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MITRAL JOTTINGS. r^v ^LE HINTS AND INFORMA- TION. HARDY ANNUALS. great expense in either rearing %^°la ne in iargo quantities of geraniums, 93*H £ rrias> verbenas, begonias, and other v~0wering plants to furnish their and delightful results are Iup 4 t^le ever and all impor- Vi of expense proves a great I °* 10 many indulging in such plants 5jeat they would like. To all such of tu nev>er mind, but go in largely for ^be beat, brightest, and sweetest t*any of these are really fur more tbe exPcnsive bedding plants, a better and more varied show, Sw fragrant, which all like, and irttle. Half-a-crown or five shillings am Secare many geraniums, Ac., but would get a nice variety of aTlfi be sufficient to Btock the U 6 of cottage or villa gardens. The >k °' A-pril i« a good tim<> to introduce h ^ost °f them are very small and aVJk6 a surface or soil, but give v^ance and manure wad dig the °re a^TPting to sow. They Will rr^somely for this, and. do not expect wjcfchowt it. Whole bordec*B and beds may be filled with them, or they may be sown in patches amongst hardy herbaceous plants, shrubs, and other things. In the latter cases always manure and dig the spot where the eeed will be put before sowing. The larger seeds may be put in drills about lin. deep, but the small ones may be sown on the surface and covered over lightly. If the soil is stiff, use a sanely material to cover the seed with. Do not sow thick, as annuals, as a rule, come up sickly if overcrowded. Few of them succeed in a shady spot. All like sunshine, and most of them a-re capable of making a display in both town and country garden. Owners of the former need not be afraid to introduce them. Of varieties there are very many, and the following are especially popular: —Sweet Alyfimn, Calliopsis, Candytuft, Glarkia, Corn- flower, Godetia, Larkspur, Lupins, Love-lies- bleeding, Mignonette, Nasturtiums, Nemophi- las, Poppies, Sunflowers, Sweet Peas, Sweet Sultane, Tropseolums, Zinnias, and Virginian Stocks. APPLE LANE'S PRINCE ALBERT. A correspondent who owns laarge orchards in Herefordshire sends me some nice samples of this apple, and asserts that it is one of the surest bearing kinds in the country. The fruits are large, roundish, slightly conicle, very firm in the flesh, and of a pale, yellow colour. It is better adapted for cooking than dessert, but it ia, undoubtedly, a most useful fruit, and. although it is termed a March apllJe, its Dest qualities are still efficient in April. INCREASING THE ASPARAGUS SUPPLY. A desire to do this is possessed by everyone who has had any experience of this delicious vegetable on the table. It is one of the good things of the garden of which there ia never enough, and I am sure many will be glad to add to their plantations. At one time asparagus was thought to be difficult to culti- vate. It was hardly attempted outside large gardens under professional hands, and a great 1 deal of superfluous fuss was ma<de about it there; but culture improves a.nd becomes better known, and now all who grow aspara- gus know that it is no more difficult to culti- vate it successfully than a bed of strawberries or onions. Neither is it necessary to go to any great expense in introducing it. Roots can readily be bought at a few shillings per 100, and now is the beet time to begin new, or increase old plantations. Do not make beds. They occupy too much epaee. Plant row after row on the level and they will do quite as well. Heavy soil is unsuitable for aspara- gus. Light loam, or, better still, sandy material, is the best. If there is none of this in the garden it would pay to introduce a few cartloads of sand to mix and dig in with the asparagus soil. Sea sand is very suitable, but road scrap pings or river sand will do. A dressing of half. decayed manure and a good sprinkling of salt should be given, then dig tie whole in deeply. If there are roots in the garden two years' old from seed, dig the surplus up and plant them. If not, there are plenty for sale. Two-year-old roots are a. good age to plant. If they are received by train 1J.3 sure they are not allowed to dry up. This is a great check to many of them, and is respon- sible for many failures which Alight he averted. In planting put them in rows eigh- teen inches apart, with one foot between each root. At this distance there will be a full crop on the ground, and more will be secured from it than if they were in beds with wide pathways between. Ta.ke the hole for ea-ch root out with a spade, make it wide enough to let the roots in all, spread out and not doubled; make the holes four inches deep, and before the roots are covered over place a couple of handfuls of sand round each. Level the ground up, and for the first year a row of some vegetable, such as lettuce, spinach, radish, Ae., may be grown between each row of asparagus; but do not crowd other crops amongst the asparagus, and let it have every chance. Do not delay planting at once, as the rooto will be checked if not transplanted till the growth a.re one or two inches high. ASPARAGUS ROOTS FROM SEEDS. This is much the cheapest way of getting a stock of roots, but they do not bear use- able heads for three years, and this is a good while to wait. It is a way that will not suit those who want a supply soon, but some roots may be planted to secure this and seed sown as well to produce roots for future planting. The groumd for the seed should be well dressed with manure and sand. Dig it deeply and sow the seed in rows eighteen inches apart. It may be put rows eighteen inches apart. It may be put at a depth of two inches, and cover the seed with sand before putting the soil on. With the rows eighteen inches apart the roots will be in a permanent position, and when one or two years old they can be lifted and or two years old they can be lifted and planted elsewhere, leaving one at every foot to form the crop. If the soil is well pre- pared previous to sowing -^ese seedling roots are the quickest to yield a.nd the most satis- factory, as they are never checked by trans- planting. Those who use many asparagus roots for forcing every winter should sow a quantity of seed every spring to keep up a good supply of roots. CLEMATIS INBIVISA LOBATA. At present this clematis is delighting all who have it as a greenhouse climber. It is truly charming. It is one of free and grace- ful growth, with long, slender shoots that are most attractively clothed with pinkish white flowers in innumerable quantities. Each flower is about the size of a half-erown. single and of the best clematis type. When not in bloom the leaves always furnish. agreeably the positions they occupy, and it is, altogether, a plant of the utmost merit. It may be grown in a box, tub, large pot, or planted in a bed or border. It likes a half-loam, half-peat eoil, with a good deal of sand and not much manure. Small plants introduced now would make a fine impression this time next year. EAltLY RUNNER BEANS. Those who desire to have runner beans early for show or other purposes shouM plant a number in pots now and raise them under glass. If three or four seeds are put into three-inch pots in good soil and placed in a frame or greenhouse, enough plants will be produced to plant a good row., and beans will be forthcoming by the end of June or early in July. They do not take much space or attention to get them up, and they are very useful, ae it is difficult getting the plants in the open till May or later. Dwarf varieties may also be raised under glass with the object of planting them out later. LIMB WATER FOR FRUIT TREES. All fruits that form stones require time to perfect them. These are plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, Ac. Where lime is deficient in the soH. many of the stones never swell and many of the fruit faU off before they are any size. This is disappointing. I know of a garden containing some fine cherry trees, but the owmer was dis- appointed year after year in their not, hearing any fruit. It all fell off prematurely. On my advice he eoaiod the | roots with lime water before the flowers opened, and ever since lie has had excellent crops. Now, lime water is one of his regular annual applications. If there is lime in the eoil water is not eo neoeesary, but as it is easily given and such a beneficial liquid I am in favour of giving all stone fruit trees a good soaking of it a.t this time. Let the lame Boak for a few days in a. cask; then stir it op, and give enough to penetrate to all the roots. BEST POSITION FOR REARUiG- CHICKENS. The young chickens stooald always have the beet positions available. This facilitates their rearing surprisingly, while, if not well situated, their progress ie slow a.nd results disappointing. It is always a very bad plan to attempt to rear chickens amongst the old fowls. When they are confined to yards there is little choice of position, but erven then, the chicks should always be divided off and the cleanest and driest ground given to them. Being able to feed them by themeelvee, too, is a great advantage. Rearing on grass is the easiest and beet of all; and when this is not available, let the surface be of fine ashes. In wet weather these dry fast, they are sweet and free from filth, which is a great matter. The ashes may be put higher in the middle of the run than at the sidee. In fact, there may be quite a small mound in the centre. If the wind can blow through the plac-s unrestrictedly put a screen up on the windy side, but on no account shade any part from the sunshine till that is wanted. For the more fortunate poultry keepers who have grass runs or fields there will be no difficulty in selecting good places. The very best of all is the sunny side of a hedge bank. It is quite extraordinary how chiokens thrive in such a spot. They grow very faet and suffer very little. The coops are sometimes put trader trees. There could hardly be a worse place as the draughts there are very trying. I would; rather have them out in a open field than in such a spot, but wherever there ia any rough- ness that gives shelter and harbours grubs and infects put them near. as they will be in their element there. Avoid exposed heights. and try* and avoid rearing them on the same place as was employed last year. Fresh ground is a most welcome facility. PROTECTING TIrE J>OOD OP SMALL CHICKENS. The young obicfeens are generally fed with more choice and expensive food than