The Cambrian

Y GONGL GYMREIG. LLYTHYR AT GYMRY'R CAMBRIAN. ADEG a thywydd i ddefnyddio rhaca a ffon ddwybig yn y cae gwair a'r ydlan yw hi yn bresennol, ac nid i ddefnyddio yr ysgrifbin, yn enwedig i ddyn fyddo'n byw yn nghanol gwlad, fel y mae eich gohebydd ond y mae rhai o honom yn ymwneud tipyn a phob un o'r ddau (chwedl Deio Aaron gynt, pan ofynid iddo pa un ai caws ynte ymenyn a gymmerai fara), sef a'r rhaca ac a'r ysgrifbin. GAIR ETO AM YR EISTEDDFOD. Tra yr wyf yn ysgrifennu hyn o linellau ar lan y Teifi lwys, eef yn hwyrddydd dydd Gwener mae eisteddfod fawr Caerdydd yn prysur dynu at ei therfyn. Nid wyf hyd yn hyn, wedi cael arfod i ddarllen banes ei gweithrediadau amryfal & rhyfe.ld gyda dim manylrwydd. Ond yr wyf wedi cael yr hyn a eilw'r Sais yn birds' eye view ar rai o'r prif bethau a gymmerasant le yn Nghaerdydd yn ystod yr wythnos sydd bron terfynu. SABEL 0 OTMMTSGFA CENHKDLOEDD. Difyr ydoedd darllen am gydgyfarfyddi&d cynnrychiolwyr cynnifer o barthau a chenhedloedd, o Ffrainc, yr Y nys Werdd, Ynys Manaw, &c. Hyderaf fed eu calonau yn agosach perthynaaau na'n tafodau. Fel arall, yaywaeth, y mae yn fwyaf cyffredin gyda phlant dynion. Wel, mi hyderaf y daw daioni o'r ymgyfath- rachiad hwn a fu rhwng y tylvrythau Celtaidd yn Nghaerdydd ddyddiau yr eisteddfod. YR ORACL YN SIARAD UNWAITH ETO. Gwelwn fod annerchiad Mr. Maelaen, A.S., wedi rhoddi boddlonrwydd dirfawr i'r Western Mail, ac i Morien hefyd. Dywedodd yr ysgotyn uchod yn ei annerchiad o'r gadair ryw eiriau i'r perwyl nad oedd efe yn credu y byddai i'r ymddeffriiad Uenyrldol presennol yn Nghymru ddwyn ei waith ymlaen trwy gyfrwng yr iaith Gymraeg. Ymddengy3 mai mt.1 ar fara" adolygydd golygyddol y Mail ydoedd syniad felly. (Gyd* llaw, gwelir fod me I y Gymraeg yn meddu yr un sain a Mail y Saesneg: mae'n debyg y cofia'r darllenydd p run yw p run, er bynv). Modd bynag, byddai'n fuddiol cofio, os bydd y Gymraeg a'i llenyddiaeth farw, ryw dro, yn y dyfodol draw, na byddant farw ddiwrnod yn gynt er mwyn boddioyr Aelod Seneddol droa Gaerdydd, a rhywrai eraill sydd yn ei wasanaeth. SEISNIGEIDDIO YR EISTEDDFOD. Hen gwyn yn Nghymru ydyw fod 11 wyf an yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yn myned yn llaweT rhy Seisnig. Ond dyweder a fyner, parhhau i fod yn rhy Seisnig y mae yr eisteddfod o hyd, ac mi goeliaf i wyr Caerdydd ar yr achlysur presennol ei gwneud yn fwy Seisnig nag erioed. LLYWYDDION SEISNIG. Paraidcyrchu arglwyddi a barwniaid Seisuig i lywyddu oynnulliadau Cymreig? Paham na buasai pwyllgor Eisteddfod Caerdydd yn pennodi Esgob Tyddewi, y Barnwr Williams o'r Miakin( Mr. Lloyd George, A.S., a Mr. S. T. Evans, A.S. i fod yn llywyddion ar rbai o brif gyfarfodydd eu heisteddfod? Ainid attebent y dyben yn llawer gwell na rhai o'r gwyr a bennodasant ? Rhaid i mi addef iddynt wneuthnr yn gall wrth bennodi Mr. O. M. Edwards, A.S., a Mr. Isambard Owen, i lywyddu yn rhai o'r cyfarfodydd. Ond dylasent roddi lie llawer mwy prominent nag a roddasant i'r ddau Gymro athrylithgar uchod. EISTEDDFOD HEB BRIF-EARDD A PHRIF DRAETHODWR. ^Eisteddfod dra rhyfedd mewn amryfal ystyriaethau a fu un Caerdydd. Er y cynnygid gwobr dda, a chadair hefyd, am Awdl ar y diweddar Mr. Gladstone, synned y byd, nid oedd un o'r chwech cystadleuwyr yn deilwng o gael ei gadeirio. Galleaid meddwl y buasai'r ffaith taw Mr. Gladstone oedd testun pennodedig yr Awdl yn ddigon i sicrhau hanner dwsin o leiaf, o gyfansoddiadau teilwng. Yr oedd yr hen wron mor dra phoblogaidd yn Nghymru yn byw yn Sir Fflint, a'i wraig yn Gymraes yr oedd yn gymmeriad mor dra rhagorol—yn wr o athrylith mor fawr ac amlochrog, ac heblaw hynny, y mae cynnifer o fyw-graffiadaa iddo wedi eu cyhoeddi, hanes mor hysbys. Ac, er hyn oil, nid oedd un yrageisydd teilwng o'r wobr ar faes y gystadleuaeth hon Digwyddodd yr uu fath yn Eisteddfod Genhedlaethol Aberystwyth tua 1865, ac yn un Dinbych flynyddoedd wedi byny, loG mae'n ymddangos i hyn ddygwydd yn flaenorol yn Nghaerdydd tuag 1883. So, history repeats- itself. Fel yr awgrymwyd eisoes, yr un modd y digwyddodd gyda'r PRIF DRAETHAWD yn Nghaerdydd. Cynnygid gwobr o £120 am draethawd yn dangos ymchwiliad i mewn i lenyddiaetb Gymreig, neu ryw eiriad cyffelyb. Ymddengys i mi fod cryn lawer o amwysedd o gwmpas testun o'r fath yma. Ymddengys y pwyllgor fel pe na buasent yn gwybod eu meddwl eu hunain yn iawn—pa beth a ddysgwyliant gael oddiwrth yr ymgeiswyr. Ac os felly y mae, pa fodd y gan yr ymgeiswyr wybod pa beth i'w barotoi ? PRYDDEST Y GORON. Os na chadeirwyd, fe goronwyd, yn Nghaerdydd. Yr oedd gan yr" Orad" erthygl go hir, y dydd o'r blaen, ar bryddestau y goron. Prin iawn oedd canmoliaeth y critic hwn i neb o'r ymgeiswyr. Math o bregethau neu draethodau duwinyddol oedd eu cyfansoddiadau, meddai ef. Beio y testun, yn awr, yr oedd y critic hwn, ac nid beio y beirdd a ganent arno. Megis y mae yn hysbys i'r cyhoedd, y testun ydoedd Y Dyddanydd Arall." Pa fai, tybed, oedd ar y testun? Mi ganiattaf na buasai sosin neu agnostic yn hoffi canu arno. Ond i unrhyw fardd sydd yn coledd yr hyn a elwir yn "athrawiaeth iachus," yr oedd y testun yn un gwir arddunol a dyrchafedig ac mi feiddiaf ddywedyd hefyd ei fod yn un tra amserol. Pa beth, gan hyny, oedd yn anfanteisiol i feirdd Caerdydd yn y testun godidog hwn ? Os dadleua beirniad y Mail mai am ei fod yn destun athrawiaethol neu Dduw- inyddol yr oedd yn anfanteisiol, dymunaf ofyn iddo beth a feddylia efe am destyn arwrgerdd fawr John Milton? Y gwirionedd ydyw, mae y Mail yn honi gormod o awdurdod i benderfynu gwahanol faterion. Megis y dywedid am John Elias, pan gyfodai ei law ac y gosodai hi i lawr, byddai hyny yn derfyn ar bob dadl bellach o barthed i'r cwestiwn fyddai ganddo mewn llaw. Modd bynag, mae'r Mail ym mhell o fod yn gymmaint o awdurdod ar farddoniaeth Gymreig ag oedd John Elias ar bynciau mawr a neillduoi y pwlpud yn Nghymru. MISS AMY EVANS, TONYPANDY. Dau wasanaeth mawr, o safbwynt ymarferol, a wna yr eisteddfod i'n cenedl. Y naill ydyw cynnyrchu chwaeth a theimlad llenyddol a cherddorol yn ieuenctyd Cymru. Credaf, yn ddi-sigl ei bod wedi gwneud llawer yn y ffordd o roddi gogwydd a thon ddyrchafedig a hapus i feddyliau y Cymry ieuainc. Cofns genyf glywed y Principal Rhys o Rydychen, yn gwneud y sylw mewn darlith a draddodaa yn hen y?goldy enwog Ystrad Menrig yn Ngheredigion flynyddau yn 01 fod dosbarth o ddynion i'w cael yn Nghymru a ymyrent gryn lawer mewn materion dealla.wl a llenyddol, y rhai nad oedd eu cydradd yn Lloegrr yn cymmeryd unrhyw ddyddordeb o gwbl ynddynt. Hawdd gweled, ar unwaith, mai gwirionedd hollol yw y sylw uchod o eiddo ein cyd-wladwr dysgedig, a llawn mor hawdded a hyny ydyw gweled fod gan yr eisteddfod a'r cyfarfodydd llenyddol Cymreig lawer iawn i'w wneud yn nglyn a rhoddi bod i'r gwahaniaeth uchod a fodola rhwng y gwerinwr Cymreig a'r gwerinwr Seisnig. Ond yr ydym i ddiolch i'r eisteddfod am wasanaeth pwysig arall a wna o bryd i bryd i'n cenedl hoff. Dywed y ddiareb Gymreig mai YM MHOB GWLAD Y MEGIR GLXW." Ond gwaith tra anhawdd, yn fynych, yw cael gafael yn y glewion hyn. Mae rhai o honynt yn byw mewn tlodi a dinodedd heb neb i'w hanwesu, i ddyweyd gair caredig wrthynt, ac i'w tywys yn y blaen. Sut y canodd Dafis, Castell Hywel, yn ei gyfieithiad o Gray's Elegy ? Rywsut fel hyn, onide Y mae rhai o'r perlau pura', Glana'u lluwiau is y llo'r, Dan y tonau'n nghudd rhwne creigiau, Yn ngwaelodion dwfu y mor." Yr anhawsder ydyw cael gafael yn y perlau hyn, a'n codi i'r wyneb. Wel, dyna un o negesau mawr yr eisteddfod- CAEL GAFAEL YN Y PERLAU. 'Does wahaniaeth yn y byd pwy fyddant- beth fydd eu hacbau na'n gradd. Yr unig sine qua non o bertbyuas iddynt yw eu bod yn meddu ar dalent ddysglaer. Mae'r eisteddfod wedi bod o wasanaeth rhagorol yn y wedd hon. Ei phlant hi ydoedd Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Watts, Mrs. Gwynfil Davies, a llÜaw8 eraill. Wel, fe ymddengys fod eisteddfod Caerdydd wedi gwneud un darganfyddiad pwysig, sef dyfod a'r eneth ieuanc Amy Evans, o Donypandy, Cwm Rhondda, i sylw. Fe allai, wedi yr holl dwrw a'r funs yn nghylch y Pan-Celtic Conference, y cystadleuaethau barddonol, rhyddiaethol, celfyddydol, &c.-fe allai, meddaf, mai gwaith mawr a phenaf yr eisteddfod hon ydoedd .bod yn achlysur i'r eneth ieuanc uchod ddyfod i sylw y cyhoedd am y tro cyntaf oil, ar raddfa eansr a phwysig. Rhwydd hynt, ynte, i'r llances ieuanc hon, o Gwm Rhondda, fyned yn ei blaen- Yn uwch, uwch, uwchach yr el, Dringed i gadair angel," meddaf fi, ond caffed aros tymmor go lew ar y ddaiar i ddyddanu ac adeiladu ei chydfeidrolion cyn y cyrhaeddo i'r gadair ucbel bono. FFURFIAU A SEREMONIAU YR ORSEDD. Creadur rhyfedd yw dyn, wedi'r cyfan. Mae gwendidau lawer yn y dynion goraf, ond, bid sicr, mae llawer ychwaneg mewn rhai na'u gilydd. Myn'd i ddyweyd gair yr wyf yn awr o barthed i wisgoedd a defodau yr Orsedd. Mor hoff o wisgoedd ac o deganau o bethau ydyw dynion- dynion yn eu llawn faintioli-dynion ag ydynt nid yn unig yn meddu ar common sense da, ond hefyd ar dalent, a rhai o honynt ar athrylith. Pa fodd y mae cyfrif am y ffaith fod dynion ag ydynt yn Brotestaniaid selog yn y pwlpud ac ar y llwyfan ar Sul, gwyl, a gwaith—dynion ag ydynt ar dan, f eddy lid, yn erbyn Pabyddiaeth, ar bob adeg arall-eto, pan gant eu hunain o fewn i sawyr eisteddfod ac o fewn ychydig bellder i'r maen 11 og a'r cylch cyfrin yn troi yn ddefodioyr mor gryf a rhonc ag un Pabydd o'rWerddon, neu rywle arall. 'Dyw Uinyn fy rheswm i ddim lyn ddigon hir i blymio i ddyfnder miir yr anghyssondeb hwn. A rhag iddo dori, mewn ymdrech mor galed, ni ollyngaf ef i lawr o gwbl. Tybiaf fy mod wedi dyweyd digon, am yr wytbnos hon beth bynag, ar bwnc Eisteddfod Caerdydd. Hyderaf y daw daioni o honi gan nad faint ei hammherff eithderau. J. MYFENYDD MORGAN. St. Dogmaels.

