The Cambrian

^he Cambnan. FRIDAY, JANUARY t, 1#01. THE NEW CBNTURY. How shall we part with the bygone year ? Could we cypress or wreathe with bay ? He will not heed what you do or say, He is deaf to-morrow as yesterday. I We have entered upon a new year and a new Century. Remarkable changes and improvements have been effected during the past huiidred years, and none of us know what the future has in store for us. Politi- cally, socially, commercially, everything will have altered greatly within the next century; but those who come after us will like to learn what was our attitude, what were our viewf and aspirations when we came to the threshold of this new epoch, and it is there- fore with a feeling that we are speaking to three generations ahead that we raise our voices to welcome the twentieth century. The rate of progress has been so amazingly accelerated in the last hundred years that earlier centuries seem hardly to have moved at all. The spirit of change, of course, was there, working slowly and surely; but the modern eye, in looking back, is struck rather by the sameness and fixity of the ideas and principles which controlled life in bygone dayj than by the changes which were wrought. We can, indeed, throw toge- ther the nine centuries of the Byzantine Empire, and the generalisations we may draw from any one of them stand more or less good for each and all. So, too, with the centuries which make up what we vaguely describe as the Middle Ages. But as we ap- proach nearer to our own period we find the duration of each individual era and epoch rapidly diminishing, until, when the Nine- teenth Century is reached, it is almost im- possible for the mind to conceive it in its entirety. The latter half has been so prolific in change, has witnessed such wondrous re- volutions and such marvellous discoveries, that it seems sundered by a mighty gap even from the early Victorian days. It is strange, to think that while two thousand years scarcely left any impress of change upon the civilisation of ancient Egypt, ours has be- come so transformed in a mere single century that the nimblest minds of a hundred years ago would find themselves in a new world, totally novel to tbem, if they could revisit their old haunts for a single day, Little wonder, therefore, if the imaginations of men are torched go they say good-bye to the L, NinetfigMkk Century. Whatever way be accomplished ill the ages to fiome, ftelipsitig r the progress which the last three genera- tions of men have made, posterity will at least never be able to speak at it with dis- paragement. It;hts witnessed the blgiftning of a new order of things in politics, science, and thought, a new grouping of the nation, the rise of gigantic empires, the full develop, ment of the potentialities of steam, the birth of electricity, and the first bold definite chal- lenge of the West since the days of Alexander to superimpose its civilisation upon the East. That Great Britain has profited tnoat from the Nineteenth Century is patent to all the world. The problem before bar in the coming century is to hold and develop her splendid heritage. Our old century has served us well. It has given us some of the greatest men Eng- land has ever rocked on her bosom it has given our greatest Sovereign it has yielded to us I some of the greatest scientific treasures the world has ever known, and some can cry Vale I with sincere regret. But as we ring out the old and ring in the new, we must stand with I Hope on one side and Faith on the other. The twentieth century is with us, and we must place our fullest trust that with its dawn we Ring out old shapes and foul disease, r, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold, Ring out the thousand years of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace.

NOTES & NOTIONS. At the Gospel Hall, Orchard-street, on Christmas Eve, the annual distribution of beef took place. This is the olst occasion on which Councillor and Mrs. H. A. Chapman have given to hundreds of poor families, who would otherwise have had no Christmas din- ner, a substantial piece of beef. As was done last year, a piece of beef was also given, to every Reservist's wife, or mother, who needed it the cases having been investigated by Miss Webber. The beef (nearly 600 lbs) was cut in pieces according to the size of the families, and laid cut on long tables, which were decorated with evergreens. The Rev O. T. Snelling and Chapman gave short adrresscs. Amongst those present were Mrs. Snelling, the Misses Chapman, Miss Wil- liams, Mrs. Parry Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Michael, the Misses Michael, etc., etc. Sir George and Lady Newnes left London on Monday for the Continent, where they will probably stay