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THURSDAY.
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Dyfynnu
Rhannu
THURSDAY. The Social Science Section of the Eisteddfod met this morning, at nine o'clock, in St. George's Hall, the chair being occupied by Hugh Owen, Esq., London. Mr. HARTLEY, of Manchester, then read the following paper. Mr. President, Ladies, and Gentlemen,—Any observer of the events at present passing in the Principality can hardly have failed to observe that they give rise to an extraordinary number of problems of a most curious kind. Our national resources in elate, coal, iron, cop- per, and gold, and the railways that will give facilities to commerce to develope these resources, and the changes they are likely to make in the country, and in our na- tional language, which is perhaps more widely identified with the Welsh people than any other manifestation of our character and country, unless we except our barren mountains and ancient castles. Our mountains are the richest in the three kingdoms, but they want develop- ing. Our castles are the most ancient, but useless for the present age. Still, we should be sorry to see them levelled to the ground, unless they are in the way of railways and other signs of commercial progress. Our ancient cherished language is every year getting more useless for all commercial purposes, but none would like to see it dying out; still we must be convinced that if Wales is to'rise as a commercial country, she must adopt the commercial language of Great Britain—namely, the English language a language, in the words of Creu- ddynfab, that embraces within its own comprehensive- ness the touching pathos of the Hebrew, the gorgeous eloquence of the Greek, the stern impressiveness of the Latin, the tremulous tenderness of the Italian, the soft blandness of the French, and the rugged grandeur of its own. The Welsh children labour under great disad- vantages when they are sent to school in not having any previous knowledge of English. They learn their lessons as a parrot learns to talk, without any perception of their meaning. Again, the Welsh children, when at home, at play, or in the street, speak the Welsh lan- guage. They are sent to school to learn their lessons in English, consequently whatever instruction they receive at school cannot possibly take so strong a root in their mind as it would if it was imparted to them in their native tongue. Once more, what a drawback,deficiency in the English language, it is to young persons when leaving their country to reside in England. They find a greater difficulty in procuring situations; they cannotconlmand the same amount of respect; neither are they as well re- munerated for their labour. After learning their trade in Wales, when they go to England they have to learn the language-even the very names of the tools they use. Hundreds of young women leave the Principality every year as domestic servants though good servants, their deficiency in English prevents them for many years getting much more than half the wages they are worth and it is the exception if there is a place of worship in the Welsh language within their reach. There are at present in England thousands of young men and women who have been religiously brought up, who are without the means of hearing the Word of God from one year to the other in a language they understand, and they may as well be in China, instead of enlightened England, as regards the impression that any minister of the Gospel in the English language can make upon them. Human nature is very prone to vice, and the want of that in- struction that they have been brought up to in their youth in Wales, and which lays at their doors in Eng- land, if they did understand the English language, has been, indeed, the cause of many thou- sands of the fair daughters of Cambria turning the day of worship into the day of pleasure, and losing their fair names and their virtue, and also of her sons committing acts that procure them admission into the unproductive establishments of Great Britain, or to leave their country for their eoantry's good. It Is of the jreatwt Importanee to the Welsh, as a nation, that Welsh parents should endeavour to teach their children English, If they want them to make their way in life, and ulao that they may know the advantages they neg- lect to make of their time, the value they Bhould put on wealth, and the way to sell their labour—whether of the head or the hand-to the best advantage, and to provide for their present and future wants; for disguise it as you will, this is one of the greatest lessons of life, which all parents ought to be anxious to teach their children. The Welsh press, and those platform orators, who advocate the Welsh, only for the Welsh people, are onlv advising them to commit a national suicide. They argue that if we lose our language we should lose our nationality. HaiScotland or Ireland lost their na- tionality by adopting the English 1-had Burns, Moore, Scott, Macailly, and others, written in Gaelic, the world would never have known them. We are often asked by strangers if any clever genius was born in Wales. If Bardd Cwsg, Eben Vardd, Goronwy Owen, Twm o'r Nant, a chant besides ot our living poets around us here, had written in the language spoken by the million all over the globe, instead of the few in Wales, this foolish question would never be asked. Reform has of late made great progress in our National Eistedd- fod, yet much more remains to be done in developing national talent, and in encouraging Bound English instruction. More encouragement ought to be given to our young poets to write in English, where their works would be read by the million instead of the few, and where there would be more prizes for English essays. The Eisteddfod oiators, in many instances, have striven more to make their hearers pleased with themselves for the hour by praising the country and flattering the peo- ple and their language. These mealy-mouthed speakers who in the place of washing out stains, paint us over with oily speeches, and varnish us with Oes y byd i'r iaith Gymraeg," must give way to truth, and they must tell us our faults, whether it pleases us or not; though people do not always like to hear the truth, because it is not always pleasing. I believe that many of our leading men in the Principality are now convinced, when they observe how other national languages have given way to the English, that it is a folly to fight against the inevitable order of things, and that they would best consult the interest of their native land by advising their countrymen to learn the English language, which is adapted to the requirements of the present age. A wise conviction is like a ray of light. It gradually dawns in men's minds until they receive it as a sound truth and I hope the morning twilight will rise from the mist of our love for iaith ein tadau into brightest day to en. large our minds and to shine again upon our native hills, and make us a nation worthy of the national objects our land possesses, and worthy of its wealth and importance to Great Britain. The discussion of the previous day was then continued, as to the best method of promoting Middle Class Education. Among the speakers were the Rev. Hugh Owen, Llanerchymedd; Canon Williams; Dr. Nicholas, Car- marthen; Rev. J. Griffith, Neath; Glan Alun; Rev. Owen Jones, Manchester; the Lord Bishop of Bangor, (who came in about the middle of the discussion, and was loudly cheered); and the Chairman. All the speakers agreed upon this—that the means at present afforded to the middle class—that is the farmers and shopkeepers—were inadequate to provide a good, Bound, and useful education for their children; but they differed as to the means to be employed in provid- ing a better system. Glan Alun advocated what may be termed the Voluntary System, namely, the establish- ment of good private schools throughout the