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RELIGION IN WALES.
RELIGION IN WALES. SEVENTH CENTURY (continued). iBy Ab Siencyn.) Isan was brought up at Illtyd's College and went out to preach the gospel. He bu. church in Glam. called Llanison. Tysilio, son uf Broch- wel, Prince of Powys, was famous for his learn- ing and godliness during the seventh century. He -wrote a. history of religion in Britain which ex- posed the false religion of the Druids, but his book is lost. A church has been consecrated to him in Anglesey callel Llantysilio. Other churches have been called after him in the counties of Den- bigh, Montgomery, Cardigan, Carm. and Pem., and it is very probable that he founded several of them. Many churches in Wales have been called after Ffraid Leian, the daughter of Cadwrthai, from Ireland. She showed great zeal for God and His Church. The Saxons called her St. Bride. Two churches have been called after her in Den- bighshire, one in Merioneth, one in Mont., two in Radnorshire, one in Curdig., one in Pem., one in Brecknock, three in Glam., and three in Mon.. About this time, Collen, son of Petrwm ab Cole- ddog, ministered in Llangollen and Doged, son of Ceidig ab Caredig ab Cunedda, who in some writ- ings, is called King Doged, was minister at Llan- ddoged, also in Denbighshire. Edezrn, son of Nudd ab Beli ab Rhun ab Mallgwn Gwynedd, to whom Bodedern in Anglesey has been consecrated, was a. bard in his youth, but in his old age he embraced Christianity and built Bodedeyon, where he probably spent the remainder of his life. The parish of Llandesfan, near Beaumaris, in Angle- sey, is called after Tegfan, son of Carchedwys ab Cfngn, where he probably was minister. LIan Elaeth Frenin in the same county, was called after Elaeth, son of Meurig ab Idno ab Meirchion. a nobleman from the North of England, Elaeth was a famous bard and a saint of this period, and when he was driven from his estate he settled in Ban- gor Seiriol, where he spent most of his later days. Padrig, son of Alfryd ab Goronwy, was a mem^r of the congregation of Cybi and Llanbadrig has been called after him. Not much is known about Dyneio, except that the parish of Dynio, where the town of Pwllheli stands, has been called after him. Egrin, son of Gwrydyr Drwm, was a fam- ous saint in this period, and Llanegrin in Merion- eth, has been called after him. The parish of Aelhaiarn has been called after Elhaiarn. son of Hvgarfael ab Cyndrwvn. Another noted saint was Dogfaei ab Ithel ab Caredig and Ltlandudoch in Pem. has been called after him. Llanegwad in Carm. has been consecrated to Egwad. son of C'vn- ddilig ab Cenydd ab Aur y Coed Aur, who was a famous saint in his day. On the death of Cad- wallon his son Cadwaladr was crowned King of Gwynedd, and in name, King of Britain. To avoid the famine and plague which then swept over Wales, as the result of Saxon atrocities, Cad- waladr and his nobles crossed over to Britannv. and were kindly received by Alan, king of that country. When he heard that the famine and plague were abating in Wales and that the Sax- ons with stronger forces were trying to extend their conquest, he prepared to return. When ab- out to commission a ship he was warned in a- vis- ion to give up his intention and to go immediately to Rome to be ordained a priest by "the Pope. He thought it was a command from heaven and obey- ed. He went. to Rome, where he was welcomed by Pope Sergius. Here he became a monk and had his head shaved after the manner of Romish monks, and ended his days with them. The title of king of Britain ceased with Cadwaladr, and Wales was ruled by separate princes after this until it became subject to English rule. This king was called Cadwaladr the Blessed, because of the protection he gave to the saints who escaped to Wales for refuge. Llangadwaladr in Anglesey was called after him..The bishops and ministers of this period travelled from place to place preach- ing the gospel and building churches wherever they were encouraged. When they decided upon a spot where they thought they could be useful in con- verting their fellow-men to a knowledge of the truth and received permission and assistance from the lord or prince of that part to build a religious house, they lived in it, and like Paul in Rome, they received visitors and taught them the prin- ciples of the Christian religion. But it %ras not always convenient for those who built religious houses to reside in them, and they placed their dis- eiples to live in them, and to fulfil the duties of ministers of the parishes. (To be continued.)
