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CONWAY BAPTIST EISTEDDFOD.
CONWAY BAPTIST EISTEDDFOD. A SUCCKSSFUI. EVENT. It was in the year 1879 that the Christmas Day Eisteddfod of the Conway Welsh Baptists was inaugurated by the well-known bard, Ban- gorian," and it is an event which is much looked forward to by local Eisteddfodwyr. Although the weather on Christmas Day was conducive to out-door recreation, there was a vary gratifying attendance alt the first meeting in the afternoon. Councillor J. E. Conway- Jones was the president, and Menai was the conductor of both meetings, which he did with admirable tact and wit. The proceedings were opened with a competi- tion between the Penmaeinimawr and Conway Brass Bands with .Rammer's march, La Vivan- diere." The performances of both bands were very good. The Penmaeanmawr Band was awarded the prize amidst cheers. There was only one entrant into the juvenile solo competition (under 12), viz., Miss Catherine Ellen Williams, daughter of Councillor and Mrs. John Williams, rwndslhe was deemed worthy of the prize. For the stanza upon "Salt," there were ten competitors, and Bangorian was adjudged the best. In the competition for any .solo, for any voice (for those who had never won a prize), Miss Jones, Bryn Tirion, 'Conway, was the best. The juvenile recitation upon The Cat and the Moiuse (for thoise under 16): 1, Maggie Evans, Hendre; 2, Lily Martin, Conway; 3, Blodwen Williams, TJppergate-street, Conway. The Chairman wished the audience the com- pliments of the .season. He had refused often the request to preside at the Eisteddfod, but at last decided to iShow his, side with the Baptists. The speaker gave a resume of the history of the National Eisteddfod from its inception. He re- ferred to the one held on the banks of the Con- way by Maelgwyn Gwynedd in the sixth cen- tury, to the one held in Conway Castle, in 1861, when the celebrated Llew Llwyfo was in his prime, and Madame Edith Wynne appeared as the Welsh Nightingale. Then there was the Menai Bridge Eisteddfod that gave us Miss Mary Davies., a name that would live as long as the Eisteddfod existed. The speaker also, paid a tri- bute to Eos Morlais, whose singing he would never forget. It was in the year 1879 that the local Eisteddfod was about to founder on the rocks, when a strong voice called out Man the lifeboat." Bangorian managed the life- boat, and several Baptists came into the boat. They knew it was hard to drown a Baptist. (Laughter.) The ship that was saved had ex- isted for twenty-nine years. (Applause.) He (the speaker) was its commander that afternoon, and Menii was its sailing master. (Laugh- ter.) The Baptist cause had benefited by about ,o, and the committee during the period of 29 years had spent in prizes, &c., nearly £1,200. (Hear, hear.) Then followed poetical effusions by the bards, Bangorian and Menai, which were heartily ap- plauded. Out of four competitors in the pianoforte solo, Biurgmullar's "Rondoletto in C," Miss Mamie Martin, Conway, was awarded the prize. Several competitors entered into the competi- tion for tenor or soprano, but so excellent was the singing of Gwenno, Gwenino, pan y'th wel- ais," by Mr. R. Edmund Jones, that the adju- dic itor had no hesitation in awarding him the prize. THE BRASS BAND COMPETITION. Penmaenmawr Band was the firsit to take the stage for the performance of the selection, Songs of the Sea," and Conway followed. The work of the two was much appreciated, and loudly applauded. Mir. C. Bennett, Bandmaster of the Rhosllan- erchrugog Band, was the adjudicator, and stated that his adjudicatikm in extenso would appear in a professional paper. He, however, said that tihe contest was a -good one, and that there was not much between the bands, but he awarded the prize to the Penmaenmawr Band. In fact, the two bands played too loud for an indoor contest—imare. especially so, Conway. It would be well for both bands to .study the fault of playing too loud. THE EVENING MEETING. There was a crolwded attendance at the even- ing meeting, which was presided over by His Worship the Mayor of Councillor (Councillor Dr. M. J. Morgan). The successful band gave a selection as the opening item, and the bandmaster was invested with the prize and the challenge cup for their work in the afternoon. The ceremony was greeted with cheers. Mr. R. Edmund Jones, as a winner in the afternoon, sang a very acceptable song in good voice, and qruiÏite delighted his hearers. In the competition for contralto or baritone, there was. an excellent contest. In fact, it was a concert in itself, as the. pieces cho-seii by the several competitors were very acceptable, and kept the audience interested right to the end. The prize was divided between Miss Brown, Rose Cottages, Conway, who .sang He was De- spised," and is a pupil of Miss Maldwyn Price, Colwyn Bay, and Mir. E. R. Jones,, of Holyhead, who. sang Cymru, fy Ngw.lad." He is a pupil of Dr. Roland Rogers, of B'angor. Miss Edith Evans, of Hendre, was the winner of the .chief recitation, ielfed's Glvn Cysrgod