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Dr. foffall's translation of the Ni..': Ti:. Nec'e■ 7Tceisi1):beiit',";(11ttoic'igrill.gis"l'ilil ltV s°‘111.jtechet Itinient has arready become famous WhOr- of .,,,,, d,,,, to, pan he restored with very PVC! the English language is spoken amt slight recourse to conjecture. In tlw Old Ilse Bible is loved and studied. it has gone Testament, however, the true text has it t hrough "‘""er."5 edit.", ,it' . l.. !omicrons instances apparently been lost, appeared in various forms; a has even been printed alongside of the Authorised both in the Hebrew and in the Creek Yersion in parallel columns.

Such an translation known . the Septuagint. In achievement, remarkable in itself, was these cases, if it is to be restored, resort

remlered the more striking by the fact 11.1t1St be had to conjecture; and thus the

that he had previously published another 000r is thrown 0,41 in many passleges VO

I ranslat i011 of the WhOle of the New Testa- competing attempts at restoration of the original, of which one only can be right. meal in his volume "The. Historical New 'Testament." Few, probably, anticipated How Dr. Moffatt has dealt with the Thal he would o'er publish a translation problem vv ill be notch clearer in the second volume. ,,bare the difficulty is of the Old Testament. Ile is , ' slily a 'rea lly , ,,, , ti. u , e, ,r ,,,,,,, New Testament. scholar; and in view of „„i,,- ',„en tiircL,(1,,,,„1.,i,,et ,s1.1,,e„'„epass.',..e-this and the heavy literary programme to ,,,,, 1,„„ e,„e„,,, oc ten,,,,,,ty :,',.. which Ile was already co llllll itted, it could translated. The text of Sanmel has often scarcely be expected that he wocid Lee ee been said to rival that of Ezekiel in the formidable a task. 1121 he has (lone it, and early in December the second volume extent to which it has suffered from

cor•

is to be issued, completing the work. To motion; but, fortunately, much has been translate the whole Bible into English l'll?e'llellayt?Seli';','lloerrnesstorir'eai'lr,'IaersgPeeley'llii; tl:el single-handed is a notable achievement, and a title to enduring fame. It is not help of the Septuagint.

And hem the improbable that the present publication English reader will find several novelties,

will place us ill an even deeper debt than unless he has already discovered them in

its predecessor. We have several other the commentaries. But I shall turn with more interest 111 modern renderings of the New Testament, the second volume to see how the trans-though pc Monti'. was none the iess later has handled the problems which the welcome for that. But for the Ohl Test.

1(.1.'1'.1s, us Illteat':Unec.a0rTs.hetdr is i'l'arge(7cnel'da it meat, apart from renderings of particular 1

hacks, we have polling to show. Sk some emendation of the traditional text in volumes in the " Polyerome Bible " appeared a quarter of a century age the interests of accuracy and point." It

has, therefore. been impossible to nail (Leviticus, Joshua, Judges, Psalms, T.iall, Ezekiel).

Then the enterprise notes defending, or even explaining. such

Cattle to an abrupt conclusion. Cheyne departures from the Hebrew. He adds:

produced various versions both of Isaiah "I must ask the general reader to believ,

and of the Psalms. Driver trallShited the that. none has been admitted except upon What the , sufficient 1.1ins and Jeremiah. The Psalms harC,

anslator regards as evidence." I can thoroughly endorse from

in fact, been translated by several scholars. „,, 0„.„ experie,,,e, as ,m,„,, „,o, Job has received a spirited rendering into „notsit verse tram Principal

tthnntoni. 'scholars would do, his fmlher statement: Very few, apart from those who have

The poetical parts of the Old Testament have been translated in (he "International (lone 'some first-hand work upon the SIM-cri i ica, coin ii,eri (0,. „ sir George „dim, ,i0CI, realise how uncertain and precarious MIMI to whom Dr. MolTalCs translation s the traditional text of some hooks in the

is dedicated by his former pupil, has set 01(1 Testament." And only scholars will

high standard of vivid and felicitous ren- be able to appraise the amount of work

derings. A useful enterprise is "The 01(1 is;,,livieciciollitis reconstruction of the lest must

l'e lament in Colloquial English," of which seven imrls have so far appeared.

Passing from Lower to Higher Criticism,

Ithl valuable though all these are, they I may note that Dr. Moffatt has tried to

suffer from (heir fragmentary character indicate the sources which have 11,11 and from the fact that so many different employed in the earlier historical books,

minds have been at work. Dr. Moffatt has especially the Pentateuch. Extracts from given 'is a translation of the Old Testa- .1 have been prbileil in italics, extracts

from E in brackets, editorial additions or ment from cover to cover which has the paler „ , double , „

inestimable advantage of being the work .e 'er 'h'eePe'e.ees 'e. ee...e.e• But a more disconcert], feature. is the of a single mind. He has by his unaided , ,.....ent rearrangement or me text Tim

s

and teachers of the 0, Tes,an, . Geenesis vii. 5-24 is rearranged in the MI- efforts filled a gap long felt by students ''." 'le

irn „,, ,,,,n townie, order of verses :-5, 10. 7-9, 16, 12,

much n°l'o'lr're "neaesdeTtelurnrist's"c'oniPaMMU-,--ff 17 21. ‘23 6, 1' • ia45' 16e • 17e • 18.21 ' 24- was also a far more difficult enterprise. And that not simply from the mere mass of the material In be handled, but from the character of the material itself. I (to not. -forget the kind of affinity between Hebrew and English which William Tyn-dale detected. Hebrew narrative prose goes naturally and easily into English prose. But it is another mailer when we come to Ihe poets and prophets. It is, of course, true that the Epistles are often difficult to out .and printed one after the, other. Ti:, translate, owing to the ambiguity of the novice ,,solnri.eiete11,r,,,n,1,ffil.,,:r, ,,o‘renehl.,,,,toe,,-,0, be

. ia1,13,2iarapirlirti;',,AmeteTrianadie= I what seems to be. Ihe end of the story, it

' 'her. . 6r1. 1101.5.P. (li'd" '"nt S"'"''' begins

rla7derZaal'annIageffOrt:tillrZ.„.1::e;

Much more extensive rearrangement will he found in the narrative of the origin of the Hebrew monarchy, 1 Sc,,,. viii.,ii. Similarly 1 Kings xxi. is placed helm-nen chapters xix. and 'cu.: there is consider-able rearrangement of 2 Kings xviii.-xs. There is, of course, reason for this exten-sive dislocation, and in some instances it makes the development clearer. In °Ill, cases two separate narratives are sorted

738 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.' NOVEMBER 13, 1924

sharply before him part at least of thereto for the separation of documenb.

One feature of the translation in which I find it very difficult to appro.ve the translator's choice is the use of" the Eternal " for the ineffable name. I fully recognise the difficulty ho which a trans-lator whose work is intended for the general public tirade himself. Jehovah is a form which, so far as we can trace it, did not originate before the thirteenth alitury of our era; and it was due to the combination of the consonant. of one worst with the vowels of another, a blun-der possible only to the crassest ignorance. It is true that it has been naturalised in English; but the Christian associations which have gathered about it tend to make it quite misleading. Yahweh is far more correct and less mythological in Its appearance and sound. But perhaps Dr. Moffatt is right in thinking it unsuitable for a popular version. In spite of Matthew Arnold's pleadings, I dislike extremely the reoffering " The Eternal," which ie a dubious equivalent for the name itself, too metaphysical in its flavour, and, to my ear it least, unpleasing when it is con-stantly repeated, as is inevitably the case with a name which occurs some six thou-sand titres, I believe, in the Old Testa-ment. Dr. Moffatt speaks of his decision with much modesty, and he has obviously mate it with reluctance. H Yahweh is not to ho employed, I think I should on the whole decide to beep the traditional ren-dering " the Lord "; but I should prefer " Jehovah " to " The Eternal."

The translation as a whole makes a very favoulable impression. The narrative is vivid and interesting, to that great stretches of it can be read with pleasure at a time. The legal matter, while neces-sarily lacking the fascination of the story, has been well done; and I have found it more interesting to read in masses than the Revised Version. I have been struck by the deftness of the rendering in much of these sections. The translation of the specifications for the Tabernacle, for instance, is a favourable example of skilful treatment of difficult technical matter. The handling of the poetical material will, of course, be tar more fully exemplified In the second volume. But this instalment provides as with such notable poems as the Blessing of Jacob, the Triumph Song at the lied Sea, the Song of Moses, the Blessing of Moses, the Song of Deborah, the Song of Hannah, David's Elegy on Saul and Jonathan, the 18th Psalm. And there are, of course, other short poems or snatches of poetry. But it is fairer to leave the impression tootle by these to be enriched by study of the poetical and pro-phetic literature as presented in the second volume. Meanwhile I must ex-press soy admiration of the skill and resourcefulness with which the author has accomplished a difficult task in this ren-dering of the Pentateuch and the His-torical Books.

Unveiling Ceremony at Oldham.

An interesting function recently took place at Lees•road Church, Oldham, when portraits of his Worship the Mayor and Mayoress (Councillor J. K. Cheatham. J.P., and Mrs. Cheetham) were unveiled, with that of Alm S. A. Ellis. In Councillor and Mrs. Chcefham the Church bee most devoted servants. It is their proud boast that from earliest infancy Lees-road has claimed their love and service. They are concluding a strenuous year of work for the municipality, daring which they have fully maintained the traditions of the high office to which they were called a year ago. But their retirement from such work will only liberate their energies for service in their own loved Zion, to which they will turn with renewed seal. Mrs. Ellis recently celebrated the sixtieth year of her membership of Len-/Tad Church. All through the years she has been, and is to-day, actively engaged in Christian work, particularly in the Sunday-,wool. She is also an enthusiastic mi.. sionary worker, and for some year. has been treasurer of the Oldham Branch of the W:M.A. Mrs. Ellis rejoices in the fact that her children are closely aaaociated with the Church. The meeting at which the photo. graphs were unveiled was presided over by Mr. .1. R. Bosworth. Congratulatory speeches were made by the Chairman and Rev. A. Barfield. Mr. Ernest Ellis, Mrs. Pill, and Mrs. Attersall performed the un-veiling ceremony. Touching resporece were made by his Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress and Mrs. Ellis.

Kimberley.—The monthly missionary meeting was held at Langley Mill. Mr. Paling Brown gave an encouraging address. Mrs. Bartlam wns the soloist. and Alice Nellie Singleton rendered a pleceing recital. The missionary letter was read by the secretary.

accord in one place there was Pentecost. Can we expect any Pentecost by the mere merging of machinery?

This-masonable inquiry -1s being made in many querters, and suggests mineral observations. To begin with, everyone agrees ne to the great importance of unity of spirit. That is taken for granted. But what is meant? Unanimity, perfect agree-ment, one-accordness among more than nine hundred thousand British Metho-dists, a Pentecostal and unanimous yearn-

le ing Cl2117trdtall'oebe'man eveer?abe

reached, or that Union ought do be de-layed until that union of spirit obtains?

The unions of the Methodist aturchfft which have already taken place have in

MEETING AT SHEFFIELD. BOTH SIDES DISCUSS THE SCHEME.

The Sheffield Church Council gave a fine lead to the eight circuits in the city whenit invited all officials to a meeting in Old Bethel," Cambridge-street, m Thureday, 6th inst., to hear both sides on Methodist Union. Including some private members, nearly 200 were present. The Union Com-mittee bad nominated Rev. William Younger as their spokesman, the "other side"- being represented by Bev. T. H. Any, B.D. The procedure was : Addresses by the deputations, to be followed by written questions. There vas to be no open discussion and no vote. Tina obviously suited the temper of the meeting admirably, and the speeches were listened to with intense interest and with a determination to be scrupulously fair. Significant points were strongly cheered, and every possible sympathy was freely given.

Rev. Wm, Younger appealed for a judg-ment on the merits of the case as a whole. He emphasised the world-movements of Methodism .wards Union end their mimes; the big moral evils, which demand a united attack ,• the attitude of our young people towards " isms." He claimed that the scheme Reel', by its. opening of Con-ference to -private member., guaranteed democracy and for other reasons evan-gelical liberty. If there be any ad-vantage in having the That, word, that ad-vantage was given to the other side." Mr. Auty, despite nervocenece. did well. He warned ea against family quarrel.; Its claimed that them is now no overlapping an the Mission Field; that "overlapping " is not always " competition "; and that Colonial Union is not so successful as it sterna. His M71112 argument was the alleged distinction between ministers and laymen, centring particularly upon the Pastoral Session ; he contended this vice definitely towards saoerdotalism. He claimed that the

in each of the thane Munches, Union will bring nothing new to Melhoditm except the absence of outgrown non-essentials and the universalising of what one or more of the three have found by experi-ence to be of value. The common charae. legates of Methodism are with tes all in letter and in spirit.

It cannot for a moment be conceded Brat Mere is no enthusiasm for Union. Why was it suggested? Why have busy men and women given time and strength to its annsideration? Why are thousands of them zealous for its consummation? But, on the other hand, does widespread unconcern for any cause mean that it ought to be dropped? What about Liberalism at home and the Democratic Party in America? What about the Anti-Gambling Crusade, the Temperance cause, the League of Natiorro, and even a Revival of Religion? Who would my that the rank and file of Methodhls are stirred, much less red hot, about any of these things? And yet no one suggests that these enterprises should be dropped.

Brutus must have his word Good reasons most yield to better." Because " there ie a tide in the affairs of men which, taken et the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of life is bound in shallows and in miseries." And

scheme was the product of the hectic war years.

The questions had obviously been prepared beforehand. Those for Mr..Younger related to ordination of lay preachers. financial organisation, tie required Act of Parliament, Union and Revival, end conditions in the Colonies. Mr. Auty had to reply to the query as to whether our difficulties would not be augmented if we remained separate, if the Wesleyan Conference had not inaugurated the negotiations before the war, and similar matters. Mr. Auty evidently differ.] from the circular issued in September by the " other side," and stated frankly, If I can be satisfied on the ministerial Seddon, I shall stand down this minute."

The suggestion for the meeting was put forward by a convinced Unionist, who mu-tended that the ocartrary view Mould he fully faced by our people in time for them to think it over before voting. He believed that. Union bad everything to gain and• nothing to lose by this policy. The Shef-field meeting seemed a thenough j.tification of this view-point, and hoe probably decide, the vote definitely For.

UNTIED MEETING OF NOTTINGHAM CIRCUITS.

A well-attended meeting of officials from a group of circuits in the Nottingham area woe held on Thursday everting in the Forcet-road Church under the presidency of Rev. T. Cook, of Long Eaton, to coneider the Meths. diet Union proposals in view of the December Quarterly Meetings. Rev. S. Horton was in attendance to outline the scheme and to give any information m eaphontion that might be desired. Mr. Horton said that the December Quarterly Afeetings would have to make the moat important decision in the hisiory of Methodism, affecting raotnaly Britain, but the world. He gave a brief historical sketch shelv-ing how the suocess of the Unionist movement in America and Australia bad encour-aged the idea in the Homeland. After many

years of thought and diecusaion, during.which the fineal, esprit 01 dellowehip and good will had been manifested, the United Commit.e had evolved a scheme which it confidently presented to the throe Churches. Necessarily there had been " give and take " all round. It was pointed out that under the scheme the adminiStration of the Saciaments would follow our present custom, thus removing my abjection on the ground of eacentotalism. The Ministerial Session bad power. which :sere staidly limited-, and it bad no right of legi. lation. In the new Chinch laymen would have guar Foveae than at present. In the Syne& there would he about lour lay rep o. sentatives to one miniaterial. Mr. Horton particularly emphasised the supreme value of Union in regard to social reform and mi. sionary affairs. A considerable number of questions were put and answered. The tone of the meeting left nothing to be desired.

WHAT I HEAR. All Protestant Commurdons throughout

the world are expected to observe Sandy, November 30th, as a Day of Prayer fan Missions. This proposal originated with the International Missionary Council.

• • •

Mr. John A. Compffon, K.C., Recorder of Leeds, entertained yesterday (November 12th) the students for the Baptist Minis-try at lice Mission House, Furnival Street, London.

• • •

The London Baptist Monthly Missionary Conference dealt on Tuesday with " Cope and iliseiemary Enterprise," which was admirably introduced by Rev. Thomas ', Powell, B.A., 13.D., of Forest Gate.

• • •

Last week fitly-three specially selected girls felt Dr. Barnardo's homes as' emigrant. for Australia. Posts in domes-tic servile have been provided for them is and around Sydney.

• • •

Lady Kinnaird has accepted the posilioa of President of the Zenana Bible an/ : Medical Mission.

Rev. John Watson, of Chinchew, who' has been aMiesionary in China in sonnet-lion with the Presbyterian Church of England since 1880, has resigned.

• • •

Boringbank United Free Church, Gtos-gow, has been condemned by the local authorities, and is to be replaced by a new building.

• • e The Wesleyan Methodist Local

Preachers' Mutual Aid Association, which has been in existence upwards of seventy-five years, has now 872 annuitants on its funds.

• • •

The special effort of the Religious Tract Society, in connection with its one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary, to awaken interest in Scotland in its work at home and abroad has been attended with tangible success.

• • •

Dr. Laws, the famous missionary of Livingstonia, has cabled that the Living-slonia Mission Presbytery of the United Free Church and the Blantyre Mission Presbytery of the Church of Scotland bare been united and now form -. the Synod of the Church of Central Africa, Presby-terian."

• • •

A three-Laye' bazaar jug held in Glas-gow hoe resulted in the addition of £76,564 to the RoYal Samaritan Hospital for Women to that city.

• •

A mission centre in London of one of the three negotiating Methodist Churches is to convinced that Methodist Union is inevitable in the near future that the authorities in carrying thrmigh the rota vation of the building have llisconlinued the denominational designation and painted in large bold letters on the greet of the ;bighting the words The Methodist Mission." • • •

"Q.," Sir A. Quitter Couch, in conse-quence of eye trouble, has been compelled for the present to discontinue both read- ing and writing.

.

The expedition to Central Africa to lake a film representing the life of Dr. Livingstone arrived in England 'Iasi Sa turday.

• • •

Dr. John Reiman will preach the sermon

at the twenty-Brat Scottish festival service to be held in St. Columba's Church. Pont Street, Belgravia, W., on St. Andrew's Day, Homnalter 30th, at 3.15

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METHODIST UNION. CONCERNING " UNION" AND "UNITY."

By Rev. H. J. TAYLOR, Should we vote for Methodist Union the wider view, the Inane ample enter-

until there is an impassioned unity of Prise, the ePPeele at ...weir, el elate.- spirit? Ought the three Methodist mu...,11hitnaed. the of an "'Led

the common toe? Most 'Churches to come together until there is :he eee, getheelle„ in oneness of soul? When they were of one the three che'reh' h

of es, who regard Union

as of God, leading to a more- effec-tive getting of His will done on earth —are they to turn back because a minority plead lack of amity of spirit? Moses would never have led Israel out of Egypt if he had availed for unity of spirit. Nor would there have been a Christian Chunch, or even a Christian religion. Every great leader has had to lead hie hosts de free-dom, reform and all great victories with-out waiting for unity of spirit. We are called to area by faith, not by fear; the strongest must care for the weakest, but not in great crises allow them to set-the pace or direct the course.

The unity. of spirit so much desired obtains throughout British Methodism on all the vital issues. We are one in faith, doctrine, polity, spiriL Whatever minor

every case encountered opposition, they differencesexist game matLerSare found have never been "of one accord, but when the judgment of the majority in each of the uniting Churches has been convinced of the wisdom of Union they have carried it through, and from the hour of final decision the discordant spirit, the "Other Side," accepting the verdict of the majority, has fallen into line. So much so that in no case at home or abroad has Ogre ever been any attempt or sug-gestion to divorce those united. The unity of spirit lacking in the negotiations

.has swiftly followed the uniting of forces, and in the course of the days they reached as much compactness as if they had never been apart, and, best of all, the Pentecost' of revival and power has fully come.

We are often necessitated to make de cisions where them it no unity of spirit. Every Conference does it. It has been; known in Quarterly Meetings and .yen in Trustees' Meetings too. Our denomina-tion has united circuits again and again without waiting for unity of spirit. There have been economic and other reasons for uniting even discordant elements. Minori-ties always have their rights. But it is not one of their rights in Methodism to rule majorities.

Unity of spirit is most desirable, but is it seriously contended that in its absence the majority are to yield, that nothing is to he done? Thal everyone is to put away this is such a tide.

Methodist Union Conferences.

NOVEMBER 13; 19'24 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 739

" Leader " Table Talk. Woman's Views. it the work of the Free Church Women's.

Council were more generally known it to probable that we should math more ex-tensive use of it in linking op the woolen's religions activities in our ',trials bytatities. In any district where there are, a few Sisterhoods it is profitable that they shoed find a focussing point for their activities; and from a joint committee con-testing of the leaders of sack women's meeting a Women's Council might easily and uses, in formed. We learn is trou-t. with site another; each worker has eireMente or knowledge that we me the richer by acquiring, and we shall not only 1111P our respective- places more effectively by the inspiration so gained, lint in our united strength will be able to accomplish tasks that are impoasible while we remain isolated. The responsibility its upon us of leading our members into taking an baler. in social questions, and the value a the F.C.W.C. is in supplementing the work of the Church in matters related to the 'relieve of women, girls, and little children. In every locatity are problems that are awaiting practicer solution; and in the face of chronic suffering and hard-ship our religion is a flabby article if we let it stop short at hymn-singing tied other devotional exercises.

