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THE FIRST PRINCIPLE OF WORSHIP. BY THE REV. IL WILFRID CALLIN.

HE worship which was offered T

to God by the early Hebrews

was notable for a grave simplicity. They laid their sacrifices upon some altar of earth or stone, they said their prayers, and they went on their way comforted. As the generations passed, worship became touched with a growing complexity. The simple mode fought for its life in the Pro-phets, but from the day of Ezekiel was largely submerged. By the time of our Lord Jesus the worship of Judaism was not only splendidly ornate, but this ornateness had come to be regarded almost as of the nature of things. The development is striking and significant. It bears witness to the fundamental desire of human nature to make worship satis-fying to man.

. • . • . Something of this change is taking

place in Primitive Methodism. Even if so dominant a personality as the late Dr. Peake " did not care for anthems, introits, liturgies, and the singing of the Lord's Prayer", (we quote from Mc. Leslie S. Peake's Memoir), a good many of his pupils do. Dozens of our churches are experimenting in "advances" in cor-porate worship. Books on the sub-ject are multiplying and are being widely read. The movement is being felt by all the non-liturgical churches, and is characteristic of both sides of the Atlantic. If we began with the simplicity of the Quaker, it looks as though we shall all soon be seeking after the grandeur of the Catholic. The evolution of Israel is being partly repeated in us. Some of us take the easy way of following the traditional lines of Anglicanism. Others of us feel deeply that Free Churchmen ought to have sufficient imagination and ability to develop our worship on our own lines. Both groups are convinced that we should make our worship more satisfying to man.

Our Lord Jesus Christ had some clear-cut things to say about worship. The striking feature of His words is that He looked at it from exactly the opposite point of view to that out- lined above. The parable of the Pharisee and the Publican is signifi-cant, but clearer still is the definite ruling He laid down, which we ven-ture to call "The First Principle of Worship" : "If, therefore, thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled with thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift." The historical position would seem to be that His listeners did not realise the prime importance of the forgiveness of injuries. In the Old Testament, which was their mental and spiritual background, such for-giveness, broadly speaking, was not a really vital element. Soffit ethical

advance had certainly been made in the books which come between the Old Testament and the New, but so far as the official worship of the Temple in the day of Jesus was con-cerned, it did not matter vitally whether or not the worshipper had forgiven his enemy or had been reconciled with Isis injured brother.

. • . We can sum this up by saying that

whilst our Lord left us free to shape the mode and language of our wor-ship, He calls to our remembrance that worship is not only to satisfy man but to satisfy God. If He leaves us to develop our prayer and praise according to our own aesthetics, He certainly demands that they must rise to the standard of His ethics. God's requirements are not of words, but of life, of conduct, and of character. Man wants beautiful worship. God wants holy worship. For what Jesus says in effect is this: When you pray, remember the matter which has been so long between you and so-and-so. Leave your prayers awhile. God does not need them just yet. He does not really want them when there is so little of your outside life in them. Get up from your knees, go to your brother, first try to be reconciled with him, and then it will be time enough to come to God.

. • • . Let us put it in a more dramatic

form. Suppose, some day when a church has gathered together for worship according to an order which is dignified, rhythmic, and beautiful, some mystic trumpeter rings out these words of Jesus "from the hid battlements of eternity," and a devastating sense of their importance sweeps over us all, pulpit and pew alike. If we should rise from our places, leave the church, go out even hatless and coatless, and seek our brothers for reconciliation, the ser-vice being meanwhile left, as it were, in mid-air, the power of that service would never be forgotten whilst our generation lived—but its significance would be in the ethical constraint of Jesus, not in the formal beauty of the order of the day.

• • • • .

The simple truth is that every gathering of Christian people for worship ought to represent a certain measure of accoffiplished reconcilia: tion. But reconciliation is not easy. Most of us have had "differences" with others. Our customary defence when an injury is alleged against us is : "Well, I never meant it, and our brother ought to have known better than to have taken it in that parti-cular way." The excuse goes down before the principle of Jesus. We are not the judges of what our brother ought to have known or done; we are not even the judges of the injury; our brother is the judge. If he has anything against us, whether we excuse ourselves or not,

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we are to leave pur gift at the altar, go our way, and as far as lies in mortal power try to be reconciled with him. It is a tremendous demand. It is no wonder H. G. Wells said in his Outline of History, "There are no. priViieges, no rebates, and no excuses in.the Kingdom of Heaven."

• • • • • Dr. G, H. Morrison tells the story

of a conversation with Dr. Alexander Whyte. Whyte asked the younger man if he prepared his pulpit prayers. Morrison replied, rather timidly, "Sometimes." Dr. Whyte then said quietly, "I always do." That signifi-cant answer has had its influence on

'more than Morrison. It has had its influence on more than the mere lan-guage of pulpit prayer. It has made men take thought for the unity of the whole service, that Prayers, hymns and sermon may be united in the consecrated aspirations of a united people. It has helped men to struggle for the unity of prayer and life. It has driven them back to the first principle of worship. The strong mind and resolute soul of Beethoven hammered his clashing melodies into a rich and passionate unity. Every "part" has its value, every-mood its expression, every requiretnent its fulfilment, and the whole achieves a unity perhaps unique in music. This also has its meaning for us, for in his best music Beethoven was fighting and praying. This is the secret of his abiding power and his endless satisfaction. Therefore, be/ore we bring our prayer to the altar, let us face the realities and requirements of public worship..• Not only 'will a hew note be heard in the pulpit and a new mood felt in the pew, a new order, anew beauty, and a new unity will be born amongst us.

OLDBURY UNION RALLY. The first Methodist Union Rally has

been held in connection with the three Oldbury Circuits, in the Wesleyan Church, Oldbury. There was a good com-pany present. A united choir greatly en-riched the singing of Wesley's hymns; they also admirably sang "The Hallelujah Chorus." Rev. J. "Hordes (Wesleyan) opened the proceedings in place of the secretary, Mr. U. V. Cleft, who was away

Rev. W. H. Bone, B.A. (U.M.) led the devotions, and Rev. J. T. Goodacre read a mosaic of appropriate Scriptures from Dr. Moffatt's translation that had to do with "Unity." Rev. H. Gotlins also took part. Mr. F. Dawes, the U.M. circuit steward, who presided, struck the note, "Get Together"; his contribution was most apt and telling. 'the special speakers were Rev. L. 0. Brookley, of Handsworth (W.M.), Rev. E. G. Marley, of Saltfey (U.M.), Rev. J. T. Wilkinson, M.A., B.D., of Cradley Heath. ' The latter spoke earnestly about "The Signifi-cance and Value of Methodist Union." Mr. W. K. Adams, W.M. circuit steward; was on the platform. The rally has answered the purpose of getting the churches together for a beginning, and it has demonstrated to the townsfolk that there is something still alive in Methodism ; it revealed, too, that young men and young women are more than interested.

The Distant Storm. By David Eine, son. (Sampson Low, 7s. 6d. net.) The people in this intensely moving love story live about the year 1819. All the charm-ters, and especially those who form the human triangle, stand out on distinctly that one feels the author has created human beings and left them to move to their inevitable destiny. The story is one of love in a forbidden quarter, but it leaves one unable to blame Christopher Swayne, Hetty Swayne, or Jessica Lam-ord. They are all very human, and at times very fine. Orthodox people will feel that Hetty is justified in the lie by which she gets Jessica out of England, but what reward she reaps we do not know. The whole story is beautiful, and full of "heartbreak," but in the poignant, " true to life," exquisite ending, the mithor excels himself.

It was market day, and all the members of the homehold, with the ex-ception of myself, had gone out with baskets and carriers to raid the fruit, vegetable, eggs and butter stalls. I sat alone, wrestling with a sermon, and feel-ing the Intense joy that comes when an inner certainty is finding expression in words.

Suddenly there came a knock' at the front door. I put dotes my pm regret-fully, and wondered it some pedlar had come to sell me still another pair of boot- laces. -Bootlaces seem to be the sole stock of the pedlars in this town. .

On the doorstep I found a bookseller. He stood with an open attache case rest-ing on one uplifted knee, displaying a number of books bound M colours that were loud and arresting. He was regard-ing them with an affectionate eye.

" These books . . .". he began. Then, looking up, he caught sight 0 my collar, and stopped.

" If," I said, " you have come , to tell no that millions now living will never

die, please don't bother.' He recovered from his surprise. " Asa matter of fact," he said, " I

have come to offer you some new publica-tions that declare the corning of God's Kingdom. These books are all based on Scripture, and they show you how pro-phecy is being fulfilled in the world to-day."

I shook, my head. " Thanks for calling," I, murmured, but—" The bookseller was hurt. " Another sceptic," he sighed, as he

closed his attaché case. " I'm not sur-prised that the world is in its present state. The people are not hearing the truth."

He lingered as if expecting something more from me.

" Come in," I invited. " I warn you that I have no intention of buying one of your books, but we can have a talk."

He came in quite gladly, and we sat by the fire in my study. I found myself secretly admiring him. It is, I imagine, a thankless job going from door to door with books. It demands some patience, courage and endurance. •

" Tell me," .1 suggested, " what you mean when you say that the people are not hearing the truth."

His eyes gleamed behind his horn-rimmed spectacles.

" There is too much interest in poli-tics," he declared, " and not enough in the Kingdom of God. The Bible is no longer given its true place in the con-siderations of men. Faith is placed in Parliaments and the League of Nations instead of in Christ. Hundreds of people are dying in their sins, unaware of the doom that awaits them, and. 'ministers of religion are not warning their congrega-tions that at almost any time—possibly next year—God will be coming in all His power to put down the kingdoms of men and establish His own Kingdom."

He paused for breath, and took advantage of the opportunity.

" Who -told you that God will be cool-ing next year? " I asked.

" That is just a possibility," he ex-plained. " No one knows the hour. But we must read the signs of the times. These times were foietold, as is shown in the books I have with me. They are the signs of the end; but the people are not being informed. The denominations are too busy squabbling among them-selves, and there is so much difference of opinion that no one can tell which, de- nomination really has the truth. My faith is not in any denomination. I think all these sections should be abolished."

" The faith of men is never really de-nominational," I said, " and the differ-ences of which you speak are not funda-mental."

They are," he cried, " they are Some denominations even dare to criti-cise the Bible, the Word of God, while others would like to, but daren't. A few still regard it as a firmly established re-velation. is not the Bible fundamental?"

" I'll answer that" 1 said, "by asking you a question. Have you ever had an experience of the Bible? "

He thought lova moment

" I've ,had an mperience,"the mid. " Yes," I agreed, " but war it an ex-

perience of the Bible? " It was an mperience of re-birth," he

said. " Through what agency? " Thiough the Holy Spirit."' " Well," I Went on, " if no one in the

world believed just as you believe about the Bible, Wooled preverit the *kit of God from working in the world? "

" 1 suppose not," he said. " But are you implying?'•

" That the fundamental thing is not a Book, but an experience of God," I put in.

" And would you say that that experi-ence is needed for the peace of the world, even with the existence of the League of Nations? " he asked.

He seemed to regard this as a vital point.

" Yes," I said. " The League of Nations can do nothing without the good-will of the peoples. It is the task of the Church to create that goodwill by leading men and women into the certain know-ledge that God is Love. That knoWledge is the root from which all denominations spring. Without it they "would die. They aro not fundamentally different. They are one in Christ."

" Then why," he asked, excitedly, " do you people not say so? Why do you not say that what matters is Christ and Him crucified? Why do you not cry out that men may be born again by an experience of God? "

" We do," I said, and if I put a slight emphasis on the pronoun it was done un-ounseiously.

" Who do you mean when you say we '? " he asked. " Local preachers, class leaders, par-

sons, and innumerable- church members all over the workl," I answered. " One preaching, may frequently concern some social question, but only because we realise the value of the individual, and are anxious for hirn to live a life worthy of a son of God. We aim at one goal, and that is the transformation of life through the increasing God-consciousness of men and women."

There was a brief silence, and then he asked :

" What is your denomination? " " Primitive Methodist," 1 said, and we

fell silent again. He wm gazing into the fire, and I saw that he was younger than I had at first supposed, though he was older than I. He broke the silence with another question.

" What of the Kingdom of Goa?" he asked.

" It is at hand," I said, " because men and women can always enter- into it if they will. The canting of God is not an event fixed to take place next year, nor in the next centucy. It is an event that is always taking, place, wherever there is a human heart that will let Him-come..

" That sounds all very well," said the bookseller, " but it is not Scriptural."

" Shades of Dr.' Peaks I " 1 thought. Aloud, " That depends on your view of Scripture'. I said.

My visitor had evidently been waiting for this, for he immediately slapped his knee, and 'tackled his head slowly, a half-smile on his lips.

"Exactly," he mid. " It all depends on your view of Scripture. How many views are there, may t ask? "

This was said in such tones of sarcasm that, in spite of myself, I laughed,.

" There seem lode Iwo, at Al events," I said. " There is the traditional view which you hold, and there is the view which I bold." .•

" Tell me the modem view," he re-quested.

As briefly as I could, I outlined the con-ception of Scripture as the record of a revelation of_God given in history, stress-ing the point that God (rid not stop re-vealing Himself whop the Bible had been completed.

" Tell me something about Biblical criticism,"' the bookieller said, when had finished.

That's Biblical Criticism," I replied. He seemed surmised. " You made no.mention," sold he, " of

Isaiah having more than one author."

" What of it?" stid.l. ".Don't you reject a large part of that P

" Not at all. If the book was written-

by more than one roan its value is not diminished.' It 'imply means that the tumid hashed more inspired men than Wt. had ;Imagined."

He fastened on one word.. " You. admit the inspiration of the

prophets?" he .asked., I nodded. "..And, therefore, their infallibility Z.%

he went on. " No," said I. " Inspired; but mot infallible," he

nuked. "MOO can that be?"' Ewer" do any emseching' or public

speaking ?" I asked,- • • Sometimea."

" Have you ever had moments when you felt inspired?"

" Yes," he admitted. , " And were you infallible?, He laughed.

I see What you mean" he.said. He Molted at his watch, and hastily.

picked up his attache Mae. " Would you believe it," he exclaimed,

" I've been here over an hour. I must

Then he seemed to think that he had been guilty of negligence.

Are you sure," he asked, as he rose to his feet," that you won't buy g book?"

A bright idea oame to me. " I'll strike a bargain with you,',

suggested. " I'll buy one of your books and read it through carefully, if you will read through a book which lend to

He put his case dream again. " Show use the book," he said.. From my shelves I took a copy of The

Bible: Its. Origin, Its Significance, and Its Abiding Worth. I handed it to him.

" Peake, eh?" said he. He glanced down the table of contents, tamed over a few pages, and handed Mc book hack to

Sorry,". he mid, but it's too big. I'm usuo'ly !oohing after my business during the day, and it takes me all my time to keep trp-todate with these books that Ise% and when I can find a chance I usually go out selling them, as I have done today. Besides, that book would bore use before I got half through it."

" You are very. frank,". I said. ", be equally hank. One of your books would either Mee me stiff or drive me to despair before I got to the bottom of page two."

He grinned as he picked up his attache-case again, and I 'conducted hint to the front dom. As we shook hands on the doorstep his grin softened into a friendly smile. •

" I've enjoyed the talk," he said, "though your point of view strikes me as being peculiar... .

" We Methodists," said- I, " are a peculiar people."

J. W,

TOM HOLLAND AT DARLINGTON. .

Mr. Torn Holland,. his son (Mr. M. Holland), and Miss Enid Peace, 'visited Rise Carr Church on January 24, 25, and 26. The visit was eagerly looked forward to. Unfortunately. Mr. Holland's daugh-ter (Mrs. Wray), outing to an accident, could not come, but we were fortunate in securing the services of Miss Peace, who has several times supplied for Mr. 14011a:id. On Saturcriy evening there was an excellent company premnt to welcome Mr. Holland and his party. Mr. William Graham presided. The big day of the visit was the Sunday, when Mr. Holland both preadted and sang the Gospel story. In the afternoon the church was crowded. Mr..R. B. Hodgson presided, supported by the Rev. N. M. Cuthbert. in the evening the church was again crowded. At the dose a musical unmoor was con-ducfed by the party, Mr. T. Spensfey being in the chair. Monday night was a night of music and:experience, crowds again thronging she church feem all over the town. kir. N. Whitfield presided. Mr. Holland has visited this church for 30 years, and be is as Welcome as ever. The choir ably assisted in the Sunday services. The organist (Miss Reed) played for the party with great taste and skill.

Up and Down in Methodism.

A Talk with a Bookseller.

FEBRUARY 5, 1931. THE METHODIST LEADER. .97

METHODIST TABLE TALK. An Old Leader Speaks.

Whenever there is anything vital to Methodism or the Kingdom under discussion, I always expect several men to enter the lists. One of these is our honoured friend, Sir Robert Perks. He has seen eighty years, and most of them in the thick of things, yet he must have his say on the Education Bill now before the country. He is amazed that the Government has capitulated to the Roman Catholic demands. " The Prime Minister," he insists, "ought not to shake in hisahoes at their threats. • There are only 24 of them in the House. There are at least 4. Methodists, to say nothing of the other Free Churchmen." Sir Robert recalls something that Lord Rose= bery said when the Balfour Bill was under discussion. "I confess," he said, "that were the Nonconformists of England tamely to submit to the enactment of this Bill, I would not say that they would be weakened religiously, but I will say this—thal, in my opinion, politically they would cease to exist." Has that prophecy been fulfilled ? Sir Robert points out that of all the Free Churchmen in Parliament only one spoke in the debate on the Bill, some voted for it, and others abstained. And he goes on to say. "If the Prime Minister wishes to retain the confi-dence of his Nonconformist sup-porters in the country, the best thing that he can do is to drop this sec-tarian Bill." Well done, Sir Robert I

A Stormy Petrel. I believe that Dr. C. F. Aked, who

is returning to live in England, would welcome this description of himself. He is a pacifist never at rest. Early in the Great War he went with others on a Peace Ship to the capitals of Europe to try to do something to stop the war.- The members of the party, among whom, if I remember correctly, was Henry Ford, dis-agreed as to policy and turned tail. In the old days there was no man in England more in love with a fight for righteousness than the then minister of Pembroke Chapel, Liver-pool At one time he ran a Wed-nesday evening Forum, as he called it, to discuss any burning subject of the hour. He said it would continue to do well if the Devil were good to him. That was, and as far as I know is, the man. All who are impatient with existing. evils will make haste to welcome the redoubtable Doctor home again, and wish for him years of health and service.

The Vulgar Rich and— The mention of Dr. Aked reminds

me of another fact from over the Atlantic. Dr. W. L. Stid-ger, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Boston, preached on " The Vulgar Rich and the Plundered Poor." He seems to have got his Message across. Celebrations of the coming-of-age of one named .Robert Kennett, " Boy millionaire," were on the way. A vast sum was to be expended in one of the fashionable hotels. The sermon led to changed plans, and instead of a great feast for the boy and his friends, the poor of the town were fed and clothed at a cost of over a thousand pounds. We are, after all, getting a little more sense in the use of our means.

"Wanted—More Clergy." I read this announcement with

amazement. Hosts of public school boys at one time of their life think favourably of the clerical profession. They carry this ambition to the uni-versity. Many take "orders." But not enough. There are more than

fifteen hundred clergymen short. They share with nurses and - domestic servants in understaffed callings. According to reports no less than 630 additional clergymen ought to be found in each of the next ten years. I have always understood that a "living," as it is called, is for life, and that there are "fat" ones; and further, that any curate may pass from glory unto glory even unto the House of. Lords. Whether to be sorry or pleased about all this de-pends upon the angle from which it is viewed. Some young men are not willing to go into a profession in which they would be required to preach what they do not believe. Some cannot serve a Church that is under the control of the State. Others are unwilling. to be hampered in ser-vice by " vain repetitions " for the rest of their natural life. It is food for thought that the Free Churches as a whole have no shortage of can-didates or of ministers. The Metho-dist supply exceeds the demand.

Now to Business, Geneemen I Some wide-awake people over the

Atlantic have caught lire. They haVb formed the American Business Men's Prohibition Foundation. The Foun-dation's programme is this: a defi-nite, caretutly-developed plan of education. Its backbone is paid advertisement—the self-same vehicle which big business employs for creating public goodwill. The "wet" press, in their news columns, give only one side of the story, highly coloured. These business men are now out to give the other. --Mr. A. W. W. Woodcock, United States Director of Prohibition, says that this campaign "is the finest thing yet done for Prohibition." May their campaign reach to this side of the Atlantic. Our most widely read papers distort the truth about the 18th Amendment.

