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Co^'ff r « CORN. ^"irday (from the Cardiff Grain *as of te^ 8, report).—Our market to- a holiday character, with a small ft3^^ Quotations for wheat, both w* tW foreign, were practically unchanged ^So akf last Saturday. Feeding stuffs about unaltered on the week. ^Lh^h (Oar-r«-, CATTLE. ^iwr °f fat.. Tuesday.—There was a small Ifish f on °ffer at our market to-day, <io<f?>ere s a middling description. Good but Prices cCarce- Sheep and lambs were few, Joi, -Wices Calves were not so plentiful, QVjt "Ut j)j.;5fe unchanged. Pigs were plenti- ter ^ions. ~,e small weights were scarce. $o*,c»t.: -battle: Prime steers, 60s to 62s tWlti v.?1on<Iary lots, 56s to 58s per cwt; yea.ri^L 6d to 50s per cwt. Sheep: Jpr ,0'ol, sij "s~~shorn, 7 £ d to 8d per lb.; in lot« 5,eii 'b.; lambs, 9d to lOd per lb. 8Ei Calves, 6 £ d to 8d per lb. Pigs: re; ol score; middles. 8s 6d to 9s *W,J Sows X,a'i weights, 9s 3d to 9s 6^ per W: *a« ,^° 6s 3d per score. The ™ten- ?xl4pt had y- UP to the average, and the a.rrti- holiday appearance. The Va> of cattle at the docks had a e out f-1,?terfere with business, buyers iSaif8 hm \U' their arrival. At the close of ber °rd, Tn remained unsold. cattiJles^'ay-l>out the same rum- t 33 last week; 1,000 more sheep ^RV.ra^e better. Quotations:—Cattle, 64d +5tep' to 9d; lambs, 9d to lOJd, 10 8d per lb. ^><«then Q „ BUTTER. *olrf °f bm* ^Urday.—'There was a good 71^. at fro in the market to-day, which p *° 9d to 9d per lb.; basket butter, r^6r lb. Jnn'rt ^irda63^-—First?. 733 per cwt; seconds, 7os; Ik Superfine firkine, 76sj fine • ^86. °lcest boxes, 79s. Number of fir- r o HOPS. ,^°D an^i y (from Messrs. Piercy and bo^ merchants, report).—The Dria" tlig week has been fairly active, for ks Ou ban(ja'€r dearer owing to the small There is also more demand SlamL- nl? tak^1 old h°Ps- which are gra- for t>r s are increaeing values. The 8a very backward condition 01 tIlB year.

<, GAZETTE NEWS. ^rSJCY ACTS, 1883 AND 1890- ^Uli^a RECEIVING OBDEES. 6Van' Cardiff'road' Mountain Ash, hw*1?9, Rhos-on-Sea, near Colwyn ^"M^fiudno ately residing at Bryn Estyn, fowl^ofJihill-road, Sparkhill, Wor- Jlleyman plasterer, formerly of ? K. iTji]fynmiIl' Swansea, builder. at «Lan^ Chas- H- Langford, trad- Cardiff, (lothiers. Pat*11, Nelson-street, Llandrindod ^«lk RJje'vn, liiddieton-street, Llan- C \J«wlnor, coachman. j^l" °f Evans town, Aberkenfig, ^ho^ON?1- Aber^ ,ire8ldlnf ,at Windsor-road, nea N^ad afnJal Sy' andTlat«ly trading at VaU«v Itn^d,T-and,?eolfa<'h' Ystrad, ^end ^^nd Evanstown, Aberkenfig,

Wa>nd«^ DING"UP NOTICES. *^raSr&nte of Friday ni^ht states W y ( £ ?v^- the y eeneral meeting of the Uuc«S, Abbey Steamship Com- held at the registered sf p^shi^y be w?d ajld duly confirmed that ^ying w nd, nP voluntarily, the ^SFEX A„ TH„ (Limited) has been 11 a"»* B1- &r^ntlv B A-O B- Institute and dni at Institute, Cacdi^ ^Utid y confirmed that the com- ch^nv^ntarily Mr. Harry ioan of the winding-up meet-

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r TRADE REPORTS. SWANSEA. The development of the trade of the port is becoming more pronounced. The past week has been characterised by exceptional activity, the total trade being the second best on record, although the imports were below the average. There was again a good stipply of tonnage, which shippers utilised to the full: Compared with the corresponding period of last year, the returns give an increase of 28,562 tons. The imports include—from France 418 tons pitwood. Spain 1.800 tons iron ore, Holland and Belgium 340 tons general, Ships Island (U.S.A.) 1,020 loads timber. New York 239 tons general. The total ship- ment of coal and patent fuel amounts to 71.602 tons, shipments of coal including—France 17,095 tons. Sweden 2,772 tons, Denmark 1.100 tons. Holland 1,859 tons, Germany 3,150 tons. Italy 11,395 tons, San Francisco 8,150 tons. and home port; 12,430 tons. Patent fuel—France 2.750 tons, Spain 600 tons, Italy 3,570 tons, and Algeria 3,000 tons. Shipments of tin-plate are still heavier than the previous week. and eight vessels are expected to load after the holidays. The past fortnight's shipment is one of the largest ever made, and it is satisfactory to note that I steamers for the States ara taking larger quantities. Imports 9.966 tons, exports 82,065 ton's, and total trade 92,031 tons. compared with 87,321 tons the previous week and 63,469 tons the corresponding period last year. Ship- ments of coal 61,682 tons, patent fuel 9,920 tons, and tin-plates and general goods 10,463 ton-, the latter including—for France 415 tons, Spain 200 tons, Belgium 150 tons. Holland 1.100 tons. Italy 1,088 tons. Batoum and Odes'sa 4,100 tons. United States 1.200 tons. and home ports 2,210 tons. Shipments of tin-plate 113,734 boxes, and receipts from works 47,801 boxes. Stocks i. the dock warehouses and vans 147,740 boxes, compared with 213,673 boxes this day week and 132,667 boxes at this date last year. Steamers to load-Kansas City for New York. Tyria for Mediterranean ports, Douro for Lisbon and Oporto, Hector for Nantes, City of Lisbon and City of Cadiz for Hamburg. Princess Alexandra for Copenhagen. and Rothiemay for St. Petersburg. Vessels in dock: Steam 29, sail 83—total 117. Imports: Pig iron 835 tons. steel scrap 165 tons, iron ore 1,800 tons. copper ore 260 tons. blende ore 408 tons, lead ashes 10 tons. pitch 374 tons, manure 120 tons, building material 1,047 tons, pitwood 418 tons. timber 1.020' tons, grain 1,093 tons, fish 44 tons, arsenic 53 tons, sundries, '2,319 tons. Export-: Coal 61,682 tons. patent fuel 9,920 tons, and tinplates and gene- ral merchandise 10,463 tons. DOWLAIS. The past week was again characterised by a full measure of activity in all the departments. Manufactured iron and steel were largely in evidence, the output of rails and sleepers being above the average. Small goods received a good share of attention, and there was a surplus make of steel plates. Tin bar found a ready market. Heavy cargoes of iron ore. principally from Bilbao, were imported, the stock in hand being now very substantial. All the collieries continue to work full time, and no hitch or hindrance ha's occurred for a long period, a matter for general congratulation.

