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It is declared on oft-repealed, if not infallibly-established, authority that life is a matter of deeds, not years. Yet for the people called Methodists the year and the years have meaning. For better or worse —and let it be said, on the whole, for better—pastoral care and preaching voca-tion exercised in a defined area is a matter of years. Under modern conditions the orthodox term of three years is more often lengthened than in days of yore, although sometimes still its limits are not reached; but when the end of the denominational year comes there arc hundreds of minis-ters 011 the move.

Perhaps it would not be revealing secrets if it were said that in most caws the coming of the end is anticipated in thought. Seldom does a circumscribed sphere of toil affonl every opportunity for self-expression. And before the day when the lends are struck the thought will struggle for expression "To-morrow to fresh fields and pastures new." And there are flocks always ready to greet a new shepherd. They, too, have not found their heart's desire in any experienced ministry. Yet—hope springs eternal. To-morrow the perfect pastor may arrive I For Methodists the years still count. And In these days when it is difficult to find any place where the repose of peace adds length to the days, years seem to count for more than deeds. As an old thinker has put it " Everything is only fore day, both that which remembers and that which is remembered." Change is our portion, and ministry means so little to all seeming.

Tel change is opportunity. If it were necessary, or wise, to build up a case against the present tendency to prolong the ministerial period, it would be easy to assemble a multitude of arguments for this purpose. Let this suffice: A ministry which is accompanied with exceptional power ought to he shared, while a minis-try which is beset with difficulties in one place may find the gladness of glorious freedom by being transplanted. Methodism gives opportunity that these things may be for the good of both the minister and those to whom he ministers. There are cases in which a long ministry is justified, even in Methodism; but in the nature of things iL is all to the good that such cases are few. For expansion—and Christianity means expansion even when Methodism commits itself only to holding

tatef;°iTsuttlsisCrbYttnteolft,dist l' experi- ment, adventure. Paul was caught up in the genius of the Christian ideal when he knew that wherever circumstances or the call of duty had brought him, the busi-ness of his Master was always wanting him elsewhere. For him it was " on and ever on.' .

There is, of course, comfort in content. It is possible, even in such a world as this and within such a community as the Methodists, to settle down to n known task and to let the roots of life penetrate deeply into what concerns a comparatively small society in a restricted neighbourhood. It may be possible to do this and yet not to lase touch with the demands of the country without frontiers, or the claims of the people who are not known; yet many need to be uprooted for the sake of realis-ing the reality of the larger citizenship. Christianity is a campaign not yet finished, and though happiness may come in facing through the years a familiar task, still happier are those upon whom is thrust the fact that to make a home in the hearts of others for the Son of God they must perforce be wayfarers—pilgrims and strangers--ill order to he makers of the

track by which humanity travels to the city °Hied. For Paul life was not centred in any earthly place, but in the heavenlies. " To me," he says, " to live is Christ." " I live, yet not I, bill Christ liveth in me." This is the life which is rich III ministry. A Christian of the apostolic age was haled before Ca-sar and commanded to worship him: " I will lake from thee thy citizenship," said the tyrant on his refusal to do this. •' Nay, sire, thou canst not, for it is in heavenly places." " I will take thy life." " Nay," was the calm re-sponse; " that is hid with Christ in God."

It may seem the height of absurdity to link a change of sphere for ministry—an incident which is part of the Methodist order of things—with such high ideals and convictions. Yet, unless this can he done, ministry becomes a part of the machinery of an institution and not instinct with life —the instinct by means of which God's own way of life is made radiant. Change must be, in many cases it would be tragedy if change could not be. And even where change is not desired, whore to be uprooted means pain of heart more poignant than words can express—and it does mean this more often for those of the minister's household than lee himself—God can in His scheme of things make such suffering vicarious. Change of sphere means new adventures. Most often dreams are in the habit of becoming deeds at the beginning of a new ministry..

That word of the Apocalypse has real meaning, them if at all " Behold I make all things new." All things are possible to those who face the untried task in the strength which God gives mid inspired by the hope of His gospel. And amongst fresh faces old failures do not seem so for-midable. There is much human nature in our Churches; but it is human nature with which God's grace has accomplished something. And it cloth not yet appear what it shall be. To hope all things, to believe all things must be possible. For if not here, what hope is there of doing this outside the pale of the Church? This is our lask—not content to let the world go by, but to gather the world, to garner all sorts of people for the Kingdom of God. Unless we can believe in ourselves and be-lieve in our people as God's instruments for His great purpose we are without hope and helpless. A new place offers no ad-vantage apart from this: •' The love of Christ constrail, ill us."

There are those who slay with the same task in the old surroundings. And, after all, these are the majority, even amongst 'Methodists. What of these? Well, first of all, happy are they if their beginnings have been well planned. They can then carry 011 With the assurance of the success which accompanies faithfulness. Other-wise, hard as it may he, impossible it may seem, it will be well to begin again. " He shall not he discouraged " is one of the qualities which Christianity has captured and made its own. IL is not worth while to follow on the track of a mistake. Begin again. And then there is this: the old scene may mean a new constituency and a new task.

T walked reran ly through a small town where ten years had been spent, known to everybody and knowing all, and on the streets there was not a single known face. In these days of movement there is need only to slay long enough in one place and the new constituency will be provided. This is part of the Christian problem which challenges life to the utmost and makes ministry everywhere a discipline of patience and a career of adventure. To all who minister to the old and ever new needs of humanity, whether in old sur-

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rountlings or new in this new Methodist year, greeting and the gladness of toil and triumph. The task may he faced and ful-filled. There cannot be ultimate failure.

The lover of the Lord shall trust in Him."

Reopening at Stalybridge. In connection with Canal-street Church

the reopening services and school anni-set so, were held with great success. on the Saturday, although the weather was stormy, a goodly company assembled. Mrs. A. J. Ellis performed the op g ceremony, and in a gracious speech wished the church oil success. She is a loyal member of the church. Rev. F. Pickles (Baptist) preached an appropriate sermon, and a large company stayed for tea, followed by a public gathering, when Revs. C. T. Bishell (Scarborough) and W. Clowee Hunter were the speakers. Mr. T. Ciaylon (Ashton) presided. On the Sun-day the anniversary services were held, with Rev. C. T. Bishell as preacher. Large congregations assembled lo hear an old friend, and the singing, under the leader-ship of Mr. W. H. Dewsnap, with Mr. G. Dewsnap as organist, was much appre-ciated. The services were continued on July 81h, when Mr. W. A. Yearsley (Stock-port) served excellently as special preacher. In the afternoon Mrs. J. Sidebotham presided over the cantnta,

The Building of the Temple," which was excellently rendered. To the regret rd all Me-. and Mrs. Sidebotbam, along with Mrs. Taylor (her mother), are leaving Slaty bridge to lake up their residence in IllackpooL The church has been most beautifully decorated, involving a cost of mr £300. Proceeds of the reopening ser

esices and the anniversary reached the

stun of over 058.

The Late Rev. George Windram, Rev. Alfred Jones writes Mr. Wind.

rem and I were colleagues in the only 'eighties on the then London Seventh Circuit, which comprised nine places on the north and south side of the river—from Ealing to Bat. lemma, including Hammersmith—when he was • in labours more abundant.' Here 1 was impressed with his unselfishness, devotion to his work, and supreme loyalty to Jesus Christ. His anxiety to preserve some socie-ties necessitated him to secure sites of land (very costly), and also to erect buildings, which are amongst hie monuments today, i'ainbridge Church and Schools being his final and successful effort. His influence lives in ienewed lives, for he was pre-eminent in evangelistic work.

" • 0 may it all my powers engage To do my Master'. will '

was the expression of a long and devoted ministry. On Midsummer Day (June 24th) he passed to eternal sprMg—from the earthly life to immortality. Our sympathy ie et this hour with his son Shirley in his long affliction and

with to render active service.,

The Late Rev. J. P. Langham. Rev. James Griffin, of Newport (Mon.),

writes :—" In the passing of Rev. J. P. Langham the Connexion has lost, not only a Mae of giont intellect, bat a great spiritual leader. He W. ley last superintendent in the active work, and the memory of that time is an impir.ion and a benediction. Our re-lations were .ideal. We were more than coll.gues; we were kindred souls. To one he might have appeared aloof and

dtfficult of access; but in truth he was a vetznfrimeLdaVoylliesuperintendtat, son,

tion mystie'and philosopher7Veednwelr in the secret plane of the Most High. The deep things of God Were his chief meditation. • The Supreme Quest ' indicates the nine. ture of hie mind and soul. His big heart had

Waertl place for all. I move it B privilege io hove been associated with him and his son in the ministry, and the whole family, with whom deep sympathy ie felt and the warmest affection.

STOCKHOLM FOR JULY. -This international quarterly review for the,

social activities of the Churches ie well worth while if only in the interests of international friendship. Here is a valuable organ of moist service, fittingly printed Le threelangnages. Rev. J. Harry Millar, writing on The Rela-tion of Theology to Social Service," gives no ceuntenanee to an " abstract " theology, or to as" sheltered " se Christian. An official German inquiry into hours of work, wages and output to it illuminating. Mum Con-stant Smithe contribution on " The Work and Leieure id Youth " deserves serious at. nhation. The lifting of school age would who, .42.4.prisbloine, both economic and ethical: •• the, the emend leffele• of- One quarterly ie a noble.

In my boyhood days, Douglas, Isle of Men, nestled amid beautiful, natural scenery. The voice of •the modern im-prover was not heard In the land. The old " Red Pier " was the chief object of ottraction. It was the scene of all amuse-ments, the busy centre of shipping. A watchtower, loo, where throngs of people eagerly watched the arrival of the steamers, the great event, of the day, annoonced to the town by Lhe firing of a gun from the steamer and the head-land. " The boat is in I " was a joyful exclamation. For hours I would stand et the pier end, gazing in wonder et the steamers vanishing beyond the horizon, into a world unknown to tee celled Eng-land. Not until early manhood had I the privilege of seeing this great island, the heart of a mighty Empire, a land of wide opportunities. My range of discovery widened in 1873. Thal I was a novice concerning travel and " insular .• to the last degree the following narrative shows. Leaving the Island on the Barrow /Ammer at 8 in the morning, I did not reach Sunderland until 12 midnight. It was indeed a strange experience. Happily trained Into hardihood, I faced the facts. Finding my way to the " Theological Institute," I climbed the gate, but failed to gain admission. A good-natured policeman greeted me when climbing heck. •• What ere you doing there? " My story was soon told, and I was lodged for the night, not in a cell but in a public-house hard by. The pleasant-faced lend-lady treated me as kindly es d her own wandering boy had found his midnight WIly home.

next morning I W. presented to Dr. Antliff, who, with an amused smile, inquired: How have you managed to arrive so early from the Isle of Man, Mr. Shimmin? " After giving particulars of ey adventure, including the public-

house, he said, with good humour: " A strange beginning for the ministry." So it was ! I found in dear Mrs. AMliff a new mother, who made me feel et home while serving a good and much-needed breakfast. A new epoch opened In my life, demanding fresh adjustments in habits and customs. I had only seen Dr. Audit once before, when, as a scholar. I heard him preach wonderful sermons et the school anniversary. The students, from all parts of Britain, were entire strangers, the rules of life quite new. Under the law of elective (Monies We soon formed into kindred groups and settled down to our tasks, from 6 in the morning until 8 in the evening. There was little time for recreation. Every day, including Sunday, was spent in what may rightly be described as " intensive cul-ture." With many books, many crops were expected. It was hard grind. Useful to an extent, but all independent thinking had to be done subsequently. A good clearing certainly for foundations and more solid building.

The accommodation at the Institute '• was very limited. The old inflrmary bad been bought and adapted as a college. We set at desks, in two rooms, too dose together for con-centrated study. The examinations were days 'of serious apprehension. They were all tests of memory rather than ability. The students sal together in the large room, to be under the examiners' observation. At eel of these an amusing incident happened We all stood to atten-tion to hear Rev. Moses Lupton give an impressive address on the ethics of an examination. Them wee to be no viola-tion of conacience, no copying, no helping each other I " I pit you on your honour, gentlemen I " looking straight at us be seid In a prophetic tone: " Will someone start a hymn !" As innocently as a child Rev. Joseph Tweddle, our capable musical leader, struck up:

" Help us to help each other, Lord, Each other's moss to bear,

May each hls friendly aid afforci And feel his brother's care."

Belore the second line was sung a wave of humorous laughter collapsed most of the students, while ROY. Moses looked on like a thunderstorm. • With the eplrit and maned of the well-chosen .hymn we all pulled. through. -It wee a .gmat moment of spontaneous humour.

Many impressive personalities left their mark on the students. Rev. Colin C. McKechnie 'Londe out clearly. Cultured, eloquent, of charming manner, earnest, and persnashe in appeal. A. was the custom, he came to lecture. In a masterly fashion he dealt with " Paul as a Preacher." The characteristics of the great Apostle were etched in perfect IMm; the style, eubstance and success of his preaching set forth in clear thought, clothed in choice language. Hie closing appeal wee an inrniration. Rev. James Austin Barlow was another delightful visitor. Quite another type of man. He gave ua, for those days, a scholarly lecture on " The Composition, Inspiration and Preservation of the Scripture." It was a great occasion. Biblical acholarahlp bee travelled far since then, but Mr. Bestow was right in all essentials. Hie closing words live with me: " I can give a good deal of cable to a men whose anchor is firmly feed the inspiredword of God."

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The book which bears the above Lille is one of the mold remarkable books pub-lished in our time. Everyone who loves truth, who is moved with pity for suffer-ing humanity, who hales ignorance, cruelty and dirt, should read this book. Moreover, everyone who wishes to gr.() the missionary problem in something like true perspective must read Mother India." It may overturn some precon-ceived notions about India—as it has done the writer's; it cannot fail to leave the reader with a burning seism of the in-sistent call of the East for the Christian Evangel, a positively painful sense of the necessity to men of the enlightenment. and moral energy It is our ineacepable duty to reveal to the world.

Miss Mayo's courageous act in publish-ing the truth about India as she knows and has seen it has aroused intense in-dignation in India, and she has been accused of being the tool of British Im-perialism. This, however, le patent non-sense to anyone who will read the book. It is heavily documented from beginning to end; bee worst charges are confirmed willingly or otherwise by Indian patriots like Mr. Gandhi and Rabiudranath Tagore and by numerous extracts from the debates of the Indian Legislative Assembly and State documents of all kinds, includ-ing reports from hospital. and municipal health authorities. Not lead of ell, the book ie written with an energy of mind and breadth of culture which indicate the writer as a force to be reckoned with for a long time to come.

What are the facts revealed in " Mother India "I First, that India is cursed by child marriage. Doubly cursed in that the hateful and desolating practice is not merely sanctioned by age-long custom, it is heavily weighted by traditional ideas that have all the force of religion. The hapiees girl whim are taught from infancy " to regard their husbands as their God upon earth." Mr. Gandhi admits "By thew force el vicious custom, even the meet Ignorant and worthless men have been enjoying a superiority over woman which they do not deserve and ought. not to have." The results are appalling be-yond deacription. Physical rain of the most painful and revelling bind results far the child-wife, who often becomes a mother while she ought still to be play-ing with her doll. And the entire race is enfeebled. There can be little doubt that, notwithstanding the Hindu demand for self-government, if the British admin. latratton were withdrawn, native India is so devitalised by this baneful custom that their tribes would he swept Into the sea hetes their more vigerous enemies of the North.

Second, that In spite of the high spirit-uality of many Hindu and Brahman c.Witotter rMea," 57 Law. Lso gozattra

the assurance that their labours are eel ie vain; the harvest shall not fail.

But the one most lovingly remembered) and revered is our dear old " Principal, , Dr. William Antliff. A man of noble/ presence, great goodness and ability, hid capacity for discipline, deep knowledge oe Lhe active ministry and of human nature made him an ideal leader. His cited counsels were of imperishable value. Likes all of us he had his limitations, but hid love and loyalty were sublime. Being largely alone in tutorial work, the resultd were. wonderful. Privileges enjoyed to-day are Lhe fruit of the persistent toil and eacrifice of men trained by Dr. MAIM, and hie co-workers, Thomas Greenfield and others. A deep feeling of gratitude; rises in the head when remembering UNA old " Institute " days. The brother% band of students, the bracing apiritu atmosphere, the soul-uplifting mementd of 'song, prayer, holy fellowship and ser-vice. The happy hours of merriment, Lhd mutual good will, all combined to makff our student days refreshing. Out of out group of twenty-two only five are alive.; They are active, and in various ways doing good service—Joseph Twaddle, Emerson/ Phillipson, Jeremiah Hopkins, George Normandale and myself. Tlfe time drawl( near when in perfect fellowship they shall bee glorious reunion. Heft Sunder= land for my first circuit on the banks of the Mersey. •

thinkers, the caste 'system bears with tiff: qualified cruelty upon the depressed classes, especially the untouchables, of W110.1 there are 60,000,000 claiming the protection of the British Raj. and appeal-, ing to the Christian missionary for the only hope they have in this world. They are treated as if less than beasts, limit very shadow defiles in the name of God: Happily there are about 5,000,000 who by Christianity have been set free, as far as they can gresp freedom, from the bondd of caste, and to many they appear to ltd already the hope of India.

Third, Hindu religion is cruel to bead as well as man. The Hindu venerates life, and ie filled with tenderness for all! animals. He breeds large stocks of cattle; which he cannot feed, and ae he refuse, to kill them they die helplessly in miser-able starvation. He encourages the pro-duction of milk by methods it would lot{ indecent. to describe If it were not more indecent to he silent. Their buffalo calves are abandoned to perish in the beat, or, left without food and water till they die., And though it is a sin to teed stray dove. it is no sin to allow them to breed unconc trolled, and to leave them in helpless; misery to starve to death.

Finally, India with all its picturesque, •chum and refinement of rat is blinded! by superstition and ignorance to a degree' which would be comical if it were not so, fatally productive of misery, disease end' death. Cultivated . Hindu doctors, In' defiance of all they have learned in Western schools, are compelled to witness,

•helplessly, • the fillhir and abominable, practices enjoined by native religion. " The temples of lienaree ere es evil ail; the ooze of the river banks. Beyond lay, the shrinet, rising out of the mud, decay-ing food and . . . filth. Thousands Lake& off their shoes, walk in 'worship, walk oat and put back their shoes on their un-washed feel, and I, a Hindu and a doctor, must bear witness to that "I Such IS India, ignorant, cruel, uncleen, devitals iced, ;pleading mutely by the very in-tenon, of her =Bering for this Light of the World."

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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHAMPTON!

EXTENSIONS AT NORTHAM. Wednesday, July 11th, was a day of

-glorious achievement for our Northam 'Church, Southampton. The occasion was the stone-laying of the school hall and class-rooms to be erected in Union-road al a cost of £2,550. A great crowd gathered 'for the ceremony. A company of the 'Boys' Brigade and of the Girls' Life Brigade, both attached to Northam School, formed a guard of honour for Mr. and

'Mrs. W. J. Collins, the principal donors. 'After the opening hymn the Scripture

,was read by Rev. G. Percival and prayer offered by Rev. H. Garside .(Wesleyan), 'Mr. C. W. Bosworth, circuit steward, ;recounted the various phases leading up th the present happy event, and pointed out that the new building would accom-

'mode. 250 in the hell, while there would be seven class-rooms in addition. Rev. AV. J. Ward, of Is:anion, gave an uplift-ing address.

Mrs. W. J. Collins then laid the chief stone in memory of her son, Lieut. M. Marlyn Collins, who fell in the great war. Mr. W. J. Collins congratulated the Northam Church on its fine body of workers, end extolled the plans of the new building. The announcement that he had presented a cheque for £525 was received with much applause. Others who laid stones included Mrs. Lawrence, whose stone was a memorial to her three children, Mr. James Stagg, Mr. John Martin, Mrs. Bound for the Sisterhood, Mrs. C. W. Bosworth, Mr. F. J. Best, Mr. A. W. Kingston for the Boys' Brigade, Mrs. A. W. Kingston for the Girls' Brigade, Mr. J. C. Collings, Mrs. Curtis for the Shirley Society, Mrs. Alsford for the slat and children of Alresford Orphanage, and Mr. C. W. Bosworth for the circuit. Numerous bricks were also laid. Rev. J. G. Cushing, of Petersfield, offered the dedicatory prayer. Tee was served in the schoolroom of the Congregational Church (kindly lent). Two sittings were neces eery. Each Society in the circuit pro- vided a table, while the Boys' and Girls' Brigades did the ;same. During the lea Mrs. Collins was made the recipient of a silver crumb scoop as a memento of the ocausion, end congratulatory speeches were made by Rev. J. G. Cushing and Rev. R. Martin Pope, M.A. (Wesleyan).

The band of the Boys' Brigade led the procession to our South Front Church foe the evening rally. This meeting will not soon be forgotten. In size and enthusiasm it surpassed anything of recent. years. The united deceit choir finely rendered the anthem " Sun of my soul." Prior to the chair being taken by Mr. F. Woolley, J.P., community singing was conducted by Mr. A. W. Kingston, leader of the Northam and united choirs. The circuit steward, on behalf of the circuit, eetended a cordial welcome to Rev. H. J. Sedd, the newly-appointed superinten-dent. Rousing speeches were delivered

!by Revs. W. J. Ward end W. J. Musson, of Bournemouth. The financial state-ment was presented by Mr. Bosworth. the lgrand total calling forth the gratitude of a delighted people. The net proceeds ,amounted to 0380, which, will £550 in hand, make the total SLOW.

The New Modem.

. Maoism Mentality.. By L Leveed., ;B.A. (George Allen and Merin. 5s. net.) ;Much he.been written from thepilitical and leech.' standpoints about the .mendoos and lieeportut as.. that have recently taken ,plop in the New East in its earnest Twat, foe Western civilisation. This book blanks

;new ground in dealing with the quest. from the intelleana end epiritaal etaedpointa, and a sag. feature is that all the authorities the anther cites in support of his stale.. are ,Maelem writer.. He reveals the motives anderlying this mighty awakening from !mi-nce and ignorance and the mews for the new Modem ebjuring his religion and .t the same time retuning Christianity. AU thie paves the wx.,theri the diem.. of lenw to present the to thew modern Mo.. manna, which ta the real -aim of the heck. -Past methods are criticised and • new method of es/prowls indicated, which most prove ise walls. to all engaged in Christi. work easongst them. His birth in the Near Zest,

ibis edecation, hie familiarity with the Mara-.re reed history of Islam, hie experience es teed. and lecturer in Moalem echoole and colleges, and his Chrialian character have =heady fitted the author for his important

.task. His spirit is shown in his last sentence. A. Armenians we have one privilege, we

can forgive these who have persecuted us and pray for them."

