The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

1;- FESTINIOG CHAIR MEETING. A CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER'S SUCCESS. The annual Christmas Eisteddfod was held on Christmas Day at Blaenau Festiniog, the large Town Hall being crowded at bob. meetings. Mr Hugh Jones presided in the afternoon, and in his opening address wished tlic audi- ence and those engaged in the slate trade a successful New Year. The Rev. John Owen (DyfnaJlt), the con- ductor, joined in the good wishes, and advised the friends from North Wales who were forced by the depression to emigrate to Glam- organshire to speak Welsh with their chil- dren at their homes. There were too many aliems and pagans in that county already. All sorts from all paits went there—(laugh- ter),—but the Glainorganites were all good and sensible people, and it was desirous to increase their number (oheers). Robert Smith and Richard Lewis Griffith were awarded the prizes for a duet on any wind instrument. Mrs Thomas, wife of Mr Morris H. Thomas, secretary of the Eisteddfod, was the winner of the prize oifercd for lyrics. Solo, "Telynau'r Saint" (W. 0. Jones): Miss N. Jones, Manod House. In the children's choir competition, there was a very close contest between the seven choirs: 1, Bethania, 2, Salem; 3, Bethel; 4, Jerusalem. Pianoforte solo: 1, Griffith W. Jones; 2, Mary Evans. Translation from English to Welsh: 1, Daniel Jones, Bodegryn, ETia-ena-u. Second choral competition: 1, Ebenezcr Wesleyan Chapel (Mr Tom Davies); 2, Bryn- bowydd (Miss Sar-ih A. Morris). Essay on "Your hero, and your reasons for it:" 1, Daniel Jones, Bodegryn; 2, Evan Cadfan Jones, Tan'rallt-terracc. EVENING MEETING. Mr D. White Phillips presided, and Dvfn- allt conducted. Mr Phillips gave an interest- ing account of the Eisteddfod frow the sixth century down to the present time, aud con- gratulated the committee on the great success of their meetings. The following were the principal awa.-ds:- Duct: Sarah Morris and Annie Williams, whose rendering was said to be an honour to the Eisteddfod. Answering theological questions: 1, David R. Jones, Bodafon, 2, Griffith Hughes, Hafod Ruffydd. Duot: 1, Maggie and Lizzie Jones, Cadfan; 2, Mary and Ithvs Jones, Rhiw. Answering questions on the WeAsli lan- guage: 1, Maggie 01 wen a Jones, Bodegryu; 2, R. J. Lewis, Festiniog. Contralto solo: Mis-s A. E. Davics,; Pen- rhyn. Stanza: Mclinydd Davies, Llansawel, Glam- organ. Uhair poem on "Promise:" the Rev. J. D. Richards, Congregational minister, Traws- fyny<y, whose representative was chaired with the accustomed rights. Baritone solo: W. D. Jones, Festiniog. Soprano solo: Annie Williams. Essay on "The claims of the mission field on the churcih:" Mrs Vauglian Lewis, Fes- tiniog, and W. J. Williams, The Square, equal. Chief recitation: Miss Dora Roberts, Fes- tiniog. Duet: Hugh J. Hughes and W. 0. Jones, Festiniog. Tenor solo: Evan Evans, Brondwyrwyd. Composing words for a libretto: Brvf- dir. The chief ohoraJ competition drew fivo choirs, which sang as folioWR: -1, Jerusalem (Edward Jones'); 2, Sion Baptist Chapel (Alaw Hestin); 3, Hyfrydfa (William 0. Thomas); 4, lanygrisiau mixed (W. Morris Williams)- 5, Bethania (Miss Annie Bevan). Choirs I and 5 were declared equal after a very clos>e competition.

