The Cambrian

NOTES ROUND THE STALLS. Lady Windsor, who opened the bazaar on Tuesday, was. a charming and generous pa- tron at all the stalls. She wore a blue-grey gown, trimmed at the neck with cream lace. Her large black hat was trimmed with chiffon and blue flowers. Mr. Wilson Barrett, accompanied by his leading lady. Miss Lillah McCarthy, was amongst the visitors to the bazaar on Tues- day. Busy sellers and raffiers thronged round him, and not a. single request did the dis- tinguished actor refuse save one—he had no desire for a .pair of kittens as "travelling companions." Through "Hong Kong" China sent some very dainty, representatives to the bazaar. Mr. Frank Morgan, whose wife presided over the stall, sent direct from the Celestial land a number of wooden models of Chinese in- dustries. These were very cleverly made. In England they are considered valuable. Other novelties at the "Hong Kong" stall were photographs taken direct on silk. This is art photography of a high order, and the Japanese claim to be the only "photographers on silk." There were all sorts of china at the bazaar —except Swansea. Dutch and Derby and Devonshire china was a feature in the Cape Colony stall; and Ireland's peculiarly charm- ing Belleek china was very soon purchased at "Ireland." There were some remarkably fine paintings on sale at several of the stalls, notably at that presided over by Mrs. W. A. Ford and Mrs. Edgar Pritchard. One of these, "The Rapids," a forceful and vivid little scene, was by the celebrated Hoffner. Two paint- ings of Coxnish scenes were .by Mr. Fletcher Watson, a distinguished Australian artist. Mr. Watson, who married a cousin of the late Mr. C. L. Bath, was the first president of the New South Wales Academy. He now resides in England. Mr. Thirkell Pearce, of Swansea: Mr. Jas. Kerr. of Neath; Drummond. and Miss Ethel Mitchell, all had paintings at the same stall; and Mrs. Vye-Parminter gave a pretty seaside study to the "Wales" stall. The "England" stall was in itself an elo- quent appeal to support the Cambrian Insti- tution. Here were exhibited for sale flannel, artistic needle-work, embroidery, poker work, rugs, mats. boots, etc., made by the pupils in the institution. Their education is car- ried a long way beyond the three R's, and they leave the institution ready to follow a good trade. Most of the stalls deserved their names by their specialities; but it was natural that some of the Colonies should sell what right- fully belonged to India, and that India should retaliate. "Canada" showed a singular Oriental table centre. The decoration, bright and varied in its colour, was of Indian beetled wings. "India" was rich in delicate silks and emubroideries as well as in the daintiest products- of sister Colonies and de- pendencies. An article which attracted great attention and a ready buyer—at th? Ceylcn stall was a cushion in the shape of a cabbage. It came from Cannes. Sir Lewis Morris, the author- of "Epic of Haùes: was a visitor to the bazaar on Tues- day. Sir Lewis takes a friendly interest in the institution, and he allowed his beautiful lines, "Silvern Speech," from the "Songs of Britain," to be inserted in the bazaar guide book. The lines are eloquent in their appeal for those to whom— "Life's loud processions seem A noiseless and unmeaning dream." Close by the door one was tempted to buy some very attractive walking-sticks. In- vestigation, however, showed that they were "sticks" of bread. They suggested bound- lees possibilities for picnic parties. The idea was Mr. Hughes's (Sketty Isha). Lieut. Bransby Williams, who has just re- turned from South Africa with the Welsh Volunteer Company, was a prominent helper at the bazaar. The age is very military. At the shooting salcon on Tuesday, air guns were used. The iadies were quite annoyed at having to fire with toy weapons, and insisted on using the Martini carbines when they arrived. Sergt. Bird and Corporal W. Morgan, who took charge of the shooting range, are two Volun- teers recently returned from the front. For the first time in Swansea, electric light was laid on for bazaar purposes. Mr. John S. Brown connected the hall with the Cor- poration mains, and in the glare of admirably disposed lamps the scene in the hall of an eveiii: g was very brilliant. I Mr. Joseph Hall. hon. secretary of the Royal Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, is nothing if not thorough and zeal- ous. For months past he has worked 'hard let make the bazaar a great success, and he was fortunate in securing the services of the Hon. Odo Vivian and Mr. liltid Thomas, as joint secretaries, and a splendid" band of workers. Mr. Hall fills a large place in the commercial, social, and philanthropic life of Swansea. The town owes much to him. We are sure.' that Mr. Hall looks for no greater reward than that his efforts on behalf of deserving poor should receive generous sup- port from the public, without which the lot of many afflicted people would be unbearable. At the conclusion of each opening ceremony, Mr. Siedle took a. photograph of the ladies iind gentlemen on tli2, platform ard the chil- dren of the in-titution. Photography was well to the front at the bazaar. The studio was presided over by Miss Thomas, a clever photographer. The artistic scenery which -urrounded the hall, and gave at each stall a characteristic glimpse of the colony it represented, was painted by Messrs. Wilkins, Bros.. of Vaux- hal1, Liverpool. The general scene in the Albert Halls on all three dys had all the brilliance of a car- nival. 1 pstairs, in the Cafe Chantant. the sparkling melodies of Sullivan and Caryll and Sydney Jones mingling with the high ?eriousness of Flotow and Waldtenfel; charmnig ladies, prettily gowned; happy diners, infinitely satisfied. Downstairs, in the bazaar, the bustle of eager sellers who would not be denied, the plea-autiies of pur- cha-ers who were bound to be convinced upon the utility of every article offer-d to them; here, too, Mr. Hulley's orehectTa with all the best music, and Mr. Radcliffe, Mr. Ar- thur Hey. and Mr. J. F. Flicker's splendid crgan recitals. Through all the wealth of colour and music swept a radiant happiness, contagious even to the man who was pleas- antly. not to say industriously, relieved of his wealth, and burdened with household decorations of all descriptions, cr else with the- papers' of Dame Chance, and their some- times embarrassing proceeds. In Wednesday's shooting competitions the first prize in the gentlemen's was won by Mr. W. H. P. Morgan (Hafod), who was a corpora! in the Welsh Volunteer Service Company. The ladies' first prize was won by Miss Katie Jabez Thomas. Mr. Morgan made the highest possible (30). and Miss Thomas put on 28. Amongst the prettiest items at Thurs- day's concert in the Cafe Chantant werr the pianola solos bv Mr. Wm. Walters. J.P. ITf played Herold's "Zampn" and Suhloff's "Carnival of Venice." Thursday's shooting competitions resulted as follows: Ladies. Mrs. Horatio Watkins and Miss Katie Jabez Thomas (divided). Gentlemen's, Mr. Horatio Watkins.

TAKINGS AT THE BAZAAR. A SPLENDID TOTAL. I At the conclusion of the bazaar last night Mr. Joseph Hall announced the takings in round figures as follows: Tuesday £ 509 j Wednesday 433 j Thursday 476 Total £ 1.418 The announcement was received with cheers, and those present sang "For he's a, jolly good fellow." Mr. Hall briefly thanked the stall-holders for their work and splendid results. It is interesting to note that the sum required to liquidate the debt on the new Victoria Wing was £ 1,250.

