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BY THE REV. ERNEST E. FISHER.
To a certain type of mind the question savours of impiety; yet it is one
not easy to evade in some moods of
the soul, and when circumstances are
against us. When things are bathed
in a rose-haze of hope and comfort,
it is easy to be complacent and to
believe this is the best of all possible
worlds; but it is difficult to maintain
the serenity of unquestioned faith
when confronted with stark and pitiless realities that turn the music of life
into discord and leave our hearts like
a broken fount. In the presence of
harsh and disruptive experiences,
torturing questions emerge which at
other times have little urge, and frequently lie below our mental horizon.
Does God really care for me: if so,
why has all this come upon me ? Am
the "child of a thousand chances
'neath the indifferent sky," or am
the offspring of the Living God. made
in His image, the object of His care
and affection ? When belief and lot
appear to conflict, the mind seeks
explanations, and will not be put off
with platitudes. Though there are
,times when man wraps himself in
illusions, they afford him no comfort
in days of distress—it is reality he
then den-ands. A Faith that thrives
only in sunny days is useless; a Belief
is only valid when it can give a good
account of itself when the clouds have
gathered.
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•
I know of no more vital and significant question than the one that
heads this article. It both concerns
man and touches the validity of his
religion. If we were driven to ,conclude that God is indifferent to us,
would any be found to worship Him ?
Two tremendous ideas are common
to the Hebrew and Christian Religions. One is the Creator is King,
and His declared will is the law by
which men must govern themselves:
the second is : God is man's Father,
and He cares for His children with
more than an earthly father's tenderness, and with a much sublimer wisdom. If the latter belief cannot persist in the face of events, it is questionable if the first would survive;
and if it did it would cloud the horizon of man's existence. For all his
courage and achievements. man is
not constituted to stand alone. "My
heart cries out for the living God,"
cried the Psalmist; and he spoke for
our race. We cannot be content wills
a God who simply issues His fiats,
and imposes penalties, or gazes in a
detached manner upon the often
heart-breaking struggles • of the
creatures His will has called into
being. We both need and want a
God who is concerned with our welfare, ready to stretch out a helping
hand when we are about to sink, and
mighty to save.
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It is noteworthy t h at
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God cares for us. The book which
beyond all others embodies the religious experiences of one of the most
gifted races this world has known,
and which holds the secret of the renewal of our spiritual life, preaches
unceasingly, often in the face of
daunting appearances, the care of
God for the race of man. It is the
underlying assumption and often
explicit declaration in the story of
the Hebrew race.
They were the
"Chosen People." It is frequently
the burden of the glowing messages
of prophet and psalmist. The promises of God's protecting care gleam
athwart the dark turbulent epochs of
Isaiah and his fellows like haven
lights shining over tempestuous seas
on a wild wintry night. The thought
of it pervades the New Testament.
Jesus, Ilimself, is God seeking His
own. His words lift us out of the
dolorous realms of anxiety into the
strong assurance of His Father's care
for man; whilst the Cross, in the final
terms, is just God seeking and saving His erring family. The care of
God for humanity is written in bold
letters across the pages of Holy Writ.
Take that message out of its pages,
and its vitality and appeal arc gone.
But can we maintain our belief in
the Divine Providence, when with
sad, clear eyes, we gaze out upon the
actual life of man, with its injustices,
sins, sufferings, and catastrophes ? It
is difficult at times to discern a Providence in history.
Nor does such
belief become easier when science
speaks. When I am told that Space
holds countless universes, I am constrained to ask afresh, "What is man
that Thou art mindful of him, or the
son of man that Thou visitest him" ?
Then, when trouble comes surging
into my life, when loved ones are
snatched assay, when the saintliest
and most precious lives are cut short
by the abhorred shears, when the
sins of the fathers are visited upon
the children, I am in danger of bewilderment and doubt. When J. H.
Newman looked out upon the world
he was frankly perplexed; and to save
himself from scepticism flung himself
into the embraces of Rome. Listen
to him "To consider the world in
its length and breadth—the greatness
and littleness of man, his far-reaching
aims, his short duration, the curtain
hung over his futurity, the disappointments of life, the defeat of good, the
success of evil, physical pain, mental
anguish, the prevalence and intensity
of sin, the pervading idolatries, the
corruptions—all this is a vision to
dizzy and appal; and inflicts upon the
mind the sense of a profound mystery
which is absolutely beyond solution."
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logged vessel drifting towards the
breakers. Nor are evidences wanting
that God is taking a hand in things.
We cannot hold to a universal Intelligence behind phenomena, and see
what the progress of the ages has
achieved, without beholding some
evidence of the Almighty's care, if
not for the individual, yet for the
race. The fact that we are here at
all speaks for His care. If God rules,
then His hand broke the bread that
is upon our tables, and in all likelihood the apparently thwarting circumstances are pare of a larger design than our minds can compass.
It is surely valid evidence, too, that
the saintliest men and not the least
intelligent, are often the most sure
of Him, even when the heart is wrung
by disappointment keen. They see
evidence of His care in their past life.
Paul was one such; and he held that
all things work together for good to
them that love God.
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The spiritual intuitions of saintly
men, and their experience, count in
answering our question; but the
cssmpletest answer is to be found in
the life and words of our Lord. To
those of us who accept Hint at His
own valuation, His words are sufficient; and there is no uncertainty
about them. "If ye then, being evil,
know how to give good gifts unto
your children, how much more shall
your Father which is in heaven give
good things to them that ask Him?"
Are not two sparrows sold for a
farthing? and not one of them shall
fall on the ground without your
Father : but the very hairs of your
head are all numbered." Jesus moves,
too, to the consummation of His mission without misgivings or hesitation strong in the belief that He is
fulfilling His Father s will.
Only
Once does He feel God's care remote :
that is when in physical anguish and
bodily weakness he cries, "My God,
My God, why hast Thou forsaken
Me?" But that black moment
passed, and the end was peace and
trust. If Jesus is God, then, around
us, of a surety, are the Everlasting
Arms.
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Trust and Faith are the watchWords of the Christian Life, and they
imply personal experiment. There arc
great and vital truths which we can
never prove by demonstration, but
we can put them to the proof of
experience. Faith accepts the word
of Christ for the Fatherliness of God,
and trusting in Him as the personal
and living pledge of it, puts all to the
hazard without fear or hesitancy. And
experience adduces personal testimony in an ever-swelling chorus, as
generation succeeds generation
Finding, following, keeping,
struggling,
Is He sure to bless?
Saints, apostles, prophets,
martyrs,
Answer, YES!
THE METHODIST LEADER.
Up
and Down in. Methodism.
The Mirror in the Hall.
BY FRANK M. KELLEY.
In the room. at Holborn Hall where :to the Government.
In order to, prothe Highs Court of the Church meets on ceed wisely, it is agreed to refer the
the second and fourth Friday mornings molter to our Mr. F
, M.P. and
in each month except August, there is there is gratitude that a son of the
a mirror which reflects, not the face of Church, through his wider ministry in
him who looks into it; but the many political affairs, has gained special
phases of life with which the Church has qualifications for the handling of a
contact. It is to be fousid immediately delicate situation. Cr it may be, as on
behind the chair to which each speaker one historic morning, thoughts turn
courteously turns as he rises to his feet. towards Westminster, in the rejoicing
At first sight, it seems not to be a mirror, that the Enabling, Bill, which makes
but one of the. many photographs which legal and permissible the merging of
cover, at eye-level and above, three walls throe branches of the Methodist Church,
of the room—photographs of the Presi- has received . the Royal assent.
It is
desnts of the Church from the early years. accidental, and yet most ajapropriate,
But this-corner gives an angle of vision that the date of this morning, when the
that allows the light to fall upon, and to secretary plated a suitable resolution in
be held by, the glass that covers and now the Blue Books of the Church, should be
hides in darkness the features of the the twenty-fourth Of May. On the evenportrait. The dazzle of glass-reflected light ing of this day in 1738—so states the
mey cause an Invol-ntary and momentary imperishable journal of: Methodism—
closing of the eyes. Theo the eye of the John Wesley " felt his heart strangely
mind opens and gazes into a mirror, warmed."
whose images are seated by the voice of
I have known other august images
the secretary introducing the business of
the day, reeding and, as is sometimes reflected in that mirror—en ancient
cathedral city to whose aged archbishop,
necessary, explaining his resolutions.
in the name of our Church, 'affectionate
The images, calved into being by the and sympathetic greeting is fitly sent;
name of a place, a passing allusion, a the citadel which represents one of the
colourful adjective or an oblique most aggressive forces carrying the
reference, may come and go with a Christian watchword of redemption over
rapidity immeasurable by time; or they the world, where the old warrior leader
may tarry long as the concentrated lies weak and near to his passing; even
attention centres in, or looks around, a royal palace, vividly present in the
some difficult matter. to either case, thought of our Church, among the rest
there is very little distortion, for this is in the land, because the head of our
not a looking,glass that encourages earthly realm needs the support of his
Fancy's freakish tricks, but a mirror people's prayers in his fight for life. It
which can only show the real things in would seem as though, from time to tithe,
the work and witness of an organised all the world found its reflection in that
central glass.
community.
It may be that the first picture in the
mirror is that of a large vestry whore the
minister and officials of a church are discussing some new adventure, such as the
building of a church or die mimionlog of
village, The rearrangement of activity
to meet the changing stand/ions of the
neighbourhood, or the sad necessity of
dosing a door in the heart of a city.
But a point, beyond which it is not
possible to go without permission or legal
advice, has been reached, and they are
waiting for the guiding letter from the
Connexional solicitor, or the authoritative
ruling of the General Committee.. Then
may follow in stately procession the Town
Halls in eight. or ten different parts of
the .couMry- Loiters of acknowledgment for congratulations on the attainment of civic honour have come from
newlyolected Mayors. In most cases a
simere word is added cencetning the
consciousness of indebtedness to the
Church for the influences that have
moulded men and Mayors in the snaking.
The active sympathy of this company,
representative of all the areas where the
church is ministering, is always manifest
wherever a serious diffiadty or tragic
event, or pathetic story of suffering in
service is reported. Sometimes the
atmosphere is tense with emotion and the
images in the mirror are vibrant. No
case arises but someone has intimate
knowledge and supplies essential details.
A pleading speech throws into relief the
parallel and 'often darkened valleys of
South Wales, where brave men refuse
Sermons al Sorts.
to be defeated by depression. Before a
Jesus Lives: A Series of Sermons, by decision is made contenting that old
the Rev. A. B. Carter, M.A. (Stockwell, church in the heart of the Black Country,
Hs. 6d.); More Life and Fuller, and by the sea in CormseN, amongst the
tliker Sermons, by the Rev. H. Hogarth, mills of Lancashire, the Wed Riding of
B.A. (Stockwell, Is. 6d.). Mr. Carter is Yorkshire, qr a busy Scottish town, some.:
evidently an Anglo-Catholic of somewhat one recounts the story of its witness and
pugnacious type. He regards the sawn- worth. This voice from the north tells
ments not as the dead conventions of fifty of elderly local preachers, who have
years ago, not as the optional extras of tramped thousands of miles to break die
twenty-live years since, but as the vital Bread of Life to small congregations, and
channels between seekers and reality. He who are sitting now in necessity's uncomoclaims the Prayer Book as the map fortable chairs. A grant of money is
Christian life and warfare. A truer made, and then, by way of contrast;
Mitotic, however, is Mr. Hogarth, for appear the Homes of Harrogate, where
he realises the essential unity of Chris- orphaned bairns Said shelter.
tians and, though a Methodist, can so
stress the fundamentals as to win approThere is " Big Ben " in the picture
bation from an Anglican leader, Canon now, appearing, not because a member
Raven, who contributes a warm com- has glanced at his watch—they, who one
Mr, Hogarth's discourses doing work for the Kingdom of God,
mendation,
me marked by apt illustration", freshness think little of the passing of time--but
of outlook and pungency of expression. because the business involve" an appeal
ror
Sometimes, indeed, the map of a
distant part of the world appears, as a
repOrt gives- a " close-up " view of
Lausanne, or an African compound, or a
To-day a visiting
Caned.' church.
layman brings greetings from the
Methodist churches of New Zealand.
He seems to be quite " at home." His
reception has been spontaneous and
friendly—very different from that which
John Woodman received when he came
overseas to London in 1772. Is the
yoarly meeting of the Friends, his
"'peculiar dress and manner • excited
attention and apprehension that he
was an itinerant enthuii.t." It was
only after he had spoken words " given
him. to utter as a minister of Christ,",
that he was accepted as a Friend. But
now, in the greater opportunities of
fellowship, across the distances, affinities
become more quickly apparent. •
NOVEMBER 26, 1930.
EVANGELISM IN BEDFORD.
A very successful revival and evangel.
istic campaign Las just been concluded in
Park-road Church, Bedford, conducted by
the minis., Rev. H. P. Ellis. The
leaders preferred their own minister, and
very prayerfully and heartily cooperated
with him. There was house to houce
naiad., and open-air proce.ion led by
the Salvation Army Band, which helped
to secure. outside attention and even
attendance at the mission. The afternoon devotional meetings . grew in
numbers and were seasons of great
spiritual power and blessing, censer.
dons even resulting there.
Mr. Ellie
mai greatly assisted in these by lOcal
ministers and clergymen.- The weekevening meetings also grew in numbers
and blessing. The messages were direct,
arresting and powerful, and the singing
greatly stirred the congregations. The
one most gracious fact of the nission was
the evident presence'and powerful activity
of the Holy Spirit. On the last night of
the mission over Bit publicly testified of
blessing received, and 13 'names of
deic.sions were' read out. Mrs. 'Ager
(honorary circuit visitor) and Mr. C. H.
Beckwith, circuit steward, rendered
splendid service throughout, and Mr. S,
French -its arranging suitable soloists,
The Hassett-street Church heartily co.
operated, and members of other churches
came and shared the blessing. We are
all glad and grateful for all the Lord has
done.
BRISTOL CHURCH JUBILEE.
The jubilee services of our Salem
Church, St. George's (Bristol Fourth Cir..
cult), were most inspiring. The Rev. W.;
J. Ward, of Bournemouth, was the special
visitor on the oocasion, and a large company gathered to welcome him on Saturday evening. In the afternoon many par.
took of the " Jubilee Tea," after which
Mr. Ward delivered a fine missionary lecture, telling of his experiences in Africa
and association with the work of Mary
Slessor. Mr. J. L. Jenkinson ably presided, supported by Pastor Jolts Davies.
Cornet solos were admirably rendered by
Sergi. W. Overy (Northants Regiment),
and Mrs. Upham, a former scholar, now
ory furlough from India, sang songs in
Hindustani and in native costume.
A pleas'ng feature of the evening pro.
gramme was the presentation to cehool
workers of " Long Service " Diplomas
by the Rev. W. J. Ward. Ald. J. H.
Maggs, I.P., received one for 50 years'
service. hiving been in active service from
the commencement of the society; also
Mr. A. J. Williams (30 years' service) and
Mr. Arthur Hopes (present superintendent, 25 years). Mrs. Burrows received
(by special, request) a diploma to com.:
memorace the 30 years' service of her deceased husband, Mr. Edwin Burrow",
one of Salem's most devoted workers:
Mr. Arthur Hopes presented Mrs. Upham•
and her son with Bibles (gifts of Mrs.
Burrows, her old Sunday School teacher),
commemorating this jubilee visit, and
wishing them God-speed on their approaching return to India. The Sunday
services were equally inspiring, the,
preachers being Mr. C. H. Moore and
Pastor J. Davies. A Jubilee Praise Se,
vice was held in the afternoon.
•
Rarely does there come a morning without the picture of some homestead where the Angel of Death is hove,
ing. In subdued tones that rise
gradually into the gladness of abiding
possession, someone sketches the portrait
of a man who has served God well.. He
was my friend and my master, Tto.Ilim
I owe my place in . the ministry, and my
m to reed and think
;out.taught
ul. He taught me
and talk. And one day, as often before,
He will say again to me, ' My son, What
RE-OPENING AT TRENCH.
are
have you learned?' " Such It
The members of Trench Church,
a means of grace—seasans when faith Wrockwardine
Wood, have redecorated
in the spiritual nature of the' universe their church, under the.able direction, of
is deepened.
Mr J. Dean. On Sunday the Rev. J,
To turn away from thee reflections Rigby conducted a brief servicc.of dedicadoes not break their stimulating spell. tion, Mr. H. Atkins reopening the doors.
It is said that she who worked at her Mr. And. also served as the special
loon, and saw only the " 'hatless, of the preacher for the day. In the afternoon
world " in her mirror, craved Suddenly a' musical service dean held, Mrs. O'Brien
the joy of sharing in the pageantry of presiding. Several interesting items were
life and love. In turning from her toil, given by Miss W. Renshaw, Miss M.
she brought rpm herself the fulfilment ' Dean, Mr. G. Sumnal and Mr. F. Price,
of a curse. But he who goes to take Accompanist, Mr. A. Low. The Rev. J.
his share in the sufferings and selhoffer- Hayes, vicer. of Wellington, gave an able
lags of love, finds that though now " we ' address at the Monday meeting. Supper,
only see the baffling reflections in a was provided by the ladies at the dose..
mirror," there is a growing conviction The Rev. J. Rigby congratulated the men,
that " one day_we shall see fate to face," on the tasteful may in which they, bed
done their work.- Mr. W. H. Holmes
and Mi. A. Fryer, in reply, spoke of the
pleasure they had receive] in decorating
Watt..—The monthly meeting was ' the
church. Mr. Belay officiated at lb,
held at Caxton on Thursday, November
organ,
with Mr. G. Wilkes as soloist.
13th. Mrs. W. H. Newton- presided, and
---an excellent address was given by Miss.
freoe Carter, of Stow Bedon. The sokiist
Uphill Slept in
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NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
THE METHODIST LEADER.
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METHODIST TABLE TALK.
Seven Years To-Day.
With Armistice memories lingering, we do well to honour the
memory of one of England's greatest
sons. Exactly seven years to-day he
passed to his exceeding and eternal
weight of glory. A simple brass tablet marks the chair in the Baptist
Church House, London, from
which he slipped to the floor and
breathed his last.
John Clifford's
name liveth for ever. He was minister of one church for over fifty years,
and without any doubt the most influential man in London. A pioneer
of popular education and social reform and a fiery prophet of righteousness, he hated every form of tyranny
and had a passion for evangelism.
He left a last message to the world:
"Go in for personal evangelism. Let
every man and woman take it up and
push right on."
"Westbourne Park" to Migrate.
Doctor Clifford's successor is
among the most sought-after of
present-day preachers. Long before
Dr. S. W. Hughes came to Westbourne Park his fame was abroad in
the land. A man after John Clifford's
own heart, he is now faced with the
His
problem of church removal.
predecessor moved out from old
Praed-street, and now Westbourne
Park is surrounded by a foreign
population. Churches, like busillow people
nesses, are driven to fo
into the suburbs.
Methodists in India.
We are invited to remember the
Round Table Conference in our
prayers. For the next three months
the representatives of India will be
considering the future government
of its people. It is a most anxious
time for all concerned. The least we
can do is to see that the subject has
a place in our prayers. 'Methodist
missionaries are very anxious. The
Indian population are bitter about
everything British. Missionaries have
been spat upon as they passed. Disappointments have bred hatreds. No
one knows what may happen in these
coming weeks. Religious differences
are at the bottom of many of the
troubles.' Those attending the Conference represent severely antagonistic faiths; and no one sees 'how
these can be reconciled: But -they
Must be, and we are 'called' to pray
thai the way may be found. "
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Faction in Liverpool.
The clash of creeds and religions
is in the Mersey. City, 'it seems; as
well as in the Indian Empire. On
ArmiStke Diy the City's 'Cenotaph
was unveiled without any formal 'religious ceremony because the
churchet were not agreed as to its
Leading churchmen have
nature.
taken this much to heart. The
Bishop has come out into the open
about it. He charges Roman
Catholics with being unwilling to
stand with the rest of them
even for prayer, and of going the
length of attacking Anglicanism at
the street corners, and further, what
is Much worse,' of interfering in
The priest will
mixed marriages.
not allow a Catholic girl to marry
a Protestant except under certain
conditions. A pretty state of things,
I have myself
in all conscience!
known cases in which ,priests have
stepped in and actually prevented
marriages because the interests of
the Romish Church were threatened.
We may need another John Wiclif,
or even a Martin Luther. We certainly need the, setting forth of ..the
New Testament doctrine of faith,. in
season and out.
Not Going "Wet."
Since only 3 of the 48 States of
the North American Union have
voted for a referendum proposing
the repeal of Prohibition, the temperance forces have no need to fear.
At least there is no immediate danger
to their cause. The three must become 36 before anything can be
done. That means, put in another
way, that as long as 13 States of the
Union stand for Prohibition the law
Education proceeds,
will stand.
and a generation is growing up without having seen the open saloon. So
that what Professor Gilbert Murray
calls "one of the wonders of the
world" is likely to remain.
America's Way.
. The American method is not ours.
We seldom do the right thing in advance of what we call public opinion.
Parliament waits on that. Not so
over the Atlantic. When its legislators are convinced that a thing is
right, they brook no delay in putting
it on the Statute Book. As soon as
slavery was seen to be wrong, Jaw
abolished it, and the North fought
a war to enforce it. When the open
saloon was seen to be an enemy, the
Again all but civil
law closed it.
war rages in the attempt to enforce
it. We may think our way the
better, but great peoples must work
out their own destiny in their own
way.
A Welcome Testimony.
The Chancellor of the Diocese of
Llandaff sings the praise of disestablishment. It is now ten years since
the Church in Wales ceased to be
Established. Since then, the Chancellor tells us, "the Church has
raised almost a million of money for
its rehabilitation; not a single church
has been closed, not a priest dismissed, two new dioceses have been
formed, and every parish in the province of Wales has been assessed to
obtain the sum of £54,000 a year for
central funds. She has gone from
strength to strength since disestablishment and found a team spirit
With this
never known before."
witness the brave Bishop of Durham
['laymen go forward witithis demand
for cutting. the connection of Church
and State in England.
An Anglican Application.
If the Anglican Church was liberated from State control she would
make more rapid advance toward
Rome. Parliament had to save her
from a Prayer Book revision that
went that way. That fact is history.
It'is' not to be forgotten. A disestablished Church would become much
more energetic, having to live on
its merits, and with its present
Romish trend we are forced to enquire whether that would be for the
good of Christianity and the world.
A lot of hard thinking along these
lines is necessary.
I am Not Impressed.
Some anxious brother has issued
a booklet on "What is wrong with
the Churches ?" and he has gone to
great pains to find, out. And now
he aims to tell all the world. I am
rather tired of this sort of vivisection. The Church is killed all the
day long by •its physicians. One of
my dearest friends, in his old age,
on hearing of the folly of. one and
another, usually said, " He means
well." That is generally so. But
this sort of thing is not inspiring. It
doesn't attract people into the
It takes time that easily
Church.
might lie spent. in "getting the wok
on." Nor is that all the mischief of
such self-criticism. The enemies of
the Church use such depreciatory
writings. "See what these people
say about their own Church," they
say. Representatives of other creeds
and of other religions find in all this
some justification for rejecting
Christianity. Wise bushiest men
always look facts in the face and try
to deal with them, but they are not
found writing down or publishing the
weakness of their concerns.
To Cheer Us Up.
In my walks abroad this week I
have met several friends "down in
the dumps." One of them has reminded me of Bernard of Cluny, in
the year 115o, saying:—
The world is very evil,
The times are waxing late;
Be sober and keep vigil,
The judge is at the gate.
I think that the situation at home
and abroad must have depressed the
spirits of my friends. I got rather
rude with one of them and called his
attention to an undertaker's advertisement: "Why live and be miser-
General Committee Notes.
The Rev. J. C. Mantripp presided last
Friday, when the following Primitive
Methodists were
congratulated on
election to the Mayoral office : Aldermen
E. H. Brown, J.P., Sunderland ; T.
Wilson, ,1 .P., Berwicic; G. Shadforth,
Lowestoft; and J. Belcher, J.P.,
Swindon ;' Councillors W. T. Poultney,
J.P., Retford; J. Smith, J.P., Crewe;
J. S. Cordingley, Morecambe; W. Warburton, J.P., Bolton; and G. Ross, J.P.,
Transent; also Mr. F. Woolley, J.P., on
appointment as Sheriff of Southampton.
Expressions of sympathy were forwarded to the relatives of Mrs. W.
Adams, of Birrnineam; Mrs. Berry,
sen., and Mrs. W. Thoseby, deceased.
The Rev. F. P: Pearce was appointed
secretary to Bristol District Committee
in place of the late .Rev. Arthur Jubb.
The Synod delegation of Bradford 7th
Mr.
Circuit was corrected to L.D.2.
Ward, lay ogont on the Bristol (Eastville) circuit, will continue as " supply "
until next Conference, Mrs. Jubb continuing the occupancy of the Manse; the
district secretary to attend the quarterly
meetings. Relief. • from circuit duties
medically advised was granted to the
Revs. T. A. Thompson, B.Sc., and B.
Salt until Conferonce, arrangements for
supplies being left in the hands of the
Rev. G. E. Wiles and the secretary with
Me circuit authorities. An expr'ession of
sympathy and hope for speedy recovery
was sent to each of these brethren.
_The Metropolitan. Free Church Federation communicated a proposal for a joint
board , representative of the six leading
Free Churches as a medium of communication with the L.C.C., dealing
able,
can
buried for
three pound
Here's to the Swimmers:
The trouble is that people I meet
on occasion are obsessed with certain hard and cruel facts and quite,
forgetful of some other reassuring
things. They scein never to have
read history to their profit, and they
leave out of reckoning the Lord high
over all. I reminded one of my
friends of the old-time local preacher
who took as his theme Ezekiel's
vision of the waters which flowed
from the sanctuary. These rose up
to the ankles, then up to the knees,
and later up to the loins, and so became a river to swim in. This, said
the preacher, was to describe three
kinds of Christians — the paddlers,
the waddlers, and the swimmers. I
never find the third class down in
despair.
A Misrepresentation.
The Scholars' Examination of last
week reminded me of this story.
Tommy had to write an essay on the
prophet Elisha. Ile turned to, and
wrote "Elisha was a holy man. Very
little is known about him. He went
for a cruise with a widow."
QUESTOR.
with vacancies and appointments of
chaplains to hospitals and kindred
institutions under their care, and requesting appointment of a representative of
our Church. The proposal was
approved, and the Rev. Jacob Walton
appointed. The Rev. J. W. Clifford, M.A.,
was appointed on the Joint Hymn Book
Committee to assist in the preparation of
the section " Hymns for the Young."
The Rev. J. Swindell was re-appointed
on the Christian Organisations Committee and General Council of the League
of Nations Union.
Sanction to sell
property included South Front Church
and site, Southampton; a piece of land
for road widening purposes at Tease;
a plot of spare land adjoining Romsey
Church; and a piece of land on side of
Roffey Church, Horsham Mission.
&Mention was called to special service
the Rev. Wm Lawrence, at El4 years of
age, is rendering to the Portsmouth
Circuit, and a message of appreciation
authorised.
The death was reported of three more
supernumerary ministers Revs. H.
Carden (79), who travelled 59 years;
John 'I'. Smith (64), whose ministry
lasted 99 years, and John Graham (64),
after a ministry of 40 years. Resolutions
of deop appreciation of their varied and
successful ministries were submitted by
the secretary and gracious tributes were
borne by several members, the Rev. H.
