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Last Day of the Mountain Ash "National. Mountain Ash, Fnday.—More delightful weather than that wbich opened the last day I of the National Eisteddfod at Mountain Ash could not be wished for. Financia"ly, bow- ever, the eisteddfod has not been the suc- cess so ardently desired. Whether this is blame for the people, the changeable wea- ther, or the difficu'ty of aocess to Mountain Ash, it is hard to say. With only one day's receipts to COme in, there is still wanted |

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Swansea Gets the "National for 1907, The annual general meeting of the Gorsedd and National Eisteddfod Association crowded the Court Room at Mountain Ash Town Hailj on Thursday evening. Cad van was in tin chair. On the motion of Sir T. Marchant Williams, seconded by Mr. E. Vincent Evans, a vote of sincere sympathy was passed with Hwfa Mon in his illness. Tbe annual report of last year's eisteddfod and the balance-sheet was presented and adopted. Gwynedd and Gwynfa acted as spokesmen for the Carnarvon committee, and heartily! invited the bards to the gorsedd to be, held there next year. The next business was to receive applica- tions; for the 3907 eisteddfod, and Mr., E. Viilcent Evans read that from Swansea, which was signed by Aid W. H Spring, Messrs. John Evans, E. Lleut'er Thomas, Thomas Jones, J. Va^ghan Edwards, Her- mas Evans, and Dr. J. Gomer Lewis, as well as the secretaries. Messrs. A. B. Davies and T. fu. Foweli In addition to most of those ger.tleraen, the deputation consisted of Mr. 1". H. Thomas, Rev. Penar Griffiths, Ald. J H. Lee, Councillors Daniel .Tones, and Gwilym Morgan, Messrs. Joseph Hall, H. A. Chapman, Harry Williams, and Rees Phil- Itos (Welsh Librarian), J. Clement, Ree3 Jones, Land ore. J. Davies, chemist, Rhys Thomas, and J. Alban Morris. Letters were received from Sir John Llewelyn, Sir George Newnes, Sir Griffith Thomas, Messrs. Bryuroor Jones, Morgan Tutton, and John White supporting, and Mr. Brynmor Jones and Mr. Lleufer Thomas telegraphed regret ting absence The London Welsh Society had written stating they would not stand against the claims of Swansea, but in case the Welsh town did not take it then they would press their application. They hoped to welcome the eisteddfod on some future occasion. (Hear, hear.) I- The Mayor of Swansea was asked to speak, and he replied that he had much pleasure in introducing a strong deputation. He need not remind them that the last time the National isited their town it was made a thorough success, and if they went there in 1307 they would find many warm hearted men who would support the cause. At a large and influential town's meeting every one wanted to have it. and they could rely on getting a most cordial and warm hearted sup- port Swansea would give them a thoroughly hearty welcome. (Applause.) "Penar" followed, and in an eloqrent "Penar" followed, and in an eloqrent speech pointed out the advantages of hav-, ing the eisteddfod at Swansea. Swansea, he said, was the centre of the most populous portion of Welth-spcakine Wales, and fur theTinore the last National Eisteddfod he'd at Swansea under the most distressing cir cumstarytes, .stood out as one of the most successful on record. 'I Mr. Joseph Hall, J.P., then advocated the claims which Swansea had for holding the Eisteddfod there in 1907. He men- tioned the many natural advantages and at- tractions Dossessed by Swansea; that it was perhaps the largest centre of Welsh- speaking people in Wales, and that there ) were more facilities for reaching the town there being four railways running into Swansea. He also spoke of the natural beauties of Swansea, which would be an at- traction for many, and alluded to the suc- cess which attended the Eisteddfod when held in Swansea about 15 years ago, which he said would have been an even greater financial success if the weather had been more propitious. Mr. Hall stated that the amount already guaranteed was over £ 700, and there would 1x3 no difficulty in iner^is- ing the guarantee to the amount required by the Eisteddfod Council, namely, £ 1,000. After further remarks strongly 'advocating the claims of Swansea, Mr. Hall stated he hoped that it would be decided in Swan- sea's favour to hold the Eisteddfod of 1907 there. Dr. Gomer Lewis spoke also, stating that Swansea was the best place in the world to hold the National Eistecdfol. 'n The members of the Swansea, deputation were :—His Worship the Mayor, Aid J. H. Lee, Councillors Dan Jones and Gwilyra