Angau," and she was. highly complimented, on behalf of the adjudicators, by the Rev. T. Gwynedd Roberts. Mr. Robert Williams, Col- wyn Bay, was a good second. Any Welsih duet was a very delightful com- petition, and the winners were Messrs. R. Edmund Jones, Colwyn Bay, and Mr. J. R. Hughes, Llandudno Junction. The Chairman congratulated the audience upon the zeal they showed in their Christmas Day Eisteddfod. As a nation, they owed a lot to the Eisteddfod, and many who had become famous owed their startings to the smaller Eis- teddfodau. It was only in pursuing the best that is without us, that we can get hold of the best that is within us," and they should remain faithful to their land and country. (Applause.) Bardic addresses having been given by Ban- gorian, Menai, and the Rev. W. Edwards, which elicited much pleasure, Miss Jones, Bryn Tirioin, Conway, a winner at the afternoon's meeting, sang very pleasantly [C Y Mab Afradlon (T. Osborne Robert s). Two choirs appeared in the Male Voice Choir competition, Nos Ystoroirn (John Henry, R.A.M.), viz., the Conway Male Choir and the Cwynedd (Deganwy) Choir. The latter, which is under the conductorship of Mr. David Ro- berts, Llandudno Junction, won the prize. Gounod's exquisitely .sacred solo, 0, Divine Redeemer," was- the title of the song for the challenge .solo. In this there were only tenor and baritone competitors, and it is strange that there were no lady competitors. The prize, 4 which was equal to the National prize of two guineas, was won by Mr. R. Edmund Jones, Colwyn Bay. After a recitation by Miss Evans, Hendre, the winner, a solo competition upon any brass in- strument, was entered into, and in which there were three young men—two cormettists and one 'l'\iu,phünium. It was found difficult to tune the instruments to the pi-Lio, pitch, and the soloists had to play without the pianoforte accompani-
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BANGOR TEST CONCERT.
BANGOR TEST CONCERT. THE CHALLENGE. SOLO AB OM IN cA TlrON. An exceedingly successful test concert was held at the Penueil Baptist Chapel, Bangorr, on Christmas night. Councillor David Owen (ex- Mayor of Bangor) presided over a large attend- ance:, whilst the proceedings were capably con- ducted by Councillor David. Rowlands. Mtr. JÓs-ef E. Jones, of Conway, was the musical ad- judicator, whilst the recitations were adjudged by Mr. C. D. F. Humphreys and Mr. J. H. Roberts., B.A. The accompanist was Miss M. L. Eardley (Pencerddes Arfon). The Chairman said that he was not in agree- ment with the programme, as in several of the competitions the competitors were allowed to sing and recite what they liked. That was simply putting a premium on laziness. Competitions should be the means of inducing competitors to undertake new Avork, and .not to repeat what they had been singing and reciting for the last ten years. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Josef E. Jones, the musical adjudicator, endorsed what the ex-Mayor said, adding that there were certain singers who made a practice of competing ait all Eisteddfodau they could at- tend, and earned their living sifoat way. Mr. C. D. F. Humphreys, the elocutionary adjudicator, spoke in a similar strain. The competitors, were unusually numerous and displayed- (very good quality, a circumstance which added in no small degree1 to the task of the adjudicators in the preliminary tests in se- lecting the best to appear at the evening meet- ing. In the final tests the awards were made by the adjudicators were heartily endorsed by the. audience as being entirely fair and satis- factory. There were twelve entries in the principal challenge 60110 competition (prize £ 1 5s.), which was won by Mr. R. R. Thomas, Newborougih, Anglesey. Five couples sangjn the any duet contest, the prize being _f i 10 s., which was gained by Messrs. J. Defferd and H. F. Williams, Bangor. There were eight pianoforte contestants, and the prize of ics. 6d. went to Miss Maggie. Winter Jones, University House, Upper Bangor. The second challenge solo was- for singers who had not previously won a prize exceeding 1 as. 6d Of the ten who entered, four succeeded in getting on to the platform, and their singing delighted the audience, this being the keenest and mOist interesting competition of all. The first prize of half a guinea was awarded to Master Bob Davies, Bethesd.a, for his rendering of He was despised The Chairman was so delighted with the manner in which Llwybr y Wyddfa was sung by Miss Cissie Williams, Tabernacle-street, Bangor, that he presented her with a second prize. The reciters showed much ability, and in this department the premier honours were won by Mr. II. Ellas Parry, Hirael, Bangor. Three male parties contested on "I have heard of a land far away (by Mr. Jones Owen, Beth- esda), and sang in the following order —Beth- esda United Club, Hir,arel Party, and Menai Glee Party. After a very fine competition the prize of two guineas, with gold centred medal, was awarded to the Menai Glee Party, conducted by Perorydd Menai," Bangor.
RHYL.
