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EISTEDDFOD AT MACHYNLLETH. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. On New Year's Day another very successful eisteddfod (under the direction of the Machynlleth Church Sunday Schools) was held at the Town Hall. The first meeting commenceri at 1-45. Although the weather was unfavourable, the hall was fairly well filled. The afternoon meeting was presided over by Mr D E R Griffith, L and P Bank. Mr D J Davies (Eos Teifi) acted as conductor. There being no address by the Bards," Mr Edward Edwards opened the proceedings by singing Hen Wlad y Menyp Gwynion," which was well received. The President (Mr Griffith) then made a neat and sensible speech worthy of the occasion. The following prizes were awarded at the afternoon meeting :—Pianoforte solo, 1 Miss Jones 2 Misa Jennie Humphreys. Solo, children under sixteen, Y Fwyalchen," Miss Davies. Set of three button holes on linen, Mi-s Pearce and Miss Humphreys. Solo for boys under 16, David Jonea. Letter written by a boy or girl under 18, Edith Lewis and Pollie Morris. Soprano sol^, Ser y Goron," (W Davies). Only one competitor came forward, Miss Frances Lewis, to whom the adjudi- cator awarded the prize. Pair of knitted stockings, Edith Lewis. Six commemorative verses of eight lines to the late Mr Richard R Morris (a scholar at the Intermediate Sehool), prize divided between Mr William Roberts (Aberangell) and Mr Evan Meredith. Solo for girls under sixteen, Myfi sy'n magu'r Baban," Miss Davies. Essay on The His- tory of Church Music in Wales," Mr D Jenkin Davies (Eos Teifi). Three parties competed for the duet (any two voices), prize divided between Mr J Lumley and Mr Trevor Jones, who sang Lie Treigla'r Caveri," and Miss Mary Lumley and Mr Fred Lumley, who sang "Children, Pray This Love to Cherish." Carved wood salt cellar, Mr Richard Jones, engine driver. Walking stick, Mr Thomas, Cilgwyn. Freehand drawing, Master David Davies and Miss Pearce. Next followed a very interesting competition on the mouth-organ, when two young- sters stepped on to the platform, Master David Jones and Master Vaughan. The adjudicator could not do better than divide the spoil. Map drawing of Italy and Sicily, Master J Evans and Miss Green- field. Only one juvenile choir made its appearance to compete on Rhyfel Bywyd (Josiah Morgan). The choir which sang had a very good word from the adjudicator, and on his recommendation were awarded the full prize. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the President for presiding and also to Eos Teifi for so ably conducting the meet- ing. The evening meeting commenced at 70clock. In spite of the heavy rain the hall was filled to its utmost capacity by a respectable and well-behaved audience. The meeting was presided oyer by Mr E Gillart (chairman of the Urban District Council). Morfa (Rev D T Hughes) acted as conductor.—Mr Gillart said The eisteddfod is, I believe, one of the oldest, if not the oldest, institutions inlWales, and has outlived much abuse and sarcasm which those who did not appreciate its value have attempted to bestow upon it. I need not point out to you the great good accomplished by these meetings during the past half century in bringing out the latent talent of the young men and young women of the Principality. In institutions of this kind all music, literature, art, and, in fact, all that constitutes the best qualities of national life are inculcated and fostered, and therefore deserve every encourage- ment at our hands. Although Wales is now blessed with other educational institutions, there s still room for the eisteddfod as an educational orce. I am glad to find that Machynlleth people instead of going to Dolgelley eisteddfod as they have done for years, ha\e now established an annual gathering of their own. I hope it may long continue to be a success and beneficial to the town generally. The following competitions followed Quartette, Sleighing Glee," Miss Frances Lewis and party; essay, The services rendered to Man- kind by Undomesfcicated Forms of Animal Life," Mr John Rowlands (Crewi.) Contralto solo-" He was Despised," Miss Susie Jones, Pennal, and Miss Winnie Edwards. Pincushion-Miss Greenfield. Wool cuffs-Miss Bertha Pearce and Miss Hilda Harris. Bass solo-" Honour aid Arms," Mr Isaac Joues, Abergvnolwyn. Trio, Duw bydd Dru- garog," three parties, best Mr J Lumley and party. Neatest made Housewife—Miss Pollie Morris and Miss Mabel Morris. Male Voice Party-Only one party entered, Mr John Lumley, conductor, who were awarded the prize. Tenor solo—One competitor, Mr Erfyl Watkins, who gave a good rendering of "Thou shalt Break Them." Anti- macassar, Miss Lizzie Evans, schoolmistress. Handwriting for girls under thirteen, Blodwen and Maggie Humphreys. Baritone solo, "Lead, Kindly Light" (D P Evans). There were four competitors. Mr Price paid a Ligh tribute to each. He nlt-.ima.tp.ly divided the prizp between Mr Isaac Jones and Mr David Williams, Skinners Arms. Handwriting for boys under ten, Master Pearce. Darning on stocking web, Miss Greenfield. Neatest flannel patch, Miss Nellie Harris. TLe chief com- petition of its day was reached, when two choirs came forward, viz., Church United Choir, con- ducted by Mr Edward Edwards, and, Mr J 0 Williams's choir. The test piece was "Y Blodeuyn Olaf (J A Lloyd). The adjudicator, in a clear manner, dwelt on the different points in the rendering of this beautiful piece by the two choirs and awarded the prize of four guineas, given by the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry, to Mr J 0 Williams's choir. Mr Williams was invested amidst great cheering. After a vote of thanks to the President and Morfa, one of the most successful eisteddfods ever held at Machynlleth was brought to a close by singing of Hen wlad fy Nhadau," Mr T Maldwyn Price got through his arduous duties to the satisfaction of all. Valuable services were also rendered by Mrs A 0 Davies and Mrs Trevor Jones who acted as accompanists. The secretaries, Mr J J Humphries and Mr David Williams, are to be congratulated upon the success of their labo-irs.

