The Glamorgan Gazette

GARW ROLL OF HONOUR. KILLED AND MISSING. We deeply regret to announce that two I mope Garw heroes have made the great sacri- fice, while a third, "reported tnissing," is be- lieved to be a prisoner of war. All Garwites will extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relations in their."Iad loss, atid will hope and trust that in the latter case the new may be found correct. PTE. W. DA VIES, PONTYCYMMER. I Mr. and Mrs. William Perry, 29, Meadow Street, Pontycymmer, have received from DpJ. J. Howells the sad news that their nephew, Pte. W. Davies, who has stayed with them for many years, has been killed in ac- tion. Writimg from France, November 29th, CpL Howell says:—"On the morning of the 16th inst. we proceeded to the front line, and afer getting there poor DaVies was shot by a "German sniper." The bullet went iitraight through his head, so that death was instan- taneous. We buiied him at night, as it was not safe to venture far in daylight. The boys of the platoon and company joir, with me in fcenciing you their delpest syllipathy fit your j Iadc 1-4 a irr>« n lilriv/5 h- nil -j. woo. aac rr<us .f:J't7C auu iiacu uj aijj jtxm was .always willing to do a good turn for any- ibody or to go anywhere. It was his own wish that I should write to you if anything hap- pened to him. It is a job no one caffes about, writing home to break the sad news, but I feel that I could' not do less, after his asking me when he was alive and well. I am truly sorry to lose such a good pal, as he was to me n;u-d, all the boys of the platoon." Pte. Davies wsite in the 9th Welsh. He was mobilised at the outbreak of war, and two months later was discharged as medically unfit owing to his feet being affected. He joined again in March, 1915, and left for France at the end of April, being passed at once into, the fight- ing line. He had not been tbe longer than four diays when he was iO badly "gassed" that he had to be invalided home. The fol- lowing four months were spent convalescing in England. Returning in due course to the front he fought with his battalion like the gallant Welshman he was until the 16th Nov- ember, when the-tinjo oame, as it has come to so many, to lay down his life for his country. It may be mentioned that prior to enlistment he worked as a haulier at the Ffaldau Col- liery. He was 80 years of age and highly res- pected by his fellow workmen. His parents reside at Fairview House, Trehafod. I PTE. W. NATION, PONTYRHYL. I Though no official notification to that effect has been received, there is unfortunately little room for doubt that Pte. W. Nation (Pontyrhyl) B Co., 17th Welsh Regiment (at- tached let Welsh Fusiliers) has been killed: in action. His captain writes:—"I regret to inform you that your son, Pte. W. Nation, was reported missing on the 3rd September, 1916. Immedi.ately after the attack started, he was seen to fall. As we did not go back to the same plate again it was impossible to say what happened to him. I, have, how- ever, made enquiries and attach a statement of a chum of his. I am very much afraid that according to this there is not much hope. Your son was a very brave lad and al- ways did his duty bravely and well. I was very sorry to lose him. If, as I am afraid, he has really been killed, you will no doubt hear from the burial authorities." The "statement from a chum" referred to is from Pte. Clarke, and is to the effect that he saw Pte. Nation badly wounded by shrapnel on going over the top at Ginchy on the 3rd September. Sergt. Pritchard bandaged him up and was wounded himself later on. He (Pté. Clarke) did not think that Pte. Nation could have lived long afterwards. Confirm- ing this news to a friend, the deceased boy's father (Pte. Frank Nation, 17th Welsh) writes: "I can say of him that he died doing his duty-a soldier's death- and I hope to -be able to avenge his death before long." Pte. W. Nation was only 18 years of age. He was a roIlier and resided at Pontyrhyl. The family is well-known throughout the Garw Valley, the fother being a street hawker in the fish and fruit trade. SERGT. GOSS MISSING. BELIEVED I PRISONER OF WAR. Mr. and Mrs. Goss, Wood Street, Ponty- cymmer, have received directly or indirectly the following letters in regard to their son, Sergt. F. ll. Goss, 13th Welsh, who is offi- cially reported as "missing." The first is from a pal in the same battalion, who writes: "We have missed him since the 22nd Novem- ber, when we had a bit of a scrap. He was our platoon sergeant and one of the best, and! I am glad to say he was bravely doing his duty when he was captured. He was always the first man in everything. It was hard luck for him as he was coming home on leave with the next lot." Another letter is from a Garw soldier, Pte. A. B. Knight, Brigade Orderly, 114th Infantry Brigade, B.E.F. Pte. Knight writes: "I think from what I can gather you may rest assured he is a prisoner of war. He, with others, went out on patrol and encountered the enemy, two being killed and two missing. Our boys went out and found the first two but no sign of the others, so no doubt he was tak en a prisoner. Everybody in the platoon and in the battalion is very sorry, as he was one of the smartest, if not the smartest sergeant in the whole battalion, and I feel certain he must have been outnumbered, as they wouldn't have had him without artough fight." Sergt. Goss joined the army in October, 1914, and served in France 12 months. Prior to enlistment he worked as a collier at the Ffaldau Col- liery, Pontycymmer, and was well-known as a wrestler, having won several cups and medals. During his time with the colours he passed as first-class gymnastic instructor. Mr. and Mrs. Goss may well be proud of their record. Altogether they have given six stal- wart sons to the Army. One, Pte. A. E. Goss, King's Regiment, has been killed in action in France. Another, Pte. George J. Goss, 23rd Welsh Pioneers, is down with ma- laria at Salonica. Pte. W. Goss, 10th Welsh, has been in France for the- past 12 months acting as groom at Headquarters, and Mr. Francis Owen Goss, late 17th Welsh Regi- ment, has done his bit and has been dis- charged.

