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YSTALYFERA CRICKET NOTES. Ystafyfera were engaged in the re- turn fixture with Gorseinon on the lat- ter Club's ground on Saturday. The Gorseinon Club is an old-established one. and is enthusiastically supported by the younger generation. It went to the expense of laying a new pitch last spring, and boasts that there is not such a good pitch outside Swansea and Llanellv. The Club's equipment is, however, not quite complete. They should have an ambulance in readiness on the ground. Their pitch is really a very fickle affair. and made the ball Ixninee and break and perform all man- ner of tricks. We are too sore to continue this description, so, to the game. Gorseinon batted first to the bowling of Howel Lewis and Dick Williams. The batsmen were Will Evans and Wat. Thomas. The former's defence was sound, the latter's attack was virile until Dick Williams clean bowled him for 5. Evans was. however, very diffi- cult to dismiss. The ball came into contact with his body as often as with his bat, and he had to stand as many blows as the average pugilist. He batted steadily though, having some luck until a fine throw-in by Elwyn Rees ran him out for 31 runs. Gors- einon put up a total of 128 runs—the highest score against iystalvfera this season. In addition to Evans, Phil- lips (30), Francis (16), and E. Thomas (16), reached double figures more by luck than good cricket. It was an unfortunate pitch for Ystalyfera bowlers as the ball could never be depended upon to go straight, though the batsmen were beaten all ends up. D. H. Hopkins came out best with 2 wickets for 8 runs. Dick Williams took 2 for 20, J. Llewelvn 2 for 27, and Howel Lewis 2 for 29. Ystalyfera were left with less than an hour to score as mativ runs as Gors- einon secured in 2* hours. The Gors- einon captain called it a sporting chance, but it was more like a 1.000 to 1 chance. Ystalyfera went in for stoady cricket, and yet they scored faster and with more enterprise than Gorseinon. Undoubtedly the best inn- ings was that of Jack Llewelyn, who utilised his two special strokes very frequently in his 28 runs. Jack had his eye in right enough until he got deceived by the vagaries of the pitch more than by the flight of the ball. Incidentally Llewellyn had his eye al- most knocked in. A rising ball from W. G. John being responsible for a hugh lump on his forehead. Harding Hopkin with his usual vig- our got 11 runs before being prettily caught in the slips. When time ar- rive d Ystalyfera had totalled 68 runs for 6 wickets. As a matter of fact they stood in an excellent position to win the match had time sufficed for Jack Daniels, Vic Morgan and W. J. Hopkin—three of the best scorers this c,eas,on-ha,d not been disposed of. In reaching their total Ystalyfera just secured the aggregate of 1,000 runs for the season. The averag e per wicket is a little over 11 runs, showing that the Ystalyfera team had a distinctly good batting capacity. Congratula- tions to the Seconds on securing their first victory of the season. At Gors- einon they were defeated by Gorseinon II. by 68 runs to 7. In the return game the visiting captain won the toss and sent the Ystalvfera men to bat anticipating no doubt a short spell of 'fielding and plenty of time at the wicket. The Seconds, however, showed something like form and reached the total of 103 runs. thanks chiefly to splendid batting by Handel Griffiths (32), E. Price (22). and Tom Davies. (17). Despite a cycle accident in the morning, Handel showed a glimpse of his last season's form. Price, unable to accompany the first eleven, gave of his talents to the second string. Tom Davies-a new member this season, batted confidently; and carrying out his bat. Gorseinon's reply was a score of 47. Harrv Thomas came off as a bowler with the remarkably good aver- age of 8 wickets for 19 runs, quite tihe best performance of the day. It is to be hoped that the Second will stick to this method of securing vengeance for their long series of defeats. —————

