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NATIONAL CONFERENCE AT CARDIFF.
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE AT CARDIFF. Stirring Speeches. The National Conference of the Order of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society of Great Britain and Ireland, which is being held in Cardiff for the second time since its origination opened auspiciously at the Cory Hall on Satur- day night by a very largely attended public meeting of welcome and entertainment. Earlier in the evening a reception tea, arranged by the four kindred Temperance Societies in Car- diff, was given, and the delegates, who were met at the stations by the Reception Com- mittee, were cordially welcomed to the city. Brother the Rev. Hugh Williams, G.W.P. (Llandaff North), presided at the public meet- ing, and he was supported by officers of the National Division from all parts of the country. The chairman welcomed the delegates in a short, but very compressed and stirring speech. Thank God, he said, the Licensing Bill gave Wales an opportunity to lead the way in temperance reform. (Applause.) He praised the Licensing Bill. You may talk if you like," he said, of Free Trade or Pro- tection to guard your industries, but I know this, that if you want to get rid of your greatest industrial rival, get rid of drink." (Hear, hear.) As a result a great impetus would be given to industry. The sister measure of the Licensing Bill was the Old Age Pension scheme, and while they asked God to bless the people who promoted it, they, as temperance people, must not be lax in their work. True temperance wort was founded on love, purity and fidelity. Phenomenal Progress. Bro. Robert Smith, M.W.P., West Hartle- pool, chairman of the conference, recalled the previous conference at Cardiff, 11 years ago, and compared the phenomenal progress of the Order since then. The Order in those days had 37,000 adults and 16,000 cadets now they had 86,000 adults and 60,000 cadets—an increase of almost 200 per cent.—and to-day they stood a mighty organisation for the uplifting of humanity and the teaching of the principles of temperance and thrift. He expressed, on behalf of the Order, warm appreciation of the united welcome of kindred temperance socie- ties in Cardiff. He declared that there was no room for unhealthy rivalry they must be as one. and: there must be one steady intent amongsl every regiment of the temperance forces. '(Applause.) Bro. Walter Davies. Manchester, the or- ganising secretary, delivered a fiery oration on the need of unselfish temperance reformers, and Mr 'Leonard Page, Cardiff, gave some interesting figures on Sunday closing and clubs. In Cardiff, with a population of about 180,000, they had 30 clubs, and in Swansea, with 94,000 population, there were eight clubs. In Huddersfield, where there was no Sunday dosing. in a population of 90,000 there were 83 clubs, and in Reading, 72,000 people, they had 20 clubs. He asked the delegates to bear these facts in mind when they argued for Sunday closing. (Applause.) Bro. T. Berwick outlined the very thorough arrangements for the comfort and pleasure of the delegates during the conference, which lasts until Wednesday. Bro. H. Bruntnell, who represents an Aus- tralian division, delivered the most remark- able speech of the evening. TIe enlarged, amid much cheering, on the advanced ideas of tem- peraijce held by people down below." The Licensing Bill was, indeed, so moderate a measure that he was doubtful whether they would accept it at all. He disdained the threats of brewery shareholders to withdraw subscriptions from churches and charities, the talk of-robbing the poor man of his beer, that beer would cost more, and the like. They had overshot the mark with all this bluster, and they were beginning to see it. Christ came to the world to destroy the works of the devil and not make them respectable and if ever there was a work of the evil one it was the drink traffic. (Loud cheers.) He touched on his personal experiences in New Zealand, where he had been to districts in which public- houses were unknown, and had met children, of 14 and 15 years of age who had never seen a drunken man. (Applause.) Sister Knight, from London, delivered a beautiful solo, and the Cardiff and District Blue Ribbon' Choir gave several choice selec- tions. The meeting concluded with a very hearty rendering of Just as 1 am."
SERVICE AT LLANDAFF.
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SERVICE AT LLANDAFF. On Sunday afternoon the members attended service at the Cathedral, Llandaff, when Brother the Rev. Canon Buckley preached. The representatives assembled at the Cory Hall at 2-15, and about 650 walked in proces- sion through Llandaff Fields to the cathedral, headed by the Tongwynlais Temperance Silver Band, the representatives wearing badges of office, members of the Unity Branch of the Car- diff Grand Division Being distinguishable by their red, white, and blue sashes. MEMBERSHIP AND FUNDS. Churches and the Cadet Sections. The 53rd annual session of the National Division of the Order of Sons of Temperance Friendly Society of Great Britain and Ireland opened on Whit-Monday morning at the Cory Hail Cardiff, Bro. R. Smith, West Hartle- pool, Most Worthy Patriarch, presiding. The Credential Committee reported that there were present 233 grand division representatives and 105 subordinate division representatives, a total of 343. For the office of Assistant Most Worthy Scribe there were seven nominations, and Bro. Ed. Jones, of Cardiff, was elected with 132 votes. Bro. Jones b a member af the Onward Division and one of the Grand Division audi- tors. He has been associated for about 15 years with the Order. The session decided to send an address ex- tending greetings to the Independent Order of Oddfellows, also assembled in Cardiff, and to any other Friendly Society now in session. Progress of the Order. The Most Worthy Patriarch (Bro. W. Smith) submitted his report at a time, he said, when the horizon was brighter, when his Majesty's responsible Ministers had resolved to deal with a great curse and to effectually control it. They had called upon all Sons of Temeprance to engage the enemy of the Licensing Bill, and right nobly had they responded. There was still work to be done, and the Sons must never weary until the Bill was passed. They congratulated the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George on his promotion to the office of Chancellor of» the Exchequer, and their thanks were due to him for his speeches in support of the Licens- ing Bill. Since the National Division visited Cardiff in 1897, great progress had been made. In that year there were 514 divisions, as against 967 to-day, the total membership 54,009 as against 146,437, and the total funds £165,994 in 1897 as against £396,833 in 1908, an increase of 453 divisions, 49,307 adult members, 43,121 cadets, or a total increase of 171 per cent. The gain during the past year had been 69 divisions, 58 sections, 6,057 adult members, 5,045 cadets, a total gain in membership of 11,102. They were glad to state that the report of the valuer was on the whole of a very encouraging charac- ter the improvement was in most cases sub- stantial. There was everywhere a disposition to leavê no stone unturned to place their finances upon a thoroughly sound and solvent basis. In some "districts a considerable income was lost by reason of the grand or sub-division funds being invested at 34 per cent. interest or under, sometimes in Corporation Stock, for a lengthy period of years. Sums which were earning less than 4 per cent. should be with- drawn and re-invested. Reference was then made to the work in Ireland, to the visits paid by National Division officers to the various centres, the work of Bro. Davies, the Most Worthy Scribe, the losses by death of mem- bers, and the work still to be done, inasmuch as there were whole counties with scarcely a division ófthe Order. With regard to their cadet sections, although the results were better than last year, they were by no means satisfied. The churches were < beginning to recognise that their sections were not rivals to their Bands of Hope. Their work strengthened the work of the churches, but to save the children they must capture the Sun- day schools." The churches could not do with- out them. They rejoiced that at last a com- mencement had been made with old age pen- sions, and for that they must be thankful, but they must insist upon encouragement of indivi- dual thrift. A man should not be penalised because he was thrifty. (Applause.) Lord Mayor's Welcome. During the reading of the report the Lord Mayor (Aldennan Illtyd Thomas) and the Lady Mayoress (Miss Deanie Thomas) attended the session, and were received with the sing- ing of" Welcome, welcome to our Order," and cheers. Operations of the Order Reviewed. The report of the Most Worthy Patriarch having been remitted to the committee, the Most Worthy Scribe (Bro. Walter Davies) pre- sented at the opening of the afternoon session an exhaustive report. He said that in 1897 Merthyr and Cardiff Grand Divisions had 43 divisions and sections, with 1,727 adult and 454 cadet members, whilst at December 31st, 1907, they had 75 divisions and sections, 3,769 adults and 1,015 cadets. He strongly recommended South Wales brethren to look well after the children, or their .future usefulness would be jeopardised. With regard to