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"RATORIO AT LLANGENNECH. The recent performance by the Llan- jgmuiech United Choir of Haydn's ona- torid, "The Creation," was a great l Success -TTnder the. uble leadership of Mr. John Ree« Davies, of Llangennech, assisted by Beatrice John, A.R.C.M., Llangenr.ech; Mr. David Ellis, London'; and Mr. Enilyn Davies, A.. -C.M., Jjlangollen, Haydn's great work was magnificently done, all the artistes acquitting themselves in a manner worthy of their great reputa- tions. We trust that as a. result a, good sum of money will be set 8,Side to form the: nucleus of a public hall fund. Miss Beatrice John's rendering of the solos .,i. was one of the most delightful features of the whole performance.

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LATE DR. WILLIAMS. AN IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL— CHANCELLOR'S SYMPATHY. In tiie Cwnigeiiy (Jemetery on the outskirts of Sveamaa on Thursday after- noon, all that, was mortal of Dr. W. P. Williams, for 38 years the pastor of Dinas Chapel, Landore, and for 20 years editor of the Seren Cymru," were laid to rest in the presence of an immense crowd of people. Besides this, letters and telegrams had flowed in numer- outsjy, among them one from the Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George ¡ Sorry to hear of the sudden death of my dear old friend, Dr. Williams. I Deep sympathy with Mrs. Williams and the family." Outside of the manse in Dinas grave- yard lay a plain oa.k coffin, covered with wreaths of white Sowers. Ffarwel! gyfillion anwyl iawn" (led by the choirmaster, Mr. J. Evans), was sung with much feeling, and then the party slowly took the winding, stony pathway to Dm ate Chapel. This wa-s .soon crowded, and all through a lengthy service, throngs of hoys and girls hung around the gates. The coffin remained ia the lobby. In- side, Dr. Gomer Lewis presided. The devotions were led by the Revs. T. Valentine Evan,s (Clydach), and J. Griffiths (Birchgrove), and addresses followed by the Iters. W. Rees (Blaina), a fellow student of Dr. Williams, Dr. Harris (Treherbert), Iorweth Jones (Maesteg), President of the West Gla- morgan Baptist Association; J. Davies (Cadie), Ben Davies (Hermon), Walter Davies (Landore), Mr.' T. Edmunds, J.P. (President of the Welsh Baptist union, and Mr. C. B. Griffiths, secre- tary, of the West Glamorgan Baptist Association. Rev. J. W. Hughes, B.A., who had travelled all the way from Oxford, &aid lie considered he' was the voungest son of the deceased. Though Dr. Williams I lived to a good old age, he died young. He never again expected to find such a friencl. The following ministers were pre- I,sollt.Dr. Gomer Lewis, Dr. Griffiths (Kenfig Hill), Rev. Fred Morgan (Morriston), If, J. Hughes (R-avenhdl), T. Thomas (Ynistawe). T. V. Evans (Clydach), .1. Davies (Cadle), O. J. Owens (Caersaflem), D. M. Davies (W aunarlydd), Sanj Williame (New Siloh), J. E. Griffiths (Birchgrove), J. Watkins (Ix>ughor), Doctor H. Harris (Treherbert), H. Hughes (Britonferry), W. Richards (A bra von), -r- Griffiths and W. Rees (Blaenavon), J. Stephens (Brynt-eg, Gonseinon), D. M. Jones, M.A. (Vicar of