• There is or demand for practical Chris-

tianity, and our preaching and teaching will be all the better if we cultivate an active interest in lives that are spent under the shadow of poverty and drudgery. Hostels- for working girls and women,. rescue-homes, babies: homes, girls' clubs are among the enterprising work of the Council. In towns where branches are established the women of Primitive Meths &ism are in the forefront. At Plomstead Mrs. Hartland has for several years borne a large share of the responsibility of a girls' hostel, and through its medium has been able to " mother " scores of young women who have been in need of the mothering of a good woman, None Can

red how far such influence may extend. The Year Book of the Council unfailingly holds up the Salisbury Branch an a model o4 activity, and here again our own melee, who have for many yens been most ably led by Mrs. Shepherd, use is the vanguard. Among the special interests of Obis branch is the Retreat. where girls wits have erred are lest back to 'miba of righteousness by the ministrations of Dr. aril Mrs. Rutter.

• • • Fn High Wycombe it was the Women 1

Council that was effective in establishing a vigorous. branch of the League of Nations-Union, and the Sisterhoods called to-tether annually the eamdidotes for the Town Council (psi& to the municipal. elections) to sonnet them on matters in which Christian women are speeinfly interested. The enterprising mind can find a host of purposes for such an organisation. ft ought, for instance, tore a matter of grave concern to us to know that of women who go to prison for the first time 86 per cent. return theree. There is clearly something amiss with our treat-ment of crime to be whacking in reforma-tory results. Industrial conditions as they relate to ow sex shoot& be lakes cog-nisance of; women and girls may still he employed sixty hours a week without over-time; and often work is so desperately needed that they will lake anything under any circumstances or conditions without daring to make complaint.

• • • We have this week once again celebrated

'Armistice Day, and our nvioda have gone hack to the experiences it commemorates and the lessons it taught. At the National Free Church Assembly fast March, Mr. Idoyd George claimed that there were only two lessons to learn from it, namely, how to avoid another, and how to attain as a Permanency the spirit of sacrifice that it conked. We ace too much inclined to-look at new demands with a shrug and ffismiss them as being too much trouble." That is not the spirit which won the war, nor will it win peace. Wherever there is .Pportunity- of Launching out in our Christian work let us follow it fearlessly. Our own enthusiasm will infect others; but we cannot lead our women where we are not prepared to go ourselves. Our ago calls for women of holy daring and self- sacrifice.

e • Thought for file Week.—" No one of us

has a religion unless be has some visioo of a social kingdom of righteousness and Pelee toward which he is called to strive." —Wu. SCOTT P3.1311,

RononA.

Tho Great London Missies. On Sunday next Gipsy Smith opens his

on t

Lond hceaTeirOf talricIonhe Zeal!

identified with the movement, and Methodists everywhere should pray for the success of the minion. It le Mantled on a scale never previously attempted, and I hope the courage and enterprise,of its promoters will be amply rewarded. In his article in the " Daily Telegraph of the 411 inst. Dr. Charles Browneakt: "It is dreadful to be scepti-car about. work into which so much tabour and deeotion will be poured, but one;feels that if it were poured into the channels. of our regular church services and of Sunday-school teaching, there might be richer and more permanent results. The trontge. generally is that outsiders are not touched' by such services." I have an idea that tipsy Smith would strongly dis-sent from the last statement. His mis-sions do touch outsiders, and multitudes have been brought into the ford by his agency. Let us all pray that it may be so in this case. I donor see how " the labour and devotion could have been poured" into ordinary channels. Concentration upon a great rallying centre was essential, but if anticipatious ace realised, streams of freshenergy wilt spread to the chinches, and Sunday-schools and other organisa-tions all over London will experience a Divine quickening. ' God grant that it may be so. A Cathedral for AIL

The recent meeting of the Federal Coun-cil of Evangelical Free Churches suggested that the overtures of-the Bishops towards union should be accompanied by suitable acts. A step in that direction has been made by the Bishop of-Liverpool, who has expressed a desire- that the new Cathedrar may " be seed by all and for all, for the strengthening of elf good that is in exist-ence." The pulpit is to he occupied on the Sunday before Christmas by a thestiy-terian—Dr. Alexander Ramsay. In the " Daily Courier'- of November 3rd a number of Free Church ministers ex-pressed warm gratification at the " splen-did gesture " of the Bishop. The Rev. H.J. Taylor said " The step taken by the Bishop, is in the right direction:. . . The Free Churches are waiting for the time when Anglicanism will follow its words by deeds and admit Nonconformist min-isters to its pulpit's wish the some freedom that bishops and clergy are admitted to. Nonconformist pulpits. It is for those who belong to the Established Church to take such steps as they think seise and necessary to bring this about. Anything that can he done on those lines will give ns immense satisfactisn. We rejoice in the dkcFaration oil the Bishop of Durham at the opening of the Cathedral, that Anglicans and Free Churchmen alike stand for the principres of the Reforma-tion.- Mr. Taylor strikes the right n., but hew far the Bishop of Durham's pro-nouncement is correct let readers of the " Church Times" rude.

Auspicious Event at Bristol understand that the Brotherhood. and

Sisterhood Anniversary at Hebron Chords, &isle, First Circuit, was notahle for ae °serifow congregation on. Sunday evening,. November 2nd, wren Sir Thomas titskip, K.C., M.P.,. was the speaker. The service was conducted by Mr. W. Strange, who was converted at Hebron fifty years ago, but afterwards gave his services to mis-sies work in the slums, under the aus-pices of the United Methodist Church, of which he is now agnember. With grate-ful memories- of his former connection with Hebron he chose that church for the celebration of his religious jubilee. At his tseiletio the members monemslaszar.ayndNoviemrields gathers1st. A service followed, at which he gainer some interesting reminiscences of fifty years' work in Bristol and district. He stated that the Church Extension Fund was practically decided upon at his house during the sittings of the Bristol Confer- ence. At that lisle he entertained Hr. W. P. Hartley and the Revs. J. Ritson and Ft Hind. The question of starting the hind was discussed, and Mr. Hartley came to a decision which lie made public in the Conference. Mr. Strange crowned his jubilee with a gift of 825 to the Hebron Church. The C.C. Year Book thtfl.

A copy of the C.E. Year Book is before me, and I should like to congratulate the editor—the !rev. E. J. T. Bagnall—on, its excellence. Ida not know how long in is eine° the Year Book was first published;

but I believe that from Its lest issue until now it has enjoyed an ever-increasing popularity. gays Tit C.E. earr"Becrroltrls immensely popular, and last year we sold nearly 313,000 copies. There is nothing like it at the price in all the C.E. world, and we receive scores of letters in congratulation upon it." The book costs only three-pence, and it ought to be in the handa of every member. It contains a eamplete list of topics for twelve months, both for the serum and junior sections; and the notes supplied by a great variety of competent writers are of immense value. With these " helps" there ought to be no difficulty on the part of members in preparing helpful papers or addresses, The book contains inspiring messages from the President of Conference,. the President of the GE• Union of Great Britain and Ireland, the Secretary of our Sunday School Union, the Temperance Secretary, and lest, but not Feast, the Rev. Francis E. Clark, the founder of the great C.E. movement. To all Endeavourers I would say " Be sere and get a espy."

Jubilee of the "Sunday Schaet Chronicle."

I should like to warmly congratulate the London Sunday School Uoion on the attainment of the jubilee of the " Sunday School Chronicle." The first- number of the paper was issued on October 23rd, 1974, and through all these fifty years it has rendered unique service in promoting Sunday-school efficiency. A comparison of the methods which were generally in vogue- halt a century ago and those which obtain in np-to-date schools to-day is sug-gestive of remarkable development, and probably no single factor has been more potent in this regard than the "Chroni-cle." The proprietors of the paper have been forturrate in the selection of editors. The first was Mr. Benjamin Clarke, who held the position till 1893. He was fol-lowed by Rev. H. S. B. Yates and Free. Alexarnler Smellie, but each of these occtrpied the editorial chair for only a short period. The present editor is Rev. Frank Johnson, and his term of ser-vice covers a period of lwenty-live years. Long may his bow abide in strength. His qualification for the post was recognised at the start, and a quarter of a century has witnessed to his genius in editorial work. The paper was never more virile than it is today; and L hope it may have an ever-inereasing circulation amongst Sunday-school workers. Opium in India

" Opium in hadia " Is the title of a report prepared by the National Christian Council of fndia, Burma and Ceylon. D. is an 84-page booklet, which deals with the result of an enquiry into the use of °pions- in Indie, at the request of the International Missionary Council, which is closely related ho the activities of the League of Nations in regard Its the world-wide opium problem. We have here the evidence given by members of the Indian Medico, Service, missionary doctors and Indian private practitioners, by education-ists, social reformers. and others. The whole constitutes a dunning indictment of the opium traftic, and as Mr. M. L Gandhi says: " From the moral stand-point there is no defence of the Indian opium policy." " The love of money is a root of aN kinds of evil," and this vile {rattle has been maintained for private profit and for public revenue. It has proved an umpeakable curse to the peoples of Eastern lands; and Hie cultiva-tion and sale of the drug—except for medical purposes--ought to be slopped. The report can be obtained from the Inter-national Missionary Council, 2, Eaton Gale, London, S.W. 1, for Is. post free.

What Is Sosialisint The " Daily Telegraph " of Saturday last

had a leading article on the implications of Socialism. The writer appeared to be bewildered as to what Socialism really is, and said "Mr. Sidney Webb has just been contending that Socialism and In-dividualism are not real opposites, because the object of Socialism is to secure a larger measure of individuality." That distin-guished representative of the late Govern-ment is then quoted as saying: "It is indispensable for Socialism in England that it should be consietent with the rules of arithmetic, with the Ten Command-ments, and with the Union Jack. There should be no confiscation?' This sounds strangely different from whet is heard from some of Mr. Webb's colleagues—especially those who orate in the parks and at street corners,

WESLEYAN PASTORAL SESSION.

METHODIST UNION VOTE.

SIR IL W. PERKS' VIEWS. The vote pertaining to- Methodist Union

taken at the Pastoral Session of the Wes. teyan Conference, herd at Nottingham in July last, has given rise to different .esti-mates as to its value and significance. Our President (Rev. J. T. Barrkby) has sought to ascertain an appreciation of the vote from that distinguished Wesleyan Methodist lay-man, Sir Robert W. Perks. In reply to Mr. Barkby's inquiry, Sir Robert writes as fottowie:—

Mut Mn. Passmewr,—It has been my lot to be a member of the Wesleyan Conference for forty-six years, ever cince laymen were admitted in 1E178. Our Conference then ceased to be a clerical assembly. This great reform was opposed by some of the leading ministers of that day, one being Rev. John Rattenbery the grandfather of our present anti-Unionist, and another being Rev. Dr. Osborn, who, by the way, became President for the time a few years afterward. of the very Conference which he had de. counted. Again, in 1898, when the laity of our•Church decided that the Representative Session of our Wesleyan Conference should meet fire, and after chat session the minin-tern shbuld meet in their Pastoral Sessiom, the object of Ohio chnoge being to seorre to the Representative Session the initiative on all important proposals and issues affecting ear Church. Thi. essential alteration in our constitution was vehemently denounced and opposed bymany of our leading mioisters, supported by a large majority of the Minis. serial Session. When, however, they f000d that the Representative Session was strongly in factor f that second reform they lis-tened to the wise advice of Dr. Rigs and followed in the wake of the Representative Session.

We must remember that our Pastoral Ses-sion is not representative, as the other Con-ference is (dr. Armstrong's resolution in the Pastoral Session was an extremely foolish one, especially coming from a man who, as one of the editors of the anti-Union neon. paper, has done so much to foment discord and excite prejudice and fear. The Con-ference very wisely saw the mistake they were invited to make and, following Mr. Hornabrook, whose influence and judgment far exceed those of Mr. Armstrong by a majority of 306 to 713 the Pastoral Session came into fine with the Representative. Conference. It is interesting to note that this majority of about four to one is practically similar to the vote of 902 to 100 which we passed in the Represent. live Conference. We cannot expect to effect a great change in our constitution in any of our three Churches with absolute unanimity. There W/1.5 a substantial division of opinion in the Canadian and Anstralian Churches both among the ministers and lay-men when Union was effected.

Personally I am not at all surprised that seventy eight ministers were induced to vote against Union, especially in view of the alarmist statements, the products of preju-dice and fear, with. which our ministers and people have been„ regaled. But we must remember that there are 2,502' Wesleyan ministers, and seventy-eight is a very small proportion indeed. 3foreover, we rejoice to know that an overwhelming number of the most distinguished and experienced ministers of our Church are wholeheartedly in favour of Union. So it is with the chairmen of our districts and tale heads of our departments. These able and devoted men, supported as they are already by an immense number of our laity, have not the smallest intention of hauling down the Union flag. We are of the same mind today as we were when we asked the Primitive and the United Methodist, Churches to come and discuss with as the possibihty of Union, and you may rest assured: that we are in no way disconcerted because a small number of ministers think that the time for Union is not opportune;

THE "EXPOSITOR... Professor FL T. Andrews contributes an

article to the November "Expositor" on " The Ten Rest Books on the Life of Jesus." It presents to wide Barmy of the literature, many more than ten books are named, and 51 the end there is evidence that an attempt has been made to perform the impossible. " After all the learning, ability and even genius devoted to this aobject, it is a relief to turn back from the very best of the modern Lives 'to the Gospels." He includes Papini in his list for the sake of the emo-tional element. The position is taken, ham-ever, that "every minister mid theologian-

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some of the problems discussed. There are other article., review., and the editor's notes,

740 THE L PRIMITIVE METHODIST. LEADER. NOVEMBER 13, 1924k

THE "OTHER SIDE."

THE UTILITARIAN ARGUMENT FOR UNION.

By Rev. J. E. THORP. In the hundreds of communications which

have come to me through the Methodist Union controversy, three only have trans-gressed the limits of courtesy and good taste. It is gratifying to feel that we can contend vigorously yej„ without acrimony. The temper in which this controversy has been conducted in our Church is evidence that liberty of expression 1.0 exponent and oppo-nent alike not only creates the best atmo-sphere for discussion, but will determine that, whatever the issue, neither victory nor defeat will give rise to any exhibition of bad temper which results in persecution or dis- ruption. Many correspondents frankly avow their Unionam and state reasons for their convictions. The reasons which appear again and again gathered together make what I call •• the Utilitarian Argument." Some believe that anticipated circuit adjustments will lead to considerable economy; the pooling of re- sources will liberate men and money for more effective concentrated service. As part of the same argument the plea is made that a United Methodism is going to save rural England and also impress the man in the street in some wonderful way.

On the face all this seems convincing, and it is a surprise to some of my friends that I am fat 4'1,7413.`eed,.:01:::71SiTnr,ZZ it be a shilling spent or saved, and for hav-ing some contact with the man in the street. Yet I confess it is this plea which leaves me hesitant and doubtful. If Union per se is necessary and guarantees these things, that we ought to be as ready to unite with Romanist' as with any other branch of the Church. If the man in the street waits until we have dropped the titles Primitive and Wesleyan to be impressed he will keep wait-ing until other labels, such as Protestant and Catholic, have gone too. The man in the street is more likely to be impressed by a strong holding to distinctive convictions than by any adjustment of ecclesiastic machinery •prompted by considerations of expediency. A union which is so obviously utilitarian may make a certain impression, but it will leave the outsider as worldly as before. The economy with efficiency argument leaves-me cold. Obviously the tighter the organisation the more .11 for the ecclesiastical financier and statesman, and the bigger the place occupied by such men the smaller will be the room open to the Spirit.

" But co-ordination will create efficiency and open the way to wider opportunities." Exactly ! but to seise these opportunities will require more cash than " economy " will liberate. For Union to achieve anything near the results its advocates proinise more giving and not less will he needed; more spending than. saving. I should have been more impressed if the cry had been, not " see what we shall save!'.' bat see what we can spend. Such advocacy would have had a more genuine ring about it. I would not imply that the Unionists are actuated merely by prudential and utilitarian motives; men are often bigger than their arguments. But too many arguments are frankly based upon utilitarian considerations. One wonders if the spirit of adventure which made our Church has been lost, and we can see victory only through organisation, grand committees and big money.

There may be something in the Methodism of to-day which makes its self-preservation depend upon union. If so, that ought to have been stated. A courageous dmlaration on these lines might have frightened a few timid souls, but would have toned the majority up to face any necessity more so than frantic attempt. at ecclesiastical recon-struction can ever do. " The product of best statesmanship," " constitutional adventure " are not the need of this hour. The religious tragedy of to-day is the emphasis on"mobili-sation," concentration," " outward unity," as if these ever were or ever can he the con-ditions of spiritual success. If each denomi-nation by loyalty to its own vision and earnest work on its own distinctive lines can-not revive the Church, no corporate union, entered upon under pressure or from motives of utility, will do it.

E. Herman has said " the Urn, is coming when it will take more courage—for the Free

Churches at any rate—to keep seller.° than to unite." - Not long before he passed from us. Dr. Clifford expressed the view that history was one continued proof that the pro-gress of the Kingdom of God owes most to individuals and smaller communities nrk-in, along the lines of their own genius! I hold to that as being historically and pro. phaically true. The demand for corporate onion with a view to popularity .and effec. tivenese is to declare our. confidence in the flesh. Such union is not necessary to that witness and service which Christ demands from his followers, and without which all

.nstitutional adventure," " mobilisation " and the rest will be bubbles which the expe-rience of the next ten years will prick.

A Day of LONDON MINISTERS

Last Friday some fifty of our minister, met at Surrey Chapel to confer on the problem of their work. It was not an official meeting, and little or nothing was said about the machinery of the Church. The purpose of the gathering was for fellow-ship in thought and prayer, and very soon the men were at grips with the great ques-tions of religions experience. The morning meeting wee under the guidance of Rev. George Bennett, and by praise, Scripture and prayer an atmosphere was created for heart to heart talk. For two hours there was the thrill of spiritual power that made the time feel all too short. The heart was uncovered and confession was made, the magnitude of the work, with its difficulties, was faced, but we were reminded of our all. sufficient Source.

We were favoured by a visit from Rev. J. Arundel Chapman, M.A., a young Wesleyan minister, who has had a great •deal to do with the movement in his Church known as " The Fellowship of the Kingdom." Mr. Chapman told us in his quiet style the story of that wonderful movement without an organisation. How that seven years ago a dozen young Wesleyan ministers met with this point of unity, fierce dissatisfaction with the state of the Church. They were not content with criticism alone, but met to try to find out why the Church failed. To their surprise they made two discoveries. The first was the failure of their own lives and work in the light of New Testament experiepee. The second discovery was the passibility of a new, rmliant and triumphant life that could be communicated to others. For two years they met end studied Paul's Epistles, and Paul guided them to Jesus. It was froni Christ, the real living Christ, that all they Tequired should come. The first result of this Quest was a passionate love of Jesus. and in this new discovery of Jesus they had become absolutely certan about God. God had come in Christ torically, but:what was equally important, God was in their fife and experience. Reli

VitT1' was

Peenraed fellowship, where Father

of this the Cross passed from the circum-ference tothe centre. In the Cross they MY: Love coming all the way and even turning rejection into a new appeal.' And with this amazing offer came a demand, a stern

By Rev. T. Ifethodisin has given magnificent expression

to its genius in its passion for evangelism. Its courageous impact with men and things has been verily as a holy contagion, and it has been made abundantly clear that Method-ism can 'again give birth to those mightly redemptive movements which can sway and sweeten society in all its reaches and rela-tionships. The churches of other denomi-nation., which have joined with us have been caught up in the surging waters, and carried forward with a new exultation and hope. A Congregational rnissioner said he was the son of one of our lay preachers and a nephew of an ex-President of our Church. In the same meeting another Congregational tninisMr testified that he was won for Christ in a Methodist revival, though at the time he made no open confession. Moreover, the in-fluence of our campaign has gonefar beyond the bounds of our organisation. Other churches have been caught in We spell, and revivals have broken out spontaneously with refreshing resulle. Many Anglican friends have been impressed with the magnitude and importance of the crusade, and prayers have been offered in their churches for its success. In some districts Anglicans have travelled far to participate in the services. Several decision cards have been signed by those who alsh to joiri the Established Church. What finer testimony could be paid to the part Methodism can and must play in the only revival that can save England! We must again go beyond ourselves in the interests of a world which can be permeated and imp.- sioned with the spirit of God. Not the essay of the stylist but the assault of the evangelist is the need of today. Not our formal apolo-gists but our inflamed appeals will win men for Christ. "I'm going back to my pulpit to beseech the people to give God a chance," said a crusader. The old .Lary has been given a modern setting, and the light of Calvary has been flashed upon the problems and pro-grammes of our timee with all the consecrated qualities of head and heart.

Religion has become radiant. We have been relieved of the sad and sombre,we have put off the sackcloth and ashes, and we have ceased to wail and whimper over our wounded pride. The eye gleams, tho heart leaps, and the speech is vibrant with the joy of con-quest. The saving health of the Almighty has been applied to beaten and battered lives,

Fellowship. AT SURREY CHAPEL. demand—the Love which gives all, requires all, and He who requires all will give all means of echievement. The only fitting response to such s discovery was first humble confession of poverty and failure, bat the next to claim with child-like confidence our heritage in Christ. But this passionate love for Christ must be expressed In action, after Trust must come Crusade. Man a ministry bad, been transformed, and men had gone back to their work, choosing in some cases a difficult place, " thrilled by the difficulty of their job," and by methods of their own sought to lead men to accept Christ's role of life.