-<!> F-ISTEDDFOD AT TREFRIW. THE PRIZEWINNERS. Tho annual Eisteddfod in connection with the Pemel C.M. Church, Trefriw, was held at tho Pubiio Hall, on Christmas day- Both meetings were well patronised. All the coin petitions were, very keenly contested and aroiv-Ad tlieat in- terest. Mr R. H. Williams preeadod over both moorings, ,bile Mr R. G. Owen, Groanwieh House, conducted in hi3 usual happy vein- Mr W. E. Efctvioft, Iianrvvst, was the capable accom- paniit. The officials of the Eisteddfod were — Chairman: Mr D. Davies, Llys. Treasurer: Mr J. D. Jones, Gwytir Scores. Hon secretary: Mr R. Evans, Cra.fna.Tit House. The adjudicators were:—Minimal:. Mr G. W. Francis, Nantile; uloo, Rov. E. Davies, Gorphwvsfa; ltev. Henry Jeneu Tanycoed; Mr D. Davies, Llys; Mr Ii. Roberta, Brcrn Derw; Mr 0. Joricc-, 2, Bryn Crafriant; Mrs WiHia.ni3, Plas Gwladys; Mrs JortK, Tanyooed; Mr Hugh Pierce, Pant-y- Gar'.v; LTut Mr R. H. Williams, Biaen Nant. The awards were as follows: — AFTERNOON MEETING. Catechism (Standard III.): 1, Myfanwy Ro- berta; 2, W. T. Williams. Catechism (Standard IV.): 1. Blodweji Hughes. Catechism (unde.r 14): 1, Cecil Hughes; 2, D. Thomas- Catcchisrri (under 16): 1, E. Llmvekn Roberts; 2, Griffith Thomas. Recitation (under 12), "Y Ffordd i ,droull,c;r dirwrnod" 1, Nancy Williams and Eleanor Edwards (equal); 2, Blodwen II ughes and Anaber (equal) 3, Myfanwy and Daisy. 8uio (undeT 12), "Dy gwmni diriom lesu" 1, Blodwen Hughes; 2, R. Williams; 3, Anni-e Evana. Recitation (under 16), "Bydd yn gNnil" 1, Naiicy Williams, 2, Bkxhven Hughes and David Thomas (equal). Map of Carnarvonshire: 1 J- Glynne Jones, Llanrwst. Solo (under 16), "Mae'n fv Ngharu" 1. Ivatio Roberts 2, A. MaaRae, 3, Annie Pierce. Es'iiy on Joseph: 1, Jessie Williaens, B be nant; 2, Albert Evans, Wern, and "Reuben" (equal). Pen and ink ekotch: 1, J. Glynne Jones, Llanrwst- Action song (party of 12 children): 1, Pierce Evans and pa-rty. Catechism, (undor 21): 1. Albert Evans, Wern. Translation into Welsh: 1, Miss Wil- liams Rcigent House, Llanrw«t. Ear test: J. Eva-ns and Jennio Evans, Ysgubor Cerrig- Children's choir "Awn yn Mlaen": 1, Trefriw Juveruio Choir (conductor, W. Owen). EVENING MEETING. Duot (children), "Llais F Icou" 1, E. Davies; and li.<xhven Haghes; 2, Katie Roberts and L. pi, Dialog'ue 1. Annie Lnd Annie Evaiw. Pianoforte eolo: 1, J, Glynne Jones and Nell e Davies. Memoriam verses to the late Mr Price Jones, Ty r (Ta^.3.1: 1, loan ap loan, IV-Æ- wen Essay, "Teithiau Paul": 1, Jessie Wii- liams, BJaenant; 2, J. Glynne Jones- Chief recitation: 1, Edward Williams, 1. wch v Don. Party "Tune Giuoll Avenue": 1,' Ellis Edwards. Aberdcmiyn, and party. Tie: 1, 2\1i:6 Evans, Pandu. hrkmark; 1, Miss Jones, Pest Office, Mae-nan; 2. Miss Hugiios, Bronrn-Miai. Challenge so jo 1, 11. Roberts, liyfrydie, Trefriw- Chief Essay 1, R. Evans, Crafnonfc House. Walking stick: 1, E. C. Thomas, Llanbedrog. Chief chorl competition: "Moat" and "Maes y Grocs." Two choirscomj»c.fed, Llanrwst Cncir ai>d Trefriw Choral Society. Both gave an excellent rendering. Mr Francis, in giving1 his adjudica- tion, ta;d that the Trefriw- Choir's vokes blended together beautifully, whi.o the time was per- fect, tlie rendering being full of the spirit re- quired. The Lianrwst Choir also gave a. good rendering', but tho second pa.rt was not equal to the first, part. One of the tenors was too con- apiouous and spoiled the blending- of the voices. The bass aloo, might show improvement, the time was gecd. The prize was awarded to tlie Trefriw Choral Society, under the corv- d'.tctarship of Mr Pierce Evans, G-xervor. Mr Fiancns disUghted the audiences at botrh meetings wiitii solos. Tho meeting liaving terminated by all joining in euiginij the Welsh National Anthem, a largo imrrLbee- adjourned to t.be hoonezer SchocJ- rooni where a tea. was provided.