" A Great Triumph." 111 a recent issue of the Leader I made

reference to a Conference held al Sunder-land in the year 1890. Since the appear-ance of coy article, Mr. William Boor., of Newcastlemn-Tyne, has sent me a long Idler full of interesting information, to. gether with a plan of the Conference. If my readers knew how much such letters are appreciated they would communicate more frequently with me. The plan of this Sunderland Conference was priced at twopence. t suppose Dal Ito compilers would be well content if the amount. realised by the sales equalled the costs of production. Later editors have been more ambitious. The handbook prepared by Ste. William Bowran for the last New-castle Conference resulted in a profit of more than £90. But however modest was the plan of the 1890 Conference, the pro-gramme it contained could scarcely have been surpassed in point of quality. Mr. Bowran reminds me that the speech of David Prosser at the Monday night meet ing was " e great triumph.' I remembei nothing of this 'peach except the excite feeling of the audience during its de livery, and a short but passionate piece of declamation which ended with the repeti-tion of

Take my poor heart and let it be Forever closed to all bat Thee; Sea Thou my breast and let me wear Thal pledge of love forever there."

It was by this note that Primitive Methodism used to be stirred to its depths.

A Cathay of Mighty Speaker.. "Remarkable though this Monday

evening meeting was," says my corre- spondent, was surpassed by a crowded missionary meeting held later in the week." He does not exaggerate when he writes " The platform was the most influential of any milsaiozony meeting that I have ever attended." Thomas Lawrence was the chairman, and Elijah Jennings was in the vice-chair. spenum were Jam. Travis, Willthm Beckworth and labez Bell. " All gone, the old familiar facee," except that of Jibes Bell. Thal night. Jabez Bell made • ndnionary en-thusiast of William Bowan. At the Southport Conference the two men ma, and the younger told the older man how thirty-eight years ego his heart had warmed towards him, and had never cooled since. Anybody who has anything nice to soy about Jobe. Bell always cap-tures me. Nobody can praise Jab. Bell too highly for my baste. I wait once present while he conducted a Sunday morning service, and it standsoul to this day for sustained interest, from the open-ing hymn to the benediction. The severest criticism that I have heard of Jabez Bell is list he mixes his metaphors. Concerning this, only one observation need be made—it would be well if all preachers had some metaphors to mix. The Sunderland Conference of 1890 must have meant a great deal to Jabez Bell. I would She to hear from him about it. We all know bins as a prominent member of the Church militant, but I have proof that he is quite as interesting when he is not on the warpath. I quite expect, however, that he will object to these metaphors of mine.

Some Advertisements. Them are Iwo or three arresting things,

apart from the meeting., in this old Con-ference handbook. There is an advertise-ment of the " Primitive Methodist World." IL is startling to read that the " P.M. World " qives " commercial in-telligence, including brief accounts of chapel and .hool anniversaries." This is very likely a slip, " Connenonal intelli-gence " being intended; though of emcee there is • liminess side to anniversaries, especially to some echo. annivereariee I have known. Agents were wanted for the " P.M. World," and candidata were assured that they " need sustain no loss, but may make a little money." No cis. cumlocution here. A higher motive is also invoked. The agent. may, " in this quiet and effective manner, serve their generation according to the will of God." This mixture of monetary and religious motives reminds me of a humorous juxta-position of ideas I once had something to do with a scheme foe feeding poor children during a very seven winter. The question to be decided was, Should the Education Committee be asked to under-take the work, or should it he done by a

voluntary committee? A rel.:liana argued strongly against an appeal to the Education Authority, and clinched the argument by saying that if we did the work ourselves " it would please the Heavenly Father and keep down Ito rates." Two other advertisements ap-peared in the handbook. There was "The British Primitive Methodist Friendly and Sick Benefit Society," with a reserve guarantee fund of £2,000. The headquarters was et Birmingham. A very useful organisation was the " Primi-tive Local Preachers' llulual Aid Associa-tion," of which Robert Foster was the chairman. I wonder what happened to these societies. An Important Deputation.

must work for an ultimate settlement of industry in which the willing and It worker need not fail to find a place. Let the Church voice his demand, and let it not spare those who, for reasons of ex-cessive personal gain, repudiate a demand which is as reasonable as it is Christi..

Bad Punctuation. Anthony Hope in his memories tells a

story of his old science master, who was bath short-sighted and absent-minded. He occasionally read the lessons in the school chapel. One day he gave a turn to a Pauline passage which must have sur-lifZeidng lhe .claryym:{:.,,,, The authentic

run all, hut one receivettionla‘ prize." The The miceee master read : " They which run in a race run, all but one receiveth the prize." Very lavish in prizes,

MUCUS.

Stone-laying at Wimbledon. Saturday, July 19111, was a great day in

the history of Wimbledon Church, when the stone-laying in connection with the extension of the school premises look place. In December, 1951, the debt on the church was extinguished, and imme-diately the trusters decided lo erect new schools at the rear. Ily bazaar and other special efforts the Sinn of 6212 was raised, and on Saturday last the stone-laying cere-mony took place Rev. T. H. Bickerton gave a short address, supported an the evening Rev. W. Pollee, of Upton Park, chnrmed Hie audience with an eloquent address on the Mewing of Edu-cation, and Rev. NV. C. BillIngton also gave an address. Alias Howe rendered two beautiful solos to the delight of the audience. The total amount realised up to dale is £398 ills. 11,1., including LAO from Sir Joseph Hood. £20 fann Rev. J. T. and Mee. Barkby, £15 from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence end family, 015 from Mr. Lambert for Girls' Gymnasium, Mel. Emmott for Sunday-school £12 12s., Miss R. Smith £10 10s., Mrs. Lawrence for Sisterhood £10, Bricks £2 15s. The tea was given by the Sisterhood and ratified £3 Ole. Collections and donations £40. Mr. Howe moved o hearty vole of thanks to all who had rendered help, especially to Mr. March for the splendid work he has rendered as secretary of the extension scheme, which was seconded by Rev. W. Roberts.

Bunyan Literature. John Bunyan,. by W. Charier Piggott/

" The Dreamer of Bedford Gaol," by -Mary Entwistle; John Benyan's Pilgrim's Pro- p as;' by John Dally. (lode

these are in the form of biography. ate! Piggott

fi irY1:;a17•1•,':'ricdactervi, raialsut roer and order, ae moo, with a lucid exposition of 'his books and re iji,•.:leanperagonicer.4 value for past and

stoney and spirituality aullYdTiel courage,

• - standing of his experience the light of his own times. The man placed in the back. ground of his ege is seen in his true great-ness. The second book covers mock the same ground, but i ilten Ice youthful

cod Irtie The style ie lively and interesting, tory carries tPPettl throalhont. Both

good third book ie r drama raPr:.

Progress," which is well done and is quite within the capacity of the younger member of the Church to perform. All three book.

" Leader " Table Talk.

Readers will remember that a strongly worded resolution on the question of Un-employment was adopted by the South-port Conference. Owing in a great measure to the pertinacity of Rev. E. H. Pittwood, the resolution wee rescued Son the common fele of such resolutions. Jlten they get no further than the Con-ference Journal. Mr. Piitwood insisted That the resolution should be presented by deputation to the Ministry of Labour. Pereeverame was rewarded; the Confer-ence agreed. Well, the deputation has been received by the Parliamentary Secre-tary to the Ministry of Labour. IL appears that Rev. Sam Rowley am the chief spokesman. After thlking for a quarter of an hour he was requested by the Par-liamentary Secretary to "go on." After to further ten minutes be was still re-quested to continue. Mr. Rowley says " I did so, of comae." Of course I He win having a good lime. He gave the Parliamentary Secretary some definite cases of hardship wising from unemploy-ment. among the miners, who were " the cream of society." Mr. Rowley very sagely stressed " the moral effects of un-employment upon youth," and called for " immediate and adequate plans before winter cornea." The deputation was im. premed by the sympathetic altitude of the Parliamentary Secretary, and he by the arguments put before him. Cruthhag the Heart.

" Unemployment is crushing the heart out of some of our best people," writes a minister who ie in the thick of it. We hear much about the economic results of unemployment, the loss to trade, etc., but the most terrible disaster of all is whet ie happening in the heart of the unemployed man. What must he the mood of a man who, asking no boon from society except the chance to earn his bread, is poet al every turn by rebuff and disappointment? Day succeeds day, and fails to bring the coveted employment. His fellows are contributing something towards the enrichment of life, while he feels useless, even aorse—a burden upon those who do toil. If he he o hurband and father, his state of mind is still more pitiable. He welcomes charitable relief for the sake of those who depend upon him, but not without some loss of what was formerly his pride, his independent manhood. For all the kindness shown to such men we thank God, but at the same lime we know that charitable gifts do not solve the problem nor make it easier of solution. The Church of Christ can be cordially recommended.

Rejoicings at Newlyn. Scenes at New Church Opening. Saturday was an unforgettable day at

Newlyn, Penzance Circuit. A week's prayer in the old building brought expectation up to fever point. „No wonder the weather favoured us. At two o'clock 500 friends gathered for a procession round the town, led by Revs. R. F. Wearmouth, M.A., D. Brad-bury, of London, and N. M. Wills, of Swin• don. The Newlyn S.A. Band played selec• tiers en route. The opening ceremony of the oew church was performed by Mr. C. H. Le 1, ice. A brief service was held, et which Mr. 11. PollAd presided at the absence of Mr. W. G. Goodfellow. In addition to tbo minis tens named there were Revs. B. Beckerlegge, ..1 31ountain Ash, Evens Clarke (Wesleyan), It. Williams (Baptist) and W. A. IlArnan (United Methodist). The grandson of the architect presented Mr. Le trice with a silver key, and the granddaughter gave Mrs. Le Griee a bouquet.

The chui-ch was filled for the opening ser. vice. 31r. Wearmouth dedicated the build-ing for the worship of God, and 31r. Brad-'airy preached the first sermon. Subse-quently, Mr. Wearmouth conducted a thanks-giving service, and invited the people to bring their gifts to the Communion table. Quickly both aisles were fAl of folk bring-ng their gifts, while the standing congrega•

tan again and again sang, "I haprd the ,olee of Jesus say." £154 14, Od. was re. eiwed in donations, ranging from 3(1. to £25.

l'he following gifts were acknowledged :— Pulpit

it and hymnbook, clock, Com-

munin chairs and table, pulpit table and rove, pulpit desk CONTI', looking-glass for the minister's vestry, and ell the carpets of the church The collection was £16 4s.; out-door collection, £5 9s. 9(1. A large numb.-

down to tea, generously provided by Mr. Bert Waters, though not a member of the elmali. This yielded £19 19s. 5d. The huilding was full again in the evening. Alr. lhadliory had a good time; so had the people, The atmosphere Was so charged with power that Alr. Wearmouth, instead of reseAing the financial statement, appealed

toi definite decision for Christ, and one womanly boldly came out to the front. Several prayers were offered, and soon she re-joiced in the knowledge of sins forgiven. Mc James White presided.

The Sunday morning was begun A Fl o'clock byn prayer meeting. A lAge c to gregation gathered for morning worship to hear Mr. Bradbury. The British Legion was iepresented, together with the Paul Parish Council and a number of

to en.

Tbe church was crowded to overflowing in 11. afternoon, when the Newlyn Male Voice Choir gave a musical service. The choir was akr the direction of Mr. Thomas, end Mr.

Branwell presided at the organ. Mr. ben Ridge took the chair. The beautiful church was crowded again in the evening. Mr. Bradbury was in good form. One hun-dred and fitly stayed to the Communion ser-vic, and, best, of all, a young man belonging to the choir wes verted. Collections for the day, £39 Be. 9(1.

con The truth of the old

re':ivXbof people and their pockets." There was (mother lag company en Monday night. 31r. Birch presided, sup-ported by Revs. N. Si. Wills and 11. F. Wear-mm.0h, 3f.A. 31r. Bradbury lectured ■■■■ the " Romance of the New Testament." Its treatment of the subject just suited the Newlyn folk. The final collection, with donidions, amounted to £17 10s. The total labed for the weekend, including £300 seta by the Missionary Committee, being the first instalment of £500 promised, was £605 65. 9d. No wonder the folk sang with peat enthusiasm the Doxology to the tn.

And above the rest this note shall swell." We have now raised altogether £9,3913 19s. 6d. oat of an estimated expenditure A £6,000.

It is impossible to speak of all the sacrifice behind this great achievement. One old gentleman has just received a fisherman's pension, and he gave the first week's amount to the church. A working woman who gets her living by washing prayed to the Lord to send her more washing so that she could give more to the chapel. She gave £5. An old I dy confined to her house sent her widow's ',Le of 5s. Many like instances could be otioted. Where such love for the church is shown there can never be any financial trouble.

Bristol Firth.—A circuit garden party was held on Saturday al, Staple Hill, in the charming grounds A AD. J. Punter. 31r. II. Haddrell, of Alveston, was chairman and 31r. J. Lennard, of Fishponds, vice-chairman. Cheering addresses were given by Revs. W. W. Price and G. Langley (U.31.). 'fhe

ingswood S.A. Band gave selections during the day.. Tea was eerved on the lawn by the ladies A Staple Hill Church. The Fish. ponds section A the St. John Ambulance Itrigade gave two instructive displays, while Captain Lane gave two brief lectures on the 'work that was being done. The pound (hall and other stalls were well patronised. The proteeds were in aid of the circuit fund. A 'debt from last quarter day was almost extinguished.

Rev. C. CRABTREE AT SILSDEN,

A Summer Missionary Meeting. After what was described as " the first

summer's day of the year," a large audi-ence gathered in the lecture hall adjoin-ing Lhe church at Silsden to beer Rev. Charles Crabtree. Only a keen interest in missionary matters and the attraction of such an advocate could draw this number of people on a perfect evening from the beauties of these Yorkshire dales. Mr. R. Fletcher, the !Missionary Treasurer, intro-ducing the speaker, said that if the weather could have been guaranteed we should have met in his spacious gardens. He was proud to welcome Lhe superin-tendent of the largest circuit in Primitive Methodism. A Bradford business man, and a member of another communion, a few days ago had handed him a letter in which the writer had staled that he was present al Mr. Crabtree's farewell service before his return lo this country. It spoke of the influence of that service, and paid high compliment to the work of our Church and Lhe speaker in Aliwal North.

Mr. Croblree's style of missionary speechmaking is all his own. Charming in simplicity, direct in appeal, strong in the conviction of great principles. The man was in the message, but we saw not the man, but a GreaLer, whose advocate be was. There was all the romance from across the sees, free from sentimentality. A native evangelist NVOS beaten by a hostile mob, and returns after three weeks!' sick-ness to his persecutors and eventually wins them—a story beautifully told, every word carefully chosen, delivered in quiet conversational tone with no appeal to the sensational, but leaving in the mind a clear grip of fact and a healthy glow in the heart. He describes native houses with mud floors, no ceiling, wall and roof of petrol tins. You see black men crowded in " locations," without fresh water supply and no place for fellowship. He predicts war and strife as the vile crop of a white man's policy of suppression. " We will stay down just es long as you are able to keep us down," said an edu-cated native of nineteen years. Bet the road of political action will never completely win the Kingdom of Christ for South Africa with its population of diverse races. Professors of colleges, business men, ministers of religion are meeting black men on equal terms he Native Welfare Societies, and to this movement more than to any other the altered feeling on the Rand is due. So the story is (old; we have touched lice issues through a live man, and we believe in our Gospel with a new intensity. Then comes the social hour, for the ladies A the Auxiliary have provided supper. The Silsden Quartette provide music, and Mrs. Newton and Mr. Murgalroyd sing delightfully, and we re-tire with the belief that a missionary meeting with Mr. Crabtree as speaker makes a summer's g e stimulating memory, for we hese heard great. things to-night.

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICTS.

South Wales.

District Committees held al Newport. The representatives met in the morning to consider the Conference Commission pro-posals and to prepare terms of reference which were subsequently adopted by the District Committee. The sub-committee aiso allocated the first contribution from the Miners' Relief Fund to the most needy circuits. In the afternoon Mr. D. L. Owen presided, and Rev. F. R. Brunskill pre-sented the reports of aided stations, which showed (bat there is still much distress in the district. An application from the Ebbw Vale Circuit for a special grant from the Sustentalion Fund was passed, and sympathy was expressed for Rev. Victor Vowles, who is recovering after his motor accident. Rev. R. J. Fenwick presented applications from Rhondda, and also Nelson and Caerphilly Circuits, for loans from the C.A.A. Abersychan trustees, in the Pontypool Circuit, applied for per-mission to purchase the freehold A their properly. In the Temperance Committee en appeal was made for the support of the new Peacemakers' League organised by Lhe Copes Committee. Mr. Howells, the steward of the Newport Circuit, invited all the delegates to a birthday tea, when con-gratulations were offered by Rev. J. T. Ecob, and Mr. Howells feelingly responded, reminding the brethren of his fifty happy years in our church et Newport

476 THE METHODIST LEADER. JULY 19,. 1928.

New Foreign Missionary Secretary. THE REV. GEORGE AYRE.

BY EDWARD McLELLAN. We are in no danger as a Church of meter, and a managing director rolled

selling eip an official oligarchy. We into one. Ile should be the seer for a think etc know a thing worth two of that. race and an inspiration to its Leachers. We give a man five years in which to gel And if he is to be the seer of a race he ready for his job. We expect him to make must know the race. Not exhaustively—a flying start, and to maintain a pace for no white man can know the black during his term of office that will stamp races like that—but intimately. He must him a long distance runner of speed and have crept a little way into the minds stamina. Then, when the wailing and hearts of the tribes be is to serve so sprinter in this relay race has snatched that he knows something of their moods the insignia from the spent racer and and manners, their hopes and fears, their hounded forward to make his own record, outlooks and inlooks, their reactions and We send the laurel-laden hero back to the expressions. Unless he has done (bet he ranks to reflect upon the things he has must stand before the people he is to done which he ought not to have done mould as puzzled as a man would be who and upon the things he hos left undone has only wrought with wood and is now and ought to have done. It is a great commanded to wrestle with iron. Thal scheme, and it works. It ensures that a means helplessness, or an utter depend-man is shifted before he gets stale, and ence on others, and that might mean a to that extent the Church is staffed by men costly ineMciency. Of course, this is who have not lost their enthusiasms. done. Nations do it—and pay for it. But Sometimes the man has to pay a big price in this respect we are wiser than the for the honour of running in the race, children of this world, for we have men but that's a part of the game. You can't who know the material et first hand, and have it both ways. George Ayre is one of them.

So this July, in accordance with this Not less important, if not more import- usage, John Henry eel, is the nee.- Hirst passes the lily that. exists that staff of the Foreign the leacher — the Missionary Secre- missionary—should lacy to George be helped in his Ayre. Mr. Hirst work. The nets- has run a hard sionary 'becomes a and a gallant race. man apart. That He leaves the - is inevitable. He Thames for the ceases to conform Mersey with a to the type of the r.-ord that will circuit minister at hear reflect ion. home. Ile moves Mr. Are leases the in a different Tyne for the world. Ile thinks Thames " strain- in a different atmo- ing at the leash," sphere, climate as fit for his five and environment— years! rein as a and these, mental man can well be. , and spiritual, as What manner of well as physical. man is this who is His altitude and to bear this re- • bearing before his sponsibility, and people is one that what is it !that we is imposed Upon expect him to do? him, and again, it

Asa man George is different. IL Ayre is worth look- cannot be other- ing at. There is wise, and there substance to him are perils in all which is a very this. There are different. thing reactions laden from suggesting with the possibi that he is fat. He lily of tragic se- is riot that. He quences. There gives you the Rev. GEORGE AYRE, are moods liable impression of to break a man's strength and drive, and the kind of heart and send him on the scrap heap. ability which sees a thing through, There are inspirations charged with great and successfully through. There is issues. Hcnv valuable to such men and nothing. fussy about him. Big men—I women, thinking "black," feeling mean men of such substance of thews and " black," steeped in " black," to know sinews as be possesses—are rarely that. that the man al. home who is their official Nor does he sluice you as if he were in a link with the " white " world knows this! hurry to get somewhere, as some men do, NA by reading merely, but by personal but who when they get there aren't sure experience. A Irian who has been be the why they are there, or what they are to pit and known the hell of it, es well as do. George Ayre knows Where he is on the peak and fell the glory. The man going, why he is going, and what he will 011 the field, sick with the sense of failure do when he gets there, and lie goes and or triumphant at some new prospect, will does it with the minimum of fuss and the he able to say, " I'll tell Ayre about this. maximum of eMciency. Ile has proved He knows!" Anil Ayre, in a London That again and again. He proved that by office, will be able to say, "Yes, I know I " his manner of handling the Psalmody As- No. I am riot claiming that experience sedation and the C.E. Demonstrations in in Aliwal_ North is identical with experi- the North of England. Ile proved it in ence in Nigeria or Central Africa, but it English circuits, and in the great work is similar. Nor ern I asserting that he did in Aliwal North. So George Ayre unless a man has had such experience he makes his flying start in the very pink of cannot be ri successful Foreign SecrOtary. condition. He is strong and resolute; Ile No Church in this world has had a is competent and convincing; he has more zealous or enthusiastically whole-stamina, and he possesses the kind A in- hearted semen! than ours in the man telligence which con get the most out of who has just laid this office down. it. The signs are that we shrill see a good And that is true of those who have gone race. before hint Still less am I claiming that

Bul is hhej ell we wool teem Ibe man because 11 man has had foreign experience who holds the reins al our Foreign °Mee? therefore he must be the ideal secretary. We want an advocate, certainly; a gran- I doubt it such a man exists. If he did cier, most certainly; an admipmeeeee, we shouldn't know what to do with him. most certainly of all—and a man who, BA a knowledge A these things helps. combining these qualities in himself, can In the meantime now that John Henry set a last pace and keep it up for five Hirst has given us five years of his very years. Those who don't know the hest, we look to George Ayes to she us Methodist parson say there " ain't no sick the same. Ile's got it in him. He's a a person." but they are wrong. There man with a punch as well as a price. He's are lots of such men in Methodism. And strong all through, and he's eel afraid of methodisw, wants more than ihsj to its work. He knows the kind of work the Foreign Secretary. Advocacy is largely a men are tieing, and he knows the type of matter of temperament. Finance depends men that kind et work MACS. He is much on audacity. To be a successful going lea big task, and it will lax all his administrator calls for a well-developed resources, Mel he goes to it trained, keen ego. But this Foreign Secretary of ours and consecrated, and under the favourof isn't merely a spellbinder, a company pro- God he will maintain a worthy tradition.