RHYL. The Boxing Day Eisteddfod in the new pavi- lion at Rhyl drew choirs and other competitors from all parts of North Wales., Liverpool, Man- chester, and the Midlands. Messrs.. W. Parry and Jones, wet-e the secretaries. Mr. G. A. Taverneir, Chairman of the Rhyl Council, pre- sided at the1 first meeting, and Councillor Llew. B. Evans at the second, and Miss Maggie Davies was the. chief soloist. Mir. Taverner referred to. the fact that he had been abLe to rescue for the Principality a number of old instruments of torture used in Welsh prisons. He had handed them over to Lorrd Mostyn, who, he was sure, would preserve them for the Welsh nation. (Ap- plause.) The following were, th^ chief awards Violin solo: F. Griffiths, Rhyl. Pianoforte solo Miss J. Taylor Shctton. Map-making H. Hesketh, khyj, and E. Phillips, Rhyl. Sketching: 1, "The Leak"; 2, Olga." Juvenile Solo, Nobody Else T. H. Jones, Rhyl. Contralto solo, Japanese' Love Song" Miss Rhoda Jones, Denbigh (late of Manches- ter). Quartet competition Mr. T. Hall's party, Crewe, juvenile choirs, Don't forget the old folks (eight entries!) 1, Gronant (conductor, Mr. W. Humphreys); 2, Denbigh (Mr. Davies). Essay writing: Lewis Hughes, Meliden. Re- citing (" The Owl ") i, T. H. Jones, Rhyl; 2, Miss M. V. Parry, Rhyl. Chief choral competi- tion, Crossing .the Plains (five male voice panties entered: 1, Penmaeninawr (Mr. H. Christmas Jones; 2, Ffynnongroew (Mir. J. Spencer). Sketching: Miss Eva Phillips, Rhyl. Cornet solo C. Windsor, Conway. Soprano, solo Miss II. Edgar, Cefnimawr. Tenor solo Parry Davies, Wrexham. Welsh recitation: J- P. Jones, Ffynnongroew. Baritone solo: B. Roberts, Halkyn. Duet: J Cottrell and H. Bray, Crewe. Mixed choir competition, Rest, soldier, rest Ffyninongroew (Mr. J. Lloyd).
FESTINIOG.
FESTINIOG. The annual Eisteddfod was held on Christmas Day at the Town Hall, Bilaenau Festiniog. The meetings were presided over by the Rev. John Hughesi and Mir. R. D. Jones, the County Coroner. The secretary was Mlr. Morris H. Morris. The chief awardsi were as follows:- Quartet on wind instruments: Edward M. Jones and friends from the Royal Oakley Band. Children's choirs, Nant y Mynydd (Harry Evans) 1, Salem (Miss K. Ellen Jones); 2, Beitihel, Tanygrisiau (W. Morrijs Jones ,jun.). 'Chief recitation Evan Cad tan Jones, Tan'rallt Terra--e, Blaenau. Penillion singing to the harp 1, John Edward Jones, Mpaentwrog; 2, Owen Williams, 2, Maeinoffaren-street, Blaenau. Chief essay: R. Vaughan Lewis, Cynfal-terrace. Festiniog. Duet: John Prodger, Festiniog, and John E. Williams, fanygifisiau. A choir under the leadership of Mir. Edward Thomas was the only one that made its appearance in the male party contest, and they were deemed worthy of the £4 4s. prize. Quartet, The Roses" Robert Jones and frdends from Festiniog. Bari- tone solo Richard Vaughan, Glaindwr-terrace, Blaenau.. Contralto solo.: Miss Minnie Jones, Fironheulog, Blaenau. Chair ode, The Cradle. (be.st out of 13) Lla.no.rfal, Ystrafeille, Swansea. His deputy was chaired, under the direction of Elfyn..Soprano solo Miss Blod- wen Jones (Llinos Dwyryd), Doirfil-streef, Blaenau. Composing a tune for children: Alfred Hughes, Taly waeinyd d. Composing a part-song for childfetn. Glan-y-Dwr," who did not answer to his name. Tenor solo: Evan Etams, Bfpondwyryd, Blaenau. Sixty lines suit. able for recitation The Solitarian's Solilo- quy," equal best, Dewi Mai o Feirioin, Blaenau, and Caerwyn, Bangor. Chief choral competi- tion,, "EislteddaiÎ teithiwr blin (D. Emlyn Evans) £ b, Betihania (Miss Beavan) four other choirs competed.
PENMACHNO.