J. Taylor commending the sorrowing
relatives to God in prayer. Many cases
of need were submitted by the Rev, C.
Humble on behalf of necessitous and
aged local .preachers, and grants were
made. The Local Preachers' Aid Fund
is sorely i . need of generous help, and it
is heped liberal collections will be forthcoming from every church.
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DR. GARVIE ON CHRISTIAN ETHICS.
BY J. C. MANTRIPP.
Five years ago Principal Garvie gave us
a volume on The Christian Doctrine of
the Godhead. It was a long exposition
of essential things for which the terms
of the apostolic benediction served as
guideposts-,
the grace of the Lord
Jesus Christ, the love of God . . . and
the communion of the Holy Gh.t." It
wag a valuable treatise on Christian dogmatics. Now he has written a longer
hook on Christian 'Ethics—The Christian
Idol for Human Society, by Alfred IE.
Garvie, M.A., D.D. D.Th. (Hodder and
Stoughton, 16s. net.
Both individual
and social applications of great principles
are dealt with, though, in harmony with
the tnle, more is said about what ought
to be than of debatable methods. The
purpose is exposition, not controversy.
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The activities of Dr. Garvie arc manysided. He makes it a matter of duty to
attend committees and conferences.
I
have an idea, however, that in his case
duty has become delight—sublimated, as
he insists that many human instincts and
desires must be, if they are to serve the
purposes of God's realm.
Then he is
principal of a Theological College, and
takes a large share in the work of teaching and admi ll istration. Probably those
who have passed throAgh Hackney and
New College will recognise some of the
materials that make up this volume. Indeed, he confesses that he is gathering up
the harvest of study and reflection which
Yet the
his position has demancled.
manual task of writing such books as (hie
would make no small claim upon a man
of leisure.
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cannot promise to pass on it tithe of
the important matters dealt with in a
book of more than two hundred thousand
words. It is not a book to he tasted here
and there and then put aside. It invites
close reading.
There will be general
agreement OD the position taken—that religion finds expression in worship- and
work, both modes of expression giving
scope for morality to find manifestation.
The dependence is mutual, morality influencing faith as well as faith influencing
morality. This is made quite clear. But
reality of my experience increases, but
the confidence in the adequacy of my interpretation decreases." This does not
mean that Dr. Garvie regards study or
the results of study as useless. He announces another book, which should have
come first, on Christian apologetic. I.
Meanwhile
will complete this"series.
here is help foe those who seek amidst a
maze of theories the way towards life in
fellowship with. God.
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ethics are treated throughout as inspired
end enforced by religion. The exposition
has four parts, historical, ethical, psycho= TWO—OR THREE—WITNESSFS.
logical and sociological. The social
Anyone who had read the volume of
element is never submerged. 1 found the Baran von Hiigel's Letters to a Niece, or
first section rather heavy-going, this be- Mrs. Plunket Greene's Mount Zion,
cause the views of others are explained would return with appetite to any book
and criticised. The same method is fol- confessing the same origin.
In Two
lowed in other parts also, though before Witnesses
A Personal Recollection of
these are reached Dr. Garvie has warmed Hubert Parry arid Friedrich von Hugel
to his work. Interest is enhanced by de- (J. M. Dent, 7s. 6d. net) Mrs. Plunket
lightful indepethenth of thought, weld Greene seeks to convey a spiritual impreswarm human touches illuminate the treat- sion of her father and her uncle, to pay
ment of thorny topics. There is philo- tribute to the value of their influence on
sophy, yet cheerfulness is continually her and to indicate their kinship in diverbreaking through.
sity as witnesses to r.lity. The chapters
•
which illuminate Sir Hubert Parry are in• • o •
It would not be difficult to find reasons tensely interesting. He had very slender
for dissent from some of the positions ecclesiastical sympathies; music was his
taken on problems ranging from the medium of revelation. But his daughter
foundations of human society to the portrays him as a man of virile character
means for gathering humanity as God's and strong vitality. " Somewhere he had
family. (The term " Kingdom " is re- learnt, unfortunately, that men seek rejected for reasons that are given, although ligion in order to be comfortable, that it
it is constantly used from most force of was to anodyne, a mystical clouding of
habit.) Yet there is more often agree- the spirit to the realities of this world.
ment with the sound, sane, common- Humbug was his bete noire ; and he
sense judgments registered.. The strength hated the idea of any escape from reality
of the book lies in the fact that it com- Into a false peace, or ease." " The very
prehends all that affects human life. Idea of a personal God was horrible to
Perhaps this constitutes what weakness him, almost inexplicable; it seemed to
there is in it also. On some matters It him that man should not desire to clothe
is difficult at-the same lime to be definite in a body what was to mysteriously and
and concise, and easy to be provocative. utterly free." Yet in the intensity of his
A method, in vogue with some modern love, his joy, his zest of life, he unconwriters, of fastening on subjects of hot sciously bore witness to the reality of
debate, makes foe immediate pepularity. spirit.
von
Here, however, there is that which offers , When we come to the chapters on
light and leading, and also aids. for de, Htigel we are conscious of a subtle difcision, on topics that are avoided because ference., Mrs. Greene is less inclined to
"
character-study
";
she
rather
surrenthey are not in the lime-light.
I can
imagine the possibility of seeking guid- ders herwlf, until the demarcation beance from Dr. Garvie on religious educa- tween the Baron's mind and her own
tion and education in general, the ethics aknost disappears. She makes it abunof industry and the family, Church nnion, dantly evident how great was his
war, and other matters in days to come fiuence over her. She commences with
as well as note.
He challenge. what instancing von Hilgel as a " convinced
life," a truly unified personality. It was
passes for orthodoxy again and again.
his exhibition of a calm, clear-sighted
te
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sr
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equilibrium of spirit under the yoke of
I cannot more fully describe this book, " Church " which impressed and allured
but I can conscientiously commend it. her. Then for a chapter or two there is
Towards the end is this statement "After a good deal about " Church,'' with a
more than forty years of philosophical capital and no article, and Mrs. Greene
and theological study, the certainty of the becomes the " witness," and the apologia
FROM ALL FRONTIERS.
What Came of a B.B.C. Talk.
The Bishop of Melanesia's post-bag has
been a big one as the result of his recent
missionary travel talk given in the B.B.C.
It has brought
National programme.
him scores of letters from all over the
country. A young man offers his services as secretary or clerk to the Bishop.
A country squire, in it business-like note,
Two old-age pensends five pounds.
sioners, congratulating the Bishop on me
way he has patched up his boat, Die
Southern Cross, send 2s. 6d. towards a
new one. Practical appreciation also took
the form of it generous gift from a chemical firm of drugs, which should be of
great value in treating yaws. The correspondence arising out of talks in this
series during the past five years shows
the wide interest aroused. Letters have
been received from those who have had
previously no interest in missionary matters, stating that the talks have given
them a new insight into what is really
the purpose Of missions. One missionary
on a visit to Egypt was told by her camel
driver, who spoke English, that on his
travels abroad he had heard one of these
talks on a loud speaker. What was said
finally decided hint, a Moslem, to embrace
Christianity. The purpose of the talk's is
the creation of interest in missionary
work, and not the raising of funds, and
no appeal for money is made. But by its
cooperation in giving opportunity for
phblio understandieg of the, fundamental
motives and actual accornPlishment of
Chtistian 1114,11ORR, tbe B.B.C. is -making
one of lie great cOntributlans to the
deepening and broadening of the Christian fife of this country.
The Disarmament Commimion at Work.
Of the four outstanding problems confronting the League of Nations Preparatory Commission for the Disarmament
Conference one at least is already being
tackled in a hopeful spirit. This concerns the supervision of disarmament.
France and her associates at previous
sessions have 'urged the setting up of a
Permanent Disarmament Commission, to
whose attention any State could bring
circumstances which scented to affect its
security. Great Britain and the United
States of America have hitherto opposed
this suggestiett on the ground that the
best assurance that the Disarmament
Treaty would he kept was the goodwill
of the contracting parties. Now, however, Lord Cecil, on behalf of the British
Government, has sulunitted a resolution
proposing the setting up of a Permanent
Disarmament Commission. This should
go a long way to reconciling the two
points of view. Lord Cecil's proposal
provides that if during the term of the
Convention one of the contracting parties
thinks that another party is maintaining
armaments in excess of the figures agreed
upon, the case should go to the Permanent Commission.
Missionariei hi India and the Round Table
Conlerense,
The Rev. Wm. Paton, secretary of the
Internatiwtal Missionary Courkil (London), has received a Memorial signed -49,
a large number of individual miniature.
in. India of all important societies concerning the 'Round Table Conference.
This memorial, after disclaiming my interest In party politics outside their OW R
sphere, states that they cannot remain
silent on issues- which have .used such
widespread. and deep disturbance in the
lives of men. They recognise a situation
marked by misunderstanding, distrust
and bitterness, and record their conviction that the main cause is in I' the growing sense of ignominy in the minds of
Indian people that the destiny of the
nation lies in the hands -of another
people." They urge that the principle
should be fully and frankly recognised
that the determining. factor in laying
down the lines of India's future constitution should be the wishes of the people of
India; suck a principle according with
their.deepest Christian conviction. They
are convinced that this would go far to
ensure the success of the Conference, and
feel that in this matter Indian leadership
must be trusted. For adequate solution
of the problems, the memorial continues 0
"There most be a wide diffusion of it
more. Christian spirit of goodwill, and a
restoration of mutual respect and trust.
We, as a Christian people, must be ready
to show the forbearance, faith and Christian love Which are prepared to take risks
for the establishment of this goodwill."
World Christian Eadeavonr Crusade.
Dr. Dan Poling, President of 'the
World's Christian Endeavour Unit., has
isetied'a world' 'call to C:E. Which heen.
titles "Old Boundaries and New Fro,
' In givink Se interpretation of the
NOVEMBER 20, 4930.
hers: She returns more definitely to her
character-theme in a fascinating chaptrt
on " My Uncle's Spirit," in which she
devotes particular attention to the 'difference in the appeal of beauty to the two
men. Von Hugel was " active, intellectual and mystical—neither of the three
alone."
After this Mrs. Greene is with the imparted and imbibed spirit again, thee for
a brief chapter where the once more
brings these two strong, souls into conjunction. And the deep interest of the
book is not more in the delineation of the
" two witness. " than in the self-confession of the third—the little girl no
crbviously religiously starved in early life,
" an ignorarices, impatiences, dislikes and
prejudices, watching for I knew not
what "; awakening hungrily to a sense
of God one day on the open down; and
then drawn irresistibly into the haven of
Catholicism under the influence—but in
no designing sense of the term—of the
great strong soul who was so sure of
Gad. There are all kinds of stimulating,
provocative things in the course of this
book. Incidentally, we discover that Mrs.
Plunket Greene is no feminist—a woman
of her nature would scarcely be; but she
is herself a true witness to the reality of
spiritual- things.
N.
The Meaning of the Kingdom.
By
The Corning of the Kingdom.
Maldwyn L. Edwards, M.A. (Epworth
Press; paper ls., cloth 2s.) Unencumbered by any footnotes, and with its pages
almost entirely free from quotations, this
little book of some sixty pages represents
the viewpoint of one who, whitst a student
of the relevant leading works on his
theme, has yet thought carefully for himself. He offers the result of his reflection
as a guide to young people desirous of a
modern approach to Christianity. As the
title signifies, he finds the centre of the
gospel in Christ's teaching concerning
the Kingdom, and he seeks to elucidate
its spiritual and social aspects. To bring
in the Kingdom is life's highest adventure, in his opinion, but he wisely stresses
the fact that we may be no conscious of
the warfare as to forget that our rery
activity loses effectiveness if our inward
spiritual life is not sustained. Mr.
Edwards will prove a worthy helper for
those who are seeking a clue for faith
and a stimulus to action.
The Gospel Foundations, by G. D.
Hart, D.D., 5s.; The New Commandment, by C. S. Phillips, M.A., D.D., 6s,
(S.P.C.K.)
recent World Convention at Berlin, he
recalls the world crusade launched at that
great gathering, the objectives of which
are Evangelism, Citizenship, and Service.
Christian Endeavour purposes 0 (1) to win
a million youth to Christ; (2) to organise
5,000 new societies and enrol 250,000 new
members; (3) to raise a fiftieth anniversary extension fund to carry the ministry
of the movement into unsung and neglected
places; (4) to enrol two million young
people who will covenant to double their
lives in Christian giving, personal evangelism, and church loyalty, for church unity,
good citizenship at home, and for world
peace. Dr. Poling says, "There is a wait.
ing world beyond. A world of new spiritual and social frontiers. A world where
men may discover the continents of goodwill, justice, disarmament, Christian
unity, and peace. Youth is on the march.
To the things that are unchristian in
church and state and social order, we fling
down our white gauntlet."
Methodist Union In South Africa.
Methodists in South Africa are busily
preparing for Union. A Joint Committee
on women's work met recently at Bloemfontein and agreed on the constitution
of a united Women's Auxiliary. They
joyfully recorded that the decisions were
arrived at in an atmosphere of the utmost
friendlinesi. The Joint Union Committee has also net at Kroonstad, and
among other matters the co-ordination of
the Wesleyan Church and our own on
the Reef and in the Aliwal North district
was reported on and discussed. It is
suggested that Aliwal North shall form
part of the Kimberley and Bloemfontein
District. A simultaneous Week of prayer
is to be held betweeh Awensiontide and
NVIlitsuntlde. '
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A Great Nigerian Occasion.
The Layman's Point of View.
The Individual in Worship.
NARA'S WELCOME TO THE
FIRST IBO MINISTER,
BY JOHN J. SHAKESPEARE, M.A.
•
A Methodist minister some time ago
used the following illustration : A little
girl was standing before the looking.
glass. "Daddy, did God make you?"
"Yes, my dear." "And did He make
me?" "Yes." "Then God must be improving, Daddy."
In such a train of
thought, childlike in its superficiality, we
have a profound elemental truth. The
wonder of the creation lies in the differences of mankind. Every new-born babe
is a new creation.
Morally, mentally,
physically, and spiritually, every man and
woman is different.
To-day In many aspects, religious observance tends to ignore, or at any rate
inadequately to observe, this fundamental
fact of human nature. Because we have
arrived at what we consider a satisfactory
form of service, all services tend to approximate to it. Because we have
arrived at a typical sermon and prayer,
preachers strive thus to preach and to
pray. There are exceptions, but in the
main, especially fn the matter of church
prayers, everything in communal worship
tends to crush out individuality.
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There are still people who assert that
'they can worship God better in the open
air than in the sacred atmosphere of the
church. But for the average Christian
some little help is needed in the approach
to God. "The world is too much with
us"; we suffer consequently from its distracting power. We need a place where
we can, in a holy atmosphere, concentrate our thoughts upon God, where we
may worship without the world's distractions, in beauty and in truth, and where
we can enjoy the consciousness of united
That is why churches are
worship.
True, they are necessary for
needed.
centralising the propagation of Christianity, necessary also for emphasising the
communal side of Christianity, but equally
important as offering en avenue of approach to God, the peace of God away
from the storm and stress of the world.
Yet although we may be helped Godwards by communal worship in a
church, we do not in worship lose our
individuality, unless our worship becomes
superficial. We are still men and women
with to different outlooks on life, no
different burdens to carry, and so different
problems to face. In industrial life a man
becomes "a hand," but surely in religious
life we aim et something higher. Even
if in our society a man should one himself for the good of society, we still regard
him as a man. For God respects individuality. He speaks to men not by the
wonders of nature, though He is in them,
but rather through men. He sent His
Son as a man into the world that through
Him men might find their individual
salvation.
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In the "message" there is room for
individuality, but in the prayers of our
churches we must also respect individuality. Naturally it is inevitable for the
preacher to express his personality, but I
would suggest that it is all the more vital
to preserve the individuality of the congregation. There is psychologically a
difference between the prayers of a man
in society and of man as an individual.
There is a general prayer for forgiveness
that touches every heart. Mankind has
sinned and fallen short of perfection. Yet
in that prayer for forgiveness and reestablishment in God's favour, in some
strange way, those little individual wanderings from the straight pathway do not
find a place, no matter how very conscious
we may be of them. Them. Is a general
strength to fight the beide
fo rlwayswith us, against evil and
it'
vTirch isa
ugliness in the world, for the cause of
beauty and truth. Yet, in a strange way,
although I am helped by the prayer because I feel that I em part of a society
which is sustained by God to this end,
that stand which 1 ehall have to make on
the morrow, at work, against gambling
does not seem to be part of this great
scheme of things. Naturally, one asserts
that nevertheless these things are so, yet
to the individual they are not because they
_lack the touch of individuality which is
apparent in every life, I suppose it is
possible for a preacher to generalise a
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THE METHODIST LEADER,
prayer in his mind from en individual
need of his own; but it Is very difficult for
the man in the pew to make the opposite
application. Further, how many generalised prayers must one have to cover the
scope of the individual prayers of a large
congregation. My plea is for silent prayer
as well as the preacher's uttered prayer,
that we may pray as individuals not only
in the privacy of our own chamber, but
in God's house with its peace and restfulness, its atmosphere of worship, where
His honour dwelleth. I feel sure that
spiritually we should be the richer if a
few short moments were allotted in our
services for those little individual thanks
and petitions we have to offer to God,
which no other friend tan share.
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We are fortunate denominationally that
our prayers are largely extempore. Yet
I suggest that we need more.
Mr.
Preacher, you are undertaking a great
task if you hope to pray for a huge congregation of men no different, In to many
different walks and stations of life, with
so many different joys and sorrows. Let
them pray for themselves. Not as in a
prayer meeting, because it is impracticable.
But give them guidance and let them pray
silently.
It is because I have tried to
pray with a preacher for help in distress
and comfort in sorrow, when all the time
my heart has been overflowing with Joy
at the beneficence of a God who has made
life to full of love and lasting joy, that I
ask for it. It is because at times I have
forgotten preacher, prayer and all, and
prayed my own individual prayer, that I
would always, if it were possible, give
a congregation an opportunity to seek
their own salvation and to bring to God
their own lives, seeking strength to live
them, asking forgiveness for them, giving
thanks for them, in a way that only they
who know them can do.
BY THE REV. C. HUTCHINSON.
It was a unique and thrilling occasion
when Nara Circuit, Nigeria, welcomed
the Rev. Chime Nwarra as its minister.
The people had worked hard to prepare
for his corning, and many met him as he
stepped off the train. The reception service had been advertised at every church
on the circuit, and Agbiam Church was
packed with people, many having walked
from towns ten miles distant. The keynote of the service was a great thankfulness to God. The Rev. C. Hutchinson,
who conducted, spoke of the joy of the
whole Church, both in Nigeria and at
home, at this marking of a new era in
the work of God in that land, and invoked the blessing of God on the man
who had come to be the teacher of the
may of Christ to his own people.
Mr. H. Hodgkinson, educational supervisor, on behalf of all the European staff
in Nigeria, said that all the missionaries
were proud of their first
minister.
They had carefully watched his progress;
they had confidence in him; and now,
giving thanks to God, they commended
him to His care, and prayed for him
abounding joy and success in his ministry. Mr. M. Nwankwo, headmaster of
the Central School, on behalf of the
Agbiam Church and Schools, said that
they were filled with pride because they'had
got as their minister the first lbo man to
become a minister in the Primitive Methodist Mission. He was one of themselves,
who could teach them in their own language.
The speaker felt as Nathaniel
felt when he brought his brother, Philip,
to one Jesus. It was the duty of all to
eve their new minister honour and
respect, and work together with him, to
that God's work on Nara Circuit should
prosper.
Mr. 1. 0. Eglaronu, for the circuit staff
and outstations, said that the answer to
At the Cenotaph.
BY THE PRESIDENT.
In the Reception Room were gathered
die King, the Prince of Wales and the
Duke of York, the Indian Princes, the
Prime Ministers from the Dominions,
the political leaders and all the flower of
the Empire. The King made a point of
shaking hands with each invited guest
The weather was kind to us. It was an
ideal autumn day—cool, no wind, a
blaze of sunshine.
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In Whitehall a dense mass of silent
humanity, all the glitter and colour of
our national life—the soldiers, the
sailors, the Air Force; but none of the
branches of the Service obtruded.
It
was the people's hour. The Church was
represented by the clergy and the choir
in their vestments; the Free Churches
by their - Presidents. The atmosphere
was that of a sanctuary, a temple. No
one had come to stare; all had come to
worship.
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The King and the Princes took their
places: When the King stepped forth to
lay his wraith the multitude grew silent.
He was followed by the two royal
Princes, the Indian rulers and the Prime
Ministers. No part of the Empire was
forgotten. How wonderfully staged and
timed was bhe whole ceremony! Nothing was Ink to chance. The last wreath
was being laid when the guns boomed
and Big Ben began to strike.
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Then the two minutes. It was the
most impressive two minutes of my life.
All the pent-up emotion of the years
sought eicpression, but was repressed.
No pen can ,describe the significance of
that silence. Speech may be silvern, but
silence can be golden. The conscious
presence of countless thousands of one's
fellows, and yet not a sound. One
' might have been alone on the prairies,
hundreds of miles from any hurnan
beings. It was a silence made eloquent
with inarliculated prayers. Prayers?
Yes! The one petition trpon every lip
was the same! Give peace, 0 Lord I
Give peace, 0 Lord I Let war and hate
perish in this hour and disappear from
the earth I I have had doubts as to the
contribution of this ceremony to the
cause of peace. Those doubts are
silenced for ever. This " Silence "
must become a permanent feature in the
life of our nation—.Lest we forget I"
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It ended all too soon. Then the only
hymn,
0 God our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come.
It was sung by everyone—princes,
soldiers, statesmen, people. It was no
formal act. 1 saw the face of a Field
Marshal grow soft as he sang.
All
sense of social distinctions melted. We
were united in a great act of worship.
The prayer recited by the Bishop; then
the Lord's prayer spoken reverently by
the multitude. The buglers rang out
the haunting notes of the " Last Post "
as the men saluted their dead comrades.
The sunshine glittered upon the bugles
and made them not weapons of war but
instruments of music. The sunshine
fell in healing streams upon us all as the
service ended.
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Then the pilgrimage to the shrine—
full of pathos and yet full of majesty
because of the crowds who walked with
reverent feet and praying lips. So the
City woke up again and the tide of life
began to pour through the streets once
more, purified and enriched by the
emotion and prayers of the nation.
Unmoned, by Elizabeth Kew, 3s. 6d.;
The Touchstone of. Life, by. F. Sparrow,
35. 6d.; Raymond Preston, British and
Australian Evangelist, edited, by W.
Kiagecare Greenland, 3s, 6d, (Epworth
Press.)
the question, Can an lbo man become
a minister of religion?" was before them.
That one of their own brothers should
have beoome, minister was wonderful,
and one of the greatest blessings they had
received. Mr. Ezekiel Okenwa, on behalf
of the church members, said that a great
blessing had come to them in having for
their minister one of their own. It was a
tremendous and wonderful thing. 'There
was obviously a great bond of understanding between them, and Mr. Nwana
woukl guide them to a good knowledge
of Jesus Christ.
When the Rev. Chime Nwana rose to
reply he was greeted by a storm of handclapping. He gave heartfelt thanks for
his welcome and the expressions of goodwill. He related that 13 years previously
he had been a teacher on the Nara Circuit, in the days when conditions were
very difficult.
He believed it was the
hand of God that had thus brought hint
back as a minister to take his first ape
poi... in the scene of his early
labours. He did not regard the fact of
his being now a minister as making him
a big man." He realised deeply that
it was a position of great responsibility
to God and to the people he was called
to serve. Black men could serve God as
well as any other.race, even though they
possessed few talents. All should take
note that any abuse of the position which
he now occupied might endanger the
chance of any further Native ministry.
He thanked all the white missionaries for
what they had done for him. He was
fresh from college, where he had been
struggling to learn many things, but the
learning would be no use until it was put
into practice. He was eager to do this,
and appealed for the help of teachers and
members in doing the work of God and
fostering the. Improvement and welfare of
the Native churches.
The Doxology and the Benediction
brought this memorable service to a close.
It was a great send-off and a fine augury
for the ministry of our brother, for whom
we pray abounding strength and success
in his Labours.
AN AFRICAN BUSH-CAR.
Mr. W. A. Woodward's Gift.
Great interest was aroused In the last
Missionary Committee by the announcement of the gift to our Nigerian Mission
of a bush-car, by Mr. W. Adam Woodward, of Tottenham, and there were many
enquiries as to what it was like.
Mr.
Woodward supplies an interesting de.
scription of its special features.
The machine can be used to carry a
passenger, or, by removing the seat, quite
a quantity of baggage or goods can be
carried. As goods carrier it reduces the
number of porters required, and makes
the work easier. The machine is fitted
with a special type of axle which allows
it to be used as a monowheel for very
narrow bush tracks, or as a two-wheeler
for wide roads, just like an ordinary
rickshaw. Further, for some narrow
paths it can be used with two wheels
set quite close together, thus malting it
easier to balance than the ordinary monowheel. The seat is of deck-chair pattern,
adaptable, light and healthy; it is supported on spring brackets, thus making
it very comfortable. The wheels are of
pressed steel, and the tyres are of light
auto pattern with thick treads to reduce
risk of puncture. The machine is galvanised all over and to is quite weatherproof. It Is quite easy to dismantle for
packing; all the bolts are of one size.
A point of interest is that the machines
are made (by Messrs. Piggott Bros.) at
Ongar, Essex, in which small town David
Livingstone preached his first sermon.
The works are just opposite the site of
the chapel.
The Shropshire of Mary Webb, by W,
Reid Chappell, 7s. td.; A Child's Charles
by Patrick Braybrooke,
Dickens,
F.R.S.L., 7a. 8d.. (Cecil Palmer),
874
HAVERTON STONE-LAYING.
Another AILMethodist Venture.
Twelve years ago Haverton, on the
north side of the Tees, was a small
scattered village of a few hundred
inhabitants. All thee- of the Methodist
Churches had societies homed in small
buildings without school accommodation.
Recent years have witnessed a remarkable industrial development The Furness Shipbuilding Company, the Imperial
Chemical IndusUies and other firms have
made large developments, and thousands
of homes have been built. Dillingham
and Haverton have become small, vigorma townships, and promise still further
extension. Hundreds of Methodists
have come into the area, and the
church. of Middl.bro' and Stockton
have been addressing themselves to the
problem. At Dillingham, where the
Wesleyans are established, they are
taking the initiative, and a Sunday evening congreg..tion of 600 meets in the
Co-operative Hall.
At Haverton we have a large central
site, and three year, ago the Middlesboro'
quarterly meetings of the three
denominations appoint& a commitee to
survey the area and suggest policy. As
a result the erection of a Union Methodist Church on this site was decided. A
trust composed of ten Primitive Methodists and ten from the other two
Churches was formed, and plans were
accepted for a church to seat 400, with
graded school buildings to accommodate
460, at a cost of 16,000.
011 Wednesday last a vast crowd
gathered for the done-laying. The
opening service was conducted by the
Revs. C. F. Hurter, B.A. (Wesleyan), and
G. R. Goodall (United Methodist), a
timely and inspiring address being given
by the Rev. Ralph Labler, of Hartlepool. The Revs. A. Benham and P.
Shaw, circuit ministers, conducted the
ceremony. Etones were laid by Mr. J.
Gl.ve, for Haverton society and school
(075); Mr. J. W. Meredith, for Middlesbro'
First (013 3s., first instalment); Mr. A.