This gives but a poor idea of the address, which created a great impression. In the conversation which followed, in which Revs. W. Roberta, 3Iarcus Brown, E. McLellan and IV. R. Wilkinson took part, it was felt that the great need was to keep in the soul a sanctuary where the flame never ceases to burn. IVe met again in the afternoon with the dew of the morning still upon us, Rev. George. Armitage presiding. The Church could only be saved by a consecrated ministry, mid Mr. Armitage, and told how D. L. 3foody, after his baptism of power, had preached the same sermons, but with a wonderfully new effect. Rev. J.- Main. waring, O.B.E., led us to me how Gad was knocking to come into our lives and make us big enough to do big things. Rev. E. Smith reminded us that we sometimes struck a barren patch in our work and a strenuous life might be a strained life. We must learn Christ's secret. To believe in Christ is to believe what Christ believed, and the fret of life is relieved. Rev. A. Chapman again spoke to us, this time 011 Evangelical Recovery and a Revival of Fellowship. If Quest and Crusade are to be really effective there must be- Fellowship in both. The young people who were won must be kept. and this can only be accomplished by weekly fellowship.

It was a notable day, our hearts were strangely warmed and humbled, and Rev. G. Bennett expressed the feeling of all in a-mecluding word, Our face is set towards Jerusalem whatever awaits us there; this we know God is there, Christ is there." Hearty thanks were given to Rev. J. Arundel Chapman, to Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, who provided luncheon and tea. and to Rev. J. G. Bovran and the Surrey Chapel friends.

BULLOCK. She broken-hearted have been restored, and the captives have been delivered from their bands. The Church has agonieed unto re-birth and is now exultant in the new life which his been brought forth. The joy is "according o the joy in harvest." Dr.Jowett said the

preacher's purpose was in peril of becoming a dream until he had caught one soul. When one soul had been caught he never feared. "The joy of catching a soul is unspeakable! . . . Get one and you will want a crowd." Hugh Price Hughes forewent all his literary ambitions because he had lasted this new joy in the saving of men. What scenes have met the raptured gam in the crusade! Whole churches havo been born again, and as they have bounded to the Communion rail they have taken many others in their sweep. Choristers have come down back stairways and prostrated themselves at Hie Jset. A backslider

' of sixteen years in worldliness,

was won for Christ, and brought has wife and pleaded with her until she also surren-dered to Him. On visiting a home a worker was confronted by a man who said imme-diately, " All right, governor! I'll go quietly. I've been expecting this a long time !" He want quietly—not to a kollgment ball, but to a throne of grace. He was arrested for Christ. These are the men. and circum-stances which have evoked a wonderful joy in our churches.

We have been more than ,tat, Onvinced that only an aggressive Ilethoflism,can avail. Our cosy conventionalities will never be effec-tive; our service orders, however ornate, have no attraction for the outsider, and our bust-(Mg activities within circumscribed areas will never burst through any barriers. Methodism has been reaching oat. Its band, have been on the village greens; its clarion has sounded in the busy mart; it bats gone into the terrace and declared "the Kingdom of God has come to the door." It has made known it, urge of heart in the workshop; it has gone out in raiding parties upon the areas and captured volt-nigh by force in its uncurbed enthusiasm those who came forth from the public-houses; it has plucked men here, there and almost everywhere from the hot-beds of indulgence and vice. One man was " pitcher-out,' and bore upon his face the marks of ejectments which had been fiercely resented. Another man had been pianist for the lewd songs of the ale-shop, and found, on his return home

from ,the meeting where he gave himself f o Christ, a note waiting asking him to plan that night. The following morning when asked why he had not gone he produced his decision card. "Oh, that's it!" exclaimed the enquirer. "How long will. that last?,

braZthl.9Pg'AbOl replied, " a, God gives

ticked from the street were lifted to the

iteer tPhrnlersar feor"LtIvto'see. refined souls in Methodism which are preeminently adapted for home service, but it is a mistake to imagine that aggressive Methodism is syn.,

t=n7til!eltig7aVenl'XsIth17 Zgire'srs7,:t the grand scale—quietly aggressive and heroically aggressive. The crusade has com-menced, and it must go on as a holy, trium-phant pilgrimage. It would be a tragedy if, after such splendid trophies, we turned back from battle or remained content with the tilling of the territory won in a specially organised advance.

The crusade has emphasised that 'the Church needs to concern itself very, thoroughly with the social and industrial condition of the masses. " Copes " mina* follow in the wake of such a- campaign. We have found people desperate in evil beanies otherwise they were deprived of livelihood. They could -not starve. Food must be ob-tained. And it had been coming in any and every way that the devil could devise for his purposes. The new manner Of life involved a break with those meana by which a miserable existence had been eked out: The Church must in some way be prepared. to meet, such circumstances. Our city churches, especially, sadly need the extension of sheer human

'InnP:tteemi'snaritnaglti':tileiO.dism has known no distinction. There has been the utmost , brotherliness in all the preliminary organi. sation as in the consummation of that Lo which we put our hands. Fellowship and , felicity have been written upon our every, effort. Conaistently and continuously we have laboured as comrades in arms, and it would be ungrateful to these whme splendid co-operation we have received at every point if we were not to say that only a wiled Methodism could have Won this battle for. God. -

•

Methodist London Campaigir4 (tipsy Smith, after a successful mission fat

Bristol, notwithstanding the distractions ,pt a General Election, has been resting

re for a,

few days in view of his gat campaign at( the Albert Hall, This week, however, has seen him in town interviewing the choir oh 1,000 voices trained by Rev. F. Luke Wise-MALI and generally supervising the important details that call- for his special attention. From the first Gipsy Smith hoe realised that to reach the outsider in the West End is not an easy task, but he acknowledges the faith, ful work of the committee, choir and helpers, and in anticipating joyfully and hopefully, the series of meetings that commence on Sunday next: The service on Sunday can-meacea at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6.15 p.m.). On other days the meetings start at 13 p.m. In order to prevent inconvenience the fact, should be noted that the meetings start on Sunday and continue until Thursday, Novem-ber 20th. Gipsy Smith will have a rest on Friday and Saturday, and commence again on the following Sunday. From then the mission will continue until Thursday, Noent• bar 27th. All seats are free except on Thurs-day, November 27th, when Gipsy Smith will tell the story of his life. a•-•

A Durham Revival. Dearham Village, Cockermouth station,

has been spiritaally awakened as never before in its history. For a month every, night the chapel has been crowded, some- times an hour before service time. The evangelist, Mr. J. Stangroom, knows how to co•operate with Christ in warning and winning smile to Him. Hie methods aro neither sensational nor loose. He iterates and reiterates that there is only one way, the " narrow way," of repentance and faith, into the Kingdom. He invites seekers of salvation to come to the front, and they come voluntarily. He has a most successful in dealing with penitents. Being musical, his concertina and he are inseparable. Some say he play. and sings the people to Christ. Mr. T. Thompson, his colleague, takes the singing part of the cam-paign. He arrests the congregation at once as they sit under the spell of his beau-tiful singing. He also .peeks at the Young People's meetings and occasionally preaches. Above 150 adults have been enlivened, and about twenty from ten to fourteen years of age. On Monday night, at the close of the mission, Rev. G. R. Bell and hlr. Stangroom administered the Sacrament to 120 of the,

new convert,. On the Tuesday morning nearly all the people of the village came out to see the missioners off.

Considerable interest is being aroused in London in the Royal Albert Hall Mission to be conducted on and from Sunday next for len days by Gipsy Smith.

The Humberside Crusade. SOME IMPRESSIONS OF THE MISSION.

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Rev. Tom Robson. By "PHOTOFLEX."

He escaped success by only four votes lit the Newcastle Conference. A friend turned to me and said: That is a re-markable tribute to one practically unknown Connexionally." That tribute, Void to the Rev. Torn Robson on making his debut on the platform of Connexional affairs, was certainly a surprise; but it was not unmerited. To emerge suddenly from behind the curtains and command applause is a rare event, and argues un- common qualities fn the artiste. But Tom Robson has uncommon qualities, or, more correctly, the common high quali-ties of manhood are uncommonly com-bined and matured in him. He has per-sonality; not that mesmeric brand that appeals to us without pleasing us, nor that fleshly species that pleases the eye without appeasing the soul; it is moral

REV. TOM ROBSON.

end spiritual personality. In a word, the mark of the man is character and ability.

He began life as a school teacher; he has ,been teacher and a student ever since. 'Mentally, he has traversed many realms Of thought and action. And his exten-sive, thorough and up-to-date knowledge of literature, life and thought give to all his utterances an unusual weight of authority. He knows the working-classes with sympathetic insight; he was reared among Durham colliers. Ho knows the limitations and the defects of the workers, but he also knows the blighting conditions of their arduous life and the profounder potentialities in their rugged nature. His big-hearted compas-sion is always on the side of the unfortu-nate and oppressed. He reserves his scorn for those who forget the pit from whence they were tugged, the now prosperous and comfortable anti-democratic offspring of democracy.

Mr. Robson is the essence of noble friendship, though he does not rush into friendships; nor, on the other hand, does he strew his way with friendship's Wrecks. His genial disposition, his shrewd magnanimity, his wise tolerance .make many friends and lose few. He is dearly_beloved and widely esteemed. Yet be would disdain to buy a friendship or one hour of success at the price of moral rectitude. He is no opportunist. Every episode along life's way is to him an eternal event. Every end is but a means to some greater good. His every action most justify itself at the bar whereon sit two judges, reason and conscience. His Moral and religions faculties are as developed as his judicial.

Them are degrees in courage. There's the, courage of the lion, sheer animal assertiveness and prowess. There is the higher courage of desperation, the courage of Rorke's Drift. Higher still is that courage of the soul which with cool cal-culation of dire consequences pursues the hazardous path of a lofty ideal. Tom Robson has never lacked courage. In his Younger days there soot something of the lion in him, the pugnacity of Strong nerves. He gave blows and cared not for bruises. But thought and experience have subordinated natural qualities to nobler ends. I have seen tim stand with bleached countenance but strong and resolute when, as with the young guard of

Pompeii, the earth was heaving, the heavens raining fire, and the pillars crack-ing. Yet nowhere does his calm courage shine forth as in that daily stern pursu-ance of truth and right. He will strike at social injustice, even though a friend stand in his path. He will denounce religious inconsistency . and insincerity even though he must walk the swellings of Jordan afterwards. He will proclaim the trulli and do the right, and then, if he must, he will calmly drink the hemlock.

He has advanced by sheer love of pro-gress and not to gain the prize. To him the zest of climbing is greater joy than standing on a summit. So transient dis-appointment cannot corrode his spirit; he extracts the gold from the ore of every failure. Miring one conference an unsuc-cessful aspirant for office groaned and wrestled half through the night with the ghost of defeat. Tom Robson calmly laid hold of his measure of success and cherished it as a thing in itself.

If anything he lacks in due apprecia-tion of his own powers. His pose is never classic; his photographs do him an injustice. In the words of a recent writer, he never dresses his shop window to advantage. If some men had his capital they would have bought lesser men up long ago and would have monopolised the business. Rut he detests polished buttons and brass hats. Yet without the weight of impressive externals he carries the dignity of a noble modesty, the authority of a penetrating and judicious mind, the winsomeness of a pure heart. And when-ever his Church shall set his feet in larger places he will continue to be master of his fate and captain of his own soul.

All Methodist Campaign at Walthamstow.

This campaign is the largest united effort ever mode to reach the people of Waltham-tow in the interests of the Kingdom of God.

Baptists, Congregationalists, Preabyterians, Methodists, Salvation Army and undenomi• national missions are all represented-23 churches and missions—and throughout the preparations covering several months, and in the campaign itself, the most delightful spirit of fellowship has prevailed. It is not a mass mission. Each church has its own chosen missioner, and men of very different view-points are working, but all are one in the aim, to reach and sem for Christ the men and women of our town. Each day of the cam-paign missioners and minister, gather for tea, business, fellowship and prayer in one or other of the central churches. The members of the several churches have shared in address-ing and delivering by hand over 30,000 invita-tions house by house, and wherever possible 'added a personal word. Our young people have done notary. Although the campaign is in its early stages many encouraging reports are to hand. Several unsaioners have rejoiced in seeing church members reconsecrating themselves to Christ, and a number of de-cision cards have been signed. The churches themselves are being greatly blessed. Every•' one seems eager to lend a hand and several special features are manifest. Whilst not a mass mission large united meetings are taking place on certain occasions.

The opening of the campaign was on Octo-ber 30111, a workers' meeting being held M Marsh-street Congregational Church, which was crowded in every part. Mr. S. S. Hal-linson, D.S.O., presided, and gave a virile message rich in spiritual tone and lofty out-look, which greatly heartened the meeting. Dr. Ewing, in a brief address, paved the may for a searching appeal by Bev. Douglas Brown (who had also preached in the afternoon), which brought each worker face to face with his own heart's need of cleansing and full surrender to Christ. On Saturday following a great procession of witness, led by the ministers and Salvation Army captain, marched three miles through the principal etreats in a continuous pour of ram. The loyalty of our people—who turned out over 700 strong, despite the elements, sung their songs and gave their witnem for Christ—pro-duced a great impression on the police accompanying and on the town generally.

A large gathering of young people was held the same evening in Greenleaf-road Baptist Tabernacle, addressed by Rev. J. F. Scroggie. On Monday, November 3rd, a women's meet-ing at. the Baths, which was .ercovred out by

Ur; tiurieili117'wlfmnderTneodblebyapApeldal for Christ. A special gathering was arranged in the interests of elementary school teachers for Tuesday at 5 o'clock. 580 invitations by card were issued, and the Vice-Principal of Westminster Training College, Rev. A. W. Harrison, M.C., &D., gave an address on "The Teaching Profession a Divine Voca-tion." It was characterised by rare tact, courage, beauty and forcefulness, and got

home to the heart of the matter. Open air gatherings for factory workers mad for general public are being held daily. Other interest-ang features ere being arranged. As yet our aim at reaching the outsider has not been attained, but we are full of tassel and hope.

DAYS OF REVIVAL

By ARTHUR JUBB. At Humberatone.road, Leicester, we have

had a wonderful season of grace. Last winter we heard of a girl preacher in Nottingham, bliss Ida Wombwell, whom God was greatly using in mission work. Making enquiry of ministers in whets churches she had con. ducted services, and being satisfied with the testimonials, we engaged her for ten days, commencing October 25111. A goodly mambo• attended the welcome meeting. The next day —Sunday—gave promise of a real awakening, the church being filled in the evening. On Monday and Tuesday it was my privilege to be present, and in my experience I have never heard two better sermons for such services. The but ifelheerr,;'etr!" It','wh::'a'kgrdai preach

ing raLl"f to

2 I'odythTfool.11sor preaching to save them that believe. Wherever this girl had learned—and alas is only nineteen years old-6110 had found the secret of the

l'irErXiO■,1"alnecal dsse;:ruaNe'ryCleZ In spite the meetings grew M numbers and power. The methods were all old fashioned. A Satur-day evening prayer meeting until after eleven o'clock. early Sunday morning prayer meet-ings, several outdoor meetings each evening. a sermon for thirty or thirty-true minutes, full of the very marrow of the Gospel, then with-out a break into the after-meeting, the preacher standing within the Communion rail, pleading for all who will accept Christ to come out and kneel at the front.

The second Sunday the church was filled in the morning, scores had to be turned away in the evening, and the place was filled for the final meeting on Monday. In all about four score persons came out. Many scholars, a large number of youths and pHs from Mam-ie., to twenty-ono years of age, a few older ones too, one a woman who years ago had been a Sunday-school teacher, but had fallen away. To following services she brought her hnsband, who alas yielded himself to Christ. The missioner stayed for a meeting of the converts on Tuesday, when she and the writer gave addresses. Older members of the church have been refreshed and quickened, for many oF them it has been the richest week of their life.

Armistice Sunday at Stanley. On Sunday morning a apecial service was

conducted in the Stanley Church. Councillor T. It.•Morson; J.P., had invited the Council, of which he is chairman, to attend this ser-vice. There were also present representatives of other public bodies and friendly societies, including Freemasons, teaching profmsion, 13L11 Balt.. etc. A large congregation assem-bled, and fire sermon was preached by Rev. James S. Nightingale. Special anthems were rendered by the choir, the League of Young Worshippers also taking part. The offering was on behalf of Lord Haig's Fund for Dia. abled ex-Service Men and their dependent. It was stated that the South /door Coal Com-pany had contributed one hundred guineas towards the local effort made on the Saturday known as " Poppy Day." A very impressive service was conducted, and much credit is due to Mr. Alfred Horgan and his choir for the appropriate music rendered.

Extension at Mistley. After a good deal of patient work the long-

desired and much-needed extension to the Sunday-school premises at Higley, Harwich Circuit, was opened on Tuesday, Novem-ber 410,. A large congregation gathered foe the afternoon service, conducted by Rev. E. W. Harvey. At the close the door of the nw building was unlocked by Mrs. Robert tree. At the conclusion of the ceremony • member of friends sat down to tea, while others patronised the two work stalls. In the evening Ste. II. Mead (Wesleyan) presided over a crowded gathering, when the choir, under the leadership of Mr. E. flinger. ren-dered the sacred cantata "The Fountain of Life," Mrs. G. Johnson presiding at the organ. At the supper which followed Mr. Robert Free, a prominent churchman. paid a glowing tribute to the work of our Church at Histley. The total cost of the extension is £220, towards which at the close of the day £146 was in hand. Rev. E. W. Harvey thanked all concerned.

An original idea this year for gifts that shall be really good, yet eel too costly, is to give real Irish limn It is beautiful and useful, and will last a lifetime. In their catalogue blesses. Hutton, of Main-street, Larne, Northern Ireland. show many most attractively-priced presents—ranging from quite big things like bedspreads down to the ever-acceptable handkerchiefs, plain or em-broidered, which so neatly solve the difficult problem of " what to give a man."

742 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. NOVEMBER 13, 1924

By SYBIL. Joshua was an expert at housework.

Nis 'cottage was to painfully clean always that it was a constant source of wonder to Isaac why his friend must ever have a

turnin' out day." As surely as the sun rose on Friday Joshua might be found " turnin. out" the whole lower floor, which consisted of a kitchen and a tiny scullery, of his cottage.

"I wants to come in," yelled Isaac, looking at the whitened step, and that part of the floor close to the door that Joshua scrubbed.

'Wait a minute," called Joshua, "an' keep Satan out; 'e's been up long the pig an' got 'is feet dirty."

- Get thee behind me, Satan," remarked Isaac to his cat who desired to follow him.

.loshua appeared from the interior of the cottage and placed a newspaper upon the floor near the door.

Stand on that," he commanded. Isaac jumped over the step and did as

he was told. "I've come to borrow a bit o' soap,"

he said; "shall I go an' gel it? " " Not with them dirty boots. You stop

on that bit o' paper. I'll get it." " I sometimes think," said Isaac as he

took the soap, " as you're too good for this world, Joshua. You never forgets nothing, never runs short o' nothin', never loses moth in ', an '—"

Be careful," interrupted Joshua. Yee foot's stipples' of that paper." "Still, you ain't quite an angel—not if

anyone dirties yet kitchen." •' Urn not," replied the other, anxiously

watching Isaac's dirty boots. " I wants to talk, an' you try talkin'

with yet two feet glued to a fete inches o' newspaper."

" Well, sit on this." Joshua lifted chair and passed it to his friend. "Yet can still keep yet feet on the paper. Wol's the matter?"

" Wot's up with Abe? " queried Isaac in his blunt way.

Joshua put down his brush and sat on the table. "Up with Abe? I don't k now. "

'Aven't yet noticed 'ow queer 'e is? " " Yes, I 'eve, but I thought it was 'is

" Liver! " ejaculated Isaac, " why, 'e ain't got no liver, a little gentle chap like

" Well, I serpose 'e's• got one o' some sort, an' you always say it's liver e'en you're like that." •

"I've got to soy scone thin'," retorted Isaac, " but it ain't nothin' like that. IL ain't money; 'is business is doin' quite well now. It ain't nothin• up chapel, rise 'e'd tolled us. W'en was John down last? "

" About a month ago." " Well, Josh. Judges—" " Keep yet feet close together," put in

Joshua. " Blow my feel ! 1 tells yet that wot's

tip with Abe is somethin to do with John."

Rubbish ! " said Joshua irritably. " Why, 'e's as proud o' that boy as a chick with one egg. An' so 'e ought to be. You knows very well they've sent John to a big London circuit PS second man, an' They say as 'c's goin' to make a great. preach,."

" I knows all that, but I'm sure o' won I say. If it was anytbin' else 'e'd 'a felled us. Why don't 'e never go to London to 'ear the boy preach? "

" I don't know. I never gave it thought."

"You do a little sum, Joshua—add two sn' Iwo together, an' wot do it make? "

" Sometimes when people to little sums like that they gets the answer wrong an' makes it five."

" Well, I ain't got the answer wrong," said Isaac, jutnping up, "an'—"

" Your feel is-- " began Joshua. " You be worse than any women wet

ever walked, Joshua Judges. One day I shall put Satan up the chimney, and then tel 'im loose in your kitchen."

Isaac seized the soap, leaped over the step, and returned to his own cottage.

Wickstend ‘vas a beautiful village close to the sea in the extreme south of England. Nearly all the visitors called at Abraham Blossom's antique shop, and many of them carried away real treasures, for Abraham, though he did not know it, %as an artist. The little man with the silky hair that hung from his skull cap like to petticoat had had to work very hard to establish his business and to put his only son into the Methodist ministry.

