The Cardiff Times

--===--=c: BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS BIRTHS. ERS ln; E.-On Whit-Sunday, at Frondeg, Carmar- then, to Mr and Mrs J. 3. Ergkiac, a so:i. 83 HA LSALL-On -day 1.4th. at 1, IJel^rave-road, Uirkdale, Southport, the wife of J. J. HaJsall, of a son. 500 REES.—At Racs, Aberystwyth, on the 5th inst., the wife of Kev. R. J. Lees. il.A..of a son. 531n WlL'LiAM^.—On May 13th, at Windwr-road, Fellartll, the wife of 1:. T. Williams, Draper, of a son. 466 MAHRIAG-1S3. EVANS-WHITE.—On the 14ih inst., at. Cadoxton Parish Caurch, by the Rev. J. O. Roberts, .1. C. R. Lvans, Cardiff, to* iBessie, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. r. White, Annaudaie. Courvroad, Barry. 'U3 JARVIS—SCOT I\—On the 13th inst, af. St. John's, Canton, by the ilev. William R.ehards, Prank, OTl of !0dwin Jan is, to frertrude, daup'atei* ot Captain Andrew S,;ott, of Cardiff late of Sunderland. 805 OWEN—EVANS.—May 18th at Commercial-road Baptist Chapel, Newport, by Rev. Edward Owen, B.A., Pontypool, assi'sted by Revs. ( Evans, Newport, and A. X. Evans, Blackwood, Mr John Owen, B.A., Blackwood, •" Miss M. J. Evaii:" daughter of Mr and Mrs K. Evans, Elmswood, Llancirniro'l Wells. REEa—PHILLIPS.—May 13Hi. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, LV the. Rev. Ctjarb,3 Davies, William E. Reea Grace Phillips, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Phillips, 16, Llandooch-Jtreet. Cardiff, and granddaughter of the late Dr. J. L. Jones, of Pon- tardawe. vvHi'r,t.\ (iTON-. WILLI -On May 17th, at. the Tabernacle, Portli, by the Rev. J. L. Roderick, T,.A ro,,Iaud J. %Viiittinzton, of to Mabel, daughter <^f M. A. Williams, Anchor House, I Tonypandy, and the late Lemue: Williams. Peny- i:f2,i, and granddaughter cr the late Rev. Samuel AvilTianis, Nintygio. 742 DEATHS. BENJAMIN.—May 13tli, RiÖ<\d Reojamin. tho be- loved husband of Kate, Benjamin, 18i, .Kiug's-read, !ate fift-T Electric Light Works. BIBBINGS.—May 17th, Samuel Bibbing?. Moved husband of Elizabeth Matilda Ribbings, 43, Tew k?3- bc.ry-street. BIl'NEV. On the I'th inst., at IS, Dumfries-place, (',i rl i'i, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Hugh Birney. BLACiiMORC. — On Monday. May loth, Alfred, Blackraorr,beloved husband of May Blackmore,of 11, Treorky-strcer.Cathj.ys. BROWN.—On the 15tit inst. at W, Cvvmlare-3 tree t, William George Brown, aged 21. COX.—On the 14th inst., at 55, Clifton-street, Thomas Cox. !ate of Can*on. COLLi.NS—On 31av 3rd, -it. New York, John Titrick, eldest son of Mrs Collins, 153, Penarth-road. Age .31 vears. R.T.P. 473 DAVIES — On May 12th 1907, at Maes-y-ffynon. Tre- a'.aw, David Davies (late Galli Falios Farm, Tony- pallcty), the beloved husband of Ann Davies, and son of the late Mr William Davies, of Dan yr-alit, Centre. In his 67th year. DAVIJES.—On Alay l £ Ui, at Sonny Bridge, the Rev. Thomas Davies. "only surviving on of the late Mr William Thomas Davies,Mount. Pleasant, Ystalyfera. EDMUNDS.—At Gilfaehfargoed Fach, Bargoed, on May 14th, Margaret, dearly beloved wife of Mr John Edmunds (formerly colliery proprietor), aged 72 years. EDWARDS —May JOth, at 46. Metal-street, after a short and painful illness, Harriet, the beloved wife of Edwin Edwards, age 43. GRJFiTlHS.—On May lGth, at Seaton-street, Pwll- gwaun, Edward Griffiths, beloved husband of Mar. saret. Griffiths, butcher and milkman. ac 43years. HADDON.—On May IS, at 83, Spiott-road, Cardiff, Isaac Haddon (late foreman boilermaker for over 25 years at Junction Pry Dock, Cardiff), after a long and painful illness, borne with silent patience to the end. Deeply regretted. HO WELLS. May 14th, at Llancadlc Farm, Mr Samuel HowcUa, aged 57 HUGHES.—May 15th, at 2, Burnaby-street, Cardiff, V» illiam Hughes, blind preacher. JON E&.—Ou the. 14th inst., at Brondeg Cottage. Cwm- park, Matgatet, relict of Ishmiel Jon, aged 71. KIG.-Åt Cardi:f, on May 13th, Thomas K;ng, iron- monger. late of Penarth. LEE.—On M37 19th. Mary Ann Lee. the beloved wife of Alexander Lee, 152, Woodvilie-road, Cathay3, aged 60 years LEY LAND.—On May 16th, 1, 71, E'm-street, Cardiff, Rose Maylield Loyland, aged i4, only beloved daugli'.er of Catherine and the tat", Henry Leyiaud. LYLE-At93, City-road, Slary Ann Lyle, aged 83 year. MORRIS.—May 13th. at 16, Arley Hill, Rev. Joseph Morris, aged 85, formerly of Narberth, Pem., Bruns- wick (Bristol), and lliracombe. :N APP E R.-At. the residence of her son, 13, Mafeking road, Cardiff, on May 18th, Elizabeth Napper, age 66 years, after a Ion, illT-ess patiently borne. NICHOLLS.—On the 19th inst., at 31, Alfred-stree: Rhoda the beloved daughter of Charity Blank NieholK aged 28. C'SULLIVAN.— On May 17th, at 5, Pendoylan-street, D- ridget l 1. P PI: P.Ki \'S.On ay 11th, at. 56, Constella t;ou-street, Cardiff, James Perkins, beloved husband of Sarah Perkins formerlv crane foreman Bute Docks; aged 7?.. PYLE.—At 60, Jftuntageoet-street, .Riverside, David George Py Ie passed peaoefullv away May 16th. REES.—On the ,Ztii, at 17, ;t.ccy-road, Cardiff, A'frcJ. dearly be'oved husband of Elizabeth Rcc?, lat^ 'ronmonge- J^unraven-street, Tonypandy, also » of Albanv-road, Cardiff. pa: RILEY.—On May the 13th, at 4, Brook Villai, Whit- •7 church, Henery, the beloved husband of M. Riley. c' SULLY. — At Brussels, on the 18th inst., George l Bryant Sully, J.P., of liurnham, Somerset, in his 76th year, after a short illness on way home, sur rounded by some members of his family. I;HJ,,LL.-On May 18th, John Shell (ot Thompson's and Shackell's), be!,)-, ed husband of Florence Shell. THOMAS.—May 17th, at 1, Elm-street, Ferndale, J. C. Thomas, aged 53. WILLIAMS.—May 16, at 99, Carmarthen-road, Swansea, Catherine, widow of the late Henry Wil- liams, and mother of John Williams, Waunwcn, in her 81st Year. WILCOX. —May 15, Rev. Henry* J- Wilcox, vkar of Cockshutt, Salop, sort of the late liev. Henry Wlicox, Vv ealeyan minister. hb sister's residence, 7, Ara- lM5lla-«treet. dter illness, NVillis, f-sti- wonger lite 61 A'hany-roaJ, db', d 56, beloved husband of Annie Willis.

