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SWANSEA AND DISTRICT. Sketty. — THE annual service in commemoration of those members of the parish who fell during the war was held in the Parish Church on Sunday, November 2. The sermon was preached by the Rev. A. J. Bishop, R.N., Seamen's Chaplain at Swansea. Subsequently the Vicar (the Rev. H. J. Stewart) read from the chancel the names of the parishioners who had laid down their lives for their country. They numbered about 70. Bequiescat in pace. St. Mary's, Swansea AT a parish council meeting held on October 22, it was decided to erect a memorial in the Parish Church to the late Dean Smith, who, previous to his appointment as Dean of St. David's, did such great work for the Church as Vicar of Swansea. It is proposed to fill the four lights of the west window with stained glass. All who knew the late Dean will be glad to think that such a memorial is to be erected in the church for the rebuilding of which he was him- self responsible. St. Thcmas's, Swansea. WE are glad to hear that the Eccle- siastical Commissioners have made a temporary grant of R60 per annum to this parish towards the salary of the second assistant priest, and that the Diocesan Board of Finance has promised a grant of R20. This will be a great en- couragement to the church people of St. Thomas's, who are anxious that the stipends of the assistant clergy should be increased. Holy Trinity, Swansea. THE parish of Holy Trinity, Swansea, is losing the services of Mr. L. H. Torr, F R.C.O., who, after serving as organist of the parish church for fourteen years, is now leaving for Southampton. The Vicar, writing in his Parish Maga- zine for November, pays a glowing tribute to the work which Mr. Torr has done in maintaining a high standard of music in the church. His place is being taken by Mr. C. Milton Bill, a former organist of the church, who has been re- appointed.

RUTHIN SCHOOL WAR MEMORIAL. AN appeal is beihg made to all who are interested in the welfare of the above school ,for theirsupport in pro- viding a worthy memorial to those of its former members who fell in action or died on service in the Great War. The appeal is signed by the Bishop of St. Asaph, W. Godfrey Lecomber, Esq., Mayor of Ruthin, and W. Lyvegrove, 'Esq., HeacI master.

COMPETITION. -+- CHRISTMAS STORIES. WE offer three prizes of £ 1, 10s., 5s. for the best Christmas stories (English). Conditions. (1) Not to exceed 500 words. (2) To be in the hands of the adjudicator by Friday, December 12, 1919. Adjudicator: The Rev. Canon Edmund 0. Jones, The Vicarage, Llanidloes. We reserve the right of publish- ing any story sent for competition.

BANGOR CATHEDRAL. ARMISTICE DAY: ADDRESS BY THE DEAN. THE anniversary of Armistice Day was observed at Bangor Cathe- dral by the holding of three special services. The day began with a celebration of itlie Holy Com- munion. The 11 o'clock service was preceded, in response to the King's invitation, by a iew minutes' silence, which was broken by the singing of the hymn, Let saints on earth in concert sing." In the evening there was a memorial ser- vice, attended by a crowded and re- verent congregation. The front seats on the side of the nave were occupied by the Mayor and Cor- poration in their official robes, and those on the other side by a body of V.A.D. nurses in uniform. In the course of the service the Dean ascended the pulpit and said Let us remember with thanksgiving and with all honour, before God and men, the Bangor men who have sacrificed their lives for their country in the Great War, 1914- 1919," and then read their names, over 200 in number, from a printed list. After the verse and response, Grant them, O Lord, eternal rest; and let everlasting light shine upon them," silence was kept for a space. The stillness of the vast congrega- tion kneeling in silent prayer was impressive beyond words. The Dean gave a short address based*on the text, "What mean ye by this service? He pointed out three of its lessons. First, the com- fort of the Gospel of Christ. They knew that death was not the end of man, and believed in the resur- rection of the body and the life everlasting. Among the thousands who had fallen in the great conflict there was many a youthful St. John, a disciple whom Jesus loved; many a zealous S't. Paul, who counted all things but loss that he might win Christ; many an erring St. Peter, whose heart was right with God; many an ordinary Chris- tian, who did his duty in that state of life unto which it had. pleased God to call him; and probably many a hardy penitent, like the thief on the cross, who turned to God at the last hour. The central Gospel message was that God is love," and that it is not His will that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Heaven is not small. St. John in a glorious prophetic vision saw a great multi- tude which no man could number. The second lesson was the blessed- ness of self-sacrificing service; and the third the duty for thanksgiving to God. The anthem was by Gounod: "From Thy love as a Father, 0 Lord, teach us to gather that life will conquer death." After the singing of the National An- them, Dr. Rogers, the Cathedral organist, played The Hallelujah Chorus with remarkable effect, "I

