The Cardiff Times

BARRY RAILWAY TAAFHC. I Quite a record was created in traffic on the Barry Railway system, the passenger service to the Red Funnel boats and also, to Barry Island far exceeding that on any previous occasion. The greatest rush by the boats was on the Weston service, which was severely taxed throughout the day. It reflected the highest possible credit on all connected with the boat and railway arrangements, and every- thing worked smoothly and with the minimum of inconvenience. On the Whitmore Bay sands at least 30,000 people spent to day in the bright sunshine enjoying the sea breezes. Here also bathing and boating were indulged in, and no untoward incident was reported to the autho- rities. up to a late hour on Monday night.

EXCITING BARRY INCIDENT. An exciting incident occurred at Barry Station on Monday morning. As the 8J55 train to Cardiff was leaving, a young lady, leaping on to the footboard, attempted to enter it. The increasing speed of the train, however, probably caused her to lose her presence of mind and her hold, for she fell between the carriages and the platform. The train was Speedily pulled up and the young lady released from her perilous .position, when it was found that, except for a few bruises, she was unin- sured—her escape being most remarkable.

SWANSEA. Glorious weather prevailed at Swansea: con- lequentlv, everyone was on pleasure bent. Thousands of residents joined in an exodus, while, on the other hand, tens of thousands of visitors from all parts, especially the valleys, poured into the town. These soon spread in all directions. A carnival in the Victoria Park, got up in aid of the hospital, attracted its full share, the parks were thronged, the sands were never so well patronised, while the Mumbles, ever a popular resort, was crowded. Here the pier was a great attraction, thanks to the amusements which the promoters are providing over this holiday week. The railway companies agree that never before have so many people visited the town. In the Victoria Park a vast crowd assembled to witness a military tournament of the 18th Hussars. This was exceedingly interesting, the Tarious displays of swordsmanship and other feats of skill, both on horseback and on toot, being much admired.

NEWPORT. The annuat sports held by the Athletic Club, favoured as they were with ideal weather, at- tracted a large crowd, and the meeting was one of the best organised by this club for many years past. Thousands of persons visited the parks and outlying places, and the sea front at St. Bride's also attracted a large crowd. The performances at the Empire and Lyceum Theatre were well patronised.

PONTLOTTYN. The St. Tyfaelog Sunday scholars, Pont- lottyn, held their annual treat on Monday. The scholars paraded the main thoroughfares, headed by the Fochriw Brass Band and the Pontlottyn Drum and Fife Band. Tea was provided at the St. Tyfaelog Schoolroom. In the evening sports were held on Fochriw Mountain, concluding with a fireworks dis- Pla7' BUILTH WELLS.

Brilliant weather prevailed at Builth Wells over Bank Holiday, and nearly 2,000 people visited the park and Glanne Wells. The Llan. idloes Brass Band played in the streets during the morning, and there was an interesting cricket match between the/Town XI. and Breconshire Gentlemen in the afternoon. At 8 p:m. Mr Percie Smith's orchestral society gave a grand concert in the Assembly Rooms. Many visitors availed themselves of boating on the Wye, whilst others went for brake drives to Prince Llewelyn's monument (Cefny- bedd). The pavilion with its games was also a centre of attraction. Mr Percy G. Smith's Orchestral Society gave a grand concert at Builth Wells\ on Monday evening, the principal artistes being Madame Mills Reynolds (soprano), Mr Tom Bonnell :tenor), and Miss Jenny Jones (solo 'cello). Mr 3wynne Vaughan, C.C., was president.

RECORD THRONG AT ABERYSTWYTH. Among the many thousands already in Aberystwyth excursion trains on Monday poured a vast concourse of people. The first train arrived from Bristol before the town awoke, and other heavily-laden trains. followed. The day ws»s perfect, and although the sun's rays were hot the faint northerly breezes toned down the temperature, so that on sea and land people were able to enjoy themselves to their heart's content. Previous records for Bank Holidays have. easily been broken, and the anormous number of • visitors spending their holidays in this neighbourhood speaks much for the increasing popularity of Aberystwyth.

FISHGUARD. There was a record number of visitors at Fishguard. Marine excursions by the Great Western Railway tender Sir Francis Drake were generously patronised.

FOREST OF DEAN. Bank Holiday attractions werf provided at Cinderford, Lydney, and Coleford, and there were great crowds at each centre. At Cole- ford and Lydney athletics held sway, the prizes at the latter being worth £110. The Baptist Sunday school demonstration claimed the day at Cinderford, and a procession, 1,500 strong, paraded the streets. At Berkeley the great event was the agricultural show, where prizes totalling nearly JE800 were offered.

CONTESTS AT BRECON. Brass Band and Colliery Timbering. On Monday, under the auspices of the Breconshire Sports Club, brass band and colliery, timbering contests took place on the sports grounds at Brecon. Mr George Nicholls, of Hyde, Manchester, adjudicated, on the brass bands, and Messrs W. W. Lewis, Aber- crave, and Howell Powell, Cwmgiedd, on the timbering competitions. Results :— Class A, brass band competition—test piece, Verdi's works; prizes JE12, £6, and £3-1, Ystalyfera Temperance Band (conductor Mr C. A. Morgan); 2, Gwauncaegurwen (Mr T. J. Recs); 3, Brynamman Town (Mr James Woodbead). Three competed. The adjudi- cator said the first band was far ahead of the others. Class B, band contest—test piece, RecoUec- tions of Handel prizes £ 8, £ 4, and £ 2—1 and baritone medal, Seven Sisters Temperance Band (conductor Mr D. W. Morgan) 2 and medals for basses, Llansaint Temperance (Mr A. G. Harris) 3, Ystradgynlais (Mr H. Williams). Three competed. Colliery timbering.—Class 1 (timbermen)—1, J. S. Thomas, Brynheulog, Lower Cwrritwrch 2, W. Matthews, Upper Cwmtwrch. Twelve competed. Class 2 (colliers)—1< D. J. Bowen, Garnant 2, W. Pugh, Colbren. Eleven competed. Following the competitions a grand pro- menade concert was held at the Market Hall, when Mr George Nicholls, cornet soloist of the Queers Hall concerts, London the Brecon Male Voice Party, the prize band, etc., took part. j

FERNDALE BAND VICTdRY. There was an amateur brass band contest at Lydney on Monday, the adjudicator being Mr J. Ord Hume. The following competed:- Ferndale Prize Band, Abertillery Silver Prize Band, Yorkley Onward Prize Band, Birming- ham City Prize Band, and Pillowell Prize \Band. The adjudicator awarded the premier prize to Ferndale, Yorkley Onward came second, with. Birmingham City third. Prizes for the best march were awarded as under :— 1st, Ferndale 2nd, Birmingham City; 3rd, Pillowell.

