The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

WELSH INDUSTRIES EXHIBIT [ON. FIRST TIME IN NORTH WALES. OPENING CEREMONY AT LLANDUDNO. MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF WELSH HANDIWORK. GRAND DUKE MICHAEL'S HIGH OPINION OF THE ORGANISATION. (By Cur Reporter). Since the inauguration of the Welsh Industries Association ten years ago no greater success has attended the annual exhibiticn and sale than characterised those opened at Llandudno to-day week. Indeed, from more than one point of view, no previous event reached so high & standard of excellence, both from a spectacular and organsing poir/ of view. The Association- exists to foster Welsh in- dustries, and that it attains its end was obvious from the very marked improvement in the quality and character of the exhibits at Llan- dudno. The judges bore testimony to this in a most emphatic manner, and one of them we.nt so far as to declare that no room for further improvement has been left in the manufacture of flannel particularly. The exhibition was held in the Town Hall, practically the whole premises being set apart for the use of the Association. The main hall downstairs was utilised to display, the non-com- petitive exhibits, while the Council Chaanbetr on the second floor had been arranged for the com- peuuve sections. There were no less than 900 entries in the latter, whilst nearly all the counties were re- markably well represented in the former, the Various shires providing a stall each. Naturally, the preliminary preparations had entailrtd an unusual amount of woik, particularly on the local committee. Lady Augusta Mostyn was tfue president, whilst Lord Mostyn acted as chairmen of the General Committee, with Mr Percy Walker as hon. treasurer. Tlie following formed the Executive Commit- tee :—Mr S. Chantrey (chairman), Miss Barker, Miss A. Barker, Miss Buckley, Mrs Chantrey, Mrs Conolly, Mrs C. T. Dee, Mrs Gocddy, Mrs Thongs Gee, Mr B. O. Jones, Miss B. Jones, Mrs LI. R. Hughes, Mrs Lockhart-Mure, the Hon. Mrs H. Mostyn, Mrs James Marks, Miss Morris, Miss Owen, Mrs J. Smith, Mrs G. Stones, Mrs Wm. Thomas, Mrs Thos. Roberts, Mrs John Walker, Councillor W. II. Jones, J.P., Colonel the Hon. H. Mostyn, Rev. Ll. R. Hughes, Rev. J. R-ayniaud, Mr J. Adey Wells, Councillors W. Beaumont, E. E. Bane, D. Da- vies, H. Edwaixis, T. W. Griffith, Pierce Jones, James McMaster, R. Roberts, J.P., F. J. SaTson, T. Smith, J. 0. Thomas, J.P., W. Thomas, W. O. Williams, H. Wilson, G. Wcodyatt, and Mr A. Conolly. Mr James Jones Marks was tilie hon.scoreta-ry, and much of the success of the exhibition was due to his tact and untiring efforts. The Association is, of course, under the patron- age of their Majesties the King and Queen, while the Princess of Wales proves a, very active president, witlh the Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin as vice-president. The "General Management- Committee is composed of the Lady Eva Wynd- ham-Quin, the Lady Llangattock, Mrs Mackin- tosh of Mackintosh, Mrs Godfrey Clark, Mrs Thomas Gee, Mrs Richard Ilelme, Miss Mabel Hill, the Ri'ht Hon. Lord Aberdare, Right Hen. Lord Mostyn, Mr Oliver Jones (Cardiff), and Mr W. B. Yatos. Mis Richard Helmo is the hon. secretary of the Association, JUKI Mr Ernest Holme the hon. organising secretary. THE OPENING CEREMONY. Unfortunately, the rain came down in torrents at 2.30, when the Grand Duke Michael of Russia, with Sir Richard Williams-Bulkoley and party, drove up for the opening ceremony. Nevertheless, there was a large, fashionable and enthusiastic gathering to welcome them in the Assembly Room. At the far end of the hall the magistrates' bench had given way to a beautifully decorated stage, which accommo- dated the distinguished visitors, the Euterpean Quintette playing the Russian National