— 11 4" I EISTEDDFOD Kf ELKENOARW. I SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT BETHANtA. A successful eisteddfod, under the auspices of the M.I.S., was held at Bethania Chapel, Blaen- garw, on Thursday of last week, Mr. J. Francis presiding. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr D. P. Jones; literature, Mr. David Howells. The accompanists were Mesdames J. Griffiths and D. Meredith. The wards were as follows:— Children's Choir, Cor-y-aclwyd" Choir con- ducted by Mr. Daniel Howells. Bass or con- tralto solo: Mr. D. Meredith. Tenor or so- prano solo: Mrs. A. Lewis. Solo for men over 40 years: Prize divided between Messrs. Tom Jones and David Hughes. Solo for girls under 16: 1, Miss 01 wen Howells; 2, Mies Prydwedd Parry. Solo for boys under 16: Master Selwyn Gummer. Solo for children under 12: 1, Miss Winnie Thomas; 2, Miss Mary Ann Parry; consolation prize, Miss Mary Ann Roche. Re- citation for adults: Miss Bronwen Francis. Ditto, for children under 16: Miss Prydwedd Parry. Ditto, for children under 12: 1, T. J. Francis; 2, Miss Mary Ann Boche. Welsh reading, for children under 16: 1, J. H. Lewis; 2, Miss Edith Miles. Welsh reading for child- ren under 10: 1, Winnie Thomas; 2, Selwyn Gummer.

i PONTYCYMMER CRAMITSR,OF TfUDE 1 CHRISTMAS AND SUNDAY CLOSING I DISCUSSED. A meeting of the Pontycymmer Chamber of I Trade was held on Monday of last week, when the members present were:—Mr. J. Morgan Owen (presiding), Messrs. T. O. Morgan, E. T. Evans, 1. Jenkins, D. C. Jones (Beehive), T. Williams (Hodges'), R. Freedman, D. Thomas, D. E. Jones (Oliver's), F. Prioe, D. J. Rees (Cash's), J. G. Thomas (Star), A. Way, T. Morgan (Eastman's), Allport, A. F. Pugh (secretary), and Hughes. A letter was read from the Urban District Council, inviting the Chamber's opinion as to the necessity or otherwise of extending the hours of business during the week before Christmas.—After some discussion, it was re- solved to make an application to the Council for permission to ke4 open all shops in Pon- tycymmer until 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 p.m. Fri- day, and 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21st, 22nd, and 23rd.-As regards Christmas closing, it was resolved that all shops be closed on Moil- day (Christmas Day), Tuesday, and Wednes- day, Dec. 25th, 26th, and 27th. SUNDAY CLOSING. I A report was given upon the proceedings at a recent United Churches' Conference, ex- plaining the attitude of the delegates towards this question -of- Sunday closing. The con- ference rejoiced to know that the Chamber had taken in hand the work of getting all shops closed on Sundays, and asked them as a body of business men to carry the wor k" through.—A Member reported that so far suc- cess had attended the efforts of the Chamber, and that practically every shop-keeper from Blaengarw to Pantygog had signed the peti- tion, and expressed his willingness to close his shop on Sundays.—Arrangements were made for completing the canvas, and it is hoped that every shop in the Garw Valley will be closed on Sundays on and after Dec. 10th. t