country; whilst Dr. Nicholas, Mr. Griffith, and others, ridiculed the present private schools, the conductors of which issued prospectuses, the promises of which were never fulfilled", and which, in fact never could be fulfilled in any private establishment whatsoever. What they re. commended was, that in every county there should be a Proprietary School with a capital of some f.20,000 or BO, to be subscribed in shares, and which, if the Bchool were properly and judiciously managed, they believed would pay a fair dividend upon the capital, after all ex- penses were paid. It was stated that the middle class Schools must be conducted upon the self-supporting principle, because it was clearly proved by the recent withdrawal and restrictions of the Educational Grant that the Government were determined not to assist in the educating of those parties in the State, who are in a position to pay for it themselves, and in this category were included the farmers and tradesmen. This was considered to be decisive on that point. Under these circumstances, and with these facts before them, Dr. Nicholas suggested that in each county a capital of £ 20,000 be raised in shares of R200 each, which he considered would be a sum which would answer all purposes; and also that a school of the kind should be established in every county in Wales. Mr. Griffith, in a most able and eloquent speech, ad- vocated the same opinion, substantially, and urged upon the landed proprietors to come forward in the matter, to assist their tenants, as the Welsh tenantry were amongst the best in the world, to give their children education, which, in his opinion, ought to be a classical one, as a foundation. He also thought it futile and il- lusory to expect Government to render pecuniary assist- ance. The Lord Bishop of Bangor, in a brief speech, approv- ed generally, of the views propounded by the above two gentlemen; but expressed an opinion that the shares ought to be less than X200, and for two reasons: first, he thought the sum required would be more readi- ly obtained if the shares were less than that; and, se- condly, it would enlist the sympathies of a greater number in the success of the proposed schools. The discussion was a most able and eloquent one, but the above i the gist of the points argued. At the conclusion and at the suggestion of the Chair- man, It was moved by W. BULKELEY HUGHES, Esq., se- conded by the Rev. HUGH OWEN, that the Council of the Eisteddfod be respectfully requested to allow and set apart, in the future, more time for the discussion of such subjects as the above, and which were of vital importance to the welfare of the entire community. The resolution was carried unanimously. The Social Science Meeting then broke up. At eleven o'clock precisely, the meeting of the Gen- eral Eisteddfod commenced, the President of the Day being the Lord Bishop of Bangor, who was loudly cheer- ed on his taking the chair The Conductor for the day (a most efficient, one) was Clwydfardd, who, in the usual manner, opened the pro- ceedings. The Local Secretary, Mr. John Williams, of Bodafon, then read the following Address, beautifully written in ornamental characters: "TO THE RIGHT REVEREND FATHER IN GOD THE LORD BISHOP OF BANGOR, "As President of the Third Day of the National Eistedd- fod, held at Llandudno, 1864. My Lord Bishop,—It is with feelings of the deepest gratitude the Council avail themselves of this oppor- tunity of expressing their acknowledgment of your kind- ness in consenting to take the presidential chair of this great congress, and extending the patronage of your influential name to the objects of this literary and scien- tific association. Some of the best scholars and most useful ministers of religion in our land have recorded their testimony to the aid they obtained by the encouragement of Eistedd- fodau, which proved their stepping stone from the humble position of peasants to places of trust and nse- fulness among their countrymen, whose genius without some such means for the development of their natural powers, for ever would have been consigned to oblivion. While they rejoice in your perfect sympathy with Cambrian feelings and Cambrian usages, and more es- pecially in your cultivation of the ancient British lan- guage, thereby enabling you to teach the common people in their own tongue the wonderful works of God," they cannot conclude without adding their prayer to Heaven that you may long live to fill the high position to which Providence has appointed you, and that you may be richly endowed from the treasures of Divine wisdom and grace to serve your generation according to the will of God. Given under the seal of the Council, this 25th day of August, 1864." His LORDSHIP then rose and said:- Gentlemen,—Ac- cept my warmest thanks for the honour you have done me in appointing me to fill the Presidential chair on one of the days through which your Eisteddfod is continued. It is with no feigned feeling that I respond to the hopes and aspirations of the Council, that the revival of this time-honourd institution may be drawing out genius which might otherwise have lain dormant, as well as by exciting intellectual activity, and generally promote the best interests of the Principality. (Cheers) For my- self, I shall only say, that having liTel amongst you in holy things from the very commencement of my min- isterial course, it has been my earnest desire to identify myself completely with my adopted countrymen. It is with much gratitude that I acknowledge the constant kindness which has made this so easy, and most humbly do I trust, that when our earthly nationalities are superseded, we shall be found in Christ, fellow- members of Him by whom the whole family of heaven and earth is named. (Cheers). His LORDSHIP then turned to the enormous assem- blage in the pavilion, and addressed them in an able and lengthened speech, which, we are sorry to say, want of space precludes the possibility of our giving but the merest outline. It was with some diffidence, he said, that he rObe to address them, surrounded as he was by some of the ablest scholars and men of literature which their native land could produce. He laboured, too, under the disadvantage of not having been present at their previous meetings, being prevented by professional engagements, and he had also to follow the able gentlemen and accomplished osholaru who had occupied the chair on the previous days. He must say that he was proud to be present at a meeting of the Eisteddfod. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) It was an ancient institution —so ancient that ita origin was lost in the far distance of time. They knew but little of it in its early child- hood, only when it had arrived at its maturity. One thing, however, was certain, that at an early age it was taken into the service of Christianity upon its first in- troduction into this country. He then referred to the merits of the Welsh bards, who, as a rule, drank in their inspiration not from any local Helicon but from the purer water of Siloa's stream. (Cheers.) It would, perhaps, be invidious in him to mention any particular person, but he could not help alluding to that wonderful man who was enthroned on the bardic chair at Aber- ffraw. He then proceeded to draw the attention of the audience to the circumstances under which they had met together on that occasion, and to Eisteddfodau, as thev are now conducted bv the committee of manaze- ment. He was glad to find, his Lordship proceeded to say, that a spirit of improvement had been imparted to Eisteddfodau, and that subjects connected with social science had been introduced, which, under the blessing of God, would tend to import useful knowledge, and improve the condition of the people. He then rapidly glanced at the history of the country, and said that they formed a part of a mighty empire, and the present occupant of the throne was descended from the line of