SCENES AT WESTON. At no previous August'Bank Holiday has Weston-super-Mare been so crowded with visitors as it was on Monday. The rush set in on Saturday, when a record number of pas- sengers were landed at the Old Pier by the steamboats^ and crowds also arrived by trains. chiefly from London and the Midlands. Great difficulty was experienced by many persons in getting lodgings, and some had to sleep on sofas or on the floors. On Sunday the pro- menade andbea.ch lawns were crowded, and the concerts on the Grand Pier attracted large audiences. The excursion traffic on Monday was enormous, 30 calls at the pier being made ,by steamboats all laden with passengers, and the railway trains being also very crowded. It is roughly estimated that Weston's residential population In now trebled, aiul that something like 50,003 xcursionists visited the town on Bank Holi- day. There was a fine mid-day tide, and boat- ing and bathing were very popular. I2 Millions Leave London. More than 300 special trains left the metro- polis during Saturday, and the ordinary ser- vice was so overwhelmed with patronage that trains had to be run in two, three, and even four portions. In the circumstances, it would probably be within the mark to say that three-quarters of a million of people were conveyed out of Lon- don on Saturday bound for holiday resorts. If this total is added to the number who have departed since Thursday last the aggregate can scarcely be less than a million and a half. Never has there been such a colossal transpor- tation in the history of railway travel. And it has to he remembered also that if the companies have taken an unprecedented num- ber of people out of London, they have during thesame period been pouring into the metropolis such a flood of tourists as will for the next few days prevent the capital looking at a^ll empty. Train m Six Partions. The movement of holiday-makers from pro- vincial cities has been as remarkable as that in London. At Scarborough, for instance. 50,000 visitors arrived for the holidays. One train arrived on Saturday in six portions, two in five portions, and one in four. The holiday traffic to the Isle of Man on Saturday beat all records, the steamers landing over 25,000 people. Popular Porthcawl. Never in the history of Porthcawl has there been such a large number of visitors as there were on Monday. Magnificent weather pre- vailed, and boating, bathing, etc., were freely indulged in. Thousands of people visited the Infantry Brigade Camp on Locke's Common

Mayor Leaves the Chair. 1\ ABERYSTWYTH DEADLOCK. TOWN COUNCIL SCENE. A meeting of Aberystwyth Town Council, which was held in the Town Hall on VIonday night, was brought to a sudden end by the Mayor (Councillor C. M. Williams) leaving the chair. Before the business was proceeded with, the Mayor rose and said he thought it was his duty to the Council and to the town to call upon Captain Fossett Roberts to Withdraw a certain expression made at a meeting of the Council on July 7th, when he referred to the action of certain members of a committee as dishonourable. Councillor Gibson rose to a point of order. How was it nothing had been said at the two meetings held since July 7th ? It was a very funny thing that the Mayor should ask Captain Roberts to withdraw at the present meeting. The Mayor I asked him at the last meeting. Councillor Hopkins You are out of order. You ought to have put this on the agenda. The Mayor I asked him at the last meeting. Captain Roberts You did not. You said you were going to ask me, and I said you could ask as much as you liked, and that you made a great mistake if you thought I would withdraw. Councillor Jones This is worse still; this is awful. Captain Roberts Councillor Daniel Thomas followed me up and said, You have got to." Councillor Thomas: I never made use of those words. Captain Roberts Yes, you did, and I said Try it on." Councillor Gibson Of course this is part of the game. Do you think we don't know ? Councillor Thomas It is no "game of mine. Alderman Jones protested against the method of proceeding, and said it Was not in order. The Mayor It is perfectly in order to ask a member who imputes motives to his col- leagues to withdraw the words. A large num- ber of ratepayers have called my attention to the words employed. Councillor Gibson It is not for you to ask him, it has to be done by resolution of the Council. Councillor Thomas I asked him, and I am here to represent the ratepayers, not to be insulted, The Mayor It is impossible to conduct any business until that is withdrawn. It was a most offensive and unjust description of his colleagues. I ask Captain Robrets to withdraw. Alderman. Jones: You have no right to do so. Captain Roberts said he had nothing to add to what he had already told the Mayor. The Mayor Then I declare the meeting at an end. Councillor Gibson We know what it is, but it will all have to come out. The Mayor: Yes, and in another place besides this. Councillor Gibson Oh, oh.

SUMMER SCHOOL AT 8ARRY, Successful Opening. ALD. T. J. HUGHES AND EDUCATIONAL STRIFE. At the County School, Barry, on Tuesday, the third annual summer school held thereat in connection with the Glamorgan County Council Education Committee was formally opened. The course, which on the two previous occa- sions was eminently successful, has this year drawn a larger quota of students than ever. There is also an increase in the number of scholarships for the course awarded by the following authorities —) Glamorgan County Council (50), Aberdare, Merthyr, Mountain Ash, Newport, Pontypridd, Rhondda, and Monmouthshire. Briefly, the course is one in educational handiwork, nature study, and will extend to Saturday, August 9th, and previous to this date examinations will be held. Lessons occupy each morning frdm Monday to Saturday, while in the afternoon school work is varied with alternate rambles and excursions, Barry making an excellent centre for a holiday course, while the County School is pleasantly situated in a commanding and salubrious situation. The whole cpurse is under the direction of Mr A. Stitcliffe, organiser of educational handiwork, Glamor- gan County Council. Councillor W. J. Williams, J.P., presided at the gathering, previous to which by his hos pitality, students and friends had been enter- tained to tea. Supporting him were Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend Mr Hammond Robinson, Mrs Williams, Killay (members of the Glamorgan Education Committee), Alder- man Rev. D.H. Williams, M.A., Major-General H. H. Lee. R.E., J.P., Dinas Powis Mr A. J. Taylor, H.M.I.; Mrs W. J. Williams. Rev. Ben Evans, Dra. P. J. O'Donnell, and W. Lloyd EdwardS) several local Councillors and their wives, etc. The Chairman, in welcoming the students on behalf of the Barry Education Authority, ex- pressed a hope that the Summer School this year would be more successful than even in the past. The teacher, he contended, in order to be a true one should *be a learner, and should always know a great deal more than he or she was called upon to teach. Alderman D. H. Williams read letters of apology for non-attendance from Mr Blandy Jenkins, Miss E. P. Hughes, M.A., Mr O. M. Edvards, etc. Mrs Bransby Williams, Killay, in the course of an address affirmed that in all professions those who did not go on learning all their lives must fall behind in grace. Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend, who was loudly applauded, in declaring the Summer School open, congratulated the authorities on their choice of locale. The Barry Education Authority, he said, had set the pace to all other authorities in the kingdom' as to how things should be done in elementary schools. Of course, they had splendid possibilities; they had no early Victorian ideas, and had nothing to unlearn, but it was one thing to have possibilities and quite another to make use of them. But Barry had acted with the true spirit of the Eisteddfod motto—" Goreu art, arf dysg." (Cheers.) He was extremely sorry that the exigencies of Welsh national life had forced him into the fighting line, and that the sword was in his hand more often than the trowel, because he was of opinion that the more enduring work was that of buiding rather than that of fighting. He did not regret the part he had taken, but he was soryy that the necessity had arisen, and hoped that the day was dawning when they might lay down the sword and set to the work of build- ing up a great structure. (Cheers.) Mr A. J. Taylor. H.M. inspector in handi- work, said he was sorry to see that to some extent there was a reaction against educational handiwork on the part of education authori- ties. To all those who were pleading for read- ing, writing, and arithmetic" and that they could judge the intelligence of the pupil by his spelling c-a-t, he said, come down to see the Summer School. Language, indeed, was given them to conceal their thoughts, and what they saw they expressed in educational handiwork. They judged the capacity of the student for thinking by seeing what the student had done. They should train the chil- dren tQ see things as they were, and he would ask those Education Committees who had been to some extent throwing cold water on educational handivork, to come down to the Summer School. (Cheers.) The Chairman, replying, affirmed that the local education authority were not in the least desirous of depreciating the value of educa- tionalliàndiwork or nature study.but they did say that the three "• r's suffered terribly in their elementary schools. As a matter of fact, during the last week four or five of the Educa- tion Committee had gone through the schools to test the children in Standards 5, 6, and 7 in spelling, and the result he would tell them frankly was deplorable. On the motion of Major-General Lee, seconded by Rev. Ben Evans, a vote of thanks was accorded Alderman T. J. Hughes, and a similar compliment was paid to the chairman on the motion of Mr Hammond Robinson, seconded by Dr. Lloyd Edwards. During the afternoon solos were rendered by Mrs Evans.