national statistics for 1907, all previous adult records had been surpassed, 69 divisions having been opened during the year, and a gain of 6,057 members obtained, as against the next highest in 1905 of 5.5J2. The joint gain of adults and cadets for the year was 11,102. Yet with all their splendid gains they had to confess to a. feeling of dis- appointment. The numbers had not reached their anticipations. Adults and juveniles to the number of 30,435 were made members of their Order last year, independent of transfers or clearance-card members, and out of that number no fewer than 17,835 either left the Order or were expelled. The sick experience for adults was 8-84 per member per annum, a trifle higher than 1906, the cadets being 2*35, as against 1*76 last year. Of adults 30*70 qualified to claim sick benefits, while 19'11 claimed amongst the cadets. Their mortality experience still presented lessons in sobriety. For years the mortality experience of the Order had averaged under 8 per 1,000, but the record for 1907 was lower, being 6'13 for adults and 3-70 for cadets. As to the finances, their assets continued to grow at a rapid rate, £26,118 5s 3!d being added to the reserve funds of the Order during the year. The total mem- bership was 86,926, and the total funds £396,833 Is Hid. Reference was made to Friendly Society and temperance legislation, and as regards the latter he said their resolution last year em- bodied Sunday Closing, abolition of grocers' licences, barmaids to be dispensed with, the licensing justices' power to be restored and strengthened, shorter hours of sale, closing of licensed houses on election days, clubs to be brought under effective magisterial control, local option, no municipalisation, no public- house trust or disinterested management. Thus, at least, eight points of their charter had been partially granted, while the Govern- ment had added to it that which compen- sated for what had not otherwise been included. The time limit, however, was too generous. (Hear, hear.) What delighted them most was the exclusion of children from the public-house and the principle that the people should decide whether or no they required a drink shop. (Applause.) Those two principles alone made the Licensing Bill worth fighting for. As regards old age pensions, they regretted. the age limit was 70 instead of 65. What they desired and contended for was that in estimat- ing the income of applicants for pensions any amount received by them from a Friendly Society or Trade Union in the form of sick or pension benefits or voluntary grants in exceptional circumstances should not be taken into account. (Applause.) The report was referred to committee, who were asked to report as early as possible on the question of old age pensions. The report of Bro. Wm. Mees, Most Worthy Patron, stated that as regards the juveniles their total transfers for 1907 was 2,926, or just about 4 per cent. of their total membership. Their numbers, which stood at 54,466 at the end of 1906, had been increased by a net gain of 5,045. While their initiations were a great advance on 1906, being nearly 20,000, they were largely discounted by a loss of 11,330 expelled for arrears or withdrawn. An out- standing feature was that not one case of broken pledge was recorded. A list of awards was given of members who had brought in the largest number of new members, also the results of the Cadet National Prize Competi- tion. Mr Charles Coles, B.Sc., of Cardiff, who reported on the work of the competitors on behalf of the adjudicators, said the work was of a very high order. Fraternal greetings to the National Division representatives were then conveyed by Bro. A. Bruntnell from the New South Wales brethren in a thoughtful speech. He con- gratulated them on their progress, char- acterised the Licensing Bill as a moderate measure providing the basis of a great and growing reform, and said what they wanted was workers.
THE HIGHER ASSURANCE CONTRACTS-
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THE HIGHER ASSURANCE CONTRACTS- Londen Executive Attacked. The 53rd annual session of the Order of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society of Great Britain and Ireland (National Division) was resumed on Tuesday morning at the Cory Hall, Cardiff, Bro. R. Smith, Most Worthy Patriarch, presiding. On behalf of the Scottish Grand Division, Bro. Mclntyre gave a cordial invitation to the National Division to Kold its 1909 session at Glasgow. The invitation was accepted. Higher Assurances. Bro. W. J. Wightman, Most Worthy Sentinel, submitted a resolution on behalf of the London Grand Division with reference to the higher assurances. For the assurance of mem- bers in sums of B50 and upwards, a central fund under the control of the National Divi- sion is established, but Grand Divisions not desiring to transfer their liability may continue to assure for JE50 and under without joining the central fund. The motion of Bro. Wightman was to delete the words £50 and under." He said that at the present juncture it was impossible to have one definite scheme for the £100 assurances which would do justice to the business already in hand, and the obligations already undertaken by the London Grand Division. They freed their members from contribution at 63, but no power was given by the National Division in the development of its scheme which enabled them to carry out to the members already assured for higher assurances in their divi- sion that relief trom contribution which they had contracted with them to give. They had members who had higher assurances who objected to the National Division taking over their contracts, inasmuch as they said/they made them with the London Grand Division. They had made contracts and wished to abide by them, and he appealed to the National Division to let the London Grand Division pursue the course of contracting higher assur- ances on the strength of its own grand divi- sion funds. Bro. Fletcher, G.W.P., of London, seconded, after which Bro. Taylor, of Newcastle, said that when the central fund scheme was first discussed years ago only 24 voted against it, and I<6ndon representatives must have voted for it, and not known its business, or else changed their minds suddenly. It was impos- sible to work the scheme of increased assur- ances satisfactorily unless the National Divi- sion received the help of London. Bro. E. Dawson (Western North Yorkshire) moved that the matter should be delegated to a Select Committee, but the Most Worthy Patriarch declined to accept the motion, as it was for the NationalDivision to settle theques- tion. Bro. T. W. Huntley, Most Worthy Conduc- tor (Newcastle) said it seemed that the mem- bers were to be classified into the London Grand Division, and the Sons of Temperance. (Oh, oh.) He asked if the London Grand Divi- sion was not a part of the National Division. (Hear, hear.) As regarded a settlement of the question before them, he inquired whether it had ever been suggested as a way out that the London Grand Division should retain its pre- sent contracts, and that fresh contracts for higher assurances should be taken over by the National Division. (Hear, hear.) He thought the difficulty could in that way be overcome. He believed that the National Division was not far from the point of national consolidation, and when that was reached difficulties would disappear, and they would be' one body with one aim and object. Bro. J. H. Steele, Most Worthy Associate, stated the case for the Executive Council, and referring to the round table conference between representatives of the National Executive and the London Grand Division Executive, said the commercial spirit shown by the latter was far too pronounced and the spirit of brother- hood too little heard. They were not a body of commercial gentlemen, but a body of brothers, yet the London brethren did not make one step forward to harmonise methods. (Oh, oh.) The resolution was defeated by 165 votes to 120. Bro. Fletcher, Grand Worthy Patriarch of London Grand Division, at once gave notice that for the next 12 months they refuse to comply with the rule, and the matter would come up on the digest for the next annual session. THE CIVIC RECEPTION. Not Quite Pleased." The Rev. Tertius Phillips remarked that they were not quite pleased with the reception the Sons of Temperance had on Monday. They ought to have had a civic function very different from that which they had. They had come a year too late. Had they visited Cardiff last year when they had in the civic chair a worthy representative of .the Labour party, Sir W. S. Crossman, he would have been very delighted to extend to them the best hos- pitality the city could have afforded. He (the speaker) did not think they had that this time —(Voices no, no)—but that was not the fault of the various organisations represented there that morning. Bro. and Councillor J. H. Steele, Most Bro. and Councillor J. H. Steele, Most Worthy Associate, replying to the greetings, said that whatever might be the opinion of the Lord Mayor of Cardiff on the drink trade, the feeling of tlJP representatives at that con- ference, from what they had seen in that city, was that it required the power and the strength and all the services that man could give that Cardiff might be free from some of the sights that their eyes had witnessed. (Hear, hear.) The Sons of Temperance were ready to take their place in the