PENMACHNO. The thirty-eighth annual Eisteddfod was held at the Public Hall, Peinniachno, on Christmas Day. The following were the officers in charge this year:—President of Committee, Rev. T. J. James. Bryn Saleim Vice-Chairiman, Mr. John Richard, Grainainfryn Treasurer, Mr. W. Ellis Williams, Dylas.au Isaf; Secretary, Mr. G. S. ijloines, ndol iCwim. The musical adjudicator was Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus Bac., and the bards were adjudicated by Elfyn, Festiniog. The accompanists were Mrs. J. Machno Williams, Llanrwst, and Messrs. R. Thomas and O. Jones, Peoiniaehmo. The meetings were conducted by the able and witty Mr. R. E. Thomas, Trefriw. The afternoon .meeting was presided over by .Mr. D. Lloyd Morris, Manchester, and was opened by singing a hymn-tune, "Am yr Ysgol rad Sabotihol. The following were the awards: -Reciting hymn 546 (14 competitors) 1, Catherine E. Ellis and Maggie Kate Roberts; 2, Elias Ior- werth Jones and Lizzie Jones 3, Johnny Wil- liams and Gwladys Jones. Reciting hymn 430 (40 competitors): 1, Kate Williams; 2, Annie Jones and Nellie Roberts 3, Annie M. James, Jennie Jones, Maggie Roberts and Dilys Hughes. Reciting Psalm xhiii: 1, Dilys Owen, Salem; :2, Nellie Roberts, Salem; 3, Evan Morris, Rhydymeirch Reciting Hyfforddwr," chapter xiv. 1, Mary L. Evans, Salem; 2, Ellen S. Roberts, Salem; 3, John Evans, Salem. Dic- tation 1, M. Roberts, Cyfyng; 2, M. Hughes, Cyfyng; 3, E. J. Roberts, Salem. Solo- for boys under 13, "The rising of the lark": 1, Edward Lloyd, Salem 2, Oswald Evans, iSiatem 3, H. E. Lioyd, Saleim; 4, J. E. Wil- liams, Betihainia. Solo for girls under 13, "Adeiryn Pur": 1, Harriet Pritchard, Siloih; 2, Kate Roberts, Siloh; 3, M J. Pettigrew, Salem Recitation for girls under 1.2, Can y Wyryf 1, Etta, Edwards, Rhydymeirch; 2, M. Williams., Rhydymeirch; 3, M. I.. Evans, Salem, and Blodwen Jones., Salem. Reciting "OTiÍrau Olaf lesiu Crist," chapters 7 and 8: 1, T. O. Thomas, Rhydymeirch; 2, Harriet Wil- liams, Salem 3, Kate Jones and L. L. Jones, Salem. Duet (under 1.(j years), The Land of nay": 1, H. E Pritchaird and Kate M. Jones 2, M. J. Pettigrew and Oswald Evans. Essay .(under 18), "An outline of the life of Christ 1, John Lloyd, Salem; 2, T. O. Thomas, Rhyd- ymeirch. 'Juvenile choir (under 15 years and not over 16 in number), Pwy sydd o fewn y net yn byw (Dr. Parry) five choirs com- peted: 1 Salem (H E. Lloyd); 2, Siloh (W. Jones). Four stanzas, The Rose of Saron (under 21 years): 1, Evan Edwards, Rhiwbach; 2, John Owen, Ddcl. Translation from Welsh into English: Rev. R. Abbey Williams, St. Asaph. Solo (oven- 18 years), 'RvTy'ln myn'd yn ol i Gvmru 1, Air. Evan Roberts, I-Ien- riw, Penmachnc Essay (under 25): 1, T. O. Thomas, Rhydymeirch Recitation (under 16), "Hwiangerdd Sul y Blodau 1, Blodwen Jones, Salem 2, M. J. Jones, Salem. Juvenile choir (under 18 ye.airs of age, and not under 20 in number), Dvsg ] mi dy ffordd Pen- rnachno Juvenile Chcir (conductor, Mr. D. J. Owen). The evening meeting was presided over by Rev. T. J. James, and was opened by singing Marchog, iesiu. yn HwyddianniUis." Mr. R. T. Davies (Ap Owair Machno.) addressed the meet- ing with some stanzas An address was delivered by ¡he President, who said that he was glad to see. the pleasant appearance of the audience, and was proud of the wise and able conductor that was in charge that day The Eisteddfod was an important element in the formation of the young people's character in the neighbourhood. The children and the young men were com- peting year after year-He heard of a man who was brought up at Penmachno earning his Zio,ooo annually, and another 62,0o0, but to be wealthy was not the greatest thing—after all, the greatest thing was to nourish talents. There were many quarrymen present that evening who knew well about iroichs, and were converting the rocks into briad. That was the object of the Eisteddfod, to convert the locks of difficulties into bread, something that will support them intellectually. Some people were complaining because, they were, spending large sums of money 'on schools in places, .such as Penmaehno, but he argued that if the best things were wanted anywhere it was in such neighbour hoods as Penmachnc^ Cefn.ddAvj7-s.atn was not a big place, bi.iit lom .Jiiliis Avas reared there. (Cheers.) iLlanisaininian was a hilly village, but Henry Rees and Gwiilyrn Hiraetbog came from there. (Cheer s. ) Criccieth was not a exy- big town, but Lloyd Georg,, was born there. "(Cheers.) Yes, they wanted the be.st" things for such places. Alto solo, "Tellyn¡au'r Saint (W. O. Jones) Miss Kate Morgan Jones, Penmaehno. Transla- tion from English into Welsh (13 competitors) .Edwin A. Williams; Llanberis. Duet, When we were boys together Messrs. R. E. Roberts and O. Morgan joineis, ;Rhydy-,i-ieircii. Englyn, "Anadi Perthog, Pen.machao. Soprano solo, The; Prodigal Son (Osborne Roberts) LlimoiS Elsii, BelttwiS-y-Coerd. Six stanzas in memory of the late Mr. Richard Griffiths, Hen- irlhos Bryfdir, Blaenau Festiniog. Tenor solo, Y gan a gollwyd (D. Emlyn Evans.) Mr. R. E. Roberts, Rhydymeirch Essay, Eminent mothers of the Old Testament Miss Mary Edwards, Rhiwbach. QUlartelt," ,Gwnevveh i mi feddrod (J. II. Roberts) M.r. O. Morgan Jones and party, I^hydv.nie'irch. Six stanzas in .memory of the late Mir. Robert Williams, Cbed- yffyiitnto,Li. !Bryfdl*r Blae.r.au Festmiog. Duet (soprano and alto), "Consider the Lilies" (Is- alaw) Misses J. E. Davies and Nellie Parry, Rhydymeirch. Recitation, Y berth yon Uosgi ("Adroddwr," Deiiiiol Fychan) Mr. William Thomas, Groesffordd, Penmaehno. Party of 12 voices, Mae'r eigion mewn hedd Rhydy- meirch party (Mrr. R. D. Evans). Bass solo, Gwiraig y Morwr" (Dr. Parry) Mr. 0 Mor- gan Jones.. Chief choral competition, Con- sider the lilies (D. J. De Lloyd), for choirs not under 30 voices (three choirs competed) Siiloh Choral Union (Mr. R. N. Edwards), Rhyd- ymeirch Choral Society (Mr. R. R. Jones), and Salem United Chair (Mir. R, Roberts) Mr. J. T. Rees announced that they had a splendid competition. The two first choirs were a little, ahead of the. third, and it was a very keen con- test between the. fu st two, but a very little difference decided the award to Rhydymeirch Choral Society. Mir. John Richards tendered a vote of thanks on behalf of the Committee, and announced another Eisteddfod to be held in a year and a day. He referred to the Chairman's address, and said that the Chairman had not to go as far as Llansairnan and Cefnddwysarm for eminent examples, as Dr. Morgan was born at Penmaehno, so was Bishop Lloyd of Dylasau, ,and bis brother, who became a Lord Chancellor. (Cheers.)
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IEGLWYSBACH.
I EGLWYSBACH. This was held at the' Schools, and, as usual, tunned out a complete success. The musical standard at some of the chief competitions was not perhaps very high, buit the junior section was exceptionally good, the adjudicator giving high praise to the young solo singers and the juvenile choir it,. The introduction of an action song as an item for competition was a move in I the right direction, and as three choirs com- pleted rt is to be hoped that other committees will follow the 'lead. Mr. T. W Jones, Maenam, preSlided over the afternoon meeting, and the Rev. Quilym Roberts, over the evening meeting. Both proved themselves ideal Chairme|n, and ,ra;therr than boring the audience with windy ad- dresses they promLed to publish them in the next isisue of the Weekly News." Mr. W. Hughes, J.P., Llanrwst, conducted throughout, and his businesslike manner and ready wit were highly appreciated. The musical adjudicator was Mr. J. E. Roberts, Pencmachno. Chief choral competition, Y Gwanwjn 1, ■Llanrwst (W. Ellis). Juvenile choirs, Melus Avyliau haf 1, Eglwys Bach School Choir (W. E. Williams). Action song, Plant yr Ysgol r, Band of Hope senior girls. Duet, Gwys i'r Gad W. Ellis and Tom Roberts. Chief solo, Craig yr Oesoedd 'Mrs. Williams, Garth. Tenor solo, Y cartref dedwydd Harry Parry, Terrace Bass solo, Yr hyn a garaf Lewis Morris Hughes, Llanrwst. Soprano solo, Hyd fedd hi igar yn gywir Mrs. Williams. Duet, GadeAvch i blant bychain 1, E. Mary and Ceridwen Jones, Coelas. Sole, Blodau'r Iesu CeridrwIGn Jones 2, Mary Owen, Hen- bias..Solo, Plant 1, Lizzie Jones, Ty Mawir; 2, CeridAven Jones. Solo, Bugaiil Isitaei 1, Margaret Owen, Tany- bryin 2, David John Jackson 3, Annie Jones, 'R.ef&il. Modalator test: i, John Roberts, Pan- dy 2, David John Jackson. Sight-reading test: le'su"' 1, Ceridwen Jones 2, Mary Owen, Hen- bla's. Org an-playing test 1, R. G. Lloyd, Lon- don House; 2, Emrys Jones; 3, T. O. Griffith, Colwyn Bay. In literature 'and examination the adjudicator was, the Rev. 0. Gaianydd Williams Roe Wen. Chief esisay, Y cyfarfod eiglwysig 1, Mr. John Parry, Gosein. Second essay, Y gwedd- niewidiad Brodor o Lanrwst. Examinations, (a) Rhodd Miam," 1, Lizzie Elen Jones; Wern 2, David John Jackson, (b) Under 12: 1, Mary Roberts, Bandy; 2, Lizzie Elen Jones. (c) Under 14: Fanny Owen; 2, Lizzie Jones, Ty Mawr. (d) Under 16: 1, Hannah J. Wynne, Penillyin 2, Esther Hughes, Penybryn. (e) "Hy- ifoirddwr" 1, Bes-sie Jones, Tainyryw; 2, Maggie Roberts, Dyffr)m. Handwork, &c.