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THE spiritual career of each of us is an adven-ture which differs in some of its . phases and features from that of other individuals, because we are not mere machines and because of the differ-ences in our make-up and education and the dif-ferent parts allotted ' to us in the great task of realizing the Divine Intention.

But the majority of us, and probably all of us in the years of childhood and youth before life has become very complicated, pass, in our spiritual career, through certain well-marked phases, to each of which there belong a certain distinctive way of living and a corresponding outlook on the world, attitude to it, and interpretation of life and our place therein, more or less unconsciously as- sumed,acted upon or deliberately adopted.The general law of this progress is well 'expressed in the words, "First that which is natural : then that which is spiritual." That describes the course it takes, or at least, should take. And it is part of our spiritual business as leaders and helpers of young folk to understand these phases and their features, and to guide them. to, and persuade them to accept and adopt the noblest and most handsome way of living, the highest outlook, the finest attitude and the most beautiful and loftiest interpretation of life and their business in the world. In simple words, it is our business to lead them to Jesus.

We will pass by the initial stage of more or less unconscious action and reaction—the phase in which we know nothing of " interpretations " because our mental, moral and spiritual life, like our bodily structure, are in their babyhood—to two phases characteristic of childhood and youth. By the time we come to School and Church most of us have reached the stage and state when we assume that the world - and all things in it exist for us—for our benefit ; when we assume that the world is a place to play and enjoy ourselves in, a place peopled with folk and furnished with things whose main business and functions are to serve us, to satisfy our wants, supply our needs, and generally to make life easy and enjoyable for us.

In early childhood this is more a way of living than a way of thinking. There is in it more of instinct than understanding. It is encouraged in us by the conditions in which we begin our career. Things are done for us, and must needs be done for us. Parents, grandparents, relations, friends, teachers compete with one another in their efforts to serve and interest us and to make life comfortable and pleasant for us. We grow to expect these things. We even take them for granted. We come to regard them as due to us.

The modern tendency to prolong the period of infancy further fosters this. With a child it is largely an instinctive, inevitable and natural way of living. Later on it becomes a more consciously accepted and adopted way of thinking of life and ourselves and way of living, and may then easily develop or degenerate into a very bad thing, spoil-ing the child and enslaving others. This happens when it is insisted on too much, persisted in too long and carried too far ; when it continues to be the sole ,outlook unmodified by other and higher con-siderations. Then it may easily develop into sheer selfishness in the child or youth. But there is some-thing of permanent value in this phase, which we cannot entirely lose without losing something vital and necessary to a full, joyous and serene life.

There is a sense in which the world does exist for us. We are and must always be ministered to by people and by Providence : and , we are meant to be happy—especially in our early days—and to enjoy what there is to enjoy in the world. And in our deal-ings with young folk we ought always to bear these things in mind, and help them to have a good time, a really good, happy time.

Then there is another and later phase in our youth-

ful spiritual career, when we look upon the world as a sort of stage whereon we are destined to play a leading part ; where we are going to be a distinct someone and do a conspicuous somewhat : a phase when we interpret life and live mainly, if not wholly, in terms of personal ambition ; when we see visions and dream dreams in which we ourselves are central figures and heroes. Like the youthful Joseph (of the Old Testament story) with his dreams of bowing corn sheaves and planets making obeis-ance to him (which so angered his brothers) ; like Alexander, called the Great, deliberately setting out in his early twenties to conquer the world (and nearly doing it in the way he meant) : like the famous or fabulous Dick Whittington and thousands of others, we have and cherish our dreams of personal achieve-ment, advancement, and dominion and fame, at this stage in our history.

Strindberg, in one of his dramas, has an ambitious young author who is about to have a play produced in Paris. He believes it to be a masterpiece, and that it is going to astonish the city and bring him recognition, homage and fame. On the morning of the great day, when all this is to happen, he stands on a high hill overlooking the city and talks to a friend :

" Look over there," says he. , " Down in the valley where the haze is thickest ; there lies Paris. To-day Paris doesn't know who Maurice is, but it is going to know within twenty-four hours. The haze which has kept me obscured . . will vanish before my breath and I shall become visible. I shall assume definite shape and begin to become somebody." All young folk do not talk like that but most, more

or less intensely feel and think like that. This phase has real dangers, such as the tempta-

tion and tendency to think of life in terms of personal success merely. If this way of living (and thinking) is not modified by higher considerations we may come to regard c` getting on " as the proper aim of life, and even be induced to use any sort of ways and means to gain the goal of our ambition : may strive to get on by getting on top of the backs of other folk.

There is New Testament evidence for saying that the ambition to conquer the world and to gain its homage by illegitimate ways and means presented itself to Jesus, and that He thrust it away from Him as a temptation of Satan.

But there is here something vital and necessary for a full and serviceable life, without which we should be like sailing ships without wind, or an engine without steam or its equivalent. We should have no "go " in us, and in our dealings with young folk we should always remember that. "Thou shalt not crush the soul of youth by ridiculing his ambi-tions, by quenching his enthusiasms, by suppressing his energies, by sneering at his dreams, simply because thou thyself hast passed through the period of enthusiasm and dreams."

But while we ought to bear all these things in mind in our dealings with young folk it is not our main business, as Christian leaders and teachers—if it is our business at all—to interpret life for them or to encourage them to live in terms of personal enjoyment or personal ambition. Others will do enough of that.

Our supreme business is to lead them to Jesus ; to get them to accept and adopt His outlook on the world, His brave and beautiful interpretation of life and our business in the world, and His handsome and chivalrous way of living ; and to show and per-suade them that this is what religion really is and that it makes life gloriously thrilling and worth living.

In " What Christ means to me," Dr. Wilfred Grenfell tells how in his early days, as a young

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Afternoon Meeting, 3.30—

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Rev. GEO. MOTTLE (King's Cross)

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Chairman, Mrs. GEORGE CADBURY Speakers, Sir KINGSLEY WOOD, M.P.

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The W.M.A. and Home Mission Work.

ON recently comparing the resolution under the above heading found on page 12 of the 1928 " Minutes " with the resolution as written in the Conference Daily Record, I was distressed to discover that in copying the resolu-tion for the printer I had accidentally omitted three im-portant words. The words are those italicised in the copy of the resolution given below. I am very sorry for their omission, and I apologise for the incorrect pre-sentation of the Conference action which the mistake involves.

On the day that I discovered the error I sent a corrected copy of the resolution to the Home Mission Secretary, Dr. Lineham, and to the W.M.A. Secretary, Mrs. Truscott Wood. I am now taking the earliest op-portunity I have had of enabling all who use our "Minutes of Conference " to know in what precise form the resolution was passed.

The resolution has passed by the 'Hanley Conference is as follows

"That this Conference rejoices in receiving the offer of the Women's Missionary Auxiliary made by its leaders to this Conference, and resPectfully requests that at least one effort annually shall be made'by the Women's Mis-sionary Auxiliary to raise funds for and to create interest in the great work of the Home Mission Committee."

Brighton, October 13, 1928. HENRY SMITH.

Byways of the Connexion. PASSING from the highways of the Connexion, where

there are strong, influential, aggressive churches, into byways, where the churches are smaller and less known, it is encouraging and inspiring to find some of the finest type United Methodists. Recently I spent two Sundays , in the Dalwood Circuit, a circuit consisting of a group of four small churches. The Dalwood Church during recent years has been strengthened by accessions to its membership of people from churches in London and elsewhere. The first Sunday I took both services at Dalwood ; the second Sunday was the Har-vest Festival, and I took the morning service, and on the Monday preached in the afternoon and spoke at the, public meeting. It was a great privilege to me, for the congregations were good, the singing and decora-tions excellent, the tone deep, and the attention and appreciation all that a preacher could wish. The pastor (Mr. George Abbott) is unsparing in his labours ; by his tact, winsome personality and strong influence is hold-ing his people together splendidly. He is beloved by his churches and people in the district. I came away bringing happy memories, and the conviction that the Home Missionary Society in helping the circuit is spend-ing money wisely. In my intercession I shall certainly include the little Dalwood Circuit and its devoted pastor.

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medical man, he was passing down a dark street in Shadwell one evening, when his attention was drawn to a large tent in an open space. It suggested to him the idea of a circus. He looked in to see what was going on. He found the tent full of people. An elderly gentleman was saying a prayer, the im-mense length of which bored him, and he was just about to leave when a vivacious and unconventional man on the platform suddenly jumped up and called out ," Let us sing a hymn while our brother finishes his prayer." Such unconventionality, common sense, and humour in religion, he says, was a new and interesting thing to him. Someone told him that the vivacious interrupter was the speaker of the evening. So he stayed to hear what he had to say. He did not know at the time who the speaker was --,(It was D. L. Moody)—but, he says, "he left a new idea in my mind—the idea that loyalty to a living Leader (Jesus) was religion and that knightly service is the expression of it."

He discovered that night, in that text, he says, that life is not a tragedy, religion provides us a way and means of escape from, but a field of ser-vice, calling for sympathy and courage to face it, and offering opportunities of doing chivalrous deeds, and rendering gallant service ; that religion is not an insurance policy but a handsome, generous and honourable way of living.

That appealed to the, young Grenfell, as it does to most young folk. And if on Young People's Day we make our appeal to them along these lines, some of them will be led to do what Grenfell some time later did—to stand up for Jesus, to take Him as their Leader, and to consecrate themselves to His chivalrous and glorious crusade. And if they want to know what an unconventional, adventurous, brave, handsome and happy, jolly life of service he has since lived, tell them to read his life story.

G. F. WALTERS.

Ourselves and Others. A NEW BOOK.

"TRAIL BLAZERS AND ROAD MAKERS," by Rev. A. J. Hopkins. This book is now ready. It is the fascinating story of our East African Missions written by our missionary on the spot, and well written. Mr. Hopkins has done more than write an interesting book. He has told the truth as it an

d to be told.

The pages are full of romance, toil and sorrow, and un-, failing faith. The Rev. James Ellis, who read the proof-sheets, an ex-East African missionary, says of it : "No book on Africa, either on travel or missionary work, has Moved me more deeply than this story of the United Methodist Mission in East Africa." The book is attrac-tive in make-up and illustrated with, pictures of arresting interest. The letterpress, binding, and jacket picture are so excellent as to make it good value for 2s. 6d. net. I hope this new publication of ours will meet with a great sale from our people.—HENRY HOOKS.

THE NEXT CONFERENCE. The United Methodist Conference is to ' be held at

Salem Church, Halifax, next year. A' meeting of the General Committee was held on Thursday last, at Salem. The newly-appointed minister of that church, the Rev. S. T. L. Hacker, was appointed chairman of the committee. Many matters of premier importance were dealt with, and additional members appointed to important committees. The Rev. Dr. Maltby, Ex-President of the Wesleyan Church, is to preach the Conference sermon. A well-known Primitive Metho-dist minister is to be invited to address- the confdrence public meeting. These arrangements have been largely. inspired by the prospect of Methodist Union. Coun. J. H. Turner (Mayor-designate of Brighouse) and promi-nent United Methodist, will preside at that gathering.

CHANGING CIRCUITS. The List of Ministers Changing Circuits in 1929,

1.930 and 1931 is now ready, and can be had on applica-tion to the Publishing House, 12 Farringdon Avenue, e.ondon, E.C.4. Applicants must enclose threepence In stamps.

KING'S CROSS MISSION, Under the ministry of the Rev. George Nottle, our

King's Cross Mission, Islington, is making steady and gratifying progress. The pastor's anniversary and rally will be held on Sunday and Monday, October 21st and 22nd (see advt.). The Monday evening meeting -it 7.30 will include, among other interesting items, a dis-play of lantern slides showing the numerous activities of the mission. The United 'Methodists of London are cordially invited, and to learn, in this interesting way, what is being done at one of their mission centres in a crowded. and needy district 'of the Metropolis.

METHODIST UNION. In view of the Area Committees and gatherings

shortly to meet, the three Book Rooms have jointly issued a leaflet of selected hymns emphasizing 'the Methodist Witness, which it is hoped will be found useful at such gatherings. Copies can be supplied from our own Book Room, 12 Farringdon Avenue, London, E.C.4, price 2s. per 100; postage, 4d.

* * REV. R. T. WORTHINGTON.

The Rev. R. T. Worthington leaves our shores for his work in East Africa to-day (Thursday). He leaves Victoria Station at 11 a.m. Kindly thoughts, good wishes and prayers from us all go with him that he may have safe travel and abundant success.

LONDON'S GREAT DAY. The fifty-fourth Anniversary of the London Church

Extension and Mission Committee is to be held on Monday, October 29th, at the City Temple. The after-noon meeting will commence at 3.30, and, will be ad-dressed by the Rev. George Nottle, who is doing good work at our King's Cross Mission, and the Rev. Arthur Pringle (an ex-chairman of the Congregational Union). The evening meeting, commencing at 6.30, will have as speakers Sir Kingsley Wood, M.P., and our well-tried friend, Rev. James Ellis. This annual gathering is now quite a London feature for our London people, and by virtue of the grea,t work which the London Church Ex-tension Committee has done for over fifty years it de-serves the generous support of all the people in London and the provinces.

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ROCKY LANE, BIRMINGHAM. The October issue of "The Crusader " of this church

contains chatty paragraphs from the Minister's Diary and announcements of coming events. The minister writes of Bunyan in interesting paragraphs. There is a Children's Corner and ' pointed incidents, together making up a four-paged sheet which will be read by the passer-by. It has a free circulation' of two thousand per , month, and gives indication that our old Rocky Lane Church is still bearing a good witness.

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A New Government. The events taking place in China ,will

certainly appear in history as of first-class importance. Seventeen years ago the Manchu dynasty fell : and ever since the nation has. been struggling to attain to another and satisfactory form of govern- thent. The absence of any central control or executive authority has been seen in a general welter and far-spread brigandage. Armies have been formed, and after fight-ing for nothing in particular, have been disbanded, to indulge in loot and anarchy. The Kuomintang or People's Party, has prevailed, and in Nanking, with its crowded and narrow streets, a governinent has been formed, which embodies and ex-presses the rudimentary. unity which exists. Chiand Kai-shek is the President, and the "Three People's Principles " of Sun YatLsen are a part of the Govern-ment creed. These are : (1) Nationalism of the people ; (2) rights of the people, and

• (3) livelihood of the people. We do not know what may be history's final verdict on Sun Yat-sen : but he ap-pears now to have been a man of daring, of vision and of unusual proportions. It is interesting to recall that Dr. Sun disagreed with Marxian princi-ples and opposed the doctrine of class war. China is not at the end of her troubles: Among the evils she will have to deal with are : the discipline of wild hordes, who have enjoyed lawless-ness ; the tightening up Of general ad-ministration ; the repression of the bol-shevist and the communist, and the firm and sharp dealing with irresponsible 'mili-tary leaders, who will in all probability emerge with an army, and sally forth to fight as it suits their taste and fancy. The fact that is for the moment, 'however, of importance, is that the Government is now in being,- and lovers of China, and of world peace will hope for the newly-formed executive a long life and a happy one.

