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THE TEACHING OF WELSH.
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THE TEACHING OF WELSH. y SCHOOL MANAGERS AND THE QUESTION. The annual meeting of the Caerphilly managers was held on Tuesday at Caerphilly. Mr. John Williams, TafTs Well, was appointed chairm-an--Wr. Sharp, headmaster of the Whitchurch Boys' School, wrote the managen asking them to recommend the committee to exempt his school from the teaching of the Welsh language.—The Clerk thought that Whitchurch was by no means a Welsh dis- trict, and other subjects taught instead would prove more advantageous.—The Chairman eaid that a big effort was being made to estahlish the National Museum at Cardiff, which, if brought about, the Llandaff boys would not understand the Welsh literature thereat.—Mr. John Morgan moved that Whit- church School be exempted.—There being no seconder the motion fell through.
THE QUESTION OF RATE-AID
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THE QUESTION OF RATE-AID CARMARTHEN COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE SANATORIUM. At a meeting of the Carmaxthenshire County Council at Carmarthen on Tuesday, Mr. D. C. Pswry, Llanelly, presiding, Mr. W. N. Jones, Tirydail, moved:— That the oonncil establish two beds at the Alltymynydd Sanatorium at a cost of £ 600, and make an annual grant of £ 130 to maintain the same, the county council to have the right of nominating free patients to such beds, and be represented by two members on the board of manage- ment; also that they acquire a proprietary share in the sanatorium as long as the annual grant is continued. He (Mr. Jones) ventured to hope that the eounty council would receive this motion favourably, and vote unanimously upon it. and that thiey would be able to do with the money the good that was intended. In quoting the opinions of medical experts, he mentioned t-he naines of Sir William Broad beat and Sir John Williams, who fully believed that sanatoria did a large amount of good, and the statistics which he (Mr. Jones; cited went to show that in "this England of oars" a quarter of a million of people were at present suffering from con- sumption, 4o,000 to 50,000 dying annually from the disease. The greatest medical experts said that consumption was preventible and curable. They did not say that there was any hope for a person in the latrt stages of consumption. Thoee that were curable they were eending to sanatoria. Dealing with the financial aspect, Mr. Jones said the rate- payers naturally wanted to know what the contribution to this sanatorium would cost. The answer was merely a farthing for every £ 3, that was to say, if a cottager were rated at £6 he would pay id.; for X9, id.; for £50, 4jd. per year, and so on. It might Be asked why people took such a great interest in the sanatorium. Because consumption was ra.mpant in the three counties. When he told them that 670 in West Wales (the three counties; alone died from consumption yearly, he thought they would agree with him that it was high time something wa*3 done. Mr. A. Stephens, Broomhill, and the Rov. done. Mr. A. Stephens, BroomhiU, and the Rov. Towyn Jones, Gar n ant, simultaneously ¡ seconded the proposition. The council then received a deputation from the West Wales Association for the Prevention of Consumption. That deputa- tion comprised Mr. Trubshaw (Llanelly), Dr. Goodall imediaal superintendent of the Joint 1 Counties Asylum), Dr. Bowen Jones (Carmar- then), and Dr. Hughes (Ammanford). Mr. Trubshaw considered Mr. Jones had put the case olearly and concisely, and that his arguments were almost unanswerable. A good deal had been written by one of the papers in South Wales, the people being asked to wait awhile to see what would become of the experiments in connection with the treatment at the sanatoria, and it being pointed out that doctors disagreed as to the desirability of such institutions. To the question of waiting he would reply that there had been sanatoria in existence long enough to prove their substantial work, there being no question that the open-air was the best treatment that was known to deal with the accurge. As to the disagreement of doctors, they did that on all sorts of quea- tions. He (Mr. Trubshaw) was sorry to say the disease was rife at Llanelly, where one saw peopie walking about a living death. The working men of that town would not hesi- tate to support the maintenance of such an institution, and they would rather subscribe to help people who would be cured than, as they did now, to help to keep alive people who were dying from ooneumptioa and were unable to earn money for their own support. Dr. Goodall spoke of his personal expe- rience in the treatment of phthisical patiente at the asylum by the open-air method. It was so encouraging that he intended asking his oommittee to provide a tent art the asylum. The Chairman thanked the deputation, and said he hoped the council would come to a favourable conclusion. Mr. Alfred Stephens, as seconder of the motion, spoke of the fact that the working classes were fully in sympathy, for they had subscribed freely. Mr. Thomstfe, Gwaelodymaes, Llangennech, moved an amendment that, in view of the controversial and unsettled state of opinion with regard to the effectiveness of sanatoria in the curing of consumption, they defer the I matter for the present. He said he was in full sympathy with the object of the pro- moters, which was most praiseworthy, and they had sacrificed a great dead. to allay the scourge, but he thought it was a matter for private effort rather than for public action. He quoted from the Lancet and Dr. Koch, and gave figures with reference to the West- morland and Liverpool sanatoria with the intention of discrediting the statement that medical experts were agreed on the main question. Mr. T. F. Wilkins, Burry Port, • seconded, and advocated the forcing of medical officers' hands in their public work. Sir James Drummond, Bart., supported the motion. He said he wished the council to help those who could not help themselves. There was sufficient evidence before them to show that the people of the county wanted the sanatorium, because no less th-an £ 3,000 had been already raised by them in sums ranging from ls. to £100. It was a purely philanthropic work, essentially meant for the poorer classes. The promoters wanted assistance now and not next year. They were not depending on the county council, for the sanatorium would be built in any event (hear, hear) — but he wished the county council to take this opportunity of giving a helping hand to such a deserving object. They had eaid that some doctors were against it; all that he coold say was that doctors who were against the sanatoria were not worthy of the name of doctors. The great majority of the leading physicians of the United Kingdom were strongly in favour of sanatoria. They did not ask the council to pledge itself to three years, but simply for this yezr, after which they could discontinue their support if they were not satisfied. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. R. A. Nevill, one of the Llanelly representatives, strongly supporting the motion, because he had gone to some pains to obtain the views of the working men of his constituency, a.nd there was a great majority in support of it. The motion was supported by Mr. Thomas Jones, Llanelly; Mr. Daniel Stephens, Ii Arlaie; Mr. Joseph Joseph, Llangennech; and the Chairman, after which the vote was taken, when the motion was carried by 26 to eeventeem votes.