until the meeting of Par- liament. e e e Captain O. H. S. Williams, Pembroke Yeo- manry, is, says tho "London Gazette/'granted the honorary rank of major, dated the 2nd instant. Second-lieutenant F. P. J. Charles, 2nd V.B. tho Welsh Regiment, is promoted to lieutenant, dated the 2nd instant. • e • Our readers will be pleased to learn that one of "The Cambrian's most esteemed and valued contributors, Mrs. Ylosabelle Joseph, is recovering from the serious illness which has kept her to her room for the past few weeks. The Oystermouth Glee Society will give its third grand concert in the Victoria. Hall, Mumbles to-morrow (Saturday) evening. A splendid programme has been arranged. The artistes will include Miss Nellie D. Evans, Miss Gcorgiana. Long, Messrs. Dd. Matthews, T. M. Turner, E. L. Pope (Swan- sea), and H. M. Hedley (Mumbles). • • e Sir John Williams, Baa-t., M.D., will pre- side over the Carmarthen dinner to be held on the 17th instant at the Hotel Cecil, Lon- don, and Lord Justdco Vaughan Williams has promised to attend. • e • Mr. G. F. Exton has been appointed si-cth form tutor at Llandovery College, to succeed the Reverend T. Nicklin, who has accepted asimilar post at Rossall School. Mr. Exton was educated at Oundle School. In 1894 he was elected to the senior classical scholarship at Jesus College, Cam- bridge, and in 1896 he became Bell University scholar. Mr. Exton was placed in the 1st class (division ii) in the classical tripos (1893), and in the 1st class (Part II.) in Greek and Roman history and law (1899). He also car- ried off many collega prizes. • e e The Twentieth Century enters upon that stage which is all tho world, and in its train floats the Spirit of Fun, cheerful and confi- dent, blowing its own silver trumpet for the usual reason—proclaiming its mission of mirth and merriment, calling all and sun- dry to rally to tho standard of the Cap and Bells." This is an extract from the prolo- gue to tho current issue of "Fun." "Fun has changed hands, and in future will be pub- lished by George Newnes, Ltd. Wo believe the paper will flourish under tho new regime. New features havo been introduced, new life infused—in fact Fun has been wonder- fully improved. "The First Smile of the Century" is a fine cartoon by F. C. G., who, we presume, will be chief contributor to Fun." Punch had better take care. Fun is only ono penny. The old folks' dinner and entertainment at Mumblea on New Year's Day was a thorough success. Mr. S. G. Grimehaw's happy and practical idea wag most effectively carried out, with the result that a highly pletsuroable time was spent by a goodly number of people. Aid. J. Aoron Thomas, M.P., who presided ut tho entertainment, In the course of a brief spfcGfch, said thore was no greater pleasure in life than In tanking oneself useful, and in trying to make others happy. Tho member for Gower uttered a truism which we fear is too much ignored and negloetej, Perpet- ual eelf-3ceking, and coddling, and avoid- ance of all avoidable pains and duties ought w make us discontented, and they do. Part of Mirtime and atrongth wo have need to de.votètó'laoours where the pay comes not in cash, nof in ordinary pleasures or advan- tages, but in satisfactions which are spirit- ual and bonefit our souls. We all know that theoretically, but in practice are apt to over- look it. There was a President of the United States whd onoo gave out that he had made a new consecration of himself to public du- ties. He was an honest and an honoured man, but not especially holy, and the op- position papers derided' hia consecration a good deal. But no doubt he had, on a some- what larger scale, the seu&e? feeling that some people Lave when they weigh their past efforts and review their progress, and, dis- paraging a little their daily course, sigh and long to lead better lives. We don't know that there is any better way for us to mark the now yoar-a new year unique in that it mA.rks a new ce:r;ury—than by taking out knew consecrations for our own use. Our new year consecrations should include the determination to be as good-humoured as possible about everything, to accept cheer- fully and kindly c ur share of the world's labours, to practise the charity that endur- cth all things, and also that that thinketh no avoidable evil. Mr. Aeron Thomas, M.P., told his Mumbles audience that there was no greater pleasure than in being useful, and in trying to make others happy. It may with equal truth be said that to be comfortable io not the infallible way to be happy, unless the comfort is that comprehensive sort which includes a mind that is tranquil because it i.