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The Colwyn Bay Festival of 1910. Proclamation at Y Fanerig Picturesque Gorsedd Rites at The Flagstaff. Quaint Ceremonial Successfully Conducted. A Remarkable Concert. Mr. Whitehead's Generosity and Glowing Tribute to Welsh Genius. The great initial: ceremony of "proclaiming the Royal Welsh National: Eisteddfod of 1910 Was performed on Tuesday, amid intense public initecest and enthusiasm which even the heavy rain could not quench. Rarely, if ever, before has the Gorsedd pro- clamation, at which the sanction to hold a Na- tional, Eisteddfod, is formally given, been at- tenid.ed by guich a large concourse of people. "What was as remarkable as the number of spec- tators was the interest displayed by the large proportion of English people present. Nearly all the places of business were closed in the afternoon, and the townspeople gave themselves up to EisitedcLfodic rejoicings. The principal events of the day were the pro- cession of bards and public to the Flagstaff, where, by the unique generosity of Mr. White- head, the .sacred Goirsedd circle of unhewn and historic ISltOllleS has been created the Gorsedd ceremony presided over by the venerable Arch- druiid; a luncheon given to the bands by Mr Whitehead at The Look-Out a remarkable concert in the Victoria Pavilion in the after- noon and a representative banquet in the Im- perial Hotel at night. From start to finish the proceedings were martoed by the utmost enthu- siasm—enthusiasm was the dominant note— wihich augurs well for the success of the Colwyn Bay Eisteddfod in the September of next year. THE PROCESSION. Thousands of people congregated1 in the vic- inity of the Council Chamber, shortly before half-past ten o'clock, to see the procession formed in the grounds of the Council Offices, It was in the Council Chamber that the bards put on their picturesque Dobes, and it was in the strong room adjoifning that were stored over- night the priceilesa regalia of the Gorsedd. First of all in the pageant came the Old Col- wyn Silver Band (conducted by Mr Hezekiah Jones), with their traditional Welsh goat. Next came the Fire Brigade in uniform, fodloiwedi by representatives of the governing and educational authorities and the magisterial bench. The Bards, Druid Bards, and Ovate Bardls, wore the ,Costumes, peculiiar to their orders, the colours being light blue ("the colour of thei sky, as an emiblem of the celestial origin of poetry), wihitte ('" the colour of light, denoting the praruity of religion and mo-rals") and green (to represent living vegetation, an emblem of gtiowth and progress"). Among them were Mr Alfred Perceval Graves, of Harlech (Cerddtotr Kiill- amey) Mr J. Arthur Williams, Bangor (Pen- 'Cerd:d' Soiriol) Mr J. Kelt Edwards (Pwynitil Meirion), Mt Elis Pierce, Dolwydde'len (Ellis o r Nant) Mr Owen Owen (Castellfryn), Mr Vilil- centt E varus (Virusent), General Secretary of the National Eisteddfod Association, Londoni; Mr W. Edward Williams (Gwiilym Rhug), Mr E. E. Kelly (Clan Madtoig), Ciolwyn Bay; Llifon, loan "Vytchant (Mir John yauighan, Old Colwyn), Huiwco Penanaeai, EdI'ir ALed, Morus Meirion, Gwyirufe, Deiaitiol Vychan, Bwlchydd Man, Pen- Tilyin., Tudtuir Clwyd (Rev. T. Frimistoin, Old Colwyn), Tcdyfan, Peinicerdld Oipwig (Rev. James 'Salt), Dr. Spinither James (" Spinther "), Eifion- ydd (the Gorsedd Secretary), and Llew Tegid. The Archdlruiid, the Rev. E. Rees (Dyfed), of Cardiff, wearing his chaplet of oak leaves and acorns and goilden torque, sat in a motor-car axxjoimpanied by Mr. David Giamble, J.P. (Chairman of the District Council), and Mr. T. H. Morgan (Vice-Chairman). The nexic motor contained, in addition to some of the leading officials of the Gorsedd, Mr J. Prichard- Joines, J.P., D.L., of London and Anglesey, and Mr and. Mins T. J. Williams, Coed Derw, Colwyn Bey. This was .succeeded by a motor in, which rode the Hon. Mrs Brodirick, of Coed Coch, who is so proud of her bardie title of Gwendolen, Another motor contained Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P. (whose bardic title is Gwenalilit"), ac- companied by his little son, Master David Ro- berts, and- his sister, Miss Roberts, of Tan'rallt. Then came a carriage containing Mrs Gamble, Mrs Aimphilett, and Mrs Barnato, who had been chosen to perform an important item in the Gor- ,sedd ceremony. Next came members and offi- cials of the Eisteddfod Committees, prominent arnonjgst whom were Mr James Amphlett (the 'Cihaiirmtan of the Executive Committee), Mr T. R. Roberts (the General Secretary), the Rev. W. 