charge against the liquor frame. At the afternoon sitting, telegrams con- veying good wishes to the Sons were read from the Foresters' Executive Council, the Co-operative Society at Newport, the Order of Druids, the Rational Association, the Unity Order of Oddfellows, and the Hope of Vale Division of the Sons of Temperance Order. Bro. E. Pritchett, Worthy Patron of the Star of Hope, No- 1 Section, Newcastle-on-Tyne, which is credited with the highest gains in membership during the past year, was deco- rated by Bro. William Mees, Most Worthy Patron, with the national divisional trophy and a silver medallion. The premier medal for individual cadets bringing in the largest number of new members, also went to the same section, the winner being Sydney Arthur Turnbull. Some discussion took place on the initiative of the London Grand Division as to the im- provement and enlargement of the official organ The Son of Temperance." While the editor was complimented upon the magazine, some members pleaded that articles on various topics should be included, and that the matter should be more educational than per- sonal. It was decided to send-an instruction to the National Executive Council to thoroughly rveise the contents of the official organ in order to make it more acceptable to the mem- bership and outside public. There were further developments on WednesJ day of the Cardiff controversy relative to the civic reception accorded the Sons of Temperance on the occasion of their visit to the city for their annual session. It will be recalled that at Tuesday's sitting the Rev. Tertius Phillips said that they were not quite pleased with the reception the Sons of Temperance had on Monday. They ought to have had a civic function very different from that accorded." The Lord Mayor (Alderman Illtydy Thomas), replying to the remarks at the Commercial Travellers' banquet on Tues- day evening, said he had only two vacant dates for receptions, and he had to choose between three societies. He chose the two societies which, in his opinion, were the most useful to the citizens of Cardiff. At yesterday's sitting of the Order, Bro. R. Smith, Most Worthy Patriarch, presiding, the subject of the civic reception accorded the Sons was brought up again by Brother Mees, Most Worthy Patron, of Lon- don, remarked that when their representatives visited the Oddfellows onTuesdayto convey the Sons' greetings the Lord Mayor of Cardiff deliberately went out. It was as much an insult to the delegates as to the deputation. Bro. Councillor Huddart, Most Worthy Trustee, said he hoped the Press would not report the reference to the Lord Mayor. He added "I don't agree with him (the Lord Mayor), as you know, but I would not like it to go forth that he walked out when we went in. (Cnes of Why not ?") Why intensify this thing with the local brethren ? We as a national body don't care two-pence what the Lord Mayor thinks of us. We can go home and think what we like, and he can go and think what he likes. He would not have been here if I had had my way." At the request of the Most Worthy Patri- arch, Bro. Mees asked leave to withdraw the resolution of protest against members leaving the session, and this was agreed to. The Most Worthy Patriarch, reading from the South Wales Daily News," referred to the statement made by the Lord Mayor at the Commercial Travellers' Association dinner las night with reference to the Sons of Temper- ance and the charge of civic inhospitality. Bro. E. Lougher, Past Most Worthy Pat- riarch, of Merthyr Grand Division, remarked that as a native of Wales,and as one who knew something about South Wales, it would be better to treat the reference with silent con- tempt. (Cries of No.") The Most Worthy Patriarch continued to read the Lord Mayor's statement as follows-:— He would publicly explain why he had not the opportunity to give the Sons of Tem- perance a civic reception. It so happened that the Corporation allowed the Commer- cial Travellers to have the; use of the City Hall, the only proper place in which the Lord Mayor could give a reception. He had only two vacant dates upon which he could give receptions, and he had to choose be- tween three societies. He chose the two societies which, in his opinion, were the most useful to the citizens of Cardiff. (Cries of Shame.") That was his answer to the charges of civic inhospitality. He gave a re- ception to the Oddfellows and the Commer- cial Travellers because the latter were a businesslike body which would do more good to Cardiff than the Sons of Tem- perance." (Cries of Shame," What ignorance," and Odious comparison.") Official Reply. The most Worthy Patriarch said his reply to that was this :— We have noticed that the Lord Mayor of Cardiff has referred in the presence of a friendly body to the Order of the Sons of Temperance in such a way as to call for an official reply. (Hear, hear.) It is quite the usual thing for the Chief Magistrate of a city or town where we are meeting in the name of the community to offer an official welcome to a body so important and so beneficial to the lives of the community. We do not eipect that the head of the municipality should go out of his way to insult an Order—(hear, hear)—which is making an increase of 10,000 members per annum, and ordinary courtesy should have dictated a more happy reference to our work even if it was impos- sible to extend civic hospitality. (Loud applause.) Mr Berwick (Grand Scribe of Cardiff Grand Division) said the Cardiff Grand Division did ask for and certainly expected that they would have a civic reception, as had been given in other towns. Bro. I. Edwards (Grand Scribe, Merthyr Division) said it might be to them a small and passing matter, but they who lived in Wales wanted to face the isme fairly. As a Son of Temperance, he cared nothing for what the Lord Mayor had said, and the slight which he had sought to cast on the Order would only reflect to their advantage. People would want to know what the Order of Sons of Temper- ance was, and it would be one of the finest advertisements they had had. He held no brief for the Rev. Tertius Phillips, and he could leave the Lord Mayor to his tender mercies. But he wished to say, as a humble member of the Lord Mayor's prof ess ion, that he had acted unworthily of his position of Lord Mayor of that city, and he ventured to think that the Lord Mayor now recognised this. Bro. the Rev. Hugh Williams (Grind Worthy Patriarch, Cardiff Division) said it was to be regretted that notice had been taken of the paragraph. It would be far more dignified for a body of their dimensions to absolutely ignore the ill-timed snarl of a beaten man. The truth of the whole matter was that a reception was asked for and was refused. The Cardiff brethren simply asked for a civic recognition, which was granted. They were not afraid of what the world might say or of what the dignitaries of the newest city of the Empire might like to throw at their heads. Mud had been thrown mud would stick, but if they kept their reputation unsullied, bright, and polished the mud could not stick. He suggested that the matter should be dealt with in the dignified method of silence. Let our silence," he said, be the silence of contempt." The suggestion of the last speaker was adopted, and not another word was said on the subject. The Lord Mayer Explains. Interviewed on Wednesday afternoon as to the statements made at the Sons of Temper- ance Conference, the Lord Mayor of Cardiff said :—" Councillor Huddarr, of Salford, was correct when he stated that 1 did not walk out when the deputation from the Sons of Tem- perance went into the Park Hall to present an address to the Oddfellows. I was there some minutes with them, waiting the result of the vote on the question of compulsory or volun- tary superannuation, the debate on which 1 heard with interest. I had been at the Odd- fellows' meeting about an hour then, and I was late in an appointment which I had with the Mayor of Swansea, and 1 had previously informed the Grand Master of the Oddfellows I would be leaving shortly. There could thus have been no question as to any discourtesy on my part. I was attending that debate not in an official capacity, but as an ordinary citizen keenly interested in the subject. There was nothing in my mind that by leaving my action would have been construed in the way it has been by a section of the .Sons of Tem- perance, and had it not been for an official appointment made with the Mayor of Swansea doubtless 1 would have remained until the adjournment of the morning session. It is not a fact that I have broken a pro- mise to give a civic reception to the Sons of Temperance. I promised them a civic welcome and I fulfilled it, and also contributed to the funds for entertaining the delegates. If any insult has been offered it has not been on my part, but what I resent is remarks made by Mr Tertius Phillips at Tuesday's meeting, and as the secretary well knew that I had sub- scribed to the entertainment instead of giving a reception, he might have stated this when I was attacked. Of course I took the first oppor- tunity last night of replying to the attack and explaining the chief reason of my not giving a reception. Besides, the Lord Mayor can use his own discretion without being dictated to as to what civic entertainment he shall pro- vide. Some of the delegates seem to be making attacks upon everybody, even their own supporters."
