declared the inauguration complete. The Marquis of Londonderry afterwards addressed the assembly, and his address was received with great applause. The proceedings came to an end with a dinner in the Town Hall, over which the noble Marquis presided. We congratulate Mr. Howell and his Committee on the happy termination of their protracted labours. They have set an example, in the beautifying of Machynlleth, which they, to whom the care of our large towns has been committed, will do well to follow. Not only have they erected a Town Hall, which, with its central and commodious marketplace, is an edifice which few places with a similar population possess; but the wealthier inhabitants are vying with each other in the erection of a better class of private residence not at all out of keeping with the general character of the place. This is well. The last quarter of the nineteenth century has overtaken us, and the selfishness that prompted men to look well to their own property and homes, while they neglected the general order and beauty of their towns, will no longer be tolerated. The clock tower at Machynlleth stands as a beacon, not only to warn, but to light them on to similar efforts and success. It is not every town that may possess a Marquis of Londonderry or a David Howell; but a united effort, and an unselfish spirit, will of themselves work a great revolution. Answer me, burning Stars of night! That past the reach of human sight, And the Stars answered me-" We roll O many toned and chainless Wind! And the Wind murmur'd in reply, "The blue deep I have cross'd; Ye Clouds that gorgeously repose The bright Clouds answered, "We depart, Speak then, thou voice of God within, And the voice answered, "Be thou still! "Clouds, Winds, and Stars, their task fulfil, Copied July 23, 1826.-W. O. P. FEL. HEMANS, June 1826. Y GORALWANT. TRANSLATED BY IDRISON (Dr. W. Owen PUGHE). Attebwch, danllyd Ser y nos, Tu hwnt i dremiant dynol os Y Ser attebynt, "Ban mewn gwawl Ti Wynt amrylef, eang daith Y Gwynt godyrddai atteb crwn, Chychwi Gymylau, eirian blaid, Y cain Gymylau, hyn eu gwed, Mynega yna, mewnawl lais, Er Duw mor ddwfn dy lef! Y llais atebai-" Taw! O Ner "Iawn wybod yw dy fri; "Ynt iawn Gymylau, Gwynt, a Ser; Gorph. 3, 1826. CYFIEITHIAD IDRISON. THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD FOR 1876, AT WREXHAM. THE long-anticipated Eisteddfod has passed into the domain of history, and, in fulfilment of our promise, we record some of its more prominent features and work. The pavilion, erected at a cost of some eight hundred pounds, enfolded beneath its canvas an audience of at least eight thousand people. To enhance its acoustic properties an artistically-formed sounding-board had been erected over the platform. With its aid the voice of the speaker could be thrown into the farthest corners of the edifice. Mottoes, such as usually grace the pavilion of the Eisteddfod, floated above and around. And when the large area was filled, as on the chair-day under the presidency of Sir W. W. Wynn, it formed a scene of almost overwhelming grandeur. Something, it was felt, was wanting in the proportions of the structure. It was not so graceful as that of the previous year at Pwllheli. It lacked the elliptic arching that gave so distinctive a character to the Carnarvonshire pavilion; but its vastness and adaptation to its intended purpose amply compensated for its want of structural beauty. Estyn, Mynyddog, and Llew Llwyfo conducted the proceedings. The principal instrumentalists were Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Brinley Richards, and Mr. John Thomas. Among the higher vocalists were Mesdames Edith Wynne, Patey, Kate Wynne Matheson, Misses Mary Davies, Lizzie Evans, Harries, Mary Jane Williams, Marian Williams, Maggie Jones Williams, Messrs. Edward Lloyd, Eos Morlais, Sauvage, Lewis Thomas, etc.; the conductor being Mr. Mills of Llanidloes. Where all were excellent, it seems invidious to point out particular persons. Madame Edith Wynne, however, seemed to excel herself, especially in her duets with the charming Madame Patey. Miss Mary Davies's winsome appearance and sweet vocalisation, Miss Lizzie Evans's rich voice, Miss Mary Jane Williams's sweet, modest demeanour and excellent singing, and Miss Marian Williams's execution, deserve all praise. Had we space we would lavish a panegyric on that excellent rising vocalist, Mr. James Sauvage. But Messrs. Lewis Thomas, Edward Lloyd, and Eos Morlais need no praise of ours. Neither will we attempt to speak of the three great instrumentalists. It will be enough to say that they fully sustained their high reputation. We must, however, add that Mr. Mills, as conductor, showed great talent and power. The Gorsedd opened its proceedings on the morning of Tuesday, the 22nd of August, under the presidency of the Rev. T. Lloyd (Estyn), as Chief Druid, who delivered the opening address, and was succeeded by Mr. Brereton of Mold (Andreas o Fon), who moved the following resolution in behalf of the University College of Wales, viz. : "That in the opinion of the Welsh people in National Gorsedd assembled, the time has arrived for the recognition of the claims of higher or university education in Wales, by a Government grant to the National University College of Aberystwyth, and that a petition to that effect be presented to the Premier.” Mr. Brereton added: Fellow countrymen-I appear before you this day as the exponent of an idea which finds an echo in every heart. We are, I think, pretty well agreed as to the want of a national university for Wales. And that it is expedient, without loss of time, to meet that want is an idea which has, long ago, commended itself to the great majority of my compatriots. The only difference of opinion which has occurred in dealing with the question has been as to the manner in which that want should be met. Two proposals have been submitted for public approval one of which is a scheme for creating a university by |