The Cambrian

BEIRNIADAETHAU EISTEDDFOD UADEIRIOL ABERCYCH, MAI 16, 1900. TRAETHAWD :—"JOSUA, F AB NUN." Ni ddaeth ond un ysgrif i law ar y testan hwn, get" yr eiddo "lorwerth. Mae lorwerth yn meudu ar ailu i gySwyno ei feddwl ar capyr mewn dull riiv\ ydU a naturiol. Mae ganddo uraethawd syiweddoi daigon, yr hwn & brotai ei fod yn dra chyturwydd a r hyn a ddywed yr ysgrythjr lan am wrthrycU nodedtg eidestyn. Dichon y gailasai fod yn fwy hapus yn ei gyn- llun o ysgrifenu. Gailasai wneuthur detnyad mwy ceiiydd o'r hyn a ddywed yr Ysgrythyr am Joana, wrth ysgritenu tiaethawd bywgr<1ftyddol a beirmadol ar y gwr. Dysgwylid lúdo lletyct ddyweyd tipyn am Lyfr Jof>ua, tei y cytryw,acyr ydym yn tueddu i gwyno na t/aa^ai wedi dywt-yd ychwaneg am Josua fel eyt-god o Grist. Rhaid i ni hetyd gryuwyll fod yn y traethawu raibrychau a meflau lienyddol. Moda by nag, mae yr y.;glif yn Hawn werth y wobr a gynygir, a buasem yn ddigon boddiawn i lorwertn ei cuael, hyd yn nud pe buasai'r wobr yn gymaint udwywaitn ag ydyw. PEDWAR ?ENILL I'JB PYSGOTWR." Drwg genym ddywedyd mai cystadleuaeth go dlawd yayw hon, ar y cyfan, yu enwedig wrtu gofio fod y faiigre ion yn un moi gyfleus i bysgot- wriaeth, a baradomaeth utfyu, iijiiu a Lwyddo 0'1 mewn. Modd byuag, nid ein He na'n gwaith ni ydyw grwgnacii, ona cymeryd pethau tel y maent. Daeth saith o gyfansoddiadau i law (un o honynt yn rhy adiweudar); ond daetu y goreuou 1 law mewn pryd. Decureuwn gyda'r eiddo Iago Bach.—Galiaaai, C'r goreu, alw ei hun yn Iago Leiaf," canys ete yw y lieiat yn y gystadieuaeta hon. Can gyff- tedm iawn sydd ganado o ran syniadaeth, ac angbynfredin o walius mewn orgraif, Itc. Ym- dreohed dalu mwy o sylw I elfenau cyntaf cytan- soddiant. Yn nesaf daw Julius, Llun 0'1' Lienor, a Cornelius.—Y"r ydym yn cymeryd y tair can hyn gyda'u gilydd, am too yn eglur ddigou mai yr un gwr yw eu hawdwr a cheir ynddyut, iraddau, yr un syniadau ac yn yr un geinau. Ymddengy" mai un Yn Cychicyn ydyw awdwr y tri chyfansoddiad yma. Cyffredinailedanaddfed yw ei ganeuon, ond y mae yn llitnrig i'w ryfeddu. Credwn fod defuydd bardd ond iddo wneyd • chwareu teg ag ef ei hun. Cymerascm y tri chyf- ansoddiad hyu gyda'u gilyud, am y teimlem yn sicr mai yr un yw eu nawdwr, ac am fod yr un gylwadau yn gymiiwysjadol i'r tair can. Un o fy*g y Fysgotwyr.—Geliid meddwl fod yr ymgeisydd hwn yu fwy cynetin a chyfansoddi nag yw y rhai eraill a nodwyd; ond, er nyn, teimlwu fod rhyw anuaturioldeb yn ruedeg trwy ei benill- ion, ac nad yw ei tfigyrau a'i gyuahariaethau yn liapua o gwbl. t>lan J ein.—Mae ef yn llwyddo i roddi dar- luniad lied fyw a cbywir o'r pysgotwr mewn pedwar penili ystwytn a llithrlg. Trueni na Duasai yn gochel dwyn geiriau baesoneg i fewn i'w beniiiion. Nid yw ychwajth yn gwbl rydd ^pddiwitU frrychau gramauegoi, canys nid yw yn IV+IF•- T- ••AIV* *x 9 i b .-ureiiU y g_. » Jonah.—Dylasai efe wybod yn well na liawer am ddirgelion y dyfnder mawr. Yn ddiameu, efe ydyw y cyfansoddwr mwyat coeth a chwaethus yn y gyatadleuaeth hou. Ar yr un pryd, mae rhai cyffyrdluadal1 mwy gogleisiol a darluniadol mewn rai o'r peniliiou eraill, ond, yn anffodus i' w hawdwyr, nid ydynt yn digwydd bod yn ogyhyd eu hesgeiriau, o r decureu i'r diweda. Mae Jonah, yn hyn o beth, yn rhagori. Rhy bnn y gellir cymeradwyo y defnydd a wna 0' gair "ffawd" yn y bedwaredd liueil o'r pedwerydd penili. Mae yn hwyius iddo ef am ei tod yn cyfodli a'r gair cnawd yn niwedd y drydedd linell. Er hyuy, teimlwn ei tod yn lanach, chwaetuusach, a mwy ^forphenol cytanaoddiad na'r eiddo ei gyd- ymgeiawyr. Felly, gwobiwyei Jonah. DAU ENGLYN I'R FAM." Gwnaeth wyth o englynwyr eu hymddangosia.d yn y gystadleuaeth hon, ond daeth tri o'r cytryw i fewn yn rhy ddiwedcar. Deohreuwn ein sylwadau gyda'r diweddariaid hyn felly, er eu bod y rhai uiweddaf oil yn dyfod i law caut y sylic cyntaf. Peth arall fyddai cael y wobr. Jjp loan.—Mae gan yr awdwr hwn Jawer i'w ddysgu cyii y gall yu rhesymoi udisgwyl rhagori fel englynwr. Nis gwyr ef eto beth ydyw antieb- gor cyBghanedd, ond daeth, er hyny, megis ar ddamwaiii, o hyd iddi mewn dwy o'i liuellau—y gyntaf o'r englyn cyntaf, a'r olaf o'i englyn olaf. Murmnr Cj'ch.—Gwyr ef, o'r goreu, beth yw hanfodion engiynion da, a lluniodd, y waith hon, i'r Fam daau englyu digon didramgwydd yr nnig fai cynghaneddoi ynddynt ydyw y rhy debyg yn y ilitiell olaf— A throsfyd athrawes fyw." Molly.—O'r diweddariaid, dyma y goreu. Ceir ganddo ef ddau englyn tra chymtradwy, ac ar- ddangosant ol llaw taerniwr cywrain yn y gy- ngbataedd. O'r pump a ddaethant i law mewn pryd, dechreuwn gydag Andronicin.—Anurddir ei englynion ef gan feiau cynghaneddoi bob yn ail linell; nid ydyw cyrch ei englyn cyntaf yn cael ei ateb yn ddy- ladwy yn ei ail linell, ac mae cynghaneddiad ei linell olaf o'r un englyn yn feius a ditfygiol. Dyry y gwant ar y bedwaredd, yn lie ar y burned, siil ya Hinel] gyntaf ei ail englyn, ac o hyny i'r diwedd, mae yr englyn yn wailus drwyddo. Ei linell oraf ydyw y 3edd o'i ez:glyn oyntaf— A'i gofal dihafal hi," en huff ü'i fam."—Mor bell ag y mae cy- nghaueda yn y cwestiwn, dyma englyu ion lied gywir; ond gallesid, ac, yn Wir, dylesid, cryfhau cynghanedd sain trydedd Ihneil yr englyn cyntaf— il Crynodeb anwyldeb y w Mae yr n yn anwyldtb i'w theimlo ar y glust yn galed, a dylesid rhoddi n o flaen yr odl i'w hateb er mwyn perseinedd. Fel y mae, lied gloff ydyw. Gyda nodi bynyna o wendid, mae gan Un hoff a'i fam engiynion lied sionc. C'yu1 Mehjn Ola."—Heblaw am y gwall o osod y rhagwant ar y chwechfed sill yn lie y bumed, buasai englymon y "Cyw" hwn yn rhai cywir parthed eyrghanedd. 0 ran syniadau pri- odol, nodweddiadol o'r fam, nis gellir eft rhestru nemawr uwch cag eiddo Un hoff o'i fam." Nid ydyw, ych waith, o ran iaith, mor gywir a gldn ag y dymunem ei gael. El linell oraf a mwyar nod- weddiadol o'r testun yw ei linell olaf— "Angel yw mewn ingol awr." Er hyny, dichon y buasai "angyles yn well. "Mab ei Fmn" ac "loan."—Mor bell acr y mae cynghanedd yn y oweftiwn, dyma englyn:on perffai:h-gwbl: ac o rar. teilyngdod lienyddol, nid ydyw y gwabaniaeth rhyngddynt ondychydig. o ran cryfder cyDghaneddol, Mab ei Fam," o ryw ychydig, "ydd ar y blaen, ond o ran pert- rwydd iaith a syniadau, yn nghyd a dyfnder teimlad, y mae loan yn tra rhagori ar Mab ei Fam." Man gwanaf engiynion "Mab ei Fam ydyw esgyll ei englyn cyntaf— Ei byw ddawn i bawb a ddyd Yn bur asbri o'i hysbryd." Rby anmhenodol yw y meddwl sydd ynddynt i osod allan i bwrpas Ltdweddion gwahaniaethol cymeriad y fam. Oni bai am y gwendid hwn, buasem dan orfod- aeth i ranu'r wobr cydrhwng y ddau ymgeisydd teilwng hyn, ond o heiwydd y gweridid crybwyil- edig, a ci ryfdi r cydwastari a llyfn englynion loan," rhaid jt'yw dyfa: nu y wobr iddo ef, sef "loan." P'EN'ILLrOX "Y DIN IRTJAXC." Derbyrdwyi] yr eiddo H^rber." Clast- ftiryll. :1 Carfield," yr y testnn hwn. K/r k-.