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THE PERIL OF
THE GOVERNMENT.
By Arthur T. Guttery.
The Government is guilty of a great folly in its treatment of national education. It is blind to the gravity
of a crisis that threatens its very life. The patience
of Free Churchmen is being exhausted; their faith is
strained to breaking point, and their hopes of redress
and reform in the near future are sacrificed in a
manner that is ungrateful. Multitudes of Nonconformists feel that their sacred cause of educational
freedom and progress is in danger of being betrayed.
There may not be actual revolt against the Government, but there is arising a distrust that has a
rational basis in bitter experience, and when Nonconformists doubt the Government, when they no longer
fight its battles in the passion of a great faith, its
doom is sealed. When Free Churchmen were angry
not all the powers of privilege could keep a Tory
Government alive, and when Free Churchmen are
suspicious a Liberal Government cannot live. Our
shrewdest politicians know this, and yet Cabinet
Ministers act as if Nonconformilts were busybodies,
who could be easily placated or safely ignored. It
is high time that political folly of this kind came to
an end.
No thoughtful man will assert that there are no
grounds for discontent. The National Liberal
Federation, at its annual meetings, almost ignored
the question of education ; politicians regard its intrusion as an impertinence ; the " Daily News," in its
Parliamentary forecast for 1912, forgets the question ;
even the " British Weekly," in its diagnosis of the
state of Liberalism, has little to say on the subject,
and the members of Parliament who rush into its
columns by invitation, almost entirely ignore the
grievances inflicted upon our children. The Archbishop of Canterbury believes the battle is indefinitely
postponed. Mr. Runciman sneers at the discord of
the sectarian orchestra ; he need not have had his ears
offended if he had refused to recognise any but the
civic ideal. Mr. Asquith gives no promise for this
year, and seeks to placate a deputation with vague
generalities that are as sand in the teeth of earnest
men. We have had four Education Ministers in
six years, and no one believes that the appointment
of Mr. Pease carries with it the promise of early and
determined action. No enemy would be cruel enough
to charge the new Minister of Education with restless
energy. The " Christian World " has never wavered
in its convictions, but it despairs of more than a
sectional treatment of the question this year.
It is said the programme for 1912 is overcrowded
already. That appears to be true, but the Government is responsible for its own bill of fare, and it is
to be blamed that it has not only robbed education
of its priority, but has pushed it out of sight. It is
true that we are proud of the Government, apart from
its Foreign Policy, which is a betrayal of Liberalism;
it is true that we helped in its battle with the Lords,
but it should be remembered that we threw ourselves
into that campaign, not from motives of pique or
prejudice against the aristocracy, but that, when its
veto had gone, we might have an open road to educa-
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THE PRIIVIITIVQ METHODIST LEADER.
Lionel freedom and equality. The way is clear, and
we do well to be angry if the Government does not
move forward to the goal that has been approved by
the national verdict. It is true the Government has
attempted three Education Bills, but all of them were
vitiated by compromises that were said to be necessary, in view of the hostility of the House of Lords.
That necessity no longer exists, and the Government
should give us a Bill in which its followers can put a
whole-hearted faith. Mr. Birrell's Bill involved surrender to Rome, Mr. McKenna's Bill was submission
to b;ireaucracy, and Mr. Runciman's Bill spelt subjection to the Church of England. Such proposals
mu%t not be revived now that the House of Lords is
divestedbf fatal power. The next Bill can be simple,
it may be short, and should be framed entirely in the
interests of the State, the citizen, and his child.
The Government is pledged to two immediate tasks
of great magnitude—Home Rule and the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church of England
in Wales. They will tax the faith and fortitude of
the Liber11 Party, for they will provoke bitter and
even riotous opposition, and if victory is to be won
it can only be through the enthusiastic co-operation
of English Nonconformists. Such co-operation may
be lost if educational reform be delayed.
The
Government has created many enemies by its splendid
measures of social reform ; it cannot rely upon a
campaign by the Labour Party, for it is concerned
more with economic issues than with the Irish or
Church questions. Freedom for Ireland and religious
equality, for Wales will Lave to be won by the Free
Churchmen of town and village, and it is political
madness to alienate them by delaying just measures
of reform on which they have set their heart, and to
which the Government is pledged by the most solemn
instincts of gratitude and honour. If we are to see
anything done in this Parliament it must be assured
this year. We are told that in this Parliament there
is a majority of denominationalists.
That may be
doubted as far as national education is concerned,
but all will admit that the key of the position lies with
the Irish grolip. We may regret it, but we must
admit the fact. We do not forget that the intolerable
Act of 1902 was passed by Irish votes, and we feel
that if ever it is to be induced to undo that wrong it
must be before Home Rule is granted and not afterwards. The bargain must be struck while the Liberal
Government has in its hands the boon the Irish Party
must win if it is to justify its existence. Mr. John
Redmond has expressed already a diplomatic repentance for the Act of 1902 ; that repentance must declare
itself in the lobbies, and is more likely to be practical
before Home Rule is granted. This does not suggest
any unworthy motives to the Irish Party; it is an
acknowledgment of naked facts. After Home Rule
is a fact the Irish group will be open to influences
which they can best resist when Home Rule is in the
making. To come to terms now will guard Irish
virtue and safeguard English freedom. The Government must open its eyes to the fact that English Noncanformits cannot feel enthusiastic for Home Rule
while the priest remains supreme in thousands of
English schools. The same principle holds with
regard to the Welsh question. It is righteous, it is
overdue; even Nonconformity is pledged to it. The
writer does all he can for so sacred a cause, but Passive
Resisters, wearied with prolonged losses and hope
deferred cannot be expected to put enthusiasm intc
the fight for Wales as long as their goods are being
despoiled and they see no hope of redress. The
Government can only secure its programme by the
strength of Nonconformists, but to embitter them
is to commit political suicide.
If it should be impossible to carry a full measure
this year we do demand tlfat the Government should
make a pronouncement of the main principles on
which its next Bill will be framed. To those prin.eir les the Irish Party should be committed in the most
solemn and public manner, and the Bill should be th.
first business of the session of 1913, and the Government should pledge all its resources to carry the Bill
into law during the lifetime of the present Parliament. That is our minimum demand; it will spell
some self-sacrifice on our part, but if it is refused or
ignored there will be aroused an anger that will hurl
the Government into ruin. The Government should
give its pledge before the meetings of the National
Free Churci Council at Cheltenham. It should do
this for its own sake, or it may expect a condemnation which its friends have been slow to give, but
which it has done much to deserve. The policy to be
pursued is plain, and will be dealt with in another
letter, but the immediate duty of the Liberal Cabinet
is to awake to the vital dangers of its own delay. It
is not too late for it to lay hold on life, but the crisis
hastens, and the one thing that shall not happen is
our surrender of the rights of the citizen and the
child in our national schools,
GENERAL COMMITTEE NOTES.
IANUARY 25, 1912
prayed. Many wreaths were sent from friends, circuit
churches,' and lo
cal Free Church Council .and Sundayschool Union, whilst a delegation was present from
Rev. John Welford presided at the General Conimittee Stafford Circuit.
last Friday. A letter was received from the Leamington
Circuit explaining the reason of their arrears to the
Connexional Fund, and promising to honour their obligation. An intimation was also made with regard to Scotter
REV. J. ODELL IN SOUTH SHIELDS)
Circuit, and that the arrears had been paid.
A report was made of the sudden death of Mr. John
Harrison, of Leeds, on January 12th, and a resolution of
A very helpful mission has been conducted in the Glebe)
warm appreciation of Mr. Harrison's life and work, and Church, South Shield's, by the veteran missioner, Rev.
of deep sympathy with his widow and family in their J. Odell. It was thought by many that, the dates were
bereavement, was tenderly submitted by Rev. John D. inopportune—namely, January 6th to nth. However,
Thompson, who spoke of his distinguished service to our for long weeks many of the members had thought of the
Sunday-school Union as its treasurer for twenty years mission, prayed for its success, and talked to others conpast. He described him as a friend of children, a com- cerning the things of the soul. These were ready for the
forter of many, and a man of prayer, and said that the campaign- The missioner was in fine farm. What
impression made on his mind when at the funeral on energy! How catching his enthusiasm ! How wise anti
Monday, January 15th, as the representative of the tactful in hiS methods! The addresses were delivered!
General Committee, was that the whole city of Leeds was with winning passion. Some of the messages will linger
moved by his death. Half the congregation which for long in the hearts of the hearers. From first to last
thronged the Belle Vue Church at the funeral service was the plea went forth for surrender to the will of God..
representative of interests outside our own Church. A considerable portion of the church responded. This
Among those who supported the resolution were Revs. was essential to make a true impress upon the unsaved..
John Hallam, Geo. C. Normandale, Geo. Trusler, John Indeed, through all the services this. note rang out—
Smith, and W. R. Bird.. The death of Rev: A. A. Birch- abandonment, at all hazards and at all costs, to God's
enough, of Wolverton, at the age of fifty-eight, was also will. The ideal was never lowered, and those in the
announced, and a suitable record was proposed by the church and those outside the church were called to e
Secretary, who spoke of the sincerity, the energy and true ethical, as well as a pure, strong, spiritual life.
loyalty to our Church of our deceased brother. Warm The spiritual fare was wholesome and good. Lived out,
tributes of appreciation and esteem were borne by Revs. it will make heroic men and women. Some backsliders
J. D. Jackson, A. T. Guttery, D. T. Maylott, Joseph returned home and some prodigals came back from the
Johnson, and W. A. Hammond. They uniformly testified far country. We were grateful for these. They were not
to the character and ministerial success of Mr. Birch- in such large numbers as we could desire, but we were
enough. An expression of sympathy was also directed to grateful for those who came. There, too, our young
be sent to Rev. R. Gillender in the death of his wife.
people in considerable number gave themselves over to
The parchment setting forth the conferment of honorary live for Jesus Christ. These are our hope, and we would
degree of D.D. on the President of Conference, Rev. E. guide them well. In very inhospitable climatic condiDalton, was received from Victoria University, Toronto, tions a band of workers sallied forth several nights to
and authority was given for the proper recognition of this mission the streets. The Church has gained ground, has
conferment in all future issues of the Conference Minutes. been enriched and quickened, and it will advance still
A report was received from the Darlington and Stockton further. It was a good—yea, a gracious—sight to see
District Committee that the effort to rearrange the places sons and daughters joining their fathers and mothers in
on the Bishop Auckland and Willington Circuits, with a pursuit of a higher life.
view to helping Bishop Auckland Circuit, as by instruction of last Conference, had failed. Regret was felt that
the negotiations for the readjustment of these two contiguous circuits had been futile, and it is hoped that even
IN MEMORIAM.
yet this may prove possible.
Applications for Deed Poll membership were received
from Messrs Jos. Robinson, of Stockton-on-Tees, and Geo.
Mrs. Barron.
Hawkins, of Banbury. A further report was received of
Mrs. Barron, of Somerdon Reuse, Preston, Hull, and
the illness of Rev. W. Dinning, of Chesterfield Second
Circuit, and sanction was given for him to have relief widow of the late Cleophillus Barron, entered into rest onI
until Conference ; and Rev. Joseph C. Robinson, of King's Thursday, December 28th, 1911. Mrs. Barron was present
Cross,,was removed to Chesterfield to supply Mr. Dinning's at the afternoon service in our church at Preston on the
work. Sanction was conditionally given to the authorities Sunday previous to her death, and was taken ill batore
of Long Eaton Circuit to sell five cottages at Breaston. returning home, but her death on the Thursday following
Attention was called to the Government not having signi- was a great shock to her many friends. Mrs. Barron was
fied its intention to deal with the question of Education loved and esteemed by all who knew her. Many ministers
during this year, and the need of some expression of dis- and local preachers, Who read these lines will remember
content being expressed to the Government on this Mr. and Mrs. Barron residing at Hedon, where their home
was ever open to those of their own and other churches.
subject.
By the removal of Mrs. Barron the Hull Sixth Circuit have
sustained a great loss, and she will be sorely missed by her
son, Mr. Hugh S. Barron. Her health since an operation
about
'two years ago has been very frail. The interment
THE LATE
took place on December 31st at the Preston Cemetery,
REV. A. A. BIRCHENOUGH. the
presence of a very large number of friends, who
assembled to pay a last tribute to one Oho will be long
The sudden passing of ltev. A. A. Birchenough, of remembered.
Wolverton, has filled the hearts of many with great sadMiss Sophia Edge,
ness. The loss to the Connexion as a whole and to his
Miss Sophia Edge entered upon the higher service of
own circuit in particular would be hard to estimate. Born
at Congleton, Cheshire, fifty-eight years ago, converted in heaven January 3rd. She was the daughter of the late
his teens, and early called into the ministry, he has Mr. Francis Edge, of Downham Market, Norfolk, anti
rendered splendid service to the Church. The greater aunt of one of our esteemed ministers, Rev. F. Yeomans,
portion of his ministry was spent in the Tunstall and of Bradford. For over ten years she was a member of our
Shrewsbury Districts. On his circuits he toiled un- Guildford Church., most regular in her attendance at the
ceasingly. Few men have wrought more strenuously. public services, so long as health permitted. Her sunny
Difficult situations were faced with cheery optimism. disposition and sweet Christian spirit endeared her
Tactful, kindly," full of sympathy for those in trouble, he to all who came in contact with her. Previous to coming
made hosts of friends. Widely read, an able preacher, to Guildford she was a member and earnest worker of the
with a burning passion for the salvation of men, it was Downham Wesleyan Church. At the age of , fourteen she
his joy to see many added to the Church. He loved his surrendered her life to God, and since that time until her
own church, and few men knew its history as he did. death has lived to help and bless others. Quiet and unBorn under the shadow of Mow Hill, how he revelled in demonstrative in her manner she yet exercised a wonderful
anything which threw light upon the men of Mow and influence. upon our society, and she leaves behind her a
the beginnings of Primitive Methodism ! Much of the name fragrant with sweetest memories. We miss her,•but
information he gathered has been given in the pages of we wait in hope for the great re-union in the land where
the Leader and the Connexional magazines. Much more there is no sickness and no shadow. Till then farewell!
was unwritten and is now lost to us. What a friend he
Mrs. C. H. Hawley.
was, loyal and true! How those who were privileged to
come into the inner circle will ever treasure his memory,
The Seacombe Society, in the Birkenhead First Station,
and count his friendship their abiding gain! Outside his has just lost a very fine soul in the person of Mrs. Charles
own church he did much work, and honours fell thick H. Hawley, who was translated to the Father's home on
upon him. Above everything he was good ; daily he January 6th. Her illness was very brief, and of such e
practised the Presence of God. He knew the way to the nature that her friends did not expect her passing away.
secret springs. Again and again to his colleagues and Her memory will long be fragrant, for she leas a good
young friends he would say, " Well, boy, whatever else woman, with a genial, kindly nature. As wife and mother
you do, be good."
she was greatly beloved, and she trained her family in the
On the Wolverton Circuit, in spite of many difficulties, love and fear of God. There are two sons and four
he had realised much success. A few weeks ago he was daughters, all of whom are followers of Christ, and four
compelled to seek medical advice, and was ordered rest. are members of the Seacombe Society, along with the
For a short time he seemed to benefit, but early in the sorrowing husband, who greatly mourns the separation,
new year there was a relapse. Acting on the suggestion after thirty-seven years of very happy married life. She
of his medical adviser, on January 11th he travelled to was most exemplary in her regular attendance at
Northampton to consult a specialist. Returning home, he worship, as in other matters, that her family
spent a quiet, happy evening in the family circle. Retir- might have an example worthy of imitation. She
ing to rest, he suddenly ruptured a blood-vessel and at was most devoted to the church's interests, and
10.30 p.m. passed to be with his Lord. The funeral, which supported it in every way possible. From its inceptook place at Wolverton on Tuesday, January 16th, was tion she had been a diligent worker in the Pleasant Monlargely attended. A memorial service was held in our day Afternoon service for women. She will be greatly
church, conducted by Rev. H. Stratton. Revs. T. W. missed, and will be lovingly remembered. • A memorial
Hancox and Cozener (Wesleyan) took part. Rev. Joseph service was held in the church on Sunday night, January
Johnson gave a chaste and tender address. Rev. W. A. 14th, conducted by Rev. J. H. Johnson. Mr. G. SwanHammond offered prayer at the grave, Rev. A. Kynaston wick played " 0 rest in the Lord" and the " Dead March.'
read the committal service, and Rev. T. W. Hancox Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved family.
„- JANUARY
25,
1912
Table Talk.
THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
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Dr. Drury's father was one of the founders of these united words on forms of Methodist fellowship, and the somemeetings.
what meagre reference to Methodist re-union. If
Methodism was a return to primitive Christianity in
On Sunday evening last at the Centenary Church, Scun- experience and doctrine, it was equally and even more
Our thanks are due to many ministers who have written thorpe, a special service was held for the reception of new strikingly so in its open fellowship. The class meeting
hs expressing their appreciation of our purpose to issue members. The new members, to the number of twenty- as such is a matter of current controversy, but not the
monthly a private list of unstationed ministers and of five, occupied the front pews of the church. An address on principle of the mutual aid of the people in spiritual
circuits unsupplied. To be of the greatest service both the advantages and obligations of Church membership was things which underlies it. The weakness of modern
to our brethren and the circuits it is necessary that the delivered by Rev. J. Burkitt, at the close of which the British Methodism lies in the fact that if Paul came
list should Be as complete as possible. A full list of un- Lord's Supper was observed. It is gratifying to learn that among us he would not be able to say, " Each one of you,
supplied stations without the list of unstationed ministers in this new church such a good work is proceeding. This when you come together, hath a psalm, a teaching, an
cannot render much help ; a complete list of unstationed formal reception of new members is calculated to impress interpretation, a testimony, a prayer."
ministers without the names of vacant stations leaves us them with the dignity and privilege of Church memberAs already stated, the message reproduces the ideas of
almost where. we were. In this attempt to•render service ship, and should more widely be practised.
the Toronto Conference. Federation was the prevailing
both to ministers and stations we are dependent upon the
thought in that assembly, and scarcely a discussion proco-operation of all concerned. From information to hand
ceeded without emphatic and often illuminative referthere. are about the average number of ministers not yet
enoe. In a leading article, the " Christian Advocate"
A METHODIST ENCYCLICAL.
fixed for 1912-13 ; from this the inference may be drawn
said : "If the feeling of the Conference is a gauge to the
that there are as many places unsupplied. Will our minisfeeling of the world-wide Church, then a divided
terial brethren who themselves are engaged for next year, A Message to World-Wide Methodism. Methodism cannot long justify or perpetuate itself." At
but whose present stations are not filled up, kindly send us
the moment there is no formal discussion of union, but
the information we desire? By so doing they will render a
there is a growing feeling that Methodism is not putting
A message of unusual importance will be read to forth its full strength for an evangelistic and soclul
service to their brethren who are as yet uncertain as to
their future sphere. There need be no hesitancy on the Methodist congregations on Sunday, February 4th, which ministry such as the times demand. Recent losses are
part of ministers or circuits, strict privacy will be main- will be observed throughout the Methodist world as eating the heart of the people, and in the fierce light of
tained throughout. Intimations should- be sent at once (Ecumenical Sunday. It is a document of eight pages, general membership diminution the moral rightness of a
to the Editor, 18, Kensington-terrace, Hyde Park, Leeds, and worthy of the Church and the Conference whose huge duplication of labour and expenditure is being seriand should include the information solicited in our last spirit and ideas it reproduces. The present writer has ously questioned, and the significance of the questioning
read it several times, and each perusal reveals fresh is the deeper that it goes on, in the solitude of the soul,
issue.
reaches of thought and deepens the consciousness of the in the conversation of kindred minds, or in the small
Methodist sentiment and experience which pervades every official gatherings. The point of view is that of Dt.
