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FARMERS' COLUMN. Crops on the average are plentiful in Trecastle and district. Progress was interrupted now and then by thunder-showers last week. Rates obtained at Presteign market, on Wednesday ranged thus:—Eggs, 8 for 1/ butter, 1/4 per lb.; fowls, 5/6 to 6/- per couple; trussed ditto, 1/- per lb.; and rabbits, 1/- each. Rates for a small supply of produce at Rhayader market, on Wednesday wer :-Eggs. 8 and 9 for 1/ butter 1/2 per lb.; fowls. 5/- to 6/- per couple; trussed ditto, 1/- and 1/1 per lb.; and rabbits, 1/- each. The excellent weather of the past fortnight has greatly reduced the usual labour required for hay- making. Mowing and hauling have been the chief work. The sun has done the rest! Wye Valley women have proved themselves of great value to farmers in the hay-fields during the past fort- night. Many have undertaken such tasks as pitching and loading with success day after day. Builth Wells women have been much to the fore of late in Red-Cross work, and some went out into the neighbouring fields to help the farmers to ingather their record crops of hay. Fairs in Brecon and Radnor for August -te:-To- day (Thursday), Knighton, Talgarth and Hay; 26th, Presteign; 28th, Cefn-Coed, Rhayader and Builth Wells; and 31st, Knighton and Hay. Prices obtained for an average supply of farm pro- duce at Knighton market on Thursday, were:—Eggs, 8 for 1/ butter, 1/4 per lb.; fowls, 4/6 to 5/- per. couple; chickens, 5/- to 6/6; ducks, 5/- to 7/ black- currants, 3Jd per lb.; red-currants, 31d; and whin- berries, 5d. At Erwood market, on Thursday, prices were as fol- low:—Eggs, 8 for 1/ butter, 1/2 and 1/3 per lb.; chickens, 1/3; fowls, lOd; duckSj 1/2; rabbits, lOd each; gooseberries, Id per lb.; and whinberries, 6d per quart. A mare, belonging to the Misses Evans, Ynismarchog farm, near Trecastle, was found struck by the light- ning in a field close to the farm-house last week. Three sheep, belonging to Messrs. Thomas Bros., Belfont, were also struck dead under a big tree having been struck by the lightning. Photographs of two Ryeland rams (two-shear, and up- wards), bred by Mr D. J. Thomas, Talachddu, Brecon, appeared in last week's "Mark Lane Express." They were winners at the Royal Show (Manchester). Born in 1914, they were sired by "Gentleman Joe," and their dam was "Two Star." Mr Roger Powell (Erwhir) told the members at the last meeting of Builth Rural Tribunal that he lived near the village of Erwood and had been able to secure female labour. One woman had worked for him all the summer and he was quite satisfied with the way in which she had performed vaHous farming duties. Apart from one or two farms little advantage has been taken of soldier-labour in Wye Valley. Farmers, in some instances, apply for particualr men, and, as most of them have not been in training long, they can- not be liberated. Several soldiers are to be seen in the hay-fields of Herefordshire, but the farmers are taking what men are available. Hay produce market, on Thursday, was characterised by a large supply, good attendance and early clearance. Demand was quite up to the average, and quality was good. Rates prevailing were:—Eggs, 8 for 1/ but- ter, 1/- to 1/2 per lb.; fowls, 7/- to 8/- per couple; trussed ditto, 1/- and 1/2 per lb.; ducks. 8/- to 9/- per couple; rabbits (scarce), 1/- each; whinberries, 4d per quart; and black currants, 3d to 4d. In reply to the enquiry of a Wyeside farmer, we would refer him to -the Surveyor of Taxes, Brecon. where he will receive the information he wants with the utmost courtesy. Total exemption from income- -tax, we might add, is granted where the total income from all sources does not exceed £130. It follows, therefore, that where the rent does not exceed R130 and neither the farmer nor his wife has any other source of income he should be exempted. Mr Miller, chairman of the Breconshire Small-Holdings Committee, in explaining at the last County Council meeting why they had declined to take action in two particular cases, stated "that one of the men wanted to take a field against a farm-house, and had not acted on the suggestion to take some land adjacent, and the other applicant wished to take land from a very small farm held by people selling milk, and they could not see their way to deprive them of the land." Peter cannot be robbed to pay Paul! Through the kindness of Mr Hutton. a public inspec- tion of the fields, recently seeded down with pasture mixtures, containing drought resisting plants such as wild white clover, burnet, chicory, etc., will be held in a field of Sheepcote farm. Clifford, on Friday (2.30 p.m.). The County Organiser will explain the details of the pasture mixtures employed as well as the char- acters of the various pasture plants. The pastures here arc especially interesting to farmers at the pre- sent time and will repay a visit. After the inspec- tion, it is hoped to have a discussion on the general question of "how to increase the stock-carrying capac- ity of temporary and permanent pastures in the county." This is a most important subject, and many farmers will he able to contribute something valuable to the discussion. Mr Hutton will also be glad to show the party through the f irm-buildings, which are of quite exceptional arrangement. In view of the strain, now falling on the railways, the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries wish to im- press upon fruit-growers and salesmen the necessity of assisting the railway companies to avoid undue delay in the transport of fruit and empties by rail during the continuance of the war, by paying attention to the following points:—(1) Fruit should be sent to the most accessible markets in approximately regular daily quantities, and not rushed up in large quantities on particular days. The, resources of the railway com- panies at the present time are not equal to dealing promptly with rushes of traffic. Whenever possible fruit should be disposed of locally. (2) The sorting of small lots into delivery vans, and the delivery of small lots, involves delay. Growers should put to- gether their consignments to salesmen in lots of 2 or 4 ,tons. Delivery will be thus expedited. In many cases a considerable reduction of the rate is obtained by pooling the consignment in this way. (3) In order to ensure the dispatch of fruit, gorwers should, where required, advise the station-master or goods agent over-night of the-approximate quantities they wish to forward the following day. This may be necessary, as, owing to shortage of labour, the railway companies fre- quently have to restrict the tothl quantity of fruit they accept for conveyance. and groVers who do not give notice may find that it is impossible for their fruit to be accepted.