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CHIEF CHORAL CONTEST AT MOUNTAIN…
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CHIEF CHORAL CONTEST AT MOUNTAIN ASH. The eleventh annual eisteddfod in connec- tion with the Mountain Ash Cottage Hospital was held at the local pavilion on Monday. The following were the results of the com- petitiODB: Contralto solo, "Doily O'Deen," Miss S. G. Jones. Tnyehir. Pianoforte solo, Tarantella," Miss Mary Jones, Swansea. A special prize was given ta Master David Morgan. Trealaw. Contralto solo, Glory to Thee, my God, this night. Prize divided between Miss Eva Hall, Fern dale, and Miss 4 G. Jones Ynyshir. Juvenile choral competition, "Merrv June." -1,st, Hafod; 2nd. Abercanaid. Also sang: Mountain Ash Temperance and Merthyr Vale. Boys' Alto Solo.—Stanley Hearv, Port, Talbot. Pianoforte Solo.-Miss E. M, Unancis, Y strad. Boys' Choral Competition.—1st, Penrhiw- ceiber; 2nd, Miskin. Daffryn also sang. Duet, "Hark! the voices of Angels" (Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards). Two parties caine to the age. and Dr. Vincent awarded the prize to Mepsrs. S. F. Evans and A. Edwards, of TTeorky. Contralto solo, Rest in Peace (Gounod): Miss Eva Hall. Ferndale. Pianoforte solo: Prize divided between Miss M. Jones, Swansea, and Miss A. Paton. Girls' solo. l')on't believe them": Miss Edith Jones, Landore. Violin solo: Mr. E. T. Davies, Troedyrhiw. Tenor solo: Mr. John Roberta. Swansea Drum and fife band: 1st, Llwynjrpia; 2nd, Clydach. Mezzo-soprano: Miss Alice Cole, Treorky. English recitation: Mr. J. H. Davies, Ynyshir. Soprano solo: Miss Williams, Llwynhendy, Lla.nelly. CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION. Three choirs competed, viz., Mid-Rhondda (conductor, Mr. Ted Hughes)), Portsmouth (conductor, Mr. C. Weadon\ and Troedyrhiw (conductor, Mr. J. C. Jones). The test piece was "The many rend the skies" (Handel). The choirs sang in the order mentioned above, and the adjudicators awarded the first prize of Lloo to Mid-Rhondda. Brass Bands, Class A, prize LlS, "Songs of Ireland." Thirteen bands-Ist, Ferndale; 2nd, Abertiliery; 3rd, Tonyrefail; 4th. Moun- tain Ash. Braes Bands, Class B, prize £ 18, "Recollec- tions ot Flotow." Seven bands competed.— 1st. Cwmparc (Mr. Fidler); 2nd, Ogmore (Mr. Smith); 3rd, Caerphilly. Baritone Solo. "The D,u mer.Mr. Isaac Dousrhton, Ebbw Vale. Tenor Solo, "When your eyes look in mine." -Llew. Jones, Aberdare. Soprano Solo, "The Rose ie Sweeter for the Ra-in" (Elliott).-)fiss Alice Cole, Treorky. Bass Solo, "A Toast: The King."—Mr. Isaac Dooghton, Ebbw Vale. Second Choml, "Praise the Tiord 0 my Soul prize, C2D. Three choirs competed, | viz., Mountain Ash (Mr. Evan Davies), Pen- rhiweeiber (Mr. T. J. Davies), and Bnckland "Wesleyan Temperance Choir, Portsmouth (Mr. J. S. Walker). The last named was awarded the prize. Baritone Solo, "Ralph the Rover.Mr. Isa-ac Dough ton. Male Voice Competition, "Crossing the I Plain"; prize, £ 40 and oil-painting of the successful conductor, given by Messrs. A. and G. Taylor.-The choirs sung in the following order :-lst. Beaufort (Joseph Price), 2nd, Ree,olven (James Morgan), 3rd, Mid-Rhondda CRees Jones). Dr. H. Walford Davies in his adjudication said that he hoped that the choirs of Wales would soon beat those of Yorkshire, and the sooner the better. The pre- cision of the three choirs was almost perfec- tion itself. and the light and shade of No. 1 waa good, but the first tenors flattened badly. No. 2 choir were easily the best choir. The award was received with thunderous applause.
ABERG A. VEKIT.
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ABERG A. VEKIT. The Easter eisteddfod at Abergavenny, which forms one of the most popular holi- day attractions in Monmouthshire, attained its majority on Easter Monday, and was favoured with ideal weather. The whole of the morning wae taken up with the champion solo contest (any voice), in which no fewer than 34 competitors were heard. Mr. Theo. Burton, Abersychan, and Mr. William Samuel (pupil of Mr. David Hughes, Swansea) tied for first place, and upon re-singing the gold medal was awarded to the Swansea man, who took for his solo "The Wreck of the Hesperus." Essay, not exceeding 300 lines (open). Subject, "How to Improve the Town of Aber- gavenny." Prise three guineas.—Mr. Rest all, librarian at Abergavenny Free Library. Juvenile pianoforte solo. "Elegantemente." -1st. Miss Gladys Beatrice George, Tredegar; consolation prize, given by the president (Mr. James Straker. J.P.) to Miss Doris 1. Worsley, pupil of Madame May Blackburn, R.A-M., Newport. Pianoforte solo (open).—Miss Pallister, Brynmawr. Soprano solo, "Bid me discourm.Ist, Miss Lizzi.s Pugh. Ba,rry Dock; 2nd, Miss Gla.dys M. Jones, Newport. I Y. Jones. Newport. Dock; 2nd, Miss Gladys Juvenile choral competition (maximum 60 voices), "The Carnovale" (Rossini).—Six choirs competed, and some excellent singing was heard.-lst, Hafcd Juvenile Choir (oon- ductress, Mrs. Ben Thomas); 2nd, Troedyrhiw Juvenile Choir (conductress. Miss K. Jones). Quartette, Oh, come every one that thirsteth (" Elijah "): Prize divided between Miss Gladys M. Jones and Friends, Newport, and Mr. James Williams and Friends, Car- diff. Recitation, "The Gambler's Wife": 1st, Miss Enid May Davies (ten), Risca. Tenor solo, "My Queen": 1st. Mr. J. S. Perry. Liverpool; 2nd, Mr. James Williams, Cardiff. Duet (soprano and baritone), When the wind blows in from the sea"): 1st. Miss Gladys M. Jones, Newport, and Mr. Charles Paine, Newport. Contralto solo, The Prince of Peace 1st, Miss Annie Rowland, Cardiff; 2nd, Miss Edith Lucas, Varteg. Mixed choral competition, As the hart pajits" ajid "Oh, Happy Eyes" (prize, C40, and two guineas to successful conductor): Two choirs sang, as follows:-Crumlin Choral Society (Mr. Arthur J. Phillips) and Shrews- bury Choral Society (Mr. W. D. Phillips). The first prime was awarded to the Shrews- bury Choir, who had a greater quality and quantity than the Monmouthshire choir. Band competition: Test piece, La Cene- rentoro" (Rossini). Seven bands competed, including Ferndale, Abertillery Silver Bana, 3rd V.B. Welsh Band, Blaina, Lancaster Town Band, Powell's Tillery Colliery Ba,nd, Great Western Colliery Silver Band, and Tonyrefail Silver Band. First prize L20 and silver chal- lenge cup, Ferndale Prize Band, who have now won the cup two years in succession; 2nd prize, five grtroeae and silver cap. Ton- yrefail Silver Ba.nd: 3rd, £5, Great Western! Colliery Silver Band. Male Voice: "The Tyrol," prize S.70 &nd three guineas to successful conductor. Only two parties competed, viz., Victoria Ma.le Choir, Birmingham (Mr. John Northwood), and Blaina Ifale Voice Party (Mr. M. E. Thomas). The Blaina Party weie awarded the prize amid intense enthusiasm. Violin solo (open)-. 1st, Mr. Arthur Bab- bidge, Pontypool. Bass solo: The Raft," 1st, William Ben- nett, Hands worth, Birmingham; 2nd, D. A- j Parry, New Tredegar.
