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Aberdare Licensing Sessions. On Wednesday, March 5th, before Col. M. Morgan (chairman), Capt. G. A. Evans, Messrs. D. W. Jones, Owen George, David Davies, and T. W. Jones. Transfer.—Mr. J. D. Thomas applied for the transfer of the licence of the Crown Hotel, Aberdare, from Robert Bentley to J. W. Hek, contractor.— Granted. Objections.—The police objected to the following licences: Masons Arms, Marquis of Bute, Butchers Arms, En- gineers Arms, all in Aberdare; Prince of Wales, Cwmbach; and Earl of Wind- sor, Trecynon. Masons Arms.-Inspector Nott gave a description of the house, and the measurement of the rooms, adding that the bar was very narrow. He contend- ed there was a sufficient number of houses in the district without this one. —Mr. Ivor Bowen, instructed by Mr. W. Thomas, appeared for the tenant and owners.—Mr Bowen cross-examined witness with regard to the size of the bar, and asked if he could enter the bar.—Witness Yes. Mr. Bowen Well, it ought to be all right, then. (Laughter.)—P.S. Canton said that the landlord was fined 20s. last July for permitting drunkenness. The house was in a low part of the town, and was the resort of bad characters. He had frequently seen thieves and prostitutes there.—Mr. Ivor Bowen They were not being harboured there?—No.—P.S. D. O. Davies said that in 1905 the land- lady of this house was fined £5 and costs for a licensing offence.—Thomas Williams said he was one of the owners. They spent £ 500 on the premises in 1903. The owners were quite prepared to make further alterations to the bar in accordance with the wishes of the police.—A. S. Cameron, architect, pro- duced a plan of the building. It was quite possible to improve the bar room and the jug and bottle department.—By Supt. Rees: He did not know of any house with such a narrow bar as that in the Masons.—C. H. Elford, architect, deposed that in 1903 he carried out im- provements amounting to £:500.-Conn- cillor John Howell gave evidence to the effect that the house was greatly im- proved in 1903. He added that the house was suitable to the district. There were a great many houses better than the Masons and a great many worse.—Mr. Bowen said that the police had given their evidence very fairly. The owners of the house were prepared to make the necessary alterations if the licence were renewed. — Col. Morgan said that the Bench would retire after hearing all the cases, to consider their decision. Marquis of Bute.-Mr. Ivor Bowen, instructed by Mr. Pullibank, represent- ed the owners, the Taff Vale Brewery Co. Inspector Nott described the house. Mr. Bowen showed the witness a. photo of this public house, with the house next door (Butchers Arms). "Look at this picture and at that," said Mr. Bowen.—Witness: We are having a go at the Butchers Arms next. —Inspector Nott went on to say that by standing in Victoria Square, a person ecluld see 12 public houses. The popula- tion of Aberdare from the Bridgend Inn, Gadlys, to the Full Moon, was 12,774; number of public houses to the' population, 1 to every 224 persons. In his opinion the house was not required. Butchers Arms.—Tenant represented by Mr. W. Thomas; owner, Mr. D. Richards, solicitor, who appeared in person.—Inspector Nott having given evidence, Mr Thomas maintained that; the house was doing a larger trade than the Marquis of Bute, and added that the reason why the house had not been rebuilt was that the period of unexpired lease was very short.—Mr D. Richards said the house had a stab] P-Tnspee- tor: I should say so judging by the way it has been built. Engineers' Arms. Inspector Nott described this Beer House. Tenant, I John Luck; owners, Rock Brewery. Trade, 1 kil. to 11 per week. The Bri't- tania, Crown, George Vaults, and Whit- j cembe Inn were close by. In Maesy- dref there was a public house for every 37 houses and 184 persons.