PONTYRHYL. I Don't Forget Robert Parker's Benefit at the Rink, Pontycymmer, on the 15th inst., when Barnett's Burlesque Boxing Boys" will appear.

PONTYCYMMER CHILD'S FUNERAL 11 REMARKABLE MANIFESTATIONS OF SYMPATHY. The funeral Of little David Arthur Evans, aged 10, son of Sgt. and Mrs. E. Evans, Police Station, Pontycymmer, took place on Wednesday of last week. After a brief ill- ness of nine days, suffering from peritonitis and septic pneumonia, he passed away on the 25th November. The little fellow, who was highly popular with his school fellows, was a member of the Garw Boy Scouts, and a regular attendant at the Tabernacle Sunday School. His class showed their devotion to. him by subscribing towards a beautiful wreath, and attending the funeral, as also did the boys of his Day School class at the Ffaldau School. A not- able feature of the sad occasion was the im- mense number of wreaths sent. At the house, prayer was offered by the Rev. W. Jones Read and Rev. David Hughes. A very large and representative gathering of people attended, and after the singing of a hymn (under the conductorship of Mr. James I Irarneki), outside the house, the cortege wended its way, amid many manifestations of sympathy, to the Pontycymmer Cemetery, the houses en route having their blinds drawn. Sergts. W. G. Watts and Evan Jones (Blaengarw) and H. J. Rees and P. C. J. McLaughlin, Pontycymmer, acted as bearers. Other police officers present were: Sergeants T. J. Williams, Briton Ferry; D. Jones, Aberavon; D. Davifes, Caerau; and F. Evans, Maesteg; Police Constables A. Wil- liams, Cwmdu; H. Ewington, Caerau and H. Ingham, Ogmore.—At the graveside the Rev. David Hughes, Pontycymmer; Rev. H. R. Howell, Ynysboeth; and Rev. John Hughes, Blaengarw, officiated. Other ministers pre- sent were: Revs. W. Saunders, C.C., D. D. Evans, D.C., W. Reynolds, E. Davies, and J. D. Morgan (curate), all of Pontycymmer. The mourners present were:—Sergt. and Mrs. E. Evans (father and mother); Miss Bessie and Master Stanley Evans (sister and brother), Masters D. G. Evans and D. Jarvis, Blaengwynfi (cousins); Mr. and Mrs. T. Lewis, Ystalyfera (uncle and aunt); Mr. Richard Lewis, Ystalyfera (uncle); Mrs. T. Jarvis, Abergwynfi (aunt); Mr. J. Evans, Abergwynfi (uncle); Mrs. J. Bevan, Clydach Vale (aunt); Mr. and Mrs. T. Rees; Post Office, Penygraig (uncle and aunt); Sergt. and Mrs. S. Evans, I Abertridwr (uncle and aunt); Mr and Mrs. J. Davies, Abergwynfi (uncle and aunt); MT. J. H. Jones and Mr. B. Jones, Aberaman (uncles); Mrs. T. J. Lavender, Aberaman (aunt); Mrs. P. Williams, Ystalyfera (aunt); Nurse Martha Griffiths, Cilfynydd; Mrs. D. Davies, Abercynon; Mrs. W. T. Davies, Ynysboeth; Mrs. E. Howells, Ynysboeth; Mrs. S. J. Howells, Ynysboeth; Mrs. W. Wil- liams,, Bridgend, and Mrs. B. Owen, Blaen- gwynfi. Miss Katie Lewis, Post Office clerk, aunt of deceased, and who was devoted to him, was unable to attend through illness. Several friends brought bunches of flowers, and there were floral tributes from:—Dada and Mother, Katie, Bessie, and Stanley; Uncle and Aunt and Cousins, Abertridwr; Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, Blaengwynfi; Cousins Peg and, Marie, Penygraig; Police Staff, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Thomas, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Trehafod Sybil and May, Porthcawl; Mr. and Mrs. Mandry, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. D. 0. Groothoff and family, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Tredegar House, Pon- tycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Ivor Jenkins, Blaen- 1 garw; Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family, Hill View, Pontycymmer; David and Jane Jones, Pontycymmer; Standard IV. (deceased's class) at Ffaldau Boys' School, Pontycymmer; Little Friend, Freddie Slade; Two Friends; His Friend, Tom Samuel; Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, Pant Street, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and family, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rees, Post Office, Pontycym- mer; Jenkin and Arthur Hughes, Avenue, Pontycymmer; Mrs. D. Isaac Morgan, Sunday School Teacher, Tabernacle, Pontycymmer; Mr. and Mrs. Baker and Sarah, Blaengarw; Miss F. M. Thomas, Pontycymmer; and Misses Anderson, Pontycymmer.