MORRISTON.
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MORRISTON. A very successful eisteddfod in connection with Zion Welsh Baptist Church was held on Easter Monday. The spacious chapel could not hold the large concourse of people that flocked to the building. Mr. George Rowe, Aelybryn, Morriston, presided. The adjudi- cators were :-Singing, Messrs. Rhys Evans,, Porth (Rhondda) and David Hughes, R.A.M., 'Landore; pryddest and recitations, the Rev. William Rees (Arianglawdd), Fishguard. The conductor was the Rev. Joseph Gimblett, Morriston; and the accompanists, Messrs. T. D. Jones (organist) and Horace Samuel, Mor- riston. The following were the successful competitors:— Recitation (juveniles), Mae f'enw i lawr": 1st. Miss Maggie Lewis, Chemical-road, Mor- riston 2nd. divided between John Williams, I Llanelly, and Gladys Jenkins, Treboeth, 1 i Swansea. Solo (girls), "Behold me standing at the door": 1st, Miss Maggie Grey. Morriston; 2nd, Miss Kate Llewellyn, Morriston. Pianoforte solo, Remembrance 1st. Miss hy Bennett, Swansea; 2nd, Master Edgar Jones (son of "Eos Afan"). Solo (boys), Efe a'm harwain i": 1st, Thomas John Davies, Cwm, Llansamlet; 2nd, divided between Edgar Jones and Archie Jones, Morriston. Violin solo (under sixteen years): 1st. -Miss Winnie Beer, Trea-law: 2nd, Master D. Lewis; Hill. Morriston; 3rd, Master R. Owen. Bony-1 maen. Recitation (adults). "Y dochreu a'r diwedd" Mr. John Thomas. Pontlliw, Pontardulais. Pryddest, "Y Cenadwr" ("The Missionary"): Mr. T. Ceneeli Davies, Pent-re. Contralto solo, "Oh! thou that tellest": Miss Rose Samuel, Morriston. Soprano solo, "Come, ever emiling liberty": Madame Anthony, Cwmbwrla, Swansea. Tenor solo. "Oh! like a Queen": Mr. T. J. FrancK Morriston. Baritone solo, "Starlit Eyes": Mr. J. Mor- lais Evans, Llangennech. Male voice, "Awn tua'r cadfaes Glantawe Party, Morriston (James Jones, conductor). Chief choral, Worthy is the Lamb tnree choirs competed: Treboeth Choir (conductor, Mr. Wm. Jenkins). „ In the evening the pastoral" May Queen (W. Sterndale Bennett) was performed by Zion Choir (conductor. Mr. Willie Rees).
PEMBROKE DOCK.
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PEMBROKE DOCK. Lovely weather brought a large number of; visitors for the anuual eisteddfod. In the morning there was a public procession, headed by the band of the Shropshire Light Infantry, in which the Mayors of Pembroke and Haverfordwest and members of the public bodies took part. The eisteddfod was held in the Market-ha.U. with the Mayor of Pembroke in the chair in the morn- tag; Captain Denison, superintendent of the dockyard, in the afternoon; and the Mayor of Haverfordwest in the evening. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. D. Emlyn Evans, Cemmaes, and Mr. R. C. Jenkins, Llanelly; literature, Mr. T. C. Rees. Haver- fordwest; photography, Mr. W. II. Bowling, Pembroke Dock; recitations, Mr. William Williams and Mr. A. Potter. Adjudications:- Pair of gloves, Mrs. G. Edwards, Pembroke Dock; lady's nightdress, Mrs. William Wil- liams, Pembroke Dock; crochet lace collar, Miss Dier, Pembroke Dock; lace collar, Mrs. Badman, Brecon; embroidered toblo-centre, Mrs. Ilevin Jones, Pembroke Dock; tea-cloth, Miss E. Allen, Pembroke Dock; set of doyleye, Miss Rollings, Pembroke Dock; water-colour ,painting, Mrs. W. Williams, Pembroke Dock; crystoleum (open), Miss Yeo, Swansea. Piano solo (open). Mr. W. H. Evans, Ma-es- teg: piano solo (under sixteen), Miss Lily Summers. Llanelly; quartette, Mr. W. H. Protheroe's Party, Llanelly: violin solo, Miss S. J. Sims, Llanelly; bass solo, Mr. David lkwis; recitation, Miss Lizzie Davies, Llanelly; soprano eolo, Miss M. A Phillips, Pembrey; contralto solo. Miss S. J Davies, Llanelly: tenor solo, W. F. Williams, Llanelly; juvenile choir—1st, Coronation Schools. Pembroke Dock; 2nd, Pembroke. Juvenile male voice (confined to the county), "The Bel,gue.red," Four choirs competed— Haverfordwest. Milford, Pembroke, and Pisgali and Oarcw. The first prize was awarded to Haverfordwest. Chief choral; two competitors—Moriah United Choral Society, Llanelly, and Pem- broke Dock Choral Society. The prize was awarded to Pembroke Dock. Male Voice Competition ("Martyrs of the Arena "): seven competitors—Glyn Neath, Haverfordwest, Llandilo, Llanelly Harmonic, Llanelly Male Voice, Milford Haven, and Nantvmoel. Prize awarded to Llanelly Har- monic. Ladies' choral won by Excelsior Ladies' Choir, Llanelly, who rendered the piece without a fault. Second choral: Pembroke Choral Society.
