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The North American Welsh Newspaper® Papur Bro Cymry Gogledd America™ Incorporating Y DRYCH™ © 2011 NINNAU Publications, 11 Post Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2498 Vol. 37, No. 4 July-August 2012 NAFOW Mildred Bangert is Honored Festival Registrations Demand by NINNAU & Y DRYCH Mildred Bangert has dedicated a lifetime to promote Calls for Additional Facilities Welsh culture and to serve her local . Now that she is retiring from her long held position as Curator of the By Will Fanning Welsh-American Heritage Museum she was instrumental SpringHill Suites by Marriott has been selected as in creating, this newspaper recognizes her public service additional Overflow Hotel for the 2012 North by designating her Recipient of the 2012 NINNAU American Festival of (NAFOW) in Scranton, CITATION. Read below about her accomplishments. Pennsylvania. (Picture on page 3.) This brand new Marriott property, opening mid-June, is located in the nearby Montage Mountain area and just Welsh-American Heritage 10 minutes by car or shuttle bus (5 miles via Interstate 81) from the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, the Museum Curator Retires Festival Headquarters Hotel. By Jeanne Jones Jindra Modern, comfortable guest suites, with sleeping, work- ing and sitting areas, offer a seamless blend of style and After serving as curator of the function along with luxurious bedding, a microwave, Welsh-American Heritage for mini-fridge, large work desk, free high-speed Internet nearly forty years, Mildred access and spa-like bathroom. Jenkins Bangert has announced Guest suites are $129 per night (plus tax) and are avail- her retirement. The museum, able from Thursday, August 30, through Sunday, Sept. 2, located in Oak Hill, Ohio, has 2012. This special, discounted NAFOW rate is offered been the center of Welsh- for single, double, triple or quad occupancy and includes American activities for Jackson complimentary hot breakfast buffet, pool, fitness center and Gallia counties since it was and free WiFi so guests can stay refreshed and connected founded in 1973, and Mildred while attending NAFOW. For earlier arrival or later was instrumental in forming a group of citizens, mostly of (Continued on page 3) Welsh descent, who developed a plan to purchase the old Welsh Congregational Church Let's Electrify Scranton with with the purpose of turning it into a place to preserve the Welsh Pride (Continued on page 22) Mildred Jenkins Bangert By Beth Landmesser All that will change this year. I would like to personally Scranton, Penn., is known as invite all of you to Scranton to Ontario Welsh Festival The Electric City. join in the Festival of Wales. By Hefina Phillips Their soloist, Catrin Ann Why? Come to the Festival of The WNAA Board and the local Taylor, was an extraordinary Wales, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, and venue committee have been Photos by Meriel Simpson. 17-year old. Not only did she find out. working very hard to put togeth- possess a superb soprano voice, One of the things helping er a great Festival in the heart of Another successful Ontario she is a prize winning poet, a Scranton's image with the rest Northeastern Pennsylvania Welsh Festival is over! first class student, and will rep- of the country is a little TV (NEPA).At one time, NEPA Although there had been 12 resent the Urdd in show called "The Office," was home to the largest concen- months of intense preparations this Fall. which is set in Scranton. There tration of outside and worry, we were able to smile The choir members and the is a phrase from the show that of Wales. So, I am sure that a contentedly as we acknowl- friends who accompanied them says, "There ain't no party like a lot of you have ties to NEPA edged that the meetings, worry, were very sociable and partici- Scranton party." and we would love to welcome hundreds of e-mails and phone pated in the , and This is true. Scranton is host you "home" for the weekend. calls had all been worth it. they certainly enjoyed the to many ethnic parties during We have a great Opening Betty Cullingworth was an Afterglows! the year. It is the site of the Ceremony planned, then we will exceptional president and no “i” Marilyn was astonished at the third-largest St. Patrick's Day break for dinner and the week- was left undotted and no “t” singing during the Gymanfa, Parade in the country; it is host end will be kicked off with the uncrossed. That made for a commenting that she couldn’t of the Festival Italiano every fabulous . Dafydd flawless weekend. It also meant get over how well we knew the year; but it has never been host is celebrating his 50th year in that every Board member knew hymns and needed no books. to the biggest Welsh Party of what was expected of him/her Although during the past few the year – the Festival of Wales. (Continued on page 3) and we all pulled out the stops. years the afternoon Gymanfa This year’s Guest Choir was session has been much weaker Coˆr Cwmni Da from Pem- than the morning’s due to fewer brokeshire. Under the leader- attendees, this year’s after- Llwyd ap Iwan: Engineer, Explorer ship of Marilyn Lewis, this noon’s session was excellent, young choir was spectacular. And Patagonian Pioneer (Continued on page 2) By Marcelo Gavirati After completing his studies in Germany, Llwyd ap Iwan Llwyd ap Iwan was the eldest moved to the Colony in 1886, son of Michael D. Jones, a where he worked as an engineer Doctor in Theology and the for the railroad that was then principal ideologist and promot- being built to join the Lower er of Y Wladfa, the Welsh Valley of the with Colony in Patagonia. This Port Madryn on New Bay. Welsh patriot not only jeopar- The following year, he took dized the family assets for this part in the expedition to the cause, but also saw his two Andean area of Chubut, led by sons, Llwyd and Mihangel, A. P. Bell, manager of the leave Wales for Patagonia. The Central Railroad Company of fact that his sons took back the Chubut (CRCC). The goal of family’s original Welsh sur- this expedition was to evaluate name, ap Iwan — meaning son the possibility of a future exten- of John in Welsh — instead of sion of the rail line to that Jones, the English version that region, where the lands belong- their father used, is very much a ing to the Argentine Southern Myfanwy Bajaj (left) was this year’s recipient of the Ontario symbol of the nationalistic spirit Welsh Festival.Gold Award. She is seen receiving the Award prevalent in those years. Llwyd ap Iwan (Continued on page 12) from Betty Cullingworth, Festival outgoing president. Letters Tin Shed Experience Dear Editor, atre. Below is a letter they have & Y DRYCH on page 18, May-June 2012 issue] been sending out. They would was to research the Pennsylvania 28th National For two years I have been love to work with people who Guard Regiment that were billeted in the helping out a couple of guys in have some affiliation with the Laugharne area during the Second World War. I Laugharne with their non-profit poet or Laugharne and the sur- had hoped to visit their museum and create links organization, 'The Tin Shed'. rounding area. between 'The Shed' and the 28th. But, I was too The Tin Shed is a war museum One of my objectives when I ambitious and ran out of time and therefore, which also doubles as a perfor- came over to the US to cycle in nothing was done! mance area for bands and the- March [as reported in NINNAU If anyone has any information about that Regiment, please let me know. Thank you. How Was My Valley Andy Edwards Dear Editor: to know the name of that song, Penllew, In the film "How Green Was and where I could find an Pendine, My Valley," there is a scene at English translation, I would Carmarthen the explosion of the mine. appreciate that information. Wales When the miners are lifted up Thanks. [email protected] out of the mine on a platform, Ralph Gustafson there is a beautiful Welsh song 981 E. B-Mar Drive, Apt. 37 THE LETTER sung by a choir. If you happen Rensselaer, IN 47978 Tin Shed Experience (a quirky museum and arts venue), based in the township of Laugharne, What's Inside west Wales, are creating stylized photography Bookshelf . . . . . 16-17 Obituaries...... 25 and a series of life-size, high quality fiberglass figures of the characters from 'Under Milk Wood' Business ...... 7 Patagonia ...... 22 in celebration of the poet ' cente- Coming Events . . 28 Place-names . . . . 5 nary year in 2014. Andrew Isaacs and Matthew Hughes with the Croesair ...... 27 Round-Up . . . 18-21 Dylan lived the last 14 years of his life in the finished 'Captain Cat' figure. The entire ...... 11 Social Scene . . . 18-24 town of Laugharne and it's where he wrote many model-making process has been pho- of his great works. It is from Laugharne that tographed and can be viewed on the Project's Friends ...... 5 Sportscene Wales . . 8 Dylan embarked on his four sell-out tours of website. Gair o Gymru . . . 27 Wales Review . . . 14 America, ending with his death at St Vincent's We have Dylan Thomas' family's fully support- Genealogy . . . . . 4 Wales Today . . . . . 6 Hospital, New York, November 9, 1953, after earlier proclaiming, "I've had 18 straight ing us, including Dylan's granddaughter and fam- Humor ...... 5 Welsh Kitchen . . . . 5 whiskies…I think that's the record," at the ily spokesperson, Hannah Ellis. We are appealing Letters ...... 2 Welsh Home . . . 24 Horse Tavern, Greenwich Village. to the likes of , Patti Smith, Mick Lyn Gardiner . . . . 15 Welsh Lesson . . . . 26 The town of Laugharne is supposed to be the Jagger, David Bowie, Pierce Brosnan, and Jimmy inspiration of Dylan's most famous work "Under Carter, who are all massive fans of the poet and NAFOW ...... 1,3 Welsh Proverb . . . 11 Milk Wood," a radio play set in a small Welsh have visited Laugharne. NINNAU Citation . . 1 Y Drych . . . . . 9, 15-17 fishing village where an omniscient narrator We are aware that Dylan's granddaughter, who invites the audience to listen to the dreams and is the head of the Dylan Thomas Society, is innermost thoughts of the inhabitants. A film was working tirelessly at the moment to get the cente- ™ made of the play in 1970 starring Peter O'Toole, nary in the spotlight in the United States due to NINNAU the huge fan base the poet has over there. The The North American Welsh Newspaper® Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. We are appealing for celebrities, musicians, and tourism industry also Papur Bro Cymry Gogledd America™ have big plans to invest in the centenary celebrations. Incorporating Y Drych writers, and/or actors to get involved by provid- ing sketches or detailed descriptions of a charac- Our project was recently featured in Wales' Copyright 2012 NINNAU Publications, Inc. ISSN 0890-0485 ter from the play to which we at the Tin Shed national newspaper, "The ." could then model and produce. These figures More info on the project can be found at NINNAU means “us” or “we also” and is pronounced “nin-eye.” would then be dotted around the town in unusual www.dylanthomascentenaryproject.com. Answering the need for a stronger link between the many Welsh and fitting places for visitors to go find and Thank you for your help publicizing this effort, communities of North America. Y Drych means “the mirror.” enjoy. We would also like to tour the figures at Matthew Hughes Telephone: 908-766-4151 Fax: 908-221-0744 certain times of the year, around towns and cities Tin Shed Experience Email: [email protected] in Wales and exhibit them in galleries and exhi- Montague House bition spaces. Clifton Street NINNAU Publications, Inc We are very fortunate to have been involved in Laugharne set design and model making as part of various Dr. Arturo Roberts, Publisher & Executive Editor film, TV and theatre productions in the past and [email protected] Olga Williams, Managing Editor shall be creating these high quality figures. www.tinshedexperience.co.uk Mair Roberts Bonnin, Web Page Arthur I. Roberts, Systems Manager Ontario Welsh Festival Jane Pryddarch (1922-2003), Founding Editor (Continued from page 1) from his hip flask; “Tom Jones” hides in the attics of the Row Bob Roser, Historian wore a large curly wig; “Catrin Houses in his home village. The Martha Davies, Y Drych Historian thanks to the Finch” (official harpist to the story examines the relationships “friends” who lent such strength Prince of Wales) carried a large that develop between the soldier Columnists & Department Heads: harp made from cardboard; and the various neighbors. No- David Barry, Sportscene Wales; Kate Carrigan: Travel; Martin to the singing. And a special thanks to our organist, Alan “Santes Dwynwen” looked one gives him away. An excel- Clarke, In the Valley; Elizabeth DeCrane, Welsh Home; Mona Everett, exquisite with her floral head- lent, award-winning movie. Welsh Round Up; Lyn Gardiner (1922-2003), Welsh Memories; Thomas. Over the years, the Festival dress; the “sportsmen” were in This year’s Banquet was a William F. Griffiths, Historical Vignettes; Wendy Hughes, Welsh appropriate garb; and “singers” special event for Myfanwy Legends & Traditions; Lise Hull, Wales Review;, Come and has grown to consist of several events. Greeters in Welsh cos- looked as “mod” as possible. Bajaj. She was the recipient of Talk; Edward Morus Jones, Notes from Wales; Robert Jones, Wales Thank you so much, children. the 2012 Gold Award which is Photographs; Tom Jones, Birds of Wales; Prof. Dylan Jones-Evans, tume welcomed attendees as they arrived and the formal The audience loved you! presented annually to the person Business; Annie Lloyd, Genealogy; Joan Owen Mandry, Welsh A shortened poetry reading considered to have contributed Hymnwriters & Poets’ Corner; Janet Watkins Masoner, Feature events began on Friday evening with the annual Noson Lawen. led by Myfanwy Bajaj preceded the most to Welsh culture and Columnist; Louis Miller, Finding Wales in America; Prof. Hywel Wyn the Welsh movie “Cameleon,” traditions in Ontario. Jones, Place-names in Wales; Dave Parry, Interviews; Edward W. This year’s was emceed by both Myfanwy Bajaj and shown by Leah Darke and It was especially “special” for Reid, Caneuon Cymraeg Heddyw; Meira’r Tawelfor, Croesair; Donna Morris. The movie tells two reasons: a) her husband, , Wales Today; Cathrin Lloyd Williams, Gair o Gymru; Cerwyn Davies, who introduced members of his former churches the story of a young soldier dur- Ram, had been discharged from Jeremy Wood, News from the Andes. ing the Second World War who in Pembrokeshire. Saturday (Continued on page 21) Book Editor: Bob Roser. morning’s AGM discussed the absconds from the army and possibility of having one Book Reviewers: Marjorie Donchey, Hal Gale, John Good, Lise Hull, extended morning Gymanfa ses- Bill Reese, Bob Roser, Cindy Roser. sion instead of the usual two sessions. However the sugges- Advertising: voice: 908-766-4151; fax: 908-221-0744. tion was rejected and we will NINNAU (USPS 367-730) is published every two months.. continue with the two sessions. NINNAU Publications, 11 Post Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920- The AGM was immediately followed by Awr y Plant 2498 Periodicals Postage paid at Basking Ridge and at additional mail- (Children’s Hour) during which ing offices, telephone: 908-766-4151. 13 youngsters took part. In POSTMASTER: send address change to NINNAU, 11 Post Terr., addition to solo performances Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2498 or [email protected]. they again this year participated in Heroes and Heroines of Our Editorial Policy is intended to accomplish the following: Wales. Characters varied from Endeavor to maintain the North American Welsh informed the appropriately dressed pirate of local and general news and events of interest; Publicize Barti Ddu to contemporary individual contributions to community life; Provide a singer . forum for discussion and individual expression; Educate Thanks to all the parents and the Welsh people in their traditions; Serve as a link grandparents who “went the between North American Welsh people and organizations; extra mile” to ensure that the Serve as a link between the North American Welsh people children appeared “in charac- and Wales. ter”: “Richard Burton” swag- gered on stage sipping away Children performed in The Heroes and Heroines of Wales.

Page 2 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Festival Registrations Demand (Continued from page 1) 18507. Conference Center, the Festival Don't delay! Now is the time Headquarters Hotel, and the departure, the NAFOW rate can to make your SpringHill Suites Radisson Lackawanna Station be extended three days prior and reservation and secure the spe- Hotel, the overflow hotel, are three days following the cial NAFOW rate: now almost fully booked with Festival dates subject to avail- * Call Marriott's toll-free Call limited room availability only ability. Center at 1-888-287-9400; on some nights. NAFOW atten- SpringHill Suites provides * Provide hotel name/ loca- dees seeking room reservations courtesy shuttle service to and tion: "SpringHill Suites by at these hotels should check from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Marriott in Scranton/Wilkes- directly with the hotels as date International Airport. Call Barre, PA" changes or cancellations could ahead to the hotel (570-207- * Provide group block cause unpredictable, last-minute 1212) with your flight number name/dates: "2012 North availability. and arrival time, or call upon American Festival of Wales, * For Hilton Scranton & arrival to arrange airport shuttle August 30-September 3;" Conference Center: call 1-570- assistance. During Festival * Request reservations for the 343-3000 and provide the code dates, SpringHill Suites will dates of your stay and confirm "Wales" and NAFOW dates or assist NAFOW attendees with with a credit card or first night's use links online through shuttle to and from the Hilton deposit; www.nafow.org. Scranton, the Festival * Marriott's Call Center oper- * For Radisson Lackawanna Headquarters Hotel. For guests ates 24/7 for your convenience; Station Hotel: call 1-570-342- with personal vehicles, there is * Reservations will be taken 8300 and provide the code no for overnight parking until the NAFOW room block is "WNGGA" and NAFOW dates at SpringHill Suites. SpringHill filled but no later than August 8, or use the links online through Suites by Marriott is located at 2012; www.nafow.org. 19 Radcliffe Drive, Moosic, PA * Special requests available For additional assistance with directly with SpringHill Suites reservation availability and at 1-570-207-1212; options in Scranton, please call * Book online through links Dr. Megan Williams, Executive Let's Electrify Scranton to SpringHill Suites at Secretary, Welsh North (Continued from page 1) Hughes Jones of . helping to write a book about www.nafow.org. American Association Here is a bit of ancient history – his life. Due to early and high International Headquarters, at 1- the music business this year, Gareth was the conductor of the The seminars will include demand, NAFOW room blocks 607-279-7402. and we a thrilled that he has Caernarfon Male Choir at the talks on Welsh history in Penn.; at Hilton Scranton and chosen the Festival as the loca- "National" when it was held in Welsh/American suffragette; tion for his U.S. celebration. Baltimore in 1988. the Welsh Revival; tracing your Dafydd always puts on a great The tours for the weekend Welsh family history; Cinema show and he will be the emcee will showcase Scranton's histo- Wales; Welsh Folk Dancing; for Open Mic Night and will be ry, concentrating on its Welsh help learning the hymns for the doing a Pub Night as well. connections. We have a tour of Gymanfa; and of course, a Our entertainer for the the Anthracite Museum and a class. Banquet is Iris Williams. Iris deep coal mine tour. The We will also have a wonder- was born in Wales and now Museum has many interesting ful program for kids with a pup- lives in New York. She is a things showing the mining his- pet show, games, face painting wonderful performer and I tory, but also has exhibits on the and other activities. The kids know she will be well received silk business in the area. Often will have the opportunity to by our participants. Some of the wives and daughters of the make their own puppets and you may have watched her story miners worked in the silk facto- take part in the puppet show. during Cinema Wales last year ries to help with the family budget. So, bring your children and in Cleveland. Our second tour will be on a grandchildren for a fun week- The Grand Concert will be Steamtown train and a visit to end of learning a little about held in the Elm Park United the museum. This is a National their Welsh heritage. Methodist Church (across the Historic Site. There will be a I hope that this overview has street from headquarters hotel), ride on a steam train and then peaked your interest. You can and the choir is Cor Godre'r there is also a tour of the get all the information and find Garth. They are a wonderful Trolley Museum and a ride on a the registration forms on our mixed choir from the Trolley. This is where you will web site: www.nafow.org. area. They are conducted by find out why Scranton is called On behalf of the Local Venue Eilir Owen Griffiths. I am sure the Electric City. Committee, I would like to you remember Eilir – he direct- Our third tour will be to invite all of you to join us in ed CF1 in Chicago and he was Danville, Penn., on Monday. Scranton on Labor Day week- the Gymanfa conductor in Danville was home to Joseph end for a fabulous Welsh Party. Pittsburgh. The choir is looking Parry for many years. The tour Let's show the Scranton folks forward to their trip to the US will include stops at places how to really party. See you and is very excited about per- where he lived and worked, and Aug. 30! forming at the Festival. a stop at the church where he The Gymanfa sessions will played and a concert on the also be held at the Elm Park organ that he played. Church. It is a beautiful church This tour will be guided by with seating for 1,700 and a fab- Fiona Powell. Fiona is an expert ulous pipe organ. on Joseph Parry and has given Our conductor will be Gareth many talks about him as well as

Announcing the NINNAU & Y DRYCH Annual Brecwast Calling all NINNAU & Y DRYCH correspondents, contributors and columnists: We hope you’ll join us for breakfast at the 2012 North American Festival of Wales (National Gymanfa Ganu) in Scranton, Pennsylvania. If you’d like to attend, you must have a confirmed reservation Send us a card to our postal address or an e-mail to [email protected] or call 908-766-4151