EISTEDDFOD ABERTAWE, AWST 1 A 2, 1898. BEIRNIADAETH WATCYN WYN AR BRYDDEST GOFFADWRIAETHOL ARGLWYDD ABERTAWE." Y mae tair ar ddeg wedi dod i law ar y testyn. Y mae gweithwyr yr ymadawedigyn cynyg gwobr anrhydeddus am bryddest goffa iddo, ac nid rhyfedd fod cymaint wedi dod allan. Gwaith pur anhawdd yw canu can deilwng ar destyn fel hyn, cadw yr awen o fewn terfynau lledneisrwydd. a chadw y gwrthrych yn y golwg, a chadw y gan yn urddasol-gwaith anhawdd iawn yw canu can deilwng—a gwaith anhawdd iawn yw barnu y caneuon ar ol eu gwneyd. Cofied y cystadleuwyr nad ydym yn ceisio eu rhestru yn ol teilyngdod, ond yn unig gwneyd sylwadau wrth eu darllen, fel y digwyddont ddod o dan ein llygad. Felly heb ragor o ragymadrodd awn at y gwaith o flylwi arnynt felly1 1.—ADSAIN Y Frto.-Pryddiogt lied gyffredin ei thon yw hon. Yr hyn sydd yn ei hanurddo yw llinellau a tbarawiadau rhyddiaetbol a chyffredin —pethau heb fod ar ymyl y ffordd lie mae barddoniaeth yn myned heibio. Nid gwiw cynyg llinellau fel hyn ar lun cerdd:- Ac wrth fod an gan'n claddu y mwyafrif, Mae'n eglur nad yw dagrau neb mewn difrif, Tu allan i derfynau cylch perthynas." Mae'n eglur nad barddoni yw dweyd fel yna Eto CI Fe elwir Abertawe'n dref y mwg Gan rai." Pwy yw y rhai hyny ? Deued un yma os meiddia! Nid rhyfedd ynte fod y lie mor 11 wm." Dyna rai llinellau i ddangos yr hyn sydd yn ddinystr y gan hon. Y cynyg agosaf at farddoni sydd yn y llinell hono sydd yn dweyd fod enw Arglwydd Abertawe "Mewn llythyrenau copr, aur neu arian," yn rhwym o gael ei weled yn y lie. Pryddest gyffredin o ran ei chelfyddyd yw hon. 2.-DAGRAU HAF.—Y maejhonfel cyfansoddiad o farddoniaeth yn rhestru dipyn yn uwch nag eiddo Adsain y Fro." Ceir yma. linellau wedi eu hysgrifenu yn ofalus, a darnau digon di-fai. Yr hyn sydd yn tynu yn ol yn hon fel pryddest goffa yw diffyg swyn yn y darlunian, ac arbenig- rwydd yn y gwaith. Yr ydym yn teimlo heb ein cyffroi, ac yn darllen heb weled y dyn- "Arglwydd Abertawy yn ddigon eglur ac yn ddigon anwyl. Y mae yma a dweyd y Ueiaf lawer darn digon amhertlynafiol-yn wir feallai mai dyna wendid y gerdd. Y mae yn amlwg fod y bardd yn ddigon cyfarwydd ag ysgrifenu llinellau yn corfanu yn dda, ac yn odli yn gywir, ond nid oes yma wres calon, na lleferydd tafod yn teimlo. 3.—MURMUR Y Mou.-Dyma gerdd dra gwahanol i'r un o'r ddwy ydym wedi ddarllen- cerdd a mwy o dan a goleu a bywyd ynddi. Y mae hwn yn cadw o hyd gydag Arglwydd Abertawe, ac y mae yn cadw yr ymadawedig gyda ninau. Gallwn feddwl wrth ddarllen y gan ei foi wedi byw yn nes ato, ac wedi teimlo nerth ei fywyd, a'r golled gafodd y dref a'r wlad ar ei ol, yn enwedig y dref. Y mae yma ddarnau hynod o fyw a chywir, yn rhoi i ni wahanol agweddau yr ymadawedig. Dyma y goreu eto o ddigon. Yr hyn sydd yn anafu ac yn annrddo tipyn ar hon wrth ei hail ddarllen yn fanol yw tarawiadau, neu ddywediadau rhyddiaethol fel hyn "Dyn mawr oedd Abertawe, mawr i gyd." Ond Arglwydd Abertawe oedd yn fawr." Dyn mawr oedd Abertawe, mawr yn mysg Y mawrion oeddynt fawrion oran dysg." Dyn mawr oedd Abertawe gweithiwr mawr." Cristion mawr oedd Abertawe." Paham y rhaid i fardd mor dda, ddweyd pethau mor ilawn o elfenau rhyddiaeth ? 4.-A WEN Y DON.—Can fywiog fanol felus yw hon. Yn wir y mac "Awen y don" yn bur gartrefol yn y gwaith. Y mae yn hon fwy o gyfeiriadau at holl hanes a holl symudiadau ei fywyd nag sydd gan Murmur y mor," ond nid mor gartiefol ac agos feallai. Y mae ei hwyl ai egni yn ei gario yn ei flaen ar gefn llif o awen- nes agos iddo anghofio bod ynffyddlon i'w ffigyrau bob amser. Sonia am gwympo i'r-adwy," ac am wisg o anifeiliaid i'r maes. Can nwyfus a chyflawn a phur gywir ac awenyddol yw hon er hyny. Y mae cryn debygrwydd rhwng Murmur y mor," ao "Awen y don," fel yr awgryma yr enwau. Os dim, can wodi ei gorlenwi yw hi, nes yw yn gadael gormod o argraff y byw-graffydd arnom, er ei fod yn jlwyddo i wneyd hyny yn lIed farddonol hefyd. 5.—ER COY ANWYL.—Can bur gwahanol i'r ddwy olaf a nodwyd. Nid ydym yn teimlo ei bod yn oodi i dir agos mor uchel. Y mae yma gryn dipyn o ol llafur a gofal a manylder, ond nid yw yr awenyddiaeth yr hyn ddylai fod, y mae ton y gan yn gyffredin a; undonog rywfodd. Nid yr un type o gyfansoddiad sydd yma ag eiddo L urmur y mor ac A weD. y d6a," y ma9 yn cerdded tir mwy cyffredin, neu yn hytraoh yn cerdded yr un tir ond gydag osgo llai urddaaol. Dylai y bardd hwn ddysgu barddoni, nes methu dweyd pethau fel dynion cyffredin. Y mae y defnyddiau ganddo, ond yr addurn ar ol. 6.—SWN Y Mop.Cerdd lawn o alar a theimlad yw hon. Y mae y bardd wedi dwyn llafur, a dyngarwch a gwleidyddiaeth a gwyddoniaeth, au cymdeithion cwynfanua i wylo eu colled ar ol yr ymadawedig. Y mae cyfeiriadau y gan yn lluosog, eu defnyddiau yn gyflawn, a'u hawenyddiaeth yn dyner iawn. Y mae hon yn rhe3tru yn uchel yn y gystadleuaetb galed sydd yn cymmeryd lie yma. Perthyna i'r un dosbarth ag eiddo Murmur y mor," ac "Awen y don," y mae y tri fel yn cerdded llawer or un ffordd, ac yn anadlu yr un awyr, ac yn wir yr ydym yn teimlo ei fod yn eu euro, mewn rhai pethau-molis ton Gymreig ei awenyddiaeth ac agosrwydd tyner ei linellau a'r ffordd o drin y testyn, a rhyw deimlad cartrefol hiraethus. Can odidog ragorol yw hon mewn llawer ystyr. 7.—HIRAETH DWYS WRTH Y DO-i.-Can a llawer o ol ymdrech arni-yn wir gormod o ol ymdrech. Y mae yn dod i'r golwg yn ei ymadroddion, yn ei linellau, yn ei eiriau, ac hyd yn oed yn ei fesurau-y mae yn dinystrio rhai o'i benillion yn ein golwg ni, wrth geisio creu effaith gallwn feddwl—dyma sydd yn lladd ei nerth, ac yn lleihau gwerth ei gan. Rhaid i ni gyfaddef yn y fan hon nad yw i fyny a thair o'r caneuon ydym wedi ddarllen, er fod yma lawer penill da, ac ol ymdrech deg. 8.—ERASMUS.—Y mae hwn wedi dilyn gwrthrych y gan yn fanol o fan i fan ac o gylch i gylch drwy ei fywyd, yn wir, y mae wedi gwneyd hyny yn rhy fanol yn fwy tebyg i fywgraffydd nag i fardd yn cofio am dano. Yr ydym yn teimlo y gan yn hynod undonog, Nid oes un darn yn codi un mymryn yn uwch na'r Ilall drwyddi o'r dechreu i'r diwedd. Y mae Erasmus yn gallu ysgrifenu yn lan ac yn gywir, ond nid yw yn gallu barddoni-nid yw ei galon yn gallu myned ar dan, a'i ysbryd yn mam. Can gyffredin yw yr oil allwn ddweyd am hon eto. Nis gallwn ei chanmol, ac nid oes genym amser i'w thrim-yn wir ran hyny, nid oes ynddi ddim yn haeddu ei thrin-pwy a bechodd ? Ai hwn ai ei rieni fel nas genid ef yn fardd ? Ac eto, y mae Erasmus cystal bardd a llawer un aydd yma 9.—FFARWEL 0 DDUWIOL DAD !—Can ryfedd yw hon! Y mae gormod o bobpeth ynddi. Rhaidcaelcan uwch ei safon na hon cyn sefyll cysgod cystadleuaeth y dyddiau hyn. Y mae y bardd yn syrthio i rigymu yn ami, yn lie cadw ar acheldir cerdd. Er engraifft:— Ffrainc a Germany ddysgedig, Gaweant gwmni'r gwr parchedig, Mynai loewi mewn dysgeidiaeth, Mynai ddeall gwir fferylliaeth." Eto Twr gwleidyddiaeth fynai wylio, Mawr oedd cynrychiolydd Truro, Daeth ei sel yn twy i'r amlwg, Pan yn aelod dros Morganwg." Gwasanaethed hyn yna i ddangos ansawdd rhanau o'r gwaith. Y mae a dweyd y lleiaf yn disgyn yn rhy isel. Dysged y oystadleuydd hwn farddoni ffeithiau, ac nid eu rhigymu. 10.—YSBRYD MORGANWG.—Rhaid i ni ddweyd eto mae can hollol gyffredin o ran syniad a chelfyddyd yw hon. Gallwn ddyfynu ei llinellau agoriadol yn engraifft deg o natur y gerdd:— Arglwydd Abertawy fu farw yn sydyn- Yn Singleton Abbey lie ganwyd e'n blentyn, Ei oes ar y ddaear fu saith deg a phedair, Mae'n byw mewn byd heddyw nad oes cyfrif amser." Buasai hynyna yn ddigon i ambell un, ond aethom ni yn ein blaen drwy lawer o linellau nea eu cael o byd yn ddigon tebyg o ran ansawdd, ac yn ddigon i ddangos safle y gan. Gwrandawer arno yn son am ei godiad i'r Dy'r Arglwyddi:— Fe gafodd ei godi i'r cylch pendefigol, Nis cawaid gwell Arglwydd yn mysg yr hil ddynol, Fe lanwodd ei safle mewn mawredd ac urddas, 'Roedd yn y rhea flaenaf yngbyfrif cymdeithas." Eithaf gwir, ond gwir wedi ei ddweyd yn hynod fldi urddas, ac heb ddim yn bendifigaidd o'i gylch. 1 11.—BLODAU'R PALJIWYDD.—Can weddol 0 ran teilyngdod yw hon. Y mae hi yn cymmeryd ei lie rhwng y ddau ddosbatth sydd wedi eu hanfon i'r gystadleuaeth hon. Y mae yr awdwr yn dangos digon o gyfarwydddeb a'i destyn, ac wedi cerdded digon o dir a chrynhoi digon o fater, ond rywfodd nid yw wedi ei yabrydoli i'r graddau y mae rhai wedi eu gwneyd yn yr ymdrech hon. Y mae yn tueddu i fanylu dipyn yn ddiafael ambell benill, ac nid oes digon o urddas ac arucheledd arddull a chelfyddyd yn y gan i sefyll yn uchel yn mysg ei gydy mgeiawyr. 12.-MuRMU R TAWE.—Canfachgyson undonog a lied egwan yw hon. Y mae ei holl benillion braidd yn debyg o ran gwerth, ao yn gydwastad o ran mater a chelfyddyd ac egni. Rhaid i ni ddweyd wrtho nad yw yn codi yn agos at rai yn y gyatadleuaeth hon. Nid yw yn hapus yn ei ddewisiad o fesurau, nac yn newid ei fesur bob amser. Pan yw bardd yn newid mesur mewn can, dylai wneyd hyny a'i lygad yn agored, a'i wneyd i'r amcan goreu, ac i gyraedd yr effaith oreu, yr hyn nis gellir dweyd am "Murmur Tawe." 13.-AWDWR WYF FI O'R DREF HON.—Dyma gan yn pertbyn i'r dosbarth blaenaf yn y gystadleuaeth. Y mae hi yn llawn o ryw swyn, ac y mae egni yr awenydd i'w deimlo yn ei darawiadau cryfion. Nid yw wedi manylu ar holl hanes bywyd yr ymadawedig, ond y mae wedi dangos i ni Arglwydd Abertawe mewn agweddion cartrefol a gwerthfawr iawn. Can dda dros ben ydyw o ran defnyddiau ac ysbryd ac amcan. Gallasai, a dylasai yr awdwr fod yn fwy gofalua gyda'i gelfyddyd a'i weithiad allan, yr ydym yn teimlo rhai o'r llinellau dipyn yn afrosgo, ac ambell ddarn ag ol brys neu argraff difaterwch arno. Rhaid i ni ddweyd er hyny ein bod yn hoffi y gan, a'i bod yn hawlio lie uchel yn mysg y goreuon yn y gystadleuaeth. Ar ol darllen yr oil fel yna, y mae yn amlwg fod yma bedair yn rhagori, sef eiddo :—" Awdwr wyf fi or dref hon," Murmur y Mor," "Awen y Don," ac eiddo Swn y Mor." Yn wir gorfu i ni ail a thrydydd ddarllen y rhai hyn, a tbeg yw dweyd i ni ofyn help un o feirniaid mwyaf cyfarwydd Cymru i ddal y fantol. Ar ol pwyso a mesur, ac ail bwyso ac ail fesur, yr ydym yn cael yr un yn troi i fyny o hyd fel can dyner agos a hollol Gymreig ei thon a'i chelfyddyd. A rhaid i ni heb Oil na pbryder gyhoeddi hono yn oreu ac yn deilwng, sef eiddo "Swn y Mor." WATCYN WYN. Gwynfryn, Ammanford, Gorph. 22iin, 1898.