Tudor, whose mansion was in the neighbouring Isle of Anglesey. He made a passing remark in reference to the spot in which they were assembled, and said that in former times there had been a city as well as a Castle at Deganwy, and which now was only a little village. He then alluded to the love of country, which he high- ly eulogised and defended and also to the opposing habits and thoughts of men and nations, which gene- rally proved advantageous in the long run. He sketched the peculiarities of the Celtic race as compared with the Saxon, and argued that their union had won such fields as that of the Alma, and that the soldiers who fought and triumphed there were urged on to struggle for vic- tory by the thoughts of what would be said and thought of them in the smaller circle of their friends at home. After a most able and patriotic speech, which was often loudly applauded, his Lordship sat down amidst pro- longed and renewed cheering. Poetical addresses were delivered by Owain William s, Waenfawr O. Cetbin Jones, Alltud Eifion, and Bardd Berw. Adjudication by Professor Griffith on the Geology of Wales; the Cambria and Silurian Rocks of North Wales —English and Welsh. Prize, Ten Pounds and a Medal. Only one composition was received, but it was said to contain such merits as to be fully entitled to the prize. The author was Mr. J. E Thomas, Surveyor, Rhayadr. Invested by Mrs. Osborne Morgan. Adjudication by Llawdden and Ceiriog upon the best elegy to the lamented bard and patriot, Alaw Goch. Prize, ten pounds and a medal. Best, Mr. John Hughes, National School-master, Vaenol, near Bangor. II e was invested with the badge by Mrs. Morgan, the Rectory, Llandudno. Competition on Pennillion singing. Prize, R2. Five competed. The prize was divided between David Lloyd and Edward Jones.. Adjudication on the "Canon," for three voices, similar in length and character to "Non Nobis Domini." First prize, three pounds; second, one pound ten shillings. The real name of the successful candidate did not tran- 1 spire, Adjudication by the Rev. Canon Williams and the Rev. John Owen, Tynllwyn, upon the Agriculture of Wales," its present state, and the best means for im- proving it, including the application of chemistry, and the use of agricultural machinery. There were three competitors; but that of Dr. Jesse Conway Davies, of Holywell, was deemed the best. The essay was very highly spoken of by the adjudicators. The author was invested by Miss Campbell, of the Palace, Bangor. TALHAIARJJ then came forward and addressed the meeting in Welsh, which caused great laughter and ap- plause. There were no competition for the prize of fifteen pounds offered to the best, and seven pounds to the se- cond best by choirs of mixed voices of not fewer than forty. Rev. MORRIS WILLIAMS (Nicander) then rose to read the adjudication of Emrys and himself upon the chair subject—" John in the Isle of Patmos "—the prize being X20 and a medal. There were seven competitors, but the judges were unanimous in adjudicating the prize to the one signed Baracle." The learned critique care- fully examined and pointed out the faults of each com- petition, and spoke favourably of "Baracle's," which was decidedly the best. The candidate, upon being called, proved to be Mr. R. Foulkes Edwards (Rhisiart Ddu o Wynedd), Independent College, Bala. The Chaired Bard was addressed with complimentary englynion by the Conductor and Alltud Eifion. RHISIAD DDU also addressed the assembly in a very appropriate speech. Singing glees: one to each part-" Wheu winds breathe Boft" (Webb), and Snowdon on Mona calls (Dr. Crotch). Prize, five pounds. Only one party came forward, and they were deemed unworthy of the prize. Adjudication of Ceiriog and Liawdden-elegy to the late lamented Carn Ingli." Prize, two guineas by Melancthon, which the council increased to £ 10 and me dal. Best, Mr. J. W. Jones (Dyfedon), Rhydlewis, Cardiganshire. Competition-playing on the triple harp Welsh airs. Prize. E5 and a medal. Each player to select his own piece. Lewis Williams, Dowlais, and John Elias Davies, Bangor, competed. The prize was awarded to the first —Mr. Oldfield, Abergele, handing a sovereign to the un- successful candidate. There was no competition for Lady Taunton's prize of four guineas for choral singing, Mr. J. C. Rowland, School of Art, Carnarvon, said there were no competitors for the prize—ten guineas, offered for the best Historical Painting-the poetical contest between Taliesin and the Bards of Maelgwyn Gnynedd. Adjudication on the extempore compositions given out on Tiiesd-,ty-the best upon the Englyn to Dr. Morgan, one of the translators of the Welsh Bible, for which Mr. Thos. Richards, Bangor, offered a prize, was awarded to Mr. Hugh Hughes (Cetbin), Liverpool. Competition—playing on the triple harp Welsh airs. Prize-five pounds. Mr. OSBORNE MOBOAN proposed, and the Rev. John Griffith seconded, a vote of thanks to the Bishop for presiding, Which was caried by acclamation. The BISHOP acknowledged the motion in a Welsh speech. There cheers were then given to the ladies, the Con- ductor, Talhaiarn, &c., and the meeting terminated shortly after three o'clock. THE EVENING CONCERT. The concert of this evening was, by far, the best attended meeting of the whole Eisteddfod. The build- ing, extended as it is, was completely filled, so that there must have been at least 6,000 persons present. The first part consisted of singing the Cantata-" The Siege of Harlech," which was the first time of its per- formance. The following was the cast of the characten: King Edward—LlewLlwyvo; Ap Einion-Owain Alaw Herbert-Eos Bradwen; and Cordelia-Miss Edith Wynne. All we can say of this Cantata is, that if it possess any great distinguishing feature or musical excellence, we certainly failed to discover it. There was something like a little spirit in the concluding part, and that was all. Part the second commenced with a song by the choir, "The Fairies," which was rendered very pleasingly, a band of harps accompanying. A solo on the pianoforte was then played by Miss Kate Roberts, who was cheered at its conclusion, which was followed by a duett by Miss Edith Wynne and Mr. Lewis Thomas -"Now Moon- light Gems," which was loudly applauded; "David the White Stone was next sung by Mr. Cummings; but if "David" was half as dull as the son which bears his name, he would not have been, we should think, a very agreeable or inviting companion. The "Dawn of Day," by Miss Kate Wynne, was of a precisely similar charac- ter, which even this gifted singer could make nothing of It was encored, nevertheless, or rather Miss Wynne herself was encored. The next performance was of a different role, consisting of a trio upon the pianofoote and two harps, the performers being Messrs. J. B. Chat- terton, John Thomas, and H. V. Lewis. This perfor- mance was loudly encored. "Land of the Minstrel and the Bard" was next sung, very nicely, by Miss Edith Wynne, which was followed by a Welsh song-" Black Sir Harry," by Llew Llwyvo, who was encored. Mr. Ellis Roberts next played a solo on the harp consisting ef Irish airs, and was applauded. Chorus by the choir, "Glory to the men of old," which was very spiritedly rendered, and which was encored. Oh ruddier than the cherry," by Mr. Lewis Thomas, was encored en- thusiastically. Miss Edith Wynne was encored in the "Bells of A berdovey" but did not respond, as it was becoming late. Mr. Mathews next played the "Carnival of Venice" on the cornet, and in such style as we never heard surpassed on that instrument. This was followed by a trio, "This magic wore scarf," which was tastefully sung by Miss Edith Wynne, Messrs. Cummings, and Lewis Thomas. A solo on the violin, by Mr. E. W. Thomas, "Nedi Jones," by Mr. John Owen, and "Glan Medd'dod Mwyn," by the choir, brought the concert to I a close. TUs concert, in point of excellence, was very flat and ull, and far behind the one which was given on Tuesday evening.
