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No. 3627. Old Series. No. 1095, New Series.
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The Life of the Spirit.*
TO LOVERS OF THE BIBLE
BY REV, J.
C.
Monsignor Farges has conferred a benefit, not easily appraised at its hall value,
upon all seekers after reality in publishing his lectures on mystical theology.
These, together with another course on
The Committee of the British and Faxeign Bible Society
ascetic theology, were given as Pxincipal
desire to place the financial situation of the Society before
of the -University Seminary at Angers.
the Christian public.
They are based on the leaching of St.
Thomas Aquinas, St. Teresa and St. John
There was a deficit amounting to £34,025 at the end of
of the Cross, and are greatly enriched by
the financial year, on March 31st, 1926.
quotations from devotional literature.
The book contains the ripe fruit of long
The Income in 1925-26 was £403,702, while the Expenditure
familiarity with the subject, and this
translation from the recent second French
increased to £438,527.
edition has all the charm of occ original
work. It is a great book, not merely in
Owing to the growing demands for the Scriptures, and
its dimensions (it has nearly seven
the increasing cost of producing and distributing them, a
hundred closely but clearly printed pages),
larger income is necessary, if the Society is to do its work
but great in its i1101110 and treatment. 11
does succeed, sn far as success is possible,
effectively.
in saying things that are unspeakable.
The Committee ask for £450,000 this year.
Ile echoes the sentiment. of St. Teresa" I speak of mho mailer as I understand
Some of this will come from sales of the Scriptures.
it "—and in general the word fits the fact.
Last year 8/6 in every £1 received came in this way.
There are some regions into which
these lectures penetrate that can only be
Some will come from Legacies.
mentioned in passing.
The first part
deals with the essential phenomenon of
But if the £450,000 is to be secured the contributions
the mystical life—the contemplation in
from friends at Home and Abroad, which lest year reached
which God is al!. And it is this aspect of
the subject which has most value. There
£163,000, must be increased to £204,000.
am, however, questions raised by contemporary science which would challenge
That is to say, they must increase by 25 % — five
mysticism as susceptible of a naturalistic
shillings in every pound.
explanation. In the second part all such
theories are explored with supreme
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analytical skill, and the essential features
If you do not subscribe at all, will you begin now ?
of authentic mysticism are displayed with
a power of synthesis that is to a large
Gifts will be gratefully received by the Secretaries,
degree convincing. The authority of the
Church, tradition, and especially the deBritish and Foreign Bible Society, 146, Queen Victoria
claration on modernism are guides that
Street, London, E.C.4.
fetter the discossion.
But for all these
limitations the method and atmosphere
of the book is madam, and truth is not
more fettered than spiritual ideas are fettered for those who accept the critical
theories concerning (idly Scripture. Stich
subjects as hallucination, telepathy,
second sight; ecstasy, madness, catalepsy,
Methodists who intend to emigrate are hysteria, hypnosis, the subconscious;
requested to send information ce to their stigmatisation, levitation and other extraordinary matters are often ignored by
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this is done in a detached and extravagant
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the other God bears us on the wings of
His grace, without any merit of our own
other than our readiness to be led." Such
experiences as the latter are for elect souls.
But they are for practical mitts. The elect
are pimieers towards the lead. And the
fruits of their privilege are the robust
virtues and vital piely. The soul is passive towards God, but OilIVEIVISC shoe at
the highest levels of experience: " Il is no
longer I that' live, but (heist livelli ill
Mgr. Farges ,1SCS an illustration In enforce this truth. "The birds which (Iv
through the air that enwra, the earth
rise the higher the more vigorous the
boiling of their wings. 11,11 beyond that
stratum of air, in ethereal space, they are
DO longer able to make any way, even
with redoubled effort. There they find a
new and totally different region in vwhich
I hey- ra11110i even breathe or live.
God
ohm, can hear them up there, it is useless
for them to heat their wi .. gs; they roust
give Up the old methods and lake to new,
Then only is it lhal. one
0 let God
act, and act oneself as little as possible."
The inadommey of the illustmlion is
apparent. Yet it is valid. The quest of
the country of the heart's desire leads life
011 beyond what can be expressed adequately in hinnan speech. But if life is
endowed 0-it h capacity for God and
eternity, and if experience can be education for, and indeed to some extent 00.
perience of, the life in W111011 thy spirit is
utleily enfrnchised, then the experience
of the saMts who pass for some brief
periods into union with Cool should
afford comfort, confidence and instruction. The line of the heroes of faith
leads humanity to its triumph. "They
Thal say such things make it manifest
that they are seeking alter a country ol
their own . . wherefore God is not
ashamed of them, to be called their Gral.'•
"Is it ever a loss of time for to to have
intercourse with higher minds, with
generous hearts, with heroes and saints,
)lost certainly not."
There is no endeavour made to depreciate the value of the active aspects of
Christian life and experience, nor to claim
the mystical experience as 0 monopoly
of those secluded from the world.
For
those besot by
" . . . obstinate quiestionings
or sense and outward things,
Fallings from rlv , vanish.,
Blank misgivings of a Creature
Moving about in worlds not realised "there may at ally 61110 be the opening or
magic 11,1111'111S and the vision of
reality, Neither will such a robust saint
as Teresa consent that a dreamy quietism
is contact with reality. The life of the
spirit is everything for her. She says,—
" I live. but yet I live not in myself,
For since aspiring to a life more high
I ever die became I do not die."
BM sanctity is an every-day virtue. Of
a nun who was insensible for eight hours
without any thought of God, she says:
" She was cored by being made to eat and
sleep well. and In leave off some of her
penances." Unless the vision of God has
meaning for life she will have nothing
to do with it. There are those whom she
tells plainly that God has called them to
the active life where progress may he more
pedestrian yet more valuable and virtuous. "'rho more they lose self-control,
the more do their feelings gel possession
of then, bermise the frame becomes more
feeble. They fancy this is a trance and
call it one, but I call it nonsense; it does
nothing Ind waste !heir lime and injure
their health."
Only a lithe of what is important for
362
the life of the spirit has been touched
upon here. IL is to be hoped that the
lectures of Mgr; Farges will have many
readers. Those who have formed any
acquaintance with this book will be drawn
to its rational and ripe wisdom again and
again, and will look eagerly for the publication of the other course of lectures on
ascetic theology. The life of the spirit
is the life which is his indeed.
The
world can afford specialists who search
out the secrets of the system that is passing away. We should rejoice that thereat.,
those for whom life is discovery in the
world that is imperishable and who can
say what they have seen and understood.
THE METHODIST LEADER.
JUNE 24, 1926
Our New Serial Story.