Newton, for the United Methodist Circuit
(030 10s.); Mr. C. H. Westmorland,
circuit steward, for the Wesleyan Circuit
(1713); and Mr. B. Chapr.•, for our
second circuit (MB). Other donations
and gifts brought the day's total to
L391, making the full total in cash and
promises of 12,000.
Tea was provided for over 300 guests.
The evening rally in the Presbyterian
Church was a great and inspiring service.
Mr. H. P. hfeynell, circuit steward of
the First Circuit, presided, and addresses
were given by the Revs. A. lE. Guile,
chairman of the Wesleyan District, and
G. Hooper, ex-president, U. M. Church.
A united choir led the singing and
rendered two anthems. The financial
statement given by the Rev. A. Bonham
was received with enthusiasm, and the
proceedings closed with the Doxology.
Tere has been a wonderful unity
of purpo, shown in this effort. The
three superintendents have co-operated
h.rtily, and though de effort coincides
with the most serious industrial depression the Tees-side hos known, there has
been a remarkable display of generosity.
Even unemployed men have contributed,
in order to do a little towards the new
The three so-ieties, while
building.
carrying on their school and week-day
activities separately, are uniting for
worship ever. Sunday evening. The
result is seer: in large congregations and
inspiring services. The building of the
new church and schools is in the hands
of Mr. Norman Thompson, a vice-president of the Gilkes-street Young Men's
It it hoped that they will be
Class.
completed in Jun:: nert year.
National S.S. Scripture Exam.
Evelyn May Hassell, of Snow Hill
SS., Stafford, silver medal and prize in
Upper Junior Division, securing second
place in 79 entries for all England.
Aabingtoo.—The monthly meeting was
Ensign
held in Seaton Hirst Church.
Plumer gave an interesting and helpful
address; soloist, Mrs. Dixon, of BedlingMrs. Baldry read the missionary
ton.
letter. Mrs. Millar, of Choppington, presided. Tea was served by the S. Hirst
bodies. Total proceeds, 12.
THE METHODIST LEADER.
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
Presidents' Rally in Oxford.
PULPIT SPOT-LIGHTS
THE TASK FOR THE AGE.
On Modern Methodist Preachers.
4.—Rev. 3. Marcus Broom, of Peoge.
It was a great demonstration. High
expectations had been awakened, which
were magnificently fulfilled. Over forty
ministers attended the morning Communion Service, which was hallowing,
subduing and ennobling. This was followed by an address on the Sacramental
Ordinance by Dr. Workman, which enriched mind as well as heart. He spoke
of the Communion as " a participation
in the holy thing," a fellowship with the
Master Himself, with the Church militant, and the Church triumphant also; a
Eucharist, a service of thanksgiving; a
pledge of allegiance to the Lord our King.
In the afternoon, under the presidency of
Dr. Workman, the Rev. J. H. Squire,
B.A., RD., representing the United
Methodist Church, in the regretted absence of their President, spoke to a large
congregation on the Sources of the Power
to make the new United Church fully
adequate to her opportunity.
'rhe Rev. W. M. Kelley dealt helpfully
with some very practical aspects.
He
asked and answered some pertinent clues,
lions, as, " What will happen to my local
church? " and What will Union give
us? "
Methodism still stands for its
direct access to God, for its warm heart
and the helping hand.
The evening meeting was large and
enthusiastic. Dr. Workman led our
thoughts to the intellectual and spiritual
leaders of revolt associated with Oxford
—the Friars, Scotus, Ockham, Wiclif
and Wesley.
He assured us that the
trend of modern thought was towards a
spiritual interpretation of the universe;
that the basis of the universe is nonmaterialistic. Another advantage for us
is that the world is ultra-conservative. It
is determined to find out truth. Methodists are to interpret to the new generation the foundational troths of our faith,
to re-interpret the faith' of our fathers.
The Rev. Aldom Frenc I roused the
audience to the realisabr of the mighty
adventure of Methodist Union.
The Rev. Leslie Peake followed with a
searching appeal to youth to an address
on " What it Means to he a Christian."
It means taking Jesus tremendously in
earnest—the service of the head, not the
lip. It is just here where so many fail.
For .ample, Jesus set a high value on
bird life, but we cruelly imprison birds in
cages and think that Christian. Jesus
said " Blessed are the Peacemakers," but
we spend vast sums on armaments. Much
Christianity is riddled with insincerities.
To take Jesus in earnest is the most
original and daring presentation of Chris
tianity in this age. It is a necessary presentation.
Easy-going optimism is in
danger of becoming a shallow pessimism.
Civilisation has advanced, but finer
methods do not necessarily make finer
men. And it is the most challenging presentation. Is Christianity a faith for the
weak? Yes, and no. Was Luther weak?
Was Wesley weak? Christianity was
born in tears and baptised in blood-it is
the strength of sacrifice. If this definition of Christianity is true, we shall not
he able to do many things we do today.
Cruelty to animals, children, women,
men—war and many another vicious
thing must go—and Christ be All in All.
It was a great day in the history of
Oxford Methodism.
J. W. C.
The Presidents at Northampton.
METHODISM CHALLENGING YOUTH.
This Sunday evening service at Penge
was all of a piece; hymns. prayers,
Scripture, sermon, remarks and exhortation made i, a whole, with a single
impression. Anyone feeling the
need -of a turn
over in life would
have found both
information and
inspiration. The
central idea was
that of convera
sion, and the see.
vice closed with
an appeal.
The Rev. J.
Marcus Brown is
decidedly a
preacher with a
message, but by no means always with the
message of this sere ce. Indeed, he was
mildly apologetic about preaching on so
He wants his
tr litional a theme.
hearers to discover God and realise Him
in all their life. He dealt with life, as
other preachers may deal with ideas.
Where they seek correct thought about
God, with all that may ROW from possessing truth, Mr. Brown endeavours to make
his hearers conscious of God. Perhaps
I ought not to .y endeavours, for probably he has never thought of his work
just like this. The impression you get is
that he warts you to feel what he feels
If you do, you
and see vol., he sees.
get a rich service. He deals, I remarked,
with human life and experience. His
thinking, therefore, starts with you and
what you think and know and need. His
illustrations are all of life, and for this
reason some of them are themselves
tights in your soul. There is light and
shade in his style of utterance, variations
of tone and gesture that retiree attention
If he becomes
while also holding it.
emphatic and warm, it is not with the
urge to make you believe what he is saying, but rather it is the warmth of his
moos experience, a glow of -soul and
illumination of mind that you are sure
to share with him in sane measure.
When Mr. Brown announced Conversion ' as his topic, and mentioned that
the fathers " preached more on it than
modern minister, I wondered for a
moment if he was going to urge dowersion for the sake of Methodism. He did
not. He advocated conversion for the
sake of the " convertee," on to .y. Mr.
Brown had the fathers' theme but did not
present 't in their stay. They would
have urged wow rsion as a necessity; this
preacher presented it es privilege, a
personal change that would lead to more
efficient moral living, a better grade of
social partnaship and an inspiring fellowship with God.
What might be the effect of the
preacher's influence and message upon
the congregation? Anyone might have
been soundly converted in that service.
After the dosing hymn, when apparently
the congregation us. ally remain standing
for the Benediction, the preacher asked
then, to be seated. He then appealed for
an immediate orusender to Jesus Christ,
It seemed at first somewhat daring an a
fine evening, with all the noise of
London's main road traffic just outside,
But the appall was natural and opportune. Who knows but that someone then
and there beleved to the saving of his
soul? I should not be surprised to learn
that mare than one ventured and began
the new life.
T, G.
The visit of the Presidents to North- evening meeting, the singing being led by
ampton on Monday, November 17th, in a massed choir of all the Methodist
the spiritual interests of Union, drew Charduev in the town. The singing of
together in Kettering-road Church, three the Gloria was most effective. Dr.
audiences, oath distinctive in its own Workman again presided, and delivered
order. At the morning session, specially an inspiring address. He was followed
for ministers of the circuits in the by the Rev. A. E. J. Casson, whose
counties of Northants and Beds, about speech was crammed with thought and
sixty assembled. Dr. Workman (Wes- sparkled with epigram and pungent
leyan) contributed greatly to The illustration. Then stone a new voice in
devotional mood that obtained in the the person of the Rev. Ronald Y. Spivey,
morning, es he conducted the Sacra- of Worthing, who took the place of the
mental service. The United Methodist Rev. W. M. Kelley. Mr. Spivey, though
President (Rev. A. E. J. Crosson) 81913 only in his first year of probation. came
imparted through°ut the whole day a with a in.sage clear cut and urgent, and
most gracious and helpful contribution. eminently oohed for the evening. He
Unfortunately the Rev. W. M. Kelley, dealt with Methodism and youth, and
through a change of date, was unable to stated that the majority of young people
be present and was greatly missed. in the church were really living upon an
After the Lord's Supper the whole hereditary experience of Jesus--true for
conversation made Jesus central from Wore as far as it went, but not actually
every aspect, not only in the reality of true to them. He enlarged with great
experience but in every phase of church force upon the living elperience of Jesus,
Hot luncheon was provided at a made actual to himself through personal
life.
restaurant by three Primitive Methodist contact with our Lord. He Dlustrated
laymen; their names were forcefully his thane by a reference to John Wesley's
suppressed, but they were generally own conversion—.He saved me." His
kmown.
narration of the revival that had taken
The United Methodist President con- place among young men—graduales and
ducted the altar. n session, when the undergraduates 111 Cambridge University,
ministers were reinforced by circuit profoundly influenced the audience. The
officials, the attendance being excellent. revival in Methodism among young
Mr. Cason sleuth the correct note of the people, said Mr. Spivey, had already
afternoon's subject—.Methodism and begun. So ended a memorable day, one
Youth." Dr. Wmtmon followed. His that will directly contribute to the tievelop
address was full of ripe counsel concern- mad of She Union spirit throughout
ing youth of the prey art day. It was for these counties.
G. B.
the future generation of Methodists, the
young men and women of today, that a
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
United Church was so eminently
essential. He had not come to advocate
The Rev. J. K. Ellwood, Claptrap
The most difficult problem that faces
Union; Union was now settled in every- Mission, gratefully acknowledges the
thing save the final act. Other addr.ses following gifts M. E. Eviton, 12; fran the average housewife is the continual
followed by two lay representatives— Alice, Norfolk, parcel; two parcels—no effort to get variety into the meals she
saves. But happily there is a solution
Messrs. Day and Arthur Sheard. Each name.
East London Mission.—The Rev. S. to that paler. The search for somemade a most valuable contribution
emphasising the necessity of youth Stanley Coulson gratefully acknowledges thing to make ordinary everyday dishes
coming into a living experience of Jesus. the receipt of the following: B. T. P., taste different and more attractive ends
IQs. 0d.; T. T., LS 14s.; B. T. C., 63 ; when Garton's "H.P." Tomato Ketchup
They were followed by a most brotherly
address by the Rev. Sherwin Smith, M. S. M. T. P., El 9s.; C. H. M. C., appears. How much better meat
M. Is. gel.; tastes with it How the flavour of fish
chairman of the Northampton and Bed- 123; T. E. I., 10s.; S. M.,
is improved. And what tastiness egg
ford (Wesleyan) District. Mr. Smith 0. C. S., £9 15s. Ild.; Croydon
dishes acquire when that tanpting
said he really tonged for the day of Union Is.
The Rev. T. Jackson aekoowledges savoury tomato flavour no pleasing to
to come. The Rev. E. Aldom French
then spoke. The one and only alto of the receipt of 111116/12..ch (Oversee), 103; English palates blends with them! This
Methodist Union, he said, was the con- C. Holloway, £2; too laraes of llama, British Itearhup, prepared by the
H.P." Sauce people, is now sold
version of Great Britain.
one sack and three parcels Anon.;
everywhere at Bd. and Is a bottle.
The spacious church was lull for the paned. of clothing, W. (Southiort)
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
aF
THE METHODIST LEADER;
Modernism and Evangelism.
BY THE REV. WILLIAM E. MORRIS.
we unconsciously lessened the importance
of the Cross? In the Cross we see the
hideousness of stn exposed. There it did
its worst and there it was defeated.
Never was Christ more supremely victor
than when banging on the Cross. Victory is the note of Calvary because there
sin is overcome. Ina true sense its power
for ever has been broken. It went to its
furthest limit in crucifying the Son of
God, but in that crucifixion redeeming
forces were liberated. And now there is
hope where before there was despair, for
sin has received its sentence and victory
is assured, since no situation can arise to
surpass in sinful magnitude the crucifixion of the Son of God. Nothing can
so move men as the story of the Cross,
and only as the Cross is central in our
Modernist preaching can it be in the
truest sense evangelistic. The preacher must buy the truth and
sell it not. He should say nothing which
he does not believe to be true, men
though he might think it helpful. He is
concerned with truth, but his first concern is with saving truth, for he is celled
to do the work of all evangelist, commissioned to be an ambassador for God.
It is instructive to note that every one with it in its teaching that redemprevival of learning has been followed by tion from sin is quite independent of any
a revival of religion. Antecedently, we theory of the way in which sin came into
have a right to expect that Modernism, the world. The need of redemption rests
which subjects everything to the fullest upon the universal dominion of sin in
and frankest investigation, believing that human life. Sin is rebellion against God,
truth fears nothing, will issue in a sane alienating man from his Maker.
We
and spiritual evangelism. But what of cannot raise ourselves above ourselves,
this present hour? Can a preacher who but we can get aid from Christ. He is
embraces the new position do the work the living Power Who can redeem us.
of an evangelist?
We confidently say This is the primary fact of Christian exyes, despite the fact that many regard perience, and it is altogether unaffected
evangelism as inseparably connected with by the Modernist presentation.
a crude theology. Modernism and EvanWe claim, therefore, that Modernism
gelism are not antegonistii; but comple- and Evangelism may go hand in hand.
mentary. All truth emanates from the Yet we are disquieted as we interrogate
Eternal Father alone, no matter through ourselves. Have our messages the oldwhat channel He permits its light to time challenging and compelling power?
illumine the lives of His children. And Have we failed to preach Christ Crucito ignore the findings of astronomy, the fied, the Power of God and the Wisdom
conclusions of science, and the assured of God?
In our acceptance of the
results reached by the historical method, thought that in the Cross Christ did not
were as futile as to bid the waves stand take on a new nature, but carried to its
We interpret Evangelism in no climax what was present at the first, have
still
narrow sense, for the final goal of the
evangelist is to capture the total personality of the convert. His work is not
completed until he has convinced the
rationalising intellect and subdued the
stubborn will; and For this great end the
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
modernist presentation is an incomparable ally. In the words of Lionel FletAfter a morning of fog the sun came Rev. J. T. Barkby receives a great round
cher, we may well ask, " What is Evangelism but truth demanding a verdict? " out and when the fingers of the dock In of applause at he rises to give his report.
the tower of Holborn Hall, the famous He was coca a minister in I-anceshire,
In many of our churches are those who rendezvous of the sons and daughters of he begins, and owed a great deal to that
are passing, or have passed, through a our Church, pointed to half-past three, county. From it he took the best woman
university. These may be few, but their ministers and laymen and the ladies in the world—his wife; and then that
number is an increasing one, and to that ascended by lift or staircase to the upper Lancashire story of the local preacher
number needs to be added the larger chambers of fellowship.
who, in dealing with his text, said,
number of those who by diligent reading
The London Forward Movement has "First of all we will have explounderahave familiarised themselves with the established itself in the (warts of our people, tions, then, rcondly, illustration, and,
AU such and its leader, the Rev. J. T. Barkby, thirdly, the rousements." Mr. Barkby
findings of modern science.
rightly demand not a substitute for Chris- has won our devotion. His rare single- gave us the " rouseme. " when he said
tianity, but that Christianity may be ness of purpose and passionate earnest- the aim of the Forward Movement was
placed in the light of modern knowledge ness are qualities that have deeply to semi the crimson flood of a nobler
For their sakes we must avoid, at what- impressed our Church. The magnetism life pulsating through the veins of this
ever cost, the danger of obscurantism and of his personal influence is Immense great London.
endeavour to teach religious truths with We had looked forward to this WednesThe anthem, "-Let all the world in
the same frankness as that to which they day, for apart from the meetings, there every corner sing," exquisitely rendered,
are accustomed in their scientific studies. is always the happy, social atmosphere, followed, and then`we heard Dr. Charles
A crude theology, or a " conspiracy of and it is good to meat each other, to Brown, a great Force in the life of the
silence," might well prevent them finding clasp hands, and exchange good cheer of Free Churches of this country. He had
their Saviour. To endeavour to preach friendly words.
been present that day at the opening of
sermons which win the ascent of the mme
The Rev. George Tucker presides, in the Round Table Conference on India, in
intellectual of the congregation savours the General Committee Room, over the the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.
of intellectual snobbery, and needs to be minister's and laymen's meeting. The eyes of the world are on that
But not less deserving of " George " is well-belov-i and sets any Conference, he said, and it is true that
deprecated.
condemnation is the other extreme which meeting to the right tone. He talks of the eyes of the world are on Methodism
forgets that in Christianity are both light the great task of remembrance, doesn't in connection with the Union movement.
and heat, and that the Christian message care much for the word " problem," Christian unity is a great evangelising
does justice to the head as to the heart. Never eared for problems when at school; force. He hoped that our church would
The truthseeker need not bandage his far hotter to speak of tasks, face them retain her characteristics of love for the
eyes, and the hungry soul need not starve with consecrated resolution and selte the common people and evangelistic fervour
on intellectual husks. Hot life-blood and new and wonderful opportunities for and passion. The population of London
great thought are both to be found at the Christian service which are ours. The had doubled since he came forty years
heart of the Christian message. Surely Rev. R. Bond, secretary of the Wesleyan ago. Methodism had done more than
as preachers of this age we are called Conference, is the speaker. We like him any other Church to overtake the need
upon to do high-brow thinking in order at once. His smile is irresistible, and of this increase. Enterprising comthat our message may be simple, direct, his message is full of charm and power. mercial finals see the need and seize the
We must face the tasks of the age with opportunity. There is a great spiritual
positive and convincing.
evangelical principles, be absolutely
What is the evangelical message? Es- certain of our message and at all times need. People may not always want the
Church in new areas, but they need it.
pressed in brief, it is the proclamation of manifest the spirit of hopefulness.
" You cannot," he concluded, " possibly
the gift of salvation through faith in
Downstairs in the small hall, the ladles
Christ. More than most religions, Chris- are having their meeting, and Mrs. over-rate the importance of building
tianity must always be dependent on the Hatiegrove has come from Cleeehorpes, new churches and keeping the old ones
past, since it is an historical revelation. that stronghold of our Church, to give alive in the slums. Do the big task for
If we removed Christ, Who is the chief a message of cheer, and how well she twist."
The Rev. W. L. Hannan, B.D., the
cornerstone, the whole superstructure does it I The Rev. J. A. Broadbelt, of
would collapse. The central conviction the Wesleyan Tooting Mission, talks of nest speaker, is an eloquent Wesleyan.
of the Christian is, in the language of " Lydia." She was the first woman to He said it was a happy coincidence that
Paul, " The faith of the Son of God, be converted in Europe, the first to he should speak on the same platform
Who loved me 'and gave Himself for me." entertain Paul, the first to suggest a with Dr. Brown, because it was through
If Modernism gave an attenuated Christ collection, and from this he painted a a mission the doctor conducted in Readit could not be evangelical; but it does striking picture of what women mean ing, thirty years ago, that he became a
not impair M any degree the uniqueness in the everyday life of this la d of ours, minister. Using a phrase from a later
of Christ. Speaking before the Metro- and especially in relation to the home he had from a judge, " The appeal of
politan Free Church Federation in and the church. There was no competi- the hard way," he made an appeal for
January, 1924, Bishop Barnes said " To tion between the two meetings, only the adventure in religion. " D011 .t you
the English Modernist the Incarnation is man had to do the singing themselves think we are making it too easy for our
The forthe fundamental fact of human history. and the ladies had Miss Knightbridge, young people?" he asked.
ward-looking people to-day are challenged
However Jesus was born, God was mani- L.R.A.M. to help them I
by difficulti.. Our crusade is a great
fested in Him, as in no other human
Tea and community singing, and then one, and we should face it with heroism.
being. He ljved the Divine life on earth the great public meeting. There is a
so for as was possible under the restrim splendid audience, and the Balham The world itself knows there is no other
way but Christ's way. Mr. H. H.
tions of human existence."
Circuit Choir is in force. The conductor, Bowyer and the Rev. S. Horton
Granted that Modernism does not in- Mr. J. S. Smith, is justly proud of his expressed the meeting's thanks, and Mr.
validate the uniqueness of Christ's per- choir, and the organist, Mr. Allan Barkby followed with his financial stateson, what of His work? Do. the Atone- Yates, is at home on the organ. Mr. ment. Including B500 from the estate of
molt still stand? The Pauline theology Sydney Walton, M.A., B.Litt., is the Lady Hartley, 226 from Mr. Sydney
clearly relates Atonement through Christ chairman, and in this capacity, as well Walton, and £20 from Mrs. Hatiegrove,
with the Fall. Can we part with the one as in the realms of literature, he Is the day's total reached the splendid sum
and retain the other? Modernism says unique. We sing with great fervour
yes. And whether we ourselves go all the " Jesus shall reign," and the Rev. G. of £637. The doxology and benediction
Another brought the inspiring day to a close.
may with Modernism in rejecting the Fall, Kendall feads at in prayer.
PlISER rot.
or give to it a modified meaning, we are hymn, " Oh for that flame," and the
London Forward Movement.
A BULGARIAN TRIBUTE
To Hartley College.
Some years ago the Methodist Episcopal Church of Bulgaria sent two theological students for a course of training
at Hartley College, Mr. Stephen Skouleff
and Mr. Vasil Ziapkoff. Both are
vividly remembered for their attractive
personalities and fine Christian spirit.
Both have since attained prominent positions in their home Church. So pleased
were their authorities with the training
that was given them at Hartley that they
have now sent another student, who has
been for two years an ordained deacon,
Mr. Gabriel Tsvetanoff. It is interesting
to know that Mr. Tsvetanors grandfather was the first Protestant pastor in
Bulgaria; as his father also is a minister he has good traditions behind him.
He has already taken a three-years.
course at the Waklensian College In Italy,
to that he possesses a good theological
equipment. What is peculiarly gratifying,
in view of the fart that theological colleges are often regarded as soul-deadening institutions, is that the experience of
his two predecessors has convinced them
that no such charge can be brought
against our own. This is shown by tho
following extract from Mr. ZiapkofIrs
letter answering the question : What did
the Bulgarian Church desire Mr. Tsvetenors course in the College to be?
" All we want for him is the following ;
Let him get a good hold of English during the eight months he will be with you.
Give him some of that line, real Christian spirit which Hartley College gave to
Skouleff and me. Open his spiritual eyes
to the great and glorious possibilities
which the Lord sets before his faithful
servants. Purify and enlarge his visions
of the mighty Kingdom of the Father
and its working in the present-day life..
Please, sir, don't give him mere cold,
He has
dead, intellectual knowledge.
enough of that already. Give him spirit,
principles, visions, firmness of character.
Make him a man, a true servant of the
Lord. We do not care what will be the
course which you will prescribe for him.
We desire that the tight months which
he will spend with Hartley people should
remain in his soul as the Mount of Transfiguration in the souls of the three
apostles. Hartley College did that with
us; it can do that with this young mail
also.. . . My very best wishes to all our
dearly beloved professors. Three cheers
for the professors and all the students at
Hartley!"
We are sure that all Primitive Meth°.
disks will be gratified to know that Hartley is being used as a " finishing school,"
particularly on the spiritual side, and will
appreciate this really fine tribute to its
atmosphere.
A JAPANESE FETE.
The Japanese Fete held at Kingsleyterrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on November
6th and Gill, proved to be one of the happiest and most successful efforts held. Tho
L "'ly Mayoress of Newcastle (Miss Margartt Stephenson) opened the fele on the
first day, it being the last baraar of her
year of office. She has won golden
opinions throughout the City. Mi.
Stephenson said that she was delighted to
come to "Kingsley." The chairman, Mr.
J. Roseby, of Gosforth, who was brought
up in Primitive Methodism, graciously
acknowledged his indebtedness. For the
second day Mr. J. Amos presided. His
gifts to Connexional Funds are well
known. For some years he was In membership at " Kingsley." Mrs. Lawson,
who opened the fete, was also brought up
in our church. Large companies gathered
for the opening ceremonies. For the chitdren's opening, Miss Nancy Gibson reMiss Atkinson had
ceived the purses.
trained the children admirably for their
parts. The splendid sum of 2200 was
realised, a larger amount than anyone had
dared to suggest. Each day the Pee. J. G.
Bowran gave a financial statement.
Thanks were returned by the Rev. R. V.
Horn and Messrs. H. Potts, J. E. Dodd,
and G. Fessey.
Wakefield Second.—The meeting of the
W.M.A. was held at Newmillerdam, presided over by Mrs. Butcher. An [rspiring
address was given by Mrs. H. Colbeck, ea
Leeds. Miss G. Houton read the mission.
cry letter, and Mrs. Sykes gave • who.
lion.
876
THE. METHODIST LEADER..
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HELPE RS, LIMITED"
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BY
SYBIL HADDOCK.
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Chapter
XXI. A BATTLE AND A VICTORY.
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It was about two o'clock in the morning when Dr. Jim went out of the tent.
The moon had disappeared, but stars were
twinkling like "flowers in the meadow of
the night," and the silence was profound.
Dr. Jim paced up and down on the
damp grass, his footsteps making no
sound, his ear alert for the least movement from the man in the tent. Between
the caravan and the tent he walked, backwards and forwards he went, taking no
heed of time, and thinking.
Inside that tent lay the man who had
injured him as badly :is one man can injure
another. Dr. Jim Brannon had given up
his membership of the Methodist Church
because he felt that he could never forgive
the wrong dose to him, and here was his
enemy delivered into his hands.
What
revenge should he take?
He turned and began to pace back
toward the caravan. Inside it a young
man slept who was going about the country helping people, and Dr. Jim was associated in friendship with him—helping
people. Could he, Jim Brannon, being
associated with such an expedition as
"Helpers Limited," deliberately kick a
man when he was down?
Suddenly, as a flash of light in darkness,
Dr. Jim saw that if any man living needed
his help, it was that wreck lying in the
tent. Not merely because of his physical
condition, but because when one man injures another he is sending out a signal
of moral need, and slov..1y, as be paced
upon that wet grass, there came to him
the conviction that he must think not of
the wrong done to him, but of the terrible
moral need indicated in the very feet of
Tom Brannon being able to do that wrong.
In the silence of that early morning God
revealed Himself to Jim Brannon and
showed hunt that of all men living, the one
in the tent was the very one he should
help. There was no feeling of virtue in
his heart as he came to this conclusion ;
on the contrary he felt bumble and guilty
that he had not seen things in this light
before.
It was just daylight when Dr. Jim
picked up a stick, and, standing on an
upturned box as he had done once before,
he looked in through the open window of
the caravan. John was sleeping, and the
doctor prodded hint, not too gently, with
the stick.
John sat up quickly.
"You—," he began. Then lie remembered. "What is it?" he asked, "is he
dead?"
"No," replied Do Jim, "I've decided
what to do with hint, and as. I must go
to-day, we'll have to get a move on. Will
you and Chips get up and help Inc? He's
sleeping now."
"Of course we will," said John. "Get
up, you lazy scoundrel," he added, putting
a wet sponge on to Dick's face.
