Welsh Journals

flrwpstli Deanerp magazine. Vol. V. (New Series). NOVEMBER, 1909. No. 203. MOTHERS' UNION. Mrs. Morgan Jones, as Presiding Associ¬ ate of the Arwystli Mother's Union Branch, begs to heartily thank all those who so kindly sent cake for the Tea, held at Caersws, September 29th. Contributions were so liberal, there was not only ample for tea, but sufficient to give some to all the members from a distance before starting home after the meeting. All was of the best quality. LLANIDLOES. We were most fortunate in having a line day for our Harvest Festival, and it seems to be generally agreed that the services were most enjoyable—indeed, many think that the evening service on October 6 was one of the finest ever held in the church. The preacher on October 5, in Welsh, was the Rev. Edwin J.#Owen, Vicar of Brithdir, an Idloesian by descent, and there was a good congregation and the singing was excellent, a forward step being made in singing the Psalms, which had never been done before—in the present Vicar's time, at least, if at all. Mr. Owen preached again at the morning English service, when the attendance was above the average; the anthem, " I was glad " (Elvcy), went beauti¬ fully. In the evening, when Canon Woos- nam preached, there was a crowded church, and the music went with quite the old swing,, the anthem, " O clap your hands to¬ gether " {Turner), being much admired. We are especially grateful this year to Miss Lena Davies for her splendid playing, as she was suffering from a load of anxiety about her brother Willie, now we are glad to say home and gradually recovering from his very severe illness. The church was beautifully decorated by the following ladies: Font, Mrs. Vaughan Owen ; South Windows, Miss Jones, Close ; North Windows, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Phillips and Miss Annie Davies ; Pulpit, Miss Webb ; Lectern, Mrs. Alderson and Mrs. R. O. Jones; Stalls, Miss Parker ; East End, Miss Kerr and Mrs. Hollings. The offerings were rather fewer in number than usual, but took a useful form and were most acceptable to the poor people among whom they were distributed. Rummage Sale —There will be a meeting at the Schools on Wednesday next, Novem¬ ber 10, at 5 p.m., to make arrangements. Hrij) over -C.E.T.S., Men's Guild— which we hope will be better attended this month—and other matters. CAERSWS. Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at St. Mary's Church on Thursday, October 14th. The special preachers were the Vicar of Llandinam and the Rector of Manafon. The sermons were marked by much earnestness, and were much apprec¬ iated by the congregation. The Church was beautifully decorated, though there was a scarcity of corn and vegetables. Gifts of corn, flowers, and fruit were kindly sent by Mrs. Tanner, Bryn Derwen ; Mrs. Kinsey, Maes Mawr ; Mrs. Swain; Mrs. Ford; Mrs. Cleeton ; Mrs. Jones, Bron Villa; Mrs. Evan Jones. West End ; Mrs. George ; Mrs. Ingram, The Weeg ; Mrs. Brown, Unicorn, Cottage ; Mrs. Myatt, Severn Street; Miss Savage, Penborfa ; Miss Cleeton ; Miss Eira Swain ; Dr. Rees. Mr. & Mrs. Trow, Severn Street, sent pretty decorations of a wagon, sickles, and harp, which showed much ingenuity. There was no lack of willing decorators, among whom the work was distributed as follows : The Chancel: The Misses Ford (2) and Powell ; The Pulpit : Miss Cleeton ; The Font: Mrs. Snow and the Misses Snow; The Reading Desk: Mrs. T. Trow, Miss Eva Jones; Windows and Lamps: Mrs. Darbyshire-Roberts, xMrs. T. Trow, Misses Nellie Lewis and Eva Jones. Messrs. T. Trow and Edgar Powell assisted generally. The Services were bright and hearty, and very well attended. The following clergy kindly assisted : Rev. James Jones (preacher at the afternoon service), and the Rev. W. Morgan (Penfro), at the evening services. The services were intoned by the Rev. Hugh Richards, of Carno, and Rev. J. George, of Aberhafesp. The Choir, under the able conductorship of Mr. Edward Rogers, gave a capital ren¬ dering Of the anthem, " O clap your hands