NANTYMOBL J STRANDED SOLDIERS.—Last Saturday was a flag day at Nantymoel to secure funds to procure conveyances to bring our soldiers up from Bridgend when they happen to ar- rive too late for a train connection. The young people were busy all day, and it is to be hoped that a substantial sum was secured. Details will be given next week. CO-OPERATORS AND INCOME-TAX.— On Tuesday evening, at Dinam Hall, a public meeting was held to consider the above sub- ject. Mr. J. Penny (Sheffield) delivered a clear, instructive, and interesting address, and at the close invited questions in order that he might have an opportunity to ex- plain. Mr. J. R. Evaps (chairman of the Co-operative Education Committee) presided, and the usual vote of thanks was accorded, on the proposition of Mr. Gwilym Thomas, seconded by Mr. David Jones. I

*G G it Garw Gleanings I* (By LLOFFWR ARALL) J We regret the sad news received this week that two more Garwites have made the "great sacrifice" in this war. bib They are Pte. W. Nation, 17th Welsh, son of Pte. Frank Nation, Pontyrhyl, of the same regiment, and Pte. W Davies, 9th Welsh, of Meadow Street, Pontycymmer. 1 1 1 We extend our heart-felt sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their sad loss. Ill We also regret to learn that Sgt. F. R. Goss, 13th Welsh, is reported "missing"- though, happily, in this case there is reason to hope for the best. 1 1 1 He is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Goss, Wood Street, Pontycymmer, who have previously suffered the loss of another son, Pte. Albert Goss, King's Own Regiment, who was killed in action in France on November 23rd, 1915. Ill There are also two other sons now serving, whilst another was recently discharged. 111 We are pleased to see Pte. Dai Lloyd, of the Australian Contingent home with his parents at Garreg Road, Pontycymmer, and looking very fit. 1 It V A local engine driver may often be seen wearing gloves when cleaning his engine. 1 1 1 We shall be on the look-out now to see if he wears oilskins when oiling the engine. Ill On the morning of his wedding day, a Garwite received a note, and the members of the opposite sex who were present were anxious to read it. 1 1 1 tfiithe ensuing struggle they "floored" him, and one damsel, weighing at least 16 stone, knelt on his chest. The gallant hero, how- ever, driven to desperation, swallowed the note. Ill At the marriage ceremony soon afterwards, did he find difficulty in pronouncing the words ill will"? 111 A young lady from the lower part of the Valley was heard boasting that she fell off her bicycle when riding over the common. "Some" bounce this! Ill Another person, crossing the famous com- mon, fell over a barrel. To avenge the fall, is it true he took the barrel home, and chopped it up for firewood? a s a i I I We learn that one of our local farmers went to sell wool in great style. Unusual this! Ill Upon investigation, it was discovered that his chief object was to get married. Some "bluff." Ill On the return journey, and for the first time in history, a lady was seen sitting on "the woolsack"! Let us hope he won't get his "wool off" over this, anyhow! Ill A few weeks ago we were all anxious, and, indeed, doubtful, whether Mr. C. R. Hey- cock, Blaengarw, was going to recover from his illness. t t < We are very pleased to state now that he has made a remarkable recovery, and is again apparently "in the pink." Ill Great commotion was caused near the Ffaldau Square, Pontycymmer, on Saturday last through a fish-and-chip cart catching fire. Ill The fire syren was not heard, nor were any of the Fire Brigade