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Pembrokeshire Education Committee
Pembrokeshire Education Committee A meeting of the Pembrokeshire Education Committee was held at Haverfordwest on Fri- day, when there were present: Mr S B Sketch, (chairman), Mr J Howard Griffiths (vice-chair- man), Miss Thomas, Ven. Arch. Hilbers, Messrs W G Parcell, B Rees, W Lawrence, W T Davies, James Harries, W Palmer Morgan, Dr Griffith, Dr Williams (Drim), Jonah Evans, Walter L Williams, Joseph Thomas, T E Thomas (Tre- hale), and C W R Stokes. THE LATE MR LLEWELLIN. Before the commencement of the business, the Chairman said it was his painful duty to refer to the loss which the Committee had sustained by the death of Mr T Llewellin, of Havthog. If by any word of his he could add lustre to a good life he would readily do si, but as good- I ness had a peculiar brilliancy of its own he would content himself by simply saying that they had lost in Mr. Llewellin a kind, conscien- tious, thoroughly painstaking member, whose object was never to win popularity, but to provide for every child in the county a good education upon the most favourable terms. If they who only knew Mr Llewellin in the outer circle of his life felt his loss how much keener was that loss felt by those who belonging to the inner circle, were very dear to him. He moved that a vote of condolence be sent to the widow and family. Mr BRees seconded, and the resolution was agreed to, all the members standing. In answer to Mr. Joseph Thomas, the Chair- man said the resolution would be recorded on the minute book. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SATISFACTORY. The Board of Education wrote announcing the result of the preliminary examination for pupil :teachers. It was stated 76 candidates presented themselves, 48 passed Part I., and 43 Part II. and completed the examination. Mr W Palmer Mongan remarked that the county could congratulate itself upon the result, for whereas the average in the whole country was 30 per cent. passes, in Pembrokeshire they had no less than 60 per cent. INCREASED RATES. On the finance committee's report being reached, the Chairman regretted that Mr Whicher was not present to move its adoption. With regard to the resolution from the St David s and Whitechurch parish councils as to the increased rates, the Chairman announced u 1 ;:ie ,mm^tee had carefully considered the f^ter and they carne to the conclusion that the burden of reducing tha rates rested on the shoulders or some other committee. The fin- ance committee was only called upon to provide the ways and means. It was, therefore, scarcely fair to expect this committee to bring up a report on the actions of other committee, and it had replied in the best way it could by saying it had no observations to make. Rev James Phillips pointed out that he had been in favour of sending a reply explaining the misconceptions on which the resolution was based. He thought it would be desirable if this course was adopted now. The Chairman I am bound to say you would not undertake the work of reply. INSURANCE OF TEACHERS. The finance committee reported having con- sidered the quotation of [several Insurance Offices for the purpose of protecting the Authority under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906, and they recommend .that the terms of a certain Company be accepted and that all teachers in the Council Schools and cleaners in Council and Non-Provided Schools, attendance officers and office staff be insured accordingly. The Committte further recommend that steps be taken to insure jointly with the Managers all teachers in Non-Provided Schools and to deal similarly in the case of clerks to groups. The Chairman said that at the last meeting the question was raised by the Rev Henry Evans as to the liability of the Education Com- mittee under the Compensation Act for teachers in Non-Provided Schools. This was a very important matter, and the Clerk had taken the opinion of an eminent counsel on the question. His opinion was that although Managers of Non-Provided Schools could insure the teachers they could claim re-payment of the premiums from the Committee, and counsel's recommenda- was for the Authority to insure jointly with the Managers. It was entirely a question of liability and the opinion obtained was that the Authority was liable for the premiums. Mr Walter L Williams asked what other counties were doing in this matter. The Clerk said he did not know, but he be- lieved Breconshire was insuring the teachers jointly. Archdeacon Hilbers, after explaining that he held no brief on behalf of the Managers of the Non-Provided Schools, said that if the Authority did not insure teachers in the Church Schools, the Diocesan Association for St David's would do so. It was purely a legal question, and should be approached as such. As a member of the Committee he expressed himself in favour of joint insurance. They must remember that all the teachers in Non-provided Schools were not appointed by the Managers. Most of the teachers were appointed by the Local Education Authority. The Director of Education said it would be found that in most cases the Authority merely recommended and that the Managers appointed. Mr Stokes said the difficulty could be got over by joint insurance, and the Chairman pointed out that the insurance was only for one year, not for all time. The Authority must have regard to the position of Managers, otherwise he was afraid they would have great difficulty in getting managers to act. Mr J Harries Are we liable outside teach- ing hours-if the teachers are playing cricket for instance ? The Clerk Only in the execution of their duty. In answer to a question, it was mentioned that the cost of insuring teachers in the Non- Provided Schools for one year would come to £ 14 17S 6d., and those in Provided Schools £ 22 odd. THE LETTERSTON SCHOOL. A letter from the correspondent of the Letter- ston Non-Provided School went to show that the accommodation was sufficient for the children in attendance. The Local Managers desired to know the area the Board of Education assigned to each child. It was also pointed out that many people were now leaving the dis- trict owing to the completion of the railway works. The Chairman remarked that the Committee had nothing to do with any dispute between the Local Managers and the Board of Education Mr J Harries did not think the Authority could expect much decrease in the population as building- operations were constantly pro- ceeding at Letterston. The matter was referred to the buildings committee. STAFFING COMMITTEE. The report of the Staffing Committee was as follows: PUNCHESTON N. P. SCHOOL.-The observations of the Managers with regard to the complaints of the parents of children concerning the con- duct of the assistant mistress were read. Mr J S Evans, who presided at the meeting at which the specific charge;; were made gave his version of the matter. It was also stated that the average attendance during the past month was only eighteen.—It was resolved to recommend that, as the number in the average attendance at the school was now only eighteen, the Man- agers be d;rected to dispense with the services of the assistant mistress at the end of Jlaiy. CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION.—The Board of Education notified the result of the certificate examination, 1906, when two women teachers passed and one man teacher failed. COUNCIL SCHOOLS. AMBLESTON.