The Aberdare Leader

St. David's Day. CELEBRATIONS IN ABERDARE SCHOOLS. Owing to St. David's Day falling on a Sunday this year the national festival was observed in the Aberdare Schools on Frfdayf In each school the head teacher made his or her own areaugemeuts- In some schools, such as Cwmbach, Cwm- aman, Town National, and Park OITIS the public halli were used for purposes of celebration. Everywhere the prcceed- ings were marked with great enthusiasm, and they seemeu to surpass all previous efforts in this direction. It is gratify- ing to the public of Aberdare and to the Education Committee to find this Patri- otic movement taking such a farm bom of the schools. The programmes bail been drafted in accordance with sug- gestions from the Board of Education. One special feature of this year s pro- ceedings was the many dramatic sketches performed. This is a splendid method of impressing on the minds of the children the work and character of Welsh National leaders. Excellent sketches of this type had been composed by Mr John Davies, Attendance Officer, and Councillor Ogwen Williams, and were performed with great success. At the Park Girls' School were enacted several sketches written by Miss Amy Mintv a voung student teacher in that school, who shows a wonderful promise in this capacity. Her sketches deserve special prominence, and should be placed on the programmes of the schools for future use. One of them dealt with the epoch-makers of Welsh history, bringing out the best-known Welsh characters from Dewi Sant down to Llewelyn v Xilyw Olaf. On Friday, in sll parts of the district, children garbed in the picturesque Welsh costume and representing various historic characters, might be seen thronging to school. In many places parents had assembled in large numbers, and it was refreshing to see them taking such a deep interest in the doings of the children. ABERDARE TOWN NATIONAL. The teachers and children of the Boys • and Girls' Departments met at the School, ani. after prayers and registers, marched in procession to the Memorial Hall. A notable feature was the large number of girls arrayed in complete Welsh costume, whilst practicaliy every child wore a daffodil. In the Memorial Hall a very varied and interesting pro- gramme was gone through, which in- eluded folk songs, Welsh recitations, Welsh choiuses, Welsh action song, and a Welsh dance by girls in National costume. Addresses were given by the Rev. T. Jones, B.A., Mr J. Davies, Coun- cillor George Powell, and Mr R. H. Miles (High Constable). The latter put in a strong plea for the National Libraiy, whilst Mr Powell ccngratula- 1 ted the teachers and scholars, on behalf of the Education Committee, upon the excellent programme. The rear of the hall was crowded with parents, whilst the sight from the platform was ex- ceptionally pretty-" a veritable sea of daffodils," as one speaker described it. Amongst the ladies and gentlemen pres- ent were: The Hon. Mrs Green, the Hon. A. Lewis, Rev. Dr. Green, Miss Scale, Mrs and Miss Powell, Danygraig; Miss Thomas, Oakhill; Mr A. P. Jones and Miss D. Jones, Miss Keast, Mr T. Lloyd, Rev. K. O. Carter, M.A., Mrs Walter Llovd, Mr R. H. Miles, High Constable, Mrs Miles, Mrs Ttemellen, Constable, Mrs Miles, Mrs Ttemellen, Mr Illtyd Williams, Rev. T. Jones, B.A., Rev. H. G. Griffiths, B.A., Miss Wil- liams, Bute Villa, and Mr Brown, Missioner. The programme consisted of:-Wel,-ih recitations by Violet Davies, Elsie Scorey, Katie Hughes, Victor Jones and David Walters; pianoforte solo, Dorothy Watkins; hymn, Carai'r Iesu Blant Caersalem (composed by Mr J. Davies (Iwan Goch); Welsh re- citations, Rachel Hughes, Gwen Abra- ham, F. Collins and Dafydd Jones. duet and chorus, Spider and Fly," M. Davies, H. Clement, W. Davies, and C. Lewis. Action song and Welsh dance, Mabel Morgan, Ivy