Radnor County Councillors. HOW THEY ATTEND. Attendances were made by members of Radnorshire County Council and Education Committees from 1st April, 1915, to 31st March last as follow: NAME OF MEMBER. Tom.. Sum. Att. Alderman A. Edwards 12 10 Milbank 21.. 19 Morgan 19 Powell 20 18 J. Price 14.. 6 W. Price 26 15 C. C. Rogers 94 91 -Stephens 29 29 Councillor Bache 76 53 Baylis 57 53 Bufton -48 46 D. Davies SS 11 „ T. Davies 52 43 „ Duff-Gordon 37 36 Evans 41 37 „ Evan-Thomas 35 21 „ Gibson-Watt. 51 1]. „ Goodwin 33.. 8 „ Green-Price 42 34 „ A. T. Hamer • 25 J. Hamer 91 87 „ Harding 56.. 56 „ Harris 42 25 „ Hughes 43 1. 42 Hurst G6 65 „ Kewley 43 32 B. P. Lewis 65 58 E. Lewis 42 31. Meredith 38 38 Roberts 35 17 Vaughan 43 42 Weale 60 52 „ Williams 25.. 3 Rev. J. Roland Pryce 16.. 15 Ntr H. D. Phillips 18 17 Mr D. Jones 21 19 Mrs Venables-Llewelyn 17 10 MrJ.O.Jenkms 20 15 Mrs Rogers 21 16 Mrs Morgan 13 12 Mrs Green-Price 12 10 Total 1566 1247