LOCAL COMMISSIONS. The "London Gazette" of Friday night con- tains the following:- WAR OFFICE, May 19. The undermentioned officers to be second lieutenants, dated the 20th inst. 8th Hussars.—Lieutenant John Carbury Hol- ford. from the Cardigan Artillery, in succes- sion to Lieutenant M. de Bathe, resigned. LINE BATTALIONS. The Itoyal Scots Lothian Regiment.—Second- lieutenant Hubert Lionel Budge, from the 3rd Battalion the Welsn Regiment, in succession to Lieutenant C. C. Gordon, deceased. Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lanca- shire Regiment).—Lieutenant Cunliffe Herbert Marsh, from the 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, in succession to Lieutenant B. R. Goren, promoted. Second-lieutenant Geoffrey R. Mott, from the 4th Battalion South Wales Bor- derers, in succession to Lieutenant C. E. Lewis, promoted. The Welsh Regiment.—Second-iieutenant Ber- nard Evan Morgan, from the 3rd Battalion, vice R. G. Patchett, removed from the Army. Second-lieutenant Bernard Francis Vernon R-treourt, from the 4th Battalion the South WaJes Borderers, in succession to Lieutenant H. R. Westmacott, promoted. Second-lieutem> nt Walter Robertson Coning- ham. from the 3rd Battalion the Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment), in succession to Lieu- tenant O. B. Pritchard, promoted. Lieutenant Charles Francis Irvine Wimberley, from the 4th Battalion the King's (Liverpool) Regiment, in succession to Lieutenant R. T. Toke, seconded. The "London Gazette" on Tuesday night oontains the following:- WAR OFFICE, May 23. MILITIA ARTILLERY. Pembroke Artillery.-Captain L. Peskett is granted the honorary rank of major; dated the 24th inst. MILITIA INFANTRY. 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers—Lieute-' nant L. W. H. Tringliaim to be instructor of, musketry; dated the 24th inst. 3rd Battalion South Wales Borderers.—Major C. S. D. O. Oldham resigns his commission. Oaptain S. W. Morgan to be major; dated the 24th inst. VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. 2nd Glamorgan.—Thomas Appleby Edwards to be second-lieutenant; dated the 24th inst. VOLUNTEER RIFLES. 1st Pembrokeshire Battalion Welsh Regiment. -Surgeon-lieutenant J. M Phillips resigns his commission, also is permitted to retain his rank, and to continue to wear the uniform of the battalion on retirement; dated the 24th inst 3rd Battalion WeLsh Regiment.—Captain T. Morgan resigns his commission; dated the 24th inst. Volunteer Infantry Brigades, South Wales.- Surgeon-lieutenant-colonel P. E. Hill. 1st Bat- talion South Wales Borderers, to be brigade- surgeon-lieutenant-colonel on appointment as senior medical officer to the brigade; dated the 24th inst.

LOCA.L PATENTS. The following record to May 17 is supplied by Mr. N. Watts, Chartered Patent Agent:- APPLICATIONS FOR PATENTS. George Henry Smith, Cardiff: Wireless tele- graphy; No. 9,729, May 9. Benjamin Watts and Charles Lawrence, Car- diff: Registering apparatus for coin-freed machines; No. 9,869, May 10. Ernest Nicholls, Pcnarth: Golf club; No 10,026, May 12. INVENTIONS PROVISIONALLY PROTECTED. Louisa Mary Palmer. Newport: Combined iron bucket and soap-holder. William Henry Morgan, Cardiff: Horse-shoe. APPLICATIONS TO REGISTER TRADE- MARKS. C. Bowden and Co., Cardiff: For chemical substances. Frederick Stephen Turner, Cardiff: For an ointment for human use. i

