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Sties Lynda Grier, President of the Economic Science and Statistics section of the British Association, told that august body in Southampton three weeks ago that the maintenance of the worker was now the controlling view of wages. Of the three views of wages this had come to the front. The Government's subsidy to the coal industry is a striking illustration of this. IL is the British way to wait and see, and the waiting, despite many warn-ings, made it necessary at the last tick to avert a national industrial calamity by using public money to provide a living wage for millers and a certain profit for coal owners. Much more significant than this subsidy is the admission and pro-clamation of "the greatest scientific organisation in existence that the fore-most. view of industry is a living wage. If, as Pascal said, ideas rule the world, this ethical view of wages having at last arrived will some day rule the world of labotir. This is distinctly cheering to all who view scat, problems from the humanitarian and Christian standpoint. Humanity is first, other considerations follow. It is good to watch the gradual dawning of such a day.

Professor klarshall. in "Elements of Economics," explained that " the great forming agencies of the world's history have been the religious and the economic." But with all his love of economics, he carefully avoided the mate-rialistic fallacy of attributing the origin and development of civilisation, and even religion, to economics. That view no longer holds the field.

Economics, of course, were earliest on the scene. Si:,, began on the animal plane. Drummond pictured him sprawl-ing in the sun, and wanting nothing but to sprawl. But hunger and night and wild beast allowed Min no rest, and, getting to his feet and sallying forth for food and shelter, lie soon began to secii-mutate stores of what he needed, and to do it by means foul or fair. But con-science within soon began to question his methods and to ask, as Beecher reminds us, if he only had one sort of mouth, one kind of hunger, and if there were not other needs and people to consider. This was the voice of religion from within and without a man's own life. IL was on the lips of prophet preachers in every genera-tion. Its insistence has been one of the redeeming glories of history. It has saved the human race from riding rough-shod to materialistic. destruction.

IL is most. import,. to see that this emergence and persistence of religion IS as vital to ethics as it is desirable to industry. The basis of economics is the earth's fertility and the utilisation of natural resources. These in their Imo are dependent on labour for their de-velopment. The amount of labour—hand and brain—put in determines largely the amount of produce. And it is eq ually clear that the q uality and quantity of work put in is contingent on the influ-ence of relig ion on the worker. When-ever and wherever an ethical religion has become a controlling, influence in human life, agriculture, trade and commerce, work and wages have increased. Ethics have enriched economies, and il is an immense gain that we have reached the age in world evolution When we are folk-vinced of the Wisdom of this. We see that it is essential and inevitable. Our Lord's word is being fulfilled " All authority Lath been given unto Its in heaven and

on earth "—the centrality of Jesus Christ the Lord.

About this centrality of Christ in Oho realms of work and wages the New 'rests. merit leaves us in no manner of doubt. Our Lord's principles and parables on these practical subjects are straight and strong. Any proposal of a 115," k of conference ought. to be received with extreme caution, but just one more to dig out of the sayings of Christ definite and authoritative words MI work and wage, would be worth while.

Take some general principles. Nathaniel Slickletn, in that choice little book "'file Galilean," has bemilifully set forth the simple life with which Jesus of Nanreth began. The loss of a sixpenny piece was so serious a Matter that the whole house had to be searched for it, and when irwas found the mother had to go round to all her neighbours and bid them rejoice with her. Jesus grew up with heartfelt sym-pathy with the poor. Ile regularly ex-pressed it. All who laboured and were heavy laden were in His though'. And perhaps because of this, more than for any other reason, He said steritod things about the rich. Its wondered bow' they would ablorsufficiodly to unload them- selves get through the gate—the needle's eye—into the Kin gdom. History makes the serious suggestion that the world has never known a time when the increase of wealth and the conseq uent growth of refinement and civilisation in Ike upper section of the community did on lead to degradation and injustice in the lower. 'The words of Jesus are thought provoking in the light of that history.

Christ condemned our own and other economic systems when He condemned the anxiety they create. The strain under which both rich and poor and all between Ike is as unlike the life of the bird of the air and the flower of the field. Jesus 111011,111 of this anxiety as pagan and heathenish and unbecoming to the children of God. He directed many of His sayings against the folly of pulling secondary things first. The Kingdom of God and His rigliteons-ness—reli g ion and justice—were to be the first objects of our endeavour. \CZ know Ibis. But who will .y that the world of work and wages is so ordered that this can be done by the vast majority of men and women? Are not. millions of people forced into practical materialism by dm conditions in which they live, If Jesus Himself could restate His eternal .prin-ciples in the light of present-day condi-tions perhaps He would be crucified again.

Equally apposite to all this are the parables of the unemployed standing, in the market place and of the servants entrusted Wiill talents. Both parables enjoin work. Insist on industry. Men aro not condemned because they have not had a chance, but they are blamed when tho chance is not used. Jesus regarded this as a work-a-clay world. IL is part cf a

01 king universe. " Ca canny " is shirk-in g, and a shirker and a sweater are alike unchristian.

The obligation to work carries with it the need of work to be done. Any State which condoms idleness should be so organised as to provide work. The cry " Work or starve " is all right where 111011 are able to work and the work is there and the conditions are reasonable_ Bid where are the openings? \\ 'by are they not provided:. Why are slums not being cleared in this clay of opportunity and at

The Giving Is Good— The Gift Perfect.

A Leading Article in The Times on May 9th, 1925, thus commended the Bible Society's work :

That we should come to races, barbarous or savage, a few years ago, uproot their customs, albeit substituting for them the most scrupulous justice, give them railways, motors, wireless, and the rest, and yet withhold from them a knowledge which is open to all at home to acquire, if it is not imparted in childhood, would be an unforgivable oversight.

"Nor is it only to the least enlightened races that the debt is due.

"Nations with ancient civilizations have equally a claim to expect that the common book of Christen-dom should in these days of vernacular presses be made accessible to them.

"Happily, as the Bible Society's statistics show, it is brought to them in great numbers.

"In the presentation of religion there is more than one element, but history plays an indispensable part in it ; and the copy of the Scriptures, as faithfully translated as scholarship can render them, is one of the few things that change hands in this modern world of which it can be said without qualification that the giving is good and the gift perfect."

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a rate commensurate with the need? Why are not towns and cities being rebuilt in snore artistic ways? Why are not under-StalTed hospitals, and day schools, and mission stations being reinforced? AM,' are the elm, women and children of Africa; China, India, South America, Ru.ia and many other land. not being taught and clothed and housed and led into the kingdoms of civilisation and christianisation? Talk of work: there is work in plenty all over the world waiting to be done, and even now, after all the military praligality, all the great nations have revenues which, if properly used, would swiftly solve every problem of work and wages.

Christ in the parables cited, it should he noticed, insisted on wages not on the yr I of work, bet because a man had stood in the market place waiting for a job. And when the thee for payment came the worker who had only been allowed to do one hour got as mewls as the man who had been at work all day. From end to end of our industrial life we need the spirit of service. WIICI1 employers and employees and the whole community begin to ask, not what can we gain, bet what can we give, then will speed the coming of the golden age.

Memorial Tablet Unveiled. On Saturday, in Vowchurch Chapel,

hingstone Circuit, a tablet was unveiled to the memory of the late Mr. Thomas Statham. For fifty-six years Mr. Statham was a local preacher. He was an old official of the Cwm and Kingslone Cir-cuits, a trustee of several chapels, and had held various offices in the Church. By his Christian character and upright life he had gained the esteem of his fellow-men. The fablet, placed in the sanctuary where he so long worshipped, is of white marble, and is the gift of the family. A goodly company gathered for the unveil-ing, which was performed by Mr. Wm. Lewis, of Hereford, a local preacher who had a long and intimate acquaintance with Mr. Statham. The service was con-ducted by Rev. F. E. Thistlethwaite, who referred to the long and valued service rendered by Mr. Statham. Addresses were also delivered by Mr. John Williams, Rev. H. Roderick (Baptist), and lies. I. Cousin, who also offered the dedicatory prayer. Mr. T. A. Statham, of Birming-ham, on behalf of the family, presented the tablet to the trustees of the chapel. Vowchurch Chapel has been recently beau-tifully renovated.

New School Opening. Wednesday, September 16th, was a

memorable day in the annals of Primitive Methodism its the village of Hoiden (Thet-ford Circuit). A large company gathered to the part in the opening of a new schoolroom whirls has been erected at the tear of the chaise!. The room, which is bright and cheerful, is well adapted to the needs of the growing school, and reflects great credit both on the society awl on the builder. The door was un-locked by Mrs. Walton, who made a brief speech commending the friends on their scheme to cater for the religious instruc-tion of the young people of the village. After a dedicatory prayer, those assembled passed through Use schoolroom into the chaise!, where an impressive service was conducted by Rev. W. H. Curtis, of Bury St. Edmunds. Tea was afterwards served in the schoolroom, and at 7 o'clock the chapel was 111101 to hear a delightful lecture by Rev. W. H. Curtis on " The Romance of the Upper Roosts." Mr. W. bowel!, of Thetford, presided over the meeting. The proceeds for the day amounted to £18 10s. id. Since the scheme was inaugurate) at Easter nearly £150 has been raised.

A pretty wedding took place on Monday. September 14th. at Ackworth Church. in the presence of

to large congregation, of Mr. G:1-

beet Camel., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Came-l* of Ackworth, and Miss Both Wright, daughter of air. and Mrs. J. Wright. Brackenhill. The ceremony was conducte i by Rev. It Pennell. Mr. S. Smith officiated at the organ. The bride. who was given away by her father, was tastefully attired in white satin brocade, and the bridesmaid, Miss Joyce Corn tic in white silk, and both carried beautiful shower bouquets. Mr. Harry Brown, of Wrangbrook Manor, was best man. The reception was held at the home of the bride. Amongst the many ace-.ms was a silver basket from the choir and

friend, of the Brackmhill Church, where both the bride and bridegroom are good workers.

rsnuiZrirwtleeesrolleirta,tgrrnrggg =- of prayer. The chart is the Bible, Ilene power is Divine grace, she is propelled by love, and her anchor is faith. The fag flying from her stern is—note, net the Union Jack, but the Flog of Unity

Then twelve groups of young people, drawn from the Sunday-schools of the city, came forward in turn to explain that they were the crews of as many lifeboats belonging to this ,unusual ship. Their lifeboats had namef—and the names were those of OUT various mission centres in Afi ica—Aliwal North, Okpote, Jamestown and the rtst. Each crew had one or more speakers. and a song. Round after round of applause encouraged the efforts of the young speakers and singers, and on al least two occasions the songs were takal up by the congregation and repeated by all. Then Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Martin dis-tributed the " lifeboats " to the '' captain " of each crew, and wills the lifeboat as a novel collection-box, each captain became a collector. Then the " lifeboats ' were handed in, slung once more in the davits, and afterwards had to be re-launched in order to count the collection ! Mr. Charles [larval made some choice remarks at the end of the "pageant," mentioning what pleaSure it gave hint as a young man to be the chairman of that meeting. A chorus from the " Messiah " and the Benediction concluded the proceedings. On Sunday the usual interchange of preachers, both ministerial and lay, look place throughout the eight circuits its Che city.

The Ladies' Meeting on Monday after-noon in the great Victoria Hall was a most successful one. Organised thoroughly and prepared for most carefully by the energetic Sheffield Auxiliary,. success was to he expected. But the ladles were par-ticularly fortunate in their speakers. Mrs. Batty is regarded with pardonable pride by the Sheffield ladies, for she is one of their own. • Her plea for sympathy with the men missionaries in the multifarious duties they have to perform, and for which no day is long enough, was a model of persuasive advocacy, for it pressed home upon the audience the practical urgency of the need for more men and more money. She pointed the moral and adorned the tale with the clear logic the Sheffielder likes. Miss Leggel I took a more imaginative line. She drew for her audi-ence word-pictures of the life of the African woman and girl—as that life used to be in its untouched savagery and brutality only a few years ago, and as it is now in our mission area after the briefest hour of Christian influence. Miss Leggett is a speaker of real charm. A pleasant and winsome personality, a clear and musical voice combined with a real emotional power—all these are hers and

greatly aided ben message. Mrs. Hum-phries (Federation President) took the chair, with Miss Beniston (Sheffield Presi-dent) in the vice-chair. Solos were ren-dered by Mrs. B. W. Catlin, Miss Martin-dale accompanying. Tea in the Lecture Hall was provided by the ladies, and the various tribes of our Sheffield Israel turned up well.

At the evening meeting one felt over-whelmed by the programme of good things, arid the great audience of nearly 2,000 people thoroughly enjoyed them-selves. Music was provided by the choirs of the Hoyle-streel Circuit, conducted sty Mr. J. H. Coldwell, with Mr. P. Smith at the organ. Mr. J. E. Smith occupied toe chair, and in an excellent introductory word revealed himself as a missionary enthusiast. Rev. Robert Benham in his big human way told of the change of alti-tude which has taken place in Nigeria. Towns which cold-shouldered the mis-sionary years ago now weJcome him. For the moment our work is welcome. We must seize the opportunity before it passes. Rev. Cl. H. Harney Molt the minds of the audience further, and pointed out the sinister influences playing upon the African, the only safeguard and counter being in the Christian Gospel. Both emphasised the urgency of the present situation. Rev. George Bell. as representing Fernando Poo, our oldest mission area, told of the continued need for missionary work amongst both islanders and " foreigners " who cone to labour. Rev. S. E. Buckley spoke of the work in North-West Rhodesia. By strik-ing personal illustrations he showed the effects of the Gospel on the native. The dominant note in the whole week-and gatherings was that of the Campaign for Increased Missionary Income. If the full effect of the appeal Is not seen in this year's result, there can be little doubt that the necessity of the case has Leen "put across" to Sheffield Primitives.

'Mr. P. B. Hensbaw read the following financial statement :—Visit of General Missionary Committee, 614 9.1. Rd; Satur- day afternoon and tea, £7 Is. Monday evening. including chairman (Al Ss.), £23 5s. 2r1.; ladies' total, E176 10s.; Bethel Circuit, £7 12s. 7d.; Intake, 216 7s.; Pelee-street, £96 2s. fkl.; Hoyle-street, £175s. 9d.; John-street and Ann's-road, £106 16s. 4d.; Attereliffe, £32 4s. 9d.; Langselt-road, £29 10s.; Altbeydale, £67 16s. 3s. Grand total, £595 Is. Increase, about MO. Eric Wilkinson (of John-street) again headed the list of collectors with £15 13s. 10d. in his box. He was followed by Vera Syl-vester (ltangsettroad), £6; Lena 6...My (Wincobank), £5 2s. 4d.; Slice F.- Smith (Woodscals), £4 15s. 7d.

Cambridge Students Campaign.

On Sunday, September 20th, a mission of a somewhat unique character was com-menced in St. Helens. A party of Cam-bridge undergraduates, with a few women students, some thinly-six in all, have arrived in the town to conduct an Evangelistic Campaign. The object of the campaigners is to reach the people who stand aloof from organised neligion, and to this end open-air meetings and dinner-hour gatherings in and outside the factories will be held, with ample opportunity for discussion. By such means it is hoped that the campaign may not only help the churches in St. Helens in their task of presenting the message of Christ to Mose who never enter places of worship. but will also make some effective Christian impact upon the life of the town. With the exception of one or Iwo senior Men all the campaigners nee young and will present the message with all the ardour, hope and optimism of youth. By months of preliminary work and study -they have sought to fit themselves for their task. In similar campaigns con-ducted from Cambridge at Liverpool. Northampton and Derby it has been found that men who have " no use " for pro-fessional exponents of religion will listen patiently and even eagerly to these young and ardent Christian disciples.

The mission has been organised by re-presentatives, both ministerial and lay, of all the Churches in St. Helens. Well-attended united devotional meetings have been held, and such meetings have been characterised by deep spirituality and power. Following the service on Friday lest a great united Procession of Witness look place through the main streets of the

town. In our next issue see hope to re-port fully this highly important experi-ment, which WC feel sure will be followed with interest by our readers generally. May we bespeak the prayera of all our people for the success of this great adven- ture for the Kingdom of God? .

WHAT I HEAR. Mr. Basil Mathews, author of " The

Clash of of the (1:1=let'in‘;11 Parler.AI.,Seje""yra5; attended and addressed a luncheon in hishonour yesterday (Wednesday) at the Central Y.M.C.A., London.

The new Vice-President of the Welsh Baptist Union is Ilev. Thomas Morgan. He is the author of numerous Welsh books, and as an essayist has repeatedly won chief at the National Eisteddfod

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During August 149 boys and girls were admitted to Dr. Barnardo's Homes-111 permanently and 98 temporarily.

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has been ele.ed of debt, and toward the effort the Wesleyan General Chapel Fund Committee has contributed 13,000.

• • A four-days' Conference for Christian

Workers has been held al the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, in the emirse of this week. The Best session was on Monday evening and was numerously attended. There have been three sessions daily, and the subject around which the discussions have gathered has been " The Conquest of Calvary for T.0-day.:

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Rev. Thomas Phillips, &A., resumed his ministry at Bloomsbury Baptist Central Mission on Sunday last, after an absence of three months for rest and recuperation. Large congregations greeted him, and this evening (Thursday) a welcome meeting is to be held.

• • • Last year £1,683 was withdrawn from

their Capital Account to meet the claims on the Worn-Out Ministers Fund of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. During the last four years the deficits have totalled a large suns, and notwithstanding that 620,000 has been received in legacies during this period, £16,000 has hod to be withdrawn from the capital.

The cheering news has come to hand that on the French Ivory Coast of West Africa there is an extraordinary mass movement towards Christianity.

The induction of the new superinten-dent of Whilefield's Central Mission, Res. Alexander D. Buffer, took place on Mon-day. In the afternoon Rev. Dr. T. W. Norwood preached, and in the evening Revs. Dr. Sidney M. Berry and G. Stanley Russell, M.A., of Grafton-square Church, addressed a large and enthusiastic gathering.

Miss Margery S. West, B.A., B.D., is to give a course of lectures at University College, London, on "Tire Literary and Historical Study of the Bible." The first lecture is announced for Tuesday, October 6th, at 6.30 p.m.

The National Sunday School Union Autumnal Convention is fixed this year for Plymouth. It will commence oil October 3rd and will continue for the days.

Sheffield Missionary Festival. GREAT AUDIENCE AND INCREASEDOINCOME.

By Our Special Correspondent. Sheffield is steadily feeling its way to

bigger things in the celebration of African Missionary Anniversary. Minor changes are being tried, and some are justifying themselves. This )ear's week-ends began with a Saturday afternoon meeting organised by the Laymen's Mis-sionary League. The meeting was on definitely educational fines, and those pre-sent were greatly profited. Hess. R. Benham and G. BeU spoke, after which questions were readily put, and discussion developed steadily, so that tea had to he delayed. Mr. J. Si. Gordy made an ex-cellent chairman.

Petre-street Church had been chosen for the Saturday meetings, but to meet the needs of outlying districts sectional meet-ings were held at Mosbro' (addressed by Bee. S. E. Buckley) and at Stiacksbridge (addressed by Rev. G. H. Harney). Apart from these meetings, the centre of in-terest on Saturday evening was the Young People's Pageant. This innovation is a distinct gain to the week-end's attractions. It captured the imagination of a good number of young people, and not a few of the elder ones confessed themselves as converted by its very success. This year's demonstration owed its particular form to Miss Saul, who composed and com-piled "The Missionary Ship." The " ship " actually appeared on the platform in the church, more or less complete from keel to truck, with old-fashioned high flannel and fiddle bow, a new kind of Plimsoll line, an up-to-date wireless set, and as gaily be-ribboned as at a regatta. The symbolism of the " ship " was boldly used and illuminatingly explained by the Mistress of Ceremonies: its Captain is King Jesus, its crew the missionaries and

• a • Ilea C. Bernard (locket!, M.A., of Aus-

tralia, began his ministry on Sunday last as the new pastor of Runyan Meeting, Bedford, and the senile. were greatly appreciated.

• • • The costs of prohibition enforcement its

the United Stales are placed al nearly four million pounds per year, including coast-guard expenditures occasioned by the operations against rum-running.

The Necessitous Local Preachers Fund of the Wesleyan Methodist Church has invested funds to the amount of £9,420. It receives no collections from churches. but is dependent on grants, legacies and special donations. Last year it received one special donation of £500. The ca., assisted last year numbered 58, and of these one was 100 years of age, another was over 90, seven tater. 80, eleven over 70, and twenty-one over 60 years. Since the formation of the fund, forty-three years ago, 1,845 different cases have been assisted and 1,942 grants have been made.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 627 SErrEmBEIL 24, 1925

" Leader " Table Talk, Woman s Views. The practical psychologist is ever with

us; he for often she) is tittle both to give reasons for our conduct and to forecast our actions. He M equally expert in ex-plaining why we do things or why we omit to do them; he explores the inmost

secrets of the heart. It is surprising, then, that the psychologist does not tell us why the Christian believer to rarely speaks of Jesus Christ. The most mar-vellous experiences of our souls we are clumsy at relating; we have been lifted from the horrible pit and the miry clay and we are silent about it. In affliction and bereavement we have been amazingly sustained, but we do not speak of the Everlasting Arras or the Divine Healer except in the most general terms; but when WC who love the Lord meet one with another our conversation is of organism! religion, of "special efforts," of money-raising, of our women's meetings and the personalities of those we are seeking to lift into Christian womanhood, and of the encouragements that come to us through them.

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Butt--and it is permissible in print to ask a question that would savour of im-pertinence if spoken Mee to face-when did you last speak of Jesus in the ordinary way of conversation? Many believers would reply that it isn't done in the. days; some few object that such talk is suggestive of cant, while others admit that they would like to acquire the apti-tude for engaging in vital testimony to Ihe grace and leadings of God. I should like to know how the Christian psycho- logist explains this tragedy of dumb dis-cipleship. Can it be that we think of the Divine Lover not as a Personality, but as an abstract Ideal, and that all uncon-sciously we are led on by inward ideals of goodness, purity, unselfishness rather than by the Holy Presence? It is eesy to say that those who think greatly about Christ, those who dwell in the daily con-sciousness of His nearness, talk of Him because they can do no other, for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh; but there must, nevertheless, he many of a devout habil of mind who remain silent, slates who have been re-deemed and yet make no mention of their Del iverer.

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There is no doubt an effective and gracious ministry open to the quietest believer who is apt in heavenly converse. Outsiders are wailing for our testimony; men and women who will discount the greatest sermon will drink in eagerly the witness of the humblest neighbour con-cerning the working of the Holy Spirit. We may be sure of a hearing if we are able to say to the toilworn sons and daughters of humanity, " My experiences of life have been even as yours, and thus and thus did the Lord deliver me." To-day, when Methodism has so largely dropped the class-meeting, formerly ill most characteristic feature, it is important that the habit of personal testimony should be guarded. Our Women's Meet-ings might well make more of this feature in their weekly programme. We minister to a mixed class, where the saint and the unbeliever sit side by side. 11 on occa-sions the formal address were dispensed with oral the meeting thrown open for testimony new light would dawn upon many and the reality of the Christian religion would be deponstreed.