j EISTEDDFOD AT BETHESDA CHAPEL,…
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EISTEDDFOD AT BETHESDA CHAPEL, BARRY. On Easter Monday an eisteddfod was held at Bethesda Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry, in connection with the Christian Endeavour Society. Mr. W. H. Hooper pre- sided in the afternoon, and Councillor W. J. Williams in the evening, large congregations attending both meetings. The adjudicators were :-Music, Mr. W. T. Lewis, A.C.. Cardiff; poetry, literaitxire, Ac., Mr. R. T. Evans, Barry; prize bags, Mrs. W. T. Lewis. Bairry Mr. David Thomas. Barry, conducted. The results were as follow:—Hymn composition, "L'Allegro"; duet, Misses Tilley Chinn and Ada Piper; tenor solo, Councillor Thomas David, Barry; contralto solo, Miss Blodwen Norton, Barry; juvenile violin eolo, Master Archie Johns, Barry; juvenile pianoforte solo, Master F. B. Pinch, Barry; essay, Miss Amy Bfowells, Barry; quar- tette competition, Mr. Griff Griffith s's party, Barry Dock; soprano solo, 1st. Misa Tilley Chinn (Barry), 2nd Miss Lily Edwards (Barry Dock), 3rd Mise Lenda Morgan (Barry), and 4th Miss Lizzie Matthews (Barry); senior recitation (" The Charge of the light Brigade"), Miiw Elsie Hnhes, Barry Dock; find baritone solo,* Mr. Evan GTiffiths, Barry Dock.
EISTEDDFOD AT LLANTWIT VARDRE
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EISTEDDFOD AT LLANTWIT VARDRE The twenty-ninth annual eisteddfod was held at Llantwit Vardre, the attendance being fully up, to the average of former years. The prize-winners were:— Children's solo.-Miss E. M. Williams, Porth.1 Children's r-it-tion.-Miss S. A. Jenkins, Llantwit. e, T Alto solo.-Mr. S. J. Griffiths, Porth. Poetry.-Mr. P. T. Rees, Cardiff. Pianoforte solo, for children under fifteen. —Miss Morfydd Owen, Treforest; a special prize in the same class being given to Master W. Francis, Giliach Goch. Contralto solo, the Awakening. "-Miss Roberts, Ynysybwl. Recitation, la.sgyfynydd." Divided between Miss M. Davies, Tonteg, and Mr. Tom Davies, Llantwit. Soprano solo. The Holy City."—Miss Blod- wen Thomas, Treforest. Poem on the late Rev. Taihirion Davies, Efail Isaf.—Mr. T. C. Davies, Ton Pentre. Tenor solo.—Mr. R. T. Davies, Senghenydd. Male voice competition (first prize, £10. and gold medal for the eonductor, and 10s. 6d. for each unsuccessful conductor).—The Ferndalc ^Baritone solo.—Mr. Thomas Williams, Aber. Mixed choir competition. Eglwysbach Party, Pontypridd. Champion solos.—Miss Blodwen Thomas, Treforest, and Mr. Thomas Williams, Aber. The conductor was Mr. D. W. Thomas, Hop- kinstown. Adjudicators:—Singing, Mr. Wil- liam Thomas, Treorky; recitations, the Rev. J. Onfel Jenkins, Tongwynlais; and accom- panist. Mr. Alun Dummer, Treforest. Mr. John Hughes acted as secretary. EISTEDDFOD AT LLANDOVERY. A very successful eisteddfod was held at the Drill-hall, Llandovery, on Easter Monday. The principal results were:- Champion solo (any voioe).-MW Maria Jones, Hendy. Pontardulaig. Choral coinp«wtion (hymn time, Llam- gadog"). Two choirs competed, namely:- Salem (Llandovery) and Tabernacle (Llan- dovery).—Salem* Llandovery (conductor, Mr. W. Thomas). ^r.. Sopramo solo.—Miss Blodwen Wtlliams, Llandovery. „ Tenor solo.Mr. J. A. Davies, Golden Grove. Bass solo.—Mr. W. J. Thomas, Pant. Chief choral competition (" Y Blodeuyn Olaf").—Salem, Llandovery (conductor, Mr. W. Thomas).
BURRY PORT EISTEDDFOD.
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BURRY PORT EISTEDDFOD. A grand eisteddfod was held at the Parish- hall, Burry Port, on Saturday under the auspices of Hermon Chapel, Pembrey. The chair was occupied by Mr. Cyril S. Jones, Kilymaenllwyd, Llanelly. The adjudicators were:—Music, Professor W. B. Nield, Llan- elly, and Mr. Gwilym Evans, A.C., Pembrey; and recitations, Mr. Dan Matthews, Pontar- dulais. Accompanist, Miss Maggie Morgan, Llanelly. Mr. Richard Jones, Pembrey, was treasurer. and Mr. Maurice Evans secretary. The results were as follow:—Solos for chil- dren under sixteen, Miss Lily Jones, Thomas- street, Llanelly: recitation for children, Master John Williams. Richard-street, Llan- elly; pianforte solo, "Sonata in G," Miss G. Thomas, Manselton, Swansea; champion solo for children under sixteen years of age, Miss Maggie Davies, James-street, Llanelly; con- tralto solo, divided between Miss Sarah Davies, Llanelly, and Miss Sarah Jones, Llynhendy; soprano solo, Miss M. A. Phillips, Burry Port; tenor solo, "Yr Hen Gerddor," "W. J. R. Llanelly; baritone solo, "Yr Ornest," divided between Mr. J. Jones, Llanelly, and Mr. J- Brython Wil- liams, Pembrey; recitation for adults, divided between Mr. William and David Owen, Llanelly; champion solo, Mr. William Lewis, Ffcrestfach, Swansea. The hall was crowded, and the event proved a grand success.
