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FAR up the pathway of the night the clean and silent moon is climbing, and long ere the thoughts that rise within me have gained for themselves any-thing approaching coherence, that golden bowl of light will hold undisputed sway—mistress of the sky. A countless host of stars are gleaming as on Creation's morning. The fury of the wind has spent itself and—like a guilty thing—crept into some nameless cave. Silence—more eloquent than sound .—has wrapped her ancient mantle round this little world.

Beneath so vast .a .sky and such immeasurable spaces the gaudy trappings. of our day do take upon themselves a sober colouring ; petty annoyances that fretted' and chafed the soul in the heat of noontide melt into thin air. It is now, if at any time, when life and all that pertains to life, assumes its true proportions. Not in the market places of the world with their chattering traffickers, but beneath the quiet stars or upon wind-swept hills do men truly find themselves and God. The finest qualities of life are not to be purchased in the coin of the realm they. become ours only in so far as we take the trouble to sit still and permit silence to work her will upon us.

John Ruskin complained that few people thought it worth while to lift their eyes and look upon the sky. Mrs. Browning tells us in one of her letters that so many people grovel in the mud and pass through life with dirty fingers. Scientists say that the mud upon the street quivers with life and pul-sates with power : and yet the fact remains that 'con-tact with it soils the fingers.. In any attempt we make to clutch at the stars, writes Mrs. Browning, we keep, at least, clean fingers. We have every-thing to gain by the upward look and the upward reach. There is profit to them that see • the sun ; profit to the man who looks beyond the material and palpable and tangible ; profit to the man who hears the voice of God in the rush of the wind and the low whisperings of the breeze ; profit to the man who sees in the glowing sunset and the first faint flush of dawn signs of His changeless love.

I am not pleading for an anchorite life, divorced from the stream of things. Life in a cloistered cell is a stunted and impoverished life.. Man is a social being and can only rise to his highest by contact with his fellows—and God.. We do not, get. rid of the world when we enter a monastery ; we take it with us ; it is not something that we can gather together and leave outside the monastery gates for every passer-by to see. The world is within and not without. The fires of evil do not burn on high hill-tops and mountain peaks but in the heart of man. The gdsts of passion do not sweep like a hurricane across a trackless and untrodden desert but through the soul of man. Our real enemies are within : sometimes slumbering in unexpected cor-ners : at other, times treading the: soul's arena and lifting up their heads defying all angelic powers to smite them. And this is where the battle is to be fought and won :. in the arena of the soul. "When the fight begins within himself, a man's worth some-thing," says Browning.

The strength with which our enemies are to be conquered lies within. One of the most flaming and arresting sentences I know is contained in the

written word : " The Kingdom of God is within you." You do not find it at the end of finely-coloured rain-bows but within your own life ; nor does it come in stately ships that sail across perilous and lonely seas : it is within. The Kingdom of all goodness is nearer than hands or feet. " Within every man," says Olive Schreiner, "there is an angel, but his wings are folded." Herein lies the pity of it all and the sorrow.of it. _That men should be capable of being so much and yet being so little : capable of rising to such .splendid heights and yet grovelling in the mud must hurt the heart of God.

'The age, we are constantly told, is materialistic and runs counter to the man who fain would build his life according to the Plan Divine. But the same criticism could be passed upon every age since first the world began to be. We are a little too fond of blaming the age and, after all, the age is what we make it.

"The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves, that we are underlings."

Shakespeare knew what every seer and prophet has known that the fault is in ourselves.

Far too easily we allow ourselves to be dominated and governed by materialistic aims and ,become dazzled by life's glittering shows.

"The world is too much with us Late and soon, getting and spending, We lay waste our powers,"

said Wordsworth more than a• century ago. I won-der what he would say now ! Amid the rush and tumult of the days we forget that " In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength."

Meditation is almost a lost art. We much prefer to act upon the stage than to sit still in the gallery. We follow the crowd scarce knowing why, leaving the wind-swept hills wrapped in their age-long lone-liness. We fret and fume, doing and doing, and yet the soul. is suffering from a strange and sad impoverishment. We are becoming so accustomed to the wonderful that the sense of wonder and of awe is fading from our life. If we would but see, every day is bearing on its wings veritable , miracles of God and the ragged edges of the clouds are: smitten with the sun. Our eyes have lost their seeing and our ears their hearing.

To recover "the first fine careless 'rapture " we must recover the lost art of meditation. We shall then find within ourselves qualities and reserves of power hitherto undreamed of : that God is not in the immeasurable distances but infinitely and com-passionately near.

Be not deprived of the joys of meditation how-ever full of toil the day may be.

Let us see to it that we have our thought-room, our thought-chair, and the fever and the fret will' fall away like dead leaves from a tree and stepping forth again upon the highway of the world we shall not fail to hear the beating of innumerable wings and the sound of angel's music amid the crash of wheels.

J. W. TOWNSON.

The Lost Art of Meditation.

134 THE UNITED METHODIST. March 22, 1928

Wesley Historical Society. Half-Term at Ashville. Ourselves and Others. THE last quarterly " Proceedings " of the W.H.S. has

just been issued. It contains two items from the pen of our occasional contributor, Rev. W. Bainbridge, who is a working member. The first has reference to Wesley and Dr. John Taylor, of Norwich. Mr. Bainbridge pos-sesses a curious odd volume published 1757-58, which announces the publication of "The Doctrine of Original Sin, in Answer to the Rev. Mr. Taylor, by John Wesley " (December, 1757). Wesley, in his Journal, records a visit to Norwich,. Nov. 23, 1757, where he was shown " Dr. Taylor's new meeting-house, perhaps the most elegant in Europe." "Had this visit to Norwich . . any connec-tion with the writing of the book or pamphlet? " inquires Mr. Bainbridge. The late Rev. Marmaduke Riggall has a lengthy note appended.

The second contribution will be of more interest to our readers. It comes under the heading, " Notes and Queries," 675. "The Hobill Library. The passing of my friend, Rev. Dr. Eayrs, has recalled to my mind the Hobill Library, at present lodged in the schoolroom of the Nether Green U.M. Church, Sheffield. Of late years, since its removal from Ranmoor College, he and I have probably been the only readers. . . The Library was gathered by the late G. A. K. Hobill, of London, and presented by him to the M.N.C. at the Conference of 1894. •Mr. Hobill was an ex-schoolmaster, formerly of Pensnett, Dudley. He was a devoted layman, attended many Conferences, and took a large interest in the M.N.C. Book Room, being a member of the Committee.

"There is a numerous, but incomplete set of works of John and Charles Wesley, including their hymns. Many of these works are original editions. Mr. Hobill had them bound together in volumes and numbered in a series. Other series of volumes are devoted to pamphlets, cuttings, etc., on Methodist history, Connexional and local. The biography of Wesleyan ministers and laymen, M.N.C. ministers and laymen, U.M.F.C., B.C., and P.M., forms a numerous section."

Dr. Eayrs was also a frequent contributor, being a working member of the MS. Journal. Applications for membership in the W.H.S. (each member receives a copy of the " Proceedings ") should be made to the Rev. F. F. Bretherton, 40 The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough.

The Rev.Wm.Shaw and Others. AFTER reading the Rev. W. Bainbridge's letter in a

recent isue on "Doyen of Australian Methodism," my mind became reminiscent of my association with Ebenezer Chapel (then M.N.C.), Castle Street, Truro. Cornwall, during my childhood and youth.

I well remember that in my very early years the Rev. William Shaw was one of the ministers then, He was a tall man, with pale face and thick black hair. When he was warmed up in his sermon he used to have the habit of pushing his fingers through his hair. He was very popular. I have not forgotten that not long after that hearing he went to Australia. The visits of the Revs. F. H. Robinson and J. L. Hookins to Truro, when they were stationed at St. Ives, were always acceptable as deputations for connexfonal purposes. Being older, I have vivid recollections of the appointment of the Rev. Thomas M. Rees to our circuit in 1887. His splendid ministry was all too short, having only stayed twelve months. The sermons Mr. Rees preached were always of a very high order, and he won the affection of the whole church, especially of the young men. Mr. Rees was the president of the Mutual Improvement Society, and what happy times we had during that winter session in the discussions on current events and topics. When Mr. Rees was what we then considered snatched from us, the disappointment then expressed was of a very heated character. Since then I have renewed my acquaintance with Mr. Rees in Yorkshire and Forest Hill, London, and on one Good Friday he came to Mitcham and , gave an address at the evening meeting. I have always considered him a gentleman worth know-ing. His kind references to our son Stanley, whom he knew personally, after he was killed in the War, were very consoling.

It was with regret that I read of the illness of the Rev. John S. Clemens. He also is a native of Truro, and went into the ministry from that circuit. I shall never forget, though I was very young, before he left Truro hearing him announce a hymn in the old under-ground schoolroom. It was "Little drops of water, little grains of sand." I trust that Dr. Clemens will soon be well. again.

EDWARD S. CREWES. Mitcham, Surrey.

The President's Visits. Wakefield.

AN event of the Wakefield Circuit was the visit of the President (Rev. R. Pyke), on the occasion of the circuit rally, held in Market Street . Church. , The President preached in the afternoon to a good congregation, and after tea, provided by the Market Street friends, there was a largely attended meeting. In the interval prior to commencement of the rally there was community singing, led by the Grove Road choir, with Mr. H. Spurr as conductor and Mr. G. Pettinger at the organ. Selec-tions were rendered by a united choir. The chair was occupied by Mr. Percy Turner, supported by Revs. A. J. Ellis, W. Dunstan, and W. F. Ridley and Mr. R. A. Hillard. Addresses were delivered by the President and Rev. Horace Burn (Congregational), president of the local Free Church Council. The President's remarks on circuit unity were very timely and much appreciated. The affair was beautifully summed up at the close by Mr. Ridley : " It had been indeed a most enjoyable gather-ing, and in fact an eventful occasion."

PLATO in his theory of education stresses two essen-tials—gymnastics and music. Under the genus music he includes the drama, poetry and great literature. As far as I could gather the half-term celebrations at Ash-ville College did not include gymnastics, though the spacious playing-fields of this beautifully situated public school seemed the ideal setting for such a display. Drama there was in plenty, for the boys gave a fine rendering of " Nothing but the Truth," a play that was heartily enjoyed by the audience that crowded the Memorial Hall on the Saturday evening.

Music, qua music, and rhetoric (save the • mark I for it took the shape of a sermon) formed part of the pro-gramme for the Sunday.

Mr. H. H. McEwan, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, an old boy, gave an organ recital in the afternoon. He pre-faced each piece by a few words of explanation, which helped greatly in our understanding and appreciation of the fugues and symphonies. Mr. McEwan wisely chose a varied programme, and for the sake of the boys intro-duced the "Swing Song," by E. Barnes, and a Pavane, by Bernard Johnson. It was a very fine performance by an artist of real ability.,

The evening service was an act of worship. I should like to mention one or two features that helped con-siderably. The number. of parents present, many of whom had come long distances and remained to evening worship with the boys, gave the service the true note of the family gathered for a corporate act. Then the sing-ing of the boys in the anthem "Sun of my Soul." It was most moving. Is there any melody more beautiful than that of boy sopranos and boy altos. I must men-tion the solo sung by Mr. Bennett Wrigley, of Hudders-field, an old boy. He sang "The Lord is my Light." Mr. Wrigley has a wide range, clear enunciation and rich melody in every register. Tlie lesson was read by the senior prefect, Stevens.

The College is full of boys, keen and eager, and there is an air of real business about their activities. It was such a pleasure to meet them and to lead their devotions. I anticipated my visit to preach the half-term sermon with deep interest, because just a few days before I heard the Head Master, Mr. J. 1'. Lancaster, B.A., M.Litt., speak to our Ministers' Fraternal on "The ideals of a Head Master." A man with such noble ideals and with such a sense of vocation must succeed. Perhaps these words of appreciation will encourage him to continue his important work of building up Young England for a great destiny. ' ' F. J. L.

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• * * * 44 REV. J. F. HUGHES.

We are sorry to learn our brother, Rev: J. F. Hughes, has been laid aside from his work for some months and is now in St. Peter's Hospital, Covent Garden, London,

W.C., for treatment. We trust ere long he will be restored to health and his work.

* * * ASHVILLE COLLEGE, HARROGATE.

The Head Master, Mr. J. T. Lancaster, B.A., M.Litt., writes :

Ministers are reminded that the last date of entry for the Eric Duckworth Memorial Scholarship Examination is March 24th. Completed entry forms must be received on or before Tuesday, March 27th. Will those who have already applied, and have not returned their entry forms, please note this very necessary return?

* * * REV. JOHN HINDS.

We regret to hear that our friend the Rev. John Hinds has suffered a second and severer relapse than that recorded a few weeks ago. After seven weeks in a nursing home Mr. and Mrs. Hinds were able to enter their new home-37 Park Road, Forest Hill—on the 2nd inst. Everything went well for about a week, and then, on his birthday (76), our friend was stricken again. He was very ill until Thursday last, and then began to rally, his solid strength coming to his rescue. We -hope and pray that he may be again restored to health. REV. B. J. TUNGATE.

On account of the health of Mrs. Tungate, Brother Tungate is removing from Leeds—where he has resided so many years—to' 17, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk. We have a church at Leiston, in the Framling-ham Circuit, with which Mr. Tungate will gladly asso-ciate and render what help he can. We trust the change of residence will he beneficial to Mrs. Tungate.

* * * * PERSONAL.

Many friends of Rev. W. H. Wooldridge, M.C., will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Wooldridge has been dan-gerously ill for nearly two months. She has undergone an operation in . Huddersfield Infirmary, and her present condition is a cause of much anxiety. We are sure that Brother Wooldridge and his family will not be forgotten in the-sympathy and prayers of our readers.

We also regret to record that the Rev. S. Eva, of Falmouth, is very unwell. Brother Eva has rendered many years of unsparing service to the Denomination, and we assure him and Mrs Eva of our deepest sympathy and prayers."..

Pastor W. Lewis has beel unanimously elected Presi- dent of the Birkenhead and District Sunday School Union..

* * * * MR. E.- C. WARREN, C.C., J.P.

We are pleased to note that Mr. E. C. Warren, C.C., J.P., of our Salisbury Church, has just been elected an alderman of the Wilts County Council to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lady Hobhouse. Mr. Warren has been a member of the Council for twenty-one years, and is at present chairman of the Roads Committee and also of the Salisbury Board of Guardians. Mrs. Warren is President of our W.M.A. Council.

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PRINCIPAL CONTENTS.

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The Lost Art of Meditation. By J.W.Townson 133 Ourselves and Others ... -. 134 Plates and Comments. By R. P. ... 135 The Queen Pays a Surprise Visit.

By Violet M. Beckett ... 136 Women's Missionary Auxiliary... ... ... 136 Centenary Celebrations and President's Visit

to Lower Darwen •.. •••• ••• ••• ••• 137 Great Temperance Crusade ••• 137 Quarterly Meetings ..• ••• ••• 137 Idle Talk. By Reuben Key ••• 138 Methodist Union •.. 138

rscme The Present Outlook of Protestant Europe.

By H. J. C. 138 "A Circuit Minister on the Wine."

By J. B. Brooks 139 In the Temple. By J. E. Mackintosh 139 Letters to the Editor... ... ••• ••• ••. 140 Departed Friends...............141 Our Discipline (C.E. Topic).

By Cuthbert Ellison ... 141 Love Undaunted (S.S. Leeson).