In the Ilibberl Journal for July striking testimony is borne to the value of the class meeting in an eighteenth century record of one Sally, a mystic, in the family of Benjamin .Cowed. A Quaker by upbring-ing, she gravitated towards Methodism by PersOnal acquaintance with Wesley and Whilefleht Her diary contains the fol-lowing passago:-" I find great benefit from the Christian Fellowship tee have in our Bands and Classes, for I can see no way hciw .one member could possibly be of so niuch use to another without it for !how can we bear one another's burden unless we know it, and how should we know it unless we speak often to one another, and how can we speak unless we meet together. I am sure 'tit greatly bless'!. I don't remember I ever yet reel nand or- Class hat my Soul in some measure Receiv'd good -thereby." In striking contrast her renowned relative, the learned Master of Raffle!, wrote in his note book the following passage: "If I had any real love of God, would not my mind dwell upon Him like the believer in Wesley's hymns?"

• • • Text for the Week.—"Let the redeemed of I he Lord say so."-Psalm cvii. 2.

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London Forward Movement I understand that the London Extension

Movement is to be inaugurated by a great meeting on October 21st. Our position in the Metropolis should be a matter of con-cern to all our people. Those who knots the conditions hest most vividly realise how urgent are the problems which press upon us. It is fortunate that Rev. J. T. Barkby has accepted the secretariat of the move- ment. This he is doing in a purely honorary capacity, and I am quite sure no effort wilYlue wanting on his part to make Ihe. project a complete success. It is the bell appointment that coup possibly have been made, and I hope the appeal for 55,000 a year for live years will meet with a generous and widespread response. There are districts in London with a population equal to some of the largest towns in the country where we have hardly a single church. As Mr. Barkby says: " In London there are people from almost every nook and corner of the country," and many of these are located miles away from a Primitive !Methodist Church. A narrow parochialism some-times institutes a comparison between the needs of other centres and London. But London is unique, and other Churches have been quicker than our own to recognise the fact. Our people in the world city are loyal, devoted and generous, but the task of extension on a worthy scale is quite beyond their capacity. NOW is the lime for our Israel to come to the help of the land against the mighty, and I hope no narrow prejudices will prevent a worthy response to the appeal now issued.

Missionary Propaganda s A New Department.

We all recognise the importance of securing our young people's interest in missions, and it is a splendid idea that the Sunday School Lessons for October should deal 'with our work in Nigeria. Rev. C. P. Groves, B.D., the new Secretor of the Young People's Department, has prepared a series of lesson aids, and a sufficient number of these ler each teacher to have a copy has been sent to each cir-cuit. Under the suggestive heads, "The Soil," " The Planting," " The Watering,' and "The Increase," the four lessons give a vivid and interesting presentation of the beginnings and progress of our work in one of the most densely populated regions of the dark Continent. With these helps any leacher of average intelligence can make the lessons attractive and even fascinating. I hope Ihe literature will at once he distributed, and that it will be properly used in all our schools. If this be done October, 1925, will mark a new and fruitful departure in missionary pro-paganda. An appeal is made for special offerings al the rale of 3d. per scholar and fkl. per leacher towards the extra 510,000 required this year, and I hope every school will aim at coming up to this standard.

The Magazine Programme Toe 1920. At the meeting of the Book Committee

held on Thursday last the Editor sub-mitted his programme for 1020. I have seen a copy of it and am struck with the wonderful variety of topics. The Editor has displayed great versatility in previous years, but I really think he has gone one better on the present occasion. No other Church can boast a set of magazines like our own, and there is no valid reason why there should be a declining circulation. Yet I notice that the number sold during the present month is considerably below That of a year ago. That was a decline upon the previous year. We have to com-pete with the ever-increasing serial litera-ture published by other houses, but our own magazines have a Methodist flavour which should particulorly appeal to all our pedple. In this connection I may mention that amongst the writers for 1923 are two distinguished United !Methodist ministers-viz., Rev. Henry Smith and Dr. G. Eayrs. Their articles on "Men of Greater Methodism " and " What Christian Democrecy Owes to Methodism " will, I venture to predict, be illuminating and inspiring. Methodist Union is coming, and Mr. McLellan is helping to prepare the way.

Our Publishing House. From the days of Hugh Bourne until

the present the Book Room has been a marked feature of our denominational life. There was a time when the main output consisted of hymn books and nregazines, but lo-day Mr. Wilkinson may

almost be regarded as a universal pro-vider. The variety of goods supplied is ever increasing, and customers often ex-press unbounded satisfaction with their purchases. The prices in almost every cost compare favourably with those charged by local tradesmen, and every article bought from the Publishing House means grist to the Connexional 'Ike profits are devoted to the Superannuated Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund, and this has a strong claim upon our people. The Editor and Book Steward

have iefnlr:lliennTee'Vtc'yearrnoftt!I their proper reward the last year be the best: Profits were once a good deal larger than they are to-day; but if our people would give the institution the patronage which it may justly claim there would al once be a reversion to the old order in that regard.

Steps Towards Reunion. It is now five years shut " An Appeal

to all Christian People " was issued by the Bishops assembled in the Lambeth Conference. IL marked an advance upon anything which had previously emanated from that quarter, and it is hardly too much to say that it created to new atmo-'There. It softened asperities existing between Anglicans and Free Churchmen, and in many cases led to co-operation in religious work. The Federal Council of Evangelical Free Churches responded to the Appeal, and during these five years conferences have been held with a view to reunion. A fortnight ago DI-. Charles Brown, writing in the " Daily Tele-graph," said: " As one who attended These conferences for nearly three years the present writer may be permitted to express his opinion that they have come to o point where they may be wisely sus-pended for a reason." t am writing before the meeting this week of the Federal Council, but I judge the members of that body have concurred in the opinion expressed by Dr. Brown. The Church of England is itself hopelessly divided as to the terms upon which re-union can be effected. The Erengelicals and Ihe Anglo-Catholics are as wide as Ihe poles asunder, and until a change lakes place in that regard no reunion is possible. The conferences held may not have been abortive, but I think they war-rant the idea that the suspension referred to by Dr. Brown may well cover a long period. No practical results can come from their continuance al present. •

The Ethics of Some Trade Unionists. Amongst trade lilli011ists are men of all

sorts. The meetings al Scarborough rave evidence of to wide divergence of opinion on almost every subject. Some of Ine resolutions submitted, and also some of those adopted, could not by any possi-bility be made to square with the Olden rule. Take, for example, the question of land nationalisation. To that as a prin-ciple I should have no objection. On proper leans it would in no way violate the principle of the Sermon on the Mount. But to deprive the present owners without compensation, as ..tie wild men of the movement demand, would be sheer robbery. Doling Ihe last few years land has changed hands LI an unusual extent. Farmers have pur-chased their holdings with their hard-earned capital, and to gratuitously deprive Them of their property would mean the infliction of an intolerable injury. And yet some of tilose who would perpetrate this evil profess to accept the rule, " Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." The position savours of sheer hypocrisy, as no man who had invested his hard earnings

the purchase of land would willingly suffer the spoliation suggested by Me Scarborough resolu lion.

VIGILANT.

Miss Doris Barker (late of Burnley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Barker, and granddaughter of Bey. S. Barker and Mr. J. H. Hirst), at the recent !Metropolitan music examinations gained her L.R.A.M.

Master Frank P. Vernon, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Vernon, of Bridglown, has passed Ihe Oxford Senior Examination with honours, and Master Wi11Lam E, Simp-son, son of Nfr. and Mrs. E. Simpson, also of Bridgtown, has passed the Cambridge Senior Examination with honours. Both these young men of sixteen years are Teachers in Dridglown Sunday-school, and act as sidesmen in the church..

Reading the Bible. Dr. Moftatt's Address to

London Ministers; On kfonday afternoon more than one

hundred ministers listened with deep interest to an address by Dr. James Moffatt. The meeting, convened by the Metro-'ridden Free Church Council, was held in a room dedicated to Dr. Moffat the mis-sionary, and connected with the Hamp- stead Congregational Church. Rev. S. Horton presided, and introduced Dr. kloffatt in appropriate words. After remarking that so much is being said about the Bible that it is difficult to find anything new to say, Dr. kloffatt gave an address on "The Bible: Its Place and its U. in the Religious Life." The Bible is best known when the historical method of interpretation is followed. "The only durable works are works of circumstance, works rooted in some definite period-not abstract treatises, but those that reflect the activities and ideas of a particular period." The function of historical study is to place us in the far past, to show us the truths revealed then, but also to make as more susceptible - to what is going on in our own age. "The more we study the Bible Ihe more we discover that it hos taken the line we take in our own age. If w•e want to show effectively that misfortune is not always the consequence of sin, we may turn to the first chapter of the Book of Job, written by an Oriental genius long ago. In Bible study the aim should be to discover what the original writer really meant. It should he an holiest search for truth.

The speaker then turned to the question of translations, remarking that in religion we change more slowly than in any other department. It is extremely difficult to change. III some cases it is not desirable to change. The word " numbered " has been substituted for " rewarded " in the Te Deurn in a passage that should be regularly sung by all worshippers, but it would be unwise to alter it again. There are some instances where errors are allowed to remain, but translations arc needed its each new age if the teaching of the Bible is to be properly applied to its problems. Then followed a series of illuminating expositions of well-known passages, a typical one being on " Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see. God." This was translated to real "Happy are the single-minded fur they shall consult or inter iew God."

Certain problems of interpretation will require a goal deal of straight thinking. The hooks of the Nest were hooks of a fellowship which had two Main functions-worship and missions. The books were for the edification of the mem-bers and for use in proclaiming the Christian message. The books were written to be read aloud. Though written for their time, there are many permanent elements. Referring to the present ten-dency in some quarters to see a fresh authority for the Bible, Dr. Moffatt frankly declared " he would sooner be a funda-mentalist than a modernist." It is right to remember in our modern search for the revelation of God that it must be meanie and the revelation of the Church. The New Testament is not a revelation about God, but a revelation of God.

The final section of the address dealt with the sacramental use of Ike Bible in the Church. Bible reading was one of the earliest sacraments of the Church. aVithoill doubt it brought men into con-tact with God. In the Middle Ages the Scriptures were relegated to a second place. Bible reading as a sacrament mell be revived. In this way it fulfils iM deepest functions. Though effective Bible reading may not depend upon any par-ticular view of inspiration, yet it must not be read without thought. After claiming that to read it critically is not to lose its sacredness, Dr. Moffatt •brought fine address to a dose with a plea for a fuller understanding of the Scriptures, for

larger place to be given in our worship to Bible reading. The address, which lasted more than an hour, was taloned with keen and appreciative interest. It was a masterly treatment of o timely I heme. J. S.

Seaton Deisval.-A social evening was held at Seaton Delaval School, to bid fare-well to 'Messrs. Newton, bound for Australia. Rev. J. B. Wanless presided and to delightful programme was given by the young people. Mr. W. Hutchinson presented a suitable gift to Mr. Newton, seer., who has been school superintendent for realty years. Mr. J. O. Kneebone presented Mr. Newton, junr., with to fountain pen. Refreshments were pro- aided, and school and church united M wish-ing the friends Godspeed.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 1925 628 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.

This biography of a great editor, a great lover of literature, a great limn, and a great Christian has been eagerly awaited. That it has been published only a little over two years after Nicoll's death is testi-mony to the industry of its author. Yet there is no sign of hasty work. Mr. Darlow has produced a book that can be read with sheer delight from cover to rover. Whether ii can be read in the lime recognised by Nicoll's canon for geed reading, which would allow about seven hours for its 450 pages, is questionable. Deciders will want to linger over thii record.

There is little of sentiment in this record of a life, but much that is piquant, whim-sical and that penetrates to reality; some-thing caustic at times; always a sense of struggle with physical frailty; a dour Scottish persistence; and certainly, the willingness to take tremendous risks in the clay's stride, with no feeling that the task is too great. Towards the last there is relief that the task is less. Bet even then this note recurs " I think there is a little more work in me." And in the last year he writes to Clement Shorter "How interesting life is still." He lived strenuously; he had strong convictions and strong prejudices—sometimes the dividing line between these was faint; and after long and splendid toil he went. "up the shilling road " strong in faith con-cerning immortality.

Mr. Darlow had a good subject, and he has made the hest possible use of his materials. Nicoll could easily have been a recluse. His study, wills only a narrow passage through his books to the chair at the fireside, was his favourite spot. But as editor of " The British Weekly " he lived in the glare of publicity. He was in touch with the life of his own times at many points. He was intimate with public men. His political influence was immense. In literature he had a flair for genius, and many writers he discovered were devoted to him. His position in the religious world was such as few others

• " William Robertson Nicoll: Life and Letters." By T. H. Darlow. (Hodder and Stoughton. 10s. 6d. net.)

With the current numbers of the Con-nexional magazines I have received the animal report of our Missionary Society, and have been re-reading the glowing reports of the work done al home and abroad. I cannot imagine anyone perus-ing these pages without feelings of devout thankfulness and pride at the wonderful success 'of our agents in the various spheres of operation. Their words ought to be printed in letters of gold. Here are some of the paragraphs that I have marked as have gone through the reports :-

" The foreign work continues to show a wonderful advance in which every part of the Odd is sharing. An - increase of 2,403 in the membership, following on the great increases of the last few years, is indeed remarkable."

"The Nigerian work continugs its re-markable advance, and the position here is that our success is proving our embar-rassment. The demands for agency and support come from every department and from all the stations."

" lkol-Ekpene has the wonderful record of 958 increase, and with a mem-bership of 3,854 stands first in the Denomination. The year on this station has seen the opening of special work by ladies, and to it we have sent two ladies with high qualifications. Dende follows close after with an increase of 955, and here also the wonderful work amongst the women is full of thrilling interest. Meetings have been held in one section of the station with 2,000 women present, and on the other section with over 1,300 present, and the multiplication of classes in the towns proceeds apace."

" Uzuakoli Institute has continued its remarkable career, and has agaln had to be enlarged to meet the persistent calls being made upon it. The inspection by Government brought a report full of cheer, and in its highest standard the school established a record in Nigeria and its ROM is becoming known far and near." Did space permit many more equally en-couraging extracts could be reproduced.

have attained. At some periods his con-victions marked the way history would take. This biography could easily have been expanded to several volumes. The virtue of Mr. Darlow's work is that, this temptation has been resisted and refused. His book is eel too long. Rather it con-forms to the dictum of Sans Weller on the art of letter writing. Readers still wish there was more. This is good art and great eel in biography. The help of others is acknowledged. The author, however, is one of our most accomplished writers. The charm of his style cannot be hid es-en where so many famed writers bring their contributions to the record.

The story so skilfully unfolded is a romance with the possibility of tragedy. The school and college days were after the sturdy Scottish fashion. Nicoll was not an exact scholar. He came too early to educational facilities to make the most of these. And there was the problem of poverty to tackle. " We were too young and too poor," he says. "Far too large a proportion of my fellow-students died early." Then a ministry of promise was cut short by the doctor's fiat. But a new career was opening. He had been sought out, by the firm of Hodder and Stoughton as editor of the " Expositor "in succession to Dr. Cox. On his removal to the neigh-bourhood of London, with improving health but still debarred from preaching, he conceived the idea of a new religious journal. The proposal was welcomed by the publishers of the " Expositor," and in November, 1886, the first number of " The British Weekly " appeared. For the re-mainder of his life he kept the editorship, though in the last two years his contribu-tions and his control were less. And he was constantly launching new enter-prises.

This record is rich in Its introductions to excellent company. Nicoll was a great encourager, and made many friends. Barrie, Denny, its Maclaren, Dr. Pmke, and a host of others greet him and us. The good stories, those told by him and of him, are plenty but not too many. On a host of subjects much clamours to be mid. This book, however, is to be pur-chased. And it will be prized.

Turning to the financial statements, we find that the expenditure on our missions is far exceeding our income. On the Afri-can Fund alone we spent £10,396 165. 6d. more than we received. A balance in hand of £2,641 174 ld. was converted into a debit balance of £2,754 19s. 5d., and this after appropriating £5,000 from the Jubilee Fund. On the General Fund we had a balance in hand at the beginning of the year of £3,604 10s. 5d., and ended the year with a deficit of £2,456 9s. 6d., thus spending 26,060 19s. ltd. more than our income. The 250,000 and more raised for the Jubilee Fund is being reduced year by year, and will be exhausted at the pre-sent rate of appropriation in three or four years' time. I notice the missionary secre-taries say that " an extra £10,000 per year income is immediately needed unless we are to withdraw from some of our God-given tasks." As the total deficiency last year was 216,457 16s. 5d., it seems to me that see ought to have al least £20,000 more per annum to meet our immediate liabilities.

In view of these facts I think the lime has come when we ought to make a wider appeal. We must ourselves do more, but the work is such that others would sup-port it. If we had 250,000 extra per annum we could spend the money to advantage. I suggest that we make an appeal to the Christian public generally. The calls are so clamant and the success of the work so amazing that an appeal of this kind ought to meet with a hearty response.

(1) I propose that a Publicity Commit-leo be appointed, consisting of four members of the General Missionary Committee (two ministers and Lwo laymen), together wills the tw-o Secretaries and Treasurer, to undertake this special work, and they would be advised to seek the advice and assistance of on expert publicity and advertising agent.

(2) That en advertising scheme should be promoted, and that page advertise-ments, skilfully drawn up, should be inserted in the " British Weekly," the " Christian World," the " Methodist Recorder," the Christian," the "Life of

Faith,: and other papers whose readers are in known'sympathy with evangelistic and missionary work.

(3) That a well-written, beautifully printed and altogether attractively pro-duced brochure he published, giving con-cise particulars of our missionary work, the areas covered, the membership and the number of agents employed, and any other details thought advisable. With this could go a promise slip and addressed envelope.

(4) Get into communication with the secretaries of the other missionary socie-ties and philanthropic agencies iq London,

The seventh annual Assembly of the Federal Council of the Evangelical Free Churches has been held during this -week at the Baptist Church House, London. There has been a fair attendance of denominational representatives, including Rees. W. M. Kelley, G. Armitage, A. Baldwin, W. R. Wilkinson, J. H. Hirst, J. T. Barkby, Joseph Johnson, S. Horton and Mr. T. Proud, of our own Church. The proceedings commenced with a Com-munion service, conducted by Ree. J. Scott Lidgelt, D.D. Four sessions of the Assembly followed, the first occupying Monday evening and the final session ter-minating at noon on Wednesday.

On Monday afternoon the retiring Moderator, Rev. Dr. J. Scott Lidgett, took the chair, and, after prayer by Rev. Dr. W. T. Davison, immediately proceeded with the induction of Rev. David Brook, ALA., D.C.L., as Moderator for the ensuing year. Dr. Brook gave an address on "Reunion," and showed how the call of need in every direction was bringing the Churches to a sense of urgency for a closer co-operation. As the Churches came within studying distance of each other

' came how small were

that s%paratd them, whilst the the

features they enjoyed in common were both numerous and powerful. The report of the Committee on the Supply of Can-didates for the Ministry, together with the draft of the proposed appeal Is the Churches, was then received. Many sug-gestions were made. Rev. S. W. Hughes pleaded for less talk about getting can-didates from the families of " better edu-cated and better-to-do folk." He did not mind what rank their candidates came from as long es they had the capacity and experience the ministry required. In the light of

:figatle'cnosver;illgeleLsterLos, ministers should be prepared and mnioul with the appeal to the Churches. Rev. B. Gregory submitted a report on the " Press and Press Bureau," which, after discussion, was referred to the Continua-tion Committee for consideration, after consultation with the National Free Church Councirand other bodies.

A recommendation was received from the Baptist Union Council requesting the Federal Council to consider whether the time had come when its work and that of the National Free Church Council should be amalgamated, and the existing National Council of Evangelical Free Churches reinforced by the direct repre-sentation of the denominations through the present members of the Federal Council. Rev. J. D. Jones, D.D., depre-cated any attempt to destroy Lhe Federal Council. Notwithstanding its limitations it had done some useful work. Dr. J. Scott Lidgett showed the need for a free and unfettered organisation, such as the National- Free Church Council. Each institution did valuable work peculiar is itself, and which could not be done so effectively if the tees bodies were corm hined. The question, after further dis- cussion, was referred to the Standing Committee for consideration and report.

The report of the Joint Conference al Lambeth on a Constitutional Episcopate occupied the greater part of Tuesday's meetings. Rev. Dr. P. Carnegie Simpson expounded the details, and Drs. J. D. Jones, J. Scott Lidgett, A. E. Garvie and others made valuable Contributions. Without committing itself to all the opinions expressed in the report, the Council concurred in the opinion given in the report and approved by the Anglican representatives as well as our own, that it was desirable to bring to a pause the conferences which have been taking place in order that Use various documents issued by the Joint Committee and the positions agreed on or proposed

and thus endeavour to secure lists of likely persons who would respond It the appeal.) In many cases a copy of their annual report would suffice for the purpose.

i5) Ask our own ministers to furnish/ the names and addresses of charitably died posed persons (outside our own member, ship) in their respective districts to whom' the pamphlet could be sent.

I am in full sympathy with all that 14 being done to inspire our own people ki increased sacrifice, but I feel that the world is no glorious and boundless that it oughtl to be a concern of the Christian cam/ munity at large. PUBLICITY.

may be more deliberately considered Churches concerned and by

considered b

Christian mind of the country. For the time being therefore the consultations with the Anglican Church on the question of union will be held in abeyance inde-finitely. The report of the Committee on the Christian Ideal of Marriage with a carefully prepared statement on divorce was received and lengthily discussed. Tk., statement on divorce, which had been prepared by Professor Lofthouse wa regarded as excellent and was referred t Lhe Continuation Committee for publica-tion.

Rev. P. Carnegie Simpson, D.D., was chosen as Moderator-elect. Revs. W. M.j Kelley, G. Armitage and S. Horton were{ appointed members of the Continuation, Committee for the ensuing year, and Revs: J. T. Barkby and S. Horton members or the News Committee. National education/ and several other important subjects were' selected for future discussion.

Reopening at Wolverhampton Bethel Church, Wolverhampton Second,'

has had a splendid history. In recent' years death and other difficulties have, diminished the congregation, but the church now possesses a new spirit of hope-j fulness. Since Whitsuntide the church! lias been closed for extensive repairs,' including a new ceiling and decoration costing about 2650. 1mt Saturday wit messed the reopening, Mrs. A. P. Jordanl unlocking the door, and Rev. A. Bateson preaching the sermon. The congregatio was thinned by the deluge which swept the Midlands, but o cheerful spirit prevailed, both in the service and the public meet-' ing, over which Alderman Bantock, J.P., presided, addresses being given by Revs) A. Baleson and F. G. Bromiley (Wesleyan). The Sunday services were inspiring, an excellent morning congregation, and a full church in the evening, the preacher being, the circuit minister, Rev. J. Kinnish. Fine service was given by the choir throughout the reopening. Inspired by the generosils of Mr. A. P. ,Jordan, who promised to double all given during the week-end, the total sesulted in 2232 being raised.

The Missionary Crisis. 1, Srz,—I greatly appreciate the article

written by Rev. F. J. Sainty on "God' and the Missionary Crisis." As he points, out, this is a lime of great financial strain in the homes of many of our people, and also on many of our circuits. 'Therefore the demand for an annual increase of 210,000 for Africa is a very serious de, mond. Mr. Sainty advises more prayer to God on behalf of this object, and he says " The Early Church looked to Christ for everything. We tend to be evangelical about out sins, and frankly commercial' about our sinews of war." Can anyone -deny that charge? We issue appeals for, money, we organise spiritual and financial campaigns, but when it comes to plead; ing with God and saying "I Will not let Thee go except Thou bless me," there we fail. Yet the promise stands, " If two of you shall agree as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for thein.1 —Yours, etc.,

r. W. Baste. Salisbury.

