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BLIGHTING INFLUENCE OF "SECTARIANISM." [By DAVID JENKINS, Mus. Bac.] Much has been written from time to time on the subject of Eisteddfod reform, and, undoubtedly, many important reforms have in consequence been effc-etL-d- Yet there is room." Nothing new has, however, been suggested up to this which has not been discussed on various occasions by ourselves, though, like the prophet, we might have added sorrowfully, "Who hath believed our report ?" In spite of the prevailing disinclina- tion to make any progress, we are, nevertheless, ready to support any *<he:ne which will honestly attempt to introduce much-needed reform. It should, however, be borne in mind that no effective progress is possible until a radical change is made in the method of | selecting our eisteddfod committees, and also in the kind of support given by our choirs and conductors. All will be as the "crackling of thorns under a pot" unless these two classes will come forward and support methods of reform. A "bocietv of Musicians" was some time since formed in Wales, but almost all the conductors and many of our musicians held aloof owing to some pre- judice or other; and, in all probability, the result would be the same again. The only hope for an improvement lies in the constitution of our eisteddfod committees, which should be appointed with a view of furthering the interests of music and literature, and not for the sake of finan- cial gain. We regret having to make the confes- sion that we know of no eisteddfod save the ''National" which is not held but for some financial gain; and it is this which retards any real musical success ill our midst. Why is it that our best musicians, poets, and men of letters do not join together in the arranging of a pro- gramme having for its main object the elevating of the taste of the nation? We may well ask, Is this the object of the eisteddfodau which are held at Christ- mas, Easter, Whitsun, and August? Are they not, rather, opportunities made use of to swell the exchequer of some chapel or church or schoolroom, or some such purpose ? But it may be asked, even if such a programme were drawn out, what security have we that choirs would com- pete? Is it not our experience both in North and South Wales, and also in England where the Welsh element pre- dominates, that the question, rather, is, \Vhat choir is most likely to come?" and test pieces are accordingly selected as a kind of bait to tempt them to enter the competition ? It is a serious thought that there is hardly a possibility of hearing a new work save at the National Eisteddfod, and too often even there are works of a stereotyped character rendered. Latterly another evil has presented itself at the "National," namely, the selection of works by local men, and in some instances even works below the standard of a local eisteddfod. In this manner the nation is robbed of the best productions of her children, and an opportunity is offered strangers to decry everything pertaining to us. The whole thing is the outcome of the blighting influence of "sectarianism" and of "canvassing" on the part of friends and relatives of interested com- posers. Whatever, therefore, is written is in vain, unless a more careful dis- crimination is exercised in the selection of the members of the committee. By this is not meant that all its mem- bers should be professional musicians. Room must be found for the democratic element if the old institution is not to be improved out of existence. t Neither is it to be understood that we must of necessity be led by every critic who happens to be an Englishman, although a number of them have taken an interest in us since we have dared to believe in ourselves. Before this era set I in every opportunity was availed of to ridicule and minimise the importance of the Eisteddfod and everything Welsh. After all, the individuals who have raised the musical status of Wales are those bred and born on her own soil. Suffice it to name some who have left us: —Richard Mills, Ieuan Gwyllt, Tanyraanan, Ambrose Lloyd, Owain Alaw, Grtvilym G-went, Brinley Richards, Dr. Joseph Parry, &c, We saw a suggestion lately in An English musical publication that an intimate knowledge of various types of works is necessary ere a high musical status can be attained. We are in hearty agreement with the statement, having written in the same strain ourselves on more than one occasion. It would be as well, however, to give expression to a suggestion of his in reference to the English festivals. If his contention is that no Welsh composer is worthy of a place in these festivals, let him read some observations on the "committee" ques- tion in the "Musical Standard," and the manner in which the abortive productions of some English composers are selected at the instance of the College of Music and ,a the publishers. As OUT readers are well aware, not once, nor twice, have we given expression to our amazement that such compositions should ever have secured a place in these festivals; and our remarks are amply borne out by the indifference subse- quently manifested towards these insipid and spiritless works. The main object of the Eisteddfod should be the fostering of Welsh musical talent and, in the second place, side by side with it, the introduction of the chief works of musicians of other nationalities. e believe that the best musical produc- tions of Wales at the present time are of a higher order than they have ever been. The works, also, of our younger composers are most promising, and opportunity