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NOTES AND COMMENTS. One 01 the most notable contests in Mont- gomeryshire on Saturday was at Machynlleth wtlere Mr. Richard Rees tho old Liberal nmbet successfully withstood Lord Herbert V aneTempest. -n- We are ghid to find that Mr. Wm. Davies. of Bryngwyn. Borth, has survived tfcie cala- mitous disaster which overwhelmed the Pro- gi essives in London on Saturday. Mr Davies has once mora had the honour of being placed at, the head of the poll in Battersea. -0- In the London County Council .'lections on Saturday the so-called Municipal Reform- °r". achieved a sweeping victory a gained forty-six ats. The election, says the Daily News marks a stage in the Americanising of Eng- lish political contests. There was here not merely the outward and half-bumorous Americanising of the apparatus of the struggle—the hired gramophones the "spell binders," spouting at street corners for d. fee, the bogus processions of unemployed _N, ed there was the adoption of those more serious importations from America, which in the land of their origin, have conveited the term. 11 politician" into an insulting epithet, and driven all decent citizens from active poli- tical life. 1 Mr. McKenna, President of the Board of Education, speaking at Marlow on Fridav I --J said some of the critics of the Bill he re- cently introduced said the schools would be so arranged that only a few teachers would be used to give denominational instruction, and that consequently payment would be evaded1. At, the end of a year he would ask, -Why are not. these teachers whio do, not give religious instruction appointed by the public authority?" If the teachers gave denominational instruction, then the man- must pay for it. If the teachers did not give the instruction, then why should not. the County Council appoint the teachers ? Through the instrumentality of the re- cently-fourided Welsh Society, St. David's ) Day was celebrated at Aberystwyth this year in a manner worthy of the occasion. JR-eports of the proceedings at Aberystwyth 1 and elsewhere are givea in this issue. The Welshmen at Edinburgh had a very success- ful gathering, the guests included, among other distinguished men. Dr. Lynn Thomas, C.B., High Sheriff of Cardiganshire. It Í9 interesting to- note thiat Mr. Justice Bighnm, presiding at Salop Assizes last week, attributed the general diminution of crime in England to improved education, Letter trade, and, more important than all, in his opinion, less drinking." The I growing sobriety of the people is a most hopeful factor in our national life, which is undoubtedly being materially aided1 by the gradual decrease in the facilities for over-indulging in the use of alcohol. -li- The Bishop of Birmingham, Dr. Gore, speaking last week at a meeting of the Additional Curates Society said: "It filled i him with enthusiasm to see how the Church of France had given up her property, her vast wealth, which might be thought neces- sary to carry on her work, without a raur- rrwir and with a magnificent insouciance. This he hoped would find a parallel in the Church of England if the time came, as he believed it would at no distant date, when she would be required to make a similar sacrifice." The General Committee of the National Liberal Federation met at Doncaster on Friday, and passed a resolution "noting with extreme satisfaction that attention is called in the King's Speech to Tihe serious questions which have arisen from the differ ences between the House of Lords and the House of Commons," and" assuring the Primo Minister that in any steps he and his colleagues may take to vindicate the right- ful authority of the House of Commons they may rely on the unflinching support. of the National Liberal Federation and of the party at large." -{[- In the House of Commons on Tuesday, Mr Robertson (Secretary to thie Admiralty) made his annual statement on the Navy. The dominant factor, he said, was the aban- doning of the system of raising money for naval works by means of loans. No more loans woaild be asked for, but, the unex- hausted borrowing powers would be use das far as they would go. After that works which had been sanctioned would be put on the Estimates. On their face the Estimates showed a net reduction of only zC450,000, but in reality there was a