Rhayader Police Court.
Rhayader Police Court. DRUNK ON THE HIGHWAY. Mr Corrie Carter presided over Rhayader petty sessions on Wednesday, and other magis- trates present were Messrs. Richard Morgan, ° B. P. Lewis, E. Jones, Edward Williams, H. Price, E. Price, Edward Williams and Evan Morgan. Sidney Davy, The Orchards, Llandrindod Wells, photographer, was summoned for driving a. motor-car without a rear light at Rhayader on the 19th ult. Defendant pleaded guilty and evidence was given by P.s. Rogers. The bencfi, inflicted a fine of 5/6. William Fletcher and Elizabeth Fletcher were charged with being found drunk on the highway in the parish of Llanyre, and the husband was also charged with being disorderly. The case was proved by the husband, and the husband was fined 10/- and the wife, 7/6. Leonard Archer, Dolfallen, Llanwrthwl, was summoned for Jading a bicycle without lights, in the parish of Cwmdauddwr, on August 27th. P.c. Alfred Pitphford proved the case, and de- fendant was fined 5/6. Benjamin Lewis, Hill House, Nantmel (car- penter) was fined 7/6 for allowing five cattle to stray on the highway, in the parish of Nantmel, on 24th of August. P.c. Davies (Llandrindod Wells) proved the case. John Evans, Brvnbedwen, Llanfihangel-Helv- gen (farmer) was summoned for allowing cattle to stray on the highway on August 30th, and, also, for allowing two horses to stray on the highway on the' 2nd ult. P.c. Evans and P.c. Davies proved the cases, and defendant was fined 7/6. Thomas Lewis, Fron, St. Harmon (farmer's eon) was charged with riding on a, gambo with- out reins on the 17th ult. P.c. Pitchford proved the case, and defendant was fined 6/
HAY RURAL COUNCIL.I
HAY RURAL COUNCIL. THE EXPENSE OF REGISTRATION. MOTOR-CAR DANGER SIGNALS. Mr E. D. Weaver (chairman) presided at Hay Rural Council meeting on Thursday, when there were present Revs. W. T. Morgan and W. L. Crichton, and Messrs. J. R. Griffiths, C. But- cher, W. Price, Wm. Jones, John Jones, W. V. Pugh, D. P. Hopkins, Jas. Gunter (Clerk), W. L. Rickttts (surveyor) and W. Gunter (inspector). The surveyor reported that the roadmen had re- turned to their work on the roads, after assisting' the farmers with the harvest. The roadmen applied, through the surveyor, for a war bonus, but, under the circumstances, the council could not entertain the idea. The clerk reported that the registration work was completed on the earliest date, and the forms despatched to headquarters. He thanked the per- sons who acted as voluntary enumerators. The books were returned promptly, which enabled him to proceed earlier with the work of tabulating, &c. He arranged a staff of four clerks to deal with the forms, and the work was executed prior to the date fixed by the Registrar-General. The clerk requested that the council pay for the work done by the clerks. The expense of the work, so far, was zC23 Os Id. Their allowance from the Government would be about X6 The adoption of the report was adjourned to a future meeting. Motor Signs. Hon. Mrs F. G. Morgan (Boughrood Castle) wrote requesting the council to apply to the pro- per authorities to have a reduced speed motor sign erected near Llyswen school. Llyswen was a most dangerous place, for motor traffic waocon- siderable. Mr W. V. Pugh informed the members that the sign had not yet been erected near the Mason's Arms Hotel, Talgarth, being a dangerous corner leading from Talgarth schools. The clerk was authorised to write the county authority in regard to both matters.