PEOPLE TELL THE TRfTTH people tell tne truth about Gwilym r Quinine Biters, be-ause they are for the good they have denved wbea^ ma from starved, poor, thm blood • or t? exhaustion of nerves, and the Wor^^ho sITE'YOURSELF FROM IMITATIONS Save yourself from the flood of irn^Y^l that fill' the market. Insist on ha vine th £ Genuine Article. Look on the label, atamn and bottle, and find the name 'GwlVni Evans." Then you are safe. No other pL- paratioii is -Just as good." or "The same th* Gwilym Evans Quirune Bitters aoLd everywhere in boulet, ^3. 9d. anj 4^ fcd. each, or will be sent, c&rriacie free on receipt of stamps, direct from the Sole Pro priors:—The Qninuie Bitters Manafactur. ing Company, limited, Liaxwliy, South Wales. J Morgan, Rev. Penar Griffiths, Dr. Gomer Lewis, Messrs Joseph H&U, H. Williams, Vaughan Edv/ards, T Thomas, Ebenczer, A. K. Thomas, H. A. Chapman, Jno. Davies, Rhys Thomas, J. Clement, Cwmowrla, and the secretaries, A. B. Davies end T. E Powell. Mr. A. H. Thomas, J.P., followed with a poetical effusion. Rev J. Machreth Rees, speaking on be- half of the London deputation, briefly dealt with the claims of London, but. as intimated in'the petition, he expressed the willingness of the London friends to withdraw their claim. On the motion of Sir T. Marchant, Wil- liams, seconded by Mr. D. Bowen (Abercarn), the Swansea, deputation having in Tcsponss tv Gwyncclrl's questions, given the necessary guarantee that the rules of the Gorsedd should be adhered 1o, it was unani- mously decided that the National Eistedd- fod of 1907 should be held in Swansea. On the motion of Mr. Evan Owen, J.P., (Cardiff), seconded oy Mr. Thomas (Swan- bea), the Marquess of Bute was elected pro- sident. i'hiionydd read memorials from the M or.ethshire Temperance Association, thE Xorth Wales esleyan and Temperance Association urging the a.ssociation to er- d-eavour .10 induce the committee of eistedd- fodan not to allow the sale of intoxicating liquor on the grounds of eisteddfodau. On the motion of the Rev. J. E. Davies (Lcr.don), seconded by Sir T. Marchant Wil- liams, a resolution to that effect was adopt- ed, to go forth as a recommendation. Pennar and Job drew attention to Watcyn Wyn's testimonial, and st-rongly appealed or. behalf of the fund. Sir Marchant Williams, in supporting this, suggested an appeal to the Prime Minister on behalf of Watcyn Wyn. He said he ,bad received a letter from the Prime Minister's secretary, stating that, if the fric*hcLs of the Archdruid, Hwfa Mon, were making a pre- sentation to Hwfa Mon, the Prime Minister would be pleased to place J350 at his dis- posal for that object. (Loud cheers.) The usual vote of thanks concluded the. meeting. PARK PAVILION SHOULD BE ERECTED. "Delighted! Of course, the deputation were delighted, and all Swansea, will be the same, at the decision 0; the committee to hold the National Eisteddfod in Swan- sea in 1907. But we had a hard fight for it." Thus Councillor Dan. Jones, chairman of the Swansea Chamber of Trade, and a prime mover in the latest effort to do Swan- sea a good turn, financially and education- aily. "It was in 1891 when we had the Eistedd- fod at Swansea before, and then a hand- some surplus was made." "You see no reason why it should not be even a greater success in 1307?" "Oh, dear, no. Swansea has grown and become very popular within the ten years or so. Outside the profit that should be made over the Eisteddfod, the national fes- tival invariably attracts a big crowd of peo- ple to the town, so that local trade is bene- fited. I need hardly say, however, that the real worth of the Eisteddfod is its education value alike in literature, music, and art. Now that we are to get the Eisteddfod, Swansea's duty is quite clear. Swansea must be united to make the thing a huge euccess—a greater success if possible than in 1391. We mast first of all go in for a suitable pavilion at the Victoria Park. I think this should be a permanent structure, that might always be used to house not only the National but any other gathering demanding large accommodation. The Eis teddlod Committee pay JB1,000 towards the pavilion, and if a building suitable for the requirements of a drill hall were erected the War Office would he prepared to pay a rental of £ 250 a ye ir for its use by the local Volunteers. Flower shows, garden parties, fetes of all kinds, might be promot- ed at the park with such a pavilion, and I really think the building could be made self-supporting. We as a Council, have adopted the princip'e of erecting a large paviliou, and I have seen Colonel Morgan, who is prepared to waive his rights in con- nection with the, park upon being reim- bursed the £ 185 costs he and his brother were,put to over the opposition to the Om- nibus Bill a few years ago. That is a mat- ter, I think, that can easily be arranged, and should not be allowed to stand in the way of promoting Swansea's interests and making the Eisteddfod a splendid success."

Morriston Will in Court of Appeal Re Thomas Phillips, late proprietor or the Victoria Foundry, and of Vine House, Mor- | riston. The question of the construction of 1 the will of the above deceased was again mentioned in tbe Court of Appeal on Friday, Mr. Ogden Lawrence, K/C., and Mr. Greenwood (instructed by Messrs. Andrew and Thompson) on behalf of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. James, Vine House, Morriston submitted terms of setlement, which provided for an annuity of £1 a week to be paid to testator's son, Daniel Robert Phillips ano £ 1 a wees to Thomas Phiilips grandson o: the testator, after the death of Daniel Ro- bert, Gwendoline Villa, Morriston, being re turned to the plaintiff. The Court approved the arrangement ajid judgment was entereei accordingly, the only question .left outstanding being as to the valuation ot the property. The judges intimated that they considered the valuation of Mr. T E. Tunbridge suould be accepted as conclusive by all parties. The will was proved at £ 5,800, and the I costs of all parties will be pad out 01 the estate.

Swansea Pauper's Last Meal. An inquest was held at Swajise- Work- house on Friday, concerning the death of John Harry (75), who had been an inmate for several years, and who died on Wednes- day. The Master (Mr. Morgan) said deceased was a pattern maker by trade, and had uved at Morriston. Charge-Nurse Prusmann said on Wednes- day deceased was having dinner, when she was called to the ward, and found him sit- ting, black in the face. She sent for doctor. Witness relieved the deoeased s throat. Deceased u&ed to eat hurriedly. Dr. Hughes said when he arrived the nurse had removed food trom the mans Throat. Witness succeeded m forcing a i large unmasticatetl piece of potato up. De- ceased, like a number of old men, t>o ted his food, ajid death was due to -shock or fright following suffocation. The jury returned a verdict that deceased Wab accidentally choked.

Two Local Wills. LATE MR. JAMES TRUSCOTT'S ESTATE. The will of Mr. James Truscott, of 15, Marvel-street, Briton Ferry, who died on August 4, has been proved by Miss Sarah Ann Truscott, the daughter, the value of the estate being 291 10s. MUMBLES MAN'S LAST TESTAMENT. Probate of the will of Mr. James Wil- liams, of Gower-place, Mumbles. Oyster mouth, and formerly of Mount View, Church Park, who died on March 27th, has been granted to James Williams, of Land share Cottage, Gower-place, the son, ona of the residuary legatees, the value of the property being J3190.

-Á Llanelly Headmastership. At Llanelly Education Committee on Thursday evening, there were 58 applicants for the posjtio" head-master at the Higher EL. mentary School. j I v, as dccitu:«i to invito the following eleven candidates to appear at the next meeting:—Wm. Bailey, B.A. (Dublin), Int. B.Sc. (Lend.), -LL-.ri-Ily; J. A. J. Gajnn, B.A., R.Sc., Birmingham; John Howell. Llanelly; E. Denbyn Jones, B.Sc., Birming- ham J. Willis Jones, Llanelly John Lewis, Int. B.Sc (Lond), Llanelly; W J. Ree* B.A. (Lond), Gowerton; Arthur Sharpe, B.A. (Lond.), Cardiff; Llewelyn W. Jones,' B.A (Wales), Tregaron; W. J. Evans, B.Sc j (Lond.), Cardiff; and Ivor Thomas, B.Sc. (Wale#), M.A., Ph.D., Glanammaja. J

