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Ecclesiasticus. It were fitting that the Centenary of the birth of

David Livingstone should be kept throughout the world, for he has placed humanity at large in his debt. But, if this world-wide commemoration be too much to look for—since a good part of the world does not as yet know its true benefactors—then we may safely count upon English-speaking people, wherever they may dwell, suitably commemorating the man who was born in a humble home at Blantyre a hundred years ago. It is not to be thought of that the celebration should be marred by the intrusion of sectarianism in any shape or form. The spell of Livingstone's per-sonality will work against such a defamation. It was in no spirit of sectarianism, but in quite another spirit, that Livingstone began and accomplished his life-work. When, in 1838, he resolved to offer himself to the L.M.S. as a candidate for service in the foreign mission field, he was induced to take this step, he tells us, on account of the " unsectarian character of that society, which sends out neither Episcopacy nor Pres-byterianism, but the Gospel of God, to the heathen." So, on the platforms of the centenary celebration, " Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim." Vexation and envy will not be able to live in the fine air which will envelop those plat-forms. The occasion will naturally lend itself to the envisaging of truths and principles so catholic, so far-reaching ana so cogent that, in their presence, all minor differences will, in comparison, seem pitiably small.

Still better; we may confidently anticipate that when " the tumult and the shouting dies " ; when the Centenary itself is but a memory, some permanent gains will have accrued; that some force will have been liberated that will work as a dynamic on the side of righteousness; that here and there and yonder the enthusiasm generated by the celebration may have condensed " to purpose strong," and result in young lives being consecrated to the high service in which Livingstone lived and died. It ought to be so ; faith ventures to say it wilt be so. Livingstone's own experience encourages the anticipation. Each of the visits he paid to this country, each of the books he wrote, and every appeal be made to a large public audience told on the conscience and heart of not a few. On the eve of his last departure from England in 1857, speaking to the students of Oxford and Cam-bridge, be said : " I go back to Africa to try to make an open path for commerce and Christianity : do you carry out the work which I have begun, I leave it to you.'; The appeal was not made in vain. Its result is seen in the Universities Mission to Central Africa, founded in 1861. But the touching story of his death was even more moving than his personal appea!s or written words. The story so came home to the hearts of men as to create an enthusiasm for missions which placed at the disposal of the Churches both men and means. Nor should we forget that Livingstone's own beneficent career was directed in its course by his catching the flame of missionary ardour from those who were themselves flame-bearers. It was the read-ing of a pamphlet by Karl Gutzlaff which early set his mind on becoming a missionary to China. (It was

this same Gutzlaff whom Hudson Taylor used to call • ' The Grandfather of the China Inland Mission ") Then when the opium war barred his way to China it was the fame of Moffat that led him to choose Africa, as the sphere of his labours. Thus, those who love to trace the genealogical links of great move-ments may see how personality always coant.s. God's super-men live in those who catch their mantle and carry on their work. This! has been right down the ages God's way of making the world better, and we may be sure the succession will still go on.

We are throughout assuming that David Living. stone was a true missionary, not at the beginning only, but to the end of his life's chapter. And yet it is quite possible to holdas some whose books we have read do hold—that when, after twelve years, Livin2itone crossed the Kalahari Desert and went on into the unknown, to become in time the world-renowned explorer, man of science and philanthropist, that from that point he ceased to be a missionary. Then there came a clear line of cleavage in his life. The missionary enthusiasm that had carried him to Africa had changed to an enthusiasm that made for itself other channels.' Now, tly.-3 view thus indicated may appear plausible and harmless enough, but it sill not hear examination, and is not quite as harmless as it looks. It fractures the unity of Livingstone's life. It prevents us from seeing—what is always so satisfy-ing to observe in a man—a perfectly natural develop-ment, with its correlative, of continuous growth and increase ; where all the faculties and powers of the man are finely knit and co-ordinated as if for the very purpose of fulfilling the high purpose of the will. We see this in Livingstone, and it reminds us of the movement of a river which, from small beginnings, increases in volume by the help of many a tributary stream. and, ever deepening and widening, pursues its lengthening course. The secret of this remarkable continuity in Livingstone's life, and what lay back of his diverse activities, was the largeness of his concep-tion of the missionary's calling and work, and the largeness of his conception of the Redemption which Christ had rendered possible to men even of the most backward races. There was, he felt, a Redemption for all men and for the whole man—a Redemption so complete and embracing as to include man's environ-ment and even " groaning " Nature herself, which is " waiting " for her redemption. As Livingstone viewed it, "Redemption " was wide enough to include crusades, commerce, industry, and all other

ry means for ameliorating the hapless lot

of African tribes. So we may sum it up by saying that Livingstone was a catholic missionary, only it must be added his was the catholicity of the kingdom of God, and not of any so-called Catholic Church. And, if we can now see a little further into the mystery of the ages—God's eternal purpose for our race—than perhaps our fathers did a century ago, it is Livingstone, and such as he, who have helped us to this somewhat deeper penetration. So Livingstone was a missionary on the big scale, one after God's pattern. The early command to " replenish the earth and subdue it, and have dominion " he interpreted and did his best to fulfil in terms of Christ, though he had to go the way of the Cross, like his great Fore-runner, in doing it. For often, alas ! the white man in his strength has fulfilled the old words in a gross, literal fashion, and has descended on other shores to

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" subdue " indeed, but to subdue by destroying and enslaving, or putting to enforced labour the inferior races. As one has put it, the white man, instead of falling upon his own knees, has fallen upon the aborigines. But Livingstone went amongst the African tribes in no such swashbucklering style as this. He went amongst them unarmed, and all who have been in a position to speak of his relations with the natives have borne unanimous witness to the mar-vellous power, almost amounting to genius, he had of understanding them and winning their confidence.

Whatever men may describe Livingstone as having been, he regarded himself to the end as a missionary, and his self-estimate must be accepted and confirmed. From the time when the young cotton-spinner first resolved to become a missionary, and devote his life to " the alleviation of human misery," to the day when, worn out with illness and fatigue, he yielded up his spirit while on his knees in prayer at Ilala, May 1st, 1873, he was still a missionary. Before he left England for the last time, a proposal was made to him that he should go out under the auspices of the Royal Geographical Society to settle a disputed point on the watershed of Central Africa and the sources of the Nile; but he declined to go out except as a missionary. " I would not consent," said he, "to go to Africa simply as a geographer, but as a missionary, and do geography by the way, because I feel I am in the way of duty when trying either to enlighten those poor people or open their land to lawful commerce." True, his aims might be larger than those of other men, and his methods different from theirs; but why should he go back on his call and discard the title of missionary because he put a more generous interpretation on the name and filled it out with deeper meaning 7 Said he: " My views of what is missionary duty are not so contracted as those whose ideal is a dumpy sort of man with a bible under his arm." By these words no disrespect, of course, was intended, either to the Bible or to the settled missionary. Through all his travels the Bible was his constant companion and unfailing comfort. He understood and thanked God for the service of his fellow-labourers who, through long years, could con-centrate their efforts on a comparatively limited field. But as for Livingstone, he was different and little adapted to a bounded life. He was fitted by nature and training to be a path-finder for Christ and civili-sation. If he felt " the call of the wild," and grew restless to visit " the regions beyond," he could not help it It was in his blood. This restlessness, these urgent instincts to wander and explore, might partly be the result of tendencies transmitted by his forbears who dwelt in—

"Caledonia, stern and wild.

Land of brown heath and shaggy wood ; Land of the mountain and the flood."

When he looked northward and saw the distant range of mountains, like Wellington, he wanted to know -vhat was behind those mountains. He must trace that big river to its sources or patiently follow it to its outfall into some lake or still mightier river or the distant ocean. Had he not by sedulous labour qualified himself to make surveys and take astrono-mical observations of latitude and longitude just for this—that he might kelp to fill up the map of Central Afi ice, whose blankness was no credit to the enter-prise and science of the nineteenth century ? But it was not alone the instinct of the explorer or the acientist's worthy ambition which urged him on to go through those three wonderful journeys which make him an easy first among explorers of the last century. Much more was it the pathetic human interest attach-ing to this vast region which appealed to him. What tribes peopled these vast spaces ? He must go and learn how it fared with them, carrying with him his experience of the grace of God and his knowledge of the healing art.

Never was there a man less self-seeking than Livingstone, or.who boasted so little of the big things he had done. He once confided to Daniel Macmillan that he would far rather walk across Africa than write about it. Besides his " way " with the natives, which was the open sesame to their hearts, this plain man, with strongly-marked features, had a resolute will and was dogged to a fault. Like Great-heart " he was a strong man, so he was not afraid of a lion," not even when he lay within his very paw, out of which his God " delivered him." He had his disappointments, but they never soured him or made him lose his faith in mankind. Baffled in his final geographical quest, he fell back to pray—and to die, cheered, doubtless, by the thought he had done what he could, and that others would take up the dropped torch and carry it forward.

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Woman s World. Something in the keen bright air drew me out into the

tender sunshine at an early hour—nay, let me record it proudly—before breakfast. The winds were nippy, and the grass was a little damp, like the healthy skin of a newly awakened child ; the sun shone without giving much actual warmth, but with the very best intentions, and I stood with the old wonder in my heart at the exquisite beauty of this world. I felt so attuned to its buoyant spirit, so entirely in sympathy with its gladness, that my heart danced (if a Methodist heart may dance) with real joy. It was highly indecorous, I know, but it was really the fault of the birds, for they sang so blithely, and pro-claimed their suit so loudly, that before I could recollect my "age and position" I had joined in their sweet romance. They seemed to be singing our old song in " Birdese," " 0 that we two were maying," and the pure joy and fragrance got into my blood, made me forget cares and fears, and simply ran riot in my whole nature. At my feet were dainty crocuses in many lovely colourings among the soft green of the grass ; I knew before that they were there, but, like the children, " I wouldn't look " until their lovely dress was quite complete. As I walked among them, stooping to touch their cold faces, and felt the gentle sting of the wind, and all the promise of the morning, the benediction of Nature seemed to fall upon me in her great cathedral, and I found I had worshipped in the best spontaneous way. A smiling face scattered my swift thoughts, and "How much milk shall I take, please?" brought me down to earth. But I was better for the short respite, and the little flight I had made into a fair world the soul loves to call its own.

The spring is a lovely season if we have eyes to see. To so many it simply suggests spring cleaning, with all its cold discomforts, but we shall be wise to use the season for more than that. Why let the almanac, arrange our cleaning? Why not, now and then, take time to see Nature in her laboratory ? She will close the door soon, and our chance will be gone. I have turned to some words of Maeterlinck with quiet attention. " When, among the trees, in the mountains, or by the sea, the fair hours of the year, the hours for which we have waited and hoped since the depths of winter, the hours which at last open to us the golden gates of leisure, return for our delight, let us learn to enjoy them fully, continuously, voluptuously." Perhaps one would like another word in the place of the last, since our enjoyment of such beauty is spiritual rather than sensual, but we shall be wise to make the most of all the beauties of Nature whenever we are privileged to see them. God speaks to us through gladness and song, as well as through pain and moan of grief.

With all the charm of the season, we humans are rot at our physical best. We rise in the morning weary, and the day as it goes finds us still weary ; night discovers a still increased weariness. Is there a cure? We have, in our artificial habits, grown away from Nature, or we should have prevented this by a long winter's rest ; instead, we were busy in the home and out of it, probably nursing the sick and the aged. But much can even now be done. Mothers have not yet learned the value of a day in bed. A trained nurse, now retired, said to me, " When I grow tired, and feel spent, though there seems nothing the matter with me, I just gather together two ar three nice books, a box of chocolates, a fountain-pen end paper, arrange the household as if for my absence, and go to bed for two or three days. And I find it pays in the long run." We commend this advice to our middle-aged friends who work very hard, in the hope that the threatened breakdown may be avoided. For the younger members of the household nothing "pulls up" more steadily than the 11 o'clock glass of hot milk. We seriously think that we mothers should seek to bring about an opportunity in boys' and girls' schools for the mid-morning lunch. Especially is this necessary for girls and delicate boys. Have we any lady members of Councils or Education Boards who would seek to secure this privilege I

We learn with pleasure that some new features are to be introduced at the Newcastle meetings of the Women's Missionary Federation. Miss Stokoe, the genial and energetic treasurer, is, with her committee, arranging for some spirited development of the work of the meetings. Perhaps we must not divulge the programme, but only whet the appetite for an unusually attractive programme which will include the Sunday also.

The tragic deaths of Rev. G. and Mrs. Mitchell at so ripe an age will elicit much sympathy for their family so sorely stricken. Mrs. Mitchell was one of the most enthusiastic membere, of the Federation, and a very hard-working President. When last we met her at a mis-sionary meeting, she was full of hope and plans for future work. No sacrifice of her very limited strength was grudged in this service, and her word to us now would be one of cheeeand a clear call to further endeavour.

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Mr. L. P. Jacks, in his book "Among the Idol Makers," has an essay on " The Tragedy of Professor Denison." It is a very fine exposition of the limitations and defeat of a purely academic experience and view of life. Gabriel Denison was a Professor of Sociology, and his "learning was intensively compact and extensively enormous." The professorial tendency has been a feature of his for-bears. "His world was an embodied syllogism ; the Creator was its author in an almost literary sense ; and the history of men and nations unfolded itself from first principles like a course of lectures." Men were not flesh and blood, fighting an actual battle against tradition, against sin, and against ignorance, but simply beings who existed for the expression of ideas whose oourse and results could be definitely defined. Denison had won the academic prizes, and been sustained by the streams of University life. He was like a " tree planted in a sunny spot unvisited by storms. Denison fed on ideas as the tree feeds by its roots ; he absorbed them as the leaves absorb the light. But the oak-splitting thunderbolt had never riven him ; the wild boar had never sharpened its tusks upon his bark." And Mr. Jacks hits off his strength and his limitations in his statement that " he had many diplomas and few scars."

I am not surprised, therefore, when the writer informs us that when his brilliant son sickened and died the father's grief was unbearable, and drove him into an intellectual anarohy in which he endeavoured to find solace in the irrational pursuit of mushroom, mindless cults. I am not surprised either that he found his way to a madhouse. This modern age is taking a deepening interest in education. It is the age of the multiplica-tion, and spread of ideas. Youths are being trained in en increasing number in the higher seats of learning. There is a grave danger that their view of life may be-come merely academic, for they belong to homes of com- fort and luxury. We have long seen the evil results of this combination of youthful comfort and culture in the ranks of the diplomatists. These persons often regard human beings as material to be dealt with on artificial lines, without any regard to the complexities and the rights of human life. Many of our sons and daughters are now trained in an atmosphere of unspiritual intellectualism. There is for them an utter absence of struggle and soul life, and their whole career can thus be lived on the lines of a syllogism. One cannot wonder, therefore, that when youth is far behind, and first hand oontaot with pain has to be faced, that they are incapable of bearing it bravely and sacrificially.

Our educated young people require the grace of God. Religious experience alone can give- significance to intellectual advance. They must realise the mystery of life in Christ in order to know its grandeur, and this in turn will bring them into intimate touch with pain. The Christian religion is a religion of redempton. Its cen- tral significance is a Cross. The highest life of man comes through the suffering of God. This truth was not discovered ; it was revealed. And we glory in the Cross. This creates in the soul vision and mood. We see life in terms of pain, and we are equipped to bear pain when it must be borne, for it is seen to be part , of the Divine plan by which the deepest experiences are made possible. We must feel the scars as well as win the diplomas of life. Scars are the degrees which indicate that we have passed through some form of spiritual education, for a great soul never suffers without adequate compensation in soul equipment.

When persons of deep spiritual experience pass through suffering they come to a richer view of life. They can exclaim with Job, "I have heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth Thee." The vision is not only that of a deeper intellectual grasp ; it is the soul, in its deeper intuitions, in the radiant certainty of its own trust. We are here on the track of the clue to the genius of the prophets and poets. Tennyson could never have written " In Me.moriam" unless his interpreta- tion of life had been deepened by the death of his dearest friends. " The one, far-off, Divine event" is akin to the Patmos vision of the holy city of John. Sacrificial pain is also the secret of sympathy. There is an affection which is confined to the mind. The sufferer in a book is followed with a strictly intellectual interest. But sym- pathy is a much richer quality ; and the soul that has entered into the sorrow of Christ has learned how to enter into the manifold ills, disasters, and struggles of others. And it is just this depth and sympathy that our young people require.

It is quite true that some experiences of sadness can only be learned in the later years, but there are some lessons which must be mastered early. Even an oak tree must face its first winter very early in its history. And the young man or woman who has been converted will soon enter upon a consecrated career which must bring them into real contact with the great heart of the world and feel its dumb struggle, its bewildering pursuits, and the cry for assistance which springs out of its very need. Then those who qualify for prizes of learning will be the first to help Christ to save the world,

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OUR CHURCHES AND PEOPLE. PRESIDENT AND PROPHET.

Death of Rev. H. T. B. Goodwin. The death took place on Sunday morning, March 9th,

in Hereford Hospital, following an operation, on Rev. J1. T. B. Goodwin, superintendent minister of the Weobley Circuit. Deceased was only forty-one years of age. He entered the ministry in 1895. He took up the work of the Weobley Circuit in 1911, and the energy displayed in the various organisations has placed the circuit in a posi-tion it has never before enjoyed. On the '24th of last month he was actively completing arangements for an annual circuit effort, and the next day he was still busily engaged. That night he complained of pain. On the 26th the doctor was consulted, on the 28th his condition was critical, and he was removed to the Hereford Hospital for an operation. This was successfully performed, but heart trouble set in, and failure of the heart was the cause of death. All through his illness the Vicar of the Parish, Sir Joseph Verdin, Bart., the school-children—in fact, all classes—made anxious inquiries. The kind sympathy shown was very remarkable. His death oame as a great blow to all the circuit. The sympathy shown to the widow and daughter is great indeed. News from Rev. E. McLellan.

Rev. E. McLellan is expecting to arrive in England in time to enter upon circuit work in July. Mrs. McLellan's health, we are glad to learn, has greatly improved, -but it will be necessary for her to reside in the South of England. In a note to us containino

' the foregoing intimation Mr.

McLellan says : " We are determined to stick to the Old Country. There are attractive possibilities here, in Los Angeles, the churches are well attended and well sup-ported. The climate, too, is superb. It is difficult to realise that it can be cold and wet in England. Here the sun shines continuously day after day, with scarcely a break. Still, it will be good to be home again." Dr. Peake's Testimonial.

The committee in charge of the testimonial to Dr. Peaks are wishful to proceed at once with the arrangements for the portrait and its presentation, and require to estimate the amount at their disposal: The subscriptions received vary from 2s. 6d. to 21s. and even more, but the value of the testimonial to Dr. Peake will be in proportion to the numbers sharing in it. Those friends who desire to par-ticipate should remit without delay to the Principal or Treasurer of the College, Manchester, or to the Secretary, Rev. George Armitage, 139, Priory-road, Anfield, Liver-pool. All Primitive Methodists will wish abundant success to this timely recognition of the worth and work of the doctor. Livingstone Service at Blackpool.

Last Sunday night the Chapel-street Church was crowded for the special commemoration service to the memory of David Livingstone. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress of Blackpool, and other members of the Corporation. Rev. John Bradbury read as his text verse 21 from Chapter thirteen of II. Kings : As they were burying a man'they spied a band of men ; and they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha ; and when the man was let down and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived, and stood up on his feet." Contact with Livingstone, said the preacher, surely awakened the heroic within us. The resurrection of the Church to loftier ideals, to missionary passion, to persistence, faithfulness, sacrificial sympathy with men, was almost certain by fellowship with him. His life was presented in a series of scenes, and appeal followed appeal to step in the way of the Christ, who made Livingstone.the lion-hearted. The whole service was deeply impressive. High Ardwick. Manchester.

All who know the Higher Ardwick Church, Manchester (and by whom is it not known 7) will rejoice in the signs of returning prosperity. The long and wearying struggle, with the lingo debt draws nearer to its end, to the gratifi-cation of all the ministers who hate toiled beneath the burden, and to even more gratification to those brave men and women of the church who have had the debt with them through all the years without a break. Brighter days are appearing. Last year, in many respects, was a record year under the ministry of Rev. A. Wilkes. The debt was reduced by over £1,100, and going along with this is the equally cheering fact of an increase in the church mem-bership. Steadily,- and year by year, The church roll has improved. With the debt diminishing and the member-ship increasing, the hopes and courage of the church are also growing. No churchin_our communion has had such a debt to face as Higher Ardwick; hence the rejoicing of its many friends at the improving condition. Rev. H. Ryan. • We regret to learn that Rev. H. Ryan is not rallying from his nervous 'breakdown, as was anticipated. It will be remembered that soon after last Conference he went to New Zealand, where, it was hoped, the change and rest would enable him to recuperate. The latest news inti-mates that he will have to prolong his stay and seek rest for another year. Mr. Ryan has endeared himself to the Rugby Circuit, and the churches had entered upon a period of progress just when the collapse came. True to their esteem, notwithstanding the prolonged affliction and the prospect of another year's absence, the circuit has ex-tended a pressing invitation to Mr. Ryan to continue in the circuit. It is hoped that Rev. J. A. Tingle, who is , supplying at litugby, may be retained in the circuit for another year. A Distinguished Botanist.

The editor of the "Naturalist," in the March issue, calls attention in his editorial notes to a valuable addition to the knowledge of the past vegetation of the earth. made Quite recently by Rev. George J. Lane. F.G.S., and others. In conjunction with one of the professors of botany in

Cambridge University, a joint paper was read before the London Geological Society, describing a number of entirely new species of plants. This is the second contribution in which Mr. Lane has shared before this distinguished scien-tific society during the last two years. North British Synod.

The work in Scottish Primitive Methodism goes cn apace. Our church at Hamilton (Glasgow Second), ad-mittedly one of the most 'beautiful of our sanctuaries beyond the Tweed, has recently celebrated its fifth anni-versary. Mr. Arthur Hayes, the gifted Midland elocu-tionist, recently visited Hamilton and, under the auspices of our church, delivered in the Town Hall a magnificent recital to a very large and distinguished audience. The following week a cake and candy sale was held in the Church Hall, and was opened by Mrs. Chappell, of Motherwell. These two efforts resulted in practically£20 being added to the church funds. Two other indicat=ors of the place our chufch is assuming in the religious lifCof the community may be mentioned. By appointment of headquarters, Scottish Command, the minister (Rev. H. G. 1VIeecham, B.A., B.D.) has assumed the chaplaincy of all Methodist troops stationed at Hamilton ; and in connec-tion with the forthcoming District Synod, to be held in tho Hamilton Church in May, the civic authorities, actin,'

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the motion of the Provost , have decided to accord an official welcome- to the Synod delegates. These and other signs indicate that " the best is yet to"be." Manor Park Church.