The Rev. Joseph James, B.A., Ton" Pentre, has received a can to the pastorate of the churches at Llandissilio and Bethesda, Pem.

Cardiff Semi-National. LONDON WELSH VICTORS. The Cardiff Semi-National Eisteddfod, which was opened at the Exhibition Hall in the Cathays Park on Monday, attracted a large number of musical competitors. In fact, the Eisteddfod was purely a musical one. The Presidents were Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., and Mr Henry Radcliffe, while Mr W. Abraham, M.P. (Mabon) and the Rev. T. C. Edwards, D.D. (Cynonfardd),were the conductors. The Exhibition Hall will seat between four and five thousand people, but during the early morning the number present hardly exceeded four or five hundred, for practically all the competitors were engaged in the preliminary tests at the City Hall and the Law Courts, but later when the second choral competition took place there was a large attendance. The adjudicators were Mr S. Coleridge Taylor, Mr D. Emlyn Evans, and Dr. Roland Rogers, whilst the Eisteddfod accompanists wero Miss Caroline Davies, A.R.C.O., Mr J. E. Deacon, and Mr E. P. Mills, L.R.A.M. The secretarial dulies devolved upon Mr D. David, Keppoch- street, whilst Mr F. Greenslade was the treasurer. There were eight competitions during the day, the most important being the chief choral and the second choral contests. Three well-known combinations, namely, those of Rhymney United, the London Welsh, and the Cardiff Harmonic, had entered for the prin- cipal event, for which a prize of 100 guineas and a gold medal to the conductor was offered, whilst nine societies had entered for the second prize, and eight of these appeared on the platform, the Pontypridd Harmonic failing to respond. Monday's competitions also included an open pianoforte contest, a quartette, tenor and soprano solos, besides a champion solo competition for ladies, which proved very popular, the 21 competitors hailing from Cardiff, Swansea, Treherbert, Wolverhampton,Aberystwyth, Bristol, Lon- don, and other centres. The songs selected by the vocalists were English, French, and Italian, and for the two days of the meeting barely half a dozen Welsh items appear on the programme. During the afternoon, when the chief choral competition took place, the spacious pavilion was well filled, and the proceedings full of enthusiasm* The first item on the programme was an open pianoforte solo, the text being Taran- telle Op. 43 Chopin," for which a prize of two guineas was offered. There were 21 entriete, but 16 of the competitors were very young, and Mr Coleridge Taylor, in awarding the prize to Mr L. Mott, Cheltenham, who had gained 18 marks out of the maximum 20, declared that on the whole the competition had been a dis- appointing one. The Second Choral. See what Love hath the Father," from Mendelssohn's St. Paul," was the test piece in the second choral competition for choirs from 50 to 70 voices, and the prize offered was £25. The seven choirs that sang were Barry Temperance Choi (Mr R. Havard), Treorky and Pentre United (Mr Jas. Davies), Pont- newydd and District Choral Society (Mr A. Bumford), Grangetown United (Mr James Williams), Briton Ferry Choral Society (Mr Evan Morris), Tonyrefail Harmonic Society (Mr J. H. Richards), and Penygraig Harmonic Society (Mr D. R. James). > Mr Coleridge Taylor expressed himself very pleased with the competition. He said it was a difficult one, but all the choirs could have undertaken a more difficult selection. He awarded the prize to the Briton Ferry Choir. The afternoon session commenced with the rendering of the Eisteddfod song, Gwlad y Gan," by Mr Gwynne Davies, of London. During the afternoon, too. Mons M. Nicolay, the renowned Greek bass b tritone, also sang. Speech by Sir Alfred Thomas. Sir Alfred Thomas, in the course of his pre- sidential address, said that if there was any- thing that could be killed by hard words it was the Eisteddfod, but it was more alive to- day than ever. He was pleased to see so many present at such an early stage, and he commended the committee for initiating this great movement in Cardiff. He was very much ashamed that in a city like Cardiff they had not a grand hall capable of seating between 4,000 and 5,000 people, and he hoped yet to see such a hall built. The trusted that this Eisteddfod would become an annual affair, for why should not Cardiff be equal to Mountain Ash ? Cardiff need not be behind any other place. What made him proud of the Eisteddfod was that the people of Wales were prepared to come to it on a Bank Holiday, and they could judge the standard of the intelli- gence of a country by the way the people amused themselves. There was a time when the Eisteddfod was the only university they possessed, and the degrees given were more valued than the degrees ^of the present day. They ought to be proud of the Eisteddfod for what it had done and what they hoped jt would do in the future. No great man had risen in Wales yet but that had begun at the Eisteddfod. In conclusion he hoped that this Eisteddfod woujd be the best and most success- ful ever held in Cardiff. (Applause.) Tenor solo, Love Sounds the Alarm (Handel) and" Just as I am" (Rhedynog price.)—Winner, Mr Gwilym Price, the son of Mr Rhedynog Price. A consolation prize was given by Mr Bartlett to Mr A. R. Lewis, Mor- riston. Soprano solo, Ye Sacred Priests" and Farewell Ye Limpid Springs (Handel)— Miss Elizabeth Hall, Burry Port. Quartette, O Gwyn en byd (Emlyn Evansl—Miss Elizabeth Hall, Miss Elsie Cham- bers, Mr W. Price, and Mr W. Kenway, Car- diff. Baritone scena, Hiawatha's Vision (S. Coleridge Taylor)—There were 29 competitors, and the prize was awarded to Mr Tom Lewis, Hengoed. The champion solo competition for ladies, for which a prize of five guineas was offered, attracted about 30 singers, and four of these appeared on the platform, the prize being awarded to Madame Edith Gunter Lewis, Abertillery, for her able rendering of Weber's Ocean, Thou Mighty Monster. 0 The Chief Choral. Three choirs had entered for the chief choral competition, the tests being Mendels- sohn's Come with Torches and Elgar's My love dwelt in a Northern land." The prize was a hundred guineas, together with a gold medal to the conductor of the successful choir. They sang in the following order :—1, Rhymney United Choir (Mr John Price) 2, London Welsh Choir (Mr Merlin Morgan) 3, Cardiff Harmonic Society (Mr Roderick Wil- liams). When the London Welsh ascended they were accorded a welconie cheer. Give them another," said Mabon. Do you know who they are ? They are the Welsh people of London—' the sons of Judah come home to compete with the sons of Levi.' This was followed by thunderous applause. The com- petition lasted a full hour, but the arrange- ments made for. the arrival of the choirs were such that no time was lost, and the audience waited patiently to the end. A cordial reception was also given the Rhymney and Cardiff Choirs, both of National Eisteddfod fame. While the adjudi- cators were coming to a decision Miss Leah Felissa, a Cardiff lady pupil of the great Madame Mathilde Marchesi, of Paris, who made her first public appearance in Wales, was introduced to the audience by Mabon, and exquisitely rendered the waltzsong in Romeo and Juliet." This was so highly appreciated that the audience demanded an encore, and Miss Felissa responded with Good night." Mr Coleridge Taylor,delivering the adjudica- tion on the chief choral, said that the Rhym- ney Choir took the Mendelssohn chorus first, and gave a very fine performance. They had any amount of fire, and all the voices did their level best. The fortissimo and diminuen- do were well done, but in one or two chords thev were out of tune. The second part song was also very well rendered, and showed that the choir could sing sustained music equally well as the style directly opposite. The London Welsh Choir took the part song first, and the choir gave some very fine singing. The only fault he could find with them was that there was not enough real pianissimo still there were a great many very fine points, and the choir certainly impressed all. In the second chorus (Mendelssohn) they were remarkably dra- matic, and many other good points won them great distinction. The Cardiff Choir sang the first song very well indeed, but there was a want of real enthusiasm, and a little more variety was needed. The chorus was finely rendered, and enthusiastically, but possibly the effect was not so striking as the others. The standard of the three choirs was a high one. Cardiff showed well in the second piece. All the choirs came very near each other, and .the two losing choirs had nothing to be ashamed oft The musical impression had won the prize, and that impression had been best given by the London choir, which had gained the highest marks. A scene of wild enthusiasm followed, for it w^sf a surprise result. The London Weish is a comparatively newly-formed choir, and had not previously been heard at an Eisteddfod in Wales. It was a notable achievement to beat two well-known choirs that had Won honours at national gatherings. The Londoners were wild with joy, and Mr Merlin Morgan's ap- pearance on the platform was the signal for loud and continued applause, and the leader of the winning choir was congratulated on all hands. The proceedings terminated with the ren- dering of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."