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War and Politics. i
War and Politics. i On the 25th ult., there began what has been de- scribed as a "battle on the longest continuous line known in the world's history." After weeks of preparation by a violent cannonade, the British and French armies advanced to break through the German lines at various points where the barbed- wire entanglements and entrenchments had been battered down. It is necessary to break down these entanglements and entrenchments at many points before an assault is delivered. Otherwise, the enemy is able to anticipate the objective, and bring up his reserves to the threatened part of the line. In the very substantial gains obtained by the new advance, it is possible to recognise the fruits of the improved organisation and increased vigour of our munition-producing energies. We have reason to believe that the superiority in ar- tillery has now passed from the Germans to the Allies. But the industrial efforts which have en- abled this result to be achieved must proceed with a cumulative increase before the German strength can be decisively broken. Of the gallantry and irresistible dash of our troops in seizing the opportunity now given them by the patriotic strenuousness of their comrades in the workshops, it is hopeless to attempt1 to speak "n adequate terms. For the same reason no attei:,t t will be made here to pay a tribute to the brillia.it qualities of leadership displayed by Sir John French. The Lord Mayor of London has sent, from the heart of the Empire, a message to the great military chief, whose birthday has so happily synchronised with a splendid feat of arms, and that message—which only echoes the feeling of every part and particle of the whole Empire—Sir John French says (in acknowledging it) "will be of the greatest encouragement to the troops under my command to push the immediate success to a really decisive issue in conjunction with our Allies. At this moment, when, as Mr Asquith has said, "we are at a very critical moment in the history of the War," and when "we are watching with in- tense sympathy the gallant and combined efforts of the Allied Forces," it would be a pitiable anti- climax, a fatal' mistake, and the greatest possible dis-service to the cause we all have nearest to our hearts, to allow it to go forth to the world, to our allies and our enemies, that there are divisions and dissensions in our midst. On these grounds Mr Asquith, in replying to Captain Guest's endeavour to bind the Government down to a time-limit for a statement with regard to recruiting and National Service, urged that all sections of the House should abstain from raising those questions in de- bate pending the Government's announcement. The Government must be free to choose their own time. The Government are giving "the most careful and anxious consideration" to these and other "cognate and relevant matters." As soon as they feel themselves in a position to announce their considered policy to the House they will do so. On the same day a joint meeting of the Labour Party organisations, presided over by Mr Arthur Henderson, was addressed by Lord Kitchener and the Prime Minister on the military situation. The co-operation of La.bour in solving the nation's life- and-death problems of recruiting, increasing the munition supplies, and keeping up the productive industries is absolutely indispensable to the suc- cessful conduct of the war. There is no reason to fear that it will be wanting. It was very regrettable that Captain Guest in- sisted upon initiating the debate upon compulsory service which the Prime Minister had deprecated. Mr J. A. Pease, who has just returned from spend- ing two months at the front, explained how such debates are circulated amongst, and cheered by, German soldiers. Mr Chaplin's protest was even more notable, since he himself has always been an advocate of National Service, and, in some measure, may be regarded as the Leader of the Opposition. But he denounced the re-opening of the question at such a moment as deplorable. "Nothing would ever make him believe that, if Lord Kitchener thought.there was any real neces- sity whatever at that moment for Conscription, he would hesitate for a moment in coming forward and saying so." Sir Edward Grey made an impressive statement upon the diplomatic situation created by Bulgaria's mobilisation, answered by a counter-mobilisation in Greece. The Bulgarian Government's official statement is that they have taken up a position of armed neutrality to defend their rights and inde- pendence, and that they have no aggressive inten- tion whatever. "Not only," said Sir Edwa.rd Grey, "is there no hostility in this country to Bulgaria, but there is traditionally a warm feel- ing of sympathy for the Bulgarian people." Still, if Bulgaria should assume an aggressive attitude on the side of our enemies, "we are prepared to give our friends in the Balkans all the support in our power in the manner that would be most wel- come to them, in concert with our Allies, without reserve and without qualification." Sir Edward Grey went on to contrast the policy A Germany with the policy of. the Triple Entente in respect to the Balkans. We, and our Allies, desire to further the national aspirations of the Balkan States, without sacrificing the in- dependence of. any of them. We want to secure agreement among all the Balkan States, which will secure them "a brilliant future, based on the general principle of the territorial and poli- tical union of kindred nationalities. Germany- her own Press proclaim it wants to es- tablish German influence from Berlin to Bagdad. She seeks a cat's-paw in the Balkans, as she has sought and found it in Austria-Hun- gary and Turkey. Whatever she offers, what- ever she gives, she always exacts the surrender of independence. And Sir Edward Grey might have added that no stronger testimonial to his fair and honest dealing in the Balkan crisis of 1912-13 came from any quarter than from Ger- many. ( 1 m
IBISHOP E. L. BEVAN.