members there to lend a hand! Ill We understand the proprietor has been ad- vised to claim damages from the Fire Brigade. The total amount of damage has been esti- mated at two shillings. v 1 1 Who are the two young ladies who have to be called for half an hour every morning, and whose first words then are, "It's all right; don't shout!" Ill We are very pleased to learn that Cpl. W. Rees, B.Sc., Chemical Section R.E., of the Higher Elementary School, Pontycymmer, has been home on a short visit. Ill Since coming home he has taken upon him- self the responsibility of a wife. We wish them both every luck. The Pantygog "Sunday Market" is noted for many things, the latest attraction being the painting. Ill Two artists were busily employed last Sun- day-one at 2 a.m. and the other at 3 p.m.- putting on the finishing touch! 1 1 1 When it came to printing names, one adopted the Scottish and the other the Welsh style. Ill Both these vehicles were ready by the stip- ulated time for turning out. 1 1 What about the three soldiers' wives who were locked out on Sunday night? Ill Did they eventually suooeed in gaining an entrance through the window ? Ill Is it true they afterwards intended to have a fine spread at somebody's expense and put all the blame on the innocent cat? Ill Further, did these "somebody's" arrive upon the scene just in time to save the cat from any suspicion F Ill Perhaps, at any rate, it did not save the "cats." Result— "some" fur flyingl Ill Who is the railwayman who takes his week- end case with him when shopping? Ill Is it true he is secretly buying furniture Ill Who is the person that takes a public bath every day? Is he oblivious of his surround- ings ? Ill, It's about time pit-head baths were built. IIS One of our prominent ladies placed a nice piece "of steak in the pantry, and found when she went there—the "pantry was bare!" Ill Htas she remem bered yet that during an emergency she locked the dog in the pantry ? r 11 T Lloffwr A rail" is delighted that Garwites are determined that the 23rd Welsh Pioneers shall get their gramaphone and records. Ill Contributions are coming in fine-there is still room, however, for a few more patriotic Garwites to put their names down. Ill Now, friends, time is short, so hurry up with your "nimble tanners" and let's sur- prise the heroes with a bran new up-to-date gramaphone that will stagger the Bulgars and perhaps the Greeks with tunes of "Hen wlad fy Nhaddau" and "Rule Britannia." Ill In our last week's issue we acknowledged receipt of £ 2 in cash and records valued 15s. Ill Up to Tuesday of this week Mr. Tom Wil- liams, manager of Hodges and Sons, has re- ceived the following subscriptions:—A. Day ] Is., J. M. Lewis 2s., Mr. Lewis (draper) 2s. 6d., Ebeneaer James Is., Watkin Jones Is., Blaengarw Boys' School Staff 4s., Morgan Hughes 5s., James Fox 2s. 6d., Mrs. Evans (Avenue) 2s. 6d., Pantygog friend 2s., raffle at the Conservative Club, Pontycymmer— prizes given by Messrs. Tom Williams and E. Brain and organised by Messrs. J. Price and Tom Brain-16s. 4d., L. J. Hughes 2s. 6d., Wm. Morgan (pork shop) Is., the well-known Garw knuts (per their kernel) 25s., Mr. Samuel Harris (overman), Pontycymmer, 17 records value £1 15s., Mr. Thos. Davies (fire- man), Pontycymmer, 12 records and 200 needles value £ 1 5s., Mr. W. Watkins, Church Street, Pontycymmer, 9 records value 18s., total amount of cash received 95 8s. 4d., 44 records and needles value £ 4 13s., grand total 910 Is. 4d. 1 11 Final arrangements will be made next week for an audit, despatching gramaphone and records, and an authority to choose them.