THE WEEK IN SWANSEA. THE LABOURERS' DISPUTE. Up to the present, the dispute between the masters and the labourers in the lonal Vuiild- ing trade has not been settled. Indeed, there is every indication that the strike will spread unless some concessions are MILD"- In the meantime the action of the Swansea. Guardians has caused come amonnt of (,.riti(-i-m respecting a tende" at an increase of vd- an hour in the wages of i be men. The master" re- s- nt the interference, and the matter oame before the Building Committee of the Guardians ou Monday. The contractor, Mr. J. Jones. f-aM he could not undertake to av the wasre required, but he guaranteed to do the work in eight months. rhe tender was accepted on the condition named by Mr. J. Jones. I DEATH OF AN OLD SCHOOL MISTRESS. At the time of our going to press last WA-k the death took place of Mrs. Phanuel Davies, the oil Sketty National Sohool Mistress. Tbe deceased, who was 67 years of age. had bpen for some time past a great sufferer, and her illness had recently reached so acute a stape that it was de-mei advi-able that she should undergo an operation. She was accordingly c >n- veyed to the Swansea Hospital, at which Institution she succumhed on Thursday m-irning in last week. Her remains were interred, on Monday morning, in the family grave at 51. Paul's Church, at which the Vicar $and chair- man of the School Committ'-e) ofiv'iatMl, the funeral being, at the deceased's special request, a strictly p ivatf one, the arrangements there- for being carried out by Mr. Joseph Gwyn. ACTION FY A \TTLE TRADER. At the Swansea County Court yesterdya (Thursday) before his Honour Julge Gwilym Williams, Mark Scanes, cattlo delaer, of St. Helen's-avenue, Swansea, sought to recover from the defendant, William Williams, far- mer, of Go're-fawr, Dunvant, £ 32 CtF. in re- spect of two co"'ts so d to defen lent in Xcvem- ber last by a third party named Thomas Jones who had been in plaintiff's employ. Thf ca-e ad been rer« I'ted from the Jligh Court and the question his Honour had to •'tcide was whether lpr. dant was ju«ti'><! in paying Jones after notice not to do so. Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas appeaerd for the plaintiff and Mr. R. T. Leyson defended.- His Honour, after a lengthy hearing, in which it was stated that Jones ihmself had originally bought one of the cows in ques- tion, gave judgment for defendant, holding that plaintiff had failed to establish his ownership to the cows. DEATH OF MR. H. GREEN. At the early a?e of 49 years, and after a brief but painful illness, the death took plxce nn Mon- day la-t at his residence, 30. Wern 'Pit road. Landore, of Mr. Henrv Grpen, who for a period of twelvp years filled the posi'ion of sf«tinn master at Landore under thp G W.R. C mp"ny Some two yenrs ago Mr (jreen underwent medical treatment for an internal complaint, and ns a result felt const. aineri to resign his nositinn at Landore. subsequently retiri g on a pension. So"n nfter h's heal'h "howe 1 some siirns of improve- ment an < it wa" h. ped that this would l e" me permanent. Th'ee week ago, how»vpr, he had a relapse, from "hiih he never rallied. Dc ceased w s for tbirtv- hree years in the BPr vi..p of the G W.R Company at Swansea, and Lanlore, where his cenial nntur" earned bin much respect not o' )y from th- -taff bnt from the tramline public- De -ea«e-t leaves a "Viõ w (-econd wif..) a d several eh-ldren to mour-, their great Hweavemen*. 'rl.p funeral tonfcolac vester i«y (Thursdav) a, the Danveraie Come- ery, and was attended by the local officials d the Company. MORRISTON SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMON- bTRATION. A century ago a poet wrote "Coming events cast their shadows before This is especially true of a coming event, at Morriston, for t.ho' place is all agog just. now concerning the monster demonstration of Sunday Schools, to be hpld on Whit-Monday. N-1 less than 16 schools of our populous suburb will take parr in the procession, and more than two thousand scholars are to join in the proc-odings. Th" IncHI ministers arp invited to head the pro- cession. which, in the ahsence of In^pecNir Nicholas, who has lecently bc^n promoted to Swansea, will have hi« successor as chi-f marshal. All the W.-lsb Schools are to join f, r a united meeting in the spnc'ous Taber- nacle in the mornicg the English ..chool? I holding their eomhin. d meeting at Lib mils-. At both places papers will b- reid hy able speakers on the wnrk ..f the Sunday Rcho.,1. In th afternoon, by th" kind permission of Mr. C <vagej all thec'iildren will be a'lowerl, after t a, to pl-iy to their h -art-' content on the L< Fi-Mc. There, .|«n a most ^ffiei >rit bind i^ ex;>< cted t.o enliven *h hours tor bo'h youngsters and adul's

ACCIDENTS IN SWANSEA. Miss Lily Draper, of Roath, Cardiff, was riding a bicycle from the Mumbles on Satur- day evening, and when passing the Hospital- square she collided with a tram-car. The young lady fell violently and was dragged some distance by the car, though she happily es- caped with nothing worse than some severe bruises. The bicycle wa., considerably dam- aged. On Monday afternoon, while Thos. Edwards, in the employ of Messrs. Ind. Coope and Co., was driving a dray along the Mum- bles-road. he had a very narrow escape from being killed. The hor-e took fright at a parsing Mumbles train, and backed on to the line. The buffers of the engine caught the dray, and upset it, Edwards being thrown to the ground. When picked up, it was found that he had sustained an injury to the back, but it is not thought to be of a very serious character. The horse escaped un- hurt, and the dray was only slightly dam- aged. THE RETURN OF THE SWANSEA VOLUNTERS. Private Willie Gomn, of the 1st Volunteer Service Company, and son of Mr. Gorvin, of the Borough Accountant's office. wa- on Fri- day evening entertained at a "social" given by his Mount Pleasant friends at the St. Jude's Schoolroom by way of celebrating his recent return from the war. The company numbered about 80 friends of both exes. Mr. R. Huleatt filled the chair and extended a fitting welcome to the gue-.t of the evening. He then presented Private Gorvin with a handsome gold-mounted walking stick, sub- scribed for by a number of friends in token of the esteem, regard and affection in which he is held by them. Quarter-Master-Sergt. George Gorvin (father of Private Gorvin), the Rev. W. T. Watson. Mr. S. E. Thomp- son. and others, spoke during the evening, after which Private Gorvin returned thanks. Those who assisted in the musical programme were: Messrs. Fred Wheatley, David Jen- kins, Paul Cocks, and W. Summers. Mr. Leonard Brown, Mr. E. Elias. and Miss G^dvs Brown acted as accompanists. Mr. Arthur Roderick and Mr. E. J. Joslyn were the hon. secretaries, and carried out all the arrangements in a very efficient manner. SWANSEA AND DTSTKICT TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. A general meeting of the mIjovp association was held in the Centra) Higher Grade Board Schools, Swansea, on Saturday. Mav 18th. the President (Mr. T. H. Morgan. Kilvey) in the chair. After discussing routine busi- ness the President moved, and Mr. Cad- w^lladr (National Higher Grade) moonded, "That this association plaoes on record its appreciation of the valuable services ren- dered in the past bv Mr. W. C. JenHM ae a member of the N.U.T. Executive." Keen regret was expressed at the temporary ab- sence of Mr. Jenkins from the Executive, and glowing testimonials to his sterling worth and untiring energv were borne bv the tRRchers present. A motion by Mr. W. B. Davies. Gendroc. "That this association se- cedes from the South Wales District Cnion," initiated a warm discussion. Spirited at- tftcks were rnnde upon the alleged cliouism of the S.W n.r bv Messrs. Davies( Melin. crvthan), C»dws*l]r>dr, and the mover of the resolution. whitp Messrs. W. C. Jenkins and Jno. J. Channell stood nn bravely in fav- our of thp' statu r/un. The matter was ulti- mately ad»ourned to a further meeting « ^2-estion being also made that a WestWalgg District LniOll would be the mo-t feasible way of adjusting differences which now ex- ist. DEATH OF AN OLD SWANSEA TRADESMAN. On Monday morning larft, there passed away at the ripe ago of 72 years an old Swansea. tradesman in the person of Mr. Joseph Her- bert. who lived in retirement at No. 101. WaJ.t.er-road. Deceased had been confined to his room for about a fortnight suffering from an ulcerated stomach. Dr. Hum- phreys was in attendance, but hemorrhage supervened and caused death. The late Mr. Herbert was a familiar figure in Swansea. He was formerly a draper carrying on busi- ness in High-street and for nearly half a cen- tury was associated with the town as a large property owner, and was at one time a member of the Board of Guardians. He was a brother-in-law to Mr. J. Davies, chemist, High-street, and was twice married. He leaves a widow and daughter to mourn his deeply lamented death. Tn" rt1r1pyoq,J took nlac "tthe Rw«n"ea Cpm^tory vec-^errlnv (T^nmdfcv.) Tho" wall Ii la.rp-e atte^d- "nc" of re'ativffs an-l fri,d s-moneppt tbiso nrfa"Dt hein? Mrs. J -Ronh H«""b°,-t Mr Mrs. T R"berl. Mr a-ti Mm D Herbert^ Mi-s Lena Dsvos. Mr. BAnj. (Llondilo), Mr..Tarawa He,-b-,t. Mrs B Herbert Mr Dtviee (Hiph-'treet) Tho TTnm^br"v-. Mr. G. Phillips <" >rmarthon) Mr. JoHt, Down (Newt»«>Rtle-Emlyn) Mr Lfw-s Lewis (HSe^-street). The body was enclosed ;n it sh"Tl which was ptaood in an oak coffin, with hrs s fittings, arwl deposited in the fom'lr v«nlt. The cervine Wa^ oondn-t^d bv the R"t. Wat.ki r Jon-s (Vi-ar of Ch-ist Church). oerf wer« m»nv beautiful wrea'^n gent from the following- svnonvst others -M™. Herbert (widow). Miss Ho->>ert Dav'es. Messrs. Jas. H<b»»-t. Tar1 or Woods. W J He-s, J T. Dsvies, J. Davieo and Mrs RoWrts (Aberlar,-). "ne a ran o to were carried out by Mr D, G. Phillips, undertaker. YESTERDAY'S POLICE At the Swansea Police Court yesterday (Thursday), Louisa Jewell, a Swans' girl, obtained an affiliation order against Wm. Partridge, of Loxhore, ])"vonsh :n. te^i- po^ary transfer of th» liceuc o' the Sea Beach Hotel, OjstermouO) whs granted from Arthur Chas. May to John Rearder, A herd are.—Margaret Coffin and Sarah Jane Owens, young women of Orchard-street, were renkanded for a week on a charge of stealing £27 in gold from the person of a cattle deaier named John Jones, of Car- marthenshire.—Richard Dankworth Brown, a gunner in the Royal Horse Artillery, was summoned to show cause, etc., Winifred Andrews, Park-street, was the applicant, and the usual order was made.—James Jen- kins, landlord of the Beaufort Arms, Ferry- side, was convicted of selling intoxicated liquors on Sunday, May 12th and fined £5 and costs. Mr. Laurence Richards proses- ted, and Mr. Dormer Andrews defended. Albert George, olerk, Wyndham-street, was sent for trial at the next Quarter Sessions ,on bail), for a violent assault upon his uncle Samuel George, in the Wyndham Arms, Wyndham-street, on February 6th last. Mr. Laurence Richards prosecuted and Mr. Dormer Andrews defended, and it was stated that during a quarrel complainant was struck in the abdomen so seriously that at one time it was thought he would not recover from the effects of the blow.