ROW IN A CANTON SHOP.
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ROW IN A CANTON SHOP. John Grady, bootmaker, Cowbridge-road, summoned W. J. Taylor at Cardiff onWednes- day for assault. Mr Geo David, who appeared for complainant, said Taylor, who carries on a plumber's business next door to complainant, went into the latter's shop and asked him why he had not come to see him (Taylor) during the morning, and then hit him in the eye. fol- lowing this up by hurling a number of boots at him, and concluded the affair by throwing an iron last. As a result, 30s damage was done. Mr J. Scott, who defended T&ylor, called evidence to show that the complainant was the aggressor. Defendant gave evidence at length, and admitted that he did throw a couple of boots at Grady, in order to defend himself from the latter's onslaught. His Worship having elicited that when Grady I applied for his summons his eye was plastered, imposed a fine of 103 and cost3 or 14 days for the assault, and 30s damage or one month's imprisonment, Defendant: Can I be bound over because of those threats ? The Stipendiary I am afraid I cannot ac- commodate you to-day. I may be ab. to do so on a future occasion.—Defendant: Thank you.
THE DYSPEPTIC AND HOW HE IS…
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THE DYSPEPTIC AND HOW HE IS HANDICAPPED. The old proverb A sound mind in a sound body" meanS more to the man or woman of to-day than it did when the old philosopher uttered it. Why ? Because the rush and energy of modern conditions of life put greater strain on both mind and body, and there is more need of bodily and mental stamina to meet these newer conditions. Body and brain both need continued nourishment. All nutri- tion, whether of muscle, nerves, or mental power, must be supplied by the stomach—the food you eat must be reasonably good and nutritious, and it must absolutely be well digested. It is not easy to win success, but if you are a dyspeptic, if you are a victim of in- digestion, you are surely and sadly handi- capped in the struggle. When the digestive organs fail, and eating brings on a dull pain at the chest—when there is loss of appetite, constipation, and a feeling of general unfitness—then you should seek re- lief and cure in Mother Seigel's Syrup. This great medicine acts directly on the stomach, liver, and bowels, and by qruckly re- storing them to natural action makes indiges- tion, biliousness, and their numerous kindred ills impossible. If at the first symptom of stomach trouble a trial be made of Mother Seigel's Syrup, its progress will be effectually checked and the blessing of sound health re- stored. Samuel R. Evans, Esq., B.A., of 41, Rose- bery-road, Redfield, Bristol, writes under date January 8th, 1908 For so long as I remem. her Mother Seigel's Syrup has been used by the various members of my family, from time to time, for indigestion and allied cotnplaints, always with excellent results. As for myself, Mother Seigel's Syrup has kept me fit and well for more than 12 years past." Mother Seigel's Syrup is now also prepared in Tablet form, and sold under the name ol Mother Seigel's Syrup Tablets. Price 2s 9d per bottle—one size only.
Co-operative Congress. .
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Co-operative Congress. RESUMPTION AT NEWPORT. The debate on the Small Holdings and Allotments Act and its relation to Distribu- tive Co-operative Societies was open on Wednesday at the fortieth annual Co-operative Congress at Newport. The subject was introduced on Tuesday by Mr W. L. Charleton (Agricultural Organisation Society), apd the debate then stood ad- journed until Wednesday. Mr T. Mercer, Reigate, seconded the resolution, which called upon suitable societies to establish small hold- ings departments for the benefit of members requiring holdings. Mr Nugent Harris (Agri- cultural Organisation Society) supported, and outlined the great field open for agricultural produce in co-operative societies. Mr S. H. Brown, Nottingham, said he thought the Act brought too much individual responsibility for collective purposes. He was not convinced that theGovernmentever intro- duced the Act with the intention of benefit- ing the working mar. (Cries of No politics-") The President We are not here to con- sider the Act you must confine yourself to the resolution. Mr D. Mclnnes, Lincoln, secretary of the Midland section, supported, and also Mr Vivian, M.P. The latter said a new epoch seemed to open up for their movement with the development of possibilities for acquiring land. The Act would be almost a failure un- less they could carry the advantages into the agricultural districts of co-operation, for I County Councils were on the whole largely I Conservative, and the agricultural labourer needed help, being largely in the position of serfdom. The delegate who said the Govern- ment did not mean business with the Act was wrong, and had no right to make the statement. They had made a provision by which a commission could be appointed over the heads of a sleepy County Council. He heartily supported the resolution. (Applause.) Mr Charleton, replying to the debate, said he had been in almost every county in England, and he* had always been struck with the abject servility of the agricultural labourer. They wanted to change that servility into civility, and make the men feel their right to live and breathe the air of England and raise their children upon the land as those who were in a position they occupied as descen- dants of their forefathers. (Laughter.) In many of these villages there were tied houses which were worse than the tied houses of the licensing trade. (Applause.) He believed that much more could be done than he had sug- gested in his paper towards building up a strong yeoman-peasantry. (Applause.) The resolution was adopted, with only one dissentient. Co-operation Abroad. The President introducced Dr. Hans Muller, Switzerland, who delivered a paper on The co-operative movement abroad." The Presi- dent said that Dr. Hans Muller had devoted his life to the cause of international co- operation, and it was the work of such men which helped to abolish warfare. (Applause.) Other Business. Mr T. Wood, Manchester, was re-elected auditor. On the invitation of Mr Graham, New- castle, the congress agreed to accept the invitation to hold the next congress at New- castle. It is 28 years since the last meeting at Newcastle. Votes of Thanks. Mr H. Vivian, M.P., proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for the civic welcome and opening of the exhibition, to the delegates who had read papers, to the Reception Com- mittee. Also the president and vice-president were thanked, and after replies had been tendered, the cohgress closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne."
COMMERCIAL AMBASSADORS.
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COMMERCIAL AMBASSADORS. Praise for the Cardiff Branch. The annual conference of the.United Kingdom Commercial Travellers' Association, opened at Cardiff, on Whit Monday, concluded on Wed- nesday afternoon. The fight over the Special Committee's recommendation for the better management of the association, and the inau- guration of what was described as a wise, pro- gressive policy, was often sharp. On more than one occasion the chairman (Mr E. R. Tapp, of Northampton) had to exercise all his tact and firmness to keep some of the delegates in order but on the whole good temper was shown, together with an earnest desire to effect the greatest good for the greatest number. The Irish delegates, notably Mr Rutle, Mr Leigh Thomas, and Mr Sixsmith, were particu- larly active in opposition, but Mr Wrigley, Mr Hiscock, Mr Brooks, and Mr Skelton-members of the Special Committee—had the satisfaction of seeingtheir scheme-adopted in the main. Mr Fred Coysh (the capable secretary), has great hopes in the new policy inaugurated at this year's conference. The proceedings on Wed- nesday concluded with votes of thanks to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff and the Corporation for their hospitality, and to the Cardiff branch of the U.K.A.C.T.A., Mr W. J. Brown (sec.), and Mr McKinnon receiving warm praise. In the afternoon the delegates, their wives, and lady friends journeyed to the Mumbles by one of the Red Funnel steamers, and were the guests of Mr Jay Williams at the Langland Bay Hotel, Mumbles.. Northampton was unanimously selected as the next place of meeting. Mr E. Parry James (Bristol), who distin- guished himself in the eyes of the conference on Whit Monday by delivering an eloquent Welsh speech, moved a vote of thanks to the Cardiff branch, whose work in connection with the arrangements for the reception of the delegates he warmly eulogised. The Cardiff conference, he said, would rank among the best and most successful ever held, and the hospitality of the citizens would ever be a pleasant recollection. Mr W. J. Brown (secretary), Mr McKinnon, and the other officers of the Cardiff branch had wtorked hard and wisely on behalf of their guests. Good old Brown was known to them all as a dear, splendid fellow. (Applause.) Others also sang the praises of Friend Brown," Mr Coysh's tribute being heartily applauded. "We've had a great time," de- clared Mr Coysh; Cardiff has done itself proud, and our dear friend Brown, why The delegates anticipated Mr Coysh and applauded vigorously. Responding to the vote, Mr Brown said that was absolutely the proudest moment of his life. His one ambition was to further the interests of the U.K.C.T.A. Mr McKinnon, a veteran among the Knights of the Road, also responded on behalf of the Cardiff branch. The Executive Council. There were 33 nominations for the new Executive Council which is to tafce the place of the old Central Board, and the ballot resulted in theelectionof the following:- Messrs T. Mountain, Keighley, 132 W. J. Brown, Cardiff, 125 R. 8. Hiscock, Ijondon, 119 C. E. Shroeder, Newcastle, 115 T. H. Bailev, Bristol, 114 W. F. Brooks, Manches- ter, 109; T. Granger, Stockport, 108; F. Wrigley, Huddersfield, 108 R. A. Matthews, Birmingham, 102 J. Sheard. Leeds, 100 A. H. Carrick, Edinburgh, 91 T. Skelton, Dub- lin, 83 W. J. Rutle, Londonderry, 60 W. H. Woll, Kettering, 57 W. Cockroft, Halifax, 56. Votes of thanks to the Lord Mayor (Alder- man Illtyd Thomas), who briefly responded, and to the chairman (Mr E. R. Tapp) brought the conference to a close.