FRIDAY.I
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Dyfynnu
Rhannu
FRIDAY. I A general meeting was held at 9 o'clock this moru- ing in St. George's Hall (not in the National School- room, as was advertised in the programme), the Kev. J. Griffith, Rector of Neath, in the chair. The business to be transacted was to read the Report, and to appoint members to form the Council for the en- suing year. The Chairman proceeded to sketch the proceedings of the Council during the pait year. The Eisteddfod, lie said, held at Swausea last year was successful bejon their expectations; it was supported by men of standing and influence; and notwithstanding the accident which occurred there, and which militated much against them, still, after everything waa paid, there remained a respec- table sum as a surplus. It was in connection with this surplus that the first difficulties of the Council com- menced, for the Local Committee dealt with it in a way which they (the Council) did not expect, and they were compelled to find fault with the lavish manner they squandered it away amongst parties connected with tne Committee. The two Secretaries were presented with jEM but when the Council remonstrated, Dr. Davies, one of the secretaries, said he would return his, and he did so; and Mr. Morris, the other secretary, promised that he would do so too; and votes of thanks ito tMm both were passed and entered upon the minutes Mr. Morris saying he would hold his in hand until he saw what other parties would do. After passing a high eu- logium on the ability, character, and high honour of the then Mayor of Swansea, he said that it was he who gave the gratuities; but he did so under a misapprehension, which he explained at a meeting which was held in Swansea. At that meeting, he said, it was suggested to him by Mr. Morris, and he at the time gave him a list of donations which had been given by the Mayor of Car- narvon, so that ke (the Mayor of Swansea) thought he was acting according to the usual custom, for he per- sonally knew but little of how Eisteddfodau were con- ducted. A disgraceful scene then took place at the meeting, and Mr. Morris denied the Mayor's veracity on the point. The fact was that Mr. Morris, although he promised to do so, never returned the ao, Sometime after this, the Council held a meeting at Shrewsbury, and subsequently a most libellous attack was made upon the Council and himself, as the President, in a leading article in a Swansea paper. In this article they were accused of having squandered away B40 for their own use; and he personally was charged with having receiv- ed £10 for his services as President, and XIO as an ad- judicator. Now this was entirely untrue, as he never received one penny upon any grounds at all, and, so far as he knew, none of the other members of the Council had. In this same article there were, however, some items of truth, but not bearing upon that point, and, therefore, the writer must have been told of what took place at that private meeting by some one who was pre- seut, and Mr. Morris was there at the meeting. On the Chairman being asked did he ever communi- cate with Mr. Morris on the subject of the said arti- cle- He replied that he did so in a kind, friendly manner, by letter, i,i which he asked him to disown having had any connection with the article in question, To this communication no answer was returned. (Loud cries of Shtme shame From this they could see that during the year they had had great difficulties to contend with, but he was glad to say that, after all, the Llanduduo Eisteddfod had been tolerably successful, for up to Thursday night the receipts amounted to £920. (Cheers.) He then refer- red to other causes which operated against their efforts, and he assured the meeting that they had exerted them- selves to the utmost, and were animated not by merce- nary but by patriotic motives. Mr. Davies, of Cheltenham, Mr. W. B. Hughes, and several other gentlemen, then made someltrong remarks on the conduct of Mr. Morris (who was present in the Hall), and expressed themselves very warmly in favour of the Council, and faith in their zeal, honesty, and pa- triotism. The Chairman then called upon the Secretary to read the Report, which he did. Mr. Hugh Owen, London, moved, and Mr. Davies, Cheltenham, seconded, that the Report be adopted, which was carried item. con. Mr. Morris then stood up, and asked permission to speak, which was granted. He began by saying that the zC50 given back by Dr. Davies was not a bona fide return. Mr. Ambrose Lloyd indignantly denied this. The cheque was sent to their Bank, and it was in faet the first money which had been paid in to the credit of the Council. The Chairman said a report had been spread that he and Dr. Davies had acted together to cheat the people into a belief that the X50 had been returned, when it was not; and that there had been a collection between them to deceive both their own friends and the public by producing a forged receipt. (Shame, shame, and hisses) Bulkeley Hughes wished Nfr. Morris to in- M, W. Bulkeley Hugbea wished Mr. Morris to in- form the meeting why he had not replied to Mr. Grif- fith's letter. Mr. Morris said he thought of doing so at first; but he did not, upon second thoughts. He had the letter in his possessiou. (Several voices—Read it, read it.) Mr. Morris-It is at my house now; but as I shall have no chance in this meeting, it shall be published in the papers. Mr. Davies then moved, and the Rev. Mr. Owen (An- glesey) seconded a motion, in which they thanked the Council most warmly for their exertions, honesty, and disinterestedness, as they were sure that the country owed them a great debt of gratitude. This resolution was carried amidst much enthu- siasm. Several rounds of hearty cheers were then given for the Council, and another round for Dr. Davies, of Swansea. Mr. Ambrose Lloyd then rose and moved, that hence- forth one-fourth of the members of the Council should be appointed by the inhabitants of the town in which the Eisteddfod was to be held. They would then have persons in the Council who would be locally connected with the locality, the want of which had been greatly felt in Llandudno. Mr. Francis, of Manchester, seconded the resolution, which was carried nem. con. The Chairman then announced that the Couneil had ceased to exist, and it was the duty of the meeting to proceed to the election of another Council. Mr. John Williams was then appointed Chairman, pro tem., amidst protracted cheering, the Chairman remark- ing that his services to the Eisteddfod had been suchas no gold could buy. Mr. WILLIAMS replied, that whatever his services had been, he had been sincere, and that what he had done had given him the greatest pleasure, and that all he wished was to do good to his country. (Cheers.) When he first became the local secretary it was hinted that he would not be expected to give his services for nothing but all he could say was, that if anybody offered him anything in the shape of a reward, he should consider it as an insult. (Much cheering.) I The following gentlemen were then appointed ai mem- bers of the Council, each name, and especially those of Mr. Griffith, Mr. W. B. Hughes, and Mr John Williams, of Bodafon, being received with enthusiastic