—That the application of the Managers for increased staff be granted on the condition that one of the assistant teachers should take the sewing, and that the appoint- ment of a sewing teacher be sanctioned. NON-PROVIDED SCHOOL. BARHAM.—That no further grant be made to the head teacher, who reported that he had sent a collection formed by his scholars in nature study to the exhibition at Newport, Mon. and asked for an addition to the _f i promised to- wards his expenses. FISHGUARD, (B).—That it be left to the Man- agers to have a male assistant instead of one of the female assistants, as requested by them.- That the question of increased staff in the other departments be deferred. LITTLE NEWCASTLE.—That no increase be granted at present to the assistant mistress. BUILDINGS' SUB-COMMITTEE. The report of the Buildings Sub-Committee contained the following: Croesgoch School-The plans of the proposed alterations to this school were produced and the Architect pointed out that there was a differ- ence between him and the local Managers with regard to certain measurements.—It was resolved that, after the Architect had satisfied himself as to the correctness of the measurements the plans be sent to the Board of Education for approval. Fishguard Council School. The Architect reported that the plans of this new school were in hand.—The committee pointed out that it was a matter of urgency and asked the Architect to give his first attention to the completion of these plans. A communication from the Fishguard, Man- agers as to the delay in completing the new building was read and it was resolved that nothing could be done in the matter until the plans had been submitted and approved. Henner School The Architect explained why he had not yet prepared plans and specifi- cations for the new closets.—The Committee re- quested him to visit the school at Henner to see what was necessary to be done and to spend a sum not exceeding £ 10 on additional closet accommodation. Goodwick New School.—The protest of the Manorowen Parish Meeting against that parish being included in the expenses of the proposed new school at Goodwick was considered and it was recommended that the matter stand over for the present. The Attendance Committee considered the reports and returns of the Attendance Officers for the month of May. The average attendance for the county for the month was 11,202.9 and the percentage of average attendance 83.9, being .5 less than that for April. A communication from the Head Master of the Fishguard National School was read with regard to the transfer of children from one school to another at Fishguard, and it was decid d to send a circular to all Head Teachers stating that the Committee will ask the Attendance Officers to report all cases of transference without certifi- cates. Among the report of the Furnishing Com- mittee were the following :— LETTERSTON. The Committee [considered a letter from the correspondent claiming that the contribution from the Authority towards the new stove would be 14s 3d and not 10s, the amount which the Authority had agreed to pay and stating that -the Managers would refer the matter to the ruling of -the Board of Education under section 73 of the Education Act, 1902.- The Committee recommend that the letter be acknowledged to the Correspondent and state that the Authority would be glad to learn the ruling of the Board of Education after the Managers have received it. FISHGUARD COUNCIL SCHOOL.-A resolution of the Managers was considered asking the Local Education Authority to procure a hat and cloak stand. The Committee recommend that this matter be deferred for the present and that the managers be asked to supply an estimate of the cost and to state how many pegs would be required. Henner School.—A resolution of the Managers was considered asking for two desks for the assistant teachers and for a portable hat and cloak stand. The Committee recommend san- ctioning the obtaining of two desks for the teachers and to ask the Managers to obtain an estimate showing the cost of a hat and cloak stand. HAVERFORDWEST BAPTIST COLLEGE ENDOWMENTS At the Charities Committee, the Clerk read the letters he had written to Mr. J W Philipps, M.P., and to Mr. Owen Philipps, M.P., with reference to the provisions of the scheme which the "Local Education Authority objected to A reply from Mr Owen Philipps was also read containing a quotation from Mr McKenna's letter, which was as follows The case of the Haverfordwest Baptist Collegs was before me personally very soon after I was appointed to this office and I went into it very carefully and came to the conclusion that the Board could not possibly do otherwise than seal the scheme to which your constituents object. There can be no question, I think, that the Board acted fully within their powers, and this being so it was necessary to weigh the various conflicting con- siderations against each other. I am sorry there should be any local dissatisfaction, but I am satisfied on reconsideration that the decision was a right one." After considering the matter the Committee came to the conclusion that no steps could be taken with regard to the altera- tion of the scheme. Archdeacon Hilbers moved that the first part of the recommendation be deferred until after the report had been received. This would allow the local people to have their wishes considered Mr P Morgan said that undoubtedly the rate- payers and parishioners would have a say. The amendment was seconded, and the report adopted,
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NEWPORT, PEM i WHO WAS "TI:GID' Apropos to the answer to this query, Mr Ladd Davies, the secretary of the Tegid Memorial Fund, writes Tegid was a bachelor and never married, henoe the allusion to a son and grand-daugh- ter is inaccurate. I do not think he ever came in contact with the Guest family. He was a great favourite with Lady Llanover (Gwenynen Gwent), through whose interven- tion Lord Chancellor Cottenham presented him with the living of Nevern, on the 27th August, 1841. which he held until his demise on the 2nd of May, 1852." MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT.—Dr. Havard, reported at District Council the district was free from infectious diseases. The people down his way were busy rubbing and scrub- bing, and cleaning their premises ready for the visitors.—He applied for leave of absence for a fortnight. His duties would be attended to by his partner, Dr. Rees.—Mr. D. J. Edwards, in proposing that the application be granted, humorously remarked that it had been suggested that Dr. Rees would do better. (Laughter).—Mr. J. Rees; Well in that case Dr. Havard need not come back. (Renewed laughter). --The motion having been seconded it was passed.—The Inspector reported that in connection with the house being built in Crymmycli, he was able to state that the contractor had carried out the instructions of the Council satisfactorily.— Regarding the bungalow in course of erection b in Cwmyreglwys, he had found it necessary to < asK tne contractor to cnoose a site iurrner removed from the home for sanitary purposes. —Owing to a delay in connection with the roadside gullies in Long-street, Newport, he had been unable to make a systematic inspec- tion of the drainage of the street. He hoped to be able to report on the matter at the next meeting.—No infectious diseases had been reported during the month. The report and the inspector's journal were passed without comment. VIITORs.Dr Felix, of London is spending a holiday with his brother Mr H R Felix and Mrs Felix at Bridge House. NAUTICAL NOTES.