"A Society Really Christian." In 'taking this subject for his address

from the Chair of the Congregational Union, the Rev. Bertram Smith,- chose an easy topic, but as he dealt with it he had things to say which were by no' means easy.' He is a happy Congregationalist ; but what he sees and knows about his Chur4h prevents him from an overflowing joy. He sees the weakness of the sys-tem, and he probes the defects of indus-trialism as well as the' selfishness of so-ciety. We quote one paragraph, however. Mr. Smith' is discussing the well-worn theme of " putting our own house in order." All is not well with Congrega-tionalism ; and Mr. Smith is very bold. 'He would like to see a ministry, paid well enough to escape the misery of privation and a struggle to make ends meet, but he would like to put an end to the inequali-ties, which though they do not exist to the same extent in our own Church, are by no means unknown. " A young fel-low," he says, "leaves college, and directly he shows some -exceptional talent for preaching or some special aptitude for organization, or even some 'cello-like quality in his yoke. (we like that!) some Church, richer than the one he is serving, offers him or £100 a year to leave his pfd friends and -come and be their minister. In another three or four. years the process is repeated and a still richer Church makes a similar offer, and so often commences that not very heroic pil-grimage from the country church to what we speak of as the more influential Churches in our Denomination." We

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imagine that no one will be likely to dis-pute the deduction which Mr. Smith draws. " The system is bad, bad for the ministers, and bad for the Churches." How easy it would be to enlarge ! and we have a suspicion that certain of our friends, who are so gallantly struggling in some of our Churches, will yield to the temptation, and say things which it is not lawful for man to utter.

Slap-Dash. Perhaps the best tribute one can pay

to the Editor of " The Congregational Quarterly " is to say that it is always his own contribution that one is first com-pelled to read. He says in the current number what we have said repeatedly in these columns concerning the Kellogg Pact. But what ::has moved Dr. Peel to something approaching anger is the slap-dash methods of Dean Inge, when he flings carefulness to the winds, and seems bent on annoying somebody. The Editor it is whO speaks of him as " Our national gadfly," and he has some sharp words on the Dean's "gibes and jeers at those less well educated than himself."

ReSponsibility," says Dr. Peel, "seems to forsake the Dean when he writes and speaks for readers and • audiences across the Atlantic." What the Dean said, when he gave the Yale Lectures on Preaching, we do not know ; but Dr, Peel says sig-nificantly that it is "the only series that have not been printed." The severity of Dr. Peel's strictures may be gathered from the following : " We get the impres-sion of the Dean saying to himself, " Oh, this is for America, a new country of dimes and dollars, with no 'culture, no traditions and no scholarship. ' Any old thing will do ! " Well, Dean Inge - can take care of himself ; but he certainly does

speak at times much like a clever and spoilt child. He has one of the finest in-tellects in Europe, and can easily make mincemeat of the uninformed. The pity of it is, he seems to enjoy doing so ; and sometimes is not careful to put into the machine only the people who deserve it.

" Men • Ought Always— The first place is given in the " London ,

Quarterly " to an article by Dr. ' Lyttelton on "The Decay of Prayerfulness2' The very title is disturbing, for What hope is there that we shall advance if this decay is real? Dr.. Lyttelton has some very penetrating remarks. " I cannot .believe," he says, "that any man can be found who, after ten years of perseverance in private prayer, of doing his best to. pray as Christ prayed, will not testify at the end, that it has been amply worth while." It seems to us that few wiser words on prayer have been spoken than these. The argument that convinces is experience. Intellectual conviction is often subsequent to practice. We have been commanded to pray by One whom we recognize as Master and Lord ; and though it may be hard, there is no reason for giving up. It is not a mere coincidence, we think, that at the second Oxford .Conference of Con-gregationalists, the feeling grew upon all present, that " the religious and devotional side of the' presentation of Christianity needed further emphasis." And so, it was resolved that at the next Conference special account should be taken of the subject'of prayer and other methods of de-votion. We hear much, and shall proba-bly hear a great deal more during the next year or' so, about the spiritual needs of Methodism. It may be that 'we have yet to learn that our supreme need is not enthusiastic public meetings, addressed by " brilliant orators," but rather that we should all learn again to pray. The prayer meeting is largely neglected ; and it seems like beating the air to resusci-tate the kind of meeting that once meant so much. But are there not in Methodism a few gifted souls who will point the way of prayer? It ought to be a spiritual feast of pure delight, to gather with others and pray. What is it that hinders? Long prayers consisting of weather-beaten phrases, hymns with a too-direct appeal to the emotions may need to be laid aside. But is there not a better method within reach? If we cannot meet to pray some-thing is wrong ; and if we can, is any • spiritual . exercise so urgent or any way so surely giving access to power, joy an-r1 a most vivid witness?

The Ministry. Dr. John. Oman was persuaded a little

while ago to give two addresses to minis-ters in Scotland, and these have now been published as a pamphlet by the Student Christian Movement at a shill-ing. We should like to quote at great length from the rich wisdom of these pages, but a few sentences must suffice. " It is so easy," he says, " to be a parson, so difficult to be an apostle." " Few men Work as well in slippers as in shoes."

This will remind many of our readers of Dr. Maclaren, who could do no good thing in his study until he had laced up his boots. " Extempore writing," Dr. Oman thinks,' is " a deadlier gift even than ex-tempore speaking." What impressed him in reading the life of Gladstone, was not only his power to work, but "the power to say good-bye to it when done." The great task of the minister is "to worship with our people, and not merely conduct the worship." " Much of the popular preaching I have heard, seems to me trivial in matter and tawdry in form." Dr. Oman has never got a great deal out of Augustine's Confessions, or even " The Imitation," which is a comfort to many of us. Jesus " never preached the Gospel of peace in a. flurry." Speaking of older ministers, he says they " commended their gospel of peace as men of peace, while the younger men look like business men running a show." And finally this, " There may be people who maintain a high level of spiritual life apart from the influence of any Church connection, but I have not come across them." Well said, Dr. Oman ! and it wanted saying.

R. P.

Chagford Circuit. Work Among Young People.

ON October 12th, a representative gath-ering of church workers, local preachers and SundaySchool teachers met at Whid-don Down. Rev. W. J. Bleathman was in the chair. The gathering was the out-come and result of an anxiety concerning the position and condition of Sunday Schools and young people in our country places.

Mr. H. W. Perryman introduced the discussion. He remarked that although it was always understood that the Sun-day School was as important, if not more so, than the church, yet the Sunday School did not occupy any great place in church meetings, quarterly meetings, or district meetings.' The schools of a cir-cuit are not linked up, had not the same care and interest shown as in other branches of church work. In fact, very often, school work is apparently not regarded as part of the church's responsi-bility. The speaker mentioned that much care was taken -and consideration given as to who should fill our pulpits, bet no great anxiety as to how and where se it-able teachers for our young folk should be obtained. Consequently, although per-haps not generally known to the church members of the circuit, there was a church in one village with its Sunday School gone, another with its Sunday School nearly gone, another with several scholars and no organization to deal with it.

The meeting was thrown open, and many contributions were made revealing the many difficulties and joys of Sunday School work. One representative testi-fied to the constraining power 'of the work for forty-five years, another to the letters received revealing the good resulting from lessons learnt at Sunday School. An-other young man from a village Sunday School, said the scholars ranged. in age from three to nineteen, and he alone had to conduct and carry on the school. He did not complain, but had come' seeking ideas and' counsel. He felt the greatness of the work and his inability to deal with it. All felt that Sunday School work was worth while, and that efforts must be made for its best pursuance. It was hoped the, outcome of the meeting will be for all to prayerfully consider how best to carry on this work, so that the chil-dreri and young people in the circuit should be brought under the saving influ-ence of Jesus Christ.

The Methodist Fellowship of Travel.

AN advertisement appears in our columns this week in relation to the Fifth Annual Methodist Cruise Party to Norway, organized and personally con-ducted by Mr. F. J. Pape, Norway House, Cockermouth. Everything is done to make these tours pleasant and efficient. Mr. Pape is doing his best to promote in this way a union spirit among the various sections of Methodist travels which so far are distinctly encouraging, and we trust he will receive some measure of sup_ port from those of our own people who have the opportunity and the 'means to see the interesting and beautiful spots on this earth's surface. Bookings now would be a distinct advantage, and those inter-ested should consult Mr. Pape without delay.

The W.M A. and Home Mission Work Ourselves and Others... Notes and Comments. By R. P.... Valedictory Service to Rev. R.T.Worthington Manchester Young People's Demonstration... The Home Mission Committee ... Helps for Scripture Examination.

I By Georgette Blamer ... "I Love All Boys." By Bruce White • ... "Out of the Mouths of Babes-"

By Mary. G. Faull

Notes and Comments.

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Diamond Jubilee Fund of Sixty Thousand Guineas To commemorate Sixty Years of Child Saving by build-ing new Houses, Hostels, and Hospitals for the Four Thousand Boys and Girls in the Thirty Branches of the

National Children's Home & Orphanage (Founded by Dr. Stephenson). Principal : Rev. W. HODSON SMITH

Chief Offices s HIGEIBURY PARK, LONDON, N.5 General Treasurers: Sir Charles Cheers Wakefield, Bart, C.B.E.

Sir Thomas Barlow, Bart., M.D., F.R.S.

NB= Remittances from U.M.M. Churches should be addressed to Rev £1. HENRY Hcicixs, Treasurer D.M. Auxiliary 12 Farringdon Avenue,

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Valedictory Service to Rev. R. T. Worthington.

ON Wednesday evening, October 10th, a well-attended meeting was held in our church at .Hightown, Crewe, to say " Farewell " to the Rev. R. T. Worthington, who returns to-day to Africa (Kenya Colony). The chair was taken by Mr. J. Young, of Arclid, and the choir, under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Cade, ren-dered the anthem, " How lovely are the messengers."

Prayer was offered by the Rev. R. Santo Reed, after which Mr. John Slater (society steward) expressed the good wishes of. our Hightown Church. He also spoke of Mr. Worthington's association with our church as a youth and a young man, and of the service rendered to our church by his father (the late Mr. J. T. Worth-ington) who, in addition to other offices, held the position of Sunday School superintendent for twenty years.

The chairman spoke of the pioneers of our work on the African mission field, and of the work which Mr. Worthington did during the period for which he was stationed in Meru. He reminded the congregation that conditions are much different from what they were when Mr. Worthington first went to Africa. The work in those early days is bearing fruit. Medical and in-dustrial missionaries are now available, to assist in the work, and new opportunities are being created by the opening up of Kenya Colony. Mr. Young concluded his remarks with an appeal for the prayers of the con-gregation on behalf of the workers in this field.

The valedictory address was delivered by the Rev. W. Cherry, who , congratulated the Hightown Church on the production of a man of Mr. Worthington's cali-bre. Mr. Cherry spoke of the way in which Mr. Worth-ington is particularly fitted for the work he is about to undertake by reason of his fine physique, his ability, his initiative, his sound common sense, and his devo-tion to his Master and the work to which he had been called—a devotion shared by Mrs. Worthington, and so intense that they were prepared to return to the Foreign Field even though it means 'leaving behind them their only child. " From their previous experience they know something of the life which lies before them," con-tinued the speaker ; " they know some of the difficulties of the work ; they have not the incentive of a new adventure; they are to be commended' for their deter-mination to face the known facts and hardships." Mr. Cherry then spoke of the need for more earnest prayer on the part of those who remain at home, suggesting that neglect of this duty withholds power from the missionaries. "Let there be times," he said, "when Mr. and Mrs. Worthington can say, as Luther said when he felt an unusual sense of power, " I feel as if I am being prayed for."

After a letter had been read from the. President (the Rev. C. Stedeford) expressing his regret that he was not able to be present, Mr. Worthington gave a brief address, in which he spoke of the help which he has received from his early training in the Hightown Church and Sunday School, of his happy memories of teachers and friends, and of his joy that Hightown—his home church—had been chosen for the holding of the vale-dictory service. He made special reference to the in-fluence of his father, both in the, home and in the Sunday 'School. Concluding, Mr. Worthington said :

For Sunday School Workers

A Summer School in November !

THERE are workers at the seaside resorts, and others, who cannot leave home during August, and are thus unable to share the benefits and

joys of our Summer Schools. Desirous of meeting their need, and encouraged

by the experiment of last year, we have arranged for a

WEEK-END SCHOOL to be held at the

REGAL HOTEL, CLEVELEYS near Blackpool,

beginning with Supper, Thursday, and finishing with Breakfast, Monday.

NOVEMBER 1-53 1928 INCLUSIVE CHARGE - 35/-

Intermediate, Junior and Primary Sections, to be led respectively by Misses Florence Burgon, Georgette

Blamer, and Eveline Welbury. Demonstration departmental services for

Intermediates and Juniors. Bible Lectures by the Rev. G. W. Stacey, of Darwen ; Talks on " Religious Education," etc., by the

Rev. H. Y. Capsey, of London.

Address all correspondence to the

Rev. H. V. CAPSEY, 30 Grosvenor Park Road, Walthamstow,

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I want you at .Hightown to feel that you can supply what I lack, and that together we may do, the will of Christ. The first part of my life at Hightown bids me go forth and be worthy of it, for no man was ever given a greater chance. Ours should not be the sorrow' of parting, but the gladness that Hightown has been chosen to send someone to the mission field."

The valedictory prayer was offered by the Rev. T. S. Neat Deep regret was felt that Mrs. Worthington was unable to be present owing to the illness of a relative.

Central Chapel, Cleckheaton. The Re-opening Services after Renovation.

THERE can 'have been few happier communities in Methodism on the evening of Sunday, September 30th, than the members and adherents of Central Chapel,Cleck_ heaton. For ten weeks this noble edifice had been closed for internal painting and decorating, and upon the work done £1,000 has been spent. The result is surely one of the loveliest as well as stateliest buildings in Methodism. _ When fifty years ago this great church was i uilt it was designed and erected on a scale and with such lavish excellence of material that it has been rightly known as the Cathedral of the Denomination, and the writer has no reason, after fairly wide travel, to correct such a description. " Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary."