the oM fowls, bat when the obicfeens are retired amongst the large ones, it is a very dUfieolt matter to do justice to them in the way of food. The old ones will insist in ea.ting up the greater part of it. and they take the best first, which is all against the rear- ing of the young ones. If space will not admit of the chicks being reared by themselves, the chicks food should be protected in such a way that the lajrge ones cajanot reach it. A email wood frame, two or three feet square, may be made, aad covered with three-inch meabed wire netting. Put the f ood laeade or ua4«r tbm. Tha nhinta -l will get through to it, but the large fowls will not reaich it. A frame on which small stipe of wood are nailed two or three inches apart will answer the same purpose, and if sparrows eat much of the food, which they often do, cover the frame with lin. netting, and make a hole or two at the sides to admit the chicks. THE SWEET TOBACCO PLANT. This is a perpetual favourite of mine. It is the Necotiana amnis. which may be grown as a border flower in summer or kept in the greenhouse or window. It has leaves like the ordinary tobacco, but throws up spikes 2ft. high or more, and these develop many tube white flowere, which emit a most delicious fiagrance more like lily of the valley than tobacco. The scent is very penetrating, and most agreeable. One or two plants will perfume a whole house, and if planted out of doors the surrounding atmosphere is delight- ful, especially in the evening. I have had plants sometimes live through the winter, and go on the following year. I have also had young self-sown plants come up where the old ones had seeded in the autumn, but j it is best and surest to sow a pinch of seed I now in a 6in. pot, and raise some plants in any genial atmosphere, and pot them or plant them out when they can be handled. It is most accommodating in its require- ments. VEGETABLES FOR NEXT WINTER. In the pressure of spring cropping it is very important that the vegetable plants for next winter's supply be not forgotten. These in- clude all kinds of broccoli, kale, savoys, and such like. Plants of all may be bought in some localities, but it is much better, cheaper, and more convenient when everyone rears their own plants, and this can readily be done. Now is the time to sow the seed. Let the extent of this be according to require- ments. Half an ounce of seed or a pateh of plants a yard square will be enough for most demands. They may be raised in any odd corner where the soil is good and the position unshaded. Sow the seed thinly broadcast, and coyer over to a depth of half an inch. Birds are very fond of such seeds, and if not protected with nets they should be frequently ducted with lime or soot. It is also a good plan to roll the seeds in red lead before sow- ing. Broccoli is a most important winter veget- able. It covers a, period extending from October till May. A few varieties will do this. They may be vetches, self-protecting; snows, winter white; backhouses, winter white; Cattle's Eclipse, Lea.mington, and Late Queen, dwarf green coloured, is a fine savoy, and enrley kale is always reliable in times of or after severe weather. In EmaR gardens and for large families, the latter is a most pro- ductive vegetable, and a good bateh of it should be grown. CROCUS IN THE GRASS. The finest display of these I have seen this spring were close to Buckingham Palace. The lawn was on a slope, which showed the flowers off to advantage. They were not growing in lines, rings, or formally, but in a styie free from design, which added greatly to théir fascination. The colours were mixed. purple, yellow, white, Ac. They covered the turf thinly with a mass of colour, and were intensely attractive, so much so that no display of flowers I saw in London in the same week was regarded as so delightful. They had been planted with a lavish hand, and this is the way to secure cuffect. The Same bulbs had given a display for four successive yeara, a-nci looked as if they would continue for as many more. One or two correspondents complain this week that their crocus in the grass always depreciates and eoon die off. This must be where the lawns are very flat a id damp, or probably partially shaded, when the bulbs could not mature. But they last much longer on sloping banks and in sandy soil, and I have no doubt in heavy moisture retaining soils many berths have rotted since this time last year. CANNAS FOR FLOWER BEDS. Years ago the Canna plants wete treated as hot-house subjects, but of late it has been found that they succeed quite well in the open in summer, and many now grow them in the flower beds. They afe stately subjects, with ornaiftental foliage, ea.oh leaf being from four to five inches wide. and three feet or so in height. They have a graceful tropieal-like aspect, and in sotce of the London parks and large private gardens they figure conspicuously in the subtropical arrangements of vegetation, but they are equally Effective in small gardens, and merit cultivation everywhere. Apart from the beauty of their foliage, the blossoms they produce are very rich in colours. Indeed, for these alone they are wall worth growing. The plants have a, tube-like root, and now is the time when they should be potted. Use a rich sandy soil; put one bulb into a foor-inch pot. Plaoe them in greenhouse or frame, and let them grow there till the end of May, when they should be planted in the flower beds. CYTIBU8 ROCEMOSUS. This plant is often known Ms the Genista. It has ahaøhy habit of groWth, neat foliage, and produces a fine show of yellow flowers in the early spring. It is an excellent green- house plant, and succeeds in the window. It is sold ia all nurseries, and often in the streets. The latter is always a recommenda- tion to any plant, and is a. sure indication of its being a popular swbject of more than average merit. The plants are usually crowded with flowers, which stand prominent, and emit a. refreshing fragrance. They remain several weéIs in bloom with care. I have known them to be six weeks in full bloom. This was when they were kept uniformly moist at the root, and in a cool, dry, even temperature, such as some rooms afford. When they go out of flower a quantity of seed pods often form. These are a hindrance to the further progress of the plants, and as soon as the flowers wither, cut them all off., Put the plant in a moist, growing atmosphere, give plenty of water, and new growth will come abundantly. When this has developed the plants may be kept in a cool frame. THE ROSEMARY. This is a plant which has been an occupant of gardens beyond all recollection, and it is still a favourite subject with those who take delight in old-fashioned plants and flowers Its habit a.nd colour of foliage and blossoms are all pleasing, and the fragrance of the leaves is liked by all. It will grow in town or country gardens, and is a great success in positions near the sea, where it invariably develops and retains all its best features. 1:. may be associated with hardy perennials in herbaceous borders or with shrubs on and about the lawns. A somewhat sandy soil suits it best. Just now is a very good time to propagate it from cuttings. If some of the best shoots are cut off, made into cuttings, and inserted in sandy soil in any snug nook roots will soon form, and the plants will be ready to transplant next spring. Where the branches rest on the soil layering is another easy way of rooting tbsm. A correspondent asks if the rosemary would be a success as a hedge. It would in time, but it is rather slow in growth, where a rapid hedge is desired.
TEACHING OF FORESTRY.
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TEACHING OF FORESTRY. SCHOOL FOR WOODMEN IN THE FOREST OF DEAÑ. The-iwbool for forestry started by Com- misfflooers of Woods and Forests at Ootoford, in the Fotwet of Bean, is provmff a great success. When the Departmental Committee ap- pointed by the Board of Agriculture to inquire into the Btato of British foreatry reported at the end of 1902. the Commissioners of Woods and Forests took up the question of education for foresters and woodmen. The claims of the Forest of Dean had been strongly urged by 8ir Charles DUke, the mem- ber for the district, as against Alice Holt Woods in Hampshire, and the Commissioners chose Dean Forest for a school, a large area of forest being avr-ilable for practical instruc- tion. It had the additional advantage of having been worked for the last six years under a scientific plan prepared by the lste Mr. Hill, head of the Indian Forest Depart- meat. Claes-room accommodation was found at the Crown offices at Ooiefiord for twenty students, and the services of Mr. C. D. Hanson, of the Indian Forest Deportment, were obtained as instructor. It was decided to start with a small elttes only at first, tund the school was opened in January last with nine students. The first three months' working is considered very satisfactory. The students are all in the employ of the Crown, seven being from Dean Forest and two from Windsor Forest. Classes are held two days a week, the students working in the woods the remainder of the time. Their ages vary from seventeen to twenty-two, and they receive from 12s. to 18s. a week. The education is free, and no deduction is made from wages. The full course will extend over two yesrs. Instruction will be given in all branches of forestry, theoretical and prae- tical. including choice of soils and situations to grow the more important British forest trees; the method and treatment for each species: and the best methods of sowing, planting, thinning, and pruning to produce sound timber. The students will be taught to recognise the more important fungi and Insects, and the means of prevention and cure. Suoh operations as measurement and valua- tion of timber and standing noods wili be dealt with, and the system of management to produce annual yield explained. In view of the thorough training they will get, there should be no ctHSeofty for the students to obtain good situations, as the supply of trained foresters is very limited, and many landowners complain of the difficulty of getting them. It is hoped to start a second class next year, and it may be possible to arrange to receive men from private estates; bat it will be ii&posaible tor tin down to talse more than a limited unmbea of paid workmen, as anC- cient emcAojanent eeoM not be jfooad for t
EASTERTIDE IN SOUTH WALES.