THE MINISTER'S WOOING
BY
SAMUEL HORTON,
Mho, of " Roses and Thistles," " Wheat and Chaff," " Oranges and Lemons," &e., t5c1
SYNOPSIS.
ugliest. Barnard said "it must have to its heart and he became one of its inbeen devised by an enemy of the Christian stitutions. The first remark to a churchfaith, for no one who wished well to going visitor, except Roman Catholics and
religion could ever have erected it." But High Churchmen, was always, " Of course
it was comfortable inside, and its acoustics you will be going to hear ,Mr. Barnard
were good. IL had boas built at the cost once on Sunday." Barnard was certainly
of much sacrifice on the part of the people, a man who created his own atmosphere,
and it was little wonder that they had "bright, breezy and brotherly," as the
learned to love it. Many a lonely fishing chairman mid at his reception meeting.
boat had worked an hour longer that. the On the night of his arrival an oil factory
owner of ii might have thq more to give took fire, and it was one of the first
to the chapel anniversary, and many a things, strange lo say, which helped to
The pamphlet on the above topic was
t happy laughter that be very speedily wine
drawn up by our Connexional leaders in Lhe hearts P not oDly ht, ow¢ people, bet woman had denied herself little luxuries reconcile him to the town and its people
in the home that her contribution might that on the contents hill of the " Silverthe Young People's Departments, Revs. S. everybody with whom he comes 1¢ aonlact.
be
'doubled. They little liked their beach Herald " he read next morning, as
Palmer, T. Bullock and S. Rowley. IL is
minister's jokes on the subject of their the first line, " Great Town Calamity,"
excellent, and should be discussed in
CHAPTER II,
building, and seeing they were sensitive and than without any stop, "Arrival of
every church and school so as to form a
on
the
subject, to his credit be it said, he the New Methodist Minister." He secured
basis for .a worthy campaign . It bids us
THE TOWN OF SILVERBEACH,
put restraint upon himself in the matter. one of them bills and kept it for the
remember a fact too often overlooked,
The town by the sea (Silverbeach) is
IL certainly touched his sense of humour amusement of his own particular friends.
Thal " Trustees, Endeavourers, Tempernoted for its fresh fish, its health-giving the first time he saw, carved over the In two months he had quite forgiven the
ance enthusiasts, Crusader workers,
breezes, and its fine sunsets. It is a town door, the words " the gale of heaven," forcible uprooting to which he had been
Sisterhood members, Sunday - school
toilers, etc., are not so many separate of mushroom growth, and its buildings while underneath on a notice-board was subjected, and in twelve would not have
units pursuing their own separate course, bear ample evidence to the fact. There is Lhe announcement, " Open Mondays, changed Silverbeach for the best circuit in
but members of one and the same body of only one way out of the town by land, but Wednesdays and Friday evenings," and it the whole of Methodisrn.
The church treasurer often laughed
Christ—the Church. There is great need many by the sea. Not a century ago its struck him as strange that nobody had
to stress the unity of the several organisa- sand-reaches were inhabited by a few noticed it until he called the circuit over their first meeting, for Barnard had
steward's attention to it.
"These people said, " You are Mr. Barker, I suppose?
tions working on the premises of the
fisherfolk and innumerable rabbits. Now are utterly devoid of the sense of Well, I am sorry to be here, and the
average church—so often they are like
detached pieces in a puzzle and unlike the rabbits have disappeared and the humour," he told his mother. "I made sooner I get away the better I shall be
members of the same living organisa- fisherfolk have increased al a rate which one of my best jokes to a group of fisher- pleased," to which the treasurer, being
tion." That is unfortunately only too would have done credit even to the fertile men this morning and not a man also given to choler and wit, replied,
true in many cases. Young People's rodent.
If you talk of race suicide in amongst them smiled." In this, how- " You are not the only one who is sorry
The you are here, and will be glad when you
Week is designed to help in rectifying Silverbeach the people gape at you and ever, he did them an injustice.
natives of the town seldom laughed are gone," after which they got. on better,
that state of affairs by calling the whole
wonder where you have been living. Their aloud; they chuckled inwardly. They and never quarrelled again.
Church to consider the claims and needs
" I told my wife," mid Barker, when
of the young people who are in the own pleasant little Lows is like the New would listen with straigbl faces to one of
Church, and those who ought to be in Jerusalem, full of boys and girls playing Barnard's lectures, which had often set they were exchanging confidences a few
and are not.
in the streets thereof. The conversation is his town audiences laughing uproari- weeks later, " that your bark was worm
ously,
but
when
they
were
on
the
than
your bile."
We therefore support the appeal of the mostly concerned, not with high matters
" And I told my mother that your bite
writers that •special meetings for other of State, but the price of bake and cod; the sea they would repeat every joke and
humorous aside with some such remark was worse than your bark," rejoined the
purposes shall not be held during this
respective merits of smacks and trawlers;
as, " Man, that was clever," and rub minister. "But, man alive I between us,
week. " Sales of work, bazaars, operettas,
and in the summer, when the good folk of their hands in silent enjoyment.
with the blessing of God, we will make
married people's efforts, trustees' meetings, jumble sales, spider-web concerts, Lancashire and Cheshire flock into it, the
"If we don't like the place or the things hum in this WWI] and circuit I"
silver-tree socials, etc., ele."--all are to prices that visitors can be asked to pay for people," Barnard said to his mother, on And they did.
Barnard was the very personification of
be " banned " for that week. Then they rooms, so as to keep within fifty miler: of floss receiving the news of his appointment to Silverbeach, "we need not un- energy. He was, according to Mrs. Brewtell us elat they desire us to do. And the the golden rule.
suggestions are practicable and of sure
It possesses 'nearly twenty thousand in- pack many of the boxes, especially the ster, a lady of delicate and dainty ways,
promise of good result. (1) A meeting for habitants, all of whom have the healthy books. I will manage for twelve months, and who never was, by any chance, in
parents—that has been advocated and fully belief that there is only one finer town in and in the meantime look for a circuit time for any engagement, " Loo exhausting." He, in his turn, ticketed her as
dealt with in this column. (2) A prayer- the world, and that one so difficult to find that will suit me."
- meeting of the whole church to inter- that nobody has yet discovered it. For
" I have a feeling that it will be all " the late Mrs. Brewster.,
By the and of his first week of residence
cede for the Sunday-school and its related the stranger who is beguiled into spend- right, Stephen," replied the good woman.
institutions. That should be preceded by ing his holidays there it has a good beach " God may be leading you to the very he knew nearly every street in the town,
several prayer gatherings, and during the —where it is easy to bathe and as easy to place where you are most needed, and and by the end of the first month was able
week a special Communion service for get drowned if you are not careful—wide where you will be able to do your best to sort out the people into their respective
denominations. He possessed a tenacious
church members, at which teacher and horizons, with sunsets as beautiful as any work."
scholar members shall be welcomed and seen from the Rigi or Stanzerhorn, which
"Oh, yes, mother. I recognise, of memory for faces and names, a valuable
recognised, should be included in the pro- the local Council in the advertisements of course, that Providence may sometimes faculty for a minister to possess. But they
little
imagined what a strange chapter of
gramme. (3) A conference of the whole the place announce as if they had the pro- act through a Methodist Stationing Comchurch to consider (a) an increase in the prietary right in them, and could com- mittee, but it must find it a very 'difficult history had opened when this rather
number of suitable teachers, (b) the provi- mand them at will But the town has as medium of communication, and some- original minister came to Silverbeach.