The first day's services were taken by Dr. J. A. Hutton, whose versatile mind, dramatic style, and forceful inter-pretation of Scripture greatly impressed the large congre-gations. His two sermons were indeed a large and com-prehensive philosophy of life. His own comment upon the services in the "British Weekly " is worth quoting here :-

"Dr. John A. 'Hutton conducted services last Sunday morning and evening to very large congregations at Central Chapel, Cleckheaton. This very noble place of worship has been thoroughly overhauled and cleaned and redecorated, and it must be one of the handsoMest chapels in England. In a reconstructed Methodism, when the work of Methodist England may be accomplished on what might be called the cathedral basis—that is to say, a great rallying point for the denomination—Central Chapel will provide one such rallying point for the West Riding. The musical part of this service was something never to be forgotten. It was evangelical praise at its finest, with art and passion equally contributed. Mr. Langley has done great work in the neighbourhood. Warm-hearted and friendly congregations contributed a total for the day of £461."

On the second Sunday the Rev. J. H. James, M.A.. B.D., was the special preacher, and with his usual effectiveness he brought the Church into touch with the permanent and underlying realities. Once more the choir rendered beautiful music and enhanced its own fine repu tation.

It would be difficult to describe the reverent joy that filled all hearts when at the close of the day it was announced that the collections for the two Sundays amounted to the noble sum of £703,, which reflects the loyalty and self-denials of a splendid body of people.

This report would not be completed without mentioning that we are indebted to our minister, Rev. J. Ernest Langley, and the secretary, Mr. Stillingfleet, for the splendid way in which they have worked in connection with the decorating scheme and raising the money men-tioned above,

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THESE SIXTY YEARS

SIXTY YEARS AGO by rescuing some

twenty lads from the streets of London Dr. T. B. Stephenson founded the first Branch of the Children's Home. In his lifetime the family thus gathered together grew to over a thousand.

TO-DAY in the thirty Branches of the National Children's Home and Orphanage there are four thousand boys and girls. From these Homes nearly twenty thousand have gone out to do their work in the world.

EVtEoRhYe pDA0 rYp hb ar brings i neds and its special

dfriendless appea appeals

chil-dren 'in distress and peril. Your gift will bring to them new hope and opportunity for the years to come.

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411 items for this column to be sent to the Publication Secretary, Mrs, J. B. Brooks, II Laisteridge Lane, Bradford.

PRAYER TOPIC for the week beginning October 21st For the happy parties who left in September for E. and W. China ; that their entry into the stricken country may be propitious, and the Divine blessing rest upon them and their :future work.

Manchester District.—The Autumnal Council was held at Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, on Wednesday, October 3rd. At the afternoon session Mrs. A. Hearn was in the chair, and prayer was offered by Mrs. Hawley. There was a well-attended business meeting, at which a resolution was passed that three members with the longest service on t.he Executive Committee fall out auto-matically each year and three others be elected in their stead, all new members to be elected for three years only in future, thus bringing new interest into the executive. It was also decided to represent a member of the G.M.A. on the executive. Mrs.' J. T. Brewis gave a most interest-ing and encouraging report of the W.M.A. Council meet-ing held at Greenbank Church, Plymouth, last May. After the meeting a most excellent tea was provided by the ladies of Stamford Street Church.

In the evening a public meeting was held in the church. After prayer had been offered by the Rev. F. J. Wharton, Mrs. Wharton, who presided, welcomed those who were visiting from other districts, and touched on the objects and achievements Of the W.M.A. In introducing Mrs. A. E. Greensmith, the speaker for the evening, Mrs. Whar-ton spoke of her useful work in West Africa, where she had laboured for twelve years. Mrs. Greensmith gave an interesting and appealing address, and one that should stimulate us all to greater endeavour. She compared the dull, dreary, primitive life of the African with that of the enlightened privileged life of the white man. The African native, she said, has for generations been sur-rounded with fear and superstition, and thinks that spirits are waiting to do him harm. We know that the spirit of love is surrounding us, let us therefore give all the help we can by our gifts and prayers. Finally Mrs. Greensmith made an appeal for more missionaries to go out, especially for 'the establishment 'of a girl's school, which' is urgently required.

During the evening Madame Barlow very ably rendered two beautiful solos, Mr. Yoxall presiding at the organ. Mrs. Melling voiced' 'the thanks of, the meeting, to the members of Stamford Street Church for their generous hospitality, which was seconded by Mrs. A. Hearn.

Liverpool and N. Wales (Barnton).—By the kind invi-tation of our Barnton Branch, the autumn group meeting was held on Wednesday, October 3rd. There was a good company present, between fifty and sixty. Mrs. Eddon gave a splendid address on her work in China, which was much enjoyed. Miss May, of Winsford, kindly presided. Miss Capper, of Barnton, was the soloist. The friends had provided a very enjoyable tea, which was much ap-preciated by all. Barnton Branch is doing well, for which we are thankful. Mrs. 'Hindley and her helpers are most enthusiastic for missions.

KING'S CROSS MISSION Charlotte Street, Caledonian Road, N., "

Pastor's Anniversary and Rally ON SliNDAY AND MONDAY 21st & 22nd OCTOBER, 1928

Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.—

Rev. GEO. MOTTLE (Superintendent Minister) Monday at 7.30 p.m.—

PUBLIC MEETING Chairman, W. MALLINSON, Esq., J.P. Speaker, Rev. A. E. L. DAVIS.

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The Triumph of Radium over Rheumatism. FURTHER SENSATIONAL PROOF OF THE MERITS OF RADICURA.

The famous singer, Signe Liljequist, speaks out: You ask me what I think of " Radicura." I think that a real blessing has come to light with

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And may, my voice reach all those who suffer and are in need of its help.

Seven months- ago' I was in -a desperate condition, and it was with dread that I contemplated the future. Severe sciatica, from which I had been suffering for a long time, had taken such a turn that I feared 1 should becoMe a cripple. I tried every remedy which we' have at our disposal, but without any result. The only thing which could bring me relief in my insuffer-able- pains was a narcotic, but to use this to such a degree as was neCessary would have ruined my health. It really looked hopeless.

Then I went home to Finland, and one , of the first things. that met me there was the word " Radicura." What was " Radicura "? , A new and unfailing remedy against 'gout, rheumatism, neuralgia, etc. 1 will not deny that I felt very. sceptical indeed concerning this new remedy, and showed no peculiar anxiety to pro- cure it.

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I can believe that I smiled, but in order not to hurt the person who had given it to me, I promised to try it.

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When I now take the little grey thing in my hands, it is almost with reverence, and I think : " It is not always the most showy things that do the best work in this world." May your wonderful healing power reach all those who are in need of it !

(Signed) SIGNE LILJEQUIST.

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October, 18, 1928

Manchester Young People's Demonstration.

ON Saturday, October 13th, the historic Free Trade Hall, Manchester, was again well filled with United Methodists.- For a number of years the Young People's Demonstration has been eagerly anticipated, and this occasion proved to be no exception. In the past the famous building has been used for all kinds of public meetings, but nothing could be more in-spiring than to see row after row of happy faces, including Boy Scouts, Girl Guides and Boys' Brigades, and the " young " of all ages. Indeed, there could be no old folk present on this occasion, the air was filled with the spirit of youth.

During the interval of waiting, Mr. J. C. Blake, B.A., one of our city organists, discoursed sweet music, and when at last the choir was assembled on the tinge plat-form they made an imposing sight indeed. ' Mr. Leonard Andrews, who has served the Demonstration for a considerable period, and always with great ability, was again the conductor, and nothing but praise can be offered for the way in which they led the singing of the choir and congregation alike. Punctually at 6.45 he called upon the vast audience to join in singing " Soldiers of Christ, arise," to the tune " Diademata." We were • led into the realm of worship as Rev. A. E. Greensmith (Chairman of the Manchester District) led in prayer.

The Chairman of the Manchester 'and Salford Guild, Mr'. W. Ellison, a faithful and honoured member of our church, in the most felicitous terms, introduced the chairman, the Right 'Hon. the Lord Mayor of. Manches-ter (Councillor W. Davy, J.P.) who on rising to speak received a hearty welcome.

The "Te Deum in F " was a happy prelude to his speech. He proceeded to speak directly to the young people present concerning the need for generosity and charity. Optimism and hopeful-ness characterized his • words, especially when he declared •" that there is more of Christ in the world to-day than ever." That was a consid-ered statement, for he declared the truth of it in spite of the prevailing love of pleasure. Dwelling at length on this important theme /of generosity in school life and in other departments of life he appealed to all to create an imagery in youth, so that when old age came on, none need be ashamed. It was a good start to a meeting fraught with great possibilities.

This year rather more place was given to musical items, and the venture was justified. " Arise, shine for thy light is come," was well sung, but the " piece" of the evening was Mendelssohn's "Hear my Prayer." One could feel the ripple of disappointment pass over the congregation as the chairman announced that the boy soloist, George Fairbrother (late of Duke of Port-land's Chapel, Welbeck Abbey) ,could not be present thrOugh illness. Madame Florence Wilson, however, proved ,,to be more than a capable substitute, for her rendering was so excellent, as indeed. was the whole of the performance, that • together they were heartily encored.

Though more' space was given to the. musical lovers, the speeches were by no means of secondary import-ance, indeed, they were of a high order. Rev. J. Howen. Rodda, of Sheffield, soon gained the attention of his hearers by a great text, " If there were dreams to sell, what would you buy? " His frequent repeti-tion of the question made it a most haunting phrase. Losing no time he plunged into his subject with great enthusiasm, carrying the vast audience with him. We found ourselves silently repeating the question. He reminded us that there are dreams which cost, next to nothing, and they are worth less than nothing. Any dream that is worth having must be paid for at a great price. Many an aside and quip lighted up the speech, and in the happiest vein he continued to chal-lenge his listeners by asking them to dream about the big things. The happenings of China and India and Russia, with their experimental governments, etc., the attempts at peace evidenced by the. League of Nations and the Kellogg Pact all came in for apt reference, and were shown to be the big dreams of, the race at the moment. It. was a timely utterance, and one cal-culated to make many think of the need to move out of the realm of :trivialities, and to seek the life which he characterized as an . adventure and the dream worth having.

Rev. E. .E. Bennett, of Redruth, maintained the high tone of -the meeting by an excellent address on the "Street That is Called Straight," In telling terms he pictured the street, at the same time impressing upon his hearers the fact that there are still empty houses there. By a happy use of his imagination, we were introduced to some of the tenants already there, John Ruskin, Aliraham Lincoln, W. E. Gladstone, Grenfell of Labrador, Josephine Butler and Catherine Booth. Proceeding to lay down the conditions of tenancy, we were reminded that a person need not be a Methodist, or rich or clever; but that he must be, genuine and clean of, soul. Every would-be tenant must first have an interview with the Landlord, Jesus Christ, and conse-quently there could be no room fox' the insincere.' With the audience well in his grip, Mr. Bennett called upon us to be straight in our business and in our sport 2nd in our religion. Like the previous speaker, he used illustrations freely, and two at the end, both referring to soldiers, were used with great effect and paved the way for the final call for allegiance to the "Beloved Captain." It was a strong speech, and one guaranteed to live long in the 'memory of those who were privileged to be present.

The meeting was brought to a close by a compre-hensive vote of thanks, ably moved by Mr. Ellison, who rightly described the speeches as "eloquent, inspiring and heart-searching." W. W. CRAIG.

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THE Home Mission Committee met at Prestatyn on October 10th and 11th. In the absence of the Presi-dent, the chair was occupied at the first sessions by the Rev. R. W. Gair. Later, the President presided over the Committee. The chairman welcomed the new officers, secretary and treasurer to their first Committee. It was decided to send a telegram to the late secretary, the Rev. T. Sunderland, assuring him of our remembrance for all his work.

The Rev, J. E. Mackintosh and Mr. Darley Terry was given a seat in the meeting. The Rev. H. W. B. Chapman was appointed minute secretary, and the Rev. W. H. Jeffries reporter to the press. A very heart-searching discussion took place on Evangelism, and also on the Decline of Church Membership. The whole Committee was deeply moved, and in the words of many " we got there." It was felt that this deep feel-ing and desire must reveal itself in real leadership and inspiration to the whole Denomination. The Commit-tee gave serious consideration to the appointment of a successor to the Rev. Charles Pye to organize evangel-istic work. The Rev. F. Barrett was unanimously ap-pointed to carry on this work. The Rev. R. W. Gair was appointed the City Temple Meeting speaker in April next, and the Rev. H. Faulkner at the Con-ference Missionary 'Meeting. It was decided to hold meetings of ministers in each District to consider this work, and, if possible, ensure action. Applications for various grants were considered and dealt with. It was decided to send out a recommendation that Probationers' salaries be paid monthly instead of quarterly.

A very earnest consideration was given to a close and intimate co-operation between Foreign and Home Mission departments. It was decided to ask the Council of the W,M.A. to meet a deputation from the Home Mission Committee. The Committee gave care-ful thought to the needs of the new areas. It was re-ported that in view of Union, area committees are seeking to act in the different Districts. The matter was referred to the executives of the Home Mission and Chapel Committees.

Consideration was given to co-operation between the Young People's Department and the Home Mission Committee with regard to weak churches. It was also decided that the secretaries of the Home Mission, Young People's and Chapel Committee confer together on the recruiting of local preachers.

Resolved, that the next meeting be held at Brig-house, on June 5th and. Gth, 1929.

All members felt that it was one of the most earn-est and inspiring meetings which had ever been held.

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Prestatyn itself, the beautiful' church premises, and the generous provision of the friends, played no small part in helping to produce the wonderful atmosphere which prevailed throughout. Very hearty thanks were expressed to the Rev. J. E. Mackintosh and his helpers by the Rev. F. Barrett and Mr. W. Patterson.

Grantham Circuit Rally. THE rally held at Chapel Street had been prepared for

and talked about for a long time. We had made up our minds this year to keep within the circuit, in our quest ' for speakers, and to have plenty of them—brief, bright, brotherly talks from our own to our own, it was thought, would help us all on our way as we faced the winter's tasks.

The afternoon service was given over to our own minister, the Rev. J. D. Crosland and was well supported. Miss Horne accompanied the hymns. The folk \from the villages had made a point of getting into town for the day, so that it really was a circuit rally. It had been decided that, instead of making a charge for tea, which might add to the burden of bus fares over a long distance, we should take an offertory at the tables. We had to rig up extra tables ; and if our eyes did not deceive us, the ladies had to hasten out for more food for the tribes that gathered from near and far. We had tea. We followed it by a sing-song in the chapel, where every-body and his wife had no end of a good time with some old favourites.