-Capt Fred Seaborne paid a short visit home last week, as did Mr Herbert Davies chief officer of the barque Carnedd Llewellyn." This is the first visit of Mr Davies for two years. HOLIDAYS.—The Rev D G Phillips, rector, is spending his holidays at Swansea. The Rev T M James, rector of Meline, and Rev E Richards, Llanllawer, are kindly officiating in the church during the rector's absence. BETHLEHEM.—Last Sunday Mr D Spencer Jones, student at< Bangor, officiated at Beth- lehem church. Next Sunday the Rev- Reynolds, Pontycymmer, brotlier of the es- teemed headmaster of the Council School, will officiate. ILLNESS.—Much sincere sympathy is ex- pressed at the illness of the venerable and worthy pastor of Ebenezer chapel, the Rev J G Morris. Since his recent accident the rev pastor has not felt quite as usual. Everyone wishes him a speedy recovery. Mr P Jones, of the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, officiated before numerous congregations. COURT LEET.—Last Friday, the mayor (Capt D Mathias) presided at the Court Leet held at the Llwyngwair Arms. Mr Alderman John Williams, chemist, the esteemed father of the Corporation, was chosen foreman of the jury, which was empanelled by the bailiff, Mr Simon Williams, as follows: Messrs Stephen Evans, H R Felix, G B Bowen, Llwyngwair, Thomas Jenkins, David Jones, William James, John Ellis, John Davies, David James, "John Rowe, and W Evans, Bodmor, Fishguard The court was what is known as the "strays court." This means the bailiff has to report to the Court the num- ber of unshorn sheep on the mountain and common land. The sheep are supposed to be impounded. Mr Simon Williams in deliver- ing his report pointed out that many flocks were unshorn, but he had not impounded them. The foreman explained that the season was, as everyone knew, very late and cold and, under the circumstances, it was usual to allow flock owners a little time. Summer had lingered, in the lap of the spring. Therefore he suggested that the farmers should be given the privilege of waiting for more summer-like weather.—The Jury agreed. —A complaint was lodged, by Mr. Thomas Davies, living on the mountain, that neigh- bours had turned the mountain torrent from its course in such a way as to cause damage to his property. After discussion on the matter a deputation comprising Messrs G B Bowen, The Mayor, S Evans, and J Rowe were appointed to visit the place and report at the next court.—An application was made by Mrs Samuel Parrog, through her son, to erect a wall opposite her house at Parrog to prevent the sea damaging her property. The matter was discussed and a deputation appointed to visit the place and report to the subsequent court.—Two new burgesses were sworn in by the deputy clerk, Mr. Kendal, these were Mr. E W Rees, headmaster of the Fishguard National School, and Mr David Lewis, of the monumental works. After the oath had been administered the two new burgesses handed the regulation fee of 3s. 6d., which was disposed of in the customary way. Both burgessess suitably responded, acknow- ledging the honour conferred upon them by the court.—The death of Alderman Thomas James Davies, Merthyr, was recorded. The deceased was for many years a draper in the High Street, and held the honourable position of Mayor for two years. During his term of office, and largely through his instrumentality, the new bridge was erected over the river. He was highly esteemed by all, and his demise is much regretted. ARRIVFD,-Capt, Nicholas of the" Inch- borva" arrived at Cardiff on Monday last. AcCIDr.NT.-Deep sympathy is felt with Alderman John Hughes, who sustained an injury to one of his ribs. Everyone hopes the worthy alderman will have a speedy recovery DIVERSION OF LOWER TOWN HILi.The clerk, Mr Thomas Jenkins, has received an intimation requesting the Parish Council to appoint a deputation to confer with the com- mittee of the Fishguard Urban Council res- pecting the diversion of the steep hill at Lower Fishguard by way of Morfa Head. As it happens both the chairman and vice-chair- man are at present indisposed. But how far this misfortune bears upon the question in the ancient borough is uncertain. As a matter of fact there seems very little inclination to entertain the proposal at all. Just as many other projects, which are likely to cost hard cash, this one suffers from the same malady. True, some of the tradespeople desire to move with the times and. towards the main line running to London from T ishguard, but the running to London from Fishguard, but the cold hankering after Crymych and Cardigan sways public opinion. Naturally most of the residents would like to be able to reach Fish- guard quickly and easily, but those who cater for the wants of the people may not see eye to eye with them. As is the case with most people the tendency is to flock to the large centres for change, which latter consists in looking into shop windows for the latest fashions in dress. But this is already amply provided for locally, so that the main question is whether or not the people will support the diversion of the big steep at Lower Fishguard in order to have easy access to the splendid main line train service between Fishguard and up line towns to London. To the seafaring class, and this is large at Newport, the quick run from Car- diff to Swansea into Pembrokeshire must be a boon of the most important kind. The ex- press trains enable the boys to pay a brief visit which would be impossible by the slow branch line trains,such as runs into Crymmych and Cardigan. This point ought to induce the relatives of those who plough the main to give the project generous support. Those veterans, whose hill of life dips steeply down, can hardly be expected to take more than a passing intesest, but taking the advantages of easy access to Goodwick, which the diversion of the hill at Lower Fishguard would mean, everyone should accord the project hearty support. Even to tradesmen and shopkeepers the reduction of the hill would certainly en- able them to get their goods home more quickly and less laboriously than at present from Crymmych and Cardigan. Time is not far distant when conveyances will cease runn- ing to Crymmych altogether owing to lack of remuneration.—At any rate the Parish Coun- cil might, without inconvenience, yet to its credit ? convene a meeting and appoint a de- putation to meet the Fishguard representatives It will be an ordinary business courtesy cal- culated to perpetuate the ancient borough's good name. SCHOLASTIC Succrss.-Among the list of successful candidates at the recent preliminary examination for certificate, we find Miss Beer's name, from the Infant Council School Newp ort, and we wish to tender her our heartiest congratulations. Two years ago Miss Beer obtained the post of supplementary teacher at the said school, and now, in that short time she has succeeded, by dint of hard study, to pass the examination which quali- fies her as an assistant mistress. Egni a lwydd."
DINAS CROSS.