Juvr. 19, 1928. THE METHODIST LEADER. 477

MODERNISING A CHURCH.

Reopening at Brompton. For some time our church at Brompton,

Northallerton Circuit, has been ill-adapted to the tastes and needs of present-day wor-shippers. Recently it mat decided to re-novate the building and to enlarge il. The task was committed to the capable hands of Mr. Harley B. Richardson, of Darling-ton, under whose guidance a beautiful church has evolved. The extension in- cludes a chancel, a minister's room, new doors, windows, complete new seating of the church in Columbian pine, new front to gallery, rostrum, entrance screen; beau-tifully panelled, also in Columbian pine, new healing apparatus and two lovely stained-glass windows in memory of de-parted members and of those who served and fell in the war. In addition, an ex-cellent two-manual organ has been pur-chased. The cost, including the organ, is well over £1,000.

The opening services were held on Thursday, July 12th, in glorious weather. The opening ceremony was conducted by Rev. E. E. Fisher, whilst Miss Phillips, of Guisborough, in a graceful address, declared the church open for worship. After admission to the building, Bel affect-ing ceremony took place, when the two memorial windows were unveiled by two of the older members of the church, Mesdames Windrms and Alderson. After this, Rev. Tom Sykes preached a glowing sermon to a crowded audience. After the tea, to which about 250 sat down, a 'great meeting was held in the church, presided over by Mr. W. H. Hudson, of Newton-le-Willows, and a powerful address was delivered by Rev. T. Sykes, who spoke enthusiastically of his Morning evangelis-tic campaign for our Connexion. A brief statement of the scheme, and of the financial position when it began, was fur-nished by Rev. E. E. Fisher. Mr. J. W. Pallin, the energetic secretary, read a list of donors of subscriptions. Mr. Maddison, of Ferryhill, both afternoon and evening delighted as with his songs. AL the close of the evening's meeting it was an-nounced that the collecting books and opening services had brought in £150. It is expected that the debt on the build-ing, when accounts are settled, will not exceed £.350.

Presentations to Mr. and Mrs. H. Marsh.

For nearly twenty years Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marsh have served the church at Harringay. London, with a loyalty and devotion beyond praise. Mr. Marsh has been circuit steward, society steward, school superintendent and many other things, and Mrs. Marsh has been one of the most valuable workers of the church. Their Bon, Frank, is maintaining the tradi-tion, and as a teacher and local preacher is winning increasing power. To the un-speakable regret of the church the claims of business have necessitated the removal of this rare family of workers from London, and prior to their departure the church honoured them with an " At Home." Representatives of church and school expressed 'the love and esteem of the large company assembled, and made gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh received a dinner wagon and a clock, and Frank an altachd case from the church, and the school gave to Mr. Marsh and Frank a gold-mounted fountain pen each. Har-ringay'a loss is great, but some other church will gain, although In none will they find a people who will love and honour them more than those they have left behind at Mattlson-road.

Ordination at Liverpool. Mr. W. H. Bell, B.A., one of the most

active workers at Boundary-street Church, Liverpool Second, was ordained and re-ceived into the ranks of the lay minLstry. The service on the Sunday evening was conducted by Rev. G. Harrison, who gave the charge to the candidate. Mr. Bell gave the history of his conversion. The Divine current entered his life through the • helpful influences of s Christian home, aided by church association., and firmly establrehed later by contact with the Student Christian Movement. Mr. E. Wyatt delivered the charge by the church, and Mr. G. Jennings presented Mr. Bell with a Bible on behalf of the circuit.

John .Henry Houshy, of Holborn Hill, klillom, has jitst secured the degree of B.A. at the Liverpool University.

II to the delegates Irony the South and West of England, arriving on the Monday afternoon before Conference, there seemed something ominous in the cold nip in the air and the smoke-filled cloud over Hen-ley, they were soon undeceived. During the first few hours the weather brightened, and throughout the week the great Bethesda Chapel was 'bathed in brilliant sunshine. In the circumstances it would not have been remarkable if the Conference had sometimes grown lethar-gic and slack. On the contrary, the one quality the Conference seemed to have gained Irony the outside conditions Won a radiant optimism which, apart from one one or two occasions—as, for example, when discussing the resolution on the twenty-three ministers who have died during the year, or on the decrease of 177 adult members—was maintained through-out. For some years, said the Ex-Presi-dent, Rev. B. Pyke, it had been fell that the League of Nations should occupy a larger place in the Conference proceedings, and the local Arrangements Committee were to be congratulated both on having made this the subject of the great public meeting on the first night of Conference and also in securing as speaker Dr. Lytle'. Lon, the former Headmaster of Eton, who traced the germ of the League of Nations idea in the promise anode to Abraham. " In thee shall all the nations of the earth be blessed."

Among the personalities of this Confer-ence, - Rev. R. Pyke, Ex-President, who occupied the chair at the League of Nations meeting, is one of the strongest, giving indeed the impression of possess-ing tremendous reserves of strength, on which he finds it necessary to make little demand for ordinary purposes, but which could on occasion express itself in a manner little short of volcanic.

In the appearance of the President, Rev. C. Stedeford, them is to first observation something Sphinx-like, but, as one speedily discovers, he Ise Sphinx who can smile. To most people.who have known him simply as the eMcient, hard-working and wonderfully successful Foreign Mis. dons Secretary he has- been a complete surprise. His speech on " The.Broaden, ing Vision of the Purposes of God " was of a nature which might he anticipated, but his address at the Young People's Rally on the Saturday evening, when, with obviously no idea that he-was tehe called on, he held and thrilled the chil-dren with an address nearly every sentence of which sparkled with humour was a revelation even to the members of the Denominational Young People's Com-mittee.

Even in the Methodist Union debate when the opposition was at its height the atmosphere of good humour was maintained. Mr. W. S. Welch, of London, who moved that in view of the alteration° in the scheme it be referred back for the consideration of the circuits, spoke with an ease of manner which was that of a brave man who has become so reconciled to the fact that he is doomed that he can greet it with a smile. The versatility of the opposition, which showed itself first in the argument that there was no interest in Union in the circuits, and then in the alatement that our people were consumed with anxiety as to what was to happen to them after Union, was met by an equal facility on the part of Rev. Henry Smith, U.M. Secre-tary in the Union Committee. " Why should the opposition object to the local preachers being authorised to administer the Sacrament? " he asked. Had not the ministers Lo be authorised to their °Mee? The least one could have expected from the opposition was that they should, have welcomed ibis es being in the direction of equality.

Noticeable among the characteristics of this Conference also has been the mani-festation of Christian unity. evidenced in the words of the Bishop of Lichfield, who said: " 1 long with all my heart for closer co-operation among Christian people, and I long for the ultimate unity of Christen-dom." In similar terms Prebendary. Key, a local clergyman, spoke at the conver-sazione, while the visit of live Methodist ministers from Australia, New Zealand and Cannda, the delighUul Conference sermon of Professor Peake, the great Con-ference meeting at which Dr. Russell Maltby spoke, and the presence of Revs.

J. G. Bowran, S. Horton and E. Aldom French were indications of that spiritual unity which will sufficiently safeguard the formal unity which is now on the horizon of the Methodist Churches.

Nor did the Conference fail to maintain the sense of proportion in its business. A resolution strongly supporting the Kellogg Peace Proposals was carried unanimously. Resolutions were passed on the Lausanne Conference on Faith and Order, on housing, on the mining indus-try, and on the school-leaving age and juvenile employment. A collection for the miners in the distressed areas realised nearly £40.

Perhaps the most thrilling moment of the Conference was on the second Mon-day, when twenty-three missionaries were bidden God-speed an their return China and to East and West Africa. The missionary meetings and that of the Deaconess Institute were most successful. The president-designate, Rev. R. H. D. Shapland, is a native of Wellington, Somerset, one of the most brilliant of the younger men—he is fifty years of age—who has had a distinguished career In the Midlands And the North, and will dis-tinguish himself and his Church in the high alive to which he is called.

Lsyton.—The Primary &hod anniversary was held on Sunday lest. The eervices were conducted by Miss Swinfen. Bolos and choruses were rendered by the Tiny Tote, and appreciative audiences gathered. The public meeting was held. in • the schoolroom on Monday under the presidency of Mr. A. C. Dowding. •

Ramsey. Unde, ideal conditions the annual circuit rally wee held at Nomensiand. Rev. J. H. Bedford preached to a large con. gregation in the •fternoon. About WO sat down to tea in the garden adjoining the chapel. In the evening, under the chairman-ship of Mr. John Moody, excellent addresses were vjon..by ,Jate: soorudthe.n.dokt.

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the occasion of the school anniversary will be long remembered. Not only were there excellent congregations, but the singing was an inspiration to all present. The sermons were full of thought, lucidly ex-pressed, passionately uttered, at limes the impact upon the large audiences being most impressive and compelling. His address to the children was winsome, tender and helpful. During the after- noon the scholars gave a demonstration of the building of a triumphal arch, the church being crowded. The lecture on Monday evening, on "The Call of Canada," was thoroughly appreciated by a good company, Mr. J. Swires, of Yea-don, presiding. The lecturer gave glimpses of the immensity of Canada, its vast potentialities, its boundless resources, the gracious spirit of its people, its churches, and its personalities. His de-scription of the Union of the Churches of Canada was a demonstration of Christian• unity that was prophetic of the good limes in store for British Methodism. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. W. 0. Boo-cock, served excellently. Financial results. were a record.

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cently at New-road Church, Battersea, when Mr. Stanley D. Offer was ordained end re-ceived into the lay ministry. Mr. Offer re-lated his experience and call to service, and e expressed his indebtedness particularly to the influence of Rev. W. Harper. Rev. J. S. B. Phippen spoke of the dignity of the preacher's task, demanding consecration of the entire man, self culture and the indi. vidual mimosa. Mr. A. W. Mayo, addressing the churches, called for loyal support in attendance and intercession on the part of the congregations. On behalf of the Nesv-road Church, Mr. C. Brown presented to Mr. Offer a copy of Moffatt's translation of the Bible. The ordination prayer of Rev. L. R. Black added greatly to the worth of the service. Mr. Offer has done well in hie examinations, winning several prises, and we believe he will render good service to the Church in the days to come.

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478 • THE METHODIST LEADER. JULY 19, 1928.

General Committee Notes.

Beauvale Reopening. deauvale Church, Kimberley Circuit,

1146 undergone a process of renovation and the interior beautified. Effective improve-ments home • been made in the seating accommodation, the fixing of leaded-light doors, and males accommodation 10 the preacher's vestry. The reopening eerviees took place on Sunday, July let, when Mr. A. W. Hill, of lleativak, was the preacher. Miss R. Hawksley, of SuLtoo-in-Ashfield (an old scholar), occupied the chair for the musical service in tbe afternoon, sup-ported by M,. A. W. Hill and Paslor.J. W. Slack. The sermons and addreasea were most inspiring. The special artistes Were Madame Florence Morley, Miss Muriel Henchaw, Mr. A. COalee and Mr. G. S. Martin, ably assisted by the choir, con-ducted by Mr. Moses Templeman. The Rome& &minuted 1, tr.

lea. Septinius Nullis was one of the choice children of Berkshire Primitive Methodism, the county in which those flaming esaugelista, Thomas Russell and Jo!,,, hide, had earlier sown

L In o betel lit, of only fooly ?29_t)e: ? nineteen of which were devoted to Christ,

he under God wrought such glorious ex-ploits as to place him in the category of the Lord's deftest harvesters. During an enforgetlable tete-a-tete years ago with the late Mr. J. H. Gould, of Mortimer, HIM bright-hearted friend said to me: "I never met a more heavenly-minded man than Isaac Nullle. He wait always plead-ing and striving for Bouts, and always winning them. He lived only for 'Ma-- it was his meat and drink."

This striking testimony finds abundant confirmation in " The Living Sacrifice; or, All for Jesus," the unpretentious little volume, long since out of print., in which his friend Mr. Jesse Herbert limns him. Its pages warm with pictures of him as a veritable hound of heaven, keen with an unwonted keenness till he secures his quarry—each triumph serving to whet his appetite for still greater conquests. His passion for souls became a dominating and an ineradicable obsession. Pleasure, business, marriage—all were left severely alone, so that with white-hot zest he could turn men to rightmusness. In a letter to a friend he wrote: Pray that I may labour with success; it is souls I want. 11 you could see into my heart you would see written there Scads. I only want to lire for the salvation of sou/s. If I was sure that I should see no more souls saved I would sing, ' This moment for Heaven I'd leave all below.' It werns fixed in me as if principle. Not one day oil enthusieem about II, and the next care nothing about il; but, glory be to God, it is mnstani, although I feel more sometimes than al others. 0 that God may deepen it. I do believe. "

His journals throeghout Witness to his sore leave it ns the following allow :— " Lord, help me to see the value of im-mortal souls. 0 lord, I want souls. 0 Jesus, save souls. This is what I went, I cannot rest without R." " Glory I Glory ! I am just now soaring on wings of heavenly flame and love. I am going to glory and gathering 11111111,CFS as I go along. I should like to dreg the world with me." His last piddle ntlerance, when Death plainly intimated its early ap-proach, proved the sacred passion to be inextinguishable. It was bawd upon James V. 20: " Shall save a soul from death."

To Icaae Nullis soul-winning was a divinely-ordained vocation, the natural end inevitable sequence of a great and vital experience of God. Quirks Cmen Chapel at Ashampstmd, with its mighty adjunct, Nan, Street's cottage, was the rearing ground of saints and workers, pro- viding an atmosphere to which the sensi-tive spirit of Tullis to reacted that in the shortest space of time be became a full-statured man in Christ. To this young Christian there came the revelation that only out of great being can there come great doing, hence be exploited every opportunity for growing n soul. Had he not thus done, be would have joined the ranks of the mediocre instead of belong-ing to the noble order of the most win-ning evangelists.

His di, chronicles an unintermit.nt series of importunate pleadings for soul. and such garnerings es leave the reader astonished with a great astonishment. No matter where or in whet capacity he laboured, souls were won. It seemed almost impossible for the unsaved to step into his neighbourhood and not b divinely hypnotised in. the Kingdom. The shadow he emit on ell and sundry—little children, youths and maidens, hoary 'liners, never-do-wells—was ever and anon

savior and beating. We can cite but two or three illustrations of his spiritual prowess. 011one occasion he entered a new but not innl, finished house, made it an oratory and in rapt fellowship with Cod asked Lliat the next entrant should be saved, and prayed Lill the assurance was given. Scarcely had he left ere Use con-tractor turned up, and while inspecting the tenement became so unaccountably ooncerned as to his relationship to God that he could not continue his leak. but stepped out, asked a friend to -whom be told his trouble who he Gould ask to pray with him? " Oh," returned be, " there's

no one in Ashanipshcad like Isaac Nullis to pray with those seeking salvation." faiths was sent for and had the joy of leading the distressed man to Christ, and seeing God's weal placed on his own intercession.

He writes: " Tea meeting in our house —the mightiest meeting I was ever al. Souls were in distress and fell flat on the floor in every part of the house—both be-lievers and unbelievers fell it. One poor soul fell in the parlour about 10 p.m. and continued till 1 a.m. Several were con-verted. . . . The mighty power of God quite overwhelmed me. I could only cry out, Glory be to God I This is the best I have ever had yet. Lord grant I may bave many more such meetings!" Si,, days later he wrote of another meeting:

Glory be to God, so many souls have been converted, I have almost left off counting the number."

At Maidenhead, Brinkworth, London and Ireland this angler so angled that

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HARROGATE ORPHANAGE FESTIVAL.

always had he a full basket. He thus describes a revival in Enniskillen, in which he participated " The camp meet-ing commenced on July 24th and con-tinued until August 12th. We slept, in a tent on the ground every night, and had so many mourners that we often had to go without food for several hours. This was no Cross, to me, rather a delight On the 1.8 Sabbath we did not get dinner till 8 p.m., as the people were literally crying aloud for mercy, while every now and then shouts of praise would who from those who had obtained pardon. 01 it was a grand sight ! In the large tent the power of God seemed to sweep through, as in the days of the Apostles, ' like a mighty rush-ing wind.' The last day was a grand day; indeed. I should think that at lead twe hundred were saved."

This thrilling theme recurs on nearlf every one of Lhe 336 pages which fell the life-story of this Berkshire saint. Wel wonder not that myriads fell in thrall Id his enchantments and confessed that lei him they owed their souls. A re-reading: of this book after many years has prov to me al least an exhilarating tonic, while it has also been as the voice of God poin Ing out the only way by which God'd Kingdom can be established upon earth.

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the fact that the prayer was offered by tut old Alresford boy, Rev. Marlin W. Pinke4

Mr. Arnold's address deserves mord lengthened notice than is possible here., He affirmed his intense interest in and love for the children, and appealed for, generous support. He also declared they whilst we must always care for those who were beginning life's journey he felt the time had come when our Church mud', also give more attention to those who had reached the closing stages of the way, and found themselves in need of help and cheer. We must do the ono thing and not leave the other undone. A few grace-ful and gracious words from Mrs. Brad• ley, the new Superiotendenl of the Homes-, brought, to the dose a meeting that will. remain memorable to ell who ,,hared 1(4 inspiration and joy.

"Your bible: Its Ancestry and Original J. rs Arnold Quail, B.D. (Teachers an Taught, 6d.), can be cordially recom-

mended to all who d.ire a useful handbook on the Scriptures. It traces the history of the Bible from the beginning up to recent versions. The book ie intereatingly written and will serve as a handbook to all young people who desire to learn bow we moo Dg the Scriplares.

METHODISM OF OTHER DAYS. ISAAC. NULLIS—A MAN WITH ONE PASSION.

BY REV. JOSEPH PEARCE.

Rev. John II. Hirst presided on Friday, when the dmths of four minietera were reported—Feederick B. Andrews at the age of ninety-one; George Windram, eighty•two; James P. Langhem, seventy-eight; and• Wit

• barn H. Matthews, eighty-one. Mr. Long- horn had served fifty-one years in the active minisky and the others an average of more then forly•four years each. Choicely-worded ..lotions' were submitted by the et:crater,

Rev. W. 51. Kelley. The chairman paid a gracious tribute to each, as did also Revs. J. T. barkby, W. Roberts, .1. F,. Thorp, W. Curry, J. Johnson, E. McLellan, J. Alain-

aring, J. Walton and Mr. W. A, Crough to one or more of them. Deep sympathy was expressed with their sorrowing relatives. An expression of sympathy was directed to be Nat to Revs. A. Wilkes in the death of his mother; J. H. Rose in the death Of his father; with Revs. G. Truster and W. Coop. and Mr. Chu. J. Pearce in their illness, and with Mrs. W. S. ilamflett in her great loss. A cordial welcome, with hearty good wishes, was extended to Rev. George Ayre, who was present ea Foreign Missionary Secretary, which- he suitably acknowledged. Rev. T. B. Caukwell was reappointed Regietrar. Sanction was given to the appointmentof Alr. Thom. Cannon ea

It agent to the Marathon-road Society,

Douglas. Congratulations were offered to Rev. George Standing, D.S.O., epee his appointment u Deputy Chaplain-Genral.

The balance a

o ton of Selby to apply Ito £42 4s. 2d. from the sale of

elleffield Chapel for the liquidation of a debt on Herningborough Chapel was granted, as was also the sale of hod, Eaatetreet, And• over Circuit, a new end mor suitable airs having been secured; end thewale of a eite of land, Bromhem.med, Bedford First Cir-cuit. Two more applications from ministers who were away on army service for years 1916.20 were received, and allowed to pay :heir subscriptions to the B.M.W. and 0. Vend for those years. An appeal from Rev. W. Lawson Jones agentst his removal from ..lrewe Second Circuit to Brough, M the final draft of stations, wee received, but could not be granted, though he was assured of the Committee's sympathy.

The secretary reported that Moos. J. W. Arnold and C. J. Pearce had decided to erect a number of Rest flouters et North., mn, anti to ear-mark two of them for the use of aged ministers in place of the Ever. 11011 Bungalow offered by Mr. Arnold to the Conference. it being thought now That side!, of Northampton would hr n far more 11,11V1.1111.11I local ion. Aleanwhile Mr. Arnold alb ,s the free use Of the Everdon Bungalow toed the larger scheme matures. The fol-lowing were appointed the Committee of Alanagement for the Bungalow t—The Den-o-el officers, Messrs. J. W. Arnold, T. Arnold, C. J. Peer., Chas. Pearce, Mrs. J. W. Arnold and Airs. Kelley. The report of the Conference Deputation to the Minister of Labour at the Hausa of Commons on :Monday, July 9th, was received, and warm thanks stare accorded to Mr. T. D. Fenby, ALP., for his valued help in making the necessary arrangements and in his able in-troduction of the deputation. A record w. made of the receipt of a legacy of £452 7s. 3d. for the S.M.W. and 0.- Fund from the executors of the late Mrs. M. A. AMrkwell. It was also intimated that other institutions had benefitted similarly. Special thanks were accorded to Rev. George Ben-nett for °peeing the columns of the Ilea°. diet Leader to nn appeal on behalf of Miners' Relief, and for the splendid ,,,,case with which hie appeal Ead met, end for his kind-ness in merging the Leader fund Mto the Conference ap.aI for the Miners' Relief Feed. The Local • Preachers Aid Fund b.ineas was introduced by Mr. John Walker, the new treasurer, who was accorded a horsy welcome.

OPENING OF NEW BUILDINGS.

A perfect summer's day of glorious sun- shine and a cooling breeze favoured the annual garden party and the opening ceremony on Saturday, July 141h. The attendance was the largest seen in recent years. The General Secretary (Rev. FL Ross) opened the proceedings, and Rev. B. A. Barber offered the dedicatory prayer, after which the Secretary outlined the con-struction, and purposes lo which the buildings are to be devoted. In describ-ing the buildings the Secretary said dial they formed an integral part of the scheme originally devised for the use of the estate. It was another step in the progressive development of the Orphanage work. In addition to the administrative portion there Wee provision for what had long been a deeply felt need for some holiday home to which old boys and girls might come. The sick wards were the fruit. of a legacy left by the late Miss Emily Harper, of Leeds. Mews. H. E. Clegg and Herbert Walmsley, the trustees and executors of her estate, offered the whole sum of E2,400 to the Orphanage Committee to be used in the provision of sick wards for the Harro-gate homes.

