Abergavenny Chronicle

Crickhowell Police Court. Wednesday—Before Mr. E. Pirie-Gordo:i and Mr. J». Watkins. INTERESTING CASK.—William Folley, licensee of the Fanners Arms Inn, Cwmdu, was sum- moned for (I) supplying by his agent, Mrs. Games, a half-pint of beer to Baden Powell, of Llanarth (2) permitting consumption. Mrs. Games. Cwmdu, was charged witii supplying the beer and permitl iug consumption, and Baden Powell, of IJanartn, was summoned for consuming. Mr. 1). Gibson Hirris, Bryumawr, appeared to prosecute on behnlf of the police, and Mr. Thos. Vaug'ian, --Mr. Harris, in opening, snid the police did not press the charge against Polley, as, although "he was technically guilty, they realised that he had no personal knowledge of the case. s: m, he was responsible for the acts of his agent.—Mr. Thos. Vaughan said the facts were admitted.—P.C. Henry Jones, Llangynidr, said Pow 11 admitted to him that Mrs. Games had supplied him with beer during prohibited hours.—By Mr. Vatigliaii He understood there was an arrangement be- tween Mrs. (raines and Folley that the former should look after the Farniers Arms until the latter came in. Folley could not possibly have been a party to anything that happened on the day of the alleged offence. It was true that the licence of the inn was o:ily transferred to Folley and that he did not go into possession for two days afterwards, but, added the constable, I he is habie for the acis or i is agent. £ Mr. Vaughan That is just what we dispute in this case.—Mr. Vau(an said agency had not been established. At best it was only arguable that Folley was technically guilty. It had been agreed between the ptr! i's that Mrs. Games should remain ,t the Farmers Arms until the licence had been transferred. Two days before the alleged offence Folley was granted authority by the magistrates for the licence to be trans- ferred, lie did not actually go into possession until two days afterwards. He knew nothing whatever of the offence.—The Bench said they had decided to dismiss the case against Folley.- Speaking for Mrs. Games, Mr. Vaughan said she admitted making a slight slip. What happened was this Powell had cycled from Tllnc Cocks, 12 miles from Cwmdn and the only drink he had —it was a hot day—was half a pi.it of beer at the Farmers Arms. It could not by any stretch of imagination be called a serious offeiice.Alr. Harris But the law has been broken openly in this case.-T-iie Magistrates said, in view oi Mrs. Games good and long reputation they had decided to dismiss the case against her on pay- ment of eosU;, including half advocate's fee; Baden Powell to pay costs, including the re- maining half of advocate's fee.

Nonconformist Festival at Llangattock. I-r- RECTOR OPENS THE SERVICE. I •r- The annual musical festival 111 connection with the Llangattock District Congregational Sunday School Union was held 011 Monday, at Bethesda Church, Llangattock. The choristers were drawn from Cwmrhos, Tretower, Duffryn Crawnon, Llangynidr, Gilwern, and Llangattock, and there was a good attendance. The afternoon service was presided over by Mr. W. S. Powell, of Cwmrhos, and in a short address he pleaded for deeper and wider interest in the work of the Sunday School. Subsequently Mr. John Owen, of Abergavenny, who conducted, led the choristers Li the singing of Philippi," St. Theodulph," Watermutn and Kast Hill," but the singing did not appear to be so spirited as in former years. The tunes named are from the Congregational Church Hymnal and the Welsh tune Dusslcdorf, from Calli- edydd Cynulleidfaol, was also rendered—this with more fervour. During the proceedings, certificates were presented to the successful candidates at the recent Sunday-school examin- ation. There was a very large attendance at the evening meeting, introduced by the reading of the lesson and prayer by Lie Rev. R. M. Cole- Hamilton, Rector of Llangattock. Mr. Wm. Townsend, treasurer to Lie Festival Committee, j spoke of he value of music in sacred worship, and  said the festi val had done a great de; I to develop a love of music. Tnere was not sufficient praise in the worship of the sanctuary. After all, it was this which to a great extent softened men s hearts, and who could deny that music was a t source of inspiration. He advocated a bigger place for music in the educational system of the country. The hymn tunes Eden" S'opucy," "Pater Omnium," Fast Hill and Triumph were sung, and Stainer's anthem What are these ? was creditably rendered. Miss Kinsey, of Cardiff, sang a solo. Mr. John Owen, commenting upon the day s work, said he did not tuiiJk the singing had been quite up to the standard of former years. The difficulties of rehears. 1 in a scattered country district were great, but he urg< d more faithful- ness. It was extrenuly eruli. blj to think that the festival had continued tnroug tout the war, and he had not the slightest doubt that there would be a great reviv. 1 of interest. The Rev. F. Rowland (Metnodist) said it was verv refreshing to find the Rector of Llangattock taking part in the feshy. l. It was an agreeable surprise to him and he congratulated the Rev. R. M. Cole-II tmiLon upon.is Christian spirit. What a happy omen of the future. Mr. Vaugnan, one of the deacons of the church, said never before in iis history had a rector of the parish taken part in a service th re. He con- gratulated the Rev. R. M. Cole-Hamilton upon his broadmiiidedufss. As a church they ap- preciated his DC: ion. The Rev. David Llovd and the Conductor said the day had been a red-letter one, and the former thanked Mrs. Towusei.d, WlO accompanied throughout, the Presidents, Conductor, the energetic Secretary, Mr. James Powell, and all who nad in any way assisted to make the festival a success. The Rev. Gomer Harris concluded with the benediction.