—By Mr. "W. Thomas (for the owners) Whv do you go against the Engineers this time and not the Britannia ?—Inspector I am acting on the instruction of the Bench. —Mr. W. Thomas: But I am under this disadvantage, I cannot cross-examine the Bench. (Laughter.) Inspector: And I cannot read their mind. By Supt. Rees: The Britannia was a larger house than the Engineers. Mr. W. Thomas addressed the Bench, and said that the trade was more than that stated by the Inspector. His (Mr. Thomas') information was that there was a trade of 21 barrels per week there. Prince of Wales, Cwmbach.-Mr. W. Thomas appeared for the licensee and owner.—Inspector Nott described the house, and said that the White Horse, Crown, and Duffryn were not far. In Cwmbach there was 3,800 population 8 ale houses and 2 beer houses; or a pub- lie-house to every 385 persons. He thought that this house was not want- ed. Earl of Windsor, Trecynon.-Inspec- to' Nott said this was a double-licensed house, 4 rooms down and 4 up. It was tied to the Black Lion Brewery, and the trade was about 3 barrels per week. There were several public-houses close by. Population of Trecynon, 6,065. There were 12 ale houses and 4 beer houses, or one public-house to every 379 persons.—Mr. W. Thomas: Do you think it is fair to take away a double licensed house and leave single licensed houses.—I would rather not give an opinion. Decision.-The six magistrates re- tired for a few minutes, and on their return Col. Morgan said The magis- trates have, by a majority, decided to refer the Masons' Arms for compen- sation Marquis of Bute, licence grant- ed; Butchers' Arms referred for com- pensation Engineers' Arms, referred tor compensation; Prince of Wales, granted; Earl of Windsor, granted Adulterated Whiskey.—William Jar- man, late licensee of the Cross Inn, Irecynon, was summoned for selling spirits 36" degrees under proof.-Supt. Rees said he called at the inn, where he saw defendant's daughter behind the bar. He asked to be served with half a pint of whisky from some bottles that were on the shelf. The girl hesifeted, out afterwards served him. He in- formed her he wanted it for the purpose of analysis. It was found that the vwnsky was 36} degrees below proof, or 11} degrees under the standard. In answer to Mr. Wm. Thomas, who de- fended, the Supt. said there was no notice exhibited. Defendant, who was an old man of 73, had left the house since, and was not now licensee of the inn. There was nothing previously against him.-Mr. Thomas asked the Bench for leniency. Fined Cl and costs. Drunk on Sunday.-William Rogers was fined 15s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly on Sunday at Fforch- aman Road. Chemist's Wine Licence.-The appli- cation of Mr. Thomas Wm. Reynolds, chemist, 78b High Street, Hirwain, for an off-licence to sell medicated wine was granted. Sanction Refused.—Mr. W. Kenshole applied on behalf of the owners for sanction to make alterations to the Butchers' Arms, Pontwalby. Mr. Ken- shole said the house was situated in a growing district, and the next public- house was a quarter of a mile away. The alterations proposed would be a great improvement, although there was some increase in the facalities for drink- iBg.—The Bench after retirement re- fused^ the application, and in reply to Mr. Kenshole said the application would have a better chance to succeed if the alterations could be contained within the area of the present buildings. Music and Dancing.—The usual music and dancing six day licences were grant- ed for the Empire, Aberdare; the Cine- ma, Aberdare; Haggar's Bioscope, Aberdare; The Palace, Mountain Ash: Workmen's Hall, Abercvnon, and the Workmen's Hall, Cwmaman. The Bench said there would be no objection to the holding of sacred concerts occa- sionally Granted.—The Bench granted permis- sion for alterations to the Ynysmeurig Hotel.

