Welsh Journals

flrwpstli Deanerp magazine. Vol. III. (New Series). FEBRUARY, 1907. No. 170. LLANIDLOES. Lent.—Easter falls so early this year that Lent will be upon us almost within the sound of Xmas bells. An early Lent has this advantage, that the days are still short, and so the temptation not to come to Church is not so strong, and we sincerely trust that the season may be wisely and diligently used. There will be weekly sermons by visiting clergy, the Dean of Bangor comes on Ash Wednesday, February 13, Rev. Thos. Smith of Llanbrynmair (who created so good an impression at our last Harvest Festival) on Tuesday, February 19, and the Rev. Samuel Davies of Dolfor, on February 27. Short Talks.—The Vicar intends giving a short talk of five or ten minutes every evening during Lent on our Duty to God as seen in the first four Commandments, illus¬ trated by what we know of Heaven, Hell, Judgment and Eternity. Ash Wednesday, February 13th, there will be celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m.; Morning service at 11; Evening service at 7-30. Preacher, the Dean of Bangor. Mothers' Union.—The Vicar of Dolfor's sermon on Wednesday will bear special reference to the M.U., and all members are urged to attend. We hope to find a day for the Lantern Lecture in March. Sewing Parties will be held each Friday in Lent, commencing Friday, February 15th, in the National Schoolroom at 8 p.m., when we hope to see many present, and each provided with thimble, scissors and needles. A Confirmation Service will take place in the Parish Church on Sunday, March 17. Names of intending candidates should be sent to the Vicar, or placed in the box by the door of the Church at latest by Sunday, February 10th. The Dance Practices come to an end this week: they have been thoroughly en¬ joyed and the gratitude of all is due to Mrs. Phillips, Miss Lena Davies and Miss Webb, who have so kindly played. The money taken at the doors will be used for the purchase of materials for the sewing parties. A Church Social will take place on Friday, February 8th, and as this will be the last of our festivities before Lent and its duties claim our attention, it is to be hoped it will be well patronised. We are promised a dramatic sketch among other attractions. The financial result of the first Christmas Party is as follows :—Tickets sold, £6 8s. ; expenses band, £2 Lis. 6d. ; printing, 13s. : cleaning and other expenses, 7s. 6d.; balance for the Schools, £2 15s, Xmas Party II.—The above illustrates the generosity of those who gave the Second Party and handed over £6 10s. to the Bells Fund, paying not only the expenses men¬ tioned above but also giving the refresh¬ ments. Mrs. Toole wishes it to be known that Mrs. and Miss Kinsey, Mrs. R. M. Davies, and Mrs. Spencer shared the ex¬ penses with her, and we heartily thank one and all for their kindness., and also Mr. Hopper for keeping the door. Band of Hope.—The elder members of this flourishing body are busy practising an Operetta, " Squire Goodfellow's Famous Hunt," which it is hoped will be presented to the public in Easter week. Church Defence.—There was a very good gathering of Church people on Friday, January 25th, at the National Schools to hear Mr. Harry Phillips, and we believe everybody who attended was pleased. Mr. Phillips is an excellent speaker, and though obviously very tired—it was his sixth meet¬ ing that week—treated his subject in a masterly way. He took the highest line, that of the spiritual interests of the country, and his tone throughout was admirable.