FOUR JUBILEES The years 1925-1928 will have seen the fiftieth

anniversaries of four great Christian enterprises which sprang from the explorations of Livingstone and Stanley.

The Presbyterian Missions of Livingstonia and Blantyre, in Nyasaland, date from 1875 and 1876, the Anglican Mission in Uganda from 1877, and the Baptist Mission in Congoland from 1878.

These Missions, which to-day number their adherents by the ten thousand, have played a great part in the modern history of Africa.

The Bible Society has actively co-operated with them in bringing the Gospel to African tribes.

For Nyasaland it has (in conjunction with the N.B.S.S.) published the whole Bible in Nyanja.

For Uganda it has published some part of the Scriptures in twelve languages.

For the Baptist Mission it has published the Bible in Kongo and the New Testament in Kele.

It has provided many thousands of copies on such terms that no portion of the cost has fallen upon the Mission Exchequers.

These Missions, and others, are demanding fresh supplies. Will you help to furnish them?

Gifts will be gratefully received by the Secretaries.

THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY, 146, Queen Victoria Street, LONDON, E.C. 4.

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BY REV. J. Life is never easy, but there are times

when it is extraordinarily difficult. We may have seen months of sunshine and then the gloom gathers and sometimes it ends in storm. We feel that WC are being engulfed, sucked under by forces beyond our control. Entanglements arise out of circumstances so trivial that they were unobserved at the time. We find our. selves beset, and there seems no way of escape. Life appears to close in upon us, and we are made to feel our insignificance and helplessness. Doors, which before had swung open at our too,11, we now find to be barred. Paths we had trodden confidently before and in Which we had never encountered dangers, are now seen to be undermined. They have become the very ways of death. It is impossible to explain these changes of fortune, m, rather we must say, the ways of God. Many men of business know the truth of this. Some are treading these dark ways now. Alen and women in public life have these experiences. Favour is deceitful." The popular idol of to-day may be ridi-culed and scorned to-morrow. In our personal and private life these changes not seldom occur. We have our ideals for self-developmeM and self-expression. Sanetimes we seem to leap with ease, to learn and find with joy. Then, from no observable cause, we ball and stumble and somelitnes fall. IL is the same in the Church and in our work for Christ there-in. We recall the hours, the weeks, the years when all was thrill and success. The Word of God ran and was glorified. Almost every sermon found converts, and, if not converts, the word of appreciation which rejoiced the heart and Insole the ministry lighter. Then, again, for no definable reason, the scene changed, the conditions altered. The sky grew leaden. Hearts seem to seal. There was an 0171i11. 011a silence, an utter lack of response. This is life as we see it in the great bio-graphies, as WC have seen it in the experi-ence of many we know, and as we have faint] it within ourselves.

Rev. James Reid, of Eastbourne, wrote something some time ago which is the first thing we should consider when life has become suddenly difficult and de-pressing. He said that we should first of all ask ourselves whether the fault is not within ourselves. It may be. In all pro-bability it is. We may have become

self-confident, self-centred, careless of others, proud, pharisaical of spirit. In the very secret places of our hearts we may have become irreligious. We do not feel the awe of God's presence, the majesty of His will, the glory of His name. If we get wrong with Cool within our-selves, everything goes wrong. There is sure to be confusion in our lives if WC slip from the centre of the Divine Will. In this case there is one obvious thing for us to do. We must get right with God again, and, if we have ever been genuinely converted, we know the way. " If WC confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The Gospel of the grace of God is forgiveness and of all people Christian people know that they need to be forgiven. If a man knows that his heart is right with God, he can face whatever life brings with equanimity and fortitude and faith. Things may never seem to get right in this world, but, if our hearts are true to Cool, they are right.

the real test of life is (lie spiral in which we face the difficult times, the

G. BOWRAN. drab and dreary days when there seems no response to our heat appeal., and When our bravest owl most urgent efforts appear to fail. We still have our duty to face in these limes, and it may be that character is thus the most surely devel-oped and revealed. But, w ha lever the outcome, our duly is plain. To go, Oil day by day, facing every ditty, respond-ing to every call, yet keeping silent in the midst of misunderstandings and sus• picion, still to go on when every step is peril°u3 and the very next step may be disaster, that is often the simplest doily of the Christian man. We repeat that if a man's heart is right with God, if he knows that he has frankly revealed every secret to God, if he knows that Gnol has vindicated- hint, he can go on Willi loi, duly and leave the future to make what vindication God clay permit.

All these and such thoughts have been expressed again and again by those who have wrung from life its deepest secrets_ Sir Henry Jones, in the wi.se letters he wrote to the members of his family amt to his friends, often confessed that for him it was " up hill all the way." People, looking al his life from the onside, thought that lie was One of the favoured of fortune. Did he not pass from obscurity to prominence? Was not his career seemingly a glorious succession of prizes? So it seemed, but in hi' heart he knew that there had been sombre patches, days of gloom as well as nights of dark. nets. His life had been one long fight. The way had been " up hill " always. Anne Broilli sings of this, and she knew

" BOlieVe not those who say The upward path is smooth,

Lest thou shouldsl stumble in the WS' And faint before the truth.

IL is the only road Unto the realms of joy

To labour and to love, To pardon and endure,

To lift thy heart to God above, And keep thy conscience pure.

Be this thy conslaM aim, Thy hope, thy chief delight;

What matter who should whisper blame

Or who should scorn or slight? "

Better. still, and with more poignant feeling, Christina Rossetti sings of this:-

" Does the road wind uphill all the way? Tes, to the very encl.

Will the day's journey lake the whole long day?

From niorn to night, my friend.

But is there for the night a resting place?

A roof for when the slow, dark hours begin.

May not the darkness hide it from my face?

You cannot miss that inn. Shall I meet olher wayfarers at night?

Those that have gone before. Then must I knock, or call when just

in sight, They will not keep you standing at

that door. Shall I flint comfort, travel-sore and

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Will there be beds for me and all who seek?

Ye, beds for all who come:.

" The Stars are on the Side of the True Servants."

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THE METHODIST LE, DER. MARCH 24, 1927 The lesson we must learn is that duty

must, be done at all costs. Whatever be the result, and, perhaps no result may ever he seen, it must be done. Go on ! We only fail when we fail within our-selves. We are only defeated when we cease trying. The only disgrace there ever can be in life is failure It follow the light, failure to do the duty that is clam-orous to be done.

There is a wonderful strengthening in the consciousness of dutifulness. Be-cause this is God's world and funda-mentally ethical, duly done is its own reward. It is the peace unspeakable. •• God and duty are never far apart." So Tennyson sang:-

" He, that ever following her commands, On with toil of heart and knees and

hands, Through the long gorge to the far

light hath won His path upward and prevailed, Shall used the toppling crags of duty

scaled Are close upon the shining table hinds, To which our God Himself is moon and

Because we are Christians, believers in immortality, tortality, We should be able to do this with confide. hearts. This is what Sir Henry Jones wrote to his youngest son to hearten him when his way was difficult. "The stars are on the side of the true servants. In straits and perils, those whose hearts are clean know of an inner peace, a splendid music into which all these discrepancies dissolve."

Our Lord Himself has set the great example. He "set His face stedfarely to-wards Jerusalem." His was a lonely way. The crowds no longer shouted " Hosannah." Already in His cars He heard their cruel cry " Crucify Him I " Even His closest friends did not under-stand. Alone, with only His Father's blessed will as companion, Jesus went on. His face was set because His heart was set. The centuries have, not only extolled the courtier, of Our Lord, but the redeeming design His courage and obedi-ence and self-giving fulfilled. " The stars are on the side of the true servants." IL is for us to know in our hearts that we are lrue servants.

GRIMSBY CIRCUIT RALLY. Grimsby First Circuit Rally is a great

event. The late Mr. Stanley Doughty, when Circuit Steward, conceived the idea of the circuit concentrating on a great week-end at Flollergate Church. All the other churches of the circuit were closed lee this week-end; latterly only the Lown churches have been concerned. A very full programme was arranged. On Satur-day evening, March 12th, a grand concert was given by Mr. E. IL Benton's Ladies' Choir, under the presidency of Mr. W. H. Coates. There were very fine renderings by the choir, the special soloists being Mr. A. Mellor (Grimsby) and Mr. W. J. Jones (Stockton). On Sunday an excellent com-pany was present at the early morning Communion, chiefly consisting of young people, ihe circuit ministers, Rev. Gee. Fawcett, W. S. Hinchliffe, and P. Shaw conducting. The morning service was a great occasion. Again the special preacher for the week-end was Rev. Wm. Younger, and the Mayor of Grimsby (Councillor L. K. Osmond, J.P.), the Mayoress and the members of the Corporation and Board of Guardians attended. Fully 1,000 worshippers were present. In the after-noon a Young People's service was held attended by the scholars of the town Sunday-schools. The sight was inspiring. Mr. J. W. Willows presided, and Rev. Wm. Younger gave the address. The church was crowded for the evening ser-vice. 'Fhe congregation would number 1,400. Rev. Wm. Younger preached, Rev. Geo. Fawcett conducting the service. Mr. W. J. Jones sang effectively at the morn-ing and evening service. A mass gather-ing for community singing followed, led by Mr. A. A. Walsham, with Mr. A. C. Store, A.R.C.M., at the organ. The people rallied magnificently on the Monday, when Mr. Younger preached. A public tea followed, kindly given by Mr. Geo. Wilkinson, Circuit Steward, and Mrs. Wilkinson. The great rally in the evening was attended by a large company—one seldom seen on weeknight occasions. Mr. Younger spoke on " What Life Has Taught Me." The Mayor presided, supported by the Mayoress. Rev. P. Shaw conducted the devotions. The services have proved a great inspiration and a fine vindication of the effort to maintain and develop a healthy circuit spirit.

Tunstall.

There was a record attendance et the meeting held at Mill Street, Crewe. Rev. G. Faulkner presided. Sympathetic re-ference was made to the passing of Mri. Hall, widow of Rev. Wm. Hall, Mr. Jas. &cough and Mr. A. E. Simpson, Circuit Steward of Tarporley Circuit. A kindly message was sent to Mr, S. J. Madeley, who is just recovering from a serious ill-ness. The application of Mr. J. W. Good-win, Tindall Circuit, for permanent membership of Conference was heartily approved. Miss Jackson was congratu- lated on her call to the African Mission Field. Mrs. W. H. Hawthorne, of Wol-Manton, was insured Lo present the mis-sionary shield el the Synod and Mrs. F. A. Ingham the orphanage shields. A very satisfactory balance-sheet to new school at Higher Wych, Whitchurch Circuit, was presented, 1710 having been raised Cowards an expenditure of £7y7. Permis-sion was given for the installation of a new organ at Minshull New Road, Crewe First Circuit, to core £450. Plans and specifications were submitted for the building of a new church al Abbey Hut-ton, a rapidly growing suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, at a cost of £2,000. Rev. H. Ilhead and the officials of the Hanley Cir- cuit are undertaking this enterprise and expecting 7bsanti'P

e

Extension and

Funds. The proposed purchase of a new manse at Winsford was conditionally approved. The committee welcomed two distinguished visitors during the day. Rev. Wm. Chapman addressed the morn-ing meeting. Iles. A. L. Humphries, M.A., received a heart, reception in the afternoon, and gave a stimulating account of his impressions of the work in the churches visited during his presidential tour. This was followed by a scholarly sermon and a lecture on " Some Singers of Our Faith." Mr. T. Bourne presided. The Mill Street ladies provided luncheon and tea.

Leeds.

The Committees met at Albion Hall, Leeds, on Friday, Rev. 0. Hunt presiding. The application of Mr. H. Fisher, of Barns-ley, for permanent membership of Con-ference was approved. Many fine tributes to the character and labours of Rev. J. W. Cotton were called forth by his applica-tion for superannuation, a number of brethren speaking with much affection and appreciation. Rev. D. T. Hatfield is applying for a year's rest, and his case evoked a fine expression of sympathy. The secretary was directed to send a letter of sympathy to Mr. Amos Cole, of Leeds Fourth, on the passing of his wife after fifty years of happy married life. Rev. W. Dew was heartily thanked for his services as district secretary, and Rev. F. Winrer-burn Was nominated for next year. Rev. A. E. Rose was nominated secretary to the Duildieg Cornmitice, in succession to Rev. J. W. Clifford, M.A. The reports of the aided stations were encouraging, one, Knaresborough, making application for a smaller grant. The report of the Sure.- talon Fund was very cheering, only a small balance from one station being still outstanding. A full account of the mis-sionary raisings could not be given, as sense circuits still have to hold their annual rounds. Seven circuits showed an increase in their money, some notably so; but in other places the effects of industrial depression and the coal dispute have reused a diminution in the amounts raised. Mention was made of the passing of Mrs. Thompson. of Brackenhill, who, though an invalid confined to her room, collected about ES each year for mis-sionary funds.

London Fit-et.

The Committees, largely attended, met on Wednesday at Holborn Hell, Res. E. J. T. Bagriall presiding. In the morn-ing the Young People's Departments came under review, a lively discussion ensued, and the secretaries and treasurers of those departments were asked to meet and give suggestions to next committee. The visits of Rev. S. Palmer and Rev. S. Rowley to the district were greatly appre-ciated. For the Scholars' Scripture Ex-amination the Fenny Stratford School, Leighton Buzzard Circuit, was awarded the shield for the highest number of marks; and Miss Elsie M. Thurmott, of Colnbrook, was congratulated on. win-ning the gold medal, the first connexional prize in the Teachers) Examination. The balance sheet of Stamford Hill, Stoke New-ington Circuit, showed a unique achieve-

ment. A line new church and school, with land freehold, costing £10,850, had been erected, and were absolutely free of debt. The late Mr. C. IL Maynard and his tensity, who have made this possible, were mentioned with alfectionate regard. East Finchley friends have decorated their' church and furnished it with pews, and built a new school. Several members gave voluntary labour, besides 003 have been raised, and only £570 remains as debt. The Dunstable Circuit received sanction to p-urchase a circuit manse. Letters of sympathy are to be sent to Rev. Harvey Roe in his illness, and to the family of the late Rev. W. Durance. Mr. Richard Sear, of Luton, was recommended for Deed Poll membership. Rev. W. T. Healey appointed to give the ordination charge at the Synod. The district has undertaken to provide the missionary luncheon at the Metropolitan Anniversary in May. Retiring district officers were thanked for their services, and new ap-pointments made. Delegates to Synod: Mr. A. F. Milbourn, Rev. S. A. Marsh, Mr. W. A. Crouch, Rev. T. Graham, Mr. A. B. Grosvenor Mr. W. Buck Rev. W. Curry Rev. C. E. Buck, Rev. J. Bowles, Mr. H. Pickering, Rev. A. Fawcett and Rev. T. B Spray.

West Midland. Committees met at Bristol Hall, Dir.

mingham, on Monday, Rev. R. Curson presiding. The list of ministerial arrange-ments for next year showed that nine ministers are leaving the district, and no fewer that eleven new ministers are due to enter. The applications of Revs. L. Emerson and W. H. Greening for the approved list were forwarded to the Synod. Mr. H. Alban Hands, of Worces-ter, is applying for permanent member-ship of Conference, and the application was approved. The application of Rev. W. B. Cheshire for superannuation was received, and attar many tributes of esteem bad been paid to his fifty-one years' ministry. the application was ap-proved and forwarded to the Synod. Ex-pressions of sympathy were made to Councillor J. T. and Mrs. Worton, of Stourbridge, in the loss of their son, Mr. Harry Worton; Rev. D. M. Bowman, in the loss of his father; and with the family of the late Sir T. Robinson. Permission wee given to the Coventry First Circuit to employ a lay agent, subject to the appro-val of the General Committee. A long discussion took place on the application of the trustees to sell the Bristol Hall pro-perty for a sum of £8,500, and the re-tention of the organ and certain furni-ture. Eventually sanction was given for the immediate sale, but a District Com-mission was appointed W deal with the whole situation. Resentment was felt at what appeared to be the ignoring of the district officials by the Connexional auth-°lilies in this matter. A deputation is to visit Lhe Wyrley part of the Bloxwich Cir-cuit to consider the proposed extension, and report as to its advisability in view of Methodist Union and the new Wesleyan church recently erected in that part.

Liverpool. There was a large attendance of the

Committee in Princes Avenue Church, Liverpool. Rev. T. A. Young presided. Conspicuous among the Building Com-mittee's business was a number of appli-cations for loans to enable trustees to repair, or beautify, or extend, or add .a new organ to their churches, indicating a quickened interest in the material things. Fine and commodious churches are in course of erection at several places in the district. Applications for the sale of two small chapels—one in the Isle of Man, due to the closing of a mine and the consequent scattering of the population of the village, the other due to its hopeless position—were reluctantly commended. Congratulations were cordially offered to Rev. W. Kitson—supernumerary resident in Southport—on retaining his eighty-eighth birthday; to Mr. Peter Wright on his election to the presidency of the South-West Lancashire Federation of Free Church Councils; and to Dr. Peaks on being chosen president-designate of the National Free Church Council. Sympathy was extended to Revs. H. J. Taylor and D. Oakley, absent through sickness. Note was also taken of the " departure " of Councillor R. Eaves, of Fleetwood, a member of the committee. The applica-tions for superannuation of Revs. H. J. Taylor and Geo. Rennison were regretfully received and cordially commended to the Synod and Conference. Principal H. J.

Pickett was nominated tor the presidency of Conference.. Res. T. A. Young was elected chairman and Councillor R. Dur-hem vice-chairman of the committee meetings for the next year.

Lynn and Cambridge District Young People's Conference.

The District Annual Sunday-School, Christian Endeavour and Temperance Con-ference, held at Bury SL Edmunds, was regarded by all as " one of the best ever held." The congregations were excellent, the atmosphere uplifting, the messages searching, instructive and encouraging. The General School Secretary was in mag-nificent form. The proceedings opened on Saturday afternoon with words of wel-come by Rev. W. H. Curtis. Then fol-lowed the school session under the presi-dency of Rev. E. F. McLean. The subject was "The Efficient Teacher," introduced by Rev. S. Palmer. A fine discussion fol-lowed. The Temperance and Endeavour Sessions were held on Monday. The papers ihcluded " The Abstainers' League," by Mr. J. W. Wing; "Belling and Gambling," by Mr. F. B. Lee; " Young People and Amusements," by Mr. D. Gentle; "Junior Endeavour Work," by Miss V. Wardale; "Christian Endeavour versus Guilds," by Rev. Owen Roebuck. These were all of a high order, and in every case provoked good conversations. The discussions were opened by Messrs. F. Wiles, F. C. Richardson, W. Bland, K. Green, and J. C. Youngs.

The public meetings and services were remarkably well attended. On Saturday evening Mr. F. Wiles presided, and addresses were given by Res. W. E. Mus-grave on " Temperance," and Rev. E. F. McLean on "The Relation of Church to School." Mrs. Pike was soloist. Oct Sunday a Communion service was held at 7.30, conducted by Rev. E. F. McLean. At 10 o'clock a prayer meeting was held led by Mr. D. Gentle. Both morning and evening Rev. S. Palmer preached inspiring sermons to large congregations. In the afternoon Mr. C. J. Youngs conducted a Young -People's Service. The General Secretary's method of dealing with the children was a splendid object-lesson to the delegates. The Sunday night prayer-meeting was a gracious finish to a beauti-ful day. The public tea on Monday was well prepared by the ladies of the church. In the evening the great crowning meet-ing was held. Mr. D. Gentle presided. The choir rendered a fine anthem, and the speeches by Revs. T. Featherstone and S. Palmer were immensely appreciated. The thought and influence of the week-end will live long and be carried far and wide.

A Missionary Festival. The Young People's African Missionary

Association of Leeds held its annual testi. sal last week-end. This association is a really active one. The meetings were held in the Harehills-avenue Church. The afternoon look the form of a Young People's Demonstration, over which Mr.' J. R. Thomas presided. The Meanwoorl-road scholars gave the play " Africa Call-ing," and the Kit-hien scholars gave the missionary, play "Nurse Brown." Solos were sung by Nissen Florence Myers, Mary, Wood and Rene Pickersgill, with Miss Charters as pianist. The plays were well done, and enjoyed by a large audience. After Lea there followed a conference, when the President of the Association (Rev. R. Cowie) took charge. We were most fortunate in having the special speaker Rev. C. P. Groves, RA., B.D. The subject was " Our Aim in the Modern Missionary Enterprise." The conference was most profitable. This was succeeded by a public meeting; Mrs. Smith presided. Addresses were delivered by Revs. B. A. Barber and C. P. Groves, B.A., B.D., on " The World Outlook of Jesus " and " The Opportunity of Christian Missions To-Day •1 respectively. there was a large attend. • ante, and great good was done to deepen the interest in African missions. .

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Pastor J. Billington (Ponlyeymmer, Glam.)

desires gratefully to acknowledge the receipt

7l lhe ft inf gftt iI Appal from gifts- in "TT.,

Work- ington,

le.; Howsham C.E., lot.; Well-

amber, Bournemouth, 10s.; W. J. T. Perton, 5s. ,• sack of clothing, per Miss Lloyd, Staf-ford; Friends (Crewe Second Circuit), 5s.

