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The justification for the existence of the Church is in the sphere of the humanly impossible: The impossible is being narrowed in range by increas-ing knowledge, and is not so defiant, so confident, or so invincible as in the past. Man has won many notable victories over it. It may be science will reduce to natural events some of the signs wrought by Christ, and which we call miracles, but there are other works of Christ that the operative forces of this universe can neither explain nor reproduce. And consequently that is the specific and appointed task of the Church, which the world cannot achieve because it is weak. The Church stands remote and crowned, challenging the world by the might and mystery of its power. It must work miracles to justify its claim, reveal itself, and confront the broad measures of the world's need. It rightfully strives with, and for, the world, and on its levels. Every movement. that exists for the public good has the authority of divine statute to command the Church to its side. But its first value, even for society, is that it works miracles—not results which by habit of thought are called miracles, because of their magnitude or novelty, but results that the universe and all its resident forces fail either to explain or reproduce. Here the world touches the boundaries of its finiteness, and the Church finds its transcendence.

Our subject is not, Have miracles happened ? Men generally are much more anxious to have demon-strated that miracles occurred 1,900 years ago than that they occur to-day. It is not Lourdes but Bethany, Galilee and Jerusalem that focus intellectual search and interest. To these we can apply no scientific test or individual observation, but rest our conviction on historic evidence. Science has rebuked all theories of logical impossibility, and has taught us to approach this inquiry with the practical ques-tion, Did these miracles --actually happen? For answer we fall back on the veracity of the witnesses and the trustworthiness of the written record. But our subject is, Do miracles occur ? Are there events in human experience and perceived by the senses which indicate in themselves a divine will be-hind them, individual and empiric events of which we can only exclaim that these are the acts of God ; or do our fundamental conceptions forbid all action of will on unwilling matter ?

Our first inquiry is, If miracles occur where are we to look for them ? In this we have the direction and example of Jesus Christ. He wrought His miracles in the common life of the people. They were not primarily signs and wonders, but beneficent deeds, and were more frequently physical than spiritual in kind. He healed the halt, lame, blind; cured leprosy, palsy and epilepsy ; fed the hungry and restored the dead to ease broken hearts—not in scenic display, by casting Himself from a pinnacle of the Temple, but in humble beneficence He revealed His divinity and His charity. His miracles were spontaneous, simple And urgent. It is amongst facts of this class we must look for those events of our modern life, which are intelligible to faith but a mystery to reason, and that speak to us of an im-manent. and creative God, with a direct personal action on human life. And the Church—the organ of God's will, and the sympathetic and selected medium of His self-unfolding—must reveal Him at

work in this supernatural way. There are fulfil- meuts of its ministry that can only be called miracles. Such a person as Christ must of necessity have tran-scended the natural order in some of His activities, and an institution empowered as the Church must, in some of its manifestations, also transcend that order. The only convincing evidence of this claim is that of individual example. Can the Church name with date and place miracles that happen to-day and are perceivable by the senses or accessible to reasonable and approved tests?

The records of physical and mental cures at Lourdce and other Roman Catholic shrines should not be cavalierly dismissed as being physically impossible or scientifically unthinkable. They are accepted as miracles by a Church and by such trained and acute minds as G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, and should be believed or disbelieved not on any theory of antecedent improbability, but on the value of their evidence. There are, happily, better attested and more stable miracles in the Church than these, of which the following are primary.

The Miracle of the New Birth.—Modern science has not resolved but deepened the mystery of life. Even the faint promise of spontaneous generation has flickered out. The present conviction is that life is transmissible, and that behind all its forms stands parenthood. And we know with equal certainty from experience and experiment that the quality of being, the range of consciousness, and the vital im-pulse that make spiritual life cannot be induced by education and training. The new birth is described in the New Testament in terms of the supernatural. It is a divine generation, a derived life, a spiritual sonship. The individual soul awakens to this higher consciousness by, and only by, union with Jesus Christ. Species and types may be -mutable, but the natural and spiritual man are classified according to kingdoms, and their difference resides in this--t hat the one is a vitalised, and the other a non-vitalised soul. " You hath He quickened who were dead." There emerges in the new birth that which belons to the origin of all life—a new consciousness of self, a vital impulse and an added world of spiri' nal reality, in which the soul feels itself at home. These come not through nature or man, but by miracle of grace and power.

The Miracles of Prayer.—Prayer is not a miracle. It is explained in our Constitution, and is as natural as hunger and thirst, but some answers to prayer are miracles. These can only be stated in general terms. There are experiences of godly people which are as inexplicable to the present order as many of the signs and wonders of Christ. Pious poverty can witness that in crises of faith and prayer that happened which carried the evidence of divine initiative. It bore the marks of detachment, selection, and indepen-dent purpose. If it can be proved that anything worthy of the name of miracle has occurred in the outward life of any saint., at any time, then there is demonstrated in this the possibility of miracles for all saints at all times. God has not limited His own usefulness, and has ever new uses for natural laws and forces. There are experiences of healing, deliverance, selection, and direction in the lives of modern saints which, if as critically examined as Christ's miracles

Do Miracles Happen in the Modern Church?

BY REV. JAMES LOCKHART.

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have been, would be classified with them. They, too, are Christ's miracles.

The Miracle of Revealed Truth.—The Church is the s' eward of truths the human reason could never have given. It is impossible to affirm what knowledge of supersensible fact the natural man could have attained through intuition, parity of reasoning, and inference, but granted only the universe and human reason and the truth of the divine disposition would not have come to light.. Our Gospel would never have been born, for its central doctrine is not a truth of the universe. No gospel from man's intui-tions and inferences could have been adequate. The cure word of grace that is needed here the Church, and the Church only, can speak. Her great evangelical truths represent the charity of God. and not the wisdom of man, for the Church has seen beyond the limits of man's seeing. She holds truth miraculously delivered and divinely guaranteed. To her is given the solemn charge to speak the last word on God, being and destiny, and a word no progress of thought will supersede. Because this is true the Church stanch apart, with a vocation and authority of her own. She offers men a grace they could never have created and a truth they could never have discovered.

REVIVAL ON KELSALE CIRCUIT.

At the recent meeting of the Norwich District Mis-sionary Committee a story of successful evangelistic work was told that brought great joy to those who heard it. Such a record deserves a wider constituency for the stimu-lus and increase of faith it is likely to bring to workers in secluded areas. Kelsale is far from the main channel of national life, but recent events have marked it as within the sweep of the movement that is bringing nearer the Kingdom of God.

From the beginning of its history Kelsale has had difficulty in holding on to the territory won in the days of the Pioneers. Indeed, some territory has been lost. It has been a battle of brave souls occupying difficult out-posts, with no town as a central rallying-point. Only by means of the Sustentation Fund has heart of hope been sustained, and this has been a case in which the Sustenta-tion Fund has been an undiluted blessing. The Confer-ence of 1912 stationed Rev. P. M. Hoyle to this village outpost. Such an appointment for a young man coming from work in London was a severe test. Mr. Hoyle has answered the challenge, and under his leadership the circuit is nearer independence than ever before. Inspired by a promise of £2 from the amount granted by the General Missionary Committee for village evangelistic work a series of missions were arranged in Kelsale, Orford and Snape. And as in many other cases where the tithes had been conscientiously attended to, the win-dows of heaven were opened, and an abundant blessing poured out. In this case the special grant has been gloriously vindicated.

The number of conversions secured by these missions is sixty-five. This represents more than forty per cent. of the membership of this circuit. What is most encourag-ing is that fully one-half of the converts are the young people who have.grown up in the Sunday-schools. From these, trained by the Church and always attached to it, the Church may expect the most fruitful service. One or two of the young men give promise of making local preachers ; these are valuable acquisitions. But those outside the churches have been reached and claimed for Christ and the Church. Here is a striking instance of what consecrated and concentrated effort can accomplish. Out of a family of eleven persons, of a class that we do not usually attract, ten were con-verted. They included both parents, two sons, four daughters, two of them married, one son-in-law, and one grandson. This one outstanding miracle of grace will preach many an effective sermon in that village area.

At Orford, nestling near the flats of the Suffolk sea-coast, one of the most remote places in our country, Sister Bessie, of St. George's Hall, was the missioner. And right nobly she did her part. With quiet enthusiasm, tact, and good judgment she pursued her way. The Sunday congregation overflowed the church. This also occurred on some week evenings. The missioner found favour with the people, and evidently she had power to prevail with God. The mission appeared to be a personal triumph for her. But it was more than this. It was God's opportunity of getting His word and will and way made plain to the whole village. The fruits of the mis-sion have been gathered into a Christian Endeavour Society, and every means is being taken to conserve and consolidate the results of the work. The responsibility of shepherding and guarding these lambs of the flock of Christ iq great and brings fear to the alert and aware. Bikt it has brought joy also. And joy sustained will carry the Churches forward to a higher level of spiritual prosperity and usefulness. After all our care for the perfecting of our machinery, this is our supreme need—the surge of evangelical passion that will carry us and those to whom our ministry is directed into the ful-ness of the kingdom of God.

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The Membership Returns. The note.last week pertaining to the March Quarterly

Meeting returns brought us many replies, for which we were thankful. It did not, however, accomplish our pur-pose with such a degree of completeness as to enable us to include the full statistics of membership in our issue to-day, as we had hoped and intended. They will appear in our next. We will not here forecast any conclusions indicated by the returns. The conclusions, after a series of yearly decreases, are being awaited with much anticipation. But for the delay of a few returns we could have supplied the information to-day.

Leicester's Great Lois. The deeply lamented death of Alderman Hilton, of

Leicester, removes from the Church one who had won his way to the front rank of our denominational life, and one whose judgment was everywhere respected and whose per-sonality enriched every Connexional court he attended. He unconsciously cultivated the qualities which in the end tend to produce strong laymen, laymen of the type the Church will always need and without whom the Church will ever be imperilled. Gifted with many sterling quali-ties, which ultimately led to his great success in business, he brought all his gifts into the service of the Church. And as his business expanded and his means increased there went along with this growth the enlargement of mind and heart, not always the accompaniments of material success. The growth of mind and heart, stimu-lated by the possession of increasing wealth and directing it to the highest end, will. ever work out a commanding position. So our late dear friend was strong in his local church. This is the first and surest base of any worthy place in the larger life of the Church. The development of his circuit was his unfailing concern, and to this he gave himself and kept himself so well disciplined, that he set the example of attendance at such means of grace as in-fluenced the best life of its members. Then he was essen-tially a District man. He attended its courts, deliberated with his brethren, was concerned about the weakest parts of the District organism, and was ever ready to stimulate enterprise for assisting the weak and for the improvement of the strong. His communications to this journal, not under his own name, were always based upon broad sympathies and a wide denominational outlook, which revealed his interests in all the vital features of the Church's welfare. He concealed his name to do the larger good. The recent loss to Leicester of two such comrades and strong per-sonalities as Elijah Jennings and Stephen Hilton is not without a touch of deep pathos, and supplies a call to others to pick up the fallen mantles. Happily, in each instance there is a successor.

Our District Courts. It is not without its significance. that during the past

few years a great and widespread change has come over our District Courts. A few years ago they held their meetings monthly. Then it began to be seen that the business of any importance did not come at regularmonthly intervals, but more nearly quarterly, and, generally speaking, after the circuits' Quarterly Meetings. Busy men, particularly men engaged in business, and who were wishful to keep themselves acquainted with all affairs touching their Districts, began to feel that monthly meet-ings were not necessary, that the inconsequential and routine. work that usually came up at certain meetings could well be attended to by the trusted officers, that time would be saved and expenses, too, if the meetings were fewer. This has in process of time led to the lessening of the number of meetings held in many Districts, and, along with the diminished number, an increased import-ance has come to be attached to those that are held. Some of the largest Districts now hold their meetings quarterly, and usually immediately following the Quarterly Meetings of their circuits. This we regard as a commendable arrangement. The elements present in our churches to-day, as compared with twenty years ago, are almost so completely changed that they might in their sum total be considered to have effected a revolution. With our more orderly Church government, with a constitution that gradually tends to solidify our Church life, and the con-sequent and gradual elimination of many tendencies, which always disappear when superior qualities are in-troduced, the business of our District committees has so changed that ministers and laymen have come to see that both time and money can be saved by holding fewer meetings. Incidentally, this tendency has had its effect upon the Connexional Fund, and anything that goes in this direction without impairing efficiency is desirable. But by far the greater good comes in the concentration of the business of the District into a few meetings so as to make it worth while for business men to leave their calling in order to join in the consideration of the greater ques-tions affecting the churches. This is a gain to the sub-jects considered ; it works out in the direction of in-ducing the most capable men to be in attendance ; it tends to draw together the larger number, which means a more enlightened judgment; and, what is best of all, it develops the broadest spirit of Connexionalism in the lay-men of the Church. Our reports, last week and this, of attendances approaching a hundred at certain District committees is a healthy sign.

Sir W. P. Hartley at Letchworth. Last week Sir W. P. Hartley paid his first visit to Letch-

worth. Characteristically he took a day out of his holiday to view and study our position in the Garden City. He was met by Revs. H. J. Taylor and D. T. Mann, and, fortunately, the architects, Messrs. A. F. Scott and Son, were present. Sir William spent about an hour closely inspecting the site, the plans, and the new buildings. The fine site of the church in the Broadway appealed strongly to Sir William, and gained his hearty commendation. " Splendid " was his verdict. The buildings themselves (the school is almost completed) also came in for very

Rev. G. H. Smith, of Norwich Circuit, has accepted an invitation to return, as second preacher, to Pontefract, the station upon which he served his probation and which he left five years ago..

OUR CHURCHES AND PEOPLE. favourable judgment. " All is very good ; indeed, ez cellent, the whole scheme will do great credit to our Church," was the comment upon them. Rev. D. T. Mann and his officials were greatly encouraged and delighted that both site and buildings met with such emphatic approval. Afterwards Sir William made a tour of Garden City. He was greatly interested in the industrial side of things—the factories and workshops, also the shops of the traders. The workmen's cottages were inspected, and while there was criticism of some, the fine housing arrangements won warm praise. The tour was completed by a walk along the entire length of the Broadway, which ultimately will be one of the finest thoroughfares in England. Sir William gave consideration to the financial position, and it was again emphasised that a heavy debt must not be allowed to remain on the church. Sir William is giving 20 per cent. on all raised in the next two years. A great Connexional response should follow the appeal from Letchworth. It was thought that there were a dozen or twenty men in the Connexion who could give £50 each if they would. In view of the emphatic approval of the scheme by so eminent an authority as Sir W. P. Hartley, it is to be hoped that our people will give Mr. Mann their enthusiastic support.

Lloyd George's Half-Brother. Our people throughout Yorkshire greatly enjoyed the

paragraph quoted below pertaining to Mr. T. D. Fenby, of Bridlington. Mr. Fenby in very many respects is a remark-able man, and has by sheer personal qualities earned for himself a distinguished position not only in Bridlington, but throughout the East and West Ridings. A life-long Primitive Methodist, he is an ardent worker and a highly esteemed local preacher, and is now the accepted Parlia-mentary candidate f or Howdensh ire. The paragraph is taken from the Editorial Notes of the " Yorkshire Observer " of Monday last, and alludes to the great meeting addressed by Mr. Lloyd George at Huddersfield on Saturday, March 21st. It should be said that the " Observer " is the most influential Liberal paper in Yorkshire. " At the afternoon gathering which Mr. Lloyd George addressed at Huddersfield on Saturday, a speaker new to these parts, in seconding a resolution after the Chancellor's speech, made a remarkably good impression. He was Mr. T. D. Fenby, of Bridlington, a young man, good looking, neat and slim, who was introduced as the prospective candi-date for Howdenshire. It is no light task to hold the attention and win the appreciation of a great audience which has just heard the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Mr. Fenby did it. He'made a speech that was admirable both in matter and manner and full of spirit ; and when he resumed. his seat the Chancellor turned and spoke to Mrs. Lloyd George—making, one may be quite certain from his approving smile, some complimentary reference to Mr. Fenby. Who and what is the young orator I One little piece of information Mr. Fenby himself gave in the course of his remarks. He told the audience that he was a Yorkshireman and the grandson of a Welsh-speaking Welshman. Mr. Lloyd George looked pleased on hearing this ; it was a good blend ! But perhaps the most in-teresting

biographical detail is that Mr. Fenby is a black- •

smith, and works every day in his forge at Bridlington. He is a member of the East Riding County Council, on which body he has made quite an impression. Mr. Lloyd George, in acknowledging the resolution later, genially referred to Mr. Fenby as my half-brother.' He knew, he said, that Yorkshire coal gave plenty of heat, ' but,' he added, when you have a blend of Yorkshire and Welsh coal then there's a rich glow about it that will shrivel up tyranny and oppression in the villages of Yorkshire.

. . . If there are many men like him in rural Eng-land there will be a new England.' "

Elmfield College Jubilee. The directors of Elmfield College are making elaborate

arrangements for the celebration of the jubilee of the school at Whitsuntide. There will be a great gathering of old Elmfieldians, public services in the Monkgato Church, a garden party, and a banquet. Old pupils who desire to join the festivities should write to Mr. Cephas C. Hartley at the college. We are glad to learn that the school is about full, and parents who would secure its advantages for their sons'should now make application in advance.

A Scotch Tribute to Dr. Peake. At a Bible-class soiree held at Tollcross, in Glasgow

Second Circuit, on Tuesday, March 17th, a striking tribute was paid by Rev. R. W. Dobbie, a prominent Glasgow United Free Church minister, to the value of Dr. Peake's book, " The Bible, its Origin, its Significance, and its Abiding Worth." He said that it was a big statement to make in these times of quick advance, but lie believed " Professor Peake'S book would be the standard work for the next thirty years." His words tvere loudly applauded by a goodly company of Scottish Primitive Methodists.

Missionary Returns. Rev. H. J. Taylor desires to intimate that all missionary

money to be included in the year's returns must reach the Financial Secretary, 93, Mount View-road, Stroud

'Green, London, N., by the last day of the month. Con-tributions from trustoes and schools to the Church Ex-tension Fund should also be sent to Mr. Taylor by the same date. All missionary contributions intended to be entered in the next annual report should be entered on the yearly schedule and forwarded by March 31st.

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NOTES OF THE WEEK. DEATH OF REV. WILLIAM ROWE.

King Carson Discomfited. If it were not that he richly deserved the fate which

has befallen him, it would be hardly possible to refrain a little sympathy with Sir Edward Carson in his moment of discredit and confusion. He has so long freely indulged in his mock heroics in the eyes of a nation which has steadily refused to turn a hair in presence of it all, that we can hardly wonder at his chagrin as his defeat becomes more and more apparent. His amusing and histrionic flinging of the dust of the House of Commons off his feet on Thursday last was but one of the closing episodes in a rather long-drawn comedy of events. After all his drill-ings and posturings, his drum-beating and flag-waving, to find his badly managed stage-acting found out must be not a little annoying. To realise that he has met more than his match in our imperturbable Prime Minister does not particularly feed his vanity. Whether he is acute enough to find some means of saving his face is for him to discover. The depth and intensity of fury may be taken as the measure of his defeat. Perhaps his dupes have been worthy of a better fate.'

Earlier Holidays. For the benefit of all concerned, and not least of all

those who cater for human comfort in our holiday resorts, we are glad that the movement for the commencement of the holidays in one of the earlier months of the year is rapidly rising in strength and popular acceptance. For our educational and other authorities to be so much the slaves of custom as to rigidly adhere to a few brief weeks in July and August as a kind of enforced holiday period has been good for nobody. The early weeks of June, and sometimes part of May, have often proved to be some of the most reliable and refreshing of the year, while, not uncommonly, the closing weeks of September and the opening days of October have been rich in their advantage and glorious in their satisfactions. Several of the great railway companies have decided to commence their general excursion traffic in May, and many an agitated pater-familias will heave a sigh of relief, as he will well know that the inflated prices of the present rates in July and August will now be escaped. We are quite certain, too, that many a bustling lodging-house keeper will welcome the new temper, and hail the chance of a longer, if a less congested, season.