MUSICAL AND LITERARY CONTESTS…
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MUSICAL AND LITERARY CON- TESTS AT WHITCHURCIL A very successful competitive meeting was held at Ararat Baptist Chapel, Whitchurch, on Friday. The Rev. D. G. Hughes conducted; Mr. T. Samuel was the musical adjudicator, and Mr. W. Davies adjndged the literary work. Miss H. Williams accompanied, and Mr. D. Moseley and Miss P. Rees were the secretaries. A large number of children com- peted, and they did well. MiBs Beatrice Day won the prize for reciting" Slavery," by Cow per. Mr. W. Davies wrote the beat essay on John the Baptist." JKss Rees (a little girl from Llandaff Yard. who possesses a won- derful voice) was awarded the prize in the soprano competition Down the VaJe." Bari. tone eolo, Mr. Thomas Killin; tenor solo, Mr. Stan-field, Cardiff male voice compoti., tion, Mr. Thomas Kill.in's party; mixed party prize, the choir of Ararat (Mr. J. Thomas, leader). Prizes were also given for an im- promptu speech and unpnnctuated reading.
SUCCESS OF AN AMMAN VALLEY…
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SUCCESS OF AN AMMAN VALLEY BARD. It transpires that the winner of the chair (subject, "Y Cenhadwr"—The Missionary" at Llandderfel Eisteddfod on Good Pri day was the Eev. J. D. Richards, Congrega tional minister, Trawsfynydd. Merioneth shire, and a native of Ammanford. Mr Richards, who was absent from the eistedd fod, is a cousin of the Rev. E. Richards, Ton ypa.ndy.
MAINTENANCE CASE. I
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MAINTENANCE CASE. I A young maji. na-tned Ivor Williams, a com- positor, who said he was out of employment, was summoned before the magistrates at Newport on Saturday to show cause why he should not be committed to prison in default of paying the amount ordered, and costs, on March 25 last in respect of the maintenance of his mother in an asylum. The summons was served at Redhill. in Surrey. Mr. J. H. Griffiths, relieving officer, said the magistrates had ordered him to pay £ 1 17s. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per week. Defendant 6aid he was 21 years of age. He kept up the payments as long as he could, and he had to contribute 5s. a week towards the maintenance of his brother. He had in the last few weeks only earned £1 2s. lid. a. week, and had to travel about to look for work. The Chairman of the bench (CoJonel Wallis) eaid tVe magistrates felt t-hau there w?s some sympathy with the defendant, as he had to contribute to-ward.; his brother and his mother and the case would be adjourned for a month to see what defendant could do in the matter.
NEW LINE TO BARRY.
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NEW LINE TO BARRY. ARRIVAL OF THIT FIRST TRAIN FROM RHYMNEY VALLEY. The extension of the Barry Railway into the Rhymney Valley was opened for mineral traffic some months ^st week the Board of Trade sanctioned the opening of the line tor pa=s.>nger purposes, and on Easier Monday the first train, with a larrje contingent of excursionists from Jlhymney and other stations in that valley, arrived at Barry. The new ra:l>vay will materially increase the passenger traffic of the com- pany, especially durine the summer months.
HOW SOUTH WALES SPENT THE…
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HOW SOUTH WALES SPENT THE HOLIDAYS. RHONDDA FESTIVALS. Eastertide in the Rhondda was celebrated by the holding of several united silaging festivals in connection with the various denominations, and, though the: revival had generally interfered with prac- tices and rehearsals, the singing, on the whole, was well up to the standard, and much enthusiasm prevailed. The eleventh annual musical festival of the Rhondda Circuit of Wesleyans came off at Gosen Chapel, Blaenclydach, when Mr. H. Hovells, of Treorky, conducted. There were, crowded gatherings. The annual "cymanfa gann" under the auspices of the Upper Rhondda District Cal- vinistic Methodists was this year held at Bethlehem Chapel, Treorky, and was in every respect a successful one. All three services were attended to overflowing. and the singing was very fine. Llangeitho" and the anthem Wylwn, wylwu," by Dr. Parry, were beautifully rendered to the1 memory of the late Mr. D. T. Prosser ("Eos Cynlais "). The Easter singing festival under the auspices of the Ystrad-Rhondda Congrega I tional Union, comprising the Churches of Siloh (Pentre), Bryn Seion (Gelli), Bodricgallt (Ystrad Rhondda). and Bethesda (Ton), was held at the lastrmentioned chapel. A unique feature of the children's service in the morn- mg was a very pretty rendering of the "Spanish Chant," the youthful choir acquit- ting themselves with great credit in singing this, as well as several hymns, including par- ticularly Cant" dros lrou" and O'n blaen mae Bancr Dirwest." The singing of the adult choirs in the afternoon and evening was also very good, and Parry's Oa-mar- von was splendidly sung, as also were "San Martini," "St. George," Bryn Seion," and Cwmavon." A feature of the festival was the very effective rendition of Mr. D. Jen- I kins's difficult a.-ntheni, Drylliwyd y delyn," composed and sung in memory of the late Dr. Parry. Some magnificent singing was heard at the annual Easter festival of the Ystrad Rhondda Calvinistic Methodist Union, comprising Nazareth, Dyffryn, Bethel, and Jerusalem, which was held at the two last-named places. Liverpool and lesu Dyrchfedig" were majestically sung, whilst the anthems, Pan lesmeiriodd fy nghalon" and PwY yw yr i-hii hyn?" were particularly effective, as were also" Caio." Tydfil," "Eden." and other hymns. The revival had evidently not had a deteriorating effect upon the high-class character of the singing, and the revival spirit was most pronounced.
SINGING FESTIVALS AT PONTYPRIDD.
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SINGING FESTIVALS AT PONTY- PRIDD. The eighth annual musical festival in con- nection with St. David's Church was held on Monday, Mr. David Evans, Cardiff, being the conductor. The preside nts were Mr. John Davies, Penygraig; the Rev. J- C. Rowlands, Graig; and the Rev. A. W. Churchill, Porth. The combined choirs of the Congregational, fear (lis, and Cilfynydd Churches assembled at Sard is, the services throughout being well attended. The massed choirs were under the baton of M-r. T. Glyndwr Richards, Moun- tain Ash. The presidents were the Revs. D. G. Evans, J. Edrvd Jones, and T. Re«s Efail leaf"). The Misses Hbttie Davies (Sardis) and M. R. Jones (Glantaf) and a. string band, under the conductorship of Mr. Foxhall. assisted during the day.
FESTIVALS AT MAESTEG.