total saving of nearly £ 2,000,000 as compared with! last year. As compared with three years ago there was a reduction of £ 8,000,000. ri In all parts of the country the police have been busy since the new Act came into force obliging owners of dogs to go to the expense of a. collar with n -nQm^rT^ln+^ T+ mll ouv ,iwiuvpu^. will ue, seen clearly now how many of these neglect- ed animals have been wandering about. In Liverpool in one week alone no fewer than 500 dogs were painlessly destroyed. A very large number of persons are putting in claims for exemption as farmers. What is a farmer? is now one of the questions magis- trates have to decide, as was the case a,t Newcastle Emlyn last week. Those, who have gardens to cultivate, and farmers who have cattle and sheep to look after, know well the loss they have often suffered from stray dogs, and are satisfied that this Act wall put a stop to a. great deal of this mis- chief, by reducing the number of uncared for animals. -/1- The Welsh Parliamentary party have ap- pointed a deputation, consisting of the chair- man (Sir Alfred Thomas), the two secretaries (Sir D. Brynmor Jones and Mr. J. Herbert Roberts), Messrs. David Davies, Vaughan Davies, and D. A. Thomas, to wait upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer with a view of submitting to him the reasons against the new conditions imposed upon the promoters of the National Library and the National Museum for Wales in regard to the mainten- ance of these institutions. Under a Treas- ury minute issued by Sir George Murray (the giant for maintenance from the public ex- chequer is limited to an amount equivalent to that which shall be provided locally. No intimation of this condition was put forward when the Treasury grant was promised, and the deputation hope to prevail upon Mr. Asquith to modify or to rescind it.

ABERAYRON Councillors' Dinner.—0;i Thursday evening iast (St. David's Day) in response to the in- vitation oi Mr. W. L. Thomas, J.P., chair- man of the Aberayron Urban District. Coun- cil, members of the council and the officials to the number of 13 sat down to an excellent dinner at the Monachty Arms, to which everyone did justice. After the table had been cleared, Councillor Evan Lewis took the chair, and proposed the toast of the "King and Queen '-Dr Williams proposed the toast of the" host and hostess to which Mr. Thomas, on behalf of himself and Mrs. Thomas, responded in well-chosen words. Addresses were then given by the Council- lors who, one and all, spoke to, the excellent and efficient way Mr. Thomas had filled the chair during hfis year in office, and was, perhaps, at times as some of the members ex- n£'\nnr.1 .;¡: J. _L"L L. _11.1 r i- picoacu, 11 iu Iiuguii UtJ (Jcliieu a IILIIL 10-01 lenient, with them, but at all times good feeling had prevailed by his able" ay of cap ducting the meetings. Councillor .E;v;' Lewis gave a brief history of Mr. Thorny ■ hfe tiom. his youth to the present time. M unro Hughes also spoke in glowing tern. I of his respect and esteem towards Mr. Thomas in the past, but, now after hearing Councillor Lewis' tribute, hie would hold in the future a much higher opinion of him. A solo was also given by Mr. Thomas whose vocal talent is well-known. Councillor E. Lima Jones in the course of his address, mentioned the fact that since the formation of the Urban Council only four councillors had died during that period, viz., Messrs John James, Angel House, Evan Loyn, Mar- ket-street; D. H. Davies, Water-street, and J. T. Evans, Bristol House. The function was brought to a close by singing Hen Wiad 1y Nhadau and "God Save thie King." PETTY SESSIONS. An application was made for a seven days' monthly Petty Sessions were held at Aber- ayron on Wednesday last., the magistrates present being Major Price Lewes (in the chair), Mr. Wm. Timothy, Mr. Evan Morris, Mr. John Thomas, Mr. ihos. Jones, Mr. D. O. Rees, and Mr. W. L. Thomas. Occasional Licenses. Occasional licenses were granted to, David Williams. Penrhiwllan, New Quay, and Mar- garet Davies, Hose Hill, Llanarth, for the Llanarth Fair on the 12th March. Dog Licenses. Two objections were made in respect of dog licenses. In one case the Bench granted execptions for two dogs where three were applied for, and in another case the appli- cation for one dog was refused.