Hek, Ethel Morgan. Flossie Roberts, Sarah Lewis, Doris I Walling, Olive Price, Olive Phillips, Phoebe Pritchard, Martha Hughes. Doris Hek, Ellen Jenkins, Florrie I Thomas. Maggie Davies. Also several hymns, choruses, folk songs, and Welsh airs bv the children. ABERNANT (MIXED). A Welsh address on Dewi Sant was given by the Rev. B. Williams, Bethel, Abernant. The rev. gentleman also referred to the three brothers-the Myddletons of Den- bigh—noted Welshmen of three centuries ago. In the Welsh drama, Alfred a'r Teisenod," in character, Alfred was represented by David Samuel; Bugail Moch by Emiyn Jones; Y Wraig by Annie Mary Rowberry; Milwyr, Gwen Williams, Emlyn Davies, and Johnny Jones. In the Welsh drama, Dewi Sant," in character, composed by Mr John Davies, Attendance Officer, Dewi was represented by Thomas James Evans; Nonn, Janet Doughton; Gwes- lan, Evan Evans; Paulinus, Evan Trevor Henry Evans. The following I were presented with books by the Headmaster, Mr T. Davies, for perfect attendance during 1913:—Thomas Wal- ters, William Thomas Richards, David ¡ Thomas, 1st; George Reynolds, Lewis Dally, Jonathan Jenkins, Margaret Davies, Catherine Thomas, Annie May I Rowberry, Bessie Ray Jones, and Maggie Evans, 2nd. The Rev. B. Wil- liams handed over the gifts. Best drawing of leek: Standard I.: David Arnold Roberts, Iris Price, and Edna j Pratt; Standard II.: Maggie Evans, i 211d; Edith Morgan, and Hector Stone; Standard III.: David Samuel. Gwyn Williams, and Maggie May Owen; Standard IV.: John Kenneth Morris, Evan Evans, George Hill, and Robert John; Standard V.: William John John; Standard V.: William John Mills, Tom Morgan, Arthur D. Thomas, Harold Chapman, Trevor Bavliss, and Lizzie Williams. An Eisteddfod was held also, when singing and recitations took place. YNYSI.WYD MIXED SCHOOL. — Mr W J. Nicholas, headmaster, presided. Recitation. James Harris; recitation, Gwladys Jenkins; eolo, Gwladys Ed- munds; solo, Gwlad y Delyn," Maggie Williams; canu penillion, Ab Hevin; English address, Love of Country, Rev. H. O. Hughes; solo, "Suo-Gan," Katie Forey; duet. "Mari a Morgan," Mag. Williams and Emlyn Williams; address, Guardian Rees Rees; quartette, Yn Iach i Ti, Dywi," Mag. Williams, Emlyn Williams, Blodwen Williams, and Bronwen Nicholas. Dramas, "Hyw- el Dda," Standard V.; Dygwyl Dewi Sant," Standard IV.; The Conquest of Wales," Standard III.; The First Prince of Wales," Standard II.; "Hen Fenyw Fach Cydweli," Standard I. Brushwork competitions: prize-winners, Standard V., William David Griffiths and Prudence Thomas; Standard IV., Emlyn Williams and Annie Mary Harris; Standard III., James Harris and Katie Forey; Standard II.. Willie Bevan and Mary Jane Forey; Standard I., Willie Edwards and Mag. Gwen Williams. Several choruses were sung. BLAENGWAWR BOYS' SCHOOL. Mr Hugh Thomas, headmaster, presided. Recitations, Maldwyn Price and Willie Goronwy. Welsh fairy tale, Arthur's Cave," told by Mr W. G. Mason; re- citation, Willie Thomas; story from the Mabinogion, told by Mr Dan Davies; recitation, Watkyn Morgan; address on "St. David," Mr Thomas Walker; address on "Llewelyn Bren," Mr David Evan Davies. BLAENGWAWR INFANTS. Miss 1 Edwards, headmistress, presided. Dia- logue, Alwyn Harris and Gwyneth Thomas. Tableaux, two scenes from j Welsh history; solo in character, Maggie M. James. A very instructive address on "St. David was given by Mr Oakley, Rees. 1 AMAN INFANTS' SCHOOL. Mr Thomas Davies, of the Globe, Cwinaman, played an excellent selections of Welsh airs with variations on the harp. Gwladys Evans, a young beginner in } mandoline playing, gave Ash Grove." 