Spluttering and grumbling, Dick sat up,
but as soon as he knew what was thc
matter be was quickly out of bed, and in
a few minutes all three men were in the
tiny kitchen of the caravan, talking.
"I want to get him taken into some
very clean cottage in the village," said the
doctor. ''It's a tall order, I know, for
anybody to take in a man in the last stages
of consumption, but some widow woman
may be glad of the money, and I'll pay
well."
Neither John nor Dick showed any surprise at hearing this.
"What about that widow whose doctor's bill you paid, John?" said Dick.
"She wants a job, doesn't she?"
"I'll gu and see her if you like," replied
John.
"It won't be any use going yet," said
the doctor; "she won't be up, 'Lot's got
some breakfaSt."
Disk cooked, John got the crockery, and
the doctor cut bread.
"I shall want a pair of pyjamas from
one of you fellows," he sail; "mine won't
fit him. And two blankets."
"And you'll want a car down from the
village m take him up," suggested John.
Dr. Jim noddal.
"Wry well," said John, pouring out the
tea, "I'll tell you what. I'll go and see
Mrs.—what's he,. name?"
"Simmons," put in Die,.
'Simmons," continued John, "and if
she's willing to lake him I'll get a car and
home down in it. While you're getting
hint ready, and we're taking him, she
could be getting his bed ready."
"That's the idea," agreed the doctor,
"and you ought to run across and tell
Ann. She's up as usual this morning, and
if she sees us carrying hiss to the car
she'll wonder what's wrong.
Besides,
Grant Intill be told."
"How has your cousin got like this?"
:asked Dick. "He wasn't delicate, was
he?"
"Ile was a fine fellow," replied Dr.
Jint, "with a grand constitution. Drink's
done it—and other things."
John was very willing to run over to
the farm, and as he happened to catch
Ann alone in the dairy before breakfast,
he was able to greet her in a fashion that
seemed to satisfy them both.
"I say," he said, when he could speak,
"Tom Brannon's turned up."
"You don't mean Dr. Jim's cousin?"
queried Ann.
"I do. He seems to have been tramping about the country doing casual labour
I think he called himself
on farms.
'Brown' to your father, and last night he
completely collapsed. We found him by
the haystack. He's dying—consumption."
"Did he know the doctor was here?"
"No. I don't think so."
"What's going to become of him?"
asked Ann.
The doctor's going to try to get him
taken into a cottage, and he's going id
pay."
I'm not a bit surprised," said Ann,
stooping to .wash a can in the brook that
ran right through the dairy.
"That's
what Dr. Jim would do."
"But he gave up his membership because he said he couldn't forgive his
cousin," said Joh,
"Well, he was a goose," replied Ann,
picking up another can, "he's "the nicest
man I know—with one ofreption. Put me
down, there's one of the men coming."
"I don't care," said john, "if all the
world's coming. 1 shan't put you down
till you Iciss me "
A moment later, when the cowman
went into the dairy, Ann, with a flushed
face, was washing cans, John was flying
across the field toward Cripple Path on
his way to the village, and Dr. Jim was
carrying a tray laden with a dainty breakfast into the tent,
Tom Brannon was
awake. Under his arm the doctor also
carried two pairs of pyjamas.
"Eat this," he said, putting the fray
down. "I want to get you washed and
into these pyjamas. I hope a car IS coining for you soon."
'
"How far is it to the workhouse?"
asked Tom.
"Never mind the workhouse, Eat. I
want to get you shaved. You're not fit
to go anywhere Og you are. Let me prop
"I am."
"I
The wretched, unshaven, dirty wreck on
the bed stirred the tea on the tray and
said nothing. He ate the food, allowed the
doctor to wash and shave him, and get him
into the clean pyjamas without saying a
word, and he still had not spoken when
John arrived in the car to say that Mrs.
Simmons would take the invalid. They
carried him across the field and propped
him up with pillows and blankets. Dr.
Jim sat on one side of him, John on the
other, Dick with the driver, and still Tom
Brannan said nothing. He was in bed
in the spotless cottage bedroom before he
uttered a word.
"Pm making arrangements with the
local doctor to attend you," said Do Jim.
"When are you coming back?" asked
Tom.
"1 shall run down for is day," replied
his cousin, "as soon as I ten."
No other words passed between the
two men at all. Tom offered no details
about his life during the last fifteen year's.
Jim asked for none. Before noon that day
John and Dick were standing near Apple
Tree farm watching the doctor's 'small,
shabby car vanish into the distance.
"And that's the man," remarked John,
..who left Methodism because he couldn't
forgive. I can't get over it."
"It's certainly queer," agreed Dick, as
they walked across the field back to the
caravan, Aaron bounding at their heels,
"but if there's one thing I've learnt since
'Helpers Limited' set out, it is not to be
surprised at human nature. We're queer
things."
"Speak for yourself," retorted John. "I
want to see Ann. You can get the dinner
ready."
"Dinner your grandmother," replied
Dick. "I'm going to bath Moses, and
clean Aaron'icage. Those animals would
never get any attention if it were not for
"Well, if you start bathing Moves,"
said John, "I advise. you to put cotton
wool in your ears, for his language won't
be is for a Methodist to hear."
So saying, he ran across the field toward
the farm.
Ann, clad in a cotton frock, and high
rubber boots for protection against the
damp dairy floor, was patting and moulding lumps of butter into half pounds ready
for market.
John stooped and kissed the top of her
head.
"Did you get the poor fellow away
safely?" she asked.
"Yes," replied John, seating himself on
an upturned can. "What did your father
say?"
Ann stopped her work and turned those
lovely grey-green eyes of hers toward John.
"Dad's as bad as ever," she said. "Hc
just said there were a lot of folk about
with more money than sense."
"Did you know what he meant?" asked
John..
"He meant the doctor. What else could
he have meant?"
"Didn't he tell you anything about
me?"
"You? No. Why should he?" Ann was
moulding the butter quickly now. It was
cool in the dairy and peaceful. The little
brook that trickled its way down the cliff,
came into the dairy at one end, and out
at the other into the farm-land, murmuring very happily on its way across the
stone flags. There was the pat, pat of
"Look here, Jim," said Tom, as the Ann's work, and from outside cane the
doctor pilod pillows and coats and any- homely sounds of animals. Ann, is the
thing he could find behind the invalid; shabby green frock that matched her eyes,
"let's have it. Where am I 'going?"
with the golden - tan of her skin paler than
"I hope," replied DI-. Jim, "that you're usual, and her-honey-coloured hair ruffled,
village."
made a picture that would have delighted
going who's paying? "
any artist. She ceased her Work as she
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
listened to the story of John's interview
with her father. She had never connected
John with the person- who was helping
Methodists, and she was proud and delighted at the news.
"Why should he have left you in that
queer fashion in the barn?" she asked.
"I thought, then,' said John, "that he
was ill, but now I believe that he meant
to show me where his money is, and of
the last moment couldn't bring himself to
do it, so he rushed away."
"But, John, I tell you there can't be
any money in the barn.
"There is. I'm sure of it. Didn't you
once say something about your Dad not
liking one of those old carts moved? That
one." John pointed through the dairy,
door into the barn.
"it's quite true," replied Ann, "he
doesn't like it moved, but I've been over
every inch of the barn. I've crawled under
that cart many a time...
"This is a very old place, you know,'!
said John, "and there must be some secret
hiding-place."
"Well, if there is," said Ann, "find it.
I can't. Dad never makes the least °Nect
lion to anybody being in the barn."
"No, he doesn't," admitted John, "and
anyway, I don't know that is matters
much. It isn't the money we want ;
your Dad we're trying to help. But 1. feel
that if he had been really—" John hesitated for a word.
"I'll tell you what, John," pulite Ann,
"I often think of the Bible stories, for if
ever a man was possessed of a devil, Dad
is. Somehow it will have to be cast out."
"That's right," agreed John, "and if
it were cast out, he would tell us where
the money is, and use it for some right
purpose. That would prove he was really
all right."
And what are we going to do?" John
went ors, "Am I going to wait for ever
for my wife?"
"Let's go on a little longer," replied
Ann, "just a little longer, hoping for the
best. I can't see into the future, John;
it looks—it looks—"
It was the first time John had seen any
definite results of the nervous strain under
He heard the
which 4nn was living.
agitation in her voice; noted the trembling
of her body ; the coming and going of the
colour in her cheeks; and he thought many
things about Jab. Grant that he did not say
"Don't worry," he said, gently "we'll
d.i as you say. I—, what the dickens
is the matter, Chips?"
Dick, his coat off, ,a coarse apron tied
round that part of his anatomy that he
called his, waist, and his mop of hair on
end, had dashed into the dairy.
"We've got nothing but a tin of salmon
for dinner," he gasped. "I've been seeing
to Moses and Aaron, and I forgot all about
the blessed dinner. Ann, how do women
think of so many things 010,0,7"
"Perhaps," said Ann, touching her forehead, "they've got More here, to remember
with. I'll tell you what," she added, "you
shall have dinner with us. Both of you."
"What will your father say?" demanded
Dick,. bluntly.
•.
"I don't suppose hell like it," replied
Ann, honestly, "but it'll do him good perhaps. I'll run across the field and tell
him."
"And we'll peel the potato.," said
John. "I know where they are.".
Jab. Grmit was not in the field ; he was
cleaning out a pigstye in the farmyard, a
performance that had been; as usual, put
off too long, because there were not enough
men to do the work. It was a sordid,
tumble-down stye, and the filth that Grant
was sweeping out of it stank horribly.
Ann stood es far away as she could and
called cheerfully, "Dad, I've asked John
and Dick to have dinner with us. They've
run out of food."
The farmer leaned on his dirty brush
and looked across the reeking mass that
lay between them, at his daughter.
"I can't afford to.feed people who've got
.
no forethought," he growled. .
"Don't talk rubbish," retorted Ann,
firmly ; "you've been eve.- so good to me
while I've been in bed, Dad.. I shall go
back to bed if you get nasty again."
All this Ann said in cheerful, half-joking
tones.
"I can't go on Squandering money like
that, my girl," replied her father, going
en• with his dirty task, and turning his
bosh It Ann as though he intended to
Slowly she re,
finish the conversation.
Mined to the house, mustering up a smile
watt which 4o greet .the two young men-.1
But.the smile.aovered a sad heart.
• (To be,feriffruied.)
'
NOVEMBER 20, 1030.
MABLETHORPE •CELEBRATION.
Church's "Coming of Age."
It - is nearly one hundred years since
Primitive Methodism started in Mettle
thorpe, and it is twenty-one years since
the present church (the third building)
was erected. To celebrate worthily the
coming-of-Oge anniversary a souvenir
handbook has been prepared by the
minister, and the members are skiving
to raise £100 as a thankoffering. Four
successive special week-end services have
been held. October 18th was Spiritual
Advance Campaign Day. Eighty people
gathered on the Saturday, afternoon to
hear a stirring tenon by the Rev. R. B.
Hall (Cleethorpes), after which the
Sacrament was administered by the Rev.
H. Davison. The evening meeting,
over which Rev. J. Grahare (circuit
minister) presided, was a real spiritual
uplift. The Revs. H. Davison and R.
B. hall delivered addresses which will
be remembered for many years. Ott
October 25th, the Rev. W. J. Clarke,
who was junior minister when the
church was built, lectured on " The
Methodist Church of To-morrow,"
Coun. J. Burgess (Wesleyan) presiding.
Mr. Clarke preached on Sunday, and on
Monday addressed the thanksgiving
meeting along with the Rev. J. Graham.
Miss Fletcher (Saltfleetby) presided. Ott
November 2nd Mr. J. R. Appleby
(Grimsby) preached to large congregations. In the afternoon a sacred
concert was given by Louth United
Methodists, Messrs. Geo. Veal and John
Harrison, and Mi. Tennant, with
Coen. C. R. Aldridge, chairman. The
Rev. J. Graham preached on the following Sunday, and at 2.15 Mr. Norman
Wright (Mablethorpe) presided at a
concert given by Madame Elsie Peasson,
Miss Shute and Miss Smith (Grimsby).
November 12th won the coming-ofage birthday. party. The Rev. and Mrs.
J. Graham were host and hostess, and a
birthday cake, which was a large and
almost perfect model of the church.
made and given by Mr. W. T. Avery.
was not by Mrs. Wooddin, wife of the
etdety steward and church treasurer.
Mrs. Wooddin said she had celebrated
her jubilee in connection with the church
and had had an unbroken fellowship
with it. Her greatest joys had come
through church fellowship and Christian
service, and she urged the young people
to stick to the church and find joy in
service.
After community singing, party games
and refreshments, Mr. F. Wooddin
(treasurer) gave the financial statement.
The minister expressed thanks to all
supporters.
THE METHODIST LEADER.
THE VICE-PRESIDENT
HONOURED AT HOME.
In Journeyings Often.
BY THE PRESIDENT.
I had the privilege of spending the
" Young People's Week-end," October
19th-20th, at Church Gresley, the
church of my old friend and colleague,
the Rev. C. T. Bishell. Careful proparadon had been made and a gracious spirit
filled all the services. On Saturday the
church honoured old and valued workers,
Mr. and Mrs. Lock, by asking them to
preside. Sunday was a day of gracious
influences. Monday we had with us the
Wesleyan ministers, with their circuit
steward as chairman. My hosts, Mr. and
Mrs. S. Whitaker, and their family,
ministered to me. This circuit is prospering under the ministry of the Revs. C.
T. Bishell and A. Smith. Tuesday, October 21., found me at Foster-street, Nottingham Second. The Rev. R. Street
had made wise preparation, and we had
good services. My home was with Mr.
and Mrs. Haynes, devoted church
workers. October 22.-23rd were spent
at 'Ealing, in the meetings of the G.M.C.
Widnes, Lancashire, was the fixture
for October 26th-27th. It was the final
event in the celebration of the-jubilee of
the church. I forind a loyal and enthusiastic people working well under the
leadership-Of the Rev. J. T. Taylor. On
Monday right my old friend and colleague, the Rev. S. G. Delafield. joined
Me, In the home of Mr. A. E. Calvert
I found refreshment for body and mind.
October 26th saw me at Heywood. Here
was a fresh. experience. Just before the
meeting started the eleotric light failed.
I had to talk to an audience I eould not
.e, thoUgh I had other evidence Of their
It was a most .thutiastIc
presence.
meeting, in spite of the darkness. The
Rev. S. G. Cobley is making his Ministry
a benediction.
On October 30th meetings tat the
" Three Presidents " on behalf of Methodist Union were held at Halifax. Our
Church was well represented, and gave a
good account of itself. Mr. and Mrs. T.
Smith offered roe their gracious and
Friday, October
abundant hospitality.
3lst, brought an importam meeting of
the Sah-Cummittee appointed to consider
,e
the ,question of 'c Women andth
try. ' There was unanimous agreement
that there can be no sex disqualification
for this high office. The practical difficulties, however, caH for much consideration before we can agree upon a scheme.
November 2nd9rd, Curzon - road,
Bouraernouth. It was a great pevilege
to he at home and to take the church anniversary services. Under the leadership
of the Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Ward, this
church is showing signs of distinct progress. The weather on Sunday was not
kind. Monday's meeting, under the
chairmanship of Mr. P. Hall, was full of
inspiration. November 4th was the date
of the circuit rally at Ramsey.' We had
good services. Mr. C. W. Bosworth presided over the evening meeting, and my
hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Pearce. The
Rev. F. Kellett has made a promising
start on this circuit.
November 6th
found me at Slough for a circuit gathering. The Rev. T. Lloyd Page and his
wife are greatly esteemed. My chairman,
Mr. Giltrow, is one of the honoured laymen in London 15,0 District.
I travelled to Brighton on November
6th, where I found Rev. W. H. Hokby
and his colkague doing good work. It
was a pleasure to have the Revs. W. A.
Hammond and Clark Hallam in the services. In all the meetirrgs of the week
the Wesleyan ministers took part. This
is the best approach to. Methodist Union.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, old and valued
workers, ministered to my comfort. The
circuit steward presided at the meeting.
November 9th was given to the church
of the Vice-President, Grange-road,
Birkenhead. I greatly enjoyed the Services and the fellowship of the week-end.
Mr. Wass had reserved these days, and
gave generously of his time to my comfort and entertainment. It was good to
find him to highly honoured among his
one people.
November llth was a full day. In the
morning I represented our Church at the
Cenotaph Service, an account of which
Afternoon
appears in another column.
and evening were spent at Crystal Palaceroad (Fore. Hill Circuit). It was good
to meet old friends in such large numI enjoyed the fellowship of the
bers,
Revs. G. Tucker and D. Spedding. A
number of ministers from South-'East
London joined us, and spoke gracious
words at the tea-table. Mr. S. A. Butt
made an ideal chairman, and Mr. and
Mrs. Wood made their home a haven
rest for Mrs. Kelley and myself. On
November 12th, at Guildford, I found .my
old friends, the Rev. and Mrs. H. J.
Taylor, firmly entrenched in the affection
of their people. The Mayer and members of the Council gaye a warm welcome
to the President. The services were well
attended. Our church been is growing in
numbers and influence. Nov... 13th
was spent at Oxford, where the three
Presidents conducted .rvices in the Inter.. of Methodist' Union. 'ffiere
were large congregations and meetings
full of inspiration.
CROWLE ENDEAVOUR RALLY,
On November 12th, under the auspices
of the Isle of Axholme and Marshland
C.E. Union, special services were held in
our Crowle Church. The Rev. F. J.
Miles, D.S.O., O.B.E., V.D., president
of the British C.E. Union, preached an
inspiring sermon in the afternoon. In
the evening a rally was held, and a good
number of societies were represented.
Coen. J. W. Clark, J.P., Crowle Wharf,
presided, supported by the Rev. R. W.
Chapman. The Rev. F. J. Miles gave a
forceful address on Andrew bringing
Simon Peter to Jesus, and emphasised the
fact that Andrew played the part of
second fiddle—an important rem, to which
Mi.
all could not adapt themselves
Winifred Lee, of Crowle, gave an artistic
rendering of "Hear ye, Israel" ("Elijah").
Miss Nellie Xemperton, L.L.C.M., of
Epworth, accompanied on the organ. The
roll call was conducted by. Mr.. H. F.
Haigh (president of the IncalC.E. Union),
of Crowle. A supper was provided at
the close, to which a good company sat
down. The proceeds, for the C.E.
Jubilee Fund, amounted to RS 2s. 4th
Walsall.—The November meeting of
the W.M.A. was held- in Stafford-street
Church, Mrs. Hickman presiding over a
large gathering. Devotions were led by
the Rev. M. Featherston. Mrs. W.
Savage read the missionary letter. Mi.
Veto Goodwin rendered two appropriate
solos. Miss Brotherton accompanist. Mys.
John Mainwaring, late of Camden Town
Mission, delivered an address based on
Home Missions. T. web served by the
ladies of the claire& Count:liner:David.
Jones expressed thanks
The Evangel and the Hour.
REV. TOM SYKES AT MOIRA.
Look at a map of England, and put
the point of your pencil on what appears
to be the centre of the country, and you
will not be far from Moira, in the Ashbyde-la-touch Circuit, the once of Mr.
Sykes' most recent evangelistic .mpalgn.
If this is the country's heart, from, the
denominational point of view'it is healthy
and sound. The Moira Church is widely
known for the fervour of its services and
the heartiness of its singing. Preachers
count it a privilege to exercise the minis
try of the Word there.' When Mr. Sykes
arrived he found the soil well tilled, and
proceeded to plant some excellent seed.
His endeavours were ably furthered by
the consecrated talents of his devoted colleague, Mr. H. Leslie Piper, whose songs
were an unfailing delight, and whose
choruses will long be remembered.
Both in message and method, Mr.
Sykes is a striking refutation of the dohard id. that Modernism and Evangelism are arrayed in opposing camps.
Advertised as " The man with a message
for the age," the phrase is no empty
slogan. A timely conception of the essenfiat truths of the Christian GospeL "Inked
with a relentless logic and a forceful presentation, are the ingredients of the
preacher's effectiveness. His exposition
of the way of salvation is not a progression h.ve_nwards by easy instalments.
Both warning and wooing have their
place in tha,meseage. thrures are net
The President, the `Rev.' W. Muicen
Kelley, visited Grange-road Church,
Birkenhead, on Sunday, November 9th,
for the. Missionary Anniversary. Good
congregations assembled to hear_ his helpThe week-end was the
ful messages.
only one Mr. C. Wass, J.P., had been
able to reserve for visiting his home
church. Advantage of this was taken for
the holding of a receptiOn to the VicePresident on the Monday. His splendid
Christian citizenship is a source of inspiration to his associates at Grange-road.
In Birkenhead, where for to long he has
been an effective moral force, he is
honoured 1m less than he is throt.ghout
our denominati.. All regretted the enforced absence of the President, who had
been compelled to curtail his visit that he
might represent our Church . the Cenotaph. His letter expressing the alms of
Mr. Wass to Primitive Methodism and
the worth of the Vice-PresIdent's 'visits
to numerous circuits was read and deeply
appreciated. The Revs. G. Osborne and
R. M. Rutter spoke of the joy brought
to Grange-road by his election to the
Vice-Presidency. Congratulations were
offered on behalf of the local Free Church
Council by its president, the Rev. W. J.
Beckett. A chaste address on vellum,
with silver frame, was presented for the
church by Mrs. J. E. Tunna.
The address reads
" 'to C. Wass,
Esq., J.P., Vice-President of the Primitive Methodist's Conference, June, 1930.
We, the undersigned, on behalf of the
members of the Primitive Methodist
Church, Grange road, Birkenhead, desire
to offer you sincere congratulations on
your attainment to the highest honour to
which a layman of our Church can be
Your association with us at.
elected.
Grange-road during the past twenty-five
years has enabled your fellow members
to appreciate the valuable services you
have rendered as member, leader, local
preacher, circuit steward, and delegate to
District Committees, Synods and Confer.
sneer. We ask you to accept this token
of our appreciation and esteem. We pray
God may bless your year of office abundantly, and we hope you may enjoy a
long and happy life, full- of service in the
Church you low to well. Gee. Osborne,
minister; John Bird, society . steward."
"rhe Vice-President, much moved. re.
furred to his long and happy association
with Grange-road. The opportunity, for
service he had found there had prepared
him, he said, for any wider service to
which he had been called. He thanked
them for the,evidence of their friendship,
and trusted his year of office might contribute its measure to a resurgence of interest in the most sacred and abiding
facts of life.
It was a fine meeting,
deepening the bonds of friendship and
affording groat inspiration to all the
workers at Grange-road.
EGLINTON HILL'S JUBILEE.
lowered for the sake of decisions, nor is
the individualistic note allowed to drown
the social claims of the Gospel.
The
eloquence of the preacher is emphasised
by a versatility of facial expression which
covers the whole range of hum. emotion.
But the secret of it all lies obviously in
the fact that there burns in his soot a
consuming passion to win heart and mind
and will for Christ.
Responding to the welcome voiced by
the minister at the reception meeting,
Mr. Sykes immediately found his way
into the hearts of his hearers, and won
their hearty cooperation.
By Sunday
evening the church was felled- Attendances at the weeknight services grew as
the days passed. Souls were born into a
richer spiritual inheritance. Minds were
led to face and grapple victoriously with
problems hitherto ignored. Decisions
were mentally registered which no decision card could express. The second
Sunday provided an unforgettable experiena. Young men and women yielded to
the claims of Christ and thronged into
the Kingdom. A lecture, under the ctrairmanship of Mr. Moses Bourne, brought
the campaign to a triumphant conelusion.
Thank God fog the gift of Torn Sykes,
the loan of Leslie Piper, and the initiative of the Missionary Committee This
work must go pn. It meets the steel of
the hour,
*A:4.
The jubilee celebrations continued on
Thursday last with a highcLass musical
evening given by the Lindell Singers. The
entertainment was greatly appreciated by
a large company. The reunion of old
and new members and friends on Softie.
day was well attendexl, the host and
hostess being Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams
(old members), and the chairman the
minister (Rev. J. H. Haswell, RA.), who
led the company in a most impressive
silent remembrance of departed friends.'
Supper was provided, during which toasts
were given, old hymns sung and fns
cinating reminiscences recounted.
The
birthday cake was cut and sampled by
all, after the .ndles which decorated it
had been lit by fifty members, Mr. P.
Atherton (circuit .steward) announced that
the New Schoolroom Fund now amounted
to £124, and the happy evening concluded
with a thanksgiving prayer and the Doxoces were conlogy. On Sunday the servic
ducted by the Rev. D. J. Dander, who
spoke to good congregations on the
nature, vocation and triumph of in-
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A hundred years ago the amplaint of
our administrate., in India was that tho
Indians would not stand up for their
rights, and that this lack of grit was thl,
barrier . to all progress. The complaint,
by some now is that the demand for a
recognition e` their rights is a long way,
ahead of the Indian's ability or capadt)
to conserve them. There may be some
grounds for a part of the fear, but there
is no room for surprise that the claim
is being made, inasmuch as the governing
country has done its best during the intervening hundred years to fester the spirit
which is responsible for the claim. We
have encouraged , Indians to educate
themselves by Western standards; we
have admitted them to positions of trust
and responsibility in the work of
administration and the dispensing of
justice; we have given them sea. on
State, national, imperial and international councils, and declared our faith
by setting up miniature Parliaments in
India, that responsible self-government
was the goal of our policy. It would be
worse than foolish to pr.est that the
harvest of such a sowing should not have
been an intensified nationalism.
That
the intensification is exaggerated may be
admitted, but India is not alone, to that.
The. Great War has intensified nationalkm
in nearly every country in the world.
But even though India may be exhibiting
many of the signs of revolution, it should
not be forgotten that India is not wholly
helpless. The situation is not what It
was a hundred years ago. There are in
India statesmen, ruling princes and
ministers, whose stake in the country is
far more vital than any we hold, and who,
while seeking for the utmost of independence that safety can devise, will by - no
means desire to plunge their country into
such a chaos as now obtains ut China.
The Round Table Conference is keenly
aware of these things, and it Is in 'the
spirit not to forget any of them.
The Round Table Conference.
The opening of the Round Table
Conference went a long way towards
establishing a confidence that it, the
Conference, would be a great fact in
history. The speethee of the King, the
Gaekwar of Baroda, the Maharajah of
Kashmir, Mr. Jinnah, and the Prime
Minister, were worthy of the great
occasion and imbued with the right spirit.
It is regrettable that the Congress is not
represented, but in spite of that there is
now gathered in London a group of the
atlest men in India, as alive to As
difficulties as they are aware of its
aspirations. It is our supreme business
at this Conference to assure them that it
is our great ambition to secure far them
the greatest opportunity for self-expression consistent with their own desire for
arability. When in the past we have
been confronted with similar ltasks our
common sense and political sagacity have
been great enough to carry lib through.
We proved that when, within five years
of the close of the South African war, we
gave a conquered foe the right to decide
its own destiny. It it' not suggested that
the cases are parallel, or that this
Conference can do any other than outline the path by which India can work out
bar own destiny as freely as Canada and
Australia are doing. And in this India
will need Great Britain as much as Great
Britain will need India.
The work of
emancipation, education, ungation,
social amelioration, will call for our aid
for generations, and if it is called for by a
member within the British Commonwealth, what better thing could be
desired?
We pray that Great Britain
may be divinely guided at this great
crisis, and that its outcome may moan the
birth of a new India, contented in its
opportunity, and strong in its association
in a Commonwealth of Free Nations.