EISTEDDFGDAU SEMI-N ATI OX AL GATHERING AT POKTH, The seventh annual semi-national eisteddfod, in aid of the Porth Cottage Hospital, opened on Monday at Porth, and will be continued to-day (Tuesday). The weather, although threatening in ths morning, held up fine, with the result that there was a large attendance, and the audience was accommodated in a spacious tent. The arrangements throughout were admirable, and the officials are to be con- gratulated upon the provision made for the comfort of the visitors. Last year the sixth eisteddfod was not held at the usual time, viz., Whitsuntide, owing to the strike. It was adjourned to Christmastide, but. unfortunately, the weather then turned out to be very wretched, and a financial less was sustained by the committee. This was to be regretted, as the object is such an excellent one, and, possibly, the failure of the event last year spurred the officials on to re-doubled efforts thi's year. At all events, they succeeded in attracting a record number of entries in the chief competitions, especially for to-day (Tues- day). Altogether the hospital has benefited from these eisteddfodau to the extent of jibout £950, and if the weather remains fine over to- day it is anticipated that there will be a good surplus as a result cf the present effort. The chairman of the committee was Mr. Thomas Richards; vice-chairmen, Dr. Ivcr H. Davies. Mr. E. Samuel, B.A. (Porth), and Mr. D. Williams (Porth); treasurers. Messrs. Jones and Jones. Porth; general secretary, Mr. B. Williams; and secretary of the committee, Mr. Edgar Thomas. The general secretary and the committee secretary worked very hard, and a great deal of the success of the gathering is to be attributed to them. The conductor on Monday was the inimitable "Gurnos/- who filled up dull moments with amusing anec- dotes. The adjudicators were as follow: — Music, Mr. L. C. Venables, London, and Mr. R. C. Jenkins, R.C.M., Llaneliy; and recita- tions, Dr. Gurnos Jones and "Ap Rhydderch," Hafod. The accompanists were Mr. D. Lloyd. Tonypandy, and Mr. T. 1). Edwards, of Ponty- pridd. The chief contests during the day were the juvenile choir competition and the chief choral contest, a first prize of JE60 being offered for the latter, and p second prize of £ 10. The following were the results of the com- petitions- Pianoforte solo. confined to juniors under fourteen (25 competitors).—1st, Master H. Jones, 75. Griffith-street, Mardy; 2nd, Miss Rose Silkstone, Pontypridd; 3rd, Miss Ada Thomas, Ton, Pentre. Recitation. Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon," for girls under fourteen (eleven competitors).—Miss Mary Haddock, Treher- bcrt. Violin solo, Romance in F." for juniors under pixteen (thirteen competitors).—1st, Master Hyman Freedman, Pontycymmer; 2nd,] Master R. P. Evans, AbertiUery; 3rd, Master E A. Hookey. Blaina. Contralto solo, "The Lord is Risen" (Sulli- van) (23 entries).—Miss Lily Kendry Price, Pen- rhiweeiber, whom the adjudicators compli- mented. Recitation, for males, "Y Groes Udn" (The Dark Cross).—Mr. J. J. Colby, Aberkenfig, was successful out of seventeen competitors. Baritone solo, "Rhys ap Gw-onwy" (25 com- petitors).—Mr. G. T. Llewelyn, Port Taibot. Soprano solo, l'ecit" "Opea Uuto Me the Gate- air "1 Will Extol, The?" 122 competi- tors).—Miss Gertrude Wedlake, 120. Woodville- road. Cardiff. Miss Wedlake, after receiving the prise, gave, by request, an excellent ren- dering of "0, na hyddaïn haf o byd." JUVENILE COMPETITION. The juvenile choral competition attracted two choirs only, viz., Gosen Choir, Clydach Vale (conductor, Mr. T. Thomas), and Ynishir (conductor. Mr. J. Howells). The test was, "Gwisg dy Gleddyf" (0. Edwards), and two prizes were oifered..67 and £3. Mr. Venables gave the adjudication, and expressed the opinion that juvenile choirs would be better if restricted to quite children. The voice should be what were known Iii equal voiee parts, say, two soprano and contralto. He was not finding fault, but was giving his opinion for what it was worth. In reference to the first choir, there was a necessity for more voice cultivation in the case of the children. The voices were not very sweet, and there was a nasal quality which was very pronounced. They h;td not a controlling power, and were flat at times. The tenors were decidedly weak, and in some parts altogether inaudible, while the bass were not strong enough. With regard to the second choir, the members had better developed voices, the tenors and basses being especially stronger. Although he noticed a lack of balance of vocal tone in the sopranos and altos, yet this choir was certainly better than the first. The first prize was awarded to Ynishir Choir, and the second to Gosen. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION. Five choirs had enteredfol" the chief choral competition, but only three competed, viz.. 1st, Pontycymmer (conductor. Mr. John Phillips); 2nd. Ynishir (conductor, Mr. Gwilym Thomas); 3rd, Maesteg (conductor, "Gwilym Taf"). The teat piece was "Be Not Afraid" ("Elijah"), and each choir was restricted between a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 150 voices. The first prize was JE60 and the second £10. A great amount of interest was taken in the event, and in the result the first and second prizes were amalgamated and divided between Ponty- cymmer and Maesteg Choirs. Mr. Venables, in giving the adjudication, said he noticed in the first choir a pretty sharp attack, but he also noticed what rather offended his ear—unless it was used purposely to pro- duce a certain effect—a tendency to shakiness in the male voices. He preferred a steady tone, as a rule, especially in choral singing. Mr. Jenkins and himself felt that neither of the choirs made enough of the rallantando in "Be not Afraid." A little more declamation was wanted there, and then the full choir would enter with the utmost majesty, repeating "Be not afraid." In the commencement No. 2 Choir was very good indeed, and the voices were steady and well-balanced, but, unfortu-1 natel.v. they did not seem to carry that power throughout. The voices alsD varied in quality. He thought highly of their first and last move- ments, but not, nearly so well of the quick time. In the third choir the contraltos were good and the male voices steady. There was more majesty, ring, and steadfastness in the last few measures than in either of the other choirs. If the second choir had maintained through the quick movement the excellence of their first and last movements, he thought they should have had no option but to divide the two prizes amongst the three. As it was, the first and third choirs, although differing in particular points, were so close in the general result that the adjudicators felt obliged to combine the first and second prizes, and divide the sum total between those two choirs, viz.. Ponty- cymmer and Maesteg.—The result was received with much applause.

SECOND DAY. As was anticipated, the special attractions at the Porth Semi-National Eisteddfod on the second day attracted an immense gathering. In fact, the receipts on Tuesday were of so satisfactory a character that the Cottage Hospital is likely to benefit to a very large extent from this year's well-arranged and most popular gathering. "Gurnos" again conducted, and kept the audience in the best of humour. The adjudicator in the brass band competition was Mr. Walter Reynolds, of London. The results of the competitions were as follow: — Pianoforte solo (open), Bach's Fugue in A flat, No. 17,-Miss Maria Williams, Maesteg. Recitation for females, "Can Miriam."—Miss N'?ilie Williams, Tylorstown. Tenor solo, "How vain is man" (23 competi- tors.—Mr. William Rees ("Eos Kenflg"), Kenfig Hill. Violin solo (open), Hayward's "Traviata" (twelve competitors).—Mr. Charles Haydn Gunter, Ynishir. Mr. Venables, on London, in giving his adjudication, said this com- petition was an excellent criterion of the pro- gress which was being made in the study of instrumental music in the Principality. Recitation for males under fourteen, "Burial of Sir John Moore."—Divided between Master Wm. Morgan, Clydach Vale, and Master Thos. Owen Evans, Ferndale. Duet (tenor and bass), "Martial Spirit."—Four couples competed.—Messrs. G. T. Llewelyn, Port Talbot, and W. Rees ("Eos Kenfig"). Bass solo, "Why do the Nations?"—Thirteen competitors.—Mr. David Davies ("Ap Elli"), Pontypridd. Timbering competition.—1st, Thomis Duggan, Ferndale; 2nd, Richard Jones, Cymmer. Solo, with variations, on any orchestral instrument other than the violin.—Master Albert Bidmead, Cory's Temperance, Pentre. BRASS BAND COMPETITION. Great interest was taken in the brass band competition, for which a first prize of £18 a second of £8, and a third of £4 were offered. Five bands contested, and the competition was under the Monmouthshire and South Wales Association rules, the test piece being "Attila" (Wright and Round). The competing bands played in the following order:—(1) Tillery Col- liery (conductor, Mr. John Griffiths); (2) Araell Griffin, AbertiUery (conductor, Mr. H. Bentley); (3) Ferndale (conductor, Mr. John Barley); (4) Aberdare Town (conductor, Mr. Jesse Manley); (5) Blaina (conductor, Mr. H. Bentley). The first prize went to No. 2 band, the second to No. 4, and the third prize was divided between Nos. 1 and 5. In the marching contest, open selection, the prize was won by No. 2 band, so that the Arael Griffin contingent came off with flying colours. MALE VOICE COMPETITION. Seventeen choirs had entered for the male voice competition, but only eight competed. The test piece was "Destruction of Gaza" íL. de Rille); £30 was offered for the first prize and £10 for the second. The minimum number of voices was 60. and the maxi- mum 80. The parties sang in the following order:—(1) Ferndale Male Voice Singers (con- ductor, Mr. G. Jones); (2) Mid-Rhondda Male Voice Party (Mr. J. Phillips, Aberavon); (3) Treorky Philharmonic Society (Mr. W. J. Grif- fiths); (4) Trefoycst Male Voice Party .'Mr. 1). Davies); (5) Fowh and Cymmer Male Voice Party (Mr. Rhys Evans); (6) Ton and Pentre 1 Male Voice Party (Mr. Daniel S. Evans); III Cwmbach Male Voice Party (Mr. Samuel Davies); and (8) Aberaman Glee Society ("Ap Gwilym Cynon"). The prize was awarded to Porth and Cymmer Male Voice Party, and the second prize to Aberaman Glee Society.