Anthem in honour cf his Imperial Highness. Without a moment's unnecessary delay, Sir RICHARD WILLIAMS-BULKELEY, as the president of the first day's opening" cere- mony, proceeded with his introductory address. "We a.ro met here this afternoon," proceeded Sir Richard, "i.n spite of the weather, to open this exhibition and sale. His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Michael of Russia., has kindly consented to perform this office for you on the first day of the exhibition, and I am sure it will bo a matter of congratulation to all of you that he should have been so kind as to come among hs on tihe occasion (applause). We hope we may be able to slhow him something of interest presently, when the opening ceremony has been performed. At all events, we should like to sihow him that those who have the opportunity and power of stimulating the old-fashioned in- dustries of Wales have not altogether neglected their duties in that. respect, and We hope to show him also the very great improvement that has been made during the last few years in the produce which comes from the small industries of the Welsh country—(applause)—industries which arc very old, but which had fallen upon evil times more or less on account of a variety of circumstances which I need not touch upon. It had. however, become obvious that if the ok! industries of the country were to be re-established something' must be done to organise them and to give the workers the opportunity of see- ing more of life, so to speak, and to improve their produce (hear, hear). I am very glad that those efforts have met with considerable success. I am sure I shall not be doing any duty or giving expression to the feelings of those of you present here today if I do not refer to the prcsauce of His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Michael here a3 an incident of peculiar pleasure to the inhabitants of Wales (applause). There is, no doubt, largely owing to the efforts of His Most Graoious Majesty King Edward, a very sincere entente cordiale being founded at present between this country and Russia, and we may look upon this incident to-day as a very fortunate one in the history of the g-r-e at nations-a, friendship whiah I sincerely trust may long last between these two mighty coun- tries (applause). I hopo that His Imperial Highness will now permit me to call upon him to declare this exhibition open (loud ohceis). A ROYAL PREDICTION. ILL II. the GRAND DUKE MICHAEL, who was accorded an enthusiastic reooption, said: When the lady president of the local branch oi the Welsh Industries Association asked me to open this sale and exhibition to-day I accepted (live invitation with the greatest pleasure, as I well know what an excellent organisation it is, and because I was very pleased to help in a email way (hear, hear). This Association, I understand, has been founded only ten years, a.nd it has already proved a. great success, and a credit to those who started it (hear, hear). Proceeding, His Imperial Highness commended the Association Ixcauso it tended to solvo the problem met with in many countries where the people flocked from the country into the towns. This Association, he added, is a step in the right direction, as it has tcen the means cf keeping men and their families in tiheir own beautiful country, and has enabled them to dispose of the results of their craftsmanship which was in danger of disappearia-. "I tihink," said the Grand Duke, "I am rot wrong in predicting a brilliant future for this Association, and in years to come it will have my best wishes'' (applause). I now declare the exhibition and sale open (loud cheers). Mr W. H. JONES, chairman of the Llandud- no Urban District Council, then proceeded to say that on behalf of tiho Welsh Industries Asso- ciation he