A Presbyterian Steps Forward. The Executive of the Christian

Endeavour Union of Great Britain and Ireland has nominated the Rev. R. K. Hanna, M.A., D.D., as Presi- dent-Designate for 1932-33. He is the minister of Adelaide - road Church, Dublin. Trinity College students are said to find their spiri-tual home there. Dr. John Pollock, of Belfast, another Presbyterian, is one of the, great men of the Endea-vour world. Five Primitive Metho-dists in these fifty years have filled the Presidential chair. A gold chain of office, like that of a Lord Mayor, belongs to the position. Each Presi-dent, or his friends, adds a new link, with his name and year of office inscribed..

Work, Worship and Support. The Federal Council's Executive

of the American Churches has been making an enquiry among some ace ministers in various parts of the Country, as to how far church mem-bers worship, work, or support the church. And they have reached the unhappy conclusion that a large pro-portion do neither of these things to any appreciable extent. The Execu- tive is disturbed about it. People come into the Church lightly, stay in it in the same complacent inaction, and sooner or later pass out uncon-cerned. A bit of the old theology, that delayed applicants for examina-tion at the gates of heaven; would at least have some salutary influence on such people. Unconcern abotit the Church militant ought not to be a ready passport to the Church trium- phant. One of these bright days somebody will tell us from the house-tops that careless procedure in re-

ceiving and caring for new members is largely responsible for these unhappy conditions.

Congratulations. Our warmest congratulations are

extended to the Wesleyan missionary authorities on an income of over three hundred and fifty thousand pounds for the past year. The Women's Department brought in an additional fifty-eight thousand. De-spite the condition of trade, the income is only some £3,00o less than the previous year. Our friends have

There are signs that the Free Churches are determined to rally opinion and assert their influence in the country on the education situation. A representative meeting of the 'Education Committee of the Federal Council and the Free Church Council at the Baptist Church House on Monday, after protracted consideration, declared their attitude as one of cordial support of the educational proposals of the Government, but of stout resistance of the financial claims of denomina-tionalists. It was felt that the passage of Mr. Scurr's amendment to the Bill in the House of Commons had changed the whole situation and invalidated the former negotiations for settlement, which must begin de novo.

A similar recognition was generally ex-pressed at a very largely attended meeting of the repr.entatives of the three Metho-dist Churches at the Central Hall, Wstminster, on Tuesday morning. The Intrusion of the Scurr amendment, said Dr. Sharp, threw us back on the original position of Methodism as affirmed by the Conference. Mr. Ise. Foot, M.P., spoke of the organised pressure which had been brought to bear on Members of Parliament by the Roman Catholics, and urged the necessity of arousing our churches to action. Dr. Workman, who presided, said the Free Church leaders had been placed in a very difficult posi-tion by the President of the Board of ,Education through his imposition of secrecy, and as a result the Free Churches had been misrepresented in the Press as blocking the Bill. Considerable progress had been made in the negotiations, and the effect was to be seen in the revised proposals of Sir Charles Trevelyan (sum-marised in the LEADER last week). Among the points gained were Clause 4, provid-ing for alteration of agreement; Clause 6, vesting the power of effecting future im-provements of property in the Local Authority; Clause 10 (b), providing the alternative for appointment of the " re-served teacher " on testimony of fitness by the managers, and notably the whole of Clause 13, making provision for reli-gious teaching of children transferred in areas where there Is no effective choice of schools.

The Rt. Hon. Walter Runciman, M.P., spoke with great cogency on the Firee

the habit, in such circumstances, of making a last push, and I fully expect to hear that cash to cover this little deficit has reached the Mission House. One man said that he never allowed his left hand to know what his right hand gave, and someone who knew him well added that if his left hand ever got to know, it would be heartily ashamed. I agree that meanness is the meanest thing on earth.

A Paying Proposition. " Yours is a faithful dog," re-

marked one friend to another. "Rather," was the reply; "I've sold him five times and he always comes back to me." Qecs cos.

Church, position, and warmly compli-mented Dr. Workman on his conduct of negotiations. Dr. Scott Lidgett gave an exhaustive statement on the situation, and Lord Rochester, the Rev. C. Evsor Walters, the Rev. H. J. Taylor and tho Rev. R. Pyke (U.M.), among others, also spoke in accord with the general feeling that the Free Church position must be maintained. After a session lasting over two and a half hours the following resole: tion was unanimously adopted t-

(1) In consequence of the incorpora-tion in the Education (School Attendance) Bill of an amendment which materially alters the whole structure and purport of the Bill, this meeting, representing the Wesleyan Methodist, Primitive Methodist and United Methodist Churches, are un-able to give their support to the measure, and must indeed offer the strongest oppo- sition to its further progress.

(2) It further states that the suggested " concordat " of 1930 represents the ex-treme limit to which any part of oho Methodist people were prepared to go to meet the emergency situation.

(3) This Committee re-aflirms the policy of the Methodist Churches in relation to education as embodied in the resolutions adopted by the Wesleyan Methodist Con-ference of 1930. (See Minutes of Con-ference, 1930, pages 48-49.)

(4) The Committee also direct that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to thy Members of His Majesty's Government and to all Members of Parliament, and that the necessary steps be taken to in-form the Methodist people of the serious-ness of the crisis which has arisen owing to the passing of the amendment by a majority of the House of Commons.

The Lancashire Free Church ■Education Association, officially representative of all sections of the Free Churches in La, cashier, makes a special appeal to all Free Church ministers for prompt action. The Association is asking Free Church Councils throughout Lancashire to organise meetings to educate the com-munity again concerning.such principles as the necessity for public control of public money expended on education, and above all, to make clear that the demands of the Rornanists really involve a State endowment of the Roman Catholic faith.

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FEBRUARY 5,4931y . . THE METHODIST ,LEADER..

Missionary Committee at Nottingham. QUARTERLY MEETING.

next missionary letter to S.S. scholars will he written by Dr. Brown, who will describe the Leper Colony over which he hag charge. The LanteM Bureau and the Laynion's League continue to fulfil adrnir-

ably the purpose for which they were formed. The London Forward Move-ment reports further progress under the wise leadership of Mr. Barkby.

James E. Pulturson.

The Quarterly Meeting of the General Missionary Committee was held at Not-tingham on Wednesday and Thursday, January 28th and 29th. ,Excellent arrange-ments for our accommodation and com-fort were made by the Rev. J. W. Richardson and, the other city ministers, and we are indebted to many friends for generous and gracious hospitality. The Rev. J. G. Bowran and Mr. C. Wass, J.P., were given the reins of authority, and under their genial and competent guidance the business was transacted effi-ciently and harmoniously. Since last we assembled the late Rev. George Bennett, one of our most influential members, has passed to " the Great Beyond." He was a brother greatly beloved, and we could ill spare him from our ranks. For many years his ripe experience, wise counsel, and balanced judgment have been of incalculable value to the commit-tee. The choicely-phrased resolution pre-sented by Mr. Wiles was sympathetically endorsed.

African Missions. The Rev. George kre, with charm-

teristic ability, introduced the business of the African mission field. Even though In certain areas poverty and distress pre-veil, the reports, generally speaking, were wonderfully encouraging. Our mis-sionaries face up to their difficult tasks bravely and hopefully, and they well merit the fine tribute paid to them by the secretary.

Educational activities are maintained. Our schools and institutes report con-tinued progress. The Mary Hanney Memorial School is exercising a saving ministry among the girls, six of whom have been recently received as members on trial. At the Ovim Girls' School there are 28 scholars in residence, and this new venture is full of promise. The Nara Central School has been commended by the Government inspector; and of the Umakoli Institute the Superintendent of Education says : " it was a pleasure to visit this school. and I am sure it is a living force for real good in the area which It serves, and will turn out useful citizens." We were interested to learn that the whole school sat for the Con-neximal Scripture Examination. Sewing and hygiene classes are being conducted by Mrs. Smith at Ibiaku and Opobo. The attendance at the sewing class at Ibiaku has grown from 9 to 290. It was cheer-ing to hear that at no time in the history of the Oron Institute have the prospects been brighter, or the spirit better. During the absence of the missionary, educational interests have been well served by native teachers at Hemline, Narnbala and Namantombwa Ka.nga, through Govern-ment developments, will become the centre of an important district, and the General Rhodesian Superintendent, Mr. Soulsby, recommends it as a suitable place for boys' and girls' boarding schools. Twelve of the seventeen pupils sent from the Kafue Institute to Mazabuka have qualified, and are due to receive Govern-ment grants for teaching.

Turning to medical ministries, the per-manent hospital at ikotekpene is almost finished, and a new operating theatre is under consideration. This addition has. been made possible by a further grant of £3110 from the Native Administration Fund. The Mary Leuty Hospital at Media is nearing completion. and Mr. Beardsley is to be congratulated on this fine achievement. Nurse Morris is now at work in this area, and conducts a num-ber of classes. The visits of Nurse Coe to the dispensary at Ibiaku are highly appreciated. In Rhodesia, an outbreak of smallpox at Namantombwa has caused anxiety, but it is hoped that the prompt attention of Dr. Gerrard has stamped out the disease. A new dispensary has been erected at Kafue.

A troop of Scouts is flourishing, and a pack of Cubs has been formed et Oyubia. The foundations of the new church at lkotekpene have been laid, and free labour is being given by members of adjoining church.. A church at lyi-Eyi (Bendel is in course of erection, and with commendable zeal the people are giving their services. The Quarterly. Meeting of the Ovim Station made arrangements for

" the coming-of-age celebrations," and thirteen focal preachers have passed their final examination. The native minis., Chime Nwana, appointed to the Nara Station, has received a great welcome, and has commenced what promises to be a fruitful ministry. From Igumale comes the gratifying news of prospective expert-sion in Western !dome. The church at Egwanga (Opobo) has been blown down by a tornado. A new church is being erected, and the people are manifesting a fine spirit of devotion and sacrifice. Mrs. Smith (whose zeal is beyond praise) has instituted and is captaining a Girl Guides Company at Opobo--a new move which has aroused considerable interest.

Legal difficulties prevent the immediate consummation of Union in South Africa, but we are hoping that these may Le speedily solved. A new school and teachers' house have been built at Vine-yards (Aliwal North), towards the cost of which £250 has been raised. Mr. Mpalwa, of Aliwal North, is to be ordained as a minister. We regret the decrease of 99 members on the Johannesburg Circuit. due, we understand, to the strict revision of the membership roll prior to Union. Matthew. Sha.dine, the native teacher at Nanzhila, has completed the buildings begun by Mr. Slater, and he, with his two assistants, who have been in labours abundant, are to be thanked for their loyal and successful service. Six catechu-mens at Kanchindu have applied for bap-tism. We regret that Mrs. Curry, through sickness, is compelled to return to England.

We had with us in committee two ex-perienced and respected missionaries, who are at present on furlough—the Rev. G. Bell (Fernando Poo) and the Rev. J. A. Kerswell (khodesia). Mr. Bell sup-plied much-needed information on the Liberian labour question, and also empha-sised the value of our Fernandean minis-tries. Mr. Kerswell, who has toiled for 23 years in Rhodesia, has lost none of his enthusiasm, and it was a joy to meet once again this big-hearted missionary.

Home Missions. The Rev. G. E. Wiles, the Home Mis-

sionary Secretary, had his business welt in hand. Sympathetic consideration was given to the circuit applications for finan-cial assistance, and in a number of cases substantial grants were made. A new church has been erected at Kinnerton (Bishop's Castle Circuit), at a cost of £890, towards which £733 has been raised. We were pleased to learn that some of the suggestions made by the Vil-lage Methodism Cornmission are being adopted in certain districts. The Rev. Charles Brown has consented to serve as Conference Missionary preacher.

Successful missions have been con-ducted during the quarter by the Revs. H. Coulbeck and T. Sykes. :Even though not altogether self-supporting, it was felt that this agency has more than justified itself. We regret that Mr. Piper, Mr. Sykes' colleague, has been called home on account of the serious illness of his brother.

Finance. On the whole the financial statement

was considered satisfactory. The African Fund income is Z.43 less, and the uenerai Fund income more than that of the corresponding quarter last year. The re-duction in the African Fund income is partly accounted for by the delay of cer-tain circuits in forwarding remittances. The circuit treasurers are urged to remit whatever mordes they have In hand imme-diately after the Missionary Rounds.

Departmental Reports. Miss Bowes, secretary of the W.M.F.,

announced further additions to the Federation, and expressed the desire that prior to Union every circuit should be en-rolled. The Rev. A. E. H. Tucker, the Missionary Schools' Secretary, told of use-ful propaganda undertaken by his depart-ment. Missionary conferences have been held in several centres, and he is hopeful that other Districts will fall into line. The Rev. J. B. 'Hardy, secretary of the Young People's Department, sent an tincoura,„- ing account of manifold activity. . The

Ordination of The ordination service held during the

meetings of the General Missionary Com-mittee in Nottingham will long remain a fragrant memory. The spiritual tempera-ture of the service began quickly to rise as the Rev. Edgar H. Jones led the com-munity singing, and the choir (with Mr. Fred Newcombe at the organ) sang the anthem. The Rev. George Ayrc had charge of the service, which he opened with a fervent prayer of invocation. The Rev. G. E. Wiles read the Scripture " The Spirit of the Lord is upon me." Then the Rev. Bernard T. Foster (the ordinand) told the story of his call to the work. That story was told with blended humility and confidence. It reached the heart of the audience and induced sup-pressed emotion. The Rev. J. T. Barkby gave the charge to the candidate. In felicitous and effective phrase he pictured the ideal missionary as a man, a student, a man of faith, and a saint. It was one of the loftiest and most Inspiring " charges " that we have listened to. The Rev. S. Palmer then led in prayer.

The ordination Bible was provided by Mr. F.ter's home church, Netherfield,

The industrial depression of these post-war days is not only limiting our finan-cial outlook, but our outlook on life as a whole. The lientation of income in very many cases is bound to produce certain prejudices which warp a healthy, balanced outlook on life. The holding of such prejudices should not call forth our con-demnation, but rather our deepest sym-pathy. A man who Is rescued when on the point of dying of thirst is not likely to realise that he has any other craving to satisfy than the craving for water. The moral is obvious, and can be applied to multitudes of people at the present day. It is also obvious that solutions to pro- blems are not likely to arise from the rash conceptions of prejudiced minds.

Our outlook on life is being affected by the secularisation of religion consequent upon extremely difficult conditions of living. Thoughtful people, and deeply religious people, are being forced to in. terpret the value of religion for them-selves in terms of bread and butter or in terms of hard cash. They may de going too far, but it is also going too far to swing the pendulum to the other extreme and say that religion has nothing what-ever to do with social conditions. If this is so. then religion becomes a thing of abstractions dealing with abstract men and not real men. I hesitate to define religion, but I do not hesitate to describe it as some0,Ing which is certainly com-prehensive and all-embracing. And if it is all-embracing, both points of view I have just mentioned are losing something, for religion takes in all esp.ts of our personality.

To express It another way, some people are inclined. to materialise religion, but others are inclined to etherealise it, and neither are getting a full apprehension of it. Of course. it may be said that religion is the leaven leavening the whole lump and that the spirit of Christianity will prove a panacea for our woes by working itself out in our social life. All I .n say to reply Is that up to now this has not succeeded in solving our pro-blems; it may do to in time, but there does seem to be a very real danger that it may not. Whilst we are waiting for the application of the mind of Christ to our difficulties other 'secular movements are and have been at work, and have managed to get at least something done. I repeat that these movements referred to are definitely secular movements, which attempt to better material standards simply because improved material sten. dards of living are d.trable in.themseives. Perhaps to some this savours of good

a Missionary. Nottingham, and was presented by the Rev. Jacob W. Richardson. The Rev. George Ayre gave the ordinand the right hand of fellowship and the welcome into the full ministry, the congregation stand-ing. It was a moment of holy awe. and God was very near. The charge to the church was given by the Vice-President, Mr. C. Wass, J.P. It was a thrilling surprise to find that a man engrossed daily in the business of life can live in spiritual elements and chaste practical thought, as Mr. Waco does. He led the audience up " the great world's altar stairs that slope through darkness up to God," and in a final outburst of con-trolled eloquence he declared that God would pin a star on the breast of thel brave workers in foreign lands. It was a meeting devoid of oratorical fireworks, but rich from first to lest in spiritual power and uplift. The soul of many a youth must have been fired and the hearts of seasoned veterans warmed for the fight. The final outburst of song was in the words : " Fling out the canner. let it float skyward and seaward."

coming out of evil, but even If it does we must not shirk the issue; we must examine it the more closely.

Now religion is concerned with our re-lationship to the universe as a whole, and the problem of human society is part of this bigger concern. This, to me, is the proper perspective, and I do not think it need lead us to extremes in one direction or the other. It ought to make us realise our responsibilities more clearly, for un-less we solve our Social problems we shall not be able to get an understanding of the relationship of man to the universe, and unless we realise our relationship to the universe it is probable that we shall not see our duty to our fellow men. The only valid reason for reducing to a minimum the struggle for bread and butter Is that people may thereby be enabled to strive for fulness of life. It is here we see exactly the relationship of religion to social reform. Motives other than the highest have produced and are producing good, but I question if they are sufficient for complete and progressive social salva-tion. And complete and progressive social salvation we must have. It is the urgent need of the moment; but to get it we must have the right perspective.

It amuses and yet saddens me when I read scientific accounts of possible ways in which the world might end. Does it not seem far more probable that we shall produce our own destruction? Civilisa-tion is the thin ice covering the murky waters of untransformed animal nature; at any rate, we are justified in being apprehensive for its safety. We ham had a Newton and an Einstein in science, and we can, of course, do with still more in this particular sphere; but we are surely in need of an Einstein In social life. However, we can do no better than et. peed all the energy we possibly can in spreading a sane perspective, but nothing less than our utmost exertions will avail. Perhaps even the most we can do will fail to stabilise our civilisation.

In conclusion, religion Is the only driv-ing force sufficiently strong to work out our social salvation. To attempt achieve it with other than religious motives is as futile as trying to keep the peace by means of the visible forces of law and order. Many absurd things havo been said about religion and about social reform. I hope that my suggestions heso not been too absurd and that they have touched some underlying truth. . Much more, no doubt, could be sold—but that is at once the mystery and beauty of life, the more we say about it the mare there is to be said.

The Layman's Point of View.

Religion and Social Reform. BY JOHN PROBERT.

90 THE METHODIST LEADER. FEBRUARY 5, 1931,

Rallying Methodism. LIVERPOOL'S GREAT DAY.

METHODIST WOMEN AT WALSALL.

A Significant Gathering. An important gesture towards Methodist

Union was made in Walsall on Thursday, January 16th, when six hundred women gathered in the Wesleyan Central Hall. The meeting had been organised by the Walsall Section of the Women's Metho- dist Union Committee. The three unit-ing Churches were fully represented on the platform. Mrs. Tomlinson (South Normanton), United Methodist, presided, and created a genial atmosphere through-out the meeting. In a reminiscent speech she said that the Methodist Churches had ceased to pray at infinite cost to them- selves. Mrs. David Lewis (Bilston), Wesleyan, stressed the need for a united Protestant witness, and referred to the persistent efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to influence women. She com-pared the three Methodist Churches to three streams on their way to the ocean. Their shallowness prevented their course being eventful. By uniting in one big river, however, they could float large liners and affect the destinies of the world. Mrs. Leyland (Wolverhampton), Primi-tive, gave an interesting address on Methodist Union. The spirit of her speech was for a wide tolerance and patience in the adjustments that Union would make necessary.

The singing was led by a Methodist ladies' choir of one hundred voices, under the leadership of Mrs. Gilbert Harvey, with Mrs. Joseph Yates at the organ. Henry Smart's anthem, " The Lord is my Shepherd," was finely rendered. Mrs. Rupert Bailey (Miss Annie Downing) sang very beautifully two solos. Mrs. Sayer lEllis, in expressing the gratitude of the committee, referred to the large num-ber of young women present, and the great possibilities for the Methodist Church of the future. Mrs. Tomlinson brought this memorable meeting to a close with the Benediction.

A BRILLIANT SON OF OUR CHURCH.

Scholar and Village Lay Preacher. Primitive Methodists will be interested

to learn that a new and brilliant star has come into view in the literary firmament, not unrelated to themselves. Ina recent issue, the Manchester Guardian gave first place in its literary columns to a re-view (by the distinguished reviewer, " C. H. H.") of a book entitled Allitera-tive Poetry in Middle English : A Dialec-tical and Metrical Survey, by J. P. Oakden. Dr. Oakden is a Primitive Methodist, a product of one of the tiny village causes in the Cheadle Circuit, and lives with his parents in a small wayside cottage at Whiston. From this village young Oakden worked his way to Man-chester University, where in quick time he obtained his M.A., and was awarded a Fellowship. About two years ago he was granted a Doctorate in Philosophy and a further Fellowship at Liverpool University for research work. Dr. Oak-den's book is appraised as a scholarly and authoritative work on the group of poems that belong to the period of Chaucer, Piers the Plowman and Gawain and the Geese Knight. "C. H. H." gives

• high praise to Dr. Oakden's work, speak-ing of the " severity of its scholarship--a signal example of exactitude." A further volume is foreshadowed, indeed is already well in hand, which will deal with the vocabulary, diction and style of the poems.

