The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

LLANRWST COUNTY "I SCHOOL. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The annual distribution of prizes in con- nection with Llanrwst County School took place to-day week, at the Church House, Llan- rwst, Colonel Sandbach, J.P., presiding over a large attendance. The Chairman, in a brief address, remarked that a scheme was under consideration which, if materialised, would affect the financial position of some of the county schools. At present, however, it was in abeyance, and until its provisions were made known to the Governors, the new additions to the school would probably have to be delayed, but he hoped that the work would be completed du- ring the ensuing year (cheers). He went on to say that if pupils desired to achieve suc- cess they must enlarge the scope of their study. The school had been a crodit to the district and to the county, and he felt assured that its high standard of efficiency would al- ways be maintained (cheers). THE PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL. Mr J. I. Farr, the headmaster, stated that at present there were 121 pupils on the school register, the record number being 129; but he felt confident even this number would be eclipsed when the new building had been completed (cheers). He was pleased to ob- serve that an old pupil, Mr J. Lloyd Jones, Dolwyddelen, had been appointed professor at the University of Dublin, and that Mr Raw- son Williams had passed the matriculation examination (cheers). As to the new build- ings, he hoped they would be completed in I JIO, as the year was specially significant to the school, which was inaugurated in 1610, and it would be a fitting centenary to observe by improving the present structural accommo- dation—(cheers),—and by the provision of a field for the purpose of recreation. Three schemes had been advanced in regard to the school. In 1851, it was provided that the headmasters and teachers should be Church- men, and that they and the pupils should at- tend Divine service at the Pariah Church at Least once a Sunday. In 1879, it was sug- gested that the school should be removed to ^ostiniog, but that scheme providentially fell through. The 1904 scheme provided a new structure for the girls; but the present scheme would undoubtedly prove 1)f more material benefit to the school than its pre- decessors (cheers). He was very anxious to see the school divided into two classes,—one for those preparing for the universities, and the other for those who desired to qualify for the commercial world. Such a system, he felt assured, would be a great improvement upon the present one (cheers). VALUE OF SCHOOL GAMES. Mr R. M. Hugh Jones said he felt it a great honour to be there by the invitation of the Governors, as an "old boy," to distribute the prizes, and to render any services he could to his old friend,—Mr Farr. He would not say how long it was since he first entered the school as a "new boy," because some of his oid friends and school fellows were present, and he would not give them away for any- thing (laughter). But, he believed that he and his five brothers could claim to have es- tablished a record as a family in connection with that school, because for a continuous period of 21 years, with a gap of only a few months, one or more of them were receiving their education there. They owed a great debt of gratitude to the old school, and he rejoiced to see and hear such evidence of its good work and prosperity (cheers). Much had been done since his day to improve its .■quipment and increase its general useful- ness. In the first place it was now a dual school. Instead of having about 30 boys, when he first knew it, there were now 58 boys and also 56 girls. New buildings had bean added, including laboratories for science teaching, which was then not thought of, and further buildings were in prospect to meet Lhe increasing numbers and growing require- ments of the school (cheers). But, there was still one thing lacking, which he regarded as an almost indispensable adjunct of a school, namely, a good field for games. He hoped that some moans might- be found to remedy tins deficiency. He fully admitted that the cult of athletics might be, and often was, carried to excess, and he was no advocate of that; but he was, nevertheless, a firm believer in the great value of organised school games, not only as a means of physical training, but also for mental and moral training. CURRICULA OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Much might be said as to the changes which had taken place, and were still taking place in the curricula of secondary schools. He still had a copy of a well-known collection of Greek and Latin verses which he had re- ceived as a boy at that school as a prize for Euclid. He supposed both Euclid and Latin verses were things of the past there now, but the choice of