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New Jewin On Tuesday evening, the 15th inst., Mr. Edward Owen, Secretary to the Royal Com- missson on Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire delivered an address to the Now Jewin Mutual Improvement Society under the presidency of Mr. E. A. Lewis, M.A.,D.Sc., on "The pleasures of Archae- ology." Although Mr. Owen made an apology that he had been unavoidably unable to prepare a written address, he proved to be a master of his subject, and gave a most. intelligent and interesting address. He confined himself mostly to dealing with the two main classes of prehistoric remains in Wales, namely the burial places and the camps. These burial places are indicated by tumuli (tomennau), and were divided into two classes-long burrows and round burrows, the long burrows representing the burial place of a long-headed race, and the round representing that of a round or a short headed race. The established theory that the former shaped mound is the older was suggested as a guide to the observer to determine the age of the monument. Human bones and skeletons found in the long mounds have afforded a great deal of evi- dence for the identification of their age. A difficulty arises in dealing with the latter class — the round mounds — through the interment taking the form of cremation that is, the bones being burnt, and placed in an urn, but in some cases these have been found to contain skeletons. This was ex- plained by the fact that the Celts (repre- sented by the round burrows) were divided into two classes, one burying by the process of cremation and the other by the process of inhumation. In dealing with the Cromlechs, Mr. Owen referred to the problem of Archaeologists to determine whether they were intended to be exposed, or covered in their earthen burial. He alluded to the Plas Newydd Cromlech as an example of a covered cromlech. He said that he had not found a single cromlech in the county of Montgomery, and he did not expect he would when the in- spection of the county would be resumed in the forthcoming summer. In dealing again with the camps, or hill- forts, he alluded to their variations in form and style-the very earliest type being very simple, consisting only of an earthen wall surrounded by a ditch. With the rolling of the ages the hill-forts became more complex. In conclusion he appealed to his fellow- countrymen to observe and study the ancient monuments of the first inhabitants of their country, when they next visited their mother- country during their holidays.-PICA.
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PENRY WILLIAMS'S GRAVE. A famous painter in the last century was Mr. Penry Williams, a native of Merthyr. A loan collection of his works have recently been exhibited at Cyfarthfa Castle, in his native town, and an interesting letter de- scribing the painter's tomb has just been published in the local press. It was written by Mr. J Herbert James, of Algiers, who states Whilst looking at the loan collection of the works of Penry Williams at Cyfarthfa Castle, I could not help remembering a pilgrimage which I made to the Protestant Cemetery in Rome to find out his grave in 1902, the centenary of his birth. It was found without much difficulty, and I was so much struck with the inscription that I copied it, and now that his name has been recalled to his fellow townsmen it may not be without interest to many, for it is one of which Merthyr might well be proud. The tomb consists of a small, shapely cross, upright upon a pedestal, which bears the following inscription Here lies PENDRY WILLIAMS. Born at Merthyr Tydfil, 9 Feby., 1802. Died at Rome, 27 July, 1885. Having lived there nearly 60 years. A painter of true genius. An exquisite interpreter of Italian character and scenery. A faithful friend, an honourable man. A d has crept into his name, which perhaps he himself almost sounded in pro- nouncing his name, for I well remember that in my boyhood all our Henries" were "Hendries" at Merthyr. He lies in noble company. Not far off is the tomb which contains the ashes of the poet Shelley, and another grave which contains all that was mortal of a young English poet, who, on his deathbed in the bitterness of his heart at the malicious power of his enemies, desired these words to be engraved on his tomb- stone 'Here lies one whose name was writ in water,' Feb. 24, 1821." Though no name appears upon that tomb, those who love the sweet verse of John Keats and know his sad story know, too, where to look for the tomb of the Young English Poet."
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when the home team lost their unbeaten record to Cardiff. It is felt that a stigma has been cast upon Welsh football, which will not be eradicated for many years. It is now definitely suggested that the movement to raise a national testimonial fund to Mr. Lloyd George should crystallise into the creation of a great central Welsh National Parliamentary fund, largely on the principle of those raised by religious con- nexions for denominational purposes. Every constituency is to contribute, the strong helping the weak, the latter to be assisted in need by large subsidies for campaign purposes. It is understood that Mabon is to visit the United States this summer. He will have a good reception, no doubt. The first real spring day in South Wales was on Monday. There were several hours of bright sunshine, and the coast line was clearly defined. Snowdrops and daisies are quite common at present in many parts of Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire. As the poet hath it "Spring! Spring! beautiful Spring! Hitherward cometh like Hope on the wing." In reference to the note in last week's CELT respecting lava bread, Mr. J. Kyrle Fletcher, the well-known antiquary, of Newport, informs us that lava bread is sold at Newport Market, and even at Bath. At any rate, it is not as extensively sold in any place as it is in Cardiff and Swansea Markets. The Mountain Ash Male Voice Choir have made arrangements for a return visit to the United States in the latter part of the present year. East and West will be covered, and subsequently the Choir will go to San Francisco. Afterwards, they will visit New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Alto- gether the tour will last some fourteen months. Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards will again act as conductor. Welsh music has been very much in evidence in America these last few years. On Wednesday, Dr. Garrod Thomas, J.P., gave a lecture on Lord Lister," at the Assembly Room, Town Hall, Newport, under the auspices of the Newport Secondary Education Committee. Dr. Garrod Thomas is a native of Cardiganshire, and, were he so inclined, he could easily become a Parlia- mentary candidate. He is a Welsh patriot, and takes much interest in national move- ments. A particularly appropriate badge for St. David's Day is the Celtic brooch. It is of exclusive design, charmingly finished, and emblazoned with the leek. It is obtainable from the sole makers, Rainforth & Son, jewellers, Newport. A CELT representative, who called at Payne's curio shop, Church Road, Newport, was shown a Queen Ann Card Table over 200 years old. It has receptacles for cards and money. This interesting curio is for sale.