had the very greatest pleasure indeed in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to His Im- perial Hig'hness for conuing to Llandudno to open the exhibition that day, a.nd also, as re- presenting the town of Llandudno, to extend to him a hoarty welcome to the town (applause). "I hope," added Mr Jones, "that the Grand Duko will bo so struck wit,h the beauties and great attractions of Llaoxludno that he will come very often to visit us, for we all feel highly honoured in having him here to-day" (hear, hear). Colonel the Hon. HENRY LLOYD MOSTYN said: I have very much pleasure in seconding that, and I need hardly say I thoroughly endorse all that the eh.airnxa,n of the Urban District Council has said (hear, hear). Sir RICHARD WILLIAMS-BULKELEY: I would ask that that be carried with acclamation. Sir Richard's request was heartily acceded to. His Imperial Highness acknowledged with a graci, s bow. THANKS TO THE PRESIDENT. Lady EVA WYNDITAM-QUIN then said: I have great pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to Sir Richard Williams-Bulkeley for so kindly presiding to-day. I know how well- known he is in this part of the country, and ihow interested he and Lady Magdalen Williams- Bulkeley are in all the industries of Wales (applause). Mrs RICHARD HELME, hon. secretary to the Association, seconded, and remarked that she took that opportunity of reading" to the gathering "a little telegram from across the seas, whiah you will listen to with pleasure, I know. It is addressed from Toronto to Mrs Helme, at Gloddaeth, and reads: 'All success to the Welsh Industries Association.' It is from Lord Mostyn (applause). Mrs lIelme com- mended to the notice of the assembly the 900 exhibits displayed in the competitive section shown in the Council Chamber, a.nd added that it should be that the exhibition represented the whole of Wales rather than a part of it only. The motion was carried with a cheer, and the ceremony ended with the British National Anthem. THE COUNTY STALLS. As already stated, the stalls representing the various counties were fixed in the Assembly- room on the ground floor, and a very striking spectacle they were. On the right, immediately as one entered, was the Anglesey Stall, which was under the patron- age of H.H. Princess Louise Augusta of Schleswig-Holstein, with the following as the Executive Council:—President: Lady Magdalen Williams-Bulkeley; Vice-presidents: Lady Alex- ander Paget, Lady Stanley of Alderley, Lady Boston, Lady Meyrick, Lady Neave, the Hon. Adela Douglas-Pennant, Mrs Davics (of Tre- borth), and Mrs Fox Pitt; Chairman: Lord Boston; Vice-chairman: Mr R. L. Edwards; Hon. Treasurer: Mr J. Matthews (Trehinon, Amlwch) ;IIon. County Secretary Miss Antonia Williams (6, Sloane Gardens, S.W.); Hon. Or- ganising Secretary: Col. the Hon. R. Stapleton- Cotton (Llwvnon, Llanfair P.G.); Hon. Assistant Organising Secretary: Mr W. E. Jones (Graig, Llanfair, P.G.); Hon. Assistant Sesretary: Miss G. Nioholls Jones (Penrhoa, Llangetni); and Hon.' Auditor: Mr Lionel Lemon, chartered accountant, 32, King-street, Cheapside, E.C. A noteworthy feature of this stall was the excellent display of articles prepared under the Brabazon scheme at the Bangor and Beaumaris Union Infirmary. There were "Turkey" rugs for instance, which attracted general attention, while the baskets, mats, and other plain work shown reflected most creditably upon the work- ers. Then there were beautiful samples of old English designs in needlework and embroidery, as well as some excellent samples of iron-work from Holyhea3. Amongst the latter were an artistically-worked lamnstand and fire irons. The specimens of what the island can produce in the way of tweeds and homespuns were also excellent. GLAMORGANSHIRE. To the left of the door was situated the splen- did