Denbighshire Free Press

WEDNESDAY. Though the attendance at the Eisteddfod on Tuesday was a little disappointing, that, at Wednesday's meeting was entirely satis- factory. The weather was again very fine, and the railway station was an exceedingly busy place, the traffic fully warranting the extensive preparations which had been made for coping with it in an orderly, fashion. The presidents of the day were Lord Kenyon and Mr J Herbert Lewis, M.P., and the conductors were Mr L D Jones (Liew Tegid) and Mr Tom John. Lord Kenyon, who presided during the earlier part of the meeting, gave a brief address in which, speaking in the name of the county, he wished success to the Eis- teddfod and said he trusted that when the Eisteddfod was next held in North Wales, two years hence, they would see if they could not provide a greater proportion of Welsh choirs for the chief competition than one out of five (applause). It was a sad thing, whatever the reason, that there was only one Welsh choir competing. It might be because it was more difficult in the scattered districts of North Wales for choirs to get together and practise, but he was quite sure it was more innate in the Welshman to sing than it was in anybody who competed with him (applause), and that it would be more easy to train a Welsh choir than a choir from England or else- where (applause). Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., who presided in the afternoon and was heartily greeted on rising to speak, said it gave him great pleasure as a Welshman, a native of Flint- shire, and a resident of Caerwys, the old home of the Eisteddfod, to witness its success at Rhyl, and the immense crowds who had met together that day (cheers). The Eisteddfod had done much to unite the nation. Year after year it brought North and South together, and reunited under the wing of Wales, the motherland, the scattered members of the Celtic race (cheers). It had helped them to realise more than one national aspiration, and he believed that, thanks in large measure to the advocacy of Eisteddfodwyr they were within measurable distance of the attain- ment of those national institutions like a national museum and a national library, adequately supported by Government funds, which were the inheritant right of every nationality. The Eisteddfod had also done its share in the work of preserving the Welsh language. Roman, Saxon, Dane and Norman had in turn conquered Wales, or parts of it, foreign tongues had come and gone, not without leaving traces of their stay but the ancient British tongues still remained, and was as living a force as ever in their national life, worship, and literature (applause). It was to the Sunday School and the Eisteddfod that the preservation of their language was chiefly due (applause). It was worth studying. Its literature was pure, and among the many excellencies of that literature its hymnology was equal to that of any language (applause). He trusted that the practical suggestions made by Mr William Jones for the promotion of the study of Welsh history and literature would be carried into effect, and that they would have a revival of the study of Welsh classical authors. Some thought that the next hundred years would see the practical extinction of all the Celtic tongues, but old Taiiesin prophesied many a century ago Their tougue they shall keep," and the prophesy had been fulfilled. In a utili- tarian age, when everything had to justify its existence, the language lived and J thrived. But however dearly the Welsh J language might be cherished, it was for } them to remember that nationality was not limited by language, that there were more Welsh hearts than Welsh tongues, and that there was a still wider circle of those who sympathised with all that was good in their distinctive national life (applause). He trusted that the Eisteddfod would long remain the embodiment of a pure and broad- minded patriotism, a festival of which any notion might bo proud (applause). Shortly before tha great choral contest the Princess Louise Augusta of chréswig- Holstein arrived, accempad-by Mr H R Hughes, of Kinmel, the*Misses Hughes, and other ladies and gentlemen. As t'ltsy entered the audience rose and applauded. Her Royal Highness gracefully acknow- ledged the greeting. Seats had been re- served for the party in the first row of the reserved area, and these they occupied. The other seats were nearly all filled. The audience was probably the largest ever congregated at a North Wales Eisteddfod. It was the wish of the Princess Louise to attend the Eisteddfod on this occasion as a member of the audience, and she appeared to take a keen and continued interest in the singing. Mr D Trehearn, the chair- man of the Music Committee of the Eis- teddfod, presented to Her Royal Highness copies of the scores of the compositions to be sung. THE AWARDS. One competitor only sought the prize for pedal harp playing, and he was declared to be worthy of it by Mr Francis Lloyd. The winner was Mr Tom Bryant, of Pontypridd. Mr David E Ellis, Cefnmawr, Raabon, in a competition in which there were 61 entries, was given the prize for the tenor solo.