It was soon evident that Barnard hadsion of means by which leachers can be many smells as Cologne, with this differ- times I think it leaves the committee to
been cast in a mould all his own and that
trained for their important task, which ence, that the pungent odours which 411 manage its own affairs."
may include 0 visit from a Sunday-school the air at Silverbeach are all guaranteed by
It says much for the minister, and to expect him to do as other men did was
expert, a deputation to visit a graded the local medical men to be not only more for Lhe people, that in spite of the to get a rude surprise. When Brother
school and report, bursaries for a summer harmless but beneficial. Indeed, you satirical mood in which he went to the Johnson, a queer little man, who usually
school. or even a leacher to go to Westhill might well conclude from the reading of circuit, they soon began to love him. Look it upon himself lo give much advice,
for training. This is of the utmost im- some of their testimonials that, a Silver- Barnard was a type hitherto unknown in gratis, to all the ministers, called to see
portance, for the teacher can alter Lhe beach smell would cure not only such Silverbeach. His immediate predecessor him a second time, to advise him as to the
whole situatiqp. Our only reply to the trifles as coughs, corns or consumption, had been a cleric—every square inch of kind of sermon he ought to preach, he
present challenge is consecrated efficiency, but were, at least, salutary for wooden him—and the inches were many. He listened good-humouredly for a time;
and the teachers are the centre of possi- legs and blind eyes. The trams of the wore a dog-collar even when he made the then said, "Thank you very much, Mr.
ble triumph or failure. Many churches town, owned by a private company, are of beds and washed the dishes for his wife. Johnson. Look here I I am told you are
have people who should be considering a toast-rack pattern, and will travel at the Nobody was ever supposed lo know that a jeweller. I am busy to-day, but tothe call tee the work of Leaching. And the rate of four miles an hour, provided the he did these mental tasks. There were morrow afternoon I will call at your shop
Church should see to it that they have all conductor has not more than the average reasons, not concerned with this story, in order to give you my opinion of the
the necessary apparatus and conditions number of parcels to deliver on his why a servant never stayed longer than internal anatomy of a watch, and advise
for success which are possible. (c) Can journey. Its seamen and fishermen are two or three months at the Manse. To you what articles I think it will be well to
the Church help the Sunday-school in nearly all of one type; short, stout, red name them would also explain why Peter stock for the ensuing winter. Of course.
(dher ways? Private prayer constantly, faced, loud-voiced men; and its women Olderson (I beg his pardon—the Rev. I know nothing about either," he went
seeing that our own children from the are all shorter, stouter, and more red- Peter Olderson), who could speak in tones on with perfect bonhommie, " but then,
homes of Church members are regular faced than the men. They are simple, of thunder, which frightened the recal- that is the fun of the whole thing. You
and punctual in their attendance, a visi- kindly folks who know how many coppers citrant officials, and made naughty boys are doubtless an expert in your own busitation commiMee, and the finding of suit- make a shilling, and keep little hoards of in the gallery start in their seats when he ness, having made a close study of it for e
able leaders for week-night work among money in all sorts of unlikely places, be- addressed them, always carefully wiped number of years, and it will greatly amuse
our boys and girls—these are valuable cause they do not trust banks se Govern- his feet ere be entered his men house, and you, no doubt, to have the opinion of a
suggestions. A circuit rally for piirposes ments. Indeed, when Jim Hetherington *spoke in low, deferential bones under his, novice like myself, whi never goes into a
of inspiration and challenge, and a special was recommended to put his money in own roof. He married a with with money, ,hop of any kind if he can keep out, and,
meeting of the circuit Sunday-school Consols, he said " that if it was worth as and never was allowed to forget the fact.
could not fell diamonds from paste to save
Union for conference, Intercession find much to the chaps in London to keep it, it
In spite of Bernard's fend, in three his life; but," he added, as he drew hina.
united advance are also proposed.
must be worth as much to him," so he weeks all his boxes were unpacked, and in self up, "you will be a big fool if you
So far we have only dealt with a trod' hoarded it in an old tin can under his bed. his library John Bunyan was once more follow my advice. Good afternoon."
part of this pamphlet—we shall return to The smack owners and fish merchants are cheek, by jowl with Thomas Fuller; John
Soon the little town was humming with
it. But it will be seen how useful it is mostly mon who have risen from Lhe Calvin's Institutes wedged in between Aeries about the new minfiler, for they
for guidance, and we hope many will ranks, being possessed either of a little Wesley's Journals and Dr. Parker's have means of circulating information in
write to our General Sunday-school Secre- more perseverance or a little more worldly " People's Bible," while lower down Sher- Silverbeach unknown to other placed.
tary for a copy. Read It carefully, follow wisdom than their fellows.
lock Holmes jostled Dumas for a place on Nearly all the folks are related in somi
it zealously. For did not our Master say,
The Methodist Chapel is the largest of the overcrowded fiction shelf. After the way, and to touch one was like touching,:
all lhe Free Churches in the town, and the first shock of surprise Lhe town took him great nerve centre which sent the pew".
t'Espd My lambs "?
Young People's
Week.
October 11-18, 1926.
Suggested Programmes.
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Bilverbeneh, a seaside town of twenty thousand
inhabitants. A house for
bet., hie
mother keeps
Of
sanctified humour, and hi
2=edoi
1"altig
tide
town talking about i
fsermons, while
unitine and ,von startling, are
power, and
° '11'117,1
JUNE
24, 1926
through a hundred separate nerves to the
circumference.
The Methodists readily forgave Barnard
all he had said against them after they had
heard him preach. His sermon was like
a south-west wind, with a tang of winter
in it. They had boasted that they had
had good preachers for years, two of
whom bad, in time, become President of
the Conference, but Barnard was so fresh,
and so original, and withal spiritually
stimulating, that they were captured by
his first sermon. When they complimented him, he replied, " Oh, well, wait
until I'm been with you twelve months.
He is a poor minister who has not one
good sermon. The best part of the sermon this morning was a quotation from
Beecher; the description of the Rockies I
got from an American book of travel,
And that illustration which pleased you,
and made Mr. Eady weep, I picked up in
a Methodist paper. All the rest was my
own sluff, but, you see, Lhe purple patches
-Were borrowed." It was this frankness
which caught on with the people. Barnard evidently would not try to shine in
borrowed plumes without saying they
were borrowed. Al the second service,
he stopped the choir in the midst of the
ascend hymn, and said, "This is not a
funeral service. This hymn is full of joy
and triumph, and you are singing it like
a dirge. Now let us praise the Lord with
gladsome mind," which they did, all except Mr. Cormick, the choirmaster, who
spent the best part of the service in trying
to determine whether he should send in
his resignation or not; which he did, and
which Barnard promptly returned with
the pawkiest note any choirmaster ever
received, and nothing more was heard of
it, and shortly after Mr. Corrnick was to
prove one of his stoutest henchmen.
The local postman bad a round on Sunday morning which took him well into
service lime. But he had such a liking
for Barnard's preaching that he would
slip In directly he had finished his
delivery. sometimes to get the whole of
the sermon, and sometimes only part of
it. One windy morning, as he was cautiously entering, the wind caught the door
and banged it, so that nearly all the con'gregation turned to look round.