should be afforded for their hearing. At the same time, the scope of the Eisteddfod should not be restricted to works of i Welsh origin. We have maintained on several occasions that every item in the National Eisteddfod programme should contain one English and one Welsh. Much has been said of the wisdom of selecting a whole work, or a portion thereof, for the chief choral competition. This plan has its advantages and disadvantages. A good deal depends on the kind of work selected. We do not think that the work chosen for this year's competition possessed sufficient variety, and the Welsh choirs should accustom themselves to works other than those of Handel and Mendelssohn. It would be an easy matter to select test pieces erf a more varied and searching type than those sung at this year's Eis- teddfod and we believe the same remark applies to the Llangollen meeting next year, where the well-known chorus, Ye Nations," has been chosen. Works should be chosen which have not been in previous use. Here, again, almost every- thing depends on the selection of a committee sufficiently comprehensive in knowledge and broad in sympathy to lead the country into our richest fields of music. Undoubted progress has been made and many reforms effected in con- nection with the various concerts. Com- pare the orchestra engaged at Merthyr 21 years ago with that engaged for the last Eisteddfod at that place. There was a time when nothing was ever rendered save the "Messiah," Elijah," Hvmn' of Praise," and the Creation." But last year and this new works by Welsh com- posers have been rendered, with the assistance of a much more efficient orchestra and soloists. Dr. Elgar^s Oaractacus" and Berlioz's "Faust" have been performed, together with over- tures and symphonies by the great masters. There is an appreciable increase in the merit of the chief Welsh works, which speaks more eloquently of our powers than if our composers had restricted their efforts to a few anthems, part-songs, or glees. # As to our male voice pieces, these will compare favourably with many of that class selected at English competitions. Again we repeat our contention that works should be selected and mastered by choirs for their own worth, and not for the sake of monetary gain. Let us be as wide in our selection as possible, and let every encouragement be given to everything Welsh which is likely to hold its- own When. held, up in the JicdEant light of the works of other nationalities. Let our motto be: "Forward and upward."

I PROPOSED REFORM OF THE EISTEDDFOD. Splendid progress has been made in the eisteddfod reform movement set on foot at Swansea during National Eisteddfod week, and. for the furtherance of which an associa- tion of choir conductors, &c., was formed at Cardiff during the recent festival week. The committee then appointed to draw up a draft constitution and Wfcles for the new associa- tion have useful preliminary work in that direction, under the chairmanship of Mr. David Bowen (Abercarn), with Mr. R. H. Jackson (Abergavenny) as secretary, and their recommendations were presented to the first general meeting, which was held at the Old Town-hall, Cardiff, on Saturday evening. Mr. David Bowen presided over an attend- ance of about 60 choir conductors, secre- taries of eisteddfodau and other musical festivals, &c., drawn from a wide area, and there was every indication that the new association has a successful future. The Secretary (Mr. Jackson) presented the report of the committee appointed at the September conference, which stated that they had made every effort to frame a scheme of constitution and rules in a totally unbiassed and temperate spirit, it being considered essential, in order to secure the co-operation and support and subsequent loyalty of all interested, that such constitution and rules should be based on as perfect a foundation as the committee could prepare. The com- L mit-tee had borne in mind the advisability ot studiously avoiding any decisions which could possibly produca friction or admit of wrong construction, and also of endeavour ing to eliminate any definition of area of the association in view of the unanimous support from all parts, and of working in c-oniune- tion with eisteddfod and other committees in striving to accomplish the various reforms. The meeting considered the constitution and rules in detail, the Chairman remarking that the executive committee were greatly indebted to Mr. Jackson for the assistance he had given. "TOO DARING." Discussion was initiated by Mr. T. Glyndwr Richards (Mountain Ash) as to the title of the association suggested by the committee, namely, The Association of Choir Conduc- tors and Eisteddfod Secretaries." Several suggestions were made, Mr. Iorwerth Edwards (Ehymney) preferring Eisteddfod Reform Association." The Chairman: That would be too daring on our part. Mr. Iorwerth Edwards: But that is what we are aiming at. The Chairman: Yes, without a doubt, but we need not say 60! Mr. Iorwerth Edwards: The constitution and rules say so, and why should not the title? Mr. J. S. Jenkins (Bristol) and Mr. W. J. Parry-Jones (Shrewsbury) pointed out that they must not confine themselves to titles which would convey the impression that the association was confined to Wales. This view was held generally, and it was, consequently, decided to rescind every minute that conveyed that idea, the title finally adopted being The Association of Choral Societies and Eisteddfod Kepresenta- tives." OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION. With a tew emendations, the draft