— Dr Cummings, in making the announce- ment, which met with popular approval, commented upon the excessive vibrato indulged in by a number of the competitors. If a man had a good voice, let him not try to alter it. He wished he could go back to the days of his youth, and sing with a clear, untrembling voice, though he could do the vibrato beauWolly now (laughter). Let young singer* avoid as they would avoid poison that terrible trembling in the voice (applause). The same adjudicator declared the decision of his colleagues and himself in the case of the soprano solo competition. Three of the singers rendered the test pieces on fcke platform, but Dr Cummings I pieces on fcke platform, but Dr Cummings stated that out of the 54 who had entered I 20 had been heard in the preliminary test. *■ f '■ ? T. He had not heard for many a long day so many fine soprano voices. The prize went to Miss Jennie Ellis, Cardiff. There was a similarly numerous entry for the baritone solo, and after a splendid array of vocalists had been heard in the public and private tests the prize was divided between Mr G T Llewelyn, Port Talbot, and Mr T Lewis, Hengoed, Glam- organ. Of the five choirs who had entered in the chief choral competition four faced their giant task, and they sang in the following order:—Mid Rhondda United, North Staffordshire District, Hanley and District, and West Lancashire. All four performed the three specified works "How dark, 0 Lord, are Thy decrees," from Handel's "Jeptha;" J H Roberts' "Sleep, my beloved," and Mendelssohn's Come with torches," and all did remarkably well and gained unstinted applause. The audience, of course, was overwhelmingly Welsh, but the achievements of the English choristers were recognised generally and generously. The adjudicators were Dr W H Cummings and Messrs D Emlyn Evans, D Jenkins, and C Francis Lloyd. After a few general remarks in Welsh by Mr Emlyn Evans, Dr Cummings gave the adjudication. He said he had heard choral singing of Handel in England, America, Wales, Germany, and France, and he had never heard better than he had heard that day, if he had heard as good (cheers). The choirs did not do equally well in all the pieces. The first choir sang the Handel music extremely well, but they missed the composer's intention, which was clearly expressed in the score. The part song j they sang extremely well, and with the Mendelssohn chorus they were electrifying and superb (cheers). In the case of the second choir, they sang the Handel piece, far better, for they put mental effort into it, and realised the intentions of the com- poser (cheers). They also sang the part song exquisitely, and a most difficult part song it was. Mendelssohn chorus they took at an enormous speed, but they were justified by the composer's metronome mark. It was to be performed with only one beat in the bar. The third choir sang very well indeed, but the Handel piece was not quite as good, nor was the part song. The fourth choir took the Mendelssohn music at two beats in the bar instead of one. The adjudicators were unanimous in their opinion as to which was the best choir. The second best was No. 1 (Mid Rbondda), and the best was No. 2 (North Staffordshire)-cheers. The prize of X200 accordingly went to the North Staffordshire and District Choir, the conductor of which was Mr James Whewall, of Hanley, a veteran who in the course of his career has led many choirs to victory. The englyn competition on the subject "Y Dwyreinwynt" (" The East Wind "), produced 106 efforts, and the adjudicators —Elfed and Eifionydd-divided the prize between Eifion Wyn, of Portmadoc, and the Rev D Lewis (Dewi Medi), Llanelly. Eleven compositions were submitted for the prize of five guineas offered for a Welsh novel illustrative of present-day life in Wales, but the adjudicators, Messrs W Llewellyn Williams, M.A B.C.L., and Caleb Rees, B.A., reported that none was worthy of the prize, which was therefore not awarded. Essay, "The Genealogy of Owen Glyn- dwr's Mother, for four generations, pater- nally