NEW QUAY County Council. The fight for thie seat, on the County Council was. a, very close one, and lay between Mr E J Davies, the old member, and Captain J Thomas, Park-st, Mr. Lewis Evans, the Independent candi- aate having retired. The figures were 139 for Davies, and 127 for Thomas, 8 going to ovans. Antfawd. Drwg fydd gan luaws gyfeill- ion Cad ben J. Evans, Pleasant View, ger Lemewydd, glywed ei fod wedi cyfarfod a lamwain pan ar ei fordaith i China. Yn jresenol y mae yn gorwedd yn yr ysbytty rn Foochow. Casglwn oddiwrth y newydd- Lon diweddaraf ei fod ar y ffordd i welh iad. Gymanfa Bregethu.—Cynlialiwyd gymania )regethu gan mvfyrwyr yr Ysgol Rama- > £ 511r\lg ape y iovvyn> Sabbath, Mawrthi Jyad, 1907- V pregetnwyr oeddynt: J. T. l/vans, David P. Jones, ac E. T. Jones, Cei- lewydd; E. T. Davies, E. Jones ac E. G. livans Maenygro.es. Yr oedd y cynulliad- m yn Iluosog, a'r casgliadau yn adlewyrehu lawer o glod ar yr eglwys. Hon yw yr ail ynMnfa gynhaliwyd ganddynt yn y capel ichod. Successes—Mr. D. Orton Thomas, Gwalia, Mew Quay, successfully passed the entrance xamination of the London and Prolvincial iank. Mr. Thomas was a pupil of the New iuay Grammar School, and much credit, is ue to his able and persevering tutor, 1r, Wallis Ihomjas. This is only one of man v uccesses in this branch of education which all be set down to the credit of the n(W)1. -_& Equally gratifying is the news that Mr. J. Eenyori Davies, of this place, has been en- rolled on the list of successful candidates at the Matriculation Examination of the Lon- don University. Mr. Davies has had a dis- tinguished scholastic career—having but a short time ago been successful in the Welsh Matriculation, and Senior Central Welsh Board. He was educated at the Llandyssul County SchooL Singing Festival.— The annual sinsino- festival of the New Quay and district union Congregationalists was held on, St, David's Day, under the eonductorship of Mr. G. Ivor Davies, C.M. The singing of this year sur- passed that of any of the preceding yea rei, and reflects great credit on the local leaders: the morning meeting was presided over by Mr. J. W. Lhomas, Wo in. The children main- tained their usually highl reputation, there being a perfect understanding between them ;>nc their conductor. At the afternoon meeting Mr. p O. Rees was to preside, tut, unfortunately, he was unable to attend owing to the illness of Mrs. Rees. His place was taken by the Rev. D. M. Davies who after expressing his and the congrega- tion s sympathy with Mr. Rees and the family, ealled the conductor to his work. It was soon seen that the committee's selec- tion of a conductor was not an unwise one, iPir expectations being fully realised, and t k-ir anxiety dispelled. The evening ser- n C «,.iU the presidency of the Rev. W. ''hths, Maenygroes, was ecruallv successful. i ,s was Mr. Ivor Davies' first appearance I fe,3tival conductor, and. judging from his display last, Fridav, we confidently be- A hope that this is only the opening a door into a wider sphere of service. °