TRIBUTE TO CHILDREN'S CHOIRS. Barricades Bushed. CYNONFARDO'S PROMPT ACTION, There was a good attendance on Tuesday morning on the occasion of the resumption of the semi-national Eisteddfod in Cathays Park, Cardiff. Mr\Henry Radcliffe was president, while the Rev. T. C. Edwards, D.D. (Cynon- fardd) conducted the proceedings with his usual ability. The adjudicators, as on Monday, were Mr S. Coleridge Taylor, Mr D. Emlyn Evans, and Dr. Roland Rogers. Great interest was taken in the juvenile choral competition for which as many as fourteen choirs had entered, and the male voice contest, which had attracted eight well-known parties. It was somewhat late when-the preparations for the openingWerè complete, the long wait being caused by a delay in the preliminary pianoforte solo contest, but when Cynonfardd eventually ascended the platform he told the audience Your friends beyond the ocean send you greetings—kind love and best wishes -a compliment which was highly appreciated, as the plaudits of the audience proved. During the day Miss Leah Felissa rendered Angels guard thee and Rossini's Semir- amis to the delight of the audience. Eos Bach sam; I will extol thee," and Mr Tom Bryant gave selections of Welsh airs on the harp. Celtic Union and the World's Peace. Mr Henry Madeline, in the course of his .presidential address, dweltupon the work done by Welshmen outside Wales and the Eistedd- fod was their alma mater. It had lived for hundreds of years and was as virile to-day as it was half a century ago. But if they wanted it improved they should brighten and polish the institution and bring it into touch with the best traditions of their forefathers. Nor should it lose its distinctive character. These should be carefully and jealously guarded. He was confident the time was coming whan the Celtic nations would be still closer knit to- gether and when the Celts would be able to exercise far greater influence in the world. He believed that when that time came they would be able absolutely to prevent war, for their brethren were in their hundreds closely associated with other nations, and were going to play a great part in the history of the world. In order to do this, however, they must qualify themselves for the great work that lay before them. (Hear, hear.) In conclusion he said he was sorry this Eisteddfod did not meet in a better hall, and it was a disgrace to the Cardiff Corporation that they had not provided a hall in their new building that would accommodate at least 5,000 people. (Applause). The first competition was a pianoforte solo for children under 13 years, the test being Sterndale Bennett's Capricio in A Minor." Out of 16 competitors the first prize was awarded to Master Sydney Northcote, Bar- goed, aged nine, and the seconctto Vera McCall, Cardiff. Children's Choirs. Nine out of the 14 children's choirs that had entered ascended the platform, the competition being for choirs of 40 to 60 voices, with an age limit of 16 years. Mr Tom Price's The Stream and the Flower was the test piece, and the first prize was JE10 with a silver mounted baton to the conductor, the second prize being JE5. The choirs sang in th/3 follow- ing order :—Bethania, Treorky, Mr W. S. Ashton; Cwmllynfell, Mr J. T. Williams Ainon Band of Hope, Cardiff, Mr Tom John Ogmore Vale, Mr W. H. Caple; Canton, Cardiff, Miss Gwenllian Thomas Hafod, Swansea, Mrs "Ren Thomas Cwmavon Glee Singers, Mr John L. Thomas Seion, Cwmaman, Mr W. C. Jenkins Romilly Boys' Choir, Barry, Mr W. M. Williams, The adjudication was delivered by Dr. Rogers, who said that the competing choirs were so near in merit that the adjudicators had decided to divide the first prize between Ogmore Vale and Hafod (Swansea), and the second between Seion, Cwmaman and the Romilly Boys' Choirs. Each choir was worthy of praise, and the singing of the Barry boys was exceedingly sweet-asstveet as that of the girls. Indeed their singing was such that it was difficult to say that they were boys. The re- sult was received with loud applause. Violin solo, Allegro Brilliant "—Miss Tilly Thomas, Ton Pentre. Contralto solo, Can y Weddw "—prize divided between Miss Catherine Lewis, Treorky, and Miss Elsie Chambers, Stroud Bass solo, "TheSong ofHybrias the Cretan -Mr Walter Morgan, Wolverhampton. A prize of five guineas was offered in the champion solo competition, men, the vocalist to select his own song. Twenty competitors entered, and five of these appeared on the platform, the prize being awarded to Mr Tom Lewis, who rendered Repent Y(Y (Macfar- ren). Mr Lewis was the winner of the baritone scena on the previous day. Male Voice Choirs. A first prize of' £ 50, and a second of JE20, were offered to male voice choirs for the best rendering of The King of Worlds (A. Dard Janin). Six out of the nipe choirs entered put in an appearance, and sang, in the following order :—1, Barry Male Voice Choir (Mr Dd. J. Thomas) 2, Ebbw Vale Male Voice Party (Mr Tom Davies) 3, Port Talbot Glee Society (Alderman John Phillips) 4, Cardiff Male Voice Choir (Mr Roderick Williams) 5, Swan- sea and District Male Voice Choir (Mr LI. R. Bowen) 6, Garw Male Voice Party (Mr John Butler). The interest in the competition was increased by the fact that the choirs had competed earlier in the day at Mid-Rhondda, and it had been arranged that the result of both com- petitions should be declared simultaneously at Cardiff and the Rhondda. At the close of the contest and previous to the delivery of the awards the barricades between the front and back seats were rushed, but Cynonfardd had the crowd well in hand, and there was no disorder, and at his request everyone sat quietly to listen to the singing of Miss Leah Felissa. Mr Coleridge Taylor, who delivered the adjudication, said they were all agreed as to the winners, but some of the choirs were very close. Only one sang the last part without going out of tune. Apart from this, the singing of all the choirs Waptf very One. The piano passages of the Barry ')Ghoir were well done, but thev wanted in volume, though the choir was well balanced. The Ebbw Vale Choir gave a very good opening, but became a little rough afterwards, and their tone at times was in- clined to be coarse, and there was an exaggera- tion of r!tenuto. The Port Talbot Choir, too, had an exaggerated ritenuto, A-nd the whole choir got out of tune. The tone was excellent, and the choir had many good points. The Cardiff Male Voice Choir, too, made some long- drawn out ritenutos, but they also did some excellent work witht some good effect at the fortissimo, where the ritenuto was not so greatly -exaggerated. The choir had a good deal of grip, and impressed the adjudi- cators. The Swansea choir was the first to do the ritenuto properly. One great feature was the beautiful pianissimo singing, and the whole thing was very impressive. The Garw choir again exaggerated the ritenuto, and their tone was not so good, while there was a kind of tremulo going on, and much of the music was tame and lacked finish. Out pf 50 marks pose ible the result was as follows :—Barry, 42 Ebbw Vale, 40 Port Talbot, 43 Cardiff, 45 Swansea, 46 Garw, 39. The first prize, there- fore, went to Swansea, and the teecond to Cardiff. The result was hailed with loud cheers, which were renewed over and over again when Cynonfardd announced the result of the competition in the Mid-Rhondda Eis- teddfod, where Swansea had won with .94 marks out of a possible 100.