1 Three babies sang "Dewi Sant," while 1 John Daniels splendidly impersonated < the patron Saint. A drama, entitled The presentation of the first Prince of Wales," was also acted, Annie Mary 1 Davies, the Prince's Welsh nurse sing- ing Myfi sy'n magu'r baban," after which the chieftains before the King sang Tywysog Cymru." Choruses and Welsh dances and action songs were also given, but the great feature was the array of fancy costumes which formed the pageant through the main street, headed by St. David, who was supported in the rear by a dozen quaint Welshwomen. There were all grades of workmen represented. The Welsh colliers, Richard and Aneurin Leach, were exceedingly well got up. There were also bakers, masons, butchers, soldiers, farmers, riders, nursemaids, housemaids, Japanese. a Chinaman, gipsies, a fishwife, policeman, suffra- gettes, clowns, etc. Ruby Paul attired as a poor flower seller, and her brother the little crossing sweeper. Lucy Annie Jones, dressed in a crinoline skirt and Victorian bonnet; Lyn Humphreys as Little Boy Blue Bronwen Davies as "Little Bopoop"; Doris Hopkins, a stylish nursemaid with baby; Eva Cuttings as a fishwife, and John Isaac Daniels as St. David deserve special mention. The Japanese and Welsh girls had very pretty costumes. Miss Bessie Richards, headmistress, was in charge. AMAN GIRLS' SCHOOL. — Miss Mor- fydd Davies, headmistress, presided. charge. AMAN GIRLS' SCHOOL. Miss Mor- fydd Davies, headmistress, presided. Solos were sung by Sarah Simpson, Winnie Friend, and Katie Johnson. Recitations were given by Emily Yarde. Doris Thomas, Annie Morgan, Maggie Ann Hughes, Cissie Vaughan, Alice v Lloyd, Mary Elizabeth Rees. A Welsh dance was given by eight Standard 11. girls (in costume), and a display of Morris dancing by eight Standard VI. girls. A historical incident, The Pre- sentation of the First Prince of Wales," was rendered in character by Standard V. girls, including a. solo, "Myfi sy'n magu'r baban sung by Eironwy Griffiths. Penillion singing was ren- dered by Maggie Ann James, and Mr T. I Davies (Telynor Aman) gave two solos on the harp. AMAN BOYS' SCHOOL. Mr I Thomas Thomas, headmaster, presided. Recitation, Herbert Davies; solo, Evan Williams; recitation, Aneurin Davies; Welsh playlet, Dewi Sant" (Ogwen), j Standards III. and IV.; recitation, Willie Thomas; recitation, William Gwyn Jones; solo, Aneurin Davies; harp solos, Mr T. Davies; penillion gvda'r delyn, Maggie James. ST. FAGAN'S BOYS' SCHOOL. — Speeches were given by Mr .Tarman (headmaster), Mr D. R. Davies, and Mr R. Donald John. The Vicar addressed the boys on the life of St. David. The boys marched around the yard headed by a Boy Scout carrying the National flag, Y Ddraig Goch." This flag was next hoiste4 on the school flag-staff. Trees were planted in the school play- ground by the Vicar and the head- master. The boys were re-assembled, and the work of the Eisteddfod was begun. The boys were given some idea I of the customs of the National Eistedd- fod, when the successful competitors were crowned by the Archdruid (one of the boys), supported by a number of bards. The school choir, under the con- ductorship of Mr Alec McCarthy, ren- t dered Welsh airs. The accompanists were Mr D. Felix Davies and Mr R. Donald John. ST. FAGAN'S GIRLS' SCHOOL. — Address on Dewi Sant by the Rev. Rich- ard Jones, vicar. Penillion, composed ard Jones, vicar. Penillion, composed by Twrchfab, and sung by Hilda Wil- liams; duet, Lizzie Watkins and Blod- wen Davies; recitation, Hilda Wil- liams; recitation, Catherine Rosser; song and sketch, Annie Williams, J. Poolman, G. Williams, G. Nicholas, and A. M. Phillips; recitation, Olwen Thomas; solo, Lizzie Watkins; recita- tions, L. E. Williams and A. M. Lewis; recitations, L. J. Williams and Doris Llewelyn. Also songs by the school choir. The parents of the children were invited to the entertainment, and judging bv the applause given they en- joyed it immensely. After the entertain- ment the girls marched in procession through the neighbouring streets carry- ing flags and emblems. Many of the girls and all the staff were attired in Welsh costumes, and wore leeks. CWMDARE SCHOOLS. At the In- fants' School an address on St. David was given by the Rev. T. Powell. Welsh nursery rhymes and Welsh airs and hymns were sung. A Welsh dance and games were indulged in.