BISHOP E. L. BEVAN. CONSECRATION CEREMONY AT CANTERBURY. The consecration of the Rev. Lionel Payne Crawfurd, vicar of Ashford, Kent, and now chan- cellor and canon of Lichfield, and of the Ven.. Edward Latham Bevan, archdeacon of Brecon, to the suffragan bishoprics of Stafford and Swan- sea, respectively, took place in Canter- bury Cathedral on Wednesday in last week. Up to. the last it was doubted whether the Archbishop of Canterbury would be well enough to be present, but great satisfac- tion was felt that his grace was able to officiate. The dean and chapter, the minor canons, and choir met the archbishop and bishops in the Treasury at half-past ten. The Primate began the service of the Holy Communion, the Epistle being read by the Bishop of Bath and Wells and the Gospel by the Bishop of London.. The sermon was preached by Prebendary E. A. Burn, vicar of Halifax and chaplain to the Bishop of Lichfield. The Epistle was read by the Bishop of St. David's, and the Gospel by the Bishop of Bath and Wells. At the close of the sermon the Bishops-desig- nate retired to assume their rochets, while Stainer's "tpi, T I aiIbUCLi.1, OllctL W<110 upu Ut: JJOIU biltlli re- new their strength," was sung. On their return the Bishop-designate of Stafford was presented by the Bishops of Lichfield and Rochester and the Bishop-designate of Swansea by the Bishops of St. David's and Gloucester. The bishops-desig- nate, kneeling in front of the archbishop's chair, the precentor sang the Litany, the archbishop say- ing the Lord's Prayer and the two collects. His grace then put the usual questions to the bishops- designate, the vicar-general read man- dates, and during the second retirement of the tishops to put on the rest of the episcopal habit the choir sang the appropriate anthem of Mendel- ssohn, "For He shall give His-angels charge over thee that they sihall protect thee in all the ways thou goest." The "Veni Creator" having been sung, the archbishop consecrated the new prelates, being as- sisted in the laying on of hands by the Bishops of London, Bath and Wells, St. David's, Bangor Rochester, Truro, Gloucester, Lichfield, Dover and Croydon, and Bishop Knight. The new bishops took their places, and, with their brethren kneeling at the altar, made their devotions and assisted in the Communion of the people. The offertory was for the British Red Cross Society.
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Mr Alec. George, nephew of Mr Enoch George, J.P., Caenantmelyn, Hay, has joined the Inns of Court Officers' Training Corps.
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IWHOSE HORSES ?