Rev. G. Baldwin and his officials are using their utmost endeavour to bring to completion a scheme which is as worthy and enterprising as it will be advantageous to Manor Park Church and the interests of Primitive Metho-dism in the neighbourhood, of raising £150 in order that they may claim £350 which has been assured them on con-dition that they raise the £150 by the end of March. We wish them success, and commend their cause to the sym-pathetic consideration of all our people. The undertaking has been forced upon them by the decision of the mort-gagees that unless £500 is produced by this date the place, must be sold, and so far their case has met with a fair response. Rev, John Smith.

Rev. John Smith has visited Watton in the interests of the British and Foreign Bible Society. It has given great pleasure to the people to have the opportunity of hearing him once more. Nearly half a century ago he was a mis-sionary deputation on this ground, lied his vigour in still doing deputation work is amazing. The Sunday ser-vices were thoroughly in keeping with the object of 'his visit. The Word of God was the theme all day. The children as well as the adults of the congregation must 'place a higher estimate upon the Bible as the result of what they heard. The lecture was full of information, eloquently and fervently delivered, lit up with humour and story, and inspiring to all who long and work for the evangelisation of the world. Great Less at Pocklington.

The death of Mr. J. T. Everingham is a serious loss to East Riding Primitive Methodism, and to Pocklington Circuit especially. A man of fine Christian character, Mr. Everingham filled many positions of honour in the life of the town and circuit. For twenty-five years the steward of Pocklington Circuit, active in school, church, and every department of religious life, his removal creates a gap that will he difficult fill. The funeral service was held on Friday. The church was filled with a representative gathering—members of the council, repre-sentatives of commercial and public bodies, and all the 'ministers of the town 'being present. Shops and offices through the town were closed, and the general esteem was shown in the number attending 'the funeral, the largest seen in the town. A most impressive service was conducted by Rev. P. Fell. The late Mr. Henry Mottram.

The memorial sermon of the late Henry Mottram, cousin of George Eliot, who died in Leek, Staffordshire, at the age .of eighty-one, and was circuit steward for twenty-five years, was preached by Rev. R. W. Russell, a former minister of the Leek Circuit. In the course of the address attention was called to the fine spiritual dis-cernment of Mr. Mottram, his strong emotional nature, his loyalty to our Church, his inherited genius from his great forbears, and his devotion to the cause of God. Much sympathy is felt for his sorrowing widow, his faith-ful daughter, and stricken sons. The Nonconformist Choral Union.

Arrangements are being made to hold the twenty-fifth annual festival of the Nonconformist Choir Union at the Crystal Palace on Saturday, July 3rd. Mr. Frank Idle, A.R.A.M., has been appointed honorary conductor, and Mr. J. A. Meale, F.R.C.O., of the Wesleyan Central Hall, Westminster., will again act as festival organist. In consequence of the large demand for festival books it has been found necessary to fix April 5th as the limit of time within which choirs must apply for affiliation. Prior to that date the secretary, Mr. Arthur Berridge, of 24, Wall-ingford-avenue, St. Quintin Park, will be pleased to execute orders for books until the supply is exhausted.

HARTLEY COLLEGE RE-UNION.

The Hartley College Re-union of past and present students will be held on- Monday and Tuesday, April 14th and 15th. Will those probationers who hope to be present kindly communicate at once with—Yours; etc.,

JAB. L. PRITCHARD.

By Arthur T. Guttery. The Presidential Address of Dr. Woodrow Wilson has

thrilled America with a new faith—it is the message of s prophet. The chief magistrate of the world's greatest republic is an evangelist as much as he is a statesman; he has taken his oath of supreme office with a religious fervour that has astonished the world. It is very doubtful whether such a political address could have been de-livered in England, and it is certain it would have been received with suspicion by a great army of cynics who claim to drill and lead public opinion. It is the fashion to charge America with political corruption, but there is salvation at hand for any people who freely choose such a leader as Dr. Woodrow Wilson, and who welcome as the dawn of a holier day such a national appeal. The reli-gious force of America is tremendous ; it is preparing for a mighty revival, which will declare itself in a hupane and mighty social ethic. The reign of mere money' has led to cruelty and despair, and Christian America hails the new President as the leader of a great and holy crusade.

All men who are concerned for the redemption of society should study the message that made Washington for the moment the centre of revelation. This American is awed by the-solemnity of high office. He is called to a great trust, and would fulfil it in the power of a living faith. There is no boast of victory, no taunt hurled at the defeated, no pride of party. As he enters upon his reign he says : "This is not a day of triumph, but of dedication." He calls his most powerful rival to lead his Cabinet, when a tactician would have flattered him with a Continental Embassy. The crowds may shout, the smoke of guns may fill the air, but to this man the essential thing is consecration to a high ideal. This politician, elected of the people, dares to address his constituency with searching rebuke. The rush for wealth, the vanities of vulgar display, the luxuries of the idle, the wastage of life, and the sacrifice of simple and whole- some things are all judged and condemned. He chal- lenges the idol of Protection in its own temple. To him the man is more than the millionaire, the people more than tariffs, and the right to live in economic freedom is more sacred than to get rich quickly. He fills with alarm those who would traffic in public office, and keeps them waiting on his doorstep while he obeys the call of higher duty. He enters the home of the caucus ; he moves among men who work the " machine" and demands that all government, and, as far as can be, all commerce shall be done in the open ; that conspirators, whether they be friends or foes, shall be driven into the light of day. It is the bravest thing in modern politics, and America is great when such courage is honoured. Wash-ington created the Republic, Lincoln saved it, and it may be that Woodrow Wilson will redeem it.

He goes to the root of all good government when he says its basis must be justice, and not pity. Wealth in America has sought to cover its rapacity and sin by great gifts to colleges, missions, and charities that fill the public eye. In this way it has silenced criticism, and made hostility look like ingratitude. The new President is not deceived by such devices. The tyranny that crushes the workmen, the combined greed that captures the markets, the federated wealth that would enslave the Congress and the Senate are not to be untouched because of public doles. There must be justice between man and man, between class and class, and no 'amount of alms- giving can stone for its absence. This truth will force the Government into the ways of finance that are asso- ciated with Mr. Lloyd George. Wealth must contribute, sickness must be challenged, and poverty must be fought, not in the name of pity, but of justice. This will mean a new era for a nation that has worshipped too long the Almighty Dollar. Pity is frail, vagrant, and very often a makeshift ; but justice is efficient and eternal, and it must he the keynote of all good government both in Britain and America. Here is the secret of this won-derful Democratic victory. Mr. Taft was afraid of wealthy corporations ; Mr. Roosevelt threatened with big words, but flinched in the hour of crisis ; Dr. Wilson has declared upon them a holy war in the name of common justice.

The whole Address throbs with the passion for liberty, political, social, and economic. The President stands for the emancipation of the generous energies of common life. He calls his people to simplicity, industry and peace. He hates the policy of " the big stick" ; he would lead his nation to the uplands, where the air is fresh, the light is clear, and the larger interests of humanity fill up the land-scape. His appeal is to the soul of a great continent. No man can say what will be the immediate fortunes of his Presidency. He will arouse bitter hostilities ; feebler com-rades will fall by the way ; the caucus will intrigue 'against him, and money will rage at his crusade. He may fail for the moment—it is the fate of prophets to suffer—hot his Address will live as the gospel of a new epoch ; it will abide in the world's thought as one of the bravest, wisest, and holiest appeals any patriot has ever addressed to his fatherland.

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168 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.. MARCH 13, 1913

THE CORRESPONDENCE OF PROF. A. S. PEAKE, M.A., D.D.

T. R. J.-How does conscience reveal God V Is there such 'a faculty in man as an unerring conscience? If conscience is capable of erring seriously, is it fit to be man's guide through life?

These questions, as you know, have been much debated, and there is room for no little difference of opinion. Con-science seems to reveal God in the sense that it attests the reality of His being and the holiness of His nature. In other words, the very fact that there is implanted within us what is often an unwelcome monitor, condemn-ing conduct which might be to our interest or our pleasure because it is wrong, is itself a testimony to the existence of what Matthew Arnold called " a power not ourselves which makes for righteousness." But it does not follow from this that conscience is infallible, nor yet that it gives us 'unerring guidance. It bids us be true to the light we have, but it does not guarantee that this light may not be fills° or misleading. The conscience of one age might approve what the conscience of a more enlightened age would repudiate. It may be a duty • to obey our conscience, but it is none the less a duty to educate our conscience. Paul recognises that there may be what he calls a weak, or, as we should say, a morbidly scrupulous conscience. Its pronouncements are not binding on the strong-that is, the more healthy and enlightened-con-science, though love dictates that the weak conscience shall not be wounded and that its scruples shall be treated with tenderness. As a matter of history it is not true that cunscienoe has proved infallible. We must therefore look elsewhere for unerring guidance. Had conscience been enough, a revelation would have been unfleoessary.

W. J.-The words all in all"-for example, in 1 Cor. xii. 6, xv. 28, Eple i. 23, Col. iii. 11-have occasioned me no little difficulty. Are the words contracted or abbre-viated phrases which admit of amplification ?

The phrases are difficult and to some extent ambiguous. They do not in each case represent precisely the same Greek. The first " all " in every case, however, is a neuter plural meaning all things ; the second " all" may be either masculine or neuter, and authorities are divided in some instances. In the first passage the meaning seems to be " all the gifts in all Christian persons." The last passage seems to mean that " Christ is all and is in all the relations of life." The second passage is more difficult, since " in all " may mean "in all persona" or " in all things." The interpretation of the third passage is made extremely uncertain by the ambiguities of interpretation connected with the words rendered "the fulness" and " filleth." Only an intricate exegetical discussion, for which there is no space, could clear up the problem and justify any tentative explanation.

W. H. T.-(1) Do you think that between the events recorded in the first and second verses of Gen. i. there was a long period ending with a catastrophe? (2) Was the Flood universal?

(1) There are two translations of the early verses of . Genesis. I have always preferred that given in the English Version, according to which the first verse is an independent sentence. Many, however, prefer to connect the first verse with ver. 3, treating the second verse as a parenthesis. The translation would then run as follows : ' In the beginning when God created the heaven and the

earth (now the earth was waste and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep and the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters), then God said, Let there be light, and there was light." If this rendering is adopted, there obviously cannot be any interval of the kind between vers. 1 and 2. But neither with the usually accepted translation, which I prefer, do I think there is any such interval. I take the first verse to state in a summary form at the beginning of the narrative that which is to be told in detail in the course of it. (2) I regard it as out of the question that the Flood was universal.

NATIONAL. FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.

The President's Concluding Visits.

The last week of official wanderings has been less exact-ing than a good many of its predecessors, and has been confined to two places in Shropshire. On Tuesday the visit was to Market Drayton, a market town in the New-port Parliamentary division of Shropshire. The Free Churches, considering the population is only just over 5,000, stand very well indeed, and have four or five minis-ters resident in the town. Our services were held in the Baptist Chapel, and were well attended. The President of the National Council preached in the afternoon, and repre-sentatives of all the Free :Churches in the town were present, with some from the country.

At the evening meeting there was a good audience, and the president of the local Council occupied the chair. The Council has an energetic secretary_ and a number of warm friends and supporters. A very encouraging report was read by the secretary, a financial report by the treasurer, and the President of the National Council gave an address. He first met the criticism that is sometimes made against the Free Church Council movement that it is doing nothing, that it is doing too much, and that it busies itself too much with national matters and too little with the dis-tinctly spiritual concerns of the Ohtuches it represents. He contended that Free Churchmen were citizens as well as members of Churches, and had powers and obligations as,such which they could not, and had j10 desire to, ignore, and that there are great and much-needed reforms in our social and national life which can only be obtained by the right exercise of our powers as citizens. He instanced temperance reform in the matter of licensing, the removal of the disabilities under which Free Churchmen suffer by the present Education Acts, the disestablishment and dis-endowment of the Welsh Church, the abolition of all ecclesiastical privilege and monopoly in England, social reform in better housing, wiser land laws, equitable con-ditions of life said labour for the industrial classes, the abolitioii of sweating, the discouragement of gambling, and the suppression of vice. These are matters vitally affecting the social and moral welfare of the community, and no Christian citizen can be indifferent to their claims in his support and co-operation. Christian men serve God by serving their fellow-men, and they can serve by conscientious citizenship, as well as by direct Christian teaching and effort ; and neither department of service should be neglected, nor the one allowed to weaken CT impair the force and effect of the other. The President emphatically pleaded for the regeneration of the man as well as the improvement of his condition, and contended that no social reform will be effective or permanent that is divorced from spiritual regeneration. Wiser and more humane economic conditions will do something, but per-sonal reform will do much more, and they must go hand in hand if the results are to be worthy and enduring. Appreciative votes of thanks closed the proceedings.

Oswestry, a market town and municipal borough in the Oswestry division of Shropshire, was visited on Thursday. Our services here, also, were held in the Baptist Chapel, and were very well attended. Nonconformity is fairly strong here, and most of the ministers of the town were present. The president of the local Council occupied the chair at the evening meeting, an excellent choir was present to lead the service of praise, and a very good report of the work of the Council was read by the secretary, who manifestly gives thought, care and time to the work of his office.

The. President of the National Council was the only speaker, and dealt at length with the distinctly spiritual character of the work of the Free Church Council move-ment. He claimed that the Council was spiritual in the basis on which it rests-loyalty to the message and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ, without the slightest inter-ference with any Church's form of worship, methods of work or form of ecclesiastical administration. He urged on all the members of the Free Churches absolute loyalty to their own Church, and yet to remember that the Kingdom of God is bigger than any Church, and that cordial and complete co-operation are needed to set up the Kingdom of God among men. He claimed that the Free Churches represent the highest spiritual ideals-the unity of the Church without absolute uniformity, the supreme headship of the Lord Jesus Christ of Hi, Aeurch, and no usurpation of that position by Pope or Parliament, the priesthood of all believers and the denial of the exclusive sacerdotal claims of arty mere human priesthood, the vaLdity of the orders of Free Church ministers, whom he claimed to be as real and valid ministers of the Lord Jesus Christ as the Archbishop of Canterbury himself. And he emphasised the spiritual work of the Free Churches-to publish the evangelical message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to incarnate in their character the great principles of their creed, to keep warm and glowing the spirit of personal devotion, to care for the young and bring them to Christ, to follow the example-of their Master who came to seek and save that which is lest! If the Free Churches can only realise these great features of character, and execute this programme of work, their future service to the nation and to humanity will equal or eclipse any of the achievements of the past. The President was warmly thanked for his address.

FINANCIAL SUCCESS AT LEIGH.

ATHERTON SALE OF WORK.

A successful sale of work has been held to meet the liabilities of this new church. The schoolroom was taste-fully decorated, and large companies gathered each day. On Wednesday Mrs. A. Clarke, of Wigan, opened the sale, and Mr. A. E. Hope presided. On Friday, Mr, T. Hamp-son was the opener, Mr. A. P. Taylor presided. On Saturday Alderman P. W. Raffag, M.P., performed the opening ceremony. Eleven scholars under the leadership of Miss Rathbone contributed choice items, and presented purees containing £11 13s. ld. • Revs. J. H. James, F. Jeffs, G. H. Hanney, R. Huddlestone, and J. H. Cretney took part. The financial statement presented by Mr. G. Mason and Mr. Jos. Heaton included the following :ea Donations, including Mrs. A. Clarke £5, Mrs. M. F. Burrows £5, Councillor Smith £2 2s., £31 3s. Bd. ; young ladies' stall, £34 8s. 10d. ; married ladies', £30 3s. 101. ; young men's, £15 lls. 11d. ; refreshments, £7 9s. 3d. ; flowers and sweets, £6 15s. 9d. ; admission, £6 14s. lid. ; Messrs. J. Pearson's and W. Baddiley's book, £4 ls. Junior C.E. stall, £1 13s. 6d. ; sundries, £3 55. 7d. ; total, £141 7s. 5d. This is considered highly satisfactory.

BAZAAR AT BOLSOVER.

A Japanese bazaar has 'recently been held, when the schoolroom was completely transformed. The stalls were well laden with goods, and equally as well patronised each day. The hard work done by secretaries, officials, ladies, and minister was fully rewarded when the amount aimed at was exceeded by £25. The object was the reduc-tion of the debt by the amount of £200. The following; are the items of income :-Church stalls, £65 10s. ld. ; young ladies' stall, £22 17s. 10d. ; young men's stall,, £23 5s. 4d. ; confectionery stall, £8 ; refreshment room, £15 l's. 2d. ; jumble stall, £9 6s. 2d. : donations, £52 12s. 6d. ; admission, £19 ; advertisements, £6 10s. II miscellaneous, £2 10s. 11d. ; total, £225.

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HINTS ON EYESIGHT.

Hypermetropia, or Weak Sight.

is due to the formation of the eye from front to back being too short and rays of light are not focussed properly on the retina until a glass of the necessary power is placed in front of the eye. The symptoms are inability to sea objects clearly near or far when the defect is severe, and only with great strain to the eyes when it is slight ; ib may exist at any age, and is one of the most frequent causes of headache, eye-strain, so-called neuralgia, etc. If you suffer from any of these distressing pains, call on Mr. Aitchison, the well-known optician, of 428, Strand, London, W.C. He will test your sight free of charge, and tell you if glasses will give you relief or not.

A. P. S.-Can you tell me how the nationalities of men came into existence, such as English, Irish, Scotch, etc. ?

English, Scotch, and Irish nationalities are very modern, and to some extent the process has taken place in the clear light of history. We know, for example, that the population of Britain before the pre-Roman occupation was itself composite ; then in the later period we had Anglo-Saxons, Danes and Normans supervening on the British population. The real problem is to explain the origin of the far more ancient peoples, and although a vast amount of work has been -done, especially in recent years, an enormous amount remains to be done. Where we have historical records the problem is simplified, but we have to go back into the dim period where historical documents cannot take us. A good deal can be made out by anatomical study of the skeletons or mummies found in prehistoric graves, where we have a large collection of materials and facilities for comparing one district or one eountrY with another. But research is proceeding so rapidly that books very quickly become out of date, and at any time sensa-tional discoveries may alter the views which anthropolo-gists may consider to be established. A large and recent book by Pref. Sollas, entitled " Ancient Hunters," gives a good statement. Smaller books which deal with im-portant parts of the subject are " The Ancient Egyptians," by Prof. Elliott Smith, and " The Dawn of History," by Prof. Myres.

Arlene-a S. PEAKE. Gairloch, Freshfleld, near Liverpool.

" Livingstone's First Expedition to Africa" (Murray's ; is. Library) appears at an opportune time. The centenaryl celebrations of the great missionary are naturally quicken-1 iniz interest in all Livingstone literature, and this "First, Expedition" is full of absorbing interest to-day, quite apart from the new interest of the centenary.

The Leigh Church may be reasonably congratulated on its debt reduction achievement. The handsome church property has passed through a perilous period since its erection ten years ago. The trustees were at length come pelled to seek the assistance of the District Committee, who secured them conditional offers of help from Con-nexional funds. On similar terms Sir W. P. Hartley also kindly promised help. Under this stimulus the congregae tion has been busily engaged in preparatory work, which culminated in a three days' bazaar, March 5th, 6th, Elth, The decoration adopted was that of " Sunny Climes," a selection of scenery which, added much brightness and pleasant effect. On the first day of opening Councillor . T. G. Dobb, J.P., presided, and the opener was Gee. Holden, Esq. (in the unavoidable absence of his father,- the Mayor). The second day Mr. R. Allen presided, and the opener was Mrs. Henry Bridge. On the third day, the chairman was A. H. Hayward, Esq., and Mrs. James Fogg opened.

The following figures reward the splendidly maintained labours of those who have laboured so devotedly :-Admis-sion, £29 ls. ; married ladies' stall, £133 ; men's stall, £111 5s. 100. ; young ladies', £109 7s. 2d. ; school,. £66 le 4d. ; choir, £29 4s. 5d. ; tea room, £18 2s. 6d. • refreshments, £10 5s. ; donations, £255 18s. 6d. ; anti miscellaneous moneys bring the total realised to £824. This is an admirable example of what a purely working-class congregation, by unity and determination, may do. The long list of donations not over a guinea and many under speaks eloquently of self-sacrifice to those who know, the contributors. One's eyes fill when we learn how a dear woman eighty years old, depending on the Old Age Pension, would give 10s., and that another 10s. teethed. us from another member who has been for long a work-house invalid. Friends in Africa and Canada have also not forgotten us. Another fact which insist intensify appreciation is that the monetary help beyond the bounds of our own circuit does not exceed £20. Within the cir-cuit the Glazebury and Glazebrook societies have given much appreciated assistance. Revs. F. Jeffs, T. Bullock, and W. Huck, who with Messrs. J. Henn and B. l'olden and Mrs. Jeffs have been in the van, give grateful thanks to God and all their helpers.

MARCH 13, 1913 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER

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The Challenge of Experience. Six,—Permit me a word in reply to Rev. G. Sutton

Read, who demurs to the statement I made in my article as to the primacy of religious experience. I stated that this was the final and unanswerable argument for the Christian faith. I did not say that it was the only argu-ment. That is where Mr. Read errs. My position would be "untenable" if I had not taken for granted the hypothesis that Christian experience rests upon a " historic Christ." I said that " we can, and do, vindicate the historicity of the Gospels and the belief of the Gospels." Further, I stated that Christ can only prove Christianity to ns, and the evidence He gives is inward and personal. I have not questioned the "historical fa,cts;" nor have I said that ,Christian experience would be possible without them. While• I hold that the spiritual transcends the historical, I do not say that the latter is superfluous. There is a danger of laying as Much stress upon the historical aspects of the Gospels as upon their spiritual appeaL It is not the record of a life, but the life itself, which is the trans-forming, regenerating force needed in the world. Says the author of " The Quest of the Historical Christ," "It is not Jesus as historically known, but Jesus as spiritually arisen within men, that is significant for our times and can help us. The abiding and eternal in Jesus can only be understood by contact with, His spirit, which is at work in the world. In proportion as 'we have the Spirit of Jesus, we have the true knowledge of Jesus."

Christianity never has stood by intellectual demonstra-tion ; it lives by personal experience. The final, over-whelming, irreversible proof of Christianity is—Christians —Christ's men. Professor James says, " The un-reasoned and immediate assurance is the deep things in as ; the reasoned areument is but a surface exhibition. Instinct leads, intelligence does but follow. If a person feels the presence of a living God, your critical argu-ments, be they never so superior, will vainly set them-selves to change his faith." Is it on the "testimony of Jesus " that we believe in the Fatherhood of God? There is ample proof that He confirms and strengthens our be-lief! but is not this great truth rooted in the spiritual consciousness of mankind ? Before Christ came the cry ascended. " Thou, 0 Lord, art our Father." So of immortality. For the confirmation of this we have to look inward. and not outward. It is part of man as God made him. The history of all the aces is the testimony to the belief in immortality. Religion is primarily an experi-ence of the soul. It is an experience guided by the Spirit, tested by the Scriptures. and is the final and overwhelm-inm proof of our fa i th.—Yours, etc., R. HEPPENSTALL.