-At the other departments addresses on national topics were given, patriotic songs were sung, appropriate recitations were given, and dramas were enacted, in- cluding "Owain Glyndwr" by Mr D. O. Roberts. PARK INFANTS' SCHOOL. —Recita- tion, Willie Jones; addresses on "Dewi Sant," Revs. W. S. Davies and D. Hop- kin. B.A.; song. "Suo Gan," Gwennie Griffiths; recitation, J. G. Lloyd. Re- citation, Islwyn Jones. Also physical exercises, folk songs, choruses, drama and tableaux. PARK BOYS' SCHOOL. At this school the proceedings were carried on i entirely in Welsh, The main room of the Boys' Department, had been taste- fully decorated with Welsh banners and mottoes, 'pictures and photographs of eminent Welshmen and famous old; "Ysgol Comin Boys." To remind the children of the Eisteddfod two beauti- fully carved chairs, won by Darrenfab, were kindly lent for the occasion. After a march of the early boys" through the main streets of Trecynon by Mr W. T. Roberts, headmaster, an Eisteddfod was held. Prizes were given for various items in Welsh. At 10.45 a.m., the I upper classes assembled again in the 1 main room. Welsh airs and folk songs ( were sung. Recitation, S. Glanffrwd ] Williams. Penillion singing, introduc- ( ing names of famous old Ysgol Comin Boys (verses composed by Ogwen). solo- ist, Morris Morgan. Solo, Probert Davies. Address on "Dewi Sant" and unveiling of picture of the Patron Saint 1 by the Rev. D. Hopkin, B.A.. followed 1 by the Rev. W. S. Davies, Llwydcoed. 1 Singing of penillion, composed by ] Darrenfab. Address on Mr Dan Isaac ] Davies by Mr D. G. Davies, assistant [ teacher. The conductor was Mr D. B. A Jones, while Mr W. Williams acted as accompanist. Following the above pro- gramme came the performance of Drama Gwyl Dewi i'r Plant (Mr John Davies). The drama deals with the life of St. David, and depicts life in Wales at his time. The drama made a deep impression on all present, and doubtless we shall see it performed again very often. The fact that this drama was performed at four other schools in the valley on the same day is sufficient proof of its popularity. The children entered into the spirit of the drama, and did their work remarkably well. The following took part:—Dewi, Dewi George and Morris Morgan; Gweslan, Idris James; Nonn, Miss M. J. Evans; Paulinus, Arthur Lloyd Jones and S. Glanffrwd Williams; Gwyddyl, Trevor Williams, E. Glyn Evans, Brinley Mathews, Albert E. Davies, William J. Lewis; Coedwgiaid, G. Dennis, W. Clarke Davies, Isaac Thomas, and W. Ben Davies; Mynachod, Isaac Thomas, John Jenkins, D. J. Medlicott, ldris George, W. Ben Davies, Idris Davies, Tom Jenkins, E. Glyn Evans, Joseph Emlyn Thomas, and William J. Lewis; Plant, Idris George, J. Emlyn Thomas, J. Jenkins, James Medlicott, D. J. Medlicott, Idris Davies, Wynford Williams, Ben Lewis, and Tom Jenkins. CAPCOCH SCHOOLS. Mr George Jenkins, headmaster, presided. Address, Dewi Sant," by the Rev. M. Jenkins, Bethesda. Recitations by Katie Wil- liams, Emlyn Hughes, Owen M. Jones, David J. Wood, and Maggie Morris. Address by the Rev. J. Lewis, Hebron, on Ceiriog." Sketch, "Y Milwr Bach," Standard IV. Recitations, L. M. Lam- bert, Tommy Morris, Maggie Evans, A. Morris, and D. J. Lambert. Penillion singing, D. Morgan Rees. Character recitation, Standard III. Boys. Several Welsh songs were sung. Historical sketch, Dewi Sant," Standards V. and VI. (Mr Philip J. Nicholas). Song and chorus, D. M. Rees. A children's drama, Gwyl Dewi i'r Plant" (Miss 6. D. Davies) was