After his statement the Secretary called upon Rev. J. T. Barkley to present a com-memorative key to the Meyer of Halifax, Alderman A. L. Whittaker, J.P., General Orphanage Treasurer. Mr. Barkley, in most felicitous terms, made the presenta-tion, and Alderman Whittaker, after for-mally opening the door, expressed his sense of the high honour that had been done to him, and his continuous interest in the work. He appealed for the gener-ous support of all, and declared his con-viction that no more worthy and im-portant work could be done by the Church. A general movement then took place to the lawn facing the sick wards, and here Mr. J. Houk, the architect, pre-sented a commemorative key to Mr. H. E. Clegg, who opened the sick wards, and ex-pressed the satisfaction of himself and his co-executor end trustee, Mr. Herbert Wairnsley, with the work and design of the wards. He said they felt that • good and suitable use hod been made of the legacy of Miss Harper, and they were assured that if she and her parents knew what hod been done they would share in Me satisfaction and joy of those who were present. ?Jr. Herbert Walmsley unveiled a tablet commemorating the gift, and read the inscription thereon, expressing briefly his pleasure In taking part in the proceedings. Mr. Amos Chippendale moved and Mr. G. Lomb seconded a mte of thanks to all who had taken part in the proceedings. • An adjournment was then made to the Robinson Hall, where the meeting was held under the presidency of Mr. J. W. Arnold, ex Vice-Preeident of Conference. Not more than one-third of those present could hod accommodation. Those who attended the meeting found a comparatively cool retreat, and a delight-ful programme of vocal end Instrumental music was rendered by the children. The Treasurer and Secretary gave brief reports, and epeeis' interest attached le

Im.v 19, 1928. THE METHODIST LEADER. 479

Gypsy Smith at St. Neots. On Tuesday last Mr. " Gypsy" Smith

&hilted St. Heals on behalf of our new church at Eynesbury. His visit had been anticipated, for he had spent the early put of his life in the neighbourhood, and an a boy had said pegs to some who were present. His services were gratuitous, and were in the nature of " paying back an old score," for fifty and sixty years ago he and his father harnreceived gracious 'hospitality M many a Primitive Methodist 'home. What a wonderful person the Gypsy is I He delivers the Gospel message

simply, so directly, so forcibly that 'hearers feel it comes straight from the heart; their attention is gripped from the 'beginning, they catch his enthusiasm, and no one leaves without some sort of

i resolve to live a better life. The venue of the day's services was the Wesleyan

' Church (kindly lent). In the afternoon, to a full church, the Gypsy discoursed on

Partakers of the Divine Nature, and ,Suffering , and Glory." The preacher was at his best, and the people had a great `time. Tea was provided during the inter-

FinI, to which over 200 sat down, The eeting at night was pecked to overflow-g, the aisles, the pulpit stair and vestl-

lbule being thronged. Mr. F. Brittain ;presided, and Rev. B. S. Bonsall offered .prayer. The Gypsy spoke for an hour and a half on "The Triumphs of the Cross," showing by his experiences that the Gospel was not " played out." It was a wonderful utterance. Men and women were deeply moved as he spoke of the power of the Gospel to redeem the worst, and many must have decided Lo live a Christian life. Rev. J. Bowles announced that the day's takings amounted to e..31, and also thanked Mr. Gypsy Smith and all who had helped.

Civic Service at Long Eaton. Bourne Church, Long Eaton, was taxed

to its utmost capacity on Sunday morning on the occasion of the " Civic Sunday Service." Representalivre of various organisations assembled at the hall and paraded lo the church, headed by the Mount Tabor Band. Res. T. Cook con-ducted the service, and received many ex-,pressions of appreciation for the timely end forceful message based on Malt. v. 41. to pleasing feature of the service was a quartette, " Torrent. in Summer," by members of the choir; while the anthems " Evening and Morning " and " Cast me not away " were superbly rendered under the conductorship of Mr. E. Hutchinson. Councillor W. R. C. Gregory, J.P. (Chair-man of the U.D.C.), who has had a long association with Bourne Church, expressed hie pleasure at being able to arrange the ;service, and also made a special appeal on behalf of the Hospital Fund. The collec-tion amounted to 023 7s.

Fifty-Sig Years' Ministry. WEMBLEY NEW CHURCH.

30, Satarday and Sunday, July 7th and 8th, the fifty-sixth ministerial anniversary of Rev. G. Sweet, was celebrator!. On

''the Seised. Rev. W. Potter preached a mart inspiring sermon to an excellent con-gregation, The hall was crowded for tea; aftenrards a great public meeting ass held in

lb. church. Many of Mrs Sinrecott's old

friend. came from saris parts of Leedom •to alum their appreciation of his king and fruitful Sartre. Excelient address wen gime by Be.. W. Potter, Edgar Ball tad A. Walker. Mr, Olserle. Pesos look the chair and made • handsome contribution. As meal the choir rendered fine service. On the Einaday R. G. filiapeott preeched the morning and Rev. J. T. Barkby in the evening. Sunday, as Saturday, was a great Bay from every point. In t. afternoon a very fine programme el ramie was provided by the choir, the soloists being Mr. L Gomm, Mr. Many Wares and Mee Geral-dine lids. Mr. J. T. Royeton presided mad gave • hands.. donation. Total pro- reed. SM. We have glared the love of many. and we Fatefully throats our London misters and othere. On July 21. the chinch will publicly welcome its new minister, BR, B. P. Eva., who will com-mence his ministry the following tiny.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Rev. T. Jackson ...ledges the receipt,

of flue., _tie.• 5: (South Shielda), 10st parcel of •dr1Mg from O. M.; flows, New• bury P.M.. Sondayeehrel ; Anon. (Conntes-thorpeir IL A.; box of Rowers, Anon.

Rev. J. E. Kilweod 'dishes to gratefully acknowleke reeeipt of the following anony-mous dmations ,Bnyten, fis.; Two Salopian Friends, 10s

The Late Rev. F. R. Andrews. The paasing of Rev. F. R. Andrews

remove from ow ministerial lint an out standing personality. A woman of discern-meat has told us that in his prime there was no speaker more delightful to listen to than he. On his ninetieth birthday he was hale and hearty, his only drawbacks being an increasing deafness and a refusal on the part oE his right leg to lake him far. Regular in his attendance at morning worship end die eltea meeting, he was a familiar figure about Heade. His taw appointment was at liessle• road on July 24th, HIM He called on me as he returned home full of joy at the suc-cess of theservice. The next day he was ill, and though for a brief while he rallied and went outside again he was broken, and after almost twelve months of waiting on Tuesday, July 10th, very quietly his Lord took lum home. There was • natural pride and dignity of bearing which remained until the very last. We never saw his in the ,!reels but what he was attired in hock coat and silk hat, By all ordinary eatimationa be would have been • turbulent and difficult patient, and yet. as hie /suffering increased the mellowness of his nature became more golden, seeking quite • strange and attrac- tive charm. Pride and patience were blended in him. He also possessed immense vitality. The doctor told as that he should have died nine months ago by all ordinary laws. His mind and memory were active until the end. He discuses. circuit matters of importance s few days before he died. The last book I found for him was Dr. Alex.der'a " Pulpit Prayers." Anticipa-ting the "Daily News" by six month. we talked over the subject of personal surety., and hewas continually thinking out new sermons. A little while ago he repeated many times the hymn " I'll praise my Maker," •whilet more recently his favourite has been "Jesus Lover of my soul" to "Elisabeth," played by his wife Elizabeth, who has been his ministering angel all hie daye.

The interment took places at Resale on Saturday, July 14th. , After a brief service In the home the cortege proceeded to ow church. Rev. George Hind paid a tender wee Aenlebroisis tribute to „re rftecta.se, and

to o

ffered Andrews, who waTw'uYp;esetst is spin' of her frailty and her eighty-flue years. Rev. L. Robinson offered prayer and AId. J. V. Mainprize read Psalm 103. The committal sentences were read and the service in the church was conducted by Revs. P. Tomlinson and T. Hacking, circuit ministers. Mrs. Andrewe has received many letters of touch-ing sympathy in her sad bereavement.

T. HACKING.

Oldham Centenary Celebrations. The centenary of Boerne-street Sunday-

school, Hollinwood, Oldham, lute been worthily celebrated. At the Saturday even-ing meeting Mr. T. Arson, to the joy of all wen able to preside. Peatministe G. Hunt, F. Humble and J. H. Johneon-eiteHren:,iindi:„,eignot bmd encourging, wort.

Oldham Second CirenitirLAtteenTar J.7 e res.nded. Revs. C. H. Ratcliffe and S. J. Hall, with Measly. T. Holden and A. Yeanday, took far:.., A climax to the hasty,

TIVTI'd Mrs. A. Yealtrare"y emanated

oinc cover the cost of the tea, which preceded the meeting, treating it . their Over wedding party. The dire following Rev. G. Hunt conducted the services with his old acceptance, and Rev. C. H. Ratcliffe conducted the afternoon, when the children gave delightful musical pieces and rendered " Menses of Galilee," guided by Min E. Wolaterieroft. Splendid

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detaila o the dale when she was a /scholar in Bourne-street The spode were conducted by Mien B. Axeon, and the prima were pre-sented by the Mayoress of Burnley. Rev. F. Humble took charge of the three swim. on the sawed Sunday. It was the crowning day, large companies greatly enjoying the mess and the aimpeg. The total finan. eild snit ie £21E, bat better still are the memorials amused and the gracious fresh maenad.. made.

A Book of Medltatloom.

•• A Certain Priest Retreat Meditations Bawd on St. Lae'. Gospel, By Rev. Bee. nerd M. Hancock." (Allen and Cowin. 3s, bd.) These meditations, though intended Eli Tilly Z., ottiame, ,ea rot

.a Church. The truths belong to oe all. The twelve sections, embracing the call and qualification. of three who are set apart for the ministry, all be found helpful to all. The medita-tions are searching, and as they call re up to the standard of ow Lord cannot hut he bene-ficial. 'Here ie a plainness, a simplicity of Ste and die es. about these addresses that .idely gat at yell. Their value lies largely in this fack •

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Romantic Story of Progress. Sta.-In the Leader of July 12th you

gave prominence to an article under the above title, the latter part of which was an appeal for a Church in which to house the young men who have been won.

For those who do not know and who may he interested, let MO say that our need is not to replace an already existing building; we have no church, all our meetings, mar g school, preaching ser- vices, aflernoon school, young men's Bible class and all other meetings are held in the one building we have, and I feel sure that if WC are to hold the young folk who have been so wonderfully gained for the Church we must have a new building, and that imm ediately.

Our Sunday-school workers have toiled heroically under the most trying condi-tions. There are many members of our Connexion of generous heart who, if they knew all that is being done at Vicar-street Church, would " dedicate of their goods to build and maintain the House of the Lord."-Yours, etc.,

JAMES BLOOMER. Shaw-rood, Dudley.

IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs. Nancy Lucas. Mrs. N. Lucas was the oldest member of

thesell, Circuit, having been a member for more than seventy years. She was born on September let, 1645. her mother being the Water of one of the ablest and most devoted ministers of an earlier generation, Rev. Eli Illingworth, while she inherited throngh her father the traditions of a long line of Noncon-formist ancestors. In early life she sere her heart to God, and to the end the motive that governed her life was the desire to honour Him. She married in 11369 William Clowes Lucas, a local preacher, class leader and• Sunday-school teacher of the finest Methodist type, a man of real distinction in bearing, in thought and in life. She was his unfailing support and true counsellor in all good works until his death in 1916. Their children were trained in definite Christian principles, and have grown up to take • prominent part in the work of our Church. In recent years Mrs. Lucas was keenly interested in mis.

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rk, 'ilVileeerseed:ensfonaatryth; Federa-tion. Her last public appewance wasewhan is her eighty-second year she pssaided at the diamond jubilee celebration of the church at South-parade, Ossett, as the oldest member. She was penetrated to the centre of her life

by Pir,:firel Christian convictions, and what

works were "bells of full tooted." Has end was in keeping with her life. She met death with serene courage in Christian faith and hope. in the Ot,re:srley7114:Lemr. d'am7Sloaild,h'etscseZt on July san. or umourners testified to the universal respect. Revs. W. Barton and E. Laceyre the officiating ministers, the latter of wh

weom M a choicely-

phrased address of much weight and beauty spoke of the nobleness. of her life, the power of her influence and the splendour of the heritage she had thus left to her children.

Mr. J. E. Allen. Mr. John E. Allen

' who died on Jane 6th,

was laid to rest in the New Jerusalem Church-yard, Chapelfield. He was fifty-ote years of age. He started life with a Fret promise of useful.. He Ise Primitive Methodist of lifelong wending, and came of a family who were et the earliest day. of our church. The local church at Chapel.ld had from him an intense devotion. He was for years organist and trust secretare, and took part m all branches of the church. He was a local preacher of wide acceptance and junior steward of the Bury Second Circuit at the time of his death. He leaves a widow, ono son and three daughters to mourn his loss. On Tuesday a service was conducted in the church by Rev. EL Dobinson, assisted by Alderman H. Hargreaves, Councillor T. Jack-eon, Mr. J. E. Southern, Mr. W. Garbutt and Mr. W. Derry. We were privileged to have such a roan w endowed, end his peeing will leave a vacant place for long in the life of the church and the community.

Shroweberse.Castle-court Chapel a.i• venture SORROW were preached oR Sunday by Mr. J. Bette in the morning and Rev. John R. Fellat night. The choir, under Mr. W. H. Carless, rendered an anthem. On Monthly Mr. S. J. Hayward presided over a lantern lecture by Rev. J. R. Fell. Great interest was taken in the remarkable develop merits at Kafae. Mr. A. Alger operated his lantern.

chiehseter.—Ws held our Sunday-school anniversary services on Sunday, the preacher being Rev. T. Raymond Stephenson, of Southwa, who served splendidly. AR the Free Church Sondayechoole of the city joined us in the afternoon, s representative of each

in taking part, presided over by Mr, Elston. Proceeds were above fast year.

" What the Church Thinks of - Herself."

Ste-The thoughtful and heart-search-ing article on " What the Church Thinks of Herself," by Rev. J. Lockhart, is with-out doubt a correct diagnosis of the present condition of the Church of God. There is little doubt in the minds of right-thinking men that the whole trend of the Church's condition goes to prose Gust we we living in a Larelicean age. It is pathetically true that the Church is rich, there is little difficulty in obtaining all the money she requires; that the Church is increased MI goods and has need of nothing. Yel the Lord's eyes like naming Ore are arching the Liddell depths and sees the Church's poverty of soul, blind-ness of vision, and lack of spiritual gills and graces. It is likewise true that II,, Lord depends upon His Church for the fulfilment of His Divine will. BM why did the writer end on such an Elijahrian dirge? May it not be that some thousands have not bowed the knee to Baal? Is it not conceivable that the Church's present condition is due to the fad that We have no desire to become the very 'best our-selves, and to we limit God's power and willingness to consummate a perfect Church in this present life?

It is quite true that devout minds are overwhelmed by the sense of their defect and moral inefficiency. We all know it only too well. But is there i10 grace to make us holy? Is there 103 power lo keel, us from sin? Is there no Holy Spirit to fill and endue us with might and impart some special gift for the edification of the Church? Surely it is time we gave God the credit both to will and to do in us now all that will enable us to fulfil His Divine commands. When the Church in-dividually and collectively sees antl knows that God is able Lo save to the uttermost, to MI the life with His fullness, to make us know the power of His resurrection by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost, then the Church will have a conquering, re-joicing meseage, an evangel which will hove the same effect as it had in apostolic days. The resolution al the next Confer-ence will then be one of praise RIIII thanksgiving for spiritual prosperity.-- Yours, etc., J. WHEELER.

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NOTES AND NEWS. The Approach to Union.

The United Methodist Conference has justified our confident expectation of a decisive vote in favour of the new method of approach to Union. A vole of 274 to 16 leaves no one in doubt that the United Methodists with ourselves are " all out " to secure this greatly to be desired con-summation. They, like us, have accepted the assurance of Wesleyan leaders that the new method of approach will enable then, to close up their ranks and secure the necessary majorities at their Con-ference which opens this week aL Liver-pool. As a demonstration of unity and good faith the decisions of the two 'Metho-dist ConferenceS already held are remark-able. They exhibit a spirit that has triumphed over many irritating delays, and tloat aL the end remains spacious enough Lo be patient and trusting. There are those who have declared this attitude to be weak and servile in both Churches, but they are wrong. There is neither weakness nor servility in standing by an ideal when that ideal is in danger through hesitation or opposition, lout only strength. It is in that strength that our case for Union rests, and we are content to leave it there. We have made it in-disputably dear to the world that we believe in Union, and in a specific scheme of Union. and by method of approach designed to meet the wishes of those who noarch most slowly. Thai is our lesti• mony to Union, and nothing can wipe it out. That is our witness to an ideal, and we have maintained iL with a tenacity that has refused to be shaken. IL now remains for the Mother Church of Metho-dism which invited or to this task. to return her sordid. Sloe bade us consider with her floe question of reunion, and we have done so. We have done iL faiWfally and courageously, and whilst we have never failed to recognise her traditions and her power we have betrayed no loyalties. The Christian world is wailing to know how she will meet this answer to loer question. The answer will soon he given. It is a solemn moment in the life of Wesleyan Methodism, and we pray that float great Church may be inspired to do a big and a momentous thing.

A Bishop on Union 'floe United Methmlist Conference

honoured the Bishop of Lichfield by inviting loin to be the chief guest al a luncheon. and the Bishop made a memor-able speech. He declared that our enemy was secularism—the organisation of society with God left out—and not each other. He acknowledged the debt that was owing to the Free Churches, and pleaded for a better umlerstanding between Anglicans and Methodists. Speaking of Union, he said "I welcome with nil my heart the movement you are ranking towards unity in Methodism, and if you find you have got to go to Parlia-ment to get what you want I can assure you the members of my own Choorch will do their Minost to help you. The unity of Nlethodison is an important step towards a greater and higher and fuller unity."

Slow but Sure? It looks us if this country would be the

lost of the Great Powers to sign the Kellogg pact. Germany, France and Italy have got ahead of US in the declaration of their intention to sign. and ours will he floe doubtful honour of " whipping in " the field. There is nothing to be proud of in that, but me are curiously indifferent as a nation to what other nations think of us. We pride ourselves on being " store," and if that leaves us open to the charge of being " slow," we accept it with an amused shrug of the shoulders. In this matter of the outlawing of war we have been more than usually slow. Sir Cecil Hurst, floe principal legal adviser of the Foreign Office, and who at Berlin has been in consultation with French and German jurists, returned a week ago. There must have been agreement as the German and French replies were soon on their way to Washington. Why have we needed to

wait so long before our Cabinet could meet? Is the British- mind so ponderous' in its movement that the German and the' French can he half way to the goal before! it leaves the mark? Or are we out lo; show the Americans that we refuse to Ire hustled by a nation that has refused to follow our lead in the past? Or have we' been doing things behind the scenes to') guarantee that when the pact is signed iti shall be worth something? We don't., know, but it comforts us to think so. We; shall feel more comfortable when we know that our signature is to be attached. j Should there be any failure to do that then' every Church in the land should petition' the Government to sign, and this should' be done at once. If—as we all expect—the Government should decide to follow the example of the Continental nations; then every Church in the land should give special thanks to God. The Kellogg pact does name. that there can never be war any more, but iL will make war more diffi-cult, and because it will do that iL will be the greatest International agreement ever recorded in the history of the world.

China. It is not to be wondeied at that the

Nanking Government should desire to he recognised by the Powers as the respon-sible Government of China. IL would be easy to deny that this was the case, but it is probably true to say that no other GosernmeM is now possible, and that recognition by the Powers would increase its stability. Al the Washington Garde, ence of 1921 there were eight Powers who accepted the 'broad principle of Chinese equality, and who recognised the neces-sity for the revision of the treaties. It is to these Posters that the Nationalist' Government of China now intends to turn for the carrying out of the policy underlying that principle. 1l is not to be expected that all of them will jump no the opportunity. It is likely that some one nation will loose to take the lead, and it is almost certain that all will wail on Great Britain for We are committed to treat with China as soon as we are assured that we lime a responsible Government to treat with. We may help to Lhe making of a responsible Govern-ment if we begin treating now.

Unemployment. II is impossible to calculate the distress

which must attend the ever-increasing tide of unemployment in this country. The latest figures are startling, and the probabilities ore that they will grow bigger. Nor is the slump confined to the coalfields. An official analysis shows that the depression in the pottery, hoot and shoe, wont textiles, linen, jute, tinplate, and shipbuilding trades, and in the dock, river and harbour services is really serious. In face of the hardship caused by the unemployment of 1,217,000 per-sons, the Mansion House Fund of 196,000 for the relief of the coalfields is a mere. bagatelle. Nor will the problem be solved by the transference of men from one place to another, although that may afford little help. The situation is clearly one with which the Government will have to deal, and that it is considering it is placed beyond doubt by the reports of our own deputation. They were profoundly im-pressed by the courtesy shown to them. by the patient hearing they received, and by the evident anxiety of the Government to find out the best stay of grappling with the difficulty. It is admittedly a vast and an intricate task, for it calls for some-thing more than the ,mere giving of doles. The preservation of a workman's self-respect is as important as the filling of his stomach, and for that imagination and Maldive of an entirely new order are required. The raising of the school age and the subsidising of youth that it may remain at school may yet be found one of the means to that end. The pensioning of men at an earlier age may be another. This means money, but it reeves the market less crowded, and it is money spent to the best advantage. In the meantime it is the duty of all who are able to succour those who in this indua• trial struggle ore felling by the way.

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United Methodist Conference. OVERWHELMING MAJORITY FOR UNION.

BY REV. T. A. THOMPSON, B.Sc.

fn considering the question of Methodist Union al Hanley the United Methodist Con-ference had much similarity to our own Con- ference at Southport. Discussion centred round a delaying amendment, which proposed reference to the quarterly meetings. The supporters of the amendment, as with us, sometimes wondered far enough away from their thesis, and diverged into anti;Union generalitim. The whole discussion 14119 marked by brotherliness and good temper; Rod, finally, as at Southport, only a few were found to favour the remittance to the lower

. courts, and on the succeeding vote, for and against the Union CommitMe's proposals, the minority against sank lower still. The amendment secured 22 votes, and area opposed by 262. The committee's resolution was car-ried by 272 to 16, and the final vote, authoris-ing the President to sign the draft of the Enabling Bill, showed 249 in favour and 13 win., The scene rose to an impressive climax when the President, Rev. C. Stade-ford, proceeded to affix his signature to the Draft Bill. The Conference stood, all except

minority_ smaller even than that of the voting. Visitors in the gallery rose too, and when the ceremony was complete delegates and hearers joined in a, sonorous and yet re strained Doxology. It was a piece of ritual deeply felt.