—ctf-ya<.irm v d i'w <!dyw.;v (1 an. y g;l:i ..0.. Oi yv. yr awdwr yn ieuanc iawn, tueddir ni i'w gymhell i fyned rhagddo. Gwir mai cyfanaoddiad go gyffredin a diaddurn a geir ganddo y tro hwn. Efe yw yr iaelaf o'r tri a wnaethant eu hymddangosiad yn y gystadleuaeth. Ceir ganddo gymhariaethau a ffigyrau dichwaeth, ac odlau twyllodrus, yma ac acw ond tybiwn, er hyny, fod ynddo ryw fath o I nerth a gallu. Ymrodded ei oreu i ddysgyblu a gwrteithio y cyfryw gofyfer a'r eisteddfod nesaf. I Clustfeinydd.—Ma.e gan hwn gyfansoddiad lied I faith—ddeg tudalen. Gellid meddwl ei fod yn ben cyfansoddwr, ac yn dra cbyfarwydd ag ys- grifenu. Ond ceir arwyddion brya gwyllt ar ei bapyr. Feallai fod ei awen yn gweitbio mor gyflym fel mai prin y medrai ei dilyn wrth ya- grifenu. Pe buasai milwyr LIoegr a'i threfedig- aethau mor hocw areu traed agy medr "Clust- feinydd fod gyda'i yegrifbin, prin y credwn y buasai haner dwsin o garcharorion rhyfel yn Pretoria. Olid, i ddyweyd gair am y cyfansoddiad fel cyfanaoddiad. Ymddengys fod gan "Clustfeinydd" ddawn i nyddu faint a fyno o beniiiion, ond mae yn bosibl i ddawn felly, heb iddi gael ei ffrwyno gan farn a chwaeth dda, brofi ei hun yn graig rhwyatr ac yn faen tramgwydd i'r neb a'i meddo. Dylasai "'Ciustfeinydd" feddwl yn galetach uwchben ei de-tun. Teimlir nad oes dim byd gafaelgar, newydd, neu bwrpasol iawn, yn ei gan gymharol faith. Nid yw yn canu fel un wedi cael gweled- igaeth eglur ar ei bwnc. Mae weithiau yn ym- ddangos fel pe buasai mewn nifwl tew. Credwn y medrai ganu yn liawer gwell pe ceisiai. Gwneled hyny y tro nesaf. Garfield. — Dyma gan fwyn, Sivyno], a glan. Mae ynddi rai syniadau tyner a champus. Ym- ddengys fod yr ymgeisydd mewn ton foddhaol a hapus pan gyfansoddodd hi. Mae meddwl yr awdwr i'w weled yn eglur, ac mae ei lawysgrif yn dra destlus. Teimlwn yn llwyr argyhoeddedig mai Gar- field sydd wedi canu oreu i'r Dyn Ieuanc," ac mae yn biesei genym hysbysu ei fod yn wir deilwng o'r wobr gynygiedig. TESTUN Y GADAIR. PRYDDEST P'.VY YW HON A WELIR FEL Y WAVVRr" Daeth pedair o bryddestau i law ar y testun uchod. wedi eu harwyddnodi a'r ffugenwau "Brutui." Glanteifi," "Credadyn," a "'Glan Penal. Brutus.—Egyr ei gan gyda gofyn y cwestiwn caniynol:— Pwy ydyw hon sy'n d'od yn byf o Edom, A'i ilygaid byw yn myn'd fel mellten trwom Methasom weled unrhyw ragoriaethau neill- duol yn y cyfansoddiad bwn, tra i'r gwrthwyneb, y ceir ynddo luaws o wendidau a diffygion. Ceir ynddo lineilau clofiion ac an) stwyth, a lluaws o gymhariaethau dichwaeth, ammhwrpaaol, ac an- farddonoi. Adgotia yr awdwr ni o ful neu faroh ag y mae eisiau ei dori i fewn a'i atai a genfa. l'i i cha.rem ddywedyd nad yw yr awdwr yn meddu ar ryw tath o ailu, ond y mae angen dysgyblu a darostwng y gallu hwnw i gydnabod hawliau a deddfau Lien ac Awen. Eied yn ei flaen eto, ac ymrodded i ymgydnabyddu ag arddull bur a choetliedig, fel y'i ceir yn ngweith- iau yr awduron goreu. Glan Teifi. — Dengys yr awdwr hwn yn bur eglur ei fod wedi trwytho ei feddwl yn dda a'r desgrifiadau Beiblaidd a geir o'r eglwys yn ei hamrywiol agweddau moesol a buddugoliaethus. Mae yn cerdded cauol heol barn a synwyr cyffrediu o r dechreu i'r diwedd, yr hyn nas gellir ei ddyweyd am ei gydymgeisydd Brutus." Os mai cyfansoddwr leuanc'ydyw Glan Teifi," mae genym obaith da o hono. AIne yn berchenog chwaeth a barn, a tiiipyn o Awen hefyd. Feallai mai tipyn yn undonog yw ei bryddest, a'i chym- meryd gyaa'i gilydd. Tybiwn mai mantaia iudo fuaaai amrywio rhyw gymaint ar ei fesur; hwyrach y gailasai hyny effeithio rhyw gymaint ercynyrchu amrywiaetti yn nnon y syniaaaeth. A chymeryd y cyfansoddiad hwn fel y mae, gellir dyweyd am aano nad yw yn un man j n ymgodi i dir uchel ia.wn o ran crebwyll a cfturfelydd, ac nad yw ar y llaw arall yn syrthio yn isel iawn. Eled Glan Teifi yn ei flaen gyda gobaith ac egni, a phwy a wyr na chaiff lawiyf Uawer budd- uddugoliaeth i'w feddiant. Credadyn.—Mae rhyw bethau o gwmpas y bryadest hon yn peru i ni dybied fod yr awdwr yu hen gyfansoddwr, ac y gall ei fod wedi profi ei hun yn Samson ambell gystadleuaeth, ond ofnwn mai Samson wedi cael tori ei wallt ydyw y tro bwn, a'i tod yn ray wan i gario y gadair tuag adref. Gwir y ceir, ymaac acIV, fflachiadau tanbaid o wir farddoniaeth yn ei bryddest, au ol Haw gyf- arwydd ar yr oil o'r cyfausodoiad, ond, yn afi- ffodus, nid llaw gyfarwydd ar ei goreu ydyw: hawdd canfod y gailasai wneuthur lawer yu well. Mae olion brya gwyllt ar yr holl gan, ond y mae yr olion hyn yn oytod yn amiycacu fel y dynesir at y diwedd, a gwelir tod y diwedd yu leinach a gwanach ua'r rhanau eraiil. Teimlir hefyd nad yw ''Credadyn ynfeddyliicr eglur iawn, mewn un rhan o'i bryddest. O'r hyn lieiaf, cidyw felly i'w ddarlieuyad. Nisgwyddom sut y mae iddo ef ei hun. Galiesid dyfynu lluaws o lineilau er profi hyn, pe buasai angen. Nis gwyddom beth a aiiasai Credadyn wneyd pe buasai wedi gwneyd mwy o gyfiawnder pe ef ei hun. Modd bynag, ei anffawd beraonol gf ei hnn ydyw hyn, a rhaid iddo ddcrbyn y can- lynianatl. Glan Penal.Ceir cyfuniad o r nardd, yr ath- ronydd, a'r duwinydd, yn yr awdwr ^ae mwy o awen a ohelfyddyd yn y bryddest hon nag sydd yn un o'r lleiil. Gellir meddwl fod yr awdwr wedi meddwl yn galed a dwys uwchben ei destyu cyn dechreu ysgrifenu arno, Nid odii ar ahlur, heb ofalu beth i'w ddyweyd y aias yn hytrach, cymer ofal i ddyweyd y pethau goreu, a'u dyweyd yn y modd mwyaf swynol a phert. Mae gwythien o naturioldeb syml yu rhedeg trwy yr boil gyfan- aodaiad ac y mae y bryddest, drwyddi draw, yn nodedig o lan arhyddoddiwrth frycnan llenyàdol. Nid ceddym yn blino wrth ei darllen, er i ni fyned drosti amryw droion. Ni pheidiem a dywedyd fod prydaest Glan Penal yn gyfansoddiad mwy awenyddol, tyner, pert, a glan, na'r uu a ddaeth i law gogyfer a'r gystadleuaeth hon. Felly, ein dyledswydd a'n hyfrydwch yw ei dytarnu, nid yn uniff yn oreu, ond hefyd yn deilwng o'r gadair a gynygir fel gwobr, yn Eisteddfod Abercych. J. MYFBNYDD MORGAN. St. Dogmaal's.