BY F. W. Steward 141 New@ of Our Churches — 142

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Amended. , We know now what amendments have

been effected by the Bishops in the Deposited Book. Some of these are of no concern at all to Nonconformists. For example, it is purely the business of the Church to say whether the clergyman shall have the right to do this or that, or whether he shall first of all seek the guid-ance of the laity. We are not very much interested either in the mild affirmation to the effect that Communion may be taken with or without fasting. Somehow there is an atmosphere of unreality about all such questions. They simply fade into trivialities when we turn to the atmo-sphere of the New Testament. The ques-tion of Reservation has been reconsidered ; and it is fair to say that the Bishops have definitely regarded the feeling of a wounded Protestantism. The restrictions which are now proposed have mortally offended the Bishop of Truro, and he finds himself unable to support the amended form. The question, however, which many of us will be asking is, What guarantee is there that the limitations now set forth will be observed by a recalcitrant Anglo-Catholic who is in the diocese of, say, the Bishop of Truro? The fact is, it is impossible for the wit of man to devise any set of rules which can be obeyed by all and sundry, when the clergy themselves are in camps absolutely hostile one to another. We do not envy the bishops their task : and we should be sorry to lift a finger to increase their difficulties ; but no sincere Protestant can do less than require that the superstitions of Rome, which have been so flagrantly proclaimed within the Anglican Church, shall now be sternly renounced.

Comforting Figures. Dr. Jeans has recently regaled his lis-

teners with some figures in a lecture on "The Wider Aspects of Cosmogony," which we hope they duly appreciated. He has calculated that the Earth is two thousand million years old. We should not be surprised if it is ultimately ascer-tained that it is even a million years older still. The Sun is getting smaller, but we needn't trouble just yet ; for when 9 million million years have rolled past, it " will be much the same as now." For this reassurance we are grateful, since we do not like to think of that glorious old orb diminishing visibly. before the eyes of our great-grandchildren. It will be a. little colder three million years hence, but then, the people will be much wiser ; and so though the coal-stores are exhausted, other means of keeping warm will be discovered. "The universe is melt-ing away into radiation," says the lecturer, and yet other planetary systems are coming into existence. The birth- rate in this respect is calculated at one in a thousand million years. Rather slow we think ; and we wonder if the "Daily Mail " could not do something to hurry up this dilatory process. Dr. Jeans says that "We are standing at the first flush of the dawn of civiliza-tion, and are terribly inexperienced beings." The latter part of the sentence, however, is what we ourselves have felt

.at times, especially when a motor-car re-fuses to move, or a leaders' meeting pro-poses what is obviously absurd.

heroic and not too scrupulous logic to justify this painful and paralysing divi-sion. We are convinced that, with or without Methodist Union, either a stern necessity or-Christian charity will compel an attempt to bring together these little struggling Churches to the joy and edifica-tion of all concerned.

Record-Breaking. Simple people who may not be initiated

are naturally asking if something should not be done to put a stop to the attempts to make an aeroplane or a motor-car travel at a speed which obviously en-dangers the life of the driver, and so far as can be seen, achieves no good end. Parliament uses high-falutin language to cover up the tragedy. Meanwhile young fellows of daring are incited to break a record, and win a transient fame for them-selves. Another life is now added to the toll of those who have perished in a frantic endeavour to race through the air at an 'impossible speed. - To think of a machine screaming through space at 300 miles an hour is terrifying. And to what end? We should not tolerate a railway engine being thus experimented with. We have long .ago settled down to a speed of between sixty or seventy miles an hour. Only a madman wants to go faster. Of course, it would be possible to thunder along at. a hundred miles an hotir ; but the reasonable limit has been reached. And doe's anyone suppose that aeroplanes will ever be required to travel at more than a hundred and fifty miles an hour, or a motor-car at more than fifty? Why then should anyone who wishes to adver-. tise his firm, bribe a courageous man to play with death, and attempt the absurd or the impossible?' To embark upon a race which merely beats a record is one which must end somewhere ; and the tragic story of the past few days says clearly enough that the limit is reached and further experiment is insanity itself.

The Vote. It looks as if a Conservative Govern-

ment is to complete the franchise, and add the last possible section of society to the list of voters. Only a feeble and in-.effective protest can be made against a measure as logical as it is.

, inevitable.

There is absolutely no justification in allowing men of twenty-one, and over, to vote, and to withhold this privilege from women until they confess to being thirty years of age. It isgenerally agreed that a woman is more of a woman at twenty than a man is a man at that age. It is

4nothing •to the purpose to say that many girls will go to the polling booth who know nothing at all about politics. As much can be said of men. Indeed, if the average voter could be subjected to an examination in elementary politics, he would probably not come out of the ordealwith flying colours. A bundle Of prejudices and a sturdy conviction that the party he does not favour is utterly and always wrong; would be found to be the stock-in-trade of a large number of male voters,

Mrs. J. Brandreth, Helsby.

By the death of Mrs. Brandreth, on February 19th last, widow of Mr. James Brandreth, of South Bank, Helsby, the district has lost one of its benefactors.

The family of Brandreth has been con-nected with Helsby for many years, and the passing of Mrs. Brandreth will cause widespread regret. The deceased lady was in her 78th year. She was born at Helsby, at the. Rate House, but in her early days lived with her uncle, Mr. Slater, at Wood- ford Hall, Over Winsford. She then went to live with her father, Mr. Thos. Haspell Lewis, at Smeaton Wood, Wrenbury, and in April, 1872, was married to Mr. James Brandreth, at Wrenbury Church. After her marriage she carne to • reside in Helsby. During her life at Helsby she was actively associated with the cause of Methodism in the district, and was closely identified with the work at the United Methodist Church, Ilelsby, and at the time of her death was its oldest member. Her father was a prime mover in building the chapel which was erected in the year 1856, and for a long time he was a member and supporter. Her hus-band was the circuit steward for many years .(thirty-eight), and upon

• his death was succeeded by his eldest son, Mr. Thomas Brandreth, who now holds the office. She was a woman of strong Christian convictions, and a person whom the younger generation might well take as a pattern. She went about her work in a quiet, unostentatious manner, but the influence she had was extremely power- ful. Every cause in the district promoted for the welfare of the community found in her an enthusiastic and generous sup-porter. She kept an ever-open door at her home for the ministers and officials of the circuit, also local preachers, and whenever they paid a visit they were re-ceived with the utmost cordiality. She always concerned herself about the needs of the sick and troubled, and by her sym-pathy and material help, many lives were brightened. It was in her home life and the bringing up of a large family of six sons and four daughters that she ore-emi-nently shone.. Mrs. Brandreth was keenly interested in the Society for the Preven-tion of Cruelty to Children, and as the secretary of the local branch, she did a great work. During the war her earnest-ness to help others found its outlet in raising money for various hospitals, knit-ting socks for soldiers, and sending par= cels to the trenches. Everyone in the dis-trict knew Mrs. Brandreth, and loved her for her charming personality, and her desire to help all, and make life a sweeter and better thing. Much sympathy will be extended to the family in their great loss. Amidst manifestations of sorrow, the funeral took place on February 22nd, when a service was held at the United Methodist Church, followed by the inter-ment in the Helsby Cemetery, with her husband who pre-deceased her fourteen years ago. The Rev. D. 0. Dempster, Hon. C.F. (circuit minister) conducted the service, assisted by the Rev. W. Gerry (supernumerary minister; Frodsham).

The Rev. D. 0. Dempster paid a tri-bute to Mrs. Brandreth, saying that she was a true Christian woman, greatly be loved by all. She was held in the highest esteem in the church she had served for so many years. Church life had been en-riched by her presence and influence. Whilst she was a mother worthy of the name, her influence extended far beyond the confines of her home, she was ever concerned for the welfare of her neigh-bours, and ever ready to help. She was a supremely Christian woman, and her-memory, life, character and services were enshrined in that church. They extended to the family their deepest sympathy. •

The funeral was largely attended by members of the family and many friends from the chapel and district.

A memorial service was held in the chapel at Helsby, on Sunday, March' lith, conducted by the Rev. D. 0. Demp-ster, who paid a glowing tribute to her sacred memory.

Unity in Canada. The United Church of Canada has had

two and a half years in which to grow a soul, and consolidate. A report from the Rev. Richard Roberts is distinctly cheer-ing. It may be conceded to all who op-. pose union, that the reporter is deter-mined to paint a rosy picture ; and that there may be other, and less pleasant facts, than those he relates. We do not know that there are ; but even so ; figures are definite ; and, granted their authen-ticity, they should be allowed to make their proper impact. The unity achieved already, he says, is greater than any per-son had dreamed possible in so short a time. Twenty-six mission boards have been merged into six, and three weekly papers have become one. In the same way fifteen theological colleges • have been consolidated into six. What is even more surprising, and as most of us would say, cheering, is that 410 congregations have been united into half that number. This means the release of over two hun-dred ministers for work elsewhere. There is a great deal of hesitation in our own country in speaking Of amalgamation ; and it would appear at times as if the only way not to excite undue opposition to any kind of Christian union is to sup-press all reference to the future coming together of small and competing churches. We believe a bolder policy would corn- mend itself. In many villages a mere handful of people in a Methodist chapel is being ministered to by a preacher who has travelled for some miles, and, while he preaches; can hear another small Methodist community singing the last .hymn in their little service. Whatever might be said, or not said, in the interests of prudence, it would take a somewhat

who have weathered more than twice twenty of our summers. But even a pre-judice may not be wholly corrupt. At some time a bids has been created, and in the absence of a progressive education, this bias is a kind of safeguard, and does duty for conviction. At any rate, we are not alarmed at the advent of "the flapper." Most girls of twenty-one have to take their place in the ranks of the world's workers, and share in the hardships of life. And wh,y. they should not have the opportunity ot saying who should repre-sent them in Parliament no one can say.

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Redland Grove, Bristol.

THIS church has recently made another magnificent effort in connection with its renovation and extension scheme. Two years ago a sum of £3,300 was spent in alterations, mainly for the better working of the Sun-day School, in installing a new heating apparatus, and in a thorough redecoration of the whole structure. To-wards that sum £1,800 was • then collected, and the recent effort was made to substantially reduce the out-standing debt. A three days' " Daffodil Fair " was ar-ranged. The lecture room was tastefully decorated with bunting and daffodils, the latter made by the young ladies of the church, and the stalls were loaded with goods. By general consent, the happiest day was the last, the Children's Day, when families intimately asso-ciated with the church were represented on the plat-form by Miss Vera Richards, the opener, by Master Eric Lathwood, the chairman, by Masters David Pepperell and Geoffrey Rider, who supported, and by Miss Rosemary Butler, who received purses amounting to from the Sunday School scfiolars. A fairy play, written by Mrs. Urwin was given by the little ones under her direction, and was well re-ceived. Later in the evening there was great excite-ment when the grand total of £450 was announced.

This amount, added to £550 raised by a similar effort only two years ago, speaks volumes for the zeal and devoted service of the members. It is their deter-mination to wipe out their remaining liabilities at the earliest opportunity.

"The Story of Salem" (Newcastle-on-Tyne).

IN connection with the Easter Jubilee celebrations of Salem Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, a little history has been published tracing the story of the church from its foundation in 1797 until the present day. As a matter of fact, the beginning of the Newcastle Society is lost in pre-New Connexion days. For • years previous to Alexander Kilham's ministry at Brunswick, Newcastle, a separated cause had worshipped at Byker, under the ministry of John Grundell,. the .blind preacher. It is believed that the present Salem society had its origin in this earlier secession, so that the antiquity of the church is greater, possibly, than -in 1797.

Salem is a Conference church, one annual gathering having been held in the former Hood Street Church, which xvill be remembered as the centre of the Barker-Cooke debate of the middle of the nineteenth century. 'Three other Conferences have been held in the present church, which was opened at Easter, 1878.

Among the ministers who have served Salem through-out its course at Manor Chare, Hood Street and Falco-nar Street, were Andrew Lynn, the quaint and power-ful early M.N.C. preacher, Dr. Cooke (during his pre-sidential year), Dr. Townsend, and many others, whose stories in association with Salem are told in this book.

'This little book is published at ninepence, and copies may be had of Mr. T. F. Fairnell, 1 Wolseley Gardens, Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Mr. Wm. Walker, Crewe.

IN the "U.M. Magazine " for January of this year the Rev. T. S. Neal wrote a very interesting descriptive article about the Hightown Church, Crewe. After alluding to the noble band of workers of this church, he writes as follows : " By general consent, the Grand Old Man of Hightown is William Walker. Daddy ' Walker, as he is affectionately described, came to Crewe from the Belper Circuit in 1848. He immediately iden-tified himself with our people, and he has never looked back. He has been a local preacher for 52 years, pew steward for 35 years, and Sunday School secretary for 34 years, and a class leader for practically the whole period of his connection with us."

On March 15th, after a long illness, brother Walker passed peacefully away to engage in the higher service, and to look upon the face of the Saviour he loved so well on earth. On March 19th the funeral took place, and was largely attended by friends from all the churches in the circuit and from other churches in the town. Also representatives from the L.P.M.A., friendlysocieties, co-operative society, foreman and workmen, with whom he had been connected in Crewe works before his retire-ment. Rev. T. S. Neal, addressing the large number of friends in the Hightown Church, before proceeding to the cemetery, spoke very feelingly of the great loss the church had sustained in the passing away of our dear friend. After referring in glowing terms to the great work our brother had accomplished, he went on to speak of the touching and affecting seasons he had had with our dear brother during his illness. . Brother Walker's faith never wavered, and he expressed himself as 'being firm on the foundations upon which he had built, and when nearing the end he exclaimed, " The angels will come and carry me home and I will shout Hallelujah." Said Mr. Neal, this was his triumphant end. The angels came and bore him home, and doubtless he has sung his. Hallelujah. As a church we deeply mourn his loss. His place will be hard to fill. He was admired and respected by all, being loved by young and ,old, and many young people who have passed through our Sunday School and are in different parts of the world Will be thankful that they came under the influence of our departed brother. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Walker (sister of the late Rev. H. Mann) in her bereavement, and the prayers of the church will be that she will be sustained and comforted.

The Queen Pays a Surprise Visit..

HER MAJESTY the Queen did a gracious act recently when she paid a surprise visit to the Salvation Army Shelter for Women in Hanbury Street, London, E. At the Queen's own request no one at the Shelter, or, in fact, no one belonging to the Salvation Army, was aware of her intention to see the building until she actually arrived at Hanbury Street. Hanbury Street Shelter, it must be explained to the uninitiated, is a hostel for paying guests. The charge, however, is so small that many women find shelter there who would otherwise have to spend the night on the streets. Indeed, even though she may be entirely without funds, no woman in need is turned away. Many guests have fived there for years: They are charwomen, hawkers, washers-up in City restaurants, etc. ; and many old-age pensioners—both workers and pensioners being hard-working and respectable, albeit living their whole lives close to privation's edge.

This Shelter is the Army's oldest Women's social Insti-tution, for it was in a room here that Mrs. Bramwell Booth, the pioneer of the Army's work amongst unfor-tunate women, received the first poor woman in distress into a Salvation Army Institution, her daughter Catherine—now Commissioner Catherine Booth, in charge of the women's social operations throughout Great Britain, but then an infant—lying asleep on two chairs while the interview took place. From that small beginning the present all-embracing work has grown. Hanbury Street Shelter itself has annexed what build-ings in the near- vicinity it could, but the accommodation is both insufficient and unsuitable. A new and up-to-date Shelter is hoped for in the near future.

Her Majesty, accompanied by Lady Margaret Arnpthill, Dr. Barry Lambert and Miss Thompson, L.C.C. Inspector, visited the whole of the Institution, and ex-pressed her pleasure at all she saw. She inquired on seeing the tiny room of the officer in charge, "And where do you sleep? " and expressed her satisfaction at the knowledge that she slept on the building. She also commented on the fact that everything was beautifully clean.