Then the rally ! We had a great. time there. Our chairman set a good pace. A Wesleyan of the Wes- ieyans—a Christian of the Christians, Mr. R. A. Chris- tian, of Skillington, presided. A P.M. friend from Luton, Mr. W. H. Hackett, offered prayer, and from the start we had not only the all-Methodist platform, but also the assurance that God was with us. Our own churches, with one exception, each sent a speaker. Then at the end of a day that finished better than it began, a roll-call to •which every one of our churches responded with a verse of a hymn. Chapel Street choir was in fine' form, with Mr. Batty and Mr. Horne to lead. They gave us two anthems, and we could have done with more. But there were buses to catch, and miles to go for many of the folk, with just time for a snack in the lecture-hall, out of the fragments that remained. A great time ! That is not quite the word for it, but it must serve. We go forward in good heart to possess more land for the Master. Finance? Well, our experi-ment over the tea paid us as well as if we had made our usual charge ; and we have pulled down the circuit debt by 10s.—no small thing for Grantham.

THE UNITED METHODIST.

The Home Mission Committee.

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Helps for Scripture Examination.

BY GEORGETTE BLUMER. 1•■■■•■■

The King at Work. 111..7-Bringing Peace to the Storm-Tossed.

MARK Y. 1-20. The Scene of the Story.—Students are fairly unani-

mous that the district depicted in this story is that of Gersa or Khersa. The eastern shore of the lake except at this point is broad, well-watered, and fertile. Here, however, the steep hills which stretch the whole length of the .eastern coast come down to the shore, " about a quarter of an hour to the south is a steep bluff, which descends abruptly on a narrow ledge of shore. . Again the whole country around is burrowed with lime-stone caverns and rock chambers for the dead " (Eder-sheim). The presence of swine (unclean to the Jew) suggests. a mixed population, largely Gentile.

. DiffiCultie5 in the Story.—To. many Junior teachers the fate of the swine presents a very real difficulty. The thought of Jesus ordering their wholesale destruc-tion is so incompatible with His love of all God's creatures that one is tempted to wonder if the account of the incident is in any way imperfect. Was it possible that the cries of the madman frightened the swine? At any rate,• it seeins as if the spirit of fear which had possessed the man in some way was communicated to the swine. The following books would greatly help teachers, the former in particular giving vivid descriptions and de-tails. " By an Unknown Disciple," and the chapter on "The Gospels in the Light of To-day" in Hetty _Lee: 1-Tolland's book, " Present-Day Problems in Religious Education."

Background Talk. Demon Possession.—Discuss with the children disease in Palestine in the time of Jesus. Tell how there were no hospitals or people to look after the sick. What would be likely to happen when there were no hospitals to which people could go? Pass on disease to others. Can you think of any other ways in which disease is spread? Dirt, insanitary conditions, etc. Were there any kind of diseases which were iso-lated? Leprosy and insanity. What did they say was the matter with people who had lost their reason? How might it affect them if they thought they were possessed of demons? How would such people be treated? Driven into lonely places, tormented, bound with chains, etc. Was there any better way they could have been helped? How - would Jesus feel about these people? Bring out the contrast in Jesus with his strong, wholesome b)dy, his clear, sane mind, his pure, understanding heart and his intense pity and passion to heal and to save.

Story Outline (based on, " fly an Unknown Disciple.") 1. The Other Side.—Remind children of previous

lesson, and then describe the dawn breaking as the fol-lowing morning they approached the other side of the lake. Picture the beaching of the boat and Jesus begin-ning to climb the hillside. Describe the steep cliff, the awful desolation of the place, and the swine feeding on the cliffs. Then i picture Jesus being warned of the presence of the madman and describe the means used to tame him and its effects. "Have men only tried this way to tame him? " asked Jesus. " Come, let us try God's way." -What would the people do when they heard Jesus say this and saw Him continue climbing the hillside?

The Demoniac.—As He continued the others hung back, afraid, and then suddenly they saw the madman, leaping down the hill, crying aloud and cutting himself with stones. What would the people do? What would Jesus do? And then, as Jesus gazed at him,. he dropped his stones and fell. on the ground, crying out (quote v 7). Tell of the conversation and how Jesus led the man apart to talk to him.

The Swine.—It was then that the swine-herds ,re-membered their swine, and turned but to see them panic-stricken and rushing down the steep hillside. When they reached the edge of the cliff they were going too quickly to stop, and were carried headlong over the cliff into the lake beneath. At this the swineherds ran terrified into the village to spread the news.

The New Folloven—When the curious and excited crowd from the village gathered - round Jesus they found Him talking to the.. man who had been mad, and was now clothed and in his right mind. And when they heard all the story they said "Surely it was the demons from the man who entered the swine," and they were afraid and begged Jesus to leave the country. Picture Jesus going crown to the boat with His disciples. What would the• man want to do who had been cured? Why would Jesus not let him go with Him? And so the wonder of Jesus spread throughout that countryside.

Home Work. (1) Write the story the man who had been mad would

tell when he got home. (2) Which do you think was the greater, and why—

to bring calm to a troubled lake or to a storm-tossed mi nd ?

(a) Memorise Matt. v. 9, 10, 11, 12. (4) What do you think Peter would think of his Leader

after that night and morning?

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THE UNITED METHODIST.

" I Love All Boys." ABOUT 45,000 people were assembled to • see Arsenal

and Huddersfield struggle for points at Highbury. Whilst they waited for the players to • appear, twenty or more boys, facing their conductor discoursed. instrumental music. They played well, and I said so to the unknown. man who stood next to me. Thus we fell into 'conversation.

He was an ordinary-looking man, ordinarily dressed, and when his team \ played well 'or ill later in the after-noon, he expressed his feelings in the ordinary language of the football field. Once or twice his speech was need-S lessly vigorous, but it Was never, vulgar.

What rooted itself in my mind was the way he spoke of those - band-boys. I made no conscious effort to . re-member his words, yet they come to my mind at this moment. Here they are : " Bless 'em ; aren't they lovely? I love all boys : they're such mischievous little beggars.. I could hug them."

Later in the afternoon I heard that man swear because a player mis-kicked the 'football, but in my. heart I, for-

- gave him because he loves boys. .Love covereth a multi-tude of sins. It is not likely that I shall ever again see him on earth, but if I one day find myself where all good people hope to go when they die, I shall look for that man (as also for Francis Thompson) " in the nurseries of Heaven " or in its playing-fields. He will be where the children are, I am sure, and so he will not be far from Christ.

My casual acquaintance ought to be a Sunday School teacher. -There is the making of a good one in him, for he loves boys. That is the sine qua non of all good teachers. They must love their scholars. Love lends discernment. Love understands: When children are unruly and inattentive, Love suffereth long and is kind. Love wins love : and unless we win the child's love we are not likely to win the child.

But for whom are we to win the child? and for what? Not for ourselves alone but for Christ and 'Christian character. We ought not to be satisfied with our work in Church and School unless we are definitely leading the young people to an intelligent and whole-hearted loyalty to Jesus Christ.

The reason for. this is not. difficult ,to state. It is generally recognized that personality is the thing of supreme value in this world, and we cannot imagine anything more precious in any other world. It is .also recognized that the character of Jesus is the most splen-did Earth has ever known. And further, it will hardly be disputed that loyal love for Christ has given to the world men and women, youths and maidens, of the highest moral order ,and i quality. That is to -say, per-sonality.achieVes its best under the influence of our Lord.

That is why it is our business to lead the young people to Christ. He claims them, and they need Him. When Christ and young people meet thus there is joy in the presence of the angels ; there is joy also in the heart cf Christ and in the hearts of the young. There is the promise and the power of splendid youth and maiden-hood.

Now the Truth of Christ can only be truly told if it be told lovingly ; and we cannot tell it lovingly unless we love both Him of whom we speak and - those to whom we speak it. (So I am not sure, after all, that my Highbury acquaintance would make a . good Sunday School teacher—not yet.) " One loving heart sets another on fire," and the love of Christ must fire our own hearts if we are to make others glow as we speak of it. Unless the heart does burn we had better remain silent. To speak coldly of the things of Christ is to substitute painted fire for living flames. " Ice makes no conflagration." But if we muse on Christ the fire will surely burn, and how can we then remain silent?

But given a love-warmed heart, a trained mind is an enormous help, especially in these days of higher educa-tion when some of our scholars know more at twelve than many of us knew at twenty-four. Besides, the Bible (which is our chief text-book, though not our only one) is itself one of the brainiest books in the world. Think of some of those whose distilled thought is there preserved. The wisdom of Solomon is' proverbial. Was there a stronger intellect than Isaiah's in the eighth century B.C. ? And who in the first Christian century had a finer mind than Saint Paul? Our Lord Himself stands apart from all others, and He never tried to be merely clever, but we do Him less than justice if we' speak only of His incomparable love and fail to appre-ciate also the unequalled depth of His-thought and His lucidity of speech. The simplicity of His utterance hides from some men His amaiing thought-power. But He was " the Truth," and therefore He must have been a Thinker.

So we plead to-day for trained teachers in our Sun-day Schools, teachers who will dedicate their minds as well as their hearts to Jesus Christ and, in Christ's Name, to the service of the young. Why have we. not teachers' training classes . in 'every SUnday School? Many excuses can be given, including a few good ones in some schools ; but- '-'do all our excuses 'put together constitute a solid and sufficient reason for the failure of teachers to meet weekly in groups and, by- "lending their minds out," to enrich dne another's thought and together improve their equipment for one of the. most important tasks ever assigned to, mortals by God?

BRUCE WHITE.

Free Church Activity in the Coalfields. THE Commission of the Free Churches for the

Yorkshire, Notts and Derby Coalfields met in Sheffield last week and received encouraging reports, concern-ing the progress of the churches recently established 'in the new villages. In spite of acute depression in the mining industry, the Free Churches arc making substantial progress. New buildings are in course of election, and fresh sites are being purchased. The aim of the Commission is to prevent wateful overlapping and to ensure adequate provision for Free Church wor-ship in every village. A committee was appointed to consider the possibility of a united campaign through-out the area.

October 18, 1928

" Out of the Mouths of Babes—."

IMAGERY is a 'universal, every-day language. We are free in our use of it, and expect our neighbour to under-stand us—which he usually does. If we call someone a "wet blanket " it is not necessary to explain wordily that we do not mean literally what we say.

When we speak to country children of buttercups, old man's beard, shepherd's purse, coltsfoot and cranesbill, they know quite well that we are talking of wild flowers. they of them can explain the metaphorical nature of the names.

How do we describe things to children? We follow the great rule of "proceeding from the known to the re-lated unknown," so we use comparison, the simplest form of imagery, and tell them that the world is shaped like an orange, or that an Eskimo's winter home is like an inverted sugar-basin.

As children are introduced to literature they delight in similes, and metaphors give them a special satisfaction, for they realise their power to read more than mere words.

Beth Gelert, "a lamb at home, a lion in the chase," -is no puzzle to them.

The Bible is a treasure house. Quite young children will take a delight in the images used by David :

"- The Lord is my 'rock, my fortress—he is my shield, my hight tower " (2 Sam. xxii 3). .

" He maketh my feet like hinds' feet " (2 Sam. xxii. 34).

"And he shall be 'as the light of the morning when the sun rises—as the tender grass springing out of the earth " (2 Sam. xxiii. 4).

The simple comment of a boy of nine that "God is a lot of things ! " shows that by means of this beautiful imagery the seed of great truth has been sown.

Passing on to the New Testament, in their daily read-ing of St. Mark's Gospel the children soon discover for themselves one of the greatest things about the teaching of Jesus, which is, of course, that he used imagery con-tinually and with wonderful skill. He "proceeded from the known to the related unknown," and he made things clear to simple people by his repeated 'similes and parables :-

"So is the Kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground "

" It is like a grain of mustard-seed— " We may be surprised, in going through 'all His

imagery, to find so many references to household utensils, food and other ordinary necessaries—viz., the candle, wine-bottles, piece of silver, and so on. But we need not wonder. It was the true teacher's instinct which led Him to know—or must we say (in view of much modern controversy) to hope—that by such simple means men would understand Him.

A few days ago I was rending the 26th chapter of Matthew with a boy of eleven. We came to the account of the Last Supper, which I intended to go through with-out comment, but he stopped me .with the remark, " That's rather interesting, isn't it?" With some anxiety, wondering what strange doctrine the young student would propound, I cautiously asked " Why? " I need not have been. anxious.

"Oh, nothing very special," he said. a Only that.Jesus usually used similes ; but that's a metaphor."

And so with utmost simplicity, not realising that he had struck 'at the root of much learned superstition, he once more proved that " out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou has ordained strength."

It is indeed restful to go from the turmoil of adult con-troversy to the peace of a child's belief, from the fog of argument to the clear atmosphere of common sense.

MARY G. FATILL.

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MARRIAGE.

HILL—GUITE.—On September 20th, 1928, at Cundy Street U.M. Church, Sheffield, Sidney Hill to Edith

Gladys, daughter of the late Mr. John Edward and Mrs. Guite, of Roslin Road, Sheffield.

DEATHS.

ANDERSON.—On October 12th, 1928, at Cleveland Road, North Shields, Sarah Ward, widow of John

Anderson, steam tug owner, and sister of Mrs. H. Hawley. " Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God."

BRAKENBURY.On September 26th, 1928, at 15 Station Road, Braunton, Barnstaple, Sarah Brakenbury, daugh-

ter of the late Philip Davie, of Ashley, WembWorthy. Aged 69 years. Interred at Hollacombe, October 1st, 1928. _

HERBERT.—On October 1st, 1928, at 104 Redcliffe Street, Bristol, Mary Elizabeth, widow of the late

William Herbert, in her. 84th year. On October 10th, 1928, at Bristol, following an accident,

Edward James Herbert, only son of the above, in his fifty-sixth year,

WHITE.—On October 6th, 1928, at Norman Street, Kim-berley, Notts, the residence. of his son, Walter Watson

White, formerly of Ilkeston, aged 76 years. Interred at Ilkeston.

"Death is swallowed up in Victory."

IN MEMORIAM.

NEDEN.—In loving memory of William Porter Neden, of Evergreen Lodge, Chelston, Torquay, who entered

into rest, October 18th, 1926. Aged 76 years. "Joy at full tide"

Wedding. H I LL—GU ITE.

