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nj*e prize. The honours were divided between ■Vf or Powell, Pontypridd, and Taliesin M. f^'gaz), Aberdare. «ass Solo Contest.—Twenty-eight candidates jPPeared in this contest, the test pieces being ^cell's Rise, ye subteiTanean winds (in _.|aQd two Welsh melodies. Only two were '-owed to sing on the platform—a Narberth Sep, Brenig Jones, and D. Aeron Parry, f^re<iegar—the last-named, who had a bass voice, being awarded chief honour. *»^let, soprano and contralto—Best, Miss adge Baker and Miss Eva Phillip- Joiles, East foydon. rtpontralto solo—Best, Mrs F. M. Spry ^uatiie Chrystabelle Hambly)", Cardiff, inning the prize out of 60 competitors. She is present a pupil of Mrs Peikins (Miss Nellie ij\er)> and has also received lessons from Jif ,me Clara Novello Davies and Madame ^ghes Thomas. Musical Composition. year, at the Llangollen National Inddfod, an important prize in the class for jUsical composition was captured by a young ?*ngarian—Mr Henry Shalit, of Munich, who, a hohday in England, came across an teddfod programme. To-day Mr Slialit's v,, •lQe again figured among the victors, the *w. 2e °f £ 5 being awarded to him for the first rjOvement of a sonata for piano and 'cello. Qere were two candidates for a similar prize uered for the best tenor song to the words, y Grwenau (Robert Bryan), but the ^gs sent in lacked merit, and the prize was t ^Warded. The Right Hon. LORD ABERDARE, President of the morning session. .—. prize offered for a series of eight WaKUxary conversations (after the style of bein er Savage Landor) was withheld, there rpjS no merit in the two compositions sent in. a v3e National Eisteddfod Association offered for 1Ze °* £ 25 and the medal of the Association a catalogue of works of art in London »j^cuted by Welshmen or relating to Wales. Silc„ee compositions were s^nt in, and the Jj ??sful candidate was announced to be Mr ^wi°nes' Glouces^et-crescent, Camden A Protest Withdrawn. Sn j.y~en the result was announced on Tuesday in? + 6 ^^ical composition competition award- Mr C. T. Davies, of Merthyr Tydfil, the ^ord honours for a soprano song to Elvet's 3^j>Ynysy Plant," a fellow competitor, Evans, of Dowlais, entered a protest, that the contest was confined to tWtK-rs' then Mr Evans has discovered Particular event was open to all Welsh Con, .tors, and he has now written to the rpittee withdrawing his protest against Mr Davies, after whom," he adds, I am ^ow I take next place."

Second Choral Contest. SOUTHPORT'S DECISIVE VICTORY. '.1 F Extraordinarily Beautiful Singing." ^5° second choral competition was the great ,cal event of to-day, and this occupied the 7 *e afternoon from 3 o'clock until long after There were two prizes, a first of 450, to 1 a second of Z10, open to choirs of from 75 (W; voices for the best tmaccompanied ren- Dr. Callcott's O, Snatch me Swift Wd >> arry Evans's The Lord is my Shep- tend Over 12 choirs had entered, and this ?red necessary a considerable curtailment ^hoipn ^ast-named piece. Mr A. G. Gibbs's c^ojp 'London) did not appear, and the other r ~m tne nmowing oraer :— 2 r;anWe Vale Choir (Mr T. T. Powell). illesden District Choir (Mr J. S. 4j«l, Fishguard Bay Choral Union (Mr Evan 4h«*y). Sooi Portsmouth Excelsior Temperance Choral g ety (Air QiarlPS Weedon). JjV.1 °l('iord Philharmonic Society (Mr J. EL 6 )- 7' ^kewen Music Lovers (Mr Wm. Davies). Siw yentre and Treorchy United Choral o ety (jy[r james Da vies.). Sctlj'j Southport Choir (Mr William Tatter- 8oj,'i ?ranget°wn (Cardiff) "United Choral 10 o James Williams). 4t0r^i^rit°n Ferry Choral Society (Mr Evan Jtii. Cefn Mawr Choral Society (Mr G. W. ^gnes). ba.\>i He Waiting for the award Mr Gwynne Tfave 3X1 inspiring rendering of Dr. Ph Parry's song, '• Llewelyn ein Llyw Olal." The Adjudication. ^id\?arrY Evans, in delivering the award, his colleagues had paid him the com- feaao^1 asking him to deliver the award' for heaj-a that were pretty obvious. They had he Soirie very beautiful singing, and as far ^as concerned he had never expected to beautiful singing as they had had ti0tl ,0lie choir at least. The whole competi- displayed greaA skill not only on the the iv, J 0 choristers, but also on the part of Ctors. The Eisteddfod Committee tion'of^'n remarkable foresight in the selec- °ne or the test pieces in view of what Oh CcrttTed earlier in the day—he referred to tteu' SQatch me swift." (Loud laughter.) « sorry that was no^ his ioke, but Sir 8i<iera^ They had, after due con- }lori\ decided to award the second diuat,° ^illesden, and the first for extraor- beautiful singing to Southport. marks were awarded as follow, the \11:n marks being 100 for each test piece. Som. 1st. 2nd. Total. Wi^Port Choir 95 96 191 C'-fn^ eri District 85 90 „ 115 Bri^aWr Choral 78 82 160 88 70 158 S^lefr j »a'e United 70 80 „ 150 j?eUtw Philharmonic 85 65 150 5°it«srlailc^ Treorchy 86 60 146 Excelsior 75 65 140 60 70 130 Mus'c Lovers 60 65 125 ^et°wn, Cardiff 55 70 ^25