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ZATUllDAY. MAY S5, 11)07. AN OBVIOUS FACT. Is the British Empire 50 small and in- si^uiiicant a, fact that tha British people, or the whole world for that matter, are likely to torgefc it ? This is the question which rises to the mind of some thoughtful people when they are confronted by the efforts of a few who are determined to remind the world that the British Empire exists. Quc would think that it is a pretty la ro and a very obvious fact, this great Empire upon which the sun never sets," as they are never tired of telling us. Put no, it is the fashion to shout Empire aud to talk in imperial sentences aud flmg at all the world Empire boasts. The Empirs has been thrown into the political party pot, and a pretty fuss has been undn by the Protectionist Press because the United Kingdom just asserted its right to manage its own affairs in its own way, just as it has permitted the Colonies to manage theirs by the aid of the Mother Country. The Protectionist fres3 and the followers of Mr Chamberlain'a doctrines in the Unionist party have been exceedingly angry, or they have pretended to be so, because Great Britain did not bend the lince to the Protc-ctiocist Premiers and agree that the people of those islands should pay more for their foodstuffs so that the Coloniss, or a few individuals, would profit at our expense. This is one form of the new Imperialism which the British Govern- ment his refused to accept as current coin of the political realm. It is all akin to the present effort of a defeated and discredIted party to pose as the Empire Baviours. They are the great Imperialists -forhavo they not said 30 '?—and every one. from the Prime Minister down to the tinkers and tailors and candlestick makers, who do not accept their declarations of policy for miking the food of the people dearer and the profits of a few greater, are Litt!e Euglanders, and enemies cf Empire. Having failed to stir up strife with the Colonies in order that they might smirch the present Liberal Government, some of the Imperialists in the Protectionist Preas made a bold endeavour to capture the Colonial Premiers, but even that failed. The Empire and Imperialist principles are too great for tbese new Protectionists to grasp. But as they failed to see the signi- ficance of the last General Election, small wonder that they cut such a sorry figure in attempting to capture tho Colonial Premiers and the Conference for political party purposes. Ttlr Churchill has felt con- strained to remind them of certaiu truths, however unpalatable, and now the Premiars have gone away declaring the Conferenco to have been satisfactory and the meeting of 1907 a quite historic occa- sion in sottliug the Conference as a separ- ate entity and pointing the way for im- proved inter-Colcmal communication.

D'f" EMPIRE DAY. Arc we to become a nation of flag wor- shippers. and is it necessary to remind ourselves that we exist under British rule by flying flags from every public and pri- vate building, and telling each other how great we arc and how thankful v;e ought to be to live under the British flag. Since the daj's of Marking when we mafficked quite uniiko Britishers a very few in this country have been anxious to keep up tho fian wcrship. They would have us wear the Union Jack for handkerchiefs aud neckties, recite the National Anthom for matius, and Ring Rule Britannia as an evening prayer. And they would have every little schoolboy and gchoolgirl taught to bow the head before the Uniou Jack, and keep holiday on an imaginary Empire Day. The flag worshippers have decided on May 24th a3 Empire Day, why no one can feeil, for it has no more to do with Empire than any other day in the calendar, but pcihaps this day will do as well as any other to remind those who are in daner of forgetting that the British Empire exists as a fact and is real. Dr. Paten suggests a new form of observation of this Empire Day, a suggestion which he makes on behalf of a number of social woikers. He asks that in tho pnlpit and ou the platform in contradistinction to that view of Empire which simply meaus Militarism, national boasting, and a, con- tempt of other nations, the truo view of Empire should be presented—that of an Empire based upon justice, puiity, truth, goodness, and fraternity." This is doctrine that might very usefully form the subject cf teaching on days that ate not specially set apart for Empire worship. "When there is any danger of the British Empire being overlooked as a political and historic fact it may be necessary to teach it as history and set it up for worship. There is no good purpose to serve in mafficking with Hags once a year—one maffick is enough for a generation, and there arc some things con- nected with Empire that we would forget. Flag waving recalls a very dark and sad period in thousands of homes when sons went out to fight for Empire. The Empire was not built by Militarism, and it will u\"Cr be advanced by flag waving and shouting on an imaginary t' Empire Day."

The British subject is a past master at grumbling. When the weather is bad he grumbles with an easy conscience and a 11 positive senseof deiight. When the weather is good he expresses his distrust by saying, It's too good to last." When wn were en- joyicg phenomenally summer weather at the Easter holiday thergeneral remark was, "We shall have to pay for this." We paid for it this Whitsuntide, as the winds of winter blew upon tho holiday maliers who had gons out prepared for summer and hopeful of summer delights at the seaside and in the country. The chorus at the beginning of the week was about the weather. The weather was unkind, but throughout South Wales the holiday was observed in true fashion, as cur news columns will show, The school treats were numerous, and the Eisteddfod aud the Singing Festival competed for favour. Against one of the finest Eastertides ou record must be placed a veiy chilly and unpleasant Whitsuntide. Tlie most suit- able form of spending Whitsuntide was slirely beside a blazing fire with a com- panionable book or in the cowpany of boon companions.

It is within the province of the "Lancet to give the lay public a shock on some danger to health. This week the British Medical Journal contains a warning of an unpleasant character. The tea-shop is a modern necessity a.ud a genuine favourite with a large section of the community. With it has grown a popular practice of placing pastry and the little accompanying comestibles of the cup that cheers, within easy reach of the customers. This practice of help your- self saves tie and worry, but it has its drawbacks of an unpleasant aiad even dangerous nature. The TotirDal warns the public against the danger of placing pastry on the tables, permitting tha public to help themselves. It observes, Those seated at these tabios aro often engaged in conversation, and coughs and 3neezes are not uncommon, hence it needs but little knowledge of bactericloffj to recognise that under such circumstances the chance of the pastry becoming infected with disease bearing germs is not incon- siderable." After pointing out the danger the Journal says the practice is nasty and should be abandoned. It is a very common practice in South Wales is else. where.