Rev. A. Jackson, of Mansfield, desires

re ily adrV:dgn"Ttter filstlief uIr Ilt k ore Collie, disaster :—A. G. Gardner (Brixton), 10s.; Rev. S. Palmer, 10e. ; Per Bev. E-Sellers, 10s.; Mansfield Circuit, M. Wood- house, £1 10s. ; Pleasley Hill, El 'is. -

THE METHODIST LEADER. 179 MARCH 24, 1927

Rev. Tom Sykes' Christian Campaign at Torquay.

"Why, he just preaches;" said a young woman who attended one of Mr. Sykes' mission meetings. That is a good descrip-tion of the type of mission conducted. Some missions are in the nature of a stunt —for display and spectacular effect—accompanied with an almost feverish anxiety to register results. This campaign has been of a different order, without sen-sationalism, with hardly an attempt to secure outward, visible results. it has been essentially a preaching campaign—a restatement of the central themes of Chris-tianity—particularly an elevation of the Christ in His omnipotence of sacrificial love. The Churches have had the impact of a new personality, proclaiming with a new voice, in an unaccustomed way, the verities of the Christian Faith. There is something virile about Mr. Sykes which appeals strongly to men. To .e his well-built frame, the play of his features, the strong chin and mouth, one feels that this man would have made a splendid fighter if his forte had been in a pugilistic direction. The loving, redeeming, living Christ has been presented with eloquent words, with vivid portraiture, with con-vincing, appealing, and compelling effect. 'All who tam listened must have had kindled afresh, and possible some for the first lime, admiration, gratitude, adora-tion, love for the. Saviour, to good and noble, to gentle and heroic, to sympathetic and mighty in love. Surely the result of the campaign, which cannot be measured by statistics, must remain in fuller under-slandiog, in clearer insight into spiritual realities, and in a completer devotion to Him who stooped in love to save mankind.

To–Day's Opportunity. Rev. H. J. Pickett in Liverpool.

Rev. H. J. Pickett, preaching at Bil- berry-avenue Church, Liverpool, said he sometimes fold his students that he would give all he had to be starting as they were at this time in the world's history. The Lime was one of unparalleled opportunity. Since the Mar statesmen were given to saying that they were absolutely baffled by the problems of the day. What of that? It was only another way of saying how great the limes were. They were great beyond anybody's computation. What cowardice there was in the modem Church I How anxiously the Churches asked, Are we holding our own? Are we keeping up our numbers? How the Church of God cows before the drink menace! How helpless they were! He was present on one occasion when Mr., Lloyd George warned them not to look to any political party, Labour, Liberal or Conservative. None of them was strong enough to undertake temperance legisla-tion. They would never get It from any political party. The Church, if really united, was the only force that mold fight the drink. The coal war had left an aftermath of class bitterness that was mom accentuated than ever. If the Church of God was "filled with the Spirit" it would make such war on this class hatred that, he believed, it would be gone in a few years.

SOCIAL SERVICE UNION.

MEETINGS IN MANCHESTER, The C.S.U. Council meetings were held

at Gt. Western-street Church, Manchester, on Thursday and Friday. By the kind arrangement of Dr. Peake, the members of the Council met with the members of the Manchester Fraternal on the Thursday afternoon. An interesting address was given by Prof. J. N. Farquhar, of Man-chester University, on " The Splendour and Suffering of India." The members were afterwards entertained to tea by Dr. Peake. Public meetings were held in Lhe evening—al Great Western-street, where the speakers were Revs. J. Lockhart, R. L. A. Tingle, B.Sc.. and E. B. Story, with Prof. A. Lea, M.A., as chairman; at Walkden with Revs. J. E. Storey, E. D. Pigott and J. T. Bell as speakers, and Mr. 0. Howarth as chairman; at Middleton-road, Oldham, the speaker. being Revs. T. A. Thompson, B.Sc., S. Rowley, and A. McDonald, with Mr. Baker as chairman. The Business Session on the Friday was presided over by Rev. S. Rowley. The arrangements for the " Coming-of-Age celebrations at Conference were completed. The Organising Secretary's report showed the movement to be making encouraging progrms. The nee Council meetings are So be held in London.

Mine.' Wages. Rev. Frank R. Brunskill must be greatly

cheered by the early and generous response to his appeal on behalf of the Cwm sufferers. The dose of the long dis-

Fc̀.17.1einal Ps■Ningterulle'rgraTITIe dependents and surviving sufferers most be succoured by Christian philanthropy. Primitive Methodists will give heed " to melting pity's call." More help is needed, and it will be forthcoming. What can families do who have been situated as Lhe following account indicates? I transcribe, without comment, a statement from the special correspondent of the London "Evening Standard ":—

" I have before me the pay-sheet of one of the survivors of the Cwm disaster. It is for the week before the explosion. During that week the collier brought up nineteen tons of coal. But he was only paid for ten tons nine hundredweights, the remaining eight tons eleven hundred-weights being designated small coal, for which no payment is made. The small mat is, however, used for the manufac-ture of by-products. The halal earnings for the full week's work were £2 6s. 6d., from which one shilling and tenpence was deducted for colliery medical funds, and ten shillings for the rent of a cottage. This collier was, therefore, left with only £1 Ids. 13d. on which to keep his wife and four children."

Wages and Food Prices. During a recent visit to the Northern

coalfields the case of o miner was brought to my knowledge who for six years has never taken home as much as £2 in any week. This man is physically fit, a total abstainer, and of excellent moral char-ac.r. His wife has had to become a washerwoman in order to eke out the family livelihood. My informant, a most trustworthy minister, divulged the further fad that many Primitive Methodist miners are earning no more than 22 a week. I fear that we shall all discover that the recent aeltlement in the coal industry was a grave injustice to the miners and their families. Poor wages and a high cost of living are working to the detriment of the miner's home life. That food prices are being artificially and needlessly kept up is certain. Enquiries into particular trade, show it. When fish at Grimsby and Fleetwood is to plentiful that it cannot be disposed of, even at the cheapest rates, there la no reduction in retail prices throughout the country. Whether by combination or not, the retailers do suc-ceed in keeping up their prices.

Hour.. According to the Samuel report issued

before the stoppage, the time spent by a miner underground was seven hours and thirty-seven minutes. The hour added by the Act of the Government inermsed the average time underground to eight hours and thirty-seven minutes. Last week I taw a motor 'bus discharge its living load of miners. This group of men hod been stirring at five o'clock in the morning, to prepare for and travel to their work. I saw them leave the 'bus on their home-ward journey at 4.15 in Lhe afternoon. They had spent eleven and a quarter hours at work, in active preparation for it, or travelling loll. But lel us take the official figure based upon the Samuel report. Eight hours and thirty-seven minutes actually underground for miners. Years ago, John Stuart Mill suggested that an equitable stale of society would be one in which those who did the most arduous and dangerous work received the largest share of reward. Re complained that the reverse was the condition in his day. We have not made great changes since Mill's lime. There is no harder work than the miner's, and certainly it is Lhe most dangerous work done on land. Yet, in point of wages, and of hours, people whose work is for more comfortably done ore fan better off. Teachers, mnny of whom are the children of miners. are compulsorily engaged for only five and a half hours; they do their work in well ventilated and lighted buildings; and under the authority which I know heat a male assistant teacher may enjoy a salary of more than 5400 a year. All reasonable people will rejoice over the improved status or the leacher, and none will wish lo impoverish hi, but the disparity between the lot of the teacher and that

of the miner is too great and too terrible. " Does the Inkier need less than others? Does he risk less? Is be less useful as a citizen? " The inquiries are by a member of the Society of Friends, and there is only one answer.

Drink and Industry. In the year 1842 Richard Cobden

wrote :—" 'the moral force of the Inas., lies in the temperance movement. We do not sufficiently estimate the amount of crime, vice, poverty, ignorance and destitution which springs from the drink-ing habits of the people. The Americaus have a clearer perception of the evils of drunkenness upon the political and material prospects of the people." This is the text that the United Kingdom Alliance adopted in the Local Option cam-paign which closed last week. No sin-cere reformer can afford to ignore the close connection behveen the consump- tion of drink and industrial life. To make the connection quite clear, the Alliance undertook its great and success-ful campaign. The campaigners included the veteran warrior, the Right Hon. Lief Jones, who for years was chief lieutenant to the late Sir Wilfrid Lawson in lighting the Parliamentary battle of temperance. The most influential of the campaigners was undoubtedly Mr. Philip Snowden, who is characterised by the extreme faithfulness with which he presents the temperance issue to his own party. Those timid Labour Members who fear political trouble for themselves by advocating temperance legislation might profitably study Mr. Snowden's career. I note that the Alliance still pursues its goal of Pro-hibition. In this iL is wise. There is no doubt much anti-Prohibition opinion in our country al present. But English people often rapidly change their minds. A very sudden and quite unexpected change of front brought the anti-Corn Law agitation to a successful' end. Some day it will dawn upon the people that industry, handicapped by drink, cannot succeed. Then will come the end, and Lhe end may be much nearer than we believe.

Music. Darlington has for long been a great

musical centre. Ike late William Meshy, so many years recognised as our Confer-ence precentor, was the chief figure among the musical Methodists of the thriving Northern town. He has left a fine tradition which is being carried for-ward by a generation of younger musicians. 'they have founded the Dar-lington Psalrnody Association, " to foster and enrich the love of music in the wor-ship of our churches.' They emphasise " the inspirational value of congrega-tional singing." Great music is not neglected. Mendelssohn's "Saint Pant" has been recently rendered. Rev. S. Davis had a chief part in the adequate arrangements made. He was responsible for a fine souvenir programme in which he offered suitable End enlightening com-ments upon the musical pieces.

Amiens.

MARRIAGE. Mr. Harold J. Pye, B.A.,

and Miss J. Milson. A marriage of great interest, took place on

March lat at St. Tames' Church, Grimsby, between Miss J. Milsou and Mr. Harold .1. Pye, RA., of Cambridge. Miss J. Milson is the younger daughter of Rev. CIO.* G. and Mrs. Milson, and a grand-daughter of the late Rev. Parkinson Milson. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a medieval gown of ivory satin wilt pearl girdle and ling court train of silver lame. Her veil and shoes were the same as worn by her mother at her wedding. She wore a long chain and gold cross, the gift of her mother. Miss T. Milson, Miss Margaret Croft-Baker, and Joan Chant were the three bridmmaids. Mr. H. H. Thackray, RA., of Leeds, served as best man. The many beautiful premnts included a grand piano from the bridegroom's parents and a beaten silver cake stand from the Mayor and Mayoress. After the reception the happy couple left for Sonthamption to spend a honeymoon in Algiers.

BOORS RECEIVED. John Murray —" Little Ships," by K.

Norris, and "Siege Perilous," by Mead Diver, 2s. each.

Epworth Press.—" Arnold Healing," by his Wife, 2s. 6d.; "The Culture of Ithe Devotional Life," by W. E. Orchard,

The President in London. The church anniversary services at

Surrey Chapel were held on Sunday and Monday. The President of Conference was the preacher. All the services were rich in spiritual influence and power. The Mayor of Southwark, accompanied by the Aldermen and Councillors attended the morning service, at which the President delivered a discourse which was marked by rare insight and power. The evening service was a season of real blessing, and the President's stirring appeal to the young people will bear limn. Public wor-ship was conducted by the President on Monday afternoon, the service being fol. lowed by the anniversary tea, provisions for which had been given by the members, amongst whom the young people were to the fore with gifts. Al the evening public meeting John Mills, Esq., presided. Mr. Mills, who for many years has been an official at Surrey, gave a splendid address and contributed to the funds with charac-teristic generosity. The President's speech was a truly great utterance, and the im-pression mill not soon be forgotten. The week-end was a lime of real blessing, and the church owes a debt to the President ■

for a series of heartening services. The financial result was £50, which is an achievement which calls for real gratitude. We begin another year faced with tremen-dous difficulties, but with faith and hope.

Rev. Henry Fox at Gateshead. Rev. Henry Fox, of Ilkeston, whose

ministry at Gateshead is still gratefully remembered, paid a return visit to Joicey Road Church, Low Fell, on Sunday. In the morning there was a large congrega-tion, and Mr. Fox delivered a striking address on some reasons for going to church, taking as his text " To Enquire in His Temple." healing with some aspects of the instill:atonal side of the Church, they might ask " Is the Church permanent or only provisional? " Did they she f'lbCh'Wla'

lime Church would be

Ilse in the

society of the Kingdom of God. if they were asked to give their reasons for going to church they would probably reply that they had no exact rmson et all. What took them there was some great spiritual urge. In developing his subject he re- ferred to three specific reasons. First, " because my father and mother went before me." This was not to be despised, for by following their example they would be handing on and intensifying thee spiritual inheritance. Secondly, I go because when I see men staying away they are increasing the secularity of life. My constant attendance at the means of grace adds to the highest group consciousness of Lhe Christian life. The third reason was, that I go to church to gel saved. am not thinking, remarked the preacher, of Sankey's hymns and the penitent form. What I need is deliverance front the bitter-ness of life, and I get lifted by going and come under the influence of the saving grace of the Spirit of God. I certainly go to get saved, for the Christian Church is the first of all saving instilMions. The preacher concluded a fine address with an

714PrPloirf'prreaad:terd°"Zarint'rga'sM there was a musical service in the after-noon. On Monday he conducted a service in the afternoon, and spoke al a church " At Home " in the evening.

A LOSS TO OLD HILL. Mr. James Carter, of High-street, Old

Hill, who is leaving Old Hill to reside at Kinver, has an unbroken membership at Old Hill Tabernacle of about fifty years. Deng a man of many pads lhere are few tasks that have come amiss to him. His removal will mean his retirement from the position which he has filled with con-spicuous success for so many years. He has been society steward for twenty-eight years, society secretary for nineteen and circuit steward for twelve years. He also bolds the diploma for twenty-live years' teaching in the Tabernacle Sunday-school, arid has been a member of the church choir for forty-seven years. Mr. Carter is the elder son of Mr. Tom Carter, who put in fifty years' service as a by prencher, Sunday-school teacher and superintend-ent, and though considerably beyond the three-score years and ten is still on active service. Mr. James Carter has lived long enough to prove that no abilities, however splendid, can command success without intense labour and persevering applica-tion. The heel wishes of the Tabernacle Church and circuit will accompany Mr. Carter to his new home. Rev. J. Carter, of Kettering, is a brother of Mr. James Carter.

" Leader " Table Talk.

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East Anglian Methodism. A SURVEY OF THE CHURCHES.

180 THE METHODIST LEADER. MarcH 24, 1927

FIRST LETTER.

The business man has an influence in British life second to none. He is at the :entre of most of cur problems and he can help us to solve them as 110 other per-son can. Capital and labour, profit and loss, work and wages—these are the words on all cur lips, and the questions raised by them are likely to be the questions for many a day. The relations between capital and labour are strained as never before. The great wealth of a few, the uncertain work of the many, the growth of the nation, the demand for elbow-room, the dreams of democracy, these and ether features mean unrest, strikes, lock-outs and endless heart-burning.

Many are looking for great social up-heaval and for vast economic changes. They believe that ordinary people will never receive a fair share of the treasure, leisure and pleasure of life Lill an entirely different system prevails. Whether this will ever come to pass, who can say? BuL very many business men are quietly striving to mend matters in their own sphere, and in my first letter to you I wish to ask you to join them heart and soul. I feel persuaded that if all Chris-tians who are in business would unite along New Testament lines we should soon ,oe our beloved land al the feet of Christ. We have all talked long enough about the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man; tee have also waxed sentimental over our estrangements; is it not high lime to come down to the practical and to carry out what we profess to believe? This will test our skill, our patience and our religion to the last ounce, but what of that if we are doing our duty and ren-dering a service to the world? With all respect to ministers, politicians, trade officials and others, I venture to say that Christian business men have the future of England very largely ht their hands.

I Lake it, my friend, that yes are an employer of labour, and that you have influence with others who employ •labour. May I ask if you have faced up to the Sermon on the Mount? tel us take a few minor things. And first, do you keep in close and ftiendly touch with those you employ? If they are your brothers and sisters this should be possible. D. is easy to call them " hands " and to say that business is business, but your Lord ex- pects you is go beyond that. IL is the human element that counts. Dp you know when one of your men is ill or has trouble al home? bid you speak to that man when his child died? If not, the Lord have mercy on your soul ! Also, have you every confidence in your. fore-men? I recently heard of a professedly Christian empLiyer \chose foreman drinks, swears, gambles and speaks coarsely to girls. A foreman may be very partial, un-hind and unjust, and yet very humble when his master is near. Do you give c.:treful attention to grievances? Small lint genuine grievances may embitter and estrange, for while they may seem little from the master's standpoint, they may seem large and be very irritating to others. A grain of sand may ruin your eye; it is not necessary to have half the Sahara blown in your face.

The whole question of welfare in this homely sense should be your concern. Welfare work is now generally adopted and is rapidly growing, but a Christian employer should lead and not lag in all these matters. Cleanliness, ventilation, general comfort and welfare count with people as well as wage, and while there should be general co-operation, it is right That the chief should lead in everything which makes for the happiness and 'well-being of those who are employed.

This humane and Christian solicitude should be extended in every direction. In many large businesses to-day a young workman is put in the way of saving. There are sick and provident funds, holi-day funds to enable the worker to have pay while on holiday; sports and pastimes are organised, and many things done to cover present and future requirements. Possibly these things are done far more widely than is supposed. Big concerns are often condemned, but in some respects They make the finest provision for the workers. It is when we come to the smaller businesses that WC 11111i so much slackness. But it should he the work of every employer to advise and help young people and to encourage all to make what

provision they can against Lhe inevitable lain), day.

IL is not unreasonable to ask you as a Christian man to do all you can to help the men to face the dread uncer-tainties of life. There is ee shadow which never lifts, and that is the possibility of unemployment. Not only are there the anxieties regarding health and age, but a new machine, a freak in fashion, ee slack period, or an utter slump, may cause hundreds of hearts to quake. These Things may be as much beyond Lhe worker's control as the tides, and yet he is the first to feel their impact. Of course, the employer is involved, but the worker is overwhelmed. On this crucial question I wish to ask if you think that employers have done, or are doing, their duty? I think not.. I believe that workers have a real grievance. Often enough they are just flee dismissed. ?1,-;7,11711:).ei

realise

true toiler when he finds himself without a job? Where can he go to-morrow? The rent ! And those at home!

No doubt this problem on the wide scale is among the greatest before us. It is being studied by many eager minds. It has its own difficulties, of which the slacker is one. But employers have not really faced Lhis terror. The trade unions

(By ditr Special An adequate survey of East Anglian

Primitive Methodism would of necessity include the area of the Norwich and much of the Lynn and Cambridge Districts. The latter came into being eel the Confer-ence of 1891, a somewhat arbitrary division running North to South inter-secting the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, so that circuits belonging Lo either District find themselves penetrat-ing each other's territory. For the pur-pose of this article we confine ourselves to the Norwich District, which includes Sheringham, Dereham, ALLIeborough, Diss, Ipswich, Colchester and the country to the East.

Primitive Methodism has been desig-nated the " Established Church of East Anglia," and we have reason to be proud of the fashion in which our witness has been maintained in village and town. Our Church cer-tainly is Lhe predominant Nonconformist influence, and much of the area occupied by us is quite free from overlapping. The arduous labours of ee former generation have given us the ascendency, and we have Laken the lead among the sister. Metho-dist Churches. A glance at old -circuit plans suggests that the evangel was carried years ago by our Church into many a village where we are now un-represented.

A peep into the records reveals the fact that we have now 585 fewer members), than twenty years ago, our loss heing between eight and nine per cent. The most barren period was in 1923, but since then an additional one hundred mernbeis are reported. Some notable advances have been made. The Norwich Third Cir-cuit—then lately born of the Norwich First—has progressed room a membership of 95 to 300. In the South, Colchester has persistently added to its numbers, while Harwich with a steady upward sweep has increased by 24 per cent. In the East, Mardian% has advanced step by step, and Yarmouth has more than just held on its way. But some disquieting features stand out. In the period under review North Walsham has lost 190 members or 29 per tent. Sheringham and Holt 28 per cent., Rockland '24 per cent., Kelsale 20 per cent., Diss 20 per cent., Loddon 20 per cent., Lowestoft and Beetles 16 per cent., Briston 16 per cent., Norwich Second 14 per cent., East Dere-ham 10 per cent., and the other circuits have each suffered losses to a lesser degree. A case of special difficulty is Wangford, where the loss has been 38 nee cent. since 1912, notwi tbs. nd i ng the remarkable piece of home missionary enterprise on the Metfield section. The ministers and

havegione something for men out of work and We have unemployment insurance, but in view of our seasonal trades and all our ebb and flow, these seem very in-adequate I sin hoping that before long each industry will lake over the burden of its own unemployment.