stall cf the wealthiest of Welsh counties, Glamorgan. In t^is case the Executive Council were presided over by the Countess of Plymouth. The vice-presidents were: ""l^ie Marchioness of Bute, Lady Aberdare, Ludy Dilwyn Llewelyn, Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, Mrs Godfrey Clark, Mrs Mackintosh, of Mackintosh, Mrs Richard Helme, while Mrs James Bush was the hon. secretary, and Major-Ceneral Lee, of Dinas Powis, was the hon. treasurer. Not inappropriately quaint little figures re- presenting Twin Shon Catti caught one's atten- tion first in spite of the plethora of attractive things around them. Nevertheless, the feature of the stall was a beautiful display of Bridgend pottery. The ware had been produced in works which have turned out pottery for upwards of 800 years, it was stated, and though the demand for them had practically died out a decade ago there has been a great revival in the industry of late, thanks almost entirely to the good work of the Association. The designs were singularly quaint. Next in order came some choice speci- mens of needlework from pupils of the School < f Needlework promoted at Cardiff in connection with the Association. There was leather work, crochet, embroidery—a few rare samples of old English embroidery were specially noticeable,— travelling cushions; in fact, all kinds of articles which could be produced by the hands and the heb of simple tools. Equally important, they were all sold at reasonable prices and commanded a ready sale. CARMARTHENSHIRE. Next to the Anglesey stall was that of Sir Gaerfvrddin-possibly the finest stall in some respects in the whole room. Here again a feature was made of Welsh pottery-ilie pro- duction of Guest and Dewsbury, of Llanelly. The most valuable things on this stall, however, were the beautiful carved goods from David Cure, of Carmarthen, and others. In the com- petitive section Cure practically took the honours in carving, and the specimens of his work shown on this stall were in every way splendid. Selections of woollen work and cioth were also displayed,but they were very disappoint- ing seeing that Carmarthenshire boasts of about 160 hand and other looms, or practically as many as all the rest of Wales put together. Basket work is making rapid strides in Carmarthen county. In the first year that the work was taken up 160 baskets were turned out; in the second there were 1000, whilst this year there are over 2000. The stall was under the personal supervision of the President of the Council, the Hon. Gladys Rice, Llandilo; Mrs Gwynne-Hughes, Tregib, hon. secretary; Miss Lewis Morris, the Hon. Gwenllian Rice, the Hon. Mrs Nest Rankin, Miss Gwynne-IIughes, Mrs Brent, and Mrs Morgan, Pencador, all of whom were attired in Welsh costumes, the dress and apron being of the Carmarthen county design. t CARNARVONSHIRE. In the centre of the room, to the left of the Carmarthen stall, was that of Carnarvonshire. Mrs Hugh Gough was the President of the Council in this instance, with the Hon. Mrs H. Llovd Mostyn as acting president. The vice- I presidents were the Countess Carrington, the Lady Penrhyn, Lady Ellis-Nannev, and Mrs Assheton-Smith, while Miss May Jenkins, Pen- macnmawr, was the hon. secretary, and Col. the Hon. II. Lloyd Mostyn the hon. treasurer. There was a great variety of exceedingly useful and valuable goods on this stall Very properly, pride of place wa.s given to the exhibits of Messrs T. Williams and Son, Trefriw, and Mr John Jones, Dolbeninaen, the two firms of woollen and cloth factors which had carried away two-thirds of all the prizes offered in the weaving, dyeing, and spinning sections of the competitions in the Council Chamber. Their displays of cloth and flannel were excellent. Messrs Williams showed a sample of quilts prepared to the design