CARRYING AWAY PONTYPRIDD COMMON : WILL LORDS UTE ALLOW IT ?|1888-04-20|The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

CARRYING AWAY PONTYPRIDD COMMON…

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CARRYING AWAY PONTYPRIDD COM- MON WILL LORDS UTE ALLOW IT ? A letter which appears in another column draws attention to the important bearing of the question of royalties npon the condition of a district like ours, and the statistics given by our correspondent are interesting whether we "go the whole hog" with him as to the sug- 0 0 gested utilisation of such moneys for sanitary and educational purposes, or simply look at the question from the point of view adanted by the Ystrad Local Board in petitioning for the direct taxation of royalties aid ground rents. The appropriation of common lands is bad enough in itself, and we may here add. C5 some figures not included in the letter of 'S.S.' In Glamorganshire, where the total area, ac- cording to a parliamentary return issued in 1873, is 518,015 acres; there are 25,928 acrfs apparently capable of cultivation; 30,717 acres of mountain or other lands des- cribed as apparently unsuitable for cultivation, ¡ and 823 acres of common fisld land;?. But the mere appropriation of the surface, which ( has been g ung on extensively under the pre- r text of "reclaiming" waste land is by no means I the most important part of the "filching" process which landlords have indulged in at 0 the expense of the public. Tho right to woik the minerals, or a royalty on the working of them, is of even gleater consequence, fur it means that the lord of the manc.r can take away coal by delving beneath the surface, or carry away an entire common, surface and all, in order to get a paltry royalty on stones. No more glaring iustance of the gross injus- tice of vesting such power in landowners can be cited than, the conduct of Lord Bute in allowing tho Pontypridd Common to be nib- bled away as he is djing. Some months ago the Comimn, on which stands the famous druidical rocking stone, was handed over to the Pontypridd Local Board as a public recreation ground. The transfer having been duly completed, the Board, recognising the supreme v,.]ue and importance of the gift in a locality so thickly populated, and almost wholly devoid of rural places of amusement, determined to put the ground in as attractive and convenient a condition as possible. The first step, however, to take was to see it so secured as to be preserved intact for the benefit of posterity. It is known to many of our readers that leases hava been granted by the Marquis of Bute for the working of sev- eral parts of the Common for quarrying pur- poses. This fact, of course, militates most dangerously against the prospective as well as temporary efficiency of the Common as a recreation ground, and is intensified byanothe,r fact, equally unfortunate, that the working of the Pentrebach quarry has so far reached inwards as to be within a few yards of the famous druidical ihound itself. That 30 sacred 1 a spot to the historic iiiterfcst of Welshman should be allowed to-be torn to pieces by means of the crowbar and pickaxe is indeed a thousand pities, and we hope that no stone will be left unturned on the part of the public generally, and that at once, with the view of convincing the lord of the manor how highly necessary it is, in view of the welfare, of the Common for the purpose to which it has lately been dedicated, that the entire ground be pre- served in as complete a state as possible. Knowing as we d) so much of the natural generosity of Lord Bute, we scarcely think that he will so far stand in the way of the people's interests, especially in regard to the recreation of the working classes, as to refuse the request of the Local Board that all quar- rying excavations of the Common be forth- with discontinued. His Lordship has pre- sented to the good fulk of his Welsh home in Cardiff pieces of land for recreation purposes infinitely gieater in value than the entire free- hold of our little common, and we hope we are not asking too much on behalf of the inhabitants of Pontypridd and district that Lord Bute should forego his right to work the same. Let us hope that the matter will be represented to the Marquis by Sir William Thomas Lewis in its proper light, and that a favourable reply will be received. Lord Bate has for years taken so much interest in Welsh literary, bardic, and druidic matters that w? feel certain he will, the moment he under- stands that the foundation of the ancient rock- ing stone is in peril, give explicit directions to prevent any such catastrophe. Unless he can do this, some other means should be adopted to bring the matter prominently before the attention of Lord Bute and of the country, for this is only one instance, though a glaring one, of the evil effects of the appropriation of the people's land by great landowners. Surely a matter of this kind is one which our Members of Parliament would do well to bring before the HoUje of Commons, for although it is true a lord of the manor has the privilege of working the minerals, there is another Act which deserves attention in this case, and that is that for the Preservation of Ancient Monuments. A few days ago, a poor man was fined for carting away the stones of a ruined castle in order to build a stable. Here is an ancient monument of infinitely greater age, and around which cling sacred traditions of religious rites performed by the forefathers of the Cymric race hundreds of years before the invaders of our land ever acquired the art of building castle?, and shall the hand of the spoiler carry this away for any such profane purpose as metalling a road or building a pigstye ?