BEAUFORT. Armistice Celebrations. THE anniversary of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month was celebrated in Beaufort by the holding of Thanksgiving Services in St. David's Parish Church at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. The services w-ere conducted by tfee Rev. D. J. Llewelyn (Vicar), and at 11 o'clock Mr. W. Hancock, Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Llewelyn and Mr. Thomas Griffiths took part in the extempore prayers of thanksgiving for the termina- tion of the war, the signing of the armis- tice and for the League of Nations. At the brickworks the syren was sounded at 10.55, and all ceased work. The man- ager, Mr. Thos. Davies, assembled all his employees, and at eleven o'clock they sang together the Doxology, "Rule Britann ia" and the National Anthem. At the Ebbw Vale Company's Blaen-y- Cwm new reservoir the officials ordered all to cease work for two minutes. Traffic on road and rail was suspended, and everyone seemed to take a serious view of the King's command. Memorial Service. ON Tuesday evening a memorial ser- vice was held at St. David's Parish Church. Tne Vicar conducted the ser- vice of the burial of the dead and gave an address on "Lest we forget." Mr. James James, licensed lay reader, read the lesson. Mr. W. J. Bull presided at the organ, and Miss Olwen Price ren- dered Father, in Thy gracious keep- ing, leave we now Thy servants sleep- ing." The Vicar read the roll of honour and Sergeant Edwin Griffiths sounded the "Last Post" from the chancel steps. Miss Olive Llewelyn then sang "ù rest in the Lord (" Elijah "). The "Dead March" in "Saul" con- cluded an impressive memorial service. The church was draped with violet, black and white, and he collection was for the Tablet Memorial Fund. Dramatic Recital. PROFESSOR WILLIAM MILES; F.R.S.I., gave a dramatic recital at the Parish Hall on Monday evening, the proceeds of which are being devoted to the Y.M.C.A. The Vicar, Rev. D. J. Llewelyn, occupied the chair, and votes of thanks to the Vicar and the church- wardens for the use of the Church Hall, the ticket sellers, the Professor and all who had helped was proposed by Mr., Ernest Roberts and seconded by Mr. R. T. Priddy.

LLANGYNIEW, NORTH WALES." I MEMORABLE SERVICES. SERVICES, fittingly worthy of the above name, were held at the parish ¡ church last Sunday, November 2. They were the occasion of the dedication of memorials to those from the parish who had fallen in the Great War. There was a solemn Eucharist at 10.30, at which the attendance was unusually large, the Rector being the celebrant, assisted by the Archdeacon of Montgomery and the Rector of Pontrobert, as Deacon and Sub-deacon. After the sermon preached by the Archdeacon, special memorials given by some of the parents of those fallen were dedicated by him. These consisted of a litany desk of chaste' workmanship in memory of William Henry Fox, of Glascoed; and a carved oak priest's stall, with canopy of ex- quisite finish in keeping with the beauti- ful old oak screen (which is a marked feature of the church) in memory of Lieutenant Herbert Wynn Jones, of Mathrafal. A new oak lectern has also been added, the additions much enhancing the already existing beauty of the sanctuary. The service, both from the reverent attention of the very large congregation which remained throughout, and the rendering of the service, is one we feel sure will not be soon forgotten. The afternoon service was held at 2.30, and consisted of a special Dedica- tion Service sanctioned by the Bishop, in Welsh and English—a special music manual being also issued with it. The congregation present more than filled the church and aisles, and overflowed into the churchyard. The service was taken by the Archdeacon; the Vicars of Llanfair and Meifod reading the por- tions of Scripture appointed, while the Rectors of Pontrobert and Llangyniew acted as cantors, taking the Anti- phons to the psalms and canticles, and otherwise assisting. After the anthem, set to music composed by the Rector, an adjournment was made to the churchyard for the solemn Dedication of the Memorial given by the parishioners to the fallen. The memorial is of Cornish grey granite, and takes the form of a Celtic cross. On the base the names of the fallen are recorded on a cast bronze tablet, viz., HERBERT WYNN JONES, IIEUT. THOMAS ROCK WILLIAMS. WILLIAM HENRY. Fox. THOMAS EDWARD DAVIES, M.M. JOHN PRICE DAVIES. EDWARD HENRY WOOD. with the inscription lesu trugarha." All honour give to those Who, nobly striving, nobly fell, That we might live." A smaller cast bronze tablet is placed on the side with the words: H Y Dewrion ryfelwyr dros ryddid a clirefydd gollasant eu gwaed." A cavalier's sword also in cast bronze, is hung upon the cross. The whole is an imposing piece of work some eleven feet above the ground, and is placed right opposite the church porch. The memorial was unveiled by General Sandbach, and dedicated by the Arch- deacon. On the return to the church appro- priate addresses were delivered in English and Welsh by General Sandbach and Archdeacon Davis, after which the "Te Deum' was solemnly sung in Welsh, the service closing with prayer and the blessing by the Rector. P.S.Copies of the "Dedication Ser- vice and music are procurable on appli- cation.