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Aberdare Chamber of Trade. The monthly meeting of the Aberdare and District Chamber of Trade was held at Miles' Restaurant on Tuesday even- ing, Mr C. R. Vicary, the president, in the chair, supported by Mr A. E. Harmston and Mr T. W. Griffiths, vice- presidents. and Mr E. Howells Evans, hon. secretary. A letter from the Railway Com- missioners was read acknowledging the Chamber's communication re the Rail- way Bill. Mr T. W. Griffiths dealt with some correspondence which had passed be- tween him and the Director of Educa- tion for Aberdare, regarding the request of the Chamber that more attention to Geography should be paid in the schools. When the matter came before the Edu- cation Committee it was pooh-poohed by some members, who said the Chamber were interfering with matters which did not concern them, and that the letter should be allowed to lie on the table. Local newspapers came out with reports next day with fancy headlines. It then looked as if the Chamber were interfering with matters which did not concern them. It was not nice to have placards out stating that the Chamber had been pooh-poohed. He had had some correspondence with the Director of Education on the matter, and it found its level. The Education Committee had now asked the Director to pay special attention to the teaching of geography in the Schools, especially that pertaining to the British Isles. This had not been given the prominence which the first report had been given. When the Chamber did anything big they were praised, but when they did something which they thought was in the public interest they were told they were interfering.—The Chairman did not think anything more could be done. though he regretted that they had been treated so scurvily in the matter. The report of the delegates to the con- ference of the Federated Chambers of Trade at Port Talbot was given by lr Frank Hodges, who said the conference had been a most excellent one. The motion of the Aberdare Chamber deploring the fact that the Salvation Ai-iiiy were about to start trading in opposition to the tradesmen who now supported them had been carried, al- though some members had wanted to go further than this Chamber, and boy- cott the Army. It was decided, on the motion of Mr A. E. Harmston, that the photograph of the Royal Party at Aberdare Park, now hanging at Mr T. W. Griffiths' offices, be presented to him. The Chairman asked the Press to men- tion the fact that the meetings of the Chamber were now held on Tuesday evenings and Not on Wednesdays as hitherto.

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Dewi Sant. Celebrations at .Aberdare Schools. Higher St. (Cirls).-On Friday last, in honour of the patron Saint, this school had been prettily decorated with plants, flags and national emblems painted by the scholars. On the plat- form were .seven little girls in Welsh costumes—Dorothy Chivers, Ceridwen Jenkins, May Thomas, Catherine Davies, Phyllis Knibbs, Morfudd Evans, Florence Allen, Rachel Morgan. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans took the chair, and added a good deal to the cheerful- ness of the entertainments Mrs. Wil- liams, late Cwmaman Schools, gave an interesting address on the characteris- tics of St. David. He was a lover of peace, fond of work, and a great patriot. The Rev. D. Silyn Evans gave an address on Non, the mother of St. David, and pointed out ways in which girls could imitate her good qualities. A pianoforte solo was given by Florence Frame. Recitation, "My Native Land," Olwen Jones. Solo, "Hiraeth," Olwen Rees. Character song and chorus, "Y fam a'i baban," Rachel Morgan. Recitation, "Cymru Fu," May Powell Thomas. Solo, "Gweno Fwyn," S. Shimilove. Recitation, "Cymro Bach," Florence Allen. Solo, "Yr Eneth Ddall," Ruth Reynolds. Pianoforte solo, Berry