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charities. Mr Rhys Williams, Miskin, who had been announced to preside, was unable to attend, hut he sent a cheque for a substantial sum towards the funds. The adjudicators were :—Music—Messrs Geo. Riseley, Bristol f D. Thomas, Mus. Bac., M.A.. Pontardulais Caradog Roberts, Mus. Bac., Rhos. Bands- Mr S. Radcliffe, Ferndale. Literature—Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, Pontypridd and Mr Ifano Jones, Cardiff. Arts and crafts section—Mr F. J. Kerr, C.C., Barry Mrs Leonard Dewelyn Mr A. Sutcliffe, Cardiff. Conductors —Mr Tom John, M.A., Dr.Gomer Lewis, Swan- sea. Accompanists—Messrs David Lloyd, I.S.M., Tonypandy J. Llewelyn, Penygraig and W. T. David, Tonypandy. The secretarial duties were discharged by Mr J. Afan Jen- ins, Tonypandy. Awards :— Juvei ile recitations (under 12)—Morgan Pugh, Treharne-street, Pentre (under 18), Mary Jane Davies, Margam. Short story characteristic of the Rhondda— Brynfab. Pontypridd. The adjudicators eulo- gised the production and suggested that the Eisteddfod Committee should publish it in book form. Tenor solo, Comfort Ye and Every Valley "—Wra. Griffiths, Gilfach Goch. Pianoforte solo (under 12)—R.W.Humphries, Gilfach Goch. Bass solo, Honour and Arms (Handel)— Robert Hughes, Swansea. Brass band marching contest—1, Albion (Cil- fynydd) 2. Dinas 3, Gilfach Goch. Essay, The best means of training girls for home duties "—R. H. Davies, son of the Rev. E-H. Davies, Ton Pentre. Fire Brigade competition—1, Ferndale 2, Mid-Rhondda 3, Blaina. Ambulance competition.-I: Mardy 2, Nantwun (Beaflinog) 3, Mardy (No. 4.) Arts and crafts.—Water colour study—Mis3 Gwenfron Edwards, C'ydach Vale. Pen and ink sketch,—Mr John Davies, Tonypandy. Sketch from animal life—Master Thomas D. Thomas. Ferndale. lines on Football mad —Mr C\ Clairwyn Robetts, Bangor. Open violin solo—Miss Olive Myler, Whit-, church. Soprano solo. With verdure clad (" Crea- tion "), Madame Lovelace. 'Recitation (a), Yr Ystorm," (b) Scene from Macbeth "—Mr John Henry Davies, Ynyshir. Quartette, only one entry. The full prize was awarded to. Mr Cynlais Jones, Clydach Vale, and party. Chief male voice competition, King of Worlds." The award was held over for simul- taneous announcement with that at the Cardiff semi-national event, where later some of the choirs competed on the same test. In his ad- judication. later in the evening, Mr Riseley said the singing of the piece" Kingof Worlds was not .quite up to what he had formerly heard in Wales. In many case? the articulation and intonation were faulty. Again there was a want of feeling in the light and shade, and the crescendo needed more attention. The prize, £10" he awarded to the Swansea and District Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr LI. R. Bowen. L Second male voice competition. Prize ;i;¿O and silver baton to the conductor. Test piece, "Crossing the Plain "—Merthyr Vale (con- ductor, Mr Davies). Contralto solo—Miss Davies, Ynyshir. Mixed choirs. Test piece, See what love hath the Father" (Mendelssohn)—The adju- dicators awarded the prize of £30 and a silver- mounted baton to the choir conducted by Mr D. R. James. The crown and seven guineas prize for a poem was awarded to Rev. J. Jenkins, B.A. (Gwili), Cardiff.