LLANDUDNO. THE opening meeting of the Church Literary and Debating Society (English) for the session 1919-20 was held in the Church House on Thursday, November 13, when Mr. T. Pierce, B.Sc., assistant master at the County School, delivered a lecture on the Solar System." The lecture was illustrated with lantern slides, the lantern being manipulated by Mr. Brown, verger of Holy Trinity Church. There was a very large attend- ,i ance, and the lecture was followed by those present with much interest and appreciation. At the close of the meet- ing a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Pierce and to Mr. Brown, proposed by Dr. Kenrick Davies, supported by Mr. R. Roberts and Mr. Tom Ellis. The Rev. H. Williams presided.

THE. NEW VICAR OF BRYMBO. Appointment of the Rev. Herbert Evans. THE important living of Brymbo, in €ne diocese of St. Asaph, has been filled by the appointment of the Rev. Herbert Evans, rector of Cerrig. It is interest- ing to note that Mr. Evans returns to the parish where he began his ministerial life in 1893. In the meantime he has had a ide and varied experience of work at Abergele, Mold, St. Philip's, Stepney, and Cerrig, which he represents on the Corwen Board of Guardians and District Council.

MERTHYR AND DISTRICT. Pontsticill. FATALITY.—A very distressing fatality occurred at the Abercriban Quarries on the 4th inst., which cast quite a gloom over the village and neighbourhood of Pontsticill. A young boy of sixteen years was somehow drawn into one of ine machines, viz., the crusher, and was so terribly mutilated that he succumbed to his injuries in a few hours after being admitted to the Merthyr General Hos- pital. The unfortunate lad was Thomas Edward Hughes, a son of Mrs. Morris, Tylar-bont Farm.. The funeral took place on the follow- ing Saturday afternoon, when a very large number of people came to pay their last tribute of respect. Tommy was a modest boy of prepossessing qualities, and generally liked in the village. He was a member of Vaynor Church and Sunday School, and also, a playing mem- ber of Vaynor Church Football Associa- tion.. The bearers were chosen from the ,circle of his regular companions. At the house the service was conducted in Welsh by the Rev. E. L. Jones, curate I of Vaynor. The services in church and at the graveside, which were exceedingly impressive, were carried out by the Rev. J. Davies, Rector of Vaynor, Rev. E. L. Jones and Rev. D. Davies, Vicar of Taf Fechan. After the committal the choir rendered most pathetically a hymn from Sankey's "Good-night," "good-night" being his dying words. There were many floral tributes be- sides those from members of the family, there being one from his fellow-workmen and another from the members of Vay- nor Church. A memorial service was held in Vaynor Church on the following Sunday evening, when the chief mourners were present. Entertainment. A VERY successful entertainment was held in Pontsticill Schoolroom on Thursday evening, the 13th inst., in aid of funds for the better equipment of the Sunday School. The Rev. E. L. Jones, curate, acted as chairman, and in the course of the proceedings he availed himself of an opportunity to appeal for substantial support to the scheme to raise a Memorial Hall to the memory of the fallen heroes and for the comfort of the heroes who had returned. The programme was short, but very interesting. The singers and the elocu- tionists revealed their worth and native talents. The chief source of humour was a dialogue entitled, My Wfe's Rela- tions." This at times caused screams of laughter. The performers acquitted themselves in the most. creditable manner. Our best thanks are due to all the artistes, and especially to the Male Voice Party, under the conductorship of Mr. John'Griffiths, for the several selec- tions which they rendered so remarkably well. The collection taken at the close of the entertainment realised the nice little sum of zel 18s.

VALE OP CLWYD NOTES. --+- RHYL, Anniversary of Armistice Day. A MOST impressive service was held av St. Thomas' Church, Rhyl, at 10.45 a.m. I on November 11, the anniversary of Armistice Day. The service was con- ducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Lloyd (Vicar), assisted by the Rev. J. Lewis Edwards. At eleyen o'clock all present stood and observed the King's request for two minutes' silence in memory ol our heroic dead. The -organist (Mr, Bryan Warhurst) then gave a most feel- ing rendering of the anthem 0 rest in the Lord," and the service, which had moved many to tears, was brought to a close with appropriate prayers and the Blessing. At ,8 a.m. there was a. celebra- tion of the Holy Communion* In the evening, at 7.30, a meeting to promote the League of Nations Move- ment was held in the Town Hall, and there was a large and enthusiastic audi-y ence. The Lord-Lieutenant of Flint- shire (Mr. Gladstone) presided, and the principal speakers were the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, Dr. John Williams, Bryn- siencyn, Anglesea, and Major Whold Ion,4; secretary of the Movement for North,1 Wales. War Time Wanderings in Egypt. THE Rev. Alcwin Jones, M.C., who; saw considerable service as Chaplain to; the Forces in Egypt, Palestine and- France, delivered a most interesting lec- ture at the Church House, Rhyl, on1 Monday, November 10, on "What hej had seen and heard in Egypt." The lec-j ture was illustrated by some excellent; slides, Mr. Ernest Jones manipulating' the lantern. The lecturer took his audi-1 ence through many of the places visited! by our troops, and gave them glimpses j of the wonders of this ancient land. » ..in