Mackintosh, who was top for England and Wales in the recent L.C.M. elementary examination. Several hymns and patriotic choruses were sung by the girls, who were con- ducted hy Miss A. J. Jones, to whom the success of the musical part of the programme is largely due. Miss Cooks- ey was the accompanist. Before the singing of the Welsh National Anthem, Miss George, the headmistress, an- nounced successes gained by scholars during the year. For writing composi- tions on the Tuberculosis Exhibition, Muriel Korswell and Annie Morris re- ceived prizes, while honourable men- tion was made of the attempts sent in by Florence Winn, Rebecca Jones, Nel- lie Jones, Nancy Bentley, Margaret Rees, Blodwen Jones, Mabel Cox, Flora Rees, May Thomas, and Mattie Jones. Five girls were successful in gaining entrance scholarships to the County School. These were Edith Connolly, Flora Rees, Gladys Evans, Jane Evans, Olga Lance; while ten had gained th, entrance scholarships given by the Aberdare Education Committee, viz. Annie Morris, Muriel Kerswell, Nancy Bentley, Flora Rees, Ed. Connolly, Muriel Prestwood, Mattie Jones, Mag- gie Barratt, Olga Lance, and M. E. Oliver. A vote of thanks to the speak- ers was proposed by Marian Gray, and seconded bv May Roberts (both in Welsh). Higher Standard Boys' School.-The romance attached to St. David's Day was revived in a patriotic manner at the above schools '> on Friday last. Several boys displayed marked ability in rendering pianoforte and violin solos, the efforts of Howard Davies, J. M. Williams and Trefor Teague receiving much applause. Poems dealing with heroism, patriotism and Welsh life were well recited by G. Price, G. Evans, Dd. Thomas and D. J. Evans. The Rev. E. J. Gruffydd, Bethel, ably depicted the influence of the Patron Saint upon Welsh religious life. The headmaster, Mr. Evan Williams, explained the true meaning of "The National Spirit," choosing illustrations from among emin- ent Welshmen for his purpose. He urged that children should not lose sight of the position, and true perspective of Wales in its relation to British history. Several humorous stories were next re- cited in Welsh by David Cole, Ivor Davies, Joe Lewis, and Tom Jones. The Rev. D. Bassett, Gadlys, in his address to the boys, sincerely hoped that Welsh would be spoken on every available op- portunity. Selections from the "Songs of Wales" were rendered at intervals, under the conductorship of Mr. W. J. Harris. Short and well-directed speeches on Citizenship were much ap- preciated from Mrs. E. Davies and Councillor T. Walter Williams, B.Sc., of the Education Committee. The Direc- tor of Education was also present. Park Girls' School. -Councillor Geo. Powell presided at the gathering at this school. Prizes were won as follows:— Best rendering of "Springtime is re- turning," Std. V. (Miss Williams). Re- citation, "O! cadwn uchelwyl" 1. Ann Morgan; 2, Hilda C. Bassett. Physical exercises, Std. IV. (Miss Stephens). Best played Welsh gume, Std. III. (Miss Griffiths). Soprano solo, "Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn" Std. V., Ann Morgan; Std. IV., Anne Margaret Rees. Best dresesd girl in Welsh costume 1, Sarah Jane Thomas, Std. Ila.; 2, Jennie Lewis, Std. IV. Best collection of local Welsh place names: Std. V., Merle Williams; Std. IV., Beryl Thomas. Best crayon of daffodil: Std. V.. May Thomas. Best crayon of a leek: Std. IV., Muriel Kimpton; Std. Ilia., Olive Irene Jones; Std. Illb., Sallie Teague; Std. ITa., Blodwen Jenkins; lib., Mar- garet J. Edwards; la., Gwyneth Jen- kins; lb., Katie Brace. Best clay model of a leek: Ilia., Olive Irene Jones; Illb., Jennie Jones; Ila., Gwen- fron Evans; lib., Gwladys Jones; la., Gwyneth Jenkins lb., Catherine Wil- son. Best written copy "At Blant Cymru" V., Annie Evans; IV., Mag- gie Mary Morgan; Ilia., Rachel A. Smith; lU., C. Gwendoline Davies; Llewela