On Thursday next we shall commence a series of paragraph. In city congregations the message will probsketches of Manx life, entitled ” Mona Melodies," by the ably supersede the sermon. For village congregations Fitchett, who said, " An unconvinced world is the price
Rev. R. Wilfrid Callin. Mr. Callin's recent story in the it may be expedient for the travelling preachers to repro- we pay for a divided Christianity." Earnest men are
Leader, entitled " The Vicar " did not escape the notice of duce the message in popular form at the weeknight ser- sincerely doubtful if an army of separate Methodist
Churches can possibly fulfil Methodism's trnission to the
the discerning. " Mona Melodies," which will begin next vices.
democracy of Britain in this century. The sentence
Thursday, will be the author's first extended attempt at a
The Encyclical bears no personal signature, not even
delineation of the folk of his own island. By these idylls of the writer. It is issued from the Fourth Ecumenical relative to increasing unity in faith and loyalty and outMr. Callin will enter the list of our effective story-tellers. Conference, which was held at Toronto in October, and look whioh promises closer co-operation will not go
We will not now characterise them, we merely ask that bears the impress : "To be read in all our Methodist unmarked, but the federation of the Methodist forces at
these quiet, odorous sketches should be read. They can churches throughout the world on the first Sunday of home is as vital to the realisation of Methodism's world
be read to children, to old men and women, and life at February, 1912." The message will be historic as the mission as is the proclamation of the' Gospel in remote
both ends will listen to these tales of nature, and will be first formal attempt to link up world-wide Methodism places abroad, and many would have welcomed more
prominent and proportionate treatment. The message
thankful they heard them.
in simultaneous thought and fellowship. Imagination is marks a new epoch in Methodist history. World-wide
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strained to follow the message on its world-wide mission. fellowship. such as the Encyclical seeks to promote, will
We gladly call attention to Mr. W. M. Patterson's letter To begin with, it will be presented to nearly 20,000 further that inevitable world-wide federation, the foundaon Benny Robson in to-day's issue. These chapters en- churches in Great Britain. On the other side of the tions of which have been laid in the World Methodist
shrining the incidents of such a life ought to be reprinted Atlantic more than 60,000 white and coloured congrega- Commission.
and widely circulated. These brief life-stories should be tions will receive the message in the identical form in
captured ere they for ever go away from us, and they are which it is presented in Britain, to which must be added
rapidly passing. Fortunately, we shall now be able to close upon 4,000 congregations in Canada. The message
Methodist ecumenical Conference.
retain this one. We can easily imagine what would have is written from the standpoint of English-speaking
Sra,—Will you kindly allow me to call the attention of
been done with this story a generation ago—it would have Methodism, but, in the hands o considerate , misbeen found in booklet form in the homes of our people, sionaries, it may produce the richest , nit on the mission all ministers and local preachers to " (Ecumenical Sunand the children would have heard the story retold. field. Methodism has 1,500,000 adherents among the day," February 4th? The annual conferences held last
Humble, poor, and partly disabled as he was Benny was backward races. It is pleasant to think of the native year of the several Methodist Churches in this country
a saint, and by such men in the earlier days of our Church Christians of black, yellow, or red hue of skin listening approved of a proposal that the message of the (Ecumenical
was Primitive Methodism extended. We quite under- with bright eyes to these words from the mother com- Conference should be read as far as possible in all Methostand that Mr. Patterson is hesitant to reprint the story munities across the seas, and rejoicing in a warm fellow- dist chapels and preaching places throughout the world
for circulation unless he learns whether his venture would ship that embraces 30,000,000 of Methodist people. In on a given Sunday. At the tEcumenical Conference it was
meet with an adequate response. We shall be glad to all, so far as the simultaneous presentation is practic- decided tb recommend that Sunday, February 4th, should
receive replies as the letter suggesta.
able, more -than. 100,000 assemblies will listen to the be the day. It was also suggested that the same Methodist
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message in its English form or in translations. The hymns should 'be sung in all these services. In concert
a
with the American Churches the following hymns have
It is always gratifying to an editor to receive appre- words to which these congregations will listen will be
ciative communications regarding what appears in the found to have a vital 'bearing upon personal experience, been selected as especially appropriate :" 0 for a thousand tongues to sing."
issues of his journal. But the gratification is immensely ethical character and conduct, and evangelistic service.
0 Love. Divine, all loves excelling."
heightened when he hears that the appreciation takes a The Christian hope is described as having before it the
" Soldiers of Christ, arise."
threefold
object
of
th€
complete
achievement
of
a
Chrispractical form by those who have derived pleasure or
profit, such a practical form as an endeavour to extend tian world, the triumphant establishment of a Christian This selection rests on the following grounds :—These
the circulation of the paper. Our pleasure is that we civilization, and the prevailing influence of the Christian hymns were written by Charles Wesley ; they are distinchave friends of that sort. One of these, in a north-, spirit throughout the whole range of human life. These tively Methodist in their spirit and charged with Methocountry town, recently became so stirred with what he had are the final issues of Methodist experience and teaching, dist associations ; and they are contained in the hymn
read in the Leader that he earnestly urged the large and in their accomplishment Methodism must co-operate books, as far as we,know, of all the Methodist Churches.
Sunday evening congregation to buy the paper. And why' with the whole Church of God. Touching the missionary
If the suggestions as to (Ecumenical Sunday are carried
calling of the Church, the societies everywhere are urged out, it will be an impressive object-lesson to the Methodist
not?
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to take their places in a concerted movement to win man- people assembled in nearly 100,000 congregations as to
The Christian Endeavour Demonstration of the Sunder- kind to Christ. In a review of social and national ethics their essential unity, their wide diffusion, large numbers,
land and Newcastle District again promises to be a great thanksgiving is offered for the-inauguration of a league great influence, and boundless possibilities of service to
success. On Saturday, February 3rd, hundreds of Endea- of peace by President Taft.
the communities in which they are planted and to the
The emphasis of the pastoral, however, falls upon world at large. The youngest of the Churches of the
yourers will travel from all parts of Northumberland and
Durham to be present at the Newcastle Town Hall. Year Methodism's ,sacred trust of .experimental theology and English-speaking peoples is probably the most widely
by year there is always a magnificent gathering. This its evangelical mission. Methodism was born of a revival. spread and the most numerous. It is impossible to exyear the Junior display for the afternoon is "Heralds of "The re-discovery and proclamation of the Gospel by the plain this except on the ground that the spirit and docthe King," specially compiled by the District Secretary. Wesleys and their coadjutors was the result of a fresh trine and policy of the Methodist Churches are specially
The speakers for the evening are Rev. If. J. Pickett, who and transforming experience of the all-sufficient grace of congenial to peoples of English blood, and that the special
will receive a north-country welcome, and Councillor Geo. God in Jesus Christ." True religion is defined in the blessing of God has attended the preaching and work of
Lunn, J.P., of Newcastle, who is one of the most acceptable Methodist phrase as perfect love to God and man. That our fathers.
platform speakers in the north. Mr. Tom Holland, as Is to say, it is primarily in experience, and not in either , It may be well that I should add, for the guidance of
special soloist, will draw-hosts of old friends. The railway observances or creeds. This is the 'Methodist heritage those who will read the message, that the statistics of
company allow oheap fare certificates to be issued, and a of truth, and the substance of its witness. "Methodist the Methodist Church, as compiled by a very careful
large number are sent out through the local C.E. secre- experience, Methodist theology, Methodist preaching, statistician, are as follows : —Ministers, 55,808 ; churches,
taries. Excursion trains are also run.
derive their distinctive quality simply from this radiant 99,497 ; Sunday-school scholars, 8,273,809 ; members,
apprehension by faith of the supremacy both in heaven 8,768,616; members and adherents, 32,000,000.
-xI need not say that the object of "CEcumenical Sunday"
Our Manchester churches wisely take advantage of the and on earth of this gracious, holy, and universal love."
opportunities of fraternal intercourse offered them. Last The power of the Methodist pulpit lies in its direct appeal is to create in the Methodist Churches a consciousness of
their numbers, strength, and unity of spirit, with a view
to
experience.
While
the
experimental
element
in
ChrisSunday week there was a Primitive Methodist exchange of
of fostering, not self-complacency and vainglory, which
pulpits in which all circuits and nearly all the churches tian teaching is taking a new place in modern theology,
would be inexcusable, but rather a humbling sense of their
were represented. Last Sunday the Whole of the Free there is no little danger that it is being somewhat
great obligations and responsibilities, and of how comcrowded
out
of
the
modern
Methodist
pulpit.
Churches in South Manchester took part in a pulpit exparatively little they are doing to discharge them. It
change, and afterwards joined in a United Communion Methodists are reminded of their link with Apostolic may serve the further purpose of suggesting that they
Christianity
and
their
relation
to
the
universal
Church.
Service at our Upper Moss-lane Church, where the Rev.
should
draw more closely together for the fulfilment of
W. H. Taylor presided, and the Rev. J. H. Burkitt, The evangelical revival was a return to primitive Chris- the great ends for which God has raised them up.--Yours,
Superintendent of Oxford-road United Methodist Church, tianity by way of the renewed experience of its meaning
Jima CIAPMA.).T.
etc.,
gave the address. The Manchester ministers, too, are and power. For this reason the mission of the Methodist
Southlands Training College, Battersea, S.W.,
specially favoured in their fraternal gatherings by having Churches reaches far beyond their own organisations.
the presence and inspiration of Dr. Peaks and the college Methodism in the future, as in the past, is to be a pervasive influence. The message bears continued witness "The Interpreter." (January), Slmpkln and Co. as. net.
professors. Last week at the usual monthly meeting Prof.
to the faith Methodists feel in their Church and its
Mitts:son Lee, M.A., read a paper on " Bergson's EvoluWe are always delighted to read anything from the
The mission of Methodism, so far from being
tionary Philosophy," which was most interesting, and future.
exhausted, is said to be but in its beginnings, and the pen of Professot Gwatkin. His " Christ and Life" in
which some of the ministers hoped to have the opportunity
this
number is provocative of the best thought. So is
conditions of the twentieth century are regarded as far
Pf reading in some of the Connexional publications.
more congenial to Methodism than those of the eighteenth, Dr. Tennant's "Natural Law in Relation to Theology."
or nineteenth. "Its essential meaning is the best anti- The Editor's notes on Professor Lake's " The Earlier
In Douglas, LO.M., it has been for many years the dote to saoerdotalism, the preservative of evangelical Epistles of St. Paul," shows it is the professor's aim to
Custom for Anglican and Free Churches to •hold united truth amid the changed conditions of modern thought, the reconstruct the background of thought and practice and
meetings for prayer during the first week of the New Year. means of uniting steadfastness in the faith with complete recover a knowledge of the motives which gave rise to the
This year the new Bishop of Ripon made his last appear- Intellectual freedom and with confident ability to march epistles rather than to describe the thoughts of the
apostle. Mr. Major's paper on "Theological Readjustance as Bishop of 'the Island at one of these meetings ; forward with the times."'
offer which our own minister, Rev. D. Oakley, presided.
The surprises of the message are the absence of guiding ment" is well informed and discriminating.
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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER:-
THE HYMNAL SUPPLEMENT.
By Rev. J. G. Bowran,
In many cases three or four tunes were suggested for a
hymn. Every tune was played on the American organ.
In the majority of cases they were also sung. If Dr.
Peake was the reader, Mr. Robert Bowran was the
vocalist.
There were amusing passages now and then, and the
wits were in evidence. " Lydia" had been suggested
for one of George Macdonald's hymns. It was a hymn
absolutely modern in its atmosphere and phrasing. The
incongruity of the suggestion was apparent at once.
" You can't marry ' Lydia' to George Macdonald ! ". one
of the sparklers interjected, and the proposed union was
laughed out of court. There will be no tampering with
harmonies in the supplement. The original will be followed in every case. Great piles of MSS. tunes had been
sent to personal members of the committee, and also to
the secretary. These were all examined privately by the
musical members. The pieces suggested were submitted
to the full committee. It will be found that some really
beautiful tunes have been discovered. In the supplement
also there will be references to alternative tunes already
in the hymnal. Choir-masters will find this advantageous.
At the end of the book there will be a collection of tunes,
old an I otherwise, which we believe our people wish to
sing. These are designed for hymns in the present
hymnal. There will be six renderings of the lord's
Prayer, three in chant form and three in settings. Six
vespers will be given. The aim has been to enrich the
congregational service of song by the addition of new
tunes. We earnestly hope that, when the supplement is
published, choir-masters and organists will arrange for
congregational singing practices so that the new tunes
can at once be sung in the public services. We can conceive of no grander means of grace than these hymn
practices will be.'
The Book Steward has this matter thoroughly in hand.
At the last committee Mr. Hammond's devoted and successful labourer were warmly recognised. The question
of copyrights has been under his purview, and it has been
his business to arrange terms with the various copyright
holders. In this delicate and difficult work he has been
highly successful. He was able to announce to the committee that the negotiations had been completed on the
preceding day. He hopes to publish editions of the supplement in words from 9d. and ls. If possible, there will
be an edition at 6d. The tune books will be issued from
half a crown and upwards. The fact that Novello's are to
be the printers is the guarantee of the excellence and precision of the issue. Countless hours have been devoted
to the preparation of the supplement. The members of
the committee have worked singly and in groups. We
believe that nothing has been overlooked. We have aimed
at the best, because the interests we seek to serve are
the highest, and our people are .worthy of the best. If
our hopes are realised in the enrichment of family and
congregational worship, and in the glory of our God, that
will be the sweetest reward.
It is now practically certain that the supplement to the
hymnal will be ready for the Conference in June. This
is really an achievement. The whole work will thus have
been accomplished within two years. The committee entrusted with this lovable and honourable task are confident
of the welcome which awaits the book and the ministry
of refinement and inspiration it will exercise for years to
come. It is impossible beforehand to give anyone an idea
of the beauty and variety of the hymns which have been
chosen, and of the excellence of the musical selections.
The committee have sought the best. The hymnic and
musical treasure-houses have been searched, so that,
within the limits prescribed by the conferential mcndate,
the new supplement should appeal to all types of mind.
At the last meeting of the committee it was freely affirmed
that the supplement would create a new atmosphere in
the homes and churches of our people. We are eager for
the time when it will be in general use. It will deepen
devotion, create reverence, incite praise, refine the mind,
and uplift the heart. We can imagine the joy of the
family and the thrill in the church when some of these
glorious hymns will be sung.
We recall the days when the hymns were chosen. The
supplement was not to contain more than 300 hymns. Each
member of the committee was invited to forward suggestions. The hymnals of all the Churches were studied.
The works of the poets and hymnists were examined. In
the end we had a list of 1,200 possible hymns. Each of
-tfiese was read to the whole committee. The books and
MSS. were on the table. We shall never forget the exquisite reading of -many of the hymns by Dr. Peake. It
was a means of grace to hear him. In the.ush with which
he was followed we were led into the Holy Place. Hearing him reading the hymns, we could have wished for a
return to the times when all the verses of the hymns were
read, but there is reading and reading, and the doctor is
not ubiquitous. With such a wealth of hymnic lore it
would have been easier to have prepared a new hymnal
altogether. Many had to be sacrificed which we would
fain have included.
To begin with, there were old and well-loved hymns
which somehow had been omitted from the hymnal. These
had to find a place. There were others which in recent
years have come into popular use which we were sure our
people would wish to sing together. In particular, 'there
were great and grand evangelistic hymns which defied
exclusion. Tien there was the wealth of modern hymnology. Few people have any idea how glorious it is.
There are gems of poetic and spiritual insight, undoubted
inspirations, with beauteous and haunting phrases, couplets and verses, simply turning themselves into music.
We should love to quote, but then where should we begin?
We are certain that, by and by, thousands of our people
will privately read the hymns as aids to devotion and
means of prayer. Dr. Meyer has recently said that his
BIRMINGHAM FORWARD
morning praCtice is to read a hymn and then a chapter
from both the Old and New Testaments. In the supplement
MOVEMENT.
we shall all have a manual of devotion ready to hand. Of
course, many of the great hymnists are to the front.
Opening of Erdington Church.
Whittier, Banal, Faber, T. H. Gill, T. T. Lynch, Bishops
Bickersteth and How, Canon Ellerton, Miss Havergal and
Miss Proctor have yielded further -treasures. There are
On Wednesday, January 17th, the first permanent
lovely lines by Dr. Matheson, George Macdonald, F. W. building in connection with the Birmingham Forward
Farrar, Phillips. Brooks, 0. W. Holmes, Dr. Walter C. Movement was.opened at 3 p.m. A most attractive proSmith, G. T. Coster, Jean Inglelow and Lucy Larcom. It gramme had been prepared by Rev. H. Roe, which was
seems invidious even to make these exalted references. slightly modified by the heavy snowstorm which was
Special care has been given to the"Hymns for the Young." sweeping over the district at the hour of opening. The
There are thirty in
section. Now that the children Lord Mayor of Birmingham (Alderman W. H. Bowater,
have come to their own in the Sunday morning services, J.P.) presided over the proceedings, accompanied by the
they will have glorious hymns to sing. There are ten Lady Mayoress. Sir William P. Hartley was to have
temperance hymns, including Charles Garrett's clarion opened the dooa but, unfortunately, was delayed. The
call : " There's a glorious work before us." The senti- Lady Mayoress kindly performed the ceremony on behalf
ments of nationaliy and brotherhood are fittingly voiced of Sir William, which she did with becoming grace,
in fifteen hymns. Rudyard Kipling's " God of our whereupon the large but snow-covered assembly entered
Fathers " is included. In all cases the original readings the chapel to continue the programme. Councillor 'Marwill be followed. This has meant a great deal of research garet Pugh was then prAented with a key by the Lord
on the part of some of the members of the committee, but Mayor, and opened the magnificent organ. A most
the result will have been worth the labour. The hymns interesting speech was delivered by the Lord Mayor, with
will be printed as their authors published them. Great eulogising reference to our Church.
care has also been given to the classification of the hymns.
Rev. T. Mitchell, on behalf of Sir William, expressed
The really important sections have definite enrichments. sincere thanks to the civic visitors, andalso good wishes
The hymns to the praise of God,- to the honour of the Lord for the new church, at the same time handing over a
Jesus Christ. on the work of the Holy Spirit, on the cheque for £100 from Sir William. He further intimated
Gospel and Christian experience and service are surpass- that £950 would be needed to put the great undertaking
ine.ly grand.
on a secure financial basis, and that Sir William would
It will be found that the musical settings are worthy be pleased to give the last £200 if the rest is raised
of the hymnic selections. Many of the hymns decided locally within six months. Rev. A. T. Guttery then
the tunes. Verse and music are already one. There have preached the dedicatory sermon, which was exceedingly
been no pedantic departures. The mission hymns will appropriate and powerful. A public tea followed in the
be set to the popular tunes. We want the children iron 'building, of which a great company partook. From
to sing their hymns to the tunes they already love. We 6.30 to 7.30 a large assembly in the new church were
have been glad to revive old melodies to the cherished favoured with an organ recital by the able organist, Mr.
lines of our fathers. And, in addition, a new world of Bonell. Following this was a great public meeting, at
musical life has been entered. We were fortunate in having which Superintendent Minister Rev. Harvey Roe preMr. William Heslop, of Darlington, as one of our mem- sided. With his peculiar genius for making financial
bers. He was wisely added to the committee at the statements brief, interesting, and weighty, he summarised
Tunstall Conference. There may be others with know- the position and prospects. The whole scheme, including
ledge of hymns and tunes equal to his, but we confess the beautiful edifice, the site, the iron building, and the
that we have never met them. He is conversant with new organ, involved the sum of £6,000. In cash and
every hymn and tune book published. He not only promises something like half this sum was provided for.
possesses the volumes of hymn tunes by the masters of The young church had raised, in the two years of its
the craft, but he is familiar with all their items. He has existence, the remarkable sum of £1,400. The new
a knowledge of music which would have made a score church is in the most prominent position in the district,
of musical doctors. One wonders why the Durham Uni- and in its architectural beauty it is agreed by all to be
versity has never honoured him by its distinction. Ever second to none. T.he style of structure is Gothic, with
since his appointment to the committee he has laboured seating capacity for 500 worshippers, the architect being
at his task. To find appropriate and adequate musical Mr. H. Harper, of Nottingham.
settings for all the selected hymns—that was his ideal.
The Chairman then called upon Rev. E. A. Anthony,
Other members have made worthy contributions, but it M.A. (Congregationalist), who said that our Church was
is the simple fact that the supplement on the musical welcomed most heartily by the other Free Churches, and
side will be the expression of Mr. Heslop's genius. The , that there was abundant room for all. The chief speaker
greatest care has been taken in the choice of the tunes. for the evening meeting was the Missionary Secretary,
JANUARY 25. 1%12
who again favoured us with an aratorical.treat, adapting
himself most suitably in his speech to a bright and
stimulating appeal for a oheery confidence in the present
age, and an intelligent optimism in our outlook upon the
future. It was a most timely and remarkable utterance.,
Mr. Guttery's message was a real inspiration to the
workers of the new church. Amongst others present were
Rev. T. Sands, Rev. S. F. Swindle (focal Vicar), Rev.,
H. G. Johnson, B.A. (curate), Rev. H. Da,vies, Rev. B.,
Oriel, B.A., B.Sc., Rev. C. D. Barriball, Mr. E. Wilson,,
Mr. C. D. Chegwidden, and many others. There is abundant hope that the work so -worthily initiated will issue
in great success.
MISSIONARY ENTHUSIASM AT
SCUNTHORPE.
The missionary services at Scunthorpe afford a good
example of the manner in which our missionary revenue
may be increased by courage and earnest effort. In addition to the usual missionary services, this circuit holds
special anniversary for Africa. Services were held at all
the places lea quarter for the General Fund, and
£29 5s. lid. was raised. The African meetings, just held,.
have resulted in a total amount of £45 15s. Thus, exclusive of expenses, no less than £75 2s. 11d. has been.
raised for the two funds, or about 3s. 10d. per member.
The African meetings, January 13th to 17th, have been
full of inspiration. It was a great disappointment to find
only a few days before that the returned missionary whose
presence had been anticipated was not able to be present.