and order of the Princess Augusta Louise of Schleswig Holstein. They were worked in dark green and red, the colours of her father's regiment, and made quito a striking exhibit. The firm also displayed samples of the goods which won for them three prizes at the National Eisteddfod at Llangollen. Mr John Jones' selections of flannel were full of variety and of good texture. A fine old spinning wheel sent in by Lady Mostyn was also shown, and a number of beaten silver exhibits sent in by Mr T. H. Rothwell, of Llanfairfechan, attracted consider- able attention. So did a copper and brass clock in case, the handiwork of the Llandudno water engineer; a choice lot of brass implements and furniture from Bettwsycoed, and a remarkable display of slate goods hand-made at Bethesda. A Bangor workman also sent a valuable speci- men of slate work in the form of a carved table top and teapot stands. Embroidery and needle- work of very beautiful designs wero sent in by pupils of Mrs Owen Roberts' class at Bangor, two in particulpr-a sketch of a red dragon and a picture of a country cottage—revealing con- siderable artistic powers in the worker. Evans' "Llandudno Toffee," a sweetmeat of purity and excellent flavour, was also shown. Mrs Hartley, of Bangor, who designed and embroidered the specimen accepted by the King during his stay 0 at Bangor, exhibited some effective samples of an her skill. The saleswomen were attired in Welsh costume, Miss May Jenkins wearing the Car- narvonshire pattern of plaid. DENBIGHSHIRE. The Denbighshire Stall was one of the smallest in the room, but it was the first to attract the attention of H.I.H. Duke Michael, for im- mediately after descending the platform, at the close of the opening ceremony, he proceeded to it and orderd three lots of cloth and flannel from Messrs Hughes and Sons, of Pontystrad Fac- tory, Denbigh, whose excellent exhibits all but monopolised the stall. Messrs Hughes had pre- viously won oter 150 medals and prizes in ex- hibitions all over the country, and the cloth specimens which won for them the chief honours in the competitive section, in point of variety and beauty of pattern as well as excel- lence of texture, would compare favourably with anything produced in any part of the kingdom. Messrs Ellis, the renowned aerated water manu- facturers, of Ruthin, also showed samples of their excellent productions; and there were a few leather articles manufactured at Llangollen, as well as some quaint things in iron. The stall was under the direction of the Countess of Dundonald (president), the Hon. Mrs Bulkeley Owen, Mrs Townsend Mainwaring, the Hon. Mrs Brodrick, Lady Herbert Roberts,, and Miss Mainwaring (hon. sec. and treas.). FLINTSHIRE. The Flint County Stall occupied a position in the middle of the hall and bore one of the most attractive displays in the room. Amongst the articles offered were some really beautiful speci- mens of pewter work-in buttons, photo, frames, vases, &c. Honiton point lace, hand-painted lamp shades, with embroidery, needlework cloth and woollen goods. All had been most effectively ar- ranged, and this was not characteristic of many of the stalls, and there was a real air of sound LADY EVA WYNDIIAM-QUIN. business about everyone associated with it. The Council was presided over by the Lady Florentia Hughes of Kinmel, the other members being Lady Mostyn, of Talacre; Mrs Bankes (Soughton Hall), Mrs Edwards (The Palace, St. Asaph), Mrs Drew; Mary, Dowager Lady Hanmer the Hon. Georgina Kenyon, with the Misses Mostyn, of Talacre, and the Hon. Mary Hughes of Kinmel, as hon. joint secretaries, and Mr Hum- phrey Lynes as hon. treasurer. The local secre- taries were Miss Davies-Cooke, Mold and Buckley; Miss Johnson Jones, Holywell; Mrs Owen, Northon and district; Miss Georgina Pennant, Tremeirehion