" It is only the postman," said Barnard,
" who has a far better, excuse for being
late than some of you who constantly
come lee minutes after the service has
commenced. We are glad to see him.
The text, my brother, is from the third
chapter of Ephesians and the twentieth
verse, and the subject is The Opulence of
God.' And now, my friends, we will resume the discourse, but for the benefit of
our friend and one or two who were going to sleep, I will run over the points
have already named."
" Stephen," said his mother, when they
returned home, "don't you think you
were rather rude this morning in making
the observations you did about those who
were deepingl."
" I did not say sleeping,' mother; I
Said 'going to sleep.' There was William
Grimelon just nodding his head, and a
young fellow in the gallery who had shut
his eyes and opened his mouth, as if he
expected me to administer spiritual food
the a dose of paregoric."
" Well, I don't know anything about
the young fellow, but Grirnston is to be
excused. I heard that he has been silting
up for three nights with his neighbour,
Robed Drummond, who is slowly dying."
"Oh," exclaimed the minister, "I am
Sorry to hear that. I did not know. I
must go and beg William's pardon Immediately I have had my dinner. To think
that he has been practising the Gospel
and then to be reproved I That comes of
judging by the eight of one's eyes only."
Directly dinner was over he made his
way to Grimston's house, and made his
apology, 11) the utter amazement of the
good man, who had not the slightest idea
that the minister bad referred to him.
His impulsiveness thus often made difficulties for him, but hie never-failing good
humour usually brought him through
'pjth flying colours.
(To be confi.ed.)
A wedding was celebrated by Rev. Gm.
Tucker at Forest Hill Church on June 2nd,
when Mr. Victor Roe was married to Miss
Hilda Bannister. The ceremony was a quiet
one owing to family illness. Mr. Roe is well
known in Norwich musical circles and late
organist of one Dereham-road Church. He is
the second son of Mr. John Roe, who has
cborn
retetedT.Ltyhytra of unbroken choir iiiLmingbarfi; the eau
'ile'
r7snidw
enti'Vt for the
occasion by Mite Roe, of Norwich.
963
THE METHODIST LEADER.
DEBATE ON METHODIST UNION.
RESOLUTIONS CARRIED BY GREAT MAJORITIES.
PROFOUND INTEREST IN THE PROCEEDINGS.
MONDAY AFTERNOON.
It would be correct to say that Conference reached its climax on Monday
afternoon, wham thesubject
Union was taken. The discussion had
been anticipated with deep interest, and
a large concourse assembled in the Conference hall. The company included
many representatives and members of
other Churches. The devotions were led
by Rev. George Bennett, and prayer was
offered by Rev. Dr. Brook, of the United
Methodist Church, in which was expressed the sense of responsibility in
approaching the great issue and asking
for a revelation of the Divine Will.
After singing " Dear Lord and Father
of mankind," the President of Conference
(Professor Humphries) said they came
now to the most important question
which would engage them at that Conference. He wan anxious that the tone of
the discussion should be worthy of the
subject. Lel them keep their arguments
on the high level, and let all that was
done be in harmony with the spirit of
Christ.
Rev. S. Horton, as Secretary of the
Methodist Union Committee, in presenting his report, said this was the eighth
time he had fulfilled this duty. He would
indicate the stage the negotiations had
reached. He never spoke with a deeper
sense of responsibility than he did that
day. They had reached a stage when any
wrong expression would be used for or
against Union, as the case might be. The
last Conference declared in favour of the
principle of Methodist Union, but wisely
recognising the existence of minorities in
each of the three Churches, sent it back
with instructions for further consideration of the Scheme. Of course, the ideal
thing would be Union by consent, but
that was impossible. The Conference of
last year instructed that any changes that
might be introduced most be in harmony
with the principles of the Scheme, and
that any suggested alterations must be
presented
nted to .the next Conference before
t hey become incorporated in the Scheme.
They had faithfully kept those instructions in mind. They were asking them
that day to adopt certain amendments.
There were two principal amendments,
the one dealt with doctrine, the other
with the Lord's Supper. Whether those
amendments would secure greater
unanimity remained to be seen. In any
case, good will had not been lacking on
their part. After careful reflection he felt
that in each itislance the new statement
was better and more comprehensive than
the old one.
In the doctrinal statement they claimed
to be part of the Catholic Church Al Jesus
Christ as expressed in the historic creeds.
He meant by that phrase the Apostolic
and Nicean creeds. Their authorities told
us that the Athanasian creed was not in
the strict sense a historic creed in the
sense of the other two. It might well
be that the time was coming when they
would have to fight over again the battle
of the Protestant Reformation. When
that Lime came their doctrinal statement
would be a real tower of strength. The
Anglo-Catholic movement was a serious
menace to the spiritual liberties for which
their fathers fought and bled. Methodists
would not go one step Romeward. On
the observance of the Sacrament they
had settled the vexed question of lay
administration. They had in the Scheme
now made provision for regular and frequent administration of the Ordinance.
If and when the minister could not be
present the quarterly meeting would have
the power to select suitable laymen (not
necessarily local preachers) to administer.
One -clause had been criticised, namely,
the confirmation of these lists by
Conference. Surely when they remembered how at the present Conference,
District committees, etc., were finally
appointed there was little or no point
in that objection. He felt that it would
add dignity and authority to the appointment. The scheme was both conservative
and progressive.
Next he came to the Enabling Bill.
They asked for the sanction of Conference
to send the Bill forward to the House of
Commons. The Committee had decisively
Corned down the suggestion of a contract-
They were not out to
ing-out clause.
perpetuate divisions. They believed that
ultimately their friends would come into
the United Church in time to sing the
Doxology. They meant to make it difficult for any of their friends to leave
Them. He would be expected to say a
few words on another matter. It was
the most difficult part of the task. He
referred to the vote of the Wesleyan
Synods. He was not going to belittle
that. He felt that they needed to inter
peel that vote aright. Frankly, iL had
'been disappointing to the friends of
Union in their Church. Yet if they themselves bed been asked to vote for a Bill
which Lhey had not seen they would have
demanded to see it, Let it not be
forgotten that they had 60 per cent. in
the Wesleyan pastoral session declaring
in favour of Union. The proportion Was
larger in the representative session. Over
70 per cent. of Wesleyan laymen wanted
Union. Then they bad received a
mandate from every court in the three
Churches to go on. Surely they had a
duty to them friends of Union in the
other Churches. lot them not forsake
them at this hour. They would say:
Let the Wesleyan Church settle its own
differences. Their business was to determine what their own action was to he.
Some of them believed Union to be the
Will of God. They dare not be disobedient to the heavenly vision. If anybody turned the movement down iL would
not be the Primitive Methodists. The
Primitive Methodist Church had declared
for Union. He wanted to say frankly O.
word or two to their Wesleyan brethren.
He said, " Tell us plainly, without delay,
whether they were to consider that Methodist Union was still at the crossways, or
whether they had made up their minds
for Union to go on?'
