Welsh Journals

flriepstli Deanerp magazine. Vol. IV. (New Series). DECEMBER, 1908. No. 192. CHORAL FESTIVAL. The Anthem chosen is Sir George Elvey's " I was glad when they said unto me" (Noveilo, 3d. and Hd). Suggested hymns— of which four or five will he finally selected— 603, 550, 523, 514, 583, 530, 521 and 533. Cantate to Henley (Psalm XXXV.); Deus to Wickes (Psalm LIV.) ; Psalms CIII. and CXLVI. to Mornington (Psalm CXXXV.) and Worgan (Psalm XXII.) Vesper Hymn No 2, by Caleb Simper (Id. from the author, Kilburnie, Barnstaple, or words only Is. per 100). LLANIDLOES. PLEASE NOTE.—Annual Rummage Sale on Monday, Dec. 21st. Doors open at 7. Admission 2d. Contributions are urgently requested. Holy Communion on Xmas Day, at 8, 9, 10, and 12. Annual Xmas Dance on Tuesday, Dec. 29, commencing punctually at 7 and closing at 12. No tickets or invitations will be issued —payment 1/6 each (gentlemen and ladies) to be made at the door. Music, by Cede- wain Quadrille Band, will begin, irrespective of the number present, at 7 precisely. The Social Evening on November 18 was a great success. The proceeds, £2 19s., when supplemented by the 'Xmas Dance and another Social Evening, will be devoted to buying a set of tea things for the Church. C.E.T.S.—The members took part in im¬ promptu speeches at the first meeting last month, and a miscellaneous programme was gone through at the following meeting. Last Monday night a large number of " Daily Mail " pictures of recent events were thrown upon the screen. They were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The views were explained by the Vicar, and the lantern was manipulated by Messrs Arthur Webb and T. Pryce Williams. Men's Guild. — The recently-formed Churchmen's guild for mutual improvement bids fair to have a successful season. A good number have already joined, and the men and youths who have not yet put in an • appearance at the meetings are strongly advised to do so, for the meetings are both instructive and entertaining. In the course of a very interesting inaugural address on November 4th, the Vicar referred to the objects of the guild and to several ways in which it could be a potent influence for good in local church life. On the following Wednesday Mr. E. L. Spencer opened an instructive discussion on " Capital Punish¬ ment " which was adjourned on the motion of Mr. J. Arthur Jones. The same evening Mr. Rawlinson read an instructive paper on " The Municipalisation of Trades," and whether women should have a right to sit on County and Borough Councils. The " Mock Council Election " on the following Wednes¬ day was productive of much merriment. The candidates were Messrrs. J. T. Jones, A. Webb, T. H. Davies Jones and J. Owen, who at the close of their addresses were " peppered " with questions. The first debate took place on the 25th, the subject being " Is the Government worthy of sup¬ port ? " The affirmative view was taken by Mr. E. L. Spencer, and the negative by Mr. Grady. Messrs. A. L. Onslow, J. Davies (Llwyn), E. Nuttall, C. Brown and G. W. Hopper, took part in the debate, in which some of the merits and demerits of the Government were emphasised. Expression was given to the strong feeling among the local churchpeople against the government's educational policy, especially in connection with the possible loss to theoi of the use of the National Schools, upon which thy have expended about £2000 during recent years. The voting disclosed a " big majority " against the government. Mothers' Union.—-An interesting and instructive address was given to the members on Friday, November 27th, by the Rev. Thos. Smith, of Llanbrynmair. This was followed by a lantern" lecture by Mr. Rees, open to all, which was largely attended and much appreciated, the subject being " How we got our Bible."