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Oratorio Performances at Tylorstown. On Wednesday and Thursday, March 27th and 28th, two grand performances of the beautiful oratorio, Mozart's Twelfth Mass," were given by the Horeb Welsh Baptist Choral Society (choir of 100 voices), conducted by Mr. Tom Evans, A.C., Tylorstown. The concerts were held under the distinguished patronage of Mr. W. J. Thomas, J.P., Ynyshir; Dr. T. W. Parry, J.P., Ferndale; Dr. T. H. Morris, Tylorstown (chairman of the Glamorgan County Council Education Committee); Councillor Danl. Evans, Ferndale; Mi-. Tom Morgan, grocer, Tylorstown Mr. G. Phillips, Royal Stores, Ferndale; Dr. T. Thomas, Ferndale, Dr. E. J. Morris, Tylorstown; Mr. David Fenwick, M.B.G., Tylorstown; Mr. E. Griffiths, Owen's Hotel, Tylorstown Mr. W. R. Davies, ironmonger, Ferndale; Mr. David Rees, veterinary surgeon, Brynbedw, Tylors- town; Mr. H. Davies, manager, Co- operative Society, Ferndale; Mr. Ivor Davies, Ferndale; Mrs. Davies, Salisbury Hotel, Ferndale; Mr. Tom Lewis, Duffryn Hotel, Ferndale; Mr. S. T. Jones, Jubilee Hotel, Tylorstown; Mr. W. D. Rees, Mr. TOM EVANS. I veterinary surgeon, Ferndale; Mr. John I Thomas, Ynyshir; Messrs. Thomas and jkvans, Porth; Councillor David Smith, tylorstown; Mr. John Williams, Penrhys *arm; Mr. W. I). Humphreys, builder, Tyiorstown Mr. John Hall, Bristol; Mr. ltowe, Bristol; Mr. David Griffiths, ^Qanager, Tylorstown. It was evident on Wednesday night that the townspeople Were not lacking in interest and support of the concerts, for there was a large 1 gathering present the first evening. The artistes were: Contralto, Miss Mary John, Caerphilly (pupil of Madame Clara Novello ~avies); soprano, Madame Maud Loveless, i'ontypool (winner National Eisteddfod, augor, 1902); bass, Mr. Godfrey Price (the popular baritone), Tylorstown; tenor, Mr, W. E. Carston, Cardiff (Gold "tedallist, International Eisteddfod, and Silver Medallist, Bristol, 1903); accom- panist, Mr, W. J. Davies, Brynbedw, tylorstown, A private orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. 0. Haydn ^Unter, was in attendance. The concert On Wednesday evening was ably presided over by Councillor David Smith, Tylors- town. On Thursday, the chair was occu- pied by Mr. Ivor Davies, Ferndale. The choruses were beautifully rendered and was a clear proof of the very able manner the choir had been trained. The solos were most artistically rendered by the different artistes. This is the first visit of Mr. Carston to the district, but he has made a name for himself, and undoubtedly wo shall hear of him among us again in hie near future. Miss Mary John has already won a name for serself in the dis- trict not long ago she sang at Tylors- town in connection with the Welsh Wes- *eyan concert. Madame Maud Loveless is old favourite in the place, and need- less to say, maintained her reputation in these Special mention should be made of Mr. Godfrey Price, who acted as one of the principal artistes. Mr. "rice is a member of the choir, and possesses a. rich baritone voice. He did full justice to the work allotted to, him 011 this occasion, and Tylorstown people can feel proud of having among them a • singer of the standard of Mr. Price. This 18 the first oratorio performance in Tylors- town, and to Mr. Tom Evans belongs the UQique distinction of conducting the first Oratorio performances. A work such as that composed by Mozart, entitled Twelfth Mass," is such that many choirs have commenced with a view to perform- ing it; but, alas! have given up in vain, tt is a most difficult piece of work, and We admired the pluck of Mr. Evans in attempting to take it in hand at the commencement, but more so after bring- Ing it to a successful issue. He has been untiring in his efforts in making the oon- rts a success. It was no mean task for nim to take a choir in hand in preparation of the "Twelfth Mass," and we are Pleased to note that his efforts were crowned with success. It can no longer be questioned that there is sufficient talent in Tylorstown to have performances of this kind. The secretary, Mr. Arthur J. Griffiths, is deserving of the highest Praise for having piloted things so well. All the arrangements for the concert were 'eft in his hands, and were admirably carried out. The work of arranging for Concerts of this kind involves a great deal of work. But Mr. Griffiths did all with credit to himself. The proceeds of the concerts were in aid of the chapel funds.