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CARDIFF BOILERMAKER'S DEATH. Unsustained Complaint.- At the inquest on a boilermaker named Patrick Joseph McCauley, who died suddenly in a Cardiff lodging-house, Mrs Ring, in charge of the house, complained that a constable on duty at Homfray-street crossing delayed in coming to the dying man when she requested him to do so. The policeman explained that he did not at once comply with Mrs Ring's request, but that he did so a few minutes later when relieved at the crossing. Medical evidence showed that death was due to syncope, probably caused by excessive drink- ing. Dr. Martin, who was present, in response to the coroner, said that he had known the de- ceased intimately for the past three years, and was prepared to give a death certificate. Had the necessary evidence been collected no inquest need have been held. The Coroner, summing up, said he thought the constable had acted rightly in the matter, and the jury re- turned a verdict of Death from syncope, probably due to excessive drinking," and expressed the opinion that there was no blame to be attached to the constable.
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CIGARETTE SMOKING. Aberdare School Boys' Admissions. At a meeting of Aberdare Education Com- mittee on Wednesday, under the presidency of Mr T. Walter Williams, Dr, Pritchard, the newly appointed assistant medical officer of health, presented his first report. Two-hun- dred-and-two children had been exemined. Of these 53 suffered from defective teeth. He thought each child should be supplied with a tooth brush. Only nine cases were decidedly dirty, and there were only six cases of diseases of the skin. There were 51 cases in which verminous condition of the head was strong, and in some cases resulting in glands. He had discovered 52 cases of throat and nose diseases, and in some cases operations would be necessary. There were seven cases of diseases of the nervous system, and 14 of indigestion, He believed that many of the latter were caused by cigarette smoking, and several of ths boys admitted smoking two or three cases of cigarettes a day. The suggestion as to providing each child with a tooth brush was considered, and the matter was referred to the Staff and Management Committee.
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1 pontarIdaweTrasesma^ killed. [ Mr Dd. Williams, of Thomas-street, Pontar- E dawe, who was thrown from his horse in L High-street, Pontardawe, on Tuesday evening, died yesterday as the result of his injuries.
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South Wales Meetings, CAERPHILLY CASTLE EVENT. Troedyrhiw Chief Choral Winners. Caerphilly twentieth annual eisteddfod, he d at the ancient castle, took place on Whit- Monday. There was an exceptionally large attendance, and the meeting fully maintained its high reputation. The president was Pro- fessor T. Powel, M.A. (Oxon), of the Cardiff University College conductor, Alderman E. H. Davies, J.P., Pentre; adjudicators, Mr Harry Evans, F.R.C.O., Liverpool; Mr D. Thomas, M.A. (Oxon), Mus. Ba4. (Oxon), Pon- tardulais Mr RoderickWilliams, Cardiff Rev. Teifion Richards,Caerphilly Mr Alfred R. Sed- don, Derby; Dr. K. C. Mackenzie, Caer- philly Dr. D. R. Thomas, Taff's Well Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, Pontypridd accompanists; Madame Rebecca Mander-Fox, R.A.M., Car- diff Mr D. J. Williams, A.L.C.M., Caerphilly Prof. T. D. Edwards, Pontypridd general superintendents, Councillor William Thomas, Mr C. S.'Goodfellow, and Mr W. W. Williams. The chairman of committees was Mr John Mor- gan, Brynhyfryd vice-chairman. Mr P. A. Lewis, Cardiff-road treasurer, Mr William Thomas, Railway Hotel secretary, Mr J. D. Hughes, Rhosynfa, Caerphilly. The President, in his inaugural address, said the eisteddfod set forth a high ideal in the cultivation of knowledge for its own sake. There was something inspiring in the idea of people of all classes assembling for the enjoy- ment and the cultivation of literature andmusic. This would surely compare with other popular amusements, such, for instance, as football and horse racing. He had no objection to football as a physical exercise, but of the intelligence of the tens of thousands who looked on the less said the better. The eistedd- fod was a link with the past, and to ignore the past was an ignoble thing. The following were the awards :— Pianoforte solo, juniors—1, S. N orthcotte, Bargoed 2, Agnes Daggs, Cardiff. Brass band competition—1, Blaina Lancas ter 2, Penrhiw Maritime 3, Gilfach Goch. Open pianoforte solo—1, Miss Marian Jones, Swansea 2, Miss Susie Hopburn, Ystalyfera. Violin solo-I. Miss Olive Mylor, Whit- church 2, Miss Tilly Thomas, Ton Pentre. Ambulance competition—1, Nantywen, Bed- linog 2, Rhymney Railway, Cardiff 3, Caer- philly. Contralto solo, Miss Maggie Daniel, ^vm- bach, Aberdare. Baritone solo—1, Mr D. A. Parry, New Tre- degar 2, Mr T. G. Lewis, Cardiff. Englynion, Mr Cosslett (Carnelian), Ponty- pridd.) Poem, prize divided between Mr W. Alfred Richards, Trebanos, anch Rev. O. Carwen Roberts, Llwynowen, Bangor. Recitation, juveniles—1, Miss Gwladys May Davies, Pentre 2, Miss Beatrice M. Thomas, Treorky; 3, Miss Blodwen May Lewis, Mardy. Soprano solo—1, Mrs Davidson, Pontypool; 2, Mrs Sylvia Hosgood, Caerphilly. Tenor solo (open), Mr Septimus Ashton, Treorky. Bass solo—1, Mr D. A. Parry, New Tredegar; 2, Mr T. J. Lewis, Cardiff. Tenor solo—1, Mr Ted Smith, Treharris 2, Mr W. Price, Cardiff. Contralto solo—1, Miss Rose Solomon, Car- diff 2, Miss Ceridwen Price, Rhymney. Baritone solo, Mr D. Evans, Treorky. juvenile choral competition—1, Zion, Cwm- aman (conductor Mr W. Clay Jenkins) 2, Troedyrhiw (Miss Kate Jones) 3, Bethania, Treorky (Mr Septimus Ashton). Recitation—divided between Mr D. Jeffrey Davies, Abercwmboi, and Miss E. Thomas, Cardiff. Chief choral competition—1, Troedyrhiw Merthyr (conductor, Mr Cronwyn Jones) 2, Pontlottyn (Mr John Evans); 3, Caerphilly (Alderman J. E. Evans). Verses in memoriam of the late Mr T. Thomas, Tynywern-Rev. O. C. Roberts, Llwyn Owen, Bangor. Male voice competition—1, Maesteg (con- ductor, Mr W. Williams 2, Garw District (Mr John Butler); 3"Pontypridd (Mr W. Morgan). I n