cheeringRev J. Griffith, Neath, President: W. Bulkeley Hughes, Esq • John Griffith, Esq London Mr. Thomas Jones, Mold; (Glan Alun) J Ambrose Lloyd, Esq., Chester; Mr. J, Thomas, (Pencerdd Gwalia) Mr John Williams, Bodaf, on; Canon Williams; Mr- Roberts; Rev R. Parry- (Gwalchmai); Dr. Davies, Swansea; and the Rev. W, I Jones, Dyffryn. THE GORSEDD. The meeting then proceeded to the North Parade, in which spot a Gorsedd was appointed to take place at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of conferring bardic titles upon those who had been declared worthy of the honour. The druidical stones were enclosed by iron railings, so as to prevent crowding, the arrangement being an excellent one, Gwalchmai, assisted by Clwydfardd, performed the ceremony of Installation" with the well- known and usual ceremonies. The following is a list of the Bards who were invested with the blue ribbon on their arms: W m. Powell (A p- Tudno); 0. P. Williams (Eryr Mon); W. Hughes (Tegerin); Wm. Vaughan Williams (Llygadog); P. Mostyn Williams (Pedr Mostyn); Thomas Hughes (Boreufab). The Rev. John Griffith of Neath, was made an Arch Druid (Glan Aerion); as was also the Rev. W. Jones, Dyffryn (Llanergoed). The following were made Ovates:—John Pugh, Liverpool (Gamaliel); E. W. Lewis (Goronwy y Feni); James Jones (Iago Erian)). Edward Stephens (introduced by Pencerdd Gwalia), Tanymarian, was raised to the dignity of a Pencerd. John Robert Jones (Uchalaw Cerddor) John Roberta (Isalaw Cerddor); James Willliams (Eos Cae'r Estyn) John Richards (Isalaw); Evan Williams, Llanfaethlu (Myllinfab): Mrs. Price, Glantwroh (Niair yr Eyriaii); Miss Elizabeth Jane Williams, Bodafon (Mair Mon Cerddes); Miss Sarah Edith Wynne (Eos Cymru); and Miss Kate Roberts, London (Maer Fida). An old man named Owen Williams, then spoke in Welsh his remarks causing a good deal of laughter. Gwalchmai then announced the Gorsedd closed, and also that the next Eisteddfod will be held in Abervst- with in 1865. A round of cheers were then given for her Majesty, Oil future King, and Mr. W. Bulkeley Hughes. ''he procession then re-formed, and escorted the Presi- de to the pa villion, The President of the day, (John Willams, Esq., Tref- too Anglesey) was installed into the chair, amid the I lOll id of the trumpet. Silence having been obtained, Mr. AMBBCHI LLOYD, •< Cheater, lead the following addr- [filii ADDRBSS] <« Ygxoir Y" erbyn. y byd." "Yn ngvyneb tout a UygM qoletini." «TO JOHN WILLIAMS, ESQ., TREFFOS, ANGLESEY. As President of the fourth day of the National, M. teddfodheldatLIandudno,I8<!4. "Sr-The Council, with great dcfercnc, beg leave to unfeigned thanks forthe kind maimer In which riu have cmsented to preside over the dehbent. ZZ ™ '°?? y'sme?ng T"? feel ?'? gratified by b<'ingP'??""??? e auspices of a gentleman so closely connected with the time-honoured families ef Gwyned? Hwyy??f?re? noMe s?ock of the p"triotic Sir Gryffydd Ll (1 of Tregaratedd who was knihted at Rhudd?n bv?dward I., on brin?ng him the news of the birth of hfsSn^Edw^iril of G^raa^on, and espccially when th| regard'th high  yn occupy in relation to the ??? 'i?da?uralintereats ?fthePnncipaUtv. '.tnitionofthelawsofthe laud in a neig?. bourin" drict and your immediate asaociat.on WIth the be?rest. and prosperity of these localities in p.rticu lar, 11 They rejoice in the patriotic spirit you have always evinced for the amelioration of the condition of your country, as well as in the expression of your readiness on the present occasion to extend a helping hand for the ad- vancement of literature and the fine arts, by encouraging the enterprising efforts of native talent. "They cannot conclude this address without adding their united prayer that your kindness may be richly re- warded with.the choicest blessings of both worlds, "Given under the Seal of the Council this 20th day of August 1864. The PRESIDENT, who in rising was loudly cheered, begged to tender his sincere thanks for the kind addresis presented to him. It was assumed (he said) that he was descended from Sir Griffith Llwyd; but he confessed, if he was so descended, that that was the first time for him to be made known of it. (Laughter). He hoped it was correct, and he felt proud of it; and whether it was true or not, he hoped he would not falsify the as- sumption by any want of patriotism on his part. (Hear, hear). He never undertook any duties with greater pleasure than those of the chair at that meeting. After the able addresses delivered by the Presidents on th41 previous days, he thought he would best discharge his duty that day by making a very few remarks. He could not refrain, however, from referring to one point, via., the purpose for which they were assembled. He hap- pened to hear a conversation in Eugland the other day when one gentleman asked another, what was the object of an Eisteddfod ? "Oh," said the other, "it has no object at all; it is to continue that stupid Welsh language which should be put down." He would not have referred to that conversation, did he not know that many Englishmen who knew nothing at all about the matter, and many renegade Welshmen, who, he supposed, were too lazy to learn the language in their youth, and, perhaps were too stupid to learn it in their old age,—(cheers and laughter),-entertained similar opinions. They were there met together, not to up- hold the language except for patriotic purposes. It was very desirable that the imperial language should be known throughout the length and breadth of the coun- try- It is certainly a great nuisance that people cannot speak that language ? But is there anything in connec- with an Eisteddfod, to preclude the possibility of acquir- ing a knowledge of English. (Hear, hear), Their object was to promote the general welfare of the people, and there was nothing so far from their idea, as to throw the least imaginable difficulty in the way of any person, to speak that language. (Cheers). It was a confusion to confound the learning of Welsh with the learning of Euglish. They certainly gave prizes for the best com- positions in the Welsh langauge and he found that at Oxford and Cambridge they gave prizes for Greek and Latin compositions. But did that prevent people from speaking English 1 They taught their sons Latin and Greek, and their daughters French, German, and Italian; but did that contemplate loosing their English? Nothing of the sort. Her Majesty had great many subjects speaking other languages besides the English. In the Ionian Islands they had Greek, in Malta Italian, Spanish in Gibraltar, French in Lower Canada, and the Esquimaux be supposed in Upper Canada. But were they to give up those possessions because the people spoke different languages ? Well, then, if it was not their object to prevent the learning of English, what was their object ? It was to promote a national feeling, and the diffusion of useful knowledge among the people in the language which they spoke. Some 30 years ago National schools were established in the country to teach the children English. They answered admirably in the towns where the children mixed with and came in contact with duoglot Welshmen but in the country districts where only pure Welsh animals were to be found they proved a total failure. The Presinent then went on to notice