About one hundred out of the two hundred and forty-two women accommodated there each night were present, all of whom were delighted at the privilege of seeing Her Majesty face to face. A few shyly answered the questions she put to them. On hearing some of them singing whilst washing their clothes Her Majesty said, " Will you sing to me? " and an old woman of '71, who has been a regular boarder at Hanbury Street for some time, started up " God save our gracious Queen." Throughout the whole inspection Her Majesty showed an understanding and thoughtful interest in the welfare of these, some of her poorest subjects, and all those who were privileged to see her felt that a ray of sunshine had lightened, for one day at least, their sordid and work-laden lives. As Her Majesty was leaving the building her glance fell on a portrait of General Booth. She paused and remarked, "That is your old General. He is wonderful." • It was truly gracious tribute from

• one great soul to another. • VIOLET M. BECKETT.

United Gathering of Heckmondwike Methodists.

AT the invitation of the Wesleyan Church, a united gathering of Primitive and United Methodists assem-bled• in the Wesleyan Sunday School. The audience was very representative of the three Churches. There was a sense of a distinctly Methodist atmosphere throughout. Short informal addresses, in keeping with the homely character of the meeting, were given by Revs. George Oyston (Wesleyan), J. Brace Evans (Primitive Metho-dist), Walter Scott (United Methodist), and Messrs. F. Bedford, A. E. Wormald and A. Pickles, Old-time Methodist hymns were sung with great heartiness. Re-freshments were served, generously provided by a Wes-leyan layman. A similar gathering is to be arranged in the Primitive Methodist and United Methodist schoolrooms. An exchange of pulpits has been fixed for April 15th in the Wesleyan, United Methodist and Primi-tive Methodist churches.

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Stockport.—Over 100 members met in the Wellington Road Church for the Spring meeting. The large attend-ance was very encouraging, and it is hoped the interest shown may continue. Revs. H. Lee, C. H. Goodman and H. E. Hamblin were present and took part in the proceedings. Miss Kate Johnson (treasurer) presided. After mentioning her association as treasurer with the Branch from its inauguration, she proceeded to appeal for the continued help of the members in the cause of missions. She asked for their prayerful sympathy with the Chinese Christians who are bravely and faithfully serving the Churches, though the conditions in China to-day are so unsettled. It was a great pleasure to have Mrs. Robson, of Wilmslow, as the speaker. She and her husband, Dr. Robson, have spent long strenuous years in China doing noble missionary work. Although they have retired from active work there they still are keenly interested and delight in visiting our churches in England, endeavouring to arouse interest in the cause of missions. Mrs. Robson made an eloquent appeal for the missionaries and their work. She told of her per- sonal experiences in China ; of the difficulties of travel twenty years ago ; of the life in the inland towns and the spread of Western ideas in the coastal towns. She mentioned some characteristics of the people, their keen insight into character, and she also dwelt on the devotion and faith of the Chinese Christians. Madame Kathleen Shaw sang, by request, the song "Consecration," and later rendered very sweetly the solo "Thanksgiving." Both songs gave great pleasure. The ladies of Levens-hulme and Wellington Road Churches joined in entertain-ing the members and friends to tea, which was highly appreciated. At the close of the meeting a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to all who had helped to make the meeting a success. The collection amounted to £6 18s.

Grimsby.—The Freeman Street W.M.A. held a most successful annual meeting on March 8th, presided over by Lady Bennett, J.P., a leading Wesleyan of Grimsby, who congratulated the Freeman Street ladies on their energy and their success. The report of the year's work was given by Mrs. Moon, and solos were beautifully sung by Miss Vera Hunt. The speaker was Mrs. Evans, of Yunnan, who paid her third visit to Grimsby (first, in 1914 ; second, in 1924), and has thereby endeared herself yet more to a Grimsby audience. She told of the difficul-ties and the successes of the- work in China ; said that the great trouble was not the revolutionary fighting but the brigands ; and expressed the desire of her husband (Rev. A. Evans) and herself to get back to Yunnan as early as practicable. A well attended tea followed. Mrs. Evans had been the previous day at Market Rasen, and was to go to Louth a few days later ; so that no evening meeting was held. The vote of thanks to Lady Bennett was moved by Mrs. H. G. Whyatt, and at the tea there were many expressions of delight at the address by Mrs. Evans. The financial results were in advance of last year.

Liverpool and North Wales District.—Group meeting. At the kind invitation of the members of the WinVord Branch we' held our Spring Group meeting at the High Street Church, on Wednesday, March 14th. There were present about 125 members and friends of the Winsford, Sandbach, Nantwich, Barnton, Edleston Road, Crewe, and Hightown, Ciewe, branches. Mrs. Naylor, of Sand-bach, presided. Rev. Sydney Jones, of Liverpool, gave a most inspiring address, made most interesting by his cellection of Chinese curios. At the close of the meet-ing a vote of condolence was passed to our District president, Mrs. Bellwood. Mrs. 0. Dodd, assisted by the ladies of the church, provided an excellent tea. We offer our sincere thanks to all who helped' to make the meeting such a success.

Oldham (Union Street).—The visit of Mrs. Evans, on Thursday, March 15th, was a very great, joy to our mem-bers, it will never be forgotten, and it will produce good results. Mrs. Bluck presided over an excellent gather-ing of members and friends in the afternoon, and Mrs. Evans cast a spell over the meeting as she told with pic-turesque charm and vividness of her experiences amongst our Chinese sisters. The members are all eager to see and hear Mrs. Evans again. Their interest is quickened. There was happy fellowship at the tea table. - The tea was generously provided by a few members, so that all the income should go to the W.M.A. funds. ItIrs. Evans gave another delightful address to a larger gathering in the evening, paid a flying visit to the Quarterly meeting of the circuit on Saturday, and spoke to the meeting a fine missionary message.

DR. J. H. RITSON, senior secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, left London on Friday on his way to Jerusalem for the official opening of the Bible House by Lord Plumer in the Holy City. On arriving at Marseilles Dr. RitSon was met by Mr. Axel Welin, a member of the Committee, who is also to be present at the ceremony. Whilst he is in Jerusalem, Dr. Ritson will attend the International Missionary Conference, which is to meet on the Mount of Olives under the chair-manship of Dr. John Mott.

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Centenary Celebrations and President's Visit to Lower Darwen.

IN 1628 a small school—the Row School—was built in Lower Darwen for the use of " the people called Methodists." This building has long since been super-seded, and is now transformed into cottages.

In 1928, to celebrate the centenary of this first Metho-dist building in the village, special services were held, at which the President was preacher and speaker. The celebrations commenced with a rally of past and present friends of church and school. After tea a concert was given by the Crescent Concert Party, of Colne, and Mr. R. Trafford of Blacko. The chair was taken by Mrs. W. Livesey, the senior member of the church, and one whom it is ever a privilege to honour. Mrs. Livesey was supported on the platform by other valued veterans in Mrs. M. J. Haworth (senior Sunday School teacher) and Messrs. John Green and Richard Baron.

At the services on Sunday, the Rev. R. Pyke dealt with great themes. The President's sermons created a deep impression by their suggestiveness, eloquence and appeal. A centenary school rally was held in the after-noon, at which the President spoke of the treasured heritage of the Church and its challenge to the present age. Rev. S. J. ‘Adie (Great Harwood) also spoke, and others taking part were Mr. A. W. Crook and Rev. Frank G. Stafford (chairman).

Mr. Frank Harrison, president of the Blackburn Free Church Council, presided over the Monday evening meeting, supported by the Revs. W. Horne (C.' of E.), A. Myers and W. M. Mattinson (Wesleyan), Rev. G. W. Stacey (Darwen), Pastor E. A. Dawson (Lynwood), and Rev. F. G. Stafford. A powerful speech by the Presi-dent on " Church Problems and Possibilities," closely gripped the attention of the audience, and lifted the gathering into the atmosphere of revival. Our hearts burned within us. Snow, lay on the surrounding hills, but within us was the warm glow of consecration.

We thank God for the President and for his visit to one of the village causes of Methodism.

Great Temperance Crusade. Appeal for One Million more Total

Abstainers. A MOVEMENT was initiated at the autumnal Conference

of the United Kingdom Band of Hope Union at Chelten-ham, having for its object a Great Temperance Crusade, intended to secure the enrolment of at least one million additional total abstainers, adult and juvenile. It was decided to take immediate and energetic action in so promising a direction.

A leading feature of the Crusade will be a house-to-house canvass, during which literature will be distributed and opportunity afforded for both children and adults to enrol themselves as total abstainers.

A very considerable amount of influential support -has already been promised.

The Crusade will • certainly be carried forward energetically in view of the- fact that its success would constitute an outstanding epoch in the history of the Temperance Movement in Great Britain.

Sir George Paish, the Treasurer of the Union, is appealing for a- fund of £10,000 to enable the scheme to be carried to a successful issue. Over £1,000 of this sum has already been promised, and in addition, a generous friend of the movement, who prefers to remain anonymous, has agreed to give 10 per cent. on all sums raised up to •10,000.

The Band of Hope movement has a record of eighty years' service behind it, and it has carried through similar crusades on several previous occasions with very marked success. ,Mr. Angus Watson, J.P. Newcastle, recently assumed the Presidency of the

J.P., ; Mr.

Williani Bingham, J.P., is the chairman of the Executive ; and the Secretary is Mr. P. Wilson Raffan, ex-M.P. for Leigh and North Edinburgh. Its chief offices are at 59 and 60 Old Bailey, London, and it has agenices all over the United Kingdom.

Central Church, Cleckheaton.

THE " Church Manual " for 1928 is an interesting yearly booklet containing a list of church members, with the date of admission, a list of districts for visitation with the names of the visitors attached, all of whom we assume are associated with the church—a most excel-lent piece of work—balance-sheets of various organiza-tions and church officials. The pastor (Rev. J. E. Langley) who has exercised a very acceptable and use-ful ministry in this church • for a number of years, reminds his people of the nature and ideal of the church, and that the jubilee will be celebrated in 1929, and closes his letter with a motto : " Hats off to the past ; Coats off to the future."

Derby United Christian Council.

AT the yearly Council meeting, held on the 13th inst., in the Derby Cathedral vestry, the Rev. H. Robson, of Becket Street Church, was elected chairman for the current year. He succeeds the Rev. Canon Ham, vicar of the Cathedral Church. •The purpose of the Council is to render articulate the Christian conscience of the community. The Council is composed of twenty clergy and thirty laymen and laywomen, elected by the Ruri-decanal Chapter and the Free Church Council, respec-tively. Mr. Robson is doing good work in Derby. At the recent March Quarterly meeting he was unanimously Invited to remain, in the circuit till 1929. The invitation Was accepted.

Quarterly Meetings. Brighouse, Park.—Rev. H. W. Beecher Chapman

presided. The treasurer's statement was accepted. Numerical returns showed the membership of the churches in the circuit to be 471—a decrease of 6 on the quarter. Very encouraging spiritual reports were read, and a very helpful conversation ensued. The Trust schedules, Young People's statistics, and the local preachers' reports were accepted and approved. Ar- rangements were made for the May District Meetings to be held this year at the Park Church, Brighouse. Mr. W. H. Howe and Mr. Denham were elected as dele- gates. Mr. W. H. Howe was nominated by the circuit as a representative to the Annual Conference. Various Connexional matters were dealt with.

Burnley.—Rev. H. James presided. Numerical re-turns showed 1,075 members—an increase of 22 on the year. Accounts showed a balance in hand of 10s. The Trust accounts for the circuit, in which there are eleven churches, showed a total Trust debt of £7,974 14s. 10d. Representatives to the District Meet- ing : Messrs. J. W. Holden, C. Oldham, W. Brown, J. T. Pollard, Mrs. Layfield and Mrs. T. Proctor. Mr. W. Hall was appointed representative to the Annual Conference. The Young People's schedule showed 2,192 scholars and 383 teachers in the circuit.

Cardiff, Newport Road.—,Held at Newport Road, with the Rev. W. J. Southern in the chair. There was a good attendance of representatives and a fine spirit charac- terized the meeting throughout. The following items are selected from a very full agenda. Mr. D. Roderick, of the Cathays Terrace Church, was placed on the cir-cuit plan at the first stage of probation as a local preacher. Collections for the Sustentation Fund were reported as being slightly In advance of last year. Appeals were made for College and other Connexional funds. The young people's secretary reported that the recent united rally at Barry had been an unqualified success, all the schools in the Cardiff and Barry circuits being strongly represented and participating in a remarkable demonstra-tion. The Y.P. schedule revealed an increase of 39 scholars for the year. Arrangements were confinmed for a united convention at Diamond Street on April 25th, when the President of the Conference has promised to be present. The following brethren will represent the cir-suit at the District meeting in May : Revs. W. J. Southern and A. H. Nicholas, Messrs. C. Marshall, T. T. Hosking, W. D. Baker and W. G. Cumming, the alternatives being J. F. Proud and W. Watkins. The numerical statement shows 456 full members, a decrease on the year of 3 members There have been many removals and losses by death. The Rev. F. A. Pye, of Carlisle, was invited to succeed the Rev. A. H. Nicholas in 1929. The spiritual reports from the churches were full of encouragement, revealing a great deal of con-sistent activity in the societies, and expressed great hope for the future. The Newport Road Trust Board reported that during the year they had received a legacy from the executors of the estate of the late Mrs. T. B. Saul of £500, to be invested for the benefit of the New port Road Trust Estate. They also reported a most generous gift, also for investment, of £1,000 from Mrs. Robert Bird. The meeting expressed its grateful appre-ciation in reference to both announcements, its sense of profound gratitude for the abiding interest and devoted service of Mrs. Robert Bird, and adopted suitable resolu-tions relating, to these benefactions. Alderman C. H. Bird, J.P., briefly and feelingly replied to these expres-sions of appreciation.

Halifax West.—Held at Queen's Road, with the Rev. W. T. Nicholson presiding. Resolutions of sympathy were passed with friends who have been bereaved, and

with others who are ill. Mr. J. A. Edge, B.Sc., having satisfactorily passed the usual examination, was re-ceived as a fully-accredited local preacher, and Mr. J. Sutcliffe was advanced another quarter on trial. The treasurer's statement showed a balance in hand of £25. Messrs. F. Haigh, A. Riley and Mrs. Webster were elected representatives to the District Meeting. The membership returns were 491, an increase of 7 on the year. Mr. J. D. V. Mackintosh was nominated for Con-ference representative. The Sunday School returns showed 563 scholars—a decrease of 27.

Huddersfield, high Street.—Rev. F. H. Chambers, O.B.E., presided. Expressions of sympathy were ex-tended to the Rev. F. W. Steward in his sad bereave-ment, and also to the Rev. R. H. Wooldridge and Mr. Joe Heeley, at the illnesses of Mrs. Wooldridge and Mrs. Heeley. Revs. E. Hardy and B. H. Reed were each granted a perfect certificate. A communication was re-ceived from the Buxton Road , Wesleyan Circuit, invi-ting representatives from the High Street Circuit to ,join them in fellowship at their Quarterly Meeting, and it was unanimously agreed to accept the invita-tion, also to give the Wesleyan friends a most cordial invitation to attend the next Quarterly Meeting at High Street. The various schedules for the District Meeting were presented and received. Increased sub-scriptions for missions was reported by Mr. Frank Cooper, mission secretary, and he was thanked for his faithful services in the circuit on behalf of missions. The numerical statement showed 981 members, 03 on trial, being an increase of 25 members, and a decrease of 11 on trial. The financial statement showed a debit balance of •46 7s. 2d., and it was resolved to increase the assessments by 5 per cent for four quarters, so as to put the circuit funds in order. Representatives were elected to attend the District Meeting. The Rev. F. H. Chambers was elected to represent the Circuit at the 1928 Conference. A good number of delegates from the various churches attended.