GREAT CROWD AT RHIWFAWR. SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD. FULL LIST OF AWARDS. I The annual eisteddfod, held on Sat- urday at Rhiwfawr, under the auspices of the local Congregational Chapel, was of a very successful character and re- Becit-ed much credit upon the pro- motel's. This notable event alvvav at- iracts a large attendance due, no cu-ubt, largely to the fact that the village is so prettily situated, and is cor onra- tively easy of access. On Saturday. | however, the numbers were unusually large, particularly during the early part of the proceedings, and later, the marquee in which the Eisteddfod was held, became almost uncomfortably crowded. Throughout the day, the scenes were of a very animated charac- ter, and the glorious weather prevail- ing added to the general effect. Whilst probably not up to the previous stan- dard in the matter of the quality of the various competitors, the number of entries were excellent, and quite exceeded the expectations of those re- sponsible for the event. Dr. John Owen, of Cwmllynfell, was president, and in the course of a brief address ex- pressed pleasure at being invited to the position, wishing the Eisteddfod every success- Principal T. Lewis, M.A., of the Brecon Memorial College, was the conductor, and discharged his duties with his customary ability. His good- humoured remarks, bearing upon the events of the day, kept the crowd in excellent spirits, and his many droll criticisms evoked peals of laughter. The adjudicators were Music, Dr. D. Christmas Williams (Merthyr), and Mr. E. T. Davies. F.R.C.O. (Merthyr); literature, Rev. Ben Davies, Pantteg, Ystalyfera. and Principal Lewis. Miss Carrie Jones (Godre'rgraig). and Mr. G. Jones (Brynamman) were the accom- panists. The officials responsi ble for the or- ganisation—of all whom discharged their duties with credits-were: Chair- man of committee, Rev. W. D. Rod- erick (Rhiwfawr); secretary,, Mr. Abra- ham Rees and treasurer, Mr. J. D. Lewis. During the proceedings, Master D. Bevan, the popular Glanamman boy vocalist (six years of age), gave penil- tion selections, his elder brother ac- companying on the harp. This part of the proceedings proved to be one of the most successful events of the day and was greatly enjoyed. The chief event of the day was the Male Voice Party's competition. There were, however, only two competitors, Cwmllynfell and Ammanford, and the prize of JE25, together with a gold medal for t.he conductor, went to the Ammanford vocalists. Mr. D. W. Jenkins (Ap Cledwyn), of Ystalvfera, was the chaired bard, the adjudicator's appreciation of his poem being particularly enthusiastic. The full awards were as follow:- Pianoforte solo under 16 (nine com- petitors), Miss Dilys Davies, Plasmarl. Open Pianoforte solo. Miss Catherine Teacue, Penrhiwceiber. Rovs' solo under 16, "The Gift" (13 competitors). Master OswaM Gwyn Jones, Per-lle'rgaer, Gar&einoai. Girls' solo under 16. "Nymphs and Shepherds" (19 competitors), Miss Haidee Davies, Swansea- Contralto solo, "Lwli Hwi," Miss Blodwen Jonos, Hafod, Swansea. Sopr:lno solo, "Love, the Pedlar" (18 So p ra.no ao l o, ?ove, the Pedlaj-" (18 entries), Madame Bessie Mofris, Amman- ford. Tenor solo, "My Dreania" (29 entries), Mr Ben Davies, Skewen. Baritone solo, "Camdog" (20 entries), Mr Gwilym Jones, Ystradgynlais. Wythawd, "Blodeuyn Bach wyf fi mewn gardd." Prize £3. 16 parties tving in test, four appeared on stage. Winners, John Walters and friends, Ys- tradtjynlais. Mixed Choirs, "My love is like a red, red rose," R15 and baton. 1st Fforest- f.fcch. 89 1 Dints; 2nd Cwmllynfell, 83 ,p,-)i nts. Juvenile Choirs, "Hoeanna," prixe C5 ".nd Rocking Chair. 1st Garnant (Ir. Harry Owen, conductor); 2nd, Cwmllyn- fell (Mr Wm. Jones, conductor). Male Choir, "Castilla," prizef jB25 and Cold Medal. 1st Ammanford (Ir G. R. Jones) 2nd Cwmllynfell (Mr D. W. Ivowlands). This was an exoeptionallv dose competition. Ammanford getting 82 point-s and Cwmllynfell 80 points. I Recitation for Children nnder 10, "Meddyliau Plentyn," Decim* Morgan, Trapp, Llandilo. -.i ¡ 0,. "f '¡ ¡¡, 8L Recitation under 16, "Y Brithyll a'r bach" (25 entries). Divided between D. J. Walters, Pontlliw and May Davies, Cwmtwrch. Open recitation, "Bydd yn Ddyn" (20 entries). Mr Dan Mathews, Pontar- dulais. Englvn, "Amnaid" 023 entries). Per- llanog, Clydach Telyneg, "Morwyn yr Amaethwr" (16 entries), Mr S. Gwili Davies, Aberyst- v t h. Pryd-dest, "Cymhellion vr Uchelfeydd" £1 Is. Od. and Carved Oak Chair. (8 entries). Mr D. W. Jenkins (Ap Cledlyn), Ystalyfera. I ADJUDICATIONS. I POEM. I The Rev. Ben Davies said eight poems had been sent in, and the results in general were very fair. There was not a poor effort among them. The poem of "Blin Bererin," however, excelled above the others, because it had a natural flow, and had evidently been written with no undue effort. The subject was "The In- fluence of the Heights," and it dealt with the influence of Nature, the influence of character, and tha. influence of Christ on the spirit. It was a fine poem and written in very good Welsh. ('Winner, Ap Cledlvii). MALE VOICE COMPETITION. I Mr Williams said :— CHOIR No. 1 AMMANFORD.