Tummy. Atyranoisf LEAD.. JansarY 20. 1910. The Complete Churchman. by Rev. R. W. Keightley.

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PrimitiveMethodist Leader

No. 2486. No. 554.

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The Complete Churchman. BY REV. R. W. KEIGHTLEY.

Izaak Waken has written on " The Compleat Angler." Ezekiel, the priest among the prophets, has described the complete churchman. Both he and the Psalmist were anxious that their people should know all that pertained to the ministries and glory of the Temple. The latter said: " Walk about Zion, and go round about her; tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces." Ezekiel en joins that " he that entereth in by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate . . . he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth straight before him." He would have the worshippers go through the courts of the Lord's house, know every ministry, and the meaning of every altar, sacrifice, song and prayer. Their worship was to be intelligent and whole-hearted. He strove to save them from the local, the narrow, and the in.. complete. The danger which Ezekiel noted is common to every generation, and certainly to ours. We meet it in national life. It is known there as the policy of the parish pump. Some men have no wide horizon, no spacious outlook, no imperial conception, no lofty ideal. They are indeed " little Englanders." In ecclesiastical life we have " high," " low " and " broad " churchmen, but there are also " little " churchmen, with inadequate notions of the grandeur, obligations, resources, and work of the Church. Re-ligion is broad, deep, high, and all-comprising. In the spiritual Temple are many courts, altars, ministries, privileges, and duties. This prophet-priest was con- earned that nothing due to God should be•withheld, and that nothing bringing blessing to men should be omitt,d. The principle of his teaching is appli-cable to our time, and its wide adoption would bring great success and joy. Christian service is very manifold. It is a long way from north to south of it, and we are to take the comprehensive view. It is spiritual and social, doctrinal and practical, emotional. and intellectual, evangelistic and philanthropic, nigh at hand and afar

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devil" of disparagement, and we say, "What are these among no many I " But if in thoughtful sur-vey we go through the vast temple of Christian ser-vice from south to north, it will hearten us to see thab our vineyard of service is but one of a countiess number, and that we are units in an army of workers running into many millions. We believe in number. for purposes of war and politics, numbers also tell in the kingdom of God. We may possess all the Divine' equipment given to the Apostolic toilers, and in addi-tion the helpful factor of ever growing numbers of " fellow labourers in the Gospel." Then will the consciousness of seeming failure give place to the feel-ing that success is great and growing. Our faith may falter. The foundation of faith is Divine, but we need all the aids and supports with-in our reach. Some one has recently emphasised an old dictum: " God shall forgive thee all but thy despair." If despair be the unpardonable sin, we cannot exercise too much vigilance against it. It cannot be less obnoxious to God than it is in jurious to ourselves. Is it nothing to us, whose lot is cast in these days of shadow and sacrifice, that we are not the first to undergo such trial of our faith 9 In every age faith has been challenged, and yet hope has bloomed immortal in trusting though trembling hearts. When Asaph was tempted to utter the speech of despairing atheism he pulled himself up, shocked at what he had almost spoken, " If I had said, I will speak thus, behold, I had dealt treacherously with the generation of Thy children." His repining witness would have been set against the testimony of loyal souls in every preceding age. It is a good thing to go through the Church's generations and hear their verdict for God. Said one of the fathers of the Scot-tish church, " I love to walk in the steps of the flock." Wisdom was not born with us. They who preceded us have believed, suffered, triumphed. Hope is the child of faith, and faith has always a bright to-morrow. With John Oxenham we may cherish the assurance " Yee, Love triumphant stands, and stands for more In our great need, than e'er it stood before!

Xis Cross still stillids., And this also:- , The Pilot knows the unknown seas, And He will bring us through." Dr. G. H. Morrison tells us of a conversation between Bishop :Wilberforce and Carlyle. The latter said: " Bishop, have you a creed I " Wilberforce replied: " I have a creed, and the older I grow the firmer it becomes; thEre is only one thing that staggers me, and that is the slow progress that that creed seems to make in the world." " Ah," said Carlyle, " if you have a creed you can afford to wait." Yes, faith can wait, for faith kindles hope. There is, however, a narrower and local application of Ezekiel's principle which might be made with greab advantage to every individual church. If all who eater the visible church were to pass from south to north of it! How many are content to atep just within Zion's gates, and out again by the came way as they went in. They never reach the centre, the heart, and the warmth of fellowship, worship, and service. Anyone who has closely observed this matter

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service. To concentrate our labour is the highest wisdom. " This one thing I do " is the motto of the instructed. But the sphere of our work need not prescribe the bounds of our sympathy and knowledge. It is just at this point that some of the perils of Christian life and service arise. There is, for instance, the danger of viewing our own share of work by itself. The mosb the beet and most richly I endowed of us can do is very little. Workers in every sphere have felt this, and have been I thereby oppressed. Our work in the Sunday-school, in Endeavour meetings, in the pulpit, or else-where is not great in measure, nor astounding in re-sults. Our natural gifts make no approach to genius. Our place and influence in, society are neither large nor conspicuous. In view of the universal purpose of God in Christ Jesus and of the clamant needs of the world, we are often made to feel that ours is a small corner and " a little space." " Than cometh the , for a, long time will accept the following analysis as

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true: Some are interested in all Christian weak.; some in several departments Of it, some in one particular branch, and some, it matt be said, have little concern about any. Christian sympathy and enthusiasm should be both strong and broad. God's gifts are manifold, and they are for all. It matters not by which gate we enter. The main things are that we do enter, and then go through the entire range of spiritual privilege and service. We may go in by whop' gate, choir gate, Endeavour gate, generosity gate, social service gats, devotional gate, custom or curiosity gate. Bat, having entered, it is of vital im-portance that we appreciate the unity and solidarity of Christian worship and work. If our preotimil ser-vice cannot embrace every variety of service, our sympathy, prayers, and intend can assist iii. We are -workers together with each other and with God. Nehemith aaceibed hie ili.081116 to the dect.that "tile people had a mind to work." Gideon scattered the hosts of Midian because there were no " slackers " in his army.. " They stood every man in his place round about the camp.' The spiritual conquest known to us as Pentecoet was won because " these all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication." Every one counted for something. When all the burdens of prayer, labour, and generosity are shared by all the daye of Zion's mourning will be ende4

It is along this line that completeness of character will be found. The aim of all the minietries of grace is to "present every man perfect in Christ .3esne." Character is in danger of being disproportionate and one-sided: The devotional and the practical, the emotional and the intellectual, the generous and the active, the tender and the strung, should be blended. A man may be stiffly righteous and lack charity, or in love with a prayer-meeting and vote a collection a nuisance, or be ready to give his suldthoe and yet un-willing to present himself to God. Our Exemplar's character 17218 complete and wantinc nothing. It was a poem of perfection. His robe wax seamless. It in our privilege to be complete in Him. We are " called to be saints." They are the world'shope, and the Redeemer's glory. It requires every ministry of the Church, and the constant exercise of all our gifts .and grams, to produce symmetry of character. The com-plete churchman is the raw material out of which the perfect Christian is made.

THE BOON COMMITTEE. Rev. Dr. Dalton presided at the Book Committee last

Thursday, when a long agenda and far-reaching proposals were under consideration. The report of the magazine thee for Dormery was most encouraging, there being a decided increase in the " Alderegate," "Morning," "Child's Friend," and the "Holborn Review." The re-turns Mr the "Springtime" and " Chrietian. En-deavocrrer," the "Preachers' Magazine" and the "Sun-day 'School Magazine" were not so encouraging, and unless a greatly increased circulation can be secured at once, it means a serious loss. The wish expressed by the General Book Steward that every circuit would put :forth a special effort to secure at least five additional sub-scribers to each of one eight magazines, on each circuit was heartily endorsed, with the confident belief that it would solve all problems relating to our magaaines H, in addition to the minieters, the readers of this journal would say it should be, it would he A return of the cost of production and of profit or loss on each of the magazines for the past tea years was submitted by the Book Steward, and, after lengthy consideration, was sidereed'antil the next meeting, when further information is to be sub-mitted.

Farther recommendations for the improvement of the annual Cbderence Minutes were under consideration, and, with some modifications were adopted, the name of the volume in future to be known as " The Primitive Methodist Year Book," with a sub-title, "Including the Conference Minutes." It is believed it can be made a much moss attractive and useful volume to me- Church. The recommendation of a new "Service Book" was also adopted. It is purposed to provide in this new issue not only for marriages, funerals, baptisms, covenant envied the Lord's Supper, bat for the ordination of ministers, the ordination of local preachers, and reception of mem-bers, both adults and cuuces etc. The preparation of the book was placed in the hands of a committee, consist-ing of the Book Steward, the Editor, J. G. Beeman, S. Horton and Bennett, Convener sad Editor. it was reported that Rev. H. B. Kendall, BA., was 'serge...Mug with the new thilliag " History of the Connexion," ...ad that he was hoping to have it oompleted by the Conference. The Committee reminded its iuMsfacam that the insurance of all Book Room stock against air 3:aide had been •com-pleted. The Book Steward informal the meeting -that the sewed edition of the last Hartley Lecture, "The Supreme Quest," was selling well, and that at least 1,000 copes. the new edition had already been sold. He expeseed the belief that it would tontines to be in considerable demand for some time yet, as it was each an excellent lecture. The report of business for the past nine months was given, showing the mid to bare reached thinly 121,000, and the Book Steward was congratulated on the allergy and alertness he was putting into the concera. Though the war conditions are most unfavourable to the publishing loads yet it was felt that the indomitable persistence of

the Book Steward must Lave good vaults, as far as con-cerns our establidthent • The Nth-committee on Book-Boom firthcs was reeppothed to continue and complete its-work, and a special meeting of the Book Committee 314 to beheld in March to deader its report and recom-mendations.

ARMY NOTES FROM FAR AND NEAR.

By Rev. Joseph E. Gilbert, C.F.

All' ewe pa:miasmal heeled 20 co tint George: Sand* on the aew heath that gene thee to him. Ihillowing upon bsiag •"Wined in diereekdhietr he has now been awarded the Military Crow: Baleen ',mit dB be hisaa to go te Buckingham Palith as attendee *pa Investiture, whin he will receive from His Majeety_

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George the Fifth the decoration mentioned. Well the honour will sit lightly upon him,, and the Church will find pleasure in it. I with there had been two of these Military Crosses-going to oar .men, so that we could offer congsatulations to .1temph Fuillh, Who wall omits the hither. But his tura is mare to cane. Gaits thently Mr. Stapling has champed his etiffirem Triads writing him theta not lorget that new he:is at No. 2 Comalty Clearing Station, IMF Mame. Bev. Albert 0.F., has gone to; a. SZadines cad addraesto relieve Lim. His change of address, therefore, should be noted. He is at 4th klavidry Field Ambulance, and -Cmaby Division, BEY., Franco Rev. E. S. Mania writes to tank " Will,you kindly manse it to he known that com-munications addresser' to me should be.sent te and:Nara Midland-Field Ambulance, 46a. Division, and the address written in full, as letters are constantly going astray in censequemoe of incorrect addsessing 1" Our latest addi-tion to the diet of chaplains is Rev. E. de J. Horne, who has already got into harness. His address is 9, Terrace- road, Mansfield. irooming into contact with many of our men, Lot having the trying experience of discovering that so many of them are not reckoned hie men at all, being registered with some other denomination. (if this he says: "There must • be hundreds of Primitive Methodists in this camp. It is surprising, however, to find so many _men erozrgly registered, amorally after so much has been. written on the point in the leader froni time to time I am doing rey level beet to rectify the matter, and eft happy to report progress." He speaks of special evangelistic anion being held in the camp. They are having great times. The.old days of revival. "Conversions have been.exceeded at each service."

Our chaplaine and but workers write in the hitheet terms of the splendid .times they had with the soldiers at the.Chriamseand New Year parties, the funds Mr which were sent to me from seeders of the Leader. Rev. Tulip Scott, C.F., writing from Orowborthgb, tells of giving presents and helium with Christmas festivities, when his men, over a thousand of them, had "a fine time." Writing from cur Bovington Camp Hut, the leader ; 'describes their Christmas Day party " We had our parade service in the marring, and than an the afternoon was spent in preparing for the ,social. About 100 men came in during the evening, and there was not a happier party in camp. When 9 p.m. came three cheers were lustily given for the institute staff and the people who had given the cash for the met After that as immense fatigue party prepared the hall I. our Sendsy parade. When all the men bad gone, and we were sitting around the fire, we were agreed that the piety balloon a great success, and that none of as had agent such a etecanous Chrietmas Day before." Rev. E. W. Smith, C.F., crates from Maidstone:—" We have had three parties here, and they have been very successful. We provided lots of good things, and earned the men, by our request, brought lady friends, and we had geed times. I did not seek for leave at Christmas, though I had not had a Christmas with my people for six years, bat gate up the time to the surer, and tried to mthe them as happy art possible." At Aldershot, Witley, .1meford,. and Tidworth, a like story of erilmhdly arranged and greatly successful gatherings, far which lmmtreds of our own soldiers were highly matefal, is tell. Very special drank; are offered to all the friends who sent as help for these parties I -enure than their gifteenabled na tegivo real Mratmasiolieer and beet New Year joy. There comes to me from Konen a remarkably interesting statement of New Year wrath held in the Protedent Church, largely under the guidance and direo-tion of a Primitive Methodist load preacher, who is now a sergeant on an important bath Mail I had better give the letter jest as it Wands fenen Bergt. T. Drury Smith -" We had in common with the home Ohurehee an inter-ceseery service for those of our fallen comrades and to remember the Archbishop of Rouen, who, in the test days of 191b, passed away. This gentlemses Bldg*: differing from as in owe views, had a large heart and was very generous and kindly to the EnOlish soldiers. For these d played the 'Deed Meath in Saul ; ee,r-one stood to ettentien, and se imprewave was the amerce that a French pastenethd to pm it wee a most memorable sight' During the-service we had the well-lmowi Imams. The preacher called upon as to lift tip our eyes ado the hills.' It wee splendid, net the right note for the men. A communion service followed, when sixty men gathered round the table A solemn and uplifting influence filled all our hearts. We left the service feeling nearer God and thinking of our owe friends and chapel. at home. We had a collection in the service, and after paying some expenses we were able to donate t5 to the hospitals for Christmas cheer already provided."

Our people will be interested in knowing that Rev. Tulip Scott, C.F.; has a church parade of over 1,000 men every Sunday morning, quite the largest parade held by any of •our chaplains ; that Rev. T. E East, of Feat-bourne, in getting between four end five hundred R.A.1LO. men to his church service on a Sunday morn-

frig that the boys and girls of Cricklado-road, Swindon, Sunday-school, haws been hard at work to send a big box of lovely parcels for soldiers at the front ; that the scholars of Kiveton Park Sunday-school cent money for wither.' comforts ; that Rev. Arthur Gray, one of our ministers of the writes from Ireland: "Our Soldiers' Home in Aldershot was a godsend to me, while I was stationed at North Camp" ; that Rev. P. J. Fisher, C.F., now in Calais, when out_ prospecting recently with some doctors came across some very isolated camps, where they found aoldiere work-ing in marries working, hard and long hears, mawt no sort of +comfort:3 and no glory, and decided to thee a Sunday afternoon seance for them, to ruitigate their ineletion and tbe mithater to - their othefort, and 'highest good; that Hav,Alliset CE., in ',France, recently, held a ethics in a lhesr Bees bra has seldom been et a better ethice ie his life. Ilia* he is In the fighting line and "the trendies are dreallal,7 fee sea P.m had worse times many a time" That Rev. H. Leggate, who recently enlisted in a Scotch Regiment, writes of this !Lowlife "My chief duty is - to obey: 'Obey' thus far hae meent laying sewer pipes, breaking stones, carrying - coals drilling, etc.," but as hill optimistic, and .aye: "I

an learning lessons that I. should never have learned

as ...Meter, which will be of AMMe1/130 value to me after the -wax"

We have received the following gifts in Aldershot' dunes the past *ea, and beg to thank all who have

-em .Mod :—£5, the biases Powells' Class, Blackheath, per Rev. A. Wilkes ; 12s. 6d., Pinchbeck West, Band of Hope; pee Mr. J. H. Palmer 1.0s., received by Hr. Skinner, of Drarat Hut, from Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, of Peterborough, for Christian. Party Vend ; le, Mrs Mthenzie Grantham; .body belt and lel:met, dire. 0. Bradbury, Illaclqxol,; three helmet., Miss M. Fletcher, of Kendall ; large box of parcela for soldier. hem Sunday-mhool Cricdaele-roed, Sabath, pa. Mr. W. Huddle ; mailer, etc., Miss Doris Belthamber, .thrildlard; sales and mittens, Mrs..E. A. Fmington, akerbemi Hill, Dar- ham ; socks, Mra. Lom e,

All inquiries should be .thieresed- to 2,, Victoria-road, Aldershot.

Rev. B.-Conlbeck at Halifax. We have just had a .stroorseful four days' minim ad -

Pre Neet Church, Halifax, conducted by the Rev. B. Chalbecin of Bradford. blelarithsteading that the time fixed for the minion, Jemmy dith to deth,.ceincided with athigent lighting reeteiction., the services were well attended.-, Each evening sersioe vans preceded by an open-air service, and it was good to see such a large number engaged in this meet important work- The Sunday ser-vices will Meath ranembead, and the emenuniothail was quite lithe! with adult scholars and other young people-giving themsthes to Christi Daring the minion, Murtha adults and tenjuniors voluntarily made the great choice, brat the remits cannot be tabulated. Net only Mr. Coulbeck's Gospel message., bat hie solo made a greet impression. The rough' Id bean leaked derthed to for some considerable time, and the teachers have met at the clone of the afternorm school for many months and offered prayer far Godler blowing on the mission. The members of the Endeavour made a oeuvres of the district. The revival really begat before the. minion, as five of our theism were publicly received into church fellowship by the master, Mee Johnstone Dodd, .et a mommental ethics in December. Ain Sundity, jemmy 16th, Ree. J. Dodd conducted the services and a -memorable af ter meeting was-held, stehicletwo.isthereanade their decision • and seventeen senior wholere and six juniors were received into church fellowthip ; altogether about seventy received the Sal:rammed. We greally rejoiced thie event in our Pre Neat Church, which is debtless, and therefore -able to devote its enemies to the-greet work of swing souls. Practically all our young most are serving their Ring and country at the present time, the school having s.Bellel Honour coartainmg thirty-two names. We pray that the work may be abiding, and that thenthe young men of the church return home they may -find an atmo- sphere which will make Christian thrice ere. delight.

Preachers' Association. The quarterly meeting of the Preachers' Aesociation fot

Dudley, Brierley Hill, Old Hill, Chadley -Heath, Hasbury, and Halesowen -Blackheath and Langley, Quinton and OldburyCircaile was held at Dudley en Saturday last. The president (Bev. John Watts) was hi the chair, and there woe present Revs J. Dudley, J. H. Hirst, A. Wilkes K Allpemt, and J. Rath Elliott, and over Ifty local pthchers from:the cianite. Theprowedinge weer marbeti by a fureep"nit, and the fraternel intercourse the greatly enjoyed. After the necessary business two pepere -were given on the subject. of " Preaching." Mx.- Tilde.- ley, of Helesowen, a young preacher of promise dealt with "A Young Man's Ideals.. Fiesefullylespieded for

high sense of the preacher's. vocation, for the centrality of Meld in tier message, for a social application to the ,Gespel, and for a buranng passion for mils. Mr. D. Nor-wood, aa, one of the honoured leaders of the District, dealt very eanably with the theme, "A Senior Math Ex-periences" From a wide experience he emphasised the lessons of earned study, careful .deliberation over the message, extemporaneous delivery, individuality in preaching without undue emphasis on merely poweatire subjects, and, above all, in life end precept an theiverving loyalty to the Christ and the fundamental tenths of the Gospel. Mr. Philip Cole, Mr. 0. C. Robbins and Ide Langley ahead 4n the discussion that followed. Oldbury Circuit joined to association. The chicuite all aerated their willingness for pulpit interchange, and this as to be arranged "hi October. The next meeting is to be held at

Brierley Hill, on Monday, April 10th. The Wellinif.0-rod ladies den...11 /wed refreshments,

JANUARY 20, 1010

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National Service. The opportunitiee for rendering urgent and effective

Service, to the nation are to-day greater than ever. While the nation is straining every nerve and mudlein main-tain its equipment for the straggle on the battlefield, and while the manhood of the land is pouring, itself out in an unceasing /IOW to eaves the-weary- from the demisters

that menace it, there is an equally argent call to \those

who have given their lives to the earnce of the Larch's 'Menthe to we the present occasion as the greatest that =ewer presented itself' for national service of a imirituat kind. The heart of the nation to-day is more urgently in need of-spirited ministry than it hae ever been They =fen faun myopia- who do not aee it. The imperative need of the minister in Meth the needs of the nation as a. whole, in listen to all the cues- that come from every quarter, and aide= himself to those that are the more likely to be neglected, and that are ovally of importance to the auetenanee of our national Info , is, ant for him to-listen to any munitions as to inner may he politic, his it ie to obey the stern cat of imperiome duty irrespectiveof future contingencies Nations that keep their balance aze the. more likely to pall through the derma and: storm Co-ordinated strategy is what the All= lacked at first, and are seeking to remedy now. It is just here where the Christian minister is now so imperatively required' in the nation, to mix himself up mita the nation's agony sal loss.