The Manse, tlaydon-on-Tyne.

A SUNDAY EVENING WITH "6 RAMSAY GUTHRIE."

By "Wanderer."

Being among the unemployed on Sunday, February p3rd, I elected to spend the day in Leicester. During the afternoon I called upon one of the most prominent figures in the municipal affairs and religious. life of that go-ahead town—Alderman S. Hilton. After tea and a chat on matters pertaining to Zion's meal, we went to Claremont- street Church, with which the Alderman has almost, if not altogether, a life-lcng connection. To her own sarrow and ours, Mrs. Hilton was not well enough to accompany us. The church anniversary services were being held, and the far-famed preacher and author,- ' Ramsay Guthrie," had been secured for the week-end. We arrived early, but a large part of the fine congregation had preceded us. Very few entered the sanctuary after the service commenced. The Claremont-street wor-shippers evidently, like a whole service, and they are an example and reproof to all habitual late-comers. Preacher and choir entered just upon the stroke of time. And what a choir ! It must have been fifty strong. Councillor G. E. Hilton has had charge of the organ and choir since he was eighteen years of age, and he may be gratefully proud of both the quantity and quality of his choir. Apart from the public services, the choir-master deserves well of his church. He conduces a large Young Men's Bible-class on Sunday afternoons. HAS practical interest in financial matters is indicated by the fact that during very recent weeks, by a choir social end. a children's concert, £30 were raised for church purposes, one of them being the purchase of hymnal Supplements for congregational use.

I have often heard the choir do well, but never so excellently as on this occasion. There was heartiness without roughness, accuracy without damping the fires of devotion, a fine blending of musical culture with spiritual fervour. Mr. W. H. Davey, the deputy organist, mani-pulated the instrument with good judgment and feeling. The outstanding musical item was M.endelssohn's "Hear my prayer." Miss F. Alberta Ainge did herself great credit as soloist, and the choir work was above criticism. The hymns were wisely chosen and rendered with reverent enthusiasm. All but one were taken from the new Sup-plement, which has been recently brought into use. The first hymn was No. 646 in the Hymnal, " We saw Thee not when Thou didst come," and it was not divorced from the lovely tune to which it is set. After this we revelled in the new song-book. Nos. 26, 86 and 261 were a feast of song and evangelistic truth. If we did not know them to begin with, we were caught up by their charm and swell ere the first verse ended. The refrains beginning "Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus," " Come unto. Me, and I will give you rest," and "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts " were sung with rare heartiness, and brought with them a wave of evangelistic revival. The preacher must have felt a great uplift. After a vesper had been softly and sweetly sung, the after-meeting commenced with "My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine." No church should delay the adoption of the Supplement a clay longer than is necessary.

The preacher, whom I had not previously heard, was in the evangelistic mood of thought and feeling. The open-ing prayer began, continued, and ended with the "Name which is above every name." We felt that Jesus was in the midst " of us. The lessons were brief, but full of the infinity of Divine grace in Jesus Christ. The text was Luke ix. 43 (R.V.): " And they were all astonished at the majesty of God." That the preacher reads widely was at once evident. Quotations from prominent writers of to-day and of past days formed the chief part of very interesting and graphic introduction. The astonishment of the people was not occasioned by the skill and power of Jesus as displayed in the cure of the sick lad, but by "the' majesty of God." They saw God in Jesus. His speech was the word of God. His authority was the majesty of the Most High. Such is the impression which Jesus has made on all the generations following. Jesus has "the value of God."

The preacher stated, illustrated, enforced, and applied two propositions. (1} The character of Jesus is the glory of God. He claimed to be God. He came forth from God, and was going to God. He was equal with God. He moved about as a man among men, but He was seen to be God. His sinlessness is the proof. His filial conscious-ness is the sign. All other men are relatives ; we see them by contrast to others. Jesus stands alone, peerless, perfect. Dr. Martineau admitted that the God we adore is simply Jesus Christ "with all eLis essential virtues exalted into infinity." And Browning finely expresses the same sublime truth ;

" I say, the acknowledgment of God in Christ, Accepted by the reason, solves for thee All questions in the earth and out of it."

Men cannot form an adequate conception of God except in and through Jesus. (2) The power of Jesus is the grandeur of God. Nature displays the grandeur of God in her lofty mountains, snow-clad summits, forests, rivers, and in her awful silences. Astronomers and geologists must often be profoundly awed by the majesty of the Creator. But there are grander glimpses of the Infinite Majesty than Nature affords. The power needed to save a soul! Think of the drunkard redeemed from his enslavement, a worldling renewed in every thought and motive. Is not that majestic? Consider all the trans-formations taking place on the mission fields of the world! Nothing is of any avail to us save a personal assurance of Has Saviourhood. If we know that we are saved we shall know that He is Divine. If we know that He has power to forgive sins, here and now, and in us, we shall be "astonished at the majesty of God," and the wonder will grew. His beauty will entrance, and His love abound.

'Such is a brief outline of a service and a sermon which

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL WORLD.

Sunday-schools and Foreign Missions.

By Rev. W. Spedding. The Livingstone Centenary affords all our Sunday-

schools a enlendid opportunity. It is an oppor-tunity of making the young people acquainted with this great missionary's life, and work, and also of creating and quickening their interest in foreign missions generally and of our own in particular. The cause of religion and of the whole Church stands to gain in the approaching celebrations, but their greatest effect should be upon the young life of Christen-dom. It should receive an enlargement of Christian vision, an elevation of ideals in Service, and an endowment of enthusiasm which should lead to emulation and conse-cration in all things which make for spiritual heroism. While a missionary under the auspices of one particular society—namely, the London Missionary Society—yet so unique are Livingstone's place and work in the evangeli-sation of the great Dark Continent that he belongs to all the Churches, and the whole of the Christian world joins in doing honour to his name. Special meetings will be held in Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, West-minster Chapel, Albert Hall, and on Sunday next the Churches throughout the country will, more or less, with adult schools, brotherhoods, and kindred institutions, commemorate the centenary of Livingstone's birth and emphasise the lessons of his distinguished life. In this commemoration the Sunday-schools must and will find a place. The story of Livingstone, and especially of his earlier life, is wonderfully fascinating to the youthful mind. However briefly and simply told, it cannot fail to fire the imagination and inspire the heart with noble emotions. All our young people should know it. Celebration in. the School.

For teachers who wish to make themselves conversant with the facts of the life and work of the great missionary there is an abundance of Livingstone literature, and most of it is published very cheaply. " David Livingstone," by Rev. C. Silvester Horne, and "Livingstone the Path-finder," by Basil Matthews, are both excellent books. Nearly all the religious journals, and Sunday-school maga-zines in particular, have recently given full sketches of Livingstone, so that there is no lack of information for either teacher or preacher. We should urge another perusal of Mr. Guttery's stirring article in the pages of thisjournal a week ago, and also that of Rev. H. B. Kendall in the Leader of to-day. Rev. W. Melville Harris, M.A., Secretary of the Young People's Depart-ment of the Congregational Union, has specially prepared an- order of service for use in the Sunday-school on March 16th. Such an order of service is very appropriate in the schools of the Church with which Dr. Livingstone was directly associated, but it might be fittingly used in nearly all schools. In fact, it would not be difficult for any superintendent to arrange an order for that day which would include missionary hymn, selected Scripture, and brief talk on the heroism and devotion of this famous missionary. It would do both the young people and the cause of foreign missions a world of good. The young people might be further interested by appropriate exer-cises in missionary readings, or recitations, or solos. Young nature is tender and impressionable, and nothing appeals to it more strongly than a picture of the heroin The child loves heroes. Missionary Literature.

There should not be any scarcity of missionary litera-ture in the Sunday-school. It should find a large place on the shelves of all school libraries and in all prize distri-butions. The stories of Livingstone, Moffat, Grenfell, Mackay, Paton, Gilmour, Chalmers, and many other heroes of the mission field should be in the hands of youth and maidenhood. It was through reading the story of a German medical missionary that Livingstone's heart was first moved towards the mission field. The missionary literature of our own Church should find circulation in our schools, and God has Oven us many heroic toilers on the African field. Happily, the young people's missionary department is now issuing a fine series of booklets written by our African missionaries. They should get in every Sunday-school. "In and Around the Oren Country," by Rev. W. J. Ward, and "Our Fernandian Missions," by Rev. N. Boocock, are capital volumes, and others by Rev. T. Stones and Mrs. Kerswell are in preparation. The Book ROODS is to be commended for its enterprise, and should be supported by a large circulation of the books. Missionary speeches for juvenile meetings have been written by Revs. J. W. Venables and J. Cl. Mantripp, which should be wisely used. There should be no lack of interest through lack of information on missionary work. Resources of the School.

The Sunday-school possesses great resources in the supply of both men and money. It has freely given both. These resources are accessible to sympathetic in-terest and intelligent organisation. Rev. S. T. Hen-shaw has laboured long and admirably in this department. There is undoubtedly a forward movement all along the lines of our young people's interest in foreign missions. It is one of the most promising omens of the religious times. There is still much more to be achieved. The Sunday-school is destined to take a larger plane in the evangelisation of heathen nations. Already it is linked up with foreign missions in every nook and corner of the heathen world. The missionary's greatest asset is his work among the young. The mission school is the key to the future. Through the child the conquest of the world for Christ will be secured. Sunday-school work of the most up-to-date type is being done on many a foreign field. Before me lies a copy of the graded lessons in the Korean language. We should like to link np the schools on Primitive Methodist African missions more closely with our own Sunday-school organisation in this oonntrje and make the tie vital and helpful.

will long be an inspiring memory and stimulus. If just one word of criticism may be allowed, it is this : If people must cough in a public service, they might reduce the loudness of the explosions to the lowest possible degree. The preacher and the congregation were needlessly dis-turbed. But apart' from this little fault the service was a near approach to the ideal of what a Sunday evening service should be. To the preacher, and to the friends at Claremont-street, more and still more success, and many thanks.

FUNERAL OF REV. W. G. T. PARKER.

After the service held in Redhill Church, as reported in our last issue, the remains of the late Rev. W. C. TrevelyaneParker were conveyed to Manchester, where they arrived about noon on Tuesday, .and were tenderly deposited in the Higher Ardwick Church, where Mr. Parker's early religious impressions were received, and almost under the shadow of the mural tablet which per- petuates the memory of his beloved and honoured father, who was called home, after a long and strenuous career, six years ago. The service commenced at two o'clock, and by that hour the mourners had arrived. There came, too, many old friends and former associates at Ardwick and other places, some travelling far to pay the last tribute of respect. Rev. J. Yearsley was present. Revs. H. Rose and H. F. Johnson and Mr. D. Oldham represented Newton and Hyde Circuit. Rev. John Fleming (United Methodist) represented the National Endeavour Council. Rev. A. Wilkes conducted the service, assisted by Rev. E. A. Steen and others. The hymns were "Rock of Ages" and "For ever with the Lord." Rev. H. Ross read the Lesson, and Rev. J. Fleming offered prayer. Rev. J. Watkin, a life-long friend, delivered a tenderly conceived and finely expressed address, recalling Mr. Parker's happy boyhood and promiseful youth, touching upon the early develop- ment of his piety and aptitude for Christian work, fitting him for what it soon appeared would be his life-work. We were reminded of his conspicuous organising ability as shown at the Edinburgh Conference, and of his intense interest in the young as illustrated in his work on the

National C.E. Council. But above all it was his character that compelled the highest admiration. "He was a good man." To live without reproach was a great achievement, and for it we ought to give God thanks. Now he had gone and the home was shadowed and bereft. But not on the note of sadness would the speaker close. Jesus would be the Companion of the lonely and the Comforter of the bereaved. As for our brothee he Had passed into the fuller life that is ageless and deathless. Then, to the lofty strains of the Funeral March, the impressive service ended.

Forty minutes later we stood beside the open grave in the beautiful Southern Cemetery where many of our sainted dead slumber. The soft spring breezes were blow ing, and the warm sun was shedding welcome rays as if to woo nature back to verdure after the long sleep of winter. The birds singing from the distant trees added a touch of sweetness to the sad closing rites. The com-mittal sentences were pronounced by Rev. A. Wilkes, the rest of the service being taken by Rev. J. Yearsley, who closed with a tender prayer and the benediction.

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CHAPTER VII.—continued. In full intent of his self-appointed mission, when his

brother entered his home Joe greeted him with : " Now, then, number five, M. I should think you feel

pretty. well- ashamed of yourself, dunno you Of all the ackering, stammering preachers I've ever heard, you take the biscuit."

" Mr. Wentworth," interposed Miss Davies. "I want, personally, to thank you for the sermon to-night. To me it was a very great inspiration. I suppose you under-stand your brother, but I have already came to the ccae. elusion that he does not mean half of what he says."

" There is defamation of character, if you like,' cried Joe. "Rufe Wentworth, binno you going to defend a poor, unprotected male mortal in your own house. I call it shameful, and if it wonno that there is beef and pickled cabbage for supper, I'd go home and not darken your doors again. I sliouldna wonder if there's an apple pie warming in the oven, too, for I know what a glutton you are, and it binna every woman that can make an apple pie like the missis here. If you had pie regular that had crusts that a dog would turn its nose up at you'd be glad to get a slice out of a pie that has not a nightmare and indigestion in every square inch." The housekeeper flushed, but said nothing; but when they were driving home she turned to him and said :

" Mr. Wentworth, I wish to leave the Red Acres in the morning. I could not think of staying longer after the remarks that you made before supper. I hope the next housekeeper will be able to bake pies to your liking."

" Git, lass,' he said to the horse, evidently taken by surprise. " I never do business on a Sunday," he con-tinued, when he had time to collect himself. "The vicar says it dunno square wi' the Catechism. But if it weren't Sunday, I should say, first, it wonno your apple pies that I was talking aboot, which stand top of the list of all apple pies that were ever made or eaten. I'd lay a hundred pounds agen a threepenny bit on that, and win easily. Secondly, I understood, in case we didna suit one another, we had to grin and bear it for four weeks. I have it down in the loveliest handwriting that it was to be a month's notice on either side. An agreements an agreement, all the world o'er, and I'll take care that you stick to yours, or I'll know the reason. why."

" Then I shall leave a month from now," said Miss Davies.

"Humph," replied Joe. "Notices binna valid given on a Sunday. Just take a bit of time to think it over, say for twelve months, and then, if you must leave, you must ; but it wunno be long after that there'll be a funeral at the Red Acres, and. I hope it will lie heavy on your conscience. But, lest those apple pies should disturb your sleep, you ask our Rufe if I didna give you a cer-tificate as an up-to-the-stars-and-down-to-the-bottom-of-the-sea-cook-and-pie-maker last week when I saw him? If he says ' No,' then I'll eat pickled walnuts till I'm fit only for a speechless figure in a chamber of horrors."

" I wonder, Mr. Wentworth," Miss Davies said at length, "why you take such a delight in teasing people and making them uncomfortable?"

" Aye! " said Joe, "I wonder myself. But I think it runs in the blood, like gout and big mouths. I once knew a family out West who had big mouths, and it went back fox three generations. They had mouths so big that -they could take breakfast., dinner, tea and supper at the same time. One of them swallowed a team of oxen and another a farm."

" Mr. Wentworth " " It's as true as that beef never grew on the bones of a

pig. They took it in the form of cold whiskey and hot rum. But here we are at home. Good neat, lass. I'll look after the hoss and lock up. And dunno you worry about anything that I say. The Red- Acres has been proud of its master for years, but if'it binna prouder of its housekeeper before six months are over, then I have never seen a pig with two ears or a cow with one tail."

CHAPTER VIII.

A PRESENTATION.

" You can uever bring a ' crab to walk straight"— Aristophanes. .

The Vicar of Summerton had attracted the attention of his superiors by his transparent sincerity and devotion to duty, and his fine Christian character. A certain Dean, given to appetite, had been to a supper party, and had eaten oysters, and cold chicken, and apple pie, and drunk sherry in such quantities as to bring on an acute attack of indigostion, which resulted in a -hurried visit of the doctor and a pretentious funeral. A Bishop preached an eloquent sermon on the noble qualities of the defunct ecclesiastic, so that, considering the hurried and un-expected character of his removal, everything that good taste and the proprieties demanded was done in the mournful circumstances. Then. the vacant Deanery, with all its emoluments, was offered to Bedford Bird. When Rufus Wentworth saw the announcement in a daily paper, he went to his greenhouse and sat down in gloomy medita-tion. The vicar counted for so much in his future schemes for the welfare of the village. The two men, Churchman and Methodist. represented the best in their respective creeds, and their respect for one another

deepened into affection and love. The whole moral tone of the parish had been improved by the Vicar's presence and teaching, and Rufus feared -that his removal might undo to some extent the good work already accomplished.

As for his brother Joe, he would suffer no word of dis-paragement of the Vicar in his presence, although he himself tried the temper and patience of the good man sorely. Since the time when, in a great moral crisis in his own history, the Vicar had followed him to a certain public-house in Whitehurst, and rescued hint from a drunken bout, he had attended church regularly on the Sunday morning, and had eschewed all intoxicating liquors, though he gave them to his men, or such of them as preferred beer to milk.

There are a couple of men in Summerton, who are like ohapters taken out of the Bible," he said. " The Vicar is the Ten Commandments clothed in a surplice, and our Rufe is a big slice out of the Sermon on the Mount, dressed in a pepper-and-salt suit and a billyoeok."

But, in spite of his good opinion, Joe would occasionally offer criticism that were specially designed and calculated to wound the dignified, clergyman.

" That sermon, sir," he said one Sunday morning, " had been pickled, hadn't it? There was a fine, ancient, eighteen-years' flavour about it, like old port. I think the proper text for it would be, ' Lo, these many years have I served thee.' "

" No, sir, I made it last week," replied the Vicar, who was perhaps more sensitive on the subject of his preaching than anything else.

"Then it must ha' bin old stuff served up afresh," re-joined Joe. "Kind of Irish stew, scraps and bits that's bin left over, eh? Some folks like that sort of thing, but give me a good cut off the joint."

But, though from sheer love of teasing, he was a thorn in the side of the Vicar, he valiantly championed his cause everywhere, and was prepared to fight any man straight away who said anything in depreciation of the clergyman. And so it happened that while Rufus sat brooding over the news, his brother came riding up ta hot haste.

"Now then, Rufe, have you heard the news ? " "Do you mean about the Vicar?"

"Yes," he replied. " You Sunlit ..ton folks dunno mean to let him leave, do you

"I'm afraid that we canno help it," answered Rufus. "He's worthy of something better than Summerton."

"I should just think lie is," replied Joe. " There binna a Bishop on the Bench that's fit to hold a candle to him. But he monno be allowed to leave for all that."

"How are we going to help it ? " asked Rufus. "Draw up a petition, and get it signed by every mother's

son in the parish, and if anybody won't sign it, duck 'em in the horse pond."

" I dunno think there is anybody but what would sign it fifty times over if that would keep him.' We have all learned to love him."

" Then show your love by doire something practical. Subscribe a purse of gold and give it to him. I believe in love that dunn,o faint when the collection. box comes round. My share shall be £10, and Miss Davies will give another."

"But can. Miss Davies afford to give so .much?" asked Rufus. " She ought not to be allowed to be over-generous."

"Rufe, did you ever hear what became of the frog that wouldna, mind its own business, but tried to teach

sparrows how to fly?" • No."

" Well, he climbed on a wall, spread out his legs, and fell and broke his neck."

"I see," laughed Rufus ; "but who's to take the lead in this matter?"

" Why you " answered Joe. "You are as thick wi' him as five in a hed, and the folks will do what you ask 'em."

"It wouldna do. The first move should come from the -Church folks. But all the Methodists will sign, aye ! and give, too."

" Well." said Joe, " you go and see Sir John Crook-worth. He's your man. And tell him when he draws up the petition to put it strong. Tell the Vicar that if he dunno stop we will all get drunk and pull the churoTi steeple down out of spite. And we will boycott the man that comes to take his place, and starve him out as sure as cheese is made from milk."

" Du.nno talk nonsense. Neither money nor anything else will influence him, but his own sense of the Divine leading. He is likely to know better than any of us what he ought to do, for he keeps the altar light burning in his own soul."

"1 dunno what you are drivin' at," said Joe. "But there's many a man that needs a bit of assistance to make up his mind, and an extra ounce thrown in here and there helps him to decide. Now I'm off ; but if you let Mr. Bird leave Summerton you deserve to get ' a high-flyer' next time, who wunno allow the Methodists so much as a look in at the glory land, not even from a balloon—a candle-burnin', incense-meltin' Roman in disguise, who will call you ' a heretio' and ' a schismatic,' who would like to see all the chapels in a blaze, and have all the children taught that if they binna confirmed they binna saved ; and if they go so much as to a Dissenter's picnic they are damaging their chances of ever playin' in the band above. That's the sort. I hope you'll get ; and, mind, I'll back him up hill and down dale."

"1 dunno need any threats of that sort to induce me ,fro do all I can to keep him " replied Rufus. " If it depend on me he would stay, but I'm afraid that I shall not have much influence wi' him in this matter. Anyhow, I'll see Sir John, and get him to make the first move."

Never was there a more unanimous tribute to a man's goodness than the petition which the next week was pre-sented to the Vicar, •for every inhabitant in the village over eighteen years of age signed it. The good man, who, truth to tell, had been greatly disturbed in his soul at the call he had received, immediately put it aside, and assured the deputation, which represented all classes of the community, that he had no ambitions which could not be satisfied in .his present sphere, and that he desired nothing more than to feel that he was helping forward the Kingdom of Heaven.

It was with a sense of relief that they retired and forthwith formed themselves into a committee to carry out the second part of Joe's suggestion—viz., to get up a suitable testimonial to present to the Vicar. The response surpassed the highest expectations of the promoters, and no less a sum was collected than £250, which it was deter-mined should be presented to the Vicar with an illu-minated address, and that Rufus Wentworth should make the presentation at a public meeting.

Joe Wentworth's name appeared on the list for half-a-crown, but some of the committee knew that he figured under at least three nom de plumes for several sums, amounting in all to £25. The Vicar was deeply moved by this demonstration of affection on the part of his people, but refused to apply the money to his own private use, and suggested it should go to provide a nurse for the poor—a suggestion that was carried out. He had no thought but for his people, and was constantly devising fresh schemes for their temporal and spiritual welfare.