After these things it is delightful to re-cord that while engaged in such scholarly work Dr. Oakden had the heart and found the time to take the Local Preachers' Examinations awl graduate as a full local preacher stn the Cheadle plan, and that he loves to serve, as far as pos-sible, the distant and straggling little village causes of which the Cheadle Cir-cuit is composed. His parents are pillars of our Whiston Church, and all who know Dr. Oakden hold him in high esteem and predict for has a brilliant career.

The Story of Donald Hankey. By K. G. Budd. (S.C.M.,

"The Greatest Rally Yet" ,vas the slogan of the District Secretary when organising this "Gathering of the Metho- dists." "Spread the news," he said, "that the greatest rally ever held will take place at the Central Hall on Wednesday, the 28th of this month." And as it proved to be, for there were 2,600 people present, the Central Hall being packed.

was a glorious sight for the three Presidents to behold. Certainly they were inspired and thrilled by the glorious com-pany of expectant Methodists—youth and hoary age aglow with desire to receive the messages of their revered leaders.

The Presidents were in a happy mood, and the contagion spread until the joy of the Lord filled the place. It was good to be there! Dr. H. B. Workman, M.A., D.Litt., D.D., presided. He - congratu-lated the people on their ignorance of ecclesiastical history. It was well for the young people not to know of their divi-sions. He wanted them to know "future history," which is, "We are not divided, all one body see." Joyous, witty, sen- .'s.'. scholarly was the doctor. He said he had suffered much by chairmen, ,nd after a brief, bright speech, and a rendering by the massed choir (splendidly conducted by Mr. James McDowall, of County-road Wesleyans) of the anthem "Be not afraid," he called on the Primi-tive Methodist President to speak. "Have a good look at him," he said, "you will

Thursday last was a great day for Methodism in and around the ancient border city, when we had memorable gatherings in connection with the vide of the three Methodist Presidents. Ours is but a small area, yet 40 ministers as-sembled for the beautiful sacramental service conducted by Dr. Workman in the Central Hall. We felt we were touching again the great and deep realities of God as we listened to the choice words of the Doctor. His speech led us into the real presence, which was to abide with us all through the day. At the luncheon we had the pleasure of heartening words from our own President and the Rev. A. E. J. Corson, in response to a very apposite greeting offered on behalf of the Free Churches of Carlisle by the Rev. P. Ash-ton, B.A. It is probable that the meeting that will be remembered longest and will

Methodists, all aglow, attended a meet-ing on January 29rd to consider and adopt a programme for the Methodist cam-paign in the eastern suburbs of London. No less than 140 persons answered by their presence an invitation to join a committee, with the object of organising all departments of Methodism in the eastern area for evangelistic effort during next winter. Even the large number pre-sent was only en inadequate gauge of the interest, amounting to passion, mani-fested in contemplation of the new and greater opportunities which the future holds for Methodism.

The gathering was mainly due to the initiative and fervour of Dr. Rattenbury, who, though the chairman of the Central Executive, finds time for the leadership of the movement in his own district. Few men in Methodism are doing as much as he to make Methodist Union a reality. He made a fitting chairman, and outlined possibilities and plans for the coming effort. The Revs. W. Potter and J. Ellis emphpasised various phases of the cam-paign, especially its urgency.

By general consent it was decided that the churches should Immediately under-take the work of spiritual preparation. As approach will be made to every mem-ber. and candid enquiry made concerning his spiritual condition. To this end a short but probing questionnaire has been drawn up by Dr. Rattenbury : (1) Have you any evangelical eaperience of reli-

'giant (2) Do you think that people out-

not be privileged to look upon many more Primitive Methodist Presidents." The R.. W. Musson Kelley is bearing the strain of his presidential year well. It gave that vast audience great pleasure to have a good look at him, and greater still to hear him speak. He put in a plea for the big things and urged us not to allow the small and insignificant to blind at to them. Happy humour, apt illustration, and warm spiritual fervour, made his speech living and active.

After the great Roll Call, when the President of the United Methodists—the Rev. A. E. J. Cosson--rose to speak, some of as were surprised at his youth. He spoke very appropriately of his experi-ence of Methodist Union, and also of the attraction of unknown adventure, and emphasised that there was a place for emotion in Christian experience The Rev. George Allen, B.A., the Secretary of the Wesley Guild, followed, receiving a great ovation and giving a magnificent speech. He fascinated the audience from the first when he said that Dr. Workman was a student of history, but he himself was a student of mathematics. Then he played about with the idea that "three ones are one." The rally was a great triumph for the union of Methodism and was fittingly closed by the splendid massed choir singing the " Hallelujah Chorus."

P. M. R.

have most lasting results was the splen-did afternoon gathering of 260 members of Quarterly Meetings and Y.P. Depart-ments. The words of the Presidents were truly inspiring and most helpful. Tea was served in the schoolroom. The great evening Rally of Methodists filled the Cen-tral Hall and was presided over by Mr. Corrie N. Taylor, M.B.E., who gave a very One and effective chairman's address. The three Presidents again spoke and anthems wererendered by a united choir; and after the Rev. E. Aldorn French had .pressed thanks to all, with a special reference to the preliminary work of the Rev. W. H. Campbell, the Organising Secretary, a great meeting was brought to a close. The day most assuredly will he marked as a red-letter day in Metho- dism in Carlisle and throughout the district. W. H. C.

side the Churches would be greatly en-riched if they had your. religious experi-ence? (3) If you have such an evangeli-cal experience of religion, what are you doing to make it known to others? If nothing, why nothing? This question-naire may be found in an invaluable little pamphlet entitled " Evangelise — or Perish," which has bee- written forcircu-lation among London Methodists.

The hope in the questionnaire, in the whole pamphlet, Is that the cam-paigners may become imbued with the spirit of the campakm, and in the name and power of Christ challenge all the foes of His Kingdom. Far too long has the Church been on the defensive, content merely to survive, remaining passive under the charge of obscurantism, while she might have given full proof that Christ and His ways with men present the clearest and richest rationalism. The Methodist Campaign of ,Evangelisation has therefore its intellectual aspects. It will get to grips with problems which are making men unhappy, and it will lay many ghosts of the mind. Nor will those who, in the name of Chrin, challenge had thinking he indifferent to the social aspirations of our day, but will trace these to their true source in the spirit of Christ. Methodism need not blush over her share In the fight for social well-being. The social beneficence of early Methodism may be read on almost every page of Wesley's JournaL The Methodist campaign will carry on the tradition of the Founder.

REV. T. SYKES AT WISHAW. A Virile Appeal.

The mission cond,pcted by Rev. T, Sykes began on Saturday, January 24th, at Wishaw, when a welcome meeting was addressed by Provost Anderson, the Revs, R. A. Gray (Church of Scotland). 5, Tillotson, representing the Methodist Church, and J. A. Nicholls, on behalf of the other ministers in the town. On Sunday, January 25th, a united rally was held at 8 p.m. in the Thornlie Church of Scotland, with which our church united for the purposes of the mission. About 600 people were present, and were captivated by the spirit of true worship as the missioner spoke of the Kinghood of Jesus—we meet Him best in spiritual worship. Meetings for men and women have been held, and eloquent testimony has been borne to the benefits received and the lives quickened as a result of the mission services. In the midst of a Pres-byterian atmosphere Mr. Sykes has brought a spirit of warm and happy fellowship--Jesus Christ and His great compassion have become living realities to us. A very fine meeting of youth organisations was held on Sunday, Feb- ruary 1st, and Mr. Sykes gave an address full of challenge and inspiration for youth. Monday saw the closing meeting of the mission, the audiences gradually increas-ing day by day.

One or two remarks may summarise the impression gained by a regular attend, at the services. First, the very fine devotional atmosphere sustained in each of the meetings. Second, the range and order of the themes dealt with. The purpose of the whole series is to produce a cumulative effect. The announcement each evening of the subject for the follow. ing night quite pleased the Scottish audiences, and kept up their interest and enthusiasm. Third, when the youth of this generation are appealed to on the side of the heroic, manly and womanly qualities, the challenge and presentation of a Christ Who can help and bless and save to-day, they listen, they become in-terested, they register life's greatest de-cision, which is to follow Jesus. We are grateful for the visit of Mr. Sykes to this town; our standing as a church will have been helped, our church life quickened, and, best of all, new adventurers cap-tured for Christ and the Church. Mr. J. McMeekin, an impressive baritone soloist, served in most of the services and greatly helped the preacher. A united choir of fifty voices helped the praise. P. T,

DEATH OF PASTOR INGRAAL We regret to announce the death of

Pastor ■Ernest Ingham, which took place in Brentwood Hospital on Sunday morn-ing, January 25th, following an operation. He was 60 years of age, and leaves a, widow, two daughters and a son to mourn his loss. He was a Yorkshireman, being born at Todmorden, his father being well known in the North as a local preacher. The family emigrated to New Zealand, and whilst resident in the Dominion the boy, Ernest, developed those musical qualities that in after years brought so much pleasure to his friends and the churches he served. Returning to England, he settled at Southport, and soon was in great demand as a preacher in the churches of the District.

In 1921 Past. Ingham went to Kant-wkh, at the invitation of the Rev. W. Tunley, to assist as an H.L.P., and from there went to Liskeard, Cornwall, as lay agent under the Missionary Committee. He served faithfully in a similar capacity at Southam (Leamington Circuit) and Warley (Gray's and Romford Circuit), His quiet sincerity and kindly nature en-deared him to the people, and although never robust, he gave himself untiringly to the work he loved. Owing to failing health, he had to resign his charge last July, but was still residing at Warley when the end came, and on the Sunday prior to his death attended the services at our church. The funeral took place at Brentwood Cemetery last Thursday, after a service in our Walley Church, con-ducted by the Rev. E. G. French. The vicar of Warley read the lesson, and Pastor F. J. Oliver also took part. ar-mit representatives and friends filled the church to pay their tribute to one of God's gentlemen. Last Sunday the Re, E. G, French conducted a memorial service.

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8. Sunday Opening of Places of Amusement would cause pain and distress to multitudes of good citizens who prize the quiet and hallowed character of the Christian Sunday.

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An Essex Story. BY FRED W. DODDS.

CHAPTER IV. MARIA ALSO GOES TO CHURCH.

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John] y was quite himself again by the time h had trodden the mile between Fennyf Id Chapel and his garden gate. His laughing eyes took in every feature of the dusty path beside the big main road, with its stream of motorists making high holiday in the noble summer weather. Somehow, as he watched the universal gaiety of nature and of mm, his own naturally gay spirits leaped in re-sponse, and that hat of his mysteriously hitched its way to a more rakish angle than men- When he had set out to class.

" Giddy multitude] " he said to him-self as he watched the cars whirl by. " It's only their way o' skippin' with the little lambs, an' gal-Moffitt' with the young calves," he continued, reverting to his ligure of speech of the mmning.' " Though why they should need to hang on to a little black wheel, an' be heaved up and down as bad as babies in a rockin' cradle nearly, in order to do their bit o' skippin', beats all! They're like a cup o' tea set out on a threshin' machine.

Jogglety-jog, jogglety-jog t ' An! the more it's jogged the colder it gets—an' the dustier—till it ain't lit for no man to drink. Same, these people t Jogglety- jog, jogglety-jog,' they goes along the road. It:. 011 very lively for 'ern, but somehow their hearts do seem to get cokler, they do!—an' they picks up no end o' dust I 'I'm an' souls are best kept still if ye want to keep 'ern hot rand clean ! "

At the garden gate Johnny's puckish dispositien led him to crMp on tip-toe towards the house by devious ways be-tween the apple-trees. As he approached he heard a sudden loud clapping of hands. To to stranger the result would have been startling. From under bushes, from clumps of lupins and phlox, from behind borders of thyme and sage, rabbits of every size and colour seemed to spring. Some, the more timid, paused to sit up on squatted haunches to look Johnny over before venturing to proceed. But the bolder unhesitatingly advanced over his very boots, or even between his legs, in the one general direction—toward the house.

Concealing himself behind a climbing rambler-rose, Johnny looked on at the scene. -Photo was Maria, sitting on the doorstep in the full sunshine, with little James Jubilee on a cushion between her feet, his back propped against her legs. Beside her was a plate piled high. with chopped-up lettuce leaves. Before them the open some was rapidly filling with rabbits, which were Still emerging from the garden in response to Maria's con-tinued clapping. Baby, apparently, was enjoying it all hugely, waggling his little hands; hunching his little body, and smil-ing on all the assembled rabbits, with his one little gleaming moil.

It was a beautiful scene. Great bucks, slimmer does, and rabbitlings like little balls of fuzzy wool, hopped around, some with lop-ears, some with ears that by straight back or stood straight up—all turning entinieing noses towards the plate of lettuce, the more distant ones occa-sionally rising.on their hind legs to look over the bodies of the others. These in themselves made It lively sketaele, full of grace and colour. Bot Johnny's eyes were fastened on Maria, -and what he saw there moved him profoundly. It seemed as if this could scarcely be the listless, dispirited woman of yesterday. The grey-ing•hair, which then had assn roped back in

it slovenly coil, now shone, well-brushed

and orderly, in long rolls about her head, Her eyes had lost their sombre, brooding, and- now glowed- with .wasin animation.. It was a changed Maria, rejuvenated,

heart-healed, and Johnny humbly gave thanks to God as he stood there -behind thI rose tree and watched her distribute to her furry flock her largesse of lettuce leaves.

It would scarcely have been Johnny if he had not thought of •something-uncouth to do. Lilco many countrymen, he was an expert mimic of nature's sounds. Many an idle dinner hour he had whiled away by imitating such things as the squeak of a field-Mouse, until all the ditch was alive'veittetherustling of The.- tiny• folk and their answering squeaks.- Farmer Bensiman never forgot. the day when, suddenly coming on Johnny sitting on a gate, he found him surrounded by fluttering starlings that were strongly of opinion that he was a fellow-starling •in distress.

So now, when the feast of the rabbits was all - but done, Ile suddenly gave a stamp,' which was such a perfect imita-tion of the warning thump of a fright: end bunny, that the whole crowd of rabbits -shot, helter-skelter, with a rare show of bobbing white tails, into the nearest cover. -

" Johnny ! " cried Maria, well aware from past experience whence such a trick must have come.

" Behold, here am I, like the infant Sarrel I " said.Johnny, emerging from his concealment. " Did ye want me, .Maria? Speak, ma'am, for thy Servant•heareth I"

Maria looked him over as he stooped above her in the:doorway, and carefully picked a- shay white horse-hair from his waistcoat, an act of attention to his. tidi-ness which Johnny could not recall she had paid for months. -For a Moment she sat silent and contemplative.

" Sit down, Johnny," she said at last. " something I want to tell you! "

Johnny solemnly flung up his coat-tails and sat down beside her 011 the step.

" Johnny, h've been a-thinkin'. We've been very selfish, Johnny, haven't NYC, you and me? Oh, that poor mother, Johnny I We've no right to keep James, we haven't I Wemust find that unhappy woman, and give him back to her! "

She gulped a lump down in her throat, and, stooping, lifted the baby to her knees, and cuddled him closely to her breast. Laying her hand on James Jubilee's fair head, while a little hand curved upward and clutched at her lips, she looked at Johnny sideways and whis-I,ered, " Mustn't we, Johnny? "

Was it sheer unselfishness? Or was there some entreaty in her voice which begged for to word of assurance that she would never, never have to give up her new-found treasure? Johnny's arm crept gently round her shoulders and drew her head towards him, while hot tears rained slowly on his other hand, which was clasping one of hers.

" Cheer ye'self up, Maria! " he said, after to moment or two. " We knows nothing about the woman, 'cept that, she left that there note, an' that money. Looks like she'd got over the bitterest o' her sorrow, Whatever it teat, an' will settle to leave the boy with ye for many a long day yeti

Maria pondered this a while, then sighed, and drew herself up straight and looked down at the child again

' while

Johnny's hand still- clasped her farther sh011Ider.

" There's another thing I've been a-thinkin', Johnny ! "

" Is there, Maria? Why, ye do beat all for -thinkin' to-dayl I What are ye a-thinkin' now? "

" Clothes, Johnny, chillies! This child -has no clothes! "

A sudden memory shot through Johnny's

mind, a memory of himself standing n - the class meeting proclaiming the child s baptism for that very afternoon. That had been an inspiration of the moment only, and Johnny felt very ill at ease in broaching the subject to;Maria. He knew enough of womankind. to realise that clothes were a Most important part of any respectable' christening.

"Clothes, did ye say, Maria? ". he said. " Weil, that is t flumrnoxer I suppose ye couldn't rig. him up in any-thing for this•afternoon,, Maria? " he in- sinuated. " 'Haps -Mrs. Chepland has got some as will do, -a dolman; or a pelisse, or soinethingT '1.

Johnny hadn't - the ghost of an idea-what a dolman was, or ,,pelisse,.. but he thought he had heard of such' garments in connection with babies. Maria stoned and pushed him playfully away.

" Don't be silly, - Johnny! Why; all Mrs. Chepland'e babies- were -grown up years ago. Their clothes, if she's got any, would he as old-fashioned as Noah I"

It coos the first time Johnny' had realised there are fashions in babies' clothes as rigid as in women's, and - he felt nonplussed, sothat he almost-blurted out about the christening before he had properly led up to it.

" Clothes," he said ;again,- vaguely; " rummy 'things is clothes! "

" I've been' thinkin, Johnny," Yierit on Maria, " we could -surely make- Mr-own Mae Jimmy's things do for a while.'

kept them all in that little box under - our bed." " •

" Is there a christenin' frock, Maria? ". asked-Johnny, trying to hide his anxiety. But Johnny, though a good enough actor at times, had a calmer Maria to.deal with now. She looked at him quickly.

"Ye've been up to something, Johnny I" she said. A suspicion of the truth flashed upon her.' " You been arrangin. for a christenin', Johnny? " " In a sort o' way! " confessed he,

sheepishly. ".Oh I Next Sunday, was ye think-

in'1" " Well, Maria, I kind o' • said this

mornin' in class as it would be this•arter-noon, mein' the•minister will be here! "

Johnny! " cried Maria, aghast, and springing to her feet. " You never! "

" Why; then, I did, Maria I" he said; ruefully. • ••

" But how do, you know that the dear precious isn't baptised already? He is six months, you know, and was born in wedlock, On very likely he is I "

As Johnny said afterveards, you could have kmicked him down with A feather. " I felt," he said, like one o' these here cossett pigs ye get "with every-litter. I felt littlef than even James Jubilee him-self I so, that owd clock came to My rescue.' Tick-Y-tick, -Earth may rock, Lightnings shock, Thunders-knock, Tkk-y-tock, I care not I ' '('here was that hod clock a-singin' that just to rights On the wall, so I up, an' says,: Marie, we shan't ever know whether he's: baptised or not.' You wouldn't have him- go through life without a proper•-g,iveh• name, would ye?: There ain't no law agaidst double baptis-in', even:if there is against double marry-in'. It'll do him no harm to go through, it agaim to let's bee it I ' Well, she secs there's somethin' in that, so in we

-goes to the little box under the bed. Rh, I'd never seenthe inside o' that box since Jimmy died.- But it was wunnerful, wun-nerful I There was all them little-frocks an' socks an'• things, laundered like- they was :freak come from the shop! • An' lavender all . amongst them 1- Maria couldn't'help hut cry a bit when she .took- 'on] out. By-and-by we cornes• to the• christenin' things, an' When we •got

on James Jubilee—well, there, Maria near went crazy; he was as much like Jimmy as any baby could be I "

By half art hour after the class meeting had closed there was . not a house in Fennyfold, or within a out thereof, where the story of Jimmy Envvore's baby, or some version 'thereof, had not been told. • 'Even the servant maids at the veterinary surgeon's, and the local brewer's, and the lanyard had related it to iheir mistresses with as much circum-stantial detail as they could gather at the back doors. • AM, seeing that in Fenny-fold, whatever might be the case in other villages, it could not be allowed for a woman to carry her baby to the font un-supported by cohorts of her female friends, the rabbits-in Maria's garden had to seek the seclusion of the kindling-heap for quite a time that afternoon, while matrons of varying ages hurried up the garden path to follow Maria through the corning ceremony.

It is to be confessed there had boot some little diffidence about this in certain quarters, for more than one had memories Of Maria's aloofness, which still brought a tinge of colour to their cheeks. But old Mother Chepland was a great manager, else how ever could she have managed to

-bong up ten? At the first hint of rebel-lion on the' part of any'of the chapel members during that hot noontide she had pulled on her bonnet and gone to brave the disgruntled ones in their dens. Ten minutes of Mother Chepland's plead-ing would have moved even the Angel Gabriel to change his mind, and . the hearts of Fmnyfold women -were no leas amenable. •

The-memory of that afternoon will live with Johnny' to hie dying day. Just as custom -bade the women rally to the Rip-pert of a happy mother, so it demanded, in Fennyfold, that the father should not he-too much-in evidence till he walked to the font.- • It was therefore from his pew that Johnny watched Maria, the baby In her arms; sail into church; followed by her bevy of attendant dames.- All through the first part of the service he sat gaging at the profile of that -Madonna face, a face from which in a night many wrinkles had been smoothed away. At- sight of the streamers of grey that had invaded the dark rolls of hair peeping from beneath her hat he felt a twinge of pain.