ABERGELE LITERARY AND MUSICAL FESTIVAL. A POPULAR OLD INSTITUTION. The Literary and Musical Festival, one of the oldest institutions in the town, having been held annually for upwards of half a cen- tury, was held on Christmas Day, in the Old C.M. Chapel, Abei-gele, and was a success in every way. The arrangements were entirely carried out by the young people, the chair- man of committee being Councillor Isaac Morris, with Miss Minnie Jones4 Rose Cot- tage, as treasurer, and Mr J. Vaughan Ellis, Rhuddfryn, as secretary. The List of the adjudicators who have taken part in these meetings contains the names of several prominent men, such as John Ambrose Lloyd, the Welsh musician; John Evans (I.D. Ffraid), the Welsh scholar, who translated Milton's "Paradise Lost" into Welsh; and Thomas Jones, Glan Alun, the Welsh poot. The adjudicators this year were: -Music: Mr Peter Edwards, Mus. Bac. (Pcdr Alaw), Abergele. Poetry: the Rev. E. Wyn Ro- berts, Manchester. Prose: the Rev. Francis Jones, Eirianfa. Translations: Mr W. J. Evans, County School. Recitations: Messrs Thomas Jones, Roee Cottage, and John Jones, Bodeifion. Miscellaneous: the Rev. Robert Williams, Towyn; Mr Jeremiah Williams, M.A., County School; and Mrs D. C. Lewis, Colwyn Bay. Sir Herbert Roberts, who had lueen an- nounced to preside, wrote expressing regret tha.t a severe cold prevented his attending, and wishing all present a merry Christmas and a bright New Year. The message also expressed the hope that the Misses Roberts, of Tan'rallt, would be able to attend, in order to show the continued interest which they felt as a family in the meeting as a notable institution in the history of the town (loud applause). Sir Herbert also for- warded a handsome donation towards the funds. The duties of accompanist were performed by Mr T. Gwilym Morgan, whilst Councillor W. Pierce Morris made an excellent conduc- tor. The following is a full list of THE AWARDS. Recitation (children under 1G), "Arata., ddyn" (Derwenog): 1, Bessie Jevies, Rihudd- fryn; 2 (equal), Olwcn Parry, London House, John Jones, Yr Allt, and Thomas Williams, Pensarn (four competed). Bass sod o, 'Y bachgen dewr" (Dr. Parry): 1, D. J. Rohert3, Brynygroes, Bettws. Map of Wales (under 16): 1, Gwilym Jones, Battws; 2, Herbert Aneurin Jones, Glasfrvn, Llanddulas; 3, "Pentrevdd" (this being an additional prize, given by the adjudicator, Mr J. Williams, M.A.). Button-hole: 1, Jennie Hughes, Gar- monfa. Abergele. Tenor solo, "Bcdd y bug- ail" (R. S. Hughes): 1, G^vilym Fonlkcs, Llj-sfaen; 2, T. Llewelyn Jones, Abergele (four competed). In an impromptu reading test, only one—"Un o'r lie"—competed, but his work was deemed worthy of the prize. The competitor's proper name did not tran- spire. Soprano solo, "Can y preseb" (T. Os- born Roberts, Llandudno): 1, Kate Jones, Boelheulog, Abeirgele. Fifty lines of poetry, "The Primroee:" 1, Mr Thomas Jones, Rose Cottage, Abergele. Quarte.tte, "Y rhosynau" (E. D. Lloyd): Gele Party (Misses D. Jones and L. Davies, and Messrs J. Hughes and W. V. Jones). Translations: In that from Eng- lish to Welah, the only compettor-Hcnry Davxxs, Rhwngyddwyffordd, Bc^ttws,—was awarded the prize; whilst the prize in that from Welsh to English was withheld through lack of merit. Chief essay, "The influence of Calvinism upon the morals of the WeJsh na.t'xm:" William Roberts, Bryntirion, Aber- gctlc. Open recitation, "ksu" (Golvddan): Mr John Rowlands, The Mill, Dolwen. Essay for those under 21, "Paul: his conversion and work," based upon the narrative in the Acts: 1, J. Vaughan Ellis, Rhuddfryn. Ducit (tenor and bass), "Plant y ocdvrn" (Dr. J. Parry): 1, Messrs Jas. Hughes, ~cirgele, and T. 'n. Jones, Birkenhead. Challenge solo, "Our Saviour's Cross" (Pcdr Alaw, Mus. Bac.): 1, Mr D. J. Roberts, Brynygroes, Bettws (three oompetcdj. Party of sixteen voices, "Soren Unig" (Isalaw): Only one party came for- ward, namely, the Gele Party, conducted by Mr Thomas Jones, Roee Cottage, and they were awarded the prize. Master H. Arthur Edwards, of Park Villas, gave a very credit- a.ble rendering of "Visitors." A VOtto of thanks to the Misses Roberts, of Tan'rallt; to the adjudicators and the accom- panist, was moved by Mr W. Parry, Ixindon House; seconded by Mr Hughes, Bodgwyn- edd; and eiarricd with acclamation. 'line singing of "Hen wlad fy nhadau," led by Mr Cybj Williams, brought to a. close a most successful meeting.