" The worst of it is," said Joe, discussing the plan of the Vicar's with his brother, " you canno do much for a man who has made up his mind to live independent of money. His happiness dunno depend on his banking account, and there he has the best of it. If I drop a few sovereigns I'm as mad as a pup wi' a sore head, and lose a neet'e sleep, but I believe it wouldna trouble him if the Bank of England went smash."

" Yes," replied Rufus, "he's an example to all of us. He is always living in the 'don't worry ' chapter. For calm, sincere faith I've never met his equal. I've not heard him grumble yet."

" My ! but I have. He combed my hair wi' the garden rake more than once. But that was a very poor speech you made last meet, Rea I never heard you do wuss."

"Is that so? " answered Rufus. "Well, Sir John said he never heard a finer presentation speech in his life."

"He binna a judge," replied Joe. "He moves in high life, where good feedin' and bad speakin' go together. I was once in the House of Lords. I had a desire to see what it was like, and of all the dreary, don't-get-excited sort of speechifying I ever heard, that beat all. The pace was that of a donkey's trot when he's meditatin' on the taste of carrots. You can't beat that at your wurst, and your beet might be better. Now, if the com-mittee had had sense enough to put me there last neat, I should have said semethin' that would have surprised them."

"Dynamite binna the thing for a social gatherin'," laughed Rufus. " They asked me because they thought they'd better be safe than sorry. We should, likely, have had the whole village by the ears by now if you had made a speech."

" Well, I once heard a chap from London give a lecture on 'Lecturin',' and he said that the way to be popular was to 'cultivate the unexpected,' and I've taken his advice ever since. What's the use of goin' to hear a man talk if you know beforehand what he'll say?"

(To be continued.)

AN EVENING WITH THE SUPPLEMENT.

In the Wangford Circuit, composed entirely of villages, the success of a choral festival depends upon the weather to a very large extent, and this year, for the second year in succession, the weather was most unkind. Monday, the 3rd inst., was the only rainy day we have had for a long time, and towards evening there was a steady downpour. This year also there was not so wide a range of appeal. We chose the new Supplement as the source of all the items on the programme, and as among villages new tune books have a tardy circulation, we were limited for the hymns sung by the choirs to those of the selection pub-lished in leaflet form by the Book Room. However, we surmounted all our difficulties. There was a good muster of the choirs, and the people gathered in good numbers and good spirits. There was no desire to be miserable in order to show how happy they could be. Mr. A. H. Aldrich made a splendid chairman. Short addresses were given by Mr. W. G. Holmes and Rev. J. C. Mantupp, Mr. Ernest Holmes was the conductor. Miss Wright (Yox-ford) sang "Homeland " as a solo very sweetly. "Cross-ing the Bar," and " Rest" were rendered as quar-tettes. The tunes chosen were "Stocton," " Hazle-wood," " St. Joseph," " Seth," " St. Margaret," "All Hallows," "Dominus Regit Me," " Waiting," "Com-monwealth," and "Gerontius " (to 230 hymnal). The singing was most inspiring, and although only the fringe of our new possession was touched, interest was aroused which will lead to profitable exploration of the devotional wealth this new collection has made avail-able for our worship. We were sorry not to be able to use more of the civic hymns and the children's hymns, for the notes of courageous and steadfast piety expressing life's vocation need to be heard oftener in our public ser-vices. But we have made a start in the new direction, and the rich reaping that remains will be an inspiration for our next festival.

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172 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER MARCH 13, 1913

THE EMPTY TOMB. International Lesson for Sunday, Mar. 25, 1913:

Mark xvi. 1-11. G.T., 1 Cor. xv. 20 (R.V.).

By Henry J. Pickett.

I.-The wonder described in ver. 8 is inseparable from the story of that first Easter day, and the season of the year in which it is our privilege to consider it. " Eostre"- the goddess of dawn or of spring, supposed by our heathen Saxon ancestors to call the new life to the earth-is still for us, as for them, the season of happy wonder and delight. We never tire of the mystery and the joy of the spring's renewal, and the re-appearance of life in nature in the place of death. And this wonder and dre'ad, the surprise and unbelief, described in vers. 5, 8, 11, and written across the whole face of the Resurrection story, is one of the most convincing proofs of its actual occurrence. Such a story could not have been woven out of any imagination, for it was inconceivable. The first witnesses needed proof upon proof to convince them they were not the victims of some unexplained trick. They came prepared to minister to a dead Christ, not to be ministered to by the living Jesus. The miracle of the empty tomb-for Peter and John entered it, so that their testimony is added to that of the women has never been explained by those who deny the physical resurrection, for -what became of the body? The transformation in the first witnesses themselves, from hopelessness through doubt, to rapturous *delight and testimony, is proof positive that we are dealing here with the most glorious truth.

II.-The entire narrative, as supplied by Mark, is a tribute to the faculty in us which no death can destroy-the love faculty. Love on the human side. Love, tender, solicitous, victorious and redeeming on the Divine side. And those who love Jesus most will still see most in this story of the "new beginning" of His work.

The Watching of Love explains the anxiety, the travel, the intended ministry of the women, and the revealing, assuring, commanding ministry of the angel. And attention should be fastened upon the very fitting fact that the first heralds of the Resurrection-the entrance to the larger ,ministry of Jesus-as the heralds of the Birth, the entrance to the local ministry of Jesus, are the preachers from Heaven! (ver. 5). Heaven's unchanging interest in the happenings of earth ! Heaven's unresigning control of earth's affairs! This makes the earth life attractive ; for it means that Heaven does for us what we cannot do. Before we reach our greatest difficulties, the angel has been there and i ernoved the stone ! Earth is the arena of angel ministry. No impossibility blocks the way of eager, affectionate, un-selfish service. Let the class never forget that before us and our difficulty there is always the watching, preventing, powerful ministry of Heaven. Turning to the first human visitors to the tomb, the two Marys and Salome, it is easy to see how their solicitude and intended work of anointing represents the love that outlasts death. Love had prevented deep that night following the Sabbath, for Matthew says it had " began to dawn.' What affection that burden of spices represents ! And what love is expressed in their wonder as to how they would remove the stone! (These rolling. stones are still to be seen in the tombs of the kings in Jerusalem, standing in their stone grooves, in shape like the old grinding-stones of our villages, weighing from half a ton upwards.) Let it be understood that such eagerness of love for Divine things and delivering angels are never far apart!

III.-This naturally leads on to The Revelation to Love.

Love never seeks the Divine in vain. Earnestness, sincerity, determination, always, as in this case, finds the angel and the Lord. We make a great mistake when we allow our doubts, depressions, difficulties, to keep us from our Master, or when we take them to doubters or out-siders. If we really want light and deliverance, we must seek the companionship of our Supreme Love. (a) Triumph is the comforting and assuring revelation of the angel (ver. 6). And proof is offered, sufficient and final. Again and again, in the presence of the crowds who ignore Jesus, and the apparent success of evil, we need just this strong word of victory. Spite the watoh, the seal, the confidence of Christ's enemies, as surely and as easily as daybreak, He, in His own time, came forth as Conqueror. Let us never forget that it is true of Him : " He shall not fail, nor be discouraged." (b) Forgiveness is also part of the Resurrection revelation and music (ver. 7). The love message to the Apostles is an invitation to return, and, included in it, a full forgiveness of their cowardice. Mark only, who probably owes it to his companionship with the man himself, adds, "And Peter." To him, because he had most openly and deeply sinned. No wonder Peter proclaimed later the gospel contained in Acts v. 31! It is this truth of the "open door" made possible by Jesus which, in the face of our failures, gives hope to life. (c) Leadership is also part of the Resurrection mimic (ver. 7). No matter how advanced men are in any part of the world, or in any department, Christ is always first. And Tie day nor danger need be dreaded, for Christ is there before us.

IV.-But to all this is added the mercy of The Service Appointed to Love.

For the luxury and salvation of some congenial work is part of the permanent resurrection gospel. And the service is always twofold (a) Witness, (b) co-operation (vers. 7-11). Take the verses referring to Mary Mag-dalene, for whether the verses from ver. 8 are in their proper order here or not, the teaching remains. It is the order Jesus enjoined on His own from the first. "Go and tell." Exhibit the signs of your own changed temper, speech, deed, life. This always wins. And in such witness we are "working out," though with "fear and trembling," the salvation which Gad has first "worked in" for His good pleasure.

A PRAYER OF PENITENCE. Endeavour Topic for Week beginning March 16:

Psalm li.

Penitence begins in a consciousness of sin and a realisation of its moral heinousness. It is the first stirring of the breath _of God in us, the sign of returning moral health. Penitence does not spring from fear of consequences so much as from hatred of evil and shame of indulging in it. In one of his dialogues Plato has shown that there is no escaping the penalty of sin, and no possibility of peace until it is faced. The wrongdoer, he says, who is convicted and punished is happier than one who gets off scot-free. A sinner may shun detection and never be brought before an earthly tribunal ; but there is a more awful- tribunal which he cannot escape. It tracks him ruthlessly with a slow bitter torture, and there is no deliverance for him until he faces his sin and confesses it and accepts the consequences. Sin not only wrongs those sinned against and the sinner, but it is also an offence against God. Sin is lawlessness, the one thing that cannot be tolerated in any well-ordered community. God cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allow-ance, but punishment is not the only way out ; the love of God leads us to hope in His pardoning mercy.

1. Penitence and Pardon.-The first part of the Psalm is chiefly a prayer for forgiveness. The writer realises his personal responsibility and speaks of "my transgression" and "my sin." He does not throw the blame on circum-stances, and, though he refers to the taint of heredity, he accepts full responsibility. The penitent's cry for mercy is a prayer God delights to answer in accordance with His loving-kindness. The cry for pardon is accompanied with a prayer for purity. It is not sufficient that the writing which makes the past story of our life should be blotted out ; The chapters yet to be written must be clean. God can not only forgive the past, but can keep sin from hence-forth having dominion over us. The love of evil is ex-pelled from our lives by the expulsive power of a new affection-the love of God. The late Queen Victoria once visited a paper mill, and expressed surprise when the manager explained that they had a chemical process by which every bit of colour could be removed from the great heap of dirty stained rags lying before her and that they could lss made into beautiful white paper. In the labora-tory of the Divine Love there is provision made whereby men may "wash their robes and make them white in the blood of the Lamb."

2. Purity and Power.-In the second part of the Psalm the writer promises grateful service and public praise. The pardoned and purified life is ever the most eloquent witness to God's ways. Pure living is essential for powerful service; we cannot`do God's work with soiled hands-" Ye must be clean that bear the vessels of the Lord." But in addition to the silent testimony of a purified life it is incumbent upon us to declare God's righteousness and show forth His praise. If we have been cured of some physical ailment we are not ashamed to tell our friends of the remedy. Why should we hesitate to tell them of the remedy for sin and uncleanness? If God has redeemed us, let us "give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name." S. G. DELAFIELD,

BAZAAR AT GRIMSBY.

Grimsby First Circuit is pledged to take a third Approved List minister next July, and in anticipation of this it was resolved to purchase a house and ask the various churches to raise the money, each church having a definite sum allotted as its levy. Victoria-street, the mother church, was asked to raise £120, which it did by a bazaar last November. Flottergate agreed to raise £250, and for this purpose a bazaar was held last week. The first day's opening was preceded by a luncheon, which brought in £8. The opening ceremony was presided over by Mr. H. E. Knott, J.P. (in the absence of Mrs. T. Robinson, of Cleethorpes, who had been called to London to visit a daughter seriously ill), and Mrs. R. W. Roberts declared the bazaar open. Mrs. Swindells (the wife of a local doctor) performed the opening ceremony on the second day, and Mr. Joseph Bemrose presided. A large crowd gathered each day, and the effort was most success-ful. It had been decided that any amount raised above £250 should be divided between the trust and the society funds. Previous efforts : Initial social, £8 ; married ladies', £12 10s. ; married men, £21 5e ; young people, £22 7s. ld. ; collections and donations at bazaar openings, £24 lls. 10d. ; refreshments, £31 16s. 2d. ; two congrega-tionil stalls, respectively £77 113s. 7d. and £50; china stall, £46 17s. ; sweets, £10; fruit and flowers, £7 16s. 4d. ; young people, £6 10s. 11d. ; Band of Hope, £5 2s. ; married men, £5 lls. 3d. ; boots, £3 17s. 1Ld. ; ice cream, £2 is. ; concerts and various items, £6 5s. 8d. ; balance from sewing teas, £15 Os.; sale of cards by scholars, £6 6s. ; quotation book, £6 10s. ; handbook, £5 16s. ; total, £376 lie. 9d.

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Hearts. A WONDERFUL SACRIFICE. Read Genesis xxii., verses 1 to 19.

Long, long ago, when people did not know so much about God as we do, they had the strangest thoughts aboui what would please Him. Sometimes they took sheep or oxen, and having killed them, burnt their bodies as an offering. They meant, in this Way, to show God that they remembered Him, and that they wanted Him to think' kindly of them and answer their prayers. If they were in very -great trouble or if they wished to show God how highly they regarded Him, they would take one of their children and offer him up as an offering to God. They felt sure that when God saw they were willing even to give up one of their children for Him, He would be moved to have pity on them, and show them special favour.

But God was not pleased at all with this sacrifice of children, and He determined that as soon as ever He could He would teach them a better way. After waiting a long time God's opportunity came. And in this way. When Abraham was getting to •be an eld man, he had one son named Isaac, whom he loved as dearly as his own life. Sometimes, as he watched Isaac at play, and heard his childish laughter and talk, he thought of the people who gave up their children as a sacrifice to God. And he said to himself : "I would not like to offer up say son, It would break my heart"

He said this to himself often, and every time he heard of anybody making such a sacrifice, he said to Sarah, his wife:

" Wouldn't it be terrible if we had to lose our Isaac ? 13 think I would rather die myself than have him die." •

And Sarah was of the same mind as her husband. Thai there came a day when Abraham was thinking about God and about Isaac, and the thought came to him :

" If God really wanted me to offer up Isaac as a sacri-fice, I wonder if I could do it. But He will never want me to do that, because He has said that Isaac will grow up, and' that he will have children of his own, and they also will have sons and daughters, until at last there is built up a great nation. No. God will never want me td part with Isaac."

Years sped on, and Isaac grew until he was nearly ad big as his father, who loved him and rejoiced in his growth. Then one day-or, perhaps, it was in the night-, Abraham heard again that mysterious Voice, which had spoken to him before Isaao was born. He knew it was the Voice of God, and as plainly as could be the Voice said e

"Abraham take now thy son, thine only son, whom; thou lovestsaac-and offer him for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of."

The words sounded awful and strange, but they were as plain as anything could be. Abraham couldn't under-, stand why God should want him to do this, but he knew that if God wished it, it would be right. So early next mornipg he chopped some wood, got a big basket of food, had the wood and food placed upon an ass, and with two young men and Isaac, started out on his journey. All one day they walked, then slept out in the field all night Another day they journeyed, and another night they slept, On the third day Abraham was looking ahead, and his eyes lighted upon a hill, and he knew that was to be the place of the offering. Bidding the young men stay with the ass, he put the bundle of wood on Isaac's shoulders, and himself carrying fire, -burning in a small grate, they journeyed 'toward the hill. Isaac thought his father was very quiet, and that there was something strange about their journey, so at last he said :

"Father, we have got fire and wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?"

Not quite knowing yet how the journey would end; Abraham said : "My son, God sent me on this journey, and He will provide the lamb for a burnt offering."

When they reached the hill top, Abraham sot some big stones and built an altar. Then he had to tell Isaac what God had bidden him do. Isaac asked many questions,: such as:

"Are you sure God told you to kill me? Did not God say that I should live and one day have a home and children of my own7"

And his father answered him : "It is true that- Gal said you would grow up and have children, but I am sure He told are to bring you here and offer you for ai burnt offering. I don't know exactly what God means tode, but if you die, He is able to raise you up from the dead', and in some way I am sure He will keep His word about you."

At that Isaac was content, for, like his father, he believed in God. So Abraham bound him, laid him arm the altar, lifted un his knife and was about to slay him, when. Out of the blue, sky, there sounded a voice, telling Abraham not to slay his son. Soon a ram lay dead and burning on the altar, and in a few hours father and son were on their happy journey towards home. Two persons -not to say three-had learned something. God now knew that Abraham would do anything to please Rims and Abraham understood that God did not want such 's sacrifice as lie had thought to offer, but wanted His people to obey Him to the uttermost, even though they might no understand all God's commands and ways.

New members received at any time. Send name, age and address, with promise to be kind t' dumb animals and to the people you meet and live with. Badges are one penny each, and an extra penny stamp for postage. Mark letters "Guild," and send to Rev. Manua June, 10, Princes-avenue, Grimsby.

MARCH 13, 1913

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 173

BEVERLEY DEBT REDUCTION.

GRACIOUS DAYS AT DEWSBURY. An impressive service was held at Dewsbury Chapel on

Sunday,' March 2nd, when at the close of a mission con-ducted by Mr. J. C. Sayer, twenty-five young people were received into Church membership. The young people came forward individually to the communion rail, where Rev. P. W. James gave them the right hand of fellowship. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was afterwards administered. The spiritual power of this service will never be forgotten. Mr. J. C. Sayer is well known as the blind evangelist, he having been deprived of his sight ten years ago. His visit to Dewsbury was eagerly anticipated, and the best expectations have been realised. The work has been characterised by reality, and with a growing and beautiful influence. Mr. Sayer reads the lessons and the hymns without any visible aid, each service revealing mar-vellous powers of memory and resource. The visible results of the mission were seen at the reception service, but, in addition, the whole church has been awakened, inspired to fuller consecration and a great passion for souls. The visit has been historic and will be long re-membered, with great thanksgiving to God who has used the " blind preacher " in such marvellous ways.

PROGRESS AT SKIPTON.

A most successful effort was made to reduce the debt, Itei. Wednesday Market Church and to meet current ex-penses by the holding of a three nights' " At Home" and a " Dutch Market " on February 25th, 26th and 27th. Splendid concerts were given each night by efficient artistes. On Tuesday the artistes were Mrs. Bowker, of Newcastle, Dr. Archdale, and Messrs. L. Hallam and E. Annakin. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodge acted as host and hostess, and the chair was occupied by Mr. William Arm-strong. Mr. H. A. Styles accompanied the songs in brilliant style. On Wednesday the artistes were the Misses F. Owen, Hilda Cragg, and M. Appleby, and Messrs. T. Elliot, F. B. Dalton, and H. A. Styles. Rev. and Mrs. Geo. E. Lloyd were the host and hostess, and Mr. Wm. Wood chairman. On Thursday the children and young ladies gave sketches. The children were specially trained by Mr. and Mrs. Craggs. Miss Lilian Sellers presided at the piano. Mr. and Mrs. J. Constable were the host and hostess, and Mr. T. R. Snow occupied the chair. The schoolroom was crowded each night. The "Dutch Market" was besieged with eager buyers. Pro ceeds, £160 5s., being the largest sum ever secured at the annual effort. Rev. G. E. Lloyd voiced the thanks to ali the friends who had helped to make the effort such a huge Success.

A little over a year ago Gargrave-road Church decided to raise £300 for relighting, refurnishing and beautifying the church. The committee organised various efforts, and all sections of the church entered in the spirit of the scheme, and it has been successfully carried through. The married ladies, by two efforts, raised upwards of £30 ; the young ladies raised £15 ; the married men ra:serl similar sum, and the young men raised some £17. In mid-summer, re-union services were held, which added some £50. All through the year weekly subscriptions have been collected from a large number, while others have given donations in one sum. The efforts were brought to a successful termination on Saturday evening by con-cluding a series of " At Homes." The best artistes were secured and our own church choir provided an excellent programme one evening. So sucoessful have they been that, not only have we raised the £300, but the consoli-dated debt upon the church has been reduced. ,Amidst all the financial demands made upon the member\ of the church, the ordinary funds have not suffered ; on the con-trary, the congregations have increased, the collections have well-nigh doubled, the church is full of religious fervour, and the outlook is of the brightest character.

BAZAAR AT CHORLEY.

Cunliffe-street Church. With the object of raising funds for the renovation, re-seating of school, and generally improving the premises, a sale of work was held on March 5th and 8th. Quite recently the modernisation of the church and school premises was effected, and over 1;1,200 was raised to cover the expenditure. The accom-plishment of the present project will complete the equip-ment of the premises, which are happily free from debt. Mr. Richard Eaves, who had been expected to preside on the Wednesday, was absent on account of bereavement, butsent a liberal donation, and Rev. J. Wright, who pre-sided, expressed sympathy with the members of his family. Supporting the chairman wore Messrs. T. W. Grundy, J. E. Bibby, and Mr. P. Laurence, who performed the opening ceremony. The sale was opened on the second day by Miss Alice Gerrard Sharbrick, one of our younger scholars, and a member of one of our most esteemed fami-lies, Mr. Jesse Clarkson, was chairman, and, as on the Wednesday, there was a splendid attendance. Both the opener and chairman gave liberal - donations. Among others who took part in the opening proceedings were Mrs. T. W. Grundy, Messrs. T. Noble, J. E. Bibby, and J. 'I'. Hodgkinson, also Rev. S. Walpole. The lUghest expecta-tions of thepromoters of the effort were more than realised. Originally, the idea was to raise £100, and the enthusiasm of the friends was abounded when at the close of the sale our secretary (Mr. David Bibby) announced the financial result—£258. As the initiatory effort was only made a week prior to Christmas, 1912, it will be seen that, our friends have put great and commendable energy into their enterprise.

WEST BROMWICH BAZAAR.

Guns-lane Church, West Bromwich First Circuit, has been greatly encouraged by the success of a bazaar just held. For some time our friends have been hard pressed to meet their obligations, but stimulated by the generous offer of Councillor Jos. Lawley, J.P., to con-tribute 25 per cent. on all money raised, they determined to raise £100 in order to wipe out their heavy current liabilities. A very large company gathered for the open-ing ceremony on the first day, when Mr. J. Shenton pre-sided. The bazaar was opened by Councillor Wm. Lawley, J.P., wino greatly encouraged the workers by his words and a splendid donation of £10 10s. Alderman Cheshire, though unable to open the sale, sent £5 5s. The bazaar was opened on the second day by another generous friend, Alderman A. G. Turley, J.P., the chair being occu-pied by Mr. D. Harford. The result has been in every way most satisfactory, and great was the rejoicing when it became known that the proceeds had amounted to £100 14s., which, together with the 25 per cent. from Councillor J. Lawley, makes the splendid total of £125. The effort has inspired the church with greater confidence.

BAZAAR AT YORK.