VOLUNTEER NOTES. [BY RIFLEMAN.] The recruiting question appears to be the chief matter under discussion in^this district iusfc at present, although there does not seem to be a lartre nnmber available, but at Towyn and Aberdovev^fc is unnecessary to point out that but very few more ZrJZy01* uAt D°'z°n" I eecSad IT" "i'7. Ieast 20 <"<> canoot be secured, for although it is all very well to refer to t-f* of Ashmen, &c., which is thlt78 up at banquets and public meetings in £ isT glT ?680 tw° t0WQS t0 TolantS U i and water quality. I think if ZI SF™ T VER? £ established? ""a°"7 00ml>i'J, bM" The cyciist section does not hold out much attraction to the volunteer recruit as a rale for he prefers to foot it. Another point is the expense— i £ 0?cl6' th9 <*>" °f teep. of tw. L ,fu<'81t,ons w»>- the success made 1 Relieve, a special gra-t i" made, for this purpose. With reference to the and theafa/w°nS' I„h?pe fchafc they wil1 be enforced and that there wm be no "slip it over" system adopted, which has been the bane of many a volun- teer corps in recent years, as well as being very unjust to some members. A case occurs to my mind in which a certain private who did not attend camp and put in 3 or 4 drills was made efficient, while, another, who attend tho prescribed number of drills, and camp for a week, but failed to go through the musketry was made non-efficient. ,Jiere 8 aJ"ce little tit-bit for local Artillery Vol- unteers. The somewhat humiliating discovery has just been made that in the Tokio Museum of Arms there is on exhibition an Armstrong rifled breech- but still considered sufficiently modern in England to be good enough to equip the Yolunteers with.

E. R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALEt BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 4th January, 1902. GAZETTE.—The following extract from the London Gazette of the 24th ult. is published for information :—5th Vol. Battalion the South Wales Borderers Acting Chaplain Rev G. Roberts, B.A., resigns his appointment. Dated, 25th December, 1901. MUSKETRY.—The annual course will be the same as last season except that the 500 and 600 yards deliberate will be repeated and substituted for the rapid independent and volleys. The first practice at 500 and 600 yards must be completed before they are repeated, the repetition only will count towards efficiency prizes and figure of merit. PRIZES for drill and musketry combined will be issued from the Corps private funds on the follow. conditions :-Points in class firing will be halved first trial only to count; each Adjutant's parade (exclusive of camp) will count 3 all other parades for drill 1. The conditions will be: Must have attended 5 Adjutant's parades exclusive of camp, attended camp for the full period of 144 consecu. tive hours, and be present at the annual inspection. A prize will be given for the best shot in each Company; all other prizes will be for drill and class firing combined and will be based upon the number of efficients in each Company, Detachment, the Band, and Buglers. STRUCK OFF.—The undermentioned are struck off the strength of the Battalion :—1018 Pte Russ and 1026 Pte. J. H. Mills, A Co. (Llanidloes), and 296 Sergt. W. Evans, D Co. also the following honor- ary members at Newtown Mr John Owen, Mr J. C. Boden, and Mr Archibald Bellis. CYCLISTS.-As there are vacancies in the sub- section at Welshpool, members of C Co. desirous of joining it should apply to the Adjutant as soon as possible. S'ittRjujHjti.H. BuiiiEHf.—Auy members of A or B CO". at Newtown desirous of joining tbe St etcher Bearer Squad are requested to send in their names to the Adjutant as soon as possiole. The course of instruction under Surgeon- Captain Raywood will consist of at least 12driils and Lectures. BATTALION RIFLE MEETING will-take place on Penarth Range on Whit.-Monday, 19th May. Teams of eight will be.seleebed from each Company by the Officer Commanding the Company to compete at 200, 500, and 600 yards, which will also count as the annual course. The Commanding Officer will present a Challenge Cup to the; winning team and £1 to each member of it; the cup will be retained by the Company which wins it -three years in suc- cession. Martin Woosnam, Eeq will present a Challenge Cup to the highest scorer, which will be retained if won three years in succession. The Commanding Offieer will also present a gold, silver, andabronze medal to the three highest scorers. Pamphlets giving the remaining prizes, conditions, &c., will be published later. By Order, C WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers.

— The Bishop of London's Fund has received a New Year's gift of £ 1,200. On Saturday the 1st Grenadier, 3rd Coldstream, and lst Irish Guards in London, and the 3rd Scots Guards at Windsor, were warned that they will be required to line the route of the King's Procession for the Opening of Parliament on the 16th. The battalions are directed to parade as strongly as possible on the occasion. An important proposal in connection with increasing the water snpply of Liverpool wili come before the City Council at its next meeting. The Water Committee have resolved that the laying < f a second line of pipes from Lake Vyrnwv, the City's present source of supply in Wales, should be pro- ceeded with, and on Wednesday the Council will be asked to sanction the work. The estimated cost is pnt down at £ 785,000. The first section of the work to be undertaken is that between Norton and Prescot, and this in itself will involve an outlay of £ 116,000.