LLAN £ £ AI) ARN FAVViv. Drunk. — At the Aberystwyth Police fetation on Wednesday Samson Boswell, bas- ket maker, was fined i.3I 6d and costs for hav- ing been drunk on the .highway at Llanbad- arn the previous night. P.C. Thomas Dav- ies proved the case. i"(iiitertanimeiit in connection with) tins branch of the Church, of England -temperance Society was held at the iJeny- u K Om on h'riday evening last, when the room was filled with an appreciative audience the clialt- was taken, by the Rev. J. E. Lloyd, B.D., St. Michael's, Alieryste i i- vvh° made an admirable chainnan. Tie delivered a most instructive address on lemperance. The programme, arranged by Miss ihomas, St. George-terrace, and Miss Pattie Kobertsi, Caergog-terrace, assisted by Missrs Lizzie Evans and Aiiiiie-Clai-k, was as oliovvs:—Prayer by the Rev. D. D. Joces, and hymn o. (j; recitation, "Boats sail on the rivers, Master Edward James Lewis; song, hlee as a bird," Master Eddie Jones dialogue. Market women," Miss Carie Keane ancl es Annie Griffiths; song, "Some folks do. Band of Hope Children; address Rev J. E. Lloyd; recitation, "A little lamb," Miss Kitty Websdell; song, "No," Miss Annie Clark; song, "Mary of Argyle," Mr. W dialogue, "The wasp and the bee, JVLss Polhe Lewis and Master Neville Kuvington 'eueored); song, "Hard times," Miss Annie Clark; recitation, "Gair a <n- R1SS1 Pf°we Le^.is,; souS> "Moonlight sone Band of Hope Girls; scng and chonis, "Pl take you back aaain," Mr. R, ?v'viiw- ton; prayer and hymn No. 10. Befo-e the nnal prayers, the Rev. N. Th ^n-ts vicr proposed a hearty v,o of thanks to the Uhairman for so ably presiding, to the ladies for arranging such an excellent programme, and also to Mr. Kilvmgton for his kind help. 1 his was carried unanimously by the meet- ing accompanied bv thire^ ..v. -<t7 u, "1. U.J 'JJ.oJ.. P? ueVc Lloyd, thanked the vicar on ^;v1,;Vf of ]a,dlfs and himself for his kind w »' u dialogue, ''The wasp and the Nf^ill -)SS. Pollie Lewis and Master Neville Kilvmgton was well worthy of an encore, and great credit is due to them for the excellent way they went through their parts, and also to the one who hlad taken such pains to teach them. A word of praise is also due to the children of the Band of Hope, who did their various parts exceed- ingly well. They reflect great credit on those who have taken the responsibility of training them throughout the winter monfchtei The accompanists for the, evening were Miss I Thomas and Mrs. Phillips, who discharged their duties in their usual aible manner, -s

PETTY SESSIONS. heulST1 Pot<v Sessions were heM at the Magistrates' Room, Llanbadarn TL, +rSia.y nMxrmng. before the Mayor of Ah^ystwyih (Mr. R. Dough to a,), Pearth of Magistrates. (pkntno' lnlwi, opening of the Court (eleven o clock) there was only one mao-is £ ^f-an-hour during which time no other justice arrived, P.C. Davies. Goginan S& t? r to Mr. Morgan: gentleman' retu-'ned saying that that ntvir unable to attend. Mr. R V"° V'l from ii' i t!a,P' r'' evidence at the r!n,nr+ I. _1 ;1' f asam to Abervstwvth and re- S s May™' of Z. uSv" o'cfoj't ™" 'lt » f™' to Failure to Notify Sheep Scab. Benjamin Ihomas, shepherd, C'amddv r- lawr, Ponterwyd was summoned by Sunt Jon« for „fleeting to report the SiatX T ,SCt,p a^' ^anl(ldwnna\vr, parish otf 'badarn Fawr, on February 12th -De- he omitted te1^ n0t ?