The recklessness of Tory charges against their political opponents is proverbial, but oue of the most false and outrageous 18 the charge that 15,000 Woolwich workmen have been ruined by the Liberal Govern- ment. The same paper which maRcs this charge announces that Protection would provide work for every workman. The Woolwich discharges recall one of those sad economic problems over which no Govern. ment has any control, and if they en- deavoured to retain men permanently in employment, keeping them making war material which is not required,what would be said of tho waste ? The men were employed during the war, and their dis- missal in times of peace is a matter of course. As one of the discharged men has said, they were never promised re- gular employment and hundreds have been kept on while there was only a pre- tence made to find them something to do. The discharges commenced during the office of the last Government who dis- charged 6,364 men from the Woolwich Arsenal. Tue present Government bas discharged less than a fourth this number, and this reckless lying is adopted in the hope of making political capital out of the necessary reductions. The Government is acting neither harshly nor cruelly they are Dot responsible for the displacement of labour any mor3 than was the Prime Minister responsible for the South African war which rendered their employment at ,the arsenal necessary in the first place.

Lord Methuen is not classed amongst those who desire to see Conscription forced upon the country. He recognises it as distasteful to the people and quite unnecsasary. The history of the country carries tbab assurance and the advo- cates of compulsory military service have received little encouragement from their propaganda, great as are some oC the names of the advocates. On Monday Lord Methuen reviewed a big regiment of tho Church Lads Brigade at Oxford, and said he thought that people overwhelmed with luxury and love of fame might come forward to help in the voluntary spirit animating the country. He was against compulsory service, but he thought that- fmployera who did not do all they could to encourage their employees to join the Militia or Volunteer force were doing their utmost to bring compulsion upon the country."

Welsh Commission. WHO SUGGESTED UP Tho London L?tter•writer of the Man- chester Guardian." writes :—I have heard lately an account of tli, (,rizin of the Welsh Church CeramL-sion which ÙOC] not at all follow the belief hitherto held in Wales as to the respon- sibility for the Commission. Its crea.tor, I was toicl, is Mr Asquith, who is said to have been actuated by these reasons. When he was in charge of the last Welsh Disestablishment Bill he found himself in a sea of contradictory asset tions. Stitemeiiis which one aide affirmed an absolute truth, the other denied us idle fabrications. Accordingly when the questiun of a Welsh Disestablishment Bill came before the Cabinet 31r A.srjuitb insisted that before any legislation was attempted there should he an inquiry into the facts of the case hy an impartial Commiss'on. So it was not Mr L'oyd George's doins-

WELSH TENORS DEGENERATING Mr Harry Evans's Lament. Speaking at Bala "Chair" Eisteddfod on Whit-Monday, Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Liverpool, formerly of Dowlais, said Welsh tenors were ciegf-ne;ating. nd were becoming a positive nuisc nee at many E itcddfodau through objectionable v i bra to characteristics. A few years ago they had tenors who shouted them- selves red in the face, and then they had the high-collared tenor, with a finnicking tone. but nowadays the 1 enor was a sort of bad\ bleat. (Laughter.) The vibrato voice, so general throughout the country, was spoiling the voice of Wales. They wanted more voices of the real type of the famous Welmli tenor. Eos Morlais, who sang naturally. Wales had been gifted in a. more marked degree than any other nation, yet she was making no progress. To retrievo their musical pupremacy they should sing more naturally, as the vibrato style of singing was becoming a musical disease in Wales, and the sooner they stamped it out the better.

WELSH NATIONAL SHOW. Welshpool's Offer. A public meeting at Welshpool on Monday decided to guarantee the same sum. L200, as had previously been guaranteed by Aberyst- wyth, towards the cost, of holding the Wetsh National Agricultural Show in the. town next year. and. in. addition, owing to generosity of the Earl of Powis, to grani a free site 22.1:- acres in extent. The Mayor (Mr Edward Wyke) remarked that Cardiff and Swansea wouid probabiy offer larger subscrip- tions, but that the railway facilities to Welsh- pool were the most convenient for North and South Wales alike.

NEWPORT MOTOR-CAR ON FIRE On Tuesday Mr Sone-, of Cwmbran, who had left his car at the motor garage, 84, Commer- cial-street, Nervport, on returning for it shortly before midnight, had an unpleasant, experi- ence. He had put a, light, to the lamp of the car, when the wires attached to the accumula- tors caught, fit o, and this spread to the petrol tank, aud the flames then shot up to the ceil. ing of the stores. Fortunately, a patent fire extinguisher was at baud.and a quantity of this was thrown on the burning mass. with the re- sult that, the fire was immediately extinguished. The damage to the car is estimated at about £10.

CHANNEL FLEET. THE VISIT TO ABERYSTWYTH. Tn a letter to the Mayor of Aberystwyth, Lord Charles Beresford. Admiral-in-chief of the Channel Fleet, states that six battleships and ODC cruiser will visit Aberystwyth on August 1st and remain until August 5th, during which time the ships will be open for inspection. The Mayor and Corporation intend to spare no expense in making the visit an enjoyable one for the officers and crews, of whom nearly 5,000 will be present.

A STRIKING CONTRAST. Easter and Whitsuntide Temperatures. A comparison of the temperature of the summerlike Eastertide and the wintry Whit- suntide of this year is not with out interest. Acorrlicg to the readings taken in Roath Park, Cardiff, the maximum temperature was as follows Easter Sunday 60'5 Fall. Easter Monday 61 Fall. WhitSunday 53-2 Fab. Whit Monday 51 Fa b.

THE LITTLE WIDOW. A GOOD SORT OF NEIGHBOUR TO HAVE. A little widow, a neighbour of mine, per- suaded me to try Grape-Nuts when my stomach was so weak that it would nob retain food of auy other kind," writes a grateful woman. J had been confined to my bed with fever and nervous prostration for three long months after the birth of mv second boy. We were in despair until the little widow's advice brought relief. [ liked Grape-Nuts food from the be- ginning. and in an incredibly short time it gave me such strength that I was able to leave my bed and enjoy three good meals a. day. In two months my weight increased from 6sfc. 111b. to 8st. lib., my nerves had steadied down, and I felt ready for anything. My neighbours were amazed to see me gain so rapidly, and still more so when they heard that Grape-Nuts alone had brought the change." Name given by Grape-Nuts Co., E6, Shoe Lane, E.C. There's a reason. Read the little book, The Road to Wellville," in the packets.

A man named John Hughes, of Gorseinon- road, Gorseinon, waa on Sunday found lying unconscious in De La Beche-street, Swansea, with a severe cut on the back of his head. ap- parently sustained by a fall on the pavement. He was taken to the hospital, but bis condition was not su&iuentlv M to wnrraaxt detention.