'Hughe-, (the Hon.1 General Secretary), and Mr. Wili1;am Jones, North and South Wales Bank (the Treasurer). The members of the general public came next, and the progress of the cavialcadie down Hiawar- den-road, up Station-road, and then. up to the Flagstaff was watched by an immense concourse of spectators. THE SACRED CIRCLE. Despite the heavy rain, a great throng (trooped' into the ground's oif the Flagstaff, a privilege which was greatly appreciated because of the great beauty of the upl.andi demesne, anid surrounded the Gorsedd cir,cle of unhewn stones. Not only has Mr Whitehead given the land for the purpose and defrayed a portion of the great cost of removing the stones, but he has also gnanted permission for the circle to re- main there for all time as a memorial of the Colwyn Bay National Eisteddfod. The circle .stands upon an eminence 600 feet above sea level, which commianids a glorious panoramic view of sea and coast line and mountains. From here can be seen many of the Carnarvon- shire mountain peaks, the Island of Anglesey., the Great Orme!'s Head, the uplands of Flint- shire, the Wirrtali Peninsula, and (oni very clear days) the New Brighton Tower. On, Tuesday the strong north-weist wind blowing over the sea-Sltriaing to say, very little of it was felt at the Flagstaff—brought with it a succession of n^itasqiualls, which could be seen approaching from off the Irish Sea for some time before they delivered their moist burden upon, the Gorsedd throng, and could: be followed in their course afterwards across the plateau of Brynymaeni arud up the valley of the Cfonway. In addition to the unique circumstances of its existence in such a pl^ce, the circle is excep- tional by reason of the historical and other associations connected with the various stones composiiing it. The central, stone, called the Maem Llog, or Logan stone, from which the proclamation and; other speeches are made, weighs over ten hundred-weights, and consists of a huge local blue granite found in the grounds of Eithimog, and given by Mr David Lewis, who also, presented' anolthelr stone. The other donmls of stones, all, of them from histori- c,al spots in the diisitrict, are Mr. W. Hiorton, J.P. (Biryn Dinarth), the Countess of Dundonlald (Gwryoh, Castle), the Right Hon. the Lady Augusta Mostyn (Gloddaeth), Mr C. B. Jones. Mortimer, J.P. (Bryn Efeteddfod), Mr J. M. Parter (Biraeside), Miss Hughes (Pant-y-Ffrith, Gllan Ctonway), the Hon. Mrs Brodlridk (Coed Coch), Mr J. Eden (Lletty'r Dryw, Odd Oolwyrn), Mr David Moirrns (PeuiWys), and Mr T. J. Jones (Dinarth. Hall). There are twelve stones in all, and they stand near the Look-Out." • THE ANCIENT RITES. .None but the members of the Gorsedd are supposed to be allowed within the circle, and it was interesting to observe that they included one lady, in the penson of Gwendolen'' (the 'Hon. Mrs Brtodrick), who is descended from one of the Royal Tribes of North Wales. Instead of a roibe, she ware a green ribbon, on her left arm. For special reason, a few non-members were per- mitted to be seated inside the Gorsedd circle, these including Mrs Gamble, Mrs Amphlett, and Mrs Barnato, and Mr J. Prichard-Jones, who was Treasturer of the Londbn- National Eistedd- fod. The Archdtauid, Dyfed, was cheereed on as- cending the Mlaen Llog, where he was accom- panied by Cadvan wearinig his gold crown. The effect of the picture was heightened by the pres- ence of the Gorsedd banner, a remarkably fine piece of work bearing a mysterious design. At the outset, Mr Hezekiah Jones blew a blast upon the Corn Gw!lad," whose trumpet niotes reverberated amongst the neighbouring hiillis and valleys. Then the Archdruid and some of his leading colleagues were seen to raise on high the Gorsedd sword, which is of great size and elaborate workmanship. The swoird, partly unsheathed, was touched upon. hilt and ,scabbard by the bardsi, and three times the ATchdmuidi shouted the challenge A oes Hedtdwoh ?" ("Is it Peace?") And each time the answer of the; mrultitude was Heddwch!" (" Peace "). The sword, was then completely ,sbeathedi, ISO to remain for twelve months and a day." The meaning of this portion, of the ceremony is given by Arlumydd Penygarn, whose striking presence was greatly m'igsed on, this occasion, and who says that in ancient times the Bardic circle was sacred against armed force, and the sheathing of the sword is sym- bolical of a truce. Then Gwynedd (the Rector of Aber) recited1 the impressive Gorsedd' prayer. Dyfed, after reading the proclamation, ex- pressed regret that the weather did not admit of their meeting in the face of the sun, the eye of light, but at any rate they were able to carry out, the ceremony in the open air and on the greensward. The Bardls were not sun-wor- shippers, but they worshipped the Creator of the S/un and of light. And where could they meet in a better place than in thee air