—A choil- of good, well-modulated voices. I liked both the quality and balance, and the rendering of the chorus generally was acceptable. The p. and' pp. effect were quite convincing, but at some of the crescendos a more gradeid voiurne of tone would have been welcomed. Page 5 Second bass a. little ragged on upper D. Page 9 Melody by tenors lacking slightly in unity. Page 10 The lead by first bass fairly good. Page 13 Agitato, a little on the tame aide. Page 15 "This done, etc." lacking in snap, particularly the if at the words "Die, Prince." Page 16 This was expressively rendered, and the interegt was well maintained to the close. CHOIR No. 2 CWMLLYNFELL.— Opening with good spirit and- nerve, but the upper notes by first tenors lacked brightness. The "Con spirito" on page 5 was effective, but on page 6 the singing lacked expressiveness. The tone was un- sympathetic. Page 9 Melody by tenms wanting in unity of tone. Indeed, 'this was the weakest feature of the rendering. The Allegretto on page 10 was introduced by the first bass in considerably better fashion, and the Agitato on page 13 was given with better grip than by the pre. vious choir. In the more robust passages, this choir did well, but although I was convinced at intervals, I felt? also that the perform- ance had its uninteresting moments. Es- pecially was this the case in the softer passages, where the toiwe becan-Le some- what blurred, and the interest lan guished. The competition has been a close one, and marks are awarded as follows I I AMMANFORD 82 CWMLLYNFELL 80 I CHILDREN'S CHOIR. CHOIR No. 1 RHIWFAWR.—Voices of very agreeable quality, showing evi- dence of careful training. The opening went with a commendable swing, but, un- fortunately for the choir, the intonation began to suffer at an early period. After having wandered for some time in a new atmosphere, the original key was re- sumed at the Da Capo. This time the in- tonation was better, aJthough not quite satisfactory. The enunoiatMH* 4W phrasing were particularly good, and 1 much deplore the choir's misfortune in not maintaining the intonation. This militated greatly against their success. CHOIR No. 2 GARNANT.-C"r and telling voices, and good balance. There was a tendency to sing too openly, aisd the voices were unduly forced upon occasions. There was an abundance of spirit and "go" in the rendering, and the articulation and phrasing were in this instance again commendable. The intonation was well maintained through- out, and although the singing did not possess the delicacy which was shown by the other choir, I feel that particular credit must be given in this instance for having kept the pitch so well under some, what trying conditions. The second choir, therefore, is placed ¡¡:h'htlv ahead of the first. Credit for the huge success which in- variably attends this popular Eisteddfod must, to a. very great extent, be given to Mr Abraham Rees. the energetic and thoroughly painstaking secretary, who leaves no stone unturned in carrying ont the whole of th& arrangements, and wh ose f?trtexv to f!! is 1)}? a draught of co.? watfr to a weary traveller over a deMTt. wa t r to a weitry travel ler mer desert, !W"

PERSPIRING WALES I ARRIVAL OF HEAT WAVE I Monday was the hottest day of the year so far, and many people, while not &e.in? so ungrateful as U) complain of the summer weather, just so much as hinted that they did not, f,3el too energetic. Cardiff was not the only place where the high temperature made itself felt. In the House of Commons, for instance, one member was audacious enough to ap- pear in a light linen suit! There 15. however, also the tragic side, a. death attributed to the heat being reported from Blaina. Tho shado temperature at Roath Park, Cardiff, at 1 o'clock oil Monday was 76. At three o'clock the huat had increased to 78 degrees in the shade. The thermometer has arisen above 70 degrees on many occasions this year. It reached 71.5 on April 21st, and OIl