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Crowning of the Bard. CARDIFF LECTURER'S VICTORY. Picturesque Ceremony. BARDS' IMPROMPTU TRIBUTES. As soon as Mr Asquith had resume his seat after delivering his oft-interrupted speech, the bards were arranged in a long semi-circular line gailv garbed in the Gorsedd robes of white, green and blue. Among those who took part in the ceremony assisting the Archdruid were. Dr. Cynonfardd Edwards, Machreth, Bethel, Gwynedd, Boscawen, and a group of lady bards, prominent among whom was Lady St. David's, dressed in the green robe of an ovate, with a chaplet of green leaves. The subject of the poem was The Lord Rhys," one of the great heroic figures of Welsh history, who figured in the Crusades, and aroutid whose memory has collected a wealth of tradition which makes him in particular manner a suitable subject for heroic treatment by the Welsh bardic imagination, The adju- dicatorswere the Rev. H. Silyn Roberts, of Festiniog, and the Rev. Ben Davies, Panteg both themselves former winners of the crown., The former read a SLLpxmarised adjudication, r which, however, proved longer han the patienc of an audience two-thirds of which could hear" hardly a word of what he said. Six compositions had been received, which the adjudicators classified in the following ascending order of mentr-Cade11, Cadwgan y Fwyell, A Laddo a Leddir, Rhygyfai-ch, Merfyn_ Mr W. J. GBUFFYDD, of Cardiff, the Crowned Bard. (Photo by Freke, Cardiff). Abad, and Elidir. The contest really lay between the two last-named, butthe, adjqdica- tors were agreed in awarding the prize to Elidir. The announcement was greeted with ap- plause, which was redoubled when Mr W. J. Gruffydd, Welsh Lecturer at the South Wales University College, Cardiff, stood up in the midst of the audience to claim the coveted prize. Two of the sturdi- est of the bardic brotherhood, Pedr Hir, of Liverpool, and Rhuddwawr, of London. the first a Baptist, the second a Methodist minister, were deputed to conduct the victor to the platform to receive first the crown and then the homage of his brother and now subordinate bards. The ancient ceremony of holding the great sword above the victor s head, and the chal- lenge of the Archdruid to see if there were any present who dared question the award, was gone through, Mr Asquith and his party watch- ing the whole scene with unmixed delight, though they were startled by-the great roar of Heddwch which answered the Arcbdruid s thrice repeated challenge. The proud victorwas crowned. by the august hands of the Archdruid himself, upon whom Lady St. David's waited as-attendant hand- maiden, bearing the crown on a velvet bed. The crown this year took a novel form, and. instead of encompassing the head was only a wreath sufficiently large to-smnount the bardic; brow, being fastened behind by a couple of ribbons. It was,. a very choice pieee-of work- manship, and of considerable intrinsic value, being composed of ancient Greek gold leaves, and terra cotta flowers of convolvulus and, Jll}TMe.. •• -"1;:H, v. Mr ARTHUR AffGLE, whose orchestra ren- dered German's Welsh Rhapsody," and was highly praised by Sir C. V. Stanford. Bardic Tributes. The bards then came in turn to pay their tribute of song to their king. Most of these had been of necessity composed in Lhe short interval of time between the announcement of the winner and the delivery of the bardic greet- ing. The Rev. J. J. Williams, of Pentre Rhondda, the chaired bard of last year, touched the key- note thus 4 Argraffer y gair Gruffydd-ar fynor Feini yn dragvwydd A rhanner trwy't' wybrennydd, Aur dant i arwr y dydd,