enacted. HIGHER STANDARD (GIRLS'). — The chairman was the Rev. D. Bassett. Mr R. H. Miles, High Constable, and Mrs Miles were present, also Councillor L. N. Williams, J.P. (Ap Carw Coch). Programme: Address by the chairman; pianoforte solo, Welsh Airs, Berry Mackintosh; recitation, A. J. Ebenezer; address by the High Constable; ad- dress, The Welsh Language," Mrs Williams; recitation, Gladys Lampard; penillion singing, Gladys Thomas; re- citation, Huldah Bassett; address on "Carw Coch," by Ap Carw Coch; re- citation, Margaret Henry; mandoline duet, Welsh airs, Susy and Hilda Jere- my; song. Ceinwen Evans-, penillion singing, Cecilia Davies; song, Sophia Shimilove. Choruses, Folk Songs, and a Welsh dance were also given. The con- ductress was Miss A. J. Jones. Pianist, Miss A. Cooksey. A vote of thanks to the visitors was accorded by Ann Mor- gan and Rosie Davies. Thanks to the chairman were given on the proposition of Mrs Williams, seconded by Ap Carw Coch. ABERAMAN GIRLS' SCHOOL. — Addresses on national and local cele- brities were given, and Welsh solos, recitations, and folk songs were ren- dered. There was also an exhibition of scholars' work. Songs by Annie Jones, Bessie Jones, Nana Williams, and Maggie Jones. Morris Dance (to Welsh air) by K. D. Jones, A.. Williams, and C. Charles. Recitation. Bessie Jones; song, Nana Williams, E. M. Beynon, M. J. Jones; recitation, Violet Thomas; songs. Maggie Bowen and Florrie Har- per. Miss G. Evans, headmistress, was in charge of the proceedings. BLAENGWAWR GIRLS' SCHOOL. Miss Hastie, headmistress, presided. A varied and interesting programme was rendered by the children. The histori- cal play, Boadicea (Standard V.), the dancing by 12 girls in Welsh costume (Standard IV.), and the sketch, Dame Wales and her Daughters (Standard III.) were much appreciated. The following girls obtained prizes in the Eisteddfod: -Baking, Bessie Lam- bert, Margaret A. Williams. Writing, Cassie Evans, Mary Elizabeth Edwards. Spelling, Mary Arndell. Nelly Slo- combe, Muriel Jenkins, Lena Phillips, Florence Pascoe, Elsie Slocombe, and Gwennie Davies. J CWMAMAN SCHOOLS. The St. David's Day celebration was held by the three departments of Cwmaman Schools—boys, girls, and infants—in the Public Half. The musical part of the programme consisted of Welsh Folk Songs and National Airs, which were ( very well rendered. The upper section were led by Mr J. Eiddig Davies and Mr Idris Thomas, and the lower section by Mr E. G. Parsons, assisted by the staff of the three departments. Song, i Lily Butler, Bessie Jones, and Ceinwen Griffiths. Recitation, Tasker Lewis. Song, Alice Maud Jenkins. Song by Standard 1. girls in Welsh costume. A ) Welsh sketch, written by the Rev. I). Hopkin, B.A., was effectively rendered 1 by Bessie Griffiths, Lydia Rees, and i Tabitha Lewis. A recitation by Megan Evans, a three-year-old girl, was much appreciated. Recitation, Thomas Os- ] wald Davies. The accompanists were Miss M. Phillips, A.L.C.M., and Miss Price. There were present: County Councillor William Jones, Mr John Lloyd, Brynhyfryd; Revs. W. 1). 1 Morris and M. J. Thomas, Mrs J. Lloyd, Miss L. Rowlands, Mrs E. ± Bryant, Mrs David George, and Mrs A. r Thomas. One chorus merits special f mention, viz., Y Pren ar y Bryn," which was so well and effectively ren- 1 dered that the choir were loudly ap- ( plauded and had to respond to an eu- t core. GLYNHAFOD MIXED SCHOOL. — 1 Short addresses were given by the i teachers, and Welsh airs and folk songs by the pupils. Recitations by *■ Willie Baker, Edith Phillips, Reggie Llewelyn, Beatrice Llewelyn, Evan Os- ( wald Jones, Evelyn Davies, Mary Jane Hughes, Dilys Jones, and Marv Jane 1 Hughes. Dialogues by Marian ^Thomas T and Bessie Davies, and Irene John and f 1 Annie Gape. Dramatisation of The } throwing away of Excalibur," by