and amidist the beauties' of nature? Proceeding, the Archdruid said that Wales had arrived at a period when more di-stinctifon, was attached to the National; Eisteddfod, than to any other gathering in. the Principality, and the reason for that was not far to seek. It was an institution which had in the past, as it was doing in the present, done much to foster the national life and to encourage the study of literature, poetry, and science among the people, and so to- enrich the literature of Wales. He hoped that the com- petitors who took pant in the C'olwyin Bay Na. tional Eisteddfod would have as their object not so much the mercenary matter of the prizes awarded, nor the distinction They would receive on the platform- of the Eisteddfod as the foster- ing of the literature of the country. (Applause.) lit was one of their dutites to. maintain the punity of their language and literature, and he could not help feeling that one of the miracles, of the age was the present flourishing condition of the Welsh language, which he felt sure no powers would ever be able to quench. (Cheers.) Llew Tegid, still witty in spit-e of the raiin, created laughter by remarking that the Colwyn B'ay Eisteddfod) was being proclaimed in the riain, but woiuild be held, amidst rejoicings. (.Laughter, and applause.) With regard to thte ceremony in1 which they were then engaged, Some peOlpLe maintained that the Gorsedd, was a very old institution. Some said it dlated back 3,000 years; while others contendedJ it was merely 3100 years oild. (Laughter.) They were told by some that it used to be the senate, the court of law, and the university of their ances- tors, and that students formerly caime to it from alii the countries of Europe. They were further toild by its advocates that its ceremonies were siacred, its customs essential, and its degrees of great honour. Others maintained that its cere- monies were vanities, its customs- out of date, and its honours mere toys. Probably the true path lay in. the middlle of the road. (Laughter.) 'The Gorsedd had its duties to perform, and its own sphere to work in. ^Cheers). It did not rival their colleges. It would, be some time yet before more than one out of every 1,000 of the population of NVales wo,uild go to college, and it woulld be the duty of the Eisteddfod to take care of the remaining 999. (Applause.) Its dfuties were to foSlterr literature, poetry, and patriotism. It had already done a great d'eal for those in. its examintationis which were not so simple as some people would, have them believe. A spirit of reform had just been introduced into. the GOT- sedd, and he hoped that that spirit would not rest untill the rules of alliteration were revised and other rules established in. connection with the chair and crown. It was also the duty of the Goriseddi to give dignity tOI Welsh patriot- ism and to revive in the Welsh nation, that (bold spirit of independence which characterised it in ages past—'some of the spirit of Ioilio when. he replied to the lackey of a certain lord in Lon- don, who wo.uld nort admit him into his mas- ter's mansion, and offeired to strike him:- Strike a Welshman, iif you dare, Ancient Britons asi we are, We were men of great renown, Ere Saxon, wore a crown." He hoped both the Eisteddfod and the Gorsedd, each of which was essential to the existence of the other, would be utilised to fost-eil Welsh na- tionalism in its highest sense, so as to make Welshmen not onlly cultured in poetry, litera- ture, and art, but aliso independlent in, spirit and worthy of their ancestors. (Cheers.) Eos Dar, the great and acknowledged master of an art peculiar to. W.ales, now sang some of his delightful pemiillion, accompanied on the harp by the clever Ap Eos y Berth. Then was witnessed a very pretty ceremony, Mrs Gamlble, Mrs Amphlett, and Mrs Barnato advanced to the Maen. Llog and presented to the Archdruid the Corn Hinllas (or Horn of Wel- come), with its silveir-gilt dragon-stan d of silver- gilt decorated with gemis and enamels, together with a comu-copiia containing bouquets of plans symbolical of the CJ-orseddic s-easoiris, and consistfing- of trefoil, vervain, corn-, and mistle- toe. As in past years, the bouquets were kindlly pires,eint,ed by the Hon Mrs Herbert of Llanover and the Hon Mms B'uilkeley Owen (Gwenrhian Gwynedd). On receiving the gifts the Archdruid pretendled to drink from the horn a draught of the tradi- tional Welsh mead, once the popular beverage of the country. Bardic addiresses followed from Spinther, Pen- tlyin, Eillir Aled, HuWICo Penimaen, Moras Meir- ion, and Llifon. The Archdruid, to the regret of all present, an- nounced that Sir T. Marchanit Williams (Mar- si ant), of Merithyr Tydfiil, was prevented by ill- ntess from attending, and thus the audience de- prived of the pleasure of listening to one of bis spirited addresses. His place on, the Maen Ll6g was taken by Cadifan, one of the Archdruid's' right-ihand men. 'He had f-aey intended to addtesis the Gorsedd on a matter of some importance to the institution, but, as he explained, the conditions, w-ere not of the pleasantest, and his experience of forty years had taught him that a meeting such as that was not the best opportuniity for duelling upon any subject which concerned the future of the Eds- teddlfod. The address thus withheld will pro- bably be given at one of the bardic gatheriti-gs at Colwyn Bay next year.
