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MRS REES and FAMILY, Buxon House, l wish to THANK those who sympathised with them in th-ir bereavement, and also all who sent wreaths al),d flowers. 3 17th August, 1905.

Possibilities of the Entente." I One cannot read the story of the festivi- ties, which came to a close at the beginning of this week, without reflecting what a mon- strous crime it would be if two nations who can be such cordial friends were compelled to face each other on the field of battle. And yet such a thing has been possible at any time during the past eighteen months, although we may be very sure that, while each country remained perfectly loyal to its ally, at the same time the efforts of diplo- macy would have been exhausted in order to avert such a catastrophe. Britain, there could be no doubt, realises to the full that the greatest of her interests is peace, but if she is compelled to go to war she would very much rather be fighting on the same side as France than against her. A Pari- sian newspaper, in its remarks this week on the closing scenes of the visit to Britain, I asked. I WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN ? I and it is more than probable that a similar question has presented itself to the minds of a great many other people in the capitals of Europe. The inquiry seems to imply a desire for information as to what may be the result of the entente," and of the en- thusiastic demonstration with which it has been celebrated. We can only reply that we do not know, and that, as Froude says of a period of Elizabethan history:—" The future was vacancy, peopled only with its million possibilities." We are aware that the feeling of the German people towards this country is not at the present moment very friendly, but happily the foreign policy of great nations is not usually determined by the vox populi, and it is quite possible that the two governments are on much better terms than the two peoples. At the same time we cannot ignore the fact that there is in Morocco a cloud larger than a man's hand, and that the situation with regard to that country is a matter of very grave concern to the nation whose represen- tatives we have been recently enter- taining with conspicuous good-will. There is to be a conference on the subject, and if the great Powers conducted their affairs in the same way that sane, honour- able, and business-like individuals conduct theirs, there would be no occasion for ap- prehension as to the result. France has clearly A GOOD CASE, I and she is perfectly justified in claiming that predominant influence in Morocco which Britain and Spain-the other parties most nearly concerned-are willing to con- cede to her. Such a solution of the matter would be very much to the advantage of Morocco, and there would be no difficulty in applying lit if it were not for the ob- structive attitude of the German Emperor, who has been practising the activity of the proverbial bull upon the delicate suscepti- bilities of France. It is possible that there is nothing in the suggestion that the Ger- man loan to Morocco has political signifi- cance, but an autocratic monarch like the Kaiser could have prevented a transaction which has caused much irritation in France, and certainly affords some justification for the view that it is contrary to the spirit of the Conference. The whole situation remarks a a leading French newspaper, is rich in magnificent pretexts for interven- tion if Germany after the Conference were on the look out for any." In these circum- stances it is scarcely d matter for surprise that France should seek a reinforcemeni of foreign support, and that her thoughts should turn mainly to the neighbour with whom she has so much in common. Britain, recognising now that the two nations OUGHT ALWAYS TO HAVE BEEN FRIENDS, I has met-her more than half-way. Such an understanding between the two great Naval Powers ought to make for the peace of Europe. As Mr Balfour and Mr Morley were careful to point out, the entente need not be regarded as a menace to any third party, but Britain and France are perfectly agreed that the present anarchical condition of Morocco is to the advantage of neither that country nor Europe, and Britain cannot hesitate to afford to France the support which she would expect if a similar dificulty arose with regard to Egypt. This is a grave question, but we hope, with some confidence, that the good sense of the re- presentatives of the Powers may be exer- cised in such a way as to remove any peril with which it may be fraught.