consti- tution was adopted. It is a lengthy, well- censidered scheme, and states that the objects for which the association is estab- lished are: (a) To provide a central organisation for choir conductors and eisteddfod secre- taries, and generally to do all such things as from time to time may be necessary to elevate the status of choirs and eisteddfodau and promote the advancement and progress of music. (b) To advise and assist in all matters appertaining to choral and eisteddfodic competitions generally; to frame rules and bye-laws relating to the constitu- tion and conduct of choirs; to advise and assist in the selection of tests by eisteddfod committees, in the appoint- ment of adjudicators, the system of offering of prizes, and the framing of rules, conditions, and regulations, general or special, connected with music competitions at eisteddfodau. (c) To promote and foster a higher sense of the importance of eisteddfodau and the competitions held in connection there- with, and to encourage a greater degree of efficiency in the choral art and other musical subjects; to assist in the pro- vision, for all classes, of opportunities for pursuing a regular and liberal edu- cation in the various branches of know- ledge connected with music, and to encourage the study of those subjects by school-children, and see that proper facilities for such studies are provided in schools, and that the subjects are given their proper place in the various schemes of education. Cf (d) To provide opportunities for intercourse amongst the members; to encourage friendly relations between all choirs and other competitors, and to give facilities for the acquisition and dis- semination of useful knowledge con- nected with choirs and eisteddfodau. (e) To watch over, promote, and protect the mutual interests of its members. WIDE REPRESENTATION. The executive council shall be elected from among choir conductors and eisteddfod sec- retaries, or other representatives of these bodies who are members of the association, and shall be representative of all classes of choirs and eisteddfod committees, so that the requirements of every district may be fairly and intelligently interpreted. The council shall, subject to the control of the general meetings, conduct and manage all the business and affairs of the associa- tion, and shall have special powers to pro- mote eisteddfodau in strict conformity with the constitution and the competition rules and bye-laws of the association. Reo-ular meetings of the executive council are to be held at Cardiff on the second Satur day in the months of January, April, July. and October, and at such other times as the president may determine. The association will hold its ordinary general meeting in the month of October in each year. For the purposes of musical competitions the association suggests that choirs should be classified into nine sections, namely: — Chief choral choirs (150 to 180 voices), second choral choirs (60 to 80 voices), congregational choral choirs (30 voices and upwards), chief male voice choirs (60 to 80 voices), second male voice choirs (3) to 50 voiceks), ladies' choral choirs (ZS to 40 voices), juvenile choirs (40 to 70 voices), school choirs (under 40 voices, not over fourteen years of age), and boys' choirs (under 40 voices, not over fifteen years of age). No person shall take Pairt with any choir in any competition who has not been for two months immediately preceding any competi- tion a bona fide enrolled member of that choir and resides within a five miles radius of the practice room of the choir, except that in rural districts under 5,000 population such radius shall be extended to ten miles, and except in the case of choirs formed within two months of any competition; and, further, no person shall be eligible as a member of more than one choir in the stame section. All eisteddfod committees are advised to include in their conditions particulars of the points, Ac., on which the adjudicators will base their awards, and that an instructive detailed adjudication of eaoh choral oom petition be sent to the secretary of the eis- I tOOdfod by the adjudicator or adjudicators appointed within two days of the date upon which the eisteddfod is held, and that same bo subsequently published for the informa- tion of the choirs. It was decided to ask the Marquese of Bute, the Earl of Plymouth, Earl Cawdor, Viscount Tredegar, Lord Dunraven, Lord Llangattock, and Lord Aberdare to become patrons of the association, and the following officers were appointedPresident, Mr. David Bowen (Aberca.rn); vice-president, Mr. Tom John (Llwynypia); treasurer, Mr. Dan Davies (Merthyr); secretary, Mr. R. H. Jackson (Abergavenny) and auditor. Mr. Griffith Oaradoc Jones (Cardiff). The executive committee, with power to add to its number up to thirty, was elected as follows :-Mesers. John Price. Rhymmey; Dan Davi-ee, Merthyr; T. Glyndwr Richards, Mountatin Ash; E. R. Edwards, Tredegar- J. Thomas, Llanelly; D. T. Evans. Mounttin Ash; E. T. Davies. Merthyr; H. Williams Swansea; Councillor Phillips, Port Talbot- Arthur, Sims. Newport; W. F. Thorn ae* Treorky; W. J. Parry-Jones, Sihewebury- J. D. Thomas, Barry; Cornwall, Penarth J. S. Jenkins, Bristol; Edward Evans, Bryn: amman; Sylvanus Davies, Carditf; semuej, Whitohnrch; William Jones, Oardiff; David Evans, Tonypandy; James Whewall, North Staffordshire; Harry Evans, Liverpool; Perry, Birmingham; Walter Nesbitt, Man- ohester; A. B. Davies. Swansea; Dunn Williams, Carmarthen; and William Rees, Kenfig Hill, the office-bearers being ex-officio members.