A successful -bazaar was held at Victoria Bar Church, York Second Circuit, on February 26, 27 and 28. A large congregation assembled on Wednesday. February 26th. Councillor J. T. Clarke presided. Councillor J. B. Morrell, in a fine speech, opened the bazaar. On Thurs-day, the 27th, Mr. W. H. Hudson, of Newton-le-Willows, opened the bazaar. Councillor A. Wilkinson presided. On the Friday we had a crowded audience, when several children opened the bazaar and gave a charming sketch, entitled " The Fairy Ring," trained by Misses E. and L. Hester. Mrs. Raimes presided and received the purses. The effort is one of the best for some years. Proceeds :— Young People's stall, £31 6s. 7d. ; Sunday-school stall, £19 4s. ; refreshment stall, £13 15s. 7d. ; married ladies' stall, £16 lls. 7d. ; advertisement stall, £7 6s. 5d. ; pound stall, £4 15s. 7d. ; flower stall, £1 15s. 6d. ; entrance, £5 6s. 6d. ; miscellaneous, 17s 2d. ; entertainments, £2 14s. 3d. ; per Rev. W. Franks, £33 3s. ; proceeds of concerts, £19. Sir W. P. Hartley has kindly promised £20 towards the renovation of the church. This makes a total of £187 10s. 104., which included £11 from the children's purses. All have worked enthusiastically. Six weeks ago the church at Aeornb, which is not far from Victoria Bar, realised £110 by a bazaar. Our prospects are encouraging.

Rev. W. Chapman. Sra,—In order to save correspondence, may I be allowed

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W. CHAPMA.N.

King's Lynn.

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lies in the relations between France and Germany. In France there is much dangerous talk of a war of revenge, and the recovery of Alsace and Lorraine. The economic results of the proposed increase in armament expenditure will be serious, both in France and Germany, and it will be the people who will in the main have to pay. We are glad to see that the Chief Liberal Whip makes it clear that no heed is to be paid to the scaremongers in this country, who would have us imitate this military madness. -

The Growth of Gambling. Mr. Beecher Cooke gave a Manchester audience,

the other day, some alarming statements about the prevalence of gambling, especially among women. He declared that he- could take anyone to places in Man-chester and Salford where people were betting in dozens, and 25 per cent. of them would be women. Mr. Cooke considers that the effect of gambling on

.character was infinitely worse than the effect of drink-ing... A drunkard had his generous moments, but a gambler never." In one case he found that a; mother

- had pawned practically everything in her house to get money to put on horses. Many business houses are simply honeycombed with gambling organisations. What we have done towards lessening the evil in recent years does not appear to have accomplished much "of real value. But something must. be done. The evil is great, but it is not so easy to find a remedy. It is time our Churches and Sunday-schools were doing something to safeguard the young.

Queen Alexandra's Jubilee. It is fifty years since Queen Alexandra landed on

our shores as the bride of the then Prince of Wales On Friday last a deputation from the City of London presented her, with an address of congratulation. Few women of the Royal house have been as honoured and as sincerely loved as Queen Alexandra throughout the fifty years in which she has lived in the public eye and dwelt in our midst. Not even a passing cloud has ever dimmed the affection of the people. It has

always been felt that Alexandra of Denmark was a woman first, a princess and a queen afterwards. She has never been a foreigner in the least to us, but as one of our own. Some of our queens from over the water exercised a baleful and mischievous influence; but Queen Alexandra's influence has been essentially English,_ and always in favour of womanliness and goodness.

. . A Reactionary Church. • It is disaPpointing to find the " Guardian " vehemently advocating conscription, and urging the working classes to accustom themselves to the idea t.f sacrificing ease and pleasure. An excellent text, but a bad application. ITnfortunately, the " Guardian " in this respect is only adopting the role which the Established Church has followed for centuries. To pile up armaments and adopt conscription is an excel-lent method of scotching the movement for social reform and the various measures which an awakening Democracy is demanding. Militarism is inimical to freedom, and unfortunately the Established Church has throughout its history been the enemy of freedom.

The New Session. The King in person, accompanied by the Queen,

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London's Lost Chance. Once more London has chosen to continue the waste

and muddle of the Moderates, with the loss of oppor-tunities which can never be recovered. In one single instance the choice of six years ago has involved the loss of half a million of money. The Moderates now have a majority of sixteen. This is partly due to splits with Independent Labour candidates. The civic sense of London is at a low ebb. In spite of the fact that the Moderates have raised the rates, middle-class London is in terror lest the Progressives might raise them still more, and transfer some of the burden of the weak to the broader backs of the strong. Villa-dom is not willing to spend money for the purpose of making London either healthy or beautiful for the mass of the people. It. is a timid selfishness combined with a bold cupidity that now rules London's muni-cipal politics.

The Strike. Averted. The hope of a Settlement, on which we commented

last week in regard. to the threatened strike of the Midland, and, through the Midland, of the whole railway workers of the country,- has happily been ful-filled. The Midland Railway authorities blundered badly at the ou‘set„._but seem to have come to their senses under the pressure of public opinion. Apparently, the men's demand that where the printed rules are varied there shall be a written record to protect the guard involved has been in some form conceded. The plain justice of the demand could not well be disPuted. The printed regulations are the safeguard alike of the employees and of the public, and if these have to be departed from in cer-tain emergencies by verbal orders there must be some record of the fact made, or in case of accident the guard or driver involved may find himself charvi with manslaughter. The sudden daylight let in upon the general situation upon the Midland Railway will, we hope, be for peace and good will.

The Session of 1912. On. Thursday week the Session of 1912 came to a

close. , Its continuance was required up to that date by the provisions of the Parliament Act. The Lords have destroyed three important Bills for the time being—the Home Rule Bill, the Welsh Disestablish- ment Bill, and the Scottish Temperance Bill. All these will, however, be revived under the Parliament Bill during the new Session. The Commons rejected the Lords' amendments to the Trade Unions' Bill, but accepted the deletion of the five years' time limit to the Railway Bill. The -Session has been one of the most arduous in modern history. Its length and strenuous character are due to the enormous arrears of legislation caused by the long Tory reign and the reactionary policy- 'of the House of Lords.. That House in late years abandoned all pretence of being a revising body, and became a mere 'section of the Tory party for the destruction of Liberal Bills.

France and Germany. It is not surprising that both in France and

Germany loud protests are heard against the new military burdens-that are to be placed on the people. But in France there is a dangerous revival of the old military spirit. The temper of both press and people is bellicose and aggressive. Recent visitors to Paris are much impressed with this fact. In Germany the wealthy classes do not relish the idea of being mulcted to the tune of £50,000,000, and are determined to hand on the burden, if possible, to the masses. The Socialists are bitterly opposed to the enormous in-crease in armaments. The pretence that this increase is necessitated by the emergence of a new Power in the Balkans deceives nobody. The root kf the trouble

lowing new measures were indicated :—The Comple-tion of the Irish Land Purchase Scheme; the Guaran-tee of a Loan to the Soudan for the Development of Cotton Industry; a Bill for the Better Care of the Feeble-minded; one for the Further Restriction of Industrial Employment of Children ; the Prevention of Plural Voting; and the Development of a National System of Education. Reference is made to the measures in regard -to which there was disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament. It is to be a short session, and there will- be no autumn sitting. The re-introduction of the Home, Rule, ,Welsh Dis-establishment, and Scottish Temperance Bills will •

give the Lords an 'opportunity for seeking a com- promise, so that these Bills may be passed by consent instead of by the Parliament Act. But it'may be doubted whether the Peers will be sober, not\to say sane, enough to take the opportunity. The Bills sus-pended by the action of the Peers will be pushed through the Commons with speed, since no change can be made except by arrangement with the House of Lords. Plural voting will have to be dealt with quickly if it is to come under the Parliament Act. In two years we must have a General Election. The constitutional question will have to be dealt with, and practical proposals made for the reform of the Second Chamber. If we may judge from the choice of a Free Trader and semi-Home Ruler as Tory candidate for Kendal, the party is feeling towards the abandon- ment of Protection. Perhaps they hope to use mili-tarism and a few new scares to divert attention from this curious abandonment of the first plank in their constructive platform. We shall see. Mr. Bonar Law fared very badly indeed at the hands of the Prime Minister. He is not satisfied with our boom-ing trade because he thinks our rivals, under an enlightened fiscal system, are doing better. " We are to have a new fiscal system," said Mr. Asquith. " Do you mind defining it with the authority of a united Opposition? " The allusions to the Free Trade, Home Rule Tory candidate at Kendal mani-festly disconcerted the Opposition.

STONE-LAYING AT FOREST HILL.

Probably nowhere in the Connexion has there been wit. nessed such a stonelaying ceremony as that at Forest Hill, S.E., on' Saturday last, March 8th. Thirteen stones were laid by the representatives of as many churches in the locality—Presbyterian, Congregational, Anglican, Baptist, Wesleyan, United Methodist and German. As long as the new building stands these stones will be a manifesta-tion of Christian unity, and a testimony to the influence of our church in Forest Hill. Besides these, stones were laid by Alderman E. 0. Rawlings, J.P., Mr. M. T. Wig-ham, Mr. W. Tarver, J.P., Rev. E. J. T. Bagnall, Mr. T. Proud, Mr. J. H. Jones, Mr. W. B. Curtis, Mr. W. J. Smart, Mrs. T. Aspland, Mrs. W. Bingham, Mr. J. C. Gledhill (on behalf of Mrs. Marshall), Mr. A. Brickell (on behalf of Mr. C. Brickell), and stones in memory of Rev. T. Whitehead and of the old trustees. In all thirty-two stones were laid. In introducing the stonelayers Rev. E. J. T. Bagnall said they had entered upon a great undertaking, and the new buildings would be up to date, commodious, and would enlarge their opportunities of service. They had already opened the Sunday-school halls, and everybody had expressed satisfaction with them. They had yet to rebuild the front of the church and to enlarge it. The whole cost would be about £3,400, and this, with an old debt of £525, meant that they had to face about £4,000. It was a bold scheme, but they were facing it with courage and hope. The ceremony of stonelaying took up a considerable time. The representative of the German Church, Mr.. Otto Reese, was given a special ovation as he stepped forward to lay his stone. Many friends congratulated the architect, Mr. J. W. F. Phillip-son, of Newcastle, upon his design, and upon the execu-tion of the work. Mr. J. C. Gledhill has also rendered great service as clerk of the works. Mr. F. G. Bush pre-sented each stonelayer with a memento of the occasion. Rev. George Bennett took the devotional part of the ser-vice. After the ceremony the company adjourned to the new school hall, and an admirable address was given- by Rev. J. Tolefree Parr. Rev. W. Curry closed with prayer. A large company sat down to tea in the upper hall, ex-cellently served by the ladies. James S. Crowther, Esq., presided over the public meeting at 6.30. After prayer by Mr. R. Smart, and a fine address from the chairman-, speeches were made by Alderman E. C. Rawlings, J.P., Pastor 0. Goekling (German), Rev. R. Pyke, Messrs. M. T. Wigham, W. Tarver, W. E. Curtis, and A. Emmett. The whole of the day's proceedings were marked with great enthusiasm and the financial results were about L'200. The total now given and promised amounts to over 21,904 Mr. Bagnall would welcome assistance in this great effort to improve our position in this part of South London.

Bourne Church, Hull, in the passing of Mr. Chapman, sen., has lost a loyal member of over half a century's standing. Quiet, unobtrusive, cheery, he served his God and Church, and from his home came loyal helpers. His sons, Mr. J. B. Chapman (Town Clerk of Burton-on-Trent) and Mr. Robert Chapman, carry on the tradition of the father's loyalty, and in wider circles serve our Church.

Mobbing the Militants. We are not sure that is the correct way of

putting it. We rather think the non-militants are being mobbed, and the whole Suffrage movement is -included in the opprobrium, which has been provoked by the senseless violence of a few militants. While we strongly condemn the hooligan violence against the Suffragettes, we cannot affect to be surprised at it. Women who defy the law and resort to violence need not be astonished at the consequences.. They invoke the law for their protection, and in the same breath proclaim a campaign of no law. The law is to help them to break the law. They should remember that they who take the sword shall perish by the sword, and their ingenious refinements cannot be appreciated by the man in the street. If it is to come to violence all round the women will fare badly. They have adopted a policy of violence in reliance on that chival-rous regard for woman which Is one of the best tradi-tions of our race. Let them return to reason and moral suasion, and they will assuredly triumph. By violence they have gone far to ruin their cause, and senseless incendiarism like that of burning down the railway station at Saunderton will complete the ruin.

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NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, MONDAY.

It was a strange blend of misfortune and good fortune Which, contrary to expectations, brought the National Free March Council this year to the banks of the coaly Tyne. Plans were all Laid for making that Mecca of Free Ohurc.h-men—Leieester—the rendezvous of 1913, and great hopes were excited in that busy centre in the Midlands. Strangely eeough, that town has never had a Public Assembly Hall worthy of its history and its growing neees. That reproach is now being wiped out, and it was confi-dently believed the spacious and elegant pile of buildings ' now in course of erection would be complete and ready to accommodate the hosts of ardent Free Church promoters and defenders, who, with their tribes, now foregather as often as the month of March comes round. But while some men propose, others dispose, and often oppose ; and so, greatly to their sorrow, the Leicester Free Churches had to confess their great disappointment at being at the moment quite unable to house the hosts they knew would come. At a very critical moment—far the year was well advanced—the brave men and women in the sturdy Northern city, however, readily, and with the utmost heartiness, offered hospitality ; and so to the North we came. With the energy characteristic of them, the Free Churchmen of the city crowded the brief weeks with the most enthusiastic activities, so that their preparation is now complete, down to the last detail. The General Com-mittee of the National Council, which met in the Primitive Methodist Central Church at four o'clock to-day, to give definite shape to resolutions which are to be moved on public questions, and to do other needful business, had not the slightest misgiving as to the ease and order with which the whole proceedings, which are to fill the next three days, would run. The meetings, indeed, had their beginning yesterday, when, in the afternoon, the Hippo-drome was crowded with a mighty men's meeting, pre-sided over by the Lord Mayor. and addressed in his own powerful and arresting style by the hon. secretary of the Council (Rev. Dr. Meyer) on " Christian Manhood. a National Asset." His main contention was that the ideal man would never bo reared but on the bedrock of religion, and he greatly roused an appreciative crowd.

As has become quite usual, we have had a civic recep-tion on the opening evening, and assuredly Newcastle has not been one whit behind any of its predecessors. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman J. F. Weidner, J.P.,) and the Lady Mayoress welcomed in a most cordial fashion a most brilliant company at the Assembly Rooms in New Market-street. One of the significant features of this welcome was that it was the voice of an official resolution of the City Council, expressed in a most eloquent speech. It was made, too, the more significant by the fact that the Lord Mayor is a convinced Roman Cathblic, but no more large-hearted and generous address has ever been made to the Council. The Sheriff of the City was unavoidably absent, but was well represented by the Under-Sheriff. Hearty welcome was expressed by the Presidents of the Newcastle Council and of the Northumberland and Durham Federation. The Assembly Rooms, in addition to the large and handsome King's Han, embrace several smaller halls, in which the east company had adequate room for that social intercourse which makes these gatherings the more welcome and enjoyable. Music and recitations regaled the brilliant assembly in several of the rooms, and, of course, refreshments were served at quite a number of buffets. Speeches in response to the Mayoral welcome were given by Rev. Dr. Mitchell. retiring President, and Rev. Dr. Alex. Connell, each in his own characteristic way, but each with pleasant effec-tiveness. A most successful young people's meeting was held in the Brunswick Wesleyan Church, at which stirring addresses were given by Rev. W. Younger (Harrogate), Rev. W. H. Armstrong, and Rev. J. Fotheringham. A crowded and most enthusiastic young people's meeting was held at the same hour in the Town Hall. Rev. R. Moffatt Gautrey spoke in his own pungent fashion on " Call fo Service," while Rev. G. E. Darlaston, M.A., a new voice on the National Council platform, gave a cultured and effective address on " Joy of Service." Mr. H. Jeffs spoke with great effect also on " Privilege of Service."

We have undoubtedly made a striking and most promis-ing start. Our programme is fairly heavily laden. We are, of course, to have pronouncements on various public questions, such as Education, Peace, Portuguese Slavery, Opium, and Temperance, and there can be little doubt much enthusiasm, it may be debate, will be provoked. We are, however, to have no afternoon sectional meetings, such as the last two or three annual meetings have attempted. That innovation has not been the great success many of its sanguine advocates anticipated. The dominant feature of the programme, however, is its ordered attempt to deal with some of the pressing problems which affect the life of the churches themselves, particularly as they stand related to certain phases of the modern mind and temper ; and, fortunately, quite a number of new faces will appear on the platform and several fresh voices will be heard. This, surely, is all to the good.

TUESDAY. We assembled in good numbers to hear the opening

sermon by the retiring President at nine o'clock this morning, and the first feeling was one of disappointment at the character of the building in which we met. The Hippodrome is a huge ungainly building, formerly a

skating rink, with gay, not to say gaudy, trappings which certainly did not make worship easy and naturaL For one thing, the hall was far too big for our purpose, and, consequently, was but about, hall full. The floor from the front gradually slopes towards the platform, making it easy for all to see the speakers. It conveys the idea of dumpiness, the roof not being sufficiently high to harmonise with its enormous area. We may surmount the difficulties, but the atmosphere is hardly the kind we require for our purposes of a religious character.

Dr. Mitchell seemed, however, to conquer them at an early stage in his timely discourse, and evidently had a good time. The sermon was characteristic of the President—sane, practical, and without window-dressing. He went straight to his work, and in a straightforward and sometimes pungent way drove home his point. It was lucid, strong, and effectively delivered. His text was Phil. iii. 20: For our conversation (citizenship) is in 'heaven." The term conversation in the A.V., he showed us, had in the early days a wider range of meaning than we ascribe to it now. We limit it to "discourse." When our translation of Scripture was made, in 1611, it meant conduct as well as speech, character as well as talk. Our conversation, our character and conduct, "is in heaven"

' it cherishes ideals and is inspired by motives and impulses that are heavenly. A strictly accurate rendering of the term would give us another idea—citizenship or common-wealth. And this translation harmonises with the tenor of the Apostle's teaching in this chapter and with the circumstances of those to whom he wrote. Citizenship means freedom : with what force and frequency this heritage of freedom is promised and proclaimed by the great teachers of the Christian faith ! The ministry of Jesus was pre-eminently a ministry of emancipation. But citizenship has its duties. These never sat lightly on any loyal citizen of ancient times. And the analogy of citizenship holds good in respect of its duties as well as of its honours and privileges. Amongst these is the sus-taining of the reputation of the city to which the citizen belongs. And is not the distinctive quality of heavenly citizenship holiness of heart and life, sometimes of spirit and character? The citizen's supreme duty is to keep the reputation of the city untarnished, to walk worthy of the vocation with which we are called. Is there not need for the enforcement of this duty to-day? Is it always that heavenly citizens do honour, do credit, to their citizenship? In a closing passage of marked impressiveness the preacher said : We are sometimes charged with being

other-worldly." The peril of to-day is not other-worldli-ness, but this-worldliness. That is our greatest danger—materialism, mammonism, personal luxury. Our safety and our success depend on the strength with which we grasp the spiritual, the heavenly. Be diligent here and now, but link yourself with the forces above—the forces of God and heaven and eternity.

Following immediately on Dr. Mitchell's sermon was the induction of the new President, Rev. Alexander Connell, M.A., B.D. This De Mitchell did in a playful but graceful and gracious fashion. Then, after a few polished words in reply, we were treated to one of the finest Presidential addresses with which the Council has ever been favoured. And the force of it was not in the high character of its matter only. Indeed, this cultured successor of Ian Maclaren is altogether an impressive personality. Tall and well-proportioned, he possesses a physique which is a most valuable asset to him as a public speaker. His voice, toe, is most arresting. Full, musical, often tender, there is just sufficient of the Soot in it to make it captivating. He has an easy manner which is continuously impressive, and ever and again there is a fine touch of emotionalism which makes his speech most effective. His style is deliberate though often quite animated, while sometimes his sentences barn and hold his audience in rapt attention. Several times during his speech there was a great hush upon the assembly which told of the speaker's power. As he unfolded his great subject, " The Nation and its God," the audience realised it was in the grip of a strong and prophet-like man. He told how a member of a congregation to whom he had preached in speaking to him after the discourse had used a phrase which had haunted him ever since : " We have. somehow lost our grip of God." If that judgment be sound enormous issues are involved.

After the singing of a hymn, we had a visit from the Bishop of Newcastle, who read to us a well-conceived fraternal address which was warmly welcomed. His greetings were replied to in a gracious and large-hearted speech from our President. The Bishop and several of his clerey remained to listen to a remarkably able paper from Rev. R. C. Gillie, M.A., another fine-souled Presby- terian. Mr. Gillie also has the great advantage of a commanding presence and a winning manner. His facial expressiveness, together with his choice diction, make his address most pleasing. He gave an intensely suggestive paper on "The Human Element in Spiritual Power." He pointed out that, as we moderns face the question of spiritual power, it is inevitable that we should ask ourselves how much the human personality has to do with it, for this is the characteristic religions problem of our time. We do not depreciate the Divine power and impulses when we say this. We are simply coming to reoognfse that there are laws of the human spirit, as there are laws of the physical universe. Two extreme positions now confront each other. On the one hand there are those who declare that the human element counts for nothing, and on the other band those who

decide that the human element explains everything. Th. New Testament, however, with all its weighted emphasis on the inexhaustibleness of the Divine resources, did not obliterate the human element. There is an easy dispost tion to explain all that we term spiritual power by the merely human. We must be prepared to recognise that in the Christian activities there is not only such a thine as spurious spirituality, but also pseudo-spiritual power. Nothing will be gained by blinding ourselves to the posse bility that one of the devil's methods oaf hindering spiritual influences is to imitate them. Then, just be-cause personality is so mighty for -good or for evil, we must care more for its development and for its perpetual consecration. There is a hygiene and athleticism of the will as truly as of the mind and of the body. We must learn it and practise it, for more easily we misuse and disuse our personal force. It is easier to be physic. ally active than mentally active ; easier to rush about the streets than to pursue a train of thought. It is agony at times to throw off our lethargy of will, to resist the decay of personality. There are two obvious ways in which our personal force may grow, two channels for which it is specially demanded : the one is prayer, the other is individual service. Our prayers are often weak because we bring too little personality to them. God can give power to us if we are humble enough, awake enough, and sufficiently resolute in our will to believe. In that experience the human element is developed to the full, and yet subjected to the uttermost. On such a personality, thus poised. the glory of God is to be seen.