One missed in the opening the excellent and ell.reasoned spoken resume to which Rev. S.

Horton has accustomed us. The necessary facts were supplied in the print of the.11lue Book, and Rev. II. Smith, the General Secre-tary, contented himself with a brief reference to the documents, and formally moved the adoption. One portion of the printed state. meet at• first rather putding. It rap. peered that the quarterly meetings had had sent down to them an intimation of the changes, which, after agreement by the three Conferences, wem last inserted into the Union scheme—,the added patagraph to the declared statement and the preface to the sm- tion dealing with the sacraments. From seven of the quarterly meetings replies had been received. The number caused per-

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1,}O'erecii.17"' The critical amendment, on which deb..

mom, was framed to express, " That, in view of the altered terms affecting the scheme of Methodist Union, we resolve to submit the altered conditions to the quarterly meetings to be voted upon, such votes to be recorded." Mr. W. S. Welch, of London, moved this. He believed in unity but not in uniformity. Much that had been said for Methodist Union couId be said of the union of the whole of Christendom. They would welcome (rater. nity such as had been manifested in the visit of the Bishop of Lichfield to their Conference, hot did not need therefore to porn out their souls in penitence for schism. There was no need for any penitence over the conviction

rO'lli7brILVed70YillP=lledWiirril0T;71nt 1.1 all of .them to be kings and priests unto God. He was afraid they were too - precipi• tate in giving away their spiritual posse,.

'liana. Their leaders had made Unimn seem like a cry of despairing entreaty. They had given way and complied, and had now the task of keeping the people patient for five years. And even al, that the parent Church was not to be committed till 1931. There was, moreover, such a rise of power in their own Church at present that they need not clamour for Union m a matter of life and death. The course he proposed woulddiscover if there cods enthusiasm enough among their people to make Union inevitable. ' They could never be made one in a refrigerator. As the speaker proceeded to mpreas hie desire for that warmer climate in which Union could alone be effectively consummated ripple. of laugh-ter broke over the Conferenm,which Mr. Welch countered by observing, " I see where your theughts are, but I'm trying to save you from what you have in mind."

The amendment was seconded by Rev. F. H. 3:Thornton, of Leeds. In face of the seeming rebuff administered by the last Wesleyan Conference, the precipitate eagm. ness of the U.M. leader. for Union wee vir-

. =114:,r1IFI:r,ligftyu,n1,7,12! pg; wWemre Lei, compromised by men nervom through

age and deferred hope. Could Unioniets afford to ignore the recent. signs of the Limes? There was the attitude of the Scottish Church; which,' after thirty year of move-ment. towards. Union, was preparing to affirm the rights of freedom end to allow contract-ing...et. There vim the action of Parliament upon the proposed Revised Prayer Book. !ornament had - stood for the rights of people who were out of agreement with the manner miggested by their leaders. He warned them that Parliament might reject an Enoblirii Bill. that was not proved to have .11- popular support, and he urged them to

seek a clearer ascertainment of their denomi-national. opinion.

Rev. R. Noble, of Bury, presented an effec. lave answer to the sponsors of the amendment. His quarterly meeting, he said, had con-sidered the information sent down to them and no exception had been taken. If a vote had been wanted the vote would have been unanimous. He asked, was there any real disposition on the part of their people to have the matter remitted to them? What wm called apparent indifference was really settled pinion. The veat body of United Metho-dists considered the matter as definitely dealt with and resolved. Their attitude was : "Do not come asking again. Get III with the job." He wished Wesleyan Methodiam. had taken a larger view. Five years seemed a long delay, and that delay was the cause of any immediate

irz;thlthy. be clear any ponaibility for rejection or

delay.

HIVE. thEloPt:creonfltelettr7"Mga'n},nwibtrt him had the conviction that vital principles were stake. He was told that, the pats

i■:igcrt,"nlOrbewiTnd 'agentidlorn7:1■/tionT, but we to harmonious working. Th

ldbiZatItirees' in their ow past gh. orye had never arisen aver n doctrine, "but always over matters of proctice. They had been mined in practising the doctrine of the priesthood.of believers, and now they were being invited to make a breach in that prac-tice by refusing their local preachers, unless licensed, the nght - to administer the Sacra-ment. The Wmleyans had allowed their church courts to vote time and time again.

Rev. H. Smith summed up in a forceful re. buttal,of the arguments for the ementIntent. As many d'e,'Io' t er1„cl:tsntar Lea

exactly had the United Methodists consulted theirs. Ile wished thosewho spoke against the Union propmals would read the actual Union °amine. There, in the forefront of the paragraphi dealing_ with the' Sacrament, was an explicit affirmation of the priesthood of all believer. The proposals meant, not that laymen were unfit, but that for the sake of order and administration .01110 eort, of authori-sation needed to be conveyed. A. it was now, it was not the right of any and every layman to come up to United 3lethodism and my, " I'm going to administer the Sacra mein." The proposal. were really demo.

cjitt'iter 11/471.Pre"e'n'tr'.,:xrdoi;;Ieva. the tut aut.horisation of their. quarterly meeting, which would be endorsed by COnference. He asked them to consider what would be the effect next week on the Wesleyan Conference if the amendment proposed were to be passed that day. It would be open for anybody to move in the Wesleyan Assembly that until United Methodism had settled where it wm on this matter no further steps be taken. This, whatever the intention of it, was in effect a wrecking amendment.

Al the clone of the proceeding the Presi-dent invited words of greeting front the repro-sentativea on the platform of the other Metho-dist Churches. Rev. E. Aldorn French, for the Wealeyans, and Rm. J. O. Dowse and B. Horton for ourselves, received an emphatic welcome, and each in turn spoke in happy vein.

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the Apmtles, Volume 2." Edited by Rev. James Hastings, D.D. (" Speaker's Bible Office, Aberdeen. I,. 6d. mt.) This volume, which completes the mmmentary on the Ac., maintains the high level of its pre. deceasors and justifies the chinas of the editors. It is a demonstration of the method of making preaching perennially fresh. No individual could possibly commit all the litera-turethat has been skimmed of its best thought and preserved as illuminative material of textual treatment; only a .left of skilled reader could produce so complete a 111210- MI,. There are fall-length sermons by Dr. J. H. Morrison on "The Council of Jeru-salem," " The Chriatian Thesis " and "Cheer-fulness" which are modela of up-to-date preaching. Shorter discourses deal with " Cilicenship," " The Riesling_ of

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PRESIDENT'S ExcseEMse es. — July 22nd and 23rd, Hinckley.road, Leicester; 24th, Sileby; 25th, G.M.C., Cradley Heath; 26th, Royal Garden Party; '28th, Aged Miners' ]tomes, Hnswell Moor.

NICE-PRESIDENT'S ENGAGEMENTS. — July 22nd, MonkgaM, York.

• • • • • • The President of Conference (Rev. J. G.

Bowran), Mrs. Bowran and Miss llowran have received invitations to the Royal Garden Party for Thursday, July 26th.

. . . .

Rev. W. T. Groves, of lkot Eknene, who ,has served nineteen years In Africa, will be returning to the Homeland during the

early ;tutu. After this long period on the foreign NH Mr. Groves proposes to take a home circuit from the Conference of 1929, and is open to consider an invita-tion. During his ministry in Nigeria there have been witnessed very many con-aersions, thousands having been won to the Lord Jesus. ......

Rev. S. Rowley writes "Our Foreign Office would appear to need speeding up in its response to the call of America. Can our churches help by writing to the Foreign Minister and the Prime Minister at once? On a vital question like the • Outlawry of War ' we ought to demand emphatically of our Foreign Minister: • Sign the l'eace Pact,' and • Do it now.' This seemingly undue caution is dis-

turbing, and needs watching. Act at once! "

In connection with the :Ministers' Anni-versary of the Stoke Newington Circuit arrangements have heen made for special services at Northwold-road and Stamford Hill on Sunday next, July 22nd. On ;Thursday, 26th inst., the President-Desig-nate (Rev. J. H. Saxton) will preach et Northwold-road at ff 30, lea will follow, then at 8 o'clock a great meeting will Commence. Mr. Saxton's visits to London are very rare. We anticipate that there will be a large congregation, and that many will avail themselves of the privi-lege of hearing him.

Yesterday, July 18th, Rev. Joseph Johnson completed forty-six years in the active ministry, forty of which have been spent consecutively in London. This is a great record and as honourable as great. Through all this long period Mr. Johnson has never been without some urgent denominational task to which he has given the full strength of mind and heart, with results that will ever reflect upon his unique and forceful ministry. His fourteen years spent at Stoke Newington in his early years witnessed nothing less than a spiritual revolution at Northwold-road Church, which became the centre of a great work. The whole circuit re-eponded to his gallant leadership. This work marked out Mr. Johnson as the suc-cessor of Rev. Jam. Flanagan at St. George's Hell, where he spent thirteen years in the successful development of that strong mission centre. He also served rts Book Steward et Holborn Hall for flee years, and is now In his eighth year on the Fast London Mission, all the properties of which have been cleared of debt 'during his superintendency. During these forty years he bas added 9,250 Lo the church membership, and has raised for denominational and social purposes 6150,000. He founded the Orient.. and Poor Children's Seaside Home, Weetetiff. on-Sea, more than twenty years ago. and built the Sistera• Settlement and Training

. Home, Old Kent-road, and the Cripples' Hall, adjoining St. George's Hall, sirteen yea. ago. This is one of the moat re. Markable records of any denomination. Happily Mr. Johnson le still pursuing his career as vigorously as in earlier years.

During lbe absence of Rev. J. E. Ellwood in Canada from July 14th to September 12th, all donations for Lhe Clapton Mission will he gratefully received and acknowledged by hit col-league, Rev. A. Hughes, 109, Mayola-road, Claplon, E_ 5.

• We are glad tee team Thai Re*. 'A. *heron has been able tee be removed to St. Leonards-on-Sea, the latest Informa-tion being that be Is steadily improving. ,This will afford much gratification to all Sea . friend.,

Rev. Alfred Parkin, of Grantham, will conduct an evangelistic campaign at Yar-mouth from July 29th to August 5th. He will preach at the Temple on the first Sunday, and at Queen's-road Church on the second Sunday. During the meek he proposes bolding special services on the beach for young people in the mornings, and at night for the crowd. Mr. Parkin will welcome the help of all who are visit-ing Yarmouth on the above dates.

Rev. G. Tulip Scotl has served the Car-lisle Circuit with great success for the past len years, and on leaving received tangible tokens of regard. The Moor and Corporation attended the Sunday morning service in Cecil-street, and on Monday a largely attended meeting was held in the Church Hall. Mr. C. N. Taylor pre-sided, and during an interval in the pro-gramme Mr. Foster presented Mr. Scott with an illuminated address and a wallet of Treasury notes; and Mrs. Stubbs, Presi-dent of the Women's Missionary Federa-tion, presented Miss Scott with a gold wristlet watch on behalf of the Federation. The chairman said Miss Scott had not occupied the pulpit, but she had occupied

it‘tiVXItli,h,:htes7r,rse7.7.!=a 01 the small places had been little short of wonderful.

• • .... . The tragic passing of Mrs. J. Sproston,

of Headingley, Leeds, has evoked wide-spread sympathy for the bereaved hue-

Imnd and Many friends will recall her devout and quiet life, her gentleness and persistence in all that WAS good, and her unremitting service at Craven-road Mission and subsequently at Jubilee Church, associated with Belle Vue Circuit. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sproston gave many years of self-denying and enriching service to the mission, together with the gifted members of their family. The eventide of life had come to them after many strenu-ous years wherein at times deep shadows had fallen upon them through bereave-ment. Hopes were cherished that the evening which WSe bright would be pro-longed. The change came suddenly. In her seventy-sixth year she was accidentally run over by a motor, and life quickly passed away. She was the delight of he family and the gracious friend of a wide curd,. Mr. and Mrs. Sproston had cek-heated their golden wedding, and were full of anticipation of their diamond jubilee. Around the bereaved husband there gathers in his deep sorrow in his advancing years not only the devotion of his family but the admiration of all those who have known his truly noble and heroic life.

Rev. John Bradbury last week preached at successful circuit gatherings held at Sullon-in-Ashfield, Helloed and Grant-ham. On the next two Sundays he firoetehaensurudn 1.1.zrectill!itepiet of Man.

Sunday-school anniversary In the Castle Grounds on Sunday next, and to preach in our beautiful Bucks-road Church, Douglas, on July 29th.

•By• • • • • • v the will of the Late Mrs. M.

• K.

Markwell the Ministers' Friendly Society benefits tee the amount of 6452. Mr. Markwell was the widow of Rev. T. Markwell.

Al. the conclusion of the evening service at Claplon Park TabertmeJe last Sunday occasion wee taken to bid God-speed to Rev. J. K. and Miss Ellwood before their holiday in Canada. Mr. S. R. Jenkinson, on behalf of the lay preachers and congre-gation, paid high tributes to Me. EIl wood's ministry, and assured him of their wishes for a health-giving holiday. Mr. R. Hembro voiced the good wishes of the young people generally. in an interesting speech. " To many in Clairton J. K. Ell-wood meant Jolly Kind Ellwood." Messrs. Hornegold and Stutchberry also added their good wishes. Then Mr. J. T. Juniper (circuit steward) 'spoke feelingly of his fel-lowship with his minister, and made pre-eenLations of books to-Me. and Miss Ell-wood, both of whom happily responded. The singing of " Blest be the tie that binds " ended a memorable service.

The friends of Rev. A. E. Willcox will be glad to know that he is speedily re-covering from his recent nervous break-down, and Is expecting to begin ids work in Rochdale in the course of a few weeks.

A splendid meeting was held at Sale, Man-chester Filth, where he has been serv-ing as second minister, to wish him God-speed. All societies were represented, and many testimonies were given to the excellence of his work. Mr. Willcox re-ceived a wallet containing Treasury notes as an expression of the affection in which he has been held, and his site and sons also have received expressions of regard from the various organisations in the cir- cuit. •

Rev. J. Tolefree Parr is serving the British and Continental Touring Club as Chaplain at Macolm, near Bienne, Switzer- land, for the whole of July. During August he has engaged to preach for Dr. Herbert Gray, Crouch Hill Presbyterian Church; Rev. J. Smith Wood, M.A., Trinity Presbyterian Church, Clapham; Rev. Stanley Mussel], M.A., Clapham Con-gregational Church; and Rev. H. E. Den-nis, Battersea Congregational Church. Mr. Parr will preach the oMcial sermon in September in connection with the annual conference of the National Band of Hope Union eel Northampton, in Ketter-ing-road Church.

Mr. F. L. Atkinson, who for ten years has been the president and teacher of the Institute Bible-class al. Endcliffe Church, Sheffield, has recently received the Conner-hit. Diploma for long service. Forty years ago he was a scholar at Belle Vue Church, Leeds, and subsequently became leader of the Bible-class which for many years was conducted by the late Mr, William Beckworth. After serving the churches and schools at Hastings and Mansfield he removed to Sheffield, Abbey-dale Circuit, where he now labours. The diploma was presented by Rev. E. E. fab-ling at the close of the evening service of the school anniversary. Mr. Jobling spoke most appreciatively of the work in which Mr. Atkinson is engaged and his devotion lo the young people. Mr. Atkin-son represented the Sheffield District at the Southport Conference.

• * Broughton Church, Brigg Circuit, has

been favoured by a splendid gift from Mr. George Milson, one of the most respected members. Mr. Milson, on his own mill.- live, has installed at modern heating apparatus in the chapel al a cost of about 6100. The apparatus replaces an un-sightly stove. He desired his gift to be counted as an acknowledgment of the grace of God shown to him through a long life. Mr. Milson is a nephew of the late Rev. Parkinson Milson, and his grandmother, Ales. Neale. was the fins to open her house for preaching al Broughton nearly a hundred years ago.

. v . Mr. Frank Davey, an accepted candidate

foe our ministry, and a local preacher on the Harringay and Finchley Circuit, has taken the Bachelor of Science degree of the London University with First Class Honours. He will spend the next year in research work for the Master's degree.

Mr. John Eric Roberts, of Hopelown Church, Normanton, has gained his B.Sc. degree (with First Class Honours) at Leeds University. He was also awarded a Uni-versity Scholarship tenable for two years in the Physics Department for Ree.tech. Mr. Roberts is an earnest worker in the Sunday-school and Endeavour Society, and is also a candidate for the Plan.

Reference was made by Rev. G. Den-man, at Russell-street Church, Willenhall, on Sunday evening, to the passing of Rev. F. R. Andrews, a former minister, and a resolution of sympathy forwarded to the family.

Councillor W. W. Mather has been elected an Alderman of the Blyth Town Council. He is a local preacher, and has been for many years superintendent of the school at New Delaval, where he re-sides. Alderman Mather leads a busy life, but in it all he sets a fine example of loyalty to his church. He is rarely absent Iran any service, Sunday or week-day.

Stretford Church (Manchester) will celebrate its jubilee in October. In anti-cipation of this two stained-glass win-dows will be erected in the church in memory of the first trustees; also it is intended to have the church redecorated and the organ enlarged. Two features of the celebration will be the gift of a Bible to every scholar in the school, and a Pro-cession of witness through the main streets of the town. Ministers who have served in the circuit will conduct the Sunday services, and old scholars take part in the social gatherings.

• • • • • • • A resolution urging the Government to

sign the Kellogg Pact without delay was unanimously passed by the Russell-street, Willenhall, .ngregation on Sunday evening.

...... • • • Bradford Seventh Circuit (Idle and

Calverley) has contributed the ercellenl sum of £40 7s. 6d. to the two Millers' Funds, those of the Leader and the Con-ference. The circuit consists of 310 members ; its contributions therefor. average something like half-a-crown per member.

Miss Marjorie Steen, daughter of Rev. E. A. Steen, was recently warded the dip-loma A.L.C.M. at the age of fifteen.

An ArreatIng Book.

"The Road to God." By Dr. Wilfred Monod, B. Ls L., translated by Mrs. R. C. Gillis. (A. and C. Black. hi.) This is one of the most stimulating and suggestive books we have read for some months. It provokes the mind and expands It outlook. It is closely written, there is no waste in the language, sad no Lime is lost in bringing the reader up against the great things of the deepest religious consequence. If ley preachers, andministers, too, of the Church would read and study Ws truly great book they would find sermons growing in their own minds with the strong impulse to declare their message. IL is a book to know through and through. Bishop Sederblom and Dr. A. E. Garvie give it their most cordial com-mendation. The volume contains three parts Man Revealed to Himself Through His Divergence from the Animal; Man Revealed to Himself by the Son of Man; and Man Revealed to Himself by the New Birth. Under each head there are many sections of fruiLfril shady. The Bugg.. Scripture readings and extracts after each chapter are taken chiefly from French anther, and are grouped for meditation. For a Fellowship Circle or for private seedy this volume will rank among the hest. Incidentally, it intro. duces the student to the choicest religious writers of France. A book of this type studied by the cultured youth of the Chant.: would be beyond price.

Churches and People.

)in-4 19, 1928. THE METHODIST LEADER. 463

One of the first. letters I opened this morning was from H. It contained a copy of - The Little Pilgrim," and at the bottom of the letter woe this--(age 11). Well, Kathleen, I am delighted to know that anybody so young reads my column, and it was very kind of you to do your bit to help. I have three correspondents wailing for the directions for making the three useful things I mentioned last week. I had only one copy of those instructions, and they have been lent. As soon as they return I will type copies and send them to O. C. E., I. W., and J. W. I want to thank J. P. for the poem returned, and N.P., Sister H., and S. D. for their kind letters.

I. J. sends a long letter, and wishes me to send her thanks to all of you who sent The Starless Crown." I am more than glad that we got the poem so easily, for 1. J. has been a great sufferer, and has not known what it is to be well for thirty-three years. One of my regular corre. epondents sends me a little verse—she heard it during a sermon whilst she was on her holidays—and if the preacher gave them nothing but this tiny goldmine of wisdom he gave them a great deal Let Love adorn your actions, Let Reason be your guide; Never use a crowbar Where a key can be applied." I am afraid some of our actions are not adorned by Love; they are sadly disfigured by Fear, Suspicion, and worse things. Superstition and Prejudice guide us far more often than we care to admit, and so, in dealing with our fellows, we use the wrong instruments. Love would provide us with a key, but we seize the crowbar supplied to us by false guides and do untold damage. Most folks beasts are locked boxes. They open easily enough to the right key, but the crowbar wounds, tears, and sometimes breaks the box and its contents. Some people are gifted with that fine intuition and insight that pre-vents them ever using the crowbar. We call the gift tact, and blessed are they who have it; but it can be cultivated. " Christina " would like to know of anybody who is interested in work amongst children other than in the Sunday-school and Christian Endeavour. Several of my correspondents run boys' and girls' clubs, I know. Will they all write and tell Christina " what they do and say at their meetings, and tell of any way in which they interest the young folk? Christina has ideas for winter work in her Young Ciusaders' League which she will pass on in return. (Perhaps S. T. will write again now.) Christina's letters are always stimu-lating. I nearly always agree with her. This time there is one thing I do not agree with, and one way in which she has misunderstood me. I did not mean when I said, " In order to cure snobbishness we should forget possessions and look al the person," that it did not matter how those possessions were earned. I said look at the parses," and I mean that. If he has earned his wealth by sweating other folk, by treating them as slaves, the marks of his behaviour will be in his character. He will be hard, cruel and unworthy of respect. Any so-called respect paid to him isliecause of what he owns, and is !snob-bishness in a most unpleasant form. Christiana goes on to say (and, mind, she includes herself, because' he admits that we are all snobs tosome extent) that snobbishness inside the Church is Un-pardonable." Of course, we people who are members of the Church should have a better grasp of Christ's teaching than to be snobs; but the Church Is composed of human beings, not angels, and some of us ere very queer creatilres. I would hesitate to use the word ". un-pardonable." Tbackenly said that it is impossible to live In our date of moiety and not be a snob. We breathe it from our infancy. Our nine are gentlemen " if they go to a certain placer'. he educated; otherwise they are not. What rubbish I And lake the use of the word " lady." I confess I hare not yet been able to under-stand what la meant. by that word as com-monly used. Perhaps you know that very funny story about a woman'. institute. A report waa sect to the loud paper which said that the committee of the momen's institute consisted of three women, two

nreater's mile." For isdiea and the whool Pure tmebbialmeas that takes some host-ing. Let us try to we that we are not

guilty of and surely the word woman " is good enough for all of us. Somewhere, the other day, I saw this : Blessed are they who are pleasant to live with." I heard of a girl who com-plained that her father attended church—more than that, he Was an official—but his bad temper and general ungraciousness made him a nuisance al home, and they were all glad when he weal out. The mother, who made no profession of re-ligion, was always kindly. Temperament counts fore great deal. The mother was perhaps naturally sweet, and the father may have had an enlarged liver. SWI, this state of things should not he. Liver or no liver, Christianity ought to make us

Rev. O. FAIRFOOT. A large company gathered at Melbourne-

road Church to hid farewell to Rev. G. Fair-foot, who has completed his probation on Leicester Third Circuit. Rev. E. Barrett,

presided, sod otredd,in.i.h hearty

Mewl. J. I.,ee (circuit steward), Alderman A. Hill (junior steward), F. R. Purdy and E. W. Powell. Supplementary to gifts from the Cumenstreet and Humberstoneroad Churches, Mr. Powell, on behalf of the Mel-bourne-road and North Evington Churches, presented Mr. Fairfoot with a wallet con. taining £10.