BHONDDA JOTTlfiGS.

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BHONDDA JOTTlfiGS. (BY RAMBLER.) The Rhondda folks ara making headway to fame very fast. I understand that through the praise- worthy efforts of those in connection with the recent' conceits held by the children belonging to Clydach Yale, Llwynpia, Dinas, Trealaw, Penygraig, Dinas, ^Villiamstown, coupled with the proceeds secured by the magic lantern entertainment, a sum no less than £ 100 has been forwarded towards the Orphanage and Benevolent Funds, and the receipt of the game has duly acknowledged. Every one will heartily say that this will add lustre to the name of all con- cerned. For many years the inhabitants of the Rhondda were considered as a whole inferior intact and skill, but the Rhondda Valleys can now boast of the abilities, pluck, and liberality of their sons and I daughters. I am very ylad that this is acknowledged geiic-rally at present. The public Boards are capitally conducted; they have never been mulcted in law ex- penses. This adds credit also to the Valley. Many other cheering featuria could be mentioned, but t shall abstain from touching upon thorn until I aim favoured with another opportunity. ;It.- I am told several choirs intand competing at the eisteddfodau which will take place about Whit Mon- day. As OLe tbat has had a. very large experience in eistsddfodau, I may be pardoned for saying a word or tvo upon tbeir movements.. In the first place choir consisting of about 50 in number should not competo against a choir of 100 voices. The difference would not be so much felt in the rendering of a glee similar in nature to "Nant y Mynydd," &c., but in singing a chorus like "Worthy is the Lamb," &c., the minor choir would unquostiouably be heard to grtafe disadvantage. Again, it is not a proof that a choir declared successful in a competition for £10, is capable ot securing a prize of £:;0. To ensure a small prize is an encouragement, but many ^ood societies have collapsed through want of souud judgment Had they I endeavoured for a few times to k^ep up with a reaaon- able scope of ambition they would be atle to steer on without a check, because in regular practice much profit is derived. Altar competing successfully a few times, the society could enter then into a wider field. Success always brings faith aud courage. I hope a friendly hint -thave some effect npon those who are ready to j>: ip to a conclusion that once a victory is gained an. c of necessity mast follow. I am reluctant to bi 'dve this, and experience will teach. youog aspirants to know better. :!Ie The rumour is ripe that the tramway company are well patronised. I may be permitted to express my pleasure at this. The cars are suitable and comfortable and the tariff for conveying passengers is reasonable The public would do well to encourage the eaterpria" ing company by favouriug them with roadway facili" ties. I would like the company to extend theiff tramway. The best way to secure this is to accom" modate their present service to the public. I antici* pate this will be accorded them. Hence inhabitant* -generally will share the boon. "It -y # Some cabbies are not without their faults more thao. other classes, but opposition teaches them to act justly, and exercise wisdom.