< doing its best, and a soul that is at peace because it is a foundation of good-will. Dr. Evans, M.D., is about to leav? Mum- bles for Edinburgh. A3 assistant to the late Dr. Bevan he won the confidence and respect of a large number of people of all sections, and his departure is viewed with general re- gret. Genial, thoughtful and large-hearted, Dr. Evans is a man of considerable ability, and his many friends at Mumbles predict for him a very successful career in the world cf melicille and surgery. General Colville, who is the object of so much interest just now, has had many re- markable experiences, voluntary and invol- untary, and one of them is probably unique. It is one of the voluntary ones—a honeymoon in mid-air The balloon almost came to grief, but happily the bride and bridegroom ai rived safely on terra firma. in the middle of a ploughed field. At another time, Sir Henry, who has always been fond of balloon- ing, nearly dragged an old lady out of her donkey cart as he was ascending. When thi general is not fighting, or ballooning, or ex- ploring, or gardening, he is writing books. He is responsible for a volume with the odd title A Ride in Petticoats and Slippers," which appeared more than twenty years ago, when he was quite a younger man. The War Office liked Sir Henry so well once, both as an author and a soldier, that they engaged him to write the official history of the Sou- dan Campaign. General Colville knows Mor- II occo well he once travelled through thp country in disguise. 0 0 0 On Saturday, at St. Andrew's Church, Car- diff. Miss Gertrude Drinkwater, the well- knew Welsh vocalist, who visited Swansea recently, and only daughter of Mr. F. W. Drinkwater, Keppoch-street, Cardiff, was married to Captain R. M. Hill (Antrim Artillery), of Tareen, Belfast. The Rev. Dr. Nicholson, vicar of St. Andrew's, officiated. The happy pair subsequently left for the Continent. Mrs. Hill, who was the recipient of many beautiful presents, will continue her public career as a singer, and will fulfil her next engagement at Lancaster on January 30. < w < Savings banks are commercial barometers. They indicate very faithfully the fluctuations of trade. And perhaps there are few towns in the United Kingdom where banks are more directly affected by trade than at Swan- sea. Our purely local savings banks are dis- appearing. The exigences of business—in the financial as well as the commercial world- influence the absorption of the smaller by the larger concerns. The Glamorganshire Bank was one of the strongest local bahks in the country. A few years ago it became absorbe-l in the grett Capital and Counties Bnnk. The fjnalgamation not only bene- fitted the local sha,re,holde,n, but tbo general public, for it stands to reason that an in- titution like the Capital and Counties 's bound to be more serviceable to a town than a purly local bank. But while amalgamation and absorption seem to be the order of the day, the Swansea Savings Bank continues to stand alone. It ia admirably managed, and amcngst tho trustees may be mentioned Sir John Llewelyn, Mr. Wm. Williams (Maeisy- gwernen), Mr. W. J. Rees and Mr. R. D. Burnie. The annual meeting was held on Friday last. when the worthy baronet of Penllergaer, in the course of a very instruc- tive speech, shewed that the Bank is in a sound position, and entitle t to the confi- dence of all who desire a safe investment. In Mr. Morris, the Savings Bank has a man- ager of much ability and tact. I w Dr. Rawlings has declared Quo Vadis to be a travesty, and that religion on the frtage is impossible. Quo Vadis is adap- ted from Henryk Sionkiewicz's famou", novel of the same name, by Wilson Barrett. It it; being played to I-arge houses every evening at the Grand Theatre, Swansea. Without fol- lowing up Dr. Rawlings' statement that re- ligion on the stage is impossible, we agree that Quo Vadis is a travesty. It is being remarkably well received in Swansea.For that fine mounting, picturesque cffects,strong act- ing and the final scene are mainly responsible The pieco avowedly aims at making an appeal to tho religious feelinga of the public. As in The Sign of the Cross," the struggle be- tween Roman paganitm and Christianity forms the pivot upon which the story, such as it is, revolves. That the subject is one un- fcuitcd for stage treatment, we are not dis- posed to afisert. But if it is to be handled at the theatre, let it be done in a fitting and becoming manner.To introduce into a conven- tional and eominpn-place melo-drama words, phrases and names that,hf v4ttii# rjf their sacred nature, command the rcVGl^ti^e df ail thinking men, is to commit an unpardon- able offence. It i6 as if a schoolboy, without any knowledge of art,and having no executive eki]], were to offer as a daub illustrative of the last supreme seenet on Mount Calvary. The plot elf Quo Vadis offers no