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GWENT RHYMNEY. Gwent Rhymney tenth annual Eisteddfod was held on Whit-Tuesday in a spacious marquee. Pathetic interest attached to the meeting because this was the first event subsequent to the death of Sir Henry Tyler, chairman of the Rhymney Iron Company, who invariably occupied the chair. The late Sir Henry's place was taken by Mr John Varley, his successor in the chairmanship of the directorate, and he was accompanied to Rhym- ney by Sir Ernest Clarke, also a director of the company. The conductor of the Eisteddfod was Rev. George Griffiths. Rhymney accompanists, Mr T. D. Edwards, A.R.C.M., Forth, Mr D. Jones. A.C., Rhymney, Mr Sain Lewis, A.V.C.M., Rhymney adjudicators- Mr S. Coleridge Taylor, Ten- don Mr David Thomas, M.A., Mus. Bac., Pontardulais; Mr L. R. Bowen, Swansea; Rev. J. J. Williams, Pentre, Rhondda Rev. Rhys Jenkins, Tredegar Mr William Smith, Rhymney Mr John Evans, Abertysswg Mr William Morgan, Mountain Ash Mr A. R. Seddon, Derby Dr S. K. Adams, Rhymney Dr. J. Jbnes, Pontlottyn Dr. R. Redwood, Rhymney Dr L. Scudamore, Rhymney. The arrangements were excellent. Mr John Varley, in his presidential address, referred to the lamented death of Sir Henry Tyler, and paid a tribute to his worth. Pro- ceeding to deal with industrial matters, the president said :—On the one side people speak of Capital, and on the other of Labour, and consider the two are opposites but they are, in my opinion, absolutely identical. The one without the other would be absolutely non- existent, as labour without capital would cease to be labour, and the workmen, on the other hand, have quite as large a stake in the country as capital. In our great undertaking capital has been supplied in no stinted measure. We commenced, as you know, with iron. When that was superseded by steel, very large funds were supplied to convert the iron works into steel works. When the steel trade drifted in a large measure from inland places like ours to seek the seaboard under the stress of competition, and we found it impos- sible to continue steel-making successfully, we then again supplied large funds for the development of the coal properties. This was 'the turning point in the fortunes of the under- taking, for from that time we have enjoyed at least moderate prosperity. Although it can- not be expected that the company can pay dividends at the same rate per cent. as other companies who have written down their eapi- tal, yet we have since the closing of the steel works, as I have mentioned, always been able to pay dividends, and a fail* dividend, I trust, is now assured for the future by the new collieries, which, as you are aware, the company have sunk, the equipment of which, 1 am happy to say, is very nearly completed. Coal is; actually being raised from the pair of pits to the steam coal measures which are laid out to handlfe a very large quantity, and the new pits altogether will, 1 am proud to think, be some of the best equipped in South Wales. (Cheers.) I yield to no one in devotion to the company's and Rhymney's interest. Some 25 years ago, when there was not quite so much legislation as at present, and the shop and farm were flourishing, and meeting the then manager I said to him this should be a happy valley, I and he answered That is what we call it," and if now we can all join hand in hand and avoid all friction between capital and labour and secure harmony and peace, not merely in the actual field of labour, but also in our efforts to reach the highest standard of music and song, I feel perfectly certain that this company, and the town which is bound up with the company, will have a prosperous future, and that you will succeed in making this valley not only one of the most prosperous, but also the happiest valley in South Wales, (Applause.) Sir Ernest Clarke endorsed the sentiments of the president, and added that he was particu- larly interested in singing, being the president of the Folk Songs Society. He complimented the residents of that district upon their excel- lent Eisteddfod. On the motion of the conductor, Rev. George Griffiths, seconded by Mr Iorwerth Edwards, the secretary, a vote of condolence was passed with Lady Henry Tyler and family in their sad loss. The whole audience rose as a tribute of respect to Sir Henry's memory. The following were awards :— Tenor solo, Mr Walter Jenkins, Penywern, Dowlais. Welsh recitation, Mr D. Edward Jones, Penywern, Dowlais. Soprano solo, divided between Mrs Hosgood, Cardiff, and Miss Alice Cove, Ferhdale, the committee awarding a third prize to Miss Muriel Jones, Pontypridd. Recitation, divided between Mr David Edward Jones, Penywern, and Mr Frank Jenkins, Rhymney. Pianoforte solo-I. Master Sydney North- cotte, Bargoed 2, Miss Gwen Griffiths, New Tredegar. Welsh recitation, Mr J. Orton Jones, Ebbw Vale. Bass solo, Mr W. James Davies, Rhymney. Ladies' choirs, three competed, and Mr Cole- ridge Taylor set the order of merit as follows 1, Rhymney (conductress, Miss Mary Richards); 2, Mountain Ash (Mrs Glyndwr Davies) 3, Cardiff (Miss M. Williams). Welsh recitation-Miss Rath Davies, Cly- dach Vale. Contralto solo—Miss Ceredwin Price, Rhym- ney. Ambulancecompetition-Poehin No. 1. Boys' choirs-Llandaff, conducted by Mr N. W. Harpur. Baritone solo—Mr D. Griffiths, Clydach Vale. Pastoral poem—" Brynfab," Pontypridd. Prose—" Stephen," whose real name was not announced. Translation-" Ap Llwywarch," whose real name did not transpire. Coal mining examination—1, Herr Hannae, Pontlottyn 2, Mr Llewellyn Owen Richards, Heolgerrig, Merthyr. Duet—Mr James John Lewis and Mr Jas. Evans, Dowlais. Recitation—Miss Ethel Crafton, Brynmawr. Second choral competition—Music Lovers, Rhymney (conductor, Mr W. G. Price, son of Mr John Price, conductor of the Rhymney United Choir). Wand drill for boys—1, Middle Rhymney (conductor, Mr Sydney Morgan) 2, Ely, Cardiff (conductor, Mr W. H. Bowen). Brass band, selection—1, Gilfach Goch (bandmaster, Mr W. G. Patterson) 2, Blaina Lancaster 3, Rhymney. Tenor solo—Mr Tom Bonnor, Pentre Rhondda." PenWion-divided between Brynfab," Pontypridd, and Caiuc y Delyn." Translation—divided between Mr W. A. Griffiths, Cardiff, and Mr Rhys Jenkins, Fochriw. Englyn—" Brynfab," Pontypridd. N Wand, girls—Middle Rhymney (conductor, Mr R. S. Morgan). Juvenie choirs—1, Troedyrhiw (Miss K. Jones conductress) 2, Llandaff (Mr W. N. Harpur). The chair prize was awarded to Elfin," Festiniog. Male voice competition — 1, Barry (con- ductor, Mr D. G. Thomas) 2, Meibon Cerdd- gar (Mr A. Perkins); 3, Treharris (Mr F. Evans)- English recitation, Miss Gwladys Davies, Pentre. Mixed choirs. Test," Ye Nations of the Lord." Prize, £100. The entries were Morris- ton, Rhymney United, and Rhymney Gwent. Morriston did not appear, and therefore the contest was left to the local choirs, as last year, the first-named being conducted by Mr John Price, and the latter by Mr Dan Owen. There has heen considerable rivalry between these sections, and consequently there was great excitement. Mr Coleridge Taylor, in a brief adjudication, said that each choir had made one mistake in an otherwise splendid rendering, which was full of spirit and vigour. The prize was divided between them. LLANDOVERY. Eisteddfodic contests were successfully held on Monday in connection with the annual gala. The president this year again was Mr J. C. V. Pryse-Rice, Llwynybrain, Mayor of the town. a gentleman who has held the position from the outset, and has always been a liberal con- tributor to the events. The conductor was the Rev. J. Volander Jones, a well known eistedd- fodwr and contributor to the Welsh press. The hon. secretary was Mr M. H. Nichols, Upton House, a gentleman who has worked hard for the success of the committee since he under- took the position. The hon. treasurer was Mr D. Edgar Williams, cashier, Llandovery Bank. Awards :— Contralto solo, Land of Hope and Glory," Miss Rachel Jones, Ammanford. Tenor solo, Mr Anthony ones, Mountain Ash, a