WESLEYANS AND THE DRINK TRAFFIC. The representative session of the Wesleyan Conference was resumed in Wesley's Chapel on Wednesday, the Rev. F. W. Macdonald, president, in the chair. The Rev. G. A. Bennetts, Temperance Secretary, submitted the report of the Temperance Committee. There was an increase of ninety-six in number of Bands of Hope, with an increase of 655 in the membership. Adults' temperance societies showed an increase of 3,287. A special resolution was passed rejoicing that the London County Council had determined not to renew licences upon property acquired by the Council. Rev. Thomas Champness moved that, in view of the evils of the drink traffic in the Church and home, it was the opinion of the conference that no Christian man should be a manufacturer or seller of intoxicating liquor. He believed that the vast majority of them felt as he felt, but he wanted the conference to say so. Mr. William Smith, Nottingham, seconded the resolution. He had been told that this simple resolution would split Methodism. But he had too keen a memory of the Reform agitation to do anything that he thought would split their Church. Dr. Stephenson moved as an amendment that, while they all deplored the evils of the drink traffic, and rejoiced in the spread of temperance opinion and work, they declined to pronounce an abstract and indiscriminate opinion on action of individual Christians. He could not be accused of holding a brief for the brewers. The Rev. Charles Garrett, Liverpool, in seoonding, said he was opposed to coercion. Let them rather work the harder to raise the tone of opinion on the temperance question. The amendment was carried by an overwhelm- ing majority.