Rev. A. VICKERS. Rev. A. Vickers has just completed a term

of five yarn t Sowerby Bridge, and each church has paid its tribute of esteem and gratitude. Gifts have been made by New. road Married ladies' class, silver and oak candlesticks with clock to match; church, school and choir, handsomely fitted week-end case. Mytholrnroyd Jacobean oak gate-

loagote,d1:saeblyle'ret:rbeto'; zler:Onic. tainiog notes. Worley Clough : Mahogany display cabinet and plant stand. Harland ) Ratio eiderdown and dessert set,

Rev. F. HOLMES. The ministry of Rev. F. Holmes at Hinck-

ley-road, Leicester, wss brought to a close on Sunday. Large congrega.ions listened to the beloved minister, who was in fine form. The Sacrament following the evening ser• vice was attended by about 150 members, at which nine young people were received into membership, a beautiful tribute to a very

nistry. On Monday aharapryearr=lasleld, under the chair-manshicia of Mr. J. H. Morton (circuit

joy and )1.hataMst for sre=;:eadrs !Thadpepe; service were given by Messrs. E. P. Bent, G. C. Clarke, Revs. W. S. C. Leach and G. W. Meadley. An Underwood portable typewriter and cheque were given to Mr. Holmes by Mr. S. F. Clements. Three Pyrex glass silver.mounted dishes and a case of stainless cutlery were given to Mrs. Holmes by Mr. S. J. Stableford. A parcel of bookswas presented to Mies Connie Holmes by Miss 0. Hill on behalf of the Beginners' and Primary Department. Other love gifts have deo been gross by the •' Women's Own." Mrs. W. Neale had previonaly presented Mre. Holmes with s silk bedspread.

• Rev. F. DAT-

A limp company of representatives of the East Denham Circuit assembled at the fare. well service of Rev. F. Day. Mr. E. J. H. Groom presided, and Mears. A,,Parfilt, B.

Deiti;ht% t=o;;ICie"a:gicLiritileter the

trpb.are. Staten. ters'erfa. At the claw of the evening service Mr.0.,Brett,

C.C., poits of the loss the circlet was shataining in the removal of their minister.

Rev. W. T. COLE. A farewell meeting was held at Lang.,

-road Church, fffieffiekl, to wish Clod 'rspeed M

rs Rev. W. T. and M. Cole, who are emoving to the Clay Cross Circuit. Presentations of a cue of cutlery end umbrellas were made, and abort addresses given by Meows. W. H. Silva., Y. X Day, J. Wright, Prof. I. C. F. Statham and Mrs.•Wright.

Rev: T. SANDFORD. On Sunday evening Bev. T. Sandford

preached his farewell woman to s geed con-gregation. On Mondey evening amen) of the moistens of the town joisu,1 to pay their tl .phidep to doe.te the tome. Wont, o

spelma by Menace. W. Dear, R. Wyeth, W. Besets

pleasant to live with. I know a woman who goes to every service at church and fills up.the reel of her time nag, nag, nag-' ging al home. Can you wonder her children haven't much time for church-going? A man may preach the finest sermon possible, but if he is constantly grumpy and selfish at home his wife will be little impressed by his eloquence. " There's no place like home." (All we can say of some homes is that we hope there isn't.) II we are to be good adver-tisements for religion we must make mit-homes sweet, bright places, with " An ear that wait. to catch A hand upon the latch, A step that hastens its sweet reel to win; A world of care without, A world of strife shot out, A world of love shut in." Address your letters to MARGARET HAR-WOOD, c/o the Editor, The Methodist Leader, 17, Farringdon-street, London, E.C. 4.

(circuit steward). Rev. T. Sandford was the recipient of a gold watch andMrs. Sandford of a beautiful salad bowl boom the Sisterhood and a from handbook fm the Primary Depart- ment of School sod Junior C.E. Miss Hopkins qf a handbag.

Rev. W. EASEY. A strenuous five years ministry in the

Enfield Circuit wee wound op M a largely att

ended jcsirreZilecl'oti'Eyhelt!`2111Z:Bianti Mr. D. Britton, who,with the circuit steward (Mr. C. Winter) and Meier.. Watson, Wiegress, W. Cooper and J. Jordan, paid tribute to Ike excellent work accomplished by Mr. Eacey. Rev. W. F. Elmore alms added words of thanks for the Free Chmches. During the evening Mr. C.. M. Clarke red dered several cornet Bolos. In Presenting a gold watch to Mr. Emmy and elver servers to Mrs. Easey, the wish was expreesed that the state of Mr. Easey's health would speedily Improve.

Rev. A. E. H. TUCKER. An affectionate farewell to Rev. A. E. H.

Tucker took place at Queen's.road, and attracted a very representative audience. The chair was taken by Mr. Geo. Groom. who, despite his eighty odd years, is still clew in thought and active in service. Speakers from the various societies and from the Endeavour voiced the high appreciation which Mr. Tucker's six years' work has deserved and gained. Rev. J. W. Venable, spoke of his brotherliness, ability and industry, and Mr. R. W. Trower, circuit steward, expressed gratitude for Mr. Tucker's helpful ministry. As a tangible token of these sentiments he presented to him a wallet of Treasury notes.

Rev. MARMADUKE ROBINSON. A circuit gathering to bid farewell to Bev.

and Mrs. M. Robinson on their departure for South Wales was held at Fishburn Park, Whitby •m Monday. The gathering took the form of a social, which included glees by the Church-dreet and Fishburn Park choirs. The circuit steward, Mr. Geo. Wood, presided, and halfway through the programme • pre-sentation was made to the minister and his wife. Appropriate addresses were given by Messrs. J. Newt., W. P. Moray and R. H. Emerson, all of whom spoke of the eucceesful ministry of Mr. Robinson. Mrs. Crawtherna a so

orn"a'n tritelMisses iolsZeoan. silver tea service and a beautiful tray were grace-fully promoted by Mr. Wood, a hand-panned cushion having previously been given to Mrs. Robinson by the W.M.F.

Rev. A. R. WIGHTMAN. A farewell meeting in connection withthe departure of Rev. A. R. Wightman, of Swindon Second Circuit, was held in the Regent-strmt School, when Mr. W. E. Morse, J.P., presided over a large audience. Mr. Morse paid great praise to the work of Mr. Wightman. The Mayor (Aid. 1V. Webb, J.P.). Rev. Ed_gar Jones, Messrs. J. Matthew, B. Harding, Carle, Elkins, Weston, R. G. Pockett and Miss Cook also added their eulogies. Mr. Morse preeented Mr. Wightmen with a wallet motaining £16 10e. from the circuit. Mrs. A. E. Hard-ing presented a handbag to Mrs. Wighborin and s week-end travelling case to Miss Wightman.

Ross. H. BENNETT and W. J. HEMP. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Hemp have been most

heartily wellisomed by the friends in North Within= Circuit, Norfolk. On Sanday, July fhb, Mr. Hemp preached to large con. gregations. Os tAe Monday a recognition service woe held_, at wbrek the anent teward., Me. J. Blown and Mr. Geo. Hill,

presidea. Addeemee .1 welcome were given Tawas. represents.. of soesesee end Rev. — Bunter (Wesleyan). A mange

from the Rhoeymedre Women's Own, where Mrs. Hemp had rendered such splendid service, was well received. At the same meeting were offered

n Bennett the attain- ment

of -fifty years' service in our ministry,

the last ten of which have been spent in the North Walsham Circuit. Many very high tributes werepaid lo the splendid service. both have rendered, a. great pleasure was exprmsed because Mr. and Mrs. Bennett have decided to spend their years of retire-anent in North Walsimns. A cheque was pre-sented to Mr. Bennett by Mr. J. Bloom on behalf of the circuit, and Mr. Popsy pre. stinted a purse of gold to Mrs. Bennett on behalf of We Christian Endeavour.

Rev. W. SCOTT BOSENCE. The departure of Rev. and Mrs. Bosence

from Eastbourne and Hastings brought to,

large company Whitleyroadfguth Wednesday. The previous Sun-day Mr. Dosence preached to large congrega-tions. Alderman J. Prior, J.P., p elided, and spoke of the excellent work at Whitley-road by both the minister and his wife. Me.; H. Lunn and Means. B. A. Ray and 1-1., Apps (stewards) bore testimony to the ogee: lion and esteem Use churches had for Mein pastor. Mr. Bewley (Free Church Council secretary) testified to the work of Mr:l Bosence in the town generally, and Rev. W.; Silver, B.A., B.D. referred to his inbred( Ls temperance work sod the Busday-schoo( Usion. Mr. 0ycoo, on circuit, presented Me. Bounce with a malls of Treasury notes, and Me.. Sharman, on behalf of the Women's Meetings, presented Mrs. Hawses with a beautiful Bandalasta rosebowl.

Rev. W. E. FARNDALE.

On Sunday Rev. W. E. Ferndale conducted the last of his public mrvices, and on Mon-

day evening town and circuit joined to ex,

raTd:11ZirArdZiit'lla'yes eeorv!'''c and Mr.re-

markable, and on the Mooney" eveningi well-filled church indicated the place Mr. and Mos. Ferndale have in the hearts of the people. fitr. R. Davies, circuit steward, pre-sided. Rev. David Cooke conveyed greetings from No. 1 Circuit; Rev. H. Bulcock, M.A., spoke for the Council of Christian Congrege-tions. AId. R. J. Russell paid tribute foe the Free Church Council. Rev. W. Usher, B.A. mentioned the invigorating effect of Mr. Farndale's membership on the Liverpool Church Council. Then came tributes from the frost, the leaders, the school, sisterhood,

kdre's",0fhreenhICreTihrt4'ate rho Aol

Tangible expressions were in abundance:— Wallet and £40, from Mount Tabor and Irby), mahogany typing table, New Ferry; £5 5, 6d. Poulton; with other gifts from

'eTi'illC, Cliiii12' 11‘a.r"Froddre°!:'eferi'rTd3TuTigeer.! ous prosier.; also Miss Enid Ferndale and Master James Ferndale. All hearts were full as Mr. Farndale gave his final message.

Rev. THOMAS GLASSBY. On Itfonday a representative gathering of

the Great YarmouthCircuit assembled to express good wishes ID Rev. Thomas and Mrs. Glassby, who are leaving after four years of successful ministry. The circuit steward, Mr. W. J. Bishop, presided, and spoke of the aplendid work .of both Mr. and Mn. Glassby. Other speakers followed, appreciation being 'expressed of the visitation of the people, which has been such a feature of their minis-try. Rev. C. H. Spivey paid a very sincere tribute to the close fellowship of his coh league, and expressed his good wishes to Mr.• and Mrs. Classby for success in their new, sphere at Sheffield. Mr. Bulls made a presort. tation of a handsome clock in rosewood case wall Westminster chimes, suitably inscribed. Mr. Glassby, in replying, spoke of the many friendships made in the district. The mem-bers of the Women' s Own made a present, tion of a silver cream and eager bowl and, silver tray, suitably inscribed. Mrs. Glaseby, spoke of the joy she had experienced in her work amongst, the women of the churrhee.

Reopening at Goole. Dunhill.road Church has recently been com-

pletely refurnished, and its appearance is very attractive. A beautiful new pulpit has been installed end the position of choir and instrument greatly improved. A Communion rail has been presented by the widow and daughters of Mr. 0. Wilbe,

film one of the

founders ; a Communion table by 0. Barnard, in , memory of her father; new choir chairs liy members of Hie choir, and the chapel has been ari

resealed, members d scholar, meeting the cost of their own sit-tings. A special dedication service was con-ducted by Revs. J. Amison of Hull, F. CI.. Starling and Mr. W. H. 'Palmer, eircuit steward. Reopening service were. continued by Oct. G. Starling and 1:r. J. Miley, of Doncaster. A number of presentations were made to Mr. and Mrs. Starling by membem on leaving the circuit. At a special meeting of the church Messrs. F. Garrett and 0, Fagg expreesed the deep affection in which both were held' by the members and officiate.

WOMAN'S LIFE AND WORK.

MARGARET HARWOOD'S COLUMN.

******************************************** Farewells and Receptions.

Services & Preachers.

ILL,. BIaneLed Road, B.E. It. Rev,

: kV= S.W. LI, Rev T. H. Bickerto.

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IPSY Road, B.E. li, Rev.

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se.Wed2rerg,:tlagiRe CIRCUIT. IIARRINCAY. MATTISON ROAD. 11 and 6.30.

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LAYTON (... 10.45. me. J. Berrls.

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11. Mr. T. Rev. J. W. Gregory. MEMORIAL CI:roams, air w.

' • 3- W• HANNIaGT0a PoKeanowN. IS, W.

F. MIlverton: 6.30. Rev. W. J. itpreotils WW.Ilwre:nni.'33'. " in Richmond All .

Road. Winton, li Square. 11, Rev. BelkOPOIrie3,"V,g1.:1'11 . 10.30 , Rev.

. H. rkin.

allgillargiik ' •10.30, Rev. B. Oliver: 5140371ti. Lon

untie. Road. 10.45 and 6.30, Rev.

...314?ate?r,. €‘17;t•ROVet "v• T. B.

Cie:" 11. Street. •10.. and 6. Rev.

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V .4""1 '". ' fi If"" 177 * LAriMee.t ad 6.30. Mr. W. B. Cewnial Church. 10.45 and 6.15,

Rev. J. 4%7'117 tt;hi Bndlu "say d 6•"' u and . H. F.

DDY[R, Louden

nee :TBOV i !i. Mr. Tome; 6.30, of P Butcher; 6.30,

• r.17";;?E.Ptineeic;Y. "' R"'• B.

". Mr.

FLEETWOOD. •Monnt • Road : (facingat prome.

OO :rrY• Road 10.45.

amrrr w• " i.vonN, learragvirgairipei;rade Church. 11 and HASTINGS, Nelatd, Hoed, Bohemia. II, Mr.

sprins u... io.

NULL, G reet W. Jacques. Bey'

ULL. C. Searle; 10.30 and u.30. Res

J. AFilla Road. El. Heller. 11 and 6.30. • ell eCtfreri W"ItOn•il Burley. 10,

95 and

111„ Re;:. H. Cowie. Y. • Ills REHOBOTH. Park lane. 10.46 and

6.30, Rev. A. N. Brough. A. CZ:

Mr. Ilse Meanwood

,M1...! • Mr. 13.1... 10.46 and 6.30. Rev.

LEI . Hinckley Road. 10.45 and 6.30. Rev. J. GI. Soarers (President,.

LIVER POOL .. * 6 316..7' rk tueveddriur '""h'

mareo * ** Great 'weelere street. 10.30 and 6.30. Rev. Frank Holmes

MATLOCK. Bank Road Church. 10.30 and 6.30. PROU'oethillie"PdlifiltAilltreet Church. 10.30

end 6.30, 10.30 and

6.30, Mr. R. Warouret. "170,4rerrigt:r117:%. 'Stalr. Church. NEW -ON TYNE, Maple Street. 10.46 Hari 6.30

R-e.

l!'4117r. Kinireley 10,45. Rev. E. B. Holtby, B.D.; 6.30, Mr. J.

YNE, Heaton Road. 10A5. NORTNAM PTON SOON D.

Smith .

KETrERING ROAD M.TH. 10.45, Rev. j•Plitii"reel'attr. Sr6Li'.'Wv"...d 6.15. Rev. C. Tudor.

TOWGEST. Roan CHURCH. 10.46, Rev. J. Houle°, 6.15, Rev. J. B. Saxton.

NOTINOHAM 1., Canaan, Broad Marro NOTTINVeUtrf Itv•Weninford. fiord. 1.ad. 10.45 and 6.30. Mr. O. J. oe]. M He.. Street. 10.30 and 6.

Re H. O. Meeroam. M.A., B.D. PORTS , Somer. Rota. Roca Lhasa. II.

Rev. T. R. fiteulmoson; 6.30, Rev. J. H. Bed- ford.

PORTS 10.45, Rev, J 117ITVl';‘;,307fr7VVeLTel.

SCARBOROUGH I., St. Sepulchre Street ( near Market Halle. Rev. J. J. Parlor, 6.30,

SCAR ...... • I., et. .tehn, need Orals tave, 10.30. Rev. H. T.

Chill 6.30, Rev. J. J. Parlor.

GCSin0=0.1.6 11...J;ibitreggtardron Walk/.

8CIfirrrr4er?Itna.1°."11S tee!'" MPTON, St. Deny, Priory Road. 11,

Rev. H. J. Stdif:.3066fdr. 6.30. Rev. J.GralZer" •

30 sod

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7Togolt:"Road17.7t.ndB:t."Berl'W.(r Bv0elliNEYOUTR PARK. Brankaorne Road.

1 tr ie t.1•‘11•al.krafg.1n5n;r .3. W. H. liI '

i•i: 811gNZ CORNWALL.

10.45 and 6, Mr. B.

1Rlahards. ' .Latham Street 13 from Ra!lway 6.tion). 10.30 and 6.30. Rev.

Tgli.Tair.,

1. 11. Rev. R. J. W. Hall ; 6.. TOligNIT,PTLIrrit Street. 11 and 6.30. Rev.

W.

6.30 Tlifltrara,41nilen Road. II aod

Street. 10.16. M.r. T. E. Rade • M. Featherstone. N-SVPIR-MARL-BrlghWn Hood (over

wwWVZ•o217,•'Btai.."16....7,1 wHiallBAY,Itford Street. 10.. and 6.30. WIPYIL

W. Crofton. Parchment Street. 11 and

6.30. Mr. Ja.a Harrison. WALES.

CIARDIFF, Ifount Tahoe. Howard Hardens. 11, Rev. J. T. Boob; 6.30, Mr. F. K. Jeffery.

REV.. J. 8W. CLI . M.A..

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117:".--Wt 17. Finsbury Park-ro d. London. N. 1. The full !..n,.sisxrdzit

E be given. 001 III M

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEAPRS

ml.t.' re.? °Il eitillbil're4171intiat=itiltuegt reac.neeOmce, 17, Farr on t. :rue Tuesday re" a". Yreapaid terms: M words

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BIRTHS, 11th, at 131, Wed.°. Stree Hui

Ronald D¢vld. POTTe.-July 12th, at Llydan

grnera O (nee

arson.), a daughter, wendolen Margaret. MA RIAU S.

°V.0-tt17,:- 41724,T•u-F;ty."Vg Warne, elder daughter T. and Mrs E. H. Warne, to Wilfred.Holmee Gooch. younger Lig:ihrnhii Revs E.

Sellers and B.

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and Re Darlington, by Rev.

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Mn. Charl Boccie., andolk to irre.1.811gV" Ider tlaughler of Mr. end

. .SILVER WEDDING. VIGICERS-KNELL--,July 18., 1903, at are.. Road Primitive Method'. Church., Billie.

litge% LOT ro Head Val! DEATHS,

Nava': JMota.1-1fril'It°17::: called home at the Mee of 61 year. "0= LITe. VellerLd'rt. " rol="rlie

Andrews oved heaband _of .11rabe._,Atio drZtr,:ig IraTtlr. '60 "100" "

DOWION.E117. Doler,,rtleovr, Atvridames Dobson died on July at. Ealing Oeme. ter, 'on July 17th.

LUCAS.-On 9th, at Bunnyhank Road, °nett. Yorkshire, Nano, relict of Clowee Lucas, in her Bird year. ',hey shall walk with me. white, for they are worthy."

MILLS.-On Thuroday, July 6th. 1978, at Dinars, Torquay, F.Ilaahelh, dearly

1°°' 'nd Immr

wile SEA.R.-On :July 6th, at " Heatherdene," New

Road, CroaleY Orem, _Chtries..83.,...14 Porrrntb;11:ritmlIcr.

77717AVrIlo r2rge, the Homeland Tom W

tt grabrerlAt Mr. and Mre. ParkJn and Family. IN MEMORIAM.

APPLEYARD -la loving memory of ChrieLlana aMrs"'iy_ ezt. rob& the gerowayuso life."-From Ade. Haggle and Owen.

ABR1TPRT.-le loving memory :nftZld it= 1:z. band, Henry

"Flie in life, bonouredt in .gortt.h, treasured n memory ,aa one of .

Attel beloved:on" .1.171" membranes

r. Maynard, 20th Batt. of' the Royal Fusilers, evertor Iv France, July Kith 1916. Held in everlaating remembrance.-Mother. brothers. i tem

The Social Instinete.

" Christian Guidance of the Social Instincts." By J. M. Cole, M.A., and F. 0. Bacon. (The Ba Faith Press. 38.) Those wbo are engaged in the social recovery of those who have strayed from virtue will find this book of immense value. It is a Survey, a wide and authoritative survey, of What the Church is doing for social purity. Confining itself generally to that commendable work carried on by the Anglican Church it inci-dentally opens out a great problem which confronts the nation. There is hardly a phase of the immense sex question but what comes under review as it affects men, women and children. It is a disturbing book, and as the moral and physical aspects of the

EV'tt,Tugt they

try bete set forth come

is not easy to hear. The 0001 of Josephine Butler " marches on " in the gracious work chronicled in these pa,. But the problem needs to be dealt with in every locality by the combined forces of all the Churches and all who ere contented about physical parity.

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484 THE METHODIST LEADER: jt.ty 19;'1928.: MARRIAGES. •

Rev. Bra?. Welton. iniflon,

The wedding took place at the Grmnbank Church, Darlington, on June 27th of Miss Jennie Morland Hilton, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hilton, Bracken Road, Dm.

