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 BRIEF'S FROM AKRON, OHIO
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     Industrial Conditions Brighter--
       Eisteddfod on a Large Scale.
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   Akron, O., Feb. 5.--Akron, and other cities in the
   United States a thriving, busy city.  It has kept
   acreast of the times in many phases that indicate
   success. Industry has been somewhat at a low ebb for
   many months, like other cities throughout the country
   that has felt the strain of industrial depression. 
   However, things have found their basis and are slowly
   beginning to develop.  The rubber shops and other
   industries here are beginning to show renewed
   activities and signs of better times in the near
   futur   
  The Welsh people of Akron are busy about
   something or another continually for the good of
   humanity.  Now there is a move on foot to hold an
   eisteddfod.  This ancient institution is taking on a
   new life throught out the country and we admire the
   courage of the people of Akron  to undertake such a
   move and keep the fires of genius and song "burning."
    The eisteddfod will be under the auspices of the
   "Goodrich Male Chorus," which chorus is under the
   competent leadership of Arthur Morgan, and will be
   held   The test pieces announced thus far are:  "The
   Martyrs of Arena" (DeRille), for a mea chorus of not
   less than 60 voices, and "Worthy is the Lamb" for
   mixed chorus, not less than 80 voices.  The prize in
   each instance will be $500.  Other competitive pieces
   will soon be announced and a preliminary program will
   be out at an early dat.  The main object of the
   eisteddfod is to encourage musical and literary
   talents, and in all probability it will become an
   annual afffair.  The secretary is George Locke, 282 
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