-x: GRAND BAZAAR AT SWANSEA. IN AID OF THE DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION. iLIBT OF PATRONS AND STALL- HOLDERS THE SPEECHES. This morning Swansea may congratulate itself on at least three things. They are its heart, its arts, and ita administrat on. Of the heart that dictated the grand bazaar held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at the Swansea. Albert Halls. in aid of the Royal Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, it is scarcely necessary to speak; it hs been paramount for many months past. Of the art that the three days' bazaar elicited we can only say that we do not be- lieve any town in the kingdom could excel in such grace, such beauty, or such talent. The administration was well-nigh perfect. To carry out such a programme without a hitch is a triumph indeed, when we consider the time it occupied. It is a conventional phrase to ?ay that an affair goes off like olook- vork. It was literally true on this occasion. The management was most admirable, and a fine "esprit de corps" existed among the band of energetic workers. It is to the ex- traordinary exertions and the singularly practical and inventive enthusiasm of Mr. Joseph Hall, hon. secretary of the Royal Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, and of a splendid band of workers and helpers, ladies and gentlemen, that the success of the bazaar may be attributed. Thoroughness marked every- thing done, to the smallest detail. Mr. Hall's spirit was everywhere ap- parent, and in the Hotf. Odo ViviaS and Mr. Iltid E. Thomas he had admirable assistant Beoretaries. It would be almost impossible to name all who contributed, in no small < measure, to the social, artistic and financial success of the bazaar; but the vice-patrons, Stall-holders and subscribers all worked un- tiringly in a. noble work, and to-day their measure of pride and satisfaction must be indeed full. The grand bazaar concluded last evening, "Whether in ita looal originality and ingenuity of method, or in ita financial result, will probably remain a vivid memory with all who 8aw and took part in it. The spirit of ar- tistic organisation has been one of the ac- cepted deficiencies in all the popular aspects e' our modern life, and this brilliant efflor- escence of spectacular invention amid the drab of ordinary existence in Swansea, has been an unexpected and suggestive idea of the capacity of the people when inspired by a great cause. The bazaar at the Albert Balls represented the British Empire; the stalls were excellently arranged, the decora- tions were striking, and the general effect was picturesque in the extreme. The artist with a'critical mind—we are told all artists are critical—would probably have found much to irritate him; but of this we are certain, the interior of the Albert Hall has rarely presented a more striking scene than on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The stalk were laden with countless useful and I ornamental articles of every -description, and as one gazed on the great array, one wondered at the labour of love that had brought them together. Of course, the object of the bazaar Was a great one, and it won to its support aU sections of the community, and Church people vied with Nonconformists in secur- ing the best results. A fe-v words concerning the Royal Cambrian Institution for the Deaf and Dumb would not be out of place just bow. The institution was founded at Aber- jatwyth in the year 1847, and transferred to Swansea in 1850. In the) year 1853 the Graig yield, an eminence overlooking the town and bay of Swansea was obtained under a icvaae at nominal rent from the Swansea Town Council, and in 1856 was erected the pre- sent central building to which' wings were added in 1886, 1874, 1883, 1889, and 1899. The tniilding erected in the last-named year is known aa the "Victoria Wing," erected to tfomxn em orate the Diaroooid Jubilee of her wte Majesty Queen Victoria, and provides the accommodation recommended by his Ma- jesty's Senior Chief Inspector of Schools, and it was implied by the Education Depart- ment that the renewal of the certificate might depend upon the recommendation being car* bed out. This wing contains a commodious schoolroom, dayroom, workshop, lavatory storeroom, boiler-house, dormitories batff- Toom, clothee-room and teachers' apartments, and waa built at a cost of JB3000 towards which £1.750 have been subscribed. Although unendowed (and, unlike wealthy institutions in England it commands no Apprentice Fund) Bearly all its discharged pupils earn their own living and bear good characters. The institution has educated 300 deaf-mutes, three of whom were blind as well as deaf, and sev- eral of whom were adults whose education had been neglected, and who* would rot have been received by any other institution. It is educating 53 pupils, at present, and; it re- ceives many of its old pupils every Sunday for special services and social intercourse. It has also trained about thirty teachers, three of whom beoame superintendents of ether institutions, and it has dond something to enlighten the public respecting the deaf end dumb tnd thsir education. Were it not (for the education afforded at this and kin- dred institutions it would be impossible for the deaf and dumb to be fitted to fight the toftttle of life and become self-supporting, and tfcey would otherwise have been burdens to their families nd the communities at large. THE PATRONS AND VICE-PATRONS. One may judge of the worthiness of the ob- jeot of the bazaar by the extensive patronage acoorded to it as the following list will show: P«tron—Her Majesty. Queen Alexandra. Vice^Patrons^—The Duchess of Beaufort, the Dowager Duchess of Beaufort, the Coun- tess of Jersey, the Countess of Dunraven, the Countess of Cawdor, the Countess Roberts, the Lady Windsor, Lord Dynevor, the Lady Wimborne, Lord Tredegar, the Lady Aber- dare, Lord Aberdare, the Lady Llangattock, the Lady Swansea, Miss Talbot, the Mayoress of Swansea, Mr. Frederick Burton (High Sheriff of Denbighshire), Mr. Roger Beck, Mre. R. W. Boer, Mrs. Benson (Fairy Hill), Hon. Caroline Bruoe, Mrs. E. Palmer Bowen, Mr F. T. Bircham, Mrs. W. T. Crawshav, Mr. R. T. Crawshay, Mrs. W. R. Collins. Lady Drummond, Mrs. E. Rico Daniel, Mrs. D. A. Davies, Miss Dillwyn, Miss Eden, Mr. Benjamin Evans (ex-High Sheriff of Car- marthenshire), Mrs. Benjamin Evans, Mrs. Gerard B. Elkington, Mrs. D. Evans (Llan- fenneoh Park), Mrs. Thomas Freeman, Mrs. F. Gilbertson (Glynteg), Mrø. C. H. Glasco- dine, Mies Grenfell, Mrs. A. C. Hadland Mr. J. G. Hall, Mrs. J. A. Harrias, Mrs. Richard Helme, Lady Hills-Johnes, Mrs. S. Home (Court Saeson), Mr. R. E. Hughes. Mrs. Innes (Llanelly), the Lady Caroline Jenkins, 6ir John Jonea Jenkins, Mrs. Oliver H. Jones (Fonmon Castle), Mrs. D. Brynmor Jones, Mrs. E. Le Cronier Lancaster, Mrs. William Law. Lady Leighton, Lady Lewis, Mrs. David Lewis (Britonferry), Sir J. T. D. Llewelyn, Bart.. Lady Dillwyn-Llewelyn, Mrs. Ven- ablee-Llewelyn, Lady Lyons, Miss Lindsay, Mrs. R. 8. Lindley. Mrs. C. Mansel. Lewis (Stradey Castle), Mrs. Herbert Lloyd, Mr. J. Mansergh (High Sheriff of Radnorshire), Mrs. Mackintosh of Mackintosh, Col. W. LI. Mor- gan, Sir Lewis Morris, Mrs. J. E. Moore- Gwyn. Mrs. Richard Martin, Mrs. Frank Morgan (Bishopston), Mrs. G. Byng Morris, lira. Robert Nash, Lady Newnes. Mrs. J. Nicholl (Merthyr Mawr), Mrs. Owen (Ab-r- gwili Palace), Mrs. C. E. Peel (Lonlas), Lady Phïipps (Picton Castle), Mrs. Edgar J. Prit- chard, Mrs. Richardson (Pantygwydr), Mrs. J. Clarke Richardson, Mrs. J. Crow Richard- son, Mrs. Richard Richards, Miss Rowland (Ffrwd Vale). Lady Scourfield, Rev. Chan- cellor Smith, Mr. J. C. Sharpe (Longhope\ Mr. Griffith Thomas (High Sheriff of Qlamor- gnnshire), Mrs. Aeron Thomas. Mrs. D. L. Thomas. Mrs. E. Trubshaw (Ll—nerV1, Mrs. P:cton Tubervill (Hendrefoilan), Mrs. J. Picton Tubervill (Ewenny Priorv\ Mr. •) Edwards Vaughan íHigll Sheriff of Prpfon- shirel. +ht> LsHv Jnrie Vivian, Mr W: Mm Vivian. Mr. Glynn Vivian. Mrs. C. T. Wa'Iig (1\Tcow'1ort" Mrs. Wm. W°'tnvs ^"lix Webber Mrs. Gwilvm W:rioTv's M'? Morgan P. Wj'ViaTrg. Mrs. Wm. William* Mrs. J R. Wright, Mrs, Cory Yeo.