the difficulties which Welsh children in country districts had to Burmount in learning Eng- lish and after dwelling upon the differeut subjects for which prizes had been awarded at that Eisteddfod, he concluded by expressing a bope that that gathering would be an illiistration of the good sound sense of the inhabitants of Wales who supported it. iLond cheers). Tho condutcor for the day was the Kev. E. Stephen, Tanymarian. Poetical addresses having been delivered by the bards the adjudication by Mrs. Biddulph on the Essays on Femal lEdueation was read. Thirteen compositions were re ,eiver], the prize (i 10 and a medal) being divided between Homo" and Gomer yr ail." The latter proved to be Mr. 0. Wynne, Brynderwen, Bethesda, who was invested by Miss Hill, Llwynon; the former did not answer to the name. Adjudication upon the descriptive poem-" Solomon consecrating the Temple." The best was "Zadock," who did not come forward. There was no competition for the brass band prize; the Holyhead Band having committed a mistake by at. tending on the first instead of the last day of the Eiatedd. fod, were allowed £ 5 by the Council towards their ex. penses. Adjudication on the "Historical Poem," Conway Castle. Englifh or Welsh. The prize was divided be- tween Mr. Evans (Eos) of Newport and Mr. Tudno Jones, Llandudno. They were invested by Miss Jones, Frondeg. Competition-Female Singer of the following Welsh Airs-" Y Fwyalchen and 'Roedd mam yn eofleidio." First prize, ;C2, second ditto, tt. Two competed, viz., Jane Owen, Dinorwig; and Margaret Evans, Cwmyglo. The first prize was awarded to the first who sang, and the second to the latter. They were invested by the President. Mr. Ambrose Lloyd regretted exceedingly that there was uo separate fund with which they could assist and enable talented females like those who had just sang to qualify themselves and obtain a thorough musical edu- cation. Rev. J Griffith had the pleasure in announcing that a lady resident in South Wales had come forward and in a generous manner signified her intention to be- come responsible on behalf of the Northern Principality, for the sum of £ 25—half of the amount requsite to afford a year's tuition at the Hoyal Academy. (Cheers). He knew the cheers would still be more general and enthusiastic when he announced to them the lady's name. He referred to Miss Williams (Eos Gwna), of Llanfairynghornwy. (Loud cheering). He wished to know if there was any lady from South Wales present who would guarantee a similar sum on behalf of the South. After a short pause, Mr. Griffith again rose, and said his appeal had met with a ready response from Mrs. Price, Glantwrch. (Great cheering). This we under- 1 _u1_I. il. -1 -_1.L_u "t T. SGOOfl 10 rerer omy w uie euuuauou in v Owen, who is the daughter of Mr. John Owen (Glan- marchlyn), Llandinorwig Fem de performer on the piano age not to exceed 18. Two only c)mpeted-prize ("Recollections of Wales," by Brinley Richards), awarded to Miss Annie Phillips, Llandudno, who was invested by the Presi- dent. Pennillion singing with the harp. Adjudication on the principal pryddest, Roger Wit. liams"—prize, £ 2(1 and a medal. Only one competition was received, which was deemed unworthy of the prize. Gwalchmai delivered his adjudication upon the best stauza on the victory which Mr. Bulkeley Hughes ob- tained over those who wished to usurp his authority as L"rd of the Manor of Cemaes, for which Mr. Inglis Williams, of Anglesey, had offered a prize of one guinea. The best was that signed "Talybolion," who proved to be Mr. John Hvghes (Carwad), of the Old Bank, Ches- ter, who was invested by Miss Martin, of Beaumaris. Dev. J. Griffith said he would propose at the council- that Mr. Hughes be I r se ted vi h la medal, which he would do at his own expense, if his request was not complied with. His services to the Eisteddfod, as act- ing treasurer, were indeed most valuable. (Applause.) The stanza alluded to is as follows :— Yn Nghemaes y bu maes yr ymosod At anghyfiawnder ag arfer gorfod, I ddifeddianu ar ddeddfau hynod-ac i'w barch, Ein gwron Llywarch, gorniai y llewod- Adjii(lic-ation-Part song-for men's voices. First prize, E3 second, jC2. The two best were Messrs. Jos. Parry, of America, and J. Thomas, of Blaenanerch. Song by Mr. David Rosser, of South Wales. J. Passmore Ed wards, Esq, of London, next addressed the meeting in English, which was well received. Compotitton.-Bass Singer Y Bardd yn ei awen,. Gruffudd ab Cynan.First Prize, 12 second, L I Five competed-the best being Mr. Pierce, of Liver- pool; second best, Mr. M. Davies, Ebbw Vale. Rev. Mr. Davies, of Cheltenham, also addressed the assemblage in an excellent English address, which was frequently applauded. Mr. J. C. Rowland delivered hie adjudication upoa
WEDNESDAY. I
Newyddion
Dyfynnu
Rhannu
GRAND NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. I WEDNESDAY. I (Continuedfrom 3rd Page.) language that he first heard the gentle accents of a mo- ther's voice-it is in that language that he will breathe forth his last faltering prayer to God's throne. (Loud cheers.) If you take it away, you take away the noil on which he treads, the air which he breathes—I believe it would be as easy to level the Vale of Conway and con- vert it into a Lincolnshire Fen. Of all the cruel and impotent attempts by which tyrants have endeavoured to oppress and gall mankind, none have been so cruel or impotent as the attempts which have sometimes been made to put down a language by force. Such attempts are only saved from being a crime by being an impossi- bility. Aud do not think that we shall be less loyal citizens of this great empire because we are true to that nationality which nature has written on our hearts and aouls as legibly as she has written it on our mountains and valleys, it is a trite saying, that if you wish to influence men, you must begin with them as they are, and not as you wish tliern to be You have in tl ese Eisteddfodau a ready instrument for good. (Hear, hear.) You have spoken in your address to me of the encou- ragement which they have given to the study of Welsh literature. Look, also, at the stimulus which they have given to the study of Welsh music. How many of the distinguished artists whom we shall have the pleasure of hearing to-night, would never have emerged from ob- scurity but for the encuuragemeut given them by these Eisteddfodau. And, taking a somewhat wider view— turaing from the performers to the listeners—what an influence for good such exhibitions as these must have on the thousands who throng to them. We rejoice that we have got rid of spectacles which used to bru- talise and barbarise the masses—ought we not also to rejoice that we can retain spectacles which humauise and elevate them! (Cheers.) In this country, where rich are divided from poor by the additional barrier of a double language, where theological differences often un- fortunately generate the bitterest of animosities, we want something to break down class prejudices—we want something to break down party prejudices-above all, we want something to break down that which it is moat difficult of all to overcome—theological preju- dices. (Cheers.) At a time when our neighbours on the other side of the Channel are maiming and mangling each other