NEW MENTAL HOSPITAL. ANOTHER SURPRISE FOR CARDIFF RATEPAYERS. Dr. Goodall. the medical superintendent of th? new mental hcopital at Whitchurch, holds out no hope of receiving patients there until April of next year. He was clear and eanphartic in his statement to that effect to the mental hospital visiting committee at the City-hall on Saturday. The members could not conceal their surprise at the stete- meD!t.. eapecially as it was originally intended that the building should have been opened a month ago.

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MUNICIPAL VENTURE. NEW GASWORKS OPENED AT ABERAVON. On Monday afternoon the new Aberavon gasworks, which have been erected at a cost of zE14,000, were opened by the mayor (Mr. J. M. Sondth). The new works adjoin the Rhonddra and Swanaea Bay Railway, and comprise a roomy coal store, capable of holding 300 tone of coal. The retort house is equipped with up-to-date regenerator furnaces, and will, when fully complete, contain 56 retorts. The contra/fftors for stone work were Messrs. Barnes, Chaplin, and Co., Cardiff; the general engineers were Messrs. Thomas New-biggin and Co., Manchester; and the clerk of works Mr. A. J. Bond (manager, Aberavon Gas- works). MAYOR CHARGES A RETORT. With the company assembled the mayor divested himself of his coat, and. armed with a large stoker's shovel, went about the initial business of charging one of the retorts in a most workmanlike manner, his efforts being loudly cheered. Mr. New biggin, on behalf of the engineers of the works, then presented to the mayor a slight memento in the shape of a silver engraved cigar-case. The Magyar tendered thanks for the and said he felt particularly pleased that the duty had fallen to his lot, as his father had charged the retort on the opening of the old gasworks. He hoped the undertaking would prove a financial asset which would go to greatly relieve the rates. (Loud applause.) The company were conducted round the works, and the various new features and improvements explained. At a subsequent, luncheon the mayor presided, and the company, at the invitation of the chairman, heartily drank success to e the new gasworks and to the contractors for the excellent manner they had carried out their work.

I TAFF VALE ASSESSMENT. LATEST T ACTION OF CARDIFF UNION COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Cardiff Union Assess- ment Committee held on Friday (under the chairmanship of Major-general Lee) the only subject of importance was a report by the clerk respecting the dismissal by the Court of Appeal of the appeal by the .committee against the award of Mr. W. C. Ryde, arbi- trator in the appeal of theTaff Vale Railway Company against their assessment in the parish of It-idyr, without calling upon the counsel for the company. The decision (said th clerk) was on the same grounds as that of Mr. Justice Blgham. in upholding the award in the King's Bench Division, viz., that the facts, as found by the arbitrator, proved the primary use of the lines whose assess- ment formed the subject of the appeal to be for carrying the traffic, and not for storing or arranging it. Stress was laid by the court on that portion of the award which stated that the bulk of the coal Wa6 carried through on those lines by trains which were not broken up and remained thereon only a few nours, and the shunting and delays of even a week which took place were regarded lu as secondary, and not essentially modifying the main use of the line. He ventured to suggest that, after the ill-success which had attended the efforts of the committee in the lower courts, it would be better to let t:ie I matter rest until either some other union was able to present a similar case more favourably than Mr. Hyde's award admitted of being done by tha-t committee or until a new valuation could be made on a different method. If such course were adopted, Mr. David should be instructed to inform the company that the committee would not appeal further, and steps should be taken to get formal awards in the parishes of Car- diff, Penarth, Llandaff, and Whitchurch on the basis already agreed with the company. according with the court's decision, and to give effect to the reduced figures in the parish of Radyr and those other parishes. The result of the litigation with the Taff Valo Railway Company will then be as fol- lows £ Former ratable; value in Cardiff TJaion 119,653 As fvvalued by Messrs. Castle and Son 158,776 Reduced assessment claimed by ^'ne company.. 93,389 Compromise offered by the and declined by the company 125,000 Ratable value as roduccd by the oommitteo 142,927 Compromise offered by the committee and declined by the company 125,000 Ratable value as roduccd by the oommitteo 142,927 Ratable value as result of arbitration 104,271 Reduction in ratable value Itoif- old assessment 15,362 Sum sustained above company« claim 19,882 The report of the clerk wae adopted. Sum sustained above company« claim 19,882 The report of the clerk Wats adopted.

