The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1888-12-28
the ElsTEDDfORD.
Fine Celebration by Welsh Res
idents at Black Diamond.
Interesting Contests in Music and
Isserafure-Sanes of the Prize
winners Contests


BACK DIAsoED, Dec. y.
The object OF the Eisteddfod is TO
develop and encourage the literary and
musical tastes and talents Of the
weieh people. Its origin dates back
70 the l2th century, and il generally
consists Of competition in essays, ora
tons, poetry and music. The morn
ing session yesterday opened by an ad-
dress by the chairman. W. P. Nor
gans, followed by an address by the
conductor, w. J. Watkins. who stated
the origin and advantages Of the Els
teddfod This was followed by song
BIZ Howell r. Jones. the a5judicator on
music. Next came poefjcal saluta-
tons By the poets present 10 the Els
teddfod In the competitive duet,
Climb. Climb Higher. the prize was
awarded 10 Richard Hughes and T.
Roberts, of Black Diamond. This vas
the first prize ever awarded in Wash
ington Territory BY this institution.
The prize on the Evelyn 10 the
Cedar Tree" was awarded to d. G.
Williams. The Evelyn" is a form
of verse peculiar TO the Welsh Ian
guage.
Inpromptu reading OF music-Prize
awarded 10 VIM. Richards OF Frank
lin.
Competitive recitation "Dsybreak"
Prize awarded TO Sadie Jones OF
Franklin.
Glee for male voices, sleep my
Lady Love awarded to Black Uia-
mond glee club; leader. r. Hughes.
Choir competition. Dusseldorf -
awarded 70 the Franklin choir, John
Lloyd, Franklin leader
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Poetical salutations By the bards.
Baritone solo, Noble Boy of Truth,
Prize awarded to William George OF
Franklin.
Sslo for boys under l5-Prize award
ed to Frederick Roberts Of Black Dia-
moud
Oration-Prize awarded TO Thomas
Nichoias Of Franklin.
Quartet. Arm of Lord, Awake -
Prize awarded TO Roberts and party Of
Black Diamond.
Children's choir. Onward, Chris
tan Soldiers'-Prize awarded between
Black Diamond and Franklin.
Leaders Black Diamond choir-T. ].
Prout and William Richards.
Stanzas to the Flower on the Edge
of the Precipice-Prize awarded TO ID.
c. Williams.
Solo for girls under I5-First prize
awarded to Maggie Williams Of Frank
lin: second prize, Amelia Habnicht of
Black Diamond.
Recitation, Pleasure Boat OF Nj
agara Prize awarded to T. W. Lewis
OF Black Diamond.
Soprano solo, Love Lies Bleeding
Prize awarded to Lizzie A. Jones Of
Black Diamond
Essay, Reasons for Preventing
Chinese immigration 10 the United
States Prize awarded TO ]. u. Nor
gan. Black Diamond.
Trio. "Life's a Bumper''-Prize
Awarded to J. Howells and party of
Franklin.
EVENING SESSION.
Recitation, GATHERINGS Defense
Prize awarded to jamie Hamilton Of
Franklin.
"on the March," song for male
voices-Prize awarded to Franklin
Glee Club, W. Richards leader.
Defamation, In Favor Of indie
pendence" awarded to T.
Nicholas of Franklin.
Choir competition, Arise, Shine for
thy Light is Come"-Prize awarded to
Franklin Choir, ]. Lloyd leader.
Tenor solo, The Shoe Upon the
Shore Prize awarded to William
Richards OF Franklin.
After the contest was finished a
concert was given.
CONCERT PROGRAMME.
Song. "Hsrk the Glad Notes ..-......
---..- --.-..------- Franklin Choir
Stammering trio......-....-...-........-....
Henry George, VIM George, +. Davis
solo, They All Love Jack" ..-.-.-.........
Lizzie A. Jones
Solo, pride Of kildare" ........-.M Mr. Jack
Duet, "Pelig and Betsy .............-......
.-..-.. --......,.M Mr.. +. Davis aud Mrs. Davis
Organ solo Sadie Morgans
tOfNtt sOto.....- samuel Prlce
Quartetie, Docking Catch" ...........
II. George. W. George. J. Howell. z.
Davis.
Song, National wesh Air''................-.
BY Howell. Jones; chorus by audi
euce.