greater novelty than the conversion from paganism of a passionate and licentious Tribune, Marcus Vinicius, by means of his suddenly awakened love for Lygia, a. Christian maiden. Nerry and the Empreaa Puppoea play their accustomed parts in the elaboration of the tale, which is compact with scenes of frank brutality, un- doubtad magnificence, and unabashed volup- tuousness. Nero himself, ai depicted by the adapter, might well have strayed out of A'Beckott's Comic History of Rome." a Que) V ndis" is admirably etaged at the Grand Theatre but admirable acting and fine senic effects fail to hide the irritating weakness and tawdry eeatimentality of the piece itself. a W 0 have known hitherto but a vague end inaccurate story of the conflict on Spion Kop," writes Mr. L. Oppenheim, in the course of an intensely interesting and stirring ar- ticle in the January "Nineteenth Century and After," for such is the title of the mag- azine so ably conducted by Mr. James Knowles. Many heroic deeds were performpd by our soldiers and officers on Spion Kop- deeds which make the blood quicken in our veins, and bring the flush of pride to our cheeks. Major Rose, of the Lancaster Regi- ment, had been left in the doctor's hands in camp. He was suffering acutoly from dysen- try and unable to walk when the column marched up the hill on the night of the 23rd January. Rumours of the desperate conflict in which his regiment was involved must have reached the hospital tent in which the sick man lay, for at three o'clock that after- noon the orderly reported that his bed was empty. How his gallant spirit drove his weak body up the long climb, across the lead- swept plateau, and into the firing-line no man knows, for none saw him but at dusk his body was found on the crest where his company had struggled through the day. The intolerable strain of the Boer shell fire and rifle fire had told on the stoutest. Amongst tho prisoners taken by the Boers was an officer. At Pretoria his fellow- captives went to meet him, anxious to hear the news. One asked How's my brother ?" His answer was Dead.' Another asyed < How's my brother ?' His answer was < Deal, dead everybody's dead the British army is all dead.' And for a month no other an- swer to every question put to him could an averagely sane and healthy and strong and brave young English officer give all who spoke to him. Such had been the strain of the 24th January." » "A soldier near to Col. Thorneycroft drew his attention to some movement some fifty yards away The soldier said 'By God, they're surrendering anI this what was happening :-About forty men of mixed regiments were standing up in the entrenchments with their empty arms raised while coming up the slop3 towards them were three Boers. Other Boers were following these behind. The three in front turned and beckoned to their comrades to come up, and all were waving small pocket handkerchiefs. Tho leader of the Boers was only about thirty yards away from Colonel Thorneycroft. < This is how de Kock-for that was the Boer's name—described the story to a British dfficer in the Biggarsberg laager in April < WQ had got up and we should have had the whole hill,' he said the English were about to surrender, and we were all coming up, when a great big, red- faced soldier ran out of the entrench on our right and re r earned out, < I'm the Command- ant here take your men back to h—11, sir there's no surrender here and then there was ten minutes' melee.' Profiting by the shattered morale of a body of men who had lost their officers, the Boors were hoping to start a discussion, and gain time for more and more men to creep up into the dead ground behind them." • • • Dr. Willie Davies, the intrepid son of Dr. and Mrs. Ebenezer Davies, Swansea, has found it necessary to again return home from South Africa. It was his intention to take the field again, but was too ill. Ho 's accom- panied home this time by Mrs. Davies, but the children remain at the Cape in the care of their nurse. Dr. Willie Davies rendered invaluable services all through the Natal campaign, and during the march to the relief of Mafeking. His many friends in England and South Africa hope for a speedy recovery to his former health. w Mrs. Albert Barker, the famous reciter and bird songstress, will give a recital in the Albert Minor Hall, on Tuesday evening, January 29th. A fine programme will be gone through. It will include selections from Longfellow, Browning, Russell Lowell, Bert Harte, Tonnyscn, etc. An intellectual treat may confidently be looked forward to. Tickets may be obtained of Mr. A. Way, Wind-street. Mrs. Barker's visit to Swansea will bo under the auspices of the Y.M.C.A. < < < Thus the Swansea Parish Messenger" -We hope, very shortly, to be able to