A VERY large congregation manifested deep interest in the marriage of Miss Edith Gladys Guite to Mr. Sydney Hill in the Cundy Street Church, Hanover Cir- cuit, Sheffield, on September 20th. Both bride and bridegroom are closely related to the life of Sunday School and Church. The bride is a very efficient and much beloved superintendent of the Primary Depart-ment and trusted member of the church choir. The ser-vice was choral, the hymns "The Voice that breathed," "Crown with Thy benediction," and " Love Divine," being sung, and was conducted by Rev. G-. W. Laugh-ton, Mr. Mount presiding at the organ. 'The bride was given away by her brother; Mr. T. W. Guite, and Mr. Alfred Walker acted as groomsman. The bride's dress was of ivory georgette over satin. The bridesmaids were Miss May Waterhouse; Miss Winifred Taylor, and Miss Marion Timm.

Mrs. Guite, the bride's mother; provided a very hand-some reception at her residence, in Roslin Road, during which many congratulatory speeches were made, including one by the Rev. A. G. Bennett. Among the many hand-some presents was a pair of silver vases, which had been made by one of the bride's co-Sunday School teachers as the gift of the teachers in the Primary School. The happy couple spent their honeymoon at Scarborough.

October 1g, 108

Newcastle-on-Tyne Young People's Demonstration

THERE must have been fully two thousand people in the Brunswick Wesleyan Church at Nevicastle on Satur-day evening last, gathered to attend the annual Young People's Demonstration. By far the greater number were the young Men and women, for whom the occasion had 'been organized. The .publicity work had been done well.; the numbers proved this. The arrangements had been made well by the Rev. J. B. Goodhand, District Y.P. secretary ; the success of the meeting proved this. Unfortunately Mr. Goodhand was prevented from at-tending, as he had been called to Bristol suddenly. . Brunswick is a beautiful church, and our meeting did honour. to it. The large choir of several hundred voices, under the conductorship of Mr. F..Stone, provided an at-mosphere that . undoubtedly reacted upon the speakers. Indeed, the chairrnan—Mr. G. Elsom, of Spalding—gave it as his opinion' at the outset ; that nothing else in the Meeting could possibly equal the message given by the choir in their rendering of Stainer's " God So Loved the World." Mr. H. H. McEwen at the 'organ, brought the best- out of his instrument.

The chairman -delivered a challenging call to defiance and , daring.- He admitted that he had come with hesita-tion from a land of small chapels (East Anglia) to a city of large churches, but he had regarded the invitation as an honourto the small causes of -Methodism that were struggling with their handfuls and problems. He felt now that he was in the meeting that there was a kin-ship 'between the rural and city societies. He addressed himself particularly to those young people who had not yet found their means of effecting Christian service.

Councillor Duckworth, J.P., was the next speaker, and. without any preliminaries made himself one with his audience. This in fact was a commendable feature of the demonstration speeches. There were no fulsome "introductions." Mr. Duckworth told the meeting that he had occupied a .similar place twenty-one years before. "The Spirit of Harmony "was his theme for the present meeting, and he wished his hearers at once to distinguish between "harmony " and " melody." The sopranos in that fine anthem a little while ago had instanced melody, but the full choir had provided harmony. It is harmony that is needed in all relationships. Melody is all very well; but it has not the compelling force of harmony. "Melody is the boy going out to bat with the eyes of the entire field upon him as he scores his century alone. Harmony is when the lad goes forth with his side to field." "Harmony comes when you get the grand 'Chorus."

Mr. Duckworth utilised the services of the organist during the earliest part of his address. He pointed first to two large pipes at the extremities of the.organ, with the remark that he himself as an organist of long stand-ing strongly suspected those pipes to be dummies ! This aroused an interested laugh from the 'audience, who had settled themselves down to a most .original address. Re-ferring:to the dummy pipes, the speaker remarked, that, "like some such people in our churches, they were well to the front." At this point the organist struck a loud chord at the request of the speaker, which symbolised strength and vigour.., These were qualities. indispensable to true. harmony. Then a chord was struck that gave the impression of gruffness. This typified the surly man. There is no room in life for such people ; there is no harmony where they, are. There followed from the organ a low, gentle note. This, of course, illustrated the gentleness of ''life--quiet people doina useful work and promoting real harmony. The spealer made some ob-servations that should not pass out of the minds of. those who 'heard them. Here are one or two : " With two hundred children in a Sunday School a new church could be created within ten years." " The secret be-tween harmony and melody lies in the player, the one who controls. We know One Who will control our lives. If I may say so, with all reverence, Jesus Christ is the great organist of our lives." "The wind of this instru-ment is like the Spirit of God moving the hearts of men."

Members of ParliaMent and those in civic authority must be honourable men, or they sink into insignificance. This is 'because there is a power abroad—the power:. of Jesus Christ."

Rev. James' Ellis, in a singularly inspiring speech, drew the attention of the young people to the Sermon on the Mount. The vendetta. was the meanest thing on earth. ," Say I !believe in forgiveness, and I don't

k care who knows it."' This was typical of. Mr. Ellis's terse and arresting sentences: He illustrated from Camp-

' bell-I3annerman's treatment of the Boers after the South AfricanWar. "Ask the men who make fun of this ideal 'to put down on paper before you their own ideal ! " I . don't say you shoUldn't be ashamed of your Christian principles. I say you should be abundantly proud of them." "You ought to be proud. of what Jesus Christ can do." " Don't be apologetic for your Sunday School work." 'You stay away from your church, and you are not letting the preacher down. You are letting your Lord down." " Is Jesus Christ at a discount in your office?" ;There is a bigger and a grander thing than loyalty—it' is love. You are more than loyal to Jesus when you cannot break the ties between you and Him."

Mr. Ellis closed with an appeal to follow the chair-man's call to "teamwork and to "harmony." One has heard fewer series of addresses in one meeting,where each speaker was'so complementary to the others. Each ad-dress on Saturday was a fitting continuation of the chairman's fine speech. '

The singing of " When wilt Thou save the people " brought a reminder of other days and other occasions. The choir rendered Handel's "Worthy is the Lamb," and also, the "Hallelujah Chorus." The chairman of the District, Rev.- W, H. Jeffries, M.C., supported the speakers, together with Revs. A. H. Robins and T. A. Jefferies. and Mr. Harry Benson.

Following the meeting tha bands of children who had

paraded with the companies of the Boys' and Girls' Brigades from St. Peter's and Westmorland Road Churches, marched from Brunswick to their homes. The drums and wide formation of the members of these com-panies attracted considerable attention from the dense crowds of shoppers in the heart of the city, and thus the demonstration took itself through the streets. To the "sermonic " mind there was a world of significance in the fact of the police holding up the traffic for these young stalwarts. W. H. B.

White Fields of Youth for Christ.

FOLLOWING closely on the gathering of earth's kindly fruits comes the harvest-tide of the Church. Earnest prayer, steady work, faithful sowing, await the hus-bandman's reward. On the coming Sunday, workers will look for decisions on the part of young people to serve Jesus Christ, where the tender blade of a good desire has ripened into the full corn of definite resolve.

There is, of course, no reason why every day should not be a " young people's day " in this glorious service. In truth it is ; for never a day wears to evening but some boy or girl, some youth or maiden sees Jesus as He never was before, and links hand and heart with Him. in high adventure. It is a lovely sight to see. Ones and twos come thus into the Kingdom ; but Sunday next is the day when we look eagerly for a mass movement. We have laboured and prayed and waited ; we have lived our life another year amongst boys and girls. We know that any work of God within them has no necessary connection with modern equip-ment and perfect organization. We gladly acknowledge our debt to men and women who may have been men-tally inferior to present-day workers, but whose life and witness had power to move us in the direction of Jesus Christ—yea, to make us love Him as they loved Him themselves. Our knowledge of this debt does not prevent our feeling the need of training and equipment in keeping with the present age, which we are called to serve. '-'We know, too, that often the su-preme decision has come through good home influence, or helpful friendship outside the Sunday School ; but this does not lessen our regard for the Sunday School as the Church's greatest help in directing boys and girls to Jesus Christ, and finding them work in His service.

There is a special fitness in observing Young People's Day once a year. Children, like their elders, are capa-ble of being impressed by a Public appeal which will enable them definitely to take a stand with others, and register a great resolve. Time and time again it hap, pens that, given, a start from the leading spirit of a class, the whole batch has raised hands for Jesus, or stepped towards the front, or signed decision cards.

With some, it happens year after year. It may be questioned whether a system which allows a child to set down his name year after year. has much value. It seems to put .a premium on irresponsibility. But why should not a child reaffirm a momentous decision? We have known people, easily stirred by an emotional appeal, who came out to the penitent form. every time a revival broke out in their neighbourhood. Are such " conversions," or re-dedicatioris if you • will, of 'ny greater value than • those of children who sign decision cards year after year? Or for that matter, are they Of any less value? By all means let us encourage those who feel the need of even a daily renewal of their vows ; but let, us not be slow to declare that " the great transaction " may be completed once 2nd. for all. Let us make our boys and girls feel that. Fut forth the tender blade of holy degree they may go on to the perfection of a ripe Christian experience.

We have thousands of devoted Sunday School teachers-in United .Methodism. They have _put in hours of pre-paration, and sought to give their scholars the best. Trained or untrained, Sunday is their great day for going forth with the sickle among the ripe grain. White fields ! What a vision, and what an opportunity !-

United Methodism has a Young. People's Committee which has spared no pains to help workers. Summer Schools, Christian Venture Campaigns, Legions of Ser-vice and of Venturers, holiday fellowships, examinations, trained demonstrators, the untiring exertions of a capable secretary-ethese have played their part in pre-paring the ground for a great yield of young life to Jesus Christ. A new Secretary, with what is in part a new Committee, has been in Manchester this week at-tending to the problem of the white fields of youth. Let there be unceasing prayer for them, and they will yet lead our Church to a revival among our young people, and thus secure the future of our witness.

It is 'sometimes said that the Young People's Com-mittee is costly. It is worth while to ask whether it gives an adequate return ; what it can show in quick-ened life, in deepened interest, in really vital fellow-ship. There is a value that cannot yet be calculated in /the graded school, in the Summer School, and in the service of our demonstrators. A visit to the Summer School would open many eyes to good that cannot be tabulated. They would rejoice in the- fine quality of the youth of United Methodical, its - eyes upon a goal worth striving for.

May every Sunday School feel this week-end a power that will bring a rich harvest from the most produc-tive soil in the world. May every teacher be gladdened by having some scholar, say, " 1 will serve the King I " May every preacher, too, partake of reapers' joy.

And if some read these lines who have small con-cern about the white, wide-spreading fields, may they also obtain the vision, and pray the Lord of the harvest to send forth more labourers. They will not be much longer out of work once they begin to pray.

J.. D. CROSLAND.

THE London District met at pembury Grove, on Wednesday, .October 10th, to . meditate on the Real Presence in the World, the Church; -'the Horne, and the Believer.

The Rev. Willis Bryars, Chairman of the District, led the conversation by saying that the best way to face the problems of our moral and spiritual life was to explore the personality, the grace and redeeming energy of Jesus Christ.

There. was a Protestant Sacramentarianism, which rightly apprehended, was of great significance and value to believers. In the lives of the Saints. of the ages there was a wealth of Christian experience, and Christ lived and pulsated in the lives of men to-clay—a fact of supreme, value to both heart and mind.• There were many ways of approach to Christ and varying types fo Christian experience. The visible things in Nature Were emhlems of Him, and all life was sacramental.

The Rev. H. Bolitho said that the Prayer Book con-troversy had made the world familiar with the term " The Real Presence." He believed the presence of God reached out beyond the confines of Christendom and diffuSed the world. A Methodist by, experience, the Divine Presence was to him something very real and radiant: He said he was once alone in' the stillness of an African desert, watching .a glorious sunset, which was followed by sudden darkness and a mysterious sense of dread. He felt God Himself draw near with strengthening' touch. The Presence was unmistakably real.

The Real Presence could be traced in the history of the world, and even in the making, shaping of London. Contact. with the Oversou, which we call God, gave him courage to carry on his work.

The Rev. S. Spencer was persuaded that the chief end of life was union with God ;. an.d the way to its achievement was through communion. The religious soul seeks to find Him and grow like , Him. Both soli-

' tude and fellowship were necessary to communion with God; Our fellowships would be either uplifting or low-ering, and would depend upon the mental outlook of the groups. There was room for emotionalism in re-ligion,. and the Church was the organ of the living God who indwells and energizes it. It would be better for the Church to contest the world than to fear it. We should. begin with our junior Church, grade our schools, train a generation of workers,. and find ream for creative silences.

The Rev. A. C. George emphasized the need for the Presence in the Home, because it would influence our manners and conversation, comfort and uplift, make us sensitive to each other's joys and sorrows, and .help-ful in times of anxiety. He pleaded for the enthrone-ment of the Bible, and the preservation of the Home Altar. The Presence would impart strength and chiv-alry and heroism, and make the home the beautiful thing which existed in the thought of God..

The Rev. J. Baden stressed the .need of the Presence in the Believer. This was meditated most fully through Jesus Christ ; and he evidenced the New Testa-ment witness. Jesus -.profoundly impressed His disci-ples, and greatly influenced their 'thought and character. The chief • evidence. of His- .res. tirre-aicin, wrist the moral and spiritual resurection of the . disi'Ciprei.s. 'Through the Holy Spirit they received illumination and insight, a quickening and elevation of faculties, an unspeakable consciousness. of the love of God, greater liberty of mind, love for their fellow men, and a yearning for their restoration. The way to experience God's pres-ence in our lives was to study the hiStoric Jesus, and contemplate His glory. To pray always, and discipline ourselves to obedience, and engage in sublime, self-denying service. Feeling was not a safe guide in the Matter. The test was • the fruit of the Spirit in the life, and the measure of one's delight in doing the will of God. Fresh and varied contributions were made by a number of brethren, and everybody enjoyed a stimu-lating and spiritually profitable session.

Hearty thanks were accorded the Rev. C. J. Chris-, tian and the Pembury Grove friends for their kindness and hospitality.

PERCY ROWE.

London Autumnal District Meeting.

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'1N connection with the Halley Trust, Prof. Murray is giving six lectures on "The Ordeal -of Civilization," and Lord Cecil was his first chairman. It was good to see these two tall, athletic, cultured and doughty champions of peace come on the platform together. The chairman was quite happy in announcing the subject of the lectures, and remarked that war was quite in-'consistent with the principles of Christianity. The large •audience quietly enjoyed the noble Lord's faux pas on his quotation from the New Testament. The distingu-ished lecturer received a great ovation in recognition :not only of his great • gifts as a classical scholar, but . even more for his untiring labour in connection with the League of Nations.