The Military Tournament. The success which attended the Boval Naval and Military Tournament upon its removal from the Agricultural hall to Olytnpia last year, encouraged the oflitials responsible for its organisation to hold the great festival of Mats again in the great hall at Addison-rd. Last year £ 3,000 was taxen,of which £ 6,000 was handed over to the various navat and military charities, iD aid of which tha tourney partly held. The present tournament was opened by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, the president, and will continue open until June 1st. In the matter of detail the entertainment differs little irom that of last year. There is the same nder-ui skill shown by the naval brigade with their field gun display, white the musical drive by the iloyal Horse Artillery, and the contribution of the Life Guards, who perform a splendjd "double" ride, are ex- tremely effective exhibitions. A popular item is the well-known Army Service competition. which shows a great improvement upon that of lonner years. Then there are all the various contests which call forth the greatest skill, and provide exciting entertainment for the specta- tors. Tbe spectacle this year is after the styie of last year's, but. is more complete and has many new features added. Ye Tourna- ment of Ye Oiden DRYS" is ,i. realistic picture of the pastimes of our ancestors. In addition to the tilting of the Solemn Joust," as it was called, which was restricted to members of the knighthood, princes of the blood, and occasion- ally crowned heads, there are representations of t he sports which were participated in by the lesser lights of the period. The Prince of Wales and Prince Fushimi will visit the tournament next week. "Ye Tournament of Yz Oiden Days." The Kinjr at the Tcarnament. —— '■Wl I— Ml ■■ -■in Iiwiwiiwinwi |ihbiimiiihI«.liiii>hmiiji^—wmmninuMjujij,

Dealt with on Its Merits. f KILLAY DOG CASE HOTLY CONTESTED. The Swansea county magistrates were on Wednesday occupied the whole of the day in hearing a summons preferred by William Wil- liams, of Wive:* House, KiHay, against David Richards, farmer, Oi Killay, the magistrates being asked to make an order that defen- dant's dog be kept under proper control or destroyed under the provisions of the Dogs Act, 1871. The case was originally heard by the justices on September idth last. On that occasion Alfred Alcoek, gamekeeper, in the employ of Mr Graham Vivian, at Clyne Castle, said be had seen Richards's dcg kill sheep. The solicitor for the defendant took the objection that if the complainant coukl only produce evidence to show that the respondent's dog had killed or attacked sheep, such evidence would not be sufficient to support the com- plaint, and he submitted that to prove that the dog was dangerous evidence should be given to show that, the dog was dangerous to mankind. The magistrates supported this contention, and tbermlron (ir-rided, as no evi- dence was adduced to show that the drig was dangerous to mankind, to dismiss the sum- mons, and they did so. directing the com- plainant to pay to the defendant £ 116s 4d for costs. The complainant appealed to the High Court against the decision, urging that, it was not necc-ssary to call evidence to show the ferocity of a, dog. towards:mallkind the ques- tion was whether danger might be reasonably anticipated. The Lord Chief Justice said he saw no reason why dangerous in the sec- tion should be confined to meaning danger to mankind. He expressed no opinion as to what the magistrates ought to do, but the evidence was admissible, and the case ought to be dealt with on its merits. The case Wa.1 consequently remitted to be heard and deter- mined. On Wednesday, accordingly, the case wag heard through Mr Leysou •»ppeaving, for the com- plainant, and Sir H. Thompson for the defen- dant. After a number of witnesses had been heard on each side, the Bench retired, and the Chairman (Mr W- Walters) announced We are satisfied from the evidence before In that the dn Wt., kept, under proper control on the morning of the 10th September last, and the case is dismissed. The decision was greeted with an outburst of applause, which was at once suppressed. Mr/Tbompson asked for costs, and the Chair- man said these would follow. I Mr Leyson submitted he had on the evidence given to ask for n case to be stated a" to whether the Bench had not decided against the weight of evidence. The evidence given on the part. of the plaintiff had been not in fact con- tradicted, and therefore he was entitled to ask for a. case as to whether on the evidence itself the weight of evidence was not against the de- cision given. The Chairman We have decided on a ques- tion of fact not on a question, of law. Mr Leyson Hut my point is that you have decided against the weight of evidence—that you have not really weighed the evidence pro- perly. The Chairman You have your remedy. Mr Leyson Yes, and I am going to awk you for a case so as to have my remedy, as I have had it before, and I shall have to put you right again. The Chairman We decline to grant a case. You have your remedy. Mr Leyson No, you are taking away my remedy. You are trying to prevent my taking my opportunity to put you right, as I have had to put you right before. Second Case Adjourned. A case against Thomas .lames, preferred by Air Williams, was then called, whereupon Mr Leyson said At the present time, after your derision, I take ii, ] shall have, to take the opinion of the Court above as to whether you cannot be compelled to grant a case, and in il, I events I think it, would better that this ma tter should be adjourned for the present. Mr Thompson; I object to an adjournment of this case. My client Is summoned to-day to this court, and he has here eight or nine wit- nesses- The Chairman We would rather this ca.se was adjourned. We intend adjourning. The Clerk The magistrates are going to adjourn the sitting in any ca.se. Mr Leyson (sharply) to the clerk The deci- sion is that of the Bench, and not yours, s ir. The Clerk I am repeating what the chairman said. Mr Leyson You are giving us your opinion. The Clerk was about to repeat his statement, when Mr Leyson again warmly interposed—" Be quiet, please..1 am taking the justices' opinion and not yours. The Clerk And they have given it. The Chairman The case stands adjourned for 14 days.

CARMARTHEN LIGHTING. DRAFT ELECTRICAL CONTRACT. The Carmarthen Town Council on Tuesday considered the e'.ectrie lighting scheme- The main features of the draft contract with Messrs J. 13, Saunders and Co., of Cardiff, are as fol- ic)w:-I,lle contractors will apply for a provi- sional order empowering them to supply elec- tricity for lightiug purposes at a maximum price of 5d per Board of Trade unit. The con- tractors will, within one year of receiving the sanction of Parliament. at their sole expense, completely instal a system of electric lighting, so that, at the expiration of such year, the public streets and roads now lighted with gas may be lighted with electric light, and in case of delay, the contractors shall pay to the Cor- poration as liquidateci (iamigeszlf) for every week during which the completion of the instal- la-tion shall be delayed. The payment to be made by the Corporation to the contractors shall be at the rate of £ 3 12s 6rl per annum for each lantern kept alight till the morning, and S,2 15s 6d per annum for each of the remaining lanterns. This agree- ment shall remain in force for 14 years from the completiOllnf installation, provided always that at any time after the expiration of the first seven years the Corporation may re- quire that the rate of payment to be made under the agreement shall be revised and a new rate fixed at any time after the expiration o the period of 14 years the Corporation may, on giving six months' not, ice, purchase as a goirg concern the undertaking, the amount of the purchase money to be fixed in case of dispute by arbitration. j-Most of the clauses were carried, with few alterations, and it was decided to obtain the advice of Messrs Med hurst and Lloyd.

-n- FELL INTO THE TAFF. Plucky Rescue at Abercanaid- Soon after 7 o'clock on. Mondav night Mr David Llewellyn,, who resides at Henry-square, Abercanaid, was proceeding homewards from Pentrebach Station, and at a dangerous point in the pathway from the station lie fell into the River Taff. A young man, Mr Fred Ford, of27, Chapel, who witnessed the accident, immediately jumped over the fence and plunged into thedceT pool, and bravely rescuecl Mr Llewellyn.