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Linekar, Thomas Roberts (Pem House), Morris Ellis, Hugh Evans (Moch- dre), John Williams (Moss Bank), T. Osborne Roberts (Llandudno)^ Josef E. Jones (Coniway), D. Llewelyn Davies, F. J. Holmes, Dan Rhys (Carnarvon), R. W. Williams (Old Cdlwym), cr. E. Etibook, T. W. Hughes (Chester), A. Lyons Williams (Chester), J. K. Jones (Colwyn Bay), R. F. Foulkes (Conwiay). COLWYN BAY AND THE ROYAL FAMILY. The President, in proposing, the toast of Y Br-enini ,a,'cr Frenhines" (" The King and Queen "), which was honoured in loyal fashion, mentionec1 that their Majesties both held honor- ary degree's of the Gorsedd of the Bards of the Isle of Britain. (Applause.) Mr Amphlett (Vice-President), in proposing Tywysog a ThywÿSlOges: Cymru" (" The Prince and Princess of Wales "), said that there were two, special reasons why the toast should, be honoured: on that occasion. The first was that the Prince and Princess were the very first to accept the position of patrons of the Colwyn Bay National Eisteddfod. (Hear, hear.) The second was that the Prince was a lineal descend- ant of that distinguished Welsh statesman and warrior, Prince Edmiyfed Fychan, one of whose homes was situated on Bryn. Dinaxth, in that parish. (Applause.) That Welsh Prince was the subject of the crown composition, at the Col- wyn Bay Eisteddfod. (Hear, hear.) Accord- ing to such a recognised ajuthotity as Burke's Peetnage, the Prince of Wales traced his gene- alogy from Owen Tudor, who was the sixth descendant of Ednyfed Fychan, and married Catherine, the widow of Henry the Fifth, who was the grandfather of Henry the Seventh, and every subsequent monarch of England traced his or her descent from Henry Vll. (Hear, hear.) The toast was musically honoured, Mr D. Llewellyn Davies singing Tywysog Gwlad y Biryniau" in capital style. C 0 NGRAT ULATIONS. At this stage two telegrams of congratulation were read by the Chairman. The first, dated the House of Commons, was from Sir Herbeart Roberts, who, after attending the Gorsedd cere- many, was obeged to leave by the mid-day train for London in order to resume his Parlia- mentary duties. The Hon. Baronet said that he had the pleasanftest recollections of the Gor- sedd, and hoped for a most successful National Eisteddfod next year. (Applause.) The second message was from Mr A. Rhydiwen Jones, J.P., 'Chairman of the Rhyl District Council, and was of a moist complimentary character. WALES." Mr Walter Whitehead, J.P., who was again received in a most coirdfcal manner, was en- trusted with the important toast in honour of "Cymru" ("Wales"), which he submitted in a striking and suggestive speech. I need 'scarcely say (Mr Whitehead began by obsenv- .ing) that I appreciate sincerely the privilege of submitting this toast. As most of you are aware, I am not of your ancient race, and for that reason I cannot regard myself as altogether the proper person to. perform this duty; but there are twio, or three reasons why I gladly undertook it. One of them is that it gives me an opportunity to associate myself with the his- torical, festival in connection with which to- day's proceedings have been promoted. We English people have no institution like the Welsh Eisteddfod, and our opinion of it may be at oiruce judged from the fact that the musical festivals which now form so fruitful and excel- lent a source of musical training and enlighten- ment in the various populous English. centres are the outcome of our desire to emulate in, at least one respect the centuiries-oild Cymric insti- tution. (Applause.) Moreover, we have lat- terly taken active part in some of the Eistedd- fodic competition,s-(thelar, hear),-and it is with no little pride that we look back upon victories won against some of your world-renowned choral organisations. We are not ulliminidful of the extraordinary share which the Eisteddfod has had in the forward march of Wales. We fbnow that its influence has been perhaps the most powerful factor in the remarkable educa- tional progtesis of the