°nding notice. but W;ir to do so m ignorance. — R D Wdhams, veterinary surgeon, Abervstu-vtb liispector under the CardigansIdre CoiTntv -uncil, stated that he visited defendant's ?"d ^ked him if he had Si lie hfd I'1""1' answered tlibt M'W M 8hx »• £ from four to air „-ee]is standi™^ DefeS" '!nt "l™bered about 400. — Defend- ixi he did not undei-stand that there an absolute necessity to give notice sard they h^^conshl1"11^^ the Cliajj"raan fully considered the matter quite nes.i of the nn J3 i c^nsoious of the serious, could nr»+ -i and it was something which dXda £ 'Sbe Krlooil A\tliis ™ Bench h.rl d^S ^e.?.ceV ,^ver._ the > tbo case. and n fine of f 1 T. VieW of h« i in nosed Vi -1 and cnsts wo"]d same na+lrl Vy ot,her case« of the ame nature were brought thev would nnt be so leniently dealt with. Non-payment of Rates. rani il? L\ K"i=ht. electrician, Cliff-ter- Aberystwyth was summoned bv th uary -oth. — Defendant did not aonear issued! "'arn,nt was ordered t^be The, Dogs Act. Some 500 applications for exemotiorw from licences for dogs under the new Ac? w ere laid before the Bench o,1T.+ T stat,eo that there were 110 objectiolns, the panted as a matter of COI!] rse"

TREGARON. Parish Council.—A parish meeting was held yesterday (Wednesday) evening when the triennial election of parish councillors took place. Cookery Examination.—The annual cook- ery examination will be held at the Tregar- on County School on Wednesday March 13th. St. David's Day.—The patron Saint's day passed practically unnoticed on Friday last. The County School scholars, however, hon- oured St. David's memory by suspending all school studies for that day. County Council Election.—Mr. D. J. Wil- liams, the late member, was returned un- opposed for Tregaron on Saturday last. As there was no contest very little interest was taken in the election. Football.—The football teams of Tregaron and Aberystwyth County Schools met at the latter place on Saturday afternoon last and the game resulted in a, win for Aberystwyth by 1-0, after a very good game. jHr. Fierce, Aberystwyth, was thle referee. Guardians ]!' 'Iectlon.NLomi nation, for Guardians and Rural District Councillors for the Ti-egai-oii Union close at noon to-day (Thursday). At the time of writing there are no ossmed contests, although a few nomination papers have been received, and there are signes of interest in some districts. Monthly Market.—There was a, ve:-y good supply of cattle at the mouthlv mnrkpt nn I luesday, and a large attendance of buyers and dealers to do business, the demand being brisk. Three-year-olds sold at £10 to £12, and better sorts up to £ 13; twoyearolds^ t8 to £10, and yearlings £ 5 to 1:8. Cows c-nd calves sold well from, zC12 to £ 17 There were [1" few horses. Monthly Meetings.—The monthly meetings in connection with the Calvinistic Method- ists were held on Wednesday and Thursday las,t "eek. On Wednesday, the business was transacted, and on Thursday there were preaching meetings all day, when the following took part:—Dr. Moelwyn Hughes, Cardigan, Revs. R. R. Davies, Capel Drin- dod; Daniel Lewis, Penmoria; T. L. Roder ick, Lampeter; W. Richards, Llanon • W Aaams, Lampeter; and D. Oliver, T<awyn. there were good congregations. = St. Caron's Guild.—A meeting of the St. Laron s Guild was held on St. David's eve, under the presidency of the Vicar, Rev. D. M. Davies. Papera were read by Mr. Water house, Plas Waunifawr, in English, and y the Rev. J N. Evans, Vicar of Llangybi in \\elsh, on the subject of St. David. Otliem who took part were the Vicar, Sergeant IV,olsb, on the subject of St. David. Otliem who took part were the Vicar, Sergeant J^ewis, and ex-Sergeant Davies. Mr P W Rees, headmaster of the National School sang verses of his own composition relative! to St David s Day. The meeting WHS not veiy well attended owing to se.