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GRAND EISTEDDFOD AT NEW TREDEQAR. A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. Unquestionably, the most successful local Eisteddfod which has been or- ganised since the outbreak of the war, was that held at the Primitive Metho- dist Chapel, New Tredegar, (kindly lent) on Saturday under the auspices of the Free Church Councils of the district. Prompted with that laudable desire to assist our brave men by supporting the wives and dependents, whilst they themselves are on active service, a strong Committee was j formed with Mr Owen Jones and Mr Gwilym Davies as secretaries, to carry 1 the Eisteddfod to an issue, the entire proceeds to be devoted to the Local Relief Funds. As an indication of the success of their efforts, it was originally arranged that the com- petitions should commence in the afternoon, bat owing to the large number of entries it became imperative to start some hours earlier. Dr. F. I. Maunsell, Tirphil, proved an excel- lent president, and Rev. D. Llew I Morris, Ogwy Pengam, was a delightful, conductor. The adjudica- tors, who had such a bnsy time, until late in the evening, carried out their work in an exemplary manner. These duties were in the capable hands of the following:—Music, Mr J. Bowen, Mas. Bac. Porth, Mr T. Thomas, L.T.S.C., Maesteg, and Mr Dan Owen, Rhymney; Elocution, Rev. Llew Morris, Pengam, and Rev. G. J. Jones, Gilfach. The accompanists were Master J. Hayden Parry, A.L.C.M., New Tredegar, Mr W. J. Hill, New Tredegar, and Miss Griffiths, Cwm- syfiog. LIST OF AWARDS. I Juvenile Choirs.—"Cwsg fy An- I wylyd Cwsg Oakdale School Scholars, (conductress, Miss Rath Parry) Contralto Solo. Land of Hope and Glory." This proved a very fine competition, and the prize was divided between tbnse two populs,- soloists, Miss Gladys Arthur, New- bridge, and Miss Gladys Smith, Bryn- mawr. Soprano Solo.—" Neges y Blo- deuyn," Miss Olive Bevan, Aberearn. Boy's Solo.—" Give me thy heart," Oswald Edwards, Phillipstown, New Tredegar. Girl's Solo.—" Behold me standing at the door," Miss Gladys Thomas, Merthyr. Pianoforte Solo (open).—" Danse des Fakers," (1) May Gambling, Deri; (2) Master Ernest Hirst. Pianoforte solo (under 15) Autumn Memories Annie Hadley Nelson. Recitation (open).—" Y Diwedd," divided between Mr Owen Davies, Bargoed, and Mr D. Aeron Parry, New Tredegar. Juvenile Reoitation.-(I) Miss G. Hart, Abersychan; (2) Hilda Jones, Dowlais. Baas Solo.—"I fear no Foe," Mr W. Deri Bowen, Bargoed, who gave a masterly rendering, which was highly praised by the adjudicator, (Mr Bowen). Tenor Solo, "0 na byddai'n Haf o hyd," Mr J. L. Bebb, Newbridge, late of Abertyaswg, whose rendering was quite inspiring. Baritone Solo. Shipmates 0' Mine," Mr W. Deri Bowen, Bargoed. Open Recitation (English) The Leper," Miss Evans, Pengam. Hymn tune Competition. Mr Griffith Jones, Bethesda, North Wales. Novice Solo. Lead, Kindly Light," Mr J. D. Bebb, Aberfcysswg. Champion folo.-There was a fine entry list for the ohampion solo, a test piece being alloted to each voice, soprano, contralto, tenor and bass. Five survived the fiaal, but owing to the late hour, two of the singers, having to catch their trains, were un- able to appear in the final. Of the three singers, eaoh of whom gave fine renderings, Mr W. Deri Bowen, the popular Bargoed basso, was declared the winner, thus capturing his third trophy during the day. I CHIEF CHORAL-RHYMNEY I CHOIR'S SUCCESS. Considerable interest was taken in ) the ohief ohoral competition, the test piece being Ar Lan'r lerddonen Ddofn," (T. Gabriel, Bargoed), or "Come unto me," (D. Jones, A. C., Bargoed). There were no fewer than ten choirs, which, we believe, estab- lishes a record as far as the Rhymney Valley is concerned, and demonstrated the efficient manner in which the eisteddfod had been organised by the energetic secretaries. The choirs sang in the following order :rPepy. darrsa, (Merthyr), Dowlais, Bargoed, '0' Caeharris, (Dowlais), New Tredegar, (Welsh) New Tredegar Trio Choir, Tredegar, Deri, Libanus, Cwmsyfiog, and Jerulalem, (Rhymney), each of whom gave splendid renderings. It was, however, manifest that the com- petition lay between Dowlais, Deri, and Jerusalem, Rhymney, and subse- quently amidst much excitement, Rhymney were declared the winners. Although the three choirs named above were merited for distinction, several other choirs deserved to be highly complimented on their perform- ance, notably Caeharris, whose per- formance was especially good, and Libanus (Cwmsyfiog) whose concep- I tion of the piece was admirable. Two of the features in the winning choir was the beautiful quality of the voices, and the excellent interpretation which they gave of Mr Gabriel's beautiful anthem. It should be stated that Bargoed and New Tredegar Trio Choir sang the English piece, Come unto me," while the remaining choirs rendered Ar Lan'r Iorddoaen Ddofn." The arrangements were efficiently i carried out by an energetic committee who deserve to be highly compli- mented upon the great success achiev- ed. The need of a more commodious building for such a gathering greatly handicapped the promoters, and as the eisteddfod will, in all probability, become an annual fixture, this draw- back will, doubtless, be removed next, year, and a suitable marquee provided. Mr R. Gold, as bon. treasurer ren- dered excellent service, whilst the committee were most fortunate in having the services of Mr Owen Jones as secretary, who with his colleague, Mr Gwilym Davies, preved splendid organisers, and to whose indomitable efforts, a large measure of the success attained can be attributed. Ml