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MEN OF MARK AT THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. Top row:-M-r W. E. Da-vies (Bassano) and Mr D. R. Hughes (Reinbold Thiele), the general secretaries. f f^hard Jones]oint hon. treasurer (Russell); Mr E. VincentEvacs, chairman of the Executive Commit- tee (Remholt Thiele) and Mr John Hmds, ]omt hon. treasurer f^ndl BotU)m row :~The Machreth Rees (Valerie,) aaid Mr T. Hxrws Davies (Downey), platform organisers. I —

I EISTEDDFOD ADJUDICATORS AND CONDUCTORS. I Top Row:-Sir CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD fHtisted); Dr. W. G. "MENAUGHT (Russell); Mr D. EMLYN EVANS Adjudicators.. Middle Row Mr DAN PRICE (-ff. E. iiuil); Mr HARRY EVANS; Adjudicators. Bottom Row CYN-ONFARDD LLEW TEGID LLIFON (Lettsome, Llangollen) Eisteddfod Conductors. Top row—Sir LAWRENCE ALMA TADEMA (Haines), Professor J. MORRIS JONES. Middle row—Tlje Rev. J. J. WILLIAMS, the Rev. BEN DAVIES (Bplland), the Rev. R. SILYlST ROBERTS (Lewis Utica) Bottom row-Mr J. HAVANA THO^lS (Paul Laib), Mr T. ERAT HARRISON (Ellis and Walery).

The Rev. T. Davies (Bethel), Cardiff (Swan- sea crowned bard), followed thus Tywysog enwofe ei eJWst, A'i gynnar wrhyctri C O'r oesoedd hen y brysi, A ruban hardd ein Derby ni. The Rev. J. E. Davies, M-A. (Rimddwawr), London, thus greeted him Pryddestwr pen gurodd Ein rhagoraf feirdon Yw'r gwr a biau'r gOron 0 hawl wir yn yr wyl hon. Brynfab, the farmer poet of Treforrcst, struck a lighter note when he described the victor iïhus A'i aven fel, os yw'n fain Ein harwr a gurodd feirdd milaia. The crowning song was admirably rendered by Mr Ivor Foster, who received a hearty encore, to which he was compelled to respond. The Winner. Mr W. J. Gruffydd, the crowned bard, is the- assistant lecturer in Celtic at the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff. • He is the product of the Welsh inter- mediate schools, for Mr Gruffydd, who is the son of a quarryman at Bethel, in Carnarvon- shire, was the first pupil registered in the first intermediate school in Wales. The Carnarvon School was the first to be established and Mr Gruffydd's name is the first registered, having won a scholarship, the headmaster being Mr Trevor Owen, now of Swansea. After a very suc- cessful career at this school he proceeded to the North Wales University Coilege at Bangor, and thence to Jesus College, Oxford. He afterwards travelled extensively on the Continent and acquired a good knowledge of modern Euro- pean languages. On his'return to Wal- he was appointed on the staff of the Beaumaris County School, and left to take up a position in a secondary school at Scarborough. He afteiVards returned to Carn&cvonj and about Mrs F. M. SPRY, of Cardiff, winner of the i Contralto Solo Competition on Wednesday. (Photo, by C. Corn, Cardiff). « v <—: that appertains Lhe welfare of Welsh litera- ture and poetry- r,le has made a special study four yea:\ ago Was appointed to the position he now hJkls. AeVis a keen, though modest,, nationalist, "'1.11 tAkes a deep interest in all of Welsh poetry, and is a great admirer of Goronwy Owen. He commenced writing poetry when very young, and is a pretty lyrist. Mr Gruffydd has already published one or two volumes of poetry, and came very near securing the crown at the Bangor Eisteddfod of 1902. When the controversy took place some years ago rela- tive to the "status of Y Bardd Newydd," Mr GrufEydd, as representing a type of the younger school of bards, took a prominent part in it. He has also contribute largely to Welsh periodicals, and has written as many as 17 separate sets of verses to Cymru," Cerdd yr Hen Chwarehvr and Cerdd yr Hen Forwr being the better known. As a lecturer his ser- vices have been in great request, for he has-a pleasant delivery and a thorough knowledge of the subjects he deals with. He has lectured before the Cardiff Cymmrodorion, Cymreig- yddion i Fenni," and the Carnarvon Literary Union, and his lecture on Penillion Tetyn is regarded as a gem. Mr GrufEydd has done considerable research work as well, and for some time past has interested himself in the establishment of a Welsh Manuscript Society. This year a book entitled Y Flodeu-gerdd Newydd," edited by Mr Gruffydd, created con- siderable comment. It is an anthology of cywyddau by 25 bards, ranging from GrufEydd Grug to Sion Phylip. On the first day of the Eisteddfod Mr Gruffydd also won a £ 10 prize for a monologue. Chancellor's Reception. No one is prouder of the victory of Carnarvon in the chief choral contest than the Chancellor of the Exchequer, for the victors are his con- stituents. On Wednesday afternoon the right ho n. gentleman welcomed the choir at an afternoon tea, served in the dining-room of his official residence in Downing-street. Unfor- tunately, Mr J. Williams, the conductor, had to return to Carnarvon on Tuesday night, and therefore did not hear the congratulations which the choristers received from the Chan- cellor, who delivered a highly interesting speecp in Welsh. Mrs Lloyd George and Miss Megan Mr D. AERON PARRY, of New Tredegar, winner of the bass solo competition. (World's Graphic Press.) I' Lloyd George assisted in welcoming the guests, and after tea an impromptu Welsh concert was held, the choir being led by Mr Walter Thomas. During the proceedings a telegram was read from the Rhymney Gwent Choir congratu- lating Carnarvon on their victory. Among the > guests were Lady St. David's and Mr Willia-m Jones, M.P.