LLANSAMLET. RHYDDHAD MAFEKING. Wele'r goelcerth wen yn fflamio, A thafodau tan yn bloeddio, Ar i Brydain ganu heno— Mafeking sydd yn rhydd." I: Gwyr pawb, drwy bedwar ban y byd, mai nos Wener, Mai 18fed, y daeth y newydd am rhyddhad Mafeking. Newydd hir-ddisgwyliedig oedd hwn i bob Prydeiniwr teyrngarol. Os felly i ni sydd yn cael ein gwala a'n gweddill o fara," syddyn caelllonyddwch i fyw mewn dedwyddweh, hieddweh, a llawnder. pa faint mwy i'r trueiniaid oeddent o fewn Mafeking mewn cyfyngderau mawrion-mewn eisiau bara beunyddiol—mewn awn tan-belenau megnyl, yn nghanol lladdedigion, cleifion, clwyfedigion. ac ocheneidiau ugeiniau ar ddarfod am danynt? 0 druenus gyfl wr Pa ryfedd, yn wir, i'r newydd am ryddhad y cyfryw o ganol y mor o alar, ac o'r trueni hwn, beri i Jawenydd y miloedd dori dros ei geulanau y nos Wener hon ? # w Pan ddiagynodd cerdd yr c. hwtera," y clyehau, a'r magnelau, ar ein clustiau ni yn Llansamlet, am haner awr wedi deg y nos Wener bythgof- iadwy hono—wele'r lie yn dan goleu ar unwaith. Neidiai y bobl o'u gwelyau, a ffurfiasant yn orymdeithiau. Gosodasant ganwyllau yn mhob ffenestr a chlywyd y drwm mawr," fel corn y gad, yn galw meibion a merched. gwragedd a phlant, i uno yn y rhengau. Wele fife-band Bircbgrove yn cael adgyfodiad o'i fedd y noson hon. Wele y toich-lights yn cyhwfanu yn yr awelon, dyma'r band yn taroi chwareu Soldiers of the Queen," yn druenus out of hme-ond os dipyn maes o dune, yr oedd tine wladgarol yn mhob nodyn anafus. Aeth i lawr tua chyfeiriad y Smith's Arms, i fyny oddiyno tua Bethel a Trallwn, ac oddiyno eilwaith i Lwynbrwydrau, lie y cyfarfyddasant a band y lie olaf, yn cael ei wneyd i fyny o bob math o offerynau, ac o bob math o ehwaveuwyr, a'i haner yn feiched, teilwng o wragedd Abergwaun gynt yn eu gwladgarwch. 0 yr oedd yno awn—fel swn taranau lawer—ond awn gwladgarwch oedd y cyfan. Gwelais hefyd yn Birchgrove tua chant o blant a merched ieuamo a phobo ganwyll oleuedig ganddynt, yn gorymdeithio yn drefnusacynunoi, ac yn canu yn felus a melodaidd. Trueni na fuaaai yno ychydig o tenors a bass, byddai y cor yn fwy llawn ac ysb"ydol. Ehoddwydy canwyllau yn rhad i'r orymdaith gan Mr. John Gregory a Mrs. Donne, grocers, Birchgrove. Blaenorwyd yr orymdaith ferchedaidd hon gal1 y Mri. E. H. Thomas (y-golfeistr), John Gregory, Daniel Thomas, a Joseph Donne, ao ereill. Dringasant oil i ben Craig-y-Gelli, ac yr oedd edrych o'r pentref islaw ar y canwyllau cyneuedig ar y Graig yn olygfa brydferth—yr oeddynt fel ugein- iau o ser tryloewon. Aeth yr orymdaith oddiyno i lawr tua'r Heol Las. ac ar y Bontnewydd, ger gwesty Mr. Hector Bees, yr oedd c >elcerth gasgenaidd yn fflamio. Ynnea i lawrwed'yn, ger gwe&ty Mr. Bodycombe, yr oedd coe gerth gas- genaidd arall: oddiyno ar ben y Somerset yroedd coelcerth debyg arall. Yn mhob ffenestr yn Bethel a Llwynbrwydrau, Trallwn a Birchijrcve, gwelid goleuni yn pelydru yn hawddgar-wlad- garol. I: I: Pan dorodd gwawr boreu Sadwrn, gwelid p- brycl nos Wener yn oiiddibuco—gwelid v banerau yn ebwifio drwy ffen»-Ftri!r tai—ac ysbryd aral), set' stop ico-rlc, mewn l;a«e-inan. Byudai de^gi ifio yr I ysbryd gwadgan,1 liwn j'n. 'aim yu a goi'tx.od o olod y Cambrian. Ond credaf fod i>yn i yn ddigon i ddangoB teyrngarwch yr hen getyn I plwyf. Gran hyny, terfynaf yn awr gyda rhoddi yr emyn canlynol allan i ganu Hwre i Baden-Powell! Mae Mafeking heddy'n rhydd- Hwre sy'nlIanw'r awel I arwr mawr y dydd Hwre ar fin pob plentyn, Pob dynes, a phob dyn, Cydgana pawb fel 'deryn— The Soldiers of the Queen.' Banerau sydd yn chwifio, Magnelau boerant dan, Coelgerthi sydd yn fflamio Ar fryniau Cymru lan Mae ysbryd brwd teyrngarwch Yn llosgi ar bob min, Wrtb ganu mewn hyfrydwch- The Soldiers of the Qneen." Er grym a bost y Boeriaid, A'u holl gynllwynion du, Hwy droisant oil yn Ilwfriaid 0 flaen ein harwr ni: Hwre i Baden-Powell, Rho'wn eto yn gytun, Rho'wn hefyd hwre uchel I'r Soldiers of the Queen." SHON DAFYDD.

CYMANFA GANU ANNIBYNWYR LLANSAMLET. AT OLYGYDD CONGL GYMREIG "Y CAMBRIAN." SYR,—Yr wyf newydd fod yn darllen Ilith "Shon Dafydd" yn eich rhifyn diweddaf ar y mater uchod. Y mae Shon yn ysgrifenu mewn ysbryd "ffein" iawn, gellid meddwl. Ond a wnewch chwi ganiatau i rui wneyd sylw neu ddau ar ei ysgrif P Gofyna "Shon" yn bruddaidd, Po. raid marw y gymanfa ?" Ynawr, gan fy mod yn argyhoeddedig mai un o dueddau Birchgrove ydyw Shon (deuaf at hyn eto)-a gaf fi ofyn, pwy fydd fwyaf eyfrifol am farw y gymanfa, ai Bethel a'i Saionr Onid "wrth eu llusgo," megis, y mae pobl Birchgrove wedi gwneyd dim erioed gyda'r ymarferiadau, &c., ac ond ychydig er hyny? Y n mhellach, onid Saron oedd y cyntaf i dderbyn gwahoddiad eglwysi Treforis, a hyny heb ymgyrigbori dim a Bethel? Ysgrifena "Shon" yn ysgoafn am "frychau" a "diityar cydweithrediad," &c., ac y byddai yn hal/'dd iawn eu symud. Wei, y mae pethau ydynt wedi bod yn elfenau y darfodedig-aeth-galwer hwy wrth yr enw a fyner-wedi bodoli am flynyddau, ac y maent eto heb eu symud. Y mae Shon," o bosibl, heb dorchi ei lewys at y gwaith Yn nesaf, dywed fod "ilawer i awdurdod yn dyweyd mai gwella bob cynYJ" y mae y gym- anfa. Rllaid i mi gael dyweyd nau ydwyf, mewn un modd yn eiddigeddus o alluoedd beiruiadol yr "awdurJodau" hyn. Ac er i'r llywydd yn nghyfarfod diweddaf y gymanfa eleni ddyweyd "y goreu eto," gwyddai pawb, a wyddent ryw- beth am gerddoriaeth a hanes y gymanfa, ei fod yn dyweyd hyn yn fwy o wres y galon nag o ddyfarniad y pen. Hyd y nod yn y gymmanfa hon gadawyd allan y chant-yr unig chtitt ar y rhaglen, am fod Bircogrove heu ei dysgu, tra yr oedd pobl Bethel weai gwastraffu cryn amser arni. Ai hyn hefyd oedd y rheswm i'r hen don ragorol Pantycelyn gael ei hebgor ? Yn nesaf, galara "shon" yu fawr ein bod wrth fyned i Dreforis yn colli cwrdd y plant. Dyma i mi sydd yn setlo y cwestiwn mai yn Saron y blodeua "Shon." Yn nghymanfa Hydref bydd cwrdd y plant yn Bethel. Y mae plant bach Bethel wedi cerdded tua Birchgrove am flyn- yddau, ond yn ddiau caled yw yr ymadrodd "— rhaid i blant Birchgrove ddyfod i Bethel y tro yma! Un gair eto. Y mae calon farddol Shon yn ein taer annog i gadw at fendigedig fis Mai," a chawn dde-griliad—yebrydoledig, yn ddiau-o "ogoniant" y mis, a'r "adar man yn gan i gyd," &c., &c. Yn awr, lleygwr gwael wyf fi, a dichon nas gallaf amgyffred na rhoddi gwerth ar feddyl- ddryohau barddonol; ond mewn ditrif gadewch i mi ofyn pa gynifer o'r cantorion, neu o'r gwran- dawyr, o ran hyny, a feddylient rywbeth am farddoniaeth y setyllfa pan yr oedd pob un o honynt yn mygu fel tomen gan y gwres yn yr adeilad, yn cael ei fwyhau gan yr angen am oleuo y gas cyn y terfynf Dichon fort "Shon" mewn hwyl farddonol yn nghanol amgylchiadau felly, ond yn ddiau y mae ehediadau uchel o'r fath hyn yn gwbl allan 0 gyrhaedd y cyffredin bob 1 Onid gwell fyddai cynal y cyfarfodydd dyddorol a phoblogaidd hyn ar adeg o'r flwyddyn pan y gallai pawb eu mwynhau, er i'r adeilad fod yn orlawn ? Cyn sychu fy ysgrifell, gadewch i mi gydnabod, gyda'r parodrwydd mwyai, nas gellir llai na chymeradwyo awgrym "Shon," y dytai An- nibynwyr Llansamlet ailu cynal cymanfaganu yn unol ac anrhydeddus. OULt gellir bod yn sicr o byn, cyn cychwyn, y bydd yn rhaid—hawdd neu allhalVdd-symud v brychau a sicrhau mwy o gydweitlirediai a chyfanricydd yn y gwaith cyn byth y gosodir y gymanfa. eto ar sylfaen arosol, ac mewn gobaith I fyv:. Tra yn cydnabod y pethau hyn, rhaid i mi gael dyweyd fy mod yn credu y buasai yn ddoethach o lawer i "Shon Dafydd arfer ei ddylanwad i symbylu "pobl drws nesa' nag iddo ruthro i'r wasg a gwneyd mater lieoi fel hwn yn eiddo i'r cyhoedd.—Yr eiddoch, &c., Mai 22, 1900. SYLWEDYDD, I