QELLIQAER VILLAGE 5PORTS I AND CARNIVAL. In common with most places, Gelli. gaer Village will have its own Bank holiday attractions. With a view of augmenting the Soldiers and Sailors' Reception Fund, an organisation which has done such noble work, a grand carnival and sports will be held in the Greenhill Field (near the Harp Inn) on Wednesday, August 8th. An excellent programme has been ar- ranged, and upwards of f,50 are to be awarded in prizes. Mr Douglas Hann, M.E., the respected manager of the Penallta Collieries, is the presi- dent of the event. There are nume- rous classes in the carnival, for which good prises are offered. Allotment holders are also to be encouraged, a first prize of 10/6, and two other prizes being awarded for the best kept allotment in the Gelligaer Village area. The events in the Rustic Sports are also of a varied character, thus assu- ring a delightful afternoon's enjoy- ment for young and old. Programmes can be obtained from the Secretaries, Messrs. T. Lewis, 2, Church road, and A. G. Lacey, I, Glyngaer street, Gelli- gaer Village. Entries positively close first post on Thursday next. Ie:

BARCIOED TEACHER'S MUSI- CAL SUCCESSES. At the recent examination of the L.C.M., held at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, the following pupils were successful. Elementary —Honours, Cyril Barnett; 1st class, Thomas Stockley, Cecil Vaughan, Stanley Williams, Jessie James. Primary- 1st class, BJvelyn Cross, Edith Tamb- lings, Mary Morgan, William Stead. Out of 19 sent for examinationa during the year, 18 have been successful. All are pupils of Miss Kathleen New- man, 11 High Street, Bargoed. and we think great credit is due to both pupils and teacher for such a record. We regret to say that Miss Newman will have to be absent for four months on account of her health, but has se- cured a oapable deputy to oarry on her work during her absence.

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BARGOED AND GILFACH RECEPTION FUND. BANK HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS. The inhabitants of Bargoed are bent upon maintaining the reputation of the town as the Metropolis" of the valley, and another stupendous at- traction will take place on Bank Holiday Tuesday, in aid of that worthy institution, the Bargoed and Gilfach Soldiers and Sailors' Reception Fund. The programme includes a monster Carnival, Children's Sports, and Baby Show to be held in Bargoed Park, amid ideal surroundings. Mr H. E. Thomas, M.E, the esteemed agent of the Rhymney Iron Company's Collieries in the Bargoed distriot, is the president of the show," and, as usual, is taking a keen interest in the movement. The sports events include:— A wheel barrow race, potato race, stilt's race, boy's race, girl's race, egg and spoon race, sack race, tag of war (boys and girls) and a host of other interesting items. In the carnival there are suitable prizes for Fancy Dress boys, girls, and lady or gentle- man historical, lady or gentleman (not fancy); best representation of Charlie Chaplin," comic band (con- fined to school children), Tableaux of the Allies (confined to groups of children from any Sunday or day school in the Rhymney Valley). Prizes of 10s. and 5s in each class are offered for the best baby from one to six months and baby from six to twelve months old. In addition the mucioal events include Girls' choir competition (twenty in number) own selection, and also a boys' choir contest. The Bargoed Town Band will render popular music on the ground. Fall particulars can be obtained from the general secretary, Mr L. Cadvan James, Davey's Shop, Bargoed. :e; ■ •

ABERBARGOED, We understand that Mr J. Hobley, secretary of the Aberbargoed Far and Feather Society, has received the fol- lowing communication, under date July 21st, from Mr L. Foster Stedman, private secretary to the Right Hon. Lord Tredegar I am requested by Lord Tredegar to acknowledge your letter, and to say that he will be very pleased to be the president of the Aberbargoed and district Fur and Feather Society, but regrets that other engagements will prevent his accept- ing your invitation to open your show on August 7th. His Lordship has instructed me to enclose £ 1 towards the funds of your society, with best wishes."

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