Landore), D. LIan Davies, B.A., Curate-in-charge (Tre- boet), Skidmore) B.A. (Curate, St. Paul's, Landore), D. B. Richards (Brynhyfryd), Dyfodwg Davies (Mor- riston) Hugh .lones (Llanelly), T. R. Evans (Llwynhendy), J. Griffiths (Aberdare), W. R. Watkins, M.A. (Llanelly), B. James (Tumble,, B. O. James (Cross Hands), B. Howells (Maesteg), D. Grifiiths (Taliog), D. Davies (Britonferry), J. Lewis (Maes- teg), W. Walters (Gorseinon), W. Wil- liams (Llannon), B. Lewis (Cwmtwrch), J. Davies, B.A. (Mynyddbach), J. H. Parry (Llansamlet), Evan Jenkins (Swansea), Sinclair Evans (St. Helen's Congregational, Swansea), W. Hopkins (Neath), Pryse Williams (Hafod), D. W Saunders (Pontycymmer), J. D. Harris (Llansamlet), Hermas Evans (Cwm- bwrla), Aaron Mprgan (BlaeiifTos) Geo. Williatos (Pontardulais), D. Price (Aber- dare), D. Price (Bethesda., Swansea), B. Lewis (Graigcefnparc), John William Hughes, B.A., B.D., (Oxford), H. l), Clement (Morriston), Ben Davies (Plas- marl), Walter Davies (Landore), Jor- werth Jones (Maesteg), D. James (Mor- riston) Dr. Griffiths (Pyle), Ungoed Thomas (Carmarthen), Fuller Mills (Carmarthen) ..Foster Roberts (Ystaly- fJi-a), D. Lewis (Piasmarl), Mr. George (Llangyfelach), B. O. Thomas (Old Siloh). E. D. Lewis (Ystalyfera), D. Samuel (Morriston). D. Thomas (Hafod), D. Salmon iMorriston), Tywi Jones (Glais), Penar Griffiths, B. James (Cwmtwrch), Davies (Ystrad- gvnlais), and Rev. Edward Worthing- Mount Zion), Swansea. Among other-; present were Coun. C. B. Griffiths (Sec.. Swansea Baptist As- sociation), J. Edwards (Morriston), Cnun. Dd. Griffiths, J.P., Coun. J. Lewis, Aid. Morgan Titton, J.P., Meat's. BMi. Owep (Brynhyfryd), A. H. Thomas, ♦ J-P-, E. T. John ("leuan Dyfed"), head bailiff of Mertbyr; H. C. Jeffreys (CVmbwrla), Llew. Evans (Trcv boeth), W. Lewis (Bridge House), and Whita Davies (Bryhyfryd). At the conclusion the Dead Ntareili mtS played with much feeling by Mr. J. Evans, the conductor of the choir at Dinas. The mourners were Mrs. Williams (widow), and Mr. Tdwal Williams (son), Miss Maud Williams (daughter) and Mr. W. Owen, Llangyfrim (nephew). -Mrs. R. W. Fraser (daugh- ter), and Mr, J. H. Thomas, Aberfraw Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Colmore (daughter and son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Rowe (daughter and aon-m-law). Mas- ter Victor Rowe and Miss Dulcie Wil- liams (grandchildren), Mrs. Hancock, Newport. Telegrams expressing their sympathy and regret were read from the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, D. Lloyd George, Lord Pontypridd, Sir David and Lady Brynmor Jones, Mr. Edgar j Jones, M.P Major Whi?kin 'Carn?tr- von) The <-?cretary of the church, ?Mr. John Lett Hughe?. read ltters for non-attendance, and expressing sym- pathy, from the following geTitlcime-n:- The Revs. Charles Davies (Cardiff), D. W. Morris (Swarusaa), W. B. Tawe Griffith'; (Seven Sisters), J. M. Wil- liams (Clydach), James Owen (Swan- sea), J. T. U?ys (Swansea), W. E. Davies (Ilford), E. W. Davies (Ton), J, H. Lamb (Salim, Piasmarl) Dr. Jjdwards (Cardiff), Dr. Morris (Treorky), M. T. Rees (musician), R. S. Rogers, B.A. (Mountain Ash), LI. Williams (Barry