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LLAXOOYERY, An eisteddfod was held in a spacious marquee at Llandovery on Whit-Monday. Dr. R. Jef- freys Owen, of Gollen House, L'.andovery (mayor), presided at both meetings. M ro:, Pryse-Rice, of Llwyu-y-Brain, the other presi- dent. was unavoidably absent. During the morning the weather proved very inclement. but. fortunately, turned out propitious in the afternoon, and there was a large attendance of persons present. The event proved in every sense a thorough succe-s. The adjudicators were:—Music: Mr. D. Thomas, Bridgend, and Mr. E, Evans ("Llew Bualt"), Builth. Brass band contests: Mr. A. Whipp, Oldham. Art needlework: Mrs. Jeffreys Owen, Gollen House, Llandovery, and Miss Evans. The Cottage, Llandovery. Prize bags: Mrs. Douglas Jones. Nantyrhogfan, and Miss Lewis, Violet Cot- tage. Poetry and recitations: The Rev. Volander Jones. Trecastle. Essay: Mr. James Peters. Clynmawr. The accompanist was Mr. Luther Owen. of Llaneliy treasurer. Mr. George Anthony, and the duties of conductor were humorously carried out by the Rev. Volander Jones, Trecastle. The secretarial work was: performed by Mr. Dan Davies. Llandovery. The following are the results of the various items:- Art work.—Prize awarded to "Mary," whose name was not divulged. Eulogy to Mrs. Pryse-Rice (lady presidents- Twelve competed.-Prize awarded to Mr. Dl. Jones, Cwmtoefach. Llanwrda. Second male voice competition, "Troi Nol." Prize £ 5.—Only one party competed, namely. the Maries Minstrels. Llansadwrn (conductor, Mr. David Evans), who were decided to be worthy of the prize. Essay, "The Advantages of Establishing a Butter Manufactory at Llandovery" (two com- peted).—Mr. Walter Williams, Brongaer, Llan sadwrn. Recitation, "The Drummond Castle" (eigh. teen competed).—The prize was divided be- tween Mr. M. J. Rees, Salem, Llandilo, and Mr. William Davies, Bettws Ammanford. Brass band in the march past. Four com- peted. namely, Cwmmawr (Llaneliy), Cwmtawe, Llaneliy Town Band. and Ystalyfera. Tempe- rance.—The prize was awarded to the Llanelly Town Band I.conductor, Sergeant Samuel). Prize bags.—The first prize was awarded to Mrs. Williams, Morriston, and the second prize was divided between Nurse Prytherch, Llan- dovery, and Miss Anthony. Llandovery. Brass band contest, "La Favorita."—First prize. JE10 and silver cup, second prize £5, third prize £ 2.—Eight bands had entered, but only four competed, viz., Cwmmawr, Llaneliy (con- ductor. Mr. Tom Harris); Morgan's Cwmtawe Band (conductor, Mr. E. J. Evans); Llanelly Town Band (conductor. Sergeant James Samuel): Ystalyfera Temperance Band (con- ductor, Mr. C. A. Morgan). After a keen and interesting competition the adjudicator awarded the fir»t, prize to Morgan's Cwmtawe Band, the second prize to Ystalyfera Tempe- rance Band, and the third prize to Llanelly Town Band, AFTERNOON MEETING. Tenor solo. "He at Rest."—Mr. W. H. Protheroe, Llanedy. Baritone or bass solo. "A Norseman Bold" (three competed).—Mr. J. Bury Morse, Barry Port. Ladies' choir, "Yr Haf" (pri3e £5 and a silver- mounted baton to conductor).—Only one choir competei, .namely, Trecastle United (leader. Mr. William Davies), and the adjudicator had no hesitation in awarding them the prize. The successful conductor was invested by Mrs. H. S. Brabant, Windermere House. Mezzo-soprano solo. "Mine for Ever" (four competed).—Miss Sarah Gwen Davies, Trecastle. In the male voice competition, "Martyrs of the Arena," prizes of JE15 and a gold medal to the conductor, al1d 10s. 6d. to each unsuccess- ful conductor, were offered. Four choirs com- peted. namely, Llandovery (leader. Mr. W. Thomas). Treboeth. Swansea (leader, Mr. D. Morgan). Llaneliy deader, Mr. John Thomas). and Llangennech (leader, Mr. Watcyn Jones). The adjudicators considered the competition very keen between Llandovery and Llaneliy, but had no hesitation in awarding the first prize to Llaneliy, as they possessed richer voices, and their reading was more correct. Tenor solo, "Y Trpn" (four competed).—The prize was awarded to Mr. W. H. Protheroe, Llaneliy. Chief choral competition. "Worthy is the Lamb." Prizes of £20, and £2 2s. to the suc- cessful conductor, and £1 Is. to each unsuccess- ful conductor, were offered. Six choirs entered, but only three competed, namely. Tre- castle (conductor, Mr. W. Davies). Dinas Choral Society (conductor. Mr. J. Evans), and Llaneliy United (conductor, Mr. John Thomas). In awarding the prize to Llaneliy, the adjudi- cators remarked that that choir had sung beautifully, kept capital time, and had given an excellent all round rendering from begin- ning to end, and was a credit to the eistedd- fod and the Principality. A grand concert was held in the evening, under the presidency of Mr. W. P. Jeffreys, of Cynghordy, when the following well-known artistes assisted:—Mis= Jennie Higgs, R.A.M., Miss Bessie Evans. medalist. R.A.M.; Mr. Richard Thomas. Llanelly; "Alawydd Ammi," and "Llew Buallt." Open champion solo, "The Vision of the Cross," for which a prize of £ 5 was offered. After an excellent and keen tussie the adjudi- cators awarded the i rize to Miss Bessie Phillips, Carmarthen, who was invested by Mrs. Brabant, LIaudovery.