-<- RHYL BOXING DAY EISTEDDFOD. LIST OF AWARDS. MR HERBERT LEWIS AND THE IN- FLUENCES OF THE EISTEDDFOD. Since its inauguration sixteen years ago by the Rev. T. Shankiand, the Ithy. l Boxing Day Eisteddfod has become a recognised annual fixture, which has continued to increase in liiteresit and to attract competitors from a wide area. The Eisteddfod is held in con- nection with Water-street Wel&h Baptist Chapel, and the proceedings on Monday were conducted by the Rev. W. Wynn Davies, of Bangor, in whoae hands the meetings passed off successfully. The secretarial duties were discharged by Mr W. Parry, Abbey-street, aud Mr U. '1'. Jones, Wellington-road; the treasurer being Mr 0. R. Williams, East Parade. Mr Bryan Warhurst was the prin- cipal accompanist, and was assisted by Miss Mabel Hughes. The adjudicators were Professor Dan Price, Mr Poter Edwards (Pcdx Alaw;, Llifon, Dr. A. J. Parry, Rev. T. Fruitston, Huweo Penimaetn, Rev. M. F. Wynne, Mr J. W. Conneli, Mrs Hughes, Church-strcet, and Mrs Parry, Oxford Grove. AFTERNOON MEETING. Councillor A. Rhydweai Jones (eshaurman of the Rhyl Council), who was accompanied by Mrs Jomes, presided at this meeting, and in his eipening address said it gave him great pleasure to be present, recognising as he did the great educational value of such institu- tions (applause). He had attended many functions during his life, but his mind went back many years ago to the first competitive meeting he ever attended. Strange to say it was held in connection with the same body Bib' as was responsible for that Eisteddfod. The meeting was held in the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Water-street, Rhyl (applause). He believed that gatherings of that kind gave opportunity to many young' people to de- velop talents that but for the Eisteddfod would never be recognised (a-ppla-usc). To the winners he would say he hoped that they would act graciously to the losers, and encourage them to do better; while the losers, he hoped,would congratulate the winners, and thus make the gathering pleasant and profit- able to all concerned (applause). It was to the Rev. Thomas Shankiand that they owed the commencement of the Rhyl Boxing Day Eis- teddfod, which, in the able hands of Mr W. Parry (the secretary), and a very energetic committee, had developed to be a vcry successful gathering (hear, heaj-\ He hoped tha.t the Rhyl Boxing Day Eisteddfod would continue to prosper (applause). The adjudications were as follows: Violin solo for children under 1G, "Home, Sweet Home" (Farmer): Master W. Glynn Price, Denbigh. In giving his adjudication Mr Dan Price referred to the tendency of juvenile players not to give sufficient play to the bowing arm. Without that freedom a violinist eould not develop a masterly stvle. As regards the winner he had given a "successful and brilliant rendering for one so voung. He was a promising and ple,as.ing player. All the players gave very greet promise. "H' Juvenile recitation,. -YLeincued pawb ea ius- ne-s ei hun:" Ten competitors entered, and the first prize went to Miss Hywel Jones, Llanasa; 2, Miss Lila Parry, Penyffordd, Ffvn lion groev". Pianoforte solos for juveniles under lo, "Andante and Allegro," Op. IG, No. 1: 1, Master Herbert Gunning, Flint. Mr Peter Edwards (Pedr Alaw) gave the adjudication in the above, and said that the playing of the three competitors did not in- spire the adjudicators. There was more in the promise than in the playing. It was far too mechanical, but by paying attention to the points he detailed in respect to each player he believed they would do better in the future. Four competitors sent in sketches of a lady in Weisih costume, but tlie adjudicators did not feel that either was worthy of a first pnizc, and so they awarded a second prize to Ml' D. A. Roberts, Talbott-strevt, Wrexham. Nineteen excellent maps of Wales were re- exiived from Christ Church School children under 13 years of age, and the first prize went to "Cae," and the second to "Thistle and Leek." There were also 19 very iie maps of England aud Wales from children over 13 and under 15 years of age. The adjudicators urged tli-at greater attention should be paid to the positions of the prin- cipal towns, and awarded tlie first prize to "Chandos," and the second to "Raphael." In giving the adjudication on the juvenile solo "Visators," Prof&ssor Dan Price said that the teachers of juvenile teaching put in too much that was artificial in the render- ing of children's songs. Simplicity was wanted, and of the seven competitors he awarded the prize to Master Percy Jones, Abbey-street, Rhyl. For a. very charming rendering of the con- tralto solo, "Coon's