TONIC SOL-FA CONFERENCE CRITICISM OF THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. The annual conference of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Tonic Sol-fa Association was resumed at the Tabernacle Schoolroom, Cardiff, under the presidency of Mr. W. T. Samuel. It was resolved that the retiring member (Mr. W. Howell, Porth), secretary of the association, be supported for the council of the Tonic Sol-fa College. The following officers were eletrted:-Presideiit, Mr. P. Thomas (Neath); vice-president, Mr. B. Lloyd Jones (Cardiff); secretary, Mr. W. Howell (Porth); press secretary, Mr. D. J. Hughes (Treharris). The next conference will be held at Llanelly. The President delivered his ammmaj address, in which he made several references to the National Eisteddfod, and suggested several reforms in connection with the musical section. He also favoured more literature in the national gathering. He suggested that one day should be devoted to music Mr. David Evans, Mus-Bac. (Cardiff), pre- sided in the afternoon. In the absence of Mr. W. J. Kidner, L.T.S.C., Mr. W. T. Samuel gave an address upon Elementary Lessons in Tune and Time." Mr. H. Fisher, Mus.Doc. (Blackpool), delivered an address on "IA-ge and Small Orchestras," and Mr. R. Lloyd Jones, F.T.S.C. (Cardiff), read the essay for which he secured the conference prize at Neath last year. In the evening a concert was held, in which the Oardiff Male Voice Choir (conducted by Mi- Roderick Williams) took part. The vocalists were:—Soprano, Miss Maud Par- sons (Cardiff); tenor. Mr. Tom BoInnell (Penrtre, Rhondda); baritone, Mr. Josiah Thomas (Swansea): violinist.' Mr. Evan Walters (Barry).

JUDGE WILLIAMS'S STATUE WORK ENTRUSTED TO MR. GOSOOMBE JOHN. A meeting of the executive committee of the Judge Gwilym. Williams Memorial w 16 held on Saturday at the Boyal Hotel, Cardiff. Mr. Godfrey L. Clark, J.P., D.L., presided. Among&t those present were Mr. J. E. Moor Gwyn, J.P., D.L., Neath; Mr. D. T. Alexander, J.P., Dinas Powis; Alderman D. W. Jones, Merthyr; Mr. L. N. Williams, J.P., Aberdare, together with the hon. secretaries, Messrs. Tom Davies, Ton Pontre, a-d T. Lloyd Evans, Newport. 1'n'L. -L -L.L-- .¿. rue BUOv- mairer or ='<><'W.I.1g was Lo determine the selection of a sculptor for the erection of the statue of the late judge. It was unanimously decided to entrust the same to Mr. W. Goscombe John. AJJJL, London, the famous Welsh artist. The statue is to be erected in front of the Cardiff Law Courts on a site kindly offered by the corporation. Mr Goecombe John, in a letter which was read, intimated that the statue would take twelve months to complete. It is to be a pedestrian bronze figure 7ft. in height. If any friends of the late revered judge have not yet subscribed, the treasurer (Alder- man Robert Hughes, Cardiff) will be pleased to receive their contributions.

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PEMBROKE DOCK OFFICER'S LOAN. Before Mr. Justice ahanoiel in tihe King's Bench Division on Saturday Messrs. Field. ings, moneylenders, sued the Hon. Thomas G. Coventry, of the barraokrz, Pemibmke Dock to recover ;=, balance due on a promissory note for .£300. £3,00 of which had been re-paid. Defendant had set up a defence under the Moneylenders Act, but did not appear. Mr. Ivor William Lloyd, manager of plain- tiffs' Cardiff branch., gave evidence as to lending the money to defendant at Pem- broke Dock in October last year. and his lordship gave judgment for plaintiffs for

SUNDAY CLOSING. « WHAT MR. G. R. SIMS HAS SEEN IN CARDIFF. Mr. G. R. Sims, who recently investigated "Human Wales" on behalf of the "Weekly Mail," has some caustic comments on Sun- day Closing in this week's "Referee." Mr. Sims writes:- Mr. Lloyd-George, like most of us, occa- sionally says foolish things; but sometimes he says very wise ones, and there was a good deal of wisdom in the speech he made at Manchester with regard to the coming Licensing Bill. In the best interests of tem- perance it is necessary that the whole ques- tion should be temperately discussed. The greatest care must be taken, as Mr. Lloyd- George pointed out, not to go beyond that which the country as a whole will recognise as temperate. "In South Wales, where the Sunday Closin g Act is in force, I have seen men reeling about tho streets drunk at noon c-n Sunday. In some of these olubs the drinking goes on from Saturday night to Monday morning, and men remain in them all the time. I have been into a house in a Welsh town on Sunday and found men and women lying a.bout on the floor in the last stage of intoxi- cation. I was going to say bestial intoxica- tion, but I remembered that beasts don't get drunk. In Wales I have seen a woman on Satur- day night wheeling home a barrel of bear and a baby in the same perambulator. In consequence of Sunday closing there is in Cardiff a house-to-hcuse delivery of fl-agone' on Saturday evening, and she- beening' is rampant all over the town. That is the danger that is incurred when in their zed the reformers fling caution to the wind and sit on the safety valve.' Many of these so-called clubs are packed on Sunday night not only with men, but with women and children and babies, and the atmosphere is most injurious for the last-named. The publicans in many of the principal towns have expressed sympathy with the movement for keeping babies and little children out of public-houses, which is the cause I have at heart, but they very naturally point to the scandal of theee clubs, when the vials of the reformer's wrath are emptied on the head of the bona- nde lioenoe-ho'lder alone. We must bear these facte in mind, and take care that in endeavouring to do away with the terrible evils of alcoholism we do not by our zeal bring about a worse state of affairs than we seek to remedy. If the publican, who is under the control of the poliee, is too severely handicapped, and the clubs, whiob are under no control or super- vision at all, are allowed to increase and multiply and carry on a business which is principally that of the survply of alcohol during prohibited hours, the trade will have a very legitimate oa-use of complaint, and the earnest advocates of temperance will have helped to defeat their own ends. How- ever eager we may be to reach the tem- perance terminus, we must not run past the danger signals."