Dock), R. W. Davies (Pontardulais), M. Jones, B.A. (Whit- land), D. Powell (Liverpool), J. 0. Williaans (Pedrog), W. Ca<snodyn Reee (SAvansea), T. Humphrey (Blaencly- dach), E. R. Jones (Pontardawe), D. C. Jones (Penygraig), J. H. Hughes (Manchester), Talfryn Jonee (Llanelly), J. Hughes (Nantymoel), J. Williams (Aberteifi), D. Griffiths (Gel lion en), J. ]>]. rhomas (Cwmgorse ), J. Thomas (Llanstepban), Waldo Lewis, B.A. ( Carmarthen ), J. T. Evaiis (B«ngor), E. Parry (Aberdulai«), D. C. Harris (Glyn Neath), J. Edwards (Porth), E. TJ. Jowm (Bedwas ). J. Idwal J ones (Tonypandy), J. B. Jones (Dowkiis), Dr. W. Davies (Bangor), J. W. Hughes (Holyhead), W. Emlyn Jones (Morris- ton), D. Jones (Cwmbwrla), H. J. Evans (Brynmawr) D. James (Llandilo), J. Griffiths (Ammanford), E. J. Jones (Cifinnery), T. Shaaikland (Bangor), H. C. Williams, D.D. (Cor- wen), 0. Davies, D.D. (Carnarvon), Silas Morris (Bangor), Principal Roberts (Aberv-stwyth), W. Rees (Ebbw Vale). J. H. Miles (Cardiff), etc. ArotIDd a new bricked grave the im- mediate friends of Dr. Williams gathered, and sang very softly "Bydd inyrd(I o ryfeddodau." Addresses were given by the Rev. Fuller Mills, Dr. Griffiths (Kenfig Hill), and J. Griffiths (Aberdare). Rev. 0. J. Owen, of Caemalem), engaged in fer- vent praters. Late Mrs. Reynolds. The funeral took p!a?e at the Cwm- gHy Cemetery Swansea^ (?Thursday ?aft,?ri;om, ?' the lat? Mrs. Benjamin Reynolds, of Diuas-street, Piasmarl, and daughter of the late Mr. Phillip Williams, Cwmlevel-road, a deacon at Herinou C^hapel, Pla-smarl. The mtmrnex-s were: Mr. Ben Reynolds (husband), Messrs. Phillip William and David Reynolds (sons), Miss Sirah Ann Reynolds (daughter), Messrs. Thomas Williams and David Wiliams (brothers), Mrs. Rachel Mort and Mrs. Catherine Morgan (sisters). Misses Annie and Maggie Williams ( Dieç 00)" Mr. Alec Wil- liams and M. Morgan and Mirgan Lewis (brother-in-laws), and Mrs. Jno. Evans "Glanfrwxl, ( cousin) r- The service at the house and chapel was conductcd by the Rev. Ben Davies, pastor of Hermon. Late. Mr. John Jones. I All that was mortal of the remains of the late Mr. John James, who ex- pired at his residence at Brynhyfryd on Saturday last, was laid to rest at the Danygraig Cemetery on Thursday. The body was first of all taken to Salim English Baptist Chapel, PI as marl, where a service was held, the Rev. J. H. Lamb (pastor) officiating. The mourners wore: Miss P. James (daughter), Mr. T. James, senior, (bmtiier), Miss Lucy Budge, Mr. W. T. Jurnes, Mrs. Couch, Mr. Phillip James, Mrs. Ellas, Mr. Arthur Jajnes, Mrs. W. Davies, Mrs. W T. James, Mr. J. Couch, Willie Ellis, Minnie Couch, Miss Couch, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. AdiviiJi, Mr. Davies, Miss Edie Ellis, Master Jackie Davies, Mrs. Coles. Mr. James Jajnes, Mr. Tom James, Mr. and Mrs F. Coles, Mrs. C. Cole, and Mrs. Thomas, [ Late Mr. Jasper Williams. I The funeral took place on Thursday, I at the Mumbles Cemetery of Mr. Jasper Williams, lighthouse keeper at the Mumbles for close on 28 years. The mourners included all the members of the deceased's family. The funeral was also attended by a very large number of villagers and friends.