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FESTIVALS AT MAESTEG. Stainer's "Crucifixion" was performed at St Michael's Church, Maesteg, on Friday evening by the church choir (conductor, the Rev. Edward Davies, curate of St. Michael's). The soloists were Mr. Ivor Jenkins and Mr. R. W. Henry, both of Port Talbot. Mr. S. Grice presided at the organ. The inter- mediate solos were given by the Rev. Edward Davies and Mr. Paul Watkins. A "cymmanfa ganu" was held at Maesteg on Good Friday by the Calvinistic Metho- dists, Mr. John Thomas (Llanwrtyd) being the conductor. The choirs were accom- panied by an orchestral band, conducted by Mr. Gomer Jones. The Churches represented i were Hermon, Jerusalem, Tabor, Lihanus, and Moriah.
FESTIVAL AT CARDIFF.
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FESTIVAL AT CARDIFF. The annual singing festival of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists of Cardiff and New- port districts was held at Pembroke-terrace Chapel on Good Friday. The conductor was Mr. Jenkyn Morris, Cardiff, while the duties of organists were performed by Miss Bessie Thomas, Cardiff, and Mr. D. J. Davies, New- port. About twenty cong-regitional tunes, four anthems, and two Psalm tunes were sung in a magnificent style, and the spirit of, the revival was very apparent throughout the three meetings. The presidents were the Rev. Riolmrd Morgan, Pentyrch; Mr. T. S. I Thomas, Morlais-road, and the Rev. John) Morgan Jones, Cardiff. Suitable addreabe6 were delivered by the Revs. W. Davies, B.A., Seth Joshua, and Daniel Thomas, Caerphilly; j Dr. Thomas, Tail's Well, and Mr. Edward j Jenkins, Radyr. The two revivalists—Mr. Sydney Evans and Mr. Sam Jenkins—were present in the evening, and the proceedings were as warm and enthusiastic as any revival meeting. Great praise is due to the officials for the success of the meetings a.nd the quality of the singing, especially the Rev. W. Davies, chairman; Mr. David Beynon, treasurer, and Mr. Thomas Thomas, eecre- tary.
PERFORMANCE OF "THE PASSION."
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PERFORMANCE OF "THE PASSION." St. John's Ohurch, Cardiff, was filled on Thursday evening, when a performance wae given of Bach's "The Passion. Mr. G. H. Cole ably performed at the organ, and the parish choir sang the choruses in a very creditable way. Miss Knoll ys, of Folkestone, who took the soprano parts, sang with especially good effect in "Although mine eyes," and Messrs. Harold Green and Mathai not only gave their solo parts in a style worthy of the greatest credit, but combined effectively in duct. Misa Wakelin, who sang the con,tralto parts thoroughly, did herself justice.
T PERFORMANCE OF "THE MESSIAH."
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PERFORMANCE OF "THE MESSIAH." Tho choir of Wood-street, Congrega- tional Chapel, Cardiff, performed before a large audience on Good Friday evening Men- delesohn's oratorio, "The Messiah. The chorus, who had been practising arduously under the conductorship of Mr. J. F. Proud, acquitted themselves admirably, though no fault coakl be found with the singing, of the soloists. Miss Ethel Thomas sang well in the soprano parts, and the remaining solo singers. Miss Mtary Richards (R'hymney), as contra'to, Mr. W. E. Carston (tenor), and Mr. George T. Llewellyn (bass), helped to complete a splendid performance.
GLANAMMAN BAPTIST FESTIVAL.
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GLANAMMAN BAPTIST FESTIVAL. The annual singing festival of the upper portion of the Amman Valley Baptists was held at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Glanam- man, on Good Friday, under the baton of Mr. T. Powell, Glais. Miss Irene Thomas, A.L.C.M., Garnant, and Messrs. T. Cowling, Ttrynamman, and D. J. Rees, A.C., Garnant,, accompanied. The Revs. J. C. Rees, Glan- amman, and J. E. Thomas, Cwmgorse, and Mr. R. Morgan, Brynamman, presided at the different services. The prepared programme was dispensed with, and popular revival hymns sung instead, as, owing to the revival, the choirs had had not sufficient prepara- tion. During the afternoon service Mr. Moses Rees, Garnant, gave a beautiful rendition of "Dychweliad yr Amen" ("The Return of the Amen"), which had been specially composed by the Rev. J. C. Rees.
CYMANFA GANU AT ALLTWEN. !
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CYMANFA GANU AT ALLTWEN. A highly successful cymanfa ga-nu was held by the Congregationalists of Poixtardawe and district at Alltwen Chapel on Good Friday, the conductor being Mr. C. Mendwy Davies, Llanelly, who is a native of the place. The singing throughout was of a very high order. The chapel was crowded at each meeting, and many failed to get admittance. The presi- dents were Mr..Ta.ro es Hinkin and the Revs. D. Jenkins and R. Rees.
SINGING FESTIVAL AT AMMANFORD.
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SINGING FESTIVAL AT AMMAN- FORD. The annual singing festival of the Amman Valley Congregationalists was held at Gwyn- fryn Chapel, Ammanford, on Easter Monday, under the leadership of Mr. Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Dowlais. Miss M. A. Jones, Amman- ford, accompanied. Messrs. Job. Phillips, Glartaanman; W. Rees, Llandebie; &n d J. E. Jones, Ammanford, presided at the different meetings. The selections were beautifully, rendered, tho singing bringing forth oon- tinual encomiums from the distinguished con- ductor. Watcyn Wynn" was present in the morning, after ma.ny months' indisposition. At his request, the conductor gave an organ recital, which was greatly enjoyed by the large audience.
PONTARDTJLAIS SINGING FESTIVALS.I
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PONTARDTJLAIS SINGING FESTIVALS. Pcmtardulais was a veritable "sea of song'' on Monday, no fewer than three singing' festivals being held in the place. The Cal- i vinistic Methodists of the district held their twenty-seventh annual event at Goppa, Mr. Thomas Davies, G.T.S.G., BirchgTove, oon- ducting. At Hope the Congregationali&ts, under the leadership of Mr. D. W. Lewis, F.T.S.C., Brynamman, had highly successful meetings; and the Baptists had their annual "cymanfa," Mr. R. Rhedynog Price, G.T.S.C., Cardiff, being the conductor. At each of the meetings there were revival outbursts. The day was recognised as a general holiday in the district.