ROBERTS IN SOBS. Outburst of Emotion at Llan- drindod, LLandrindod Wells Religious Convention was continued an ThurscLav. when, at 8.30, a breakfast was given by the president. A visitor's prayer meeting was held in th j Albert Hail. Mr. Evaii Roberts attended, and said he had two things to tell them. When he rose to sp-ak someone in the congregation commenced to sing. "I will not keep yoa a few minuter," said Evan Koberte; "1 have two tilings to tell you." 'ihe singe* did not stop ana Evan Roberts remarked, "Brother, perhaps you have been moved by the Spirit to sing, but 1 have been i.ved by the Spirit to speak, and I want to sp.ak. The singer then stopped, but, another one took up tne singing, and said that he must sing, whereupon Evan Roherus, smiling, got up <i''id went out of the meeting. Mr. Roberts wis present at the Conven- tion meeting 111 the afternoon, when Mrs.. Penn Lewis spoke with great power. The congregation were rapidly leaving the mar- quee, when Mr. Evan 'Roberts "burst into' eof-s and prayer, aiad held the p.oplo in a grip of religious fervour. He appeared as if he could not constrain his pent-up emotion and felt bound to deliver- his message. Spøakng in WOOth, he aid he feared they had not the power ai-id the ptv-s -■ v of the Spirit, because tne were not homst towards God. Man was too prominent, and Goc would not give His Glorv to auotii-r- He complained of the fact that he was not atlcwed to deliver his message in the Albert Had in the morning, ibey must all, lie j addied, get out of sight, and if they made j room for Heaven, Heaven would oome down to them. Jesus claimed thcim first, and th-v mu^t give all to Him. He would ma':3 ,l easv for thtam to do ancj the asking of love o"ght to be sufficient. Once pooplo gave their hearts to God, all else would he j right. ThEY. must not 'tight indepand -'iitly but at; a regiment, and he retmarked, Lv wfy of illustrating this, that a single aoliier goiri £ to tho Boer War would stand a very poor cnanoe. The grjat thing was to be mad-; willing to be need by God. Afc the olose several £ sked Evan Robert? to say a few svorus in English. He s lid he was willing, if God toid him to sip-ai in that language. Roberts' Ejaculations at Llan- drindod. Mr. Evan Roberts attended the evening meeting at Llanorindod on Thursday, which was attended by nearly 2,000 people. Dur- ing the opening prayer by the Rev. Seth ing the opening prayer by the Rev. Seth Joshua, Mr. Roberts repeatedly ejaculated I "hide us, 0 Lord." Rev. F. B. Meyer and Rev. Charles In- tood delivered powerful addresses, and at the close of the meeting a torrent of praise broke out, hymn after hymn being sung for nearly an hour. Principal Edwards, Car- liili, tested the meeting. Two converts wer^ discovered, and "Diolch Iddo" was sung again and again.

CRUMLYN BURROWS COAL. 4,000 Acres on the Market. Beneath the Crumlyn Burrows lie 4.000 acres of steam coal awaiting development. There are signs that that development is not far off for although the area has only just been placed on the market by Mr. A. T. Williams, Lord Jerseys agent, negotia- tions are en foot for acquiring 1,000 acres, An English syndicate is first in the held, but it is .stated that a number of French speculators a^e PT°secuting inquiries. Un- questionably a Pit or p^8 gunk on th€ Bur- rows would be of immense benefit to Swan- sea and district. All the afuits in the upper measures have been proved and the ground thoroughly ex- piored. The lower measures run rll;ht un- der the site of the proposed new Swansea. Dock; and as the coal produced could be carried over the Swansea Harbour lines without touching any railway company s system, the freightage would amount to only a few pence per ton. In fact, the coal ar^ better situated 'than any other in the ^Morlcl, and in the opinion of local experts the Germans would have had a far more profitable investment had they let the unexplored Whitworth Estate alone and obtained a lease of the un- mcnse coai area of Crumlyn Burrows.

Landmark of Britcn Ferry Dies. The death has occurred 'of Mr. John Em- anuel, Briton terry, at the ripe old age of 85 years Deoeased belonged to one of the oldest farnilies in the neighbourhood-. He was a pilot, trom^ which profession he re- tired ne-irly two decades ago. The deceas- ed gentleman was considered one of the landmarks of the town, and m his death the oldest niaie inhabitant has passed away.

PRETTY "PICKLERS" PINAFORES Bevy of Beauty at Pontardawe Court. At Pontardawe on Thursday six really nice-looking young women, picklers, em- ployed at the Ystalyfera Tinplate Works- Sarah Jane Davies, Lizzie Mary Jones, Mary Lewis, Sarah Jane Davies, Edith Bowen, and Sarah Ann Lewis—were sum- moned for breach of contract by leaving work without notice. The girls had refused to work because aprons were not provided. Mr. R. T. Leyson represented Dr. Newton, who did not press for a heavy penalty. Clerk (to girls) Is any solicitor appear- ing for you? One- of the Girls No we appear for our- selves. Mr. Herbert Lloyd: No doubt they are well carved out for it. (Laughter.) Mr. Leyson: Yes, sir; and I realise the difficulty of my position. (More laughter.) Dr. Newton was about to be sworn, but defendants pleaded guilty. Mr. Lloyd (to defendants)': No work can be carried on if men ana women leave work without notice. You knew very well that if :wo or three of you leave work it spoils everything. Ycu may have had your griev- ancss but if so, you had nothing to do but to give in your notices. By goi^g out with- out giving notice you we\e injuring not only the employers, but also your fellow- workmen. You'll have to pay Is. and costs, and, for goodness sake, don't let us see you here again!" The girls bowed acknowledgment, paid their fines, and gracefully retired. It ran to 6s. ea:h.

Pontardawe Police Court. Before Messrs. Herbert Lloyd, H. G. Strick, and E. G. Benthall. TWO OF A TRIBE. John Brooks, mason, Clydach, was fined 5s. and costs for drunkenness. Precisely the same thing happened to John Mason, labourer, Clydach.

STRUCK SERGEANT SHILLUM. David Emanuel, collier, Brynamman, found guilty of having been drunk and re- fusing to quit the Caegurwen Arms, was fined 10s. He was aiso summoned for an assault on Sergt. Shillum whom he had struck in the jaw at the time. This cost him another 15s. For sending a little girl to fetch intoxi- cants in an nnsealed vessel, Elizabeth Thomas, Clydach, married, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Furiously riding bicycles cost Wm. Rees, tinworker, Ystalytera, and David George, collier, Ystalyfera, 10s. and costs each. MORE DRUNKS. Q. Clifford, mason, Pontardawe, was fined 10s. for being drunk and disorderly. For drunkenness and refusing to quit the Ivy Bush, Pontrlrda.we, Joseph Lewis, la- bourer, Ynismeuflw, was fined 15s. and costs. A "NEIGHBOURS' SQUABBLE." In the case of David Thomas, farmer, Alliwen, and David Hopkins, student, Allt- wen, charged with unlawfully wounding LI. Williams, Pen- Alltwen Farm, Alltwen, Mr. Henry Thompson, who was for the pro- secution, stated that the affair was a squab- ble between neighbours, which had now been amicably settled, and leave was asked to withdraw the case.—This was agreed to.