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Discovering My Patagonian Family By David Owen introduced me to the book enti- that Ilma was in her 70’s and tled “The Welsh Patagonians, had a lifelong disability that I always knew there was a the Australian Connection.” meant she was now virtually Patagonian “connection” to our This included a chapter and housebound. However, she also family. My dad told me when I photograph of the family of said that Ilma is very indepen- was young. I knew hardly Tom and Catherine Owen who, dent, had a lively mind and anything about the extent of this according to the book, went to spoke three languages, includ- connection, however, and did Patagonia in 1886, only to ing English. Consequently, off very little to find out more return to Wales 20 years later went another “you don’t know during my working life. There before going on to Australia. me but….” letter. was one photograph of a young Tom Owen was the younger Ilma’s reply a few weeks later man who we thought looked brother of my great grandfather, confirmed that she is indeed the vaguely South American but no John Owens. They did leave great granddaughter of Tom and one had a name for him. Nor behind in Patagonia however Catherine Owen and the grand- did we have any knowledge of two daughters, Harriet and daughter of “Nain Harriet”. any living relatives. Maria, who had married What I didn’t know at the time My name is Dave Owens and Welshmen over there. Here at was that a couple from Ynys I grew up in , a mainly last was some tangible informa- Mon, John and Margaret Parry, non-Welsh speaking town in tion about our Patagonian fami- who live five miles away from North East Wales. My dad’s ly. Whether the family name our house, were visiting friends family came originally from was Owen or Owens is still a in Gaiman including Luned Abergele and nearby surround- matter of conjecture. It was cer- Gonzales. Luned showed them a ing villages. My nain and taid tainly Owens in Wales by 1915, copy of my letter and, even moved to Wrexham, probably and the discrepancy is likely to though they didn’t know us at for economic reasons, just be the result of a clerical error that time, kindly visited Ilma before my dad was born. This in the 19th century or earlier. on our behalf. They took pho- rather detached us from other Even today, I frequently have to tographs and contacted me on mainly Welsh speaking Owens remind officials and businesses their return. I noted that they Need Help to Identify family members who remained that there is actually a letter “s” had a copy of my original letter in Abergele. My working life on the end of my surname. to Ilma. It was in Welsh. My was spent in Manchester, At this stage, neither Ann nor letter to Ilma was in English! Relatives in the West , where my Welshness I had any more detail of the By this time, me, my wife was somewhat “stretched” but Patagonian connection. She did, Jo, her sister Jacqui, and broth- Dear Editor. Their surname was Parry and maintained by fairly frequent however, have a contact, a er-in-law Mike, had decided to I am attaching two pictures of they were from Capel Uchaf visits back home for family and retired postman who lived in travel around the world. This members of my family taken Clynnog. I have a about 20 pic- recreational reasons. Bala, , called was really to celebrate the fact one by the Elite Studio, 818 tures taken by these two studios, When my wife Jo and I Arthur Jones. Ann’s research that the four of us were now Riverside Ave, Spokane, but none have names. Would retired, we decided to live in suggested that Mr. Jones could retired. We included Patagonia Washington and the other by S. any of your readers be able to Wales and moved to Ynys Mon be helpful in tracing Patagonian in our itinerary. L. Houck, Wilbur, Washington. help identify them? (), an area with a very family connections. In February 2010, we arrived Members of my mother's family strong Welsh identity. This also And so he proved when I e- in Gaiman. We were booked in emigrated from Wales to the US Gyda Diolch ymlaen llaw. meant more frequent visits to mailed him. He suggested I con- at the Plas y Coed (Bed and towards the beginning of the Nan Hughes my Auntie Gladys who is 99 tact Luned Gonzalez in Gaiman, Breakfast and Welsh tea-room) 1900th or the end of the 1800th. [email protected] years old and lives in Abergele. , who had many for just three nights because we When I mentioned my newly contacts amongst the present had just two people to visit: found desire to find out more day descendants of Welsh Ilma, my one known living rela- about the family to her, she sug- immigrants. Luned’s name was tive, and Luned Gonzales, in gested I contact Ann Jefferson already familiar to me through effect to thank her for her help. who lives in the Manchester reading an autobiography of the Ilma gave me a considerable area and who she knew had Welsh artist Kyffyn Williams. insight into the extent of already undertaken some Luned and her sister, Tegai Harriet’s descendants and research. Ann and I are related Roberts, helped him find his Luned, with the help of a tele- at great grandfather level. way around when he spent some phone conversation to a friend Consequently, I wrote the first time with the Welsh community in Dolavon, did the same in of a number of letters headed in Patagonia some 40 years earlier. respect of Maria’s descendants. “you don’t know me but I I e-mailed Luned and asked if Harriet and Maria had 17 believe we are related.” she had knowledge of any living children between them and I subsequently met Ann, who descendants of Harriet and so the sheer size of the Owen had indeed produced a detailed Maria Owen. Her reply referred “dynasty” became apparent. family tree that already included me to Ilma Hughes, a grand- Several got in touch by phone me and my family. She also daughter of Harriet. She told me whilst we were at Ilma’s house and others came in person, notably the Bonavias (Nelly, Mariel and Paloma) from Bryn Gwyn, who invited us to their house the following day. This in itself was the start of an endur- ing friendship. Another visitor was Alberto (Beto) Roberts from Sierra Grande who travelled three hours by bus just to meet us. Three days, two asados and two Welsh teas later, we left Gaiman with a list of relatives (Cymdeithas Olrhain Achau Cymry America) as yet unvisited and a feeling Formed in 1990 in the United States that we had to come back. to serve as a common link Two years later, in February for Welsh genealogical researchers 2012, Jo and I did return, this in the US or anywhere throughout the Welsh world. time for much longer. Ilma and Nelly had heavily advertised Member: Federation of Genealogical Societies our visit and the invitations and visitors we received were over- For information: whelming. Lots of generous send S.A.S.E. to WAGS people who we hadn’t previous- c/o 60 Norton Avenue ly met showering us with kind- the great experiences of my life hopefully, accompanied by one ness, asados, and Welsh teas. or more of the Australian Poultney, VT 05764-1011 USA and a part of me will always be There are Bonavias, Roberts’ in Patagonia. My wife also was branch of the family. Therein E:mail: [email protected] Pughs and Arnolds, (alas no truly made to feel like one of lies another story! Owens’!) Now we have first- the family. We will return, For a sample newsletter: hand experience of what it’s please include $2.00 (US) check payable to WAGS like for a Welshman to have an as well as a #10 self-addressed envelope with $.58 US postage extended family in Patagonia. or appropriate International Reply Coupons (IRC). The hospitality we received in NINNAU & Y DRYCH Dolavon, Gaiman, Bryn Gwyn, You'll find us on the web at: , Rawson, Playa Union, United to serve you better http://www.rootsweb.com/~vtwags/ Sierra Grande, and subsequently Buenos Aires, has been one of Page 4 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Smile, You're Welsh By Billy Williams ice cream with strawberries." And John replied: "Miles Friends of "And put some whipped from ." I'm fast approaching 80 and cream on top. Now write that *** am in that period when memory down. I know you'll forget." Four-year-old Reese had just NINNAU & Y DRYCH needs a guiding hand. And that Showing some irritation, the finished an hour-long session in thought leads to a story of a old man says: "For goodness Sunday School when the vicar At the time of the merger between NINNAU and Y Drych a Pontypool couple in their 90's, sake, I can remember a bowl of stopped by and asked the little Merger Fund was set up to help finance the operation. The both of whom are told by their ice cream with strawberries and boy if he could recite the Lord's continuous stream of contributions received tells us that the doctor that they should write whipped cream." Prayer. merger was extremely well received, as do the many letters things down to help them He toddles into the kitchen. Reese gave it his best shot, expressing support and approval. We no longer solicit these remember. Twenty minutes later, he returns smiling at the vicar and starting: contributions, as the merger processed has been completed, One night, the old man gets to the living room and hands his "Our Father, who does art in but we do accept contributions from Friends who wish to help up from his living room chair wife a plate of bacon and eggs. Heaven, Harold is his name." the publication. This support is most welcome, and to recog- and says to his wife: "Want any- She stares at the plate for a *** nize it we publish the names of our Friends each time they thing while I'm in the kitchen?" moment and says: "Where's my A thought to ponder: To steal extend support.Below is a list of the most recent contributors. "Will you get me a bowl of toast?" ideas from one person is plagiarism; To them, we express our gratitude. ice cream?" *** to steal from many is research. "Sure." Up near Bethesda in North Do your best research and Diolch o galon. "Don't you think you should Wales, Glyn and John were send me a story or two, along write it down?" reading head stones at an old with your name and location, Albrecht, Lillian Owen; La Habra, CA "No, I will remember it." rural cemetery. for publication in this Bare, Norma; Nevada City, CA "Well, I'd like some strawber- "Good heavens," John space. You can reach me at Barr, Culver K.; Hamlin, NY ries on top too. Why not write exclaimed, "here's a bloke who [email protected] or at Batsford Jr., Howard E.; Baldwin, NY that down so you don't forget!" died at the age of 172." 100 Fairway Drive, Camp Hill, Campbell, Audrey Jones; Waverly, MO "I can remember – a bowl of Glyn asked: "What's his name?" PA 17011-2066. Davies, Dr. Bruce D.; Chesterfield, VA Davies, Mr/Mrs J. Alistair; Mold, Wales The Latest Welsh Invasion: Cheese Davies, Myfanwy; Ottawa, Ont. By James and (4 Tablespoons for the sauce macaroni. Sir well. Do not boil Davies, W. B.; Fairhope, AL Suzanne Hayden Liekar and 4 Tablespoons for the the macaroni. Davis, Jack; Friendsville, PA breadcrumbs or enough butter Melt butter in skillet over low Davis, Thomas; Monroe Twp., PA The latest Welsh export to the needed to brown the bread- heat. Add breadcrumbs to butter Evans, Earl W.; Hemet, CA United States is CHEESE. We crumbs) and brown. Spread over maca- Evans, Dr. Ieuan; Spruce Grove, AB will be sharing a number of 3 cups of milk (we used roni and cheese to cover. Eynon, David Lewis; Bryn Mawr, PA recipes using Welsh cheeses. organic 2% to cut down on the Sprinkle with a little paprika The first is a Collier's Mac and fat content) (optional). Fritz, Alice; Leesburg, VA Cheese recipe. We would call 1 lb. macaroni Bake for 30 minutes. Frommelt, Jan Parry; Western Springs, IL this a mild Welsh cheddar and 1 cup of breadcrumbs For more information on Griffiths, Lloyd P.; Brackney, PA therefore a mild Mac and Preheat oven to 350° F. In a Collier's Welsh cheddar visit Harris, Dr/Mrs David J.; London, Ont. Cheese (as opposed to a really saucepan melt butter (4 www.collierscheese.com. Haschert, E. S.; Bristol, PA sharp cheddar). Collier's calls it Tablespoons) over medium Collier's Welsh Cheddar was Hughes, Gwyn & Eirwen, Anaheim, CA a "powerful Welsh cheddar." heat. Stir in enough flour to purchased at Mc Ginnis Sisters Hughes, Mr/Mrs K. A.; Richmond Hill, Ont. This recipe is for a white Mac make a roux. Add milk to the Market in Seven Fields (Mars), and Cheese. roux slowly, stirring constantly. PA. Jim Mc Ginnis is a past Hughes, Loren; , NY 2 cups Collier's Cheddar, Stir in Collier's and Parmigiano president of the St. David's Hughes, M. Donald; Sarasota, FL shredded Reggiano cheeses a little at a Society of Pittsburgh. For more Jones, Dr. Keith Davies; Winnipeg, MB 2 cups of Parmigiano time. Cook over low heat until information: www.mcginnis- Jones, Melvyn; Saint Paul, MN Reggiano cheese (we used fresh cheese is melted and sauce is a sisters.com, (724) 779-1212, Jones, Norman A.; Brooklyn, NY finely grated, it melts faster) little thick. 700 Adams Shoppes, Mars, PA Jones, Reggie; Carmel Valley, CA Flour Put macaroni in a large casse- 16046. They have three stores 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter role dish and pour sauce over in the Pittsburgh area. Jones, Rev. Robert A.; Irvington, NY Jones, Roy G.; Westwood, NJ Place-names in Wales Kennedy, Colleen; New York, NY Kindred, Ann; Mission Hills, KS Lloyd, Rebecca A.; San Diego, CA Denbigh, Dinbych Lloyd-Jones, Richard; Iowa City, IA By Prof. Hywel Wyn Owen inal little fort was built by itself has long since disappeared Mitchell, Cheryl T.; Hyattsville, MD Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, c.1230, from the English language. We Morris, Scott; Clinton, TN The element din means “fort,” on land granted to his daughter, think of “bough” and “cough,” Olds, Carla; Traverse City, MI “a fortified settlement,” “defen- Gwenllian. The mound-castle which retain the spelling but not Owen, Jack; Allison Park, PA sive hill,” or “stronghold,” and was actually known for a long the sound of -ch-, and Welsh Phillips, Gwyn; Los Angeles, CA appears in several Celtic lan- time as Llys Gwenllian, or name Fychan, “small,” which Rees, Iris; Weirton, WV guages in various guises such as “Gwenllian”s court,” and the became Vaughan. dun-, don- and tin-. In Ireland, farm there is still known as The third feature is a compar- Richards, Dale P.; Verona, PA we have Dundonald and Llys. ison with Pembrokeshire’s Richards, Elizabeth M.; Victoria, BC Dungannon; in Ulster, Donegal In 1283, in order to establish Dinbych-y-pysgod/Tenby. Here, Roberts, B. Rhys; Porthcawl, Wales and Downpatrick; in , a strong English fortification as the “little fort” is on the head- , Thomas E.; Albuquerque, NM Dunbar and Dundee. In Corn- part of his attempt to subjugate land. (Pysgod, “fish,” refers to Sacco, Tegwen N.; Smithfield, OH wall, there is Tintagel which is this part of north-east Wales, the town’s importance as a fish- Stroud, Esther; Atlanta, GA rather like Tintern in Mon- Edward I ordered the building ing port.) But in the case of the Sullivan, Joy; Newton, NJ mouthshire . On the of his own large new castle and English version Tenby, the Continent it appears in Leyden. associated town of modern name has gone a stage further Thomas, Margaret; Jackson, AL It’s also worth noting that din Denbigh three-quarters-of-a- by spelling what would be Thomas, Dr. William B.; Gallipolis, OH is related to Old English tun, mile north of Llys Gwenllian. Tenbigh as Tenby, probably Watkins, Mr/Mrs Torry D.; Hightstown, NJ which gives us modern English The old mound-castle came to under the influence of the Williams, Gwilym H.; Palatine, WI town. But most revealingly, din be known as Hen Ddinbych, Scandivian “-by” found in Williams, Jack; La Canada, CA is related ultimately to modern “old Denbigh.” place-names in Pembrokeshire Williams, Samkuel D.; Oakland, CA German Zaun, or “hedge.” There are several interesting and extensively in England. What’s the connection features about the name. One is between hedge and fort? It’s the fact that the name was shift- clearly the idea of enclosure. ed from the original site to the You defined the boundaries of new castle. 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July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 5 : Why Isn't Wales Part of the World? By Dafydd Wigley famous Welsh Olympians have will be heard as the Union Flag the physical infrastructure in Referendum in October 2014. won gold medals. In the 1952 is hoisted. For the purposes of east London. These include not There will be the mother and Anyone who pretends that the Helsinki Olympics, Welsh horse the Olympic Games, Wales as a only sporting facilities; but also the father of all dog fights to Olympic Games aren't a politi- rider Harry Llewellyn won country doesn't exist. road and rail upgrading and win the hearts and minds of the cal event must be living on Britain's only gold medal. Despite such a churlish atti- other investment which will Scottish people – by the union- another planet! There has been a Another Welsh equestrian com- tude by the UK Government, benefit those communities for ist camp, encouraging them to steady build up to the London petitor, Richard Mead, won the good people of Wales cheer years to come. vote "No;" and by the 2012 Olympics, orchestrated by gold in Mexico City, 1968, and their sporting heroes on the Nationalist camp encouraging a the UK Government. As with Munich in 1972. Our most Olympic stage. The Welsh peo- Status symbol "Yes" vote. What is now hap- everything organised by memorable Olympic triumph ple turned out in thousands to pening with the Olympic Games London, Wales has been on the was long-jumper Lyn Davies' view the Olympic torch – car- Furthermore, the marketing represents the first skirmishes in margins. gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo ried by "community heroes" approach for the Games has that battle. Yet the Olympic Games Games. around Wales. They would, been geared to promoting To the extent that it becomes means a lot to sports fans in The Olympic Games enables however, be even more enthusi- London as a tourist destination. a fight between "Britishness" Wales; also to Welsh taxpayers a country's youth to identify astic if Wales had its own It is London's economy that will and "Scottishness," it can be who will shoulder a share of the with their sporting heroes. That national presence in the benefit from the investment, and encapsulated by the battle escalating cost of Olympic fren- brings two benefits: firstly, Olympic Games. the taxpayers of Wales will pay. between the Union Flag and the zy. encouraging them to endeavour, In 2014, the Commonwealth The last time the Olympic Scottish Saltire flag. Allowing Wales doesn't have its own in their favorite sport and there- Games will be held in Scotland. Games were in London was in Scotland (as Wales and national team in the Olympic by improve their physical fit- Both Wales and Scotland will 1948, three years after the end ) to participate Games, which is strange. When ness. Secondly, as their national then be recognised as nations in of World War II. The word only under the British flag the modern Olympics were heroes achieve acclamation their own right. Shortly after- "austerity" is bandied around a encapsulates this argument. established in the 1890s, Wales from their fellow countrymen, wards, in October 2014, lot in these days of financial So, in addition to all the inter- was emerging as a nation in its they too will aspire to contribute Scotland will vote in its inde- constraints. It was the 1948 national propaganda aimed at own right in most sports. We to their nation's success. This pendence referendum. If it votes Olympics that were genuinely attracting tourists to London to have our international soccer creates the bonding, so vital to "Yes", Scotland will be inde- the "austerity" Olympics with see the Games, there is also an team (which recently played any national community. pendent by 2016 – in time for London half flattened by internal propaganda dimension Mexico in New York). Our When Wales has its own the next Olympic Games. German bombs. Food, clothing in the way the Olympics are national rugby team is amongst team, so many more of Welsh and petrol (gas) were then still being manipulated. the best in the world. athletes can participate. Wales Extravagance rationed and the country over its There is nothing new in gov- We are recognized as a nation had 175 athletes in the Delhi head and shoulders in debt. It ernments using the Olympic in some international athletics of 2010, The symbolic question of was truly amazing that there Games for political purposes. A competitions. Every four years, and won 19 medals. anthems and flags is only part could still be a much acclaimed generation ago there were boy- the Commonwealth Games Many small countries make of the story. The Olympic Olympic Games held in London cotts by the United States and brings together athletes from 71 an impact on the Olympic Games was awarded, quite cor- at that time. Soviet Russia overshadowing competing members of the Games: New Zealand had 182 rectly, to a city, not to a coun- By now the Olympic Games the Olympics in Moscow (1980) British Commonwealth. competitors in the 2008 try. It was awarded to London. has become a status symbol for and Los Angeles (1984). China National teams from Wales, Olympics, winning nine medals. However the cost of holding the host nation, each one wanti- saw its Olympic Games as an Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Latvia had 50 competitors; these Games isn't shouldered ng to outdo the previous Games opportunity to project their eco- England participate. Slovenia with 62; and Wales – just by the citizens of London. in terms of creating an extrava- nomic advancement; critics of But in the Olympics, Welsh just a dozen. The staggering £12bn ($19bn) ganza. Everyone hopes – as China used the Olympic Games athletes compete as part of the has been described by the with every Olympic Games – to highlight the restrictions on Great Britain team, which is Wales obliterated Queen's daughter, Princess that it will leave a legacy which personal and political freedoms dominated by England. That Anne, herself a former Olympic justifies the expenditure. If in that country. I suppose this is isn't a "wicked conspiracy!" It is People in both Wales and equestrian competitor, as seem- indeed it leads to young people inevitable. It is better that politi- the statistical reality when Scotland feel strongly that the ing to be "an extravagance." in Wales taking up sport and cal arguments are resolved in England constitutes 80 percent UK's constituent nations are The bulk of this expenditure living a physically active life, sporting conflicts rather than of Britain's population. being air-brushed out of the is borne by the UK Treasury, then it may be a good invest- recourse to the battlefields. In the Beijing Olympic Olympic picture. This was man- and partly funded by taxpayers ment. But one suspects that the All this seems very far Games of 2008, Wales had just ifest when the Olympic torch in Wales, Scotland, and North- cash would be better spent on removed from the original 12 of Britain's 311 competitors. paraded around Wales in May: ern Ireland, who will get community sporting facilities Olympic ideal. One can only The Welsh participants did well, the flags issued for the crowds minimal direct benefit from the and trainers, rather than on fire- hope that the young people of bringing home five medals, to wave were the Union flag, holding of the Games in London. works. Wales will remember the 2012 including three gold medals – not the Welsh . Some Olympic competitions Wales, of course, could not Olympics for sporting excel- won by Nicole Cooke (Road- That is particularly galling in will be located outside London expect to host the Olympic lence which inspired them to cycling), Wales. The Union Flag, familiar for practical reasons. Sailing Games in its own right because participate in sport themselves, (Team pursuit cycling) and Tom to all readers, is made up of events need good sailing water. it is not recognised as a country; rather than for the tarnished James (Rowing). three separate crosses, those of One of the best sailing areas in and could not afford to do so. memory of political machina- In the 2008 paralympics, St George (England), St Patrick Europe lies along the North However, Wales was able to tions. Wales did even better, with the (Ireland) superimposed upon the Wales coast around . host the Commonwealth Games One also hopes that the 31 competitors winning no white diagonal cross on a blue Yet the sailing competitions in Cardiff in 1958 and may bid London Olympic Games don't fewer than 14 medals. background, the banner of St were allocated to southern for them again at some future trigger revolutionaries from Wales will probably have 15 Andrew (Scotland). The cross England. date. I wonder whether or not other parts of the world who competitors in the 2012 British of St David – the yellow cross Even more blatant is the loca- London would be prepared to may see them as a platform to Olympic squad. Our best medal on a black background – is tion chosen for the "mountain bear its share of the cost of project more extreme political hopes are Dai Greene (400 nowhere to be seen; nor is "Y biking" competition. An excel- doing so? beliefs through mindless acts of metre hurdles) and Geraint Ddraig Goch" (the lent, natural mountain bike track Taken together with the violence, as we witnessed with Thomas (cycling). Dragon). already exists in the hill country Jubilee celebrations of Queen the Palestine-related Black If Welsh or Scottish competi- outside in South West Elizabeth II, with all its Union September atrocities in Munich Welsh Gold tors win gold medals it will be Wales. Rather than come to Flag waving, undertones of in 1972. the English national anthem Wales, the Olympic authorities political manipulation by the Whatever our differences Over the years, several "God save the Queen" which decided to build their own UK Government are being sus- within the countries of Britain, mountain in lowland Essex, in pected. This is probably not we can all unite in hoping that eastern England! aimed so much at Wales, but the 2012 London Olympics Much of the money spent on rather at Scotland, as it moves won't be remembered for all the NINNAU & Y DRYCH the Games will go on improving towards the Independence wrong reasons. The North American Welsh Newspaper® New Firms Can Help

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Page 6 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 New Firms Can Help the UK and the US Economies By Prof. Dylan Jones-Evans ble of being commercialised, any long-term investments in more bold entrepreneurs who start-ups should be free from Last month, during an eight can launch and build new twen- capital gains to differentiate it day visit to the United States, I ty-first-century companies, from other forms of personal paid a visit to the Ewing Marion fewer roadblocks to the launch investments. It also suggests, to Kauffman Foundation in Kansas and growth of these new enter- deal with the cashflow difficul- City, Missouri. prises, and low-cost capital ties that many new firms face in Established in the 1960s by a available to finance them. their earlier years, that they local entrepreneur, it is now one However, there seems to be should be excluded from corpo- of the thirty largest foundations little impetus to support more rate tax in the first year of tax- in the USA with an asset base of new firms within the USA, able profits, with a 50 per cent around $2billion. More rele- despite the evidence on their reduction in the next two years. vantly, it focuses its activities role in the economy. For exam- Finally, there is a recognition on specifically advancing entre- ple, nearly all of the new jobs that many new firms are faced preneurship and improving the created in the US economy have with a disproportionate amount education of children and youth. come from businesses that are of regulatory burden. The Act In terms of the former, the less than five years old. More therefore proposes that such Foundation works with leading importantly, a disproportionate barriers to the formation and educators, researchers and other number of innovations during growth of new firms can be partners to further understand- the last decade have been com- reduced ensuring that all busi- ing of the powerful economic mercialised by new firms. This ness regulation lapses automati- impact of entrepreneurship and policy vacuum by the political cally after ten years unless it is Dr. Keith Davies Jones to improve the environment leaders of America has led to reproposed and implemented. In in which entrepreneurs start the Kauffman Foundation addition, common sense and and grow businesses. It also proposing a "Startup Act" to cost-effective standards for reg- Welsh Medical Society develops programmes to train jump-start the U.S. economy ulations should be introduced, the nation's next generation and increase job creation by and a regular assessment made of business leaders through accelerating the growth of new of state and local startup poli- Y Gymdeithas Feddygol enhancing entrepreneurial and young businesses. cies. By Keith Davies Jones exception was in 1981, at skills and abilities. Some of the changes in While the Kauffman Found- Eisteddfod Maldwyn, when Dr. Needless to say, the meetings government policy proposed by ation was putting forward its The Welsh Medical Society Donald Williams, a Swansea we had with their research, poli- this act include welcoming proposals to American legisla- was founded at a meeting held psychiatrist, spoke about the cy and training divisions were immigrants capable of building tors, the UK Government was in Swansea on April 20, 1975. societal and medical problems extremely useful and whilst high-growth companies to the being urged to also encourage The intention was to hold a caused by alcohol. Kauffman does focus its efforts United States by providing greater entrepreneurial activity twice-yearly conference at On a personal note, I joined solely within the United States, "Entrepreneurs' visas" and green as Lord Young of Graffham, the which medical papers would be the Society in 1977 and attend- it welcomed the opportunity to cards for those with degrees in former enterprise minister in the delivered through the medium ed my first cynhadledd at work with a small nation such science, technology, engineer- Conservative governments of of the Welsh language, thereby in October that year. as Wales in the future. ing and mathematics. This is the 1980s, published his review encouraging the introduction In October 1980, at Llechryd, However, it is not only plain common sense, given that of entrepreneurship in the UK. and dissemination of new Ceredigion, I presented a paper Wales that can learn from the research has shown that non- His report, "Make Business Welsh medical terminology. Its titled "Gwaith yr Adran Kauffman Foundation and its Americans have founded over Your Business: supporting the first President was Dr Emyr Radiotherapi – Work of the focus on delivering a more half of the new firms in Silicon start-up and development of Wyn Jones, OBE; a Radiotherapy Department," and entrepreneurial economy should Valley and that a disproportion- small business" is not as com- cardiologist. this subsequently appeared in strike a chord with politicians ate number of the 500 largest prehensive as Bolton's massive The first conference (cyn- Cennad : Cyfrol 3, Rhif 1, and policymakers in the UK U.S. public companies were tome from forty years ago. hadledd) was held in Gwanwyn 1982, tt 35 – 43. Government. Certainly, with the created by immigrants or the Nevertheless, in examining in November 1975. The speak- At that time I was working in economy still stuttering, it is children of immigrant founders. whether the right conditions and ers were Mr. Gwilym Griffith the Radiotherapy Department in clear that government can, and The Act also recognises that support are in place to enable (Newport), who presented a . My last cynhadledd must, play a bigger role in stim- new, growing firms often the current and next generation paper on thyroid surgery; Dr. was at Cricieth in October 1985, ulating entrepreneurial activity require outside capital, in the of entrepreneurs to build and John Cule, (Carmarthen), a when topics included ortho- to create wealth and jobs. form of both equity and debt. sustain successful businesses, it well-known medical historian, paedic problems in infancy, and In particular, there needs to This is especially true for firms does propose a number of useful who spoke about the celebrated liver transplantation. This be more high growth sustain- in capital-intensive businesses policy interventions that could Dr. William Price, Llantrisant, a would be the last time I would able businesses created within in fast growing knowledge- increase the rate of entrepre- practising Druid and the pioneer see many old friends. The fol- the economy. To achieve this based sectors such as alternative neurial activity in the UK. of cremation in the UK; Dr. J H lowing year, we moved to goal, there needs to be a contin- or aspects of life sci- Thomas (), whose sub- Winnipeg. uous stream of new ideas capa- ences. It therefore proposes that (Continued on page 6) ject was iron metabolism; and In 1986, the Society collabo- Mr. Geraint Lewis, who spoke rated with the University of about his experience as a sur- Wales in publishing a dictionary geon in Nigeria. of Welsh-language medical ter- In subsequent years, the minology, Termau Meddygol Society held two meetings (Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru, annually at which presentations 1986), which includes terms on a wide variety of medical such as "diwaededd y gallon" topics were delivered through (cardiac ischaemia) and "am- the medium of Welsh. Through newid cymal" (joint replace- these papers, a new and wide- ment). The Society had by then ranging Welsh-language termi- achieved its objectives of nology was introduced. encouraging and facilitating a From 1980 onwards, papers learned scientific discourse on were subsequently published in medical matters through the the Society's Journal, "Cennad," medium of the Welsh language, which was published twice a and standardizing its terminology. year until 1988, then annually The Society, for some reason, from 1991 to 2001. Its first edi- became dormant from 2001 to tor was Dr. Ieuan Wyn Parri of 2006. In October that year a . Altogether, successful meeting was held in 20 volumes of the Journal, com- Cardiff. This included papers on prising 27 issues, were pub- epilepsy by Dr. Gareth lished between 1980 and 2001. Llewelyn and Adult Respiratory A Newsletter was produced Distress Syndrome by Dr. twice yearly till #54 in February Dafydd Parri. 2000. Publication of the newsletter An annual Society Lecture resumed at that time, and its was established at the National current editors are Dr. Tom Eisteddfod held in Swansea in Davies, a Swansea psychiatrist 1976, when both Chair and who has been a stalwart of the Crown were won by Alan Society from the beginning, and Llwyd. The inaugural lecture Dr. Gerry Coles, a nephrologist was given by Dr. John Davies, in Cardiff. The current issue of the Department of Welsh (#18, Spring 2012) includes a History at the University of fine poem written in honor of Wales, . His sub- the Society by Alan Llwyd. The ject was, "David Lloyd George next "Cynhadledd" will be held and the National Insurance Act in Liverpool in October 2012. of 1911." Lloyd George was The Society's website is found Chancellor of the Exchequer in at http://www.ygf.swan.ac.uk/ the Liberal government of Dr. Arturo Roberts is also a Herbert Asquith which intro- member of Y Gymdeithas duced unemployment and sick- Feddygol. It would be interest- ness benefits for the first time. ing to know if there are any The majority of these lectures other members residing west of were on non-medical topics; the the Scilly Isles.