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NEARLY every sphere of labour is-filled, but there are openings and here is one—Bay a Bcttle of HAGON'S FLUID HERBS, make sparkling delicious Beer, Sell it at Collieries, Works, Railways, Foundries, Fetes, Fairs, Raoes, etc., WHEREVER THIRSTY MEN ARE TO BE FOUSD MONEY MAY BE MADE easily and honestly, givingaatisfaction alike to Buyer and Saller. HAGON'S BEER yields a. handsome profit even when sold at the low price of a half-penny per bottle. One 61. Bjttle makes Four Gallons. One la. „ „ Twelve do. HAGON'S FLUID HERBS is a compound of Yarrow, Bardook, Comfrey, Sarsaparida, Horc- hound, Hops, etc., and is NON-INTOXICATING. Western Mail, August 19th, 1888,—" We can honestly 3ay that the drink (HAOON'S BEER) iB thoroughly refreshing and cooling, and anppliea a want in summer beverages. No boiliog is re- quired in its manufacture; the directions are simple and easily carried out, and when made the drink will amply repay the trouble." SOLE MAKER JL. ZEai-A-O-OIN", MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, 39, BRIDGE STREET, CARDIFF, Sold by all Grocers everywhere. Insist on Being aupoiiod with "HAQON'a" and note Trade Mark, No. 21-360, without which none are genuine. TREDEGAR CHAMBER OF TRADE ATHLETIC SPORTS. WHIT MONDAY. The fallowing eveuts will be com? ted for :— ] 20 YARDS OPEN HANDICAP.—First Prize, £ 4 4?.; 2cd do., £ la. 3rd do., 10, 6. Entrance Fee, 1/6. 440 YAROS OPEN HANDICAP.—First Prize, E3 3s.; 2nd do.. £ 1 Is.; 3rd do,, 10/6. Entrance Fee, 1/6. 250 YAKDS HT?BL»LE RAC^, (Eight Flights of Hurdles,1.—First Prize, JB 3^ 2nd do., £1 IA. Entrance Fee, 1/- "ONK MILE HANDICAP (opeii\—First Prizp, £44,8; 2nd do., dfil Is; 3rd do. 10/6. Entrance Fee, 1/6. HIGH JUMP.—^81 Is. Entrance fee, 1,1. fir N mercus other Events see Bills. All entrie to be sent to Mr G. T. Hodge, Tre. \'e^ar, oa or before March 28th. Admission to Field, 6d., Enclosure, 1/- CAEBPHILLY CASTLE. A GRAND llSTEDDFOD Will be held in the far-famed ruins of the above Castte (by the kind permission of Lord Bute), ON WHlT-M0 FDA Yf MAY 21st, 1888 PRESIDENT: SIR MORGAN MORGAN. ADJUDICATORS Eos Morlais, Mr. Tom Price, A.C., and Dyfed. Chief Choral Competition: We never will bow dowr," £30. Male Party, 25; Juvenile Party, X3 Solos, £1 each. Chair Prize Awdl on "Stanley," 95 and chair, &c., &c. Programmes by post, l|d. from 2 /). WILLIAMS, Secretary. Caerphilly. WORK! WORK! J WOEK Very little work yen can do while your blood ia impure, for disease in some form or other is gaia- ing arfirmer hold on your constitution daily. Purify your blood without delay by o"ing Hvsn:»' BLOOD PILLS," which far surpass all other reme- dies for the blood. Prioa Is. IJA., 2s. SM., and 4s Cd., of all medicine resdors. I PHI'LLIP R. JAMES, PONTYPRIDD ANDJRHONDDA VALLEY. Bill Poster and Town Crier RENTS ALLITHE PRINCIPAL POSTING STATIONS IN PONTYPRIDD AND • RHONDDA VALLEY. HORSES and TRAPS kept for Hire, PIANOFORTE ON HIRE. Offices: Pennel Square, Pontypridd. HYRDDIN D'YIES' | Fruit Cough Balsam A permanent enre of all disorders of the Cheat, Lungs, Throat, viz:—Cough, Difficulty of Breathing, Hoopisg Cough, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Influenza, Asthnaa, Bronchitis, shortness of Breath, Spitting of Blood. Its action on children is direct, safe, and certain. -0- J. MYRDDIN DAVIE S, A.P.S., Consulting and Dispensing CHEMIST (By Examination.) (Late Qaalified Dispenser of Medicine of the Apothecaries' Hall, London, 4, OXKURD STREET SWANSEA. To be obtained o most chemists, in Bottles, Is lid 2s 9d, and 4s 6d each. Any Chemist mot baviug it in stock will immediately obtain it if requested to do so. London Agents: Newberry and Sons; Thompson Millard, & Co., and all other Patent Medicine Vendors. Agents throughout the RHONDDA VALLEY. ESTABLISHED 39 YEARS GEORGE GOODMAN, Pawnbroker, Clothier, Jeweller, and Furniture Dealer, 3 & 4, TRAM-ROAD, PONTYPRIDD In consequence of the low rate of wages existing at the present time in the neighbourhood, will offer his Large sncl varied Stock of New and Second-hand CLOTHING, JEWELLERY, WATCHES XC,, At Prices that will meet the requirements of all Classes. Intending purchasers of any of the above Goods will be well repaid by a visit before pur- chasing elsewhere. A good assortment of New and Second-hand HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE BEDDING, &c. To be Sold for Cash, or payable by WEEKLY INSTALMENTS, to suit the Purchaser. Money advanced to any amount on Deposits of Deeds, Diamonds, Plate, Jewellery, or any other Securities. GEO. GOODMAN. 