The lecturer first put the case for militarism, whose advocates claimed it was necessary for the expression of a vigorous life in the individual and for a healthy so-ciety. His task in answering the -challenge was not too difficult, for even in Nature, killing was not the last or greatest act in the continuous strife. There was a place in Nature for love and sacrifice. The strife in life was a -necessity, whether in the animal or human Sphere, but fighting was not the only or the highest form of strife. Among savage and ..inferior - races it might be true that to give up fighting would result in the loss of honour, courage and the manly virtues, but that was because it was their only test. It was not true, however, say of France and England, when men bad. supported unpopular causes with great courage. There was sufficient evidence that -there -could be the Same courage without taking to arias;

The lecturer considered that modern civilization pro-vided a sufficient discipline for the cultivation of all the Manly virtues. On the other hand, it was more than doubtful if modern warfare could give the diScipline suggested, and in fact it had been proved that the sol-dier accustomed to the immediate and violent motives incidental to militarism was to a large extent unfitted for civil life where he had to 'act' more on his own initiative. War was not an element in human nature. It was a ,State action. It' was a luxury one could not afford. It was not a safety valve, but an explosive. .in society. In fact, it was incompatible with civiliza-tion. The task before them was two-fold. First, the building up of individual character, and then of a civi-lization in which that character -could be expressed in terms of universal brotherhood. This was the moral equivalent of war. Aristotle's definition of happiness as the true end of life was first, activity, then unim-peded activity, lastly, unimpeded activity according to virtue. " And for that service," concluded the lecturer, amid applause, "we want Peace."

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The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. F. R. Craddock Sail for China.

AFTER a long and valuable period of careful prepara-tion for his work as a medical missionary, Dr. F. R. Craddock sailed for China last Saturday, October 13th, in company with Mrs. Craddock and their two children, Dennis and Joyce.

Their unstinted sacrifice during the past six years, together with their enthusiasm for a ministry of heal-ing, have endeared them to the hearts of our people, who will follow their progress with very keen interest and sympathy.

They are returning to a land they have learned to love, knowing that their arrival is eagerly anticipated. They are facing a work to which they have been Divinely called-an arduous labour of love, and oft-times lonely, but they are facing it with characteristic courage and cheerfulness.

Any account of their departure would be incomplete without some brief reference to a small, but memor-able, gathering of " kindred spirits " at Blackpool, on the Wednesday prior to the day of Sailing. The Rev. F. A. and Mrs. Steele were host and hostess ; Dr. and Mrs. Craddock were the guests of honour, along with others who passed through college together. The things that were said and done on that occasion are not for publication, but the fellowship was such that " Black-pool " will always be a precious. memory.

Among the many friends who assembled on the land-ing-stage at Liverpool to bid God-speed to the depart-ing family, were Mrs. Holt (mother of Mrs. Craddock), Mrs. Gauge and Mrs. Ingham (sisters), the Rev. R. E. and Mrs. Craddock (parents of the Doctor), and Mrs. Snell (sister). The ministers were the President (Rev. C. Stedeford), with the Revs. J. E. Mackintosh (Chair-man, Liverpool and North Wales District), J. Sydney Jones (District Missionary Secretary), E. Craine, W. Madgen, S. J. Adie, R, Key and F. W. Capewell. A few of those present were allowed to. go on board the ship--the T.S.S. "Hector," awl' they will long remem-ber the brief, but very impressive service conducted in the berth by Rev. J. Sydney Jones, when the Rev. R. E. Craddock tenderly commended his own dear ones into the care of the " Eternal Father, strong to save."

We all felt it to be an impressive moment when, just as the ship was drawing away, one of the mem-bers of the ship's company stood on the boat deck and played "Auld Lang Syne ' on a cornet. Long after the ship had drawn away from the quay, and after every other passenger had become invisible, we could still see "little Joyce " in her bright red coat. And so our friends began their long journey. May the Great God give them travelling mercies, and abundant success in the work for the Master's Kingdom.

S. J. ADIE.

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Departed Friends. Mr. Herbert Blackburn, Lindley.'

IN the passing of Mr. Herbert Blackburn, at the com-paratively early age of 54 years, our Zion Church and school have sustained one of the heaviest losses of recent days. For twenty-three years our departed friend was an indefatigable secretary and worker in the Sun-day School ; he was also a most interested church worker, being both a trustee and a leader. He was a strong man in many senses of the term;- Nature had endowed him with a fine physique, and both in busi-ness and in Christian service, whatsoever his hand, found to do, he did it with his. might. He was strong, too, in character, faith, and in loyalty to his church. During the past few months our brother passed through intense suffering, "which was borne with a rare Chris-tian fortitude ; for to him God's will was his peace. The funeral service in Zion Church on October 8th was of an impressive character, and largely attended not only by representatives of our own, but of other churches in the District. Numerous business men, too, came to pay their tribute to his sterling character. Those taking part in the service were two former ministers, Revs. W. H. Lockley and William Hall, the latter delivering a tender address, W. J. Smith and Frank Hanesworth (pastor). Mr. .Ernest Cooper, F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M. (organist) rendered in a most sympathetic manner, " I know that my Redeemer liveth," " 0 rest in the Lord " and " But the Lord is mindful." The interment was in the churchyard ad-joining. For the widow and her only son, Raymond, and the brothers and sister of the deceased, the deepest sympathy has been evoked.

.Mrs. Brakenbury, Braunton. WE regret to record the death of Mrs. Sarah Braken-

bury, daughter of the late Mr. Philip Davie, of Ashley, Wembworthy, who passed away at 15 Station Road, Braunton, near. Barnstaple, on September 26th, at sixty-nine years of age. Her family were closely con-nected with the Bible Christian and Congregational Churches at Wembworthy and Stable Green respectively, and she taught in the Sunday School, played the organ, and took an active part in the work of both denomina-tions. Her parental home was always open for the preachers, ministerial and lay, and she kept up that tradition after her marriage. Her husband was Mr. William Brakenbury, whom she met in Winnipeg, Canada, where the greater part of their married life was spent. They returned to the homeland in 1905, her husband ,dying in Barnstaple three years later. She was the most devoted of mothers. The first part of the funeral service was conducted in the Bear Street U.M. Church, Barnstaple, and the second gait in the Congregational Church, Hollacombe. Revs. H. Hills (Reformed Church of England), C. Wright (Congrega-tional) and J. T. Henwood officiated.

Mr. John Ridley, Hebburn. MR. JOHN RIDLEY, father of Mrs. A. E. Banks,

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road Circuit, 'Gateshead, until he removed to Hebburn, where he joined the Wesleyan Church, there, being no United Methodist Church in the town. He held the position of trust secretary at Felling Shore for thirty-four years, and for many years was church secretary. He was of a cheery disposition, and was. a source of inspiration to manywhen things were not going too well. Regular in his church attendance, and devoted to duty, he was an example to many. Every good cause found in him a ready helper and most generous sup-porter. He had 'a genius for friendship, for wherever he went he was on good terms immediately, and his frendships were lasting. His home life was beautiful , to behold, and he was never so happy as when he gave happiness to others. He lived a great life, and his Lord has said, " Well done ! " Mrs. Ridley passed to the Homeland three years ago, and now a devoted husband and father joins her. Prior to the interment on October 1st, an impressive service -was conducted in the home by the Rev. F. Young (Wesleyan) and many tributes of real affection were paid.

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Visit of Miss Burgon to Leicester.

THE Leicester- Circuit has been favoured by having a visit from Miss Burgon, one of the Connexional Sun-day School Demonstrators. When the Connexional Young People's Committee met in Leicester last, spring an offer was made to arrange for the visit of a demonstrator and Miss Burgon's visit from September 5th to September 24th was the fulfilment of the promise then made. As a send-off for the work to follow, the first evening was devoted to a lecture on "The Aim of the Graded School." As modern methods of dealing with the scholars in our schools were unfolded, one felt the greatness of the task confronting the teachers of the present day. The demonstrator's work was carried on in three of the schools. A. demonstration of Primary Work was given at Oadby and a Junior De-monstration at. Harrison Road. The reverence of the children and their sustained interest were a sure sign that modern methods make their appeal to the scholars. A feature at Hill Street was "A Question Hour," when special difficulties were presented and advice sought in dealing with them. In each of the schools the meet-ings were well attended. Miss Burgon by her enthu-siasm has inspired our workers and her visit to the circuit has been much appreciated.

Armistice Day, 1928. To the United Methodist Churches.

Ministers and. Local Preachers. DEAR BRETHREN,

Through the President and Secretary of the National Free Church Council and the Moderator and Secretary of the Federal Council, a letter has been received from the Archbishop of Canterbury seeking the co-operation of the Free Churches in the observance of Armistice Day on Sunday, November 11th.

We are sure that ,this co-operation' will be given by our United Methodist Churches.

It should be specially noticed that the two minutes' silence will be observed at eleven o'clock in the morn-ing of that day and we suggest that, where it is need-ful, special arrangements should be made that the morn-ing service should begin at such a 'time as will permit of the silence being fittingly observed during the course of Divine Service, notice of any change in the hour of Service being given beforehand.

Yours truly, ,

President ,

C. STEDEFORD, resment of Conference. W. BERT JONES, Secretary of Conference. HENRY SMITH, Secretary of the General Con-

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Sunday , That Remembrance Sunday should also be the tenth Anniversary of the Armistice gives it especial significance this year. We earnestly request, there. fore, that the collections in the Churches on this Sunday should, wherever pos. sible, be given for the benefit of dis-. tressed ex-Service men of all ranks, their dependents and the widows and children of the fallen, through the medium of Earl Haig's (British Legion) Appeal Fund.

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Great Chapters of the Bible.

(8)- A Hymn in Praise of Love. BY REV. CUTHBERT ELLISON.

COR. XIII. (C.E. Topic for October 28th, 1928.)

THE thirteenth chapter-of First Corinthians is a poem complete in itself, perfect and peerless. But it has also its place in the ordered sequence of the epistle of which it forms a part. Read therefore the preceding and the succeeding chapter together with it, in order to get it in its right setting. Then note the immediate connection of the thirteenth chapter with the last verse of the twelfth. The apostle is writing of spiritual gifts. These are bestoived by God through His Spirit severally as He wills., To one He gives this endowment to another that. " Paul delighted.to survey the variety of endowment and faculty which appeared in the church. Wisdom, know-ledge, faith, power to work miracles, extraordinary gifts of exhortation or prophecy and also of speaking in unknown tongues, capacity for managing affairs and general helpfulness—these • and other gifts were the efflorescence of the new life." It is right and good to

• desire the possession of such gifts. To have the power, to perform that which is helpful to the community, Jand these gifts are only to that end) is a good and desirable thing. St. Paul recognized this. But he is moved to show the members of the Church a more excellent way, a way, `moreover, that is open to everyone. So he writes for those faulty Christians of Corinth, and for Chris-tian, folks in every following age, this gracious poem, the Supreme Hymn to Love.

What an amazing thing it is that this lovely ideal for life and conduct should have been written for such a company of people as we know those Corinthians to have been 1 What an inspiring thing, too ! This, 0 Corin-thians, is what is possible for you ! This is the " more excellent way " walk ye in it.

To worthily expound this chapter has been the desire and despair of preachers. Who is equal to the task? I shall not attempt, it. Only I shall set down some things that have been written about it and specially com-mend to endeavourers the reading of Henry Drummond's "The Greatest Thing in the World." It seems to me that the best thing to be done with this chapter is to read it, read it over and over, again and again—slowly, thoughtfully, prayerfully. Let me recommend that you read it during this next week, at least once a day. Read it in different versions. Let its sentiments sink into your heart. (I would suggest that at the meeting several members read the " Hymn " each in a different version —A.V., R.V., Moffatt, ,Weymouth—with a silent pause after each).

The Thirteenth of First Corinthians may be com-mitted to memory in a short time ; but to learn it by heart so that it becomes a rule of life is a long long task, and by no means an easy one.

Some three years ago a friend gave to me a book by Dr: J. D. Jones, entitled "The Greatest of These." I found it to he Addresses on the Thirteenth Chapter of First Corinthians. In his first chapter Dr. Jones says : " Throughout the thirty-five years of 'my ministry I have cherished the intention of preaching upon this familiar chapter." He then confesses that the difficulty of deal-ing with " the wealthy content of this exquisite hymn " is increased by the fact that it has been so superbly done by Professor Henry. Drummond. "To preach with-out being a slavish imitator of Drummond and repro-ducing in feebler language what he has so exquisitely said is the special-difficulty which confronts the preacher who makes this chapter his theme."

That is a remarkable testimony. It is more than thirty years since I first read "The Greatest Thing in the World." It is before me as I write. Do you know it? It has sold by hundreds of thousands ; and new issues are still being called for. Get it, and read it. Or, if you have read it, read it again in preparation for the meeting. The " greatest thing," of course, is Love. I have room for - but one passage. " A man is apt to" recommend to others his own strong point. Love was 'not Paul's strong, point. The observing, student can detect a beautiful tenderness growing, and ripening all through his character as Paul gets old; but the hand that wrote, The greatest of these is love,' when we meet it first is stained with blood."

Love never faileth. It is for all places and seasons, and for all sorts and conditions of men. That is our lesson.

Stories • of " Paul the Dauntless."

(81 Paul's Letters on Life. (Temperance Sunday.)

BY REV. W. P. AUSTIN. International or British Uniform Lesson for Sunday,

October 28th; 1928. SCRIPTURE : 1 THESS. V 14-28 ; 1 COR. IX. 24-27. GOLDEN TEXT : 1 COIL IX. 25a. Aim of Lesson.—To reveal the secret of Paul's daunt-

lessness, viz., that he .kept himself fit, saying with his Lord, "For their sakes I sanctify myself," and praying ceaselessly that the God of peace would , perfect this sanctifying of life in himself and his spiritual children.

Preparatory.—A. Note emphasis on fitness in 1 Corin.'- thians ix. ' 24-27, and compare Peake's summary : " In the races all the competitors run, but only one wins the

,prizq. Let them run so as to win, exercising-, like the athletes, self-control at every point, and for no cor- i uptible crown like theirs. He himself runs the un- swerving race ; he boxes, landing every blow on the antagonist ; he beats his body black and blue and leads it about as his slave, lest, having preached' to others, he should miss the prize himself."

B. Observe that 1 Thessalonians v. 14-28 consists of zi series of short " snappy " injunctions, of which vv. 17, 21, 22 and 23 are specially appropriate to our subject.,

C. Illustrate the lesson by the story, " Not fit for the team " (in "The fascinated child "—Jarrold ; 2s. 6d.). Those who have no copy may note that it relates graphic-ally (1) the visit to Gaius (3 John i.) of an apostle who speaks of Jesus and people He wanted as His disciples, including one who was " not fit for the Kingdom of God " (Luke ix. 62) ; and (2) how " Johrison Junior " made himself by indulgence " not fit for the team," but, finding himself omitted therefrom, learnt his lesson and became a fine cricketer.