NEXT WEEK'S GRAND CONCERT. IN AID OF LOCAL CHARITIES. There should be a crowded and fashionable audience at the Albert Hall on Thursday afternoon next, when the Baroness Patti- Cederstrom will give a grand concert in aid of the Swansea Hospital and other local eharities. The incomparable cantatrice will be assisted by snch accqfcipliahed artistes as Madame Clara Eiasler, Madame Marianne Eiasler, Mr. Hirwen Jones, Mr. Bichard Green and Mr. W. Ganz. The tickets are being well disposed of, and they may be obtained, and the plan of hall may be seen, at Mr. John Braders', Wind-street. The programme contains many choice morecaux, and an intellectual and artistic treat may confidently be looked forward to. The Baroness Patti will sing Ganz's Nightingale's Trill," the Jewel Song from Faust (Gounod) and Gounod's Serenade Quand tu Chantes," with violin obligato. tThis is not the first time that the Baroness Patti-Cederstrom has come to the help of Swansea charities. Indeed she has been the means of assisting them to the extent of many thousands of pounds and it will certainly not be her fault if, next week, the concert falls behind any of its predecessors in the financial result. The chatelaine of Craig-y-Nos, like many others of the wealthy and leisured classes, frequently shows that she realises the responsibility of wealth and leisure, and that she is ready, not only to spend money, but to undergo a considerable amount of hard work in the fulfil- ment of her duties. Nor can it be reasonably doubted that a consciousness of the kindly consideration which the upper classes have for the lower has gradually spread itself of late years among the community with most salutary effects upon our national life. If the inequalities of fortunes are less bitterly and enviously felt in this country than in some others if the division of classes is less sharp, and the barriers between them more easily penetrated here than elsewhere, it is largely due to the causes which are ever closely associating birth and wealth and position and distinction with activity in good works. The ¡ Baroness Patti-Cederatrom deserves well of the people of this district, and we have no doubt that I they will show their appreciation of her charitable aid, and their recognition of the need and usefulness of the Hospital and the other I charities, by crowding to the Albert Hall on Thursday afternoon. The Baroness will be received and welcomed by the Mayor and Corporation, and those on the line of route—from the Midland Station through Wind-street, Temple-street, Oxford-street, Union-street and De-la-BechC3-street-are invited to decorate their premises. The Concert Committee, with the valuable assistance of the ex-Mayor, Aid. J. Aeron Thomas, have spared no effort to make the arrangements complete, and to ensure the financial success of the concert.

RE-VALUATION OF SWANSEA. At a meeting of the Swansea Assessment Committee on Thursday morning, at the Workhouse, to consider applications from valuers for information regarding the districts and the properties proposed to be re-valued. Mr. Llewelyn Davies suggested that the col- lieries should be exempted from re-valuation, stating that the present system of assessment at 6d. per ton was working satisfactorily. The Chairman (Mr. Glynn Price) remarked that, though the question of assessment of collieries involved matters more complicated even than the tin works, he thought there was much to be said in favour of re-valuation. Mr. Llew. Davies moved that the collieries be taken out of the list of properties to be re-valued. » This was seconded and carried. The Committee then discussed the question of re-valuing properties below £ 20. Mr. Johnson stated that there was a strong feeling in the town that all properties should be re.valued without any distinction what- II ever. Mr. W. H. Mill said Newport had recently been re-valued, the docks, the railways, and the large public buildings by a special valuer, and the others satisfactorily by the vestry clerk. In Newport 20 per cent. on properties under £18 was allowed for repairs as against 15 per cent. in Swansea. In his opinion this meant that in Newport property was more fairly valued than in Swansea. The Chairman remarked that there was much to be said on both sides. After further discussion it was decided to call a special meeting to consider the matter.

SWANSEA EVENING CONTINU- ATION CLASSES. The Schools Management Committee of the Swansea School Board met on Wednesday even- ing for the purpose of selecting teachers for the evening continuation classes for the ensuing session. It was decided to close the Brynmill centre, Tirdeunaw School, Cwmbwrla, Plasmarl (boys), and St. Helen's (girls). The following are the appointments made St. Helen's (boys): Mr. Schleswick, headmaster; Brynmill (girls): Miss Thomas, headmistress Aberdyberthi: Mr. James Ferguson; Brynhyfryd: Mr. W. Griffiths; Cwm (boys): Mr. T. Walters, (girls) Miss S. Rees; Danygraig (boys): Mr. Way (girls) Mrs. Morgan; Central Higher Grade boys): Messrs. Harris and Colmore, (girls) Miss Phipps; Dyfatty (boys): Messrs. Lewis and Isaac, (girls) Miss M. J. Harris; Morriston (boys) Mr. Walter Albot, (girls) Miss Hughes; Plasmarl (girls): Mrs. Jones; Pentrepoth (boys): Mr. T. Madge, (girls) Miss Evans; St. Thomas (boys): Mr. T. Morgan, (girls) Miss Williams Waunwen (girls): Mrs. Williams; Ynistawe (boys) Mr. John Thomas, (girls) Miss E. Rowlands.