3 4, Tram Roc d, Pontypriidd GROCERY! GROCERY I GROCERY! FOR GOOD QUALITY IN > Groceries and Provisions At very Low Price?, go to the Town Supply Stores. HömeCnred Bacon & Best Carmartheu Butter always in stcck. & Their Teas at 1/4, 1/6, ch 2/* is uueqv ailed. THE TOWN SUPPLY STORES, 76, TaJJ-jtreet, Pontypridd, T. W. JONES, Proprietor, ft ORE Fl WVat I say Lure I da not mean merely to stop them fora time ana lijeii have them returm again. I mean a radical cure. ( have mads the disease of EPILEPSY or FALLING ^ICKXLSS life-long study. I warrant nay remedy to euro rUe worst cxsasL Because othe-s hare /ailed is no reason for not now receiriag a cure. Sand at once for a treatise and a Free Bottle of my infallible r«i itAj. Addrew in I THE Ystradyfodwg Local Board Election, 1 8 8 8. TO THE ELEcrORSOF WARD NO. 2. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-Permit me to Jj thank you most heartily for the very kind and unanimous support you gave me in the recent contest, thus electing me one of your representa- tives for the above Ward. I caa only say in return that every effort will be made on my part to warrant the confidence you have reposed in me. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, E. WM. LEWIS. Rbondda Rise, Ystrad. I. THE Pontypridd Local Board Election, 1888. TO THE RATEPAYERS AND OWNERS OF THE GRAIG WARD. r ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,-I most sin- iJ cere y thank those of you who supported me in the recent contest. I have been unsuccessful, but considering- the late period at which I an- nounced my candidature, the extraordinary com- bination of poAverful INTERESTS working against me, and the illegal practices resorted to by some of those who were opposing me, it speaks well for the independence of the Voters th -.fc so large a. number should have voted for me in the face of all the in- lluence that was brought to bear upon them. Again thanking you for the support accorded me, I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, • H. S. DAVIES Pontypridd, Apl 12, 1883. MALTSTERS' ROAD, RHYDFELEN, SALE OF VALUABLE DWELLING-HOUSE AND PREMISES. MR MOSES CULE WILT, SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the MALTSTEKS' AKMS, RHYDFELEN, on WED XBSDAY, A PHIL :2.5th, 1888, at 7 o'clock in the evening, subject to Cqinditions there to be produced all that Valuable Dwelling- House AND PREMISES, Situate in Maltsters' Road, being the property of the late David Rees, Rhydfelen, now in the occu- pation Thomas Wilkins, at the annual rent of £ 7 16s Od. The Premises arc held under leases granted by the Right Hon. Baron Dynevor and Mies Richards, dated 28th September, 18^2, for the term of 99 years from the 29th September, 1855, and contain by admeasurement 181 square yards, or thereabout, at the low annual ground rent of jEl 8s Od. Further particulars of the Auctioneer, at his Offices, Pentrebach, Pontypridd; or of MR W. R. DAVIES, Solicitor, Mill Street, Pontypridd. PONTYPRIDD UNION. ASSISTANT NURSE AND NEEDLEWOMAN. J T HE Guardians of this .Union will, at a Meeting -*■ to be held OQ the 2nd May next, proceed to the apoointment of a person to fill the office of Assistant Norse and Needlewoman, for the Workhouse at a salary of £20 per annadi, with rations, washing, and apartments. ° Candidates must be single or widows without en- cumbrance, between the ages of 25 and 45 years, and able to read and write. The person appointed will be required to assist in cutting out and making the clothing for the inmates, and obey all lawful directions of the Master and Matron. I. Applications, in candidates' handwriting, stating age and experience, accompanied by recent testi- monials, t'o be sent to me by Monday, April 30th. E. C. SPICKETT, Clerk to t^Te Gaardians. Pontypriad, I Bth At. rill-148. I NEW FEAT URES i LOOK: OTXT I For a Series of SHORT F STORIES ABOUr TO BE .flJBLISHED IN THE CHiKKNICLE. NEXT WEEK- 7 The Millionaire's Daughter,. > A COMPLETE STORY EVERY WEEK. Also, an interesting Serial Tale, entitled, 0 TEE BANK OF CALIFORNIA.' TO LET, GOOD DWELLING HOUSES at JL Lewis'Terrace, Graigwen Road; Renty 22/- per Month, clear. Water laid in.-Apply to WIL- LIAMS, Painter, No. 1, Lewis' Terrace, Pontypridd. 0- TO LET.—Commodious and wall-built HOUSES on MERTHYR ROAD.—Apply to Mr. D. Ellis, Penbryn, Pontypridd. FOR SALE JE1.00 seven per cent. DEBEN- TURES ia a sound company in Merthyr Tydvil. The dividend paid on the shares is at the rate of 10 per cent., and as the Debentures rank in priority, and are secured by property of several times the amount, they are undoubtedly safe and remunerative investment. Sell in one or seven lots, at £ 100 per debeatare.—For particalars apply to Messrs Mitchell & Co., 28 and 29, St. Swithin's Lane, London, E.C.