TRANSFORMING A HOUSE. INTERESTING SWANSEA CROSS APPEAL CASE, Th,e case of Edmunds and Others v. Martell came before the Lord Ohicf Justice, Lord Justice Buckley, and Lord Justice Kennedy in the Court of Appeal on Monday. It was an appeal, with a cross appeal, against a judgment by Mr. Justice Sutton. on the one hand, that costs should follow the judgment, and, on the other hand, against the judgment on the merits of the case. Mr. Edmunds and his grand-children were owners of a house in Brynymor-road, Swan- sea, which was held by Miss Martell on a lease. They alleged that she had altered tho house in such a manner as to transform it from a residential house to a shop; that she had taken in part of the front garden, and had thrown the oth-or part of the garden into the highway. Plaintiffs, therefore, asked for an injunction, and also for an order that defendant should restore the house to its original form. Mr. Justice Sutton gave judgment for defendant, but without costs Defendant now appealed, asking for costs, and plaintiffs appealed for a reversal of the judgment. Mr. Upjohn, K.C., and Mr. Richards (in- structed by Messrs. Lambert and Hall, agents for Messrs. R. and C. B. Jenkins) appeared for the paintiffs in the aotion, and Mr. S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., and Mr. Sankey (instructed by Mr. P. L. Martell) appeared for Miss Martell When Mr. S. T. Evans opened the case he was met with the objection that the appeal for the reversal of the judgment should be taken first, and that no appeal for costs could be beard. The Lord CSnef Justice said that he fully understood the point that Mr. S. T. Evans wished, to raise, but the appeal on the action should be hea.rd. Mr. Upjohn read Mr. Justice Sutton's judg- ment, and said that the learned judge made no order as to oosts, as Miss Martell ought to have approached the landlord before the alterations were made. Mr. Upjohn urged that, although there was nothing in the lease prohibiting such an alteration as was made, but what she had done was an injury to the two adjoining houses. The Court ruled that the plaintiffs' appeal for reversal of judgment couJd not be allowed, but the defendant's appeal that oosts should follow the judgment should be allowed.

WELSH GALLANTRY REWARDS FOR BRAVERY BY THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY. The final last of awards for the month issued by the RoyaJ Humane Society con- tains the following oases from Walcis:- Bronze medal to Henry Everson for his galiamit and plucky action in saving Samuel Barrett at the Penallta Colliery on Septem- ber 12. Two men were thrown from a scaffold on which they were working a distance of 30ft. to the bottom of the shaft, where tibey were in 12ft. of water. Eversoin, in order to try and save them, climbed down a distance of 285ft. by a 4in. water- pipe, and on reaching the bottom was successful in sa-ving Barrett, the second man, named Steel, bfeimg drowned. Testimonial on vellum to Lionel Scott, Richmond-road, Cardiff, for his pluck in assisting to save E. L. Hopkins, who while ba,thing at Traethsait-h, Cardigan, on August 16 was swept out 70 yards from the share by a treacherous under-current. Testimonial to Joseph Bywater, glass. worker, Newport, Mon., for his gallantry in saving a man named Coll-edge from the canal look on Sesptemiher 22, a certificate being given to G. H. Edworthy for prompt action in restoring the man, who was un-1 conscious when got out. Teatdmonnal to Stanley Jones, Porthkerry- road, Barry, a plucky youngster of eleven, for saving a comrade who got into deep water -while bathing at Barry ou July 17 last.