The Excitable French Temperament. The murder of the editor of the French " Figaro " by

the excited wife of the Minister of Finance, M. Caillaux, has not only shocked and stirred the whole French nation, but it may have consequences of a far more serious and far-reaching nature than appears at first sight. Inasmuch as it may involve the overthrow and disgrace of the French Cabinet, and the complete discomfiture of inore than one Prominent French politician, the fruit of that pistol shot may be seen for many years to come. A very bitter and malicious campaign has for a long time been waged in the editorial columns of the " Figaro " on the character and policy of M. Caillaux, and the attempt to prove him to be a discredited and unprincipled and characterless politician became so vicious and long drawn that Madame Caillaux, stung to the quick, took the law into her own hands and shot the chief actor in his own office. It would be well if it taught violent journalists, and especially bitter partisans, a lesson. The character of its public men is one of a nation's assets, and, while no proved impostor should be shielded, there is a limit to the black-ness of the ink in which editorial pens should be dipped.

St. Patrick's Celebrations. It is well that the great national festival of a vast

majority of the Irish people should have passed in good temper and with but a- small moiety of disturbance. At the moment, and with the present Irish mood, it is some-thing for which to be grateful. The shamrock was much in evidence, and, as is usual, received recognition in high quarters. The time-honoured custom of trooping the colour was observed at Dublin Castle, and businesr was almost entirely suspended, and there have been but few signs of the much-prophesied civil war. It is not to be wondered at, of course, that enthusiastic Home Rulers, both in England and America, as well as in Ireland itself, took advantage of the opportunity of the festival afforded of once more affirming the faith that is in them, but it was done in good feeling and without flouting the law. The excited conspirators are in another camp and belong to another order. The self-control of the Irish Party in the House of Commons is admirably reflected in the absence of law-breaking amongst their followers, and sup-ported in all parts of the Green Isle, and, so far as the Nationalists go, Ulster not excluded.

The British "Covenant" a Damp Squib. A great deal of vexation and disappointment are being

experienced' in certain quarters because, so it is authorita-tively declared, the British " covenant " movement, engineered with much skill in Unionist circles, is failing to " come off." A large number of Conservatives who have been appealed to to sign have flatly refused. Not-withstanding the calming and comforting assurances of the trusty Lord Milner and his friends that " by signing the declaration no man will pledge himself to take any particular action of which at a given moment his con-science and judgment do not approve," the hosts do not assemble and hurry to sign the covenant, either in their own blood or the reddest of red inks. Quite a variety of Leagues have joined their forces to whip up hesitating " covenanters," but still they shrink from the terrific responsibility. Last of all, though not least of all, the Primroer League ladies are busy ; but, after all their beguiling enchantments, the issue is far from gratifying. The movement, like some others, traceable to the same parentage, is not only not " catching on," but seems doomed to go out amid contempt on one side and laughter on the other. We wonder what Lord Milner thinks of the

consequences, and what is his terminology as he describes them ?

The Swollen Navy Estimates.

Though the nation has been somewhat prepared for the revelations made in Mr. Churchill's speech on the 17th inst., as he presented the largest Naval Estimates in our history, lovers of peace and advocates of retrenchment can but experience a sense of heartbreak as.they contem-plate the figures. A comparatively small portion of the increase is accounted for by the higher wages paid to naval and dockyard men and the growth in the cost of food, this is but trivial as compared with the enormous sum total. The terrific waste in the early scrapping of ships accounts, in no inconsiderable degree, for these bloated and staggering sums. The arguments used by the big Navy advocates are well known and are very specious ; but the ease with which even Liberals condone this fearful expenditure fills us with amazement. Nor is the marvel lessened as we reflect how readily even the cool and phlegmatic Britisher becomes the victim from time to time of engineered navy scares. One hardly dies away before there are prophecies and signs of another ; and, often as he has been gulled, the typical Briton quickly loses his head at the cry, " The Germans (or someone else) are coming!" All the while the nation groans and pays, and then groans again.

Mr. Philip Snowden's Indictment.

The most satisfactory contribution made in the brief debate on the Naval Estimates was that of Mr. Philip Snowden. He did not hesitate to give instances, with names and dates and amounts, showing how big armament firms not only reap enormous financial advantage from Navy scares and all their results, but how public men, who are the possessors of State secrets on the matter of the Navy, are drawn in, at huge salaries, to some of the chief places in the great companies, who most of all fatten on the fears of the people and the well-nigh illimitable sums those fears allow to be spent. The profits of Vickers have increased from £474,000 to £872,000, and are still rising. The profits of Armstrongs have grown from £429,000 to £777,000, and Beardmore's from £72,000 to £201,000. Other items of well-authenticated information given by Mr. Snowden in his memorable speech are equally disquieting. It was a brave and impressive oration, and does Mr. Snowden great honour. Whether the revelation does the huge armament firms any credit is another matter. It reveals a situation amounting to a scandal.

Our Abounding Revenue.

The stars in their courses seem to fight in favour of our optimistic, but much abused, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Less than a year ago he was covered with odium because of his breezy forecasting of national income, and what his bitterest traducers think of them-selves as they scan the Revenue returns we can only imagine. The returns of last week were fully up to the level of the preceding week, and when those of the next two weeks—which complete the year—are in, an almost colossal and certainly an unprecedented sum will fill the Exchequer. Mr. Lloyd George forecasted an increase of £6,023,000 for the year, and already he has increased the sum of £7,285,000 above that of last year If only a very much larger proportion of this astounding income could be devoted to social reforms, to human betterment, including the education of our child-life, and less, far less, on things which are unproductive and worthless, the safety and stability of the State would be vastly promoted. It is because this feeling is more and more impressing the nation that the future gleams with a great hope.

Shall We Have a Woman's Church.

On Sunday last a church, said to be entirely organised and controlled by women, was started at Wallasey, Cheshire, and the first service was held in the Liscard Con-cert Hall. It calls itself by the rather high-sounding title of " The Church of the New Ideal." Rev. Hatty Baker, of Plymouth, a woman of great ability and charm, has been secured as minister for the time being. Frankly, we have no abjection whatever to the ranks of the ministry being freely open to women, and in Primitive Methodism, as with the Friends and the Salvationists, the way to the pulpit has never been blocked. But we believe this sec-tionalising of the sexes and of classes in the Church is wholly vicious. So far as we have been able to discover, the establishment of the " Labour Church " has been any-thing but a success, nor do we wonder. We confess to a little surprise at the appearance of a rather " high falutin'" letter from Dr. Lem G. Broughton, in which he assures Americans that Christ Church, Westminster, is " the Church of the Stars and Stripes," and that visitors will receive " a warns-hearted American welcome, a real, sure enough, down-south-in-Georgia handshake."

Rev. J. S. Bowskill's Safety. All lovers of missions will hear with a sense of relief

that the Acting British Consul at Boma has been in-structed to proceed at once to San Salvador, so as to ensure Mr. Bowskill's safety and his fair trial. The Portu-guese Minister for Foreign Affairs has assured the British Minister at Lisbon that all formalities will be observed in order to guarantee full justice. Should military officers be included in the tribunal, the guarantees of a fair trial will be thereby in no way lessened. We may be pardoned for taking leave to doubt this view. A military court is hardly likely to be wholly unprejudiced in dealing with a Christian missionary. We are a little reassured by the -statement that the tribunal will be public, and the British Consul can, therefore, be present at the trial. But, beyond question, the court should be a civil and not a military one.

We deeply regret to record the death of Rev. William Rowe, of Richmond, Surrey. Mr. Rowe had been in an ailing condition for some considerable time, and had not been able to attend public worship for about two years, although. he had occasionally been taken out in a bath chair. His great age precluded the hope of any return to health, but the care that ever surrounded him ministered to the lengthening of his days. His death took place on Tuesday morning, March 24th, in his eighty-ninth year. Mr. Rowe is appreciatively remembered by many of the older members of our Church. Forty years ago, and soon. after his return to this country from the colonies, where lie exercised a powerful ministry, he occupied a foremost position. On the formation of the ladies' college at Clapham Common he was appointed governor of the college, known as- " The Cedars," and his acscciation with Grayshott-road Church and that of the young ladies in residence at the college greatly aided that church from its commencement. He possessed an attractive presence, and was of most gentlemanly bearing. He served t the active ministry for thirty-seven years, and was super-annuated as long ago as 1882. During the long period of his superannuation he served in various ways and main-tained his interests in the Church up to the end. The funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon. March 26th, at 2.30, in Richmond Chapel.

SOCIAL SERVICE UNION.

The council of the above union met recently at Park-gate, Rotherham. In the afternoon of the first day a conference on " The Land Problem " was held, presided over by Mr. J. R. Elliot, of New Washington. Mr. Moses Bourne was announced to open the discussion, but, being unable to be present on account of local industrial trouble, forwarded a paper on the subject, which was read by Rev. W. Duffield. With great analytical skill and cleverness Mr. Bourne showed how indefensible legally, historically and morally our system of land tenure is, and pictured the evil results arising from it. For remedy he referred to the proposals of the Govern-ment as contained in the speeches of Mr. Lloyd George. A vigorous discussion followed the reading of the paper, the most generally expressed opinion being that Mr. Bourne's remedies were not sufficiently drastic for such a deep-rooted disease. After tea another conference was held, over which Rev. G. G. Martindale presided. Rev. E B. Storr, in a brief speech, discussed the question of the legitimacy of interest, his conclusion being that, so long as private capital is neaded and is used the capitalist is entitled to a return fur its use, but that all capital should be socialised. A brief but lively discussion was thus introduced. At the public meeting two carefully-prepared and eloquent addresses were delivered by Revs. J. Morrison and P. Nume. Mr. Strcng, of Sheffield, was the chairman. The next morning business was attended to. The Sheffield district was congratulated on the revival of its centre, and its representative (Rev. G. P. Maynard) warmly welcomed. Arrangements were made for the annual tea and meeting during the sessions of the Conference at Middlesbrough, also for the next council meeting to be held in the Conference Hall, Bir-mingham. The programme of the summer school at Swanwick, June 20th to 29th, was read. The general subject is " Land and Labour." The attendance at the council meeting was not large, but it ranks amongst the best ever held, and the friends at Parkgate, including Revs. G. G. Martindale and A. R. Wightman, gave most generous hospitality.

The Hull District will provide the luncheon at the forthcoming Missionary Anniversary at the Metropolitan Tabernacle on May 19th. Lady Green, of Glasgow, has kindly undertaken to provide the tea.

IN CHILDREN'S BOOKLAND.

Messrs. Wells Gardner, Dayton and Co. have published " The Elf of the Orchard," by Alice I'. Moss (1s. and ls. 6d.). It is a delightful imaginary story of a little girl—Miss Wideawake—who finds the Elf, and learns many wonderful things that only elves and fairies can tell. It has three coloured plates and twenty-four other pictures. It will please a child of four to eight, as will " Darton's Leading Strings " (1s. 6d. and 2s. 6d.), a book of charming stories and pictures. Wherever the big book opens there is a picture, and the stories are printed in large type. For children from seven years and upwards we can recommend " Donald in Scotland," by Etta B. McDonald and Julia Dalrymple. The book is one of the "Little People Everywhere" series, and is a splendid introduction to the scenes and people of Scotland. Many good photographs help the story. Also " The Prize," published at prices from ls. 2d. to 2s. 6d., is good reading for boys and girls. It has a series of very valuable talks on " Plants to Avoid," and another on " How Some Seeds Get About in the World." These are easily worth the price asked for the book, which contains much wholesome read-ing. " Sunday " (3s. and 5s.) is a much larger book, and just what such a book should be It is bright and interest-ing. It has 416 pages, with double columns, four coloured plates, and 250 other illustrations. It has two splendid serials for boys, has scores of short stories and articles, and many Bible puzzles and answers.

Free specimen copies of the LEADER will be sent to any address on application to the Manager, "P.M. Leader," 73, Farringdon St., London, E.C.

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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. MARCH 26, 1914

January the 21st, 1914, will ever be remembered as mark-ing a period in the history of the Bottler Point Mission, since on that day the congregation worshipping under the mission house moved into their spacious and substantial church, as conceived by the large-souled and far-seeing Rev. Jabez Bell, and continued and completed by the untiring energy of Rev. C. Finlay-. The transition being equivalent to exchanging the tabernacle for the temple, " Great was the day, and great the joy " ; nor were the Pottier Bubis allowed to have it all to themselves. Rev. W. N. Barleycorn was already on the ground, with several young men from Banni ; Mrs. Maria Showers, of Baticopo, was also present assisting in needful preparation. At 10.30 a.m. the San Carlos contingent, piloted by Rev. B. Batty, arrived at the beach. As the launch, .full of people, and towing two other boats containing over sixty souls, came into view, Mr. Barleycorn exclaimed, " Well, well ! I've never seen anything like this before ! One church coming to rejoice with another. This is good. May it be the beginning of better things." The hearty reception on the beach dispersed the fatigue of those who had left their homes at 4 a.m., many of whom had found the tornado-lashed waves too frisky for their fickle stomachs. The school-children, marshalled by Joel Biako (schoolmaster) and Barnabas Owente, sang in pro- cessi,-.1 up to the mission. Arriving in sight of the church, the San Carlosites returned the compliment with " We're marching to Zion." The launch proceeded to Santa Isabel for the visitors from the town church, and returned at 3.30 with Rev. H. M. and Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mr. Clarke, and other friends.

The Opening Service! At 4 p.m. a large crowd responded to the bell, and

gathered at the church doors. The superintendent (Rev.

The Subscription List. The subscription list, as presented by Rev. C. Finlay,

was full of inspiring facts. Three sections must be men-tioned. Subscriptions from English traders and other local friends, $314 ; Mrs. Finlay," sale of palm oil, $10, Mr. Finlay spoke with justifiable pride- of the donations of the Bottler Bubis, which totalled $371, and raised the hilarity and applause of the audience by his explanation of a $5 gift from the Botuko (King) of Bottler, Juanito, out of his private fund. The law of the Bubi Base (town) over which the Botuko has rule is that when any work for the benefit of the community is to be done, the King gives orders for all men to turn out and help. Notice is taken of those who absent themselves, and after the job is finished a visit is paid by the workers to the house or farm of the idler and some saleable article, such as fowls or yams, is confiscated, and becomes the exclusive property of the Botuko. This $5 subscription was raised on this wise. When a 14 ft. section of the cement work overspanning the main door was about to be put up it was necessary for the adults to supplement the children's usual effort of carrying sand, and the King gave orders for all men to go three times to the beach for sand that the section might be completed "one time." Some five played truant, with the consequence that the workers ex-tracted a fowl from each of the malingerers' stock and sold them for $5 ; whereupon the King went to the mission-house and said, " Massa, I no fit to keep this money for myself ; I want to give it for God's house." Needless to say, of one trained in Primitive Methodist circles, the offer was not refused, but recorded and explained as above. Mr. Finlay paid a fine tribute to the Bottler King, Juanito, who has watched the uprearing of the walls with glowing enthusiasm, and when the rafters were ready for fixing he pleaded in these terms : " Massa, make you no

The Structure. To the original design of the building Mr. Finlay had

added 18 ft. to the length ; hence–the dimensions are 70 ft. by 30 ft., and the walls are 15 in. wide. The whole has been built in sections, entailing the constant attention of the missionary, and only those who have had similar labour in the Tropics can fully understand the anxiety, strain, and patience involved. Yet all difficulties have been overcome, amidst a tropical heat, and sometimes with a feverish temperature there has arisen a building ex-tremely well adapted, cool, cosy, and substantial, a fitting house of prayer, and one well worthy of our beloved Zion. It stands a monument alike to him who commenced, and to him who saw its completion. It will stand for many generations for what is best in the life of these Bubis. Stones are worked into the building on behalf of English donors—Mrs. Robert Benham, Mr. and Mrs. Cullingworth and Mrs. Milner (Morecambe) ; Bubi stones by Thomas Patawila, Barnabas Owente, Jonathan Botei, Josiah Williams, John Cheeba, William Momemyole, Obadiah Kakara, Joseph Wai, and Jack Bale. The pulpit is of the platform type, 14 ft. by 12 ft., and made to accommodate the excellent two-manual pedal organ given by Mr. Starkey, of Hull. The estimated cost of the building, during Mr. Finlay's term,' is 2,350; out of that sum £203 has already been paid.

What is Wanting? Briefly, furniture and funds. At present the place is

seated by forms made by Mr. Finlay. Seats, lamps, and various trimmings are essential, and would be very accept-able gifts, whilst the adverse balance ought to be wiped off. Is it not possible that whilst the Endeavourers help finance the Kasenga Hospital, some of our country socie-ties and Sunday-schools could contribute a share of this .balance? Then, beyond all needs, let the voice of prayer be raised, that upon this Christian colony at Bottler the spirit of the sanctuary may pervade their every -relation-ship and activity.

The opening services were continued on the following Sunday by the pastor, when the Word went with power. The collections at the opening services on the Wednesday and Sunday amounted to $44. On the Tuesday following Rev. B. Batty led the first class meeting in the new build-ing, and many were the thanksgivings to God for the house erected to His name. The Fernandian Missions are

Bottler Point New Church Opened. A DAY OF REJOICING AT THE MISSION.

By Rev. Bernard Batty.

Interior of Bottler Point New Church.

H. 31. Cook) presided, and offered the dedicatory prayer. Psalm lxxxiv. was then read by Rev. B. Batty. Mr. Bar-nabas Owente (interpreter and headman on mission farm) then handed the Rey to the lady opener, with these words : " Dear Sister,—It do please me plenty for to ask you to open our new church for the worship of God. May He preserve you and bless you all the days of your life. Amen." Mrs. J. Clark, wife of the Fernando Po agent of the Ambas Bay Trading Company, in accepting the key, spoke of the honour done to her by being requested to perform that ceremony. The crowd streamed into the church, filling every seat, and standing at doors and windows. The Ambas Bay Company, who have supplied the materials and erected the roof, were represented by Mr. Clark, of Santa Isabel, and Messrs. J. Riley, H. Bottomley, and A. MacKinnon, of the San Carlos branch. Rev. C. Finlay presided at the organ, Rev. H. M. Cook conducted the service, the petition was voiced by Rev. B. Batty, and the veteran native missionary (Rev. W. N. Barleycorn) preached the opening sermon. He based his address on the Psalmist's words, " I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord " (Psalm cxxii. 1), and with fine feeling declared the rejoic-ing of his heart at what he had seen of the new building and the mission work being done there. Then he drew an apt comparison between the co-constructors of Israel's Temple and the Bottler Point Church. David desired to build a house for God, but was not permitted to proceed beyond the giving of gifts and gathering of material, yet Solomon fulfilled the scheme with great jubilation on the part of the people. So in a way was it with this church. The Rev. Jabez Bell had conceived the design, and, moved by an intense love for the Bubis of Bottler, had com-menced the work, but he was not privileged so to finish it. God, however, had sent them a fine successor, and Rev. Christopher Finlay, by strenuous labour and with conse-crated passion, had extended, continued, and completed the design and desire of his honoured predecessor. Mr. Barnabas Owente acted as interpreter.

Opened January 21st, 1914.

call them larm boys to do this. This be our house of God. Make you let we Bubis put them up," and right willingly their muscles levered them into position.

How the Children Worked. Yet another item of praiseworthy notice was Mr.

Finlay's testimony to the splendid efforts of the children. On coming to school each morning the children bring palm kernels extracted from the extremely hard shells of the oil palm nut, and during the period of Mr. Finlay's term the sale of these kernels had realised the magnificent sum of $256. During the nine weeks prior to the church opening the children had a special effort on this line, and assisted by some of their mothers they amassed a stock which totalled yet another $40. The congregation, which knew the toil involved, heartily applauded, and many a heart said, " God bless the children. They have done well." Yes, these piccins have done well, for as the school session has ended each child, morning by morning, has gone three-quarters of a mile to the beach, and in pail or pan has brought its quota of sand ; so that, apart from two or three occasional visits by adults, these children have carried all the sand and a large number of the stones for this building. All honour to them ; they have done it with spirit and glee, and the effort will redound to the nobility of character in those whose grandfathers could not be induced to labour even for exorbitant fees.