I WHOSE HORSES ? I FARMER DISPUTES CONSTABLE. I A CWMTAFF "BONA-FIDE." At the Brecon County Police Court on Friday, before Mr A. A. Mitchell and Mr Evan Morgan, John Thomas, Coedmawr, Lower Chapel, was summoned for allowing four horses to stray on the 15th ult. 0 P.c. Doyle said about 8.30 p.m. on the date mentioned he met a lady cyclist on the road be- tween Pwllgloyw and Lower Chapel. She com- plained of horses straying on the road. He sub- sequently found four horses belonging to defend- ant grazing on the side of the road, and turned them into one of Mr Thomas's fields. Defendant said they were not his horses—he had only two. Witness, in reply to the bench, said he knew the horses belonged to defendant, who had got eight or nine horses. He found a mare, a colt and two. horses on. the road. Defendant said he did not see any track of the horses at all on the road. The constable had no business to turn other people's animals into his fields without his consent. He did not believe the horses were on the road at all. Defendant was fined 10/ inclusive. Bona-Fide and His Story. Eli Jones, Garnant farm, Cwmtaff, who did not appear, was summoned for falsely representing himself to be a bona-fide traveller. P.c. Harold Jones said on Sunday afternoon he saw defendant leading a horse and coming from the "Tredegar Arms," Cwmtaff. Witness asked him what business he had there, for lie knew he was working in the valley. Defendant said he came from Pontypridd that morning and called for a pint of beer-. He took defendant back to the inn and saw the landlady, Mrs Harris, who said she had served defendant with a pint of beer, he having told her that he had come from Ponty- pridd, and, having a horse with him, she thought his statement was true. Witness told defendant that he knew he had not come from Pontypridd, but lie still stuck to the story. Witness went to the Garnant farm, where defendant was working. and lodging, and made enquiries, and found that he had slept there the night before and left there shortly after dinner on Sunday with the horse. He also saw defendant going to the farm on the Saturday night, and leave there on Sunday after- noon. Supt. Jones Was he present the whole of the time when you had this conversation with Mrs Harris?—Yes, sir, but he still stuck to his story. Defendant was fined or one month.
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/ Native of Brecon.
Native of Brecon. AN INTERESTING WILL. Further details are now available of the will of Mr James Morgan (33, SWMary street, Cardiff, solicitor, senior partner in the firm of Messrs. James Morgan and Co., Cardiff, and a native of Brecon), who died on the 2nd May last, aged 63 years. He left estate of the gross value of £ 50,895, of which £ 37,632 is net personalty. Prob'ate of his will, dated 24th April, 1919, has been granted to Mr Wentworth Hyde Price, Mr John Augustus Sant, Mr John Llewellyn Morgan and Mr James Hall, nephews of the testator. Testator left X100 to his old and faithful clerk, Thomas Williams, and £50 to his clerk, William Stedman. He 'left £9.6 os each to John Augustus Sant and John Llewellyn Morgan, £50 to his nephew, James Hall. £250 each to his sons, Wil- fred James, Arnold John and Telford David, X250 to his wife, and, during her widowhood, an an- nuity of £ 350. his interest in his business to his son, Arnold, and his nephew, James Hall, in equal shares. The residue of his estate he left upon trust for his said three sons or their issue in equal shares. In the event of the failure of these trusts, he left £ 5.000 to the King Edward VII. Hospital, Cardiff, £ 500 to the Institute for the Blind, Long- cross Place, Cardiff, £ 500 to the Porthcawl Rest, and the ultimate residue of his estate upon trust for his brother, William Morgan, and the children of his sister, Jane Hall, or, in the event of the failure of these trusts, then he left the ultimate residue of his estate in equal shares to King Ed- ward VII. Hospital, Cardiff, Porthcawl Rest, the Ragged School Union, and Dr. Barnardo's Homes.
Sunday Trading at Cefn.