J. A. Roberts, D. W. Thomas, Annie Gape, and Irene John. Songs by Maudie Ed- wards, Edith Phillips, and Lilian Dix. The singing was conducted by Miss Sarah B. Thomas. Harp selections by Mr Roger Thomas. Penillion singing by nine pupils. Penillion singing by Master David Davies. An interesting address by the Rev. E. J Owen. Welsh folk singing by eight girls from Welsh Class III. Small loans exhibition, in- cluding a shawl relic of the Fishguard Invasion, shown by Miss S. B. Thomas. The school was visited by a large num- ber of parents and local people, includ- ing Mrs (Dr.) Bullen fnd Miss Bullen. ABERNANT INFANTS' SCHOOL. — The school was very prettily decorated by the staff. Addresses were given by Rev. B. Williams and Rev. D. J. Row- land, B.A. Quite a number of the little girls were dressed in Welsh costume. Welsh airs were sung, and Welsh nursery rhymes dramatised, and suitable recitations were also given. ABERAMAN INFANTS' SCHOOL. Addresses were given to the children by the teaching staff on St. David, Patriotism, Legend of the Leek. Welsh Folk Stories. Solo, Miss Dando. Celtic dance by 1st Class Girls. Dramatisa- tion. Caradog before the Romans," by 1st Class; Caradog, Cyril Jones; Emperor. Howard Milsom; Queen, Catherine Forey. Singing HHwian Gerddi by younger children, and Welsh Folk Songs by 1st and 2nd Classes. An address by Rev. H. P. Jenkins on Cariad at ein gwlad a'n hiaiti-i." Miss M. A. Davies, headmistress, assis- ted by the staff, carried out the ar- rangements. ST. FAGAN'S INFANTS' SCHOOL.— The following visitors were present as well as the parents of the children:- Mrs Hann, Ysguborwen; Councillor and Mrs T. Walter Williams, Mrs (Dr.) Banks, the Rev. and Mrs R. Jones; Mrs (Councillor) Thomas Lewis Ad- dresses on Dewi Sant were given. Tableaux, Famous Welsh Characters; Welsh Dance and Penillion Singing. CWMBACH COUNCIL SCHOOLS. — Gwvl Dewi was celebrated by the chil- dren of the Council. School at the Work- men's Hall An elaborate programme was taken under the conductorship of Miss A. B. Lewis and Mr D. J. Hughes- Jones. At the evening meeting Dr. E. 0. N. Evans presided. An interesting item was the unveiling of a portrait of the late Gwilym Gwvllt, who was the chairman last year at the Gwyl Dewi celebrations. The unveiling was done by Mr D. Aneurin James. At the earnest request of a large number Mr D. J. Hughes-Jones decided to repeat the concert on Monday evening, when the proceeds were given to the Welsh National Library Fund. Dr. Evans again presided. As an act of grace to- wards the English parents some action songs were rendered in English at this meeting. The accompanists for both evening were Misses Harris, K. Evans, and G. Hughes-Jones. Mr Meth Davies proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had taken part. Mr D. G. Pugsley seconded. The programme included: Song, Olwen Lloyd. Song and chorus, W. H Phillips and choir. Harp solo, Mr Roger Thomas. Penhillion, D. Enoch Williams and D. E. Evans. Song, Glyndwr Davies. Penhillion, Idwal Williams. Penhillion (topical verses composed by Rev. R. H. Davies, B.A.), Ada Palmer. Recitation, Eirwen Ll. Jones. Ballad, T. H. Jrneg and D. H. Thomas. Song, Mary E. Lewis, Willie J>ewis, and choir. Alawon fy Ngwlad," Eddie and Idwal Jones. Penhillion (topical verses bv Aneurin and Ab Hefin), G. Hansford, Eddie Jones, W. J. James, Myrddin Thomas. CWMBACH CHURCH SCHOOLS. — In the Mixed Department, at the in- vitation of the headmaster, about 100 of the pareits assembled to watch the proceedings. Competitions had been arranged for the scholars, the awards being: Brushwork: 1st, Edward O. Ellis; 2nd, John Cheley; 3rd, Fred Har- vey. Commended, David Thomas, T. J. Phillips, and R. J. Elton. Writing, John Cheley, Hannah Lynch, Jennett Thomas, Fred Harvey, William J. Roach, Brenda Harris, Gladys Owen, Joseph