Rev. J. Burkitt gave a missionary lecture to an excellent
company on the Saturday night, and, along with Rev. T.
Storr, preached at the two churches on the Sunday. For
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Rev. N. Boocock came
splendidly to our relief. "Ladies' Day " (Wednesday) was
exceptionally successful. Mrs. Gunn presided in the after.
noon, and Rev. N. Boocock gave an address on " The
Womanhood of Africa." A missionary tea followed, at
which Revs. N. Boocock and J. Burkitt interested the
company with information respecting the mission field.
In the evening Rev. J. Burkitt and Rev. N. 13oocock
delivered addresses. At the close several new boxes were
asked for. Three Societies joined in the effort—viz.,,
High-street, Centenary, and New Brumby.
THE EDUCATION QUESTION.
The Nottingham District Committees met at Canaan
Church, Nottingham, on Wednesday, under the presi-,
dency of Councillor T. Barlow. The District Sundayschool Secretary (Rev. E. W. Pape) presented the report
of the recent scholars' examination. Much gratification
was expressed at the successes achieved. Two Connexional
prizes come to the District, including the Senior Division
gold medal, won by Miss E. C. Smith, of 'Mansfield. Out
of 726 candidates, only four failed. Mr. E. Butler, of
Sleaford, was appointed delegate to District meeting, and
Revs. R. W. Keightley and H. Land were appointed to
represent the Temperance Committee and Endeavour
Council. The Building Committee Secretary (Rev. T.
'McKenzie) had a somewhat heavy and important agenda,
including applications for the sale of two Connexional
chapels neither of which was granted—in one case because the
, Committee realises the wisdom of retaining
freeholds in villages wherever possible, and in the other
owing to the proximity of building it is proposed to sell
to our new chapel. An animated discussion took place
upon the education question, and a strongly-worded resolution was passed, calling upon the Government to fulfil
its pledges to remove the Nonconformist grievance. Copies
of the resolution will he forwarded to the Government
and members of Parliament sitting for constituencies
within the area of the District. Rev. C. F. Gill (District
Missionary Secretary) gave a statement as to missionary
revenue. It is hoped that the District will make substantial advancement'upon last year's total.
IN MEMORIAM.
',Mrs. Elizabeth Brown.
Mrs. Brown was called to her heavenly. reward on
January 18th of this year. She was born at Arkendale in
the Knaresborough Circuit, on October • 11th, 1856. Al
Primitive Methodist of the third generation, she was led
very early in life to the Saviour, Who has been her lifelong Guide and Redeemer. In the village church she
grew into faithful service as a Sunday-school teacher, and
harmoniumist in the church services—duties which she
discharged with all zeal and gladness until, on her marriage in April, 1882, she removed from the village. In
Otley, where she has lived for many years, she was greatly
beloved. Of a most gracious disposition, and ever cheerful, she filled her home with the light of true Christian
love. In the church for the past eight years sickness
has prevented her from working. She has suffered repeated attacks of rheumatic fever, and four years ago an
attack of appendicitis finally broke down her health, since
which time she has been very weak. She waited in-peace
for the Master's call. She has passed to the realms of the
blessed. Her sorrowing husband, Mr. T. Brown, is an
earnest local preacher in our Church, and their Son, Mr.
W. Brown, is working as lay agent in the Preston Circuit..
The funeral service, largely attended by representatives
from each society in the circuit, and conducted by Rev.
W. C. Tonks, assisted by Rev. E. E. Jobling, took place
in our Station-load Church on Monday, January 22nd, and
the interment at the Otley Cemetery.
JANUARY
25,
1912
THE' PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
THE AMERICAN AS I KNOW HIM.
By Edward McLellan.
Denominationalism and the Pastorate.
It is generally believed in this country that it is an
easy thing for a local preacher to become pastor of an
American church. There is ample foundation for this
belief, and the explanation lies in the aggressive and sometimes pugnacious denominationalism that exists. This
activity, wholly commendable as it may seem, is not without its disturbing side. That it is often justified is indisputable, but it is equally true that in many cases it
has led to the impoverishment of the Kingdom, and
created a situation that is a clamant call for statesmanship, and the strengthening of interdenominational
comity.
The situation is most acute in new and rapidly developtig states like California. In such states cities grow with
incredible rapidity, and towns spring up on the slightest
provocation. Chula Vista doubled its population in my
time. San Diego sprang from twenty-five thousand to
nearly fifty thousand in less than four years, while the
story of the growth of Los Angeles is unparalleled even
in America. This influx of settlers from the Middle West
and the East brings many church-going people of all
denominations. There is a saying on the Pacific Slope
that Easterners drop their religion when they cross the
Rockies. There is every inducement to do so as California
bas no Sunday law, and the theatres, music halls, moving
picture shows, baseball grounds, and every other form
of sport and amusement, save the saloons, are wide open,
and find Sunday their best day. But this, like many
another popular assertion, is not even approximately true.
Here and there defections are to be found, but loyalty to
church and denomination prevails. Generally speaking,
there is adequate church accommodation for the new
corners, for the American in this, as in everything else, has
great faith, and deals extensively in futures. There is a
general willingness, too, on the part of the new corners to
make themselves at home in the churches that already
exist. Many of them are in middle life, in search of a
congenial Climate, and have had their hill share of church
building in their former homes ; and while they lose none
of their love for their own church, they have yet achieved
a point of view which attaches less importance to the
denomination so long as the needs of the Kingdom are
being met. Left to themselves they would be content, and
would not willingly embark upon new enterprises where
the need was not clear ; but, unfortunately, in many cases
such peace is denied them.
Every denomination has its home missionary secretary
in the field. These are the most lynx-eyed of men, careful
to conserve the interests of their churches, and zealous to
see that those of their own faith are housed in conventicles of the proper stripe and colour. For this legitimate
anxiety there can be nothing but praise, but it occasionally develops into a rivalry that splits up the forces into
absurdly small camps, and presents a pitiful spectacle to
the community suffering from its infliction. I have known
such a man, against the wishes of a number of his people
settled comfortably in another church which more than
met the needs of the district, to send a man to open up
for his denomination. Representations that the movement was premature were met by the assertion that he
had no desire to interfere with those already settled, but
that he must provide against further loss. A beautiful
theory which failed in practice, for the new man solicited
every member of his denomination with the inevitable
appeal to loyalty, and an-easily imagined result. I could
give numberless instances of the iniquity ef this proceeding. A little ranch community worshipped in great peace
in a Baptist church. It maintained its own minister, a
most delightful and lovable old man. The church stood
by the wayside, the nearest dwelling nearly a quarter of a
mile distant. Another denomination, seeing its
prosperity, came and built exactly opposite, with the result
that the organist plays in the one church in the morning,
and with some of the teachers goes over the way in the
afternoon and performs similar services to the same
people. Two preachers have to be kept instead of one,
and there is not inspiration enough in either place to stir
the soul of a sparrow. Another town near by, with not
more than two thousand population, struggles to maintain
eight churches. The pulpits are often vacant as stipends
are necessarily low, and these are raised with difficulty.
A doctor of that town complained to me that there was no
ministry for such as he, and the mother of a number
of high school girls and boys said that the splitting up of
the children made it impossible for a class to be formed
which would attract her children. If the town had grown
as was expected the strain would have been relieved, but
it failed to grow. There was a boom and then a slump,
not an unusual happening, and the fight for existence
began in deadly earnest.
These are not extreme cases. They can be paralleled
in every county, in every state in the Union. I had unique
opportunities for discussing this matter as I met people
from all parts of America, and the story told was essent ially the same. Competition may be the soul of business,
and competition in denominationalism may arouse worshippers to greater exertion, but when it runs amuck it
defeats every useful purpose, and affords numerous texts
for the cynical which are not overlooked. It may be
argned that in the present stage of denominational teaching which insists on minor observances as though they
were of the marrow of things, this is inevitable. If this
be true then such inevitability is tragic indeed. It is a
sheer economic waste, a decentralisation that weakens
spiritual impression, and a fruitful source of discord in a
Kingdom of which the head is called the Prince of Peace.
1.t is only fair to say that things are improving. The
more liberal of the churches are vieing with each other in
their anxiety not to trespass where a right has been
established. Others of a less catholic outlook do not consider the situation from that point of view at all. The
question with them is not whether there is adequate church
provision, but whether it is of the right sort, which usually
means their sort. If it is not, then it must be supplied.
Then follow the denominational agent, the fight for the
children, the unrest, the financial pressure consequent
upon the necessity for building and the maintenance of a
pastor, the division by multiplication often. leading to a
subtraction of influence and the mocking chorus of the
outsider, " How these Christians love one another! "
If the differences were vital, if the new church furnished
a finer type of character, there would be more excuse ; but
it is not so. And this is being seen more and more, with
the result that what common-sense has failed to check
ridicule will. There is proof enough that the craze for
uneconomic denominationalism does not exist in the rank
and file either of the people or the ministry. It is the
ultra-denominationalist who is to blame, and the responsibility for the hardship ensuing is to be laid at his door.
The financial pressure would not be so serious if the
lay preacher flourished in the land, but the genius of the
American Church has not yet produced him. The
ministry of the Word in the pulpit is carried on almost
exclusively by the settled pastor. Here and there you
will find a man with a small circuit of two or three little
churches, but preaching services are only held when the
pastor can conduct them. The situation can be conjured
up by imagining a small village at home being called
upon to maintain several men none of whom have work
enough to justify their presence. This statement seems
harsh, but think of the effect produced upon people and
preacher too. The people cannot be terrorised into
church attendance any more ; they can only be won. The
preacher suffers from the humiliation of knowing that he
is superfluous, and that a stifled resentment against the
over-taxation is growing. But he has to keep the denominational flag flying. That is his 'business. The almost
total absence of the local preacher makes the circuit
system as we understand it impossible, and the vast
majority of churches, however small, are pastorates.
Where are the pastors to come from 1 The colleges supply
the larger churches, but I am dealing with the smaller
churches in the outlying places, and with a particular
desire to explain the belief stated'in the opening sentence
of this article. Many students begin in some such sphere,
but the number is quite inadequate. Yet all such
churches must have a pastor if they are to maintain public
worship. It follows, therefore, that if an English local
preacher desires to enter the ministry in America, and if
he be not particular about the place, the climate, the
accessibility of his sphere, and his stipend, it is not
difficult for him to succeed.
It is impossible without experience for him to conceive
what these things mean. I do not know whether the
Editor of the Leader knows what a wide circulation his
paper enjoys, but after the publication of the articles I
sent to it three years ago I received letters from Africa,
Canada, New Zealand, and many parts of England, from
men anxious to go to California with a view of eStering
the ministry there. In every case I sent their letters and
credentials to the men most likely to assist, but it was a
very rare case where I could advise men to adventure on
such an errand. Such men must take what they can get.
Their cases are considered when every local claim has been
met. I speak from experience when I say that, no matter
what a man's credentials may be, he has to run this risk.
It often means an out-station, where work is done under
the most depressing conditions and on a stipend that
barely keeps body and soul together. If a man is strong,
young and resourceful, willing to take the rough with the
smooth, prepared to begin at the bottom, and to put his
best work into whatever field may be given him, he will
rise. But if a man be married and have little children,
he would do well to consider twice before embarking upon
an enterprise that is fraught with such possibility of disappointment. I do not speak with the same certainty
about Canada, for such opinions as I have are largely
inferential, but as I came through the great North-West
I realised what it must mean to be out in such a wilderness, raw to the point of barbarity, with an utter absence
of the atmosphere and companionships of compacted little
England, that go so far to make up the charms of life at
home. Still, having said all this, if I were a young man,
who, to paraphrase Dr. Maclaren, could be nothing else
but a minister, and the gates were closed at home, I
would go to America. It is only when there is a great
compelling motive such as sent me there that a man can
forget-and forego a great many things, and by making the
best of what is offered lay the foundation for wider
opportunity.
That such opportunities do exist I can vouch for. They
say in America that you cannot keep a good man down,
and it is generally true. Work and grit and enthusiasm
find a readier market there than at home. Every minister
stands for himself. There is no established Church, and
the Episcopal clergyman enjoys no adventitious advantages. He ranks according to his value. That man
stands highest in public esteem who can command it.
Every great denomination in America is great, both in
men and property, and the chances in all are fairly equal.
Neither wealth nor intelligence is concentrated in any one
of them, and prestige is common to all, and men pass from
one to another with singular ease. The minister is out of
politics, for the great problems of education and drink
and religious equality were settled long ago, and the
machinery for the expression of public opinion is set up.
Having but one church, the minister can concentrate upon
it. In well-organised churches his board of trustees
relieves him of all financial business, and women's
societies of many sorts support him in his work. When
outside ridicule and ecclesiastical common sense have
moderated the craze for denominational expansion, and
existing churches in growing towns are given a fair chance
for establishment before new ones are built, the minister's
vocation will be a much more attractive one than it is at
present. As it is, thousands of- men are. working in
village areas on salaries which barely suffice for the
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commonest need's, leaving no chance of making provision
for the future. And in holding these opinions I claim
not to be mercenary. It is one thing for a home missionary
to be working alone in a field where he is greatly needed,
and where conditions keep him below the poverty line—
no true servant of Jesus objects to that, and the point of
all that I have written has been missed if that is not
understood—but it is another thing to be condemned to
such an existence in the interest of denominational rivalry
where no compensating benefits can be claimed, and where
the mischief done is greater than the good achieved. That
we suffer from the same malady in England is of course
not forgotten, and it may be said that those who live in
glass houses should not throw stones. But whether it be
in America or England, what is economically false cannot
be spiritually profitable, and in the interests of the
Kingdom both countries will be wiser when the fact is
recognised and the remedy applied.
THE LATE JOHN HARRISON.
By Rev. W. M. Kelley.
■
The passing of John Harrison has left a gap in out
Leeds churches that can never be filled. No man was
more beloved in Leeds Primitive Methodism. No man
will be more missed. He was indeed the " Greatheart"
to whom many of us looked for guidance and strength.
He never failed us! As superintendent minister of the
circuit in which John Harrison was born and where he
lived until manhood I should like to set down the bare
outline of his story. It is full of romance. Truth is
indeed stranger than fiction. It would be a literal statement to describe his career as "from the cottage to the
council chamber." By his industry and native genius,
combined with the blessing of God, John Harrison made
his way from the lowest round of the ladder to a position
of prominence and influence. The son of working people,
born in a small cottage at Wortley, he became the Town
Clerk and one of the leading citizens in the metropolis of
the West Riding. He was never ashamed of his lowly
origin. He gloried in it. No man ever had less of false
pride, or more of blunt, honest reality. As a boy he was
like other boys, only—worse ! He was mischievous,
bubbling over with animal spirits, possessed of energy
that was compelled to seek deliverance through some
safety valve. He was a thorn in the flesh for his teachers.
More than one good man has shed tears over the vagaries
of John Harrison, and predicted for him a dark future.
He falsified all their fears and turned all their prophecies
of woe into a glorious life. Won by the patience, the tact
and the love of a faithful ministry, that saw with true
vision the dormant possibilities of good beneath the rough
exterior, John Harrison gave his life to the best things.
He took into his new life the qualities that marked his
boyhood. He had a generous equipment from Mother
Nature. His physical, mental and moral gifts were
abundant. He consecrated all to the highest things. He
bent his energy and strength to self-improvement, and
gradually rose in the social scale. He became a busy
man—a man who was entrusted with high office and great
civic and professional responsibilities. He became a
member of the School Board and of the City Council.
But none of these things, nor all of them put together,
were allowed to interfere with his work for his own
Church. As a local preacher he made a place all his own.
Crowded congregations always awaited him when he came
back to Silver Royd Hill—the church of his boyhood. No
member of John Harrison's congregation ever went to
sleep during the service!
But the great work of his life was done in the department of our Sunday-school Union. Others will write of
his ministry there. The magnificent expenditure of time
and strength—the pouring out pf his rich treasures of
experience, knowledge, wisdom in the committee room and
in the actual work of the school. No call appealed to him
with the same intensity as this one. The child had always
the key to John Harrison's heart. Just a week before his
death the writer spent an evening with him at his home.
He was in good spirits, looking forward to partial retirement from business, and speaking of the increased opportunities this would give him for service. We talked of the
great movements in our Church, its leaders and its
prospects. We discussed questions of finance (he
promised me generous help in a large scheme to free the
church of his boyhood from debt) and theology. He was
in the noontide of mental and moral strength. It cannot
be that he is dead. Mere physical dissolution cannot have
stopped the onward march of that great soul, of that
genius. In some other sphere—larger and more potent—
John Harrison is prosecuting his beloved task. If the
veil were a little thinner, or if we were less dense, we
should see and hear and know.
HINTS ON EYESIGHT.
Second Sight.
One hears occasionally of so-called miraculous cases of
very old people being able to discard glasses after having
worn them for many years. I have never come across a
case which was not explainable on sound scientific ground,
such as the ordinary course of one defect correcting
another, as in presbyopia developing on short sight or the
swelling of the crystalline lens which sometimes occurs in
old age. At any rate, the desirable condition of second
sight is most likely to be attained by having your sight
tested by my system. Correct any defects by means of
glasses, remove by this means any cause of strain, and the
possible. If y,ott
sight will be preserved as far as it
suspect any defect in your vision, call on Mr. Aitchison at
428, Strand, London, W.C.
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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
JANUARY 25, 1912
Benny Robson-the Billy Bray of Ludworth. What our Readers Say.
AN INGENIOUS TRUSTEE. " FEEDING PIGS FOR THE LORD."
By W. M. PATTERSON.
Sunday- School Union Subscriptions.
Sin—In consequence of the greatly lamented death of
our late treasurer, Mr. John Harrison, inquiries are being
made to whom the subscriptions now due should be forwarded. Permit me to say to the superintendent ministers
that the subscriptions may continue to be sent to the
office of the late treasurer, but should be addressed to
Mr. William Harrison, Commercial Buildings, Park-row,
Leeds, to whom all cheques and postal orders should be
made payable.—Yours, etc., .
(Fourth Article.)
Benny's next enterprise for the Lord was the sale of
Benny Robson was one of the original trustees of Lud- hardware and earthenware. As he went round he never
worth Chapel, in the county of Durham ; and though forgot to tell the people that he had plenty of pots and
poor in this world's goods-3s. a day when he was able pans, teapots, cups and saucers, and bonnie mugs for the
to follow his employment as a miner, and 4s. a week in bairns at home, as cheap as any shop ; " and aal the
the latter part of his life when he could not go down the profits for the Lord, to wipe oat the cheppil debt." His
GEORGE BENNETT,
pit—he imposed upon himself the duty of raising £20 engaging smile, his cheery words, his marvellous perSunday-school Union Secretary..
annually for the trust fund. He was a perfect genius sonality captured the folk. It was no wonder if some
18, Kensington-terrace, Hyde Park, Leeds,
at raising money for " the Kaas." Was he going to felt it an honour that he came to them to ask them to buy
January 19th, 1912.
give a tea or supper I Such was the esteem in which the his wares.
"Aa's a proper habberdashor," he would say on occapeople held him that he had only to make it known and
provisions came to him.
sions, lightly ; " onything for the Lord.'
Connexional Canvassing.
But one of his great achievements was the purchase
Another plan he had was to erect a stall in the chapel
SIR,—Now that we are considerably removed from both
and feeding of pigs for the Lord." And let it be under- porch on the pay Friday nights, and sell sweetmeats and
District
Meetings
and the Conference, and so the matter
stood, that from first to last in this business it was for oranges to the children when they got their pay pennies
the Lord. To him the suggestion was from the Lord, and and halfpennies. He used to do a big business, for Benny can be ventilated apart from any personal application, is
the
moment
inopportune
in which to raise the question of
the simple, believing soul went about it in this spirit. loved the bairns, and the bairns loved Benny. Many a
And the people in the village and neighbourhood—god- bitterly cold night would he stand in that porch, never the increasing and regrettable habit of canvassing for
less as well as godly—believed in his sincerity and the caring a bit about the weather, so long as he was doing votes for either nominations or proposals 1 Such canvassing, more or less unworthy—and a much harsher and
purity of his motive.
something for his Beloved.
severer term could be used—of great Connexional quesHow he managed to buy the first pig was in this
" Thou'll get thee death iv cowld in that porch, Ben," tions, and often of mose important Connexional appointfashion : It was Christmas time, and he went round the his wife would say when the weather was more than
ments, is surely not consonant with the honour and wellrows, calling at every house.
usually severe.
being of a great Church such as ours now is. And yet none
" A marry Chrismiss, hinnies ! " was his usual saluta"Nivyor fear, lass," he would cheerily reply. " The
tion. " Aa've coaled for me Chrismiss box ; thruppince Lord '11 nivvor let me take ony harm when aa's workin' who have watched a little closely Connexional affairs wilt
be able to deny that such a practice, involving little short
or sixpince, hinnies, te buy a pig for the Lord." Then he for Him."
of a deplorable touting for votes, has very much grown
would add : "And ye shall hey the pleasure iv helpin'
For the last two years of his life Benny attended to the
to feed him ; and the pork, when he's killed, '11 be the stall, supported by crutches or sticks. Well might an in recent years. Sometimes the procedure has been,
initiated by a committee or committees, and sometimes by
best ivvor ye saa or tasted iv aal yor lives, becaas ye fed
admirer of his exclaim, "What manner of love for God more or less interested individuals. Attempts have thus
it yorsel's. Ma awn bit's the heed."
and man was this
"It was the joy of his life to do been made to excite, and not always healthily excite, Con.