Welsh Male Voice Choirs. DR. COWARD'S TRIBUTE. Canadian Tour Invitation. SUCCESSFUL CARMARTHEN EVENT. The Bank Holiday programme at Carmar then Park was, as usual, on a lavish scale, and a ten hours' continuous programme was pro- vided. The Eisteddfod was held in a large marquee at the Picton-terrace end of the Park, and although the entries in the choral events were not so good as last year the com- petition were invariably keen. The Mayor of Carmarthen presided, and the other officials were Conductor, Rev. Evan Davies, vicar of Llangendeirne adjudicator, Dr. H. Coward, Sheffield test adjudicator, Mr Harold Malkin, F.R.C.O., Carmarthen accompanist, Mr T. S. Puddicombe test accompanist, Miss Annie Morgan, A.R.C.M., Carmarthen secretary. Mr J. C. H. Portnell, Carmarthen. The Mayor of Carmarthen (Mr J no., Lewis) in hispresidentialaddreas dwelt upon the Eistedd- fod as a national institution, tracing its origin back to the remote past. In 1451 the Royal National Eisteddfod sprang up, and he was happy and proud to tell them that Carmarthen was its birthplace, and since that time they had had the honour of enter- taining the National Eisteddfod many times in that ancient borough of Carmarthen. It was at the first National in Carmarthen that the poets decided upon metre Pedwa mesur ar Ugain in poetry, and ever since order had been restored to the Eisteddfod. Glancing over the history of the Eisteddfod during the last century, the Mayor stated that the National Esiteddiod was held at Carmarthen in 1819, 1821,1825, and last but not least in 1867 in a. field I in Priory-street, where St. John's Church was at present situated. In 1909 he had no doubt Carmarthen would make another bold bid to get the National Eisteddfod back to Carmarthen. (Applause.) It was very evident that the Eisteddfod had developed more in the last 25 or 30 years than in any other period in its history. Formerly its work was confined to music, but at the present time it embraced works of art, con^position, literary work, needlework, etc. The Eisteddfod was the life and soul of Wales, and had been the means of bringing men into prominence who would otherwise hive been hidden in obscurity. He was sure they would all agree with him that the Eisteddfod was a great bul-1 wark to keep the national language alive. It was an institution which was essentially Welsh and belonged to the Welsh nation, though other nations were trying to copy them. The Welsh National Anthem was sung, and the competitions were then proceeded with. Awards. Junior pianoforte solo—Miss Gladys Rees, Nantllan, Llandefeilog, Carmarthenshire. Dr. Coward, in delivering his adjudication, said that this juvenile competition had proved a very interesting one, and showed' that the study of instrumental music was being de- veloped in Wales, which was a very good thing." (Heat, hear.) Contralto folo," Glory to Thee, my God this Night (Gounod)—Miss Rachel Jon s. .Am.ma.nford. x Glee competition, not under 40 in number Oh, Hush Thee, my Baby" (Sullivan).— Two choirs competed, viz., Young Choristers qf Carmarthen (conductor, Mr J. J. Lewis), and Excelsior Glee, of Swansea (Madame Ben Thomas). The prize was awarded to the Swansea party, which, the adjudicator said, had made the better attempt at expression all through. Their rehdering was not so rigid as the first, and they made a good finish-. A second prize' was given to the Carmarthen party. Juvenile choir test, The stream and the flowers" (Tom Price).—This proved the most in- teresting competition of the day, and attracted a bigger entry than all the other choral competitions put together. The choirs sang in the following order Carmarthen, Gwendraeth, Tally, Fabian's Bay, Waunarlwydd, Kidwelly, Ammanford, Rurry Port, and Garnant. The adjudicator said he had been very gratified with the singing of all the choirs, and if there had been only one choir singing, and he had been asked whether that choir was worthy of a prize, he would havesaid "Yes." (Applause.) The first prize was awarded to Young Volun- teers, of Tally (conducted by Mr T. Evans), who secured 35 points, and the second prize was divided between Gwendraeth (Mr David Henry) and Ammanford Young Choriaters (Mr W. Edgar Hopkins), each of whom obtained 34 points. Senior pianoforte solo (open).—Tarantello (Heller). First, Miss Terry Thomas, Waterloo- terrace, Carmarthen. Warble" Voiws Cpndemnad. Soprano solo, I will sing of Thy great mercy (Mendelssohn).—Dr. Coward stated that one of the competitors had spoiled a splendid rendering by a pronounced tremolo. In engaging a choir he always dispensed with singers once he found out that they had a warble. He awarded the prize'to No. 3, viz., Miss Blodwen Hopkins, Llangennech. Duet (open).—Winners, Misses Marjorie Hancock and Kathleen McDonald, Pembroke Dock. Ladies' Choirs, The Lord is my Shepherd (Schubert). Three choirs sang in this order :— Whitland (Mr T. Davies), Carmarthen (Miss A. M. Buckley), and Hafod, near Swan- sea (Madame Ben Thomas). First, Car- marthen, who obtained 34 marks, and gave what the adjudicator described as a "well. sung, smoothtv given rendering second, Hafod, who obtained 32 marks. The adjudica- tor again gave conductors generally a hint not to have any warbling or vibretto in a chorus, as one person singing tremolo spoilt the quality of a dozen good singers. Bass solo. Y Ddwy Delyn (D. Pughe Evans).—First, MrMorris Evans, Llangennech. Male Voice Competitisn- •Test piece, "King of Worlds" (David Janin). This, the chief contest of the day, for which a first rize of JMO and a baton to the conductor was offered, attracted four parties, but only three turned up. the Manchester Orpheus Glee Society having failed to secure cheap railway tickets. The parties sang in the following order :—Carmarthen (Mr W. Dunn Williams), Llanelly (Mr Dan S. Evans), and Swansea District (Mr Vew, R. Bowen). Dr. Coward said he had been exceedingly pleased, even with the worst of the choirs. It had been a very narrow run. but he felt that nine out of every ten of them would agree with his deciiion. One of the features of the contest was the good intonation throughout. Better intonation he had never heard for the last 12 months—(hear, hear, and applause)— and what he considered as more important than winning was that he could class all those choirs as first clAss-AI r"t Lloyd's, copper bottom. (Laughter and applause.) He would not mind taking either of the parties over with him to Canada to uphold the credit of British singing next time he went over there. (Her?; hear, and applause.) If any of uou;d arrange to go over "I:¡W, him to the United States for three months, he would be pleased to take tbem a3 soon as he Secured the neces- sary number. (Applause, and cries of Right yern aM*" and Here's one.") In awarding the prize to the Swansea party, Dr. Coward said that it combined the strength of No. 1 party with the care and finish of No. 2. Carmarthen were placed second. Tenor solo, My hope is in the everlasting (Stainer)—Mr Ivor James, Cefngoleu Park, Gowerton. Chief Choral. Chief choral competition, not under 80 in number, He, watching over Israel (Men- delssohn) prize £40. Three choirs sang— Myrddin Choral Society, Carmarthen (Mr W. Jones^ Glan Towy, Carmarthen (Mr D. N. Jones) and Pembroke Dock (Mr T. G. Hancock). The adjudicator, in awarding premier honours to Pembroke Dock, said it was a clear issue. Pembroke Dock had given a very good performance—far away ahead above the others. Points were awarded as follow :—No. 1 Choir, 30 pomts; No. 2, 31 No. 3, 36. (Ap- plause.) In the evening a successful fete and gala, concluding with a fireworks display, was held. A programme of dance music was provided l»y the Carmarthen Town Band (conductor Mr E. Nelson).

PEN Y8 RAIS. Penygraig held its second annual Eisteddfod on M( r elay in a marquee on the mountain side. The adjudicators were Music, Mr Caradog Roberts. M.B. (Oxon), and Mr Hadley Wat- kins, F.F.S.C., Bournemouth hand contests, Mr J. Bailey, Pentre; literature. Rev. J. J. Williams,. Pentre ambulance, Dr. T. Morris, Tyiorstown. Awards:- Junior recitation, divided between Bessie Rowlands, Dinas, and Beatrice Thomas, Treorky. Soprano solo—Miss Maggie Davies, Ynyshir. Contra,o solo-frs Lewis, Ynyshir. String quartette party—1, Aberdare (con- ductor, .Y^' Bert. Phillips). Tenor solo—Mr Phiiip Jones. Tonyrefail. Junior pianoforte solo, under 16-1. Miss Lizzie Morris, Swansea; 2, Miss Abigail Thomas, Swansea. Junior violin solo—Mr Glyn John, Morriston. Violin solo, open—Miss Lilly Thomas, Ton Pentre. Juvenile solo, boys—Tudor Morgan, Peny- graig. Junior solo, girls-May Watts, Morriston. Junior piano solo, under 12—W. Francis, Gilfach Goch. Pianoforte solo, open—Marion Jones, Swan- sea. El, ry on Dinas and locality—Mr W. James, Bargoed, late of Dinas. Peuillion singing—Miss M. A. Haddock, Treherbert. Children's choirs—Tonypandy, (conductor Mr John Davies). Junior violin solo, Glyn John, Morriston. Ambulance competition.—Class A, Mardy Class B, Mardy. Brass band competition, marching.— Divided between Albion, Cilfynydd, and Dinas selection (" Mikado)"—1, Cil- fynydd 2, Dinas 3, Lewis Methyr, Tre- hafod. Male voice competition (Class B).—1, Pen- ooed awarded £5.. Chief choral competition.—Merthyr Vale alone competed, and were awarded the full prize (conductor Mr J. S. Davies). Recitation, divided between Mr W. G. Cove, Treherbert, and Mr Owen Davies. Pontlottyn. Mixed choirs.—Penygraig Philharmonic Society (conductor, Mr R. D. James). Mr A. C. Jones Penygraig, carried out the secretarial duties. Lord St. David's, in opening an eisteddfod at Hermon Baptist Chapel, Fishguard, on Mon- day, said patriotism was not the waving of a flag and shouting, but practical work for the good of the country. The Rev. Dan Davies, pastor, was president of the eisteddfod.