During this detailed statement darkness had crept on, and so Rev. H. M. Cook fittingly terminated the service by according thanks to all who had helped to make the day so memorable. He echoed the sentiments of all, that Mr. Bell's presence would have completed the joy of the day. The gathering closed with the repeated singing of the Doxology. Thus ended the long-prayed-for opening of the new church at Bottler. After tea in the mission-house, the Santa Isabel visitors returned to town by launch, whither they arrived at 10.30 p.m. The housing of the San Carlos party taxed the limits, but not the good-will, of the Bottler householders.

Bottler Point New Church.

realising much prosperity. Joy with us in our successes and pray for us in our labours.

News from the Districts. North British.

The committees met in Glasgow on March 18th. There was a large attendance, and Rev. F. J. Sainty presided. It was arranged that the District Meeting Chapel Com-mittee should meet at Paisley on Saturday, May 2nd, at 10 o'clock, and the at 11.30. The proposal re representatives of institutions in Conference was unani-mously rejected. The balance-sheet of the Motherwell new church was presented and warmly approved. Towards a total cost of £5,766 (including site £900) there has been raised £3,565. Rev. J. W. Chappell and the circuit authorities were heartily congratulated on their mag-nificent achievement. Arrangements were completed for District Missionary Convention in Glasgow September 8th. The delegates elected to District Meeting are :-District, Mr. Thos. Robinson ; Building, Rev. C. Roberts ; School, Rev. E. S. Emmett ; Missionary, ex-Bailie James Gray ; Endeavour, Mr. J. Tuckwell ; Temperance, Mr., R. Faid ; Orphanage, Sir George Green ; Furnishing, Rev. W. J. Tubb ; Local Preachers' Training, ex-Bailie Baxter ; Education, Mr. F. W. King.

With the object of reachinc, the large number of people who assemble at the Quayside at Newcastle on Sunday mornings, the Newcastle Council has started united open-air services each Sunday. A plan has just been issued which shows that one of the Free Church ministers will give the address each Sunday. Great interest is being taken in this new departure, both by the churches and ministers. The local BrotherhoOds and adult schools are co-operating with the Council.

Mr. F. Payne.

HINTS ON EYESIGHT.

Far Sight. Far Sight, or Hypermetropia, as it is called in all books

dealing with the eye, is not very aptly named. The con-dition is that the eye is too short from front to back, and to correct the defect convex glasses are needed. In low degrees of Hypermetropia the individual can, by straining the eyes, see fairly well, both for reading and distance, without glasses ; but it is this strain which causes severe headaches, and produces other complications. Spectacles properly fitted give immediate relief, and prove of immense benefit to the wearer. Mr. Aitchison, the optician, of 428, Strand, London, W.C., has brought the art of sight-testing to the highest degree of perfection, and may be depended upon to giVe the best advice, and to order glasses only when really necessary and beneficial.

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living in whose eyes," having been sung and the Scripture I read by Rev. J. D. Thompson, Bridge's anthem, " Cross-ing the Bar," was impressively rendered by the choir. Rev. G. Windram, an old friend of the deceased, gave a most touching and impressive address. For more than fifty years he had known their late friend and brother. By his indomitable perseverance and industry Alderman Hilton had worked his way up until his business became a splendid success. In all these years he never lost his interest in the Church of his early choice, and always gave of his best to it. 'He was a devoted husband, and was full of solicitude for the we'll-being of his children. Their sympathy went out to the widow and family, and they

THE LATE ALDERMAN S. HILTON.

An Appreciation by Rev. J. Whittle.

The news of the translation of Alderman S. Hilton, J.P., came to a large number with a keen sense of personal loss. To his nearest friends it came with a shock of disabling sorrow. Our Church and the town of Leicester is distinctly poorer through his Home-call. He was one of Leicester's most worthy and-honoured leaders. At his home and at the works more than five hundred letters have been received, paying high tribute to the esteem and love in which he was held. He has occupied the position of Mayor of the borough, he was chairman of the Liberal Club, president of the Y.M.C.A., ex-president of the Free Church Council, to whioh he rendered yeoman service, and chairman of numerous social and 'benevolent institu. tions_of the town. In Masonic circles he was greatly honoured. In our Church he has filled every office open to a layman, having had the distinguished honour of being vice-president of Conference. The name of " Hilton of Leicester " had become a household word in our Church. He will be much missed in the Nottingham District, where for twenty-five years he has served as orphanage treasurer, and where his generous gifts have encouraged so many of our burdened chapels. What he was to the Leicester Fourth Circuit, and especially to Claremont-street Churoh, it is impossible to estimate. For many years he was teacher of the men's class, he was deeply interested in the Sunday-school, and the school he built in memory of his daughter, Mrs. Hallam, one of the finest .in the Connexion, is a monument of his generosity and the deep interest he took in the young. We cannot think of Claremont-street without him. We shall miss his generous gifts, his kind and genial presence, and his wise counsel. He was one of the most conscientious local preachers, as willing, even more willing, to serve the small village churches than the town church.

Mr. Hilton. was a man of many sides. He was a successful business man, but not spoiled by business. He did not become hard in spirit. His great business was built up on righteous principle. One with whom he did business writes : " I have known him for more than twenty years, and in all business transactions found him honourable and straightforward, his character was beyond suspicion, and where best known was the most revered." He was also a man of mental independence and moral courage. He dared to think for himself, was fearless, and, if there was need, outspoken. And yet how catholic he was in his spirit. While he was a true Liberal and Free Churchman, and a most loyal Primitive Methodist, he regarded with warmest friendliness Christians of other Churches. All sects found a friend and 'benefactor in him. The Belgrave Anglican Church, in a resolution sent, and the presence of the vicar and the Nonconformist ministers of the district at the funeral, gave testimony to this fact. Then he was a man of sound judgment and of keen and true perception. This made him a valued friend and counsellor. How generous he was! His kindness and love to the poor knew no bounds. He has made.very many his debtors by his large liberality and Christian sympathy. For more than twenty years he and his good wife have invited all the aged people of Belgrave at Christmas to a sumptuous tea, and provided for them an excellent entertainment.

But above everything else he was a religious man, a man to whom religion was everything. In our prayer meetings on Sunday evenings, which he nearly always. attended, . hiS prayers showed that lie knew the way to the Holy Mount. His end came with great suddenness. On the Sunday morning before his death it was found that an operation was necessary. A physician and one of the cldierest surgeons and another doctor were present, but despite their skill the end was not averted. And when he knew the end was near he was wonderfully calm. After giving a message for his wife, he said to his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Rev. J. and Mrs. Gregory, "I aim quite ready. You will find all my affairs settled. I have just been thinking how sweet that hymn is, ' At even ere the sun had set.' Early on Monday morning he caught the tone of a familiar voice saying "Come," and he went into the joy of the presence of his Master.

One had looked for him to have a few more years of loving service. I believe he•had great and 'generous pur-poses in his heart that he meant to have accomplished, but the call came and he has begun a higher service in the Homeland. May the mantle of the father fall on the four sons. Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy with the family, and especially to his widow, in whom he found such a true helpmeet. For in all the work he did for God he was nobly supported by his wife. And she has been called upon to suffer this great loss at the time of her own great physical weakness.

The Funeral--An Impressive Service. The funeral of Alderman Hilton took place at Belgrave

Cemetery on Thursday, March 19th. The first part of the service was held at Claremont-street Church, the edifice being crowded. Most of the members of the Town Council, a large number of the borough magistrates, many Free-masons and deputations from many associations with which the deceased was connected were present, including Sir Edward Wood, J.P., Sir Samuel Faire, J.P., Alderman Sir W. Vincent, J.P., Mr. Albert Richard, C.C., 'Mr. R. Hull, C.C. Our Leicester churches were represented' by Messrs. A. Hickling, J. Eagle, C. Smith, T. North, J. Forknall, M. Hefford, S. Pickett, T. Wilson, J. Lee, S. Brown, B. Lane, J. Cook, J. R. Hartshorne, J. Clayton, E. Wragby, W. H. Davey, and W. E. Lloyd. The General Committee was represented by Rev. J. D. Thompson and Mr. Moses Bourne ; the General Chapel Fund by Rev. T. Mitchell, D.D. ; the Connexional Orphanage by Mr. T. Robinson, J.P., and Rev. R. W. Keightley ; the Nottingham District by Rev. D. Sheen. The service was conducted by Rev. J. Whittle and Rev. W. Hughes. The hymn, "God of the

The Late Ald. S. Hilton.

thanked God for the gift of a great life. After the address the hymn, "0, Love that will not let me go," was sung, and prayer offered by Rev. R. W. Keightley. Besides those taking part in the service, the fol-lowing ministers were present : Revs. W. Carrier, A. W. Bagnall, W. Thompson, T. Wood, C. F. Gill, W. Sharman, A. E. Wilcox, A. Stabler, J. Holland, Rev. Fisher Robson (Wesleyan), Revs. P. Walker and F. Lansdowne (Congregationalist), Rev. R. B. Disney (vicar of Belgrave). The service at Belgrave Cemetery was conducted by Revs. J. Whittle, N, Jefferson, and G. P. Clarke. The crowds that assembled in the cemetery and thronged the roads, was an eloquent testi-mony to the esteem in which Mr. Hilton was held. It was said by many that so large a funeral had never been witnessed in Belgrave Cemetery.

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS' SERVICE.

The Manchester Church Council, which represents the twelve circuits, recently held its re-union meetings in Broad-street Church, Pendleton. There was a very large attendance. In the afternoon a Young. People's Conference was held under the presidency of Rev. H. L.. Herod. Mrs. W. Jones Davies introduced in a most interest-ing way the subject " What can be done to prepare our girls for active Christian service 1" Mrs. Davies asked that the Church should mark out a more definite and distinct sphere of service for women, and that greater facilities should be afforded to them, especially to the more cultured, to use their abilities in its service. She spoke very highly of the Endeavour as a training ground for young people, and expressed her belief that its value and resources had not yet been fully realised. An' indis-pensable requirement was a home for the training of Sisters of the People. It should be built in some rargsk city, and the essential thing was to see that it was started with. efficient equipment and ample arrangements for its Nip- port. Rev. J. W. Jenkinson followed with an admirable address on " How our boys and young men can best develop the art of public speaking in and for the Church." He said that one's vocabulary might be enlarged, and confi- dence gained, by a careful study of past and present great masters of speech. John Bright and C. H. Spurgeon were masters of a beautifully simple style. To speak effectively one must have a message. A most interesting discussion took place on these subjects, in which several of the young people took part. Subsequently a large number sat down to tea, and then enjoyed a social hour.

The annual public meeting was held in the church, when Councillor W. Windsor, J.P., the President of the Council, took the chair, and delivered an eloquent address on the subject of " Loyalty to our Church:'' Some had left our Church, he said, as they had risen in social positimi, and influence, but what had they gained 1 He ventured to say, nothing! Nothing that was of real and permanent value. Such a splendid tradition of fervent evangelism as was associated with Primitive Methodism was in itself an unique and surpassing claim to the loyalty of her best sons. Rev. James Watkin, whose ministry in Man-chester is gratefully remembered, gave a breezy, humorous, but most impressive, speech on the subject of "Work—the most unpopular thing in the world." Prof. Wardle, B.D., 'followed with a carefully reasoned and charmingly illustrated address on the need of the positive in life. There was room for the " Thou shalt not " of the Old Testament; but A was the "Thou shalt" of the New Testatment -which was of greater value. The age afforded splendid opportunities for educational pursuits, and for the culture of the mind and heart, but nothing could be of such great importance as the grace of God in the soul. Mr. Denman, of Great Western-street, organised a choir of 150 voices for the occasion, and, under the conductor-ship of Mr. E. Salthouse, the choir rendered "The Radiant Morn," " The Heavens are Telling," and "The Hallelujah Chorus." The re-union' will be long remem-bered for its spiritual uplift and gracious influence.

Boys' Brigade at Seacombe. An exceptionally interesting ceremony took place last

Saturday during the fourth day's opening of the Swiss Village Bazaar. Rev. J. H. Johnson, who is chaplain to the First Wallasey Company of the Boys' Brigade attached to the Seacombe church, was called upon to announce that the company was to be presented with " coloUrs." It was a most impressive ceremony. The boys in their uniform, who had previously formed a guard of honour for the children when they went up to present their 'purses, stood at the back of the school. After the address by the chaplain, Captain James K Nicholson formally received the " colours," and gave a short address in which he admonished the boys to honour tho " colours " by serving God and their country through the building up of good character. The donor of the " colours " was Mr. Thornton, of Frodsham. There war a crowded audience. A sad incident was recorded by the fact that the " colours " were draped in black. This was to express the sympathy of the members of the company with the family of a vice-president of the company, Mr. C. H. Hawley, who had been called to the higher service only two days before.

Elmfield College Successes.

The final details of the Cambridge Local Examination held last December are published this week. Elmfield has maintained her successes by J. A. Webster securing the first place in the United Kingdom in bookkeeping in the Junior Division. Twelve months ago Elmfield boys were first, second and sixth in the Senior Division, and two years ago the school obtained the first position in the Junior Division in bookkeeping. In the Preliminary Division Elmfield boys secured the first and second placea in chemistry last December.

The Sunday School Union (London) publishes " The Red Nursery Series " for boys and girls. For children of seven to fourteen we commend " The Cottage in the Forest," by Maurice Hardy. It is a charming story of the exciting days of Robin Hood, who became the fast friend of an orphan boy and girl. " Mr. Crusoe's Island," by W. E. Cole, tells of two children on their way to America, but their ship is wrecked, and they find them-selves on this island off the Welsh coast, and have many adventures. Each book has twelve illustrations, and ia published at one shilling.

MANCHESTER CIRCUITS' RE-UNION

Pertinent Subjects Considered.

East Ham Sunday-school has the dis-tinction of having a worker, in the person of Mr. F. Payne, who has served for twenty-fiye years without a break, most of which time has been spent at East Ham. He has had charge of the Primary department, which has over 160 on its roll. Throat trouble has compelled him recently to re-linquish his much-loved work, but his interest abides, and he still serves as the school treasurer, a position he haS held for twenty-two years. He received his diploma for long ser-vice from the local Union on March 10th, and will receive the Diploma of Honour frbm our own Sunday School Union in June. Mrs. Payne is also a Sunday-school worker, and received a diploma for twenty-five years' service two years ago. Their daughters are workers in the school, one also serving as church organist.

206 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER, ALARCH 26, 1914

XIII.—THE BEST OF THE INCREASE. The finest thing about the church at Saltwell-place was

the Sunday-school. There was the closest alliance between the school and the church. The two, indeed, were one. The Sunday-school was just the church educating and guiding all its young people. No one ever regarded the school as a separate organisation. No one ever dreamt of making a cleavage between them. All the church was one There were many departments, but one life. The teachers were all members of the church—some were preachers, some trustees, some leaders. The progress of the whole church, success in every department, was the ideal constantly cherished by all the workers.

Wisely, the Sunday-school was always the uppermost concern. The hope of the church was there, its greatest responsibility and its grandest opportunity. The thought that the school could be relegated to a place in the rear never dawned. Nothing was ever permitted to jeopardise the interests of the young people's department. In Salt-well-place the child was in the right position, in the place assigned by Jesus. The child was in the centre of the church.

The credit for this was largely due to two men. They represented the school in everything. By their personal influence and activities they kept the school always before the minds of the church. C. T. Jenkins and Phil Fenwick were the heroes of the Saltwell-place youngsters.

'' C. T.," as he was affectionately designated, was the superintendent of the school. Young he seemed for the position, and the wonder was increased when IL. was stated how long he had been " at the desk." Though just in his forties, he had reigned as chief for well-nigh twenty years. Coming from Birmingham to one of the leading firms in the Tyneside city's life, he had made his home in Tyne- gate. Truth to tell, he was drawn to Tynegate because the superintendent minister of that day was a man supremely after his own heart. Though he had never seen the minister, he had read his articles in the denomina- tional magazines and followed his scientific pursuits. It teemed to him the fortune of fortunes that he should get near to the writer. Actually to be in his circuit, to listen to his sermons and perhaps to Dome to friendship—this was the brightest phase of his coming North. Far more than he had hoped was realised in the after years. In William Robinson he found his dearest friend. The minister was proud of such a student and comrade. Every Saturday night they prowled the book-shops and libraries, or read and talked in the minister's " den."

From the beginning he was at home in Saltwell-place, and it was not long before his wonderful influence was felt all through. A new type of man he proved to be. His gentlemanly appearance and deportment, his cultured, magnetic speech, the fine air of authority he diffused, his genuine religiousness and character were all vivid and pervasive.

Through the years it was known that lie was prospering in worldly affairs, and all his fortune seemed to be poured into theelife of the church. The Sunday-school became kis one objective. The saving of all the young people for godliness and usefulness, their early identification with the people of God—these were the aims from which he never departed.

As a bachelor he loved to have the lads at his rooms. Almost every Sunday he had a batch of them to tea, and often through the week he had appointments with youths who had come as strangers to the town.

The ministers honoured him, and in turn were honoured by him. He was never known to have had the slightest disagreement with any of the circuit ministers. It was a grief and loss to him when William Robinson was trans-ferred, but to his successors he gave his utmost support. The ministers marvelled at his influence, and rejoiced exceedingly in it.

All at Saltwell-place knew that on anniversary days his pew would be filled with his business friends. From far and near they came to see "C. T.'s bairns." All the hundreds were "his." The children of Saltwell-place were his abiding joy. The children's friend in truth he was, their hero and their chief.

Hand in glove with "C. T." was Phil Fenwick, the secretary of the school. Phil was like his younger brother, so true was the affection between them and so complete the confidence. Phil had come to Tynegate when just a youth, and now in his early twenties he had found his place and work. His business affairs took him into all parts of the town, and it was known that he was furthering the Lord's business even when he was attending to his awn. Although so young, he had established a business of his own, and he was keen to succeed. "Not slothful in business, serving the Lord," was Phil's life motto.

An ideal secretary he proved to be- He had all the rifts. A capital penman, a born statistician, he added to these the persuasive way and the inspirational mind. All his books were models of neatness and precision. The reeisters were kept with scrupulous diligence. Every ennday he had the list of absentees and supplied them to the teachers for purposes of visitation. If teachers were missing lie was like Scotland Yard. After school on a eunday afternoon he would be off to ascertain the reason )f their absence.

He always kept the ministers in touch with everything ,bout the school, and smiled delightedly whenever they mpearee. Visiting ministers were always informed that 'heir best audience was to be found in the school. All

uch the week he was advertising the glories of Salt-ree place. and if children were about he would create in 'le 11 the desire to come.

The annual meeting of the teachers was always Phil's (teat triumph. In addition to the statistical report, ho

presented a detailed analysis of every part and gave a descriptive account of the year's experience. No member would have missed Phil's yearly statement. " C. T." affirmed that no commercial company was served as the school at Saltwell-place by its devoted secretary. The succeeding presiding ministers openly declared that Phil's statement excelled anything they had seen or heard else-where.

Never through all the years had Phil reported a decrease. It would have been a shame, as he declared, and he took care that the dreaded thing never occurred. All through the year he worked for an increase.

" My own business has to show a substantial balance on the right side year by year, and accordingly the Lord's business ought to show prosperity." This was the view he took, the sane and sound view.

In those days the morning school session was as im-portant and almost as well attended as that of the after-noon. At nine o'clock each Sabbath morning the children in troops were seen on their way, and at 10.30_they were all brought in together for the congregational service. To the right and left of the pulpit in the galleries the scholars sat with some of their teachers, and their presence was accepted as the only conceivable procedure. ,It was seldom that the preachers specially addressed the young people, but those who did were kindly remembered and eagerly, anticipated_ The preacher who gave "a short long sermon and a long short addtess " was a prince of pulpiteers.