D. Speak of the ill-effects of alcohol on the body,• and how it unfits its users for the extra spurt required in emergencies.

E. Keep lesson in line with series, and note these words of " Paul the Dauntless " : "The right course is to abstain from flesh or wine or indeed anything that your brother feels to be a stumbling-block " (Romans xiv. 21 : Moffatt).

Story Outline. Last week we saw how Paul, the dauntless apostle,

suffered death for the sake of his beloved Lord. But before taking leave of this great hero for the

present, we are to learn one of the great lessons he never tired of teaching. '

Paul probably knew the story, related by his friend, Dr. Luke, of the man who was asked by Jesus to be a

disciple but hesitated to do so until he had said good-bye to his friends. And the reply of Jesus would linger in Paul's mind, " No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." (The story of " Johnson Junior " may be worked in here unless previously told in the Supplemental Talk.)

At any rate, Paul knew how essential fitness is to the athlete and the boxer, how they keep "in training " and avoid self-indulgence, knowing that only so could they hope to win the prize.

And so he urged his readers to " train for the religious life " since " the training of the body is of small service, but religion is of service in all directions." He exhorted them also to abstain not only from evil but even from its appearance, to be wakeful and sober, and temperate in all, things.

Temperance or self-control, he told his readers again, is a fruit of the Spirit : if a man have the Spirit of Christ he will inevitably be temperate or self-controlled. But Love is also the fruit of the Spirit, and Paul, him-self constrained by the love of Christ, entreats them, for the love they bear to Christ and to others for whom Christ died, to deny themselves anything the taking of which would cause others to stumble.

Now alcohol destroys personal fitness, prevents effi-cient work, , deadens the kindlier feelings, and your example in drinking may lead another to a drunkard's grave. If, therefore, you have the Spirit of Christ, which is self-control and love, you will drink no alcohol, whether as wines or beer or spirits.

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MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENT& Potter, G. W. has accepted invitation of the South

Street Circuit, Sheffield, for eleventh year, to 1932, as superintendent,

Luke, S. (Burnley), will succeed Rev. L. P. Colley at Sharrow Lane Sheffield (South Street) Circuit, in 1930.

Osborne, R. H., was cordially invited to continue as superintendent at Launceston till 1931, but decided to leave in 1930, when he will succeed Rev. W. Bowell , at Gloucester.

Treweeke, J. S., has accepted invitation to remain a fifth year at Launceston, till 1930.

Fairfax, Frank, has intimated his intention of re-moving from the Guernsey, Salem Circuit, at Confer-ence, 1930.

Noble, R., has accepted an invitation to the super-intendency of the Mossley Circuit for Conference, 1930.

Rogers, T. L., has been invited to remain in the Port-land Circuit until 1930, but has deferred his decision for a few weeks.

Richardson, W., will remove from the Lowestoft Cir-cuit at Conference; 1930, after four years' service.

Chandler, M. W., leaves the Longton Circuit in 1930, after six years' service as superintendent.

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News of Our Churches. rinasby (Park Street and Freeman Street).-Services in connection with Park Street Church were conducted by Rev. C. F. Hill, of Louth. Congregations were good, and after the evening service' the choir gave a rendering of Gaul's " Holy City." The usual tea and meeting were, held on the . Monday following. Proceeds, .24. The sermons at Freeman Street were preached by Rev. T. J. Watson. Attendances and singing were ex- . cellent ; a programme of familiar oratorio selections was finely rendered by the choir at a Sunday evening con-cert, presided over by Corm. J. Keay. Mr. J. Foulston presided at the Monday meeting. Short addresses gave "The Story of a Grain of Wheat." Proceeds, .30.

Grantham (Chapel Street).-Preacher, Rev. J. D. Crosland. In the afternoon, the members of the Girls' Own /gave a service of song, entitled " Red Poppies," and acquitted themselves well. Miss Home accom-panied, and Miss Cameron was reader. On the Mon-day evening, Mr. Millhouse kindly disposed of the fruit ,vegetables, etc., following a public meeting ad-dressed by the minister and presided over by Mr. T. J. Ifould. Notwithstanding the fact that there were five or six other festivals in the town, the proceeds came little short of £10.

Halifax West (Queen's Road).-The services were very successful. At the morning service Rev. F. Hob son (Primitive Methodist) preached to a good congrega-tion. In the afternoon Rev. W. T.- Nicholson gave a recital of Ralph Connor's "Gwen " to a large congrega-tion. The recital was much appreciated. The evening, service was largely choral. Mr. Nicholson spoke on "Lessons from the Harvest Field." Collections over £35.

Isles of Scilly (S. Martin's).-Held September 23rd. Preacher, Pastor F. S. Baggley ; splendid congregations. On Monday there was a well-attended tea and meeting. Mr. D. Lewis, of Maidenhead, presided. The speakers were Rev. W. T. Price (Wesleyan) and Pastor E. A. Hill (U.1\4.), both of S. Mary's, and Pastor F. S. Baggley. Each gave helpful addresses. Mrs. Foster Raine sang a solo. The weather was all that could be desired, and many of the S. Mary's friends came to unite in offering thanks.

Ilfracombe (Oxford Grove).-Held on October 7th. Preacher, Rev. F. S. Foster, who also presided over a Young People's service in the afternoon, at which the Rev. J. F. Hughes gave an address. Mrs. Hughes re-ceived the gifts of fruit. etc, from the scholars of the Sunday School, and spoke to them in a very pleasing, manner. The choir rendered an anthem very effec-tively at the evening service.

Leeds (Zion, Kirkstall).-Held September 30th. Preacher, Rev. Edward H. Moody. The services were very well attended, particularly in the evening, when a large congregation gathered to hear the choir under the direction of Mr. Isaac Brown render Harvest music ;. soloist, Mr. L. Summerton. A children's service was held in the afternoon, during which the children's gifts of fruit, etc., were received by Miss Webster, who after-wards spoke . encouraging and helpful words. On the Monday evening a fruit banquet was held ; the choir rendered part-songs ; soloist, Mrs. W. Watson. An ad-dress was given by Rev. E. H. Moody. Services very successful. ' London,. Newington (Brunswick).-Held September 23rd. Preacher, Rev. C. H. Buxton ; soloist, Mrs. W. Cowling, of Silsden, Yorks ; good congregations. On the Monday tea was kindly provided by Mesdames F. Miles and S. Sutton. An excellent gathering afterwards to welcome Sister Florence on her appointment for a second year. Rev. R. W. Gair gave an inspiring ad-dress on "The Wonder of the World." Tributes to the work of Sister Florence were offered by Mr. A. Pike (church treasurer), and secretaries of the various depart-ments of the church and the chairman, Mr; A. W. Edwards, gave her a warm welcome on behalf of the whole church, to which Sister Florence briefly responded. Speeches were interspersed by musical items from Mrs. W. Cowling, Mrs. S. Sutton, the Misses I. Stacey, C. Kent, E. Farley, and Messrs. Bird and Paterson. Pro-ceeds, '26 10s.

Leicester (St. Paul's).-Held on September 16th. Preachers, Revs. E. H. Rowe and R. J. Pollard. In 'the afternoon Mr. Geo. Gwiney presided. Sunday School scholars contributed two choruses. Coun. E. Grimsley gave an address. The choir gave anthems throughout the day. On Monday a concert of fine tone and quality was arranged by Miss Richardson, L.R.A.M. Mr. A. W. Carpenter presided. The church was. beautifully decorated ; the generous gifts of fruits, flowers, and vegetables cheered many sick and old people, and aug-mented the church funds. There' were good congrega-tions ; finances satisfactory.

Lindley (Paddock).--Held on October 7th ; preacher, Rev. James Bullock. Special music was rendered by the choir ; soloists,' Mrs. D.. Richmond and Mr. H. Clayton ; the flowers, fruit, and vegetables were after-wards distributed to the sick and needy of the district. 'There were good congregations.

London, Forest Gate (Harold Wood).-Held on Sep-tember 30th. Preacher, Rev. Edward Cato. The choir rendered special anthems. In the afternoon a children's thanksgiving service was held, in which the children took the principal part. Mr. J. Wastney (Wes- leyan) gave the address. The Boy 'Scouts' Company of the village and the Girl Guides attended. On the Monday a meeting was presided over by Councillor F. H. R. Davis, and addressed by Rev. Edward Cato, the choir again giving harvest anthems. The church was profusely decorated. The congregations were ex-cellent. A gracious happy spirit prevailed. The col-lections, etc., were very dood.

London, Chatham and Gillingham (Rainham).- On September 25th the choir gave Maud's cantata, "Song of Thanksgiving." Mr. W. Hyland chairman. Mr. H. Mattocks conducted. Mr. W. Edmonds led the orchestra, The rendering was greatly appreciated. On Sunday, the 30th, the preachers were Revs. A. F. Deighton and J. Stephens. A P.S.A. service, arranged by Messrs. H. Mattocks and W. Edmonds was held in

the afternoon, and attracted a large Congregation. Mr. F. Augur presided. The various musical items were lis-tened to with rapt attention. The church was crowded in the evening, the choir rendering good service. Miss B. Sammon presided' at the organ. The week-night meeting was preceded by a tea. Mr. G. E. Brown oc-cupied the chair, and Rev. J. Stephens gave the ad-dress. The friends supported this annual effort with great enthusiasm, and probably the highest sum was raised in the history of this church, amounting to over

Liverpool North (Stuart Road). - Held October 7th. Preacher, Rev. L. P. Cooke, ' B.A. (Bap- tict), In the afternoon a united gathering of P.S.A., school and church was presided over by Mr. E. Drury, and the young people were given an object lesson by Rev. L. P. Cooke. At each service special anthems were rendered by the choir.

Manchester North (Moston).-Held on September 30th. Preachers, Mr, A. Logan, Rev. W. Dewdney. After- noon,' the cantata, " Our Lamp and Light " was ren., tiered by the children and choir. Principals,' Miss G. Dawson, Mrs. F.. Dodgson, Mr. Albert Yates, Mr. Ralph Haigh. The connected passages were .recited by the scholars. Chairman, Mr. W. Ogden. , During the evening service anthems 'were rendered by the choir ; soloists, Mr. Ralph Haigh, Mr. Albert Yates, Mr. Harry. Booth ' . choir leader, Mr. R. Pagdin ; organist, Mr. Percy Doughty, jun. The services were well attended, and the collections in advance of previous years.

Murton (Easington Colliery).-Held September 30th. Rev. W. Cass preached to good congregations. The choir (leader, Mr. John Moody) rendered two anthems ; soloist, Miss E. Mortimer ; organist', Mr. R. G. Hills. On Monday, the choir gave a concert. Mr. T. H. Galley was chairman.- Financial result was "very grati-fying.

North Shields (Salem).-Inspiring services were 'held. Preacher, Rev. B. H. Davies. A new feature was a scholar's gift service in the afternoon, when, after as-sembling in their various departments, the children marched into church, and each presented a gift in kind. The festival was continued on . Monday with " Harvest Home." Proceeds, over £16. At the farewell service of Rev. H. Cleaver, B.D., who has rendered two years of invaluable service 'at Salem, a gold wristlet watch was.presented to him as a token of esteem and good will. The post-war years have witnessed a marked progress in every 'department of the church's •activities, and; as a visiting minister recently expressed it, the church pulsates with life. The membership roll has increased 50 per cent in the last decade, and there• is bright hopefulness for the future.

Port Talbot and Aberavon (Aberavon).7--Held 'on Sep-tember 30th. Preacher, Rev. J. W. Fidler (pastor); splendid congregations. Afternoon service by Primary School, led by Miss T. May' and 'Mr. A. Griffiths ; anthems by the choir ; leader, Mr. Clyde Short. On Monday Thanksgiving meeting ; chairman, Mr. A. C. Gribble ; speaker, Rev. A. H. Nicholas, of. Neath ; soloist, Mrs. J. W. Fidler.; congregation was large. The week-end was a great success. Proceeds, £16. A hope-ful spirit prevails, and a good winter's programme has been arranged.

Preston (Moor Lane).-Held, on September 30th; preacher, Rev. H. D. Allen (minister). The choir ren-dered anthems ; conductor, Mr. John Mere'dith'; organist, Mr. Harry Greenwood. A children's service was held in the afternoon, conducted by Mrs.; H. D. Allen. The children walked in procession into the church from the Sunday School, each bringing an offering of eggs,' which were received by Mrs. Robert Hyde. The children also Sand suitable , hymns. Proceeds, about £1.3 13s.

Preston, Moor Lane (Croston).-Held on September 16th, condUcted by Rev. FL D. Allen (circuit minister). In the afternoon the choir, under the leadership of Councillor E. Gaskell, gave 'an inspiring' rendering of the service of song, " The Harvest of a Noble Life." On •the Monday night the , Rev. C. B. Johnson, of Blackburn, gave his humorous lecture. on Queer Folks I Have Met." Mr. J. Weaver (an old scholar) presided, supported by the Revs. E. C. Bartlett and F1'. D. Allen. Proceeds J;17.

Portland (High Street)'.-Rev. T. L. -Rogers was the preacher and congregation good. 'A • service of song, "Harvest Memories," was given by the choir. On the week-day the church was favoured-with a visit from Rev. F. Husband, a forMer minister here, who presided in the afternoon, and spoke, together with the Wesleyan superihtendent, at night. Mr. Husband's visit created much interest. The services were unusually helpful.

Scarborough (Claremont).-Held on October 7th. PreaCher, Rev. W; P.-,Austin (minister); soloist for the day, Mrs. Austin. Upwards of 140 sat down on Mon-day to tea provided by Mrs. Lawn. The Thanksgiving meeting was well attended. Mr. Robert Frankish pre-sided. Rev. J. Strachan (Manor Road Congregational) gave a rousing address. The financial statement, in the absence of the treasurer, was given by the minister, who also expressed thanks for generous gifts. Proceeds,

St. Columb (Nanpean).-Held September 30th. Preacher, Mr. Raymond H. Strut, of Newquay. In the afternoon the choir rendered the sacred cantata,

Ruth." Organist, Miss Ethel Yelland. On Wednes-day' afternoon, October 3rd, Rev. A..D. Gifford(secre-tary of West Cornwall District) preached to a good congregation, 'followed by a public tea and platform meeting, addressed by Rev. S. Winfield, newly-aP-pointed minister, and Mr. A. W. Jenkin. Chairman, ■•••

Harvest Festivals. Ashton-under-Lyne (Trafalgar Square).-Held Sep-

tember 30th. Preacher, Rev. Ernest Hardy (pastor). Never so many people were present in the history of this church. Special music by the choir and scholars. The Harvest Faith tea on the Monday was well at-tended. The offerings realised L30-a record.