DINAS CROSS. NEW DEACONS.—At Gideon Chapel on Sunday last the following new deacons were chosen by the Church: Messrs Wm Evans, Hescwm; Dd Morris, Cross James Evans, Hescwm; Wm Jones, Wernclew .and David Harries. Cruglas. The date of installation has not been fixed. PARISH COUNCIL.—A special meeting of the Parish Council was held on Wednesday even- ing of last week, Capt D Harries, J.P., pre- siding. There were also present Messrs Dewi Harries, J.P., David Thomas, David Harries, Star; W Evans, Hescwm; W J Raymond, E Davies, Castle Hill; and John Tnomas.— Before proceeding with the business, viz., to consider a letter from Mr W L Williams, C.C., respecting the diversion of Lower Town Hill round Morfa Head, a resolution was passed congratulating the Rev. Geo Morgan (Council chairman), who entered the meeting later, on his recent marriage and wishing the vener- able pastor of the Tabernace many years of joy. Mr Morgan responded in happy vein, thanking the Parish Council for its felicitous resolution and advised those widowers and bachelors present not to lose further time in joining the joyous throng of benedicts, (laughter), and following his (Mr Morgan's) example.—Respecting the diversion of the hill leading to the breezy city the Rev Geo Morgan, in characteristic manner, said j he thought that the people of Dinas and their horses had become quite used to the J steep hill and did not quite recognise what 1 f material benefit would accrue to Dinas by its diversion. He, however, would like to hear what others thought of the project.—Several spoke in a similar strain and eventually a deputation consising of the Rev Geo Morgan, Capt T James, J.P., Mr W E Bennett, J.P., and Mr Dewi Harries, J.P., was appointed to confer with the committee of the Fishguard Urban Council on the project.—Briefly, the proposal was received somewhatl indifferenty on the whole. The Council declined to com- mit itself to any action which would entail expense. The feeling was that the Great Western Railway Company should go to the whole of the expense. The diversion would be of no benefit to the tradespeople. They further objected to anything that would be likely to close up the present road into Lower Town.—It should be added that, unfortunate- ly, Mr Edwin Bennett, J.P., Ashgrove, was away from home, having been called away, otherwise there would have been one, at least, and a weighty one, in favour of advanc- ing with the progressive spirit of the age. He is, it should be stated, in full sympathy with Mr Yorke's scheme and is prepared to support it for the benefit, which he feels certain will result, of the place. The tendency of the people is towards Fishguard Station which is now on the main, direct line to London. The hill, as everyone, who has given the point consideration, is aware prevents the G.W.R. Company and others from opening up through motor traffic with Aberystwyth, it also pre- vents many from taking advantage of the excellent railway facilities brought within easy reach of Dinas and Newport. Old cus- tom is slow in changing however much is to be gained in trade and convenience generally. Crymmych and Cardigan, simply on account of the stiff hills that intervene between Good- wick and the town named being hard to negotiate both by pedestrian and vehicles. Probably, many of the venerable worthies in the place concerned would prefer the old and longer route no matter how easy, short and comfortable the run to Goodwick might be- come. An absolutely safe flying machine, guaranteed to take them from the easy chair by the chimney corner to the cushion'd cor- rider coach of the boat train at Goodwick Harbour without a bump, would not in- duce them to change their ideas. Nor is it expected of them; but the future is to be thought of, the welfare of generations yet to come ought to be left something of a legacy to remind them that their forebears had their interests earnestly at heart. A moderate sum, to encourage the promoters who are working disinterestedly for the benefit of the community at large, might easily be raised in the place. It will show that Dinasites are not averse to progress. VISITORS.—On Sunday last Dr Cromwell Jones, of Merthyr, uncle to Miss Alderson, Belle View, paid a visit in his motor-car. Starting from Merthyr in the morning the Doctor reached Cardigan in four and a half hours. At Llandilo a halt was made for lunch. Dr Jones returned to Cardigan on Sunday evening to visit a patient who is under treatment by the brothers Evans. ILLNESS.—Mrs Gronow, Spring Gardens, is very seriously indisposed and is attended by Dr Rees, Newport. Much sympathy is felt for the young children. SEA NOTEs.-Capt John Reynolds, of the Dalrymple," son of Mr jas Reynolds, paid a brief visit home last week.—An auction sale of the Glyndwr lying at Cwmyreglwys is not to take place. INFANTILE SICKNESS.—Much sickness pre- vails among the young of the place. Several cases, very much like those at Fishguard, are under observation. DEMISE.—News has reached Dinas of the death at Guernsey of a brother of Mr Rogers, the senior coastguard. THE" GAZETTE.Some few weeks ago a list of subscribers to the Shipping Gazette was published, showing the receipt to the end of 1906 to have been £4 us. which went to pay for a year of the Gazette," The accounts were examined by Mr. Bennett. To meet the cost for the past half-year only £ 1 3s. has been collected, the balance having been paid by Mr. Dewi Harries Glan Hotel. It is hardly fair to expect Mr. Harries to be out of pocket to this extent, and it is hoped that the sea-faring community in the place will come forward with their subscriptions without delay. To plave the Gazette in the place is undoubtedly «, boon and those who benefit by it should be ready to bear the cost. GENERAL BooTH.-Admirers of the grand old general of Salvation Army fame, and who last week was made an honourary D.C.L. of Oxford, will have ample opportunity of hear- ing him on the local platform. Next month he is due at Fishguard, and lie will address a meeting in Cardigan on August 7th, in Bethania Chapel. The Mayor, Mr. E. Bowen, will preside. During last week some repre- sentatives of the Salvation Army have been in Cardigan, making arrangements in con- nection with the visit of their chief to the town.
Fishguard Bread for the Troops.
Fishguard Bread for the Troops. Out of many applicants the contract for supplying bread for the troops at Rosebush has been given by the War Office to Messrs D Rees and Co., bakers, Fishguard.
BETHEL, FISHGUARD.
BETHEL, FISHGUARD. The new pastor-elect, the Rev D P David, will officiate at the above Church on Sunday next.
MORVILLE.
MORVILLE. On Wednesday of last week the anniversary services were held at St David's Church, Mor- ville. The Rev J. Jenkins, B.A., curate of Llanwnda, preached at 2 p.m., and the Revs Canon Griffiths, B.D., vicar of Llanguike, and J. E. Jones, B.A., vicar of Llangan, preached at the 6 p.m. service. Tea was given to all comers, through the generosity of Mrs Edwards, Inn; JJMrs Harries, Lodor Vawr, and Mrs Williams, Greenway. The Misses Harries, Lodor Vawr, and Misses Edwards, New Inn, assisted in waiting at the tables. There were good congregations, in spite of the weather. The sermons were powerful and the services were heartily rendered.
Marwolaeth Mrs M. Roberts,…