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 7 Sportscene Wales By David Barry debts, invest in new players and the season with a marked Soccer possible increase the capacity of improvement in results and the stadium. some outstanding displays of Wales lose in New York attacking rugby. In the playoffs the completely out- New manager Chris Cole- Rugby played Munster to win 45-10 at man's first game saw Wales lose the . 2-0 to Mexico in a friendly Wales head to Australia Away to newly crowned match played at the New York European champs Leinster in Giants stadium. It was a lack- With three tests on their four- Dublin, the Ospreys again dis- lustre performance by an under match Australian tour, the played a tenacious defence and strength Wales team. Wales management took the an ability to take their chances in attack to claim a famous final very unusual step of sending Former Swans coach Rogers now at Liverpool. what appeared to be their team victory 30-31. Typically, Shane Swans lose manager to son when a number of new informed by the English RFU Liverpool for the first Test against the Williams, in his last game for Wallabies down under early the region, scampered over for faces will feature in the squad. that they were illegible for two corner tries and Notable too is the decision to promotion to the English The successful Swansea City whilst a largely reserve side faced the Barbarians in Cardiff. landed a touchline conversion to return to the Arms Park for Premiership because they do not team ended their first Premier- secure the trophy. home games as the Cardiff City meet certain specified off ship season with a comfortable With coach being out of action due to a However, off the field the Stadium ground share arrange- and ground criteria. The Welsh mid table position. However, Ospreys face possible legal ments proved unpopular with plan to mount a legal challenge the quality of the team's play freak accident at home in New Zealand – he broke both heels action due to unpaid tax bills. the home fans. to enable them to break in to the saw manager Brendan Rogers English top flight elite league. lured away to the famous in a fall whilst cleaning win- Liverpool Club. The loss of dows! – Rob Howley was given Rogers saw the Swans receive a charge of the tour party. WRU Competition compensation fee of about $6 Winners million for releasing him from Wales 30 – Barbarians 21 his contract. The Swans have Pontypridd won the 2011- sought to recruit a new high A 50,000crowd saw Wales 2012 Premiership League title. profile manager but as yet no score two late second half tries Cross Keys defeated Ponty- one is in post. to secure a hard fought victory pridd 32-19 in the Swalec Final. over a strong, physical Baa Glyncoch won the Swalec Welsh Clubs end of Baas side. A number of young Bowl and Penallta took the players made their debuts for Swalec Plate title. season hoped dashed Wales whilst flanker gained his 100th cap Cricket Cardiff City finished their in his final game before retiring. league program strongly to gain Legendary wing wizard Shane Struggle a playoff place. Sadly, they Williams featured for the Ospreys celebrating their famous win over the European underperformed in both games Baa Baas in his final game. against West Ham and went Champions Leisnter. With heir batsmen failing to down 5-0 on aggregate. score runs on a regular basis, Wrexham, too, lost in their , too, have Glamorgan have yet to win a playoff quest to return to the reported financial concerns match this season and languish Football League, going down 3- despite improved attendances at at the foot of the table in each of 2 on aggregate against Luton their venue. their competitions. Town. Head coach Nigel Davies has Newport County were disap- left to take charge at English pointed by losing their FA Premiership club Gloucester. stop press Trophy final 0-2 against York Former Scarlets and Irish City at Wembley Stadium. International flanker Simon Wales went down to a 27-19 Next season County will play Easterby has been appointed to defeat to Australia in the open- their home games at Rodney replace Davies. The Scarlets ing test of their three match Parade in a ground sharing have lost several front five for- tour, In a bruising encounter the agreement with the Gwent wards sue to injury enforced Welsh team put in a brave sec- and Newport RFC. retirements and transfers to ond half performance, but the English Clubs so are looking to home team were deserved win- Bluebirds still face recruit some southern hemi- ners. playing for the Baa Baas is caught by Martyn sphere replacements. In the junior world cup com- financial uncertainties Williams in what was to be the last game for both players. petition in South Africa, the Wales under 20 years team Despite a reasonably success- Understandably both of these Coaching changes at London Welsh launch pulled off a well-deserved, stun- ful season, Cardiff City still lose wonderful servants received Blues and Scarlets legal appeal ning victory against the tourna- about $1.5 million per month. standing ovations from the ment favorites New Zealand by Their Malaysian backers hoped appreciative home crowd. have appointed Following their 66-41 aggre- 9-6. This was the first ever to gain a financial boost from the experienced Phil Davies as gate win over , defeat in the tournament's histo- the Asian market by rebranding Ospreys outstanding Director of Rugby for next sea- the London Welsh RFC were ry for the "Baby Blacks." the club's image. This will mean Rabo Direct win the home playing strip is red and the club's badge will feature Following the departure of Passing the Olympic Flame in Wales a Red Dragon alongside the coach Sean Holley and Scott Bluebird. Whilst not universally By Janet Watkins Masoner Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), Johnson and their decision to Williams has participated in popular with all fans, the appoint rather inexperienced change will bring in funding of On May 27 in Aberystwyth, many 10K runs along with other former flanker Steve Tandy as William R. Williams, 68, had fundraising efforts not only for over $100 million. This will Head Coach, the Ospreys ended enable the club to clear its the run of his life as he carried PSC research and a victims' the 2012 Olympic Torch cele- support program, but monies for brating the Summer Olympic Macmillan Cancer Support, Games in London. After the Chernobyl Children's Project, flame was passed to him from MS Wales, Mid-Wales Colon- Prof- Rectal Cancer Fund, and the essor Qiang Shen, Williams' leg Papur Sain Ceredigion Talking of the run was from Penparcau Newspaper where he records to Felin-y-Mor. the publication in Welsh for the Later, Williams commented, visually impaired. "As I was running I was filled Born and raised in Bonant with an overwhelming feeling and attending local schools of gratitude to not only the and university, as a youngster Rotary Club, but to everyone Bill showed an early interest who sponsored and supported in science and mathematics. me. I also thought of those who, In 1960 he was the first winner sadly, have passed on in recent of the Sir David J. James, times, hence not there to witness Pantyfedwen, Victor Ludorum Cardiff City to change kit from blue to red amid financial a once in a lifetime experience." Cup in Tregaron County investment. A member of the Aberys- Schools, and then as a young twyth Rotary Club, Williams man earned a Ph.D. in physics has a broad history of charitable and mathematics. His career led works. A fellow Rotarian com- him to London and then eventu- mented, "William's fund-raising ally to America. for medical research, and for Prior to retirement and return- the various charities being sup- An unforgettable experience ing home to Wales, Williams ported in the community by for William R. Williams as he spent several years in the United the Rotary Club, fully deserved States representing the British his being recognized by the carries the 2012 Olympic Embassy and Consulates at var- Olympic Torch Relay Organ- flame in Aberystwyth. Photo ious venues. While working in isers. His efforts over the years by Mike Price. Los Angeles, Williams and his have enhanced the profiles of are immeasurably proud of him." wife, Catherine, were members his many sponsors. The Rotary As one who suffers from a Club members of Aberystwyth rare bile duct disease, Primary (Continued on page 9)

Page 8 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Characters from Y Drych: William Gomer James (Gwilym Ddu o Went) By Martha A. Davies marvelous writing. [NINNAU [Minneapolis, 17 Mar 1898] Sep-Oct 2010] Following are Later, Gwilym and his family Photo courtesy of Rebecca several more selections from also moved to Hillyard, near Rodriguez, 2nd Great Gwilym's articles in Y Drych: Spokane, Wash., where he Granddaughter of William "Four brothers, John D. found work with the railroad Gomer James. Evans, Wm. Evans, Ebenezer there and he carried on writing Evans and Wynne Evans, had a to Y Drych from his new home. In nearly every Welsh- happy and interesting reunion at "I promised my old friend American settlement there was the beginning of the year.... It Lewis Brycheiniog that I would a reporter who sent local news was a pleasure for me and my write about the late David Price to Y Drych, a weekly Welsh wife to hear them singing old of Denver because I knew him language newspaper. Most con- Welsh songs and hymns till the well.... David Price was born in tributors were "rooted" in one middle of the night. It is likely Sirhowy, Monmouthshire. He place like Deiniol Arfon to be the last time they will ever was a boilermaker, by trade. in Pittsburgh and Lewis be together. Ebenezer and When I knew him he was work- Brycheiniog in Denver. Wynne are going to Washington ing as a boss for the Northern However, the subject of this Territory and William and Pacific in Bismarck, North Seated (L-R): William Gomer James; Rachel James; article, Gwilym Ddu o Went, his wife are returning to Dakota. Jack Williams from Elizabeth Williams James; Fanny James Bond. Standing (L- was anything but "rooted." In Wisconsin." [Minneapolis 31 Dowlais also worked for him.... R): Sarah Edith James Williams; Dr. Robert James; William fact, he would get the "prize" Jan 1889] When I came to Denver from Edward James; Elizabeth James; Gomer James. Photo cour- for sending news from the most "On August 2nd we held a Pueblo, Price was the first per- tesy of Rebecca Rodriguez, 2nd Great Granddaughter of locations to Y Drych. Welsh picnic and we were son I met. He worked as a William Gomer James. Over the years, Gwilym was a happy to see so many Welsh blacksmith for the Q Road and I file for homestead land that had them did not get a chance to file correspondent from Minnea- people coming together, though got work as a blacksmith on the formerly been Indian reserva- a claim. polis, Denver, Portland, and we had expected more from St. Utah and Pacific and...we saw tion land. During this land rush "The Sunday School showed Spokane/Hillyard, and possibly Paul. After starting out from the one another often.... Two of his people crowded onto the elec- their good feelings for W. G. also from the states of Ohio, Union Depot about nine in the sons, John and Edwin, work as tric interurban trains to ride the James (Gwilym Ddu o Went) Kentucky, Iowa, and Idaho, morning we arrived at Lake engineers on the Utah and 30 miles between Spokane and before he went to his farm at the where he also lived. Minnetonka about ten, traveling Pacific and Rufus works as a Coeur d'Alene. On the single foot of the mountains in Idaho. First of all, the answers to two through beautiful countryside fireman. I had the privilege of track, two cars collided head-on He was presented with a stick questions: what is the meaning with woods, corn, hay and attending his funeral and was a near Gibbs, Idaho. Gwilym was by Dr. Morris on behalf of the of his bardic name, Gwilym lakes. After we left the city pallbearer." [Hillyard, 5 Apr among the 100 persons injured; Sunday School, saying that the Ddu o Went, and why did there was a station on our right 1906] 16 passengers were killed. The stick was from Ireland and Gwilym live in so many differ- hand side that drew our atten- "A fine girl has appeared in account in Y Drych was written Gwilym could use it to keep the ent places? tion. The station was named the family of my son, W. E. by Morris Williams: snakes away." [Spokane, 21 Jul "Gwilym" is Welsh for Bryn Mawr.... It is funny to hear James. The mother and child are "Many friends will be sad to 1910] William; "Ddu" is "black," a the English saying, "Bryn coming along well. If it had hear that the old brother, W. G. After Gwilym went east to his descriptive for a dark-haired Mor".... At Spring Green Park been a boy, Lincoln would have James (Gwilym Ddu o Went) homestead, there is a gap in the person; and "o Went" means everyone spent the day accord- been his name because the birth was injured in a train accident story. He continued to write to "from Gwent," a county in south ing to their pleasure–some kick- was on February 12. So there is on July 31st....There were some Y Drych, mostly Letters to the Wales. ing a football, others playing no reason to fear that the line of other Welshmen on the train at Editor. I'm coming to realize Why so many places? baseball and others throwing Gwilym will dwindle from this the time but I do not know if that I may have scrolled right Gwilym's life was an odyssey of quoits. It was amusing to see earth; I have four granddaugh- any of them, except for Mr. past Gwilym's articles on the following his work with the our minister as the captain, ters and three grandsons." James, were injured. We expect microfilms because I hadn't yet ever-expanding railroads in throwing with his left hand." [Hillyard, 7 Mar 1907] he will be able to be back with been aware he was in Idaho. America. [Minneapolis, 15 Aug 1889] "D. M. Stephens has finished us at Sunday School soon." [12 It appears that Gwilym, like Gwilym, born in Dowlais, Occasionally, other corre- building a barn on his lots in Aug 1909] many homesteaders, did not south Wales, in May 1838, and spondents would write about Hillyard and there he will eat, "I am glad to announce to my prove his claim, and he reap- was a blacksmith for over 60 Gwilym and his family. Here is drink and sleep until he builds a many friends that I am coming peared in the Spokane area years. He was only ten when his a quote from Cymro: "We are house to receive Mrs. Stephens along better than expected within a couple of years. father, , died, so happy to note the success of W. and their daughter. The old man under the circumstances. The Homesteading couldn't have the boy had to work early in life E. James, eldest son of Gwilym came to our house yesterday, doctor told me [in English], been easy for a 72 year-old man and was largely self-educated. Ddu o Went, who has been pro- happy and full of spirit because "The injury to your chest will with an injured shoulder. And After Gwilym came to America moted to a job at the Great it was his 73rd birthday. My probably clear up in time but Gwilym must surely have in August 1879, he worked as a Northern, Spokane Falls, Wash. wife asked him to say for dinner the shoulder will probably both- missed the vibrant Welsh com- blacksmith for railroad compa- In this way the sons replace the with us because the head of our er you more or less all your life, munity in Spokane as they con- nies across the country. fathers. Gwilym was a boss in household was having his 72nd especially because muscles and tinued their campaign to build a Blacksmiths were integral to the the Pentyrch works near birthday. But he wouldn't stay nerves have been pulled and Welsh chapel. running of the railroads because Cardiff, South Wales for twelve because Mrs. Stephens, his part- bruised.".... Though I was Gwilym had been a strong they would fabricate whatever years before coming to this ner for over 50 years, had sent unfortunate in the accident yet I promoter of the Welsh religious parts were needed. country. He was also two years him bara brith and other things cannot say like Jacob, "Yn fy cause in Spokane before he Gwilym often wrote about in a similar position in from Wilbur, her home." [27 erbyn i y mae hyn oll." ["All went to Idaho: "The Ladies' Aid railroads and railroaders in his Cincinnati, O., and for two and May 1909] these things are against me." held an interesting meeting on many articles in Y Drych. one half years in Denver, Colo.. "Because I have not been in Genesis 43:36 KJV]. Through Saturday might which filled the Imagine writing after laboring on the Utah and Pacific R. R. Sunday School in Spokane for the kindness of I Swedish chapel with the aim of long hours in a smithy! Writing And now, here is his son as one five weeks I am at a disadvan- will have 160 acres next April. collecting enough money to was obviously pure enjoyment of the chief workers in the loco- tage in reporting Welsh news So I will throw down the black- build a chapel of our own for Gwilym. The best tribute I motive factory that is being but I heard that the Welsh are smith's hammer and go to farm instead of paying the [Swedes] can make to Gwilym Ddu o built. In this city [Minneapolis] buying a lot to build a chapel in my old age. I expect to get a for a place to hold Sunday Went is to share, in translation, he runs the great fire in the and they paid two thousand for good farm because I drew num- School and other meetings. The passages from some of the hun- shops of the Chicago, it. I was told that the lot is in a ber 34." [Hillyard, 2 Sep 1909] ladies deserve praise for their dreds of delightful articles he Milwaukee and St. Paul. His place where there is no danger Gwilym was incredibly lucky great efforts during the year wrote over a 40-year span. His going will be a loss to the of the chapel sinking and it to draw such a low number, to since their society was estab- words are anything but labored, Welsh church where he has could be said in Jesus' words, be allowed the 34th choice of lished. A place of our own I'm sure you'll agree. been a member for fifteen years. 'On this rock I will build my the 4,160 homesteads available. would save our paying about If you recall my article about It will also be a loss to the church.'" [27 May 1909] Over a quarter of a million Foresters Society of which he is Later that year, Gwilym the Minnesota Welshmen who people applied and most of (Continued on page 10) went to the Klondike, you will secretary. May the people of joined a throng of people rush- already have read Gwilym's Spokane make much of him." ing to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Passing the Olympic Flame in Wales Holiday Cottage for Rent (Continued from page 8) of this historic event." fundraising and the volunteer Edward Barber and Jay work that he has done, but also Bryn Tirion, of the Welsh Presbyterian Osgerby, avant-garde British representing what Rotary Inter- Wern Bach, Llanfair T.H., Church where Bill was an Elder designers of the 37-inch torch, national stands for and the good on the Board of Session. gained even further recognition work that they do world-wide." Abergele, Conwy, Wales Catherine was a Visiting internationally with their design The Williamses divide their Tele/fax : 01745 720 308 Deacon as well as a member of of the sleek, triangular form fea- time between Aberystwyth and E/mail: [email protected] the fund-raising committee that turing 8,000 open circles repre- a home they recently purchased saved the Welsh Church from senting the 8,000 individual in Cheltenham, England, where Single storey cottage next to the owner's home, situated demolition. Having established torchbearers carrying the cele- William is closer to the coun- many friendships while there, brated flame and passing it try's foremost PSC experts at by a quiet minor road above the Elwy Valley, 2 miles NE of friends from Los Angeles trav- along throughout all of Great Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the village of Llanfair Talhaiarn and 5 miles south of the coast eled to Aberystwyth for the Britain. Williams isn't certain Birmingham. "As Wales does and market town of Abergele. The accommodation comprises event, as well as friends and yet where he will display the not have any hospitals with a spacious double bedroom with ensuite shower room, fitted family living locally, along with torch in their home, saying only Liver Units, I have also been kitchen/diner including microwave, and an attractive beamed friends and former colleagues that, "Now that it's over, I'm very active lobbying AMs, from England. feeling overwhelmed and quite MEPs, MPs and Ministers in lounge area with TV. Gas central heating is included in the Catherine Williams remarked, tired." trying to provide a better Liver price and an extra single bed or travel cot is available by "What amazed me afterwards Catherine's final comment Service in Wales." arrangement. Lovely walks with panoramic views. There is a was the immense interest in the was, "I thought that it was an William and Cathy enjoy a public footpath to the village of Llanfair T H (tennis courts), a Torch, with people stopping honor for William to have been healthy lifestyle of long walks trout farm with bar/meals 2 miles away; also local reservoirs William in the street and vari- nominated to be a Torchbearer and natural foods, as well as ous venues to have their pho- by the Rotary Club of Aberys- cultural events including those to fish. Very convenient for and the coast. tographs taken holding the twyth. I felt that he was carrying presented at the National Tariff available on request. Torch! They wanted to be part the Torch not just for his part in Library of Wales.

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 9 My Grandfather’s Bardic Chair By Diane Jones Kahn a contingent of government donate the chair to the National officials and a Welsh-born cabi- Museums of Canada at Ottawa. “The chair is yours ….” net minister were on hand to Although the curator there So read the handwritten enjoy the final night’s festivities agreed to accept the chair, high telegram to my grandfather, the that year. shipping costs eventually scut- Rev. Walter Howell Jones of On December 5, 1921, two tled the plan. Montreal. His poem, “The headlines in the Evening My father made a careful Burial of the Unknown Telegram, Toronto reported: search of my grandfather’s files Soldier,” composed in Welsh, “Eisteddfod a Grand Success; for a copy of “The Burial of the had been judged the best entry Welshmen May Well Be Unknown Soldier.” Ironically, by the Committee at the 1921 Proud,” and “Chairing of the he found entries for a half dozen Welsh Eisteddfod in Toronto. Bard Was Very Impressive other , but no copy (See following article.) Ceremony.” of the winning entry. Presu- Inspired by a ceremony for The paper reported that upon mably the poem stayed with the the unknown soldier in West- being called to the stage of 1921 Committee because they minster Abbey following World Massey Hall, my grandfather owned the publishing rights. War I, the winning poem, a 500 was escorted to the Canadian Today the chair resides with word ode, expressed his belief oak chair where several Welsh my brother, Edward Howell that the dead soldier was not Bards and young girls in Welsh Jones, and his wife, Carol, in unknown, but known and costumes stood in a semi-circle. Brick, NJ. Most visitors to their owned by every mother of a The Archdruid Cynonfard con- home immediately spot the fallen son. ferred upon him full chair and are curious about its Last year’s NINNAU review rites. As a sword was held over origin. Two frequent Welsh of “The Bardic Chair” renewed my grandfather’s head, the speaking guests at their home my interest in my grandfather’s Archdruid asked three times: “A are residents of Wales. They chair. The beautiful Richard oes heddwch?” (“Is there instantly recognized it as a Bebb and Sioned Williams book peace?”) Each time, the audi- Bardic Chair and wanted to features a wide variety of ence answered: “Heddwch” know how it ended up in New Eisteddfod chairs awarded in (“Peace”), signaling their per- Jersey. Wales over many centuries. mission to chair the bard. The We’ve decided to keep the Their work inspired me and my ceremony concluded with con- chair in the family. Future family to look again at the gratulatory verses for my grand- plans are for the chair to be information we have about the father from the Bards who sur- passed down to my daughter, chair and my grandfather’s par- rounded him. Jenifer Kahn Bakkala, of ticipation in the Eisteddfod. -foot high solid Massachusetts. Howell E. Jones with his father's Bardic Chair. From its modest 1907 begin- Canadian oak chair is assem- ning as a small gathering of bled with dowels. A bold carv- local Welsh citizens, the ing on the back of the chair Chair Adjudication Was Reported in Y Drych Toronto Eisteddfod had, by depicts Y Ddraig Goch, encir- The adjudication of the com- Seven compositions came to Edmygydd Diawen. If the Chair 1921, become a major competi- cled by the words “Y ddraig petiton that earned the bardic hand .... The pryddestau were were a prize for the most tion that attracted entrants goch a ddyry gychwyn”: “The chair subject of the above arti- judged solely on the position of detailed history of the burial of worldwide and top adjudicators did leap forward cle was reported in Y Drych the poet and the prize was to be the Unknown Soldier, D. Jones from North America. The to defend Wales.” (Utica, N. Y.) January 5, 1922. given to the one judged best in would be sitting in it. But a pry- Lieutenant-Governor of Canada, Carved lettering on the top The following excerpt was his portrayal of the burial, not as ddest was called for, a poetic panel, “Goreuarf arf dysg,” translated from the Welsh by a reporter for a newspaper, composition, and by that standard, roughly translated says: “The Martha A. Davies, Lincoln, rather as a seer or prophet and Edmygydd Diawen is the best. best weapon is education;” and Nebraska, June 2012 artist who is able to perceive, His muse sometimes breaks “Gwell dysg na golud”: “Better through the unconscious, the the bounds of meter and rhyme. learning than riches.” heart and soul of the occasion. It would be good for him to be A panel displaying the Adjudications D. M. O. does not appear to more careful of those "little Canadian maple leaf in a shield Toronto Eisteddfod comprehend the meaning of the things" [reference to St. David's sits just above the chair seat. word pryddest ....The rest of the last words]. Without hesitation The simplicity of style and solid ...... competitors are superior ..... yet he is the best. Chair him. – oak construction of the chair "Pryddest" [long poem in free it was not difficult to decide Cynonfardd [Thomas C. reflects its Arts and Crafts era meter] (not over 1,000 lines) who excelled and who was the Edwards 1848-1927, Arch heritage. "Burial of the Unknown most worthy of the Chair...... Druid of America] (The winner At the time he was awarded Soldier" The closest competition was the Rev. , M. the Bardic Chair, my grandfa- Prize, Carved Oak Chair stands between D. Jones and A. B. D., (Gwallter) Montreal). ther was serving as pastor of Montreal’s Welsh Presbyterian Church. In 1932, after 14 years with the Salem Characters from Y Drych church, he answered a call from (Continued from page 9) and was expanding with a of building the chapel was about Bethel Welsh Presbyterian roundhouse, car shops, storage, $14,000, a fairly large sum con- Church in Rome, NY. He $80 a year in rent.... If we were tracks and a new Union Depot. sidering the small membership served five years and died there to have help from those outside "There is a great call for but by praiseworthy efforts, at the age of 51. who have an interest in our workers here, especially more than half the amount has My father, Howell Elvyn cause, we would be grateful for machinists. We would like to been collected and it is intended Jones, inherited the Bardic every gift. Those strong church- see some Welshmen come this that on the opening day, Welsh language inscriptions Chair. In 1978, he re-assembled es back east feel for us in the way in order to be of service in December the first, the whole on the 1921 Toronto Eistedd- and restored it in his home in "Wild West" We would be the Welsh community. Some burden will be lifted..." [29 Oct fod Bardic Chair. New Jersey. He had planned to blessed to have a place to wor- have come recently and have 1914] ship in the Welsh language." added strength to the Welsh As we approach the end it is [Spokane, 20 Jan 1910] church. If any Welshman wants ironic to note that, despite all Having returned to Spokane, to come this way he can inquire the words written by and about Gwilym wrote: "We as a nation at C. H. Putman [sic], Super- Gwilym, the exact date of his are glad that there are clear intendant of Great Northern death was not mentioned in any signs that the Welsh cause is Shops, Hillyard, Wash." of the Welsh language obituar- likely to survive in this city. [Spokane, 1 May 1913] ies that appeared in January Having established the church Finally, there is a clue to 1919. A brief but poignant trib- with the Rev. H. C. Griffiths Gwilym's Idaho homesteading ute was paid by R. J. Hughes: who came here as a missionary in a short article by "Manofab": "It is sad for us as Welshmen to of the Welsh Presbyterian "Gwilym Ddu o Went was know that we will no longer Church (Calvinistic Methodist) elected a Judge in the December have the privilege of friendship the church has called the Rev. 2nd election in Hillyard. If he with dear Mr. W. E. James D. Kendrick Roberts, Denver, had not spent those years on the (Gwilym Ddu o Went). We will Colo., and he has accepted the farm, he might have been elect- also miss reading his articles in call to begin his ministry here ed to the Council or even Y Drych from week to week. on the first Sunday in June. He Mayor. Gwilym is very popular Little did I think that his last was born in Oshkosh, Wis,. a in Hillyard. May he be blessed visit to us would be the last time very Welsh area, and was edu- with good health to continue we would meet on this side of cated at Ripon College and at onward." [Spokane, 18 Dec 1913] the veil. On that occasion, a few McCormick Theological Semi- Gwilym did live to see the weeks ago, he had walked all nary in Chicago so he is thor- Welsh chapel built: "Sunday the way from Hillyard, about oughly bi-lingual..." [Spokane, October 4th the first service was three miles, to our home. Our 7 Mar 1912] held in the Spokane Welsh deepest sympathy to the family, Harking back to my NIN- chapel. It was held in the base- especially Mrs. James, in their NAU (Jan-Feb 2011) column ment because the upstairs was deep grief." [Spokane, 16 Jan 1919] about the Denver Welsh not yet completed. The room is An extensive memorial to Church, you'll remember the lovely and has a furnace and Gwilym Ddu o Went was pub- Rev. D. Kendrick Roberts who electric lights and is furnished lished in Y Drych on Jan 2 and ended his sermon about Love by in the latest style. If any 16, 1919. It was written by proposing marriage to the strangers happen to come to the Jonathan Edwards of Spokane, church organist. city, take the Liberty Park who gave many details of Gwilym continued his interest [street] car and get off at 5th Gwilym's life and literary pro- in the railroads in Spokane, Ave. and Spokane St. We had a duction. My translation of this which was the main center very appropriate sermon by the memorial is available to read between Chicago and the coast, Rev. D. K. Roberts.... The cost online: www.welshheritage.org.