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I SUGAR LOAF MUSINGS. I By "GOBANNIUM. It is a somewhat frequent frequent occurrence at the local Police Court for a request to be made from the Bench to witnesses to speak up, as the gentlemen who dispense justice cannot hear what is being said. It is painful, at times, to see the justices straining their ears and then imagin- ing that a witness has said something quite con- trary to the actual fact. Something should be done to relieve the aural strain on the magistrates, and I throw it out as a suggestion to the Standing Joint Committee, or whoever it may concern, that they should provide megaphones for the witnesses and car trumpets for the gentlemen who sit on the Bench. Tnen the Police Courts would be really worth attend- ing and a charge might be made for admission. By the way, Dr. Grey, WHO is well-known in the West of England as an advocate, and who has taken over the business of the late Mr. C. C. Hcywood, made his first appearance in the local Court on Wednesday. Without doubt, Dr. Grey will be an acquisition to the legal profession at Abergavenny. So many people are summoned for breaches of the law with regard to riding bicycles without lights that good business might be assured to a firm which put on the market a phosphorescent bicycle, if the authorities would recognise this method of illumination. It would not matter then if the rider forgot his lamp or ran short of oil or carbide. But we might hear something like this in the Court Your worships, on the loth instant I was on duty somewhere in iOll- mouthshire when I saw the defendant riding a bicycle without pliospherine. lie said it had only just worn off, but I smelt the bicycle and it did not appear to have had any on for a long time." + Gold is scarce in these days, and it is not often that one has a chance to look at it. The Attrac- tions Association, however, have arranged for some Nuggets to be on view at the Castle lirounds during the summer months, commencing on Monday evening, and they ought to attract good crowds. If Crickhowcll goes in for an emergency hospital as a war memorial, as has been sug- gested, it should do something to relieve the accommodation at the Victoria Cottage Hospital at Abergavenny. Some people have said that there is need for more accommodation at Aber- gavenny, but I don't remember that the Com- mittee of Management have suggested that it was necessary. For normal requirements it is no doubt sufficient, but there may be occasions when there are more people seeking admission than there is accommodation for. Tnat is a state of things which is common to many hospitals, however. I am told that if so much money had not been wasted on the roof, more accommodation might have been provided at the time the hospital was built. 4

Abergavenny War Memorial The I Referendum. Arrangements have been nude to take a referendum of the town on the question of the War Memorial. To each burgess will be sent a copy of the committees report on the three suggested schemes and a voting paper on which they are asked to record which of the schemes they favour and the amount they are prepared to subscrib2. Burgesses are requested to fill up their voting paper and have it ready by the time the appointed canvasscr calls for it. It is hoped that all will record their votes so that the real feeling of the town on the matter can be ascer- tained.