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Society," by W. G. Pock, 6s. S.P.C.E.—" Lectures in Hyde Park," by

Rev. G. F. Rogers, 2s. Hodder sad Sloughton.—Arthim Mees TAO

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Leeds. A representative gathering met al

Leeds under the presidency of Rev. John Will isms. Missionary business first engaged the attention of the Committee and was introduced by Rev. B. A. Barber. The chief matter under discussion was the proposal to hold a greaL District Mis-sionary Convention during a suitable week-end in March, 1926. The Secretary was instructed to get into touch with the Leeds Church Council, and to secure their co-operation. It was reported that the Leeds Fleet Station had already opened its missionary boxes and had sent £50 to the Item and Foreign Funds, although their annual Missionary Round is not held nntil next January. The Committee listened sympathetically to the deputation from the General Missionary Committee, Sissies. R. Fletcher, J.P., and J. Drearley, J.P., and agreed to do its best to raise the proportion of extra money which had been mentioned, about 0500. A sym- pathetic resolution with Rev. W. Fidoe irk hie severe illness was passed, and the Committee learned wills regret of his resignation from the office of District Building Committee Secretary, and placed on record its appreciation of the sterling worth of his character and service. The Ilev. J. IV. Clifford, M.A., was recom-mended to the General Committee as his successor. Subsequently the ministers met to discuss the proposals for Group Insurance. It was felt that the scheme as it stood WaS unacceptable, but there was

general desire that the possibilities should be further explored, especially in the direction of helping men in the case of a serious breakdown in health during the active work, and also as to whether some compensation or bonus might not be given to men of seventy who had paid into such a scheme for a good number of years.

Norwich. Well-attended Committees of the Nor-

wich District met at St. Peter's-street, Lowestoft, under the presidency of Rev. E S. France. Resolutions of sympathy were adopted with Revs. H. W. Marsh, W. A. Hammond, and the family of the kite Rev. W. S. Barrett. The application of the Norwich Third Circuit (Scott Memorial) to sell chapel and land at I hospe Village was again considered. In response to the invitation of the district the Norwich First Circuit (Queen's Road) had expressed itself willing to consider the matter of taking over the properly and working a society, and it was therefore sledded to refer the question back to the trustees with the promise of the assistance of the district should a transfer be decided upon. An application to sell a small chapel at Fen-street, Rockland Circuit, was regretfully sent forward. Trustees at Woriningford (Colchester Circuit) were congratulated upon the balance-sheet pre-sented, which indicated that more than the cost of the new property originally sanctioned has been raised. The balance-sheet of Sprowslon (Norwich Second) coos received and hearty appreciation expressed of the generous interest of the contractor, Ste. Lusher, a member of the committee, who had been himself the architect and who had carried out the work for the Late cost of materials end labour, and whose books had been inspected in this particular. Permission was given to Shelley trustees (Ipswich) to adapt for school premises a hul erected on land recently bought. The sum of PIO held o the Furnishing Fund to the credit of the Wangford Station was directed to be refunded, also a grant of P15 from the accumulated interest to-assist the station in its great need, thus claiming, a promise

t13 from the Connexional Fund. The leper from the Sunday School Union re Young People's Week in 1925 was read and a committee appointed to consider it in detail and suggest proposals. On the suggestion of the G.M.C. in making a special grant to Loddon Station the Dis-trict Missionary Secretary was directed to male enquiries of this and the Lowestoft and Recites Circuit concerning the possi-1"IY of union. Various amounts, not based on a flat rale, were suggested to the different circuits as the minimum amount of their contributions to the Sustentation Feud, and it was decided that should any circuit be in arrears a deputation should

appointed to explain the position of e fund and elicit co-operation. A hearty

welcome was given to Rev. W. J. Ward, who luridly commended the need of an extra 20 per cent. for missions, and the

meeting pledged itself to effect this* An evening meeting was addressed by Revs. E. S. France and J. Southall. Generous Eoroveisstioli,

friends.

London

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London Second. The Committees of the Young People's

Department's met in Holborn Hall at 11 a.m. Consideration was gWen to the General Sunday School Secretary's com-prehensive programme for the winter of 1926. The afternoon committees were held at Surrey Chapel. Applications were received for the formation of two new trusts on the Silchester Circuit. and sanction sought for the sale of Windsor Chapel. A cordial welcome was extended to Rev. J. T. Barkby, who represented the General Missionary Committee to slate the case for the new missionary eppoetseily and its challenge. Mr. Darkby pointed out that the' enhanced opportunities and responsibilities on the foreign geld were due to the great success of our work. He declared that no mis-sionary society any time, anywhere, ever had a finer chance than we have in Nigeria. Emphasis was laid on the suc-cess of our edsscation work, and the chains of the Okporto extension pressed. A resolution was carried pledging the district to do its utmost adequately to meet the challenge A

yt the cigMethie'bitrslinei=ren was generously provided by three of the laymen, Councillor A. Jackson and blesses. J. Walker and W. J. lffierass, in order to give a hearty welcome to ministers enter-ing Lhe district. flee. J. Marcus Brown expressed greetings and good wishes, and a number of the brethren responded. A well-attended meeting of ministers con-sidered the scheme of group insurance, and while appreciative of the work done by the committee were unanimously against the scheme.

West Midland. The September meetings were held al

Bristol Hall, Birmingham, Rey. D. M. Plowman presiding. The incoming minis-ters were heartily welcomed. Bees. J. Kinish, A. G. A. Lees, E. Clements, I). W. Speckling and G. Graham responded. The loss of an old and valued servant of the district in the death of Samuel Stack-house, of Wolverhampton, was receded, and a resolution of sympathy with the family passed by shading sole. blesses. R. Cliff, J. T. Kidson, Fletcher Chandler, Cooper rind H. Beare were congratulated upon their elevation to the magisterial bench. New extension schemes at Hurd ingest. Cannock Circuit, and Watling-street, Lichfield Circuit, were sanctioned, and the circuits congratulated open their enterprise. The whole afternoon was devoted to missionary business. Rev. W. J. Ward attended as a special deputa-tion to advocate the claims of the Mis-sionary Increase Campaign Fund. He made

very, effective appeal for missionary work, at borne and abroad, and Lhe meeting heartily and unanimously pledged the dis-trict to do its utmost to meet the new demands.

Liverpool. The September meetings were held in

the Marshside Church, Southport Firsts Rev. H. J. Taylor presided, he having been appointed chairman and Ste. A. E. Calvert. J.P., vice-chairman for the Connexional year. is warm welcome was given lo the twelve ministers who entered the district at Conference. Records were mode in appropriate resolutions of the " passing " of Revs. James Wallin, Frederick A. Young, and Willie S. Darrell, and blesses. Beresford, Adams and Geo. H. Rawnsley —a heavy loll. Rev. James Dickenson was congratulated on his recovery and restora-tion to full circuit work. Alderman James Peters, J.P., of Buckley, was recommended for permanent membership of Conference. The balance-sheet of the Shirdly Hill (Southport Second) new school chapel was presented and increased congregations re-ported. Sanction was given to Birkenhead Second Circuit to purchase land for a new church in a rapidly developing district in the peninsula of Wirral—a timely move in view- of the new Mersey Tunnel. Alter lunch the committee listened to a very forceful and lucid address from Rev. W. E. Wiles on the pressing needs of our home and foreign missionary fields. The eel's ten \Sere much impressed, and a stimula-ting discussion was followed by a resolu-tion urging the district to go beyond the

suggested Is. per member extra (£600) and raise £1,000 over last year's total. Later on the ministers discussed the " Group Insurance Scheme " as submitted by the General Committee. Not is word was said in its favour, and the brethren unanimously turned it down, at the same Ilene asking that the Conferential Commit-tee be requested to draft a scheme on a contributory basis from ministers and Connexional funds, and submit it to the ministers at the District Committees, in anticipation of definite action being taken at the next Conference.

Grimsby and Lincoln. The Committees met at High-street

Church, Lincoln, on Friday. The attend-ance was good, and Councillor W. Scott, J.P., presided. A hearty welcome was extended to the new ministers. Reference was made to Revs. G. Hail and W. Fide, who ore now in,. LincolnHospital, and Idlers of sympathy were sent to them, also to Rev. T. Cook in his bereavement. The Committee sent their congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, of Gainsborough, on the celebration of their golden wed-ding. Arrangements were made for Lhe Temperance Secretary to visit Barton-on-Humber, Grimsby and Mablethorpe next March. The date for the visit of the General School Secretary was fixed for January 22nd-251h, and the meetings are to be held al Scaler, and a suli-committee was formed to arrange a conference in Grimsby when Miss Dossons Is due in the District. The circular outlining the scheme for Young People's Week front the General School Committee was favourably receives], with the exception of further appeals for funds. A letter deal-ing with these and other matters is to be forwarded to each school. The results of the Local Preachers' Examination were given, and a Local Preachers' Conference is to be held at Scunthorpe early next year. Me. G. H. Glover was heartily thanked for his services as Secretary. The plans and specifications of the new echool at Dunston (LiScoln First, were con-firmed; and matters relating to a project in another circuit were referred back to

the officials. The amount due to the Sustentation Fund was allocated to the circuits by a sub-committee whose re-commendations were adopted. The Mis-sionary Committee's appeal for an in-creased income was ably asIvocoled by the clepulation (Rev. NV. R. Wilkinson) astd led to an interesting discussion; and a resolution pledging the District to do its utmost to meet the situation was passed unanimously.

Darlington and Stockton. The central features of the Committees

which met at Stockton, under the presi-dency of Rev. G. J. Lane, was She visit of Rev. A. Baldwin in the interests of missionary aggression. Mr. Baldwin, in his usual lucid and convincing style, described the situation

' showed how it

Batt arisen, and pleaded for a considerable increase of missionary revenue. Several more or less pertinent questions were addressed to Mr. Baldwin, to all of which he was able to give a satisfactory reply, in some eases dissipains

° evident ignor-

ance. Rev. I. Rutherford moved a resolu-tion expressing thanks- to blr. Baldwin and the district's resolution to respond to Ike challenge and contribute ils quota to the forward missionary movement. Reports were received from Dreamt and Bromplon Circuits, rind an application for a grant of £80 from the Barnard Castle Circuit approved. The Sustentation Fund levies were confirmed. 'rhe District Secre-tary, Rev. It. Laidler, seas detained by the funeral of his late colleague, Rev. D. Rogers, and in his absence the business was introduced by Rev. E. D. Store. A cordial welcome was extended to the ministers who have come into the district —II. it. Rowe, W. E. Buekitt and L. S. Peake, ILA., together m ith l. Sykes, who has come

be reside at Northallerton, and

T. Wood, 'superannuated minister, who has rammed to Whitby—and it wasp acknowledged by the two first mentioned. An application from Shildon Circuit for the readmission of Mr. R. Dauber, local preacher, who now wishes to return and resume his official position, was warmly approved. A resolution of sorrow and sympathy on the death of Rev. D. Rogers was passed. Mr. Rogers only removed into the district in July. His death was very sudden. The tributes paid showed

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SEPTEMBER DISTRICT COMMITTEES. PLEDGED SUPPORT FOR MISSIONARY WORK.

631) THE PRIMIIIVE ME iHODIST LEADER. SEPTEMBER 24, 1925

" Look ! " exclaimed Abraham Blossom, clutching Isaac by the arm.

" Can't see nubbin'," replied Isaac calmly.

" Look ! look look !" cried Abe, posi-tively dancing with excitement.

" There's nothill' to look at but a Iur-niture van."

" Look at them pieces o' furniture inside the van."

"Can't sec nothin' special, about 'ern. A homy old chest o' drawers out o' thing, cool I wouldn't 'five as a gift becos it kid take too much dustin', an' a queer thing coot looks like a box on legs."

Abraham, who sold antiques, cast a look at Isaac full of pity mingled with indigna-tion.

" Both o' them,'' he said, " is 'undreds an' undreds o' years old, an' worth pots

111011e).." " It's queer," said Isaac thoughtfully I expects the old pot wet I keeps my

blacklead in 'II be worth thousands in about two 'unfired years, but—"

Abe had left him and was gazing with delighted eyes into the van.

" Come on," said Isaac. " The men 'II be 011I in a minute."

He might as well have addressed the trees. Abe was drinking in beauty with the utter absorption of the true artist. From the large house outside which the van stood came three men; two obviously workmen, the other a small, pompous individual wearing plus fours of a hideous design and an air of immense satisfaction with himself.

"You'll excuse me, sir," said Abe; " this is a beauty," and he spoke at length concerning what Isaac had called " the box on legs," showing a thorough know-ledge of his subject.

'• Conse in and see my little lot," said the pompous !WM..

Abe and Isaac followed hint into the house. Everything was in a state of chaos, but Abraham Blossom gazed in rapture. Almost every piece of furniture in the place was a genuine antique.

" taken this little place for a week- end cottage," said the important person, whose name was Mr. Crebson. The " little place " was a house with fifteen or sixteen bedrooms. " You seem up in this sort of char... he said to Abe. " Got any? "

"Yes, sir. I've gel some beautiful pieces."

- Worth a lot?" " Some of them." " I'll he down to see you, then. Come

mist a ins." Abe, having forgotten Isaac, followed

Mr. Crebson all over the cottage whilst Thal gentleman held forth at length about the cost of everything in the place. Abe went down on his knees before a small cabinet, the better to admire the carving on it.

" Aly! ain't it a Leanly!" he exclaimed. " l'aid five hundred for it," snapped Mr.

Crebson. "Where's that friend of yours? "

Abe started. "I don't know," he said. " 'P isn't interested in furniture. P•raps 'e's in the garden."

On the verandah just outside the dining-T00111 window they found Isaac. On his shoulder John Wesley was perched. A pop stood on his hind legs with his fore feet on Isaac's knee, gazing at the parrot.

John. who was very jealous, was pour-ing fool' a steady sire:tin of words, calling the dog everything his limited but fearful vocabulary would supply. The pug was turning his head first lo one side, (hen lo the other, in the absurd way young dogs wilL Isaac was laughing like a schoolboy. " _Isaac did that bird come from? "

laid Mr. Crebson to Abe. " 'E carries 'ire in 'is pocket, sir." " Aly word, he can talk. That's some

bird of yours," said the pompous little man to Isaac as he stepped from the diming-room to the verandah.

" Yes.- said Isaac; " 'is name's John Weslo."

" Like lo " Isaac's hand dropped from the pup's

head. The angry blool rushed to his face, leasing him, when it receded, with ashen cheeks and blaring eyes. It was evident that he was making a violent effort to con.

trol himself. He lifted One hand and covered John Wesley's sleek hack.

" Some things," he said quietly, " can't be bought."

Putting the bird gently into his pocket, Isaac turned 011 his heel and wanted away.

" Now, what's 'c want to gel 'is 'air off like that for?" demanded Mr. (Nab., who in moments of agitation betrayed his lack of education.

" 'E's very fond o' that bird, sir. GOod afternoon," said Abe, hurrying after Isaac.

" 'E's one o' them sort as makes me think money's a curse" said Isaac when Abe overtook him. " 'E'd think a lot more o' the sunshine if it was said in bottles at a 'undred quid a quart"

" See coot 'is money's brought 'Inc,' replied Abe, " all them lovely things."

"E didn't value them for their beauty," argued Isaac. •"E values 'on because 'e paid a lot for 'em. I 'ope 'e won't ask me to sell John ages. I might lose my temper.”

During Lea Isaac told Joshua all about the newcomer to Wic.kstead. After the meal he went down the long garden to feed the fowls. As he stooped to enter one of the fowl-houses a small, hard object hit his neck. Isaac, unlike some adults, had not forgotten his youthful days. That small, hard object reminded him of many things. He went on quietly feeding his birds and then turned toward the cottage. Two hard things hit him—one on his cheek, one on his ear. Like a flash the old man's long, bony arm went out over the lop of the hedge and seized the hair of a hoy, whose face was blown out in the effort to shoot peas from his mouth through a long, thin tube known to youth

""aGPorySehrrierMrclairned Isaac. IL was true, for the boy, in order Lo see

over the rather high hedge, had stood upon a huge stone, which just then slipped, and he was left, like Absolam, suspended by Lhe hair.

•• Now cool yer goin' lode? " demanded Isaac.

" Stop here till you let me go," replied the lad, whose .face was the colour of a ripe tomato.

That's true. Now, if I let yer go will yer walk along by the 'edge till yer comes to the gate an' come in 'ere to me? 't

Isaac's grip on the mop of hair relaxed, and in a moment the boy stead by his side. He was a small, sturdy child, with a round, freckled face crowned by very thick hair the colour of a sovereign. His beautiful hazel eyes were raised to Isaac's, quite plainly they said, " What next?"

" Why did yer shoot at me?" 'asked Isaac. - "I-1—just wanted to."

" D'yer always do cool yer want lot " The boy looked thoughtful. " No; not

always." " I shouldn't if I was you," said Isaac;

•' it ain't good for people to always do wet they wants. Now, buzz off."

The hazel eyes still looked into Isaac's. " Please," stammered their owner, " I

was coming to sec if you'd lel me look at your parrot."

" A11' you asked me with a pea shooter. yer name.'

" Crebson. Stanley Crehson." Isaac flushed. •• Wet yer want to see

'inn for? " he snapped. I want Ia hear whai he says."

"'Thal all? " AAA," said Ow Ito, confidentially,

" I've got a lame toad, six white mice, a rabbit with three Iegs, an old raven with two broken claws, and Ginger —" he in-dicated the pup who had followed him, " a tut --"

•' Come on," said Isaac, leading the way to the cottage. Satan got up from his cushion lo parr a welcome, but seeing the dog changed his 11111111, arched his back, and spat viciously. John Wesley, too, seeing his much-detested acquaint-ance of the afternoon, came to the side ef the cage and began to talk. When he was short of a word he used the same ones again, but he never ceased. •

Stanley Crehson might have been listening to the greatest Jiving orator.

Open-mouthed, open-eyed he sal, with his hand on Ginger's collar; that animal took the abuse poured upon him with calm indifference, but growled now and then at the mt.

" My wordi " gasped the boy. " he the limit. If he belonged to me I wouldn't part with him for anything." Isaac's heart warmed to the child. He tilled bask his chair and put his feet on the mantelpiece.

" Fancy being able to do that," said the boy enviously. " We can't put our feet on anything. Everything cpsts Lao much."

" It must be funny, not Wu' able to put yer feet anywhere," shouted Isaac, making himself heard above John Wes-ley's talking, the dog's growling, and the cat's spitting.

" Well, you know, I mean nowhere except the floor, and- who wants to put their feet on the floor? I suppose I'd better be going, now, Mr. Morris'

- Like to see Moses?" " Males?' " My pony. He can beg like a dog." " How jolly." Isaac Look some lumps of sugar from

the cupboard, and the two went together, John Wesley pulling an impertinent head out of Isaac's pocket now and then to stare at Ginger, who trotted behind, Satan bringing up the rear, dignity and suspicion writ large all over him.

Later on Isaac stood at the Ode and watched the boy go down the lane, the Milne sun turning his hair to pure gold.

" 'Ow that little bounder of a man came to 'five a boy like that, I can't think," he murmured.

The old man eased into the west, and, perhaps like Charles Lamb, saw dream children, for Isaac's wife had died soon after their marriage

The old man and the boy became fast friends.. Stanley Crebson spent many happy hours with Isaac and Joshua, fishing, searching the shore for wood, making bows and arrows, or playing with the pets, for though Isaac was over seventy and his face was furrowed, his heart had no wrinkles.

Some weeks later Stanley came rushing into Isaac's garden, where that gentleman was digging potatoes. •

"We're — going — to— live — here — always," he panted, " not just for week-ends, and have a real cottage with fowls. -

" Are the fowls with yer? queried Isaac.

" You know what I mean. Won't it be grand? "

" D'yer mean, yer Dad's eh in' up that Ouse, woe 'e's only just got? "

" Dad's lost a lot of his money." The boy announced this fact as though it were a most joyful piece of news.

" I'll be able to put my feet 011 the mantelpiece now," he added. "Are you coming to the shore?"

" I can't, lad; I must get these balers

"';Vt' 'ell, I'm just off for a swim," said Stanley, who was as much at home in the wales as out of it. He waved his towel, and rushed off singing.

" I don't serpose 'is Dad's so pleased," remarked Isaac to himself as be picked up his fork.

Whilst Isaac and Joshua were hafing dinner a maid in neat uniform came to the open door.

"Is Stanley here, please, Mr. Morris?" "Stanley !" Isaac started pushing

back his chair. " 'E didn't slop 'ere; 'e well to SW1111."

The girl turned pale. "To swim," she echoed. " He isn't) back."

"Tell his Dad we've gone to the shore," said Isaac. "Come on Joshua."

The tide was very high, but under the hot sou the sea was calm.

"Nothin' can't 'rue :apparel to 'ire in a sea like this," said Isaac. " 'E swims like a fish."

" Alight — 'aye— 'ad— cramp," panted Josh., hurrying to keep up with his friend. Wot—can—we—do?"

" Anythin' I I can't abide dein' nothin'."

" Let's gel the boat out an' go along the shore."

The old men were just about to step

into the boat when Isaac pointed over the common. " Look I " he said. Like a man driven mad by fear Mr. Crebson was rush-ing towards them. His pompous manner was gone; his while, dry lips refused to move; his cheeks were ashen. Isaac's dis-like for the little man fled, driven away by a great pity. They assisted him into the boat, and Joshua rowed slowly along the coast. Anxious eyes scanned the cliffs and the great rocks just-under their shelter, whose cruel heads rose ele, the tide.

Isaac looked draws( and haggard; Joshua, always ruddy, was crimson with agitation, though his hands were steady. Mr. Crehson had buried his face in his hands. "My boy 1 " he moaned, ".1. boy I"

" Look! " gasped Isaac. Wet's that? "

Just above the level of the wafer, which frothed in and out of the rocks, was a narrow ledge, and 011 it Isaac's sharp eyes had seen something.

From a small case hanging over his shoulder Mr. Crebson snatched opera glasses.

"It is!" he shrieked. "It's Stanley !" If Joshua had not held him he Would

have leaped into. the water regardless of the fact that he could not swim al all.

" Steady," said Isaac. " We'll lake the heal as near as we can—them rocks won't let as go too near--then I'll swim."

lt was a dangerous exploit, for the rocks, dangerous at any Lime, were doubly treacherous when covered by the tide. Isaac knew it, but he might have been pre-paring for bed, so calmly did he lake off some of his clothes.

Occasionally a wave would lap gently over that unconscious body on the /edge. IL required no imagination to sec what would have happened had the sea been rough_ Carefully Joshua Look the boat as near as he dare to the rocks; slowly Isaac let himself into the water; he dam not jump or dive. It was bnpossible to swim amongst the rocks without getting many hard knocks. Isaac reached the ledge bruised and bleeding, and found the boy quite unconscious, with a badly crushed ankle.

"Right," he called cheerfully. "'ti's only wet."

Then, breathing a fervent prayer, the old man lifted the boy with his left arm, and began his perilous journey to the boat. In and out of those cruel rocks he guided his unconscious burden, hitting himself again and again till the agony was almost unendurable.

Mr. Crebson and Joshua had taken off their coats, They pulled the child info the boat and wrapped him in them.