This was followed by a free, easy, and yet, most search-ing and powerful address by Dr. Charles Brown on " The Divine Law of Communication of Spiritual Power." He graphically expounded Christ's great word, "If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink," and showed that subsequent ages proved fully the truth of Christ's word, that out from such invigorated souls marvellous power flowed. If thus refreshed, bath from Churches and individuals influence will flow that will purify and vivify life. There is nothing wrong with the great sources; the defect is in the channels. A fine spirit suffused the deliverance, and we eatilly and almost instinctively turned to prayer, in which we were led with singular im-pressiveness by Dr. Horton. We then had an address, which was a little disappointing and rather harsh, from Rev. Herbert Morgan, M.A., on "The Expression of Spiritual Power in Human Affairs." He said the next important question to "How to gain spiritual power ?" was 'How may we make use of itt" As he proceeded his

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speech became increasingly effective, as he illustrated how the business of the Church is to sanctify the whole of human society, its art, its literature, its knowledge, its Jaw and jurisprudence, its commerce and industry. The audience had probably become a little satiated, and listened with obvious signs of indifference.

In the afternoon the hon. secretary's report was pre-sented, and its adoption moved by Dr. Mitchell, who spoke, of course, with intimate knowledge of much of its contents, and seconded in a most facetious and rollicking speech by Dr. Charles Brown, who exhausted many figures of speech in describing Mr. Meyer, the hon. secretary. This was followed by a financial report from the Rt. Hon. T. R. Ferens, M.P., and its adoption was moved and seconded by Dr. G. Gautby and Dr. F. B. Rutter. Then followed a remarkably able and impressive address by Mrs. George Morgan on "The Work of the Women's Auxiliary." As she appealed for a greater nurture of our young womanhood, the maintenance of a high ideal of Bethel parity both for young men and women, for the better instruction of our boys and girls as to the perils which they must inevitably encounter, the heart of the audience was strangely moved. Her address, given with such delicacy and such feminine effectiveness, was greatly appreciated and a resolution adopted instructing the Executive Committee tefappoint an expert sub-committee to consider this difficult but vital subject, and formulate proposals as to a more ,succeesful treatment of this entire subject.

Next on the agenda was the first resolution on Pe blie Questions, and, as was by no means inappropriate, the Council coNiidered National Education. The following resolution was submitted by the writer of these notes, and seconded in an effective speech by Rev. W. Hodson Smith, the new Principal of Dr. Stephenson's Orphan Homes : — " L That this National Council of the Evangelical Free Churches, while reaffirming its previous resolutions, warmly approves of the policy of His Majesty's Govern-ment in endeavouring to lay the foundation of a national system of education (1) in which the training of the coming generation shall be the paramount consideration; (2) and which shall guarantee real equality of educational opportunity to the children of all classes of the com-munity, irrespective of social standing and religious opinon ; (3) and whch shall also place the control of the system on a thoroughly democratic basis. II. That in the judgment of this Council such a system requires for its establishment (1) a more generous contribution by the National Exchequer to the local education authorities for the erection of schools and the general improvement of education ; (2) the provision of public school buildings on

- a thoroughly adequate basis ; (3) the freedom of the teachers from religious tests ; (4) the relief of the rate-payer from the obligation to contribute funds for denomi-national teaching ; (5) -the removal of the pressing hard-ship in single school areas. III. That this Council accepts such a national system as a satisfactory method of carrying out the pledges of the Government to deal with the education question in the present session of Parliament." There were loud calls for Dr. Clifford, but as the time had arrived for Dr. Peake's address, the redoubtable leader resisted them.

When Dr. Peake was called upon to speak on "Modern Biblical Scholarship and Christian Faith" he had a rousing reception. The hold which the scholarly Pro-fessor has on the affection of Free Churchmen is most delightful to see. His modesty and charm help to make his great learning the more attractive, and no leader is received with greater acclamation at these annual meet-ings than our distinguished Hartley College Professor. In this, of course, all Primitive Methodists rejoice and feel some pardonable pride. There is no space left in which to deal with his marvellous disquisition on his great topic,. Indeed, to summarise such an address seems almost as impertinence. As he showed, with his accus-tomed lucidity, now that Biblical Scholarship, especially the Higher Critical Scholarship, is engaged not only with the text of the Holy Book, but with its date and author-ship, the limits of the canon, with historical criticism and with Biblical theology, the -crest audience was arrested and its attention closely held right to the end. In a masterly fashion he showed that we should not solve the difficulties by putting a veto cn criticism, and every-body probably felt that nothing was to be feared from criticism so long as it was in hands as capable and as devout as his own. He argued that it was imperative that the facts of Christ's life and death and resurrection should be subjected to analysis and investigation. In a powerful way he demenstrated that the great contribution of Christ to religion was not in His words, but in Himself and what He did in the great acts of redemption. 115 was a choice and magnificent deliverance, and was loudly cheered at the close.

In the evening the Council sermon was preached to a vast audience in the Town Hall by the President of the Wesleyan Conference, Rev. F. Luke Wiseman, M.A. In the Brunswick Wesleyan Church a great Livingstone meeting was held, under the chairmanship of Dean Hensley Henson, and addressed by Rev. A.. Horton and Rev. J. H. Harris. A midnight meeting, preceded by a torchlight procession, was also held in the Town Hall, conducted by Rev. C. Ensor Walters and Mr. W. R. Lane.

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Great Meetings in Hull.

The past few years the anniversary of the Hull Women':. Auxiliary and the Young People's Association have been held together, and old Clawes Chapel has been the centre of many inspiring gatherings. This year has been no exception. The Women's Auxiliary introduced an innova-tion in a reception on the Saturday night, given by Rev. W. Smith (President of the Yohng People's) and Mrs. Smith (President of the Women's' Auxiliary). A good company gathered, being received by Mr. and Mrs. Smith. After prayer by Rev. F. Holmes, words of welcome were spoken and an original poem read by Mr. Smith. A great welcome was given to Miss Richardson, and her message of the work at the Girls' Institute, Jamestown, stirred deep feeling and made a great impression. The songs of Mrs. G. W. Meachim and the recitals of Miss Olga Martin contributed much to the success of th eathering„ and were highly appreciated. The financial results amounted to £5.

The anniversary meetings were held .on Monday, and for both meetings fine programmes had been provided. The afternoon meeting arranged by the Women's Auxi-liary was one of the best of recent years—congregation larger, and every item a success. Mrs. Brown, of Sun-derland, presided, and, after prayer by Mrs. Kates and introductory words by Mrs. Smith, she gave a pithy speech, full of fact and story. Mrs. Meachim, the special soloist, served splendidly, and was followed by Miss Limon, whose worth is well known in Hull circles. Miss Limon spoke of long-continued service, and told of twenty-seven years' work as missionary collector, and of con-tinuous interest. Miss Richardson, in a speech of grace and power, dealt with the problem of the work of mis-sions. In striking.illustration and homely incident she vindicated the work and showed the uplifting power amongst the girls. Mrs. Jabez Bell followed with a racy message. Gifted with a keen sense of humour, her address was lit with fine touches of wit. The work in its everyday verb was forcefully described, and the methods of training the child graphically portrayed. Mrs. Whitby, the indefatigable secretary, presented the report, and the meeting closed with the satisfaction of a good increase on the year, £101 ls. 3d. being the amount,. of which £27 7s. was the afternoon's raising, including donations from Mrs. Brown of £1 ls., and from Miss Limon of £5. Hearty thanks and appreciation were voiced by Mrs. Starkey and Mrs. H. Barron (treasurer). Tea was served with admirable promptness by the ladies, and the annual meeting of the association was held, Rev. J. Hall taking the secretaryship in place of Rev. J. H. Hirst and Mr. Rowson

The mass meeting was under the presidency of Mr. J. II. Marriott, of Monkseaton. Introduced by Rev. W. Smith. Mr. Marriott proved an ideal chairman. After prayer by Rev. W. Swaks, the missionary note was at once struck by the chairman in a forceful appeal for the larger ministry, the richer life, and the joyous experience of Christian service. The deputation consisted of two mis-sionary experts—Revs. W. Chapman and Jabez Bell—and both served ably, Mrs. Meachim again helping with finely rendered solos. Mr. Chapman showed the change that had come amongst the Ile tribes in their religious conceptions of God, nature, and sin, emphasised the sig-aefiaan.oe of educational and translation work, and spoke of - the special value of the hymns and Scriptures in the language of the people. Evil customs were being broken, and the prospects were never so bright as to-day. Mr. Bell maintained the high level as he told of the fight against " a trinity of terrors," political, religious, and moral. The "drink devil " had to be fought, and Bottler Point was a prohibition mission. In striking illustration and with pawky humour he told of the fight with " the bush," the industrial development, the growth of the cocoa farms, the spiritual quickening, and the romanne and realism of the building of the new church. A fine tribute was paid to the value of the gifts of medicines, etc., by Mr. Calow, and the joy of medical missions was set forth. In Bottler Point the work is " not on the panel, it is all door, an open door." The work prospers, and the future is rich with promise. Rev. J. H. Hirst gave the report. The tea and meeting had realised £39 Ss including a generous gift of £10 from the chairman, whilst the total report of the Hull Circuits showed a gross raising for the year of £386 12s. 3d. for African work. Thanks were tendered by Rev. W. Smith. The meet-ing closed with the Benediction, and all left, feeling tha-- the day in all its ministries had reached the high-water mark of missionary advocacy and appeal.

DR. CLIFFORD AND REV. A. T. GUTTERY IN LEEDS.

Tinder the auspices of the Free Church Council, Dr. Clifford and Rev. A. T. Guttery visited Leeds on March 5th. Mr. Guttery preached a powerful sermon in Lady-lane Church in the afternoon', and in the evening a large rally was held in the same building on the education ques-tion. The meeting was presided over by Rev. G. Hooper, , who introduced the first speaker as the "ever young" Dr. Clifford. The Doctor received a very warm welcome, and he referred to his former visits to the city, visits which always remained a delight in his memory. His speech was characteristic, clear, concise, arresting, and con-vincing. Dr. Clifford took his text from Dr. Woodrow Wilson's speech, " the firm basis of government is not

-pity, but justice, and and applied it to our own national life, and to the .education question in particular. Rev. A. T. Guttery is at his best on such an occasion. The atmo-

sphere of battle is to him as the breath of life, and his eloquent and stirring speech, full of characteristic satire and telling illustrations, roused the -audience to a white heat. Mr. Guttery said that he, too, had been reading President Willson's speech, and he also had chosen his text from it, and it happened to be the same as Dr. Clifford's ; but, said he, " my sermons are not dependent on my texts—the texts -are only the starting-points," so without a text he portrayed vividly the boons the Government has conferred on the poorer end of society in the Old Age Pension and the National Insurance Bills ; and now the time has come for the children to receive justice. The fact that half a million of children in this land cannot be found room for in our schools is appalling, also the condition of many of the school buildings. Mr. Gruttery's was a stirring all-round speech. One could have wished that he had let it all play round the central theme of education. Hearty thanks were offered to Dr. Clif-ford and Mr. Guttery for their vigorous work in the cause of education.

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will be clear from the title, embraces the Prophets. The general plan of the volume is that of its predecessors, and therefore need not be explained, nor need I dwell upon its general point of view beyond reminding my readers that it is written from a most conservative standpoint and adopts a doctrine of inspiration extreme to a degree. Its attitude is one of -whole-hearted and horrified repudia-tion of whatever diverges from traditional opinion, and the heroic consistency with which this is carried out is illustrated in nothing more than its handling of the chronology. In this particular volume among the ques-tions which are up for discussion are the unity of Isaiah, the relation of the prophets to the Pentateuch, and the treatment. of the text. The first of these discussions betrays a strange ignorance of the actual position of criticism. We are familiar enough with people who talk of two Isaialm, as if critics believed that Isaiah i.-xxxix.. was written by Isaiah, and xl.-lxvi. by the"Second Isaiah. It is true that the writer of the discussion, if discussion it can be called, in the Companion Bible is aware that some critics, he might have said the majority of present-day critics, do not regard elelxvi. as a unity, but seems never to have grasped what is an elementary fact in the situation that it is in Isaiah i.-xxxix. that critics recognise the most composite section of the book. As to the rela-tion of the Pentateuch to the Prophets no one is con-cerned to deny numerous points of contact, but the writer of this discussion has not understood the critical case. (1) There are elements in the Pentateuch which are generally regarded as earlier than the middle of the eighth century. (2) It is only by begging the question that in cases of dependence the Pentateuch should be assumed to be the original. (3) Some of those critics who have been fore. most in establishing the late codification of the law have also been foremost in establishing the extreme antiquity,- reaching back probably thousands of years before Moses, of many of the regulations it embodies. The proof that there was a ritual system with a developed ritual termi-nology, does not touch the critical case at all unless it can he shown that customs or. terminology which critics have regarded as late were, as a matter of fact, much earlier. (4) Even in cases where prophetic writings show signs of dependence on the Pentateuch, it much first of all be asked on what parts of the Pentateuch, and secondly the date of the prophetic passages must be con-sidered. No critic can allow, for example, that every-thing which is in the Book of Jeremiah is to be placed as far back as Jeremiah's own life-time. Lastly, as to Textual Criticism, I wonder that anybody should have the hardihood to deny the presence of cor-ruption ill the Hebrew text, which is attested by' the presence of double versions of the same thing with differences, which, in some cases at least, cannot reasonably be explained, except as due to corruption; by the difficulty of translating without violence to grammar ; and by the evidence of the transla-tions, notably the LXX., which often preserves id different text, that to unprejudiced students will appear intrinsically superior. It is true that in this volume there is abrief discussion of the LEX. text of Jeremiah, which is swept aside as unworthy of consideration with a deci-sion that reminds one of Keil, or, if the writer of it will eardon his temporary association with a name of such evil omen, of Graf. One could wish that a book so attrac-tively produced, and on which so much self-denying labour has been expended, could commend itself more fully, to one's judgment. I shall be very interested to see whether the treatment of the New Testament will prove more congenial. Aarnnft S. PEaxa.,

MARRIAGE. WRIGHT—ASPINSHAW.—On, March 4th, at Abbeydale

Primitive Methodist Church, by Revs. E. Mather and J. R. Tratuner, Joseph Wright to Ida E., daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. Aspinshaw, Crelcent-rOad, Sheffield,

DEATH

GOODWIN. —On March 9th, at Hereford Hospital, age', a brief illness, Rev. H. T. B. Goodwin, of Weobleye, Aged 41 years.

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Services and Preachers.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16th.

BERMONDSEY, ST. GEORGE'S HALL, OLD RENT ROAD, S.E. Rev. Joseph Johnson, at 11 and 7 ; at 3.30, Mr. Napoleon Sharman.

BLACKPOOL, Chapel Street (facing the Central Pier), Rev. J. Swales, at 10.45 and 6.30. Thursday, 7.30 to 8.30, Devotional Hour. Visitors heartily invited.

CALEDONIAN ROAD, N. (corner of Market Road), Rev. W. Roberts, at 11 and 6.30.

CU LLERCOATS, Mr. T. Bolam, at 10.30 and 6.30. HARR1NGAY, Mattison Road, Mr. S. S. Hall, at 11 ; Mr. ' A. F. Austing, at 6.30.

HARROGATE, Dragon Parade Church, Rev. W. Younger, at 11 and 6.30.

MORECAMBE, Parliament Street, Rev. J. Shepherd, at 10.30 and 6.30.

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, Central Church, Rev. A. T. Gattery, at 10.30 and 6.30.

NEWCASTLE.-ON-TYNE, Maple Street Church, Rev. R. Ferguson, at 10.45 ; Mr. J. Pearson, at 6.30.

SOUTHPORT, Church Street, Rev. J. T. Barkby, at 10.30 ; Rev. T. A. Young, at 6.30.

SURREY CHAPEL, Central Mission, Blackfriars Road, S.E., Rev. J. Tolefree Parr, at 11 and 7 ; Brotherhood at 3.30.

. The President's Engagements. Sunderland Third Circuit, March 16th and 17th ; Gateshead

First Circuit, 18th ; Hebburn, New Town, 19th ; Tatham Street, Sunderland, 20th ; South Shields, 21st.

Connexional Evangelists' Engagements.

Mr. J. B. BAYLIFFE, New Tredegar, March 15th to 27th. MISS PERRETT, St. Austell Circuit, Merch 16th to

April 11th.

Evangelists' Engagements.

TOM HOLLAND, Ebbw Vale, South Wales, March 15th to 24th.

LONDON PRIMITIVE METHODIST COUNCIL — Primitive Methodists removing to London will be directed to the nearest P.M. Church if some official of the church will notify th. Rev. F. Pickett, 13, St. Andrew's Road, Enfield, N. The full London address must be given, which will be at once forwarded to the nearest minister of our Church.

Births, Marriages, Deaths.

NOTICES must reach the Office, 73, Farringdon Street, London, E.C., by Tuesday morning. Terms, prepaid : Under 30 words, fa ; each additional 10 words or less, 64. M emoirs, reports of marriages, etc., must be accompanied by a prepaid notice.

DEATHS. BOWEN.—At Plasmarl (Swansea), on February 22nd, John

Bowen, aged fifty-five years. Interred at Cwmgelly Cemetery, February 27th,

ELY.—On February 24th, at Radley-road, Abingdon, Faith Ely, the widow of the late Mr. J. Ely, aged seventy-five. "Until the day dawn and the shadows flee away." •

GRAVE.—On February 28th, at Mytholmroyd, Mr. John Grave, aged sixty. Interment March 3rd, at St. Michael's Church. Servant of God, " well done! "

111011A.M.—On March 7th, at Chapel House, Stretford, Elsie, daughter of Thomas and Martha Higham, aged twenty-five years. Dearly beloved.

HonsoN.—On February 28th, 1913, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Lonsdale, 69, Northgate, Darlington, Eleanor, widow of the late Frederick Hobson and mother of Rev. F. Hobson.

,IluouEs.—On March 3rd, at Rugeley, Staffordshire, Ben-jamin Hughes, aged sixty-two.

MASON.—On March 3rd, Albert Harry (Bertie), the dearly loved infant son of Arthur and Alice Mason, and beloved grandchild of Walter and Charlotte Bridger, Fishbourne, Chichester, aged thirteen months. " One treasure less on earth, one more in heaven."

Paossxa.—February 26th, at Bolton-road, Walkden, Man-chester, J. Alfred Prosser, chemist. Greatly loved ; greatly missed. " Gentle, showing all meekness unto all men."

WisuroN.—On Sunday, March 9th, at Park View, Eynella-road, Dulwich, Clara M. Welton, the beloved wife of Albert C. Welton, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Robinson, Southlands, Cleethorpes. " Thy will be done."

Wrt.LIAms.—On February 26th, George Williams, of Llay (Chester, 2nd Circuit), in his seventy-sixth year ; for sixty years a local preacher. Interred in Gresford Churchyard.

IN MEMORIAM. Cox.—In ever loving memory of our beloved son Bert, who

went " home " from Brisbane Hospital, March 13th, 1910, aged twenty-five. Still missed, oh ! so much, by mother and family.

Gazooser.—In loving memory of William Gregory, who left es suddenly for the homeland on March 14th, 1912.

PARK.—In loving memory of Andrew, dearly \beloved hus-hoed of Ann Park. 22, De Grey-street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who died March L241a,, 1912.

PILSWORTIL—In loving memory of Alice, the beloved wife of J. Pilsworth, of New Brumby, who passed away March 12th, 1912. Not lost, but gone before. From loving husband and daughters.

SITEPHERDSON.—Sacred to the memory of John William Shepherdsori, who lef t us for the " homeland " March 15th, 1912. Never forgotten by his wife and family.

THANKS RETURNED. Mrs. J. A. Prosser and family, of Walkden, Manchester,

wish to sincerely thank all the many friends who have so kindly expressed their sympathy in their recent bereavement.

Mrs. Henry Taylor and family ask all friends to accept their sincere thanks for the kind sympathy and tokens of respect extended to them in their recent sad bereavement.

Ministerial Changes and Engagements.

Changes in 1913. Rev. H. Allen from Hay.

Changes in 1914. Rev. J. H. Bedford from Cardiff Second, after three years. Rev. T. Bonney from Motherwell, after three years. Rev. T. Peatfield from Balham, London, after five years,

and not yet engaged.

Rev. R. Fairley from Woodfalls, after three years. Rev. H. Semper from King's Lynn, after four years.

Rev. J. Prince from Sheffield Second, after three years. Rev. H. W. Hart from Hitchin, after three years. Rev. E. J. Hancox from Sheffield Third, after three years. Rev. J. Charlton from Wingate, after four years.

Rev. M. Knowlson from Coventry First, after four years.

Engagements for 1913-14. Rev: C. Kelly, B.D., to Brierley Hill, a second year. Rev. J. W. Trevvett to Aylsham, a second year. Rev. C. Lomas to Silchester, a third year. Rev. G. A. Price to Redhill, a third year. Rev. J. C. Robinson from Oakham to Tadcaster. Revs. W. W. Goldstraw and W. S. Hinchliffe to Dover and

Deal. Rev. W. Armstrong from Pocklington to Penrith.

Engagements for 1914-15. Reirs. S. Parlow and F. Hull to Tunstall, a third and fourth

year respectively. Rev. C. R. Vercoe to Cradley Heath, a third year. Rev. Edgar Reavley from Normanton to Thirsk. Rev. J. Dobson to Ealing, a sixth year. Rev. C. Pettier from Eston to Middleton-in-Teesdale. Rev. T. Barnes from Burnopfield to Spennymoor, Rev. G. H. Green from Docking to Spennymoor. Rev. H. W. Snaith from Middlesbrough to Scotter. Rev. W. J. Ward to Cleethorpes until 1916. Rev. J. H. Briggs from Abertillery to Blackburn First. Rev. J. M. Johnson to Berkhampstead, a fifth year.

Rev. P. S. Carden from Stockton to Eaton. Rev. H. Fletcher to Durham, a fifth year.

Engagements for 1915-16. Rev. J. Bradbury to Blackpool, a seventh year

PERSONAL.

Mrs. H. Speed, of Birkenhead, will preside at the Ladies' Missionary Meeting in the Metropolitan Tabernacle on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 27th.

Rev. Jabez Bell proposes to sail from Liverpool for New York in the " Celtic " on April 17th. He will visit the Primitive Methodist Churches in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Lowell and Pittsburg. In addition he will attend the Pennsylvanian and Eastern Conferences.

Rev. G. B. Gleghorn has so far improved in health as to be able to take one service on Sundays. He is being relieved by his brethren in the locality, so that he may not endanger his steadily improving condition.

Revs. A. T. Guttery and H. J. Taylor will meet the trustees of Suffield Park (Cromer) and the Norwich Dietrict Missionary ,Committee at St. Peter's-street, Lowestoft, on the 20th inst., in order to discuss the future of this new mission.

General sympathy will be felt with Mr. and Mrs. T. Rolinson, of Cleethorpes, in the death of their daughter, Mrs. Welon, who passed away at her home at Dulwich on Sunday Last.