Huddersfield, Lindley.—The Quarterly Meeting was held at Slaithwaite, Rev. Wm. Hall presiding over a moderate attendance. The numerical returns showed • a slight increase in membership, and the treasurer's state- ment.indicated a balance in hand of £32 11s. Mr. Joe Whiteley gave the report on the Trust estates, which arc evidently in a prosperous condition. Mr. Oliver Smith presented the Young People's report, which gave much food for thought, as decreases were reported in some departments, though some members spoke in an optimistic vein about the future. The chairman appealed for private subscriptions to various Connexional funds. The following were appointed to attend the May Dis-trict Meeting : Messrs. Ben Brook, C. E. Brook, Percy Crowther and Tom Dyson. Mr. C. K. Taylor, of Pad-dock, was nominated as delegate to Conference. It was announced that Rev. Geo. Bennett, of Birmingham, would succeed Rev. W. J. Smith, at Wellhouse, in 1929. The spiritual reports from the churches were received and adopted. The meeting heartily congratula-ted Mr. Percy Crowther on being returned unopposed as a member of the West. Riding County Council. An excellent tea was afterwards served by the Slaithwaite friends.

Liverpool South.—Rev. Reuben Key presided. The membership returns showed a net increase of 5, and the spiritual reports from each church were of a satis-factory nature. Mrs. Key had been instrumental in the formation of a branch of the W.M.A. at Garston, Mrs. Gregson being appointed secretary. The contribu-tions to the College Fund were slightly in advance of the previous year. Consideration was given to the Con-nexional communications. Representatives to District Meeting : Messrs. R. Springhall and N. Gregson, with Messrs. Llew Jones and W. Stansfield as alternatives.

138 THE UNITED METHODIST. March 2 1928

Idle Talk. PLUTARCH, perhaps the greatest of the classical

biographers, once observed : " It is always in the most distinguished achievements that men's virtues or vices may be best discerned, but very often an action of small note, or short saying, or jest, shall determine a personal character more than the greatest speeches of the most important battles." A celebrated Jewish Rabbi also said : " Even the idle talk of a good man ought to be regarded ; the most superfluous things he says are always of some value." We may be sure of this : words that are the spontaneous products of a man's life give an index to the character, and by character we shall be judged.

In apostolic days the churches at Ephesus and Colossx had allowed speech to become unreliable and loose. Tittle-tattle, back-bitings, the repetition of untrue things were the vogue. Reformation was neces-sary, as much for the sake of others as for themselves. That was a fine resolve the Psalmist made : " I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress." Plutarch was right. Idle talk in any form, apart from the maxim laid down by the Rabbi, is a dangerous practice. All need beware of it. Yet, how fond most folk are of " just talking." To be deprived of speech would be a terrible thing. We pity those who need to communicate by means of the fingers, or hands, or by other signs. There are many forms of speech. It is almost beyond dispute that animals possess the power to communicate through sound. The raising of the Tower of Babel was an old-time attempt to account for the diversity of tongues. It has great significance. A common form of speech might be a blessing to the nations—a good thing' if common folk could . better understand each other through the medium of the tongue ; 'if, as they gripped- the hand, looked into the face, or caught the smile, they could more easily know what the spoken word conveyed. A grand thing, indeed, if Europe or the world could be saved from the calamity of war by this means. Esperantists may be building better than they know. Broadcasting, too, may yet prove an inestimable boon, effecting sane and sound international relation-ships.

But speech, whenever and wherever employed, should be lifted above merely Idle Talk. Reasonable creatures are those who can speak. Conversely, those who can speak are reasonable. Human speech ought, therefore, to be intelligent ; and to speak intelligently does not mean the 'language employed will always be dull. It will be full of wit and humour, sometimes. Two men walking through the East End, stood before a synagogue. Pat challenged Mike by saying as he pointed to Hebrew characters over the doorway : "Ye can't read that I " "No," replied Midke, "but if I'd my flute, I could play it." Humour will also creep in unawares. This happened recently when a councillor made a "spoonerism by referring to his retirement as an oppertime tune instead of an opportune time. Never- theless, humour apart, intelligent speech is the safe- guard against that which is listless, haphazard and with-out point, into which many drift, whether in "neigh- bourly talk " at garden-wall, over afternoon tea in drawing-room, in business house, market-place or street, where men rub shoulder to shoulder—indeed, anywhere and everywhere, even in public address, to say nothing about church "business " meetings..

Speech, too, should be full of purpose, and, we might add, possess tone. As much depends upon conveyance as upon intelligence. A leading daily told recently of a request made by a mother to the British Broadcasting Corporation. Would it be possible, it was asked, for a particular announcer, who has made an impression upon thousands by the way he says "Good-night," to be at the microphone on Sunday night, that he might bring corn- fort to one who was passing over? The letter, blurred by a mother's tears, was carried to the announcer, who was - off duty. He gave up his night off and returned to Savoy Hill. 'Good-night everybody, GOOD- NIGHT." The words came as clearly as ever through the ether, although he only thought of one that night. "Good-night," said the dying girl out there among his million listeners. It was good-night and good-bye. She never spoke again. TONE, in addition to saying what we mean, and meaning what we say. When referring to sorrow, pain, sin or death, in the language of Francis Thompson, we should see " our tone is fresh with dewy pain always." Again, when speaking of one another, we should, more than ever, guarrl against Idle Talk. Years ago, in a certain office, my eyes fastened upon a neatly printed card. It was displayed so that men of businesS, entering, might see it. It read : " Before speaking evil of anyone, ask yourself the fol-lowing questions :

"Is it TRUE? " "Is it KIND? "Is it NECESSARY? "

How often words like these are heard : "They say ' So-and-so ' has done this thing or that, or, is about to do this thing or that." Surely, the language of the gossip-monger ; and nothing so much as gossip breeds the lie. The Victorians would often rebuff the carrier of gossip by saying : "They say are the first words of a lie." If we "speak the truth in love," our speech con-cerning others and in every relation will be reliable. Otherwise, "Silence is golden."

But more, a thing may be true, yet to repeat it, not kind. It is kind words that "never die." The unkind as much as the untrue word can defame, wound, or hurt another—perhaps more, even, than does actual moral lapse or physical blow. We should not forget "He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Be ye, there-fore, merciful, as your Father also is merciful:" Says Longfellow

"1 shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth I know not where ;

I breathed a song into the air, It fell to earth I know not where ;

Long, long afterward, in an oak, I found the arrow still unbroke, And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend."

How true, also : "Boys flying kites haul in their white-winged birds,

But you can't do that when you're flying words." And, if concerning others it is not always kind to

speak that which may be true, then it can scarcely ever be necessary, voluntarily, to do it. It is more necessary to speak of the good we see—kind to virtues, blind to faults. One of the greatest hindrances to personal piety and Christian character—that which eats out the heart and soul of true religion—is an unrestrained and un-chastened exercise of the tongue. To banish empty talk (talk relevant to nothing in particular, 'gossip about a neighbour's concerns and arrangements, little' pro-fanesses of expression, and the like) and leave only such speech as was instructive, purposeful and pleasant, or even amusing (for Words of innocent' wit and humour are not idle words), would mean a vast amount of moral and spiritual mischief swept away as so much rubbish. By the effort men would be introduced into the atmos-phere of holiness, finding themselves unable to effect such a clearance without constant mindfulness of the Presence of God.

Beware of Idle Talk. " And I say unto you that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." REUBEN KEY.

Methodist Union. THE Executive appointed by the United Committee

of representatives of the Wesleyan, Primitive and United Methodist Conferences met at the Central Buildings, Westminster, on Tuesday, March 13th. The Rev. Dr, J. Scott Lidgett presided.

Reference was made by the Chairman to the loss sus-tained by the Christian Church as .a whole in the passing away of the Rev. Dr. Shakespeare. The deep interest which Dr. Shakespeare took in the cause of Christian Union and the great influence he exerted is well known. The Committee stood in silence as a token of respect and a message of sympathy was sent to Mrs. Shakespeare.

"The chief business of the Executive was the considera-tion of the revised form of the agreement which had been reached at the last meeting. The Wesleyan Methodist Conference, in both its sessions, ' having confirmed the Provisional Legislation in favour of the Scheme for Methodist Union,' declared that the Union of the three Methodist Churches is now the avowed policy of ' the Conference. Both sessions of the Conference instructed

the committee to consider during the year whether any method of approach to Union can be devised which may lead to greater unanimity."

The Executive at its previous meeting had passed a resolution by 67 votes to 1 which cordially approved the general principles of the proposals that had been pre-pared by the Wesleyan Committees, and appointed a sub-committee to consider and draft more carefully the details. The proposals provide that authority should be given by the Wesleyan Methodist Conference of 1928 to obtain the Enabling Bill., Both the other Conferences have already given the necessary 75 per cent majorities. The vote by which the Act thus obtained shall be put into force should not be taken by the three Conferences until, 1931—the uniting Conference to meet in 1932 and the United Conference in 1933, unless general consent is obtained for an earlier date. The' chief business of the Executive on Tuesday was the consideration of the report of its sub-committee.

Before the report was examined in detail the question was raised as to whether a sub-title should be added to the name of the Church and that it should read " The Methodist Church, incorporating the Wesleyan, Primitive and United Methodist Churches." The suggestion was made on the grounds of sentiment, but much more from a legal point of view, based upon certain occurrences in connection with the United. Church of Canada. Sir R. Newbald Kay explained that the legal point was covered by provisions already inserted in the Enabling Bill.

The question was also raised as to whether the Church could obtain the proprietary right to use the word " Methodist." Certain recent experiences had shown the importance of this point. It was decided that upon these and other matters of phrasing counsel's advice should be taken.

The report of the sub-committee was then examined clause by clause. The chief alterations made were matters of re-arrangement of the various clauses and also the substitution of the word " areas " for "districts " in Connection with the work of the proposed district corn-mittees. The practical difficulties arising from the fact that the districts of the three Churches are not co-terminous and that the plans for the amalgamation of the districts are not yet complete have thus .been over- come. Considerable discussion took place over the phrasing of the clause providing for the consideration of the question of overlapping. It was explained that there was no intention to contravene the direction of the Conferences that local amalgamations would only take place with the consent of those concerned in the localities. Phraseology was adopted to avoid misunderstanding on this point. Emphasis was laid upon the fact that the advancement of the spiritual life and the evangelistic work of the Church are the main purpose of Union. Certain clauses were re-arranged to give greater emphasis to this aim.

A sub-committee was appointed to redraft some of the phraseology and also to prepare the plans concerning the committees to be set up in the provincial areas.

The sitting of the Committee was prolonged beyond

the appointed hour and Dr. Lidgett was succeeded in the chair by the Rev. F. L. Wiseman.

A proposal was made that prior to the vote of 1931 the question should be submitted to the Synods, " Is the Church now ripe for Union? " An amendment was moved that the question should be submitted to the Denominational Committees, but the proposal was with-drawn. The amendment was also withdrawn as being unnecessary. There was a strong feeling expressed, especially by the representatives of the Primitive Metho-dist and United Methodist Churches, against anything that appeared to suggest further delay beyond the pro-posals.

The Rev. J. J. Johnston gave notice of a motion, which as there was no time for the Executive to discuss, he would raise in the United Committee, that in the Enabling Bill provision should be made for justice to be done to those who had conscientious objections to Methodist Union.

The meeting opened and closed with prayer. The committee was entertained to lunch by Mr. R. Fletcher.

E. ALDOM, FRENCH.

SAMUEL HORTON.

HENRY SMITH.

The Present Outlook of Protestant Europe.

THE monthly missionary reunion of the World's Evan-gelical Alliance, held at the Alliance House, Russell Square, on Thursday afternoon, was devoted to the con-sideration of some aspects of the present outlook of Protestant Europe and our debt and duty to the Evan-gelical Churches of the Continent. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. Chalmers Lyon, M.A. who gave par-ticulars of an outstanding case in which the W.E.A. had intervened in Italy in the interests of evangelical believers imprisoned simply on account of their faith. That kind of service had been rendered again and again, and still needed to be done ; in fact, the Alliance was actually concerned at the present moment in cases of this kind. Work of this nature was not such as to call for anything in the way of the blowing of trumpets, but had to be done quietly and discreetly and with care and caution. The Alliance also laid itself out for the prac-tical help of those who were concerned in the forward-ing of definite evangelical 'work in Europe.

The general secretary (Mr. H. Martyn Gooch) referred to the case of a Protestant woman in 'Spain who was thrown into prison and kept there for months without trial, and finally sentenced to-two years' penal' servitude and deprivation of civil rights. The W.E.A. had been instrumental in putting forward , an appeal, but the decision was that the judgment must stand, and the woman concerned was still in prison, although the Alliance was hoping yet, that an appeal to the King of Spain for a free pardon might meet with success. Another case was cited of a deaconesses's home in Poland, in connection with which hundreds of sisters were at work in various parts of the country. An attempt was made to secure the discontinuance of the use of this important. •building as a training home for Protestant deaconesses and for its transformation into a Romanist convent. Fortunately such an outrageous injustice had been prevented. Mr. Gooch pointed out that the W.E.A. (British organization) was in the closest touch with the leading evangelical workers in almost every country in Europe. He then proceeded to exhibit a number of. new lantern lectures depicting scenes in the work of the W.E.A. on the Continent.

H. J. C.

A Handy Kalendar-Blotier.

So many appreciations were received last year from ministers and church workers that Messrs. Maile and Son, Ltd., of Euston Road, have again published their handy Kalendar-Blotter in a new form for 1928. The front cover shows an artistic reproduction of the Ceno-taph, and the blotter, which consists altogether of 28 pages, will be found invaluable for the study or vestry table.

The edition is strictly limited, and those desirous of a copy are advised to make application (enclosing 3d. stamps for postage) at once to the Secretary, Maile and Son, Ltd., 367 Euston Road, London, N.W.1.

Births, Marriages, Deaths. NOTICES of Births, Marriages, Deaths, etc.. are inserted at the

uniform price of 28., unless they exceed 30 words, in which case 6d.extra for every eight words or under is charged. Notices, together with Remittances. should reach the office of the UNITED METHODIST. 12 Farringdon Avenue, London, E.C.4., not later than Tuesday, 9 a.m.

REPORTS of Marriages, etc., intended for the Editor, MUST be accompanied by a Arefiaid notice for advertisement columns.

DEATHS. KELLETT.—On March 15th, 1928, at Beech Lawn,

Audenshaw, May, daughter of Councillor James Kellett, J.P., and the late Margaret Howe Kellett, in her 41st year.

" Victory."

WALKER.—On March 15th, 1928, at 9 Alice Street, Crewe, William Walker, aged 80 years. Interred in

Crewe Cemetery, March 19th, 1928.

M ACKENZIE.—On March 8th, 1928, at 137 High Street, Eckington, Sheffield, Mary Maria, the dearly-beloved

mother of Sister Ethel Mackenzie. Interred March 12th, 1928.

WEBBER.—On Saturday, February 25th, 1928, at 11 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Caroline Webber, widow of

Rev. Thomas Webber, in her 89th year,

March 22; 1928

THE UNITED METHODIST. 139

"A Circuit Minister on the Wing." In the Temple. BY REV. J. E. MACKINTOSH.

FOREIGN Mission Anniversaries among the Methodists occur in the roughest weather of the year, and • there are few Methodist ministers who have not absorbed the delights and tasted the disadvantages of missionary deputation work.

Real live missionaries being scarce, many circuits and churches are glad of the " District " arrangement by which ordinary circuit ministers are circulated in order to serve neighbouring churches and circuits other than their own. For nearly a week, beginning on the Sun- day, the visiting minister is often treading on entirely new ground, meeting strangers, and making new, and sometimes, life-long friends. A first-time visit leaves vivid impressions, and often _lasting one-s.

Take the writer's own experiences of a deputation week in a circuit of many churches, nestling or trying to nestle, on the exposed hillsides of a well-known York-shire town.

The mission- treasurer's car transferred the deputation from his own town to the morning rendezvous, twelve miles distant. There were no trains, trams or 'buses suitable at that time on Sunday morning. There was a little uncertainty in the mind of the deputation at the beginning of • the adventure. Addresses on the motive, philosophy, value, obligation of Foreign Missions would serve for week-nights, but somehow a sermon—with missionary implications—seems to meet the situation better at the Sunday services. With a real missionary, fresh from the field, it is different. He should tell his own story, recount his own experiences every time. It is the "Acts of the Apostles," by an apostle. Other men can preach as good and telling a sermon as himself—perhaps a better. But he has got the real missionary goods. That by the way.