HADDOCK. When Isaac stepped from the brilliance

of the afternoon sunshine into the gloom of the shop, Abraham, hearing the tinkle of the bell, came from the living room.

" Good afternoon, Isaac." "Good afternoon, Abe." There followed an uncomfortable pause. " You're not wantin' anythin' in my

line? " queried the little man. - Me? No. A chair don't appeal to me

no more bears Adam sat in it, so to speak. Business all right? "

" Very good, thank you." "You. ain't been ill, 'aye you?" Abe picked up a duster and began to

polish a table. No, I'm very well."

"John all right?" " Yes, thank you. Doesn't that shine? " "I ain't come to talk about furniture,"

said Isaac, his natural frankness getting the better of his desire to be tactful.

Abraham went on rubbing the table. " It ain't very 'ospitable to keep a friend

standing in the shop," said Isaac. " Come in, then," said Abe, unable to

resist this broad hint. The window of the living room was

wide open to the sunny garden, where golden daffodils nodded graceful head.s, and the flowering currants soaked the air with its delicious perfume.

Abe sat down with his back lo the light. You'ite offended me," said Isaac,

bluntly, an' I've come to tell yet of it." The other stared in genuine amazement. - Me! Offended you! " he gasped. " Yes. We was born in this village, we

went to school weekdays an' Sundays together, an' you be a member of my class, an' yet you can't tell me when you're in trouble."

" Oo said I was in trouble? " - You did." "I didn't." "Your face did. Wen a man goes

about lookin' like a wet Saturday night somethin's wrong. An' WO, I wants to know," finished Isaac, kindly, " is wot I can do to 'elp an old friend."

No answer came from the little man sitting in the shadow.

Isaac leaned forward, and to his horror saw that Abe's mouth was working horribly.

- Is it soinethin. serious? " he asked gently.

Abraham Blossom dropped his face to the cover of his hands and sobbed. Great, hideous, hard sobs that shook him from head to fool. Isaac was really frightened and very uncomfortable. He had never seen such a terrible display of emotion in a Mall.

"I be a fool," he said; " I didn't oughter 'ace said anythin'. Don't tell me, Abe, if yer don't want to. I be a fool to upset yet like this."

"'Taint you," said Abe, when he could speak. " It's me. ain't good enough."

"Goon enough?" said the puzzled Isaac. " You be as near a saint as any-one I knows."

'Taint that. My clothes isn't good enough; an' the may I speaks, an'—

Isaac, horrified at finding his suspicions were true, once again forgot to be tactful, and blurted out: "Did John tell yer that? Is that why yet don't go to see 'im ? "

Abraham Blossom—gentle Abe—jumped to his feel. His cheeks were ashen, his eyes blazed.

" 'Ow dare yet say that to me!" he shouted. "John tell me that ! 0' course 'e didn't. It's only wot I thought. I be an old soft 'ead."

Isaac refrained from asking Abraham what made him think these things. He had learned quite enough to know that his suspicions were true.

"Look 'ere, Abe," he said, "you be good enough for anybody, an' good enough to go anywhere. You mustn't gel them ideas into yet 'cad. You go up an' see John."

And lo Isaac's amazement Abe said, "I be goin' on Saturday."

Joshua," asked Isaac after tea that day, 'eve we got a dictionary? " " There's one in your scullery proppin'

up the meal safe." "So there is. I forgot it." " Wet dyer want it for? " "I'm goin' to write a teller to John

Blossom. I don't say 'as 'e's told 'is father 'e don't want 'ice to go up to London. 'E but 'e's let Abe think as 'e don't want 'ins. I don't soy 'c's done it on pur-pose, but there it is."

" 'Ow is it Abe's goin' then? "

"It's my belief as 'e's goin' without lettin' John know, an' I'm not goin. to give Abe away. I'm only 'goin' to tell John Blossom 'ow 'is old Dad is breakin' 'is 'earl. Get down, Satan. Be quiet, John Wesley. Where's the ink, an' pull the lamp a bit closer, I can't see."

These preliminaries satisfactorily arranged, Isaac proceeded to the difficult and unusual task of writing a letter.

• • • •

In the fashionable suburb of a great city the congregation assembled. It was a beautiful building with a magnificent organ, and it was said that in a few years the preacher would be one of the greatest in Methodism.

A few observant people noticed that to-day he seemed nervous, but it was not until he rose of preach that this fact became painfully obvious. His lips seemed parched, and the long, slender fingers gripped the pulpit till the knuckles showed white against the dark wood.

The sermon opened in an abrupt. and startling manner.

" Financially this church flourishes," began the mellow tenor voice, spiritually it is dead. I conceive it to be my duty to explain the reason of this. Many miles from here a village nestles by the sea. Thirty years ago a poor man's wife in that village bore him a son, and she died. After that the man slaved for the boy. Early and late he worked in his garden, and gradually because of natural ability and endless toil be built up an antique business. It was his ambition to see his son enter the Methodist. ministry. The ambition was gratified. Then the simple, saintly countryman wanted to visit. his son and attend the church where his boy ministered, but the son would not have it so—he was ashamed—he—I—"

The preacher lifted his shoulders. - I was ashamed of my father. An old

friend has written to tell me that I am breaking my father's heart. I, a follower of the Carpenter, ashamed of the rough hands that toiled for me, the shabby clothes worn for my sake, the rough un-cultured accent that—that—taught me to pray. I to a mean, despicable snob. To tell you this was the only possible begin-ning to my reparation. To-morrow I shall go to that little village and I shah bring my father back if—he—will—will-for—"

There was a horrible pause. The emotional strain had been too great. The preacher's face worked hideously. Then his head dropped to the cover of his hands.

"It's all right, sonnie; yet father's

From behind a pillar at the hack of the building there rose a little man with soft brown eyes, and fine white hair. His shabby, ill-filling clothes, clumsy boots, and ill-washeel collar looked out of place, but for Abraham Blossom the congrega-tion did not exist.

The preacher did not even look up. These were the words he always had

•heard in childhood's days, when he fell and bruised himself. IL seemed natural to hear thenknow.

Abe marched straight to the pulpit and mounted the steps. - Sit down, sonnie," he said, nutting his hand on his boy's shoulders.

Then the little man stood between the people and his son, and, with the light of a great joy beaming through his tears, he announced in a voice so like the preacher 's

"Bock of ages, deft for me, Let me 'lobe meself in Thee."

The organ pealed and the congregation sang as it had never sung before.

Two worhworn hands were lifted in benediction, and the vesper stole with more than usual sweatness through the summer air.

Afterwards the people wailed to drake the hand of the little man from the country and the son who had found his manhood.

The closing of the British Empire Exhi-bition witnessed the conclusion of a most re-markable chapter in the history of the Alliance of Honour. The society maintained at Wembley a well-equipped pavilion in " Quality-etreet," and from thence a continuous, propaganda has been carried on in the interest of dean citi-zenship, public morality and general sex education from a Christian .[endpoint. That great interesst has been .ken in thie venture iedemonstrated by the fact that over 1,600 men, women and juniors have been added to the membership roll as a result. One of the most gratifying features was the number of parents who asked for booklets suitable for enlightening their boys and girls on the sub. idol- Hale-bets of clergymen. ministers, Leachers. Scout and Brigade officer. have visited the pavilion to discuss the best ways of handling an admittedly difficult subject.

The Wholeness of Holiness.

By HENRY YOOLL The two words " wholeness " and "hOli.

DOSS" are much alike both in sound and sense, though sometimes they have been strangely separated in their use. But to live a holy life, to which all Chriat'e followers are called, I. to live a whole life in the HMO of completeness of we and consistency of appli- cation. It is also a wholesome life in the sense of purity and deliverance from the domination of sin. - •

Let me say a word or two on the former aspect of the word—that of completeness, to the bringing of the whole man into rectitude of relation to God in conduct and use of life,

Wholeness is olinees. It is to have • passion for God and goodneee which will fill and food like the surging tide every crevice of our moral nature and make yet larger room for itself in the widening channels of otr experience, knowledge and opportunity as life goes on. Everyone who submits himself tai the Divine mind and purpose in his life will find in growing measure a power laying under contribution everything that Ain him, an permeating and quickening him that all besides shall be subdued and God shall he all in all.

Sometimes, however, an insidious and almost unconscious line of intrusion is drawn between the " secular " and the " religious," and the Christian, an /such, fie side-tracked from his true course. The spiritual fibre. of his being are coarsened or weakened. The delicate conceptions of spiritual things in the common details of life are blurred or utterly exempt from their function, and he'remains

" babe " and " carnal " when he should be a stalwart and saint. Too readily for meet of us it is easy to forget that our ordinary vocation. are just the channels into which, comecionsly and unconsciously, We may pour moral motive and Chrietly thought and un• pulse in order that thereby the Christly ideal may take concrete and.00mplete shape. We fail to preserve that living practical union between the apiritual and the temporal which fie found in subordinating and using the latter to the ends of the former. This at in effect or tendency to repeat the old Pagan error which regarded all things outside the limited circle of the priest's wand of augury as profane—that ie, outside the temple and unfit as subjects of the sacred auspices. John, in the Apocalypse, however, in describing the new Jerusalem, which is to fill the earth with its radiant beauty, tells us he saw no temple therein. Why? Simply because it was all temple. Civilisation itself is only another name for the Kingdom of Cod. Its best fruits do not consist in factories, machimm; hoarded wealth, fertile fields, splendid cities, surely net in armies and warships. In matte.' temporal that which embod,®, as it give. opportunity for daily Christian charac-ter, le worship and ranks with God as divine; that is civilisation at its best, and that is the measure of Christ for all men.

Then in all that great aerie. of problems which we call social questions are we making it our business to find out what, is just and to see that it is done? Or does apathy of selfishness bar the way? Here anyone whit wishes to. be the moral athlete and a full-breathed Christian will find his or her oppor-tunity. It is a hopeful sign of sot time that there is a rapid multiplication of social rights, and that the relations between man and man are broadening out into ampler and more complex forme. Yet what we gain in the extensiveness of our relations we may lose in needful valuable intensiveness unless we con-nect the altruism of life with conscience and personal duty. Only thus also ran we prepare our rising youth for the right discharge of those duties which society and a ripening commonwealth will seek at their hands.

Perhaps the finest development toward wholeness. in the Christian life would be to exercise oneaelf on that grand moral gym-nasium the Golden Rule. I mean on its positive side. The bulk of moralists are free enough to regard the negative side of this rule, namely, to do sat to othens what they would not have others do to them; bat, after all, the Christian element in the rule is its positive injunction to do unto others that which you would others do to you. Were this positively and aggressively carried out, it is may to see how mighty would be i11.0 peaceful revolutions in our common life which would make this earth another Heaven.

Each man's good would be each man's rule,

And universal peace lie like at shaft of light across the land.

The loved and lamented Dr. A. Whyte, of Edinbro', has said " Y. will never know how incurably selfish you are, or how pure and beautiful and noble God's law is, till you in real earnest begin to do to others ao you would have them do to you. The plainest man quite well knows what he would like done to himself. Try that life, then, try that law for this one week, and I promise you it will make you look out for a minister who can preach the Gospel to you next Sabbath.'

SHORT STORIES.

Abe's Son.

Circuit Rally at Faringdon. Faringdon Circuit refry has become an in-

stitution. On Thursday the beet tradition. were well maintained. Friends rallied from all perls of the circuit, and from beginning to end much enthusiasm prevailed. A good be• gnming was made in the afternoon, when Rev. h. J. Hull preached a powerful sermon,

'f! ' ''"tilt "The Feeding

5,000." 'flee sale was opened by Mrs. Leasing, of Kingston° House, a lady who added dignity and charm to the occasion. Ten was served in the Baptist Schoolroom, and between tea and the evening meeting business was brisk in the sale-room. The evening meeting was a fitting dimax to the day's gathering. Mr. C. J. Iles, J.P., presided, and his address was s stirring appeal to take our places in the line of battle, taking care that our spiritual equipment was perfect. Rev. E. J. Hull, speaking from long experi. ence of village Methodism, indicated the criti-cal position of the present day, and spoke of the mood in which it ought to be faced. Methodist Union would immensely help the situation. Mr. A. R. Strange, J.P., was vice-chairman, and hearts warmed still more as he spoke of the divine seal of approval given to quiet work among the young. Mrs. A. A. Ockwell stripped the treasure tree. Rev. Wilfrid Harper arid Mr. W. Judge voiced the thanks of the church to all the helpers. The financial result was £70—a greet achievement for en agricultural area.

Organ Opening at Cosby. The beautiful church at Cosby, in Leicester

Second Circuit, was well filled on Saturday, November 1st, the occasion being the opening of the new organ which has just been installed by Messrs. W. Porritt and Co., of Syston. The instrument, for which Counc. G. E. Hilton, of Leicester, had kindly drawn out the specifications, and which has cost £450, was opened by Mrs. W. Mawhy, eldest daughter of Me S. Starmer, who had gener-ously offered one half of the cost. Rev. Frank Holmes, in prmiding, intimated that the trustees had decided to dedicate the organ to

11;11[72f trt."8.1'Zo.11,SOZTa"d. second maintained an affectionate interest in the church, despite the fact that for many years she had resided at Churchill, Devon, where she had been the mainstay of the little U.M. church. After much suffering, patiently borne, she passed away on October 2nd. Mr. Holmes then handed the opener the presenta-tion key and the instrument w. opened by Mrs. Mawby. A new Tune Ilook, kindly given by Measrs. F. Clarke and A. Burbage, was then presented to Mr. J. 13urbage on behalf of the trustees. At the service which followed the preacher was Rev. 0. Welhourne, whose message was most timely, whilst rill were inspired by the beautiful solo from Madame Ada Hallam. hfr. E. Pickett depu-tised at the organ for Counc. G. E. Hilton. After tea Mr. Pickett gave a recital on the organ which was greatly • appreciated. A splendid meeting followed, when addressee were given by Mr. J. H. Morton and Rev. G. Welbourne, whilst Madame Hallam again delighted the congregation by her solos. Rev. Claud Williamson, who presided in the un. avoidable absence of Counc. Richard Hallam, announced that the proceed. apart from Mr. Starrner's gift exceeded £130. The services were continued on Sunday. when Rev. 0. Welbourne's discourses ,geie a means of grace. The orgnnist w. Mr. Fred Clarke, of Hinckley-road Church, who also gave a re. cital in the afternoon. The soloists for the day were Mr. E. Harrison and Mies Marie Hunt. The offerings exceeded £10.

Organ Reopening. The reopening of the organ et Wall Nook,

Greetlend, rafter renovation resting about £125, took place on Saturday, October 25th; when Miss Blanche Jewett, an ardent worker, presented Mr. John S. Bamforth .101 a silver key to unlock the organ. In a neat speech Mr. Bantrorth told of the be- ginnings IVforty yr.

church,

C. Hunter also congratulated the friends on their enterprise. After n public tea an organ recital was given by Mr. Leonard Green, of Thongsbridge, with Madame Bing-ham es soloist. On the Sunday afternoon the Temperance-street U.M. Church Choir (Elland) rendered a musical service, with Mr. W. Peel as conductor and Mr. J. W. Aldam, organist. Mr. J. Crean, of Halifax, was the special preacher at night, Mr. W. II. Helliwell, of Btainland, presiding et the organ, with Messrs. E. Longbottom and E. Bamforth as soloists. On Sunday afternoon the singing of Mr. A. Bell Walker, tenor, of the Queen's Hall. was greatly appreciated. arr. Albert Walker, of Elland Edge, also rendered organ solos. Rev. W. C. Hunter presided. In the evening Miss Eve-lyn Ackroyd was the special preacher. The services have been very successful, greatly cheering a zealous band of worker,.

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What of the Church?

By Rev. J. S. NIGHTINGALE. The election it over, with a reactionary

Government returned to power so far as Temperance is concerned. Stalwart leaders, who in foe weather .d foul have stood for the right of the p.ple to decide whether the liquor curse shall dominate the life of our nation have gone down in the maelstrom of the political upheaval, and, to all appear-ance, any change for the better in the licens-ing laws of this country has disappeared for many a day. One cannot but deplore, apart from any party political considerations, that men like Mr. Asquith, Lief Jones, Charles IRoberts, Isaac Foot and others will no longer be in Parliament to voice their deep and istrong convictions with respect to overdue legislation re temperance reform. And no doubt men and women who have grown grey in the service of sobriety are wondering if, after all, liquordom I. to hold on its tri-umphant way for five years w ith all the harm and heartbreak which ever follow in as train.

But in all rim reflections the question as lo how much the Church has counted for in the late campaign is bound to have been asked by many Christian workers. And it most be confessed the only answer is—Very little. It is of little use declaring temper-er., was not an issue. It is ofiruys. an issue with those who pray and live " King- dom come." But all the manifestos of Free Church, Councils or other sections of Chris. lien enterprise have had little influence in deciding the elections, while, in any in- stances, a blatant Toryism has from the housetops, in candidates' .addeesses, declared its hostility against temperance reform of any wholesome kind. If at the worst five }ears must elapse ere this traffic can be dealt with, it is timely that at once temper.ce forces should take stock, and from bed-rock principles build up that which shall strike a blow for righteousness and sobriety as they have never done before. Certainly the time is ripe for the Christian Church fairly and rquarely 'to face the situation. The partial cause of her weakness is the rank disunion in her ranks in this matter. Whatever plat-form we lake in supporting temperance re-form, is it possible to lift this great social

moral issue out of party political con- siderations and, as one man, cease to turn our mans against each other'

It is tragic to see Christian ministers and laymen op iFffermit platforms opposing each other On this vqal question, or opposing a candidate who is pledged up to the hire to support n ..her Sabbath, local option, and legislation respecting clubs_ .This is the trouble in the Church. We are a house divided against itself. How can our forces he rallied in this moral issue, which ought to bring us together to fight the common Ice If that problem could. be solved the Church would count mightily in the fight. As it is there is little hope of anything but compara-tive failure. "Some rried me thing, some mother." , Temperanceis not the only issue. Of course not, b. he 1.3 a blind man who will not admit that if we can deal with that we :hall solve many another for our beloved land, and, on the other hand, many will :.ever be solved until the liquor trade grappled with and overcome.

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Armistice Day. London is never mightier in its im-

pressiveness than when it is still. IL is al its mightiest when that stillness is a self-imposed one, and al a time when the title of its traffic is on the flood. Then the effect of that poised 'neje.), of force is overwhelming. IL is as if the sun had stood still. And as the years pass there steals into those two minutes of silence a new awe. Part of it is due to the fact that millions of minds are swept by the same thought, and that millions of hearts are touched by the same emotion. IL is one of those timeless periods of remembrance during which the epic of a nation's sorrow is sung in heart-throbs, and the price of a nation's honour is told in unshed tears. But it is more than that—increasingly more than that. It is the space torn from the whirl of activity in the greatest city in the world in which hope spreads its wings. Each year sees a little more of their unfolding. Each year hears a little more clearly uttered that wistful prayer " IL cannot have been in vain." Remem-brance and Hope. That is What stirred London to the depths when on Tuesday last Big Ben boomed out the unforgettable hour. The vast crowd about the Cenotaph, representing as it did the most exalted and the most obscure in the land, felt that. So did every man, woman and child, wherever they paused with bowed and uncovered head, and heard the thun-der of movement die into silence. It was a nation's tribute of Remembrance, and out of it there came a nation's prayer of Hope. Mr. Baldwin as Cabinet Maker.

In certain Labour circles the demand has been made that the Cabinet of a Labour Government should be made by the Execu- tive the Labour Congress. There is not

being conceded by a Labour Premier. It is certain that Mr. Baldwin has not been amenable to the authority of the Execu-tive of his own party, or his appointment of the Chancellor would not have been what it is. But 4Ir. Baldwin is nothing if not courageous, although courage is not always allied with wisdom. He was courageous in that when he declared his befief that Protection was the only remedy for unemployment he forthwith went to the country for it verdict and got it. He has been courageous in appointing as Chancellor a man with a " first-class brain" whom be knew would be anathema to the Die. Herds of his own party. IL has long been known that Mr. Churchill has cherished the ambition to .erve in that great office of State. It may be that he wishes to repair lbe defect of his father's resignation which prevented him from presenting a Budget. If he shares his father's aspirations, which were to- reduce taxation, to charge the inci-dence so that luxuries and the luxurious should bear the brunt of taxation, and to effect great economies in administration, then we should be in for a series of re-markable Budgets. ;Mr. Baldwin must have been the subject of much condemna-tion because of giving such a new recruit to his party this great preferment, but neither pipe nor smile appear to forsake him. Mr. Churchill has been the target for a thousand gibes, but that astute gen-tleman, whose almost uncanny political instinct has for the second time placed him on the crest of a winning wave, appears as little disturbed as if the event had Item foreordained.

The Election in America. The re-election of Mr. Coolidge to the

Preside], of the United Stales of America for a second term is a matter of great interest to all students of international affairs. It mean, amongst other things, Thal America will not move very rapidly towards any active participation in floe League of Nations, although there is every reason to suppose that she will remain loyal in her support to the idea of a Court of International Justice. The main interest of the election, however. lies in its domestic implications. America, like England, has known a remarkable shift-ing of population during the past fifty years. In 1880 85 per cent. of the popula-tion were on the land, whereas in 1922

but 48 per cent. were on the lam:rand 52 per cent. in the cities. This aggrega-tion of great masses has led to much changing of political opinion, resulting in more than one attempt to create new parties. In some quarters the opinion 1.4t the old parties were worn out has been fostered. That thought was in Illy. Boosevell's mind when in 1912, supported by Mr. Hiram Johnson and Mr. La Follette, he fought for the Presidency es the head of the " Bull Moose " Party. Ho was defeated, but he polled four million voles. Senator La Follette in the recent election, selling up a similar standard proposing many vital changes in the Con-stitution, polled an equal number. Such a party with such a slogan may be relied upon to attract all the extremists-, and, that being the case, America has done with them as England has done—turned them down. That does not mean that they are done with. IL will be just as necessary for Mr. Coolidge to Liberalise Republicanism in America if it is to hold its own as it will be for Mr. Baldwin to do the same for Conservatism in this country.