As a result of the recent visits to Northampton of Rev. Jabez and Mrs. Bell and Rev. R. Benham, a branch of the Women's Missionary Federation has been formed. Mrs. Saxton has become president and seventeen joined at the first meeting, including Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Brentnall. At the meeting which was held at Horsemarket tea was provided by Mrs. Hancock.

Next Friday, at Holborn Hall, is the Social Service evening in connection with the London Council. Rev. W. Potter will read a paper on " What Socialism Really Is and Is It Practicable ?" Mr. T. Proud will open the discussion. Such a subject should attract a large company. The meeting begins at 7.15.

The address of Rev. C. Kelly, B.D., is 5, Vicarage-road, Lye, near Stourbridge, Worcs.

Mr. H. B. Roddam, son of Mr. J. Roddam, of Marley Hill, Burnopfield Circuit, has matriculated at London University.

Rev. Frank Stoddard, of the Wells Circuit, Norfolk, has been elected a member of the British Astronomical Associ-ation (M.B.A.A.), London, at the February meeting.

With the passing of Robert Pike from Forster-street, Radford, Nottingham, a strong character has been removed. The wonderful growth of the church bears the marks of his hand. A large congregation assembled when his memorial service was held.

Mr. John Wilson. M.P., is presenting a parcel of our Centenary historical leaflets to the Sunday-schools of the Durham. Circuit, to help to stimulate a Connexional spirit and love of our history amongst our young people.

Mr. A. F. Scott, of Norwich, has been compelled, through pressure of business, after having almost com-pleted his arrangements, to postpone until later in the present year his intended tour of our African missions.

Mr. I. Goodwin, J.P., of Wingfield Abbey, the steward of the Metfield section of the Wangford Circuit, has been elected without opposition to the East Suffolk County Council.

Mr. J. H. Lee, son of Rev. M. Lee, has been elected to the Lancashire County Council for the South Division of Widnes.

Mr. W. E. Nash, a local preacher iri Chalfont St. Giles Circuit, has been returned to the Bucks County Council with a largely increased majority.

Mr. J. Wilford, J.P., of Snodland Circuit, steward of Maidstone Circuit, has for the third time been elected without opposition on the Kent County Council.

At the recent County Council elections for Worcester-shire Mr. J. T. Worton, J.P., was returned unopposed for the Lye Division. For many years he has been an enthu-siastic and generous member of Lye society and Sunday-school.

Mr. William Gilbertson, for upwards of forty years an esteemed local preacher in the Cockermouth Circuit, has been returned unopposed for the Dearharn Division to the Cumberland County Council.

Mr. John Parkin, an official of the Appleby Branch Cir-cuit, was, on Wednesday last, elected county councillor for Westmorland.

Mr. H. Slatter, of Long Handbarough, and late of Burn-ley First, defeated Major Dodgson by thirty-nine votes in the Oxfordshire County Council elections.

Councillor J. Peacock, J.P., of Shildon, Chairman of the Urban Council, has been returned unopposed to the Bishop Auckland Board of Guardians.

Councillor T. W. Bell has been elected to the Durham County Council for the Tudhoe Division. He is an able young layman on the Spennymoor Circuit.

Rev. F. C. Challioe has been reappointed to the presi. dency of the Norwich Endeavour Union.

WINDHILL DEBT REDUCTION.

To celebrate the Jubilee of the church in Windhill (Shipley Circuit), a grand bazaar, taking the form of a zips,, carnival, has been held with most gratifying results. The bazaar was opened on March 4th by Ellis Denby, Esq., J.P., C.C., who performed the ceremony in the absence of Percy Illingworth, Esq., M.P. member for the Shipley Division and Chief Liberal

M.P., Alderman

Abram Peel (Bradford) presided. Proceeds for the first day, £99. The opening ceremony on the second day (March 5th) was performed by Alderman Richard Fletcher, J.P., and Mr. G. W. Fletcher of Silsden, pre-sided. Second day's proceeds, £50. On March 6th we had as chairman Mr. Thomas Hall (church treasurer), whose association with Windhill dates back to its begin-nings. It was largely owing to the untiring labours of Mr. Hall's father (Mr. John Hall, Deed Poll member) that Windhill Society owes its present position.. The bazaar was opened on this occasion by Mr. Ernest Parkin-son. Takings for the day, over £30. Saturday, March 8th, was the children's day. About twenty children pre-sented purses to Mrs. W. E. Rhodes, containing ,£13. Mr. W. E. Rhodes opened the bazaar on behalf of the chil-dren, and Councillor C. E. Learoyd presided. In all, the children's opening realised £30. Rev. W. H. Campbell, in giving the statement at the close, expressed their in-debtedness to those who had made success nossible. To have raised £270 was a fine commemoration of the Jubilee; •

Communications for the Orphanages.

SIR,—Through the lamentable death of Rev. J. F. Porter I have been called to undertake, immediately, the work of the Orphanage secretaryship, and am grateful for the opportunity of asking, through the Leader, that all communications relative to our Orphanages should be sent to me at 160, Stanstead-road, Forest Hill, London; S.E.— Yours, etc., E. J. T. BAGNALL.

British Christian Endeavour Conven-tion, Bradford, Whitsuntide, 1913.

SIR,—The Pulpit Supply Committee of the above Con-vention appeal for the assistance of ministers attending the Convention as delegates. We shall be grateful if brethren will cometiunicate their willingness to take one or more services on Sunday, May 11th, to the undersigned at 49, Horton Grange-road, Bradford, Yorks. On behalf of the committee,—Yours, etc., H. PICKUP.

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IN MEMORIAM.

Mr. John Bowen.

The Plasmarl society of the Swansea Circuit has suffered a severe loss in the removal by death of the society steward and Sunday-school superintendent, Mr. John Bowen. In August he underwent a severe operation at Swansea Hos-pital. After a time he recovered sufficiently to be re-moved home, but eventually cancer supervened, and, after suffering great pain, which he bore with. resignation, he passed away on February 22nd. His funeral took place on the following Thursday, and was one of the largest ever witnessed in the. district. He was held in great respect by all the churches in the neighbourhood. The service was held in our Plasmarl Chapel, which was filled to oven flowing, and was conducted by Rev. S. Bryant, prayer being offered by Mr. T. S. Payne and W. A. Knapp. He was interred at Cumgelly, prayed being offered by Mr. H. Hodges. A memorial service was held on March 2nd, . when a very touching address was given by Rev. S. Bryant, after which Brothers J. Williams. W. A. Knapp, T. S. Payne, and H. Hodges bore testimony to the high- Chris-tian character of our late friend.

Mi a W. Brown.

The translation of Mrs. Wm. Brown, of Fulwell, Sunder-land, on March 2nd, closed the earthly life of one of God's noblest women. Born in 1854 of Scotch stock the deceased had in her nature a decided strain of the more liberal elements of Puritanism. She was possessed of strong con-victions, and was devout by temperament. God was a

• reality to her from her earliest years, and her whole life was built upon fellowship with Him. Until failing health diminished her activities she was constant in her attend-ance at the means of grace, and was intimately associated with the efforts of the church. Reared in communion with the Wesleyans she identified herself after marriage with our Williamson-terrace Church, of which her husband's family have been members for several genera-tions. To it she devoted in fullest measure her piety, her talents and her strenuous labours. Her home was always open to God's servants, and His ministers were her most welcome guests. But she gave herself most to her husband and family. They best knew her worth, and-in' her death they mourn an irreparable loss. To her husband she was lover, companion and trusted adviser. To her children, of whom there are eight, she was mother, playmate and friend. Her religion is theirs, and they lovingly acknowledge that, by the grace of God, they owe their spiritual life to her prayers and her example. Four of them are in our ministry and a fifth has heard the call to that sacred vocation. For several years she suffered much, but retained to the end her faith and buoyancy. The dawn of the Sabbath was gently breaking when, in the presence of her loved ones, she passed peacefully to the better land. Her remains were laid to rest amidst many manifestations of sorrow. The burial service was con-ducted by Rev. John Hallam, assisted by Rev. E. Rees.

Mrs. Ely.

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Ely, widow of the late Mr. J. Ely, which took place on February 24th. She was born at Leeds seventy-five years ago, and from her infant days was connected with Primitive Methodism. Her mother and father were staunch Primitive Methodists, being associated with Hugh Bourne and William Clowes. Mr. and Mrs. Ely came to Abingdon many years ago, and found no Primitive Metho-dist cause. There had been one earlier, but it had ceased to exist. Mr. and Mrs. Ely re-introduced Primitive Methodism into Abingdon, and for many years laboured unsparingly for the cause. First, cottage services were held, afterwards an iron chapel was built, and in 1870 the present chapel was procured. Though Sister Ely lived for her home and children and the Church of her choice, her home was ever open, and many are the ministers and lay-men who can testify to her generosity and kindly hos-pitality. The interment took place at Abingdon on February 28th, Revs. J. Neville and Ralph Pickard offi-ciating. A memorial service was held on Sunday, Marsh 2nd, when a very impressive service was conducted by Rev. Ralph Pickard. The sorrowing daughter and three sons we commend to the tender love and sympathy of our Heavenly Father.

Mr. J. Ferry.

Mr. John Foray passed away on February 17th. He was born at Sunderland over eighty-one years ago. Soon after ho came to Chatham. in 1862 he found his way to our cbapel in George-street, and gave himself to Christ. He soon became a class leader, and remained one to the end ;

about the same time he also became a local preacher area rendered excellent service. He left Chatham thirty-foul years ago for Gillingham, and had been the ruling spirit in the church from that day. The funeral took place on February 21st. A service was held in the church, con-ducted by Rev. W. Wardle, assisted by Rev. E. Shepherd. At the close the body was taken to Chatham Cemetery, and in the presence of hundreds of his friends he was laid to rest. On Sunday evening the memorial services took place in a crowded church. Mr: .A. S. Terry read the lessons and Rev. W. Wardle preached the sermon. The service was very impressive.

Mr. John Grave.

By the death of Mr, John Grave, the church and Sunday-school at Mytholmroyd have lost one of their most devoted workers. For forty-three years he was a Sunday-school teacher, about twenty years a class leader, for thirteen years superintendent of the school, and for twenty-five years a trustee and chapel steward. His devotion and sacrifice may have been equalled, but the cases which have excelled are rare. His most effective work was done in the Sunday-school as superintendent, the healthy influence of his life was felt by all. In the class meeting he was always at home, and most apt in his advice and testimony. For many years he had looked for-ward to the installation of a new organ ; he lived to see it, but a fortnight after the opening he was taken ill, and after five months suffering he succumbed on February 28th. Many representing the church and Sunday-school attended the funeral on March 3rd. The leaders of the church acted as bearers. Rev. W. H. Matthews conducted an impressive service in the Sunday-school. The inter-ment took place at the village churchyard. Rev. W. H. Matthews conducted the memorial service in Mytholmroyd Church on Sunday evening, March 9th,

Miss Elsie Higham.

The King-street Church, Stretford, has lost one of its most active and devoted workers by the death of Elsie, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Higham, of Chapel House, King-street. Our dear_ young friend:has, passed to the Romeland at the early age of twenty-five, after a serious illness, extending over eight months. Being of a gentle and loving disposition, she made many friends, and a wave of sorrow swept over the church at the news of her death. During a severe and painful affliction she mani-fested wonderful patience, and was fully resigned to the Divine will. The interment took place at Stretford Ceme-tery on March 10th in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by Revs. T. Kynaston and R. M. Rutter.

Mr. Benjamin Hughes.

On March 3rd, Mr. Benjamin Hughes, of Rugeley, Stafford Circuit, entered info rest, after suffering from an attack of pneumonia. He was for thirty-five years an intelligent, energetic and acceptable local preacher, and for some years served as Circuit secretary. Active, alert and capable, he gave diligent attention to his business, and also took an active interest in the work of the Urban District Council, the local Education Committee, and especially in the cause of temperance, which found in him a fearless advocate. But the preaching of a Gospel was his chief delight. He leaves three sons and six daughters to mourn his loss. The esteem in which he was held was evident at the funeral, which took place on the 6th inst. Representatives of public bodies, local preachers, and others from Stafford and adjoining circuits joined in pay-ing a tribute to one who had won their regard and affec-tion. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. A. Eyre, assisted by Rev. H. W. Harvey.

Mr. J. Alfred Prosser.

The Walkden Circuit has suffered a great loss in the death of Mr. J..A. Prosser, chemist, on February 26th. He was son of the late Rev. James Prosser, and brother of the late Rev. D. S. Prosser. After thirty years' un-broken services, his death is keenly felt by all who knew him. This was shown in the large procession of Walkden Circuit officials, and in the crowd of townspeople present to pay their tribute of respect. Rev. F. N. Shimmin conducted a service in the Memorial-road church, assisted by Revs. German Hunt, R. W. Ferguson, and J. T. Taylor. Rev. E. R. Davies, in a heartfelt tribute, spoke of Mr. Prosser as the embodiment of genuine friendship and honoured citizenship, a true Christian who loyally served Christ. There was ever about him the charm of gentle

goodness,

cultured intelligence, and Christian love. On

Sunday ()min' g, March 2nd, a good congregation, includ-ing many from other churches, met in Walkden Church. Rev. F. N. Shimmin, who conducted an impressive sea

vice, referred to Mr. Prosser as 'a brother beloved. He will be greatly missed. His widow, two sons and daughter, devoted workers in the church and school, we commend to the God of all comfort.

Those who are in search of anniversary hymns and music will find a splendid selection in the Hymns and Tunes (3d.) just published by Jas. Broadbent and S",

Leeds. The same firm also publish the Hymns and Tunes for the Scholars' Whitsuntide Festival, this year a par-ticularly fine selection. Messrs. Broadbent have also issued additional numbers of their Brunswick Series of Anthems, " The Life Consecrated," prize anthem, by, Norman Hay ; a new setting, by G. E. Mitnnear, of " Abide with Me," and "Not unto us, 0 Lord," by Charles Jessop.,

Messrs. Morgan and Scott have recently published two new sacred solos for the pianoforte, one, " How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds," with music by Lewis Carey, and the other," Shepherd of the Night," with music by J. C. Beaumont. There is a great need for first-class sacred soles, and we are grateful to the publishers for trying to supply the lack. Price ls. 6d. each net.

Perhaps the most remarkable of recent development) in English fruit farming is the importation from America of actual fruit trees up to ten feet high. The trees, when they arrive, are put in propagating houses, and their value from the English •point of view tested. Quite a large number of new varieties of blackberries, plums, apples, and other fruits are -being imported in this way by Messrs. Chivers and Sons, the well-known frail growers and preservers, of Histon, Cambridge. The trees come across the Atlantic carefully packed ill moss, and as a result of skilled treatment here, some of the new varieties have proved commercially successful in ens

English orchards.

Mr. John Shearing.

Balham Circuit has sustained a very heavy loss by thOl death of Mr. John Shearing, an " old-fashioned " Primitive Methodist of the finest type. Born in a Wiltshire village in 1859, he joined the Gateshead Church in Salisbury Circuit in 1874, and two years later became a local preacher. He came to London in 1884 and joined the church at Balham. He became Society Steward, and afterwards Circuit Steward, but a bad accident a few years ago left him in a state of weakness, .which compelled his retirement from the circuit responsibility. At the time of his death, in hospital, he was treasurer of the Balham Society. He is survived by his widow—a " Mother of Israel "—who has been invaluable to the circuit, end by a son, who has won his way to a good position in India. On Sunday night the memorial sermon was preached by Mr., H. Jeffs, who had known Mr. Shearing since 1896. He said the outstanding characteristic of their sainted brother was faithfulness. He had been specially loyal to the Church for which he lived ; • he had given unsparing service to the Lord's work, and had been a shining example to them all in giving the best he had, and making the mosb of the gifts he possessed.

Mr. Henry Taylor.

The Lincoln First Circuit and the Martin Society have suffered a great loss in the death of Mr. H. Taylor, at the age of seventy-two. Mr. Taylor gave his heart to God in early youth, and soon became an active worker in his cause, and a local preacher of outstanding power. He was a preacher of the old type, racy, original, but scriptural and mighty in persuasion. He exercised a good influence in the whole district, and his name was very fragrant. He was stricken unexpectedly with paralysis and never spoke afterwards. The esteem in which he was held was Manifested on the day of his funeral, which was attended by large numbers of friends. The ministers present were Revs. W. Lee, G. Tirnn, and Thos. Maland. He leaves an afflicted widow and several sons. His memory will long be treasured as one of the choicest of God's saints.

Mr. G. Williams.

On February 26th Mr. George Williams entered into' rest. The interment took place at Gresford on March 1st. .A service was previously held at Llay, conducted by Rev., F. Morgan Ridge, when a large company paid a last tribute of respect. He had been a faithful preacher for over sixty, years. No matter how great the distances to his appoint-ments he would be there despite all difficulties. He was much in demand for camp meetings, was fond of the young, to whom he was the means of winning many for Christ. After his last appointment he was prostrate for a few days,, this was followed by a stroke, which rendered him nearly speechless, but he met it with Christian fortitude. Amongst his last words were, " It has been a fight."

Church News. Aylshgm.

On March 3rd we had a gold and silver tree effort for debt reduction. The tea was generously given by two of our members. A public meeting followed addressed by Rev. J. Read (Baptist). Solos were ren-dered by Miss Rump, Mr. Stackwood, and Rev. J. W. Trevvett. The tree was stripped by Miss Jarvis, and the gifts and mottos announced by Mrs. Trevvett. -Net proceeds, £11.

Barnsley First.

A wonderful work is being experienced at Westgate Church in the mission con-ducted by Mr. Frank Penfold, the tent evangelist, assisted by Rev.. J. W. Waddell. After fhe first week, Sunday was the crowning day, when there was a

great breakdown on Sunday night and nine-teen surrendered to Jesus Christ. Every night there were good companies. The whole town has been strangely stirred. On the Saturday Mr. Penfold gave his lecture, " Twelve 'Years Under Canvas." Mr. George Porter presided.

Berkhamsted. A very successful round of missionary

meetings has just been held here. Rev. W. Norcross proved to be a first-class deputation. His genial manner won all hearts, and his -earnest and manly advocacy will have abiding results. The financial returns show an increase upon those of last year, and several persons have ordered home boxes.

Birmingham Fourth. A successful round of missionary services

was held from February 23rd to 27th. The visit of Rev. H. Markham Cook as depute-

tion, on his return from Africa, had been keenly anticipated, but he was unable to be with us. Rev. J. Odell, however, willingly took his place, to the great delight of the people. The Sunday ser-vices were good, especially at the Confer-ence Hell and Yardley-road. The friends at Lyndon End, Olton, joined together in their meeting in the Lyndon. End Chapel. A unique feature of the meeting was the presence and enthusiastic support of the rector of Sheldon. Two solos were beauti-fully rendered by Miss Gladys Ward. On the Tuesday, a missionary conversazione was held at the Conference Hall. What with the charming address of Mrs. Ben-ham, the enthusiasm and pathos of the deputation, the music of Miss Jells, and refreehments, which were kindly given by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cresskill, the function proved eminently successful. The meeting on the Thursday at Yardley-road brought

the round to a close. Miss F. Hodson sang with her accustomed sweetness. Rev. J., Odell was in splendid form. The financial results ere considerably in advance of last year's.

Chertsey. Missionary sermons were preached mil

Feb. 2nd by Revs.. S. Buckley, T. Stephen-son and Mrs. Stephenson. The meetings following were well attended and of a high order. The income is the highest onl record, being £6 in advance of last year., Rev. Stanley Buckley, of Livingstone Col-, lege, missionary elect for West Africa, served us well as deputation, and the col. lectors deserve the highest praise.

Clifford Chambers.

The new church has been completed hi a short space of time, end the building is one of which the village may be proud. A deeicatory service was held on the 27th,

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Rev. E. S. Cole (Birmingham) preaching the opening sermon. Pastor H. F. Stretch, stated that the total outlay was £350, towards which they had obtained cash or promises to the amount of £235. Het hoped the remaining £115 might be wiped off during the next six months. At the 'meeting on the Thursday, Rev. W. A. Pippet, rector of Clifford Chambers, pre-sided. This gentleman has kindly presented the church with a pulpit Bible, also twenty-four Bibles and forty-eight New Testa-ments for use in the Sunday-school. Mr. Pippet expressed the wish for oo-operation from those in charge of the Primitive Methodist new church to make Clifford Chambers an ideal village. Owing to bereavement, Rev. F. C. Watts was not present. The meeting was also addressed by Rev. E. S. Cole and Messrs. R. M. Smith and G. Bentley. Dulwich.

The members of Crystal Palace-road, East Dulwich, are engaged in raising £70 for debt reduction. Towards this object Mrs. W. Tarver invited her friends to a sale of work in her own drawing-room on Thursday last. A considerable gathering was the result. Mrs. W. Jackson and Mrs. C. Pinhorn presided at the opening, and the effort produced £15 7s. 6d. The effort was most praiseworthy, being espe-cially commendable because Mrs. Tarver has been in very weak health for some time past. Forest Gate.

A women's own sale of work was held. at Katherine-road on February 27th and 28th, opened on the first day by Mrs. Norman and Miss Wilson, on the second day by Mrs. Poolley, supported by Rev. A. Lawton, in the absence of Rev. G. B. Gleghorn through illness. The whole effort was a success, amounting to about £11 10s.

Glasgow Second.

On Tuesday, February 25th, a public tea was held at Parkhead, after which the chair was taken by Councillor Robert Shanks, end Mrs. Barton delivered her popular lecture, "My Tour through Aus-tralia." During the interval Mr. A. P. Ashford, on behalf of the congregation of the Waddell Memorial Church, presented Mr. Robert Christie, organist and choir-master (brother of Rev. W. Christie), with a beautiful silver teapot and case of butter knives, and on behalf of the mem-bers of the choir with a beautiful Royal Drooko umbrella and pocket book, on the occasion of his leaving for Canada. Mr. Christie, in reply, made touching reference to how he was drawn to Methodism sixteen years ago, through the ministry of the sainted Rev. P. 0. Hint. Haslingden.

At our Grove-road Church on Sunday, March 2nd, the Christian Endeavour Anniversary services were held. Preacher, Rev. E. R. Davies, of Accrington. Misses M. Fletcher and A. Ratcliffe rendered solos. . The secretary, Mr. J. Richardson, gave a very interestine

' and inspiring

by of the work done y the C. E. during the year. Collections, £4 10s. On the previous Sunday, Mr. W. Taylor, on behalf of the Junior and Senior C.E. Societies, presented to the church an individual Communion outfit. Haverhill.

The annual sale of work was held on February 19th and 20th. The opening ceremony was very prettily conducted by a number of scholars. who rendered the musical recital, "A Bunch of Keys," and presented purses to Mrs. A. E. Goodall. 'The total collected by the children amounted to £3 15s. 4d. The children had been well trained by the Misses R. end B. Dorking, N. Wood and Mrs. Goodall. The sale realised a net sum of £21 5s. 40. for church funds. Hull First.