such a prize for a mathematical subject would indicate pretty clearly the pro- minence held by the Classics in the school at that time. Still, if the curriculum in those days was somewhat narrow and framed rather in the interest of the few than of the many, the teaching was, he thought, sound and good as far as it went. The danger to-day in secondary schools was rather from the greit multiplicity of subjects, and the endless ex- aminations which distracted and dissipated the energies of the teaching staff. There was a danger of forgetting that real education was a process which could not be "rushed," lut. required time and thoroughness; that the young mind must be allowed to develop and grow naturally, without being either forced or crammed; that it was still a good rule to do one thing at a time, and to do it well; and that a scholar, as his name implied, must have leisure. It was impossible to teach efficiently side by side in one school, with the limited staff and time available, the old subjects and the new. The consequence was that Greek had practically disappeared from schools of this character, and Latin was gradually dwin- dling. He could not help thinking that the solution would be found partly in a further reform of the curriculum and partly of the schools; scholarships would be needed to en- able the few really promising boys, for whom the local school might be inadequate or un- suitable to pass on to the special type of school required. He did not know whether it was necessary or advisable to spend so much money as was now spent on bursaries in payment of the ordinary school fees. The most profitable" expenditure would be directed to strengthening the teaching staff, because the efficiency of the teachers was the vital thing to the interests of the scholars (ap- plause). In conclusion, he congratulated the head- master and his colleagues, and the school in general, upon the report which they had heard that day (cheers). PUPILS' SUCCESSES. Mr Farr submitted the "following report of the successes during the year: — Central Welsh Board Certificates:—Senior: Annie Pierce Jones, David Austin Jones, Ellen Mary Jones, Jane Catherine Jones, Nancy Jones, William Arthur Jones, and Samuel Williams. Junior: Louisa Jane Barn- well, Margaret J. Roberts Jenirins, Rtobert Griffith Lloyd, John Rowland Morris, Anne Jane Owen, Hugh Henry Roberts, Richard Ednyfed Roberts, William Arthur Roberts, and Robert Bagshawe Wynne. Oxford Local Senior Certificate:—Herbert Edward Jones. Matriculation Examination of the Univer- sity of Wales:—Annie Pierce Jones (In four subjects). Preliminary Certificate Examination Wil- liam Frederick Barnwell and John Glyn Jones. THE PRIZE-WINNERS. Mr R. M. Hugh Jones then presented prizes to the following:— Girls:—Form Nancy Jones. Form Louisa Jane Barnwell and Anne Jane Owen. Form ILL: Catherine Louisa Keates, Katharine Williams, and Ellen Williams. Form n.: Phyllis Wynne, Blodwen Mary Davies, Hannah Ellen Hughes, and Marv Dilys Jones. Attendance: Alice Edwards, Graoe Price Evana, Nancy Jones, Catherine Louisa Keates, Jennie Lewis, Olwen Row- lande, and Maggie Olwen Williams. Boya: —Form V.: William Arthur Jones and David Austin Jones. Form IV, r John Rowland Morris, Robert Griffith "Lloyd, and Robert Bagshawe Wynne. Form David > Henry Jones, Griffith Trevor Jones, Albert Pritchard Evans, and Gwilym Jones. Form II.: Thomas Edward Roberts, John Rees Jones, Idwal Jones, and John Thomas Jones. Attendance: John Rowland Morris, Robert Bagshawe Wynne, Griffith Trevor Jones, Thomas Edward Roberts, and John Thomas Jones, each of whom were heartily cheered. On the motion of Colonel Sandbach, second- ed by Mr Farr, a vote of thanks was accorded Mr R. M. Hugh Jones for his presence and address; and, On the motion of Mr Isgoed Jones, second- ed by Mr W. G. Owen, a vote of thanks was also accorded the Chairman. The pupils gave a most interesting enter- tainment, and much credit is due to Miss Holt for her successful training of the artistes, whose performance was a credit to the school, and to Miss Holt, who acted as accompanist. A Shakespearean song, "Under the Green- wood Tree," was rendered by the girls, and Shakespearean Morris dances proved an at- traction, those taking part being:—Grace Price Evans, Florence Jenkins, Blodwen Jones, Eurolwen Jones, Jane Elizabeth Jones. Mary Dilys Jones, Lucy Nock, Annie E. Ro- berts, Doris Roberts, Menai Williams, Mona Williams, and Phyllis Wynne. A scene from "Adam Bede" was well en- acted, the characters being sustained by John Rowland Morris, Elizabeth Hughes, Thomas Edward Roberts, Louisa Jane Barn- well, and Katherine Williams. Another act in the vernacular was capitally performed by Edward Thomas Roberts, Albert Pritchard Evans, and Thomas Idwal Da- vies. A pleasant evening terminated with the large audience joining in singing the Welsh National Anthem and "God Save the King."