Williams: lib.. Prudence Jones; la., Gwen Thomas; lb., Sarah Reynolds. Best representation of leek in silk ribbon: Std. V., Gertie Jones; Std. IV., Jennie Lewis; Std. III., Jes- sie Davies. Welsh Cakes: Std. V., Merle Williams; Std. IV., Frances Henry. Best sketch of the life of the late Mr. Dan Isaac Davies: Std. V.. Jane Davies; Std. IV., Jennie Lewis. The distribution of prizes was made by Councillor G. Powell. Prizes were pro- vided by Miss C. A. Morris, the head- mistress. The adjudicators were: Poems, Councillor George Powell; drill, Mr. W. T. Roberts, headmaster Boys' School; game, Mrs. Stephens, Carmel House, and Mrs. Ogwen Williams; music, Miss Alice Williams, L.R.A.M. cakes, Miss Lewis, Cookery Instruc- tress; Welsh Costumes, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Stephens; Ribbon Leeks, Mrs. Williams, formerly headmistress of Cwmaman crayon and clay work, Mrs. Ogwen Williams; written work, Mr. John Morris, ex-Director of Education. Aberdare Town National School. The children assembled at the school and marched in procession, headed hy girls in full Welsh costume and carry- "•g Welsh flags, to the Memorial Hall. All the children, to the number of o00, wore daffodils. On the platform were Hon. Mrs. Green, Hon. Mrs. de Win- ton. Hon. Miss A. Lewis, Rev. Dr. Green, Mr. J. H. Powell (High Con- stable), Mrs. Powell, Mr. A. P. Jones (Chairman of Education Committee), Mr. T. Botting (Director of Education), Mrs. Davies (Education Committee), Mr. Illtyd Williams, Miss Keast, Miss Williams (Bute Villa), Mrs. Williams (Bute Villa), Mrs. Pardoe, and Mrs. T. Walter Williams. The back of the Hall was packed with parents.—The High Constable addressed the scholars im- pressing upon them the nocessity of studying Wales and Welsh. He hoped all the children would grow up to love Wales and her language. It was a good omen to see St. David's Day celebra- tions taken up so enthusiastically. He hoped all present would ever keep in mind "Cymru, Cymro a Chymraeg."— The Rev. Dr. Green proposed a vote of thanks to the High Constable, and Mr A. P. Jones seconded.—The conductor of the singing was Mr. W. Cas Jones, and the accompanist Mr. W. C. Wil- liams. The head teachers, Mr. J. C. Poole and Miss L. A. Williams, presid- ed. Several songs and choruses were sung by the boys and girls. Address, "St. David," Rev. W. Eilian Davies, B.A. Rleitatiol1, Willie Phillips. Re- citations (Welsh), Annie Daniels, Flor- rie Thomas, iiad Elsie Scorey. Recita- tions, David Jones and Mervyn Mor- gan. Address, "Love of Country," Mr A. C. Birch. Recitations (Welsh), W. Thomas, .). Marshall, Her. Cross, Maldwvn Davies. Penillion singing, "Nos Gakui," Robert Jones. Recita- tion, Geo. Duff. Welsh dance in cos- tume, Girls IV. Recitations (Welsh), John Williams, Dewi Davies, James Davies, Charles Lewis. Solo, Annie Davies (in Welsh costume). Solo, Dd. Bradshaw. Robertstown School.-The following programme was gone through: Recit., "Cariad at Gymru," Edith Lloyd; re- cit, "Cymru, Gwlad y Diwygiadau," M. J. Howells; recit, "Nant y Mynydd," E. J. Howells; recit, "Drws y Nef- oedd," N. Pitcher; pianoforte solo, "Fairy Dance," Lena Foot; solo and chorus, "Ton y Melinydd," T. Thomas and Rhys Nicholas; recit, Mary Jones; recit, "Diolchgarwch Aderyn," Gwen Watkins; solo and chorus, Victor Wil- liams and school; recit, "Ymson Plen- tyn," May Llewelyn; recit, Sarah Evans and Maggie Thomas. Hymns and patriotic choruses were sung by the children. Addresses in English and Welsh were given upon "Patriotism," "Enwogion Cymru," and "St. David" by members of the staff. A large num- ber of parents and friends visited the school and expressed their appreciation of the work done. St. Fagan's Cirlsl.