Marwolaeth Mrs M. Roberts, Gasmorris Ymadawodd Mrs Mary Roberts a'r byd yn bedwar ugain a deng mlwydcl oed, Mehefin y 15fed cylisol. Ganwyd hi yn Plaslawrence, tyddyn yn ymyl Trefdraeth. Pan tua 12eg mlwydd oed symudodd gyda'r teulu i fferm Penyfeidr, tua banner militir o'r ty y bu hi farw ynddo, a'r ty yn yr hwti y bu hi byw or dydd ei phriodas, ac yn dwyn masnach helaeth a llwyddianus yn mlaen fel draper a grocer. Mor bell ag y gwyddom ni nid oedd dim yn hynod iawn yn ei phriod fel dyn na masnachwr. Yr oedd y llwyddiant a fu ar y siop yn ddiau i'w briodoli yn benaf i'w phersonoliaeth gref a'r cymhwysderau lawer uedd ynddi hi i ennill serch ac ymddiried y cwsmeriaid. Yr oedd masnachdy enwog Casmorris yn tynu dynion filltiredd lawer o llordd i brynu nwyddau oblegyd fod gan Mrs Roberts gydwybod, a'u bod yn cael eitbaf gwerth eu harian bobamser o'i dwylaw hi a'i theulu. Tra yn rhoi gofal addas i'w haoigylehiadau tymhorol talai ein hanwyl chwaer sylw mawr hefyd i bethau mwy pwysig yr enaid. Nid oedd hi fel llawer o grefyddwyr, yn gadael y byd i gael y cyfryw yn barhaus a chrefydd i gerdded a tbraed dolurus, os nid gwaediyd, ar ei ol. O'r tu arall, yr oedd hi trwyei hoes eithriadol hir yn ceisio yn gyntaf deyrnas Dduw a'i gyfiawnder Ef. Ymunodd yn gynar yn aelod gyda'r Methodistiaid Calfinaidd yn Woodstock, a chafodd ei derbyn i'r cglwys yno gan yr enwog Tomos Richards, Abergwaun —a meddyliai gryn lawer o'r rhagorfraint hono. Bu yn aelod yn nghapel Trefin am oddeutu 78 mlynedd. Yr oedd dros bedair mill tit, rhwng Casmorris a Threfin, ond parhaodd i fyned trwy arw a theg ar hyd y cyfnod maith hwn i'r moddion, hyd rbyw 10 mlynedd yn ol pin y tafllwyd hi o'i cherbyd acv derbyniodd niweid- iau trymion. Ar wahacol adegau torrod ei dwy fraich a'i gliniau hefyd ar dri amgylcbiad gwahanol. Tair blynedd yn ol cafodd ymosod- iad ysgafn o'r parlys eithr ni chyfyngwyd hi i'r gwely hyd yr ychydig fisoedd divveddaf. Bu dan deimladau dyfnion mewn diwygiadau yn Woodstock, a bu byw i weled tri o honynt. Yn yr Arglwydd lesn yr oedd pob gras yn ogyfuwch ac i gyd yn berffaith, ond yn hen saint y Bibl, a phob saint ar eu hoi cawn ryw un rinwedd fel o'i ysgwydd yn uwch na'r rhin- weddau eraill. Brigyn uchnf pren dawioldeb Abraham oedd ffydd, ac eiddo Moses llariaidd- dra, ac eiddo Job auiynedd. Yr oedd y rhiu- weddau sydd yn gwneud cymeriad Cristion i fynu i'w dael i gyd yn ein hauwyl chwaer oed- ranus, eto yr hyn oedd yn sefyll allan fwyaf amlwg ynddi oedd gwrolder. Yr oedd yn ddewr iawn o galon. Meddai y dewrder a an- nogir arnotn gan yr Apostol Petr—" Chwan- egwch at eich ffydd rhinwedd," neu yn well, wrolder. Nid ar faes y gwaed yn unig nac yn bonaf y gwelir y gwron. Mae eisiau gwrolder i fod yn onest, i wrthsefyll temptasiwn, i ddweyd y gwir, i fod y peth ydym, ac nid i gymeryd arnotn ein bod y peth nid ydym. Gofyna parhad mcwn ufudd-ded i Dduw, yn nghanol helyntion a thraflerthion bywyd fwy o ddewrder nag a ddangoswyd gan y rhai oedd yn wynebu bidogau a bwledi trarwil mewn brwydr. Gait un ymgyfoethogi heb wrolder, gall dyn fyw bywyd esuiwyth hebddo, eithr nis gall fyw bywyd cyfiawn a da. Y calonau goreu o hyd yw y calonau dewraf. Os oedd Mrs Roberts yn ddim yr o dd yn wrol. Byddai yn unig y dauaweiniau mawrion ddigwyddodd iddi yn ddigon i lethu cyrph a meddyliau y rhan fwyaf o ddynion, ond meiddiodd hi ddal yn sir- iol o danyut heb achwyn nemawr neu ddim, ac ail ennill ei hiechyd arferol yn ol bob tro wedi y cwbl. pob cadarn gwan ei ddiwedd," a phan ddaeth ei diwedd hi gwynebodd ei cbystudd olaf, fel y damweiniau enbyd blaen- orol, yn gwbl dawel ac ymo-ityngol i ewyllus ei Duw. Trwy hin oer a gwlawiog daeth lluaws yn nghyd i'w hangladd, a chladdwyd ei gweddill- ion marwol yn lIe beddrod ei phertbynasau yn mynwent Mathri, mewn gwir ddiogel obaith u adgyfodiad dedwydd i gael treulio y fythol oes yn ngwmni y Gwaredwr ag y bu yn ei garu mor fawr, ac yn ei broffesu mor ffyddlawn a dilychwin am namyn deng mlynedd, cant. Darllenwyd penod o'r Bibl yn Gymraeg yn y ty ar ddydd yr angladd gan y Paach Ifan Davies, Llanglofian, a gweddiwyd yn Saesoneg gan y Parch Mr Williams (M.C.), Tyddewl.- Yn Eglwys Fathri gweinyddwyd gan offeiriad dieithr ag oedd yn cynflawnu y gwaith yn lie y Parch D. Griffiths yn ei absenoldeb o'i gartref. Arwyddair bywyd Mrs Roberts oedcl-Both bynag a wneloch gwnewch ef a'ch boll egni, a gwnewch ef yn awr. Ddynion ieuaingc, mab- wysiadweh ef.—J. D. SYMMONS, Abergwaun.
Presentation at Carmarthen…
Presentation at Carmarthen Asylum. A very interesting presentation took placa at the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, on Saturday evening, when Dr. W. Gibbon, he acting medical superintendent of the institution, was presented with a purse of gold on the occasion of his leaving the services of the Joint Counties, a position which he has held with distinction and success for upwards of 25 years. The Rev. J. Marsden, B.D., vicar of Llanllwch, and chaplain of the Asylum,, oecupied the chair, and made the presentation, and in presenting the purse of gold, which had been subscribed to by the officers, nurses, attendants, and artisans engaged at the institution, said that he felt verv grieved that they were about to lose the services of their old friend, Dr. Gibbon, who had been with them for a quarter of a century, during which time they had worked so harmoniously and amicably to- gether (applause). He felt that with his advanced years, he would not be amongst them very long himself, and he, consequently felt the parting more so in that respect (hear hear). As all the old friends left one after another, he felt naturally, that he longedior his time to come as well, and he hoped that the Committee of Visitors, ikini he had faithfully served, would tieat him as favour- able as they had Dr. Gibbon (hear, hear, and applause). He was loath to part with his old friend, but he hoped that he bad a brig it future and a long life before him, and wherever lie de- cided to spend the remainder of his days, he trust- ed that he would continually hear from him and all connected with the institution would feel anxious as to his future welfare (hear, hear, and applause.) It "artJ work to eulogise a man in his presence he preferred doing so when the man was absent, but all hi had said of the worthy doctor came from his heart, and in his departure from their little circle of officers, he felt that he was losing a dear friend one the more they knew him the more they respected and revered (loud applause). The testimonial, which he had the honour of presenting to him—that valuable purse of gold—showed the esteem nnd respect in which II he was held by the entire staff of the institution. They contributed with such spontanuity that they were almost lighting as to who should be the first to subscribe (hear, hear, and applause). The testimonial was the most valuable that had ever been given to an officer in the history of thuX Asylum-a matter of 42 years (hear, hear). Such a record would speak more eloquently than any words of his as to the popularity of the worthy doctor. In conclusion he hoped that he would live long and have the best of health, and that wherever he would settle down, or whatever position he would take up, he could assure him that he would ever retain the affectionate regard, esteem, affection, and best wishes of the persons amongst whom he had laboured so successfully and harmoniously for over 25 years (loud applause) He had much pleasure in handing over the testimonial. The purse in which the gold was contained, was of silk, aud made by Mis. Marsden, the chaplain's wife, and the initials, W. G." were very nicely worked thereon. Mr. G. J. Hodges, storekeeper, wished to # dorse all that Mr. Marsden had said as to the good qualities of Dr. Gibbon. He had been con- nected with him for the passed 22 years, and during that time he had found him one of the best and kindest disposed gentleman it was possible to meet. He had had occasion to summons him professionally on numerous occasions during that time, and he had always