'Mier aspect of the Cheryl's burden was emphearned recently by the Bider, of London, who, in reply to an enquiry on the part of some of his clergy; said"I want every mourner vented, every recruit commended tothe care• of thetheplain of the regiment to which he =posted, and tooth kept with all women left behind. Br the light of the great spiritual iesues involved we may 'shorten the days' more effectively by renewed fervour and earnest- nem in oar work- than by any other comes." These are true and thee words, and that essential peat of oar nation's life for whirl they dand has been and dill is liable to be overlooked or under-estimated. What ie moral and spiritual' in the nation is the real motive and impulse of the war, or we_ara fighting for a myth; end the motive' muse " 1104' be allowed to Weaken en these perilous daya It is only the prevalence cif the spirituel in the nation that rim came its Ideals to survive. And

"to nvery minister, adders, the: days new big with oppor-tunas. The Borrowing 'end drained heaths of mother-hood and childhood, the care of the wounded and those who have given themselves, for the conflict at home.and at the freak and the burdening task of keeping the nation's- game steadfastly apse the ideals with which it entered the canftict—these are among the essentials of the present distress.. What the fakirs may say to the man who thee shoulders this =den may safely be left to the fun=

Church Economic.

Organisation are springing up on every side in entities.- ea of the end of the war. Not that that deeirable•thy is in eight; it is. not. And though .this uprising may appear to be altogether pesmodere, yet those who see deeper recognise it as of the truest wiedom. Recon-struction meet conle, and the sooner the architecture of the new day is drafted the quicker will the nation get to eta new work when once the din of 'conflict ceasea. Bat it meet he ready. And while the entice is busily con-ridding how commerce mat adapt itself to the new cir-cametances that will confront it, there is an equally clamant need that the Larch should also be overhauling itself in preparationfor the-coning day. It will be a surprise of the great= kind if the Chem& is not forced by the strem of circumstances to study economy in some important directions. Church vague has been tolerated _for yenta because they Churches. were wealthy ; the future will net sea them len wealthy, but thefaure. will demand the nem= of more rigid economy ; every bye-product will have to be turned, to eery= and wastage will have to owe

In an illuminating article in the "Christian World," Mr. Harold B ••••lw son of fl,") has been frankly =priming himself upon the topic of "Denomino-banal Distmetians," and In heathen able to more many pointa. It inane atlacrative eubject„ and one that will have to be faced. Beneranatienslisur, an such is in a decadent elate, and as men. face realities, an th will do increasingly, .the unenentiale of our religion will rightly fond to diminish, while the inner and' iding content of oar faith will epring into greater prominence.. Efany will undoubtedly be religiously and denominationally ahoeked as they some gradthlly to the discovery of what the future holde for us en its closed hand. But the shock will be survived, and the nerve will be the =anger and steadier. let these questione be faced by every devout follower of our Lord Is there nate large and unjustifiable wastage inn the been Churches in consequenth of our denomiza. tional distinctions I' Are there not in many' localities= malty places" of worship and more ministers than can be prop mainteinedf Is not, the maintenance of the fabric in many instances almost all that some churches can do, and does not tide, the leaser work of the•Cturrch, absorb almost all the- Murales them 7 Let it be frankly admitted that there are two meat Wee Church denomina-tions, For while there are the many denominate= there will naturally be the disposition. fro each to preside for its own, and the competition and wastage will continue. There onght to be . reconetruetion a the Methodist Churches, as them ought also to be only one Church for Congregationalists and Baptista. If the distinctions could be reduced by ono-half, the need; of the com-munity would be better met and the energies of the Churches would be directed to the essential matters for which densedeotioth exist.

Gale= there ie en= adsance- the enemy being compelled to yield strong positions- Iti'Mesepotamiathertehas been heavy fighting, and Genera Aylmer and his troop, who Toweehend to the relief and strengthening of General

and his army, who are twenty-five miles east of Kneel-Amara are finding pl=ty to do, General Lake, chief of the. General Staff in India, han taken the place

'of General Nixon, who has resigned on health ground. Though 'the Turks are well known as fakes fighter., they are, bring steadily ovens:me Of coarse, many of their forces will Wow be released by our evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula, but oar troops are almost daily becoming more =mereas to resist any new attacks in ether areaa Obnfficting rumours have been in circula-tion as to the malignity of the &nesse affecting the Keiser's health, bet it would be idle to attach too much importance to them. His removal would, of canoe, sig nificarkly affect the isenee.of the war; but it is not at all likely, that it would, end it„

The Polftical Situation.

The eecond reading. of the Military Service Bill was carried on Wednesday of last week by a majority of 392, whereas the first reading entered a majority of only 298. This was brought about largely by the abstention of the Irish Nationalists who at the first reading had voted against the Bill. Mr: Asquith met a number of the representatives of Labour, and as a. result the demand far the rerignation of the three Labour members of the Government has been, for the time being, relinquished. It would be idle, of none, for One much importance to be attached to thin decirion. A sullen acquiescence to an almost inevitable meas.° is, in no same a' victory to exult in. The Government Will almost certainly mam-tain a sufficient majority to carry in proposal through the Committee and Deport =gee, bet that will nob be an end to its troubles. in this matter by any means. As might be expected, there ie great rejoicing in conacrip-tionid circles, though at the moment the rejoicing is diplomatically subdind. Those of us who are on prhi-ciple and by conviction opposed to compute= may lie overborne for the time,. bat our opposition will remain, and we believe this is true art= great mass of Free Churchmen. Vigorous attempts- should be made during the Committee debates to secure ea many safeguards as poseible, and especially to see-that compulsion becomes no part of oar permanent national machinery. The coo fidence in the Prime Minister remrine unshaken, however mach we may deplore hie unfortunate pledge. So much can hardly be said of some of his hustling colleagues, popular idols as some of them have been. Great hopes are entertained that the Government-, even when it has misled its Compulsion Bill, will no arrange for the poe-ponemant of the final stage as to give still further lime for the attestation of the remaining single men and thee for its measure—which many of them meat dislike hardly lees than Sir John Simon—to become annecemar ; The Government must be careful led it heap up wrath against the day, of wrath"

The Miners' Decision.

The growing menthe= of the great mining clan =nether= athrions problem, which will.tax the eapeity and conciliatoriness of even the Prime, Minister. We have note swap of sympathy with the threat. of &national strike, to which rather a Isobaloided and holstein= ex-prnsion hen already been given. Bat the unanimous, decirion of the Minere' Federation on Thursday, firth to opposes the Government Military Service Bill, and next to instruct their executive to a second conference in the awed- of the Bill becoming law, toddle'e what further action dna& bes 'nine, may well cense serious, athention anameet conscriptionist asthenia., both inside the Cabinet as well as outside, It must not foe overlooked that 2e9,e90 miners have rallied to the coley., and test they am still responding to the call of the King; and that those, who remain at their work ate engaged: in labour "kith is vital to the winning of the war. 'flee men wha wield pick and ehovel are amongst the- mint loyal of the for= of the country, and at this critical moment their mood mad be noted. Then in common with other Laboartits, they have the deep-rioted conviction that, if the Military Ser-vice Bill be paned in its present form, and without specific guarantees, it will be speedily followed by industrial compulsion, and this they bitterly and rightly resent. They have had to learn named their lessons in a hard and bitter school, and nobedy• should be greatly earprised at their seepicion. Besidea, the more the fig,ares of the Derby scheme are considered, and common sense is brought to bear upon them, the more is the em-poria for legal compulmon to be sespected. With 6,000,000 men having voluntarily, offered themselvee for the defence of their country, conscription is one of the

last-things to whole we should rand We cannot lent believe that Mr. Asquith, thoegh he has allowed himself to he dragooned, will see that the gnat danger of friction with organised labour is croakily removed. A great number of amendinents to the Bill of the Government have already been tabled, not least of all of which are then which spring from the ranks of Labour. We shall still believe that the Prime Minister will see the wisdom as well as the equity of eome of them, in substance, if not in farm. s

German Swagger. It is more than a little difficult even yet—though he

has become pretty well familiarised with it—for. the ordinary Britisher to understand' the swelling end book-let mugger in which the spokesmen of the German people unweariedly indulge. Withtluerhodimientadeof shrieking voices like thole of Count Reventlow and General Bern-hard.' we are now well acpaurted_, but the outbursts of the occupants cd the pulpit. in Germany ens not only chocking but nanseatuig, mid unmistakably chow to what depths- ad blind bigotry and thus ignorance even collared awn um fell What can be thought of the claim of one-preaching man, that "the Divine minion of Ger-many is to crucify humanity," and of another that in the ruthless barbarities end unmentionable horrors of the last ...lateen months Germany is "eintply perform-ing a work of charity "f And yet, as we now well know, these base and corrupt assumptions lie at the very founda-tion of the deeds in -which the followers of " katur have gloried to indulge. These ravings--a fresh outburst from the craay and red-handed Kaiser marking his hhile day odebrations being one of the latert—of the inflated leaders of opinion in Germany show the kind of duff, even in their places of worship, which is scattered broadent, and it is precisely thie which indicates that a victory by force of arms will not. be enough. Until the soul of the" nation of braggarts is purified there will be no peace for the world. We did not court this heavy task of benefiting our civilisation, and even now we abhor theprocenes necessary for its discharge ; but done—and comPletely done—it most be, that all the nations may breathe the more freely.

The Problem of Free Speech. • The recrudescence of hooliganism whirls in various parts

of the country we are now witnessing, in connection with attempts to hold meetings to &souse unpopular views of the wer,' is a humiliating omen in our national life. To been intolerant of views. with which we may not agree as to practise the pranks of the rowdy and the blackguard ie not at alt fiatteringto oar much-vauntedlove of fairplay, but for the custodians of the public peace to stand coolly by and allow the violent and bigoted thorn= of free utterance to invade and break up peaceful meetings is nothing short of "a scandal. It may be the Union of Demo- cratic Control and other similar bodies are, not well advised in come of their methods, each that they do not always pursue the paths of conciliation and good se=. but "fair play is, a jewel" which, because of its valnetothe world. we-would eednloaely sangeard. Some-times it happens that the victims of such rowdyism are men and women of the greatest sanity and the loftieet character, and Base. be,en amongst the chief benefactors of their mantryinen, while it ales" often happeris that those who assault ea well as vilify them are degraded " ne'er-•

In_ any case, so long ae those. who essay to speak do. not break the law of the land, whether their views be papalar or unpopular, they should be allowed liberty, and Mould be defended in its therein,.

Ash Vale Van Dwellers' Mission. The Aldershot Circuit is probably unique in the fact

that it contains within its borders e mission for van dwellers. This splendid agency is centred. at Ash Vele, where scores of these strange wanderers congregate for the - winter. This work ie altogether the charge of Mr. S. Terry, who has given himself to it with a courage and resource that are beyond praise. Till comparatively recently, and with a rare chefm all her own, Mr. Terry hoe rendered invaluable help, and has only surrendered her task at the rude bidding of myna affliction. Mr. Terry's work has been made harder by the war which hes taken from him the eoldiers who co-operated with him with such pluck and tact. The festival of the mission was recently held, and was doubly attractive by the presence and help of Rev. S. Horton. In the after-noon our welcome mailer 'discoursed on " Vision and Service." Mr. Horton adapted himself with perfect success to his unusual congregation, and the sermon went home to heart and mind. The tea was largely attended, and wee arranged and served by six ladies from the van cleaners' colony. The cheerful industry and attractive appearance of these helpers spoke highly of the quality of the work that the mission is doing. The night con greption wth exceedingly pod, "one own people" being present in large number. Mr. J. Fanner ably presided, and Mr. Horton gave an address that the people are talking about stll Those old and tried friends of the minion, Mr. H. Ainpr (Aldershot) and Mr. A. Holloway (Surhiton), spoke. Ales Woodward, late of Arlesford Home, served se organist. Miss Harrison, of Camberley, help magnificently, as also did Mrs. Holloway. One of the most pleasing features of the ser-vices boa been the individual singing of those who hem been brought to the Saviour through the agency of the Mission. in G—,, Priscilla R— and Annie H..— stood up, fearlessly in the presence of their own people and sang of paadoning mercy and of unfailing grace. At Ash Vale the Gospel of Hope and Saving Grime is preached with semen. We could do even better week amongst this people if we had at oar diepthal financial help. Rev. Harry M. Hull, 8, Lasisdowne-road, Aldershot, the minister, will be glad to• hear from any friend who id willing to make it easier for that unique worker, Mr. S. Terry, to tail for the people for whom spiritual interest be lives and. Labour..

NOTES OF THE WEEK: The Progress of the. Wag

While there is still fierce, though intermittent, fighting on both the Eastern and Western locate, the centre of attention towards, which all eyes are anxiously turned is undoubtedly further afield. With the fate of Serbia still in mind, new and painful interest has been awakened by the overwhelming attack on. Montenegro. The capture of Mount levtchen by the Austriana an significant at what, it is in itself„ but moro-ominnue in what it portend.e, and while it primarily concerns Italy, what affects one Ally affects all. • If Allman, be invaded Italy will be very heavily etricken. There is much mystery surrounding the aitnation in that area, and why much Avenger help haa not been sent for the tunintane t of Montenedro by the Allies is not at. all clear. The Resins., am Mail pinking thaw plucky. offenamt News comes of severe fighting in the Caucasus, which her been spread ever five days end -is still: is progrees, while in

36 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. JANUARY 200918

THE ROMANCE OF FACTS.

By Thomas Jackson.

During recent days, periods of anxiety and shadows have been agreeably reliceed for me by incident, that have strengthened my 'already strong conviction that effort pat forth in the name of .Jesus Christ, and from lo. Him, in the slums of our great city, "is not vain in the Lord." With the promises and teaching of God'e Word to inspire and guide, with the love of Chriet to con-strain,- and with the record of social and spiritual trans-formation produced by the. Holy Spirit in the character and lives of those whom some describe in the' "submerged tenth" as an abiding testimony, we should despair of none, but have hope for all

When the Whitechapel Institute and Home was acquired twenty years ago, we reopened its door. and commenced operations,• resolving that neither poverty nor previous misconduct should be a disqualification' for admisscen to any lad. The young hceligan found an ever open door and received a hearty welcome, but hie hceligan propensities had to submit to effective restraint and " a more excellent way" was shown to him. " Birds of a feather dock together," whether they be birds of paradise or jet black rooks, and so, n time we were credited with getting the "scum" front the slums of Whitechapel. Some fearful saints who trembled for the safety of the ark were in dread of finding some day, as they walked down the Whitechapel-road, the institute either burnt to the ground or otherwise in ruins. But when we decided upon a further new departure by open-ing our doors to the juvenile flotsam and jetsam of our metropolitan prisons and police courts, then these fear-ful saints thought they saw certain disaster ahead, and the reproach of failure. So for twenty years we have been shaping our policy in the direction of affording an opporturuty to the worst to try to he better, and extend a nelping hand to those who are down to assist them to rise. We have had much success to rejoice over, but there have been appairin failures that have disappointed but not discouraged us.

And so, recently, as if intended by the Master to banish any remnant of uncertainty as to whether labour for Him was ever in vain, we have had given us, during days of enforced inactivity, inspiriting facts. Some years ago a lad was admitted as a member of our Institute whose appearance resembled some farmer's ,care-crows we have seen. He had neither boots nor stockings, an old pair of knicker-trousers were in rags, the remains of a shirt were in tatters, no covering for his head but overgrown hair and dirt, and round his neck a worn-out for tippet that had strayed from some rag. bag. He we well-known in the slums of the neighbourhood, the police often had him under observation ; as oat. as the point of a needle, he was in constant readiness for mischief, and had the agility of a monkey. He was generally known by names that were certainly not given to him in baptism. The colour of his hair secured 'for him his most popular name of "Ginger " ; the appearance of his •clothing suggested an additional name, that of "Tatters," and this Ginger Tatters was added to our list of members. We gave him what he did not remember having before—a bath in warm water, and clothes that make him look quite respectable. For several years he was a member of our Institute and a scholar in our Sunday-school. We were able to render him kindly aid, but his drunken parents and pigsty home appeared to neutralise the good he received through W. The slum in which was Ginger Tatters' home has recently been publicly described by a Borough Councillor in the follow-ing word.: "He had visited the property, and never in his wildest moments had he imagined such a picture as it presented. It was an atrocity to allow this plague-spot to continue in existence. The place wise nothing less than a cesspool of muck and filth, not fit for a pig. One would not bury a dead dog there if One had any respect for the dog'. body."

When the lad was able to earn sufficient wages to support himself he left his parents and this wretched slum, and we have not seen him Mace. To our great delight we received a letter from him a few dap ago, in which we learn that he enlisted, joined the Territorial Engineers, went out to the Dardanelles, was one of the first to land on the Gallipoli Peninsula, had for months been in the firing line, and recently wan invalided home, and is now in a Red Cross hospital in the south. In his letter he says " Some few years ago I was a slum boy, and attended your place, being a member of the Sunday-ash.), also the Endeavour and Boy. s. Club. I might add those days fetch tack old memories of the good you did me, having 'received, through great kindness, several pairs of boots and snits of new ,clothes. That kindness of yours will always be in my mammy. Since those days I have prospered through the help of God. . . . I am now married, and pleased to say I have found a good wife and little son, whom I pray may never see poverty like I did. . . . A few Sunday. ago I gave an &diress to the Brotherhood on ' Whet God heath done for me in the Dardanelles.' At the close of the meeting the minister came to MO, and, hearing that I seine from London, naked me if I knew you. I informed .him that I had that great pleasure, amt that what I wee, by the grace of God, I owed to you." Several other remark-able cases have been brought to oar knowledge during the past few days that we may be permitted in a future bane of the Leader to refer to. They are a bracing spiritual tonic to our faith and hope.

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this at mu. writs th, Albany 13d., Noirremerroa.

THE CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE.

A Noted Family Rejoicing.

By Rev. R. Harrison.

"Of all situations for a constant residence, that which appears to me most delightful is a little village far in the country."—Miss "Our Village."

The.King has of late congratulated those parents who have more than the average number of sons serving him and their country in this terrible war. It was a worthy and timely thing to do, and gave a real joy to all, and will rank-among .the many acts he has performed which the nation will gratefully remember, At the same time, we do well to recognise the fact that there are parents who have, many sons and daughters cendeting conetant service to our Church. They are contriblring in many ways to its permanence and prosperity. And none more so than the children of Mr. and Mrs. Sykes, of Wetivang, in the Driffield Circuit. We know of no,village chinch with a better record for saintly men and women and heroic lien.. Its members lived for its weal, ever placing first things first, seeking no highce joy than devotion to duty and the culture of their spiritual life. What congregations on-Sundays and weekdays gathered to hear the word, and how eagerly did they listen! There were giants, tob,,in those days, men like George Bullock, member of the Deed Poll, and Thomas Boynton. How wise in counsel and sound in knowledge was the form., and how earnest in evangelistic work was the latter ! And they were typical of many. The relation of the village churches to those of the large towns in vital, and their salsa none of as can estimate. They have sent forth virile men and women, full of spiritual fervour, loyal and melons. We have known not a few who became the strength and stay of the city church. The little Bethel has a strong claim for the practical Sympathy and gene-rous support of the Connexion. They have given much, and then record is on high.