-Tlie programme at this school was as follows Address in Welsh on "Dewi Sant," Miss E. A. Davies; recitation, "Dydd Gwyl Dewi Sant," Elizabeth Morgan; song by girls in Welsh costume, "Hen Fenyw Fach Cydweli." Gwen Nicholas, Maud Jones, Irene Edwards, Annie Williams, and Millicent James. Stories were nar- rated to the children by Miss Watts. Recits Uy Betty Williams. Short sketch of the life of Ceiriog, written by Miss E. A. Davies, and read by Bessie Wyles. Solo, "Ffaeleddau ty mywyd," Lizzie Watkins. The best collector of local Welsh place-names with their meaning was Blodwen Davies. Best brush work sketches of the leek, Min- nie Berry; daffodil, Doris Lace. Best written copy of a Welsh paragraph, Nesta Williams and Hannah Mary Jones. Several recits were given by the children collectively and various National Songs were sung. Miss Frayne conducted the singing, and the accompanist was Miss E. A. Davies. The St. T. reciters had been taught by Miss Powell. Mrs. Botting, wife of the Director of Education, was present. Cwmaman Girls' School.-Welsh Na- tional Airs, Recitations ,and Folksongs were rendered by the children, many of whom were dressed in Welsh costumes. An address was given in Welsh by the Rev. W. R. Lewis (Sion). A harp se- lection was given by Mr. Roger Thomas. Penillion, accompanied by the harp, were sung by Miss Llewelyn, G. Thomas and M. Phillips. Some of these were composed by Tel. A solo with harp accompaniment was given by Miss Alice Maud Jenkins. A short sketch, entitled, "Caradog," was enact- ed by the girls of the upper standard, in which the following took part:- Emperor, Nellie Williams; Caradog, Irene Thoxiia§ prisoners, B. Gough and Martha Griffiths; soldiers, Bronwen Phillips and Alice Purser; citizens, M. Bread, Gladys Thomas, Florrie Ger- rard, Annie Rees, and Alice Cook. In an essay competition for the scholars of the upper standards on patriotism, eis- teddfod, and Dewi Sant, the winners were: 1, Eva Coles; 2, Minnie Broad; 3, (1) Annie Rees, (2) Minnie Thomas, (3) Irene Thomas. Irene Thomas pro- posed, and Gladys Thomas seconded a hearty vote of thanks to the Rev. W. R Lewis and Mr. Roger Thomas for their services. Miss A. M. Phillips presided at the pitno.-At the Cwm- aman Infants' School a very striking feature of the programme was the per- formance in full character of a drama, "Owain Glyndwr," composed in Welsh for the occasion by Ogwen. A num- ber of little girls dressed in Welsh cos- tume sang "Myii sy'n magu'r baban." A harp solo by Mr. Roger Thomas, and penillion singing by Miss Llewelyn were much appreciated. The Rev. J. Lewis, Hebron, gave a very appropriate ad dress on St. David. Clynhafod Schools.-At the Mixed Department short addresses were given on "Patriotism," "Notable Welshmen" and "Welsh Ejcnblems." The Eistedd- fod was explained, and the ceremony of the chairing of the hard was gone through. Several of the children were dressed in Welsh costumes and national songs were sung. The Rev. T. Jones, B.A., Aberdare, gave a very interesting address on St. David. Old Welsh farm implements and other articles (kindly lent by Mr. Kingsbury, Florchaman Farm) were exhibited. Two bardie chairs won by the local bard Tel were kiso on view. A feature of the pro- ceedings was the singing of penillion specially written for the occasion by Tel.-In the Infants' Dept. solos and re- citations were given by children wearing Welsh costumes, and stories were told about St. David. Then a pretty dance was performed by some of the children, and the concert was brought to a close by the singing of "Mae hen wlad fy nhadau." Aman School.— Hefore eommencillg the programme at the school there was a procession of children, dressed in a variety of costumes representing aH nations from the Wild West Cowboy to Dame Wales. The following pro- gramme gone through Address on "St. David" bv the Rev. W Davies, M.A. recit.. Alma James; solo, Sarah Simpson; solo. Qi;enie Jones; recit, Giace Venahles; harp solo, "Llwyn On: Miss An iiic Kingsbury; penillion j singing with hai,), Marv Jane Williams harp solo, "Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn." Telynor Aman: recit. Maggie A. Hughes; address, "Eminent Welshmen connected with Aberdare —Ya) Henry Richard, M,P. (b) The Late Lord Aber- aare," hy Miss Morfydd Davies; song, Cissie Vaughan recit, Dinah Davies: duet, Olwen Jones and Mary E. Rees; recit, Aliee Lloyd; solo. Beatrice .Tones; recit, Julie Hopkins; address, "Why the Red Dragon is the Welsh Stand-