Lullaby," the adjudicators, awarded the prize to Miss Rhoda Jones, Gel li for, Ruthin. CHILDREN'S CHORAL CONTEST. Two quartette parties, Crewe Aeolian and Old Colwyn, sang, the prize going to the former Who possessed beautiful voiescs. The Ffynnongroew Children's Choir (con- ductor, Mr T. Jones) and the Rhyl Juvenile Choir (Mr B. Wadsworth) came forward to exMnpete in the piece "In the snow now lot us gather" (Pedr Alaw). The Ffynnongroew Choir sang first, and Pedr Alaw, in giving the adjudication of Professor Dan Price and himself, said that in the opening they noticed that the voices were rather raw. That was chiefly due to the boys' voices. There was uncertainty in the intonation due to the rawness. The harmony was cloudy until the middle of the piece was reached. After that there was a decided improvement, and it showed that the choir was capable of mucli better work. It was a fair rendering, and out of 80 marks they awarded 65. As to the RhyJ OltOiT they made a very good start, and did much better, and were more mellow. He would tell the audienco the secret of the choir's success. The choir had a power, and that power was kept in reserve, and that had a great deal to do with their keeping in tunc. The choir was in good tune, giving an agreeable tune. He had several faults to find with the render- ing, but on the whole they gave a beautiful rendering. Out of 80 marks this choir re- ceived 72 for a nicely balanced renderiug throughout. This choir rtceivcd tie fin t prize. There were 13 competitors lor the bass solo, "Son of Him," and the prize was won by Mr F. Nicholson, Gweepyr. Professor Dan Price, in dealing with the soloists, pointed out that voo often bass soloists took the pieces too slow. They con- fused tenderness with slowness. Recitation "Out:" 1, Master Howell Jones, Llanasa; 2 (divided^, Miss Lydia Jones, Ffynnongroew, and Master Eobert Edwards, The Castle, Denbigh. Four essa.ys were received en "The present position of Wales, politically and religious- ly. All of these attained food avcra-ge of merit, but that, of M'ab y Defroad" took the prize. The adjudicator expressed th-e hope thaa this assay would be published, and given wide cir~-elation. It was announced later tha.t the winner was Mr Llew. Owain, Carnarvon, and 'hat the essav filled 86 pages. Englyn, "Yr Awvrlong:" Prize divided be- tween Mr Benjamin Davies, Ruthin, and "Amos." Lines Oill "The Suffragette:' Mr J. Geu- fronnvdd Jones, Towyn. ADDRESS BY MR J. HERBERT LEWIS, M.P. THE INFLUENCES OF THI EISTEDD- FOD. Mr Lewis, accepting an invitation to ad- dress the meeting, sad that was a time of ]>eace and goodwill amongst alt a time when all, irrespective of party, could neet together upon the common platform of the Eistedd- fud, and talk not of things tiat might be upper-most in their minds a fev day's hence, but of those permanent anc unalterable things for which the Eisteddfod stood, and wihiioh, whatever party they night belong to, they all joined in upholding (applause;. He did not know that they coulel find a better way of spending a holiday than in attending an Eisteddfod, with all its edifying and elevating associations and induences. It was an institution that was popuar, not only in W ales, but also in Engiani, where it had spread to a considerable -xtent (ap- plause). As he travelled about xx:asionally in that country he saw placarded jhe iamil ar word Eisteddfod," and the familiar Welsh motto which generally accompancd it. He was not quite sure that the people of Eng- land ejuite knew how to pronouiue the word —(laughter;—but that did not matter so long as they had tlie thing itself (applause). lhey had to renember on a day like tha.t, and on an occasion like that, wlat the Eis- teddlod had done lor Wales in tie past, not only directly for thousands icid tens of thousands oi yomg people by encouraging them in their studies, and in educating them for their respective capacities and spheres, but in promoting and drawing out those movements which were for the general lifting of the principality. There was a time when schools in Wales were few, and when they had no such tli;n, as a university. During thexse earlier and darker days, however, the Eisteddfod was at work, and it was from the Eisteddfod that vent forth that great force that ultimately siesceeded in establishing the colleges now forrang the University of Wales (applause). So iucccpeful had the work of the University bc-n that it had been decided^ this year to gi\e a.n additiemal grant of = £ 16,000 per annuo to its colleges in recogni- tion of its gieat work in the past, and for the 2nd id work they hoped to receive from it in the future (applause). That