and maternally, with dates and authorities." The prize, Y,4, was given by Mr Foulkes Roberts, Denbigh, and there were five compositions submitted, but the adjudicators, Canon R Trevor Owen and Professor J E Lloyd, roported that none was of sufficient merit, and the prize was not awarded. .4Translation from Latin to Welsh- 41 Itinerarium Kambrite," Giraldus Cam- brensis ( £ 15): Mr J C Davies, M.A., the Organizer of Eduction for the County of Denbigh. The Eisteddfod Association offered a prize of £25 and the Association medal, value R10, for an essay on A History of the Pervedd Wlad (the four Cantrevs) till the State of Rhuddlan, 1284." The prize was awarded to Mr A Morris, Newport, Mon, the winner at several previous Eis- teddfodau on Welsh historical subjects. Drawing of a group of models, or any other object (age limit 15)-George M'Lean, Pwllheli County School. Original study—life-size head and black and white-prize £2 2s.-Prize awarded to Miss Winifred Hartley, Bangor. Pen and ink or wash production, illus- trating any Welsh legendary or historical subject—Carreg-y-Gwalch. Design for a book cover—Constance. Design for the mural decoration of a room-Miss Winifred Hartley, Bangor. Lady's nightdress, hand sewn—Mrs Belton, Prestatyn. Hand-made man's linen shirt-Miss Eliz. Thomas, Llanelly. Flannel petticoat, with embroidery, &c- Miss P Richards, Carmarthen. pocket handkerchiefs, embroidered, three separate designs-Mrs Hudson Jones, Ruthin. Silk frock for child, smocked-Miss Bella Coyle. Child's smocked dress, any material- Priscilla Gwynne. Reproduction of crewel work of the 17th or 18th century on linen-Miss Frances A Jones, Port Dinorwic. Embroidered panel in any material-Miss Estne Bullick, Pistyll, Holywell. Small article embroidered—Nemo. Embroidered on linen in one colour, either silk, crewel, or ingrain cotton—Miss Esme Bullick, Pistyli, Holywell. Ecclesiastical embroidery—Miss Frances A Jones, Port Dinorwic. Hand-knitted knickerbocker stockings- Miss Annie Evans, Carmarthen. Ladies long-ribbed stockings-Miss Mary Evans, Llanelly. Hand-knitted gloves-Miss A E Jones, Llanidloes. Crochet lace—Eify. Crochet lace collar or chemisette—Eify. Lace worked with needle or bobbin lace —W E Knowles, London. Knitted Cardigan jacket—Messrs J T Hughes and Son, Vale-street, Denbigh. Church lace work—Geraldine Lichtas, Pantasaph. In the competitions for botany, the prize of £2 2s for the best collection of plants, mounted and named, illustrating the flora of any Welsh district (prize given by Mr J L Muspratt, J.P., Rhyl) was awarded to Miss E M Wood, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead. Mrs J J Jones, Llanelly, was awarded a similar prize for a collection of ferns indigenous to Wales, and classified and named by the competitor. For the best arranged collection of wild flowers, accompanied by a short description of each (age limit 14 years), Master Arthur David Jones, Llandegai Boys' School, Bangor, was awarded a prize of 22 2s. The adjudi- cator, Dr Alfred Daniell, M.A., commented upon the excellence of the collection, con- sidering that the competitor was only a young boy. The winner, upon being invested, was heartily applauded. A prize for an arranged collection of farm weeds was won by Mrs R S Rowlands, Pensarn. For the prize offered for a collection of insects injurious and useful to plant life, accomps^je'l by a short aoennnfc of the influence of such insects upon the peculiar plant in question, there was no entry and a similar report was made upon the prize offered for an essay on the life history of M Baddy Long-logs," of the great water beetle, and of two others selected by the competitor. THE EVENING CONCERT. The evening concert took place before a crowded audience. Like the previous one, the chief feature was the first performance of a new oratorio. The work now pre- sented was entitled "Job." The composer, Mr David Jenkins, Mus.Bae., himself con- ducted the work, which, it may safely be asserted, surpasses anything previously produced by this composer. The titular part was taken by Mr Evan Williams, the Welsh-American tenor, in a most finished and artistic manmer, the trials and sorrows of Job being most feeling depicted. Miss Maggie Davies sustained the soprano parts in her usual finished manner, Miss G wladys Roberts, Messrs Ivor Foster and Tom Edwards completing a most competent cast. Taken altogether, the performance may be voted a success. The second portion of the concert was of a miscellaneous character, the successful choir of the afternoon repeat- ing their magnificent contributions.