LLANVIHANGEL CRUCORNEY. I J'EACE CELEBRATIONS AND WAR MEMORIAE.— A meeting of the Llanvihangel Crucorney Parish Council was held in the Schoolroom on Monday evening, the 26th inst., Councillor Jos. Griffiths presiding.—A letter was read from the Aberga- venny R.D. Council asking the Parish Council to suggest a site, or sites, for the eight n cottages which they had agreed should be built in the parish. The following sites were sug- gested Opposite Mynydd Ardram House, field opposite Peuydre Farm, part of Pwll-y-wern field, and on land between Glaunant and the School.—The Council decided to ask the County Education Authority lo take immediate steps to have the School playground and buildings put into a fit, and proper condition.—The Peace Celebration collectors reported as to the progress of their canvass of the parish. It was resolved on the proposition of Councillor Rev. W. M. Price, seconded by Councillor Arrowsmith, to celebrate peace by holding a united thanksgiving service, and that the returned soldiers from the parish be entertained to luncheon, or tea, and that three panels be put up in the new Parish Hall, the first of the panels to contain the name of the men who have made the supreme sacrifice second panel, the names of the men who gained military honours third panel to be inscribed with the names of all other soldiers.. The sug- gested-methods of celebration are to be submitted to a meeting of the parishioners of the three parishes, such meeting to be held on Saturday evening, the 14th June. The Clerk was in- structed to send notices of the parish meeting to each householder in the parishes of Llanvihangel Crucorney, Oldcastle, and Bwlch Trewyn, urging the parishioners to attend the meeting to ap- prove of the suggestions, or otherwise.—The Clerk was instructed to write to the R.D.C. urging them to take immediate steps to provide a water supply for the houses in the parish.

Crickhowell Parish Council, I The Rector, the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A., presided at a special meeting of the above at the Church of England Schools, Crickhowell, on Wednesday, when there were present Messrs. E. Pirie Gordon, Joseph Townsend, C. T. Hudson, Henry Thomas, J. H. Leonard. Joseph Jeffreys, James Isaac, W. V. Jones and R. P. Griffiths (acting clerk). APPOINTMENT OIl CEERK. Only one application was received for the post of Clerk to the Council and Burial Board, viz., Mr. C. F. Leonard, l'enydre, Crickhowell, who was unanimously appointed at the new salary of ^10 a year, on the motion of Mr. Pirie Gordon, seconded by Mr. Henry Thomas. Mr. C. F. Leonard, the new Clerk, has seen much servi"e in France, and for many months was a prisoner ot war in Germany. Mr. C. T. Hudson proposed that a sum of £ 5 be paid Mr. R. F. Griihtns, the acting clerk, for his services. He had carried out the duties very satisfactorily. (Hear, hear). « This was agreed upon. GERMAN GUNS. A discussion arose out of correspondence re- lating to captured German guns intended to be loiwarded to Crickhowell. These comprise machine guns, &c., and it was resolved to store them until a heavy German gun Lord Glanusk is endeavouring to obtain for Crickhowell is obtained.

Fire at Abergavenny. Early on Saturday morning, a lire, which might have had serious consequences, broke out at the printing works of Messrs. G. W. Dover & Co. The outbreak was noticcd by Sergt. Spend- love about i a.m., and he immediately summoned the Fire Brigade. The men turned out with commendable promptitude and were on the spot in about eight minutes. The names had already got a good Hold and had there been any delay on the part of the Brigade iiotning could have saved the building. The Brigade, however, by smart work, soon got the upper hand of the names and confined the fire to one corner of the printing room. All the rollers were melted up and the belting was destroyed through the flames running aloqg the roof, but the machines were saved from injury. Mr. and Mrs. Dover were informed bv telephone of the occurrence and arrived by motor from Brynmawr about 3 a.m., by wuich time the fire was practically ex- tinguished.