The Church and Patronage. Those of on who are interested' in the

working of our own Church machinery are also interested inNvalching Lhe wheels go round in other machines designed for a similar purpose. The Anglican machine, because of its size and age, is constantly in need of readjustment, and for the same reasons requires careful handling. One aspect of this is seen in the second report, just issued, of the Patronage Committee of the Church Assembly. This Committee was appointed in 1921 to inquire into many matters relating to benefices and to recommend such reforms as were con-sidered necessary. The first report was issued in September, 1922, and in 1923 the measure entitled " The Benefices Act. 1898 (Amendment), Measure, 1923," passed into law. The second report deals with patron-age of tenure. There are 13,775 benefices in the Church of England, and of these 900 are in the patronage of the Crown. Archbishops and bishops control 3,000, cathedral chapters 760, the incumbents of mother parishes 1,265, Universities and colleges 8150, and 7,000 are in private hands. The report does not suggest any drastic alteration, and adheres to the prin-ciple of private patronage, rejecting Ihn suggestion that parishioners should elect their own incumbent. Suggestions are made whereby the powers of the bishops would be increased and parochial councils given the right of making suggestions as to the kind of incumbent suitable. Other recommendations include the retirement of an incumbent at seventy under all adequate pension scheme, and in the case of a clergyman appointed to his first bene-fice under the age of thirty-five his tenure shell be confirmed by the bishop et the end of seven years. The Fellowship of the Kingdom.

A movement which promises to be es remarkable in its results as any in our Moles has come to be known as The Fellowship of the Kingdom. IL originated with a small band of yoktng Wesleyan ministers, profoundly dissatisfied with things as they were, and who passed on to being profoundly dissatisfied coil' themselves. This sense of personal need for a new equipment led these earliest souls into a fortnightly fellowship, the quest of which was a closer walk with God, which brought abolit a passionate love for Jesus. Out of that sprang the urge to a new crusade. Each man, in his °wit way, carried lo his work fresh in-spiration and power, and through many

and ',tried methods wrought remarkable changes in their churches and congreFe: lions. News of the movement spread, owl similar groups were formed in many parts of the country with similar results. The number of men now engaged in Ibis Quest, Crusade and Fellowship is over a thousand, and is steadily growing. It

is

a return to the class meeting, led by the minister, and, as it is still true that " Lotto, minister, like people," the effect is Donn' lo be tremendous.

The Primitive Methodist Leader. Incorporating the Primitive Methodist and the Primitive Methodist World.

Thursday, November 13, 1924.

Notes. and News.

NOVEMBER 13, 1924 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 745

YOUNG METHODIST TO YOUNG METHODISTS.

Methodist Union and the Younger Generation.

By WILLIAM N. BOWRAN.

SPIRITUAL ADVANCE CAMPAIGN.

" When Jesus hath found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Saviour too."

There are Missions proceeding in all parts of the country. Do you believe in the Communion of Saints ?

By our prayers we can liberate spiritual energies which will influence hearts hundreds of miles away.

London Methodists will remember the Preparatory Devotional Meetings in the Conference Hall, Central Buildings, Westminster, on Nov. 12th, 13th and 24th, from 8 to 9 p.m.

Ministers and Members are urged to support the great Mission in the ROYAL ALBERT HALL, from Nov. 26th to aoth, and from 23rd to 27th. Do not suffer the reproach that you did not come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty !

Glorious things will be spoken of the Services in the Royal Albert Hall. What scenes it has witnessed ! What music its walls have heard ! Now the redeemed will encompass themselves with songs of salvation !

" New songs do now his lips employ, And dances his glad heart for joy.

Come and hear them I

Come and share them

In the Lender of October 16th there

appeared an article by Rev. Got. Eayrs,

D.Ph., E.R.Hist.S., on the union of the churches which now form the " United Methodist Church," in which he says, " Those who thought and prayed and wrought to bring about the union of 1907 knew well that it was not until the next generation !hot the full results of the union syntild be seen." Those words are equally true in the case of the larger union

HOW proposed. It is admitted that in most of the individual churches no change will be noticed for several years to come. The union in ill truest sense will be a gradual process--" slow, but sure."

bow that the lime for the actual voting, for or against union, is drawing near, it is well that those who comprise the " younger generation " should think seri-ously and prayerfully as to how their votes are to bo cast. The great majority of those who will he voting in the December Quar-terly Meetings will be very little affected by the union. There are large numbers of young men, and not a few young women, who are members of that meeting and who will be taking their part in this momentous decision. They are the ones who will realise and reap the benefits of the God-inspired movement. When union begins to affect our churches in all parts of the country those of us who are now the juniors of the church will Men have the responsibilities of leadership resting upon us.

Among our young people are some of our most loyal and devote,' " Prin.." We love our own denomination, Thal into which WC were born, and in which we have been nurtured. We delight in serving our Sunday-schools and in the activities of our Endeavour societies. Many of us, as local preachers, glory in the proclamation of the saving power of Jesus from our pulpits. But we love still more the larger Church of God. AVe work and labour, not for the increase of our own Church, but for the extension of God's Kingdom the wide world over. Our ideal is not the supremacy of Primitive Metho-dism, but the establishment of the reign of God over all human life, and the re-cognition of Jesus as the Saviour of all mankind by all mankind.

As young people we should he practical idealists and allow wattling narrow or bigoted to prevent our striving to secure the realisation of this ideal. After all, we are Primitive Methodists because our parents look no to the Sunday-school almost before we were able to walk there. If our parents had belonged to any other denomination we should, in all proba-bility, have grown up and remained in ifs fellowship. ,111,1 when we are able to think for ourselves on theso larger ques-tions we remain in the Church of our childhood because we have found a place in which we can lake part in its services and efforts. Therefore, the plain truth is Thal most of our young men and women are Primitive hlethodist not because of any particular custom or law, but because It is in that Church that they find an organisation for Christian service. It is only on the rarest occasion Thal we find anyone leaving one denomination and be-coming attached to another for doctrinal reasons.

Most of our local preachers and minis-ters are often occupying the pulpits of other Methodist Churches, and yet, ill the preparation of their sermons, never give a thought to the fact that they are not to be delivered in Primitive Methodist churches. The " man in the street," who is to often talked about, caresliltle as lowhaLChurch he goes to, when he goes at all. Some-times it is a United Methodist, sometimes Wesleyan Methodist, and sometimes Prim-itive Methodist, and in all three he hears exactly the same Gospel preached, the same type of prayers offered and the same hymns sung. Can we wonder that he is bewildered, and questions lhe sincerity of denominations separated because of, to

almost indiscernible reasons? And it is that " man in the sir. " whom we desire to convert in to a " man ill the church." The so-called problems that are so

often debated at such great length, .d !mired from molehills into mountains. In our Conferences and Committees are of no importance when it comes to the per-

formance of the vital duty of the Church —the wining and reclaiming of lost and wandering souls.

As far as the scheme, which is now sub-mitted to the December Quarterly Meet-ings, is concerned our young people, with almost common consent, will surely accept it. When it is considered that nien chosen by the Churches, trusted and re-spected leaders both ministerial and lay, have spent so many months thrashing out every detail with care and deliberation, it must be recognised that, taking into consideration also man's even yet imper-fect knowledge of the Divine will and the infinilc variety of human opinion, the scheme is about as complete as it possibly can be.

Some time ago an Endeavour rally was held in one of our northern churches. In-vitations were sent to all the hlethodist Churches in the town and district. A roll call was conducted, and groups from the three Methodist Churches responded with

to 0005C of a hymn or a spoken noes-

me d .0 Nuo. All swam intent on

b,a,rorrize of

the one Saviour. The meeting concluded with the singing of that line old hymn " When the Roll Call is Called up Yonder, I'll be There," and over the whole crowd of young people one could not help but feel that the spirit of unity of purpose and ideal was the prevailing force. We had responded to the roll call together, we warded to labour and toil here together, and then together respond to the roll call " up yonder."

Lel on who form the " younger genera-tion " see to it that we lake our share in this great decision. There are still mon-strous evils to be fought in the name of our Lord. The growing indifference of men and women to the love and purr.. of God, the drifting away of youths and maidens from our Sunday-schools into the world, the maze for gambling in all its forms which is increasing among young people at an alarming pace, and that hide-ous devil, the drink, which is damning the lives of hundreds of people every year, are all lo be not and fought. and can be hest overcome by united effort. Lel us banish from our minds the differences which made divisions in former yews and march forward info the morrow, one great united. Church, better able and deter-mined to overcome all obstacles and hind-rances which prevent the realisation of Our every-day prayer, " Let Thy Kingdom come, 0 Lord."

Hartley College Students. Mission in Manchester.

It is often imagined that students of colleges tend to lose touch with the affairs and needs of everyday life. Nor can we deny that the concentration upon study de-manded by a wide and comprehensive curri• cull= such-as obtains in Motley College takes up nearly all the time at the students' disposal. Nevertheless there is a keen in terest in and tip-to-date, well - informed acquaintance with contemporary events and the needs of the times which for a number of veers has been

And h eahgealli-mx bas hall-mark m

always'been to the forefront of their interests and actiVitiee. During last week-end there has been carried through -at Dradford-road Church the first of our College missions for this year. Dradford-road is a small church situated in one of the poor areas of :Man. chester. The premises are small, incon venient and dilapidated, whilst the neigh-bourhood is very difficult to reach and move to any interest in religious things. During the four days. Saturday to Tuesday nearly fifty men have taken part, averaging twenty each night. Open.air meetings, house-to-house visitation, children's services and gatherings for young people and adults have been held. The addresses have been brief and pointed. and have undoubtedly- had a marked effect. -In all sorne thirty converts have been gained, roughly half being adoles-cents and the other half young people in late 'teens and twenties. Several of the latter hove joined in the open-air meetings, and by their presence testified to their new-found joy. Prayer-meetings are held in the College for the mission, and the students find a great joy and on invaluable experience in this great work. We are looking forward to our next mission. and pray earnestly for its ,screw. There has been a large distribution of the Lender Temperance Supplement, and we know already that its effect is beginning to be fell and ifs value realised.

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746 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADEK. NOVEMBER 13, 1924

"A Young -Methodist Young hletho- 'dists," an article we print to-day by Mr. William N. Boman, son of Rev. J. Cl. Bowran is one that will commend itself to the future leaders of the Church. Those who have been the forefr.s during the last twenty years gladly recognise the up-rising in many parts of the denomination of a new race both of men and women who are rapidly striding into the front rank. And the Church never presented a more attractive sphere than at the present time. We stand at the gateway of a new era We shall either enter in sad win a new herita ge or we shall go back because _we failed to read aright the Divine meaning of a crisis. The difficultim that are on the Bur-face are all [rate of our faith in God's guid-ance. My Booms appeals to the younger laymen and women of the Church to grasp the present opportunity and tons it to its unparalleled ednuitage for the Kingdom of our Lord. Fear and timidity contain more element. of danger than the daring enter-prise of a bold religion faith, with its consequent adventure. The Divine Spirit.. called the Church to the present crisis. The Church has not sought it—it is the vision of the Spirit. , And the voice of myriads of our you, people, who are the guardians of the future, is calling to us end is indicating the road the Church should take. . . The report of the Hartley College Students' Mission a " downtown " Manchester Church, which is inserted to-day, will be read with deep interest. That no fewer than fifty students took part the campaign reveals hove widespread was the desire and interest on the part of all the students, to-gether with the additional [net that college prayer-meetings were held daily for the mis-ann's success. The results show that IN students possess not only the motive but the power, of evangelistic appeal. This is all to the good, and will tend to raise still i the 'Y'VeeYvt'ss aficcLion ofmopaganda, within limit. consistent with the arduous training of the Auden., is along lines which will be appreciated every- where. Cultured evangelical preaching is the imperative need of the hour. The col-lege authorities and the students are taking the wisest course in preparation for the future by linking up practical service in anticipation of their life's vocation. We rejoice in the results, but in this instance the results assume not, the first import...

Rev. B. John Hardy, M.A., of Usuakoli, returned to the Homeland on Thorsday last after a second term in Nigeria. The congregation at Glow. Chapel, 11.11,

had a great experience on Sunday, night. It wee the opening of their crusade. Before the first service was over young people .m-menced to come from choir and gallery to the Communion rail, and before the service closed over twenty decisions were recorded. It was one of the unforgettable experience. of life. A few of those who came forward were strangers, but the ma jority were young people of the church and ethool. The nee. vice N. greatly cheered Rev. W. Swaim and his brave band of workena and big things a. hoped for in the immediate future.

Rev. John Holland has been laid aside by an accident which befell him just over a week ago. While returning home through London et night he bad the misfortune to be knocked down by a motor. No bones were broken, but the effect of the impact and fall completely disabled him. He us happily making a splendid recovery, and now tropes to be able to resume his ministry oa Sunday next. • The Bishop of Liverpool (Dr. David) is manifesting a fine spirit of cooperation with an sections of the Church the city. While there has been great advance made by the Church of England during the lain ten years, the Bishop a Liverpool is much 1. advance of many of his own Church. He is making arrangements for repreeentative Free Church leaders to conduct, services in the Cathedral. It is understood that Dr. Selbie and D. Gerrie will be nmong the first to conduct these services. Free Church minis-ters have already read the lessons at the Cathedral servicee, and Sir Arthur Yapp has preached at a Sunday. night service. The Bishop recently rigid I am inviting Free Church minister,. to preach at the Cathedral, and I shall continue to invite them."

Gifts toward. Rey B. Salt fund continue, and Rev. J. Pearce further gratefully 'acknowledge. 10s. from Mr. J. W. Burkitt; Inasmuch," 20s.; Mr. S. R. Jenkinson and " T. J. M." 5e. each. and also reports cheer-ing progress in Mr. Salt's health.

A ministerial correspondent writes "I have a complain[ to niter against the editor. le last week's issue of the Leader there w. not a word in favour of Methodist Union, , while there was an article against it." Thia • is a correct, and well-merited indictment. It

may, however, serve to show how inaccurate some sta.rnen. are that have been widely fostered and circulated concerning the alleged injustice which has been inflicted upon the " Other Bide."

. • . Rev. Samuel Palmer's, recent visit to •Shef-field was thoroughly successful. He preached on the Sunday at Woodseas and Ann's-road. On Hie Sunday afternoon he addressed a united gathering of John-street and Hodgson-street Scheele, and there were about twelve decision.. These young. people will be gathered a once into the class for those who have decided, which is a fortnightly feature at. John-street. On MOnday evening Mr. Palmer gave a vigorous, and stimulating addreas to the Church on the importance of work amongst the young. A combined choir contributed greatly to the succeas of the meeting. . . , • . A "Methodist. Union '' meeting for the Oldham circuits w. held at Lees-road Church on November 411,. An excellent r.ertlieeseetetawt.i ve company assembled.H. J.,

Taylor, who • was listened to with marked attention. Questions were asked at the con-clusion of the address, and answered with the assurance that ids knowledge relevant to Union alone could give. Mr. Taylor's services were highly appreciated. His worship the Mayor (Councillor Cheatham, J.P.), who confessed himself a recent con-vert to the great ideal of Methodist Union. presided with that exceptional ability and judicial calmness which made him the right man in the right place. Rev. Joseph Wieland arrived at Southamp-ton on the a.s. Aquitania on Tuesday night, ber 4th, greatly invigorated by his six weeks' trip to New York City and the Eastern States, during which he occupied the

Attend HYIZiVerreVrrIce,g:rtii°1::vt Sabbaths, mid addressed the monthly meeting of the Brooklyn and New York Congregational ministers on the League of Nations and general political matters as they are visualised by a working minister in the homeland, and made special visits to the Congregational headquarters, where he was received with much cordiality. . • . On Thursday, November 6th, a large anot-her of friends gathered at Worley Church to celebrate the jubilee of Mr. Morris Lowe as local preacher and Sunday-reboot worker. For thirty-two years hfr. Lowe hes served the circuit, twenty of -which have heea given to Worley, where' ten year. ago a handsome church was erected, costing 21000 of which only 8180 remains as debt. To show their respect for the splendid work achieved during all these years by both Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, Mr. Whitt., the lay. pastor, on be. half of the friends in the circuit presented Mr. and Mr.. Lowe with a be-dutiful easy chair a jubilee cake. Congratulatory addresses were given by Mrs. H. Wakeley, Rev. J. Davin, Means. J. Maurer. Edwards and the chairman, Mr. A. E. Fulcher.

Church Greeley Circuit delights in honour-ing its one-time minieters, and welcome,them back for specials. Rev. F. Pickett has ached church recently preached anniversary ser. mons at the Granville Church, when £22 wee raised, and his so able preaching wasappreciated. . Wood.a. Church, Sheffield, for the third winter, ie carrying through a series of Saturday evening lectures by eminent citi-zens. Mr. John Oakley, J.P. Editor of the " Sheffield _Telegraph," presided the other evening, and in the following issue of that widely circulated and infi.ntial journal de. voted a very appreciative editorial comment to the fine educational work and example of Woods... Mfr. R. Storey Deans, K.C., 11I.P., was the lecturer on Saturday evening lest, his subject being " Parliamentary Work," which was dealt with in interesting and eloquent fashion.

. • .A visitor to our church at West Ealing daring Temperance Week would have found a real live temperance meeting with the old-time enthusiasm. Mr. J. Tennant, the energetic secretary of the Temperance Society, had arranged a party of workers to is the neighbourhood prior to the meeting, including some of the public-houses, where permission was obtained to distribute in-vitations to the customers. There was a large attendance when Mr. J. Robinson took the chair, and a capital address wee given by Mr. Harris (an ex-polies court maision. ary). Rev. E. J. T. Bagnall and Mr. T. E. Marks, J.P., also took part. During the evening magical selections were given by the P.B.A. orchestra and an anthem by -the choir. A number of new members were enrolled at the close. Anr interesting event Look place at 'Jubi-lee-drive Church, Liverpool Third Circuit, on Sunday morning. Mr. Jonathan Cooper

having presented the church with an alabaster baptismal font, Rev. A. F. Hay-den received the same on behalf of the trustees, and in suitable words dedicated it to the glory of God. The inscription on a silver plate reads : •• In memory of my wife, Sarah Cooper, 1924."

• , Three officers of the Hull Church Defence Committee went to Withernsea on Wednes. day night and held a meeting in the school-room on Methodist 'Union. There was a good attendance, and a most enthusiastic meeting, one remarking, " It has been a spiritual feast." Mr. Gunnill took for his topic " Methodist Uni., For and Against, in Fall Detail." Mr. Storey took " Individual Experience Fostered by Being Attached to the Church." Brabbs ".The Witness of the Church, Past and Present." Other meeting. will be held at Horne. and South Cave in the near future, if _possible. Rev. W. H. Wright received and accepted a cordial invitation to attend the " Institu-tion and Induction of Rev. Ernest Genet,

M.A., 11.1,111., to the vicarage of 81. Luke, West Holloway. The service was attended by many local clergy, clad in their vest-ment, who, with Rev. W. H. Wright ( who wore no surplice) walked in procession the church. The Right-Rev. the Lord Bishop oef Stepney arZ.L,Lerlat'7.!.2dre:ih gownless preacher and expressed plumate at his presence. Mr . Wright expressed his feeling of joy at the comradeship of the new vicar the neighbourhood for our common Lord and Saviour.

Town and Gown events mingle freely in Cambridge these days, and the inter-debate between Emmanuel College and the P.M.U. Club, held in the Tabernacle schoolroom, Newmarket-road, on Friday night, was a sign of the times. It is worthy of note that the P.M.U.C. Debating Society has held the Young Men's Federation Debating Cup three times out of the four it has been pat up for competition.

Oversee] Church has been reopened after impr ovements, Re an expenditure of nearly £1,000 in renova-tion and improvemv. H. J. Taylor, es-President, being special preacher. Th. village church is now finely equipped for evangelistic and up-building service which is being planned for.

Later reports of centres in the HumberAde crusade chow that there have been uplifting seasons in the Driffield and Nafferlon areas, and the churches have been much stimulated in their work. Al Nafferton there were turtregiongyfoerzenni and the sereervoi4 on attendance and power. Several decision cards have been aiped. A number of conversions have taken place at oar Selby church, and the servicm.bave been a very high order. There Eire twenty-four cases of decision at the Bridlington Quay centre, and there were also conversion/ at the St. John-street church. A good work has been done, espe-cially among the young people, at the Hessle-road, Williamson-street, Hawthorn-avenue and Edgarstreet centres in the city. Several of the missions have continued beyond the arranged time because of the promiaeof 11.8 1 larger harvests.