We have been led to write thus because of a family gathering in the above-named village on the occasion of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sykes, on Thurs-day, January 15th. The father had known greet hard-ship, socially and educationally. His forbears were large farmers in .the district. He loved the house of God, and none enjoyed its services more. Sunday and weekday he was in his. place. Of his wife we cannot say anything more worthy than that which One of her sons says in a letter to us —" My mother ie a woman per excellence," She came of the Suggitte, of Water, who were co-workers with Johnny Catchy, Of keen intellect, strong will, and grit, with a large vein of hnmoui, she has in a very true sense lived for her family, and, while now in feeble health, she has great joy in knowing that her children are doing , well in life , and in the fellowship of the Church. One son John, has bees a member since he watt eixteen, a local preacher, society steward, and class leader in North Ormsby Church. William joined the Church when eighteen, and is a local preacher. He has great gifts, and those who know him intimately believe that his place was in the ministry. He is widely popular, and deservedly so. Richard is of a quiet and retiring dis-position, of great mental capacity, and is doing good work at Darlington as a Sunday-school teacher. He decided for Christ early in life, and continues in well-doing. Witty, manager of the Kirkby Stephen gasworks, became a member at twenty, and rendersyeoman service an a local preacher in that wide circuit. Herbert continues at Wet-wang, and has been in fellowship with the Church from hie eighteenth year. He, too, is a localpreacher. Hcery is at home, and works on the farm. He is a memberyith the Wesleyane. The daughters, Annie and Mary, are, living, the former in the village, the latter in Hull._

Is it needful to say anything of Rev. T. Sykes? HiB name ie a household word in our Church. At seventeen he became a member. We remember him well in those days, a constant attendant at the chapel, an Ain't listener, ever valuing the private'means of grace. We delighted in him, and bad great hopes for hie future. Of the writer he says: "You were the first posacher I heard, my first superintendent, and you gave the ordina-tion charge to me." In one's retirement these memories are precious. With pardonable pride we have watched his progress, and are glad to think that he is justly popular. With restricted educational advantages he has worked his way to his present pceition, giving proof that it is the

minister who wins. Making psychology his special study, he has fitted himself for the mnuetry, which a proving eminently fleece' to the large congregation. that gather in the Central Church at Newcasale. His ministry is helpful, dealing, as it does, with thingethat vitally matter to the perplceed, the sorrowing, and the suffering. Long may his bow abide in strength.

Mr. and Mrs. Sykes are to be congratulated and we can imagine the joy they had in having with them' on the occasion named so many of their children, seven °Cab= are members of oaf Church. three of them level. Meek. and one a minister. Thinking of the pest, EVA T.. Sykes .aye: "As we look back an the hardships, the centratited, uncongenial environment. it is the way that we lave come to know the deep-reliability of provident' It is a sane view of the divine dealings with a noted family.

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Those who formed the acquaintance of Dr. Paterson-Smyth years ago in his most readable books on "How We Got Our Bible" will find the same versatility, lucidity and arresting qualities in this last volume. The twenty sermons which make up this book are of the popular style, descriptive, illustistive, and abound in point, moral and lemon. Yoe search in vain for anything profound or abstruse, but if you deeire the homely touch, the pointed threat, the commoneense, practical application of some Bible truth, pray get this volume.

GENERAL COMMITTEE NOTES. Rev. W. A. Hammond presided at the General CoMinit-

tee last Friday, when it was reported that the following minister. had farther enlisted ander Lord Derby's scheme:—Revs. J. 17 Sutcliffe, W. J. Tubb, Geo, B. Wallace, G. Sutton Read, J. Carter, and Geo. P. awn-inish. Its. decided to forward a reeohttion of sympathy with the Vice-President of Conference in his illness,. and to express the hope that he would soon be restored. The death of Rev. D. Y. Maylott wan reported by the secretary, who, in submitting a resolution of empathy with the bereaved family, in terms of tenderness and deep appre-ciation paid a gracious and welltherited tribute to•Mr. Maylobt an one of our pioneer missionaries to Fernando Po and as the founder of the San Carlos Mince. Other tributes for the noble 'character and distinguished abili-ties and .rvioe.of Mr. Maylott were borne by Revs. S.• Horton, J. Dinnick, J. Dodd Jackson, John Mayles, H. J. Taylor, W. Robert., ••John Holland, and S. L.-George. A record was made, too, of the death of Rev: John Hall, Congleton, who, after forty-five year.',- faithful service in the active ministry; had been superannuated since the Conference 'd 1911. The committee recognised that in the death-of John Hall the Connedoh had lost a loyal and devoted minister.

A ccimmunication was received from Hartley College Committee agreeing to the drafting of two student. into circuit work—G. W. Becemhead to Richmond (Surrey), and Leonard H.-Johnson to Hull Fifth. On the question of interpcetation of tale, the committee expressed its opinion that where a circuit quarterly 'fleeting failed, or objected for some reason or other, to confirm the nomi-nation of two representative. of the Circuit Sunday-school Committee to the District Sunclayacbool Committee, they most give the circuit Sunday-school Committee the privilege of Making other nominations. Approval woe given to the General Miseionary Commit-tee requisitioning the sevice. of Rev. George Bell, of Market Rosen Circuit, for foreign [missionary work, and • providing the Grimsby and Lincoln District concurred, it was decided to allow the circuit to supply Mr. Bell's work with the services of a lay agent until the end of March, and with their own local staff from March to Jinn inclusive, the circuit to call out and pledge a new probationer frOin next Confer... application for par thanent membership of Conference wee received bean Bev. Thomas Granger, Scarborongh, and forwarded to Conference. Pendell, and York and Scarborough Cir-cuits reported that they had approved the propoeed increase of the. minimum salary of minister.. The sale of a house at Brindle, Ford, Hickcelph Circuit, wan sanc-tioned. As several circuits on the Feet Coast end in the Isle of Man and other place. hose angered considerably from the war, it was decided to establish a War Emer-gency Fund, to be administered by the Genesal Commit- - tee. Mach pleasure and gratitude was•cepreesed that Sir 'William Hartley had promised generous support to the fund, and the hope was strongly expressed that all our people, and ebonite too, who were ebbe to do so would generously respond to a epecial appeal that is to be made by Rev. M. P. Davison. Bev: J. Moyle. is appointed to assist Mr. Davison in the labour involved in this new departure. - •

An application was received from the British. aid Foreign Bible Society, endorsed with the approval of oar M' sionsxy FJwin W.

Executive, that panorama% he granted ,ittotaittyva

to Italy for an indefinite period. The Committee felt it to be a goat honour paid to car Church, and, though reluctant to lose Mr. Smith from oar anneionary. roll, yet, in view of the great and comprehensive work of the British and ForeignBrble Society, mad our own indebted-nese, together, with that of every other missionary organisation, to this great society, the.committee .cog-

- nised that it had 110 effentetive but to .made to the r.wist, and this was accordingly done. The Ocafference wilt be regueeted to allow Mr. Smith to retain,Ins status a, a slims., of our Church without paetoral charge.. Mr, Smith aince April burn has been engaged as an Limy -Chaplain; tram.•Woh wsition he will new .ek release in order. to remove to Bare to take up his new duties. It wee .ableed to ask the President of Conference to preach the annual sermon of the Britiali and Foreign Bible Society in one of our own church.. Several applications for help Icem the Local. Preacher.' Aid Fund-were sympathetically coneldered, and some business is connection with the Superannuated Minn..' Widows and Orphans Fund was speedily dispatched.

A Cry for Bread, Words cannot adequately picfute the pitifuloondition of

the distressed and etarvmg Jewish refugees ifl'Hussio,--. men, worn. And -children who are victims of Ilditin'e cruel pdvance Already with has beam accomplished by the Runt. Jews' Relief Fund to mitigate the widemiresd buffeting, 'but, as an announcement on another page remarks, what-has been done is but as a drop in the ohssn tampered with what remains, if effective help is to be given: The great cry is for breed, and to meet this-the committee in .charge of the fond is .king Christian friends to provide it with the necessary fund. to distribute a million-loaves of bread. At the present time a small, wholesome and 'sustaining loaf can be purchased in Bessie for one penny. We invite our reader& att.*on to this most touching and urgent appeal, confident that they will give to it a willing and ample response.

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and generous. Sub-tutors and officere were heartily thanked for their servias Ma J. P.tfield, J.P., was reappointed treasurer and Mr. W. Neal secretary, who is also nominated for a place on the Central Council Mr . W. Hall is delegate-to the Synod. Lynn and Cambridge.

The committees were held at Swaffham on January 10th, Mr. G. W. Miller presiding. It was reported that Rev. H. 11. Woodward had joined the R.A.M.C., and the Win-loch Station had arranged for the services of a Lay Agent to supply his place. The circular from the General Com-mittee was received, and a .mmittee was appointed to prepare a letter urging the sugg.tions therein to the consideration of the stations. It Wes suggested that at the District meeting intercessory Bermes should be arranged for. Arrangements were made. for the visit of

Rai. G. Fawcett among the Endeavour societies. Arrange-ments are also to be made for the Sunday-school Con-ference. in July. . Missionary questions occupied some time. Mr. J. W. Hipkin was appointed to take charge of No. 1 Van. The secretary called attention to the position of the missioner with regard to the question of national service. The committee hoped he might not have to aban-don this work; and asked the General Committee to nee its influence to secure him in this position. The secretary was ached to correspond with the stations, with a view to holding a xpiesiosiary conference in the District. The cir-cular from the General 'Temperance Committee was read, and the question of the nationalisation of the drink traffic was fully discussed. The secretary moved the following resolution:—" That this meeting supports the principle of State purchase of the drink trade, believing it to be the beet method of abolishing the most powerial obstacle to temperance reform—viz., private vested interests in the liquor traffic." The debate that followed was well main-tamed, and the vote was twelve for and twelve against and one neutral. The delegates to the Synod were elected.

OUR MAGAZINES.

The Book Steward's Appeal.

, May I make a special appeal to all loyal Primitive Methodists to give their assistance in promoting a greatly increased circulation of the, magazin. for 1916f Whilst so far, some of the magazines for January show an in-creased sale, others of our magazines register a decrease, and unless we can materially pull up the miles this month and next it will mean a serious loss to the Book Room. We offer no prizes to ethscribers or to those who .oure additional eubsoribers ; the only compensation we offer is in the excellence of the magazines themselves. They are really good value dor the money, and are no varied that everyone will find them interesting and helpful. As is well known, the family magazieo of our Church is " The Aldersgate," price 6d., and it is well worth the money. It is admitted on all hands to be the beet for Primitive Methodists. "The Christian Messen-ger" is for the church and the home, and is still 2d. monthly. "Me Springtime and Christian Endeavourer" is the magazine for you men and young women. " The Sunday-school Magazine " is unequalled for Sunday-school teachers of every grade, and is only 2d. No teacher can afford to be without. this magazine. "The Preachers' Magazine " is prepared expressly for preachers, and local preachers especially will -do well to get it month by month. It is a good tbreepennyworth. " The Morning at Id. is for boys and girls, and "The Child's Friend " for tiny tote, and is only 2d. per month. "The Holborn Review" is published quarterly, and dosedes a much larger circulation than it has yet had. For is. 6d. per quarter, no thoughtful and cultured Primitive Methodist can subscribe to a better magazine.

I do appeal strongly to all Primitive Methodists to give no their help in securing at feast five additional sub-scribers to each of our magazines on each circuit. This ought not to be difficult of achievement, and if we will all take it to heart—ministers and people—it will be done. lilease give your adore at once to the circuit ministers or magazine agents.—Youss faithfully,

Jaime JOHNSON, Holborn Ball, Clerkenwell-road,

London, E.C., January 18th, 1916.

Tunstall District Temperance Com- mittee.

So.,—The strictures passed on the above by your corm epondent of last week and a fortnight previous are too serious and persistent to go by default. They are unfair, based on imperfect knowledge, and in some things quite, incorrect. It would be easy to expose them. It is not now a question of temperance reform policy, but the right of committees to do their businees. Is the district to be managed from Crewe and Stoke, or from Birming-ham? By committees or "private cerreepondence" f By debate or foregone conclusions? Personally, I could give my answer. My -committee has the right to speak for itself. If anything is on hand that does not matter, of eo trifling a character as to look like being hung up, or on which only one conclusion in ?omissible, do not send it to me-or it may be treated seriously and be attended to. But if the authorities have anything that needs attention, open to debate, with free play for impartial judgment, send it on.

Tacoma Orrice, Dist. Temp. Sec. Stafford. [This correspondence is now closed.—En1

In connection with the recent higher eraminatkns of the Trinity College of Music, London, Miss Ruth H. Stringer, A.T.C.L., daughter of Mr. T. Stringer; of Fairfield, Denby Dales bet successfully gained the Licentiate, L.T.C.L, of the collega

JAMJARY 20, 1916 THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. 37

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICTS.

Nottingham. The Committees met at Canaan Chinch, Nottingham,

on January 12th. Councillor T. Barlow - presided, and the attendance was large. In the Sunday-school section it was reported that the "Hilton" Honour Shield has been awarded to the Coalville School, and Councillor G. E. Hilton, eon of the donor of the -shield;- is. to be

' invited to preside when it is predated. The General Sunday School Union is to be asked to make a grant towards establishing a new sthool at Knighthorpe-road, Loughborough. The Building Committee approved the expenditure of 21,600 on sew schools • at Bedworth, Nuneaton CircuiWand appointed a deputation to inter-view the executive of the General Chapel Fund with at view to securing as much financial assistance as possible. The District Committee accepted January 30th and llst, I017, for Ref: A: T. Gatery's Presidential visit, the meetings to be held in Nottingham. Lettere of sym.thg were ordered to be sent to ROSS. S. Teace ind J. Flanagan in their affliction and to the family of the late Mr. T. B. Ravenscroft ;(Nottingham Third) in their bereavement. It was refreshing to hear from Rev. W. Shaw that the prospects of the Newark Circnit are brightening. There was a very lively diecussion on the Compulsory Military Service Bill. The debate was well sustained, and in the and theproposal &satinet the Bill was withdrawn, and it was decided to •ask the General Committee to do its utmost to guard the rights of any of our young men who

. have conscientious objections to all forme of Military 'service. The-following delegates were elected to the Synod :—District, County Conncillor J. W. West, J.P. Building, Councillor T. Barlow; Missionary, Rev. E.

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McLellan ; Sunday-school, Rai. J. Norton ; Endeavour, Councillor H. land i Equalisation Fund, Re, J. Slay. ??eY ; Orphan Homes, Mr. W. Meakin. Rev. T. J. Martin was nominated for District Sunday-school secretary, and Rev. J. Norton for Examination secretary.

Sunderland and Newcastle.

The Young People's Committees met at Wingate on .Monday. Conncillor. El H. Brown, J.P., presided: Rev. J. Charlton, temperance secretary,-moved a resolution in favour of the State purchase of the drink traffic, which WWI seconded by Re, W. E. Goodreid, and supported by Rev. M. H. Chapman. .Opposition speeches were made by the chairman, Rave. J. S. Nightingale, F. Firth, RA., G. Fawcett, and S. Palmer. Four voted for the reedit tion, twenty against, and-five were neural. Rev. J. 'Charlton was re-elected secretary., and Mr. J. A. Farith was elected treasurer in ammo. to Mr. W. Davison, who was elected delegate to district meeting. Rev. W. E. Goodreid, Endeavour secretary, announced the arrange-ments for the great rally on February 12th in Newcastle. The junior demonstration will be entitled "The En-deavour Beehive" At the night meeting the epeakers will be Rev. J. T. Barkley and Dr. R. F. Horton. Rev. W. F. Todd was elected successor to Rev. W. F. Goodreid, who leave. the district in July Mr. S. A. E. Ellis is the delegate -Rev S. Palmer announced that the " William Glass Honours Shield" has been won for the third year in enocessicur by Wingate School. The District Scripture examiners were thanked for their services. Mr.' F. Itickaby was re-elected examinations secretary and Councillor J. W. Grant wan elected delegate. It was

ported that at the President' District ConVention, birth will be held-at the. Central March, Newcastle, on teber 20th 70 2311, Rev. A. T. Guttery will be amid.

y Dr. Bathe and Rev. G. Bennett. ,Rev. S. Palmer was looted school Imagery, and also delegate to district ling. Councillor J. W. Grant was re-elected trouper,

and both were nominated for the General Sunday School Committee. In the absence of-Rev. W. Spedding, general secretary, 'the district school secretary acted as eopply for the week-end. On Monday lught a splendid temper-ance meeting was held, presided over by - Councillor G. H. Brown, and the epeakere were Revs. H. Fletcher end 13. Palmer, supported by Revs. 0. Humble and J.

' Charlton. The chairman, during the evening, presented the shield to Mr. Bedford, on behalf of the Wingate Sunday-school; who made say appropriate reply, Brinkworth and Ikeinden. • e'l'he. =tteioe.wenc held.tiPembrokastreet, Oxford,

attend... A letter from the presiding. Cowom.:eitatee was.

received, and the leading-features of the letter am to be nt to the cirouits. RAW. A. T. Gunny'. propoeals were

artily received. It at hoped to arrange for a District Conference in October, to be held in Swindon. The ques-tion of the minimum salary was discussed, and a reeoln-tion passed that the salaries he substantially raised, :Words of appreciation of the worth and work- of the late Mr. W. West, of Chirmor Circuit, were expressed by Rev. G. Morrie. The District Sunday-school tanner has been won this year by the Ofrinnor School A District Sunday-56001 Challenge Shield is to replace the District Challenge Banner. The representatiies from the Com-mittees to the Synod are: Missionary, Mr. J. Clifford ; District, Rev. J. Fish ; School, Rev. R. I-Barrett ; Build-ing, Mr. C. Mercer • Orphanage, Mr. G. Page; Frirninh-'lag, Mr. M. J. Mili.i. Equalisation, Rev. H. W. Pope; Endeavour, Mr. W. ebb ; Temperance, Mr. J. Riddick ; Educational, Mr. 3. W. 'Woodcock ; Local Preacher& Mr. B. 0. New. Luncheon wie provided by-the ladies of the Pembroke-street Church, after which the Committee wee delighted with a racy and helpful speech by Rev. E. E. Pritchard, returned missionary._ •

London First. - Rev. J. Dobson presided. Rev. J. Holland introduced

the business of the District Committee. Special mention was made of the passing of Rev. D. T. Maylott, and tender testimonies borne by Revs. Holland, W. Roberts and Hallam. A small committee, composed of Revs J. Hol-land, J. Dobson and W. Roberts,. was appointed, in con. /unction with the representatives of the London Second

and Missions District, to make arrangements for a Con-vention, to be held in London on November list and 22nd, to be Conducted by Rev. A. T. Gutter:. Dates were also fixed for a similar conference to be held in the provinoes. The returns on the question of the division of the District were to hand. It wee decided to allow this question to remain in abeyance until after the war. Hey. Clark Hallam presented an application from Kentish Town and Went Hampstead to the Chapel Aid Fund to borrow 2100, and to consolidate the debt on the house. Bev. W. Chary stated that the shield for the largest amount contri-buted in the District to the Orphanage Fund was won by a. Sandaygehool of Northampton Second. The second shield is awarded-to Bennington, Hitchin Circuit. An application from Enfield to the Genenn Miesionary Com-mittee for a continuanea of the grant of 230 was endorsed Lt strongly Rev. T. H. Bttndeel- :itidv. 1;

urged the tir-

catts to forward their quote-tot:he DietTiot Purtmes Fund. The next District Committee, will be heM at Bedford on

missionary demonstration will be trage?.1'.1.11'Irrrya open a conversation over the tea table on Missionary Claim of today,. the meet- ing in the evening to be addressed by Beim. S. Horton and J. H. Saxton. Councillor H. Imply will preside.

London Second.

Th2 committees met at Holborn Hall on Friday lad,. With -Mr. J. Wilton:, in the chair. A letter of congratulation and joining in thanksgiving on recovery from serious illness find opeuation, Wee sent to Rev. J. W. Richardson, including Mrs. Richardson. The application, ie-made; to sell a chapel in Kent was not entertained, a sufficient trial not having been given since a fortner decision to improve the cause -was made. The application of Rev. G. E. Butt for permanent membership of Conference was approved. One boor was given to deintiOn and conference in relation to the duty. and oppor-tunity of .the Church at the present crisis in national life. Rev. J. Gilbert,. C.F., was asked to speak, and while givingcheering news of souls brought to Jeeus,

out our troops were expoeed to great temptations. He declared that the old-time preaching of the Gospel was the form of it most acceptable and useful to our soldiers.