niattilan. We know that it has done as much as anything else to foster and maintain" yr hen iaith Gymraeg." (Applause.) Indeed, thoughtful Englishmen cannot help feeling that much of the very existence of Wales and the Welsh, is attributable to the Eis- teddfod1—{cheers),—and it is therefore not to be wondered at that we—the English strangers wiithini your gates—are proud to. take even a small part in any of its proceedings.. (Gheers.) Another reason why I propose this toast is that it gives me an opportunity to express once more my grateful sentiments for the privilege of re- siding in Wales. (Applause.) For upwards of twenty j^earsi I have found health in the air of its mountains and bays; pleasure in, the aesthetic charms of its wonderful scenery, and solace and comfort in the kind hospitality of its people, for all of which I am profoundly thankful. (Loud applause.) A third reason for speaking in thiis connectiton is that I am now afforded a rare chance to air a grievance. (Laughter.) Englishmen, in, common with men of all other nations, are well able to estimate and appreciate the qualities, of the Welshman as a patriot, a politician, an. empire-builder, a warrior, a sailor, an. artist, a sculptor, and a musician, because we know of the eminence of your Lleweiiynis, Glyndwrs, Pictons, Lloyd
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Georges, Paul Joneses, Goscambe Johns, Gilb- sons, Parrys, and, Edith Wynnes. Why are we denied opportunities otf ascertaoiniing his powers as a litterateur? (Applause.) We of course know of George Meredith and Sir Lewis Morris as masters of English prose, and poetry, but why should we not know more of, say, Dafydd ap Gwilym, who I am told on the highest auth- ority is to be compared only with our own Shakespeare? (Applause.) You may say "You may know more than that and a great deal more by acquiring a knowledge of Welsh." But to those of us who have not the time for study, now, perhaps, the opportunity to acquire a sufficient knowledge of your admittedly noble language, that remedy fails to meet the case. We have an English versioni of Omar Khayyam, and I and probably thousands more of my fellow-country- men feel justified iit complaining that we have had no Welsh Fitzgerald to. convey to us the messages of your geniuses, and are thus de- prived of the pleasure and privilege of drinking from the fountains of knowledge to be found in IVel-sh literature. In Daniel Owen, the writer oct: a famous work known to you all as Rhys Lewis," I am assured that Wales had her Dickens. Surely, we monogliot Englishmen should be given, an opportunity to enjoy the fruit of his pen and brain,. That you have amongst you men, adapted and able to translate is obvious from what I understand' is the ex- traordinary success which attended My. Daniel Rees, formerljy of Carnarvon, in his recent Welsh rendeirinig of Dante's "Divina Comedaa." As an Englishman I am not versed: in the duties of the National Eisteddfod' Association, but if the Association could devote a little of their time and attention to this question, we English- men would be lastingly grateful, and I have every reason1 to believe the Welsh nation at the same time would gain at least something in the ■better under standing and increasing admiration of them by the sister nations in Eng- land, Scotland, and Ireland, to say -nothing of our Colonial and American, cousins, who have a knowledge of EnjgtllMi, but are ignorant, of Welsh. (Hear, hear.) The Eisteddfod has done ,so much in. various directions in the past that I for one do not despair of its accomplishing much in future in the direction of encouraging men to translate for us the Welsh classics in poetry and prose. In justice to the gallant little country which is the subject of this toast and her great children. I hope this somewhat selfish, withal well-meaning, appeal, will not be in vain. (Loud applause.) In concluding his speech Mr. Whitehead ex- claimed Cymru am Byth ("Wales for ever"), a sentiment which was enthusiastically applau- ded), the cheering being renewed when he ad- ded The country of my adoption if not of my birth." Associated with the toast were the names of Mr L. J. Roberts, M.A., Mr J. Pilchard Jones, J.P., D.L., and Llew Tegid. MT L. J. Roberts, in his response, deplored the absence of Sir ^larchant Williams. The more, he said, that he saw of his beloved: coun- try, the more was he in agreement with what Mr Whitehead had; said as to its surpassing beauty. The more they saw of other countries, they came bac'k feeling that there was no land under the sun which, take it all in. all, could surpass Wales in the beauty of its scenery. Wales, indeed, was a favourite of Providence. Not only was it a beautiful