EGLWYS GYMREIG. ST. MATTHEW'S, ABERTAWE. Da genym fod yr aclios Cymreig yn y lie uchod mor llwyddianus o dan ofal y Parch. T. L. Richard. Mae ef a'r eglwys ar y telerau goreu a'u gilydd, a'r iaith Gymraeg ya fwy blodeuog nag y bu er's amser hir. Mewn colofn arall ceir adroddiad am gyfarfod te a chyngnerdd gynaliwyd yr wythnos ddi- weddaf, yn nghyd ag enwau nifer o bersouau gymerasant ran yn y gweithrediadau.

GLALS. Cawsom yr hyfrydwch o wrandaw ar y Parch. J. T. Morgan (Thalamus), o Cleveland, Ohio, U.D.A., yn pregethu yn y Glais, dydd Sul di- weddaf. Y mae Mr. Morgan ar ymweliad a gwlad ei enedigaeth, sef (Jymru lan, gwlad y gaa." Y maeyn bregethwrdylanwadolahwylua, ac yn aroitniwr beuigamp, yn enwedig pan yn nglyn a'i ddarlith ar Wrth-Ysbrydiaeth."

FORTH. THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING. On Thursday evening, in last week, a public meeting was held at the Imperial Hotel, Porth, to consider the best way in which to celebrate the relief of Mafeking. A great crowd attended from all the surrounding districts. Mr. W. Evans (Thomas and Evans, grocers, &c.) was elected chairman, Mr. Miles, Wattstown, vice-chairman, Mr. Farr (Thomas and Farr, contractor), secre- tary, and Mr. J. Davies, Imperial Hotel, treasurer, It was decided that the best way to celebrate the event would be a demonstration, and, accordingly, to ask the business men and the public to decorate their places with bunting. It was also agreed that collections should be made for the Baden-Powell fund, and that a telegram should be sent to Baden-Powell on behalf of the inhabitants of Porth and district, congratulating him on the relief and the heroic stand made by him and his small garrison. Friday night, when the news reached Porth, the pit hooters were set blowing and bells rung a large bonfire was lighted on the Porth Square, and another on the colliery tip. Thousands of people left their beds and assembled round the fires, singing patriotic aongs and shouting, beating drums, tin pans, and anything they could lay their hands on. The great crowd kept cheering until 3 o'clock in the morning, when speeches were delivered by Councillor Joseph Brooks and Mr. D. Watts- Morgan, miners' agent, and after singing God Save the Queen," the people went home. Several houses were illuminated throughout the night. The following day, Saturday, the enthusiasm was renewed. All the town was decorated with flags, and guns were fired. A grand demonstra- tion was held at four o'clock. The following was the order of procession :—Police, Cymmer Band, Fire Brigade, Professional and Business Men, Cymmer Colliery Workmen, Town Band, Ynyshir and Wattstown Workmen and General Public, Silver Band, Lewi-, Metthyr, and Hafod Collieries' Workmen and General Public. A sum of X26 was collected en rovte for the sufferers through the siege of Mafeking. This money will be forwarded forthwith. A congratulatory telegram was sent to Baden-Powell, as had been arranged. The whole of the arrangements were carried through without a hitch.