On New Year's day Ben repeated his perambulations this work," continues this witness. " Ben was lamed
nexional opinion, and to create pledges often based on
for New Year's gifts.
seven times in the pit, the last accident being the worst,
"A varry happy New 'Eeor tiv aal in this hoose! " was his spine having been injured by it. When lying in most imperfect information, by which subsequent action
has
been bound ; and that with most questionable, not to
the smiling greeting. " Aa hennit fetched me bottle bed, and people went to see him, he was the one who
to gi'e ye a drop, hinnies ; but aa hey me half-croon on prayed and praised the Lord the most for the great say disastrous, consequences. All that is bad, and to ba
reprehended
when it has to do with matters of Connexional
the top iv the beuk, and aa want jist the price iv a gless te opportunity of talking to the dear people about their
help te buy the pig. He will be in the cree (stye), sayin' souls. When he was able to crutch out again,' you policy ; it is far worse when it relates to personalities and
appointments.
The growing custom of duplicated nominaye knaa. what, and waggin' his tail, afore next week, when would find him at his stall."
tions for Connexional position in a considerable variety of
Ben gates win hees crowdy. Praise the Lord for the pig,
Referring
to
his
later
years,
another
of
my
indistricts may be perfectly spontaneous and disinterested,
hinnies. The Lord bless ye for gi'ein the price iv a gless
formants says :—"I well remember a trustees' annual but it is making a fairly heavy demand on our credulity,
for nowt warse than a canny pig."
meeting, when the finance was a serious consideration. to ask us to believe that it is simply accidental and unNo report has been made that Benny was refused a
The meeting was at such a pass that silence fell upon all provoked. When to this is added the pledging of delegates
gift by anybody. It is certain he got sufficient money to
buy the pig, and he was in ecstasies. The young porker present. Benny was there, and at length he got up on beforehand to vote for specified courses—itself a most
his crutches, tears coursing down his cheeks, and said, questionable thing—the. matter becomes a most hurtful
was speedily purchased, and with great joy it was put
'If the Lord spares me until next meetin', aa'll be respon- proceeding, amounting almost to a scandal, and meriting.
into the comfortable " cree." Then he gave it a good
sible for £15.' Rev. William Welford was then in the the strongest condemnation. Such things grow by what
supper.
circuit, and was so deeply moved that he at once promised they feed upon. It was, therefore, not surprising, that,,
" Tho Lord bless the we' a gud neet's sleep," breathed £5 if Benny succeeded. The money was forthcoming."
when a vacancy in a Connexional position had been rethe saintly man, as he watched it leave the trough, and
Mr. Welford says he has no recollection of this in- cently created by death, before the lamented occupant of
lie down in the straw. " Aa's sorry to leave the be
theesel'. It'll be caad and dowly for ye aal alone. Yell cident, and modestly suggests that someone has been that position had been in his grave a week touting letters
hey to hey a mate ; that's what yell hey to hey. Bit lie confusing him with another person. But he was well were in circulation—not, of course, by the nominee himtheesel' down in the warmist cornor, and the Lord '11 not acquainted with the various methods Benny Robson used self—appealing for votes in support of a person thought
to help the trust funds and the cause generally, when the suitable for such a post.
let caad blaw on thee cree."
One wonders, in view of this increasing practice, what
Benny's address to the pig had not been given in a struggle was,hard and long. "How ingenious, and suave,
room there is for the operation of - Divine Providence,
whisper. It was overheard, and reported to the farmer and alert he was !" remarks Mr. Welford.
In
the
last
year
of
his
earthly
pilgrimage,
Benny,
poor
and whether there is any need to seek the leadership of the
from whom it was bought. He made it his business to
havo a talk with Benny on the subject, whether and crippled, raised £22 for Ludworth Chapel. On Guiding Spirit, and whether, too, to pray that the Church;
actuated by amusement or sympathy is not stated. August 21st, 1884, God called his servant higher. The may be directed to wise and safe conclusions, is not a
Accosting him, he said : " Ben, there'll betta be another funeral was a great demonstration of public sympathy. wretched mockery. Has not the time come when Confer-,
Benny's remains were interred in Shadforth Churchyard. ence should directly and ,emphatically declare such
pig in that cree to keep the yin ye've gat warm."
"Ay, it shud hey a mate, poor thing." Of ' course It was the first funeral under the new Burials Act, and nominations invalid ; and when steps should be taken to
the farmer knew what would touch Benny's heart, and a fresh vicar had recently come to the parish. His pre- make all canvassing for votes wholly illegal ? Surely there
he had done it. " It shud, maister ; thoo's reet, hooivvor," decessoirand Benny were great friends. The latter often can be no question, in any case, that it is discreditable,
Fanny continued, "but aa, hey nee mair money jist now." attended funerals, and, as the vicar read the Burial Ser- not to say contemptible ; and its continuance should be
"That's all right," replied the farmer, "I can trust vice, the unconventional Primitive would breathe out his frowned upon, and, as far as possible, blocked.—Yours,
responses and say, "Beautiful, beautiful." At the close, etc.,
OBSERVER.,
you."
the clergyman many a time would grip him by the hand,
" De ye mean ye'll let's hey him on tick ?"
and
say,
"Oh,
for
a
congregation
of
Bennys
!"
And
as
" This very day."
•
often Benny would reply, " God bless ye, hinny, and help
"Hoo long will ye gi'es to pay?"
." Benny Robson."
ye to preach for sowls."
" Come and get the pig now ; we'll settle all right."
Sra,—It was very good of you to speak in the wand
Notice
had
been
given
to
the
new
vicar
that
the
interAnd Ben needed no second invitation ; and after he
fashion you did of the " Benny Robson" articles. Of
lodged the second pig in the stye he borrowed the money ment would take place at 3 p.m. on such a day, and the course, Irecognise it was the charm of the character preto pay the farmer. When the pleasure of this fulfilment procession reached the churchyard gates at 2.55. The sented ; the fashion of the presentation was comparaof his desires had subsided, however, Ben became troubled gates were closed—locked. A messenger was despatched tively weak, for Benny was inimitable, and any pen
in spirit. The Book said, " Owe no man anything," and to the clergyman, who came running to Mr. Welford, sayportrait of him must be poor. "As Plato was philosophy.
he had got into debt to pay for the pig. While he was ing he could not find the keys, and suggested that the and philosophy Plato, Benny was religion and religion
musing over his plight, the thought came to him that coffin should be taken into the churchyard by the
Benny, as far as it was possible for mortal to be." This
sexton's
door
at
the
side
of
the
ground.
his Heavenly Father knew all about it, and the promise
high testimony is contained in, a letter I received from
was : " Whatsoever things ye have need of." The words
This created a most painful impression, and the
Rev. T. Stephenson, of Leicester, this morning, and he
cheered him. He took his need to his Father, in faith minister and others (including the local doctor) were
was one of Benny's Sunday scholars. In view of such
laid it before Him, pleading for Him to send him the indignant.
testimony you will readily guess the author's estimate
money. Then he went to bed.
"No back gate for the body of the noble man we have of his attempt to display the man.
Early next morning there was a caller—other than the to bury to-day," said Mr. Welford to the vicar, in stern
However, Benny's story has made a stir. Your judg"
colliery " caller." Ben's daughter was dressing at the tones, at the close of a few minutes' parley. " His soul
time. and, in reply to the knock, she asked who was there. has gone into heaven by the front gate, and his body shall merit and forecast have been justified more fully than
had anticipated. Those who knew the devout and de-,
"It's me,' answered the visitor, " open the door."
go in here by the front gate. If you do not have these
" Is thoyor onything wrang?" The girl was rather gates opened in five minutes, I shall call upon the men voted soul weep and laugh, and tell over again his say-.
in.gs and exploits ; those who have heard of him for the
agitated at the sight of the man.
beside me to lift them off the hinges."
first time are greatly moved 'by the simple piety;
" No, nothin'. the that money te Benny. Me bruthor's
They were ponderous gates, but the minister had no geniality, tactful ingenuity, self-sacrificing love of the
in bed, and he towld me te fetch it."
sooner spoken the words than a number of brawny miners humble disciple. Were he still wearing his frail body
It was the answer to Benny's prayer, and his joy, as stepped forward.
he would say to every one of us : " Keep her gannin',
he jumped out of bed praising God, may be imagined.
"I'll go and try to find the keys at once," responded hinnies ; keep the bleezor up ! Praise the Lord, she is
Tho pigs were' fed by the villagers.
Day after
tho
clergyman,
who
had
become
afraid
at
the
resolute
sweet ! " The Leader has done its part well ; it is, in
day Benny collected the material, going from door to
door. They preserved whatever would be useful for the appearance of the men and awed by the words of the reality, as one of my correspondents has said, "an
admirable bleezor' to fan the flame," but have its
"Chapel pigs, " and were ready with their contributions minister.
The keys were produced. It was well ; for if the men readers—those especially it has warmed and quickened—.
when the good man called.
In due course the pigs were ready to be killed, the could not have lifted off the gates, they would have done as well by it ? Have they passed on the cheer td
pork to be sold to those who had given the meat to feed pulled down the wall rather than have taken the last those who are unacquainted with its weekly provision,:
them. But the killing was too much for Benny. He remains of their beloved Benny into "God's acre" by and urged them to become regular subscribers? Some
loved the animals too much. He loved all God's any back way. The clergyman's proposal outraged their have. Many, I am afraid, have been content to take what
creatures. Even the lads down the pit would not dare feelings, and the incident created much bitterness in the they get, and say nothing.
But how can we "keep hor gannin', hinnies ? " The
to use their ponies badly if Benny were near. He wept locality.
Editor suggests that the sketches should be published
when the pigs had to be killed.
" Thoo is a soft-hearted chicken," said his wife, as she
in a cheap pamphlet form, and freely and widely distri'
twitted him •' but ho went out of the way, with tear- The 'Primitive Methodist Leader' may buted amongst our country churches, as he believes the
stained cheeks, until the butchering work was over, His
of the colliery village saint will do much to feed
be ordered through any Newsagent or story
smiles returned agAtti, however, when a goodly sum of
the revival fire. Well, I am willing, but that can only,
money was handed over to the trust fund.
at Railway Bookstalls.
be done by the co-operation of those who share the
JANUARY 25, 1912
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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
Editor's view. If the entire story can be produced at,
say, 5s. or 6s. per 100, how many are prepared to order
a hundred each, which could be sold at a penny per copy
or given away? May I add, sir, that you would be willing to receive replies to this question, and give publicity
to them in the Leader1—Yours, etc.,
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Rafter, Monkseaton, Northumberland,
January 20th, 1912.
The American M.E. Ministry.
Sra,—It seems essential that I should say a word on
this subject. I would have written sooner, but I wanted
to be sure of my facts, and, if possible, cause Mr. Williameon to say that all cause of grievance had been removed.
Let me give a little explanation to make the position clear.
413 this work has been going on for four years, and is
lady to go on, our Connexion has a right to know what
its sons are asked to do. The State of Michigan is rapidly
developing, and the Methodist Episcopal Church wishes
to keep pace with the thriving conditions. For some
reasons they have found it difficult to obtain suitable
young men for their ministry in sufficient numbers for
this part. The Canadian Methodists, are the same, and
they actually send men over each year to this country
to obtain a supply. The presiding elder of one of-the districts connected with the Detroit Conference wrote to me
asking if I would interest myself in their behalf and
secure young men for them. In doing this work I receive
so remuneration, either directly or indirectly, except that
they pay my postages. My motive has been simply to
supply the Lord's vineyard with workers, and to supply
the Lord's willing workers with a work to do. The work is
,,gioneer work, and so we have asked for young men who
we're healthy and who would be prepared at first to rough
it scenewhat. This has been clearly stated to every appliCant. The salary promised to start with was 500 dollars
per year. We have had many applications, far more than
could be taken.
Altogether over forty men have actually gone out, in
raddition to several we have introduced to the Canadian
Methodists. Last year I think fourteen men went. Now,
witli the exception of the cases Mr. Williamson names of
two young men, every man has found a station waiting
for him, without one solitary exception. The toil has been
arduous, but man of grit have prospered. It would be
invidious to mention the names of men who are doing
exceptionally well. The last—the very last—letter I had
was from a young man who since going out has taken his
R.A. as an internal student of the University. He is now
proceeding to the B.D. degree. He is yet on probation,
but has a salary of 1,200 dollars and a manse.
Now I come to the case of the two men in question.
Here the presiding elder of another district wrote for
candidates. In this case a new method was adopted. In
the other cases all testimonials are sent to me, and while
the selection is finally left to the American authorities,
yet my recommendations on the cases are nearly always
received, so that I can almost promise a man a place if
he be suitable, except that they are rigid as to age limit
and as to the number of married men they will take, and
the families they have when applying. On these matters
they give me no power whatever, and yet in each case they
make the final selection. But in the case in question
it was a new district, and I merely sent over the names
of the men, and all communication was between the elder
and the two men directly. They were encouraged to go
out, and to my sorrow and theirs when they arrived they
were not aocepted. The reason they were not accepted was
twofold : First, they were the youngest men we had, and
it appears they regarded them as too young ; and,
secondly, they found that they had not had a public school
education. In a ministry of great traditions, and where
nearly every minister was a graduate before entering the
ministry, even if this be regretted, it can be understood.
The young men at once wrote me and told me the case. I
was profoundly sorry. Like young men, with true British
resource and courage they did not sit down and weep,
but at once got other work. I at once wrote off and asked
ai elder to take them. He had a few stations vacant in
leis district, so he at once wrote them offering them both
a station and a place in their regular ministry. So after
a few weeks' waiting the door opened for them. For
reasons all their own they did not accept the offer, but it
cannot now be said that the door was closed to them.
Blips may, occur, but the great Methodist Episcopal
Church will not in the long-run treat men badly. It
should then be specially remembered that after a few
weeks we secured these men a really good opening -in the
Methodist Episcopal ministry had they seen their way to
accept it.
May I, by your courtesy, kindly add that men are
desired for next year, to go out in August or September,
but we do not want anyone to write until the end of
March. I 'hope this statement may clear the air, and
that the explanation here offered may be satisfactory to
Josh Hem.
ell.—Yours, etc.,
3.4, Tentercroft Street, Lincoln.
iThis correspondence is now closed.]
Rev. J. Travis Returns Thanks.
SIR,—I hade received so many letters expressive of
sympathy with me in my bereavement from church meetings and religious and charitable organisations, as well
as from individuals, that I find it is impossible to answer
them in detail. I am sure you will assist me by allowing
me, through your journal, which is so widely circulated
amongst my friends, to say that I appreciate their kind
communications more than any words of mine can express.
They have been a great comfort to me in my loss of one
who for forty years was my chief earthly stay and councillor, and who during all those years rendered it possible
for me to pursue my ministerial work unhampered by
anxiety about household affairs. I write amid frustrated
plans and shattered hopes, yet in the faith and hope which
I have so long preached.—Yours, etc.
J. Teem.
Chester.
Local Preachers.
Sia,—After reading the letter under above title I feel
led to write a line in sympathy with it. I have long
thought our Church did not hold sufficiently in honour our
local ministry, and so other Churches take the same
attitude toward the local preachers. After all, there is
no difference in Primitive Methodism between the travelling and local ministry. Ministerial and lay are terms
brought in from other denominations, and had no place
originally in our Church. I remember as a lad reading
in a Wesleyan publication an article on leading laymen
or lay preachers, and it classed in that category our two
venerable founders, Hugh Bourne and William Cowes. I
felt, as I read, the writer was wrong and was touched ir
wee bit with priestcraft and its near neighbour sacerdotalism. And the feeling still remains. Like the writer of
the letter referred to I would have the locals engage in a
larger ministry—giving the honour to those who are qualified by grace and service to engage therein. Only once in
twenty years have I known a local administer the Sacrament in my native circuit. The minister was ill and the
local supplied, and the question was put to the leaders :
Shall we or shall we not have it as planned? One good
brother said " Certainly, let us have it, everything is ready,
and we will show the young church curate our locals as
well as our ministers are qualified not only to preach but
also to administer the Sacrament." This same young
curate had had the community by the ears by.his sacerdotal nonsense and claims. And so the service was held
A BORDER LOCAL.
and enjoyed.—Yours, etc.
The Insurance Bill and Free Church
Societies.
Six,—We are receiving so many requests for direction
from Free Church Benefit Societies as to their relation to
the Insurance Bill that I shall be glad for space to say
that the whole matter will be seriously considered by the
Committee of the National Free Church Council on
February 2nd, and after that meeting we shall be able to
give definite information. It seems to me personally that
the Government Bill affords a great opportunity for strong
F. B. METER.
concerted action.—Yours, etc.,
Memorial Hall, E.C.
South-East London Mission—The 21st
Annual Waifs' Festival.
DEAR FRIENDS,—May I ask you to remember our annual
Waifs' Festival, which will begin next Sunday, January
28th, and will continue for nearly a fortnight—the first
week at St. George's Hall and the second week at Eaststreet Branch.
Several thousand poor and crippled children are eagerly
anticipating this festival, and we should like this year to
provide for the largest number we have ever entertained
on this annual occasion. In spite of the hopes we have
cherished otherwise, there appears to be a greater amount
of distress and suffering in the area covered by the
ministries of this mission than we have ever before known.
We desire especially to do all we can to bring brightness
and blessing into the lives of the poor children of these
slums, and this amtual festival provides us with a unique
opportunity. I appeal to the readers of this journal to
help us in any way they can. Gifts of money will be
gratefully receivedeand promptly acknowledged, and the
larger the response the greater the number of poor children
who will participate in the delights of this festival. Dolls
and toys will be very acceptable where families have a
surplus they can spare. Parcels of cast-off warm clothing
for children or adults will also be very gratefully welcomed. The' Sisters of this mission can utilise any
quantity of warm clothing to the advantage of the poor,
both young and old.
Relying on a generous response during the next fortnight, believe me, yours sincerely,
JOSEPH JOHNSON,
Superintendent.
St. George's Hall, Old Kentroad, London, S.E.
"
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"SunClraLA:ZIng:Zoge
This volume contains sixteen sermons, each of which
deals with a subject of great practical value. They are
highly educative and inspiring productions, and the young
men who heard them were greatly, privileged indeed. As
we should have expected from the reputation of the author,
the social side of things is to the fore, and they are ever
brought into the light of reason and conscience.. The
educational and economic movements of to-day, with their
vast possibilities, are viewed in the light of the moral
teachings of Jesus Christ, and the Gospels are wisely
regarded as the essential standard in thought and conduct.
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using the words of our Lard in promising the coming of
the Comforter in John xiv. 26? He says, The truth will
be the Comforter. . . . He (Jesus) simply wins lives to
Himself, and then, without a shadow of distrust, commends those lives to the spirit of truth, perfectly sure
that they will find therein a sufficient interpreter and
comforter" (p. 93). Did "Jesus of Nazareth suffer and
die for an ideal" only? (p. 228). The Cross means more
than this. The sermons are fraught with wise and welcome things well said on social service—pp. 111-113—that
all engaged in such work would profit by reading. How
true of England, as of America, the following is: " There
never was a time which more needed ae.backgeound of
the Puritan spirit. We need yn our business morals a
sterner sense of the fear of God. We need in our homes
ai renewed simplicity. We need in our religion a revival
of responsibility" (p.. 298). The language is chaste, the
illustrations apt, and the lessons taught are such as this
age much needs to learn and practise. We sincerely thank
the author, and yish for his book a wide circle of readers,
which it richly deserves,
H. R.
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of touch with Liberal sentiment in relation to our
foreign policy. He pursues a policy which involves
" the maximum of interference " with the minimum
of advantage. He puts the opposite policy as involving " the minimum of friendship." But what is the
value of the friendship of Russia ? A friendship
which degrades us in the eyes of the world, and makes
us the backers of the worst tyranny the modern world
has seen ; that allies us with the destroyer of freedom
in Finland, in Persia, in China, is surely in the realm
of moral values to be counted less than worthless.
The old Liberal and Conservative policy of detachment and a free hand made us the champions of
liberty the world over. In the old days, when we
were free from Continental entanglements, oppressed
nationalities looked to us with the assurance of
sympathy. " When the ear heard " it blessed us ;
" when the eye saw " it gave witness to us. Then the
blessing of such as were ready tasperish came upon us.
We brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the
spoil out of his teeth. Now the oppressed look to us
in vain ; we are worse than dumb, and our witness for
freedom is dead. Can anything exceed the futility
of a policy which guarantees the liberty and independence of Persia, and then, tamely allows Russia to
destroy both ? And this is not even for the sake of
British interests, but to their enormous injury. The
Russian frontier threatens to march with our own,
and all over the East our prestige is lowered. Sir
Edward Grey tells us that Russia has not annexed
Persia. The boa-constrictor might as well declare it
has not annexed its victim when it is in the act of
preparing to swallow it.
The Way Out.
Those who have read the powerful study of Sir
Edward Grey in the " Nation," following those on
Mr. George and Mr. Churchill, will realise that some
of the most admirable qualities of the Foreign Secretary really unfit him for the position he occupies.
His personal character is of the highest, but he is
"'neither a traveller nor a scholar, nor a highly
trained official, not an imaginative nor intuitive
genius, not enriched with that broad, equal, and firm
judgment of men and affairs which is the highest
common sense," and therefore unfit to cope with the
perverse and subtle intelligences that are his rivals.
Worse still, he has allowed himself to be dominated
not by a policy suited - to representative government
and the moral ideals of a democracy, but by " the
little junta of ambassadors and officials, who impose
their Teutophobia upon our Foreign Office." The
Liberal Party was not returned to power for any such
purpose, but to control and guide alike the foreign
and domestic policy of the country in the interests of
freedom. It has done nothing of the kind so far as
the former is concerned. " What have we to do with
Liberalism " said a British Ambassador recently.
" A Liberal Government is a mere interlude. We
carry on the foreign policy of the country." Just
so. As the " Daily News " said on Monday, " in its
most vital interests—interests which govern war and
peace, taxation and social reform—this country is in
the hands of men whose names it does not know, over
whom it has no control, who represent only one class,
and who are notoriously permeated with anti-German
sentiment." The tyranny of that group must be
destroyed if we are to be delivered from the entanglements in which Sir Edward Grey has allowed us to
;become involved,
Loyalist Treason.
There has been a great deal of blustering tall-talk
on the part of Sir Edward Carson and his Ulster associates recently, to which the country has not paid
much heed, but the resolution of the Ulster Unionist
Council, presided over by Lord Londonderry, to prevent the meeting in the Ulster Hall, at which Mr.
Churchill is to speak, is another affair. The more
reputable Unionist journals are aghast at this flagrant
attempt to interfere with the right of free speech,
and the less reputable for the most part are evidently
uneasy. A more direct and deliberate incitement to
riot and outrage could not well be imagined. Precisely how the meeting is to be prevented is not stated.
The incident throws a flood of light on the permanent
attitude of the so-called Loyalists of Ulster.
" Ascendancy at any cost " is the motto of Orangeism.
If there is bloodshed at Belfast in connection with
Mr. Churchill's meeting, then Lord Londonderry and
his associates must be made to stand their trial. There
are limits to this preaching of treason in the name of
lcyalty. We know this sort of thing was heard in
connection with Irish Disestablishment, and it all
ended in smoke, but there was never a direct incitement to interfere with the right of freedom of speech.
The Parent in Education.
Little has been heard lately on the education question, but we are assured a Bill will be introduced in
1913 to redress the grievances of Nonconformists.
Meanwhile, Mr. Athelstan Riley has published the
views of himself and others on " The Religious Question in Public Education " (Longmans, Green). In
response to an invitation, Mr. Riley has received a
number of communications, a dozen of which have
been published. It may be admitted that the existing system fails to recognise parental claims in regard
to the religious training of the young. The Nonconformist objects to pay for the education of his children
in schools that boast of their Church atmosphere .
But is it true that Churchmen, outside the ranks of
clericals, resent Cowper-Templeism ? Mr. Riley's
book advocates the recognition of the right of the
parent to determine the religious teaching of the child.
This ignores the fact that the vast bulk of the parents
have no opinion on the matter. Whatever we may
think of that it is a fact to be reckoned with. No,
the solution is not to be found along these lines. We
want national education clear of the sects, and built
on purely civic foundations. The parent has been
trotted out in the supposed interests of clericalism.
Cotton and Coal Troubles.
Happily the cotton dispute has been settled, and
the operatives returned to work on Monday. The
result is really a drawn battle. Neither side has conceded anything. The difficulty from the first was
that
was no room for compromise. The whole
question is deferred in the hope that in the interval
some ground of settlement may be discovered. That
is well. The loss of nearly three-quarters of a million
at least by the operatives in wages, and of a large
sum from the unionist funds, to say nothing of the
losses of the masters, may, with ample time for
negotiation, ensure that wiser counsels shall prevail.
The miners have decided in favour of a strike by an
overwhelming majority. The notices are to be handed
in, but will not take effect, happily, till the end of
February. The question of a minimum wage for men
in unfavourable places is admittedly a difficult one.
But so long as a grievance is recognised on both sides
an arrangement should not be beyond the wit of man
to devise. A national strike would be a great
calamity, and involve millions in untold suffering and
less. Surely it should be possible to arrive at a fair
settlement without this resort to the weapons of
barbarism.
to the Home Secretary on poisonous literature called
attention, and not before time, to a growing evil
that threatens our moral life at its source. It is si
difficult question as to how wisely to deal with the
problem. Mr. McKenna promises a new Bill, but
what is needed is not so much the strengthening of
the law as effectively using the law as it stands. If
is here that watchfulness is required. The result
of two out of the three days' second= ballots in
Germany are now known, and the Socialists already
command ninety-seven votes, which makes them the
strongest single party in the Reichstag. It is signi.
ficant that the Kaiser's division in Berlin was only,
saved by seven votes, so that without the votes of
the existing Government the division would have
gone red. The statistics for shipbuilding for the
last year reveal the fact that two-thirds of all the
ships built in all the world are constructed in the
dockyards of the United Kingdom. So much` for
Free Trade.
CAMBRIDGE FORWARD
MOVEMENT.
We have now made a definite beginning with the Came
bridge Forward Movement. Already a small sum is in
hand, and several pleasing promises have been received.
These should be followed by a succession of donations.
To facilitate things, we have .opened a separate banking
account. We trust that the appeals will meet with a
gratifying return. Our immediate and pressing need is
to secure and bank the first £1,000. If that were raised
we should receive £1,000 from Connexional funds, and,
as the cottages we have bought will presently clear themselves, the back of the outlay would be broken, and the
scheme brought within a measurable distance of success.;
It should be emphasised that we are particularly dependent on the response of .the Connexion. Our cause
here is isolated in a large agricultural area where wages
are depressed, and the help of friends further afield is
therefore all the more essential. There is, indeed, every
reason we should receive prompt support. Whatever we
get locally will depend on what we get outside. In the
town the question is, "What have you got?" or " What
are your prospects?" And we have reason to believe
that, if we could point to a satisfactory sum put by, it
would materially affect the gifts of several who at present
are holding the matter in abeyance. Certainly a goO(.1
response would give our people heart and hope, and
create respect and confidence among those we wish to,
influence.
Every circuit, of course, has its liabilities, and many
friends who approve the project hesitate to help us because they cannot do as much as they would like. Surely,.
though, there are a thousand persons who could send us
a single sovereign each ! With the numbers and resources
of the Connexion, this should be quite possible; and a
thousand pounds now would ensure our ultimate success.
Whatever the individual sum; even though it be the shilling of the humblest, we hope our people, as a whole, will
rally to our support, and send us something. We should
be pleased to send begging-cards for Sunday-schools or
Endeavour Societies. Mr. Guttery and Mr. Taylor, ever
constant in their help, have promised to address a meeting in some central building here directly. We. should
like them to have a list of donations which will make at
favourable impression on the town.
We may say that this is no merely local matter, and, in
appealing without, we are only following in the steps of
the Established Church itself. Great St. Mary's, the
University church, the largest and most important in
this town of many churches, was built towards the close
of the fifteenth century, largely by subscriptions from
the whole country. The histories relate how in thoSe days
the Proctors of the University were sent a-begging through
the length and breadth of the land to obtain the necessary,
funds. If the Established Church needed so to do, then
how much greater is our need! We appeal to Primitive
Methodism for help in securing the 25,000.—Yours, etc.,
G. WINDHAM. .
•
S. W INDHAM.
Alpha House, Alpha-road, Cambridge.
1
The Latest.
So the murder is out. The mysterious method by
which the Ulster Unionist Council is to prevent free
speech in Belfast is to take the hall the day before
and garrison it by a thousand Orangemen, who, presumably, are to hold the fort against all corners.
Well, the resources of civilisation should be equal to
dealing even with a situation like that. It is a pity
that Sir Edward Carson's ravings and the intolerant
action of the Ulster Unionist Council are not
repudiated by the leaders of the Uriicinist party.
Mr. Austen Chamberlain ignores the ugly business,
but the others who have spoken, in effect, either
A more eloquent comapprove or condone it.
mentary on the real inwardness of Orangeism could
not have been desired. We regret that the valiant
effort of the Y.M.C.A. to raise £100,000 in twelve
days by a novel method should halie failed. London
evidently is not to be captured by this American
clock method. Still, £66,677 is a- fine total; and
beats all bizaar or other records. The deputation
The sectional committees of the General Conference)
Arrangements Committee have now begun work in real
earnest. Anticipations are entertained of a very successful conference. Locally no stone will be left unturned
to make it so. The social side of the conference is noti
being neglected. The Lord and Lady Mayoress of Nor•
wich will give a reception to delegates, hosts and hostesset
in St. Andrew's Hall. During the Conference the delegates will be shown over the world-famed works of J. and
J. Colman, and afterwards entertained to tea by the Misses
Colman in the beautiful grounds of Carrow House.
Rev. B. Fell, of St. Helens, Lancs., proposes to supers
annuate at the Conference of 1913. He will then bawl
travelled forty-five years.
DEATH.
FFLTHAM. —Henry
Feltham, of Chapel House, Bishopstonei
in the Salisbury Circuit, went Home January 13th, 1912,
his 89th year, Local preacher over 50 years.
THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
INSPIRATIONAL LIFE STORIES.
JANUARY
25,
1912
heart, won the confidence of the young miner, and he
SIR WILLIAM P. HARTLEY' S
looks back to his association with the Doctor with feelings
LONDON PROFIT-SHARING.
of
thankfulness. But, like many another, he specialises
Rev. W. Younger.
in his own mind the- debt he owes to Dr. Peake. His own
words are best : —"I used to go from his lectures to my
By a Lady Cor espondent.
An important discussion was taking place in the annual study with a deepening love of the Bible and an increasMeeting of the Free Church Council at Swansea. " The ing grasp of the fundamental ideas of truth, which have
Relation of the Church to Social Problems " was the been of unspeakable value to me. Words fail me to
On Saturday, the 20th inst., it was our privilege to be
topic, and there were eager interest in listening and a express my admiration of the many kindnesses he showed at St. George's Hall, Old Kent:road, when, for the fourth
keen competition for the privilege of speaking. Our own me." Some day the time will have arrived for someone year in succession, Sir William P. Hartley met his London
Church had not been represented, and some friends much abler than I am to try and estimate the unique employees and personally distributed the profits. The
behind were urging me to send up my card to the chair- influence of Dr. Peake's unique personality upon the workpeople filled the main hall, and it was a goodly
man. Reluctantly consenting, I was about to hand it to ministry of our Church, but in the meantime it is suffi- sight to see such a large number of cheerful men and
the steward when the chairman called on the Rev. W. cient to say that Mr. Younger does but voice what scores women comfortably seated and eagerly waiting the
Younger, of Harrogate. I knew Mr. Younger slightly, of other men who have the future making of Primitive entrance of this great philanthropist and captain of
but never had heard him on a full-dress occasion, but I Methodism will heartily second.
industry. At three o'clock, amid deafening cheers, Sir
put my card back, for I knew directly he uttered his first
Mr. Younger was sent to Middlesbrough for his first William ascended the platform, accompanied by Lady
sentence that the denomination had found its representa- circuit, and his superintendent was the Rev. R Hind. Hartley, his son, Mr. J. W. and Mrs. Hartley, Miss
tive. The voice at once attracted attention, proclaim- Stationing committees are sometimes divinely guided. He Constance Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. G. Gibben, Mr. Adam
ing the passion and nervous intensity of the speaker. It would be a bold man who said " always." But it would Lee (works manager), Mr. Hewson (office manager), Dr.
was a speech of fire. The purposeful face, flashing eye, be difficult to see how any appointment could have been Carter, Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Johnson, and others.
and striking gesture, alike proclaimed the orator. In a more fitting. Robert Hind was a strong man. It
Sir William, who is every inch a knig
ht, and whose
few moments Mr. Younger said what it would have taken is a calamity when a young, brainy probationer is linked presence always inspires the highest esteem, then desome men half an-hour to have expressed. There were up with a weak superintendent, who can neither command livered an exceedingly interesting and sympathetic
no reservations—no timid apologies—no hesitant balanc- his respect nor his sympathy. Mr. Younger's superinten- address, which evoked the genuine appreciation of the
ing of sentences to suit the moderate men in the audience, dent did both, and the tie that grew up between them was large audience. In the course of his address Sir William
but a fine, strong, masterful appeal which carried the more like that between father and son than of junior and said :—" Our profit-sharing has been satisfactory on both
Conference.' I felt proud. I have heard Mr. Younger senior minister. " The wind bloweth where it listeth." sides, and we have had an unusually long experience,
several times since, and never has he disappointed me. A remarkable revival broke out in Middlesbrough. A having reached at Liverpool our twenty-seventh distribuHe satisfies the desire to hear a case well put. There is new and prolonged Pentecost came to the Church. Five tiong Our particular system may not be a cure for all
nothing ragged or unfinished about his style. The oil he years continuous conversions and increases. What magic labour troubles, but the spirit actuating it is an absolute
brings is beaten oil. He never offers his audiences that power there is in those words to stir the heart! Life cure. Your interests and ours are mutual, and whatever
which cost him nothing.
was lived by the preachers and officials then on the pleasure it may give you to receive the profits, my son
Mr. Younger graduated in the coal pit. He adds breezy uplands, where the glory came and transfigured it and I can say with perfect sincerity that it gives us equal
another to the long list of miner ministers. He began week by week. The Sabbaths were days of wonder. If pleasure to hand it to you. We earnestly appeal to each
life at the bottom of the ladder. Fortune came to him we could get at the spiritual fact behind that Pentecost it one to put their whole heart into the business, and this
and brought him a pick-axe and a shovel with would be very helpful. Was the producing cause the will react on the profit sharing from year to year. Quite
which to earn bread and hew his way to higher faith of some old saint who prayed and waited for the voluntarily we have decided to advance the wages of 277
levels. It is good for a man to bear the yoke in salvation of God, or was ib in answer to a general of 'our workpeople, and in doing this we have watched
his youth. The life of a lad in the pits of Northumber- expectation on the part of the Church
especially the interests of our women workers. The amount
land is..not an easy one. But hardship has its crown,
Anyhow it came, and things could never be for some contributed by you during the year to the Hospital Fund is
like the iron crown of Lombard made out of a nail from who took part in the same again. It gave to our £68 ls. 9d., and it is our pleasure to double your contributhe Cross. He began to dream dreams early. He had Church three ministers. It emphasises the evangelistic tion, making a total of £136 3s. 6d. At this profit-sharing
in him the stuff of which heroes are made. Bread must note in Mr. Younger's ministry. The revival was the we have also added a further £1,000 to the Pension Fund ;
be earned for himself and his mother, and the way to the talk of the district. No Sabbath passed without spiritual to this we do not ask you to make contributions, since we
baker's shop to him was through the coal mine. But man decisions. The fire was not the rapid, transient flame of desire it to be free from actharial calculations. We have
does not live by bread alone. He had tasted of the phosphorus; but the steady white flame of a continuous much pleasure in stating that the amount to be distrisweets of that consecrated ambition which desires "To heat. On a quick, receptive, and purposeful nature buted this afternoon is £2,849. We wish you a Happy
live life is its grand totality " and aims to fill a man's like Mr. Younger's, such an experience was bound to and Prosperous Year, and hope we may all meet again
place in the world. And so hours had to be stolen from have abiding results.
under like favourable circumstances."
the night for study, and much-needed rest was cut down
After these generous remarks the employees filed down
But Mr. Younger is not " a few instincts on legs flourishto the shortest possible limits. Attending science classes ing a Bible," he is hard-headed and practical, and has the aisles in orderly procession in• front of Sir William,
and then going home to study after a hard day's work in already exercised a many-sided ministry. His exploits each receiving from him, in addition to the coveted
the pit. The midnight oil burned in the cottage home, in chapel building and money raising are as remarkable envelope, a kindly shake of the hand. The proceedings
lighting his brave, tired feet up the hard, rugged paths as some of those brAthren who are remarkable for nothing continued with a hearty vote of thanks to Sir William and
of the mountain of knowledge. Three hours' sleep was else. In Bishop Auckland and Harrogate his ministry his son, Mr. W. J. Hartley, proposed by the office
what he allowed himself, and begrudged even that. He has been distinctive, outstanding, and successful. These manager, Mr. Hewson, and seconded by Mr. Richard
must learn, and learning is not easy. Gibbon truly says, towns have counted themselves richer because he was in Swift, foreman of one of the departments, and who had
"Every man has two educations—one which he receives them. He preaches a full orbed Gospel. There are been in Sir William's amployment thirty-eight years. Mr.
from others, and one, more important, which he gives things that need saying, things affecting the great social Adam Lee, in submitfing the resolution, said he heartily
himself." And William Younger was training himself problems of our time, and which cut deep into the class agreed with all that the mover and seconder had said
for the work of his life, in the silent hours when other consciousness of our Churches, and timid men shrink from about the happy relationship existing between Sir William
men slept. God was also training him for a leader saying them. But not so Mr. Younger. He holds his and the employees. The resolution was carried with
against social wrongs. The passionate sympathy with place not by flattering the weaknesses of his hearers, but tremendous 5nthusiasm.
the toiling masses which is ever finding expression in by sheer moral courage. He challenges opposition and
After seeing the workpeople of this famous factory
speech and sermon, was being born and nurtured in those never shrinks from the conclusions of his arguments. under exceptional circumstances, we were curious to see
days of physical toil and night of brain sweat. " I never He is honest himself, and demands honesty from others. them at their daily work. On Monday, the 22nd inst.,
knew what a holiday was until I was twenty-one," says It is not to be wondered at that early—very much earlier therefore, we visited the works, and by special favour of
Mr. Younger. That one sentence alone has in it a world than is common to Connexional orators—Mr. Younger Mr. Adam Lee we were conducted over the immense
of meaning. Men are made by contest. Life may be was found on the platform of the tabernacle meeting of premises and workrooms. What impressed us most was
made too easy to produce strong moral fibre.
the Missionary Society, and splendidly he vindicated the the extreme cleanliness exercised throughout the factory,
The Primitive Methodism of the north had in it that choice of the committee. The missionary cause has fired both in the manufacture of the jam and the appearance
which held and attracted the young miner. It was his imagination and gripped his heart. His speech was of the workers. It is proverbial in -the neighbourhood
robust, fervid and democratic. He was won for Christ
that no dirty or untidy woman need make application at
and the Church. Consecration followed conversion, great and will be long remembered.
Hartley's. We were delighted to see the adequate proservice came on the heels of confession. As a local
vision made in retiring rooms, cloak rooms, and dining
preacher he gave a taste of his quality, and he was soon
for both sexes. We visited the kitchen, from which
NEW BUILDING ENTERPRISES. moss
marked out as a coming minister. One happy Saturday
wholesome hot dinners are served daily. The healthy aparrived when he bade good-bye to the pit. On the
pearance of the women also greatly impressed us. The
The Sunderland and Vewcastle District Committees employees are specially considered in this respect, Sir
following Tuesday he entered the Hartley College, Manchester. The superintendent of the Blyth Circuit was one met at the Central Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, on William providing medical attention and medicine free of
of the choice spirits of the Church. If at any time there January 19th, Alderman R. Brearley, J.P., presiding. charge at a surgery on the premises. We have since been
was the sign of flagging of . purpose, he was behind the Rev. E. Phillipson spoke of the great loss to the district greatly gratified to learn that some young girls who have
young miner, urging, inspiring, coaxing, and sometimes, in the death of Mr. C. Main, circuit steward, Ashington only been employed here a few months received a share of
when necessary, scolding him, and keeping him up to the Circuit, and Mrs. Gillender, wife of Rev. R. Gillender. the profits, with which one bought a pair of boots (the
level of high purpose and endeavour. The Rev. A. J. Letters of sympathy were directed to be sent to the best she had ever possessed), another a coat, and a third
Campbell is one of the heroic souls who with a weakly bereaved families. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Bryant, a hat, the lack of which had prevented them attending a
body has done a big day's work. No young man could Rev. W. A. Bryant sought to be freed from his under- place of worship on the Sunday. May God send the
have fallen into better hands. He was rendering notable taking to remain at Coxhoe next Connexional year. The nation a few more such benefactors as Sir William P.
service to God and the Connexion when he was adminis- District Committee expressed fullest sympathy with Mr. Hartley.
tering periodic doses of mental hypophosphites to the and Mrs. Bryant, and agreed to their application. A
young local preacher at Shankhouses. When Mr. circuit in the sunnier south is to be sought. Consideryounger preached at the district meeting as a candidate, able time was devoted to the best methods of more
the impression made on at least one of his examiners efficiently discharging his duties of district meeting. THE VICE-PRESIDENT IN BRISTOL..