B URR Y PORT, The third annual eisteddfod was held at Burry Port on Whit-Monday, and was attended by a great crowd of people. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Allen Williams, J.P., who, in opening the proceedings, claimed for the eis- teddfod that it had served as the university for Wales. Its influence was ever on the side of what was noble and elevating.—The principal attraction of the morning meeting was the chief choral competition, in which a prize of £2(1 was offered to choirs not less than 70 in number, the test piece being "Worthy is the Lamb" ("Messiah"). Two choir competed, namely. Llanelly (conducted by Mr. John Thomas), and Llaneliy Trinity (under the baton of Mr. Tom Jones). There has been a great deal of local rivalry between these choirs, and Mr Harry Evans. the adjudicator, made his award amid a great deal of suppressed excitement. At the outset, he said it was high time to drop choosing "Worthy is the Lamb" for eisteddfod competitions. They had had quite enough of it. What was the good of singing the same thing for 30 years? It was time that eisteddfod committees took steps to have something new, because as it was there could be no progress. A short time ago it was his privilege to be adjudicating in com- pany with a very eminent Englishman—Sir Hubert Parry—who threw out an admirable suggestion. The first thing to be done was to select an adjudicator who knew his business. Then. when such a man was got, the eisteddfod committee should submit the list of test pieces to him for his approval, and let him strike out what he thought was not suitable. That. in his (Mr. Evans's) opinion, was a very admirable suggestion which he would like to commend to the attention of eisteddfod autho- rities. Coming to the competition before him, Mr. Evans went on to say that he had received an anonymous letter from Llaneliy. of which of course, he had taken no notice. It did not matter to him whether he adjudicated any more after that day. The eisteddfod committee had engaged him, and he had come there to pick out the best and to speak his mind. This was what all adjudicators did—at any rate, he hoped so. At the same time. he would like to have five minutes with the writer of that letter. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Evans then awarded the prize to the Llaneliy Choir, the second going to Trinity. Other results:—Contralto solo. "0 Holy Man of Sorrow." Miss Mary Esther Jenkins. Llaneliy; pianoforte solo for children. Miss Maria Jenkins, Manselton. Swansea; tenor solo. "Sweet Memories," Mr. T. Owen. Pontardulais. Soprano Solo, "Hear ye. Israel."—Miss Maggie Lewis. Waunarllwyd. Tenor Solo. "Sweet Memories."—Mr. T. Owen, Pontardulais. Tenor and Bass Duet. "The Two Heroes."— Mr. J. Richards, Llaneliy. and Mr. T. Owen, Pontardulais. Baritone Solo, "The Bedouin's Love Song."— Mr. J. Richards, Llanelly. Essay.—Mr. Jonah Marks. Llaneliy. Recitation. "Gwron y Conemaugh."—Prize divided lvetween Master Handel Thomas and Mr. David Jones, both of Pontyberem. Banjo Solo.—Master Wilcox. Burry Port. The subject of the chair prize was "Christ before Pilate." the successful bard being Mr. B. Phillips ("Myfyrfab"), Felinfoel, Llanelly.