THURSDAY. At the Gorsedd in the morning, the first honorary degree was conferred on a South African Welshman in the person of Mr David Rees, formerly of Llanelly, and eight times Mayor of East London, who will henceforth be known in the bardic circle by the name of Deheufah." The remaining candidates came forward in the following order Miss Carmichael, a Highland delegate, March y Mor Mr Hamilton (Dublin), Ap Derwydd Mrs Hamer Lewis, Morfudd Elwy Mr R Roberts, solicitor, London, Eugrad Mr O'Malley (treasurer of the Celtic Association), Mab y Glyn Rev Morien Mon Hughes (Rune, America), Morien Mon Rev Hugh Evans (fSrymbo), Cynfor Miss Jones Hughes, Eryl Miss Gwladys Roberts, Gwladys" Mr A Taylor (Penarth), Arlunydd Mr Howell idris, Idris Mr Greenhalgb, Glasfryn Mr A Foulkes Roberts (Denbigh and Prestatyn), Llechryd Rev D Tecwyn Evans, Dewi Tecwyn." Those who had passed the Gorsedd examinations in music, poetry, and prose were afterwards introduced to the Archdruid and had conferred upon them the names which have already appeared in the press. One of those who qualified as a bard deserves mention here. She was a young girl of 18 numed Miss Martha Griffith. She belongs to Liver- pool, and was given the title Mona," as a compliment to her native county of Anglesey. At the outset of the Eisteddfod meeting there were several indications of an en- couraging character, the chief of which was the attendance at the time the President was due to deliver his presidential address. The morning President was Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn. Mr Tom John was the first conductor, being relieved later by Llew Tegid. The Eisteddfod song was contributed by a well-known local artiste, Mr T Amos Jones, who selected his own composition, "Gwalia," which was enthusiastically received. Reference was made to the bereavement which had overtaken Judge Parry, of Manchester, through the accidental death of his daughter, on Wednesday. Llew Tegid observed ""that the least that an assembly of Welsh people could do would be to show its sympathy with one who was very closely identified with the life of Wales. A vote of condolence was then passed in silence. Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn said that the honour of the position he occupied was precious in the sight of all Welshmen. It was an unmixed pleasure to him. The Eisteddfod was chief among institutions in the national life of Wales all classes, creeds, and political opinions were put aside, and every one vied with each other to help on the objects of the great festival. There was only one question ever asked at those gatherings, and that was A oes heddweh ? and there was only one answer ever given. As Welshmen they should use every endeavour to keep that institution in the future as national as it had been in the past. It must be the nursery of all the best talent of Wales, where the soris and daughters of the Principality could be encouraged and stimulated by wholesome competition to achieve the best results. All that was desired was unity, peace and goodwill amongst themselves (loud cheers). Mr Lloyd George, M.P., the afternoon president, speaking in Welsb, said he was glad to see that the Eisteddfod was main- taining its popularity. He was of the same opinion as Mr W Jones, M.P. He was glad to hear that he and others had been speaking about a Welsh National Library, but let them remember this, whether the library went to Cardiff or to Aberystwyth—and he was not going to settle that-it would not necessarily make them a reading nation. Wales, like other nations, must strive for culture. The Eis- teddfod would not be doing its part, however successful in vocal and instru- mental music, if it did not give the people a taste for culture. There was nothing that a nation had ever done that Wales would not in the future be able to accom. plish, for it possessed every essential for national success and prosperity (cheers). Welshmen had a country worth sacrificing and fighting for (cheers). What more then was needed? A determination to keep at it, and if Wales only persevered then Wales of the future would be above all her competitors (cheers). THE AWARDS. Adjudication, pottery—(a) Two large flower pots of Welsh manufacture: Mr Evan Jones, Gweni Pottery, Glamorgan. —(b) Ornamental plates or dishes of Welsh manufacture: Mr Evan Jones, Gweni Pottery, Glamorgan.