CONCERT AT NANTYMOEL: LECTURE…
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CONCERT AT NANTYMOEL: LECTURE FROM THE PLATFORM. An unusual incident marked the proceed- ings at a sacred concert at Nantymoel on Good Friday night. The concert was orga- nised by Bethel Welsh Independent Church, taking the place of the annual eisteddfod formerly held on Good Friday. The concert was held in the Workmen's-hall, and, being the only local attraction, there was a large audience. The singing of Madame Kate Aforga,n-Liew,ellyn was greatly appreciated by the audience. On ascending the platform to render her second solo Madame Llewellyn took the unusual course of "reading a lecture" to the audience om the ethics of concert-going. Speaking in Welsh, she spoke of her surprise at the disturbance during a rendering by one of the other artistes, reminding them that it was a sacred concert. Later in the evening Madame Morgan. Llewellyn put the audience in good humour by another "unbilled" action. Professor R. Howells (Aberdare) was in the act of rendering an overture as the first item in the second part of the programme. The piece selected was "Assurance," and, after the opening bans had been struck, Madame Llewellyn, taking was "Assurance," and, after the opening bai-a had been struck, Madame Llewellyn, taking up a. position on the platform steps, led the audience in a hymn. The same artiste, in giving am excellent rendition of "Gwraig y Morwr," induced the audience to join in the chorus. The artistes were: -Soprano, Miss Julia Lewie, R.C.M., Llanelly contrail to, Madame Kate Morgan-Llewellyn; tenor, Mr. Llewellyn Jones (Aberdare); bass, Mr. Thomas Thomas, Ynysihir; accompanist, Professor R. Howells, Aberdare.
!MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT KIDWELLY.
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MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT KIDWELLY. The Calvinietie Churches of the Kidwelly district, which includes Burry Port, Pem- brey, Trimearan, Ferryside, Llandefeilog, Llansaint, Mynyddygarreg, and Kidwelly, held their annual cymanfa ganu on Easter Monday at the Morfa Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Kidwelly. There was a very strong muster of choristers from each of the churches in the district, and under the able leadership of Mr. T. Thomas, Llanwrtyd, a splendid rendition of the programme of hymns, anthems, and chants was given.
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CONGREGATIONAL FESTIVAL AT OGMORE VALE. On Monday a largely attended "cymanfa" of the children connected with the Welsh Congregational Churches in the Bridgend district was held at Bethania Church, Og- more Vale. Contingents were present from Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale, Brynmenyn, Bryn- cethin, Bethel, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, Pen- coed, and Ooyehureh. The singing was con- ducted by Mr. T. Lucas, Ogmore Va-le, and the catechising was done by the ministers of the district.
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CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNCIL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL FOR THE AMMAN VALLEY. A meeting of the Carmarthenshire County Council was held at the Guild-hall, Carmar- then, on Tuesday, Mr. D. C. Parry, Llanelly, the chairman, presiding. Letters from Cardiff, Swansea, and Aber- ystwyth, asking for support for their respec- tive claims with reference to the national library and museum, were mentioned by the Clerk, and it was decided to ratify the resolution previously passed, to support the claims of Aberystwyth. On the motion of the Chairman, the budget was adopted. It estimated the receipts at £ 62.590 10s., including £ 20,700 Zs. 5d. the produce of the lûtd. county rate, and the expenditure at £ 58,705 Is. 5d., leaving a surplus of L3,885 8s. 7d. The chief items of expenditure were £ 10,000 for maintenance of police and CI8,200 for repair of main roads, including working of steam rollers. Sir James Hills-Johnes was reappointed representative of the council on the Central Welsh Board. A site for the new council school a.t Nantgaredig was purchased for L135, and plans of a building to accommodate 80 children are to be sent for the approval of the Board of Education- The council adopted the recommendation of the education c.,onim,ittee that an inter- mediate school be established in the Amman Valley, on the understanding that a enm be provided and secured for the building by the inhabitants of the valley, and that X110 per annum be provided by the county council towards the maintenance of the school, together with the sum of £ 900 towards the building fund. The congested state of the county offices was agtin considered, and a committee was appointed to report fully upon the suggestion that Bank House, Carmarthen, now used as the judge's lodginge and used by the Inland Revenue authorities, be con- verted into central offices for the council's officials, seeing that it is the property of the county.
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WORKHOUSE CHAPLAINS. THREE APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE GUARDIANS. At a meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians on Saturday it was reported that the workhouse visiting oonrnrittee had con- sidered statistics and arrangements connected with religious ministrations at the work- houses of the union. The committee resolved by fift-een votes to eight to recommend: — That the board appoint three paid chap- lains for the Cardiff a.nd Ely Workhouses, viz., a Church of England chaplain, a Roman Catholic chaplain, and a Nonconfor- mist chaplain, neither of whom shall be required to devote his whole time to his duties. The committee further recommend that the salaries of the respective chaplains be. be: —Church of England, X120 a year; Roman Catholic, L50 a. year; and Noncon- formist, XW a year; these amounts making up the sum of zEW) a yeair paid to the present chaplain, which they do not think should be exceeded. Mr. John Enoch mentioned that, according to the returns, the Church of England adherents were largely in excess of Roman Catholic and Nonconformist inmates, and he was heartily sorry for the Church of Eng- land. (Laughter.) The Rev. J. R. Buckley believed that those who had no faitl1 at all were put down as belonging to the Church of England. (Laugh- ter.) The Chairman: I don't think that's cor- rect. The Rev. J. R. Buckley withdrew, adding that, gelierally speaking, if a man was not a Roman Catholic or a Nonconformist, he was put down as a Churchmswi. The Chairman (Mr. O. H. Jones) said it was the rule there to ask people themselves, and then to make an entry of their religious persuasion. Mr. S. Mildon objected to the proposed pay- ments, contending that if the Churches of Cardiff could not afford to pay for these ministers, then so much the worse for them. Alderman P. W. Carey thanked the guar. dians for their kindness in dealing, although somewhat tardily, with the reli- gious necessities of the Catholic inmates. A motion was made to refer the matter back. The Chairman, however, supported the committee, whose report was finally adopted by 36 votes to 8.