Page 10 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 A Day of Talent 123rd "Cynonfardd" Eisteddfod By Sally Morgan DiRico of Jim Thorpe. women of the church under the Dr. Susan Bechetti of Bear capable direction of Eleanor The 123rd "Cynonfardd" Creek Township was the Vojtko and Betty Jones. Eisteddfod was held at the Dr. Adjudicator of Recitations. The evening session began Edwards Memorial Congregational She received her Doctorate with a Gymanfa Ganu, directed Church, Edwardsville, PA on in Education from Indiana by the Rev. Louis Falcone Saturday, April 28, 2012. University of Pennsylvania and accompanied on the organ by Mrs. Bette Lee Devers, is a retired reading specialist. Mrs. Barbara Futchel. Chairman of the Eisteddfod Mrs. Jill Antall was the offi- The Evening Session of com- Committee, opened the day with cial accompanist for the day. petition for adults began after introductions of the Presiding The afternoon session was the Gymanfa Ganu. There were officers for the day's program. filled with 74 different competi- 51 different competitions of Mr. Randy Perry of Jim tions in vocal music, piano, and adults in vocal music, duets, Thorpe, PA served as Adjudicator recitations for children from quartets, and recitations. The of Music. He is the founder, under 5 years of age to 18 years. evening ended with the Orpheus Conductor and Music Director Following the afternoon ses- Choral Society of Wyoming of The Bach and Handel sion, a ham/chicken buffet was Valley performing. Officials receiving their prize bags presented by Chair Bette Chorale and Festival Orchestra prepared and served by the Lee Devers. (Rear) Randy Perry, Jill Antall, Dr. Susan The winners of the 123rd "Cynonfardd" Eisteddfod are: Bechetti (hidden) Barbara Futchel, Rev. Louis Falcone. Afternoon Session Recitation–16 to 18 Years 1st Caroline Jones-Mountain Top Vocal Solo–Under 5 Years 2nd Louis Jablowski-Wilkes Barre Township 1st Julia Antall-Dallas 3rd Shelby Jackloski-Swoyersville 2nd Brady Glickert-Sugar Loaf 3rd Chrystianna Towns-West Wyoming; Anson Piano Solo–16 to 18 Years Jumper-Mountain Top 1st Louis Jablowski-Wilkes Barre Township 2nd Caroline Jones-Mountain Top Recitation–Under 5 Years 1st Julia Antall-Dallas Evening Session 2nd Brady Glickert-Sugar Loaf 3rd Anson Jumper-Mountain Top Amateur Solo 1st Elizabeth Shoemaker-Liberty University, Vocal Solo–5 to 7 Years Virginia 1st Carmella Karcutski-Harding 2nd Carol Ellis-Shamokin 2nd Charles Glickert-Sugar Loaf 3rd James Antall-Dallas Amateur Recitation "The Four Tones" – 2nd place in quartet: John Lohman, 1st Carol Ellis-Shamokin Recitation–5 to 7 Years Carol Jones Wolosz, Peggy Dwyer, Bruce Evans. 1st James Antall-Dallas Duet 2nd Charles Glickert-Sugar Loaf 1st Dave Resavage-Swoyersville, Nicole 3rd Max Snyder-Madison Township Caffiero-Wilkes Barre 2nd Carol Jones Wolosz-Edwardsville, Sally Vocal Solo–8 to 10 Years Morgan Dirico-Nuangola 1st Brooke Chervenitski-West Pittston 2nd Aubrey Jumper-Mountain Top Senior Citizen Solo 3rd Lauren Glickert-Sugar Loaf 1st Bruce Evans-Luzerne 2nd Carol Ellis-Shamokin; Doris Wiehr-Dallas Recitation–8 to 10 Years 1st Jennifer Leonard-Dallas Senior Citizen Recitation 2nd Katie Bilby-Shickshinny 1st Betty Jones-Trucksville 3rd Grace Aiello-Shavertown 2nd Carol Ellis-Shamokin Piano Solo–9 Years and Under Alto Solo 1st Anthony Lettieri-Mountain Top 1st Joanna Smith-Shavertown 2nd Max Snyder-Madison Township 2nd Rebecca Micca-Shickshinny 3rd Grace Aiello-Shavertown Tenor Solo Solo under 5 years: Julia Antall, Brady Glickert, Anson Vocal Solo–11 to 12 Years 1st Dave Resavage-Swoyersville Jumper, Chrystianna Towns. (Background) Sally DiRico, 1st Danica Mits-Bear Creek 2nd Gary Phillips-Kingston Bette Lee Devers presenting awards. 2nd Erika Serafine-Wilkes Barre 3rd Audrey Glickert-Sugar Loaf Adult Recitation 1st Joanna Smith-Shavertown Recitation–11 to 12 Years 2nd Eileen Hanisch-Moscow 1st Audrey Glickert-Sugar Loaf 2nd Andre Scheuermann-Dallas Soprano Solo 1st Marcelle Mcguirk-Philadelphis Piano Solo–11 to 12 Years 2nd Eileen Hanisch-Moscow 1st Josh Villarosa 2nd Audrey Glickert-Sugar Loaf Bible Reading 3rd Nicole Joanlanne-Dallas 1st Rebecca Micca-Shickshinny 2nd Joanna Smith-Shavertown Vocal Solo–13 to 15 Years 1st Isabella Snyder-Madison Township Quartet Betty Jones, winner of the 2nd Kellan Patra-Mountain Top 1st "Rosa Mistica" – Eric Lewis, Matt Williams, Senior Citizen Recitation 3rd Alice Novatnak-Mountain Top Eileen Hanisch, Terry Zaranski-Moscow Carol Ellis, winner of 2nd "The Four Tones" -Carol Wolosz- category. Amateur Recitation, Recitation–13 to 15 Years Edwardsville, Peg Dwyer-Shavertown, John 1st Sarah Moyer-Bowmanstown Lohman-Luzerne, Bruce Evans-Luzerne 2nd Dominic Wright-Dallas 3rd Michelle Leonard-Dallas Bass-Baritone Solo 1st Chuck Unice-Shavertown Piano Solo–13 to 15 Years 2nd John Garrison-Indiana Pa. 1st Gokulan Gnanendran-Clark Summit 2nd Andrew Alday-Mountain Top Challenge Solo 3rd Kellan Patra-Mountain Top 1st Eileen Hanisch-Moscow 2nd Marcelle Mcguirk-Phildelphia Vocal Solo–16 to 18 Years 1st Louis Jablowski-Wilkes Barre Township Adult Chorus 2nd Shelby Jackloski-Swoyersville 1st Orpheus Choral Society 3rd Beth Demichele-Wilkes Barre Mrs. Carol Anstett, Director Mrs. Susan Lauer, Accompanist Dihareb/A Welsh Proverb: Pan gyll y call fe gyll ymhell By Cathrin Williams of my morning brain I realised Everyone enjoyed hearing of that the usual radio voice was my forgetfulness and I was On the morning of Sunday different but then recalled that happy to give them something March 25 I got up as usual at there were some changes to pro- to laugh about. I was also glad 8.30. I have timed it perfectly grammes that day as there was that they had missed me and and know that I need exactly an an important soccer match. And glad too to hear the comments hour and a quarter to get ready then I remembered! I was to made by one friend, ‘Pan gyll y for chapel, not a minute more, have turned the clocks foreward call fe gyll ymhell.’ Not that I not a minute less. I am not a one hour before going to bed can agree with it as it means morning person and do every- and had forgotten all about it. It that when the wise loses it he thing on automatic pilot, so that was now 9.45 not 8.45 and really loses it! Wise? Hardly, morning I put on the kettle and chapel started at 10.00. I didn’t but nice to know that someone the radio, made my toast and sat try to do the impossible but thinks so! down to eat it. Through the fog went to chapel as usual for 5.30.

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 11 Llwyd ap Iwan (Continued from page 1) expeditions, relying on informa- tion given to them by their Land Co., a company operated ‘brodyr y paith’ (brothers of the with English capital linked to desert), as they called the native the CRCC, were located. tehuelches. Following the old Among several of Llwyd ap routes of these indigenous Iwan’s accomplishments as a inhabitants, the colonists began land surveyor was the first sur- to acquire a thorough knowl- vey of the Andean Valley “16 edge of the region, as described de Octubre”, (Cwm Hyfryd), in their travel diaries. Among where the Welsh had received these explorers, Llwyd ap Iwan 50 leagues of land to establish a stands out, along with such oth- new colony. As a hydraulic ers as John Murray Thomas, engineer, he designed irrigation John Daniel Evans ‘El canals for the Chubut lower val- Baquiano’ (the guide) and ley and for the Rio Negro val- William T. Williams. ley. In 1888, as a geographer, he drew the first map of the Traveling with the National Territory of Chubut, ‘tehuelches” with details of several of his Arroyo Pescado (Nant y Pysgod) own explorations and those of In October 1893, ap Iwan, other Welsh colonists, as well Spanish and in three native lan- thirty kilometers east of Esquel. weapon. A gunshot was heard, with fifteen other Welsh guages. Kengel, whom ap Iwan On December 29, 1909, two and then three more. Wilson as of the native trails still not colonists and an Italian named treaded by the white man. held in esteem as a keen and North American bandits held up came out of the room where ap Francisco Pietrobelli, founded intelligent man, had long and the company branch and mur- Iwan lay dead. After picking up the Phoenix Patagonian Mining interesting dialogs with our dered Llwyd ap Iwan. The fame all the stolen goods, the bandits A Welsh explorer in and Land Company, whose traveler, talking about subjects acquired after the movie by took off. Patagonia objective was to find minerals such as the origin of the Butch Cassidy and the The criminal career of Evans for exploitation and new land During the second half of the ‘choiques’ (ostriches) and ‘gua- Sundance Kid, two members of (Hood) and Wilson continued, for colonization. nacos’, among others.. the Wild Bunch that lived some and the following year they kid- XIX century, Patagonia The experience acquired by remained practically an unex- time in the mountain region of napped rancher Lucio Ramos ap Iwan as explorer, land sur- Chubut, led some authors to Otero, who managed to escape plored territory to the white man veyor and irrigation engineer Phoenix, the Welsh – only a few travelers trying to colony that could give support to the belief that after being held by his captors made him the ideal person to the hold up at Arroyo Pescado for a month in a cell made of unveil its secrets had the lead the explorations that the have been courage to go deeply inland. had been perpetrated by those logs. The Frontier Police of new company carried out during During one of the chats with two famous bandits. Their con- Chubut, established by the gov- Some of them related their the summers of 1893-94, 1894- impressions in captivating sto- the chief, ap Iwan realized that jectures are based in a letter that ernment of Argentina to combat 95 and 1897, in southern the Phoenix river – named after Robert Roberts, who worked as the increasing lawlessness in the ries that fired the imagination Chubut and northern Santa Cruz and attracted their readers the company – that flowed an assistant at the branch, sent mountain region, chased the territories. towards Lake Buenos Aires and to his parents in Wales giving bandits relentlessly, and caught towards this ‘terra incognita’, During these three explo- turning some of the works of therefore to the Pacific Ocean, the details of the assault. up with them in Rio Pico where rations and accompanied by had previously flowed towards However, in the letter the young they were killed by a patrol on these desert travelers into clas- tehuelche guides, ap Iwan trav- sics, such as “At Home with the the Deseado River and the Roberts only states that the December 9, 1911, almost two eled along native routes and ter- Atlantic. So, he came up with assailants were two Americans, years after the murder of Llwyd Patagonians” by English writer ritories that had not been tread- George C. Musters (1871). an original project: to build a 35 and does not mention the names ap Iwan. ed by any white man before. He mile long canal connecting the Butch or Sundance. In fact, it But some explorations were stopped to rest in places used by not well known—those under- Phoenix to the Deseado, in was obvious to the local popula- As an epilogue the ‘sons of the desert’ and order to bring the necessary tion that Ryan and Place, as taken by a group of men who pitched his tent within the cut their ties with the Old World water to irrigate 250 square they were known in Patagonia, His important contributions as natives’ camp. There he learned miles in the valley of the latter. had not committed the crime. colonist, land surveyor, engi- and arrived in Patagonia in 1865 about their customs, watched seeking their utopia: a New The goal of this project would They had left the area in 1905, neer in railroad construction and their dances and ceremonies, be to create there a new Welsh five years before the hold up, irrigation canals, geographer, Wales in South America. Only a shared their food and joined in few years after their arrival, and Colony in Patagonia. The plan and had probably died in explorer and entrepreneur, gave their hunts, and participated in was presented to the Argentine Bolivia towards the end of the eldest son of Michael D. after overcoming the initial entertaining chats, listening mishaps and difficulties, the Government, and apparently 1908. Jones his own outstanding place with interest to tales about their was well received, but finally As told by David Owen among the Welsh colonists dur- Welsh colonists began to pene- beliefs, legends and traditions, trate the unknown Patagonian did not prosper. One reason Williams, another employee of ing the end of the nineteenth experiences that he would then given was that the demand for the Cooperative, around six in century and the beginning of geography. transfer to his Travel Diaries, The goal of their first travels land made by the Phoenix the evening two English-speak- the twentieth. His drive and along with names the natives Company was excessive, ing individuals entered the ingenuity stand as an example was to scout the territory look- gave in their tehuelche language ing for a land passage to con- according to the government, premises. Both were North and a challenge for the descen- to various places and land fea- and the other reason was that American; one of them was dants of the Welsh colonists and nect the Chubut Colony with tures, names ap Iwan carefully Patagones on the Rio Negro, the land requested was involved known in the region since 1904 the Patagonian population in wrote down on his notebooks in an unresolved border dispute as Hood, although later he used general. then the only other permanent and maps, using either Welsh, settlement in northern Pata- between Argentina and Chile. the name Roberto Evans; the Translated from the Spanish English or Spanish spelling. However, ap Iwan’s idea was other was a young man called original by Olga Roberts. gonia. Several years later, once Among some of his incidental the colony was established, they partially taken up by Francisco William Wilson. After pretend- Born in Buenos Aires, hosts were chiefs Kilchamal and Moreno, the Argentine expert ing to make some purchases, Marcelo Gavirati made his would start looking for new Kengel. The latter had lived for land for compatriots who on the border dispute, who, in they asked to see the manager, home in Port Madryn, Chubut, some time in the Welsh Colony, 1898, put Clemente Onelli in who was not there at the time. and became a Research Histo- planned to join in the coloniza- where his father, chief Galatch, tion project. charge of making a ditch to Robert Roberts went to get ap rian at the Centro Nacional had left him to be educated. For change the course of the Iwan to his home located near- Patagónico. He learned Welsh With this end in mind, the this reason he knew some Welsh undertook countless Phoenix. The purpose was to by. As ap Iwan appeared, to be able to read documents Welsh, and spoke quite well in prove that the Chilean position Wilson jumped over the counter related to the history of the favoring the watershed line as a and brandishing a gun told Welsh Colony in Patagonia and border was weaker than the everyone to raise their hands. has written several papers on position held by Argentina, that Apparently, the assailants had the subject. He is the author of favored the line of the highest been told that on that date there "Buscados en la Patagonia" a mountains. The 1902 arbitration would be a substantial amount book about the American ban- finding of the British Crown of money to pay for the pur- dits that lived in the Andes determined that the lands irri- chase of wool. In answer to region at the beginning of the gated by the Phoenix river their demands, ap Iwan told XXth century. In collaboration belonged to Argentina, and that them there were only fifty with Tegai Roberts he published the international border should pesos, but they didn’t believe a translation of the diaries of pass over Mount ap Iwan, the him, and Wilson forced him to the explorer Llwyd ap Iwan. peak whose slopes gave birth to lead him to the room that con- Recently he won a doctorate for the changing Phoenix river. tained the safe. Once inside, his thesis on the relations Nonetheless, once the conflict there was a discussion and a between the Welsh pioneers and was resolved, this ambitious scuffle during which ap Iwan the Patagonian natives. project that would have served might have tried to seize the to irrigate and colonize the Deseado Valley did not come to fruition. The tragic end of Llwyd ap Iwan Early in the 1900’s, ap Iwan moved with his family to the Patagonian foot of the Andes, where he had been given a league of land because of his work in the measurement of Colonia 16 de Octubre. Not far from there, he later became the manager of Cwmni Masnachol Camwy (Mercantile Company Map of the Northern and Central Regions of Patagonia of Chubut) at its Arroyo Pescado branch, an area about Monument that marks the site where Llwyd ap Iwan was drawn by Llwyd ap Iwan. murdered. Photo by Alwen Green.

Page 12 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Thomas L. Thomas Welsh-American Baritone Thomas Llyfnwy Thomas was veteran of the concert stage, a Welsh American baritone having performed in more than concert singer who achieved 600 concerts across the United fame for his performances States. He had earned the repu- both in concert halls and on tation of having played the most return engagements of any television and radio, most young performer in America. notably on The Voice of The 1956 concert season had Firestone, where he was the him crisscrossing the country to most frequently featured appear in 60 concerts in a few singer. Cheryl A Kashuba short months. tells about him in this story And his voice was known and first published in the loved by millions who heard Scranton Times Tribune. him on radio and television. As his career progressed, his gruel- ing concert schedule left little More than 1,200 people Thomas L. Thomas time for television and radio, boarded trains and buses in when he had decided to become but he made guest appearances A Welsh Society Language Lackawanna County on May a singer. "I never decided," he on such programs as "The Voice 15, 1937. They were headed to said. "One sings or one doesn't. of Firestone" and "The Chicago Group Eases Logistics the Metropolitan Opera House There is no such thing as decid- Theater of the Air." in New York City to see one of ing to become a singer." He did, To relax after the season, Mr. Problem their own. That evening, 25- however, decide to make a liv- Thomas spent time on his farm year-old baritone Thomas L. ing as a singer. At age 22, he in Jutland, N.J., where he awoke By Ed Brown time while they work from their Thomas made his Metropolitan abandoned his career as an engi- at 5 a.m., dressed in jeans and own computers on the same debut as Silvio in Ruggero neer to sing professionally. schooled and rode his horses. Members of Welsh societies online Welsh language learning Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci." In 1933, he placed second in He never regarded his as a often say they would like to materials. The Mendelssohn Choral national auditions in New York. glamorous career. "There is lit- form a Welsh language learning Thus, they can help and moti- Club sponsored the "Meet Me at He and his brother, Elwyn, won tle glamour attached to endless group. However, travel issues vate one another as they strug- the Met" trip, arranging for two-year scholarships to the hours of rehearsals and prepara- including high gas prices often gle with issues including pro- three special trains and more New York School of Vocal tions," he once noted, "and there make it difficult for even a few nunciation, comprehension, than 10 buses to carry passen- Arts. is certainly no glamour in long, people to physically get togeth- word choice and syntax. gers to see this former West Within four years, Thomas L. lonely train and plane jumps er on a regular basis. The two Their sources have included Scranton resident. Thomas made his Met debut – and the continuous hassle to presently active members of the BBC Wales online language Born in Maesteg, Wales, Mr. at the time, probably the keep the next engagement." Welsh Language Group of the learning sites like Big Welsh Thomas came to this country at youngest male singer to do so, Yet he kept his engagements Welsh Society of Western New Challenge, Catchphrase, and the age of 12 with his family. the first Scranton native and the faithfully. "Concerts," he said, England live in different states, interactive children's game sites His father, Josiah Thomas, first Welshman. Friends from "are more than song recitals. Connecticut and Massachusetts. (Snapdragon, Bowns, and Astro played the flute professionally. Scranton were on hand to greet They are public get-togethers in One solution for them has Antics). Other online resources The young Mr. Thomas was a him in his dressing room after which an artist and his audience been to study together – while used are Say Something in singer and pianist much in the performance. seek a common joy and satisfac- each remains at home – using Welsh (SSiW) and Acen. demand in his native Wales, but This night marked the begin- tion born of a wonderful, mutu- the computer chat program For more information, contact he trained as an engineer. An ning of a long and successful ally shared experience." That called Skype. Using Skype, they Beth Roberts Brown at interviewer once asked him career as a world-class singer. philosophy plus a great talent can talk to each other in real [email protected]. But it was not only on the opera explain why Thomas L. Thomas stage that Mr. Thomas was a was so well loved. hit. In fact, he had little patience Cheryl A. Kashuba is a uni- John Parry and the Mormon with the notion that, to be good, versity instructor and author of music must be classical. His the book “A Brief History of fame grew with his commitment Scranton, Pennsylvania.” She Tabernacle Choir to popular music, including writes on behalf of the Lacka- By Ronald D. Dennis would think, with their heads At a time when cultural Welsh folk tunes. "Classical wanna Historical Society. out of their wagons. With the events were practically non- music and popular tunes," he Contact the writer at: .... There were so many second part, in an instant the existent among pioneers who said, "must meet the same test [email protected]. Welsh Mormon emigrants dur- wagons were empty and their longed for the finer things of in the end: is it good music?" ing the 19th century that inhabitants running toward us as life, the choir was received with "Humorous songs are as EDITORIAL NOTE: Thomas Willard, Spanish Fork, Malad if they were charmed. great appreciation. Its fame important to good programming L. Thomas as well as his sister and Samaria were originally "I heard good singing in grew, as did its numbers, and as sad or romantic ones," he Gwenyth Boston and her hus- Welsh communities filled with Wales, but nothing like the the result is a choir now known explained. "The real test is band David Boston are featured Saints who needed an inter- strength and sweetness of the and esteemed all over the world. finally a matter of what your in a regional film documentary preter to understand Brigham last song I heard sung by my The following are names of audience wants." about Welsh immigration into Young and other speakers at brothers and sisters, co-travel- the first group of Welsh And audiences wanted Mr. NE PA titled; "Pwy Sydd Fel General Conference. ers, on the land of Honuhous. Mormon pioneers (over the age Thomas. In 1955, he took his Nyni? _ Neb!” or “Who Is Like There was such national pride "Some asked me where they of 18) who came to the Salt talent back to the town of his Us? - Nobody!" The Scranton among the early Welsh pioneers had learned and who was their Lake Valley with Capt. Dan birth, where he appeared in con- libraries have it and it is on sale that at one time there was even teacher? I said that the hills of Jones in 1849, many of whom cert with his father. The two at Barnes and Noble and the talk about setting up a separate Wales were the schoolhouse, would have been members of made a tour of Wales and Anthracite Heritage Museum. kingdom to the west of the and the Spirit of God was the the original nucleus of the England and made recordings in Gwyneth’s obituary was pub- Jordan River with the wealthy teacher. Their response was, Choir: Albert Bowen, William those countries as well. lished in the May-June 2012 Sister Elizabeth Lewis (from 'Well, indeed, it is wonderful; and Elizabeth Clark;, Daniel By 1956, he was considered a issue of NINNAU & Y DRYCH. ) as their "Welsh we never heard such good and Mary Daniels, Thomas Queen," a title which she car- singing before'." Daniels, Elizabeth Davies, ried with her to the grave. When this group of approxi- Hugh Davies, Mary Aubrey But devotion to the gospel mately 85 Welshmen reached Davies, Margaret Davies, Sarah overshadowed patriotic consid- the valley, President Brigham Davies, Sarah Davis (daughter), Book a WELSH MINI-FEST erations, and separate Church Young asked John Parry, their Ann Davies, Daniel Davies, meetings were settled for in leader, to organize a choir to Charlotte Evans, Mary Evans, place of a Welsh kingdom. sing at General Conference in Ricy James, Thomas and Sarah Marriage of the children and the Bowery. Brother Parry, a Jeremy, Thomas John, Anne grandchildren of Welsh former Campbellite minister Jones, Dan and Jane Jones, John Mormons to non-Welsh speak- and a first-rate musician, Jones, Daniel and Anne Leigh, ers thwarted efforts to preserve responded with enthusiasm. The David Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, the language and culture of the choir that he directed was the William Lewis, Isaac and Eliza old country. nucleus of what would become Nash, Cadwallader Owen, The oldsters, however, con- the world-famous Mormon Margaret Owen, Anne Parry, tinued to have a periodic Tabernacle Choir. Caleb and Catherine Parry, John "Eisteddfod" (competitions in As conductor of a group of Parry, David and Laura Peters, song and verse, a Welsh tradi- singers who lived a thousand David and Mercy Phillips, Evan tion), and to carry on with each miles from the nearest music Rees, Owen Roberts, Ann in their preferred tongue. Many, store, Brother Parry had to over- Thomas Benjamin and Lettice in fact, did not ever take the come numerous obstacles in Thomas, Margaret Thomas, trouble to learn English. preparing his vocalists for their Rees Thomas, Samuel Thomas, The fame of the Welsh for performances. Edward and Sophia Williams, for your organization singing came with them as they Printed music was simply not Rice Williams and Samuel crossed the plains in 1849. The available; consequently, part of Williams. Traditional Welsh Folk music with Moch Pryderi other pioneers of the G. A. each rehearsal had to be devoted In honor of Utah's Welsh tra- Smith Company were enchanted to just memorizing the words of dition stemming from pioneer Traditional Welsh folk dancing, taught and by the melodious strains from the songs. Until they learned the days, the College of Fine Arts the Cambrians for whom sing- lyrics those who had no books and the College of Humanities demonstrated by Sian Frick ing was as natural as breathing. "mumbled" the tune in their at Brigham Young University William Morgan, a partici- respective parts. sponsored a Welsh Festival Traditional Welsh Story telling by Cindy Roser pant in the "Welsh Choir," Another complication was (Eisteddfod) on March 1, St. recorded: "As we sang the first that many Welshmen could not David's Day. www.mochpryderi.com part of 'When the Saints shall sing in English, and no one but [Excerpt from an article pub- or 540-659-2063 come,' we saw the English and the Welsh could sing in that lished in the April 1985 issue of the Norwegians and everyone, I ancient Celtic tongue. Y Drych.]