in the name of what they call religion, it is, indeed, a gratifying sight to see the clergy of this diocese headed by their Bishop, join hanll in baud with ministers of other persuasions, in promoting a movement which has for its main ob- ject, that which ought to be the first care of every Christian minister—the instruction and improvement of their poorer brethren. The Poet of old was the peace- maker of his time. He knew no enemy but oppression, falsehood, and wrong. It is the spirit of the old Eis- teddfodau,—not merely the Gorsedd, the bardic em- blem or the bardic chair—that we want back among us. Calon wrth Galon," Y gwir yn erbyn y byd," Duw a digou." (Cheers). These are motives, not of yester- day nor to-day. They are as fresh and as applicable Bow, as they were in the days of Llewelyn ap Iorwerth, becaue3 they are part of those eternal and immutable truths which our fathers in their own rude homely way strove to inculcate at their Eisteddfodau, and which we, in the midst of our boasted nineteenth century ci- vilization, dare not forget, (Lmd and continued cheering ) Several poetical addresses were here delivered by Pererin and others. Adjudication on the Congregational Tune by Owain Alaw. Metre 8, 7, 4 Minor key. First prize-.C2, øecolld-£l, The feigned name of the first was Mo- lique," and that of the second was Gilmore." Their proper names did not transpire. Competition—Tenor singer—of the following Welsh airs Dafydd y Gareg Wen," from the Gems, and Tros y Gareg," from Thomas' Welsh Melodies. First prize--f2, Becoii(I-E:I. The following competed:— Evan Williams, Lewis Roberts, William Williams, Thos. Roberts, Robert Rees. The best was Evan Williams, who was invested by Mrs. General Hughes. The se- cond was Robert liees, who was invested by Miss Wynne Jones, Anglesey. W. JONKS, Esq. (Gwrgant), the conductor of the day, then addressed the meeting, and referred to the kind of rivalry which existed some time ago between various sections of the literati in Wales, and the happy coalition which was inaugurated at that Eisteddfod. He felt it quite unnecessary to dwell that, day upon the antiquity or the utility of Eisteddfodau. In accordance with the re- quirements of the present age several improvements had been introduced, and their object now was to develope the genius and talent of their countrymen—to cul- tivate music, science, and the various branches of li- terature, and everything that tend to improve the condi- tion of man. (Cheers.) The Hector of Neath read the adjudication of Basset Smith, Esq., and himself, upon the Essays on Creuddyn —its Traditionary and Legendary Lore; containing the best collection of Legendary Tales of Creuddyn and its adjacent Hundreds. Prize-X5 5s., by Bassett Smith, Esq., F.S.A., F. G.S and a medal by the Council. Only one essay was received, which, however, was considered sufficiently worthy of the prize. The prize was won by the Rev. H Parry (Gwalchmai). Competition—Prize of X2 2s., offered by Miss Pugh for the best female performer on the pianoforte. Two coinpetecl-tlit- best was Miss Annie Phillips, Penrhyn. The adjudicators were Mr. Chatterton, harpist, and Owain Alaw, who awarded the prize to Miss Annie Phillips, who was invested by the Rev. Dr. Vanghau, who observed-The man who has no music in his soul is said to be a man in whom you can place no trust; and I suppose the observation applies with equal force to females. It is something to have clear thoughts, it is something more to ha ;e suitable words to expreos our thoughts. That may bo oratory or it may be music; but music has something better still—it realises con- ceptions and reaches a height to which language cannot aspire. If the people of \V'a'es had lost their taste for music, I should say that while claiming to be a Celtic people they had got the name only and lost the nature. In Ireland, in Scotland, and in Wales they have that noble old ballad music whijh speaks from the heart: it is nature, which will have its utterance. It might ap- pear from these observations that I wish to disparage the Saxon character; but I believe by amalgamating the Saxon energy and the Celtic fire you may get an ampli- tude and fulness of humanity you cannot get else- where." (Applause) The adjudication by Llawdden and Ceiriog on the Eng- lish ode was next read. It was to be on any subject, not t) exceed 300 nor under 100 lines. By a native of Wales, chair Bard, not to compete. Prize Teu Pounds and a Medal. This prize was generously given by Miss Con- way Griffith, Gartglwyd, Anglesey. Only one composi- tion came to h ind, which was that of Mr. W. Downing Evans, (Leo) Newport, Monmouthshire; who was invest- ed (at the request of Miss Griffith) by Miss Williams, of Llanfairynghormvy. Rev- J. KilsJiV JONKS. London, then rose and spoke in English. He commenced by relatiug an incident in the life of O'Connell at the time when he was continually annoyed by the ubiquitous correspondent of the Times in Ireland. He announced a meeting to beheld, to which he invited this writer, and afterwards afforded him every possible facili- ty to report his speeches, which the correspondent in re- turn acknowledged as a piece of great courtesy. The meeting took place, and O'Connell delivered one of his inflammatory speeches in the Irish language, but the chiel could not take notes. (Laughter.) He was glad to find that the English press was so well represented on that occasion, because there was a deal of misapprehen- sion existing as to the nature of Eisteddfodau, which directly tends to reflect upon the soundness of their judgement. An Eisteddfod day to him was a kind of lioorty day which a Welshman enjoyed just once a year— where he ventured to give a full and sometimes uncon- trolled expression of his heart—aud might he not add that he sometimes took leave also of common sense. (Laughter) This in fact was the only rational—he meant national—institution of which they could boast of. They had no Derby Day "—this was their Derby Day. (Hear, hear.) they had no races for men or horses—no train- ing schools for Deerfoots' or Tom Sayers. They had not either the old institution of "Punch and Judy." (Laughter.) Yes, they were so poverty stricken as not to possess one single institution of the kind. (Renewed ia?hter.) They had uo theatres, and being so devoid of all amusement it was natural that they should cherish I and uphold a national amusement—the only national in- stitution they had. He had almost forgotten to say that t ley had no dog exhibitions (laughter) in the Principality --no, nor donkey exhibitions either-for, in fact, they were not blessed with a sufficient number of those poor and ill abused animals to hold an exhibition of the kind. (Renewed laughter.) The question was often asked him, Why don't you teach the people English ?" Why don't you learn English ? His answer was, Why, we are learning as fast and as best we can," (Hear, hear), and already a large mass of the people of Wales were masters of two languages, and he believed with Robert Hall that the man who knew two languages was superior to him who knew only one. He had said they had no amusements in Wales; he wished also to tell them another fact, viz., that they had not a single book, original or translated, of an infidel tendency in the Welsh