found him most willing and zealous in the discharge of his duties in allev- iating the sufferings of his (the speaker's) own family, and he could speak in the same high terms of his treatment of the patients. He had a kind word for all the patients under his charge, and treated them as suffering and unfortunate human- ity, always considerate of their feelings and fail- ings. Those of them who are capable of realizing that Dr. Gibbon was leaving them heard with poignant regret of his departure. The testimonial itself spoke more eloquently than he could of the high esteem in which he was held. It was the mo^t valuable that had ever been subscribed for by the staff, and the eagerness with which it was subscribed was contagious. That of the late Matron (Mrs Haydn Williams) was freely and heartily subscribed to, but Dr. Gibbon's was, if anything, more so. He would also re-echo Mr. Marsdea's good wishes as to Dr. Gibbon's future happiness and success. Dr. H. Leslie Crnig, the assistant medical officer said thftt although he had only known Dr. Gibbon fur six months, he would like to express his opinion of him as an administrator, and as a gentleman who had the success of the institution at heart. During the time Dr. Gibbon had acted itS medical superintendent, it struck him most forcibly that he had a powerful grasp of adminis- trative affairs. The fact of his having made so many improvements during the short time he had occupied that office proved that he Was fitted to take over a position of trust and responsibility, and he ventured to say that if his successor would only prove as successful in this respect as Dr. Gibbon, then the committee could be congratu- lated up m the appointment which they had just made. During Dr. Gibbon's short term in sole charge of the institution he had been able to re- duce the cost of maintenance from 8s. 9d. to Ss. 5id per week, or a reduction of id per head per day, which would mean a saving to the rate- payers of the three counties of Carmarthen, Pem- bioke, and Cardigan, of 4400 a year in the aggregate. He wished him all success in what- ever position he would take up and he would always think of him as a worthy and excellent c 1 eague. Mr. Ben Thomas, the head attendant for the past 37 years, said that he felt keenly the departure of Or. Gibbon, who he remembered coming amongst them as a young man, and they had always work- ed most harmoniously and cheerfully together. he felt the severance so keenly that he was almost unable to express himself sufficiently in words. Dr. Gibbon's devotion to duty, his care and in- terest for the welfare of the inmates, and courtesy at all times to the members of the staff of the in- stitution had endeared him to all. There was a lot more he would like to say in praise of the worthy doctor, but words failed him. He wbhed him every success and happiness in the future. The Matron (Miss Lilian Jeffreys) also spoke of her 14 years knowledge of Dr. Gibbon as a perfect gentleman towards the nurses and patients, and she knew how the patients on her side of the institution felt at the loss which they would sus- tain by the severance of his connection with the Asylum. Dr. Gibbon's future could not be more happy and successful than she could wish it. Dr. Gibbon, in replying, appeared overcome with emotion, and thanked, with all sincerity all who had subscribed so handsomely towards his testimonial. He was very grieved and sorry that he was compelled to leave through no fault of his own, but one could not prevent age coming amongst them. He had spent a quarter of a cent- ury of the best part of his life in the service of the three Counties, and he had endeavoured at all times to do his duty conscientiously to the Com- mittee and to the patients under his charge, and in some way tried to make the lives of the patients more cheetful and happy in thtirsad sunomdings He would neter forget the time he had spent amongst them, and all those connected with the institution would always have a warm and affect- ionate place in his heart. He, again, thanked them s: *:e ey for their t )ken of good will towards him, and tiusled that none of them would ever have a less bright, happy, and successful future than he could wish them.
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MATHRY. On Thursday afternoon last the Sunday School at Nebo held their annual tea paity. Summer being such a long time coming, to replace the cold Artie weather which is new prevalent, it was de- cided to have tea in-doors, and by the kind Mr mission of Mr. Williams, it was held in the old Sessions room-an ideal room for such treats, and by the way, would it be wrong if hi passing we were to sugest to the young friends of Mathry and surrounding district what a fine meeting place this would make, if a literary society was formed, or a reading loom established. But to return to our ea. The tables were very nicely laid out, and the following ladies superintended and catered for the young folk :—Mrs. Griffiths and Mrs. Harries Upper House; Mrs. and Miss Lawrence, Lower House; Mrs. Evans, Cnwchaidd; Misses Williams Farmer's Arms; Mrs. Miles, Gilfach, Misse3 Miles, Tregidrig, and Miss Bateman assisted by several of the sterner sex, one of whom, Mr. John Walters, deserves especial mention for boiling the water &c. Before tea, sports were held in a field kindly placed at our disposal by Mr. Griffiths, U pper House, and these were arranged by Messrs. E. J. Evans and Mansel, Mathry Shop, and they did their best to amuse the youngsters. When the time for tea arrived, the scholars were marched through the village in procession, headed by a banner carried aloft by two of the stronger scholars with the incription, Ysgoi Sabbothol Mathri a banner which has been borne aloft for very many years by tins school, and kept in safe custody by Mrs. Griffiths, Upper House. While at tea we enjoyed music of every description on a a phonog»aph by Mr. W. Thomas, but unfortune- ately rain came on before we finished, and the sports programme which had been arranged to take place after tea had to be postponed till a future day, when we hope to have the same at the sta-side. However, as the tea room was not the proper place for amusement, we had a spacious store loft placed at our disposal by Mr. Lawrence, and there the young folk enjoyed themselves under the superintendence of Messrs. Evans and Mansell, who supplied the youngsterri with sweets. At 7 p.m., all went to Nebo, which which was literally packed, and a capital meeting was en- joyed. Mr. Evans deserves thanks for his untire- ing efforts in getting the singing and recitation to such a high state of perfection, and we hope this will not be the last, but that lie will at once arrange for another one, because it is an undoubt- ed fact that the literary meetings are a splendid training school for the young people to speak and recite in public. One item on the programme we are bound to refer to, and it is the action song en- titled "Old King Alcohol." Mr. Evans, sang the air and six of the male scholars went through their different actions keeping in time with the air, it was received with a furore of applause, and a second turn was given. This is a novelty for a. Cwrdd Adrudd, and merits copying. The usual vote of thanks terminated one of the best little meetings ever held in the district. It is intended to go through the same programme at Blaenllyn and Llangloffan, and return greetings are expected from each.
Eisteddfod at Goodwick.