land, but it was a pleasure to live in it all the year round. Its mountains wre eloquent of the past stoty of their dear native land, and its people were only now begiiininiing to understand what that story meant. It was only now being discovered that the so-caliled conquest of Wales by Edward I. was attributable, not to the surperior prowess of the invading hosts, but to a mere accident. Alluding to the remarkable mineral wealth and the equally remarkable development of Wales, the speaker alluded to the rapid growth of Col- wyn, Bay, and remarked that very soon the town would absorb Rhyl and' Llandudno as suburbs. (Laughter, and applause.) In. conclusion, Mr Roberts spoke of the manner in which the men- tal resources of the nation were being developed and pointed with pride to the 1,200 students at the Welsh University Colleges and the 1,500 pupils in the County Schools. (Applause.) Mr J. Pirichard Jones, a Welshman of whom his native .land has good reason, for being proud, said it was very pleasant to hear Eng- lishmen aimongist them speaking as Mr White- head had done. Not only did they enjoy the, salubrious air and the lovely scenery, but they appreciated the ancient, institutions of Wales, the Gorsedd and the Eisteddfod. After dwell- ing upon the remarkable educational advances made by Wales and the high positions, formerly closed to them, which were now being reached by educated young Welshmen and Welsh women, the speaker expressed the hope that the Colwyn Bay National Eisteddfod would prove as successful in every way as the London, Eis- teddifod had done. (Applause.) A DENBIGHSHIRE GENIUS. Llew Tegid responded in one of the most graceful Welsh speeches that have ever falilen even from his eloquent lips. He confined him- self to the names applied to Wales, such as Cymru, Gwalia, The I.aOO of the Mountains, The Land of Song, The Land of the Harp, The Land of the White GLoves, The Land of My lathers, Poor Little Wales," and The Celtic Fringe," and upon each of these "heads" he ba:sed a charming little address. What was particularly fine was the way in which he re- cited from memory and with appropriate actuion some of the most humorous poems of that Den- bighshine genius, Twm o:'lr Nant," whose cen- tenary is to be celebrated next year. The speaker hoped that not onily would the writings (Continued on page 10.)
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= Mora penillion ednging by Eos Dar served to enhance the pLeasureableness of the occasion. Gwynedd, otherwise Canon Edwards, in the course of an address, said that he admired the Eisteddfod not OInlLy for what it had done but for what it was calculated to do for the Welsh people in the future. He invited a careful perusal of the list of Slubjects of the Colwyn Bay Eisteddfod, and hoped that it would result in a large crop of compet'tors. By this means, the Eisteddfod would be able to retain its position as the university of the masses. He failed to see why the Government dlid not support the Eisteddfod just as it did other seats of learning in the Pnimucipaiity. (Hear, hear.) Eifiionydd, the Gorsedd Recorder, devoted a .stanza to Mr Whitehead for his generosity in erecting the Goirsedd on his own land and at his own expense, an expression of gratitude in which all heartily concurred. This was fol- lowed by aniofher capital engilyn in honour of Mr Whitehead1 by Glan M.adog (Mr E. E. Kelly, C'olwyn Bay), which provoked much cheering. Llifon and Gwynfa then formally called at- tention to some of the principal competitions, ]11: the litet of subjects, and Dyfed exhorted alii men of wit and learning to, prepare themselves for the contests in, literature, art, and music to be held at Colwyn Bay next. year. Thi's concluded the .strictly technical part of the proceedings, but there were more feilicitoiuis ¡ :speeches to follow. Mr J. Pirichard Jones, the distinguished Angle- sey Welshman who has attained such a pro- minent -pos(iftion in LiOInldion commercial circles, yielded to the persuasions of the Archdruid to give a speech. He said that the presence of that large gathering promised well for the com- ing Eisteddfod, and added that if the Colwyn Bay Committee were as suiccesisf-ul as the pro- moters of the London Eisteddfod were they might feel perfectly happy. (Hear, hear.) (Mr. Vincent Evanis (secretary of the National Eisteddfod Association) also offered_his con- giratuilatioms to the Colwyn Bay Cbmmittee upon the succesis of that day's proceediing-s and the enthusiasm which was evident on all bands. The proceedlinigs were then. hastened to1 a con- clusion, the Gorsedd being formally closed amidsit cries of Heddiwch," and' the crowd joining in a fervent rendlerinig of Hen wliad fy nihadau." In