BETTWS-Y-COED PETTY SESSIONS. A CHARGE OF ILLEGAL FISHING. These sessions were held on Saturday before Col- Johnston (presiding), Mr L. W. Jelf- Pad-t, and Mr R. Parry. Gol. Johnston. Mr W. B. Hashed, and Mr Osborne Yale were appointed to act. as licensing justices. QUARRYtMEN'S WAGES. The following' quarrymcn were granted orders ag-ainsf (ihe Prince Llewelyn Slate Quarry for wages:—Robc.it Prioe, Dolwyddelen, £6 19s; W. Griffith, Bryntawel, Dolwyddelen, JB4 4a 4d; and Evan Roberts, PenygelJi, Dolwyddelen, J64 Is All the orders were granted. The company were represented by a sub- manager- A CHARCE OF ILLEGAL FISHING. The Conway Beard of Conservators summoned Evan Evans, farmer, Cwm Celvn. for attempting to take sab^OTi during close time from one of the tributaries of the Llodr River. Mr C- T. A Hard prosecuted- George Robertson, Pont-y-Pant, a keeper in the employ of Mr Brandrcbh, said that while walking1 in the direction of Bettwsycoed about 10 11.m., on November 29th, he observed the de- fendant raking the email stream, a tributary of the Lledr River, with the gaff (produced)- He accused him of poaching. Witness was not versed in the vernacular, but he understood the defendant to say something about his "ohildren" and "soa.rle<t fever." Mr Petit: Is lie the oocuiprier of the land the streams runs through? Defendant: A part of it do-a. Mr Moees Ro- be-rts, the river watchman, knows very well that he never had cause to complain of me. I have lived at Cwm Celyn twenty years and have done nothing wrong during that period. On the day in question I went to the stream .to try and catch a trout for my ohildren who were ill with scarlet fever. I had no intention of catching a aahrson, if I did I could have caught one in the j rivulet by my house. Ool. Johnstone: ,v or)" considerate of you. (To George Robertson) Is the portion he was raking a spawning bed? Robertson Yes- Mooes Robertson, tihe river watchman, Raid he had never had any to complain of de- fendant before. A fine of £1 and costs, and £1 Is advocate's fee was imnosed. CUTTING DOWN THE EARL OF OAK-TREES. Grifiith Roberta, a forester in the employ of the Earl of Ancoater, suanmoned R- Roberts, of Scotland Street, LlanrwEit. for damaging and a.U-canjpting to steal timber by sewing down a tree value Is. Mr C. T. A Hard prosecuted. The defendant was represented by his mother. a loquacious old lady, who said that her son was too busy pulling up "turnips" for Mr TuLsley to attend- She became so communicative that she had to be sharply told by the police to "shut up." G. Roberts, Nalllt Cottages, said he vas en- gagd. by the Earl of Ancaster as a forester. On the 23rd November ho had been round with the timber merchants' agent, when be saw that defendant, about 9 in the act of sewing down an cak-tree 15 feet high. Witness in- quired wtha.t he was sewing down the tree for, and he replied that he did not think it wrong, and asked for pardon. After he left, witness found another tree cut down with moss placed on the stump in order to hide the recent out. A fine of 5s and costs and Is daim age was Lmiposcd.