Aberavon (Glyncorrwg).-Held on September 30th.. In the morning the preacher was Mr. R. L. Brook (pastor), who also presided over the children's service in the after-noon. The church was crowded on Sunday evening, when a memoxial service to one of our late members, Mr. Edward Nichols, was held ; preacher, Dr. Caleb Davies. Special anthems were rendered by the choir. Over two hundred people sat down to tea on Monday, and a large company listened in the evening to a service of song entitled ,"Coals of Fire." Mr. Fred Ackery was the conductor, and the pastor read the connective por-tions. Financial results good.

Burton-on-Trent -(George Street).-Held on September 30th, good congregations attending both services. The church was tastefully decorated. The produce was later distributed to various institutions in the town. Rev. R. H. B. Shapland was the preacher, and special music was rendered by the choir. Collections in aid of the Church Benevolent Fund. Services of a similar

,.nature were held in the Primary and Junior departments of the Sunday School.

Bristol (Hebron).--Held on September 30th. The pastor (Rev. George Jobling) was the preacher. In the afternoon, a young people's service was held, presided over by Major A. Hooper, and an address was given by the Rev. Thomas McKay. Special items 'of music were given by scholars and Mr. George Cleak. During the service diplomas were presented to Mrs. A. Bind-ing, for thirty years' continuous work in the school as teacher, also to Mrs. Mears, who had served the school in a similar capacity for twenty-eight years. On behalf of the officers and teachers of the Sunday School, the Rev. Geo. Jobling presented Mr. and Mrs. Binding with a barometer. In making the presentation he spoke of • the work which the recipients had accomplished in the church and school. Mr. Binding and Mrs. Bind-ing, who are removing to Portishead, responded. On Monday the choir gave a programme of music. Mr. C. E. Curnow was the conductor, and Mr. A. J. Wake-field presided at the organ. Mr. Charles Lines was the chairman. The fruit, vegetables, bread, cake, etc., were afterwards forwarded to the Ashley Down Or-phanage. Proceeds

Bolton, St. George's Road (Black Moss).-Held Sep-tember 30th. Preacher in the morning, Rev. Chas. Wallace (pastor), and in the afternoon and evening, Mr. John Hulme, of Bolton. The afternoon and eve-ning services began with a presentation of flowers and fruits by the children, the recipient being Mrs. C. Wallace. The services were well attended, particularly in the evening, when the church was packed. The harvest social held on Tuesday evening was presided over by Mr. Wallace, .

Burnley (Brunswick)-Preacher, Rev. J. Naylor (Cheslyn Hay). Anthems by the choir. Leader, Mr. H. D. Gutteridge, with Mr. Herbert Rycroft, A.R.C.M., at the organ. A flower service in the afternoon was conducted by the Rev. Stanley Luke. There were good congregations throughout the day. After the evening service there was the customary distribution of gifts to the aged and sick.

Cheadle (Zion).-.---Held on September 30th ; preacher, Rev. Albert Pearson, of Manchester. A special meeting in the afternoon was presided over by Mr. M. Machin, J.P., of Longton ; Mrs. Owen sang two solos ; the choir sang an anthem ; soloist, Miss P. G. Whitehurst. On Monday the " " Harvest Home " was held, presided over by Mr. Fred W. Booth (circuit secretary) ; ReY. John French gave a helpful address ; the Cheadle Male Quartet Party rendered part-songs. Proceeds, nearly .;:11.

Derby (Wilne).-Services were conducted on September 30th by Rev. Frank Rhodes. There were large congre-gations, and the choir rendered an an anthem ; conductor, Mr. J. W. Brown ; organist, Mr. Bert Barratt.

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Mr. A. N. Strongman, the oldest and respected trustee. The choir rendered special music at all the services. The spacious building was well filled, and a gracious spirit pervaded all the services. Net proceeds over £22.

Surrey Street (Wales).—Held on September 30th, and very successful. Rev. W. Cann preached to large and appreciative congregations, Miss Edna Cheetham being the soloist. Anthems were rendered by the choir. On Monday the usual fruit tea was provided, followed by a bright musical hour, arranged by Mr. H. Better-idge. Proceeds, over 417.

Worksop (Potter Street).—Held Sunday, September 23th ; preacher, Rev. J. Howen Rodda (Sheffield) ; in-spiring services, excellent congregations, hearty singing ; the choir rendered an anthem at the evening service. In the afternoon a children's egg service was held, Rev. J. Howen Rodda giving an appropriate address. A supper was served in the schoolroom on Monday. The financial result was very cheering.

Receptions. Sandyford (Newcastle-on-Tyne).—On September 23rd

Rev. T. A. Jefferies commenced his ministry here, and .on the following Sunday conducted Harvest Thanks-giving services. Anthems were rendered by the choir. Mr. Hugh H. McEwan being at the organ. Mr. and Mrs: Jefferies and their family were welcomed at a social function held in the Benson .Hall on Monday evening. Mr. Richard Norman (circuit steward), who presided, accorded a most hearty welcome to the new-comers, and remarked that they all hoped their minister would be amongst them when the great Union was actually" consummated. For such an important event gifted leadership would Abe necessary, perhaps, more par- , ticularly did that apply to the North, and he was sure that leadership would be discovered in Mr. Jefferies. Their new minister would also find a welcome in the city, and would have opportunities of exercising his powers and abilities, and scope for his influence in the social and civic life of their royal borough. Rev. T. Shawcross said. he was looking forward to a spiritually successful association with Mr. Jefferies as his colleague. Rev. W. Wakinshaw (Wesleyan), commenting as a lead-ing advocate of Methodist Union on the progress made, said they, should use every chance of fraternising ; it was all to the good for Union. He was there to try and practise what he preached. With regard to Union, things were never more pleasing than at present. Most ob-stacles of any consequence had been removed, and they were finding their moorings. They were dealing with a live question, and were recognising that they had before them a magnificent future. He,(Mr/Wakinshaw) hoped all their relationships would be very fruitful. Acknow-ledging the greetings, Mr. Jefferies said there had been a great ,deal of union for many years—more than many people imagined. The right spirit was prevailing. He had been a "Unionist " for twenty years. More and more he had felt there was no excuse for the three separate Methodist bodies. The eye of youth was for-ward, and it looked for the disappearance of all dividing barriers which weakened their hands. Their golden age was' before them, and it was for them to live up to their. traditions. Their fathers'did great things for them, and if they played their part they would carry those tra-ditions further still. He wanted to feel that he was working with them all to help make Newcastle a little better. The church must be a centre for all that was highest and holiest in life, and he wanted to put his heart and powers into the work of God, and was con-fident of their support. Vocal items were rendered by Mrs. Herbert Beetham and Miss Vera Edgar, Mr. Hugh H. McEvan being accompanist.

Quarterly Meetings. Camelford and Wadebridge.--Rev. I. Leaver in the

chair. A warm welcome to the circuit was extended to Rev. F. E. Poad, who appropriately responded. Revs. I. Leaver and M. Harvey were unanimously in- . vited to remain until 1931. Rev. I. Leaver, however, in reply, stated that he would be leaving in 193.0, while

Rev. M. Harvey promised to consider his invitation. Affectionate tributes were paid to the memory of the late Mr. T. Lockett, a highly-revered local preacher of long standing in the circuit, and a message of sympathy was sent to the wife and family of the deceased. The alterations in the assessments for the Annuity and Aux-iliary Fund, received the approval of the meeting. Mr. R. Lean was appointed lay representative of the cir-cuit on the Methodist Union District Committee. The circuit stewards were re-elected. Financial report very satisfactory. Good feeling was manifest • throughout all proceedings.

Hurst and Hyde.—The Rev. Leonard England pre-sided over a large attendance. Pleasure was expressed at the information that Coun. Allen Shaw, J.P., has been asked to accept the position of Mayor of Hyde for a second year. The circuit secretary, Mr. J. B. Daven-port, J.P., was welcomed back after illness, and Mr. Seth Firth was thanked for his efficient services as secre-tary pro tern. The two ministers, Rev. Leonard Eng-land and M. Wilson Horswill, were unanimously invited for further service, the latter subject to Conference ap-proval. The financial statement showed a balance in hand of 19s., after paying the removal expenses of the incoming ministers. The numerical returns were 444 members and 87 probationers, an increase of six members and ten probationers. The meeting unanimously agreed to the increased assessment for the Auxiliary Fund. A good and hopeful feeling pervaded the meeting.

Long Eaton and ktapleford.—Rev. C.• W. Limb pre-sided. The financial report showed an income of £207 7s. 1d. and expenses £209 6s., but this slight deficit was met by the profits of the tea, 6s. It was most satisfactory that the heavy cost of refurnishing some rooms in the Stapleford manse had been met. Messrs. Purdy, Davies, Piggin and Smith were ap-pointed delegates to the Autumnal District Meeting. The connexional circular re Auxiliary Fund was dis-cussed, but left over for another quarter. Chapel Fund appeal was referred to the leaders' meeting of the churches. Mr. Davies gave a very interesting report of the Hanley Conference which was much appreciated.

Illossley.—Rev. Wm. Walker presided. Satisfactory financial statement presented. Membership returns showed• slight increase. It was announced that the Mission deputation this year was the Rev. W. Eddon. The scheme of the Lancashire and Cheshire Band of Hope 'Union for obtaining "one million more pledged abstainers was commended to the churches. A most comprehensive and interesting report of the Hanley Con-ference was given by Mr. Isaac Whittaker, of Alt, who was heartily thanked for his report and services as dele-gate. The consideration of the Conference resolution 6 re increase of circuit contribution to Auxiliary Beneficent Fund was referred to the December meeting. A cordial and unanimous invitation to the Rev. A. Booth to remain a fifth year in the circuit to the Conference of 1930. In accepting, Mr.. Booth expressed his appreciation of the call.

Stockport.—Rev. Herbert Lee presided over a large attendanee. The numerical returns showed an increase of two members on the quarter. A very satisfactory balance was indicated in the financial statement, part of ,which was voted to two of the churches. A cordial welcome was accorded to the Revs. J. Tagg and R. J. FIarris, who have commenced duties in the circuit. Levenshulme and Edgeley Park churches were con-gratulated on the completion of renovation schemes. Voting on the superannuation proposals was remitted to the next meeting. An interesting account of the proceedings of Conference was submitted by Rev. H. E. Hamblin.

Anniversaries. Dudley (Wesley).--The Pastor's First Anniversary

Celebration opened with an " At Home," held in Rose Hill Schools on October 3rd, when Rev. W. J. and Mrs. Teague received over 200 members of the church and congregation. Refreshments were served and a musical programme of a very high quality was con-

tributed to by the Cheslyn Hay Symphonic Quartette, A. S. Hawkins (organ), C. L. Hawkins (piano), D. Woodhouse, M.Sc. (violin) and C. Beasley ('cello); Edith Whitehouse (mezzo-soprano), Joseph Green (tenor) and the Wesley Choir, under the conductorship of Mr. T. A. Percy. The piece de resistance of the evening was the quartette's fine and rhythmic interpre-tation of the Andante Cantabile from Tchaikowsky's Symphony and delicate as air too was their playing of the selection from " Mignon," which they gave as an encore. The anniversary was continued on Sunday, October 7th, when worship was led by the pastor both morning and evening. Thank-offerings for the joy and blessing of the past year's service amounted to over

Missionary Service. Salford (St. Stephen Street).—On October 8th, a

grand excursion to Jamaica (in imagination) set out from the Mount Street School, under the personal guidance of Mrs. T. Rothwell, wife of Mr.. T. Roth-well, circuit missionary secretary. The imagination was aided by lantern views and comments by the con-ductor who, some twelve months ago, visited this de-lightful island. The proceeds were entirely used to assist 'Rev. F. Craddock, M.B., to purchase an X-ray apparatus for use in his work in China. Rev. Dr. Craddock, who was present, in the course of a few remarks, expressed his great satisfaction that his wish that a certain sum should be raised before he set sail had that night been realized, and his heart had been made glad by the cheque for which had been handed over to him. For, over an hour, Mrs. Rothwell showed the beautiful scenery, the wonderful flora, and the not always desirable fauna, of the island. Many views were shown of the churches and places of inter-est. The goodly company went home doubly pleased that they had been privileged to see and hear some-thing about Jamaica, and at the same time help Rev. F. Craddock, M.B.

General. Newcastle (Sandyford).—The "Sandyford Players'

Dramatic Society "—one of the many activities of our church, recently submitted popular scenes from "The Passing of the Third Floor Back " at a meeting of the Young People's Christian Guild. There was a grati-fying attendance. Those who were answerable for the success of their production performed most commend-ably, revealing a sound understanding of the subject under treatment. Their efforts met with the approval of all present. The scenes depicted devolved upon Mr. Stanley Brown (the stranger), Miss Winnie Sayer (Mrs. Sharp), Miss -uFlorrie Beetham -k(Stasia), Mr. Leslie

Tweddle (Wright), and Mr. George King (Lackcum). Connective readings were given by Miss Kate Jackson, the secretary of this prospering organization. Miss Middleton, the leader of the Guild, presided.

Sheffield (Oak Street, Heeley).—During the past week the young people of the Sunday Evening Mission have been engaged in a great crusade for children, com-mencing on Sunday evening, September 30th, with an address by Mr. J. W. Martin, the circuit missioner. The services were held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, concluding on Thursday evening with proces-sion of witness round the district, headed by the Scouts and Cubs. The final meeting was conducted by the secretary of the Mission, Mr. G. J. Drabble, and was addressed by the minister, Rev. J. I-Iowen Rodda, who chose a very novel way of arresting the attention of his young congregation by using five stones to illustrate his text. He spoke of David killing the giant by the help of these stones, which he called Courage, Truthfulness, Purity, Humility, and Patience, and pointed out that giants could be overcome by the help of them. The soloist was one of the Sunday School scholars, Master Raymond Devey, the organist being Mr. A. E. Jones. The services were well attended throughout, the attend-ance on Thursday being about 170, and it will be long remembered.

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STAR CARDS for 1929.-3/6 per 100, post free ; also Hymn Sheets for Special Services. 2/6 per 100 ;

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THE -MADELEY" FONT. This Baptismal Font is a reproduction of the font in Wesley's Chapel,

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