" But grey's none so bad," he said to himself, m reflection. "It's like that 'ere light a-streamin' through the coloured Window- on to the pulpit. It none belongs to the real light, but 'Bs beautiful, so 'Els! So that grey, it none belongs to my new Maria, but -it's sort o' liftin' to her beauty."

Presently he found himself standing by - her side before the minister, who, with

finger in.book, had descended the pulpit steps. As in a dream, Johnny heard the few words of commendation and of prayer.

" Wh-at is the name -of this child? came the question at last.

" James," whispered Maria. Jobilee," huskily 'muttered Johnny.

The minister turned, half bewildered, from one to the other, mutely asking which- was right: •, • •

James Jubilee," said Maria. Ape,.James Jubilee," echoed Johnny.-

". James Jubilee,' I baptise thee in the Name of the Fathir,-Aild of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Take this child and keep hitii for Me,". Said the minister, handing bath the child.

"AM• for his unhappy mother," whis-pored Maria, as, tear ' fell on James Jubilee's spotless dress.

" Aye, and for his unhappy mother," answered 'Johnny; " And -lied bleSs her and keep her, wherever she be] ".

" Amen I And all - otter wanderin' women, tool " said Mrs. Chepland, who was standing just behind.

" Amen I " said the minister, who had previously been 'acquainted with the crr- cumstances.

" Amen I " echoed voices from all over the chhpel.- Johnny's -vivid pmtical soul caught- fire. " Amen I " said the gentle lireeM- in his imagination, as it rustled the tops of the bushes that swept their tender twigs . across the window-panes.

Amen I•" said the little clouds that he saw through the same window-panes, sailing across the sky. • - " Then mind ye watch out for her at ye sail round the world, an' bring her to her boy again," Mid ,Johnny, inwardly,

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FEBRUARY. 5, 1931. THE METHODIST LEADER, 93 almost fiercely, as he strode back to his peat.

Johnny," said Maria, as they walked back together after the service.

Yes, Marie? " f' Do 'you think she'll ever come? " " Ask them clouds, Maria! I've told

'ern to look out for her as they go on 'their way. Leave it to God, Medal He lcnows what the human heart can bear I"

It was subtly said, and subtly meant He was thinking of .the day -when, per-haps, Maria would be called upon to face the agony of a living bereavement, and to face it in the strength of the Almighty. But he wished Maria to think only of that mother, wandering in her loneliness.

(To be coatineed.)

THE COLOUR BAR IN GREAT BRITAIN.

(FROM A CORRESPONDPAIT.)

A Council " to promote understanding between white and .loured people in Great Britain " was formed at a meeting at Friends' House, Euston-road, on January 15th. The Council has arisen out of a " Colour Bar in Britain " Con-ference convened by the Society of Friends last year, and its representatives are drawn from religious, missionary and social organisations. The purpose of the Council will be especially to deal with cases of "colour bar " discrimination in this country, which, the secretary, Mr. John P. Fletcher, stated, appeared, un-fortunately, tote on the increase. A re-cent enquiry showed that only one board-ing-house out of fifteen in one street in Bloomsbury was willing to take coloured people. The result of this difficulty in providing accommodation was driving coloured, visitors, African and Indian alike, to the less respectable quarters.

Students from India and Africa especi-ally are being embittered against England by the discrimination to which they are subjected, for they do not only come here to get a knowledge of our culture front books and lectures, but also for a know-ledge of the better typical English home, said Dr. Harold Moody, a West Indian doctor with a large London practice. He is a leading Congregafionallst. Mr. H. S. I.. Polak referred to the evil effector the sons and daughters of one of the Indian representatives at the Round Table Conference, who during their resi-dence in England had suffered from the colour bar. The formitiori of the Council was warmly supported by Mr. Warren Scott, an American Negro University graduate, who is a Student Christian Movement secretary, Mr. James Aiman, of the Indian Y.M.C.A. Hostel in Lon-don, and Miss Maude Roydthi.

One of the first actions of the Council will lye to draw up a " white list " of hotels and boarding-houses where people of colour may stay. The temporary com-mittee, which has been functioning since the Colour Bar Conference was convened by the Society of Friends last year, has already taken up successfully certain cases of discrimination.

Among those appointed to the Council's executive arc t Mr. C. Roden Buxton, M.P; Mr. Barbour Jam., of West Africa; Mr. H. S. I.. Polak, Mr. James Aiman, of the Indian Y.M.C.A.; Dr. Harofd Moody; Mr. Ivor Montagu; Mr. E. P. Sturge; Mr. W. F. Nicholson, secretary of the Society of Friends; Miss Winifred Holtby, Mr. Michael Franklin, Mr! Maurice Rowntree and Mr. Lionel Aird, of the East and West Friendship Committee.

Goodwill (64.), the review of the Inter-national Christian Fellowship, has an article in its January number by Prof. Henri Clair., m " The Church's Duty of Peacemaking," while Pasteur Henri Vincent writes on " A Christian View of National Security," and Dr. W. P. Merrill on " Can Religion Stop War?"

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- HAVE CHANGED. - The Editor has invited me. to say

sotnethiag about our choirs and music generally, and, somewhat rashly perhaps, I make the attempt. For. 050 to pro. verbially sensitive as the musicians? Per-haps this is only in the nature of things, for surely a delicate responsiveness to the finer nuances of thought and feeling is one of the greatest assets of the musician. And, after all, I have come across many accomplished in the art who have been among the humblest and meekest of men —up to a point. If you went beyond that point, well, it was probably your own fault!

By way of preface, do we all realise how much progress the musical side of our Church's activities has made in re-cent years? The Wide increase in the activities of the choirs, the great amount of talent now available, and, too, the changed attitude of the bulk of our con-gregations to our efforts to train them up in the way they should go—all these are signs of movement. The granting by Conference to choirs of official represent, lion may be taken as a recognition of the kiipnetant part played by music in our Services today. I hope that all our choirs, large and small, are appreciating the gesture, and facing up to the responsibili-ties involved. It would not be surprising if the coming of Union meant that there will be a bigger part for our choirs to play, and it is up to all of . to see that we are not wanting in efkiency or enthu-siasm to meet any demands that may be made.

Talking of enthusiasm, it required a good deal of that quality to be a pioneer two or three generations ago. The need of a choir was not keenly felt by many cOngregations. There was no lack of volunteers for leading the singing, which was all right to long as they Were all of one mind. I have memories of at least three different tunes going at once, and it was a .se of survival of the fittest, or at any rate, the mast tenacious! There was no objection to a Bute or two to add colour, or even a fiddle. Sometimes a bass viol added sonority' to the deep-toned bass voices, of which there seemed plenty. (Where have they disappeared to?) Organs, or even the humble harmoniums, were often frowned at, being, in die eyes of some 'worthies, the evidence of satanic design.

I passed the other day by a pond not far from our chapel, in an out-of-the-way village, and it brought to my mind some-thing that happened there between fifty and sixty years ago. At that time it was a very prosperous society—full congrega-tions at every service and inspiring sing-hig. A band of been young men, how-. ever, made up their minds that a har-monium would be tat asset, and, after some hard work and sacrifice, in due time the, instrument came. The first Sunday was a great day, and after testing the qualities of their purchase to a late hour they joyfully retired homewards. Their elation was soon ended, for a day or two later the fruit of their efforts, was discovered totally immersed in the old pond. It was fished out, and, I believe, served for many years; but I imagine it must have been always subject to chronic internal trouble.

Times have certainly changed.. I am, however, inclined to think that some of our congregations are too generous to- day and allow the choir and organist to do too much for thein. I sometimes see members of the congregation lounging listlessly over their hymn books, evidently counting the verses, and waiting the opportunity to get back as quickly as pos-sible to the comfort of their corner seat. I then feel inclined to say or do sant, thing that would lay me open to the charge of brawling in church. I hope that both our choirs and our congrega-tions will realise that it is gloriously pos-sible to combine in our hymn-worship artistic discrimination, musical sounds as opposed to pure noise, and enthaisinstic fervour.

RORATO.

Canon Peter Green, of Mane_h.ter, is issuing this month, through Longoria., The Problem of Right Conduct. It is designed as a Lenten book and as a guide to tl perplettitiea of youth.

CHURCH COMING-OF-AGE.

Sheffield Celebration. • Endellffe Church, Abbeydale Circuit,

Sheffield, has been celebrating its " com-ing-of-age." The church was opened by the fate Mrs. W. Adams on January 13th, IRO, and cost £4,000. Subsequent im-provements represent another £2,000. The capital debt has been reduced to £729. The trustees aimed at its entire liquida-tion by the time of the " corning-of-age," but this was not fully achieved. On January 11th, at an " At Home," two of the earliest members, Mr. W. H. Machin and Mrs. A. Harbord, acted as host and hostess. A letter of felicitation was read from the Rev. ). T. Goodaere, a former superintendent. Mr. H. Barker, an original trustee, presided. A miscellaneous programme was directed by Mr. J. Atherton. A two-tier birthday cake, surw mounted by a beautiful model of the

was the gift of Mr. A. Walton. Many old friends of Endcliffe were pre-sent.

On Sunday the preacher was the Rev. John Spoor, of West Bromwich, who bore with zeal and success not a little of the burden in the early days. He and Mrs. Spoor received a most cordial welcome. In the afternoon a fine programme of sacred music, arranged by Mr. E. Wilkin-son, was enjoyed by a large congregation. Mr. J. W. Corcly, of Blackburn, presided. On Monday afternoon the Rev. A. S. Lyric (Wesleyan) preached a timely and inspiring sermon. Tea followed. The evening meeting was preceded by con, munity singing of favourite Methodist hymns, Mr. A. Dawson conducting. The meeting took the form of a circuit rally. The chair was taken by Coun. A. Neal, and the speakers were the Rev. J. Spoor and Sir Samuel Roberts, Bart., M.P. for

the Ecelesall Division. Three choruses from Handel's ". Messiah were finely rendered by an augmented choir, the organist being Mr. Norman Proudlockw The Be, H. Pickup offered prayer. Mr. T. W. Casey, J.P., Trust treasurer; heartily thanked all helpers. On January 25th the visiting minister was the Re', J. R. Tranmer (Liverpool), who spent two terms as minister on the circuit. On Monday he delighted a good audience with his lecture, " Reminiscences of a Long Ministry." Ald. S. Hall., J.P., of Rotherham, presided, supported by the circuit ministers. The Rev. C. II. Shel-drake, in expressing thanks, announced that the income iron" the services had exceeded £50.

MARRIAGE. Mr. E. Clayton and

Miss A. Challenger. The Foundry-street Church, Dukinfield,

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The State and the Child.° Who is the best judge of what is a fit

entertainment for a child—its parent or a bench of magistrates? Mr. Stuart Deacon, the Liverpool Stipendiary Magis-trate, in a considered decision given last week, decided in favour of the bench. It is a ruling of the Liverpool magistrates that films not passed for universal exhibi-tion by the British Board of Film Censors must not be shown to children under 16, even when accompanied by parents, un-less the express consent of the justices has been given, bearing in mind that such prohibition interferes with the natural right of a parent or guardian to deter-mine what entertainment or amusement his own child or children should have. In view of the fact that Parliament had taken upon itself the role of a national parent by imposing restrictions on the sale of drink and cigarettes to children, and on the employment of children, and thereby not leaving the tastes or inclina-tions of each indiuidual child to be deter-mined by his or her individual guardian, Mr. Deacon found nothing inherently un-reasonable in the justices arriving at a collective determination, based upon their collective knowledge and experience of the nature, condition and types of their own local child-life, that it was not de-sirable that films not passed for universal exhibition should be shown to children under 16, except only with the express consent of the justices. Mr. Deacon quoted a saying of Cicero: " The very foundation of the whole Commonwealth is the proper bringing up of the child." We sometimes say, " Save as from our friends." Many a modern child might well cry, " Save me from my parents." It is surely a part of the function of the State to heed that cry.

"Rotten With Dope." There is always hope for a race that

recognises an evil and stigmatises it as such in as unequivocal language as Russell Pasha used before the Opium Committee at Geneva last week. In spite of the reduction by 30' per cent. of the fellahin drug-addicts, 'Egypt, Russell Pasha declared, was still rotten with dope, and it was a terrible fact that a quarter of a million were slaves to drugs. He attributed the improvement to economic depression, the severity of the sentences passed on those convicted of the traffic, propaganda, and education. A deep im-pression was made on the Committee by the showing of a film depicting drug addicts in prison and hospital, in various stages of dope poisoning. It was revealed that Constantinople was the only provider of the dope, and stated that were the three factories there closed there would be a famine of heroin in 'Egypt. It also came out that Turkey is now cultivating and exporting very large quantities of hashish. The Turkish representative was prevented from attending this session by illness, which in some quarters was thought to be of the " diplomatic " variety. There is some consolation in knowing that Turkey will now know that all the world knows about those factories and that illicit trade in dope. It is up to Turkey to do something about it.

Sunday Cinemas. Now that the High Court has laid it

down that the London County Council has acted illegally in licensing the Sun-day opening of cinemas, it must accept the decision as final, and alter the con, ditions under which it grants licences, or appeal to the House of Lords. It may, of course, await the decision of Parlia-ment on the Bill introduced into the House of Commons by Mr. Isaacs, which would legalise the Sunday opening of all places of amusement, and leave things as they are, but that would he a very un-dignified attitude for so august a body to assufte. The irony of the situation lies in that while the cinema managers would like a Bill which would give them' an

open Sunday, they are by no meat% enamoured of a Bill which would open the theatres as well. But, as is well known, the situation has been created by the theatre managers, who have chafed at their inability to make Sunday profits, and who are backing the Bill. There is no certainty that the Bill will have ari easy passage, even should the Governs meat facilitate its progress, as there are already 261 members of the House pledged to oppose any such measure, and opposition in the country is growing; and this is not confined to the campaigiru organised by the Lord's Day Observance. Society: The Stage Guild, which repres sents about 3,000 actors and actresses, is by no means tp sympathy with the West End Theatre Managers Association on this matter, and has passed a 'resolution objecting to " Sunday opening of theatres in any shape or form." Nor should it be forgotten that such widely different types of men as Sir Harry Lauder, George Robey and Bernard Shaw are avowedly, adverse to the legalising of Sunday enters tainments.

Gandhi and Churchill. It remains to be seen whether Mr.

Gandhi will be able to prevent his party from disintegrating in face of the pro- posals outlined by the Round Table Con. ference. In his present mood he insists on certain policies being pursued at any cost, but the mood may change. Lt also remains to be seen whether Mr. Churchill will be able to build up a party which will follow him in his strong-hand policy for India. Both leaders are thorns in the flesh of the moderates, and that is the only thing they have in common. It is being suggested that Mr. Churchill may,

assume the leadership of Lord Rothe, mere's party. If that materialises it will add to the gaiety of British politics. Mr, Churchill most prove to he an uneasy member in any team, and a source of considerable worry to any driver, and Lord Rothermcre is hardly the kind of man to hand the ribbons over to one who might ditch his wagon on a slight provo. cation. But Mr. Churchill is not without invention. It is not beyond his wit to create a party of his own, himself as dictator.

The Clergy Shortage. The Free Churches have their problems,

financial and otherwise, but they are spared one problem which is agitating the Church of England just now. According to the editor of Crockford's Clerical Directory, the sixtieth issue of which has just been published, the Church of Eng. land, if its whole system is to be manned efficiently, will require 1,200 new men a year for the next ten years. He thinks that after that an annual average of 700 should suffice. The problem is a double one—where they are to be got and how they are to be maintained. It is estimated that during 1990 deaths amongst clergy numbered approximately 500, while ordinations were little if at all in exoesq of 400. The editor does not appear to be very hopeful that anything like the num. ber required' will be forthcoming unless a majority of the candidates for ordination are men who can not only pay for their own education, but who possess means of their own sufficient to enable them to accept stipends which do not amount to what is called a living wage. The pld ideal of the Church of England has been stated to be that every parish should have a clergyman who is a gentleman, and financially independent of his parishioners, As an ideal it has great merit, and it may be that the Church of England of these days will prove that it can do even better than it did in Victorian times. If it can-not, then, if it is to be staffed efficiently, it may find it to be necessary to recruit its ministry from a wider constituency, and cast a heavier responsibility (dr main. tenance on its people. And in the end that may not be a bad thing for the Church.

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THE OFFICER'S PART.

ANNOUNCING In the House of Commons, one day last week,

the action talien by the Admiralty with regard to the officers of the Lucia as a sequel to the court-martial on the insubordinate seamen, the First Lord indicated the part which is expected of an officer nowa-days according to the regulations of the King's Navy. We have moved a long way from those wooden-walled days when the 'sailor was sometimes given cause to believe that good seamanship in epaulettes went inseparably with tyranny and ill-temper. It is the officer's part to set a happy standard for the ship's life, maintain its essential discipline in "good relations" with those under his command, so as to ensure their most efficient co-operation in a spirit of goodwill. Such a recognition, after all, is proper to any understand-ing of the art of leadership, not only in the "services" of a country's de-fence, but also in other walks of life. And it set me thinking—not for the first time—about the "officer's part" in the Church.

* * * The Church's function is a cor-

porate one, and if she is to fulfil it, unanimity of spirit and endeavour in her high concerns is essential. Hers is a heavenly leadership, but for her organisation on earth necessarily mediated through human leaders. Her Lord, however, has set the standard and exemplified the charac-ter of leadership. It is after a new order. "Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them [katakurieuo—"overlord it," a tyrannous word], and they that are great exercise authority upon them [katexousiazo — "assert their privileges over," another similar word]. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minis-ter; and whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your ser-vant." And then follows the exemplar : "Even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life. . . " So, His spirit must effectually operate in all called to leadership after Him: "One is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren." And we might well go on to ponder, as an educative principle for leader-ship, our Lord's word : "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart," and with it all the challenging question as to what He means by meekness—the quality to which He promises the earth's inheritance. The word (praus) was used by Greek writers of a horse that was "broken in," sug-gesting the idea of a disciplined spirit, and indicating how aptly Jesus used it in connection with the "yoke." Bishop Gore understands it as the antithesis to the spirit which asserts its "rights." Prof. J. A. Findlay suggestively reads it as a synonym for "homely," "easy to get on with," as contrasted with the un-pleasantly assertive; while Dr. Lyttleton sees in it the negation of that egoism which is inevitably a cause of weakness in a leader, since "the more self-centred he is, the less hold he has on others."

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All this, of course, is food for those of us who are called to leader-ship of the Church as ministers. The minister's task of leadership is ever with him, and it is a very big one. He, like all the rest constituting the

Church on earth, is human, and his capacities for the many-sided work of his calling are bOund to vary. But he most lead; he must play the offi-cer's part. How difficult that part is in many circumstances only minis-ters know—how much is required, not only of vision and organisation and quickening enthusiasm, but also of understanding of human nature, and patience, and refusal of dis-couragement, and mastery of the art of "getting on" with men and women who are sometimes anything but easy to get on with! Yet the compacting of the Body of Christ, the spiritual growth in unity of the fellowship, is one of the chief con-cerns of his office, for without this the redeeming spirit of the Head can-not realise its full impact on the world. For such responsibility of leadership he knows that the only sufficient equipment is close corn-panying with the one Master, in order that Hi leadership may ex- press itself through him. " It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord."

a * * a Nevertheless, it is a poor outlook

for any circuit minister if he has to bear his burden of leadership alone—even in the human sense. These matters are the concern also of the lay leaders; theirs, too, is the officer's part. Is it generally understood what that part implies ? We hear it sometimes advanced that the lay officers of a church ought to relieve the minister of the business side of things, so that he may give an un-trammelled mind to his more speci-fically spiritual work; and in some circuits such an arrangement obtains, no doubt to the minister's sincere relief. But I am not so sure that such departmentalism in idea is all gain. At least it needs supplementing with a recognition of shared responsi-bility in leadership as a spiritual function. We have made some ad-vances within recent years in the solemnising of lay office in the Church. The public ordination of lay preachers is becoming general, and one has heard of similar services for Sunday-school teachers. But offices so vital as those of class-leader, society steward, and even circuit steward, are frequently filled in a very matter-of-fact way in a busi-ness meeting, and with little pains to impress those called to such offices that their discharge is anything more than a matter of certain administra-tive or financial duties. If such offi-cers lack a sense of spiritual respon-sibility in leadership; if, as sometimes one hears, wfiile attentive to business meetings, they are missing from the devotional; or if, as occasionally may happen, the appreciation of office is somewhat too noticeably tinctured with self-importance; where lies the chief blame ? Not that we have not, thank God, many who nobly fulfil the officer's part. But there are churches — and circuits — where a heightened conception would bring untold increase of blessing. On at least one circuit the ministers and their stewards meet together one evening before each Quarterly Meet-ing, join together in a service of prayer and the Communion, and en-visage together the spiritual condi-tion of the churches; and on that circuit there is effective spiritual leadership. The idea merits wide-spread consideration.