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EASTERTIDE IN SOUTH WALES. A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING AT MOUNTAIN ASH. The tenth annual eisteddfod in aid of the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital was held on Easter Monday at the local pavilion. Baritone solo, "Gwlad fy Nghaion": Two competitors appeared on the stage, viz., Mr. Stanley Davies, London W<dsh Choir, and Mr. Spencer Thomas, Trealaw. The prize was awarded to the latter. Juvenile choirs, "The Soogsfier of the Spring" and "Come away, breezes pday": The com- peting choirs were Duffryn-street (conductor, Mr. Theo. Morgan), Merthyr Vale (Mr. Idris J. Jenkins), Troedyrhiw (Miss Kate Jones), and Abercanaid (Mrs. Webber Lewis). The first prize went to Troedyrhiw, the second toO Mer- thyr VaJe. and the third to Aberoaiftvkl. Girl's solo, "White Clover": Miss Lily Hampton, Eogerstone. Bass solo, "The Bandit Chief" Prize divided between Mr. W. Gwyn, Aberdare, and Mr. J. Thomas ("Ap loan Da.r"), Penrhiwceiber. Boys' choir, "Ca«abianca": The choirs com- peting were:—Duffryn Schoolboys (Mr. Wil- liam Williams), Mislun (Miss E. A. Morris;, Trinity, Pontypridd (Mr. Bevan), Ton, Pentrc (Mr. Dewi Morgan), Trerobart (Mr. R. A. Thomas), and Abercwmboi (Mr. Philip Rees). The winners were the Miskin party. Recitation, "Mark Antony's Oration": Mr. John Henry Davies, Pentre. Boy's solo, "Hush a Bye-bawn": 1st, Gordon Davies; 2nd, Stanley Henry Pianoforte solo, "Over the "Veldt": Miss Marian Jones, Swansea. Contralto 8010. From the Woodland": Miss Eva Hall. Ferndale. Contralto solo, When Falls the Night": Miss Eva Hall, Ferndale. Contralto solo, It is Time for Rest Miss Eva. Hall. Ferndale. Mezro-BOprano solo, "Beyond": Miss Marian Llewelyn, Neath. Soprano solo, Celia and the Roses Miss Marian Llewelyn, Neath. Girl's solo, Angel Flovrers": Miss Ida Fairney, Cardiff. Baritone solo. You Mr. William Spencer Thomas, Trealaw. Chief choral competition, Come with Torches," prize £100, and a portrait for the conductor. The competitors were: —Mid- Rhondda (Mr. Edward Hughes), Pontypridd (Mr. W. Thompson), Brynamman (Mr. Edward Evans), and Abernant (Mr. John Thomas). The adjudicator (Dr. Sinclair) said he had no hesi- tation in awarding the prize to the Mid- Rhondda Choir. Baritone solo, "Lead, kindly Light": Mr. William Gwyrrne, Trecynon. Baritone solo, My Lady's Eyes Divided between Mr. Moses Jenkins, Tylorstown, and Mr. William Rees, of the London Welsh Choir. Violin solo, "Ballade^: Mr. John 0. Wal- ters, Morriston. Mezzo-soprano ecMoo, Life and Light Miss Marian Llewelyn, Neath. Soprano solo, "Bing, Throstle, sing": Miss Elizabeth Hall, Burry Port. Professor Brendan Rogers, of Dublin, ap*pea,red ait this stage, and assisted at the adjudications. Tenor solo, Why doitfo my lady sigh, 0 loving heart?": Mr. David Thomas, Ponty- eymmer. Mezeo-sopnuio, The Promise Divine Mmb Myfanwy Llewelyn. Second choral competition, "Cry aioud, and shout" The competitors were Blaengarw (Mr. John Llewelyn), Penydafrreo (Mr. George Ivewis), and Ynysybwl (Mr. James Lewis). The prize went to Blaengarw. Pianoforte soUo, Bolero": Kiss Marian Jones, Waonwen, Swansea. Ambulance competition: 1st, Dowlais; 2nd, Cardiff Great Western Railway; 3rd, Ponty- pridd and Barry Railway (Pontypridd); 4th, Aberdare; 5th, Gwaeiodygarth (Taff's Wen). Pianoforte solo, "Spinning Wheel": Master Percy Hughes, Aberainan. Weigh reeita/tion, Ca>riad Byth Mr. Owen Davies, Poatlottyn. There were thirteen bardic competitors for the chair. The winner was Mr. Thomas Davies (" Oeneeh "), Ton, Pentre. The subject was, Elegy to the late Mr. Tom Jones (' Esyllwg ')." Bardic addresses were delivered by several bards of both goxes, and Mr. VT. Hicks conducted the cersmony of chairing. Madam Hughes Thomas, Cardiff, invested the winner with the badge. Male voice competition, "Thfe King of Worlds," prize £40, and portrait of conductor. The choirs competing were:—London Welsh (conductor, Mr. Merlin Morgan), Resolven (Mr. J. Morgan), Tredegar (Mr. Evan Rees Evans), and Owmbach (Mr. Herbert Davies). Dr. Sin- clair awarded the prize to the Resolven Choir. Brass band competition; 1st, Mountain Ash Volunteers; 2nd, Hebden Bridge; 3rd, Fern- dale; 4th, Abertillery Silver Band. Fife band contest: 1st, LlwynypiS,; 2nd, Ynyshir. Brass band contest: 1st, Pentre Volunteers; 2nd, Penyrhyw; 3rd, Ogmore Temperance.
UNSEEMLY OOOCBBENCS.
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UNSEEMLY OOOCBBENCS. An THrfortonafee incident oceoroed after the decision of the adjudicator had been givwi in the chief choral evetkt of the day, whi<?h was the competition for mate voice choirs. Two choirs competed, the piece selected being "The Little Church." Splott (Cardiff) Male Voice Party (leader, Mr. A. W. Sutton) sang first, and Cadoxton Male Voice Ohoir (Mr. Dudley Howe, oondactor) second. Amid much excitement, the prize was awarded to the Cadoxton Choir, whereupon some of the members of the defeated ohoir rushed on to the platform and protested against the adjudicator's decision, and the conductor (JIr. Sutton) challenged Dr. Billups to state the grounds upon which he had awarded the prize to the Cadoxton Choir. Dr. Bilkupe explained that his decision was based upon the superior merit of the successful choir, with which the aadience seemed cordially to concur, for they cheered the adju- dicator heartily. After some delay the next item on the programme wa.ø proceeded with.
LLAFTBISANT.
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LLAFTBISANT. The Welsh Calvinistie Methodists of Penuei, Ltantrisant, held their annual eisteddfod on Good Friday, when Mr. W. Meyler Thomas, Ynysplwm, presided. Pianoforte pkvyirtg, "'Pa-ran telle Bril- lante," Gwen Richards, Llaintrisant^ tenor solo, "Darlun fy Msum," Mr. David Davies, New Mill; impromptu speeoh, Mr. William Jenkins, Llantrisant; soprano solo, Gyda'r Wawr," Mrs. Geridwen Williams, Llantrisant; essay, "Conscience," Mr. D. H. Davies, Briton Ferry; solo, "Shall you, shall I," Miss M-ay Jenkins and Mies Gladys Austin, Llantrisant; recitation, "Dewnon Dura," Mr. Thomas Richards, Porth; duet, Dring, dring i fyny," Messrs. Jenkins. Llsmtrisajit, and Davies, Hew Mill; reading music at first sight. Mr. W. Jenkins, Ltaatrisant^ solo, 1"r Hogyn Drwg," Master Bees Davies, Mwyndy; bass aoto, Yr Ornest." Ir. W. Roasec, GISskcb Goch; rendering of Awn i ben yr Wyddfa fawr," by male voice choirs, IJanharati Choir, conducted by Mr. Roes Thomas.