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 13 Wales Review By Lise Hull SIZE OF WALES Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It will ary have been revived by a (http://www.sizeofwales.org.uk) deliver courses to about 34,000 Welsh businessman. Gareth aims to bring everyone in Wales students across four counties in Woodham wants to harness together to help sustain an area campuses from Denbigh to tidal power between south of tropical forest the size of . It will also have Wales and Weston-super-Mare Wales as part of a national business and research facilities to create electricity. The UK response to climate change. An and a £70m annual budget. The government in 2010 rejected environmental charity, Size of new college, which will employ plans for a publicly-funded bar- Wales unites communities, 2,000 staff, said it would focus rage, but did not rule out private businesses, organizations, and on providing skills that will schemes. Woodham said his schools to help protect 2 million ensure competitiveness and Severn Lake project "could pro- hectares of rainforest and forge success for the north Wales vide up to 15 percent of the UK lasting links with some of economy. The new Grwp cre- energy requirement from the the world's poorest people. ates an umbrella organization to Severn." His plan is to build a of Size of Wales are oversee the operation of the 7.7 mile concrete causeway, linked directly to rainforest pro- three member colleges, and with 198 hydro-electric tur- Clockwise from the top Adam Middleton, Shon Morgan, Dion jects and communities to assist completes the process begun bines, stretching from Brean Jones, coach Mike Evans and Chris Tull. sustainable management of for- two years ago when Coleg Down, near Weston-super- est resources and to make a sig- Llandrillo Cymru merged with Mare, to Lavernock Point in FIVE TALENTED young Dion Jones, from De Vere nificant contribution to reducing Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. south Wales. The £14 billion chefs have been selected to rep- Carden Park, who recently global carbon emissions. For scheme would create a 145,000 resent the junior Welsh National became the first Welsh chef more information about joining A £6 MILLION refur- hectare tidal lagoon in the Culinary Team at the Culinary ever to win the International a "tribe," visit the website at bishment of a 13th Century Bristol Channel. Olympics in Germany in Escoffier Challenge Grand Final http://www.sizeofwales.org.uk/t Pembrokeshire castle once dam- October. The team, which is in France. The team members ribes/hiraeth_-_i_miss_wales. aged in a Civil War siege has THE MID WALES Red coached by Mike Evans, a are reigning National Junior been completed. Roch Castle Squirrel Project has received catering lecturer at Coleg Chef of Wales Adam Middle- has near was com- £12,000 funding from Environ- Llandrillo Cymru, Rhos on Sea ton, from Bodysgallen Hall returned from a trade mission to pletely wrapped in plastic dur- ment Wales to help support con- and Welsh National Culinary Hotel, ; Chris Tull, India with the promise of up to ing restoration to protect the servation. The unique nature of Team manager Graham Tinsley, from the Castle Hotel, £800m investment in Wales stonework during its conversion the Tywi forest in Carmarthen- executive chef at De Vere Conwy; Shon Morgan from from Tata Steel over the next into a "corporate retreat." The shire has enabled red squirrels Carden Park near Chester, was Park Lodge Hotel, Aberys- five years. Declaring his first owner, architect Keith Griffiths, to survive there longer than in selected after months of training twyth; and Harri Williams from trip to the country a major suc- also has plans to create a small the rest of south Wales. New meetings. Appointed captain is De Vere Carden Park. cess, the First Minister said the hotel at . funding has allowed the project group's decision to invest so to undertake a large survey of Rutland Wildlife Trust. The two Hand of a Woman," author John much new money in its plants AN ENVIRONMENTALLY- the Cothi and Gwenffrwd val- ospreys which ended up at Morris claims he has proven here should be seen as a mas- friendly new school has opened leys to assess where squirrel Glaslyn were probably flying "beyond reasonable doubt" that sive vote of confidence in in , with hopes it will activity can be observed and to back to Rutland on similar lati- Lizzie was behind the infamous Wales. As yet, the exact nature generate half its energy needs. involve landowners in red squir- tude. It was a miscalculation in Ripper mass murders. Lizzie of the new Tata investment pro- Ysgol yr Hendre in Caernarfon rel conservation. It has also longitude that helped reintro- grew up in Ynystawe, near jects – and their potential to cre- will use wind turbines and solar supported a program of grey duce ospreys to Wales in 2004 – Swansea, and her family wor- ate any jobs – is unclear, panels, and also recycle rainwa- squirrel control that has been the first time the species had shipped at the Tabernacle although included in the poten- ter. The £9.3 million building targeted to maximize the ben- been officially recorded as chapel in nearby Morriston. Her tial £800m figure is £185m that includes a glass corridor, which efit for red squirrels in their breeding in Wales. father donated the land for the has already been earmarked for will be used as a greenhouse. As core habitat. chapel at a greatly reduced price a new blast furnace at Port well as room for up to 450 pri- THE SCHEME "A Welsh but lost his money in 1888, end- Talbot. mary pupils, it also has facilities THE NATIONAL BOTANIC Landscape," by Coombs + ing up in Swansea bankruptcy for adult education, health, and Garden of Wales has appointed Jones has been announced as court. This, Morris believes, NEWPORT'S historic social welfare initiatives. Pupils its first resident poet. Mab the winner of the National was the catalyst for Lizzie's medieval ship will be preserved were consulted about the Jones, from Roath, Cardiff, will Eisteddfod Architecture Pavil- murderous 19th century cam- for generations to come follow- design, and the school's green use the tranquility and beauty of ion completion for this year's paign. ing the start of a freeze-drying credentials have already earned the garden near Carmarthen in event. The scheme will be built process. The ship, believed to it an industry standard award. Carmarthenshire to inspire her as the architecture pavilion on WORDS INSPIRED by the date back to the 15th century, work. She said she did not have this year's Maes. The jury said, growth of the internet and will have all of its 2,000 timbers THERE WAS SOME posi- an interest in plants until she "The scheme is a delightful gem green issues are among 450 placed in a six ton, custom-built tive economic news with offi- wrote a poem about an unusual which carries through the poetry new entrants in a second edition freeze-dryer. The process, cial figures showing a boost in flower bud at the garden. She of the design to the detail. of a Welsh dictionary. Staff expected to be completed in Welsh exports last year. The will be at the garden three days Named as 'A Welsh Landscape,' working on Geiriadur Prifysgol 2014, will remove excess water official data showed the value a month and will use it to its timber construction sur- Cymru (University of Wales and once complete, will leave of exports for Wales for the inspire her poetry, particularly rounded by a grid of trees is a Dictionary) have been revising the timbers dry to the touch, whole of 2011 increased by about people. The botanic gar- beautiful interpretation of coun- the A to B section. New entries meaning they can be handled £1.629 billion, compared to den first became aware of Ms tryside around us. It will truly beginning with "bio" have risen more easily. The preserved tim- 2010. There was an increase in Jones when she wrote a poem become part of the Welsh land- significantly, from just three in bers will then be stored until exports to both EU and non-EU praising the biggest bud in scape once it is built as part of the first edition to 120. The rise arrangements are made for them countries, up £693 million (13.9 Wales, which bloomed last year the National Eisteddfod." of the web has seen blaenslaes to be placed on display. The percent) and £936 million (13.7 in its Great Glasshouse, called (forward slash) and blogiwr vessel was discovered in the percent) respectively. All of the Poem for the Puya. A MAJOR DONATION (blogger) included. The Welsh banks of the River Usk in June 12 UK areas covered by the from construction materials dictionary was founded in 1920 2002, during construction of the data saw increases over this ABERYSTWYTH has won company Lafarge is helping and the first edition was 80 Riverfront Theatre. It was exca- period, with Wales having the Wales' first Purple Flag award Eisteddfod organizers keep "on years in the making, eventually vated piece by piece by a team seventh largest increase. for providing evening visitors track" in the build-up to this completed by a team of experts of archaeologists and is one of According to data, total exports with an "entertaining, diverse, year's festival. Through a part- in Aberystwyth in 2002. the largest and best preserved rose in the final three months of and safe night out". The new nership between Lafarge's examples of a ship from this 2011 up by £126 million on the award – similar to the Blue Flag cement works at Aberthaw, and A SOUTH AMERICAN period ever found in the UK. corresponding quarter in 2010. for beaches – is backed by local its stone quarry at Ewenny near teacher who studied Welsh in But that was down on the previ- government, police and busi- Bridgend, the company is the peaks of the Argentine CONSERVATIONISTS have ous quarter by £2 million. The ness. Ceredigion council said donating over £10,000 worth of Andes has been named on the reversed the decline of a species press release notes that the the coastal town always strived stone for the construction of the shortlist for the National of butterfly in Clocaenog increase in exports over the year to create an enjoyable and relax- road and access ways around Eisteddfod's prestigious Learner Forest, Conwy. The population for the whole of 2011 for Wales ing evening for residents as well the Maes, establishing Lafarge of the Year competition. Isaías of small pearl-bordered fritillary was accounted for by increases as visitors. The town joins 29 as one of the major "gold" spon- Grandis spent his youth in the plummeted last year to 1,200 to the USA, Ireland and other Purple Flag holders across sors. Elfed Roberts explained Argentine province of Córdoba, from 2,400 in 2003. But the Germany. the UK. Aberystwyth is the first the difference this Lafarge set in the foothills of the Sierras Forestry Commission Wales town in Wales to receive the sponsorship makes, "This dona- Chicas on the Suquía River. But (FCW) and Butterfly Conser- WALES COULD BE sitting award. tion of material and the exper- when his family moved to vation Wales (BCW) improved on a goldmine worth around tise Lafarge brings with it in Trevelin, Chubut, a Welsh set- its habitat and the population £125m, a new report suggests. THE FIRST OF three osprey terms of the use of the stone tlement in the south of the coun- has now increased. Contractors Mining consultants Snowden chicks has hatched at a nest will make a major difference to try, he became fascinated with were brought in to clear the says the fortune could be lying being monitored by the RSPB in the event, especially with our Wales. The Patagonian village equivalent of eight rugby pitch- untouched in Dolgellau. north Wales and is thought to be unpredictable Welsh weather! has been steeped in Welsh tradi- es worth of scrub and conifer Research was done for Gold the first in the UK in 2012. Two Lafarge plays a major role in tion since John Evans built a along more than a three-mile Mines of Wales (GMW), which other eggs were due to hatch the communities and economies mill there in 1889, and many stretch of rivers and streams in is doing exploratory work. But within a few days of the first. of South Wales and it is a residents celebrate their heritage the forest and creating sheltered, the report stresses the figures Ospreys began nesting near pleasure to be associated with today by learning the language open habitats with marsh violet, are assumptions based on in the Glaslyn Valley in the company for the 2012 and organizing their own the caterpillar's food, which the testing the rock and what has 2004 and to date have fledged Eisteddfod." Eisteddfod competitions. butterfly could use for breeding been mined previously from the 18 chicks. Ospreys have a long and feeding. area. GMW managing director history in Wales, dating back to IT WAS THE unlikeliest of WALES SHOULD acquire Ed McDermott says 500,000 medieval times when they were revelations that linked a little- powers to enable it to impose a A NEW SUPER-COLLEGE, ounces could be worth up to referenced in the , known Welsh village with the 60mph speed limit on dual car- which is the largest further edu- $200 million. The report and the 1316 Coat of Arms for most notorious killer in British riageways. This is one of a cation institution in Wales, is said it was hoped the area Swansea and West Glamorgan history. But parishioners say series of recommendations in a launching after being given the holds 130,000 to 500,000 feature an osprey. It wasn't until they are less than convinced that new IWA report published go-ahead by the Welsh govern- ounces of gold. 1997 that osprey began moving Jack the Ripper was in fact recently in response to the ment. Three north Wales col- south of the Scottish border Lizzie Williams, daughter of Welsh Government's consulta- leges are merging to create PLANS TO BUILD 12 man- thanks to a trans-location pro- wealthy and renowned local tin tion on its forthcoming Grwp Llandrillo Menai: Coleg made islands as part of a tidal gram between Scottish Heritage magnate Richard Hughes. In his Sustainable Development Bill. Llandrillo, and barrage across the Severn estu- and the Leicestershire and new book "Jack the Ripper: The (Continued on page 26)

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The River Dee (Afon Dyfrdwy in Welsh) at Llangollen, Wales. This small town hosts the International Eisteddfod, a festival of music and dance held every sum- mer. Choirs, soloists and dance groups from all over Europe and beyond compete in their national costumes. In 1955, Luciano Pavarotti was training as a schoolteacher when he traveled to Llangollen aged 19 as a member of the Choral Rossini, a male chorus from Modena, northern Italy. The choir also included his father, an opera lover and gifted amateur tenor. They won first prize, and this fired Pavarotti's musical ambitions. He later said that this was the most important experience of his life. This year the festival is held July 3rd through July 8th. Photo by Ken Knott. tHe RoYAls By Lyn Gardiner 1922-2003 All week I have been watching the celebra- es to improve conditions in the mines came to tion of Queen Elizabeth's fifty years* on the naught, and things got worse until the war throne of England. It brought back memories of broke out in 1939. my childhood and I recall all the excitement The war years brought some prosperity to connected to that time in history when the the valleys, and life got better. Many coal min- Prince of Wales abdicated the throne to marry ers were killed during the war, not only in the Mrs. Simpson. mines but also on foreign soil. When King George V died in 1935, and Fighting the enemy, the King and Queen Prince Edward became King there was great stayed in London during the blitz, and folks rejoicing in the valleys, as he had a lot of loyal admired them for that. followers, and among them the coal miners. Like my Dad, I am not a royalist, for they They thought that when he was crowned, he were crowned. The villages in Wales were all have never done anything to improve the lot of would improve conditions in the coal mines. decorated with flags and bunting, and streets the people of Wales. The title "Prince of My Dad, who started the miner's union in the were closed off and lined with tables loaded Wales" is only a courtesy bestowed on a male pit in Nantgarw, was no royalist, and he gave with food. Children wore fancy paper hats and heir to the throne: Wales should have been a speeches at the union meetings; he would tell pulled apart their crackers. Crackers are made of country in its own right! Folks like my Dad the men not to depend on the government or the cardboard and paper, and when pulled apart they fought for home rule for Wales; he was a Prince of Wales to help them; that the only way make a bang. member of since its beginning. to improve conditions was to strike. Later years King George VI was a very shy person; he So far his dream has not come true. "In union proved him right, and coal miners enjoyed bet- stuttered and this made it hard for him to speak is strength" - maybe some day the Royals will ter wages until the mines were shut down. to the people. not rule my homeland. I recall when the Duke and Duchess of York The abdication of the Prince of Wales was the main subject of the Newsreels in those days, and "Cymru am Byth". *Written in 2002. folks in the valleys lost faith in him. His promis- Till we meet again.

Section Y Drych July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 15 Collywobble Return Ticket By Malachy Doyle and illustrated by Petra Brown By Eigra Lewis Roberts Reviewed by Cindy Roser Reviewed by Bill Reese Collywobble is a paperback its first wobbly attempts to Eigra Lewis Roberts is one of children’s book written by stand and keeps him. Wales’s greatest living Welsh- Malachy Doyle and illustrated The rest of the story tells how language authors. Her first by Petra Brown. Collywobble bravely saves his novel, “Brynhyfryd,” was pub- The cover depicts a loveable mother and the farmer when lished when she was only 20 dog with a clever smile and they find themselves in a des- years old. Since then, she has eyes wide with interest sitting in perate situation. The farmer’s written more than 30 works, a vehicle with his paws appear- kindness is reciprocated and the including novels, short stories, ing to be on the dash as he peers “useless” dog is the hero. books for children, biographies, through its front window. This I adore triumphant stories like returning to his birth country of and plays. cover alone makes you want to this one; they give children Ireland. Her latest novel, “Paid a open the book. When you do, goals to aim for and teach that Illustrator Brow lives in Deud,” was published in 2011. you’ll find a heart-warming we can overcome. North Wales. This book is her She won the Prose Medal at the story of a brave collie pup. This book reaffirms a lesson second collaboration with National Eisteddfod in 1965 and The story begins with sheep- that I often have to be reminded Doyle. Collywobble is pub- 1968, and the Crown in 2006. dog Bess giving birth to seven of – “never pre-judge” because lished by Pont Books at She is the author of the TV series pups. The hero of the story is appearances are not always www.ppontbooks.co.uk. Price “Minafon,” and is also known rejected by all as the other six what they seem. It will tug at of the book is £5.99. In addition for her translations, having find homes. Farmer Joe (Bess’s your heartstrings. to a great story, it includes translated “The Diary of Anne owner), however, finds this tini- Doyle is the respected author large, colorful, realistic illustra- Frank,” among others, into Welsh. est of pups endearing, naming of over 50 books. He lived in tions. Children and parents ”Return Ticket,” first pub- him “Collywobble,” because of Wales for many years before should love it. lished in 2006, was her first everyday Welsh life: her home, English language novel and her school, the Chapel, first readers who until now have boyfriends, first kisses, and been unable to read her works town gossip. She writes short ‘On This Mountain: will not be disappointed. It is five line poems about the peo- the story of a young girl, Helen ple in her life, and sees humor Owen, and her life and thoughts in almost every situation. Her Essays on Ten Welsh Mountains’ as she was growing up in a Mam is the cornerstone of her small -quarrying town in life, who helps her understand Images by Ray Wood Reviewed by Lise Hull North Wales in the late 40’s or the events in her life as she early 50’s. “Return Ticket” is makes the transition to The Welsh are intimately tied particularly its mountains, has semi-autobiographical and cov- adulthood. to their landscape. It evokes a to offer. ers about two years in Helen’s For anyone interested in sense of place, continuity, and A complete list of the essays: life, ages 10 through 12, and is Welsh life or anyone looking culture that binds its inhabitants “Mynydd Tynybraich,” by written as a first person narra- for a “good-read,” this is the together. In this book, 10 Angharad Price; tive. There are no chapters, just book. I cannot recommend it authors have chosen 10 moun- “Mynydd y Gwrhyd,” by diary-like entries, some short, enough. For those of us who do tains to write about, evoking Alun Wyn Bevan; no more than a paragraph, and not read Welsh, it is sad to think their own sense of the landscape “Cader Idris,” by Bethan some as long as two pages. that there are more than 30 and the things that characterize Gwanas; The style of writing is capti- works by this marvelous and Wales as a special place. “The Blorenge,” by John vating. You become caught up talented author that are out of Virtually every part of Wales is Barnie; in Helen’s world to the point our reach. I can hear my Welsh represented, from the Blorenge “On the Black Ridge,” by Jim where it is hard to put the book friends saying “Shame on you! in the south to Cefn Du in the Perrin; down. There is no drama; no- You should learn Welsh!” north. The stories are as differ- sion in the words and images “Dinas Brân,” by Jane that fill this fine book. Writers one dies. Helen is a happy, well (unlikely), but can only hope ent as the writers and reflect MacNamee; adjusted child from a good fam- that someone will undertake a their personal ties, memories include a mountain-climber, an “Y Berwyn,” by Iolo academic, and Eisteddfod win- ily infused with a good helping few translations of Eigra Lewis and admiration for the moun- Williams; of Methodist guilt, but her Roberts’s works soon (more tains they describe. ners, as well as television pre- “Garn Fawr,” by Mererid senter, Iolo Williams, and the observations about her life, likely). 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Page 16 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Section Y Drych For Women, for Wales and for Liberalism: Caneuon Cymraeg Heddiw Women in Liberal Politics in Wales 1880-1914 Gan Edward W. Reid By Ursula Masson Reviewed by Marjorie Donchey In this issue we have two releases with contrasting musical styles, one from a young band and another from an artist who is Meticulously researched, this did come from family owned a well established singer/songwriter. slender book (251 pages) is newspapers whose families aimed at readers who care about included women. And at one – the smallest details of the politi- point even without the vote, Y Blaidd self titled debut release cal climate of South Wales at women were able to withdraw At the moment it's getting harder to find CD releases by new the turn of the 20th century. their support in one election artists here in Wales and there are Masson, who died in 2008, thus causing the Liberal Party to a number of reasons for this. The depended on such original lose a seat in Parliament. first is the fundamental change in sources as minutes of political Throughout the book, Masson the recording industry, whereby meetings and journalistic shows the contrast between the the potential revenue from selling accounts of the events. She proceedings of the groups in CDs has reduced considerably believed these activities influ- Aberdare and Cardiff. due the popularity of downloads. enced gender relationships in Included is an appendix con- While artists who can sell legal Wales up to the present. taining biographies of more downloads will still make some Hardly a united group, the than a dozen women involved in money, downloads where the women differed in their mem- the politics of South Wales. user pays nothing (legal or other- bership in numerous groups Although numerous women wise) will clearly not generate with varying emphases. Among were involved, Masson did sin- any revenue for the artist. Also in these were temperance, dises- gle out one, Nora Phillips, also Wales we have a unique unfortunate situation whereby the rev- tablishment of the Church of known as Lady St. Davids, for enue from radio play on Radio Cymru has been reduced, and England, home rule for Ireland, special attention, mentioning this has adversely impacted the number of new CD releases and of course, suffrage. The dames." her influence on several pages, over the last 18 months or so. Consequently there have been many diverse groups, such as They also took for granted including the fact that she was few actual CDs by new artists, but in compensation many bands the Welsh Union of Woman's that they would be supported by first president of the WUWLA. and individuals have been putting out some titles for legal Liberal Associations, (the men in their quest for suffrage Paperback 224 pages $25.00 download on their web sites. One of these bands is Y WUWLA) are identified and so were sadly disappointed Published by the University or Blaidd, who have released three tracks as an EP on their web throughout the text by their when Ivor Guest, who had Wales Press / Distributed by the site http://blaidd.bandcamp.com initials. promised to back the women University of Chicago Orders The Blaidd tracks are in a mainstream to alternative rock Although the allegiances var- considered "the serious menace from the U.S.A., Canada, style, somewhat reminiscent of Frisbee among current Welsh ied, generally the women saw which would be the result if Mexico, Central and South bands. These are fairly well done, though they are not as temperance as a solution to women had the vote." Occasion- America: The University of developed as some more experienced bands. However, they are poverty and domestic violence. ally meetings were disrupted, Chicago Press, Chicago worth a listen and "Twm Sion Cati" is the most interesting of Among those in disagreement causing one to be described as a Distribution Center, 11030 S. the three tracks. On the basis of what they have produced so far were the women of the Primrose "hooligan carnival." Langley Ave., Chicago, IL I would give their initial efforts 4 out or 5. League, where the Liberal The women soon learned not 60628 U.S.A. Also available women sought "to counteract to exclude male reporters from from Amazon for $25.00. Ffydd, Gobaith, Cariad – Fflur Dafydd the insidious influence of the their meetings. Some support Fflur Dafydd has been a prominent singer-songwriter active in Wales over the last few years and her last two albums have Welsh Children's Adventure been among the better and more interesting recent releases, particularly her landmark album Takes UK Book Prize "Un Ffordd Mas". Since the Reprinted with Permission from Americymu release of her most recent "Byd Bach" album she has returned to A children's adventure story Commenting on the award, and he a writer and publisher. writing but in recent months we set in Wales around the close of Brian said: "The award came as He adds, "We couldn't live any- have heard a few tracks on Radio the Second World War has won quite a surprise, given that the where more beautiful. Apart Cymru from this new album, a nationwide competition open story is very specific to Wales from my great interest in which was released just in time to small independent publishers. and given that the youthful Stonehenge and the bluestones, for the recent Urdd Eisteddfod. "The Strange Affair of the judges were all from the and local prehistory and folk On this album Fflur has aban- Ethiopian Treasure Chest," writ- Southeast of England. What I traditions, I also write fiction." doned the "Barf" (beard), her ten by Pembrokeshire author love about this competition is He is the author of eight vol- backing band on the last two albums and consequently this Brian John and published by that the judging is done by chil- umes in the Angel Mountain album is much quieter overall, much like the latter part of the Greencroft Books, beat the dren and not by adults. They Saga, all tales about a feisty "Byd Bach" album. To be honest I preferred the more competition in the recently know what they like! The prize and imperfect heroine called developed band sound of hers with the Barf but this album is announced 2011 Wishing Shelf is also an accolade for my artist, Martha Morgan, who lived on not without merit. Of particular note is the song writing, which awards. The organizers entered Boz Groden, since his fantastic the flanks of Carningli – the lyrically remains first rate. Some of the songs delve into recent the book in category 2, for 6-8 illustrations were vital for the mountain which lies between and more distant history, with notably a song about Ray Gravell year old children – and the overall concept and for the his home and the north (rugby player and radio/tv presenter) who died relatively judging was done entirely by "atmosphere" of the story. I Pembrokeshire coast. recently. Of the tracks on the album I liked "Martha Llwyd" children in that age group, from hope that the book will now be John is also the author of a and the opening track "Rhoces" best. However, the tone is a bit primary schools mostly in the adopted by schools throughout number of articles and nearly 70 subdued overall, with more introspective numbers here London area. The competition Wales, and by children who are books, including university compared to the more energetic and often more humorous tone rules allowed both fiction and intrigued by what their grandfa- texts, walking guides, coffee of the previous two albums. Though the album is well done I non-fiction entries. thers might have got up to when table glossies, and books of don't think I'll ever listen to it as much as "Un Ffordd Mas" or In their assessment of the they were young." popular science, and writes on "Byd Bach", and consequently I give it 3.75 out of 5. winning book, the youthful Brian John is a native of topics of local interest related to judges said: "It is a wonderful Pembrokeshire. He read Geo- Wales: tourist guides, books of book, a sort of updated Enid graphy at Oxford University local jokes, walkers' handbooks, Blyton with a touching ending." prior to working in the Antarctic and titles on local folklore and Lots of the students who for a while and then spent 11 traditions. read it found it funny and very years teaching geomorphology In recent years Brian has done well-paced. The illustrations in Durham University. He then radio and TV work, and was throughout the book were moved his family back to featured in the BBC2W pro- also heavily praised by the Wales, to a smallholding, where gram called "The Man from children, "Your illustrator is they set up two small business- Angel Mountain." very talented!" es, his wife as a candle-maker Shepherd: Four Seasons On the Hill Farms of North Wales By Keith Bowen Reviewed by Lise Hull Originally published in 1991, of Welshness itself.” Keith Bowen’s marvelous book Each phase of the shepherd’s on the annual cycle of life and life is highlighted by both paint- work on the hill farms in ings and sketches, which illus- Gwynedd, features the story of trate the key activities that occur sheep farming colored by the as Hardy Welsh mountain sheep author’s dramatic artwork. are bred, raised, sheared and Perhaps best described in the sold. foreword by Jan Morris, The story moves along at a Snowdon Shepherd is “not only swift pace, but details are not a work of art, but a celebration neglected. The author has pro- duced a book that can be appre- ciated both for its revelations ranging from sheep rearing to PUBLISHERS: about hill farming and also for derelict farmsteads to the farm- Submit books for review to: its stunning collection of art. ers themselves. Robert Roser It is highly recommended to Published by Gomer Press, 88 1203 Harbour Dr anyone with an interest in tradi- pages; available directly from Stafford, VA 22554 tional Welsh life, scenic rural Gomer or from Amazon. Cost is USA Wales, and photo-like artwork from $28.88.

Section Y Drych July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 17 Welsh Round-Up Collected and edited by Mona Everett Don’t Neglect “Celtic” Events Sometimes we may miss entertainers. But things are out on excellent Welsh per- changing, so be sure to read the formances by narrowing our fine print and you may be sur- sights to only events billed as prised to see Welsh acts on the “Welsh”. This is understand- schedules. Then, be sure to go able, as in the past, most out and support them and let the “Celtic” festivals seemed to organizers know that the addi- ignore Wales and featured pre- tions are appreciated! dominantly Irish and Scottish ScotsFest Features Welsh Choir Information provided by Côr Cymraeg helped all those members of Côr Cymraeg in attendance salute those who De Califfornia have served their country in the cause of liberty and freedom. At For the fifth straight year, Côr the close of the service, current Cymraeg De Califfornia (the and former members of all Welsh Choir of Southern branches of the military were California) appeared as the invited onto the field for a grand guest choir and provided special “thank you lap” around the music for the Sunday morning arena. Over two hundred peo- The Choir took their place on the field of the Orange County Fair and Event Center’s arena at Drumhead Memorial Service at ple, including several members the 80th annual SCOTSFEST of the Choir and some in wheel- the start of the service just prior to the arrival and Posting of the Colors by the 42nd Black and Highland Games held in chairs, paraded around the arena Watch Color Guard, shown here with Côr Cymraeg choristers amongst the many festival tents. Costa Mesa, California, over as they were applauded and Some of the Choir members are also part of the Black Watch Color Guard. Photo by Sgt. Memorial Day weekend. cheered by the grateful audience. Nathaniel Melancon. For the Drumhead Memorial SCOTSFEST 2012 featured Service, the Choir performed two full days of overlapping the traditional Welsh folk song activities with traditional high- Concert in Six Celtic Tongues Concludes Spring Series “The Ash Grove,” first pub- land games, pipe band, piping Lovers of Celtic music be heard, and in languages in include liner sheets which lished in 1802, and set to the and drumming competitions, were treated to a free concert which many have an interest explain the songs. 1939 text “Let All Things Now massed pipe band presentations, by Madison, Wisconsin-based but few have an opportunity to The concert was part of Living” by Katherine K. Davis: Highland and Scottish country quartet, Navan, on May 19, at hear or learn. “Grace Presents,” the outreach dancing, concerts on several Grace Episcopal Church. Navan They also believe it is impor- concert series of Grace Epis- “Let all things now living, a stages, clan tents, as well as two performs exclusively in the tant for the audience to under- copal Church which offers fre- song of thanksgiving vendor pavilions offering native tongues of Ireland, stand the stories behind the quent Saturday classical and To God our Creator tri- British products of all types and Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, songs, so each song was pref- folk concerts. The project is umphantly raise; varieties including The Welsh Brittany and the Isle of Man. aced with an explanation in supported by the Dane County Baker, purveyor of delicious Who fashioned and made us, Navan’s philosophy is to sing English. Although they sang a Cultural Affairs Commission Welsh Cakes. SCOTSFEST songs rarely heard any more. capella, it was possible to with additional funding provid- protected and stayed us, 2012 is sponsored by the United Their website states: imagine the sounds of various ed by local foundations. By guiding us on to the end of Scottish Society of Southern This idea of concentrating on instruments resonating through The performances are all free our days.” California. songs not otherwise being sung the beautiful historic nave. and casual, and all concerts are much leads to our philosophy That day, their Welsh songs at Grace Church, 116 West behind singing only in the included Dyffryn and Mi Washington Avenue, on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celtic languages. While there Gysgu. They also sang Ar Hyd Capitol Square in downtown are a great many beautiful y Nos, but they used their own Madison. songs sung in English in the arrangement, so while a well- The summer series began Includes Y Ddraig Goch Celtic manner, these tend to be known song, it was still some- June 9, and there also will be Don’t be shy about inviting way to Five Points South where much more widely recorded thing different. The hour-long concerts on July 14 and August your Welsh organization to join it culminated with bagpipers and otherwise accessible to the concert gave listeners a hint of 25. Additional information may in for even the most Irish of cel- and Irish musicians and bands public. We sing in the Celtic what is available on their four be found on the church’s ebrations! After all, how often entertaining at various restau- languages to bring people CDs, which are available from Facebook page. have we heard, “St. Patrick was rants and bars. songs that would not otherwise their website. The CDs also Welsh”? Billy Price has been the Billy Price, a founding mem- champion of the Welsh cause in Brit Week Los Angeles showcases ber of the Alabama Welsh Alabama for years and a major Association, proudly carried the voice in attempting to get the Internationally-famous Welsh arship to the Royal Academy of the US to a media favorite. She in the 27th Prince Madoc sign back on dis- mezzo-soprano and crossover Music. Having launched her and her dance partner finished Annual St. Patrick’s Day play in Mobile. There is a singer Katherine Jenkins – a musical career following gradu- second in the competition, hav- Parade, Saturday, March 17, YouTube video of the parade featured contestant on Season ation with a UK record-break- ing performed at a high level 2012, in Birmingham, Alabama. and the AWA can be seen at 14 of ABC’s Dancing with the ing deal for six classical throughout the show’s season. The parade started at the Alys about the 7:40 mark on the Stars – was part of the guest albums, her recordings have BritWeek is a 501(c)3 that Stephens Center and wound it’s video. musical talent at BritWeek’s since earned six number one organizes a program of events gala Evening with Piers Morgan spots on the UK classical charts. every spring in California, to in Conversation with Jackie She has performed before Her highlight and celebrate the links Collins, benefiting Children’s Majesty The Queen on two between the Golden State and Welsh News from Across Hospital Los Angeles, on occasions, as well as in many the . The pro- Friday, May 4, at the Beverly appearances in benefit concerts gram encompasses film and The Other Pond Wilshire Hotel. for UK servicemen and women. television, music, literature, art, Aloha. Greetings from Maui – be 11am–1pm US/Canada west Katherine Jenkins is a classi- Having been a featured singer in fashion, design, cuisine, retail, Hamish Burgess, the show pro- coast, 12–2pm Mountain time, cally-trained singer who was a 2011 on Dancing with the Stars, sport, science and technology, ducer and host of the Maui 1–3pm Central time, 2–4pm member of the Royal School of she returned to the show this philanthropy and business links, (Hawaii) Celtic Radio Show Eastern time, 3–5 pm Canadian Church Music Cathedral year as a contestant, where she and emphasizes creativity, inno- wrote in to share a bit about his Maritimes, and 6–8pm in Singers before winning a schol- went from a virtual unknown in vation and excellence. show and work in the Islands. Ireland and the UK. He quite regularly plays These days, traditional and Welsh tracks on his weekly modern Celtic art take up most show, and did a Welsh music of his time. Some of his recent Share your ideas! Writers Needed for special in honor of St. David’s art graces the album and DVD Day, on his February 26th Maui covers of The Irish Rovers Celtic Festival Forum on LinkedIn is a Celtic Life magazine Celtic Radio Show. He featured band, now in their 46th year. new place to find ideas and to offer sug- Welsh artists Siân James, The logo he created for the band Thanks to the Ottawa Welsh Society Ffynnon, Scantily Plaid, Yr is on stages around the world, gestions about what makes a great festi- Hwntws, Fernhill, 4 Yn Y Bar, and was recently seen on val, including entertainment and ven- Here is an excellent opportunity to be Jamie Smith’s Mabon, Plethyn, national PBS television. dors. This small, but informed group sure Wales is included! Aberjaber, Mynediad Am Samples of his art can be seen at welcomes new members. Whether Celtic Life magazine, published in Ddim, and Chloe Matharu. He www.mauiceltic.com/gallery.htm. you’re looking for ideas to hold your also played tracks about Wales Scroll down to find a piece Halifax, Nova , is looking for from Sue Richards (her husband called “Beltaine”. That piece first festival, or how to improve a long- writers to contribute to their print maga- is Welsh) and the Makem contains some figures from The running tradition, or if you’ve just had zine and to their website. The print for- Brothers (Rhondda Valley). Mabinogion, with Blodeuedd and the most amazing event ever and want to mat is published four times a year. The weekly radio show details are Lleu, and Blodeuedd as an owl. share, you will find a welcome here. If you are interested, please contact on the Celtic Events page at Hamish will be doing some You can find answers to ‘what is the http://mauiceltic.com/events.htm. traveling himself this summer, Stephen Patrick Clare, Managing Editor The show also has a Facebook but has left his playlist in right number of vendors?’ or ‘what are of the magazine at: 1-902-405-5332 or page and listeners may interact capable hands and has promised some good ideas for children?’ and [email protected]?. with Hamish while he is on air to call in to the show from many other burning questions, or ask More information can be found by posting comments there. Cornwall and other stops on his trip. your own and get ideas from experi- on their website: www.celticlife.ca. For those readers not living Hamish Burgess may be con- enced festival organizers. If you don’t on the island of Maui, the radio tacted at: MAUI CELTIC, show is available live online at P.O.Box 1323, Lahaina, know how LinkedIn works, chances are www.manaoradio.com. Local Maui, Hawaii 96767-1323 excellent that someone in your society time will be 8–10 am (Hawaii), USA or 1-808-264-5190 or does (or has a grandchild who does)! which for the summer will now [email protected].