THE TRADE OF THE PORT AND DISTRICT. SPECIAL REPORT BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. SWANSEA, THURSDAY. Trade at the docks during the week shows a large decrease compared with the previous week, and is also far less than the corresponding pe- riod of last year. The coal trade is at the moment in a quiet condition, which, however, may be only of a temporary nature. The fuel trade has been brisk, and the general trade satis- factory on the other hand imports are below last year, although up to the average. Entries of shipping in ballast 28,914 tons, as against 37,295 tons the previous week, and 29,253 tons last year. Imports comprise from France onions and pit- wood, Spain iron ore, Holland general, Norway copper ore. Belgium general, Hamburg general, Italy calamine, Port Nolloth, copper ore. Shipments of coal include—France 9,769 tons, Italy 6,550 tons, Germany 3,000 tons, Holland 2,650 tons, Russia 2,590 tons, and United States 2;884 tons. Imports—14,061 tons, and exports foreign 47,037 tOftS, compared with 18,493 tons, and 57,115 tons respectively last year. The tinplate trade is increasingly active, and the demand is now larger than works in opera- tion can deal with. Prices are firm. The clearances of tinplate and general goods amount to 4,223 tons, including—France 373 tons, Italy 600 tons, Portugal 120 tons, Germany 400 tons, St.Petersburg 2,000 tons, Holland 630 tons, and New York 100 tons. IMPORTS COASTWISE.—Pig iron 1,513 tons, scrap steel 876 tons, copper ore 263 tons, blende 189 tons, flue dust 330 tons, pitch 717 tons, building material 845 tons, grain 335 tons, sun- dries 1,475 tons. IMPORTS FOREIGN.—France, onions, 82 tons; I pitwood, 597 tons Bilbao, iron ore, 1,500 tons Antwerp, general, 15 tons Norway, copper ore, 400 tons Amsterdam, general, 300 tons Ham- burg, general, 150 tons; Italy, calamine, 1,513 tons. blende, 57 tons Port Nolloth, copper ore, 2,904 tons. EXPORTS FOREIGN.-Coal30,314 tons, patent fuel 12,5CO tons, and tinplates and general goods, 4,223 tons.

SWANSEA HILL TRAMWAY.—It is the inten- tion of the Constitutional-hill Railway Co. to place a shelter at the foot of the cliff railway for the convenience of passengers. The deputy town- clerk questions whether the Corporation have any more power than any other person to block a thoroughfare. The Swansea Works Committee, in discussing the matter on Tuesday, thought the shelter would be a public convenience, and as the hill was too steep for ordinary vehicular traffic, they thought the shelter could be placed there, especially as the company are prepared to remove tit if required. The matter was referred to the surveyor.

THE CAMBRIAN" f £ i0t of Visitors. As in former seasons, we are publishing a weekly list of visitors to Mumbles, Gower, Llandilo, Llandrindod, Llanwrtyd, Llangam- march, &c. Will hotel proprietors, lodging-house keepers, and others kindly assist by sending in lists regularly ?

MUMBLES. The air of Mumbles is absolutely pure and full of ozone and other health-giving properties. The scenery is remarkably picturesque and varied. The accommodation for health and pleasure- seekers is of the best. The health record will compare favourably with that of any watering resort in the kingdom—indeed, the latest medical returns are the best for years. A regular train service runs to Mumbles from Swansea during the summer—as follows from twelve o'clock:— FROM SWANSEA.-12.10 p.m.. 1.5, 2.15, 3.10, 4.10, 5.10, 6.0, 6.55, 7.45, 8.45, 10.50. FROM MUMBLES.—12.10 p.m., 1.5, 2.15, 3.10, 4.10, 5.10, 6.0, 6.55, 7.45, 8.45, 10.0, 11.30. Pleasure boats run to, and from, the Mumbles Pier. Boating, fishing and cycling may be indulged in. THE LANGrLAND BAY HOTEL, LANGLAND. ARRIVALS.-Mr A. P. Steeds, resident Mr Birchal), resident; Mr Pontifex, resident; Mr. Mr8 and Miss f uddicombe. Londou Mr W. L. Griffiths, Newport, Mon. Mr Davies, Manchester Mr Robertson, Man- chester. Mr J. C. Richardson, Glanbryqan Paik, Carmarthenshire; Ir, Mrs and Miss Campbell, London; Miss Battye, London Mr and Misses (2)Dodd, Bum- bam; Miss Kinp;, 80uthampton; Mr Baker, Newport, Mon.; Messrs More, Abercarn Mr and Mrs Jesseman, Newport, Mon.; Mr and Miss Ford, Newport, Mon.; Mr MacDonatd, Harrol(ate; Mr Griffiths, Canton Miss Gray, London; Miss Dallas, London Miss Pardee, London; Mr Milton, London; Mr Power, London; Mr Leithbridge, London; Madame Cirnali, BordealJx Miss James, France; Miss Lepofski, France Mr, Mrs and Miss lirain, Penarth; Revs James and Stephens, Penarth; Rev Mr Spencer. Ilfracombe Mr and Mrs Francillion, Dursdley Mr Smith, Brighton; Mrs and Miss Fox, Falmouth. UPPER VILLA, LANGLAND. MRS. C. JONES. ARRIVALS.—Miss Marjorie Gibson Craig and maid, Lady Mede, Bucks Vr and Mrs Cowley, maid and two sons", Upton-ou-Severn, Worcestershire; Mr and Mrs Ernest Margrave, three children and nurse, Swansea; Mrs Isaac and family, and Miss Bees, Maesteg. TEMPERANCE HOTEL, SOUTHEND. W. J. JONES. ARRIVALS.—Rev C. and Mrs Thomas, Neath; Rev — and Mrs Thomas, Merthyr. PARK VILLA, CASWELL-ROAD. MRS. TUCKER. ARRIVALS.—Mrs Smith and family, Clevedon. LANGLAND HILL HOUSE. MRS. STOCKWOOD. ARRIVALS.—Mr, Mrs and Miss Hilda Willard. Bir- miugham; Mrs Atkins, Birmingham Mr, Mrs and the Misses xerrill, Swansea Mrs Kingsland, Swansea. I No. 3, SOUTHEND VILLAS, MUMBLES. MRS. J. LANFEAR. ABBIVALS.—Mr and Mrs Jacobs, family, and nurse, Swansea Mr and Mrs Lyons, family, and nurse, Swansea. CROMER, LANGLAND-ROAD. MRS. HORACE JARVIS. ARBIVALS.-Mr«, Miss and Miss Marjorie McCallum, Cardiff; Mrs Crad Daniel, Newport, Mon. HARBORNE HOUSE, MUMBLES. ARRIVALS.—Mr and Mrs Churles, Haudsworth, near Birmingham; Miss Cooper, Birmingham. WESTBOURNE VILLA, CASWELL. ARRIVALS.—Mr and Mrs Daniel and family, Ponty- pridd; Mr and Mrs Gardner and family, Cardiff. ITHON HOUSE, MUMBLES. ARRIVALS.—Mr and Mrs W. H. 8. Rees, Neath; Mr and Mrs Hawkins, Neath Miss Drinkwater, Worcest er. LLANOVER DAIRY, PARADE, MUMBLES. ARRIVALS. -Mr, Mrs and Miss Sheaoyn, Desborough Miss Mills, Brecon Mias Taylor, Brecon. LABURNUM HOUSE, MUMBLES. Miss FRANCIS. ARRIVALS.—The Rev T. and Mrs Phillips, Brecon; Miss Roberts, Ludlow Miss Higgs. 4, Mell-street, Ludlow Miss Powell, 4, Hamilton-terrace, Milford Haven; Miss Griffiths and Miss A. Griffiths, Milfurd Haven; Mr and Mrs Williams, Loudon; Mr and Mrs Kneath'and friends, New Cut-road, Swansea Mrs, Miss L. and Master Smytu, 1.:S, Bryn.ro id, Swansea. NOTTAGE-PLACE, CASWELL. ABBIVALS.—Mr and Mrs W. Pennant and family, Pontycymmer. DEPASTURES.—Mr R. Hampson (son of Councillor Hampson), Manchester; Mr and Mrs Stanley Johnson, Cheetham, Manchester.