THE OPENING CEREMONY. ADDRESSES BY THE LADY WINDSOR, JUDGE WILLIAMS AND OTHERS. By the time of the opening ceremony, there was a brilliant assemblage present. Lady Windsor, who had very kindly consented to set the bazaar in motion, had arrived in company with her cousin, Mr. Cecil Paget, about two o'clock, and had beguiled the in- tervening half-an-hour by a pleasant tete-a- tete with several of the other ladies and gen- tlemen present, who one and all simply ad- inired the pretty arrangement of the sale of work. Her ladyship looked charming in a blue-grey gown, cut low at the neck, where it was finished with cream lace. She also wore a short cape to match the dress, and a large black net hat, trimmed with blue flow- ers and chiffon. Ascending the carpeted stairway leading to the Old Castle entrance (on the orchestra), she was accompanied by Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Bart., his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams and Mrs. Williams, and the hon. secretaries (Mr. Joseph Hall, the Hon. Odo Vivian, and Mr. Iltid E. Thomas. Among the general assembly we noticed, in addition to the stewards and the ladies who were in charge of stalls: Sir Lewis Morris, Col. and Mrs. J. Crow Richardson (Glanbrydan Park), Col., and Mrs. J. R. Wright (Gowerton). Mrs. Picton Turbervill and Miss Dixon, Mrs. Morgan B. Williams and Lieut. Bransby Williams (Killay House), Aid. Aeron Thomas, M.P., Aid. Howel Wat- kins and the Misses Watkins. Aid. Fred Brad- ford, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Williams (Maesy- gwernen). Dr. and Mrs. Eben. Davies, Dr. G. A. Stephens, the Revs. Tudor and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Oscar Snelling. the Rev. Evan Jenkins, thei Rev. S. Fyne, Mr. Richard Glas- codine, Mr. Griffith Thomas (the High Sheriff of Glamorganshire) Rev. J. A. Har- riss. Mrs. T. P. Richards, Mr. Harold Je- vons (late deputy Town Clerk), Mrs. Jenkin Jones and the Misses Jones, Mrs. T. P. Rich- ards, Mrs. and the Misses Bill. Miss Ada Jones. Mrs. J. S. Brown, Mrs. W. T. Farr. Mrs. Ernest Davies, Mrs. Richard Jones, Mrs. Peter Thomas (Neath), Mrs. Meredith Thomas, Mrs. W. A. Ford. Miss Julia Lewis. Mrs. L. G. Jeffreys, Mr. and Mrs Gi L Morris, Mrs and the Misses Newotn, Mrs. Cavill. the Misses. Lena and Mabel Thomas Mrs. W. H. Thomas. Miss Brock, Miss Priscilla Smith, Mrs. E. A. CleevP8, Mrs. Maleraff. Mrs. Richard Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Chatham. Mrs. Brisrgs Rnli Mi ss Briger-t. the Misses Forester, the Misses Booker, Mrs. D. A. Davies. and the "Masses Davies, Mrs. Hutrhes and Miss Hughes (Rkettv Isha). Mrs. Maime Tucker. Mrs. E. Pice Daniel, Mrs. J. Mov Evans, Dr. Jabez Thomas, Mrs. Edgar Pritchard. etc. ADDRESS BY LADY WINDSOR. Lady Windsor, having been briefly called upon to declare the bazaar open, rOSeI. amid applause. Though with apparent nervous- ness, that seemed to add to her fascinating personality, her ladyship made a very pretty little speech. She said: "I thank you very much for your kind welcome. It is a great pleasure for me to come to Swansea, especi- ally when it is to take nart in such a good work as we are assembled for herel to-day. (Anplause.) When one realises the wonder- ful work and wonderful results produced by thi" institution, one cannot, I think, help feeling very eager to do all one can to add to its power of helping those who cannot help themselves, and so assisting them to become I useful men and women. (Applause.) I have been askeld to take this opportunity of men- tioniinr another subiect which, although not connected with this institute, is one which. I think, cannot fail at tlift time to enlist our svmnathies. and which, moreover, could be indirectly benefited by this bazaar. I re- fer to the SoMiers' and Sailors' Families' Association. (Applause.) A great sale will be held in aid of this fund in London at the end of June., at which each countv will have a stall, the proceeds of which will be re- turned to the county fundsv as well as a share of the gate money. As there has been little time to furnish the Glamorgan stall, and as funds are needed in this county. I would su.trf/est those who wish to help should buv articles to-dav and send them on to the <rlamnrer«n stall. (Applause.) Lady Aber- dare, 83. Eaton-square, will be srlad to receive the contributions. I now have great pleasure in declaring this sale' of work open." (Ap- plause.) At this stasre, little Miss Eileen Watkins fprTand-dnuffhtpir of the Mavor) was led nnon the platform hv the Mavorpss, where she. with a chiTdish Bimnjiftv that erWod to the "->r*»Hiness of the incident, presented Ladv W'nrU'or wi*h a choice bououet of rosea arid orchids. ThA (rift w«s on behalf of the ladies of the flower stall and her ladvhin accented it with a gracious smile nnon little TCJleou with whom she also gently shook hands. VOTE OF THANKS TO HER LATWSTtTP. Sir John Llewelyn, who was cordially re- ceived, rose to propose a hearty vote of thanks to Lady Windsor for the graceful way she had opened the bazaar, but before doing fiO. he alluded to the pretty little cere- mony that had just been enacted, and said the Mayor himself would have been present and glad, indeed, to have seen his daughter helping the bazaar in the way she had done, but for the fact that other duties prevented him from attending. And it was partly at his worship's expressed invitation, and partly because of the continued application of his good friend, Mr. Joseph Hall, that he (Sir John) came there, notwithstanding other en- gagements he had made. He was extremely glad to be privileged to propose a vote of thanks to Lady Windsor, and for various rea- sons. In the first instance, it was not very often that the gifted wife of the Lord Lien- tenant of the County came amongst them, but the oftener they saw her ladyship he was sure the better they would be pleased. (Hear, hear.) Her ladyship took an interest in all things Welsh, and they must remember that the Deaf and Dumb Institution was not for the benefit of Swansea people alone, but for everybody, though particularly for the people of Wale«. He had for many years been in- terested in its welfare, and it was gratify- ing to have his Majesty the King continuing to be the patron, and also Queen Alexandra, accorded her gracious patronage to the ba- zaar. (Applause.) Over 300 pupils had been educated at the institution, which was, in- deed, forunate in having as its Principal Mr. B. H. Payne. (Hear, hear.) Besides those who had received their training at his hands no leas than 30 teachers had been prepared by him. while at this present moment three were superiptendents of similar institutions. As many as 63" were now in the institution, and as showing the difficulties which sur- rounded the training of this unfortunate class, Sir John recalled a visit of the chil- dren to Penllergaer. and on that occasion occurred an incident that affected him more than any other he could remember. One little child was blind as well as being deaf and dumb (three such cases had passed through the institution), and she took a fancy to a black dog he had. She stroked it affec- tionately and let it lick her hand, feeling that there was something other than man who took an interest in her sad life. Proceeding, Sir John mentioned that the object of the bazaar was to liquidate the debt remaining on the new wing built in memory of the late Queen Victoria. He hoped that that addi- tion would be made worthy of the occasion, but to do that funds were needed, and he trusted that the result of the bazaar would be that the existing liability would be com- pletely liquidated. He was sure that nothing had been wanting on the part of the ener- getic hon. secretaries to make the bazaar a great success, and if anything was calculated to add to that success, it was the fact that Lady Windsor had come all the way from the other end of the county to ooeu it. 