was a great step in advaice. But there were other institutions which the Eisteddfod had been helping to promote for the benefit of the principality as -a- whole. They had now established for the first time the National Library of W7ales and the national Museum of W clcs-t.hin,gs very near to his (the speaker's) heart for the last 20 years. The possesion of a National Library, a National Museum, and a University with three con- stituent oo11 eges was no small matter. Only two or three days zgo he saw the magnificent buildings erected ;.t Cardiff for the Univer- sity Co-lege there, .nd a few days before that he saw another spcndid block of buildings for tlie Bangor University College. Within the past few day* a beneficent e'en.tleman had given £ 12,000 for the erection of a hall for that col legs. As they saw all these great institutions, which had their roote in and which had sprung up from the Eistedd- fod, doing magnificent work in the principal- ity, had they rot a right as Welsh- men and Welsih women to fPlll proud and say "Long may the Eisteddfod reign?" (ap- plause). CHIEF CHOtAL COMPETITION. In'the chief oora oJntoæ: the piooes selected wore "Y Mihvr RhufeLn.11i{" (Pr.theroe) and "1:ho6 Vilkure Back.mit." (W7e^a»). The Ffynonsrrcew Male \c<ioa CI Kir (Mr J. Spancer) and the Ruthin and District Male Voce Choir (xvlr II. A. Jones) encred. and the adjudica ora said the? had listened to an excellent contest, both choirs having reiched a bd-lnh e&andaird, and need not 3 afraud of gating further afield. Both STuve exoedlent iriitoruUan. and had filte voices, fine Ffynocigrcew Choir had fine low n,.tes. and the harmorifi-os were lich and mLm But-li pieces were oxceliently rendered. For the first pieoe they had 70 marks cat of 80, and for the second they also received 7C. As to he Ruthin Choi a- they were not so rich in the harmonies, and the," in the fiilt jiece wore not so bold and martial as Roimuu should bo- In fact they sans more like p:l.g'.rijis than soldiers. However, t was a very 1«0 d rendering- In the second piece they did not in parts put in the correct expressions. Ilhoy leeeaved 68 rnarks for eaoh piece. They awarded the pr.ze to Ffynon-groew Choir. In oroposinsr a voto of thanks to tho Chairman, Mr 0. R. Wi!!i<i.tna (Cymn Cvbi) taid that Mr A. Rhydwen Jones .Tad proved himself to be a prophet, but other -rood prophets he had not listened to in his own country (laughter). When Rhvl was about to erect a new pavilisn Mr Rhydwen Jonee 9aidhe correct place for it was at the entrance to the pier, but the Council thciusrht otherwise. But lo-day there was every pro-pect not only of a new pavilion b};ng" erectcd at the entrance of the pktr. but in the pier being lengthened to deep water, and Rhyl made the fiiv.t oaHinK place far Liverpool .steamers (ap- c, plause). Dr. Abel Parry seconded, and the vote of tha.nks was carried, the Chairm-an responding, and wishing aU present a happy and pr sperous New EVENING MEETING. There was a crowded attendance at the even- ing meeting- Mr H. Pe,-clvaJ William* presided, and said that it wws pleasing o note that that was the 17th anniversary of the Welsh Baptist Eistedd- fod. Its popularity increased year by year, and the success was mare surprising io Englishmen than to Welshmen- One of the reasons why the Eisteddfod in W«JGS was so succesful and Led taken such a hold en the people was the fact, end ht was thankful, that it had nothing b do with politics. That W28 very refreshing in these day.-s (applause)- The success of tho Eisteddfod was due to the Welsh |ieop.!«'s love of music. The love of music and song was <nbm in the VVekh. It was part of their national existence. It was the national recreation (applause). It was difficult to describe the incahicul i.b'e good the Eisteddfod had done for Welsh natonal life. I- created the spirit d enthusiasm, the spirit of ambition, and tendered to everything that was good. (a-r/plaufie). He wished all a br:ght and ha.ppv New Year (applause). The following wo(':l'e the awards:— Drawing: 1. Mr D. Akin Roberts, Wrexham; 2 "Howe of Lards" (who was described as a pupil of the Rhyl Olwrd-street National School). There were 22 competitors. There were 14 entries for the tenor s lo. "Ike fita-m ahovV and the prize was ttwarded to Mr R. O. WTh, of Ffynongroew, who re- ceived 18 marks out of 20- An innova-ion was introduced into the pro- gramme by a contest for the best rendering of ,ftclt piece on tilc, or anv other instrument tthe oiano and viol n exited). Pedr Alaw, in giving the adjudication, said the adiudlioaitwrs congratulated the committee on the departure thev had made thrifl Tcir. lhey shotuld do all thev