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Churches and People. PRESIDENT'S ENGAG EM SETTS. —February

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VICE - PRESIDENT'S ENGAGEMENTS. -February 10th, Marshside, Southport; 11th, Widnes.

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will note that the near meeting of the Committee is Friday, February 13th—at a three-weeks' interval from the last. ...... . . .

The railway companies in Great Britain have agreed. to issue tickets, available from July 6th to 9th, 1991, at a single fare and one third for the double journey, to passengers attending the Hartley Col-lege jubilee. Vouchers securing this re-duction will be available later. It will be a convenience if ministers intending to be present at the celebrations will advise the Rev. T. H. Champion, College Secre-tary, not later than February 12th. The Rev. W. Russell Maltby. D.D., has been secured as preacher for the occasion.

We call the attention of our readers to the page containing a petition form for use against the legalising of Sunday cinemas. This form might with advan-tage be used in our churches. Additional forms may be obtained on application to the Lord's Day Observance Society.

• • • • • • • • We print in another column a further

list of subscriptions to the Peake Memorial Fund. Others will follow in subsequent issues. The Rev. T. H. Champion (hon. secretary) intimates that mbmriptions are to hand from 87 schools. As we have more than 3,800 in the denomination, it is hoped that as the yearly meetings are despatched this number will be vastly in-creased. The modern Sundayschool owes a big debt to Or. Peak, and the mini-mum subscription of 5s. suggested is within reach of most. Some schools able to do more will not mistake this far the maximum

The Rev. Geo. Forstner, who lies in the Peace Memorial Hospital, Watford, where he recently underwent a serious operation, is, we are informed, making fairly good progress.

In our " Post-Bag " will be found a letter from Mr. R. J. Russell, M.P., touching the letter to lay preachers re-cently sent out by four Members of Par-liament. A fraternal gathering of local preachers of the three MethodistChurches in the Larch-. Districts is to be held at the Central Hall, Westminster, on Wed-nesday, February 11th. It will commence with a conference at 4 p.m. on " Thier Bible and the Preacher." Mr. Sydney Walton will open conversation. Mr. J. Arthur Rank is providing tea at 5.30, and at 6.30 there will be a public meeting, addressed by the four- M.P.s—Dr, Leslie Burgin. Mr. Isaac Foot, Mr. Milner Gray and Mr. R. J. Ruarell. Every local preacher in the London area should be there.

• • • London is being deeply stirred by the

Evangelistic Campaign under the .leader-ship of the Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher, and an opportunity to hear bins Is afforded at the annual rally of the Metropolitan Free Church Federation to be held at Dawes-road Congregational Church, Fulham, on Tuesday, February 10th. The sermon will be followed by a tea-table talk on " Evangelism and London," to be intro- duced by the Rev. C. Ens.- Walters. In the evening the speakers are Dr. S. W. Hughes and Mrs. Philip Snowden. Mr. R. Wilson Black. J.P., will be inducted into the presidency of the Federation. The London ministers are being enter-tained at luncheon, and are invited to the discussion of public questions afterwards. With such a programme there should be a fine series of meetings. Particulars may be seen in our advertisement columns.

Our readers will learn with sorrow that the Rev. David Oakley, of Sparkhill Church, Birmingham, has entered the Queen's Hospital of that city for an operation.

The February letter of the Women's Missionary Federation is written by Mrs. Malcolm Wylie, of Banni, Fernando Poo, who tells something of women's life on the island. At the recent General Mis-sionary Committee. Miss Bowes (Federa-tion. Secretary) spoke most warmly of the impression made by Mrs. McKearie, of the Mary Harney School, Nigeria, at the Missionary Conference of Methodist Women. Mrs. McKenzie has just so- turned to Nigeria.

Mr. Moses Bourne, J.P., who a few weeks since was badly shaken in a motor crash, is now sufficiently recovered to be able to attend to business and the wer- vices of the church. He has been warmly congratulated on his miraculous escape from injuries more serious.

On Monday, February 9th, the Lord's Day Observance Society completes one hundred years of existence. A Centenary Thanksgiving Service is being held on that date at 12.15 noon. in St. Stephen's Church, 1Valbrook, adjoining the Mansion House, London, .E.C. The Rev. G. H. Lunn, M.A., will be the preacher. Special references will be made to the society's present campaign against the Sunday opening of theatres, cinema halls, prize-fight saloons, and other places of amuse-ment.

. The Rev. A. Altree writes " My expression of thanks to the LEADER a few weeks age on Wadi' of the' unemployed miners ,who shared in the distribUtion of funds at Christmas time has brought me a parcel of clothing from; Knighton. I am very grateful to the Knighton people. The continued depression of trade its Abertil-• lery and neighbourhood* is affecting our work seriously. It is an inspiration to know that we have the sympathy of people Who arc better circumstanced."

The Management Committee Of the' Northampton Methodist Homartead met for a birthday party in the Saxton Memorial Hall 011 January 26th, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Arnold and Mr. C. J. Pearce. The Rev. C. L. Tudor spoke of the joy the Homestead was giving to many in the eventide of life, ' through the vision and generosity of Messrs. Arnold and Pearce. He also commended the character and work of Mrs. Arnold, whose birthday it was, and presented her on behalf of the committee with a lovely basket of growing flowers. An inscribed wallet was presented to Mr. Arnold by Mr. H. Blake, and one to Mt. Pearce by the Rev. Raymond Taunton. The responses turned the occasion into one of testimony to the grace of God. Mr. H. G. Glenn, builder of the Homestead, said it was one of the most remarkable hours of his life. On Wednesday the residents were royally entertained by Mr. Arnold and Mr. Pearce.

The Rev. H. J. Taylor addressed a rally at our Cast Finchley Church on the education crisis on Wednesday.

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The old date-stone of the Old Mill-street Chapel, Hull, the first Primitive Methodist Chapel to be built north of the Humber, has been discovered in the gable of an old building, now used 'as a dance hall. It is inscribed " Primitive Metho-dist Chapel, 1819." The Rev. Lawrence Rubinson persuaded the present owners Of the building to let hirer haM the stone, and it is being set in the inside wan of the new "West-street Memorial Charch,"- Perth-street. The old Millstreet Chapel was afterwards known as " Wart-street," the building being on the corner of the two streets, as that it is fitting the historic stone should find a place in the " Memorial Church." It was in a rather inaccessible position, and its removal will. cost some £10, but the cost is felt to be worth while for the preservation of such a unique link. The opening of the Memorial Church takes place this week.

Ald. Richard Durham, an ex-Mayor of Preston, has for many years rendered excellent service to his native town, par-ticularly as chairman of the Health Com-mittee. At the last meeting of the Town

Council he was appointed vice-chairman of the Watch Committee. The Mayor serving for the time being is always ex-Officio chairman of this Important com-mittee, which controls the police force, and is answerable for civic law and order, but the vice-chairmanship Is regarded as one of the most important of all munici-pal appointments. Aid. Durham has been one of the leading officials and most do. voted workers of our Fylde-road Church from his youth. He is the missionary treasurer of the Liverpool District, and father-in-law of Rev. W. Norcrosv, African missionary.

. . ..... . Through the generosity of Mr. T. K.

Bridge, the inferior of our Kingsland Church (Stoke Newington Circuit) has been entirely redecorated and trans-formed. At a thanksgiving meeting held last week, under the presidency of Dr. S. Chapman, F.R.C.S., at which the Rev. W. Potter gave an address, Mr. 0. S. Saggers, on behalf of the trustees, pre-sented Mr. Bridge with a book as a token of their gratitude. Mrs. Bridge, was the

recipient of a bouquet of tulips. The -Kingsland P.S.A. attended in good num-bers, and their orchestra rendered music.. The Fie, C. W. Burgin made a state-ment, and the Rev. W. Potter and Messrs. H. W. Willcox and F. A. Doane (circuit steward) returned thanks. The proceeds were about £6.

. . . . . . . . • Mr. J. Brearley, J.P., has been re-

appointed chairman of the Halifax Licens-ing Committee. Giving his review of the past year, Mr. Brearley expressed regret ; at the increase in drunkenness, which plates Halifax high at the percentage list for the West Riding. Fine public-houses • had been referred to the coinpensation authority as redundant, and one would be

closed almost immediately. The other' four had declined the amounts of com-pensation offered by the justices, and settlement had been referred to the Inland 'Revenue authorities.

The stewardship of the Albert Village . Church, Church Gresley Circuit, has been in the hands of one family for four and forty years. Mr. Samuel Sharpe held it until his death, his widow succeeding hiss in the office' and performing the duties with the greatest fidelity until now, when age necessitates relinquishment. Mrs. Sharpe is held in the greatest esteem not only for her work's sake, but for her fine Christian character also.

Its connection with a united rally of local preachers held in the United Metho-dist Church, Gillingham, a tea (kindly provided by Mr. H. Hales) and tea-table conference were held on January 28th. A large number of local preachers, repre-sentative of the three Methodist Churches, attended. In the evening Mr. W. H. Thornton, president-elect of the L.P.M.A. (Wesleyan), addressed the gathering on " The Lay Preacher and His Witness." The Rev. W. H. Lawson presided. A good discussion followed.

An interesting remark made by the Vice-President of Conference, in the course of an inspiring address given at Wigston Magna, Leicester, during the weekend, revealed the fact that more than a quarter of a century ago he and the resident minister, the Rev. J. H. Barker, and his wife, were members of the same Christian Endeavour Society in Birkenhead, and the superintendent minister, the Rev. 9.- 9. Reeves, who at that time was junior minister on the de-tail, was vice-president of the sariety.

After renovation and alterations, cost-ing nearly £100, all of which has been raised, Shenstone Church, Halcsowen, is one of the loveliest in the denomination, delightful to worship in. Such is the testimony of the Rev. J. Pearce, who preached there last Sunday. There was a fine spiritual atmosphere, and the congre-gational singing was of a thrilling character.

By invitation of the Admiral-Superin-tendent of Chatham Dockyard, president of the Gillingham Caledonian Society, the Rev. W. H. Lawson gave the address on Burns, on the occasion of the annual dinner on January 28th, in the Masonic Halls

George E. Pittwood, son of the Rev. E. H. Pittwood, has won his hockey blue at Oxford, and will play goal in the inter-

'varsity match against Cambridge at Beckenham. He is a member of Kilburn. lane Church choir, treasurer of the Young People's Bible Class, and an active worker. He is studying chemistry at

Oxford,

Scholastic Successes.

We offer our hearty congratulations to the undermentioned :—

SCHOOL CERTIPICATh (Cambridge). .

Mark Henderson, son of Mr. M. Henderson, of Central C.hurcis, Bishop Auckland.

Mune. Miss Hetha F. Bateson, daughter of

the Rev. A. and Mrs. Bateson, teacher's diploma for pianoforte, Trinity College of Music, London (A.T.C.L.).

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BOURNEMOUTH NEW ORGAN.

Winton's Fine Acquisition.

Last week made history in our church at Winton. What is probably - one of the finest pipe organs in the denomination was opened by Mrs. G. A. Ryland, of Kinver, Worcestershire, in the absence of bet husband, a personal friend of the minister. The' dedication service was taken by the vicar of St.' Luke's, whose able address on " Music and Worship " was highly appreciated. Mr. Bernhard Ralph, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., organist of Westbourne Wesleyan Church, presided 'at the organ, rind 'revealed some 'of its great qualities. The church was crowded. A Faith tee followed, necessitating the requisition of every corner of spa.. In the evening Comm. John Fox presided over an organ recital even by Dr. Hello-Way, supported by Miss Freda Bowden and Mr. Hadley Watkins, chonuies being rendered by the Choir. Mr. Watkins, who is the conduct:F. of the municipal choir, and to whom the church is indebted for negotiations leading to the phiChase of the organ, said a few words.at the dose. Supported, by Dr. Holloway', he congratu-lated minister and church on possessing the finest organ in the town. His chid ourprise and delight, however, was in the .singing of the choir. At this service .the

taredchurch Oct tared to its utmost capacity, .many having to be turner! away. .•

On Sunday the pulpit Was occupied by the Rev. J. D. J.., D.D., acid next Sunday the Rev. W. L. Waights will preach: Distingeffslied organists hay.e„: offeredtheir . .rvi.s for recitals during, the month of February: • Built by J. J.

:Bites,. of I..eeds, the organ a three- manual, with 48 stops, seven sets of 'couplers, pneumatic action, cod electric blower. The, speeificetion Was drawn' up

-by - the world-famous organist, Lemare. The proceeds of the opening day; inchid-leg £50 from the opener; arriocint.1 to £302. The statement was received with

lenthusiann, and the pecked'audienee'rcise, -and sang the Doxology; led by our men

,organst, Mr. Stanley Dalton. • • • - • •• •

THE C.E. JUBILEE. Shrewsbury.

Castle Court Endeavour, whose annual .Rally, through the initiative of Mr. W. L. Beamance, secretary, has for some years been a notable spiritual event, this Jubilee year spread its celebrations over three week-ends. The Vice-President (Mr: C. Wass, J.P.) preached on the first Sunday, and the "Juniors" gave a demonstration. The Rev. Joseph Pearce was the preacher and lecturer-on "-Laughter, Wit and ,Humour"-for 'the second Weekrend; and' the superintendent minister, the Rev. A. Cole, conducted the services on January ',6th, the anniversary day proper. On Monday, the 26th, the distinguished visi-,tor was the Rev. F. J. Miles, D.S.04 0.13.E., the National President. A con-yention in the afternoon, attended by county delegates, was Made unique-by the presence of-the- Rev.• T. Townsend, in. the chair, who first introduced Christian En-deavour to England. Mr. Miles.spokeon "Youth in a Changing Age." He com-mended C.E. as "The Master's Rule, the Layman's School, and the Pastor's' Tool." The Rev. A. Russell Potts_ Stret- ton) opened the discussion. A great Jubilee Rally in the evening brought Endea-vourers from all over .Shropshire. Maj.-Gen. E. R..Kenyon

' C.B., C.M.G., pre-

sided; and the Rev. ,17. 9: Miles spoke on "the Message of C.E. to the World." Mr. J. C. Beckett, gold medallist and broadcast singer, and one of our society stewards, was .soloist. :Twenty-one socie-ties responded to the Roll Call, conducted by the Rev. A. Cole. . It was a great time.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. The Rev. T. Jackson , acknowledges the

receipt of : "Grateful for many , mercies and blessings," £1; "In memory of the late Mrs. E. Leyen; Dereham Market," /El. Parcels A well-wisher; Hoilake, Cheshire; W. E.(Duristable),• Inasmuch,

.Flollington; 3 Pareelt anbh:' Total adirtis, stets to Free Night Shelffir for January ' 1,092 men ; free meals, 3,682:

"C.K.S" GOLDEN WEDDING. And "Ebenezer" Diamond Jubilee.

On Tuesday, January 27th, at the Ebenezer Church, Grimsby, a happy throng met to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Watkinson on the 60th anniver-sary of their wedding day, and at the same time, by the express desire of Mr. Watkinson, there was launched a scheme to signalise 60 years' work of the church. As Mrs. Watkinson is the daughter of a founder of the 'church and has been zealous in all its activities from the open-ing of the building, and since Mr. Watkinson has rendered 66 years' un-broken service in every department of the church, the conjoining of golden wedding

and diamond jubilee w a s eminently characteristic and natural. Mr. Watkin-son has gained outstanding Con nexional distinction. At many Confer-en.s he has been a del, gme, and on many de-n o m 'national committees he has proved a

Mr.C.ILWATKJFISON. saga. iou counsellor, whilst in 1921, at Hull, he re-ceived the highest honour Prirnidne Methodism can confer, beingthat year elected Vice-President. But it is to Ebenezer in his own town- that he his been supremely attached, and the genuine respect and affection he has won there was markedly evidenced last Tuesday.

After prayer by the Rev. H. A. Davison, the Rev. T. P. Ellis, who superintended the circuit from 1919-1928, in bright and humorous fashion pro- pared the toast to the bride and bride. - - groom of fifty years ago. Mr. W. Irish, J.P., over thirty years an in-timate fellow worker, stressed t he value to the church of those whom they met that night to honour. The Mn- WATKINSON. youngest member. of the audience Roberta Inman, granddaughter of one of the oldest trustees, Mr. C. Pinchbeck, then handed to Mrs. Watkinson a lovely bouquet. A handsome, hand-painted illuminated address in album form, sump-tuously bound, was feelingly read by Mr. S. L. Goldthorpe, circuit steward. On its being presented by the Rev. W. E. Fern-dale to Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Watkinson the whole company rose to its feet to en-'dorse and pay glad homa,ge to the magni-ficent record memorialised in the address. Deeply touched, Mr. Watkinson suitably replied on behalf of his wife and himself.

Mr. W.'S. Watkinson, society steward, responded to a toast to the success of the .diamond jubilee scheme for the raising of £600. Mr. Ferndale announced that to initiate the diamond jubilee fund Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Watkinson had generously contributod £100. After such a splendid lead, collection and donations brought a second hundred pounds within sight, an exceedingly encouraging beginning. A musical programme then followed, and supper was served, Mr. and Mrs. Watkin- son acting as host and hostess. The Revs. G. Fawcett (Grimsby First) and F. H. ,Edwards (Cleethorpes), with many 'members of other churches were present.

On Thursday night the Sundayschool shared in the rejoicings. After fifty-six years spent, in the Sunday-sch.1, Mr. Watkinson Still rejoices in the presence of children, and with his wife was amongst the happiest that night. - The young folk had a royal time, with a splendid tea, a ventriloquist and conjurer, etc., and sang the hymns for their forthcoming anniver-sari, led by Mr. G. P. Watkinson;sOn of

PEAKE MEMORIAL FUND. Fifth List of Lay Contributors. Amount already acknowledged, £3,182

Os. dd. Bradford Third Circuit, £3 3s. Bourne-

mouth First, £1 Is.; Bevan, Mrs., Pres-tatyn, £1 ls.; Burdass, Mr. and Mrs., Ll Is.; Brown, W., 10s.; Barnoldswick Circuit, £1 14s.; Btouch Circuit, El.

Crewe First Circuit, Ss,' Cresswell, Jas., £10; Clark, T., 10s.; Cliff, Coun. J. A., 2s. 6d.; Crellin, Miss, Is.

Denton, H., 10s.; Dossor, S., to Is.; Davies, Miss A. K., Prestatyn, £1 Is.; Dryden, J., 10s.

Fleetwood Circuit, £2 2s.; Fletcher, S., £1 IS.; Friend, Prestatyn, 20. ; Fer- guson, R., Ll.

Gateshead First Circuit, £3 Is.; Gilman, H., £2 2s.• Glasgow Second (three Sundayschools, Ifs.

Hodgkins., 0., 10s.; Hyde, Hoviley Brow Sunday-school, 5s. RI.; Hand. worth, Rookery-road Church, £1 Is.; Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. A. E , and family, 26; Hall, A. T., 10s.; Hetherington, J. W., 10s.; Holiday, T., 2s.; Heywood, Bridge-street Sunday school, Os.; Hey-wood, Bridge-street C.E., 5s.; Heywood, Miller-street Sunday-school, 6s.; Hey-wood, Castleton S.S., 5s.; Howe, J., £1.

Jones, T., £2; Leicester Second Cir-cuit, 10s. 6d.; Luton Cardigan-street Sundayschool and Y.P. Guild, Oils.; Laidlow, T., 2s. 6d.

Motcombe Circuit, 5s.; McConnell, J., £2 2s.-; Manchester Fifth Circuit, £1; Mason, J., Li.

Newcastle First (four Sunday-schools), £1; Noad, Mr. and Mrs. J., £2.

Oldham, -Waterhead Sunday-school, 6s. Plumstead and Belvedere Circuit, 2s.;

Pennington, W. F., 10s.; Parkin, J., £1.; Pratt, Miss; 2s. 6d.

Quiggin, F: E., 10s. Robinson, N., LI ls.; Renwick, G., 6s. Shooters Hill Circuit, tl ls.; Shooters

Hill Sunday-school, El ls.; Simpson, Coun. W. E., £1 Is.; Scott, W., El; Staithes (W. Loftus Sunday-school), 6s.; Shaftesbury Circuit, 5s.; Steel, J. W., 5s.; Stormouth, J. (second donation); et; Salisbury, Dews-road 'Sunday-schoOL £0.

Tunstall Circuit, £1; Thompson, , W., 5s.; Thanet Circuit, Ss.; Tomlinson, Price, £1 Co.