(the Rev. J. Hallam) was that, whether he passed his Several useful resolutions were passed. Sanction was
written examination or not, this man must go into the sought by Coburg-street Church, Blyth, to sell their iron
Councillor T. Fletcher, J.P., the Vice-President, visited
ministry. There is a danger of exalting examination into chapel. This was agreed to. Rev. B. Haddon presented
a kind of fetish, and one is glad when an examiner can an application from Pallion-road, Sunderland First Eastville Church, Bristol, as missionary deputation on
distinguish real worth and preaching genius, even where Station, for a loan of £500 from the Church Extension January 14th and 15th. His sermons and addresses were
the conjugation of the verb "To be" is a bit shaky, or a Fund. It is a new cause in a thickly-populated neigh- well delivered and highly appreciated. His fine presence,
candidate is not quite clear as to the difference between bourhood. The signs are encouraging. Blyth Station evangelical fervour, and manifest devotion to our misArianism and Gnosticism. But with Mr. Younger there sought permission to purchase a minister's house at Bed- sionary cause deeply impressed the hearers, and proved
was no question of failing ; the long hours of study bore lington. Consett Church was granted permission to him to be the right man for his honourable position. The
their fruit, and his knowledge was equal to the demands build church, schools, and class-rooms, to cost some visits of our Connexional officials to the West have been
£6,750. This is a big, bold venture, but as the friends more frequent in recent years, and •should do much to
of the examiner.
College life tests as well as trains a man. The daily have nearly £3,000 in hand, it was felt they were quite foster and extend the denominational spirit and deepen
-routine, the mental discipline, the claims of comrade- equal to the undertaking. Consett is a strong church, loyalty among our people. Such visits as that of Mr.
ship, the adjustment of a whole character to a new and under 'better conditions ought to have even greater Fletcher, Mr. J. Sivil last April, and Ald. Linfiefd in July
are a great inspiration to our churches in these distant
environment, are all revelations to a young man of his prosperity.
parts, ethich by distance are cut off from the main curinner self as well as to others. Three men had a marked
rents of Connexional life and activity. Our Vice-Presiinfluence upon his mental and spiritual development at
dent, though a full-handed business man, is sparing
this time First, there was the Rev. D. Neilson, B.D.,
neither time nor expense in his desire to serve the Church
whose contribution to the intellectual making of Primihe loves so much by visiting every district at least once
tive Methodism has never received the recognition it deSPIDER the Infallible Corn Remover. It never during his year of office. His engagements have been
served. Mr. Younger is only one of many who received Curedtoby
Corns. Makes walking a pleasure.
many, and are likely to be up to the next Conference.
not only a brain-quickening from contact with this great- fails lo.remove
per packet ; or 3 packets for 2o.; post free.
But that is just what we expect from the Fletchers of
hearted Scotchman, but also a moral and spiritual tone.
ALCREAA DRUG CO. (Dept. 20), HARROGATE. Silsden. The President, Dr. Dalton, will visit Bristol
The
Dr. Watson was the principal of the college. The fine
In return your money (f it does not remove your Corm.
District in April.,
-blend in him of the scholar and the man, of brain and of
roe ran TRILL, please send postcard.
CORNS. • HOOFY-SKIN
WARTS, BUNIONS.
JANUARY 25, 1912 -
THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
THE WISE MEN LED BY THE
STAR.
V.—Looking again into v-v. 11 and 12 we note
Guild
of
Kind
Hearts.
The Wise Men's Conduct.
True worship always will find expression in (a) eager and
International. Lesson for Sunday, Feb. 4, 19.12:
acceptable offering. Gift will be no task, rather a delights
fat and eager necessity, and such worship and gift is
Matt. ii. G.T., Isaiah xlv. 22.
guaranteed (b) unfailing guidance (ver. 12). The sum of
the study is this : Let life be a constant travel to the
By Henry J. Pickett
THE KING'S PROMISE.
highest, a worship of the purest, and a giving of the best,
then such life, being Divinely guided, shall be as " the
One of the very best kings of England was King Alfred,
LINKS OF HISTORY: In point sof time, this study path of the just, shining more and more unto the perfect He was so wise and brave and good that he received the
should have prcccded last week's lesson. In this year's day."
name of Alfred the Great, and he well deserved the titles
series, however, we are not to follow any rigid chronoThere are many stories told about him, amongst which is
logical order ; but, moving in and out of the first three
one about the King's promise. It is over a thousand years
Gospels, we are to secure a detailed and yet comprehensince lie lived anedied. In his days there were not many
THE NEEDED OPTIMISM.
sive view of the Supreme Person of history, the Son of
good roads in England, and there were many thieves and
God. In point of interest, importance, and kinship of
robbers. The king worked hard to have good roads made,.
Endeavour Topic for Week beginning Jan. 28:
thought our study to-day follows naturally the thought
and he promised that all travellers along the roads in his
Isaiah lx. 1-11.
of last week. Shepherds, sages, temple watchers, angel
kingdom should be protected against robbers and thieves
watchers—a wonderful quartet uniting earth and
only, he said, they must keep on the high roads. If
(Endeavour Day.)
they turned aside into the forests, or went across the wild
heaven—all proclaim Jesus King. What is so interestlonely moors, or got amongst the mountains, then arty,
ing and so confirmatory should be noted :—Matthew,
who writes of the King, having chiefly Jews in his I.—Optimism: True and False.
would put themselves in danger ; but if they kept on the
thought, records this first tribute of, the Gentile world
king's highway, then they would be safe. After that the
There are two kinds of optimism. They stand to each roads became morg frequented by travellers, who rejoiced
to-the new royalty, while Luke, who writes for Gentiles, other
as counterfeit and real. The former is a superomits it, and dwells upon the tribute of the devoutest ficial, dim-eyed, does-not-matter-ism. It airly sings, in the king's protection.
Jews. If these narratives were not the record of fact, "All's well," as if that silenced all quett,ioning for ever.
Our life in this world is often compared to a journey.:
this could not be. In any invention, such records and It passes difficulties by denying them, and makes a show We are like travellers going from one place to another,
such omissions would be more than a literary blunder, of bravery by .quoting Paul parrot-fashion at the very and there are more dangers. But God promises that if we
they would be a-literary impossibility!
hour it lacks all seriousness through loss of vision. The will keep on His way, He will protect us, and save us from
I.—Now that we have come to our final study of the real is not so. It is quiet, patient, informed, serious. all perils. It is a wonderful thought that the great and
varied scenes of this great birth, it will serve vividly to It does not deny its difficulties. Its position is different. mighty God will guard us from all evil if we walk in His
- recall recent lessons, and prepare for the present study, if For it the hills are there, but surmountable. The foe is, ways.
To walk in God's ways is to do what God commands..
-the class is encouraged to state what is the most interesting but conquerable. The ill is, but curable. The fiercest
incident ctssoeiated with the coming of Jesus! It is certain storm must bring the calm, and the darkest night give Two apostles were one day told that they must give up
preached
about Jesus, or else they would be punished ;
the answers would reveal great diversity of view, such place to. sunrise. It is serious because it has seen so
diversity being a tribute to the fruitfulness of the theme, clearly about it, and fearless because it has seen so deeply but one of them bravely replied that they would only do
what
was
right in the sight of God. If God bade them do
the difficulty being, not to find an answer, but to make a into the nature of things. It is invincible because it is
anything, they would do it, whatever happened. You
selection. Where all is so wonderful we may not be able convinced the true must triumph and the best must be.
remember how Daniel's three friends were threatened that
to say that any single incident is chief, yet, certainly, not
if they did not bow down and worship the image they,
the least interesting is the sight of these venerable II.—The Prophets' Optimism,
Such was the optimism of Israel's prophets. They were would be cast into the burning fiery furnace. But they
scholars kneeling in lowliest adoration, in the humblest of
all birth places, before the greatest of all births, the conscious of the actual. They looked upon their people determined to do right ..and trust in God, so they
King of Gentiles as of Jews, the Lord of Heaven and and saw their perversity and their degeneracy. They were answered : " Our God is able to deliver us out of the fiery,
grieved to the pick at their condition and their oircum- furnace, and even if He doesn't do that, and we have to
Earth !
II—Certain questions leap to the mind. None of them stances. Yet they kept their courage and buoyancy. die, we will not do wrong." How bravely they spoke!
harmful, all of them interesting, but entirely speculative, Under the worst conditions they conceived a coming good. And how wonderfully God did deliver them ! They had
and, as the Bible has always a practical purpose, we search Their darkest night was never starless. In the sternest made up their minds to do right ; and they would not
in vain for any confident answer. Where was the home of adversity they dreamed of prosperity. There was always look on any other way. They are a fine example to us ails
the Magi ? Arabia, or, as scholars are now inclined to " a better day a-coming." Each, in his own way, ex" If it.is right, there is no other way ! "
think, Persia? How many did they number? Augustine pressed the same conviction. Our topic-verses are full of
Brave words to speak, and braver still to live;;
suggested twelve, prophetic of the twelve, who would after- the exquisite imagery. of it. It grew out of their faith in
A flag to guide the battle of each day,
wards go on world-wide pilgrimages preaching Jesus, God's purpose for their people and His own gracious faithA motto that will peace and courage give.
others say three, each bringing the costliest gift from the fulness to it.
" If it is right, there is no other way ! "
lands whence they came. How long had they been travel- I11.—The Needed Optimism.
Wise words that clear the tangles from the brain
ling ? Two years ? when, as some astrcoomers say, the
Paul's deep word, "For we are saved by hope," is true.
Pleasure may whisper, doubt may urge delay,
star first appeared, or four months? We may not answer
And self may argue, but it speaks in vain.
this, what we do mark as worthy of our example, is their We need the prophetic optimism in life. The history of
great achievement proves it. Unless we can see beneath
eagerness, devoutness, obedience to the light they had !
"If it is right, there is no other way ! "
and beyond the dark seeming of the actual we may fall
III.—This brings us to
This is the voice of God, the call of truth
defeated. Let us cherish hope until it becomes
Happy the man who hears it to obey,
The Wise Men's Search
triumphant conviction. Therein is power to be and do.
And follows upward, onward, from his youth..
All
the
great
effective
workers
have
been
optimists.
The
(1--3, 9-10). He that walketh with wise men shall be
wise ! It must be profitable to spend an afternoon in the men who are helping the world onwards to-day are
Resolve to do always what is right. There will be many
optimists
also.
We
need
it
for
the
hours
of
trial
when
company of these devout scholars, seeing they lead us
temptations to turn aside into evil ways. Suppose a boy
where, indeed still, all the best scholarship of the world life seems stricken and thwarted. We need it when tasks were going on a street, and he saw a lady drop her purse.
conducts us, to the feet of the greatest Teacher of the are) heavy and helpers are few. We need it when evil His first thought would be to run and pick it up and give
seems established, when men are indifferent to their truest it to the lady. But quick as a flash there would come the
ages. They sought—
(a) The true object of affection.—Recall at this point the interests, when the actual seems to mock our keenest thought : "If I were to keep this purse, I should have
lesson for January 21st, and dwell upon the striking fact faith and best endeavour. This keen-eyed, sane, strong some money to spend," and he would think of what he
that here the rustic shepherds and the learned astronomers optimism of the prophets, which, looking beyond the could buy, or perhaps of a circus or picture-show which
and sages touch each other. Neither of tkem had found present to the ultimate, gathers an inspiration above he would like to visit. Now that thought of keeping the
true satisfaction till they had found the Divine. In their defeat, we need. Nor is it vain. Both in politics and purse would he the suggestion of Satan, tempting the boy
search and satisfaction at the cradle of Jesus, we see the religion ideals- tend to actualise themselves, and hope to do what was wrong. The way to conquer that would be
deeper spiritual instincts and longings common to our cherished fulfils its own predictions. "All things useful to run as quickly as he could and restore to the lady her
humanity. Neither the simple life of the shepherds, nor and beautiful were once only hopes and ideas." It was purse.
the wealth, learning, companionship of the Magi, had given ever so. God- leads humanity onwards and upwards from
Let us remember that whenever we do wrong we grieve
real content. They looked and longed for the best. They within. Jesus has taught us Her has great gracious pur- God. To tell a lie, to steal, to use bad words, to cheat or
hastened in search of it when the opportunity came. Their poses in human life. That His love is infinite and His deceive another, is to get off God's great highway of Wellentire satisfaction with Jesus proves for them, and for us, strength equal to His love. That He bends down to man doing and to put ourselves in peril. If we bravely do
solicitude and fills the soul with noble aspires
that we are made only for the Divine. Dwell upon the in paternal
to show Himself "MIGHTY TO SAVE." Let us grasp what is right, and stick to what is good, then God will
inbstitutes offered by the world, and the unrest and dis- tions
that
truth
afresh.
Then shall we find fair Christianity protect us, and make us glad, and crown our lives with
content that results from seeking them as companions for
give ourselves to blessing and honour.
our best love. Pleasure, work, hobbies, company, money, supremely, invincibly optimistic, and
ARTHUR T. YA.XLEY.
toil,
nothing
fearing,
we turn from them all in time, conscious of their
Short Stories.
helplessness. - Wrong starting points do not lead to right
terminations. Did the world of men and women to-day put
FOUND OUT.
Jesus where they place business, comfort, pleasure, there
" Would you like some jam, Edward I"
would be a revolution in human affairs. There can be no
FOR CHOIRS AND ORGANISTS.
" Yes, please, mother."
peace for us, nor on earth, so long as the sham is taken
" Very well, I—there, how annoying ! I've mislaid the
for the real, or the passing preferred to the permanent.
key."
The Wesleyan Publishing House is to be warmly comWe shall get a right world when we wisely search for the
"But it doesn't matter, mother. If you stand on the
mended
for
its
praiseworthy
efforts
to
meet
the
needs
of
right things in the right order, and the right order is the
churches, choirs and organists. Its recent publications ledge and reach through the window—'
old law : " Thou shalt have no other God before Me."
" Ah! that is all I wanted to know. Father, bring your
include
"
The
Choir
Series
"
of
Organ
Voluntaries,
Parts
(b) The true object of knowledge. (c) The true object of
1, 2 and 3 of Book VI. The price of each part is sixpence cane, please! "
service.
net.
The
voluntaries
are
not
too
long
;
naturally
they
IV.—The terror, treachery, and failure of Herod (vv. 3,
ARITHMETIC.
4, 7, 8, 12), who said worship, but who secretly meant vary in length, in quality and colour, but the whole are
murder, should be rapidly reviewed, as setting forth the excellently suitable for their purpose. Young organists
William : " Whilst in a restaurant the other day
particularly
will
find
them
of
great
value.
There
is
also
loss of indifference and insincerity, and as throwing into
noticed two fathers and two sons at tea. The charge was
a wide field for the sacred solo, for the solo that will really 9d.
per head, and what do you think the bill amounted
clearer light the beauty of
help a congregation and the preacher. The three just to?"
issued will in different ways serve this purpose. "Just
The Wise Men's Attitude
Henry.: "That's easy enough ; 3s. of course."
(vv. 9-11). (a) Mark their reverence. They were trained as I Am," set to music by Mr. J. A. 1VIeale ; and " The
William : "You are wrong. The bill came to 2s. 3d."
men, and their training made easy this first requirement Two Rivers," words by Henry Burton and' music by M. L.
Henry : " How can that be ? Four persons at Ns
of those who seek the Divine. The most competent in Wostenholm, are full of tender feeling ; while the third, each —"
"The Heart's Door," if not so widely suitable for a
William : "Three persons, Henry, though there Isere
any realm are always the most conscious of defect, and, Sunday evening, is especially so for a Brotherhood gatherat the same time, the most conscious of unattained heights. ing. The same publishers are also issuing a number, of two fathers and two sons. To be exact, there were father,
(b) Mark their discernment. Worship brought convic- new anthems of great merit. We sincerely hope this son, and grandfather. See ? "
tion that this babe was the Messiah they sought. Mark attempt to supply a long-felt need will meet with cordial
Anybody who is willing to make kindness a rule of life
ver. 11, and note with it vv. 13, 20, 21. It is always the acknowledgment.
may join our Guild. Persons over sixteen years of age •
young child and his mother. The sentence is complete
with the word child ! This ought to condemn the worship
are enrolled as Senior members. Beautiful badges are
of Mary-, a practice nowhere sanctioned in Scripture. The Primitive Methodist Leader' may supplied for members to wear. A penny stamp to be sent
Wors:tip, brings the most satisfactory answe:s to criticism.
for each badge required and an extra stamp for return
as it gjves the surest guide to life.
be ordered through any Newsagent or postage.
HMIs-1.k their praise. The spirit of true gratitude and
Mark letters "Guild," and send to Rev. AIITIEUR Juan,
at Railway Bookstalls.
10, Princes Avenue, Grimsby.
real joy lesiong to the truly devout.
60
THE PRIMITIVE- METHODIST LEADER:-
Services and Preachers.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th.
OsERMONDSEY, ST. GEORGE'S HALL, OLD-.KENT
ROAD, S.E., Rev. J. E. Gilbert, at 11 and 3.15
(P.S.A.); Rev. Joseph Johneen, at 7. Poor Children's
Festival.
'BLACKPOOL, Chapel Street (facing the Central Pier),
Mr. A. Sarson, M.A., at 10.45 and 6.30. Thursday,
7.30 to 8.30, Devotional Hour. Visitors heartily
invited.
CALEDONIAN, ROAD, N. (corner of Market Road), Rev.
P. Kay, at 11 and 6.30.
ZULLERCOATS, Councillor H. Johnston, Belfast, at
10.30 and 6.30.
HARRINGAY, Mattison Road, Rev. J. Pickett, at 11 and
6.30.
HARROGATE, Rev. W. Younger, at 11 and G.30.
MORECAMBE, Parliament Street, Mr. J. Rumley, at 10.30
and 6.30.
•
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, Central Church, Rev. T.
Sykes, at 10.30 and 6.30.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, Maple Street Church, Mr.
Hindmarsh, at 10.45 and 6.30.
SOUTHPORT, Church Street, Services — Rev. J. T.
Barkby, at 10.30 ; Rev. W. Christie, at 6.30.
STOKE NEWINGTON Church, Northwold Road, Rev.
A. T. Guttery, at 11 and 6.30. Monday lecture, " The
Glories of the Free Churches," at 8. Tickets, Is. and
6d. ; chairman, H. S. Miller, Esq.
SURREY CHAPEL, Central Mission, Blackfriars
Road, S.E., Rev. J. Tolefree Parr, at 11 and 7 ; Rev.
J. R. Lees, Vicar of St. Andrews, at 3.30 (Brotherhocd).
Connexional Evangelists' Engagements.
MR. J. B. BAYLIFFE, Kirbylloorside, until January 30th
REV. JOSEPH ODELL, Humberstone Road, Leicester,
until January 28th.
MISS PERRETT, Glossop Circuit. until February 2nd.
Evangelists' Engagements.
MRS. ASHMAN, Loftus, Staithes, until February 1st.
TOM HOLLAND, Flottergate, Grimsby, till January 28th.
ALBERT SHAKESBY, Wombwell, until January 29th.
'LONDON PRIMITIVE METHODIST COUNCIL. — Primitive
Methodists removing to London will be directed to the nearest
P.M. Church if some official of the church will notify the
Rev. F. Pickett, 13, St. Andrew's Road, Enfield, N. The full
London address must be given, which will be at once forwarded
to the nearest minister of our Church.
Births, Marriages, Deaths.
NOTICES must reach the OMce, 78, Farringdon Street, London, E.C., by
Tuesday morning. Terme, prepaid Under 30 words, es. ; each additional
10 words or less, ed. Memoirs, reports of marriages, etc., must be
accompanied by a prepaid notice.
SILVER WEDDING.
LEPPINGTON—HARRISON.—January 22nd, 1887, at Clown
Primitive Methodist Chapel, Hull, by the Rev. J. Goldthorpe,
Present address,
Robert Leppington to Mary Harrison.
Home Farm, Finningley Park, Bawtry, Yorks.
DEATHS.
BAKER.—On January 6th, at 64, Wellington-street East,
Higher Broughton, Manchester, Elizabeth, the beloved wife
of William Baker, aged sixty-six years. Interred at Wcaste
Cemetery.
BARRON.—December 28th, at Somerdon House, Preston,
near Hull, aged fifty-six, Mrs. Barron, widow of the late
C. J. Barron. Interred at the Preston Cemetery.
BROWN.—January 18th, 1912, at 75, Kirkgate, Otley, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Thomas Brown, stationer, Otley.
Interment at Otley Cemetery, January 22nd.