—Adjudicators Mrs. Evans, Henitlas; Mrs. WilliamiS, Bryn Myfyr Miss Jones, Post Office; Mr. John Wynne, Penllyn and Mr. Jamersl Jones, Ty Mawr. Table centre 1, Mrs. Owen, Nant y Cywarch. Seaming a handkerchief 1, I,. E. Jones. Best shirt: 1, Mrs. Davies, Turnpike Uchaf. Night- dress case 1, Mrs. Jones, Maenan Post Office. Muffattees: 1, Mary C. Roberts, Pandy. Set of of d'oyleys: 1, Miss Owen, Nant y Cywarch. A band with button-hole 1, Lizzie Elen Jones 2, Lizzie Jones, Ty Mawr. Preserving spoon 1, Evan Owen Jones,, Merchlyn. Strick pladur 1, Evan 0. Jones Several prizes were withheld in this, section. Recitations.—Adjudicators: The conductor and the Rev. Quilym Roberts. Any dialogue: 1, Misses, Jones, Goelas, and Arthur Hughes, Topau, and Thomas Jones, BrymibO'. Recitation, Y Fram a'r Blaidd" 1, Emrys Jbnes, Maenan; 2, John Hughes, Maenan. Recitation, Dal ati 1, David John Jackson and Elen Anne Roberts, Pandy. Recitation, Y Gog 1, David J. Jackson 2, Hon Anne Roberts. Miscellaneous.—Adjudicator, Mr. T. W. Jones, Maenan. For the best storyette: 1, John Hughes, Maenan; 2, Robert. Evans, Henblas. Pencil sketch: r, T. 0. Griffifhs, Colwyn Bay; 2, Ellen Mary Jones, Goelas, and Robert Evans, Hen- blas. Hymns introducing the word 'trugaredd" r, Elen M. Jones; 2, T. 0. Griffiths. The rosettes were given by Misses Hannah J. Wynne, Esther Hughes, and Mary Owen. Mr. Willliam Roberts, Dylfryn, is to be complimented for the manner in which he performed the duties of secretary
PORTMADOC.
PORTMADOC. The anit val Eisteddfod in connection with the Tabeirmaele Calvinistic Methodist Church, Port- mad-Dc, was held at the Town Hall on Christ- mas and Boxing nights. The conductoir was Llew Tegid. Chief awards:—Duet: Misses Annie Williams and Mary Roberts. Boys' choral competition: Tabernacle (Mr. J. Gus Jones). Action song: Tabernacle (Mr. R. Roberts). Children's. choral competition: Taber- nacle (Miss J. A. Roberts). Satrical poem Llew M idog. Soprano solo Mrs. Eifion Jones, Garn. Duet: J.W. Lloyd and David Jones Portmadoc. Baritone solo Richard Jones,, Llanfrothen. Male party competition: Penrhyaideudraeth. Tenor solo.: R. Barrow-Thorpe. Chief recita- tion William Jones, Denbigh. Contralto soilü: Miisls S. M. Morris, Blaenau Festiniog. Chief choral contest: Tabernacle.
DYFFRYN.
DYFFRYN. At the Dyffryn Eisteddfod on Christmas Day the Rev. H. Levi Jones, Croesor, Festiniog, won the aAvard for the chair poem (" Drylliad Byddin Senacherib ''). The winning male voice choir was the Dyffryn choir, conducted by Mir. Wm. Jones ("Air Lan Iorddonen Ddofn ").
MELIN-Y-COED, LLANRWST.
MELIN-Y-COED, LLANRWST. The annual competitive meeting in connection with Bethel C.M. Chapel was held on Christmas Day. The programme was a lengthy one, and necessitated the holding of two meetings, a good portion of which was apportioned to, the juve- nile section. The chairman of the afternoon meeting was the Rev. William Thomas, Llan- rwst, and the evening meeting was presided over by the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, in the unavoidable absence of Dr. Huw Williams.. The conductor of both meetings was Mir R. G. Owen, Greenwich House, Llanrwst. The adjudicators were: -jMusc, Mr. E. Ffestin Jones, A.C., Fes- tiniog; poetry, Dewi Mai o Feirion litera- ture and miscellaneous, Rev. William Thomas, Froindeg; arts, Mr. John Davies, Bryniog Ucha' recitations, Mr. R. G. Owen. The ac- companists throughout were Mrs. Roberts, Car- tirefle, and Miss Roberts, Cae. Melwr, the Secre- tary being Mir. Hugh Jones, Plas Tirion. The following is a list of the successful com- petitors —Chief essay Mr. John Jones, Coed Llydan Mawr. Englyn, The Heron Mr. Harker, Isinant," Llanirwst. Quartet: R. Ellis and panty, Llanrwst. Bariton solo: Equal, Richard Ellis and L. Fletcher, Llanrwst. Soprano- solo Miss M. E. Thomas, Llanrwst. Jmivenile choir. Bethel Choir (conductor, Mr. Hugh. Parry). iSbilo, under 16: ist, Willie Thomas; 2nd, Hilda, Thomas. Conttralto solo, under 16: 1 sit, Maggie Eivians., Coed Llydan Mawr 2nd, Hilda Thomas, Coed Llydan Bach. Solo, under 12: Maggie Evans; 2nd, Mary Ro- berts; equal 3rd, Samuel Thomas and Kittie Bissett. Recitation (open.) Mr. R. J. Thomas, Gwytherin. Dialogue Misses Davies, Llan- rwst. Best handwritmg (under 13) 1st, Miss Knock, Llainrwsit. Reciting a story: Bobbie Thomas. Shepherd's crook: Mr. D. Jones, R'hiAV. Best straw iope twister: Mr. William Roberts, Ysgoldy, Dulin-y-Cbed. Between the meetings and after the evening meeting tea was supplied, at which a large num- ber sat down. The meeting was a decided fin- ancial success, the chapel being packed to the doors. The arrangeimetnts were in the hands, of a committee, of whom Mr. Roberts, Cae Melwr, was chairman, Mr. Evans, Coed Llydan, acting as treasurer.