ABEKTTLLERY.
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ABEKTTLLERY. The fifth animal eisteddfod under the aus- pices of Trinity Calvinistie Methodist Church, Abertillery, took plaoe at the Gymnasium- hall, Abertillery, on Good Friday, when there was a large attendance. Pianoforte solo (under IS), Miss E. Dyke, Abertmax yooaiaato Richards and Miss May Williams, Abertillery (prize divided). Novices' bass solo, Mr. E. Evans, Pont- newydd. Juvenile recitation (under 15), Miss Flossie West, Abertillery, and Miss Ethel Brown, Blaina (prize divided). Violin solo (under 15), Master Lionel Falk- man, Abertillery. Duet (boy and girl), Miss Eva Richards and Master Tom Bundred, Abertillery. Novices' (boys) solo, Master Sam Birchall. Novices' soprano solo, Miss Maud Talbot, Abertillery. Juvenile choral competition. For the best rendering of "0, praise God in Hie Holiness," by a, choir of hot less than 40 voices (twelve adults allowed); £ 3.—Tabernacle Congrega- gatkmal Band of Hope Choir (conductor, Mr. E. Winstone). Baritone solo, Mr. Harry CHat, Abertillery. Contralto solo, Miss G. Brown, Abertillery. Essay, Free or Fair Trade?" Mr. Harry Collett, Abertillery. Boys' solo, Master James Partridge, Aber- tillery. Recitation, Arthur's Last Speech to Sir Bedivere (Tennyson), Mr. Ben Morris, New- bridge. Tenor Bolo, Mr. Albert Simmons, Blaina. Mandoline solo, Miss Beatrice West, Aber- tillery. Soprano solo, Mies Louise Thomajs, Abertil- lery. Harmony ear test (a short hynm tune), Mr. Thomas Fotd, Abertillery. For the best rendering of the part song, "Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby" (Swllivan); £5; choir not under 30 in nnmbter.—The Titlery Choristers (Miss L. Thomas).
!TREHARRIS.
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TREHARRIS. The fourth annual eisteddfod was held in the Public-hall, Treharris, on Saturday in connection with the Brynhyfryd Baptist Church. The chief item of the pro- gramme was a prize of £8 to the ohoir, not Ufider fJ) voices, that gave the best rendering of Y meirw ni folianant yr Arglwydd" (W. George. G.T.S.C., Merthyr Vale), in which the Brynhyfryd Choir, led by Mr. Caleb Williams, proved successful. The prize of £3 and silver cup for the best juvenile choir was won by Mr. Idris Jenkins and party, Merthyr Vale, and the second prize by Mr. D. Griffiths and party, Aberfan. Other winners wereQuartette, "Ty Wyddoet beth adywed fy nghaJon": Divided between Mr. D. P. Edwards and party, Treharris, and Mr. J. Morgan and party, Abercynon. Duct: Meesrs. W. L. Gibbon and Ted Smith. Bass solo: Divided between Mes<r*s. J. Evans, Dowlais, and E. Oarston, TroedyrMw. Tenor solo: Mr. Ted Smith, Treharris. Soprano eolo: Miss Alexander, Ferndale. Children's solo (under fifteen years of age): 1st, Master John Thomas Merthyr Vaie; 2nd, Mite S. C. Jones. Peirrhiw- oeiber; 3rd, Master R H. Davies, Aberaman. Pianoforte sole for children under fifteen years of age): let, Master A. Edward, Argoed; 2nd, Mias E. A. Allen, Trelewis. Hymn tune for persons over 45 years of age: Mr. Thomas Evans, Treharris. Dymohweliad y Bad yn Absrafon" Ysgol yr Adroddwr": Mr. Tom Stephens, Treharris. Recitation for children under fifteen years of age: The Misses Marion Richards and R. Hopkins. Eæay ("The Life of Peter"): Divided between Mr. J. P. James and Mr. W. G. Jones Treharris. Love letter: Mr. J. P. James, Trcharris. Sta.Bza (englyn) to the conductor of the eisteddfod: Ap Shenkin," Merthyr Vale. Three verses of eight lines to the chairman of the eisteddfod: Mr. Lewis Morgan (" Alaw Tydfil "), Merthyr. Pair fancy knitted stockings: Miss M. Lewis, Treharris. Woollen lamp-mat: Divided between Miss Alice Eynon (Ma<enclochog) and Miss M. A. Jenkins, Treharris. Prise-bag: 1st, Miss Beavan (Llimgrig), Nelsons; 2nd, Miss Owen, Cilfynydd.
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LLANDYSSUL. A very successful eisteddfod was held at the hall, Ltlaudyasnl, presided over by Mr. J. D. Lewis. The adjudicators were:—Music: Mr. David Thomas, F.T.S.C., Bridgend. Poetry: The Rev. J. Jenkins ("Gwtti"), Pontar- dulaia. Chief awards •—Baritone solo., "Rock of Ages": Mr. Ehenezer Jones. Aberbank. Open solo, "Lead, Kindly Light": Mr. David Williams, Lampeter. Soprano solo, "Ask me not to join your singing": Miss Jones, Aber- bank. The successful bard was Mr. Myrnach Davies, and the ceremony of chairing evoked much interest.
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LLANTWIT FARDRE. The twenty-eighth annual eisteddfod was hold at Salem Baptist Chapel, Llantwit Fardre, on Good Friday. Solo (for those under 15): IMvidjed between modwen L.leweilyn and Sarah J1IJle Jenkin8. Llantwtt Fardre. Recitation (for those over 15 years): Oswald David, Llantwit Fardre. Sojirano solo: Miss Carles, Ynyshir. Three verseS on the Education Act: The Rev. Onfel Jenkins. Bnss solo: Divided between J. A. Richarts, Ponty- pridd, and Gwilvm Evaml, Llantri5a.nt. Pianoforte 11010; Bertie Thoma8, Hopkinstovm. Alto solo (for those unttet 15 years): Hedy Morgan. Porth. Recitation (for those under 15 yeirs): DtvMed between Blodwen Jenkins, Peneraigwen, and Sarah Jane Jenkins, Llantwit Fardre. Stances, "The late Bv*n Williams, Rhydygerdmen": R (Tided between the Rot. Onfel Jenkins &.00 Mr. Riohard Riohard, Cilfynydd. Recitation: Margaret Jones, Ton Teg. Baritone solo, "Eternal Leve" (Professor T. D. Edwanfc. Pontypridd): Thomas Jonef Mca-gan, Manly. Tenor lIMO: R. C. Davies, SensiwujxM. Stanza, singing wtth pianoforte accompaniment: Sarah Jan. JenMns, Llactwtt Fardre. The chief Item wae the male voice competition, ^Comrades in Arms," the prize being: jCM and a gold medal to the conductor. Four choirs entered, viz., Merthyr Vale Mistta. Maeidy, and Uanlreran. The adjudicator gave the prise to Merthyr "Vale, conducted by Mr. J. A. Morris.