'iuerefore, he most gladly and most willingly performed the duty that had been placed unon his shoulders, that of asking thpm to join in a very hearty vote of thanks to her ladyship for the graceful and gracious way in which she had declared the bazaar open. (Applause.) THE SAD LOT OF THE DEAF MTTTE. In seconding. Judge Gwilym Wi liams, who was also most cordially received, made a capital speech in which he set forth the sad position of the deaf mute. The committee of the institution, he first of all said, had done him the great honour of associating him --itl) that large andbeneficrnt undQrt"ll\inar, "nd in seconding the proposal of t1-¡"n"-c to T,ady Windsor so ably moved bv ";r John T,1ewelvn, he would say at once that "o words -"er° necessary to commend the pro^osM to 'heir instant and heartv apurov~ cti'l, •ire ordained that a few woHs no =-i 1 llnou a motion of that kind 0'" cp.h on •ccasion, and he would say that t.Hcp wre ¡, V there to display sympathy—not merely a cold, unmeaning expression of sympathy, but practical sympathy—with an institution which is beneficent in its objects, and which sought to repair, as far as human sym- pathy and ability were able, the defects which some of our poor fellow-creatures in Wales were suffering under. (Hear, hear.) Waa it neoe«sary to say one word in order to enlist their sympathies with those poor children— poor in the sense that they were deprived ,of two senses which went to make up human happiness? Now, when they considered, in the first instance, what deaf mutes were de- prived of in connection with Nature alone, they felt those defects were very great. They who possessed all their faculties knew that when observing the beautiful sea, or going into raptures over a lovely landscape, those poor sufferers were able to enjoy some of the same feelings which those more blessed in life enjoyed, but did it not always strike them that when the deaf and dumb looked upon the silvery soo., or a beautiful landscape, there was an absence in them that others enjoyed. There was an absence of that mur- mur that proceeded from the face of Nature. They could not hear the lowing of the cattle or the bleating of the sheep in the pastures; they could not hear the tinkling of the bell, or the sounds that proceeded from the toilers who followed their callings in the fields. They were able to observe the action of the wind upon the trees, but they were not privileged to hear the gentle rustle of the leaves, nor the storm in its magnifi- cent rush through the forest. They were able to look upon the sea and enjoy the scene that presented itself there, but they could not listen to the beating of the waves on the shore. They could not, like most people, hear the sound of the cascade or the water- fall. To them was lost for ever the babbling of the brook as it rushed away down the river. They were able to eniov and admire. to a certain extent, foliage arid flowers, but they were not able to appreciate their beau- tiful smell, dr hear the bee as it hummed from flower to flower. The birds thev could see as they flitted from tree to tree, and they could watch the lark going far uo into the sky. but they were not privileged to listen to their song—the warbling of the lark as it mounted 1m. or the sweet Mund of the thrush the hedgerows. Did nctt those rounds add then very much to the eniovmeut when gazinor upon Nature, and was it. therefore, neces- sary for him to ask for their svmnathies? No he thought not. Their sympathy was ready, but they wanted something more than mere ssvmnathv. Even the efforts of their cood friend. Mr. Josehh HAll. whmh had been devoted in a manner th»t ws trulv natemal on behalf of the' inpb'tn+ion for vorv manv years, could not sunnly the ne^s' of the institution unless he was hv otb ers-tnp outside nubljc. But there -was one consideration which micht nrohobly have the ftffect of touching thoir hearts1 more ouicklv than those defeats ho had en- deavoured to mention. One of the obiect* of' toø institution was to enable those poor pfflio.ted ones to take a nart in life by provid- ing for themselves and not b^ominer a bur- den llnf)l1 any other portion of the oommviTi- itv. That this was beinc done bv tb" institu- tinn was perfectly evident from the renorts. and it was eou«lly certain that it wns onlv necessary for the fact to bp mentioned in drder that the nublic would extend their practical svmnathv in t><e iU)T)ØRJ that was ■now beincr made, and which he honed and trusted would not be made in vain. Tt was to show thair practical s"mno thv that the ladv stallholders had undertaken their la- bour of love. It was for that ni)rno«o fha-f t*>ev. the eeneral nuhlic. had o+tonrterl thero that dr>v to be purchasers with, ftp hoped, well-filled which would soon bo emptied. (Hear, bear, and laughter.) Tt was to crown the work, to make it the oolossal shocks* which he augured for it that Ladv Windsor had honoured it with her presence —(applause)—and he trusted that Swansea and neighbourhood would not allow her ladyship to oome there in vain, but thnt her coming wotild result in the ba7^iar being suoken and written of as the greatest suc.cesR that had ever attended any similar effort in Swansea. (Annlanse.) He DArt mnoh -pleas- ure in seconding the vote of thanko which Sir John Llewelyn had so ablv nronos«d. The moti'on was carrip/1 bv acclamation. Lady Windsor nodded her acknowledg- ments. Mr. Josenh Hall then announced several letters of apology, from amonarst others: The Earl of Jersey, the Lady Swartoipa, Sir John .Tones Jenkins (who sent R cTkhtu* for ^.25), T.ttdv H'Hs-.Tohnes. J-Jltrlv Drummond. Ladv T'.vons, Mr. "Frederick Burton ITTitrb Phpriff rrf Donbisrhshire). Mr. J. (rTigh Sheriff of T?aflnorshire1. Mr. 1? T. Orawhav, Mrs. Me"Vinto»h of Mack'ntooh Col. anrfMrti Piofon Tnborvill fEwenm" Priory). Mrs. J. "Vioholl flVferthvr Mawr\ Mrs Po-ncon (Fain- "WiilV Mr. and Mrs. P^Vhard rTalmp mill pllr1 T.lane-ennithV and Mr. 0. TT. CMosfodine. Photoeranhs of the sc*ne in wh.t"n thl'> HWo nnoil* of the institution WHo nlAr-eti in the forefront, while Mr. ,Tos°t.V TToH Wf,3 nartifi. nlorlv anxious that T.adv Win^«or ohonVl ho in frill view of the- oaryipr-o wfro th°n taken, nnrl the sineringr o? the Notional A.f-hpm. wifh or<rnn opco^nnnimfint hv Mr. TT, 'ffe of fit. 1.