The Value of Horticultural I- Shows. Some one has called flowers" terrestrial stars," because they bring down heaven to earth and carry our thoughts from earth to heaven. The simile is as accurate as it is beautiful, whether applied to wild or cultivated varieties, and the fact that man in his perfect state was placed in the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it" invests the cultivation of the ground with a special sanctity. We speak of agriculture as our oldest industry, and side by side with it we place the industrial- pastime of horticulture, which, assuredly, is the purest and most innocent of all pastimes. It is a moral elevator, promotes health, encourages industry and patience, and is of absorbing interest. The cultivation of flowers delights the producer and the beholder, and forms a bond of sympathy between all classes. Flowers writes John Ruskin, seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity. Children love them; quiet, contented, ordinary people love them as they grow; the luxurious rejoice in them gathered. To the child and the girl, the peasant and the manufacturing operative, to the grisette and the nun, the lover and the monk they are precious always." Viewed in this light we see the immense advantage, apkrt from the pecuniary one, derivable from the encouragement of a friendly rivalry in Horticultural Shows throughout the country, where professional gardeners, amateurs, and cottagers may compete. The number of these exhibitions has increased considerably during the last few years, and in the moral and physical interests of the community it is to be hoped they will continue to do so, for we need more and more of the simpler life to temper present day problems and complexities. We associate flowers with our joys and our sorrows, with our festivals and our bereavements; they brighten the sick chamber and the abode of health they are never obtrusive, never out of place. Usk Flower Show has, from its initiation, shown an upward tendency, and the numer- ous exhibits of flowers, fruit, and veget- ables, tastefully arranged in marquees, on the pleasantly-situated Cricket Club ground, on Thursday, would have reflected infinite credit upon a town and district much larger and more populous than our own. This re- mark applies especially to the cottagers' classes, where keen competition and indus- try were particularly apparent, and we noticed with pleasure that several cottagers competed successfully in some of the open classes.

I USK. I I Ãflent-Mrl. E. K. Jonu. Stationer I MONMOUTHSHIRE AND CAERLEON ANTIQUARIAN Society. -Amoy) gst the members who attended the meeting last week at Tintern, were the Rev John Davies, Pandy, and Mr T. Evans, Llangynwyd, known by the Bardic name of Cadrawd. LLANBADOC CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.— This took place on Thuraday, when the members had a most enjoyable visit to the Usk Flower Show. Iucluding a few children from Llanllowell they mustered nearly fifty strong, and commenced with an excellent tea at the refreshment tent, after which they dispersed to enjoy the capital entertainments provided by the enterprising committee of the Flower Show, and to feast their eyes on the beautiful exhibits of fruit and flowers, and their ears with the melodious strains of music from the band. —

