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Ariopstli Deanerp magazine. Vol.- III. (New Series). DECEMBER, 1907. No. 180. LLANIDLOES. It is with much regret that we put on record the death of Letitia Phillips, which took place on November 7th, after an illness which had lasted since Easter and which was accompanied by pain almost intolerable, but borne with much patience and fortitude. She was buried on Now 1 1, when Helmore's touching setting of the funeral service was rendered by the Choir—of which she had long been a member—with singular beauty and feeling. The utmost sympathy is felt with her husband and children, as well as with her mother and sisters, especially Mrs. Campbell, who was her most devoted and attentive nurse during her long period of suffering. Communicants will please notice that the celebrations on Christmas Day will be at 7,8, 10 and 12 (instead of 8, 9). This is in order to allow of some break for the Vicar, who. until Mr. Rees receives Priest's orders, has to take all the celebrations. We hope the alteration will not reduce the number of communicants. Mothers' Union.—A tea and meeting in connection with, the Mothers" Union will be held at the National Schools on Monday, December 9th. The proceedings will com¬ mence at half-past four, and an address will be given by the Rev. J. Jones-Powell, Llan- fyrnach. New members (who must be Church-people) will be admitted at the close of the meeting. Owing to the large member¬ ship, we regret that more Nonconformist members cannot be admitted. Children in arms only will be admitted. Rummage Sale. —A Rummage Sale will be held at the National Schools at 7 o'clock on Monday night, December 16th. The pro¬ ceeds will be given to the Church Bells Fund. Will all those who have assisted in the past kindly give their assistance on this occasion again ? As Mrs. Jones, The Vicar¬ age, has had much less goods sent her this year from outside the parish, it is to be hoped that the parishioners will give practical support to the Sale. Goods may be sent to the Vicarage, or to the Schools on tne after¬ noon of the Sale. The object is a very laudable one, and the Sale enables the poor in the parish to obtain useful articles at a trifling cost. Admission to th : Sale, 2d. Harvest Festival.—The Harvest Festival was held on October 8th and 9th. The decorations shewed that much taste had been displayed by the ladies who so kindly undertook the work. The Festival opened with a Welsh service on Tuesday night. when the Rev. J. P. Lewis, vicar of Llan- ystumdwy, preached to a large congregation. The services on Wednesday were in English. the preacher in the morning being the Rev. J. Alien Jones, vicar of Llanyblodwel. The sitting accommodation was taxed to the utmost in the evening, a large number being unable to secure seats. The sermon" was delivered by the Rev. J. P. Lewis. The services were very hearty, and the Choir gave an excellent rendering of the anthem. The ladies who decorated the church were— Font. .Mrs. Vaughan Owen ; north windows, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Davies, and Miss Phillips; south windows. Miss Jones (Close); lectern, Mrs. Spencer: pulpit. Miss Webb; clergy stalls, &c, the Misses Griffiths ; altar and east end, Miss Kerr, Miss Walters, and Mrs. Jones ; altar rails, Miss Walters. The fruit, vegetables, and other offerings were subse¬ quently distributed among the sick and poor. Band of Hope.—This was re-commenced last month, and over a hundred children have attended each of the weekly meetings. Miss Jones (The Close) and Mr. Arthur Webb (the Secretary), who render valuable assistance in conducting the Band, will be glad to receive any contributions towards the forthcoming Christmas Tree. C. E.T. S. — The local branch of the C.E.T.S. has held a series of very successful weekly meetings since the winter session was opened with an inspiring address on Oct. 7th by the Rev. J. P. Lewis, Llanystum- dwy. Those who have either addressed the meetings or organised programmes since then are—Oct. 14th, Miscellaneous programme,