YULE-TIDE TRYST AT LLANDBILLO-YN-RHOS. UNIQUE FUNCTION. The annual Yuletide Tryst and Qhristrnajsi Tree under the auspices of the parishioners of Llandriilo-yn-Rhos was held at the Churdh Room. Rhos-on-Sea, to-day week, after- noon. The opening cctremony was performed by Mrs Harris-Jones, Tanybryn, the Vicar (Rev. E. James Evans) presiding. At the outset, the Vicar, in the course of a few appropriate remarks, introduced Mrs Harris Jones. Mrs Jones said that she had very great plea- sure in being present to open the sale of work. which she hoped would meet with every success. Proceeding, she said that sihe considered it a great honour to be invited to perform the cere- mony, as she had only been a. short time in. the district.. Mrs Harris James ilien handed over to the Vicar a cheque for five guineas, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded her for her gener- osity, on the motion of the Vioar. The room presented a most picturesque as- pect- On every hand wre the various stalls, and in the centre stood a huge Christmas tree, loaded with toys, sweets, etc. The tree was the gift of Mr Robert Barlow, Ajreshire Cot- tage. THE STALLHOLDERS. The following ladies presided at the stalls:— Fancy stall: Mrs Evans, Vicarage; assisted by Miss Doris Woodtar, Master Roy Wooler, Miss Ethel Chambnes, Miss Shaw, Miss Doris Ro- berts. Miss Herd, Miss Ghent, Mrs Brinkley, Mr Morgan Evans, Miss Elsie MArsam. Sweet stall: Misses Clint; assisted by Miss Clippery, Miss Gwen Bostoek, Miss GrindJey. Thiiinhle League stall (plain work): Miss Potter, Miss Johnson, Miss Dickinson. Shilling stall: Miss Evans and Miss Best. Christmas Tree: Mr and Mrs Barlow, Ayrshire Cottage; Mrs Marsan, Mr and Miss Meadows, Italkun 6tall: Senorita Bolla Puella. A sumptuous tea bad been provided, the ar- range merits for which were carried out by Mrs Towser. The following ladies presided over the tables:—Mrs Tom Jones (Spring Bank), Miss Marsan (Heaton Villa), Mrs Aldred (LlJB Gwynedd1), whilst the waitrasses were MJSSI Leech, Miss Maggie Woodings, Miss Bniton, Miss Qhambefrlain, Misses Gladys and Effie TowzeT, MTS Hamilton, Mrs Price and Mm Thomas. Mrs Towzer wishes to thank all those who gave gifts towards the tea. ENTERTAINMENTS. Mr J. H. Glover, of the Rhoa Preparatory Sohoot, had arranged an interesting programme for the first orutertainmiemt, which was wetl sus- tained by Mrs Glover, Master A. Fitz Brown. Mr G. L Jo!hfnson, MiE38 Oarriok presiding et tihe piano. The seoarsd programme was con- tributed! to by Master A. Fitz Brown, Mrd-lo-yer, Mr G. L. Johnson, Mrs Glover, and Mr Schdele, Colwyn Bay. The oonckiding entertainment had "been ex- ranged by Mrs Ashby, when ail amnstej dia- logue was performed by the Misses Horion, en- titled "Too Many Cboks.M Solos wesre afea rendered by Mra Asfiby and Mre David Hugfees. On the who the event proved agreed; sraocees, ajid a oopajferafete sum waB aeafeeq.

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CONWAY WOMEN LIBERALS ADDRESS BY MRS LLOYD GEOHGE. TARIFF REFORM AND LICENSING. Under the auspices of the Conway branch of tho Women's Liberal Association, a public meeting was held at the Town Hall, Conway, on Friday afternoon, when the speakers were Mrs D. Lloyd George and Mrs Kate Free- man. The officers of the local branch are: — President, Mrs M. J. Morgan; treasurer, Mrs William Edwards (Cadnant Park) secretary, Mrs J. O. Jones (Moss Bank, Gyffin). Mrs A. J. Oldman, Deganwy, presided over a good attendance. Mrs Oldman said she was glad to sec that the old feeling which used to prevail that women had nothing to do with politics, was being wiped out. The time would come when women would have a greater share in the political lifs of the country than they had at present. It had been realised by the people who had been canvassing at recent elections that women had a great deal of in- fluence even in politics. In spite of the opposition and discredit which had been brought upon the cause of women, the time was coming when they would have their votes (hear, hear). They would not, how- ever, gain their votes by disturbing meetings, storming, and making themselves ridiculous, but by showing their business capabilities, and proving themselves worthy of the vote. Not long ago, a woman who had the audacity to act on local authorities was regarded as someone hardly worth calling a woman at all, but they were needed there now, and they were quite able to hold their own in work- ing side by side with men. She was sorry that Mrs Ellis Jones Griffith could not 'e present to sing as she had promised to do. owing to a severe illness, but Mrs