But the deputation knows nothing of his morning's congregation—its personnel, its numbers, its interest or otherwise in Foreign Missions, the size of the building. He is wise enough to take with him alternative dis-courses which he thinks may fit the occasion, and leaves himself open to decide by observation which sermon he should preach. Still, it is rather a near thing, and a thing demanding a little nerve, when the last verse of the hymn before the sermon has arrived before the final decision is made. Then it has to be made. " All's well that ends well," when the message is approved and ap-preciated. After all, congregations are patient and long-suffering communities.

The lot of the missionary deputation sometimes, if he should escape a juvenile missionary meeting, falls in a pleasant place, on a Sunday afternoon. He is taken in a luxurious car to a luxurious home, from the win-dows of which far-stretching vistas of hills and dales can be seen. Good for him and the churches that the experience is not too frequent ! He lives at the rate of some thousands a year for four or five hours. He is cheered by the experience of finding unspoilt and loyal Methodists whose success in business has not clamped their interest in foreign missions, nor decreased their loyalty to their own church and Denomination.

He dines sumptuously, makes the nearer ac-quaintance of the family, exchanges ideas on things in general, retires to read Galsworthy, meditate and snooze until called for tea. Tea over, he is swept of to his evening duties in his kindly host's car. The morning experience has decided the evening sub-ject, and though the audience is of a very different kind, the same sermon serves. Then, as Pepys would say, " Home," by tramcar and jolting 'bus, " and to bed."

As the twelve miles intervening before home is reached are obliterated, the deputation has time to ponder the days's proceedings.

The choicest gem of the day's experience he decides• is his meeting of the 912 year old supernumerary minis-ter. Perhaps the deputation's vanity was a little touched by the veteran's summing-up of- the sermon as " original." He was certainly moved to admiration at the vitality, youthfulness and modernity of this minis-terial nonagenarian who not only comes to worship as "his custom " is, without causing fuss or wonder, but, as an occasional diversion—for he hardly seems to need it as a restorative goes for a few weeks to Blackpool, almost hoping for wild weather, for, he avers, the more physically Uncomfortable the weather of breezy Black-pool makes him, the more invigorated he feels when he returns home. Actually he has not quite the longest period of service to his credit of any living minister, as such, but he may probably claim to be the oldest living minister in the Denomination. If 912 •can be beaten, and by anyone in such fine fettle, it would be a joy to have word of it.

In the conversation and chaff after service,'it emerged that the attainment of a century was to be marked by a public dinner.

With an English tongue in his head, the deputation went forth by train and train to find his little Monday night assembly. Information is readily given by tram-car conductors, with a friendliness and patience and an accuracy, too, that makes the adventurer grateful. Tea in a café in an adjacent town leads to an interest-ing conversation evoked by a neighbour's provocative remark, " You parsons are creating a lot of trouble, what with your Anglo-Catholicism and your new Prayer Beek " Better alive than dead, we concluded, even if it be about vestments and the " Real Presence." But much better be alive in more fruitful ways of Chris-tian service.

The best-directed deputation on a lonely' road—not a soul to ask—with a driving wind casting wet drizzle into the face and dimming the glasses, must halt and ponder his way. The umbrella had better have been left at home for the use it is against the gale's force beyond the streets of houses. The puddles are splashed through with an unuttered thanksgiving that the leggings were hunted out from the attic cupboard, where they had long lain under the delusion that they were superannuated.

How vivid that ten minutes' adventure is !• Was it' I-IymN : "0 love of God, how strong and true."

only .ten minutes?. It might have been a little cameo- PRAYER : Forgive me that I have so often misunder- life of itself. Almost pitch darkness ; •a swinging iron stood Thee in Thy dealings, both of mercy and of judg-gate of a pasture field clanging against the stone gate- ment. I have thought felicity could come through post and the howling wind in the. teleg,raph•wires making • self-will. I have thought of judgment as a thing of minor melody. Then an open gate leading into a grave- dread. I have failed to hate evil, and have feared only yard is attained, and in the background looms a gloomy, exposure and condemnation. I have cared much what unlit building, in dim outline a very spectre of a church. my fellow mortals thought of me, but little what Thou Inside the gate and graveyard wall there is a slippery, didst think. Help me better to know and more deeply clayey mound, upon which is a wooden erection, which to revere Thee; to hate only sin, and to fear only that it is hoped may be a notice-board, containing informa- right should not be done. Amen.

Lion for which the deputation is beginning to long. The. Psalm xcvi.•11, 13 :

deputation climbs, clinging to the rails, and reads for " Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice ;

his encouragement the words—for it is a " wayside Before the Lord, for He cometh . pulpit "—" Don't worry. It may never happen ! .'" For He cometh to judge the earth :• '

He slithers carefully down the clayey bank, out at the • He shall judge the world with righteousness,

gate, and on—but not far, for, - over the way, and just And 'the peoples with His - truth." a hundred yards on, the little company awaits him.

- Little company ! And yet in it .there is a deputy- Joy is here grounded on the fact of judgment, which

mayor of a big town, and 'a councillor, and a fine old - we have thought of as an awesome thing, associating man with a long-service record at the local church, and it with the " worm .that dieth not," the " fire that is a cultured young man as missions secretary, and a not quenched," the " closed door," and the "outer dark- promising probationary minister, and, of course, as ness." But if it be true that there can be neither safety

always, some loyal.. women. • nor felicity, save as there isjustice and -equity, may not

It is sometimes suggested that virile men interested the psalmist be right? We rejoice in the uprightness in the world's affairs, are ' leaving the churches more of our king, the incorruptibility of our judges, the im-and more severely alone. Well, \ vherever the deputa- partiality of our administration. We sleep none the tion goes, to the churches, small and large on these worse since the League of Nations was established and

Yorkshire hillsides, he finds in the little companies of the International Court of Justice. Why . not go the missionary enthusiasts, men who are taking their part whole length.and 'rejoice in the great fact of judgment?

in the public life of the towns. A director of a famous Judgment and Human Good.

First Division football club, that hopes again . to head The feeling of many about judgment arises from pre- the league and win the cup served as host at the second occupation with its punitive side. There is a • punitive gathering visited by the deputation. side, but it is not the only side, nor is it the (Treater

Missionary deputations who are prevailed upon by so- one. There is a statue in the Louvre, which represents licitous and hospitable hostesses to bring their wives to' NeMesis as a. maiden bearing a horn of plenty. My

tea and to the missionary meeting might do well to first thought, on seeing it, was, " Here is a mistake.." warn their wives as to the vagaries and violence of My second was that, though the statue did not convey wintry weather in exposed places. the idea of retributive justice usually associated with this

Nothing, of course, can daunt a really truly minister's Greek divinity, it did admirably set forth the thought, wife, and there is much to attract her in the invitation not usually borne in mind, that justice is the foundation to the distant manse, where notes may be compared and. of all well-being. The very name suggests this. Nein() confidences may be exchanged,- and reminiscences of means to deal out, appOrtion, assign, without reference mutual friendship may be recollected. There is the to the nature of what is apportioned or assigned. The glow, often, of a .first-time acquaintance, though names sculptor, evidently, viewed Nemesis, not as the Avenger, have been familiar for many years. but rather as the Distributor to men, of blessing equally

But' the glow within is apt to change to the gloom. with cursing. Justice, in this view of her, bears, not a and soak and howl without, and the best Sunday hat, sword, but a horn, whence conies the fruits of the if not carried off. irrevocably in the darkness, as the deeds people do,' whether in heedfulness or heedlessness.

deputation's wife's was in this particular instance., may Of course, there are anomalies. Blindness dogs the be soaked and ruined beyond further wear. If the lost steps of vice, but also those of the lover of learning. hat is accompanied by the further calamity of broken The servant of good causes may become more painfully glasses, it begins to appear that the previous night way- prostrate than the jaded worldling.

side pulpit prophecy was a bit over assuring, not to say Some, perplexed by such things, find rest in a con- inaccurate. Incidents of a refreshing kind at the mis- ception of judgment which is little more than the reflex sionary -meetings warm the heart of the deputation. action of sin. " It can't be that the Lord will .lay sin References .to towns where he has travelled, or with to our account," said Miss Cassy when urging Uncle which he is familiar bring friendly and wistful inquiries Tom to kill Legree. " No," said Uncle Tom, " but that from those who cherish happy recollections of the towns won't keep ds from growing wicked." There is a reflex in which they once lived or were brought up. Notes atcion of sin ; but there is something more. are compared, and persons and neighbourhoods are re-' Some take refuge in the thought of a future judg- called. ment that will remedy the defects of the one now pro-

In returning thanks,' local ministers and officers get ceeding.• a comforting pat on the back, which cheers them on..

Judgment and the Sinner. "Our minister," said one of the laymen, in thanking the host and deputation; "is an all-round man. He can The thing to remember is that judgment, future and preach, he can play cricket, he. can play golf, he can present, is one. It is now proceeding, and it operates play billiards, and he can play a fiddle." more nicely than we think. Our newspapers publish

He had played in a duet to help - to make. up the at from time to time lists of crimes in which the criminals tractive programme of music, and the chairman pOinted are not brought.. to book. The lists are not really long. out that it was the " second fiddle " the minister had Most criminals are detected here and now. In the long played for once. run all are detected. Always there is a point at which

One other pleasant discovery. When interest in mis-: the sinner meets God. sions is linked up• with the possession of a private car,' A murder trial is a .dreadful thing. But when the the deputation may travel with a mission secretary or fight is ended and the guilt brought home, there is a treasurer to his most lonely and distant appointment feeling as if a load were lifted. judge, jury, counsel oblivious of storm and wind and darkness. Circuits' all feel it. Even the criminal feels it in his heart of please note. And yet, would not the car obliterate the hearts. It is better to be judged and suffer, than to adventure and spoil the charm and joy of the afterward, sin and get off. fireside recollection? In regard to future judgment, we might wisely think

J. B. BitooKs. less of a great spectacular event, than of an immediate 'dealing of God with our souls. " We are not our own masters," says one, "in going. out of this world. Yet

Sunday Defence Cainpaign. our going is not without its just and holy method. Our place and lot in the life which is beyond must be de- t A SPECIAL, series. of Sunday Defence meetings, under ermined righteously, in accordance with the life we

the auspices of the Imperial Alliance for the Defence of. have lived thus far, that the next stage in our exist- once'may, be what it ought to be. But God is the

Sunday, has just been held in South Wales. One of the • organizing secretaries of the Alliance, Mr.

one Lord of all worlds, and the only One Who knowsr. Reginald T. us well enough to judge where we must be placed in

Codd, acted as deputation, and addressed conferences the world to which we aregoing. We must expect and meetings in several towns. At Neath; the meeting therefore to be estimated by His unerring judgment, arranged by the Free Church Council, was presided over and to move on to a destiny that corresponds to Ills true by the Mayor, and a special conference on Sunday Trading was held, under. the chairmanship of Councillor and faithful dealing." How very glad we ought to be that God is what Jesus D. G. Davies. The Bridgend churches rallied in good has shown -Him to be, and not what heathen peoples numbers to support the cause. Other places visited think Him to be. Nothing can be better for us all than included Cardiff and Penarth, and Mr. 'Codd was the that God's will should be done. It were better to go guest of the Swansea and Aberdare Rotary Clubs at into outer darkness at His bidding than to attain to luncheon, and addressed the members- on "The Value glory and honour by some sharp practice of our own. of Sunday." Mr. Codd occupied the pulpit at the We no longer believe in the Hell of the middle ages, United Methodist Church at Neath on the Sunday. . but we believe it would be better to go throwitt any Hell we had deserved, than to escape through miscarri-

age of the righteousness of God. (Continued from next column.)

"There is no judgment." Were there no judgment, there Judgment and the Redeemed.

would be no felicity, no security. Judgment works only There can be no joy in judgment until we come into (=rood for the redeemed. Many a saint bears the scars right relations with God. The outlaw finds rest when good of old sins ; even as Jesus bore the print of the nails. the ban is removed. The sinner finds rest through ac-Old wounds ache and burn after Calvary's healing. ceptance in Jesus Christ. The Cross stands over against But there is gain in the discipline. Those who submit the Throne. They do not fear the Throne who find know peace. love at the Cross.

The anicent Nemesis was also known as Adrasteia, There is judgment for the redeemed as for others. " she whom none can escape." Our Adrasteia is Jesus, It is written, "There is no condemnation," but not, the 'same for evermore.. (Continued in preceding column.)

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THE UNITED METHODIST. March 22, 1928

Letters to the Editor. 1..••■••■1

[The Editor does not hold himself reskonsible for exkressions of opinion by Correspondents. All contribu-tions to these columns must be brief.]

Sound Heart of Shanghai. To the Editor of THE UNITED METHODIST.

DEAR SIR,—I feel it necessary, however reluctant one may be to do such a thing, to make some remarks upon that succinct phrase, "The Sound Heart of Shanghai." It is a painful business, this taking the part of Advocatus Diaboli, and whether one likes it or not (and one doesn't) being compelled to correct things as it were on the wrong side ; to show that commendation and praise are misapPlied, and that there are indeed dark and shameful spots upon what might have been a great and noble record. Yet if the unsuspecting are not to be deceived. nor certain valiant protestants who have raised their voices against very drastic evils are not to be discredited, such must one do.

So Shanghai has a sound heart, has it? We are, sorry that we cannot view that city through

such rose-coloured glasses as would justify this un-qualified conclusion.

That there are many aood and noble persons in Shan-ghai only the prejudiced and wholly cynical would deny. But one has yet to learn, despite the sin-covering charity of the renowned curate—or of Lady Hosie herself thatbecause even eighty per cent. of an egg may be good that one may be committed to a judgment in its favour.

Shanghai is an egg of sorts. The unfortunate part about it is that the parts which are "touched " are sufficiently virulent to overcome the savour of health that would naturally arise from its better elements.

Lady Hosie is dubious of the existence of a Shanghai Mind. I would join issue with her there and state that a man has only to take an hour's run on shore at the place, say along the Bund and up and down the Nanking Road, to be convinced that there is plenty of intellect therein. But whether that intellect is touched with sufficient saving grace, whether there is "salt enough " (as Thomas Carlyle would say) to prevent its body from going to putrefaction, is a question that might be asked with reason.

We are again told that " it is inaccurate to speak of the industrialism of China as exploitation." Does Lady Hosie mean to say there is no exploitation of the poor and defenceless in Shanghai? Can she have seen, as I have, crowds of women and children (babies, it seemed some of them were) wending their way on the most bitterly cold mornings to the cotton mill, to get there by six o'clock, there to remain till six in the evening, only to be succeeded by another similar crowd who enter at six in the evening to work till six in the morn-ing—seven days a week—and this at a paltry pay that is about sufficient to buy the commonest rags for clothing and the rankest food for subsistence—can Lady Hosie have seen .these things and deny that there is exploita-tion?

Some excuse or defence for this state of things might be put up if it could be proved that the profits upon the labour of such victims did not allow of conditions upon a higher level. But the problem that has attended many of the " sweated trades " of London and elsewhere has no application in this case. It is (or was) not a ques-tion of the trade not being able to afford a better allow-ance in hours, wages, or better conditions of . labour.

While the degraded operatives of the industry are compelled to huddle in overcrowded hovels with earth floors, in hopeless poverty, illiteracy and (in many cases) disease, the profits upon their labours are suffi-cient to draw into the city the most expensive motor-cars from the States, the most costly Persian goods of all kinds, the choicest wines and liqueurs from France and Scotland, etc., till luxury is piled upon luxury, extrava-gance upon extravagance in a display such as only the nouveaux riches care to exhibit. One has' only to see the fine and imposing buildings upon the Bund to be aware of what wealth has been accumulated in the course of establishing industry and commerce in these parts, and while some of these are admittedly beautiful, yet to anyone who sees the city in due proportion, to anyone, that is, who has a regard for decency and truth "in the inward parts," it is hard to say whether it resembles more a fair body disfigured with festering sores or a corrupt one which a few spots of beauty and magnificence fail to redeem.

