Dangos 1482 canlyniad

A re-election is necessary. Could John Herbert Lewis issue the writ?.

Was shocked to hear of the tragic death of John Herbert Lewis's brother-in-law. Could John Herbert Lewis be a steward at the funeral? Gives instructions.

Plans to visit Tywyn and Aberystwyth together with Owen Edwards. Could he meet up with John Herbert Lewis? Newcastle 'looks very badly'.

The contents of John Herbert Lewis's letter have given 'the utmost satisfaction'' at Newmarket.

Thanks for letter. Is glad Gwenogfryn Evans secured manuscripts for the National Library from Madryn. Has bought a Celtic bell and a portrait for the National Museum. The Black Book of Basing now has a secure home in Wales. There is much concern over the 'university scandal'. The examination system is 'utterly at fault'.

Miss Helen Gladstone is not prepared to stand. Discusses her attitude towards the Welsh Bill.

Conveys the gratitude of the Executive of the National Union of Teachers to John Herbert Lewis for his assistance in the conversion of Consols in the Teachers' Annuity Fund into War Loan Stock.

Knows of 'the separatist movement emanating from the Cardiff College'. There is a need to organize 'the forces telling for unity'. Suggests a conference with the Welsh MPs in order to formulate 'a sound national policy'.

The Labour Party is 'going to sweep the Board' in Wales. 'A great number of our ministers are silently joining the Labout Party, not because they like it, but because it is the best choice they can make'.

Has examined the papers relating to the establishment of the South Wales Joint Sub-Committee. Discusses the differences in intention between the miners and the coalowners over the collection of a weekly levy. A1/269 is a typescript copy of A1/268.

Is returning Brock's letter and agrees that the remaining funds of the South Wales Joint Committee should be merged in the National Relief Fund. The account should have been closed long ago but the miners' representatives, 'very unbusinesslike people', could not produce vouchers for their claims. Nothing has happened since April 1916.

Discusses the affairs of the National Library. Thinks that suitable books and manuscripts should be 'searched out'. Plans to travel to Cannes. The publication of Lord Rendel's belated memoirs edited by Mr Hamer.

Thanks for the copy of the Literary Supplement to The Times containing the article by Professor Gallancz. The Misses Davies would not wish any further publicity to be given to their gift. Kitty's intention to serve under the Foreign Missionary Society. Wishes John Herbert Lewis and his wife could hear the two missionaries now holding conferences in Wales. The appointments made to the Joint Theological College. The special collection for the Ministry is doing well; gives details of the collections made.

Thanks for John Herbert Lewis's letter and his account of the visit to Toulouse. Gives an account of his journey home via Marseilles and Paris. The general election is due in three weeks. Is confident that Dr Henry Morris-Jones will be returned for Denbighshire. Describes a drawing room meeting of the Student Movement. Enjoyed John Herbert Lewis's companionship on the voyage.

Awaits John Herbert Lewis's return home. Family news and plans.

Has just received a letter from John Herbert Lewis dated 30 March. Hopes John Herbert Lewis will be able to attend the College meetings at Bala on the 26th and 27th. The United Scheme is working well.

Thanks for letter conveying the sentiments of the Court of Governors of the National Library of Wales. 'It has been a great and ever daily pleasure to me to watch that handsome building rise but I do not wish or desire to live to see it finished'. Thinks highly of Kitty.

Thanks for the report on the Unemployed Juvenile prepared by the Juvenile Organizations Committee of the Board of Education. The Minister of Labour and EP have arranged to tackle the problem at once. Much appreciates the work of the Committee.

Thanks for congratulations on election success. 'It is a singular irony of fortune that in a country which is neither protectionist nor socialist but liberal to the core, the party which most faithfully represents the national mind should be reduced to the proportions of a miserable fragment'. Liberalism has become 'the creed of the nation' with a great influence upon the policies of all parties. Thinks the Liberals should make one more attempt to re-gain power. Discusses the education of young people in the USA.

New Year greetings. Admires John Herbert Lewis's 'courage & patience'. Problems at the Board of Education under Eustace Percy - 'a nice chap & sincere, but so blinded with self-confidence, & so opinionated & precipitate that he is quite unfitted for a complicated administrative job. His antics have caused a greater turmoil that I remember in my time - & the confusion is far greater than that caused by Geddes'. Is going to Leeds to the North of England Education Conference. Has much to do. Is writing a Book on the Board of Education. Has spent a weekend with Fisher who is enjoying his wardenship of New College. But there is pressure on him to give up the House of Commons.