Warrington Sunday-school, 6s.; Wal-thamstow, High-street Central Circuit, 10s.; Watson, Miss J., 6s.; Widnes, Trinity Sunday-school, Ito.; Widnes, Frederick-street Sunday-School, 10s.; Weaver, F. J., LI; Winchester Circuit, £1 7s. 6d.; Waters, Coun. J., £1; Wood, J. J., £1 ls.; Waterhouscs, Quebec Cir-cuit, Ss.; Waterhouses, Lymington Ter-race Circuit, 6s.

Total £3,260 7s. 4d.

CRESSBROOK STONE-LAYING.

At Cressbrook, Bradwell Circuit, for over 80 years our .use has been obliged to meet in the home of one of its mem-bers. Land restrictions have prevented building, but the cause has flourished in face of limitations. The Lest few years have .en £000 raised for building pur-poses. Restrictions have been removed by new owners, a site secured, and a splendid prospect unfolded. On January 29th the stone-Laying ceremony tools place, some 35 stones being laid. A good number were "memorials." The Rev. H. MeeRow led the proceedings, the Rev. G. W. Stan-ton offering dedicatory prayer. The prin-cipal stone was laid by Aid. C. W. Mal-lison, J.P., Cressbrook Hall, who ex-pressed unfeigned pleasure in continuous help to the project. The churches of the circuit and former officials were splen-didly represented in this ceremony. The Rev. J. B. Hardy (of Matlock) addressed the gathering later in a service held in the. Hall Garage. Tea was provided in the day schools, of which 200 to 3C0 partook. The evening thanksgiving meeting was pre-sided over by Mr. J. A. Stead (Hather sage), the day school being filled. The Rev. J B. Hardy and Mr. C. W. Mallison urged the necessity of the unity of the spirit in this new "Methodist" church. Miss Blackwell, A.L.C.M. (Stockport) and. Mr. Outram (Chester) contributed solos, and the Rev. H. MacRow offered thanks to all workers. Nearly £200 was raised at the ston,laying. A grant of ' 'esoo, free of interest for 10 years, has -been made by the Church Egtension Fund: ..

M. M. M. Grimsby (Wellington Street).

The January meeting of the Men's Fellowship was addressed by the Rev. 3. A. C. Copson (Wesleyan), who dealt with the debt owed by the community to the Church. His forceful utterance made a deep impression. Mr. J. Carr presided. On this occasion, instead of the usual light refreshments, a hot supper was served by ladies of the church, and well deserved the thanlcs voiced by Mr. W. H. Warr and Mr. W. Boyers.

Hardepool. On January 20th the Men's Fellowship

provided a tea for 120 children of unem-ployed members. On leaving each child was presented with a bag of fruit and a new penny. In the evening the usual meeting of the Fellowship was held, when Mr. T. R. Bell spoke on " Science as an Aid to Industry." Musical Items were given, and refreshments were served. There is now a membership of 160, and the roll is increasing every week.

Leeds Ninth (Rothwell). This Men's Meeting has had a dis-

tinguished speaker in Mr. W. Lunn, M.P., who is an old scholar of the Sun-dajr-school. Mr. Lunn, who holds the position in the Government of Under Secretary for the Dominions, and is also vice-chairman of the Empire Marketing Board, spoke in an illuminating way of the work of the Board. The Men's Meet-ing is making progress and maintaining its reputation as " the men's bright three-hours."

Reading (Friar Street). At recent meetings of the League of

, Comradeship the Rev. Walter Bradshaw introduced the subject of " Prison Re-form," which elicited an excellent discus-sion as to whether prisoners should be treated as criminals deserving punish-ment or as patients whose evil tendencies might be mitigated, it not cured; by treat-ment; and the Rev. T. Martin (Wesleyan) won high appreciation by an address on " Reactions of, the Mind."

ORGAN RE-OPENING. .

Our church at Clayton-le-Moors, Black-burn 3rd Circuit, has had to meet the challenge of a crisis and has done so in a magnificent way. Experts warned the officials that the organ needed repair and might break down at any moment, and the required outlay was nearly £150. Most of our people ere out of work through the cotton depression but with great faith and daring it was decided to have the work done. The organ was re-opened on Saturday, January 24th, by a former choirmaster. Mr. G. T. Dunkley, of Ac-crington. The Rev. T. Morris conducted the service and presided at a concert in the school later in the evening. At the same service a silver flower vase was pre-sented by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of Accring-ton. On Sunday the preacher was Coun. J. E. Perry, of Highley; a former mem, bet. In the afternoon an organ recital, with vocal items, was given by the organist of Blackburn United Methodist Church, and four of his pupils. The Rev. T. Morris presided and announced that nearly £50 had been given or promised by the trustees and members. The members have given to the point of sacrifice and they would be greatly encouraged by practical remembrance of former scholars.

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CLACTON-ON-SEA EVANGELISM. The past month has witnessed a defi-

nite revisal effort at three of the sin churches on the Clacton-on-Sea Circuit, with most encouraging results. An eight days' mission was conducted at the Clan- tan Church by Gipsy John Hawkins, of the Evangelisation Society, when large congregations were attracted, and the Young People's Rally on the final Sunday afternoon was an inspiring time. With • marked absence of anything bordering or. the sensational, Mr. Hawkins made a great impression by his sane and power- ful appeals. A number of fine, young people have definitely consecrated them-selves to Christ and the Church, and the whole church has been blessed. The choir splendidly supported. At Lower Kirby the Rev. R. Stanley Bradbrook conducted a ten days' mission. Mr. Bradbrook not not only preaches the gospel effectively, but sings it with equal effect, and marked impressions were made. Agair young people were won and steps have been taken to conserve these for the church. At Kirby Cross a most successful eight days' mission was conducted by the Rev. Norm. G. Loveland. Those helped or converted in his previous mission more than ten years ago were foremost in Working for the SUCCESS of this. Mr. Loveland powerfully and earnestly pre-sents the clear gospel message, both in speech and song. In the latter he Is ably seconded by his wife. An entire pro-gramme of negro spirituals won the heart of a large audience. A number of definite Conversions and consecrations were per-sonally witnessed, and the whole church has been revived.

LAY PREACHER HONOURED. Mr. G. H. Griffiths, of Langley,

Birmingham, has been presented with a gold wlitch, suitably inscribed, together with an album containing the names of the contributors, in recognition of his completion of fifty years as a Primitive Methodist local preacher. In 1881, whilst still in his 'teens, Mr. Griffiths became an acknowledged local preacher at Cwm, Herefordshire, where hls talents became widely known and his services were in great demand. At the age of 20 he went to York, and received training for special evangelistic work. He subsequently re-sided in turn at various towns in the West Riding and In Lincolnshire; he was ten years resident in Gainsborough. Later he pursued mission work in Leicester, then in the Oldbury Circuit and in the Blackheath and Langley Circuit, very successfully. He then settled in business

Langley, and ever since has been actively connected with C. Edward-street Church, holding every office open to a Lyman, Last April he was decisively elected on the Oldbury Urban District Council. The presentation was made at a gathering in honour of his birthday by Mr. B. S. Winwood, a close companion of his mission work. Mr. Owen Hall pre-sided, and speeches were made by several officials of the church and the circuit Minister, Rev, T. A. Kelley.

BRIGHTON SCOUTS' "GOOD TURN."

For seven successive years the Scoutr and Cubs of the 14th Brighton Group have given a New Year's Tea and Enter-tainment to the aged poor of the town, and it is among the most appreciated of the charitable gestures which the old and needy enjoy at this time of the year. The bright and happy faces of those who sat down to the tea—the good things of which had been prepared by the boys' parents and friends, were eloquent repayment for this "good turn." The whole of the funds for the gathering were laised by carol singing. The guests were received by the Rev. W. H. Holtby (chaplain) and Mrs. lioltby. The room and tables were brightly decorated; the boys were to the fore as waiters (and they did not break a thing). After tea the old folks joined in community singing and were enter-tained by the boys and a group of friends. Sweets ;aid fruit were handcd around, and on ?eating, the ladies were given a quar-ter of a pound of tea, and the men h all miner of tobacco. All linked up for "Auld Lens Syne" and a verse of "Abide with me," which was very feelingly sung. Several of the guests mid it was among the happiest evenings of thek lives.

THE CHAPEL ACROSS THE ROAD.

Ste,—After reading Mr. Samuel Hor-ton's article on "Some Methodist Union Problems" in your issue of January 15th; I read this in Stanley Jones's latest book, The Christ of Every Road: . . . The undertone of group selfishness, with Its consequent clash, is still with us. It Is laying its paralysing hand on the religious situation to-day. The next step in the Christianising of so-called Christian lands is the closing of competing churches and uniting in the spirit of Pentecost. I saw on opposite street corners of a small town in the United States three church. — a Methodist Episcopal, a Methodist Pro-testant, and a Methodist Episcopal-South. Denominationalism would keep open all three—Christianity would close two—any two.

"The Churches that deliberately take the attitude of separation, or only grudg-

ingly give way to the pressure for unity, forfeit their right to leadership in a world where today world tendencies are to- wards unity. In saving themselves they lose themselves."

Yours, etc., • Was. JONES.

Halesowen.

THE ABANDONED SERVICE. SIR,-1 sincerely regret that my action

in abandoning a Sunday evening service some few weeks ago should have MICA-

sioned so much controversy. The letter of your Waterhouses correspondent, how-ever, calls for some comment.

First of all, he says that my letter in a previous issue makes the case no better, " when it Is remembered," he adds, " that several villages in this country are in the precise predicament of Ludworth." Is his reference, which follows imme-diately, to a week-evening service, when two men, one woman and thirteen boys were present, a fair comparison with the service in question? I do not think so. I have attended week-night services in con-nection with a church whose membership approaches 180, when the attendance has been no larger than that referred to by your correspondent But one adult at a Sunday evening service is quite another consideration. During my thirteen years' experience as a Methodist preacher, dur-ing which time I have conducted scores of services, I have not met a situation nearly to desperate.

1 am not seeking merely to justify my own action. I simply plead for a more unbiassed view of the situation. May I be allowed to say, in conclusion, that I am a Methodist enthusiast. If my sym-pathies are divided, they are certainly generous in the direction of the smaller societies. Had I been a preacher guilty of persistent neglect I should certainly have merited chastisement My record, however, both as a circuit man and as a helper in other details, so far as attend-ance is concerned, will bear strict In-vestigation.—Yours, etc.,

J. B. HENDERSON. Thornley.

SIR,—This discussion has been as gratifying as the original Incident was painful, each writer revealing such recog-nition of the importance of church work as encourages confidence that it is being pursued conscientiously, with earnest en-deavour to advance the Kingdom of Heaven upon earth. The case of both preacher and official has been considered, but I cannot be drawn into presuming judgment upon either. We probably under-estimate the labour and sacrifice of preachers in preparing for and attend-ing their appointments, and equally also the tic of officials in being in their place for every service, often under none too inspiring conditions, after the week's monotony and strain. Each must answer his own conscience for details of his work, which should involve official equally with preacher, in providing against neglect by

absence, and I hope the correspondence has deepened the sense of responsibility. The hint as to adaptation to any shwa. lion, even to conversational instead of preaching style where the nature of audience requires, is good, and preferable to an infliction of the full service. The need for labour In building the moral. ethical and spiritual side of modern life Is deep and urgent, and we should avoid whatever might break even a bruised reed, or quench a smoking flax. but rather everywhere endeavour to stimu-late those things which are holy and high. —Yours, etc.,

E. MAIMIAIL Northallerton. (This correspondence is now dosed.)

M.P.'S CALL TO LAY PREACHERS.

SIR,—W111 you grant me the hospitality of vote- columns to say that the letter, "Parliamentary Lay Preachers and To- day's Need," to which you recently re-ferred in your paper, has been duly circu-lated to the lay preachers of the Free Churches throughout the country, and has brought an immediate and great response?

A group of those interested have already , met and considered the next step to be taken. We have arranged to have the first meeting for the London area at the Central Hall, Westminster, on Wednes-day, the 11th Inst., at 7.30 p.m. 16 is expected that a large number of lay preachers and other church workers will , attend this gathering. Every lay preacher , who can attend should not fail to be pre- • sent.

A great opportunity has come to us as lay preachers to bear a witness deeper than party and wider than section to the real way of appro.!' to the settlement of our national and world-wide problems. The demand for meetings throughout the country Is great, and the necessary arrangements are being made to meet all requests. We shall be glad if those Dio-Wets which have not yet replied will do so as early as possible, in order that the " plan " may be completed.—Yours, etc.,

R. J. Russet, House of Commons.

CHURCH FINANCE. SIR,-1 was Interested to read in last

week's issue of the Lemma an account of the visit paid by the vicar of Tipton to our church at Melton Mowbray. The par. pose of the visit was to outline how money could be raised for Church pur-poses on Scriptural lines, as opposed to the holding of bazaars, theatrical perform-ances, whist drives and dances, etc. I suppose it is out of the question to ask or to mpoct the vicar of Tipton to visit the various churches throughout our de. nomination, but I, personally, should like to thank him through you, and ask that, if possible, his proposed scheme should be given publicity through the medium of the Lessen. There is today a growing con-sensus of opinion, amongst both ministers and laymen, strongly in favour of the Christian way of meeting our financial obligations, namely systematic giving. Church trustees and leaders, faced with financial burdens. many times take the line of least resistance and condone the holding of functions on our school and church premises which are altogether alien from, and outside the scope of, our duties as leaders and teachers of the young people entrusted to our care. . . .

I have no doubt that many today wish to see our churches and schools better attended and more efficiently staffed, but I don't think we shall achieve them re-sults through amateur operatic societies' efforts, well intentioned as these efforts may be; their influence as a medium for winning souls Is nil. I enclose my name and address, and ask for the opinion of your readers.—Yours, etc.,

" YORKSIIIREMAN.,"

TABLET UNVEILING. A special service was held at Ebenezer

Church, Halifax, on January 25th, at which a tablet, given by the church, was unveiled to the memory of the donor of New Ebenezer Church, the late Mr. J. Standeven, The service had been aptly called "a service of appreciation." The Rev. Arthur Wood preached an irnprea sive sermon on "The Art of Appreciation." A number of the late Mr. Standeven'e family were present. In the course of his memos Mr. Wood said that they were rejoicing together that God put it Into the heart of Mr. Standeven to build that church to the glory of God and in memory of his mother. That was a great act of appreciation of what the old church had been to his mother, himself, and others. That service and the tablet was an expres- sion of the heartfelt appreciation of the members of the church. He could assure the members of Mr. Standeven's family that the new house•of prayer meant more than could be estimated to the members and adherents of the church. They would net fail to realm the beauty and harmony of New Ebenezer, and they wished to per-petuate the memory of the giver of to munificent and timely a gift. Mrs. J. Brearley unveiled the tablet, the unveiling being followed by a brief address by Mr. J. Brearley, who has been closely associ-ated with the building of the new church from the first. During the service the chpir ably rendered the anthem, " 0 Saviour Friend." The singing of the late Mr. Standeven's favourite hymns added both interest and impressiveness to a ser-vice which will be long remembered.

MISSIONARY DISPLAY. A display of living pictures represent.

leg different aspects of missionary work was given on Saturday night at East Ham. The whole programme was arranged by Mr. H. Walter •Pinhorn, who had trained a band of young people to de-pict certain phases of evangelistic work. By this means we saw our Church at work in the Horne field. The training of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide was beautifully portrayed. The valuable work of the Sister of the People and her visits to the homes of the poor; glimpses of the foreign field; David Livingstone, the pioneer of modern missionary work, in Africa. All the pictures were connected by appropriate readings by Mr. Len Pin-horn. While he read the young people stood on a platform as living models, suitable hymns being sung as accompani-ments. Mrs. Felgate and Mr. A. L. Pearson served splendidly as soloists, and Mr. H. A. Heghes AS chairman. As a result, both the financial and the educa-tional side of the Women's Auxiliary work will considerably benefit.

The World Dominion Press reprint in pamphlet form The Life of a Non-Pro- fessional Missionary, by J. W. Lindsay (id), and The Need for Non-Professional Missionaries, by K. 'G. Grubb (3d.), from the pages of World Dominion. They are worth the perusal of those concerned for the missionary enterprl..

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words, and must reach this office by Monday if insertion is desired the sans week. They must be written on one side of the paper only. AU reasonable latitude is clawed for individual opinion, but personalities must be strictly avoided, and the Editor reserves the right to abbreviate en to withhold publication if he sees fit. No letters will be printed which are not accompanied by the writer's name and address.

FEBRUARY 5, 1931. THE METHODIST LEADER. 09

MARGARET HARWOOD'S COLUMN. ;

I want to put first this week an urgent request from M. H. She is anxious to find, to use for a church effort, some-thing called either " The Blind Pedlar " or " The Pedlar's Dream." I say " something " because I don't know whether this is a play or a sort of musi-cal sketch. I shall be most grateful, and so will M. H., to any reader who knows anything about this, and will send me the information.

M. H. tells me of a sacred play they have given at their church. It was a great success, and I shall be glad to pass on information about it. It would be especially suitable for use about Christ-mas.

F. F. says : " I would like to thank you for the help given week by week in your column in the LEADER; your words have helped me many a time. I often sit and read your column in the midst of a morning's work, 'and it is to me' a tonic."

I am delighted to get that letter. I am interested in women and all that concerns them. I know what it is to do a hard morning's housework, and I hope F. F. will often sit down for five minutes in the midst of her toil, and find a tonic in her reading.

And now for another letter that has pleased me more than I can tell. Perhaps I had better not give my correspondent's initials, although she doesn't ask me not to do so. This is what she says (she has told me before that she has a son who does not hold exactly the same religious views as his father): " On Thursday evening last my boy and his father were discussing some Biblical problem, and the discussion became an argument. I was not taking any part, but was reading the LEAD., and while they argued I read your answer to M. N. (in the LEADER dated January 15th). I asked them to be quiet and listen whilst I read it to them. When I had finished the argu-ment was forgotten, and I been that they both want to bed with only loving thoughts towards each other, instead of;

■ellghtly ruffled feelings. So please accept' My 'Thank you ' once again."

1 don't know that anything that has. .me to me through this column has; pleased me more than, that. My reply to M. N. was about children being able to he honest with their parents when they differ from them in religious opinion.' Here is a father who is to be congratu-feted because his son will argue with him. There are no many who will not. They know that " Dad would get his hair off." on they keep quiet; or they think that dad's mind is of the cast-iron description and it is useless to talk. Encourage your children to talk to you about, anything and everything. They are sure to say. some silly things; no did you. When eel were adolescent, had we the judgment and the wisdom of Solomon, and the patience of Job? Of course we hadn't,' but anybody would think we had to hear us talk sometime.

The great thing is to have your chit dren's confidence. The only may to get that'is to deal seriously and honestly with their questions from the time when they begin to ask them. Encourage them to have opinions of their own—not simply to be a reflection of you. If you make then feel that their opinions displease you, and you don't want to hear them, then you are yourself building a wait be-tween yourself and your child, that no prayer and no agony will break down in the future. Remember that Christianity is " simply following Thee." If you are ,

satisfied that your child is trying to do that, what else matters?

You may disagree about whether cer-tain Biblical characters are historical or mythical. One of you may be like the dear old lady who said she would believe " Jonah swallowed the whale if the Bible said so." The other may be less credu-lous. What does it matter? Not two pins. One of you may believe that Gad made the world through the process of evolution; the other that He made it in quite another way. Well, never mind; agree to differ. The point is, He did make it, and we are here to do our best, in it.

Imagine two people standing outside a house and quarrelling violently because

one desires to go in by the front door and the other by the back. It's funny, of course, but there is a tragic side to it. they may Mime one another no seriously that both will be unable to get in at all. For God's sake, let on take care that our absurd squabbles about things that don't matter do not keep on out of the King-dom of God. Let on allow one another absolute freedom of speech about religion. It will sharpen our intellects and broaden our minds, and, above all, let an extend this toleration to our children, that they may be able to speak to us, and to say whatever is in their minds without fear of offending us.

R. S. says: " I hope you will forgive me for troubling you. I feel I must thank you for your helpful writings; they are a God-sent message to many a weary, troubled heart. Only God knows the help and comfort that they bring to those who read them week by week."

It's like somebody sending me a de-lightful present and saying, " Forgive me for troubling you." I am very grateful to R. S. for his appreciation, and here are some cheering lines he sends:—

It pays to wear a smiling face And laugh our troubles down,

For all our little trials wait, Our laughter or one frown.

Beneath the magic of a smile Our doubts will fade away,

As melts the frost in early Spring Beneath the sunny ray.

Talking of little troubles reminds me of M. 0.'s letter. How I did laugh at it I During some of the recent cold weather, when snow was on the ground, she had to have the sweep, and his brush got stuck in the chimney. The mixture of snow and soot that resulted was, to say the least, trying, and M. 0. didn't have a cheerful time.