Mr. Sam Thompson and Tariff…
Mr. Sam Thompson and Tariff Reform. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir,—I am very pleased Mar. Sam Thompson has replied to my letter, because he gives away the whole case for Tariff Reform. Mr. Thompson admits there has been a finan- cial crisis and industrial depression in the United States, but he denies Tariffs were the cause. I .never said they were. I said that Pro- tection has utterly failed to Protect America from a financial crisis and industrial depression which has thrown nearly 40 per cent. of the workers out of employment for many months. Mir. Thompson is compelled to admit this to be true, at any rate, so far as New York State is concerned; and his explanation is rather curious. He says The crisis was due to over-speculation consequent upon a feeling of security." Just so; but he ought to have said over-speculation consequent upon a false feel- ing of security engendered by their Protective system." Mr. Thompson asks if I am aware that in 1906 the United States Budget showed a surplus of £ I 7,000,000. I do not doubt it. The fact simply shows the futility of Protective Tariffs. If, as Mr. Thompson suggest, the ^'17,000,000 surplus was derived from tariffs on foreign goods, it proves conclusively that the tariffs utterly failed to keep out of America goods they were intended to keep out, and that the over- burdened American public had to pay ^17,000,000 i-nore in taxes than there was any need to pay, in order to' protect industries which the tariffs failed to protect. In regard to the unemployed in America, Mfr. Thompson tries to discount the fact that there were in March this year 35.7 per cent. of un- employed in New York State alone, by referring to the million immigrants. who landed in New York. But he omits to mention that the figures of unemployment, refer to Trades Unionists only and not to immigrants. Moreover, the un- employment difficulty is not confined to New York. A correspondent writing from Philadel- phia a few Aveeks ago stated that there were 50,000 unemployed in Philadelphia alone. Mr. Thompson seems to think bercause over a million emigrants went to the United States in one year it is absurd to say that employment is bad there. But, if his argument is sound, what about the large number of aliens who flock to Free Trade England from "Protected" countries on the Continent? What fools they must be to leave such a protected paradise to come to a country where, according to Mr. Thompson, unemployment is chronic! Ma*. Thompson asks if I believe all the wis- dom is domiciled in this country. By no means. A large and growing section of the American public is agitating for Free Trade, or at least reform of the. American tariff system. Not long ago the Congress ordered an inquiry into the almost total extinction of certain American in- dustries, and one of the remedies recommended by the Commission was a reduction of the tariffs, which, it was stated, had killed certain industries, notably ship building. Again The American are agitating for a reo duction of tariffs on manufactured goods ina- ported into the United States. They are cute enough to realise what it is necessary that the British working men should recognise, that im- ported goods are paid for by exported goods, and that if European manufactures are admitted duty free into America, there will be a better chance for American farmers to send to E,uirope beef and pork and other agricultural produce to pay for them. Mr. Thompson says that if the Conservative party is returned to power they will reform our ruinous Fiscal system so. as to find employ- ment for our workers." That is the crux of the whole question, and we have a right to ask, as Mr. Henry Vivian, M.P., said at Liverpool last week, whether Tariff Reformers really believe what they tell their audiences? Mir. Vivian is one of the finest specimens, of a working man in this country, and he put the question because, he said, They were wicked statements absolutely untrue according to all experience. They might say that was strong language for political opponents to use, but he felt that when dealing with great issues they had the right to ask that their opponents. should put their own case before the great toiling masses in such a way as not to betray them, or mislead them by false argu- ments, and arguments that would not stand any examination by intelligent human beings." I entirely agree with Mr. Vivian, and I think the electors of West Denbighshire have a right to ask Mr. Thompson. on what evidence he bases his statements. Oiur fiscal system has d'eveloped (1) the .greatest international trade in the world; (2) the igreatest shipping business in the world (3) the greatest surplus wealth in the world; (4) the cheapest living, houses, food, and clothes of any country in the wojld; and (5) the highest wages, shortest hours of labour, and best conditions of labour in any country in Europe. Mr. Thompson says that is a ruin- ous Fiscal system," .and that 'Tariff Reform will find employment for our workers, and relieve the taxpayeirs of the necessity of spending na- tional funds to keep, them alive." That is a serious statement, and Ave have a right to ask Mr. Thompson on what evidence he bases his statement? To listen to Mr. Thomp- son, one would imagine the markets of the world are olosed to British goods by high tariffs- which is absolutely untrue. More British goods are sent to foreign countries than are sent by any other country in the world. In fact, British exports of manufactured .goods almost equal the whole of the manufactured exports of our two