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MAESTEG & DISTRICT, MAESTEG GOSSIP. TBY THE GOSSIPER.J Mafeking relieved Baden-Powell for ever! Although we had been informed on Thursday, from Boer sources, yet the news was hardly credible, and great was the suspense; but wave after wave of patriotic cheering' rending the skies," proclaimed that British iuatinct was fully alive to the tact, that at last Mafeking had been relieved. Our first intimation was at Cymmer, when the School Board meeting was held, and the screech of the whistles signalled the approach of the train on the Swansea Bay Bailway. Your cor- respondent was assailed with numberless ques- tions as to the truth of the report, and could only guess at the import of the telegrams, that it was correct. Such, he said, was true, and would be proved by additional telegrams, but that these could not be verified until confirmatory cables came to hand. Who relieved him, and where's Kitchener? were points of the hour. All around Maesteg seemed to vie with each other when the news arrived at about 9.40, on Friday evening, in celebrating the great event, and even pro-Boerites were seen partaking of moderate requests at a neighbouring saloon. Everybody was elated at Baden-Powell's victory, for it can't be termed anything else, or relief as some call It. Surely, it must have a. great let-off for the feelings when Col. Baaen-Powell and his brother Major Baden-Powell, met in Mafeking It was surprising how so few slipped the "cops" around the country during-the exciting hours it is gentrally admitted ihac not a single case was brougut on before magistrates, stipen- diary, or otherwise during the wiioie festivities. But whatever it was, nothing could have super- seded the rejoicings or the people ot Maesteg. Up in the top end, from the arrival of the news until early dawn, nothing could be heard but the continual roar of cheering throughout the valley, coupled with the din ot cannonading and other rejoicings. But what of this? Of course, Maesteg was not different to other places. Even yet the sound of the incessant roar does not seem to have dimin- ished in our ears, and Baden-Powell and his plucky garrison will leave a name to posterity that will rank brilliant and foremost" mid the ranks of the brave. In such hilarious days, the lads are not very particular whose property they lay hold of in order to carry on the celebrations. Around all parts of Maesteg all kinds of timber, tar, oil and other barrels, crates and ca^es, were "commandeered" to make the "bonfires," and very few people seemed to grunt. But there was one whose loud lamentations seemed to at last arouse the indignation of the people, and the vagaries of the pro-Boerite." He very soon, however, came to tune when the boys threatened him on the fire also. His corpse would have been placed on the funeral pyre. Ac oni bai i Bob i blygu, Yn y tan fe fyudai'n llosgi." Luckily, a fine quantity on Tyarth platform was lelt undisturbed, or else the oily mackerel boxes that bring up the entrance to the station, and threaten destruction to tne dresses of the ladies who unfortunately have to rub against them, were untouched, and hence we do not hear much wailing from the fishmongers of the upper part tor destruction of the trade fixtures. Very few of theae tender-corned people did we find anywhere that evening, every one seemed let loose fur once, and Bedlam was untenanted yet we do not hear of a singly case of a breach of the laws of the land, but there may have been a few of etiquette, which were forgotten and passed by iu the patriotic fervour of the occasion. Talking about the nationality of Baden- Powell, our worthy Cannon of the Bock says he knows him well that B.-P. was a butty of his working in Pwli isa' Nixon," Mountain Ash, and myn uff-n," etc., ete oedd y llanwr trams goreu, a welodd y Caunon' erioed. Yr oedd ynllanw rhwng 20 a 30 trams o bob dydd. Cannon also knows every one of B.-P.'s family connections in Absraman. Sd you see, we have a chance shot, at a relationship, with the "Hereof Mafeking." What will be his title when he receives the thanks of his country in both Houses of Parlia- ment ? Will it be Lord Powell of Aberaman or Lord Powell of Mafeking ? The latter we presume. Our other paragraphs announces the jubilation throughout Maesteg. Meantime, wuilst in the patriotic mood, gloryfying B.-B., we must not torget our duty to the Gossiper'a column, but proceed to business. Many people cannot get over the accidental losing of a contractor's estimate for a. small job recently, and the contractor himself feels rather sore over it, his being the lowest. Mr. John 0. Lewis is a well-known contractor and builder, and does not believe, in future, in bubmittinga tender for any job the Council might advertise ior. There is a vast difference between this and the other contractor, as to whom Illstructions WHe given to the Surveyor not to invite a tender from him. The ways of men are narrow, but the gates of Heaven are wide." Such was the sorg of the siren, as she watched the duel between wretched lovers for her hand. It was thought that the days of old, when knights were bold had pasarfd away, but it appears that their revival is entrusted to the youths of the old parish." The battle was fast and furious, and the "fight for the standard" on the field of Waterloo wasn't in it. Aeth bachan o golier I edrych am Ie, Lie cavs sai gymwynas- A hyny'n udible Ond methodd cael gafael Yn ymyl y drws, A syrthiodd i'r cellar i Fel dyn ar y bv,-s. P.C. Bob Jones, of Llwynypia, is now at this place, and bears the number of the former Police- Sergeant, John Jones, No. 198. He is a renowned footballer, and will be a splendid acquisition to the already ever victorious team of Maesteg. If you want a. real old-fashioned women's quarrel, Caerau is the place. In days gone by it used to be the pump at Dowlaia, but the scene has changed, and the arena is now the public bakehouse :—" Y pob-dy yn parddno pawb." And it was there the women bad a regular quarrel last week; but the "Go-siper" passing by, the storm abated, and there was a calm, as peaceful as the sleep of Pascal when rocked in the cradle of the deep." Here, like everywhere else, the relief of Mafe- king was celebrated, for the folks of Caerau. with all their faults, are as enthusiastic and patriotic as any in the world. The "faggot band" of Spelter paraded the Piccadilly of the town, and created as much racket as possible out of tins, cans, buckets and pans, for the delectation of the inhabitants. One young man, however, would not get out of bed to celebrate, although several young ladies added their voices to the music of the band. So importunate were they that he got so unpatriotic as to throw the contents of the water jug on their heads, to get rid of them and damp their ardour. We came across the following extraordinary letter the other day. It had apparently been sent to an important individual at Caerau, who must have dropped it on the road, for it was there we had it:— May 11, 1900, Caerau. To HONOURED SIR, — We, the inhabitants of Caerau City, have been informed by one of your inner circle that the Caerau Bellevue bids fair to rival the Manchester Bellevue therefore we respectfully beg of you to throw your doora open to the public, as we feel sure it will be a great treat to witness such wonders as a rabbit on crutches—a dog with a monster tail, carried on wheels—pigeons with wooden legs—a hen that has hatched kittens from her eggs, and lays three times per day. Also your beautiful conservatory, with its millions of tropical plants and the moat delicious fruits of India and Ceylon. Also its numerous pens of prolific poultry, rabbits, pigeons and dogs.—We remain, YOUR HUMBLE SERVANTS. Some people have a curious way of offering hospitality, at times of anniversary services to acquaintances from a distance, and this style is said to have emanated not a hundred miles from Taibach, Ddewch chwi ddim gyda fi, 'spo" A certain knight of the beer barrel found him- self in a curious predicament the other night,and experienced the Irishman's division of the house, only not exactly in the way Paddy had it, for in this case it was Biddy who had the best end of the stick, for she reserved to herself the inside and allotted the outside to her lord and master. This is putting him through the mill early in married life, and no mistake. He will now be able, with Pedr Fardd, to siog Cael bod yn foreu dan yr iau, Sydd gan nul gwell na phleser gau." The Gossiper" has changed his place of habi- tation, and will in future be found near the bells of St. Michael's Tower, in the avenue known as St. Michael's Road, and not at Picton-street, as in days gone by. He will be happy to receive all interesting itams and advertisements at his new address, and trusts his old friends will fiud the Gossip as in- teresting from the new address as the old. THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING. CELEBRATIONS. Like all other towns and villages in this great Empire, Maesteg was wild with joy when the news of the relief of Baden-Powell and his plucky garrison became known on Friday evening. It Was telephoned from Cardiff Police Head- quarters, and Inspector Rutter soon made the joyful news known throughout the valley. Improvised bands soon started, th9 fun with tin cans, trays, and every conceivable article with which a noise could be made, and paraded the valley. Hooters and engine whistles shrieked and made the nighf a horror, but for the joy the noise contained. Bonfires were lit in many places at Caerau, Spelter, Nantyffylon, down Commercial-street, Garnlwyd, down to the remotest corners of Garth, and every conceivable article turned to account to keep up the blaze. Tav barrels, empty oil casks at Collieries, ILh- men's mackerel cases, old mattresses, and broken furniture helped to swell the conflagrations. The remonstrances of a noted coster were of no avail against using his crates and cases, and the threat of pitcning him in as well made him for a while bottle up his wrath and depart breathing menaces and imprecations. Bunting decorated every house and street in the valley, from the heights of Caerau down to the docks of Pontrhydycyff. The Nantyffyllem Brass Band, conducted by Mr. W. J. Richards, grocer, paraded up to Caerau, followed by an enormous crowd, who cheered and roared their joy until the echo resounded from the Cregs of Dareen-y-Bannau and Pull yr iwrch. The Volunteer Band also paraded the whole valley, and Friday and Saturday but little work was done at any of the collieries, and the streets were profusely decorated, while from windows of hotels and business hsuses floated enormous Union Jacks. Starting at the Blaencaerau Hotel, Mr. Tom Griffiths, the landlord, had early on Saturday morning swung the "banner to the breeze," and from the Pit Head of the Caerau Pits, floated the Red, White and Blue. Stretching across from the Blaenllynvi Hotel to Mr. W. W. Williams, brake proprietor, was a string of flags, the large centre one having on it the picture of the Hero of Mafeking, as presented by The Cambrian of last week. At the Constitutional Club also, the Union Jack proudly floated from the top of a 50-feet flag pole. The same enthusiasm pervaded the whole town. The Unioti Jack was the favourite, and swung proudly from the Rock and Wyndham Hotels, while illuminations of all descriptions, and enough to baffle description, were the order ¡ of the day. Mr. District Councillor David Davies, of Liverpool House, had the front of his establish- ment covered with Fairy Lamps (night lights) in a variety of colours, of all the hues of the rain- bow, on Friday and Saturday nights. It is impossible to describe it, and to point out the principal places of rejoicings, enough to say that everyone had j" gone off his chump," as it were, and ready to stand on his head, dance a hornpipe, turn drummer-boy, or anything you can think of, to shew his delight at the relief of Mafeking, its hero, its garrison, and its people, and we only give a few instances of the rejoicing as they came before my particular notice in the more immedia te locality it has been my lot to mate my home for over 50 years. DISTRICT FEDERATION OF MINERS. The usual monthly meeting was held at the Plasnewydd Restaurant on Monday last. There was a large number of delegates present from the various lodges of the district, under the presidency of Mr. Bichard J. Sampson. The proceedings lasted the greater part of the day, the morning being devoted principally to financial matters. The contributions to the tunds for the month amounted to £171 2s. 0 £ d., in addition to which £3 IDs. was paid for goods, and JE25 4s, 3d. sent from Coegnaat and Nog Collieries for the Reservists' Families Funds. A long discussion took place as to non-federa- tionists working at the various collieries in the district, and the desirability c.f taking some definite action in regard to them, and it was finally agreed that notices should be delivered at each colliery in the district, to terminate con- tracts in rotation, beginning with Caerau, on the 1st of June, unless, in the meantime, the non- unionists joined the Federation. The question of subscribing to that excellent institution che "Best," at Porthcawl, next claimed attention, and it was ascertained that with one or two exceptions, all the lodges in the district had agreed upon a levy of 6d. per man, and 3d. per boy to the funds. Enginemen, stokers, and artizans, having decided to join the Federation, a discussion took place as to the amount of entrance fee to be charged. Mr. Beynon, the agent, explained that it had been decided to leave the question of entrance fee to each lodge, to charge as they thought fit and proper. Several delegates demurred at this course, as it would possibly lead to a deal of friction and discontent, and it was ultimately decided that all should be charged alike. The sub-contracting question at Coegnant was referred to the Miner's Agent, and the Works Committee. The Agent, in his report, said it was satisfac- tory to state that at the Llynvi Valley Colliery, a new price li-t had been signed, and the en- hanced standard prices obtained, would mean at least 5 per cent advance to the workmen. At the Oakwood Colliery, at Cwmavon, there were six new price lists awaiting approval and signatures, and day-workmen's wages had improved pretty nearly all round the di-trict 20 per cent. A large number of amendments and alterations in the rules of the Federation were under dis- cussion for a considerable time, preparatory to the general conference in June, when they will again be matters for discussion, and final decision. NOTICE OF EEMOVAL.—Our representative has changed his place of abode at 25, Picton- street, and his future address will be at St. Michael's-road. TEA MEETING.—On Wednesday afternoon a monstre tea meeting was held in the Town Hall, in connection with the Maesteg Music Lovers Choral Society. In the evening a grand concert was given by the Music Lovers in Zoar Chapel. WESLEYAN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASS. —A fortnightly meeting was held on Tuesday, when the usual business connected with the class was transacted. The item for the evening was a paper by the Rev. H. Harding, Pastor of Zion English Baptist Chapel. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Harding for his excellent paper. The meeting closed with the singing of the Doxology. SOCIAL TEA.-On Thursday evening a social tea and conference was held at the Church Mission Room. The object was to draw the teachers and elder scholars closer together. After tea the teachers and elder scholars discussed the qneation of improving the Sunday School. Many suggestions were made, and it is to be hoped that the outcome of this gathering will be an improve- ment. Mr. Glover worked up the meeting, while the catering was left in the hands of Mr. Davies, American Supply. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—On Saturday and Monday last, anniversary services were held at Hermon Calvinistic Chapel, Blaenllywro. The Revs. Evan Phillips, of Newcastle Emlyn, and D. M. Jones, Mountain Ash, preached to large and attentive congregations. Collections were made at the close of each service in aid of the funds towards liquidating the indebtedness on the new and spacious edifice, which is an adornment to the place. The singing was, as usual, excellent, under the direction of Mr. Tom Griiffths, A.C. Mr. Tom Walc'in, A.C., was the organist. CAERAU.—It is very gratifying to the public who have speculated in buildings at Caerau, and, indeed, to the whole of the district, to witness the steady increase in the output of the splendid place, belonging to North's Navigation Colliery Co. Prosperity seems to be the order of the day, and many fresh faces are to be met with up there. At one time, like all new places, it was the happy hunting ground of the rough and tumble crowd, who generally gather where any new collieries are being opened, but now better order prevails, and this crowd is disappearing gradually, and a better and respectable class of families are mak- ing Caerau their abiding city, and turning their backaupon "Gwlad y Glorau," as the Bhondda is sometimes called. This valley will shortly be- come a second Rhondda. Further developments are progressing further north, the Company hav- ing sublet the upper seams to Messrs. Robert Gibb and Son. of Port Talbot, and they in their turn have opened a level on the Avon side of Caerau mountains, to work the same coal as was formerly worked by Messrs. North to the Caerau or Llynvi {side. Screens and sidings have been erected at Wern, near Gelly Mill, the coal being brought down by incline and tramroad by Nanty- fedw Farmhouse. This, again, will add to the prosperity of Caerau and the rapidly-increasing village of Cymmer, and should fill up the vacant houses at Mount Pleasant. It is time the authorities woke up to their duties in the matter of roads in that locality. A great eyesore is the road from North-street to the Blaenllynvi Hotel, and the inhabitants grumble loudly at the appar- ent apathy of the District Council, and others, after so many complaints and fair promises of improvement, and they threaten to turn out some of the members whorepresent that ward. They have already taken steps to secure a candidate for the next election who will look after the interests of this part of the ward, and not ignore it, as they maintain is being done at present.