'Other speakers dealt with the obligation of the autho-rities to see that our youth were not needlessly exposed to evil influences, with the question of what changes in Christian work might be required and be possible in the future. The hour was well spent, and it was gratifying to find or many present. -

West Midland. The Commit.ed met at Stourbridge on Monday, Bev.

J. Dudley presiding. A Bemisl resolution wan paned on the death of Mr. Albert Stanley, M.P., and apprecia-tive tributes were paid by the secretary, Rev. Si HOD./ and Mr. Poulteney. The dates fixed for the visit of the President-elect were January 9th and 10th, 1917. The meeting of the June committee, appointed for Whit Monday, was fixed for Wednesday, Jane 7th, at Walsall. Rev. A. Wilkes, in a searching and suggestive address, led the discussion on . The Work of God " in the district, as suggested by the General Committee. A useful Con, versation followed, the main plea being for persistent consecrated service. In the absence of Rev. D. O. Cooper, through illness, Rev. J. H. Geesoa had charge of the missionary-butane., and is appointed to act for the red of the year. Circuits and miradere should note thie for all future work of this committee. The balancetheet for the Bromyerd alterations was received, and the payments aanctianed. Refreshments, provided by Alderman Wool-dridge, J.P., were-served by ladies of the church. Thanks were tendered by Rev. E. Hannon and the Mayor of West BrOmwich (Alderman A. G. Turley, J.P.), and acknowledged by Alderman Wooldridge. Delegates to represent the committees in the•Synod are as follows :—

-Building, Mr. J. Dingley ; District,- Mr. Philip Cole; Miesionary, Alderman A. G. Turley, J.P. ; Famishing, Mr. Short ; Orphan Homes, Rev. J. B. Bissell ; Equalisa-tion, Mr. J. J. Appleby ; Education, Rev. J. H. Geeson; Local Preachers, Mr. Felton.

Sheffield.

On Tuesday morning the Young People's Committees met at the Bethel Osntral Mission, Rs, A. Jubb presiding. The report of the scholars' examination wan received and the prize-winners congratulated. The secretary. stated that thirty-three schools had reported 704- decunons on Young People's1,3ay, and that several Junior Endeavour and other junior classes had consequently been formed. This was greatly appreciated. Mr. W. Dann was elected delegate. The Endeavour secretary introduced the ques-tion of the denominational rally on Whit-Tuesday in con-nection with the national meetings at Sheffield. A com-mittee has been appointed to make the demonstration effective. The delegate is Mr. H. Florence. The Temper-ance secretary introduced the Connexional Temperance Committee'. resolution on nationalisation, 'which was carried, eleven voting for and nine against; none neutral. Rev. 3. 3. Parlow was elected to the Synod.

In the afternoon Mr. 1. Sivil presided. Messrs. Saul, Neal and Dann reported considerable progress in their District .nvass for, Handsworth-Chapel debt. There is a fair prospect of clearing off £701 by the end of the present year. Congratulations were heartily given. A report of the commattee for raising funds for the South Yorks Coalfields Mission was adopted. 'A statement of remits already. achieved and other matters will be pre-sented to the circuits in an appeal at an early date. The District secretary reported a good number of engagements between circuits and ministers for the coming year. There will be several re-station' beyond the usual period. The convention of the President-Designate for November 29th and 30th will be held in Sheffield. An in fluential committee was appointed for the arrangements, and a great success is anticipated. In the evening the Local Preachers' Trebling Committee met, Rev. J. Height-]. presiding. Mr. W. N.1 reported a good year's work. Financial eupport from the circuits had been more general

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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. "39 •

What Our Readers Say. The Church and the Nation.

' Soo,—About the desirability of the Allies carrying the war to a victorious conclueion there is no room for two opinion. Potting on one aide ethical and Christian con-saderations, we want to win. In the interest of our national future we must win, But why drag in God so persistently? Why associate religion with the dreadful carnage of to-day Why repreeent England and the - Allies as the custodians of the Kingdom -of Hessen? If the Church has no messar, Set her remain en... Mr. Guttery's alliterative anxieties and rhetorical flourishes are clever—often immensely clever--but whfmasquerade them as Christian principle.? In his capacity as a man of the world our President-Elect is entitled to write and speak on any level he likes ; he is st liberty to appeal to the passing emotionalism of the hour and to the most elementary and primal of human passion.. Bat a minis-ter of Jeans Christ has, or should have, higher obliga-tions. Please do not miatanderstand me. Many men can-celve it to be their duty inthiebour to assist the Govern-ment to the utmost. They are doing it without invoking the aid of the Almighty and without attempting to amen responsibility. A simple mime of national duty is their only motive. It is enough. True, them ie real religion in , many of the combatants. Their altruism-is magnificent ; their utter disinterestedness is more than Christian, it is human. And they don't talk. Bat the fighting parsons! May God forgive them 1, Uttering the phrases of freedom and democracy, and ontmailing the "Mail" in their advocacy of conscription. Repeating the words of faith and surrendering to a pessing demand principle(' that were won through blood. Condemn_ them? Certainly not, only suggest they finds different platform ands more commonsense justification of their efforts. For the sake of the brave men and women who are suffering in silence, for the sake of that Christianity which, behind- all the loosened paseions of the world, still mists, let no have done with the restlees tub-thumping P.P!Vmda that robs the Church of her true dignity and blinds unthinking people to the bones of this terrifie struggle.—Yours, etc.,

B. C. Brom.. Victoria-avenue, Bishop Auckland.

Rev. J. C. Mantripp and the National Anthem.

Srx—Rev. J. 0. Mantripp as we might expect el contributes to the Leader this week-an Mile criticism of the printed order of service for the day of national inter-cession, and an appreciation of its implied and probable rmults He will, however, forgive no if I say I part company with him in hie etricturee upon the second vane of the National Anthem.

"0 Lord our God, arise, Scatter his enemies, And make them fall ; -

Confound their politico ; Fruetrate their knavish tricks, etc."

At best, no part of what is curiously dignified by the mime of National Anthem can be clamed as Miltonic, Tennisonie, or a production of 'any poet of a first or even of a second. grade. But there it is, and 'apparently likely long to remain our National Anthem, and- we must with other imperfect things, just endure it, teem though a friend of mine calls it doggerel. Mr. Mantripp, speaking of the recent service inquires, Why should the jarring, trnaulemt, nod uncharitable discord of the second verse of the National Anthem be printed in the order papers?

Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks.

" Thiz -verse ie s blot on the pages of our Hymnal, end it would have been wise to have omitted it here." Read-ing this I feel chided and rebuffed, for these very Lima gave it to no en assertive piquancy and I was week .sough to sing them oat in hill-thrusted volume- se .specially appropriate to the occasion, and in the beck of my mind .ed the prescience of this poor poet who heal hit upon each an appropriate phrase. And; sir, I on bold to conclude that I may not stand Mono in this emotion; for, if I mistake not, one of your contributors, a Nino-President of Conference, and no old journalist, a few months ago in year pages inveighed, as did Dr. ?Clifford, against the enormities of 'the Germans, and used these very lines or condemned by Mr. Mantripp..

But the question after all is how can we improve this verse/ What substitute in place of these "truculent" lime? And thiancrestes in me a feeling of sadness that I on no poet; no, not even of the seventh rate. For example, were I to subetitute

"Heaven help their gassed wits, Peel all their mailed fists ;

And ease to all" this would not mend it at all. I, therefore, humbly suggest to you that you offer, say, a Copy of the new .Sky Pilot" for a new and sonorous rhyme in place of stanza two—Yours, etc., JOSEPH HAWIRINS.

Talbot-road, Alexandra Park, N. (We quite agree with Mr. Hawkins that his suggested

improvement "would not mend it." Even Mr. Mantripp might still prefer the original.—En.]

Caledonian Road Church. Sra,—Will you allow me, through the medium of your

valuable paper, to emphasise the appeal that we are mailing entirely to clear off the debt on Caledonian-road. Church, N., by a special effort to be held in the middle of March. We are persuaded that there are hundreds of men and women who at one time or another have been associated with Caledonian-road Church. Its fame m centre of work stretches beak over forty years, at which time the neighbourhood was very much richer and money easier to obtain than at present. For the past few years

',ahem managed to pay a little off the debt by streamae effort, and the hmrts of the friends would be gladdened if by this effort in March the whole of the £150 now owing -could be swept away. Though we appeal for 500 donors of 6s. ma, smaller sums will be gladly received and duly acknowledged, and if anyone feels inclined to and a larger amount, so much the better. We hope that many readers will have sympathy with this effort, and send us some little offering to encourage the workers at this old centre of missionary work.—Pours, etc., W. ROBERTS (Minister).

28, Beacon-hill, Holloway, N.

Hackney and North Bow Mission. Sra,—I should be grateful if you would kindly make

known the following beautiful act of self-denial on the part of some little folk:—In December of last year I had the pleasure of serving as missionary deputation on the Horaham Station. At Roffey, Sussex, one of the plum on the station, I spoke of my work on the Hackney and North Bow Mission in the East End of London. A Sun-day-sohool teacher heard me, mid, addressing the school later, retold the !story of the work amongst the children, and this happened: The children, of then own free will, asked if they might have their annual treat without the tea, and the money for the tea to be sent to the poor children in London. This was finally agreed to, and the treat, without the tea, was held, and no doubt enjoyed. Here is the happy sequel. The teachers were so impressed by this eplendid act of self-denial that they said " No ; after all, our children shall have a tea." So now they are to have another treat, this time with a tea. Self-denial boo soon brought compensation—as it always does, sooner or later. On Saturday night, January 15th, the smallest and poorest children in our Cooper's Garden Memorial Church "—the mother church of all our London churches —enjoyed the tea provided by the children of the Sunday-school st Roffey. I shall be delighted if I may be the connecting link between many more of our provincial Sunday-schools and the children in the East of London. I on sure, Mr. Editor, you will agree that such a kind not is worthy of a place in such an important weekly as the Leader. I warmly thank these little ben.. factors.—Yours, etc., Hawn Pennon.

76, .Gore-road, South Hackney, N.E.

Choirs and the Kafue Institute. beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following

amounts from our choirs towards the building of the Kafue Training Institute in South Central Africa :— Limy, 1.0,M., £5 6s. 3d. ; Heywood, Bridge-street, fA ; Hinckley, £3 10s. fid. ; Ring-street, Stretford, £3 6s. ; Mill-street, Cannock, £2 1.6s. 2d. ; Skelmanthorpe, £2 17s. 5d. ; Maltby, Laisterdyke, Bradford Third, Cl; Marsden Moor, £1; Littleport, £1; Birtley, £1 le. ; Thoniley, £1. I on sorry that the guinea received from Stantonbury Choir was credited to Wolverton in error, and on making the correction. I on much indebted to theee choirs for their generous contributions.—Yours, etc.,

Holborn Hall, W.C. Smarm, Homo..

Helping Jewish Refugees in Russia. WANTED AT ONCE. A MILLION LOAVES OF BREAD.

The response to our appeal for a million loaves of bread has been most encouraging. At the time of going to press with this announcement,

50,550 LOAVES HAVE ALREADY BEEN GIVEN UP TO JANUARY 15TH. To be effectual, the help must be immediate.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ? At the present time a small, wholesome and sustaining loaf can be purchased in Russia and Poland for one penny, thus you may see at once how many loave§ your gift will provide. Our next announcement will be made in "The Primitive Methodist Leader" for January 27th. Please help to make the number as big as possible. The need amongst distressed and starving Jewish refugees in Russia is heartrending. It is the

great opportunity for a Christian nation to show a generous spirit to their Jewish brethren.

Your gifts should' be sent either to the Editor -of "The Primitive Methodist Leader" or to the Secretary, The Russian Jews' Relief Fund, 122, George Street, Edinburgh.. Christian friends desiring to help may obtain collecting cards at the latter address.

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-" WAR DEMANDS ALL."

By Arthur T. Glittery.

The capture of Mount Lovtchen, the surrender of Vetinje, and '-the collapse of hfontenegro are nations. defeats for Britain and her Allies.. They are tragic in-dications of a-leck of _unity and vision, which has made. as a bye-word in the Balkans, and which threatens ?fig jpt and the ways that lead to the gates of India. Austrialms made enure her base upon the Adriatic. She can now build a super-Gibraltar, from which in future days she ten challenge our sea power in the Near East. She Will at once rally the Catholic tribes of.Northern Albania, who have long been in her pay. She threatens Italy with a new peril, and she has made more difficult, if not ire-yoesible, our task in the Balkan States. We are within a measurable distance of a dose federation of German, Austrian,. Balkan and Ottoman States, a compact wedge of one hundred and fifty million people seeking a military goal, obeying one imperial will. It is the most frightful menace-to heman freedem•the world has seen. , We have trifled with oar destinies; we have disobeyed tragic warn-ing., and we have fooled away oar opportunities by the policy of not quite enough and not quite in time..-•We have allowed Germany to recruit her exhrusted force.; we have conducted our blockade as if it were a mancenvre rather than a strangulation; we have •seen Belgium destroyed, Serbia crashed; Montenegro slain, Bulgaria bribed, and Greece terrorised: Armenia has been butchered and Poland trodden underfoot. We say that from Salonika we will move oat to give resurrection to the little nations that lie dead amid the mountains, but in the meantime Europe is overrun. Germany -boasts with brutal glee, and the day of victory is mortgaged with the most colossal tasks that ever burdened human imagina- tion. • • .

We have been warned again and. again of the fate that threatened Montenegro. Italy for a generation lumknown that Austria coveted Mount Lotteled, and that it would-be as fatal to her es it would be for m to allow Germany to hold Calais and threaten Dover. -Montenegro, with her fee thousand troops,. led by her indomitable, and aged Ring, ha. fought magnificently. She has refused briber.. has scorned brutality, and has dought for us We could have saved her. Italy mold have owed her. She needed gene, munitions and men, but..e has called in 'vain. Italy, above all the Allies, has fought ae if war is a limited

-liability, and we have seconded her policy of procrastina-tion and penury. This is the sure may to ruin ; it is high time it ended. Again we my in this column, ye have said it often, we have no right to rains false hopes in small nations ; we have no business to be at war at all unless weans going to pour into each field of 'battle an unetinted force of men, guns and shell. War demands our all, and till we give our all we Mall never win that victory that will make civilisation secure.. On this page it has been a delight m well eti duty to give the word of hope, to record every event and- tendency that would give us cheer. We have never doubted the ultimateissue. 'We have believed that victory will come this year, bat we should be blind if we did not see that this sacrifice. of email nations must stop. These defeate of our diplomacy and defiancee of our power are breeding a discontent that will break into wild anger if our Allied rule. and leaders do not givens clearer. midence of vision and resolve. The suspicion grows that we are constantly being taken by surprise, • that the 'initiative is in German hands. That way Made to defeat. Defeat would make the 'world intolerable, and we must give our all to the one teak of saving our race from supreme dissater. •

Let as see our way straight to the only goal worthy el our sons, who here bled and died. - With long vision Germany sere this war, as the first of a cycle of ware, in Ai. she wjll destroy . us, She woe]d be ready now to ley .quits, to surrender much of what she appears to hate

'gained, .that she may win -a breathing mace to krow among for a renewed struggle. A half-succese would be enough 'ho-day if only idle Could threaten the morrows. Each a peace would be no more than a truce, and it would fill the life of one children with inte.rahle agony aid tem.. The MMus must be settled now and-once for • To lay down our acme became -we' are weary and suffer "would be cowardly folly. Thin is our day, if we will-seise it. Never again will our chanms•-be an good ; bey, again can France wait till we are ready; never main will small nations trust as if we fail now. We darn not, we will not allow Germany to marshal her forces against our peace and freedom. Our soul is involved in life thing. We feel it in our very fibre. The hot con-viction throbs in our heart, and vie-say to the Govern-

meat "This nation is ready for all sacrifice. Tell us what you need to win and we will give it. di voice. that arose-Mend and selfish say 'No ' ; if acme men are blind and indolent, then appeal to the nation, and you will find that the nation has the time vision of all that is involved. If the demand upon us ie greater than our fathers ever knew, if it violates •traditioes that are dear to us, if it forces our sons into duties. we have taught them to loathe, but if you eay these things ,are esseatrel to winning this war so .completely. that Germany shall be unable to terrorise our children, then in God's name go straight forward and we willobey." We have treated to attrition long' enough ; the time is at hand when we must shrike home and..strike hard. '.Devilry mast be laid low.

War cannot be conducted on the cheap. The Crone must be carried all the-way.- It almost fills one with deepair to find public men muttering pleas, forging argu-ments, and urging sectional interests that concerned ne in days of peace, but which are dead and pithlees in the travail of a new world: Trades Unionism and Denomina-tionalism, Free Trade - and Social Reform will have our thought when better days come..Ts.-day we have to fight to live; out are dying to save our coals; they have all our concern aid homage, and we will support the Government in allowing nothini to come between us and them. The Government most be einglaminded and even ruthless; Parliament must glence its captious critics, mdst crush out its bores. and 'Ripply the Cabinet with driving power. ' Academic pleas for the liberty of the subject ,shell be lietened to, "bet delay means more boy. must die because we are Mow. We invoke Cromwell and Lincoln ats oar mtborities when we say that to sacrifice the formula of freedom today is the surest way of guard-ing its reality to-morrow. We dare not halt ; the world cannot wait, War demands our All. . •

It is a good omen that Parliamentary Committeee have been formed on both sides of the Houm of Commone to ume the more vigorous pro-mention of the war. Oar Senate must resume- its functions, bet it meet inspire more than criticise.' It must strengthen the Goternment in Make the most terrific that ever challenged etateeman-ship. The Nary must be given more freedom of enter-pie& ; the Foreign Office can no longer be allowed to hamper the right of 'search or weaken our blockade of the foe. The Army mast be urged 'ho a more determined advance.. Seniority must yield to genie., and the bands of red-tape must not fetter the War Office. Audacity and unity, 'coupled with completed sacrifice, must mark the immediate morrows. It will not be enough for our Allies to more parallel lines. The war is one, and our strategy and policy meat be one. The mietakes of the past can be pardoned,' but the Government will find that delay and indecisioa are sins that cannot be forgiven. We have the power to beat Prussian militarism into the dust. We must drain every fibre to win a victory which .hall rave our children from the tragedy that makes our hearts to bleed.

PILL UP THE GAPS.

By W. M. Patterson.

Some little time ago I mid a.paregraph which toadied me somewhat. A shy youth had quietly decided to consecrate hie life to the service of the lord, and without ostentation presented himself at the resat communion • occasion as a member of the Church. It was hie way of doing things. In a year or two the war broke out, and the national appeal to our young men took hold of him. He enlisted. He me a young man of promise, and hie mininter and friends thought highly of him. He did not seem a likely subject to be early influenced by the rising patriotism in the nation, and his friends ware no doubt much surprised at his action. Quickly her made himself efecient, and coo sent to France. In the deadly , onslaughts he was 'Lid low. The minister decided to hold a memorial mrlice, and in the course of his sermon he asked for a volunteer to fill up the gap; with special refer-encete the gap made in tire ranks of the Church. It was a solemn time, and at -the clam of the eervicen man went into the vestry to see the preacher. "I have some to fill up the gap," he Raid. The volunteer wee the elder brother of the young man who had been slain.

Gaps have been made by this dread war in our churchm over the land. Not to speak of town; there is barely

a village sanctuary or Sunday-school in Britain but mourns the loss of some one or more of its bright lade, and the call to fill up the gaps bmanes 'move and more in-sistent—Me gaps in the ranks of the soldier. of Jesus and of the defender. of our country. For seventeen months the decimation has been going on, and on such a fearful scale as turns all other conflicts in one history into utter in-eignificence And still Me blare of the •trumpet, the throb of the drum, And the skirl of the pipes in our stieets—the clatter of the hammers in our shipyards, and the hem of the machinery in our factories and at our pit-heads providing ships and munitions—make the pressure of the impact of the summons upon oar consciousness and conscience greater and greater. .