greatest competitors—Germany and the United States. Moreover, Mi. Thompson has been compelled to .admit th-at tariffs have not solved the unem- ployed problem in either Germany or America. He quotes figures to show that Germany has less unemployment than we have, and he rather resents my statement that skilfully juggled, you .can prove anything with figures." I repeat the statement, in spite of Mr. Thompson's asser- tion that his figures are from reliable, returns." What does the Board of Trade Labour Gazette say about his figures? Referring to the German and other foreign figures of unem- ployment, which are published each month, it says The figures govern below cannot be pro- perly used itro compare the actual level of em. ployment in the United Kingdom with that in foreign countries." Mr. Thompson ought to be aware of that fact, and in the circumstances I much prefer to- be- lieve the Protectionist Daily Mail when it states that: The Fatherland's own army of unemployed is assuming greater dimensions from day to day. The unemployed situation is already so acute that the Trade Unions have been compelled tc decrease their doles to mem- bers to half the rusual proportions, while vari- ous borough authorities are considering tempor- ary public grants under guise of non-employ- ment insurance.' That is a statement made by a Tariff Reform neAvspaper.which can readily be disproved if untrue. Mr. Thompson makes no attempt to disprove it but contents himself with a feeble rsneer at the Daily Mail." Mr. Thompson also quotes figures as to the in- crease in wages in Germany but he does not attempt to' refute my statement that in Free Trade England wages are higher, hours of labour less., and cost of living lower than in protected Germany. Finally, Mr. Thompson confesses that Mir. Joseph Chamberlain has changed his mind since 1895. Unfortunately for Mr. Thompson, Mr. Chamberlain's conversion from Radicalism to Toryism, and from Free 'Trade to Protection does not affect the truth Off his statement that Every pennyworth of foreign goods that comes into this country is paid for by a similar amount of English goods that go out of the country." That wéf) true in 1895, and its truth to-day is .admitted by Professor Ashley, the well-known Tariff Reformer, who says The notion that imports are paid for by money which might otherwise be spent at home is the crudest of popular fallacies and ought no longer to need refutation." Just one other quotation from Mr. Chamber- lain, and I have done. He said Protection would lessen the total production of the coun- try it would diminish the rate of wages and it would raise the price of every necessity of life." And the experience of the whole world has proved the truth of Mr. Chamberlain's statement, made in the prime of his life,-when in close touch with manufacturing. Rhos, Colwyn Bay, S. T. FROST. December 23rd, 1908.
Upper Colwyn Bay.
Upper Colwyn Bay. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir,—With several friends staying in Colwyn Bay for the Christmas holidays, I took a walk on Sunday afternoon to Upper Colwyn Bay. The roads there were in a terrible state, and I con- sider at a disgrace to any Council to have any part of their district in such a condition. Visi- tors to the seaside naturally want to be able to walk with comfort on the high ground as well as by the sea and it will be an added induce- ment to people to visit Colwyn Bay if this mat- ter could be remedied. Trusting soon to hear that improvements is being made, yours, &c A WELL WISHING VISITOR.
Colwyn Bay Chair and Crown…
Colwyn Bay Chair and Crown Eisteddfod. SPLENDID PRiOSPECTS. To-morrow, Friday (New Year's Day), will be the day for the holding of the annual Eistedd- fod at the Pier Pavilion, in. connection with the Welsh Cangiregationialisits of Old Colwyn. The prospects of a successful gathering are very pro- mising. In the minor competitions, there are re- cord entries, whilst in the brass band competi- tions the following, band.s have entered —The Irwell-streeit Band, Manchester, the Llanddulas Prize Silver Band., and the Old Colwyn Prize Silver Band. The chief band competition will be Rimmer's Old Memories," and the second class competition will be Greenwood's "The BoAvers." All the bands have had special trainers. For the chief choral (male voice) com- petition the following choirs have entered — Moelwyn (Blaenau Festiniog), Old Colwyn, Ffynnongroew, and Peinmaenmawr. The Pen- maenmawr Choral Union and Garn Dolbenmiaen have einiieEned for the mixed choirs' competition; and in the children's choir competition the St. Paul's, Colwyn Bay, and Tan'rallt, Nantlle Choirs will compete. The special artistes for the day are Miss Louie James and Mr. F urn ess Williams. The Pavilion will be hea,ted,for the occasion.
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CONWAY BAPTIST EISTEDDFOD.
meat'. The prize was awarded to Mr. Charles I Windsor, of Berry-street, Conway, who played The Lost Chord upon his cornet. The proceedings closied with the singing of the Welsh Nationil Anthem. The Chairman of the committee was the Rev. W. Edwards Treasurer, "Bangorian" and the courteous Secretaries were Mr. Levi John, Llys Gwilym, Cadmant, Conway, a,nd Mr. Lewis Parry, Oak View, Conway. The adjudicators were :lnstrnmental, Mr. C. Bennett, Bandmaster, Rhosllanrechrugog; vocal, the veteran and much-admired Mr. Caclwaladr Roberts, Blaenau: Festiniog, and prose, the Rev. T. Gwynedd Roberts and the Rev. B. Menai F raneis. Miss Sallie Edwards, A.L.C.M. —a popular favourite—was the accompanist, and she ac- quitted heir onerous duties to the delight of all.