"Let—me—rose," gasped Isaac; " it'll-keep—toe—warn—"

There was no rowing for Isaac that day. He fainted, and when the little boat reached the cove, where anxious watchers waited with a blanket and a stretcher, it was Isaac who was laid on it.

Mr. Crebson and his bulleecarried the boy. Willing hands look Isaac, and it was a very sad Joshua who followed. They were both taken to Mr. Crebson's house. and Isaac, when he had somewhat re-covered, put his sore, aching body into a hot bath.

After that the old man insisted on going home.

" Satan an' John Wesley'll wonder mot's up." he said.

"But you're not fit to go home," mo-lested Mr. Crebson. "I want you to stay the night."

Thank yer," insisted Isaac, "hut I most go.-

• Very well; I'll lake you in, the car." And so it happened that Joshua, Isaac

and Mr. Crebson sat round the fire in Isaac's collage.

" Caught 'is foot in among them rocks, didn't 'e? " queried Joshua.

" An' just managed to get out an' scramble on that ledge 'afore he fainted," said Isaac.

Mr. Crehson leaned back in his chair and gazed around the spotless, cheaph furnished collage with an expression of

perfect content on his face. " I heard this morning," he said will,

a smile, " that I'd lost a lot of money—it seemed awful—then I forget all about it later when—"

" When yer thought you'd lost sonic-thin' belles than money?" pat in Isaac.

Mr. Crebson nodded. "While see were in that boat," he said,

" looking for—for—" Come vii' me," interrupted Tea,

" loll yer coot yer means." The old

man rose painfully from his chair awl went Lo the collage door, which he flung open.

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METHODIST STORIES BY

SYBIL HADDOCK: " WHEN THE SUN SETS."

Home Miuions. The Committees met at Holborn Hall on

Thursday last, Rev. J. E. Gilbert pre-siding. There was a large attendance. Priority was given to the Missionary Com-mittee. Rev. W. J. Ward laid facts and Noires before the meeting in a very able address which greatly stirred the brethren. Rev. W. M. Kelley strongly supported the appeal made, and pointed out the alternative—increased support or withdrawal from established stations. Rev. J. Johnson proposed a resolution ask-ing all the stations to make a strenuous effort to raise Is. per member beyond what they were raising now. Many spoke in support and pledged themselves to (10 their utmost to make it effective. The allocation of the Sustentation Fund was accepted. A resolution of sympathy with Rev. W. A. Hammond was very sym-pathetically carried. New members of the committee were heartily welcorfied, and the testimonials of three candidates for the ministry were accepted. Rev. F. S. Collinson has done a fine piece of exten-sion work by securing a site of land at Mundell, near Malden, and building a comfortable village church. The applica-tion was somewhat belated, as the church is nearly ready for opening, but the exigencies of the case made speedy work necessary-. An equally good piece of work was the purchase of Letchworth man., helping to give strength and stability to our work. The attention of the sMlions was called to the necessity for insuring the caretakers of our chapels and schools, and to the need for increasing the insur-ance of many of our properties to cover risk by fire. The interest manifested in the work of the District augured well for a very effective winter's work.

Stonelaying at East Winch. A great triumph for linage Methodism

has been achieved at East Windt, King's Lynn Circuit. Our people have wor-shipped for over eighly-live years in in-

conrenicnl rooms of one sort and another, in consequence of which our cause had 'Nearly (lied out. The erection of a chapel hitherto has been made im-possible through the unfriendly altitude of local landowners, who refused to sell land for chapel purposes. The present superintendent minister has recehed the gift of a prominent site in the centre of the village, through the generosity of Slr. J. Muslin. We al once decided to arise and build. With the cause in this village almost extinct, but with no other Free Church nearer than two miles, the pro-ject has been faced by the circuit as a whole. On Wednesday, September MI, the clans of the King's Lynn Circuit gathered in great force Each society—nineteen in 011-10111 a foundation-slope, contributing thereon a 10101 of 1153 7s. Then followed the laying of fifteen stones by private persons, who added another 084 7s. to the funds. One stone was Mid by Miss Alary Trufill, who used the silver trowel presented to her sainted grand-father, the late Woo. Lift, in com-memoration of the fact that he had laid foundation-stones at twenty churches in the King's Lynn Circuit. A great public lea followed, patronised by nearly 400 people. As no building could accommo-date so many people al one time, the evening meeting was held outdoors. Mr. J. Smith, of Loughborough, presided, supported by Revs. Jas. Annison. Geo. E. Rudram, Jas. l'allie, Messrs. A. Hunter, J. C. Youngs and others. The chairman, Who delighted us with references to his lour round mu South African Missions, expressed himself as glad Lo be able to support this venture of faith in connection with real home missionary work.

In submitting the financial statement, II,. Geo. E. Rudram paid tribute to the generous and splendid loyalty of a host of workers. The people had had a mind to work, and the inevitable blessing had followed. The report gave the grand Imo] of P100 raised towards an estimated outlay of about £600.

Convention at Walkden. On Saturday the annual Sunday School.

and Temperance Convention wos held as Walkden. Sunday-school and let )penance workers athinled front all the schools of the circuit. Al the afternoon session, presided over by Rev. S. S. Cobl, ad-dresses were delivered by Rev. F. E. Bioko on " A Study on Stmday.sehool Affairs " and by Rev. S Rowley on A Vital Temper-ante Programme. - Conversotion on the speeches was opened by Councillor F. Lloyd and Mr. W. Rawlinson. Tea was served by the young ladies of the En-deavour. In the evening a great meeting was held, presided over by Rev. Ceorge E mtell. Rousing speeches were, delivered

S. Rowley on "What 1 Saw io, AineynriCa and by 11ev. F. ii. Blake on

Heaven Forgive Cs." A united choir, under the leadership of Mr. I'. Cooke, ren. dared selections front " The Messiah " in a most effective manner. In attendance and quality of meetings the Convention was regarded as one of the best ever held it: the circuit. ft great stimulus was given to all school and temperance work. A nole of hopefulness as to the future pervades the whole circuit. Youitts People's Day and Temperance Sunday are le have special aftenlion, and 3.000 copies of the " Leader Temperance Supplement will be circulated.

October Lesson Course and Nigeria.

Stn,—The teachers and school officials will have noticed that the lessons through-out October are on Nigeria, and that. our work is included in the lesson course. In view of the significance of our work the omtg People's Missionary Department

iod :screlary, C. P. Groves, B.A., eAs, to 1110liale to special series of Lesson Notes dealing with our Peld. The Nolea are suggestive and full of interest, and will be helpful to many of the teachers in their setting of the le:sons. The Y.P.M.D. has printed SJ,000 copies of the Lesson Aids; a copy is to be put in each teacher's 111.1ail,111, and copies to be sent through each superintendent minister to cover all the teachers in all the schools. We hope these will be received in good thole. and I crave your indulgence to make the fart widely known amongst the leachers. It

as a great opport un ity for our leachers nd scholars to get a fuller knowledge of

the splendid endeavours and kichie,einents of that field. The story is one full of thrill and inspiration. We are indebted to Bev. S. Painter, General Sunday School Secretary, for his help in this. and to him we owe also the suggestion that October

the missionary month might be used in the schools for a splendid addition to our fund, and we ere asking that schools shall arrange to raise anavetage of ;Id. per scholar and 6d. per teacher, and so in this difficult time make an added contributi011 of .£5,000. We trust the schools will arrange this, and as so lunch of our work is devoted to the childhood and south tot Africa we expect they Will rally to the great opportunily.—Yours, etc.,

Joao HENRY lints-r, Foreign Smelary.

Holborn Roll, W.C.

Students to Leeds Training College and University.

Sin,—Kindly penult us to say through your valuable paper that studwls coming to Leeds for the Training College and the University Will be made welcome either at Belle Vue-road or Cardigan-road Church. Information from ministers or friends respecting students coming to the Leeds centre will be gratefully received. We are anxious to get Mto touch with the students at once.—Yours faithfully,

(Rev.) It A911111, 43, Ash-grove, Leeds (Bell Vuesroad).

(Rev.) R. Cowin, 133, Victoria-road, Headingley, Leeds (Cardigan-road).

SzPasetram 24, 1925

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 631

" WOMAN'S MAGAZINE:. The October number (1s. net) of this

" Representative Magazine of the Girls and Women of the British Empire " com-mences a new volume, and the Editor has risen nobly to the occasion. First there is an enthralling serial by Ethel Earle, "The ()Id Order Changeth," which Will fascinate hundreds of new renders; then there are complete stories, special articles on such subjects as " Dd Your Fowls Pay? " "Cakes with,. Eggs," " The Wayside Tes-Room: a congenial means Ina liveli-hood," etc., etc.

Continued from Page 629. him to be a man of deep saintliness, whose ministry in the pulpit and M the home was full of graciousness and comfort. A commission was appointed to consider circuit boundaries in certain cases, with a view to the relief of the SustenLation Fund. An application to the General Committee from the Brampton Circuit for permission to sell a chapel at Stainton was regretfully approved.

South Wales. The Comniitlee met al Station-street,

Newport, on Friday, Rev. W. Tootill pre- siding. Them was a very large attend- ance. The incoming ministers were cordially welcomed, and the brethren present responded. References Were made to the death of Mr. D. J. Parfitt, of Blaine; Mr. J. English, of Llandaff North; and Mr. E. Quilford, of Pontnewydd; and letters of sympathy are to be sent to the relatives. The balance-sheet of Connelly New Chapel showed that more than one-half of the cost had been raised. Applica-tions for assistance from the General Chapel Fund were made from Aberavon, cohere extensive renovations had been undertaken—Viney Hill, Pillowell Station '(where the chapel had been re-opened), Trethonms, Nelson Station, and Ystrad, Rhondda Station. Rev. J. S. W. Slanwell attended as a deputation to advocate the necessity of increased revenue for the Missionary Society. In a very illuminat-ing address he skowed how Imperative was the need, and that our present financial embarrassment arose out of the success of our missionary operations. The Committee unanimously decided to urge the stations to respond to the appeal for an average increase of it. per member, and to endeavour to lift the district mis-sionary revenue to at Mast £1,000. It was realised that in the present economic con-ditions this would be a task of consider-able magnitude, but it is hoped to achieve it. Prolonged consideration was given to the application of Nelson and Caerphilly Station for assistance from the 5ustenta-lion Fund, occasioned by the stationing of an 'Approved List minister. Ultimately their application was approved, with a special stipulation in regard to a portion of the sum asked for. The Station-street ladies provided lea and were cordially thanked.

Lynn and Cambridge. The Committees met at Castle-street

Church, Cambridge, Rev. J. W. Whittaker chairman, Rev. J. Crawford secretary. Sympathy was expressed with Rev. 11. T. Corlett in his illness and Rev. A. J. Marsh in the loss of his mother. A hearty wel-come was extended to the ministers who have entered the District. The secretary of the Spiritual Advance Committee ex-pressed appreciationtif the kindness of our people during the week of the March of Witness. The wisdom of organising Home Missionary anniversaries in the summer months was stressed. A panel of willing speakers has been formed. The Vice-President is visiting Stowmarket and Downhara. The District Sunday School, Endeavour. and Temperance Conference is to be held at Thetford on March 13th-151h, 1926. The proposal of a Young People's Week in October, 1926, was heartily en-dorsed. The reports from Aided Stations were very satisfactory. There are evident signs of progress. Arrangements were made for a spesial evangelist to visit Cam-bridge, Ely, Bury, Slowrnarket, Lynn and Wells Circuits during first quarter of next year_ Rev. 'A. E. H. Tucker WIas the special deputation on the missionary ques-tion. His address was listened to with Mat attention. The facts presented and the fervour of the speaker made a deep impression. It was resolved to put forth every effort to secure the necessary in-crease in income. The Committees were

Continued from preceding column. " Look,' he said, pointing to the starry

neavens. Yes couldn't see them stars when the sun was out, could yen? "

"No." the answer came front Mr. Crebson.

" There's lots o' things you can't see till the sun go. down. You thought it was dark when the money went, but loss o' money don't make it as (lark as all Lhat-when yen thought the lad 'ad gone--the sun 'ad set then, 'adn't it? An' it was then yee SaW the stars, wasn't it? "

For answer Mr. Crebson look Isaac's hand and clung to it.

tench the boy there are better things than money, Isaac. You'll help me? ••

so" l :rnvintl..." Isaac spoke like a man taking

entertained to luncheon by the ladies of Castle.street Church. The ministers con-sidered the group insurance question and decided against the Prudential scheme, but expressed a desire that o Connexional scheme should be devised, preferably linked up with the 1.P.F.S., with com-pulsory contributions from the nrinistem, thus making all Connexional appeals un-necessary. The scheme should also in-clude sickness.

Manchester. The Manchester District Sunday School

Committee met on Saturday, Rev, F. Humble presiding. IL was reported that Rev. T. Bullock will represent Christian Endeavour at Lhe Annual District Conven-tion in February, and Mr. Horace Bushell will represent Temperance work. Rev. J. H. Richmond, examination secretary, was welcomed to his new office. Steps were taken to share in the Easter School for Teachers to be held at Southport. The Annual District Convention will be held at Moss-lane, Manchester, Dr. Peake will preside, and Professors Humphries, Wardle, and Lee, the High Master of Man-chester Grammar School, and Rev. S. Palmer Will take part. Great expectations are being entertained of Miss Bosons' forthcoming visit as Primary Demonstra-tor. The Young Crusaders' League is to he commended to all the schools.

Devon and Cornwall. The committees met al Plymouth 011

Wednesday, when there was a good attendance. The first meeting was of special :Merest to ministers, re group in-surance question. IL was ultimately omided to ask the General Committee to place the present Benevolent Fund upon a permanent basis, and with a fixed corn-puts./ payment by all ministers, along with equitable rules to guide the diski. :lotion of benefits. Rev. H. Chamberlain presided. A hearty welcome 'Co. given to new ministers coming into the dis-trict 1100s. G. W. Ennos, R. F. West-- month, B.A , W. T. Edwards, R. J. W. Hall, lay agent at Teignmouth and Daw- lish. Letters of sympathy sent to the widow and family of the late W. Harris of Cambome Station and Rev. N. Bocock through a cycle accident. By the unex. peeled removal of Iler. W. G. Rutherford the Rev. II. Chamberlain was nominated as G C.D., Rev. C. Wacey as district school secretary, and Rev. G. W. Ennos as En. (leavens secretary. The missionary mat-ters were quickly dealt with, and season-al. nine devoted to the increased mis-sionary r,enue as introduced by Rev. Stanley Buckley. A conversation followed, the meeting resolving itself to endeavour to raise the district portion of the increase asked for.

York and Scarborough. The Committees met at Mallon on Wed-

nesday, Rev. P. Myers presiding. A wel-come was given to three ministers who have entered the district this year. Per-mission was given to the Betlale Circuit to dispose of an old chapel that has been replaced by a new building. The death of llev. D. Rogers came as a great shock to the district. Mr. Rogers removed from us in July. A resolution of sympathy was passed amid deep feelings. A committee was appointed to prepare legislation on Question 22 of the Circuit Report. Rey. F. H. Edwards attended on behalf of the Missionary Committee to appeal for a large increase in missionary enema. Ina very effective address Mr. Edwards told of the success of our work in Africa, the great opportunity in Nigeria, and the very grave financial situation that had arisen owing to the success of our work. floe policy of extension was a necessary one, and the need for a forward movement in Nig,erik an urgent one. The policy of the Home Missionary Committee as far as it has matured was set before us. Its claims are no less urgent than those of Africa. £10,000 more is needed if we are to main-tain our present position and move for-ward. Failing this increase there must be a measure of retreat. No resolution was passed, but we felt pledged to raise the money. Some 'circuits have already made their plans for Is. per member in-crease. Each member of the committee is prepared to see this matter through. Arrangements were made for the Scholars' Examination and the visit of Miss Bosons. The ministers discussed the circular on insurance. Opinions were varied. Some support was given to the scheme, but the general opinion was that any scheme should he compulsory and in-clude sickness, early superan111131i011 through sickness, as well as death.

Mr. John Dodd. The passing of John Dodd. of Essington,

Bloxwich Circuit, leaves a big gap, for be was a giant physically and spiritually. Born at Osbaston, to village in Shropshire, he lived much in the open-air. He became farm bailiff at Holy Bank, Essington, in 1895, and was highly esteemed by his men and hie masters. Converted at eighteen, he became a local preacher at twenty, and was for many years class•leader and trust treasurer. Tle leaves a widow, who is a loyal and lions. supporter, and a son, John, the organist, good su,essur to his father as treasurer.

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

Thursday, September 24, 1925.

Notes and News. As Trotsky Sees Us. make increasingly clear that the difference

b As a nation we need no longer pray for between the two wings is a fundamental power

to see ourselves as others see us. difference of degrees of heal. The Coin- munist policy. is the abolition of Parlia-mentary self-government and the dictator-ship of the proletariat. The policy of the Labour Party is the achievement of its ideals by the ordered processes of estab-lished democratic govermnent. The spirit as well as the resolutions of the Trades Union Congress at Scarborough have given the impression that the organised workers of this country are swinging over to the Communists' way of thinking. It is to. be doubled whether they were fully conscious of the, implica-tions of their actions. It will be the duty of the Labour Party Conference to bring that home to them, and it may he trusted to As it. Sooner or later the great mass or trade unionists will have to make up their minds whether they will follow wreckers who have nothing to offer but chaos, or leaders who bare already lifted their political and industrial status to a level undreamed of a quarter of a century ago. Next week's Conference may not go very far toward this, but it will surely cast a shadow.

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The " others " are not shy about opening their hearts, and if what they display does not flatter our vanity, then we must make the best of it. The latest candid friend to tell as what he thinks about our past, present and future is Trotsky He has just published a book about us, so con-cerned is he about our well-being, and in a special preface to the American edition he lets himself go. According to Trotsky we are doomed. We are already in the grip of the fate that is to squeeze us while. The stale of capitalist disintegration, he lolls us, has already begun, and England is heading rapidly toward an era of great revolutionary upheavals. lie does not even suggest that Russia will come to our aid, in the hour of our undoing, by giving us the benefit of her experience in stable world-building. He goes so far as to

That Russia will in any way be responsible for our downfall. In this re-gard his modesty is almost overwhelm-ing. No, let it be known far and wide, it is not Moscow that is sealing Britain's fate, but New York. Our jugular is not to be severed by the keen edge of a Com-munist's scimitar. We are to be strangled by the noose and knot of American eco-nomic pressure. But lest this comforting doctrine should induce the Americans to think more highly of themselves than they ought to think, Trotsky bids them beware. They will see the ruin of their European sister, presumably, without a pang, and for a time they will wax fat and flourishing. But their lime will come. The American proletariat will see to that. And after that Russia will sweep the crumbs of the bankrupt nations into her capacious basket and all will be peace. No, we need not pray to be told what others think about us. They tell on without prayer.

Another Slave-Market Closed. Every now and again we get a glimpse

of the uttermost edge of the Empire over which the sway of England is felt. Such a glimpse is given in the notification to the League of Nations of an arrangement made between the Government of Burma and local chiefs in the Hukwang Valley in Upper Burma. On the Chino-Durmese frontier, in a region most difficult of access and a hundred miles from the rail-road, live the Shan, the Kachin and the Naga tribes. Nominally they am under British rule, but they have retained their immemorial customs of slavery and human sacrifice, believing that any inter-ference, especially with the tailor, would bring upon their heads the vengeance of the gods. To these tribes went Sir Har-court. Butler, the Lieutenant-Governor of Burma, bearing the torchlight of civilisa-tion. It was a strange adventure, using as means of influence a gramophone and fireworks, as well as presents and a durbar. Valuable as these aids were to diplomacy, the liberation of three thousand slaves was not achieved until Sir Harcourt was able to assure the chiefs that the object he sought had a price which the Slate was prepared to pay, and hard cash triumphed where pinwheels and roman candles bad failed. Sir Harcourt insisted that hurnan sacrifice must cease, and it was made clear that a British officer would visit the region annually to see that it did. IL is not to be expected that everything promised will be fulfilled, es anything like supervision is out of the question, hut Lhe Governor is to be congratulated on having made a beginning.

The Labour Party Conference. A thousand delegates assemble in Liver-

pool next week for the annual Conference of the Labour Party. An agenda of 83 closely printed pages, together with a long annual report, give some idea of what must be dealt with in the four days et meeting. It is expected that the Com-munists will renew their allempt to secure affiliation, and it is certain that they will seek to pass amendments giving Communistic colouring to Labour policy. lo the doing of these things they will hasten the inevitable conflict that is brew-ing within the Labour Party. It will

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Mr. Chamberlain and China. II Mr. Chamberlain had been trying to

do his work badly he could not have suc-ceeded more completely than by his speech at the luncheon given to the British dele-gates to the Conference which is to revise the Customs tariff of China, and other matters of international importance. We may be partly to blame, but we are not wholly to blame for the anger China has displayed against as in recent months. Nor are we to be held responsible for the delay in carrying out the promises made by the Powers at Washington in 1922. At the some lime, although China's atti-tude toward us is irrational, nothing is to be gained by increasing her irritation, as Mr. Chamberlain's solemn and com-placent lecturing is calculated to do. China has a grievance which nobody denies. The war liberated her from a part of il, and that which remains is in consequence more humiliating to bar pride than before, and she looks upon sic as the chief offender. What matters most at the moment is that the grievance should be removed, and that we should be eager to remove it. On its lowest level we have much to gain by this, and NIr . Chamberlain had a fine opportunity of proving to China that we were out to do it. Chinn will be in a better mood to give us credit for what is due to us when she is fast-free from her hated entangle-ments. In dealing with the Orient me want imagination as well as honesty. Mr. Chamberlain's imagination must have deserted him aL a lime when it was most needed.

The Land. The war has brought many changes and

its consequences are driving us to many more, not the least of which will be the future cultivation of the land. In his

speech last week Mr, Lloyd George drove home this truth with irresistible logic. Heavy taxation has destroyed the old land-lordism, and the springing up of' indus-tries in countries to which we formerly sent our goods is destroying much of our trade. A remedy most be found for both. Nothing is gained by crying over spilt milk, and no lamentation will restore the old order. We have gained something in Thal all the responsible parties in lbe State are eagerly and soberly searching for o solution to both problems, and Mr. George's speech is an indication of the Liberal proposals. The Slate must assume the rOle of landlord and •act ns banker to agriculture. It must encourage the farmer, the small-holder, and the

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London Forward! OUTLINING THE PROBLEM.

London is the pride of its natives, the fascination of its settlers, and a mystery to all. Incidentally, it is Primitive Methodism's special problem. Much that seems casual, and humanly speaking, accidental, has marked our history in the Metropolis, or it has largely been an affair of personal initiative. Fifty years ago Thomas Jackson spent his first Sunday morning in London, conducting, single-handed, an open-air meeting on Mile End Waste, and dreaming all -she while of a great Primitive Methodist Mission in Whitechapel. Twenty years passed, and then the reading of a newspaper adver-tisement materialised the dream. To-day there stands in Whitechapel our most valuable denominational property, a memorial to a splendid personal initiative and a still finer faith. In the Old Kent-road there is enshrined in stone a vision of that peerless preacher, James Flanagan. What shall be said of the chapel-building proclivities of Richard Blair? If you want to see the monument of George Shapcott, while he still fives, you have only to look around Kilburn, Willesden and Wembley. We are glad, too, to record that the labours of these giants were vastly aided by the munificence of the Isle Sir IV. P. Hartley, and the co-operation of a host of "zealous unpaid volunteers."