and district; Miss Owen Jones, St. Asaph, and Miss Pugh, Ysceifiog. Assistance was given at the stall by Miss Williams. MERIONETHSHIRE. Mrs Wynne, of Peniarth, was the president of the Merioneth County Stall, while the vice- presidents were Miss D. M. Wynn, the Countess of Winchclsea and Nottingham, Mis G. F. Scott, Mrs Leonard Davies, Mrs Owen Jones, the Lady Newborough, with Miss Patchett, of Barmouth, as hon. secretary, and the Hon. Mrs C. H. Wynn, of Rug, as hon. treasurer. A capital lot of woollen goods were shown by Messrs Jacob Jones and Sons, of Blaenau Festiniog, a double quilt of a beautiful pattern being one of the features of the stall They also displayed some excellent tweeds, dro-;s materials, blankets, and white flannels. Mrs J. R. S. Furlong sent a very beautiful specimen of a bedspread, the work of a number of Dolgclley ladies. It was lined with silk, and the needlework was of the finest de- scription. Wood-carved articles there were also, and a "dumb-waiter" worked in oak .was a note- worthy exhibit. CARDIGANSHIRE. Aberystwyth pebbles, some choice lines in tweed cloth and flannels sent by Messrs Edwards and Son, of Lampcter, and some carved wood- work from Aberayron were the features on the Cardiganshire Stall, which was under the super- vision of Mrs Waddingham (president), Mrs Inglis Jones, Mrs Davies-Evans, Mrs Morgan (Llanbadarn Fawr), Miss Jones Parry, Beulah (hen. sec), and Mr W Lewis, Cardigan. BRECONSHIRE. The Brecon County Stall was situated at the far end of the room, to the left.. Chief amongst the articles shown were a fine lot of Welsh tweed such as supplied to King Edward, the Princess of Wales, Princess Henry cf Pless, and other dis- tinguished customers by Mr Enoch Roberts, (f Llanwrtvd Wells. It was stated that practically all the cloth on this stall had been made on a hand loom. The Council were presided over by the Duchess of Beaufort: Miss G. E. F. Morgan, Miss Garnons-Williams, the Hon. Mrs Cowper- Coles, Mrs Vena bios Llewelyn, and Mrs David- son were the vice presidents, with Mrs Beckwith, of Crickhowell, as hon, see and treasurer. MONMOUTHSHIRE. The Lady Llangattock presided over the Mon- moulhshire Stall's Committee, while the vice- presidents were the Hon. Mrs Herbert, Lady Mather Jackson, and Mrs Curre, of Chepstow; Lady Mather Jackson being also the hon. sec. and treasurer. The exhibits were practically ail of the fancy order. Some pretty things were shown from the County Embroidery School—an institution kept up, by the way, by private sub- scriptions because the County Education Autho- rity have been unfortunately obliged to withhold their support because sufficient gra:it money could not be earned. A few beautifully-worked fire screena were also exhibited. It should be added that, practically, all the ladies in charge of the stalls wore Welsh costumes. THE GRAND DUKE MICHAEL'S INTEREST. The Grand Duke Michael was obviously deeply interested in the whole proceedings, and apart from rnaking purchases he made pointed in- quiries concerning methods of work, and the general scope of the Association's influence. He was guided round the exhibition by Sir Richard Williams-Bulkeley, whose guest he is for the nonce, and left after about- an hour's stay. His Imperial Highness' visit roused much interest, and a large crowd assembled in the streets to witness his departure. To-day (Friday), the opening ceremony will be performed by. the Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, Mr W. Henry Jones, chairman of the Council, being president for the day; and to-morrow (Saturday) by Lady Naylor-Leyland, with Col. the Hon. Henry Lloyd Mostyn as president for the day. LIST OF AWARDS. SPINNING AND DYEING.