No, it is not due to the fact that trade has not been profitable that hours of labour are longer here than anywhere else .on the earth and wages probably the lowest in the world. '

Lady Hosie asks very ingenuously, " Is it exploitation to pay a man sixpence a day when he used to have threepence? " The answer to that is that there is a moral responsibility between employers and employed that can never be discharged upon a "cash solus nexus" basis (surely we have not to go back eighty years and preach that doctrine over again) whether mean or generous. Moreover, that pose of virtue which declares "We chastise you only with whips; whereas your own masters chastise you with scorpions," is not one calculated to win much of our respect.

What, after all, is exploitation? Is it not taking advantage of the weak and defenceless condition of masses of poor folk who are struggling with one another in that most pathetic and abject of struggles—to keep themselves and their offspring barely alive and piling up wealth by using this energy of desperation as a means 'of undercutting the prices of goods produced where labour is decently paid?

Will Lady Hosie deny but what this has been done and is still being done (despite the depression of the cotton trade in all countries to-day) in Shanghai? Does not Lady Hosie know that during this long period of slackness of that trade in England, so painfully felt by our Lancashire friends, that the mills in Shanghai have been working pretty well full time all the time? Can

she not adduce, at any rate, one reason • for this—a reason pertinent to this case?

It may perhaps be allowed me to point out to her that according to Mr. J.O.P.B. (with whose initials she no doubt will be acquainted) in the "Encyclopxdia Britannica," the steamship companies of our own country have been sending their steamers to be repaired, nay, have been building them entirely (to my own knowledge) at Shanghai, while our own yards have been empty and our own men upon the dole. But then, as Dean Inge pleasantly reminds us (see his "Eng-land "), "the Chinaman gives us better value for his wages." Is that so? Then what kind of value do we give the Chinaman for his labour? Lady Hosie shall tell us. " Sixpence a day," "id. per day for house-rent " (such a house !), and "id. per day for food " (such food!). Well might George Wheatley declare with all the force and fervency that was in him, " This England of ours must never become .a land of coolie labour." After what I have seen of the Far East I am with him.

The moral is very plain. We must save the poor, wretched labourers of Shanghai if only to preserve our own in decency. We believe (and are confident that Lady Hosie is with us in this) in levelling up and not in levelling down, in lifting up these poor people physically and spiritually (and man is a very concrete being, you cannot do the one unless you do the other), and we would rejoice in the honour of working with her in so divine a cause.

But here, Mr. Editor, I feel I must draw to a close, hoping you will grant me the privilege of concluding this in your next, and thanking you for the space allotted me, I am, Yours sincerely,

Ningpo. WM. P. BATES. Written from Saga, Japan,

February 28th, 1928.

Religion and Science. To the Editor of THE UNITED METHODIST.

DEAR SIR,—The Rev. J. H. J. Barker's article makes one wish that he had quoted authorities, especially as he is correcting preachers who are presenting caricatures of modern science. One would like the authority behind : " It is definitely proved that the characteristics of animals and plants do not change." Are there no biological experiments that would cause one to hesitate about such an absolute statement, or does Mr. Barker accept Weismann's theory of the germ plasm and the determinism that flows from that theory?

We are also told that the supernatural outside the purview of natural science. 1VVhat exactly does this mean? It would seem self-evident, but there arises the question whether any modern scientist makes this division. Who divides the world into natural and super-natural? If Mr. Barker does, will he say where he divides and whether an African pygmy would draw it in the same place? No one will question the science or modernity of A. S. Eddington, who writes, "The division into a material world and a spiritual world is superficial, and the deep line of cleavage is between the metrical and the non-metrical aspects of the world." I would not say that ,Eddington is right, but I think that he is closer to the facts, more modern and scientific than Mr. Barker. One would like to close with a question. Has the promise, "To show 'truly the most modern position of Science," been fulfilled, or can it ever be ful-filled, without some acquaintance at least with the rudi- ments of philosophy? Yours truly,

W. E. PERRY.

Students' Missionary Effort. To the Editor of THE UNITED METHODIST.

DEAR SIR,—As our year of missionary activity is draw-ing to a close, may I be permitted once more to draw the attention of your readers to the fact that we are hoping to raise £200, and to make a final appeal for subscriptions.

We gratefully acknowledge the most generous support many friends have given ; but feel that there are still many who have not yet helped us. To these we address our earnest appeal.

Up to the present we have raised the sum of 4'120. We require another £80, and shall be extremely dis-appointed if this is not forthcoming.

We are convinced that for an enterprise so glorious as missionary work our aim is not too high. In order to realize this aim we have been and are doing our utmost but our best efforts are futile unless we have the prac-tical sympathy of generous subscribers.

We were encouraged in our endeavours by a "Lover of Missions," who sent a donation of £5. If the example of this friend could be emulated by others we should be delighted. But should a similar gift be impossible, we shall gratefully accept any amount, however small;

Throughout the year we have striven to do two things, namely, to raise money and to intensify interest in mis-sionary work, and, in a measure, have been successful in both.

Our final effort will be held on March 28th, at the U.M. Church, Central Openshaw, Manchester. A very fine programme has been arranged, particulars of which were published in last week's issue of your paper. Those who come to the Demonstration are assured of an excel-lent time.

We shall esteem it a favour if ministers and church stewards will announce from their pulpits on Sunday next the facts relating to the Demonstration. Thank-ing you,

I am, On behalf of the students, Yours sincerely,

T. L. WILSON, Missionary Sec.

Burton-on-Trent (George Street).—The Young Men's Bible Class recently gave an entertainment to raise funds for their stall at the forthcoming bazaar. It is expected that something over £60 will be raised. The young men revealed excellent talent.

Review. The Religious Basis of Citizenship. By V. Donald

Siddons, B.A. (Sharp, Paper covers ls. 6d., cloth boards 2s. 6d. net.)

And it is well worth it! Mr. Siddons does not claim to break new ground. He hopes that his book may be a convenient summary for those who, if asked what is the Biblical basis for their social ideals, cannot give a reason for the hope that is in them. There is a place for such a summary so well done as this. Much is being continually written (and with good reason) about this and the other current social problem. Here is a book which has nothing to say about particular problems but which deals with underlying principles, and convinces us how necessary is their consideration. False moves affecting generations result from sloppy thinking about principles.

In this little book of eighty pages we have a summary of the Jewish Theocracy, of the growth of the idea of social righteousness in Isaiah and those who followed, and of the emergence of universalism in the Old Testa-ment, in Christ and in the early Church. The author finds universalism implicit in the teaching of Jesus about the Kingdom, though He confined His work expe-diently, almost exclusively, to Israel. There follows the account of the conflicts between Church and State, the Church taking the place of the Theocracy, the State claiming divine right. Perhaps the best of the chapters is the one in which the teaching of Macchiavelli is shown to have been so disastrous for modern Europe. The Prince cannot sin except by losing his kingdom. This teaching handed on by Hobbes, Fichte, Hegel, and in later days by Nietzsche and Treitsche, is still one of the barriers which have to be surmounted.

Mr. Siddons shows that the control of the Church over all phases of life broke down because of the growing com-plexity of industrial life and not because of the Reforma-tion. It had broken down before then, and the break-down • affected countries remaining under the Papacy. "The Kingdom of God on earth is to be looked for in the complete dominance of every human life by God, who is Love." The real Kingdom is the ideal Kingdom in heaven, and our business is to build its counterpart on earth.

There is (as there ought to be in every book) an annotated list of books at the end of each chapter. But we suggest that the price should be stated. Sorry, but it is a determining factor when the question of buying or borrowing or purloining books has to be faced.

"The Religious Basis of Citizenship " is just the intro-duction we are needing for young people to the under-lying principles on which our social thinking should- rest. We hope it will be widely studied.

T. E. C.

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THE UNITED METHODIST. 141

Departed Friends. Mr. Thomas Hardy, Hucknall.

ALL the churches in the Hucknall circuit, the Broom-hill Road Church in particular, have suffered a heavy loss in the death of Mr. Thomas Hardy, who passed to his rest on March 13th, at the advanced age of 89 years. \Von to decigion for Christ when a young man of 21, and under the preaching of Mr. W. Thompson, of Huck-nail, of whom it was said at his death in 1889, "that he was the last of the most noble and acceptable groups of men that ever graced a Methodist plan," he flung him-self at once with his more than average abilities into the service of his Lord ; first as one of the society's mission band, and then, two years later, as a recognized preacher on the plan. In this work he continued for 69 years, bringing to it an ardour, an intelligence, a strength and fearlessness that won for him an eager welcome in all the churches he visited, and that made him always a powerful exponent of the Christian evangel. The worth of his service as a preacher cannot be told. It is a fine record ; the lasting memorial of a consecrated life. almost from the first, Mr. Hardy devoted his unusual powers of public speech to the advocacy of Temperance, and indeed to the fearless advocacy of every movement aiming at justice and righteousness in the life of the people. He was a familiar figure on every platform that stood for social betterment, and the moral and religious rights of the people. His connection with circuit extension efforts was' most praiseworthy. He gave to them both of his means and his strength. He was thus actively associated with the building of our fine Hucknall Church in 1873, and in later years of the equally fine block of schools adjoining it. He was one of a dozen men appointed to assist the late lamented Mr. F. Goodall in founding the church at Bethesda, Butters's Hill ; and afterwards in the creation of the St. Paul's Church at Kimberley. For a number of years he rendered signal service to the cause at Main Street, Bulwell, where he was one of a group of devoted men and women of God. Perhaps the work that gave him most radiant gladness and satisfaction was the found- ing and developing of the church at Broomhill Road, where he continued his membership until his death. Conceiving the idea of a branch mission from Bulwell, he, with the late Messrs. T. Stapleton and J. Dolley, and the present Messrs. W. Pybus and A. T. Hardy, corn-menced services in a house in 1900, and in 1902 the presentadmirable school chapel was erected to accom- modate the increasing congregations and scholars. Here a most vigorous and flourishing church has been built up, and in a neighbourhood that is still increasing in population. The ardour of the founders has affected all its members, and the church still grows and dares for God. Filled on Sundays with scholars, and in the even- ings with people, its enterprising workers are now planning a new church on the adjoining site, and have already adopted the plans for such. It was Mr. Hardy's ardent wish to see it begun, if he could not live to see it completed. His devotion to this adventure for God Is shown in a bequest of £200, free of duty, to the build-ing fund.

The funeral service was held in the little church he so loved on Friday, March 16th, and was attended by a large company of people, with many local preachers from the Hucknall and adjacent circuits. Revs. R. F. Bell and R. T. Rowley (circuit ministers) conducted the ser- vice, Mr. J. Hatton, representing the Local Preachers' Association, read the lesson, and the Rev. T. Scowby, an old and intimate friend, delivered with fervour and characteristic chasteness of speech a fine eulogy of Mr. Hardy's character, gifts and work. The Rev. R. T. Rowley afterwards committed the remains to rest in the Bulwell Cemetery before a large concourse of mourners and people. So passes from us an honoured, faithful and able workman ; a workman who needed not to be ashamed, so well did he work. Of him we are sure that his works will for long follow on to the increasing stimulus of the workers who survive, and to multiplied blessing of unnumbered souls. R. T. ROWLEY.

Mrs. Thomas Webber, Chelmsford. MRS. THOMAS-WEBBER passed peacefully home on the

evening of Saturday, February 25th, at the age of 88 years. For the last years of her life she lived at Chelms-ford, and to the end she maintained an interest in affairs, although for some time she had been troubled with increasing difficulty in hearing. Of recent years she had been to a large extent confined to the house, but until a few weeks before her death she was able to come downstairs every day. Rev. Thomas Webber, her husband, in 1901 completed forty years' active ser-vice in the United Methodist ministry (U..M.F.C. sec-tion), and in 1904 came with Mrs. Webber to Chelms-ford, where they resided until he passed home in 1910, and where Mrs. Webber has remained since. There being no United Methodist Church in Chelmsford, Mr. and Mrs. Webber attended the London Road Congrega-tional Church, and on February. 29th, Rev. Wallace Simm, the Congregational minister; conducted the funeral ceremony at the Writtle Road Cemetery. Pre-viously, Mr. Simm conducted a short service at the house. Mrs. Webber leaves a daughter, Mrs. J. P. Grieveson, of Rochester, and three sons, Mr. T. P. Webber, of Cardiff, Mr. C. P. Webber, of Oxford, and Mr. W. G. Webber, of Chelmsford, and four grand-children.

Mrs. C. C. Spencer, Union Street, Oldham. EL1ZA SPENCER, the widow of Mr. C. C. Spencer,

and the sister of the Rev. James Gibson, passed peace-fuly into rest on February 28th, at the advanced age -of 78 years. She was the youngest member of a family of five children, which began to attend Union Street school well over '70 years ago. Along with her two sisters, Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Davenport, she took a

lively interest in the affairs of the church, and remained in its membership till the end. At one period the Spencer pew was always well tilled. We are sorry to lose the last representative of a former generation from the fellowship of the church. Her brother entered the M.N.C. ministry in 1863, and though he is now nearly 87, he was able to come from Blackpool to attend the funeral.

Our Discipline. BY REV. CUTHBERT ELLISON.

LUKE x. 1-12. (C.E. Topic for April 1st.)

DISCIPLINE is the system or method of training adopted to assist the accomplishment of some object. To disci. pline is to subject to control so as to train to the neces-sary condition of fitness to attain the end in view. So in our Consecration Meeting this month we consider Our Discipline, the system of training by which we as 'Christians are to fit ourselves for the mission to which we are called. The method of our discipline is devised by our Lord and is imposed upon us by His will.

In our topic passage we read that Jesus sent out a number of messengers to visit the country places around. The harvest was so plenteous, and the reapers so few ! It was impossible that He hirrIself could cover the whole land. Much inust be left to His disciples. And, besides, the time was not far distant when He would no longer be with them, when He must leave them alone, and when to them He must commit the work of carrying the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth. It was good that they should begin at once to practise that which was to be the work of their lives.

In thus sending them to do the work of evangelists Jesus gave His disciples various directions. In particu-lar they were to hold themselves as men charged with a definite commission, from which they must not depart, and which admitted of no delay. Some homely warnings were added ; as that they were to avoid the elaborate, time-taking, formal greetings of Eastern politeness ; and they were not to go gadding about from house to house.

So we are to hold ourselves as under authority, ready to do as our Lord requires with instant obedience. We are to be as men that wait "with belts buckled and lamps lighted " to run swiftly to fulfil His behests. By regular and constant training we are to keep ourselves in the condition to render the most efficient service.

Our business demands urgency. We must not cumber ourselves with unnecessary weight. By watchfulness and prayer, and the denying of self, we must learn to control and direct our powers.

It is of the first importance that we learn the art of travelling light. " A great part of the wisdom of life consists in learning that there are many things that we can afford to leave behind." I remember when I read Lord Avebury's "Pleasures of Life " as a youth, that I was much amused by the story of a gentleman who always carried with him on his travels a great number of things, including a mouse-trap, because he thought that some day he might need them. "Life is la rgely," says J. Brierley, "a question of impedimenta. Let us therefore "lay aside every weight " that we may run the race that is set before us.

It is good for us that we practice self-discipline. There is spoken of in the Gospels, under the figure of fire, the affliction that is for the disciplining of the soul. Such discipline no man is able to escape. "Every one," said Jesus, using a double-figure, " shall be salted with fire." Again He says : " Have salt in yourselves."