-viks at tbn i same timB being held in the Ca!vmisH. Methodist. Chapel. n'11 i ne Aa-uonai S^ooL—The prices v.hidi f Education Committee award for regular attendance were distri- buted to successful scholars of the above school on Friday afternoon, by the i'-ar f the Rev. D M. Davies, chairman o: the' committee of managers. A goodly number of sichool managers, parents and old pupils Jlad come together to witness the ceremony and were entertained bv the scholars with music consisting of patriotic sor.rrs dc. tine ot the most interesting of thf'm!«i0fli to the t:]W the old Welsh air "Av hyd y ncs" of verses speciaHy composed bv the headmaster Mr P. W Rees. After the list of prize tal e-l h"d been rend by tho master and. fspoecbos deuvered by the Vicar, and ]\fy. *J>nni"] Thomas, aiiotho'* m.an >o-er th.r> distributed as followsPwsiMe numbe^'of ntwndnwes, 377 Standard VTT MARV TP, W, 375; Standard VI, uZ-efc j Evans, 376; Standard V., John R. Wil- liams, 372; Standard IV, I wan Jones. 368; Standard III., Gon-t-or Livans, 377; Standard II., Mary Jones, 377; Standard 1., Rees Jones, 377; infants, Icrwerth Eivans 377; Daisy Jones, 377. It may be mention- ed that the Education Committee only award prizes to those children u ho make the highest number of attendances throughout the year. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. '1 lie usual meeting 01 tiie iregaioiL Board 01 Guardians was hela at the Doard ivoom, Tregaron, on Tuesday, when there were pie- sent Mr. David Davies, pres.c.ing, Messrs. Llvan Evans, Peter Davies, 1. Jouies, Win. Owen, JLewis Oliver, M. Howeils, Mor- gan, T. Jones, D. Jenkins, H. Jones; John Jones and Daniel Jones; together with the clerk *Mr. Jen km Lioyd), the master, and the relieving oiticers. The House. The Master reported that during. the eighth week oi the Lady Day quarter, one had been admitted, and one had died, leav- ing 27 in the house against 26 for the same week last year. For be ninth week the number in the house was 27 against 25 last year. Outdoor relief in the eighth week had been administered to 142 at a cost of £ 25 Us. 6d against 130 at £27 14s. last year. The ninth week showed 142 had been re- lieved at a cost of £ 25 7s. against 130 at X23 6s. 6d. Tregaron's Tramps. A return compiled by t,he Chief Con- stable, of tramps relieved in the Tregaron Union during the quarter ending 3lst Deo ember, 1906, showed there to have been 244 males and 3 females, against 237 males and 4 "emales for the corresponding quarter in 1915. The Forthcoming Elections. Reference was made to the forthcoming triennial elections of Guardians and Rural Ic District Councillors, and in view of this the Clerk was asked to make a return of the attendances of the members. A Pauper Lunatic's Box." It having been stated at a previous meet- ing that a pauper lunatic from. Pontrhydfen- digaicl had a banking account, a committee was appointed to look into the matter. Mr. Thos. Jones (Gwnys) one of the committee, nop-^stated that he was a preacher and had lodginEflB. When the officials went in search of his box they were, told that it had been taken away and sent to his brother in Lon- don —The Clerk was directed to communi- cate with this brother.