Welsh National Anthem. MEMORIAL TO THE AUTHOR. The project for the erection of a national memorial at Pontypridd to perpetuate the memory of the composer of the Welsh National Anthem, the late Mr Evan James (Ieuan ap Iago), and his son, Mr James James, who set the words to music, took practical form at a -representative meeting held at Pontypridd on Friday, when over M was promised in sub- ? scriptions. The meeting, which was of an en- thusiatic nature, was held at the Council Chamber, and was presided over by Mr Moses Jones, chairman of the Pontypridd Urban Dis- trict Council. The initiation of the movement for a national tribute to Ieuan ap Iago originated with the Pontypridd Cymmro- dorion Society, the late composer having re- sided for many years at Pontypridd, and the immortal words were written in Ieuan's house in Mill-street, within a few yards of the South Wales Daily News offices. I IEUAN AP IAGO. ■' (Photo by T. Forrest & Sons, Pontypridd.) ■j*— ■ — ■' '■ r Councillor T. B. Evans proposed That this public meeting, representative of the different parts of Wales, reeognising the world-wide and inspiring influence-of our National Anthem, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," heartily resolves to take immediate steps to perpetuate in Pontypridd, their native town, the immortal memory of Ieuan ap Iago. who composed the words, and his son, Mr James James, the author of the music. Rev. J. Dvfnallt Owen seconded. Mr Rhys Morgan, M.A., gave an interesting account of the life of Ieuan ap Iago. He was a weaver by occupation, and when engaged at the loom Ieuan kept a slate near him, upon which he jotted down the thoughts which occurred to him, and these he would at leisure transfer to a book. His son James was exceed- ingly fond of music, and especially of playing the harp. It was on a Sunday in 1856 that the immortal words and music were composed. When Mrs James came home from chapel she found her son strumming on the harp and his father composing the words. The resolution was unanimously carried.

OBITUARY. Colonel A. S. Cameron, V.C. The death occurred at Bath on Friday of Colonel Aylmer Spicer Cameron, who received the Victoria Cross for gallantry in leading a fodorn hope at the siege and storming of Kotah during the IndiaA Mutiny. Death of an Officer. N Lieutenant-Colonel William Chetwode Lloyd, formerly of the 20th Hussars, was on Friday found dead at his residence at Bideford. Mr Daniel Richards, Maesycwmmer. Mr Daniel Richards, a member of the St. Mellon's Rural District Council, who resided at Maesycwmmer, passed away suddenly on Monday, being found dead in achair. He was 70 years of age, and one of the oldest inhabi- tants of the district. He was.acoa.1 merchant, I The late MR DANIEL RICHARDS. and for many years had been a colliery pro-' prietor. He was a deacon of the Tabor Congre- tional Church, was a member of the old School Board and the Newport Board of Guardians. He had not been in good health for some time past. Mr T. G. Smith, Bridgend. The death occurred at his residence at Porth- cawl on Sunday of Mr T. G. Smith, formerly manager of the Bridgend branch of the National Provincial Bank for many years. He was a son of the late Mr T. G. Smith, Bridgend, and succeeded his father in the management of the bank at Bridgend about 30 years ago. Last year, owing to failing health, Mr Smith retired from his position as bank manager on superannuation, and went to live at Porthcawl. He was a prominent Churchman, was rector's warden at St. Mary's, Nolton, for many years, and superintendent of the Nolton Sunday School. He was one of the founders of the Bridgend Cottage Hospital, and treasurer of the hospital funds; also treasurer of the Porthcawl Rest, and of the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians. In politics he was a staunch Conservative. He married Miss Dare, of Dieppe, who survives him. Mr Smith was a brother-in-law of Dr. Pringle, formerly medical superintendent of the Glamorgan County Asylums. He was aged 60.

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