I know I am writing to you in ee very general way, but I am nal without hope that you will accept and apply what I say. There is no need for you to wait until Parliament moves nor stay till other business men act. If you hold back till the wasLers are weeded out or say that nothing can be- done Lill ca' canny is destroyed, you may wait ee long Lime. If you have selfish men around you, it is for you to shove the better way. We have now reached the point when a high, fine spirit is supremely needed. Men are not dumb, driven cattle; they are awake, alive, sensitive, suspicious and eager. As Viscount Cecil says, The working man has grown up "; he knows and feels. I believe that hearty Christian co-operation would work %venders. We are told that men are hungry for religion, and yet we know that nine men out of len ignore the church. What is the trouble? Largely it is a social one. Working men do not believe that capital is playing a brother's part. It is not just a question of wage, but one of humanity. You business men must endeavour lo show by your daily deeds that the golden rule is your rule, and that the law of Christ is supreme and final. A new conception of Christian ser-vice is one of Ike greatest needs of the hour, and its dawn should break first of all in the minds and hearts of you .em-players.

Commissioner.) officials on that station are bravely facing a difficult and disappointing situation. The circuit, once rich: in loyal and generous stalwarts, has mourned their decease one by one.

If our hearers are reported as diminish-ing from 25,206 to 17,111, it cannot be said that our properties have lacked atten-tion. Generally speaking, our buildings are in good condition, and financial bur-dens in this regard are few. In twenty years chapel debts have been reduced from 431,000 to 29,000, notwithstanding that £14,000 have been spent in new erections.

Our standing and success in the District are not uniform. Conditions are better in Norfolk Lhan in Suffolk. The lest-named county thas perhaps benefited in Lhe pioneering days from the labours of outstanding men, and iL may be that the soil was and is more promising. IL some-times happens, however, that adjoining circuits register the extremes of success and struggle, and in the more successful stations may be found societies which seem doomed to failure. In East Norfolk the cbuntry Methodism is virile. Martham pulsates with life, and at Acle the societies are ridh in comradeship and service. Both are wealthy in young life, Acle more especially, where the week-night services would be a revelation to townsfolk. Here it is where rich spiritual success has been lately enjoyed. In the West is East Dere-barn, a circuit of twenty-two planes where we occupy practically every village in the name of our Lord, and where thrilling associations gather about the name of Robert Key. Maltishall, once floe bead of the circuit, possesses a society and a set of premises which it would be difficult to match anywhere in a country village. It cannot be said, however, that we have maintained our prestige and position on the circuit as a whole in spite of devoted labour. In the North, Sheringham and Holt is an impossible proposition for one minister unaided, and wonderful as is the vigour of she North Walsham Station and its superintendent, it cannot be pre-tended that twenty-five places are ade-quately served by one circuit minister. In South Norfolk, Diss presents a problem. Here we have some amount of overlap-ping, and this small circuit finds the struggle unceasing.

IL is impossible in a single article to enter further into details. One or two observations are worth noting. It may first be staled that social and economic independence, or the want of it, is re-flected in our work. In.some areas there is the continual migration of the young to fairer fields or more promising labour, and

the helpers upon whom we must depend are very few, and sometimes very frail. Where folk can live and work we have greater opportunity. The smaller farms; market gardening and fruit culture in a neighbourhood have a parallel in vigorous hearty church life.

A great change has come over the people. We can no longer he regarded as those lowest in the social scale. Our people. have improved their position—all praise to their untiring industry. What a romance might be written of these sons tel the soil who out of next to nothing saved a little with which to begin big business. Many abodes of former squires offensive and hostile to early ranters are now occupied by the said ranters' descen-dents, who Lill the soil with varying for-tunes. Our children are receiving a good education as compared with the years ago; for the poorest there are scholarships and maintenance fees, and secondary schools are continually increasing in number. This should mean—if we are doing our work—goad material for future workers. Whether we are taking advantage of our opportunity is another matter. A great grief is to Know promising sell, and daughters who somehow drift from us.

In some circuits too little care has been and is being exercised in the matter of the suitability and training of local preachers upon whom we mutest depend, and are proud to depend, for our services, and etc have not been careful enough to train 'officials and leaders. Many circuits suffer just in this way. In a certain village stands a commodious chapel, and to this derelict cause came several years ago a man of no pretensions, but, withal, a leader. To Lim rallied the people in what is really a village of Nonconformist tradi-tion, with the result that a congregation of 150 regularly assembled. The call of business eventually meant the departure of this leader, and the society is again the weakest ih that particular circuit. Tho people are still in the neighbourhood, but they need the resident preacher or leader.

The policy of making independent cir-cuits has not always operated for good, and it is gratifying that we are here and there seeking to remedy past blunders. A small circuit is usually weak, suffering from isolation and the want of enough capable efficient oMcials and workers. Better a large circuit with Lhe conscious-ness of aggregate strength which is an inspiration tee the difficult places.

Much of the good in which we rejoice to-day is attributable to men like the late A. T. Wardle and F. C. Franc, and those who still remain to us—W. A. Hammond, J. C. Mantripp, and Henry Bennett. Min-isters like these have exercised an amazing influence on the lives of the people. They elected to spend mmly years—in some casts a long ministry—in East Anglia, and were beloved of a people who had the time and opportunity to appraise their 'North. The Easterners are strangers to gush; they are wary in most things—even in friend-ships—but they are tenacious. More than once have these saints of yesterday held themselves ready to proceed to any station in the -District where disastei threatened, and by wise counsel and arduous toil recover lost ground. For them the " best circuits" were where the need was the more clamant. And good work is being accomplished in these years by those who, not despising the villages, are prepared to spend more than ee fleeting term in what may be a mom or less isolated country.

The future is bright with promise. The awakening of rural life may have pre-sented its problem, but we believe that when the lest flush of VIM interests and excitements has subsided the masses out-side our fellowship will respond to the appeal which God will make through as

as we are ready add prepared. We have not spoken of town Methodism,

which requires its own description and attention.

Mr. John NIL

By the death of Mr. Jno. Rill, of Worstead, our society at Sloley, North Walsham Circuit, hoe suffered a great loss. As a husband and father he was one of the best. Beginning life with ma, disadvantages, by devoted service he worked his way up to a position that did him great credit. Kind and thoughtful, be was greatly beloved by the children. To his church he was ever loyal, attending the services with unfailing regularity. For seventeen years herendered floe service as .ocy.t.,.rava,.nt„eworkm

from very early days. He leaves a widow, seven daughters and three sons Lee mourn his loss, seek of whom thank God for his beautiful life. The interment Look place at Worstead Cemetery. the service being conducted by Revs. C. Kershaw and R. Bennett.

A LETTER TO YOU!

TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN By GIDEON HOMER.

THE METHODIST LEADER. 181 MARCH 24, 1927

A MISSIONARY CIRCUIT. Trimdon Colliery Church, Wingate Cir-

cuit, has just held their missionary anni. versary, Bev. A. H. Beardsley, returned missionary, being the deputation. We have hod great meetings. Last year the offerings were 271 from Trimdon Colliery. This year, owing to the strike, many thought we could not reach that amount, but when Mr. W. Berriman announced Thal the total offerings were again 271 there was great rejoicing, and the only thing that could be done was to sing the Doxology. The majority. of the members are miners, all suffering through the strike, but the feeling was, that whatever went short, the missionary income must be maintained. The secret of the mis-sionary income in this church is the en-thusiasm of the young people in lbe school and Endeavour, also the Women's and Girls'. Missionary Auxiliary. The minister and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Francombe, with the local officers keep the various sodenes informed about our work in Africa, and so the missionary interest has been maintained. The other churches in the circuit-Wingate raised 226, Station Town 225, and Hesledene 27 10s., making a total of 6129 10s. for the circuit, representing Bs. Bd. per member. Trimdon Colliery Church' represents 12s. 8d. per member.

BENWELL : COMING OF AGE. We have celebrated the twenty-first

anniversary of Benwell Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Rev. R. Ferguson preached on March 6th. A sacred concert Was given in the afternoon by the choir, Mrs. Fitz-patrick presiding. On the hfonday a public meeting was held, with Councillor A. Oates as chairman. The speakers were Bees. lt. Ferguson and E. B. Bonin, M.A., P.D. The following Saturday a concert was rendered by the Kingsley-terrace choir. Mr. F. H. Daley presided. Bev. .1. C. Bowran was the preacher on Sun-day, the 13th. In the afternoon the young people rendered a song service, " The Building of the Bridge," under the leadership of Mrs. Brown. Mr. William Henderson, jun., the first scholar in Lhe Sunday-school, presided. On Monday the birthday party was held. Friends came from many parts Lo renew friendships and to share in the joy of the twenty-first birthday. Mr. Henry Potts, circuit steward, presided, and Mr. J. Longstaff, J.P., gave the address. There was a huge birthday cake adorned with twenty-one candles. Thanks were expressed by Mr. W. Henderson, Mr. J. H. Ormston, and Rev. J. G. Bowran. There is a splendid site fora new church, which is urgently needed. The school is crowded, and the services are well attended. Financial proceeds £75 Bs., a highly creditable result.

CWM RELIEF FUND. Previously acknowledged :-250 Oe. 6d.

C. J. Pugh (Welehpoot), £3; liairstow (Shaw), £2; /dm A. Fairchild (Clapham), £1; J. Longden (Maimhester), 21; " T " (Hull), £1; •• P. M." (Ripon), £1; " M. S.", 2.s.; A Friend, 10s.; Pomona, £1; A. Belt (Liverpool), At la.; Ogmore Vale Church, per Pastor D. Smith, £0 10s. • J. Bradshaw and Sons (Sturton), " J. d. M." (Bourn- vide), 10s. ' • Wymondham Circuit, per Rev. E. Sellers, el; J. Fortier (MarkeleHreYten), £2; A Billoth Prim., 6s. • " W. A. B.", 10s.; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gardner (Brixton), £1; A Jersey Prim., 10s. ,• Rev. W. W. Price, 10s. 6d.; T. A. TiLlott (Newhaven), 10e.; H. Stacey. (Holbeach), £2; Mr. and Mrs. Lauder (Willington), £a ; e. J. North (Doncaster), 10s.; Edna, 5e. ' • J. W. Marshall (11eighington), 2s. 6d.; Rev. S. Palmer, 10s.; One who thinks of them in trouble, 2s. 6d.; T. Potter (Derby), 5e.; J. M. Creamer (Wnthouses), 15e.; "EL A.," Watton, 53.; A Norwich Sympathiser, 5s.; J. Ridgewell (Bible), 5s Wimbledon C.E. per Miss A. L. Biggs, 5s.; Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Biggs (Tooting), 10s. ,• Halesowen P.S.A., per Mr. W. Seeley, 21 10s.; The Haven (Shrewsbury), 5s.; Miss A. Stout (Ripon), 5s.; Melkeham Forest Church, per A. E. Nowell, LI; Southampton &cone Circuit, per Rev. D. Donn, El 10s.; W. J. Allison. £2 ; Severn-road Church (Cardiff), 18s.; Mrs. R. J. Miner (Walsall), 5s.; Mrs. Iles (Parton), 21; J. Holland align Wycombe), 21 Is.; Miss L. B. Ward (Birmingham), 5s.; Young People's Inst. (Waterhouses), £1; L. Frankland (Bled-ford), 22; Upton-lane Church, Forest Gate, per Rev. F. J. C. Dyer, £1 10s.; M. A. EL, Pb.; " J. Ni." (West Bromwich), 10s.; Mrs. 13.. Heywood (Stockton), 10s.; "T. N." (Mount Pleasant), 10s.; Hasbury Church, per Rev. T. A. Kelley LI 13a.; Rev. George 'Armitage, 10x.-With many thanks,

F. R. Barmen, Feibnlah

Vale, Moo.

Sta-Whal exactly does my friend " Amiens " mean when he says " The Pioneer,' which is the monthly organ of the Scott Memorial Church, Norwich, should be consulted by those who have a leaning toward the politico-religious view of life "?

I should like to know what this politico-religious view of life means. Certainly "'The Pioneer " is written for no special " Class " at all. Its concern is simply to stale, to the best of its ability, "The Christ view of Life." If I understand the term, I do not think Jesus was " politico-religious." The motto of " The Pioneer "

00(0174'1'e Pioneer " think that Christianity and politics should never be separated, then he has " gel us " exactly. We are Christian Socialists. We cannot separate our Socialism from our Christianity or our Christianity from our Socialism, But please do not call us " politico-religious." Some might think we were Bolshevists, or even Liberals! We much prefer the simple term "Chris-tian "; but if you must use a hyphen-please put us down as " Christian-Socialist." We are not "politico-religi-ous," nor are see political at all in a mere Party sense. Our only politics are the social implications of the principles of Christ-as we, by fellowship with Him, and study of Hi& teaching, ore able to understand those principles and implica-tions. We are pacifists because WC be-lieve pacifism to be an essential ingre-dient, not only of the leaching of Jesus, but of His Cross. It is a vital principle of the faith of "The Pioneer," therefore we are not content to possess it as an abstract theory. We must apply it lo every department of life.

In applying it to the Chinese situation we have erred in the eyes of " Amiens " -in the forcefulness of our language. We have been provocative. The Divine pacifist Himself used very much stronger language than we used. He was entitled to, for lie Was always consistent. Yet we claim to be true to His Spirit when we denounce conduct which we believe to be criminal, though we may not have the same right as He to use language that scorches. Still, I would remind " Ami-ens " Hint we do not spell our pacifism-paniveism. To 1m a pacifist does not mean to be mealy-mouthed. It does not mean that we refuse to nail down a lie because it may not sound nice to call it by its right name. It does not mean that we are non-committal and evasive when great issues are at stake. For too long have Christian ministers been assumed to be " mere novices " where foreign policy is concerned. We May not know the details of diplomatic jugglery-lout we know that our politicians have lied to us in the past. We know how we were lied to in the days preceding the Boer War. We know how we were lied to in the days preceding the outbreak of hostilities in August, 1914. We know how we were lied to again and again about our war aims, etc., etc. Wars are commenced lop lies, they are financed by lies, they are kept going by lies--and so I see no need whatever to withdraw the sentence, "They lie who say that our troops are being sent to China to protect life."

Those words were written nearly a month ago. Since then some of our troops have landed. Since then Shanghai " agitators " have been publicly beheaded, their heads carried on poles through the streets, and our troops, so far as we know, have made no sign of protest. We repeat the British arms have been sent to Shanghai to protect the interests of international exploiters, who are afraid of the Cantonese because Canton will de-mand fairer conditions of labour in Shanghai mills. How can this Army pro-tect life? What' of the seven thousand British lives scattered all over Inland China, many of whom could not possibly be protected by a force ten Hines larger, but whose lives would be endangered at the firing of the first shot? Germans in China are unarmed and safe. If Britain be holed it is because of her past Her past dealings with China will not bear investigation. This, in brief, is the posi-tion in China to-day (even a novice can see this, though our diplomatic jugglers try to hide it from our eyes).

The Kuo-min-tang (Cantonese Govern-ment) represents a surging wave of the true spirit of nationalism. IL would (in our humble opinion) sweep China and win it all the quicker if it relied alone on what Gbandi calls soul-force and trusted fully to the weapon of non-violence. Its

three main-principles'are in accord with the eternal rightness of things, therefore the Chine. Nationalist Movement (whether the British Government approves or not) must prevail. These are its three main principles: political freedom for the people, economic uplifting of the workers and international co-operation and equality with other peoples. To attempt to stop that wave is to adopt the policy of dear old King Canute. Such waves are unstoppable. IL will take more than ships and guns and tanks and poison gas

Lehit'f.,`Pde, surging spirit

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words were not Loo strong, nor were they any offence against the pacifist law of love. I was simply concerned to point out what I considered to be the Christ way in China. The Christ, way in China for a Britain with so hideous a record in China as ours has been is the way of penitence and humility, not the way of prestige and haughtiness; the way of restitution, not the way of naval and military swagger; the way of complete justice, not the way of meeting half-way the needs of a people bent on freedom. BM such sentiments (according to " Amicus ") betray the offence of "pronouncing dogmatically on an international situation." Why should we not, when it is a plain question of the way of Christ or the way of the world?

There are some things surely that one can claim the right to pronounce upon. To me, our Way in China must be wrong, because 1 regard all - war as a violation of the 'spirit of Christ. Because to me war is hell war is always wrong. NOW. the truth is oil. I say again that to seek to protect life by battleships is not the method of those who speak Christ's lan-guage. Do we mean anything at all when we sing

" Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure "?

The comments of " Amiens " on the splendid article of "Young Methodist" .em to have been written in haste. Cer-Minty they fail to do justice to the fine tone of the article. They have magnified seeming defects, but minimised the central Leaching of the article in such a way as to misrepresent it utterly. To deal fully with these misrepresentations would take more space than I have at my disposal. I could have wished that " Amiens " could have spared just. one word of congratula-tion for Mr. Russet. In the menntime " Amin." may be interested in the follow-ing culling from "The British Weekly" of February 24th " In the evening I went to St. Columba's Presbyterian Church, where Dr. Herbert Gray was preaching. There was a strong feeling of the joy of life in the service. ' Love,' said the preacher, ' was the great thing.' He had met recently in a London street a famous theologian, and his countenance seemed Clark with thoughts and doubts. Sim-plicity and recklessness of devotion lo Christ were the needs of the world."

Now, " Amiens " pillories Dr. A. H. Gray for such an unseemly slighting of the " Queen of the Sciences." What right had that famous theologian to carry so dark a countenance? And what right had Dr. Gray lo notice it, still less to preach about ill And, after all, did Mr. Busses deride theology? Really I Was it not rather a question of emphasis, and not a question of decrying theology at all?

One parting wool, "Amiens." Why should I not print my thoughts monthly when. since your elevation to " the top table," you have earned the right to print yours weekly? My sermons may be es poor as you think them Lo be, but people who hear them often ask me to print them. None is so conscious as I of their shortcomings, but they enable me to reach a far wider public than I could otherwise touch. By the spoken word each week I reach but a few hundreds. By " The Pidbeer " we probably reach two or three thousands. Therefore we think it worth while, for we declare n message in which we believe.-Yours, etc.,

Norwich. PERCY S. GARDEN.

Golden Weddings.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herr. Few Primitive Methodists are so well

known and highly respeend in Glasgow as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kerr, of Tollcross. They have been members of our church for

l'octYprVallerY;Oit'inorMer.thaBno14'"a century and a class leader and Sunday-school simer-intendent for a similar period. He was a

chief pioneer of more , than one of our Gles• goo churches. A magnificentman physic-ally, he is as magnificent in soul. A typical Scot, strong, and rugged in exterior, but of profound inward piety. soaked in the Word of God, statiebh in noble loyalties, and un. shakable in the faith. To an uncommon degree winsome in childlikeness, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr were married 011 March 6th, 1877. The golden wedding was celebrated on March 13th, when a happy family gathering was held aE the home. on account of Mrs. Kerr's feeble health. it was quietly observed. Rev. W. Woodley, the son,and the four sonscln-law each expressed the felicitous congratulation, and wishes, and on behalf of the family Mr. Ashford, of Renfrew, presented our honoured friends with a wallet of notes. Beautiful in

od Verr On mir evening, h t the

church anniversary, Mr. Kerr was the reci-pient of another wallet of notes from the- Tollcross Church. Mr. Phillips presented the wallet and heartily voiced the congratu-lations of the people. We sincerely wish for our beloved friends a serene eventide.

Mr. and Mrs. David Bradley. Illy. and 5Irs. David Bradley, of Hassle,

celebrated their golden wedding on March 113th, the whole of their married life

'wt"tralS'ellgol't teviel:,salceclmriniern.cedr%dvt when only seven. At the age of 12 he came to Bessie, entering the employ of the late Mr. George Sneeston ; later he entered into gentlemen's service and was 44 years in one family. During the past 50 years he has held numerous offices in our Hessle Church. Mos. Bradley is the daughter of the late Mr. JaIlle, Sneaston, of flessle, and has spent all her life at Bessie, serving as teacher and member oF the choir. Together with her husband she has worked assiduouslyin connection with all the church activities. Their son, Mr. Geo. Bradley, is a Director of Messrs. Mallison and Barlow, Ltd. The celebration was held in the school hall at Bessie, a large company of friends being present. Mr. George Bradley presided. Mrs. A. II. Parley presented the hostess with a beantif1.1 bouquet. During the evening eulogistic speeches were made of the work done for the church by Mr. and Mrs. Bradley. Mr..1. F. Brown, on behalf of the members, made a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Brattier. Speeches were also made by, Rev. T. Hacking, ALM.; Moe. Screeton, Mr. W. Coulson, Barrister-at-Law, Mr. A. Banks and Mr. Gee. Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. Bradlee had specially desired no presents, instead boxes were placed in convenient positions. The proceeds. £20, were handed over to the electric lighting fund. .