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WELSH RECTOR'S'WILL. 1 Bequests to the Vicar of Oystermouth. 1 The Rev. Prebendary David Edward Williams, B.D., or Bute Cottage, Llan- stephan, Carmarthen, Prebendary in St. David's Cathedral since 1898, for many years Vicar of St. Paul, Llanelly, and afterwards Rector of Llangam- march Wels, and Vicar of Llanlleonvel, Breoonsliire, author of several works in Welsh on the Church and her Work, who died 9th December last, aged 9"2 years, left estate of the gross value of of which the net per- sonalty has been sworn at 16s. Probate of his will dated 6th February 1912 has been granted to his daughter Miss Francis Mary Williams, of the same address, and his son, the Rev. Harold Stepney Williams, of the Vicar- age, Oystermouth, Glamorgan. The testator left to his son Harold his books, his shares in the Festiniog Railway Company, and the Mond Nickel Company, and to his daughters Elizabeth Theophilus, Emily Baile, and Alice Lindsay, in equal shares he left his shares in the London and Provincial Bank, Ltd. He gave his share in the Bank of Australia Limited to his daughter Blanche Kempson, and his .shares in the Iiondon and South Western Bank, Limited, and all' his household effects upon trust for hit; daughter Frances Mary, with remainder to his other children.

I By the courtesy of Messrs. the British Mannesnmnn Tube 0):. Ltd., I the members of the Swansea Mining all Surveying Classes were enabled on Friday to pay a visit of inspection to the works. The students were much interested in the various processes of manufacture, which were lucidly ex- plained by Mr. Stewart, manager to the company. The party were after- wards entertained by the company.

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FIRE APPLIANCES. PONTARDAWE COUNCIL REFER THE DISCUSSION. The fortnightly meeting of .the Pon- bnlawe Rural District Council was held on Thursday, Mr. Owen Davio6, J.P., presiding, .Mr. David. Lewis asked whether any- thing had been done in regard to the site for the proposed Council houses at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen. The matter had been hanging fire for months. Engineer: I am waiting for your re- solution. Nothing Jiae, beeu passed. It was decided that the engineer should report. The Sanitary Inspector reported upon the insanitary condition of Swan-lane at \&talyfera. which served 14 dwelling- houses. One half of the lane had an accumulation of mud and stagnant pools of water, and he suggested that I the attention of Col. Gough be called to the matter. This was agreed to. The Inspector a?o reported that two cases of fever had been iworted during the past fortnight. Nine of the eases were of scarlet fever. The Engineer (Mr John Morgan), re- ported thjit he had inspected Pwlly- wraeh-road, Gwaun-cae~Gurwen, with a view to ascertaining the cost of improving it to answer the purpose of a safe approach to the Great Western Railway Station. The road at several points was under nine feet in width, and he considered that about three perches of land would have to be purchased. Between extensions and improvementB lie estimated the cost at about LSO. In regard to this matter the Rev. Evan Davies had a notice of motion on the agenda that the Council grant a contribution towards the cost of con- structi-on of a road lea-ding to the nov" station referred -to. Mr. Davies sug- gested that they should contribute £150 for the purpose, as it would be far more economic than spending £ 80 on the other road. Mr. David Jones, Pwllywrach Farm, Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, wrote stating that he had been approached by some of the mosÍi influential residents of the dis- trict. and he had arr ved at the de- cision that he was prepared to sell the land at 30s. per perch freMold for the purpose of making a road to the station. After a long discussion it was decided that a committee be formed, consisting of one member from each ward to visit the spot and report., The Rev. Evan Davies asked if any- thing had been received in regard to Colbren-road, Gwaun-cac-Gurwcn. It was, in his opinion, an eternal question, and it was impossible for children to go to school. He thought that proceed- ings should be taken, as a lot of paper was being wasted in reporting upon it continually. The Vicar of Colbren, who had a life interest in the road, had made a charge of -6d. per perch extra on those who built houses there, on condi- tion that a road was to be made. The Clerk replied that nothing had come to hand. The County Council wrote in respect to the council's applicat ion for a contri- bution towards the maintenance of HuLly-etreot, and Grove-road. Pontar- dawe, but they did not consider the raad as a suitable one for contribution as a through road. The County Council had also considered the application for a contribution in respect of Alltwen Hill, but they could not make any grant. The application of the Clydach Estates Limited for permission to devi- ate a footpath from G road to Penybank was agreed to. A letter from the Swansea District Council in regard to the proposed divi- sion of the coti-Lity for administrative purposes was referred to <the Finance Committee, ,k In accordance with a notice of motion Mr. Morgan Davies called attention to the need of a are engine and ap- pliances, and lie suggested that a com- mittee lie formed to go into the matter. Ho referred to the recent fire at Allt- wen, which compelled them to take steps to meot this dangerous enemy of mankind. The matter was referred. On the motion of. M1". Owen Davies, it, was decided to call the attention of the County Council to the state of the main roads in the rural districts.

