The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1875-10-21

Jones, ESQ., of Jackson, Ohio. 'Dafyd
or Nant," "Gwilim Morganwg." "Robil
bach" and "LIanc," had catered into
fierce contest; the battle was so bravel
fought that the adjudicator believed tina
he discovered bloody stains" marking
the tread of the lads, and so close wa
the contest that "Llanc" Cd. Wehste
Williams, Horeb, Ohio), and "Robir
Bach Evan Jones. Coalburgh, Ohio.
came out equal, and the reward, So. di
~%ided between them.
2. Singing any Welsh air in the ole
Welsh style "Gwilim Clan Clydan,
loan "Adda," "Pencerdd," Ohio. "AI
Llyfnwy," Hen Gymro." "Iago,' and
"Cymro Eiddil," came upon the stage
with an air of stability, cheereulness and
selfpossession, becoming those that had
successfully contended with the troubles
and disappointments of three-score sum
mers, filed with Joy and ready to enter
tain the vast audience with the sacred
song of their childhood, in the true style
of their youthful days, and it is due them
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but "Cymro Eiddil" (Stephen Jones,
Moriah, Ohio), captivated the whole au-
dience, and would not release them un-
til all were willing for him to carry away
the So before their eyes, as well as beau
tiful badge that one of the oldest of the
fair sex presented to him at the time.
g. Adjudication of Thomas Thomas.
Youngstown, Ohio, upon the National
Song and Chorus" was read by Rev. E
R Jones, Oak Hill. "Croch lefwn a llais
distaw Main," and "Iago Fardd," were
the competitors, and the prize, $5, divid-
ed between them. The first named was
Morgan 7. Jones, Churchill, Ohio; the
last named was not claimed
4. Soprano Solo-"But Thou didst not
Leave" English. "Gwendolen," Gwen
llian." "Mair,". Mary" and annie"
were competing. "Gwendolen" (Mary
Mathews, Cincinnati,) and annie" Gan
ME Jones, Cincinnati were announced
equal; prize So divided
5. Adjudication by Rev. j. w. Evans
Oak Hill, upon essay: "The Service of
Judas Iscariot to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ" Five essays had been received
and the essay of "Eladnesor" John Ed
wards, Rosendale, Wis.,, was found to
excel. and the prize. SIS. declared justly
due him.
6. Adjudication of Rev. Ii. E. Thomas,
D. D. Pittsburgh, Pa, upon essay Con
sanguinity of the human race "Unolwr"
and "Winnebago" contended for the
"honors of Wales" and ''Winnebago"
(John Edwards, Wis.) captured it with
a prize of $50 "Anthropos" contended
for American honors, and no other one
having had courage enough to compete
with him. the Doctor found that he had
Justly deserved the honor of being de-
clared the first successful essayist in the
English tongue at Welsh Eisteddfod in
America, and that his essay truly merit
ed the reward of $50, whereupon An
thropos" was. called upon, and Judge j.
w Longbon, of Jackson, deliberately
stepped on the stage, and with due mod
esty acknowledged himself to having
been we'll acquainted with "Anthroro'"
in his own person, and carried away the
badge containing the $40 amid great ap
plause.
T. Decentralization knowest the
expression of my heart" Welsh. Six
brave competitors made their appear
ance on the stage, and the contest waxed
Z nd
Edward Jones occupying the judicial
bench, ordered that 'Northman" (Llyw
elyn Williams, Ironton, Ohio), be invest
ed with the prize honors, 81
8. Glee-"The Lone Star" Welsh The
Cincinnati Choir, Prof. Bowen, leader
the Oak Hill Choir, DR.. Joseph Jones,
leader. and the Ironton Choir, Prof
Todd, leader, closely contended for the
Star" The Oak Hill Choir and Cincin-
natl Choir came out equal and the $50
"Star" was divided between them. With
this closed the first day, and all were in
spired with hope for still better things
on the morrow.
Oct 7th, 10 o'clock A. M, found the
spacious Tabernacle filed with an intelli-
gent audience, and the exercises opened
with music from the Jackson Silver Cor
net Band, and the President of the day.
Rev. j. A. Davies. Siloam, Gallia county,
Ohio, having been introduced, addressed
the Eisteddfod in the Welsh language,
very appropriate and entertaining, after
which the programme was taken up in
its order.
l. Poetical addresses by Rev. J. E.
Jones, Oak Hill, Rev. E. Evans, Oak Hill,
Edward Edwards, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Thomas S. Jones, Aoriah, Ohio, and the
conductor, D. Stephen Jones, Jackson,
Ohio, all of which brought forth the ap-
plause of the audience.
?. Address by Hon. H. s. Bundy.
3. Declamation-"The Winged Wor-
shippers" English j. Edward Jones, NJ
E. Morgan and D. 8. Jones, Judges.
Seven competitors entered the field and
contended valiantly for the crown; but
"Martha" by her industry miss Mary
Pugh of Cincinnati) carried away the So
emblem.
f. Duet-"Larboard Watch" English.
Six parties undertook the watch" with
diligence. but "Dau Forwr" John Hitch
ings, Oak Hill, and D. Davies, Cincinnati,
Ohio) and "Dau Gymro," (John Maddsc
and friend of Cincinnati, Ohio) proved to
be the most competent watchers and