M Flower Slow. EXCELLENT EXHIBITS: A SPLENDID "GATE." The seventh annual show in connection with the Usk Horticultural and Cottage Garden Society was held in the picturesqe Cricket Field, on Thursday, in beautiful weather. The entries totalled 500, the high-water mark of the Society, and so far as the quality of the exhibits is concerned it may be truthfully said that it equalled, and in many cases surpassed, the exhibits to be seen at larger and more pre- tentious meetings of the sort. In fact, the Committee seem to be attaining the maximum of success in the object for which the Society was formed, namely, the encouragement and development of the culture of fruit, vegetables, flowers, and honey. The exhibits were arranged in two marquees. The judges were Mr. A. Munro, of Itton Court, Chepstow, and Mr. J. Duff, Brynglas, Newport, whose labours were arduous, as, apart from the quantity of produce they had to deal with, the general excellence made it difficult for them to place the honours, but they performed their work most satisfactorily. The outstanding feature of the show, they said, was the vegetables, which were a grand lot and much above the average at shows, and particularly was this the case with onions, cauliflowers, potatoes, and tomatoes. The col- lections were tidily arranged, and the cottagers and amateurs were well up with the profes- sionals. The allotments for which prizes were awarded were well cropped and in splendid order. The third wanted brushing up. Considering the disastrous fruit season ex- perienced, this section was also excellent, espe. cially the hardy fruit, with apples leading. Coming to the plants and flowers, there was more competition in the group class, and Call were very nicely arranged. Colonel Wallis (Mr D. Powell, gardener) took premier honours with Mrs Lawrence (Mr Shergold) and Rev W. M. Willett (Mr J. B. Greening) following. In Class 2 Colonel Wallis and Rev W. M. Willett each showed four fine plants, and were placed in the order given. Class 3-zonal geraniums- was also a good one, Mrs Lawrence's specimens being very fine. Others to be complimented in the open classes are Mr R. Rickards (Mr A. J. Odam), Mr H. S. Gustard (Mr A. H. Symonds), Mr H. Freeman (Mr J. George), Mr J. T. Davies (Mr J. L. Deveoy). Begonias were excellent. Other prize-takers in the open classes were :— Messrs T. Jones (whose tomatoes excelled in the open and amateur classes) T. G. Knight, J. Haggett, B. F. Stockham, E. Francis, and Miss F. Davies (whose red currants have at last met with better after occupying first place for several years). Among the successful amateurs were some of those just mentioned, and Messrs G. Smith, W. J. Sweet, John Lewis, A. F. Lucas, A. W. Trotman, E. Bowyer, R. A. Rogers, Colonel Ferguson, Mrs Merrett, Mrs E. K. Jones, Mrs Rowen, and Mrs Smith. Included in the list of prize-taking eottagers were Messrs James Powell, Geo, Watkins, E Brown, A. Smart, W. Wallington, E. Knight, H. Meredith, F. Hughes, Mrs George, and Mrs G. Evans. There was good competition in the honey classes, and also in the classes for wild flowers. Mr Henr3 Pitt, of the Brecon-road Nursery, Abergavenny, had his usual choice collection of palms and other foliage and flowering plants dessert fruit, peaches, nectarines, grapes, plums, apricots, apples, &c.; 30 distinct vari- eties of sweet peas; a wreath of choice white flowers, and so on, the whole making a fine show. The Volunteer Band, under the conductor- ship of Mr E. B. Haynes, played during the afternoon and evening, and Professor Peel gave variety entertainments. The attendance was very large, amongst those present being Mr and Mrs E. E. Micholls and party, and Colonel Ivor Herbert We understand that Colonel Courtenay Morgan would