In the Orphanage Report, just issued, Northampton Second is among the clean. omitted hecamse they have not contributed to the Orphanage Fund during the last Con-nexions' year. This is . error. Ket.ring-road Church has for many years given the Christmas morning service collection to this fund, and last, year thia amounted to over £10. The Junior Endeavourers also reified £6 10s., and Far Cotton Sunday-school contributed 10a. 6d. The total amount, £17 6s. 2d., w. forwarded with the usual statement in January. We feel this should be known, lest the unfortunate omission from the report should sugges t that our friend. in Northampton are so engrossed in their church-building efforts that they are for-getting Lhe claims of Connexional funds which they have hitherto generously sup- ported. • • • • • Major Hall, commandant of the Tyneside Battalion of the Boys' Life Brigade, who is an enthusiaste worker at Leighton Church, Heaton, Newcastle-on-Tyne, is launching an ambitions scheme . behalf of the.neglected street boys of the crowded Byker area. Al a cost of £300 he proposes .11 premises that can be secured for the purpose. Boys will be encouraged to come in their dirty clothes straight from the areet. The first thing will be to.doff their own clothes, get a bath, re-clothe in uniform, end then spend the evening in drill, unbalance work, read-ing and Christian instruction, changing back in. their own clothes before returning home. It will be an interesting experiment, and the Ma jor is sanguine of success. • • • • • • Rev. B. A. Barber, of Harrogate, this year celebrates his ministerial semi-jubilee. The Women's Guild, of which Mr. Barber is pre-sident, wishing to show their appreciation of his work, have presented him with a hand• eome clock. Mrs. Barber has also been pre-sented with a caw of pearl-handled afternoon lea knives, The Christian Endeavour

Society have presented Mr.. Barber with • .d pocket-back, and to fine sermon case Mrs. Barber a lady's handbag. At the Liverpool District Examining Com-

mittee Thursday, November 6th, six can- didates presented themselves for examtnation. Two are sons of the mans, a third has a minister Ise his grandfather, whilst of the remaining three candidatm one is an on circuit work. The names of each have been forwarded to the oral examiners. Ten candidates are being sent forward in the Sun-derland and Newcastle district. The Lyna and Cambridge district is also sending two candidates forward—Mr., Leslie Scott, of Downharn Circuit...and Mr. H. Chapman, of Cambridge Circuit. During the pan yank united •mission -ser-vices have been held in the churches in Tod-morden. ,Among the Primitive ministera taking part were Reve. F. B. Button, W. J. Tristram and G. Desk. The envie. have been beadle. in tone. The attendances have only been moderate. Some decisions have been regiatered. - The Lane Head Church, Brighouse, N. received a lepcy of 240 from the executors re. Barbara Lumb, o of the late M f Brighouse, who at one time worshipped avith us. All the Nonconformist churches in Brighouse have received • similar amount, including' the Salvation Army. Mr. David Mines, superintendent of the Lane Head Sunday-school, Brighouse, at the

recent Municipal Election achieved a peat victory over he opponent, a well-known pith-lie.. His co-superintendent, C.... J. Ellis, had a walk-over twelve months ago, making his fourth term on the Council.

. . At theNottingham Municipal Election Councillor A. Lokes was returned again with a splendid majority. Mr. Lakes is the society .d much steward of our Hockley Church, respected in the Church and City.

A united meeting of Oldham Primitive Methodiats wee held on Tuesday, November 4th, in Lem-road Church. The Mayor, Cow. J. K. Ch.tham (local preacher), presided. Rev. H. J. Taylor gave a most lucid and help-ful address, and enswered all questions sent up worthily and e fficiently. The meeting was calculated to render real service in the interest of Union. Mr. Rowland Powell has been re-elected a member of the Oxford City Council as repre. sentative of the East Ward. M. Powell is a member of our Pembroke-street Church, tun has for many years held the position of trea-surer of the trust. • . Officials of the Northampton 2nd Circuit figured largely in the Municipal contests this

gar, Church,

Mr. Ce=p7etdc't Keelr years service on the Council, was re-elected by a ma jority of nearly a thousand. Mr. J. W. Arnold gallantly fought a three-cornered con-- test in a :strong Conservative ward, and came cjonts. Lod anccallbovoeura feriraiinent Labou.r dent at Far Caton, stood as Labour date •at that end of the town, and did splen-didly, but suffered defeat against the com-bined forces of the two older parties.

The Anglican and Free Churches in Ha are arranging for a mission by Min Mand Royden and other crusader. who will accom porgy her. The meetings are to be held on January 27th, 28th and 29th next. A special effort is being made to reach the industrial section. and the higher school pupils. . . • Conn: W. H. S. Colborn, local preacher of Gloucester Circuit, and a well-known district official, bas been re-elected on the Gloucester City l. Counci . . . . A united Armistice service has 'meow a regular featare of East Bristol. where the Whitehall Church -(Bristol lst), Croft's End Mission and St. Ambroge Anglican Church met after service on Sunday evening, Nevem bee fah. The service was held at Bt. Am-brose Church. Carton C. was the speaker, the Vicar conducted and Rev. G. P. Care mish took the prayers.

Mrs. E. Brown, danghter of M. and Mrs. W. Holroyd, of Hull, has undergone a critical operation in a nureing home. She hes re: covered sufficiently to be removed home, end is making steady progress. • The Manx General Elections have in. been concluded. The chief question in Man. politica for years h. been that of, tense.- ... In spite of the efforts of the " Felow-ship of Freedom and Reform " the tenter,' once party has been successful at On 1.1..; and Sunday closing ie assured for the ne:: five years. Two notable victories were tho a Mr. .1. R. Carrie, local preacher of Castletown Circuit, who was returned at thi2 held of the poll in the Inborn interest, end, Mr. S. Dalgleish, of Peel, a rogreserv. temper.. reformer, who was also referent at the head of the poll. Bah are writ known Primitive Methodist, and are march respected for their advocacy of religion. PO"' ciples in public life.

Churches and People.

NOVEMBER 13, 1924

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 747

METHODIST UNION. quarterly meeting departure that met s undameoUl ny o[ the Wesleyan

Church—hut it is also true that societies will A REPLY TO REV. J. IL BARKER. have an increased representation in the mime

Bra,—The burden of Rev. J. H. Barker's argument in last week'. Leader, we representing the "Other Side," reste upon the assertion that Methodist Union violates a principle and emphasises an injus- tice. To prove thia he assume. that the minister hue a statue which he nowhere claims and which the scheme of Union repu-diates. He ie careful also to confine hie illn. trailer) of hie alleged injustice of inequality to one court, and ignores any reference to other courts where his theory breaks down. This may be good debating tactics, but it ie not • fan stalement.of the ease.

The Conference is only one of many courts exercising administrative authority over our Church. It is the Immense court, and will be . in the new Church, but not the only court. In the ...de, the quarterly meetings and the leaders' meeting. the representation will be overwhelmingly lay in its character. In the eynode it is eatimated that the laymen will outnumber the ministers by four to one. And it should never be forgotten that all legiabstion most be submitted to the synod° before Conference can pass it. That means, in practice, that the chief legielatiee court in the Church will be the synod, in which the lay representation will be much stronger tb. is the case in our own district meetings. And yet one never reade of ministers complaining about that. Why? They are as interested in the welfare of the Church as anybody. After all, they are the only person in the Church who have dedicated their lives to its service. The fact that they have been "pa. rated, trained and ordained by the Church ha. not infected them with a virus which makes them the enemies of the churches they serve. They are men chosen from the ranks of the laymen presumably because of their gifts and graces. The Church has extended itself to cultivate and develop these gifte in order that there shall be the greatest effi-ciency in leadership .d adminietration. No sacerdotal function has been conferred in the process, nor is any claimed. Ministers are brethren, separated and trained to serve. On the face of it, judged entirely from the stand-point of interest and training, the minister should be one of the moat valuable admieis. tracers in the Church. The Conference of the Church is an assembly called to .Iminis- trate. It would never legislate against the decisions of the synod., which, it cannot too open be repceted, will be overwhelmingly lay in character. That being the cese, the Con-ference should be oompoced of the best ad. ministrators available. Who would oppose that?

It could be urged that the ideal would be free election at the synods. Thar was tried in the United Methodist Church and aban-doned because the Conference resulting was overwhelmingly ministerial. At a recent Con-ference of our own Church the four men elected to attend the cecceeding Conference—elected by the free vote of the Conference— were ministers. Illy notest ie against the in- sistence of regarding the ministry as a class apart, as men suspect of an arrogance that most be curbed, and as being animated by a " class coneciousnees " that ie inimical to the i.e.. of the community whose servants they are. IL is admitted that there are excep-tions, but no minister will attend any Con• faience except by the vote of an 'Assembly in which the lay vote is of overwhelming strength. Even officiale have been made officials by the vote of the Church. Much of Mr. Barker's argument abort injustice and inequality MUM, fail unless he is prepared to contend for • statue for the ministry which is nowhere claimed, and which is eaprecely denied in the scheme of Union.

When attention is directed to the details of Mr. Barker's letter it should be borne in mind that a scheme of Union is of necessity different from what would be produced if our Church were re-modelling its own constitution. In the former case the supreme qnestion it, Is Union desirable? If that is answered in the affirmative, then the next question it, Doe. the scheme suggested demand s price cet of proportion to the benefits to be de-rived? It would appear that Mr. Barker thinks the/ it dcea. BM what are the details of which Mr. Barker eo strongly disapproves? They are all details of administration. And the strength of the objection ie not against .ny suggeated decrease of efficiency, but because of an arbitrary discrimination be-tween minister and layman.

It is true that the oompoaition of Con-ference will be an equal number of minister. and laymen, but all legislation will be con- trolled by the synods. IL ie true Wet the president must be a minister, but there will be a lay vice-president. It is true that the chairmen of dietride must be ministers, but

must be obvious that for such positions as President and chairman of a Mallet men mast be chosen highly traiifed and of out- standing merit end experience. It is true cent.rthere will be a ministerial session of

RY^^ds—and withelriclly limited function, IL hs true that truetees will be members of the

court. It is true that local preachers may be co-opted to serve in the leaders' meetings, but again that its to meet the earnest desire of the United Methodist Cburch, which gives the local is

a seat in his leader's meet- ing. It us not true that there is any ambi-guity about the focal preacher's right to administer tbe Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. The clause snakes it clear beyo.nd .y question that the Rage now oblammg shall continue.

It is conceded that if Mr. Barker objecte to Union . such, then every deviation from our prevent usage will be regarded . unwar-ranted. If, however, Union is thought to be desirable, then such modifications of usage as are demanded by the necessities of the case must be viewed from the standpoint of effi-ciency. Bach a sereey will reveal that in efficiency, in the fundamental lay control of policy, and in the nearer approach to a demo- vatic ideal the new Church will be emperior to either of the three composing it.—Yours, etc., o -UNIONIST."

SIR,—I have been reading with interest Om lettere on Methodist Union, and confess to being concerned that this important !sub-ject should be considered from the highest possible standpoint. That, of course, means doing that most difficult thing—putting aside any personal prejudice and predilection and trying to look at the question from the view-point of Christie.. chiefly iMerested in the work of building up the Kingdom of God. I believe that the one hope for the world is the enthronement of our Lord Jeers Christ. The dominant thing is, will Methodist Union help to bring that day more quickly than the press. divisions? Personally I think it will, and therefore I am willing to sink many personal preferences. I first began lo think about mime scheme of Union in the days when the di.ussions svith the Bible Chris-tiana were taking place. Even then, when my knowledge of Connexional procedure was limited, I could see no specie' wisdom or vital principle in the tvrorte-one scheme. I had no objection to it, bit it seemed a little thing, to me, upon which to turn down a scheme that I thought would have been an advantage to the Church of Jesus Christ, and it certainly would have been a blessing, . I have learned .aince, to our Church in the south-west of England. Much money, time and strength could have been saved and used to better advantage.

Yews after, before the present echeme was before us in any way, I came to the conclu-sion that Union was very desirable if we were to render the best service to the Chinch of Jesus -Christ: I then advocated a Union between ourselves and the United Methodists, and for this sought not unsuccessfully the interest of the late beloved Dr. A. T. Gutter), But before anything could be done beyond a few local fraternals between the ministers of both Churches in the locality et which the subject was discussed favourably, the larger scheme was suggest,' by the Wes-leyan Conference. After thinking it over, and overcoming many prejudices. I came to the conclusion that if the larger Union could be brought to pass it would be the hest and most advantagceus atap forward that Lhe Church could take. The lines of my reason-ing were these. IL was my privilege occa-sionally Lo visit other Methodist Churches. I found each doing good work, but the differ. encesw ere so minute that I could not find them. I ventured to think that people with. out denominational prejudice. could have been at home in the worship of either the Wesleyan or the United Methodist.. One thing was impressed upon me; there were comparatively few people inside and crowds outside all the Churches. With our present ditisions I could not eee how we 'were going to deal with the problem of this outside crowd. The reeources of money and men were so used up with the present system that, whatever differenoes and additions were made to the existing services, they could only touch the fringe. As I thought of it, I come de-liberately to the conclusion that if we could amalgamate our forces, then a great saving could be effected in both money and men, while what was saved could he devoted to other forms of service, and something effec-tive could be done.

Again. Sunday-school work Perplexed mc. We had good schools fairly well equipped, yet I telt we were not making the best uee of them, and I could not see how rimier the present I came fonre Zenheed'elTen end women who should be separated and specially. trained for the work of organising and teaming teachers to teach. I was, and am, anxious that every scholar thould have a good knowledge of the revelation of God as contained in the Bible. While I appre-ciate oonferencee and convention., these in the nature of things are limited and the bene-fits reel. icted. The need ie to be able to deal with local schools and do it continuously, and I felt that only by pooling our re-sources could it he done.

Then visiting was an important part of the work, and, however anxious I wee to do it, I discovered that for two minister. to gice oversight to eight churches, two of which were large, and visit the sick and those who needed visiting, left little Lillie to visit out-sider°. Morecver, I wee often discovering the need for a women's touch and sympathy, and I felt there was a need for demonetises or sisters of the people, wisely trained and carefully selected. For certain reason. it seemed to me that it was not one for • church that was needed, but little bands to work districts in coojonction with the ministers. These thoughts gave me furimmly to think about re.ourcee, chiefly financial, a. early in my ministry I discovered that very httle could be done without means, and after pro-longed and careful thought I came de-liberately to the conclusion that our financed resource. were not equal to the teak as I saw it The task is immeasurably beyond our resources even in spherea where we have °herdes and a ministry, to say nothing about new centres that are growing up every-where, creating a problem which, separated, we can never adequately deal with. Unitedly it would test all our resources in wisdom and wealth. The other Methodist Churches are more or less where we are in these matters.

Then comes the question, Why °mete any of our resources? That was and is a question that confronts me continually as I think on this subject. I have become convinced that the cause of Jesus Christ would suffer by the Churches continuing as they are. Me I look at the present prop:male, I confess there are things to which I object, but I do not dis-cover anything that would warrant any oppo-sition to the whole scheme. It is the best we can get, and the wily one by which Union can come to pace. I beg my brethren not to allow any feelings created by local prejudice to interfere with their ]coking at this ques-tion from the standpoint that, after all, there is only one thieg that really matters—the winning of the world to Josue Christ.— Yours, etc., Saucer. PARLOW.

Manchester.

Rev. W. Younger in Canada: An Appreciative Letter.

Bt,,-1 feel that your Church should know through the pages of the Leader how highly Canada vin honoured through the recent visit of one of your great preachers, Rev. William Younger, of Nevvcastle.on-Tyne. Having learned through Sir Robert Perks of Mr. Younger, minenry in England, we communicated ,with him in the hope that he might be induced to viait Canada, and give the religious forces in this city an impetus in starting off the work of the fall and winter. After some correspondence Mr. Younger was induced to spend the month of September in Montreal. Each Sunday during that month he preached in St. James' Methodist Church, which is usually called tho Cathedral of hlethodiern in this country. This church accommodates some 2,500 people, and, being located right in the heart of the business district, it wield. a very great in fluence for good throughout the city. Mr. Younger also conducted week-day services in St. James', as well as in Centenary Methodist Church, Fairmount Metimdist Church. and Westmount Methodist Church, these churches being located in the suburbs of our city.

Our most sanguine expectation in regard to Mr. Ycenger's visit were more than real. iced. His mcenages were not only intensely intereeting, but, be.ueo of their highly devotional charade, they were peculiarly helpful to large numbers of our people. The Methodist Church in England is fortunate( in having in its ranks such an outstanding man, lied I tenet that he May long be .pared to carry on the good work be hem been doing for so many years. We are very 'hopeful that the time is not far distant when Mr. Younger may be able to snake Montreal another visit, where he hoe made many enduring friends, who will be prepared to accord him a hearty wekome. Realising the value of Mr. Ycenger's visit, I am convinced that English Methodism -would be well advised to send out to Canada each year one of its strong pre...re, who could bring . a message from the Hoenel.d. Such visits would not only give spiritual uplift to our churches, but I em sure that they would also tend to strengthen the bonda between Britain and one of her overseas Dominions.

As you are doubtless aware, Union between the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congrega-tional Church. of Canada becomes effective on June 10th next, . that are expecting to have a very strenuous winter in preparing to take care of the many changes that meet come to pace through the decision of these Churches not to stay apart any longer.— You., etc., A. O. DAWEIgn,

Recording Sceward, St. Jame.' Methodist Church.

28, Victoria-square, Mcetreal.

Open Letter to Choirs, Choir-masters and Organists.

Sui,-;I have read .d reread, with some- thi

ng Open in'teyrourt. current issue. As I had the honorur of making the first

public reference to the subject in your columns over a year ago, I may be per-mitted a farther word upon A. In frequent conversations with Mr. Baskeyfield, when we were co-workers at "Jubilee," we saw. immense possibilities of good in such a ..hems if heartily and generally adopted and wisely and sympathetically worked. We have vast musical resources as yet largely unexplored, which hlr. Baskeyfield " Musical Union '• would enable us to utilise with untold advantage. Might I auggeet also that the sphere of the " Council s operation. might well be extended to include Lhe the

giving expert advice toaoufrt7ane

!Jong the lines of the committee set op. in Wesleyan Method,. during Mr. Wieeman's presidency, and of which Rev. A. H. Walk'er, B.A., is the secretary. Ho says that he has personally dealt with upwards of 150 cam. and had many consultations with Trustees on the spot.

The reports of the interest and anomie .of

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reM the value of Audi an organieatioe, and A.M. devoutly to be wished that the Connexions' authorities and the Conference will look favourably upon the proposal. and set up such machinery as resuggested for the co-ordina-tion and taller utilisation of the musical talent of our Church. The advantages that have accrued from the formation of the Sunday School Union, whose Jubilee we are celebrating, should encourage ue La eacey the hopeful task of es.blishing a Musical Union, whose Jubilee fifty years hence will. I am confident, evoke a loud chorus of thanksgiving for ice birth. YOGIS, etc.,

ARTHUR WILKES.

A London Memorial to Richard Baxter.

SIR, Will you permit us to invite the co-operation of your readers in the erection of a memorial to Rev. Richard Baxter, of Kid-derminster and London, in Christ Church, Greyfriace, Newgate-street, London, E.C. 1. The mortal remains of Baxter were interred there in 1691, and it will awaken surprise that no memorial exists in the church. •It is now pi-n(50.d to remedy this omission by a united effort co the part of those in the Church of England, the Free Churches, and others win revere the memory of Baxter. • A memorial tablet is being prepared and will he unveiled at a service at 5 p.m. on Thur.. day, December 4th, a date neas to that of Baxter's interment. The Lord Bishop of Durham (the Rt. Rev. H. Hensley Henson, P.O.) preach' the mrmon, after which the memorial will be unveiled by the Presi-dent of the National Council .of the Evange-lical Free Chinches (Rev. Principal Alfred F. Garvie, M.A., D.D.). The cost of the memorial will not be leas than £100. Sub-scriptions, large or small, will be gratefully received and duly acknowledged. They should be mceked " London Baxter Memorial Fund."—Yours, etc..

Tilos. NIGHTINGALE, •

Secretary, National Free Church Council. Memorial Hall, Farringdon-atreet, E,C. 4.

Vigilant, the Trade and the Election,

SIR,—I believe that every Primitive Methodistwould consider the drink problem before making his vote. In spite of " Vigi- lant', " statemem, all who voted Baldwin in will feel ae proud and pleased now as they did when the results were publiabed. The Liberals this year had no hope of being etroag enough to carry through their plane. Of the others, what does " Vigilant" think of a man who voted Socialist? How marry. Socialists dared mention Prohibition, local option, or the they could not tbkL

Nay, how many said Prohi-

bition is in no party programme at prevent. Let us tackle the consumer ; let us get hold of the indifferent. Increased knowledge on their part will put more hands ep for Pro- hibition than any "party " cry.—Yours, etc.,

" Tons P.M."

Serindon.—The church anniversary ser-mons at Clifcen.street were preached by Rev.

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preached on Children's Sunday, and also addressed the young people in the afternoon. The church

h;eertfiriedd eZilvotr ainnniZ.- Gary proved very successful. Ace. W. Bram-well Hill w. the special preachy. The choir gave an excellent musical service in the alternoon. A concert on the Monday by a Church of England children's choir proved great success.

Shetlield—At the annual meetings of the Sheffield Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Ilk, S. E. Williams and Sister Besaie introdticcd representation. of the society, work in India, China. Japan and Africa, and also in the capacities of Bible-woman, colporteur, Sunday•school, nurse and sailor, and of Mary Jones, the Welsh girl, whose walk of 25 milt. to secure a copy of the Scripture. was humanly the mean. of the initiation of the Imola), in 1504

WHAT OUR READERS SAY.