"Have salt in yourselves." It is a call to self-discipline. Let everyone take in hand the culture of his own soul. This is the road that has been trodden by the chief ser-vants of our Lord in all ages. " I buffet myself ; I keep my body under," says St. Paul. "Let me toward myself have a heart of steel," says St. Augustine. To limit, and deny, and hurt oneself, is not easy. There is in it something very repugnant to the selfish, ease-loving heart. There are also weak natures so afraid of pain, who have; so consistently evaded every trying and diffi-cult experience, that they have become incapable of any hard and harsh treatment of themselves, however neces-sary. A little fault may spread and grow until it becomes an incurable defect. There are times, so our Lord tells us, when it is necessary to sacrifice hand or eye that the life may be saved ; and that by one's own act. "Cut it off "; " Pluck it out " : these are stern words. But they are the words of Jesus, the Lover and Saviour of men. This is the way of the Cross. It is the way the Master went.

I would recommend you to read the chapter " The Culture of the Cross," in Dr. John Watson's "Mind of the Master "—Jesus placed His disciples under a definite discipline, intended to check the fever of self-will, and reduce the lower self. This had two degrees. "The first was self-denial ; the second was suffering, which is self-denial raised to its full strength." "Behold His discipline of perfection : If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me."

SCRIPTURE : LUKE XXII. 39-53, 63-71.

GOLDEN TEXT : " Love beareth all things."-1 COR.

?VIII. 7. (International and Junior Lesson for Sunday,

April 1st, 1928.)

Aim of Lesson.—To show the Royal Bearing of the King in the hour of deepest sorrow and suffering.

Introductory.—There are places upon earth so sacred that one cannot think of them without a stirring of the soul. We are hushed into reverence. We would take the shoes from off our feet for it is hallowed ground. Some places on foreign soil are for ever England. Our sons have revealed God on their. faces in sore struggle and sacrifice. White crosses in France and Flanders. The lonely cairn amidst the " eternal snows " where Scott and his brave companions lie in sleep. Africa, where the heart of Livingstone lies. But no spot stirs deeper emotions than the Garden of Gethsemane. We have journeyed with our King along a great road. Now we are to see Him in the hour of sorest stress. In no hour was he more a king. Some kings, like Louis XV., would flee from sorrow and a grave, not so ours. Your mother's love is never so real as when she faces pain for you. Jesus bore his cross with serene courage and faith. Because of that we can hear him say : "Come unto Me all ye that labour." By the aid of some great picture as " Ecce Home " or "Christ leaving the Prwtorium " show the courage and patience of the King.

I. Love's Kingly Bearing in the Garden. Jesus has spoken those great words of tender farewell to his dis-ciples. He has eaten with them the Last Supper. Then He leads them out of the city to the Mount of Olives. The hush of evening had fallen on the city. The full light of the Paschal moon guided their steps. In silence and suspense the eleven cross the Kedron and they enter the garden—Gethsemane, " The Oil Press." Eight of them are left under the trees, Peter, James and John are taken with him further and told to " Watch and Pray." What Jesus had to face in the Garden He alone knew. "None of the ransomed ever knew, How deep were the waters crossed." But he would have His loved ones near in His trial as at the Transfiguration. Then a little further away, a stone's throw, began that fearful ordeal. His prayer reveals its dread anguish and intolerable bur-den. "The Lord had laid on Him the iniquity of us all." Yet in' that darkest hour, He still looked up and could say, " Father . . not My will, but Thine be done." "Even when the great drops of blood were sweated from Him in depth of agony His faith failed not.

II. Love's Patient Bearing with Failure of Ills Friends. Into the mystery of that hour we cannot enter. Grief is ever solitary. Such grief as His is beyond our understanding. If only those disciples had known, could they have slept? But sorrow had overstrained them into sleep. Yet though alone, no bitter word escaped His lips. He trod the winepress alone. Yet not quite alone. An angel strengthened Him. Did His loved wood also speak?

" Into the woods my Master went Clean forspent, forspent Into the woods 'my Master came, Forspent with love and shame. But the olives they were not blind to' Him, The little grey leaves were kind to Him, The thorn tree had a mind to Him, When into the woods He came."

III. Love Undaunted in Face of Treachery and Violence. The sleep of the disciples brought pain to Jesus, but the depths of agony were sounded when Judas betrayed Him with a kiss. His whole soul spoke in pain and sorrow when He said : "Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss." That was worse than the swords and staves of the multitude. Violence the king could, but refused to meet. Violence always challenges violence. But not so here. This King by the same heal-ing touch that cleansed the leper, replaced the ear that had unthinkingly been struck off in His service. The King bows to the darkness of the hour.

IV. Love's Composure in an Apostate Court. To be judged by Pilate or Herod did not pain Jesus as did that hour before His own priests and people. But even there His faith failed not. "Hereafter shall the Son of Man sit on the right hand of the power of God." Our King was tested in every trial. In. Him love undaunted triumphed. He bore all things in courage and com- posure. Neither silent grief, nor the faithlessness or treachery of friends, or the violence of his foes shook the noble bearing of Him, who came not to be minis-teerd unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ran-som for many.

Love Undaunted. BY REV. F. W. STEWARD.

folk. Miss Mary Simister took the part, "The Spirit of Missions"; Miss L. Cardwell represented war ; -Miss Marg. Senior, " Learning " ; Miss E. Crook, aWealth " ; Miss Phyllis Hargreaves, "Power." Other characters appeared in native costume. The scholars had been trained by the minister, Rev. Walter Attoe, who pre-sided at the piano. Help was also rendered by Miss A. Bamber, who took charge of the primary children. The dresses and colouring was done by Mr. and Mrs. Coulton and Mrs. Attoe. The collections, on behalf of overseas missions, were taken by those in native costume.

Bradford, Westgate (Toiler Lane).—The missionary anniversary was held on Sunday. Deputation, Rev. G. E. Welsh. A juvenile missionary meeting was held in the afternoon. Mr. W. Allerton, school secretary; pre-sided. Rev. G. E. Welch gave an address. A report referring to various missionary activities in the primary department was given by Miss M. Law, leader. 'Similar work in the junior department was referred to by one of the scholars of that department. The general report was given by the devoted and efficient missionary secretary, Miss Brook. The- net proceeds from all sources, includ- ing from the Wallis Street Church, amounted to

.100 10s. Though this is less than last year's amount, under all the circumstances it is very satisfactory. The prizes for missionary collectors were again generously given by Miss Broadhead. Mrs. J. Rhodes presented them. The anniversary was a great success.

Manchester First (Leicester Road).—On March 11th, the annual missionary services were held. Deputa- tion, Prinicpal T. W. Chapman, M.Sc., of Wenchow, China. In the aiternoon the scholars' missionary ser-vice was held, speaker, Rev. H. E. Hamblin ; chair-man, Mr. R. B. King. The missionary secretary, Mr. Arthur Robinson, gave the report of the school and box collections, and was able to state an increase of over

in the school collections for the year. Miss E. Williamson was the soloist, and Miss 0. Smith gave a recitation. On the Monday evening the annual mis-sionary meeting was also held. The speaker was the Principal T. W. Chapman, and the chairman Mr. H. S. Ashburner. A missionary sketch, "The Blue Bowl " (a Chinese play) was given by scholars. Miss M. Wil-liams and Mr. C. I-I. Leicester were the soloists. Col-lections were taken at each of these services for the Home and Foreign Mission funds. On Tuesday, the Women's Missionary Auxiliary held their meeting in the afternoon, when the speaker was Dr. Robson, late of North China. This concluded a series of success-ful missionary meetings.

St. Columb (Nanpean).—The missionary anniversary services were well attended on March 4th. Preacher, Rev. Ira J. Townsend. A musical service rendered by the Queen's "Apollo" Quartette, assisted by the Misses C. Hocking, L. Sharp and M. Common was much appreciated by a large audience. Miss E. Yelland accompanied. At the close of the evening service, at the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, 10 persons were received into church fellowship. On the following Wed-nesday, Rev. J. Job (chairman of West Cornwall Dis-trict) preached. in the afternoon. Subsequently a faith tea was provided. At the evening service Rev. J. ;lob gave an address on the position in the mission field, and dwelt chiefly on the work in China. The report was given by Rev. S. Arthur. Mr. M. Arthur presided. Musical selections were rendered by the Enniscaven choir. The result of the services proves that the mis-sionary spirit is still very active in this church, as the result shows a considerable advance on, last year's income.

Todniorden (Bridge Street).—The annual juvenile missionary meeting was held in the Sunday School on Sunday,. March 4th, presided over by Mr. K. Cockcroft. Addresses were given by Messrs. J. A. Howard and Ed. Pickles. Solos were rendered by Miss Martha Green-wood and Mr. V. Helliwell. The collections realized over 6s. One pleasing feature in the Sunday School this year has been the missionary-boxes in the various classes, and by this means over 4-7 has been raised for missions.. On Sunday evening, March 11th, the monthly popular service took place, when Rev. J. T.. Newton preached on "The Rights and Wrongs of Doubt." Special music was given by the choir, under the leader-ship of Mr., W. Mitchell. Mr. W. Wadsworth was the soloist, and Mr. E. L. Bentley the organist.

Evangelistic Services. Exeter (Providence).—Mr. F. Davey, of Tiverton,

closed his six weeks' mission in the Exeter, Providence, Circuit, on Thtirsday. He has worked, hard, and the churches have been greatly enriched. As a result , of his labour 3 members have been added at Crediton, 6 adults and 2 juveniles at Newton St. Cyres, and 4 at Fordton.

General. Bath (Beechen Cliff).—The ladies are rejoicing over a

very successful Cafe Chantant for missions. The large hall -was choicely decorated with spring flowers, which evoked praise from Mrs. Chesterman, lately returned from the Congo, who opened the sale, and was presented with a bouquet of daffodils by Master Harold Chivers. Mesdames G. K. Turvey, Turner and W. S. Green sup-ported the chairman. At the stalls were Mesdames Press, Saunders, Foster, G. K. Turvey, W. S. Green, J. Hallett, A.. Chivers and Miss Collier. Dainty teas were served by Misses Marchant, Mesdames Wade, H. P. Chaffey, S. G. Hallett, G. Hutchings and Miss Whit-taker. Musical items by Misses Barham, D.. Sheppard, W. James, E. Beaton, Mrs. F. Doe, Messrs. Chivers and

Morris. Proceeds, ,16. The special Lenten services are filling the Primary Hall, and there is growing in- terest in the Coming-of-Age Anniversary. The monthly musical services are resulting in increased congregations —at the last the subject was "The Problem of the Divided Self," the choir leading with anthems, and the organist and Miss Jeffries giving organ and piano duets and recitals.

Blackheath.—An interesting and well-attended meet-ing was held on 'March 12th to publicly receive and wel- come Messrs. L. Hill, Arthur Page and E. Hill as fully accredited local preachers, each of them having passed their examination very creditably at the Quarterly meet-ing. Rev. G. Froggatt presided, and the opening sen-tences were read by Mr. Jos Smart, circuit secretary, who also offered prayer. Suitable selections of Scripture were read by Mr. G. A. Phillips and. Mr. Fred Cham-bers, local *preachers' secretary. The new preachers gave their religious experience in a manner which indicated their earnest desire for the Master's service. Rev. Geo. Froggatt, in his address, urged each of them to be care-ful in their choice of books and in the preparation of sermons, also adding that he hoped the congregations would do all they could to encourage the local preachers in their work. The meeting was impressive throughout and one that will be remembered for a long time.

Burton-on-Trent (George Street).—During the season called Lent, the minister, Rev, R. H. B. Shapland, is preaching at morning services a series of sermons on our Lord Jesus Christ—His Origin, Reality, Experience, Message, Gift, Intercession. Appropriately selected anthems are rendered by the choir, and at the evening service of April 1st they will sing Percy Fletcher's " Passion of Christ," and the minister will tell the story of the Cross. On March 13th.the Women's Guild, num-bering about 35, paid a visit to Messrs. Cadbury's, Bournville. They were very impressed by the considera-tion of the employers for their employees, in the various facilities and privileges extended to the workers. They witnessed the making and packing of chocolates. The excursion was both enjoyable and educating. They deeply appreciated the thoughtful and courteous arrange-ments made 'on their behalf by the firm.

Itucknall (Trinity).—On March 11th Trinity experi-enced a great musical treat, both pleasurable and pro- fitable. A considerably augmented choir, with orches- tral band, rendered John Farmer's " Christ and His soldiers." Despite the unpropitious weather, fine audi- ences assembled both afternoon and evening, the col- lections amounting 'to ,28. The Sheriff of Notting-ham and the-Rev. R. F. Bell presided at the respective services. The day's effort was a magnificent tribute to the choirmaster, Mr. E. Z. Green, whose gifts for the function were undoubtedly very marked throughout.

London (Leyton).—The church, with strong social sympathies, has been keen to help in the distress in the coal mining area, and in addition to personal dona- tions, the young men organized a concert, the total proceeds of which were devoted to a sister church in South. Wales for the miners. On Sunday evening, at the sacramental service, the Rev. F. Pearn welcomed nine adults into the fellowship of the church.

Manchester Third (Gorton).—On Monday evening a series of very successful Guild neetings was brought to a close. Papers were read by Mrs. J: R. Firth on life from twenty to thirty years of age, Mrs. Wilkinson from thirty to forty years, Mr. S. F. Cooper from forty to fifty years, and Mr. White from fifty to sixty years. 'A very helpful discussion followed. Rev.. W. Wilkinson presided. During the winter speakers at the Guild included, amongst others, Mrs. Gauge, Mrs. Hanes- worth, Rev. W. Scott Adams,` M.A. (rector), Rev. J. S. Perkins, M.A. (Congregational), Rev. F. Cattier (at one time assistant to Rev.. R. J. Campbell), Rev. W. Barker (Primitive), Rev. G. M. Beard, Rev. VV. Wilkin-son, Mr. J. R. Firth, and Lieut. Bamford.

Newark.—The Women's Missionary Auxiliary has held a very successful Pedlar's Fair. It was- opened by Mrs. J. E. Palmer, and Mrs. H. Stray occupied the chair. Twelve little pedlars were in attendance. Miss Staveley was soloist, and Miss Emily Hart's Glee. Party gave a concert. The teachers, officers and children of the Sunday School provided a fancy stall, and twelve little pedlars were kept busy. The young men also furnished' a pound stall. Proceeds were about D7.

Sheffield (Norton).-A service was 'held to bid fare-well to Mr. John Wood, who has taken up the work of lay pastor in the Hastings Circuit. Representatives from various sections of the church spoke highly of the work he had done. Mrs. F. Broomhead, on behalf of the Women's Bible Class;-referred to the helpful messages Mr. Wood had given from time, to time, which would live in the hearts of all left behind. Mrs. Henry Fletcher assured Mr. Wood that the ' prayers of the young women's Bible class, on whose behalf she was speaking, would go with him. Mr. Ernest Blackwell, represent- ing the men's Wednesday'evening Bible class, empha- sized the need to read the Bible and pray' often. Solos were rendered during the evening by Mrs. L. E. Fletcher. The breach will require some filling, but the Hastings Circuit will benefit through the change. Norton's loss is Hastings's gain.

Sheffield (Oak Street).—The fourth annual exhibi-tion and spring flower show took place on March 10th. It proved the event is increasing in interest and im- portance. The various classes, needlework, . cake- making, handwriting, drawing and photography all produced excellent results, whilst the flower side sur-passed that of previous years. Mr. A. B. Griffiths (City

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News of Our Churches. MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS.

Ridley, W.. F., has accepted a unanimous invitation to stay in the ,-Wakefield Circuit .till 1930, completing five years' service ; • at that date he will remove.

In the Sheffield, Scotland Street, Circuit, Rev. E. Marshall- Moyle will remain superintendent for a fifth year

, until Conference 1930 ; Revs. C. W. Bendle,

P. W. Madge and T. Jukes will remain for a fourth, and third years respectively, until Conference 1930 ; and Rev. S. R. Strongman will leave the circuit at Confer-ence, 1929, and will be succeeded by Rev. W.. FL Dunn.