Page 18 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Welsh Round-Up Collected and edited by Mona Everett Cousins Meet in Vermont on St. David’s Day By Janice B. Edwards apart from each other for most father’s mother (Mary Ellen of their lives, and even graduat- Roberts) were sisters. Their Roberts cousins Mary Ann ed from the same high school. nains (grandmothers) lived in Reynolds, Granville, New York, However, they have not known South Poultney, as did their and Carol Denniston, West each other until recently. It is great-grandparents, Hugh C. Pawlet, Vermont, met recently only in recent years, through and Sarah (Lewis) Roberts. at the full-house dinner banquet their membership in the St. Hugh was blacksmith and event held at AJ’s Restaurant, David’s Society, that they have grocer, born in Caernarfon- sponsored by Poultney Area St. gotten to know each other. shire, Wales. Sarah was born David’s Society. The society’s Their lives and the lives of their in Talyllyn, , event held in celebration of St. parents and grandparents took Wales. The couple emigrated in David, Patron Saint of Wales, their respective families in dif- the late 1800’s to the Vermont/ was the 24th anniversary holi- ferent directions, a separation New York Slate Valley from day gathering of the St. David’s not uncommon amongst today’s , Merionethshire, Society. families as the generations Wales. They are both buried in Genetic Welsh cousins, Mary expand and age. Poultney cemetery. Ann and Carol have resided Mary Ann’s mother’s mother Several other Slate Valley geographically only a few miles (Sarah Roberts) and Carol’s Roberts clans, including mem- L–R: Cousins Mary Ann Reynolds, Granville, NY, and Carol bers of the Roberts, Denniston, West Pawlet, VT, happy to meet at last. another Roberts clan from Ffestiniog Union, and a Cwm y late Eleanor (Evans) Williams Their ancestors primarily Glo Roberts clan were also pre- McMorrow. It is a fellowship arrived from villages in North sent at the March 4 event, as organization comprised of Wales between the years 1840 were many other non-Roberts many descendants of Welsh and 1950. clans. immigrant families whose her- For more information Poultney Area St. David’s itage is a sizable portion of the about the society, visit: Society, Inc. was founded in heritage of the Vermont/New www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~p 1988 by Helen T. Jones and the York Slate Valley’s history. asds/ . One-of-a-kind Lovespoon Raffle to The front window of the library was decorated with items of Welsh interest during the month of May, while the Welsh in Benefit Oregon Eisteddfod America Panels were on display inside. This year’s West Coast design. Jen has kindly donated and we very much hope you Eisteddfod will be held at the one of her lovely ‘Tree of Life’ will support us in our endeavor! Multnomah Arts Center in designs and David has been It only takes one ticket to Welsh Panels Draw Portland, Oregon, on Saturday, working on carving it into this win...there’s no reason why that October 13, and once again year’s spoon. Building on the ticket shouldn’t be yours!” Interest in Wisconsin Cardiff-born David Western and tree of life theme, they decided The West Coast Eisteddfod is Ohioan Laura Jenkins Gorun that ‘Celebrate Your Roots’ will sponsored by the Meriwether The Cambria-Friesland originally written in Welsh are teaming up to produce the be the motto for this year’s Lewis Memorial Eisteddfod Historical Society sponsored the by Daniel Williams in 1894 Eisteddfod Lovespoon. As in lovespoon; a motto which is Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-prof- display of the Welsh in America and called Hanes Boreuol previous years, the lovespoon also perfectly apt for the entire it, so donations may be tax- Panels for the month of May in Proscairon, Wisconsin. It will be raffled off to a lucky West Coast Eisteddfod. Jen is deductible. the Jane Morgan Public Library, reveals marvelous stories of the winner during the Eisteddfod. originally from Tintern, Wales, Information about the in Cambria, WI. Cambria is a Welsh in Wisconsin from the The money raised from the raf- and now resides in northern Eisteddfod and raffle tickets historic Welsh settlement and 1840’s onward and also pro- fle sales will go directly to sup- California. Her artwork can can be found on Ameri- many descendants of the origi- vides details about individuals porting the event. been seen at http://www.celti- cymru.net or by emailing nal pioneers remain in the area. and events of those early days David has been carving cartstudio.com/. [email protected]. More Besides viewing the Panels, in the Fox Lake, Cambria, lovespoons for 20 years and his David adds, “Celebrating our information about David’s visitors were able to take home Dalton and Columbus areas. work is now in collections Welshness with one of our spoons, and updates on the booklets with information about The Welsh Panels and other around the world. He currently most endearing and enduring progress of the 2012 spoon the Welsh in America, free information about Wales and makes his home in Victoria, Welsh traditions (three cheers can be found in his blog at copies of Ninnau & Y Drych, the Welsh are available free of B.C. Laura comes by her inter- for lovespoons!) is what the http://davidwestern.blogspot.com/. and information about the charge by contacting the est in lovespoons via her Welsh Eisteddfod Spoon is all about, Welsh in the local area. The Department of the First grandfather. She left the finan- guest book included names of Minister, Welsh Government, cial rat race four years ago and some guests from out-of-state, Wales International Center, 845 now spends as much time as as well. Third Ave., New York, NY possible carving lovespoons. For those wanting to learn 07302, or at 212 745 0407. Her work can be seen at http: more about the Welsh history of More information is also avail- //www.jenkinslovespoons.com/. the area, the Society is selling able at www.wales.com. The Brilliant Celtic artist Jen copies of the book Early Panels are excellent for a com- Delyth has also been contribut- History of the Welsh in the munity display, and the various ing to this year’s lovespoon Proscairon District of Wisconsin, handouts are always appreciated translated by Phillips G. and by attendees at society events. Martha Davies. This book was

Jay Williams, of the Cambria-Friesland Historical Society, in front of the Welsh informational table in the library. Jay was instrumental in getting the Panels to Cambria and setting up the display. Photos by Mona Everett.

Rain or Shine 123th Annual Welsh Festival in Fredericksburg, Virginia To be held on Saturday, September 22 from noon to five PM in front of the James Monroe Museum in the 900 block of Charles Street in the historic section of Fredericksburg. Iona, Moch Pryderi and Jodi James in This is the artist’s early draft Concert, 23rd Annual Fredericksburg Welsh Festival, 900 for the 2012 Eisteddfod Block of Charles St. Lovespoon, which will be Info: 540-659-1879 or www.welshfred.com carved of cherry wood. Follow its progress on David’s Western’s blog.

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 19 Welsh Round-Up Collected and edited by Mona Everett Welsh Cemeteries’ Info Preserved Newport History Center gravestones, she obtained the lot volunteers have recently re- numbers from the Newport discovered two abandoned History Center but then noticed Welsh cemeteries in Newport, that the History Center’s list of Herkimer Co., NY. They have Newport cemeteries did not entered the names of people match the list that was on Find they have identified as being A Grave. That was when she buried there into Find A Grave realized that there were aban- online. There is information doned cemeteries that had been about the Davis Cemetery largely forgotten. and the Newport Calvinistic The cemetery called the Methodist Cemetery (Salem Newport Calvinistic Cemetery Church). on the Find A Grave website is The Davis Family Cemetery also called the Salem Cemetery is located on a farm that was in the book Memory Stones: A once owned by John Davis. History of Welsh-Americans in According to the book, The Central New York and their History of the Town of Newport Churches, by Jay G. Williams, 1806 to 1906, there were over III. According to that book, the 85 people buried there, but the church was founded in 1842 and book names only 7 of them. The by 1844 the building and ceme- To give us some of the best examples of what they found, Roberta sent these photos of the first burial was John Davis in tery were in use. gravestones of Eliza Charles and Jonah Eynon. Both are buried in the Newport Calvinistic 1805 and the last known burial The Rev. David R. Williams, Methodist Cemetery. Eliza died on December 1, 1841, aged 8 years and 8 months. She was the was Mariah Davis in 1858. who also served at Penygraig in When someone got permission Remsen, NY, was the church’s daughter of David and Ann Charles. The inscription on her stone reads, “Be ye also ready: from the owner to “read” the pastor during the 1840’s. There for in an hour as you think not the Son of man cometh”. Jonah Eynon was born February 13, cemetery some years ago, there was a long list of subscribers in 1779, in Wales, and died April 9, 1877, in Frankfort, Herkimer Co., NY. Both photos used with were only a few stones that 1842 but by 1860 the church permission. were legible, and they were had only 6 members and closed migrated west from Herkimer have so little information about All requests for information lying on the ground. Using all shortly after that. The church and Oneida Counties. Since them and that their graves are should be addressed to: Barb of the available sources, volun- was torn down in 1886. there are no known photographs unmarked and their names for- Curran, Historian, Newport teers were able to find only the Until he died in 1917, DeWitt of the church in Newport, gotten.“ History Center, P.O. Box 23 names that are now listed on Jenkins, the son of a former Roberta suggests it may have As of now, there are no 445, Newport, NY 13416. Find A Grave. trustee, made sure that the looked something like the known photographs of the peo- Phone: 315-845-8434 or email The other abandoned Welsh grounds were cared for. The church in Freedom, which can ple who are buried in these [email protected]. cemetery, the Newport Calvi- cemetery was then neglected be seen on Wikipedia. cemeteries. There was only the If you live in a historically nistic Methodist Cemetery, is until the 1970’s when the Roberta contacted the Pres- one Welsh church in Newport, Welsh area, your local Welsh located near where a Newport farmer who bought the adjacent byterian Church archives for and it is gone now and no pho- society may be interested in Calvinistic Methodist Church farm maintained the property information about the Newport tos have been found. If there a similar preservation project. once stood. The church was for awhile, but that only brought Welsh Calvinistic Church were Welsh schools there, they It is also possible to enlist the built in 1842, and torn down in it to the attention of vandals Cemetery but found that they have found no information help of Eagle Scouts or other 1886. and, consequently, he allowed had less information than was about them. students who are looking for There are no stones standing the underbrush to reclaim the available in Newport. She says, If any readers have any infor- community service projects. in either of these cemeteries and cemetery. Now there are only a “I am not of Welsh descent and mation or photos from Newport Otherwise, it won’t be long only a handful that are intact handful of broken stones lying I am not related to any of the or Herkimer County, please let before a lot of our history is lost and can still be read today. in a grove of trees. people buried in these cemeter- the History Center know about forever. All of this work came about Many of the Welsh families ies, but it disturbs me that we them. because one person first took an who founded the Newport interest. About two years or so Calvinistic Methodist Church ago Roberta Walsh, who volun- moved west, but some only Welsh News from Nebraska teers at the Newport History went as far as western New St. David’s Luncheon Center, discovered the Find A York. The Salem Presbyterian Grave website and started fill- Church in Freedom, Cattaraugus And Program in Lincoln ing requests for photographs of County, NY, was built as the a cemetery that is less than a Calvinistic Methodist Church Welsh heritage was cele- block from her home. To locate by the Welsh settlers who brated in style at the Annual St. David’s Luncheon and Program, held March 24 at St. St. David’s Day Festival–National David’s Episcopal Church in Day of Wales Planned for Lincoln, Nebraska. A free pro- gram of singing, led by Jon Los Angeles 2013 Peterson and accompanied by Plans are well underway about Welsh and Welsh Diana Warner, and a special for the 2013 Dydd Gw^yl Dewi American identity and encour- performance by Brent Shaw Sant, Los Angeles – Diwrnod age continued growth between got things going. Brent is the Cenedlaethol Cymru, to be held the United States and Wales”. music director at First United Jon Peterson, leads the group in singing during the Annual March 3, 2013, at Barnsdall Art Contact Lorin Richards at lorin- Methodist Church and is a fine organist. He put together a Spring Luncheon. Photo provided by Lori McAlister, Park, which overlooks the [email protected] for more info President of the St, David’s Society of Nebraska. Hollywood Hills. and to learn how you can lovely selection of variations The day-long festival will receive free theater tickets. on Welsh hymn tunes. Jay provides a lovely setting for Plans are in the works for a celebrate Welsh and Welsh As another special incentive, Coldwell, a young vocalist, also many of their events. Gymanfa in the fall and they are American culture with live you can receive a free download sang as part of the program. According to attendees, it was working to take events outside performances, workshops, of ‘A Welsh Alphabet’ when The entertainment was fol- a wonderful day of program- of Lincoln and Omaha. They children’s activities, language you “Like” the Los Angeles St. lowed by a reservations-only ming, shopping, remembering hope to have the hymn sing in classes and a vendor market- David’s Day Festival – National Taste of Wales. The light lunch and feasting, and elicited Grand Island, NE. They will place. The public will be Day of Wales Facebook page. included creamy soup, fruit numerous comments about the also have “All Hallow’s Eve ‘N salad and cheese. “just right-ness” of the entire Song” at St. David’s Episcopal encouraged to participate in This original poem, written by th classes and attend performances Lorin Morgan-Richards, is a fun The Society has partnered day, from the menu to the on October 28 and a 12 Night in the Welsh tradition. Welsh way for everyone to learn the 28 with St. David’s Episcopal speaking and the program itself. Revel January 6, 2013, also at Americans will benefit from letters of the Welsh alphabet Church in recent years, which A success in every way. St. David’s. . learning about their culture while also learning a unique through ongoing workshops and story of and St. Dwynwen Celebration in Omaha activities. legend. Each letter correlates to Friday evening, February 3, dler). Rounding out the program of Nebraska. A good time was The outdoor events will be a specific character from Welsh found a small, intrepid group hosts, were Sue Davies (manag- had by all and everyone made it free and open to the public. mythology. gathered at Soul Desires er, Soul Desires) and Sue safely home before the snow Theater events will be priced Look for updates as they Bookstore in The Urban Abbey Keasling (fiddler). came. You can look forward to at $10 for an all-day ticket. become available at of Omaha’s Old Market for This first-ever event was seeing future events in Omaha Organizer, Lorin Richards, says, www.aravenabovepress.com. some lovely fiddling, crafting, designed as outreach to the and in more communities “Our goal is to raise awareness posing for pictures and sam- Omaha community on behalf of around the state. pling Welsh tea cakes, Anglesey the St. David’s Welsh Society cakes and hot tea. Omaha soci- ety members assisting with the event were Gloria Rees Dunbar Message to our Readers (greeter), James Wilson (fid- If your local society has any news or events and/or photos dler), Mary Wilson (crafter), you would like included in the next Welsh Round Up, please Maggie Hernandez (photogra- send them to: Welsh Round Up, 1314 Woodvale Drive, pher) and Leslee O’Bradovich Madison, WI 53716, USA, or email them as attachments to: (organizer). Lincoln members [email protected]. Be sure to include either a phone or 877 366 4844 Lori McAlister (organizer) and email contact. It would be a great help if we could receive daughter Maddie (St. Barrett copies of your local Welsh society newsletters –either via mail Scroggs) and Susan Davies or postal mail– at the above addresses. (Dwynwen, herself), made the The remaining 2012 deadlines are: August 1, October 1, and trip in spite of predictions of December 1. Please send submissions as early as possible to snow. Also traveling up from allow for editing and any questions. www.donhughesrealty.com Lincoln was Jamie Krahn (fid- Page 20 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Welsh Round-Up Collected and edited by Mona Everett Welsh Presence at Scottish Highland Games By Peter N. Williams On Saturday, May 19, the Welsh Society of Delaware once again made its presence felt at the Scottish Highland Games in Fairhill, Maryland. Hosted by the Scottish Games Association of Delaware, Inc. it is one of the biggest and most attended such gatherings in North America. Amid a sea of Scottish flags and clan tartans, the Red Dragon of Wales flew proudly and defiantly to mark Cambrian Board Members, seated: Janet Walquist; left to our special display. As a Welsh Society, we feel right: Jeff WIlliams, Sue Stealey, Jay Huber, Dilys Rana, very honored to have been invit- Gwilym Williams; Marion Hoffman; Ellen Roberts, and ed to the 52nd annual Highland Barbara Jones. Games. The Society’s colorful Sian Frick, Secretary, on right; Peter Williams, President, in booth created lots of interest center; and Menna Holcombe, Treasurer, on left. Photo and enquiries, especially our New Programs for very attractive poster showing courtesy of Emma Barczak. major historical sites in Wales coming back for more). We dis- bership in the Gorsedd of Wales and a list of . played some lovely books, pho- in recognition of his work on Chicago Cambrian Before reading these names, tos, and plaques of Wales behalf of Welsh America. Our many visitors had assumed that recently left to the Society by Secretary, Sian Frick, is very By Barbara M. Jones group, which will have its first they were of Scottish or Irish the estate of our dear friend and well known for her tireless meeting this fall. Our goal is to ancestry. society member, Ron Davies, activities teaching Welsh coun- The Cambrian Benevolent help members and friends learn It is sad to relate that, even who passed away early this year. try dancing at National Welsh Society of Chicago recently how to search for information after all the publicity given to The Welsh Society of American Festivals and Cwrs elected a new President, Dilys about their Welsh ancestors. Pat the creation of the Welsh Delaware was founded at New Cymraeg. Rana, to succeed Barbara M. Kwasigroch, Sandy Stanicek, Assembly in 1997, many Castle, Del., in March 1977 by We owe a special thanks to Jones, who served for four and Barbara Jones will head up Americans, Scots or Irish, still the current President, Peter David Barczak for his design years. Dilys is a native of this group. think of Wales as a little part of Williams. It has continued to and production of the poster and Nannerch in Flintshire, North Since the city of Chicago has Western England. Those who flourish, holding concerts with to those members of the Society Wales, and has lived in cancelled its annual Celtic Fest, visited our Society booth now visiting choirs – one of our first who helped man the booth dur- Wilmette, Ill., for 37 years. She Cambrian plans to have an know otherwise. We signed up featured soloist — ing a very, very hot day in is also Cambrian's archivist, exhibit June 16 at The Highland four new members, no doubt an annual spring Gymanfa Maryland. Thanks also to Elly working with Dr. Bill Jones at Games, to be held in Hamilton attracted to our best-selling Ganu, summer picnics, visits to Barczak, Karen Conley, and to to find ways Lakes, Itasca. Over the years, Welsh cakes. Wales, Christmas parties, Welsh all those who contributed their to preserve the records of our Cambrian recruited many new The Society also sold ginger movies nights and so on. time and cooking skills to our 160 year-old organization. members from contacts made at squares, and bara brith (speck- Our President, Dr. Peter successful display of Welsh culture. Other officers are: Janet Celtic Fest and hopes to do the led bread; in fact, people were Williams, was elected to mem- Walquist, Vice President; Sue same at the Highland Games. Stealey, Secretary; and Ellen Cambrian plans to continue Roberts, Treasurer. its other programs: our annual Over recent months, picnic, July 21; Welsh Film Newyddion o Toronto Cambrian has initiated two new Fest, to be held this fall and By Hefina Phillips sang solos and a duet. Nia programs. The first is a scholar- again in the spring; an annual Contini recited three of her ship program which will award celebration of St. David's Day Spring seems to produce an favorite poems by Shell Silver- two $500 scholarships to mem- in March; and an annual Spring urge to make music, and this is stein. A special thanks to our bers who wish to study Welsh Gymanfa Ganu in April or May. certainly true with the Welsh director, Betty Cullingworth, language, culture, or history in At Christmastime, Cambrian choirs in the Greater Toronto without whom there would be the United States or in Wales. members decorate the Welsh Area. Within one week we were no Merched Dewi, and to Scholarships may also be Christmas tree at The Museum treated to concerts from the Shalom Gao, whose musical awarded to members who par- of Science and Industry and pre- Toronto Welsh Male Choir, the skills make us sound so good! ticipate in events such as The sent a program on "Christmas in Burlington Welsh Male Chorus, No event at Dewi Sant is National Eisteddfod in Wales, Wales" at the museum for the and Merched Dewi and friends complete without tea and good- or the Eisteddfod at The North public. Last December, about – a female choir based in Dewi ies, and our gratitude goes to American Festival of Wales. 300 attended our program fea- Sant Welsh Church, accompa- Betty's sister, Emily, for prepar- Recipients will be expected to turing "The Ddraig Goch" nied by five choristers from ing the post-concert feast! make a presentation at a Welsh Dancers. Ottawa. The following evening, I Cambrian event, or provide a For more details On May 9, the Toronto Welsh attended the Burlington Welsh service. about these programs, Male Voice Choir gave their Jason Howard Male Chorus' 10th Anniversary The other new program is the check out our website: Spring Gala Concert. Under the Gwyndaf Jones and soprano Concert. Of special interest to founding of a Welsh Genealogy Chicagowelshcambrian.org. baton of their director, William Sheryl Clay Newell delighted us me was their soloist, baritone Woloschuk, and with soloist with solos and a duet. Guest Jason Howard. Not only does he Venise Kousace, the choir pianist David Chodoriwsky have a superb voice, he remains Photo Prints Available delighted their audience as thrilled us with his performance a totally delightful person. His usual. of Schuman and Debussy. sense of humor and impromptu The large audience at Dewi Especially welcomed were jokes kept us all in stitches, but If you enjoy the photos by our Wales correspon- Sant on May 11 enjoyed the three of our Sunday school chil- this is not to detract from his dent Robert Jones that we publish in the Literary program presented by Merched dren. Katie Quesnelle and musical superiority. Especially Section, you can now purchase fine art Giclee Dewi and friends. In addition to Kieran Cordy (both 5th genera- wonderful was his duet with prints of them at a special discounted price to the choral offerings, tenor tion members of our church) soprano, Marion Samuel- Stevens, "La Ci Darem La Ninnau subscribers. Mano," from "Don Giovanni." Ontario Welsh Festival The choir's repertoire was Each image is processed in either black and varied and interesting, ranging erally socialized with friends white or stunning colour on A3+ size (23.5" x (Continued from page 2) from Welsh hymns such as 16.5") fine art paper and is supplied unmounted, old and new, including repre- "Llef to Va Pensiero" from sentatives from NAFoW, Hywel "Nabucco." This was the first rolled in a protective postal tube. Niagara Falls hospital after and Mari Davies, and Beth and being rushed in there for a time for me to hear Cenarth, Bill Landmesser. complete with soprano Marion The normal cost is $150 for colour and $130 for blood transfusion; and b) so On Sunday, Betty Culling- many of her friends from home Samuel Stevens and trumpeter black and white but Ninnau subscribers can pur- worth transferred the Chain of Ryan Baker. (Pembrokeshire) were there to Office, gavel, and Pittsburgh chase them at a reduced cost of $100 for colour witness her being honored. The To celebrate their 10th Bible to Meriel Simpson, thus anniversary, the choir, their or $85 for black and white. Postage and packing ceremony ended with Sheryl ending her two years of presidency. Clay Newell serenading director Janice Beninger, and is an extra $8 per print. And now it’s back to the Larisa Gulenco, their accompa- “Myfanwy” with words written grindstone! President Simpson by Cerwyn Davies to the song nist, had produced an excellent To order copies, just send the title of the image called her first Board meeting program complete with the “My Way.” immediately after the final and the month's edition of Ninnau you saw it in In between the official events words of the Welsh items, and Gymanfa Session. The 2013 pronunciation hints. Included (e.g. Brecon Beacons in the snow in the we spent time in the Market Festival will again take place in Place, drank tea, and ate Welsh was the Welsh Tourist Board's December 2006 issue) together with your check Niagara Falls and the visiting latest brochure. Entertaining us for the cost plus postage to Robert Jones, cakes and Bara Brith in the Tea choir will be Cor Meibion Taf, a Room, admired the history pan- in the lobby prior to the concert PO Box 222, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Male Voice Choir from Cardiff. and during the Interval was els supplied by Catrin Brace, A special “thank you” to South Wales, UK, NP7 5YG. Please allow 28 the Welsh Assembly representa- harpist Patricia Johnson. everyone who supported the Quite a superb evening! days for delivery. tive in New York City, and gen- Festival this year.