an- nounce the good news that our troubles con- cerning an Institute are at an end. For three months past our work has been hin- dered beyond measure for vont of a suitable place. But now we believe the silver lining of the black cloud that overshadowed us has appeared. We sometimes hear the question, Why do you neel an Institute F' The sailor needs it. First as a home, where ne may meet friends, write hi3 letters, and en- joy some innocent amusement. He needs it as a harbour of refuge from the known and unforseen dangers and temptations that a- bound. He needs it as a place of rest and ahelter. He needs it that he may obtain the help and advice bodily, mentally and spirit- ually that may save him from hun-an ship- wreck. And by the generous help of the good people of Swansea we trust such in Insti- tute will soon be provided." 0 0 0 According to ancient custom, th? annual offering of gold, frankincense, and myrrh will bo made on behalf of her Majesty at the twelve o'clock service in the Chapel Royal, St. James's Palace, on Sunday next, being the Festival of Epiphany. 0 0 0 The will of the late Dr. Iron Bevan, the Mumbles, ha$been proved at jE:4,609 14s. 9«1 l • I » » Wie Queen has been graciously pleased to accept a copy of Mr. Alfred C. Jonas's btö- fchure "Archbishop Whitgift's Hospital" (Crcydon). • • • irfr; <iohn Dillon, governor of h?r Majesty's Prison at Carnarvon, has been promoted to the gov^fjidl'ship of the Swansea Prison, and will relinqjirififll hia present post in the course of a month 6t ao< Mr. Dillon at Carnarvon has proved hiffeelf a most competent and well-liked officiaÚ He lent his support to every kind of chAnfaoie movement* Last Saturday the visiting justices entered in the minute-book an exprtle4on of high apprecia- tion of his efficient eei^ioes. Mr. Sihaile governor of the Swansea. (^>ol, has be 2^ pro- moted to another place. ,.ti" When the house-to-house collecti'jn^scheme in aid of the Swansea. Hospital was sug- gested by Mr. Richard Martin in the yetir of his mayoralty, there were many who" pro- fessed little faith in it. The scheme has, however, succeeded beyond even tho1 most sanguine expectations of its originator. After all expenses had been paid-including the salaries of six collectors—the Hospital bene- fits yearly to the extent of about £400, a fact which must be very gratifying to all friends of Swansea's chief charitable institution.

NEW YEAR'S DAY AT MUMBLES. OLD FOLES' DINNER AND ENTERTAIN- MENT. New Year's Day-the first day of the New Century—was happily and practically com- ilemorated at Mumbles. It will be looked back upon with pleasant and kindly feel- ings by many people, and particularly by the fifty-odd deserving old folk who were entertained. The idea of giving the old folk a typical English Christmas dinner was conceived by Mr. S. G. Grimshaw. He set to work with characteristic promptitude and energy, and soon found willing helpers. A committee, composed of Messrs. Grimshaw, H. Morton Hediey, George Smith, W. Weaver W. Williams (treasurer), and Gus. Nettell (secretary), was formed. Collecting books were issued to Mr. Grimshaw, Miss Ngerup, and Mr. Gus. Nettell, and in the course of a week a eubstantial sum of money was sub- scribed. The dinner and entertainment took place at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tues- day afternoon and evening. The hall was profusely and prettily decorated by jfiss Grimshaw, Miss Lily Nserup, Miss Leaver, Miss Cicely Morgan,Miss Adeline Smith,Miss M. Morris, the Misses Bulpin, the Misses Samuel Taylor, the Misses Mason, Mr. Hen- son, and Capt. Allen. The old folk, as they entered tho hall, gazed upon the scene in wonder and delight. About fifty sat down to a dinner of beef, vegetables, plum pud- ing, mince pies, etc., and nearly twenty din- ners were sent out to old people who were known to be ill. The Rev. O. T. Phillips rendered much-needed aid in distributing the tickets to deserving folk, with whom he is always in association. Mrs. Ley- shon, Dunn's Cafe, was the caterer, and she gave every satisfaction. The old folk were waited upon by a number of ladies, who did much to enhance the success and pleasure of the proceedings. Mrs. J. Aeron Thomas, always ready to assist in good works, whose record as Mayoress of Swansea stands unsurpassed, and of which any lady might well be proud, was early in attendance. Mrs. Aeron Thomas, Mrs. C. Morris, Mrs. J. Morgan, Mrs. Henson, Miss J. Pearce, and Miss Francis presided at the tables, and the following ladies kindly waited on the old folk —Miss Grimshaw, the Misses Trotter, the Misses Godfrey Taylor,Mr. Eynon Nasrup, Miss Lily Neerup, Miss Stella. Williams, the Misses Eiyner, the Misses Nettell (Pendeen College), Miss Adeline Smith, the Misses- Morgan, Mr. Henson, Miss Hilda Henson, Rev. T. O. Phillips (curate), Miss Nancy Bevan, Mies Samuel Taylor, Miss Francis, the Misses Bulpin, Miss Morris, Mdlle Bar- row, Dr. Evans, etc. "Full justice was done to the many good things provided," and for dessert the old folk were served with oranges and apples. An entertainment subsequently took place. Aid. J. Aeron Thomas, M.P.