PONTARDULAIS. [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING. The glorious news was recived here at 10 o'clock on Friday evening, and it spread at once like wildfire. All the pent-up enthusiasm of the last few days suddenly burst forth in wild hurrahs and outbursts of joy. Hooters were set going, fog-signals, &c., were fired, and bonfires* blazed everywhere. All work was at once suspended at the various places of labour. Impromptu processions paraded the streets, headed by improvised bands, and rest and repose were out of the question. It was a never-to-be- forgotten sight. Most grave and reverend siguiors" vied with youth and urchin in their demonstrations of the universal joy. Saturday was recognised as a general holiday. On Monday the school-children, numbering close on a 1,000, and marshalled by their teachers, paraded the streets. The leading tradesmen closed their business establishments for the day and many other scenes of daily labour were likewise deserted. There are already four Baden-Powells in the place—all born this week PONTARDULAIS CHAIR EISTEDDFOD. FULL LIST OF AWARDS. This fourth annual event was brought off on Saturday last under the most favourable climatic conditions. The eisteddfod was held, as in former years, at Coedbach, on a field, for the use of which the committee were indebted to Mr. Thomas Rees's generosity. Mr. Thomas Freeman, J.P., of Swansea, was the President this year, and he was early in attendance. In his presi- dential address he briefly referred to the relief of Mafeking, a reference, it is needless to add, which was received by those present with unqualified enthusiasm. The Rev. D. G. Williams, St. Clears, discharged the duties of conductor in a very happy style. The adjudicators were .— Music.—Messrs. David Evans, Mus. Bac., Resolven, and Philip Thomas, Neath. Literature.—Eev. D. GwyIfa Eoberts, Llanelly. Prize bags.—Mrs. Jones, Cardiff House, Pontar- dulais. Knitting.—Mrs. Williams, Llandilo. The accompanists were Miss M. A. Jones, G. & L., Swansea, and Mr. R. L. Davies, A.C., Pontardulais. Much of the continued success of the eisteddfod is attributable to the energy and tact of the secretary, Mr. Ben Matthews, who has worked most indefatigably and succesfully since the inauguration of the event. Mr. Henry Thomas waa the financial secretary, and the duties of treasurer devolved upon Mr. John Griffiths, Bryn. The meetings were well attended, and the surplus will be devoted towards liquidating the existing debt on Siloh Congrega- tional Chapel. We subjoin complete list of awards :— MORNING MEETING. 1.—Piano solo, The Levey," under 15 years, Miss Gladys M. Davies. Llanelly. 2.—Solo for boys, Milwr Bychan," Master G. I. Hill, Graig, Morriston. 3.-Pianoforte solo, "Serenade d'Amour," divided between Gladys M. Davies, Llanelly, and Willie Beynon, Swansea. 4.—Solo for girls, Where is my wandering boy to-night," Gwennie Jones, Pontardulais. 5.—Prize bags. Nine entries. Mrs. Philip J. Phillips, Oakfiuld-street, Pontardulais. 6.—Contralto solo, To be loved byyou," Miss Maggie Jenkins, Swansea. 7.—KNITTING COMPETIONS. AWARDS First Class Divided between the Misses Mary Lewis, Penrheol, and M. Collins, Cwmavon. Second Clasa Mrs. Thomas, Graig, Morris- ton. Third Clasa Miss Mary Bonnell, Pontar- dulais. 8.—Baritone solo, "A Soldier's Life for Me," Mr. Evan P. Richards (" Eryr Dulaia Pontar- dulais. 9.—Becitation (Juniors), Master W. Davies, Blaengarw, and Miss Jones, Swansea. 10.—Soprano solo, "My Dream and I," Miss M. R. Lewis l" Llinos Arlwyd"), Waunarlwydd. 11.—Duet, "To Arms," Messrs. W. T. Rees and E. P. Richard, Pontardulais. AFTERNOON MEETING. On the motion of the President, seconded by the Rev. E. Powell, a vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Mr. Henry Thomas, Aberdare House, who had been appointed conductor for the day. The competitions were then proceeded with. Open pianoforte solo, Serenade," Gwilym Harry. Llangennech. Recitation, Dynchweliad y Badd," divided between Messrs. Daniel John Matthews, Pontar- dulais, and John Jones, Llanelly. Tenor solo, "Sweetest and Dearest," W. H. Protheroe, Llanelly. Prydde-t, Ni ddysgant ryfel mwyach." Seventeen bards competed, and the composition signed Acen Lon" was adjudged the best. The winner transpired to be the Rev. H. T. Jacob, Congregational Minister, Peniel, near Carmar- then. The rev. gentlemen was then chaired in the orthodox manner, "Gwylfa conducting the ceremony, assisted by" GwiIi." "Myfyrfab," and others. Miss S. G. Davies, Trecastle, sang the chairing song. Drum and Fife Band, Maritana." Bryn- amman, was the only band entered, and they were adjudged worthy of the prize. In the second choral competition there was a spirited competition, chief honours being ultimately captured by the Ammanford Choir (Mr. T. J. Rees, conductor). CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION. Two choirs only appeared, viz., Brynamman (conductor, Mr. E. Eva.m) and Pontardulais (conductor, Mr. J. Watkin Jones, A.T.S.C.) The adjudicators awarded the prize to the Bryn- amman Choir. Open solo (Novice), "My heart is as the silent lute," Mr. William Williams, Pontar- dulais. CRICKET.—For report of cricket nutch see Athletic Column. PREACHING SERVICES.—Special services were held at Tabernacle Baptist Chapel on Sunday and Monday. The officiating ministers were the Bevs. J. K. Evans, Llwynhendy, and — Watkins, Kilgerran. DEMISE.—It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. Win, Williams, Bryn. which took place at his residence on Tuesday night. The deceased gentlemen had for years been tinhonae superintendent at Teilo Works, and was highly esteemed localiy. For some considerable time past he had been in failing health, but he bore his Bufferings throughout with Chriatian fortitude and endurance. He leaves a widow and three ehildren. The funeral, which will be of a private character, will take place on Saturday.

SPRING AILMENTS. At this season of the year, there are what are known as Spring Ailments/' such as Eczema, Skin Affections, Blood Disorders, Pimples, Blotches etc., etc. These ailments, which are so annoying and unpleasant, and, indeed, in some cases, dangerous to the humau system, can be speedily relieved by a course of Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, the vegetable tonic. This preparation contains the active principle of the finest Blood Tonics and Purifiers, such as Sana- parilla,, Burdock;, Dandelion, Lavender, Saffron, Gentain, and Quinine. The first three of these plants are noted as Blood Purifiers. GwilJm Evans' Quinine Bitters is admitted to be among the best purifiers of the blood which have yet been discovered, and though several vegetable preparations are offered to the public as Elon;l Purifiers, none can compare with Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters in their efficacy to attain the desired result. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters is sold in bottles 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d, each. Avoid imitations.

What is the colour of a field when covered I with enow?—White? No, invisible green.

TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION. HOWELL'S GLAMORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL, LLANDAFF. An EXAMINATION will be held on the 4th day of JULY, at 12 o'clock, at HOWELL'S GLAMORGAN SCHOOL,"for the admission of THREE GIRLS as lloweli's Scholars, who will be entitled to free board, lodging and washing, with tuition, for the term of one year, renewable from year to year to five, or in exceptional cases six years. The Governors have discretionary power to make a grant for clothing in addition. Candidates must be resident in the ad- ministrative County of Glamorgan, or in the Counties of Brecknock, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Pembroke, and Radnor, or the County Borough of Swansea, and must not be under 11 or over 14 years of age. The Scholarship will be awarded to the Candidate who passes the best examination, subject to the condition that the Governors will not award the Scholarship to any Girl who is not from her pecuniary circumstances in need of it. The railway fares of qualified candidates will be paid, but no railway fare will be paid for more children from any one school than there are vacancies. Further particulars may be obtained from the Clerk. All applications must be sent to the Clerk before the 27th day of June next. By order of the Governors. 0. E. "WALDEON, Clerk. 17, Church-street, Cardiff.

WHERE TO GO NEXT SUNDAY? Oystermouth Jfansh Church-Holy Communion, 8.30 Matins, it a.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6.30 p.m. Newton—Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Evensong, 6.30 p.m. B.ac.pm-floly Communion, 11 a.m.; Evensong, 6.30. p.m. 0 Cockett Cliureh—R-JY. D. Roderick, 11 and 6.30; School, 2.30. Pentrechwyth Mission Chiirch-Service and Sermon at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.: School, 2 p.m. St. Luke's Church, Cwmbwrla — Holy Communion (Choral), and Hermon, 11 a.m.; Kvciisong and Sermon, 6 p.m.; Preacher, Rev. J. Alban Davies. tichool, 2.3J p.m. ROMAN CATHOLIC St. David's, Swansea-Masses, 8, 9.30, 11; Rosary and Benediction, 6.30 Father Gwydir, 9."0 and 6.20 Father Hurley, 11 a.m. St. Joseph's, Swansea—First Mass, 8.30 Second Mass, 9.4D; Mass and sermon, by Rev. Father Fiztgerald, li School and Benadiction. 3.00; Evening Service and Sermon, 6.30, Kev. Father O'Hare. BAPTISTS: Carmarthen-road-Rev. Isaac Lloyd, 11 and 6.30. Gorse-lamj, & bwan80a—Student from Cardiff College, Mount Pleasant, Swaiirea-liev. W. Thomas, Gorse Lane Chapel, 11 and 6.3). St. Swansea—Rev. J. W. Causton, at 11 and 6.30. Mount, Calvary, Dauygraig-Rev. W. Harold Davies, 11 and 6.30. York-place—Rev — Jones, Treorchy, 11 and 6.30. Memorial Chapel, Swansea—Kev. Dr. J. W. Williams 11 and 6.30. CONGREGATIONAL: Carmarthen-road, Swausea-Rev. J. Phillips, 11 and 6.30; School, 2.30. Pentrechwyth—Sermon, 10.30 and 6 School, 2.30. Fabian's Ifay, St. Thomas—Rev. J. Matthews, 11, and 6.30 School, 2.30. Castle-soreet, Swansea—Rev. T. Sinclair Evans, 11 and 6.30. St. Paul's, St. Heler.'s-road-Mr. Merrick, Jstudent of Brecon Col.ege, 11 and 6.30; ttchool, 2*45. Walter-road, Swansea—Rev. Evan Jenkins, 11 and 6.3 0. Countess ot Huntingdon, St. Helen's-road—Rev. T fleuerie Allen, li and 8.30. Bible Christian. Oxford-street-Rev. W. A. Kelly at 11 a.m. .!tev.v. Woolcock, at 6.3J p.m. CHRISXADELPHIAN Belle Vue-street, Swansea-Reading Scripture, 11 tcho jl, a.io Gospel of the Kingdom, 6,30. METHODISTS Alexandra-road, Swansea-Rev. J. M. Saunders, M.A. 11 t.ud 6.3u. Argyle, St. Helen's-road-Rev' R. t* T. Williams 11, and 6.30. Bethel, Mauselton-Rev. J. L. Jones, 11 and 6. Rhyddiogs, Swansea—Rev. JMathew Thomas, Gilead, Pembroke, 11 and 6.0U; School. 2 45. Terrace Road, Swansea—Rev. J. Phillips, 11 and 6.30. Purt lennaut-rood Hall-Forward Movement; Rev. W Meredith, 11 and 6.30; School, 2.30. Primitive Methodist, Pell-street-Service, 11 and 6.30 PRESBYTERIAN: St. Andrew's, St. Helen's-road.—Rev. D. Connor, 11 and 6.30. UNITARIAN: High-street, Swansea.—Rev. W. Tudor Jones, ll-Bub- ject: "The authority on which conduct rests"; and 6.3'J—Subjjct: "The story of a man who came from he t." WESLEYANS: Brunswick Chapel, St. Helens-road — Rev. T. F. Kawlings, 11; Kev. W. H. Chamings, 6.0O. Wesley Chapel, CoIlege-street-Rev. VV. H. Chamings. 11; hov. T. F. Rawlings, 6.30. Mumbles—Mr. Bufton, 11; I.D.R., 630. Sketty—-unday School Auniversary-Preacher: Rev. M. Talbat, 11 and 6.30.

MAESTEG. CHURCH; St. Cynfelyn's, Caerau—Holy Communion, 9; Rev. L. James, iVl.A., Curate, li and 6. Daily at 8.30 and 7. St. Peter's—Rev. 6. Griffiths, Curate, 11 and 6. St. Michael's—Rev.), u. bill, At.A., Cnrate, H and 6. tit. David's (Welsh;—xvev. X. Williams Jones, Curate, 11 and 6. Garth-Rev. E. Davies, B.A., Curate, 11 and 6. ROMAN CATHOLIC: Rev. Father Tunnary, Mass, 9 and 11 Vespers and !ermoD,6.àv. BAPTISIS; Noddfa Caerau-Rev. T. M. Reed, 10.30 and 6. Caersalem—Ke7. VV. Morgan, 10 30 and 6. Hope—Rev. T. Roberts, 10.J and 6. Salem-Rev. D. C. Howells, iu.3u and 6. .Bethel—Services. 11 and 6. Zion—Rev. H. Harding, 11 and 6. i'abernac)e—lr. W. J. Rees (Hangyfelach). 10.30 and 6. lletbania-Rev. lorwerth Jones, IIl.ilO and 6. Calfaria, Garth—Rev. Robert Allen, 10.30 and 6. CONGREGATIONAL Seion, Caeran-Rev. J. Moriis, 10.30 and 6. DyNryn—Mr. Dan Evans, student, Memorial College, Brecon, 10.3 and 6. Siloh—Rev. T. Bi>n Thomas, 10.30 and 6. saroti-iter. E. E. James, 10.30 and 6. Zoar—Rev. d. Williams, 10.30 aud 6. Carmel—Rev. W. B wen, 10.30 and 6. English-Rev. J. G. Williams, 11 and 6. Etienezer, Garth-kev. R. Walters, 10.30 and 6. Noddfa, Garth-Rev. D. Morris, 10.,jlJ and 6. CALVINISTIC METHODIST: Hermou-Rev. J. Adams (Ystradgynlais), 10.30 and 6. l'abor—t<ev. W, H. Thomas, pastor, lLUO and 6. Libanus, Garth—Rev, Thoixias, 10,30 and 6. Trinity Church. Nautyffyliuii- Rav. W. T. Griffiths, 11 and 6. Vestri y MethodistiaiJ, Cymmer.-Parch. H. W. Thomas i,Garth). WESLEYAN: Mr. Scott, Tynewydd, 11 and 6. COMING EVENTS. Whit-Sunday and Monday, June 3rd and 4th, Jubilee and Anniversary at .Hetbania. freachers Dr. A. J. Parry, Rhyl; Revs. K Edmumls, Bethesda, Swansea; ana T. Davies, Aloriah, Ventre.

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SALES BY AUCTION. TJ. Messrs. JAMES & JAMES. Household Furniture and Effects, at Swansea May 29 v u u ARTH^R S. T. LUCAS. ifreehold and Leasehold Properties, at Swansea .June 6 Mr. A. B. DAVIES. Leasehold Cottages, &c., at Foreatfach. June 2 T Messrs. STEPHENSON & ALEXANDER. Leasehold Property, at Swansea June 12 LOCAL FIXTURES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS. Excursions per local Railways. 0 FRIDAY, May 25. Sweet Lavender' at the Grand Theatre, and to* morrow evening. morrow evening. « tu t MONDAY, May 28. 1 he Lady of Ostend" at the Grind Theatre and during the week. TUESDAY, May 29. S?rv^Ce^iln co,nne°tion with Countess H"U* •NT THURSDAY, May 31 Neath and District Horse Show and Parade, at the Corporation Field, Neath. TWl, .f w i. May 30 to June 4. Bath and West "nd Southern Coantiea Society's Show at Bath. q- <■ cPii- » TUESDAY, June 12. Sl^"™ Annual General Meeting of ths « s° £