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 21 Welsh Present at Book Fair Held in Patagonia By Luned González sponsored by the Welsh Centre in Cardiff for several Government and the help of weeks; Rebeca attended a The yearly book fair held in Cymdeithas Cymru Ariannin. course there for a week and then Gaiman, Chubut, Argentina is Juan Davies, Rebeca Henry, spent time at secondary school organized by the Richard J. Caren Jones and Angélica in South Wales; Caren visited Berwyn Library and has been Evans gave vivid reports of school both in South Wales and going on for 28 years. Several their stay in Wales. Juan teaches North Wales. Welsh Patagonian institutions adults, Rebeca teaches Forms All of them were over- were strongly represented. 10,11 and 12 at Camwy whelmed by the abundance of Among the many activities Secondary School, Caren teach- material in the schools and the that took place in the Gym Hall es Forms 7,8 and 9 both in advanced technology at hand. during the Fair that extended Camwy and at Aliwen School, They also commented on the form the 7th to the 10th of June both in Gaiman, and Angélica excellent discipline. They felt (with very cold weather) was a teaches young children. the experience had enriched panel by the local Welsh tutors Angélica traveled to Wales their lives and had been an who had been in Wales to together with her two boys inspiration for their work as receive training in teaching Pablo 9 and Iestyn 7 who teachers of Welsh. Dewi Mefin Jones Is Honored Welsh as a second language. attended the same school at At the end of the panel there These visits were possible which she had her teaching was an interesting exchange Trelew, Argentina–Dewi Mefin Jones (right) was honored thanks to the Welsh Language experience. Juan Davies attend- with the audience. Lois Dafydd, recently by the 's Society of Trelew for his services Teaching Project in Chubut ed classes at the Welsh Adults Menter Patagonia, helped to to the Welsh Community. Among his contributions was the organize the panel and Luned revival of the Chubut Eisteddfod following the celebration in González, coordinator for the Welsh Project, presided. 1965 of the Centenary of the Welsh landing in New Bay. He Another institution present at was also President of the Patagonian Gorsedd for several the Fair was the Regional years. He is seen receiving a framed photography of the History Museum. On one side Society's historical building from the hands of Society's presi- there was an exhibition about dent Graciela Colasante, in the presence of Daniel Hughes, Ellen Davies, better known as member of the Board of Directors, and Verónica Halliday, "Nel Fach y Bwcs", she lived in Treasurer. The event took place during the Annual St. David’s the Chubut valley in the last Day celebration in March of this year. quarter of the XIXth century and her story was written in Welsh by her daughter in law memory of Mair Davies, welsh attended by the Welsh teachers, Marged Jones, from Bala. The missionary who served the Lord Lois Dafydd from Menter, and book has been translated into in Chubut for over forty years volunteer parents. Spanish by Liliana Williams and died in 2010. The bilingual The children had a happy and Dewi Wyn Evans and it New Testament was exhibited time reading books, listening to was sold at the stand. and also sold at the stand. It was stories, painting pictures and Patagonian Welsh tutors who spent time in Wales to receive Some years ago Nel's grand- attended by local pastor Carlos having their faces painted. training in teaching Welsh as a second language. daughter Eiry Palfrey together Ruiz and volunteers from the There were shopping bags with with her son filmed a documen- chapels. the Welsh inscription SIOPA on tary about Nel´s life under the Gaiman Welsh kindergarden sale too. All this was an excel- title "Poncho Mamgu". together with Menter Patagonia lent publicity for the Welsh Pictures of leaders of the also had a stand at the Fair. It classes and the Menter activities Welsh Colony were exhibited was very colorful and was in the area. too and their biographies pre- pared by pupils of Camwy school. There was also a part devoted to show the activities of the school. The stand was attended by Tegai Roberts, curator of the Museum and an enthusiastic group of volunteers from Camwy School who were responsible for selling books of regional interest on behalf of the museum. The Welsh Chapels also had a stand at the Book Fair offering Regional History Museum stand at the Nook Fair. Bibles and Christian literature provided by the Argentine Bible Society. Last year a bilingual New Testament (Welsh- Spanish) was printed by the Bible Society. This edition is in Welsh Chapels stand. Heritage Museum Curator Retires (Continued from page 1) Welsh culture of the area. The history of the beautiful old Welsh Congregational Church in Oak Hill, Ohio, goes back to its construction in 1868 from bricks made locally at the Aetna Brickyard. The church had a tall, pointed steeple, along with a double walk- way and doors for men and women. One of the early ministers, Rev. Evan Evans, Nant-y-Glo, was blind in one eye and was often accused of praying with one eye open to keep an eye on his Gaiman Welsh kindergarden and Menter Patagonia stand. flock. Church records show 175 members in those early years, but with the decline of the Welsh language in the 1890’s, the membership also declined. In 1924, although the church had only 24 YR ENFYS active members, a three-day centennial celebra- tion was held, drawing a crowd so large that loud speakers had to be used so those outside the Quarterly publication of Welsh expatriates the world church could hear the speakers. The Welsh over. Your link with Wales and the overseas Welsh Congregational Church closed in 1962 and the communities. Bilingual content. building was sold to the First Baptist Church. Thus it was in 1971 that the Baptists built a new church and the group led by Mildred Bangert and Rev. James Hanna was able turn Published by Wales International. their dream into a reality by raising the money to purchase the church. When it was chartered by Ohio Secretary of State Ted Brown on May 8, The Welsh-American Heritage Museum in For further information contact: 1972, it was the only Welsh Museum in the U.S. Oak Hill, Ohio. J.B. Jones, 7 Victoria Rd., Old Colwyn, and Mildred was the first and only curator. She to visitors from across the United States, Canada set about receiving, collecting, and organizing and Wales. She has given tirelessly of her time, Clwyd, LL29 9SN, Wales, U.K. Welsh-American books, Bibles, hymnals, records, energy and resources to make sure the Welsh cul- relics, and heirlooms for future generations. ture and traditions of the area live on. As curator, she has extended a hearty welcome (Continued on page 23)

Page 22 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 A Welsh Weekend in Reedsburg, Wisconsin By Janet Morgan America panels depicting life in and sausage gumbo soup. These America. were served as part of the meal Pictures by Betty Timm The first set of workshops fol- on Saturday evening. Many lowed. Ann Lemmenes led a people helped to make the The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu workshop on the harp. She told soups, and Mary said that the Association of Wisconsin held about her harps and demonstrat- famous saying "Too Many its 80th Annual Gymanfa Ganu ed her harp. Several were given Cooks Spoil the Broth," was not at the First Presbyterian Church a chance to play it. Ann played true in this case. in Reedsburg, Wisc., May 4 a solo, "Their Songs Cannot The children's workshops through 6. The sixth Welsh Leave Them," and ended by consisted of assembling a castle Weekend of Wisconsin started playing "All Through the that Joe Whitmore made. They Friday night with a fish fry with Night." also made harps out of card- about 30 people attending. The Geraint Wilkes gave a class board boxes and strings. They buffet was followed with visit- on the Welsh Flag and the made Welsh cakes and baked ing with their friends and hymn National Anthem. Mary them for supper. singing at the Voyageur Inn in Williams Norton taught a group A light snack of Welsh Reedsburg. to make three kinds of soup: rarebit, breads, cookies, and On Saturday morning, people leek, potato and vegetable, beef were given the opportunity to and barley, and Welsh chicken (Continued on page 24) visit different areas in and around the city. This included the Pioneer Log Village near Reedsburg. While at the village, Welsh language lessons were held in the school and in the church, and people practiced singing the hymns with proper Joe Whitmore's lovespoons, pronunciation of Welsh words. These were the hymns to be sung at the Gymanfa Ganu on Sunday. Registration began at 12:30. After people registered, they enjoyed the exhibits in the area. Joe Whitmore had a display of his wooden spoons and also a wooden dragon puzzle. Joan Martin had an exhibit of the Royal Wedding of Will and Kate that she attended. Kim Corbin displayed mannequins dressed as Welsh ladies and other different Welsh items. Triana Muich showed Welsh Becca Crownover and Sian Davis cutting carrots for soup. artists. Kim Corbin made Welsh Mary Williams Norton and Kim Corbin (Mother Goose). rarebit and her brother, Bron Wentzel, made three Welsh breads. Diane Lasceski Michaels had an exhibit of musical instruments: a harp, bagpipes, violin, penny whistle, a drum, a small harp, and a gui- tar. Mona Everett worked very hard to secure the Welsh in

Diane Lasceski Michaels – Ann Lemmenes and her harps. her guitar and chair. Florence Case and Terri Schmidt – soup makers. Heritage Museum Curator Retires (Continued from page 22) always kept the best interests of munity and hope that she will The Welsh North American the village of Oak Hill at heart continue to keep a watchful eye Over the years the Welsh- and to honor her on her 83rd out over the place she has American Heritage Museum birthday, April 30th was pro- served so well. Association also served as home to the claimed “Mildred Bangert The museum is currently Welsh Club of Jackson and Day”. open by appointment. To Gallia counties, the Saint The Board of Trustees for the schedule a visit please call 740- David’s Society, the Gymanfa, Welsh American Heritage 418-5572 or 740-441-7246. held in rotation with Nebo and Museum would like to thank Weekdays only you may con- Tyn Rhos churches, and the Mildred for her outstanding ser- tact 740-682-7706 or 800-282- Advent Carol Sing. Large vice to the museum and com- 7201 ext. 7186. crowds would fill the pews for the noson lawens held there. Mildred and museum volunteers Become a member! held living history days for area Join our mission to preserve and promote our Welsh school children to participate in activities focusing on Welsh heritage and culture in North America culture. (through the North American Festival of Wales, Mildred was always willing featuring the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu, to open the doors of the muse- um to area civic groups who held each year in a different U S or Canadian city; needed a place to meet. Living (through WNAA’s quarterly newsletter HWYL; directly across the street made it (through WNAA’s Publications, including possible for her to open up the museum for visitors who hap- Welsh/English hymnals and song books. pened to stop by and many Visit our website www.thewnaa.org for membership, remember her enthusiasm and love of her job. publications and Festival information. A retired elementary school teacher, Mildred has also been contact WNAA International Headquarters, active in a variety of communi- P O Box 1054, Trumansburg, NY 14886, ty- related activities besides Phone 607-279-7402, fax: 877-448-6633 Partial view of the collection of the Welsh-American Heritage email [email protected] curating the museum. She has Museum.

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 23 A Welsh Weekend in Reedsburg (Continued from page 23) web sites and books. A work- acted out by Joe Corbin, Mary shop called "Making a Proper Williams Norton, Trina Muich, cheese was offered between the Cup of Tea" was presented by Marilyn Schrader, Geraint workshops. Ann Lemmenes, assisted by her Wilkes, Joe Whitmore, Amiyha The second set of workshops sister, Marilyn Schrader. She Muente, and Willem from started at 3:30. Ysgol Gan – Joe used a number of her own tea Illinois. Corbin taught the hymns that cups and teapots and suggested Ann Lemmenes played the were going to be sung on the use of different kinds of harp and Marilyn Schrader Sunday to the people attending. teas. The group sampled many played the spoons. Danny Proud Genealogy – Presented by Kent kinds of teas and cookies. and Pat D'Aprix sang "All Madsden, gave people ideas in The supper served consisted Through the Night" in Welsh finding their family roots using of the three kinds of soup, and Danny played his guitar. breads, and desserts. Danny also sang a rugby song. A Noson Lawen was held on Madeline Corbin and Amiyha Saturday evening. Geraint Muente sang "Jesus Loves Me." Wilkes served as Master of Kim Corbin presented a small Ceremonies and during the slate to Mary Williams Norton evening told a number of sto- on her retirement as a college ries. There were a number of professor. Kim and Mary pre- presenters during the evening. sented Geraint an apron and a Kim Corbin, dressed as Mother shopping bag since he is cutting Goose, introduced the stories. back on his faraway travels to Harriet Hehlinger and Helen Williams Wentzel. Robert Humphries attempted to direct. Robert Humphries and Geraint World Symphony. tell the story of "Goldilocks and The highlight of the evening Wilkes. Diane also sang and Braden Hackbarth played a the Three Bears" in Welsh. It was the presenting of the chair played an original children's on the penny whistle. Diane was acted out by Madeline to the writer of a poem or essay song on her guitar. Michaels played a harp solo. Corbin, Trinity and Amiyha on "Do the Right Thing." There Pastor Joe Corbin then gave the Muente, and Joshua Corbin. were six entries and the winner Sunday afternoon-80th benediction followed by the Rev. Joe Corbin playing the The story of "Snow White was Diane Lasceski-Michaels. Annual Wisconsin State singing of "Cum Rhondda" and and the Seven Dwarfs" was She was presented the chair by "God Be With You." guitar. Gymanfa Ganu Steven Jensen then played the organ postlude at the end A large number of people of the program. A te bach was from Wisconsin as well as out- served by members of the of-state visitors gathered for a congregation. wonderful day of singing. Many, many heartfelt thanks Geraint Wilkes of Hartland, to the Rev. Joe Corbin and Wisc., directed the afternoon of his wife, Kim, and also Mary singing, and Steven Jensen of Williams Norton for the Milwaukee played the organ at great weekend enjoyed by the First Presbyterian Church many people. in Reedsburg. The afternoon began with the prelude followed by the welcome given by Hugh Davis, president of the Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Association of Wisconsin. Hugh thanked Joe and Kim Corbin and Mary Williams Norton for their out- standing work for the conven- The harp children's class taught by Andrea Muente. Students tion. Pastor Joe Corbin gave the are Syenna and Trinity Muente, Madeline Corbin, and Richard Hoege, the bagpiper. opening prayer. The National Anthem of the United States Hannah Holby. and the National Anthem of Wales were sung. There were four groups of hymns sung with each group containing four hymns. There was a special Memorial Hymn sung. Special music was provid- ed by Richard Hoege playing the bagpipes. He played Geraint Wilkes giving history "Coming Home" from the New of flag and anthem.

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Page 24 NINNAU - The North American Welsh Newspaper ® July-August 2012 Oshkosh Welsh Plan Gymanfa Ganu By Jean White project that is being done on 4th Sunday in August. this historic chapel built in the The next the project is the The 90th annual Gymanfa middle 1800's. Here is an repairing of a section of the Ganu is being planned for update of this project. foundation which needs rebuild- Peniel Chapet (Pickett), near The entire chapel structure ing. The Peniel committee Oshkosh, Wisconsin on August and adjoining buildings have would appreciate donations to 26 at 2:30 p.m. been painted. Two doors have help defray the cost of restoring Sisters Marilyn Schrader and been replaced along with com- this important landmark of Ann Lemmenes will be co- bination storm and screen doors. Welsh-American culture. Any directors. Tom White, who has The roofing of the chapel has questions or comments should played the old church pump been repaired. be directed to Jean White organ for 46 years, will be The main entrance has been at 920-922-9424, or e-mail organist. Sarah Conrad, who has repaired where water had [email protected]. played the piano for many entered under the shingles. A Donations may be sent to years, will be pianist. new identification sign has been Jean at 1769 Creek Vu Drive, An article in last year's placed in front of the church North Fond du Lac, WI 54937. July/Aug. NINNAU had infor- including the information of the mation about the restoration Gymanfa Ganu each year on the Obituaries Betty Brown Donald Boothman, Conductor. 29 August 1921 – 17 May 2012 A founding member of were: Colorado Welsh Society, Rehoboth Welsh Church Hosts W.I.S.E. passed away on May Columbine Genealogical 17 in Mesa, Arizona, at age 90. Society, Mayflower Society, Spring Cymanfa Ganu in Delta Elizabeth E. Brown, always The Pilgrim John Howland By Karen Conley Both Sabrina and William known as “Betty,” graduated Society, Welsh Heritage Week, have sung with Baltimore Opera from Albion College, Mich., in and W.I.S.E. Family History Photos by Richard Baskwill Company as well as other clas- 1943 with a B.S. in Chemistry. Society. sical music groups in the She earned her Masters of She was proud to have dis- Capel Cymraeg Rehoboth, Baltimore and Washington area. Library Science degree from covered her family’s direct con- welcomed Donald Boothman Their accompanist on piano for Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, nection to the Mayflower voy- back to Delta on Sunday, May the afternoon was Mr. Andrew in 1953. age. Nearly every year for 6, for the Annual Spring Stewart of Baltimore. The majority of Betty’s career decades, Betty attended Welsh Cymanfa. A celebrated bass- Toward the end of the pro- was spent as an Information Heritage Week, whether it was baritone and singing instructor, gram Cor Cymraeg Rehoboth Retrieval Specialist for IBM. held in North America or Boothman is a favorite partici- gave the congregation a short Upon retirement in 1982, she Wales. She enjoyed going to pant in Delta cymanfaoedd, and respite by singing three pieces and her mother moved to Salt Lake City for British last visited in October 2009. under the direction of David Colorado, where Betty lived Institute, and with the W.I.S.E. Boothman directed the spirit- Tramontana, with piano accom- until the spring of 2011. group. ed singing of many favorite paniment by Paula Roberty. Betty was preceded in death Elizabeth E. Brown Betty was a world traveler, hymn selections and possibly The event was attended by by her parents Delbert and Marquis publications: “Who’s ready volunteer at the Highland set a new mark for longest Delta about 115 Welsh enthusiasts Katherine Brown, and siblings Who in America,” “Who’s Who Games, National Archives / Cymanfa on record. There was from Philadelphia, Washington Barbara and Philip. She is sur- in the World,” and “Who’s Who Denver and W.I.S.E. meetings, a universal hoarseness and D.C., Baltimore, Harrisburg, vived by her brother Edward of American Women.” voracious reader, thorough happy tiredness evident during Penn., Newark, Del., and all “Ted” Brown of Fairfield Bay, Betty was a member of many genealogy researcher, and dedi- the te bach after the singing. points in between. Ark., six nieces, and one organizations for chemistry, cated writer of stories to pass Boothman's conducting was The te bach was a popular nephew. Interment will be later library science, and her great along remembrances for her aided by our accompanists on destination after the last echoes this summer in Traverse City, passion: genealogy. Among the family members. organ – Mr. John Owen, III, of of music had faded away. Mich. groups to which she belonged Nottingham, MD., and on Visitors also had the opportuni- Betty is included in the that celebrated her ancestry Submitted by Nancy Craig. piano, by Sally W. Kohlbus of ty to view a display of historical Delta. Owen performed double documents, books, and other duty by also singing with items while enjoying their Cor Cymraeg Rehoboth during refreshments. Doleta Chapru their set. Chapel members were grati- Dec. 13, 1936 – April 21, 2012 fied by the successful conclu- Soloists for the event were The Cambrian Singers, of Doleta grew up in Colorado, Sabrina Coleman-Clark, sopra- sion to a weekend long celebra- tion of our Welsh heritage in the Madison, Wisc., sadly report Oklahoma and Wyoming, no, and her husband, William E. that their pianist and good always surrounded by music. Clark, tenor. This was a return Delta-Cardiff area. Planning for the fall Cymanfa, with director friend, Doleta Chapru, passed She tap-danced, learned drums, engagement for them as well, away April 21, 2012, at Meriter clarinet and piano, earned two and they brought the congrega- Jay Williams, is already under- way for Sunday, October 14. Hospital in Madison. degrees in music, and worked tion to its feet at the conclusion Although not of Welsh and studied in Vienna, Austria. of their last piece, a duet from Another wonderful occasion to look forward to! descent herself, Doleta accom- She taught voice and directed "The Merry Widow." panied the Cambrian Singers for high school musicals in south- 10 years, from the first year of western Wisconsin while play- the singing group, and learned ing clarinet and accordion in the to love Welsh music and house band at Folklore Village Cymraeg, the language. She outside of Dodgeville. was diagnosed with cancer just The Cambrian Singers gath- a month earlier, and had fin- ered to sing "Ar Hyd y Nos" at ished two sessions of Doleta's memorial service, chemotherapy. which was held April 30, in the Danny Proud, the founder of Doleta Chapru large atrium auditorium at the the Singers, visited her just that many people she counted as her First Unitarian Society in Wednesday at her home and friends will be sorely missed. Madison. gave her the card, sheet music, A musical activist and a Doleta created the upbeat pro- and recording that the Cambrian leader in Madison's humanist gram herself. The service was Singers made for her at their movement who was known for followed by a social time with session on Tuesday night. impish lyrics that resonated finger foods and conversation. Doleta was a fixture at with political humor, Doleta Doleta is survived is survived Cambrian Singers rehearsals was also a talented writer of by her husband, Warren and performances. Her smiling anecdotal history, a retired, but Hagstrom, son Paul and partner eyes, hearty laugh, profound rarely unoccupied, music teacher, Steven, stepdaughter Susan, curiosity and playfulness, and and an authority on the proper stepson Erik and partner Karen, Sabrina Coleman-Clark and William Clark, soloists. steadfast commitment to those way to bake a Welsh pasty. and grandson Ami. Church Directory Dewi Sant Eglwys y Cymry Rehoboth Capel Cymraeg Welsh Presbyterian Church Welsh United Church The Welsh Congregational Church Delta, PA - Cardiff, MD Of Los Angeles of the City of New York 1029 Atom Road 1153 Valencia St. 33 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90015 Toronto, Canada 236 West 73rd Street Delta, PA 17314 Tel: 416-485-7583 New York, NY 10023 Sunday Worship Services: 11:00 AM Rev. Richard Price Baskwill, Bible Class First Sunday of the Month Rev. Dr. Phillip R. Newell Pastor (nondenominational) English Service - 11 am, every Sunday Bilingual Services Meeting every Sunday Welsh Emphasis and Welsh Culture Class: Welsh Service - 7 pm Second Sunday of the month at 3 pm at the church: Second Sunday of the Month (First Sunday of the month, Sept. to June) Exception is May, third Sunday 5 pm Welsh Language Study www. geocities.com/lawelshchurch 6 pm Bilingual Service CROESO / WELCOME CROESO - WELCOME [email protected] Information: 212-664-0734 Gymanfa Ganu - First weekend in May Tel: 310 -398-3924 Second Weekend in October

