ST. ALBANS SCHOOLS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9670, 8 March 1897, Page 2

ST. ALBANS SCHOOLS.

On Wednesday afternoon the children and teachers of the St. Albans School, together with parents and friends and several members of the Committee, assembled in the play ground for the purpose of bidding farewell to • the late master, Mr James Speight, who is retiring irom the teaching profession, after being in charge of the school for the pasfc tea years. Mr H. A'Court, Chairman of the Committee, occupied the chair, and after a short address to tho children in some well-chosen remarks .presented Mr Speight with a gold watch chain and two volumes of books on behalf of the children, staff and Committee. The Chairman also took the opportunity, on behalf of the teachers, to present Mrs Speight with a fruit dish in recognition of her many acts of kindness. Mr Speight, on behalf of himself and Mrs Speight, thanked all who had subscribed. Three ringing cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Speight, aW three cheera for the newly-appointed master, Mr Mayne, after which the party dispersed. The usual monthly meeting of the St. Albans School Committee was held on Wednesday evening, when all the members were present except Mr Hindle, who was absent ou account of illness. Messrs Glass, Palmer and Tregear were appointed a Works Committee for the month. Mr Mayne commenced, duties as headmaster on Monday last, and the Committee were pleased to report that all written home work had been dispensed with, as Mr Mayne's experience tended to prove that such a step would be beneficial to the good working of the school and the education of the children. The swimming races for the school children were fixed for Saturday afternoon, March 13th, at 2 p.m. After passing several accounts the Committee adjourned.