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Eisteddfod at Blaenclydach The seventh annual eisteddfod was held at Gosen, Blaenclydach, on Good Friday. Favoured by very fine weather, and a large number of entries, the eisteddfod was the most successful yet held. Mr. R. S. Griffiths, D.C., presided, and Mr. R. R. Williams (schoolmaster) conducted the proceedings. The adjudicators were: Music, Messrs. Obadiah Edwards, G.T.S.C., Porth, and Meth. Lloyd, L.T.S.C., Dow- lais; literature, Rev. J. Gwrhyd Lewis, Tonyrefail; prize bags, Mrs. Davies, Royal Exchange, Blaenclydach, and Mrs. Williams, Bradford House, Court Street; pencil drawing, Mr. W. J. Evans, B.Sc., Brynmawr County School; bread, Mrs. Sheppard, cookery mistress under the Rhondda Education Committee. Messrs. J. Llewellyn, Penygraig, and Gwilym Davies, Tonypandy, were the accom- panists. The proceedings were commenced by an eisteddfod song, "Fechgyn Cymru," br Miss Lizzie Davies, Blaenclydach. The competitions were afterwards proceeded with, and resulted as follows: — Soprano Solo (for those under 14 years of age), Calon Lan Miss Maggie May Davies, 27, Regonf Street, Treorchy, sepured the prize out of 13 competitors. Recitation for children under 10 years of age, Saeth am Gan The first prize was awarded to Miss Beatrice Maud Thomas, Treorchy; and the second to Miss Martha Ann Thomas, Thomas Street, out of nine competitors. Pianoforte Solo for children under 14 years of age, "No. 1 of Kuhlau's Six Sonatinas The first prize was awarded to Miss Maggie Thomas, High Street, Clydach Vale. Second prizes were also awarded to Miss J. Richards, Penygraig, and Miss Elsie May Francis, Ystrad, out of eight competitors. Recitation for children under 14 years of age, Parable of the Prodigal Son 1st, Miss Myfanwy Jones, Davies Street, Tonypandy; 2nd, Miss Bessie Rowlands, Dinas. Alto Solo for boys under 14 years of age, Yr Hogyn Drwg Master Elmlyn Kemp "Yr Hogyn Drwg" Master Emlyn Kemp, Ynyshir, won the prize out of seven com- petitors. Violin Solo for children under 14 years of age, "Springtime is returning": Miss Maud Gold, Tonypandy, won out of three competitors. For the best prize bag: First prize g awarded to Miss Johnson, Pandy Square and second prize to Miss Maggie Thomas, Blaenclydach. For the best drawing of a Goat" Ten drawings were received, and the prize was awarded to Miss Edith Davies, Blaen- clydach. For the best white loaf, not over 41bs., and baked in a bakehouse in a tin, 22 loaves were sent in, and the prize was awarded to Mrs. Davies, 96, Clydach Rd. Open violin solo, Bluebells of Scot- land": Four competed, the prize going to Master Aneurin Parker, Gilfach Goch, the competition being a very keen one. For the best essay on Reboam," for those who had not won 5s. previously: Nine compositions had been received, the prize going to, Mr. Rees Evans, Prospect Place, Treorchy. M Contralto Solo, But the Lord is mind- ful of His own": There were five com- petitors, the prize being awarded to Miss Lewis, Cwmparc. „ For the best elegy in memory of the late Mr. Job Edwards, Thomas Street, Tonypandy, not over 100 lines, the prize was divided between the Rev. D. Bassett, Penyparc, Cardigan, and Mr. Tom Davies (Cenech), Pentre. Great interest was displayed in the com- petition for children's choirs. Telynau Plant" was the test piece, and five choirs' sang in the following order:—The Schools, Hermon (Treorchy), Noddfa (Tre- orchy), Galfaria (Clydach Vale), and Fern- dale. The competition was an unusually keen one, but two of the choirs, viz., Hermon And Ferndale, were the two best. Both had splendid voices and sang with commendable expression. In the Fern- dale Choir, however, said Mr. Edwards, there was a tendency to sing flat, and Hermon were awarded the prize. Mr. Benjamin Jones, 53, Regent Street, ire- orchy, the conductor, was. presented with a silk umbrella (the gift of Mr. J. T. Jones, M.B.G., Clydach Vale). Recitation for children under 16 years of