The era of purely personal initiative has passed. Perhaps because initiative is a rarer quality now than formerly. Cer- tainly because of its inadequacy for the new situation. The Conference this year heartily decided that We shall bear a worthy share of responsibility for exten- sion work in London. To this end, as thoroughly representative committee has been formed to carry forward a great movement. In such a venture much depends upon who is appointed to organise and supervise the work. The Ilev. J. T. Barkby is the choice of the Conference; the best choice that could be made. He believes in the movement, and has given proof of his faith by a magnifi-cent donation. Mr. Barkhy's whole record Is one of uninterrupted progress. At Nelson, Ilarrogate, and Southport the results of his work abide. His brilliant term as missionary secretary witnessed unprecedented prosperity. The fact that he has spent no ministerial term in London means that he brings a fresh mind to the most alluring problem of his career. In the present crisis this is pre-eminently necessary. Mr. Barkby has no commitments, but with a perfectly free mind will investigate conditions and make recommendations.

Though the first meeting of the Con-ferentially appointed committee will not be held until next week, Mr. Barkby, realising the value of ministerial co-operation, invited the London ministers to an informal conference at Holborn Hall on Friday last. During his introductory address it became quite evident that he laws the clearest ideas as is the objects the new committee should pursue. He desires to aid in a revitalising of some London churches, though in this connection he could not withhold the compliment that " there are churches in London as much alive as any in the provinces." On the other hand, there are some poor build-ings with poorer congregations, and a sad lack of spiritual vigour. It may be in the interest of the Kingdom that some at these should be closed. Isle. Barkby humbly but fearlessly faces the problem of the churches that will remain. He thinks that the committee will Lake in hand the question of increasing the ministerial staff, and will organise assist-ance in the evangelistic activity of the churches. the mutter of circuit re-group-ing is urgent, for many London circuits are too small, and as a denomination we have more than twice thy number of single-preacher stations than our friends Ihe Wesleyans. Finally, the committee will make recommendations in the selec-tion of new sites, and the erection of new buildings. It will do more titan recom- mend; it will raise money. The mini- mum aimed al is £25,000 at the rate of £5,000 a year. This money will mainly go in liberal grants to new projects. .lt is realised that life. Barkby 's Lask is a b

have 55e. Very earnestly he said "We no machinery. It has to be created.

" 1 least we 110W have a committee whose sole concern is the weal of London churches. Will London itself rally? " And London, through its ministers, eagerly announced, " Yes." London has tin chance to answer for itself, In

Holborn Hall, on - Wednesday, October 21st, there Will be a great public inauguration of the Forward Movement, a great demon-stration of our forces, unique in the vast-ness of its object, and unsurpassed in its spirit and vigour. During the meeting on Friday hearty words of commendation were spoken by Ilevs. IV. Al. Kelly, E. J. T. Bagnall, J. Johnson, W. Potter, J. Lind-

saayh s C. Ii. Buck. In moving a vole of thanks to Mrs. Barkby at the lea-labl. Rev. Thomas Jackson made the interesting disclosure that his mode of life enabled him to give two-thirds of his salary away, and offered a gift of £100 to the fund. -

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THE GENEVA CONFERENCE.

By our Special Correspondent. The International Conference on certain

important temperance problems held at Geneva from September 1st to 3rd was a great success. Twenty-six nations were represented, and len governments sent observers, and representatives of the League of Nations and the International Labour Bureau were also present. A number of leading representatives of the Temperance Movement in this country were present, including: The Right Hon. Leif Jones, Mr. G. B. Wilson (U.K.A.), Rev. Henry Carter (Temperance Council of Christian Churches), fate. F. C. Linlleld and Mr. A. E. Blackburn (Native Races Committee), Mr. J. W. Hopkins (I.O.G.T.), Miss Slack (W.W.C.T.U.), and others. Three pro-blems came under consideration ,—(1) Liquor and native races, as to which the Conference resolved that all intoxicating liquors and not merely trade spirits should be prohibited without discrimination of race or colour. (2) The smuggling of alcoholic liquors, as to which serious matter suggestions for the consideration of Governments were drawn up to secure as far as possible the suppression of this nefarious traffic. (3) The conflict of laws as to which the Conference resolved that every nation should have the right La pass legislation on grounds of domestic hygiene restricting or prohibiting the liquor traMc within its borders without interference by other nations. The pressure put by France and Spain upon Norway and Iceland re-spectively to secure the importation of alcoholic liquors contrary to the domestic legislation of these countries has been a crying scandal.

The unanimity with which the resolu-tions were passed was very remarkable, and one could not help realising the changed outlook of our Continental friends on this important subject. The wine-growing- countries have, of course, a diffi-cult problem to face with serious economic considerations. The movement in favour of Local Option in Germany has developed enormously during the past year or two, and the success of the campaign held dur-ing the spring in its support went far be-yond the hopercrf its promoters. Despite the obvious diMcul ties which present themselves in this and other countries to the securing of advanced temperance legis-lation, the movement is unquestionably making great advances among the peoples of the civilised world, and one is not sur-prised that the liquor trade in all lands is becoming anxious as to the future.

Mr. Thomas P. Cook. A.R.S.M. At the early age of twenty-three, and with

tragic suddenness at TeddingLon, the death occurred of Thomas Parker, " Tom," the second son of Rev. T. end Mrs. Cook, of Long Eaton. Tom was born at Scotter, Lincs., end gave early promise of a brilliant career. He Was educated at the Grimsby Municipal College and the Royal School of Alines. Ho carried all before him. Ho won the Grimsby Borough University Scholar- ship,

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Great interest is being aroused in a "Young People's Campaign for the King-dom of God" which is being organised by the Hull and District Endeavour under the presidency of the Rea. W. Jacques. Every minister in the cite has been in V iled to give " 1'0(1111 " a foremost place in his messages next Sunday. Rev. II. C. Poole. of Christ Church, IVestinill-ster, and President of the World's Sunday School Association, will conduct the cam-;snaps on September 29th, 30th. and Min-ima. 1st. Dr. Poole will Ise given a eivir re-

ception in the Guildhall. He will address inid-day meetings in large factories, and

conduct services in the evenings. The evening meeting on September 30th will be specially devoted to •' Athletes." Many leading citizens, including the Right Von. T. It. Poems, P.C., the three Hull profes-sional football cloths, and several of the amateur leagues have promised support. Every registered player in the city and district will be sent a personal invitation to attend, and by this means it is hoped to secure the presence of many who are not associated with any of the Churches.

. . . . . . . . The success of the Missionary Revenue

Increase Campaign in the Scotland Dis-trict is now practically assured. The Dis-trict Secretary's allocation of the required amount among the Churches was unani-mously approved at the Committee last week, whereupon ex-Bailie J. Gray, J.P., generously undertook to double each station's increase up to an aggregate of 4:100. It is gratifying also to record that the financial result of the recent Conven-tion—over £140—is in advance of last year's splendid success. In view of the continued industrial depression on Clyde-side, these facts are not only pleasing but inspiring.

. . . Miss G. E. Harrison, of the Jamestown

Girls' Institute, West Africa, arrived home on furlough on Thursday last, and received an enthusiastic welcome at Mount Tabor Church, Birkenhead. The Rev. W. E. Ferndale presided, and voiced the congratulations of the church upon Miss Harrison's return and her continued health during her term of successful ser-vice. A telegram of felicitation was also read from the Rev. E. E. Pritchard, of Adadia, and greetings were conveyed from the Liverpool District Com-mittee. Miss Harrison delighted the company with her vivid descriptions, and made a telling appeal for the 20 per cent increase in the missionary revenue. Very impressive was her account of the joy with which one who has for months been cut off from a white man's religious service is again privileged to participate

in the worship of the Homeland. Miss Harrison is full of praise of the girls of the Institute, and sees possibilities of far-reaching magnitude.

.. . The Rev. G. Whidrani, who is now in

Bournemouth with his son, Rev. Shirley Windram, preached on two occasions recently to excellent congregations in our Winton church there. Although eighty years of age, his sermons made a pro-found impression. We are glad to know that Rev. S. Windram is recovering from his breakdown in health.

. . . . . Rev. Sam Rowley, Central Hall, Brad-

ford, has already received a number of orders for the special Temperance Supple-ment of the Leader, which will be issued

on October 15th. All orders for copies should be sent to him direct at Central

-Hall, Bradford. The price is 30s. per 1,000 copies.

. . . . . . . The numerous friends of Sir Thomas

Robinson at Cleethorpes and throughout the denomination will he glad to learn Thal he is making rapid headway towards recovery. Since the Conference Sir Themas has been very unwell, and for the past fortnight has been in the care of a London specialist, whose treatment has proved very successful. At a meeting of the General Committee Sir Thomas was assured of the sympathy of the whole church in his illness and its prayers for his recovery.

While Rev. Albert Cole, of Chester, es-as recently on a visit to his brother, Rev. W. T. Cole, at Sheffield, he had the mis-fortune to break his leg, and had to be taken to the Royal Infirmary. It was foetid to be a compound fracture, neces-sitating a prolonged stay in the bon-tiotion. Mooch sytnpathy has been ex-pressed by his circuit officials. His many friends will be pleased to know that the process of healing is follow ing ils manna] course. though many weeks must elapse before he is able to return home.

An interesting service was held on Sunday evening in DukinfielLI Church, Stalybridge Circuit, arranged by the minister and leaders. Some thirty young people. who had been members on trial some months, were received into "full membership," and this special service was arranged to mobile!), receive them. Rev. W. E. Wehley addressed the young people,

after which Sir. G. Green gave an address to the church. The minister presented the young people with certificates of mem-bership, after which an impressive com-munion service was conducted, in which over 100 members look part.

The church at Chopwell, Burnopfield Circuit, having had one building destroyed through colliery subsidence and another by at ctrcsaucitloiSgulonn011tUteT'le new building is to be of stone, and will he larger than the earlier erections. The second building was destroyed at an hour when the Women's Missionary Auxiliary should have been assembled within it for its monthly meeting, and the Auxiliary is taking a keen interest fn the new struc-ture, and will he one of the largest sup-porters of the foundation-slope ceremony. The colliery is idle through an industrial dispute, but the members arc using their time in voluntary labour, and will can, out a lull programme, in which they will have the support of the entire circuit.

. . . . . . . . Addressing the Great Yarmouth

Brotherhood last Sunday on John Stuart Mill's aphorism that " one man with con-victions is worth more than ninety-nine with mere opinions," Rev. Joseph Maland expressed his deep concern at the apathy of the churches of England and America regarding the ruthless warfare being waged by the French and the Spaniards against the Riffs, who had simply asserted their right to break away from the tyrannous overlordship of Spain and France, in harmony with the principle of self-determination proclaimed as the right of all peoples by the leading statesmen of America and Britain—in particular during

the Great War. Referring to appalling impotency of the Church, the speaker quoted approvingly from a recent article in the "Times," that too many "give opinions the plate of convictions, and mistake the shibboleths of convention for the realities of life."

. . . . . . . Rev. E. Clements has been appointed

Nonconformist chaplain to the Wolver-hampton Union. Though himself amongst. the " unhoused," he is courageously facing an uphill task on his circuit. Housing difficulties are as acute in Wol-verhampton as elsewhere.

. . . At a meeting recently held al Redearth-

road Church, Darwin, Mr. James Kay, who has rendered distinguished service to both church and school, was presented with a suitably inscribed gold watch. In making the presentation Ald. J. Cocker, J.P., paid a great tribute to Mr. Key's life and character, as also slid Rev. F. Merlon Blake and representatives of the churches and schools in site circuit. At the Quar-terly Meeting encouraging reports were given of the circuit's prosperity and arrangements made for a vigorous winter's campaign. Excellent papers on Sunday-school work were read by Mr. Frank Kay, B.Sc., and others, at the recent Circuit School Conference. 'the discussion which followed move!: very keen and helpful.

. . . . . . As a -result of the activities of the

Middlesbrough Free Churches, the licen-sing magistrates refused to grant an ex-tension of drinking facilities during the period of the local carnival. Aluch anxiety had been felt by those who had been con-cerned to preserve sobriety and moral cleanliness during the carnival week because the brewers' application was for privileges that lohd keen granted in other towns. Moreover, Middlesbrough has en-joyed a certain distinction, in that women are not allowed to be served with drink in any of its public houses. and it was feared That such an embargo, which is only a local compact, would be removed. The Court in which the application se-as heard wos packed with supporters of the Temperance cause, several of when were prepared to speak to the resolutions that had been handed in. The magistrates, however, required no further nssurance than such a demonstration of solidarity, and the application was refused with a unanimous vote.

Birmingham Fourth Quarterly Meeting carried thd following resolution very heartily: "Thal this Quarterly %feeling of the Birmingham Fourth Circuit extends its hearty congratulations to Rev. I. Dorricolt on his attainment of his diainond jubilee as a minister. During the long period of sixty years he has main-tained the highest traditions of the minis-try. He has been a competent student and an able preacher of the Word and a capable administrator of circuit affairs. His work abides in this and other districts in the memories of many friends and in

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lives made better by his work. We pray for Will every blessing during the re-mainder of his life, and al the end the peace of God." Mr. Derricott celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of his ministry by preaching on the Sunday evening to an appreciative congregation at Bournbrook, Birmingham Fourth, Rev. G. Forstaier tookDie rest of thy service, Mr. Dorricott preaching for nearly thirty minutes a see. noon which was marked by much. power and which sounded in unmistakable fashion the true evangelical note.

. . . Asa result of the successful Preachers'

Convention eorly in the Year, when Dr. Lynehem (^resident U.M. Conference)

ted Ripley, it has been declared that the local preachers belonging to the Wesleyan, Primitive Methodist and United Methodist Churches in the Ripley and district area should form at " Methodist Preacher, Fellowship," holdingsmeetings regularly. The next meeting will he held in October at Swanwick, when, after a devotional and sacramental service, Rev. 0. P. Rousefell (chairman of the Notts U.M. District) will speak on " The Message of the Church to Lhe Present Age." The discussion is to be opened by a Wesleyan local preacher. All the Methodist churches and circuits near are expected to be represented. Rev. W. Green (P.M.), Ripley, has been electwl president; all the superintendent minis. ters of the neighbouring Methodist cir-cuits vice-presidents; with Mr. E. Leslie Armstrong tWesteyan), of Swanwick Heyes, secretary.

Oldham Fourth Circuit has given warm welcome to their three new minis-ters, Revs. C. Moore, J. Bettis and A. Gib-son. This circuit was obliged by the last Conference to take out a third approved list minister, and it was greatly feared that in consequence of trade depression they would have to apply to the Suslenta-lion Fund for assistance. Such is the im-pression made by the ministers that the circuit decided to raise the money required. There has been a splendid response, and at the Quarterly Meeting the circuit steward was able to state that. after paying the ministers above the mini-mum and meeting all other expenses, they had a balance in hand of over £9. A spirit of optimism prevails, and the circuit, cal by the able superintendency of Rev. C. Moore, is looking forward to a period of prosperity.

We learn with pleasure that Rev. John Turner, of Warminster, is improving. II: is now taking short walks, and the doctor has ordered him away for a change. Mr. Turner has been much cheered by the great sympathy that has been extended lo him in his illness.

Al the close of the public meeting held in connection with the harvest thanks-giving services at Ealing on Monday there was a very happy function in the presen-tation of a secretarial bureau to Mr. G. W. Brooks in recognition of his long services as trust secretary and society steward, which positions he has held for nine years and twenty years respectively. Mr. F. Read made the presentation, and Mr. J. Green, Rev. E. J. T. Bagnall and Rev. C. Slanyer spoke of the faithful service ren-dered and of the high esteem in which Mr. Brooks was held. In a,characteristic reply Mr. Brooks referred to his long association with the church and of its growing pros-perity. Mrs. Brooks was also presented with a pair of silver vases. Ealing Church owes much to its capable and loyal officials.

By kind permission of Mr. and Airs. R. Shell, a second successful garden parts was recently held by Belvedere Society in the grounds of " Rutland Gale." Glorious weather contributed in no small measure to the success. A fancy dress parade for children proved a great attraction, and the judges, Mrs. A. Press and Mrs. R, W. Russell and Miss C. Russell, had no easy task in awarding the prin.. The Fellow-ship Orchestra, under Mr. Ruck, again did excellently. In the evening the orchestra, and several friends who C011-

tributed solos, gave a most delightful open-air concert. The minister, Rev. D. Patton, heartily thanked all who had worked so willingly and so successfully.

• . . . . • Rev. A. Wilkes has accepted the mom-

mous invitation to the Paisley Church to continue his ministry there until the Con-ference of 1128.

An inlersesting event in connection wdlh the Middlesbrough Second Circuit recently Look place at Heatherfleld, the residence of Mrs. Wilson. Three years ago Mrs. Wilson, then seventy-nine years of ege.

634 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER

Tee Vice-Paesiecarr's Eacecemercre.— September 27th, Wellingborough; 30th, Salisbury,

The Vice-President of Conference, Alderman W. Escort Morse, J.P., has been adopted as the Liberal candidate for the Parliamentary Division of Salisbury.

. . . • . . • The opening of the new church in Park-

avenue, Northampton, has been attended by phenomenal success. A local nows- poper under the large headlines "Big Congregation," " Hundreds turned away from New Church," says: "There were astonishing scenes at the new Primitive Methodist Church in Park-avenue when Sunday services were held for the first time. In the evening the seating accom-modation, which provides for about 650, proved quite inadequate to lake the 1,000 ur more people who attended. As early as five o'clock the congregation had begun to assemble outside the church. The doors were opened specially early, and within Monty minutes the building was packed. Every available space was taken. and 150 extra chairs were carried in and placed in every vacant spot. People were silting all round the pulpit and hi the choir stalls, and the Communion steps were crowded. Some sat on the floor, other stood, some remained outside in the porch, and several hundreds had to be refused admittance." The morning began with a Communion service al 7.30, and 143 attended. Rev. J. J. Reeves conducted. Others taking part were Revs. J. H. Saxton, H. T. Wigley, G. Harrison, J. AL Gunson, and S. A. Marsh. At the morning service every seat in the church was occupied, and Rev. J. H. Saxton year an inspiring message. On Slonday evening Mr. E. W. Davis, the Trustees' Secretary, was in attendance to let sittings, and 150 seals were let in less than two hours. IL is an auspicious beginning.

. . s . . . . The denominational editor, Rev. E.

McLellan, presented his programme of the magazines for 1920 to the Book Com-mittee last Thursday, when it was most highly eulogised. Following Mr. Sletellan's outline of the syllabus of con-lends the following resolution was heartily approved : " That we adopt with please, the magazine programme for 1.126. The variety of topics and writers should provide a series of articles and stories of interest and attractiveness to our people. We cordially commend the programme to our ministers and the Church generally, and urge that into all the 11011IeK of our people some of the magazines should be taken. We con- gratulate the editor on his programme, and express the hope that the circulation of the magazines may be worthy of it."

. . . . . . . The Rev. and Mrs. T. Cook, of Long

Eaton, arc passing through a peculiarly mournful experience by the tragic death of their younger son, Thomas, which took place under distressing circumstances on Saturday, September 121h. Young Mr. Cook was a research chemist in the ex-perimental metallurgical works at Twi-lling., London. He was found dead in Ilse laboraMry, to which he had returned in the evening, for the purpose, it is sup-posed, of completing some unfinished experimental work. He was alone, and it is I hough t —f rem evidence at the inquest —that he had fainted, probably from the fumes of some poisonous gas, and having fallen with his head in a dis-torted position against the wall, had suffocated through the tightness of the collar on the throat, and died about eight lours before the accident became known. The verdict nos " Death by accidental slrangulat ion." Mr. Cook was a young, unmarried man of exceptional ability and promise. Great things were expected of 'inn. The deep and lender sympathy of the whole of our Church goes out towards Slr. and Mrs. Cook, who are both held in the highest esteem by a very wide circle of friends.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 635 SEPTEMBER 24, 1925 _ - - - decided to hold a garden party annually

for our missionary funds. The first effort raised £20, and the second surpassed that. Last Wednesday 's gathering was a most happy occasion, and this time £25 is assured. The effort is entirely a personal one, most of the money being the proceeds of Mrs. Wilson 's hand-craft.

. . . . . The Leeds District Committee learned

with pleasure of the satisfactory progress in the condition of Rev. W. Fidoe, who is a brother much esteemed by alt, and whom work warrants the fullest apprecia-tion. It was with regret that his resigna-tion of the secretaryship of the District Building Committee was accepted. Rev. .1. W. Clifford, M.A., was nominated to fill the office.

The quarterly meeting of the Sunder-land and District Church Council Was held at Ryhope on Saturday. The 'sermon was preached by lim. J. W. Richardson, who gave a fine interpretation of the Eternal Christ. Arrangements were made to hold a conference at the December meetings on the question of Christian Fellowship, with special reference to the class meeting and modern demands. In the evening a splendid Endeavour rally was presided over by Rev. W. H. Campbell (President of Council), and forceful ad-dressers were delivered by Rev. J. W. Richardson and Mr. Thomas Campbell.

. . . .... Messrs. George Taylor and Joseph Green

were the recipients of gifts of books at the Stanley Circuit Quarterly Meeting, in re-cognition of fifty years of loyal and faith-ful service in the church.

One of the most interesting Rents of business for Primitive Methodists at the annual meetings of the Girls' Life Brigade was the appointment of 3 committee to draft a proposal for adapting the organisa-tion 011 its junior side to village needs. Our columns have already announced that the Connexional Sunday-school Committee has recommended village schools to adopt the Junior Life Brigade, whose member-ship is open to both boys and girls, and the secretary of the Young Ca-usaders' League has issued a descriptive circular for the use of secretaries. This denomina-tional enterprise has evoked in Brigade circles both appreciation and activity, and the committee appointed by the G.L.B. will consider and report on the carrying of the Primitive Methodist idea into other religious communities and generally throughout rural schools.

. . . . . . . In connection with the Quarterly School

Council of the Lewis Sixth Circuit a line conference was held last week al Silver Itoyd Hill. The Vicar of Manley, Rev. H. Lovell Clarke, M.A., gave a thoughtful and stirring address 011 " A ChiTd's Ques-tionings," to a large audience. The chair-man, Mr. W. W. Turar, and Revs. J. W. Clifford, M.A., and F. H. Shimmin, with others, took part. The circuit is !oohing forward to the visit of Miss Bossons in November, and the winter campaign has thus started with enthusiasm and hope.

Rev. W. H. Dixon's ministry at Wilton is energetic and daring. Through his initiative the chapel at heartland has been reopened' with cheering results. The building has been closed for two years, and the question of selling it has often leer discussed. Mr. .Dixon 's work is greatly appreciated by his people.

'the new Whitehall-road Church, Gates-head, is to be opened on October 3rd. Ileys. A. Baldwin and W. Younger being the special preae.hera,

..... The following young people connected

with the Great Yarmouth First Circuit have successfully passed the Cambridge Senior examination: Sidney Trelt, Great Ormsby (with honours); Jones Cossey, Scralby; Ben Spink, Great Ormsby; Jack Ball, The Temple; Cyril Fisk, The Temple (with honours). Oxford Senior : Kathleen Belt, Ivy Snow (with honours), Mamie Lewis, Vera Billington, all of Temple Church; and Myrtle Wright, Deccles-road. County Minor Scholarship: Gertie Great Ormsby. In the recent County Court Clerks' Civil Service examination, Mr. W. L. Wright, Beceles-road, school aa'retary, headed the list for England and Wales by a margin of sixteen points.