LLANDRINDOD WELLS. THE ROCK HOUSE HOTEL. ARRIVALS —Mr, Mrs and Misses Russell, Sussex Mr and M« Johnston, Kent; Mr P. Johnston, Kent; Mr L. Johnston, Kent; Mr Cotton, London; Mr and Mrs Ross, Southsea Miss Mumby, Southsea; Mr 11. C. Kent. Scarborough Rev aud Mrs Gramaldi Davies, Welshpool; Mr J. 8outhall, Ross Mr Thomas Jones, Carmarthen; Mr Alfred Cunloys, Dldcot, Berks Mr Machin, London Mr, Mrs and Misses Pemberton, lSridgnorth Mr P. G. Johuston, Lee; Mr W. A. Richards, West Bromwich Mr and Mrs Manning, Ledbury Mr and Mrs Shaw, Nnneaton; Mr David Davis, Birmingham Mr A. Wavumg, DulIn; Mr George Lee, Mumblw Mr G. H. Hewitt, West Bromwich; Mr and Mrs Herbert Cain, baby and nurse, Liverpool Mr S. W. Challen. Birmingham; Mr F. Jordan, Chester; Mr Wilson. Liverpool; Mr CroMwaite. Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Davies, Cardigan Mr F. C, HaTiaon, London; Mr Flggs. Stockport; Mr and Mrs Handsworth i&issw Harris, Lee, Kent; Mr M. Hart. London Mr E. Whitelield, Cardiff; Mrs and Miss Black, uublin; Mrs Rol ason, Birmingham Mrs Bird Penarth Mr J. Daues, Liverpool Mr Edwards Liverpool; Mus E. flollius, Oldbury; Mr Forsyth, Newport; Mr Francis. Leamington Mr and Mrs Davies, Birmingham Mr I. lurner, Leamington, Mr Parry, Birmingham Mr F. Steven, Liverpool Mr J. Davis, Cardigan; Mr and Mrs Howell and Master W. Howell, Llaneliy Miss Ethel Evaas, Miss Bessie Evans, and Mr Morton Evans Evans, Llangennech Park Mr Gwilyin Evans, Llaneliy Mr Glasbrook, Swansea Mr Buckley Wilson, Swansea Dr Evans, Swansea Mr and Mrs J. White, Swansea; Mr aud Mra Davies, Swansea; Rev J. Jenkins aud family, Swansea Mr and Mrs Smyth. Southsea. YE WELLS PRIVATE HOTEL. MRS. BRTAN SMITH. ARRIVALS.—Mrs and Miss Powell, Wyley Vicarage the Misses Head, St. Leonaids-on-Sea; Colonel and Mrs Marshall, Bangor Mr and Mrs Wightman, Bourne- mouth; Mr ana Mrs MacMtllin, Cardiff; Mr Winstanley, London Mrs Maxwell, St. Clerans, Co. Galway Lady Shaw and Sir Frederick Shaw, Bart., Bushy Park, Co. Dublin; Mr Walter Walford, Edgbaston Mr Wood, Edgbaston Miss Tibbut, London Mrs Morrison, London; Miss Bulkley Johnson, Rhyl; Mr and Mrs Blackburn, Liverpool; the Rev — Lloyd. Llandovery Mrd Roper, Burton-on-Trent; Mrs Piatt, Bangor; Miss Marshall, Bangor. HAZELDENE, LLANDRINDOD.' ARRIVALS.—-Col. G. M. Payne, uäli- Lodge, Regent's Park, London, N.W. Miss Shillington, A veuue-road, Leamington Spa; Misses Wheeler (2), 27, St.James-road, Leicester; MrsHorton and maid. The Terrace, Criccieth, N.W.; Misses Bennett and maid, Haverfordwest; Mrs Harrold, Clareville, Newport Pagnall Mrs Brittin, Clareville, Newport Pagnall; Mrs Doreton, 5, Burling- ton Gardens, Cheawick. THE GWAL1A HOTEL, LLANDRINDOD. ARRIVALS.—Madame Chambers, London; Captain Davidson, Harrogate; Mr R. Mansell, resident: Rev D. Davies, Brighton Mr, Mrs and Miss Jeukins, Pen- zance Mr and Mrs Keeling, Liverpool Mr and Mrs J. Webster, the Misses Webster, Mrs W. Webster, and Mr and Mrs Stanley Webster. Liverpool; Mr and Mrs East. Lewlsllam; MrsLamplugti, Birmingham; Mr and Mrs Mackey, Handsworth Miss Jones, Newport Mr Williams, sen., and Mr Williams, jun., London Mrs and Miss Brooke, Miss Honor Brooke, and Mr Brooke, Dublin; Miss Hogg, Dublin Mrs Richards, Pautgrathraw Mrs Juiyan, Brighton Mrs Polglase, Brighton Mr, Mrs and Miss Phillips, Newport; Mrs J. Phillips, uinas Powis; Mr Charles. Pontypridd Mr Gibson, Cardiff Mr Emlyn Evans, Cemmaes Mrs Leverson and maid, London Mrs and Mies Potter, Llanstephan Mr Morgan, Newport, Isle of Wight; Mr and Mrs Davies, Swansea; Mr and Mrs Laurie, Worcester Mr Thomas, Newport Dr Gwynn, Whitchurch Mr Evans, Merthyr Mr Hockey, New- port Mr and Mrs Hawken, Swansea Mrs Martin, Swansea; Mr Stephens, London Mr and Mrs Bright, Leominster Miss Woodcock, Llandudno Mr Davies, Newport Mr and the Misses Hughes, Carnarvon Mr aud Mrs Bernardy, Worcester; Mr and Miss Franks, West Bromwich Mrs Littlefield, Ventnor Mr, Mrs and Miss Thomas, Aberdare Mrs and Miss Carr, Cardiff; Mr, Mrs and Master Lewis, Llaneliy; Mr Jones, Llaneliy Mr and Mrs Fallows, Liverpool; Mr and Miss Sloan, Liverpool Mr and Miss Bartley, Llan- dudno; Rev — Norton, London Mrs Peak, Bath; Messrs Jehu, Welshpool; Mrs Richard Morgan and the Misses Morgan, Newport; Mr Griffiths, Carnanon Messrs Childe. Merthyr; Mr Williams, Cardiff Mr Bedford, Leominster Mr Morrison Thomas, Clifton; His Honour Judge Moore, Mrs Moore and. friend. Miss Moore, Masters Moore and nnTse, Dublin Mr and l\1rs Langdon, London Miss Sblpton IInd friends (2). Mountain Ash; Mr and Mrs Wilson Jones, Newtown; Mr Ferrier and friend, Penarth; Mr and Mrs Francis, Wrexham Mr and Mra Bailey. Birmingham Miss Humphreys aud friend, Wrexham Mr and Mrs. Hughes, and the Misses Hughes and governess. Liver- pool; Mrs Badcock; Mr Jones, Hoylake; Mr Morris, Swansea lIr auvage, London. „ BAVENO, LLANDRINDOD. ARRIVALS.—The Misses Broadbents, Stalybridge Nurse Sbawcross; Mrs Leake, Great Nussinden, Bucks: Miss Miller. Eccles Mr and Mrs Horace Biythe, Loydon, Tewkesbury Mr and Miss Thornley, Ken- sington Captain and Mrs Hall Hedley, Pontardawe Mrs, Misses and Master Jooes, Llaneliy Mr and Mrs Lewis, Cardiff; Mrs Shepard, Cardiff; Miss Mansell, Birmingham Mrs Willnoot, Birmingham Mrs Armstrong, Birmingham Mr and Mrs Evaus, Ponty- pridd; Mr and Masters L'bomas. Carmarthen Mr V. Owen, Machynlleth; Mr Wooly, Church Stretton. PARK HOUSE, 3, NORTON-TERRACE, LLANDRINDOD WELLS. ABBIVALS.—Mr Lewis Phillips, Bolshawl, Carmarthen; Miss Goodar, Bolshawl, Carmarthen Rev W. H. Harrison, Laugbarne, R.S.O., South Wales; Mr S. Pearson, Dublin; Mrs Cockburn. Dublin Miss Wark, Londonderry Mr James Thom, Tamworth Mr J. Morgan, Clapham Mr J. Bowlantl. Bowden, Man- chester Mrs Conwlng. Harrogate Mrs Naylor, Hampstead Rev — Roderick, Swansea; Mr J. W. S. Cockburn, London Mrs and Master Harlev, Penarth Mrs and Miss Jebb liford, Essex; Mrs Brittain and family, Newport, Salop; the Misses Rogers, Newport, Salop; Miss Salomons. London; >Jr and Mrs Baxeses, Shortlands, Kent; Mr and Mrs Toye, Castle House, Shrewsbury; Miss Williams, Henley House, Penarth. BRYNHYFRYD, LLANDRINDOD. MRS. THOMAS. ARRIVALS.—Mrs and Miss Chambers, Brighton Mr J, W. Jones, Mr Arthur Jones, Miss Ceridwen Jones, and Miss C.inwen Jones, Liverpool Mrs and Miss Jeffreys, GreenflsJ I, Brecon; Mrs Powell." The Elms," Swansea Miss Jones, Dantwyn, Pontardulais; Mrs and Miss Prosser, "Cwrtref," Porthcawl; Mr and Mrs E. W. Panuett, Birmingham.

