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Funeral at Builth Wells.I

KNIGHTON RURAL TOPICS. I

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.,.,I

. " TREES OF BRECON AND RADNOR."…

I SERVICE AT BETHEL C.M. CHURCH.

AT THE POLICE COURT. I

• ,,New High Sheriffs.I

CHILDREN'S CORNER—Continued,…

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FORMER RHAYADER PASTOR.f

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FORMER RHAYADER PASTOR. f INDUCTION SERVICES AT DERBY. I REV: THOMAS HOUGHTON'S NEW I CHURCH. A most impressive series Iof services were held in the Green Hill Presbyterian Church, Derby, on the 3rd inst, when the Rev. T. Houghon, formerly of the Presbyterian Church, Rhayader, was in- ducted. The Presbytery of Birmingham, under the presidency of the Rev. W. tanilay, of Staf- ford, met at the church, and the sermon was preached by Rev. L. G. IUcker, of Hanley. The charges to the minister and congregation were de- livered by Rev. J. C. Grant, M.A., of Notting- ham. On Sunday the Rev. T. C. Jones, Penarth (of the neighbouring Church to that over which Mr Houghton presided for three years with marked success, viz., Grangetown Forward Movement), preached an eloquent sermon at 11 a,m., and, at 6.30 p.m.. the new pastor. Rev. T. Houghton, preached to a crowded congregation, a most powerful and impressive sermon on the words of Ezekiel, "I sat where they sat. On Monday friends gathered in the Church Hall for tea and' social fellowship, and, subse- quently, adjourned to the church, where the Rev. J. C. Grant, M.A., presided over the introductory service and welcomed the new pastor, and handed over to him the chair to "preside in your own church." It was a-great pleasure to all to have the company of a former pastor, Rev. Sclater, M.A., Edinburgh, who most heartily and confiden- tly assured Mr Houghton that he would find in Derby a most-loyal band of supporters, and wished him a long and successful pastorate. Their "friends from Wales" were introduced and spoke. Rev. Frank Jackson, Rhayader, spoke of him as a friend and as a workman, who needed not to be asharfjed, one .who would rightly divide the word jTruth. *R ev. T. C. Jones, Penarth, said Mr Houghton was a man of high ideals, a Christian man and a gentleman, and a student "diligent in the busi- ness." "God needs strong men," said Luther, and Mr Houghton was a strong man. Then Mr Jones pointed out the characteristics of a strong Church-as one known for its godliness and faith- fulness, generous and active, prayerful and brotherly. Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A., Chester, told the friends how he had been pastor to their new minister at two important periods in his life. Years ago, when at Aberdare, he noticed -how faithful Mr Houghton was to the services when, as yet, he was in business, and, at a later time in Cardiff as a student, he found him a most earnest and zealous follower of the Master. Mr Roberts urged the Church members < towdivide. the labour with their pastor by looking after on< another. .The local Churches welcomed the new Presbyter- ian minister. Rev. J. Howell, M.A., vicar of All Saints; Derby, most warmly welcomed the new pastor. He was himself a Welshman, and had been at Deifoy 23 years, and, while deploring the days of slackness through which we have been passing, hoped that this addition to tin religious life of the town would produce much good fruit: On behalf of the Nonconformist Churches, the Rev. George Pagett, xCongregational minister, Derby, assured Mr Houghton that, after 35 years' ministry, the story of redemption was the only message which could overcome the worldliness of the age, and welcomed him to their midst. A most enthusiastic meeting closed with the singing of the Doxolo and Benediction.

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WAGES OF AGRICULTURAL ..I…

I TEMPERANCE REFORM.

PRODUCTION OF FOOD.

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