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LOCAL & DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE PONTYPRIDD. WAN I ED a Boy over 13 years of age, as appren- tice to the Printing trade. Apply at the Office of this Paper. SHOUTHAND ExAMiNATMN.—Amongst those who were successful in obtaining the certificate of pro- ficiency for Pitman's system of (shorthand at the British and Colonial thor-otic Society, Batb, last week, we are pleased to find the nume of Master Chailas Henry Mc.Murray, son of Mr A. J. Mc. Murray, postmaster, Pontypridd. "WHITR GARLAND." The above cantata is to be performed on Thursday evening next, at Howard's flail, by tho Te.nple Juvenile Choir (Masonic Hall). The child ren sing remarkably well,.and worthy of being extensively patronised, thid beifsg their first appearance before the public. The chief parts are to be t.ten by the following; —Qiesn, Miss S. TLonns; Punc'ua! Sch-jhr, Mien G. B M-bittt; Persevering Scholar, Miaa E. A. Davies; Tardy Scholar, Air A. Roberts; Selfish Scholar, Mr J. Rowlands; Quar:eis»ome Scholar, Mr S. Thomas, Treforcst; Get oruiis Scholar, Misa B. Davies. Conductor, Mr D. Williams (Llew Mabon). DICATR OF P.C. GIITY.—The Bad intelligence of the death of Policr-Constabla Richard GllY, which occurred on Monday evening last, at the pjlico- station, caused qnite a gloom among the police of the county, as well as among those outside the deceased's fraternity, who hid, during the seven years he bad been stationed At Pontypridd, amph opportunily of knowing the dernrted officer's kind and courteous behaviour to all requiring his aid, and his imparti'll spirit in the discharge of his somewhat difficult duties to those erring ones who periodically visit the police cells. The officer was a nativnof Blandford, Dors.'t, where he leaves his. parents and four sisters to moirn their loss. II,) had served 15 years and 6 months in the Glamorgan police force. The funeral will take place at Glyntaff Cemetery on Friday afternoon. One Penny Packet of EDWARDS' DESSICATED SOUP will make a basinful, which for flavour is unequalled.—Agent, HARRIS, grocer, Taff Street, Pont- ypridd. HOFKINSTOWN. PURGEOIT AND His LABOUR,. -A very itiferestina, lecture was delivered on tho above subject at "RhoaJ^S Baptist Ohapel, on Thursday, April 12, y I 18S8, Kythe Rev W. Jones, Treharrie. The chair was occupied by Mr A. Cule. The congregation waa good. PEKTRE YSTRAD. i FATAL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—On Thursday after- noon last' a yonng man liamed John Fisher, aged 18, eon cf Mr Fishor, greengrocer, Pentre, was r stantarseonsly killed at the Bwllfa Colliery. It app'j'irs thatd^ceasad wis engaged working a num- ber of trams, wben one of them left the rails, and a prop HUpporting the roof ga<ro way, which caused a l;.rge quantity of debris to fall, almost burying the unfortunate young man. Several others nar- rowly escaped from a similar fate. MINISTER-TH. Mr Evin Walter Llewellyn, Ysirad road, formerly a student in the University College Cardiff, bag accepted a call to become pastor of PontnaddfeChan and Ystradfellte Cal- vinistic Churches. Harris, 75, Taff Street, Pontvpridd, is agent for Harris' (of Calne) noted SMOKED WILTSHIRE BACON; also WILKINSON'S NOTED CAM- BRIDGE SAUSAGES. CA.ERPHILLY. FATAL COLLIEBY ,A CCIDBNT.-On Friday a fatal aooideuc occurred at the Llanbradaoh Colliery, near Caerphilly, a young man, about 20 years of .