111 the recent examination of the Joint Matriculation Board, Elizabeth Fluyton was successful in gaining matriculation with distinction in French. Miss Huyton, who is only sixteen years old, is a scholar Mour school at Crawford village (St. Helens Circuit), and a, member of the church.

Kind

Hearts.

A 1. The other ay I said to a friend " How

are you to-day? " And quick as a flash he answered "I'm Al." That brought to my mind a story of something that happened during the war. Two of our soldiers, badly wounded, lay beside a dying German. " What would I not give for a drink? " said one soldier to the other. The German undostood, for our word " drink " is very like theirs—only they spell if with a " t." The soldier who told the story said: " The German kept saying 'Here'—pointing to his side." Our men thought he wanted lift-ing up, as after a while one of them managed to raise himself and give him a pull. Then he discovered that the German was lying on his water-bottle, and this he held to the dying man's lips. But the German refused it, saying, " No, not nae—I die—you drink." He did die, and our men gave him a proper burial. They put up a cross at the head of his grave, and they fastened to it a piece of paper on which was written the inscrip-tion " Al." "Paper was scarce," said the soldier, " but we wanted to put up something." And in that way they paid their tribute to the sympathy and generosity of the dying man, even though he was an enemy and a stranger.

Amongst all the people who have ever lived, Jesus has been described as "Al," and He teaches us to be brave and strong, and also gentle and kind and thoughtful for others. A' little girl in Canada was seen one winter struggling through the snow every day that she might spend an hour with an old sick woman to whom her visits were like those of the angels. She was a bright, golden-haired child, and her heart went out in pity to the poor, lonely woman. And someone wrote this poem about her:

" Somebody " came Lo see " Nobody " once,

" Nobody 's " poor, you know; And Nobody's old, and " Nobody's "

sad, So Somebody " came through the

snow. " Nobody's " days were a little dark,

Like autumn days with rain; When " Somebody " came it was sun-

shine showers, Which glistened and gleamed again.

If " Nobody " dies before " Somebody " dies,

And goes to the Land of Light, The story of all that Somebody " did

Will be told in that region bright; And then, when it's - Somebody's turn

to go, What music sweet there will he,

Of Welcome, Welcome! " sounding from far.

Like church-bells over the sea.

And oh! the gladness, and oh I the joy, When " SOITIC011e " and " No one "

meet, Where the pleasant paths of Paradise

Are instead of the wintry street; For kindly deeds that are done on earth

Are remembered there, as we know; And just such a story as angels love

Is " Somebody 's " walk through the snow.

With such a kind heart, and -showing her kindness in such a helpful way, the little girl was Al—as .1 hope you are. '

Our Sion, An Irishman was seated in a train beside a ccnceited man who was accompanied by a dog. Foine dog ye

have," said the Irishman; " what kind is it? " " A cross between an Irishman and an ape," the man replied. "Shure then an' it's related to both of us," the Irish-man quickly exclaimed.

New Members.—Per Mr. Jas. Cockburn, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, 15960 to 15981; Mimes C. and J. Bernard, Margaret Pail, Sarah Rae, Doris and Janet Turnbull, Colin McAlpine, Margaret Fisher, Lizzie MeKillop, Margaret Kennedy, John Park, William and David Wightman.

Dr. .1. C. Carlile, of Folkestone, forth-with takes up his new duties as Editor of the " Baptist limes..

Hartley College Students. Hartley College students held their

annual missionary effort at the College on Saturday. The programme included a garden party. The tickets had a wide sale among friends in all the Manchester Cir- cuits. The heavy rainstorm interfered with the arrangements, and the students provided an impromptu meeting, over which Principal H. J. Pickett presided. During the early evening Mr. J. Cousins, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., gave an organ recital in the College Chapel, which WaS greatly appreciated. Tea was provided in the spacious dining-hall, and between 250 and 300 friends were generously catered for. Mr. W. J. Denman, choirmaster of Great Western-street Church, provided the even-ing programme. The Chairman, Mr. H. Ellis, of Oldham, referred to the traditions of Hartley " and to the many outstand-ing men Who had received their training within its walls. Mrs. W. J. Denman presided at the piano, and the artistes included Miss Elaine Denman and Mr. U. Haigh, Miss Ruth Denman, bliss Gladys Harrison, Mr. James Smithies, and Mr. Denman. There was a crowded attend-ance. The entire day was a complete success, and it is not expected that the Missionary Fund will suffer because of the inclement weather. During the week-end every available student conducted sett ices either in Manchester or other parts of the country.

Marriages. A very interesting wedding took place at

Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, on Saturday lust. A large number of friends attended the Woo-leyan Church at Whitecroft to witness the union of Mr. Percy Thomas and bliss Slay Craddock. Mr. Thomas belongs to oar Bream Church, where he occupies the office of society steward and secretary for Ohs school. The bride has proved her worth in the Wesleyan church as an efficient teacher and worker. The high esteem in which both were held is witnessed by the large number

girifir;nil:ttelerashaet received. Oft.

was handsomely attired in a dress of white

basher. The lordesmiEiTnwe7.71'ii.17AZ Craddock. sister of the bride, arid Miss Dora Humphries, cousin of the bridegroom. The marriage service was conducted by Rev. Arthur J. Gough. after which, reception was held iu the home of the bride.

A pretty wedding took place at Oilkes-street Church, aliddlesbrough. on September 16th. The contracting parties were Hilda, daughter of bk. and Allis. W. E. Failibrass, and Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Payne. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly arrayed in white, and wore a veil of embroidered net, with a coronet of orange blossom and heather, carry-ing a sheaf of lilies. She was attended by four bridesmaids—Isabel, sister of the bride-groom, Doris Agar, cousin of the bride, and two younger bridesmaids, who were beautifully attired, andwore gold rings and bangles, presented by the bridegroom. Sic. Herbert Payne carried out the duties of best mai i. and alr. Arthur Payne as groomsman. The ceremony was conducted by Revs. J. IT. Saxton and R. J. Payne (brother of the bridegroom). Alma 200 guests were present at tile reception. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents.

A very pretty wedding took place at the Southsea Central Hall on September Ilth, the contracting parties being James George Waddon and Eva Lillywhit, daughter of Mr. and NI.. Lillywhite. of Souths.. The church was well filled with the friends of the bride and bridegroom, the former being well known in the district. The officiating minis. Leos were Revs. John H. Bedford, W. Law-rence and W. E. Robinson. Mr. H. McNamara presided at the organ. The bride, who sass given away by her father, wore a driest of ivory satin trimmed with silver tissue and pearls. with orange blossom and veil. and carried a bouquet oa white lilies and carnations. She was attended by four little bridesmaids—bliss Marjorie Lilly-white (sister;, May Rook, Dora Cane and N. Godden. The best man was Mr. J. Billet[ and the groomsman, Mr. William Wells. A reception was afterwards held in the school-room, to which over 100 guests had been in-vited. There were a large number of beau-tiful and costly presents.

Much interest was shown in the marriage of Miss Doris Slay (Cissie) Ward, daughter of Me. and Mrs. Charles Ward, of Lough-borough, to Mr. Albert Clifford Berson, on September 5th, at Swan-street Church, Loughborough. Both bride and bridegroom were loyal teachers in the Sunday-school. Rey. G. A. Slogan (cousin of the bride) con-ducted the ceremony, assisted by Rev. C. F. Gill. Mr. A. Gadd presided at the iirgan. The bride, who was given away by her father, was tastefully attired in crepe de

schine and silver lace, with veil and orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white heather and carnations. The bridesmaids

were Miss Ward and little Miss Al. Blythe. The groomsman was NIr. Barson, brother of the bridegroom. A reception was held afterwards at the bride's home. The nun, presents included a silver tea set from the tiwan•street Sunday School

IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. W. G. Rutherford.

We regret to record the death of Mr, Emily Elizabeth Rutherford, wife of Rec. W. G. Rutherford, of Nottingham, at the age of forty-six years, following a serious operation in the Nottingham General Hos- pital. For several years she had been a great sufferer, and on coming to Nottingham in July her condition rapidly became (Norse, and an immediate operation w. the only. hope. This, unfortunately, could not save her life, and on Sunday evening she passed to her Father's Home. It is pathetic to re-mill that in order to enable Mrs. Edward, wife of Rev. W. E. Edwards, who was seriously ill, to have the benefit of Om warmer climate of Exmouth, an exchange of circuits was hurriedly arranged at the last conference, hlr. and NI.. Rutherford coo-ing to Bidwell. The funeral took place oa September 17th amid signs of general syne pathy. Rev. C. A. Howard, who conducted the service. feelingly voiced the affection of the whole Church, and referred to the great devotion with which Al,.s Rutherford had enriched her home and the Church. Thrombi-out the years of suffering her courage U.-n ! faith hail been exemplary, and she had blessed the world in the fare of tremendm s difficulty. Revs. T. J. 'Martin and W. Thompson took part in the service. the bi-terment being in the Derby•road Cemetery, Nottingham. Throughout these sad days Ale. Rutherford and his three sons have been deeply moved by the nn failing kindness of the Bulwell friends, and value the expres-sion of sympathy from all parts of Um Church.

Mr. J. J. Clough. The Shipley Circuit has sustained a great

loss in the pass, into the Homeland of the late Mr. J. J. Clough. of the Saltaire-road Society. He was a man of genuine piety, of • strict Christian principles. and of dis- position. His services as a local preacher were in great demand over a wide area, not only in the churches of Primitive blethodism but Foe V'pe:talh‘Osfe '41•1;)•te.'; con- sistently and loyally carried out his pulpit ministrations, counting no journey too long or weather too bad to proclaim the " searchable Riches of Christ." After a largely-attended service in the Saltaire-road Church, conducted by the circuit ministers, the Revs. F. T. Smith and Arnold Rohm-shams the remains were reverently laid to rest in the parish chinchyard of " Ingrow '•

Anil round his grave are quietude and beauty, And t he blue Heaven above The lilting symbols of a iife of duty Transiigere.1 into love."

Mr. Ebenezer Guilford. Pontypool Circuit mid Pontnewydd Society

in particular has suffered an irreparable loss in the passing of Mr. Ebenezer Quilford on • Sunday, September ith, arising from a blow on the head received whilst following his employment in the Cwmbran Colliery. His death came as a great blow to his family and a shock to a wide circle of friends. One brother leaves an untarnished record of long and honourable service. Since the age of 19 he has had an active association with our church, as trustee, class leader, society steward and school superintendent. A Man of few words, he was sagacious in counsel - and intensely concerned for the well-being of hie Zion. He was beloved by all. The in torment look place On Thursday, the services at house and chapel. also the last rites at the graveside, being shared by Revs. 0. E. Brown and R. B. Preece. A large company ▪ the- deceased's fellow-workmen and colliery officials attended the funeral, an elo-quent tribute to the esteem in which one brother was held.

Master Harry Batch, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Batch, of South Bank, has passed thd Junior Canibridge exa mina) ions wi th honours, and also the Civil Service ex-amination. " Harry " is a scholar of the South Bank Sunday-school (Estop Circuit), and his success has brought delight to all the scholars, teachers and officials of the school. His parents are zealous members of the South Bank Church.

Mies Dorothy E. Goodreid, daughter of late Rev. NV. E. Goodreid, has passed the' Higher Certificate examination with dis-til-a-lion, Miss Coodreitl's position being third in the entire list of the examination.

Frank Bedford, son of Rev. J. If. Bed-ford, has been successful in obtaining the Oxford Senior certificate with credit.

John C. Middleton, second WTI of the Rev. J. II. Middleton, of °thy, has gained the Matriculation Certificate of the Northern Universities.

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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS.

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SliroViVe's'istejninomatradt.11 Tottenham, to .Jennie William

MARRIAGES.

BkligEll—JACKSON.—On September 12th, at Chnrah, byRlletn7V. Rdrnolrea NIA%t

trceBBt 4,„ tIontft4ta:gd` 6Cis—e;), you

CAMPLIntia-1:21H.—tea Sear.' Lan ip,nLefihnrat Aelsworth,a by the sad Mro. Ciintiliatigheq,eitr liTtlear Aot;..

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rig.neW.1.arifsi,41341de:letrng5 M.

TNILII,C.kkDrgii;etre Church, rHLY E. Oraddock1 by

Rev. Arthur J, Cough. WAnDON—LILLTWM-rw—wn September 19th, at

gdrO;da W. Lawrence

i=tervc.r. Wadtloa fn Eva, eldest

SILVER WEDDING. GAERCIT-13ADLS8.—On September 110111, 1%0, flt

LaWralliarhilalthdliePretth to Bessie Louise Sitc111.17esent address: The Parade,

TagIA.14.4014.September Hod, IDOL at the t.PeimBeii" T. rodokatAXneelisIM%oeee wnyertwo.% 32, Norwood-terrace, Shipley, Yorks.

BOTTON.—At Watford, suddenly, aniggleileby lif,ti2i pa4.111, 7ridow of the la to .sptember 12th, at Teddington,

Thomas P. Cook. .R.S.M.. tae beloved of Rev. T. and Mrs. Cook.. of Lo g E .

DOM.—John 13.d. of Essington, has passed into the Homeland, leaving a loving widow, eon degt4,1;:17141.::..17.

Exeter tea Hart, ~anuah Peck, widow orthdaughter, jeeePhe° ' September September P7t1f7idel Willesdeu Cemetee

R-1311111er nagegn her bless.,

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Circuit, called twealghrraTe'revairee.

W rdk of Ma Rebecca Woodham,

ensue , ear • 9th. Aged b9

use7. 1flitterton,' on

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local neeaen In

IN MEMORIAM.

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entered h her

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HIPPELL.—So loving remembrapoe,of deer snallain acll

father, Jaime Cole Septem

1916. ber

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wile Hyg,OOnnhnywnandloain,ign in9ranzimd try.n. ninigaromner.

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it'oiine'7 'El:1;71M aCtionr a'n'O'fee Igt : Treasured memories still aldeinnk,

dearly g ot, E. R. Annie,

Redilipg,n4vtonYldntrileer al gt7r47192?stil! ileiso.0 Loving memories ever abide. Mother, Ra13.21sfnadfftonste remembrance ofiGleisz

Read, dearly lov. husband of E sa ttrilionUnd Be=erdifrh,1,773" 'ngiveettl;

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family. abide In the bee, eut. wife

vill•iic7Iiiinig.nit.e.TgorYtgiel,p;omE;v:ru tea Fr."" by hie sisternan

members.'" and slater-in-law. planted ttt, haetato

the the 'warfare of the world n

Waidlia.. ddeHowden Wright, who entered dhee'r Renteutber ,Frd'etinm'emorieg tfe nd two girlies.

"d. etionote remembrance °fe rny

the Snmelana Seepterober Eind. 1923. r .."Though h:I to 'gut, W memory

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laeeinnhnulhltrned aanodd father. who mitered of New Brozby,,.. „ And

wire Nneernherel faCe. Whiot, are

hhaereeanoevneragurelnee and lost gewhileAnd From 'nu ever-loving wife, dau liters

ea"'n3. 1.HANIHI ,,,,,,,,,,

thManets. Diornerleleelhaendkifil'dnnat et:nd t synsnethY shown to them in their bereavement. .

Personal Rev. B. W. TluklerJ:,31:tlerlase

W, D. Rev. H. Hev.

, C. H. R 'row to Bradrweli. " " "r'Ortl;11‘.1.

Bev. J. Poster Hev. E. J. Hancock to Bev. F. J. AadBeld to Cheater .174=7' Hev. J. Dodd to BredPord Third.

Re, J. He

to Stied

trId7.1hre."relgill to SW. Bev. J."Marous Brown to Peng° (seventh eelta. Raymond Tannton to Shootes Hill.

Revs. Bert flage,Harold Ogden and Harold G.Hrtl'eltInigteg to Now Wandsworth and Fulham. B Phippen to Kennington and

BRa4veev.e"/li... 17. One to DriMeld.

Revs. A. C. Tanner and W. Buxton to Alder t17nedlig onaro Ons71!Y . inin .

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17.°11?1,!Zetuelate."1P,Weyt.r. R.ev. Alban Hev. Edwin EZ15:1:11,14grirZI fourth

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year. Kelley to Halesowen.

M. fiegMhyeee'r.

W. Staniwell to Hereford. a third Yegr. J. T. Ecob to Cardiff Second.

Engsgements 19278.. igire.w.i.ja=t1177"ritlifinerta

F. Johnson to .11.069.. Rev. R. La Idly.,

PA.N8en:ph';11"to Sunderland Third, s algtIv.er Quick to Todmorden (Knowlsroodl.

li.e1741Yettiet!loiltlfeeg." "'ed.

Misses Ellen Byass and Mary Fletcher, granddaughters of Mr. R. Fletcher, Con-nexional Missionary Treasurer, have hero successful in passing the School Certifi-cate Examination of the Joint Matricide-lion Board of the Northern Universities.

Mr. J. Sydney Phillips, a member of the choir of the Legh-street Church, War-rington, won the first prize for the loci,

tone solo in the recent Warrington Music Festival.

Miss Evelyn Hall (daughter of Mr. J. Hall, Society Steward at Stratton avood and Dawley Circuit) has passed lila Oxford Senior.

William Hall, aged fifteen years, son of Mr. J. W. Hall, a scholar of Pilling,. School, Durham, has successfully passed the Cambridge Junior Examination.

Miss Cissie Allison, daughter of Mr. A. E. Allison, of Hainsterley Colliery, havi"" won a Stale Scholarship in connection with the recent Higher Oxford Examina

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tion, is entering St. Hugh's College. Oxford, in October.

SEPTEMBER 24, 1925

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 637

Sunday School Lesson. On Being Genuine.

Illustrated by Sir Richard Tangy. vi. 1-41, 1648 ; vii. 21.29. October 4th.

By ERNEST BARRETT, M.A.

The word " genuine " comes from a source meaning "native birth," that is, the reputed origin is Ike real one, there is nothing dubious in the parentage, the descent from the true stock is pure. Jesus insisted that appearance and reality most correspond. He illustrates by reler-ence to actors. An actor assumes a part, pretending to be another person. The Greek word for actor has been taken over by the English language in the familiar terns "hypocrite," and in transference it has gained a sinister meaning—not merely pretender, but false pretender. The hypocrite is one who feigns to be other and to be better than he really is; influenced by ulterior. motives, tee simu-lates virtue and piety. In the case of the Pharisee, who gave alms the motive was not native born of God, which it pre-tended to be; its true parent was self, a self which loved the reward of men's praise: it coat not "genuine." They fasted. 'Jesus did not condemn the act of fasting. They, however, added some-thing to the fasting; there was an osten-tatious parade of the outward signs of it. The parading revealed a bastard motive: the fasting was not " genuine." The hypocrite might act so well as to deceive people generally, but a time would come when he would be unmasked.

Preaching, exorcism, and miracle-work-ing are instanced; surely these deeds per-formed - in the name of the Lord " would be a sufficient authentication for admit-/3h.) into the kingdom I Nothing of the kind, says the Master. IL is a first prin-ciple of acting that the actor shall give a close imitation of the external characteris-tics of the person, or class of persons, represented. The mimicry may be to close as to compel admiration, but the applause is for the excellence of the imitation: the actor may he poles apart in essential character from the person he so am-thely copies. Jesus requires sincerity. l'ho true Christian must be genuine, native born of God. There are Mae examples of genuineness in all Christian communities. It does not follow that any rase selected is an all-round standard of the Christian life—as a metier of fact there is only one standord, the Master Himself. It is no detraction from sound-ness of character in any given example to point out that in another quality of civilisation actions other than those actually performed might be required. What is necessary in an example is the presence of simple Enmity and the ab-sence of mere pretence.

Sir Richard Tangye (1833-1908) is the example we have to consider. He Was born in Cornwall, and Was one of five brothers in a working-class family, all in-located in engineering. Richard had the misfortune to break his arm while young, and seas unable to bear the strain of heavy manual work. The physical disqualifica-tion was counter-balanced by his deter-tninalion to use his mind. He succeeded in securing a situation in an engineering firm in Birmingham as a junior clerk. Possessed of resolution lo make headway, at the age of nineteen he started business for himself, soon taking his brother .kisellh, a practical engineer, as partner. Sound workmanship procured prosperity, the other brothers were gradually brought in, and in this manner originated the great firm of Tangyes, Ltd., of Cornwall Works, Birmingham. The motto was "Industry and Uprightness." Richard was of Methodist stock, In his youth his parents became connected with the Society or Friends. Under their godly influence the boy developed a sterling Christian character. His mother's advice was: " Richard, if ever you get money, never Cll money get you." His father said, when the boy was first leaving home for Birmingham, "Richard, thou art going to

large place where there are many temptations. Thy father has left thee a good name . , . see that thou keep it

The son was worthy of such parents. Business became n means of showing his true birth. In the days when masters of industry wielded a power not for short of absolutism, Richard Tvairiffic never forgot that his workmen e

e net He become a pathfinder in giving the workers a share in the profits of the business, and devoted earnest alien-lion to the humanising of factory life. The opportunity that lifted Tangve's into prominence Was in connection with the

famous vessel named "The Great Eastern," then the largest ever built. When the mammoth was ready for float-ing it was found impossible to get her of/ the stocks. Brunel, the great engineer, heard that a small firm in Birmingham was making en exceptionally good " jack." He asked the heads of the firm—Richard and Joseph Tangye—to put their serifs and skill into the manufacture of a super-jack that would move the mighty mass. They succeeded, and Richard was wont to say, " We launched the ' Great Eastern,' and the ' Great Eastern' launched us I " Yes, but what belie launched and kept floating the firm of aTangye's was that character sues placed first in all the dealings. It was genuine Christianity wisely applied in extensive business activities.

Endeavour Topic. Harvest I

"God's Husbandry."

1 Cor. Sept. 20th.

Be Rev. B. T. WIGLEY, BA., H.D.

It is wonderful how spiritually sugges-tive is the time of harvest. What varied truths it has vividly brought to mind I To one, the folly of the sluggard who would not plough in winter by reason of the cold and who now has to beg; to another, the glorious recompense for the weary days of tearful sowing which lie behind all days of reaping; to Jesus, the painful contrast between the abounding spiritual Harvest and the scarcity of labourers, and the solemn issues of -the Judgment; and to Paul, plan's entire dependence on God Who alone can give the increase, and the privilege of co-operating with Him as His husbandry in the wide fields of human life. It is with these last truths that we are concerned this week.

Paul was very anxious abbot the spiritual prosperity of the Corinthian Church. The few verses from his letter to the Corinthians which form our read-ing yield us three secrets of success in Christian work, which we will briefly indicate.

1. First, there can be no success with-out unity. The curse of the Corinthian Church was its party spirit. Saran were in Peter's party, some in Paul's, some in

Applies's. There ought to be unity among the husbandman as the common servants of God. What are Peter, Paul and Apollos but humble servants of God? Unity is essential to the success of any particular Church and to the ultimate success of the Church Universal. Let us pray

"Names, and sects, and parties fall, Only Christ be all in all."