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At the recent election of oouncillors in the City of Leicester the greatest victory was secured by Mr. G. E. Hilton, J.P., who is ..,ganiat and choirmaster at Claremont-street _hunch. Several years ago he was mayor, and for two years has served as deputy mayor, and by his devotion to the mly's interests hoe won the confidence of the people as few have ever done. 'Ilia is shown by his majority Tote of 2,164, the biggest majority secured by any councillor elected. It is indicative of the place he has won in the life of this progressive city.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES, DEATHS. m:_rT7F7,12MI'Lli4,1,2ritef:ger:143 L non'tno.01114e. 11. Farriogdon Street, E.C.16 jordTsTrundr::.V.Ifid.;Pert:erlddtrtiZa:1 al words. or less, 6d. of .11:rrtagelta% Memoirs bier. Pre7a% taallvteretr.MenI.

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MINISTERIAL CHANGES MENCAGEMENT8. Changes in 1925.

Rev. F. C. Wilson, from Blehop Anokland. at °lose of probation. Changes In 1926.

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MARRIAGES. A pretty wedding took place at North.

alterton on Thursday, November 6th, the con. tracting parties being J. Maurice, son of Mrs. Young, of Brompton, and Eva Ann, daughter of Mr. John Almond, of Romanby. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of golden brown marocain with collar and cuffs of organdie, edged with tan-gerine. She carried a bouquet of tangerine and white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids were Misses Gladys and Dorothy Eden, nieces of the bride. Mr. Albert Eden served as beet men. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. T. Elliott, Miss Foster presiding at the organ. A reception was afterwards held at Russell's Call. The presents numbered over 100. The bride and bridgegroom are tooth held in high esteem. Mr. Young has for many years been organist in our at Brompton and Miss Almond a good worker in the choir and Endeavour at Northallerton.

'An interesting marriage was solemnised in the Victoria-avenue Church, Stockton-on-Tees, on October 25th, by Rev. Geo. Fawcett. The contracting parties were Mr. Daniel Manning, of Dillingham, and Miss Mabel Annie Watson, only surviving daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watson, of Norton-on-Tees. The bride was given away by her father. Mr. Harry Freeman Watson, B.Sc., of Leeds, acted as best man, the bridesmaids being Miss Lena Manning and Miss Gertrude Hildreth. The bridegroom is an auxiliary preacher on the Wesleyan plan. The bride is an active worker in Victoriaavenne Church, having a class of young ladies in the Sunday-school and secretary of the C.E. Society.

IN MEMORIAM. Rey. Thontas Baron.

Rev. Thomas Baron, who has passed away at Barnard Castle, was trained for the mini.. try at Blot old College; and for a year acted as tutor. His early ministry. was spent in our church in the Leeds district. Afterward he entered the Wesleyan ministry, where he remained till he superannuated in 1911. He retained a warm affection for the Church of his spiritual birth and education, frequently preaching' for our people in Barnard Castle and intensely enjoying of recent years the re-unions at Elmfield. In his retirement he was full of good works, being the founder of ministers' fraternal, which included Angli-cans, Unitarians and Nonconformists. He vras keenly '.nterested in the League of Nations and established .a strong branch in Barnard Castle.. Rev. J. R. Shaw, of Nanzela, is his nephew.

Mrs. Harriett Patterson. By the passing of Mrs. Harriett Patterson

at the age of sixty years our church has lost a life-long member and an ardent worker. She leaves behind her an inspiring legacy of kindly deeds and the influence of Christian womanhood. An impressive service was held in the Bawdeswell Chapel prior to the inter-ment. A large number gathered to pay their last tribute a esteem, and many were unable to gain admission into the chapel. The ser-vice was conducted by Rev. W. G. Fielder,

riA.edOlirr7Vil Fo'rfegefv.dLrielrIrlyS;:■! pathetic reference WW1 made by Rev. G Freezer to deceased's life and character. The body was reverently laid to rest in the Bawdeswell Cemetery. Many floral tributes were received, manifesting the esteem and sympathy of relatives and friends.

Mr. William Goslord. Norbiton Church, Kingston.on•Thames

Circuit, has sustained a severe loss in the death of Mr. William Gosford, who for fifty years has been associated with our church as trustee, Band of Hope leader, teacher and sideman. Mr. Gosford was of an unobtru-sive type, always cheery and never failing in his attendance at the sanctuary. The Gosford family have and still are taking a large share in the service of our church, although the passing of the two elder sons during the war was a severe blow. Mr. Gosford quietly fell on sleep on Friday, October 31s1. The funeral ceremony was conducted by Revs. Arthur Baldwin, Joseph E. Gilbert and Thom. Humphris, the former testifying to the high esteem and affection in which Air. Gosford was held by all who knew him. The services at the church and graveside were attended by a large number of friends.

Mrs. Richardson. The interment of Airs. E. M. Richardson

took place on Tuesday, November 411t, at Thornton Heath. The service was con- ducted by Revs. H. F. Greenhalgh, W. Turner and G. Trusler. Mrs. Richardson came to live at Thornton Heath after the death of bar husband, the late Rev. J. Richardson. They had previously travelled upon this circuit. Her interest in the church was maintained until the end. The writer found in her a constant source of encouragement and help. She had her owe place in the hearts of our people, and, with her daughters, was held in great esteem. The end came very suddenly. Not long a, she was able to go out; then a week's illness and she was gone. The many tributes to her memory sent on the day of the interment indicate the influence of her life amongst us.

Mr. Robert Hamilton. The Andover Circuit has suffered a great

loss in the passing of Mr. Robert Hamilton. Three years ago he came as Lay Agent to the Avon Valley Minion section of the Andover Circuit, and soon won the esteem of all. Mr. Hamilton was a man of sternng character and kindly disposition. He laboured most successfully till his health broke down last June. As a preacher his great passion was to preach of the Saviour he loved so well. Though never phyaicalle etrong, he never neglected any appointment, however inclement the weather. After a long illness, patiently borne, he fell asleep on November 3rd. The funeral ceremony took place at Andover, conducted by Rev. G. H. Southall and Mr. H. Redman (circuit steward), the latter paying a tribute to Mr. Hamilton's great Christian character. The large number of friends who assembled from far and near testified to the esteem in which he was held.

"The science of Difficulties " is the sub-ject of the leading article in this month's " Great Thoughts." The author affirms that difficulties present us with opportunities for building up and strengthening our characters. " Our difficulties are due to our characters .d only terrify us in proportion to our weakness." ' What we require to overcome difficulties is not an easy-going optimism, but the will nred courage to conquer circum-stance.. By doings we shall become wiser and strong;r day by day.

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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 749

Young People's Meeting at the Albert Hall.' Sin,—On Tuesday, November 25th, the Royal Albert pall is to be reserved for a People's

15 and Missfon. May I suggest that leaders of Christian Endeavour, Young People's Insti-tutes and senior Bible-classes should arrange for their young people go in parties, and that., if necessary, their fares should be pail by private eubscription. Here is an oppor• Lenity to bring our young people under the influence of a great mission, the result of which Call never be estimated. Free tickets are issued for this meeting by flea J. G. Beauchamp, Room 79, I, Central Buildings, S.W. by which seats are reserved up to 7.40. The matter should be dealt with immediately, and it is worth while making a special effort for such an event as This. To win our young folk for Christ would have a wonderful effect upon our London churches.—Yours, eta., E. J. T. BAGNALL. West Ealing. • •

. Reopening Services. Lofahouse•gate Church, Wakefield First Circuit, was reopened after renovations on Saturday, the 0th instant. In the afternoon impreskive service was conducted by Mr. W. H. Lawrence. Mrs. Thorpe, J.P., un-Neiled .the following gifts to the church :-Communion rails by Mr. Appleyard, in memory of his two sons who were killed in the Great, War; two beautiful chairs by 3O. H. Wilson, ID memory of his Wife; Iwo silver vases, in memory of their mother, by Mr. T. Hartley and family; and a baptismal font by Alm. Jackson, in memo, of her husband. .A11 were suitably inscribed. The dedicatory address was given by 31r. S. Kitchener, of Moils. A concert was given in the evening by the Normanton Castleford-read choir. 71,. A J. Eley, J.P., presided, supported by Sit..,, H. Dawson and F. Laughton. Rev. F. Winterburn conducted the services on the Sunday. In the after-noon the choir rendered the service of song " Her Benny " in a very creditable manner. ,Vise Deckles read the connective reading and M. Crosby, of Cawood, presided. An Interesting feature of these services was the help and sympathy shown by Mrs. Thorpe, JP., Appleyard, Eley and Crosby, °Iwo are all connected with the Church of En gland in the district.

Preachers' Associations. At Crossflatts Church, on Saturday last, AK the auspicea-of Bradford and Shipley Keighley Preachers' Associations, inspir ng meetings were held. Mr. W. E. Clegg if Leeds, preached from the text 2 Timothy v. 7 at the afternoon gathering. His mess sage was full of most ,,meat and practical uggestion. At the evening meeting Rev. W Turner spoke on •• The Preacher of To narrow." The challenge of the times, he aid, demanded a fifffir quality of manhood, and MOD and woinen unreservedly dedicated the supreme t.ks of Christian service Ii'. W. E. Clegg's topic, •• The Looal 'reacher in the Church," was a noble utter

RELICION and the

MODERN MAN " The weakness of so much modem talk about religion is that, re-emphasising the group, the church, the social environment, the body politic, men forget that the individual is the centre and the crux."

Dr. T. R. GLOVER, author of " The Jesus of History," writes every Saturday in the London Daily News ! On Saturday next his subject is " That Sort of Man."

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ante. He (the speaker) emphasised the ipor.nt position dr the local preacher in the church. Nfr. 9. T. Riddiough was the chair-man and Miss Nichol. the soloist. One of the features of the gatherings was the largo hearted generosity of the Cromflatts friends. Though one of the smallest churches on the circuit, they spontaneously invited all the local preachers and their frienda to be their guests at .a, that they might express their gratitude for the loyal, untiring service that the laymen rendered to them throughout the years. The choirmaster and stewards (Nlessrs. H. Taal, H. Denton and W. Pat. man) each rendered splendid assistance.

Bazaars and, Special Efforts.

The sale of work held at Keehn Hill, Batley, took the form of a ;posy tali!' Opened the first day by the Mayor of Dews-bury, Mr. W. Wainwright presided, sup-ported by Mr. T: Ratcliffe, Rev. E. Lacey and Mr. T. W. Spivey. The second day as opened by Mr. T. W. Spivey, Rev. E. Lacey in the chair, supported by Rev. T. W. Walker. Musical programme in the hands of Mr. N. Phillips. Net proceeds for trust funds, £55, including £5 from Councillor W. H. Shaw, J.P., Mayor of Dewsbury, £5 Mr. T. W. Spivey, £5 Mr. Albert Clegg, of Heckmondwyke.

-I successful bazaar Ilan been held at the church in Bradeley Village, Tunstall. The presidents and openers were First day, Alderman Hayward and Aft Barker ; second day, Mrs. J. W. Halm° and Mrs. P. Lawton. Children, trained by Mrs. Hall and Mr. Miller, rendered an app ropriate musical com-position. Revs. E. Barrett. M.A., and J. R. Smith took part. Mies IKtham was secre- tary and Mr. J. Dailey was ...tar of the Bazaar Committee. The financial result was just under 2200, which, is remarkable in so small a village. It will ensure the immediate repayment of the debt, the second long-pro-tracted tr.ted debt to be paid ofl chapels in the Tunstall Circuit during this year.

The annual bazaar held at Portland.place Church, Lincoln First, was a greet success. The large schoolroom was an old Lincoln scene, the scenery A legacy of the artistic gifts of Rev. J. S. W.-Stanwell and of the voluntary labour of unemployed members during a sad period of trade depression. In the unavoidable absence of Sir Chas. Stormer the bazaar was opened on the first day by Mrs. Sindell, under the 'presidency of Mr. A. B. Porter. A member of the Anglican Church, he gave. an able and most catholic speech. On the second day Mr.. Cyril Adams, of Nottingham, w. the opener. and Mr. Alderman C. T. Parker, IP.. presided. There was a happy reunion sentiment ex-pressed in numerous letters and gifts from former member. and scholars. Total Iwo-ceeds, over £250.

A gipsy bazaar has been held at Ebenezer Church, Wellington-road, Stockport, with the object of extinguishing the debt of over £500 on the chmeh....Ou the first day Ma jor S. S. Hammersley, M.P. presided, and Ali. C. Royle, J.P., declared the bazaar open. Reopened on the, second day by Mrs. Harold Knight, when Mr. James Taylor, J.P. (cir-cuit steward), occupied the chair. Children, trained by Miss Kathleen Shaw, presented purses to Mrs. Wm. Bradford, who re-opened the bazaar on the last day. Mrs. J. L. Seeley presided. The decorations were undertaken by our own folk, led by Alessrs. J. T. Perkin. and Wilfred Needham. The gross receipts amounted to £770, which suf. fie. to pay the debt and put straight the current, account. R. Wm. B. W. Bil- brough served as president, Mr. W. H. Cheatham secretary, and Mr. Harold Knight, as treasurer. The church property is estimated to be worth £14,000.

Al the recent municipal election in West Ham Mr. J. J. Webb was elected for the Plashetroad Ward. Mr. Webb is a local preacher, a trustee .d treasurer of our West Ham Stratford•road Church. , • • • • • • At the recent Council election in Tranent Mr. James °moist. Nv. successful gain ing a seat. Mr. Ormiston is treasurer of the Tranent Church and a local preacher, being No. 2 on the pl.. Some years ago be WOO

provost, retiring from the Council at the termination of his three years of office. Fol-lowing hi. victory on Tuesday he was on Thursday re-elected chairman of the local Co-operative Society by a large ma jority. Defeat at the polls of the retiring bailies nece.itated new appointmente, and for the position of junior bailie the Council's choice fell upon Councillor George Ross, who is also a local .preacher and 11, Sunday-Khoo] teacher in our Tea.. Church. Mr. J. H. Skillicorn, an official of Bucks-road, Douglas, was returned unopposed to the Douglas Town Council for Afurray's Ward. and Mr. J. J. Quine, member of Looh-parade Church, was returned unopposed for Athol Ward.

Sunday School Lesson. Isaiah Looking a King. Isaiah vii-1-4 ; 1-7, November 23. By ERNEST BARRETT, M.A. This lesson cannot be understood unless approached on historical lines. Ott earlier studies of the making of the Kingdom of Israel have accustomed us to the little world of small tribes fashioning themselves into small nationalities, many of them numerically and territorially forger than Israel, but known only to us . mere names mentioned because they came inns conflict with that people. When the kingdom divided, it was, of course, weakened. Judah's strength by in its bleak, relatively unproductive, highland position. It was difficult to get at, and when got at there was little worth having. Israel was in the fertile plains, was easy of access. and there wae wealth to excite the cupidity of the invader. These physical characteristics need to be borne in mind, as the course of history was affected by them. Ti,, group of little nations was constantly warring, the national territory of each enlarging or diminishing

with bewildering frequency according to via toy or defeat as the case might be. For a long time this little group was a world to itself, only remotely conscious of the larger world beyond. The rise of the Assyrian power on the east, and the Egyptian on the (mt. brot4ibetn in these egirttlyp= s:,.a.teLo! rivals it boded ill for the little group between them. The pressure of Assyria and Egypt on the group was not constant, as the great enipires bad often serious troubles nearer home. So we come to a period when the fortunes of this group which had been a little world to itself were largely determined by Assyria !ratibini r‘!i.ct'e'rY,

Assyria. If

conditions allowed the enterprise, the fate of the little nations we. very precarious. Alost of them were compelled to pay tribute from time to time, and, later, were either absorbed or exterminated. The situation which faced Isaiah was largely produced by Tiglath• Pileser III., one of Assyria's greatest soldier kluge. The little nations had split up into pro-Assyrian and anti-Assyrian sections. Judah was pro-Assyrian and Israel anti-Assyrian. The anti-Assyrians formed league against that empire, and sought to induce or compel all the smaller nations to join the league. Pekah of Israel and Resin of Syria having failed to persuade Al,,, of Judah to join, advanced with an army against Judah, hoping to depose Ali. and to enthrone a certain obscure Ben-Tsbeel, who worth! be subservient to them. This expedition, as we read in our lesson, produced the utmost panic in Judah. Syria was an ancient enemy, and now that it was united with Israel the people of Judah felt sure that they would suffer a re disaslroue d:elf!PossZtnot."71X.- His mind was illuminated by his faith in God, and he read the situation with extraordinary shrewdness. There was nothing to fear from Pekah and Rezin, " fa g-ends of smoking brands." Judah could endure their threaten. ings. As soon as Assyria heard of the league, for her own sake she would act swiftly and drastically. as indeed she did. Ti,, best policy for Judah was to Out in Jehovah and lie IOW. The king, Isaiah knew, was all for calling in the help of Assyria against the con-

federacy. What was the sense of that! Assyria would act in any case, but if Judah made overtur. it meant not only paying a Ittre:Pire, labt.ulr bnad,iLl'infe;hinter inde-pendence as a nation. The best course was to mind her own business and have nothing at all to do with Assyria. The punitive expe-ditions would pass her by without harm, as she was up the distant hills, and there was no booty to attract the wild and savage Assyrian soldiery. Israel vvould be wiped out, but Judah, if she acted sensibly, would hold her own. Alum, unfortunately, was no hero, and was incapable of taking the wise and statesmanlike advice of Isaiah. He called in Assyria at a tremendous cost, avoiding the immediate danger to incur a more remote doom. From the weak Al,,,, who failed in the hour or need, Isaiah turned his vision to coming king. a hero king, who would not fail. It was impossible that the will of Jehovah should finally be thwarted, and the ideal king who should come in the future would do His Will. Christian thought, bee seen in Jesus the realisation of Isaiah s great prophecy.

The churches securing the services of Mr. F. Harrison Slater, the Dickens reciter, arc H. J. Pickett to be congratulated. R. mays : " Mr. Harrison Slater's interpretation of Dickens and Ian Maclaren excels any-thing I have heard."

Althe recent municipal elections at Crewo Mr. John Smith was elected by a lar ge ma jority as a member of the Council. Rains. bottome Church has Chus now three coun- cillors, the others being Councillor George Wilkinson and Councillor William White. All three are trustees and active workers in the church.

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Kind

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Losing His Laugh. Long ago I read a Cornish fable of a pixie

that lost its laugh. It used to be thought by many people that out in the fields and woods there were pixies, little brown fairies as long as your finger. On moonlight nights they came out to dance in rings. One

brownie had such a merry laugh that as he danced and laughed he made all the other brownies laugh too. But one night as they danced they got out of step and went tumbling over one another until they were ell of a heap. Whatever had happened? The merry pixie had such a long face, and for some time he went about looking very sad. His Meade sent for the fairies' doctor, who after examining him, said; "Our tittle brother has lost his laugh; we shah have to help him to find it." This they did. Where they looked and what they said I do not know

' but when the brown pixie found his

laugh all went merrily as before. It you have got a merry laugh you must

be careful not to lose it. It is as easy to lose your laugh as it is to lose a sixpence, espe-cially if yyou 'take too much notice of un-

P•117Outkinnifts; where the summer blooms all the year round,

Where there never is rain on a picnic d,, Where the thornless rose in its beauty

Argrliitle boys never are called from play?

Oh! her ! it's far away In the 'wonderful land of Nowhere. ,

Would you hke to live where nobody scolds, Where you never are told ' It is time for

Led,' Where yon learn without trying and laugh

without crying- Where snarls never pull when they comb

your head? Then. ! h,! you must hie away To the wonderful land of Nowhere."

There is no place in all the world where everybody can have everything they wish for. But there is no place in the world where we may not find something to give it good cheer. Years ago a steamer started on a thousand miles excursion amongst the islands of Western Scotland. It ivas summertime, the weather was beautiful, and when the vessel hail left the last place of call there were more passengers on board than there was really accommodation for. The splendour of the scenery and the fineness of the day made all past pleasantly, but when evening cauie and berths had to be arranged trouble began. Some of the passengeri got angry and hard words were said. An elderly gentleman, whose courtesy and intelligence had been very noticeable, approached the angry group and said; " Now. who is clever enough to find

soft plank? " He then wrapped a cloak around him and laid down on the deck with the words, " I have found u plank. Good- night, my friends! Good-night !" This bappy deed of the silver-haired old man had

immediate effect. All contention ceased. Son me who had been most eager for a berth

and a bed followed his example. and next morning all met happy.

In the Book of Proverbs there is a sen-tence ) " The eyes of the fool are in the ends of the earth." I think it refers to people who look far away and think if only they were there everything would be pleasant and they would be happy every day. Yet all the time, if their spirit was right. they might find joy and gladness all around them, and

.very near. I have heard of a Volunteer who went with others to praeliie shooting with

rifle. After repeated misses, he ex- claimed, "Hang it ! Those fellows must •hare stuck up the target in the wrong place." 'All his comrades laughed. They knew that 'the fault was not in the target, but in the man who was trying to hit it. People some-times talk as if all the world were wrongly planned and built, but the world is right enough. If from the days of youth all 'people would follow and serve Christ eve, mouth would be filled with laughter and every tongue with singing. Ile sure. there-fore, that you are one of the Saviour's friends.

Our Slary.—In the city a roan from the country was knocked down by a motor-car. A crowd instantly surrounded him. " Are you bort, my friend? " asked a kindly man who assisted the stranger to rise. " Well," came the cautious reply, "it ain't done me no

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Endeavour Topic. Lesser Biblical Characters,

Dorcas, Good Works and Almsdeeds.

Acts 9,36-43. November 16. By Rev. GEORGE DENMAN.