Ici);'grir;'. %I. Freak "Tag "

Suffolk. The bride is well known in Ideal' musical circles, arid has been organist at Corr' poration.road Wesleyan Church, Darlington. Mr. Willson is stationed at Scholes, Hidden field. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Joseph Rutherford. assisted by Revs. J Mor-rison, S. Davis and G. G. West ( Wesfeyanl. Rev: E. J. Waring (Bishop Auckland) acted• as best man. Mr. L. Peacock was at the organ. The bride, who was accompanied be her father, wore a dress of rose biege georgetCr and lace, with hat to Match, and carried a bouquet of cream roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Bessie Hilton and Miss Adelaide Wilson,. who wore dresses of pale green georgette and carried bouquets of shaded

cot _peas. After the reception Mr. and Mrs.Wilson left for the Lake District.' Tho numerous presents included a lea service from the choir and friends of the Corporation-road Wealeyan Church.

Mr. Wilfred H. Gooch and Miss Evelyn M. Warne..

Considerable interest was aroused wt. Wymondham Church on July 11136 in thb pretty wedding of Miss Evelyn Mary Warne; elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. 11. Warne, to Mr. Wilfred Holmes Gooch, younger •son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Gooch. Both, parties have long associations with the church and school, having been members since infancy and both having served as teachers. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a dress of ivory. silk trimmed with lace, having her mother's bridal veil and-carrying a handsome bouquet of roses. She was M. tended by Miss Joyce Warne (sislot) mid Miss Lucy Lee (cousin of the bride), whu were also prettily attired in pink crape de chine, wearing wreathe of Miser leaves and rosebuds and pearls, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Harry Mantripp, of London, acted as best man. Rev. Ezra Sellers conducted. as-sisted by Rev. B. J. Coggle (cousin of the bride). The service' wee fully choral, Miss' France the organ rendering appropriate music. The reception was held in the school hall, where many guests were enterlainod. The bridal pair later left by car for Oorleston. They were the happy recipients of many' handsome presents.. Their new addreia is 115, Whitehall.gardens, Chingford, E. 4.

From Jerusalem

"Roads to the City of God." By Basil Mathews. (Edinburgh House, ls.) With Basil Mathews as writer and Dr. J. R. Mott as sponsor, this book ought to reach a great host. Doubtless it will do so to the profit of all. Here Mr. Mathews tells the story of the International Missionary Council held at Jerusalem during the spring of this year. From fifty different countries the representa-tives came, the gathering, of missionaries being of world-wide significance. It is another development,' of the ever.enleitging and progressive Kingdom of our Lord. We urgently call upon all in the Church who have the expansion of Christendom at heart to procure this shilling book at once. The same charm of style that characterises, ".The Clash of Colour " and 'Young Islam on Trek " is present in this volume. The spaces of thought are, however, vaster, sc are the dreams of world dominion. 'The 03611,0(00 view of the world from Mount Olivet affords attractive outlook and mope for the -most lively imagination. "From Jerusalem to Jerusalem," the first chapter in the book, contains the kernel of the °order. ence. But the other chapters are all full of the one dominant theme-the kingdom. of this world which are to become the Kingdom of our Lord. The Sermon on the Mount.

• " The Law. and Principles of the Kingdom of 1Ieaven." By Rev. E. L. Hamilton. (Marshall Bros. Ze. 6d.) There is a timeli-ness in this book which is welcome. Doubt-less a new ethical revival has come. Both in the mailer and Sacred Preal teachers are • busy teaching us its laws and principle.; but

as ideas only work the spirituel secret is known and enjoyed. Mr. 'Hamilton throughout this book emphasises this fact. He pleads we shoold take Jesus earnestly. His are laws and principles to be lived out in our relationships one with another and in all our contacts with the world. If the Church would only believe that Christ meant what He said and act upon if ".this dol. drum era of the Church's ineffectiveness would pass away.. The author is a devotes of the Keswick School, and we are glad that

eit'lriZalhttes",ot mCItsrage:eilliegiroi:.60 N■';‘,1 the

also exceedingly glad that as under hie gold. of ante

the Kingdom of feel they"too high, too . deep " for nnaided hum.a nature, he bring. in the strong - evangelical note. The Gospel of. JefeS declares that 'uman nature need not at it is, With - man elone impmaible; hilt Lb man lioked ON, to God all things are possible,

THE METHODIST LEADER. 485 Jul:it 19, 1928.,

SOUTHPORT CONFERENCE. Sin,—Since I had the privilege of being

a delegate from Scotland to the Southport Conference the Leader has become a most interesting and eagerly looked for paper. Familiar names now spring out from the type, reminding me of how one met the men who bear them at the Conference. Every Friday morning when the Leader arrives I use it all over again. All who have written of the Conference in your pages seem to have found it a happy, har-monious collection of men and women with a real desire to do the best things for the Church they love so well and its people, and to do them in as kindly a way as possible. There is no starch about our great men, and some are really great. They are most approachable. When one reads the well-deserved praise given to those who held the reins a hearty Amen is our only possible response. Scotsmen do not gush at an, time, but Mr. Kelley's magnificent handling of men end affairs and the revealing peeps we had of the real man make me wish I was skilled in the use of adjectives to say nice things about him.

In e Church where the two to one arrangement still holds good and where more laymen preach than ministers, it did seem surprising Mel no layman was put down as a speaker at the big public meetings. Living as I do on the fringe of Methodism, and where pastorales are the rule, I was anxious to hear some of our famous English lay preachers, but, apart. from the Chairman's remarks, that privilege was denied me. The layman's point of view is surely worth having. On some subjects, owing to opportunities denied our ministerial brethren, the lay-man may be the expert. Religion in the market place and in the factory is religion where we are constantly emphasising it ought to be, and the best man to tell us about it from actual practice is the man who lives there every day. Hoping Tunstall may he the perfect Conference Icy giving the laymen a chance lo express their viewpoint at the public meetings.— Yours, etc., I. B. Mato et,

Glasgow.

South Wale; Not Hopeless ! Sea,—In the remote Vale of Ogmore,

mthosomed in the mountains which form a barrier to the Rhondda, although there are toasty churches, Welsh and English, I found a Primitive Methodist Church vigorous, spiritual and popular. The congregation was large. A choir of mole than forty voices, well trained. Of young people quite a'boat, and the se, vice in order, reverence and unction wiarlhy of our largest churches and best traditions. I. had heard of the decadent churches of the Valleys; here was one like a spring in the desert. Despite adverse industrial conditions here was one alive, a centre of sympathy, and active in many ministries touching every aide of the people's interests. Is it a victory of per-sonality? Cheery, brotherly; of singular devotion, David Smith—ex-County Coun-cillor, ex-Guardian—is in the seventh year of his ministry. Smith of Ogmore is a household name. In the, people's homes, community's councils, circles of social aelivilieS, he is trusted as friend, and recognised as a man indeed! Honoured lest year as is President of the Welsh En-deavour Union, be counts no honour higher than that of service as pastor. Identified with the people in all their struggles, they share with him in the "treading oul.of the corn." I with to pay my tribute to him, as I thank God for his ministry. He is like unto the pioneers who, with missionary sacrifice, laid the foundations of our Church.

Is not such a ministry the true solution of the great problem which, in the name of economic necessity, is demanding re-arrangements of circuits and retrench-ment? To dare, to suffer. if needs be to die, if only His will may be done I The people are suffering, we must suffer with them rather than lose our witness to the Gomel, or cease our work in the Valleys of South Wales. Forgive see, sir, but less talk of the mere economic, and more sac-rifice, more prayer, more real work for the Gospel and the Ogmore Vale experi-ence would be common.—Yours,

Ivon Cewartrr.

Miss Nancy Dickinson, aged eleven years, the daughter of Mr. J. Dickinson, of Langley Moor, a led preacher an the Brandon Circuit, has been awarded • Junior Scholarship at the Durhein Girls! Coney Secendary'School. The scholarship carries four year.' free education. Mr. and Mrs Dickinson are loyal workers in our Lanky Mom Church.

Sunday School Lesson. In Days of Persecution.

(3) Daring the Fiery Furnace. Daniel iii. (d. 2 Maccabees WO.

lab nth.

By Rev. R. W. CALLIN.

1. The Tests of Religion.—Just as a ship's hawsers base to stand the test of common wear and tear as she enters and leaves port on every voyage, however short, but in the hour of storm and emergency have suddenly the dramatic test of intense strain.: so religion has to stand the tests of common living, but at certain times mud face the fiery trial of persecution. We have been told that Jewish religion had been declining before the days of Antiochus Epiphanes; if that be so, it was a weakened religion which was called upon to endure the strain of that mad, fierce and intolerably cruel attack. All that was asked of the .lewe was that they should give up their inherited farms of worship, turn from the God Of their fathers, and accept a religion proposed to them by the tyrant king.. Rather than do this

' some of them chose to be burned

alive. In the day of testing they were indeed tried "In the fiery furnace."

2. The Significance of Religion.—It will be easy enough to win our scholars' in. ter. in the stories of the fiery trial from Daniel and Maccabees, but every leacher should note that his primary task Is to make scholars realise tray it WWI worth while facing the fiery trial. Is any form of religion worth such suffering and sacrifice as that described in 2 Macca-bees vii., when seven brethren, one after the other, bl the presence of their mother, were partly cut to pieces and then fried all.? Why were Jewish men willing to face such fiendish torture, and mothers to endure the agony? What was al slake in Jewish religion? It. stood for the clean life, the ethical life, for the ever-enriching sdtitrei nit

things. I if s ahcaendssu ipnrettolye

precious. IL was the moral life of humanity which was al stake, and with-out moral life man is no better than the lowest of the beasts.

S. The Centre of Religion.—The heart of the whole matter it What kind of a God do we worship? Children reading the story of the seven sons might not see this. IL is here that our debt to Daniel is to great. He puts the matter as between a gigantic image end the Eternal God. Which should men worship? Well, which is worthy of our worship? Can any idol, made by the hands of man; how-ever great, however decked out with false splendour, be worthy of the prayers and trust. of suffering and sin-troubled men and women who are in earnest about living the good life? No real religion can build on a lie like an idol. But the same thing applies to all the sham gods man has invented or built, from the totem of the Red Indian to the nebulous nothings which pass for God in some popular movements to-day. Life's ultimate sanc-tions rest upon the kind of God we wor-ship: there are big things at stake on the opposite side from the burning fiery furnace.

4. The Sacrifices of Religion.—Truth de-mands' its price, and truth in religion exacts the highest price of all—life, and sometimes death. Let us read again the wonderful story of the mother and her seven sons. One by one they were.offered freedom and apostasy; or, on the other hand, loyalty to their God, and a hideous death as the price of their loyalty. Think especially of themother, who in the day of her sons' sore temptation spoke to them in the language of childhood, in the language through which they had learned all the sweet mysleriee of love and home: she besought them to he true till death. Sons still go out into the world—and the world tempt them to bow down to the sham giant., the Big Lie. If bribes be not sufficient, It will offer threats. With our mothers Urging us, we might be brave; but in the grange city, with no mother's voice, and the furnace there: what shall we do? Let us make the sac-rifice, and keep life undefiled.

Mr. J. EricsRoberts, of the Castleford•road Church, Normanton Circuit, has gained his B.Sc. degree with first class honours in Physics at the Leeds University, and has been awarded a University scholarship tenable for two, years in the University Phyeice Department for research. Mr. Roberts is C.E. Secretary nod candidate for the Plan.

Kind

Hearts The Conceited Caterpillar.

AL our house we have a little dog, whose name is Toby. The other morning, after breakfast,'I look hint for a run in the park, which is Me minutes' walk away. Toby did all the running; I walked, thinking of many things. Walking along a path, I saw some children searching carefully in a hedge for caterpillars. How many they found I do not know, but they were so engrossed in their search that they never saw either Toby or me. I smiled to myself, and as I went along I thought about caterpillars and moths and butterflies, and remembered a story in a book I have of a caterpillar which was very conceited. He was plump, very proud of his good looks, and thought hiniself the handsomest, the strongest, the swiftest creature in all the wide world. Also he thought he knew all about lots of things of which he really knew very Mlle —just some conceited people I have

He was crawling along in the middle of a Bower-bed, when a friendly young pansy mid "Good afternoon, caterpillar; isn't it a beautiful day? Where are you going so fast?" The caterpillar stopped a moment, hunched his back up in the middle, and then, lifting his head and guile half of his body off the ground, and was ing himself in the air, first to one side and then to the other, he said " You must say ' Mr. Caterpillar' to me. And I really cannot slop to talk to you. I'm In n most enormous hurry." " I'm so sorry, Mr. Caterpillar," said the young pansy. "I do wish I could come with you. It must be lovely travelling all over the garden as you do. The things you must have seen I " " Yes, indeed," replied the caterpillar. " II I were to tell you all the wonderful things I've seen in all the gardens I've been in—well, you just wouldn't, cou/dn't beliese." " Oh, dear Mr. Caterpillar, do tell us some of them," called out the pansy excitedly. And all the other flowers joined in, until there was such a chorus of " Oh, please do, do, DO!" that the caterpillar had to shout to them to stop. But he was very pleased for all that, and instead of burring on his way he slopped and said, " Well, perhaps I will tell you a few of my adventures. But you must keep perfectly quiet. Not a single whisper, or I'll go off at once." Everyone promised, and the caterpillar began.

" Last year," he said, " I was in n garden about ten miles away, where the flowers were so big that they were taller than the houses. hood the birds built their nests right inside the flower-cups, and when they had laid their eggs and the baby birds were come, the bees used to by in and being them honey. And the baby birds used to eat so much honey Thal when they grew up they became the sweetest singers in the world." (I have tried to count how many fibs there are in this, but 1 an not quite sure whether there are six or seven. Whichever it Is, it is a lot of fibs to tell in one minute.) " But that's nothing," the caterpillar said. " Not so very far 'from here there Is a garden full of apple trees. And the trees are so tiny that when the apples come on them they are such little, little, Mlle ones that the ants gather Lhem and lake them home to make apple dumplings for theta children." Enjoying himself ever so much, the caterpillar went. on, " You see that Rag-pole over there? Well, every afternoon I climb right to the top, and when I gel there I am so close to the sun that I lase a little chat with him. And later on, when the moon and stars some out, we MB each other such funny tales. One day Its going to step off on to the moon. And it's time for me to go now." Off he went and began his climb. When he reached the lop a blackbird swooped down and gobbled Mtn up.—What is the lesson for us in this story? I'll give two new books for lyebest answer sent In by July 28th.

Our .Story.—Deily was spending the day at grandma's. Late in the afternoon grannie, tired of Betty's continual move-'nerd, suggested that she sit down quietly on a chair. Belly looked amazed and said " Why, grandma, Use got too much young in me to ever ail."

II you wish to join the Guild of Kind Hearts send full narne,• age and address; with a penny stamp for each badge re-quired and a three-halfpenny stamp for return postage. Address your letter to Rev. Arthur Jubb, 501, Stapleton-road, Bristol.

Endeavour Topic. old Young Islam on Trek."

(4) The Problem of Turkey (Chap. Iv.)

Aeb we. 5.21. 1.17 Dad. — • • '

By Rev. RAYMOND TAUNTON.

This fourth chapter in the book by Basil Mathews teems with interest for everyone whose eye is upon our world and our age. History is too often thought of as the description of Lhe past. But here we hese, vividly presented, a description of things while they are happening. This is history from which none of us can escape, for we are part of it; our action, or even our inaction, is making it. The land—Turkey—is distant from ours, and the man—the Turk—we have always thought of as " very different " from our-selves, and yet our lives and his are bound together. Thal is more true now than ever before. He is ordered to wear a hat (signilicant change!), boots and jaceet like ours as an outward sign that he is determined to go with us. He sees very actual advantages in Western civilisation, and the. youth of Turkey is restless to be on the more in pursuit. of them.

Very wonderful always is this urge to move which comes to nation afteroation 1 Man is a traveller. After centuries of stagnation a people will suddenly awake and march, being seized with a fit of im-patience with the past, and feeling stifled tinder encumbrances. They oreflung away wholesale and only what is con-sidered necessary (by a drastic standard) is carried on into the new life. In Acts, xv. you sec the Early Church having to make up its mind about. what. and what not to saddle the Gentiles with when they, came to Christianity.

The young Turk has maidenly foundli is father's religion an encumbrance. Ho feels that Islam has " led him into a sni-de..." that makes us eager to cry that:

'sus-picious is the open way. But he is of all religion for the time being.

So in Russia and Turkey we have two experiments, both officially non.rellgious, going on before our eyes. The one thing believed in is education. But. how is that possible without the help of Western nations? And how can You separate Western education from a Christian con-ception of character? And (fine sentenco to take to heart 0 "Can they in the long run have the character if they have not the conscious discipleship? "

MARRIAGE.

Mr. T. Hollitrake and Miss Elsie North,

On July llth a very pretty wedding was solemnised at Clayton-le-Moors Church (Blackburn Third), the contracting parties being Tel!' '22.}17.bYh`o'g6',1ertal Thomas Hollinrake, son of Mr. ' and Mrs. James W. Hollinrake. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a beautiful Ivory silk crepe dress trimmed with lace and sea pearls, with an embroi-dered veil and wreath of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies. The bridesmaids were Miss Alice Cooper and Miss Marjorie Fenton, cousins of the bride. Miss Cooper was attired in a peach silk dress and carried a bouquet of puik carna-tions, and Mise Fenton worepink silk dress with a Dutch cap, and carried a spray of lilies. Mr. Albert Tattersall served as best man. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Tom Morris. Mr. J. Sumner officiated at the organ and played the wedding march. A reception was held et the home of the bride, after which the happy pair left for Scarborough. Toth bride and bridegroom and their parents are prominent workers in the church at Rishton, end the many presents testify to the high esteem in which they are held. The bride is the secretary of the Endeavour and the bridegroom secretary of the Sunday.school, of which his father its superintendent.

Wells—After repairs and renovation the chapel at Stifikey was opened on Tuesday. Mrs. G. R. Hoene, of North Creak, per-formed the opening ceremony in the presence of a large number of friends. Mr. F. O. Faircloth led the devotions. Rev. T, Featherstone preached the opening serinon, There was a splendid congregation and'the service was a time of refreshing.

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Mr. Janie. D. Harrison. Tempest-place Chiirch, .13eaham

has lost oneof its oldest me bets and beat officials by Lhe ..with of Mr. J._D. linrrison on July 3rd. - For nearly 60,years he has been ..sociated with Lhe Tempest-place Chureh and has rendered valimble service in

section therewith as teacher and superintendent, doss leader, steward and local preacher. He has also been a tower of strength in the circuit, serving with great Middy. He had a rich religions experience and never lost the spiritual fervour of his earlier days. He was a wise counsellor, keenly interested in missionary matters, and

loyal and well-informed Primitive Alethodist. He was a member of the District Committee and seldom absent from its meetings. Ile was widely known and highly respected throughoml the town. The end came peacefully and triumphantly. A service was held in the Tempest-place Church on July 7th, and the interment, conducted by Rev. A. Haddon,' took place in the local cemetery in the presence of a large number of friends.

Mr. E. Bramhill. The Crowle society. has suffered another

severe loss in the passing of Mr. Everett ...anthill. He was born in the Swinefieet Circuit, the family to which he belonged

tiiiVo'crlieetlo:kthilPhoftai'-V:it/,' [Innen, forty: years am° he moved to East Butterwick

I,be Scatter. Circuit. He joined our Chursh.there, and for thirty years lie was loyal class leader. He was also a trustee of the Luddinglon Church, in the Crowle Circuit, for upwards of 50 years. A few years ago he retired to Crowle, and up to the time of his death' he was a faithful ratender at the House of Prayer. He was of a mil. disposition, ahvays emirs to see God's work prosper. His testimony wa, given with I simplicity and e.neatness He was one of God's gentlemen. The funeral service

conducted by his old friends, Mr. W. Eyre and Mr. A. H. Blackburn, and a large company attended to show their respect.

Mr. Theo. Cooper. The sudden passing of Mr. Theo. Cooper

at the early age of thirty-three has created deep sense of loss at Lambert•street, Hull. fi or some years he served the church as trust secretary with conspicuous ability. Our friend was one of God's genttlenien and greatly beloved. On Tuesday, Jnly 3rd, a large com-pany gathered in the church for the funeral service, conducted by Revs. J. Anni.n and G. P. Carnmish, and at the grave by Rev. F. Holmes. A filling and tender tribute was paid to so gracious a character. Theo. Cooper was deservedly popular amongst all members of the church he delighted to serve, and his sorrowing parents and sister have been com-forted in their great bereavement by many expressions of sympathy from numerous trends.

Mr. Charles Sear. By the passing of Mr. Charles Sear Coo-

ley Green Society hes lost its oldest mem-ber. He came to the village over seventy years ago, and has been associated with our church since its opening in 1868 by Rev. Thomas Russell. Throughout he was a faithful and enthusiastic supporter of the airse, and has served . school superinten-

dent. class leaser ana society steward. For some months he has been suffering from a malignant disease, but he maintained his intermt in the church and recently collected £60 for the Diamonff Jubilee celebrations. The big company which gathered for the funeral on July 11th included local preachers, circuit officials, representatives from Messrs. J.. Dithin.ria paper mill, where he had worked Tor eixty.tlar. years. Revs. G. •Forsteek, Lindeay and H. Faulkner; B.A., offioiated. The interment took place at Rick. imatieworth. Roy. G. Forst.. conducted a memorial service on, Sunday evening, July 15tb, and paid a fine tribute to the worth of the deceased -

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CHURCH NEWS. Anable.—The circuit demonstration was

held al the farmstead of Mr. and Mrs. Scott, Chevington Wood, in ideal weather. Recrea-tions were engaged in prior to the opening of a gift sale by Mrs. W. Scott. .After tea the

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much enjoyed. Rev. F. Dames voiced thanks to all who had assisted.

Bacue.—Our North-street Church held its annual flower services on Sunday, Mr. S. C. Chappell (Nelson)

'1j:a f Leer= the primary nod junior scholars, assisted _by the choir, gave an excellent song service. Miss White presided. Mr. E. Hayworth was at the organ and Mr. L. Baron conducted. At the dose of the day the lowers, these silent messengers, were dis-tributed among the sick and aged. Encourag-ing congregations attended the services, and much success was achieved.

Blackwood.—On Monday a large company of the Women's Guild met to .y good-bye to Rev. and Mrs. G. S. Read and to wish them God-speed and success in their new sphere. Al.y spoke appreciatively of the ungrudging and devoted service rendered by Mrs. Read for three years, and heartfelt regret was expressed that she and her hus-band were removing from the circuit. On behalf of the Guild Mrs. L. Lewis presented Mrs. Read with a beautiful silver cake basket as a token of esteem and affection. An excellent tee was provided.