Sunday Trading at Cefn. "It was for the good of a motherless child whose father was in the Army," pleaded Mrs ,Perkl'ns- of Cefn, at Penderyn petty sessions, on Thursday, when summoned for carrying on her confectionery business on a Sunday. P.c. Jones stated that he saw a little girl com- ing out of the shop with some sweets, and 'de- fendant continued selling all day. When he asked defendant for her name, she said "My name i6 my own," and he could not find out her correct name. Defendant I told you to go to the Post Office, and you could get it! Defendant, who pleaded that the Excise officer told her she had a perfect right to sell on Sun- days, was fined 1/
HAY GUARDIANS.I
HAY GUARDIANS. I R.O.'s APPLICATION. I TENDERS. I There attended Hay Board of Guardians" meet- ing, on Thursday, Rev. YV. E. T. Morgan (chair- man), Mrs E. C. Crichton, Revs. G. Leigh Spencer, Hubert G. Griffith, W. L. Crichton and David Morgan, and Messrs. J. W. Jones, J. P. Hopkins, J. P. Griffiths, Wm. Jones, W. V. Pugh, E. D. Weaver, Ciias. Butcher, John Jones, A. Bishop, J. Davies, J. P. Bishop and R. T. Griffiths (clerk). There was a credit-balance of £ 42 2s 9d in the treasurer's hands. Collectors' monthly statements were to hand from Clifford, Dorstone and Llowes. Tenders for the supply of provisions to the in- stitution for the ensuing three months were ac- cepted as follow:—Meat, Mr Hamer, Hay; bread, Miss Harris, Hay; milk, Mr Stephens, Hay; groceries, Mr Kedwards, Hay; and coal and cord wood Messrs. Robt. Williams and Sons, Ltd., Hay. Mr F. B. Powell (master) reported that, during the past fortnight, 44 vagrants were relieved, as against 74 for the same period last .year—a de- crease of 30. Two were admitted to the house and one discharged. The assessment committer subsequently met and transacted its business. —'
A Pine Forest in Every Home.',I
A Pine Forest in Every Home. I BALSAM-LADEN AIR TO CURE THROAT I AND CHEST AILMENTS. To escape the chest perils that come with chilly' autumn it is not necessary to visit the Pine-clad Alps. Thanks to the discovery of Peps, the Pine-Forest Cure can now be taken cheaply and beneficially at home. Instead of taking a Continental trip, so risky in war time, a box or two of Peps, the novel brieatbe- able tablets costing only a shilling or two, will be found most effective in warding off coughs and colds, in keeping off the terror of bronchitis, and in averting serious danger to the lungs. Peps resemble the far-famed Pine-Forest Cure in so far as they owe their efficacy to certain medicinal "air" which is emitted by the tablets dissolving in the mouth, and passes with the breath into eve;gy. nook and cranny of the throat and lungs. The Peps home-treatment, in fact, solves the problem of introducing direct into the bronchial tubeR; and lungs a breathe-able medicine that de- stroys- germs and is most effective in curing Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Laryn- gitis, Hoarseness, Wheeziness, Croup in Children, Influenza Colds, and Weak Chest. Ordinary paste lozenges and gummy jujubes, like liquid cough mixtures, are simply swallowed into the stomach and quite miss the breathing passages—the real seat of the trouble in coughs and colds. On the other hand, the novel Peps Medicine, though compressed into handy tablet form, is per- fectly volatile. As the Peps tablet dissolves in the mouth the medicinal fumes are released from it and they penetrate with the breath through the air-passages. Thus soreness in the chest is removed, the de- licate membrane is made germ-proof, phlegm is loosened from the throat, and the cause of cough removed. At the same time, the vulnerable parts in the throat and chest are efficiently protected against the perils of infection and sudden weather changes. It is the soothing and far-reaching influence of Peps that makes this povel remedy so appreci- ated by the weak-chested and bronchial sufferers, while their freedom from harmful drugs, as Dr. Gordon Stables points out in his book on "Coughs and Colds," ma-kes them invaluable for Children's Chest Complaints.. Peps are a British discovery, and, owing to their unique qualities, are aptly said to bring the curative influence of "A Pine Forest in Every Home." Sold by all Chemists at I/It or 2/9 per box. Beware of worthless substitutes and so- called throat tablets of German origin.
A New Kind of " First-Aid."
A New Kind of First-Aid." NOVELTY FOR LOVERS OF DUMB ANIMALS. ( Quite an interesting novelty has made its ap- pearance, being a "first-aid" ointment devised es- pecially for the cuts, sprains and skin diseases of our dumb friends. It is really Zam-Buk' with all its well-known healing properties in a different or stronger form adapted for horses, dogs, sheep, cattle and pets. Veterinary Zam-Buk, as it is called, is reddish in colour and is sold in red packets as a distin- guished from the green packets of the ordinary Zam-Buk. It is a little cheaper than the house- hold preparation, in that it is not affected by the new war tax on patent medicines. It is really a fine healing, soothing and/antiseptic preparation which has evoked a chorus of unstinted praise from farmers, stock-keepers, fanciers and lovers of pets. General Botha's famous charger was cured by this Zam-Buk of some obstinate sores which veterinary surgeons had treated for some time in vain. In the farm-yard, stable, kennel antl poul- try-run, Zam-Buk provides for the first time an ideal and handy "Vet."