j CRICKET. I CRICKET. I ABERGAVENNY v. GILWERN. I Abergavenny opened their season on Saturday, when they entertained Gilwern. The game was well contested, Abergavenny declaring at 179 for nine wickets. To this Gilwern made a good reply, thanks to a fine innings of 59 by J. Jonathan, and when stumps were drawn were 62 runs behind with four wickets intact. Aber- gaveiiny-iniglit with advantage have the rung the bowling changes a little more. Scores:- ABERGAVENNY. \V. R. I.nvis, b J ollathan. 4 E. M. Morgan, b Jonathan. '19 J. R. Jacob, c Hiley, b G. Jones. 36 W. Llewellin, b G. Jones. 8 T. Gough, b T. James 2 Alick Morgan, b T. James. o R. F. Thurtle, c 13. Hiley, b D. G. Harris 29 A. G. Woodeson, st W. G. Jones, b Harris 33 A. Griffiths, c D. James, b Lewis. 3 M. J ones, not Out 25 II. Willcox, not out 9 extras. u Total for 9 wkts 179 GI TAVERN. I). James, h. G. \Voodesoll. 34 W. Da vies, c Jacob, b Woodeson. 2 G. L. Hiley, c Willcox, b Woodeson. 4 J. Jonathan, b \Voodeson. 59 G. Jones, b Woodeson. 6 W. Lewis, not Out 2 D. G. Harris, not out 1 W. Jones, b Wocdcsoii o I'xtras 9 Total for G wkts 117 A J. Thomas, T. James and A. Lewis did I not bat. CRICKHOWELL v. EBBW VALE Y.M.C.A. Crickhowell gave a wretched display against Ebbw Vale on Saturday, at Crickhowell. A. E. Davies, H. Bailey and Col. Partridge were unable to play, but H. A. Gilbert, the well-known Oxford University player, assisted the team, and well he did, for out of a total of 65 he made 51 by .sparkling cricket. In the field the home eleven did b idly, catch after catch being missed, while the picking up and throwing in were care- lessly done. The form shown was too bad to be true. For Ebbw Vale, who won easily, Chislett (86) drove with great power, but he was given half a dozen (lives." Scores CRICXHOWEU,. W. Townsend, b Norris. 4 Rev. T. C. W. Lewis, b Norris. 2 C. T. Hudson, b Waters. T II. A. Gilbert, c Waters, b Norris. 51 Rev. R. M. Cole Hamilton, c Norris, b Waters o G. Rowland, c Chislett, b Norris. i J. R. Rushton, b Norris. o John Powell, run out i R. P. Thomas, not out ..< o G. Whitney, b Waters. I A. Young, b Norris. o Extr:1s. 4 Total. 65 EBBW VAT/E Y.M.C.A. W. Williams, b Gilbert. 27 G. C jslett, c Town-end, b Rowland. 86 A. Gullick, lbw, b Young. i T. Waters, c and b Gilbert. 28 B. Waters, not out 9 T. Jones, b W itiiey 6 F. Jenkins, b Gilbert. 20 G. Norris, b Youug. 8 R. Moss, b Young. 4 H. Rees, c Young, b \Vilitlley. o T. RofTey, b Lewis 14 Extras. 18 Total.221

THE NUGGETS IN THE CASTLE GROUNDS I The Abergavenny Attractions Association have made arrangements for this talented company to appear daily at 3 in the afternoon and 7.30 in the evening in a series of high-class al-fresco concerts in the Castle Grounds, during the coming season, commencing on Monday next. The company include Mr. Barry Lanchester, late principal comedian, D'Oyly Carte Opera Co., and his talented niece, Miss Joan anehester, A.M. U., who, it will be remembered, is the composer of the musical comedy What a Dream 1" recently performed in the Town Hall. Miss Daisy Frag- son, who made a great success with Max Erard and Zona Vevey on the principal London halls, is the comedienne Mr. Will Tear, the baritone, is the possessor of a sweet voice, and sings the songs that get right home Miss Lulu Denham, the soprano (who made such a sensation at the Portsmouth panto, last Christmas) is regarded as the coming operatic star Miss Roma Howard is an accomplished player on the banjo, and greatly entertaining in her child impersonations. The champion dancer of the North is Miss Rita Johnstone, who has won over one hundred medals and is the holder of the Laurie Cup while the Lanchesters can be confidently expected to supply the fun that is essential to give the merry little party the success it deserves. Tis better far to laugh than cry is the Company's motto, and they can be depended upon to give the local public the best of all tonics.