pursuance of the new regulationis adopteci by the Gorsedd no degrees of any kind were conferred at the meeting, it being undtersitood that such honours are to be strictly confined to Gorsedd meetings held during the Eisteddfod weelk. MR. WHITEHEAD ENTERTAINS THE BAIftDS. At the invitation of Mr. Whitehead, the bardis and Mr Aimphllett proceeded to the "Look-Out," where they were hospitably entertained. The Archdruid proposed a vote of thanks, to Mr. Whitehead for his welcome, and said that the bardls would never forget his noble-hearted kdi-ndness. Gwynfe, in seconding, said that Nk. White- head was emulating the good custom of the Princes of Wales in times gone by, when, the bardls were always welcome guests at every castle and mansion in the country. The proposition was heartily carried, and a round of cheers was Led. by Eos Dar. Mr. Whitehead, in responding, said he could only say how delighted: he was to see them. He only wtiahed he had accommodation for rnore. ;He would: be equally glad to welcome a larger company next year,^ and: would endeavour to have more accommodation and provisions for tihem. (Laughter and applause.) Penllyn said that the Eisteddfod Committee had found in. Mr. Whitehead; a very good friend to the Eisteddfod from. the beginning, and had enabled them to erect the Gorsedd1 in that unique place. They were all very proud of him, and it was their earnest wish to make him a Welshman. (Laughter and hear, hear.) In answer to Tudur Clwyd, Pemlllyn. said that Mr. Whitehead's' bardic title was "Pengwyn," at which cheers for P,einigwyn were) given. A WONDERFUL CONCERT. At three o'clock the Victoria Paviltion was crowdled for the proclamation concert which was one of the finest musical treats ever en- joyed in. North Wales. The programme, almost entirely in Welsh, was permeated by the true national sentiment, and the atmosphere was el- ectric with einthusilasm. Mr. Walter Whitehead, J.P., pretsddled, and the proceedings were con- dtucted with his usual hiumour by the versatile Llew Tegid, whose jokes were spontaneous ana irresistible. A very clever accompanist was Miss Nellie A. Roberts, whose artistic work at the pianoforte contributed most valuably to the success of a magnJilficent concert. The artistes were Miss Louie James, R.A.M., Mr. Evan Lewis, Capel Curig (who came at short notice to take the place of Mr. David Eivans, R.A.M.), Mr. LleweKyni Davies, Colwyn Bay, Master Tre- VOlT Watkins, the wonderful boy soprano from the Rhonddla Valley, Eos Dar, the penmillion- singer, and Eos y Berth, the harpist, whilst a dfesertvedly conspicuous pilface, was taken by a Widish LadfLiesf Choir, conducted by Mr. Ted Evans, andl the Colwyn. Bay Eisteddfod, Choir, conducted by Mr. John, Williams, one of the heroes of the London Eisteddfod. Dyfed and his Gorsedd colleagues were present in, their robes. THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. ..M!r. Whitehead,, on. ascending the platform to give an, address, received a great ovation, which came as a dramatic proof of the high esteem in which he is held by the people, of Colwyn Bay and district. After the storm of applause had at l'asrt subsided, the Chairman prooeedled, with hliis speech which was punctuated by frequent cheers. As far as I can make out (he said.) the 'Eistedd- fod dates from pre-histoiric times; in fact, some of my enthusiastic Welsh friends would be con- tent for me to believe that it existed before the creation. (Laughter.) One of the most remark- able feature of the Eisteddfod is, that it gives opportunities to all and rewards those who are successful in. any path in which they may com- pete. Miusiitc has always occupied a prominent position at these gatherings At the earlier Eis- teddfodiau centuries ago,, the chief musician was awarded a chair prize in the same way as the chief bard is to-day. To go no further back than the twelfth century, we readl that at am Eisteddfod held, at Cardigan, under the pat- ronage of Lord Rhys, there were two con,tests, one between the bards, and, the other between the musicians' two, chairs, enriched with gifts, being awarded to the respective winners. It may be stated that on, that occasion the chaired: bard was a North Wallilan,while the SouthWalian hail- ed from South Wales. Whatever else the Eistedd- fod has or. has not done, it has certainly done much to foster the talent for music, which is ad- mittedly one of the strong points of the ancient British race, and so successful has it been in developing and. encouraging this talent that by to-day the beautiful voices and the strongly musical instinct of the Cymry are acknowledged on all hands. (Hear, hear.) To such a state of perfection has .choral, singing been brought in Wales