At a meeting of the Chippenham Town Council on V\;edn,csddY, tlw Mayor announced that the King and Queen wouM visit and Lad., -u:1Dwuc at Jiowood on J uly 20th.

Pembroke Dockyard. b. OMINOUS ADMIRALTY ORDER. An Admiralty memorandum has been re- ceived at Pembroke Dockyard informing the Captain Superintendent, liiat their Lordships have decided that in all battleships and cruisers which are kept alioat while in the com- jdetitig st;ig3 arc lo be dry docked twice at least during the 12 months succeeding the date of being launched. This order is ominous of the intention of their Lordships on one point, which concerns the future of Pembroke Dock- yard. It had previously appeared probable that they did riotintend to IJUlid anymore large ships at this establishment. Now it must be considered practically certain that they do not- The existing dry dock at the dockyard is m.t suflicientlv large to accommodate modern vessels of either cf the classes named. It was too small to admit of either of the last ten consecutive war vessels, and several others previously built there, and as the recent tendency has been to considerably increase the size of each succeeding ship it is not likely to prove large enough for any future vessel. The Only Hops for the dockyard as fa r as large 3hips are con- cerned centres therefore in the Admiralty deciding to construct a new dr;v dock adequate to modern requirements which it is to be hoped they will yet decide upon, although they evi- dently do not at present contemplate it. Thia was rendered tolerably clear during a recent Parliamentary discussion in which Lord Tweedmouth, dealing with the question of dry docks, emphasised the necessity of construct- ing one or more somewhere on the East coast. The decision to extend dry dock accommoda- tion at Haulbowiine has also been announced, but despite an agitation for a new and larger dock At Pembroke Dock which has been in progress for years. and the admitted necessity of such a dock for accommodating the ships built there during the interval, the Admiralty have carefully abstained from making any allusion to such an intention on their part. It must. therefore be concluded that they do not entertain any such intention, and that being so the probability of future orders for large ships being placed at, Pembroke Dock can be unhesitatingly dismissed, inasmuch as it pre- sumes that, their Lordships have in view the towing of the ships away before they are engincd for the purpose of being docked in compliance with the above order, which is absurd. In the ca-e of the Defence, which was launched on the 27th ultimo, they may be ex- pected to waive the operation of the order for a couple of months but, as business men, can- not reasonably be expected to stultify them- fcIvcs by adopting a, policy which will render it, permanertly inoperative. MR OWEN PHILIPPS, M.P., RECEIVES A DEPUTATION, Mr Owen Phijipps, M.P., received a deputa- tion rcprnsen ting the Discharges Committee of t he Pembroke Town Council and other local public bodies at the Coronation School, Pem- broke Dock, on Wednesday afternoon refative to the futurn of Pembroke Dockyard and the establishment oi a naval base at Miiford Haven.

SIR HORACE PLUNKETT'S SUCCESSOR. Mr T. W. Russell, the new Vice President of tho Irish Board of Agriculture, need not retire from Parliament; on taking olSce. The circum- stances under which Mr Russell entered the House were very interesting. In his earlier years Mr Russell, who has always been a staunch tomperance advocate, lobbied for a temperance organisation in the Rouse of Com- mons, and wa.s on friendly terms with the Irish members. Tn the exciting days in Ireland be- tween 1830 and 18&5. some public act of Mr T. W, Russell's called for hostile, comment, on the part of T'nited Treland," the paper edited by Mr William O'Brien. In this com- ment it was suggested that the same facilities should not be extended by the Irish members in the Lobhy of the Commons to Mr Russell as had been the custom in the past. Theroanij "I 1'1 Mr T. W. Russell, M.P. then Mr Russell decided that if lie could not work for the cause of temperance as a "lobbyist" he would do so a,s a member of Parliament. At the General Election of 1885 Mr T. W. Russell stood for Preston as a Liberal and was de- feated by a majority of 2,489 votes. Then came the Home Rule "split" in the ranks of Liberal- ism. and Mr Russell joined the Unionist wing. At the General Eledicn of 1886 he stood for South Tyrone, then represented by MrWilliam O'Brien, whose newspaper provoked Mr Russell to seek Parliamentary honours. He defeated Nfr ()'Br-Ica by 99 votes, and he h!is represented South Tyrone ever since. In later years Mr O'Brien and Mr Russell sat together in the Irish Land Conference, from which the Land Act of 1903 sprang.

AMERICAN CORNED BEEF FOR THE ARMY. Recent instructions have been sent out by the War Office to all the commanders in the Home Station to issue American Corned Beef weekly to each soldier in the Army. The War Office state in their letter to the various officers in charge that the establishments in which the brands of American tinned meats now being issued to the troops are manufactured, have been most. carefully inspected by officers sent especially to the I nited States for the purpose of watching the Army contracts packed. The sanitary conditions have been thoroughly examined, and the reports of the inspection sent home have satisfied the Army Council that, the selection of the cattle, the quality of American Corned Beef used, the conditions under which it is prepared, and the whole pro- cess of canning by the firms supplying the Armv are in every way satisfactory. This action of the War Office HI a guarantee to every family in the Uhited Kingdom of the high quality and purity of American tinned meats.

At a meeting of Carmarthen Board of Gua.r- dians on Saturday, Mr D. L. Jones, Deriwyn, presiding, the Clerk said there was an increase of 77 outdoor paupers, and an increased cost of L10 14s. The Rev. A. Fuller Mills, Carmar- then, thought something ought to be done. The clerk was instructed to report fully on the k cause of the increase,