Clarke had come to the rescue, and would sing in her stead (applause). Mrs William Edwards (Cadnant Park) then moved the following resolution:—"That this meeting thanks the Prime Minister and the Government for the introduction and the carrying through in all its stages in the House of Commons of this great social-wel- fare Budget, and while protesting strongly against the House of Lords usurping the power given by the people to the House cf Commons, pledges itself to work earnestly to secure the return of their member and the triumphant return of the Liberal party." Mrs M. J. Morgan seconded. After a solo by Mrs Clarke, Mrs Oldman called upon Mrs Lloyd George to address the meeting. Ivi-i's Lloyd George was accorded a hearty reception, a.nd at the outset she ex- pressed the pleasure it gave her to pay the second visit to the Conway Women's Liberal Association. She had been there last year starting the branch, and she trusted that after a year's work, they had increased in numbers, and were now quite ready to help their husbands, sons, and brothers, to win the great fight which was before them. When she had been there last year, they had been living in a time of peace, but since the introduction of the Budget, they had had a storm, and the howling had been going on ever since. Wales was all right The mem- ber for the Carnarvon Boroughs—(cheers)— could not get time to go through his con- stituency, but he was going to have meetings in Conway and Bangor, some days before the poll. He was expecting that they would tight the battle for him—(cheers)—and let him speak to the unconverted, for, although they in Wales were all right, there were num- bers of people in England who wanted talk- ing seriously to upon these questions (laughter).. She hoped, however, that they would be converted in time (hear, hear). The proposals of the Budget were very fair (hear, hear). They were only asking the rich people to pay a fair share of the heavy taxes which were such a burden on the work- ing man. The House cf Lords and the millionaires had been frightened very much. They thought it was not right to ask them to pay a lair share of the taxes, although they owed their success to the industry of workers. They must have their luxuries although to get them the poor must be taxed ("Shame!"). What had the other party to offer ac an alternative to the Budget ? Tariff Reform which meant tax- ing the food of the working people. "We in this country," proceeded Mrs George, "have our food cheaper than they do in any other land. There is not a woman here who wants to pay more for her bread, and we don't want to be like they are in Germany—eating black bread. We want what we are accus- tomed to eat, and therefore we must stand up for Free Trade (hear, hear). Tariff Re- formers say that their policy will bring more work for the people, but it is not so in Ger- many. In Berlin last winter, there were 60,000 people out of work, whilst in the United States of America a quarter or a third of the population were out of work. This does not epeak well for Tariff Reform." A German, who had recently been speaking in London, and other places, eaid "Tariff Re- form makes millionaires, but it also makes beggars." It protects the rich, Mrs George went on to say, but it kills the working man. I expect we will be on the side of Free Trade. We know what it is! We have lived undef it for years, and this is a prosperous land (applause). It will be a very wrong thing for us to turn from it, when common-sense tells us that when there is a tariff on bread and meat, it will bo harder to live. They think that the foreigner will pay, but they are making a mistake. He is far too wise to pay in our place. The women must also remember that the drink power would be high under Tariff Reform. The brewers will work harder than they have ever done before, be- cause they will be working for their lives. Before they have felt that they had the House of Lords at their backs, but now they are afraid, bccause they do not know whether there will be a House of Lords at all (a Voice: "Down with it!"). They did not make much noise the time before, but they will work hard this time, and we must be ready for them, and stand up for our principles. This Government has given us protection for children, and if we can secure the children, we will have the next generation sober. It is very important, therefore, that we women should fight on the side of temperance" (loud applause). Mrs Kate Freeman, who then addressed the meeting, was also well received. She dealt with the work which women had to do in the political world. The Chairman