that, when. conducted by trained musici- ans, its chio,iiis are practically invincible. The Committee of this Eisteddfod liave been exceed- ingly fortunate in securing the services of Mr. John Williiaims, of Carnarvon, one of these trained musicians, as coindluctor of its choir. (Cheers.) The lrem.arikable performance and easy victory of the Carnarvon Clhoir under his lead- ership at the London Eisteddfod, three months ago is fresh in your recollection., and justifies one in expressing the belief that there is a rich musical treat in store for us at our own Eis- teddfod twelve months hence. (Applause.) What I have said in regard' to Welsh choral singing is also- true of individual singers and musicians. Quite a number of names iin this connection will occur to every \\T.elISlhman,lliéIJmes which comm-Hand the admiration of the whole country, andwihtilch are familiar far beyond the confines of the Principality. Almost without exception these vocaWsts and musicians owe to the Eis- teddfod1 the opportunity of pllaoing their feet on the lowest rung of the ladder. Let me name a few: Edith Wynne, one of the greatest ballad singers Off a generation ago, who scored her first succesis as a girl of twelve at an Eistedd- hear.) Eos Morlais, the Welsh Sims-Reeves, whiiile engaged as a miner, successfully com- peted in a solo at a llocal Eisteddfod, aban- doned Ms diailly occupation, devoted himself to music, and became the leading Welsh tenor on hiis day. Dr. Joseph Parry—^(cheers)—in, his twenty-second year-who was also a worker in the coalfield1—won several prizes for musical comtpoisiitaonis at the Swansea Eisteddfod, after- wards entered the Royal Academy, and became an exceedingly able and popular composer. I see that some of his solos appear in to-day's programme, and will give you an opportunity of j'udgiing for yourselves. Mir. John Thomas, harpist to the King, ,a veterian of over fourscore years, who is stilfl with us, at the age of eksven won a harp at the Abergavenny Eisteddfod, and 'has ever since delighted his audiences in the iBritish Isles and on the Continent with his ex- quisite mtanipulation. of the national musical instrument. It was hits, success at local Eisi- teddlfodau that induced: Ben Davies-(chieers)- the world^renowned tenor of to-day, to adopt music as his profession. Not to weary you, I ,oome to the last to the, wonderful boy soprano in this afternoon's t)rogramm,e-(--heers),-and who, whatever fame he may achieve in the fu- ture, will always be remembered as one of the children of the Eisteddfod. (Applause.) Surely, then, an institution which has done, and is dbing, so much for Wales from a musical, point of view—to say nothing of its service in, other directions—deserves the warmest interest and generous support not onily of the natives or Wailes, but also- of those of us who are stronger", within our gates. (Cheers.) It would be impossible in the space at ouir command to. give anything- like an adequate no- tice of the concert. But this may be said at once, that its best feature was the extraordinary beauty of Trevor Watkins' singing, and that (none who bad the privliJlege of hearing hottu will ever forget the occasion. His sweet, pure voice, of remarkable range, power, and next- bility, can onllfy be described by the one word "wonderful." In alil the techniques of the VÚ<L131 art he is well night perfect, his production be- ing especiifaliliy praiseworthy and to his rare voice and technique he adds a pleasing style, a really winning manner, and an exceptional degree of sympathy. He is a born singer, endowed by na- ture and trained' by art with an equipment which should make his name famlous. Needless: to, say he was recalled afte^each appearance, and on ion one occasion bad to respond to a double en- core. Eos Dar simply captivated the audience, and enloores wefre numerous. All the other ar- tistes did welll, and the two choirs were ae- servedly complimented upon their work. The ajudiience were delighted with Mir. John Wil- liiélJllliSl' finisthed style as conductor. Mir. Amphlett proposed a vote of thanibs to Mr. Whitehead, whose generosity to the Eis- t-edidrfod: he acknowledged in an admirable .speech. After concludimgr his English remarks, Mir,. Amphlett turned to his native Welsh, and, addressing the assembled bards, said he wanted to see Mir. Whitehead with a bardic mantle on his shoulders when, the Eisteddfod, came round next year. (Applause.) Mr. Gamblie seconded, and 'saiid'th,at by what he was dioing for the Eisteddfod Mr. Whitehead, was onily adding another to. the long list of kind things he had done .on behalf of Colwyn Bay. (AppLauise.) Three cheers were given for Mr. Whitehead1, who, returned thanks in a few modest words.