—White wool:' 1, John'Jones, Brynkir Woollen Factory, Dol- bemnacn. Hand-spun heather mixture yarn: 1, Jacob Jones and Son, Blaenau Ft-stiaiog. Dyed skeins of wool: 1, Hughes and Sons, Pontystrad Factory, Denbigh. Hand-spun Welsh yarn for weaving: 1, John Jonas. Hand-spun Welsh yarn for warp: 1, John Jones. WEAVING.—One-colour., serge: 1, Jaoob Jones. Home-spun for lady's dress: 1, D. Beaton Mills, Holywell. Home-spun suitable for school boys' knicker, suits: Evans and Sons, Afonwen, and W. M. Pritchard, Wygyr Fac- tory, Cemaes (equal). Blankets: 1, M. Edwards and Sons, Lampeter. flannel J 1, John Jones. Nevy blue serge, dress length: 1, T. Williams and Son, Trefriw. Travelling rug, dyed wool: 1, T. Williams and Son. Pair of blankets: 1, M. Edwards and Son. Navy blue serge: 1, T. Williams and Son. White fine herring-bone serge, hand-woven, dress length: 1, T. Williams and Son. Lamb's wool, dress length: 1, M. Edwards and Son. Home-spun for gentlemen's shooting suit: 1, Hughes and Son. Silk-linsey dross length: 1, John Jones. White flannel, with coloured stripe for dress, hand-woven: 1, T. Williams and Son. Tweed, mixed colourings: 1, Enoch Roberts and Son, Llanwrtyd. Tweed., suitable for motoring coat: 1, John Jones. Tweed-lady's coat and skirt: 1, M. Edwards and Son. White flannel, suitable for infant's clothing: 1, D. Heaton Mills. Striped petticoating: 1, J aeon Jones and Son. Serge for ladies' dresses: 1, Hughes and Sons. White washing serge: 1, T. Williams and Son. Fine shirting for men: 1, D. Beaton Mills. Wool tapestry: 1, Hughes and Sons. Dress length of light coloured tweed or hopsack: 1, H. Waterhouse. Pest desrgncd and worked rug: 1, Hughes and Sons. Flannel for lady's dress: 1, T. Williams and Son. Soft white flan- nel 1, T. Williams and Son. Thick soft yachting serge: 1, T. Williams and Son. White serge: 1, T. Williams and Son. Cloth for men's riding-breeches: 1, John Jones. Blue summer serge: 1, John Jones. Lady's fancy dress material: 1, Hughes and Sons. Pair blankets (double): 1, M. Edwards and Son. Fine white serge: 1, John Jones. Flannel, suitable for a dress: 1, T. Williams and Son. Blouse flannel: I, T. Williams and Son. Coarse charity flannel: 1, John Jones. COSTUMES.—Lady's tailor-made costume of Welsh material: 1, W. S. Williams and Son. Llandudno. KNITTING AND NETTING.—Lady's golf jersey: 1, Clara Simons, Robin's Rest, Portey- non. Men's gloves: 1, P. Cartvsright. Men's jer- sey: M. Muroh. Men's Cardigan jacket.: 1,Polly Cartwright. Stockings, gloves, silk .^carf :1, M.J. Jones. Hand-knit gloves: 1, Mrs Williams. Hand-knit socks: 1, Mrs Shreiber, George- hill, Llandilo. Men's shooting stockings: 1, Ciss £ L. Hughes, Post Office, Valley. Gentle- men's shooting stcckings: 1, M J. Jones. Shcoting stockings: 1, Cissy L. Hughes. Lady's hand-knitted gloves: 1, Mrs Williams, Rhydy- main. Hand kiiittc<i socks: 1, Jane Davies. Knitted jersey for girl: 1, M. Murch. White knitted vest for a babv 1, S. A. Profit. CROCHET AND LACE.—'Venetiaii>ffe: 1, MargTetta H. Norway. Llangollen. For the best designed and worked piece of lace, appli- cable to a lady's dress: 1, S. F. Kellet, Bod Ilyfryd, Dyserth. Lace handkerchief: 1, Helene Lutinier, Talacre Schools, Prestatyn. Lace berthe: 1, Marian W. T. Martin, 102, Tyn- tyla-.road, Llwynypla. Length of lace: 1, Eliz. Soheldon, The Gate, Lower Cwmtwrdh, and Martha De Bois-Fleury, Talacre Schools (equal). Lace collar: 1, Mary Jenkins. Crochet lace: 1, Lilv Madoc Jones, 276, Anfield-road, Liver- pool. Hand-crcchet wihite wollen shawl: 1, A. Harris, 18, Higihdile-avenue, Clevedon. Crochet insertion: 1, Alice Davies. NEEDLEWORK AND EMBROIDERY.