MARRIAGE. Mr. Norman S. A. Humphries

and Miss Ellen T. Firth. The Bethesda Chapel, Lancashire-hill,

Stockport, was on Saturday, March 12111, the scene of a very pretty wedding, the con-trecting parties being \Ir. N. S. Anil;R

Firth'. Both bride and bridegroom are well known and deservedly popular. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Firth, the bride's parents, are deeply loved at Bethesda for their worth and work's sake. The bride, like her parents and brothers. has been actively engaged in both school and church. The bridegroom comes of real Primitive Methodist stock. His grandfather, Dr. S. Antliff, whose name he bears, was President of Conference over fifty years ago, and this year his own father (Professor A. L. Humphries. M.A.) occupies that high office. The bridegroom is nobly following in the footsteps of his forebears, and splendidly serves our church as a local preacher and in other capacities. Prior to his removal lot Glasgow he was the secretary of the Manchester District Local Preachers' Training Committee. There was a very large congregation to witness the ceremony. Mr. J. A. l'Anson presided at the organ, and there was a full choir. The President. of Conference officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Chamberlain. The bride looked charming in her dress of ivory chiffon velvet, trimmed

ilk pearls. wore veil sad orange carried t of 7i0

carnations and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid was '.Hiss Dione Humphries. who Iva, dressed in lime green lame, with black hat trimmed with ospreys, and carried a posy oF dark English violets. The maid of honour, Miss Jean Firth, was attired in ivory georgette with cap to match, and carried II posy of pink anemone and forget-me-note. The bride was given away by her father. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. Sydney Firth, and those of groomsman by Mr. Frank Firth. The presents were numerous and valuable. The honeymoon is being spent in London, and the happy couple will reside in Glasgow.

Mexhoronsh.-Clumel anniversary ser-vices were conducted by Rev..Tohn Bowness, a former minister. In the afternoon Conn• cillor Dodsworth presided, and a musical programme Wag given by a specially trained men's choir. On Monday a ham and tongue tea was followed by a meeting. presided over by Mr. 8. Fletcher end addressed by Rem J. Bowness and C. H. Handel!.

Rev. Percy Carden Replies to Amiens.'

182 THE METHODIST LEADER, MARCH 24, 192/

CHAPTER XXILV.

THE GOLDEN LINING.

In the Presbyterian Manse the minister and his wife were discussing ways and means over the breakfast table. - Eot-bourne felt keenly the position in which he had heen placed by the defalcations of Swinbourne. He had, very reluctantly and only on pressure from Barnard; joined the board of directors, investing three hundred pounds in shoes in the company. He was not a business man, but, like most men who live in the realm of thought rather than action, reckoned he had considerable gifts in that direc-tion. The bankruptcy of Lhe company meant his financial ruin, and all sorts of economies had to be studied and prac-tised. The thing which grieved him most was that his eldest boy, who had gone to Edinburgh University to study, must he recalled, for they could no longer find the means for his support and educa-tion. His mother was almost heart-broken ohml it, and had wept sore before she had given ho consent for the letter to be written to recall Donald home; but it had to be done, and after breakfast the minister must sit down to Lhe task In ho heart Mrs. Eastbourne blamed Barnard and could not speak of him without some bitterness. Eastbourne had ceased to Lry ID defend him, for it only made ho angry, and he felt no good purpose WEIS served. The breakfast was tasteless to both of them, for they were supping sorrow with their cocoa, and they cared but_ little whether they ate or drank at all. When they were nearly finished they heard the click of the garden gate.

I do dolare," exclaimed Mrs. East-bourne, " if that is not that man Barnard coming, and I do believe he is whistling. It just shows how hearUess he is. I am going upstairs. I do not wish either to see or sneak to him."

"Well, well, my dear, perhaps it is better you should not. Mary," he shouted Lo the Maid, " show Mr. Barnard into the break fast-room. "

- Eastbourne, old man," exclaimed Mr. Barnard, seizing his friend's hand ex-citedly, " I've great news Ion you. All the shareholders and creditors of the company are meeting at twelve o'clock Lo-day' et the Royal and will be paid in full."

" What ! You don't mean—" "Yes, I do. I've already seen Mr.

Turner, the solicitor, and he is sending notices round. There are three or four small shareholders at a distance,• but mostly they are in Silverbeach and will he there. A friend of mine has come to the room- and everybody will be paid in full."

Eastbourne rushed to the bottom of the stairs and shouted " Ailsa! Ailsa! come down this minute. Hoe is Barnard with great news. Come and share it!"

When Mrs. Eastbourne came down she simply bowed to Barnard and looked par-ticularly prim and stiff

" What is it, Donald? " she asked. " What is your news? "

" Something you will never gates. A friend of Barnard's is paying all the liabilities of the Liberty, Life, and House Insurance Company, dear! You need not send for Donald after all, nor dismiss Mary."

Mrs. Eastbourne clutched at the back of the chair to steady herself, for the relief was so great she had great difficulty in keeping herself from swooning.

"Is that true?" she gasped at length, turning to Barnard.

" Yes, I'm glad to say it is. If you care to come round with your husband at twelve o'clock you will hear ell about IL. In the meantime I felt compelled to out along and tell you, because I wanted you to be the first to have the good news. My mother is nearly delirious with joy. She tried to boil the kettle without any water o and burnt the bottom out, and then

she left the eggs in the saucepan fifteen minutes before she remembered they were on the fire. Come Eastbourne, put your hat on, and we will go together and tell Ile:1111er. He has never once mentioned his hundred, but I know it will be a great relief to him to get it lock. Come, Eot- bourne, put your lanmet on!" .

" And, Mrs. Eastbourne," he continued, " won't you shake hands with me? I know I was to blame in trusting Swin-bourne so implicitly, but now all is going to turn out right in the end, and I hope you will forgive me."

Silent tears were coursing their Noy unresisted down Mrs. Eastbourne's cheeks., and she held out ho dainty little hand and Barnard goe it a hearty shake.

" Ohl I'm so glad," she said, "so very glad! Are you sure it is true? "

" So sure, Mrs. Eastbourne, that I have in my pocket at this moment a cheque for the whole amount of the liabilities of the ill-fated company with five hundred pounds over. Directly the hank opens I shall pay it in. I hoped to give each creditor his money at the meeting to-day, but it appears that as the affairs Of the company are in the hands of the Official Receiver the money rmust first go to him. Al least, Mr. Turner says that it is the proper way. I want to say the now of the gentleman al the bottom of the cheque is god enough not merely for 18,000, but £80,000 if necessary. I a not permitted to divulge it at present, but some Lime I hope to tell you all about it. Now let's go, Eastbourne, old mon. We will pay a surprise visit to Hother. The news is loo great to keep. This is a glorious morning; the very atmosphere seems full of music and speaks of good tidings."

011 the two went, and soon Heather was sharing their joy. As a matter of fact, the money he had put into the company represented all his savings, and now his wife needed medical aid, which he could but ill afford; but not for worlds would be or his heroic wife have uttered a word which would have added by one straw's weight to the burden Barnard had been carrying during those trying days. Money is the acid test of character. Nothing so quickly leads men to reveal the worst side of themselves than its loss or possible gain, but Roth, and his wife had stood the test bravely. In order to secure the five guineas necessary to obtain the advice of an eminent oculist for his wife he had sold some of his books to a fellow-minis-ter under the plea that they had served his purpose and he no longer needed them—a piece of innocent deception of which I have no doubt the Recording Angel took due note, and put it down on the asset side of the ledger in Heather's account. It is but bare truth to say that when they heard the amazing out Bar-nard had to tell it was on his account they felt Lhe greatest measure if relief. Alice Heather had a quiet cry of gratitude and relief when the three ministers left to carry the good news to Templeton, who, although not personally implicated, through the shrewdness of his wife, was nevertheless deeply touched, and would with a full heart rejoice with his friends.

Later on the shareholders gathered ill the room at the Royal Mold, wondering what new calamity was going to come to them. When the solicitor explained the reason for calling them together Lhey went wild with excitement. They shouted themselves hoarse, and when in reply to repeated demands for a speech Barnard stepped forward they sang " For he's a jolly god fellow," and then carried him shoulder high round the room, although he had been careful to explain that he had no claim to any credit for Lhe changed condition of things. Popu-lar fervour always swings from one ex-tome to the other. Yesterday they would have stoned him; to-clay they were as eilravagant in their plaudits.

The news spread through the town like wild-fire. Little groups discussed it at the street corners. All sorts of exaggera-tions and surmises gathered around the small nucleus of fad that even the best informed knew, and in all of them the minisLer loomed loge o the hero of Lhe hour.

In the meantime Bob Goodwin was having the lime of his life. D. was characteristic of him, once he had made up his mind to do a thing, he would de it handsomely. As he said, if he made the :plunge at ail, he liked to ge in head

over heels. He forthwith settled a generous sum on Grace so that she would not, as he put it, have E0 go to her hus-band for every penn'orth of hairpins she might want to buy. He also planned out a wedding lour far more ambitious and splendid than Barnard had ever dreamed of. The latter at once withdrew his resignation from the ministry, which, not having gone further than the hands of

certain secretary, was with great glad-ness instantly barn to fragments, and few outside ever knew it had bon sent in. The good folk of Silverbeach gladly con-sented to give him a three months' holi-day.

Indeed, Barnard said, in order to make reparation for having doubted him, they would willingly now trust him with their neighbour's possessions and a little of their own. IL was good to hear his peals of merry laughter once again and to see him facing a nor'-easter, his hod bent and his chest thrown forward—the nry picture of radiant, overflowing health.

' Once more the crowds flocked to hear him preach, so that the capacity of the church was taxed to its utmost. Eady and others of a more spiritually-minded type noticed a new note in his preaching, which gave it increased value---a note of mellowness and wooing they had not detected before.

The buffeting he had received un-doubtedly had released forces in his nature of tenderness and sympathy. He had lost faith in Lhe infallibility of hie own judgment, and, having lode a mis-take, he was far more lenient with others who did the same. He declaimed as much and vigorously as of old, but his declama-tion was directed against sin rather than against sinners. He forgave his enemies, but had a sly poke aL them now and again. He gave full proof of his minis-try, while he gave special attention to his courtship. Grace teased him to Lhe Lop of her bent, which, doubtless, was good for him as a preparation for the married life that Win tO follow. She had wit, if he had humour, and while he was doubt-less more logical, she was quicker at retort Nothing was heard during all these weeks of Swinbourne, and as every-body had been paid in full nobody troubled about him.

(To be concluded.)

BAZAARS.

The annual sale of work at Nottingham-road, Ripley, was an unqualified success. The sale was opened by Mr. W. Sharman, of Carr Vale, who was introduced by Rev. W. Brown. Mrs. J. Henshaw ably per-formed the duties of president. The per-formances of the young people's operetta, " Wait a Minute," was greatly appre-ciated, great credit'being due to Mrs. Lane, who trained them. The ladies of the church, ably led by the minister's wife, did work which revealed great sacri-fice and devotion. Coming so soon after Lhe great coal strike the result was both surprising and encouraging. Proceeds £86.

The manual bazaar of the Bethel Church, Burnley First Circuit, was held on Tues-day, Thursday and Saturday. The bazaar was opened on Tuesday, when Mr. Lord J. Baldwin, of Morecambe, a former choir-master, presided, supported by Revs. F. Firth, B.A., J. R. Ovine, and Messrs. T. Blakey and T. Baldwin. Mr. A. Pickup, of Birkenhead, an old Bethel scholar, declared the ode open. On Thursday the President, Mrs. Jahn Barnes, was in.o-duced by Mrs. Lancaster, who referred to her life-long Connection with Bethel. Mrs. Percy Devon gracefully performed the opening ceremony, supported by Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. W. Smith. Saturday's ceremony was performed by the children, Miss Gladys Duckworth presiding and Master H. Outhwaite being the opener. A group of children, trained by Miss Lucy Thornber and Miss M. Knape, rendered a pretty musket programme. The bazaar realised 1260. Efforts held recently pro. dueed £80, making the total of /340. Mr. Peter Barnes did exceptionally well as secretary.

What Our Readers Say. l'Hymns Sung and Not Sung.'! Sm,—The "analysis for 1028" on

" Hymns sung and not sung," by Mr.. W. C. Bryan, was most interesting to one who has studied the " Worship of Praise for many years, and especially so to one like myself who is a great believer in the power—the untold and unknown power—of hymns, a power which, apparently, so few ministers seem to realise. ft often occurs to me that shorter sermons and unshortened hymrrs would materially im-prove many a service; but instead how often do we hear " My Urn, is gone; we will omit the last hymn," or, nearly as bad, " Our time is gone; We will sing the first and last verses only "? which is in effect an insult to the writer of the hymn, very often a great disappointment to many of the congregation, and to me an unwarranted purloining of the right of corporate worship by the congregation.

Mr. Bryan, however, must not be too pessimistic about the situation as he found R. My analysis of the Hymn Book and Supplement shows another side Taking the book which bears the words "Hymnal Committee, June, 1889, and Supplement Hymnal Committee, June, 1912," I find the folltiwing result:—in Lhe two books there are 1,416 'hymns plus versions of the Lord's Prayer and Vespers. Taking what I suppose is practically Mr. Bryan's average--ten hymns per Sunday —then only 520 on be sung in a year, without considering the by preacher, whose favourites are sixes and eights, or Lens and elevens. But a closer examination gives a somewhat different aspect to the question. There are 16 hymns on the death of Christ, 12 on Easter and Resur-rection, 64 on Baptism and Holy Com-munion, 120 for various occasions (which are seldom of use), 97 for some times, such as old year, etc., 67 on death and future life, and 20 miscellaneous—roughly, 5139, leaving for ordinary services about 860. At the rate of Z20 per year it will take nearly one and a half years to sing all available. This side of the question may partly explain why some hymns have not been sung for Len years.

May I make a suggestion that, wherever practicable, the choirmaster chooses all hymns except the one after the sermon, but lel the choirmaster see and realise the sacred privilege, the solemn privilege, he has of selecting hymns for the worship of the Almighty?—Yours etc.,

HERBERT T. Ku..

What is Wrong with the Ministry ?

Whal, is wrong with the minis. try?" If there is any fault with the ministry I do not think it is shown up by the letter of " A Circuit Steward "-and his prejudiced remarks. Rather I think that the fault is the lack of appreciation of the social Gospel of Jesus Christ, with all the implications. In these days to preach Christ is the one thing that matters, and the 'Gospel cannot be presented by academical sermons, however " high-brow " such orations may be. In most of our large towns respectable families are compelled to live in totally inadequate accommodation. In return for a week's labour the worker too often receives a wage which is something less than 11 decent existence. Church members openly support the Drink Trade, which we all agree is responsible for so much misery and degradation. How can it Christian minister not Lake sides against these things? If only more ministers would take aides against such social iniquities, even with the risk of losing such members as profit by present condi-tions, then our ministry would become a greater force in the land, and the coming of the Kingdom would be appreciably nearer.—Yours, etc.,

ATIOTHER Craerix STEWARD.

Sre,--" A Circuit Steward" in your recent issue says he considers that the

.greatest blunder ministers have made is in associating themselves with party poli-tics. Might I remind him that the greeted prosperity attending our Church was the time when our ministry were almost all definitely on the side of the progressive party in the State—i.e., the Liberal party.

Would he have the ministry to-day stand aside from party politics, and leave it all Lo the professional element? If the ministry is to be effective to-day they most take an active interest in the politicd movements of our Lime. -We don't want a nebulous ministry who simply repeal"

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Alderman J. COCKER, J.P. Mrs. J. COCKER.

Trust estates for the year amounted to toric data of lbe past forty years of his £1,379, the Muncaster Endowment -Fund office. Acknowledgments were expressed being £1336. All church and school pro- by Councillor R. Cocker and M. Ains- perlies aro debtless. Park-road Church worth. During the ever l i ll g messages of has nearly £3,000 in hand towards its new greetings were read from Rev. J. Malawi, school, in addition to a site of land, the Mr. R. Cocker (Society steward of Sprirfg gift of Alderman Cocker. Rev. F. E. Blake Vale), and Rev. J. Wright, both absent remains on the circuit until 1927, thus through illness. Messages of sympathy completing seven years. were sent to Mrs. J. Cocker, Mr. It.

Celebrations in honour of the circuit Cocker and Rev. J. Wright in their en-steward's fortieth anniversary followed forded absence. " God be with you " was the Quarterly Meeting. Invitations having tenderly but triumphantly sung by this been issued by Ald. J. and Mrs. Cocker to assembly of hundreds of Darweli Primitive the four hundred officials and members of Methodists, proud and grateful for the Redearth-road, Park-road and Spring Vale past, confident and hopeful of the ono, Churches, along with their husbands, rows.

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platitudes and stale theology, but those who take an active inter.t in the material needs of the people as well as the spiritual. Here in Boston the Free Church Council is actively taking up the housing question and the elimination of slums in the town. Would " A Circuit Steward " have the ministers of Boston stand aside and simply express pious hopes that matters might be altered? I am abso-lutely certain that if this active interest had been displayed earlier in Boston we would have had many more decent houses for the people to live in than the miser-able few we have erected. H the ministry wish to gain the confidence of the workers Lhey must show a practical interest in their needs.—Yours, etc.,

COUNCILLOR R. SALTER, J.P. Boston.

District Shields: Scholars' Examination.

Ste,—The London Second District Sun-day-school Examination Committee have requested me to bring to your notice the following, so that other districts may profit from our experience. The custom of awarding District Shields on the results of the annual Scripture. examination has rendered it incumbent on all districts to take every precaution to ensure that the papers are marked on an equitable hasis. Some examiners mark " easy "; others mark "hard." It is a matter of training and temperament. At present it may, and doubtless does, happen that a school, the majority of whose entrants are in a division where the marking is easy, may win the shield from a school whose en-trants have written better papers, but mostly in a division where the marking is hard. I.e order to obviate such an eventuality, and so to enhance the repute of the examination, this district last year adopted a system of "model answers." These were carefully prepared and sent lo• the examiners, who all expressed their appreciation of the guidance thus pro-vided. The results showed that the mark-ing had approximated to a common stan-dard in all four divisions. The top papers revealed no great disparity, but. were within eight marks of each other. This standardisation of the marking helped greatly in the awarding of the District Shield. The experiment proved eminently satisfactory, and next year see are im-proving on it. The smrslary or the writer will gladly supply details to examination secretaries—Xours, etc.,

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The " Pulpit" Voice. S111,—Can you spare further. space for

remarks on " The Puplit Voice "P If so, two things relight be emphasised. (1) There is real .use for complaint shout the matter. I myself have been a suf-ferer. And I sit well forward in the church, L.. (2) It does not seem so much a question of loud voice, or distance from the speaker, as of clear enunciation. A short time ago f went to hear one of our famous scholars give a lecture. He had a chairman. They both spoke. Their voices were about equal in strength. The distance between them and the listener exactly the same. Yet I heard every word of the chairman, and not mom than one in six or eight of the lecturer. He was clean shaven, while his chairman was heavily full-bearded, but be spoke with a peculiar infolded echo, while the other was clear and distinct.

Then I have listened to the Editor of the Leader speak from both platform and the floor, nearer or further away from him. Everyone knows he does not shout or strain. But I could always hear every word distinctly. I think it is because he remembers " get " begins with a " g," ends with o " t," and has an " e " be-tween. That, sir, would seem to be Lhe cure for the trouble.—Yours, etc.,

HOPEFUL.

Son,—My attention bee been drawn to Mr. D. Kilford's letter on above. He says the question asked at the conference held by the President al Morley-street, Buxton, was: " Why do preachers get into the habit of lowering their voice during their sermon, which makes it impossible for anyone to hear?" The chairman replied: " Why do deaf people usually sit at the back of the chapel? " Mr. Kilford looks PE that as a snub. But last week he Mated, "I am not deaf, nor was I sitting 0 the back of the church." How, then, ocelot that be a snub? HOW could the /motion possibly apply to him when he .11 not deaf and was not sitting et the

back of the church? No snub to anybody was intended. Mr. Kilford's question might have been taken as a snub et the President. Whet about 0.0—Yours, etc., CUAIRMAIT OF THE MESFINC.

Encouragement to Local Preachers.

Som—The anniversary meetings in con-nection with Manchester Church Council have just been held at Levenshulme, and at the close of the evening meeting I was approached by a brother in this em-barrassing manner " Good evening, Mr. Jeremiah I You don't know what that means? Well, I will tell you. Jeremiah's book is my favourite prophecy, and I well remember your sermon on ' The Potter and the Clay' delivered in my church when last you visited our district, ' and the message still " I asked for the name of his church, and decided to con-sult my sermon register, and was remark-ably struck with the fact recorded, that the sermon in question was delivered on Sunday evening, January 26th, 1913, or just over fourteen years ago. And the message still lives t All ministers and preachers will know what this means to me, and I simply pass it on as a word of encouragement to our local preachers who are rightly dividing the word of truth. However humble our message may be, if it comes from the heart it often leaves a lasting impression.—Yours, etc.,

W. T. HALL, President of the Council.

A successful bazaar has recently been held at Eaglescliffe, Slockton-on-Tees Cir-cuit. In the unavoidable absence of Mclennan and Mrs. C. IL Leach, of Dar-lington, the bazaar was opened by Mrs. J. Morrison, supported by Ilev. John Morri-son and Rev. J. Crawford. Miss 0. Jacques recited, and Miss M. Cardno sang on the first day, and on the second a con-cert was given by Mr. W. H. Pearson and party from Darlington. Thanks were ex-pressed by Mrs. J. Cardno and Mr. T. Harris. Income Married ladies, £127; married men,, /16; young people, £63; nel result, £145.