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Gwyl Dewi Sant yn Nghwmbach. Nos Wener diweddaf, yn Neuadd y Gweithwyr, bu Plant Ysgol v C'yngor dan arweiniad Mr. D. J. Hnghes-Jones, yr ysgolfeistr, vn dathlu Gwyl Dewi gyda rhwysg a hwyl Gymroaidd. Yn addurno y munau ceid darluniau o en- wogion Cwmbach — Gwilym Gwenc Telynog, a Caradog, etc. Yr oedd v plant a'u hathrawesau wedi vrnwisco me,u,r' dnvTg Gymreig. Y telynwr oedd Roger Thomas, Cwmaman. Llvw- ydd, Mr. G. J. Davies (Gwilym Gwvflt). xr oedd yn ei hwyliau goreu a'r awen wedi ei thanio. Awd yn mlaen vn v drefn ganlynol: Alawon Cvmrei^ V plant; adroddiad, "Y Gof bu," Idl'is Rosser; can ddesgrifiadol, "Myfi sv'n magu'r baban," y babanod; ton v Mehnydd, gyda'r delyn, John Williams; adroddiadau, (a) "Ar yr la," Stanler Lewis a Glyndwr Davies; (b) "Tant i'r Plant yng Ngwyl Dewi Sant," Richard Jones; "Hwiangerddi," y babanod; unawd, "Tra bo dau," Mary E. Lewis: unawdau ar y delyn, Mr Roger Thomas; dadl, "Y mwyaf ei werth i'r byd," pump o rechgvn; anerchiad, Parch. R. H. Davies, B.A.; rhan-gan, "Y Dervn plant; unawd, "Y Dervn Pur," VV. H Phillips; unawd, "Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn," Ada Palmer; penhill- ion, "Pen Rhaw," pedwar o fechgyn; adroddiadau, (a) Gair o Gyn^or Jones; (b) "Llwvdd i Gymru. Ettie Gwen; Suo-Gan, May Walters a"r plant dawns gwlad, deuddeg o ferched • penhulion, "Lili Lon/' Eddie Jones: anthem, Tywysog Cymru," a "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," y plant. Cafvvyd cyfarfod arderchog ym mhob vstvr. Y mae clod mawr vn ddvledus i Mr Hughes-Jones am ei 'lafur diflino i ddwyn y fath gyfarfod mor llwvddianus n •?' £ phriodol iawn y svlwodd yn ei anerchiad ar v Deft road Cymreig," mai braint fawr i r plant yw cael ysgolfeistri fyddant mewn cydymdeimlad ag ysbryd y Cym- ro, ac mewn cydgordiad a'i tldvheadaii; All the teachers of the various schools have received a letter, sent bv the Chairman of the Aherdare Education Committee (Mr. A. P. Jones) and Mr. l. Botting (Director) expressing the committee's appreciation of the splen- did manner in which the teachers en- tered into the celebrations, and con- gratulating them upon the success of their efforts.

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Billiards.—Mr. Wm. Brown, licensee of the Central Hotel, Swansea, applied, through Mr. Kenshole, for a licence for billiards at a new building which he pro- posed erecting at Oxford Street, Moun- tain Ash.—Mr. Brown, giving evidence in support of his application, said he had had 30 years experience of the business, and he had found that the tendency of these places was to improve the morals of the place, and to take young men off the streets. They were a counter attraction to the public-house. —Mr. Wm. Thomas, appearing to ob- ject on behalf of the Workmen's Insti- tute, said he contended that Mountain Ash was at present well supplied with billiard rooms. The proposed billiard rooms would be situated close to the Workmen's Institute, where they had four tables. He did not think it fair that Mr. Brown should come into the town to compete with local people who were now paying heavy rates and taxes —The Bench granted the application on the undertaking that the rooms would be closed at 11 p.m. More Billiirds.Frederick C. Smitit, Lewis Street, Aberaman, applied for a billiard licence in respect of his mises.-Granted.