BUCKLEY.—In loving.memory of James Buckley, of Elmfield,
Sussex-road, Southport, who passed away on Tuesday, Janie
ary 2nd, 1912. " He is risen."
EDOE.—Sephia Edge, of Guildford, in her seventy-first year.
For ten years a faithful and devoted member of our Guildford
church. She passed away peacefully at the residence of
her sister, Mickleover, Derby, January 3rd. Her life was
fragrant, her end triumphant.
Gorrs.—On December 15th, 1911, Mrs. Mary Ann Gotts, a
native of Happisburgh, Norfolk, aged eighty-four. Interred
in the cemetery, Seaham Harbour.
HAWLEY.—Josephine, the beloved wife of Charles H
Hawley, of Seacombe, Cheshire, was translated January 6th
1912, aged fifty-six years.
KYNASTON.—On January 11th, 1912, at Aston Cottage,
Weston Common, Salop, Samuel Kynaston, aged seventy-one
years. Father of Rev. Thomas Kynaston, Stretford.
ROSE.—January 5th, at Adelaide-road, St. Denys, Southempton, Mrs. Eliza Rose, aged eighty-one years. A member
of our church for over sixty-one years.
TouLsoN.—On January 20th, at 9, Windermere Villas,
Hornsey, Mrs. Mary Ann Toulson, the revered widow of
the late Rev. Joseph Teulson (ex-president of Conference),
aged eighty years.
IN MEMORIAM.
FINCH.—In loving memory of the Rev. Charles Finch, of
Congleton, who passed to the Homeland, January 23rd, 1906.
Heaven will the mysteries explain, And then, ah, then ! we'll
understand.
FLANAGAN.—In hallowed memory of my beloved wife, who
entered into rest January 23rd, 1911.—James Flanagan.
STOREY.—In loving remembrance of Mrs. Thomas Storey, of
Chester-le-Street, who died January 27th, -1911. " At rout."
By her husband and dear friends:
TISORP.—In loving memory of Drusilla, wife of Ned Thorp,
Nortonville, Bradford, who fell asleep January 12th, 1910.
Ministerial Changes and Engagements.
Changes in 191K
Rev. H. Preston from Glaitonbury, after a term of four
years.
Rev. John Bennett from Scarborough First.
Rev. Edward Evans from Kendal, after a term of four
years. '
Rev. Joseph J. Hodson, M.A., from Rhondda Circuit, after
four years.
Engagements for 1912-13.
Rev. William Curry to Penge and Bromley.
Rev. Stanley W. Brown to Hereford, a second year.
Engagements for 1913-14.
Rev. C. Higgins- from Bristol Fourth to Sheffield Fourth.
Rev. W. Turner (2) to Darlaston.
Rev. J. T. Eels from Bridlington to Loughborough.
PERSONAL.
Rev. M. P. Davison, of Hexham, we are glad to learn,
continues to make favourable progress.
Mr. R. G. Heys, B.A., of Scarborough First, has been
elected a delegate to the annual Free Church Meetings in
March.
Mr. W. Weaver, of Faringdon, we are glad to learn, is
steadily improving, and hopes of his complete recovery are
now entertained.
Rev. Joseph Maland has been unanimously elected to
the presidency of the Wolverhampton and District
Christian Endeavour Union.
Rev. R. W. Ferguson has been elected by the Fernworth Free Church Council as a delegate to the National
Council meetings to be held at Cheltenham in March next.
We regret to learn that Rev. Arthur Baldwin is again
compelled to relinquish work for a little time. It is fully
anticipated after a brief period he will be able to resume
his work.
Rev. W. Franks has been elected President of the York
and District Endeavour Union, and Mr. F. Dodsworth has
been made Vice-President. Miss Gladwin has been
elected Secretary of the Junior Section.
Mr. Howe, of-Colwyn Bay, has presented an individual
communion service to the Church at Dove Holes, Bradwell, in memory of his mother. The servioe was used for
the first time on Sunday evening last.
In connection with the interchange of pulpits in North
London last week, Rev. W. E. Orchard, D.D., author of
" Modern Theories of Sin," preached in our Chase Side
Church, Enfield Circuit. The minister, Rev. F. Pickett,
occupied the pulpit of a neighbouring church.
Mr. Arthur Baldwin (grandson of the late Mr. John
Baldwin, of Burnley), the young and talented organist•of
Bethel Church, Burnley, his friends will be pleased to
learn, has successfully passed the examination and secured
the diploma of A.R.C.O., London.
There is, we are glad to learn, a slight improvement in
the condition of Mrs. Pearce, of Cradley Heath. Rev. J.
Pearce and his family have had an exceedingly anxious
Mrs. Pearce.
time through the very critical .condition
The news we are able to give to-day will be welcome to
their large circle of friends.
A great host of friends in various darts of the land will
be grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Toulson, widow
of the late Rev. Jos. Toulson, ex-President of Conference
and ex-General Book Steward. A more extended reference will be made to our revered friend in our next week's
issue. The furieral service will take place to-morrow
(Friday) at Mittison-road Church, Harringay, at 1.15.
The interment will be at Islington (St. Mary's) Cemetery,
Eat Finchley, at 3 p.m.
Tatham-street Church, Sunderland, in 1911 had an
encouraging year's work. Conversions have taken place
and congregations have kept up. Financially, a record
was well-nigh established ; £540 was paid off the debt,
and a deficit of £140 with which last year was begun has
been reduced to £24. The income for the year was £1,150.
Unstinted praise is due to the treasurer, Mr. W. Bowran,
for the almost perfect way in 'which the moneys of the
church are handled.
Mr. William Heslop, of Darlington, who has been appointed co-editor with Dr. Booth of the Supplement to the
Hymnal Tune Book, has been fifty-eight years a choirmaster. For over twenty years he was choirmaster at
Shildon, of which place he is a native. Then for some
time he occupied the dual position of choirmaster at
Shildon and- Darlington. The late Rev. Hugh Gilmore
finally secured his undivided time and talent for the choir
at Greenbank, Darlington, when the church was opened
thirty-two years ago, and he has occupied this position
ever since. He is entirely self-taught, but is in all probability unequalled in his knowledge of hymnology. He
possesses every published collection of hymns in the
market. He was the originator, as he has been the only
conductor, of the Darlington and Stockton District
Psalmody Association.
The Wolverhampton and District C.E. Union, representing twenty-three Societies with about 900 members, is
enjoying much success in its work for Christ and the
Church, and has had a specially prosperous year under
the presidency of Mr. A. P. Morris. the society steward
and school superintendent of our Waterloo-road School,
whose visits-to the various Societies and wise messages
a
JANUARY .2-5, 1912
have been very stimulating. At thb annual business
- Meeting tributes of the utmost cordiality and high ap-
preCiation were paid to Mr. Morris on his retirement from
the office he has so well filled. In all his work he has beet,
well supported by his wife, who is an enthusiastic Endeavourer and has recently been appointed for a second term
to the presidency of our Waterloo-road Society, to which.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris give the first place in their sympathy and service, and with such devoted workers the
continued success of the Society is assured. ,
IN MEMORIAM.
Mrs. William Baker.
Manchester Third has lost one of its best workers and
friends in Mrs. Baker, -who, after a few months' illness,
passed away to the home eternal on January 6th. She
was a member of the Great Cloves-street Church,
Broughton, regular in her attendance at the services, and
deeply interested in all the church's work. Eleven years
ago, when the present church buildings were erected at
a cost of over £7,000, which was a considerable responsibility for the Society, Mrs. Baker, with her husband,
was amongst those who toiled unceasingly to raise the
necessary funds, and all along she has been foremost in
every good work. Mrs. Baker was of a bright and sunny
disposition; inspiring hope and faith wherever she went,
outspoken and frank in her manner, trustworthy, reliable, and true. - Her home life was supremely happy,
husband and •wife serving the same God and living for
the accomplishment of the same objects. The funeral
took place on Tuesday, January 9th, when a most impressive service was held in the house at 64, Wellingtonstreet. Rev. H. L. Herod read Ps. xxii., etc. " Lead,
Kindly Light," was sung, and Councillor Windsor, J.P.,
offered a prayer full of tender sympathy and hope. The
interment followed at Weaste Cemetery, in the presence
of a large number of friends. United prayers ascend to
the throne of heavenly grace on behalf of the bereaved
husband and the members of the family that they may
be sustained and comforted in this time of trial.
Mr. James Buckley.
By the passing of Mr. James Buckley, which occurred
on Tuesday, January 2nd, our church at Church-street,
Southport, has lost one of its best and most respected
officials, and Primitive Methodism one of her truest and
most devoted sons. For more than fifty years he was a
member of the church, for forty-five years a local preacher,
and for thirty years a class-leader. In all these relationships he walked worthy of his high calling. He lived as
seeing Him who is invisible, and served Him with the
most and best he had. In the Leigh, Bolton and South- •
port circuits he was known as a most efficient and effective
preacher of the'Word. He walked thousands of miles
that he might preach to others the Gospel that had done
so much for him. And with no little success either.
Few things have helped to cheer the heart of his widow
and children more than the letters received from those
who were turned from darkness to light by his ministry.
For some years his health had been unsatisfactory, but it
was not until after his return from the Centenary Conference at Tunstall, of which he was a member, that the
break-up became apparent. In his last days he suffered
much, but he knew in whom he had believed, and found
peace and hope in Christ. His remains wore put to earth
in the Southport Cemetery on the Friday following his
decease, after a service in the Church-street Church, at
which the minister, Rev. J. T. Barkby, delivered a fitting
address. Revs. J. Whittle, T. A. Young, and J. E.
Hughes also took part in the service.
Mrs. Mary Ann Gotta.
Mary Ann Gotts was born at Happisburgh, Norfolk,
March 18th, 1827. When of age she was sent to a Church
Sunday-school, but soon after was brought under the
influence of some of our early missionaries and ministers.
When eighteen years of age she was converted, and gave
herself wholeheartedly to the service of Jesus Christ. She
became a local preacher and rendered good service. She
was exceedingly happy in her married life. Boaz Gotts,
her husband, was a godly man. They faced life bravely
together. Their home was open to the preachers of the
Gospel, for they had the Prophet's chamber. When in
middle life they removed to Seaham Harbour, and at
once joined the church. Mr. Gotts became a class-leader,
and his wife assisted him in every way possible. Mrs.
Gotts' membership covers a period of sixty-six years.
During all these years she has been loyal to her Church,
its interests were ever hers, and when, on account of
increasing years and weakness, she was unable to attend
the means of Grace, nothing gave her greater joy than to
hear of the cause of God prospering. She had a firm grip
of the great verities of the Gospel. There were no uncertainties about her experience ; to her " Jesus was all
in all." For some time we saw her strength was failing,
and felt she was nearing home. On Friday, December
15th, 1911, she passed on to her rest, aged eightyfour years. On Sunday, December 17th, 1911, all that
was mortal was laid, amid every token of respect, in the
cemetery at Seaham Harbour, " until the day break and
the shadows flee away."
Mrs. Gillender.
The sudden death of Mrs. Gillender, the beloved wife
of Rev. R. Gillender, has occasioned widespread distress,
for she was highly esteemed wherever she was known.
Touching and appropriate references were made to her
character and worth by Rev. J. Upright at the following
Sunday morning service. A funeral service was held at
the Manse, Milfield, at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, before the
remains were taken for burial at Whickham-on-Tyne.
Rev. A. Allwork, Rev. J. Upright, and Rev. C. G. Tetley
took part in the service at Whickham. Many wreaths
and many letters of sympathy were sent. Mrs. GiViendet
had been a Sunday-school teacher, a missionary collector,
JANUARY • 25, 1912
a devoted wife for over thirty years, an affectionate
mother, and a most helpful minister's wife. Letters of
appreciation of the character and services of Mrs. Gillenaer at Cockerinouth, her native circuit, and from the
various circuits in which she has travelled with her
husband, have been received from numerous ministers and
friends.
Mr. S. Rynaston.
Ellesmere Circuit has lost one of its oldest officials by
the death, in his seventy-second year, of Samuel Kynaston, of Weston Common, after a very short but severe
illness. More than fifty years ago he was converted in
a gracious revival at Cockshutt, in the Hadnall Circuit,
and early became a local preacher, a position he honourably and faithfully filled in the Hadnall, Oswestry, and
Ellesmere Circuits respectively. Only three weeks before
his translation to the higher life he conducted his last
service in the Bagley Chapel. He was also a class-leader
and a spiritual force in the Church. His home was always
open to the ministers. His loyalty to our Church was
beyond question, and to its ministry he gave his only son.
The funeral took place on January 13th, Rev. W. Wil-
Church News.
Artrincham.
On Wednesday, January 10th, Mr.
James Bernard gave a very successful
recital. The larger part consisted of
Shakespeare's " Taming of the Shrew,"
and Mr. Bernard succeeded in giving
a wonderful representation of the five
chief characters introduced into the
story. For the second part of the programme Mr. Bernard gave two miscellaneous items. The musical items were
contributed by our own choir, under the
leadership of Mr. J. A. Hill. Several
Shakespearean part songs were rendered.
Mr. George Rhodes, K.C., presided. The
financial results are very satisfactory.
Barnsley.
On New Year's Day Mr. and Mrs. G.
Porter, of Barnsley, gave their annual
dinner to the aged poor of the town.
About 105 sat dawn and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. After dinner a meeting
was held in Buckley-street Church. Mr.
Porter, of Doncaster, took the chair. Solos
and recitations were rendered by the
Misses Hilda and Muriel and Master
Ossian Porter, and Rev. W. Younger gave
an address. The good which was accomplished cannot be estimated, and such
Christlike work on the part of our
friends at Barnsley could with profit be
imitated in other places. This is the
twenty-fourti., New Year's Day that Mr.
and Mrs. l'orter have expressed their
practical sympathy in this way with the
aged poor.
Berkhamsted,
On January 17th a very successful effort
on behalf of the Trust Fund was held. A
gold and silver tree proved to be interesting and profitable. The minister presided.
Solos and recitations were given by the
young people. Mrs. Walter Keen, of
Barnsbury Park, gave a most helpful
address and stripped the tree of its fruit.
The sum of £17 13s. stands- to the credit
of the effort.
Blackpool.
Increased interest has been put into the
missionary effort, which was made last
week. Our minister asked that in two
years we might increase our raisings for
this noble enterprise 75 per cent. We
entered on our services in high hope. Mrs.
Leuty was the deputation, and her living
messages, both on the Sunday and weekday, deeply stirred the people. The new
Ladies' Missionary Auxiliary has done
splendidly for its first year, and at
Wesham the missionary spirit has
brought in nearly £12. Everybody rejoiced when Rev. John Bradbury
announced they had realised their programme, for £45 had been contributed.
Bournemouth First.
An Increase Campaign was opened in
this circuit by a public meetin at the
'Springbourne Herridge Memorial Church
on November 22nd last, and a resolution,
pledging the members to best endeavour to
secure increase was passed, and a copy was
sent to each member, with the result that
many have become signatories to tie
resolution, which is already bearing fruit.
A circuit gathering was held on Wednesday, January 17th, at Commercial-road.
Tea was served at 5 and 5.30. A public
meeting followed at 7 p.m., over which Mr.
C. Thorne presided. Addresses were
given by representatives from each church
atid the circuit ministers. Much satisfaction is felt at the genuine interest shown
in the campaign by the members of the
circuit, and large and important results
are confidently anticipated.
Brighton,
On Thursday evening, the 11th, a very
happy time was spent at London-road by
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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.,
cock, of Ellesmere, Alderman J. Jones, J.P.,. of Chester,
and Mr. Joseph Higgins, of Bagley, taking part.
Mrs. Eliza Rose,
of St. Denys, Southampton, entered the Homeland on
Friday, January 5th, in the eighty-second year of her age.
She had been a member of our Church for over sixty-one
years, and had been associated with its early history in
Southampton in St. Mary Street. She and her husband,
who " passed on before " some years ago, established our
first Sunday-school at St. Denys. Our Church owes much
to our sister. She sacrificed much and laboured hard in
many ways for the Church she loved. Even when laid
aside by affliction her zeal for the welfare of our Zion was
manifest ; and only a few days before her death she had
made arrangements to present the church with a set of
urns—which wish has been sacredly carried out by her
relatives. Our sister was held in the highest respect.
Her gentle spirit, her consistent Christian life, her devotion and loyalty to the Church will make her name
fragrant for very many years to come. The end was lull
of peace, and the future was radiant. She often repeated
the words : " And that will be glory for me," and thus
the members of the Young Women's
P.S.A. Class. The proceedings began
with a meeting in the church. Alderman
Lowther, J.P., was the chairman. The
secretary's report showed an increase of
members. Mrs. Lowther presented the
prizes. Miss Maud James sang a solo,
accompanied by Miss Lowther. A high
spiritual tone pervaded the whole meeting.
Hearts were moved with sympathy as we
stood to express our sorrow with the
bereaved wife and family of Rev. S. B.
Lane (minister of an adjoining church).
After supper most of the members enjoyed
games and music. The officials have been
re-elected, and are looking forward hopefully to the fourth year's work for Christ
and the Church.
Bristol Sixth.
The Brotherhood at Albany had a special
meeting on Sunday, January 14th, when
the speaker was E. G. Prasatham
Cotelingam, the famous native Indian
journalist and traveller and lecturer,
whose subject was " The Brotherhood of
Nations." Dr. Fells, M.B., presided, and
spoke of his thirteen years' experience as
q medical missionary in India, during
which time he had known the speaker's
brother in connection with the London
Missionary Society. Mr. Sennington, an
Anglo-Indian, also addressed the meeting,
and spoke of his experience in Madras.
There was a large attendance present. An
address in the afternoon at a popular
service, entitled "*The Place of Music in
Religion." On Monday evening a
limelight lecture, entitled "India, the
Oriental Wonderland." Councillor J.
Boyd, J.P., presided, and was supported
by Rev. Freer Bell. There was a large
attendance present, and there was a desire
expressed for a return visit of Mr.
Co:elingam to the circuit at an early date.
Bristol Sixth,
Mr. E. P. Cotelingam, evangelist, has
recently conducted a mission at Albany.
The services were well attended. Mr.
Cotelingam gave his interesting limelight
lecture, entitled "Ceylon and the
Cingalee " on January 6th, when Mr. W.
Strange presided.
Burnley.
Rev. A. T. Guttery preached and lectured
in the Brunswick United Methodist Church
on January 16th. Large audiences
gathered. Many people expressed delight
at the finely-conceived sermon on-" God's
Good Government of the World," and the
lecture at night on "Democracy, its
Prospects, Perils and Privileges,".was -a
magnificent effort.
Burnley Second.
On January 21st, a large company
assembled in the Brierfield schoolroom to witness the unveiling of a
memorial tablet, which took the form of a
solid oak ornamental hymn board with
carvings, the whole being about 5ft. high
by 3ft., and inscribed to the memory of
the late Jos. H. Sincock, secretary of the
school for many years. Mr. G. F. Newby
presided, and was _supported by local
secretaries. Rev. R. Reeve unveiled the
tablet, and spoke of the good work accomplished by Mr. Sincock. Suitable
hymns were sung, and a strong appeal was
made by Mr. Pemberton (President of
Nelson Sunday-school. Union) to the youths
and maidens to loin in doing service in
the Sunday-school.
Bury St. Edmunds.
On Thursday evening, January 18th. a
service was conducted by Rev. T.
Bright, during which a gold and silver
tree was divested of its fruit by the
Mayoress. A lecture was given by Rev.
W. Hayton on "Earl Shaftesbury,,Philanthropist and Reformer," to a good and very
appreciative audience. The chair was
taken by Alderman Mithhell, and an
anthem was given by the choir. A coffee
passed to be " with Christ which is far better." The large
congregation present at the memorial service conducted by
Rev. J. T. Evans the following Sunday evening testified to
the high esteem in which she was held.
The Expositor." (January). Hodder and Stoughton. le. oet.
This is an excellent number. We are glad to have an
article of great value on the Bible from the pen of the late
Dr, Dale. Dr. Adam Smith's paper on " The Natural
Strength of the Psalms" is deeply interesting, as is alsOt
that of Sir W. M. Ramsey on " The Teaching of Paul int
Terms of the Present Day." Dr. J. Robertson writes in.
structively on " The Dawn in Hebrew." Dr. Driver's
article on "Judges" makes that Portion of the Old Testament much more intelligent. In her able treatment of
Professor McGiffert and P. Smith's biographies of
Luther, J. T. Stoddart shows how eminently fitted she is
to give us a standard life of the great reformer. Professor'
Margoliouth continues his paper on " The Elephantiesa
Papri."
supper followed. The proceeds reached
close upon £10.
Caine.
On Wednesday last, in the Caine Town
Hall, members of our Band of Hope gave
an entertainment, the first part a varied
programme, when all acquitted themselves
well. This was followed by a cantata, entitled "Mother Goose and Santa Claus,"
given by thirty-six performers, some
dressed in costumes to represent various
characters.