Llandrindod Wells Gathering. POPULAR AS EVER. The fourteenth annual convention for the deepening of spiritual life is being held at Llandrindod Wells for the third time under the shadow of war, and it speaks much for the strength and vigour of the life of this institution that it attracts great numbers of people from all parts of the land, despite the many diffieul- ties of travel and the increasing cost of living. This year again there are people in attendance from far and near and of rich and poor, but, of course, there is again a falling off in the attendance from the thickly- populated valleys of South Wales, as the collieries, iron-works, steel-works and other industries are working at high pressure, and unable to declare even a short re- spite from work. Preliminary meetings were held on Friday and Satur- ray, and these were mainly of a devotional character. It was very pleasing to see a former much respected Llandrindod Wells pastor, Rev. D. Wynne Evans, lead- ing the meeting at the Baptist Tabernacle on Friday, and equally so to-see that staunch friend of the con- vention and of many other movements in Wales, Prin- cipal Edwards, D.D.. of Cardiff, in the chair on Satur- day evening. At both meetings, there was an earnest spirit of expectancy, and early evidence of times of rich blessing. Sunday was a great day in the churches. Large num- bers of convention visitors mingled in the great throng at Holy Trinity Church, but they deeply deplore the fact that Holy Trinity does not give any formal recog- nition to the convention as is done at Keswick. This year this is a peculiarly disappointing experience, as the English platform is very largely Church of England. Mr Albert Head, the beloved president, and his es- teemed wife, who conducts the ladies' meetings. are both devoted members cf a Wimbledon Church; Rev. Hubert Brooke, M.A., one of the most beloved and helpful of the world-famed Keswick Convention lead- ers. and a Bible expositor with a great wealth of ex- perience and knowledge, is a clergyman of the Church of England; Prebendary the Rev. and Hon. W. Talbot Kice, M.A., is the highly-esteemed vicar of Swansea; and the Rev. J. Russell Howden, B.D., is the evan- gelical vicar of St. Jude's, Wolverhampton. Sunday's preachers at the Free Churches were as fol- low:-Baptist Tabernacle. Rev. R. B. Jones, Ynyshir; Congregational Church, Rev. Elvet Lewis, M.A., Lon- don; Presbyterian Church, Rev. Henry Montgomery, M.A., D.D., an ex-moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Ireland, who is one of the convention speakers this year, and Rev. Stephen George, B.A.: and Wesl-eyan Church. Rev. T. Kirup, London. Welsh services were held at the Albert Hall and at the Victoria Hall. when leading Welsh ministers officiated. At the Friends' Meeting House, the evening meeting was taken by Mrs C. T. Studd, the wife of the well-known missionary, who was once the pride of an all-English cricket eleven, i and friends of the Heart of Africa Mission. The week's programme also includes services in the Welsh language, and on this platform Nonconformity predominates. The leaders of these meetings include the Revs. O. M. Owen (Birkenhend).. R. B. Jones (Ynyshir), W. W. Lewis (Swansea), J. R. Evans (Llwynliendy), Joseph James (Cwmbach, Aberdare). W. Trevor Jones (Llanelly), and Nantlais Williams (Am- manford').