Tragedy never comes to some people, but the pin-pricks come to all of us, and the way we endure those pin-pricks is a test of what we are. I am quite sure that a sense of humour is one of God's great-est gifts, and we should cultivate it. It is the strongest armour against pin-pricks that I know, and how ever I should get on without it 1 really do not know. If you don't do it naturally, try to culti-vate the habit of seeing the funny side of all the little irritating happenings of every-day life, and you will be turning them into a tonic, if you can manage to do that.

C. H. T. says, "I have read your column for a long time, and always find help and cheer, but I want to thank you, especially, for the help, comfort, and inspiration I have found at those times when I have been particularly in need."

I ate very pleased to get this letter, but I want you, when you are in special need, to write to me by post, then I can fit my message to your need.

C. H. T. wants our old friend, " The Silver Plated Teapot." I know that some of you will send me copies. I haven't one left, and shall be glad to get one as soon as possible. Don't all think "some-body else will send one," or else C. H. T. will be left without.

Here is good news for you. I have two new efforts, and both are good. One, called a Wireless Evening (not the .me as another effort of that name), and the other a Magazine Evening. The latter requires some brain work, no don't send unless you are prepared to do it; and will you plea. all ADDRESS your MAIMED ONVELOPES. I haven't yet come are, anybody whose handwriting is quite as had as my own, but some of you can nearly equal me; and if I can't make out the signature on your letter, I don't know what to put on the address. I am sure some of you must be amazed to see the names on your envelopes.

Send your stamped, ADDRESSED enve-loped to Margaret Harwood, c/o The Editor," Methodist Leader," 17, Farring-don-street, London. E.C.4.

West Anelland.—The monthly meeting was held at Tindale-crescent on Wednes-day, with Mrs. Hunter as president. The letter was read by Miss Sowerby, and a solo rendered by Mrs. Clark. An ins*. ing address on "Christina Forsythe" was given by Mr. Moore. Collection, £1 es. 9d.

Sunday School Lesson. Winning a Kingdom.

(3) Among the Crowd. Feb. 15,

Luke 9: 10.17 (ane John On 14, 15, 66-64

By Rev. W. E. Ferndale. Jesus Leaves the Territory of Antipas.

It is important to connect the account of the miraculous feeding with the references to Herod Antipas which precedes the story in the Gospels. Matthew 14 tells, for example, of the beheading of John the Baptist, the burial of his body by the Baptist's disciples, and then their immediate recourse to Christ. " They went and told Jesus." At this very juncture, news reached Herod of the doings of Jesus and of the stir made by Christ's disciples on a mission tour. The king's, guilty conscience made him fear. Could this be the Baptist risen from the

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dead? He was alarmed and made vari-ous eels to see- him. (Luke 9: 5). Ultimately, it seems, Antipas was pre-pared to seek the murder of Jesus. (Luke 13: 31). Galilee, over which Antipas ruled, was, therefore, unsafe for the Master. Hood's capital, Tiberias, was only ten mil. from Capernaum, the headquarters of Jesus, and at any moment the ldng's emissaries might bring about his downfall. It was the purpose of Jesus to follow up his Galilean ministry by a great appeal to Jerusalem, and it would not, therefore, suit his pious if he were to be arrested or assassinated in Galilee. Thus, the end of his Galilean work was in sight. He must withdraw from the territory of Antipas. The return of the twelve apostles from their tour and their need of rest furnished another teason for withdrawal at this precise juncture.

Four Thousand Men Follow Jesus. Jesus cros.d the lake in a boat, and pro-ceeded to a desert place (Marl: 6: 12) near Bethmida Julies (Luke 9: 10) at the north end of the lake. Scarcely had he sailed away from Capernaum than 5,000 men imediately set out on foot towards Bothsaida and met him on his landing,. If Jesus had only gone away for a day's holiday, why should they have under-Wren such a journey and with such urgency? But if they had learnt he was meditating the dose of his Galilean ministry, then it can readily be under-stood why this multitude of men would eagerly pursue Him. They clung 6, Christ as their leader. Without Hun they would be destitute. Hence the Master, when he saw them on the shore, was moved with compassion because they were as sheep not having a shepherd. (Mark 6: 84).

The Meal That Was More Than a Miracle. The feeding of the 5,000 is narrated by every one of the four Gospels, and there seems no genuine reason to doubt that each writer represents it as a miracle. Yet its setting (as shown by its relation to preceding events) and its sequel (as given in John's Gospel) give to the miracle a symbolic significance.' Crowds confront Jesus in all their die need, and He kamws far better than they do. Where their greatest need lie., 11

they are physically hungry, much more are they spiritually famished. He alone can satisfy the deepest cravings of their soul. They shall see Him exercise Hie power to meet compietely the demands of physical hunger. By this they may be led to recognise in Hian the giver of spiritual nourishment and know Him as the Bread of Life.

Revolutionaries Misunderstand the Master. The 5,000 men, however, as they partook of ttie wondrous meal, saw in it no spiritual meaning. They were politicians, tired of Herod, eager for rebellion. Jesus must be their leader and they would pm Him on the throne, for the miracle had confirmed them in their belief that Jesus was the destined Messiah. In ail this, no doubt, the apostles were willing supporters. Jest., therefore, had to hurry them away (Mark 6: 45) and disengage Himself from the crowd, who showed signs of using force to compel. Him to be their king (John 6: 15). How easily worldly aims and methods hide from men that spiritual kingdom which Christ is desirous of dis-closing.

The Crowds Depart. After a night's prayer, Jesus decides to take the risk of returning awhile to Capernaum. There he gave his own version of the meaning of the miracle, whereupon He at once lost many who had counted themselves up to that day to be His disciples. But Jesus was anxious for quality rather than quantity, and so, though sad at the sight of the wholesale deiced., was content to wait until a deeper work in their mind and heart should bring back to his side tisane who now petulantly flung them. selves away.

Apostolic Fidelity. Though their see morale may well have been shaken by witnessing the desertion of Christ by the multitudes, ye the twelve remain sted-fast in their adherence to the Masts, The secret is found in John 6: 68. They had faced the alternatives to Christ and could find nowhere else satisfaction, " To whom shall we go? Thou bast the words of eternal life." Men to-day leave Christ and his Church and take up with strange fads and nostrums, but the true follower of the Master, when he has analysed the alternatives to the religion of the Lord, will still declare that he finds no sustitu. for Christ's own word, and ways.

London (Kennington).—Three hundred cripples were entertained to tea at King's Own Mission on Saturday last, in corm.- tion with the work of Miss Harland. The Mayor gave an address at the tea table, and after tea a very enjoyable evening was spent.

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In Memoriam. Mr. J. W. Read.

Bulwell Church, Nottingham Fifth Circuit, has sustained a great loss in the passing on January 10th of Mr. J. W. Read, Its senior local preacner. For forty years Mr. Read had been a commanding figure in the church's life. In addition to his pulpit work, which was of a high order, he had served efficiently as circuit steward, trustee, class leader and Sunday-school teacher. The impress of his per-sonality is seen on many of our younger officials to-day. Asa preacher, Mr. Read had a reputation far beyond Nottingharn, and scores of p.ple have been led to the Saviour by his ministry. In his own church and town he was greatly esteemed. His sterling honesty and winsome spirit endeared him to many. His closing years were shadowed by deep aMiction, but he bore his cross with noble courage and un-shaken faith. At his funeral there were widespreaci manifestations of regard. We left his body in the grave, but his soul goes Marching Oil. Mr. Edward Cross.

Norbiton Church has lost one of Its oldest and most respected members in the

passing of Mr. Edward Cross, in his 79th year. Coming to Norbiton many years ago, Mr. Cross became associated with our church at Victoria-road, and there has followed fifty years of unbroken and devoted service, which has meant much to our church. Of strong and indepen-dent character, his gifts took him Into positions of trust and leadership, and in a church rich in good men he held a fore-most place. He was a class leader, trustee, church treasurer, vice-president of the Sunday-school, and for two periods he served as circuit steward. He was also well known as a regular attendant at Dis-trict Committee, and on several occasions was a delegate to Synod, once being elected to Conference. Mrs. Cross, who predeceased him, was his active partner in all these works, and we revere the memory of these good folk. A represen-tative congregation gathered for the funeral service on January 28th, which was conducted by the Rev. J. S. B. Phippen, assisted by the Rev. W. Picker-ing.

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of DARE YOU BROADCAST?

Once upon a time, in a city called Lon-don, there was a certain broadcasting company's house from which were sent out every day wirelese waves to millions of listener.. It was indeed a marvellous place from which these waves came. All sorts 'Of 'studios were to be foUnd there; big ones where great orchestras and mili-tary bands made music for the entertain-ment .of, their great unseen audiences; some rather smaller, in which concert parties sang and played; and some quite small, from which learned and tither people talked of every subject under the sun.

In _this broadcasting house all things worked together with wondrous smooth-ness. The announcers announced the various items and read out the news bulletins with voices that made young ladies who had never seen them fall in love with them. And in the control room there were watchful people who regulated the volume of sound so that no one should he suddenly startled or deafened by a great noise as he sat listening by his fire-side. There were also switchboards which only expert persons could understand and manage, but which most boys would have given a very great deal to play with.

Into the various studios came a variety of folk, some to talk, some to sing, some to play. Of these, many were full of confidence that they could tell the world all about it. But others came in fear ant trembling; for the quieiness of the whole place, and the sight of the microphone, scared these more than any audience had ever done. All, as they came, were con-stantly reminded by a notice that "When the red light is on, the world can hear you." To cough or sneeze, or to rustle one's paper or music, were all little offences that everyone strove to avoid.

Sometimes when the announcers had said their say, and had duly switched off, so that the red light no longer shone, and the world could no longer hear, they would have a bit of banter among thernselves, or tell one another mossels of their private history, or become very confidential. But the great world knew nothing of all this, because these announcers saw to it that the red light was out.

At last, however, there came a day when two of them who were very friendly indeed, after switching off the red light, began to talk secrets. They said things to one another that they would not have said to their own wives. They said them in a Way that was not quite as charming to listen to as the may in which they spoke to the world. And they used son.e words which the loud-speakers of listeners had never spoken before. And, for a minute or two of this conversation, neither of them knew That the switch was out of order, nor that, although the red light. no longer shone, the work] could still hear them I And all the world won-dered, and a few wise ones thought it was a new sort of surprise item I

Then the can in the control room began to realise that something was wrong, and he managed to do what the switch did not do—he cut them off from the world. After which he came rushing round to the studio, half-alarmed and half-amused, to find the two announcers still talking secrets. I can't tell you what ho said to them, or what they felt like when they knew what had happened. You must. guess all that for yourselves.

Well, boys and girls, that's only a legend. I don't think it ever has hap-pened, and 1 rather fancy it couldn't happen. But something like it MAY happen to an all some day if wp are to believe a certain text, "For nothing is secret that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid that shall not be known and come abroad." So mind what you .y—and do I

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By FRANK M. KELLEY.

The fact that Jesus died in his early thirties, when he was still In love with fife, and the imminent prospect of death could cause a momentary shrinking, quickens the realisation that Jesus was a young man. It is well that we should be reminded of this because It is not a thought that springs spontaneousfy into consciousness. The Gospels do not lay stress on the age of Jesus. No one com-ments on his youthfulness, and there seems never to have been any attempt to discredit him and his teaching on the ground of his inexperience. In all proba-bility he looked older than he was,

It is not to be expected that he could possess from an early age the conscious-ness of special vocation, and during a number of years carry the .res of the carpenter's shop and the Nazareth home, and then pass through a period of intense mental and spiritual conflict, without all these things leaving their mark upon his physical form and facial features. Through these responsibilities, and in his quiet and continuous communion with God, Jesus, whilst still a young man, came to the full stature of manhood. But in his maturity he retained, and gave full expression to, the characteristic. of youth at its best. In doing so he has shown—

Appleby.—A spedal .Hart was held in the school, when, after a tea provided by the ladies, the Wilvterton Choir, with Miss Holmes, A.L.C.M., as the organist, rendered all excellent programme. Mr. J. R. Mundy presided, the proceeds being for the trust fund.

Bath.—Westgate Buildings. Church, Bath, received a visit from Mr. W. Bram-well Hill (Swindon) on Sunday, who preached morning and evening to good congregations. At the close of the evening service Mr. C. H. Hacker, a former Mayor of the city, expressed thanks on behalf of the church and congregation. The Bath congregation has- a number of interesting Wiltshire associations, includ-ing Mr. H. E. Hunt, who was born at historic Avebury, and Mr. Hacker also has connections with Wiltshire.

Bishop Auekland.—The annual " At-Homes " have recently been held at the Central Church. The hosts and hostesses were Rev. J. 13. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hall, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson, J.P. (Presbyterians). Chair-men. Messrs. J. G. Raine, J. D. Rown-tree (Society of Friends), and T. Atkin-son (Chester-le-Street). Musical pro-grammes were provided by Mr. H. Curtis' Aeolian Party, Mr. R. W, Laverick's Aclet Party, and the Central Choir (cons doctor, Mr. J. Mather; accompanist, Mr. R. Curtis. Supper was provided by the ladies, with Mrs. F. Spoor as convener. Attendances were good, and the total re-ceipts nearly DAL

B aaaaa month First.—The Rev. W. J. Ward conducted most successful Anniver-sary services on Sunday at Hannington-road Church. Mrs. W. J. Ward also gave an inspiring address at the Monday after-noon gathering. Afteia well-attended tea, a meeting was beld, presided over by Coon. W. Jones. Dwing the evening a well-laden Gift Tree was unloaded by Mrs. A. H. Abbott and Mrs. Park. Very satisfactory reports were' presented by Messrs. R. Marsden H. Blackburn, and A W. Hall. Mn-. D.' 0. Jenkins served well as soloist. A well-attended supper was held at the close. Financial proceeds over £30.

Bury St. Edmonds,—The annual Men's Effort for Trust Fundy was held on Thurs-day. Tea was provided by the men, under the leadership of Messrs. . Ford arid 'carrell. A concert followed, arranged by Messrs. J. Pike and F. Daniels. Rev. John Norton counted the "catch" which the "Fishermen" had caught in their net for the occasion. Total proceeds, £12 10s.

Chatham.—The annual meeting of the Medway Towns' Temperance Federation was held in the Schoolroom on. Friday, February 22rd. The Rev. W. H. Lawson (president) was in the chair, and a splen-did address was given by Mr. W. T. Davis (Wesleyan). Min- A. Hoot rendered two

as some of his followers, such as Paul, Jahn Wesley; John Clifford, discovered—that the dew of morning may abide till evening in the realm of the spirit.

Jesus had youth's CAPACITY FOR CREATIVE Arrnetrv. Abounding vitality gave him the energy for enterprise and adventure, and a fresh way of looking at everything helped hint to see the nature of men's real need. Faith in the possibility of beneficial changes and the corning of good increased his natural hopefulness and buoyancy, and gave a resilience of spirit that enabled him to recover his balance and poise after disappointment and defeat. Criticism of existing conditions was in-evitable, but it was always appreciative of the good in tradition and in custom, and always constructive in its intent and effect- Jesus worked for the coming ol the Kingdom of God.

Jesus is, too, the supreme illustration of youth's CAPACITY FOR COMPLETE SELF-ABANDONMENT to a greet cause. Without reserve, he surrendered himself to what he believed to be God's will for him. At an early age personal ambitions were absorbed in his boyhood's dedication to his Father's bush... There was, how-ever, no blind obedience. At each stage of his development Jesus sttuggled-sometimes in mental and spiritual agony— to know the right thing to do. And from this habit, and his. own purity of life, came clear discernment of the ways in which the Kingdom comes. Neither opposition nor protective friendliness could turn Him from the inevitable Cross.

solos. A good company gathered for the occasion.

Chatham.—An ''At-Home" was held one Wednesday in the Magpie Hail-road Church. The Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Law-son acted as host and hostess. A splendid programme of music and monologues was rendered by talented artistes. The Ladies' Aid Society provided a fine supper. The proceeds were devoted to the formation of a Bazaar Fund.

Colas. — Two outstanding musical efforts have been held at Stripton-road Church. The first was a ballad concert on the Saturday, given by a number of talented artistes. The second was the choir festival on the Sunday. The Rev. S. K. Chesworth conducted the morning service. In the afternoon, Sir iEdward

King Olaf " was rendered by the choir, assisted by Mi. Elena Deniekli, Mr. Erne. Hargraves and Mr Harry. Gill as the principals. Mr. A. Wilson conducted and Mr. W. N. Petty presided at the °rt.n. In the evening the principal artistes and choir provided a splendid musical programme. The singing of the choir and the principals was a musical treat.

Colnbrook and Cherlsey.—The She. perton Women's Bright Hour held their anniversary on Sunday. The services were conducted by Mrs. J. Bowles (wife of Rev. J. Bowles), who gave most help-ful addresses morning and evening. On Tuesday Mrs. Lock addressed the !nett-ing in the afternoon. The speakers in the evening were Pastor F. C. Winters, Mrs. and Miss Lock. The services were a great spiritual uplift. Mrs. Lawrence was the soloist.

Colnbrook.—The Women's Own held their anniversary on Sunday, when they were well served by Mrs. J. Bowles as preacher. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Tarvis and Miss M. Readings, accom-panied by Miss E. A. Roberts and Mrs. T H. Rayner. On 'Fuesday, under the presidency of the Rev. J. Bowles, sup-ported by Rev. A. H. Richards (Congre-gational) the members of the Women's Own gave a fine rendering of a service of song, "A Bruised Reed." Connective readings by Mrs. Bowles.

DeelkIng.—The Band of Hope at Rudham is a very much alive institution, and on January 25th and 26th we had a visit from Mr. A. Ga.oigne (Norwich). He gave excellent sermons on the Sunday, and on Monday gave a lecture to the children on ',Eating and Drinking." These lectures are for the purpose of in-structing children on the danger of alcohol, papers are written and certifi, cases given. Immediately following his address to the children, Mr. Gascoigne gave a most eloquent lecture to adults on " Guard Your. Race." Mr, R, Powell,

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J.P., presided, supported by Rev. A. E. Rose, who expressed thanks to the spisker and chairman. After the lecture specimens of work by the boys and girls were shown; good work with the pencil and fine work with the needle, for which prizes were given. A coffee supper was provided.

Downham.—A branch of the Children's League of Nations has recently been formed, and a concert was held on Wed-nesday. The children had been trained by Miss Kemish and her helpers. The programme included a well-rendered pageant entitled "The Coming of Peace." Miss L. H. Smith, B.A., gave an interest-ing and informing address. Councillor W. H. Rowe occupied the chair. The Rev. G. R. Brake also spoke. Financial result highly .tisfactory.

Drillield.—A seven days' mission has just been concluded In the George-street Church. All the sets., were conducted by the deceit ministers. They have been well attended, and a gracious spirit has prevailed. They have materially contri-buted to the creation of a richer spiritual life in the church, and have not been without definite decisions for Christ. They were brought to a close by a special ladies' week-end, when the pulpit was occupied on the Sunday by Mrs. Capple-man (Bridling.) whose ministry was much appreciated. The ladies' choir, with Mrs. Hall et the organ, rendered the song service, " A Seed of Kindness," the connective readings being given by Mrs. IE. Smithson. A well attended social gathering was also held in the schoolroom on the Monday evening, over which Mrs. Welbourne presided.

Dunsiable.—Tite annual Basket Supper, held at Dunstable on Thursday, proved a great success. Twenty baslcets, contain-ing suppers for small parties, had been provided by a number of donors, and these were disposed of to the highest bid-der by Mr. C. A. Alicorn, auctioneer. At 7.30 the people gathered under the presi-dency of Mrs. P. Lockhart, in the absence of the Mayor (Alderman G. W. Sirn-monds). Instrumental and vocal music was discoursed to an appreciative audi-ence, including friends from other churches. At the close of the sale and before the supper, to which many sat, it was announced by Mr. F. Pickering, who with Mrs. Pickering introduced this supper many years ago. that the amount raised was about E28. This amount was made possible by the very generous bids, elicited by an excellent salesman, and by the return of several baskets for a second auction. A comprehensive vote of thanks by the Rev. T. H. Berryman brought a successful evening to a close.

Faringdon.—The Women's Own, for their Anniversary services, were favoured by a visit from Mrs. T. Bates, of Malmes-bury, who gave two inspiring sermons. Mrs. E. Bailey, of Swindon, rendered two excellent solos. On Monday afternoon a meeting was held, presided over by Mrs. W. W. Watts, Mrs. Bates giving the address.

Maidatone.—The Sisterhood Anniver-sary services were held on Sunday, when sermons were preached by Miss Rogers (Wesleyan). The soloist at the evening service was Miss Doris Leadbeater, L.R.A.M. On the following Thursday, Miss Doris Leadbeater, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., g we a reeital. The Rev. F. Day opened the proceedings, and Mrs. Ikaufoy occupied the chair. The recitals, songs and monologues rendered by Miss Doris Leadbeater were greatly appreci-ated. The pianoforte solos by Miss Ed-wards were also encored. Mr. J. D. Ash-worth and the Rev. F. Day returned thanks for the church.