Primitive Methodists did not want
Union because they were decrepit and exhausted. They bed discovered no differences in doctrine, they were agreed in
matters of administration. There was no
insuperable barrier In finance. They had
a right to ask where matters stood. He
knew, of course, what the Wesleyan
leaders would say, but he whaled the
Wesleyan Conference to tell their people.
If they wanted Methodiet Union let them
say so. They had courted each other long
enough. The Primitive Methodist Conference asked them to name the dale; they
wanted the wedding and to begin to furnish the new house. Let not a natural
mood of impatience carry them against
the biggest project that had ever been
before them- Let the Church trust its
leaders still. There had been more bitter
opposition In Canada, New Zealand and
Australia than here in Britain, yet Union
had been tonsummated. The other
Churches were turning their eyes to the
Conference that day. The spiritual chaos
of the world, the moral landslide, the
rapid growth of social evils, the weaken-.
ing of spiritual sanctions called for a new
orientation of spiritual form in the
Church. Tho hour was critical. With
Mr. Hornalirmk he would say, " He would
not envy the man who In these times did
anything to keep up the divisions in the
great Methodist. family." He pleaded for
a solid vole in favour of Union. The adoption of the first portion of the report was
then formally maned.
Dr. Peake moves the Resolutions.
Dr. Peake then moved the following resolutions :—Nos. 4 and 5 of the Report:
"'That the amended form of the Doctrinal
Clause and the amended statement in
relation to the Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper be received, adopted and incorporated in the scheme." No.
"That
the Conference affirms that in its judgmoot the committee has acted strictly
within its instructions and has not introduced any—new principle into the statement of doctrine or the Sacrament."
Ile said that the scheme had been remitted by last Conference with a view to
conciliating the opposition. A great deal
of Lime had been spent on the question by
the committee and by sub-committees.
He considered that the doctrinal statement
in its reference to Wesley's "Notes and
Sermons" was a well-balanced statement.
He himself had been privileged to draft
the new form which had been added. He
was impressed with the value of continuity in the Church. Ile did not like
to think of being connected with a
Church that was something entirely new.
He preferred to think that we were of
the Catholic Church (not the Roman
Catholic), and that we were finked up
with the historic continuity of the
Church. It was true that we were
Protestants, but the sources of our being
go farther back. We did not accept the
creeds; it was the principles of the creeds
that we accepted. And in this we were
one with the whole Catholic Church in
its great affirmations. Our peculiar
function was to spread Scriptural
Holiness through the land. lie believed
with the statement made by NIr. Horn.
brook earlier in the Conference on the
priesthood of all 'believers. Ile wanted to
see the Sacrament of the Lord's Simper
lifted into a higher place in the life of
the Church, and to be accorded greater
importance. It was necessary to find a
formula which would satisfy all opposing
parties, and he hoped that formula had
been found.
Rev. T. B. Caukwell Opposes.
Rev. T. B. Caukwell. in opposing, the
resolutions, said that he was opposed to
the reference in the doctrinal statement
to Wesley's Notes and Sermons. He had
read only a few of those sermons, hit he
feared the "dead hand" of the past; he
stood for freedom. Referring to the
administration of the Sacrament, he said
he would like to feel always at liberty
to call any worthy laymen to administer
the Sacrament whenever it was needful.
Dr. Peaks, in reply, said that Mr.
Caukwell was really out of order in that
last Conference decided that this restatement of doctrines should be made,
as long as nothing was done contrary to
the principles of the original statement..
He held that that condition had been kept.
And the restatement liberally provided for
the service of laymen, as Mr. Caukwell
desired.
Great Majorities in Favour.
The voting for these sections were as
follows :—Section
168 for, 9 against;
SNOWAND
'STRAWBERRIES
No Strawberries
about to-day !
Who said so ?
There's Hartley's
That's even better
than the fresh
fruit, from which
it is made.
STRAWBERRY JAM
364
THE METHODIST LEADER.
section 5, 172 for, 9 against; section 6, destroy the spirit of Methodism.
Their,
3 against, and the rest, of the Conference Church had given to those belonging to it
in favour.
a greet inheritance of liberty, both within
the pulpit and out of it. He hoped the
Conference would ponder long before it
The Vital Issue Raised.
sold the birthright.
He had been assoDr. Peake then moved the following ciated with Primitive Methodism for fifty
resolution ,—" Thal this Conference de- years, and he was never prouder of his
clares in Lemur oi the Union of the Church than to-day.
The expert could
Wesleyan, Primitive, and United Metho- make out a good case for U111011 on paper,
dist Churches on the basis of the but he was of the opinion that the Wesamended scheme. We re-aMree our con- leyans did not want. them.
He would
viction Lhat such Union will be for the favour no scheme for Union which meant
extension of the Kingdom of Jesus absorption and did not allow for equality
Christ and in Lhe interest of all the of terms. The opposition may he a
Churches concerned. We would, however, minority, and small at that , but often
venture to point eel that in our own minorities had turned out Lo be right.
•Church many important matters are being
In favouring the resolution Rev. James
held in abeyance and many local schemes Lockhart, ex-President, said it was perfor extension are pending the decision of tinent that the Conference should decide
the question of Union. We would, there- wisely in that critical hour. The signifore, urge that everything possible be ficance of their decision would not only
done to expedite the consummation of he felt by their own Church but felt by
Union."
Lhe other Churches. It was pleasing to
In expounding the resolution, in a lucid note that the opposition to Methodist
way, Dr. Peake said it was an hour Union had not strengthened. He hoped
vitical in the history of Methodist Union their Church would continue to be faithful
negotiations. The Lime had come when to Lhe principle of the Union of the
they must decide for or against Union. Methodist Church. We cannot afford to
He believed it was dearly and definitely delay the Union as impOdant projects
our own conviction that now, and not were being held up. We have tried to
some future time, was the accepted time accommodate themselves to the Wesleyan
to make a decision.
Mr. Horton, said Church, and that Church had done the
Dr. Peake, had mentioned one of the same toward them. There must be no
ominous signs-the vole of the Wesleyan further delay; he hoped the vote would he
Synods.
it was obviously difficult for such that the movement for Union
those of one Church to fully appreciate amongst the other two Churches may be
the currents that run' and clash in reinforced.
another Church. They must remember
Mr. R. W. Ferguson, in opposing the
the circumstances under which that vote resolution, said there had been no manwas taken. There was confusion et the date for Union from the Hull District, to
time caused by Lhe general strike. Bet which he belonged. He urged that there
it was our duty that should concern us. ought to have been a referendum of the
Our duty is to go straight forward. We people of their Church before a final vote
must tread in the path we see ourselves was taken.
to be right. We ought to be true to our
own policy, which see have unswervingly A Convert to Union.
followed practically all the time from the
The Conference was stirred by the conbeginning until now. He did want them fession of Mr. Cromwell Harvey that he
to make it impossible for the Wesleyans had been won over to Union since coming
to say we had turned our back on our to that Conference. He said he would not
previous policy. We cannot at this junc- continue to oppose, and he had strongly
ture go back on what we have previously opposed the Scheme which his Church had
defile, and betray the trust the other decided on. He owed all he was to PrimiChurches had reposed in us. It was for tive Methodism, but he had decided to vote
them to see what was right and what was that (lay for Methodist Union.
the will of the Great Head and Master of
Ilev. W. Younger said he fell that the
the Church. For him Union sees that trend of the debate convinced hire that
will. The general cause of Union is one the tide was definitely in favour of Union.
we affirm in this resolution. IL rests upon If and when see could convince the oppoa religious basis—the interest of the King- nents that the Scheme was good he
dom and the interest of all the Churches believed they would fall in line. He hoped
concerned. We cannot expect as separate that. a clear, decisive vole would be given
Churches to be of such value for the in favour. We ought to express our own
Kingdom in which see live es if they were mind on Union without reference to the
all united in one great army of Metho- action or opinion of any other Church.
dists.