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ABERGAVENNY. < The Easter eisteddfod held at the Marfeet- hall. Abergavenny, on Monday was as great; a suooees as ever. Reenlts:— Pianoforte competition.—Mies Rosaline HaJlet, Newport. Pianoforte solo for choldren.—Miss Kathleen George, Tredegar. Violin so*o.—Mr. W. H. Williams, Pontjrpool. Bessy, m»e Eisteddfod: WhM. It Vae. What It Js, and What It Should be."—Mr. David 1 James, 15. Parade, Porth. Collection of six photographs.—1st, Itra. G. O. Brown, Aibergavenny; 2nd, Mr. H. Town. send, Abeega*enny. 1 Jnvenile choir competition.—Abersyohan -1 Choristers. ( Bass solo—Mr. Tom Lewis, Cardiff. Male voice oontest.—Blaina Male Voice ] Party. ] Interesting features of the eisteddfod were ] the brass band contests. The test piece 1 was "Poiinto," arranged by the late i Mr. E. Swift, and, in addition to c the jS20 in eaeh oSexed as first 1 ather mecIal to-12m wntatof, 1 and a handsome silver challenge cap, to be won three times, and held laet year by the Tillery Colliery Brass Band. A second prize of JE15 was offered, and a third of JE7. Mr. R. Stead, of Hnddersfield, awarded the first prize to the JFerndaJe Band (oondnctor, Mr. Rad- cliff), the second to Hebden Bridge, and the third to the band of the 3rd V.B. Welsh Regi- ment (Mountain Ash) Chief choral oompetitton (prize £m: 1st, Mid-Rhondda (condraotor, Mr. E. Hughes); 2nd, Troedyrhiw United (Mr. J. C. Jones). Second choral competition: Tonyrefail and Gilfach (Mr. J. H. Edwards). Ladies' choral competition: Brycheinog (Mr. W. C. Davies, Brynmawr). Soprano solo: Mass Edith GoEStoc, Aber- tillery. Contralto soio: Miss Hannah Jones, Blaina. Tenor solo: Mr. C. W. Skelton, King's Heath, near Birmingham.
MORRISTON.
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MORRISTON. The fifth annual eisteddfod in connection with Seion Welsh Baptist Church, Morriston, was held on Easter Monday, and was a great snccess. Recitation for juveniles: 1st, Master Johnny Williams, Llaoelly; 2nd, Master Emlyn Jones, Clydach. Solo for boys: 1st, "Ap Lloyd," Maesteg; 2nd, Henry Griffiths, Maesteg. Pianoforte solo: 1st, Miss Gertie Thomas, Manselton, Swansea; 2nd, Miss Beatrice Harries, St. Thomas. Juvenile choir: 1st, Ainon Baptist Choir, Morriston (conductor, Mr. J. P. Llewellyn); 2nd, Carmarthen-road Choir, Swansea (con- ductor, Mr. J. Conwa-y). Solo for girls: 1st, Miss Lilian Vicar, Man- selton; 2nd, Miss Hainey, Pontlaese, Llangy- felach. Soprano solo: Miss F. E. Morgan, Pont- ardaWE. Tenor solo: Mr. Thomas J. Francis, Morris- ton. Baritone solo: Mr. Tom Hill, Morriston. Duet: Messrs. T. J. Francis, Morriston, and Thomas Lloyd. Caersalem. Contralto solo: Mies Agnes Thomas, Tiry- dail, Ammanford. Children's choirs: tBt. Ainon English Baptist Choir, Morriston (conductor, Mr. J. P. Llew- ellyn); 2nd, Carmarthen-road Choir, Swansea (conductor, Mr. J. Conway). Recitation, "y Groes ddu"; Miss Eleanor Daniel, Pembrey-road, Llanelly. The successful bard in the "Pryddest" on "Pan welodd efe y ddinas efe a wylodd" was the Rev. William Bowen, Congregational minister. Penygrots, Carmarthenshire., who was chaired in the usual manner by Gwili and the members of the orsedd who were pre- sent. Chief choral competition, "Yr Raf": Tre- boeth Choir, Swansea (conductor, Mr. W. Jenkins). In the evening a concert took place and the following artistes contributed to a classical programme: —Madam Blodwen Jones, Lon- don; Miss Gertrude Wed lake, Mr. Trevor Evans, R.A.M., Morriston; and Mr. Barry LindoO.
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SINGING FESTIVALS. CARDIFF. The anonal sinking festival of the Welsh Calvinistie Methodists of Cardiff and Newport was held on Good Friday at the Orwye Chapel, Cardiff. The conductor was Professor Jenkyn Morris, Cardiff; aooompanists, Mr. John Jen- kins (Taff's Weil), Mr. D. J. Darvies (Newport), Miss Bessie Thomas (Pembroke-terraoe), and Miss Maggie Thomas (CrwyB-road). Three meetings were held, presided oyer by the Rev. Walter Daniel, Jerusalem; the Rev. David Jones, B.A., Penarth; and the Rev. W. Davies. B.A., Cardiff; and addresses were delivered by the Rev. J. E. Rees, Cardiff; Dr. Davies, Car- diff; Dr. Thomas, Taff's Well; a.nd Mr. Thomas Thomas, Cardiff, who made a special reference to the laite "Alaw Ddu," and one of his tttneS-" Ghwi Rhondda "—was eung by the whole audience. There were good congrega- tions all day, and two^Balm tiroes, four anthems, and twenty congregational tunes were gang. The festival was osbe of the most successful ever held since its establishment. There was a great improvement m the sing- ing, and the committee ia to be congratulated on its ever increasing popularity swid effi- ciency, and should take courage to engage one of the public halls for the next festival. The annual festival of the Welsh Congrega- tionatiste was held on Good Friday in Ebeneaer Chapel. The conductor was Mr. D. W. Lewis, Brynamaa. The morning service, over which Mr. Simon Stephens presided, was devoted entirely to the edification of the children belonging to the different Sunday Schools, and proved most interesting, not only to them, bat also to the adults present. The children's singing waia hearty and effective. The recitation ot the etanzae By some hoys and girls from each school previous to the tunes being song was a. welcome feature. Besides, a caiechism on The Second Tear of Christ's Ministry" had 'been prepared by the Rev. H. M. Hughes, B.A.. and, in his absence throagh an engagement eleewhere, Mr. E. Gronow put the questions to the children, who returned the proper aJl8wera readily and intelligently. The afternoon pro- ceedings, under the presidency of Mr. Thotnaa Griffiths, of Bethlehem Chapel, consisted for the most part of the singing of a number of tunes and one anthem, Mor Hawddgar yw Dy bebyll Di," by the whole choir and the congregation. In the evening there was a good attendance, the Rev. J. R. Dairies pre- siding.
TON.
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TON. The annual oymanfa ganu of the Welsh Baptiste of Ton Pentre and district was held at Hebron (Ton), Siloam (Gelli), and Nebo (Ystrad) on Good Friday. Under the eon- ductorstrip of Mr. Da,n Daviee, Merthyr, the combined choir gave excellent renderings of the hymn tunes and two anthems. The children's meeting was particularly success- ful, their best efforts being "Yr Hafan Well" and "Telyn Seion." "Harlech," "Prynedi- gaeth," and "Bethany" were song by the adults in a very creditable manner.
PONTARDULAIS.
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PONTARDULAIS. Three important singing festivals were held at Pontardulais, and there was unusual activity and bustle in consequence. The Cal- vinistic Methodists, conducted by Mr. Thomas Davies, G.T.S.C., held their twenty-sixth annual cymanfa at Goppa; the Congrega- Hanalists assembled at Hope. Mr. W. Dunn Williams, G.T.S.C., Carmarthen, conducting; while the Baptists, under the baton of Mr. J. T. Hnghes, F.T.S.C., Llwynhendy, brought off a similar event at Tabernacle. The weather throughout the day was cold and showery.
NEATH.
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NEATH. The annual singing festival held at Bethania Baptist Chaipel, Neath, on Easter Monday was an unqualified snooess. A huge choir Watl composed of contingents from Bethania (Neath), Glyn Neath, Resolven, Aberduiais, Seven Sisters, Calta-ria, (StMwen), Horeb (Skewen), Salem (Briton Ferry), and Rehoboth (Briton Ferry). Mr. T. Powell, G.T.S.C., Giais, was the conductor, and Mr. Evan Morris, G.T.S.U., Neath, the organist.
BURRY PORT.
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BURRY PORT. The annual cymanfa gana in connection With the Weleh Methodist Churches of Kid- welly, BerfysMe. Pautbwy, and Burry Port was held set Bethany Ghapei, Bnrry Port. on Easter Monday, and proved a great success. Aixmi 600 ohoristers attended, and were con- ducted by Mr. J. Wheidon, Carmarthen.
BARRY.
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BARRY. Tbe fifth annual Congregationai Singing Festival in connection with the Welsh Con- gregational Churches of Barry, Barry Dock. Cadoxton, and Penarth was held at Taber- nacle Chapel. Barry Dock, when there were large gatherings throughout the day, and the Ringing, which was under t.be eondnctorshlp of Mr. D. Farr, Barry, was of a high standard.
TREORKY.
