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PRESENTATIONS TO MR. J. W. JOHN, YNYSHIR.

Interesting remininscences regarding the educational development of the Rhondda during the last forty years could be recorded by Mr. J. W. John, schoolmaster at Ynyshir from 1881 to 1921, and who relinquished his appointmetn last February.

In appreciation of his valued public service a crowded presentation meeting was held at Saron Chapel, Ynyshir, on Tuesday, under the chairmanship of Mr. W. J. Parry, when Mr. John was made the recipient of several handsome gifts, including an illuminated address (designed and executed by the Western Mail Limited), a magnificent portrait study, and a wallet of notes. The recipient was felicitated upon his unique and distinctive record both as a schoolmaster and devoted citizen. The presentation of the several gifts was entrusted to Nurse Smith, Mr. T. Packer, and Mr. J. M. Thomas, the recipient in response expressing his deep gratitude and appreciation of the honour conferred upon him by the public of Ynyshir.

Over £150 was subscribed by the local townspeople for the presentation.