—(d) Best kitchen service Mr Evan Jones, do. Adjudication on the elergys to the late Dean Howell (Llawdden)-Five competitors. Not worthy of the prize. Adjudication, basket work—(a) Waste paper basket: 1 Mr Fred Gifford, Institute for the Blind, Cardiff; 2 Mr B Bradley, 6, Cross-street, Holyhead.—(b) Confined to blind persons: Mr Fred Gifford, Cardiff. Competition, violin solo, (a) "Reverie," (b) "Tarantella"—1 Mr Evan Williams, Tunnell Road, Llanelly; 2 Miss Shay, Liverpool (prize given by Mrs Muspratt). Adjudications, Works iu Metal—(c) Wrought Iron Garden or Wicket Gate, not less than 2ffc 6in wide: Mr-G F Finch, Builth.—(e) Set of Ornamental Wrought Iron Furniture for an entrance door of a public building, consisting of a pair of hinges, handle, hbeh and escutcheon: Mr G F Finch. Builth.—(g) Ornamental Wrought In>n Lantern, with bracket or chain, or bJth Miss Agnes Mostyn. 1 Adjudication, Hir a Thoddiad, "The Anchor "—Mr A Rees, Glanaman. Competition, Mezzo Soprano, A Dream Divine "-Miss Jennie Ellis, Cardiff. Adjudication, Cynydd, "Y Goleuydd" (Bolster)-Rev Y Davies, Bethel, Cardiff. Competition, Pennillion singing-Mr Owen Owens (Ap Ehedydd), Llanerchy- medd. Adjudicator, Telynor Seiriol. Competition, string quartette, open to amateurs—(a) C Pogo Adagio,' (b) I Presto': Ap Tydvil, Rhondda Valley, and party. Adjudication on the essays, 'The history of Interleudes in Wales': 'Plorator.' Adjudication, three short stories illustra- tive of Welsh life in the early part of the Nineteenth Century: 1st 'Gwynedd,' 2nd Afange.' Both did not appear. Competition, duet, tenor and bass- Baner Rhyddid': Messrs Edward Lloyd and Tudor Owen, Blaenau Ffestiniog. IUCompetition, orchestral band, confined to Wales (amateurs except conductor)— Anacreon,' overtures: Rhondda Orchestral Society, under the leadership of Mr P G Smith, inverted by Lady Mostyn. Adjudication on the ode for the chair. Subject, Geraint and Enid," not to exceed 800 lines. Prize, t20 and a carved oak chair. Adjudicators, Professor J Morris Jones, M.A., Bangor; Elfed, and Berw. The three adjudicators came on the platform, and Professor J Morris Jones, M.A., delivered their adjudication and announced that Cynon fab Clydno' was the first, who turned out to be the Rev Machreth Rees, and was escorted to the platform by the Revs Ben Davies and J T Job, the band playing 4 See the Conquering Hero comes.' The ceremony of the chair was carried out under the direction of Hwfa Mon, and Eifionydd (the Gorsedd Recorder). The chairing song, Y Ferch o'r Sker,' was sung by Mr Ben Davies. Mr Davies was encored, and sang Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,' the audience joining in the chorus. Bardic addresses by Watcyn Wyn, Tudwal, Huwco Penmaen, Gwespyr, Penllyn, Bryfdir, Alltyd Eifion, Tegfelyn, Union, Morus Meirion, Maclmo, Gwynedd, Negesydd o'r Ynys Werdd (who delivered his stanzas in Irish), Cadvan, and several others. Competition for female choirs, from 50 to 60 voices—(a) 'The Spanish Gipsy Girl,' (b) 'Sweet Balmy days of Spring,' (c) 'Y Deryn Pur' ('The Gentle Bird'): Prize divided between Llanbradach Choir, under Miss S Moses, and Manx Ladies Choir under Miss Carmell. Adjudication on the best specimen or specimens of handwork done by persons over 15 years of age: Mr Edward Evan Jones, Trefnant. Adjudication, photograph—(d) For the best series of six photos of Welsh mountain river and lake scenery Ex,' who did not appear. (f) For the best set of six photos of animals-Mr John Williams, Rhyl. Adjudication on the translation (My Father), from 'Islwyn': Prize divided between Mr Rees D Morgan, Maesteg, and 'Longfellow.' THE EVENING CONCERT. The programme at Thursday evening's meeting consisted of a performance of Gounod's impressive oratorio, The Redemption." The principals were Madame Bertha Rossow, Miss Gwladys Roberts, Mr Ben Davies, and Mr Andrew Black. The choruses were sung by the Eisteddfod Choir, and the accompaniments by the Eisteddfod Orchestra. The pavilion was crowded, and the vast audience gave eloquent testimony to its appreciation of the distinct musical treat provided. The Lord Bishop of St Asaph presided, and expressed the hope that next year more of the prize winners would belong to the Principality. THE RECEIPTS. The receipts yesterday (Thursday) were stated to be £800. This makes a total up to date of £ 2,450. The total sum required to clear the expenditure is iJ4,000.