remarked that Wales was proud of one of her greatest sons, who had done so much to carry the Budget as far as it had gone, and they would send him back again to carry it a step further (cheers). The resolution was put to the meeting, and carried unanimously. Mrs Edward Jones, Cadwern, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Lloyd George for her address, and said she was sure she would be voicing the feelings of all when she said they were very glad, once more, to honour their past, present, and future mem- ber. The night before, a record meeting at the Carnarvon Pavilion had listened to him explaining the question of the day, whilst they that afternoon had listened to an ad- dress by one whom, the Chancellor of the Exchequer would proudly allow, was his better half (Laughter and cheers). She also wished to include in the vote of thanks Mrs Kate Freeman. They had never been backward in Conway at election times, but after the speeches they had had that afternoon, they would work harder than ever. Mrs M. J. Morgan seconded, and the vote yrae carried with enthusiasm. Mrs Lloyd George responded on behalf of herself and Mrs Freeman. On the motion of Mrs Edwards, Cadnant Park, seconded by MrsJ. 0. Jones, Gyffin, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mrs Old- man for presiding, Mrs Clarke for singing, and Mrs Saffie Edwards-Baugh, A.L.C.M., who was fie accompanist. The meeting concluded with the singing of f the Wekfc Rational Anthem, -—

THE GRAMOPHONE. NEW CHRISTMAS RECORDS. Witt their usual enterprise the Gramopthone Company have issued a list of now records suit- a.ble for the Christmas season. These include dance records made by the celebrated Iffs Orchestra, comprising waltzes, two-step, n;, and quadrills; recitations from "A Christmas CaroP (Charles Dickens) by Mr Bransby Wil- liams, the eeleotioiLs baing "Miser Scrooge'Bycon- version," and are striking-ly realas&io; such well- known hymns as "0 Paradise," "Behold, I bring you good tidings," "Bethlehem," "0 God our Help," "0 Jesus, I have promised," by the Choir of St. Andrews, Wells Street; carols by the famous choir of the Westminster Cathedral (R.C.); Old Nursery Tales by Mr Albert Whelan; and songs suitable for the great festi- val by E<%n Williams, Jno. Harrison, Robt. Radford, Mts Perceval Allen, Madame Jones- Hudson. The records are wonderfully clear and loud, and if the tone is considered' too loud for small rooms the sound can be decreased by usiing piano needles. DECEMBER LIST. The December supplementary list contains the following titles: — BANDS. COLDSTREAM G CARDS—{Conducted by Lieut. Mackenzie Rogan, M.Y.O.)-12-inch records, 5s 6d. The Coon's Patrol, Lotter; The Marcfh of the Giants, Finck; 10-indh record, 3s 6d— Trafalgar March, Zdhie. BLACK DIAMONDS—12-inch reoord, 5s 6d— Hunting Scene, Bucalosisd. THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA—12-inch re- cords, 5s 6d—Bells of Dawn, Wood; Phantom Brigade, Myddleton. BOHEMIAN ORCHESTRA—12-inch record, 5s M— Gems from "Our Miss Gibbs," Caryli and Monokton. CONCERT MUSIC. MR JOHN HARRISON (Tenor)-12-inch record. 5; 6d—The Ribbon. The Ring and the Rose, Willeiby. 10-indh rccord, 3e 6d—I dreamt of you, Juleff. MR ROBERT RADFORD (Bassi)—ID-inch record, 5s 6d—Hearts of Oa.k. Boyou Miss EDNA THORNTON (Contralto)—12-inoh re- cord, 5s 6d'—The Enchantress, Hatton. MADAME J ONES- HUDSON (Soprano)—10-inch reoord, 5a 6d—Arioso, Dolibea. DUETS. MISS PERCEVAL ALLEN and MB JOHN HARRI- SON—12-inch reoord, 5s 6d—Lt was a. Lover and his Lass, Walthew- QUARTETTES. MISS PERCEVAL ALLEN, MISS ALICE LAKIN, MESSRS JOHN HARRISON and ROBERT RADFORD— 12 inoh record, 5s 6d—When the budding bloom, Sullivan. HUMOROUS. MR HARRY LAUDER—12-inch record, 5s 6d— The Bounding Bounder. MR ARTHUR GILBERT—12-inch reoord, 5s 6d— John Bull's Budget Song. INSTRUMENTAL. VIOLIN. MR J. SZIGETI—12-inoh record, 5s 6d— Ungarische Wedsen, Laszlo. Tie Coon's Patrol is an improvement upon the usual negro minstrelsy tunea. It oertamly is difficult but a new melody has been obtained. Like all pieces of the patrol" type it shows an effective dying aWIJij at the conclusion. It is splendidly recorded- The March of the Giants and Trafalgar March are both good; the former with its heavy lumbering gait is not unsuggeKtive of the giant Fafnir and Faoolt in "Rhincgokl;" and tihe latter is particularly brisk and tuneful. The Coldstireams play them in their own inimitable way. There is liittl.e more effective on the Gramophone than a well carried oait novelty such as a Hunting Scene, and the Black Diamonds record it per- fectly. We have the yelping of dogs and