The children's performance
at 5.30 was crowded, and in the evening at
7.30 the hall was comfortably full. At
the close "Father Santas" presented gifts
to each member of the Band of Hope, of
which there are about 100, and Master C.
Smart, the accompanist, was presented
with a pocket Bible, and Mr. James
Smart, who trained the children, with a
silver-mounted ebony baton. The Temperance Committee are to be congratulated
on their success.
Colnbrook.
For thirty-five years Mr. Charles Wakely
has been the superintendent of the Colnbrook Sunday-school, and in order to
recognise his great services a gathering of
a happy character was held on Thursday,
January 11th. Mr. and Mrs. S. Roberts
entertained to tea a large number of old
scholars, teachers, and friends. Visitors
were present from all parts of the district,
and numerous letters received from old
scholars and those interested. After tea a
social gathering was held, presided over
by the minister, Rev. George Kendall.
Solos and quartettes were rendered by
several friends. The crowning event of the
evening, however, was the presentation to
Mr. Wakely of an illuminated address with
over sixty signatures appended, an easychair, and a purse of money to be devoted
to the purchase of books, the choice being
left with Mr. Wakely. Mr. J. Bulford, an
old scholar from Maidenhead, made the
•
presentation, and Mr. Wakely feelingly
responded. Short addresses were given by,
Rev. George Kendall, Messrs. B. Bulford,
J. Kirtland, W. Bye, J. Brown, J. Lane,
S. Roberts, H. Weller, Mrs. Bryan, Miss
Whale, Miss Saunders, and Miss Chapman.The arrangements were ably organised and
successfully carried out by Miss Roberts. •
Colne.
On Sunday evening, January 21st, was
the exchange of pulpits at Skipton-road
Church. Rev. W. Jackson (Wesleyan)
preached at 6 o'clock. Afterwards a united
communion service was held. Our
minister (Rev. J. W. Naisbitt) conducted,
and was assisted by Revs. E. Cooke (U.M.),
C. Davies (Baptist), W. Jackson (Wesleyan), and elders.
Crewe First.
On Saturday afternoon, January 13th',
Rev. W. B. Cheshire (circuit minister) presided over a well-attended Sunday-school
Conference, held in Ramsbottom-street
Church, at which an excellent paper on
" Teacher Training" was read by Rev.
F. W. Henshall. A very helpful discussion on the paper followed, being opened,
by Rey. G. T. D. Pidsley. Rev. G.
Bennett took part in the discussion, and
pointed out the great lack and scarcity of
efficiently trained teachers in the Sundayschools of our land. He also replied to a
number of questions that were pat. Tea
was provided in the schoolroom, ztfter
which a public meeting was held in the
church, presided over by Mr. A. E.
Gardner. Rev. F. W. Henshall delivered
an address.
Rev. G. Bennett followed
with an interesting and forceful address
on "American Sunday-schools," pointing
out their up-to-date methods of dealing,
with child life, and the fine school buildings, splendidly furnished, with chairs,
tables, pictures, etc. Solos were rendered
by Messrs. P. Holland and J. Miller, and
Miss Beard presided at the organ. On
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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
Sunday, 14th, services for scholars and
,young people were held at Henry-street,
Ramsbottom-street, and Heath-street
Churches, at which Rev. G. Bennett gave
splendid discourses, with earnest appeals
to those present to devote their lives to the
Saviour, and we rejoice that many
responded to his appeals. The scholars of
Herbert-street, Bradfield-road, and Mins'hull New-road were invited to join in
sharing Mr. Bennett's services, whose visit
.will be remembered with pleasure.
Eastoft.
We have just concluded a successful
evangelistic mission intonnection with our
church in this village. In spite of the bad
weather which prevailed, there were
appreciative companies assembled, and
were impressed by the earnest presentation
The
'of Gospel truths by the evangelist.
missioner was Mr. T. W. Brown, of the
Scotter Circuit. Several converts have
been won through the services.
Edinburgh Mission.
The poor children's treat is eagerly
ianticipated by hundreds of poor children
in the vicinity of Livingstone Hall, and
they are never disappointed. They are
never late, and they keep remarkably
good order. Not a few of the mothers find
their way into this annual and animated.
scene. After the tea an interesting programme was rendered. The beautiful
singing of Mrs. Worsley and the skilful
rendering of famous Scottish airs upon
the violin by Mr. Worsley were greatly
enjoyed. Mr. Jos. Nelson presided at the
piano. Then followed the magic lantern
The pictures
with well-known hymns.
were explained by Rev. W. Glover and
Mr. J. Richardson manipulated the lantern. It was a great success.
Erith, Belvedere and Abbey Wood.
On January 18th the friends at Abbey
Wood, Bostall-lane, met for a social and
New Year's party and gold and silver tree.
Mrs. Piper rendered solo, " Old Friends
and New" ; Miss Vernon, pianoforte
solos ; Mrs. Bruce, recitation. Games
and amusements were indulged in by the
friends and refreshments served. The tree
was laden with gifts by the friends, and
Mrs. Vernon unloaded the tree, which
amounted to £2 7s. 8d.
Forest Gate, 'London, E.
Our church anniversary was held on
January 14th and 15th. Our minister
(Rev. G. B. Gleghorn) took the services on
the Sunday. The afternoon musical service
was a great success, the church choir
a•endering valuable assistance. Miss
Gertrude Richardson and Miss Florrie
Coverdale sang solos. On the Monday
evening Rev. W. Mincher delivered his
The Coming Change
a
in the
famous lecture, entitled. "Facing the
Facts," which was well received, after
which a good supper was served. Amount
realised, £8.
Gateshead First.
On Sunday, January 14th, we had a
musical service, with distribution of
Sunday-school and Junior Endeavour
prizes for good attendance, at Carr's Hill.
Those taking part in the programme were
Miss G. Cash (Felling), Miss Dudley
(Gateshead), Master John L. Clapperton
(Miss Lily Elder, Eighton Banks, owing to
indisposition, was unable to be present),
and Mr. Hall, of the Second Circuit, gave
an address on " Books." Councillor R.
Stephenson (Low Fell) presided, and presented the prizes to the following scholars :
Girls—First prize, Elizabeth Graham ;
second, Annie Graham ; third, Florence
Urwin. Boys—First prize, E. Hunt
Clapperton ; second, Edward Graham ;
third, James R. Urwin. The Junior
Endeavour prizes, which were given by
various church members and friends to the
following members :—Girls—First prize,
Elizabeth
second,
Annie Graham ;
Graham ; third, Nancy Bland. Boys—
First prize, E. Hunt Clapperton ;• second,
J. W. A. Brown ; third, Edward Graham.
All enjoyed a pleasant and profitable afternoon.
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Leith
The usual order of Divine worship was
departed from at both diets on Sunday last
at St. Clair-street, Leith, and the whole of
the services were conducted by members of
the Christian Endeavour Society. Rev.
W. Glover presided at 11 a.m., and Rev.
M. Featherstone in the evening. Much
interest was evoked in the new departure
(the third of its kind in Leith). The
papers read and solos, etc., were exceedingly effective, and were highly appreciated. The Sick Visiting and Lookout Committee's reports spoke volumes in
themselves, and were indeed highly
creditable.
Lowestoft and Beccles.
On January 17th our young people at
Beccles held a social evening, presided
over• by Mr. F. McLean. During the evenThe annual New Year's festival was held ing various games were indulged in, and
in the Temple on Sunday and Monday, refreshments served, and amounts raised
January 14th and 15th. Special preacher by trading handed to the chairman.
and lecturer, Rev. William Younger. In Amount raised from all sources, £3 6s. 5d.
the afternoon a musical service was held,
presided over by Councillor B. W. Lacey, Manchester Third.
M.A. An unusually interesting proA young people's effort on behalf of the
gramme of music was carried out by the Trust Funds was held at Broughton on
choir and others. Mr. Barker presided at January bth and 7th. On the Saturday it
the organ. On Monday a very large num- took the form of a birthday party, and
ber assembled for tea. This had been about 250 people sat down to tea, In the
kindly given by Mrs. E, W. Kerrison and evening a splendid concert was given, preMrs. J. Moll. After tea a brief confer- sided over by Mr. T. Windsor, of Lytham,
ence was held over the tea tables, Revs. and birthday cake, the gift of Councillor
Robinson and Younger, and Messrs. T. W. Windsor, J.P., and Mr. G. Windsor.
Swindell, J.P., H. Futter, E. W. Rerrison, On Sunday the resident minister (Rev.
W. W. Bell, and J. Moll taking part. H. L. Herod) preached two helpful
Afterwards Mr. Younger gave his lecture sermons, while in the afternoon a largely
on " Grit, Gumption and Go." The chair augmented choir, under the conductorship
was occupied by Mr. J. G. Neave, who also of MiSs Holt, gave selections from
rendered two solos. The financial pro- Handel, Mozart, and Sullivan. The proceeds were excellent.
ceeds amounted to over £30.
Great Yarmouth First.
Huddersfield.
Methwold.
The first of a series of circuit " At
Homes" was held at Northumberlandstreet on Wednesday, January lt7h, when
all the churches of the circuit were well
represented, about 300 being present. The
host and hostess were the Mayor and
Mayoress of Huddersfield (Councillor G.
Thompson, Esq., J.P., and Miss Thompson,
of Woodhouse Hall). During the reception
musical selections were played by members
of the Philharmonic Society. After the
reception short addresses were given by the
Mayor, Alderman W. Jepson, Rev. F. M.
Ridge, and Rev. Janes Graham. An
excellent entertainment was provided by a
party from the Clara-street Congregational
Church, conducted by Mr. E. Cooper,
F.R.C.O. The object of the "At Homes"
is to bring together the members and
friends of the churches and to assist the
funds of the circuit.
A number of friends from Feltwell;
Northwold and Methwold heartily enjoyed
a cafe chantant in the•St. George's Hall
on Wednesday, January 17th. Dr. French,
of Methwold, presided, and delivered an
appropriate address upon " Religious
Tolerance." Mrs. Babb, a visitor from
U.S.A., also spoke. A full evening's programme was carried out, and the financial
Keighley Second.
Many people take their least nourishing beverage at breakfast—the very
meal when they need the greatest
amount of nourishment, and have, as a
rule, the least time in which to take it.
That the addition of a really nourishing
beverage to the meal would be of great
benefit, is at once consistent with the
dictates of reason and the opinion of
the medical profession.
Elect Cocoa constitutes an almost
ideal food, resembling milk, in that it
contains a full proportion of proteid,
carbo-hydrate, and fat, the three forms
of food that build tissue, provide
energy, and maintain warmth.
Breakfast may be late, or one may be
late for breakfast, yet there is always
time to fortify oneself for the day's
work with a cup of Elect Cocoa. Many
a breakfast will be a better breakfast
for the addition of
the story of his conversion, and the account
of his healing at Mow Cop. Some of the
roughest characters in the town were at
the services, and on Tuesday night one man
professed conversion who only that morn-•
ing had come out of prison after serving a
three years' sentence. Upwards of 200
have stood up in response to his earnest
and stirring appeals, many of whom are
young people of the church. Rev. A. W.
Bagnall assisted at the services, and Mrs.
Bagnall rendered good help with her effecs
tive solo singing.
On Sunday, January 14th, we had a
special missionary day at Oakworth-road
Mission Hall. The services commenced
with a' prayer-meeting at 7 a.m. There
were twenty-two present at the prayermeeting, and one young man, nineteen
years of age, consecrated his life to Jesus
Christ. The special preacher for the day
was Rev. Isaiah Potts, of Sheffield. In
the afternoon "The Good Lads' Brigade"
held a juvenile missionary meeting, and
Mr. James Ickringill presented each boy
with a suit of clothes, including a waterproof oape. Rev. Isaiah Potts presented
each of them with a "Coronation New Testament." On Tuesday; the 16th inst.,
Rev. Isaiah Potts gave a lecture on
" Canada and the Great (Ecumenical Conference at Toronto, 1911." Alderman
Brearley, J.P., of Halifax, presided with
his usual ability. Financial result,
£7 Os. ld.
Leicester Third.
The eighth anniversary of the conversion
of Mr. Albert Shakesly was celebrated at
Curzon-street Church, Leicester, on Saturday, January 13th, and the four following
days, when he conducted a mission, which,
for numbers attending and enthusiasm
created, was remarkable. A " birthday"
tea was held in the schoolroom on the first
day. In the evening a lecture was given
on " How to Catch Men." Mr. Puffer, of
Hinckley, was in the chair. Three
services were held the following day, that
in the afternoon being specially for men.
The three nights succeeding werp occupied
with the story of his life before conversion,
JANUARY 25, 1912
result was an encouragement to the circuit
officials in their Circuit New Manse scheme.
Midsomer Norton and Radstock.
In connection with the Local Preachers'
Association, most successful meetings
were held at Stone's Cross, Midsomer
'Norton, on Wednesday, January 17th. A
good number of preachers met in the afternoon for a conference, presided over by
Rev. C. E. Clark. The topic for discussion
was " The Christian Doctrine of Forgiveness," and was most ably introduced by
Rev. Sylvester Lee (Wesleyan). A most
helpful and interesting discussion followed.
In the evening a splendid public meeting
was held, and was well attended. The
chair was taken by Mr. C. Dando (president of the Association). Eloquent and
stirring addresses were given by Mr. A.
Ash-man on " Non-Church Going : Its
Causes and Remedies." Also by Rev. T.
Landford, who spoke on " The Evangelistic
Note in Modern Preaching." The meetings
were very successful.
Mount Tabor.
On Saturday Mr. Cotelingam gave his
lecture, " My Life Story and Travels in
Many Lands." G. H. Oatley, Esq.,
Secretary of the Bristol Free Church
Council presided.
Norwich Second (Dereham-road).
A very successful rummage sale was
held on Saturday, January 20th, by the
young ladies' section in aid of the church
funds. The amount realised was just over
£8 8s.
Nottingham Fourth.
The annual teachers' meeting of the
Radcliffe-street Church Sunday-school was
held on Saturday, January 6th, Rev. J.
Grant presiding. Tea was served at 4.30,
and afterwards the secretary gave an
excellent report of the year's work. The
same number of teachers was reported as
in the previous year, but an increase of
twenty-seven scholars was reported. The
total income for the year had been
£40 14s. 4id., the expenditure £38 Os. 6d.
Great regret was felt at the departure of
three teachers, Messrs. H. Gilman, G.
Walker, Miss Walker, and the assistant
secretary, Mr. E. Gilman, who are leaving
to assist in the formation of a new cause
at West Bridgford.. A 'resolution was
passed unanimously, thanking them all for
their past labours.
Nottingham Fourth.
A most successful "New Year's effort"
was held at Mayfield-grove on Sunday and
Monday, January 7th and 8th. Rev. T.
Herbert Kedward preached morning and
evening on the Sunday and addressed the
P.S.A. Miss Myrtle Kedward was the
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soloist. On the Monday Rev. Roderick M.
Kedward, of Hull Wesleyan Mission,
preached in the afternoon. The tea was
given by Messrs. G. (jun.) and J. Robinson, and was a great success. In spite of
the terrific snowstorm, a very large congregation gathered for the evening meeting. The speakers were " The Kedward
Quartette," the four brothers who are all
in the Methodist ministry—Revs. D. Kedward, of London ; W. Kedward, of Portsmouth ; R. M. Kedward, of Hull ; and
T. H. Kedward, resident minister. The
meeting was a fine one, full of life and
enthusiasm.
The income for the effort
was just £56.
Nottingham Fourth.
After years of talking and waiting, opening services were held at West Bridgford
on Sunday, January 14th.. The public
school in Musters-road had been secured
for our services, and good congregations
gathered both morning and evening. The
superintendent minister, Rev. T. Herbert
Kedward, preached the opening sermons.
In the afternoon the opening school
session was held, under the superintendency
of Mr. Gilman. Councillor T. Barlow commenced a young men's class. A fine
spiritual power pervaded the whole of the
services, from the morning prayer-meeting
at 9.30 to the closing prayer-meeting at
night. The good start was beyond the expectations of the most optimistic, and the
collections for the day were £2 106. On
Monday there was a well-attended public
The
--tea in the school at five o'clock.
public meeting which followed was
addressed by Revs. G. P. Clarke, James
Grant and T. H. Kedward, Mr. A. E. Lambert (chairman), and Mr. Byron Smith
(vice-chairman).
The congregation was
large and full of enthusiasm. The total
proceeds from the opening services
amounted to £15 10s., and everyone felt
that a splendid start had been made in a
great work.
Oldham Fourth.
A very successful missionary round was
held feom January 7th to 10th on this
circuit. The amounts realised were :Middleton-road, £12 12s. 6d. ; Healds
Green, £20 17s. 2d. ; and North Moor,
£5 8s. 3d, being £5 9s. in advance of last
year. Rev. G. E. Butt served us well as
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On Wednesday, January 17th, some
for the cure of Rupture.
sixty friends accepted the kind invitation
Name
of Miss Godfrey and Mrs. G. S. Mitchenall
Address
tc a schoolroom meeting of the Hamilton.
road Church, West Norwood. Mrs. T.
Proud presided ; vice--president, Mrs.
Gain The monthly missionary letter was
read by Sister Elizabeth, of East Dulwich,
after which a good address was given by
Sister Agnes, of St. George's. Hall. Mrs.
Jackson kindly sang two solos. Tea was
then served. One new member joined our
Society. The collection amounted to
£4 15s.
than you can make them
King's Lynn.
with flour, thicken with
On January 18th a meeting was held in
London-road schoolroom. In the absence
Brown & Poison's "Patent"
of Mrs. Lift (the president), through illness, Mrs. Semper presided, and read the
Corn Flour.
December letter from Miss Richardson.
Mrs. W. Chapman delivered a very
It stays in the saucepan a little
interesting address on her missionary
longer but is quick to mix; no lumps
work when with her husband in Africa,
especially amongst the women and girls.
to beat out. It "goes" twice as far
Rev. H. R. Didcock spoke on Home
as wheat flour.
Missions. Solos were' given by Miss
Wildbur and Miss Cox. Miss Curtis
if you once
accompanist. Mrs. Goodson also spoke.
thicken
Mrs. Lift kindly gave a New Year's tea
in aid of the Auxiliary funds.
soup with
Liverpool.
Brown &
The January meeting was held at
Poison's
Queen's-road Church, Bootle, on Wednes'Patent' Corn
day, the 17th. Mis. George Armitage preFlour you will
sided, and an address was given by Rev.
W. L. Broadbent, a returned missionary of
never be conthe Wesleyan Church in West Central
tent with ordiAfrica. Miss Owens rendered solos, and
Mis. Name accompanied. Revs. G.
nary wheat
Armitage, P. Nume, and Mr. Morris Jones
flour again.
took part in the meeting. Tea was provided by the Bootle ladies.
Ask the
Oldham Second.
Grocer for
The African missionary round on this
circuit was initiated by a ladies' meeting
on Saturday, January 13th, when Mrs.
Rivett Judson, of 'Heaton Mersey, ably
presided, and gave an impressive address
on " Prayer Power." Rev. A. A. Kidwell, 'Pamir
of Bristol, gave a graphic account of life
the economical kind. Keep
North, and showed a most •
at
it beside the salt and pepper.
interesting collection of curios. Rev. W.
It is just as indispensable to
Christie, in an earnest address, urged the
good cookery.
need for direct missionary work among
adult African women by lady missionaries.
A solo by Miss Chadwick added to the
enjoyment of the meeting. The financial
results were encouraging.
Pontypool.
On Monday, January 8th, a meeting of
the Women's Missionary Auxiliary was
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over by Mrs. J. Griffin. The secretary's
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Station Works, CAMBERWELL..
Miss Lawrence. Miss K. Hellier sang
two delightful solos. Tea was provided
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deputation. Increasing interest is being
evinced in this great work. Also a most
encouraging fortnight's mission was concluded last week at Royton, conducted by
Sister Ellen, of St. George's Hall. London.
Notwithstanding the bad, weather good
companies gathered night after night, and
a strong band of young men and women
After Thirty Years' Experience I have
held prayer meetings prior to the services produced
an Appliance for Men, Women
each evening. It has been distinctly a
or Children that Cures Rupture.
mission to young people, and the results
have more than justified the effort. Best
of all, many conversions took place; and
the whole church has been spiritually
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Unique services were held in New-road
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In the morning a young man was ordained
to the lay ministry of the church. At
night a memorial service was held to the
late Mr. S. Wakelin, who had been superintendent of New-rortl Sunday-school for
over fifty-two years. At the memorial service the chapel was full, such was the
respect in which the late superintendent
was held. He was a unique personality,
and exercised a great and commanding
influence over both teachers and scholars.
Swindon Second.
We have been honoured with a visit from
the President of the Conference. On
The above It C. E. Crooks, who nae bean
Sunday, January 14th, Dr. Dalton preached
Curing Rupture for over 30 years.
morning and evening at our Regent-stret
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THE PRIMITIVE METHODIST LEADER.
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GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF PIANOS AND ORGANS.
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