Cherry, William, will remove from the Nantwich Cir-cuit at Conference, 1929, after three years' service.

Revs. J. B. Brooks, J. H. Baron, T. Entwistle and J. Smallwood have been unanimously invited to remain .in, the Bradford, S.E. Circuit another year, up to August, 1930.

Baron, J. H., will leave Bradford, S.E. Circuit, in 1930, after five years' ministry.

Rhodes, Frank, will leave Derby, Dairy House Road Circuit, at Conference, 1930, after four years' service.

Pye, F. A., has accepted an invitation to Cardiff, New-port Road. Circuit, for 1929.

Chandler, M. W., Langton, Zion: Circuit, invited to Conference, 1930. Invitation accepted, but with , in-timation that he then desired to conclude his ministry in the circuit..

French, John, Longton, Zion Circuit, invited to re-main until Conference of 1931. The invitation ac-cepted until 1030, and decision for 1.931 to be anounced later.

Clegg, T., Longton, Zion Circuit, invited to remain until Conference, 1931, and accepted.

Page, Fred' L., Superintendent of Leeds East Circuit, has accepted an invitation to the Superintendency of the Lon.q, Eaton and Stapleford Circuit for 1929. , Hill, W. Penryn, has accepted an invitation to remain in the Worksop Circuit until 1930.

Anniversaries. Ashton-nnder-Lyne (Stamford Street).—Amid a bliz-

zard.of snow and frost, the annual Sunday School ser-mons were celebrated. Preachers, Revs.. F. H. Cham-bers, O.B.E., H.C.F., and F. J. Wharton (pastor). The attendance. was somewhat diminished, yet the church was filled for each service. The singing was of a high order, Mr.. J. A. Yoxall being the organist, and Mr. Arthur Jones the conductor. Solos were rendered by Misses. Annie Hibbert and Lilian Bennett: . Collections amounted' to ';210, being a decrease of ,18, due no doubt to the inclement weather. Both services were Characterized by a fine enthusiasm and intense devo-tion. Mr.. Chambers spoke on " Heroism," and Mr. Wharton took for his subject " Latent Moral and Spiritual Values," appealing for a whole-hearted invest-ment of personality for the sake of child life. There was a great rally of friends from.far and near.

London, Forest I1i11 (Waverley Park, ,S.E.).—Church anniversary services commenced on Saturday, March Nth, with a public tea meeting and re-union; at which over 100 persons attended. Speeches • of welcome to Rev. H. E. Reed, of Exeter, a former minister, were made by Mr. W. Langstaff (chairman), Messrs. I-I. F. Thornley, W. Cook, and two brethren from St. James's (Messrs. Hitchcock and Ribbons). Vocal items were rendered by Mrs. E. L. Kirkham. At the Sunday morn-ing service there was a parade of Scouts, Cubs and Guides.. In the evening the' choir rendered special anthems, the soloist again being Mrs. E. L. Kirkham ; conductor, Mr. F. J. T. Fischer.; organist, Mr. I-I. Glasspoole, A.R.C.O. Preacher, Rev. H. E. Reed, assisted by our minister (Rev. H. T. Capey). Monday evening concluded with an illuminating lecture by Rev. H. E. Reed on "Consecrated' Enthusiasm " (Life of General Booth). Chairman, Mr. Horner, supported on platform by Revs. J. H. Squire, B.A., I3.D., and H. T. Capey.

Worksop (Potter Street).—The 98th church anniver-sary' was celebrated on March 11th. It was unfortunate that ,the weather turned out so bad, as it considerably affeCted the congregations. The services were conducted by. Rev. C.. 'Greenwood (Sheffield), and were most inspir-ing. On -Monday Mr. Greenwood delivered his popular lecture, entitled •"The digested experiences of life." Mr. W. • H. Clarke presided, and Mr. H. A. Pierrepont (trust treasurer), ;presented the financal report. A tea and supper were provided and both well attended.

Bazaar. Manchester Fourth (Eccles New Road).—A sale of

work was held on March 10th. Mr. H. Hodson (circuit secretary) presided at the opening ceremony. The opener was Mr. H. Shawcross, of Irlams-o'-th'-Height. Madame Edna Melling delighted the audience by her beautifully rendered solos.' The stallholders set about their task with characteristic zeal, and at the close of the evening the secretary, Mr. G. Jackson, announced that the proceeds of the day's effort were, '80.

Missionary Services. Blackpool (Newton Drive).—A very pleasing mis-

sionary exercise and pageant was given by the young people of the Sunday (School on Sunday liist to a very large audience. The exercise is entitled' "The Conquer-ing Cross," and engaged the activities of fifty young

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Treasurer) opened, Mr. G: E. Walmsley, church secre- tary in the •chair. Both contributed very appropriate addresses. Musical items were rendered during the afternoon and evening. Tea was served. The church and school are specially grateful to the secretary of the M.P.F., Mr. 0. V. Beckerlegge, for his efficient and untiring services.

Sheffield -(Pye Bank).-For about twelve -monthi a young people's service has been conducted in associa-tion with this church, called the Junior Church. Owing to the decline of the morning school this new venture was commenced with about twelve members and now numbers nearly fifty. The young people meet in the School prior to the morning service in which they join in the opening services. The young people then ad-journ to the Institute where their own service is held. The children themselves preside and take part, and an address is given by one of the leaders. Recently a recognition service was held, when 39 members were received as associate members, and fourteen as junior members, the latter taking part in the Communion ser-vice conducted by Rev. S. Sandercock (minister). It is hoped in this way to maintain the interest with the attachment of the young people to the church:

Southampton, Eastleigh (Shirley).The friends of this church have for some time felt the need of the exten-sion and renovation of their premises. This was carried out at a cost of £117 17s. 6d. Some of the renovation work was voluntarily done by our own friends. After only a few weeks' preparation a sale of work was held on February 29th. A representative company gathered in the schoolroom, over which Mr. P. M. Randall, J.P., presided. Mrs. Randall kindly performed the opening ceremony. The presence and help of these and other friends was suitably acknowledged by Rev. Lee Cann and Mr. J. Sleep. Following the tea an excellent concert was given by the St. Deny's Primitive Methodist chbir. The day's proceedings, with donations, resulted in the entire cost of the enterprise being fully met.

Totland Bay (I.W.).-The 23rd annual sacred concert in aid of Trust Funds was held- on March 8th. An ex-cellent programme, arranged by Mr. A. T. Cole, con-sisted of part-songs by the choir, "The Martyr of the Arena" (Laurent de Lille) and "'The Fisher Crew's Return " (G. A. Veazie), and selections by Mrs. F. Osborne's-orchestra. Mrs. Rainsford Moore (wife of the Vicar of Totland) delighted the audience with three excellent 'cello solos, "An Old Italian Love song" (Squire), " The Gondolier " (Squire) and " A Memory " (Goring Thomas). Mrs. Draper, of Wroxall (soprano) was heard to great advantage in "Lead, Kindly Light" (Pugh Evans) and " Alleluia " (O'Connor-Morris) while she joined with Mr. H. Wellspring (bass), of Newport,' in two splendidly-sung duets, "Arise, 0 Sun," and " Life's Dream is o'er, Farewell." Mr. Wellspring sang magnificently in " Arm, arm, ye brave," from `` Judas Maccabmus and " The Watchman " (Squire). Other items were tenor solos from Mr. F. Chiverton, "Whisper to me" (Howard Fisher) and ." Rose Eternal " (Der-wood) and a very able recital of Kipling's "L'envoi," by Miss Ellen M. Pease. Rev. J. H. Fenton presided, and the church was filled. A silver collection was taken which resulted in the heart of the trust treasurer, Mr. C. Orchard, being cheered to the extent of 17s.

Quarterly Meetings. Barrow-in-Furness.-Rev. Leonard England in the

chair. There was a good spirit in the meeting. It was decided to unite with other Methodist churches in hold-ing open-air meetings on Sunday evenings in the sum-mer. Encouraging reports were given from all the churches. Adult members 437, the same as last year, after making up for 20 losses. An increase of 12 on trial, and 14 junior members. Sunday School scholars show a decrease of 5. The Circuit Trust Schedule showed an income for four churches of '895 2s. 11d., and a total capital debt of £1,490. Rev. J. A. Noon was given a perfect certificate. Representatives to Dis-trict Meeting : Mr. S. Hodgson (steward), Messes. J. Cleator, •H. Herdman, with Mr. W. A. Wardle as alter-native. Connexion-al correspondence was dealt with, and the.resolution to oppose greyhound racing supported.

Representatives were appointed to the Barrow Council of religious bodies, a new organization for the moral and social welfare of the town,

Dewsbury.-Rev. D. Patterson presided over a large attendance--a successful meeting. Mirfield and Ravens-thorpe congratulated on celebration of their jubilee-Mr. H. G. Swire has given £100 to the former, and the latter has installed a new organ and been redecorated. I he treasurer reported a balance in hand of £24. Mem-bership, decrease of 17, but increase of 37 scholars. Still, there are very gratifying signs .of progress. Rev. D. Patterson's acceptance of pressing invitation for 7th year-till - 1930-gave much delight. Messrs. W. Oldroyd, A. Shaw, M. Furness, F. Clapton and W. Greenwood appointed representatives to District meet-ing, and Rev. D. Patterson nominated for Conference. Circuit officers thanked for services and re-elected. Reso-lution was passed expressing profound regret at the growth of the gambling habit, and urging the Govern-ment to prohibit betting facilities in connection with greyhound racing, and empowering municipal authorities to exclude from their areas racing tracks:

Leigh and Ilindley Green.-Rev. W. Wilson Craig presided. Numerical and financial returns accepted. Reports of various committees appointed to make pre-parations for reception of District meeting were received, also report of furnishing committee. Circut trust estate account and magazine account accepted. Representatives to District meeting : Rev. W. W. Craig, Messrs. G. Ball, W. Darbyshire and S. Boydell. Layman to Conference : Councillor P. Newton. Connexional communications read and discussed, and referred to churches for consideration. It was unanimously decided to send a letter of sympathy to the circuit treasurer, Mr. G. Ball, in his illness, with best wishes for a speedy recovery.

London, Walthamstow.-Rev. A. E. L. Davis pre-sided. In harmony with 'the spirit of Union the Wes-leyan and Primitive Circuits were invited to send dele-gates to our meeting. They came to tea, and stayed throughout the whole of . the business session. The Wesleyan superintendent, Rev. H. Paynter Boase, was particularly enthusiastic over Union, and said that it had been his practice for several years to give occasional invitations to other Methodist circuits to send repre-sentatives to his Quarterly meeting. There is no doubt that the experiment was good, and the various items on the agenda were dealt with with all the usual candour and efficiency as if none but members of the fleeting were present. The usual reports were given, and the churches were found to be in a healthy condition. The membership stands at 1,000, being a slight increase. The response to the Connexional funds was on the whole very gratifying. The trustees and financial secre-tary was able to report that, with the exception of L.C.E.F. loans at 1 per cent, and in two cases manse mortgages, there were no debts in the circuit. For the future the Chapel Fund and College Fund will be sup-ported by a levy, in addition to private subscriptions. The meeting noted with pleasure that the grievous question of greyhound racing was to be introduced to members of Parliament by Colonel John Buchan's Bill, and it was hoped that the plea for local veto on the matter would be accepted. Rev. G. E. Minnear was invited for the sixth year till 1931, and it was intimated that Revs. A. E. L. Davis and F. Pearn would be leaving in 1930.

Macclesfield, Park Street.-Rev. A. J. Keeley in the chair. There was an exceptionally large attendance. The numerical report showed a reduction of one in the adult membership, and of three in probationers. A bal-ance in hand of',76 8s. 4d. was revealed in the treasu- rer's statement, compared with 9s. 10d. in the cor- responding quarter last year. The Wilmslow Players were heartily thanked for a valuable -effort in support of the circuit's financial obligations. Mr. A. E. Brace-girdle, of Macclesfield, was accepted, after examination, and at the end of the usual probation, as a fully-accredi-ted local preacher. The Young People's report showed a decrease of eleven scholars. An open-air circuit rally at asier Alderley in the autumn was decided upon. A unanimous invitation to continue as superintendent from 1929 was extended to Rev. A. J. Keeley, who reserved

his deciSion. The circuit nominee for the Hanley Con-ference will be Mrs. Robson, of Wilmslow, and form-erly of North China. The lay representatives to the May District Meeting : Mrs. Robson, with Messrs. W. Gilman, J. B. Cooke, J. W. Sproston and A. Varley.

Nantwich.-Rev. W. Cherry presided. Reports of all the church trust and school funds were presented by the circuit auditors. The circuit officers were re-elected. Delegates to District meeting : Rev. W. Cherry, Mr. T. W. Hall (secretary steward), Messrs. W. Bebbington and J. H. Bourne. Alternative : Mrs. 1'. W. Hall. Rev. W. Cherry intimated his intention to leave the circuit after Conference, 1929.

Nottingham Central.-Rev. O. P. Rounsefell in the chair. With regard to reduction of ministeriai staff, it was resolved to adhere to the original .decision. and seek the sanction of Conference to reduce from four to three this year, as the only alternative would be largely to increase the circuit debt, which already amounts to £135. The annual numerical report showed increases of eight adult members, thirty-three teachers and twenty-five scholars, and decreases. of three junior members and four members on trial. Rev. J. H. Parkes was granted a perfect cer-tificate. Mr. W. A. Beeston was accepted as a local preacher 'on trial. Mr. G. H. Hodgkinson was elected, representative to Conference. Hearty thanks were offered to all who helped to make such a success of the recent effort for reduction of circuit debt.

Plymouth, Greenbank.-The President, Rev. R. Pyke, in the chair. Mr. G. H. C. Wallis reported that Revs. H. Ward Kelley and Joseph Higman had accepted invi-tations to labour in the circuit from the Conference of 1929 as successors to Revs. W. E. Harris and T. C. Old, B.A. Rev. A. T. Dale was given a perfect certificate, and a unanimous request was sent forward to the General Connexional Committee and Stationing Corn-mittee that he be reappointed to the circuit at the forth-coming Conference. The financial statement showed a balance in hand of over £8. District meeting delegates : Ex-officio, Mr. G. P. Dymond, Mr. J. B. Stenlake, Mr. E. E. Nicholls, Mr. G. H. C. Wallis, Mr. W. North- cott ; elected, Messrs. Ashton, 3. H. Sutton, W. S. Eastcott, W. E. Miller ; alternatives, Messrs,. A. R. Doidge and J. C. Stapleton. Arrangements were reported concerning united services among Methodists during Holy Week.

Willington.-Chairman, Rev. W. A. Todd. Messrs. John Haley and Robert Elms were elected representatives to the District meeting. Reserves : Messrs. A. Willis and W. T. Gay. The numerical statement was accepted as satisfactory, and the financial statement very satis-'factory. Messrs. Arthur Collin and Arthur Willis were passed on to full plan after passing a satisfactory examination. Rev. W. A. Todd was given an unanimous invitation to stay in the circuit until 1930, completing a period of six years. Many expressions of appreciation of his work were given by members of the meeting, testifying to the very high standard of his preaching, and other phases of his work. Mr. Edward Savage, who Was present, was given the very best wishes of the meet-ing on nearing the attainment of his 80th birthday. The report of the circuit young people's secretary, also that of the circuit auditor, were accepted. A resolution of sympathy was passed with the miners affected by the recent percentage award, deploring the inadequacy of the wages to meet their minimum needs. A resolution was also passed that the attention of members of Par-liament and the Government be called to the anxiety of the Christian Churches with regard to the increased facilities given to betting by the new greyhound racing tracks, and the necessity for legislation which will give local authorities power to exclude them from their areas.

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