RIVAL CLAIMS FOR THE 1906 EISTEDDFOD. CARNARVON SELECTED. Intense interest was taken in the joint annual meeting of the National Eisteddfod 0 Association and the Gorsedd Association by reason of the rival claims put forward by Shrewsbury, Wrexham, and Carnarvon to the Eisteddfod for the year 1906. The Archdruid presided over an unusually large attendance of members. The Secretary (Mr Vincent Evans) pre- sented the annual report, from which it appeared that since its formation the Association had spent more than zC200 above its receipts, miinly in publishing the transactions of the Eisteddfod, the total expense on this being R3,032. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr M T Morris (Carnarvon), seconded uy the Rev T I Job. There were three poweriui deputations present on behalf of the claimants for the 1906 gathering, and considerable merri- ment was caused when they all, practically with one voice, agreed to abide by the con- ditions attaching to the holding of the festival. When asked if they were pre- pared to hand over half the surplus, if any, to the Eisteddfod Association, the Shrews- bury deputation made a generous promise to give all the surplus. The Rev T 0 Jones (Tryfan) raised the question of permitting intoxicants to be sold within the ground of the Eisteddfod pavilion, but Cadran, though parsonally opposed to such a practice, declared that the matter was not before the meeting. Shrewsbury's representatives were intro- duced by the Hon Mrs Bulkeley Owes, who claimed that Shrewsbury was a part of the ancient kingdom of Powys» therefore a Welsh town. Mr Green, e [ member for Shrewsbury, and Mr William Jones, a prominent Welsh resident, also argued the case of their town. The Mayor of Carnarvon arguments on behalf of that town. He was followed by the Dean o 8 r »nd by Mr M T Morris, "ut whenever the tad visited Carnarvon it h» success, and that from time to time the Carnarvon committees had given to the nation a sum of £ 3,000, which represented more than a third of the total «jJ.rPlus left by all the Eisteddfodau of Wales. Mr Lloyd George, M.P. supported the case of Carnarvon, asserting that Carnarvon would see that the Welsh character of the Eis- teddfod would be preserved. In opening the case for Wrexham the Bishop of A*aph paid a tribute to the public spirit shown by Shrewsbury in ap- plying to have the first Eisteddfod held there (hear, hear). The consideration which weighed mainly with him was the good of the Eisteddfod as a national in; stitotion, and he wished to satisfy himself whether it ë. yYjiiii or not to bold the Eisteddfod outside the limits,of Wales. If t was to be made thoroughly national they .til" must excite interest in it throflg00 jfj length and breadth of the # this respect he maintained thai tne narvon deputation had given away by laying stress on the freq«eBC|t^te. which the Eisteddfod had been and the fact that the national sPlfl already thriving there. Other speakers on behalf of were the Mayor (Mr Birkett the Rev Peris'Williams, the latter of reminded the audience that it was9 ) moot point whether Shrewsbury North Wales town or not. The voting was by ballot, and tVl1; figures were called out it was feanV Carnarvon had been selected by aD k whelming majority. The voting follows :—•Carnarvon, 74 W reha¡)J. Shrewsbury, 8. The Hon Mrs Bulkeley Owen oualy informed the assembly that ^$ bury intended to make prepara^11 applying for the Eisteddfod of On the motion of bir T 4 f Williams, the Marquis of Bute ,:J elected president of the National BI, I fod Association, and Mr M T Morrl fl elected a member of the committee, r t mission was also given the M&YtOt Carnarvon, as one of the delegate Breton Eisteddfod this month, ^$ with him the Welsh half of the Welsh divided sword, which the Eisteddfod on Tuesday.