ANCIENT WELSH VIRTUES. INTERESTING STATEMENTS BY MR W. J. GiRUFFYDD. Mr. W. J. Gruffydd, M.A., of Cardiff Univer- sity College, delivered a lecture at a meet- ing of the Barry Cymmrodorion Society on Saturday evening on the literary value of the Mabinogion. Mr. J. Lewis presided. Professor Gruffydd said true heroism, according to the ancient Welsh writers, con- stituted a patient bearing of all ills and adverse circumstances, as was marked by Branwen, who suffered great ignominy with- out rebelling against her lot. In European literature of the same period the outstand- ing qualities of heroes were military prowess and valorous deeds, and not Christian humility and forbearance. In this respect the Mabinogion held a high place amongst the world's literature. The exploits of the heroes of the Mabinogion and the oom- positions of Welsh bards of the fourteenth century spread far and wide, and materially influenced the literary tastes of Europe for many oenturies.

CARDIFF BOY AND THE KNIFE. Albert Stephens (fourteen) was charged at Cardiff on Monday with cutting and wound- ing Maurice Hershovitz on the left hand with a knife in Clifton-street. Complainant said that a month ago he saw prisoner quarrelling with another boy in Broadway. He went between the two boys to prevent anything serious happening, when accused said, "I'll pay you out for this some day." Last Saturday they met in Clif- ton-street. Complainant put up his hand to meet a threatened blow, when he was cut on the hand. Dr. Edwards infirmary) said the wound was three-quarters of am inch long and skin deep, and no great force had been used. Defendant's version was that oomplainant bumped into him. He denied using the knife. The boy wae bound over under the First Offenders Act. and was severely reprimanded by Mr. F. J. Beavan.

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MINOR MATTERS. 4 POLICE-COURT AND OTHER PICKINGS. CARDIFF MOTORIST FINED AT RAGLAN. For exceeding the speed limit at Raglan on September 26 Rowland James Sully, of; thii Motor Garage, Penarth-road, Cardiff, was at Raglan fined £4 and costs. The police evi- dence was that the car went round a corner at 30 miles an hour. Defendant, who pleaded not guilty, stated he was not going more than ten miles an hour. SWANSEA BURGLARY CHARGE. W illiam Phillips, labourer. Greenhill-street, W illiam Pliiilipe, labourer. Greenhill-street, was charged at Swansea Police-court on Monday with breaking ana entering a dwell- ing-house, No. 398, Pentregethen-roa-d, and stealing a suit of clothes, value L3 10s., the property of Rebecca Phillips, his grand-1 mother.—He was committed for trial at the aissiaes. A BRAZEN THEFT, W. R. Jenkins, fitter, Cardiff, was before the Ystrad justices on Monday on a charge of stealing a brass valve and some brass taps, the property of the Cambrian Railway Com- pany, of the value of 13e. Police-constable Thorburn saw the defendant leaving the colliery, and, noticing his frail to be bulky, he examined it, and found the brass. A fine of £ 1 was imposed, or fourteen days. NEIGHBOURLY AMENITIES AT ABER- GWYNFI. The Aberavon justices were on Monday treated to an unsavoury sample of Aber- gwynfi feminine rhetoric. It arose in a case in which Dina Pinkham, High-street, Aber- gwynn (a witness in an assault case heard a few weeks ago) summoned a neighbour, named Margaret Bowen, for using obscene language towards her. She was flned 10s. and costs—24s. in all. BEGGAR WITH PLENTY. A capitalist" beggar was before the Newport magistrates on Monday, when Wil- liam Welch, a tramp, was charged with begging in Ualpas-road. Police-constable Powell, to whom a com- plaint was made, found him, not only drunk, but in possession of 2.s. 2d., three tins, a packet of tea and sugar, and two pockets full cf bread. Fined 21s. or a month. AFTER CIGARETTES. Before the Cardiff justices on Monday John Winter (14), was charged with entering the shop and house, 39, Pembroke-road, occupied by Sarah Newman, and stealing 29 packets of cigarettes, value Zs. 5d. The lad admitted the theft to Detective Victor Kellett, who arrested him. He has previously been in trouble for stealing ham and biscuits. He has been in the truant school, and is addicted to sleeping out. The magistrates ordered him to be kept in a reformatory for three years. THROWN OUT OF A TRAP. A collision took place between the Ponty- pridd United Brewery Company's traction engine and a trap at the Pentrebach- road, Pontypridd. Mrs. R. D. Davies, of Cardiff, who was driving in the trap, together with her brother and a friend, was thrown out and sustained rather severe injuries. She was at onck, attended to by Dr. B. M. Lewis and after. wards conveyed name in a cab. It