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WELSH MUSICAL FESTIVAL. Brahm's "Alto Rhapsody" to- be Produced at Swansea. The committ-ee of the South Wales Musical Festival have arranged the pro- gramme for this season's festival, as dollows:— Swansea, April 27th,-Br.ahm's Alto Rhapsody, with miscellaneous items. •Neath., April 28th.—*Cowen's "The Veil," 1th Symphony of Tschaikowsky, the prelude to "Parsifal," and "Peer Gynt. Mountain Ash, April 29th.—(e The Banner of St. George" (Elgar), and miscellaneous. 0 Newport, April 3Oth,+Dv()1';àk's Speere's Bride, and misoelaneous. The artistes will include Miss Emily Breare, Miss Esta d' Argo, and Madame Evans-Williains., sopranos; Miss Dilys Jones and Madame Kirby Lunn, con- traltos; Messrs. John Booth and Frank Mullins, tenors; and Herbert Brown and Peter Dawson, baritones. The Queen's Hall Orchestra has been en- gaged for the whole of the concerts.

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THE WELSH PRESS. 1 CHANCES, STRUGGLES, AND A I COMING FIGHT. THE position of the Wekh vernaciil-ar press, and .of the English maga- I. zme-s in Wales, is to-day full of [ interest. The air is tliiek with rumours -anci muttenngs. Is in the atmosphere, and to add to the piquancy of the situation, we. are promised a fight among the magazines that, on one d'e at leaet, will, be waged with vigour. Mr. John Hugh Edward^, M.P., throws (lou-iii the gauntlet this month, in 'MVakw, to the newcomer, "The Welch Outlook." One is not in a posi- tion to reveal contemplated develop- ments, but one, may be allowed to hint at the possibility that the three-penny Outlook" may c-hoftly have to meet the rivalry of Waks in aaother way. O.M." and the Old Wales." Meanwhile Mr. O. M. Edwards, in the labt page of the February "Cymru," tile page of editorial notes to which the re-ad er always turns iirst, gives a little inner history. The old Wales," which had O.M." as its proprietor and guide, is treasured in many .a private library for its store of literary and historical information. When it parsed away, Mr. J. Hugh Edwards commenced Young Wales," which had a healthy career, and paved the way ultimateiy, to the present W a l e* ?, Air. 0. ?l this month states in "Cymru" that "I started Wales' when I had more energy and more ioeanw than 1- have now at my disposal. Having gone too far to withdraw, I understood that Mr. Llewelyn Williams had -his—miad OM a similar task; and that is one injustice I did to Wales in my ignorance. After OOIDe years I had to give it up; as I could not afford to run two magazines, one Welsh and the other English. Little by little, since then, I am paying thele-hts of the English magazine. The publisher would not proceed with it himseit, and so my Watessr' came to an end." An Editorial Note. The new Wales is also meeting I with its particular difficulty, but so bold is the front put, on by the February number that the future will be rich in interest and. excitement. Mr. Hugh Edwards seems to be acting upon that sound piece of wisdom: Thrice armed is he who hath his quarrel just, But four times h-o who gets his fist in fust, Mr. JEraest Rhys, in his weel-J y, causene on Welsh literature, announced a short time ago that the new maga- zine, "The Welsh Outlook" would take Denbigh as the first of the towns in a series of "Personalities." It is doubtless a mere coincidence, but Whales" for February leads off with an article by Mr. E. T. John, M.P., on "Some Denbighshire Worthies"; thus the northern shire is well in the