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TREORKY. The annual festival of the Treorky Metho- dists took place at Bethlehem Chapel. Vast crowds attended, and were treated to high- class music. Mr. W. Howell, G.T.S.O., Porth, oondncted. In memory of the late Alaw Ddu" (Mr. W. T. Reee) the choir saog very beautifully the anthem "Pwy yw y Rhai llyn." Toe presidents at the morning, after- noon, and evening service respectively were Mr. T. Morgan (Owmpark), the Rev. F. Davies f B1 aenrh ondda), and the Rev. T. Davies [Treorky).
PENTRE.
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PENTRE. The annual singing festival of the Welsh Congregationalists of the Pentre District was held at Bryn Seion Chapel, Gelli. and was a decided success, both in point of attendance Mid in the quality of the musical perform- ances, the conductor being Mr. J. M. Webber, S T.S.C. Several of the compositions of the late Dr. Parry were rendered. The presidents for the day were Mr. David Davies (Ton), Mr. 1. Isaac (Bodringallt), and the Rev. G. Gwen- lord Enos (Gelli). The Cymanfa Ganu of the Welsh Methodists >f the Pentre district on Eaeter Monday was attended by crowded congregations. "Gwneyd r byd yn nef," the words of which were written by the late young bard, Ben Bowen, was sung, the music being composed by Mr. John Williams, late manager of the Tyny- bedw Colliery. Mr. David Eva.ns. Mus. Bac., Cardiff, conducted, whilst the Rev. P. Oelly areeided over the morning services, the Rev. r. Lloyd (Tonyrefail) in the afternoon, and die Rev. B. M. Davies, B.A., in the evening.
TONYPANDY.
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TONYPANDY. The seventh annual festival in connection with the English Methodists of the Rhondda was held at Trinity, Tonypandy. The con- iuctor was Mr. D. T. Prosser ("Eos Cynlads"). Oeorky. Mr. John' Evans, of Pontypridd, presided over the children's meeting in the norning, whilst Messrs. J. B. Price (Ton) and O. W. Jones (Porth) preeided over the after- loon and evening meetings respectively. An uterestiner item was the rendering of a tpecialdy-ootnposed tane, "Remembrance," in nemonatn of the late AWewmw Jl Jones iIr8fiIø. Benssrair t
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AGRICULTURE IN WALES. PROPOSED NATIONAL SHOW AT ABERYSTWYTH. A meeting of the council of the United Counties Agricultural Society (whack embraces the counties of Carmarthen, Pem- broke, and Cardigan) was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, on Saturday, whea Mr. C. Morgan-Richardson, Noyaddwilym, president for the year, presided over a. good attendance. Letters were read from Mr. J. C. Harford (Faioondale) and Mr. W. Buckley Roderick (Llanelly) protestmg against the Aberystwyth people adopting the title of the Welsh NationaJ Agricultural Society without tb8 general consent of other agricultural societies in Wales. The President said that after the resolution of protest was passed at the last meeting the secretary had forwarded a copy to several societies, and he had received notice that some of them had already adopted a similar kind of resolution, amongst them being the Pembrokeshire Society and the South Wales Society of Black Cattle Breeders. A great deal had been said about the action taken by the United Counties Society, and some people had attributed it to a certain amount of jealousy on the part of that society. (Laughter.) He thought they could Bay very plainly that it was not owing to jealousy, but because the scheme had been started on a wrong foundation, and their views were well expressed by Mr. Buckley Roderick. They had every confidence in the future of their own society, for it had come to stay—(hear, hear)-but there was no doubt that if they had not taken the stand they did a good many of their subscribers might be misled into leaving them and joining the new society under a mistaken impression. (Hear, hear.) The Aberystwyth show was one that could never be a national show, and it could only have the probable effect of doing some amount of harm to the United Counties Show, whilst doing no real good to them- selves. No leading landowner in South Wales had joined the new association, and it was very marked that at the meeting ia the House of Commons no representative from Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire attended the conference. The general manager of the new scheme had written as follows to their secretary, in acknowledgment of their resolution of protest: — I regret exceedingly that a society of such high standing as the United Counties should not only have passed such a resolution, but should have allowed their chairman to make a speech which can only be described &8 being an exhibition of exceedingly bad form; also, I am very sorry that so much publicity was given to these proceedings, because I know the very false impression they conveyed to thosp who do not know what a first-rats society yours is. In the first place, the reso- lution passed is in itself absurd, as it accuses the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society of doing something it had never even con- templated. The Welsh Agricultural Society was formed by influential men throughout the whole of Wales—not by the poor little North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society, whom yon condemn, and about whom your chairman makes such very vulgar remarks. ("Oh," and laughter.) I enclose you a list of some of the supporters of the WelSh Agricultural Society, and you will see that they spread over the whole of Wales, and I get fresh mpporteN daily, and there are many more that have not yet been asked. I know, and I think most people will agree, that the United Counties is the premier show in South Wales. They have a premier show in North Wales, but North Wales cannot ehow at the South show, or the South at the North, and what the originators of the show hoped to do was to have a show where the North could meet the South. The North are quite prepared to meet the South in competition, so they tell me. and they have not had any meetings such all yours up there. Are the South not prepared to meet the North? This is the idea your meeting has given in the North, and that ia what I think is eo greatly to be regretted, as I have the very greatest respect for the United Counties Society. I enclose you a circular of the objects of the new society. Surely no one who is really interested in agriculture will object to anything in it. Again expressing my great regret that the United Counties Society should have seen fit to have allowed its chadrman to abuee a smaller and younger society in the way that he did, and should have passed a resolution condemning it for something it had never done,—Believe me, Ac., Lewes T. Loveden Pryse." The President again appealed to them to say whether he had been in the least degree personal at the last meeting. (Ories of "No, When he saw that letter from Mr. Lovedea Pryse he turned up the reports of the last meeting, and was astounded at his own mode- ration. On the following day the secretary received another remarkable letter from Mr, Loveden Pryse as follows: — "Dear Sir,—I this morning received from a member of the United Counties Society a. letter enclosing a circular signed by you, aa seoretary, and dated February 18, in which the following sentence occurs:—*[%e attention of the council having been cabled to the pro- posal of the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society to form their society into a. National Agricultural Society, Ac.' Further reference of the same sort was made in the proposition to the Nortth OardigactsbAre Agricultural Society. I think it my duty to warn you that in sending out these circulars yoa are ren- dering yourself liable to legal proceedings. It is open to a perron at a private meeKog to make a false statement afbowt another person or society, aIS the occasion is privileged, bat it is a very different matter sending a circular round, not even marked private,' ooDtaanicg that false statement. I most ask you to contradict this wherever you haws circulated it.—Yours faithfully, Lewee T. Loveden Pryse. P.S.—I have no doubt myself that the reso- lution was passed awing to the members of oouncal believing the statement that was made about the North CetartSganshirB AsricaW turai Society. The President remarked, amid laughter, that the secretary need not be afraid of £ h« threatened libel action, a.nd he himself would be quite prepared to join in it. Major Webley-Parry-Pry&e, Noyadd Trefawr, said that, as they knew, he was a native of Aberystwyth. but he held no sort of brief at all in this matter, and all he knew about the working of the new show was what he VM read in the papers. At the same time, he thought it a pity, ae there seemed to be a demand for a. Welsh National show—for a Ing oenita-ai show—am d as there was a bi4r amount of money ait the hthok of tbe project, that the suooeeafol United Counties Society should spurn the money that wac being offend by prominent gentlemen towards the carrying oat of that project at Aberystwyth as a start. He believed that, as a matter of fact, two gentlemen—one from North and the other from South Wales—had offered to give £500 apiece to start a national show, but made it a condition that it should be held a.t Aberyst- wyth. lIe did net think they ought to btzrke any Welsh national movement. Colonel Lewes (Liysoewydd) said they had no objection to a show being held at Aberyst- wyth, but they did object to the Ai^erysfcwyth people oakling that show the national show of Wales when the premier United Counties Society and other important Welsh agricul. ttrral societies bad had no voice in the matter. Major Webtey-Parry-Pryee ratd be weed that if the existing societies bed not beea uwnultod it had been badly arranged. Mr Bowell (dym4ew): We do not object t» the setoeroe, bat to the way it has been done. Mr. W. J. Buckley (Penyfai) concurred wrfcfe what Ookmel Lewes had said. He had had the honour of judging at the Aherystwyth Show. and it looked iQüm as if it tom kept goinc by trippers, as far as the money was coD- cerned. Mr. David Evans (Llwyneadfor Stud Farm), said no one was a stronger supporter of the United Counties Show than himself, but, on the other hood, he thought that they were taking a wrong view altogether of the Aber- ystwyth movement. At Aberystwyth last year there were entries from every oounty in Wades exoept Radnorshire. He was present at the House of Commons meeting, and there were gentlemen there ready to support Aber- ystwyth because it was the only central place for North and South to meet together. He did not think there was one breeder of Welsh cattle in North Wales against the idea. As far as he knew, they were all in favour of it. Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., spoke in favour of a movable show, and it was decided to hold it at Aberystwyth for three years in order to start it. The Rev. R. G. Lawrence proposed that a oopy of the resolution passed a.t the last meeting be sent to all existing Welsh agri- cultural societies, and that their opinion be asked upcn it. It was to the effect that in the opinion of the United Couutiee Agricul- tural Society the inaccessible position of Aberystwyth made it impossible as the plaoe for a central show, a.nd that it did not recog- nise the right of the committee of the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society to form a national society to represent the whole of Wales without consultation with the older agricultural societies in existence in the Principality. Mr. C. W. B. Stokes (Tenby), in &eoondin«, said that if the existing1 societies had been consulted no doubt some truly national scheme would have been unanimously adopted. and it might have been fixed at Aberystwyth. He simply protested against the Aberystwyth people arrogating to themselves the na.me of the Welsh National Society. The mcttoa was then carried without a ÜI- sentient vote. Practical steps were afterwards tafeen to improve the finances and the railway facili- ties for the next show of the eociety. When. y<m ask for the Best Remedy of the Ap.