SUNDAY. I In the afternoon. an appropriate opening message v.'as delivered by the Rev. Dr. Montgomery from the words, "Men ought always to pray and not to faint." In the evening, Rev. Elvet Lewis, M.A.. who was preaching in the town, was present in order to show his sympathy, and kindly responded to Mr Head's in- vitation to speak. He observed that on the last page of the New Testament they had the word, "Come," on three lines. Every page of the book was written for the sake of the saying "Come." All that was in the Book led up, constantly to the great word. "Come." The entire Book was written for the sake of inviting children to come home to their father. "The Spirit and the Bride say come." The greatest instrument of the Spirit was the Church, and the Church could not say that word, "Come," rightly without the help of the Spirit. They could not divide between the Spirit and the true Church. He wanted them to remember that the greatest instrument of the Spirit was the Church of Jesus Christ. The Spirit could speak through nature. Nature was a great instrument of the Spirit, so, too, was history, the history of the Old Testa- ment. still. more so. the history of Jesus and His aoostles, the history of 'this two years of war, but there was no instrument of the Spirit fitted to say the word. "Come," like the Church was. What if she should fail ? What if she should be unfaithful? What if the Bride should forget to say the word, "Come"? What if she should say everything else and forget to say the word, "Come?" The Church may he educated, it may be wealthy, it may be temporarily strong, but to say the word. "Come," was impossible without the Holy Spirit. Was the Church to-day conscious cf her weakness and failure without the help of the Holy Spirit? There were great problems for her to face, new difficulties as well as old. Sometimes they talk- ed a,s if everything would be new after the war. One thing would Dot he new. and that was the old Adam. He would not be killed in this wat. The Church would have to face the old difficulties, and helpless and hopeless she would he if she were not the Bride of Christ, and that the Spirit was given in power when- ever the Church was ready to receive Him. Some, at times, almost found pleasure in criticising the Church; but. if thev were true Christians, they were in the Chifrch, and they must bear the responsibility as well as the glory of helonging to the Church. "Let him that heareth say. 'come.' If any one were not satis- fied with the invitation given from the pulpit, they I should take it up themselves. They had a right to say the word, but not without thinking and praying. "Let him that heareth say come" until his voice had reached I the very weakest and feeblest, until his voice had gone out to those ready to perbh in the desert sand. In every convention, in every Church, there were people who imagined that they were not included. "Let him that is athirst come." even if nobody invites. His thirst was enough. His thirst gave him the right to come. His longing for God was his warrant. The Greek word translated will had a strong and a weak sig- nificance, and here he considered it was the weaker word which was used. It included the one who felt a kind of desire, but was not sure whether he wanted to he religious or not—the one who felt a wish to come, and yet was not sure whether he wished or not. Let that one come. and drink freely-gratis. for nothing. Whatever the value was, to the one who needed it, it was al! for nothing. In conclusion, the preacher quoted Bonar's great liymn, "I heard the voice of Jesus say," but stopped at the end of the first four lines, and then challenged his hearers as to whether they could say, "I came to Jesus as I was," hut when he went on to finish his quotation he was not speaking alone, for, from all over the Tent, the congregation, too, were saying, "I came to Jesus as I was," &c. r The service was closed with the singing of "Just as I am." first in English and then in Welsh, verse after .verse being spontaneously started by on and another, the leader being evidently deeply touched by the love and grace which were manifested in these closing moments.

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MONDAY. On Monday the usual meetings held on Bank Holiday were proceeded with, although the holiday had been cancelled. In the morning there was a large gathering for prayer. Mr Head presided, and Dr. Montgomery again urged faithfulness and persistency in the ministry of prayer. In the afternoon. there was quite a fair company for the drowsy hour, but there was no drowsiness in the Lent. The beloved chairman spoke with more fire than usual,earnestly beseeching the people to be in earnest in seeking and in prayer, and to let the message grip them. He re-called the experiences of the seventies and the eighties, when often half cf a night was spent in pray- er, and he queried if there were the sam zeal pre- vailing now? Then, he reminded, his friends of God's readiness to bless and reward the seekers, and, taking up Mr Elvet Lewis's message on the previous evening, he told how from far and near the manhood of the Em- pire had responded to the c-itil of the king and country. That call of "come" had not been in vain. Neither, he hoped. would the greater call be, but they must bestir tli-mselves to greater earnestness. Prayer was offered by Prebendary Talbot Rice and Rev. Seth Joshua. Rev. R. B. Jones expressed the hope that no one would regard these earlier meetings as whiling away the time. The opening meeting was announced for the evening, but these meetings were not stop-gaps. God had began to work. He did not wait for any opening meeting, and neither should they. Mr Jones then went on to deal with the text, "We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God." seeking in scriptural ways to awaken deeper consciousness of sin. In course cf his message, he expressed his joy at the awakening of deeper interest in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ. The war was a contributory cause to this. Men saw the work of centuries in ruin. their boasted civilisation brought to nothing, and they were asking is there nothing but to go on like this? The city man had built and it had come to the ground, and men were beginning to look for a city whose builder and maker was God. There was something better, and Christ Himself was coming to inaugurate it.