Added to „ them, impelling monde the call remit. interwar -urgency by the tales from Flanders, Fran., Poland, the Dardanelles, and the Surrounding seas—tales of heroism which make thi blood leap in the veins ; bet, dm! always accompanied by details which am impossible to grasp in their -shuddering manage, and which am an-speakable in their horror. Forward non go our gallant men in a victorious dash, bet backward are they driven anon. The hospitals tell one pert of the story, unnamed graves another, and the remnant of the brigade, when the roll is celled, discloses the prim we are paying in human life to preserve our shores from invasion and our homee from desecration. Seventeen months of that in mod and slush-and mow and frost, succeeded by blistering suns and pestilential odours, amid moues of ruined' homes, Mattered temple's, fugitive populations, groans and yells of injured and dying men, the heavens darkened by the • .

smoke of burning town., the air pierced by shrieking shells and poisoned by infernal fumes. Oh, languagefaile to give a portrait of the inferno! It is hell! It is hell !

And from camp and trench and ship comes the appeal to the island home and to the dominions across the seas; "Give on help! Give ire help ! Munitions and men! Men and munitions! We are doing our teak. We em doing it for you. To sere our land and yours, our homes and yours, our kindred and yours, our generation and yours, our honour and yours ; to keep your tables supplied day by day, and to Save our and your mothers, wives, and children from starvation ,• to keep our factories going, and no hme work for all. We are doing this for y6u, and are giving our lives to do it, enveloped by hardships you can- not dream of. What are you doing for us?" The stern- ness of the call—ay, and the exquisite pathos of it—comes with e_thrilling blast upon our ears, sinking to the deepest depth. of .r nature. The old slogan, invested with ten-fold meaning and a new dignity : "Quit you like men ; be strong." And heaven help the laggards and the shirkers!

'Bet, let es pause. We are of those who frequent the House of God, who submribe to the laws therein unfolded, and the solemn question has arisen in many a thoughtful mind: "Tried by the scales of the sanctuary, is the cause worthy of my allegiance? I may be in the way of helping my nation, bet am Ion the side of God by going into this conflict?" It may be late in the day to reuse them, but they are Aerials questions, and not to be lightly pushed aside. They may have been answered mein and again, bet let as not be unduly impatient. Once more front them. And with reverence we may ask—we think it a vital question, in this connection What are the moral qualities of God, and what is He revealed to us es stand-ing for in the world? Is He not presented as the Holy One, the Righteous Judge, the Faithful and TrraWitnees ; a just God and a Saviour

' whom Word standeth sure

though the earth melt with fervent heat, and the heavens be wrapped up ea a garment ; whose mercy is from ever-lasting to everlasting, and whom love feileth never? We judge, therefore, that the man or the nation which mani-feeds these attributes is on the side of God. To a man in league with God, honor., justice, and truth are more precious than silver, and more to be desired than fine gold. In the last resort life itself must be surrendered rather than honer, righteousness, and probity should perish. These are the principles which are among the pillars of the throne of God, and the man who seeks to sustain them is on the aide of God. Surely that cannot be denied? Not alone is the man committed to their rule and mainten-ance in himself, but also to their promulgation in the earth. Is that not so?

We shrank from war. We strove to avert it. We lusted after no man's land ; we sought no man's treasure. But we had plighted our word to defend the weak ; and had we paltered or faltered in that dread hour, shame and dishonour would have covered as for generations and "tainted the blood of our children yet unborn." There was but one way, and it was the may of sacrifice. On that nevertnbaforgotten night, and•in all the months of travail and blood and team since then, we thank our God. that He inspired our leaders to stand in the breach for humanity,- morality, liberty and religion.

So we have the high honour to stand in the judgment of impartial peoples in this day, the greatest in the world's annals, privileged- with a' higher calling than ever our fathers possessed, and engaged in an enterprise which, if euccemful, will secure to the world a righteous pea. and human liberty. Should we and our Allies fail, the right of might, the domination of force, will hold the world in thrall. Naught that we hold dear will be left to us. Let there be no mistake about that ; for upon this Empire will the vengeance of the Teuton be wreaked Without stint and without ruth. Now, when we know what is the greatnme of the issues—when we have learned *hat are our enemy's macaroon and infamous methods—now for a fresh dedication to the tasks put before our conscience. Fill up the gaps! is the impera-tive demand at this stupendous- moment. .

And shall we ever forget that above all the hosts of men battling 1 or the right, shore and beyond all the accoutrements of Warfare on ma and land, there is the greanst Ally I Faithful prayer mounts up to the Unseen, gets bold of the Omnipotent, and robes the pleader and those for when he pleads in the panoply of thaInvieible. It is Russia, Fran., Belgium, and Britain —pine God. The men in the trenches and in the camps have discovered this, and numbers have prayed who had not hitherto mentioned the divine Name.ex.pt in blas-phemous phrase. At home torn hearts and anxious min& have found solace at the Cross, which aferetime had been bat an ornament or en item in a church spectacle. Victory Ins in the way .of unceasing prayer and unremitting endeavour. But. did. not victory beg. when our representative at Berlin asked far his passports, 'because the people who had sent him there would have no complicity in fraud, in disloyalty to truth, in die-honour? In that day Britain accepted the may of the Cross. , But beyond the Crose—beyond the shedding of blood—there is the Resurrection. And we are in the glowing morning. Our eyes have seen it, Thanks be to God.

"War from a Quaker Point of View." By Principal Graham. (Headley Bre& le. M. net.)

There are even yet many iuthe land who will mbscribe to this reasoned statement of -the Quaker point of view concerning war. The anther does not, as some might readily infer, advocate a "peace-at-any-price" policy. He is far too rational for that He clearly sees that the acceptance of the doctrine of. non-resistance cannot yet be gmorally adopted. "If we keep the Law of Laving-kindnees as our central motive in dealing with all our fellow-creatures, we shall have a sufficient guide" Surely this is the Christian position, and the author expounds this principle and stenda by it. When the nations come to it war will be no more.

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London and Suburbs. BERMONDSEY. ST, GEORGE'S MULL, OLD RENT

ROAD, S.E. 11 and 11.30.E.. H. J. Pada 530, P.S.A. Fellowship, Speaker, Mr. K Winter.

CALEDONIAN ROAD. It tweet a Market Roadtt 11 and 188, Ito: W. Rake.

CAMDEN TOWN, Ring Stied Il and an, Rev.

CANNING E. May' Strata Robin Bond/. ' • 11 and GAO, Sink. ; 0 P.S.A.

FULHAM Woodworth Bridge Road, IS and 1110, Rea-

HA/AMERSMITH, Deane Rah 11 and 7, Rev. J. Holland.

RAIMINGAY, Mattieen Bead. 11 and 0.30, Bev. E. J. T. BeenalL

SURREY CHAPEL, Central Mksion, Blackleiare Road, S.E. 1f, Rev. S. L. George ; 0.30, Km, 5. Tolefree Parr ; 3.30, Brotherhood.

WEST NORWOOD, S.E. Kofghtis Hill II and .6.30, Rev. M. Featherstone. welcomed.

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W. Younger. LEEDS NINTH, Meanwood Road. 10.30 and 1130, Rev.

R A. Barber. Rarebit!. Atealte. 10.45 and 830, Rev. A. E.

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• Hartley ; 6.30, Bev. J. Shepherd. NEWCASTLE-Oft-TYNE, Guard Church. 1010 and

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Rev. A. Parkin;. 830, Kev. G. Baldwin. Viettote alway. wdeamed.

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Caen—Hoxamon-December 1065 at Greenway-Mad Church, Runcorn, by Rev. F. W. Brett, Herbert Arthur Clark, only non. of Mr. and Mrs. Williams Clark, Runcorn, to Margaret Annie HiMdge, youngest sleigh* of Mr. Richard God the Iota Hillidge, of Rimer. • •

Hoare—Smella—November 16th, at Shominaven, Sas-katchewan, by Rev. W. P. Mdtaffie, misted by Rm. John Smith, father of the bride Mr. George Hollis to Mies Annie Lavinia Snaith, both from England.

GOLDEN WEDDING.

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DEATHS.. -. . _ Donencea—On December 28th, 1915, at Netismale Re*

Infirmary, George, the beloved husband of M. Dennis., in hie sidytevonth year. •

HARMISON.—On the 13th amt., at 116,, LeyJaod4ene, Ley-. land, Margaret, widow of the labs Richard Harrison, in her eighty-ninth year. For over forty years the home of the monger,

Mat.On December 17th, 1-718, at the residence of Ian brother-in-law, Weetwick Howse Percy-road, Shepherd's Bush, London, Eleanor (Nellie); daughter of the late T. H. and Caroline May, of Bottesford. Interred in Botteaford Churchyard- December alat, 1015.. "-Rest after lestuine..."

Re vinscaora—On January Mb, at 239, Radford-road, Nottingham, John B. Ravenacroft, aged sixty-three yearn ", A good and faitIddserv.t."

Woreonia;-On December Eled, at Kidliagtear, Odard, William Wetmore, in hie Iseresey-sixth year. ' A watity member and preacher over fifty years. .• Ilia end am peace."

Wamia—On January- /st. at his matasee, End. Valley, Kirldale, Liverpool Joantis Remy aged wmaty-tme Interred at Kidder. Cemetery, Lemgmomb. Imam, 5Un, 1016. Deeply moored and grotty mimed.

IN MIOLORUJd.- Ittmear.—lir. emirloVie ammy of Make& Hwy

t Bessie), beloved wife el Emig Dabney, who pawed te the Homeland Jemmy 18th, “Konst tat an haras.”

Tonew—In aitactiamta eszameanme of John Handley Termad, of Middleham, whs a6nd into rest Jig 20th; 1009. Ever remembered lj Mn loving widow and "They Mee him meet whet Iaed him hed."

Ministerial Changes and Engagememtn. Kilinnem indicant that mialdne'anased, arm being mt

fleeemLI Change. In 19111.

Rev. F. W. Brett from amine amok and Rama. Rev. W. Ashby from Han Wandrearth, heakhg pm-

batiaa Rev. J. P. Mown frim.Albege, dna four years

Changes in 1917. Rm. B, Wilson from Seeger.

Engagements for 1918-17. Rev. H. E.t.a to Clacton, is eth year. Rev. R. Finall to Newport..d Cowes, I. of W. Rev. A. J. Herod from Latleborough to Ashboarae. Rev. R. Shield. from Haalingden to Morecambe. Bev. Eyra Bay to Knighton.

Engagements for 1917-16. Rev. John H. Bedford from Pontypool to Brynmawr. Rev. C. E. Mortimer from. Ryas to Manche.. Fourth.

PERSONAL. Rev. J. Flanagan is .ported to he somewhat better,

and he hopes, after a few -weeks of complete test, to minim work.

The numerous friends al Rev. J. W. Rialtardoon' of

Pluzasteed, will learn with pleasure that he nos able to leave Gay'a Hospital, London

' on Saturday lest, and

was reMev M. his awn home. For some days his life was in grav peril in coesequence of the serious. nature of the operation that wee reformed. He has, however, surprisingly tallied, and a IS noon anticipated that a kw weeks at how, followed, on soon se he is able, by a further rest from home, will completely witness his restoration.

At the last Conference Bea- F. W. Biota wan stationed for one year only at Runcorn to fill the unexpected vacancy cowed through the removal of Rev. J. S. White to Southport. III ordinary eireametaneen Mr. White would have removed at the next Conferee., and Rev. J. R Phillipson has accepted to follow Mr. White in 1916. This interim appointment of Mr. Boot% for one year has placed him at a disadvantage, i.amoseh as line necessary limits. rim of his engageonent has not been widely known. Mr. Brett removes from Rammen at the enaning Conference, sent I. net yet fixed.

The Editor desires to acknowledge the receipt of the fallowing amounts received for the Ktssian Jews' Relief Fond:—Mr. Hampton, Pendleton, 10s. ; Rev. John Dudley, Brierley Hill, 6s.

Rev. T. Jackson gratefully acknowledges the receipt of the following gift. from friends, who with the same to be acknowledged in the Leader, via t —A Wallavisher, Elles-mere, 9.1 ; Thank-offering Iron a Working Man, Fe. td. ; H. W., £1; In Memory of a Loved One, 2a. td. ; parcel of clothing, J. ft., G.entbank, Darlington.

Owing to illateelth, Mn. W. A. 'Bryant, wife of Rev. W. A. -Bryant, of Bleenavon, has, under the doctor'. orders, had to go to Cormeallar the winter months.

Rev. J. Marcus Brown, who is officiating minister to the tro.ops of the United Board at -Lancaster, will be lad to receive the names of any men who come to the Lan-caster depot for training.

Re, E. Shams has asked to he released ho his promise to superintend the Hardbourne Tarrant Chreait nod July, owing to his engagement in munition work.

Mr. W. Windsor, J.P., was one of the principal spmkers at a gathering in Manchester lad wed of Free Church-men elm are opposed to the Compuleory S.W. Bill.

Mr. John Clarke, local preacher of Briefer Second Circuit, and Mr. W. G. Hughes, local preacher of Not-tingham Fotullo Circuit, have recently been appointed joint arlan*ng directors of the British. Citiaens' Amman. Company, London.

Much sympathy is Jelt with Councillor and Mrs. T. T. Harvey, arrowon-Tyne, in the death of their emend eon,. Tom. It la le. than three years elmce their eldest son, Harry, was called home- The departed, as well as Mr. and Max. Harveya other eons were educated; at Elonfield College, and trained in our 011urch. Two are now servim#

in the Army, Lieut.- auk B. and O. Haivey. For long years our friends have given themselves and their best services to our Chetah. A host of hearts deeply sym-pathise with them. Councillor -Harvey, an class leader, Mu. secretary, load poacher, and crook steward hah rendered distinguished service, and Mss. Harvey bee helped hint in all good works.

Mr. Councillor MmIey, of Heaton Chapel, has been informed by the Admiralty that his son, Seaman Jack Morley, is seriously ill in Bighi Naval Hospital, Malta. He is in the Hawke Battalion of the Royal Naval Division. The latest news is more reassuring. Mean-while can friends may be enseral of the sympathy and prayers of the church.

The gallant services of Sapper Arthur Wilkinson, member of the men'. Bible-clus at Higher Ariwick, Manchester, have received recognition. He has been awarded a cedificate, signed by Major-General Dougla., thanking him for hie gallantry in -August, 1915. Thin distinchen has given much pleasure to Mr. Wilkinson's friends he the church.

The "Christian Globe. of last week contained an Uinta trate& interview with Mr. T. J. Heywood, assistant to Rev. T. Jackson at Whitechand. The picture of Mr. Heywood and the lade who have been rescued from an evil life is one of the hot object.lessona of the transform-ing and elevating work that is in promos at the mission.

At the intermediate examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, held in London in November, Mr. Vincent Heston was a sacceasful candidate. Mr. Heston belongs to the fourth gemeration of Primitive Methmlista Hie father, Mn. W. Henan, jun., is organist of Greenbank Church, Darlington, and his grandfather, Mr. W. Hyslop .em., I. choirmeater.

Miss Dowdily Hatton, of Aldershot (Rotunda) Church, has become an Associate of the Victoria College of Music. Miss Hatton is a tirelees worker in the Sunday-school and Junior Endeavour.

The Chinni Sunday-school, Chinni Circuit, has won • the Brinkworth and Swindon District challenge banner in: the recent Scripture examination.

Mr. T. K Nichol, eon of County Councillor G. 11. Nichol, 'LP., local preacher, of Pegsw000t has been awarded an open exhibition at Cambridge University, Sidney ass. College, Mr. Nichol commenced his school career at Pegswood when be was seven years of age. In 1909 he won a County Council scholarshop, and proceeded to hforpeth Grammar School He is now over eighteen years of age. In 1912 he peened the Oxtail Junior with first-class honours; in 1913 he took his--Oxford Senior with first-class honours and distinction in religious know. ledge ; in 1914 he sat for the Oxford Senior again, taking first-clans honours and wan equal with another for twnt-

eilTh:rrdwithttXlarn z reiouknowedge, adasrculesated subjects in responsions. Mr.- Nichol is a member of our church at Pegswood.

Rev. G. W. Hancock han been appointed chaplain fel the Nonconformist 'troops located in Lowestoft

At the recent final examination of the Chartered Accountants' Initial., held in London, Mn. Carl Dudley, of Wordeley, Brierley Hill Circuit, was successful and duly qualffled. Mr. Dudley is the secretary of Wordsley Sunday-school, and nephew of Revs. J. and W. Dudley. He makes an ideal secretary. He is start and capable, and gives wstinted service to Sunday-school matters. He hen attested ander the Derby scheme, and is among the &at group to be celled up.

Miss Dora Wain Bradbury, daughter of Rev. and bfria John Bradbury, of Blackpool, has recently paned. success-fully the examination of the advanced senior section of the London College of Mania.

Mr. P. T. Read, of Newe.t.leam-Tyne, son of Rev. J. Phillips Read, of Pickering, has received a commimion ne • Lient. in the Royal Field Artillery, and is now stationed at Exeter.

IN . MEMORIAM. Rev. John Hall.

During the peat twelve months the late Rev. John Hall, of Congleton, had been laid aside with a seriows and painful affliction, and though many hopes were cherished of hie .covery, and everything was done that could be done by his devoted wife end loving family, the strain of continued suffering proved too much for his enfeebled 'constitution, and on Friday, January 7th, he passed peacefully away to the Higher Service. Thus we record 01. passing of one of our Church's most faith-ful ministers, and a brother heaved by all who knew hi. Born at Kingwood, Bristol, on January 10th, 1844, Mr. Hall entered the ministry in March, 1866, after serving prey.us nine months as H.L.P. on the Docking Circuit. Daring a Yong and powerful, ministry he laboured on the following circuits Knonlwood, Chester, Liverpool (twice), W.dley, Gleason, New Milk, Barrow, Douglas, Castleton, North Cave, Rochdale (twice), Congleton, Bradwell, and Silverdale In all these spheres Mr. Hall proved himself an able miaider and a courageous and resonrcefal worker, and a teal builder of the Chard int the things of the Spirit. In 1911, after forty-five years, service, he settled at Congleton, a scene of former labour. Though broken in health and feeble in body he at once began to interest himself in the work of the circuit, and• particularly the Congleton Society, and was ever ready, to help to the utmost of his Wesel, The funeral took place on January llth, conducted by Rev. A. It, Humphries, M.A. (a former colleague of Mr. Hall's), assisted by Revs. T. Fletcher, W. Lawrenoe and W. J. Peatfield. Amongst those present were the Fr. Church ministers of the town, Reva. G. Hall, Dr. Griffiths and B. T. Edwards, and many officials and workers of the Oongleton Church'

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This choice little booklet contains messages of Joy, Peace and Reconciliation culled' from the recent utter-ances, both in prayere and demons, of the late minister of the City Temple. The sorrow end pain of the war is the base of them all. They ans tender and effective. Probably more than any other men Mr. Campbell knows how to utter the language of the heart and how to apply the WM that soothes. To thpee who have sorrow upon sorrow this booklet would be a blowing.

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THE PRIMITIVE' METHODIST LEADER. JANUARY 20, 1910

THE MAY MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY.

Rev. Joseph Johneon presided at the Arrangements Committee for the forthcoming Metropolitan missionary annivereary, held last Friday evening: Rev. T. H. Bickerton was appointed secretary of the General Ar-rangements'Committee. It can decided that the meetings should be held at the Metropolitan Tabernacle on Tues-day, May 23rd, and that there should be three meetings,-. usual-morning, afternoon and evening ; that the morning meeting should be preceded by an early prayer meeting. The committee unanimoualy invited Mr. James Skinner, J.P., to preside at the morning meeting, and opportunity was taken to express warm appreciation of the great drake he had rendered the Missionary Society for 'may years ea secretary and euperintendent of the. Catering Committee for the missionary annivereary. Mr. Skinner acknowledged this expression of thanks, and stated that he should °edam it ri great honour to preside at the morning meeting. In addition to the President of Conference, an African missionary and a layman are to be the speakers-at the morning meeting. The arrange-ments for the afternoon meeting belong to the London Women's Missionary Federation, and are well in hand. Nominations were made for the chairmanship of the evening meeting. In addition to a returned missionary and a distinguished layman as speakers for the evening meeting, and a representative of the other Churches, it teen decided to invite the Senior Chaplain, Captain Rev. George Standing, to speak. Mr. W. E. Curtis is to be asked to conduct the singing as usual. The offer of Carlisle and Whitehaven District to provide the cod of the tea Wen gratefully accepted, and another District is to be asked to provide the cost of the luncheoi. Rev. J. K. Ellwood was appointed to take charge of the-ticket arrangements. The Catering Committee ie to consist of the Connexional officers' wives, and two ladies appointed by each of the London circuits and missions, with 'Alderman E. C. Rawlings, J.P., as chairman, Me. J. Skinner, J.P., ae secretary, and, in view of Mr. Skinner's chairmanship of the morning meeting, it was resolved for this year to appoint an assistant secretary, and Mr. H. W. Pinhorn was so appointed. Revs. W.,Roberts and G. C. Normandale were appointed to arrange the stewards and collectors. A further meeting of the Arrangements Committee is to be held next month to complete the Pmgrzmme and .10 arrange the pulpit appointments and exchanges on the Sunday preceding the anniversary.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SOLDIERS' HUT FUND..