Mobilising World Opinion.
Akhough the Unit. States of America
is not a member of the League of
Nations, it is a signatory of the Kellogg
Pact, and cannot but • be interested in
everything that promises to make the
Pact a real power in the world. Because
of that, certain sentences in Preside.
Hoover's Armistice Day speech become
vested with special significance.
They
had to do with the suggested mobilisation of world opinion against those
nations who fail, under strain, to observe
the terms of the Part The words were
very carefully chosen, as if selected to
test public opinion, and they mean
nothing more than that. But they may
easily mean very much more.
If they
are cordially received they may lead to a
strengthening of a Part in a most noteworthy manner. The mobilisation of
world opinion against a delinquent can
be a far more formidable weapon than is
yet realised. The President's words are
a real feeling after a true consultative
Pact
The
Church and Economic Evil.
How for has the Christian Church a
responsibility for remedying the evils of
That
the existing economic system?
was the subject discussed by the Master
sf Balliol in his Holland Memorial
Lecture, delivered in Oxford last week.
Dr. Lindsay distinguished between the
Church as an organisation and the
Christian as an individual, and between
the recognition of an evil and the finding
of a remedy. He rejected the claim of
the extreme Socialists, that if the Church
was sincere it would join then, in
denouncing capitalism on the ground that
capitalism was the name of a very
complex system, in which tares and wheat
are growing together, but he admitted
that " there is in the system somrthing
which flourishes because of a denial of
what the Christian must think fundamental in human nature, and we can be
confident that this flaw in the system
ought
be remedied." The finding of
the remedy, Dr. Lindsay contended, is the
work of the politician and the techician, and the test of its rightness is its
conformity to the highest moral and
spiritual discernment which can be
brought to bear upon it. The defects of
the syr -rn can only be cured by those
who are in it, and who possess the
necessary technical, economic and
political knowledge, and it is the business of the Church to give them the
necessary spiritual sustenance and
enlightenment. "The essential condition ,
for the solution of the technical problem
of finding the right kind of organisation,,
the lecturer declared, " is a moral and
spiritual condition—the breaking down of
those barriers of misunderstanding and
mistrust, the inspiring of all with a new
respect for human personality, and a
determination to treat one another as
ends rather than means." None will
quarrel with that and all will agree that
that is not only the business : of the
Church, but the business of all of us;
Prohibition Confirmed.
It will be remembered that one of
Preside. Hoover's first acts was to
appoint a special committee on Law
Enforcement with regard to prohibition.
In view of the place given to prohibition
in the recent' election it is of interest to
note that it has been assumed that the
committee will not recommend the repeal
of the prohibition amendments in the
Federal Constitution. Further, the committee will not endorse the proposal to
manufacture beer with four per cent.
alcoholic contents on the pretence that it
is non-intoxicating. Liquor is now
illegal when it contains more than onehalf of one per cent. of alcohol. It has
not yet been decided whether the committee will advise that the Volstead Law
should be modified in the direction of
greater laxity, and it is known that the
members re in violent disagreement on
the subject, but the fact that prohibition
stands Where it did has given immense
satisfaction to the temperance workers of
America.
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BELIEF AND CHALLENGE.
That is a poor title, but I want to assures us, "until the image of God
express my conviction that a belief in which we were made has been Conis a very unsettling thing. I can't verted by a life of service and devobelieve in tame believers. I am tion into a likeness of God stamped
thinking, of course, mainly about upon our souls. Until we are like
belief in God, though 1 think it is Him we cannot see Him as He is."
generally true of belief in anything And the secret of conversion into that
that it worth believing. Columbus image is love, and love is at once
believed there was a land between the core of the passion to explore
Spain and the sunset, and he was and the key of knowledge. As the
ready to move heaven and earth to unknown writer of The Cloud of
prove it, boldly assailing kings and Unknowing puts it: " By love He
princes—John of Portugal, Henry of may be gotten and holden, but by
And Augustine
England, the Dukes of Medina thought never,"
Sidonia and Medina Celi, ISabella of writes it in terms of a reciprocally
Castile, persisting in despite of perpetual motion : "No man loveth
checks and repulses, until at last his Thee but he who sees Thee, and no
venturesome caravels were equipped man sees Thee but he who loves
and launched, sails set for the un- Thee."
•
• • • •
explored. When Wilberforce came
to believe that the slave-trade was an If this truth is approached from a
offence to God and humanity, there sli ghtly different angle it might be
was no more "ease in Zion" for him. said that God does not become real
His whole being awoke to ardent until you make Him real by personal
activity ; personal comfort and social responsive action. And this is what
prestige became nothing to him; he more than one modern writer has
knew no rest until the blot had been tried to express. Johan Bojer, for
scoured from hit country's escut- instance, in his moving story, The
cheon. And when John Wesley, Great - Hunger, portrays Peer Holm
who. had thought he believed in God with his belief is God driven to the
for a number of years and had car- point of despair by the malignancy
ried on very sedately with it, really of his neighbour, and stealing out in
got heart-warned in the discovery the night to sow his precious hoard
of what a personal belief in God's re- of corn in that neighbour's field
And Mr.
demption meant, all England soon "that God may exist. "
Middleton Murry, whose sheer pasknew about it.
sionate sincerity claims respect for
.....
his ideas, has proclaimed his creed
There are some people who seem as "What 1 am, God is ; what I do,
to think that in matters of religion God does." God, he says, is whatbelief closes the question, whereas ever we like to make Him, and every
in reality it opens it up. It is an ac- man has the responsibility for God
ceptance of a premiss which invites upon his shoulders. But Mr. Middleto the pursuit of even more wonder- ton Murry's subjectivism won't do
ful conclusions. But that is a for most of us. He has got hold of
rationalistic metaphor, and since I the truth, of the challenge of belief,
want to emphasise that this is not a but-in spite of its sincerity his belief
rationalistic process at all, I would is not adequate to embrace the infinite
prefer to seek a better from a poet— grace of God. He does not realise
William Blake, for example
the significance of his own reaction.
John Smith, the Cambridge PlatoI give you the end of a golden
nist, said that what a man is in himstring:
self,
that will God seem to be to him,
Only wind it into a ball—
but he would not have ventured to
It will lead you in at Heaven's
say that such God is. The reality of
gate,
the landscape is still there unchanged,
Built in Jerusalem's wall,
thank heaven I when the vorticist
I don't know exactly what was in painter has done his worst with it.
Blake's mind when he wrote that,
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fits
very
well
with
what
is
in
but it
Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch has said
my mind now. The knowledge of very much the same thing as Dean
God is a tremendous and almost in- Inge, quoted above, but with a sigcredible proposition, baffling to the nificant philosophic preamble: "Man
human mind which, conscious of its and the Universe and God are in
limitations, strains after such a know- nature One : Unity (if we can find
Belief is not full it) runs through all diversities and
ledge in vain.
knowledge, but only its small begin- harmonises them. Therefore, to
ning, and knowledge will grow only know anything of God Himself, we
as experience grows—the experience must be, to that extent, like God."
which a vital belief initiates. The I used the phrase just now, 'personal
knowledge of God of which the mind responsive action.'
We have it in
is capable antecedently to that vital cur power to 'make God real,' to
awakening is like a limited expanse know Him into experimental reality,
of arid sand. A vital belief is like so to speak, because God already is
a sudden gateway into a. rich and and has made us to know Him ; and
boundless landscape—and henceforth all our effective knowing is a reaction
it is solvitur ambulando. a man must to His own stimulus. Only His love
travel to discover it.
can evoke the love which in on is the
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effectual activity to knowledge of
This is where the element of chal- Him. I cannot do better than let Dr.
lenge comes in, a challenge which is Orchard supply the last word. "God
ever renewed—and of this we need is known," he writes, "not in a
to be well aware, for it seems to be speculative way, but by the actual
strangely but fatally easy to lose the effect He makes upon our souls. No
thrill of the first incursion into that more certain assurance of His
realm and to settle down, after a few presence can be gained or desired
And it is more than a
miles, in some inviting meadow- than this.
nook, satisfying ourselves with the presence: it is an activity which premeagre fruits of our exploration and cedes us and creates us. A light is
with the promise-hints of the distant arising upon us, a spirit is pressing
prospect. But never while we bide for OUT attention,. a love is seeking
there can God become known to us. us 0112."
PETER PILGRIM.
"We cannot see God," Dean Inge
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THEMETHODIST IrsADIRL
Churches and People.
PRESIDLNT's ENGAGEMENTS.—NOVeMber
23rd-24th, Stockton-on-Tees; 25th,
Middlesbrough; ; 26, Jarrow; 27th,
Helmsley.
broken down In heakh, and has been
ordered a rest in the South of England.
All his friends will pray that Mr. Salt
may soon be restored to complete health
and strength.
VICE - PRESIDENT'S ENGAGEMENTS. •
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November 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, BeckAld. T. L. Gerrard has received some
ham, Grimsby ; 26th, Guildford; 27th, delightful letters, covering donations to
Missionary Executive, London; 29th- the Peake Memorial Fund. " Though
30th, Silsden, Yorks.
not of your Church," writes one subscriber, " I knew Dr. Peake very well
In this weelc's issue we are pleased to indeed, and esteemed more than I can
print the first of what we intend shall be say not only his scholarship, but his
a series of articles appearing at intervals simple faith in our common Master and
under the general headline of " The Lay- his sincere devotion to his Church." A
man's Bain, of View." In these articles lady writes as an old member of the P.M.
some of our capable laymen will express University Union " I carne under the
themselves freely on topics of interest Doctor's influence in very happy circumwhetting the Church and personal re- stances, and the memory of those early
ligious life. We believe that such a series meetings will, I feel, never fade."
will prove of considerable interest to our
readers.
The Rev. C. Humble, Bank House,
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Nelson, Lanes, desires to acknowledge
We continue t4 receive many encourag- the receipt of £5 from Mr. Amos Chiping expressions of appreciation of the pindale (Harrogate) and Is. from Mr. E.
LEADER and of some of the definite D. Roberts (Liverpool), for the Local
features introduced' of late. Among Preachers' Aid Fund.
several received during the past few days
are the following
I love those ' Five
The news of the death of the Rev. J.
Minutes' Intervals' in the LEADER."
(From a prominent layman.) " I am very Herbert Rider, chairman of the Cornwall
interested in the retest issues of the Wesleyan District, came with something
of
a shock. Mr. Rider collapsed while
LEAD.. I think Peter Pilgrim's articles
are fine. I am puzzled as to the contribu- presiding over a meeting In the Truro
tor."
" Hearty congratulations on an Wesleyan Church, and died about an
improved LEADER. I look for it every hour later. His name became known to
week and devour it all... " May I .y Primitive Methodists through his promihey delightfully interesting and helpful nent part in opposition to Union, but, like
Dr. Rattenbury and the Rev. W. H.
arc the articles of Peter Pilgrim. May Armstrong,
he gracefully withdrew his
his pen never lose its strength and
grace." (From New South Wales.) We opposition when it became evident that
the
will of the great majority of the
print in this week's " Post Bag " a letter Church
was for Union, and his subseconcerning tIve "Five Minutes' Interval," quent relations were very cordial.
PFimiwhich obviously came warm from the
live Methodists will deeply sympathise
writer's heart. It is a parti.lar satis- with
the mother Church in the loss she
faction to know that this feature is prov- has sustained.
ing a real ministry.
Dr. \V. L. Wardle, principal of Hartley
College, who has filled the position of
Ldeturer in Biblical Criticism and
Exegesis, has been appointed as Reader
in Old Testament Criticism and Exegesis
in the Manchester University.
The Rev. J. T. Barkby ncknowledges
with many thanks a cheque to the value
of - £3 16s. 3d., scot by a friend for the
London Forward Movement Anniversary.
The ordination of the Rev. F. Bradshaw, of Nigeria, will take
at St.
George's Hall on Wednesday, November
26th, at 7.30 p.m.
The charge to the
ordinand will be given by the Rev. C. P.
Groves, B.A., B.D., and the charge to
the Church by the Rev. G.. Bell, of
Fernando Poo, who is not only ,a brother
missionary, but also comes from the same
village church as Mr. Bradshaw.
AU
London Primitive Methodists who are
able will wish to avail themselves of the
privilege of sharing in what is certain to
be a deeply impressive service.
Rev. Walter Pedley, of Glossop, is
celebrating his jubilee as a minister. In
his seventieth year, he is hale and hearty
and active, and is doing good service each
week. To commemorate his fifty years
in the Christian ministry he has arranged
to visit all the circuits On which he has
travelled. We wish his and the people
God's blessing.
The Methodist ministersof Scarborough
have united in .a campaign of combined
Method'. Church. in the outlying villages of the Scarborough Circuits. The
villages are being visited each day by two
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desire gratefully to ac.knowledge the receipt of £2 Iron, Mr. C. Holloway, a
reader of the LEADER.
The current issue of The National
Builder contains a portrait and sketch of
Ald. T. L. Gerrard, J.P. The sketch is
a well-deserved tribute to a man greatly
honoured throughout our Church.
It
makes reference to his outstanding service to Primitive Methodism, his sympathy with social welfare activities, his
concern for the training and welfare of
his apprentices, his love of music and
books, and concludes with this just appraisement " Ile speaks well and to the
point, disliking intensely unnecessary
words. His experience is wide and varied,
and his judgment correspondingly sound.
His personality is charming, and his
vigour and enthusiasm are remarkable.
Life to him has always been, and still is,
full of interest and opportunities for work
and service." This is the man we know
and love.
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The Rev. Benjamin Salt, who OTIMI.
menced .a very Promisipg _ministry at
Wisbech last July,,,.*a.s. unfortunately
ministers, who are canvassing the houses
and conducting evangelistic services at
night. At Cloughton the vicar is giving
practical support to the movement.
In furtherance of Methodist Union, the
Isle of Wight held its first meeting of
Quarterly Meeting representatives on
Monday. There was a large representation, and it was unanimously approved
that the Rev'. R. Cowie should be the
secretary of " The Island Methodist
Council." The area is rather large, and
the meeting, decided to decentralise into
six local couricils. It is believed that this
will greatly facilitate matters. There is
also a desire to formulate a Method'.
Ministers' Fraternal for the Island, which
has 1B ministers in active service. The
local preachers have already formed an
Island Associagen, the progress of which
is very encouraging.
The members of the Young Ladies'
Class of Silver Royd-hill Sunday School,
Leeds, have recently done a beautiful
They have subscribed tog.her
thing.
acid bought• the Psalms and the whole of
the New Testament in Braille for a blind
NOVEMBER 20,-.3930:
girl emaciated with the schools -Mrs.
Smith, their loader, along with the minister; the Rev. A. Bilsborough, presented
the books, and this practical demon
stration of a truly Christian spirit has been
greatly appreciated.
It is possible that in the near future
Manchester may see the erection of the
first united church of Methodism in the
city. A committee of the three Methodist Churches has been formed, and the
Wesleyan. Church has ready a very good
site. It is situated on the new Wilbramo
ton Estate, South Manchester. No other
Free Church is anywhere near.
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MINISTERS
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Will find in their December Book.
parcels a communication concerning
the LEADER of special interest to
their chnrch•workers.
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, One of the interesting features, of the
results of the preliminary contests in connection with the London Eisteddfod, to be
held at St. George's Hall, Old Kent-road,
next Saturday, at 3 p.m., was the success
of the Upton Park singers. Out of a
possible 16 places this circuit is providing
eight soloists, while two more come from
the neighbouring circuit of West Ham.
The Rev. D. Cooke was one of the
speakers at it largely attended meeting
of the St. Anne's branch of the League
of Nations Union, held in the Ashton
Pavilion on Armistice, night.
He impressed the audience by his declaration
that they were not there as mere politicians or economists, but as those with a
profound conviction that world peace was
a moral question.
Christianity's high
idealism and spiritual dynamic were
essential to its establishment
Queen's-road Church, Norwich, has
within a fortnight said farewell to two
old stalwarts, called away by death. Mr
William Grimble, who was 57, and Mr.
George Groom, who was 84, had both
been identified with the church from
earl., manhood. The former for some
60 years was active in Sunday School,
Band of Hope and Trust, in which
spheres Mr. Groom was his colleague.
Mr. Groom was also a local preacher and
public speaker , of great and wide accept.
ante. He had filled many offices with
ability and devotion, and took a useful
,part in the district life. Many fellowworkers on the circuit and in the distr.,
with representatives of the Norwich gunday School and Endeavour Unions:, were
amongst the Large congregation at his
funeral service. The Rev. IE. S. France
represented the District Commit.. The
story of the early years of these two men
contains some romantic and historic chapters, and would be well worth record for
the sake of the new generations.
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A double honour has been conferred
upon the Rev. J. Lambert Baggott, of the
Midsomer Norton Circuit. At a united
service held in the Paultop Parish Church
on Armistice Sunday afternoon he
preached with great power from the pulpit
to a crowded congregation, the vicar
(Rev. E. Beazer) and the Wesleyan and
Baptist ministers taking part. On Armistice Day Mr. Baggott, also preached at
a united service in the High Littleton
Parish Churob. On each occasion his
discourse made a deep impression.
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elected president of the Blaclqxol and
District Sunday School Union.
has been elected president of the Durham
County Branch of the Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters in Secondary
Schools.
Mr. S. J. Fleetwood (Grenoside) writes
urging the benefit to the Missionary
Funds of
half-yearly opening of thk
missionary collecting boxes.
This, of
course, has been advocated by the MiMion
Offices for some time, and a number of
circuits have already adopted that practice.
If it were generally followed it
would mean a considerable saving to the
funds in overdraft charges during the
unproductive period."
Mr. George Stone, senior steward of
Barnsley First Circuit, school super.
intendent and class leader, has been
elected by a handsome majority to the
Barnsley Town Counsil. This is is fitting
tribute to one who is held in high regard
in the town.
The annual service in connection with
the Driffield and District Football Asso
mation was held in George-street Church
on Sunday evening. The spacious church
was filled with men, who listened with
keen interest to supowerful address delivered by Ald. Fenby, of Bridlington.
Mr. W. Temple, CC., presided, and
musical items were rendered by Driffieki
Silver Band.
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Ex-Coup. Westoby, who will be 85 on
Sunday next, conducted the teeteitg
service in our Scunthorpe Church on Sunday last. His sermon and address to Abe
children were delivered in a most energe=
tic way for a man of his age.
Mr. W. G. Dear, a highly esteemed
member of the Basingstoke Society, why
elected a councillor for the borough at the
recent election.
Old-Time RevinaLs, by John Shearer,
M.A., 2s.; Bible Outlines by Walter
Scott. 2s .bid. (Pickering and Inglis.)
SOUTH-EAST
LONDON MISSION
SLUM BIOGRAPHY.
HOMELESS & FRIENDLESS.:
He is one of the'
thousands in London
to-day. He cane
to the Miss an the
other Sencisp ; tine
was his story.—
Out of work in the
uenh, so came to
London thinking
things would he
hatter. In London
sin weeks. Could
to
Spent every
re oat hie elbthds
end bon For a'
week skpt on the
Embankment. He
was broken-hearted
—nowhere
h
to
end
ashamed of nagged condition, =Only '
his early tweed.. I gave him food,
clothes, and arranged for kiln to have a
bed for three nights.
Every Sunday we have • TEA for
NEVER LESS THAN 100 OF THESE
DESTITUTE MEN.
LAST YEAR WE FED 5,000.
1/- GIVES A GOOD MEAL
FOR TWO.
Rev. A. C. Williman was the speaker
at the United Armistice Day Service at
Scarborough this year.
I WANT MONEY AND
CLOTHES FOR THESE.
The Rev. R. Rose, of Lydnsy, preached
in Woolaston Parish Church on Sunday
last at the united Armistice Service, by
invitation of the rector, the Rev. S. G.
Bush, B.A.
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Mr. IL J. M, Bull, satiety steward of
the Central Church, Bishop Auckland,
The Much mod be friendly. Please
send • gift for this ministry to
REV. J. E. GILBERT,
Sr. GEORGE'S HALL, OLD KENT RD,
LONDON, S,E. 1
THE METHODIST LEADER.
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
THE LATE REV. IL GARDEN.
From the Rev. 3. Buskin.
Being in large measure one of the
spiritual children of Henry Carden, I
must acknowledge my. debt to one of
the great ministers God has given to our
Church. When a youth of eighteen, I
came under his influence at Great
Thornton-street, Hull, and can never
forg, his apostolic ministry. His pulpit
utterances were marked bya sincere
passion for souls. During a period of
evangelistic services I accompanied him
to some appointments. He was steeped
in the spirit of prayer, praying as we
walked the streets, and when the time
came to deliver the appeal, he was like'
Stephen, " full of faith of the Holy
Ghost." His whole being seemed keyed
up to the purpose of winning souls.
Converts were expected and they were
many. He induced me to give the
address one Friday night at his Bibleclass, and straightway marked me down
for the ministry. It would be of
interest to know how many he led
into the ministry. One of my ',apple.
memorLs is of a visit paid with him to
his mother at Chalfont St. Giles.
Saintly Puritans were in his ancestry.
After my entering the ministry in 1898
we only met on rare occasions, but the
memory of those early days was always
with us. In an article to the LEADER,
written a few months ago, he made a
gracious reference to the religious
character of my father. Fully consecrated to Christ he sowed beside
all waters. Capable as an administrator, conscientious as a pastor, shrewd
and energetic in business, earnest and
faithful as a preacher, warm-hearted
and loyal as a friend, he gave full proof
of his ministry and endures in lives made
better by contact with his Christian
personality.
EVANGELISM AT. OGMORE.
A successful ten-days' mission has been
concluded at Bethel Church, preceded by
to week of prayer. Mr. Joseph Massey,
Wesleyan missioner, Swansea and Cardiff District, conducted the mission, by
the esteemed courtesy of the Wesleyan
Home Mission Committee. Wesley
Church, Ogmore, united with Bethel in
this evangelistic effort, a happy promise
for coming days of united Methodism.
Favourite choruses were sung, and were
a means of great blessing. The Scripture
expositions helped to the understanding
of Bible truths. Scriptural holiness w.
made plain in an appeal to seek fuller
discipleship. A number of definite decisions were made, and some backsliders
renewed their pledge to Christ. On
Saturday a memorable witness meeting
was held. Many witnessed wife have
never done so before in public ; it recalled
the great Welsh Revival. At the concluding meeting Mr. Massey gave the
story of his conversion and call to the
work of God. It was a time of blessing.
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CHRISTMAS
COMPETITION
There are many good, authentic
STORIES OF THE OLD
PREACHERS
to be found in various parts of the
denomination, handed on by oral
In the year 1878 the Rev. IL Carden tradition, which are too good to lose.
responded to the unanimous invitation of
Northampton Primitive Methodists to We invite our readers to send in
come and lead them in a forward move- stories which they know and can
ment, projected by the late Rev. Jesse vouch for. The story must be told
Ashworth. The old saint could plan and
devise, but the execution of the task itself as briefly as possible. Each entry must
req uired strength and energy, tz, young be a single story, but more than one
Carden and his saintly wife came into our
midst. Asa preacher he was a workman entry may be sent in, so long as each
that needed not to be ashamed, rightly entry is accompanied by a coupon
dividing the word of truth, but to the - cut from a current issue of the Leader.
writer his wonderful power in prayer
stands out as a blessed memory. Henry
Carden knew his way to the throne of
We offer
grace, and never stumbled on his way
SIX BOOK PRIZES
thither ; he was a prince of Israel ; he
had power with God and prevailed. His
for the six best stories sent in.
youth and courage were of the highest
order; he endured as seeing Him Who is Write your story neatly on a single
invisible, and now that he has passed on
sheet
of paper, one side only, leaving
his work abides. He built better than he
knew. The spirit of loving sacrifice and margins tort and left, and address to
progress which he preached and profited THE EDITOR, The Methodist Leader,
is still with us, and it shown in the rich
provision made for our poor in the Metho- 17 Farringdon Street, E.C.4. Mark
dist Homes and in the beautiful church the envelope "Story Competition."
in Park-avenue; also in the young life No postcards.
that fills our churches, and in the splendid ministry of our men of today. There g Last date entries can be received
are only a few of us left who gave a welNovember 22nd.
come to Henry Carden aitrl his wife id
the year 1878, but to at his memory is
fragrant, and the very-'mention of his
Aol.
name is as ointment poured Meth.
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From Mr. T. W. Britten.
CUMBERWORTH RE-OPENING.
BRADFORD PEACE PAGEANT.
M. M. M.
A MOTHER IN ISRAEL.
land Birthday Party.
Reading (London Street).
The first initiation service- of this
newly-formed branch of the League of
Comradeship was held on Friday,
October 91st, 1930. About twenty
members of the Friar-street branch
attended the ceremony to welcome and
sponsor the initiates. An excellent
;upper was served, after which the
Chaplain (the Rev. W. T. Holey)
delivered a stirring address on " The
challenge of the hour and how to meet
it." The initiation ceremony foNowed.
The Rev. Walter Bradshaw, r ewlyappointed chaplain to our Friar-street
branch, was the first to be initiated,
followed by Mr. E. Hewkin, the chairman, and twelve members of the Londonstreet branch. The evening from
beginning to end was very impressive,
and each one realised the true spirit of
comradeship. In this movement we
have undoubtedly to great opportunity of
rallying the menfolk, who are in and
about our churches. Let us not lose this
opportunity of securing for our Church
the Orengra and help, these men could
provide.
A happy event took place at our
Haswell-terrace Church (Co. Durham)
when the members provided a party its
honour of the 82nd birthday of their oldest member, Mrs. Elizabeth Mather, of
An enjoyable musical
Haswell Moor.
programme was given by Miss E. Hamilton (Wheatley Hill), Mrs. Stainthorpe
(Haswell), Messrs. J.
• Hall and Snaith
(Sherburn Ilill), while musical items were
given on the organ by Mr. W. J. Kellett
(Shatton Colliery). Mr. M. F. Stephenson, of Whotley Hill, presided, supported by the Rev. John Dyson (circuit
minister). The company Were entertained to supper, prior to which a birth-
Rothwell.
A very successful Men's Meeting has
been formed at our Rothwell Church,
with an average attendance of 35. Already
the Meeting has earned the title " Men's
Bright Three Hours." Whilst the three
may be an exaggeration, the brightness
of the Meeting is fully justified. Combining the constitution of the League of
Comradeship and the Fireside Meeting,
with community singing, address, discussion, refreshments, free and easy, the
Friday night meeting is eagerly awaited.
At the opening meeting the chairman,
Mr. J. R. V. Parminter, spoke on " God
Wants Better Men." Subsequent topics
have included "Having to Point of View,"
" Health Service," " The League of
Nations," " Sunday Games " (in the
form of Parliamentary debate). One
meeting was addressed by a university
student, a member of the Meeting, who
had spot his vacation with the Civil
Service Volontaire in France, on the
1,,,ro.n
rkkoLthsactagawnihsoatiln: instr eRnej:,
umen tal
in the formation of the Meeting, is
chaplain.
After being thwoughly renovated and
Ourpeople of the Bradford Second
decorated the Cumberworth Church
Circuit gathered at Great Horton on
(Alford Circuit), was reopened.