the well-known chorus "A-hunting we will go;" a rousing galloip and an exciting finish. This re- cord is most realistic and amusing. The Metropolitan Orchestra possesses an in- dividuality sull its own and imdeniable merit, this being shown in an "intense" style of per- formance both as regards the solo instrunicnt-3 and the players in general. The Bells of Dawn is an excellent waltz— £ pe of the numbers is a germ of engaging melody—and in tlie Phanitcm Brigade the orchestra obtains a soft riob tono of an unusually pleasing qua-litly- Gems from "Our Miss C ihbs" will prove a strong seller. The idea of utilising a chorus with instrumental selection is again carried out, the former includ- ing "Mary" and the nonsense rhymo "Yip-I- Adtly." It is a capital record cf sweetness and o aaty. Mr John Harrison is heard at his beet in WiEeby's song wiiioh contains a variety of charming effeots both of tone and expression, and thc<3 are rendered in a mcst artistic man- ner and with fine vocal quality. "Hearts of Oak" is a. patriotic eong of the old fashioned type, and Mr Radford's fine voice is heard with wonderful effect. Mists Edna Thornton gives a beautiful rendering of "The Enchantress," and the record is a magnificent exatn-ple of English song. Her fine oontralbo voice is perfectly re- produced, and there should be a great ckanand for this reoord. Madame Jones-Hudson's record is one to be piayod again and again. A very clover and melodious duet is that sung by Miss Allen and "Mr Harrison. The voices ring out witih singular purity and o!eama~3, and the re- cord is a distinct sucoess- What a oormplcle mazier of tune Sullivan was is evidenced b.- the new quartet record. This example from Ilad- don Hali contains much- for solo voices, each singer having a good lead to sing and a sonorous ensemble denotes the conclusion. The two humorous n umbers are above the average. Lauder foregathers with Lieut. Shaoldetan and discusses with him over a glass —wo are afraid it was more than one-the dis- covery of the South Polo. There is a good deal of laugliable patter, and tlie chorus is a oatahy one. As a political scng, "John's Bull's Budget Song" is quite a superior example. It is a piece of good satire upon the Chancellors Bud- get, and its huimour will be appreciated bybolih parties. Mr J. Szigeti's violin record opens with a beautiful piece of chord playing slow, impres- sive and of fine tone, followed by passages in fnirmoiiieo exquisitely contrasted with the for- mer. the whole winding up with an exceedingly original and lively finale. This last addition to many exoellent violin roeords is full of all-round interest. NEW PIANOFORTE RECORDS. GREIG'S CONCERTO BY BACKtlAUS- The Gramophone. Company describe as a re- cording triumph their reproduction of Grieg's Pianoforte Concerto played by Herr Wilhelm Backbaus on a Ghappell Grand Piano, and ao- oompanied by Mr Landon Ronald's New Sym- phony Orchestra. In the oonoerto form it is perhaps novel to find the piano, which is essentially a harmony instrument, treated as a voice and acconipanied by the orchestra. Yet the beauty of tho piano tone and of the very fine orchestra combine to make tlie two records the most perfect examples of their kind, .i-n^ quite comparable to some of the very fine vocal records for whadh the gramophone is now famous. The records are 12-inch ones, and are priced at 55 6d eacb

NEW WELSH SCHOOL INSPECTOR. Mr Abel J. Jones, B.Sc. (Wales), B.A. (Cambridge), Ph.D., a lecturer on education at the University College, Cardiff, has been appointed Government inspector of schools under the Welsh Department of Education. Mr Jones is a native of the Rhondda Valley, and was brought up as a teacher. He was educated at Aberystwyth College, where he underwent the usual training in the normal department.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSY- COED. For week ending Saturday, December Ilth, 1909. Mean maximum (in shade) 44.2 Mean mininrcan (in shade) 36.1 HIGHER IN shade 53. in bde 27. Maximum in the son 61. Lowest on the gTasa 25. Bright sunshine 7 fore. 24 mina. Mean amtxmt of okJud (per oertt.) 74.2 Observer i M HUGH WATSON FOX.

OQEEIERS KILLED AT BAGILLT. A fatal aocadent oocmrzod at BettisfieM Col- Eerv, BagoLifc. A tub-load of coal became un- booked and ran down a. drciino in the under- ground workingH. One man had a reeaazkable eaoaipe from death; but three others at the bot- tom of the hall wetre starudk by fihe tab, and two of them. Joins and Roberta, e killed out- nghfc. wiiile the third, & man named Wxighsfc. badib: carastbed- j I

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