Eisteddfod at Goodwick. LARGE ATTENDANCE AND KEEN COMPETITION. A very successful eisteddfod was held at Goodwick in a spacious marqueee yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, under the auspices of Berachah C.M. Church and in aid of the building fund. During the morning the out- look, metereological, was rather opaque but near noon the conditions brightened consider- ably and everything gave promise of success. The Committee had arranged the large mar- quee, on a field, kindly lent by Mr E Jackson, Duilryn Farm, with admirable skill, nothing being overlook for the comfort of everyone concerned. At the hour of opening there was a numerous assembly which gradually in- creased as the afternoon wore on. Alderman H. A. Williams, Letterston, who very kindly undertook the duties of conductor, in a brief introduction, expressed pleasure in being present to help the cause. He begged to be excused a lengthy address because of the formidable programme to be gone through. He thereupon asked the president to address the meeting. Alr W. George James, J.P., Llysyronen,in his presidential speech, said nothing gave more incentive to education than competitions of the class which obtain at eisteddfodau and for that reason alone they were worthy of sup- port. It grave him the utmost pleasure to be present and hoped the cause at Berachah, which had been a great factor in the religious instruction of the place, would benefit by those proceedings. Every Welshman ought to be proud of the eisteddfod, because he never in his career knew of anything embodied therein which was not calculated to enhance the social and moral conduct of the people at large (applause). Miss Minnie Stephens, Swansea, then gave the eisteddfod song in fine style the fair artiste's efforts meeting with deafening plau- dits.—Miss Rosser, A.L.C.M., was the appoint- ed accompanist, and she performed her task in a most satisfactory manner. In these duties of pianhforte accompanist, Mrs Rowlands, Good- wick, proved of considerable and valuable assistance, giving complete satisfaction. Officials and adjudicators performed their respective duties most ably. These were as follows:—Adjudicators: Music—Mr David Thomas, Mus. Bac. (Oxon), Pontardulais; Poetry and Recitations—Mr J Cadifor Sam- uel, Llanelly Essays—Alderman H A Williams, Letterston; Prize Bags—Mrs J S Davies, Goodwick, and Mrs J G James, Rhosycaerau Horse Shoe-Mr John Williams, Pontiago, and Mr John Howells, Harbour Works. RESULTS. Children's vocal solo boy or girl not over ia,years of age-" Bring them in "—i, Lily of the Valley"; 2, Bessie Williams, West-st., Fishguard. Recitation for children under 14, The Brook."—The adjudicator complimented the committee on the selectiqn of the piece which was one of Tennyson's best.-i, Sarah Ann Nicholas, Tresissillt Fach 2, Anita Thomas, Goodwick. Both did very well. Baritone solo, for those who had not won a prize- "Pinacl Anrhvdedd." Mr Lewis, Efailwen.—The adjudicator said the winner had a better voice than any of the other five competitors, and he possessed an easy style and manner on the stage. Children's vocal solo, for boy or girl not over 14—" Killarney 1st (glil), MissMyfon- wy Jones, West-street, Fishguard (assistant at the" Echo" Newsagency); 1St (boy), Rupert Thomas, Hazel Beach, Neyland.—Mr Thomas (adjudicator) desired to commend the com- mittee upon the choice of the solo, because it was calculated to inculcate a love of the beau- teous in nature. Myfonwy had a good, well- managed mature voice, and this was where she scored over the others. Englyn— Capel newydd Berachah "-i, Benjaminiad." Duet for children under 15, Home, sweet home "—Miss Olwen John, and Master Gar- field Hughes, of Goodwick, who were warmly complimented on their musical voices. The adjudicator had never heard Madam Patti sing that song but he ventured to believe that she never gave more pleasure than the win- ners of the prize.—Miss Olive Hughes was the accompanist. Best Prize Bag.-ist Miss Evans, Rose Inn, Efailwen 2nd, Mary Arthur. Best Horse Shoe, eighteen competitors.— Prize divided between Air Tom Harries, Pen- cw Forge, and Mr D Williams, foreman smith at Harbour Works, Juvenile choirs, I sing because I love to sing." Three choirs entered, viz, Fishguard Warblers, canductor Mr James Owen Good- wickians, Mr J W Canning, conductor and St Nicholas Juveniles, conducted by Mr T W H Jones.—The prize was awarded to the Fishguard Warblers.—The adjudicator said the voices in the St Nichalos choir were a trifle scattered, and lacked colouring, but the expression was fair. Goodwick was better in the alto and treble, more varied but not unified in most of the passages. Fish- guard possessed a richer blend of voices and balance, good, charming opening, delightfully light rhythm the chromatic notes were quite good, expression .everywhere natural; held out well. Soprano solo, 0 for the wings of a dove from Hear my Prayer." Three entered and the adjudicator said he was sorry that only one kept in tune. A singer with a more mature voice would have no difficulty in tak- ing the prize.-ist Miss Gladys Edwards, Rosebnsh. Essay "Opportunity," not to exceed six pages of foolscap.—Mr W Thomas, printer, Cardiff (son of Mr J Thomas, Wallis, Fish- guard). Recitation (open) Y Llongddrylliad," Mr Albert Jones, St David's. Tenor solo, The Lord is my Shepherd."— Mr Titus Jones, Letterston, who was, said the adjudicator, fully deserving of the prize. Stanza, six verses of eight lines-" Sefydlog- rwydd"—chair value 10/6. The winner was Mr William Thomas, printer, Cardiff. The winner's father, Mr John Thomas, was chaired in his son's absence. Ladies choir competition, Y Deryn Par." Newport choir, conductor, Mr H R Felix, accompanist, Miss Hughes; Pencaer choir, conductor Mr J N Williams, I ontiago, accompanist, Mrs Rowlands. Mr Thomas said he did not flatter when he said he had been highly delighted with the first choir. It was absolutely a perfect ren- dering. Perfect blend, beautiful balance of tone and very mature. It was a delight to hear such ladies sing. There was no forcing in the least. Of course, even when matured they required training; but the Newport ladies were perfect in all the qualities of good vocalists. They did not, as many did, affect the masculine voice.—He ventured to say there was not a suffragette among them (laughter).—The rhythm was delightfully smooth from beginning to end. Pencaer was a good second. It had not quite so good -in- tonation at the end of the first part but they were a formidable choir. Baritone solo, True till death." Mr D. J. Richards, Letterston. There were four com- petitors, but the adjudicator regretted the singing was, on the whole, somewhat disap- pointing. The winner was the only one who sang in tune. Duett, tenor and bass, Excelsior.' Three parties competed. Winners, Messrs P Hancock, Robleston, and W Morris, Taibach. Messrs Titus Jones, Letterston, and W Davies, Tre- vine and Messrs J H Thomas, Llanon, and D J Richards, Letterston, also entered the competition. The winners were the best balanced, and the tenor was especially good. Messrs Jones and Davies also sang well, but Messrs Thomas and Richards failed to start and so retired. Chief Choral Competition (not less than io voices'), Enaid Cu, mae dyfroedd oenon (Isalaw), prize £ 5 5s. Prize awarded to the Maenclochog choir, conducted by Mi L> Jivans, stationmaster; accompanist, Mr J Harries, Narberth. The other choirs were Goodwick, conductor, Mr Tom John accompanist, Mrs Rowlands. Newport, conductor, Mr H R Felix; accompanist, Miss Hughes. They sang in the order named.