INTENSE RIVALRY AT RHYMNEY IRON TOWN DIVIDED. Rhymney was cn fete on Tuesday for their ninth annual Eisteddfod, a fixture now par- taking of semi-national importance. Hccent events in the great iron town had, however, cast a damper on the Eisteddfod, which has done so much for local institutions. There was a persistent rumour throughout the day that there would he some friction at the CIDSO of the meeting between members of the only two choirs competing in the mixed choral competition—Rhymney and Pontlottyn United Choir and lihymney Gwent Choral Society. The former was conducted bv Mr Society. The former-, was conducted bv Mr J ohn Price, who led the Rhymney Choir in formerdav s to several successes at the National Eisteddfod, and the latter choir by Mr Dan Owen. whose male voice party, after winning at last year's National, were favoured with a Royal command. The adjudicators were :-L)r. Thomas Hutchinson, Darlington Mr J. E. Deacon, Cardiff; Mr W. Dan Richards, Tredegar Rev. -T. Cadvan Davies, Aberystwyth Rev. W. Ceinfryn Thomas, mining, Messrs W. Smith, Rhymney, j. Evans, Abertysswg, and W- Morgan. Rhymney. Rev. George Griffiths, Penuei, Rhymney, was the conductor, and the accompanists were Messrs D. H. Richards, R.A.M., Rhymney, D. Jones, A.C., Mr Samuel Lewis, A.V.C.M.. Rhymney. The Eisteddfod song was rendered by Mr W. J. Jones, A.C., Rhymaey. Sir Henry Tyler and Local Affairs. Sir Henry Tyler expressed pleasure at the development of the. town and its general appearance of progress. All the chapels in the place had clearly been in a deadly rivalry as to their external appearances, as they had been no doubt also in regard to their internal ministrations. He hoped that by next year there would be still greater improvement in the workmen's cottages. There were now, he said, 669 houses owned by colliers and other workmen out of a total of 1,653 freehold proper- ties. Now that the wages in the coal trade were at a good figure he hoped the wokmen would take the opportunity to secure comfortable homes for their famdies. Sir Henry referred to the appearance of the Male Voice Party before the King. Since then he regretted to be informed that the harmony had been disturbed at Rhymney. Such a con- flict in Ireland would be a case of the wigs on the green," and "broken heads to mend their manners," but he did not anticipate any such extremes at Rhymney. He gave an admonition in this connection to the Rhymney and Pontlott,yn Choir, led by Mr J. Price, and the Rhymney Choir, led by Mr Dan Owen. Sir Henry then alludcd to a visit which he had paid to the new sinkings at Pengarrcg and Pcngam, each pit having now been sunk to the coal. He anticipated a full working order con- dition at Punsani in six months, and :1I.t. Pen- garreg in 12 months. Dealing with the friction now prevailing with regard to the Cottage Hospital, Sir Henry said he hoped this would give place to unity of purpose, for the carrying out of the principal object—the treatment of the patients. These difficulties arose mainly from forgetxulness of the main object of hospital work. Colonel Tyler, who accompanied his father, briefly addressed the gathering. The Awards. Contralto solo, Miss n, Lewis. Aberdare. Tenor solo, for those who had not previously won 10s Gd, Air Llewellyn Davies, Swansea. Bass solo, Mr D. Edgar Davies, Ebbw Vale. Recitation (Welsh), juveniles, Benj. Daries, Newtown. Boys' choirs, five choirs appeared, the winner being Llandaff Boys (conductor Mr N. W. Harper), with 49marks, the marks accorded the other choira being Miskin School Boys (Miss L. Morris) 45. Tabernacle Boys, Rhymney (Mr J. K Davies) 44. Twyncarno Minstrels (Mr W. Evans) 42. Young Musicians (Mr J. Speake) 36. Paraphrase, Mr John C. Jones, Peredwr- gwlas, Oswestry. Englyn." Abel." Tenor solo, Mr Gwilym Price, Cardiff. Baas solo, Mr lke Doughton, Ebbw Vale. Duet, Mr [ke Doughton and friend. Soprano solo, Madam Davidson, Pontypool. Verses. Mr J. M. Howells. Pentte. Rhondda. Essay, Mr W. E. Griffiths, Cardiff. Recitation, juveniles-I. Miss Blodwen Davies, Rhymney; 2, Miss Emma Davies, Abertysswg. Welsh drama, Mr E. R. Evans, Cardiff, the subject being Owain a nest." Congregational choirs—Penuei Rhymney (conductor, Mr W. J. Jones), 52 marks. Welsh recitation, Mr J. Percy Thomas, Mountain Ash. Seven productions were sent in on the test piece, Einioej for the chair prize, which was won by Mr Gwilym Jones (" Gwilym Myrddin"), Ammanford, who was chaired according to ancient custom. Trio, ilti, Ike Doughton, Ebbw Vale, Miss Maggie Davies, Ynyshir, and Mr Ted Smith, Treharris. Juvenile choirs -1, Llands.ff Boys (Mr N. W. Harper) 2, Abercanaid (Mrs Webber Lewis). Abersychan (Mr U. T. Kinsey) alao sang. English recitation, Mr J. Fercy Thomas, Mountain Ash. Male Voice Competition. Male voice competition prize, 9100. only two parties competed. Barry ( Mr D. J. Thomas) and Treorky (Mr D. II. Davies). The adjudi- cator said it was a case of splitting hairs. He awarded 54 marks to Treorky and z2 to Barry. Treorky therefore won. At 5 o'clock the excitement in the vicinity of the pavilion was intense, and to accentuate this there was a heavy storm of rain. which drove the people under the canva3. A general hubbub ensued, and it was with difficulty that the few remaining competitions were proceeded with. Everylnjdy was at high tension in an- ticipation of the chief choral competition, respecting which so much bitterness prevailed. The Rbymney and Pontlottyn United Choir was the first to take the platform. After a momentary delay to adjust the pianoforte, that had suffered by the rain, Mr John Price, the conductor, mounted the stage, and he was received with rounds of applause, which were renewed as he took his place on the stand. He led his choir off with the piece, How sweet the moonlight sleeps," and at once there was an impressive silence in the auditorium. At the conclusion of the piece the vast crowd were in raptures, and equally cordial applause greeted the close of the rendering of The nationj are now the Lord's." A thoroughly warm rpcep- tion was also given to Mr Dan Owen and his choir. Rhymney and Pontlottyn Victorious. The adjudicator was not long in arriving at a decision. At the outset he said he had no hesi- tation as to which was the superior choir. In the part song he awarded the Rhymney and Pontlottyn Choir 54 marks, and in the chorus 56 110, To the Rhymney Gwent Choir he allocated 55 marks for the part song, and 54 for the chorus—total 107. The wildest enthusiasm prevailed at the an., nouncement, and the veteran leader, Mr Price, was carried shoulder high to the platform, and suosequently to nis nouse. Mining competition, Mr Joshua Thomas, Abertvsswg.

