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CLERICAL MEETING.

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CLERICAL MEETING. An important meeting of the clergy of the Arch- deaconry of Merioneth was held in the vestry of St John's Church on Tuesday afternoon. The Venerable Archdeacon Thomas Williams, of Merioneth, presided. There were present Revs Canon Trevor, M.A., Machynlleth; R J Jones, M.A., R.D., Llandinam D R Lewis, M.A., R.D., Dyffryn Llewelyn Hughes, M.A., Portmadoe; Stephen Evans, Aberdovey D Evais, Dolgelley D Owen, Llanelltyd; T Evans, Talsaruau; Hugh Williams, Talsarnau E Edwards, M.A., Trefeglwys; D A Morgan, Llanbrynmair; James Williams, Caerdeon; R W Owen, Brithdir E Hughes, Barmouth; John Lloyd, Dolgelley; I Hughes, Penrhyndeudraeth the curates of Bar- mouth and D T Hughes (Morfa), Machynlleth. The meeting was convened by the Ven Archdeacon of Merioneth. The first thing of importance was the election of a commissioner for the archdeaconry to assist the Bishop to decide any matters of grave importance. The Rev E Hughes, Barmouth, pro- posed that Canon Trevor, Machynlleth, be re-elected, as he felt sure they could not possibly get a better man to fill that responsible position. Rev D Jones, rural dean, Arustley, and rector of Llan. dinam, seconded, and Canon Trevor was unani- mously re-elected. Canon Trevor thanked the clergy for the honour conferred upon him. The next item of importance was the elec- tion of three assessors. The Revs E Hughes, Barmouth; Llewelyn Hughes, Portmadoo; and Titus Lewis, Towyn, were unanimously elected. The Archdeacon then spoke with great earnestness on the importance of pulling down the wall of isolation which seemed to petrify and cramp the movements of so many isolated parishes, and that a strong effort should be made to unify all the parishes as one consolidated body of the one Catholic Church. This would mean the strength- eniug of the fibre and work of the Church as a whole, and foster the spirit of sympathy and zeal. Suggestions to bring this about were invited by the Arohdeacoa and expressed. It was then suggested that Canon Henson, of London, should visit the Archdeaconry with a view to the arousing of spiritual life, and to receive his advice as to the best parochial system to be adopted to promote the spiritual welfare of the people. Canon Trevor welcomed the idea, bat did not think it would be wise for the time of the visit of Canon Henson to Clash with the Lampeter lectures for clergy when such ripe scholars as Professr rs Sanday, Rashdall, and Collins gave the Welsh clergy the results of their deep erudition. The Rev E Hughes proposed that Canon Henson be asked to come before Lent— in February. The Rev E Evans, Talsarnau, said he was quite indifferent as to whether Canon Henson visited them or not, and as for the Lampeter lectures, he had not attended any of them, and what he wanted was not a retreat, but some recrea- tion—not a quiet day, but a lively one (laughter). jjev E Hughes: Spiritual recreation, of course ? -Mr Evans: Oh, no; I get plenty of that hter).—The Archdeacon said all were agreed L, _bat was wanted was a stimulus—The Rev J Llovd suggested September.—The Rev D R Lewis fhoueht that prominent Welsh clergy, or English elerev from Wales, should be invited to address them He would mention the Head Master of Hnotar Canon Smith of Swansea, the Rev Stephen Gladstone, and the Rev Harry Drow.-The Rev Tas Williams (to the Archdeacon) Have you seen Cenon Hcnson ?-Yes.-Rev J Williams: Well, W manv clergy from the Bangor diocese atteud feJ«tar8.?-Br « Hugh. Son. from Sb Asaph, and two from Bangor and the Bishop. Rev Jas Williams: Then why bother about the date ?-It was finally resolved that the Archdeacon be asked to kindly make the best arrangements with the Bishop of the diocese.-The Advent Ordination is on St Thomas' Day, and at Criccieth. The Bishop desires as many of the clergy to attend as possible. Hospitality will be provided for all.—A long discussion followed on the Diocesan meetings," the dates and place of meeting and conveners, causing some sharp and plain talking.—The Dolgelley Grammar School was then discussed very warmly. The feeling of the meeting with regard to the best mode to be adopted to preserve the existence of the school being far from unanimous. The Rev Llewelyn Hughes and and Rev James Williams were the chief dissen- tients, and there was much evidence in favour of both.—The Rev John Lloyd was asked questions by the Archdeacon regarding the trusteeship of the School and the powers vested in the Rector of Dolgelley. The Clergy were entertained to tea. at the Rectory, by Rev E and Mrs Hughes.

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