In all this, and in more besides, " C. T." and Phil were the inspiring leaders. Never a shadow came between them. Each esteemed the other. The success of the Sun-day-school, the Biblical edification of all the boys and girls, their definite spiritual alliance with the society, their equipment for practical life—these were the unifying purposes of these two school chiefs and of all their ardent supporters.

All eyes and ears these two had been on the great camp-meeting day. They had rallied the children, as was their wont, for the grand processions. The place of honour in fact was theirs. Right in the front of the marching host the children had been placed. On the camp ground " C. T." and Phil had kept watch and ward. To them the love-feast was a call and a commission. Now that con-verts were being secured, there would be children to seek and find, sons and daughters to woo and win. Close together these two had stood all through the marvellous night, and this was the thought that held them, the gracious task the future revealed. Before they parted that night they agreed to meet the following evening to prepare the list of homes to visit.

" C. T." was waiting when Phil arrived. They knew that it was of no use calling at the minister's then. He would have a service elsewhere. They would make the manse the last place of call. Direct to William Willing-ton's they went to see what names and addresses he could give. At William's they found Henry Allison and Tommy Mitcheson. Here were the men who knew. Tommy had already furnished the minister with a memorandum. His own copy he was proud to display. "The indefatig-able secretary " had knowledge, too, of most of the homes where children would be found. Phil and his ally had to " drag" themselves away. There were all the grand things to rehearse, all the romance and comedy and tragedy to review. Tommy Mitcheson was on " his high horse," Henry Allison was " happier than he knew,' William Willington wist not that his countenance had a holier lustre.

" C. T." and Phil included Richard Lawson's. Unfor-tunately, Richard was in bed. They had no desire to dis-turb his slumbers. but Richard had heard their voices and shouted for them to come in. How could he sleep when there was a chance of a crack with Phil and the children's super 7 Into their scheme he entered heart and soul, andi was able to add to their information and to give them friemBy

Illy they found the minister. John Fallow was in his deessing-gnesee tired out with the tramps of the day. He had fol%.wW. thelist Tommy Mitcheson had given and the most of the people he had seen. He was radiant with hope. Definite promises he had secured. He was confident that large accessions would result. Of the welcomes he had received he was eloquent. Everywhere, even in the most emlikely quarters, he had been received with kindliness. His heart had been touched again and again by many a woman's gratitude and many a parent's blessing.

"So you two mean to get the bairns ?" the minister observed brightly. " Good ! I do not think you will find much difficulty. In a few cases there will be delay. Their mothers won't send them to Saltwell-.place until they can send them decently. There will be clothes to buy, and boots and shoes and heips of other things. But go! Go! and the Lord be with you! I expect your reward will be the best. It is fine to save men and women, but finest of all to save children. The best of the increase will be yours! "

Mrs. Fallow persuaded them to stay for supper. It was too late to pay calls then. " C. T." and Phil were quite at home. The two bachelors *ere fond of the super and his wife.

What a happy hour was spent! These four only lived for the Church and the Kingdom. Their hearts were responsive to holy things. They found their best pleasure in seeking the peace and prosperity of Zion.

"What splendid fellows they are! " John Fallow ex-claimed to his wife when the two had gone. "Isn't it glorious to have such capable and devoted workers? We are a fortunate lot at Saltwell-place. If all our churches

had scholars' men like these, we should sweep the land. It does me good to meet them. They make me preach. I feel that I cannot do too much when they are so devoted and eager."

Far into the night the minister and his wife conversed together. Tired as he was he knew that then he could not sleep. It was bliss to his soul just to think of all that had happened, and to anticipate the results with his sympathetic helpmeet.

The two schoolmen never wearied. The nights that were free they gave to this special work. All kinds, of joys were theirs. Afterwards they had tales to tell of astonishing receptions and of mirthful episodes.

Phil had chances more than his colleague. His busi-ness affairs took him everywhere, and when he found himself in a particular area, he seized the chance of popping in at likely places.

In Fletcher-street he found the home of John Thomas. A mean, dull street it was, the kind of street to which drunkards migrate. Phil remembered the days when John Thomas had been a welcomed local preacher. The withdrawal of the Welshman and his subsequent declen-sion had been a subject of ceaseless regret. Mary Thomas recognised him, and at first was shamed of face. She did not want the chapel man to see the poverty of her home ; besides, it was dinner-time, and there was scanty fare at hand.

Somehow Phil got in, and by his geniality helped to put her at her ease. Of her husband's conversion he spoke, and of the gladness and hope with which it was regarded by all his old-time friends.

" So these are your children?" Phil went on, talking to divert the woman's mind from her unhappy past and distressful present. "Fine! Are they all here ? Now, we shall want them all at Saltwell-place. Oh ! they have not been going anywhere? Well—you'll send them ? . . . Oh! I see ! I see ! In a week or two it will be possible."

Phil Fenwick was making mental notes. Here was a case where " C. T." could give a hand. •

Bobby, the five-year-old, made a diversion. The broth had been served, and Bobby was keen for the next course. His pleadings and whinings got on his mother's nerves.

" Will you have patience, child?" his mother chided, seeking to curb her displeasure in the visitor's presence.

"No, muvver," Bobby whimpered. "Me doesn't want patience. Me wants puddin' ! '

Even the mother smiled. Bobby's brothers and sisters sniggered together.

" Certainly, Bobby !" Phil chimed in. "I'll have to be off to get my pudding ! "

All that day the soul of the woman was centred in Salt-well-place Phil was the fourth who had shown concern. The minister had been there, and William Willington and Richard Lawson. Phil had captivated the bairns. None ever knew, but many guessed that " C. T." had been busy. The five from Fletcher-street came together the following Sunday morning.

" C. T." and Phil found all the Coxons at home. Reuben had been resting through the day, ready for the long night's. shunting. He was having an hour with his wife and bairns before leaving.

" C. T." soon had a child on his knees, a tiny tot of four. She was playing with a dilapidated album. Quite soon she had forgotten that " the man" was a stranger, and volubly she revealed her wonderful knowledge of all the " peoples " the album contained.

"That's Uncle Tham," she lisped, pointing to a men in a railway guard's uniform.

" Then that will be your aunt ?" "C. T." laughed, pointing to the woman's face opposite.

"No, retorted the tiny one. " That's Aun:;ie Tharah 1"

"Well, aunt and auntie are just the same," " C. T." observed laughingly.

" Thoo's wrong! How does thoo know? An ant's a weenie, creepy thing. My auntie's a lady ! "

" C. T." hugged and kissed the wise wee monitor, the while the father and mother and all the rest beamed proudly. The very humour of the scene opened the souls of the parents and blessed them. It was easy after that to speak of the Sunday-school and of all the good times ahead.

Phil and his friend found a confederate in Sarah Daglish. Every Sunday they were on the look-out for her-coming. She did not always come, but when she did she brought her " lambs." She was over the moon when the two "bairns' men " came after her proteges.

"Take my word for it," she seriously affirmed, " but you'll find some o' the brightest 'addles an' wisest lassies doon here. They're as sharp as needles, as keen as whistles."

"C. T." knew just how to handle both the children and their parents. In one house they found a " school," as he happily described it. There were six youngsters in the family, and all were seated at the big oblong table, busy with their home lessons. Their father was the dominee, more severe they knew him to be than any of their teachers.

"C. T." unconsciously ingratiated himself into all their hearts

"Now, I'll give a prize," he said, "for the best paper on 'If I were is millionaire.' Imagine yourself a millionaire, and say what you would do! You must each state your aee and• the standard you are in at school. All this will be taken into account in awarding the prize."

All the papers proved to be good, but Harry, the youngest, was the victor.

"If I was a millionaire," he wrote, I should live in-a castle at Tinmith (Tynemouth) and buy a tent on the sands. I should have a silk topper, a silver cane, and an umberella with a gold handle. I would have three carriages and six horses, a boy to run errands, and a woman to wash the clothes. I would give father a pound a week and mother twice as much. I should get five sixpences for half-a-crown, and give a sixpence to each of my brothers and sisters. When I went to chapel I should

THE CHURCH OF THE RAILWAY MEN. BY RAMSAY GUTHRIE,

Author of " On God's Lines," " Neddy Jacques," " A Son of the Silence," The Doctor's Daughter," etc.

MARCH 26, 1914

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 207

always put a shilling in the plate, and I would always pat a penny every day in the missionary box."

Master Harry meant to be nothing but generous. All through the summer and autumn and even into

the winter these two followed up the camp meeting. Into the poorest homes they entered. The snow came early t hat season.

Phil Fenwick had tracked a cleaner's home. Tommy Mitcheson had given him the clue. The woman was in dire distress ; her two little girls were thinly clad.

Phil was full of sympathy. A child he held on either knee.

Suddenly all eyes were turned to the window. The snowflakes were falling thickly.

" See ! muvver ! the rain's got frocks on!" one of the wcndering girlies cried, astounded at the beauteous and novel sight.

"And we'll get some nice frocks for you . . . and you," he ardently added, looking from one to the other, " and then you'll ccme to the Sunday school, and you'll bring, father and mother to church, and you'll all be happy for ever after."

And all this came to pass, and more and more besides. New teachers came, and boys and girls, youths and maidens. The classes were enlarged and multiplied: All the school was brightened by the new-corners, and the joy of the sessions was deepened.

Phil Fenwick and "C. T." kept the secret well. Every-body knew that there must be an increase, but none could have guessed that the increase would reach three figures. To add a hundred to the already large total was an un-precedented accomplishment.

" C. T." beamed when Phil made his report at the annual meeting, and John Fallow wept for joy. "This is the best of the increase," he repeated again and again, " the grandest result of the camp meeting revival."

• ,(To be continued.)

WhatOurReaderSay. The Child and the Church.

Sin,—The return to this topic in your columns both refreshes and rejoices one's heart. No subject is so timely and important. It is a lamentable fact that we have such a shortage of capable and reliable Sunday-school teachers. Just now are we not in danger of laying emphasis on the wrong place in church organisation? What with our modern "Brotherhoods" and " P.S.A.'s," we seem to emphasise the need of " masses " of adults, sometimes, I fear, to the neglect of "" classes " of children. Is it an exaggerated picture to represent the church and Sunday-school buildings side by side? At the same hour in the former there is the " adult" meeting, possessing capable and intelligent men and women ; in the latter, there are hundreds of children in classes insufficiently and inade- quately staffed. Here lies a glorious opportunity for "Brotherhood " work—to supply our Sunday-schools with capable teachers. Why not set up a " Labour Bureau" with this object in view ? Not a few Sunday-school workers have taken up "Brotherhood" work, hence the need of a " transfer ' list. I feel sure that if schocl. secretaries would place their "list of teachers wanted" before their respective "Brotherhoods" and "P.S.A."

.societies, the problem of the supply of teachers ought to have a happy solution.

As regards attendance of children at church, I have long felt that the children should be allowed more active exercise in church worship. The handing of a book or a peppermint to a child in church to keep it quiet only creates a "bookish" bewilderment or a peppermint piety. Neither method is natural nor necessary. It recognises the child's claim for activity ; but it is a mistaken method of dealing with a gracious opportunity. Give the children opportunity to read, sing, speak, pray, etc. Why are the Band of Hope and Junior Endeavour societies so attractive to the children? Simply because they them-selves play such a large part in the programme.—Yours, etc., S. ROWLEY.

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Holiday Home for Children. Sin,—May we appeal to your yeaders for assistance on

behalf of the Students' Holiday Home at Deeply Vale, Bury ? This home is for the benefit of the slum children of Ancoats, who sadly need fresh air and sunshine. We claim to give a holiday at less cost than any similar institution in the country. This is chiefly due to the voluntary labours of sympathisers and students. A lady member of our Ancoats Church is voluntary matron. The students do a considerable amount of whitewashing, painting and plumbing at the beginning of the summer, and during the 'Season a number give a week of their vacation without remuneration. Last year we gave a week's free holiday to one hundred and sixty slum children. To those who know Ancoats this appeal needs no colouring. Will your other readers imagine one of the worst slums in England crowded with children with the appeal written on their faces? We suggest the following possible ways of helping :—(1) Make a collection in the Sunday-school. (2) Donations, however small, and pro-mises of groceries will be appreciated. (3) During the Easter vacation, March 28th to April 20th, will churches which have a audent residing near give him an oppor-

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March 19th on "England's Shame," the worn-out horse traffic between this country and the Continent, and write to say the secretary of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals—address, Jermyn-street, London—would be only too glad to send a pamphlet, on application, to anyone in sympathy with the poor dumb, defenceless creatures. I earnestly hope every one of our ministers will take up this matter, and, as the paragraph suggests, write to their member of Parliament, asking them to support Colonel Walker's Bill in the House of Commons on April 3rd.—Yours, etc.,

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REV. W. JOHNSON'S MINISTERIAL JUBILEE.

By J. G. Bowran.

To celebrate the jubilee of the ministry of the Rev. W. Johnson, F.L.S., interesting services were held on Sunday and Tuesday, Marcia 15th and 17th. The services were fittingly held in the Glebe Church, South Shields, the handsome buildings erected during Mr. Johnson's minis-try in that town. On the Sunday, Mr. Johnson preached at both services. Unusual interest was taken in the ser-vices by all our churches in the circuit, and also by many outsiders. On the Tuesday afternoon an eloquent sermon was preached by the President of the Conference (Rev. Joseph Ritson). There was a wonderful congregation for a week-day afternoon. Tea was served by the ladies of the church, and an opportunity was given for social con-verse. In the evening a great meeting was held in the Church. Alderman Mark Harrison, J.P., of Hartlepool, had promised to preside. As an old friend of Mr. John-son's that would have been most fitting. Unfortunately, Alderman Harrison has been unwell, and at present is at Ilkley in search of health. During the Alderman's twice-held mayoralty of Hartlepool Mr. Johnson had been his chaplain. A letter was read from him full of apprecia-tion of Mr. Johnson's work and character. A splendid substitute was found in Mr. J. J. Spoor, of Bishop Auck-land. He gave a fine address, reminiscent of his long association with the guest of the evening. Rev. J. J. Alderson, as one of the students during Mr. Johnson's principalship at Hartley College, spoke for all the students who had come under his influence and guidance. Rev. Joseph Reavley, of York, a colleague of Mr. John-son during his term in South Shields, spoke on behalf of Mr. Johnson's ministerial colleagues. He recalled the talks they had had on country lanes, and how many " a mystic paradise" had been discovered. Mr. William Carr, J.P., of Gateshead, delighted the audience with his humorous and happy memories, and paid a well-deserved tribute to Mr. Johnson's business skill and care. The whole speech bristled with points, revealing the keenest insight into Mr. Johnson's nature and work. Alderman Balmforth, of Harrogate, presented Mr. Johnson with an umbrella in the name of the friends at Dragon-parade Church. Though Mr. Johnson had only been four years in Harrogate they had learnt to admire his character, and to esteem his teaching., The present writer referred to the influence Mr. Johnson had exerted in countless homes, His pastoral fidelity was always evident. The speaker declared that Mr. Johnson had never forsaken the high ideal of his calling, and that never once had he been known to step down from the altitude his ideal inspired. The President of the Conference told of Mr. Johnson's noble service to the college, especially the devoted labour during the extension and alteration of the premises. He seemed to be the very man for the hour so far as the college was concerned. Mr. Johnson's rare preaching gift was extolled. His scientific accomplishments were also appraised. Few people realised the honour of the F.L.S. degree. It was an open secret that Mr. Johnson had done original and valued work. The President made the presentation in the name of the many subscribers. The presentation consisted of a Patent Amyl book-case, a roll-top desk for Mr. Johnson, and a handsome silver salver for Mrs. Johnson. Equally appreciative was the tribute of the President to Mrs. Johnson. Her services at the college were truly esteemed, both by the students and by the college authorities.

The hero of the evening was warmly greeted when he rose to respond. He confessed that words were hopeless to express all that was in his heart. The idea of some recognition of his ministerial jubilee had been broached to him, but neither he nor his wife had anticipated such a generous and wide-spread tribute. He recalled his ministry in Whitehaven, Berwick, Hartlepool, South Shields, Gateshead, Shildon and other places. He declared that they would cherish the gifts by using them. Every day they would use them so that every day the memory of their friends' kindness might be round about them. It only remains to be said that friends were there from nearly all the stations upon which Mr. Johnson had travelled. Great praise is due to Rev.. George Armstrong, who had carried through all the arrangements. His ser-vice was truly appreciated by the many donors. Mr. Johnson belongs to a great generation of ministers. For years he was the comrade of John Atkinson, William Graham, Hugh Gilmore, John Hallam, William Bowe, and others whose names are fragrant. It is the prayer of thousands that his years remaining may be full of peace and of holy service. The meeting will never be forgotten by those privileged to be present.

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Axxxors.—I should like to know your opinion on Abraham's conduct with Hagar as recorded in Genesis xvi., also- the opinion held of him by Christian people to-day ; and, further, your opinion of Moses, the murderer.

In passing judgment on the actions which you mention we must remember the times in which they. occurred and the degree of enlightenment which had been attained. Abraham's conduct was quite regular from the standpoint of the society in which he lived. So much is this the case, in fact, that in the, -Code of Hammurabi, section 146, a case very similar to that of Hagar receives legal regula-tion ; and we have the parallel cases of Bilhah and Zilpah in Genesis xxx. 3, 9. Even in modern Egypt the same relationship, with the wife's concurrence, is sometimes found. There was no law against polygamy, and it would do a grave injustice to Abraham to judge his conduct as we should judge similar conduct in a Chriitian country to-day. ',suppose that Christians generally would concur in this view. As to the case of Moses, I think there is a certain animus in speaking of him as a murderer. He believed himself to be redressing a great wrong. It was a wrong for which there was no legal redress. Moreover, at this time the sanctity of human life was not recog- nised so fully as amongst ourselves. Opinions differ on capital punishment to-day, but it is the deliberate con-viction of many Christians that the State has a right to lake human life. Down to a comparatively recent time in our own land the death penalty was inflicted for what would appear to us comparatively trivial crimes. .01 course, Moses had no right to become an executioner, but the motives which prompted him were noble and unselfish, a burning hatred of oppression, and passionate sympathy with the down-trodden. His action was generous, but it was impulsive and violent, and he had to be taught in the wilderness that this was not God's way.

Exont-s.—Will • you kindly explain the following passages : —Exodus iii. 21, 22 (cf. xii. 35, 36) ; Exodus x. c, 20 ; Isaiah vi. 10.

I ass not quite clear what the difficulty is with reference to the first two passages. The Hebrews are represented as borrov:Ing raiment and jewels from the Egyptians when they were leaving Egypt, the Egyptians being disposed in their favour. The purpose for which they were intended is not explicitly stated ; but since they were going to cele-brate a feast in the wilderness it is probable that the jewels were to be used for the festal attire commonly worn on such occasions. I do not know whether your point is that the Israelites seem to have borrowed with no inten-tion of paying back, and thus defrauded the Egyptians by false pretences. On this I would observe that the Hebrew does not necessarily imply this, and even if it did the pursuit by Pharaoh put any return out of the question ; and, in the next place, that much more than the Hebrews took was due to them from Egypt for the service they had been forced to render.