MACHEN CHIEF CHORAL. Misunderstanding as to Tea Interval. At Machen Eisteddfod on Whit-Tuesdav there was an unusual incident in the chief choral competition, the test being -1 Then Round About the Starry Throne," three choirs competing—Pengam and Fleur-de-Lis United f Mr Edwin Jones), Hayes, Cardiff (Mr J. E. Deacon Davies). and Wharton, Cardiff (Mr Tur- ner Thomas). The first choir,Pengam and Fleur- do-lis, had just completed their rendering when it was realised that the adjudicators were not present. It transpired that there had been a misunderstanding as to the time for taking tea. After they had reappeared the conductor volunteered to give another performance, and this was done. In giving his adjudication Mr Thomas said it had been a very close competi- tion, but they awarded the prize to the Wharton Choir, whose performance was the most refined, and the choir had woiked out the character of the chorus. There was a large attendance at the cistedd. fod, which was held in a large marquee near the Post Office. Mr L. Forestier Walker, J.p., presided. The officials were :—Chairman of committee, Mr C. Roberts, Tycanol; vice- chairman, Mr L. Lewis, Rhydygwcrn adjudi- cators, Mr W. Thomas, Treorky Mr E. Evans, Abertridwr Mr Percy Smith,Pentre-Rhondda Mr Elfryn Evans, A bertridwr accompanists, Madame Hughes-Thomas, Cardiff, and the Misses Annie Davies and L. Evans, Machen conductor, Mr Titus Llewelyn, Lisvane. The secretarial arrangements were admirably car- ried out by Mr W. E. Edwards (Gwilym Lon). Awards :— Solo, girls under 15-Annia James, Rhiw- derin solo, boys under 15, Edgar Thomas, Bargoed pianoforte solo, under 14-1. Bertha Powell, Newbridge; 2, Hilda Mitchell, New- port. Contralto solo -1. Mrs Basbam, Pontllan- ffraith 2. Miss Pollie James, Abersychan. Recitation (under 16)—1. Annie Edwards, Cardiff; 2, Annett Davics, Pontynnstsr. Soprano solo—1, Lizzie Jordan, Abertillery 2, Gwladys Thomas, Crumlin. Pianoforte solo (under 14)—Winifred Davy, Bristol. Six choirs competed in the juvenile choir competition, viz.. Abersychan, Duckpoot-road. Newport, Caerphilly, Bargoed, and Canton, Cardiff. Mr W. Thomas said it had been a good competition, and the last choir's vocalisa- tion was exceedingly good. He awarded the first prize to Canton (Miss Gwen Thomas) and the second prize to Caerphilly (Miss Maggie Bevaai). Violin solo (open).—Mr Aneurin Parker, Cyminer, Porth. Tenor solo-—1, Mr James Williams, Canton, Cardiff 2, Mr Hen Davies, Blaina. Ladies' choir.—Machen Choir, conducted by Mrs Hardy, the only competitor, was awarded the prize. The adjudicators said it would take a very good choir to beat this organisation. Male voice compeiition.-Two competed. Avon, Pengam (Mr James Parry), Pontypridd (Mr William Wiiliams). Referring to the Pen- gam choir, Mr Thomas said be did not know what they had sung; they ought to have been fined for the performance. He had not heard anything like it. He awarded the prize to Pontypridd. Pianoforte solo (over 14). Prize divided he- tween Mr Edward Morgan, Newbridge, and 1 Miss Trenchard, Uriffitbstowa. Bass solo.-I, Mr D. G. Lewis, the Docks, Cardiff 2, Mr D- A. Parry, Tredegar. Soprano solo.—Miss Eve yn Herbert, Bristol. Recitation. -1. Mr Gartield Thomas, Porth 2, Mr T. Lewis, New Tredegar. Contralto solo.—Miss Nancy LaDgdon, Car- liff. Male voice contest, "Comrades in Arms."— Three choirs competed, viz., Pengam Baptists, Mertbyr Vale, Pontypridd. The Pengam choir, conducted by Mr Lei Jonas, were awarded the prue.