the 23rd it went up io 72. Then a spell of comparatively cool weather set in, but on Jurte 14th- 75 degrws was registered, on the 15th, 74.5, and on the 16th, 75.5. On six 'occasions since, namely, on June 18th, 19th, 20th, 27th, 28th and 29th the thermometer has been above 70 degrees. HEAT VICTIM AT BLAINA. I Shortly bef;ire mid-day on Monday, Griffith Roberts, aged about 59, a water inspector, in the employ of the Nanty- glo and Blaina Urban District Council, collapsed and expired before; medical aid oculd be procured. It is thought that death is to be attributed to excessive heat. HOT IN THE HOUSE. I LABOUR MEMBER'S LINEN SUIT. f Owing to the hot weather, several membera of the House of Caramons on Monday had donned grey tall hats, while a number wore light waistcoats. Mr Hodge, the Labour member for Gorton, created some stir by appearing in a light linen suit, and a brown "Tril- by'' hat. He was received with a gener- al cheer,which he acknowledged with a ^n.voeful bow omid aotme laughter.

Death of Mr Herbert Lloyd Cilybebyll. I 50 YEARS OF PUBLIC LIFE. By the death of Mr Herbert Lloyd, J.P., Plas, Cilybebyll, the Swansea Valley has lost one of its Lest known residents, and one who, for nearly half a century, took a leading part in all matters dealing with local administra- tion. The death occurred on Sunday morning at the age of 76, after a long period of declining health. He leaves a widow and eleven children, namely, Mrs. Smyth (Ledibury), Miss Ada Lloyd, Miss Gertrude Lloyd, Mr J. H. P. Lloyd, J.P., Miss Ethel Lloyd, Miss Conceletta Lloyd, Mrs. Pemberton (Derbyshire), LloyDd, 'ck Lloyd (British Columbia), Miss Nora Lloyd, Mr Henry Lloyd, and Mr Lionel Lloyd. Deceased was a native of Pembroke a,nd came to Cilybebyll when quite young. His father, Mr John Francis Lloyd, predeceased him about 47 years ago. He married Miss Purban, a jiative of Kilaloo, Ireland, and had he survived until August 19th next he would have been able to celebrate his golden wedding. His first experience oi public life com- memnced when, as the representative of his district, he became a member of the Neath Board of Guardians. This was many years' before a Board was estab- lished at Pontardawe. When the latter came into existence he became a mem- ber and was elected vice-chairman. The chairman appointed was the late Mr Budd, Ystalyfera, hut he did not act, with the result that Mr. Lloyd occupied the chair from 1875 to 1909. On the oc- casion of his retirement from the Board he was presented with his portrait in oils. His portrait hangs in the Board Room of the Pontardawe Guardians. Soon after he was married Mr Lloyd wa.s appointed a Justice of the Peace, and subsequently he was chosen as High Sheriff for the county. He also acted as vice-chairman of the Quarter Sessions and member of the Glamorgan Standing Joint Committee. During the years 19QO-4 he was chair- man of the flontardawe Rural District Council. He was chairman of the old Highway Board, which existed before the L G.B. Act came into force. He was chairman of the Cilybebyll School Board from 1872, shortly after the Act came into force until 1903, when that body was superseded by the County Council. For many ytars and up to the time of his decease ne was Chairman and the oldest member of the South Wales Poor Law Conference. He also acted as chairman of the PontaTdawe, Uxiios Assessment Committee, and vice-chairman of the Quarter Sessions. He was a justice of the peace and --at, on both the Ystradgynlais and Pontardawe Benches. He was, per- haps, best known as a magistrate and almost invariably presided at either of these Court up to two or three years ago, when failing health compelled him to vacate a place ho had occupisd with so much distinction. Deceased was a staunch Chuichi ;an and had acted as vicar's warden at the "Parish Church of Cilybebyll for a peroa of fifty years. In politics he was a Con- servative, but in his younger days his sympathy was with the Liberal party and he was an enthusiastic supporter of Mr Vivian when that gentleman sought Par- I iamentary.'honours about forty years ago. In private life he devoted his time to farming, and he was frequently to be BOOll assisting in the general work. of the farm. Ha was the owner of a large estate in Cilybebyll and Pontardawe, and was considered to be very fair and Sitraightforward by all who had any con- nction with him.