-v»~ a?e, Earned Greer, being feliled. It appaars than when the barrel'Vwas being raised it came ia violent contact with the iron framework afc tho mouth of the pit, which got dflfplaced, and fell down the shaft, a depth of 115 yards. The iron piece weighed about 1 cwt., and, falling on the yonng man's head, canned instantaneous death. Have you tried HARRIS' NOTED TEA, at 2s Pes POUND ? Try a sample quarter pound, 6d, and yott will always use it.-HARRIS, grocer, Tag Street, Pont- ypnckJ. 9 YNYSHIR. INTEREST mo LECTURE. — On Friday evening Captain Watts (member of the firm of Watts Ward, and Company) delivered an interesting' lecoire at Ainon Chapel illastrative of his travels in Burmab, India, and ASia Minor. The lecture was well illustrated by 120 < views, and was thoroughly ecjoyfd; Among those present were, Mr F. L. Davis, Mr W. W. Hood, Dr Lewis, and Mr Gibbon, general manager. The Rev D. Francis presided. Mr John Riohards, a collier, proposed a vote of thanks to Captain Watto. This wa* seconded by Mr Jones, and carried upanimously. BUTTE R BUTTER > BUTTER I Best Canadian Butter, lOd per lb.; Finest Irish ditto, la Choicest, from best dairies, Is 2d Margarine (selected). 6d and 8d per lb.—HARRIS, Taff Street, Pontypridd. LLANTWIT VARDRE. J THE COMING ET.BcnoN. — A corrosDondent; wr-.tes "In th^ event of an election to fill up the vacancy for the rural portion of the p^ush of Llantwitvardre, the following gentlemen are ru- moured here to hate shown their willingness to be ¡ nominated as candidates, viz., Messrs Richard Jenkins, Ystradbarwig-Uchaf- Thomas Howells, Dyffrya D.rwlais; and Edward Duggins, Church Village. The election is looked forward to with much interest, ar,d it is further rumoured that two of the candidates me about holding public maetingv to express their vi«ws." I TREHERBERT. COMPETITIVE MEBTINO.—A well attended OOm- petitive meeting in aid of the newly formed juvenile branch of the "Lady Bate" Lodae cf Oddfellows (M U.), was held at the Carmel'Inde- pendent Coapel (kindly lent for the occasion), on Monday evening. Mr A. L. Lewis, Ynysfaio Colliery, who was announced to preside, being unavoidably absent, the duties were performed by Mr Thomas Thomas. The following weie the results of the competitions :—Recitation, Y morwr saddedig," prize four shillings to a lad named Ebenezer Rogers, whom the adjudicator warmly praised for his excellent rendering; bass solo, Badwr," prize to Richard H. Bibo, Treorky alto solo, Flee 's a bird," the piize was divided between Miss Jnne Rees and Mastex Thomas John Thomas, Tieberbert (20 competed); tenor solo, Hirooth," priza 4.J., divided between Messrs Tim Davies and Samuel Rees, Treorky; recitation, "Charge of the Light Brigade," the prize, 4s., was divided between Messrs E. Rogerg and Thomas Rees; duet, "Albion," prize awarded to Messrs Tom Williams and David Gwilym. The chief prize of 13 53. for the best rendericgj of Addoliad," by a choir of not laps th-in 30 vomea, was awarded to Jarmel Chapel, ucder the leaner, rihip of Mr II Howells, schoolmaster. The JSJ- judicatois were -Messrs D. Davies (AL1W H^rbeit) and John Prothero (Royal Oik) for music, ani Mr Thomas Lodwick for prose, &c. Mr WilJiau Morgan, Dnnraven-street, actod as treasurer, and Mr W. H. Evans as hon. secretary.

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