——— 91 GROSMONT. 1. I DEATH OF A 1-ORMER RESIDENT.—The death has occurred at Bargoed, after an illness of only three days duration, from pneumonia and heart failure, of Mr. John Pugh, formerly of The Cross, Grosmont, at the age of 65. Deceased was a man of sterling character and worth, his word being his bond in all business transactions. It was only within the past few months that he decided to leave Grosmont and take up his residence at Bargoed, where he made many friends. Deceased leaves a widow and children, and the greatest sympathy has been extended to them in their sad bereavement. The interment took place in the old Parish Churchyard of Gellygaer.

CRICKHOWELL RED CROSS BUREAU. A meeting was held on Monday evening to consider the disposal of the balance of the money collected during the war for Red Cross work, the Bureau now having been wound up. Mrs. Gilbert presided and those present included Mrs. Miers, Mrs. Somerset, Mrs. Curteis, Mrs. Purmedge, Mr. R. P. Griffiths, Mr. E. Pirie-Gordou, Mr. J. H. Purmedge and the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A. It was proposed, during the discussion, that the amount in hand, 4--149 2S. lid. should be invested in the names of the Trustees of the Emergency Hospital at Crickhowell, the income to be given to the hospital fund, or, in the event of this scheme failing, to the District Nurses fund, and should this also fail, to the local Dispensary, trustees being appointed. Mrs. Furmedge, the I1011. secretary, said that her object in making this suggestion was that if by any chance the schemes did not continue, i.e., the local Hospital and District Nursing Associ- ation, the money which had been collected in the Crickhowell district would not all have been used, but remain a perpetual reminder of the generous support given all through the war to the Red Cross work in Crickhowell. On the motion of Mrs. Gilbert, seconded by the Rev. H. P. Somerset, M.A., the proposals were unanimously adopted. It was decided to give all remaining garments which had come in since the closing of the Bureau and also all surgical dressings, lint, &c., to the proposed Emergency Hospital:

 I DAILY MAIL HOUSING COMPETITION I FOR ARCHITECTS. We notice that Messrs. Johnson, Richards & Jones, of this town, have been mentioned in the class for the Midland Area in the above com- petition, and Messrs. Johnson & Richards, of Merthyr, have been commended for the Welsh Area. There were 3,500 competitors. Messrs. Johnson, Richards & Jones were also awarded the second prize in the open competition for housing schemes at Blaenavon recently.