age, Bedd y Ityn Tyl,%wd Three survived the preliminary test for the eleven competitors, the prize being divided between Miss Harriet Roberts, Kenry Street, Tonypandy, and Miss Beatrice Maud ihomas, 5, East Street, Treorchy. Soprano Solo, "Oartref fy Nghalon Miss Blodwen Lloyd, Porth, secured the prize out of three competitors. Tenor Solo, "Y Wlad Well": Three competitors, the prize going to Mr. Richd. Jones, Clydach Vale. Bass Solo, Trig gyda mi Mr. Dd. Williams, Penygraig, out of three com- petitors.. „ For the best elegy in memory of the late Ebenezer Williams, Jones Street, Blaenclydach: Mr. David Henry Davies, Treorchy. J m1 Best eight verses to the late 1 nomas Webb, Maddox Street, Blaenclydach: Mr. Tom Davies (Cenech), Pentre. Open Recitation, Ffoadur Eleven; competed, two appearing on the stage, viz., Mrs. Ruth Davies, 6, Marian Street, Clydach Vale; and Mr. David Thomas, 17, Maddox Street, Clydach Vale. The prize was divided between them. Best essay on The Revival of 1904 and its Lessons" Nine compositions were sent in, the prize being divided between Messrs. Llewellyn Williams, Porth; and Hugh Owen, Llansadwrn. Best englyn," Wreichionen," the prize being awarded to Mr. Davies (Cenech), Peutre., The chief literary .prize was for the best 120 lines on "Drugareddfa." Out of twelve compositions, the chair and prize of Ll Ils. 6d. was awarded to Mr. Michael Thomas, Westbourne House, Merthyr v ale. Best reading of an unpunctuated piece of prose: Four competed, the prize being awarded to Mr. David Roberts, Wern Street, Clydach Vale. The chief event of the day was the prize of £ l0 for a rendering of Mai by choirs not under 40 in number. A beautiful silver cup was also offered to the successful conductor. Four choirs com- peted, and sang in the following order: Penygraig (Mr. W. Evans), Ystrad- Rhondda (Mr. Thomas J. Hughes), Gosen (Mr. Tom Thomas), and Libanus (Mr. Lewis Lewis). Some good singing was heard, the issue being between the first and fourth. The rendering of the Peny- graig Choir was neater and prettier, and to them the prize was awarded. The con- ductor was invested amid loud cheers. This concluded the first day's proceedings.

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Llantwit Vardre Eisteddfod Favoured with brilliant weather, the 31st annual eisteddfod in connection with Salem Baptist Chapel, Llantwit Vardre, proved a. great success on Good Friday. The competitors in each class were very numerous, and the contests were parti- cularly keen. The adjudicators were: Music, Prof. T. D. Edwards, Porth; literary, Mr. T. Williams, Castellau. The awards were as follow — Solo (girls): Ceridwen John, Llantwit. Recitation (boys): Divided between Emrys Griffiths, Llantrisant, and Tom Davies, Llantwit. Alto Solo: S. Griffiths, Porth; special prizes to Ivor Kemp, Ynyshir, and Ivor Griffiths. Recitation (girls): Winifred Hughes, Merthyr Vale. Pianoforte Solo: Miss Blodwen Parrish, Pontypridd. Children's Duet: Lizzie Ann Jenkins and Cassie Williams, Gelli. Mixed Choirs: Divided between Tre- forest (Mr. Alun Dunmer) and Rhondda Music Lovers (Mr. D. W. Thomas). Soprano Solo: Miss Muriel Jones, Tre- foreet. Bass Solo: Divided between Mr. D. P. Howell, Porth, and Mr. D. Griffiths, Clydach Vale. Tenor Solo: Divided between Mr. R. C. Davies, Senghenydd, and Mr. Gower Jones, Treorchy. Baritone Solo: 1st, Mr. D. Griffiths, Clydach Vale; 2nd, Mr. W. Morgan Davies, Porth (pupil of Mr. W. J. Jen kins, Trealaw). Recitation (open): Divided between Miss Ruth Jones, Abertridwr, and Mr. Garfield Thomas, Porth. Male Voice Choirs, test piece On tho Ramparts Six parties competed, viz., Pontypridd Orpheus, Pontypridd Male Voice, Mid-Rhondda, Pontrhondda, Mur- thyr Vale, and Llantwit. The prize was awarded to Mid-Rhondda (conductor, Mr. Rees Jones). The officers were: President, Mr. Can- field, M.E., Pontypridd; conductor, Rev. Thos. Richards; secretary, Mr. John Hughes.

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