Still Open. .

Ae have to gratefully acknowledge the following sub-scriptions !-

Lonsdale-street, Stoke and Long ton, £1; Woodlands P.S.A., Doncaster First, 12s. ; Bowden Close, Crook, Zs. 6d. Kiveton Park, £2 10s. ; Oodnor, Ripley, 10s. ; Ghertsoy, 2s. 6d. ; meeting at Saltley, Birmingham, 12s. ; Central-road, Blackpool, 5e. ; Nottingham-road, Mans-field, 7s. 6d. ; Legbourne, Louth, 3s. 6d.; Mill-street, Preston Second, 7e. 6d. ; If ton Heath, .Rhosymedre, 10e. ; Waddingham. Choir, Brigg, Is. ; Lumley, Houghton-le-Spring, 2s..6d. ; Southda, Portsmouth Second, £1; St. Mark's-road, Salisbury, 3s. ; Lees-road, Oldham Second, 9s. ; Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Slater, Lees-road, Oldham, £1 ; Elam), Driffield, le. 3d.; Whidon, Cheadle, 5s. ; Han-nington-road, Bournemouth First, collection 3s. 2d., which was doubled by Mr. a Thorne, making ; High- bury Vale, Hucknall Torkard, 12s. 6d ; Ohippenham, £14s. ; Apperknowle, Chesterfield Third, .5s. ; West Auck-land, St. Helens Auckland, lls. ; Hamsterley, St. Helene Auckland, Is. ; the P.M. Soldiers' Committee, Ewloe, Buckley, £1 ; Marton, Pickering, 5s. ; Paradise-row, Stockton-on-Tees, £1 ; Newthorpe Common, Kimberley, 5..; Saltaire-road, Shipley, Young.Men's Class, £2 7s. ; Middleham, Yorks, proceeds of society's Christmas sing-ing, £8 12s. 6d.

All contributions should he sent to Rev. W. Spedding, IB, Kensington-terrace, Leeds.

BAZAARS AND SPECIAL EFFORTS.

The annual eale of work was held at Durham-road, Gateshead First, in New Year's week. The chairman on the first day was Mr. W. Carr, J.P., and the opener Dr. R. S. Hindmarch, and on the second day Miss Kennedy presided, and the sale was opened by a band of children, specially trained by Miss Clark, assisted by her sister, and Miss Aitchison. The proceeds were as follows:-Young ladies' stall, £46 3s. 2d.; society stall, £31 14s. 2d• young men's stall, 224 lbs. 6d. ;donations, £26 19s. 6d. ; proceeds of tea, £10 ; other items, 10,. 2d. ; total, £140 lx., which is a record for this annual effort. Thanks were expressed to all helpers.

Despite the fact of two had seasons and no industries of any kind here, the friends at Whitby have managed to pay .their way and in one case slightly reduce the debt on one church. The friends at Church-street Church a few weeks ago made £52 10s. by an American evening for the Trust Fund. Fishburn Park aisle of work was held recently. Mrs. J. R. Wedgewood opened and gave £2 10s. Donations, per Rev 3. Toys, were £21, and included in die were: A Kind Friend, £10; Captain Ramsdale, £2 10s.; Rev. J. Toys, £1; and A Well

Wisher, £1. Brisk business was done, and the total realised £63 10s. The friends were greatly stimulated by Sir W. P. Hartley's generous-promise of 10 per cent. on all relied for debt reduction in the next three years, this proportion being included in the totaL Since the of work the choir gave the mum raieed by Christmas sing-ing to the trustees, and after placing the Trust Fund m a more satisfactory condition we have paid £30 off the debt.

CELEBRATIONS AT MOIRA.

The subject of this brief sketch, Mn. Levi Finch, of Moira, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Circuit, was been in March, 1860. his hither for many Years being the superintendent.

of the Sunday-school. When in hie early 'teens he pee bin life to the Lord Jeans,

• and at the age of sixteen became a teacher in the. Bewley school, and has continued through the years. serving diligently and loyally. The tragic death of his. Cain ted father left a vacancy in the. school, which the sea subsequently filled. As teacher and superinten-dent he has now served the school for forty years, creating the good record of fort).

Mr. Levi Finad mare' service in Une --- school,

although .only fifty-six years or age. Our friend has known the depths of sorrow. His father and a brother were killed in the coal mine ; another brother also died in the mine, and hie eldest eon- is now a prisoner of war in Germany. The family has not only been connected for long years with Moira Church, but has rendered ex-cellent and much-appreciated service. A brother, Mr. Solomon Finch, is the devoted society steward, whilst his younger brother, Josiah, until his tragic death in the pit in 1914, was a most acceptable local preacher. Mr. Levi Finch ie the men's class leader, holds a teacher's diploma for thirty-two years' service, given in 1208, and ie also a local preacher.

To celebrate his forty years' service, Mr. Finch invited all the present teachers and those who had retired from the work to tea on New Year's Day, and between sixty and seventy responded. It wan a memorable reception and gathering, there being an eager disposition to show how greatly esteemed Mr. Finch is in the Church. Rev. James Blayney presided. In the evening the meeting was pre-sided over by Mr. Thomas Hogg, and Rev. J Blayney delivered a Maiming address on the benefits of Sunday-echool work. During-the evening the friends took the opportunity of Mowing the esteem our friend has drawn to himself by his long and honourable service. In the name of the church, Mr. William Ramsell presented to Mr. Finch a-Bible and Hymnal and a gold-mounted umbrella. The books boas a suitable inscription. In acknowledging the gifts, Mr. Finch said that in giving him the Bible they had presented to hint the beet of books. The celebrations were continued on the Sunday, when teachers of the school conducted the worship, solos being rendered by Miss Agnes Bourne and Messrs. T. Noon and B. Rameell. The occasion tees one of great rejoicing and was a distinct-success and all entertain the hope that our friend-may be spared to render many more year of service.

RECENT WAR BOOKS.* - • •

Exhortation, diagnosis, denunciation, interpretation, description, sentiment, and verse continue to poar forth as a result of the war. Dr. Charles Brown prednte volume of sermons of the eminently practical character which we have learned to associate with hie utteriumet In the ehadow of the great catastrophe the Bible lid become a new book to every sincere preacher of the W.I. "The War and the Faith" is a good epecimen of, theihei in which familiar texts lend themselves to new riPplica-tione. Four out of these 'Melee discourses find their starting points and inspiration in the -greater-prophets; Isaiah end Ezekiel ; and they are only an indication of the grhat and largely unworked mine which the led; studied prophets present to the Christian thinker. The sermon on the War and-the drink is a wise and timely utterance, containing what ie rare enough in temperance addresses constructive ' euggeetiona Many preacher have decided not to preach on the war lest the topic become tor; oppressive; but no One could deice-this com-plaint about the helpful discourses of Dr. Brown. HA has a happy gift of ,clear phraiiiiig, which ifitione the.waise • for an occasional colloquialism. . •

"Through the War to the Kingdom" shows that Mr. SUM.. has wrestled with his.difficulties to uncommonly good purpose. His articles are a real contribution to the solution of many problems. He never ehirke a hard teak, as one might gather from the title of-his first essay, "Through or Round? Two Ways for the Church." . Needless to any he chooses the way through, and often emerges quite successfully. "It is not en access 'of evil we eee; bet erevelation of latent evil." "In the pre. • Bence of many false ambitions it is time that the Church - thought out the character of the gift which a nation mud give to the world " ; "There is no sin more demnable than the exploiting, for debased ends, of the ideallam within man "-such dicta show how sure a grasp Mr. Shillito hoe of his eubject. The whole book is suggestive and provocative in a high degree, and we only wish- we had more space both • for quotation and commendation. Those whose mindsare sorely troubled by the war should certainly get this volume. - .

Whenever- there are wars or rumours - of wars the student of apocalyptic litenitare is soon in evidence. Both Mr. Proctor and Mr: Wynn belong more or lees to this order-Mr. Proctor lds and Mi. Wynn more. • "The National Crisis " nrgd the view that Jesus ie already enthroned as Judge, and that a continual appraising of men's conduct is going on:- Mr. Procter' believes that by neglecting this aspect of Scripture the churches hive failed. • He regards the disasters 'of the "Titanic" and the " Empress of India" aa• °mane or warnings intended to call the world to a new attention to cerise, things. Seeing that these largely failed to Is this, the war had to supervene. The book is illustrated by a wealth 'of quotation, but is too diffuse and redundant Sc be entirely , 'successful. While it may prove stimulating tc some minds, it fails to carry complete conviction on-aocount of its lack of clear and definite continuity of purpose

A fierce criticism of society and of the Churches, a belief. that the English are the descendants of the lost tribes of Israel, that, the Germane are the eons of the ancient Assyria., and a euggestion that the Kahn* fulfils in many reepects the attribute. of Antichrilt-these are the characteristics of "The Bible and the War." When, how- • ever, at the very threshold of the book we read, "I re-solved to read again what the Bible had to any unin-nuanced-by anything that had ever been penned about it, -. and I have come -to this broad meclusion Si Christ ton not return to this world previous to the year 1235 . . , • no interpretation of the pTpheciee need call for Berkoee consideration," we are discouraged. Ipee dizif I Mr, Wynn is an ingenious arithmetician.

Find en R.A.M.C. worker and now a chaplain,'Mr. T. B. Westerdale describes in a eerie, of letters his experiences •at the front. Admirably descriptive and in Blame quite thrilling, ibin is one of the best books in the hatch now- under review. A clearer view of the actualities of war can be gained from it than hom meny more pre-tentiom works. It ie written with breezy humour, and -- the very- lively "Handy Hints to -Embryo Heroes" are well worthy al separate publication and wide dielnibuties among the forme. After Dr. Horton

' Mr. Arthur Machen,

and Mr. Harold,Begbie, comae Rev. W. H. Leathem. He is a candidate for the honour of having originated the story Of the angels at Mons. "The Comrade in White" is a reptint of four little stories from "Life and Work," a. Scottish publication. They are uncommonly well' written, end alike in spiritual teaching, tree ecetieceny and url taste are unimpeachable.. "A Coast of Tho WO might be described as innocuous, bet for the fact t t end verses help to maintain that false standard of sentiment and technique which the lover of tree poetry d deplores. Its level is that of the Poet's Corner of the earemely provincial newspaper.

And for grace- after so many varied meats we eay ',May God speedily send use a new theme!"

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JANUARY 20, 1916

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER 41.

THE LAME MAN LEAPING.

International L for Sunday, Jan. 30, 18141 Acts iii. G.T., Acts hi. 6.

By Henry J. Pickett.

LINKS. 6F HISTORY.—We return now to the history . following Pentec.t, to find a striking illustration of

the new and gracious work of-that lifegaving Spirit, of who. ministry Paul wrote so fully in our last study. Immediately following Pentecoet the speedee would have their hands fell in giving instruction *to the thousands of co , and-in some organisation and overei intended to assist them es they returned to their far-distant homes. Possibly some weeks elapsed, end the crowds had dispersed when the scene of today's hewn _took place, It is still a common eight in Palestine, and in the East generally, to see the maimed, the leper, -the beggar,wt the entrance gates of temple and mosque. -Thee borne of prayer observed by all devout Jews 'were three—the morning at are, or the third hour • then at noon, or the sixth Lour_ ; and the evening at, thins, or the math hour (Pe. lv. 17, D.. vi. 10). Le-Just as in the Gospels only a fragment of what Jesus

taught and worked is not down, so 1.11" the Ads we have typical inst.. of apostolic labour during very crowded and busy years. A lent of this is given in chap. h. vet. 43, during the day of Pentecost itself, and days imme-diately following. When, we arefull of the Spirit, and 1.e for Jeerer, glean, exciting as in a holy thrill and enthusiasm, work is a delight, and to be busy for Him is as welcome as a holiday.

. crowded day

incident is selected oat of many a crowded day because (a) the-subject of the miracle was well known (var. 10), (b) it supplied Peter with the teat of his second sermon, and (c) it raised official opposition and persecu-tion. But beyond these local and historic reasons, it is given at length because it illustrates for that age and for ours

Christ's Supreme WM& The teacher may turn to another beginning, of which this study is the expansion, and read the Divine Author's in-.rpreta tion of His own work. We refer to the classic exposition, as found in Luke iv. 16-21. Jesus comes into a world fall of maimed livee, where men and women are a care and a sorrow instead of a help and a joy. Then, as now, life is crippled, faculties .are either lost or broken, we cannot show what full, healthy, vigorous life could be and do because sin has spoiled God'a greatest work. Here is a chronic invalid, a care upon others from birth, one who has never yet had a chapce of showing what he is

• capable of. He lives upon the alms and chanty of others, and is without hope or prospect. Bat what he needs ie not money; it is ealewity he needs, the opoortthity to help himself and others ; then, instmd of bang a burden, he may prove to be abenefactor. Thas mad, the miracle of healing becomes a hying -parable of trath,.and, as sack, the teacher may apply it aunt's work arms at (a) the restoration of capacity; (b) the perfention of being; (a) the transformation of sorrow into the joy of happy acre. (ver. 8). The teacher should give all this a present-day application. It is the one hope of our world in thew dark tray. of war that Jesus still enters it by His Spirit to carry: on this constrictive work. And what a world of need it is ! How full of lives morally and spiritually crippled! How conscious we are of parts which leave not, - nor ever will, by our own effort come to their own I We, too, are chronic invalids anti Christie redeeming band has restored as to spiritual health.

III.—It is just this distinctiveness and necessity of service which deffiande and secures

' _ Christ's Supreme Place. It is thie which forms the theme of Peter's sermon. Vers. 1226 may be summarised ae "Le honour of Jeans." Many in his audience must have been witneases of the

• Crucifixion. Almost certainly some of than had joined in the shout : "Away with h.!" Per'the crowd in-terested in that evens of a few months before would be intended in this. All this is, indeed, breheht home to than in vine. 13, 14. The One, who in weal.ese was crucified, bee.. He refereed to save Himself, is " the Christ who hath been appointed for you even Jesse " (oar. 20). Sc Peter, from the fed of heeling before them, .urgeer—ay..The.priority of Jame -.is their national hidery. He was them, He is easily still, the float of leMtory.(8) The prewity of Jesus as the-fint and greatest of the world's prophet* and teacher' (vers. 2226). (3) And chiefly, the priority. of Jesus as the Redeemer end Saviour of men. Abraham, Moses, the Prophets,' their whole past, pointed to, and prepared the way for Him. Taking the facts of history, taking further the inetances of healing before oar eyes—happy if we may add our own mpenenoe—taking the gracious ministries of !waling Jesus has set at work, and it ie easy to account for the snow place of Jesus. Seth a worker, doing euch' workawl be filet! He ie without rival or successor. He cannot be hid."

IV.—And it naturally folloWe that . Christ's Supreme Demand

is for the find place in our thought and affection. It is thin which gives nth intense negency and fosse to yer. 19. We cannot refuse Him His place and remain equal for life's duty. Until He is enthroned we are hopelessly crippled. The lame man-would have remained a help-le. invalid to the and had he net co-operated in his own core by his instant obedience to the word of Christ through. Peter. And our own healing, while entirely Child's gilt . an act of mercy and power, requires on our part : --(1) Repent..., that we hive given room to the destroyer and the enemy of Jams (2) Abandonment of the loves and practices by which the beet hinnies are winded. (4) Obedient* to the redeeming word and work ad the Healing Lord, the Iran Meets of We.

Guild of

BOASTING. Every boy knows "the-boaster." Then'e one of him

in every school. He is always wanting to make the other boys bd.. he is clever. Anything he has done he magnifies until it appeare—in his eyes, at least—eome thing very wonderful. to that he may Impress the other lads he will boast of having done thin which Ire never h. done. Sometimes the boaster will brag about havine done wicked things, so that the other boys may think him clever and fearless. Fancy a boy wanting to he thought wicked! Fancy his boasting of doing wicked things when all the while' he hasn't! . Sometimes boys and men have to tell of things they have done. In that case the story should be told without any :exaggeration, and without the desire to make it appear more wonderful than it really, is. Don't be "stretchers." A little piece of elastic will stretch a long way sometime., but not ..far as some people's stories about themselves.

There is another kind of boaating which is very foolish. It is when a boy beasts hees.0 his father is rich, or he lives in a bigger house than another boy. A man is not to be valued according to his money, or measured by 'the dee of his hones. You remember that when Samuel went to Bethlehem to anoint a king he picked out one of Jesse's sons an being just the right sort of man for a king. He was measuring by his appal:wance and sirs. But God told him that Ha did not meaaure men by their faces ...their size, He judged them ,by their heath Their character was the most impor',ant thing. It is much more iwmerrtant than wealth. If lure is rich and go.ocilaiz

.men' but

nweorricrThmeanreallealthis thaiawskith we can take with us when we die, No man can take his house or his fields or his money ; these things have to be left for nth.. Bat each man will take his character with him, and if he be good, that will count where nobody sets any valve on money.

Even in this world there are many 'things that money cannot bay, and really they are the beet things. Nobody can buy happiness Money does not make people happy, though it may help them to forget they are not happy—at least for a eolith Some people- who were very happy when they were poor became more anxious and miserable 43 their wealth increased. Jeans was very poor when He lived on earth, but His heart was so full of joy that it overflowed, and made others to be glad in His presence. So whether your father be rich or poor, remember that God means you to be happy, and the sure way to it is to follow Jesus bravely.

Money cannot buy Mental power. The gifts of the mind an not bought The poor DM'S child may be as clever as the child of the rich man. I heard of somebody having six years' teaching in music and then couldn't play or sing one tune. The musi.1 gift was lacking, and no money could purchase it So let every boy who can whistle and every gal who can sang rejoice! Don't enn others, but use your gifts of brain and mind, and you will have much joy and contentment.

Money cannot buy friends. If a men has money, and is 'Pilling to give it away orapend it. there will be plenty of people who will call themselves his friends. But real friend. are won by kindness and comradeship. A poor man may have as many friends as a rich man if be has a friendly spirit. As you grow older you will, I expect, learn the value.of money. but do not think of money as the first thing in the world. It is not Good health is better. So is happiness. so is ability, so is a true friend. Don't take any notice of anybody who boasts about their money or their possessions.

In the Bible we are told of things it is right to boast about. If we know Gni—as our Friend and Guide—we may boast about that. When we have learned that Jesus Christ died for as we may boast about that, because if we love Jesus and are true to Him we shall be saved and happy for ever.

• Prises—Postcard Competition.

Two new books will be given as prime to the two Guild member., teeing under tea yesre of age, who send the corr. answers to the following Scripture p.r1e. The answen to be written on a postcard, and seat to address at foot of this column not later than January 25th. The urime will be awarded to those whose writing is neat.. Each competitor 'should find the slithers without assist-ance. Send fall name, age, and address.

FM up the blanks in the following verses with four different wards made from the same lettere :—

1. And he did — in the sight of the Lord. . • 2 0 that Ishmael might — before nee. 3. And the — of the temple was rent in twain. 4. Of the tribe of — were seated twelve thousand.