language (Cheers.) Their exhibition was the exhibition of the ta- lent and productions of the literary peasants of Wales; and if they wished to institute a comparison between the literati of Wales and those of England let them be sure to compare them with the corresponding classes in that coun- try. It was from among the colliers, the quarrymen, and the labourers of the Principality that they drew their com- petitors. There was a vast deal of latent talent, which required only to be developed b be known and apprecia- ted. He well remembered the time, twelve years ago, when Pencerdd Gwalia first distinguished himself at Abergavenny. Having mentioned an instance of two young men, who 15 months ago, scarcely knew a word of English, pasting creditably their examination in Latin and Greek, at the London University, ha went on to observe that they sometimes looked back with pride to the past history of their country. Now he wished to direct their attention forward — let "the detVl bury their tlead,"—their country was to undergo a vast change—a peaceful Saxon invasion was now taking place, and would teU powerfully upon the future condition of the people. He welcomed the invader; he was worthy of the country, and the country was worthy of him (cheers). He mentioned an instance which he witnessed on Monday last, of the respect shewn by an eminent English contractor in this country, (Mr. Kigby. Holyhead), to his Welsh workmen, when he invited their teachers all to dinner, as from their number he could not possibly then have entertained them all at the same time. He concluded an eloquent perora- tion, and it behoved his countrymen not to misapply the brains and talent which God had given them, but to make one determined effort to render themselves worthy of the favours bestowed upon them, by contributing towards their fatherland, something considerably more endurable than their own fiery temperament (great cheering). The next was the adjudication of the Rev. John Gri- ffith and Gweirydd ap Rhys on the Essays upon Creudd- yn—its history, natural history, antiquities, druidical remains, Gogarth Abbey, Teganwy, Y Faeidref, G)odd- aeth, l'enrhyn, &c., and the history of three ancient churches of Creuddyn. Prize-Ten Pounds, given by W. H. Reece, Esq., F. S. A. (Pendinas) Pias Tudno, Llandudno, and Medal by the Council. The best was the Rev. R. Parry, (Gwalch- mai), who was invested with the Medal by the daughter of the donor—Mrs. Farrant. There were no competitors for the choral performance, for which a prize of £ 10 and a second prize of zCl5 had been offered. T ALIlAIARN then came forward to address the meet- ing, which he did with considerable humour and effect. He illustrated the beauties of Welsh poesy by several quotations from the old bards. Mr. G. DAWSON, Birmingham, was then called upon. He came forward and said—It is said- that if you can't get anything to eat, the next best thing is to witness the effects of good living upon those who have. These meet- ings have been described asa sort of intellectual drunken- ness, and, I may add, where a certain amonnt of abuse of the Saxon is a pleasant pastime. I certainly admire the good humour that prevails here, and can easily bear abuse, given in such an uncommon jolly spirit; any En. glishman will see that you have caught the true idea of nationality, aud that there isadetermination that no dunce, although here and there a fool, may exist among you. The legends of King Arthur bear the impress of glorious aspirations among a nation, and the British character therein depicted is full of noble ingredients. Although I cannot understand what has been said to you, yet, judging from its magical eflecta, I should say that the speeches were excellent; and since I cannot partake of the food myself, through ignorance of the language, I must rest content to look upon its very excellent effects upon you, The worst wish that I can have for the Celtic race is that the Scotch continue to be sensible, the Irish strive to be so, and that the Welsh confine their abuse of the Saxon to once a year. (Laughter and applause.) I feel humiliated at being ignorant of the language of a people living so near to me. which I am told contains all the graces and beauties of every known and unknown language but still I do think that when the evil of Habel shall be annihiliated, and the people of the world come to use but one language, that will be English, and I am happy to hear you recommended your people to learn it; and I will promise you that when your Eis- teddfodau can produce anything equal to our Milton, Tennyson, &c., I will set about learning yours, so that I can study it in its original form. (Applause.) The adjudication of Mr. Brinley Richards upon the Glees was read by Mr. John Thomas (Pencerdd Gwalia) who expressed regret on behalf of Mr. Richards at his inability owing to ill health, of being present that day. He announced that Ap El Wnad" (whose real name did r.ot transpire) was the best, and a composition by Mr. David Lewis, of Llanrhystyd, South Wales, the se- cond best. Competition Playing on the Triple Harp: Welsh airs. The performer not to be over 18 years of age. Each player to select his own pieces. Prize Three Guineas, kindly given by Mwynwen of Cheltenham, Two competed. PEJJCBRDD GWALIA felt delighted in doing all he pos- sibly could for the promotion of performances on the triple harp. He was sorry to say the instrument was not as popniar as it had been. They established a triple harp scholarship of the value of 50 guineas last year and the talented boy from South Wales who had last played had won that scholarship and was now under the tuition of Mr. Llewelyn Williams, a very eminent Welsh harpist. He was above the age specified as being the terms of competition, which was 18; and, seeing that he already reaped an advantage, as it were from the Council, it would be hardly fair to give him the prize, and deprive the others of what he was justly entitled to, according to the terms of the competition. (Hear, hear.) The prize was therefore awarded to John Elias Davies, of Bethesda, late a pupil of Mr. T. D. Morris, Bangor. The PRESIDENT most liberally came forward and hand- ed the disqualified competitor an equal sum (Three Guineas). Pennillion singing, with the harp, by Talhaiarn, Idris Vychan, and lolo Mon. Adjudication by Emrys and Nicander on a Cywydd to "the Night," (t'5 and a medal),-Best, Mr. John O. Griffith (loan Arfon), Carnarvon, who was invested by Mrs, Morgan, of Conway. There was no competition in the singing of Catches." Adjudication upon the Pastoral Dramatic Poem after the style of the Gentle Shepherd by Allen Ramsay. Prize, £8 and a medal. Competition Singing of a Duett-Female Voices. Subject" May," by Owain Alaw. Best Misses Wil- liams and Owen, Dinorwig. The Vice-President rose to propose a vote of thanks to the President of the day, and also thanked their English brethren for so readily coming forward to address the asiemblage, notwithstanding the somewhat biting sar- casm innocently indulged in by some. The President returned thanks in an eloquent strain, and the proceed- ings terminated by singing the Prince of Wales' anthem. A good concert terminated the proceedings of the day, when the attendance again was but moderate.