Mr. T. Gray claimed that he spoke for
As one who was interested not only in a very large and growing number of men,
Methodist Union but in the larger question hers who were not satisfied with the
of Reunion, the gathering together of the scheme for Union. He feared that A
shattered fragments of the Body of Christ, would be Union only in name. Messes
he felt how strategic was the position the greatly troubled with the adverse vote of
Methodist Church holds at the present the Wesleyan ministers. There lay, in
time. We had to think eel only in the that fact a real clanger in the event of
interests of our own Church, but also in Union.
wider issues. Here the Conference was
Mr. Winwood did not think that Union
presented with a God-given possibility was according to the will kf God. He
to kindle such religious enthusiasm that proclaimed his democratic principles and
was certain to follow a Union of Metho- then said he feared that in the event of
dism. He confessed to being embarrassed Union there would he barriers set up
by the uncertainty of the hour. He hoped between laymen and ministers.
that their Conference and the Conferences
Rev. A. F. Hayden spoke in opposition.
of the other Methodist Churches would
act in such an unequivocal way that they He said their President's address on Wedwould know without any misgiving where nesday had restored their self-respect.
Many
of them looked with considerable
they stood.
misgiving at the vole In the Wesleyan
Mr. T. L. Gerrard, C.C., in seconding Pastoral Session. Out of respect for some
the resolutions, said the resolution of the gentlemen •on the platform some
declared in favour of the altered of them had refrained from vocal critiScheme and of the interest of all cism. They were not sure that the dead
the Churches concerned in the Kingdom hand was not in the statement of doctrine.
of Christ. It spoke of the necessity of It was unfortunate, too, that a visitor to
consummating Union without delay. In the Conference had used a certain expresthis question the broad view Wes essential sion. He uttered a protest, loo, as a young
because in the narrow eject prejudices minister against the overwhelming repre.
eolnetisnes crept in. He agreed the sentation the older men had on the Union
scheme was not perfect, but it was the Committee. It was the younger men
nearest to the perfect they could get. who would have to work the scheme
Although it was the best possible at the and they should have bad a voice in the
moment it was not the final word. In it making of it.
there sets room for liberty. He believed
this was the final chapter in the era of Great Majority for Union.
Union negotiations. To meet their common problems—at home and abroad—
The President thought that aL this juncwith anything like strength one Methodist ture the debate might close. Ile had the
Church was desirable. For the sake of name of one more who wanted le
Methodism, the nation, society and the oppose the Scheme and eight names
Kingdom of God it was essential that they of those who desired lb support the
had finical. Dr. Russell Maltby Lad said proposal for Union. Mr. Langstaff had
if the Union of Methodism did not come been called on as in favour of Union, and
to pass it would he the deadliest blow was asked if he would forego his privilege.
imaginable to Union ell over the world. This was conceded. Dr. Peake also waived
He did not want to share in that his right to reply. The President then
responsibil i ly.
put the resolution as quoted above, whirl,
Mr. Welherhurn said he was opposed to was carried by 167 in favour with 21'.
Union because he thought it would against.
JUNE 24, 1926
The Model Deed.
The following resolution was then
moved and seconded
Thal the Model
Deed be received and approved subject, to
such verbal alteration es may hereafter he
deemed necessary by the legal advisers of
the Union Committee, such alterations
and amendments to be submitted to the
next Conference."
Rev. T. B. Caukwell submitted an
amendment that before deciding to adopt
the Model Deed and Draft they be remitted to the various District Synods for
their consideration and approval.
Dr. Peale said he was anxious lest there
should be undue delay. The course proposed would hold the scheme for twelve
months. He SOW no necessity for that.
The substance of the resolution had
already been before the Synods, and he
thought the Districts would prefer them
Lo get on with the business.
The resolution of the Committee was
approved by 141 votes to 6.
The Conference also passed by 145 votes
in favour to 9 against the following resolution:—" That the draft of the Enabling
Bill be received and approved, subject to
such modification and alteration as may
be deemed necessary by the legal advisers
of Lhe Union Committee. Such alterations
and modifications to be submitted to the
next Conference."
The President introduced Rev. E. Aldan
French, Secretary of the Union Committee, who said he was glad of their
decisions Lhat clay.
He said they had
something to bring to the united Church
which would be for its enrichment. The
Conference adjourned at 5.10 pan.
Our New Zealand visitor regretted that
he could not address Conference in
similar terms as used by an ex-President
at a church gathering in Cork "My dear
fathers and brethren, and all your other
dear Cork seals."
Christian Social Union
Annual Meeting.
A large company gathered at the
Y.M.C.A., Manchester, on Friday for the
C.O.D. annual Lea and meeting. Professor
A. Lee, M.A., presided, and the reports
presented by Revs. J. T. Bell and A.
McDonald showed progress gained in
several directions. There was evidence of
a revival of interest. By adopting as its
definite policy the realisation of the C.opee
ideal in and through the life of our.
Church, the C.S.U. is establishing a claim
to be set in the mid-stream of the
Church's activities. There has been an
increase of members. A number of Endeavour societies have joined as corporate
members and are to be served by special
speakers during the coming winter. Ilev.
T. A. Thompson, B.Sc., was commended
on his splendid work as editor of "The
Witness." The financial statement showed
an improvement in the finances. Steps
are to be taken to commemorate the
"coming of age" of the .Union at the
next Conference. The following appointments for the ensuing year were made
President, Rev. S. Rowley; Vice-President;
Mr. J. Langstaff, J.P.; Editor, Rev. T. A.
Thompson, D.Sc.; General Secretary, Rev.
J. T. Bell; Organising Secretary, Rev. A.
McDonald ; Financial Secretary, Rev.
R. L. A. Tingle, B.Sc.; Treasurer, Mr. G. J.
Youngs. Appointments on the General
Council were made as follows :—Professor
A. Lee, M.A., Revs. E. H. Pillwood, J.
Morrison, P. M. Hoyle, E. D. Pigott, J. C.
Mantripp, J. E. Storey, and Mr. C. J.
Coombs. Darlington and Stockton District Centre was thanked for providing the
tea.
'
" We were amongst the first student,
who gave Dr. Peake his opportunity to.
see what he could do with Primitive'
Methodists. We hope the Doctor is satis"
fied with the results.. '
(
ri
"There is this about
the Gooseberry—
It closely resembles the apple in its
dietetic value, and it is most appetising
and does most good when stewed and
served with Bird's Custard. In fact,
the best dish now in season is gooseberries with Birds Custard."