—Mr Thomas pre- faced his adjudication by hoping they would part as friendly as they had met. He felt certain that Wales would rise to greatness in choral singing without mere competition, because they were a thoroughly musical nation both in intent and temperament. But there was no question that their choral sing- ing suffered, compared with the English, through lack of regular practice, They had the material, but this was no good without training. It was not the man with the most brains who was usually the most successful; but the man with the average brain, and who had the grit and determination in addition (applause). It was the indifference to practice that made them lose at the National eistedd- fod against the English choirs. He asked them not to feel lie was a schoolmaster giving lessons. Thank goodness he had left that profession (laughter) but he remembered there were some by his side and he must be careful (renewed laughter). He offered a word of advice on the position of the piano, which should be placed on one side of the choir, at an angle say of 45 degrees. It would be better for the choir and adjudicator alike. -No. i (Maenclochog) had good quality of voices, clear, tenors smooth, and the basses quite even in tone there was nothing of that scene-shifting business about it. He always liked the bass to be forward with the voice as if coming from the teeth the bass was splen- did without undue exertion. It was always the best to remember the adage B natural.' The balance of voices in the tempo were happy, nothing jumpy, and notes were quite correct.—No. 2 (Goodwick): Voices good, but not so smooth nor forward as No. i. A little sharp at one point, lah soh, which was not sufficiently distinct. The whole move- ment was double forte, and he did not like the douche coming in. But it was difficult to impress people with the fact that to be natural was to be effective. He liked the choir very much, and thought they had given a very worthy performance indeed. What he missed was the little waviness in the tenors, but that was perhaps due to one or two good voices among the bad ones. No .3 (Newport) was not quite so satisfactorily" balanced as No i and 2; there was, however, much strength in their singing and there was improvement in their cresendo sopranos just a trifle flat on page t., and the tenors and bass seemed afraid that something was going to happen. Briefly No i was smooth and well- balanced, No 2 not quite so smooth and No 3 not quite up 10 the others. He guessed they had already decided, and had adjudicated the adjudicator. (Loud applause). Mrs W Geo James, Llysyronen, invested the conductor, Mr Evans, amid renewed plaudits, and that leader was shouldered amid a scene of enthusiasm. Male Voice competition for choirs of not less than 25 voices—" Mae Nhad wrth y Llyw," prize £ 2 3s. Five choirs competed in the following order Letterston, conductor, Mr W Jenkins Letterston United, conductor, Mr D J Richards; Goodwick, conductor, Mr Arthur Davies Gilfach Ouarrymen, conduct- or, Mr John Morris, Pensarn; Croesgoch Choir, conducted by Mr W E Roberts, Peny- sgwarne. Before No 5 commenced, the conductor, Mr H A Williams, had to warn some of the audience that public protest was inadmissable and he would not allow it. Apparently ob- jections were taken against some of the mem- bers of No 5 they having, it was alleged, sung in one of the previous choirs. At the close and before the adjudication was given, Mr Williams invited any aggrieved persons to lodge objections if there were any to the secretary. None, however, were forthcoming. Mr Thomas, in his adjudication, said the tenors in No i party were inclined to be throaty the parts that added interest to any composition were not made enough of; un- certain intonation, slightly rough and open in places.—No 2 party made a false start; second tenors were too prominent and detracted from the melody balance was fair with the ex- ception of two tenors, but on the whole the performance was a careful one.—No 3 party. Inner parts weak, attack a little uncertain it. was a question of mixing up the tenors the solos were not quite so good as No 2 the tenors were looking at one another as if not knowing where ye are (laughter) —No 4 possessed very smooth voices, including the bass the rhymatic of this party was striking; the music was not forced but went smoothly it was a lilting and happy performance from beginning to end.—No 5 party. The second bass was a little hollow and cavern-like in tone. Let them not go back to the stone age; the solo voices were weak and second tenors not sufficiently united the trio in the middle 'was a little rough. He had singled out one choir for its smoothness and the natural way they had sung that was No. 4 (applause).— The winning party was the Gilfach Quarry- men, the conductor being duly invested with the prize amid hearty applause* VOTES OF THANKS. The Rev J. D. Symmons, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mr W. George James for presiding, said they had a chairman who was larger than the chair. Mr James had had the honour of occupying the chair at the Baptist Association, when he delivered a most lucid and able address. They were exceedingly glad of his presence and assistance that day. In reply, Mr James said the lovely music he had enjoyed that day more than compensated him for any little trouble he might have been put to. They had to thank Mr Jackson for his kindness in lending the field (applause). Everything passed off most successfully, des- pite the rather heavy showers during the afternoon. Most fortunate was the com- mittee in its workers, everyone of whom played an important part. Doubtless Mr. Thomas is one of the most able adjudicators of music ever officiating in the county. His grasp of the numerous pieces was excep- tionally clear and the way he delivered his adjudications won the admiration of every- one. The same applies to the other officials. Too much praise cannot be given the two hon. secretaries, Messrs E Anthony, head- master. of Henner School, and Mr A J Rowlands, draper of Goodwick,* both of whom worked indefatigably, and the success of the eisteddfod in unquestionably mainly due to their self-sacrificing efforts. An excellent concert was held in the even- ing, attended by a numerous audience. Full report next week. Mr Arthur Davies and Mr E A Anthory also made a few appropriate remarks and Mr H A Williams announced that an eisteddfod would be held on Whit-Monday, 1908, in aid of funds for erecting a public hall at Good- wick.
REHOBOTH, MATHRY.
REHOBOTH, MATHRY. On Thursday, June 20th, the Sunday School meeting in this place held their annual tea treat and literary meetint,junavoidably postponed fiora Good Friday, when the treat is invariably held. The weather was very wet, ibut just as tea com- menced the clouds dispersed and the youngsters were able to enjoy themselves by racing, jumping, and other sports ia a field adjoining the chapel, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr. £ J. Lawrence. Messrs. J. W. Evans and J. O. Phillips assisted by others superintended the sports. At 7 p.m. a peremtcry command from Mr. W. Bobeits had the effect of clearing the field instantly, and as a lengthy programme had to be gone through, the wisdom of the step was apparent before it termin- ated. It was a treat to hear the juveniles sing and recite; indeed, they commence leciting as soon as they are able to talk, and bearing this in mind, we were not surprised in the least at the eloquence and coolness shewn by some of the adults. The usual votes of thanks proposed by tne venerable Rev. T. Lewis, terminated a very pleasant meeting. It was gratifying to see such great improvement in the behaviour of the gallery folk at this meeting. The following ladies super- intended the tea:—Mrs. Phillips, Mathry Mrs. Morse, Tregarched j Mrs. Lewis, Khoslanog Mrs Thomas, Torbant Fach; Mrs. Davies, Old Orchard; Mr?. Page, Binchurn; Mrs. Williams, Rhoslanog; Miss Phillips, Trefigan; Miss Thomas Tregarched; and Mrs. Evans, Chapel House, Mrs Evans, contractor, took charge of the most necessary part of a tea treat, viz, boiling the water.
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