CROSS INN, NEW QUAY. Entertainment. On Thursday evening in rill wek the £ ounci] School was literallv lied to overowfling on tlie occasion of the innual entertainment given by the Band of Kope Children of Holy Trinity Church Inn> wn?eh was a decided success in: .7 V'ay'i ?g' vaned programme had 323 raf?' and 5?" thOT<>»ltKly Wed bv the large audience. The chair was 'Tly +v!y Mr- Tfl0m;is Davies, Rhyd the D. Sinnett Davies, curate acting as conductor. It would be invidious to particularise where all did so well. The programme was as follows: Poetical ad. D" ±V Jones (-AP Nicol), and Mr. i^wn Jones; song, "iiedu mevvn uaiioci by Children s Choir; recitations by Griffith Harries, Llywellyn Davies, l>any Davies T' Davies, Evan Kionardi Davies; song. "Owyn- an 1 rydain, Martha Thomas; duologue 'Y teihwr ar cry eld," Uany Jones and James cuViet), recitations uy Hannah Mary J ones ildggie Davies, Maggie Jane Jones, Jiyfan- wy L'tlo,-Hws, Kate hees, Hannah Jalle l'hom- as, Ellen Harries; song, '1 deryn pur" M. ^11 fmvS; x le^tations by Davia Davies iiom !l i Bany T'lios. Jones, Johumie 1 nomas; duologue', "Gv,eni a John" Mac- gie and iom JJaviea; duet, "Little' Robin lvedbreast, Mylanwy and Hannah J ihomas; recitations, "Dysgu hoii. Mav Davies; duologue, *'Y ffyncn a'r ba,el gwr^ sleen V,| .song, ''Sleep, sleep, Maggie, J. Jones; recitations by W. Rees, \v illie. Davies, James Davies, Evan Ihomas; .duologue, "Ysmocio," E. Thomas and Lizz.e Ihomas; song, "Gogoniant i I jmru, by a party of five boys; recitations « by Lizzie Mary Jonas and Martha Thomas- hT I T? ehedydd, cwyd," Griff. Har- ,0\, nes and Llyweilyn Davies: duoloc™ •'iv^o.u '-pl u r Doctor Ellen Thomas (an invalid), M. i honuis (the invalid s mother) Dd. Francis -t Jones (the doctor), Evan Thomas (a. messen- ger boy): song, stormydd dii i," W. Hees; recitations by Mary Elizabeth Evans fS.U aVe J(>Iies; song, '"Y mihvr bach," T'II M'1!1 S Choir; dialogue, "Y dd.vy fam Ellen Ihomas and party; song, "Colli nhad a mnm," May Davies; recitations by Dd. 'Llwy.nhehg) Davies, and David John Evans, song, 'Child's goodnight," party of nine little girls duologue, "Sarah Gwaralltryn a. i mhetstr, Katie Jones and David Davies (Allen View); duet, "Lord, I'm coming home' Thomas recita- ^ur Babell, Ellen Thomas; song Fan am mae Dei mor hdr yn dod," Ma.rv Ihomas; recitations by Lizzie M. Jones and fp I' Jones; duet, "Cawn fVn'd adref tory, Katie Jones and Mary S Thomas; dialogue, by Sarah Davies and Ellen Thomas duet. "Brjng them in," Martha Thomas and Lizzie M. Jones; recitations by Ellen Tho- mas aii,O. Alai-y Thomas; song, "Y cardotes faeh," Mary Thomas; duologue, "Y ddwv forwyn rilen and Sarah Tliomar; trio, Lief o Macedonia," Willie Davies. Evan Rd Dawes and David Davies; recitations by Jane, Harries and Hannah J. Rees; duet Merch ei mham," Lizzie M. Jones and Del. i-rancis Jones dialogue, "Rhanu'r deisen." irry -i:fzabothi Evans. Hannah J. Rees and M.iry /liomas song, "Y mor«r gwrol." Liz- zie Maty Jones; duoio^ue, 'Hen Forgan a'i iwajg, homas and Sarah Davies; sone l ymer Arghvydd Iel;n," Children's Choir; dialogue by S A Thomas, Ellen Ihomas and Sarah Thomas ;song (action), Jolly ],t e cooblers, by David F. Jones David (Llwynhelig) Davies, Dany Thomas Jones, and James. Davies; trio bv S. A. 1 honias, hlien 1 homas, and Sarah" Thomas • song (action) "Goodnight," bya partv of eight. g,i Is. In the competition for reading aright an unpunctuated paragraph, the Rri7f ^^Qn by Martha Thomas; and in that for the best wit, the prize was divided between Mr. James Thomas and Mr. Evan Jones. The adjudicator in both competi- tions was the. well-known bard, "Ap icol." A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman and also to the conductor, who bed prepared die children, brought a most enjoyable meet mg to an end _+-