{ltrv's). terminator? the onen- ;0' wtnnnr, TTTF, FTRST MOVF, TO STALLS. A move was at once made to the various stalls and the subsequent scene almost baffler description. The weather was glorious, and the bright summer gowns of the ladies, the decorations, and a wealth of flowers, and dainty, saleable goods from countries far and near, lent to the bazaar, even in the hot afternoon, a. degree of attractiveness which the sunshine outside could not rival. Indeed, it was no loss of sunshine to forsake the onen air for the precincts of the bazaar, though it was far more comforting in the shade than under a blaziiig sun. Amid all this there was the merrv hub-hub so charac- teristic of these social functions, while the air vas redolent with sweet-scented perfume. Ladv Windsor, in company w;th his Honour Jnõsro Gwilvm Williams, and the Hon. Odo Vivian, visted each stall in turn and made manv purchases, besideg indulging in rare fun at the fish pond and other minor attrac- tions. Later on. Mr. W. F. Hullev's fine or- chestral baud and some organ reoitals added melody to the proceedings, and very soon the scene attained the brilliance and fascination of a carnival. ART EXHIBITION. C.AFE CHANTANT, AND SIDE SHOWS. The art exhibition set out in the Old Castle (oCcupying the orohe.stra,.and entirely screened by the old ivy-mantled walls, so to speak, from the rest of the bazaar, the Cafe Chan- tant, which was in charge of quite a bevy of cnarming young ladies in the Minor Hall, and all the numerous side shows in the base- ment, etc., were extensively patronised dur- ing the afternoon, and at the last-named, much fun, for which those who participated were ever ready to pay, was indulged in. The Art and Needlework Exhibition, whioh had been splendidly arranged by Mrs. Mar- tin Curnow and Mrs. Edgar John, the hon. secretaries, was especially an interesting item in a host of good things, for in connec- tion with it there was a loan section of South African trophies, kindly lent by Mrs. J. Crow Richardson; Col. Hare and offioers S.W.B. Depot, Brecon; Lieut. Cowan, R.N., D.S.O. (aidt-de-camp to Lord Kitchener^; ex- Sergt. Ocock, Brecon (late R.W. Fusiliers, in relief of Ladysmith), and others. This valuable and historic collection included the Transvaal flag which was flying over Pretoria upon the entry of the British troops, and was hauled down by Lieut. Cowan and a sergeant of the 9th Lancers, and presented by Lord Kitchener to his aide-de-camp (Lieut. Cowan). E.stwhere will be found a list of the success- ful competitors, and from it can be gathered the great variety of the exhibits shown. The art and needlework displayed was of a very high order, and here, as elsewhere through- out the bazaar, the new variations of old ideas that the ladies had so daintily executed was a subject for general praise. In the cafe chantant there was a table d'hote luncheon fiom 1.30 to 3 p.m., teas from 4 to 6 p.m., and table d'hote dinner, from 6.30 to 8 p.m. The la-t-named comprised six courses and all the meals were served up in a very recerche' style, while Mr. W. F. Hurley's fine orchestral band discoursed a delightful programme of music during dinner. The side-shows were im- mensely popular. Sergt. Bird was kept busy, while patrons of the bazaar who could at all shoulder a gun "potted" Pre-ident Kruger —or his picture on a cardboard with a target centre. Miss Maud Harries, too. as the lady lmist, found general favour, especially ar?oug the fair sex who arc proverbially prions. And at interv" s, there were mar- 'V^'ttes, conutring, and oth~r entertainments. THE EVENING CONCEPT. ""he gaiety and animation of the afternoon heightened as the evening approached and the lights v'ere turned on. At this time, the general scene was most brilliant. The great: collection of articles on the stalls, the painted scenery, representative of the British Em- pire, from the beautiful New Zealand flora to, the snows of Canada, and the jungle of the African foiest to the glitter of a Hindoo pal- ace, and the summer costumes worn by the ladies who threaded in and out of the human maze, all combined to give a magnificent re- flection of the most pleasing colours. Busi- ness was still brisk, while the' pleasure was unalloyed, as evidenced by the ripples pf mer- riment, and the general hub-hub that pro- ceeded from all parts of the building. The place truly had the appearance of some great International 'mart. Mr. Hulley's band proved a great acquisition, and gave the fol- lowing .(.selections:—-March. "The Anniver- sary," Rosey; overture, "Algerienne," Me- tra; valse, "San Toy," Sidney Jones; selec- tion, "The Messenger Boy," Caryll; gavotte, "The iGaiety," Worwick Moore; fantasia, "The Dandy Fifth," Corri; valse, "Wiener Burger," Ziehrer; selection, "The Circus Girl." Caryll; intermezzo, .'La Fete de Nuit," Kettner; march. "Sons of the Brave," Brid- good. During the evening, there was also a most enjoyable concert, to which the follow- ing contributed Pianola solo—march, "Tannhauser" (Wagner), Mr. William Wal- ters; song, "Once Again" (Sullivan), Mr. J. H. Rees; song, "Roses in June" (Edward German), Miss Gwladys Evnon; pianoforte solo, "Merrymaker's Dance" (Verman), Miss Ada Jones: song, Mr. Arthur Llewelyn; vio- loncello' solo. Mr. Ernest Hulley; song. Mr. G. H. B. Shaddick; pianola solo, "Martha" (Flotow). Mr. William Walters; song. "Kjng's Own" (Theo. Bonhear), Mr. T. G. Griffiths: song, "The Old and the Young Marie" (Cowen), Miss Irene PhelDS; song, "When a little while has flown" (Bingham), Mr. T. H. Cheetham; nianoforte solo. "The Royal Es- cort" (Carl Hemaun), Miss Carrie Abraham; "'rng. "Soldier Jim" (Chesham\ Mr. T). E. Rees; song. "Young Brigade" (Slade) Mr. T. G. Griffiths. Miss Ada Jones efficiently acted as; accompanist. WEDNESDAY'S OPENING. LADY LLEWELYN PERFORMS THE CEREMONY. DONATION FROM SIR JOHN. There was again a brilliant scene at Wed- nesday's opening. Ladv Llewelyn, who was accompanied by Sir John Llewelyn, Miss Llewelyn, and Miss Gladys Llewelyn, was ac- corded a very hearty reception by the large number of stall-holders, and their enthusi- astic assistants and customers, when she performed the ceremony. Mr. Joseph Hall in calling upon her ladyship, said that both Sir John and Lady Llewelvn took a great part in every good work in Wales. The name of Llewelyn was synonymous with all that was good, and it gave him great pleasure to announce the receipt from Sir John of It cheque for J325. as a. donation to the funds. (Applause.) Lady Llewelyn said they would hardly ex- Dect a speech from her. On an occasion of that sort words were idle. But the very men- tion of "words" reminded her that that ba- zaar was on behalf of the poor peonle whs had no words—the deaf and dumb. To those who were deprived of their hearing and sneech. life must be sadly wanting in its jovs and pleasures, and thev should trv to do all thev could for them. Thev could hardly do it better than by supporting the Cambrian Institution, which had already done a great work. Over 300 peonle bad bp.on made iu- finitely happier throueh its offices, and by the training of 30 teachers its work had been extended into a larger and widening circle. The institution was not only for Swansea. but for the whole of Wales, and they honed it would receive the sunnort of all Welsh people. In conclusion. Ladv Llewelvn com- plimented the ladies unon the er^ellpnt "cafe chantant" and the beautiful stalls, and then declared the bazaar onen amid annlause. Miss Anita Fisher, a niece of the Mayor-ess, here presented Lady Llewelyn with a bou- quet. Mr. J. Aeron Thomas. M P., in pronoun? a vote of thanks to T.adv T/lewclvn. said that under her kind aiisniept that dav was bound to be a prosnerouo one. He snoke of the novations of the children educated in the in- stitution, who had not eyen heard the voice of their mother. W^thonf the sense of sound. life was denrived of it-, "h-t iovs anrl excite- ments. and the Cambrian Institution was doing 8.11 that wan rtosfiibie to make up for H. "t preat da,"oionr»v. (Anr>]anoe.) The Hon. Odo Vivian cooojnfled and after a graceful reference to T,Mlv T.lpwelvn'c; Vind- n«8. he najfl a tribute to Vr. Jo»enh Hall for ti>« sniendid work he h»d done in connection w»fh the bazaar. Mnn]nuse.) Th- vote of thAnk", woq accorded w.th ac- I