New Guild Members. Welcome to the following, who have joined our Kind.

hearts :—Per Mr. Thomas Wrigley, Ashten-under-Igoe: 8129 Martha Ali. Dexter, 8130 Hannah Darter, 8131 Hannah Braithwaite, 8132 Bertha Braithwaite. Well done, Hurd Brook Junior GE. 8133 Daily Rogers 8134 Matthew Davison. Per Edward Graves, Lethoorne: 8135 Mies Annie Graves, 8136 Lizzie Graves,, 8137 Alfred Crow, 8138 Bert Welder. Thanks, Edward ! 8139 Jennie Watson, 8140 Florence Bone, 8141 Rhoda White, 8142 Elsie Goddard.. 8143 John Winston Goddard, 8144 Winn. Osborn, 8145 Kathleen Baines 8146 Marjorie Wright 8147 Dorothy Gurney, 8148 Edward Harris, 8148 Leslie Hans, 8150 Gladys Harris. May each one find the opportunity of doing kind deeds every day

New member. enrolled at any time. To join the Guild, rend name, age, and address, with promise to make kind• nese a rule of life. To secure our beautiful badge send one penny stamp for each badge required, and an extra damp for .urn postage. Mark letters "Guild," and send to Rev. Amami Joss, 218, Chippinghouse-road, Sheffield.

WISE UNTO SALVATION.

Endeavour Topic for Week beginning Jan. 22. Pwverbs iii. 13-18.

Wisdom to the Greeks was another name for science and philosophy ; to us moderns it denotes sound judgment and sagacity, an uncanny shill in fitting means to ends; but to the Hebrews it had a very different significance. For one thing the Hebrews per.nified Wisdom; they, pictured her a maj.tic, supernatural being, who was _ the chief executive at of the !supreme divinity in the mention of the world (ace Pray. viii. 30, R.V. and context), and the inter-medium between God and man. But her chief function was to be the friend and counsellor of the pions Hebrew who sought her. She would save him from Atheiam and wickedness; give right judgment concerning religoue and moral truth ; clothe him with justice, temper-ance and kindness ; and .able him, amid distracting and entangling circumstances, to direct his way aright Many. Jews, broadly speaking, conceivedwisdom to be a kind of " Paraclete" or "Holy Spirit" who could make the •chosen people wise unto advahion.

In Proverb. there is no doctrine of the future, cow eloquently salvation and its bl.aings were confined to this world. Long life, riches, homer, and success were the "heaven" to which the saved looked forward (vers. -16-17). The general teaching of the lesson, as aleo that of Deuteronomy xxviii, is that Godliness pays, piety and prosperity go hand in.hand, wisdom leads to welfare and wealth in the life that now is. And we must all admit thee there is eubstential and abiding truth in' this teach-ing. He that sinneth does wrong his own soul. Godli-ness does save men from the lusts which shorten life, and from many of the evils which embitter life. Religion does tend towards uprightness and conscientiousness, sanity of mind and devotion to duty—the very qthlitiee by which most men would make the best of the world. Many social and national evils, too often wiped out by sufferings and blood, are not infrequently the foul and monstrous offspring of moral madness. Righteousneee dose exalt a people, A wise world would be, beyond our dream's, a happy world.

Nevertheless, the Gospel of Proverbs needs supple-menting by the Gospel of Christ,—the wisdom ,of the

.Hebrews by the wisdom of the Cross. The chief end of the Chrstcan is not to get on in the world but to same the world ; and the world—the - unwise world—can only be saved by the willing sacrifice of its noblest sons in the sacred .use of truth, justice and the Kingdom of God. The eavioure of the world have' often been the " fools anitheretice," the "sufferers and victims" of the world. Paul Was a "fool" for Christ's eake. The writer of Hebrews rays :—" Moses 'refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God . . . accounting the re-proach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt." Jesus Christ himself died as a felon on the crone Yet these an they who, ire the biggest and noblest an are wise unto salvation—the salvation of the race. May God grant us the wisdom—the sumer-wiedoen—of the noes.

All through life, I s. a Cross, Where Sone of God yield up their breath. There is no gain except by lose, There is no life ..pt by death, There is no vision but by friith, Nor glory but in bearing shame, Nor justice bat in taking blame ; And that eternal passion saith :— " Be emptied of glory, and night," and name.

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Vanity.

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• Mr. Aitchison, who has had a vast experience in correct-ing defective vision, will be pleased to test the sight and supply spectacles to .matt defects at 428, Strand, London, W.O.

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Kind Hearts.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER. JANUARY 20, 1916

The Hospital Ship. Bra,—Being ans el the congregation that (to me) never-

to-he-foegotten Sunday morning, I want to say how much I enjoyed the service of which "Chaplain" writes in your issue of January 6th.. I wonder dd. the chaplain think that amongst the worshippers that morning there were those to whom hie menage from Psalm Yin., vers. 3 and 4, " What ie man that thou art more mindful of him," was, indeed, a timely one! We were coming home to" Blighty," and were thinking of home, and wive,, children, mothera and sweethearts, but ever presentnas the thought, of those we. left behind, who will never come home. Some of us from Gallipoli, as the preacher proceeded with his die-course, thought of lonely grave., of comrades in trench and camp, acme of whom we had talked with about the things a lleci and our Church, surrounded by thousands of sick and wounded, and the right at the rimtcher centred with the Union Jack nearly an every-day occur-renee m same comrade eau carried to he buried at sea. The eferestlen famed itself on one's mind, "Did God creel" The writer thin of years spent in the service of Christ and the Church. Did they stand for eothing 7 The preacher seemed to mad my thoughts and answered any goestime. The honors of past days were forgotten, the WM. g ministries of the chaplains, sisters,- sense, sad the mama made as meep near the heart of God, and we felt that we was of value. Gal did care. We seemed to feel that ".aura about were the Everlasting Arms." The hymns were well chose. The last time the writer heard the tune sung to the opening hym " The King of Love. my Shepherd is,". it 101i8 sung by children's hildren's. voice., and our eye, filled and the soh came to our throats. Children's forms and faces caste to us. We lived again in the days of peace. It vran indeed the service of my life. If our pe.• le at home only knew what it means to a Primitive lelc•dnt to hear our own chaplain and to hear oar tunes and sing our hymns, there weld be no lack of funds to carry on the work.

Thank yore for your message, Mr. Hamm. The " chap-lain " diet not tell you that Mr. Rancor came to OUT sing-moms, and increased his popularity by entertaining us with his himi.ous monolognes. Here was the right man,- indeed, for an Army chaplain, one who could lead in to the highest, and in our hours of recreation and con-voleseenee could help us to forget oar pain through the mums of pace, clear wit and hearty laughter. Altar my mperiemes, and what I have known and seen, I am prouder of any Church, her ministry, her local preachers than ever before, May Ged bless all our chaplains in their ministries for the spiritual welfare of our lads with the coloarn—Yours, etc., T. Lrmoza, A.S.C.

MARRIAGES: A pretty wedding took place in Green-way-road Charcif,

Rumor% en December 30th, the contracting parties being Margaret Annie, youngest daughter of Mr. Richard and the late Mrs. Hillidge, of Runcorn, and Harbert Arthur, only son of Mr. and Mn William Clark, Runcorn. The ceremony was pevformed by Rev. F. W. Brett, Missadith Jones presiding at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, presented a charming appearance in a goer costume, with black velour bat trimmed with ermrne, and she wore a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by one bridesmaid, ?dies Edith Hillidge (sister), who wore- a gold pendant and chain, also the gift of the bridegroom. The duties of beet min were performed by Lance-Corporal Leslie Roy Blench. The reception was afterwards held et the resi-dence of the bride's brother, Mr. Richard Hillidge, jun. Subsequently the nerdy married couple lett for Llandudno for the honeymeem. Beth parties are very well known, having been closely connected with our Church. Both the bride and bridegroom are teachers in the Sunday-school and member. of the choir. The bride has also been a teacher- in the Gramilleetreet Council Schools. They have been the recipients of a large number of presents.

A. double military wedding took place at Bradley-str.t Church, Clestleford, on. Christmas Day. The con-tracting parties were George H. Brown (Royal Engineers), eldest eon of Mr. Jonas Brown, and Mies Ruth (Cissi. Parnaby, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mr. J. W. Parriaby, and sieter of Bev. W. N. Parnaby. The bride, given away by her father, Wag dressed in white silk with

over tame, also a wreath and veiL The bridesmaids wean Miss Nellie Parnsby (Meer of the bride), and MUMPS Lindup, Hoycrof I and BacMr. They wore dresses of sane blue silk. Mr. Joins Brown acted as best man. RCM Bs B. Farlow performed the ceremony. The bride-groom is stationed at Chatham, and is expecting going to Egypt shortly. Rev. E. Clements performed the ceremony between Mr. George Cheesbrough, eldest son of Mr. H. Cheesbrough, and Miss Gertrude Champion, eldest delight. a Mr. and Mrs. P. Champion. The bridegroom is a private in the B.A.M.O. The bride was dressed in casein man with well and orange blossom. The brides-maids were Mines May Champion, Hilda Cheesbrough, and Edith Naylor. The fast-named was dressed in.c.ps de chine. Miss Cheeebrough wore crepe merle, and Min Naylor blue saga Mr. Clifford Champion was beat man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs, Pamaby and Mr. and MIT. Champion entertained 155 greets in the school-room. The happy maples received many hendsome presents.

GOLDEN WEDDINGS.

On December alit Ado and Mrs. S. Driver of Newton. wood Hod.. Hyde, celebrated there golden wadding. For many years they and their lamely have been associated with Higher Ardwick Church, Manchester, Mr. Driver being one of the oldest trustees, local preacher, and school superintendent. Some time agog for business reason., they removed to Hyde, bat have always re-tained their, membership and interest with High. Anthick Church. At the prem. time their eldest eon le church organiet, and their daautt.i.or is the wife of Rev. 0. Roberta, saperintendent of y Valley Circuit. A few old friends, together with e family, gathered to celebrate the event. Many.00ngraturiatory meseages were received, and hearty good writhes yea' expreesd. Valuable gifts were presented including a lovely net of gold fruit dishes from the family, and a handsome richly gilded rose-bowl, promoted by the employees of Mem. Driver, G.dier and Co. Mr. and Mts. Driver were ve7 mach touched by such tokens of esteem mid affection. We trust that oar friend. may be spaed to their family and to the Church they love at wen for many years to come and to enjoy the great prosperity with which God has blessed them- -

At the (end-micro of the week-night service en January 6th at Ashburn Park, Whitby, Rev. J. Toyn stated that on that day Mx. end Mrs. Maw Fishee oelebrated their golden wedding. Over thirty-eic years of that time had hem spent in Whitby, and no words could express all that Primitive Methodiem owed to the. For over for. yearg Mr. Fisher had been a fiundayechool superinten-dent, bat he had also been a most active worker to all departments of

i ch,urch life, and his wife and family had

splendidly Supported Man in all Me work. They could • MA lei that event pass without same little acknowledg-' mot- He assured Mr. and Mrs. Fisher that' he Small

presents they world receive were only a feint token of the great esteem in which they were held. Tributes to their work and worth were borne by Mr. It. Hudson, who was present at their conversion. Mr. Cl Holliday and Mr. W. Watt., postmaster of -Whitby. A combined Hymnal and &mplement was 'presented to both of our friends. Mr. Fisher appropriately and feelingly replied.

IN MEMORIAM. Mr. George Dennl.son.

On Sunday, January 2nd, Rev. John Japling, of Gates-head, conducted the funeral service of the late Mr, George Dennison in Bank-street Church. For long years Mr. Dennison has been mariciated with our Bank-street Church, and he will be mimed greatly. At the time of his death he was superintendent of the S.day-school, president of the Band of Hope, vice-president of the Endeavour Society, and society. steward. He took a keen interest in all circuit matters, and for years rendered fine service in variou.s prim choirs in Gateshead. He was an ardent Primitive Methodist, and was proud of the brit that hie father had been one of the early Sunday-school superintendent, of the Great-Thornton-street Carrels, Hull, in the time of William Olowee, and he himself in early life was an Sameet wother in the Oundayachool at

Thorotamstreet before he removed to Gateshead. After coming North he

the the George-street Minion and

helped to bring the Bank-sheet Church to Its present strength: There was a- tragic element about his death. For over forty years he had been employed on the rail. way, and on December 13th he met with an amident at work. He was admitted to the Royal Infirmary, New-cardle-on-Tyne, where he died en December Hth, 1215, in hie sixty-seventh year.

Mr. John B. Ravenaeroft.. The Nottingham Third Cfrcait, and the Gladstone-are.

Church in particular, has abstained s great loss. the death,. Br. J. B. Ravenscroft. He was born at Sand-bar& in. MM. When a young man he .me nod. the ministry of the Wesleyan Church, and wag led to aside for Christ. A little time after he joined the Salvation Army, and became one of its most suconsfal officers. By hid earnest and eiledive appeals in the open ace he was the means of winning large numbers 'to Christ. After cheat ten yeses' work-with the Army he retired, and on • coming to Noftingliern to live he threw in his lot with our Basked Church, and became a local weedier with as. He-we, strongly loyal to the doctrines of the Church of his adoption. He was a class leader and tree-tee of the Gladstone-street Cimrch,..where he will be much mimed. It .n be truly mid ••• he was a good Elm" Ern death was somewhat madden and unexpected. -A few -weeks ago he was prostrated by a sheik% and, his strength declining, he paned triumphantly into his Father's House on Janney 5th he the sixty-fourth year of his age. The funetal was largely atl.ded A eerace was conducted by Bev. C. Tina in the Gladstone-street Church, who alma gave a brief addrese. Bev. J. W. Lithe and Mr. J. Riddell took part in the nrvice. An imp:strive memorial eervico was conducted on the following Sabbath by Rev. C. assisted by Mr. Gilliv., cirout steward.

' Mrs. Goodman. One of the noteworthy women of our Church has

recently pegged away in the person od Mrs. Mary Jape Goodman, the widow of Rev. Wm. Goodman, a former Secretary and President of our Church, at the age of sixty-sir year. - She was a lady of sterling qualities, well known at Marypart, of which lilace the was a maim. In early life her father, Mr. Thompson, removed to Birkenhead. He was a staunch member of our Church, and earnestly worked for its promerity. His daughter inherited hie deep faith and emulated his good_ work. She was a fitting helpmeet for her hus.ndwho admirabl7 filled the high offices to which he was'oalled. Mr. -died at Bournemouth about fifteen year. ago, and his mume is still green among the survivors of his generation. There were no children of the marriage, bat a nephew of Mr. Goodman's was brought up as their adopted sin, Mr.

William 'Wetmore. , On. December 22nd there passed away one of the met .

respected local preachers on the Oxford Circuit. For nearly linty yore he remained a Member, and for nearly the acme period an of of the Munk Until the in- firmities of yore Tendered him unfit for such dn.% he was a diligent, willing and acceptable preacher -of the Word. He was blessed-with a clear and impressive entr-ance, which, combined with evangelirdie former, medahis services most acceptable and faunal. He retained to the • Met his elear testimony of God's grace in his life. ,ficis last illness was net a long .8;mM se them. approached he calmly waited the message to "oome ap high." and fell on sleep. He was laid to rest by brothe; local preachers. Tho burial Service was conflicted in Uwe United Methodist Church by the superintendent minister, and attended by many old friends. A widow and three daughters mourn his lose bet revere his memory.

"Mushrooms on the Moor." By F. W. Borebam. (O. H. Kelly. Zere. 6d. net.)

So long se Mr. Borehamma keepup the quality that is in this volcano he can rely upon a British puffin who will readily 'subscribe to hi. product-item. The preview books have given him a wide Mao. and created a pesteonetituencyr And no wander. He writes cheerily ; Ise asel-the'great in Smith., the infinite in the finite. And he maims goes see it, too, as he tells you of it Thera foie, it dose not natter whether he labels his talk " Muth. rooms. or "Poppies." You me gore, are he finish., to find yourself cm a moantain mug 'into the illimfteMs. The author to a rank optimist, and he infects his madam That in why they like.. books. May they keep coming.

Church News. .

basenoideniek. The town's reputation as a musical

centre wee farther enhanced en Saturday, January t,, 'the. E.1.1.P. popular oratorio, " Messieh," was rendered in our church by fat augmented choir of eight - der the baton of Mr. J. U. y moms render- the n,... lallerr ea theMerattht P. Hartley, cr':,,,Ltridat,,,' `--,.,.

gave freq.,. manifestations of their &light. The priaripas included the ems- Bent baritone, Mr. Herbert Thrown, who

delighted the audience with the soprano 'solos, being ably seconded by Miss Wad. Peel, of &Mon, a youz artiste with a sweet contralto voice. . Fred P.p.- well, of Gaisaley, ham a tenor of nommen order. The special services were continned on. Sendelre when ...led thnfirelitaithe agan assembled. Mr. F. Smith was the after..., elthisilum and, like the Seter- day's &airmen, Mr. Seth Mandy, made a few rernathe leariug upon music. All the (principals took part, and the choir gave

we in perfect voice Miss Timmy Wilson

evening tae h,;`—pres2-',....,„it. ..T. I. the

who he. come to twin nit the data. of hg son, Rev. B. de J. Horne who has been celled " to act as ,, chn'iggin, By this effort we shell be able to Marl over a, very exibetaatial Wance to the trustees. Birmingham Second. -

.. . . Inspiring meetings thee held et_ Chapel-

greet, linthienorth. en San Jan. Jan. thek .nelacted by one at our lorn1 tRhers ,reba„wes. Tently_,hoocured by : ea-

....''7.tr_n "_'!_iPz..' '".. . society, wt.„.7:. '......t visit Francs

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Mil Birtlere

The Birth". Society have celebrated succ.sfe/ services this Christmastide and New Year. On Christmas Day Rev. T. A. Young (Widnes) preached in the morning, and gave a lecture, entitled "I)r. Dale, Preacher. Theologian and Statesman," in the evening. Mr. Young again filled- mit

r.„zietiLenoti December 26th, agpreliegad gave

sesamehle mutric. On Sunday, January, 2nd, weheld the Intercession Bermes, Rev. W. F. Ferndale preaching two inspiring sermons. A feature of the reaming marme was a parade of local Friendly members a P.a.!, ammon. ...a Fire Brigade. Th ,,, .thaa. iehdei.d as epleinlid service on both occasions. The morning conectim (SS Yor.) was giyen to the British Red crone

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in. paid e

eethaa visit to Brain... we !saw: ,,,e_

sole th% rh...,,,,.. Hirise a''''''''ithigt, . ith,17,... the Monday

eve,... fro'. °Day", cm., .e, .. „,,,,r cr..”, ix....... In 6. absence , Bev. F. D... ,.... J. G. Goodman (Preabytenan) ...lied on the Sunday, ,,,,„a on tu Monday ,,,enipg Rev. J. Foster introduced Mr. H. Cousin, MSc., headmaster of thee...hay school, as chairman. Oa Christens. Sunday Bev. W. Dixon was the r. Ill the after- no. the choir, by Mr. E. Steel,. gars a carol service. The minister presided, and Mx. T. Faiths.% - circuit steward,

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by good congregations. At Mount Zion Rev. W. J. Mason conducted the service& and preached timely and etirring die-courses. At the evening servi. the Mount Zion Roll of Honour, containing forty-six maces, was read by Mr. Musson. A New year thankeffering was taken, and realised £6 7s. Id. for the trust fends. At the Bourne League popular Benioe in the afternoon Mr. J. A. Rimb, enough; of Manchester, gave an excellent add... Mr. G. T. Carter presided, and wee pre-sented by Mr. A. S. Kirby,. vicemesident, on behalf of the Leape tmenbers, with a -handsome Bible on the 'occasion of his recent marriage The Mount Zion echeme of nertematic pang by weekly miascritione• instituted two months ago on initiative of Mr. Musann, is bringing in

• £2 per week. Thissam together with. the emissary income, enables eta to meet the current liabilities of the truce, whichore abnormally heavy, and tine permits of the proceeds of nista/ efforts held•from time to time being devoted to reduction of the debt, which now stands at 22,800.

On January 0th and 10th Mount Zion Church was favoured by a visit from Miss-Lena Birchenough, A.L.O.M., of Man-

, cheerer; elocution:Ida:ad Magid, in connec-tion with the Sunday school effort for tenet debt indeed.. On Sunday afternoon Mid Birchenongh delighted a very laige con-gregation by her rendering of several eacnod recitals, including 'The - Leper"

roused on Luke ern.). Miss 0. Jordon sang The Promise of life," accompanied by

G...R. Rodgne, L.L.C.M., organist. Bee, W. J. Matson melded. On -Monday evening a splendid &Tlinnce assembled for a grand comerteecitel, the large school-room being filled. Mile Birchenough again cheesed her hearers with a Well-varied programme of dramatic and humorous recitals and metrical manologue. and by

" her effective rendering of pianoforte re-citals having to respond to several recalls. Miss Ida Barlow, of Halstead, rendered capital amidance. Refreshments were-served in the interval by the lady teachers. Alderman G. A. Eastwood, J.P., presided. The total proceeds were over £S. ]'hie wee Miss Birchenough's.find visit to Chester-field, and arrangements have been made for a rebus- n the near future. Cheater-le-Street.

