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piqTSTIil D8JII}EI(¥ ifflejznjfe * No. 73. Vol. VII. JANUARY, 1899. Price One Penny. Onr Subscribers will, we are sure, pardon the delay in the publication of this number, when we tell them that it has been caused by the terious illness of our Printer's wife. THE CHORAL FESTIVAL. When this issue of the Magazine appears the Choral Festival music will hare been distributed at las^to all the Choirs of the Deanery, and it is to be hoped that no more time will be lost before vigorously taking the work in hand, especially as it is intended that the Festival should be held rather earlier that usual this year. The Condi ctor hopes to make arrangements for an early visit to the different choirs. It should be noticed that some of the muwc is to be used at the Archidiaconal Festival which will be held at Maehynlleth, and therefore the/moirs will have the satisfaction of knowing that they will be prepar¬ ing for two events at the same time. W. D. R. LLANIDLOES. The services on Christmas Day—which fell this year on a Sunday—were of a bright and hearty character. There were as usual four celebrations of the Holy Communion,, and it is gratifying to record an unnsually large number of communicants. The choir was strengthened by the addition of several old choristers at home for the holidays, whom we were glad to see and hear—the result beirg that the singing was powerful. The anthems selected were 4 0 Zion that bringest good tidings," (Stainer), and Handel's " And the Glory of the Lord," from the Messiah, both of which were sung with considerable effect. The organ was played by Mr. R. M. Davies, who on previous Festival occasions has preferred to assist in the'choir. The collections, which were particularly good, were divided between the S. P. G. and the Montgomeryshire Infirmary. We have to thank the following ladies for undertaking the decoration of the Church, which was executed with the usual good taste and effectiveness:—Miss Marshall, who this year did the pulpit in addition to the font; Miss Lily Davies, Miss Maysmor, and Miss Williams, Tyddyn,—noith windows j Mrs. Corn- forth and Miss Wilkes—south windows ; Miss Davies, Bryndwr,—lectern ; Miss Agnes Kerr,—altar rails; Miss Kerr, Miss Chris Kerr, and Mr. Fred. Kerr—the east end Flowers for the vases were sent by Mrs. Lock and Mr. J. H. Williams. We are glad to be able to record a most successful Rummage Sale—the event took place on Monday, December 19th, and resulted in the diminution o£ the adverse balance in the School Building Fund by the handsome sum of twenty-three pounds. So mauy parcels were sent to the School without any indica¬ tion of their senders that we regret it is impossible to give a complete list. We therefore trust that all those who contributed parcels or money will accept our sincere thanks for their generous assistance without individual enumeration. The success of the sale was largely due to Miss Maysmor, who by her active exertions in begging provisions and securing subscriptions, swelled the total receipts to a consider¬ able extent. A brisk trade proceeded all the evening at the refreshment stall, over which she presided, affording pleasure to the customers and profit to the funds. The various stalls were presided over by the following energetic and pushing salesmen aud sales¬ women, who gave willing assistance :—Mrs. Jones, Vicarage, Mrs. Cornforth, Miss Wilkes, Miss Phillips, Miss Evans, Miss Joues, The Close, Mrs. Davies Jenkins, Penygreen, Miss Davies, Bryndwr. Mrs. Davies, Harvey House, Miss Lily Davies, Misses Agnes, Chris, and Gwen Kerr, Miss Maud Jermau, Misses Paul!, Mr. John Davies, L. & P. Bank, Mr. Thomas, Mr. R. M. Davies, Mr. Fred. Kerr, and Rev. W. D. Roberts. And while thanking all the above-mentioned, we must not forget to include the name of Sergt Parker, whose receipts at the door were uuusually good. The annual Christmas Party took place on Friday, December 30ih, and although the number present was rather less than on previous occasions a most enjoyable evening was spent, the pleasure of all being enhanced by the excellent music supplied by the harp and the violin of two of the renowned brothers of Newtown. Mr. R. M. Davies was an effective M.C , and succeeded in bringing the pro¬ gramme to an end by the sensible hour of twelve. It is our sad duty to refer to the death of two former members of our congregation, whose names are dear and familiar to all Church people at