rlamation. and Ladv Llewelvn briefly re- turnerf thanks. After the ceremonv. Ladv LTewelvn and her rlanfirhters the ronnd of t1>p ctal's on.t the ptall-hol'lera and t}..p;r assistants were ooon Imsv nnr-ø more in iHsrwy^jng of fl*0'7" r-harr»i?ncr THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. During the afternoon an.1 also in the evening, the bazaar presented a most picturesque appearance, and business at the stalls was intersnerserl bv visits to the Cafe Chantant and the side-shows, or a relaxa- tion in the shape of listening to the choice se- lections by Mr. Hullev's band. and the fol- lowing items in an attractive nrogramme: Pianola solo "Barber of Seville" (Levbach). Mr. William Walters: son?. "Come into the Garden, Maud" (Balfe). Mr. T. H. Cheet- ham; song. HO Enrvd>(,p.H recit and air. "Or- pheus" (Gluek\ Miss Ce,il*" Donnet; piano- forte solo, "Polonaise," Miss Irene Bell; song. Miss Edith Watkins; violoncello solo. Mr. Ernest Hullev; long, "The Thresher" IJ. E. Webster). Mr. TTarry Seaborne; song. Mrs. G. H. B. Shaddick; pianola solo, "The Mooking Bird," variations (Webber). Mr. William Walters; violin "010. "Narcissus" (Walter Scenes), Mr. Albprt Nash: song, "Stories" (Behrend\ -Miss Irene Phelns; pianoforte solo, "Hnssah" (Carl Bohn). Miss Carrie Abraham. Miss Ida Jones again ac- companied. THURSDAY. OPENED BY THE HIGH SHERIFF. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon the open- ing ceremony was performed by Mr. Griffith Thomas, 3ie High Sheriff of Glamorganshire, and chairman of the Swansea Harbour Trust. There was again a large attendance, and in introducing Mr. Thomas. Mr. Joseph Hall congratulated him upon his selection by the King as High Sheriff. Mr. Griffith Thomas, who was heartily received, said he had been leminded in the street that day that a bazaar was a very dangerous place to go to. A man once fell amongst footpads who demanded his money or his life. "Well," he said, "I have no money; you must take my life. I have just come from a bazaar." (Livughter.) The footpads immediately made a subscription for him. (Laughter.) For his own part, he (Mr. Thomas) rather liked bazaars—(,hear, hear)-and they ought to be very grateful to the ladies who had done so much to make that bazaar a success. Mr. Thomas spoke of the splendid work which had been done by the Cambrian Institution from the time when, as a boy attending school in Swansea, he remembered it start- ing. Mr. E. Ri6S Daniel proposed a vote of thanks to the High Sheriff and incidentally referred to the debt of gratitude which they owed Mr. Joseph Hall. (Applause.) Mr. Iltid Thomas (one of the hon. secretar- ies) seconded, and the vote of thanks was accorded with acclamation. One of the little girl pupils then ascended the platform and manually signed to the gathering the thanks of the pupils. "Ladies and gentlemen," she -aigned with swift fing- ers, "we gratefully thank you for doing and giving so much to clear off the debt on the institution." During the afternoon and eveihig. an- other capital concert was givc-u 1-y Mr. Hul- ley's band, and itema by Mr. Win. Walters. Mr. Ken Smith, Mr. D. E. Rees, Miss i ,-e'i 2 Bell, Miss Eynon, Mr. C. Vanderpninp, Mr Arthur Llewelyn, Mrs. G. H. H. ehaddick, Miss Cecile Donnet Mr. G. Futsman, MI'. D. E. Rees. and Miss Ada Jon-vi, Mr. C. Johnson, F.R.C.O., was the accompanist! STALLS AND STALL-HOLDERS. The list of stalls and those who presided over them was as follows: — Stall No. 1.—"Australia."—The Mayoress of Swansea (Miss Wqtkins), and Mrs. Jevons; assisted by-Mrs. J. E. Fisher, Mrs. Frank Neville (LlaneMv), Mrs. Hadyn Parry, Miss Richards, and Mrs. H. H. Watkins. Stall No. 2.—"India" (Walter-road Congre- gational Church).—Mrs. J. T. Davies (Ard- wyn), Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Evan Jenkins, Mrs. E. Jenkins (Glanrhyd), Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Lewis Lewis, Mrs. Rich- ard Lewis, Mrs. Richard Martin, Mrs. J. B. Pritchard, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. H. J. Thomas, Mrs. Tustian, Mrs. John Williams, and Mrs. Morgan Williams (hon. sec.); as- sisted by-Miss Andrews. Mrs. James Ful- ton, Miss Florence Jenkins, Mrs. Llewelyn Hawken, Miss Knight, Miss Minnie Lewis, Miss Nellie Lewis, Miss Jessie Martin, Mrs. J. C. Morris, Miss Pritchard, Miss Muriel Roberts, Miss Edith .Rees, and Miss Tustion. Stall No. 3.—"England."—Mrs. B. H. Payne, Mrs. A. Alexander, 1I!rs. J. G. Cun- ningham, and Mrs. Collier Kirby; assisted by -Miss Hennings, Miss Hattie H&nnings, Miss Cunningham, Miss Pearl Cunningham, Miss Leworthy, Miss Ida Fish. Stall No. 4.—"Wales."—Mrjs. J. Aeron Thomas, and Mrs. Thomas Freeman assisted by—Mrs. Llewelyn Williams, Mrs. Arthur Gildea, Mrs. Ace Lewis, Mis-= M. Brof-k. Miss M. Wills, Miss M. Evans, Miss May Jenkins, Mrs. John Jenkins. Miss Lizzie Davies. Miss F. Rowlands, Miss Hilda Phillips, Mdlle. Barbier, Miss Herbert Thomas, and Miss Aeron Thomas; in connection with "Wales" Stall. Photographic Studio—Miss Davies.. Stall No. 5.—"Cape Colony."—Miss Row- land (Ffrwd Vale, Neath), and Miss Lewis (The Vicarage, Britonferry); assisted by- Miss Violet Lewis. Miss Edith Mills, Miss Nella Rhys, the Misses Lloyd, Miss F. L. Price, Miss Gwendoline Rhys, and Miss OomeT Williams. Stall No. 6.—"New Zealand" (Christ Church).—Mrs. Ronald E. Bill, Mrs. E. Boyer and Mrs. William Rouse (hon. sec.); assisted by-Miss Edwards, Mrs. Hughes (Sketty Isha), Mrs. Mallgraf, Miss Hilda Prosser, Miss Bill, Miss Maud Mallgraf, Mrs. Brown Richards, Miss Dolly Edwards, Mrs. Nelson Jones, Mrs. D. H. Morgan, Mrs. Henry Bath, Miss Beavan. Miss Ethel Morgan, and Miss Eva Penrose Thomas. Stall No. 7.—"Ireland."—Mrs. W. A. Ford, and Mrs. Edgar Pritchard; assisted by-Mrs. Maine Tucker, Mrs. Townshend Wood, Miss I Miohell, Mrs. Austin Williams, Miss Lily Bradford, and Miss L. Rogers. I Stall No. 3."Egypt."—Mrs. R. Joseph. Mrs M. Jacobs, Mrs. A. Lyons, and Mrs. D. Se- line; assisted by—Miss Barnett, Miss Gold- berg, Miss Bessie Jacobs, Miss Levy, Miss Rubenstein. Miss Basan, Miss Florence Gold- berg, Miss Kate Jacobs, Mrs. M. L. Marks, Miss Gladys Lyons, Miss Seline, and Mrs. A. Smeppard. Stall No. 9.—"West Indies" (Holy Trinity Church).^—Mrs. J. A. Harriss, Mrs. John Ca- vill, Miss Edith Cook, Miss Johns, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. Polvblank, Miss Cavill. Mrs. Charles Down, Miss Blanche Merry, Migs Owen; Miss Simpson (hon. sec.), and Miss Symons. Stall No. 10.—"Hong Kong."—Mrs. Frank Morgan; assisted by-Miss Potter, Miss Vio- let Potter and Miss Olive Potter. Stall No. 11.—"Cana-da" (St. Mary's and St. James's Churches).—Miss Smith (The Vio- arage), Mrs. Thomas Morris, Mrs. W. M. Ladd, Mrs. Marion Morgan, Mrs. S. F. Thompson, and Mrs. Stephen Thomas; assis- ted bv—Mi&s Hilda Down. Miss Falconer, Miss Edith Thomas, Miss May Thomas, Miss Netta Thompson, Miss Mabel Down, Miss Katie Thomas. Miss Winnie Thompson, and Miss Stella Williams. Stall No. 12.—"Ceylon."—Mrs. Wm. Law, Mrs. Heck, Mra. Ivor E^lns, and Miss Law; assisted by—Miss Evans, Miss Daisy Evans, Miss Maud Law, Miss Mason, and Miss Rocke. Stall No. 13.—"Natal."—Mrs. Morgan W. Davies, Mrs. Robert E. Hughes, Mrs. David Salmon and Mrs. J. R. Richards; assisted by—Miss Mary Salmon, Miss Dorothy Sal- mon, Mrs. C. A. Seyler, and Miss Janie M. Williams. » Stall No. 14.—"Scotland."