also have visited the Show but for an official engagement—the inspection of his Regiment. The Secretary, Mr T. Jones, worked most energetically, and is, with his committee, to be heartily congratulated upon the excellent arrangements made and the unqualified success of this year's meeting. The Committee: -Messrs J. H. Clark, S. T. Griffin, C. A. Mortimer, B. F. Stockham, A. F. Lucas, A. H. Symonds. J. Watkins, A. J. Odam, J. B. Greening. E. Bowyer, J. Powell, T. Knight, and Jos. Davies (hon treas.) The following is The List of Awards: I OPEN CLASSES. I J POT PLANTS. Class I.-Best group of foliage and flowering plants arranged in a space 8ft. by 6ft., quality and general effect to be the leading features: 1, 42s, Colonel Wallis, Newport: 2. 21s, Mrs Lawrence, Ty Brith, Usk; 3, 15s, Rev W. M. Willett, The Helmaen, Usk. 2.-Four stove or greenhouse plants in flower 1. 30s, Colonel Wallis, 2, 17s 6d, Rev W. M. Willett. 3.—Six zonal geraniums, distinct: 1, 5s, Mrs Lawrence 2, 2-I 6d, Mr H. Freeman, Plas Newydd, Usk; h.c., Mr J. T. Davies, Castle House, Usk. 4.—Six decorative plants for -MW#Igt*blFi -,wt least three distinct varieties not exceeding 6 inch pots 1. 5s, Colonel Wallie; 2, 3s, Mr H. S. Gustard, Porthycarne House, Usk h.c., E. Franois, Sebastopol. 5.—Six stove or greenhouse ferns, distinct: 1, 6s 6d, Colonel Wallis; 2, 3s 6d, Rev W. M Willett. 6.—Six gloxinias, distinct: 1, 5S, Mr H. S* Gustard 2, Mr J. T. Davies. 7. 6 double tuborous-rooted begonias, distinct: 11*08, Mr H. S. Gustard 2nd, 3s, Mr H. Freeman. 8.—Six tuberous-rooted begonias, distinct: 1, 5S, Mr H. S. Gustard; 2, 3s, Mr H. Freeman. 9.-Three fuchsias, distinct: 1st, 4s, Mrs Lawrence 2, 2S, Mr H. S. Gastard. 10.—Four coleus, distinct: 1, 4s, Mr R. Rickards' The Priory, Usk 2, 2s, Mr H. Freeman. 11.—Four ornamental foliage begonias, distinct: 1, 5s, Mr H. Freeman. 1-2.-Six cockscombs: 1, 5s, Mr H. Freeman; 2, 2s, Mr R. Rickards. 13.—Six balsams: 1, 5, Mr T. Jones; 2, 2S, Mr B. FI Stockham, Usk.. „ 14.—Six Celosias: 1, 5», Mr R- Rickards, 2, 2s, Mr H. S. Gustard. 15.—Six pots marguerite carnations (given by Mr J. George): J., 5s, Mr H. Freeman; 2, 2s 63, RE* W, M. Willett. VEGETABLES. 16.—Collection of vegetables, 9 varieties, lstprizeR 21a (given by Mr S. T. Griffin)-Rev. W. M. Willett; 2, 10s, Mr R. Rickards; 3, 5s, Mr H. S. Gustard. 17.-Dish of six tomatoas 1, 4s, Mr T. Jones 2, 2s, Rev W. M. Willett. 18.-Brace of cucumbers: I, 4s, Mrs Lawrence; 2, 2a, Mr H. S. Gustard. 19.-Twelve spring onions: 1. 5s, Mr H. S. Gustard: 2. 2s 6d, Rev W. M. Willett; 3, Is 6CU, Mr R. Rickards. 20.Six autumn-sown onions: 1, 5s (given by Mr Freeman), Rev W. M. Willett; 2, 2s 6I, Mr H- S. Gustard. 21.-Thirty pods of peas:-I, 3s, Mr H. S. Gustard 2, 2S, Mr T. Jones. 22.—Thirty scarlet runners: 1, 3s, Rev W. M. Willett; 2, 2s, Mr H. S. Gustard. 23.-Six varieties of potatoes, 8 to a dish: 1 79 6d, Mr H. S. Gustard; 2, 5s, Mrs Lawrence. 24.-Six leeks: 1, 33, Mr R. Rickards; 2, 2s, Mr H. S. Gustard. 25.-Six sticks red or white celery 1, 3s, Mr T. G. Knight, Usk; 2. 2S, Mr H. Freeman. 26.-Three cauliflower (given by Mr F. Hill): 1, 3s, Mr H. Freeman 2, 2s, Mr H. S. Gustard. 27.-Two bunches of black grapes 1, 5s, Mr J. T. Davies; 2, 2s 6d, Rev W. M. Willett. 28.-Two bnuches white grapes: 1, 5s, Rev W. M. Willett. FRUIT. 29.—Melon (scarlet or green flesh): 1, .5g, Colonel Wallis; 2, 2s 6d, Mr R. Rickards. 30.-Six peaches 1, 5s, Rev W. M. Willett; 2, 2s, Mr R. Rickards. 31.-Six nectarines: 1,5s, Rev W. M. Willett;. 2, 2s. Mr H. Freeman. 32.