November 5th, the Rev. J. Grahamcon- November 6th, 7th and 8th, to witnessducting the services., Mrs. H. Impey repeat performances of the beautiful
opened the door. Mr. H. Hodgson pre- Peace Pageant given in the Eastbrook
sided over the sacred concert the even- Hall last Conference. Scholars and
ing, the artistes being Messrs: T. and R. teachers gave themselves gladly to the
Hodgson and F. Walsha-f, and Misses task 9f preparation, under the tuition of
E. Chatterton and V. Holg.n. Tea Misses N. Mitchell, R. Johnson, M.
was provided by the Cumberworth Bestvick, 'E. Peace, M. Lightowler, and
ladies. This is the seventh church out Mr. T. Hall. The Spirit of Peace was
of the eight in the circuit to be renovated very effectively represented by Miss
and reopened without extra debt during Phyllis Holdsworth, Master R. Bramwell
'as herald, Mr. E. L. Bennett at aft
the ministry of the present minister.
organ. The chairmen for the three evenings were Mr. R. Fletcher, J.P., Mr. L.
The
Pastimes, Hobbies and Sports for. Boys, Frankland, and Mr. N. Tharp.
by G. Gibbard Jackson, Is. ; Pastimes, pageant is a delightful and instructive re-.
Hobbies add Sports for GieLs, by Mabel presentation of the ideal of peace in variN. Gibber'. 85. (Same, Tow).
ous aspects Of life, concluding with a
, Old Fundamentals in Modern light. review of the Church's contribution to
By W. McAdam Eccles, M.Sc., Lord., world peace. Special credit is due to Mr.
W21E. 119bley, the general organiser. '
pig.es,,(st.k.eu, 2s. Bdi) _
Blackpool.
A Men's Fireside Meeting has been
commenced at Egerton-road, Blackpool.
The first meeting was held on October
30th, at the home of the President, Mr.
J. Sidebotham, Mrs. Sidebotham generously providing supper. Twenty-one
were present, and a programme for fortnightly meetings was arranged.
The
second meeting was held at th
the Manse,
when a debate took place on the Govern.
mintBill for raising the age for compulsory education.
Mrs. Tubb kindly
provided refreshments. Great interest
is being taken in the venture, and the
men have arranged for a Men's Sunday
to be held on November 30th. The topic
for the next meeting is " Methodist
Union."
a' MRS. MATHER
day cake was presented to Mrs. Mather
from the members of the church. The
cake was lighted by 82 candles.
Although Mrs. Mather's attendante at
Haswell-terrace is now somewhat interrupted by her advancing years, she often
attends the Haswell Moor Church, nearer
her home, which is over a mile distant.
In former years she was a well-known
figure as she plodded this distance, over
moor and along country road, summer
and winter, several times a week, to
attend the church that she loves. Sho
is a prominent member of the Aged
People's Choir at Haswell Moor, and is
always to be seen with the party. For
her faithfulness to her church, her kindly
word and cheery smile, she is held ht
high esteem by all who know her. She is
a mother M her church, and the young
people, of the church look up to her as
such.
THE GOSPEL IN SONG.
Mr. Tom Holland and family visited
Stafford-street Church, Walsall, N OV C171.
Mr.' Holland has been
ber 8th-10th.
coming to Walsall Mr many years. These
re eagerly' anticipated and greatly
visits a
enjoyed. Walsall is a place of inspiring
memories for Mr. Holland. It was at
Walsall he began his independent ministry as a singing evangelist. Some of the
converts of those days are serving their
respective churches to-day in various
activities. Mr. Holland furds the late
GOLDEN WEDDING.
description of a preacher as
Dr. Jowett's description
Commercial-road,Granam,
th
have " an evangelist with to message which is
been celebrating the golden wedding of almost a song, full of •sweetness and of
Mr. and Mrs. Milts Hardy, who have light, the speech of a wooer, laden with
been members of or Church for 55 and tenderness, and bright with the promise
50 years respectively.
A special effort of gladsome days." He has abounding
was arranged for the trust funds of the faith in the power of the Gospel; deep
church, and a fine request programme emotions are stiried by his song, and in
was given by well-known artistes. Con- all he is out to win men for God. This
gratulations were given by various people is the greatest joy of this talented family.
s. Each member plays his or her part, and
s
r eiprnes
ner
enta
prtentoefd ttho eshcehli.:rch,arrar,, dhoMterss
to choice selection of solos, duets and
the well wishes of the church in the form trios is rendered with rare effect. The
of a week-end case and a walking-slick. range and power of Mn.Holland's own
A very kind and thoughtful action was - voice after these years of service are truly,
the advent of the Mayor and. Mayoress of marvellous.
Grantham, who left another function
Messrs. W. Savage, C. Harbridge,
they were attending for a few moments
A: 'J. Walters and J. W. Jones (Halesto congratu'ate Mr. and Mrs. Hardy.
chairmen at
service
They were received with loud applause owen) rendered
the
various gatherings. Mr. Holland do.
The
.Mayoress
from the crowded' room.
livered excellent addresses on Sunday,
before loving presented to Mrs. Hardy'
supported
by his
g,
morning
and
evenin
a tastefully bound book containing the
and Mrs. Wray, who rennames of the people, present that evening. son, Matthew,
dered solos at each service. The'Rev.
Featherstone expressed thanks to all conDream Days, by Kenneth Grahame, tributors to the success of the week-end.
family will
7s. Nil.; The Boole of Howlers, by H. The "neat Visit
Et eagerly antkIpAted.'
Coil Hunt, Is. dd. (John
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882
THE METHODIST LEADER.
REJOICINGS IN ESSEX.
Grays, Diamond Jubilee.
Sixty years ago the little society that
cotheld their services in a two
tage in Bond-street, Grays, were inspired
by the late Rev. Thomas Owen to build
a more worthy house of worship, and in
October, 1870, the present New-road
Church was erected. To celebrate the
diamond jubilee special services and a
bazaar have been held between October
26th and November 10th. On Saturday,
October 25th, a re-union At Horne "
was held in the schoolroom, when three
veterans of the church and school, Messrs.
F. Jopson, W. Eves and W. Hall, gave
reminiscent addresses. Mr. George Turp,
circuit steward 25 years ago, presided.
On the Sunday the Rev. W. Curry,
who left the circuit in July last, preached
to large congregations. The morning service was the first " civic " service ever
held in the town. Headed by the Temperance Silver Prize Band, contingents of St.
John Ambulance Brigade, Scouts, Guides,
firemen, besides the chairman and membersof the Grays U.D.C., marched to the
church, which was crowded to the doors.
The chairman of the Council read the
lesson, and Mr. Curry gave a masterly
address on the spiritual interpretation of
On the following Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday the jubilee bazaar was
held. On the Wednesday the Rev. E. G.
French presided, in the absence of the
local M.P., who later sent an apology and
a cheque. Miss Mitchell, a prominent
Anglican, declared the bazaar open. On
Thursday Mr. G. T. Vero, J.P., prospective Liberal candidate, presided, and
Mrs. Pearson (Baptist) opened the sale.
Saturday was children's day. Miss
Cooper presided and her mother received
the purses of the scholars, who gave a
display tinder the leadership of Miss.
Hall and Mason and Mr. W. Staggs. On
the second Sunday the Rev. Percy Ford
(Chalfont St. Giles) returned to his old
pulpit. On the last Sunday the Rev. E.
French preached, and the local
G.
Friendly Societies paraded at the morning
service.
The final rally was held in the church
on Armistice Eve. Mr. F. Jopson, who
is 78, and joined the church 65 years ago,
presided- He asked the large audience
to stand in memory of the late Rev.
Henry Carden, during whose ministry
Mr. Jopson joined the church. Greetings
from all old ministers still living were
read by the circuit steward. The Rev.
W. H. Lawson, of Chatham, gave a challenging address on " Retrospect and
Prospect." An attractive Souvenir Handbook, prepared by Mr. F. A. Bridge, gave
a brief history of the church, and appealed for 11,000 shillings tor urgent repairs to the church. Much enthusiasm
was evoked when the Trust Treasurer,
Mr. D. J. Hawkcs, stated that 4,000 shillings had been received after paying all
expenses. The fund is being kept open
until the end of the year, in the hope of
Miss Harrell
completing the scheme.
and Mr. S. Hempstead were the a.ornplished soloists. The Rev. E. G. French
thanked everybody who had worked and
given to sacrificially. The. Jubilee Secretary, Mr. E. J. Littlechild, end Miss
Porter responded. The Doxology, lustily
sung, brought the celebrations to a close.
Church Bazaar.
A very successful Carnival has just
been held et Greenhill. Littleborough,
Mr. E. B. Clegg, J.P., performing the
opening ceremony, with Councillor J. H.
Cryer in the chair. Miss Hilda Akroyd
contributed a solo. On the second day,
the Carnival was re-opened by Mr. John
O'Hey, the chair being taken by Mr.
E. C. Sykes. Miss D. Fielder was the
soloist. Concerts were given each evening, and a varied display of useful and
fancy articles were offered for sale. The
Rev. James Foster introduced the chairman each evening. Mr. G. E. Jackson,
Mr. W. Parker, with Mr. P. Dowden
treasurer, made splendid arrangements.
The ladies worked assiduously, and the
effort proved an unqualified success, just
over £100 being raised.
By Underground, by Algernon Blackwood, Is. 9d.; Turn Again Tales, by
Laurence Housman, 7s. 6d. (Basil Black-
well).,
Is the Tide Coming In?
A YOUNGER MINISTER'S IMPRESSION.
At some of the sea-girt gateways to our
island it is only possible for liners to land
their passengers when high tide has filed
the channels of bays and rivers. Then,
borne swiftly by a friendly incoming tide,
they can make the harbour and discharge
their human cargo of men who .me from
far-off lands to increase our wealth by
doing business with us, and unload their
precious freights which go to feed and
clothe us and add to our happiness. What
a parable for these days when one of our
most earnest prayers is "God send us
men"; when we are to hungry spiritually, and our garments of righteousness
have waxed old, and the note of rapture
is but faint in our songs I Only as they
are borne on the incoming tide of a great
revival can we hope to greet the men of
the new age who will lead our modern
Israel through the wilderness; only on the
surging bosom of a mighty returning sea
can come the precious gems that will relieve our poverty and the food that will
satisfy our hungwing on..
We have tried too long to feed the
people from half-filled store-houses.
ft
has been the five barley loaves and two
small fishes without the miracle of the
Great Provider; we have bad only the
cruse of oil and the barrel of meal without
an Elijah to make the store .cure with
his benediction. We need the.return of
the prophet and the coming of the Master
into our midst. But are we ready? Or
are the channels silted up as well as the
tide low?
The watchers of the sea can never fix
a definite time for the turn of the tide.
There is no minute when we say, "Look,
the tide has turned!" Unseen, but Inevitably, the labouring surges turn again
home. In the preface to his recently published life of George Whitefield, the Rev.
A D. Belden, B.D., dares to assert that
"the time is ripe for the greatest religious
revival of history." He affirms that the
people and the Church are ready. If that
is so, "where is the promise of His coming?" In past revivals we have waited
for the anointing of an individual — a
Luther, a Wesley, or a Whitefield—who
has challenged his age almost alone, and
from whom has come, humanly speaking, the great quickening impulse. Are
we to wait in our era for Elijah to return ? Must we stifle our dreams and lull
our noble purposes to sleep till ONE errar
goes "over the top"? Why not let the
whole line advance?
The Youth movement has caught us
R.T.S. MAGAZINES.
In the November Great Thoughts
(R.T.S., Is.) the Rt. Hon. J. R. Clynes
is the study in the " Climbing the
Ladder " series. Astronomy figures in
articles on Kepler and " The Magic of
the Moon "; poetry in an interview with
Prof. La.ell. Abercrombie, and topography in an account of Buenos Aires
and one of Nottinghamshire ("The Lure
" British
of the English Counties ").
&lima' Life," " The Art of Study," and
" French Painters of the 19th Century,"
are among other items in an excellently
varied number.
The Sunday at Horne for November
(R.T.S. Is.), is of special interest for an
interview with Dr. C. Ryder Smith on
the place of women in the Church. Mr.
Harry Cooper writes on Claremont, the
great social adventure of London
Congregationalism.
Other articles include " St. George's Chapel," "Children
and International Friendship," " Is
Superstition
Unchristian?"
and
" Snobbery and Snobs." A particularly
useful number.
Fay Inchfawn contributes poetry and
prose to The Woman's Magazine for
November (R.T.S., la.). The new sport
of gliding, holiday-making in M.aggio,
and the opening chapter of a new serial
by Mary Bradford Whiting, " The
Heart of a Firefly," with other fiction,
domestic and needlework no., etc.,
contribute to maintaining the quality of
this popular magazine.
Great Italian Short Stories, edited by
Decio Palmetto, Bs. 6d.; Alcyone, by
Eden Phillpotts, 6s. (Ernest Berm.)
In recent years the
since the war.
women of our church have banded themselves together to do amazing things. The
Methodist Men's Movement has gripped
and inspired us, and our young people are
making ready with determination in their
Christian Endeavour movement for the
grand attack in their fast approaching
year of Jubilee. Moreover, in the Universities and Colleges of our country,
"group movements," similar in spirit to
that recently reported from South Africa,
have begun. In Cambridge University
and in several Free Church Colleges, including our own Hartley College, groups
of men, after much heart-searching, have
committed themselves to the cause of the
great awakening by an unqualified selfsurrender. The "Hartley" group came
to the definite conclusion that something
must happen, and must happen soon,
and the whole spirit of the College is
aglow with anticipation of the thrill and
abandon of stirring days ahead.
Methodist Union will soon be here.
Unless it is preceded or inaugurated by
a revival, it will lose much of its farce
and will leave us a church with a big
body but a very weak h... We are
not, as a Roman Catholic leader has deelated, "creeping together to keep ourThat Almighty Proviselves warm"!
dence whose hand has led us down the
rough paths of history, is drawing us
together and teaching at the deep meaning of Fellowship, in order that the whole
line may advance. May not the arousal
come as effectively to-day through Movements as it .me in the past through men?
Our people are standing alert, eager,
waiting. Our Church is throbbing with
a passionate desire. The masses have
seen the cruel impotence of their idols
and are waiting for "the flaming or His
Advent feet." Among us are thousands,
waiting, hungering, and thirsting on the
shore, for the tide that rises with the
dawn to bring their vessel of hope and
deliverance.
"Watchman, what of the night?"—
"The morning corneal I"
Out of the darkness of night
The world rolls into light.
It is day-break everywhere!
Everywhere there Is an increasing awareness of the presence of the Great Leader
in our midst. The tide is lifting I We are
ready I Let the whole line advance I
C. T. R. HASWELL.
DIAMOND JUBILEE BAZAAR.
Primitive Methodism in Loftus was
established by John Branfoot in 1821, and
our present commodious church, which
is the third erected, was opened in 1870.
To commemorate the diamond jubilee
and pay for some recent improvements a
grand bazaar was held in the Co-operative Hall on November 12th. The hall
was beasitifufly decorated, and the stalls
well furnished by willing workers, ably
led by the minister's wife. The Rev. J.
Toyn presided, supported by Lady
Starner, Mrs. Toyn, Mrs. Fenby (Darlington), Coun. J. Turnbull (circuit
steward) and Mrs. Turnbull, the. Revs. J.
Bell and T. C. Booth (Cong.).
Lady
Starner, in opening the bazaar, said her
husband, Sir Charles Starner, was taken
by his parents to Loftus, when quite a
little boy, and he regarded Loftus as his
native place. She was glad to hear that
in spite of removals on account of trade
depression they had still a band of devoted and will jg workers. Miss Marian
Harrop, who is in the fifth generation of
Primitive Methodists, presented a lovely
bouquet to Lady Starmer. Lady Starner
also cut a large birthday cake provided
by Mrs. Harrop, sea., and family, and
the sale of slices from this realised £4.
At the close the Rev. J. Toyn, in thanking' all helpers, announced the day's total
as £140, and the Doxology was sung with
heartfelt gratitude.
•
Norwich. — The Women's Auxiliary
Mrs.
met at Brixton on Wednesday.
Balls presided. Rev. I. Cousin read the
missionary letter, and Mrs. Dyball gave
the address.
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
VICE-PRESIDENT AT ST. ANNES.
Large congregations attended the
successful church anniversary services at
St. Annes-on-Sea. Mr. Charles Wass,
J.P., of Birkenhead, Vice-President of
the Conference, preached morning and
evening on the first Sunday, and presided
over a musical service in the afternoon.
The Vico-President, who may always be
fully relied upon to sustain the credit of
his Church on any representative
occasion, delivered messages that were
mach appreciated. The following
Wednesday an American tea, organised
by the ladies, was held in the school, after
which Rev. F. J. Pope (Wesleyan) gave a
most interesting and enjoyable lecture on
Hymnology and Hynes Tunes through
the Centuries." Mr. T. S. Riley
presided. On the second Sunday a
special Armistice service was conducted
in the morning by the Revs. D. Cooke,
W. D. Judson and G. Armitage. In the
afternoon recitals were given by Miss
Elsie Bicheno, of Kettering (daughter of
the first minister of the church), who is
always warmly welcomed at St. Annex.
Mrs. John Wood presided. In the evening David Grayson's " The Friendly
Road " was most effectively •endered.
On the following Mond•y Miss Bicheno
gave " The Lady with the Lamp " and
other sketches. Solos were sung by Mr.
Selwyn Dyson, a well-known Blackpool
tenor, Miss Evelyn Taylor being the
accompanist. Collectione, £60.
ESSEX DIAMOND WEDDING.
A happy family gathering took place at
Little London, near Fincbingfield, Essex,
when Mr. and Mrs. George Wiffen
celebrated their diamond wedding
anniversary. They were married at
Cornish Hall End Church, on November
12th, 1870, and have lived together in the
hamlet of Little London all their married
life. Both are devout and toying
Christians, and Mr. Wiffen has been a
steward of our chapel since its opening
30 or 40 years ago. They have two sons,
Mr. John Wiffen lives at Little London,
Mr. Samuel Wiffen is a steward at our
Hall-street Church, Chelmsford. There
are four grandsons, all connected with
Primitive Methodism Percy is the superintendent of our Harwich Sunday-school;
George is secretary of the Chelmsford
and Braintree Circuit and trust treasurer
at Hall-street; Albert has been at Hartley College over two years, and is now at
the Manchester University; and Victor is
choir secretary and a teacher at Hall.
street. These are two little great-grandchildren. During the day many friends,
including several ministers, made congratulatory calls at the ce,tage. A
message of congratulation was received
from their Majesties the King and Queen,
and one from the Lord of the Manor.
The happy pair were the recipients of
many presents.
fairly good
Weie
ffeinn
next month. Mrs. Wiffen still does
needlework without the aid of glasses.
They are greatly esteemed in the neighbourhood.
In Memoriam.
Mr. Wm. Belsbaw.
The death occurred at Auton Stile,
Bearpark, Durham, on Wednesday,
November 5th, of Mr. William Belshaw,
who for over 40 years has been connected with the Bearpark Society in the
Durham Circuit, for along period holding the ,position of treasurer
The
service prior to the interment was held
in the Bearpark Church, when the large
congregation_ testified to the respect and
affection in which Mr. Belshaw was
held. The Rev. J. Henderdon, assisted
by Rev. R. V. Horn, conducted the
service, and spoke of the sincere
Christian character of the deceased, and
of the warm affection in which he had
always been held. Mr. Belshaw I.ves
a widow, who has been a true helpmate,
and given many years of service to the
Bearpark Church. The family of eight
sons and four daughters, all of whom
have passed through the Bearpark
Sunday School, gathered at the funeral
to pay a last tribute to a devoted husband
and loving father.
The Mon Who Made Gold. By Hilaire
Bell.. (J. W. Arrowsmith, 7s. 6(1.)
THE METHODIST
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
MARGARET HARWOOD'S COLUMN.
R. T. S. has been very kind to this
column once again, and I don't think I
am going to obey her request that I
should not mention her kindness. It is
just another example of th_ spirit I told
you of last week. I am only going to
quote one sentence from her letter, because she says it Is private, but this I
must give : " Do you know, I am simply
revelling In the fact that I am helping."
That is the spirit that animates the people
who spend hours writing out efforts that
I can pass on to other churches. Now
do you see if only we could get even more
and more people moved by that same
spirit, of what use this column might be
to the Church. I'm not grumbling; it
would ill become es to do that. But I've
no time for that sort of content that
makes one sit down and aey," I've done
what I could." We haven't done what
we could. I know that the people who
write to me are serving their Church
through this column more than they will
ever know; more, I believe, than even
know. But we can do more service yet,
to send me every effort that you ever
heard of, and help somebody else.
to devote to reading along religious and
scientific lines; It does depend on how
close we have grown to the Master we
say we serve. If we have absorbed His
spirit Into ours, then we know what Is
essential and what is secondary.
In this bundle sent by R. T. S. is a
lovely poem that would make a delightful
recitation for an Intelligent child about
fourteen or over.
It is called " Ina.
much," and is a Christmas legend. There
are also suggestions for items for a children's concert. These I could lend. I do
as much copying as I possibly can—of
efforts, etc.—to send out, but some things
are beyond my capacity. I can only lend
them; otherwise I should never do anything but copy. When you borrow anything to copy, will you return it as soon
as possible, please?
The monk went to do his work of
service, and when he had done it all
faithfully he returned to his cell.
The
vision was still there, and the monk
" Comprehended all the meaning, When
the blessed vision said, 'Had'st thou
stayed, I must have fled.. " We shall lose
the vision if we neglect service, even for
prayer. Christ thought more of service
than of keeping the Sabbath according
to Jewish law, and we must put service
before formalities.
So let the people
who, like " Margaret," have no time for
anything but service, take heart. They
are doing the essential thing, and God's
blessing is with them.
The next letter I opened is from "Margaret
(Carlisle).
The day the letter
came I was thinking of her. It Is extraordinary, by the way, or some people
would think it is, howoften that happens.
I mean, of course, in the case of correspondents whom I have come to know
well, and who are my friends.
This correspondent's life has been full
of worry and trouble since she last wrote
to me. The long illness of her husband,
aged and infirm parents to be tended,
and now a neighbour who has no relations has gone Into a maternity home,
and "Margo." is caring for her family.
Lots of women would have considered
that they had enough to do, but " Margaret's " letter ends like this : " I am
trying to carry out the Master's saying' Inasmuch.' "
(Strange that the one
letter should contain a poem of that title
and the neat should end with the same
word.) Then, speaking of a problem that
I dealt with here some time ago, " Margaret " says: " I shall write you about
that when I have time to think."
There is enough here to make me write
several column.
Some weeks ago a
correspondent (a man) said to me: "Your
sorrowing women haven't time to worry
over problems."
He might have said
" Your serving women."
Now I don't think God will ever ask ue
whether we solved the problem of where
we shall go after death, or Just how the
universe was made, or Just exactly how
we interpret every word of the Bible, but
He will ask as If we served our fellows.
He won't blame an for an Intellectual
mistake, but He will blame as for lacking this love that results in servict.
Christ loved men as much that He
thought them worth dying for; we must
love them so moth that we simply cannot help living for them. Other things
matter, but they are secondary.
I am personally deeply Interested in the
problems that gather round us so thickly.
I am always ready to read the thoughts
of great men concerning these things, but
compared with men like Huxley and
Lodge most of us are uneducated. They
are seekers after truth; we follow Tar
after. But the great thing to be remembered Is that we do know what we ought
to do. Christ has told on in such simple
words that the uneducated can understand. The trouble Is not that we cannot underethnd Christ's commands; His
Mendel command that we love one
another Is easy to comprehend, but so
terribly difficult to carry out. The spirit
that breathes in these two letters I have
quoted does not depend on how much
knowledge we have, or how much time
Longfellow understood Christ's teaching when he wrote that legend of his
about the monk. Kneeling in his cell at
prayer, the monk was in a blissful state
of religious fervour, and he saw the
vision or Christ. But just as the vision
appeared, a bell tolled loudly.
It was
the bell calling the monk to give out
bread to the poor who thronged at the
monastery gate.
Deep distress and hesitation,
Mir led with his adoration.
Should he go, or should he stay?
Should he leave the poor to wait
Hungry at the convent gate
Till the vision passed away?
Then a voice within his breast
Whispered, audibly and clear,
" Do thy duty that is best
Leave unto the Lord the rest."
I read a terrible story this week of a
woman who had a " best carpet." It
was down in the only .army room in the
house, so she drew down the blinds in
that room to save the carpet, and made
her children live in the sunless 'part of
the house.
Then, when her children
died, she was heartbroken. It is the
same story over again, the putting of
secondary things first, the inability to see
what is essential and what Is not. Life
can go on without carp., but it cannot
go on without sunlight. Many women
are dm same about curtains. They keep
their windows closed to keep the curtains
clean. We can live without curtains, we
shall die, or at lead we shall become
ill, without fresh air.
Clean, dainty,
pretty curtains do matter, but they do not
matter MOST and FIRST. Do let us
see to it that in every department of life
we think about essentials and give them
their right place.
E. G. S. has sent me an account of
their married lathe' effort, by which
they made £15 10s. She says that they
sold toffee made from that recipe that
was sent to me, "our folk think it
delicious," and she encloses a copy of an
amusing c:roirus (not the music) which
the ladies sang. The middle verse goes
like this:—
Our husbands are racking their brains
to find
An effort more perfect--at least to their
mind
Than we, thjirpossard-rtinlzizes
oad:voinori
Could
I that be pleased to pass on these
verses to anybody who would like to use
them for a similar effort.
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Na letters will be printed which are not accompanied by the writer's name and
address.
THE FIVE MINUTES' INTERVAL.
A Suggestion.
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Stn,—May a humble and obscure seeker
render his acknowledgment of thanks to
you for the section in the current Litho.,
The Five Minutes' Interval "?
May 1 respectfully suggest to our Book
Room, or other enterprising publisher,
that the whole piece, set out in best type,
with illuminated text if thought well, but
not so as to spoil its clearness and directness, and printed on a well-finished and
perhaps varnished card, might make a
fitting part of the equipment of bedroom,
prayer chamber or study in thousands of
our homes. If such a production were
available at a reasonable price numbers
of our circuit stewards weukl be happy
to make a present of a copy to their
And a stronger pulse
fellow officers.
should beat in many a church and Quarterly Meeting.—Yours gratefully,
X.
YOUTH AND THE CHURCH.
SIR,—A sentence in the article by Rev.
H. Leggate on the subj. " Are We
Drugging Youth " furnishes the answer.
It is, " We teach in class and from pulpit
as gods," and he riattly takes the responsibility when he states, " I blame not
them, but ourselves." Is it not correct
to state that the drugging process has
taken place during recent years, particularly during the war period, when the
youth of our nation was definitely taught
that it was right to kill and be killed; to
display by deed a spirit of revenge, and
to violate the sacredness of human life on
an unprecedented scale? Let our ministers say whether they have any heart.archings on this question, and whether
they would be just as prepared to tear
Christ's Sermon en the Mount to shreds
again shoold the occasion arise. Youth
to-day finds it impossible to reconcile such
cla
sherlthe
wrietliorC
ek.
riust's teachan acntn:irf vbillr
to
ing,
any organisation which inculcates such
principles.
The writer would suggest a solution
along these lines: Firstly, the Church
must give a definite mandate on the quesdon of participation in war, and firmly
declare that a Christian will not take up
arms under any circumstances. It must
universally recognise the Fatherhood of
God and the Brotherhood of Man, and by
its teaching propagate such an atmosphere that will make War an impossibiiky.
Youth will then find in the Church itself
a venue for the effective expression of the
brotherly instincts within him, and willingly respond to its appeal.