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"VERY MAN HIS OWN GARDENER. QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED. It, » By J. MUIR, FIeet-etreet. London. ° £ Apple.—"p. J. J."—Dnfae of Devon- .Nw weful little apple at this season. B?i"der Flower.—"Ethel."—Dielytra ^eed If" quite hardy, and would :tJea4 P7rfectly in Northumberland. Mrs- Barton.—It did not die 1/ tput had been squashed, probably otner hen. It was a good size for Shad: M."—Shading would th ten ?e flowers in perfection for a week in Q longer. You can either keep ai» j°°^> airy room or in a cool frame )fir6 R but well shaded. staK3^68 f°r Hyacinths.—"M. W."—The thev °r ^PPorts will be quits suitable, kv? Wl11 not ba injurious in any way. .1cinti,<luite right to support the heavy ^°wls as Layers.—"M. S."—The Jr.bfeert rn ^-ys the largest egs of any of Wt ^Phi i?Dd the 1'uff leghorn the smallest. 25'tfiJe 5- *ay ttle niost, all are much alike, irm *md may excel another by extra *N £ EOOD FEEDING- *ftrt"Ali Blackberries.—"A Lancashire U^L1 plants are now in growth, Would never succeed if moved at » have missed the planting 5jt 'u5?d I a-dvipe you not to attempt to ^ut *a November next. .Clematis.—"Beginner."—The variety Anderson Henryi is one of the best single, and Lucy Lemoine is as a double white. Both would yr a je gainst your house in Brighton, and j J*ne plants in pots in the greenhouse, tw^^s.—"Villa Gardener."—The seeds •efert y r*ck contain a lot of weeds. Should never be sown on a lawn, Ik^t } ^a^e such a weedy lawn. It is i? known as permanent seeds that ba employed, and you can only get Ssr^ti a Gloire de Dijon Rose.—F. J. Rus- tllmst buy a plant in a pot and not late f P^ant one from the ground. It is „ "Pfavu^'3, Give it a deep, rich soil, ij. Hot it overhead on fine evenings. I there can be any doubt about in your locality. N Rose Blooms Decaying.— Of. Clog.' ~~You have been keeping the house (jj bfyjy^ttd damp. The decay is not a sign jjhjT^lth, but a little mismanagement. lnore fresh air, and do not let Bj. or moisture settle on the blooms. *«*B never be syringed when the JlViaf open. a**118 Poor Roots.—S. Williams.— a11 as deficient of roots as the one *c?' *Hd 15e I ^ear wi'l prove disappoint- tkJjDted fia,d I been you I would not have ?ach plant-s from a nurseryman, as tf tliL to worthless. Put some sharp L?tl to the stems of ea-ch, and press it Gi I w y" This may induce roots to grow, 7?uld not like to guarantee them, liquid manure now would be reee Bearing.—T. W. P."—As *14?^ thW€re ratiier °id when you trans- %^bU um th«y. no doubt, received a con- oJ'f'Hy at that time, and they have thsLfor 2. Pver it yet. Last year was a bad £ ^8 thi ^ut they should bear you good season, as they have. no doubt, rooto ^tilished now. You should water tk? wlth lime water at the time they 7» into bloom. Please see note on a aay'8 Paper. ?• Heather.—M. H. Cattai^eo.—Ling ^,er are the same, but the names are >cf leaj^^6^' f°r which we have to thank 8afis .^d botanists. The plant calluna >«known as ling, and the heather cinerea, but there are several n may a:1,count for the distinc- Ir?UsivRaihes. In Scotland the name almost is chjaPPlied to the plant is heather. v°Uii(j y confined to the British Isles, but 8h«?i -to-111 Som'8 °tber cool latitudes. Biabetes.—"d. W."—Your dog is \if irom diabetes. Get a chemist to /°ilowing. and make into 24 pilla: gjHUg 36 grains, powdered rhabard 48 -impound extract of colocynth 30 ftJPv'iophyllin 6 grains. Give one pill i>hch k s horning. To quench the thirst, excessive, give 30 drops of phos- fipn i.n ialf-a-pint of water twice a ^i«° be _1-grains of suiphate of iron should t*6 l5Ven twice a day in a little water, lo ae ^nww ^ow on. 8001 for Strawberry Bed.—S. Tay- <jf stra^J~lotlld give the whole surface where 'Jerrics jire growing- a good dressing tk^t jm<; £ nce> and just before the plants k}f, iiiae r°w<!r is tlie t>est time to apply th6 'ell y2u are only putting it on to Vb^loe Kgts "° not give a great dressing frnr^ i\: merely a dusting at various Uuer nnt:i 7? X»eriod before they come into <5r ^iine tnT1^ frait is half swollen. Then ia W^ah lim^ i cls t-be snails, and a dusting to th& fruitI03fc eff'ective and a great ^flowera^wit^er^B'- S" Bose.—When one Plck th«m all off. Dig- it Put thi^ i So,U in a gallon of down if J .f1 bucket; turn the plant WfeSi ti i^ad In this, rest the sweks across the mouth of the remain submerged for ^Vflours or more. Thia will kill all the £ > h* that have taken poa&ession of ifc. You stand the plant in your glass house. JJm li moist at the root, and syringe it over °Hce a day. It will soon make new *nc* become a larger plant. tfVi^ithotit Male Bird.—"Yorks."—As 3?on no male bird with your hens for tJJttLn*ooths, not one of the eggs they are a°w or for two months paat will be Vjj.Wjjnd they would be a complete failure th e- sllould you put a male bird r no*> the eggs would not be « hatching for fifteen dayia. I ^iw'Or y wbether your cinerary flowers are .unless I see them. Please put a fev; tfl<( ^rri,1;0 a iittle ti-i box, send them to ■b P°st> an<i I will say whether L^i 18 worth saying or not. for Sugar Plantations.—Robert for your letter. I have others of the deficiency of lime in W^ph.^iPg soils, and I have generally 's superphosphate in preference VR as it contains more lime and > £ }$ fy useful fertiliser, and if you are thi experiment, which is a very r>?e to do. I advise you to get a of both the basic slag and euperphos- y°»r request I have asked one of tfC5 Oianure manufacturing firms tn Eng- communicate with you as to price, to c-> an(i after your trials I shall be FCN^*EAFRL the re^lta. of Begonias, Ac.—"E. ,T. P."—No. 1, >lj^t manicata; No. 2, Maculata. The CiOfeijjf011 aek about is the swaet scented alozsia citrodora. It is a most Vlrt^8 ft ating window plant, and will H? °MiS0cee^ jn the company of geraniums tiB^t (r. *iary window plants. You could grow ik.* o' do°ra if you planted it against a wall c aapect. Plant in May, in a rich. and S've it some protection in in winter. The salisbaria bf^la ^be maiden hair tree, and a lojv^tiful subject. You should shorten W H« that has formed on one side %^Zt or more, to secure a better head; cut it at once. Yallotasr, ae kk W. ^coeed with the heat of an ordinary V) 5>t, fS???1 or greenhouse. I think your >0^ require re-pottiug, as its refusing ^Etjjj a sigu inaction at the roots. ((5' J?, °f Fern; Mareclial Niel Rose, Aa.