Every kind of stewed fruit is delicious
and mom easily digested if served with
BIRD'S
CUSTARD.
yam
Nqk
"BIRD'S is abetter
quality."
'
JUNE
24, 1926
ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH CONFERENCE.
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
FIFTH-DAY.
MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 14th.
The Conference resumed its cessions on
Monday morning, devotions being conducted by Rev. J. C. Sutcliffe, prayer
being offered by Mr. C. J. Youngs. The
Conference Journal was then read and
confirmed.
Thanks.
365
THE METHODIST 'LEADER.
to Airesford and six to Harrogate. The
Committee continue to receive gratifying
letters of appreciation from mothers and
relatives of the children. The balance
sheet showed a decrease in the income of
£313 10s. Ild. on the previous year's
working. In view of the industrial depression the income was considered satisfactory. Mr. Ross said the Committee
desired the homes to be more widely
known. They sought to create a moral
and spiritual atmosphere, and Lo train
the children in good citizenship.
Sir, Thomas
Robinson,
retiring
tasurer,
re
was warmly received. He
thought under the industrial circumstances they had done remarkably well
financially. They were proud of their
homes, which were becoming more
adequately equipped.
I The. Conference recorded its cordial
thanks to Principal and M.. Pickett for
their kindness in entertaining the Conference of the Garden Party on Saturday.
"Their kindness had been warmly appreciated. Mr. Pickett briefly acknowledged
the resolution.
Rev. Joseph Rutherford received the
thanks of Conference for his Memorial
Address on Saturday. The General Sem Legacy of Mrs. Genney.
•
. fury moved Lhe resolution. Mr. J.
. S. Parlow at Lhis juncture perLongstaff, in seconding, said the address
"
ed a pleasing ceremony. ,He said the
was eminently worthy of the occasion. fom
Similar thanks•were accorded Lo Mr. J. late Mrs. Genney, of ArdwIck Church,
Sadler, OAS. for his words at that ser- Manchester, took a deep interest in the
erford said he appreciated welfare of children. Her name was a
vice. Mr. Ruth
household word in the city. She had
very much their thanks.
mothered many children, and in her last
days she had not forgotten them.
Thanks to the Connectional Solicitors.
Ardwick Church had benefited by her will
Hearty thanks were also accorded lo the to the amount of 2500, and Lhis great
Connectional Solicitors, Messrs. Rawlings, sealed lady , had left £100 to the
Butt and Bowler for their generous and Orphanage, and with delight he would
disinterested services in the interest of the hand to the treasurer a cheque for that
Church. Mr. L. Tinker seconded, and amount. Sir T. Rubinson graciously
Rev. W. J. Ward supported, and the Con- acknowledged the gift,
ference warmly endorsed the resolution.
Mr. S. Alford Bull thanked the Confer- Elmfield College.
ence on behalf of his partner and himself.
Mr. S. R. Slack, B.A. (Headmaster), said
• He said that they did not regard their the school was an asset to the Church. No
work for the Church as a trouble. They •school comparable with their own had a
looked upon it as a ,privilege and oblige- more efficient staff. The school had main' Lion.
tained its record in educational results.
They 'ought not only to give educational
equipment but a moral and spiritual
Housing.
foundation. They gave the boys a trainMrs. T. H. Gunn (Hull) submitted
ing in Nonconformist principles, and he
resolution on the Housing Question. IL
appealed for the loyal support of the
deplored the existence of overcrowding
Church.
made necessary through the shortage of
Mr. Richard Fletcher, J.P., speaking as
houses. This was detrimental to the
an "old boy," endorsed the Headmaster's
domestic life of the nation, and must lead
appeal for increased support. He invited
• to a lowering of the moral and social Han- them to attend the prize-giving next
' dards. It urged the Government to press month, when the Wesleyan Conference
forwarct with this great social reform, would adjourn its sessions in order to
and to this end to regulate luxury visit the College, and the Right Hon. T. R.
Farms would distribute the prizes.
Mrs. Gunn said it was sometimes said
Rev. W. Younger, supporting, said he
that this was no concern of the Churches, travelled about a great deal, but be never
but the President bed said in his address heard the slightest criticism of the
that the environment counted as well as management of Elmfield College. He
the man. She believed that bad housing thought that watt very significant. The
conditions lay aL the root of many social report was approved.
evils and made their Christian work difficult. It was no new problem, but had Reports and Balance-Sheets.
been accentuated by the war. During
The Reports and Balance-Sheets of the
this year 1926 many children had been
born into conditions which were injurious following Committees and Institutions
to health and morals. Nor was the evil were adopted en bloc and the necessary
officers
appointed :—General Committee;
conflned to the towns. Housing conditions in many villages were out of har- George Lamb Scholarship Fund; Church
Extension -Fund; White Loan Fund; Legal
mony with the beautiful countryside.
Defence
Fund; Holborn Hall; Dour.
Mr. C. J. Youngs, in seconding, said it
Trust,. Thomas Whitehead Settlement;
Was impossible for the lower paid
Sustentation Fund; Kent Commission;
cultural labourer to pay an economic rent.
Naval, Army and Air Force Committee;
They needed a bigger subsidy.
United Board. The following schedules
• Mr. A. Chippindale said that in his own were approved :—Chapels and Schools
district the urgent need at the present
built in 1926; Statistical Schedule of Protime WAS the production of lower-rented perty, Statistics of Membership, Relishes
artisan houses. There had been little in- of the Stations and Delegation to next
ducement from either local authorities or Conference.
Government to the private enterpriser to
produce that type of house. He said that
on the Drink Traffic:
even at that late hour it was not too late Resolution
Rev. W. Younger proposed the followfor the Government to show their gratitude to the men who answered the ing resolution: That this Conference recountry's call in her hour of need by grets the expenditure of £315,200,000 on
givkag these men the preference in the drink 'during the last year and at a time
of acute economic and industrial depresmailer of houses.
Mr. J. Sivil asked the Conference to note sion. We reaffirm our conviction that the
that the resolution was not a criticism. suppression of the drink traffic would rebut rather one of encouragement. There duce the injury to our domestic, social,
had never been a time wheia to many Industrial and national life, and by 'diverthouses were being built in England as ing the money that spent to legitimate
to-day. They wished to strengthen the expenditure help to solve the problem of
hands of Lhe Government. Be,. S. E. unemployment. As effective means of
drink, we
Storey and Mr. C. Parker also spoke, and the reduction of expenditure on
urge upon His Majesty's Government at
the resolution was adopted.
'
the earliest possible moment to pass n
Bill to secure the closing of public-houses
The Orphanage Committees
in England on Sundays; also to enable
Rev. Harry Ross, Secretary, presented licensing authorities to have power to
, the report. He spoke In admiration of grant or withhold-the licence of clubs, indonors, collectors, district secretaries and sist that the hours of sale in them shall
treasurers, and lady workers. Sixteen coincide with the hours of licensed houses
fresh children have been admitted—ten in their respective are, that, further,
mittee " in the District Meeting, in Rule
92, General Rules, 1922, the words
" Ladies' Orphanage Committee " shall he
inserted after " Orphan Homes."