The other passages are much mare difficult, and, as I daresay you know, have occasioned much discussion. We must remember that the Hebrews, like bther Semites, knew nothing of our conception of secondary causes. It is this which causes Job to regard his calamities and pains as directly sent by God. Hence it was customary for men to use-language which we should not use, and it is not clear that they intended to express so much as we should mean ; but, in any case, we are not to suppose that God's action was arbitrary, and that Pharaoh could not help himself. The whole description of his attitude in Exodus represents him as obstinate. In certain cases he is sail to have hardened his own heart. Now, events act on men in accordance with the disposition with which they meet them, so that we may say that events met in the spirit of submission to the Divine will would tend to deepen such submission, whereas the contrary effect would be ex-perienced in the case of those who met them with rebel-lion and defiance. It is in these events of history that the Hebrews saw the action of God, and since they had the result one after another of making: Pharaoh's heart harder and harder; they spoke of God doing this. We should probably not understand that God directly in-duced this stubborn state of mind in Pharaoh. The passage in Isaiah vi. 10 refers to the action of the pro-phetic word. The hearers may meet it with acceptance or with rejection. If they do not suffer themselves to be persuaded by it when they first hear. it, their rejection will make it in the nature of things more difficult to accept it on the next occasion, and this progressive blunting of their spiritual faculties will continue until they beeline quite hardened.

N. K.—Will you give us your opinion where the lad mentioned in John vi. 9 came from, where he was going, and how he came to be there?

I fear I have no light to throw on the question. We know nothing of the boy except what is mentioned in this passage. Fancy could readily suggest various answers to the questions, but I think it is wiser simply to confess our ignorance.

G. R.—(a) Could you recommend me a good treatise on homiletics? (b) Are the following books of any special value ? " The Philosophy of Religion," by Dr. George Galloway ; " Christian Theology in Outline,' by Professor W. Adams Brown ; " The -Christian Doctrine of God," by Dr. W. Newton Clarke.

I hardly feel competent to give advice on homiletics. There are two types of books that might be distinguished. First, there are the technical treatises which deal with homiletics as a branch of practical theology. Scientific treatises of this kind are better known in Germany than here. Some years ago Christlieb's " Homiletics was translated. Perhaps that would be the nearest approach that we have to a scientific treatment of the subject. One of the best-known books in English is Phelps' " Theory of Preaching." Another American work which passed through many editions is that by Broadus, " A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons." Dr. Garvie is announced to write the work in the " Inter-national Theological Library." The second class contains those works which offer a less formal treatment of the subject. Several of the Yale Lectures would fall under this heading, notably those by Beecher, Dale, and Phillips Brooks, and in the same class we .should place Spurgeon's " Lectures to my Students." I am afraid I am very incompetent to advise on the subject, as I have never made any systematic study of homiletics. A col-lege friend of my own, now a famous man, was talking to his teacher as to how he might best gain a knowledge of German, and he gut the answer " Pretend you know it." I have had to follow the same rule with preaching that my friend did with German, but he was a man of genius, and it answered quite well in his case.

Dr. Galloway's " Philosophy of Religion " has only just been published, and I have had no opportunity of doing more than glance at it ; but the author has done im-portant work in this field already, so that one takes up his new book with well-grounded expectations, and so far as the cursory examinatiOn, which is all I have been able to give at present, goes, it has made a favourable impression upon me. Dr; Adams Brown is one of our ablest and best-equipped theologians. His earlier work on " The Essence of Christianity " was particularly good, and his volume on " The Christian Hope " was ex-cellent. His " Christian Theology in Outline" is an able piece of work. I wish, however, it had been longer, and I must confess to a certain disappointment with it. When he is dealing with the problem of the Person of Christ disappointment would hardly express my judgment adequately. The view expounded seems to fall a good deal short of the full Christian statement. But it goes without saying that the book contains much that is admirable. So far as Dr. Newton Clarke's " Christian Doctrine of God" is concerned, I must again admit some disappointment. In the " International Theological Library " one expects rather a different type of book ; and I mean rather that it is disappointing as a volume of that series than that it is disappointing in itself. It is a somewhat long-winded book, but it is planned on large lines. It resolutely sets aside unworthy thoughts of God, and is spacious in its treatment of the subject.

Gairloch, Freshfield, near Liverpool. ARTHrR S. PELEE.

Ten Years' Financial Record.

At the anniversary services of Tatham-street Church, Sunderland on Wednesday, a visit was paid by Rev. Joseph Ritson, President of the Conference. He preached in the afternoon and addressed a public meeting. in the evening. Mr. George Holland, of Harrogate, presided, and was supported by Revs. J. Ritson, D. Cooke, J. Walton, W. Johnson, F.L.S., Mr. W. Bowran (treasurer), Mr. W. Gibson and Mr. T. L. Hall. Mr. Bowran stated that the income during the last year, including the balance at the beginning of £4 2s. 6d., amounted to £592 Os. za. They ended the year with a balance in hand of £28 7s. 3d. As he was'relinquishing the office of treasurer, he had gone into the accounts. for the ten years he had occupied the position, and he found that the total income for that period was £6,418, an average of £641 per year, or over £12 per week, a truly magnificent total when they remem-bered that their Sunday collections amounted to only about 23, and the rest had to be raised by special effort. With that total they had paid all their expenses, had spent about £300 on renovations and improvements, and had reduced the debt from 23,300 to 22,075—a very fine record. The Chairman thanked the minister and Air. Bowran for their words of welcome, and congratulated them upon their very satisfactory financial position. He was delighted to hear, of the -progress of the Sunday-school, and urged them to make that church a soul-saving establishment for the glory of God. Rev. D. Cooke delivered an inspiring address upon the Church and its atmosphere. Rev. J. Ritson said they were told that the churches were sick, that one prominent symptom of their sickness was that they were losing weight, or at any rate they were losing members. Why was it that the churches were not attracting the masses to-day as they once did ? Apparently the Church was not a centre of attraction as it once was to the masses outside. Apparently they were not making religion look as beautiful and as attractive as their fathers did.. He. urged them to put first things first, and to bring religion back to the first place. The pro-ceeds of the anniversary amounted to 265 3s.

WORSE THAN CIVIL WAR.

By Arthur T. Guttery.

The speech of Mr. Winston Churchill at Bradford, itg approval by Mr. Asquith, the result of Mr. Bonar Law's resolution of censure, and Sir E. Carson's melodramatic departure for Ireland have done couch to clear the air and force politicians back to the realities of the situas tion. There will be riot and disturbance in Ulster, con-spirators must save their faces, and English subscribers must hate some return for their money, but there will be no civil war, unless madness has seized upon our. Protestant kinsfolk and they are no longer able to see the meaning of the option that is offered to them, with sin years' truce, during which in two General Elections they can -appeal to the British electorate. A great commercial centre like Belfast may yield to the fever of riot, it is not likely to be smitten with general insanity. We art sadly, accustomed to disturbance and fury in Ulster ; the, ugly memories of ascendancy and the passions of relic ions bigotry declare themselves in riotous hate, but the forces of legality and civilisation are able to cope with these ugly outbreaks. Law must be obeyed, the government of tae nation must be carried on, and lords' and barristers must be brought to account for their words and deeds as strictly as though they were socialistic agitators.

In view of the wild threatenings with which some politicians would chill our blood and paralyse our nerve, the time has come to declare that there are some things worse than civil war. No thoughtful man would speak lightly of such a dreadful eventuality, and all patriots would plead for the reign of peace. Bloodshed at any, time is a hideous thing, but it is accursed when it shatters nationality and sets kinsmen in hostile camps. The men who talk glibly about civil war, who make it part of a political game, incur a tragic responsibility for which history will bring them to account. But when it is sought to terrorise a Government and divert a nation from its chosen palls, then, at all ousts, loyal democrats must take their stand and declare that even to avoid civil War there are some duties that must not be abandoned, and some rights that must not be sacrificed. The Government has reached a. point beyond which it dare not go if it is to do its duty as the custodian of national civilisation.

To destroy a national ambition is worse than civil war., Ireland is a nation, for generations it has resisted, bribery and coercion in the cause of self-government. It never forgets how it was robbed of its Parliament by the grossest betrayal, and corruption of which modern history has any record. It has appealed to the British nation by constitutional means ; it has shown a unity and per-sistence that have never been equalled by any people ; it has secured the assent of the British nation, a majority of the representatives of Ulster itself, and the repeated verdict of the House of Commons. All this ideal of national unity, this passionate wish to heal an open sore, and this prayer to become a free and loyal community in the British Empire are to be scattered to the winds be-cause of the threatened violence of a furious minority. The demand is intolerable, and not even the impudent promise that we shall be spared civil war can recommend it to a defrauded nation.

To shatter constitutional government is worse than civil war. We are proud of our British Constitution ; the authority of the House of Commons, and its control by the common people have been the slow growth of centuries of struggle, and are the pride of the modern world. There is no. chamber where speech is so free a; in the British Parliament ; it moves slowly, and must forge its way through much ancient tradition and preju-dice, but in the long run the will of the people does get done. All this is to be abandoned, the bullet is to make the ballot of no effect ; ministers of the Crown are to yield their parliamentary authority to save their Skins ; and, if we are to avoid civil war we must shape our legislation to suit the fears of Lord Lansdowne and the passion of Sir E. Carson. Such a demand is madness, and to yield to it would be a worse insanity. Cromwell had to face the same issue when the Stuarts would have. strangled the House of Commons. . -

To shatter the loyalty of the Army and make it the arbiter in national controversy is worse than civil war. In this country the Army is the servant of the people ; it must do the will of the people as it is declared in the House of Commons. If the Army claims any other authority it becomes a hideous danger, a hateful tyranny, and Britain sinks to the level of Mexico. Politicians who talk lightly of the Army refusing to obey orders in Belfast as loyally as in Dublin are guilty of treason against the very democracy to which they profess to make their appeal. If we allowed the Army to defeat. the national will in Ireland we should- soon see Parliamentary freedom" in England lie at the mercy of a military bureaucracy. That is too big a price to pay even for peace in Ulster. and the English people may be trusted to see the issues that are at stake.

To regard bigotry as religion, to place brutality on the throne of reason, and to abandon the free traditions of our Empire are worse than civil war. • The plotters of this treason must awaken to the sincerities of national life and discover that a free nation is not likely to commit moral and constitutional suicide to silence their threats or escape their fury. There will be no civil war, but if the danger were more real than it is, the nation must not turn aside from its chosen goal of. Irish emancipation and unity. A troubled Ulster is sad, but ahetrayed Ireland would be infinitely worse.

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NEWS FROM THE DISTRICTS. Darlington and Stockton.

The quarterly meeting of the Committees was held in Greenbank Church, Darlington, on March 20th. Mr. J. R. Clapham, J.P., presided. There was a record attendance of over eighty members. The applications for superannuation from Revs. G. F. Fawcett and Martin Cuthbert were approved, with many appreciative tributes. Bev. F. C. Taylor, M.A., B.D., was congratulated on his successful year of service in Stockton Circuit, as was Rev. A. J. Campbell, F.L.S., on his restoration to health. The appeal for the fund for the family of the late Rev. John Wilkinson was endorsed. Sympathy with Mr. Arm-strong, of West Auckland Circuit, was expressed. Revs. W. Johnson and W. Robson were heartily congratulated on having attained to the jubilee of their ministry. Mr. William Heslop was recommended for Deed Poll member-ship. A negative reply was given to the proposal for giving representatives of institutions the right to speak on all subjects in Conference. The Building Committee Secre1ary reported that the trustees of Close House, in Sliihien Circuit, had spent on their property £180 and had raised too much—a curious and splendid complaint. Rev. J. Rutherford is reappointed secretary, and Rev. J. Clarke is delegate to District Meeting. Rev. T. Elliott was appointed delegate for the Orphanage. He was urged to continue as secretary, but declined. Rev. J. Clarke succeeds him. Rev. T. C. Showell reported more good results from the labours of mission van evangelists. The circuits are desired to give the luncheon for the missionary day at next Conference. One penny per member will do thie and all circuits are urged to share this honour. Rev. T. C. Showell is delegate and secretary for next year. Mr. H. J. Mein continues as treasurer. Mr. C. H. Wyld gave a good report on Local Preachers' Training. He is delegate and reappointed secretary. Mr. Wyld and Rev. T. A. Thompson are nominated for'the Connexional Train-ing Committee. Mr. Spoor is reappointed treasurer. For the Furnishing Committee Mr. G. Myers is delegate. Rev. J. N. Graham is reappointed secretary for Educa-tion and Mr. Bullen delegate. The following were nomi-nated for Connexional office : Rev. F. W. Atkin, vice General Committee Secretary ; Rev. Charles Humble, vice Missionary Financial Secretary ; Rev. G. F. Fawcett, Connexional Treasurer. A fine spirit pervaded the Com-mittee. One prominent member said that there is more real all-round brotherliness than in all other Districts in which lie had been located. The District Meeting at Northallertan is eagerly anticipated, the first in Brompton Circuit for seventy years.

Norwich. The Committees met at East Dereham on the 19th inst.

Mr. S. Dann and Mr. G. Brett, J.P., presided. The reports of the aided circuits were received. At Kelsale a most gracious spiritual movement has been experienced. This has followed upon an improved financial position. Mr. Sutton at Fressingfield has had success among the young people, and conversions have been witnessed. lewestoft and Sheringham Circuits report successful missions that have been aided by the District Evangelistic Fund. The missionary returns for the circuits show at present a pleasing increase for both funds. The District Committee expressed its deep sympathy with the relatives of the late Rev. A. T. Wardle and Mr. H. A. Pipe. An application from Mr. W. G. Goddard for Deed Poll membership was forwarded to the General Committee. The proposals of the General Committee in reference to representatives of institutions in Conference were ap-proved with unanimity. Rev. F. C. France was asked to undertake the secretaryship of this Committee until the Synod. The Building Committee had a lone

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deal with. Norwich Third (Scott Memorial Church) ap-plied for sanction to purchase land at Thorpe St. Andrew's are: to build a mission hall. The Church Extension Fund is to be approached for help. Balance-sheets were pre-sented for Ludham new chapel (Martham Circuit), cost. £559, debt £206 ; Catfield new school (Martham), cost £12e, debt £50; Wistleton new school (Wangford), cost £523, debt £207 ; Fressingfield (Wangford), cost £185, debt £55. The trustees were in each case congratulated, Tle, Education Committee passed a resolution urging the Government to remedy the admitted grievances of Non-conformists in single school areas. The Sunday-school Committee sanctioned a District Conference at Martham, ()etcher 16th to 18th, Rev. W. Spudding to attend. Rev. W. S. Barrett was appointed delegate to the Synod for the District Committee, in place of Rev. A. T. Wardle, and Mr. G. GTimson for the Temperance Committee. Mr. C. Brett, J.P., was congratulated upon his election to the Norfolk County Council. The Dereham friends provided luncheon, and were heartily thanked for their hospitality.

Sunderland and Newcastle. The committees met in Tatham-street Church, Sunder-

land on March 21st. There was an unusually large attend-ance. Rev. M. P. Davison presided. Rev. M. Drummond, Mr. J. W. Owen, of South Shields, and Mr. G. Douglas, of Gateshead, were recommended for Deed Poll member-ship. A resolution was passed, expressing appreciation of the forty years' ministry of Rev. E. Phillipson

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superannuate at the Conference. Messrs. J. W. Taylor, of Burnopfield, Messrs. J. Wilkinson and R. Errington, of Thornley Circuit, and Mr. W. Moore, of Hetton, were con-gratulated on being made J.P.'s. The proposeelegislation to give representatives of institutions more power in the Con Terence was thrown out by a large majority. Rev. W. A. French was nominated for the office of Connexional Fund treasurer and Rev. B. Dennison was elected dele-ga`e to the Synod. Mr. W. M. Patterson was elected dele-ga tc for the Orphanage Committee, Rev. W. Duffield for the Missionary Committee, Rev. J. Jopling for the Educa-tion Committee

' and Mr. J. Hewitt for the Furnishing

Committee. Satisfactory balance-sheets were presented of new churches erected at High Spen, Burnopfield Circuit ; Pallien, Sunderland Second ; and Consett, Shotley Bridge Circuit. The last-named cost £8,430, and only a debt of £2,452 remains. This is one of the largest and most suc-cessful building schemes undertaken in the District for a

considerable time. Morpeth trustees were granted per-mission to borrow £600 from C.A.A. for a manse. Easington Church, Thornley Circuit, was given permission to purchase a new site, which will be better and cheaper than the site already secured. The application of Tempest-place Church, Seaham Harbour Circuit, to build a new church and schools to cost £5,500, was deferred for further consideration. Rev. J. S. Nightingale was elected delegate.

Liverpool. The March Quarterly Meetings of the District com-

mittees were held last Thursday, when Rev. German Hunt presided. There were well on to a hundred brethren present. Reports anent the two ministerial probationers —Revs. J. W. Leggate and J. W. Hettle—were highly satisfactory. Mr. George Pomfret, of Blackpool, was recommended for Deed Poll membership. The application of Rev. Samuel Johnson for superannuation was regret-fully endorsed, and highly appreciative remarks were made by the Mayor of Widnes (Councillor D. Lewis), Alderinan S. Owens

' J.P., Mr. A. E. Calvert, and Revs.

Jas. Watkin, J. S. White, T. Wilshaw and J. Roberts, the latter having owed his position in the ministry to Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson has " travelled " forty-two years. The question submitted by the General Committee relative to the privileges of representatives of Connexional institutions in Conference, was negatived. Letters of sym-pathy were sent to the venerable John Caton and to Rev. John Bradbury, both of whom were on the sick list. A letter of condolence was forwarded to the relatives of the late Alderman S. Hilton, of Leicester. Mr. J. Walker was congratulated on having been elected president of the Liverpool Federation of Free Churches, which is one of the largest in the country. The Building Committee adopted the report of the Isle of Man Sub-Building Committee. Sanction was given for the purchase of land at Shevington, Chorley Station, and at Little Neston, Chester First Cir-cuit. A very cordial vote of thanks was adopted in relation to Rev. J. S. White, who retires from the secre-taryship after completing his term of five years, and Rev. M. T. Pickering was appointed as his successor. The Missionary Committee business was introduced by Rev. J. T. Barkby, who refereed to the remarkable industrial developments in South Wales and South Yorkshire, and the urgent need of agencies. A hearty resolution of thanks was accorded to Mr. Barkby, who retires after five years' service as the secretary, and Rev. G. T. Lovat was elected as his successor.

Hull. Rev. W. Turner presided over the committees. The

proposal contained in the circular on the " Representa-tives of Institutions in Conference" was warmly con-tested, and, after a long and very animated debate, it was carried by a large majority that the committee did not agree with the proposal. Then a resolution seeking by legislation to give permission to all circuits in a District the right to elect one minister and two laymen as dele-gates each year to 'District meeting, with a view to en-larging and strengthening the same, was defeated. A tender and appreciative resolution of the life, work and death of Rev. T. A. M'Cready was moved by Rev. J. Gold-thorpe. Sympathetic references were made to the loss sustained by Mrs. J. Wilkinson in the death of her husband, Rev. J. Wilkinson, and a collection was taken for the Furnishing Fund in her behalf. The report of the Missionary Committee showed steady support of the General and African Funds.

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Woman's World.. Does the lovely and mystic Spring suggest new life,

bursting buds, vivid flowers roused from their winter sleep, and mating birds, and a hundred other beautiful and familiar things? or does it bring visions cf the broom and duster brigade, the smell of paint and soap—that indescribable mixture of virtuous disagreeableness/ None of us would like the question pressed too c!csely, for we women are curious mixtures of emotion, and are quite capable of thinking of crocuses and charwomen, poetry and wall papers, at one and the same time. There is danger, however, that we shall miss the charm and austere, but delicate beauty of the season. We are growing anxious to enjoy Nature's bounties for eye and palate ; so quickly does the curtain fall at each beautiful 'tableau, that we feel almost hurried at their quick disappearance. "We spend our years as a tale that is told." Let us so arrange that we have seine time in which to lave our souls in the sweet greenness of the Spring. If we miss these early glimpses of Mother Nature, we shall never truly understand her, for as the season advances, she has peopled her trees, and clotted them with little homes, has coaxed the early blades and leaves, has set her house in order, and we have not seen the wonderful processes, so have not shared in her great redemptive work, nor understood our oneness with all the great world of being and of growth. The voices that waken us from slumber on these brighter days are full of music, and the gnarled old oak tree—which has stood like a grim sentinel in black uniform through the fog aril grime of winter—is a veritable concert hall for feathered songsters. How gladly we hail the Spring! especially for those who have been "house bound," but may now 1)3 released to share in the generous Open-Air again. Do not let us be too much immersed in spring-cleaning, so that we miss the inspiration of Spring.