—Mrs. George Allen; assisted by-Mise Jordan, Miss Elsie N. Ritson, and Miss Stone. Cafe Chantant (in the Albert Minor Hall) —Under the management of Mrs. Robert Nash, and Mrs. Wm. Walters; assisted by- Miss Ethel Andrew, Mrs. F. Bradford, Miss Carlyle. Miss Myfanwy Davies, Miss Ford, Miss Jones-Hughes, Miss Mason (Lancaster), Mrs. Ernest Margrave, Miss Mathews (Blaen- Avon), Miss Mary Powell, Miss Tucker, Miss Katie Andrew, Miss Elsie Bradford, Miss Muriel Cavill, Miss Gladys Moy Evans, Mrs. Harry Leaver, Mrs. Ernest Leeder, Miss Bes- sie Mason (Lancaster), Mrs. F. Margrave, Miss Nash, Mrs. G. H. B. Shaddick, and Miss Constance Williams. Exhibition of Art and Needlework Com- petitions.—Mrs. Edgar John and Mrs. Mar- tin Curnow; assisted by—Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Harry J. Brown, Mrs. W. R. Allen, Miss Maggie Brown, and Mr. T. Edgar John. Fish Pond: The Misses Madge. Scent Fountain: The Misses Davies, St. J ames's-gar dens. Lady Palmist: Miss Maud Harries. Shooting Range: SeTgeant A. O. Bird. Parcels Office Manager: Mr. Arthur Wroe. THE STEWARDS. Many hands make light labour, and the following, as stewards, combined energy with courtesy: The Hon. Odo Vivian, Capt. W. Morgan Thomas, the Revs. A. H. Payne and J. Titus,.Messrs. Joseph Hall, Norman Bell, R. Congd on, Stanley Cook, J. Cunningham, Alfred Davies, Haydn Evans, W. A. Ford, Bryn Freeman, Harold Fish, A. Goodman, G. Trevor Gregor, John Hodgens, P. G. lies, T. Edgar John, Evan Jones, Sylo Jones, M. Jacobs, G. L. Jacobs, W. Dowle Jones, A. Lyons, Gordon Langdon, Andrew Mattey, H. Norton Nash, B. H. Payne. J. Wright Simp- son, D. Seline. David Salmon, Henry R. Thompson, Iltid E. Thomas, C. C. Vivian, Clarence Williams, Mervyn Williams, Tom Wood, C. R. Peacock, and R. A. Wheatley. THE PRIZE WINNERS IN THE NEEDLE- WORK COMPETITIONS. The following is a complete list of prize- winners in the art and needlework competi- tions — Class 1.—Decorative Painting, in oil, on China, Ware, etc.—1, Miss Jennie Juvans, Neath; 2, Miss Amy Yorath, Llandriudod; h.c., Miss Philbrick, Newport, Mon. Class 2.-Decorative Painting, on Satin, etc.—1, Miss Philbrick, Newport, Mon.; h.c., Miss Mack, Cardiff. Class 3.-Chip Carving.-l, Miss Mary Brain, Oxford; 2, Miss K. Morony, Uplands House, Swansea; h.c., Miss Beatrice Rigg, Maesteg House, Swansea. Class 4.-Deep Carving.—1, Miss Eileen Strick, Kensington Gore, London, S.W.; 2, and h.c., Miss Ethel Morris, Penbryn, Car- marthen. Ciass S.-Poker Work.—1, Miss Jessie Da- vies, Bryngelly; 2. Miss Sara Myers, New- port, Mon.; h.c., Mrs. Collier Kirby, Swan- sea. Class 6.—Marqueterie.—1, and h.c., Miss I E. M. Davies, Brunswick House, Swansea. Class 7.—No competition. Class 8.—Fancy Baskets.—1, and h.c., Mrs. ) S. B. Lutley, Wiveliscombe, Somerset. Class 9.—Artificial Flowers.-l, Miss H. Evans, Swansea; 2, Miss Minnie F. Jones, Swansea. Class 10.—Fretwork.—h.c., Mr. D. Jones, Clifton-row, Swansea. Class ll.-Wood-work for Boys.—1, Master W. R. Conning, Kirby-Moorside, Yorkshire; 2, Master D. 0. Lloyd, 5, Promenade, Swan- sea; h.c., Master A. R. Maggs, Malvern-ter- race, Swansea. Ciase 12.—Paintings in Oil.-l Miss Fanny L. Padfield, Cardiff; 2, Miss Jenny Evans, Neath; h.c., Miss Rosa Richards, Brynmill, Swansea. Class 13.-Paintings in Watercolours.—1, Miss A. M. Walters, Tewkesbury; 2, Miss Lilian L. Baker, Cardiff; h.c., Miss Alice Lyne, Newport, Mon. Class 14.—Collection of 3 Photographs (Open).-I, Mr. A. E. Lane, Llanelly; 2, Mr. Oemond C. Vanston, Swansea; h.c., Miss Balwyn Lloyd, Harlech, North Waies..j Clase 15.—Landscape.—1, Mr. R. W. Cope- man, Hcnetridge, Somerset; 2, Miss Lucy Bowes, Kirby-Moorside, Yorkshire; h.c., Mr. J. F. Bradford, Swansea. Class 16.—Figure Study.—1, Mrs. Copeman, Henstridge; 2, Mrs. Collier Kirby, Swansea; h.c.. Mr. R. W. Copeman, Henstridge. Class 17.-Snapshot.-l, Mr. R. W. Cope- man, Henstridge; 2, Mr. W. H. Nicholls, Swansea h.c., Mr. J. F. Bradford, Swansea. Class 18.—Sea and River Scenery.—1. Mr. R. W. Copeman, Henstridge; 2, Mr. J. F. Bradford, Swansea; h.c., Mabel Frank, Kirby-Moorside. Class 19.^—Bed Spread.—1, Miss Mary Brain, Oxford; 2, Miss Emily Johnston, Worcester Park, Surrey; h.c., Mr. Seth Stephens, Port "bnnant, Swansea. Clasc ?0.—Silk Embroidery-—1. Miss K. M. Hvd* Worcester; 2, Mis? L. A. Percival, Brighton; h.c., Mi=s Dorothy Cressweil, Elt- ham. T"'e"t: h.c.. Miss Mabel S. Purkis, Cam- bcrwo11 s E. Claps 21.—Church W ork.-l and h.c., Miss Winifred Winthrop, Dover; 2, Miss E. Lay- ton, Worcester Park, Surrey. Class 22.—Drawn Thread Work.—1, Miss Hunter, Bunerana, near Londonderry; 2, Miss E. N. Dennis, Soham, Cambs.; h.c., Mrs. Jordan, Barton Villa, Swansea. Class 23.—Ribbon Work.—1, Miss K. Wil- liams, St. Andrews, Fife, N.B.; 2, Miss E. Holt, c.o. Mr. W. Edwards, draper, Swansea; h.c., Miss Bethell, Clifton. Class 24.-Portiere or Sofa Rugs.—No com- petition. Class 25.-Flax Thread on Linen.—1, Mrs. Jacob, Dorchester 2, X om de plume. "The Mighty Atom"; h.c.. Miss Gibson, Brecon; h.c., Miss E. B. Clave. Stockport. Class 26.—Mountinellick AVoi-k.-I, Miss L. A. Percival, Brighton 2.<Miss A. Gibson. Brecon h.c., Miss C. E. Oliphant, Chep- stow. Class 27.—Embroidered Cushions.—1, Miss K. M. Hyde. "Worcester 2, Miss Florence L. Williams, Swansea h.c., Mrs. Gruss, c.o. Mrs. W. H. Protheroe, Swansea. Class 28.—Wool Rugs.-Special prize, Mr. Joseph Gooding, Union Infirmary, Newport, Mon. Class 29.-Lace Work.-l, Mrs M. H. Smith, Burton-on-Trent 2, Mrs. J. W. Dilden, Heseltine, Swansea h.c., Miss E. Chapman, Swansea. Class 30,-Photo Frame.—1, Miss Bethell, Clifton h.c.. Miss E. Lloyd, c.o. Miss V. ileir Evans, Roath, Cardiff. Class 31.-Cake D'Oyleys.-l. Mrs. Phil- brick, Newport, Mon.; 2, Miss E. Basan, Swansea h.c. (Snowdrop), Miss Jennie Lee. Cardiff. Class 32.-Child's Dress.—1, Mrs. John G. Hyde, Swansea 2, Miss Blanche Merry, Swansea h.c. Mrs. Satow, Paignton. Class 33.-Child's Pinafore.-l, Miss Edith M. Gwyn, Sketty 2, Mrs. Joseph Buller, Swansea h.c., Miss Bertha Isaac, Kidwelly. Class 54.—No competition. Class 35.-Smocking.-l, Mrs. R. W. Musk, Brecon. Class 36.—Nightdress.—1, Miss Chapman, High-street, Swansea special prize. 5s. (given by Miss Brock), Miss Beatrice Opir, Orphan Home, Swansea. Class 37.-Any TTndergarment.—1, Miss Eva Chapman, Swansea h.c., Miss Daisy Chap- man, Swansea. Class 58.—Crotchet Shawl.—1, Mrs. S. B. Lutley, Wiveliscombe, Somerset 2. Miss V. Davies. St. James' Gardens, Swansea h.e., Miss Kate Cullum, Newport. Mon. Class 39.-Pair Baby's Socks.—1, Miss E. M. Davies, Brunswick House, Swansea 2. Mrs. Davies, Bryngelly h.c., Mrs. W. Davies. Llwyn-deri, Neath. Class 40.^—Best Dressed Doll.—1, Miss Mary Esling, Diss, Norfolk h.c., Mrs. D. Price, Bulwark House, Brecon. Class 41.-Best Dressed Doll. (Girls under 16.—1, Miss Susie Carslake. Maesteg House, Swansea 2, Miss Doris Williams, 66, Man- sel-terrace, Swansea .h.c.. Miss Mary Heynes, Cross-in-Hand, Sussex. Class 41a.—Dressed Doll. (Tor Blind Chil- dren only.)-I, Miss Nellie Owens. Blind Institute, Swansea h.c., Misa Violet Mor- gan, Blind Institute, Swansea h.c., Miss Maegie Evans, Blind Institute, Swansea. Class 42.-Doll's Basinrttes (Furnished.) -1. Miss C. H. Vinter, Walton-on-Thames; h.c., Mrs. Gascoigne Hawkes, Nicholl-street, Swansea. Clasr; 43.—No competition. The judges in the various competions were Fancy Work-Misq Farr (of Messrs. Ben. Evans and Co., Ltd.). General and Plain Work—Miss Brock. Paintings—Mis9 Caw- ker (E.A. Exhibitor). Photography—Mr. Henry A. Chapman. Carving. Woodwork. etc.—Mr. J. Haughton, medallist sculptor (Science and Art School). Basket Work-Mr. Joseph Hall.

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