Welsh Journals

THE SOCIAL OUTLOOK (Pages from an Observer's Diary.) October 19th. Court of Governors of Cardiff University College met. Col. Bruce Vaughan said he believed in three Universities for Wales. With regard to the Welsh Medical School, sanction had been given to a scheme that would accommodate at least 250 student-a great boon which Sir W. J. Thomas had made possible. The Principal reported that there were only 104 men students left in the College, and of these, 37 were medical students and none of them were eligible for His Majesty's Forces. October 25th. Court of Bangor University College held at Chester. Rev. E. O. Davies, B.Sc.. of Llandudno, moved that the Court of Governors approve of the recommendations of the Council with regard to the teaching of theology in the Colleges. Mr. Davies's motion was carried unanimously. Sir Harry Reichel stated that the number of students in the Summer Term was 160 compared with 247 in the previous year. October 26th. At the Chester Meeting of the Bangor Court of Governors, Sir Henry Lewis advocated "that the time has now arrived when University education in Wales should be free to all qualified to benefit by it." Failing a millionaire who would do for North Wales what Mr. Carnegie had done for Scotland, the burden would be borne by the Government or by the Local Authorities or by both. Sir Harry Reichel, in supporting Sir Henry Lewis, pointed out that there would be no encouragement of mediocrity. He quoted Miss Rathbone's remark that a halfpenny rate would more than cover all the fees of the students at present in the University College. October 27th. Great Worthies of Wales exhibition at the City Hall, Cardiff. Statues unveiled. speech by Mr. Lloyd George, and Baron Rhondda made a Freeman of the Borough. Every phase of Welsh National life was represented except, so it has been said. Welsh Nonconformity and the Welsh Language. October 30th. Special conference of South Wales Miners at Cardiff. Decided (I) that the Government should be compelled to take over control of food supplies (2) that an application be made for a rise of 15 5 per cent. in the wage rate (3) that the £ 160 basis for taxation of wages should be re-instated. November 3rd. First Meeting of Executive of new National Free Church Council for Wales held at Shrewsbury. Largest meeting of its kind ever held in Wales. Resolution passed regarding question of Disestablishment and Disendowment as definitely closed." Determined to appoint a Social Questions Committee and to defer discussion on drink control and theological chairs in the Welsh University Commander Sir Edward Nicholl. R.N.R.. at stonelaying ceremony of the new chapel for King Edward VII. Hospital. Cardiff, promised a donation of £ 50.000 in addition to a recent gift of £ 10.000 Sir Garrod Thomas opened at Tregaron a Tuberculosis Hospital in Cardiganshire under the auspices of the Memorial Association. November 7th. At Connah's Quay, North Wales Methodists were told by the Rev. Wellesley Jones (Chester) that the atmosphere of Non- Provided Schools in North Wales differed from that of Council Schools. There every child had a Bible placed before him. which was not the case in Council Schools. Mr. John Owens and the Rev. John Williams. Brynsiencyn, urged that the matter come up for special consideration. Mr. J. E. Powell (Wrexham) announced the receipt of a cheque for 15,000 from the Misses Davies. of Uandinam. for the assistance of small Churches. November I I th. Cory Hall Peace Meeting under the Chairmanship of Mr. James Winstone. broken up by a procession headed by a brass band. Mr. Stanton, M.P., and Mr. Tupper. and organised by an ex-Temporary Lieutenant for Recruiting duties Eggs at Haverfordwest reached the unprecedented figure of 4d. each. Butter sold at Is. 9d. per lb. "The poorer classes of consumers," says the Haverfordwest Telegraph, are wondering how, with ever-mounting price for the necessaries of life, they will manage to exist this winter." November 14th. Discussion in Parliament on Saturday's disturbance at Cardiff. Mr. J. H. Thomas stated that there were two important principles involved in the incident at Saturday (I) freedom of speech and (2) the protection of the law of the country against any threat or violence. Mr. R. Macdonald severely criticised Sir Ivor Herbert, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Monmouth, for presiding at a meeting on Friday at which riot and disorder were plainly advocated." The Home Secretary defended the police and gave his reasons why he thought it advisable to prohibit the peace conference at the Cory Hall. November 16/n. Announcement made that the late Major Lord Liangattock had left £ 100,000 to be held in trust for the benefit of the Church in Wales. November 17th. Half-yearly Meeting of Central Welsh Board at Shrewsbury. Alderman D. H. Williams. M.A., of Barry, moved that pending the establishment of complete autonomy for Wales, the most satisfactory solution of Welsh educational difficulties would be the creation of a National Council of Education dealing with all forms of education in the Principality, other than University." Some Cardiff representatives felt that it was better to wait and see," and they were supported by Mr. J. H. Davies, of Aber- ystwyth. The Cardiff amendment was defeated by 32 votes to 7. November 22nd. Trouble anticipated in South Wales coalfield. Mr. Runciman to meet miners representatives. Y FFYDD YNG NGHYMRU. (THE FAITH IN WALES). (A Welsh Bilingual Catholic Periodical). PRICE 3D. (Post FREE 4o.) CHIEF CONTENTS OF NOVEMBER NUMBER: How to Teach the Catholic Faith. Rev. Gilbert Heaton, M.A. Reform in Church Music. I. Rev. W. G. Hargrave Thomas. B.A. The Hawarden Festival. S.M.H. Pregeth; Y Mudiad Catholig. Parch. E. Lorimer Thomas, MA. Yr Awen Gatholig. Nodiadau Cymraeg. Silfan. Reviews of Recent Books Papal Propaganda in Wales. Guild Notes and Chapter News of the Society of S. David, &c., &c. The Society also issues CATHOUC LITERATURE in Welsh. Copies of the above Magazine can be obtained from THE HON. SECRETARY. Maelfa'r Garn, VAYNOR, NEAR Merthyr TYDFIL. who will also give further particulars of the Society to those in sympathy with its objects and work.