LOCAL NEWS. SWANSEA. tv.tLOC^L, WEDDING.—On Tuesday mornra°- at' Mynyddbach Chapel, the marriage took place of Mr. Joseph Edwards Plasmarl (membe? of the Swansea Board ot Guardians), and Mi°a L Roberts, youngest daughter of Mr.Rhya Roberts' stationer, Morriston. The Rer. R O v Plasmarl, and the Registrar Mr *W AW. 13. Bracell acted aa best^an' After the ceremony the happy COIIDIA L!FW Torquay, where the' FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. EDWARD M. ROE. -The funeral of the late Mr. Edward M Roe took place on Thursday afternoon in Lit wSk the interment taking place in the family grave, Sivate Th!Stal° Ce^tery. It was strictly Mr P TV J, m,0Tner3 *;ere Mr- R- D. Roe (son), Mr. C. Desmond (son-m-law), Mr. Arthur Des- mond (grandson), Mr. Samuel Howell, aud Mr. J. Rees. The funeral service was conducted by the. Rev. James Owen, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel. Mr. Roe, some years ago was » prominent tailor anli draper in College-street, and afterwards in Goat-street. Previous to his coming to Swansea he was in business for some years in- Wit bourne, Dorsetshire. The funeral arrange- ments were carried out by Mr. D. C. Jones, Castle-square. FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE SOUTH DOCK.-A. Swfnserate9 20°onTred^at the SoUth Dock* man n^e?J^Ses mcks'of ull&le\ W°rk* employe of Messrs. L. P.' ^otfSd" Co^raT-- X«Z\ZS!ged °Q the, n6W entrance works! when he fell from some piling into the water, and was d,ownsd. Two fellow-workmen tried to rescue him, but in vain. Serg-eant Couch, of the "ft f,nd a borough policeman were recnvPrPd 1 -7 t:le poor {ellow was recovered 111 five minutes, and taken to the mortuary The deceased, who was unmarried- K M JearsTof a°e- Aa inquest—the first held by Mr. Viner Leeder since his apuointment as Borough Coroner, by the way-took place on Wednesday, wht-n a verdict of "Accidental death was returned. THE BATH AND WEST AND SOUTHEBK? COUNTIES SOCIETY.—The annual exhiK^; ICVS1 IS* the tactThat"the SomeSrt'cou'Sy*AgrS' success of the Bath and West Society's me?t gatherino-8 afff °nalJinterest to the g' addltion to 1,729 entries theie are 266 competitors in the butter' making, shoeing, and milking classes The Workzng Dairy is a large and most complete 1} fitted up structure. There will be dailr andlhe mn^t the making of clotted cream ml; most recent improvements in butter- tors andanfthP°We^ ^ncl hand creain separa- sive exhibition of implements, machinerv th0.COT°8 5,76.6ft: run Of sheddfng, St tiKraStT W"r>" ™ xai Witn oil and water-colour paintings rontri- all parts ?f°tfipT!QaI/ncI a?'ateur a'rtists in mif- fi. of the kingdom. In order to pro- mote the gale of meritorious works, an Art Union will be held. There will be a great show of art-manufactures, horticulture, shoeing, shearing and milking, and the fine bands of the Coldstream Guards and of the th/ivf-^116 Art!llery wiU Perform during the exhibition, and on the Friday the two gramU of ^ay a sPe«ally-arranged £ £ ness ho^es.^alrs^8 tandems'^md°^iiigfes h' £ ,30> and will close at 6 p.m. on Whit-Monday, June 4, and as exhibits will Per,mitted to leave tlieir places until after this hour, the exhibition will maintain its attractiveness up to the closing time. Ihe railway companies will issue cheap day tickets and run special and excursion trains' from all parts during the week, and there is every reason to anticipate that. with the necessary addition of fine weather, the mag- nitude and interesting character of the ex- hibition coupled with the attractiveness of Bath itself, will result in a very larfm gathering of pleasure seekers generally an! agriculturists m particular. WHEATLEY'S HOP BITTERS HAS ECLIPSED ALL OTHER NON-INTOXI- CATING BEVERAGES. Write for of nearest B.)ttling Agent to Wheatley and Bates (Ltd.), Napier Street, Sheffield.

WHITSUNTIDE, 1900. Ladies should know where to buv MILLINERY Afco Whitsuntide is approaching. RHYS J^T, ST tak,es lead for style at a SMALL ."e lead m Fashions also Largest Variety m all classes of Drapery and Fancy *0. X Pay you to give a personal visit? at 8l, OXFO-RD-STEEBT, and 21, FABIAN-STREET.

DAVIES AND BARREE, STOCK AND SHARE BROKERS, 56, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA Telegrams, "Discretion" Telephone No. 113. BUTERS.—100 Ben Evans Ord.; Weaver's Ord, and Prefs.; £200 Swansea United Brewery JE400 Swansea Harbour Stock Deb.; 2) Port Talbot Railway Ord — quote lowest; 30 Wassau (Gold Coast), at 41s. SELLERS,-15 Rbonddll Ord.. at 31; 25 do. Prefs at «ii»1LlDSoleS,Pi'fs,-iat,9f:„8) Treaegar Iron and Coal A Shares, at 6 1-16; 100 Ben Evanii Pref*. at 22s 9d' 1500 do. Deb., at 107 £ 1 AU'

PWY SY'N PREGETHU Y SUL NESAF? ANNIBYNWYR: Cadle—Parch. John Davies, 10.30 a 6 Ysgol, 2.30. Cwmbwrla Parch. D. Jones, 10.30 a C Ysgol, 2.30. Ebenezer, Abertawe—Parch. W. James, 11 a 6.30 Ysgol, 2.30. Heurietta-st., Abertawe-Parch. W. Gibbon, 11 a 6.30. Bilob, GlanUwr—Parch, It. Thomas, 10.30 a 6; Ysgol, 2.30. Siloain, Pentre-farch. Penar Griffiths, 10.30 a 6; Ysgol, 2. Zoar, Abertawe—Parch. 10.30 a 6; Ys^ol, 2,1)0. BEDYDDWYR: Adulam, Bonymaen-Parch. J. D. Harris, 10 a 6; Ysgol, 2. Bethesda. Abertawe—Parch. E. Edmunds, gweinidog, 11 a 6.30. BrvnhvfryU—Pa:ch. D. B. Richards, 10.30 a 6; ysgol, 2.30. Capel (j-omer-Parch. J. Gomer Lewis, D.D., 11 a 6 Ysgol, 2 80. T.ibanus, Cwmbwrla—Parch. — Hughes, Gweinidog, lO.'iO, a 6; Ysgol, 2, Philadelphia, Hafot-eareii. W. James, 10.30 a 6.30; YsgoI, 2.30. METHODISTIAID CALFINAIDD Babell, Cwmbwrla-Pareh. John Richards, gweinidog, 10 a 6; Ysgol, 2, Bethel, Minselton—Parch. J. L. Jones, Manseiton, 11 a6; Ysgol, 2.30. Bethlehem, Pentrechwi th—10 .30 a 6; Ysgol, 2 30. Capel y Cwm, Llansamlet-Pareb. Richard liowells, 10 a 6 Ysgol, 2.30. Crug-glas, Abertawe — Pa ch. Lewis Richards, Gowerton, 10.30 a 6; ïsgol, 2.15. Trinity, Abertawe-Parch. W. E. Prydderch, gweinidog, 10,30 a 6; Ysgol, 2.30. Tabor, Maesyb ir, Llansamlet—10.30 a 6 Ysgol, 2. Tabernacl. G'aadwr—10.30 a 6; Ysgol, 2. Gorphwysfa, Sciwen —Parch. Wm. John, Bridgend, In a 6 Ysgol, -2. Bethlehem Green. CafitellTi qdd- Parch. W. J. Williams, Hirwaun, 10.30 a 6; Ysgol, 2.

BIRTHS MARRIAGES AND DEATHS BIRTHS. EMLYN.-On the 17th May, at 95, Cadogao Gardens, London, Viscountess Emlyn, of a son. JAMES.-On the 13th May, at Backwell, near Bristol, the wife of Harold V. James, of a son. MARRIAGES. EDWARDs-RoBERTs.-On the 22nd May, at Mynyddbach Chapel, by the Rev. R. O. Hughesr Sam, son of Mr. Joseph Edwards, Plasmarl, tcr Lizzie, youngest danghter of Mr. Rhys Roberts, Stationer, Morriston. MiTTHEWs—GREGORY.—On the 21st May afc St. John's, Hafod. W. J. Matthews, Hafod' to" Agnes, daughter of the late Thomas Gregory, Landore. DEATHS. LINDLEY. -011 the 22nd inst., at 74, SbooterW Hill-road, Blackheath, William Lindley, Mew", Inst. C.E., F.G.S., in his 92nd year. HOLE.—On the 22nd inst., Mr. H. A. Hole, manager, Swansea Old Brewery, Singletom-strostf- Swansea, aged 40 years. LEWIS.—On May 19th, at Woodford Villas, Morriston, Hannah, wife of William Lewis. DAVIES.—On the 17th, at Rhondda-street, Mount Pleasant, Albert Edward, the dearly be- loued son of Charles Edward and Elizabeth Davies, of bronchical pneumonia; aged 1 months. ACKLAND.— On the 22nd inst.. Thos. Aokland* of 172, St. Helen's-avenue aged 91 years. .77 Printed and Published by MORGAN TAMPLIN, "The Cambrian" Newspaper Company Limited, the office !fo. 58, :cd-stref t, Swansea, in tb*- County ot Glamorgan.—FRIDAY, May 2ith, 19ù().-