LLANDILO. THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, IJLANDILO. ARRIVALS.—Mr, Mrs and Miss Hardy, London; Mrs A. E. Jones, Llaneliy; Miss Clarisse Jones, Llaneliy; Misses F. and E. Dewsberry, Llaneliy; Misses Thomas (2}. Llaneliy.

LOCAL NEWS. [FOR FURTHER DISTRICT NEWS SEE PAGE 7.] PENLLERGAER. On Tuesday the choir of St. David's Church, Penllergaer, had their annual outing. About fifty were conveyed in vehicles of different kinds to Gowerton Station in time to meet the 8.55 a.m. train, attached to which was a saloon carriage into which they entered, and in which they were conveyed to Tenby, reaching there a little after 11 a.m. o'clock. The shore, the Castle Grounds, and St. Catherine's Rock were visited, and many other objects of interest, such as the church, &0. At one o'clock, the whole party sat down to a sumptuous luncheon provided by Hostess Griffiths, of the Temperance Hotel, and at 4.30 tea was provided at the same place. The Rev. T. P. and Mrs. Lewis, St. David's Parsonage, Penllergaer, accompanied the choir, and the Rev. W. Headley, M.A., of Gorseinon, was one of the party. The Rev. T. D. Lewis, in addressing a few remarks to the choir, said how glad he was to see Mr. Kirby once more able to come out, and hoped that he would continue to improve steadily in health, till restored to his pristine vigour. A cordial vote of able to come out, and hoped that he would continue to improve steadily in health, till restored to his pristine vigour. A cordial vote of thanks to Sir John and Lady Llewelyn for bearing the expenses of the annual treat, this year as usual, was unanimously given.—A vote of thanks to Mr. Kirby for the trouble he had taken to make the treat a success was also warmly accorded, and Hostess Griffiths was thanked for the efficient manner that she had done the catering. The party started from Tenby about six o'clock, reaching Gowerton a little after eight, and from' thence were conveyed to Penllergaer in various kinds of vehicles, reaching Penllergaer a little after nine, having thoroughly enjoyed the outing. Before leaving Tenby the choir sang several pieces specially prepared for the occasion, and some Welsh hymns, as they did also on their journey to and from Tenby.— Cor.

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THE MORALS OF THE STAGE. DR. EAWLING REPLIES TO HIS CRITICS. TO THE EDITOR OF "THE CAMBRIAN." SIR,—I have neither time nor inclination to discuss fully some of the criticisms upon my action in the matter of the Grand Theatre license. It seems, however, necessary that I should say something. One critic says" the proposition that the Corporation should exercise a censorship over the Swansea stage is one that can never be accepted, even if it could be legally permitted." It would be profitable if those who assume this attitude would define the function of the Corporation. I am not in any doubt about it myself. We have absolute power. The license was granted by the Corporation, and can be refused any year, and, so far as I am a vare, there is no appeal from its decision. More- over, it certainly was contemplated in the legislation which removed the licensing power from the Bench to the County Council that the opinion of the community would be reflected in the decisions of an elected body. I have no doubt that those members of the Council who silently protested against the action of the theatre managers, had at their back the very best men and women in the community. If we had gone further, and refused to vote for the license unless an under- taking was given to withdraw the particular play to which objection was made, I believe that we should have done no more than our duty. We shall continue to exercise our right of censor- ship, unless it be shown that we have no such right. The people have their remedy. If they want a Corporation quite agreeable year by year to renew a license for the performance of plays of the class of "The Gay Lord Quex," then when their opportunity arrives they must get rid of men like myself. I hold, and never hesitate to say so, that we are chosen not merely to attend to the busi- ness of the town, but to do what we can to help its moral life by "making it easy for the people to do right, and difficult for them to do wrong." If we license places of amusement it is clearly our duty to use all reasonable precautions to keep them from being agencies for the moral degradation of the pecple. Those of us who are non-playgoers have been severely criticised because we dared to give an opinion on the fitness or otherwise of the particular play under discussion, and the extraordinary statement has been made that none but those who had seen the play were competent judges. There is ample material for judgment without visiting the theatre. All the London dailies give lengthy reviews which include a descriptive account of the plot of the play. In the case of "The Gay Lord Quex I found as much as a column of description in some papers. Besides this, as you well know, the whole of the dialogue can be obtained. Moreover, I did not judge the particular play to which I objected by my own standard, but was content to accept the judgment of the dramatic critic of the news- paper. Dramatic critics, as a rule, leave the moral aspects of plays severely alone, so that when they do speak even Corporations may be forgiven for paying attention to them. If your readers are in doubt as to the possibility of a sane judgment being formed on the character of a play, without seeing it staged, let them go to the Free Library, and ask for a copy of one of the great London dailies for April 10th. But with your per- mission I will give some additional press notices, and thus save the time of your readers. In its bantering article of July 22nd, com- menting on our discussion in the Council, the Telegraph does not care to dogmatise on the question as to whether we have any justi- cation for our action other than the associa- tion of Oliver Cromwell with Swansea. The Daily Telegraph," however, of April 10th, in its own review of this play, affords some justification. The environment of the story he (Mr. Pinero) has made vulgarly modern and in some parts needlessly suggestive. The manicure shop and the libertines who haunt it are not a pleasant inspiration; the pert and cunning female operators are, to put it mildly, not nice. We have here a faint reflection— but one full of innuendo—of some phases of our later civilisation that need no further allusion. The Marquis of Quex is a notorious middle-aged roue. His chief friend is —— a profligate of the agling order. They are a most unlovable party whichever way you may take them, either singly or in bulk. Mr. Pinero has, however, contrived to make them interesting and plausible." After much more iu a similar vein, the review winds up: Mr. Pinero's precept resolves itself into this—that it is better for a young and innocent girl to marry an experienced libertine with a scandalous and notorious record than a younger man whose i evil deeds are necessarily more limited in number. While the moral lesson it teaches is deplorable, the dramatic impressiveness is undeniable." Comment is unnecessary. Somehow, Mr. Editor, I have the impression that not many of my fellow-townsmen will quarrel with me for protesting against plays of this class being introduced to our town, and for announcing to all whom it may concern that so long as I am in the Council, I shall pursue the same policy. Nevertheless, I entirely agree with you that the most effec- tive way of purifying the stage is for all decent people who frequent the theatre to let it be known by theatie managers, in the moat practical way, that they also object to plays of the class of "The Gay Lord Quex."—I am, yours very truly, JOHN ADAMS RAWLINOS. Preswylfa, July 27th, 1899.

A. W. Johnson, STOCK AND SHARE BROKER, 10394] 57, WIND STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams-ORN ATE, SwulIsea. National Telephone 21 Asrent for the Castle Line" to South Africa. DAVIES AND B ARREE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. Telegrams. "Discretion" Telephone No. 113. BUYERS.— £ 500 Ben Evans Deb.; 30 Ben Evans Pref. at 23s; O English Crown Spelters 20 Weaver and Co. (Old) Prefs.; 42 Le Roi Gold Mines; 10 Loudon and Provincial Banks nt 22;. SBLLEBS.— £ >0 Swansea Harbour Stock; £300 Barry Railway Deferred 20 Rhondda Railway Prefs 5 London and Proviucial Banks at 221: 5 Capital and Counties Banks; Port Talbot Ord. Buares.

ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—A sale of work and concert took place at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Mumbles, last (Thursday) evening. There was a fairly good attendance. The following were the stall- holders Mrs. F, J. Rayrier, Miss Rayner, Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. Thos. Simm. Messrs. Ben Evans' musical party were the chief artistes at the concert, which was held subse- quent to the business of the sale of work, songs being rendered by the following :-Messrs. Reynolds, Terrill and Harris. Mr. F. R. Rayner also gave some" Lightning sketches" on the blackboard, which were much appre- ciated. Dr. Newton made a capable chairman, and Mrs. Thos. Simm accompanied with her usual ability.