Funeral of Mr. Burg-ess, Aberavon The funeral of the lato Mr. T. H. Burgees, Roekle.gh, Aberavon,' took place at the Chapel of EA.se Cermteiry on Thursday, amid I y- overy manifestation of sympathy. The oofiin, which was of polished oak, was covered with w'reatlis. Amongst the senders w re Sir Arthur and Lady jane Viviain, Aid. Wm. Morgan, Treherbert, Mr. Morgw, and the officials and staff of the Margam Works. The cortege was one of th." most imposing seen in Aberavon. The chief mourners were deceas. d's sons, Messrs. T. A. Burgees (ex- Mayor). A. Burgers. H. Burgess, Llew. Bur- ge&s and Geo. Burgess. Rev. A. J. Ed- wards officiated.

Collier in Custody for Man- Slaughter. Late on Thursday night P.C. King, Ponty- pridd, arrested a Pontypridd colli r named Ligiitfoot, on a charge of cluing serious boauv harm to William Megan, a neighbour. Smoe the arrest, Megan had succumbed from his injuries, and on Friday Lightfoot •vae charged with causing the d.'iath of Megan. From enquiries made, it appears that the t-w j men had a conversation on Saturday night, about some dogs, and the deceased crude an accusation^ against Lightfoot, who it is alleged, took umbra™ and atrack Megan a Blow Later, Lightfcot followed Megan into his house, and retK-wed the quarrel, and it is stated that Lightfoot trod 1.1 Megan's stomach. I Prisoner was remanded in custody until Monday.

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I FRENCH FLEET'S VISIT. King Entertains Officers at Windsor Eighty French and thirty British officers left the South Royal Jetty at half-past 9 on Friday by a Sc>v»ih Western special for Windsor Castle, where they had been in- vited by King Edward to take luncheon. A guard of honour was mounted for the departure, and Rear-Admiral Winsloe ac- companied the party. The officers arrived- at the South Western Station from Portsmouth at 11.30. Lord Esher received them, and presented to Ad- miral Caillard the Mayo" and Corporation, who, attired in official robes, formally re- ceived and welcomed the party. The Mayor welcomed them, and Admiral Caillard, re- plying in English, thanked him for the wel- come and expressed the pleasure of himself and the officers generally at visiting Wind- sor. The officers, escorted by Lord Esher, drove from the station through the decorated streets of the town — heartily cheered en 1 route—to the Royal Majisoleum at Frog- inoTe, where they inspected the Royal tombs, and Admiral Caillard placed at the foot of that of the late Queen a magnificent wreath that of the late Queen a magnificent wreath of orchids and lilies, with an inscription describing it as a mark of homage from tho admiral and officers of the French Northern Squadron. The visitors afterwards drove I through the beautiful grounds to the Castle for luncheon. SEAMEN" DINE AT THE GUILDHALL. Punctually at noon the party arrived at Victoria Station, baing met by Captain Gamble and Commander Gamble The offi- cers and men quickly alighted, and the for mer, entering open carriages awaiting them, drove off to the Guildhall, quickly followed by a dozen open brakes containing seamen. Outside Victoria Station an enormous crowd had gathered, and loud cheers greeted the procession as it slowly swung out of the station and to Grosvenor-place, on the way to the Guildhall. The weather was beauti- fully fine.

--r Swansea Married Woman Falls Dead. A painfully sudden death took place in the early afternoon on Friday in Neptune- court, off the Strand, Swansea. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thomas, aged about 23, and the wife of Fredk. George Tho:nas, dock labourer. was washing clothes in her kitchen, when she fell in a fit on the floor. Her neigh bo irs ra.i to the assistance of the poor woman, who was expecting to be con- fined every day, and her husband wen* for a doctor. She pacsed away in the fit, ."hich lasted three-quarteis of an hour, just be. fore the arrival of Dr. Anderson. The neighbours were most solicitous tbeir endea' ir.s to bring her round, and the news of her death cast a gloom over the court and its immediate surroundings- Mrs. Thomas had had a few fits before, but otherwise she was in gooa neaith. She 'eav3s a child three yearsO old, who, while the neighbours were mourning' over the death-bed, was playing about the court v"rd. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas had not lived long iA the court. Ttey came from Mathew- street. An inquest was held at the Cardiff Arms Hotel, Strand, before the Swansea borough coroner, on the body of Mary Elizabeth Thomas (24), 4, Neptune-court, Strand, who died in a fit on Friday. Frederick George Thomas, dock labourer, husband, identified. the body. About 9.20 on Friday he went out to look for work, leaving her in the house. About 12.30 he was told his wife had had a fit. He went home. and found her nearly dead. He ran for Dr. Anderso^ Eight or nine weeks ago deceased had a K, but got all right after. Mrs. Amelia Evans, 5, Neptune-court, said that about noon a neighbour called her over a wall. "Come into the house," she said; "Mrs. Thomas is on the floor." De- ceased was unconscious, but the body was quivering and the muscles working. She and another woman lifted her on to a bed. She would lie quietiv for a moment, and then go intp another fit. Dr. Anderson saw deceased at one o'clock. She was dead. The convulsions were probably caused by pregnancy. The jury returned a verdict 01 "Death from natural causes."

Pontardawe Publican Summoned At Pontarda.we on Friday, George Stead- 1 nia.i Ivy Bush Ina, Pontardawe, Wä8 sum inoned for celling bottl.d beer in a place where he was not licensed tv do so.—Air. R. i. Leyson defended. R. i. Leyson defended. Inspector Gibbon met two men named Thomas Davids and David Jno. Lewis, of Ynysmeudw, in a lane near the Workhouse, on July 8. Iheir pockets were bulky, and he found they had four botti.es of Rogers' ale. Davies said they bad bought it from defendant. Witnetss found defendant at Ynysmeudw with a cart contain n-j- bottLd ale! and told him what had happened. De- feodant said the ale bad been ordered that I morning, but admitted it was paid for on th • road. Ask d if he hid booked ths order, defendant sa'd "Yes," and said the book was with his traveller at Abercrave. On the way to find the two men. clef 'ndant said "Now Y come to ii-k of it, Davies's is a weeklv order, which has been going on for sonio time." ajid added that it was on a iittle book at the house. He failed to pro- due," any book, and at Da vies's house his motwr said that no bejr had ever bean brought there. Sergt Hale ?Jeo gave evidence. For the defence Mr Leyson submitted •uha: if it was proved the order was given on th1 premi6es th^ case ovist be dismissed. s, Defendant said the order was given on the licensed premise, L t in cross-exa,mina.- tion. said he had no corroboration, docaineiat- a,ry or otherwise. Thomas Davies st.jri he gave the order at the house. Defendant was fined L5 and costs.