The jubilee celebration of Minster Church, Thanet Circuit, has jag been concluded by the holding of a sale of work. Mrs. C. Green declared the sale open and Mr. W. Williams presided. Soloist, Miss Welland. Friends gathered from all parts of the Circuit to assist in the effort. In the evening a concert was given by the Denmark-road Church Choir, Ramsgate. The church was crowded. Proceeds for the day, 820. This, with the £30 raised by a previous effort, will enable the trus-tees to redme the debt on the property by £40, and leave sufficient to meet cur- rent expenses Rev. F. G. Saville re- turned thanks

FORTY YEARS CIRCUIT STEWARD.

Alderman J'. Cocker; J.P. The Quarterly Meeting of Darwen

Circuit, presided over by Rev. F. Etherton Blake, offered its cordial congratulations to Alderman. J. Cocker, LP., on com-pleting forty years es circuit steward. The circuit reports an increase of ten mem-bers, the ordinary income leaving a good balance in hand. The income for the

A lore days' bazaar was held al Markel-street, Torquay, on March 2nd and 3rd, the object being to rai. £100 for current expenses and 000 for renovation of the church and school premises. The Mayor, W. Marnham, Esq., J.P., accom-panied by the Mayoress, opened the bazaar, Councillor Sermon, J.P., pre-siding. On the second day Mr. J. J. Cox presided and Mrs. Cox opened and received the gifts of the children. Concerts were given each day to large katherings. Sales were also very brisk. Much en-thusiasm was shown when Rev. W. W. Coldstraw announced the result of £305, paying a very warm tribute to the many members and friends who had given and worked towards this Ine result. The members, who have worked and given so sacrificially, are greatly encouraged at this great success.

ETV. or sweethearts, o One response was seen in the hosts that gathered for the circuit tea (generously given by the circuit steward and his wife) and the circuit de-monstration in the evening. President: Ilev. F. Elberton Blake. Speakers Revs. W. Barker, J. Hedges, J. Grant, Messrs. A. Harwood, H. Barker and J. H. Entwisle. Devotions led by Mr. R. Merrishaw. Musical items were rendered by the Misses N. Kay, N. Fish, D. C. Isherwood. Messrs. J. Duckworth, J. E. Cocker, .1. Cocker, M. Lowe. Alderman Cocker, in a reply speech, reviewed notable events and his-

A grand floral bazaar was held at Payson. street, Wrexham, 011 March 161h and 17th, opened on the first (lay by Mrs. C. P. Williams, wife of the M.I'. for the borough, Councillor G. T. Davies, 00-Mayor of Wrexham, presiding. On the second day J. W. Stott, Esq., of Iloylon, opened the bazaar, and Dr. Moss, of Wrex- ham, presided. The openers were sup- ported by Mesms..lohn Morris and J. Wil-liams (Circuit Steward), Ste. James John-son, remedy of Royton, and Revs. E. H. Pittw.d and R. Fletcher. Solos were beautifully rendered by Miss Annie. Baker and Mrs. L. Ellis. Donations included Mr. Stott £10 Ills., Dr. Moss 05, Mrs. Scott 25, Mrs. J. H. Rogers 15, 025 being col-lected by Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. PilIwnod. The total proceeds of the effort amounted to £300 for debt reduction.

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NOTES AND NEWS. American Wealth.

Englishmen are sometimes accused by Americans of patronising the United States. It would probably be nearer the truth just now to say that we are envious of her amazing and progressive pro. sperity; we arc not without pride that our own condition is as good as it is. It might easily have been worse, and a great deal worse. To have so recovered from the devastating cyclone of the Great War That our average real income per head is only slightly smaller than it was before, is something to be very thankful for. BM whilst we have barely held our own the Americans have been leaping ahead. Sir Josiah Stamp estimates that since 1909 the average real income of the American has appreciated by nearly one-half. Nor is this regarded as a bubble prosperity that will soon burst. The experts see no reason why it should not continue, and the evidence they present is convincing. America is a vast country with enormous natural resources, and, as yet, not over-populated. This makes iL That her prosperity does not materially depend on her foreign markets, although it enables her to dispose of her surplus production to the foreign buyer to her own great advan tage. We are often re-minded that nothing succeeds like suc-cess, and it is just as true to say that prosperity begets prosperity. High wages have kept America dear of wrecking labour troubles, arid capital has been plentiful for the organising of industry so the most scientific of ways. A great area in which trade is free, and an ever-increasing capital which can be employed without having lo suffer embarrassing in-terferences are vital assets, and America possesses both in an astonishing degree.

America and War Debts. There are those who think that in con-

sequence of this almost-bewildering pro-sperity America should forgive her foreign debtors their debts. IL will be recalled that not long ago the heads of two great American Universities—Princeton and Columbia—urged (hal this should be done. Their opinion is shared by others, snore closely related to trade and com-merce than University professors, and who reach the same conclusion by other routes of reasoning. IL may be that in time their in-gm-mitts and their urging will bear fruit, but the time is not yet. Mr. Mellon, the American Secretary to the Treasury, has made that plain. II is true that Mr. Mellon's insisting that such proposals are inappropriate, ill-timed and retrograde, would suggest that they have not been made altogether in vain, and there is much in Mr. Mellon's argument in support that could be challenged. That his argument will be challenged is certain, but not by the dehlor nations. They, as in honour bound. will discharge their liabilities as soon as circumstances allow. IL may be relied upon, however, that those Americans who have opened the matter will not leave it where it is. They have a difficult task, and it is made greater by the continued belligerency of many of America's debtors. The Ameri. can politician argues that the forgiven nation would only spend the redeemed money on armaments, and he is not pre-pared to sanction that. There is reason in the argument. Europe could help her friends in America by an earnest seeking of peace, proved by a been desire to cut down the ruinous cost of armaments. There is little sign of that sl present, and America can hardly be blames) for not helping those who stubbornly refuse to help themselves.

Britain's Share of the Blame. Great Britain is not to be held blame-

less in this matter. We are nearing the end of another financial year in which expenditure has greatly exceeded esti-mates. The Chancellor wilt have to meet deficits by increasing taxation or by re-ducing the Sinking Fund, neither of which expedients can be regarded as other than a dubious shift. What is urgently needed is a drastic revision of expendi-ture. We appear to he set on maintaining a status which could be defended if we were in immediate danger of war, but which in the present condition of The

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War Scares. There is a certain type of newspaper

which thrives on scares and inuok-raking. IL varies its menu from lime to time, but the variation is merely a change from shock to scandal, dr from mud-slinging Lo the fostering of war madness. This type of newspaper on the Continent is at present engaged in serving up a stiff and highly-spiced stew of the latter. Accord-ing Co these vendors of " pep " we may look for aggression on the part of Poland, Italy and Jugo-Slavia. In each case, so we are told by these nose-to-the-ground journalists, the policy is that of grab and hold. The accused nations have issued denials, but these are never featured " as are the original scares, and the feeling of unrest is not easily quieted. We are fortunate in this country in that our most reputable journals frown on this war-mongering ghoulishness, but there are others not so particular. They delight in minimising the value of Geneva and in adding colour to the febrile inventions of Continental jingoes. There are danger 'ones in Europe, but in the judgment of the most competent observers the danger is lessening'and the peace spirit gaining in strength. The League of Nations is not a dead letter, nor are European stales-inen the madmen these builders of bon-fires would make them out to be. They will air their grievances, as is but. natural, but they will exhaust every other avenue of settlement before they turn their thoughts to war.

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RELIGION

IL is col too much to say that the atten-tion of the civilised world is now fastened upon China and the world-shaping events winch are taking place there. Among the Modern miracles of our twentieth century life--and they are almost legion—none is more significant than the rapidly changing situations going on in a land known for centuries as the Walled, the enclosed land, standing in quite coniented isolation in the unchanging East., know-ing nothing of and caring nothing for the greater world outside. For now, the to ms--" the Chinese puzzle "—which from our childhood we have accepted as a proverb representing what is either in-soluble or extraordinarily difficult, have almost suddenly acquired a reality and ati accuracy of meaning which is alto-gether new. There are two outstanding world-problems before us et the present moment, each bearing within them the most fateful issues for the future. For Europe and the West the most pressing and serious problem is Russia. For the great Asian and Eastern world the imme-diate anxiety, and one destined to remain for many a year yet, is China. And upon the satisfactory, the truly religious solu-tion of this double problem, the future peace and Lrue prosperity of the whole world depends.

When we seek for explanations of the remarkable changes that, with almost light ll i ]] g speed, have marked the hitherto unchanging land of China, and when, going behinththe present disquieting and threatening condition of things there, we ask, as a correspondent in a letter lying before me asks, how it has come to pass, such an inquiry covers a fairly wide range, and must include both national end world-embracing factors. No answer could be complete which ignored the fact that, beginning with the consecrated toil of that true saint and scholar Dr. Joshua Marshman, the Chris-tian missionaries have been al work in China for upwards of one hundred and twenty years, inserting into that awaken-ing nation the disturbing, transforming leaven of that truth which makes men free, the truth, which once received, makes " all things new." Christ the Saviour and Teacher is also Christ the Disturber. Old tyrannies are doomed as He advances to His throne. The sword of the Redeeming Son of God, whose " hurt " is for " the healing of the nations," has effectively penetrated the inner life and thought of this wondrous people, releasing its true "soul," un-loosing and letting go the possibilities of greatness latent there, and which only Jesus can ever discover.

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And now that the once sealed land is open, and China and its interesting people are inevitably caught up in that world-emancipating movement which is so essentially a feature of our twentieth cen-tury life, it is not. difficult to understand the demand lately made—and. let it be said Lo the honour of our own Govern-ment readily conceded—that the swadd-ling bands of old treaty rights shall be re-moved, and that fair opportunity be given for that true self-determination and self-expression which is the legitimate de-' mand of all free peoples. For it must not be forgotten that since the year 1916, when for Lhe first time for centuries the autocratic rule of the Emperors ceased, and a republic Was proclaimed, China has passed into the ranks of the free. It is a tremendous factor in the present situa-tion, more significant and symptomatic than even China itself is yet able to realise. The profound . constitutional change was and is so colossal, and so short a time has passed since it happened—as the history of nations go—that upheaval, disorder and Lhe letting loose of lower elements was bound to follow.

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And it is just here that anotlier fact emerges of which the world itself is bound Lo Lake due note, and which in part supplies an answer to my corre-spondent's question. IL lies in what we are familiar with at home, as " The Indus-trial Situation or Problem." As Basil Mathews, in his Wycliffe Wilson lecture points out, by insensible degrees, but by inevitable • and irresistible processes, Western scientific commercialism and civilisation are disintegrating the whole

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ancient life of the East. At Hankow, hundreds of miles from the sea, iron works half a mile long on the river side have grown up, the river being so deep that ocean-going steamers can run up and iMo the works. The coal and iron-fields of China are said to be unsurpassed, if indeed they are paralleled, in the world. The official statement is, that China has enough coal (already surveyed) to supply the whole world at its present rate of consumption of a billion tons a year for a thousand years, and still be unexhausted. With a great deal of that coal there goes iron, and Hankow is becoming the Shef-field of the Far East.

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Nor is that all. Here in Manchester and in Lancashire we are suffering for the present—so our merchant princes declare —because China has ceased to be the market with which for a generation Lancashire has been familiar. Western machinery and Western capital have un-intentionally it may be, but none the less really, brought about an industrial revolu-tion. With mills and factories every-where springing up, equipped as al home, China has suddenly become indus-trially more self-contained, and markets for the finished goods of Lancashire have declined or closed. This explains how it is that, within our own life-lime, condi-tions have been set up in Shanghai and other parts which answer to those com-mon in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Not-tingham, seventy or eighty years ago, and which' called forth the reforming zeal of Lord Shaftesbury. Let me quote here from Basil Mathews in the lecture already referred to :—" If you go to Shanghai, and I have often seen reports of this in the North China Daily News (a plain, straightforward newspaper), you will find thousands of children being brought down in wheelbarrows, or driven in droves, to the factories in the morning. These children, eight, nine and Len years of age, are put into the factories and are left there tic work a twelve-hour shift, with the result that quite continually this sort of thing happens at little girl eight or nine years of age, who has been hour after hour through her twelve-hour shift, until the'overseer cannot keep her awake, gets caught in the machine. She is taken away to the rmission hospital and there attended to. Another little girl is put in her place." Basil Mathews goes on, " I suppose the greatest thing ever built to keep one nation away from another by human hands was the Great Well of China. To-day the Marconi Company has accepted a wireless contract for the Chinese Republic, and across the Wall they will be able to whisper to the people of China news.of the world."

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In this new day of internationalism, which is the new era of the Spirit of God, the era which is destined to bring in the Kingdom, hot only does China hear the news of the world, the world hears the cry of the oppressed in China and every-where. More rapidly than we had dared to hope before the Great War, "The Chinese puzzle " is being unravelled. Reverently iut us say it, as believers in the ever-present action of the Spirit of God in His own world " It is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes." Through upheaval and cataclysm, as with creation at first, order is being brought out of chaos. The present confusion will pass, and as sure as the promises of God, East, West, North and South will pre-sently rejoice in the rule of Him, con-cerning whom an ancient singer sang : "Thy Kingdom is an everlasting King-dom, and Thy righteousness endureth throughout all genenRions."

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£12- 4 0 or tit to • a LoatnNo on LUCIANO FOR ITAI1AN LAKES.

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THE CHINESE PUZZLE.

BY PRINCIPAL PICKETT. .na ter

138 THE METHODIST LEADER. MAROH 24, 1927

PlIEBIDENT'S Emainirests.idarch 26th, Pye Nest, Halifax; 27th and 26th, Re-hoboth, Bradford; 29th, Mims; 30th, Ilan-whistle; 31st, Brampton.

. . . ..... Vice-Pmernent's EITGAGEMENTS.-March

Silk and 27th, Nottingham (New Basford); !9th, Marple.

. . . . The ministry of Re, J. T. Wilkinson,

S.D., at Cradley Heath, has from its com-nencement been marked by a continuous growth in interest and in enlarging pro-gress. Rarely has any circuit had such a Quarterly Plan, so full of information and of abounding activities on the part of minister and ,•11 etch. In itself the Plan is a delightfu. .,Ludy, revealing as it does m hat such a document may be made. Grainger's-lane Church, in addition to a minister of unique distinction, has had, and fortunately still possesses, dislin• guished officials who prove their worth by the. sense of •hoeour they manifest in being permitted to bear the burden of the Lord's House. Their jealousy for the church is accompanied by an equal con-cern for the Kingdom of God. AL the combined request of the church, Mr. Wilkinson has consented to continue his ministry at Grainger's-lane until 1932. This intimation was conveyed to the whole church on Sunday evening by lir. Caleb Woodhouse, J.P., the Circuit Steward.

. . . . . . . The London Second District will hold

its fourth annual Sunday-school Confer-ence on Saturday next, March 26th, at Stanstead-road Church, Forest Hill. The programme is up to the usual standard, and a really great day is promised to everybody who is interested enough to attend. There should be a great crowd. The Conference is held expressly to assist those young people who are keenly in-terested in Sunday-school work, and the hest knowledge and experience obtain-able arc hr.-tat to bear upon the various problems which confront us in our work. The programme includes group discus-sions, a " Junior " demonstration, a question box on Sunday-school problems, concluding with a great public meeting. The programme will be forwarded to anyone making application to Rev. F. G. Seyille, 166, Grange-road, Ramsgate.

. . . . . . . Many friends wilt regret to learn that

Rev. H. J. Taylor has been laid aside with bronchial trouble, but is now improving and hopes soon to resume his work.

• . . . . . . . The sympathy of our Church will go out

to Ile, T. McKenzie and his son, Rev. T. J. McKenzie, in their bereavement in the death of Mrs. McKenzie, Sen. Rev. T. McKenzie and his wife on superannuation settled in Lincoln, where, after a 111011,h's illness, Mrs. -McKenzie passed away at noon on Sunday last. Their son, Rev. T. J. McKenzie, and his wife were nearing England on their return from a successful term of service in Nigeria, and they landed on Monday, the day after the passing of Mr. McKenzie's mother. The home-coming is thus deeply shadowed, 'and for our friends there will be deepest sympathy and tender remembrance in prayer.

• The death of Mrs. Wigham, widow of

the late Mr. M. T. Wigharn, both of whom were so highly esteemed on the Forest Hill Circuit, S.E., and who were also widely known in the North, hat removed from the church a lady of unusual endowments and of quiet charm. Iler literary tastes were distinguished, her reading being both select and far removed from the ordinary. Gracefulness characterised every sphere of her life; wherever she moved she carried a serenity of mind and demeanour which influenced all who came into touch with her life. Mr. and Mrs. Wigharn were ideally related, and both exercised a remarkable influence in the church. Shortly rifler the death of Mr. Wigham she returned to the North, where she passed away suddenly a lew days ago. ..... • •

The West, African boat this week in-cluded amongst its passengers quite a group of our people—Rev. and Mrs. T. J.

McKenzie from Nigeria, Rev. and Mrs. J. H

Briggs born Fernando Poo, Miss Mackey and Mrs. Haswell. Unfortunately in the

.cases of Miss Mackey and Mrs. Haswell they are home earlier than expected under medical advice. It is hoped that both will have laeneflted greatly by the voyage, and That speedily on furlough they will recover normal health. Mrs. Haswell has been

with her husband at Ihubi and then at lgumale, whitst Miss Mackey was serving her first term at Ama Achara on the Bends Station.

. . . .... . The missionary play, " Africa Calling,"

is being well received. On Saturday a One presentation of it was given by young people of the Benwell Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, to to large and enthusiastic audi-ence. This is one of the finest missionary plays the Holborn Publishing House has produced. It is full of humour and pathos, and wonderfully true to life.

. . . . . . . The next meeting of the General Sun-

day-school Committee will be held in Scarborough on Wednesday and Thurs-day, April 6th and 7th. The sessions will be held at Sepulchre-street and the public meeting in the evening in Jubilee Church, when Mr. Moses Bourne, J.P., vice-presi-dent of Conference, will preside, and the speakers will be Revs. S. Rowley and S. Palmer. Selections will be rendered by the Scarborough Conference Choir. The luncheon and public tea will be served at the Cafe, Queen's-street, under the direc-tion of Mr. R. R. Boyer. A good service of 'buses runs from the Central Station to the South Cliff, past the South Cliff Holiday Home.

. . . ..... The anniversary of the Bradford Central

Hall Mission will be held this week-end, commencing on Saturday next, and will continue over Sunday, Monday and Wed-nesday. Rev. Sam Rowley has issued a splendid programme. A " country fame " will he held on Saturday, services on Sunday, w-ith a fine musical service by the Heckmondm ike English Concertina Pre-mier Prize Band in the afternoon, men's day on Monday, women's day on Wednes-day. Mr. Rowley says " Keep Smiling " is our motto; he keeps' isiorking, too. He may well succeed.

Rev. K Barrett, M.A., in taking special services in mid-Cheshire noted the in-teresting fact that Primitive Methodism is a force in the various urban councils of that area. Mr. F. Walton is chairman of the Middlewich District Council, Mr. J. Gittens is chairman of the Runcorn Coun-cil, Mr. W. Hunter is chairman of the Northwich Council, and Mr. T. Platt is chairman of the Sandbach Council. All These gentlemen are loyal Primitive Methodists, doing good work in their respective churches and circuits. It is evident that they are influencing Lhe cor-imrate life of the wider community of their fellow-townsmen.

• • ...... The monthly meeting of the local

preachers, Blackheath and Langley Green Circuit, sans held on Wednesday, at Lhe residence of Rev. F. C. Taylor, M.A., B.D. Twelve local preachers were present. Con-sideration of the book, "Everyman and Christianity," was continued under the leadership of Mr. William Adams, who dealt with the subject of Chapter IV., " I believe in truth and therefore fn the Bible," in a helpful and interesting man-ner. A lengthy and animated discussion followed, to which Rev. F. C. Taylor con-tributed an illuminating exposition of truth and reality.

• ' We learn that the application of Tun-

bridge Wells Station for a loan from the General Chapel Fund as reported last week was not quite correct. They are anxious to reduce their debt by 2400 in five years, and are asking for a grant Irons the General Chapel Fund towards this amount. This is much better. We gladly make the correction. Next year is the jubilee of Camden-road Church.

, .. The church at Haywards Heath is mani-

festing considerable vigour. On Tuesday it held its annual effort, which took the form of a note and silver tree. Mr. Ogilvie presided over the meeting; addresses were given by Revs..I. M. Gunson, 13.D., W. A. Hammond, and W. B. Harlon. Mrs. Cook and Miss Carpenter stripped the tree, and Mrs. R. P. Williams, of Thornton Heath, reed the mottoes attached to the gifts. Great gratification was expressed when Mr. G. Hilton announced the result-530.