Meeting held at Jubilee Chapel on February 27th. Rev. E, Dalton presided. Spiritually and financially the circuit is in a healthier state than for some years past. Some of the older officials affirmed they had never known it better. The numerical returns of some of the societies gave the meeting considerable anxiety and occasioned -much heart-searching. It was found that more than half the numbers reported as. connected with West-street Society before the chapel was sold, by the sanction of the °Connexional authorities, had either joined churches in other parts of the city or had failed to attach themselves to any church, but were lost to the Hull First Circuit. A very careful examination of the roll books had necessitated the removal of a large number of members (forty-five who had ceased to attend, fifty-two who had yeanoved, and eight who had died) from the

remaining four societies. This placed the quarterly meeting in the very painful 'posi-tion of having to report a decrease of 105 members for the year. After prolonged and deeply humbled inquiry, the meeting was satisfied that care had been exercised in the examination of the roll books, and that none had been removed but those for whom great patience had been exercised and hopes entertained for some years. Great peace obtains in the circuit, and large hopes are entertained for future success. Hull Third. - A sale of work has been held at Stone-ferry, which proved very successful. It was opened by the Right Hon. T. R. Ferens, M.P., and- presided over by Mrs. Burwell, of Hessle. A large audience gathered. After tea the sale of work was re-opened by a group of Florin Children. President, Mrs. J. Hall. The friends were highly gratified when Rev. T. Allison Brown announced the day's proceedings, which were over £32. Donations were received as follows : Right Hon. T. IL Ference, £5 ; Mrs. Burwell, 10s. 6d. ; • Mrs. Rudd, of Resale, £1 ; Mr. Till, £1 Is. ; Mr. Harris, £1 ls. ; Mrs. Mclllwaine, 10s. Manchester Third.

Chapel anniversary services at Cheet-ham-hill were held on February 23rd, when Rev. H. L. Herod preached. In the afternoon a musical service was given under the guidance of Mr. F. Horner and Mr. W. Ingram. A public tea and con-cert was held on the Saturday. All the meetings were well attended, and the pro-ceeds were well in advance of many preceding years. Mansfield.

A successful ten days' mission has just been conducted at the New Centenary Hall by Miss May Harrison and Miss Morrie Elkins. The good work done, both by the preaching of the Word by Miss Harrison and the singing of Miss Elkins, has been highly appreciated, and much good will be the result. Martham.

Missionary sermons were preached on February 23rd, and meetings held at Martham, Winterton, Hickling, and Rollesby. Addresses were given by Revs. W. H. Lawson and G. Rudram, Messrs. H. W. Jewry, G. Bramble, J. Ohatten, D. Mount, G. 011ey, H. Smith, H. Heledon, J. Vincent, and G. Grimes, jun. Proceeds, £11 7s., an advance on last year. Nottingham Fourth.

A most enjoyable gathering took place in the Musters-road Schoolroom, West Bridgford, on February 13th, in celebra-tion of the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Walker. Over 150 friends were present, every circuit in the city and every church in the Fourth Circuit being repre-sented, including several friends from Shelford, Mr. and Mrs. Walker's native village. A capital tea was followed by a pleasing meeting, when speeches were made by Mr. Councillor Barlow (chairman), Rev. T. H. Kedwavd, Mr. Alderman Ward, Mr. H. Fairest and Mx. H. Gilman, all testify-ing to the long and faithful services of Mr. and Mrs. Walker and the high regard in which they were held. Mr. Gilman, on-behalf of a few old friends, presented Mr. and Mrs. Walker with two pairs of silver salts. The proceeds of the gathering, £'7 13s., were for the West Bridgford new church.

Ouston. On Saturday, February 22nd, at concert

was given by the Married People's Choir. Mr. T. Anderson, of Annfield Plain, pre-sided, after which a knife-and-fork supper was provided. On Sunday Mr. John Dodds, of Birtley, preached, and in the afternoon a service of song, entitled " The Musical Miller," was given by the Married People ; reader, Mrs. William Johnson ; conductor, Mr. Robert Urwin ; organist, Mr. Richard Anderson. Over £10 was raised for trust funds. Ramsgate.

The monthly service for young people was held at Queen-street on S indpi Feb-ruary 23rd, when Rev. Walter kasey

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preached. Miss Linda Rinks presided at the organ. The choir rendered an anthem, and solos were contributed by friends, and an orchestral band rendered selections. On Thursday we Were favoured with a visit of the Cavendish Baptist Church Choir and the Ramsgate Military Band, who ren-dered the cantata, " Gideon," conducted by the composer, Mr. Packer. Rev. W Easey presided. Rev. B. Senior preached on Sunday evening, end at the close presented a Bible to Mr. Will Miller, who is leaving the town.

At our Denmark-read. Church the Sun-day-school anniversary was held on March

2nd, when sermons were preached by Rev. Walter Easey. An address was given in the afternoon by Mr. Rose, Mrs. Mallet presiding. Miss Beading acted as organist., and Mr. A. Fra.noklin conducted the singing.

At our church at Minster, the united choirs of Ramsgate and Minster gave an excellent cantata, entitled "Storm to Calm," on February 20th. There were a. good number present. Rev. Walter Easey presided. .

Shipley.

Meeting held on Saturday, March 1st, at Saltaire-road, the tea being provided by the ladies of that church. Rev. F. Picker-ing presided. Arrangements were made for the holding of a circuit garden party and sale of work at Baildon on Saturday, May 31st. The good wishes of the meeting were,• sent to Mr. Joseph Mortimer, who leaves England with his son, Mr. Alfred Mortimer, for East Africa. Mr. Mortimer has been for very many years an official at Shipley and a most acceptable local preacher. The delegates to Synod are Messiu. E. Goldthorpe and S. Heaton. The membership returns are the same as last year-412. Spennymoor.

Rev. G. F. Fawcett presided at the meet-ing on Saturday. Each of the ministers leave in 1914. Rev. Thomas Barnes will succeed Rev. G. F. Fawcett, and Rev. G. H. Green, of Docking, will succeed Rev. J. M. Craddock. Rev. G. F. Fawcett and Mr. J. W. Walker were elected delegates to the District meeting at Crook. The membership is 810, an increase of ten on the year. The finances are in a good position, and a £24 balance was reported. Mr. Fred Jackson was admitted to full Plan. Messrs. T. Bevan, N. Bottoms, E. Moore, A. Reavley, S. Nichol and W. Butcher were admitted on the Plan as exhorters.

Stratford. It being the jubilee of the Henniker-

road Church, it was decided to raise £150, and there was great rejoicing when, on Friday, February 28th, at the close of a three days' bazaar, it was announced that £164 10s. had been raised. The bazaar was opened by the Mayoress of West Ham. The Mayor (Alderman W. G. Spittle) pre-sided. On Thursday, Mrs. Hosking declared the bazaar opened, and Mr. Tom Hoe-good presided. On Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, of Ilford, performed the open-ing ceremony. she result was given by Mr. Hersom at follows : -Donations, £47; Mr. Moore's gift, £54 10s. ; collecting cards, £6 5s. ; talent money, £7 14s. 9d. ; teas and special efforts, £10 Os. 6d. ; result of sales, etc., £39 ls. ; total, £164 10s. 3d.

Sodbury. A sale of work in aid of the funds of

Glemsford Church was held on February 26th. Rev. J. 0. Sutcliffe presided. Mrs. C. W. Byload declared the sale of work open, and wished the undertaking every success. The friends aimed at raising £12, but so good- was the response that the receipts were £17.

Swansea. At Pell-street Church a beautiful initial

quilt was presented to the circuit house by Mrs. J. R. Davies. The quilt has been the oause of the raising of a good sum of money, and was photographed. The money raised-over £10 10s.-was towards a new organ. The quilt contained 210 names.

Swindon First. On Tuesday evening Mr. Edwin Smith

gate an interesting and instructive lecture at Highworth on the life of General Booth. There was a good attendance, and for up-wards of an hour Mr. Smith kept his audience interested.

Swinton. The Right Hon. J. A. Pease, Minister of

Education, accompanied by Mrs. Pease, opened a bazaar last week in aid of debt reduction, and both spoke admiringly of the work done by our denomination. Rev. J. N. Clague was able to announce, at the end of the two days' sale, a total income of £107, which was in excess of original expectations. Towards this total the ladies' stall _produced £24 10s. id., the young ladies' and gentlemen's stall each £15 Ss. ; juniors' stall, £1013s. From the sale of sweets was procured £5, refresh-ments, £7 3s. 4d., luncheon, £5 Os. 6d., admission, £6 Os. 6d., Handbook £8 10s., donations £8 2s. 6d., etc. Mr. W. Dann (of Whittington Moor) opened the bazaar on the second day, and other leading helpers were Mr. H. Johnson, J.P., and Councillor W. C. Haigh, J.P. The friends were also pleased to have with them the venerable Rev, Joel Hodgson, who has entered upon his 86th year.

Whitley Bay. The anniversary services on the 2nd

inst. were a season of spiritual refresh-ment. Rev. W. Dawson, of Felling, preached with freedom and power. His is a ministry of enrichment in knowledge and in grace, and he takes a high place amongst our younger preachers. It has been decided to pay £150 off the debt. All the ladies and helpers connected with the sale of work were thanked for their -remarkable achievement, and have been entertained at a social by Mr. and Mrs. George Robson. Mr. T. R. Watkinson, of Grimsby, will pay the church a visit on Whit-Sunday, and the Married People's Choir will give a service of praise, con-sisting of old hymns and anthems, in the afternoon. Worksop.

A successful gold and silver tree and an "At Home " have been held at John-street, the generous response of the members being excellent. Miss L. Hayton presided, and Mrs: Dawson stripped, the tree. in the evening an entertainment was given. Th.ere was much rejoicing when Mr. J. Markham announced that the effort had realised over £38. In connection with the Primary Department Councillor F. G. and Mrs. Foster have presented fifty chairs.

A gold and silver tree and sale of work took place at Cresswell on February 22nd. Miss Muriel Parkin stripped the tree. The friends worked well and heartily ; the whole proceeds being over £24.

Quarterly Meetings. Camden Town.

Meeting held March 3rd, Rev. A. Sut• cliffe president. There was a good atten-dance. Reports showed an increase of scholars, Junior Endeavourers and Band of Hope members. During the year we have removed thirty-one names from the roll. The circuit's condition was considered as generally prosperous, and further progress is antioipated. Mr. J. A. Lake was appointed delegate. Regret was expressed at Rev. A. Sutcliffe's decision to leave in 1914, and steps were taken to appoint his successor. Chester First.

Meeting lield at George-street. Atter'. dance excellent. We report a- small increase of members after filling many vacancies. Trust accounts satisfactory. Hamilton-street congratulated on having paid £175 off its debt, and Guilden Sutton on splendid efforts for enlargement of school premises. Sunday-school report eminently satisfactory ; the C.E. and tem- perance departments also reporting increases. Great public meeting to be held at George-street in connection with the Triennial S.S. Conference, to be held at Liverpool in October. Alderman W. Vernon, J.P., and Mr. J. H. Bentley were appointed delegates to the Synod. Revs. G. Hunt and F. W. Hensihall were unanimously invited for second year and accepted. George-street and Saughall friends warmly congratulated on success of recent efforts, the former having raised £300 and the latter £60. George-street friends were heartily thanked for gift of £60 towards speoial circuit expenditure in connection with ministers' houses. Plans of proposed new chapel at Piper's Ash approved, and sanction given to build. Alderman Vernon was re-elected . circuit steward. The meeting learned with deep regret of the death of Rev. J. Watson, D.D., a former minister of the circuit. A suitable resolution was passed. Coventry First.

Meeting held on the 6th inst.' and was

well attended. Reports' showed advance. Every fund in the circuit has balance in hand, £48 10s. has been paid off the chapel debts, and over £30 deposited for extension purposes. Rev. M. Knowlson was invited for a fifth year, but, to the regret of many, he declined, and, will change in 1914. Mr. B. Funnell was elected delegate. Mr. Reuben Johnson was recommended for Conference. Drosford.

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scholars. Members same as last year. W. Amer and J. Neaves have passed their first examination, and J. Lenney was re-commended for the plan. Messrs. R. Hunter and R. Bailey are the delegates for District meeting. The motion for the division of the circuit was withdrawn. Bev. J. Rigby was invited for a third term. A resolution was passed con-gratulating Rev. J. Rigby on successfully opposing the granting of a seven days' licence for the Empire Hippodrome, and empowering him to represent them at the adjourned sessions. Gateshead Second.

At Prince Consort-road on March 1st there was a large attendance. Mr. T. Hetherington recommended as a ministerial cindidate. Messrs. T. Towran and R. Ridley were appointed as delegates. The debts on church property have been considerably reduced, and efforts are being made to clear the debts at Dunstan and Whitehall-road. The school, C.E. and temperance reports were satisfactory. We report to Conference the same membership as last year. A house has been secured at Dunstan for the second minister. Rev. H. Pratt unanimously invited for a sixth year, and accepted. He intimated that he would leave in 1915, and steps were taken to secure a successor. A presentation will be anade to Rev. A. Longstaff in recognition of his five years' successful service in the circuit. Grassington.

Them was a good attendance. We re-port progress in all departments. Balance in hand for Circuit Fund. Membership, 70, increase of six, after nine removals. Paid off £140 from Grassington Chapel debt during the year. Rev. D. Bradbury was unanimously recommended for approved 'list. Rev. J. Walton has just visited the circuit and gave a series of lectures at Grassington, Hebden and Barden. Proceeds in aid of Addingham New Church, and realised £5 la 2(1. Sils. den Circuit has been sending help to Grassington for over seventy ydars, thus we have sought to make some small return. The effort has done good all round. Ipswich and Hadleigh.

Held on March 5th, with a good atten-dance. Rev. F. C. France presided. The reports revealed encouraging results of the year's work. We report same num-ber of members as last year. There is an increase of teachers and scholars in our schools. Mr. H. Winkworth was reelected circuit steward. Rev. F. C. France and Mr. 0. I. Stiggle were elected delegates. King's Lynn.

Meeting held on the 3rd, at which there was a large attendance. After taking sixty-two names off the books we report an increase of five, also an increase of eight junior members and twenty scholars. Messrs. W. Sporne and T. Moore were elected delegates. Rev. H Semper's invitation to remain a fourth year was heartily confirmed. Notice was given to invite at the next Quarterly meeting. Several chapel defl.s have been reduced, and a number of chapels have been renovated, that at Harpley having been done by the members, Miss Mountain artistically painting the panels in the gallery. The finances are improving, and in all respects the outlook is hopeful. The meeting terminated by singing the Consecration Hymn. Liverpool Second.

Meeting held at Boundary-street. The Trusts and schools were found in a healthy condition, and the circuit reports the same number of members to the Conference. Mr. W. J. Bellis. J.P., was heartily thanked for the excellent service he has rendered to the circuit as steward, and Mr. John Tunley was appointed his successor. Mr. George Jennings is delegate. Rev. George _Armitage leaves in 1914, after four years, and will be succeeded by Rev. E. B. Storr. Lowick.

Meeting held March Elth at Milfield. Rev. T. K. Upright occupied the chair. There was a slight deficit. Mr. T. Brown and Mr. W. Taylor were re-elected circuit stewards. Mrs. Upright entertained all present to an excellent tea in the Manse. M a i dstone.

Held March 5th. at Snodland. Presi-dent, Rev. G. Sutton Read. Good attendance and a fine spirit. Mr. J. Wilford, C.C., J.P. (circuit steward), and Mrs. Wilford provided tea for the officials. Income about equal to outgo. Estimated value of chapel and school property, .42,860 ; debt, 2706 ; paid off debt during year, £175. Two of the churches have 313,n renovated, and most of the cost raised. We report the same number of members as ait year.

Newcastle First. Meeting held on March 1st. There was

a large attendance, one shaking feature being the number of young men present. The reports were most encouraging. An increase of five members was reported, which make 100 since Rev. T. Sykes came to the circuit. Every department of work, both in the city churches and outside, is full of vigour and aggression. A site has been secured at Forrest Hall, where a school church will be erected. At Prest-wick a new mission room has been secured, and will be opened on Easter Monday. Rev. T. Sykes was invited to remain until 1920, and Rev. F. Beal until 1918. Rev. T. Sykes and Mr. J. Gow were elected delegates. Mr. Albert Ellis was elected circuit steward, and Mr. William Sander-son assistant. Expressions of sympathy were passed with the family of Mr. Jacob Robson, late circuit steward and Mrs. Goodrich. A letter of sympathy was for- warded to the Right Hon. C. Fenvrick, M.P., who is undergoing medical trea-tment at Southport

North Walsham. There was a very large attendance, and

a fine spirit prevailed. A hearty invita-tion was given to Rev. J. Biggs for a second term of sea-vice, and gratification expressed for his restoration to health. The labours of the mission van evangelist—Mr. Scar-lett—have been much blessed, and a number of our elder scholars have given their lives to Christ. The rebuilding of Barton Turf chapel was approved. Rev. A. T. Wardle, of Suffield-park, was pre-sent, and keen regret was felt that his active service was fast drawing to a close. Mr. R. Reeder represents this circuit at the District meeting. Nottingham Fourth.

Meeting held at Mayfield Grove. The attendance was large, and a fine spirit pre-vailed. The reports revealed fine pro-gress. The total income for all purposes nearly £2,000. We report an increase of twenty members and eighty-three scholars. Second minister's salary increased £5 per year. Revs. T. Herbert Kedward and James Grant accepted unanimous invita-tions for a fourth year. Rev. T. H. Kedward and Mr. Byron Smith were appointed delegates.

Reading. Sixty officials attended the meeting on

Wednesday last. Three candidates for the plan were received, and arrangements made for their ordination. An appeal for a new chapel at Whitley Wood is being made, and £16 was subscribed by the brethren present. Delegates, Rev. J. A. Alderson, Messrs. J. T. Hull, and T. Waite. We ask for the Synod in 1914. We rejoice in having an increase of forty-two members after removing sixty-seven names from the roll. We are reporting twenty-five increase to Conference. Total membership, 693. The financial state- ment was a joyful surprise to all, reveal-ing an income of £152 17s. 2d., and a balance in hand of £4 3s. 7d., the first time we have had a balance in hand for years. There is an increase of thirty members in the C.E. societies. Woodcete village chapel has been renovated at a cost of £40, and a concert and supper at the close of the Quarterly meeting raised £11 10s. towards the cost. The debt on two of the village churches has been reduced by £16 10s.

Rhosymedre Circuit. Meeting held March 3rd. Many repre-

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Turner and Mr. A. Humphries attend Synod. We report 555 members, an increase of five.

San_ on Walden. Held at Claverincr, when a good com-

pany assembled. Messrs.. S. Pledger and J. Reville are to preach trial sermons, and Mr. H. Wilson came on trial. The alternative plan for new school at Hemp-stead was approved, as also the purchase of Land at Langley for burial ground. A circuit gathering is to be held in May at Stansted. Eulogistic references were made to the work of Rev. S. J. Hall (probationer), and the report to be made accordingly. Members 280, an increase of three. It was decided to ask to be relieved of our pledge, and to apply for a grant from the Sustentation Fund. Salt bu rn. '

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Meeting held at Tempest-place on Wednesday, Rev. E. Phillipson presiding over a large attendance. Mr. J. H. Hunter acted as secretary. The member-ship showed a slight increase. The financial statement was received as satis-factory. Councillor J. W. Grant was re-elected circuit steward. Rev. E. Phillip. son was elected delegate, and Mr. W. Crozier vice. Reports of Sunday-schools, Bands of Hope and C.E. Societies were satisfactory. Sheffield First.

Held at the Central Mission. Member-ship showed a small increase. In chapel affairs there had been activity and success. At Masbro' and Killamarsh organs had been erected at a cost of £140 and £70 respectively, and in each case the whole amount had been raised, and also a sub-stantial reduction of debt effected. By a bazaar at Holbrook over £100 had been raised, and the debt reduced £80. Pro-posals by the District Building Committee for some circuit re-arrangements were rejected, Sheffield Fourth.

Meeting held at Martin-street, Rev. G. Ford in the chair. An unusually large number of removals accounted for a decrease of eight members, but in the Sunday-schools and Bands of Hope pro-gress was reported. The financial report showed a substantial credit balance. Rev. G. Ford removes to Wisbech, and will be succeeded by Rev. C. Higgins. Sheffield Fifth.

Rev. H. Fox presided, and submitted the numerical report, which showed an increase of five. The Sunday-schools re-ported an increase of six teachers and nine scholars. Mr. H. Clayton was re-elected steward, and Rev. H. Fox was elected delegate and Rev. W. Kitchen vice. Sheffield Eighth.

Meeting held at Ann's-road, Rev. G. E. Wiles in the chair. A membership of 330 was reported, and the stewards' report showed that the income had covered expenditure. The following Trust debts have been reduced : Ann's-road, £70 ; Coal Aston, £22 103. ; Woodseate, £100, and £50 invested towards a new building fund. Progress was also reported in other departments. Mr. J. Hogg was elected delegate, and Mr. G. Bell vice. - Sheffield Ninth. •

Rev. E. Mather presided. The numerical returns) showed a. stronger membership, and 490 were reported to Conference. Trust debts had been reduced £200. The Sunday-schools reported an increase of sixty-five scholars, and considerable pro-gress had been made in the C.E. Societies and Bands of Hope. The circuit steward's statement was satisfactory. Messrs. P. Derbyshire and J. Ma,rsden were appointed delegates. Witney.

Held at Witney, March 6th. Owing to unusually severe losses we report a decrease of nine. The circuit is, how-ever, in a sound and healthy condition. Mr. C. Viner resigns the stewardship after twenty-six years. His eldest son appointed. Mr. T. Wiggins was placed on

full plan, and Mr. Percy Viner on exhorters' list. Each Trust has paid its way with balance in hand. Rev. R. Cowie comes in July. Number of conver-sions at ordinary services reported.

Wolverhampton Second. Held at Dudley-road, Rev. J. Maland

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York Second. Meeting held on March 5th. Rev. W.

Franks presided. The reports were en-couraging. We report forty-three increase of scholars, and five increase of members, with good reserve. The balance-sheet of Acomb New Church was received, which showed the church had cost £1,557, and £857 had been raised. - We have good con-gregations and a large increase in scholars and teachers. A resolution of congratulation was unanimously passed to Mr. T. Vipond and others for their work. Victoria Bar was congratulated on their successful bazaar in raising £150. The circuit income met expenditure. Rev. T. All Brown will succeed Rev. W. Franks in 1914.

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Croydon. The annual meeting was held on Thurs-

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Knighton. Monthly meeting held on Tuesday last,

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Torquay. A very interesting meeting was held on

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