Côr Meibion Ystradgynlais
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1968 trip to Germany (continued)
Comments of the German people were of a similar nature, "The best choir ever to visit Gelsenkirchen. " Not only did the choir bring honour to Ystradgynlais, but also to the whole of Wales.
It was regrettable that the conductor, Mr. Emlyn Morgan could not accompany the choir to Germany, but tribute is paid to his work in training the choir. He can feel assured that his labour was not in vain. Praise also to Mr. Daniel Morgan, deputy conductor, and Madam Myra JonesDavies for carrying out their duties admirably.
for the choir in
Gelsenkirchen
The Welsh guests received a civic reception, and were welcomed by Mr. Hubert Scharley, Lord Mayor of Gelsenkirchen, who said that another link in the chain of friendship had been forged. He thanked the visitors for helping to strengthen the contacts and friendships between the countries.
Councillor Idwal Borsden, wearing the Ystradgyrilais R.D.C. chairman's chain of office, thanked the Lord Mayor for a wonderful reception.
Mr. Alwyn Jones, chairman of the Ystradgynlais Choir, thanked the people of Gelsenkirchen for their wonderful hospitality, and also paid tribute to Mr. Selwyn Morris, choir organising secretary, for his work.
Farewell
At a farewell party at the Zoo-Terrasen, the chairman of Liederkranz
Mannrchor 1899, Hert-Ilans Sasser, in a glowing speech,said:
"All good things must come to an end. It is hard to believe
that the time has come to say farewell. We, from the Leiderkranz,
hope that we have succeeded in giving you an impression of our
country.
"We hope the friendship between the two choirs will last
for ever. Please convey our best regards to all the friends at
home in Wales and especially to your conductor, Mr. Emlyn Morgan."
The party ended at four o'clock on the Saturday morning when
the Welsh visitors and their German hosts sang several appropriate
songs before boarding their coaches for the long journey home.
by Talfryn Phillips
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