Scarborough Second Circuit has bad a record missionary anniversary. Under the leadership of Revs. C. T. Bishell and E. Goldthorpe the missionary revenue has been almost doubled during the last three years. Gladstone-road has shown won-derful progress, and this year this little

church has raised nearly £36. Every place on the circuit. shows an increase. Rev. G. Ayre served as deputation.

The Society of Friends, through its Council for International Service, together with bodies like the Holiday Fellowship and the Adult, School Union, has secured one of the finest houses on the top of Sydenharrn Hill, S.E., standing in what has still been preserved of Dulwich Wood, as an International Guest House. With the excellent electrified services of the Southern Railway, the Guest House will form a fine retreat front the fatigues of London, as it is only fifteen minutes from the City or Victoria. The intention of the promoters is that "Hitherwood " shall not be merely an hotel •but a centre for the " internationally minded"' who may be visiting England.

Since returning to Newcastle-upon-Tyne Rev. J. G. Bowran (Ramsay Guthrie) has given several talks on the " Wireless," in-cluding three of his own stories. At present he is giving a series of talks on famous Tynesiders, and hat already dealt with Joseph Cowen, M.P., "The Northern Tribune," Dr. Joseph Parker (who was born at Hexharn), and Dr. Spence Watson (Quaker and President of the National Liberal Federation, who resided 'in Gates. head and in whose home at Bentham-grove John Morley and other prominent people often stayed). The next talk will be on Dora Greenwell, the Durham poetess, and will be given on Tuesday next, the forty-fifth anniversary of the death of this gifted lady.

. . . . . At the Tunstall District Committee Rev.

Geo. Faulkner was congratulated on the successful issue of his fight in the Courts against encroachments an the right of lights at Heath-street, Crewe, and his opposition before the Licensing Bench to the granting of a dancing licence for a building adjoining the church. The bench unanimously refused the applica-tion. Mr. Faulkner's- opposition has meant a great expenditure of energy and money to accomplish what he has won. Crewe Primitive Methodists are justly proud of this brave young minister.

. . . . . . . . Arrangements for the Northern May

Missionary Meetings are well in hand. Among the speakers are Dr. Norwood, Rev. J. Studdert Kennedy (" Woodbine Willie "), Mrs. Donald Fraser, Rev. W. J'. Ward, and returned missionaries. Mr. A. Hawthorne, of Tunstall District, will preside at the Monday everting meeting. The date of the meetings is May 14th-16th. Echo meetings will be held at seined centres on the 17th.

. . . ..... Mr. Charles Banks, Circuit Steward of

Stafford Circuit, a man greatly beloved, has been elected President of the Free Church Council Mr. A. Harrison ie the Secretary of the Council, and Mr. W. Turner has been appointed Secretary of the Sunday-School Union. Roth m's young local preachers of ability. Rev. F. A. Ingham, in addition to- the work of an enterprising ministry in the circuit, renders fine service as Free Church Chap-lain of the Staffordshire Mental Institu-tion.

Following a fine two-nights' rendering of Nigerian Light-Bringers by the young people of Paisley Circuit led by Miss Amp and splendidly trained by Miss. Richards, by which £10 105. was raised for the train-ing of a native girl at Jamestown Institute, the Young Ladies' Guild, led by Rev. 'A. and Mrs. Wilkes, organised a two-days' Pedlars' Parade. Mr. and Mrs. A. Reid presided the first day, and on the second day, in the absence of Bailie Reid, J.P., his place was taken by his son, Rev. E. Reid, M.A., of Glasgow. Fine programmes of music and elocution were presented, and the Pedlars did such good business in the sale of their wares that £20 Tees realised for the church funds.

• • • • • On the Derby First Circuit this year five

young missionary cellectors have qualified for a bar to their medals—Albert Mode-- kinson £11, Donald- Hodgkinson £7, the Misses Chambers £10, and Miss Mary Townsend 26. These amounts have all been raised in home boxes.

Willenhall.—ff he missionary mniversmy was held March 6-9, Bev. W. Norcross being the deputation, who drew good compmim to all the meetings. It has been a most suc-cessful "Round" in missionary information and collections. Much credit is due to Mr. C. E. Amos, circuit missionary secretary, as the result is largely due to his interest and enthusiasm. 2.50 will be forwarded to the mission funds as a result of the anniversary.

Sunday School Lesson. Saul the Farmer's Son.

Samuel Im and tr. April 3rd.

Sy Rev. W. H. WILKINSON.

In early days the chief of the bribe or the king was really the great malt. He often had to win his position and had to prove himself equal na-the keeping of it. Why certain men are chesen to be leaden is always an lid-eroding - thing to know. Why did the Israelites want a king? Why were they not content with a judge? Twe accounts of this appear to have been used in this part of Lhe Book of Samuel and differences appear which must be acknowledged. In one Samuel is angry with the people for desiring a king. In the other he seeks out one at the com-mand of God. What appears to be the fact is that the needs of the tribes faced by Philistine threats made it necessary that they should all be under one leader. Samuel's sons did not promise well. Unity of command and a leader who could in-spire loyalty were the immediate causes of the selection of a king.

(1) Saul the Man. (a) He was a splendid man physically. He was exceptionally tall, but proportionate. He was head and shoulders higher than any other man in his tribe, but he was stalwart. He was just in his prime, with none of the im-mature lankiness of youth and none of the heavinese of approaching age. When he stood up he was straight, and when he moved it was like a strong man should. He looked every inch the man to lead. Later, when some who did not like the idea of a king being appointed were trying to make trouble, their plans were spoiled when Saul stood before the people. When they saw this kingly-looking man, they cried, Long live the King!" and these critics had to keep silence. He looked the part, and that helped him to win his place.

Lb) He was a loyal son. His father's asses bad wandered, and with a servant he had been sent to find them. It was a weary business, and they wandered far afield with never a trace of the straying beasts. They were mailable, of course, but they, seemed to be no nearer discover-ing them, and nobody appeared to have eny knowledge of them. Wandering animals have an instinctive genins for getting into unlikely spots, and the rough bill country was a district where they might well be utterly lost. At length. Seta fell that in seeking wandering asses they were becoming wanderers them-selves, and he proposed to return home lest his father began lo he concerned about the loss of his son. He had regard foe his lather's anxiety.

(c) He was prudent. He could keep his own counsel. When Samuel anointed hint and gave him God's message and call, and further than that told him the extraordinary happenings that would befall him when be was returning home, all of which occurred, he said nothing about iL. When his uncle asked hint what Samuel had said to him he simply said he had told him the asses were all right, Evidently he, at that time, knew how to keep silence about the kingship until God'a time had arrived.

(2) God has His' men ready. The out-standing lesson which these incidents teach is that God is always

prepared. He

intended the Hebrews to be His mes-sengers to the wider world. They needed to be welded into a unified people. Unity always comes through a man. Ideas do not hold people together alone. Ideals are too abstract for the common mind. A

Feeding the Destitute Every Sunday afternoon we invite 100 destitute men to a good tea., Poor fellows! its the only bit of comfort they ever get.

Will Feed Two Surely it is a Christian thing to feed the hungry l

WHI you. Help us do It ? Send to Re. J. F. GILBERT. St- Gees 'e Hell. Old Km Road. S.E1.

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man must incarnate them and then the common p.ple, rally round him. All through the ages when a crisis in the people's life has approached the great need has'been a anon, and he has always been there. Coincidence does not account for It. God has been preparing the man for the occasion. Probably at this lime only a Saul would have done. God had him ready. So it is always.

Kind

Hearts

The Man who Laughed' at Himself.

Laughter is a good thing, if it is in-spired by a merry heart. Our Lord Jesus taught people to laugh at themselves, and when people do it, it does them a world of good. "I laughed al myself, and 1 was ever so long before 1 could stop," said a man one day, " and," he slowly added, "I have been a better man ever since." Jesus loved to tell funny stories, and how His eyes must have twinkled as He told them ! One day Ife told of a roan who went to another man who had got a biL of sawdust in bis eye, and said to him:." Let me get that bit of sawdust out of your eye," and all the time he was saying it and looking at the Mrna he had a whole plank in his own eye. Fancy a man with a lag of wood in his eye bother-ing about a bit of sawdust in another man's eye! I am sure -everybody smiled when Jesus told that story. And what did He mean? A man couldn't really

- carry a big log of wood in his eye, but Jesus load noticed how some people were always finding fault with others, while at the same Lime they had bigger faults in themselves. He told them plainly that the wise thing to do was to get rid of their own -faults before they bothered themselves about the faults of others. In India some -wise man must have seen the same sort of people, for there is an Indian proverb: " Said the sieve to the needle, ' You have it hole in you.' " Just fancy the sieve saying that, and it had eirty-four holes I

The trouble is, some people are always looking for faults in others, but they quite overlook their own. In my daily paper a few weeks ago there was a story of a mother who had got very cross with her little boy. She had been working very hard all day, arid he had been very tiresome. So at half-past six she whipped him and put him-to bed. As she left -him MU went towards the door, she said very soleninly, Goodmight, God bless you, and make you a better '-boy." She had only gone a step or two when his cheery . ..e voice called out, " Good-night, God bless , you, and make you a better Plummy." Afterwards this mother laughed al her bey's words, and, better Mill, she laughed at herself. We -must always remember that if we can see faults in others, others can see faults in us, and our faults may be the bigger.

Besides, iL is so easy to make mistakes, especially if your eyesight is not perfect. Years ago there was in England a famous cricketer, who got to love intoxicating

andlie had to give up playing first-class cricket because the drink affected his eyesight. When he stood at the wickets and the ball came spinning along, he saw two balls and didn't know which to hit. The mind's eyes can be affected, eo that people may see things that are not really there, and if they are they are not as big as they think. Thinking of something else, but glancing at the window, a man saw what he thought was a cow in the field, but on looking closely he found out it was only a fly on the window. " A fly upon the window-pane

May look like ox on distant plain." Before you talk about other people's faults think of our Lord's story about the bit of sawdust and the plank.

Our Sfory.—A little boy asked the lady next door if she would lend him her scissors. She asked him if his mother hadn't a pair. " Oh, yes," he answered promptly, "but her scissors can't cut tin."

New Members.-16749 Edith Hawkins, 16750 Gertie Timms, 16751 Ernie Gamage, 16752 Basil Dodge. Per Mrs. Staee, Hop-ley, 16753 to 16757: James Goodall, Leonard Bulpitt, Peter and Betty Wibber-ley, Gladys Chatfield. Per Miss Riley, Ilkeston : Annie Poole, Edith Sharpe,

Irene Beardsley, Winnie Taylor. Per Miss Forrester, Cosby Muriel Wells, Pattie Tailby, Lily Southern. Per Miss A. Met-calfe, Kirkstall, Leeds: Thora Myers, Dorothy Lee, Doris Almond, Gwen •Flax-ington,Alice Metcalfe. 16770 Edgar Moon.

To join the Guild, send full name, age and address, with a penny stamp for each badge required, and a three-halfpenny stamp for return postage. Address your letter to Rev. Arthur Jubb, 93, Mere Road, Leicester.

Endeavour Topic.

Meeting with Juniors. Training for Christ

Matt. met. 1-17. March 27th.

By Rev. ARTHUR BILSBOROUGEI. The Scripture pal lion above relates the

incidents assooiated with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. It is quite likely that on lite way children's cokes helped to swell the glad strains of "Hosanna to the Son -of David." It vas this refrain sung by the -children after-wards in the temple that was partly re-sponsible for rousing the ire of the chief

. priests and scribes. With indignation they approached Jesus with the query, " Meares!. Thou what these say? " Christ's reply is in perfect harmony with' His altitude to children al other Limes. " Have you never read 'Thou bast brought praise to perfection from the mouth of babes and sucklings? ' "--(Moffatt). The ser-vice rendered by the children would give joy to J.us. He accepted their praise. (Appropriele hymn for this week's meet-ing, 203 Supp.)

We have enough evidence to prove that if our boys and girls could be other than what they are, they would love to be en-gaged in service for others. A story like that of Grenfell grips the boys, and the girls are captivated by such a life as that of Mary Slessor. It is significant how children associate the ideals of service with Christ. May we not Lake this as a sign that the Evangel is quietly at work? It is possible that sometimes we have tried to do too much for them and too little hos been expected f rem them. Children like to think they can be of service, and they need to he encouraged to develop their latent powers. Henry Drummond used to say that to pass " from self-ism to other-ism was the supreme transition of history."

Our duty as ministers, and leaders is to keep alive and foster this ideal of service for Christ and one another, which is already in the hearts of our young people. The mission of the Church is one of service. It is not, as someone recently put it, "a mutual admiration society," but o fellowship of-those who have vowed allegiance to Christ, and given themselves in service for the establish-ment of His Kingdom. Our task is to link up our juniors with that work, wherever possible .giving to them the chance of rendering service. We must find or create opportunities for the use- Iul

work they are capable of doing. It

has been said that " it never rains roses; if yeti want more roses you must plant more trees."

IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Elisabeth Adams.

The sudden passing of Moe. Elizabeth Adams, of Sheffield, was a great shock to a very wide circle of friends. On Thursday last ahe was out in the country, returned in excel-lent spirits, and spent a happy evening at home with friends. At midnight sudden illness developed, and in spite of heroic minis-trations by her companion, Miss Clark, Mrs. Adams passed quietly away on Friday, March 16th. The daughter of theta. Henry Adams, one of the founders of John-street Chapel, Sheffield, and a considerable power in the.Con. nexion in his day. she inherited a great deal of her father's character, and was one of the most paasionately loyal Primitive Methodists in the country. Her Church was essentially part of her life, and both in service .d in gifts she was its devoted helper. The Women's Missionary Auxiliary owed a great deal to her, as did most good causes. Her home was deservedly honoured for its great hospitality. Great sympathy is felt for the family, especially for Mr. Hartington Adams and his good wife (the daughter of Sir Thos. Robinson) in the double loss which has be-fallen them so quickly.

Mr. John Shanks. Bacup Church has suffered an irreparable

loss in the death of Mr. John Shank., which look place on Friday, March 11th, in hie aeventy.eighth year, having been a member of North-street Church, fifty,eiglat years. For forty-two years he acceptably served as a preacher. In 1881 be was elected school superintendent, a position he worthily held until 1916, when he was made honorary superintendent for life and presented with an illuminated address. For several years he served as society steward, and for twenty

Cri:Is'isTrtrdd: cilmlirstittt'renT several Limn represented his circuit in the Synod. Sic years ago he and Mrs. Shanks celebrated their golden wedding. Much sympathy goes out to Mrs. Shanks, who hes very ill in bed. Rev. P. McPhail conducted an impressive memorial service on Sunday.

Master Wilfred Shepherd.

Oh! grief is M my heart to-day; Oh! why should pain destroy

The grace that only love can see, That fills the heart with joy!

Why should the bitter winds of time Destroy the opening Mid

And, unregardIng, mock the charm Of beauty's promised good f

Though wither'd age must fall at last, O'er-burdened with its years,

When childish eyes are closed how deep The agony of tears!

For these but tell of broken love That earth can ne'er restore,

Of laughter hushed and silenced song In this life evermore.

• The light has faded from his eyes, Once bright as springtime's song

The bloom has faded from the cheek That never blushed with wrong.

But, all! the greater, deeper love Beyond this earthly space

In some eternal life cloth give More beauty, joy, and grace.

And though the years may weary be, And time may stress the heart,

Love in a fairer, brighter land Will meet to never part.

M. K.

Mrs. Elisabeth Holroyd. Mrs. Elizabeth Holley(' was born at Nor-

te., near Sowerby Bridge, in 1856. Her on-expected passing has caused a sense of deep lass among the members of our church at Idle, where the last twenty-five years of her life were spent. On her marriage she re-moved with her husband. a well-known local preacher, to Hanley, near Huddersfield, where they spent eighteen years. From Hanley they removed to Oakworth, and from thence in 1902 to Idle, Bradford Seventh Circuit. Mrs. Holvoyd has been for the last twenty years Orphanage collector, and was also eagerly interested in all missionmy work. Her chil-dren are all engaged in church work, one of her daughters being the wife of Rev. J. A. Kershaw, of Liverpool. She was laid to rest on March lath in the Congregational Cemetery at Idle.Rev. E. Lucas officiated, and ex- s:d y m pt; hy fe lt for the bereaved tud

Mrs. E. Millington.

On Sunday, March 13th, an impressive service was held in our Ewl. Church, Har-wmden, when Rev. John McLoughlin paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Millington, whose association with our church was almost lifelong. Her mind was rich in memories of the pioneer days. Her religious experience, born in the warmth of early Primitive Methodism, gave to her a deep regard for the welfare of her Church. In her home she was a true wife and devoted mother, and served God by her devotion to the ordinary duties of life. She had a !keen interest in the activities of her husband in church and local government affairs. It is also a gracious tribute to her character that each of her seven children has a love for the deep things of God. In her life she manifested the spiritual heights of surrender, trust and service.

Mrs. Thomas Williams.

With the passing of Mrs. Thomas Williams Saugfiall Church loses one of its finest per-sonalities. During a long life her greatest joys were in the fellowship of her church and in generous hospitality to the preachers she Loved to entertain. From the time she left Mollington, where she had resided with her grandparents, to enter her own home at West Kirby, until the end of the years of service spent in Soughall, she exercised a healing and

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preachers, end their great work and cog radeship. With a winsome diSposition and the charm that is given through grace, she encouraged and comforted all who entered her dwelling. On March 6th we laid her mortal remains to rest in Saughall Cemetery in the assurance that her noble seal had found the reward of the saints of God.

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ITS Annual Festival

Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, 3.30 pm.

SUNDAY. — Rev. SAM ROWLEY. Afternoon and evening music by the Heckmondwike Concertina Prize Band.

3 pm—Speaker Mr. BEAUMONT MORICE (Stipendiary Magistrate).

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IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs, Annie Ashworth. On Friday, March 9th, there passed to the

Homeland the dearly beloved wife , of Rev. Isaac Ashworth, of the Loddon Circuit. For a long time Mrs. Ashworth had been in failing health. Her passing is a great loss to her husband and family. Mrs. Ashworth was a true helpmeet, supporting her husband in all good work, loving her church and rendering all the service she could. She was a good mother. living for her home and ever caring for the highest interests of the family. Her life will be a fragrant memory to these who mourn her loss. A large congregation gathered in the

■!.ii"s"cho;ld'uvchtee'd IVE.br France and Rev. G. R. Brake, who paid a fitting tribute to the deceased's life and character. The interment was in the Loddon churchyard, conducted by Revs. G. R. Brake and E. S. France.

Mrs. Hannah Harcliffe. With the passing home of Hannah Rarcliffe

the Swan-street Church, Loughborough, has lost its oldest member. Her father, George Clarke, was one of the stalwarts of our church, and her brother. the late Rev. G. P. Clarke, one of our greatly esteemed ministers. From her earliest days she has been gssociated with our church, rendering faithful and helpful service as a Lacher in the Sunday-school and giving her best. to further the interests of our Swan.street Church. which she dearly loved. Her passing at the ripe age of eighty-two was in quiet peacefulness. Great sympathy is felt for her sister, Miss Clarke. For many years they have lived together to share a fellowship which grew more precious as the years passed. The funeral service was held in Swan-street Church. conducted by Revs. C. F. Gill and W. G. Fielder.

Mrs. R. W. Tweed. By the passing of Mrs.• R. W. Tweed on

March 1st a large circle of friends hove lost one whom they esteemed and loved. Her self. forgetfulness and kind.heartedness endeared her to all who knew her. She was an ardent lover of our Church, and for nearly forty

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years had been associated with Camden Town Church. She collected scores of pounds for

s w and work a the Lord' gave freely of her own substance. When she, with her husband, retired from business four years ego they went Wickford, but s to reside at he retained her membership Camden Town until the last. The funeral took place at Wickford, the °fa-ciating ministers being Revs. A. E. 'Calvert wa (an old friend), J. Mainring and H. B. Potter (Congregationalist). It was a pathetic coincidence that on the same day Mrs. Tweed passed away her husband had to attend the funeral of his mother. Mrs. D. Pitkln. Our church at Lees-road, Oldham, lies lost me a its most faithful .d saintly women by the death of Mrs. Pitkin. She came to Oldham with her husband from Bucks forty-

seven years ago. At the first she was actively associated with our church Copster Hill- road, but for the last thirty years had been prominent in the life and work a Lees.road Church. For many years she W. engaged in Sunday-schbol work, and until recently was the teacher of the young ladies' class. She was also a devoted class leader and Sisterhood worker. Missions? work was another pas-ion of her life. From its inception she had been enthusiastic for the Women's Auxiliary as well as the Si,!,' Auxiliary. She leaves a husband who is a highly respected local preacher and four daughters, all loyal to Primitive Methodism. The interment took place Greenacres Cemetery, after a service in Lees-road Church, in which Revs. H. Aldridge, P. Holmes and C. H. Ratcliffe took part. Mr, Burkitt.