TALKE v. CEFN MAWR. A Notable Contest at Corwen. Only two choirs competed in the chief choral competition at Corwen Chair Eistedd- fod, but feeling an very high, one being an English combination-Talke, Staffordshire, conducted by Mr J. Whewall—and the other the famous Cefn Mawr Choir. The two com- binations met at Rhos Eisteddfod a month ago, when Talke were declared victors. Cefn decided to make a determined effort to retrieve their lost honours, and there was great excitement in the huge pavilion during the rendering of the test pieces. Mr David Jen- kins, in giving the adjudication, said he was glad to see Welsh choirs getting away from lethargy and turning out such' spVndid expon- ents of high musical compositions. They had, however, still"to learn in loyalty to conductors and in faithfulness in attendance at practices. They had decided to divide the JE50 prize be- tween the two competitors. No poem of sufficient merit for the chair was sent in. Moelwyn won the first male voice competition. and Cefn Mawr and Hanfor divided in the second competition.

ABERTYSSWG. Abertysswg Library first annual Eisteddfod was held in a spacious marquee on Tuesday. TheNpresident was Mr J. Evans, manager of the Abertysswg Colleries. Adjudicators :—Music, Mr Jno. Thomas, Llanelly Mr Joseph Bowen, Inter. Mus. Bac., Forth; essays and recitations Rev. Fred Jones, B.A., Bhymmey ambulance, Dr. C. N. Fox, Abertysswg Dr. L. Scudamore, Abertysswg accompanists, Mr H. E. Bad- mington, Tredegar; and Mr A. Craig, Abertysswg. Awards:- Juvenile pianoforte solo, Andalusian Dance "—Master Jno. Henry Beddoe, Pont- lottyn. Open pianoforte solo, "Autumn Memories -Mr Dan Griffiths, Bargoed. Recitation, under 16 years of age, Make Childhood Sweet "—1, Blodwen Davies, Rhym- ney 2, divided between Dd. Arthur Davies, Abertysswg, and Frank Jenkins, Rhymney. Solo, for boys under 16, Flee as a bird "— 1; Idris Thomas, Dowkus 2, Thos. Moseley, Rhymney. 4 Solo for girls, under 16—1st and 2nd prizes were added together and equally divided between Misses Meta Davies, Abertysswg Winnie Jones, Abertysswg and Emma Davies, Abertysswg. Children's choirs, not under 35 int number and not over 16 years of age.—Three choirs com- peted, Vochriw (conductor, Mr Dd. Jno. Thomas) Pantywaun (conductor, Mr Wm. Morgan) Penuel Rhymney (conductor, Mr Thos. Griffiths)—1, Pantywaun 2, Penuel Rhymney 3, Vochriw. Tenor solo, Comfort ye My people "—Mr Ted Smith, Treharris. Male voice .competition, Sold ers* Chorus (Faust)—two choirs competed, Pengam and Vochriw. Winners, Pengam (conductor, Mr Edwin Jones, G. and L.T.S.C.). Chief choral competition, I will praise Thee, 0 Lord (D. Lodwick)—Two choirs competed, Vochriw and Pontlottyn. Pont- lottyn (conductor, Mr Jno. Evans) were winners. Recitation (open), Miss Katie Davies, Pont- lottyn. Soprano solo, Miss Minnie Warfield, Aber- tillery. Quartette, brass instruments—Rhymney. Contralto solo—Mrs Worthing, Ebbw Vale. Ambulance competition—1, Bedlinog, cap- tain, Thos. Thomas; 2, ,Deri, captain, Roger Gwynne 3, Troedyrhiw, captain, Jno. Hamer. Duet, tenor and bass—Messrs D. AerOn Parry and D. Jones, New Tredegar. Recitation, open—prize divided between Mr J. Harries, Rhymney, and Mr Joseph Davies, Rhymney. Bass solo—Mr D. Aeron Parry, New Tre- degar. Baritone solo—Mr J. M. Jarman, Rhymney. Champion solo, any voice- Mr D. Aeron Parry, New Tredegar. The Directors' Gift. During the day Mr N. S. Tall is delivered an address, and said he regretted the; absence of Mr McLaren, M.P., and he had been instructed to state, that Mr McLaren and the other directors of the company appreciated .the efforts of the workmen of Abertysswg in en- deavouring to provide an institute, and on the directors' behalf he had pleasure in handing to the proper authorities a cheque for £100. Mr W. R. Davies proposed, on behalf of the com- mittee and inhabitants of Abertysswg, a vote of thanks to Mr Tallis for his attendance at this, the first, annual Eisteddfod under the auspices of the Abertysswg Workmen's Library. This was seconded by Mr D. Roberta (under-manager), and carried unanimously.

RHIWDERIN. The charming neighbourhood of Rhiwderin was invaded by a large holiday crowd on Tues- day on the occasion of the fifth annual Eisteddfod in .aid of the Congregational Sunday School Building Fund. The contest took place in a large marquee, which was crowded. The conductor was the Rev. E. Bush, of Caerphilly, and the adjudicators were Mr Joseph H. Adams, /Birmii gham Mr T. Gabriel, Bargoed Professor W. E. Edwards, Newport, and Rev. H. Abraham, Newport accompanists, Messrs E. Williams, Risca, and T. Jenkins, Pontypridd. Male voice competition-I, Pengam (con- ductor, Mr Edwin Jones). Chief choral—PdntJottyn (conductor, Mr J. Evans).. 1 Bass solo—James Powell, Risca. Soprano soio—Madame Gunter Williams, Abertillery. Tenor solo—Mr E. Baker, Castleton. Vocal duet—Miss Gladys • Jones, Newport, and Miss E. Baker, Castleton. Solo, girls under 15—1, Grace Whitting, Bristol 2, Maud StepheD81 Newport. Special pianoforte test, under 16—Winifred Davey, Bristol. Pianoforte solo, open—1, Miss Elsie Crewys, Bristol 2, Miss Lena Samuel. Recitation—1, Mr; Howell Jones, Bristol; 2, Mrs Annie Bidgood, Bristol. Juvenile choirs—1, Duckpool-road, New- port 2, Gamdiffaith. Three choirs competed. Solo, boys under 15—Percy Silverhorne, Crosskeys. Pianoforte solo, under 12—Winifred Davey, Bristol. Ditto, under 16—Winifred Davey, Bristol. Baritone solo—Mr Bendate, of Nelson. Mezzo-soprano solo—Madame Gunter Wil- liams, Abertillery.