TO BRECON & RADNOR FARMERS. I I IR. J. S. DAVIES, "Silverdale," Builth Wells (of l. egrs. J. Bibby and Sons, Ltd.), wishes to thank his numerous customers and friends for the patronage they have extended to him for the past eight years. He also wishes to inform them that, during the time he is serving with the colours, his business connection will be carried on by Mr P. PENWARDEN, Newart, Glos., who will visit Builth Wells, Talgarth, Brecon, Hay and Hereford Markets. Stocks of "Bibby" okes will be kept at the usual depot stations.

Rhayader Rural Council. I TIMBER-HAULING AND THE ROADS. I Mr B. P. Lewis (chairman) presided at Rhayader Rural District Council on Wednesday. Others present were Messrs. J. Evans. Evan Morgan, Edward Price, David Davies, John Jones. E. E. Thomas. John Thomas Meredith, E. D. Prothero (clerk), R. Worthing (in- spector and James Powell (de(puty-surveyor). The council considered a communication from the Local Govorntnent Board relative to expenses for com- piling the national register, and the council agreed to a payment to the clerk of £ 10 16s. plus expenses. The surveyor reported that he had received a com- plaint from Mr E. A. Coilard with regard to the alleged obstruction on the road leading to his slaughter-house. Mr Powell said that he had measured the road and was unable to find any obstruction. The chairman added he was under the impression that the more serious matter was the water dispute. Mr R. Worthing said that Mr Coilard and Mr Mor- gan Lloyd received their water-supply from the Rhay- ader Gas Company, and. therefore, the council could take no part in the dispute. I Extraordinary Traffic. I Mr E. Price said he understood that a large I quantity of timber had been reeentli- sold at Abbey- ewmhir, and that a tractor would be used to convey it to the different railway stations. In Montgomeryshire they had one for hauling timber over the roads, and he was of opinion that the same should be done in Rad- norshire. Now the district roads were in good state of repair, and if they were damaged in any way they should he paid for. The surveyor was asked to furnish the council with certain particulars for next meeting.

I Pembrokeshire County Council, on Friday, paid many tributes to the late Capt. Roland Philipps, as to his gallantry, his high ideals, and lefty conception of duty, and a vote of condolence was passed with Lord St. David's in his bereavement.

Llandrindod Wells Hero. SERGT. NAIRN JOXES DIES FOR HIS COUNTRY. We regret to learn that the official news of the death of Sergt. Nairn P. Jones, has now been communicated to his parents, Mr and Mrs A. G. Jones, The Ferns, Clun. Details are still lacking. The Rev. Stephen George made a touching allusion to the death of the gallant young fellow at the Presbyterian Church, where the deceased worshipped, on Sunday. Sergeant Nairn Jones was greatly beloved by his employer and fellow workers, and his early fall comes with all the poignancy of a per- sonal loss to Mr Wr. W. Johnson, Mr T. P. Dav- ies, and others. 'Sergt. Nairn Jones was educated at Clun National School, and Bourne College, Clinton. He was subsequently apprenticed to Mr W. W. Johnson, chemist, Llandrindod Wells. He identified himself with the social life of Llandrindod Wells, and made many friends in connection with the Presbyterian Church, the Chess and Social Club, the Football Club, and the Cricket Club. On the outbreak of war, he was eager to join the army, being of fine physique, and he enlist- ed in the R.A.M.C. on his 19th birthday, September, 1914. In the following November he was made a corpl.. and in January, 1915, was advanced to the rank of sergt.-dispenser. He belonged to the 58th Field Ambul- ance. and went out to France with his division in July, 1915, where he continued to serve until his death. He was recommended and accepted for a commission in the Army Service Corps, for which the War Office sanction was given on July 22nd, and in due course would have been gazetted 2nd lieut., being the first officer appoint- ed from his own town and neighbourhood.