I went into a town schoolroom last week, where tea was being prepared for a small company after a conven-tion, and my first feelings of delight in colour were very sincere and pleasant. They were not known as "Art" shades, but were daring and vivid, like Nature's own ; and after the greyness and dreariness of the city streets struck with all the charm of contrast. Each table had its share of green and yellow muslin, its generous jars of daffodil and narcissus, with sober fern fronds to heighten and subdue the effect. The whole was very simple—not a ." study in shades,' but quite delightful on such an after-noon. The vivid colourings in which we are to be arrayed in' the coming season will doubtless have their proportionate influence upon our spirits. A medical man remarked to me that "it was a social- service to wear a bright splash of colour in a city where the sun had so little chance to brighten us." So if we wish to wear the joyful blues, and reds, and yellows, from "straw" to "flame," we may do so with a clear conscience ; only, good taste and reverence will bind us to keep them out of God's house because of the distraction to worship.

Do you love to read the bairns' books now published in such great variety 1 For real refreshment and as a'recall to youth it is delightful to take up the old favourites. I find half-an-hour spent with Louisa Alcott brightens me after strain and stress to a quite remarkable degree. One drawback to the more modern books is that too often they are really written for older readers, while the children themselves pass them by as being quite beyond them. Mr. Stead has laid children (and their mothers) under a heavy obligation by his publication of bairns' books, which have introduced the children into fairyland, and also to the classics. Rev. Arthur Jubb, the " big brother " of Primi-tive Methodist children, has just published " Words on Wheels," being a revision of his talks in the Leader. They are carefully edited, added to, and condensed, and form in their useful dress a pleasant book for the children themselves to read on a Sunday evening. They are full of homely wisdom and sound moral teaching, with an occasional broad joke or witty remark, so dear to the heart of the boy. We expect it will form a favourite feature among the prizes given to Sunday-school scholars.

May I offer you a well-tried recipe for a nice, but in-expensive pudding. We have nearly run through our list of puddings in the long winter, and a new one may be welcome : -

COTTAGE PIIDDING.-6 ozs. flour, 3 ozs. sugar; 1i oz. butter, two eggs, two teaspoons baking powder, a pinch of salt. The grated rind of a lemon, or a few drops of vanilla essence. Method : Put the flour and salt into a bowl, rub in the butter, add the sugar, beat up the eggs, stir into the mixture with sufficient milk to make a soft batter. Beat well. If grated lemon rind be used, add it to the dry ingredients ; if vanilla essence add it to end.

-- • The following will be found very delicious, useful for

tea, or as a light supper dish, and is sure to please our friends :

FISH Ceitee—Half cooked fish, half cooked potatoes, one teaspoonful finely chopped parsley, one teaspoonful melted butter or dripping, pepper and salt, a little beaten egg to bind. Method : Flake the fish, removing all skin and bone, mash potatoes, mix well, add remaining ingre-dientsebind with as much egg as necessary. Turn out on floured board, roll, divide into equal quantities, shape into round cakes of moderately small size, coat well with egg and breadcrumbs or flour, fry in hot fat, drain well, serve on hot dish, garnish with parsley. E. J. D.

Our church at Weardale has recently sustained a great loss by the death of Mr. Frank Pearson. He was one of the last of the old standards in Westgate Circuit. He has been a fervent and most successful local preacher. Latterly his work in the Church has been limited to Wearhead, where he will be greatly missed.

MARCH Ali, l414

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 211

Services and Preachers. SUNDAY, MARCH 29th.

BERMONDSEY. ST, GEORGE'S HALL, OLD KENT • ROAD. S.E., Rev. Joseph Johnson, at 11 ; Mr. J. A.

Skett (P.S.A. Fellowship) at 3.30; Rev. A. H. Richard. son, at 7.

--BLACKPOOL, Chapel Street (facing the Central Pier). Mr. Pinker, at 10.45 ; Rev. John Bradbury, at 6 30. Thursday, 7.10 to 8.3e, Devotional Hour. Visitors heartily invited.

BRIDLINGTON, Quay Church, Tho Filey Fisherman, at 10.30 and 630.

John Street, Rev. G. Tucker, at 10.30; Mr. J. H. Amory, at 6 30.

BRISTOL SIXTH, St. George's, Salem, Mr. J. H. Watkins, at 11 and 6 30.

CANNING TOWN, Barking Road (Mary Street), Rev. J. 1:astow Wilson, at 11 and 6.30.

CALEDONIAN ROAD, N. (corner of Market Road), 11ev. J. Dinn:ek, at-11 and 6.30.

C GILLERCOATS, Mr. W. Grant, at 10.45 and 6.30. HARIHNGAY, Mattisei Road, Rev. W. A. Hammond, at

11 and 6.30. IIARROGATE, Dragon Parade Church, Rev. W. Younger,

at 11 and 6.30. LEEDS NINTH, Meanwood Road, Mr. E. Goldthorpe, at

10 30 and 6.30. Harehills Avenue, Rev. P. W. Oliver, at 10.45 and

6.30. LIVERPOOL FIRST, Prince's Avenue Church, Rev. T. W.

liancox, at 10.45 ; Rev. A. T. Guttery, at 6.30. MORECAMBE, Parliament Street, Mr. Braithwaite, at

10.30; Rev. J. Shepherd, at 6.30. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, Central Church, Rev. T.

Sykes, at 10.3U and 6.30. SCARBOROUGH, St. Sepulchre Street (off Eastborougb),

Rev. C. Humbles, C.E. Sec., at 10.30 and 6.30. SOUTHPORT, Church Street, Rev. T. A. Young, at 10.30;

11ev. J. T. Barkby, at 6.10. ST. ANNES-ON-THE-SEA, Rev. C. Moore, at 10.45

end 6.30. SURREY CHAPEL, Central Mission, Blackfriars

Road, S.E., Mr. J. Canter, Barrister-at-Law, at 11 and 7; Erotherhood, Recitals by Mrs. Croxford, at 3.30.

The President's Engagements. Stu ksl-rid,ge. March 29th ; Petre Street, Sheffield, 29th and

33th ; Buxton, April 1st ; Stockport, 2nd.

Vice-President's Engagements. Len len, March 26th and 27th ; Liverpool Third, April 1st ;

Birkenhead, 2nd.

Connexional Evangelists' Engagements. • MR. J. B. BAYLIFFE, Silver Boyd Hill, Leeds, till April

7th. MISS PERRETT, South Yorkshire Coalfields Mission.

Evangelists' Engagements. MISS J. WATSON, Evangelist, 15, Boundary Street,

lioclidale.—Now booking for Singing, Speaking,Visiting, &c , &c. No fees. Reasonable terms. Send stamped envelope for reply.

MR. W. HEWITT, Evangelist ; earner`, successful Gospel Preacher nd Soloist ; Soul winner ; booking dates for Missions, deepening Spiritual life ; Soul Saving. Terms and r. fc rences, 72, Trafalgar, Burnley.

MR. TOM HOLLAND, Bourne Church, Hull, March 21st till 30th.

MR. J. CAREY, Beamish, April 4th to 16th.

MISS BOTT (Sister Ethel), Stratford-on-Avon, till April 13th.

SISTER ELLEN, Argyle Street, Hebburn, March 14th to April 11rd.

LONDON PRIMITIVE METHODIST COUNCIL. — Primitive Metballists removing to London will be directed to the nearest P.M. Church if some official of the church will notify the Rev. F. Pickett, Newlands, 6, Kymberley Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Kite 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, RC., by

Tuesday morning. Terms, prepaid Under SO words, 2e. ; each additional 10 words or less, ed. Memoirs, reports of marriages, etc., must be accorolanied by a prepaid notice.

' BIRTH. JEFFERSON.—On the 13th inst.,' to Mr. and Mrs. Verdon

R. N. Jefferson, of Woodthorpe, Lorne-road, Leicester, a son.

DEATHS. BREARWELL.—On March 11th, Edward Breakwell, aged

eighty-three years. Laid to rest in Farnborough Cemetery on March 14th.

Barees.—On March 6th, at 4, Duckworth-lane, Bradford, Mitchell Briggs, aged sixty-three years. For many years a prominent official at Daisy Hill, Bradford Fourth Circuit.

CHOPWELL.—James Hall, March 18th, at the age of fifty-five years, after much suffering. " At rest in the Homeland. '

GARLICII.—At Coventry, on March 7th, 1914, Mrs. Frances Garlick, late of Bolton, aged fifty-six years. A life-long Primitive Methodist. " Faithful unto death."

FOSTER.—On March 7th, Mrs. Foster, the beloved wife of Mr. J. J. Foster, of Woodville.

GODFREY.—On February 11th, Mrs. John Godfrey, of the Cables, Woodville.

HAWLEY.—On Thursday, March 19th, 1914, Charles Henry Hawley, stevedore, at his residence, 3, Edinburgh-road, Liscard, aged fifty-nine years. Interred in Rake-lane cemetery.

HILTON.—On March 16th, Alderman S. Hilton, J.P., of the Fernery, Leicester, aged sixty-nine years. Vice-President of the, Conference of 1906, senior local preacher of. the Leicester Fourth Circuit. " Greatly beloved."

HOWLING.—George Howling, of Bircham, Norfolk, entered into rest on March 2nd, aged sixty-three yews. He was for imr.ly

. forty-five years a local preacher on the Docking Cir-

LAYT. —At Stow Bedon, on March 3rd, Ann, the beloved wife of Robert Layt, in her seventy-second year. For fifty-six years a loyal and devoted member of our Church.

SCRATON.—At 3, Virginia-place, Wakefield, Esther Scraton, aged sixty-two, eldest daughter of the late Henry Cole. Interred at Alverthorpe Church, March 24th, 1914. ' Peace, perfect peace."

. Tommaisog.—With startling suddenness, March 21st, at Parkgate, William A. Tomlinson, aged sixty-one. Senior circuit steward, Rotherham First Circuit, society steward, Bethel Church, Parkgate, upwards of thirty-four years.

WRIGHT.—On March 15th, 1914, 6, Dale-street, Runcorn, Cheshire, Ann Wright, widow of late James Wright, formerly of Tarvin, aged seventy-three years. " A saintly woman, and mighty in prayer."

IN MEMORIAM. BLACK.—In loving memory of Joseph, dearly beloved

husband of Lucy Jane Black, who passed to the higher life March 27th, 1913. " Life work well done, life crown well won, now comes rest."

HOLDEN.—In loving memory of William Holden, of Roch-dale, who passed away March 29th, 1913, ever remembered by his loving wife and family. " After labour cometh rest, after struggle peace."

JOHNSON. —In affectionate remembrance of Rev. George F. Johnson, who entered into rest March 29th, 1909. " He endured as seeing Him who is invisible."

HAMSAY.—In loving memory of Mary Ann, wife of John Ramsay, East Bolden, and late of Cramlington Village, who entered into rest on March 26th, 1909.

STOUT.—In loving memory of William, beloved husband of Mary Jane Stout, who passed away March 13th, 1913. Ever remembered by his loving wife and eon. " For ever with the Lord."

WALTON.—In loving memory of Benjamin Walton, Primitive Methodist minister, who passed away March 28th, 1912. " Life is ever lord of death, and love can never lose its own."

THANKS RETURNED. Mrs. A. Strawson and family desire to express their sincere

gratitude in the One of their great scgrow to the Grimsby and Lincoln District Committee, the Trustees of Kirton and Bcighton churches, and to the numerous friends for their sympathetic messages.

Ministerial Changes and Engagements. (Changes indicate that ministers named are leaving and are

net engaged.) Changes in 1915.

Rev. G. Preece from Patrington, after five years.

Engagements for 1914-15. Rev. J. H. Briggs from Abertillery to Blackburn First. Rev. G. E. Wallace to Pocklington.

Engagements for 1915-18. Rev. G. Fawcett to Scarborough First and until 1917. Rev. G. A. Lucas to Barrowford, a sixth year. Rev. J. W. Trevvett from Aylsham to Shildon. Rev. W. Overton from Stockport Second to Abertillery. Rev. J. Scarlett from Hackney to Weston-super-Mare. Rev. T. Tyers from Staithes to Haworth and Oakworth. Revs. S. Palmer and W. Dawson to Gateshead First, a third

and fifth year respectively.

Engagements for 1916-17. Rev. B. A. Barber from Leeds Ninth to Douglas, I.o.M.

PERSONAL.

St. John's-road Sunday-school, New Shildon, proposes to hold reunion services during September 12th and 14th next. From the school's records, which have been ex-cellently kept, a history is being compiled: This history will be presented to all past and present scholars. The souvenir will be profusely illustrated. Old scholars are desired to mark the dates.

We greatly regret to learn that the illness of Mrs. A. H. Aldrich, of Brampton Old Hall, Wangford, has taken an unfavourable turn, and that her condition is causing much anxiety. Another operation is necessary, but this is not possible in her present condition. Mrs. Aldrich has taken a leading part in the work on Wangford Circuit, and during her long illness has been sorely missed. The hospitality of Darsham Hall, from which the family removed to Brampton, has been shared by many of the leaders of our Church. The sympathy of many will go out to the family in this time of anxiety. Mr. Aldrich is the steward of the Wangford Circuit, and Mrs. Aldrich was a delegate to the last Conference at Derby.

Mr. Thomas Robinson, of Hurlet, has returned from his trip to the West Indies, and is looking remarkably well.

As illustrative of the position and influence of our Churcri in the county Durham, there were in a recent issue of a weekly newspaper of that locality twenty-seven separate paragraphs relating to our Church. One of these was accompanied by the photograph of one of the prize-winners in our recent Connexional Scholars' Examination. In several parts of this district it -is well said that Primitive Methodism is the Established -Church.

As an object-lesson-in the cumulative value of small sums, Rev. W. C. Ball, with the assistance. of one or two friends, has collected 2,677 halfpennies for the Brownhills new organ, each halfpenny coming from a separate donor. In handing over the coins to the trustees at a special gathering on Thursday, Mr. Ball expressed his conviction that the heaviest chapel debt in the Connexion could easily be wiped out in a few years by means of pence, regularly and systematically collected.

On account of ill-health the engagement of Rev. Thos. H. Bryant to the Caine Circuit in 1914 has been mutually determined.

An interesting event took place on. Sunday evening in the Miners' Hall, Hetton, when the last of the season's concerts on behalf of the Aged Miners' and Widows' and Orphans' Funds was given by the Moorsley Primitive Methodist choirs, under the leadership of Mr. It. Wild. Advantage was taken of the occasion to present to Rev. W. Barton a gentleman's dressing-case, by the members of the committee, for his interest in connection with these services during his four years' residence in Hetton. The financial result of the present season is £102 lls. 6d., the highest in the history of the funds, and during the four years that Rev. W. Barton has conducted the services £232 10s. 5d. has been raised. Great regret is felt that he is leaving the district for Darlington, and lie carries with him the good wishes of all connected with these Sunday night concerts.

Miss Elsie E.'Russell, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Charles Russell, so great a worker at Pembridge on the Leominster Circuit, was recently presented with a gold dress ring and an illuminated address cn her departure for Canada to be married to Rev. W. Merrick.

St IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs. Ann Layt. The Rockland Circuit has suffered a severe loss in the

death of Mrs. Ann Layt, who passed to her reward on March 3rd. For fifty-six years (with her husband, who survives her) she maintained an unbroken membership with the Stow Bedon Society. By her genuine piety she exerted a fine influence upon the life of the village, especially with the young people. Mr. and Ali's. Layt's house has been the home of the preachers (ministers and locals) for fifty years, and Mrs. Layt may be truly reckoned amongst the choicest of those ministering spirits to whom our Church owes so much. For more than twelve months Mrs. Layt suffered a grievous affliction with uncomplaining patience and an unwaver-ing confidence in God, and wl. ,n the end came she passed peacefully into rest. Her interment took place on March 7th. A service was held in the chapel, when a large number of officials and members attended to show their respect. The rector of Stow Bedon was also present. Rev. W. S. Barrett conducted, and Rev. J. H. Rose gave an address. A memorial service was held on March 22nd, when Rev. W. S. Barrett preached. Mr. G. Saunders also took part. The service was most im-pressive, and the deepest sympathy was manifested for the bereaved husband, daughter and son.

Mrs. Godfrey and Mrs. Foster. During the last month two of the most devoted workers

of Church Gresley Society have been called to the Home-land in the persons of Mrs. John Godfrey, of Woodville, and Mrs. J. J. Foster, of Sunny Cottage. Mrs. Godfrey came from Northampton about fourteen years ago, and during that time made many friends by her bright, sunny life. She took a great interest in the work of the church. On December 11th she laid one of the foundation-stones of the new primary school. Her home was always open to the ministers, especially on the missionary round, and she was a liberal contributor to the African Fund. She patiently bore much suffering, and passed away on February 11th.

Mrs. Foster gave herself in early life to the Lord Jesus, and entered the training home of the Salvation Army at Bedford. After training she was stationed at Wolver-hampton, Birmingham, and other places. While at Bir-mingham she had the joy of leading many to Jesus, including our worthy circuit steward and his late wife, of Sparkhill Church. She came to Woodville on becoming the wife of Mr. Foster, and for about twenty years has been actively engaged in the work of the church and Sunday-school. She was a beautiful character and full of the deepest sympathy for all who suffered. She was seriously ill for fourteen weeks, but bore her affliction with the greatest patience till the end came on Saturday, March 7th. She was laid to rest amid many expressions of sorrow on March 11th.

Mr. E. Breakwell. Edward Breakwell died on March 11th, aged eighty.

three years, after a long life of devoted service to the church. Over sixty years ago he came from his home in Shropshire to Cove, Hants. Immediately he opened his house to the preachers, and became a preacher himself. For sixty years he served the churches of the old Bagshot Mission, walking thousands of miles to preach the Word. For twenty years he held the office of circuit steward. He was a man of great power, a pioneer of Primitive Methodism in the district. His last years were spent in his old home at Cove. The well-worn body at last failed to obey his strong will, and, in spite of his determination to die in harness, he was compelled this quarter for the first time to ask for rest. A funeral service was held in Cove Chapel on Saturday, March 14th, and the body of our friend laid to rest in Farnborough Cemetery, Rev. Geo. -Standing officiating.

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Old Eludieldians Re-unite. The annual dinner of the London Centre for old boys of

the college was held on Friday last at the Holborn Restaurant. Sir Jno. Tweedy, F.R.C.S., was in the chair, and was supported by Messrs. H. G. Chancellor, M.P., J. F. Porter, M.B., Herbert Smith, LL.D., E. C. Rawlings, J.P., and F. Thorne, J.P. The Chairman, in propOsing " Prosperity to Elmfield College," stated that his memory went back to 1864, when he was one of twenty-four boys, and bore testimony to the influence for good of the first head master upon his career, and expressed his satis-faction at the present flourishing state of the college. Mr. Cephas C. Hartley, in reply, reported that the school had now ninety-one bug-, nearly its full complement, and gave particulars of the jubilee celebrations to take place at - Whitsun, when three hundred old scholars were ex-pected to come to ,Y,prk on the Friday before Whitsun and stay until the following Tuesday. He stated that the Sunday servises at Monkgate would be taken by two old boys, Revs. A. T. Guttery and Dr. Mitchell. Other toasts followed, and, -among those who spoke, Mr. H. G. Chan-cellor, M.P., named some of the successes achieved, and congratulated the chairman upon his recent appointment by the Government as one.of the oculists of the Navy, and Dr. Herbert Smith gave several interesting reminiscences of his college days. Some of the old boys attending were accompanied by their wives or sisters. Miss Thorne and Dr. and Mrs. Porter lent added pleasure to the proceedings by musical selections. Mr. Fred. Thorne, jun., was the active organiser of the dinner, and is to be warmly com-mended for his efforts. There are now six or seven centres in which annual gatherings of a similar character are arranged.