A mod helpful week-end of services haa

by been had, conducted at Durham-road by Mr. E. P. Cotelinghom, an Indian preacher and le... His lectures and sermons were much appreciated by the congreptiou who gained a mulch dearm vise of India and the work of Christianity in that great land. Mr. Cotelingham does not epare Memel/ in his efforts to draw the people, and with hie culture humour and °maceration is a worthy advt.:de of the erns of the Kingdom of God. Dalton and Millom,

On December Enle s very soceessfeel effort was held at Holborn Hill. At the dripping ore gold and silver arch by Mies R. Moyle Rev. J. .A. Mettle Mended.. Great praise is due to the Misses N. and L. Castle, G. Crellin and E. Newby, who. held. smug aseetines every each for the year, and were ambled to contribute out of their fund 216 to the arch. The net resat has been about 241 far the day's effort. At the yearly triets. meeting. the um of 235 wee voted to the reduction of the debt, after paying all current ..ads, thee reducing the debt by £66 since Bev. J. A. Hettle-cane into the circait. Dernaighon.

On Friday, January 14th, Sins Jennn of our Grambank•Gioneoh, entertained 41/0 diffdren from the dietricts of her visita-tion. Tea was provided in the echoolroom, and after the wants of the pests had been well looked after by the ladies of the church, the children were taken to a !pedal cinematograph entertainment Alderman and Mrs. Starmer, in accordance with than azatmludemr, defrayed all expense.Deivenbesse

A auc.sefel Gold and Silver Tree effort yea held on Jaemery_12th on behalf of the trust fund. Mi. Edwin Rose preen& Mmical items were rendered by the... b. Damns, B. Carter, K. James, and- Mr. and Mrs. Goodrum. The fruit of the tree was gathered by Hoe B. P. Maw. and Mre. H. Gates: Mies Hernial presided at. the organ. The ma.at on thin.. was £11 4e. Collodion, 12e. Id. nee W. H. Curtis and Mr. E. Priest vetoed the &mike of the nudere for all who had helped. D atable.

A Year ago Rev. T. Lloyd Page and Mr. .-Harold Pickering started a Men's Bible-dun which has been very succendeL On Sunday, January Rh, the anniversary was

, celebrated. In the afternoon there was a large congregation Pioneer A. E. Cape., R.E., of Hell, delivered & capital address;

whilst Pioneer Norman James, of Middles-brough, delighted the audience with a solo.

7nre . Darold Pickering distributed the

rizee and ,spoke a few encouraging words. the evening our minister concluded a

khaki service. Pioneere Heron and Capes preached excellent sermons to a, big eon-pepti. Pioneer W- Janes inept " W3ea our heads" to Jude's music en a reverent and feeling style. The service was fell of spiritual power. Rut Butterwiek.

-A very eencessful elision -hes recently been held by Sider Ethel of Parnell. The services were well attended. • On the hue day of the mi.= there was held a " faith tea," when there would be about ninety partake of it. le the evening Sider Ethel gave recital., entitled "Her Bitter Shame" and "Liles aa a Father." Special sake were rendered by the members of the choir, also each night tluoughout the midion A great blessing has come to this church as a result of the mission, there being over a score preferring contersion, also the meni7 here being reconsecrated. Gillingham.

In connection with the Women's Own the anneal effort was held on New Year's Eve Over sweaty sat data to inner, after which a concert was held. Several loud artistes gave their services as well as Eriende hom. Shaftesbury. Mademoiselle Maria Terbium. of Leman, Relearn, also eang in Flemish and Eaglieh. After the concert the Watch-night service was conducted by Rem E. W. Lees. On Sunday (January 2.), in union with the other local Free Churches, special intereeesion nukes were held, and were well attended. Gravesend.

On Wednesday, the 12th inst., a special effort was made for the trod fend in the form of a "Gold and Silver Tree," which wee .unladened by Mr& B. Holland, and Mre. J. Holland& The chair was taken by' the wife of the circuit eteward, Mrs. A. K. Houghton. The following contri-buted to a musical programme :—Mr. H. J. Carpenter (organist), Miss Holland., Mies Houghton, Mrs. Penrose, and Mre. Read. Brief !Teaches were given by Revs. R. Evans andel. Settee Head. Proceeds £14, of which £10 has been devoted to debt reduction. Since led June, with 20 per cent from Sir W. P. Hartley and 10 per cent from the General Chapel Fend, the trustees have bee' able to Tedium the debt to the extent of 285—i.e., from 2446 to 2360. Hinckley.

Miss Hens Richards recently made her first visit to Hinckley, and earned for her-self es high reputation ea en elocidiamist both be her Sunday recital; and is her varied programmes- Bar model:tags of

Silas Marner" and other items were gives with groat power. On the Monday evening, in her concert recital, she was ably assisted by Mr. F. G. Hartshorn as soloiet Miss Richards gage a concoct recital at Stoke Golding on the Saturday. Mr. Hartshorn was the soloist on this occasion also. For a find visit success was realised at both places. Horianry.

On Sunday, December 26n, special ser-vices were held, when the minister preached in the morning and presided in the evening, .d the choir, misted by several friends, under the leadership of Mr. J. H. Reeve, gave selections from " The Meariab," which were redly appre-ciated by a large congregation. On the Monday following there was a gold attend-ance* a-public tea, efferent& a splendid &mart was given by the choir. The chair was tel. by Mr. W. R.ve, of Lerceiter. The total proceeds were 273 16e. On Sun-day, JannersTad, Principal H. J. Pickett made hie Sint 'Sea to Horbury. His ser-mons were highly appreciated, ae was hie address at the Brotherhood. On the Mon-day evening he pre his popular Indere on

A Pioneer of Soria Reform to a large congregation. Mr. J. Weatherburn, of Hudderefield, took the chair. The lecturer and congregation had a. plod time. The proceeds vernier the tenet fends, and realised about

A well-attended united intercessory ser-vice wee held in Horbery en DOCESSIISt 31st, when Rev. F. M. Ridge peaded. • All the .Anglican end Free Church ministers of the town took put, The service was a splendid preparation for the appointed Day of Inter-co. n. At the close' a callection was take: for the Red Cross Society. Hall FElrb.

To fill the vacancy owned by the ap pa...est of Rev. S. G. Delsield as Army chaplain, Bev. L G. Johnson has been sent from Hartley College A reception and "At Home" were held on Thursday evening et St Creorge'ftroed to give him

a hearty welcome. The schoolroom *as decorated, and a very lane congregation gathered. The chairman (Councillor Wee. Fawcett) wee supported by Reve W. M. Kelley, R H. Pritwood, Mesa. H. J. Tamer, J. H. King, J.' A. Aaron, R. W. Chapman, P. Bro., T. Dawson, J. Par-kinson and other.. All spoke welds of welcome, and armed Mr. Tamson that he had come to one of the best circuitsto begin his Ministry. Mies Creswell and /dim Gower rendered rade., and Mies Nelson gave, recitals. Refreshments were served by the ladies. Rev. L G. John.aa suit-ably replied. Mr. W. Amon read the financial Tercet, .bowing that by lour group ego. over 873 had bean raised for the treat iambs Leeds Fourth.

The national , service of intsceerion wee held on Sunday al Joseph-street A large congregation assembled, and a mod im-p.. service was conducted by Rev. W. Sulky Spencer. After reading the roll containing about thirty names, a beauti-fully appropriate a.mon was preached by Rev. W. G. Spencer, of Northwood, on the text, "Me have ye bereaved of My children." The retiring collection for the Red Crocco amounted 'to 21 Ils.

London trulheml. The Hew Year's "At Home" wen held

at Pulliam. Church.. llemiday, January 3rd. We had en excellent gathering. New Year greetinp were extended by Rev. G. H. Batt, Rev. W. Ashby, .d Mr. B. W. Harvey, of Hartley College. Refresh-ments were served during the evening. Mrs. Damon gracioesly unloaded the " gold and silver tree The total pro-ceeds amounted.. £10 165. 6d, thin bemg en advance of nearly 24 on last year. London (Stratford).

The Hemilier-road Endeavour Society celebrated their anniversary en Thareday last • Mr. Pointer presided. The sure-tary, Mr. G. Haaelup, gave a most opbsrstir report. Rev. G P. Cammish, of

Wales, gave a Crought-stirtmg wares. Solos sere Tendered by Mr. Fors and ask Mica M. Creek. Mies E. Creak

ryiLrecitarion. Rev. W. Leech and Mr. thanked all who had taken part.

Loath. The annual eggregate services of the cir-

cuit were held January 6th and 10th, the special preacher being Rev. J. Day Thempeoe, Pr.dent of Conference. Oa Sunday large congregations were pretreat. In the afternoon a sacred cowed'swee ren-dered by leading 'singers of the town and neighbourhood. Chairmen, Councillor Daw- e s On tke Monday afternoon the Peed-dent again preached to a good °Damp-tie., after which dont 150 eat down to tea. In the evening, under the chairman-ship of Councillor Lacy, supported by Revs. W. Mainpriae (Secretary of Confer-ence) and R C. Fisher, Mr. Thompsn delivered a masterly lecture on " The Christian Conscience and the War." Mise Hogg, of Grimsby, and Mice Parker, of Lincoln, were the troloiste for the occasion ad rendered excellent servioe. Total pro-ceed., FM. Lowestoft.

Peter-street Society mjoiced in a splendid concert provided by Mice M. Hancock, amieted by Rev. O. W. Elliott and others.

Private. Jones presided- Private Curtis wee reeponsible for at least five soap. Both of these soldiens belong to the Cheshire& The recitations by Rev. G. W. Elliott were of the highest ceder- The accompanist was Mae Mallet. Proceeds £1 13s. 6d., to be divided between the ladies' sewing meeting and circuit funds. M.ch.ter.

Rev. J. Lockhart presided at the Adult Temperance Society meeting, held et Great Western-street, Moos Side, on January 10th. dlr. Denman provided en micellent musical programme, and Mr. G, Ernest Winterton gave an addrese on "The Right Relation of the Church to the Liquor Traffic," and also alluded to the recent c.orreepondence in the leader on the qoes-tion of Sta. purchase of the liquor traffic. MiddletasisTmesdale.

The ennui New Year's At Homep have just been held, and proved more eacceenla than previous yea., about £13 10s. being rented. Rev. and Mrs. C. Pettier were host and haetess. The following parties provided programmes t Mr. W. Thompson and Mr. Jos. Raine, and the lad evening the children, under the direction of Mies Lenge:tans, gaveamnte., " San. Clem." The schoolroom was packed to the fulled extent Mrs. Perrier w. Mani. The chairmen were Mesas. .1. Robson and J. Watson. Mica Nat.eoe gave fine metrical selections. Oldham Pesarth.

Middleton-road people were again highly delighted with the success which had again attended the efforts of their church choir. On Saturday, January let, they competed in the annual Eisteddfod held in the Weleh Oongregaticeral Schools, -Mose Side, Mare cheerer. They were successfal in winning the price, valued at £6, end the Fischer Silver Challenge Cup. The teat piece was "The Comrade's Song of Hope. "In the elanle quartette competitionthe party from the same choir also succeeded in winning the.. prise-10e. The choirmaster, Mr. Lord, ie deserting of meek credit for the able meaner in which-1. mnducted the singing, and Mr. A. W. Fidler for hie pianoforte accompaniment a. fielisbtry.

Kiss Elsie Bicheno, of flatterer* rg, paid her first visit to Salisbury en January Bad and 3rd, and so favourably did she imprees the large end... that it is safe to easema that eke will he relented. Mies Richer.. wonderful elocutionary powers were strikingly demonstrated in fire national intercedeoa services on the Sun-day Morning and evening. At the latter service she recited "The Beok of Rath," "Sind. Own," mid "The Red Orme Flag," by Florence Barclay. The bet-nand wee we graphically -rendered that it was /oilseed by the singing of " Rode of Agee," two prayers, and the Benediction. The people went away thrilled. At the Sunda afternoon meeting held in the large nal Church, and presided over by MTS. E. F. pyeSmith, glee Bich.* recited dots um., "The Settler's Story," a. "There face to !see." Many a. heart Wee stirred, end many a resat. Nude to be more carefel in thought and speech and action in fain. On the Monday evening Mid Rich.° was in lighter vela The large Coragreptional lecture hall wee

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packed for a patriotic and humorous reci-tal. Almost every it was encored once ancrin some uses twice. Everybody went away delighted. Mr. F. Shepherd, J.P., presided, and Miss Bicheno WAS ably assisted by Mies Daisy Musselwhite, Messrs. Hedley Jenkins, S. Best, and Will Gase. The visit was an unqualified success. Sheffield.

A successful women's meeting ie held every Tuesday afternoon at John-street. At the invitation of the President (Mrs. Adams) the members and their husluinds assembled for tea and concert on New Year's Eve. A party of wounded soldiers from the base hospital, and a number of other friends, ahared in the festivities. Songs Were sung while tea was going on, and later a capital entertainment was given. 'Rev. A. Jubb and Mr. W. B. Davies served as presidents, and Mrs. Hartington Adams and Mr. C. F. Gill as pianists for songs sung by Mr. Arthur Gill (choirmaster), lira. Mannifield, and Miss V. Adams. Miss Florrie Hall, who it pianist at the weekly meetings, gave two pianoforte solos, and Mise Pattie Hall gave two splendid recitals. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gill, Miss Hindley, and Master F. Gill formed an orchestra, and gave several pieces in One style. Mrs. Adams gave a brief address. Teignmouth.

The members and friends at Teignmouth kept Christmastide by clearing the existing church debt of £23 off the church. The final effort was held on Boxing Day, when a good number sat down. to a public 'tea. An " At Home " followed, presided over by Mr. P. H. Kirby, Derbyshire. At this meeting the envelopee which had been dis-tributed were handed in. The effort was very gratifying. On December 51st we gathered to sign the last cheque, all the money being raised. While the cheque was pastiing round the audience sang heartily "Praise God from whom all bless-ings flow." So after nearly forty years we are able to worship in a debtless church. Great credit is due to our pastor and to Sir W. P. Hartley, who generously promised the last £5. Rev. J. Kirby 'voiced the thanks of the muting. Wakefield First.

The married men of the Outwood Church, inspired by a recent suoc.sful effort of the married ladies, held their effort on January 8th and 9th. On Satur-day the tee was largely attended. After tea a concert was given in the Outwood Council School by the Outwood Glee Society. Mr. Mercer, of Newton Hill, presided. Dn the Sunday the

reachewrhwas Mr. oWn; H. Hall, appre-

ciated. an the afternoon the married men gave the service of song, entitled "Pant, Workhouse to Mansion,' Mr. Robinson Bromley, C.C., of Outwood Hall, pre-siding. The net total ;Bleed for the trust funds amounted to 916 ls. td.

On Saturday an effort we made by the member. to raise their quota to circuit deficiency. Dr. Dalton preached in the afternoon on "A Good Name." After the sermon there was a public tea, generously given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saxon, after :which Dr. Dalton gave his popular lecture, entitled "John Bull His Perils and Safe-guards," to a crowded audience. Mr. Humphrey, Tram Stanley, presided. The effort was continued on the Sunday, when Rev. Joe. Bilton was the preacher. In the afternoon the Lolthouse Wesleyan Choir gave us a musical service. The net result of the effort for circuit fund was £10 10s. West Hartlepool.

In connection with our Grange-road School, the eighteenth annual ordination of teacher. took place on January 2nd. Bibles were presented to the five new teachera by the superintendent, Mr. T. H. Fallin, of Eaglescliffe. An appropriate address was given by. Rev. J. W. Pattin-um. Chairman The superintends., Councillor 0. W. Turnbull. Mr. One Harvey was presented with a Hymnal and Supplenient Tune Book by Mr. W. Arm-strong, usistant euperintendent, on behalf of the teachers. Mr. Harvey was until recently a teacher, when, with his family, he removed to Stockton. Weston...taper-Mare.

A year ago our church was in peseimistic mood. Promisee toward debt reduction had been generously made by the General Missionary Committee, Sir W. P. Hartley, and Mr. J. Betts, of St. Ann.-on-Sea, but the friends were not very hopeful that they would be able to claim the promises an kindly made. The war frightened them, prospects of a poor holiday season alarmed them, the task set Seemed too big. They were determined, however, to do their best, and the result is most cheering.. The small society of seventy-five members has

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Brierley Hill. The monthly meeting. was held at

Wordsley. A very inspiring address was given by Mrs. John Watts, of Cradley. Mee. B. Batten read the missionary letter, and a solo was rendered very effectively by Mrs. Jackson. The ladle. of the church had provided an excellent tea, to which the friends did ample justice. A number of new members were enrolled, and a good collection added to the funds.

Bristol. The monthly meeting was held in Emu-

street Chapel, presided over by Rev. A. Sutcliffe: Rev. F. Dyer rave an interest-ing address on the training of the native worker. The missionary letter was read by Mrs. J. Morgan. Mi. L. Giles rendered two solos

' the organist, Mr. Sweet, pre-

siding at the organ. The tea was ldndly given by Mrs. F. Sampson.

Gainsborough. The monthly meeting was held at Shake-

speare-street on January 12th, presided over by Mrs. Baldwin. The monthly letter was read by the secretary, and a very in-spiring address given by Mrs. Kellington, of Misterton (branch secretary). Soliet, Miss Laughton. Tea wan kindly given by Mesdames Roluom Wilson and Laughton.

Halifax First.

The monthly meeting was held at Eben-ezer on January 12th. Mrs. Beaumont pre-sided. Rev. W. Potter opened with prayer and give an address on oar mission work. The letter from Miss Richardson was reed by the secretary. Tea was provided by Mrs. Lingard, Mrs. Feather, and Mrs. Harri-son. A collection was taken for mission funds.

Liverpool. The monthly meeting was held at

Palmerston-street, Mrs. Cross presiding. Rev. W. A. R. Collins gave a splendid address on " The Greatness of Missionary Service," and Mrs. Rupert Caton, as soloist, was highly appreciated. The mis-sionary letter was mad by Mrs. W. Barlow, and Revs. P. Nume, G. Levine, W. Barlow and Mrs. Swine also took part in the meet-Mg. The financial muff was good, the sum of £5 4s. 4d. being raised for missions.

London (Upton Park). The ladies held their annual meeting

in Plashet-grove on Monday laid. Miss Barrow, the secretary, read letters of apology from all the speakere, including Rev. Si. J. Taylor, Mesdainu Gowen, Heywood and Proud. Mrs. Stewart ably presided, and Mrs. Prince, with the minis-ter, gave a most encouraging address. Over fifty rat down to supper, provided by the ladies of the circuit The audience expressed its sympathy with Mrs. Buck.- ham, who was absent for the fist time through illness Thanks were given by Rev. F. S: Clulow to all who bad helped to make the effort a niece.. Rochdale.

The monthly meeting was held at Smith-strut on January 11th. Mrs. Platt pre-sided, and Mrs. Hared, of Littlebore, gave a telling and timely. addrees. Miss Sarah Reynard sang very creditably. The secretary, Mies Watson, read the mis-sionary letter from Miss Richardson, of Jamestown, Africa.

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paid £150 on the debt. The church has been beautifully decorated, stained-glass windows put in, and a new organ .pur-chased. It ie hoped that by July, 1917, the whole debt may be °lured, that enabling the society to claim the generous promises of our friends. Witney.

The circuit was fortunate in securing Rev. E. E. Pritchard, of Adadia, as its missionary deputation for the second round, The lectures delivered by Mr. Pritchard were full of information and moat inspiring. The round was compoud of Witney, New Yell, Brim Norton and Curbridge, which realised an increase of £7. Corn -street Sunday-school raised £5 17e. 10d., which supersedes all put achievements for tnissionary work in this school. Mrs. Pritchard gave a very in-teresting address to the Juvenile Mis-sionary Society, at which there was a hundred children present Six extra boxes have been taken among our members. The enthuaissm kindled by Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard will do a great deal to secure success for another year.

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