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MEMORIAL-STONE LAYING. WESLEYAN NEW BUILDINGS AT LLANDRINDOD. The laying of the memorial-stones in con- nection with the Wesleyan new buildings at Llandrindod Wells took place on Easter Monda.y. The proposals include the erection of a Church, with tower and spire, schools, and a ma.ns'e, but the sohools are not being immediately proceeded with. Towards the estimated expenditure a sum of £ 13,000 has been received, including £1.000 from ttofc Twentieth Century Fund. The architects are Messrs. Harper Brothers, Birmingham, and the contractors Messrs. Dallow and Son, West Bromwieh. Stones were laid and cheques given, ae follow:-Ifr,i. Evans (Eglwysbach), 20 guineas; Mrs. Dennis, Oswestry, 10 guineas; Miss Taylor, Aberystwyth, L-100; the Rev. J. E. and the Misses Pa-ter (three stones), £ 150; Miss Harper, representing the arohi-teot and con- tractcyrs, EIOO; Mrs. Ou.rnow, Swansea, 5 guineas; Mr. Thomas Walker, Bolton (laid by Dr. Pope), £ 500; Mr. Coombs, Llandrindod, £ 50; MT. Smith, Whitchurch, £ 25; Messrs. Sims and Son, Llandrindod, £ 55; Mr. Corbett, Wellington, £ 25; Mr. Ullett, Wolverhampton, 5 gridneas. The public meeting in the evening was addressed by Dr. Pope, Mrs. Evans (Eglwys- bach), the Kev. Martin Pope, M.A., and others.
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THE WELSH IN PATAGONIA. JTUMBERS AND CONDITION OF THE COLONISTS. Sir John Llewelyn has an interesting letter In the "Standard" in reference to the con- iitionts of the Welsh colony in Patagonia. After re-caliing tho history of the emigration of the Cymric people to Argentina, t-ir John deals with the mo-vemcnt which culminated in the transference of a section of the colonists to Canada, stating that the matter Va.i taken up by the press, notably by the "Western Mail." Sir John proceed* — "It was stated in one of your articles that the number of Welsh settlers in Patagonia was, perhaps, 6.000 or 7,000. The report of the Canadian delegates, which there is every reason to believe is a reliable one, states that *no trustworthy census has been taken since JB96. when the population was returned at I.5C0. Of this number about 2,500 were Welsh the remander chiefly Argentines and Italians.' If. therefore, no more have left the colony than the 400 or 500 who were transferred by the committee and those who have gone on their own accord to Canada, the number of Welshmen residing in Pata- fronLa will be not 7.000, but approximately 8,COO. This latter number would be made op of those who may be called the official clashes, that is to sav, those who have! become naturalised Argentine subjects or bold Crovernme:at appointments; those in the employ of the Chubut Railway: those w?io keep stores, and those who would oon- sider their interests prejudicially affected by reason of a diminished population. This class again has its friends, and upon them it would have a restraining influence. Then there are the timid and the aged, who would prefer to remain where they are rather than face conditions they know not of. This being so. it is manifest that the number of persons available for emigration in Chubut would, under the most favourable circumstances, be very much less than 2,000. "It is obvious that, should there be any- thing like a general exodus from the Valley of the Chubut, it would render realisation on land and stock extremely difficult. This difficulty was met to some extent, in thecase of those who emigrated to Canada, by the fact that the Canadian Government gave them free land. There is no doubt that the number who went to Canada would have been very much greater had it been possible for them to take their stock and implements with them, or to sell them. In any future movement it would much facilit-at-e arrange- ments if provision could be made that the settlers may take their belongings with them to whatever colony it is determined they shall proceed. "If, after careful investigation, it is found that any considerable number of settlers are anxious to leave the Argentine Republic for a British colony, I would commend their case to the attention of the First Lord of the' Admiralty. In these days, when battle-ships go rapidly become obsolete as fighting; machines, it would surely be possible under the circumstances above mentioned to find a vessel to carry these settlers, who have so long and honourably retained their British nationality, and still desire to do so, to some part of the British domains. My own preference would be in favour of Canada, if only for the reason that a considerable van- guard is already there; but, wherever they ma.y go, the Welsh Patagonian Com=ittee will be glad to place such of its records as may be useful at the disposal of -whoever may be properly interested."
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A PHYSICAL WRECK. CARDIFF MAN THREATENED WITH GAOL. Mr. Richard Bickel, formerly in business in 1 Cardiff as a fishmonger, was again summoned at the police-court on Tuesday by his wife Mrs. Annie Bickel. for disregarding a main- tenance order. Defendant had been given until Tuesday to pay the man,v, or --o to gaol in the alternative. The magistrates who imposed this alternative were Messrs. Louis Samuel and Joseph Howard, who again adju- dicated. Mr. G. F. Porsdike now appeared far Mr. Bickel, and. Mr. Harold Lloyd for his wife. Mr. Forsdike said that since the case was last before the court Mr. Bickel had filed his petition, and was divested of every- thing he owned in the world. Under those circumstances, he proposed to apply for a Btrmmons to vary the order. Dealing with defendant's indebtedness of £ 7, which was the matter now before the court, he urged there was proof defendant had no means of com- plying with the order, and. therefore, the summons should be dismissed. Defendant (Mr. Forsdike said) was suffer- ing from paralysis, and was a physical wreck. Mr. Samuel said they were of opinion that defendant could pay the money if he wished, and if he did not pay the money by Satur- day (a concession to which the wife con- sented) be would be committed for a month with hard labour. 1-fr. Samuel added that 'he was sorry to see the parties in this posi- tion. He had known them a great many yeam and it was a pity to 900 a respectable tradesman at loggerheads with his wife, and the latter invoking the aid of the law. If he could be of any service be would be glad to offer his assistance to facilitate an ami- cable settlement.
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CYMANFA G £ NU AT TREH ARRIS. The annual cymanfu ganu of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodiste. Treharris, was held on Monday. The singing was of an ex- cellent character, and the meetings through- out were stamped with the revival spirit. Powerful testimonies were given by the various speakers as to the beneficial effects of the revival. Several of the speakers alluded to Mr. Evan Roberts as a man of God, and beyond the pale of criticism.
FESTIVAL AT BURRY PORT.
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FESTIVAL AT BURRY PORT. At St. Mary's Church, Burry Port, on Bank Ha. iday the fourtn annual festival in oonnoc- t^n with the Church Sunday Schools of i jmbrey parish (comprising St. Mary's, Llan- dyry, Holy Trinity, Pwll. and St. illtyd) vras held. The clez-gyme Pwll, and were the Revs. u Present were the Pevs. David Jone*. B.A., vicar, John Davies, and Watkin Daviea. The conductor was the Rev. Glvnfab Williams, Lla,ndyry, whilst Mr. B. Sevan presided at the organ. The catechisers were the Rev. T. Geler Jones, Llangennech, and the Rev. D. W Thomas, M.A., Carmarthen. They ex. pressed en tiro "tia"tion with the scholars A short oantaifca, "Easter Chimes," was per- former in English, and another in Welsh (the work of the Rev. Glynfab Williamc). In the evening a full choral service was given. The Rev. W. Meredith Jorree, mseeft I officiated.