I Produce of Crops. I RETURN FOR BRECOX AXD RADNOR. I The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have issued I agricultural statistics for Brecon and Radnor for 1915 I as follows- WHEAT. Total Avge. produce Acreage 1905- in 1915. in 1915. 1914. Qrs. Acres. Bushls. Radnor ",585 2,629 25.22 Radnor. I ,58;) ,69 D._ Brccon 9,584 2,875 26.42 I Radnor. BA.LE:¡20 2,995 26,14 Brecon 9,113 3,028 23.40 OATS. Radnor 34,731 10,920 26.56 Brecon 35,773 10,254 26.27 BEANS. Radnor *24.85 Brecon 3 1 *28.10 A verge of 7 years only. PEAS. Radnor 3 1 23.13 Brecon ■ • 6 2 *26.69 Average of 9 years only. HAY. From clover, sainfoin and grasses under rotation. Tons. Acres. Cwts. Radnor 7,000 7,510 20.47 Brecon 4,430 5,580 18.55 HAY. From permanent grass. Radnor 16,510 24,267 15.42 Brecon 18,002 38,276 10.34 HAY (all kinds). Tons. Acres, in 1815. in 1915. Tot. produce Acreage Radnor 23,510 31,777 Brecon 22,432 42,856 POTATOES. Total Avgc. produce Acreage 3905- in 1915. in 1915. 1914. Tons. Acres. Tons. Radnor 3,514 684 3.86 Brecon 4,075 816 3.96 TURNIP? AND SWEDES. I Radnor 69,191 4.856 14.99 Brecon 67,849 3,921 18.09 MANGOLDS. Radnor 5,112 236 23.53 Brecon 12,655 55S 23.70 iii I

Rhayader Guardians. I DECREASE IN VAGRANCY. I Mr D. C. Davies (chairman) presided over Rhayader Board of Guardians on Wednesday, and others present were Messrs. Edward Price (vice-chairman), B. P. Lewis, David Davies, Evan Morgan, Edward E. Thomas, John Evans, Thomas Meredith, John Jones (Llan- wrthwl), John Jones (Cwmdauddwr), E. D. Prothero (clerk), John Griffiths and R. Price (relieving officers) and G. W. Griffiths (master). The master reported that 23 vagrants had been re- lieved during the fortnight, as compared with 35 for I the corresponding period last year.

Presteign Sessions. I MAIL CART LIGHT. j At Presteign petty sessions on Tuesday, before Mr Whitmore Green-Price (chairman), the Hon. F. Clegg Hill and Mr J. H. Wale, Arthur Richard Saunders was summoned for driving the mail cart without a red rear light. P.s. Higgins stated that he saw the defendant driv- ing the mail cart without a red rear light at 10.50 p.m. in High Street. There was a lamp affixed on the cart, but no glass in it. Defendant stated that he had lighted the lamp at Knighton. Defendant added he had not noticed that the lamp was without a glass, and that he had lighted it at the finger-post coming to Presteign. A fine of 2/6 was imposed.

Knighton Free Church Council. 1 Under the auspices of Knighton F.C.C.. an inttrces- sory service was held in the Wesleyan Church. Knigh- ton on Friday evening, and was conducted by Rev. T. R. Broad. Rev. E. E. W. Ramm gave an address, and Mr J. L. Allcock also took part. A similar service was held in the Recreation Ground, on Sunday evening, when Rev. A. D. Baskerville ad- dressed the meeting, the devotional part being taken by Messrs. W. Parton, F. Moseley and D. Davies. Rev. T. R. Broad presided.