— Quilted quilt: 1, Mary Lewis, Cofnllwvn, Llan- geitho. Sheet and pillow case: 1, A. C. Mathias, 45, Lammas-street, Carmarthen. Nightdress: 1, K. L. Humphreys. Coloured stole: 1, Winnie Stcckdale, 10, Pag<et-place, Pen- arth. Cross-stitch chair seat; 1, Gladwyn Fran- cis, Wynnes Pare, Denbigh. Crewel work: 1, Frances Morgan, 13, Oakfield-street, Cardiff. Drawn thread tea cloth: 1, Alice Weeds, Glent- worth, Llandudno. Hand-quilted quilt: 1, Ma-rcaret Davies, Penceedu, Nantgaredig. Em- broidery for fire screen: 1, Frances A. Jones. Design in art needlework for screen or cushion: 1, S. Williams, Maesydon, Llanfair P.G. De sig.n in art needlework for book or blotter case: 1, A. C. Mathias. Workmen's shirt: 1, Julia Vickers. Embroidered book cover in silk: 1, Beryl Elliston, 20, Dogo-slreet, Cardiff. Hand- kerchiefs with initials or monogram: 1, A. C. Mathias. Smocked white frock for child: 1, Eliza Lawrence. Nightdress, hand-sewn: 1, T. Roberts, lluyton, Llandudno. Silk embroid- ery, for a fire screen: 1, Frances A. Jones. Bath rug: 1, Louisa Morgan, Blaenblodau, Penoader. Patchwork quilt: 1, S. A. Jones,Orme shead View, Penmaemawr. J-Icailthrrug, 4ft. 6in. by 2ft. 3in., wiiiite or self-oolour wool: 1, John Davies, North Lodge, Taivoafn. PAINTING, PRINTING A:\D DESIGNS — Hand-painted parchment lamp shade: 1, Ruth Calvert. Water color sketch: 1, Lilian Wood- cock, Llandudno. Painted miniature on- ivory r or vellum: 1, L. E. Mayger, Llandudno. Char- coal or pastel study 1, Dora Thomas, 1, Saft-on- terrace, Llandudno. Book eo\er, hand-painted, on vellum: 1, Minnie Morgan. POTTERY.—Vase: 1, Edwin Jenkins, Ew- enny Pottery, Bridgend. Po,L-ry, 1, E. Jen- kins, Bridgend. PHOTOGRAPHY.—Picture post-cards, illus- 1'r trating WeLh life: 1, David Thomas, Nant- garedig. LEATHER. Embossed or incised leather blotter: 1, Eleanor Elliott. Embossed or in- cised book-cover: 1, Eleanor Hilliott. \V (K) D V< > 1 oK.—Fancy table, carvel: 1, Grace M. Lewes. Oak chair: 1. David Cure, St. Peter's-street, Carmarthen. Oak foot-stool 1, David Thomas. Small oak coffer: 1, David Cure. Oak chair, copy of Welsh design: 1, David Cure. Articles of turned white wood: 1, J. Thomas and Sons. Vv h.oci barrow: 1, Ro- bert Edwards, Bryn Trystion, Cynwyd. Copy of old WcUli chair: 1, David Cure. Corner cupboard: 1, David Cure. Carved small medi- cine chest: 1, Griffith Jones, Bryn Howell Farm, Llangcllej. Potato bowl, carved: 1, J. Thomas and Sons. Small carved oak ch-fst: 1, David Cure. Corner cupboard in oak or ma- hogany: 1, David Cure. Paper knife: 1, D. Barlow, Post Oflice, Mochdre. Carved wood photograph frame: 1, J. R. Johns, 27, The Promenade, Swansea; 2, Miss G. Bevan Daviee, Greenfields, Old Colwyn. BASKETS AND PLAITINGS.—Lobster pot: 1, B. Bradley, 6, Cross-street, Holyhead. Strong hamper: 1, B. Bradley. Egg'basket: 1. It Bradley. Light hamper: 1, John Hughes, 20, Llewelyn-street, Abr-rfrraw. Set of six bas- kets 1, B. Bradley. Witker chair 1, W7illiam Pritchard. Garden basket 1, John Hughes.. Wa.:te paper basket: 1. T. Peacock, Cardi ff.- For the Blind:—Luncheon basket: 1, Fred Gifford, Cardiff. Waste paper basket: 1. Ar- thur Yeo, Cardiff. Linen basket: 1, W Galii- van, Cardiff. Cocoanut fibre mat: 1, Thomas J. R bs-rts, Bronyfoel-terrace, Llandwrog. Dog's basket 1, James Lester. METAL-WORK.—Strip hinces: 1, J. F. Finch, Briton Ferry. Ornamental iron-work: 1, J. F. Finch. Horse hce: 1, John M. Owens, Whitford, Iloly well. Carriage horse shoes: 1, John M. Owens. Hand-bjaU-n door finger plate: 1, Owen Wit-liallis, 14, Llugwy-strect, Ilolvhead. FOR SCHOOL CITILDR-eN.-Doll in Welsh dress: 1, Victoria Fulla.ni, Gronant Lodge. Tal- acre. White lawn pinafo-iv: I, J. A. Evans, Llandudno. Calico knickers: 1, Eliza Card, Roden Villa, Llandudno. Calico chcmise: 1, Lilv Thomas, 4, Wmdsor-terrace, Llandrdno. FARM PRODUCE.—Welsh home-cured ham 1, Thomas E. Jones. Shop Ucha., Llanfi.ir P.G. S]>ecial Prize by Ladv Mostyn, of Talacre.— Best block of four Ottage-, to be erected on the Talacre Point of Avr Estate: 1, T. Alfred Jones, 7, Garth-rcad, Bangor.