2. Secondly, there can be no success without labour.' There must, he planting and watering and reaping, not to speak of ploughing, harrowing and weeding. Many Christians are content to enjoy worship and to refuse work. God needs labourers. Nothing can be done without work. "Ye are God's husbandry." What Kipling said of England may be said of the Kingdom of Christ

" Our England is a garden, and such gardens are not made

By singing ' Oh, how beautiful!' and sitting in the shade,

While better men than we go out and start their working lives

At grubbing weeds from gravel paths with broken dinner knives."

3. Lastly, there can be no success with-out God. This is most important of all. " I have planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase." The eloquence of Apollos, the brilliance of Paul avail nothing without God. Only God has that mysterious power of imparting spiritual life and of thus giving increase. Men sometimes work hard for Gal, but without God, and there is nothing to show for their labours. Spurgeon in visiting once found one of his flock cleaning the dor)/ step. " Oh ! Mr. Spurgeon, fancy you catching me like this!" "What better position," he replied in his genial style, "could the Master Himself tad you in if He came than this—on your knees and doing Your duty?" Let us combine fervent prayer with bard work.

The words, " labourers together with God," indicate and sum up in one phrase the three conditions of success.

CHURCH NEWS. Abergavenny.—Tbe .good work done by

Rev. J. McLoughlin is being admirably main-tained by Rev. Leonard J. Hamby. The note of expectancy dominates in every de-partment of our church. With simplicity and passion we are being called to a practical application of the principles of our .Master. Numerically and financially we are on the upward grade.

Barton-on-Humber.On Sunday last an ordination service was held at 1.1Iceby, when Mr. Geo. Goodhand was ordained to the work of a local preacher. Rev. John Norton

VonWl.hsC tang rheoc&g:antdoi dte anchiu There was a good attendance. This is the third ordination service held during the last six months.

Blehog Auckland.—The whole circuit was represented at our central church, Bishop Auckland, on Wednesday, September 9th, when a presentation was made to Mr. Henry Curtis, a local preacher for fifty-two years in this circuit. The presentation (which was made on behalf of the circuit by the senior circuit steward, Mr. J. W. Robson) took the form of a divan chair. Mrs. Curtis was pre. sidled with an Indian leatherwork handbag. Representatives from each society spoke in highest terms of Mr. Curtis's character and service. Mr. Curtis in his reply interested his audience by his account of the conditions of the circuit fifty years ego. It was stated that Mr. Curtis had baptised over 1,600 children during his fifty-two years of church work. The superintendent minister. Rev. B. D. Farlow, presided.

Blackpool,—Wesham thanksgiving services were conducted by Mr. It. P. Tomlinson. Musical service in the afternoon; Mr. Jos. Isles, president; soloist, Mr. F. Allen, of Preston. On Monday was the harvest tea, and in the evening Rev. H. G. Marsh lec-tured on " Heroes and Fanatics," the chair being taken by Mr. E. Smith. Mr. Allen was the soloist. The financial result was very satisfactory. Egerton-road services were also held on Sunday, the preacher being Rev. D. Oakley. On the Tuesday at the " A Home," the speaher was Rev. D. Oakley ; Mr. A. Howarth, chairman. A very success ful week-end, £33 being raised for church funds. At Layton, a garden party arrange.]

held Vats

the young n git ras ;r1i'elU i‘r■

the school hall. The effort realised £9. On the Sunday special services were held, when Rev. W. J. Walker, of Dewsbury, was the preacher. The services were very helpful and inspiring.

Bournemon,.—Successf id harvest ser- vices ..onducted at Hannington•road Church. Rev. W. J. Musson occupied the pulpit on Sunday. In the afternoon a musical service was presided over by Mr. W. J. John-son, at which Miss Gladys Lonnen and Mr. Hubert Clewett rendered solos. The church choir also sang anthems. A short address was given by Rev. J. W. Grego,. Mr. J. E. Hazell presided over the Monday meeting, after which the friends adjourned to the schoolroom for a coffee supper. The proceeds amounted lo £14.

Bournemouth Second. — The Winton Church harvest services were conducted by Rev. G. Preece. There was a sacred concert

t 3.15, the artistes being 5ladam Ethel aLing, L.R.A.M., Miss Queenie Major, Miss Jean Page, Miss K. Holloway, Messrs. F. Rowley and Evan Parry. The evening ser-vice was choral. At 13.30 the choir and Rev. G. Preece broadcast from the Bournemouth Studio. Monday Sisterhood harvest ser. vice, with Rev. NV.' J. Musson as speaker. Tea and music and a grand concert at 7.30. Financial result, £21 Is.

Brintworth.—For several weeks past the members and friends at Porton Church have been working for the renovation of the church and schools, which has been carried out at considerable expense. Envelopes were distributed and a special appeal for help made. On the following Sunday the re• opening services were conducted in the morning by Mr. E L. Gardner and in the evening by Mr. C. J. Iles. At the close of the evening service a- sacred concert was given by the united choirs of the Wesleyan and our own churches. The collections for the day, with the amount received and the envelopes and socials which had been pre-viously held, realised £14 as. 7d. On Sun-day, September 12th, Mr. W. Bagnall, of Blandford, conducted the chapel anniversary services. The time-honoured custom of the .• golden system" was again observed,and

very meL with a generous response. On Monday a public tea was held and in the evening Mr. Bagnall lectured on " Williams Carey, a Great Pioneer." Mr. A. Hitchcock, of Brinksvorth, presided. The total amount realised was £14 2s.

Bristol First. — Ebenezer Endeavour recently held their anniversary. Rev. G. P. Cammish took the services. AL the young people's service in the afternoon there was a remarkable response to the appeals of Mr. Morris. the special speaker, and the minister, Rev. It P. Cammish. Twenty-nine scholars voluntarily offered themselves to Jesus Christ. At the rally on Wednesday all the

local churches were represented, and the anniversary was the most successful of recent years.

stosimnford.—Reinsford-road harvest ser-vices were held on Sunday and 5londay. The were were in the morning, Pastor W. G. Eiger, and in the evening Mr. W. Smith, of, Colchester. In the afternoon, under the presidency of A. Wakelin, Esq., the cantata " Harvest \-oices " was Welt rendered by an augmented choir. Mr. C. Porter, with his accustomed ability, was iit the organ. On 3funday a meeting was held. Mn A. E. Fulcher, of Brentwood, was in the chair. Addresses were given by Rev. J. C. Mantripp and Pastor W. G. Eiger. The sale of fruit, etc., followed. The net proceeds amounted to £14 lls.

Cherteey.—Harvest services were con- ducted by Rev. 0. A. Ward. Excellent anthems were sung by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. S. Bungard. (nkh en's flower and gift service was held in the afternoon, the flowers being sent Lo St. George's Hall. The Monday meeting pro- vided an inspiring After the sale .,ffruits and vegetables it harvest supper was held. The financial result was £17 6s. 6d.

Dawley.—Ald. T. Ward-Green, J.P., w the special preacher for the harvest service., and his sermons were very much enjoyed. At 2.30 a service of song, "'Oho Angel at Rho Door," was rendered by the idiom, under the leadership of Mr. Arthur Bray. Mrs. R. A. Rhodes gave the connective readings. The safe on Monday evening was an excel= lent one. Proceeds for Trust Funds.

Ealing.—The harvest thanksgiving ser-vices were not only remarkable for the large attendances but for the interest and enthusi-asm created. Rev. W. It Wilkinson preached on Sunday, addressed a crowded P.S.A. and Sunday•schoul meeting in the afternoon, was the chief speaker 011 Monday evening, and gave a lecture on •` Dickens and Children " on Tuesday. His services were very highly appreciated. The chairmen wer Mr. F. Read and Mr. C. T. Cushing, and,

e

with the choir, rendered excellent service. On Saturday evening the minister sat in the vestry to receive thank-offerings, and a total of £106 was raised. The tea, et which there were two sittings, was given and served by the Endeavour Society, with Miss Hartley FIS convener. The report was presented by Mr. J. Johnson.

East Stanley.—The first anniversary of the Women's Own was held, with very grati-fying results. The Saturday public meeting was presided over Iry Mrs. Nightingale. An address was given by Mrs. Nicholson. The soloist was Mrs. Jarmin. This was followed by a supper, to which a large company sat down. The Sunday services were conducted by Mrs. Johnson, of Hollinside Hall. On the Monday a sketch was given by the mem-bers of the Women's Own, entitled "A Trip to Blackpool." Mrs. B. Clough occupied the chain A crowded church enjoyed an excel-lent programme. This organisation at East Stanley is now the largest Women's Own in the circuit, and is being made a great blessing in the life of the church.

Ebbw Vale.— A successful harvest festival cat held at Esstville•road, and a service•song rendered, entitled " Dan Dawson's Harvest,". conducted by Mr. W. Williams. Mr. C. Harding read the story. Tea was provided on the Monday and much interest awakened lee the little church. Proceeds about £10.

Grimsby. Secona.—Rev. A. Jackson, of Mansfield, was the special preacher for the harvest services at Ebenezer Church. Large congregations assembled. An " At Home" was held on Monday, when the hostess was Me, C. K. Watkinson. A musical programme was provided, after which a brisk sale look place at a well.fur-Mahe, cake stall. Mr. R. Frayne presided over a well-attended evening meeting, when an address was given by Rev. A. Jackson. The friends were generous with their gifts, and when Rev. T. Pearson EHis announced that the financial result seas £63 there was much rejoicing.

Hull Third.—The visit of Rev. J. Saxton to Holderness-road, on Thursday, September 17th, proved a rare success. The sermon in the afternoon was an in-spiring utterance, and the lecture in the evening one of the ablest. " A greater man in a wider world " received a treatment that greatly delighted and profited the audience, and held it fascinated throughout. Mr. W. Bland presided. His presidency was felt to be specially fitting, seeing that he had just been heartily congratulated by the circuit quarterly meeting on the completion of fifty. years as a local preacher.

Hall Third—The ladies of Hodgson-street Church have just, held an encouraging effort on behalf of the trust. Miss Killing-beck, an old scholar, preached twice on Sun-day—with pith and profit. In the afternoon a service of song, " The Royal Law,' was

ten,iladt.hye l:diews;illi„lzmtrdo concert was

given. presided over by Mrs. G. H. Harness, and followed by a welbatlended supper. Proceeds 215. Organist, Mrs. C. Verity.

Hull Sixth-88110nd Church held a garden party of much more than average success on Saturday last, the proceeds being over £22. Alderman N. North kindly lent,

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his field for the occasion. The vocalists a.sslating were Olesdarnes Mitchell and D. -Nevis and Messrs, R. Robson and T. Ward; elecutionist, Miss Nightingale; pianist, Mar. gcry Barrett. These artistes were much appreciated. His Worsip the Mayor of lied,. Alderman II ill, J.P., presided, sup-ported by Rev. T. D. Mann and Mr. W. Mauer.

London (Brirtosa).-Aiarvest thanksgiv. ing sm.-vices were held on Suriday, when Rev. John Holland preached in the morning and Bev. 11, 11. Evans, B.A., in the evening. Mr. W. A. Howard presided at the public meeting on Mond,. night. Brief oddresses were given by NI,. II. C. Lansley and Revs. J. Holland and II. 11. Evans. The choir ren-dered excellent service during the week•end. Mr. John Freeman served us well as organist. 'fire financial result was very good. and our thanks are due to the friends who worked so bard to make the effort a success,

London (Caledonian-road).—The annual eneeti, of the North London Endeavour Union was held on Thursday evening in Caleclonian•road Church, when a good con-tingent was present from twenty societies in the Union. Miss Hotly presider} end gave a hearty welcome to Rev. W. H. Wright. the President for the veer 1925-6. A helpful eddies; was given by Miss Hotly and Mr. A. L. (liege. Rev. W. H. Wright. was en Lhusiastically received and gave his Presi-dential Address. A healthy report was give,. by the secretary—Mr. Ford—and a bright folio, prevails for next year, and the N.L.C.E. Union is snaking efforts in anticipa-tion of the World's Christian Endeavour Convention to Le held in London, July, 1926.

London (Upton Park).—Harvest services were held at Upton Park on Sunday and klonday. Rev. IN'. Potter preached to good congregations on the Sunday. In the after-11(0,11 n groativ eppretiated musical service was rendered by Mr. H. Harris, Miss Elsie Starr ,cif Tonliridg3 Wells), Miss Florence Isturgess. Ale Messes Tucker and Miss Vera Lo,. On Moto], a church social was held, when pianoforte .,103 were rendered hot Miss Bessie Potter. Sono, by Alias Ivy Thorpe, and violin solos by Master James Potter. Stripper, served by the you, ladies of the churh, under the supervision of Mrs. Charles Cornwell. was muck enjoyed. Pro-ceeds much in advance of last year.

New Shildon.—Spccial sermons were preached at St. John's-road Church, Shildon, on Sunday by Mr. Sam Summerson, of Percy Main. Miss 0. Wearmouth and Miss NI. Cook were the soloists. On Arend,' Mr. Slimmers, lectured On the subject "- From East-street to St. John's•road." The lecture was wonderful feat of memory, as Mr. Slimmers, recalled the long list of Sunday-Reboot emikers. local preachers from far and near. and ministers who had helped to make the Church, and repeated the texts ,sad by preachers and ministers thirty and forty years age and also the hymns sung. •

Oldham Fourth.— Sometime ago Royton Chhteicli decided to bold ■1 bazaar in 1926 with the object of raising £1,500, and on 'Tuesday. September 15th. the first pre-liminaiiy effort took place in the form of a magnificent American tea in the afternoon, and a grand " At Home" in the evening. 9 he effort was arra,ed and given lie Mre

C Hetherington. Mrs. H. Whitehead, Miss E. Pennington. and Mr. J. Heywo-ul. The school and adjoining suite of classroone were beantifullv decorated. The hostesses were Mrs. J. W. Stott. and Mrs. Pearson. of U.S.A. The latter is WI old scholar over on a visit. Throughout the afternoon splen-did music was rendered. The guests in the

ven the " At Ifome " WIT received Ly Mr. and Airs. E. Stott (circuit steward). Mrs. Bo tterworth in a capital speech declared the ".1t Home" ,en. A fine musical pro granule, was presided over by .Air. A. Teem ing. The nett proceeds were £56. Rev. C. Olio, and Mr. G. Shoot returned thanks.

The quarterly meting was hold at Shore Edge. Arrangements were made for the visit of Miss Bosoms m October. Young people and temperance Sundays are to receive special attention. The circuit will endeavors to raise the increased amount required by the Missionary Committee. Ste, are also to be taken to secure a house for the third married minister. An inspiring conversaticn trek place on the Conference resolution on •' Fellowship." and the meeting closed with a memorable prayer meeting.

Paialey.—Th. l•ervest festival was cele-brated at Paisley on Sunday and 3Ionday Inst. The choir rendered several anthems. Miss Trusbell, Miss NI. Loy and 31r. John .While sang songs and solo,,. Rev. A. Wilkes preached and presided at the harvest social served be the young ladies. Alias Dondas was at the organ. and all were pleased to see Ale Monaghan as conductor after his recent illness. Collections, etc., 022.

1,14.1nad.—The harvest services nt For-t uneswell were conducted by Rev. It Gregory Taylor. In the afternoon • you, people's service was held; chairman. ble R. J. Stone. circuit steward. An excellent programme was rendered by the choir and schelars. Speaker, Rev. 11. Grego, Taylor; soloist., Mrs. Rest, of Bournemouth. On Wednnaday an attractive programme of mask was rendered by the Winton Church choir, conducted by Mr. C. E. Best. Rev. George

Preece took the chair. A coffee supper was afterwards held. Proceeds, £20.

Reading.—Thanksgiving services were held at Cumberland•road Church on Sunday, September 13th, conducted by Rev. Harold Ogden. The choir provided special anthems aL each service. lu the afternoon the Read-inF Lebo, Choir provided an excellent musi- cs: Mr. C. H. Molloy prssid.og.

day, Mr. F. Wise and hie E. Searle acting as salesmen. The ladies provided refr.h-moots. Under the leadership of Mr. Reg. Kimber. with Mr. R. Freud° at the piano, the choir provided a fine programme. Pro-ceeds in advance of last year.

Swallowfield Church services were con-ducted by Mr. W. Stevens and Rev. H. G. Kelley. The tea and sale were held on Wed-nesday. The evening meeting was addressed by Miss Brunsden, Revs. H. G. Kelley, Harold Ogden and Mr. O. Naish.

Redlain.--In connection with the Harvest Home hold at Meacivale, the " mother " church, a charmingly tender function was interspersed, consisting of the presentation of a travelling clock to Rev. Herbert G. Brewer prior to his departure for the West African MiSSi011 field. As a child of three he entered the Sunday-school, and all through the years has been intimately asso. ciated with this village society. The friends have from time to time given expression of their growing esteem of his character and service. Now on his dedication to foreign missionary work another opportunity has arisen for fresh expression of affection. Rev. J. W. Everingham voiced Use society's good feelings and hopes. Mr. Brewer appro-priately replied.

Hinley.—Ifarvest services were held at Nottingham-road on Sunday. Preacher, Rev. G. W. King (Helper). In the afternoon a musical programme was given by the Marehay Male Voice Party. Chairman, Mr. J. Hollo-way; organist, Mrs. H. M. Lane. Soloists at the morning and evening services were Mr. David Lane (who leaves Ripley this week for Australia) and Mr. Barker, of Riddings. On Mond,. after the sale, to hot pie supper was provided. Proceeds, £15 10s.

Bomford.—Rev. Percy Ford conducted well-attended harvest services. A song ser-vice, "Joy of Harvest," was given in the afternoon, Mr. J. H. Smith conducting; reader, Mr. H. Charlton. After an excellent lea a meeting was held, presided over by Mr. J. H. Smith, and addressed by Rev. P. Ford. Pastor T. M. Dale and Mr. A. V. Stoakiev, who expressed the hope that they would be able to reopen their new premises next month The collection realised £7.

Salialanro.—}larvest services were con-dected at Fighelilean by Mr. Frank Rose, of Little Ann, _Andover, who preached very appropriate sermons afternoon and evening. Airs. H. Chant presided at the organ. A solo was rendered by Airs. Grant. accompanied by Mr. Grant. On Monday a short service was held, after which the numerous gifts were sold by Mr. C. Clarke, which. with the col. lections, amounted to £5 12s. 2d., in aid of the Salisbury Infirmary and the chapel funds.

Searborough.—.The jubilee harvest fes' rival was held on Sunday, the Rev. C. T. Ilishell conducting. The choir rendered appropriate anthems, with Nle A. W. Raise at the organ. After the evening service the Scarborough Harmonic Male Voice Choir reto tiered several choral items, with Mr. C. W. Charlesworth and Mr. A. Smith as soloists. Alias Mountain presided. Nliss Webster pra• sided at the Monday meeting, when addresses were delivered by Rev. E. Gold- thorpe and Afr. D. Sawyer. The proceeds amounted to £63 las. 5d., a record for jubilee. Rev. C. T. Bishell thanked all who had contributed to this wonderful result.

Sheffield. — Successful harvest services have been held at Endrliffe. Preachers, Root. E. E. John, and J. T. Goodacre. In the afternoon a service of song entitled " Roth " was splendidly Ondered by choir. Artists, N1 iss E. Roberts, Si,,,, N. Atkinson. Nle (:gorge Atkinson. Conductor, Mr. A. Dawson. Chairman, Mr. H. A11171111 (Wes-leyan). On Monday the harvestide addr.s was gives by Rev. J. T. Goodure. Miss B. Tnovey sang a solo. Mrs. Cordy presided and Mr. E. T. Westby disposed of the fruit, etc. Congregations good.

Sheffield (Intake).—The members and friends of the Beighton church have for the past three months been busy renovating. decorating and beantifyi, their ch.,. The vrark has rill been done voluntarily, assisted by a painter. The " Woman's Own " gave the fund a splendid send off by granting £5, which enabled a prompt start being made with t he renovation. They also organised a field day, which realised £6 14s. 7d. The reopening and dedication service, were presided over by Mr. Ward. Mr. Rowley, of Halfway, served splendidly as speaker. Mr. H. Turner was the soloist at the eiftern.n service. Follow, this, grand field day was held in Mr. Vaughan's field and an enjoyable day spent. On Sunday Mr. Vaughan was the preacher, solos Lei, rendered by Miss Greta Rawson and Mr. W. Williams. The proceeds for Saturday and Sunday were £14 10s. Throughout the cleaning operations a spirit of true comradeship was present. So far the sum of £23 13s. 6d. has been raised, the

VaCcde tiThanbcel'roThe7,begrts2at to be Shrewsbnry.—The annual gala was held

aL Belle Vue on Thursday. Alderman T. Ward Green prosided,•and was supported by, Revs. E. E. Fisher and J. Rigby. Miss Green opened the sale of work oo behalf of her mother. There were stalls representing the church, school, endeavour and young men's class, besides fruit and vegetable stalls. During the evening Mr. J. Bradley gave wireless commit. Mr. A. Davies and Mr. J. Betts thanked the openers and donors. Mr. A. Bennett acted aa secretary, and Mr. E. D. Edwards as treasurer. Tho proceeds (230) are for trust and society funds.

Silloth-onsSelway. — The Girls' Lifo Brigade have o very active company, under the leadership of Miss Proctor and Miss Proud. The company recently collected 834 eggs for the Convalescent Home, making a total of 2,361 since the ooritpany was formed. The members are also keen workers for the mtssionary cause.

Swindon First.—Mr. Bert Bailey con-ducted the harvest services at Clifton-street Church. Anthems were rendered by the choir, Miss by Ayres proving an .efficient soloist. Egg. apple and pear service " was held in the -afternoon. After the evening service a sacred concert was given by Pros-pect Choir. Mr. II. Franklin presided. A well-attended public meeting was held on the Monday. Mr. C. N. Huggins presided. Rev. W. H. Kent was the speaker.

Went Auckland.—Revs. F. Etherton Blake and W. Clement Hall have just paid their annual visit to Toft Hill Church, preaching twice on the Sabbath and lecturing on the Monday night. Mr. Blake's subject was on the " Dramatic Sayings of the Bible." and Mr. Ball's the " Windows of Life." All the services were mach appre. elated Ly the large companies that attended them. It was from this church that Mr. Blake went into the ministry, and Mr. Ball travelled oo this circuit some thirty years ago. Their visits are always looked forward to with great pleasure.

Woodfalls.—The quarterly meeting was presided over by Rev. J. G. Ferriday, who was invited to remain until July. 192'7 (a fourth year). There was a helpful discussion on the work of the " Spiritual Advance Campaign." The financial position is good. The scheme for the extension of schoolroom premises was inaugurated in connection with the Woodfalls Church, land having been given for the ppi,se. A sermon by Rev. W. Schofield was followed by a public tea. At the evening meeting we were favoured with a visit from the Vice-President, W. E. Morse, Esq., who gave a fine address. Ad-dresses were also given by Revs. W. Scho-field and J. G. Ferriday. The proceeds were for extension scheme.

Workington.—Flarrington Church harvest services were conducted by Rev. John Roll. In the afternoon a service of song, "The Unexpected Guest," was rendered. The sm-vices were continued on the Monday. Mr. T. Armstrong and Councillor Fletcher acted as chairmen. Financial result, over 516.