I LATE REV. JOHN DAVIES, F.S.A. I r MEMORIAL TABLET UNVEILED. "I 011 Wednesday, the 2ist, a large congregation assembled at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Pandy, to honour the loving memory o tl cir late Pastor, the Rev. J. Davies, F.S.A., J.P., who shepherded this flock and that of Forest Coalpit for nearly 50 years. The present minister, Rev. Watcyn M. Price, presided over the meeting. He said Mr. Davies .s genial disposition and kindly advice would be treasured in the memory of young ministers. He was idolized by all the farmers and peasantry of the ^country-side, and having lived amongst them for well-nigh half a century, training their young, consoling the sorrowful and bereaved, and preaching the old Evangel in its fullness and native simplicity, and his influence for good was incalculable. The Tablet. The tablet was then unveiled by Mr. Henry Parry, one of the only two surviving members of the original church which extended the call to Mr. Davies in 1870. In a few well-chosen words he described Mr. Davies in his early days amongst them, with his tender care, unbounded energy, and wide interests. This continued for nearly 50 years, and at no time was he more respected than in the closing years of his life. The tablet bore the following inscription :— In affectionate remembrance of Rev. Alderman John Davies, F.S.A., J.P., for 47 years the beloved and faithful Pastor of this Church. He occupied various positions of honour in his de- nomination, and became in 1916 the Moderator of the General Assembly. He gave himself un- sparingly to the people s welfare and served on < all local governing bodies. Died Feb. 7th, 1917, aged 74 years. After he had served his own I generation by the Will of God, he fell on sleep.' Erected by the church and other friends." The Rev. Evan Price, Ebbw Vale, spoke at great length, recapitulating the fact of their late pastor s life. His father s family contributed many men of note in their own day. Several of his direct ancestors were Anglican clergymen I prior to the Evangelical Revival of the iSth century. I Literary Instincts. It was obvious that talent and literary in- stincts prevailed in Sir. Davies s family from time immemorial, and it was gratifying to find that this great inheritance had also passed on to his daughters, Miss Gladys Davies, M.A., and Miss Gwcn Davies, M.A., who were amongst the finest products of the University of Wales. Mr. Davies began preaching at Babell, Llandilovane, when 19 years of age, and went to a school at Brecon, and from there to a far-famed Academy at Merthyr presided over by Mr. Evan Williams, M.A., a pioneer of .higher education in Wales. Here he made the acquaintance of Mr. T.ios. Stephens, author of the standard work Tne Literature of the Kymry. Tnis intensified his love for history and antiquities. In 1865 he entered Trevecca College. He made good pro- gress here and remained for nearly five years. He could recite whole passages of Homer and Virgil to the end of his days and was an expert in deciphering old mediaeval inscriptions and Latin documents. He accepted a call, in July 1870, from Pandy, and eventually from Forest Coalpit. Lie soon became the leader of every good movement in the neighbourhood. He established the local Post Office, formed friendly societies to teach the young thrift and industry, and became the mainstay of the old British School for 30 years and more. He was early elected a governor of the Intermediate School at Abergavenny and was for many years an alderman of the Monmouthshire County-Council. Last of all, by a. unanimous vote of the Advisory Committee, he was elected a County Magistrate. Death intervened before the appointment was confirmed by the Lord Chancellor and he was never sworn in. But the fact remains that he was one of the few magistrates appointed with- out a single adverse vote by his colleagues on the Coiiiil, Coiillc.;I, who ku xy Iiis colleagues o-. i the County Council, who knew him best of all. A Unique Character. I In many respects he was quite a unique character, and a national figure in the best sense of the word. Especially was he so as a learned antiquarian qnd archaeologist, contributing for many years past some brilliant articles to the Reviews and Quarterlies of both the English and Welsh languages. In this capacity he became known far and wide and his assistance was eagerly sought by scholars and historians and also the nobility and county families. And for this reason, as well as his dignified bearing, broad culture, and fine old-fashioned courtesy, he frequently moved in circles that are usually inaccessible to Nonconformist ministers. But, with all this, the joy and the pride of his life was the ministry and he was prouder of his position as a rural pastor of the Brecknock and Hereford Presbytery than of the most exalted throne in the world with all its gold and glitter. He was one of nature s gentlemen. His own Connexion conferred all its honours upon him, culminating in the Chair of their General Assembly in Wales. And he was called away to his rest-after pre- siding over one Assembly, but before delivering his valedictory address in the second Assembly- in February 1917, in his 74th year. Simple and Pure Life. I Mr. John Lewis also spoke on behalf of the deacons. He emphasised Mr. Davies s good qualities as a man and a minister. He was an excellent preacher, who carefully prepared for the pulpit all through life, very interesting and always well-informed. But he was also a good man outside the pulpit, richly endowed with commonsense, marvellously free from the usual vanities and conceits of human .nature. His memory was to them a very precious inheritance and the marble tablet would tell the delightful story of his simple and pure life to many genera- tions yet unborn. The Rev. E. Rowland, Crickhowell, spoke of Mr. Davies as a colleague in the Presbytery, a father of the Assembly, and invariably an apostle of sweetness and light. He interested himself in the daily affairs of his flock, and worked his way straight to their hearts, and would be most affectionately remembered for many a long day. Rev. J. P. Millward, Abergavenny, referred to Mr. Davies's far-famed acquirements as arch- aeologist and historian, but that day they loved to remember him as a homely rural pastor and a good man.