3 Books ' Copy of 140 Jubilee Songs of 265 I Copy of Twenty-four Hymns Sent post free

Hymns. I Copy of dude's "Mission Hymnal" for 2,'6.

Sent by W. J. GIBBS, Bromley, Kent. mention r.m.L.)

212 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER, MARCH 26, 1914

CHRIST'S TABLE TALK.

International Lesson for Sunday, April 5, 1914: Luke xiv. 7-24. G.T., Luke xiv. 21.

By Henry J. Pickett.

I.—The first lesson of this new quarter supplies a study of entrancing interest. It supplies us with three samples of our Master's conversational talk, His private, informal, commonplace conversation, for so it would be described if we were speaking of one another, the first sample being addressed to the general body of guests (vers. 7-11), the second to His host (vers. 12-14), the third to a companion at the same table (vers. 15-24). Bearing in mind the place and the occasion, remembering how often with us, such scenes are the opportunity for small chit-chat, or foolish gossip, or questionable story-telling, the contrast sup-plied by Jesus is wonderful, and for our warning, guid-ance and encouragement, we do well to recall the scene, and mark his superiority.

II.—The ordinary dining room and table is trans-formed into a Divine oratory. We feel, across the cold type, the passionate earnestness of Jesus, His supreme and insistent emphasis upon conduct, His eagerness to win true disciples, His fearless exposure of pretence, His wondrous courage and faithfulness in dealing with the individual. We cannot but mark, too, His intimate knowledge of men and women, His complete grasp of their motives of conduct, and the breadth and accuracy of His estimate. Over all, as a gracious light, interpreting all the rest, shines His wonderful longing for man's fellowship, His determination to tax even Divine resource to secure it.

III.--With the scene thus before the class, the teacher may proceed to the exposition of the table talk, ranging, as it does, over themes the most modern and important, and speaking as directly and forcefully to the people of this century as to the first. The first section, addressed to the guests as a whole, states Christ's judgment of

False Ambition with, as in each case, a statement of what is becoming and worthy (vers. 7-11). The love of prominence, the scramble for front positions, the readiness to depreciate the right of others, all this is mirrored in the picture Jesus saw in that house (ver. 7), as we may still see in every place, and in all classes of society. When we come to analyse and examine it, it is very unworthy, _we are ashamed to reflect upon the sheer selfishness it repre-sents. Under the flashlight of Jesus' judgment, we see how it is based upon :—(a) Undue self-estimate, an over-rating of our own importance and supposed right ! Chief places, positions of prominence, carrying with them, as they do, great responsibility, belong to proved ability and fitness, they are a result and a fruit, rather than a claim and a right, to be grasped by the most bold and asser-tive ! It is often forgotten that prominence itself tests, and if there is revealed the fraud of claim and pride, rather than real ability, and a step down has to be taken in order to make way for true worth, how humiliating the descent ! How painful the failure! (b) Undue assumptions.—These are serious enough, as we have just seen, concerning ourselves, the thing is much worse in what it takes for granted concerning others. It depre-ciates and relegates to inferior positions every one except ourselves. It assumes the unfitness of others to the best places, and refuses them opportunity. If allowed to succeed, it would effectively prevent the develop-ment of others, and perpetuate a race of weaklings. (c) Unworthy conduct is the assured fruit of such false and unworthy estimates of self and others. Happily, such conduct is always, in the long run, found out. .Presently the really able, the fit, the worthy appears, and being pressed to the front—for ability always makes a space for itself—the unworthy and the unfit are dismissed to their true place. The sure path to exaltation is the un-selfish and unwearying pursuit of knowledge, truth and goodness for their own and their Master's sake, without thought of fee, place or reward other than His approving smile.

IV.—The second section, addressed to the host, states Christ's judgment of

Assumed Generosity. A t its heart, the same sin of selfishness works here (vers. 12-14) as in. the previous section. It is the more detestable because, while the other was unabashed and glaring, this works under the cloak of so-called hospitality, and even philanthropy. Yet the veil is thin, for it is easy to see written upon it the twin evils of self-praise and self- rrd For any gift or sacrifice made in the deliberate expectation of "recompense" (see vers. 12, 14) or paying back, is thereby condemned as wicked selfish-ness. The element of "bargaining" enters into it, and therefore its virtue is lost. This part of our Lord's table talk is very discriminating and searching. It probes to motives, and that in respect to what people plume them-selves upon as 'virtue, tearing aside the mask, and revealing that the supposed virtue is another way of saying, How will this generosity bring grist to my mill? We cannot deceive our Lord. We ought not to attempt to deceive ourselves or others.

V.—The third section, addressed to a companion at table, states Christ's judgment of

Base Ingratitude (vers. 15-24). Each section deals with a theme. suggested by the hospitality of the occasion, each section deals with the unworthiness of human conduct ; but in these verses it is all aggravated into shocking neglect; and even contempt of the purest hospitality. The whole study shows the gradually descending depths of the selfishness which refuses God His place. Even so had the Jewish nation trifled with the Divine provision, leading up to the inevitable and well-deserved rejection of those thus disobedient, followed by universal invitations of Jesus! We should

particularly heed the solemn warnings of this section. Invitations to the unlimited hospitality of Jesus reach us. Still many excuse themselves, pleading (a) material interests, (b) immediate duty, (c) natural ties, none of which are reasons, for no legitimate material interest necessarily' interferes with our obedience to God. Excuse leads to indifference, then to contempt, and contempt is followed by exclusion. It is true of every realm, of religion most of all.

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Kind Hearts.

HORSES AND BOYS. Willie Goodlad was a sharp little boy. He was usually

very merry and good-natured. . He loved all animals, and especially horses. When he was at his uncles farm, and they put him on the back of the big brown horse and let him have a long ride, he had the time of his life. Had you asked his mother, she would have told you that Willie was a good boy, and he really tried to live up tp his name. But Willie couldn't endure teasing, and all the boys knew it. Somehow, the boys fastened upon his name, and any time they liked they could make him vexed by calling him " Good-lad." They had only to say three times, " Willie Goodlad, what a name to go to school with ! Goodlad—who'd have that name to carry about ? "—and Willie would get as " grousy " as could be. There was this excuse for him, he was only little, and hadn't learned yet that boys should take their teasing with a smile and refuse to get vexed.

One day two boys teased him on his way home from school until " his monkey was up," as the boys say, and he said things to those boys which would look shacking if they were printed, and they were just as bad for a little boy to say. When he got home it was plain to see that he was in a temper about something, and his mother asked him very quietly :

" Well, Willie, what has been happening to you ? " " Why, Tom Towser and Albert Fox have- been. teasing

me," he replied. "Well," said his mother, " and what did you do?" " They oalled me names, and I called them back," said

Willie. And then, as though he was just thinking aloud, he went on : "1 wish they didn't call me Goodlad. They are always teasing me about my name. And I don't think I shall ever be a good lad." You can all see that Willie was in the dumps.

It happened that his father had been reading a new book about the wonderful discoveries of science, and after tea, when Willie was quiet, his father said : "Willie, do you remember that big horse you rode at the farm ?"

You should have seen Willie's eyes sparkle. He was all attention in a moment. "Yes, father," he answered. " Will you take me again on Saturday ?"

" I don't know," said his father. "But I have been reading some wonderful things about horses. Once upon a time horses were very small, and nobody could have imagined they would be so big and strong as they are to-day. Men have found the skeletons of horses buried in the earth. The first horses they found were just like the horses we see. Lower down they found horses with three toes on each foot, and lower down still they horses with four toes. And those horses wero no bigger than baby's small rocking-horse."

" No bicker than a little rocking-horse ?" 'repeated Willie, in surprise.

"No," said his father. " And lower still, men have found the remains of a horse which was only about a foot in height. And all our grand horses have come from that little horse of ages ago."

"But how could anybody ride on a horse so little?" queried Willie.

"Oh," laughed his father, " there was nobody to ride on horses then. That was before God put men and women and children in the world. It was when He was getting the world ready for us to live in."

"Isn't it funny, mother? " said Willie. "Just fancy a grown-up horse only a foot high! If I could get one like that I would keep it in a sugar box."

"Perhaps you would," said his father ; "but I know something more wonderful than the story of the ancient horse. I knew a little boy once who was very selfish and mean. He soon got angry, and sometimes he sulked and said wicked words. There were people who said he could never grow up tee be a good man. But he did. For God, who cares for birds and horses, cares much more for boys, and if a boy keeps on trying to be good, God will help him all the time. He helped that boy I knew."

Willie is still wondering who that little boy was.

New Guild Members. We welcome 6668 Muriel. Ives, 6669 Enid Trotman, 6670

Doris Trotman. Per E. Crouch, Ashby, Scatter Circuit : 6671 Willie Ebbatson, 6672 Harry Houlton, 6673 John Beacock, 6674 Clarence Skinner, 6675 Harry Beacock, 6676 Arthur Patrick, 6677 Clifford Sperling, 6678 Albert Neil-son, 6679 Winston Barrett Kirkby. 6680 Hector Johnson, 6681 Wilfred Spencer, 6682 Doris Markham, 6583 Gertrude Kemp, 6684 Gertrude Hunter, 6685 Jack Popplewell, 6686 Lilian Wigglesworth, 6687 Elsie Houlton, 6688 Doris Sperling, 6689 Ida Kirkby, 6690 Elsie Wigglesworth, 6691 Alice Green, 6692 Jessie Spencer, 6693 Arnold Foster, 6694 Frank Spencer, 6695 Frank Bett, 6696 George Burnett, 6697 James Beacock, 6698 Robert Kemp, 6699 Gladys Jackson, 6700 Albert Neilson. Bravo, Ashby !

Anyone wino is willing to make kindness a rule of life may join our Guild. Persons over sixteen years of age are enrolled as senior members. Send one penny stamp for each badge required, and an extra penny stamp for return postage.

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CHRISTIAN ENDURANCE. Endeavour Topic for Week beginning Mar. 29:

Matthew x. 5-42.

The plight of the people, wandering aimlessly as all abandoned flock, profoundly moved the spirit of Jesus. With Him compassion meant action, and pressing His followers into a more exacting responsibility, he sent them, two by two, healing the sick, and preaching that the

-Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. The directions given is them seem strange to Western notions, but profuse and gratuitous hospitality always was, and outside the beaten track of the tourist still is, a charming trait of the Eastern character. To refuse entertainment was a symbol of extreme enmity, and if antagonism was carried to this length the apostles were instructed to reply by an equally significant act. The accepted sign of a ditsolu-tion of relations was the ceremonial drawing off of the shoe in, the presence of witnesses. The shaking of the dust from the feet was a more vigorous expression that communications had terminated. By this formal symbol the disciples were to make it clear that their mission was one of the greatest moment and its rejection a matter of exceptional gravity.

Garibaldi, addressing his last desperate legions, made the historic appeal: "I am going out from Rome. Let those who wish to continue the war against the stranger come with me. I offer neither pay nor quarters nor pro-visions. I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles, death. Lett him who loves his country with his heart, and not with his lips only, follow me. ' Difficulty was ever the challenge to the brave; and Jesus, like a general speaking to his troops on the eve of battle, prepares His followers for the danger of the conflict, and takes particu-lar pains to free them from possible illusion. He cheers and heartens them 'by great promises of help, but warns them that victory will be won at great cost. There would be the wild rage of wolfish men to encourter. The dearest ties would be rudely broken, and family alienation would be made doubly distressing by the ruthless rancour that would betray to death. By the bar, the scourge, the prison, and the scaffold they should be inured to the vorst suffering and the uttermost ignominy. Risks, how-ever, were not needlessly to be courted. When escape was honourable, danger must be avoided. They must be alert, sagacious, conciliatory. As the cunning serpent deftly evaded its foe, so they mutt cultivate a nice per-ception and tact, which would go far to dispose men to listen to their message. But when the worst came to the worst, and pitiless hatred held them with murderous hand, then, without fear or offence, with the simplicity and harmlessness of the gentle dove, they were to leave the issue with God.

In the Chapel of the Portiuncula a priest was reading the given Scripture, and as he read the soul of one of his hearers thrilled with a great resolve, and throwing away his staff, wallet, purse and shoes he devoted himself from that hour to his high mission, and the story of St. Francis of Assisi is written in the chronicle of the great saints of God. When Peter and John appeared before the Sanhedrim the rulers marvelled at their boldness until they recognised in them the companions of Jesus. And is not the high privilege and glorious duty of fear-lessly preaching the nearness of the Kingdom ours to-day ? In the tongue of our own time, and in the language of modern concerns, we may be Christ's messengers. The cost may be great ; it is never greater than His resources. Looking with the eyes of Jesus we may still see the people, scattered and torn, without guidance, searching for they hardly know what. Let us with a strong will, a clear aim, a joyous temper, and a bold faith learn the chivalry of the Cross, and our words shall be a winning plea, our lives a powerful demonstration, and our deaths a glorious witness that the Kingdom of Heaven has come

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the second day the opener was Mrs. Bascombe, who for some time was a member of our church choir. Mrs. H. L. Taylor, a devout worker, presided. In every way the bazaar was a success. The decorations, Merry England design, were magnificent. The highest spirit pervaded the whole of the proceedings. Amount raised £280.

A successful Swiss Village bazaar was held at Seacombe last week. Each stall bore a Swiss name, and the stall-holders represented the Swiss villagers. The object was to reduce the debt on the new school premises and to complete the original building scheme by the erection of the new church in the near future. The work at Seacombe has grown very rapidly, the present building being crowded. There is a membership 'of over 200 and a school of 540, with many other vigorous 'institutions. A friend and well-wisher promised £100 to the effort, and the results tabulated are : Sunday-school stall, £57 3s. 4d. ; refreshment? £54 12s. ; ministers', £51 5s. ld. ; married men (without a stall), £47 11s. 9d. ; congregational, £45 8s. 10d. ; advertisement stall, £35 ; Endeavour and Band of Hope, £33 4s. 5d. ; young ladies', £16 lbs. 10d. ; and Boys' Brigade, £15 16s. 8d. The Mayor of Wallasey presided on the first day and the Mayoress opened the bazaar. Mrs. H. Speed, who should have opened on the second day, was Unable, through illness, to attend, but sent her donation. Likewise Fs T. Coston, Esq., J.P., of Birkenhead, who was to have presided. Mrs. Hall, of Liverpool, opened on the third day, and Mr. W. H. Boase presided. The fourth day was the children's day, and it was a great day. They brought £17 13s. 9d. in their purses to Miss Robinson, while Miss Jessie Wright, a scholar, opened with a magnificent little speech and gave a cheque, made out by herself, for £5 5s. Mr. S. Davies, A.R.S.I., presided, and did splendidly. The sum of £26 was realised at this day's opening. The total for the four days' effort amounted to £525 3s. 9d.

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BAZAARS AND SPECIAL EFFORTS.

The annual bazaar was held at Walkley (Sheffield Fourth Circuit) on March 11th, 12th and 14th. On the first day Mr. J. W. Drake presided, and the Master Cutler

- (Mr. T. W. ,Yard) opened the bazaar, Revs. J. R. Tranmer, J. Prince and C. Higgins (circuit' minister) taking part. On the second day Mrs. F. W. Jackson opened the sale, and Miss W. Robinson presided, supported by Rev. T. Archer' and others. On the third day the opening cere-mony was performed by Sunday-school scholars with a cantata entitled " Flower-land Dell." The hall was beautifully decorated. Proceeds nearly £200.

A cake and apron sale was opened at Fountain-road, Hull, by Mrs. Edw.n Robson on March 19th. The Mayoress had promised to preside, but was unable to be present. The chair was taken by Mrs. F. Winter; burn. There was a large attendance. The state-ment was presented by Rev. F. Winterburn, who an-nounced that over £70 had been promised in donations by the member's of the church and congregation. Mesdames Wigelsworth and•Southwell moved hearty thanks to Mrs. Robson for her gewrous support. The total result was over £107. Last year £200 was paid off the debt, and a further reduction will be possible through this effort.

A bazaar was held at Dartmouth Park Church on March 19th. It was opened by Mrs. W. N. Dickinson. On the 20th the sale was opened by Mrs. W. H. Boney, with Mr. II. W. Williams in the-chair. The church stall, the Endeavour stall, the refreshment stall and miscellaneous stall all did excellently. The ladies-all worked hard. Proceeds nearly £48.

A floral bazaar was held at Stubley, Littleborough Circuit, on March 11th, 12th and 14th. The decorations were descriptive of " Poppyland," and were splendidly carried out. The opening services were well attended and generously supported, the enthusiasm being the greatest on Saturday, the children's day, when, before a crowded audience, they rendered the special cantata " A Bunch of Keys." Mrs. Herod had trained them, and they did their work exceedingly well. Miss Fletcher, of Summit, opened on Wednesday, with Mr. James Clifton as presi-dent ; Mrs. Henderson on Thursday, president Mrs. G. Taylor ; on Saturday, Mrs. S. Bowden, with Mrs. J. Cryer presiding. The effort has been the most successful in connection with the church. Rev.' A. J. Herod announced that the opening services, with donations, amounted to £32 ; the stalls, £79 10s. ; admission, con-certs, £7 13s., making a total of £119 3s. Much praise is due to all the workers. We are now able: to pay off the remaining debt of £70 on the church.

We held our gold and silver' tree at Wakefield First Circuit on Wednesday last. Our much respected friend, Mr. John Fallas, was engaged to preside, but in his unavoidable absence the chair was taken by Mr. Jesse Newton. Mrs. Bennett, who is in her eighty-seventh year, opened the ceremony with a telling speech, and then stripped the tree of its fruit. A stall of useful and fancy articles was furnished by Mrs. Firth and Miss Bennett, and was well patronised, as was also the refreshment stall. During the evening a concert added greatly to the interest of the gathering. The total value of the fruit gathered was £60, including the president's donation of £5, the stall provided by Mrs. Firth and Miss Bennett £16, and the refreshment stall £5. This tree has in three successive years borne fruit to the value of £200.

A most successful two days' bazaar, called a " Gipsy Encampment," was held at Holywell Cross, Chesterfield First Circuit, on March 17th and 18th. It was opened on the first day by Mrs. George Clark, and the chair was taken by Alderman Eastwood, J.P. The stalls were heavily laden, and a brisk sale put the workers into excellent spirits. A pleasing variety of entertainments filled the evening and added considerably to the day's takings. Many donations were announced, Mrs. Clark's £2 and the chairman's £2 2s. being amongst them. The total sum raised the first day was £103. The second, day was the children's day, and proved even more popular. The Mayor (Alderman E. Shentall, J.P.) presided and contributed £2. Mrs. Gibson received the purses from thirty-three children, and herself gave £5 5s. The sale was declared open by Miss Muriel Thompson (the daughter of the circuit steward), who generously gave £10. Recita-tions and songs were rendered by the children to a crowded audience. Again the entertainments drew large companies. Everything was done with a will and with the best possible feeling. The result, which was over £214 for both days, surprised and delighted everybody.

Grand floral bazaar was held in the Assembly Rooms, Knighton, on March 19th and 20th, being the culminating effort towards extinction of the debt on the minister's house. Mrs. T. J. Nott opened on the first day. Alder-man J. Farr, J.P., occupied the chair. Mrs. J. R. Bache opened on the Friday ; Mr. W. Hamar was in the chair. The bazaar was carefully organised, and carried through with perfect harmony. Results, including special pro-mises, £195. This amount, it _is expected, will yet be increased, and by eight years from its erection, "Rose-ville," costing approximately £800, will be nearly paid for.

A very successful bazaar took place at Ebenezer Church, Grimsby Second, on March 11th and 12th. We were favoured by having as opener the first day Mrs. Roberts, an old scholar and a zealous worker, also wife of Alderman R. Roberts, J.P. Another old scholar, Mrs. G. L. Green, presided. The statement of the objects of the bazaar was well given by the secretary, Mr. R. A. Watkinson. On

IN MEMORIAM.