member of Mr Glyndwr Richards' party. Soprano solo, Miss Hall, Burry Port. Children's choral competition, The good warfare." Prize divided between the only two choirs that competed, viz., Llandovery and Llanwrtyd. The respective conductors were Mr W. Williams and Mr W. Thomas, Irfon District Choir. Bass solo, Aneurin Morris, Loughor. Male voice choral competition, The voice of the torrent," first prize £40 and £2 2s to successful conductor, second prize £10. The choirs sang in the following order :—1, Ammah Glee Society, Csrmaman, Aberdare, Mr E. Lewis, conductor 2, Morriston Male Voice Party, conductor, Mr Thomas Morgan 3, Swansea and District Male Voice Party, Mr L. R. Bowen, conductor 4, Orpheus Male Voice Party, Mountain Ash, leader, Mr Herbert Llewelyn. The first prize was awarded Swan- sea United, second prize Mountain Ash. The marks were as follow 1, 57 2, 64 3, 11 4, 65. TONYREFAIL. On Whit-Monday the tirst annual Chair Eisteddfod was held at Tonyrefail, under the auspices of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church. Dr. Ivor Henry Davies, J.P,. Llan- trisant, presided, and Mr Philip Jones, Cil- fynydd, was the conductor. Adjudicators— Mr John Price, Rhymney; Mr T. Gabriel, F.T.S.C., Bargoed; Rev. J. J. Williams, Gwyno, Pentre Rhondda; Dr. Naunton Morgan, Gilfach Goch Dr. R. H. Munro, Tonyrefail; and Dr. « Thomas, Bridgend accompanists—Miss M. Phillips, A.L.C.M., R.C.M., Dinas and Dr. Dan James, Peny- graig. Mr David Jones, R.A.M., Cilfynydd, rendered the Eisteddfod song, Cymru Fydd." Awards :— Recitation (children)-I, Edith Williams, Forth 2, Lena Jenkins, Tonyrefail. Solo (girls)—Mary Thomas, Treorchy. Solo (boys)—Ivor Kemp, Ynyshir. Pianoforte solo (juveniles)—Mafonwy Mills, Nantymoel. Soprano solo—Madame Morris-Evans, Tony- refail. Stanzas, Darluniau LlaÍfl "—Mr J. Brynach Davies, Llanfyrnach, Pem. Contralto solo—Miss Maria Morgan, Barry Dock. Recitation (juveniles)—Miss Annie Harris, Williamstown. Recitation—divided between Mr Edwin Parry, Gilfach Goch, and Mr Rees Richards, Ystrad. Tenor solo—Mr Tom Bonnell, Pentre, Ambulance—1. Abergorki. Treorky; 2, Llwynypia 3, Ton Pentre. The first prize in- cluded a shield, presented by Mr T. Vincent Morgan, Tonyrefail. Juvenile choirs.—Four choirs competed, in the following order Tynewydd and District, Treherbert; Cilfynydd, Tonyrefail, and Ogmore Vale. The prize was awarded to the last named choir. Tenor or baritone—Mr Tom D. Davies, Tonyrefail. ¡ Mixed choirs—Four choirs competed, viz., Penygraig, Llantrisant, Mardy, and Tonyrefail. The first prize was awarded to Penygraig, conducted by Mr Dan James. Bass solo—Mr Jenkin Rees. Maesteg. Duet—divided between Messrs Ben Devon- aid and Tom Bonnell, Pentre, and Messrs John Stephens and David Davies, Swansea. Essay—Mr D. Jones. Carno, Rhymney. Chair—prize withheld, the only entry being of insufficient merit. Male voice competition—Four choirs com- peted, viz., Kenfig Hill, Cilfynydd, Porth and Cymmer, and Llantwit. The prize was awarded to Kenfig Hill, conducted by William Rees, Eos Kenfig. BURRY PORT. On Whit-Monday a chair Eisteddfod was held at Burry Port under the auspices of Tabernacle Baptist Church. At the morning meeting the Rev. R. E. Williams presided, and he conducted throughout -the day. Mr Wm. Morriston presided at the afternoon meeting. The adjudicators were Mr Caradoc Roberts, Mus. Bac. (Oxon.), Mr W. Dunn Williams (Carmarthen), Rev. J. F. Edwards (Ffrwdy. nog), Rev. R. Ellis Williams, Mrs D. C. Edwards, Mrs Thomas Griffiths, and Mrs Dr. Owen Williams. Awards:— Pianoforte solo—Master Evan Walters, Swansea. Prize bag—Miss Phoebe Jane Davies, Waun- arlwyd. Pianoforte solo, children-Miss Gladys May Davies, Waunarlwyd. Contralto solo—Miss Agnes Thomas,Amman- ford. Duet, children—Miss May Watts and Master Ifor Sims, Morriston. Violin solo—Miss S. A. Williams, Llanelly. Recitation, children—Divided between Miss Maggie Morgans, Llwynhendy, and Master J. R. Williams, Llanelly. Englynt The air ship "—Rev. J. Harris Williams, curate, Pembrey. Solo, girls—Miss Ethel Rees, Furnace, Llanelly. Violin solo, children—Miss Edith May Simon, Dafen. Solo, boys—Master John Hugh Williams, Llwynhendy. Essay, The morality of Wales its defects and means to reform "■—Mr J. Meredith, Morriston. Juvenile choirs—Burry Port, conducted by Mr Tom Jones. A baton was also given to the leader of Waunarlwydd Choir. Elegy on the death of Rev. W. E. Watkins, Burry Port—Mr R. Melinfab Griffiths, Llwyn- hendy. Soprano solo—Miss Edith Jones, Landore. Duet, tenor and bass—Mr John and Mr W. Brazell, Pwll. Solo, any voice—1, Miss Maggie: Davies, LIanetly 2, Miss Annie Bowen, Pemberton Llanelly. Hymn-tune composition—" Scott." Tenor solo—Mr Henry Brazell, Pwll. Bass solo—Mr J. Burry Morse, Burry Port. Recitation—Mr John Elias Hughes, Llanelly. Glee, Yr Haf "—Llanelly party, conducted by Mr John Jones. The chief poetical competition was an ode to The Seer." Telyn y Wawr was declared the winner, and in his absence Mr William Owen, one of the secretaries, was chaired with the usual ceremony. Male voice competition—Mynydd Mawr, con- ducted by Mr Dan Jones, Cross Hands. Chief choral competition—Burry Port United Choir, conductpr Mr D. Burry Walters, A.L.C.M. MACHEN. A two days' Eisteddfod was opened atMachen on Tuesday. The awards were as follow :— Juvenile choirs—1, Garndiffiaith (conductor, Mr J. Matthews) 2, Vochriw. (Mr Daniel J. Thomas). Contralto solo—Miss A. Gear, Bristol. Tenor solo—Mr D. Bebb, Abertysswg. Solo (girls)—Miss A. Jones, Rhiwderin. Bari- tone or bass solo—Mr Aeron Parry, New Tre- degar. Violin 8010-Mr Wilfrid Bevan, Caer- philly. Pianoforte solo—Miss Dorah Griffin, Swansea. Soprano solo—Madame Loveless, Pontypool. Pianoforte solo (juveniles)—Miss W. Dovey, Bristol. Pianoforte solo (under 18) —Fred Bees, Garndiffaith. Recitation (juniors) —divided between Enid May Davies, Risca, and F. May Jones, Abercarn. Recitation (seniors)—Mr G. T. Jones, Brecon. Male voice choirs—Pontypool (conductor, Mr Bradshaw). Solo (any voice)—1, Mrs Davidson, Ponty- pool 2, Miss C. Hambly, CajdiS 3, Madame Loveless, Pontypool. CHEPSTOW. Chepstow 12th annual band and choral con- tests were held in the historic ruins of Chep- stow Castle on Tuesday. There was a very large attendance. Mr J. T. Horniblow was chairman of the proceedings, which were formally opened by Lady Amy. Bertie, The Londra. The adjudicators were Mr G. Beale, Mus.Bac., Llandaff Cathedral, and Mr J. A. Greenwood, Birkenhead. Mr L. Mott, Chelten- ham, was the official accompanist. Results :— Brass band contest, section 1, amateur bands that have never won a first prize.—Two bands competed, the Albion Colliery Workmen's Band (Mr A. O. Foxall conductor), and Cardiff Brass Band (Mr A. O. Foxall conductor); 1, Albion Colliery Band. Tenor solo—Mr Edwin Baker, Newport. Soprano solo—Miss Elias, Monmouth. Baritone or bass solo, Mr Bert Carter, Cwm- bran. Contralto solo, Miss Lily Hampton, Newport. Male voice competition Test piece, Be not afraid (Elijah)—1, Coleford Philharmonic (Mr J. H. Evans, conductor) 2, Hope Primi- tive Methodist, Pontnewydd (Mr Gomer Phillips).