CAERPHILLY, The Caerphilly Castle Eisteddfod has always taken rank with the very best, competitive gatherings that have been held in Wales. It is about twelve years since the Caerphilly Castle Eisteddfod was revived, under the aus- pices of the committee who, for the most part, have managed it up to the present, and, with one exception, it has been held annually on Whit-Monday since 1887 in the ancient and historic ruins of Caerphilly Castle, kindly lent for the occasion by the Marquess of Bute, K.T. The weather was decidedly unfavourable in the early morning, but by midday the sun shone out with a warmth and briliiance that was more in keeping with a midsummer day than with one in May. The morning trains brought thousands of excursionists into the quaint little town. and at about eleven o'clock the main streets became all but impassable. There was a great display of bunting in the streets, while the pavilion wag suitably deco- rated. and bore an imposing appearance. The president for the day was Mr. E. W. M. Corbett. The adjudicators were:—Music. Messrs. David Jenkins, Mns. Bac., Aberystwith; William Thomas (Royal Welsh Male Choir), Treorky; and Gwilym Thomas, Ynyshir. Poetry: Bryn fab" Recitations; Messrs. Edmund Evans, Aber Schools, and Dan Lloyd. Senghenydd Schools. Ambolance: Dr. J. E. Biggs and Dr. John Williams, Cardiff. Prize bags; Mrs. John Morgan. Brynhyfryd. and Mrs. C. S. GoodfeUc.w. Caerphilly. Brass and fife bands. Mr. Walter Reycolds (Mat. Oer. ) T.S.C.). Kettering. The aoconuwntsts were Mks Rebecca Mander (silver medallist), R A.M.. Cardiff, and Mr. Percie G. Smith, of the Rhondda Glee Society, Pentre. The com- mittee, consisting of about a hundred of the chief inhabitants of the town. had prepared an excellent programme, and the arrange- ments throughout reflected much credit upon the officers, viz.. Mr. John Morgan. Bryn- hyfryd (chairm.-int, Mr. Clement Thomas, Man- chester House (vice-chairman). Mr. D. Elias, London and Provincial Bank (treasurer), and Mr. J. D. Hughes (secretary). The eisteddfod was opened at ten a.m. by Miss Sallie Howell, who gave a splendid rendering of "Ye Breezes that Blow" (Dr. Parryi. The Rev. D. S. Davies, the conductor for the d;>y, then called on the president to give his address. Mr. E. W. M. Corbett then spoke, and in the course of an interesting address said that what was required for Welsh music was organi53.tion. Given some practical scheme for carrying this out. it was certain that Wales would take the leading position she was by nature entitled to in the art of music. Mr. Corbett sketched the lines on which such an organisation could ba formed, and suggested the formation of a great musical association for South Wales, or, perhaps. Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire. Out of the working members a selection would be made by strict examination for the mem- bership of a representative choir. The expen- diture would be covered by the amount of sub- scriptions. which would have to be so low that no one would be debarred from joining. A room would then have to be found to hold at least 6,000, preferably 10.003. and until Cardiff or some other town in South Wales had the patriotism to follow the example of Carnar- von, and erect such a hall for large Welsh gatherings, thero was only one way out of the difficulty, and that was to use the National Eisteddfod pavilion, holding the festival about the same time as the Eisteddfod. Mr. Corbett concluded by appealing to the vast audience to support the forthcoming National Eisteddfod at Cardiff. Tenor solo, "Ei Walia Wen" lW. Davies\ — Thirty-one entries. Winner. Mr. W. Jones. Abercajnaid. Contralto iolo, "Trust a.nd Believe" (Geraid Lane).—1Twenty-four entries. Miss M. A. Thomas, Nantyglo. Baritone solo. "My heart hath left my bosom" (Emh n Evans).—Twenty-one entries. Mr. W. D. Richards, Biaina.. Violin solo, "Judex" (Gounod's "Mars et Vita").—Thirteen entries. Miss Ciceiy Tiluey. I Abertillery Prize Bag3.—First and third prizes. Mrs. Parry. Mackintosh-place, Cardiff: second, Mrs. Joan Morgan, Trecynon; special prizes, Miss Lizzie Jones, Caerphilly, and Miss Lizzie Thomas, Cymmer. Best englyn on "Anrhydedd" (Honour).—Mr. William Cosslett ("Gwilym Elian") was declared the winner oui of 76 competitors. Brass band, Class B, "Caledonia" (H. Round). five entries.-1st prize, Fochriw; 2nd. Ton Pentre Volunteer; 3rd, Pontlottyn. Soprano solo. "May-time" (Tost:) (19 entries). —Miss Janet Garnett, Cilfynvdd. Baritone solo, "The Wreckers of Dunraven" (Pughe Evans), 26 entries.—Prize awarded to Mr. D. Williams. Penygraig. Drum and fife bands, "Gems of Scottish Melody.'—First prize, Bryncerdyn, Mountain Ash; 2nd. Llwypypia Temperance. Juvenile Choirs.—During the singing in this competition fully 8,000 people were spellbound, and the performance of the choirs was highly complimented. Nine choirs sang, in the follow- ing order:—Tabernacle, Pontypridd; Zion, Merthyr; Byddin Gobaith Dewi Sant, Rhymney; Fochriw Minstrek; Gobaith y Rhos, Mountain Ash; Gosen, Blaenclydach: Blaenclydach Juvenile Choir; Hebron. Cowlais; Glyn Elyrch, Rhymney.—1st prize, Gobaith y Rhos, Mountain Ash (con- ductor, Mr. S. Powell); 2nd, Tabcrnacle, Ponty- pridd (conductor, Mr. John Griffiths). Recitation "The Quality of Mercy"; 71 com- petitors.—1st, Miss Jane Haddock. Treherbert; 2nd, Miss B. Roberts, Blaengarw. Adroddiad i Blant. "Llafur yn Elw": 1st, Miss M. M. Dayte". Dowlais; 2nd, Miss Cathe- rine Lewis, Forhriw; 3rd, Mr. John Evans, Dowlais. Pianoforte solo, "Rondo Brilliant in E flat"; 17 ent ants.—Miss Rose Pulman. pupil of Miss Rebecca Mander. Cardiff. Chief Choral Competition.—The audience had now increased to about 10,000, and great inte- rest was manifested in the performance of the choirs, which sang in the following order:- (1) Maesteg Music Lovers. (2) Tftff's Well. (3) Porth Choral Society. (4) Penydarren, (5) Dow- lais, and (6) Cardiff Cymmrodorion. The prize of £ 30 and a gold medai was awarded to Dowlais (conductor, Mr. D. Lewis) amidst great cheering. Ambulance Competition.—The following teams appeared ;-(1) Great Western Colliery, (2) Gelli- gaer, (3) Mountain Ash, (4) Albion Colliery. (5) Aberdare. (6) Cory, Pentre, (7) Bedlinog Colliery, and (8) Nantwen Drs. John Williams and J. E. Biggs (Cardiff) adjudicated, and awarded the prizes to Nos. 7 and 8 respectively, and highly complimented the teams on their pro- ficiency. -> Brass Band Competition.—Class A: "Moses in Egypt" (Round); four entries.—1st. Arael Griffin, Abertillery; 2nd, Blaina, Lancaster; 3rd, Aber- dare TowlI. Adjudication on the twenty poems on The Piper of Dargai" proved the winner to be "Mac Grant," whose proper name did not transpire. Male Voice Competition.—The test piece was "Valiant Warriors," for which the committee offered a first prize of £20, and second prize of £5. There were fourteen entries, and during this competition there was a vast audience, numbering between 10,000 and 15,030. The choirs sang in the following order:—Ebenezer, Car- diff (Mr. Roderick Williams); Clydach Yale (Mr. Ben Davies). Aman Glee Society (Mr. Evan Davies), Blaengarw (Mr. Richard Edwards), Blaenavon (Mr. Ben Evans>, Aberdare (Mr. D. Phillips). Caerphilly (Mr. E. G. Gray), Blaina (Mr. J. D. Owens), Nantyglo (Mr. W. A. Jonee). Mardy (Mr. John Michael), Abertillery (Mr. Tom Stephens). Canton Glee Society (Mr. T. L. James). Abercanaid (Mr. W. T. Morgan), and Fochriw (Mr. Gwilym Walters). The adjudicators were highly pleased with the high standard of the singing of the choirs, and complimented them upon the absence of forcing. The first prize was awarded to Clydach Vale and the second prize to Blaina Glee Party. Soprano Solo.—Twelve competitors. The prize of one guinea was awarded to Miss Janet Gar- nett, Cilfynydd. Contralto Solo, Return, 0 God of Hosts" ("Samson").—Twenty-one competitors. The prize was awarded to Miss Annie Glossop. Cardiff. Bass Solo. "Nazareth" (Gounod).—Winner. Mr. Tom Lewis. Cardiff. Tenor Solo, recit.. "Comfort Ye" (Messiah"). -Thirty-two competitors. Winners, "Gwyn- alaw," "Eos y De," and Mr. W. E. Carstoa, Richards, Blaina. Cardiff. Duet, "Y Ddau Arwyr" (W. Davies), twetve entrants.—The winners of the prize were Mr. Tom Stephens, Abertillery, and Mr. W. D. It was fully 9.30 before the eisteddfod was over. The Rev. William Maurice. Baptist minister. Oakengates, advises Mr. Hughes. the secretary oi the Ceerphilly Eisteddfod, that he is the author of the poem signed "M'Grant" which "Brynfab" on Monday declared best out of twenty compositions received.