Bretta.—Shankhouse school anniversary was held on Sunday. In the morning the children paraded the streets and sang hymns, and afternoon and evening recited and gave dialogues, and rendered special singing, assisted by the choir. Con, odor, AT r. W. Gil-bert. The services were continued on the follow-ing Sunday., and the choir gave the anthem

Worthy is the Lamb " and the " Choral March." Mr. Richard Bolt, of Chestur.le-Street, visited, rind conducted as usual. Mr. G. Dixon w. leader and Master R. Willie organist. Miss Hitchens and her helpers trained the children.

Bournemouth Freet.—Higheliffe Church

Choir, Silchester Circuit. Following a well-attended tea the choir gave a sacred concert, under the chairmanship of Alr. Appleton, wBich resulted in £3 17e. 4d. being raised for church renovation fund. Highcliffe School anniversary was conducted by Mr. T. Harlington. In the afternoon, under the lead of Mr. E. G. Jacob, the choir rendered a service of song, " Scarlet Geraniums." A collection was taken for the Miners' Relief Fund. Hannington•road School anniversary provedvery suceeseful, the preachers being Mr. A. B. Ceder., M.C., and Mr. Alec E. Glassey. In the afternoon a musical service was presided over by Rev. W. J. Musson and addressed by Rev. J. Greig Douglas (Baptist). The children sang excellently, under the lead of Mr. H. J. Eley, with Miss Al. Lovell at the organ. Collections have hean taken at all places for the Miners' Relief Fund, the total sent from the circuit being 29 2s. 9d.

Bournamonth Elemand. — On Sundae,

jfirtY, antivtsoinyA. E. le:Verent'n'Tel!3 concert arranged by Miss Walloon 000 pre-sided over by Mr. ]ling. The .owing service 00113 made memorable by the admission of twelve young men and women to the member ship of the church. On the Wednesday following Rev. H. J. Taylor was our special visitor. The service in the afternoon war an inspiration, and the lecture in the evening on "The World's Peace and Prosperity" was a magnificent deliverance. Mr. C. W. Gilbert as chairman presided. The finnlICIA reallt was far in advance of previous years.

Burnley Phret—The aeniversary of the Padihem Sunday-school hick place on Bedar-d, and Sunday. On Saturday night Mr. T. Jackson, of Burnley, presided over good gathering, when a lecture on " Evening with Hymn Wrirers " was deliv-ered by Rev. J. Barton, of Fleetwood. Community Binning inrerspersed the pro-gramme. A children's service wae held on Sunday morning, addressed by Mr. E. Raw-son, of Worallenne.. Rev. J. Burton reused ea special preacher at the afternoon and elem. ing services. Mr.. L. Duchene...Id Madame Carr, of Burnley, were the soloisre. The anniversary was moat succeeds!. Collections in advance of last year.

Oren--The circuit rally wee held on Wed. oesday,s.cial preacher being Rev. Samuel Horton. 17,e discourse of Mr. Herren was greatly en'oyed.

An" " tres which w" filled fIr M'r.'"017n1rIllarie ftilaj‘jal Saw and Heard in America." The choir gave 10,0 anthem,. (conduct... Rev. H. Haynes), and Miss Flossie Wilson sang two .loa from the "Messiah." The chairman was Mr. J. W. Haynes, of Nottingham. The proceeds amounted to 216 for Circuit Fund. The circuit is engaging a bey agent for Seat winter and proposes more aggressive spiritual work.

Hull Third.—The Sundayschool at Wawne, in gracious union with St, Peter's

School, journeyed together last Wednesday with parents, teachers and friends to Wither. sea. The weather was fine, and the united trip proved most enjoyable.

iddermInster.—dt a meeting on Sunday of the Young Men's Class at Highley a pre sentation was made pa the president, Mr. D. W. Wright, art the occasion of his birth-day. On behalf of the members Mr. P. Page presented Alr. Wrightwith Dr. Moffatt's 'translation of the Old and New Testaments in

appreciation of his efforts and loyal work

for the class since its inception. Mr. Wright th.ked the members for their kind thought. He boo been a member of the P.M. Church for thirty-seven years.

Lincoln Vimit.—The annual rally of the city churches eves a season of great inspira-tion. In the afternoon Rev. R. Bingley Hall preached. A splendid tea was partakes of by a good company. After tea Mrs. C. T. Parker revealed the contents of the envelopes containing gifts towards the rally. This was followed by a great public meeting addressed by Rev. R. B. 11111. Alderman C. T. Porker, C.B.E., J.P., presided. The meetings were well attended, and the result wee over £30, making, with a similar amount from the rally of the country churches, over £60 for the Circuit Fund.

London (Enfleld).—There was a brilliant display of flowers, especially of roses, at the services held on Sunday. Mr. Winter con-ducted the morning service, and Mrs. Houghren,supported by Mr. and Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Raitt, presided at the afternoon gathering. Mr. S. Fitzpatrick, B.A., end Mr: Reg. Crouch conducted. well-attended evening service.

Hansa.—On Wednesday the annual ca. cultrally was held at Eamon. Rev. S. Baker, of Upwell, preached a very helpful sermon in the afternoon. A good number sat down to the strawberry tea. A public meeting followed, the chair being taken by Ale H. Jackson • the speakeri were Mr. Rice end Revs. S. Bob,, and P. Caderny. The meetings were well attended. Mrs. E. Rns. sell presided at the organ. Net became £11.

North Parriby—The Sunday-school fes-tival held last wegi was most summit& The special preacher WM fly. F. C. Searle. Lieut. A. Brown was in charge of the after-noon meeting of Girl Guides. Mrs. T. Robin-son gave an excellent address. The children sang their hymns sweetly, and a epeeist solo was given by Mrs. Searle. The children were trained by Mrs. Wallis and Mr. J. A. Ack-royd. A musical service was given by the' children on Monday, addressed by Rev. W. Jacques.

Oldham Vonrth.—The school anniveraary was held at. Shaw on Sunday, when Etre preacher was Rev. J. Belles. The musical items were a special feature of the service.. Mr. J. E. Codling conducted, and Mr., P. Atkins ably presided at the organ. There were large congregations, and the collection., were 261.

Ov...1.--Successful .h.1 anniversary servicee held, Rev. L. J. Jackson preaching in excellent style to crowded congregations representing all the churches of the &strict. Eight hundred people were peeked into the sanctuary on the Sunday evening, children, choir. and congregation singing superbly. A

Lane us prssident, end an address from Mr. Jackson fittingly concluded the services. Collections £06.

On...rd.—The church anniversary wee held last week-end at Pembroke-etre.. The church was beautifully decanted with pale. and flowers. The preacher wee an old friend, Rev. J. W. Fish, of Bradfield, wham tomer ministry in the circuit was kindly remem-bered. H. preached Iwo helpfal sermons, and the choir enriched the worship by musi-cal contributions. A public meeting was held on

were when Revs. J. W. Fieli and J. W.

Chappell ere the speakers. The chair wee occupier by Mr. J. Cooper, with Mims Geri. rude Smart ea vicepreeudent. The serviene were well attended anel the finencial resolta extremely good.

Rhondda-0o Smoky reed Monday the Sisterhood of Wain Con. Chin., Rhondda Circuit; held their first anniversary. San

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fog P.S.A. mono) was beld, w

ducted by Mea E. Howells, pr.ident of the Iffielerhood. .• Granny " Thom., oar eldest, Shaer, on behalf of the Sisters, pIveeeaLed • beantaful Bible to the church. 'one eel° and duets WIIM given by the Sister.. On Monday. the Sidon held • faith lea, and in the evening had • plane:ad hour. Mrs. Manning memented to the church o beautiful euxhio. Moth credit wee due to Mrs. M. Nash for the AM way she conducted the singing. Collection., R2 14e.

Bookland.—Chapel Annie...ay services. Mr. E. J. Searle., of Norwich, rendered ex-cellent /service on Sunday. In the afternoon a P.S.A. wee held. On Monday Boo. G. R. Brake, of Walton, preached and addreased the evening meeting. A pleasing feature of the meeting was receiving the birthday gate of members and friends by Mrs. R. Young, who recently removed from Trench, N. Waltham Circuit, where she and her husband reordered excellent .ger_vice, and by Mee

Clover. Mrs. R. Allen gave the financial statement. Over 8 guineas were realised.

Bt. Helena.—The school .niversery at Crawford Village was held on Sunday. In the rimming the scholars and friends formed the usual Pr..sion to Pimbo-lane, singing suitable hymns en rents On returning to the school the address was given by Councillor T. H. flambee, of Roby Mill. Co the after-noon and evening sermons were preached by Rev. T. A. Young, of Accrington, to a well-filled church TWA smging of the children and choir, led by Mr. B. W. Bryan, was thoroughly enjoyed. In spite of the depressing condi-tions, the financial result was equal to leat year-233 10s. 3d.

Ntanninsley.—Tbe school sermons were preached by Rev. Samuel Horton, of London, and the services were highly appreciated. in the afternoon an illustrated children's tier-vice, "The Changing Seasons" (composed. by Miss Zelles Fearnley), was splendidly rendered; conductor, Alias. E. Hollings 0 a.ompanist, Mies May Walton; Councillor Fred Ogden presided. On Monday Mr. Hor-ton delivered his popular ledure on " What I Saw and Heard on My Visit to Americo"; cluiirman, Coon. T. Atkinson. The singing, conducted' by. Mr. John L. Trippitt, wee especially good.

Swansea.—Rev. T. Thompson, the new minister, delivered eloquent sermons at Pell-street Choir anniversary on Sunday. Anthems were ably sung, by the choir, under the con-ductorship of Mr. Fred Down. In the after-noon the choir rendered the cantata, " Shep-herd Divine." Mr. Leslie J. Davies presided at the organ. On Monday a circuit reception was given to Rev. and Mre. T. Thompson. The errant .toward, Mr. Alfred Bryant, who presided, extended a warm welcome to the minister and his wife on behalf of the circuit, as also did Rev. Frank Surm. (Free Church Council), G. W. Annie (Wesleyan), R. H. Little (IT.M.), Messrs. T. S. Payne, J.P., and Davies. The Circuit Choir ren-dered special anthems, led by Mr. J. R. Davies.

T7.1.7.—Ladies' day was observed on Sunday. Mies A. Bowes served well. tie preacher. Anthems were rendered morisieg .d evening by a ladies' choir, Mrs. E. James conducting. Miss D. Bible was soloist. In the afternoon the Sisterhood pleaeingy ren• dered 'a service of song, entitled " retie'. Pill." Mrs. F. W. Gadaby preeideel—fdre. J. T. Buckley gave the connective readings. The soloists were Mrs. Monty and MO,, Food, while Miss R. Spier. (elocutionist) also look part. The whole reflected great credit upon the conductor, Mrs. H. J. Caldicott. Mrs. B. Cowell presided at the organ.

Wranham.—On Sunday and Monday Rhos- the restore= aandadb'retped tag rite cher tf.

Sermons were preached onmSunday by Mr.af3. Lloyd and anthems rendered by the choir, led

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by R. N. Roberts, of Wrexham. On Mondey Iles E. H. Pittwood delivered his lecture, "St. FrI11168 of Assisi." Chairman, Mr. W. A. l'artridge. Congregations at all services were excellent. Nearly £100 has been raised during the y..' for the Renova-tion Fund.

Women's Missionary Federation.

JULY 19, 1928. THE METHODIST LEADER. 487

Bilaton.—The monthly meeting was held at Dairy Bank, Mrs. Ryder presiding. Sister Kathleen read the teller and Mrs. Jervons (U.M. ) gave an interesting address. Tea was Pion

by the Daisy Bank ladies. Cone,- lion taken for missionary funds. dies.

monthly meeting wits held at Mount Tabor Church. Mrs. Cobble presided. Mrs. Ferndale gave the address ma the echoes of Southport Conference. Mrs. G. P. Wright read the missionary letter. After tea a prineotation of • week-end case to Mrs. Ferndale, who is leaving the cir-cuit, seas made by Use president, Mrs. liar 71600. Tributes of affection were given by Mrs. J. B. Wood and Mrs. Fred Evans. Collection about £6,

Btrzoleghean.—We were greatly favoured to hese as our speaker Mrs. McKenzie, who bee put all thought of self aside to serve the great canoe in deputation work before she proceeds. in the autumn to the new Institute at Eyo Hassey. Her vivid pictures of bush sehoola, central schools and our great insti-tutes made us realise the great ideal of Christi. home life at which the missionaries are aiming, and she was greatly cheered by the formation of a new branch at West Bromwich, whose ladies, together with those of Middlemore-road, entertained us royally. A vote of sympathy was moved by Mrs. Medley to the friends of Miss Moore, a devoted worker lost from our ranks. dlias Ward's singing helped our devotions, and gifts for the funds were £6. Coaryille—The monthly eating was held at Swannington. Mrs. Wheatley presided. Mrs. Jennings led the devotions. A splendid

Woes was given by Sister Eva Palmer (Wesleyau deaconess) . Tea w. 'provided

and served by the Swannington ladies. Earteetown.—A well-attended 'meting was held on Wednesday, Mrs. P. Tomlinson pre- siding. Mrs. Else ( All Saints) grins a very helpful missionary address. Mien Buyliss served well as soloist; Mrs. T. Tomlinson read the missionary. idler. Strawberries and cream ( kindly given by Mrs. J. Keith Elliott) were handed round at the close and much en joyed by all present. East Hull.—Me,ting held at Coniston Church, presided over by Mrs. Pickett. Bee W. Harper gave a very helpful address. The

soloist was Mrs. J. Noble. Mre. Blake read the missionary El letter. There was ye, good attendance of members, the proceeds amount-ing to £5 10s. 191,.—The garden meeting arranged to be held at Mr. lend Mrs. It. F. Scoffer's owing to the weather was held M the school-

room, and was a huge success, over 100 being present. Members from Scarborough Bldslinton.e. anz support the gathz- siged, supported by cli'ss Linda Ross 'and Airs. W. Moore. Rev. C. Williamson gave a very interedmg missionary address. Miss Nicholson read the Scripture. The mis- sionary- letter sees read by Mrs. W. Perri.. and a duet was rendered by Mrs. H. Abbott and Miss B. Willis; pianist, Mrs. T. R. Crimlick.. Rev. W, Moore also . took pert. Mrs. A. E. Croy.

L'it7d€:26.11;,=1..?ecoesk7.:1."reda oas give, b9g Aire. R. F. Bootle, and Altsses

Mrs. T. R. Crimtick. Proceeds £22 4 ..-for ss miionary foods. G.A.—The meeting at Cerlisleterrece on Thursday w. presided over by Miss Moll,.

Mrs. C. R. lngfeby gave an excellent report of the Southport Conference. Miss Cowling read the letter, and Miss Moore the Scripture. Mrs. H. D. Moore wee the soloist. Haslingdea.—The monthly meeting was held at Rawtenstall on Tuesday, preeided over by Mrs. 8. Paden, A very 'helpful address was given by Rev. J. Cregeen ( Wesleyan) . The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Con-idle; pianist, Mrs. Wallwork. Tea wee generously provided by the Rewienetall

boll... Heckmondwike. — The annual garden party was held at Eddereliffe Hall, kindly lent by Mr. and Mrs. H. Wood, who dm officiated as host and hostess. There was lariewcoommt present. The excellent sum of

E'Llehrield Circ. .1t.—Mrs R. Martin pre• sided over the monthly meeting, which was held at Norton Canes, on Tuesday, July 12. An ...Sent company wes pre., to hear Mrs. McKenzie tell a delightful story of her work in Africa. Rev. E. Allport offered prayer, Mr. Matthew Taylor was soloist, and Mrs. W. J. Street mad the missionary letter.

The Norton ladle. provided tea, and the col-lection taken was Fff 10,. ed. Ltheoln.—Monthly nweteig was held at Res. Lane. A good attendance listened with interest to a fine addle.. by Rev. Cooper Hawker (U.M. ) . Mrs. Strapps delighted her hearers by her beautiful solos. Mts. flow.° read the monthly letter, and tea was. kindly given by the Ras. Lane ladies. Financial result, good.

ry Loxith.—At the July monthly meeting x Mrs. Barker gave eo ecellent report of the ce Conferen missionary meetings at South. part. Mrs. Port. presided and read the missionary letter. Lowestoft.—The meeting of the Feder-atiou look the form of a garden party, Moo. Shadforth kindly putting her garden et disposal. Mre. Shadforth presided, and Mrs. Quinton read the monthly letter. Mies Ruttier gave a most intending address on Some of the Habits and Cuateuns of Chinese Woolen." Manchester Gates'. —Our visit to Prestwich was well up to standard OKI Wednesday. Under the presidency of Miss Barlow we listened to • heertening address from Rev. E. Collier ■(Congregational) and two excellent solos by Mrs. Jack Pickup. Our Federation president ( Mrs. Jahez Dell)

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followed and realised ea 5s. Normanten.—The meeting of the auxiliary wns held on Monday in the Sharlston Common Church. Mrs. Clarke presided, and Rev. J. T. Clarke loci the devotions. The specie/ speaker was Miss Stead, who has only very recently returned from Nigeria. The mis• stLo.naalueitteL:ez read by n.0.10, and Reading.—The auxiliary met nt Burgh. field. Rev. H. G. Kelley presided. Mrs. Povey'e solos wde much en joyed. Mrs. Gordon Prior read the message from the Federation President. Mrs. W. S. H,Wr sees organist. A report of the council meet Inge at Southport was given by Miss Jessie

Si. Molloy. Collection 25. 2d. SheiSeld.—A successful garden party w. held the 12th Met. in the beautiful ground. of Priory l'ark, Nether Edge, by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Dewire. Mrs. Tomlinson presided, and Sister Elimbeth, of the Carter Knowles Church, gave an address on the influence and power of women, if wisely organised, in the solution of the world•wide problems of the day. Sister Bessie, of the Bdhel Church, read the Scriptures Mrs. Henshaw the ission., letter, and Mrs. Barrett led in prayer. Elocutionary dents were splendidly rendered by Miss Elsie Ward

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g■I':geTILigaill7a161'..10)ile, wire. and oh. gtisaan.—A meeting Ives held on July Ilth. Mr. R. Fletcher presided. Rev

Charles Crabtree (Aliwal North ) cans the speaker. His sub ject was " Adventures of the florid at Aliwal North." The soloists were Mrs, H. Newton and Mr. Allen 31,- gal,ed. The choir q uartette elm rendered •' Cod is a Spirit" and "flow Sweet the Name." After the meeting surfer was served by the ladies. A collection for mis-sionary fun,. Southport Second.--A splendid company

fetite,".!1 A1„.T.Idh,r Rood, who invited the auxiliary to a delightful garden party. Rev. Albert Lowe opened the proceedings, introduced Mrs. T. Nelson to preside, and Mre. Jenkinson to open the " brin g and buy stall," which was superin-tended by the Mils Young and Johnson. The missionary letter, Iron MISS Richardson, of Oyubia, was read by Mrs. Lowe. The spenker was Mies Atkinson, " Pioneer Mis-io, to Inland China.' Soloists, dire C. Hoot and Mrs. Pinch. June.; pianists, Miss Marion Cutlery and Miss Madge 51,511y. Afternoon tea w. provided and en joyed by all. Rev. F. N. Shimmin voiced the hearty thooks to the host and hostess. Proceeds, £9. Staithes.—The meeting of the Staithes No. 2 Brenth was held at Staithes on Tues-day. There was a good company, under the

presidency of Iles. Jackson. Mrs. Lang read the Scriptures and Miss Stewart the letter. Miss Pearce, of London, delighted the doh., with her beautiful singing. Rev. J. A. Sollitt, volunteer for African service, gave an inspiring address. The Staithes ladies provided refreshments. Stalybridire— auxiliary

nee meeting of the axiliary re wae held in the Foundry-stet School, Dukia field, under the presidency of Mrs.Jos Side- bedlam. Ale C.devotions.

Mrs. Green led thedevotis. Mrs. T. Clayton rend the lesson and Mre. E.

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words of encouragement to the new branch. A very interesting address was given by Rev. W. J. 11,,,,,, of Bournemouth. Mrs. Cam-pion Wright, of Blandford, rendered two beautiful solos, and Mrs. W. Lydford and Mrs. Alan Clarke sang a duet. The choir gave two anthems in fine style. Proceeds £2 14s. 6d.

Wakefield.—Tho monthly meeting of the iinxiliary was held at LoRhouse Gate Church, Mrs. Winberburn presided over a good copany. -The Scriptures were read by Mrs. Hodgson. Solos were well rendered by Miss Doris Newton. Missionary letter was read by Mrs. White, and missionary prayer by Mrs. Webb. The report of Southport Con-krone° w. given by Mrs. Baker, of Wake• hold. Tea was kindly given by Lofthouse Gale ladies. Mrs, Booth was the °comb penis'.

Wakefield Second.—The meeting was held nt Crigglestone on Wednesday, Mr. J. E.

'Stitcher presiding. The Conference report

was given by Miss G. Houton. Mrs. Wilky sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs. Green-hough. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. J. Shepherd.

Waleall.—The Women's Auxiliary held their meeting on Thursday at the Stafford-...1, Church, when Mrs. A. T. Ogg, of Quarry Bank, gave an inspiring address on mission work. Mrs. Hickman took the chair. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. W. C. Ash, and a report was given by Mrs. W. Savage on the Southport Conference meet- . Mgs. Miss L. Goddard rendered two de- lightful solos. Miss L. Jones accompanied.

WarrIngton.— A garden party in aid of the Women's Missionary Federation was held al Normanby, the residence of Dlr. and Mrs. J. Griffiths. An interesting address was given byJab°. Bell. Mrs. J. Griffiths presided, Mrs. A. E. Hoyle rendering a solo. Tea was served on the lawn under ideal con-ditions. Total proceeds realised £9.

WelLs .(NorfoLk).—The auxiliary meeting was held at Stiffkey. Th r a spl company present. Rev. H. McCullam (Vicar of Holkham) was the speaker. Mrs. Love presided. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. W. Sizeland. The Stiffkey ladies ,• vided a splendid tea. Six new members were enrolled. Proceeds £2 6s. for missionary fund.

Worke0p.—The monthly meeting of the auxiliary was held at Rhodesia, presided over by Mrs. Pond. A most interesting address was given by Miss Ledger, having just returned from a visit to Jerusalem. Reader of the missionary letter Mrs. Spencer.

York.—The monthly meeting wee held at the Burton.lane Church on Monday, the pre-sident being Mrs. Baldwin. Mu. Robinson gave a most interesting report of the Confer- nce meetings. A solo wag feelingly ren-

dered by Muss A. Matthew. Tea was after-wards served and a collection of £1 19s. 3d. taken.

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