St Mary's Organ Recital. One could have heard the proverbial pin drop in St. Mary's Church, Swansea, on Thursday night, when Mr. C. Milton-Bill, organist of Holy Trinity, Gosport, and about eight years a got organist at Holy Trinity, Swansea, gave an organ recital. The church was comfortably filled, ana all were impressed with the organist's tech- nique. One fault only could be fcund, and that was, some of the fiaeT notes _ould hardly be heard, especially in Haydn's "Air with variations. But taken all through, it was a finished performance. One c< uld hardly wish to choose between the six items in the programme, but Handel's "First Con- certo" strucK one as being particularly deli- cately and skilfully executed, the variations rising and falling in perfect sympathy. "The PrieTe in A Flat" (Callaerts) wa.s almost o fine at times to be heard at the end of the church. During a break, Miss Reoo Francis-Wat- kins sang 1 the "Message of Hope" (Ait- ken), her vroioo being heard to advan age.

Late Llansamlet Landlord's Funeral. On Thursday afternoon the remains of the Late Mr. Hy. Bodycombe, of Smith's Arms, Llansamlet, fatally injured in a recent, trap accident, were^ laid to rest at Llansamlet Churchyard. The Vicar of Llan5»amlet offi ciated. and was assisted by the Rev. H. J. Stewart, B.A. (curate). The mourners included Mrs. Bodyoombe (widow), Mr. • Savours (brother-in-Law), Mr. H Bodycombe, Mr. D. R. Bodycombe, Mr. a.nd Mrs. Thomas ('S'iewen), Mr. and Mrs. Roberts (Lonla.s), Mrs. John Rees, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Williams (Llanelly), Mr. Robert Bodycombe, Miss Bodycombe, Mis.-i Jelly. Mr. and Mrs. D. Hopkins, Mr. E. B. Lewis and Mr. D. M. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. P. Rosser, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Davies (Penooed), Mr. R. Williams, Mi". B. Williams. Wreaths were sent by Mrs Bodycombe (widow), l>ady Williams, Mr. and Mrs. George Bodycombe, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bodycombe, Mr. and Mre. David Hopkins, and the Licensed Victuallers Association. Among those present were Dr. K Rice Morgan, Dr. Lewis Jones, Aid .Jordan, Mr. J Jordan (Glais), and the members of the Parish Council. NEGRO'S BRUTAL CRIME IN LAtfAKK. The Press Association Glasgow correspond- 001 telegraphs :-The Lanarks-hire police are scouring the mining villages for a negro, who is wanted m connection with the murder of an old woman at Larkhall, Lanarkshire. Late on Friday night a miner was pro- ceeding along the road when he saw the man near tho woman, who lay mot.ionlass on the ground. The miner approached, and the negro, brandishing a knife, threatened him if he came near. The miner, however, went nearer, whereupon negro fled, at the same time throwing the knife away. Upon examination, the miner iscovered that a. terrible crime had been committed, the old woman having been stabbed in the ueck She was dead. It is stated that her appearanco leaves no doubt that she had been outraged. The negro is described as about 20 vears of age, and of medium height. His arrest is shortly expected. ARREST EFFECTED: ACCUSED IDENTIFIED. The Press Association's Glasgow corres- pondent, in a later message says :—Five Larknall police report that at five o'clock this morning they apprehended a negro, who has been identified by" the miner as the man he saw standing by the woman's body. Deoeased is Mary Jano Jiff, aged 51, wife of a Larkhall miner. Her windpipe was severed. The negro was arrested about a mile from th 3 scene of the murder.

Cottage Homes Boys' Camp, The little Lads from the Cottage Homee (wh ) this week have taken the place of the Industrial School boys at the camp at the Mayais), had a right royal time on Thursday afternoon. The clerk of the weather un- doubtedly favoured them, as .the afternoon was an ideal one Councillor Tarr had ar ranged a capital programme, including a cricket match in the afternoon, sports in the evening, and a concert at night. A large number of visitors were present, among whom were many Guardians. A batch of the Industrial School boys went down to help 1 .>]r little comrades of the "Cottages" to make the afternoon a success, and rigtit well tky did it. The cricket match was between the Camp Boya and a team brought down by Mr. Geoigo Mayou. Mr. ,*ayo-us eleven played 16 of the Camp Boys, and the 1 ,u:lt was as a ought to be—a win for the Camp Boys bv .en runs. Result :-C.a.mp Boys 29 runs, Mr. Mayou's tuxin 22 runs. A second inn ings was started, but time would not allow it to be played out. The feature of this match was the bowling and wicket-keepia,^ of C Horrigan and S. Lewis, two of the Industrial School lads. J was a. trLat to see them bowl and stump u.ese grown up men. After the cricket match the boys were treated to a good tuck-in of tea, cake and bread and butter, and bv jove, didn't they enjoy it. It tooK Mr. .lio and his helpers aJ1 their time to appease th. B bi app.t'tes What a tine picture that snap-shot will make Then came the sports, and.. every oomp titoi put forth every nerve to win. Tne following a list of events and win ners^:— For bigger boys.—100 yards flat race: 1, B Bolt; 2, 1. Rosier; 3, W. Edwards Chariot race: 1, S. liopkin's team; 2. B Bolt's team. Obstacle race: 1, D. Harris; 2, J. Hopkins; 3, R Hopkm. Victoria Croso race: 1, T. Ross r; 2, R. Hopkin; 5, T Hie1: man. Smaller boys.—100 yards flat race: 1, J. Harrison; 2, W. Williams; 3, W. Evarus Three-legged race: 1, J. Harrison and W Evaus; 2, G. Evaas and 0. GodsJl Don key race: 1. G. Evans and F -wle; 2, 0. Gi'vchell and W Williams. Obstacle race: 1. Williams; 2, W. Fowls; 3, 0. Godsell. The events were finished up by ar egg and siphon race for thj l"dies:—1, Mis HalcWi; 2, Mrs. Davie6; 3, Mrs. Tarr. Priaes, m the shape of suitable books and boxes of chocolates, were now distributed by Mrs. Tarr. In the evening Mr Tom Jon s and his party gave a most delightful finish to a most enjoyable day Mr R. E. Jones kindly gave 3C!b& of C"„ke; Mre Davies, a bag of nuts; and Mrs. Tarr, box-js of chocolates

Swansea Scamp: Salutary Sentence. At Swansea on Friday, Thomas Kinna- ghen was charged with living wholly or in part on the proceeds of prostitution for six months prior to January, 1905. Defendant i was arrested on Thursday. Elizabeth Standing said she and defend- ant had lived together at a iodging-house. He didn't work, but lived on money she gave him. When she took the warrant out he ran away and went to his wife and child —where a man ought to be. In reply to defendant, witness said she had lived with him in Aberavon. P.S'. Cuff and Inspector West had seen defendant and the woman together. He did a little work occasionally. Defendant said he had never taken a fartiiing-piece from complainant. He had been working for his living—lately with pig iron. Clerk Show your hands.—(They were not very rough.)— Clerk That doesn't look as u you had been working in pig iron lateiy. Mr. Law If we adjourn the case for a few days, are you in a position to bring evidence that you were actually working during the period named? Defendant hesitated. Mr. Law: You are very doubtful, are you, as to whether they would come? Defendant: Yes. There were previous convictions against defendant, who was sent to prison for three months' hard labour.