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Rhayader Baptists. Anniversary services of Rhayader Baptist School were held on Sunday wt-ek, and favoured by a lovely day, crowds came together to listea to the appended programmes. Each item was well rendered, showing the patience and devction of the scholars and choir, under the able leadership of the conductor, Mr Onfel Price, and the accompanist, Miss Hughes. In the morning the pastor (t. A. Hgwells) preached, the other two services being wholly taken up by the scholars. Oil Thursday the annual tea was held at the Park Farm, by the kind permission of Mr and Mrs Pryce Davies. The scholars receiving this gratuitously in lieu of the annual trip to Aberystwyth, which had been cancelled since the war. Helpers at the tea were, Mrs Davie.^ Mrs Howells, Mrs. Evans, Mrs Lewis, Miss Hughes, Miss L. Price, Miss Adeline Price, Miss Webber (supt.), Miss S. Williams, Miss Mason, Miss Powell, Miss Humphries and Miss M. Price. Hearty thanks were given to all who contributed so loyally to the enjoyment of all.

I The Forward Movement. I ANNUAL MEETINGS AT LLANDRINDOD WELLS. « The annual meetings and the semi-jubilee celebrations in connection with the Forward Movement of the Pres- byterian Church of Wales were held at Llandrindod Wells on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the annual meeting of the Women's Branch was held, and in the absence of Mrs Edward Davies, Llardiiiani, the chair was taken by Mr John Owen, J.P. (Chester). The treasurer (Mr Edward Jen- kins, J.P., of Cardiff) made a financial statement in reference to the Kingswood-Treborth Home, Cardiff, and a report of the work was submitted by Mrs E. O. Lindley, the matron. It appeared that the work was carried on on most economical and efficient lines, and that a large percentage of the inmates were last year. sent after several months of careful training, to domestic service. Their mistresses bear eloquent tes- timony to the thoroughness of the training of the girls, and applications for girls are being received by the matron from all parts of the countrv. £ 200 was contributed towards the expenses of the llome by the Llandiuam family, hut funds are still urgently needed in order to enable the matron to fully maintain the work in an efficient state. Thanks were expressed for many gifts received. The president, Mrs Edward Dav- ies, was re-elected, and vice-presidents were selected representative of every county and county borough in the Principality, and also of London and Liverpool. Mrs E. O. Lindley was appointed as secretary in suc- cession to the late Mr Thomas Thomas, of Cardiff. On Sunday afternoon, there was a further meeting at the Albert Hall, when tfie chair was taken by the Rev. William Mendus, of Haverfordwest, the president- elect of the English Conference of the Presbyterian Churches of Wales. The speakers were Mrs E. O. Lindley, .Mrs Evans (Tregaron), Ceridwen Peris (Four Crosses, Carnarvon), Mr Edward Jenkins, J.P. (Car- diff), Rev. J. Morgan Jones, M.A. (supt. of the mission), and the Rev. William Jciiem, M.A. (Four Crosses). A resolution of sympathy was passed with the Merc-hed y Da for South Wales on the death of their secretary. Cranogwen, to whom tributes were paid by several speakers. In the evening, there was a great public meeting at the Albert Half. Councillor John Owen (Chester) pre- sided), and, in an able speech, he referred to the satis- faction he felt, .as the president of the English Con- ference, that they hfd such a magnificent work as this in COIII)('ct1nn with their branch of the chhrch. He dealt with the ch uacteristies of the movement, "its mis- sionary efforts, its aggressive methods, its simple and thoroughly evangelical teaching, and the democratic nature of its administration. He allnded to.t,he wonder- ful success of the work, mentioning that last year they had a net increase of 210 in Church membership, of 569 in Sunday school scholars, and of 1,593 in the number of children receiving religious instruction whose parents never go to any place of worship. He said it was also very gratifying to find that the deht of £ 135,000 had How been reduced to £ 55,000, £ 40,000 of which was due to the Forward Movement Loan Fund. The Misses Lloyd (Carpo) rendered solos and accom- panied, and a special souvenir was circulated in con- nection with the semi-jnbilee of the movement.

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