CRICKHQWFLL An Eisteddfod was held at the Clarence Hall, Crickhowell, under the presidency of Captain H. R Cholrnondeley. Captain J. J. Wat'iina conducted. The prize for the soprano solo went to Miss Bessie Weale, Rrynmawr. and the con- tralto solo prize was won by Miss Beatrice Jones, Bry "mas, and Arthur Isaac carried off first honours in the duet competition. The prize for quartette The sea hath its pearls," went to Mr Ton! Angel, Blaina, and friends. Other awards were :—Baritone solo, Mi- Arthur Isaac, Crick- howell bass solo, MrHTyril Watts, Newport; singing first sight, Mr Gunter, Clydach. The prize of X10 for the best rendering of Hatton S part song" The Tar Song," was awarded to Clydach, and the second to Cwmbran. Competitions at Tondu. The first annual Eisteddfod under the auspices of the Tondu Coronation Silver Band was held in a marquee on Pandy Field, lent for the occasion by Air T. Jones, Sarn Fawr. The president was Mr Onslow P. Treharne, Bryngarw House adjudicators, Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Liverpool. Mr C. Meudwy Davies, Llanelly, Mr J. Bailey, Pentre, Rev. H. Eynon Lewis, Brvneethin conductor, Mr Tom John,' Tonypandy; accompanists. Mr W. J. Evans, Aberdare, and Miss S. J. Butler, Pontycymmer. Awards :— Baritone solo—Mr Tom Williams, Blaen- garw. Juvenile choirs-1, Ogmore Vale (conductor, Mr W. H. Caple) 2, Treorky (conductor, Mr Septimus Ashton). Tenor solo—Mr W. M. Griffith, Gilfachgoch- Recitation, open—Prize divided between Mr J. J. Cobley, Aberkenfig, and Mr Wm. George Powell, Abercynon. Mixed tlioir-i-I. Penygraig (conductor. Mr Dan James) 2, Ogmore Vale (Mr William David). I Male voice parties—Maesteg, Merthyr Vale, Garw, Swansea, and Kenfig Hill competed. 1, Garw (Mr J. Butler) 2, Merthyr Vale (Mr Simon Davies). Brills band, open to class B and C, Songs of Handel "—1, Dinas 2, Aibion, Cilfynydd 3. Gilfach. Junior pianoforte solo-I, Master W. M. Francis, Gilvach 2. M; Dolan Evans, Aber- keufig 3, Master Wiiu a Morgans, Ynistawe. Children's solo—1, Miss Lydia Colwill, Aber- gwynli 2. Miss Lizzie Kinsey, Ogmore Vale. Open solo for children—1, Miss Mary Hannah Jones, Skewen 2, Miss Mary Ann Bates, Pontycluh. Open pianoforte solo-Miss Sarah Griffin. Swansea. Contralto solo-Miss Marian Morgan, Barry Dock. Soprano solo—Mrs Maggie Morris Evans. Tonyrefail. Children's recitation-Divided between Miss At. 17 Hannah Jones, Skewen, and Miss Martha Ann Moore, Blaengarw.

THE JURORS' FEES. At the conclusion on Monday of several tn. quests at the Bethnal Green Coroner's Court, for service at which jurymen under ordinary conditions are entitled to 2s, an allowance made by the London County Council, the Coroner (Dr. W. Wvnn Westcoty), addressing the jury, said, I don't know what to do about pacing you. I am not sure that the Lon" don County Council will not make a fuss." A Juror Well, that's all right. We've done the work and now we are not to be paid. The Coroner I did not say so. What I say is, the day is an awkward one. It is Bank Hobday, and before you can claim the 2s you have to declare to me that youhave lost wages by coming. Another Juror I have. (Laughter.) The C< r mer Have you all lost wages by at. tending here to-day ? The Jury (in chorus) Yes. The Coroner I thought you would say so. (Laughter.) It is nothing to do with me. You have to sign for the money, not me. A Juror That's easy. The Coroner Yes, but if it is untrue yon have to suffer, not me. A Juror I'll chance it.* (Laughter.) The jurors then started signing their naoiea. One of them, however, said he could not write, and his name was written for him, and he put. a cross, whereupon he said, I can tell the in' spector I did not sign it, cin't I ?" (Laughter.)

KNEW THE MAGISTRATE. Selina Garnham, 42, describing herself as a Suffragette," was charged at North London on Monday with soliciting at Pembury-road, Hackney. Prisoner protested her innocence, and declared that she would sooner be accused of murder. It'is not true, Mr Fordham," she added, passionately. I would not do such a thing." Mr Fordham: You seem to know me. (Laughter.) Accused I do not deny that I have bem here before, but never for such a thing as this- I spent JE50 on this court in defending my rights, but now I am a divorced woman. Mr Fordham I see you describe yourself a8 a Suffragette." Prisoner I said that last night, but it is not true. I do not agree with the suffragists. Constable Walter Jakes said that he saw the accused walk up to a young man and speak to him. He turned away. She then followed a half-drunken man, and took hold of his arnir He shook her off after they had walked for about 200 yards. As the young man first men* tioned complained, the witness took her 1Jlta custody. Mr Fordham. fined her 20s or 14^days.

STORY OF DIAMOND rUNS. Albert Atherton (19), an insurance ageflk giving an address at High-street, Brentford* was charged at Acton on Monday with stealIng. about July 24th, from a bedroom at 6, Queett Anne's-gardens, Chiswick, a diamond ring, value £ 10, the property of Mrs Clarice De Marney. Prosecutrix identified the ring, which was. produced by Detective-Sergeant Bedford., and also a bracelet that she had recently missed. Her maid, with whom the prisoner had kept company, liakl been suspected of stealing the ring, and left just over a week ago. Witness had no idea that prisoner came into the house on July 24th when she was out., Prisoner, who was greatly agitated, was giveO pome water, and when asked if he wanted to question the witness, said, No. I am sorry. Prosecutri,x who was very sympathetic, reo marked, I am sure he is," and expressed a wish not to press the charge. Accused then caught sight of a smartly* dressed young woman in court, and called out, Oh, forgive me, Kit," and leaned towards the spot where she was sitting. The young > woman burst into tears. A remand was ordered.

HOLIDAY AND THRIFT. St. Lubbock's Day has its good side, 11at it scarcely encourages that thrift which the banker who started it would doubtless like to st-te firmly rooted in our characters. Your Lancashire miner, for instance, withdraws on tho eve of the great day every penny he has in the savings bank. He goes with his fellows an expensive excursion of some hundreds of miles —10.000 of them have gone this year to Dart* mouth and Torquay—and on his arrival scatters plenty o'er a smiling land. Ask the Torquay restaurant-keeper, ask the Torquay cabman who is their tyest customer, and they will answer-not the ordinary tourist, not t?8 all-the-year-ruund resident, but the Lancashire miner, the Yorkshire mill-hand.

SUICIDE'S 70 FEET LEAP. A middle-aged man was seen to climb the ornamental ironwork of the Archway in Arch- way-road, Highgate, on Monday evening, and deliberately fling himself to the roadway be- neath, a distance of between 60 and 70 feet- The man's skull was crushed in completely' and death must have been instantaneous. Crowds of holidays-makers witnessed the occurrence. The suicide was the first from the new structure, which was erected about tel2 yeras ago.

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