HARVEST FESTIVALS., Rhosesmer, Mold. The Thanksgiving Services were bright" and hearty. Sermons delivered by Rev* W. Arthur Jones (Mold). The Rev. E. ns officiated at both services. English and Welsh anthems reflected great credit upon the choir and their trainer, Mr. Edward Davies. Flowers, vegetables and corn were given by: Mrs. Evans {Vicar- age), Mrs. Edward Davies, Mrs. Basil Davies, Mrs. Lamb, Miss Jones (Farm), the Misses Edwards (Sarngaled), Miss May Lewis and Miss Hughes, who had made themselves responsible for the de- corating of the sacred edifice. Others who sent contributions for this purpose were: Lord Justice Bankes, Miss Davies-Cooklc*; Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Hughes (Caerfallwch), Mrs. James Hewitt, Mrs Ellis, and also friends of Miss Edwards (Sarngaled)), and Mrs. John Harrison, whom we cordially thank. The closing of the financial Sun. day School Club year shows that the suma paid weekly have amounted to the sum of over £ 105—an increase of over Y,13 upon last year, proving that the Clothing Club is appreciated.

irc y Stow Children. CHAPTER I. • DAISY'S MOTHER IS TIRED. > DAISY was nearly a happy little girl, i and it was always so sunshiny. You ca*, <B but she could not be quite happy, I see how happy Daisy could have been ii — because she had just one trouble. only her poor mother had not got more Of course she was not sad all the time. and more tired every minute of the day. Often on sunny days she would be happy for ever so long. But suddenly her trouble Sometimes Daisy felt very sad indeed,' would come down all over her, then she and did not want to play then she would would feel sad and droopy like y creep in out of the sunny a poor withered flower, and 81 [*} rj j garden, and watch her mothei that would spoil the whole p I work. Daisy was only a day. JjlP" little girl, too little to helpf but she got to know all the It is very nasty to have h things her mother had to do; just one trouble because you f| First Daisy's mother would are so nearly quite'happy that <lr~BlSS "I sweep, then she would dust/ you know what it would be and then she would go down like, and that makes you want I on her knees and polish the to be quite happy ever so — floor. When it came to the badly. Daisy just longed and longed to hands and knees part Daisy felt saddest of be quite happy, but her trouble would not all, because she knew it made her mother's go away, because it was about someone back ache dreadfully, and the hard floor else, and that sort of trouble never goes hurt her knees, and the dirt spoilt her till the other person is happy too. pretty hands. Daisy thought the hands' and knees part must be what people Daisy's trouble was about her mother. meant when they said work like a Daisy's mother worked very hard to keep horse," and she did not like to see her the house clean, and it made her dread- pretty mother looking like a horso at all; fully tired. 'She was tired every day. that seemed somehow all wrong. Now Daisy loved her mother very much, so of course, she could not be a very happy If only the house could be kept clean little girl, because as soon as she thought without her mother being made so tired,1 about her mother being tired, the trouble Daisy knew that everyone would be quite' feeling came. haT,)py, and she used to wonder and wonder > trying to think how it could be done, but' The house where Daisy lived was she could not think of any way at all. ever so nice. It was just the sort of So Daisy's mother had to go on working, house to be quite happy in. All the rooms and making herself tired, and Daisy could were pretty, lovely flowers grew in the not see how there Was ever to be any end garden, everything was bright and clean, to it; but wonderful things were to happen. i ':Phis stoJ"j will be contimwd. f. f This story will be continued, MAKES HOUSEWORK EASY. Dusting and polishing is done in -a quarter the time and you work stand- ffifc ing up. No more aching backs with a It' il IL If your dealer cannot supply, send 5/6 and HAMiW ll V|) llsUw we will forward a Koiuo, carriage paid. SlSHBlnMs'f I \W \|\ \l Manufacturers The Matchless Metal Polish Company, Ltd, Komo. If your dealer cannot supply, send 5/6 and HAMiW ll V|) llsUw we will forward a Komo, carriage paid. my I \W \|\ V Manufacturers: The Matchless" Metal Polish Company, Ltd. Liverpool*