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Sapper Ward Davies, son of Mr J. Ward Dav- ies, Crickhowell, reports himself well at the Dar- danelles. His letter states that. he recently met Troopers E. Williams (son of Mr W. Williams, saddler) and Jack Edwards (son of Mrs Edwards, Gaer, Cwmdu). — i I
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The Free Churches. 1 SUGGESTIONS FOR WINTER'S WORK. I l "D.M.E." in the "Brecon and Rad- J nor Congregational Magazine" for Octo- ber, deal8 with the Churches and the winter's work. He urgently calls the attention of the pastors, deacons, Sunday school superin- tendents, and members of Churches generally, to the circular drawn out by a sub-committee ap- pointed by the conference of the joint Cymanfa of the two counties, with Dr. Rhys Davies, Builth an d licvs, r Gwyn Wells, as its chairman, and Revs. T. Gwyn Thomas and Prof. D. Miall Edwards as secre- taries. The circular appeals for increased ill-I terest and activity in work of an educational and edifying kind among the young people of the Churches, and offers suggestions for providing suitable literature for use in work among the young. In spite of the distraction of interest and the dissipation of energy that is almost inevitable at the time of a great war, "D.M.E." appeals to the Churches to devote themselves with renewed zeal, energy and enthusiasm to the work of the coming winter. And no work, he says, can be more pro- fitable or more urgent than that of instructing the young in the truths and principles that will equip them for Christian service in the church, in society and in the State. Any Church that neglects its duty in this respect is guilty of high treason to its Master and of most culpa.ble disloyalty to its own high vocation. Nor is it enough that the work should be done' half-heartedly, unsystematically, spasmodically, or on lines that are out of date and ineffective. It should bo thought out and planned prayerfully and earnestly, and carried out with thoroughness in detail, with an eye to the special needs of the particular Church in question. This exhortation by no means implies censure and criticism of the work now done. Doubtless, much good work is being done already, and that amidst many difficulties and discouragements. We have no sympathy with the carping criticism of I those who have no real appreciation of the work now done or of the difficulties which have to be contended with at a time of much religious indif- ference, and especially the difficulties arising from limitations of opportunity in weak churches and in sparsely populated rural districts. But difficulties are, to men of resource and courage, but a chal- lenge to greater and ever greater efforts, and the enthusiasm of a few devoted leaders is apt to be contagious and to overcome in time the stolid apathy of the many. Much depends on the faith and perseverence of a few leaders. But it is most essential that those who labour with the children and the young people in the churches should have every encouragement and help from the parents. The home and the Church should co-operate heart- ily in this great work. Of this we can be sure, if the young people are neglected by the Church in the formative period of their life, the Church of the future is doomed. We believe that the greatest day of the Church is to come. It might be profitable for us to add some re- marks on each of the topics or lines of work sug- gested in the afore-mentioned circular. Of course, it is scarcely expected that any Church should take up at one and the same time all the subjects mentioned. That might be to overload the vessel. They are merely mentioned as suggestions with a view to stimulating interest and concentrating attention. But each Church, under the guidance of its pastor, should know what lines of work would be most profitable for it to follow up. Sug- gestions as to literature will be found in the cir- cular itself, and they need not be repeated here.' Elements of Christian Doctrine. How many of our Church members have even an elementary grasp of the great fundamental truths of our faith? There is, in these days, a de- plorable lack of interest in the doctrines of re- ligion. The result is a certain shallowness and flabbiness which is certainly not conducive to strength, sturdiness, massi'veness and depth of character. We do not mean to say that INTEL- LECTUAL knowledge of the truth by itself has sav- ing or sanctifying potency (but still less has in- telectual shallowness and ignorance that potency), but it certainly conduces to the up-building of a full, robust and rich Christian character. Surely, piety is not enhanced by the absence of an in- telligent understanding of the truths of our re- ligion, and what Protestant would maintain that "ignorance is the mother of devotion?" What is being done by our Churches to instil in the minds of our young people an interest in the