Secondly, there should be within the
Church a " sounding board " for our
young people, whereby their opinions and
desires can be collected and collated. For
this purpose there is nothing better than
a discussion circle, free and open, with
goodwill as the keynote. Youth will then
be able to tell as what it thinks, and the
Church wilt be equipped to act accordingly. The matter is one requiring careful thought and guidance, and immediate
action. A " dictatorship " in religious
thinking will not be tolerated by the
youth of our present time.—Yours, etc.,
A. P. Perm.
Aspatria, Cumberland.
CLAPTON'S APPEAL.
Stn, We are seriously held up in our
social ministries just now owing to lack
of funds. The past week has been one
of the most distressing we have personally experienced for many a long day,
A long list of poor and ailing folk are
longing and pining for the warmth,
comfort and company of a cheery fire,
and many of these lonely folk are cis.
appointed that we have not been able to
begin our distribution of coals in early
November, as in many previous years,
In addition we have to listen to stories
of reel anguish from individuals who
never dreamed that they would ever find
themselves in the dire plight of destituSuddenly and
tion they are now in.
unexpectedly, owing to the collapse of
their firms, they have lost their sources
of income. They can't even claim the
dole. Several of them are from cultured
refined and Christian homes, hence to go
and ask for poor law relief—which seems
inevitable in a soy short time—is torture
amounting almost to writhing for them
even to contemplate. We have felt
compelled to help several of these,
although our social fund is practically
non-existent. Our colleague and Sister
of the People could add considerably to
''hey, tog have
the foregoing cases.
passed through many a time of heartache as they have visited homes of semidestitution and consequent almost hope.
less gloom. It will be an immense relief
if a few of your readers will forward
donations SO that home-fires may begin
to burn, and food may be placed upon
hare tables. A few prompt responses
will be gratefully received and acknow,
!edged by
Rev. J. K. ELLWOOD.
65, Elderfield-road,
Clapton, London, E.5,
A WARNING,
Sie,—May I be allowed to warn my
friends of the plausible solicitations of a
very amiable person, using various emus
and varied methods to obtain financial
help, ostensibly for our Mission, but
really and truly for himself? If donors,
small or large, would take the precaution
of crossing all cheques or postal orders
with the name of the Mission is would
prevent most, if not all, cases of such
" false pretences."—Yours, etc.,
SAM. Rowrav,
Punch Almanac for 1991 (1s.) is sure of
its welcome. It is as good as ever. A
central double-page colour design by
Reynolds depicts Mr. Punch entertaining
his artists' models. Other colour illustrations include George Morrow's " Little
Ancient Britons who Discovered where
Father Kept the Woad," and a series of
nine pictures by Ghilchik, "One Course,
One Frock." In the black-and-white
section J. H. Dowd provides a series of
pictures called " Genii who would Shine
in any Sphere." The literal), portion in..
eludes a clever and entertaining extravaganza by " Evoe " about the "Royal and
Awful Golf-Course of Garnboogia," and
a delightful sketchy musical comedy in
three thrilling acts, " The Girl in the
Clock Tower," by " A. P. H."
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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, IN MEMORIAM.
Notice. of Births. Marriages, Forthcoming
Marriages. Deaths and Thanks Returned. must
FarrIngdon.etreet. E C.4
reach the Olibie,
by Tuesday morning Prepaid terms. 30 words
.d under, 2.4 6d.. each additional el. words
Or lima bet Reports of Marriages and Memoirs
are Insert. free, but they must be teem
Panted by a preuaid advertisomona
IN MEMORIAM.
.mos
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ra,oar wreev.:1
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life immortal"
JONES.-WIlliam Arthur A.11.00.. beloved
son of Rev. and Mrs.. Alfred Jon., late
mins.master at "Elm11,1d" College; organis t
it,New Jersey.andd ritual hPresbvtorlan
ri.1,°iegwr.
1971.
November
t4u,de.Cdtadnes). 433. Princes hardens. clan.
LATRAM.-In tenderest memory of our dear
.Tnci
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glIkarilTa
EBUOrATNIg:09=1/erltrtrlitli
1929. age 14 y.re. "Got takes our loved
Mrs. ellis C Booinson 016e Lily Lail.). 4.
Chatsworth Avenue. Bishop Auckland, a
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daughter.
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DEATHS.
Marla Latham, of Orrell. 'ho entered the
BELHOW.-At 12. Victor Terrace, Anion Sato,
Homeland" November 19th 1929. We Menk
the
odn ,Noir,emier f5114 William,
Aelebawl
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dearly 'love d
aged Y14 'gra. 91.1,nest:fronnts
RODRON.- Prthe memory of Ernest Weatherstone Robson. 135 P.A.. B.E.F., killed in
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action before Cambral. November 24th 1917.
uband. of Sarah Cartr, In his 7.d year.
entered the "higher life'
"a P.B.
Rofirigtqlt4irtiEt. at'
De.GRBX.-Mrs. N. A. Drewry, whose ,.,,lee
to
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and seleue worker alike'. Church, School.
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Organist and Trust Secretary•
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REV. TOM SYKES
LOUTH
Nov. 22nd-Dee. 1st, 1930.
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SCARBOROUGH I.. St. John's En.. Fa,
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MINISTERIAL CHANGES
AND ENGAGEMENTS.
Changes in 1931.
iggeyefor
BfLOr
South Yorke Mission,
Changes in 193E
'
Rev. T. McLoughlin, from Whitchnrch, after
Hpmber
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EngegeMents, 1931-32
11.
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Irritnr.r".
In Memoriam.
Mrs. E. B. Drewry.
Holme - Moor Church, Pociclington
Circuit, has suffered an almost irreparable loss in the passing of Mrs.
Drewry, better known as " Miss E.
Thirsk." She was an invaluable worker.
As Sunday-school secretary, C.E. secretary, organist and trust secretary, she
did a great and valuable work. What a
mighty influence she wielded among the
young folk in the school and C.E. The
writer well remembers with what
enthusiasm Mrs. Drewry worked for
funds for the eredion of a new school
and suffered, alike with him, a terrible
blow when that ideal was frustrated.
Nor were her labours confined to her
little Bethel, which was so dear to her,
the whole circuit and district was her
A local preacher of
field of service.
high standing and representative of the
circuit on the District Sunday-school
Training Committees. The ministers
and local preachers alike will miss an Invaluable friend. Her home was always
open to friends. Her memory will
be a treasured one to many,
H. W. R.
REV. BERT COULBECK'S
ENGAGEMENTS-
GREAT THORNTON ST. (HULL)
November 15t1-24th, 1930.
Mrs. Sarah Sculpher.
On November 6th Mrs. Sarah Sculpher
passed to the "higher life."
Born at
Rough. 77 years ago, she was closely
linked with our Church all her life, and
found. spheres of usefulness in both school
and church. For over 50 years, with her
late husband, Mi. J. T. Sculpher, she
gladly served the interests of our Zion.
For the last 113 years she took part in the
work of Dereham-road Church, Norwich. Quiet of manner, of gracious disposition, given to hospitality, in affliction
as patient as she was brave, she had an
unwavering faith in Christ her Lord.
Prior to the interment in the Norwich
Cemetery, a service was held in Dereham.
road Church, conducted by Rev. J.
Soathali. The Rev. T. H. Barlow, of
Leiceste-, an old friend, paid a tender
tribute to our sister's life and devotion.
One son and four daughters gratefully
revere the life and example of a noble
mother.
Mrs. Dye.
We regret to announce the death on
Sunday, November 2nd, of Mrs. Edith
Dye, of West New., King's Lynn
Circuit. Mrs. Dye, who was Of years of
age, had spent all her life in her native
village and was a lifelong Primitive
Methodist. For many years her borne
was used by the society for worship, and
later a part of it was converted into a
chapel at the expense of the royal estate
at Sandringham. Mrs. Dye had been a
colleotor for missionary purposes for 50
years, and altogether collected upwards
of E100 in the little village in which she
Hoed. Her passing Is a great loss to our
small society at West Newton. The
mortal remains war, laid to rest in West
Newton Churchyard on Thursday last,
and the fueneral was attesided by many
who desired tic. show a Fait mark o(
respect,
NOVEMBER 20,
1930.
RAPHAEL TUCK'S ART SERVICE.
"The firm of Raphael 'Tuck and Sons is
one bf the oldest established of art publishers, end. year after ythr it holds the
forefront by sheer excellence.
Messrs.
Tuck's preductions for the corning Christmas season offer a wide and varied range.
No better quality or choice of Christmas
cards will be found anywhere.
For a
number of years the firm has • had the
honour of producing the Royal Christmas
cards, with permission to reproduce them
for the use of the public. His Majesty's
card this year depicts a sailing ship of
1660, the Loyal London. The Queen and
Prineess Mary favour lovely, garden
scenes; the Prince of Wales has o sea
subject, " Hudson Sails the Atlantk,"
and the Duke and Duchess of York an
old stage-coach. These may be obtained
in varying style and quality from 4s. to
48s. a dozen. A novel style of boxed card
is " Milady's Handkerchief," an actual
dainty handkerchief being cunningly
arranged on a printed figure (20s. per
dozen). There are many beautiful series
ranging fro. Bs. 'per dozen to Els. per
gross. Over 600 designs of autograph
stationery at similar prices, and a large
variety of their tasteful postcards, including miniature gramophone records, will
meet other preferences.
Calendars of all kinds offer tempting
choice. The "Oil Fa.im Panels " (6d.
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meets a taste for humour. Block calendars from ls. upwards suit all tastes.
For those who favour a more distinctive
present the artistic gift-boxes of "Lacette"
doyleys and paper " serviettes, ranging
from Is. to 6s., can be recommended. For
the tiny tot there are rag books, and
lonely colour books (Or those a bit older;
while for a special friend there is a selection of original signed proof etchings
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TEACHERS' HELPS FOR 1931.
The Concise Guides far 1931, now
ready, maintain their excellent quality
under the expert editorship of Mr., Ernest
The " Primary," ' InterH. Hayes.
mediate " nod .• Junior and. International " volumes are all. published at
3s. dd. net in limp cloth, and 4s. 6d. cloth
boards. As usual, there are some useful
maps and informative illustrations., The
standpoint of these guides is always
The Notes on the Scripture
modern.
Lessons (9s. 13d. and 4s. 6d.), edited by
Mr. J. Eaton Feasey, are usually rather
more conservative. They insist, for instance, on making the '• extension "
Icy ons on modern Christian characteth
suLs.liary to the Bible story, but the
Biblical ComMent is usually good. Notes
on the Morning Lessons (2s. 6d.) is edited
by the Rev. C. F. Hunter, B.A., Ind
gives simple bith useful outlines.
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
REVIVAL AT GARRIGILL.
881
Sunday School Lesson.
Mr. R. S. Bakewell, the -sunshine
evangelist of. Spennymoor, Durham, 'hot Amon : Herdsman and Prophet.
concluded a twelve-days' mission in our Antos 1: I, 2; 3: 1.8; 7 I 10 17. Nov. 30.
Garrigill Church, Alston Circuit; CumBy Rev. W. E. Ferndale.
berland. From the opening service oh
Scene I. The Teton Shepherd has a
October 25th the workers realised the
need of sanctification: Each night the vision. Six miles 'south of Bethlehem
gospel of song, of love and redeeming and twelve miles south of. Jerusalem is
grace, fearlessly prethhed, became the Tekoa, perched high, nearly 9,000 feet
From that high
talk of the village and the adjoining vil- above the sea level.
lages. Some who attended night after ridge there stretches to the Dead Sea, 18
night Were these who seldom enter a miles distant, a wild region, of which the
former
part
was
'crown
as the Wilderchurch. On the Saturday evening, when
Mr. Bakewell gave his " Life Story," the ness of Tekoa. be this solitary district
church was well filled, and for ninety of poor vegetation and prowling beasts
John
the
Baptist
mused
and Jesus was
minutes the congregation listened attentively to the story of his transformation. tempted. But the time of our present
Mr. J. Hill, of Nenthead, was in the story is long before that era. The first
chair. One of the outstanding services scene may be dated about 766 B.C. One
was on November 4th, when Mr. Bake- day a flock of desert sheep was 1.1 out
well preached from "The iron did swim." by their owner, Amos, away to their
Many a time previHe stressed the change wrought in life scanty pasturage.
when God and Jesus are taken into ously had he performed the same duty,
account, and 23 young people volunteered but never had he been visited with such
an
experience
as
now.
For on this day
for Christ. On the last night of the mission 10 more young people decided, ant God gave the shepherd a vision of
In the stillness of
previous to the Into service a youth went national destiny.
to the house where the preacher was seclusion there was vividly borne in upon
the keen conviction that the kingdom
having tea and asked to be pointed to him
of Israel was rotten ripe for retribution.
Jesus. Wesleyan friends joined whole- So sodden with sin was the State that
heartedly in support of the services-a already he could ilea- the thunder of
happy augury for Methodist Union. impending doom. As a lion roars before
Many Christian people have been inspired springing upon its prey, so could he
to greater service for the Kingdom, and catch the sound of Jehovah's voice issumany prayers will follow the missioner ing orders for coming calamity. Now, it
in his work.
must be emphasised that Amos had this
vision at a time when the land of lane'
seemed full of tokens of prosperity.
Riches abounded no that men could Use
in ivory houses (3: 15) and indulge in
continual feasting (6 14). Amos, however,
showed prophetic insight in that
Mr. G. R. Bolam and
he penetrated both./ the surface.
The
Miss Rhoda Wilkes. wealth was ill-gotten and the pleasures
A pretty wedding ceremony was held were debasing. A nation may seem well
in the Seghill Church, Seaton Delay. to do and yet be putrid. The test is not
Circuit, on Wednesday, November 6th, Are men satisfied? but Is God pleased?
between Mr. G. R. Bolam, only son of
"Scene II. Preaching to the Populace.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Bolam, of Ashington, What had been burnt in upon the
and Miss Rhoda Wilkes, daughter of conscience of Amos he was irresistibly
Mrs. J. Wilkes, of Seghill. Rev. J. W. constrained to announce. And he does
Collingwood officiated. Both families are not first approach the king, Jeroboam,
active workers in their respective but he appeals directly to the people.
churches, and are highly esteemed by a Elijah had sought out Ahab to reproach
wide circle of friends. The bridesmaids him, but 'Amos is not thinking merely of
were Misses Josephine and Margaret individuals, even if monarchs. He
Wilkes, sisters of the bride, and Miss believed that the nation as a whole was
Elsie Pringle, who was thcompanied by about to incur doom, and so he addressed
Master John Brown. Mr. John Gleghorn himself tq the masses. The message
served as best man and Mr. Walter Scott which was to shatter their self-oomas grooms-man.
The bride, who' was pLacency was that though they above all
charmingly attired in chenelle georgette, nations had been honoured by God, yet
was given away by Mr. E. Richardson, that did not confer on them immunity
an old friend of the family. The service from punishment if they sinned.
It
was choral, Mr. Wm. Telford presiding rather made their chastisement the surer.
at the organ. A reception was afterwards They Who sin against light must feel the
held at the home of the bride's parent. lash. In the prophet's mind, .use and
The happy pair, who were the recipients effect link together sin and punishment.
of many useful presents, left Later for As surely as no two men are found
their home at Ashington.
together in the desert unless by previous
appointment, as surely as a trained ear
knows from the lion's satisfied growl
that it has taken its prey, as surely as
Annuals and Books for Young Folks.
the war trumpet spreads alarm in the
The annuals are corning in as a sign city, on surely does Jehovah's revelation
of the approach of Christmas. Messrs. of dthro 'a a prophet betoken what is
Nelson provide a goodly array. Their absolutely bound to happen.
In the
Jolly Book for Boys and its companion, Market Place at some fair or festival,
Jolly Book for Girls, with the Chummy crowds would listen to these words with
'Book for the smaller people (3s. 6d. net consternation.
each) are wonderful budgets of value,
Scene III. The King's Chaplain
calculated to delight the heart of any Intervenes.
In Chapter VII. we find
youngster. They contain many tales of Amos at Bethel, where the king had his
school and adventure, and the last-named court and where the chief sanctuary (or
of fairies and wonders, and 'ire well- royal chapel, as we should say) of the
illustrated • in colour and black-and- northern kingdom of Isrvel, was located.
white. The Children's Treasury (2.s. 6d.) Against a religion that was used as a
offers a medley of entertainment in- prose cloak by the immoral, Amosmakesstern
and verse, with some useful things' as pr.est. The sanctuaries shall be laid
well, for the thirty-second year.
The waste. The monarchy, too, is now
Boys' All-Round Book (6s.) is a 'fat included in the impending national
volume of fiction, sports articles, true &thither, for God had said " I will rise
tales of adventure, .0., by good writers: against the house of Jeroboam with the
From the National Sunday School Union sword " (7 : 9).
At this, Amaziah, the
Come the annual volume of Young king's chaplain, reports the words to the
England (the list), with fire stories, king, as treason, and he himself bids the
Every Girl's prophet of Judah to go back out of Israel
articles and plates (6s.).
Annual (33."011.) mode Matter of equal to his own province and earn his living
quality for girls; and The Child's Own by preaching there. But Amos retorts
(Zs.), 'a bright volume 'for the tots. that he is no professional, paid speak.;
Messrs. Ward Lock's tasteful publica- he makes his livelihood by woolgrowing.
tions include The Big CosyCoriier Rely, For seeking to gag God's messenger,
Book (2s. 61.), with bold illustration/I Amasish is to be punished by a terrible
and stories in' One large .print, and Little fate extending also to his own family, in
Red'Riding Hoed (1s.) one of the 'clever the national downfall. A muzzling order
title " Follow the Dots " books 'which is no way of meeting God's warnings.
give little folks' busy pencils' something Better face the issue and repent.
-Scerte. IV. The.Prophet takes up the
to do. Other books will •be; noticed in
our Chriftnias issues,
Pen. Banished' from . Israel',.., Amos
-
Marriage.
takes himself to the solitudes of. Tekoa.
Earlier prophets the Elijah had, by their
spoken word exerted instantaneous
influence. Amos had' not. But his ill
success in thee direction led him to
commit his words to writing. Apparently he was the first Hebrew prophet
to do this. This secured for his message
a permanent influence, for his words
could be read and studied in all the
coming long years. God, who dais:led
the voice, now consecrates the shepherd's
pen. Similarly 800 years later, Paul, the
apostle, shut up in prison, writes his
most inspired epistles, priceless possess
sions of the Church for ali ages. Let on
praise God for the fact that, whatever
the immediate occasion, holy men of
old wrote the Scriptures, on full of
inspiration for us. And let us pray that
among all the gifts to be used for His
glory in the present may be counted the
talent of authorship.
CHURCH BAZAARS.
A Rainbow Bazaar was -held on
Wednesday and Thursday in the
Tatham-stre. School, Sunderland. The
rooms and stalls were artistically
decorated with rainbow colours, while a
large rainbow circled in the centre,
giving a very effective appearance. The
bazaar was opened by Mrs. B. Mthllans,
the president being Mrs. William Hartley. Both are ladies belonging to the
church, and did their work splendidly,
The soloist was Miss Hilda Nicholson.
The Revs G. Tulip Scott, W. Haw and
J. M. Gunton, B.D., M.Th., were
present at the opening. The children of
the Sunday-school were the openers on
the secoth day and had been carefully
trained by Miss Scott and Miss Lydia
Robson. The purses were received by
Mrs. J. C. Morton and :soused over £12.
The bazaar was a groat success, the
grand total for the two days being £232.
Thanks to all Who had contributed to the
success of the effort was voiced by the
pastor, the Rev. G. Tulip Scott.
An Autumn Fayre took place in con,
nection with the Oakworth-road Mission,
Keighley Second Circuit, on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday. On Tuesday
the Mayor and Mayoress, Coon. Mr. and
Mrs. Berry, were the host and hostess,
while Mr. J. Crabtree, Riddl.den, presided. A concert was given by the
Steeton Wesleyan Concert Party. Mr.,
and Mrs. S. Haw received the visitors,
and Mrs. T. Tyers, Recker, occupied the
chair on Wednesday, when the mission
married ladies gave a capital concert.
The Miss. Moulding, Ingrow, served
as hostesses, with Mrs. Maurice Kendall,
Keighley, chairlady on Saturday.
An
excellent concert was given by the Girls.
Guild. The Faye was largely attended,
The proceeds, on behalf of mission
funds, amounted to £70. The ladies of
the mission contributed 246, which they
had raised by various efforts, thus
making the total proceeds £116.
A pretty and successful Chrysanthemum Bather has been held at Whitbystreet, West Hartlepool. The opening
ceremony was performed by Eleanor
Lady Furness, and presided over by
Coon. Guy Ropner, supported by
Mesdames M. H. Groves, Jeffries, Rev.
Coates (vicar of St. James.), Revs. A, F.,
Reeves, M.C. (United Methodist), C.
Finlay and P. Holmes, Mr. F. W. Taylor
and Mr. J. R. Cranthoun. en Thursday
Mr. F. W. Taylor introduced Coun. Mrs.
Wilson, as the president, and Mrs. W. J,
Watt performed, the opening ceremony.
All the ladies worked with enthusiasm.
Local artistes contributed to the harmony
of the occasion. Miss Lunnon,
A.L.C.M., acted as pianist. The
financial result, in view of the depression
in the town, was satisfactory, about 2160.,
The annual bazaar at Church-street,
Whitby, took the form of a Dutch Fair.
The schoolroom presented an animated
scene with gaily bedecked stalls and the
Dutch dresses of the stall-holders. The
bran-tub took the form of a windmill.
The bazaar was opened by the circuit
steward and his wife, Mr. and Mrs.
George Wood, and was presided over by
the Rev. 1E. Metcalfe. A solo was men.
dered by Miss 'Edith Wood, and an action
song given by the junior scholars. The
proceedings were enlivened by a concert
given by the " Bandits " Concert PaHy„
The proceeds for the day totalled £115,
Which was well in advance of the
vious year, .
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THE METHODIST LEADER:
886
Guild
Kind
of
Hearts.
THREE TIMES FAMOUS.
" Daddy, tell me what you did when
you were a little boy." " Mother, what
games did you play at when you were a
girl?" HOW we love to oh questions
like these, and to hear their answers.
And we would give much to know something about the childhood of some of our
heroes and heroines. One of my special
heroes is Albert Schweitzer (if I spell his
name Shvyt-zer, you will know how to
say it properly). He has become famous
in at least three different ways. First,
he wrote great books on theology, which
made a stir in the world of students and
scholars. Second, he boame famous as
an organist, and he hes played on the
greater organs in most cities on the
Continent. and in England. He has
written, perhaps, the best book on the
organ music of Bach. Third (and best
of all) he has become a missionary in
Central Africa, and every time he Comes
back to Europe he raises the money for
his missionary work by his organ recitals.
Do you wonder that I admire him?
This good scholar, musician, and saint,
has told us something of his boyhood,
and I thought you would like to hear
about it. What I am going to tell you
about happened at Giinsbach, Aimee,
where Albert's father was to minister.
When he was to schoolboy he used to like
to try his strength in a friendly wrestling
match with other boys. One day to boy
named George, who was bigger than
himself, offered to wresble with Albert.
This boy was supposed to be strong.,
but Albert go him down. As George
was lying on the ground he jerked out,
" Yes, if I got broth to eat twice to week,
as you do, I should be as strong as you
are I" This ups. Albert, and showed
him that he was looked upon as the
parson's son, to sprig of the gentry, who
was better off than the rest of the village
lads. He hated this, because he wanted
to be just like them, and not to bit beater
off. The sighs of the broth troubled him,
and every time he saw it steaming on the
table he remembered George's words.
.Later an, he was given an overcoat.
The tailor, who had made it out of an
old one of the pos.'s, said when fitting
it on him, " My word, Albert, now you're
to regular gentleman!" This nearly
made Albert weep, and he decided that he
would never wear that coat, because none
of the .village boys wore an overcoat.
The next Sunday morning, when he wo
to putit on for the first time, he refused,
and had his ears boxed. .It was thesame every time be was expected to. wear.
it. " What a number of times I got the
stick over this new garment I" he writes.
During the same winter.his mother
book him to Strasburg to see a relative,
and to buy him a new cap. In to big shop
he tried several on, and his mother
decided on a very handsome sailor's cap.
This he refused to accept, and at last the
shopwoman shouted at him, "Well, what
sort of a op do You want, you stupid
lad?" To which he replied, " I'll have
one like what the village boys wear."
So they sent for some .ps which they
coubd not sell, and brought a plain brown
one; and Albert went out happy I
Fe would only wear fingerless gloves,
because the village boys could only wear
that kind. On weekdays he would go
out only in wooden dogs, wearing
leather shoes only on Sundays. He was
always in trouble about this, and sometimes was punished by being shut in to
cellar. You wiN see that there was
something very fine in all this, for Albert
didn't want anything whioh other boys
couldn't possess. Albert Schweitzer still
mocks for his Master in Central Africa,
to bring many blessings to folk who have
even less than the village boys of his
youth. What are you going to make of
your life?
Your big brother.
1Vmthost D AW.
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under 14 can . compete, and all lettersmust be in by December ,9th.
Endeavour Topic.
Books that have Helped Me.
Psalm 119;.9-10, 27, 106. Nov. 30
By Rev. Ralph C. Noble.
Why do we read boolcs? There Is only
one answer. The world we live in contains much more than the self. We are
challenged continually by a bigger world
of larger interests. Through the Magic
Door, written by Conan Doyle, suggests
boolcs are friends and cc:modes in adventure.
" There stand your silent comrades waiting in their ranks," he writes;
" pass your eye down their files. Choose
your man. And then you have but to
hold your hand to him and away you go
into dreamland." The world of imagination is far vaster and more true than ile
world of common fact. No man can be
measured by his working clothes. His
mind and spirit are for ever touching
spheres whose orbits travel the far-away
spaces. Great books point out the tracks
of the stars.
Through the Afogic Door is an adventure of the mind. Whatever book throws
wide opon the portals of the realms of
gold will be a book that stimulates and
invigorates. So many people count reading a narcotic.
We should approach
literature, as Sydney Dark say, " not as
a man approaches to feather bed, but as a
man starts out on a new adventure,
armed with high courage and eager
curiosity, and dissatisfied with the limitations of his not, knowledge and experience." The adventure is varied. The
door opens in so many directions. Some
boolcs help us because they add to our
experience. The world science opens out
to us has made the telescope and the
microscope more comantic than the
magician's wand.
Where Keats and Shakespeare, for
example, act as guides, they lead us,
among other things, to know ourselves
and explore our own soul. " Their influence," said R. L. Stevenson, " is profound and silent like the influence of
nature; they mould by contact; we
drink them up like water; and are bettered, yet know not how." Dickens introduces men to their neighbours, like
any other worthy writer of fiction.
Beecher Stowc's Uncle Tom's Cabin was
ally to Abraham Lincoln in his fight
against slavery, and Charles Dickens'
Oliver Twist did as much as Lord
Shaftesbury to free the child slaves of
Victorian England.
All round us are
realms unknown; gifted men have
entered before us, and hand to us the
golden key into their new-found treasuries.
The men who hold the keys of the
treasuries do not hand them to anybody.
There are qualifications.
A book approved of greatness, as Stopford Brooke
pointed out, has a noble theme, its manner is graceful, temperate, beautiful, and
a living spirit is within it, enshrined there
by its author. Our qualification is an
appreciative mind. The taste for these
things needs to be cultivated. The way
to this kingdom is like the way to to far
higher, " Unless we become as little children."
A mind pure, teachable, and
humble will receive the keys to the halls
of light
NOVEMBER 20, 1930.