Manchester Fourth. — The Hartley College Students' Concert Party provided the entertainment at the Young Men's Select Sunday-sehcol Class effort held, in conjunction with the Young . Class, on Saturday, at Cromwell-grove Church. Mr. William Wishart occupied the chair, and the evening proved to be a great financial success, over £12 10s. being raised for church funds. The young men are proving their value to Sc. church, and the numerous activities in which they are engaged are evidence of the wise guidance and enthusiasm of Mr. Wishart.

Midsomer Norton.—The Stones Cross Ladies' Guild celebrated their anniversary on Sunday, Miss Hewitt, of Bash, being the. preather for the day. The ladies sang an anthem in the evening, and gave a very Interesting service Of song in the after-

noon. Mrs. Recedes, assisted by Rev. J. L. Baggott, presided. Mrs. L. Matthews gave the committee leadings; Mrs. C. Smith was pianist; ladies acted as stewards during the day. A well-attended prayer meeting brought the day's services to a delightful close. On the Wednesday an "At-Home" was held. The Farrington Wesley Guild supplied orchestral music conductor, Mr. C. Pierce. Mrs. Sunder-land presled, and Mrs. White (president) returned thanks for' a succe.ful anni-versary.

Nottlagham.—The visit of a former minister, the Rev. T. Johns Martin, to Eastwood, in connection- with the young men's annual effort, aroused great in- terest. The effort opened on Saturday with a railway social. The men. had transformed the schoolroom into a tem-porary railway station, complete with platform, booking office, signal, etc. Admisi.n was by railway tickets.. Dur-ing a short concert the Trains Cards were brought In, which realised over £7, being received by Rev. J. Holmes. Rev. T. Johns Martin conducted services on Sun-day, and on the Monday gave a lecture, "This Religious Age," presided ever by Mr. George Winwood. The services and meetings were most impressive and en-couraging, and the young men will be able to hand over to the trustees the sum" of £30.

Nottingham Pint.—Through the kind-ness of our minister's wife, Mrs. Carrier, a very pleasant time was spent on Thurs-day evening, when about 90 were present at a social gathering followed by a good supper. Thanks were expressed to Mrs. Carrier by Mr. C. R. Hemm, on behalf of the school; Mr. A. C. Williamson (choir); and Mr..E. W. Dawson for the chord, Miss May Seward and Mr. A. Simpson contributed several musical item, Mrs. Carrier expressed her delight at such a large gathering, and hoped that all departments of the church would realise increased success during the year. Rev. W. Carrier also spoke a few encouraging words.

Oakham.—The friends of Oakham Church have arranged a convention for the deepening of the spiritual life, and is meeting with growing interest and support. Conversions are being made, and the young people are responding In a remarkable manner. The Rev. P. W. Has.. Is being supported by Rev. Harry Davis, Mr. 0. Brotherhood, Mr. S. Wyatt, of Cliffs College, Rev. J. Ridge, of Ipswich, Pastor J. Sliverwood, of Liverpool, Capt. Davis, of Doncaster, while the Salvation Army Band and the Melton Primitive Methodist Band have supported the musical part of the services.At one young people's gathering over a hundred and fifty were present.

Peale (Dorset).—The Sisterhood anni-versary services were condurted at Sunday and Tuesday, the special preachers being Miss Neatley and Mrs. Boyes, 'of 13ournemouth. Mrs. F. Gray, Mrs. Danford and Miss S. Cornish were the soloists. On Tuesday a women's rally was held. Other Sisterhoods were well represented. Mrs. Fell presided, supported by Rev. W. C. H. Fell and Mrs. Palmer. An inspiring addreas was given by Mrs: Green. Following a,well-attended tea a concert was held, presided over. by Mrs. N. E. A. Gilbert. Anthems were rendered by members of the Sis.- hood, conducted by Mrs. F. Gray. .

Perth.—The Women's Own Society Anniversary services were conducted by Mrs. Phillips, of Cardiff. An " At-Home.' was held on the Monday; hostess, Mrs. Gee. Perry ; followed by a public meeting, when inspiring addresses were given by Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. S. Lan. Presi-dent, Mrs. J. Petty. The following Thursday the Women's Own choir ren-dered a very fine musical programme.

Sheffield (Steele. Park).—Desplte much hardship caused by industrial depression, the Missionary Round was highly satis-factory. The local preachers and circuit minister sustained well the Sunday ser-vices; the missionary meeting evidenced much interest and sacrificial giving. The special feature et Kiveton Park was the presentation of the missionary play en-titled "The Lantern." It was finely done. At North Austen the children gave A mis- sionary alphabet. At Astor) Terrace a good tweeting was held and the - finances were up. At Shireoaks the loss of Mrs. Sutton, who for many years collected large sums by her missionary box, was com-mented upon and caused a heavy d.epres. sloe In the soclety'a raisings.

littlide..—The annual tea and entertain- ment were held an Saturday. After a well attended tea, with the Rev. R. C. Noble in the chair; an operetta, " The Capture of Spring," was effectively given by the primary and junior scholars. The Rev. J. W. and Mrs. Pattieson presented attendance prises to the scholars.

Slealord.—The Lincoln (Rases-lane) Prise Choir •visited Skaford Church on Thursday, giving a sacred concert for the benefit of the trust funds. Solos, quartet., anthems were rendered under the conductorship of Mr. T. Stropps, the accompaniment being played by Mr. Hindmarsh.

fitalaga—The Sisterhood anniversary was held on Sunday, when excellent ser-mons were preached by Sister Elsie, of St. George's Hell. • Anthems were ren-dered by the choir, under the leadership of Mrs: Chapman. On Tuesday a meet-ing was held In the afternoon, Mrs. Rayner presiding. Mrs. Kettle gave an address. Mrs. Dexter presided et the evening meeting, an address being given by Miss Westhoirne. Proceeds 24.

Swinelket.—The annual round of mis-sionary services and meetings has just been held. The deputation was Rev. A. Poulson, M.M., of Patrington, who was formerly for six years minister at Swine-Met. The. meetings were well attended, and the financial results highly creditable t3 this small village circuit. Mr. A. Lock-wood, keyman of Laymen's League (Hull District) presided at SWinefleet, and Mr. H. Rile et Gartherpe.

Wlmbledon.—A delightful evening was spent in our Wimbledon church when Mr. and Mrs. E A. Howe presided over our annual home gathering. Designed . to strengthen the bond of fellowship between the members and friends of our church, stimulating reports were given by repre-sentatives of each department in the church. Various musical items were rendered. The Revs. F. G. Saville and G. W. Weatherill spoke messages of encouragement. Much Joy was felt that Mrs. Howe was sufficiently recovered to be present. '

Wisehester.—Parchment-street Church has recently held three special Sundays in succession. On the first Sunday the Rev. G. Percival, of Whitehurch, occupied the pulpit. The week-end following, the Rev. Alfred Sutcliffe delivered two lectures, and also conducted the Sunday services. Mr. Sutcliffe commenced his ministry in Winchester Circuit, when it included the Hambledon Branch, and its superinten-dent minister was the late Rev. G. J. Clarke. On the third Sunday the Rev. George Wiles was the preacher and len. turer. An encouraging feature of all the services was the large number of young people present.

Wolverhampton Secoad.—The Women's Own Societies connected with the three churches on the circuit have concluded a series of very successful anniversary ser-vices. Parkfield Women's Own com- menced their week-end with a service of song, Mrs. Loveday being the reader and Mr. J. P. Jones the chairman. The anni-versary sermon was preached by Mrs. Robinson (Wesleyan). On the Monday an excellent tea and concert were held. Bethesda Women's Anniversary consisted of a full week-end programme. The Rev. J. Fryer Loveday and Mrs. Beach, ol Wolverhampton, were the preachers. The kally-on Monday 'afternoon was presided over by Mrs. Loveday, Mrs. Porter, of Stockton, giving the address. The tea was followed by a first-class concert. Bethel Women's Own Anniversary has been a great success. The Rev. J. Fryer Loveday was the preacher on Sunday. Monday, too, was a great day. The Rally was presided over by Mrs. Loveday, with Mrs. Beards as speaker. Mrs. A. S. Ley-land soloist, and Mrs. Arnold elocutionist. The evening meeting was of a high order. Mrs. Bullock, of Coventry, lock the chair. Mrs. Jevons gave an intensely practical address. The financial results are well In advance.

Yarmenth.—On Sunday the Church Anniversary was held et Beccles-road, the preacher being the Rev. ft Bennett, of North Walsham. On Monday a public tea was generously provided by Mr. and Mrs. Wright. The public meeting was presided over by Mr. J Crisp. A special feature was the opening of a snowball- containing the gifts of the people, the quotations and texts being read out by Mi. Wright and Miss Collett. Addresses were given by the Revs. L. Robson and H. Bennett. Solos were rendered by Miss Smith and Mrs. Beales.

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nual meetings of the Branch were held in Buckley-street Church. In the afternoon, ender the presidency of Mrs. A. Baldwin (Federation President), a splendid meet-ing was held. Rev. J. M. Craddock led the devotions. Mrs. G. Porter gave a report of the 21 years' progress. During that period over £1,600 has been sent to the missionary funds. Mrs. Baldwin congratulated the Branch on the splendid work done. The Rev. George Bell gave a most interesting address on the work accomplished in Fernando Poo. Soloist, Miss Maidie Collins. A great meeting followed the tea. The Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley were present, and Rev. W. A. R. Collins gave them a warm welcome. The Mayoress distributed prizes to ten young oollectori. The Rev. G. Bell delivered another inspiring ad- dress. Mr.. Wright gave the financial report. £72 6s. 8d. has been forwarded to the African Fund; and £5 to the Con-ference Birthday Fund. Madame Pauline Spensley sang two solos, with Miss ,Yates,A.L.C.M., as organist. Mrs. Craddock returned thanks. Proceeds for the day over £10.

Illackpool.—The annual Missionary "At-Home" was held at Egerton-road Church on Tuesday. M.. Green presided, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Sidebotham acted as host and hostess. The Rev. C. Finlay gave an inspiring missionary address. The meeting was enriched by the singing of Mrs. Hodder, Mr. F. Hollingsworth, and recitals by Miss Queenie Brown. Rev. W. J. Tubb gave an encouraging report.

Ckinaor.—A meeting of the Women's Federation was held at Shakenchurch on Wednesday, presided over by Mrs. G. H. Butt. Mrs. Dormer, of Radnage, gave a very interesting talk on some of our Lon-don missions. The proceeds of the Missionary Basket amounted to 10s. td. The tea was kindly given by Mrs. Watts, which realised £1 Its.

Ckeeler.—The W.M.A. meeting at Tarvin-road Church was presided over by Mrs. Henry Speed, supported by Rev. R. Curson. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Stockton. Soloist, Miss Wilding ; accompanist, Mrs. R. Curson, Rev. G. E. Woodford (returned Wesleyan missionary) gave a very interesting account of his work in Bengal. Mrs. F. R. Brunskill thanked the Tarvin-road ladies for pro-viding tea.

Hawley and Madeley.—The Auxiliary meeting was held at Markley on Tuesday, the speak, being Councilor T. Brandon, an ex-Government official of Nigeria, West Africa. Mrs. Brandon rendered two beautiful solos. The appreciative audience afterwards enjoyed a tea pro-vWed by the Madeley Indies. A sum of £10 has been raised during the post year by this Auxiliary.

Ferryhill.-11he W.M.A. meeting was held at Metal Bridge, under the presi-dency of Mos. F. T.ayierson, supported by Mrs. Fawcett. Mrs. Martin served very efficiently as soloist. Rev. Henry Fletcher, of Crook, who entered the ministry from this (Spennymoor) Circuit, gave au addle. on " The equipment of a missionary," which was very helpful. Sympathetic reference was made to the tragic death in Metal Bridge of a promis-ing young man, and a letter of sympathy sent to the bereaved family.

KelgAley Second.—The meeting of the Women's Auxiliary took place at Oak worth-road Mission on Tuesday, Mrs. H. Lambert presiding over a large 'attend-ance. Mrs. Walbank read the missionary letter, and Mr. R. Frost gave a stimulat-ing address.

lielsale.—The monthly meeting, of the Auxiliary was held on Monday, Rev. R. T. Wagstaffe presiding. The letter from Miss Richardson, read by Mrs. Johnson, was much appreciated. A very helpful address was given by Pastor J. Haltom Barker (LeiMon Baptist), on "Motives for Missionary Work."

Londe. (Manor Park).—The thirty-fourth annual meeting of the W.M.A. was held at Idanor Park on Saturday, pre-sided over by Miss Tucker, accompanied by Mrs. R. Mien. The Rev. J. Ellis (United Methodist) gate an, -admirable address. Solos were rendered by Miss Ivy Thorpe. At the close supper was pro- vided by Mrs. G.-R. Felgate. Thanks were expressed by Rev, W. Potter. A Epeeist ovation was accorded Mrs. Coffins, without whom. no function of this kind would be complete.

Neagh Waltham.—The Women's Auxi-liary held their meeting on Wednesday, Mrs. Taylor presiding. Miss Havers read the missionary letter. Mrs. Ling was the soloist, and, Mrs. F. Bloom organist. Rev. J. Learmonth, of Norwich, gave an effective address.

Norwich.—The Queen's-road Women's Own have just held a very successful anniversary. The preachers on Sunday were Mr. R. W. Trower and Miss Bowes (the W.M.A. Secretary), Miss Bowes was also the special speaker at the Sunday afternoon service, which was presided over by Miss Willis. An Auxiliary meeting was held on the Monday afternoon, when we again had Miss Bowes as speaker. Mrs. H. C. Dann presided. Mrs. Castle was the soloist. In the evening a great United Rally was held, under the presidency. of Mrs. J. Southall. Other women's meet-ings had been invited to attend and to hear Miss Bowes, who again gave a splendid address. Mrs. Blyth was the soloist. We are indebted to Miss D. Hall, our organist, and grateful for a happy and Inspiring week-end.

RePlar.—Mrs. Figg occupied the chair at the meeting of the W.M.A. at Repps Church. A very helpful address was given by Rev. A. Hill. Miss Harwood read the letter, and Miss G. Addy presided at the organ. Collection realised 16s.

MOISCOM.—The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, Rev. H. Smith pre-siding. Miss Stubbs read the missionary letter

' and Mrs. Telling served as soloist,

with Miss Corker as accompanist. Rev. H. Whittaker (Wesleyan) gave an address on mission work, which was greatly appreciated.

Seacombe.—The Birkenhead Branch of the W.M.A. have held very successful anniversary services in the Seacombe Church. Mrs. Chadwick, of Bolton, pre-sided over the afternoon meeting, with her daughter, Mrs. Bibby, as a charming vice-president. Mrs. Pritchard, of the Oren Institute, gave two interesting ad-dresses. Miss F. Caley's solos added greatly to the devotional atmosphere. Following a public tea, the evening meet-ing, presided over by Mr. J. Bourne, had a splendid speaker in Rev. A. J. Plotkin, of Barrow-in-Furness. Financially this has been the best W.M.A. Anniversary of recent years, the day's receipts reaching close on £33—the crowning triumph of Mrs. Rutter's strenuous and inspiring presidential campaign.

Sheffield. — The first drawing-room meeting of 1931 was held it Bethel Central Mission, and was of a high order. Under the presidency of lady Hart, the Rev. E. Geary, a Wesleyan missionary late of Indio, gave a most inarresting and challenging address on the wonderful opportunity now presented for Christian enterprise in India. The letter was read by Mrs. P B. Hinshaw. The devotions were conducted by the Rev. W.11. Riley. Soloist, Mrs. Horne. Proceeds, £4 10s.

Sileden.—A very helpful address was given by Rev. J. W. Pattinarn at the W.M.A. meeting, Mrs. Pattinson being in the chair. The letter from the mission field was read by Miss A. Sugden. After serving faithfully for eight years, Mrs. W. Watson retired from the position ot treasurer, and Mrs. Donald Lambert was

elected to the position.

Soalhamplon.—The monthly meeting was hell at Bevois Town, with Mrs. Child presiding. Mrs. H. Rushy, who read the missionary letter, also announced that a concert recently arranged by Miss Hilda Lewis L.R.A.M., had contributed £5 Ira the fi'mds. A musical item was given by members of the Bevois Town Sisterhood. The Rev. H. J. Sadd gave the address,..

Stoke and Loro/lom.—A well-attended Auxiliary Meeting was held at Sandford Hill Church, presided over by Mrs. Rud-rum. Mr. Joseph Tatton (Wesleyan) gave an inspiring address. Mrs. Thomasson read the missionary letter. Miss Minnie Benison served well as soloist.

Whhars.—The Meeting of the Women's Auxiliary was bold in the Frederick-street Church. Mrs. J. T. Taylor presided, and Mrs. L. 'SserblaS read the missionary letter from Adadia. Mrs. Sage sang a 201o, with Miss May.Whinyates as the accarnpanist. Tea was followed by a short business Meeting. There was an excellent attend-ance.

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1°4 THE METHODIST LEADER. FEBRUARY 5,1931.

Specialist's Warning to CHEST SUFFERERS!

Alarming Increase in Cases of

ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS Catarrh, Shortness of Breath, etc.

OFFER OF FREE PERSONAL ADVICE • TO ALL The Alarming Increase in Respiratory Troubles, such as Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, etc., the aftermath of Influenza, has prompted a Prominent Specialist, Mr. R. Haynel, to issue a Warning to all Chest-Weak Persons, and to make a wonderfully Generous Public Offer. The Hospitals are filled with cases of Bronchitis, Mc., and Mr. Haynel feels it his duty to specially on all who have even the slightest signs of Chest Weakness. Something must be done AT ONCE, to he has arranged to give FREE POSTAL CONSULTATIONS and PERSONAL ADVICE to all who write to him M the address below.

A Serious Warning! " The present weather conditions, coupled with the critical outbreak of Influenza, is the Great Enemy of Chest Sufferers," says Mr. Haynel. " The lungs become congested with Mucus, Breathing becomes difficult, n very Serious Strain is put upon the Heart, and the whole vitality of the Body is lowered. Thus the un-fortunate sufferer, the Lungs insuffi-ciently supplied with Oxygen, Vitality Low, and Life one long Martyrdom, is running a great risk of terrible com-plications at the present time

DO YOU SUFFER from Asthma, Bronchitis, Catarrh, or any other Chest or Lung Trouble? I want to warn all who sutler Irom

Hard, dry or loose cough Shortness of breath on Expectoration of phlegm

exertion or after meals

Coughing attacks at night Choking sensations or early morning hours Ti fitness in chest

Soreness when coughing Tendency to colds, causing Wheezing, rattling noises chest symptoms

in the chest or throat Loss of weight or strength Pains in chest

Chronic Catarrh

or any other Symptoms of Respiratory Trouble, to take the greatest possible care and to discard Palliative DRUGS, MIXTURES, POWDERS, etc.

MEDICAL MEN'S PRAISE! The wonderful work of Mr. Maynel has always aroused intense

admiration and delighted surprise all over the country. Medical men have written in praise of his work, and hundreds of one-time sufferers swell his post-bag with letters of Grateful Praise for his kindly help and sympathetic advice.

Read the small selection of extracts from their letters. If you are inclined to doubt or hesitate they will fill your heart with hope. Ref. 151. O.R. Rel. 155, New Crow.

A distant relative of mine hoe been •cf tom my doctor that I was .naer.

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M.. andwished that he could get car ,0 ba,Tott.dorifyrodataitt,rdeltioe; tam of hie patients to adopt .

r•VihriC° tri• — doctor entirely PPPPp see of my following your treat. Rent."

0, to see my doctor Ref. 14. Cowdenheath. Te..7,1:T. ..MY doctor arproeehed me so-dty

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Rel. 14. Et. Andrew. It was; thit: be %proved of. and, urged hAneeen:er Aellal"olYire'eridrnetnXyl k.171TITttre.d

lungs are stronger. been cured."

PRAISE FROM ONE-TIME SUFFERERS

Cured of Asthma after becoming Tired of Life t7. Causeway,

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?Tame (...). CURED TO STAY CURED. 0=4' ZW:.r's;11V-1"t"Ztgretli with me I grgirgv411.7A:ci Lhe Doctor told

Id. We know trio¢ My attacks lasted ae a 41r4 4,134Z route. and

EMIT Watt': endured . the' e.train o: my heart mush longer. It is she Tr trtad":eVZ h never had a return of the dreaded

I OFFER MY FREE ADVICE & HELP " I will give you advice and help absolUtely FREE if you will write to me and explain about your case. At the same time I will indicate to you a method of Treatment which you should carry out and which cannot fail to benefit you Enormously. "This also I shall do FREE.

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