great out- standing doctrines of our faith ? Much good might be done by a systematic course of sermons de- livered, say, on Sunday mornings. Perhaps even more good might be done by class teaching, when an elementary text-book might be studied. But the preacher or teacher must himself take a living interest in theology. Otherwise, he will enhance the all-too-prevalent idea that doctrines are "dry." They are not "dry. "The trees of the Lord are full of sap." Work of the Sunday School. There is a general complaint all over the coun- try that the Sunday school is losing ground. How far is this true among us? If it is true, are we doing our very utmost not only to counteract the retrogression, but to make a positive advance, by the adoption of progressive methods and by en- thusiastic and persevering work? Some Sunday schools are deficient in organisation. There is a lack of punctuality and regularity of attendance even among teachers, and this is deplorable. Are there not teachers who think lightly of coming late to the school, and even of being absent from the class without providing a substitute, and that with no adequate reason? Teachers should evince a real living interest in their work and in their pupils, and conscientiousness in preparing for the class. The present writer was recently in a Sun- day school in Glamorganshire where the rule was rigidly enforced that no teacher would be allowed to teach his class on Sunday if he were absent from the teacher's preparatory class, conducted by the pastor, during the preceding week. A salu- tary rule indeed I Congregational and Free Church Principles. No one would say that the things wherein we differ from, say, the Church of England or the Church of Rome, are of more importance than those elements in our common Christianity where- in we agree. Chrisatianity is greater tlAn Con- gregationalism and wider than Free Churchism. We need to cultivate breadth of outlook and of sympathy. At the same time, true breadth of view does not mean slackness with regard to our own distinctive principles, which are, indeed, of great importance. We need to know why we are what we are. We should be Congregationalists and Nonconformists by conviction, and not merely by tradition or habit. The ease with which some people are able to turn their backs on their mother Church from purely worldly and prudential motives is a proof that they have never had firm hold of the principles which they once professed to believe in. Hence, let the young be firmly instructed against all enticements. I Christian Citizenship. The Christian Church should turn out men and women who are prepared to take their part in Christian service OUTSIDE of the church itself, so that the principles of Christ's teaching may be more and more incorportated in the life of the com- munity, in social institutions, and in the relations of nations to each other. And in order that the Church may exercise its influence in the solution of social/, national and international problems, young people must be instructed in the meaning and responsibilities of Christian citizenship. The present stupendous world-crisis greatly intensifies the need of this. I Temperance. The Temperance problem is ever with us, and is as urgent now as ever. In spite of the gravity of the national crisis, and the noble example of total abstinence during the war set by the King, and in spite of the commendable though rather weak ef- forts to curb the evil made by the Government, it is certain that in some quarters ,drinking has been on the increase since the war broke out. Are all church members as clear in this matter. as they ought to be? Let each man's conscience answer. But at any rate let the children and young people be well-grounded in the principles of Temperance. The Band of Hope and the Temperance Society are important adjuncts to the Church itself. Periodicals. Young people should be encouraged to buy and read religi'ous and denominational periodicals. No household is complete unless it takes in some really good religious monthly or weekly, such as "British Weekly," "Christian World," "Christian Commonwealth," "Dysgedydd," "Tyst," not to mention our own "Brecon and Radnor Congrega- tionalist." Will ministers commend these heart- ily to their people? The Welsh Language. I In the words of our circular, "The fact that the I Wel&h language is peculiarly adapted to the ex- I
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I -= FREE CHURCHES-continued. pression of religious experience imposes an obliga- tion upon Welsh people to do their utmost to re- tain their hold upon it. The revival of interest, in the language within recent years is a marked fea- ture of Welsli national life." Welsh Societies are everywhere flourishing, and classes for the study of the language more numerous than ever. This is not a mere secular matter, for religion and lan- guage are intimately related to each other.