——— ——— BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS DEATHS. In Ever Loving Memory of my dear husband, John G. Harris, who passed away May 25th, 1919, at Penyworlod Cottage. S dly missed by his sorrowing Wife and Children. Death short warning to me did give, Therefore be careful how you live My weeping friends 1 leave behind, I had not time to spe; k my mind. T, ke warning by my sudden Call, And for your death prepare For it will come-yon k lOW not when, The manner, how, or where. In L,ving Memory of our dear Mother, Annie Hughes, wno died 8 lddeiJy May 22nd, 1919' ag.d 71 years. Jesus, my all to heaven is gone, He Whom I fix my hopes upon His track I see, and I'll pursue Tiie narrow way till Him I view. Deeply mourned by her sorrowing Children. In Affectionate Memory of Percival Dawson Griffiths (Percy), aged 19 years, No. 48925, 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers (el lest son of W. D. Griffiths), late Clerk, L. & N. W. Rly., wno crossed to France April st'1, 1918, reported missing Ap'il )-i-itii, 1918, now presumed dead by Army Council. A staunch member of the C.uirc.i of England, and member of C.E.M.S. Deeply regretted by Father, Sister, and two Brothers.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mrs. Stephens and family wish to thank all kind friends and neig ibours for their expression of sympathy and floral tributes in their sad b ^reavemeut. Not 4, Bridge Cottages, Llanfoist.

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Archdeacon Green at Abergavenny. THE-RE-UNION- OF -CHRISTENDOM. The Archdeacon of Monmouth (the Ven. C. A. II. Green, D.D.) paid his vernal visitation to St. Mary's on Tnursday, and in his charge to the clergy and laity of the district dealt in an in- teresting and instructive manner with several questions of the day. The evils of a divided Christendom, said the Archdeacon, were becoming daily more ap- parent and difficult, and the witness of Christen- dom had been enfeebled by its divisions. Its influence for the uplifting ot racial and social life was nullified labour and zeal were wasted through want of co-ordination and through rivalry. These evils could not be lighted by individuals, nor by sectional action on the part of the denominations concerned. The problem must be faced by each of the denominations as a whole. Therefore the question was being pressed upon us all, Is re-union impossible ? and by re-union they of course meant organic re-union, something which would lead to co- ordination and singleness of direction. Nothing less than that would meet the case. Mere co- operation was insufficient at the best it was only a preliminary to the real thing which mattered. The nations which had created the I League had tried understandings and alliances and found them ineffective. They had brought forth an organ for common counsel and 2ctiod Christendom, likewise, wanted organic unity in order to win mankind completely to Christ. Re-union could only come when a common will to unite had been evolved in the denomina- tions as a whole. The time appeared to be opportune. The experiences of the war had deepened the desire for unity. The principal Non- conformist bodies in this country were prepared to modify or surrender their peculiar doctrines and disciplines which formerly seemed to them to possess divine sanction. It was significant that some sort of central authority was being advocated among the Baptists and the Congre- gationalists to control the churches. Even the title of Bishop had b'en suggested for this authority. They were probably aware that the American Protestant Episcopal Church, in 1912, by resolution of its convention, projected a world conference on fiith and order which was to be open to all Christian communities every where. In our own country there were at work a committee appointed bv the Archbishops of Canterbury and York and also a Commission n mii.iun.-d bv tiie Free Cnurches. Moreover, the Arcabishops" committee and certain members of the said commission had met in conference from time to time and had issued two interim reports. Of course, the difficulties, historical, juridical and personr l, in tne way of organic rc-uniou could not be underestimated. A common will pre-supposed a sympathetic understanding not onlv of the present but also of the past, but sympathy could not be born of force nor of im- patience. Premature action by individuals o- sections of any denomination was to be depr cated, bee a us" it did not really furt icr the busi less. Above r 11, nothing should be done which savoured of unreality. It would be disastrous for religion if the divergent denomina- tions m. dc a par de of a unity which did not exist and was not felt. United services of prayer and thanksgiving proved satisfactory to f certain temperaments among believers, but they in-de not t ,(, slightest impression on the in- different or no l-b lieving world because they were perceived to b' a pose, not the real posture of the denomina i) is themselves. It might be seriously doubted whether the reading of the lessons in church by a Nonconformist, or the exchange of pulpits (even if it were lawful) would really further re-union.

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