-Six dessert pears 1, 3s, Colonel Wallis; 2. 2s, Mr J. Haggett, Usk. 33.-Six dessert apples: 1, 3s, Mr H. S„ Gustard: 2, 2s, Mr H. Freeman. 34.—Plate of red or white-currants 1, 3a, Rev W. M. Willett; 2, 2s, Miss F. Davies, Usk. 35.—Collection of apples, 6 varieties, two dessert, four culinary, five fruits to a dish (given by Mr John Basham, Bassaleg), nurserymen and market gardeners debarred 1, 10s, Mrs Lawrence;. 2, 5a, Mr B. F. Stockham 3, 2s, Colonel Wallis. CUT FLOWERS. 36.-Twelve roses, not less than 6 varieties: I. 3a, Rev. Wm. Willett; 2. 2S, Mr H. Freeman. 37.-Twelve cactus dahlias. not less than 6 varie- ties: 1, 3s, Rev. W. M. Willett; 2. 2s, Mr H- Freeman. 38.—Twelve cut asters, not less than 6 varieties r; 1. 3s, Mr H. Freeman; 2, 2a, Rev. W. M. WillettJ 39.—Twelve Zinnias (6 varieties) doable 1, Sir", Mr H. Freeman: 2, 2S, Mr B. F. Stockham. 40.-Twelve double begonias: 1, 3s, Mr H. S", Gustard; 2, 2s. Mr H. Freeman. 4 I.-Six spikes gladioli: 1, 3s, Mr R. Rickards;: 2, 2s, Mr E. Franois 42.—Two buttonholes: 1, 3s, Colonel Wallis 2_ 2s, Mr E FraDcis. 43.-Spray: 1, 2a 6d, Colonel Wallis; 2, Is 6d, Mr B. F. Stockham. 44.—Collection of six vases of sweet peas. ar- ranged with gypsophilia fern or other foliage (& varieties at least) 1. 5s, (given by Mr Greeningy, Mr R. Rickards; 2, 38 (given by Mr A.. J. Odam), Mr H. Freeman 3, 2s, Rev. W, M. Willett. 45.-Six bunches of zonal geraniums, 3 trusses tcoo a bunch: 2, 3" Mr J. T. Davies; 3, 2s, Mr E-. Franois. AMATEURS. POT PLANTS. 46.-Four zonal geraniums in flower: 1, 3s, Mr W. J. Sweet, Usk 2, 2s, Mr Geo. Smith, Usk. 47.—Four tuberous-rooted begoniarin flower: I» 3s, Mr B. F. Stockham: 2, 2s, Mrs Merrett. Usk. 49.-Fachsia, single or double: 1, 3S, MR W. Stockham 2, 2S, Mr Geo. Smith. 49.-Three petunias in flower: 1, 3s, Mr T. Jones 2, 2s, Mr Geo. Smith. SO.-Three coleus: 1, 3S, Mr Gao. Smith 2, 28" Mr B. F. Stockham. 51.-Three greenhouse ferns: 1.3S, Mr B. FJ Stockham 2, 2s, Miss F, Davies. FBUIT. 52.-Six apple@, culinary: 1, 3a, Mr A. F. Lucar^F Usk 2, 2s, Mr J. Lewis, Hawthorns, Usk. 53.—^IX dessert apples: 1, 3S, Mr John Lewis 2, 2s, Mr A. W. Trotman, The Rhadyr, Usk. 51.-Six dessert pears: 1, 3s, Misses E. and M Roberts, Usk; 2, 2s, Colonel Ferguson, Glen Hailog, Usk. 55.—Six plums: I, 3s, Mr John Lewis; 2,28" Mr A. F. Lucas. CUT FLOWERS. 56.-Six roses, 3 varieties No award. 57.-Three bunohes of zonal- geraniums: NO award. 58.—Six cactus dahlias, 3 varieties at least: 1, 38., Mr T. Jones; 2, 2s, Mr G. Smith h.c., Mr B. F. Stockham. 59.-Siz asters: 1, 3s, Mr Geo. Smith; 2. 28.. Mr A. W. Trotman. 60.—Six zinnias: 1, 3s, Mr B. F, Stockham; 2M 2s, Mr A. W. Trotman. 61.-Three spikes gladioli: 1, 3s, Mr Geo. Smith; 2, 2sT Mrs Merrett. 62.-Six pansies: 1, 3s, Mr Geo. Smith 2, 2s", Mr A. F. Lucas. 63.-Six German stocks: 1, 3S, Mr. Geo. Smith 2, 2s, Mr J. Lewis. 64.—Spray: 1, 3s, Mr B. F. Stockham; 2,211. Mrs E. K. Jones, Usk. 65.-Collection of six vases of sweet peas: 1, 38,. Mr J. Bowyer, Llanbadoc 2, 2S, Mr T. Jones. 66.-Collection of wild flowers gathered and ar- ranged by children under 16 (given by Mrs Free- man): 1, 5s, Flossie Greening; 2, 3s, Genevieve Jones; 3. 2s, Gertrude Morgan. 67.—Wreath of wild flowers, ferns, grasses, &o. 1, 3s, Mrs Rowen; 2, 2s, Mrs Geo. Smith. V JSIU-JCI *AX>XJCIO. 68.-Collection of vegetables, 6 varieties: I, 10s,. Mr T. Jones; 2, 5s, Mr B. F. Stockham; 3, 3S, Mr Geo. Smith. 69.—Six tomatoes: 1, 5s, Mr T. Jones; 2, 2s 6d,. Mr B. F. Stockham. 70.-Two cucumbers: 1, 3s, Mr B. F. Stockham 2, 2s, Mr J. Haggett. 