Swansea and the Foresters' Court "Leeds 404 votes; Swansea 13." Such was the verdict of the Foresters' High Ccurt at Newcastle-on-Tyne when the vot- ing on the 1907 court came to being sifted. There is an impression abroad in some quarters in Swansea that 20 odd deiegat-s from the town went up. Were this the caso it would naturally be lasting a grave inflection on those entrusted with Swan sea's claims. "It wasn't 23, but 13," said a prominent Swansea Forester tc a "Post" man on Thurs- day, "so it is not quite so bad as it is made cut to be. 'Thirteen is very little support though? How about the other Welsh delegates?" "They voted wun the majority, of course. They could f^e Swansea this time had 'no earthly. and rather than A-ast-e their votes plumped for Leeds, and promised Swansea support next tim-j

Swansea Burglary: Widow Robbed. The residence of Mrs. M. Marment, an aged widow and shopkeeper, who lives atone at No. 46, Llangyfelach-road, Swansea was broken into between the hours of 11.30 p.m. on Thursday and a quarter to eight on Friday morning. Retiring at the above hour on Thursday night, everything appeared all right, but getting up on Friday morning she was sur- prised to find tha' the contents of the room had been disturbed, the place ransacked, and about 30s. taken from her skirt, and two gold rings, three brooches (one silver) missing. missing. Entrance had evidently been effected through tho land>ng window, and Mrs. Marment, who is rather deaf, 15 not sure whether she asped the bedroom door or Aut. The police have been informoa.

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Swansea Church Lads' Brigade g Returns. The Llandaff and St. David's Regimerots of the Church Lads' Bngade have been en- camped at Ulwcb, near Brecon, this weak. The Swansea, battalion, 120 strong, under tho charge of the ltcv. J. Simon, Lieut. Mayne, and Sergt.-Major Morley, have, witii the others, spent a most enjoyable time, 'lhe officer in charge reports a cle-an bil! of health for the week, in spite of minor aliments, and the general conduct and bear- ing of the lads throughout has bØL'D quits exemplary. The Swansea boys rendered a capital account of themselves at. the camp sports, capturing tlire --fourths the prizes otfei ed. Local winners :— Three-legged race (under 15): 1, Corpt. T. Davies and Pte. Jerram, Swansea; 4, Ptes Gikb and Cann (Swansea). Three-legged raoe (over 15): 1, Bugler Aubrev and Pte Barlow (Swansea); 3, Dr. C. Price and Cpl Roberts (Swansea). 120 yards (under 15): 1, Pte. Jerram (Swansea). 120 yards (over 15): 1, Bugler Ashford (Swansea); 3, Cpl. White (Swansea); 4, Bugi r Aubrey (Swansea). 80 yards pickaback (over 15): 1, CpL White and Pte. Reed (Swansea). High jump (under 15): 1, Pte. H. GHlea (Swansea); 4, Pte. Canrn (Swansea). 80 yards chariot raoe: 1, Swansea team. 150 yards equipment race (open): 1, Bugler Lauder (Swansea); 3, Dr. Pnoe (Swansea). 120 yards band (handicap): 2, Bugler Hart- well (Swansea); 3, BugLr ^shfora (Swan- sea); 4, Bugler Aubrey (Swaiwe, 220 yards (staff sergeants): 1, S. S. Ridg- wav (Swansea); 3, S. S. Barton -Swansea]. Wheelbarrow raoe: 1, Pt", barlow and Bugler Aubrey (Swansea); 3, Cpl. Roberts arid Pte. Serle (Swansea) 12C yards consolation (under 15): 1, Pte. Peacock (Swansea); 2, Pte. Hyett (Swaa- seal: 3, Pte. Keen (Ely) and Pte. Weston (Swansea) dead beat. 120 yards consolation (oyer 15): 2, Pte. Squires (Swansea). 'Three-lap walking handicap (open): 2, BpgLr Aubrey (Swansea); 6, Pte. Reed (Swansea). Camp was 6truck to-day (Saturday), and the Swansea contingent entrained at 11.20 a m., arriving home at 1 22. vhere the con- tir.ger.tc3 were taken charge of by several officers, and marched to their respec- tive headquarters. Swansea officers who visited camp during tho week were the Revs. J. ;ns, y Morris and D.Thomas, and Captain Doa- D aldsoI1 (St Gabriel 6), who took charge of the lina for inspection. All the arrangements for the Swansea I Batialion were in the hands of the Rev. J. Simon, who also shouldered all the finaae'd | responsibilities, and who -ili be glad to rec lve financial help from sympathisers with the Church Lads' Brigade.

Swansea Volunteers' Sports, the regirrental sports m oonnection with the 1st R.G. V.A encampment at South tiooh, tooii place betore a large assembly 01 spectators The band played a tine se- lection ot music. A squad of Briton Farry Company gave a display ot figure hmg, for which they were loudly applauded, and a very o. ueMui smojiing concert was held in the evening. ihe followaig were the results of the sports lag of war: 1, No. 5 Company (Bnton Ferrvi- 0. j\o. 4 Company (Morriston). 1st Glamorgan R.G A. (Vol.) beat South Hook Fort R.G.A. 10t; yards (scratcn): 1, Gr. Jowett; 2, Gr. John, 3, Sergt Hopkina. I hree-legged raoe: 1, Grs. Jowett and Payne; 2, bd. Bowen and Jones. 100 yards V.C. 1, Grs. Griffiths and Waiters; 2, Gr. Mungey and Tpr. S. Davies; 6, lrpt. Hoskins and Davies 440 yards (scratch). 1, Gr. John; 2, Gr. Jowett; 3, Gr. Griffiths. Veterans race: 1, Gr. James; 2, Gr. Harris; 3, Corpl. Frayne. Sergeant's raoo (handicap): 1, Sergt.-Trpt. Griffith. (No. ^4 Company); 2, C.S M. Cratchley (No. 3 Companyi; 3, Master Cook Sergt. Yeo (No 1. Company). Band race 1, S. Williams; 2, T. Madden; 3, A. Palmer. Consolation race: 1, Sergt. White; 2, Gr. E. Lewis; 3, W R Jcon,e. Coilonel Walker, Dngadier commanding Severn Defences, was present at ti. annual gun practice with the 5 inch B.L. Howitzers, which wtTe brought down to camp by the regiment The annual inspection of the troops also took place, the inspecting offioer being in the unavoidable absence of Colonel Shute, Colonel Jackson, commanding R.G.A. Pern broke Sect