BLAENGARW. I Don't Forget R^fcert Parker's Benefit at the Rink, Pontycymmer, on the 15th inst., when Barnett's Burlesque Boxing Boys" will appear. HALF-YEARLY MEETING.-The half- yearly meetings in connection with Bethania Church, Blaengarw, were held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and were highly suc- cessful. The special preachers for the occa- sion were the Revs. Iorwerth Jones, C.C. (Maesteg) and David Collier, Abertillery, who delivered powerful and inspiring sermons which were greatly appreciated by very large congregations. Revs. W. Saunders, C.C. (Noddfa), J. Owen, W. J. Hughes (Nebo), and E. M. Evans (Tabernacl) also took part. The excellent singing was under the conduc- torship of Mr. T. B. Richards, A.C.. who also presided at the organ.

THE ARMY MULE. I never would have done it if I'd fcoown what it would be, I thought it meant promotion and some estsa pay for me; I thought I'd miss a drill or two with packs and trenching tolls, So I said I'd handled horsey and they set me handling mules. Now horses they are horses, but a mule he is a mule, (Bit of a devil, bit of a monkey, bit of a bloomin' boundin' fool). Oh, I'm using all the adjectives I didn't learn at school On the prancing', glancin', ragtime danein* blithering Army mule. If I'd been Father Noah when the cargo walked aboard, I'd have let the bears and tigers in and never said a word, But I'd have shoved a placard out to say the house was full, And shut the Ark up suddent when I saw the Army mule. They buck you off when ridden, they cruh your leg when led, They're mostly sitting on their tail or standing on their head, They reach their yellow grinders out and gently chew your ear, And their necks are indiarubber for attacking in the rear. They're as musing when they're happy as a ladies' riding school, But when the fancy takes 'em they're like no- thing but a mule— With the off wheels in the gutter, and the near wheels in the air, And a leg across the traces, and the driver Lord knows where. They're horrid in the stable; they'he worse upon the road, They'll bolt with any rider, they'll jib with any load, But soon we're bound across the sea, and when we cross the foam, I don't care where we go if we leave the mules at home. For horses they are horses, but a mule he is a mule, (Bit of a devil, but of a monkey, bit of a bloomin' boundin* fool). Oh, I'm using all the adjectives I didn't learn at school, On the rampin' rawboned, cast steel jaw boned Army Transport Mule. —E.H.B.

PONTYCYMMBR Don't Forget Robert Parker's Benefit at the, Rink, Pontycymmer, on the 15th inst., when Barnett's Burlesque Boxing Boyg" will appear. CONCERT.—A successful competitive con- cert under the auspices of St. James' Church took place at the Church Hall, Blaengarw, on Monday evening last, Mr. D. 17 Rees, Blaengarw, in the chair. The musical adju- dicator was Mr. Watkin Williams, Inter- national Colliery, Blaengarw). Miss Frances E. Waite, A.L.C.M., Blaengarw, accompa- nied, and the secretaries were Messrs. J. J. Williams and Edmund Vaughan, Blaengarw. The awards were as follows:—Girls' sole, Miss Hilda M illiams, Blaengarw; champion solo, Mr. Isaac Morris; stop-watch competi- tion, Master laris Pritchard; prize-bags, Miss K. Watts-Thomas, Blaengarw. The ar- tistes were:—Soprano, Mrs. A. Lewis, Blaen- garw tenor, Mr. Isaac Morris, Blaengarw; baritone, Mr. Evan Griffiths; elocutionist, Mr. David Hughes. TABERNACLE Y.P.S.—A successful com- petitive meeting was held on Wednesday evening, last week, at Tabernacle Chapel, in connection with the a bove Society. Mr. D. L. Jones'(Beehive) presided, and the ad- judicators were:—Music, Mr. John Phillips; literature, Mr. J. J. Jones. There was a long list of entries, and the competition on each item of the programme was very keen. Tbo successful competitors were as follows:—Solo (under 10), Miss Gladys Thomas; solo (under 16), Miss Annie May John: recitation (under 10), Miss Nellie Garfield; writing in Welsh, 1 Miss Catherine Eynon; unpunctuated read- ing, Mrs. John Hill; duet (under 16), Misses Irene Phillips and Annie Mary Phillips; duet (open), Misses May Hill and Annie JaDe Bevan; ear test, Miss Ceridwen Evans: es- tempore speech, Mr. John Novle; champion solo. Mr. Gomer Treharne (Eos IJwynon); chief c horal (5 entries), Bethel Choir (conduc- tor, Mr. Thos. A. Jones). The accompanist for the evening was Miss Bessie Rogers.

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