INTE-it ESTING "FIND." NEAR LLANDRINDOD WELLS. I Last week-end an interesting discovery was made on the slopes of Pentwyn Hill, Graig Farm, Llansantraid, and it was at first thought that the find might prove to be of considerable archaeological .interest, but later investigation by local experts has caused greater hesitation. Some local sportsmen were engaged in fox hunting, and the "quarry" was observed to dis- appear in what was at first thought to be a "burry." Reynard'' was pur- sued, and the digging out resulted in the discovery of an interesting underground passage and chamber. A local archaelo- gist who has investigated "the find" describes) it a*, consisting of an entrance tunnel passage way, about 13ft. long, 2ft. 3ins. high, and about 3ft. wide. The tunnel leads to a chamber about 6ft. square and 6ft. high at the upper end. The entrance way is covered over with big heavy stones about 6ins. thick, and the walls of the entrance way are of a distinctly better type of mafomy than the walls of the chamber, which can only bn described as random rubble work. There is no sign of any tools having been used, and the walls were either built dry or jointed with soi'l or clay. Some skill was displayed in fixing. The en. trance faces due west. It was at first thought that, what had been brought to light was an Iberian grave, but it was at once pointed out that if this was so, the grave was of a different type to what had hitherto been recognised, hut support was given to the theory that it was a burying-place of some kind, by the discovery of several collection of bones in the neighbour- hood. These bones include the large jaw bones of a horse. Id some others which have not yet been fixed. One view put forward is that the discovery has no great historical value, but that the tunnel and Ichamber are the remains of a primitive device for drying com.

I Alarming Subsidences. I TREORCHY RAILWAY STATION SINKING. Treorchy station, on the Taff Vale Railway, has recently been sinking to such an extent that the whole station will have to be rebuilt. The company's engineering staff are at present engaged in raising the rail level six feet. Tempor- ary platforms, waiting-rooms, and booking officea have been quickly put up-for the use of passengers. The subsidence is believed to be due mining operations and the opening of a large workmen's institute built at the ex- pense of the Park and Dare (Ooean) Col- lieries has had to be delayed from a similar cause. At Treb&nog, Porth. Rhondda, many houses are now vacant, having sunk in such manner as to be dangerous. A chapel at Penygraig, near Tonypandy, ia developing a huge fissure from coping to foundation.