Aberavon Town Council, The Highway and General Purposes Com- mittee of the Aberavon Town Council met on Wednesday evumng, Mr. Aaron James presiding. The Medical Offioer reported that th"\ birth rate for July was 55.50 per thousand per annum, and the d-ath rate 7.50 per thousand. Only six cases of infectious dis- ease occurred Mr A. T. Williams (Lord Jersey's agent), wrote complaining of tho delay in recon- structing the Esplanade.—The Town Clerk was instructed to point out that the Council were inviting tenders, and that no unneces- sary delay had taken plaoe, except on the part of tne London authorities Mr. J. A. Stephens, Blaengwynfl, wrote for permission for Bla-angwynii Brass Band to play on the Beach on Saturdays. -The request was agreed to. Mr. Edmund Law, of Neath, wrote, offer- ing to pay the Council £3, for the "absolute" use of the Pier Head on August 17 and 24, on which days he was giving "treats" to about 3,00 of Neath's poor children.—It was decided to accept Mr. Law's offer, but not to give him the "absolute" uee of the Pier on the davs mentioned. Mr. Frank Smith suggested that the Council make overtures to the Glyncorrwg r Urban District Council, the Neath Rural Council, and the Margam Conncil, with the object of opening up a main road through the Afan Valley to A bera va-a and Port Tal- bot. Mr. Smith pointed out that such a scheme could not help but improving the status of the town. as in the vicinity of t1. proposed road were extensive coalfields.— The suggestion was agreed to.