lime- light this month. It is in the editorial notes of Mr. J. Hugh Edwards that we got the first suggestion that the fight is to be keen between the two magazines. After certain compliments to Mr. T. J. Hughes, the chairman of the Welsh In- surance Commissioners, the editor of "Wales" expresses the hope that in the interests of Wales" his colleagues and his staff will emulate his example. And he pro- ceeds to dwell upon Hthè feverish anxiety" displayed, by persons un- named, to scramble on to the Councils of the national colleges or to run periodicals whenin their own deeds can be magnified out of all proportion, as if forsooth— but let Wales itself tell its story. It is for us to keep the ring, rejoicing that at any rate competition ■ivdl maRe the Monthly magazines more piquant reading for the man outside the battle range. S. F. S. C. But this is not all! Wales has a Shon Dafydd who is a very Puck for mischief. This month he is presented as being one in a distinguished com- pany: Mr. John Rowlands, the Welsh Insurance Commissioner; Mr. Tom Jones, the Secretary of the Commis- sioners, and Mr. Siiyn Roberts, secre- tary of the Welsh Appointments Board. The conversation is very personal, too personal, indeed, for the staid columns of an evening newspaper which desires to live at peace with the world, in- cluding all the sections in Wales. Mr. Tom Jones's imaginary account of his life and progress is rich fooling; but then it may be taken iu another Ijglit altogether. We may leave the topic with the imaginary remark of Mr. John Row- lands that The little gang may well call themselves S.F .8,G." What does S.F.S.G.' meanf" Shon Dafydd asked. .1 The Society for Self Glorification," he replied. This we may le-gard as the first blow iu the campaign. WJ*e*her it gets home., we shall have to wait, with what patience we can muster, until March to see. We all love a fight, and as certain people hare the reputation of 'uot sune-ring taunts giadly. lively times may be ahc?d. A shak1-up will do Wal? and ?ts m.z.ines no harm, and. at the, ringside we can look forward to rare excitement. Another Struggle. In another quarter there may also be a struggle for supremacy. The Goleuad," so long run from Dolgellv by Mr. Evans &s a privately-owned weekly, has been .acquired tlie Cal- rmistic Methodists as an oSicial de- nominational journal, and Mr. Morgan Humphrey i1? to. sit in the editorial chair from June next. But this may also havt) a serious un- official denominational competitor. The old proprietor is credited witlr the in- tention of running n successor to the Goleuad 3 from his 0ffice. There is no definite information on this point, and the writer gives it for it is worth. The rumours however are very | circumstantial. In South Wales, the C M. denomi- national fold is seriously ochcerned over the cornering of all the official maea- zines and joumnls by the North. The i strength of Metbodi^n is, of course, in the South, notwithstanding this, all the editors are In North WTafes, ana Liver- pool, and only one of the C.M: journals is published in the South. One hesi- tater- to designate it by such a strong ivord as scandal, nevertheless, the in- justice is keenly resented. It will be seen that the future pro- mises a shaking up of the dry bones.. Some of the bones arc very dry. As Professor Joseph Jones says J,Il "W ales": "The religioxis weeklies in the past have been the poorest specimen of Welsh journalism. I In J. D. W. r I

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