71.-Six heaviest spring onions: 1, 4f1 6d, Mr B. F. Stockham; 2. 2s 6d, Mr W. J. Sweet; 3, Is 6d, Mr T. Jones. 72.-Twelve kidney potatoes: 1, 3s, Mr A. W. Trotman 2, 2A, Mr W. J. Sweat. 73.-Twelve round potatoes: 1, 3s, Mr B. F„ Stockham; 2, 2s, Mr W. J. Sweet. 74—Three sticks celery 1, 3s, Mr J. Haggett 2, 2s, Mr B. F. Stookham. 75.-Twelve scarlet runners: 1, 3s, Mr A. W. Trotman; 2, 2s, Mr R. A. Rogers. ALLOTMENT PRIZE 76.—Best cultivated aud neatest kept allotment garden of not less than 10 perches 1, 78 6d, Mr J. Lewis, Old Market-street. Usk; 2, 2s 6d, Mr T. Jones. COTTAGERS. POT PLANTS. 77.-Three plants in flower, distinct: 1, 3s, Mr T. G. Knight; 2, 2S, Mr James Powell, Usk. 78.—Fuchsia in flower: 1, 2A, Mrs George, Usk 2, Is, Mrs G. Watkins, Usk. 79.- Window-rown plant: 1. 2a, Air James Powell; 2, Is. Mr Edwin Brown, Usk. 80.—Two geraniums: 1, 3s, Mrs George; 2, 2A. Mr J. Lewis. Sl.-Petunia in flower 2, Is, Mrs George Wat- kins. 82.-Pot of musk: 1,2s, Mra George. CUT FLOWERS. 83.-Three show dahlias (given by Mr T. Parton) I 1, 3s, Mr James Powell. 8^ SACTUS DA^IAS: 1, 3S, Mr A. Smart, Usk 2, 2s, Mr John Lewis. A.S^0R8: 1, 3s, Mr James Powell; 2, 2A» Mr T. G. Knight. O 806 —JIX.G^MAN stocks: 1, 3S, Mr Jas. Powell W8, Mr A. Smart. W8N~^REE 8PIKES of phlox: 1, 3s, Mr William Wallington, Bettws Newydd; 2. 2S, Mr James Powell. 88.—Six pansies: 1, 3s, Mr A. Smart; 2, 2a, Mr James Powell, 89.-Basket of cutdoor flowers and grasses: 1, 38,. MrR G. Watkins; 2, 2s, Miss Maud Greening. 90. Hand honquet of outdoor flowers and grasses: 1, 3s, Miss Maud Greening; 2, 2a, Mus G. Watkins.

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Sun. 20-Ninth Sunday after Trinity. Mon 21-Usk Market. Tues. 22—Abergavenny Market. Wed. 23-Newport Cattle, Corn, and Cheese Markets. Abergavenny Petty Sessions. Cricket—Uek v. Dellevue C.C., London, at Usk. Thurs. 24-Usk Petty Sessions. St. Bartholomew. Sat. 26-Pontypool Petty Sessions. I Cricket—Uek v. Mr A. McGabe's Lon. don XI., at Usk. Raglan Petty Sessions. Mr. Clay'slSuhscription Otter Hounds WILL MEET NEXT WEEK (WATER PERMITTING) Tuesday, August 22nd. Skenfrith, 9 a.m Friday, August 25th Dynas Powis, 9.45 a.m Cyclists, Light Up! Saturday, Aug. 19th. 8.13 Sunday, 10 20th. 8.12 Monday, 21st. II 8.10 Tuesday, 22nd. 8. 7 Wednesday, 23rd. 8. 5 Thursday, It 24TH 8. 3 Fri. tt 25th. 8. 1 Saturday, 26th. 7.59 Being One hour after Sunset.

ABERGAVENNY. I AqentSi—Messrs Davies A Co. Booksellers, I BRaSES 0' TH' BARN BAND.—This popular Band played selections in the Castle Grounds, on Wednesday night, and delighted a very large audience.

FERNDALE PRIZE BAND AT ABERGAVENNY HORSE SHOW ON SEPT. 7TH, 1905. It will be seen from the advertisement of the above show, which appears in another column, that the entries close on Tuesday next. This old-established Association offer some very substantial prizes, and it is hoped that our many local agriculturalists will exhibit and meet with success. There are jumping prizes (932), trotting ( £ 7), driving and riding classes, also a colliers' timber- ing competition ( £ 24). The Committee have engaged the Ferndale Prize Band to give two concerts on the day of the show. This noted band has won many prizes (including the South Wale3 Challenge Shield) at large contests in the United Kingdom, and only as late as last week won the first prize at the National Eisteddfod, at Mountain Ash, also three first prizes at Aberyst- wyth the same week. To all lovers of music this is an opportunity not to be missed and should draw a large crowd.