July-August 2012 NINNAU Page 25 Wales Review (Continued from page 14) and missed out on the winner's as his burial place would be just chance to appear at the Royal the kind of thing that would DEWCH I SIARAD The report Wales Central Orga- Variety Performance. Hero, appeal to Glyndwr – it's one of nising Principle – Legislating from Capel Curig, Conwy, was the last places you would expect (Ann M. Jones) for Sustainable Development picked in the Diamond Choir to to find him. I have no evidence says the Welsh Government perform at a service for the that's where he's buried, but needs increased powers over Queen on June 5. Two other it seems plausible to me that GWERS 113 transport, energy and planning youngsters from Wales were if he had been hiding with if it is to have a chance of giv- also in the choir. Hundreds Gwenllian, that's where his Yn y wers ‘ma – in this lesson we’ll look at the relative pro- ing effect to its aspirations for attended auditions in 18 cathe- grave would be." noun (‘which / that / who / whom ‘) when it is used in front cutting carbon emissions. drals across the UK, competing of a ‘short’ verb – i.e. The Past Tense or the concise Future Other recommendations in the for the chance to join the choir ARCHAEOLOGISTS are to Tense of the verb. All we need to do is use ‘a’ (followed by a report include: which will sing for the Queen at exhume and analyze human Soft Mutation) in front of the verb. *Firmer controls over car- St Paul's Cathedral. bones found under a prehistoric based, out-of-town develop- monument only recently identi- GEIRFA ments. A DOG HAS BEEN branded fied as a burial site cap. The esgid(iau) f – shoe(s) crys(au) – shirt(s) *Statutory power over Ofgen a hero after he raised Trefael Stone in Pembrokeshire ffrog(iau) (f) – dress(es), frock(s) in Wales so that power distribu- when his disabled owner col- was thought to be just one of lleidr (lladron) – thief (thieves) tion can be regulated to increase lapsed. Louis, a nine year-old many linked to nearby Bronze gwobr(au) (f) – prize(s) priodas – wedding renewable energy and conserva- Yorkshire terrier, pressed the Age locations. But it has now tion. panic button belonging to been reclassified after a survey prynu – to buy golchi – to wash *Establishment of a regional Victoria Shaw, 58, when she established it as the capstone of torri – to break (ad)nabod – to know, recognize bank on the lines of those in fell getting out of the shower. a Stone Age ritual burial cham- cyrraedd – to arrive, reach cipio – to snatch North Dakota and the German Shaw, who suffers from glauco- ber. The survey revealed the disgrifio – to describe cwrdd (â) – to meet Lander to retain local savings ma and arthritis, said she had location, near Nevern, has been trwsio – to repair, mend cyflwyno – to present and support sustainable local shown Louis how to press the used for ritual burials for at dyma – here is / are dyna / dacw – there is /are business, industry and com- button in the past. Wrexham least 5,500 years. An archaeo- (indicating) (indicating) merce. Council's Telecare workers logical team from the Univer- *Greater use of the purchas- alerted paramedics, who rushed sity of Bristol has been given 1. Past Tense verbs ing power of the Welsh to the house to find Louis bark- permission to examine the Government and local authori- ing for help. Shaw, from human bones found there along Pwy oedd y bechgyn a dorrodd y ffenest? ties to support local businesses. Rhosymedre, Wrexham, twisted with beads and shards of pottery. – Who were the boys who broke the window? her leg and passed out after THE MINISTER responsi- bumping her head during the A WELL-KNOWN Snow- Rydyn ni’n nabod y bobl a enillodd y Loteri. ble for the Welsh language, accident. She broke her glasses donia landmark has been turned – We know the people who won the Lottery. , has announ- during the fall and is unable to into a cafe and its garden will Ble mae’r llythyr a gyrhaeddodd ddoe? ced funding of more than £5 see well without them due to become a haven for honeybees. – Where is the letter which arrived yesterday? million to support Welsh-medi- her eye condition. Louis reacted The Ugly House (Ty Hyll) at Wyt ti’n gallu disgrifio’r dyn a gipiodd y bag? um education across Wales. The when he saw his owner in diffi- Capel Curig belongs to the Welsh in Education Grants are – Are you able to (Can you) describe the man who snatched culty and sounded one of the Snowdonia Society. The cafe the bag? awarded annually to local emergency panic buttons in the venture is being run by local authorities to help them house. business couple Tim and Ayla Dacw’r plant a welodd y lleidr yn y parc. improve and increase the provi- Maddox, while the beehives – There are the children who saw the thief in the park. sion of Welsh-medium educa- A NEW MEMORIAL mark- will be managed by the new Dyma’r bobl a gwrddon ni ym Mharis y llynedd. tion. The money will be used to ing a disaster in which 266 min- National Beekeeping Centre – Here are the people whom we met in Paris last year. provide Welsh-language and ers' died has been unveiled in Wales. The society rescued the Welsh-medium methodology Wrexham. Families of men who cottage in the 1980s and until Dydw i ddim wedi darllen y llyfr a brynais i ddydd Sadwrn. training for teachers and practi- perished in the Gresford disaster October 2010 it served as the – I haven’t read the book which I bought on Saturday. tioners, follow-up support for in 1934 attended a special cere- society headquarters. It will Dydw i ddim yn gwybod enw’r dyn a briododd Rhiannon. those who have completed the mony at Llay Miners' Heritage become the site for drone – I don’t know the name of the man whom Rhiannon married. Sabbaticals Scheme and for a Centre. The Gresford Window rearing and queen mating man- range of Welsh language activi- Ble mae’r crys a olchais i ddoe? is a stained glass mural depict- aged by the new National – Where is the shirt which / that I washed yesterday? ties outside of school, such as ing colliery scenes below which Beekeeping Centre Wales, Welsh books quizzes, events are the names of the miners. whose visitor centre will open Doeddwn i ddim yn hoffi’r ffrog a wisgodd yr actores i’r parti. and residential courses. Heritage centre secretary Vic soon at BodWelsh Food Centre – I didn’t like the dress which the actress wore to the party. Tyler Jones said the window in the Conwy valley. There are ELIN HAF DAVIES, a 35- was a fitting tribute. It was com- plans to open the upstairs of the 2. Short Future Tense Verbs year-old, from Parc, near Bala, missioned as a reminder of the house as a visitor centre in the has successfully crossed her incident at the mining museum. second half of the year, where Pwy ydy’r dyn a drwsiff y ffenest? third ocean after taking part in "Gresford disaster was the worst people can learn more about the – Who is the man who’ll repair the window? the famous Clipper Round the disaster to occur in the coal history and ecology of honey- Rydyn ni’n nabod y person a gyflwyniff y wobr. World challenge – the world's mines of north Wales and we bees and their importance today. – We know the person who’ll present the prize. longest yacht race – as part of insist it will not be forgotten," the Visit Finland yacht crew he said. IT'S BEEN internationally Ble rwyt ti’n cwrdd â’r bobl a gyrhaeddiff yfory? sailing from Qingdao, China to acclaimed as one of the most – Where are you meeting the people who’ll arrive San Francisco. This was the EIGHTEEN YEAR-OLD prominent and ambitious envi- tomorow? third ocean she has conquered – Tomos Hopkin from Rhiwfawr ronmental art installations, Dacw’r plant a weliff y ffilm yn y prynhawn. but the first one under sail near Swansea delivers home- using rainforest tree stumps to – There are the children who’ll see the film in the afternoon. power. Davies, a scientific advi- reared meat to local homes and highlight the alarming rate of sor for the European Medicine Pwy ydy’r bobl a gwrddwn ni heno? businesses. He has won the cov- deforestation. Now the trees- – Who are the people whom we’ll meet tonight? Agency, had previously rowed eted Welsh Young Butcher of which have been exhibited in more than 5,000 miles across the Year competition for the last London's Trafalgar Square and Dydw i ddim gwybod pa lyfr a bryna’ i ddydd Sadwrn. the Atlantic and Indian oceans, three years and the Grand Slam outside the Danish Parliament – I don’t know which book (which) I’ll buy on Saturday. raising £250,000 for research British Young Butcher of the in Copenhagen-are to find their Wyt ti’n gwybod enw’r dyn a briodiff Rhiannon ? into rare children's diseases. Year. He was also recently new and permanent home in – Do you know the name of the man whom Rhiannon will marry? named Young Apprentice of the Wales. The Ghost Forest instal- THE KEYS TO A light- Year at the Apprenticeship lation, currently on the lawns of Ble mae’r dillad a wisgwn ni yn y briodas? house have been handed Awards Cymru. After complet- Oxford University's Museum of – Where are the clothes which / that we’ll wear for the wedding.? over to to the Wildlife ing a Foundation Apprentice- Natural History, is to make its Trust of South and West ship in Food Manufacture, Meat way to the National Botanic 3. It is possible to omit the word ‘a’ in ordinary speech, just as Wales later on Wednesday, and Poultry Butchery Retail Garden in Carmarthenshire. The we can omit the word ‘whom’ or ‘which’ or ‘that’ in English. which will complete the sale of Skills, Tomos launched Gwyr- 10 tree stumps were brought to . The trust bought the hyd Mountain Meat. The young Europe from a commercially Pwy ydy’r bobl (a) gwrddwn ni heno? majority of the island in 2007 entrepreneur makes door-to- logged primary forest in a mas- – Who are the people (whom) we’ll meet tonight? after raising £650,000. It door sales of quality Welsh sive logistical exercise by the Ble mae’r dillad (a) wisgwn ni yn y briodas? launched a £250,000 appeal for lamb, beef, pork, chicken, and artist Angela Palmer. Her aim – Where are the clothes (which / that) we’ll wear for the wedding? the lighthouse last August, rais- turkey from the family farm at was to highlight deforestation ing £150,000 in four months. Crachllwyn Farm near Swansea. and the depletion of the world's Pob hwyl i chi tan y wers nesaf. There are plans to turn the 1916 natural resources after learning lighthouse into accommodation A RETIRED headteacher that a tropical forest the size of cleaned up and examined at an suing emerging economies is to enable visitors to see up close turned novelist has come up a football pitch is destroyed industrial estate in Maesglas on causing the value of Welsh the colonies of Manx shearwa- with an intriguing new theory every four seconds. the outskirts of the city in a pro- exports to fall. The value of ter, storm petrels and puffins. about where Welsh folk hero ject funded by Newport council. exports from Wales has fallen to The lighthouse will continue Owain Glyndwr's grave may be THE NATIONAL POET of The ultimate goal is to reassem- the worst level in percentage operating despite the sale. Mile- located. John Hughes – whose Wales has paid tribute to ble the ship and display it to the terms of any UK nation or long Skokholm, with its nearby novel "Glyndwr's Daughter" has Newport's medieval ship at a public. region. The council says that sister island, , is thought already developed a cult follow- special event to mark the 10th Welsh firms need to more to the breeding home of roughly ing since its publication in April anniversary of its discovery. WELSH COMPANIES must aggressively target emerging 50 percent of the world popula- – suggests the warrior prince Gillian Clarke has written a pursue a more aggressive markets such as China and India tion of Manx shearwater. may have been buried in the poem about the vessel found in approach to trading with nations if it is to reverse the trend and grounds of an abbey he attacked 2002 during construction of the like India and China to arrest an take advantage of shifting pat- A YOUNG HARPIST who during his rebellion against Riverfront theatre.Archaeol- alarming decline in the nation's terns of global demand. Welsh failed to get past Simon Cowell English rule in the early 15th ogists say it is the world's best exports, a report by a leading exports to EU countries were on "Britain's Got Talent" per- century. Hughes said as he preserved example of a 15th business network has claimed. down by £480 million (9 per- formed for the Queen in a wrote he began to from ideas as century vessel and they are still The Wales International cent) last year while those to Diamond Jubilee choir. Hero to Glyndwr's final resting place. making new discoveries about Business Council says an over- non-EU countries were £1.1 bil- Melia, 13, was turned down in "It occurred to me when writing life on board. The ship's reliance on stagnant markets lion (22.8 percent). the ITV show's audition round the novel that having Cwm Hir remains are being stored, such as the US rather than pur-

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Annwyl Ffrindiau, cynt! Wedi hir ddisgwyl daeth ar ôl cael bwrw fy mol, ond O 14 15 16 dyn bach rownd y tro yn cario’r Diar, beth sydd ymlaen ar y Mae’n siwr eich bod yn ffagl a chyn imi allu cael golwg radio a’r teledu heddiw ond 17 18 19 20 gwybod bod y Chwaraeon iawn arno roedd o wedi mynd. Jiwbili rhyw wraig o Lundain Olympaidd yn dod i Lundain. Digwyddodd, darfu fu hi ond draw! Diolch byth y bydd teledu 21 Gallwn dybio bod y byd i gyd roedd gen i lun i brofi iddo fod, a radio Cymru yn rhoi lle haed- yn gwybod erbyn hyn, gymaint a hwnnw’n llun symud. Ond diannol i rywbeth llawer mwy ydi’r cyhoeddusrwydd wedi wyddoch chi beth, rywsut fe sylweddol, sef Eisteddfod yr 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 bod. Fel rhan o’r chwaraeon lwyddais i’w ddileu, a rwan Urdd, yr wythnos hon. mae’r FFLAM yn teithio does gen i ddim prawf o gwbl 29 30 Prydain. Bydd wedi hen orffen imi weld y fflam olympaidd! Eisteddfod yr Urdd ei thaith erbyn y byddwch yn Roedd rhywbeth heblaw 31 32 darllen Ninnau, ond credwch diflastod ac undonedd y cyfan Ar dir plasty Glyn Llifon, y tu chi fi, roedd y daith, i lawer yn fy mhoeni a’r gost oedd allan i Gaernarfon, y bydd hon 33 34 ohonom ni, yn teimlo’n ddiddi- hwnnw. Dyma ni yn wlad yn cael ei chynnal eleni. Dyma wedd. mewn dirwasgiad yn gwario wyl ieuenctid fwyaf Ewrop a 35 36 37 38 Does gen i ddim yn erbyn y miloedd ar filoedd ar gael pobl i bydd tua 15.000 o blant yn cys- chwaraeon, ond mater o ormod gario fflam o un lle i’r llall a’r tadlu yno yn ystod yr wythnos. 39 40 41 o bwdin yn tagu ci ydi hi. gwario hwww nid ar y ffagl ei Disgwylir dros 100.000 o Doedd dim i’w glywed ar y hun na dillad y rhai’n ei chludo ymwelwyr o bob cwr o Gymru 42 43 44 45 46 radio ddydd ar ôl dydd ond taith ond ar yr holl rai eraill oedd yn a thu hwnt i wylio’r cystadlu a y fflam. Ble yn union oedd hi? rhan o’r holl broses, yn gwar- chrwydro’r maes. 47 48 Pwy oedd yn ei chario? Sut chod, yn trefnu’r gwylwyr, yn oedd o’n teimlo? Faint o wyl- rhannu neu werthu baneri a Mae yna Arddangosfa Celf, wyr oedd yna? Sut oeddan chant a mil o bethau eraill. A Dylunio a Thechnoleg, gyda nhw’n teimlo? Yr un peth dro ar faint, tybed, oedd y gost am yr serameg, arlunwaith, lluniau, ôl tro. Druan o’r darlledwr oedd holl blismona ychwanegol a gwehyddu a llawer mwy i’w CROESAIR yn sefyll yno am oesoedd yn gafwyd? weld yno. Yn GwyddonLe mae disgwyl am y fflam, yn gorfod Dydi’r chwaraeon ddim wedi arddangosfeydd ar thema Egni a FAMILY chwilio am eiriau i ddisgrifio dechrau eto, ond mae cost y chyfle i ddysgu am losgfynyd- dim byd yn digwydd, a’r funud rheini yn aruthrol uwch na’r doedd, rhwyfo, a cheir cyflym. Gan Meira’r Tawelfor nesaf roedd y cyfan drosodd heb amcangyfrif. Yr esgus a glywir fod fawr o ddim i’w weld o hyd dros yr holl wario yw y G^wyl y Gelli Clues in English, answers in Welsh wedi’r cyfan. bydd y cyfan yn llesol i’r wlad, Oedd, roedd yna bethau ych- yn dod ag elw mawr yn ei sgil, G^wyl arall sydd wedi hen AR DRAWS 16. A mother wanegol yn digwydd mewn rhai yn ysbardun i’n pobl ifanc godi ennill ei phlwyf yng Nghymru’r 18. The meaning of mannau, fel cyngerdd neu ddau, oddi ar eu cadeiriau esmwyth, adeg hon o’r flwyddyn yw G^wyl 1. Mother's sister 20. A journey ond i’r rhan fwyaf rhywbeth diffodd eu cyfrifiaduron ac y Gelli. Y Gelli yw’r Gelli 6. A sibling 21. A quarrel diddigwydd iawn oedd y cyfan, ymuno mewn chwaraeon fel ein Gandryll neu, yn Saesneg, Hay a’r holl sylwebu dibwrpas yn bod yn magu cenhedlaeth o on Wye, lle sy’n enwog gydol y 10. With 22. A long piece of metal cymryd lle rhaglenni iawn. blant iach yn lle’r rhai gordew flwyddyn am ei siopau llyfrau 11. A short doctor 23. It's sung in chapel Fe ddaeth y fflam heibio i fy sydd o’n cwmpas heddiw. ail law. 12. Winter weather is usually 24. Anguish nhy i a daeth ffrindiau i’w Ddigwyddith hynny? Go brin, Pwrpas yr wyl^ yw trafod a this 25. A corner or an angle gweld gan fod gen i falconi ac am yr elw ariannol y sonnir hybu llenyddiaeth o bob math, 13. Son of (poetic) 26. A male bach yn edrych dros y stryd. amdano, i Lundain a’r cyffiniau ac er mai ar lenyddiaeth Mae’n amlwg bod llawer o bobl y bydd hwnnw’n mynd. Oes Saesneg y mae’r pwyslais, mae 14. The ideal place 27. To beg or a weapon wedi bod yn ei disgwyl rownd y ryfedd ein bod yn ffromi wrth yma le i’r Gymraeg hefyd. Daw 15. Orphan 28. There used to be 13 in gornel wrth Pier y Borth, ond weld yr holl chwifwyr Jac yr awduron yma o bob rhan o’r 17. Brothers, brod— Wales doedd fawr neb ar ein stryd ni, Undeb sy’n ceisio ein hargy- byd gan roi i’r gynulleidfa gyfle 19. Pop's dad . 29. A daughter er iddyn nhw gau honno i geir hoeddi o’n Prydeindod? i glywed enwogion lu yn darllen 22. Put money on the horses 30. Me er chwech o’r gloch y noson Dyna fi’n teimlo’n well rwan, a thrafod eu gwaith. Erbyn hyn, a’r wyl wreiddiol 27. You learn by them, gw— 33. Where? yn 25 oed, mae wedi esgor ar 29. The husband's mother 34. A fall Y Gerdd bymtheg o wyliau’r Gelli mewn 31. America's bird . 35. A rap on the door gwahanol rannau o’r byd gan 32. A number of 36. Can do, m— A’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol dyma gerdd gan T. Rowland gynnwys un yn Toronto. ym Mro Morgannwg eleni, Hughes i un o hen gapeli’r Fro. 35. A Welshman is one 37. A wine cup yn 70 38. It covers the house 38. Feeble or puny Bethesda’r Fro 39. Auntie's son 39. A hut Bydd y rhan fwyaf o bobl yn 41. Wrath. 40. Sorrow or trouble, go— Fe fu’n draddodiad yn y Fro gwybod am Meic Stevens fel 42. An oath 41. A cry Fod gwyngalch yn ei ddychryn O. canwr sydd wedi hen ennill ei 43. The Lord 45. Thy blwyf fel un o gantorion poblo- 44. Expensive, dr— gaidd amlycaf Cymru. Un o’r The digraphs ch, dd, ff, ll, ng, Gwyngalchwyd yntau, ‘r hen Dy Cwrdd pethau sy’n ei osod ar wahân fel 46. Profit or gain ph, rh and th go in one square. I gadw’r Diawl ymhell i ffwrdd. canwr yw geiriau ei ganeuon 47. Grandma's husband in South sydd lawn pwysiced iddo â’r Wales Solution to A rhoddwyd simnai ynddo, i’r mwg alawon. 48. Stepmother Nid cerddoriaeth oedd ei Gael llenwi ffroenau y Gwr Drwg. briod faes, fodd bynnag, ond Previous Puzzle arlunio gan iddo astudio celf I LAWR Nid ydyw’r gwyngalch heddiw’n lân yng Ngholeg Celf Caerdydd Fel ‘roedd o gynt, ac nid oes tân ddechau’r chwedegau. Yn ddi- 1. A woman Ar aelwyd fach yr hen Dy Cwrdd, weddar mae troi’n ôl at y maes 2. Wasteful hwnnw ac ar hyn o bryd mae 3. Tame Na dim i gadw’r Diawl i ffwrdd. arddangosfa o’i waith i’w gweld yn Oriel Glyn y Weddw, yn 4. Corn Llyn. 5. It's worn in the kitchen. 6. To drown Hwyl am y tro, 7. To go in a car, mynd am — 8. A tool Cathrin 9. Mom's husband

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JULY Port Madryn, the city that even- June McDuffie, 715 546-2772. 402.742.0477 or www.mathi- West Coast Eisteddfodd. tually grew where the Welsh aslink.com/welsh FAIRFAX STATION, VA landed in 1865, and in the CHEVY CHASE, MD ALBANY, NY July 14 – Welsh Music Concert Lower Chubut Valley where the August 15 – Iona in Concert, NEW YORK, NY October 14 – Annual Autumn by Moch Pryderi, as part of the Welsh settled and founded their 7:00-8:00 pm, Friendship September 9 – Monthly service Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 pm, Swift Run Celtic House Concert colony. Heights Village Center, 4433 of Eglwys Y Cymry, Welsh Hamilton Union Presbyterian series. Reservations required. South Park Ave. Info: 301-656- Congregation of NYC, 3:00 pm, Church, 2291 Western Ave, Info: 703-426-1450 or AUGUST 2797 or www.ionamusic.com at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, Guilderland, NY (one swiftruncelticconcerts.com/ West 73rd St. (west of mile west of Route 155). EDMONTON, ALBERTA RESTON, VA Broadway and close to 7th Ave. Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher, HOLLAND, (NEXT TO August 4-6 – Edmonton August 16 – Iona in Concert, subway). Sermon: Dr. Philip hymn leader; Charlotte Palmeri, WALES, MA) Heritage Festival at Hawrelak 7:00-9:00 pm, Take A Break Newell; Director: David Enlow. organist/accompanist. Welsh tea July 14 – Welsh Society of Park. Welsh pavilion sponsored Concert Series, Washington Te bach follows. Info: will follow. Info: welsh@drag- Western New England "A by the St. David's Welsh Plaza, Lake Anne. Info: [email protected] or onflower.com Picnic in Wales ... Massa- Society of Edmonton Info: www.ionamusic.com nycwelsh.org/ chusetts," 12:00 noon at Lake www.edmontonwelsh.ca or CAMBRIA, WI Siog Park (Holland Pond Park). www.heritage-festival.com PICKETT, WI WILD ROSE, WI October 14 — 68th Annual Info: www.WelshWNE.org or August 26 – 90th Gymanfa September 16 – Gymanfa Ganu, Gymanfa Ganu, 2:30 and 6:00 413-562-3990. GRANVILLE, NY Ganu, 2:30 pm, Peniel Chapel. 2:30 pm, Wild Rose pm with meal available between August 4 – Poultney Area St. Te bach will follow. Peniel Presbyterian Church, 501 sessions. First Presbyterian REDGRANITE, WI David’s Society’s 24th Annual Chapel is on Cty FF 1/2 mile Jackson Street. Director: Ann Church, 121 W. Florence St. July 15 – Gymanfa Ganu at “Gathering of the Clans” west of Hwy 26, north of Lemmenes, Waupun. Organist: Pastor Wally Kukuk, Cuyahoga First Congregational Church, Dinner, 5:30 pm, at A.J.’s Rosendale. Info: Rev. Tom Rev. Tom White, North Fond Falls, OH, director; and Adam United Church of Christ, Hwy Restaurant, Quaker St. White, 920-922-9424 or du Lac. Session followed by te Kukuk, Elyria, OH, organist. 21 and Bonnell Ave. in Entertainment: Piano selections [email protected] bach. Info: Alyson Janke, 608- Church is accessible. Info: Redgranite. Director Trefor by Tim Underhill of Baltimore, 296-2096. Tom M. Williams, 920-348- Williams, Milwaukee, and Maryland. $17.75 per person. SCRANTON, PA 5746 or Neal Lloyd, organist Rev. Tom White, North Prepaid registration to Poultney August 30 – September 2 - 81st FREDERICKSBURG, VA [email protected]; Fond du Lac. Session will be Area St. David’s Society is annual North American Festival September 22 – Iona, Moch 920-348-5657. followed by an excellent te required no later than Monday, of Wales, sponsored by the Pryderi and Jodi James in bach. Church is fully accessible July 30th. Info: Nancy Welsh North American Asso- Concert, 23rd Annual DELTA, PA and air conditioned. Info: Rev. Williams, 518-642-0709; Jan ciation (formerly the Welsh Fredericksburg Welsh Festival, October 14 – Fall Gymanfa Dorothy Heckner Mendonca, Edwards, 802-287-5744, or National Gymanfa Ganu 900 Block of Charles St. Info: Ganu, 2:30 pm, Capel Cymraeg 920-566-4666. email: [email protected]. Association). Special room rates 540-659-1879 or www.welsh- Rehoboth, corner of Main and at the headquarters hotel (Hilton fred.com Pendyrus Sts. Directed by Jay NEW YORK, NY LLANDOW, GLAMORGAN, Scranton & Conference Center) Willams; special music by July 18 – The Ysgol Cymer WALES .Info: www.wngga.org MANKATO, MN Rehoboth Welsh Choir; Rhondda School Choir, from August 4-11 – Eisteddfod September 23 – 77th Annual Gretchen Dekker, piano. Te Porth, Rhondda, Cynon Taff, Genedlaithol/National Minnesota Gymanfa Ganu, 1:30 Bach to follow. Info: South Wales, will be singing at Eisteddfod of Wales. Annual To check our Calendar pm, First Presbyterian Church, www.deltawelshheritage.com/re Noon at Rutgers Presbyterian celebration of Welsh culture, between issues go to Broad and Hickory Streets. hoboth_welsh_chapel Church, West 73rd St. (west of music, literature, and art. Info: Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org Broadway and close to 7th Ave. www.eisteddfod.org.uk www.ninnau.com NEW YORK, NY subway). Info: [email protected] Wales International/Cymru a'r RIO GRANDE, OH October 14 – Monthly service or nycwelsh.org/ Byd will hold the following September 30 – 140th annual of Eglwys Y Cymry, Welsh events at this year's National SEPTEMBER Gymanfa of the Central Congregation of NYC, 3:00 pm, COLUMBUS, OH Eisteddfod. August 5: Elected Southeast Ohio Association of at Rutgers Presbyterian July 21 – Welsh Society of Leader Mrs Faleiry Koczkar, SCRANTON, PA Welsh Congregational Church, West 73rd St. (west Central Ohio Annual Potluck Australia, will give a August 30 – September 2 – 81st Churches, 10:30 am, Tyn Rhos of Broadway and close to 7th Picnic, 11:30 am-4:00 pm, short speech to the congregation annual North American Festival Church. Ministers will be Jay Ave. subway). Te bach follows. Shadblow Shelter, Blendon then everyone will sing of Wales, sponsored by the Williams and Robert Hughes. Info: [email protected] or Woods Metro Park, Westerville, "Unwaith eto’n Nghymru Welsh North American Info: contact the Madog Center nycwelsh.org/ OH. Bring your own table ser- Annwyl." This will be televised Association (formerly the for Welsh Studies at 800-282- vice, beverage, and a dish to live on at 8pm. August 8: Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu 7201 ext 7186. LINCOLN, NE share. Info: 614-470-4999, The International Reception will Association). Special room rates October 28 – All Hallow's Eve info@welshsocietyofcentralo- be held at "Platiad" Restaurant at the headquarters hotel (Hilton OCTOBER 'n Song sponsored by St. hio.org, or www.welshsociety- of Capital Cuisine at 3:15pm. Scranton & Conference Center) David's Welsh Society of ofcentralohio.org Our leader will give a short now available. Info: CAMBRIDGE, MA Nebraska, 4:00 pm with autumn speech. Entertainment will be www.wngga.org October 5-7 – 32nd Annual refreshments. St. David's MINNESOTA provided. Please register for the Celtic Colloquium, Harvard Episcopal Church, 8800 July 21 – St. David's Society of reception at our stand located WALES University. Free to attend, but Holdrege Street. Hostesses: Lori Minnesota Annual Meeting and near the main entrance. August September 1 – Centenary of the registration by September 12, McAlister and Kathy Disney. Picnic, time & location TBA. 9: Annual Lecture will be held birth of . 2012, requested. Info: Greg and Heidi Weinert Family Info: www.MinnesotaWelsh.org at 11:30am at the Societies hcc.fas.harvard.edu with an Appalachian Mummer's Pavilion 2 / Pabell Cymdei- LINCOLN, NE Play. Donations received. Info SALT LAKE CITY, UT thasau 2. Guest speaker will be September 9 – Annual Gymanfa SNOW HILL, MD 402.742.0477 or www.mathi- July 22-29 – Cymdeithas the Rev-Professor Tomos G. Concert sponsored by St. October 6-7 – Iona in Concert, aslink.com/welsh Madog Cwrs Cymraeg, Watkin whose lecture will be David's Welsh Society of Chesapeake Celtic Festival, University of Utah. Week of "Welsh Lawyers World wide". Nebraska, 2:00 pm followed by 2:00 pm, Furnace Town NOVEMBER Wlesh language classes and Annual General Meeting will te bach. Northeast United Museum, 3816 Old Furnace Rd. Welsh fun including singing, follow. Info: Church of Christ, 6200 Adams Info: 410-632-2032 or NEW YORK, NY folk dancing, films, entertain- www.wales-international.org Street. Song Leader, Geraint www.ionamusic.com/ November 11 – Monthly service ment. Info: www.madog.org Wilkes; Accompanist, Diana of Eglwys Y Cymry, Welsh THREE LAKES, WI Warner; featured guests: SOUTH HADLEY, MA Congregation of NYC, 3:00 pm, CHUBUT, ARGENTINA August 5 – Gymanfa Ganu, Gwenith Closs Colgrove, October 6 – Welsh Society of at Rutgers Presbyterian Church, July 28 – 147th Anniversary of 7:00 pm, Union Congregational soloist; Heidi Beran, harpist; Western New England Annual West 73rd St. (west of the Welsh landing in New Bay, Church UCC, (corner of Forest and a capella men's group Fall Gathering, luncheon and Broadway and close to 7th Ave. Chubut. Known in Welsh as and Highway 41). Rev. Joseph Bathtub Dogs from the presentation: "Secrets of the subway). Te bach follows. Info: G^wyl y Glaniad., the event is Corbin, Reedsburg, will direct University of Nebraska Lincoln. Welsh Pioneers" by Martha [email protected] or celebrated as a provincial holi- and Gary Stebbeds, Three Donations received. Info Davies and Berwyn Jones, nycwelsh.org/ day. Celebrations will be held in Lakes, will be the organist. Info: Noon – 2:30 p.m. at the Willits- Hallowell Conference Center, GREAT FALLS, VA Mount Holyoke College. Info: November 18 – Iona in Concert, NINNAU The North American Welsh Newspaper® www.WelshWNE.org or 413- 4pm, 6pm, and 8 pm, Old Now incorporating Y Drych 562-3990. Brogue Celtic Concerts, 760 11 Post Terrace, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, USA Walker Rd. Reservations rec- PORTLAND, OR ommended. Info: 703-759-3309 October 13 – West Coast or www.ionamusic.com/ Please enter a one-year subscription for: Eisteddfod 2012, Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol PHILADELPHIA, PA Name ...... Hwy. Story-telling, poetry and November 18 – Annual comedy competitions. Info: Thanksgiving Gymanfa Ganu. Address ...... [email protected] or Info: 215-561-6247...... New, $20.00/yr. Renewal, $20.00/yr. Gift, Special rate $15/yr. 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