co-uid to encourage instrumental plav- ing- The adiindicators had hea-rd three competi- tors. one played the euphonaum and two the cor- In awarding the prize thev had to con- sider the class inurnment- Out of 20 marks thev cave 15 to M-r John Roberts, Conway, who olaved "Tie Village Black-mth" on the euphonium.. .1 Sixteen competitors enic-red for the soprano eolo. "Love's Star, and M.iss J;me Marian Da- vies. Cwm. to k the prize with 19 out of 20 mark for a rendering which Prof. Dan Price described as full of vivaefcy. A ca.nital contest was witnessed f r the reci- tat on "Ymaon Morwyn," and the first priat '*W went to Mrs Owen. Oolwyn Bay, and the second to Mr J. P. Jones. Llanasa. For tlie ode, "Thy Kingdom C .me" (not ex- eeocling 100 lines), there were two competitors, the suoejessfuil being Mr David Owen, Denbigli. Although 41 coin petitory had entered for the children's duet, own choice. only one party ap- peared. They were Masters Thomas H. Jones and Percy Jones. Abbey-street, Rhyl, who were awarded t e pr ze, having sung charmingly. Ten entered for the senior druet, o-inpetitars' own choice, end three were selected to appear. After a fine competition the prize was awarded to Me-isre II. Ray and J. W. Cottej-al!, of Crewe. A-!th -ugh Gronant Mixed Choir and the Rhyl Mix»xl r had entered L'r the competition, "How lovely are the messengers" (Mendelssrhn), the latter ohoir was tlie onley one that appeared- It was conducted by Mr B. Wad; worth- Prof. Dan. Price described tlie rendering as refined and well worthv of t e prize, although the voicess were n- t well balanced, the sopranos predominating. For the best pair of d'ovleya the first and second pr:zes were divided between M,iss Jennie Parrv. Llv.sfaen. and "Rhuddlan," a third prize going to Miss Jennie W-lliams, 32, We-t Parode, Rhyl. For the child's overall the first prize was awarded td "Brownie." and the second be:ng Mi-s S. Davits, West Kirbv. For the toim. "Y Cvusegr," the prize went to Mr 11. Gwe-ipyr Jones, Holvweil. late (f Rhyl. Challenge solo ex>rnpet.iticin open to all voioes: Miss Jtine Davies. Cwm, won the oup with a charming rendering. Mr 0 R. Williams pr-posed a vrte of t anks to the Chairman, artistes, and the adjudicators, which was fiveon-i-ed by Huwoo Pcnrre ea. During the evening Mr Dan. Price rendered a c(,,ul),Io of splendid solo- The Ffynomgreew Male Voice Chcir and Master Ilowell Jones aiso contributed to the programme. OUT Musical Correspondent, Pedr Alaw, deals with the adjudications at this ei»'<o-di.od in tis musical notes wliidi appear in another column.

COMPETITIVE MEETINGS AT OLD COLWYN. LIST OF AWARDS. A highly successful competitive meeting wa.3 hold at the Hebron Welsh C.M. Church, Old Colwyn, on Monday (Boxing Day). The arrangements were carricd out by a commit- tee, the officers of which were Chairman, the Rev. Lewis Williams; vice-chairman, Mr Will-iam Parry, Grimsby House; treasurer, Mr David Parry, Hy fry die; and the indus- trious secretary, Mr J. Lewis Jones, Gwen- allt. Mr Josef E. Jones, Conway, was the musical adjudicator, whiLe the Rev. Owen Evans and the Rev. Robert Roberts, Colwyn Bay) adjudicated the rexcitations and literary competitions. THE AFTERNOON MEETING. In the absence of the Chairman (Mr W. Parry, Colwyn), the Rev. Owem Evans pre- sided over the afternoon meeting, when there was a good attendance. The Rev. Lewis Wil- liams, pastor of Hobron Church, was tlie con- ductor, and the following were the awa.rds Solo (under twelve years of age): 1, Christ- mas Williams; 2, Miss Jones, Rhydyioel, Llysfaen. Essay, ''Journeys of the Apostle Paul: i, Mr William Davies, Colwyu; 2, Mr T. J. Parry, Glanaber. Recitation (under eight years of age): 1, R. J. Jones; 2, Edward Butler Ellis; 3, D. H. Roberts. Book-mark: 1, Miss Ceinion Williams; 2, Miss May Jones. Duot, "Codiad yr Ehcdydd:" Christmas Williams and Amy Williams. Rccitation, "0, felly'n wir:" 1st prize divided between Dilys Jones, Llysfaen, and D. Lewis Joncr?, Colwyn and 2nd prize divid- ed between M. A. Davies, Colwyu Bay, iid M. A. Jones, Colwvn. Solo (for those who had not previously won a prize): Miss Winnie Jones, Colwyn. Antimacassar Miss Parry, London House, Llysfaen. Stockings: Miss Davies, Gilan, Llysfaen. Solo, "Y fwyalchen:" 1, Mr O. Davies, Llysfaen; 2, Miss Amy Williams, Colwyn Bay. THE EVENING MEETING. There was, if anything, a larger attend- ance at the evening meeting, when Mr John Williams, of Colwyn Bay, presided, and the Rev. Lewis Williams was again the conduc- tor. The Chairman, at the outset, remarked that there were two reasons for promoting those meetings: one obtaining money and the other cultivating the