CWMAMAM. Huge Throng and intense Interest. On Tuesday the -vil',a,-e Of 'wmaman put out irg ic its gayest colours for the Kjst eddfod which was held at the Public Hal! From an earlv hour crowds thionged into the village, and the hall, shortly after the hour of opening, was crowded r( to excess. The president was Councillor Lewis A. w iihams (A p 1 arn « <« Aoeruare ad- judicators— Mr Philip Thomas, Neath Mr Jesse Vanley, Ab.n'dare Kev. J. Dyfnallt Owen. Pontypridd Dr. H- Davies Jones, Mountain Ash Dr. Glyn Jones, Alvn-aman Mr J. A. Williams, headmaster of the Owm* aman Council S.'hoc'. Mr Austin H John, ('wmaman. and Miss Maud tvans. ( wmamau, were tne accompanists, while Messrs A. W. Uumnhries and Manuel Barnes, Maelgwyn, Cwmaman. were efficient secretaries. Mr Tom Davies (Telvnor Aman), ( wmaman, was the Eisteddfod harpist, his performances were mucb appreciated. Dyfnallt. tho conductor, kept the audience in perfect oruer Awards Tenor solo.—Prize divided between Alr j. Michael, Mardv, ancDlr Llcw. Jones, Aberdare. Juvenile choir.—1. Abcrcwmboi Choir (con. ductor, Mr J. E. Daries); 2. Mountain Ash Juveniles (conductor, Mr VV. Morris). Girl's solo.—1, Miss Morfydd Lloyd. Cwm- aman 2, Miss Blodwen Edwards, Aberdare. Penillion singing. North Wales style.—1, Abraham Morris, Aberewmboi; 2. Owen Thomas, Mardv. Brass band contest, class C.—" Sonsrs of AI)er Valley fSrass Band(conductor. Mr \V. Turner) 2. Dinas Band i.)fr G. Hock- ingi 3, Cwm andDistnct Ba.no L Ir J. Roberts), and Ynyshir Fiand (Mr J H. Merry), of equal merit. Brass band march.—Aber Band (Mr Wj Turner). Pianoforte solo. Cwruam311 children.—1, MJs3 Morfydd Lloyd; 2. Master T. J. Evans; 3, Master Johnny Davies. Violin solo.—Mr Bert Phillips. Aberaman. Elegy to the late Mr Evan Davies, Cwrh- aman— Mr T. Evans (Tel). Cwmaman. Elegy to the late Mrs Sarah Meredyth, Mr Tom Davies (Cencch), Ystra.tl Rhondda. Welsh recitation.—Mr Bses luehards, Geliv, Ystrad Ithondda. Englyn.—" Ty yr Arglwyddi (the House of Lords)" Gwibedydd." Recitation, English—1> Eleanor W il- liams, Trccynon 2, Miss Gladys May Davies, Pentre Bass Solo.—Mr David Landeg, Aberdare. Male Voice Contest. The following choirs competed, the test being On the Ramparts :-Fei,ndale Male Voice Party, Mardy Male Voice 1 airty (conductor. Mr T. J. Morgan), Aberewmboi Music Lovers (Mr P. Ilees, iL.C.), Aman Glee Society, Cwm- aman (Mr Edward Lewis). Pontypridd Male Voice Partv (Mr "WilJi&n* Morgan), Meibion Dar, Aberdare (ML- E. J- 1 The adjudicator said that the contest had been an exceedingly keen one, three choirs especially having given excellent renderings of the test piece, viz., the Aberewmboi Music Lovers, the Aman Glee Society, and Meibion Dar. Of these the two latter were very nearly equal,but of the two Meibion Da.r were superior, having given a well nigh perfect rendering. To Meibion Dar, therefore, he awarded the prize, and Mr E. J. Clements was invested amid much cheering Brush drawing'.—1. Master David Edgar Phillips, Cwmaman 2, Henry Clark, Aberneol; 3, livan T. Hughes, Cwmaman. Pianoforte solo (open).—L 1-d Williams, Aberdare 2. Miss Morfydd Lloyd, Cwmarnan. Essav. The influence of the Eisteddfod on the people of \VaJes.out of eleven essays Air David Davies. Margaret-street, who wrote in English, and Air Dan Lewis, Cwmaman, who wrote in the vernacular, were of equal merit. Ambulance competition- 1, rforchwen squad, Cwmaman 2. Bedlinog No. 1 and Bed. linog No. 3 equal 3, Trecynon squad No. 1. Soprano solo.-M,adame E. Gunter W illiams, Abertillery. Chief Choral Competition. The test was the chorus, Magnify, Glorify.1* Four choirs comneted, singing in the following order Trecvnon Operatic Society (conductor, Mr J. Gwin), Porth and Cymmer L nitcd (con- ductor, Mr T. Morgan). Cwmaman Music Lovers (conductor. Mr Evan Davies, Ap Dcwi Ma'oon), Beulah, Aberman (conductor, Mr W. J. Watts). Cwmaman Music Lovers won, and the conductor was invested by h:s wife. who is a member of the committee. The prizo was iE75 and a silver cup presented by Dr. Davies Jones, Mountain Ash. Contralto solo-Miss May J. Rogers, Llwyd, coed. At the close of the eisteddfod--a successful concert was held, and prizes \.floorc g:ven foe vocal and instrumental solos. r,¿ LLANHARRAN. "fc The 15th annual eisteddfod risinder the auspices of Bethlehem (Corrtegational) Church, Llanharran, was held on uesday in a field kindly lent by Mr J. Blandv Jenkins, Llanharran House. The event was a great success, the attendance being very large. The male voice competition was exceptionally in- teresting, eight choirs competing, and the prize of .1:15 was divided beetwen Treorky (conduc. tor. Mr D. 11. Davies), and Gam Valley (conductor, Mr .1. Butler). Tha president was Mr T. W. David, C.C., Pendovlan. who was accompanied bv Mrr, David and Miss David. The presidential ad. dress was very interesting, de'ding with tha antiquity and utility of the Eisteddfod. Mr Tom John. M.A.. Llwynypia, was the con- ductor. The adjudicators were .—Mr D. Thomas, B.A., Portardulais Mr Richard Thomas, Llanelly Rev. J. < rwrhyd Lewis, Tonvrefail accompanist. Madame F. Jones Recs. C.R.A.M., Llanharran. and Miss M. Edmunds, Llanharran. The Rev. D. Davies. Llanharran, was chairma,n of committee the treasurer was 31 r Ward David. and the secre. tary Mr D. Emlyn Da vies, Brvnna Schools. A concert wAs reld in the eisteddfod pavilion in the evening, at which Mr J oned Thomas presided. The eisteddfod awards were Solo (boys under 14).— Rees A. Harvey. Llanharran. Pianoforte solo (open).-I. Wrn. R. Francis, Gilfacb Goch 2. Myfanwy Mills. Nantymoel 3. May Jones, Bridgend. Recitation (under 14).—1, Miss A. Harris. W illiamstown; 2. Miss S. A. David. Gilfach Goeh. Solo (girls under 14). Katie Thomas. Maesteg. Contralto sol o. Mrs Parry, Gilfach Goch. Reci- tation, Mr Evan Evans. Gika-h (loch. Tenor solo. Mr Tom Brinnell, Pentre, Yslrad. Bass solo, Mr David Williams. Penygra,ig. Mixed choirs. Penygraig (conductor. Mr VA m. Evans). Duet (tenor and bass). Mr Tom ilharas and Mr \Vm. Griffiths, Pontvcymmer- Male voice party, divided. Treorky (conductor. Mr D. H. Davies) and Gaiw Valley (conductor. Mr J. Butler), NELSON. An eisteddfod was held at Nelson on Whit- Tuesdav. President-le J. H. Leigh Thomas and Mr VV. Phillips, M-E. (Ocean Collieries). Treharrss. Conductor—Mr W. H. Thomas. Tre- harris. Adjudicators—Mr Tom Price, Merthyr Mr Tom Gabriel, F.T.S.C, Bargoed Mr W. R. Thomas. Treharris; Mr J- Jenkins, Nelson; and Mr Edward Bailey, Nelson. Accompanists Miss Gladys Jones, Newport, and Mr Charles Williams. A.L.C.M., Hengoed. Awards;— Girls' solo. divided betwecn Grace Harry and Gwladys Partridge. Abertillery. Boys' recita. tion, Arthur Hyde, Abercynon. Juvenile choirs, Berthllw-yd, Nelson (conductor, Mr J. D. Roes). Drawing, VV. Denbam, Nelson. Soprano solo, Miss Annie Lloyd, Newport. Contralto solo, Miss May Jones, Ynysyhwl. Tenor solo, Mr Alfred Lewis, Newport. Basa solo, divided between Mr W. T. Lewis, I ern- dale, and Mr James. Evans, Dowlais- Recita- tion, open, divided between Mr D. J. Griffiths, Mountain Ash. and Mr W. Powell, Abercynon. Duet. Mr W. T. Lewis, Fern dale, and Mr D. Thomas, Fcrndale Pianoforte solo, Mr D. M. Hamond. Tonypandy. Mixed choir, Bedlinog (Mr G. R. Powell, conductor). Male Voice Choir, Kenfig Hill. Chepstow. Chepstow annual band and choral contest* came off in Chepstow Castle on Tuesday. The proceedings were formally opened by Mrs Marling, ot Sedbury Park, and Mr J. T. Horni- blow presided. The adjudicators were Mr G. Beale. Mus. Bac., Llandaff. and Mr J. A. Greenwood. Birkenhead. Hesults;- Brass Bands, march contest—1, Princea En-I 2, Craaley Heath. Tenor solo, Mr F. Sargent. Newport. Soprano solo, lk3 Elias, Monmouth. Bantone or baas solo, Mr VV. G. Powell, Cwmbran. Contralto solo, Iliss Gertic. Somerton, Bristol. Juvenile choral competition--I. Chepstow Nightingales (Mr E. G. R. Richards, conduc- tor). LydnAY Juvenile Choir (conductor, Mr C. R. Smale) were awarded a special prize. Male voice choir competition, •• The Martyrs of the .Arena.. "Fit prize £20. Bristol Har- monic Male Voice Choir (Mr J. Jetikins, con- ductor) second, Newport Havelock Male Voice Choir (Mr G. F. Davies, conductor). Brass band contest, fantasia. Echoes of the Ocean."—1, Bristol Imperial 2, Princes End 3, Cradley Heath-

BETS ON BAGATELLE. William Evans, landlord of the Ivor Arms, Pontypridd, was summoned at Pontypridd on Wednesday for allowing gambling on his pre- mises. Superintendent Cole prosecuted, and Mr W. p. Nicholas defended. Evidence was given by P,S. Clynch and P.C. Lister of seeing a number of people around a skittle bagitelle table. One man. O'Neill, was playing, and witnesses heard bets of various amounts from 3d to Is made. The barman I and the landlord were in and out of the room. Mr VV. P< Nicholas admitted that an offenca ¡ h<wi been committed, but without, the know. ledge of the landlord. The police had made a. mistake that Evans was in the room at all when the bets were made. Notices were posted in the house prohibiting gambling, but these j and the special instructions given had been ignored. A fine ofX2 was imposed.

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