Quarterly Meetings. Birmingham Pourth.—Held at King's

Heath. Membership was stationary. Income equal to outgo. Prolonged attention was

given to matters affecting Temperance, piritual Advance, Sunda_yochools and the

missionary deficiency. The minister is to confer with each church at a specially called meeting on all these matters. The pro-gramme of a virile and active winter's cam-peon for each society was arr.ged. A co,ratulatory resolution was carried heartily oith reference to the attainment by Rev. Isaac Dorricott of his Ministerial jubilee. Mr. Dorricott is a supernumerary minister on the Circuit Plan. During tea the King's Heath anniversary choir discoursed sweet music.

Droul'ord.—Rev. P. W. Hassam in the chair. Progress reported in every direction, and for-the first time for several years the financial statement showed a balance in hood. Tea was provided by the ladies of the Bishops Waltham Church, and about 100 were present at the evening meeting. when the chairman read the Conference letter on the Spiritual Advance Campaign, and opened a conversation on the work of God. An old. time Methodist Love Feast was held at the close, when one of the congregation surren-dered his life to Clod.

Kentish Town and West liamoetuad. —The meeting decided to promote members' fellowship and to oak eve, member to attend one midweek meeting. On consideration of the Temperance). and Social Welfare circular, it was decided to prohibit all guessing corn. petitions and to subscribe 5s. annually to the fund, ss r,uested. Although missionary revenue went up twenty-five per cent last year. the circuit will seek to advance by another twenty per cent. in the torrent year. Reports of station and church finances were satisfactory and Mr. A. R. Creeds was re-elected the steward.

Lydne19.—Rev. A. J. Gough in the chair. A goOd spirit throughout the meeting. Re-

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also led in prayer on behalf of the outgoing St. Helene. The monthly meeting of the missionaries. Solos were effectively ran- Federation was held in the Westfield-sireet der. by Mrs. W. Ball. The missionary Church, under the presidency of Mrs. letter wae read by Mrs. A. Rowbothann. Proceeds from the tea realised £5 3s. 1d.

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solved to pass on the urgent appeal of the Missionary Committee to each member. Cir• suit account shows a deficit. A scheme was adopted for the replenishment of the minister's house.

New Wandsworth and Fullnem.—A hearty and unanimous invitation to Rev.

11. Bickerton as superintendent for fourth year (1926-7) and to Rev. Norman H. Snaith, M.A., for a second year. Reglenish• meats at both manses have been carried out, and appreciative references to the work therein of 111r. W. Evans (circuit steward) were made. The circuit will endeavour to increase its missionary revenue to the 20 per cent. level. Junior mismonary displays are to Lo held at each place and also a circuit missionary rally. Mire Matthews, of Hamp-stead. will conduct special missions at Plough-road sad High-street. A circuit tem. peranco meeting is to be held. The churches sre affiliated with 'the "No More " Council. A special resolution of appreciation of the services of :Mrs. Bickerton and family was moved by the circuit steward and can-:red.

Sunderland Third.—Held at Newcestle-road, Rev. W. H. Campbell presiding. The financial statement, given by Alderman E. H. Brown; J.P showed a most satisfactory balance in hand. There were signs at several of the churches of spiritual quickening, con-versions having been witnessed at three of the churches during the quarter. Congratu-lations to Mr. J. W. Davie on attaining his 80th birthday and being still on the active list of local preachers. A second circuit mission band was formed. It was arranged to discuss fully the letter on Spiritual Ad-vance at each church. This being the semi. jubilee of the formation of the circuit, it was suggested to arrange for suitable celebrations. Rev. W. H. Campbell accepted a unanimous inviretion to remain for a sixth year, 1927-26,

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Raildon.—In the unavoidable absence, through illness, of Mrs. A. Robertshaw, Mr. Reggie Luxton, one of our medical students, presided. Mrs. T. C. Peters gave a splendid report of the meetings held at Scarborough. 'The soloist was Mr. A. Hall, of Shipley, Rev. A. Robertshaw read the missionary letter. Tea was afterwards served by Miss Holmes. Mesdames Rushy, Norman Taylor, James Hodgson and Barrett, and realised £2 3s.

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formed and a very successful inaugural meet. ing •held, presided over by Mrs. V. S. Read. Officers were duly appointed. Mrs. J. Griffin. of Newport, gave a helpful address, and Mrs. Bubb, district secretary, spoke of the good work the Federation is doing in the Connexion. It was cheering to see such a good number of representatives present from the churches in the circuit.

Birmlapham.—Meeting held at Spring- field, under the able presidency of Mrs. D. Cooke. A very helpful address was green by Mrs. C. P. Groves. Miss Tristram read the

reirdredrYbyleVirre Two beautiful. solos led the devotions. A splendid tea was pro-vided by the Springfield ladies. Collection, £5 6s. 9d.

Darlingtoa.—The September meeting, held at Pierremont, was presided over by Rev. J. Morrison. Miss Humble read the missionary letter and fibs. Parvin rendered a solo. Canon Cosgrove gave a very interesting address On his personal experiences as a mis-sionary in India, where Ise worked mainly among the aborigines.

Glaagoev Second.—The opening session was held at Toffeross, with a record attend-nce, Miss Allan presiding. Rev. Colin

McKenzie, M.A., chose a most appropriatesubject, " New Beginnings," drawing in-teresting,lessons on his subject from the prophet Ha.ai. .Miss Telford was the soloist, and Miss Kitson, A.T.C.L., presided at the organ. Tea was provided by the Toll-cross ladies, and a generous offering was given on behalf of missions.

Great Yarmouth First. —The monthly meeting of the Temple Church was held, by kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. J. Moll, at their residence, Portland House. Mrs. F. J. W. Salmon presided. Rev. J. Southall read the lesson. Mrs. Chilvers. of London, effectively sang a solo. Miss Thorley read the missionary letter and also presided at the organ. A very interesting address was given by Mrs. Gnenin (Baptist) on her experiences es a missionary in West Africa. A .le of fruit and flowers given by Mr. and Mrs. Moll was held 0 the dose. Total proceeds (£5) for the missionary funds. The tea was kindly given by Mr. and Mrs. Moll. Rev. T. Southall, on behalf of the members, welcomed Mrs. E. W. Kerrison (treasurer) after her serious illness.

Grimsby Seoond.—Two successful garden meetings have been held. The first was held at "Sorrento." through the kindness of our treasurer, Mrs. W. IL Bellamy. Mrs. Kitchen presided, and Rev Canon Dolby t 1.2r..lorrezmiThe second gathering was

re- sident. Mrs. H. L.Y•iayIlfos7.,hwl:n'iteisusr lPeg- gell charmed and inspired everyone present

ith the wonderful story of her work in Nigeria. Mrs. T. W. Dascornbe presided. The financial results in each case were ex• cellent.

Halifax 'First. —The monthly meeting was held at " Bank Top " Church, Rev. G. Os-borne presiding in the unavoidable shsence of Mrs. J. W. Yearsley. The missionary letrer wag read Ly Mrs. J. A. Normanren. Rev. Gwynne Thomas (Baptist) gave a _very thoughtful missionary address, and Mr. Naylor served us well as soloist. The tea. most generously provided by the Bank Top " friends, realised a substantial sum to• wards the missionary funds.

Hornsea.—A meeting was held at the house of hIrs. C. W'illiamson on Thursday. presided over by Mrs. Naylor. An illumi- nating address was given by Rev. L. Robin- son. Tea was provided by Mrs. Williamson. The missions, letter was read by Mrs. Williman and Miss Usher served as soloist. Rev. A. C. Williman made special reference to the special appeal of the hfissionary Committee, and a collection was taken for the missionary fund.

Hull.—Held at Heists on Thursday. Mrs. G. H. Ireland served as president and Miss A. Brown as vicepresident. An excellent address was given by Rev. H. H. Evans, of Hassle Congregational Church. The mis- sionary letter was read by hIrs. Fawcett ; Miss Burman rendered good service as soloist. At the close of the meeting tea was provided by the ladies of the Hassle Church. Proceeds £7 5s. 6d.

Ximberlep.—Meeting held at Eastwood, Councillor Ball presiding. Captain Holland's (Church Army) address was listened to with much interest. Mr. and Mrs. Seises, ren-dered a duet very creditably. The varied services of the gentlemen friends were much appreciated. The missionary letter was read by the secretary and a collection taken for missionary fends.

Leath.—The monthly meeting was held under the presidency of Mrs. J. Portal. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Clulow e solo was rendered by Miss J. Moncaster, and Rev. W. Robson gave a helpful address on the work of Christ in the past and the present Mrs. R. hrencastcr provided after- noon tea. A collection was token for mis-sionary funds.

Manchester Central.—Meeting held at Newton Heath, presided over by Mrs. W. Bentley. A very instructive and interesting address was given by Rev. J. Lewis Williams on •• The Inner Work in Nigeria," and he

Mexborough—The monthly meeting was held at Swinton, presided over by Mrs. A. J. Lindley. Rev. F. Wheeler gaud a most in-teresting account of missionary work i Alberta. The missions, letter was read by Mrs. Osvis. Miss Toothill was the soloist. Tea was kindly provided by the Swinton ladies.

Middlesbrough Second.—An excellent meeting was held at Newport on Monday. Mrs. A. L. Bradley presided. Two charming songs were sung by Mre. Bruce. Greet interest was taken in a missionary letter from Miss Godfrey, who is a product of the Gullies-street Church. Rev. IV. E Burkilt gave the address, and asked that the women would give a lead to the circuit in the raising of this year's special demand. The collections and other contributions amounted to £5.

1Pormich.—A mreting was held at Dere-ham.road. under the presidency of Mrs. Spivey, when Mr. Frank Roe, returned mis• sionary from Egypt, gave a most interesting address. A solo and duet were rendered by Mrs. Brighton and Mrs. Knights. To was provided by the ladies of the church. Pro-ceeds, £4.

Oldham.—The monthly meeting was held Claytont Hollins-road, Ii,,.

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d Mrs. Jas. Ashworth rendered two splendid recitations. Mrs. Loss gave a very fine ad- dress. The secretary read the missions, letter from Miss Love. Mrs. Ratcliffe officiated as pianist. The Hollins ladies pre• pared a splendid tee. Proceeds, £1 17s. 4d.

tley.—The monthly meeting \YRS held at Gui.ley. Mrs. Randall presided. Mrs. Law read the missionary letter and Mrs. Duffield the Scripture. Mrs. Clegg was the soloist and Mrs. Chaffer the accompanist. Miss Rennard gave an excellent address. Tea was provided by the Gui.ley ladies and a collection taken for the missions, funds.

Ripley.—The auxiliary was held at Golden Valley on Monday. Chairman, Mr. B. Gent ; soloist, Miss Katie Holden ; speaker, Mr. A. G. Gent ; pianist, Miss G. Eyre. The missions, letter was read by Mrs. G. C.

trainer, There was an excellent attendance. Mrs. Kenneth Bond delivered aninspiring address on her wok among the blind. Miss Sally Wright, who sang with effect, was ac-companied by Mrs. Holland. Mrs. Nod read the missionary letter. T. proceeds were satisfactory.

Scarborough. The September meeting was held at St. Sepulchre-street Church, with Mrs. T. Tennant ill the choir. Mrs. R. Ben-ham gave an excellent account of her work in Nigeria- The missions, letter was soil by Mrs. F. L. Cull. Miss Mahon served well as soloist and Mi. Horsley as accompanist. Refreshments were served by the St. Sepulchre-street ladies. Proceeds, £3 17s., for missionary funds.

Seaton DeMval.—A special monthly mec L. ing was held at Bates Cott... presided over by Rev. J. D. Wanless, supported by Rev. J. E. Ruston. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Robson Fenwiek. Mr. Mason, blind vocalist, of Burradon, delighted the company with two solos, accompanied by Miss Graham. Rev. J. C. Soulsby gave a masterly survey of the missionary mention, snaking a special appeal for. increased revenue. Tea w. pro- vided by the ladies. Proceeds, over £2.

9hildon.—Meeting held at St. John's•road. Mrs. Graham was president. The letter was read by Mrs. Moss, and an excellent address given by Rev. J. Metcalfe. There was a good attendance of members.

Sunderland.—Two successful country meetings hove been held. the first at Silks-worth. when Sister Kathleen gave an iitspir• ing address on David Jones, of 'Madagas-car." The ladies of the church provided tea. A good collection was taken for missionary fund. '1' he second meeting. held at Hyhope. hlrs. Dixon presided over a very large gather- ing. Mrs. Richardson read the missionary letter. Pastor Ford (Wesleyan) sang a beau-tiful solo. and also gave a missionary address. Great credit is due to the Ryhope ladies for

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VITI7er=.:17rg.'rtGrerllietrd.'r 1ptAZAAI1S.—If you are holding a Sale of ti'thZit'lis17.7y=n'tr"ViL

a stall or goons

postn,,utars, r., 46. Wileon-street, Loudon,

l/T LOVE 719'vrs'Ifaelrit.riiirt7xf ti,th!,r-theyE fit Notice Boards and attract ,attention.—

1.0V AND CO Dal. street. Norwich.

)OWN QUILTS re-covered in a meek;

;',■■„e: uotT

▪

enr r'Vnli g7r,

D.9, tree:'el1.13°1¢Brte-"Ve'ed arse 39, Foster Latter!biZhgoe'iede:

r PRY IIERBAL TREATMENT for all

=tdraligasseltveloPe.

A IITIF ICIAL TEETH (Old).-2s. each tooth on vulcanite.. 4s..on

bstn Vg;sZmW=Is!nitfa= sh b9

Bankers Lloyds.

RE rich and pan. gent spires of the East are used in the production of Buil

POPULAR SAUCE. The millions of bottles sold each year are Foot that it satisfio the majority of pa,

1 at., and we believe it will suit yours

IGER SAUCE !

FUTURE!. SAUCE CO. LTD., SELBY. CA to =Milli■M■S

glg MASIOWRI7TER

1=0 CIS 9E• MI RES 14^ • 70',4/6; toe. 3/13 OA weds). far oire ts

ord. Wks List Ern Alm mating et all Reds GIBBON, E. WRIGHT STREET. HULL

PRINTING for Churches and for Bo si lugs. W. WARD (w. IL VTARD."...-1/0XON.) 1‘"77.7•IILITIeitMLUGIOSPHL "CENI:17LirEir Prat!. Beepol Measso< on one eidaannoanmassat

the other: 950 d/9: em eF: I,IYIe Poet Free. Temperance Saris ni104

GOSPEL ARROWS.

VitiVittcel.nroftihne'enr7SIV/rM017.7etiV:ve."

HANDKEROHIEFS. B.et is the World. Obits Mercerised Lews lime. etched, special law price. Lail.. 3/- per dozen i

Gems per deem. S•gmble for ever, parson Red eve? hmsohold. lid wiW ozder, coos

WAVERTREE MANUFACTURING CO.. SADDEN LANE, BURNLEY.

EVANGELISTIC.

FOR, 0.1,KISS10,N, S,;dtv,ieth,growded ecifigregai

1.5°."L`7,7"jd appeal, 1.9 it■ Abun-

dant testimonials.

W 'lliSTER OF THE PEOPLEhorough [or Lhe Circuit; duties to

ungdale. nooseeck.

HIREn

D LOCAL PREACHER required at

go:rtrtZ7,;;2liZZLedrt'a '1"'" Ambie.ide2dri,V, ste.114Z;Z:

"PAL.SIORAL HOUSE," Marlborough u, Hallam —Primitive Methodist 31ol

-

d y_ Centre; e.losys open to all: terms 10.; exositent table; com-

ronlmen.!-WPtst MmitotVd water bed

BLACK. il:b0 0 L.— Mrs. BERRISFORD,

APrtme.nts relottendld; Zuutte ttim lies.; stamp..

BLACKPOOL. — Mrs. WALKER, Gros-vener_Hoese. lload.—Apart-

:p.rartaix:LTAt =hit 7ix —et;

BLACKPOOL.—Apartments, public and Private: home °comforts. rel.lent.

(7tT e7rrtie ,t,' et " /1LasAleRd

Tit LACK PO OL. —Mrs. DEMUR. 42,

or eal;I=:- road; D

from home• IM

BLACKPOOL.—Mrs. WARBURTON, 19, Cheltenham Hoed. North Shore—Three

minutes a.; good P.M. home; apartments.

p LACKPOOL.— Comfortable Apart-., me.. near wen and car stop: _ per usg. arrsone—Mrs. SLATER. 116. Lytham Road

BLACKPOOL,—Brentwood, 23, Etaikes VthottrLf'd'Vtlatbleittamtriu"": naerest.,1156 DODD. BLACK POOL. —Mrs. RIVKIN, Chester-./ Be. House, 5, Wellington-road.—Public

hoer.; three Apartments, with or without

hr... 'piano; 03117 11:::1.71=d1=74T. BLACKPOOL. — Apartm

n

en. or Board-

11glatiate a='etztw.viano.

B OURNEMOUTH.—"Rylstone," West Hill-road; Board-residence or apart.

!yens' honad=r2iir":;:ab'emtr.—vaEr. cnonel."2046. BOgRNE101TH. —

Undereliff Ho er1

;/::Tvnr.s;1isen7,:: iokinrt,2n:7"er giT"creili?n ;lirZ"rli

tlr2. .:ni;ess

DVeNDTUIRDEOlLA70!::Tfet.VIIV.IeriT- 700,9, electric ' trrgigT177.t. d. Veer.: Lidlar dean House. Littledean. . • EASTBOURNE.—" Bedfordia,". 301,

CIOr Ie trot?i."2-14%. 7nri.VAr111,1(.'

Fj LMOUT — Intending Visitorc LATiLi."4: =LIM!' ". ILFRACOAIBE —Illustrated Aceommo- and full Derllaula7 :t"q:Cro,rn11711terhuggl: uggTainliXtri.ieetrroltgolimi. BE"E' E°:

LONDON Visitor, are advised to stay at

Seabrook Hem (Private Hotel), 28'29, Cartwright Garde's, Y.C.I. Wilhio minates' walk of Easton, St Pancras and K ing's Urals station. Terms Bed and Break-fast, bath and attendance; from 6/6 per day—MIL & MD. GIDEON, Proprietors.

I 0ND 0 N. — Miss IlLacxwittx, 87 J

and 1%1114%7.%41!"14. ar,IL,!' jet! • and .70•7 .entral. LONDON. — Paying Guests received,

tscritlit707‘rIE:070,"datilViLisctifilri.V"117;

MA ET 0 RP E.—" Westbourne," Viatoria-road.—RomellIte Apartments or

Board-Residen.; every comfort: moderate terms.-11.. H. Ainigints,

1■19}5a57-,.m-A: 41"..", MO !LEO A M B E.—Comfortable Apart. minutes frgriYZ —11/se BEDDINA Carr H011116, Derou... KWIC,

M ORECAMBE—Mm. , R. F. LADELL, m;1;ta,..rIctaxig6 rt, beilarendeuroad.

apartments: near Promenade. cod "1""" NEW BRIGHTON, Wallasey, Cheshire. itle.41etUtrsr=grren "Hand

residence. large Emden; minute. from Proreseene.‘

NORFOLK.—Wanted, Holiday Boarders torer,m=ritt..limiland or aged eri,

Falo Farm. Pen... King'XiInorfolk.

Mtee presents &mere; Apartments; board opt.oual; near sea: tennis and gardens.

SCARB,OpROTi..011. ,00.m.f.ortable Public gardens; 000011. 4flarizfx---

SCARBOROUGH, —.. Superior board with . a

road.

SOUTHPORT. — K EN WORTH Y'S HYDROPATHIO ITempereneek For

Tlrerrtenletr7 gOtrMitd:Iir Lord Rune.. espeot. Terms _most imortlei;

t"tt't

SOUTHPORT.—Superior Apartments, oir """ —Mme. Beswrc[. B. Vletorla-street.

SOUTHPORT, — Thornhill, 12, Victoria Street four door. from Prom.; we,

e furnish d

Street, private and publio Spar,

ante; bath; piano: welleired beds—Mrs. Unto. Stamp.

QOUTHPORT.Mra J. W. PICKERING, AJ Warwick Rouse. Se Bath Street Coo.

Leirtb.14..drarrents,;.:gzelds; central to

SOUTHPORT.—Mrs. n/r12nRgTe17-21TAPpetTem

Thent:, ro7,1f'

T. A NNES ON -SEA. — Elkse3

▪ BEECHAM, 2J, St. Denial's-road South.— Comfortable apartment.. public and private.

/110.11v9Ity,..T.Mmatt.br:tcia.sidec, Superior IIR 1

minutes.—Mrs.

TORQUAY, "Seascape."—oply pr!vd.rt! .1.1:ttlfAM:VIP4rV. "2.";07.0gg:

do eonth every brook

nter

i""" teeth

afa r te table; central heating;

t"'"""' —Ilene. tang.—HeRaleaN.

rrORQUA. C.E. Holiday Home. Booklet! fZIrg.°13.! Oaci.ltagaii". Exeter. Stamp. Open's august 1st.

WESTON-SUPER-MARE. — Comfort.

apply tittles raViltitedliMa=dr..--Term".

Hotels, Hydros, Boarding Houses, Apartments. _

London :,,P,,t,ttsbield li14::.T.Ite,,Azziatt.,1,1,,t1Irligt2Tdezzant.oCrompa:.ykid.1,nitd,,:i17,,,,Freritgdmur tr,ett, E.C.

ILLOSTIATED CATALOGISIS for Iron.Wood &Composite Buildings on application

DESIGNS & ESTIMATES to meet special requirements free of charge.

EXTENDED TERMS of PAY-MENT can be arranged If desired.

EXPERT will interview cus-tomers by appointment.

W. HARBROW, Ltd. Dept N.

SOUTH BERMONDSEY, LONDON, S.E. Ie.

411: Lug.. ACTUAL MANUFACTURERS

In the Tntde,

CIIIINA of every description for liaclged TO LOCAL PREACHERS.—Are you 1 ODD 1 0.r.rn■E'lltBatnladdr.'int= i7nthd:Or; you kkeennt°9"d""h greater success.

fur snorts. with expert advice free: interested sales as ea student oft thegF2= rgoku'r "37o

Iiii.3,:reted.-31.rescrcaus, Liverpool Pottery, will realise that one of Vie 'most powerful aide to Creeching ucr 'e hoe Leers nut within he

,ESSONS IN THE LI PE OF JESUS !-;;''-ep:;`,':,?1" 9,1121"- °V I"' Preach-, VIEACHEI15• • EFFICIENci

V.VItir,:ottr211.Vrlieen=r.'ggre.— ll"'". Autumn andWinr. T TOYS, FANCY GOODS for BRIAR., EAS'ffpBecCit'llit'eNrmEs ft

ter loniL stays at "The wholesale price,. Bren Tuh FL,. Croft." C.E. Ouest House.—Full partioulars. Isio-cs.(ii tili fEr,,viemiX3,-1I. H. 3 ACK3oN AND Lit. 211.1,117, Et, Thorncombe-road, Loudon,

ESTABLISHED NEARLY HALF A CENTURY.

1-1 A RBROW' q EVERY FOR

1 I BU1 LD I NOS 1■,-) PURPOSE

HALL No. 29, accommodating e33 persons.

Price, delivered sod erected ea mrehaseis foaadation IB la 1.°X.fted)rTs - -

waxisie kee

against the assaults of illness Is to mainiala good appetite, sound digestion and perfect health. At the first sign of anything wrong you should take Beechana's Pills. They promptly cleanse the system, purify the blood, stimulate the liver. strengthen the digestion and restore healthy appetite. thereby securing the "sure shield" of good health.

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