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Pianoforte solo, juveniles, Miss E. Chard. Pontypool. Male voice competition.-Test piece, The e Beleaguered" (Sir Arthur Sullivan)—1, Lyd- ney Choir (Mr C. B. Smale, conductor) Upper Cwmbran United Party (Mr JobB Williams). Brass band contest (section 2), open to SO amateur hands.—1, Bristol Imperial (last year** wintwrrs) 2, Albioifc ColBery jB«rid 1 3, ley Onward medal for cornet to J. H. Foxall (Albion Band). LLANHARAN. Llanharan sixteenth annual Eisteddfod wøØ held on Whit Tuesday. The president was Alderman E. H. Davies, J.P., Pentre adjtf dicators, Mr D. J. de Lloyd, B.A., Mus.Bac. Aberystwyth Mr Joseph Bowen, Ciffynydd I I Rev. J. Owen (Dyfnallt), Pontypridd. Con, ductor, Mr Tom John, M.A., Tonypandy*' Accompanists, Madame F. Jones-Rees, Llan* < haran, and Miss M. Edmunds, Awards :— Solo, boys—D. Reynold Morgan, Penygraig- Pianoforte solo, juveniles-W. Francis, GJ" v* fach Goch. Recitation, juveniles—Abraham Lloyd, Pett" rhiwf. Solo, girls—Hetty Griffiths, Pencoed. Prize bag—1, Miss Bessie Pritchard, LlwynT* j pia 2, Mrs Evans, Rumney, Cardiff. Contralto solo-Miss L. Davies, Tonypandy* "■"Recitation—Divided, Mr J. Cobley, TondtU l and Mr E. Parry, Gilfach Goch. x Pianoforte solo,juveni!es—First prize divide Elsie M. Francis, Ton Pentre,. and W. Francis Gilfach Goch. Juvenile choirs—1, Bonvilston Hall; Penygraig. Octette, men—Penygraig Party. Soprano solo—Miss Lizzie Jenkins, Cardiff. Chair prize-Rev. Mervyn Evans. Baritone solo—Mr T. Williams, Blaengarw. Mixed choirs—Prize divided between Peny* graig and Skewen. Tenor solo—rMr William Griffiths, Gilfach Goch. Male voice competition—1, Maesteg Taf) 2, Porth (Mr Tom Morgan). MAESTEG. MAESTEG. Mr J. P. Gibbon, J.P., presided over a sue* cessful Eisteddfod held at Noddfa Baptist Church, Caerau, Maesteg, on Tuesday. The following were the chief awards :—Children 3 choir-Dyffryn Choir, Caerau. Contralto solo-" Miss O. Thomas, Maesteg. Tenor solo— Isaac Morris, Nantyfyllon. Soprano solo—" Miss Rosser, Pontrhydyfen. Duet—Mr J. Davies and friend, Nantyfyllon. Quartette-- Mr D., Griffiths and friends, Pontrhydyfen- Chief choral—Ogmore Vale (conductor, Mr W* M. David). CWMAMAN. The following were the principal prízØ winners :-Chair prize, Mr John Rees (Glan Cynon), Aberdare, the chairing ceremonybejng conducted by Dyfed juvenile choirs-I, Abercwmboi 2, Sion, Cwmaman male voice choirs, Merthyr Vale. In the course of hiO adjudication, Mr Harry Evans condemned pot hunting," which, he said, was so prevft" lent. Mixed choirs, Trecynon United (coO' ductor, Mr W. Gwynne) brass bands, Lewj3 Merthyr Colliery Band, Hafod essay, 30 Thomas R. Thomas, Council School, Lo-wet Cwmtwrch penillion singing, Mr W. O. JoneSt I Cilfynydd. BEDLI NOG. Bedlinog second annual Eisteddfod was held in a spacious marquee on Wednesday. T*1 Rev. T. Jesse Jones, M.A., rector of Gelliga^jj was president. The following were the pvti* cipal awards Pianoforte solo, Miss Lizzie Morris, Swansea* Violin solo, open, Mr Owen Davies, pont- lottyn.. qA Ambulance competition—1, Bedlinog, marks from a total of 200 (captain, Mr Ton" Thomas); 2, Forchwen, Cwmaman, Aberdafw 177 marks (captain, Mr Thomas Isaac Griffith^ CoDtralto solo, Mis3 Lizzie Davies, Tony* i pandy. Children's choirs—1, Mountain Ash (Mr W'J1JtI Morris) 2, Pantywaun (Mr W, Morgan). Tenor solo-divided, Mr Lewis Jones, lIe01* gerrig, and Mr Ted Smith, Treharris. « Definition of place names in the parish Gelliager—Mr Samuel Davies. Soprano solo—Miss Gwladys Jones, Newpo*y Welsh recitation—Rev. John Jones, yrhiw. Duet-Mr James Lewis and Mr Jameo Evans, Dawlais. Male voice competition—Dowlais Mtoo Lovers (conductor, Mr J. Rees Williams). Bass solo—divided, Mr Evan Davies, harris, and Mr James livans, Dowlais. The chair prize was won by Mr Ricb* Ingram, Bedlinog. Quartette-Mr Morgan Davies. Dowlais, and party. a. Mixed choirs—prize divided between Tro^j yrhiw (conductor, Mr J.'Cronwen Jones) Dowlais (Mr Dd. Lewis). Best decorated building—1, Mrs Le Jones 2, Mrs J. Davies, Cwm. Timbering—1, W. Lewis, Fochriw 2, Jones, Bedlinog 3, Tom Jones, Merthyr MACHEN. Machen Eisteddfod was resumed yesterd»?* when Mr Leolin Forestier Walker presid The principal awards were :— Champion solo (novices), 1, Mrs Caerphilly 2, Miss Gladys Thomas, CruiHj^r^ Champion solo, men—Mr D. A. Parry» ( Tredegar. v,las4 Champion solo, women—Miss C. HafflD Cardiff. .8 Champion pianoforte solo-Miss Davey, Bristol. c0jiA Male voice competition—1,. Pengam» ductor., Mr Edwin Jones, L.T.S.C. Champion recitation—Divided D. T. Jones, Brecon, and Mr L. D- Tylorstown. Brass band contest, Class C.-—1, Cww^S3 2, Penrhiw and Maritime 3, Lewis Mer^W7 1 4, Rhymney. II