Mr. George Howling. Docking Circuit has again been shaken by the loss of

stalwart, George Howling, of Bircharn. Suddenly he was called home on March 2nd. He was to all appearances a strong, healthy man in active work, and the news of his decease came with a tremendous shock. Though he died at the comparatively early age of sixty-three, he had to his credit forty-four years as a local preacher. Possessing an active nejnd and a great love for reading, he achieved great success, and was always welcome in our pulpits. He was one of the best local preachers we have heard. With a choice vocabulary and splendid powers of speech, and fearlessness of expression, and originality of thought, he could thrill his audiences as few men are able to do, and all his utterances were stamped with the forceful per-sonality of a great man. He had little opportunity in youth for education, yet he attained to a remarkable degree of culture and learning by diligent reading. His attendance at the services was .exemplary, as was his devotion to his Church. His loss will be keenly felt tor a long time. We buried his remains on March 6th. A g' eat crowd from the surrounding district came to pay a last tribute to one they loved. A memorial service was con-ducted in our church on Sunday, March 8th, by Rev. G. H. Green and Mr. J. Curry.

Mrs. Ann Wright. One of the most highly respected saints in the Run.

corn Church passed peaoefully away last Sunday morning.. Mrs. Ann Wright was born seventy-three years ago at Tarvin, near Chester. She was converted at the age of sixteen, and soon became a devoted worker. For several years she laboured as an evangelist and realised much success. Over fifty years since Mr. and Mrs. James Wright removed to Runcorn, and were in labours .abu.n-dant until sickness and death interposed. They were both local preachers, and Mr. Wright was choirmaster. Seven children were born to them, five daughters and two sons, the elder of whom is now a Presbyterian minister in St. Louis, U.S. The daughters are all serving the Master in the spirit of their beloved mother., Mrs. Wright was especially strong on the spiritual side. She enjoyed Christian fellowship and invariably offered prayer on the Sunday evening. Her life was stainless and a benediction to many. She was ripe for the garner, and just before her death she opened her eyes and looked eagerly upward, and then said " Come, Lord," and thus gently entered into the Homeland.

Mr. Mitchell Briggs. Daisy Hill Church, Bradford Fourth Circuit, ha; lost

by the death of Mr. Mitchell Briggs, on March 6th, one of its most honoured workers. During the best part of his life he rendered full and ungrudging service to the church until physical weakness compelled him to retire from official life. It is specially as a Sunday-school worker that he is remembered. He led the school, and his interest was keen to the last. When no minister wad living near to Daisy Hill in many ways he took a minister's place, officiating at practically all funerals, and discharging other duties with a fidelity.that won for him recognition as a leader indeed. He was interred at Daisy, Hill on March 10th. The large attendance was eloquent testimony to the love and honour his life had earned. Rev. F. E. Yeomans paid his personal tribute and the tribute of the church to the character and work of our brother.

Mrs. Garlick. On March 7th, at the home of her daughter and son-in-

law, Mr. and Mrs. Whittle, Coventry, there passed peacefully away the spirit of Mrs. Frances Garlick, in her fifty-seventh year. Our sister was a native of Bolton, having in her girlhood been a scholar in Higher Bridge-street School, and also a contralto singer in the choir, and for many years a devoted member of the church. Her consistent life and unassuming service made for her many friends. After years of struggle with misfortune her health began to fail, and about a month ago serious symptoms ensued. Rev. J. Whittle, who was a relative, visited her during her last illness, and found her stead-fastly trusting in the Saviour who had graciously, sustained her.

Mr. James Hall. Our churches at Chopwell and Carville, in, the county of

Durham, have suffered a great loss in the death of Mr. James Hall. He became identified with the church at Carville twenty-three years ago. As a trustee he was a generous giver, and for the missionary cause he made great sacrifice, though only a working miner. Some seven years ago he removed to Chopwell Colliery and at once united with our church. Some twelve weeks ago he was stricken with cancer, but bore his suffering with Christian meekness. He was- interred on Sunday,,, March 1st, Revs. T. Barnes, J. Palmer, T. J. Harrison (Evangelist), and Mr. W. Davison (an old friend) taking part in the service at the church and at the grave.

Mr. C. H. Hawley. , - The Seacombe Scchty has suffered a second severe loss

by the decease of Mr. Hawley, who passed away with tragic suddenness. He was at the bazaar at Seacombe on the Wednesday night, taking an active part. He looked ill, however, and had been to the doctor, who had told him he should remain indoors at night. He was found dead in bed the next morning by one of his daughters. He was a sunny soul who did not look much on the gloomy side of life, though he had had his great sorrow in the loss of his wife some time ago. He was like a big brother in his family. There are four daughters and two sons who greatly mourn

, because their parents were so much

to them. He will be greatly missed in the church and the home. He always attended the morning service with his family, and took great delight in helping the church. All his family are members. He laid a good foundation, and others are building thereon.

The " Sisterhood " ax Derby-road Church, Long Eaton, have just carried through a very successful bazaar. Originally it was intended to hold a sale of work in place of the ordinary " social effort " for the benefit of the trust. The various sections of the church, however, appealed to the " Sisterhood " to be allowed to add their contributions to the object. The appeal was readily granted. Nobody anticipated we should raise more than £150. There was a good deal of excitement, mingled with gratitude, when Rev. W. T. Hosier announced that £217 14s. 9d. had been realised. In less than eight years the Derby-road Church has raised considerably over £4,000 for debt reduction. The church anniversary followed the above effort, Rev. W. T. Hosier and Rev. R.. W. Keightley being the preachers. The congregations were large. Collections close on £11.

The annual bazaar at Forest Hill, S.F., was held in the hall of the new buildings. The opening ceremony was performed by Major Sir Fred. Coates, MP., under the presidency of Dr. John Wilson, M.1'. Mr. J. Metcalf per-formed the opening ceremony on the second day. Prior to business on the third day a children's pageant was held, presided over by Mrs. J. F. Porter. Appropriate songs of welcome were sung by the children, and the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Stanstead, the former in his official chain and robes of office, in the persons of Master Geoffrey Inman and Miss Vera Gledhill, gravely opened the bazaar with admirable speeches. The result of each day greatly encouraged the willing helpers, who were most gratified to see the result of their united labours so successful.

Lees-rcad Church, Oldham, was erected fifty years ago, and the jubilee has been celebrated by an effort to dis-charge the remaining debt and to renovate the buildings. The floral bazaar was opened on the first day by Lord Emmott, G.C.M.G., who travelled from London to per-form the ceremony, and in his speech paid a fine tribute to the work of our church. Councillor E. Kempsey, J.P., presided. The openers on the second and third days were Mr. D. Orme and Mrs. T. Coates

, the presidents being

Mr. J. R. Lowe and Alderman J. Berry. On the fourth day Mrs. Judson, wife of Rev. W. D. Judson, of Burton, who was a scholar in the Tees-road School, opened the sales, after receiving donations from the children. Mrs. Pemberton presided. A large company gathered each day, and great interest was shown, not only in the bazaar, but in the event which was being celebrated. The result is over £500.

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Church News. Bath.

The Oldfield Park Endeavour held their anniversary services on Sunday. The preachers were Revs. G. E. Lloyd and W. T. Healey. In the afternoon a service of song, entitled "For the Master's Sake," was rendered, Rev. W. T. Healey giving the connective readings. The Monday meeting was presided over by Councillor Hearse. A junior society of twenty-one members has recently been formed, Mes-dames Freeman and Hunt being the leaders.

Brampton.

At the close of the Quarterly Meeting at Walton the Endeavourers held their anni-versary service. A varied programme of addresses, solos and quartettes was ren-dered by a party from Greenside. The roll call was responded to by various societies. The services were continued on Sunday, conducted by friends from Greenside.

Briston.

A successful series of missionary meet-ings have been held, with Mr. 0. Belcher, of Maidenhead, as deputation. The moneys are in advance of previous years. Mr. C. R. Hammond rendered - valuable assistance as chairman in several villages.

Caledonian-road, London.

The Endeavourers held an. interesting and profitable " social" on Thursday,. The

topic " for the week was one in connec-tion with the floating C.E. work. One of he practical results will be that manY, of

the Endeavourers will seek to help the work among the sailors.

Carden Town.

Th anniversary services of our new Camden Chapel were held on March 15th and 16th. The special preachers for the Sunday were Revs. A. J. Horrocks and A. Sutcliffe. At the afternoon meeting the chairman was Mr. H. Fowler, and the pi:Laker Rev. W. Roberts. The meeting

on Monday was presided over by Mr. J. Dilleany ; Rev. T. Phillips, B.A., and Mr. W. Heal being the speakers. Rev. C. Silvester Horne, M.A. M.P., was unable to be present. The soloists for the ser-ViA, were Miss W. Delleany and Mr. H. Parkinson. The report, read by Rev. A. tititcliiTe, showed a balance in. hand on the trust fund and the various institutions to be in a healthy condition, with an in-creasing membership. The total amount rai,ed was £17 16s. 6d.

D arlington.

Elev. W. Sp-edding conducted services on 15:h and 16th inst. He preached in Rise Carr and Greenbank Churches. He also addressed a circuit gatherinc,

' of children

in Greenbank Church on Sunday after-noon. On Monday evening he conducted a Question Box Conference, and afterwards addressed a public meeting, presided over by Mr. C. H. Leach, J.P., C.C., barrister-at-law. At this meeting Mr. Leach pro-mised to give two valuable pictures for use in the Primary and Middle schools of C reenbank Church. Mr! Spedding's visit was greatly appreciated.

Enfield.

The New Southgate school anniversary sermons were preached by Rev. E. W. Harvey on Sunday. In the afternoon an address was given by Mr. C. Winter. Chairman, Mr. F. Mitchell. On the Monday the annual tea and meeting were held. Chairman, Mr. Haysom, of Hitchin, supported by Revs. R. Finall, E. W. Harvey, and Messrs. Spooner and Newell. The report read by Mr. S. H. Barnewall showed the school to be in a healthy con-dition. Mrs. R. G. Smith presented the prizes. At all services special music was rendered by the scholars, under the leader- ship of Mr. T. Franklin. Organist, Mr. A. J. Stalker. Collections in advance of last year.

Hindley.

The choir festival was held at Whelley on Match 14th and 15th. Mr. J. Hanney (Atherton) presided at the concert on Saturday, for which an excellent pro- gramme had been arranged. On the Sun-day Rev. William Upright preached morn-ini4 and evening, and in the afternoon the choir performed "The New Eden" (Challinor), the soloists being Miss Whitter, Miss A. Swarbrick, Mr. E. C. Entwistle, and Mr. J. Horrocks. Chair-man, Mr. Thomas Fairhurst (Crooke). Pianist, Mr. Ii. Evans. Conductor, Mr.

S. James. The performances and the financial results were both very satis-factory.

Horsmonden. Rev. W. Luxton presided at the enter-

tainment given on Wednesday evening. An excellent programme had been arranged by Miss Minnie Larkin. Net proceeds, £1 5s.

Stanhope. In connection with the Sunday-school a

Spring Bulb Flower Show was, held on. March 7th. During last autumn teachers and scholars were provided with bulbs for the exhibition, and prizes were offered for the best flowers. There were a large number of competitors, and there were many fine specimens. Great interest was taken in the event, and the school funds benefited considerably by the "show." Rev. G. K. Fawell presided, and Dr. Bannerman performed the opening cere-mony. Entertainments were provided at intervals. In the teachers section 'there were seven classes, with three prizes in each ; in the scholars' section there were eighteen classes, with three prizes each. The exhibition created great interest and was very popular.

Stockton. The Paradise-row choir services have

been extraordinarily successful. Rev. F. Humble, of West Hartlepool, was the special preacher. In the afternoon the choir rendered a special programme of music. The Mayor of Stockton presided, supported by Councillors Robson and Barclay. In the evening another pro-gramme of music was rendered, and an address given by Mr. Humble. Great praise is due to the choirmaster, Mr. J. Howcroft Riley, the conductor, Mr. Gibbon, and the organist, Mr. G. Trotter. The fame of the choir is one of the assets of Paradise-row. The collections were well in advance of the previous year. At Bowesfield-lane we have just been favoured with the presence of the President of the Conference, who preached to large con-gregations. In the afternoon the combined choirs of Bowesfield-lane and Victoria-avenue repeated the Middlesbrough Festi-val programme. Mr. .Dunston made an efficient chairman. On the Monday Mr. Ritson delivered his lecture on "The Romance of Nonconformity." Mr. H. J. Fowler presided. Rev. W. Chapman's services as missionary deputation have been much enjoyed. The missionary revenue for the year is £106 9s. ld., an advance on last year of £21 16s. 5d.

Willington. Our Sunnybrow Church had a gold and

silver tree, with entertainment, on Wed-nesday. Rev. W. Sutton presided. Action songs and a humorous sketch were well done, under the leadership of Mr. Geo. Barker. Mrs. Sutton stripped the tree of its precious fruit, which realised £20 18s. 3d.

Yorkshire Coalfield Mission. The Maltby Church is enjoying con-

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Quarterly Meetings. Brampton.

Held at Walton. Rev. W. Dixon pre- sided. Mr. T. Ridley, secretary. The reports indicate progress in all depart- ments. We report five increase, also increase in scholars and one new school commenced. All trust estates have sub- stantial balances in hand ; missionary, income, 25 per cent. in advance ; orphan-age contributions doubled. Rev. W. Dixon, delegate to District Meeting ; Mr. F. Vickers, vice.. Briston.

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Brinkweri h. On March 11th a lantern lecture on

" Southern Nigeria." was given by Rev. Arthur Longstaff. Mr. A. R. Strange, of Wootton Bassett, presided. Income for the African Fund, £6 5s. 2d.. We have recently concluded our missionary rounds, in the circuit, and report an increased revenue. Cambridge.

The various reports presented indicated increasing prosperity. The new buildings in Castle-street are progressing, and ar-rangements are being made for the laying of memorial stones for the school hall and class rooms on April 2nd. The Tabernacle, Newmarket-road, will further reduce its financial liabilities. The bazaar was a splendid success. Sturton-street has been thoroughly repaired, and the outlay met, and an account opened for the new build-ing fund for this overcrowded mission church. Sawston has been painted and paid for. The debt of Fen Ditton Chapel has been paid. All the country chapels are now debtless. The outlook of the cir-cuit is bright, notwithstanding we are unable to report an increase of members. It is probable that we may lose the choir-master from the Tabernacle, Mr. A. Archer, who has served this church with untiring zeal. We have been inspired by a visit from Sir W. P. Hartley, J.P., who expressed himself as delighted with the position of our new buildings in Castle-street and also With the plans. He gave to this great project the best of his long ex-perience, and has heartened us all.

Enfield. Meeting held at Chase Side. Chairman,

Rev. R. Finall ; secretary, Mr. T. W. Watson ; reader, Mr. E. W. Harvey ; prayer leader, Mr. C. Winter. An increase of four members. Debts reduced by £127 10s. ; invested for new site and schools, £32 ; total raisings during 'the year for Circuit, Trust and Missionary Funds, £705. A decrease in scholars, but higher attendances. Circuit stewards re-elected. A small balance in hand. Grays and Romford.

A rummage sale was held at Bamford, when the proceeds amounted to £3 17s. It is proposed to enlarge the Sunday-school, as the present accommodation is inadequate. The Grays church held a rummage sale on Wednesday last and realised £4 7s. The Sunday-school is being redecorated by members of the church and congrgation, under the fore-manship of Mr. R. Hardman. A kind friend is defraying the expense of materials.

Halmer End. The annual African missionary sermons

were preached on March 15th by Rev. H. W. Shortcliffe. In the afternoon the scholars gave recitations, etc. Miss E. B. Hunt presided. Solos were rendered at both services by Master Reginald.Butter-wcrth.

Leominster. On March 15th and 16th Rev. David

Oakley, of Douglas, Isle of Man, paid us a visit, the object of the service on Sun-day and the lecture on Monday being to raise funds for the renovation of the church. The visit was eagerly looked for, as Mr. Oakley served part of his probation at Leominster, his ministry there covering five years. The congregations on Sunday were very large, and at the lecture on Monday there was quite a full church. The subject was "Peter Mackenzie." The financial result was good.

we report same number of members. We have an increase of one school and twenty-six scholars. The Endeavour and Temper- ance returns are on the increase. Our chapels and schools have good balances in hand, and chapel debts are lower by £46. New trusts have been formed at North Walsham, Edingthorpe and Lessingham. Barton Turf Chapel is being restored at a cost of £237. Our missionary income is the highest on record, £61 13s. 11d. Evan-gelistic services have been held in several of the villages by Miss Biggs and Miss Earle, and quite a number have given their hearts to Jesus. Rev. J. Biggs remains as super until July, 1915. Scarborough First. - Held at Sepulchre-street, Rev. G. T. Fawcett presiding, Rev. G. Hind secretary. Chapel debts reduced £100. Missionary revenue £101 4s. an encouraging increase. Mr. C. W. Moody and Mr. R. G. Heys, B.A., were elected circuit stewards and Messrs. W. Morland and R. Brown dele-gates to District Meeting. Much regret felt at decrease in membership. Rev. G. T. Fawcett was unanimously requested to serve until 1917.

Snodland. A bazaar was opened on Wednesday,

March 18th, by Sir Mark Collet, High Sheriff of Kent. Mr. J. Wilford, J.P., presided, supported by Dr. and Mrs. Carter, Revs. J. R. Jones, J. Tansley, B.A., G. S. Read, and J. Dinnick. Soloist, Miss F. J. Hodgkinson ; violin, Mrs. W. Cullen ; accompanist, Mr. W. R. Hodgkinson. We shall be enabled to pay off 25 per cent. from our long-standing trust debt.

Southampton First. Held at Bevois Town. We report in-

crease of ten members and fifty-nine scholars. Debts reduced by £80, and St. Denys, Totton, and Freemantle Chapels renovated. Increase in nearly all Con- nexional Funds. Mr. Thomas Grace, delegate to District Synod ; Mr. G. Lush, vice. We invite District Synod for next year. Our circuit steward (Mr. Charles Elsey) nominated for Conference. St. Denys Church has raised over £56 for debt reduction. At Bevois Town a new school- room is being built. Northam .Church, which last year raised £50 for debt reduc-tion, will have raised another £50 by the end of April.

Staines. We have just celebrated the formation

of a Boys' Life Brigade. Mr. L. Dexter, with his usual generosity, gave a tea to the boys. A short address was given by the president of the Staines P.S.A. At 7.30 the boys of the band gave several selections, and members of the brigade rendered a number of recitations. An address followed by Rev. T. Stones. Mr. Dexter ably presided. Great credit is due to the bandmaster, Mr. Wicks, and to the captain, Mr. H. Stevens, for the training of the boys. Many of the lads who had drifted from the Sunday-school have joined the brigade, and attend the services on the Sabbath.

Walsall. Meeting held at Stafford-street. Mr. W.

Savage was elected delegate to the Dis-trict Meeting. The reports of the mis-sionary meetings were very gratifying. The Missionary "At Home" given by Mr. and Mrs. W. Savage was• a great success, and the missionary income the highest recorded for the circuit. Mrs. Jones, sen., and Miss Brownhill prepared an excellent supper, and were thanked by. Rev. F. R. Brunskill.

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Darlington. The first annual meeting was held at

Greenbank, under the presidency of Mrs. C H. Leach. Letters from the mission field were read by Mesdames Stanford and Waters, and a solo tastefully sung by Sister Jennie. Mrs. Prudhoe's report showed a membership of 73, being an in-crease of 28. Tea was provided by Green-bank ladies. Grays.

The reports showed the circuit to be in a healthy condition. The trust estates have good balances. There is an increase of seventeen scholars. We regret the decrease of members. Rev. M. Robinson was unanimously invited to superintend the station for 1914-15.

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