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on "Chess and its Lessons," which will
be long remembered for its high tone and
lofty conception. Miss Connie Gamble,
of Wisbech, rendered excellent solos afternoon and evening. Mr. E. Taylor also
gave to recitation. Chairman, Mr. Chas.
Organist, Mrs. A.
Taylor (Wisbech).
Kemp. The party from Wisbech was
made the more complete by the presence
of Mrs. C. Taylor.
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WHAT THE CHURCHES ARE DOING.
Aberdare.—Our church Isere has been
favoured by a visit from the Rev. C. R.
Bower, of Worcester. Mr. Bower
preached on the Sunday to good congregations, and on the Monday evening gave a
most graphic lecture on "Thomas Jackson and his work at the Whitechapel
Mission," based in the main upon his
personal experiences with Thomas Jackson in earlier days. The lecture, which
was heard by a large congregation, gave
marked satisfaction, and aroused much
interest in Thomas Jackson's work.
Ashby.—Sister Bessie, of Sheffield, was
the special visitor at the Women's Own
anniversary of the Ashby Church. In the
afternoon the choir of Centenary Church,
Scunthorpe, gave a musical service, presided over by Mrs. C. L. Barker. Sister
Bessie addressed a united service for
women on the Monday afternoon, when
the president was Mrs. G. W. Lefley. The
evening programme was presided over by
Mrs. R. Watson.
Blackpool—The annual circuit gathering was held at Werham on Wednesday.
A large company journeyed in c.haraban.
from Blackpool to listen to the Presidentdesignate, Rev. E. McLellan, who
preached in the afternoon and lectured at
night on "The Music of the Merry
Community singing preceded
Heart."
the lecture, ani.a thoroughly enjoyable
evening Was spent, Mr. R. Hogarth acting as chairman. The Werharn friends
provided a sumptuous tea. Rev. Hermon
F. Johnson voiced the thanks to all who
had helped to bring the day to such a
splendid issue.
Bromsgrove.—This church has greatly
enjoyed a visit from the Rev. Samuel
Horton. He preached on Saturday afternoon and gave his lecture, "The Wen,
worth Brothers, Joe and Rufus," in the
evening. Mr. G. R. Perks, of Stourbridge, took the chair. Sunday was a
great day. Splendid congregations
gathered and the preacher was in fine
form. Mr. Horton is rendering magnificent service to our churches.
Bury St. Edmunds.—An interesting service was held at laworth on Monday,
when Mr. S. Killingback was ordained as
a local preacher. The Revs. A. Morter
and J. Norton gave appropriate addresses,
and Messrs. G. Weston and J. Hoggett,
J.P., spoke for the local preachers. Mr.
Killingback narrated his call to the work
of preaching Books were presented him
by the ministers
Caister.—The married men of the
church held their annual rabbit and beef
pie supper on. Wednesday. evening, .Mr.
Roberts, of Somerby, presiding. A concert was given by local artistes, and the
evening concluded with a sketch by the
young ladies of the church.
CardIII.—Splendid success marked the
anniversary services at Mount Tabor
Church on Sunday and Monday, when the
whole of the services were conducted by
the ladies. The preachers on Sunday v-ere
Mrs. A. Dying and Mrs. Owen Evans,
both of whom rendered admirable service.
In the afternoon a service of song was
rendered by the Sisterhood choir, under
the leadership of Mrs. Campion Wright,
who had trained them to perfection. Mrs.
Renowden presided. Connective readings
by Mr. Bertram Jon.. On Monday
afternoon the service was conducted by
Mrs. Campion Wright, whose sermon was
an inspiration. Soloist, Miss Zoe Creswell, A.L.C.M. T. follow., at which
the members of the Sisterhood were attired as Hippies. The concert in the evening was provided by the Granr,etown
Sisterhood. Mrs. Principal Edwards,
J. P., presided over a large audience. Total
proceeds, 215.
CIllheroe.—" Ladies' Day," promoted
by the members of the "Sunshine Hour"of Mount Zion Church, was celebrated on
Sunday. Large congregations joined M
the services. Mrs. E. R. Nicholas, of
Sale, to sister of the Rev. J. E. Platt,
preached very able sermons. The musical service in the afternoon was much
enjoyed, under the presidency of Mrs. R.
Hartley.' Miss Freshwater delivered a
powerful address. All the artistes were
in fine form; organist, Miss M. Fisher,
A.R.C.M. On Thursday a musical hour
was presided over by Mrs. J. Atkinson.
A " Birthday Letter " was read from the
Bakewell " Sunshine Hour." The tea
was generously given by the president of
the " Sunshine Hour," Mrs. R. Hartley.
Ebbw Vale.—The fourth anniversary
services of the Bethel Sisterhood was conducted by Mrs. Purnell. On Sunday
afternoon a P.S.A. was held, presided over
by Miss Probert, of Beaufort. On Monday a Sisterhood rally was held. President,
Mrs. W. J. Clark. Speaker, Mrs. Davis,
of Beaufort. The Roll was called by Mrs.
Clark, and the various churches of the
circuit and town responded. The Sisterhood thrives under the presidency of Mrs.
Warns.
Plneham.—The quarterly circuit rally
was held at Magdalen on Monday and
was a time of spiritual inspiration. The
Rev. E. F. McLean (District Missionary
Secretary) was the special pr.cher and
speaker, and all who were privileged to
attend were deeply gratified. The afternoon sermon was based on Ps. 118, 25,
and the preacher ably discoursed on spiritual prosperity. After a well-attended
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•Graotham.—The men of the Creamercial-road Church provided a very fine
evening for the trust funds of the church.
The first part was a concert given by
Messrs. Ruston and Hornsby's Male
Voice Choir, the second being a supper
prepared and served by the -men, Mr. J.
Jonnson being the chairman. • The young
people also have had a most successful
evening on behalf of the circuit, when
they provided a splendid evening's entertainment.
Haworth.—The annual "At-Homes" at
Mills Hey have well maintained their value
es social- functions, and have gained for
church funds over £92. Tuesday was unmarried people's evening, with Mr. Barnard Wilson presiding. Host and hostess-,
Mr. Cyril
and Miss Dorothy Thornton. Wednesday evening was in the children's hands. Master Keith Veal presided,
and Master T, W. Eagnott opened proceedings.
The host and hostess were
Master Ernest and Miss Elsie Binns: On
the Saturday the married people were in
charge,. with Mr. W. Snowden in the
chair, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Harwood the
host and hostess. Delightful programmes
were carried through with -the very ef cient. services of Lees Coinicil School
choir, Keighley and Haworth vocalists,
Mr, E. Parkin (violinist), Oxenhope Baptist Choir ; our sketch party, and Mill Hey
Waxworks Exhibition.
Hull Second.—Successful mission services have been held at the. Lincoln-street
Church. Mr. Thos. Hodgson, of Barrowin-Furness; was' the special missioner.
Good companies gathered for all the meetings. The outsider Was not brought in,
but our own people were encouraged in
their difficult work. On Thdrsday Mr.
Hodgson delivered his lecture, "Bottles."
Mi. A. P. Smith, cireslit steward, occupied the chair. The two succeeding Sun.
days nave Men impreved evening congregations..
3tirrow.—On November 5tb the united
choirs of Jarrow and Hebburn New Town
Churches gave a brilliant rendering of
Haydn's oratorio, "The Creation." The
principals were Miss Grace Scott, Newcastle ; Mr: James Etheringten, Durham ;
and Mr. Wm. Hendry, Newcastle. Mr.
Shepherd, B.Sc., circuit steward, presided, supported by Rev. J. J. Alderson.
The large church was nearly filled by an
enthusiastic audience. .The organist, Miss
Annie Rankin, L.R.A.M., and conductor,
Mr. John-Jameson, were given a remarkThe principals were in
able reception.
great voice and richly deserved the appreciation of the audience.
.KeIghley
FIrst.—Choir
services were
•
held at the South-street Church on Sunday last. Large congregations attended
the services. The preachers were Mr. F.
Sunderland in the morning, and Mr. R.
Wilkinson evening.. Special music was
rendered by the choir. _ln the afternoon,
under the presidency of Mr. J. Drury,
Siliden,' the choir, conducted by Mr. C.
Moore, rendered the cantata, "The Love
of God." All the soloists' did well. Accompanist, Miss E. Moore. The collections amounted to £3 15s., in aid of the
choir funds.
Kirloo Lindsey.—A musical service in
aid of the treat funds was presided over
by Mr. Andrews, of Willoughton. The
artistes were Miss Harsley (Scoffer),
Miss' Price (Mmsingham), Mr. O. H.
Moore, M. and 'Mrs. E - Maw.
The
preacher was Mr. E. 'Andrew.
Riveted Fark, — The 'selioolrobm 'was
crowded -on Saturday to witness -the presintation of "A Pageant of King's Children," under the direction of Miss Nellie
Lees. The various scenes depicting Chrisreaching of children Were given with
realistic charm. Mr. Tom Holden and an
efficient, orchestra rendered delightful
music between the scenes.. Mr. Watson
of Sheffield, presented a Bible to Miss Lees
in rmognition of the skill displayed in the
production of the highly successful effort
orf- behalf of the Sunday-school. Rev. A.
Naylor 'expressed thanks to all helpers.
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Littleborough.—The annual missionary
services were held on . Sunday, and a
united meeting held at Ambley Church
withs
E. C.
git
,shse as chairman. ..
delivered by Revs. A. E. Wilkes and J.
Foster, circuit minister.
Mr. Willcox
-eierved very well as deputation The
Greenhill ladies have held their annual,
effort. The, concert was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Haylett presided.
£0 was raised
(br, the church funds. The ladies and
young .pdople at Stubley have held two -or
three very successful efforts, and are now
•
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
Linden (caledieien.roed).—Last Saturday the SundiY-school gave a splendid
concert for the Diamond Jubilee Fund. Mr.
C. L. Dunn ably presided. The Women's
Own also held a jumble sale for the Social
Fund, which is used for work amongst
the poor. The Armistice services last Sunday were very successful. The preacher
was the Rev. G. Kendall. In the afternoon, at the Brotherhood, Mr. Roberts
presided. Mr. W. G. Spicer, J.P., also
took part. The church was packed in the
evening. The Buglers of the 2nd Grenadier Guards, from the Tower, sounded the
"Last Post" and "Reveille." The exService Men paraded and a beautiful
wreath was placed on the Was Memorial.
Appropriate anthems were sung by the
choir, and a special printed order of service used.
London (Celedonian.road).—The Christian Endeavour Anniversary was a great
success. The Rev. C. A. Linnington
(President 'of the North London Union)
preached in the morning. In the afternoon Mrs. Kendall presided, when the
Junior Society gave the programme and
Mr. T. Davy was the speaker. The Rev.
G. Kendall preached in'he evening ; Mr.
Scott 'was the soloist. On Thursday Mr.
Robertson presided, and the speaker was
theRev. G. Oswald Cornish. Miss Ridgwell gave the Senior report, showing progress all round; and Miss Edna Knight
the Intermediate. During the evening
Mr. M. Sewage presented the Rev. G.
Kendall with a gold badge on behalf of
the young people and in appreciation of
his leadership. Miss Samway was the
soloist.
London (Forest Hill).—The anniversary
services at Crystal Palace-road Church,
East Dulwich, commenced with a visit
from the President of Conference, the
Rev. W. Musson Kelley, on Tuesday,
November 11th. The President preached
at 9.30 p.m. His message was a most
encouraging one. The service was followed by a tea and reception, at which
the many friends of the President who
had gathered hal an opportunity of offering- their good wishes. Greetings • were
expressed by ministers from other
churcheg.•• The public meeting was presided over by S. Alford Butt, -Esq., who
gave a most genial and wise talk. The
President gave a strong address. in which
he recalled events of life's Yesterday,
described Today, and made an appeal to
youth respecting To-morrow, An .augmented choir rendered • special music,
under the direction of Mr. • A. G. Pipe.
The anniversary services were continued
on Sunday, when the Rev. George
Tucker was the morning preacher .and
the RM. J. T. 13arkby is the evening.
The friends very much appreciated a visit
from the Rev. J. T. Barkby. The proceeds frOFTS this inspiring series of meetings exceeded £25.
London (Forest 11111).—Successful .anniversary services were held in connection
with the Central Church on November
9th, 10th, 11th. A church "At-Home" on
the Saturday, gave an opportunity .10-the
leaders of the various departments to tell
. about their work. The Sunday services
were conducted by the Rev. George
Tucker. The morning service was arranged as a "Service of Remembrance,"
at. which .there was a full parade of
Scouts and Guides. At the close of the
evening worship the choir, under „the
direction. of Miss L, M. Sharp, L.R.A„M.,
A.R.C.M., rendered a number of wellselMted-musicalitems. A Public Thanksgiving 114eviiig was field on Monday es-ening, under the, presidency of M, J. H.
Morten, ,who was for several years a
vahle. Official of Central. Church.
The
general secretary, the Rev. Jacob Walton,
gave a charming and effective address on
"The
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The anni, F6ur• TeMperaenfs."
versary preceedi exceeded £55.
London '(Tooting).—Churelt Annniversary. Preacher, Rev. F. G. Saville. At
the communion service six young. people
were received info the membership of the
church. On the Monday evening a social
gathering was held. Refreshments were
provided and served by the ladies. Musical
items were rendered by the choir, and a
,heart-to-beast talk on matters pertaining
to the church was given by.the Rev. F. G.
Saville.
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Peterborough Second.—Nappy and sea
cessful gatherings have been 'held at Cob'dm-street Church. The first was. the
'effort of the church .section, which took
the form of an "At-Home" and concert,
Opened by Miss Hartley, of Fiction
Towers, with Mrs.. Craig as president.
The "bags" were opened during -the even-
ing, and the result was- over £57. The
Young People's effort took the farm of a
fruit tea, followed by an excellent rendering of "The Homely House of Blackpool."
Their bags realised over £57, Mrs. Abbatt,
of Finchley, and Miss Robinson, of Ealing,
served splendidly as presidents.
These
events were immediately followed by the
Church Anniversary, when Rev. G. Standing, D.S.O., served as preacher and
spealcer. There were very large congreThe total
gations at all the services.
result was over £125. At each gathering
the Rev. A. Goodacre voiced his thanks
to all helpers.
PockilLgton.—The round of Harvest
Festivals on the station have proved highly
successful. Grand total, £117 lls.
For
this splendid total the circuit is again indebted to the senior steward for generous
contributions. Good service was rendered
by Rev. F. G. Wade and the lay agent,
Mr. B. S. Milsom.
Sneakers Messrs.
J. E. Pearson, H. 'Munch, Coun. H. E.
Stebbins, J.P., W. Walker, J. Richard
son, and G. Dixon, who occupied the
chair or addressed the meetings; and by
Mr. Tom Smile, who conducted all the
sales.
Scarboroogh.—The Chapel- Anniversary
services at St. John's-road- -Church were
The services on the
Mealy successful.
first Sunday were conducted by the Filey
Fishermen, whose attractive singing and
earnest appeals made a deep impression.
On the second Sunday the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. A. C. Williman, and the
day was rich with blessing. Mrs. S. L.
Townsend, of Derby, was the special
soloist and was much appreciated. The
choir of the Jubilee Church gave a short
cantata at the close of the evening's service, Mr. J. L. Gill presiding. The public
meeting was addressed by the Revs. J. E.
Mattinson, B.D. (Wesleyan) and A. C.
Williman, under the presidency of Mr. R.
Davison. The proceeds amounted to over
£57.
Sentrby Brook.—The C.E. Anniversary
services were conducted by Mr. H.
rent (Howsham).
In the afternoon a
P.S.A. was held, when Mr. F. Taylor presided, and a splendid programme was
rendered by local artistes. The Monday
meeting took the form of a C.E. Rally in
the Brigg Church, when the Roll Call was
conducted by Rev. Wharton Ion (Waddingham), the chairman being Mr. A.
Lancaster and the speaker Rev. J. W.
Fryer (Brigg).
Scotter.—The Sunday-school Anniversary services were conducted by Mr.
Drayton, Mr. H. Butler, A.L.C.M., being
the organist. A very fine programme was
given by the children, who also gave a
concert on the Monday evening,
Seecombe.—Most impressive Remembrance Day services were held on November 9th. There waS S crowded church.
;The choir rendered suitable music, and
Rev. R. M. Rutter preached a masterly
sermon on "Journey's End."
Shildon.—Coundon Gate C.E. anniversary services were conducted on the
Soloist,
Sunday by Mr. M. 13urieig,h.
Mr. N.
Mr. S. Robson, of Ferryhill.
James presided at the Rally on the Monday, when thirteen societies responded to
the Roll Call. Rev. J. Kirkby, Bishop
Auckland, was the speaker, and Mr. Bennett, Auckland Park, the soloist.
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Stanningley.—The Rev, Wm. Younger,
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Church on Thursday, November 6th,
preaching in the afternoon and lecturing
in the evening before good congregations.
The subject of lecture was "Has Christianity a Message - of Physical Healing."
Mr. Herbert Hewitt presided. The visits
or Mr. Younger are eagerly anticipated
and much appreciated.
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The Sunday services
were conducted by Miss A. Beswick. After
the evening service a sacred concert was
given by the Brunswick •Wesleyan Choir,
Mrs. A_ Bryan serving as chairman. A
great rally was held on Monday, when
representatives of 18 meetings shared the
inspiration of a fine meeting, over which
Mrs. Smithson presided.
Sister Mabel
(Darlington) gave a most beautiful address, and Madam C. .Hughes rendered
solos. Rev. T. Harper, M.C., conducted
the Roll Call. On Thursday "An Autumn
Fair" was held in the schoolroom, when
many members of the. Women's Own provided various stalls and served afternoon
tea. Mrs. Swales was the president, and
the fair was opened by MTS. G. J. Lane.
In the evening the annual "At-Home"
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Bridges, and a very good musical programme was given under the direction of
Miss Jacques, A.L.C.M. The total proceeds of the anniversary was nearly £50.
Stockport FIrst.-The men of Edgeleyroad Church held their annual Effort on
Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday many
friends were entertained to tea, after
which a concert was given by the Men's
Concert Party. Chairman, Mr. R.
Soutar. The services on Sunday were
conducted by Mr. Norman Upright, B.A.
In the afternoon Mr. Forme rendered two
beautiful solos, and Mr. N. Upright addressed a large gathering of young people.
Mr. W. Beverley occupied the chair.
Watton.—The married ladies' effort for
the New Building Fund was held on
Thursday.
TOR was followed by the
draining dry of "The Wishing Well," A
concert, given by the married ladies and
presided over by Mrs. Shreeve, occupied
the rest of the evening. A coffee supper
followed. The effort was a great success
and realised about £15 Us.
WItney.-On Sunday Sister Grace, of
St. George's Hall, London, greatly stirred
the hearts of her hearers with her searching sermons morning and evening. At
7.30 p.m. a musical programme was provided, under the presidency of Mrs. W. E.
Lead. On Monday, Mrs. A. T. Hawtin
presided at the lecture on "Sisters' Work
in the Slums," given by Sister Grace.
On Thursday a social evening was spent
in the Red Triangle _Hut, Mrs. Gillians
presiding.
Women's Missionary Work.
Alford.-The meeting of the W.M.A.
was held at Sutton-on-Sea on Thursday,
Mrs. J. Graham presiding.
Rev. J.
Graham led the devotions. Miss Abbott
read the missionary letter Miss Chatterton sang two beautiful solos, accompanied
by Miss Dobson. Miss M. Woddin gave
a stirring report of her visit to the United
Conference at Swanwicic. It being the
"Annual Pound Day," the stall was
again well patronised.
Bournemouth.-The meeting of the
W.M.A. was held in the Ensbury Park
Church,. under the presidency of Mrs.
A. E. Reavley.
The missionary letter
was read by the secretary. Miss Mary
Medley rendered too beautiful solos. Mrs.
Soutar, an ex-missionary of the S.A., gave
a most illuminating address on the difficulty of the work in South America, and
also spoke of their West African stations.
Tea was served by the Ensbury Park
ladies. Proceeds £2 9s.
Brigg.—The monthly Auxiliary was
held at I lebaldstow on Wednesday,
representatives being present from
Sea wby, Brigg, Barnetby, Snitterby,
Broughton, and North Kelsey.
An excellent address was given by Mrs. F. Barnard, of Snitterby. Mrs. Fryer, of Brigg,
resided, and a solo was well rendered
by Mrs. Beedham. Mrs. Bonnet was the
organist. The missionary letter was read
by Miss Cool:. The proceeds amounted
to £1 9s. 3d.
Bristol Fourth.-The monthly meeting
was held at Clow-es Church, under the
presidency of Mrs. J. Recd.
The letter
was read by Mrs. Fred Howard, and solos
rendered. Mrs. Hopkinson gave a very
Interesting address.
Cheadle.-The monthly meeting of the
branch was held at Kingsley. Mrs. Clowes
presided. The letter was read by Mrs.
Forrester. The soloist was Rev. J. W.
Homer. A splendid address was given by
Miss Ida Shaw. The collection realised
£1 2s. 3d.
Clayton West,-The Branch meeting
was held at Skelmanthorpe, presided over
by Mrs. Wood. Miss Robertshaw gave
a recitation, "A Wooden Cross," and the
missionary letter was read by Mrs. C.
Booth. An inspiring address was given
by the Rev. E. Goldthorpe. Mrs. Robertshaw presided at the organ.
Drillield.-The monthly meeting of the
Auxiliary was held at George-street on
Tuesday. Mrs. Ramsay presided over a
representative gathering. Mrs. Reynolds
read the lesson, Mrs. Pickering the letter,
and Mrs. Marsh was the soloist. An interesting and instructive address was given
by Pastor Rendall.
Durham.-The monthly meeting of the
W.M.A. was held at Nevilles Cross. Mr.
T. W. Bevan presided. The missionary
letter was read by Miss Trotter and two
beautiful solos rendered by Mrs. Hindmarsh.
Mrs., T. H. Burnett gave an
interesting outline of the work of the
Wesleyan Women's Missionary Auxiliary.
Ellesmere.-A number of ladies from
the Oswestry and Ellesmere Circuits accepted the kind invitation of Rev. J. W.
and Mrs. Waddell to meet them to consider the formation of a branch of the
W.M.A. in the Ellesmere Circuit.
Mrs.
Holland presided, and Mrs. R. Brown led
the devotions. An interesting address was
given by Mrs. Tudor.
Mrs. Betts was
unable to be present, but Mrs. Denny
NOVEMBER
deputised bra her behalf. Mrs. Wellings
delighted the audience with her singing.
Miss Brown read the missionary letter. A
Branch was formed with Mts. Waddell as
president. Thanks were given to Mrs.
Waddell and Mrs. Phillips for the generous
tea provided. Collection, including donation from Mrs. Betts, realised £2 Bs.
lialllat.-The monthly Auxiliary meeting was held at Ebenezer Church on Wednesday. Mrs. Yearsley presided, and Miss
Ramsden contributed two very well rendered solos. Rev. L. 0. Egerton took for
his address, "Dr. Albert Schweitzer,
Medical Missionary."
litlderslIeld.-The W.M.A. monthly
meeting was held at Northumberlandstreet Chapel on Monday, presided over
by Mrs. Winterburn. The missionary
letter was read by Mrs. Jessop. Rev. C. P.
Groves, M.A., B.D., gave a most instructive and interesting address on "The
African Mother as a Teather." The collection realised £2 Hs. 3d.
KeIghley Second.-There was a splendid W.M.A. gathering In the Morton
Banks Church on Wednesday, when Mrs.
H. Lambert presided. Mrs. E. Scott read
the missionary letter, and Mrs. S. Waterhouse contributed a solo, with Mrs. J.
Waterhouse at the piano. The Rev. J. R.
Quint gave an interesting address. The
officers were re-elected for the ensuing
year.
Leeds.—The monthly meeting of the
Leeds City Branch took place at Cardigan-road Church ; president, Mrs. Gow.
Miss Stead gave a most interesting address on her experiences whilst "Bushing." Mrs. Archer read the missionary
letter, and Mrs. Normington sang two
solos, accompanied by Mr. H. Walmsley.
Mrs. Banham's missionary basket was
well patronised. The financial result was
about £8.
Martham.-The monthly meeting was
held at Potter-Heigham, Mrs. Pitcher
presiding, supported by Mrs. Hill and
Mrs. S. Turner.
The missionary letter
was read by Mrs. Bacon. Recitation by
Miss Mears. An admirable address by
Mrs. L. C. Wright, district secretary;
organist, Mrs. Playford.
Collection for
Missionary Fund, £1 2s. 6d.
North Shlelds.-The South-end Branch
held its "Annual Missionary Basket" in
the Y.M.C.A., North Shields. Rev. I. C.
Sutcliffe opened the proceedings and called
upon Mrs. H. Pratt (District President)
to preside. In a few well-chosen remarks
Mrs. Pratt encouraged the local branch to
continue its efforts on behalf of Missions.
Mrs. Ridley, Newcastle-on-Tyne, declared
the sale open, and gave a charming address. The soloist was Mrs. Costigan and
41930.
the elqcutionist Miss Bossy Percy. Tea
was served by the North Shields ladles.
Special thanks were accorded to Mrs. H.
Taylor and Mrs. J. C. Sutcliffe, for good
work done by them
Ryde, I. 01 W.—The Ryde Branch held
its monthly meeting on Wednesday, when
Mrs. Cowie presided over a large gathering. Mrs. Diamond was the soloist, and
Mrs. Dixon gave a charmingly descriptive
address on her missionary experiences in
South Africa.
Sennthorpe.—The monthly meeting of
the W.M.A. was held on Monday at the
Centenary Church, Mrs. Pittwood presiding. The devotions were led by Rev. W.
Bilbrough. The Rev. W. be gave an
interesting address, which was greatly en.
joyed ; as was also the solo tendered by
Mrs. Aitken. Accompanist, Miss Olive
Jackson.
ShUdon.-The -yearly effort took the
form of o Faith Bazaar, which was opened
by Mrs. Lonsdale. Mrs. W. W. Potts
presided. A faith tea followed. In the
evening the members gave a successful
production of the pageant, "Born in West
Africa." Producer, Mrs. W. Duffield;
conductor, Mrs. G. W. King ; accompanist, Mrs. S.' McCutcheon.
SlIsden.-A well-attended meeting of the
W.M.A. was held on Tuesday, with Mrs.
Pattinson as president. Mrs. C T Fletcher gave a most interesting report of her
visit to the Swanwick Conference. Rev J.
Pattinson led the devotions, and Mrs.
Harold Newton sang a beautiful solo.
The Secretary read the missionary letter.
Southampten.—The monthly meeting
W. held at Northam. The speaker was
Mrs. A. W. Forfeitt, who, drawing from
her experience of 30 years spent in Africa,
gave a most illuminating address. Members of the Northam Sisterhood rendered
musical items. Proceeds of meeting and
tea, £1 170.
Seolhead.on.Sea.—The Branch meeting was held at Branksome-road, presided
over. by Mrs. H. Field. Mrs. Smith spoke
on her work among the natives of
Demerara, and gave strilcing examples of
the effect of Christianity among those
peoples. The missionary letter was read
by Mrs. V. Taylor, and two solos were
contributed by Mrs. Lomax. The collection amounted to £1 Bs. 0d.
Wakefield RM.—The Auxiliary meeting was held at Stanley Lane End
Church, Mrs. Brownlow presiding. Mrs.
Roby read the Scriptures. Mrs. Waller
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