The Cambria Daily Leader

WESLEY CONCEPTS. .1 1, AN OPEN LETTER ?. To tho&e people who failed to secure adinis- aion to iMt Sa.t.ur-'6 WeJsh Natdonal Concert. The Committee cf the uibove Concerts wish to express their regret to the large number of people who were crowded out and who Sailed to gain admission to their Welsh National Concert on Sia-turde,y last. They also wish to point, out thait the schoolroom, winch has a seating and standing a-ceom- modation for 709, waa packed -to its utmost capacity at least half-au-hour before the time to commence arrived, so that the orsBoiBers bad no alternative but to refuse BrdmissLan. "Wesley" has now beoome fiuch a Centre for firigt--elam music, that to thcs« vasioxia to &tt.end the weekly oonoertB tho respectfully suggest that they woald be wi&e to get there early; and at the aame time they heaAily invite all those who misaed last Saturday's musical treat to come on Bwturday next, when the programme will be given by the G-wolia Glee Society (conduc- tor. Mr. T. Maned-ton James). With Brown- lac we eay-" The best is yet to come." On behalf of the oonmi-tt-ee, TREVOS HTJBN (IIon. Secretary). PA—Look out for ra of ttM 1.Nait

) DRUMHEAD SERVICE. ) The Sergeant learn6 that a church parade and drum-head service will be' I held in Victoria Park on Palm Sunday, April 5th, in commemoration of Swanseai j Volunteers who fell in the South Afri- can war. Details will be published in the Ter- ritorial Notes in Saturday's Sporting News." 1 <

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The Wealey.xn Schoolroom. Xorricton, waB crowded on Monday evening, whea the annual distribution of prizes under the auspices of the Wesley :=n Sunday School, waa held. Mrs. David B^rrte, Crown Villaa, presided .and the following contributed to an excellent program me t-Misees Jones, j Francis, Loroa Ridd. Mitchell, Phillips, j Morris, R. A. Lewis, Alice Grove, the Miseee Davie. n,nd Masters B. DaYief- L Taylor. LaaOotiy* Paviw.

I SWANSEA POLICE COURT 11 Tuesday.—Before Messrs. R. L. Sails, T. P. Cook, and D. Meage;. The drunk and disorderly charges were James Grant. (59), labourer, cau- tioned and discharged; John Jones (32), fireman, fined 7s. 6d. or seven days. Harriet •^rrett (SO, charged with (r iotous conduct in Church-street, was sent down for six weeks. John Davies (23) £ labourer, brought up respecting £ 3 6s. 6d. arrear-s in the maintenance of his wife, Mary Jane Davios, was ordered to pay or go down for one month. Caleb James (33), labourer, was charged with stealing and receiving a pa-ir of boots, value Is. lid., from the dporway of No. 47, High-street, the pro- perty of Messrs. Auckland, on February 23.-Fined 40s. or one month.

I NEW NEATH PILOTS. I The Trinity House. London, have granted licenses to Messrs. John Jenkins and Henry Harris to act as pilote in the Neath Hax- bour. Jenkins is a native of the Mumbles. and Harris is a Britonferry native Both men have for eome time acted a" Lhobblera iox. 1;.1w tfritoaferrjr J?Uot#,