This is a beautiful story concerning a good oman, a disciple of the early Church, who

tgterNhl}o■Zd.thrZars rgendderrIgeurrrg.il 7; service; " her life was wholly devoted togthe good and charitable actions which ate was constantly doilig,” Dorcas represents a type of person who has invariably been the secret of saccesaful churches. To be constantly doing charitable actions is to win admiration and love. There maybe cases where help is misplaced, but those who have been sincerely in need and found relief never forget. This wage an illustration of a beautiful spirit operating in simple and lowly tasks. A test of goodness or greatness is not in ability to live on the heights so much as to he able

toezrs:es. in TollyiuhnegltIntrti,.grietsi, wherever

stances of Dorcas is known, yet'slirnac ust have been a lady of means and some leisure to have done what she did. How differently she might have lived and still been a good woman. Her means could have ministered fo her own comfort and her leisure been de-votee/ to personal culture, yet she gave of her means and time to the poor around her. Her circumstances did not erect a barrier between her and her neighbours, but became a channel bearing help to them. There was a greatness of spirit which banished patronage and established real and practical fellowship.

Dorcas was remembered by what she had done. When she died reminders of her generosity were as constant as her deeds had been. "And when he (Peter) was come—all the widows stood by him weeping and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them." Her alms were a memorial unto her.

There are many points arising from this story of really practical value. Whether these were the poor of the church or the poor of Joppa may not be known. But there is su;grated in the story a field of service for, the class, which could be of untold useful-ness. There are in connection with many churches people who are now aged and infirm, but who in the past have been very devoted workers in the church. There is always danger lest these should be forgotten. They belong to another generation, perhaps now can sett:tom attend any meeting, and it is easy to he busy on what we think are imme-diate tasks and lose sight of those who made a way forcur feet. To secure a list of these people and discover the nature of their need, and then as a class set out to render practical help in

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CHURCH NEWS. Boolle.-On Wednesday, November Ith,

use married ladle. of Queen's.road Church initiated the series of winter specials. After a tastefully provided cafe tea they fulfilled • thrkelnrl eon.rt programme, the artiste.

Mesdemee Peageay R.. Bevan, W. nceullurn, E. Bradley and F. Samuel, with Mrs. A. T. Halelead as accompanist. M. W. E. Maas., a former slumber, presided. Total proceeds, £15.

Brandon.-At, lthhaw Moor the second of a series of birthday parties was given by ltr. and BIB. J. Trotter. The event was a huge aucease. A choice programme was

tve;v2ier.74,3. reildch, Misses - E. flume,

being M. A. Guano.. Mr. J. Morrie, of Langley Moor, presided, and Mrs. Bluth.- sopp cut the birthday ./re, which afterwerds mined £2 Bs. Over 270 guests sat down to supper. Rev. John Dyson announced that the effort had realised £15 17a

Brantford-The missionary sermons were preached by Mr. W. Evans, of Wandsworth, who also addressed the young people in the afternain. On Tuesday a sacral was pre. sided over by It', J. Robinemi,.sapported by Rev. C. E. Buck. Deputation, Rev. A. A.

Soloist, Mr. 3. Smith. Income k.,5. 15a. Young people

, s services on Sun-

day

were conducted by M. Stabbings and Mr. H. Marsh. Address to .holars by Rev. H. M. Brook, B.Sc. The Tuesday young

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C. E. Ruck, who -also gave a lecture on 'Tuesday on " The Black Spot."

Brierffeld.-A special thanksgiving effort was arranga et Elim by Bev. J. A. Mettle on Saturday, which took the form of a tea and concert. The tea was begged by Rev. J. A. Heide, and Mr. Lambert prepared a good programme for the evening. kir. G. Newby prodded. The total proceed. amounted to £43, which is to be devoted to debt reduction.

Dudley.-At the " Women's Own " anni-versary services at Sedgley, the preacher in the MOM, war Mrs. Noble and in the even-ing Mra..J.vone, of Cowley. Mina F. Cole presided at the organ and Mrs. Church was the aokist. The services were a great niece.. On the Monday a concert was pre- sided over by Mrs. Luther Turner. The first of a series of concerts w. held at Wel. lington•road on November 4th, arranged by Mr. Victor Abrahams. Mr. G. H. Williams presided over a large audience.

Farinedon.--The chapel at Stanford-in-the-Vale, which has been closed for some time, was reopened under most inspiring conditiona. The reopening was celebrated by harvest thanksgiving service., the preachers being Mesa.. H. J. Langliam and W. Judge. Since then the services and ow- gIT

I have been dwell maintained, and

ha

rt;:in'; Pi rse Icittm jaTeo:. ei'th promise of good thing. in other parts of libe circuit. The late ReN. P. H. Taylor left Ms mark, and fruits follow. In revere] places congregations are increasing and optimism

,avails. Gateshead Second. - The missionary

round unfortunately covered the election period. R.ults; however, very little affected in most places, as the work is carried on throughout the year. Net proceeds will be more than £20 above last year. Revs. A. Baldwin, J. T. Lyon and F. W. Beal served splendidly . deputation. Victoria-road re- turns 2.5 per cent. up. Bank-str.t and Bewicke Main more than doubled last year's return.

Grafre.-A visit has been received from Rev. W. Potter, of Upton Park, who preached in the afternoon, and at night gave an illuminating lecture on " Our Village : Some Descriptions and Stories." Rev. P. Ford presided. The church anniversary ner-vices were conducted by Rev. J. J. Hutchin-son. Organ recitals were gen in the after-

rrs". 'goo Hooch a r!'ci 3,7 rb ip plegrrflegret,'"s'e'rmve'd splendidly an soloists. A stirring address was delivered by Rev. J. J. Hutchinson.

Hareindt.9.-A successful " At Home " was held at Mattison-road Church in the interest of... Orphan Homes Mrs. Swinden presided, and a very interesting address was given by Rev. W, Curry. Solos were ably rendered by Mrs. A. H. Jenkins. The tea was kindly given by the lads® of the Went Green Church. Prooeeds, £2 5s. 6d.

Houghton-le-Spring.-On Monday, Octo-ber 27,1,, an ordination service was held at New Lamblon, when Messrs. David Abbott, George Baker and Matthew Inng were received as fully accredited local preachers.

T. 14'.9V175stt!h"CV:',7, itlIvnegreaT:by ere klessra. J. Fletcher, J.P., Wm. P uatrdner, Wm. Johnson and the circuit ministers. , At New Herrington special services were con-d.ded on Saturday by Rev. F. Beal, of New-castle, who preached in the afternoon and lectured in the evening. It wee a great day. The first anniversary of the New Penshaw

Women's Own " took place on Saturday.

A sermon in the afternoon by Si,,. kleC.- nell, of Birtley, sad address. at night by the same speaker and Mrs. Bennett, of Shit. don, were the chief features of a successful eSort. A big week-end effort began at Pence Houses on Saturday, when Rev. Wm. Younger preached and lectured to large con-

landT,T111.“Zetty"7:V:,':ety1° :27 gling against great difficulties, and cue of this week-cud has put new heart into it.

Hinge Lynn.-During the week-end Ion-don-road Church has been favoured with a second vial/ of Mr. Arthur W. Hayes, drama. tic elecutionint. On Sunday afternoon he rendered with great effect " The Story of Little Lord Fauntleroy." In the evening Mr. Hay. conducted divine service. On both DOCIIDIODS there were large congregas Inns. On Monday the subject of klr. Hay.' recital was " The Christman Carol," under .the presidency of Mr. C. J. L Wagstaff, M.A., head master of King Edward VII. Grammar School, King. Lynn, supported by Rev. H. Brewer and others. During the ID. tervals Still L Green was beard to adv.- lege ID OD, whilst the accomp.iments were tastefully played by Miss Fla. Macdonald.

London (Balham).-Lynwood-road Church anniversary services were conducted by Rev. W. Roberts. On Sunday afternoon a musical service was presided over by M WJR Saunders. The Monday tea was followed by a meeting, J. Green presiding. Rev. Torn 3daland delivered a forceful speech. Rev. W. Roberta also addressed the meeting. The choir, under the 1.dership of Mr. W. J. Arras, helped considerably to the success of the anniversary services.

London (Nenninirton).-A male volce choir concert, conduct. by Mr. J. A. kIcKeand, and an organ recital by Mr. W. R. Simmons. A.R.C.O., was given at the King's Own Mission on November 3rd. Solos were also rendered by Miss Dorothy Hinton and kisser.. Board, Simmons and Williams. Mr. F. A. B. (litho,. presided. A very enjoy-able evening was spent, the hoi , .1 t, d organist acquitting themselves admirably under the able directorship of Mr. kleKeand. Proceeds for mission fund..

London (Layton). - The " Women's Own " have had a fine anniversary. On the Saturday a first..ule concert was held. On Sunday the preacher was Aka. Purdie, of Wimbledon. Soloists. Miss Brown and Miss Dawson. At the P.S.A. a.reckal svas given by Mrs. Howard Moss. Soloist, Miss Jennie Smith. On Monday a meeting wee held in the afternoon, at which there was a roll. call of women's meetings. A fine address was given by Mrs. Ling. The evening meet-ing was presided over lov Mrs. Bullen. The speakers were Miss Carrie, 0.B.E., and Sister Dora, of the South East London Mission. The " Women's Own " choir ac- quilted themselves well.

Luton Third. The annual efforl of the Mount Tabor Band of Hope was held on Wednesday and 'Thursday, when a charming operetta, " Fairies of the Golden Dawn," was given by the children under the leader-thin of the Misses G. Norton and D. Bald-win. The singing throughout was capital, and the characters, all in ooslume, very effec•

ra.Hi,.711.:edpdret,rldert;rdny.Wednesday and Mr.

Nalton.-The harvest services throughout the circuit have been very encouraging. The local preachers have rendered great assist-ance at the Sunday .,,vices, and also in co-operating with the ministers, in addressing the week-night meetings. As a youth over £150 was raised for the Circuit Fund :-Mallon, £32 7e. 7d.; Norton, £23 17s. 2d.; Old Mallon, £12 Ile. 6d. ; Bovingham, £4 178. ld.; Cerrito, £4 13s. 4d.; Scackle-ton, £3 5s. 2d.; Terrington, £6 9s. 9d.; Millington, 222 17s. 7d.; Swinton, £14 5s.; Scagglethorpe, £6 13s. 3d.; Duggleby, £.4 16s.; Muttons Ambo, £3 10s. 9d.; Leaven-ing, £6 Ia. ld.; East Ackham, £4 lbs.

Newton and Nyde.-Successful church anniversary celebrations were held at Rose-mount, conducted by Rev. C. T. Bishell.

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Monday Mr. Dishell lectured on "Sore. Things that Matter." Councillor G. H. D. Pickthall presided, supported by Rev. W. J. Musson. Soloist, Mini M. Brown; Miss A. Slater, accompanie. Proceeds for trust, 219.

On Saturday the Junior Young Ladies classes, led by Miss Slater, Mrs. F. Hassell and Mrs. Kermode_, held a successful effort, wLich resulted in £13 net far their stall at the forthcoming Christmas fair. Mrs. T. Had-field presided.

The Primary Department or Hoviley Brow School held a successful concert and pedlars' fair on behalf of school funds. Mrs. W. J. Musson presided, supported by Rev. W. J. Musson. The primary scholars, led by Miss. Shirt, L. Crompton and N. Ashcroft, rendered a capital programme.

Nottingham depond.-Chapel anniver-saries have been held at most places on the circuit with gratifying results. On Wednes-day Rev. John Hoflend preached in the afternoon and lectured at night to a good company on " Peter MeKensie, Preacher and Wit." Mr. T. Moseley presided. Rev.

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James Kirby conducted the Sunday services. In the afternoon a musical service was given Ly the choir, presided over by Mr. J. B. Morse. For the anniversary services at Forster-street a splendid company attended the tea, after which Rev. A. G. Gray gave a most instructive lecture on " Rev. Alexander Whyte, D.D., the Scottish Preneher." Chairman, Mr. J. Phillips. Rev. James Kirby preached on the follow-ing Sunday. In the afternoon a musical ser- e was given by the Hockley choir, pre- sided over by Councillor A. Walker. Con-ductor, Mr. A. Ridley. Organist, Mr. \V. G. Weinman. bur. own choir have rendered most effective service. Mrs. L. Giddons was the special soloist, Mr. F. Dalton, choir-master, and Mi. C. Smith, organist.

Oldham Third—A series of winter gardens " At Homes" have been held at Washbrook. The school resembled a large floral hall, and great credit is due to Miss Rimmer and her assistants. On Tuesday the ',Mayor and Nfayoress, Councillor and Mrs. J. K. Cheatham, were host and hostess. Councillor W. E. Freeman, J.P., presided. Rev, R. Gilbert Cooper introduced the host and hostess and chairman. and stated that the " At Homes " were the first of the winter season's efforts. and they hoped, with an " Aerial Bazaar," to raise 2750 to £1,000 An enjoyable programme was supplied by Mr. J. Corbett, Mr. Mills, Nliss Claris 1.,,,rker, Mr. F. Scholes and an orchestra. NI, Handel Ashton was accompanist. The boat and hostess on the Thursday were NI, and Mrs. C. Scott chairman, Mr. E. W. llibbert. This was children's night, when songs and children'. dances were given by children from St. John's Church School. On the Saturday Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hollings-worth officiated es host end hostess, and Mr.

.0 odic Sandeman, K.C., was chairman. There was an excellent programme by Miss A. V. Mills, Si,,,,,. Alfred Clegg, J. Comp. ton, Frank Greenhalgh, and an efficient orchestra. Si,. J. Edwards. Councillor AVolfenden and Rev. R. Gilbert Cooper voiced the thanks of the church. Financial remit, £30.

Preston Second.—The young ladies of the Fylde•road Church have set out to raise aL !east £100 by March next for the trust fund. On Saturday last they had a sale of aarimis articles made in their social hour. TI,, sale was opened by Sir. J. W. Grange, an old teacher. The present teacher, Mrs. Dawson, presided. Mr. Joseph Parkinson, another teacher, whose keen interest In the success of the effort has never ceased, an-nounced the proceeds, £50.

Sandbach.—On Saturday. November 1st, Coppenhall Church, Sandbaeh, was crowded

for the opening of the basaar. Rev. H. Stratton led the devotions. The chairman, Mr. F. Hmley, was supported by Mrs. Hanley, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Dale and Revs. J Rigby, (I. T. D. Pidsley and G. Faulkner. The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. S. B. Henshall. NI, J. Forrester stated the object was to provide funds to. wards a new chapel, a site already having beeu secured, and some considerable funds in band. Master H. Stockton presented a cheque from the school to Rev. H. Stratton for the fund. Tea was served in the adjoin-ing home of Mrs. Stockton. A capital con-cert was given by Misses Pimblett, Stack, S. Buckley, G. Forrester and Henry Brooks, Mr. H. Elenshall, sear., presiding. Rev. G. T. D. Pidsley preached on the Sunday to excellent congregations.

Sheffield (Abbeydale).—Successful chapel anniversary services were conducted by Rev. H. Fox. Musical service in the afternoon, presided over by Mr. W. Barker. Mr. J. W. Gordy occupied the chair at the Monday meeting, addressed by Revs. H. Fox and J. T. Goodacre. A coffee supper was held at the close. The soloists—Nladame Bromage, Mists Sylvia Colgrave, Miss Peggy Rich and Miss B. Toovey—rendered splendid service. The proceeds, which included .51r. T. Weetby's £10, amounted to over £40.

Thetford—A very successful circuit rally was held of East'Harling on November Soh. The preacher was Rev. J. Southall. There was a good congregation. The tea was given by the friends of East Heeling. In the even-ing & concert was given in the day schools. Colonel E. Mornement, C.B.E., presided, and gave a very interesting address. The proceeds amounted to £22 for circuit funds.

Thirek.—Successful harvest festivals have been held. Al, Think the preacher was Rev. J. W. Fryer. Service of mng in the after. noon by the choir. Conductor, Si,. E. W. Jackson. Organist, Si,,. Jackson. Coun- cillor A. Rooks presided and Mr. J. Atkin-on read the story. On the Wednesday Rev.

G. J. Lane preached, and lectured in the evening on "Hugh Price Hughes A NIetho. dist Firebrand." Mr. T. H. Pullin and Si,. I. Bell presided, supported by Councillor J. H. Wright. The coffee supper was well patronised. The total proceeds were £61 3s. ld. Thirst: Junction : Preacher, Si,. J. Ward. Proceeds, £53s. 3d. &easy : Preacher. Mr. C. E. Morrell. Speakers, Nlessrs. J. Simpson and J. Ward. Concert by choir. Proceeds £6 4s. 3d. Barrowby Preacher, Mr. G. dlavton. Speakers, Revs. G. Kendall (Vicar), F. J. Harper and Si,. G. Clayton. Proceeds, £8 14s. Eld, The visit of the Stockton Concert Party proved very successful.

Women's Missionary Federation.

Durham.—Meeting held at Bearpark. Mrs. Yule presided. A very.ftecrive address' on "Earliest Recollections was given by Mrs. J. G. Soulsby, district president. Duets were rendered by Mrs. and Miss Bower,' and the missionary letter was read by Mrs. NIcDonald. Tea was kindly given by the Bearpark ladies. Proceeds for African funds, £2 4s. 6d.

Irtley.—The monthly meeting was held under the presidency of Mrs. Phillipson. Rev. E. P4iillipson gave a very intereeting, missionary address. Mies M. Ross read the missionary letter, and a solo was rendered by Miss B. tolling. • Tea was provided by the commit.. Collection for missionary funds.

Manohester Central. — The monthly meeting, held at New Islington, was pre. sided over by Sirs. Jab,, Bell. An interest. ing address was given by Mrs. Allen Job. Solos were effectively rendered by Mrs. Rix and Si,.. Evers. The missionary letter was read by Si,,. A. Rowbotham. Proceeds from the tea, £4 las.

Megborough.—Monthly meeting held at Nlesborough. An inspiringaddreas was given by Mrs. Moulton, Cliff College. Mrs. Thomp-son presided. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Holmes. Soleie., Madame H. M. Cook and Miss Barnett; organist, Miss Clara Morris, L.R.A.M. Afternoon tea was pro-vided by the Mesborough ladies. Proceeds, £2 17s. 9d.

Northwich.—The branch celebrated their birthday On Thursday last at Bandon. Mrs. Littler presided. 'Rev. J. Wesley Waddell was the speaker, and Mies Edyth Rathbone soloist, with Mrs. H. Roskelly as pianist. Mrs. Hatton read the missionary letter. The Barnton ladies kindly provided tea. Rev. H. Smith also took part.

Preston Second.—The monthly meeting was held at Fylde-road, under the presi- dency of Mrs. Durham. An interesting address was given on missionary work in China by Rev. W. Dobson (Wesleyan), and a beautiful solo rendered by Si,,. Catierall. Tea was provided by Mrs./. Dickinson.

Blleden.—Mrs. Pattinson presided over an excellent meetilig._ Si,,. C. T. Fletcher gave a good report. Mrs. George Newton read the missionary letter, and Mrs. Wilfred Booth served well as soloist. Afternoon tea was kindly supplied by the members, and a collec-tion taken for missionary funds.

Southend-on-Sea.—A service was held M our Southend church, conducted by R.,„ J. W. Grayson. The sermon was prenclied by.ltev. John Batley. Soloist, Miss Mabel Maylott. - Pianist, Mrs. A. Maynard. This was followed' by a well-attended tea, and s good span was collected for lke African Ali, sionary Fund,

Southport Elecond.—The monthly meeting was held at Cemetery-road. Mrs. Quinney presided, supported by Rev. Joseph Hander. eon. Miss Swains. gave an address on her life Work as a missionary in India. Mrs. Henderson read the Scripture and Mrs. Thompson the reirsionary letter. Mrs. Sid-ney Jarvis wee the soloist and Slit, Marina Gallery the pianist. Collection in aid of Ilse missionary fund. •

Sunderland.—The monthly meeting ivss held in the Williamson-terrace Church, Si,,. W. H. Campbell presiding. El. most in spiting address was given by Nurse Godfrey, and solos were rendered by Madame Sala Butterfield. An excellent tea was provided by ladies. The financial result amounted to £n 7s. 6d. An interesting feature was the stall .nleining the work and gifts of the Sunderland Third Girls' Branch, which are to be sent out to Africa as the girls' gifts to an African Christmas tree.

Wakefield Second.—Mrs. Butcher, Vice-President, presided over a good attendance at the meeting held at Durkee, when Rev. A. Marshall, of Horbury, gave an interesting address.. A duet was rendered by Mesdames Beatson and Lodge, and the Durkar ladies provided an excellent tea. Proceed, factory.

Waterhonses.—The monthly meeting was held at Esh Winning, Mrs. Maycock pre-siding. The secretary read the missionary letter. Rev. J. P. Barton gave a very interesting and encouraging address. 'Ulna Esh Winning ladies provided the tea. Col. lection for missionary funds.

WillIngton.—Meeting held at Binchester. Rev. B. B. Farlow, of Bishop Auckland, gave a stirring address on " We are Debtors." Mrs. Coltmas presided. Miss Watson read the missionary letter. Nil.. Burns was soloist and Miss Graham pianist. The ladies of the church provided tea.

Wrexham:L.—The monthly meeting was held at Poyser-street Church, presided over by Mrs. Pittwood. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Hull and the lesson by Nliss Olive Baines. Rev. J. McLouighlin, of Buckley, gave a very helpful address, and Si,.s Ellis delighted the audience by her solo. Tea was provided by the ladies of Ilse church and a collection taken for missionary funds. Fifteen new members joined.

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