H. Pask. The children gave a fine rendering of several Welsh airs and folk songs, including Cwvd dy Galon" (Ceinwen Phillips). The Head- master (Mr A.' T. Jenkins) then gave a I very interesting address on St. David. A novel feature in the programme was the description of enlarged paintings. John Cheley gave a rendering of "The Guiding Star." The juniors were pre- sented with prizes gained at the last examination in religious knowledge, the recipients being Ena Jones, Willie le Strong, Irene Davies, Sadie Davies. and Phyllis Everett. Rrcitations were given by David Thomas. Mav Davies, and Martha Hannah Williams—In the In- fant Department S. Jones and Tegwen Evans recited. The Headmistress gave a brief description of brushwork designs. Eliz. Davies recited Dewi Sant." All the children marched in a procession through the village. ABERAMAN BOYS' SCHOOL. — Short addresses were given OIL St. David and Patriotism. Bishop Morgan and other Welshmen. Welsh Airs and Folk Songs were sung. David TIpps Williams and Morgan Lewis gave Welsh recitations. PARK GIRLS' SCHOOL.—Miss C. A. Morris, head teacher, presided. Dra- matic Sketch in character, Dewi Sant," St. 2 Girls. Dramatic Sketch "Legend of the Leek," St. 3A Girls: rl Tableau. "Welsh Emblems," St. 4A Girls. Dramatic Sketch. "Caradoc," St. 2B Girls. Dialogue, "Gwvl Dewi Sant." Gertie Thomas and IT. J. Owen. Representations in character of Epoch Makers in earlv WTelsh history, St 4 Girls. Dra ma tic Sketch, "Presentation 11 of the First Prince of Wales," St. 4 Girls. Dramatic Sketch. "Dewi Sant." was composed bv Mr. E. Ogwen Wil- liams, County School; and the others by Miss Amv V. Mintv, Student Teacher Park Girls. The costumes were made by the children themselves. ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL (BOYS). A competitive meeting WWt held at the County School on Friday evening. Chairman, Mr L. N. Williams, J.P., chairman of the Governors. H. was supported by Mr W. Charlton Cox. M.A., headmaster, and Mrs Cox; Mr R. H. Miles (High Constable) and Mrs Miles, and the masters at the school. The adjudicators were; Music, Coun- cillor W. Rees and Mr J R. Evans,. G. and L.; literature, Revs. W. Davies, M.A., and Thomas Jones, B.A.; mis- cellaneous, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Bottiug, and' Mrs Williams. Awards Pianoforte solo, Howard Davies, Aberdare; recitation, J. D. Powell, Cwmdare; alto solo, W. J. Evans, Cwmaman; Welsh games, Emrys Prosser, Trecynon; tenor solo, David Nicholas, Trecynon; photography, Gar- field Thomas; recitation (open), J. D. Powell. Cwmdare; drawing leek and wooden spoon, Philip Lindsey, Roberts- town, and Tom Evans, Gadlys, equal; consolation, Sammy Jones, Aberaman; duet, J. O. Parry, Abercwmboi, and Trevor Bayton, Trecynon; penillion singing, Emrys Evans," Mountain Ash, and David Nicholas, equal; recitation,. J. Peters, Abernant; instrumental solo, .J. O. Parry (violin), and consolation prize, given by the chairman, to Richard Richards, who played the euphonium; composing imaginary dialogue, Ben Davies, Trecynon; short stories, John Hugh, Aberdare; solo for boys, J. B. Jones, Aberdare; fancy dress competi- tion, five entered. Two were dressed as Welsh dames, one represented Dewi Sant, another Owen Glyndwr, and the- fifth, lolo Morganwg. The prize was awarded to Bertie Berry (lolo Morgan- wg). Bass solo, Emrys Evans; duet, Emrys Evans and David Nicholas. Solo for staff, divided between the four who competed, Messrs Ogwen Williams, Aubrey Roberts, Timothv Davies, and Brinley Reynolds. The "final and the most exciting item was the Form Choral competition. Five Forms en- tered ,and Form Three, conducted by Mr Bertie Lewis. Aberdare, were ad- judged the best. The result was hailed with great delight. The winning choir sang Clychau Aberdyfi," harmonised by Mr J. R. Evans.