— j-^A-'JPleriium cetsrach, about 6d. each, hr Henry, wild spinach or chenopo- StVnm Henricua, may be raised from ••iu. <>t)« r1 m rich 80)11 in the op^n in April, thio apart, and thin the plants to distance. The young ehoote are Igt jrj a substitute for aspaj-agus. Give w? Niel a genial atmosphere at Un •' Keep the roots always moist, and manure in May and June. Keep (ironi insects, and moisten it overhead courage growth, and see that this ^atured m the autnmn, which is one of its flowering freely in the %vM on- cabbage lettuce loeberg is a one for an exposed position. Plant out of pota a.t once. Get an consisting of vaseline one ounce, one draohm, tincture of can- grains, and well rub the cat's it once a day. Set, Little Garden.—" G (Notts).— the aspect, children, cats, and ^Wr^Pgs you cannot hope to have a very Huph t*e garden. If you could secure as 5 ;W<i pf as would cover the ground you Urf it all over. Yon should give it but u of manure. Fork this in, and *0^ turf on. If you cannot get turf, seed. There are several kinds of &k*a.iv, wh'n. The varieties albus durus, > fin!>' aiKi hispanica, are beautiful subjects, and they would all succeed K&T- ai a garden ae yours. You could buy a dozen, and plant at once. Any V nurseryman will supply them. J'ou include anderana, ae it is a VPH L- e cotoneasters, St. J-ohn's wort, Bro^8' euonymus, and veronicas would nt' but under the circumstances a ^ctor eorse 011'y would prove the most
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CADOXTON-BARRY. A grand eisteddfod was held on Easter Mon- day at the Theatre Royal, Cadoxton-Barry, under the presidency of Mr. George F. Willett. Dr. Percy Billups, Barry Island. was the adjudicator of music; Mr. J. Spencer Lloyd, aI. Treorky, of literature; and Mrs. J. 0. Roberts, Miss Small, and Miss Budge of art. Mrs. E. Lloyd was the accompanist, Mr. Joseph Thomas treasurer, and Mr. Evan Lloyd hon. secretary. The attendance during the day was good. There was also a strong entry, numbering over 200, and the con- tests throughout were of a high range. The proceedings opened with an address by the president, and Mies Robins sang t-heeieteddfod song Results: — Solo by children under fourteen, The Missing Boat": Prize divided between Mise Ma-bei Bushel, Barry Island, and Master CSiarles Thomas, Cardiff. Pianoforte solo by children under fifteen, Men of Harlech": Best MiaB Frtwoes Bum- ford, Barry Dock. Recitation by children under sixteen, The Baby's Kiss Master n. Spiokett, Cadoxton. Essay on "St. Paul": Mr. George Waters, Cadoxton. Contralto solo, He was Despised" (" Messiah "): Miss Perrcrtt, Barry Island. Impromptu speech: Mr. William Matthews, Cardiff. Pianoforte solo, "Maiden's Prayer": Mas- ter Fred Matthews, Cadoxton. Soprano solo. The Holy Oity": Miss May Wheedon, Taira Weil. Tenor solo, Marguerite": Mr Dudley Howe, Cadoxton. Recitation, Death of Neleon H: Miss Etele May Thomas, Grajigetown, Cardiff. There were 23 competitors for the open solo, and after an excellent contest the gold medal was awarded to Mr. E. T Jones, Treorky. Duet, Flow gently, Deva": Messrs. S. Griffiths and A. W. Sutton, Cardiff. Mixed voice competition, How happy those who died in faith Barry Island Choir (con- ductor, Mr. T. Mason). Bass solo, "Arm, arm, ye brave Mr. E. T. Jones, Treorky. Baritone flolo: Mr. E. T. Jones, Treorky. Prise bag: Miss Minnie Spickett, Cadoxton. Infant's pinaiore: Mrs. S. B. Summerfield, Cadoxton. Sultana cato; Mrs. Ssroroerfield. Cadoxton. Doyleys Miss IfOMgof, Cadoxton. Freehand drawing of a CKfa he84c MIbb Lotrie Langley, Cadoxton. Dressed doll: Divided between the ttteme Louie and Lilly Laagtey, Cadoxton.
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BUILTH WELLS. The Buifth Wells and District Harmonic Society's eisteddfod at the Strand-hall on Easter Monday wae largely attended, and proved a success. Juvenile pianoforte eolo: Miss Haulwen Price, Rbayader. Boys' juvenile solo, "Skylark": Master Haydn Davies, Bnilth Wells. Contralto eolo: Miss Cissie Coilard, Rhayader. Baritone solo, "My Fate and Thine" (Wat- son): Divided between Mr. Oscar Watkins, Brecon, and Mr. John Rice, Builth Road. Quartette, "The Sea Hath Its Pearls" (Pinsuti): Mr. Llew. J. Thomas, Llandrindod Wells. Girls' juvenile solo, "Just Like the Ivy": Divided between the Misses Lizzie Graham. Llanwrtyd Wells, and Edith Davies, Beulah. Male voice competition, not under sixteen voices, "The (Sullivan): Llan- drindod (conductor, Mr. Robert Davies). Soprano solo, "Memories" (Hadley Watkins): Miss Beatrice Hamer. Llandrindod Wells. Pianoforte solo (open), "Sonata" (Mozart): Miss Eva Jones, Brookla-nd Howe, BuiRh Wells. Tenor eoio, "Lady Sleeps" (Mason): Mr. T. L. James, Llajidrindod Weils. Chief choral competition, not under thirty voices, "Low the Muse in Sorrow Lies" (Roberts): Knighton Baptist Choir (conduc- tor, Mr. Stephen Pugh). At the evening concert, presided over by Mr. B. Thomas (Builth Wells), the Harmonic Ladies' Choir (conducted by Miss Bessie Evans, R.A.M.), made its first public appearance. The principal artistes were Miss S. M. Lewis (.soprano). Miss Bessie Evans (contralto), Mr. Meurig James (bass), and Mrs. Angold (solo pianist). Renderings were also given by the Buttth Wells Harmonic Society (coiidraoted by Mr. BHMhC Dawec).
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PEMBROKE DOCK. The Pembroke DocS ButedMod on BMier- Monday drew tacge crowds to the town, which was deoorwtod for the occasion. In the mora- ine them was a procession of pobtic bodies. in which the Mayor of Cardiff (Mr. John Jenkma) took part. The band at the Shrop- shire Light Infantry headed the procession. The Mayor of Cardiff presided at the tnom- ing meeting, and was supported by the mayoress, Captain Ottley, and Mr. Owen philipps.—Alderman Allen, in introducing the president, said they were proud of him as a Pembroke Dock boy who had risen to be chief magistrate of the Metropolis of Wales. —The adjudicators were Mr. L. C. Venahles (conductor, South London Choral Association) and the Rev. N. Evans and Mr. D. Hughes Brown. Awards:— Chief choral (two competitors. Pembroke Dock Choir and Langwm): 1st, Pembroke Dock. Male voice: Milford Haven and Haverford- west competed, the winner being Haverford- west. Part-song: Pater Choristers, Pembroke Dock. Hymn tune: Royal Dockyard Chapel Choir. Juvenile choir: Pembroke Juvenile Choir. Pianoforte solo: Open-Mies Dally, Pem- broke Doek. Under sixteen years old—Miss Muriel Lewis, Pembroke Dock. Cornet solo: Bandsman Burnaide, Shrop- shire Light Infantry. Soprano solo: Miss Jenkins, Pembroke Dock. Contralto solo: Miss Tenby. Tenor solo: Mr. W. Brawell, Pwll, LlanSlly. ]