-who assisted at the dinner—presided, and was supported en the platform by Mr. Grimshaw, Mr. H. Morton Hedley, Mr. Wm. Williams, Mr. W. Weaver, Mr. Geo. Smith, and Rev. Harold Williams. Mr. Aeron Thomas was heartily applauded on rising to speak. He said he was highly pleased to be present. The dinner to old folk was a novelty to Mumbles, and it deserved to succeed. He hoped and believed it would become an annual event. Mr. Grim- shaw, Mr. Hedley, and other kind friends deserved every praise for their efforts to make the season to' the old folk one of good cheer and good-will. Mr. Hedley took a keen in- terest in the social life of Mumbles. He often contributed to their conviviality and happiness. Now, there was no greater pleasuro in life than in trying to make others t appy. He considered it a duty to be useful, and a duty to do the best for those around us. That duty was not performed by every one, but its performance always gave pleasure. He was glad the old folk of Mum- bles had been thought of, and again expressed the hope that the movement so happily con- ceived and so admirably carried out would become an annual event. (Applause.) Mr. H. Morton Hedley moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Grimshaw, the Committee, the ladies, and all who had holpod.Mr. Grimshaw's heart he said, was as largo as his body,and they had only to look at him to see how large that was. (Laughter.) He had done splendid work, for which he deserved their heartiest thanks. Mr. G. Smith seconded in a brief and appro- priate speech, and tho resolution was carriad with acclamation. Mr. Grimahaw was loud- ly applauded on rising to return thanks. This he did in characteristic torms. He was very glad the project had teen so well sup- ported, and still more glad that it had given pleasure to the old folk of Mumble-t. Mr. Isaac Glaebrook headed tha list of subscrip- tions with three guineas, and other friend3 had been very kind. Messrs. Worthingtcn kindly gave a cask of beer Ben Evans and Co., and Jose Ford and Co. lent the decora- tions plants and flowers had been supplied by Mr. J. Harris, Blackpill and Mr. J. Aeron Thomas, M.P. evergreens by Sir John Jones Jenkins, Mr. Morton Hedley, Mr. Weaver and Mr. J. R. Leaver. In addition to the dinner -which he believed had been thoroughly enjoyed—each old folk would be presented with a little cash, the women with quarter pounds of tea and the men with quarter pounds of tobacco. A small balance was left in hand, and the Committee had decided to carry it forward to next year. The programme was then proceeded with. It opened with a quartette (strings and piano) by Miss Stella Williams, the Misses Nettell. Miss Mason, Miss Rayner, and Mr. T. W. Ritson. It was well executed and met with well-merited applause. Mr. Max Logan sang in good style Stephen Adams' popular They all love Jack." Mrs. Fisher's rendi- tton of Slaughter's snlendid Shadows on thg Wall" was elective khfl iirJtsHc: frig glfce On tho Baiik& Aliatt Water," by Messrs. Ritson, H. Morris, tfeCtt* Smith and • ^«tt«ll was excellently rendet6d, Per- haps the prettiest song of the evening was given by Miss Eley. Miss Eley has a sweet, lie voice, which she has well under controL It was heard to distinct advantage in "The Insti Piper." The audience demanded an encore, but the chairman announced that the length of tho programme prohibited the granting of encores. Mr. Gasr Nettell has a fine bass voice, and his rendering of John Peel" escaped an encore c.nly because of the chairmu:o.' 3. ruling. Miss Adeline M. Smith rang "Amongst the RoBes" in good style. Mr. H. Y. Hedley caused roars of latighter by his effeotive singing of Three nice fills." Mr. S. Grimshaw has many talents, but fWr of us thought him to be a vocalist with a ricfi* voice and good taste. But such is the case. and the fact was pleasantly demonstrated on Tuesday, when he sang "The Villt,re. Blacksmith" and "Old Simon the Cellarc Other items were gone through. A farce Chizzling," was oxoellently interpreted by the Pendeen Dramatic Society. Tho charac- ters were sustained by Miss Lily Nserup, Miss Cicely Morgan, Mr. Gus. Nottellr and' Mr. Cokely Nettell. The full humour of piece was brought out, and roars of laughter were caused.. Miss Cicely Morgaa as "Mrs Piper"cvidoncod no mean histrionic abilities* The proceedings closed with "God gave the Queen."