31 AC HEX. The annual Machen Eisteddfod was held on Tuesday in a marquee erected on the Gla- morgan bank of the River Rhymney. The presidential chair was taken by Mr. F. Stratton. Events;- Pianoforte solo, "Idalio" (S. H. Rees). to juniors: Miss Gladys Jones, Newport. Ccmtralto solo, "Children's Ways" (G. Lave): Miss A. Glossop, Cardiff. Violin solo, "Chanson de Nuit" (Elgar); Miss E. A. Gould. Pontycwmmer. Juvenile Choral Competition.—A prize of £4 was offe-ed for the rendering of "Gwilym Lon's" "Angels of Jesus." The only choir—New Tredegar—was conducted by a lad of eleven, and the adjudicator, though animadverting 011 the absence of competitors, congratulated the young conductor, Master Percy Smith. Recitation, "Curfew shall not ring to-night": 1st, Mrs. H. Gwilym, Blaenavon: 2nd, Miss I. Powell, Blaenavon, and Mr. H. Gwilym. Open Ambulance Competition (for teams of five): 1st, Bedlinog (captain. George Davies); 2nd. Gelligaer (captain. W. Watkins). Tenor solo. "Land of Song." ("Gwilym Lon"): Mr. J. Davies, Ferndale. Soprano solo. "Lovely Spring" (Coenen): Miss Janet Garrett. Cilfynydd, whose rendering in the opinion of the adjudicator was masterful in the extreme. Bass solo, "Loyal Death" (Stainer): Mr. E. Clayton, Pontnewydd. A telegram, conveying birthday greetings to the Queen, was despatched from the assembly, and Miss Edith Edwards, of the Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir, sang the National Anthem., which was joined in by the whole assembly. Pianoforte solo, "Hunting Song" (Bourne): Mr. A. Sims, Newport. Violin solo, "Idyll") (Haynes): Mr. A. Mansel Edwards. Porth. Brass Band Competition, selection "Gwalia": 1st, Derry Band, 94 marks; 2nd. Fochriw, 84 marks. Brass band marching competition, "Mount Washington": 1st, Fochriw Band, 55 marks; 2nd, Cwmbran, 47 marks. The other bands that competed were Barry, Pontlottyn, Fleur- de-Lys, and Rhiwderyn. Chief choral competition, to choirs not under 60 voices, "0 Father. Whose Almighty Power" (Handel). Prize..E15, and clock to conductor. Four choirs competed—New Tredegar (conduc- tor, Mr. H. Smith); Cardiff Cymmrodorion (conductor, "Llew Ebbwy"); Whitchurch (con- ductor, Mr. T. Samuel), and Bassalleg (conduc- tor. Mr. A. Davies). The first prize was awarded to the Whitchurch Choir, and the second to Bassalleg. Male voics competition, for parties not under 40, "War Horse" (Jenkins). Prize, £10, with silver cup to the conductor: Blaina Glee Party (conductor, Mr. J. D. Owen). The other choirs were Hopkinstown and Canton, Cardiff. A concert was held during the evening. ]

LLANFAIR, ] Speaking at Llanfair Eisteddfod on Monday night, Mr. Herbert Roberts, M.P., said that with ] the opening of the twentieth century gtepe ihould be taken to lay down a definite pro- gramme with regard to the branches of art I and literature, and it shouUl b* rigidly adhered to at aU eisteddfodic gather- ing' Works of a certain school of composers should be tet for one year, and the works of another class for the follow- ing year, and in that way they would attain a knowledge of the best musical compositions of the age. The plan should likewise be adopted in reference to the subjects given. and books set for essays at the literAry gatherings under the auspices of the Welsh Univer- sity. A number of admirably edited Welsh classics were being published, and no one would deny that it was of the greatest value to the literary life of Wales that those classics should he read as widely as possible. (Applause.) During the year 1900 the Welsh classics should be set for study by committees.

LLAXMMNDOD. On Whit-Monday an eisteddfod-concert was held at the Albert-hall, Llandrindod Wells, when Mr. E. Jenkins (Gwalia) presided, and the Rev. John Williams acted as conductor. The adjudicator was Mr. R. Lloyd Jones (Llwyd- mor), F.T.S.C., examiner in music to the Glamorgan County Council. Miss Campbell accompanied. The competitions included: Recitation, "Charge of the Light Brigade," Miss Ida Williams, Llangammarch. Solo, "Beautiful City," divided between the Misses Madge Francis and Nelly Jones. Tenor solo, "0. that summer smiled for aye," 1st. Mr. Ernest Williams. Llanwrtyd; 2nd, Mr. James E. Eadie, Builth. Soprano solo, "The Beggar Girl" (Parry)-1st. Miss Maggie Evans. Llanidloes 2nd, Miss Polly Pugh. Hiowey. Baritone solo. "The Village Blacksmith"— 1st. Mr. Watkin Parker, Newbridge; 2nd, Mr. Bert Price. Emporium. Male voice competition (a) "The Sailors' Chorus" and (b) "When the world is hushed"—. 1st, Llaaidrindod Wells Party, conducted by Mr. R, E. Davies.

CHEPSTOW. Band and choral competitions were brought off in Cfcepstow Castle on WhitrTuesday, under the auspices of the Friendly and Trade Societies of the town. There was a large attendance. The weather was anything but favourable for the demonstration. heavy showers falling at intervals. Results:- Band contest.—1st prize (£16 and cornet, value .£9 9s), Price's End Temperance; 2nd prize (:£10). Coseley; 3rd prize (£5). Pillowell. Chontl contest.—1st prize (£.3 3s), Chepstow. LydneY1 Male Voice Choir also competed.