The :church at Brighton, Intake and Mesh.' Circuit has suffered a great loss in the home call of Mr. W.-Burkilt. He came to Beighton about 34 years ago, and joined our church shortly afterwards. He was school superintendent for 28 years, class leader for 25, and for the greater part of that time held the office of society steward. In the absence of the minister, through sickness, the funeral was conducted by Mr. E. Rowley on February 26th. After service in our cliurch he was hid to rest in Beighton churchyard. The memorial service was conducted by Rev. J. Walters, when tributes were paid to his Christian life and service. Mr. John Judson. Rosemount Church, Newton and Hyde Circuit, has, with tragic suddenness, been called to suffer the loss of one of its ablest workers. Mr. John Judson was not only a man of outstanding ability, but H equal readiness to serve his Church. He was secre-tary to the trustees, a diligent school worker, Class Leader, and vim-president of the Fellowship. He was a native of Lees (Oldham), a grandson of the late Rev. John Judson, and brother of the wife of. Rev. F. Hermon Johnson. For the grief-stric ken widow .d the two children we bespeak the prayers of all who kneve his work and his worth.

Mrs. M. A. Spihnan. In the passing of Mary Ann Spilman, of Clisby House, Caistor, the Market Rosen Circuit has lost one of its most )devoted embers. For some thirty years she and her husband have resided at Clixby having lived previously at Alkborough and 'Brumby Hall, Scunthorpe, Each year she welcomed the Sunday-school children to Clixby House for their annual treat. To the missionary and other funds of our Church she was a generous subscriber. She was greatly be-loved, and leaves behind a fragrant memory. During the few weeks which preceded her passing she was very conscious of her Lord's presence, and her lifelong devotion to His service had prepared her to meet Him with faith , undimmed. The large number of relatives and friends who gathered for the funeral on March 14th was an indication ofthehigh esteem in which she was held. Following a short service the home, con- ducted by Rev. J. A. Simons, the interment took place the Clisby Parish Church, the vicar, Rev. G. S. Tyack, assisted by 'Rev. J. A. Simons, officiating.

Mrs. Joseph Calow. Testimony to the high regard in which she was held in the district was shown by the taiga 'Or Vole,"teebier:::V 0,:ifre Wednesday

Joseph Calow, of Lingdale. She was eyes interested in the good work done by her husband on behalf of the Church. As a thank-offering to God for blessings enjoyed during 50 years of happy married life they recently established an Endowment Fund consisting of £2,500—the interest to provide funds for the support of a Sister of the people, and to assist other causes in the Goisborough Circuit. When Mr. Calow retired from business as a chemis t both Mrs. Calow and he became interested in providing medicines to missionsies-during the last 24 years thousands . of parcels of medicines have been supplied. It was chiefly doe to the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Calow that the present chapel was erected in Lingdale. Wide.spread sympathy is extended to Mr. Calow in his bereavement. The funeral service • was conducted by Rev. T. Shaw, assisted by Rev. A. B. L., vicar of Boosbeck.

CHURCH NEWS. Aldershot.—Successful anniversary see-vices have been held at Farnboro,street Church. On the Wednesday Cove Church Choir gave a most interesting musical pro-gramme, Mrs. R. McKinnon Wood presiding.

alert tithe scholars ;-1`.2 Pg; recent Scripture examination. Balyowford.—The choir anniversary at Barley Society was held last week-end. On Saturday en " At Home" was held. Mr. and Ms. T. Walker, of Nelson, received the guests, and Councillor T. E. Barker presided. An excellent .programme was provided. Community singing was arranged by Mr. F. Taylor, choir secretary. On the Sunday Rev. W. Dean Turner preached morning, afternoon and evening. Special music was rendered by Miss Grace Harrison, Miss Mey Brow, Mr. Waller Hargreaves, and the choir. Miss E. Normanton presided at the organ, and Rev. W. Dean Turner conducted. Proceeds con-siderably in advance of former years. Blaydon.—The members of the C raw-

crook Endeavour Society celebrated their thirtieth anniversary by holding a great Rally on Saturday, when Rev. W. H. Campbell gave an inspiring address. Solos and choruses were given by the Chalders family of Newbiggin, who made their eleventh visit to Crawcrook. Mr. Thos. Middleton, of Newbiggin, presided, and conducted the roll call. Twenty-two Endeavour Guilds and Women's Own responded. The organist was Mr. M. Rutherford, A.L.C.M. After the Rally a "Faith Supper " was largely 5. tended. On Sunday Rev. W. H. Campbell preached mozin&a:irdle,e,venfig,ito grreatxnn• solos, both services, and alserindgivi4 sacred concerts in the afternoon and evening. with Mr. R. R. Whitelaw, of Wylam, and Mr. F. Elsey, of Wylam, as chairmen. The Choir, under the leadership of Mr. F. Elsey, rendered the " Hallelu jah Chorus." Pro- ceeds, £15 7s. Bd.

Bournemouth Second—For the Mis- siona ry Round Rev. Percy W. Hassam served splendidly as deputation. Proceeds £2 in advance of last year. • In addition, the con-tribution of the newly-formed Women's Mis-sionary Auxiliary, comprising Nos. 1 and 2 circuit, was £30. Winton Church has been greatly privileged Si having the services of Mr. Fred Duxbury, of London, for two Sundays and six weekdays. The Sunday services and recitals were a gracious bene-diction. The audiences were splendid, .d Mr. Duxbury held the interest to- the last service. His melodious voice and accurate interpretations won all hearts. Quite 2.800 people attended the recitals during the eight days. The price for admission realised £70. Much credit is due to Mr. Tom Ford, who organised the effort on behalf of the choir. Brighouse.—An impressive memorial service was held on Sunday evening in Wall Nook •Church, Barkisland, in memory of the late Mr. Saml. Farrar, who had been a devoted worker since the chapel was built in 1881. Mr. G. Sykes, who conducted the service, paid a worthy tribute to the life's work of the deceased. Mr. Farrar rendered great service as class lewder for over 40 years and school superintendent over 50 years, and will be greatly missed. Caistor.—The annual bazaar at Caistor was held on Wednesday, the opening cere-mony heing conducted by Mrs. J. Walton, the chair being taken by Mr. G. Clarke, of Grasby. The evening concert was greatly en joyed. .Proci.eeds over £45. the ChCerr;;"01:cTiarhde-rorer thuir'celfi,Pleundt the leadership of Miss Steel, held their winter's effort on Wednesday. The excellent sum of £20 was raised by a sale of work for the church funds. Mr. Charlton Morgan presided at the opening ceremony, and Mr. McNeal declared the sale open. Darteen.—Successful church anniversary services have been held at Redearth.road Church, conducted by Rev. D. Oakley. Other efforts include Institute and Band of Hone anniversaries; preachers, Revs. R. H. Quick and J. Grant. One-day sale of work realised £132. Leave of Young Wor-shippers started under the leadership of Mr. R. Gibbs. At Park-road Church miniver. series celebrated included Ladies', Band of Hope. Men's; preacher. Mrs. T. Fairhurst. Rev. T. Morris, Councillor H. Phillipson, of Fleetwood. Gift of an electrical blower for the church organ by Alderman J. and Mrs. Cocker. Sale of work realised £250 net. thus

completing EadtfrwelTiTet preachers fe3Aring for special efforts were :—Young Worship-pers' League, Mr. J. Fielding, Bangor; Endeavour, Rev. J. Bell; Band of Hope, Rev. L. C. Barker. ISerryht.Th—Sf ter many weeks' hard work and much sacrifice the young people held their effort on February 25th and March

4th. Their operetta, " The Mandarin," was a success in every way The principals acquitted themselves well, wh ile the chorus work was finely maintained. The producer, Miss McMinn, and Miss Hodgson, pianist, deserve high praise. Net result for trust debt, £48. Grave. Men's weet-end a great success. On the Saturday a community singing concert

was given. by.the men of the clirch, under the leadership H Mr. Staggs. Mr. Banks, chairman.. On Sunday 'Mr. J. J. Webb, of Forest Gate, was special preacher, the evening service being followed by concert by well-known local orchestral party. £11 for Circuit funds. Knighton.—Mrs. Wright presided at the Endeavour meeting when Mr. T. Price gave an interesting paper on " Parables and

piano, end Rev. C. ZI: ierpr7cr led the devotions. Knighton.—Mr. G. W. Facer, of Words-ley, presided at the Endeavour meeting on Thursday last. An interesting paper was given by Mrs. Endall on " Happiness." Rev. G. Albert Price, Mr. E. A. Owen and Mr. Facer contributed to the discussion. Miss M. Woseneraft served as pianist. Leh:meter Fourth.—The second anniversary of the Beaumont Hall Sisterhood has just been held. On Saturday there was a sale of work and a tea. At 6.30 a splendid concert was given by Miss Mo., assisted by her father, Councillor Monk, L.L.C.M. (Eloc. ) before a crowded audience. On Sunday the preacher was the Mayor of Leicester (Aid. T. W. Walker, J.P.J. There was a large congregation. The Mayoress sang two solos most effectively. The total proceeds for the anniversary was about £20. The Sisterhood is doing a good work in the locality. London (East •Fluchley).—The Young People's Bible Class celebrated their anniver-sary on Sunday. Rev. 0. A. Ward and Mr. F. E. Menheneott were the preachers. In the afternoon members gave short papers or addresses. This Was followed by a tea in the schoolroom. For a small church the numbers are most gratifying. London (Hammersmith) —Lost Sunday evening was the Women's Own service, con• ducted by the president, Mrs..Curry. The church choir very kindly made way for a choir of some forty voices from the Women's Own, and the singing from " Joyful Songs" had a good lead. The order of service was arranged by Mrs. Bowyer, the secretary. The address on " The Three Burdens " was

given by Rev. W. Curry to a good audience. London ( renaingtou).—The friends at the King's Own Mission recently had a musi-cal treat when they listened to an organ recital given by Mr. Ernest W. Draper, who for several years has given splendid service es church organist. During the course of a full and varied programme Mr. Draper re-vealed his qualities as a musician. and de-lighted his audience with his splendid execs. Lion and interpretation. Madame Winnie

Vir1011(1. the soloist. was in splendid voice in her renderings of Saint-Sains". Softly awakes my heart," etc. Mr. G. W. E. Andrews ably presided. The proceeds were for the forthcoming "Dickens' Bazaar." Long Eaton.—Bourne Church has had. series of successful winter efforts, in which the Women's Own, the choir and Young Ladies' Class have taken an active psi. At a surprise evening recently held the proceeds amounted to over £80. 0n Sunday evening the service took the form of community sing-ing, followed by a largely attended Com-munion service, at which Rev. T. Cook re-

ceived into church fellowship eight new mem-bers. Rev. R. W. B. Whiteway assisted. Wadeley.—Mr. Chas. E. Barraclough, the London preacher-musician, has recently con-

cluded a visit to Madeley. From the start of the mission the congregations increased, the interest deepened, and ere the effort con-cluded, all sections of the church united. Night by night decisions were made and backsliders gloriously restored. Fifty-four decisions have been registered, and 14 cases of re-consecration. hiere.—The anniversary of th F u society was held on Sunday, when sermons were preached by Mr. Jesse Brimble, of Red-

lynch. In the afternoon the juniors gave a delightful programme, and Mrs. J. G. Whitlock an appropriate address. ' On Wednesday Professor T. W. Chance, of Cardiff. preached an eloquent sermon on "God." Tea followed the .rvice. In the evening a young people's rally was held. Mr. James Brimble, a veteran Endeavourer, presided, supported by Rev. H. H. Attwell. Professor Chance roused the meeting lo a high level of enthusiasm by his splendid advocacy of the value of the C.E. movement. Pastor J. G. Whitlock conducted the roll call. Mrs. Hughes, of West Knoyle, sang two beautiful solos.

Norwtoh Third.—In connection with the Norwich Band of Hope Union a rally was held in the Stuart Hall, at which the Scott Memorial Band of Hope, under the conduc-torship of Mr. Willing., won the challenge shield for the best Band of Hope choir. Barbara Carden (under 12) and Ed,, Spencer (over 12) were the winners of the reciting contest. The Band of Hope were also Pre-sented with the challenge banner for the year for gaining the most marks in the competi-tions. ,Rochdale.—The Rochdale Circuit mis-sionary enthusium received a fine stimulus during the past few wsks because of the work of the Girls' Branch of the Ladies' Auxiliary. It W.9 suggested to the Girls' Branch that they should learn a couple of missionary play, and take them around CO,. circuit on the missionary nights. Mrs. Fair-hurst undertook the training of the young people, and to six of the seven place. on the

circuit they have been with one or the other rlys, 1," The. Opening. of the Door ' or " ige- light Bringer. ' The circuit s appre- ciation was expressed in the quarterly meet-ing. Financially we are slightly below last year's record Income. A dozen new mis-sionary boxes have been taken up. et. Annee-on-the-Sea.—A successful two days' effort, entitled " A Fancy Carnivel,'• has just been held. The schoolroom was- gaily decorated with streamers and balloons, and the stalls were well stocked. 31r. J. Meredith presided on the first day; Si,',. Meredith was the opener. The sale was opened on the second day by Mrs. Herbert Smith. Miscellaneous concerts were given each evening. Financial result very satis- factory. Sounthorpe.—Quite recently a Sunday-school' hos been formed at Gunners-lane Church, and though only a very small vil- lage, we have over twenty scholars.. Mr. Arthur Cole, the superintendent, travels

from Scunthorpe to conduct this school ses-sion. A concert was given by the scholars on the Tuesday to a splendid company. A. very enjoyable time was spent. Rev. W. V. Gibson presided. A good work is going on et, Santon both in the church and school. Mr. R. Lidgetts and Mr. W. Jock are ren-dering magnificent service. Quite recently Rev. W. Brown conducted a special Com-munion service, when several new members were received into the church. The Brumby Women's Own anniversary was con-ducted by Mrs. W. V. Gibson. A service of song was given in under the 011f°717:s! Naulter. On Monday the Women's Rally

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was held ; speaker, Mrs. W. V. Gibson. In the evening the Women's Own gave a splen-did concert. • The week-end WE. a great success. The Circuit, chiefly by the efforts of Rev.' W. V. G.,mon, has .rried out s splendid piece of temperance work. A Cir-cuit demonstration wasarranged, Rev. Sam Rowley and Rev. T. W. Morgan being soured as speakers. At the lea-table confer-ence the matter was raised of opposing two applications for licences in DOW areas. A comittee wes formed, the neighbourhood was

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aes It is that one licence onus refused and the pplication for the other withdrawn. For

promptness, enterprise ood energy it was a stroke seldom equalled, and our Scunthorpe friends are greatly cheered by the result. There is a growing temperance enthusiasm and influence. The Wesleyan churches are meeting with our own in temperance work and propaganda.

Sheflleld.—A highly successful Women's Own anniversary has been held at Abbey-dale. Mrs. Hill, Stocksbridge, was the special preacher. In the afternoon a musi-cal service was arranged by Madame Elshaw,

Mhen a very helpful address was given by .. A. J. Bailey. Mrs. J. W. Tomlinson

presided. Anthems were rendered at each service by the Women's Own Choir, -con-ducted by Madame- Elshaw. 071 Monday a tea. given by the Women's Own, attracted a large gathering. In the evening a line con-cert was given by the Firvale Sisterhood, and Mrs. Thompson presided. The collections fur the week-end amounted to £33 14s. 6d.

Southall.—The Women's Own anniversary was a greet success. The schoolroom was crowded for the Lea. Mrs. Thom., of Ealing, presided over the rally. Speaker, Mrs. Maddison (president of Hounslow Sisterhood); soloist, Miss Sampson, of Wimbledon. 'Roll call by Mrs. E. Brooks. Mrs. C. Brooks stated that £11 had been handed to Feltham New Church Fund. During tho pass thro years two pianos, costing nearly £60, have been purchased by this branch of our church for the use of our church activities.

Watford.—A most interesting evening was spent at Chorley Wood Church on the occasion of the opening of a pipe organ, the gift of the Mayor of Watford (Aid. T. R. Clark). An organ recital with vocal and violin solos were much enjoyed: The Rickmansworth Wesleyan minister presided, supported by Revs. 0. Forstner and Jas. Lindsay, while in the audience were representatives of eight different churches, including the Anglican ,Church. Unity was the dominating feature of the meeting. The proceeds amounted to £3 8s.

Wimbledon.—The Quicks-road Sisterhood anniversary proved a great success. Rev. W. Roberts presided, supported by Mrs. W. G. Lawrence. Mrs. Bossy read the Scripture, and Miss Graham gave an inspiring address. Solos we beautifully rendered by Mrs. er Riches. Selections were also given by the Sisterhood Choir. Twenty-two new members have joined during the year, making a total of ninety-eight. Pour have also joined the church during the year. On Sunday Mrs. G. Kendall, of Caledonian-road, preached inspir-ing sermons morning and evening.

York Firet.—Monkgate Church anniver• miry services were conducted by Rev. N. M. Cuthbert. ..Musical service in afternoon by the choir. An excellent concert was given on the Wednesday by Victoria Bar Church choir. On the second Sunday the preacher was Councillor E. Rymer (Wesleyan). Musical service in the afternoon by Acomb Church choir. During the wok a sale of goods was held, followed by ..a to and con-cert arranged by the Misses Slack (ELmfield „College). An excellent concert has also beo given by the York Old Priory choir. Total proceeds over £54 for trust funds.

for the missionary cause. Bishop Auckland.—A Circuit Auxiliary

meeting has been held at the Central Church, when the claims of lime, end African Mis-sions were very ably expounded by Rev. W. J. Ward and Rev. J. H. Saxton. The speakers had a good time both in the after-noon and the evening meetings, and those present had a better. A to was provided by the Circuit members. The roll call of nosionery organisations was conducted by the Circuit secretary, Mrs. Dobson, and solos were ably rendered at each meeting by Mr. Dixon, of Windlestone. The yearly meeting was held at Teeters-street. Rev. B. B. Farlow gave the address and afterwards con-ducted the business meeting. All theoffi-cers were reappointed, and £25 was voted to the missionary funds. The Auxiliary has done well to make an increase of £7 over last year's contribution. After the business, tea was provided by the Tamers-street ladies.

Blyth.—The annual meeting was held at the Central Church. Meeting in the after. noon was presided over by Miss Boyd, when an inspiring address was delivered by Rev. E. P. Blackburn (Wesleyan). Tea was provided by tho ladies of the Central Church. Au increase of members and incomes was reported, and a girls' branch started during the year. The evening meeting was presided over by Mrs. Phillips. Solos were sung by Mrs. Dawson and Capt. Spark. Members of the girls' branch gave the missionary sketch " An Efik Holiday" in very efficient manner. 111 members were reported, and £25 sent to the missionary funds.

Boloover.—The yearly meet i ng as h Id on Wednesday. A meeting in the afternoon was presided over by Mrs. C. Stubbins. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. God-frey, and the address given by Rev. E. Met. calfe. A recitation was given by Mrs. Prest, the oldest member (who is 82 years of age), who was instrumental in establishing the Auxiliary in Bolsover. After tea a very enjoyable programme was given. Pr ce ds £12.

Bolton Firot.—The two recent meetings have been well attended, and the addresses given by Revs. S. Parlow and J. Hodges much approiated. Teas were generously

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mag-nificently rendered by Madame Merylses and Messrs. Fred and Harry Hanesworth. The annual meeting re-appointed Mrs. fledges, President; Mrs. S. Lomax, Secre-tary, and Mrs. J. Pendlebury, Treasurer. The amount raised during the year is £48 9s. ld.

Bradford.—The auxiliary meeting was hold at the Central Hall, with Mrs. Petty in the chair. The speaker was Rev. L. Kemish, of Gress Horton. An interesting feature was the presentation to Mrs. Petty of a silver cake basket by Mrs. A. Peel on behalf of members, in recognition of valuable services M the presidential office, which Mrs. Petty has held for eight years 'The following office were elected Pre 'dent, Mrs. Johnson;

officers Secre-

tary, Mrs. N. Thorp ; Treasurer, Mrs. White. The missionary funds amounted to £42 4s. fld.

Brierley 8111.—Mrs. F. J. Chandler pre-sided. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. W. E. Smith. Miss Elsie Bloomer sang a solo. Progress has marked the year's work,

%I an increase in membership of ten and in revenue of 21 was shown, the amount sent to the African Fund being £28. The presi-dent, Mrs. Bowman, regretted she could not fill the position again, so Mrs. F. J. Chandler, pwrheoildleand,.ectIsdoosswi.oin:ervzs,i,d.e:td, 0wacsoieileeccle.d

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gathering at Clowes Church, under the presi-dency of Miss L. Shapco., supported by Rev. and Mrs. A. Haigh. A11 address was g'ir by Mrs. A. Haskins, who is a great Home Mission worker in Bristol. Miss by Jeans rendered two solos, the missionary letter was read by Miss Edith Oates, and a review of the year's work given by Mrs. .1. Reed. Tea was provided by the ladies of Clowes Church. It was decided to send £4 10s. to Home Missions and £6 10s.. Foreign Missions,

Burnley P.M and Second—The oxiliary meeting was held at the Howard• street Church under the president), of Mrs. Belshaw. Mrs. W. Smith gave an excellent address, and Mrs. Roper read the missionary letter. Miss Dean, the soloist, rendered effective service. Refreshments were provided by the ladies of the Howard-street Church. Collection for missionary fund.