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THE WELSH DRAMA MOVEMENT. FIRST NIGHT AT THE GRAND j THEATRE. I I The Welsh National Drama Movement was introduced to Swansta playgoers for the first time on Monday night be- fore an appreciative audience. Mr J. 0. Francis I Glamorgan play "Change" Vias the first of the series to be submitted during the present week, and its very favourable reception is a cause for much satisfaction. It was somewhat dis- appointing, however, that the Grand Iheatre should have contained so many vacant seats on this occasion, as it would have been most encouraging had the seating arrangements of this most com- fortable theatre been taxed to the ut- most. The movement had the official support of the Mayor and Corporation of the Borough, and the local Cymrodorion, and everytiiiiig possible had been done to advertise the movement. The audience on Monday night was thoroughly repre- sentative of all classes, audi the play was followed with keen attention from start to finish. Mr Byrne, the genial manager of the theatre gave every assistance to the movement, of which Mr Ted Hopkin is the manager for Lord Howard de Wal- de-n, and, no doubt, had the weather been less seasonable there would have been a larger, but certainly not a more sympathetic audience. "Change'' has already received con- siderable notice in these columns, and the theme is now fairly well known. In the character of John Price, Mr David Morgan gave a very good interpretation., but the effect was detracted from by the wholesale deletion of much thair appears in the book. He was stern, harsh and unbending, and otherwise displayed a keen perception of this very fine old character. Miss Rhuamah Rees hardly did justice to the character of Gwen, his wife, especially in the first act, but con- siderably improved as the play proceeded. In the character of Lewis Price, the agitator and idealist, Mr T. C. Williams scored an emphatic success, and received a well-deserved ovation. Throughout the whole of the play he s howed himself master of the part, and was equally effective in the last great scene which brings so much sorrow upon his parents and himself as he was in the hghting passages. The audience could not but feel that he possessed all the fire and passion necessary to give an accurate portrayal of this eloquent rebel, who is finally broken by circumstances. He made the character the most impressive in the presentation of the play, and his triumph was well earned. Mr Tanad Powell gave a sympathetic delineation of Gwilym Price, the poet and invalid, but Mr David Hughes, as John Helnry was not quite so true to life as I had expected. Mr Gwilym Phillips gave a very effective interpretation of the Cockney lodger with, pea-haps, a little tco, much of the stage type of Cockney re- presentation. Dai Matthews and Twm Powell were well sustained by Messrs. E. Ponto James and G. Jones, whilst the character of rsaac Pugh, taken by Mr Phil John was very well done. Miss Janet Evans, as the poor relation, gave a creditable per- formance, and Miss Betty Wyn waa happy in her part. The story was told simply and earnest- ly, and there were frequent rounds of applause. Much laughter followed the amusing passages, but there were few dry eyes in the theatre during the tense scene between John and Gwen following the banishment of John Henry. The large measure of succeed gained on Monday evening should induce much larger audiences during the rest of the week, and the bookings from the Valley are, we understand, very satisfactory. Last (Thursday) evening a large number of enthusiasts from Ystalyfera were pre- sent, and to-morrow (Saturday) should I eeu a crow dad theatre. W.S.C. I

I FATALITY AT DFNYANT. I TWO MORE WESTERN MINERS I KILLED. Two men, Thomas Evans, married, The Hollies, Ceifn, Gowerton, and W. J. Fraser, Walters Row, Dunvant, were killed by a fall of stone at the Killan Colliery, Duvamt, near Swan- sea, In-to on Thursday night. The men were working in a headway in No. 5 east level in the Penclawdd seaim, when a big stone weighing sev- eral tons crashed down, killing Fr-vjer outright. Evans received su- h 'n- ternai injuries that he died just as ■he was carried home. Work in the Penclawdd seam was suspendeil Fraser was a well-known figure in sporting circles at Dunvant. He was a member of f'iie Dunvant Fo--tb.-Il and Cricket Clubs, and last Saturday, bowling against Preewylfa, Llansam- let, he took six wickets for seventeen runs.

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ANOTHER BIG COLLIERY DEAL. 1 It is stated that negotiations are al- most complefted for the purchase l y the United National Collierae, Ltd., of the Standard Collieries, Y nyahir, owned by Sir William James Thomas, who is reported to be giving up buadr^sa for a Parliamentary career. Tha United National Collieries Com- payry has as hare capital of 9663,000, with an output of a million tone a year; while the Standard Company's output is 300 000 tons of the best Weleh ateam coal. Rev. C. A. Wills, who was "clucked"- by the roughs at Mr Lloyd G«oige'» meeting at Donmwk Hill, is an old dk &tudent of Trinity College, DuUin. He ijH waa formerly a. cur&te at Wimbledon, bu' 'y the undiluted Socialism he preached was not acceptable to a congregation of well- to-do people. One day the squire vtas lunching at his club, when, after a long drought, there- i. fell a torrent of rain. A farmer present observed, "Thia ia a most delightful rain; I hope it will bring up everything out of the ground." "By jovef" ex- claimed the i-ouire, "I hope not, for I hava buiied three wirac." L