IN SONG AND I STORY. ( 1 I ST. DAVID'S DAY. FURTHER CELEBRATIONS OF WELSH NATIONAL FESTIVAL. Tho St. David's Day celebrations I were continued yesterday with un- diminished fervour. Never before has tho event been commemorated with so much enthusiasm throughout South Wales. Presfi.iirM on our epace will only allow summarised reports to appear. SCHOOLS CONCERT. I Remarkable Demonstration at Swansea I Albert Plait. There was a magnificent crowd at the Albeit Hall3 Swansea, on Monday night, when the fourth annuai it, David's Festival was hold under the auspices or the St. David's Day Com- mittee, representing the Swansea teachers and Swansea Cymrodorion Socioty. Mr. T. J. Rees, B.A., director of edu- cation, who presided, said that St. David's Day was the one day in the year upon which they, aa Welshmen, assembled together to do honour to the immortalnjemory of Dewi Saait, They had been accused of thinking too much of things spiritual]^ rather than tilings I worldly. He believed that was true, and it w.tS a failing tney might, to some degree, he proud of. WllCll they dreamt ot things to come, and when those dreams became fuliilled, the real ization of the dreams too ott('dl fell short of their expectations. They had dreamt of Intermediate Schools, and now that they had them the critics were nearly a6 numerous as the Kchoola. When they got Home Rule for W,.tlft there would be no more unpopular institution in the counti-y than the first Welsh Parliament. Proceeding, ho said that the que-stiou of Welsh teaching had become a burn- ing one, but however much they might differ, whatever the pros might be or however scanty were the oons, they all agreed that whether they wanted their children to learn, Welsh or not, they did not object to having them taught to sing Welsh. The first step in* order to teach the children to speate Welsh was to teach them to ising in Welsh. (Appiause). An interesting programme was gone n through, which included the singing or a new song by Mr. G. Hill, Morristoit, the well-known National winner. The song, "Mae" Cymru wedi detfro," is the work of Ihr. J. llees, L.T.S.C., Cwmowrla, and has been dedicated by special permission to Mr. D. Llo.)d George, iq.P. The Welsh words are' by Dytdd, and the English by Rev. D. Kuror Walters, B.D., Swansea. A number of children from Brynhyfryd brought down the house with some clever singing of Old Welsh airs. Mr. W. P. Rowlands, Morritston, conducted the choir of 4d0 voices, and the organist was Mr. D. J. Lloyd, L.T.C.L., Mor- riston, whilst Megan Giantawe, aOol companied on the iiarp. The following contributed to the pro- gramme hoys, (dialogue), tirynhyfryd girls (WeAsii airs), Man- selton (singing with the harp), Pentro. poeth children, Mr. D. Clydach Thomas (elocutionist) Haiod children, senior Manse Iton. gyis, Brjnhyiryd boys, and the choir II 1. THE DISTRICTS. I Elaborate Programmes PreAntod in I West Wales. With an elaborate programme St. David's Day was celebrated at Carmar. then on Monday in true Cymric fashion. 1 Thoro was ample evidence on all hands to remind one of the patronal festival; in the elementary schools the day was I recognised as a general holiday. Flags were hoisted from various buiiness es- tablishments, whikt on the streets large number sported the daffodil whici. manifested a great prep-Qudofance ovw the pungent leek. In the afternoon, a. pretty ceremony was observed in the park, where tha school children of the town gathered in large numbers. Having rendered national songs, the Red Dragon fiåg was unfurled from the flagstaff amidst lusty cheers, and having n.rched past in salute, the children each wearing a daffodil, marched through the principal thoroughfares, headed by the Boy Scouts, the Boys' Brigade and members of the Cymrodorion Committee. A halt was made in Guildhall-square where more Cymric airs were sung, and later a meeting was held in the Assembly Rooms; where a chddren's choir, num- bering over a thousand voices, rendered j: Welsh folk-songs. In the evening a conversazione was held when thegu-e-st of the evening was IJlew Tegid, Bangor, the well-known bard and National Eisteddfod conduc- tor. The Mayor (Mr. Johh Lewis) pre- sided. Mr. G. Arfrvn Thomas (Bettws) was the harpist and Mr. Rhisiart Mor- gan (Brynamman) as penillion singer, A drama written by the Rev. J. Dyfnallt Owen, A.T.S., entitled Dydd Mawr y Pentre ("The Great day of the Vil- lage") was performed. In his addressed in the vernacular, i Llew Tegid made frequent oomments on what ho termed "official-ridden Wales." ) I Ystalyfera. I. For the first time in the history of the school the pupils of the Yetalyfera County School celebrated the memory, a Welsh concert. of Dewi Sant by giving a Welsh concert. Mrs. Taliesyn Lloyd presided. A ahort address on Dewi Sant was given by the Rev. John Davies (Wern), and the Rev. Ben Davies (Pantfreg). j The Central Welsh Board certificates were distributed by Mrs. William Thomas (Pantteg). A very attractive programme of Welsh airs, rendered effectively by the school choir, conducted by Mr. Ben Jones, B.A., Welsh solas, and Welsh recitations, were given by ) the pupils. I Cymrodorion Cynlais. I Cymrodorion Cynlais held their first annual Dewi Sant dinner at the Ynys- cedwyn Schools, Ystradgynlais, on Saturday, Professor Joseph Jones, M.A., B.D., being the guest. Mr. J. Walter Jones, B.A., presided, and he was suppûrtoo by fbe Rev. W. L. Griffiths (Gwilym Ap Lleision) and the Rev. W. H. Harries, B.D., B.Litt. PenilRion were sung by Mr. Tom Roberts and Mrs. Ellen Powell, Mr. Idris Williams, A.C.P.. being the accompanist. "Dewi Sant" was toasted on the proposition of Professor Joseph Jones; "The Guest," by the Rev. Williajn Harris, and the "ladies" by Mr. J. W. Jones. In the evening aptiblic meeting was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, the National Anthem being sung by the Cymrodorion outside the edifice before entering. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. W. Jones. Professor Joseph Jones was the principal speaker. The prograrrnnejnelnded solos by Mr. yvilvm Joaes. BSSHUm singing to young Miss Llinos Thomas (Llinos I Amman), of Cwmamman, and poetic effusions by local bards. Ffcrestfach. I Interesting and instructive pro- grammes were gone through yesterday in honour of the patron saint, at the Fforestfach schools. Welsh national airs and folk songs were sung and reci- tations given in the various class-rooms followed by Welsh and English ad- dresses. The schools were Cadle. Gmi- dros and Cockett. Cendros Council School. The first portion of the programme aLt Gendros consisted of the singing of Welsh airs and addresses on St. David, Pa.tron Saint of the Nation, Heroes (including locals), and Patriotism. The second portion was carried out in the Central H?ah, where Welsh airk? rendered most effectively by various standards, followed by a short address, further songs and Hen Wlad fy Nhadau Mynyddbach. Gwvl Dewi was celebrated at the Welcome Inn, Mynyddbach, on Satur- day evening, when sixty sat down to a sumptuous supper^ The proceedings. wnro presided over by Mr. Herbert. Evans, colliery manager. A musical j programme was gone through with Mr. Harry Anthony as accompanist. Mr. William Morris gave a lecture on Dewi Sant. College Successes. I At Bangor College on St. David's! Day, tun Eisteddfod was held. Among the principal winners were Miss Kneath (Swansea), who was awarded first prize for soprano solo, and the Normal College Ladies' Choir (conducted by Mies Kneath) who were awarded the prize in their class. Pontardawe. Prof. Miali Edwards, M.A., of Brecon, was the chief speaker at the Dewi &int meeting held at the Public Hall, Pontardawe, i;-> t night under the auspices of the Ponta,Itwe Temperance Party. Mr. J. Edwards pre- sided. During the evening the Bros. .It J ea, of Grove-road, sang penillion to 'I.' acoompaniment of Megan Glantawe at the harp, Ceinwen Davies -ind Miss M. lIU.3S gave* rectfationa, whilst eonga were given by Mise U. M. Jones and Mr. Jas. Jenkrjs. Mr. Ancurin liecs, F.B.C.O, was die accom- panist. j Morriston. I At Carme.1 Church. Morriston, a "social rally," including a tea, was held by the juniors attending the church. In the even- ing a concert was held, Mrs. Dd. Harris, Crown Villa. presiding. Items: Welsh airs anil recitations by the Sunday school scholars. An address on the patron saint of Wales was given by Mr. John Hopkins, Plasmarl. Thanks were accorded by the pastor (Rev. M. G. Dawkins). Messrs. M. R. Jones (Penbryn) and W. J. Williams also spoke. Llansamlet. The children of the Lonla.s Council School IJansanuct, celebrated the memory of Dewi Sant most enthusiasti- cally. Sixty of the girls were attired in Welsh costume. An interesting pro- gramme was contributed by the chil- dren. Mr. Abraham H. Thomas, J.P., gave an inspiring address. The children were marched rouncl the village, the procession being headed by little mites attired in Welsh costume bearing "Y ddraig Coch." t -_u_o,' Aboravon and port Taiooi. Patriotic emblems chiefly daffodils, in honour of St. David s Day were con- spicuously in evidence in the district of Aberavon and Port Talbot yesterday. During the morning the children in the various schools sang patriotic songs, and addresses were given. There was a particularly interesting time at the Eastern Schools, Port Talbot, where national and folk songs were sung by children in most enthu- siastic style. Loseons were given in Welsh history, and numerous valuable articles of Welsh interest were ex- hibited. Miss Thomas (one of the teachers) and a number of her pupils, all dressed in Welsh costume, gave an exhibition of cooking Welsh dishes. Skowen. Never before have the Skewen sc hool children—espociaily the boys—shown such an interest in the Patron Saint. This is due no doubt to the deeper in- terest, taken by the teachers generally in everything Welsh. Most oi the children favoured the leek, and not the daffodil. Programmes, based upon the Welsh Department instructions, was oone through at the schools, and then they broke up for the half holiday. A much enjoyed feature was the render- ing of Welsh airs by the children.

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.n. KANDT'S BAND. I ——— 0 ——— NEXT WEEK'S VISIT OF FAMIUS I COvWNrtTlON. The last visit to Swansea of BDerr Kandt's famous band was singularly unfortunate, as in one week they were at the Albert HaJl, the Moody-Manners Opera Co. were at the Grand Theatre, and the Canstellano Opera Co. at the Theatre Royal. It is hoped, therefore, that they will have a successful time next week, when they start their spring tour here. They will be here for a. week roDl- mencing on Monday night, and oon" certs will be given at eight every even" ing, the vocalist being Senhor Jose de Mordes, a well-known Portuguese tenor. Herr Julian Kandt having recently undergone a rather serious operation, his many friends and patrons will be glad to know that he is now making satisfactory progress towards recovery* and hope§, to personally conduct his orchestra. i