talents of the young people of the locality. They had a beautiful church, wlnph had naturally meant a great expense, and the proceeds of the meetings would be a welcome fill-up to the building fund, but he felt sure that the other reason was not by any means the least important in the eyes of the committee. Competitive meetings had been the means of inducing many of the greatest sons of Wales to take thcdr places for the first time on a public platform, and it was only the other day that one of the greatest men of WaJcs, and England, too, for tha.t matter, had, whilst speaking at Llan- ystumdwy, stated that it was at such a meet- ing as that held in tha.t village that he had first stood upon a public platform (cheers). The gentleman in question had been on many platforms since then. There was no telling but what the meetings at Colwyn would afford a start of equal importance to someone, a.nd he urged them to keep on the upward path (applause). The following were the awards: — Juvenile recitation, "Y deigryn olaf:" prize divided between Miss L. Owen, Colwyn Bay, and Miss Maggie Jones, Rhvdyfoel. Welsh essay, "lawn ac Eiriolaeth Crist:" 3, Mr David Jones: Colwyn; 2, Mr A. Pierce, Llanddulas. In delivering his adjudication on the essay, the Rev. Owen Evans urged the competitors to study the Welsh language more closely. In the solo competition, in which the competitors were allowed the choice of either "Y wawr" (Norman McLeod), "Tel- ynau'r Saint" (W. O. Jones), or "Jerusalem" (J. H. Roberts), all the competitors chose the second piece, the prize being divided between Mr E. J. Roberts, Bettws, Abergele, and Mr D. Llewelyn -oberts, Colwyn Bay. Welsh recitation, "Y berth yn IIosgi prize divided between Mr Evan Jones, Colwyn. and Mr John Rowlands, Dolwcn. Quartette, "Not- tingham:" Arvonic Quartette Party. Party of ten, "Knoll Avenue:" Mr Fred Williams and party. A prize was offered for the best written "penillion" on "Light," and the Rev. W. E. Jones (Pemllyn), in a written adjudica- tion, awarded the prize to "loan ap loan," Roe Wen. Party numbering sixteen to twenty: MT Fred Williams and party. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman" and all who had helped to make the meeting a success, on the motion of Mr Treleaven Jones, scconded by Mr Fred Wil- liams. The accompanist was Miss Maud Wil- liams, of Glasfor.

<t>— BETHESDA SCHOOL EISTEDDFOD iCOUNTY SCHOLARS AS COMPETITORS. The pupils of the Bethesda County Schcol brought their Christmas term to an end on Wednesday evening last week, with the third an- nual Christmas eisteddfod- The proceedings, which were conducted by the Headmaster (Mr D. J. Williams. M.A.). listed for four hours, and proved in every way suexxssful- The music was judged by Mr F. Adams, B.A.. the aa-t bv the Misses Dako and Davies, and tho liiteratuire by the Headmaster and Mr W. H. B A Mr W. Hughe-. B.Sc.. o.nd Miss M, M. Williams ,B.A. At the interval the pupils. 173 in number, wore served with ample i ofreshments by tlie teaohers. Appsnded is a LIST OF PRIZES. Poetry-.—School song (open): Wyn Willams, challenge silver modal. Blank ver.e, The Mirror of the Lake" ( vctr 15): Wyn Wj.U.ianM. Riobard Williams. Tolyneg: WvrL WiLaams J. R Munran. Imitation of Longfellow, "Hiawatha in Dettntion:" Wyn Williams. Stanza on "Hie SohooJ Bell" (under 15): Stan lC Prose^topen): — Caagii-dd o S raecn Tylwyt3> Teg Sir Caernarfon: W. H. Williams, o. allenge s:Jv-er medal. Essav Form VI., "Cenriog. Islwyn, and Word worth:" Wyn Williams. Essay Form IV "C,-a,riact Beirdd Cymru at NutuirArthur Ek>ydL Essay Form III., "Hane* fy Ngwyhau ITafMaggie Jones- Essay Form II-. Llyth- vr yn Canmo-l Bethorsda;" Mary Wltl'iams, Winnie LI. Hughes. Over 15: Wyn Williams. Blod- wen Rowlands. Under 16: Louisa Williams, Nellie Jones. Music Inter-colour oho-T oompet- tion Greena conducted by Wyn Williams. Open sdo- Louisa Williams. Pianoforte sJo: Han- nah Eardlev and Gwendoline Jones. Chang- ing voice sclo: Wyn Williams and Richard W il- ^Art Best drawings of mural deoorations f a- new Assembly Hall (open): T J Roberts, dhal- l-wn.fe silver medal. Cover design for eehcol ri.a,w7ine- W- H. Williama Dee gn for school erest: Maiggie A- Rowlands tPink oross f'T hockey badp. Hdda Bowk and Adeline Fuszard Black Maltese cross far football badge: Adekne huszard. Light and shade drawing (I t,he preparaMon of any gas (over 15): J. O. Williams and G. O. Hugrhcs. B C S. monogram: Godfrey Hughes and Wal- jfotrd. Best ph-tograph of a p«!pil by a pupil: Llywelvn Jones. Knitted tie (under 15): Mar- ian Gordon and NelVe Jones. Bc,t ha.nd- writing Deiniol G. Jones-

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