Burzionflold.—The annual business meet-ing was held at Marley Hill. Mrs. Son/sby presided, supported by Rev. J. G. Sooloby. The offiors elected were i—Mrs. Soulsby, president; Mrs. King and Mut Johnson, vice-presidents; Mrs. Gibson, treasurer ; Mrs. Rough, secretary; Mrs. Soulsby, representa-tive to Conference. Moley Hill ladies pro-vided tea, after which a concert and °ketch was given by the members of Victoria GOO-field Women's Own. Miss 'Armstrong pre-sided, supported by Mrs. Soulsby. Proceeds

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for missionary funds amoull.d to £1013s. 6d.

Bat:tort—Mrs. Sadler presided over a good Company on Thhisday. Bev. R. Gilbert Cooper gate an address. Miss D. Morten was the soloist. Missionary letter read by Miss G. Bunting. An it of much interest was- the presentation of a silver cup by Miss D. -Hockenholl to the Usuakoli Institute. Refreshments were given by Mrs. A. G. Allen. Collection.

Carlisle. Theannual meeLing'vras held at Cecil-street. Mrs. Stubbs presided. Moe. W. Foster read the missionary letters. Mrs. Thompson was the pianist. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Stubbs provided tea. Rev. C. T. Scott also look part. Rev. G. T. Scott presided over the business meeting. Officers re-elected :— Mts. Stubbs, President; Mrs. A. Polls and Mrs. A. Millar, Vice.Pr.idents; Mrs. Taylor, Treasurer ; Mrs. W. Foster, Secretary ; Miss Scott, Book Steward ; Miss Joy. Millican, pianist. We are sending over £27 to the funds and report nine new members.

Chesterfield Third.—The anniversary service,: at Barrow Hill Church were well attended. A thought-provoking sermon was preached in the afternoon by Rev. W. R. Wilkinson, followed by a splendid tea. The evening meeting was presided over by Miss Holden (U.M.). Miss Carrie Barker read the missionary letter. A most informing address was given by Rev. W. R. Wilkinson, soloist Mr. C. G. Fern. Organists, Mrs. Brell Baker and Mr. A. Jukes. The presi-dent. Mrs. Hayfield, and Mrs. Davies voided the thanks. The generosity of the Harrow Hill friends was an outstanding feature. Proceeds .05 6d.

Clay Crosa—The annual meeting was presided over by Mrs. Smith. A very fine address was given by Mrs. Peach (District President). Mrs. Banks rend the missionary letter. and Miss P. Pugh was the soloist. The following officerswe appointed : President, Mrs. P. W. Be. Oliver; vice-president. Mrs. Marsh ; secretary, Mrs. Banks; treasurer, Miss Rhodes. T. was served by the Clay Cross ladies.

Clayton Ween—The speaker was Mrs. W. J. Ward, whose interesting account of some of her African experiences made a marked impression and greatly encouraged the led1 rs of the Auxiliary in their work. Mrs Archer presided, supported by Mrs. G. H. Lodge. The lesson was read by Mrs. G. W. Longley and the missionary letter by Mrs. Freakley. Mrs. G. Flack, of Gnat, contributed a solo. and Mr. S. Flack accom-panied. An excellent tea was served by the Clayton West ladies, and the proceeds amounted to £4.

Calchester.—The annual meetings were held at Artillery-street Church. The Mayoress (Mrs. C. C. Smallwood) presided in the afternoon, supported" by Revs. W. E. Lead and 0.Vowles,and Mrs. Chatted. Both the Mayoress and Mrs. Lock, late of St. George's Hall, gave splendid addresses. Miss Vera Garliag .d Miss Trudgett ren-dered great service as soloists. An excellent tea was followed by a meeting presided over by Miss J. S. Smith and addressed by Miss Strong on work among the people of Damas-cus. Mrs. Lead read the missionary letter. Miss May Trudgett was the soloist .d Miss Major and Miss Carrington organists. The proceeds for the year amounted to £3016s.

Da...tea—Meeting held at Florence-street, under the presidency of Mrs. Wallace. The address was given by Rev. J. Morrison. Missionary letter read by Mrs. Walker, and solo rendered by Mrs. Golding. Afternoon tea provided. Collection taken for fends.

Derby.—A welbattended meetiog was held in the Central Church, Green-lane. Mrs. Mossop presided, supported by Rev. W. Chapman. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Farington and the missionary letter by Mrs. Grantham. Delightful solos by Miss Cor-nish. Address by Mrs. A. C. Palmer. Tea kindly given by Central ladies. Financial result about £4.

Marlee.wn.—The monthly meeting w. well attended. Mrs. Payne presided. Mrs. Bayliss read the missionary letter. Soloist, Mrs. Topping. Rev. D. J. Lewis gave an inspiring address. A good collection was taken for missionary fonds.

Ferryht11.—Annual meetings were held at Ferryhill on Wednesday. Mrs. T. A. Thompson gave two excellent addr.ses which delighted the friends. The officers for the year are bfra. John Newman, president; Mrs. T. E. Barron, wee-president; Mrs. T. Hewitt, treasurer; Mrs. J. Henderson, secre-tary. The Auxiliary has sent £27 to Mis-sions Fond, an increase of 24.

Filey.—At the annual business meeting Mrs. E. Phillips" was re-elected president, Mrs. W. More vice-president, Mr. R. F. Sootier and Miss V. Willis secretaries, and Miss B. Coiling treasurer. £45 was voted for the missionary funds, an increase on last year of £9.

Gorleston-on-Sea.—The monthly rn.ting was held at Beccles-road Church, when we were favoured with a visit from the district president, Mrs. Southall, whose interesting and helpful talk was much appreciated. Rev. J. R. Witty also gave an address.

Great Marmonth.—Mrs. G. Cooper pre-sided at the 'meeting held at Bradwell, when a very helpful address was given by Miss Audley, of Great Yarmouth. The letter was read by Miss Mace and a solo contributed

by Miss Warner. Refreshments were served at the close. Mrs. Beare announced that £2 7s. 7d. is being sent to the annual meeting from this newly-formed branch.

Hetton.—Easington•lane Branch held their annual meeting on Monday, Rev. W. Atkin-son .presiding. The officers elected were :— Pressd.t, Mrs. Atkinson; vice-presidents, Mrs. Robson and Mrs. Halliday; secretary, Mrs. Heslop; treasurer, Mrs. Hodgson; dele-gate to Conference, Mrs. Heslop; vice•dele-gate, Mrs. Hodgson. Mrs. Atkinson read the missionary letter.

lifssiskley.—Yearly. meeting held at Bar. well, Mrs. Ross presiding. Missionary letter read by Mrs. Simmons. There is an increase of t,en members, £34 has been raised, and we also hope to raise £32 10s. for Conference. Mrs. Ross wss elected president, Mrs. Carr vice.president, Mrs. Simmons secretary, and Mrs. Porter treasurer. Tea was kindly given by the Burwell ladies, which realised £1 10s.

Intake end nfoeboro'.—The first meeting of the auxiliary was held at Stosboro' in January, and the February meeting al Intake. The speaker at both meetings was Mrs. Cas-well and the soloist Mi. Caswell. The mis•

.tr.7.1;14,7,7A71,1e blyRdlitsOfigeeTlr= Proceeds £3 3s. for missionary fund.

Leamington Sna.—The annual meeting was held in the town church. Mrs. Bartlett, of_ New Guinea, charmed the meeting with a most interesting address on pioneer mis-sionary work on the Island. Mrs. H. Frewin presided, rand Mrs. W. Barker was soloist. Theappointments for the year were Presi-de., Mrs. T. Stones; Vice-President, Mrs. H. Frewin•, Secret., Mrs. E. Roberts; Treasurer, Mrs. J. Barnes. There ss an increase of three members. The contribu-tion to the missionary fund is £0 10s.

Middlesbrough Se.nd.—The auxiliary meeting was held at Gilkes.street, Mrs. J. W. Thomas presiding. Miss Burgess gave a recital and song, and Mrs. E. M. French PII impressive address on the need of medical missions. Mrs. J. H. Saxton returned thanks. A tea followed. which was well attended. Proceeds, £4 16s. 6d.

Midsomer Norten.—The bi-monthly meet ing was held at High Littleton Church, ',re-sided over by the president, Miss Bishop, of Clandown. The missionary letter was rend by Mrs. Hoare, and solos rendered by A.3 Cuff. Rev. W. Yeomans gave a most in• teresting address. Tea sots kindly provided by the High Littleton Ladies. It was decided to send the sum of £20 to the Federation.

Moreessm..—The auxiliary was congratu-lated on its success during the past year. The membership has now reached WO, and they have raised £60, £10 in advance of last year. The following officers were elected :-President, Mrs. J. W. Richardson ; Vice-Preside., Mrs. F. Jackson; Secretary, Mrs. Shepherd; Treasurer, Mrs. Hackett.

Oakenge.s.—The Old Park Branch held their meeting on Wednesday. Mrs. J. Houlston presided. An address was given by Rev. J. Axson. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Smith. Recitations were given by Mrs. Boot arid Miss Phyllis Beard. Soloists, Mrs. H. Shepherd and Mrs. Smith. Tea was provided by the Old Park ladies.

Rochdale—Mrs. Henthorne presided at the meeting held at New Hey, the specker being Mrs. Fairhurst. Madam Alice Taylor's solos, with Miss EL Tattersall as accompanist. were greatly appreciated. Mrs. Barnes read the missionary letter. Tea was provided by the New Hey ladies.

Shildon.—Yearly meeting held at Church-000.t on Monday. Mrs. Leggett presided, end an address on World Unity " was Oven by Rev. J. Graham. Mrs. Bellis was soloist. It was decided to send £40 to the African Fund. The following officers were ap-pointed :—President, Mrs. W. Potts; Vice• President, Mrs. Robson; Secretary, Mrs. Woodrup; Treasurer, Mrs. Hunter.

Ettleby.—The monthly meeting was held on Thursday, when, a very helpful address was give byMrs. Earle, of Leicester. Mrs. Freer, of Qu was the soloist. The Sileby ladies kindly provided tea.

Stladen.—Mre. Pattinson presided over a good company, when a most helpful address was given by Rev. A. Bilsborough. Miss May Lee sang two solos, Mrs. Sam Foster presiding at the piano. Mrs. Smith Teals read the lesson, theisy letter being read by the secretary. Mrs. Pattinson and Mrs. C. T. Fletcher were re-elected presi-dents, Mrs. W. Watson treasurer, Miss Russell secretary, Mrs. L. Law and Mies A. Sagden district representatives, Mrs. C. T. Fletcher representative to Conference. Sixty-four members were reported, and £70 paid to missionary funds.

Sonthrtort.—The mousl meeting was held at Chweli-street, Mrs. QuInAkT presiding. Mrs. Priestley read an interesting letter from Miss Leggett. Soloist, Mrs. Nelson. The officers appointed were :—President, Mrs. Lowe; vita-president,,' Mesdames Quinney, Henderson, Guttery, Priestley, Shaw, and Miss Wright ; secretaries, Mrs. G. S. Bennell and Miss Rodwell ; treasurer, Mrs. John Gaynor ; pianist, Miss Marion fluttery.

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192 FHE METHODIST LEADER. MARCH 24, 1927

were rendered by Mrs. Stockdale, Miss Johnson and Miss Eva Reed. Rev. J. Upright presided. The officers appointed were • President, Mrs. J. Smith; Vice-Presi• dent, Mrs. Webster; Secretaries, Mrs. E. Myers and Mrs. H. Bainbridge; Treasurer, Miss Whitney. £9 has been sent to the Federation Funds. An excellent tea was pro-vided by the Broughton ladies.

Button and Xtrkby.—The meeting, at East Kirkby included members from other, branches in the district. Mrs. Martin pre-, sided, supported by Revs. E. Trevvett and, T. J. Martin. R. W. Chapman gave an excellent address on " The Missionary's Work emong Women in Africa... Miss Wilkinson (South Normanton) sang two solos, and Mrs. Slack (Alfreton) read the mis- sinary letter. Miss Round accompanied the sin

oging. T. was given by ladies of the

East Kirkby Church. An informal talk over the tea-tables 'led to questions being asked, to which Mr. Chapman replied and added to the knowledge gained by his afternoon address. Proceeds £3 Ws.

Wakefield Firet.—The auxiliary meeting was held at Market-street Church, under the

Sresidency of Mrs. Winterburn. The cripture was read by Mrs. Summerson and

themissionary letter by Miss Raynor. R. E. Lacey, of Batley, gave a most interesting address. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Smith. Thanks were voiced by R.. F. Winterburn. Tea was served by Market•street ladies. Proceeds for _African mission funds.

Wakefield' B000nd.—The March meeting was held t Fewmillerdam on Wednesday, Al, . J. E. Butcher presiding. Rev. J. J. Hutchinson gave the address. The annual meeting followed. All officers were re- elected • Mrs. .7. E. Botcher, president ; Mrs. If. P. Crossfield, treasurer • and Miss G. llauton, secretary. Tea was provided by the Newmillerdam ladies.

Warrlugton.—The annual meeting was presided over by M. A. Spruce, and the address given by Mrs. Sutton. Mrs. Lewis read the missionary letter, and Mrs. Dale sang a solo. The following officers were elected :—President, Mrs. A. Spruce; vice-mesident, Mrs. Edwards; treasurer, Mrs. II. 0. Bennett ; secretary. Mrs. C. Worthing- ton. An -ncrease of both members and finances were reported.

Waterhouees.—The monthly meeting was held at Lyrnington•terrace, Mrs. Maycock presiding. A very interesting .d 1111 Live address was given by Mr. T. Hillery. The missionary letter was read by the secre-tary. Afternoon tea was provided.

West Hartlepool. The monthly meeting, held at Hart-road Church, was presided over by Mrs. R. Snaith. • Mrs. Graham read the missionary letter. Rev. M. Featherstone delivered a most effective speech on " The Home Base." Mrs. Smith rendered two appropriatesolos. Tea was provided by the Hart-road ladies.

Willington.—The auxiliary met at Binchester on Monday. Mr. L. Clough, of Bishop Auckland, gave a stirring address. Mrs. L. Clough was soloist. Mrs. Coltman presided, and Rev. J. Charlton led the devotions. Miss Graham, of Todhills was the accompanist. The ladies provided a splendid lea.

York.—The annual meeting of the branch was held at the Victoria Bar Church, presided over by Mrs. Baldwin. The officers elected for the coming year were:—President, Mrs. Baldwin; Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Sargent and Miss L. Glawin; treasurer, Mrs. (Hopwood ; secretary, Miss Harrison; assistant

, secretary, Mrs. Benton ; to take charge of the missionary basket, Mrs. Colley and Airs. Williams. The amount raised for the year was £37.

Quarterly Meetings. Abertillery.—Rev. J. H. Cretney in the

chair. The passing of late Joseph Tarrant, J.P., W. Padfield, and Joseph Williams evoked warm tributes regarding their dist.. gaished service as local preachers. " Notes " were granted to three candidates for the Plan. Spiritual life of circuit encouraging and membership increased. Afissionary in-come £36 3s. 3d. A courageous attempt - being made to " wipe out " arrears. Relief from a second Approved List minister is being reonested. Rev. J. H. Cretney and lir. D. T. Davies delegates to district meet. in,. Revs. J. H. Crelney and A. S. Ley-land invited for next ConnexMnal yr. Mr. and Airs. F. Hooter entertained representa-tives to tea.

Blackwood.—Good attendance. Rev. C. Sutton Rear] presided. Inspiring meeting. Same number of members as last year—172. Councillor J. J. Penes delegate to Synod; vice-delegate, Mr. J. Evans. Alderman J. Crew nominated delegate for Conference. Minister has accepted unanimous invitation until 1928. Regret expressed that Mr. W. Pugh, local preacher, has removed from the circuit.

Bournemouth Seeond.—An increase of Ave members. Seven years ago the member-

ship of the three churches aloud al, 133; it is now 240. The income also shows expansion • 1920, four churches £500 for all purposes; 1926, £1,357. Conversions have taken place at Ensbury Park, and the spiritual tone of the circuit is good. We report an increase of, eleven teachers and fifty scholars. The work of Revs. A. N. Gilmore and J. T. Evans, supernumeraries, continues to bear rich fruit. Rev. G, Preece leaves in June and goes to Coventry First, after a stay of seven years.

Brlfig.—There was a capital attendance. Messrs. T. Spilman, J.P., and M. Philips.. wen...appointed delegates to the Synod. Revs. J. Norton and E. Reynolds remain till 1928. Rev. G. F. Fawcett delivered an in-

(77,01tr:tvietledb;u12: meeting followed. '"

Crowle.—Rev. J. H. Dixon presided. Trust reports all showed advance; practically all having balances in hand after steady reductions of debt. Membership as before. Rev. F. Ward and' Mr. J. T. Barley dele-gates to District Synod. Mr. Ward's appli-cation for approved list recommended. Mr. J. Gibson elected circuit steward, with Mr. W. Eyre assistant. Mrs. J. Gibson, sea., end family kindly served tea,

Dunetable.—The meeting held in June last decided, if possible, to raise the mis-sionary income by 100 per cent. This worthy ambition has been more than realised. The services were organised by the Laymen's Alissionary League; secretary, Mr. C. Pritty. At Dunstable the preacher was Mr. J. W. Tomlinson, borough engineer of Luton. Mrs. Draper was the soloist. The choir rendered special music, with Miss D. Cheshire at the organ. In the afternoon the demonstration, "An Efik Holiday," was given by scholars under the direction of Afiss Margaret Keep, Mr. G. Parker presiding. At Toddington the preachers were Messrs. H. Pickering and C. Pritty. and at Totternhoe Messrs. F. C. Keep and R. Mooring. The week-night meetings at Dunstable and Toddington were-well attended, when the interesting lante It lecture. "Our Work in Nigeria," was de-livered by Mr. H. Pickering, circuit steward. The chairmen were • Dunstable, Mr. George Jackson; Toddington. Mr. G. Parker. By the help of a Faith Tea the Dunstable W ' Au v de its c t '11 t £5 Rev. S. A. Afarsh heartily thaaked all the friends.

Orimeby Second.—Tea was generously provided by Mrs. H. L. Taylor. A helpful conversation on the tvork of God was well sustained. Alembemhip same as last year after removing thirty-six from the roll. Resolution of sympathy with. the family of the late Sir Thomas Robinson was passed, end tribute paid to the character and service of ear late friend. A decrease of scholars was reported. Missionary income was £204, constituting another record. £6 15s. 4d. was sent to Connexional Orphanage. £5 12s. 6d. to A.L.P. Fund. and £18 to Grimsby Hos-pital. Mr. William Cooper's application for permanent membership of Conference was heartily endorsed.

LeTton.—Rev. F. H. Clark in the chair. Formal business was quickly despatched, and

san excellent. conversation on the various chedules for Synod ensued, Finance is satis-factory. Increase in scholars. Rev. F. H. Clark delegate to Synod; Mr. A. G. Muslin vice.

Ripley. Rev, W. Brown presided. The reports of circuit. trusts, schools, Endeavours, and Bands of Ho, showed a satisfactory state of affairs. After removing twenty-eight names from the roll, we report the same num- ber of members as last year. The circuit firmncial statement showed a slight adverse balance. Rev. W. Brown elected delegate to Synod, and Mr. H. M. Lane vice. The pro-posal to increase the minister's salary was referred to the Finance Committee. A wel-come was extended to Councillor J. Henshaw after his long enforced absence.

Booltdale.—Following on the small in-crease of members last year we again report an increase. Financially we were able to report progress. The spiritual life of the circuit is alm showing signs of health. The application of Rev. J. Gordon Webb for Approved List was forwarded to the Synod. He will complete his probation this Confer-ence, and leaves for the South Yorks Mission.

Stewkley.—Rev. Luther Wareham pre-sided. An increase of three members. Debt of £190 on manse paid; debt of 237 on Swan-bourne Chapel paid ; £51 paid off Stewkley properly. leaving only £43 on property valued at £2,700. Increased contributions to Con• nexional funds. Great Horwood Chapel re-opened 'after being closed for three years. Mr. Robert Bliss delegate to Synod. Rev. L. Wareham leaves for Birmingham First in July.

Willenhall.—All the reports received as satisfactory.. The finances are in a good con-dition, three churches having a balance in hand. Improvements . the manse have been carried out costing £160, all of which has been raised. An increase of five members 1 rdemgirt.eLod. whirti.LosliecJ,Btilu was appointed

were paid to the work of theennennister, and a hearty and unanimous invitation given for a fifth year.

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