ANGLESEY CASTLE II u rfW For several hours yesterday (Tb0^ r Mr Dew, auctioneer, was eng& £ jf selling the Marquis of Anglesey's ful collection or' 190 walking-s"0. every conceivable description, of chaste design, whilst others, /j of chaste design, whilst other ds IJI masterpieces of eccentricity. fle3 uf donkeys, elephants; goats and formed the handles of several, w'l-i13 0;» was surmounted by the head, in ivotf^ Chinaman who, by touching the > leered and grinned realistically. hundred of them were thickly s' with diamonds, rubies, amethyst' J emeralds, and for one of these a C firm gave £56. A blue enamelled$ stick, heavily set with diamonds, re 8Pc X46, and .£44 was given for 9 ft mounted with a tortoise in diamond3" p eccentric sticks were knocked doWD$j/ average price of £ 7. A lot which ised the extravagance of the consisted of a gold afternoo l 8 set with diamonds, turquoises, and 91two the six pieces weighing 18 out ces. I sold to a ring of dealers f)r .£8 i sword presented by the R;yal Fusiliers to the Marquis wh n he aga was sold for ten guineaa. proceeds were £ 1,547. The ^-ale coP11 to-day.

COMPENSATION CLAl>^ — w At the Festiniog County C >urt of i' nesday, before Judge W Evj.ns, cation under the Workmen's Con,pepolit If Act was made by Elizabeth JoDeJ Maes, Llan Festiniog. It was ■ that the applicant's husbar d did III diabetes caused by an injury whi received whilst following hi/empl^ at the Diphwys Casson Quarry. long hearing his Honour canoe to *> elusion that the balance of evidence favour t>f the applicant, and he J award, The sum of £ 220 was cIsI but by arrangement an award of £180 agreed upon.

WORDS OF WISDOT4 —— The severest justice may not always bØ best policy. 1 ——— To understand one thing well is bettot many things by halves. ( et(' Though authority be a stubborn bear, Ý Is oft, ]ed by the nose with gold. ° The, honest expression of the good^1 bear one another makes no small part o' happiness. ———— I Who is powerful ? He who can contra J passions. Who is rich? He who is coP with what he has. A Words arc like leaves; and where thf ",reI! abound, much fruit of sumo beneath i3 found.—POPE. ngitK Purity of heart is that quick and SfgiH> delicacy to which even the conception °l offensive.—CHALMERS. ¡¡t.t Sentiment is a strong man's concealu^1^^ what he feels, while sentimentality is man's expression of what he does not dX I have been more and mort' convtC e iP more I think of it. that in general prld the bottom of all great mistakes. --}{V::iJt¡JI, Je Conduct* thyself always with tli' prudence as tho"1 ''iou wert observed eyes and pointed a: ijy ten fingers. ° ■» ¡¡, IVo people ever heroin s great which thoroughly national, ami which cannot. easily part with lite than with its nation^ 10 Wllat we arP< and epeak t thin in aU things keep ours ;l^'l.fl SenTShipaad t0 the sacred Pr0l"S5l° ° 0u&ht to be perfectly convinced ''r do have more than one thing to e') s, to keep our entire presence of mim 1 a moment. jjjlf Selfishness cannot forgive. Love car'n°^ forgiving. Love defines our neighbour it), man whom we can help, and measures °l'-qcl1. to him by what we would wish for oursel No matter what cares, anxieties, or may vex or sadden you, do not prove ) a weakling by going down before them, b p10J yourself noble in rising above them and ing them to life's purpose. ed3** Stand upright, speak thy th^ghts, d The truth thou hast, that all may :;bJJl' Be bold, proclaim it everywhere They only live who dare." —SIA LEWIS MO** ———— Ij!r,J1 As he that lives longest lives but h*" while, every man may be certain that no time to waste. The duties of life liieiisurate to its duration, and every daj „ t)1 its task, which, if neglected, is double" morrow. '0 The secret of a happv life does not \'}eJ nieans and opportunities of jndulgin»olJt^ weaknesses, but in knowing how to be epir( with what is reasonable, that time and s may remain for the cultivation of our nature.

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