TVKIT-HIOXDAY IN SOUTH WALES, CARDIFF. It is ;doubtful whether on any previous Bank Holiday so many excursionists were brought into Cardiff as on Monday. During the morn- ing a ?d the early part of the afternoon the Creat Western. Taff Vale, and Rhymney Railway Companies' trains were crowded. This was especially the case on the Taff, vrhere the additional service afforded was taxed to its utmost capacity. The boats for Lyrynouth. Hfracombe. and other places down Channel left parly, but the tide suited ad- mirably for numerous trips to Weston, and the fuJjest advantage was taken of the accom- modRi )on provided. Many thousands went by train :tnrl break to Penarth, Suliy, and Barry. In thft town the attractions during the after- noon consisted chiafly of the horse races and Hibernian Sports, while in the evening all '.he places of amusement 'were crowded to over- flowing f. SUNDAY SCHOOLS TREAT. The •annual "outing" of the Cardiff and Distriot Sunday Schools was to have taken place on Whit-Monday, but, as it was feared the weather would not "clear up," most of the Sundt y Schools decided on Sunday to postpone the tinting. On Monday morning the weather was dull and unsettled, but towards noon the sun broke out. and. with the exception of a strong south- westerly freeze, there was nothing to complain of. Several of the schools, therefore impromp- tudely' decided to hold the annual treat. After tea, nearly 1,500 children belonging to St. John's, St. James', St. Monica. St. Alban's. St. Andrew's and other churches were taken to the. Cathays Park, where games of every descrir Itioll were indulged in. A football match was played between the clubs attached to St. James' and St. Monica Sunday Schools, and th is resulted in a win for the latter team. WH3IT-MONDAY TRAFFIC AT CARDIFF. Twenty thousand visitors arrived in Cardiff by rai I on Whit-Monday. half of them by the Taff Vale Railway and 6.000 by the Rhymney. The outtward traffic was also considerable. Two thousand went by rail to the Ely Races, 6,000 to Penarth, and 2,500 to Barry. The Rhymney had b ooked 7,000 and the Taff Vale Railway 10,000 from Cardiff in connection with school treats, but these were nearly all cancelled, owing to the threatening weather. Tram- cars i tl the town carried 90,009 passengers, while ^lie breaks and 'buses to Ely Races, Whit-1 church. Penarth, Roath Lake, and Llanishen account for from between 30,000 and 40.000. The Channel steamers were also crowded. I

CONGREGATIONAL FESTIVAL AT i BRIDGEND. I On '^hit-Monday the Welsh Congregationa- lists o!t Bridgend, Tynewydd. Kenfig Hill, Aber- kenfig. Nantymoel. Pencoed, Heolcyn, Ooity, Coycfcnrch, Brynmenin, Bryncethin, and Cefn Cribb-vrr met at the English Congregational Chapel, Bridgend. 011 the occasion of the atnnual musical festival. Dr. Parry, who conducted, expressed himself greatly pleased with the singing, which he regarded as being of a very high order. The conduc- tors tif the morning, afternoon, and evening meetings were, respectively, the Rev. E. Davies, Aberkenfig; the Rev. J. G. Jones, Tynewydd; and the Rev. E. Eynon Lewis, Bryneithin. Miss Louie M. Davies, Bridgend, was at the organ throuEfhout the day. and her tasteful playing called forth a high encomium from Dr. Parry. At the close of the evening meeting a resolu- tion v/as unanimously parsed deprecating the action of the National Eisteddfod Committee in to the sale of intoxicants at the f jrthcoming National Eisteddfod.

BR ASS BAND. COMPETITION AT 1 MOUNTAIN ASH. An iInteresting brass band competition, under the rttles of the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Brass Band Association, took plaoe at Moun tain Ash on Whit-Monday, under the patronage of the Right Hota. Lord Aberdare. The c ontest was inaugurated by the licensed victua Hers of the town, each one subscribing a cert àin propartion towards the affair. The proceeds are to be devoted to the funds of the local .district nursing institution, which is under the supervision of Lady Abcrdare. Mr. B. D. Jackson, Dewsburv, was the adjudicator. The fallowing are the results of ths competi- tions-— Marching contest. 'The Gladiator' 1st. Mountain Ash Volunteer Band; 2nd, Aberdare Town Band; 3rd. Arael Griffin Temperance Band. Cla^i A.—"Attila": 1st. Arael Griffin; 2nd, Blaiin'i Lancaster; 3rd. Aberdare Town Band; 4th. Titlery Collieries Brass Band. Class B.—"Gwalia": 1st. Tonyrefael Silver Bandv 2nd, Mountain Ash Volunteer Band: 3rd and <;1;h, equally divided between Ystrad Volun- teer Hand and Fochriw.

RIVALRY OF THE X AT 10X8, SPEECH BY THE FRENCH PRESIDENT. A Rtcuter's telegram from Dijon on Monday says:At a luncheon given to-day M. Loubet, the P resident, who was among the guests, repliedi in the following terms to a toast addressed to him by the president of the Chamber of Commerce:—" Monsieur le President.—You have just indicated the programme of work to which the Chambisr of Commerce of Dijon is at present devoting its energies. The future does not reserve; if or it an easier task. Your society is one of "those factors which are necessary for the pre ppcrity of the country. A nation like ours m nst, beyond doubt, preserve pure ideas. It must not dissociate itself, without losing something, from controversies of the theoretic order, ind we do not wish to repudiate the traditions of idealism which have made in history the greatness of France. But nations are not* rivals on the battlefield alone nor in the domain of ideas. The struggle moves, changes;, and becomes ever more and more acute in th-o field of economy, commerce, agri- culture" and industry, giving occasion for defeats^ or victories with which it is our oruty to concern ourselves more every day. You, gentlemen, are the champions on this field, and you are bestowii^f on the defence of our rights and interests an energy, spirit of initiative, and practicaJ and moral qualities from which the whole ciountry will derive benefit and profit. The chambers of commerce are free from poli- tical divisions. They are as a neutral zone, where afll opinions and well-intentioned meet and harmonise. They enjoy peculiar autho- rity with the Government, which makes con- stant appeals to their oo-operation. You will assist ust. gentlemen, in opening new paths for our com merce. in defending its interests—which are always menaced by ever-increasing com- petition—and in making them triumph in the markets of the world." In conclusion. M. Loubet fiaid: "That is a programme to which you will mot consecrate your efforts in rain."