aid," Miss Alice James; solo, Ceinwen Hamcr; recit, Letty Price; also several national songs and choruses by the children. Llwydcoed Mixed Dept. Readings from Welsh literature and Welsh songs were given. Blodwen Davies, Ethel Rowlands, David Emlyn Evans, D. Rd. Davies, Mary Evans and Tom Price sang. Recits were given by Annie Evans, Annie Davies, Hilda Maud Roberts, Miriam Evans, and Tom Price. A Welsh address was given by the Rev. J. Margam Jone*. Mr. W. W. Price, headmaster, was the instructor. Llwydcoed Infants' Dept. Piano- forte selections, ''Welsh Airs," were given by Miss A. Davies. Address, "Saint David," by the Rev. W. S. Davies. A short address on Tiberog was given by Miss D. Morris. Recits b. Joseph Griffiths, Idris Price, Eur- wen Davies, and II). H. Griffiths. Ad- dress on the late Mr. R. H. Rhys by Miss A. Davies. Song, "Cartref," by Miss E. Thomas. Solo, Eurfryn Evans. Appropriate recitations and Welsh songs were given under the direc- tion of Miss E. Thomas, headmistress. Town Schools (Infants).-The Rev. J. M. Jones, M.A., gave an address on "St. Duvid and love of country." "Dydd Gwyl Dewi" was recited by M egan Williams. Myfanwy and Megan Williams, both dressed in Welsh cos- tumes, sang penillion. "Caru gwlad" was recited by Dilys Hoard and Eliza- beth Jones. H. Lewis and M. Jones recited, and Maggie M. Walters gave a solo. Miss E. Morris, headmistress, had charge of the proceedings. Town Council School (Boys). The school was en fete on Friday last for the celebration of the anniversary of our Patron Saint. A great number of parents responded to invitations, and they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, ft is to be hoped that the meeting will serve one purpose at least, that is, to create enthusiasm for the Welsh lan- guage in the home. Hitherto, it is feared, parents have been indifferent: the work of the scholars, however, will do much to add zest to the study of Welsh. The programme was made up of items chosen from the work of the school for the year. The singing, both JJl the choruses and in the solos, was excellent, and the recitations showed, to a -marked decree, the advance which the school has made in Welsh literature, This year the giving of addresses was eon fined to the teachers, addresses be- ing given on "St. David," by Mr. Thomas; on "Patriotism" by" Mr. Hicliarrls; and on "Dewi Sant" by Mr. Eiias. Mr. David fulfilled the offices of i chairman and precentor. The master, Mr. Notton, brought bhe meeting to a close by making an earnest appeal to the parents for their co-operation not only in the use of the Welsh language, I but also in school work generally. Ynyslwyd Council School. — This-il school had been nicely decorated, and appropriate mottoes were displayed. Mr. J. Nicholas, headmaster, pre- sided over the proceedings. Pro- gramme :■—Mouth organ solo, Oswald W illiam.v. Welsh address on "St. David hy Rev. T..1. Pritchard, Sion. Recitation. "Cariad at Gymru," Carrie Collins. Recitation, "(Iweddi Plentyn," Reggie Hughes. Welsh address, "Love of Countrx Rev. R Williams, Nazar- eth. Recitation. "Duw svdd yn fy ngueled i." Willie Jenkins. Solo, yreq Faeh Ned Puw," Gwladys Ed- munds. Canu penillion, Ah Hevin. Recitation, "Gwladys Fach," Gwladys Jon kins. Solo, fy ngharu," Katie Forey. Recitation, "Gweddi Foreuol," Ivor Gwyn Hughes. Solo, '"Can y Dryw Bach," Arwyn Davies. Presentation to Philip Burrell for ex- cellence in writing. Solo, "Hoff yw lesu," Janie Maud Rees. Canu pen- illi'Mi, Williams and Megan; illiatns. Several choruses were sung by the children in fine style. Finale, 1!Yi Witd fy Nhadaii." Blaengwawr Schools. -The proceed- ings were presided over at the Infants' School by Miss Edwards, he-ad mistress; M i'.u) Girl-' Department, Miss Hastie, head mistress. presided. Infants' School Programme: Address, St. David," Miss Charles. Welsh dialogue fin character). "Mamgu a Mari," Annie Powell and Tydfil Jones. Address, Patriotism," Miss Edwards. Country Dance, Class 1. Fairy Tale, Miss Pro- theroe. Welsh song, Elizabeth A. olocombe. Dramatization of Fairr lale, 1st Class Boys. Several patriot]* songs were sung by the children -At the Girls' School, a solo was sung bv Bronwen Jones. Address, "Patriot- ism," Miss Hastie. Welsh dialogue, Annie Powell and Tydvil Jones. Trio, Blodwen Jones, Margery Thomas and Edith Maria Phillips. Violin solos, Welsh Airs," Miss Protheroe. Ad- dress, "Dewi Sant," Miss M. Jones »?lo, May Jones. Story, "The wui- nin" c of Olwen," Miss Hastie. Songs j jUses were given by the various standards. Prize winners in competi- tions: Writing, Sarah A. Pughsley, Sarah A. Williams. Brush drawin"- May Jones, Matty Jones, Ann Jane Kent. Welsh recitation, Margaret A. Evans.