is stated that when nearing the engine the horse became fractious and hence the mishap. BARRY STREET SCENE. John Weaver, Pociilo6 Weaver, Robert Yarr, and Florence Yarr were charged at Barry on Monday with causing an obstruction in Evans-street, Barry Dock. Poiicosergeant David Rees said that last Saturday week the parties completely obstructed the street for an hour. The woman Yarf sat on a case of beer and refused to move. Only the two females defendants appeared, and they were fined 2s. 6d. each. Warrants were ordered to be issued for the appear- ance of their husbands. DISHONEST YOUNG LODGER. Sidney Harrison, fifteka1, a colliery boy, belonging to Bath, was charged at Llandaff on Monday with stealing 6s. ljd., a cap, aud muffler, on the 27th. inst., the property of Ernest Owen, collier, 3, Tredegar-terrace, Llandaff North. It appeared that the boy came to lodge with the prosecutor about three weeks ago. and left again, returning on Wednesday. The prisoner disappeared on Sunday morning, and the money and articles mentioned in the charge were afterwards missed. Prisoner was sent to gaol for one month. POLICE AND DOCTOR DISAGREE. Joseph Roberts, a printer, Ystrad, was fined 10s. and oosts at the local police-court at Ystrad on Monday for being drunik when leaving the Social Club, Ton. Police-constables James and Swafield gave evidence. The defendant gave an emphatic denial, stating that he was not even. a. member of the club. He submitted himself to Dr- Richards to be tested. The doctor gave it as his opinion that the defendant was not drunk. The Stipendiary held that the police had proved their case. SOUTHERNDOWN DEBTOR'S ACCIDENT. The first meeting of the creditors in the case di Williams Jenkinson, contractor, Portobedlo Bungalow, Soutberndown, was held at the official receiver's office at Cardiff on Monday. A statement of affairs had been lodged, but not filed, and it was stated that debtor had, met with a serious bicycle accident, and was now confined at a private hospital suffering from concussion of the brain. The liabilities reached .£356 3s. 2d., and the assets P,223 18s.. leaving a deficiency of m62 5s. 2d. The matter was left in the hands of the official receiver. ARCHDEACON AS ARBITRATOR. The Yen. Archdeacon Edmondes, who eat as arbitrator in the case of Thomas Daniel, collier, Ynyahir, against the South Wales and Monmouthshire Permanent Provident Fund Society, has published his award. The applicant, who was represented at the arbi- tration by Mr. A. T. James (Messrs. Morgan, Bruce, and Nicholas), claimed the continua- tion of weekly payments owing to being dis- abled through an accident at the Standard Colliery in 1906. The contention of the respondents, who were represented by Mr. Evan Owen, was that the applicant was now suffering from an accident he received 29 years ago. The arbitrator has given his award in applicant's favour. MUST SUPPLY THE INSPECTOR. William Davies, Leiros Farm. was sum- moned at Neath Borough Police-court on Monday by Inspector W. B. Davies for refus- ing to supply him with a pint of fresh milk on the 9th inst. Mr. Edward Powell prose- cuted. Inspector Davies said that he asked defen- dant for a pint of fresih milk, and tendered I 6d. Defendant replied, "I will not serve you unless you fetch a cons-table." Defendant also said, "The last time I supplied /ou your analyst said I put water with my milk, and the case was dismissed. He shan't analyse any more for me., Defendant, who did not appear, was fined L2 and costs. DOWLAIS TEACHER SUMMONED. Lucy Halloran, a teacher at the Dowisis Roman Catholic Schools, was summoned a Merthyr on Monday for assaulting Mags1 Burke, a child eleven years of age. It was alleged tihat on Monday weefc v defendant gave ^f-other pupil because she was ta^ng to^ that> during a tooth broken, and Which £ came out feSViTSStS defendant simply JXJdKVlL3kbS^d cal1 ber attention to the blackboard. Se Bench dismissed the case. A NEIGHBOUR'S ACCUSATION After a lengthy hearing the Bridgend justices on Saturday dismissed an adjourned case, in which John Powell. Alma-road, Maesteg, treasurer of a miners' federation lodge, was charged with stealing two sticks of celery and a cabbage from the gar- den of a neighbour named Thomas Jones The prosecutor s evidence was that on th night of October 14 he saw the defendant near the gate of his garden, and, after a scuffle^ Powell escaped. He chased, and saw defendant enter his house and heard the key turn in the door. In the course of the hearing it was sug- gested that prosecutor was actuated by malice in taking the proceedings. After the decision of the Bench Mr. T. J. Hughes said that this was not the last that weald be iieard of the matter.