I about £1,050 to meet the expense3. In other than monetary considerations, it must be willingly conceded the people of Aberpennar I have every reason to be at least satisfied. The Gorsedd to-day was a signally happy and memorable event. On the stone circle which studded tha verdure at the bottom or the glen, the bards sat in their white and blue robes, and on the slope around was, an immense concord of people all able to bear and see what happened. The ela.bora.te bir- lais horn was a prominent sight as well as the hugh swerrd. Rev Dr. Gomer Lev^ia, whose voice reverberated through the woods, ascended the Maenllog stone to proclaim the Swansea, Eisteddfod, and "Arlunwydd Benygarn" seconded that town's claim, fiir Marchant Williams eloquently gave the eis- teddfod's history and his forty years' con- nection with it. Lord Aberdare also stood aiert on the stone to address his brother nection with it. Lord Aberdare also stood aiert on the stone to address his brother Druids in English, and he appealed to the people of Aberdare to keep the Gorsedd circle intact. (Applause.) After "Cad- fan," the Archdruid, had accepted from Miss Rceina Davies, Treherbert, a bouquet of flowers, a number of honorary degrees were conferred, amongst them being one *0 the Vicar of Aberpergwm. The ceremony oemg over, and the procession re-forming, the latter was led back into the town through taickly-lmed streets. Before an audience fairly promising ia numbers, the eisteddfod meeting opened with Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," "Eos Wenallt" taking the solo. Friday's awards were: — Cywydd on "Y Gwir Arwyr, one only was sent in, and this was considered un- worthy of the prize, which was withheld. Two success! orators made speeches on "The Cynon Valley" for go'd and silver medals. They were Mr. J. H. Davies, Yms- hir (gold), and Mr. W. J. Richards, Bridg- end (silver). Elagy to' the late Ben Bowen. Three en- tered, but the prv. was withheld. Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P. (president), said that last year at Aberdare, where they bad held the best eisteddfod he had ever pre- sided over, compet;tlun was sc keen and ex- citement so high that they forgot to cal' for the president's speech. (Laughter.) Senior violin 50'0 (over 16) The best piece was "Saltare!le" (E. German). Tno cut of 23 played, and MT. German angrily ex- claimed that some of them ought not to nave entered. The prize went to Miss Hilda Brown, Mountain Ash. "Cynonfardd" read a brief adjudication by Prof. O. i-. Edwards on "Welshmen from Home." The only entry, that of "Tramor- wr," was awarded the prize. Only one biography was written on Penry Williams, Hugh Hughes, and Joseph Ed- wards, and the adjudicators withheld the prize. ¡ Flute solo: Winner, J. Carter, Abertillery. Essay on the light thrown upon the bi.ble I. by recent discoveries Prize divided oetween Mr. Joseph Jones, B.A., Oxford ("Qodd- iwr"), and "Disgybiwr." Pennilnon with harp (South Wales cus- tom): Prize divided between M:ss Evans I and friends and Miss Rees and friends. Quartette, "0, come everyone that Airct- i eth" Mrs. Mills Reynolds and friends. Baritone solo: Out of 35 competitors, Mr. LI. R. Bowen, Swansea, won the prize, MIs-h Nanny Tout, one of the American visitors, sang the eisteddfod song. The adjudication was given ou the four dramas illustrative of Weish life in ti.e 19th century. One dealt with eisteddfocuc U.6ti- wtions another with the temperance ques- tion, and another with a strike. The three adjudicators, acting independently, eacn de- cided that not one deserved the prize Penniilion singmg (for four boys): Wm. David Evans and friends, Mardy. Tenor solo.—Two appeared out of h test of 46: Mr. Llew James, Aberdare. The winner of the e^glyn, "Yr Allwedd," was "Eifion Wen," Portmadoc. "0! Lorely May" (German) was the test set the glee parties, of whom three out )f mn" entered attended. Ihe Towysade Glee Party (conductor, Mr. J. S. Davies); Mid- Rnondda glee singeera (Mr. D. -u vans; Porth Glee Society (Mr. D. James), sang in the order named. and tne prize of ] I guineas wertr. to Mid-Rhondda. THE EISTEDDFOD ORCHESTRA. Li the National Eisteddfod Orchestra at Mountain Ash, the local members were: Mr M. Goudman, Swan&ea (principal 'cello); Mt. W. Whittaker Swansea (second vrolir; Mr. W. G. Walters, Swansea (tyrnpan;; Mr. J. SamueL, Llanelly (clar:onet); Mr. Gomer Jones, MaeMeg (first violin). MAGNIFICENT SINGING BY THE MALE VOICE CHOIRS Study of the Gwentian dialect and its re- lation to the modern speech (.f Glamorgan: Ieuaai Gwent. Prof. Anwyl said the service rendered to the study of an important dialect as this fuily justified him to award the prize. The win- ner's name is the Rev. John Griffiths, Na.nfy- moel. "0, Lovely May" (R. German) wa.s the test set the glee parties, of whom three out of nine entered attended. Towvside Glee Party (conductor, MI. J. S. Davies) Mid- Rhondda GIœ Singers (conductor, Mr. D. Evans), and Portn Glee Society (conductor, Mr. D. Davies), sang in the order named, and the prize of £10 10s. went to Mid-Rhon- dda. The adjudicator spok-a briefly. He was rather disappointed, the liult being that the renditions were not suScently dramatic. ^With the exception of a tew front seats, ali the vast pccommodation of the pavilion was filled when th"- male voice choirs com- menced about a quarter to four. There was the-a consiaerable ground for hope that the day's receipts would leave but a small de- ficit. This contest was -econc' in interest only to the chief, and the supporters wildly applauded ea^h party as they sang in the order given in the test piecJ "Home- ward Bound" (D. C. Williams) -.—Mid- Rhondda (Mr. R. Jones), Resol- ven (Mr. T. J. Williams), London Wehh (Mr. Merlin Morgan), Havelock, Newport (Mr. G. F. Davies), Cynon Male Voice Party (Mr. E. J. Clements), Rhymney (Mr. D. Owen), and Newport (Mr. Spencer K. Jones). The audience sang a hymn while waiting for the result, and the suspense was such that when Sir Walter Parratt stepped forward, it was some minutes before he could get sJence. Sir Walter Parratt, in delivering his ad- judication, said that he thanked that magm- ficent assembly for singing their national hymn (referring to the hymn-singing during the adjudication), which had given him IID- mense pleasure, and which seemed to have consecrated the festival. He was very anxious to hear it, and ho would never for- get it. He had heard it sung before, but not by such a body of Welsh people. Sir Walter then went on to say that it was very fitting that the eisteddfod should close with the most brilliant efforts. He wished to remove an impression that the adjudicators generally were not pleased with some of the performances. They must understand that when the adjudicators made their criticism they said much Less about the excellencies of the performance" than about the failings. The exoelleiijies were many and great, and it had been a matter of gre »t difficulty to choose the best, and they had to pick out the main failings in the hope that their remarks flight be educative. (Applause.) The sing- ing on previous day was by no means equal to that of the mixed choirs heard the day before, but it was, nevertheless, exceed- ingly creditable. Dealing with the singing of the choirs in the present competition, he remarked that it would hav^ given the ad- juoicat-OTs gnat pleasure it they could have awa.rcteci three prizes. With regard to the performances that afternoon, he must say t nat the piece chosen was one of extreme diffi- culty, and required a great variety of ex- pression—devotion, fire, affection. There were all sorts of thmgg brought into it, and most of the ehoi.ro rendered the piece in an admirable fashion. All the choirs did not render all tnese equally well. Some sang the storm with magnificent spirit and vigour, whilst others excelled in the prayer, and one or two quite awed the adjudicators. They would, therefore, understand that they (tne adjudicators) had a very hard task before them again, and devoted much con- sideration to it, ajid so difficult was the task that, they finally decided—and he hoped this would not be agamo" the rule of the Eistedd- fod—to bracket the first two choirs and -\sk tho committee to unite the prizes offered and divide them equnliy between these two choirs. Ho woai.; mention the London Welch, becaufe they had come such a iung way to compete, and this was partly the cause of their getting tired towards the end. j They did their first part exceeding'y weil, | but towards the end they were a little 'ess I J vigorous. 'nhe t\v,, choirs between which „e suggested that th« first and second prizes should be divideo were the Eiesolven Choir and the Rhvnaey Choir. !<Juri applause.; The success 01 Resolven was greeted with another overwhelming outburst of cheering, renewed when Rhymney was bracketed with them. NOTES FROM THE EISTEDDFOD. The Mayor of Swansea was introduced from the stage., and warmly applauded. Said a local patriot then: "This pavilion won't be in it with what we shall build. Swansea District's M.P. gave his signa- ture in support of London "ar oi Abertawe." Vv .ten there were only two applications, it is hard to understand ihic va-ci'latio. The members of the Gorsedd Committee Ir-tist have been little startled when the threatening array ot Abertawe's men w<nt to their meeting. They were feeling pretty trianiphant when they saw they would get their way. An unique and attractive feature til the decorative displays is the woollen arch erected over the niam entrance. Two towers arc joined by a bridge and capped with battlements, designs of eisteddfodic emolems being worked with coloured wools on the ground work of white. The designs include a oriiliaat ooioureo scroll the words, 'Hedd web a Cro^saw i'r Heisteddfod Genedl- aethol," the Prince Llaneilyn lions on four quarters of a largo shield, and the Prince of Wales' plume, which is the registered trace mark of the firm who erected it, Messrs. Parry and Rocke. As will be seen by the following list, Rhondda and Swansea Vallevs were well represented in the list of newly initiated 'a'n ^•]f rre :rMr- ?,Jo"oraJi i £ vans, Ystradfelite, who takes the title of "Pen- cerdd Meat in Mr. Thomas Davies, ^Vn- henoy Garodle"; Mr. Griffith Thomas, isiradielite, "Gweiedydd" Mr. Morgan rTi<-e, istraogyn^if-, "Meurig Prys"; Mr fcamuei Lioyd, Resolven, "lyfyr .\fedd"; Ys^te, "Lienor- Richards, Liandobie, "Pen- cerdd Biatna Mr R. Richards, Amman- ford, Pencerctd Saron" Mr. M. Rees, Pon- tarcLawe, "Cerddor y Bryn" Mr. L. Wal- nrvr?;Tetja" os' "Gerddor y Creiglvn" Mr. D. 1 homas, Manoravon, "Cerddor Gw-i!i" • il' Hands, "Cer- or Hefn Mr. D. R. Edwards, Tynv- maes, 'Dewi Cynfais" Mr. Owen Davies, Llanarth, "Dolecog." MERSRS. PARRY AND ROCKE'S W00LLEJT ARCH. There is quite a history connected with "e the woollen arch over the chi2f entrance, In December last the committee approached Messrs. Parry and Rocke, Ltd., with the request that they would send down and erect' the wool area which they had put up in Swansea on the occasion of the King's Visit m July laet, and Messrs. Parry and°Rocke, Ltd., promised to do this, putting their arch carefury aside in their warehouse lor t.iis purpose. Unfortunately on March 30th this warehouse and its contents were completely! destroyed by fire, which did damage to the extent of £ 20,000, and the arch wa.s d-es- troyed with the warehouse. Notwithstand- ing this disaster Messrs. Parrv and Rocke determined not to disappoint the committee, and energetically started about "building the present arch. Mr. Goddard, the artist, who had designed the King's arch, was instructed to submit a special design, and the pretty structure now .standing is the outcome of that design.