PTUPISS' CONSTITUTION BALLS V/ Are an unfailing remedy (write far pamphlet) TISSTIMONIAL. Rnssley Park. I have used Cupiss' Constitution Balls for the last 10 years, and have much pleasure in testifying to the good effecte they have had in improving the con- dition of Horses in training, particularly in the Spring and Autumn months. MAT. DAWSON. Nor HORSES, for Grease, Swelled Legs, Oracked Heels, Coughs, Colds, Staring Coat, Influenza, giving tone and vigour, aad keep- ing high-fed Horses m Health, &a. For CATTLE & SHEEP in cases of Hove on Blown, Hide Bound, Loss of Appetite, Dis- temper, Epidemic, &0. For Scouring in Calves they are almost infal- lible. CUPIM M RUcTvia £ ,ii i ^*7 by the Iat0 FRANCIS ,,801(1 in Packets. Is. 9d. and 3a. 6d. 1?*' ?T 7 lar80 21s., by Chemists and Medicine Vendors, or from the Proprietor. The Wildar- ness, Diss. Norfolk, on receipt of amount.

DEATH OF MR. R. G. MUSGRAVK.—THK FUNERAL.-We regaet to accord the death of Mr. R. G. Musgrave, which took place on Tues- day, the 18th inst., at his residence, 26 Pago street, Swansea, after a short but painful illness. The funeral, which was private, and attended by men only, took place on Friday morning at the Mumbles Cemetery amid manifest expressions of sorrow. The Rev. Oscar T. Snelling, conducted the service at the graveside. The deceased at- tained the ripe age 82 years, and was much respected for his upright character and sociable disposition. He lived a quiet christian life, and passed away peacefully. The deceased was born ^N?^°-Pet^rton'111 Somersetshire, on June 4th, 1817, and had traded to Swansea when but 20 years of age (previous to any railway arrange- ments- He was well known in the Basket Trade throughout Wales, and in 1869 he made his home, at Swansea, when he laid the foundation stone of the extensive buildings of Messrs. Mugrave and Co., of High-street and the Strand, now carried on so successfully by his son RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS.—Last week's traffic returns of the local railways show the following resultsGreat Western Railway, an increase of £ 18,100 making an aggregate in- «ea?.e 3 weeks of £ 72,950.-London •ix ortn- w estern Railway, an increase of £ 5 226 aggregate increase for 3 weeks, £ 12,953 —Taff Vale Railway, an increase of £ 9,945: awsreirata increase, 3 weeks, S26,944 .-Brecon & Merthyr £ 828' »rcre&ate increase nf 7 *rry Eailway, an increase ?. ~9'f/0 5 aggregate increase 3 weeks. £ 26,85S Railway)" reCeipts of tha VaIe of Glamorgan

RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY. The following are the traffic returns for the week ending July 28, 1899, as compared with the corres- pondiug week in 16981899. 1898. No. of Milesopen 25 as Passengers (Local) 2597 je415 Goods A; Minerals 945 955 Total for the Week 1,542 1,371 „ 3 Weeks 4,310 4^083 Increase this week. ICITI. increase 3 weeks. ig227 =-

LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. O FRIDAY, July 28. The Scales of Justice" at the Grand Theatre, and to-morrow evening. FRIDAYS, July 28th and Aug. 4th L &N°WR° LiVdrp001, Manohe8ter, &c., pec MONDAY, July 31. Marine trips, per steamship "Brighton," and during the week. "The Only Way" at the Grand Theatre, and during the week. THURSDAY, August 3. Baroness Patti-Cederstrom's Charity Concert, at 2.30 p.m., at the Albert Hall. MONDAY, August 7th. Swansea Great Dog Show at Mumbles. „ THURSDAY, Aug. 10th. Ninth Annual Show, West Gower Cottage Garden Society, at Penrice Castle Park. TUBSDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, October 10th, 11th and 12th. Grand Bazaar at the Albert Hall, in aid of Holy Trinity Church.

SALES BY AUCTION. Messrs. JOHN M. LEEDER & SON. Leasehold Property, at Ystalyfera Aug. 4 Messrs. W. J. MAY & SON. Machinery and Materials, at Cornwall July 31 Messrs. W. C. CLARKK & DOVEY. Plaj^MgjcdiinaEji—M-tarinln. IWldinagJ Mr. DAVID ROBERTS. Plant and Machinery, at Llansamlet Aug. 2 T, T • MR> 4BTHUB S- T- LUCAS. Double-Licensed Leasehold Premises a4 Swansea Aug. 2 Mr. A. B. DAVIES. Policy of Assurance, at Swansea Aug. 4 Fixed Plant, Machinery, FiooringPiates, etc., at Landore. Aug. 9-

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. MATHEWS.—On Sunday, July 23rd & £ Mackworth Villa, St. Thomas, Swansea, the wife daughter MAT&EW3' VIC" OF Biaenavon, of A YATES. On the 22nd July at Bilbury. Gloucestershire, the wife of S. F. Yates, of daughter. *»ses, 01 A MARRIAGES. SILVER WEDDING. PRUST—DAVIES.—On Wednesday, the 1st just., at the Congregational Church, Walter-road. Swansea, by the Rev. Thomas Jones, (assisted by I the Rev. William Jones), Wm. Hy. Prust, to Eva, youngest daughter of the late Dd. Davies, Esq., timber merchant, Swansea. No cards PHILLIP8-HoDD:lU.-On the 19th inst., at St. Marylebone Church, London, by the Rev. W. Barker, M.A., Charles Jenkins Phillips, Solicitor* of Green Lawn, near Pontypool, Mon., to Adelina Florence, second daughter of the late Henry Hodder, of Clifton, Bristol, and Mrs. I Hodder, 01 7, Cornwall-terrace, Regent's Park. London. KIRKPATRICK-PICARD—ELLIS.—On the 20th JJUFY, at St. Clement's Church, Ontwell, Arthur W. Kirkpatrick-Picard. M.D., Lond., son of P. July, at St. Clement's Church, Ontwell, Arthur W. Kirkpatrick-Picard. M.D., Lond., son of P. Kirkpatrick-Picard, M.D., of St. John's Wood, London, to Florence Jessie, younger daughter of the Rev. H. VenD Ellis, Rector of Ontwell, Wisbech, Cambs. SMITH-THORPE.-On the 20th July, at Trinity Church, Lenton, William Robert Smith, M.D., F.R C.S., of Beeston, Notts, sou of Henry Smith, of Barton Hall, Norfolk, to Ethel, fifth daughter of W. B. Thorpe, of Lenton House, Nottingham. WINTBP.-SCOTT.-On the 19th July, at St. George's, Bloomsbury, the Rev. Stephen Miller Winter, younger son of the late Lewis M. W. Winter, of Clements, Snaresbrook, and Mrs. Winter, of Marlow, Bucks, to Florence Maud, second daughter of J. J. Fairfax Scott, of Mqunt Sorrel. IRELAND -FISHER.—July 26, at Park Con. gregational Church, Llanelly, by the Rev. M. P. Moses, William Ireland, 4, Brynmor-road to Alfreda Winifred Fisher, 5, Old Castle-road: both ol Llaneliy. DEATHS. MUSGRA VE-On July 18th, at his residence, 26, Page-street, Mr. Robert G. Musgrave, aged 82 years. Deeply regretted. ELLIS.-On the 22ud inst., at Bargoed, Thomas Ellis, Mining and Mechanical Engineer, eldest son of the late Thomas Ellis, of Tredegar, on his 67th birthday. CREAK.—On the 20th July, at 17, Duchess- road, Edgbaston, Clara Annie, viife of A. S. Creak, aged 52 years. HKALY.—On the 18th July, at 19, Cromwell- road, Peterborough, Mary Ann, widow of Ed. Healy, of Rippingale, and eldest daughter of the late eth Ellis Dean, of Horbling, Lincolnshire, aged 89 years. LEA.—On the 21st July, John Lea. at his. residence, 2, Cambridge Villas, Cheltenham, in his 83rd year. Deeply mourned by a large circle of friends. PEARSON.-On the 19th July, at Thornhill, Oldswiuford, Stourbridge, George Pearson, aged 77 years. TunNicia.-On the 20th July, Elizabeth Fanny, wife of James Turner, of Mertonville, Kings- wood-road, Moseley, and King Edward's High School, Birmingham. WILLIAMS.—July 23, at Druce-street, Llaneliy, William W lliams, tinhouse fitter at Old Castle, aged 67 years. EVANS. July 21, at 53, Stepney-place, Llaneliy, Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr. Evans, farmer, aged 88 years. WILLIAMS. July 24, at 9, Druce-street, Seaside, Llaneliy, William Williams, tinworker, aged 67 years. WACE.—On the 23rd July, at Brooklands, Shrewsbury, Henry Thomas Wace, Solicitor, F.S.A, aged 84 years. IN MEMORIAM. HUGHES.—In loving memory of my dear husband, Hugh Griffith Hughes, who fell asleep on July 28th, 1894. "Though lost to sight, to memory dear." Printed and Published by MORGAN TAMPLIN, for "The Cambrian" Newspaper Company Limited, at the office No. 58, Wind-street, Swansea, in the County of Glamorgan.—FRHMY, July 23th, 1899.