A Challenge Offer.
Sir Thomas Robinson arrested the
attention of the Conference by making an
offer of £100 for the Missionary 'Fund ou
they shall be subject to police super- condition that the Conference raised an
vision, and that no club shall be opened additional £1,000. The otter was accepted
on suppressed, cancelled or redundant with enthusiasm and thanks were exlicensed houses. We urge our people by
pressed to the donor.
example and influence to do their utmost
to secure the ultimate destruction of Lhe
Orphan Homes Treasurer.
drinklraffic."
Ste. Younger said that if our nation
The Conference voted on three names
were more highly civilised it would talk for this position—Messrs. R. R. ',yes,
less about financial shortage. No nation A. L. Whittaker and F. Woolley.
The
could talk like that when it was spending result of the ballot was the election of
a million pounds per day for six working Mr. A. L. Whittaker, of the Bradford and
days on drink. British people within the Halifax District. Expressing his gratitude
last eight. years had spent 2,500 millions for the trust put in him, Mr. Whittaker
OR drink. To withdraw that money from said he was a life-long Primitive hielhowasteful expenditure and spend it wisely dist, and that day would be counted by
would be to stabilise finance and stimu- himself as one of the red-letter days of his
late employment. Give America another life.
fifteen years of Prohibition and there
would be no business man in this country
but what would want the drink to be Conversation on the Work of God.
destroyed. The great success of American
AL 11.35 the President called for the
industry could be directly traced to Pro- singing of " Sow in the morn thy seed,"
hibition. The influence of the club was and then invited Conference to consider
Masses of working men the work of God in the.Churcli. After
utterly banal.
were capitalists in the sale of drink. The the resolution had been read and moved
forces of the club were rallied to oppose by Rev. W. M. Kelley, Rev. J. H. Saxton
any man who wanted effective temperance opened the discussion. Ile said he wished
legislation. Me. Younger added a plea for to make a special appeal for the
more outdoor temperance propaganda educated section of the young men and
among the workers. •
women associated with the churches.
Rev. H. R. Ditto:irk gave details of a Alany of these, for various social reasons,
case in his own district where by a loop- fell themselves tail on the outside of
hole in the law, a certain club Mad sold Church life. To secure one such person
drink in a private unregistered house would oftentimes result in many others
during prohibited hours. Al the sugges- being helped. There were real dangers
tion of the General Secretary Mr. Didcock in education itself. Other views of life
is to prepare a written statement, to that, were making .their appeal, and ministers
if necessary, action may be taken.
and others should put their utmost into
Mrs. J. W. Richardson said that Sunday this task.
closing would be of real assistance to the
Mr. L. Tinker said after his experienat
Sunday-Ahool. As it was, many children of the Conference he felt that more ought
could not, attend. because of the late to be done on circuits to inspire young
dinner on the Sunday, because of the men to enter the ministry and maintain
father's drinking habits.
our greet traditions.
The Conference agreed to Mr. C. J.
Mr. J. Longstaff pleaded for a higher
Young's suggestion that the resolution be quality of Church life. He did not think
sent down to the circuits.
that we could revive the all class meeting, but we ought to develop fellowship
in some form of weekly meeting. We
Provisional Legisindion.
should also go into the open air and
The Conference considered the pro- proclaim our message direct to youth.
visional legislation re Friendless Boys
Rev. J. E. Storey said we ought to
and Girls Institutions.
The legislation develop the mystical in our religious life.
suggested that the Orphan Homes' Com- Religion was an individual relation with
mittee be authorised to collect donations God. But he deplored his 00001 experiand subscriptions so as to permit of ence to the effect that when he treated
assistance being given to friendless boys social subjects people were interested, but
and girls up, to the age of eighteen, when he expOunded the mysteries of the
whether in the orphanages or not. The inner life interest was reduced.
appeal in future for help shall be on
Rev. Philip Gibbon pleaded for more
behalf of " Orphans and Friendless recognition and appreciation of the value
Children," and the needs of the Orphan of the small congregation. We should
Hones shall be the first claim on the
RC in those to whom we spoke the great
funds. The institutions of our Church possibility of the years.
desiring a grant shall be approved
Alr. W. Faulkner said We ought to aim
annually - by the Conference, and must
at a higher standard of Church meeting.
secure the approval of the Orphan Homes'
If in the religious life of Church members
Committee of the district in which the
there were more charm and character
institution is situated. The committee young people would be greatly influenced.
may also grant help from time to time to He pleaded for recapturing the passion for
any boy or girl leaving the Orphan Homes
souls.
up to the age of eighteen years. The proMrs. J. Scott (West M411;11)(11 spoke of
perty and endowments of the Orphanages
which she belonged,
at Harrogate and Alresford, and all funds the little chapel to
and told how the exercise of prayer
which have been collected for the Orphancreated
an atmosphere in which even
ages, must be used and applied now and
nervous preachers could do well.
always for the benefit of the Orphanages,
Mr. C. J. Youngs told Of the encourageand cannot be diverted for any other purpose. Rules BIO to 017, General Rules, ment that. had been given to the village
1922, to be interpreted in harmony with causes of the Lynn and Cambridge
the above. It was agreed to forward the District by means of the March of
proposals to the Synods for their opinion Witness last year. It was proposed to
extend the operations this year.
thereon.Mrs. Hotroyl (Manchester District) said
there were many people in their churches
Ladies' Orphanage Committee. just waiting to be helped. There was a
big
opportunity in the Sunday-schools.
The General Secretary reported that
Rev. W. Younger said that in considerthe proposed legislation on the Ladies'
of God every man must
Orphanage Committee had received the ing the work
got the
consideration of the Synods, with the begin with himself. The older he
result that twenty-one Synods had voted more he felt that what ultimately matters
The
in favour, three had proposed minor was a man's own personal life.
amendments, and two districts had voted supreme consideration was the motive.'
against the proposals. The Conference That was the first and final thing.
agreed to adopt the following legisla- He believed with all his soul that right
tMn:—That in order to co-ordinate the perspective and proportion depended
work of the "Ladies' Orphanage Com- primarily on the personal attachment to
Christ. They must labour to create the
mittee " more closely with that of the
District Committee, in each District there atmosphere in which normally people
would be submitting to the will of
shall be a Ladies' Orphanage Committee,
and two representatives shall be nomi- Christ.
The resolution was then submitted and
nated by the Circuit Quarterly Meeting
the
adopted. The President announced
for nomination by the District Meeting hymn "I love Thy kingdom, Lord,"
and election by Conference on the District after which Conference adjourned ak
Committee. In order to secure the representation of the " Ladies' Orphanage Com-
366
SIXTH DAY.
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE
•15th.
" Missionary Day " commenced with
devotions conducted by Ilev. F. 11.
Shinnn in and prayer offered by Rev.
J. Illayney.
Horne Missionary Work and Policy.
The Conference immediately gave its
attention to Ole Home Alission Report,
presented 'by Ilex. W. .1. Ward. He said
that some people needed to be reminded
That they had home missionary enterprise. Ile rejoiced in the marvellous
success of their African work. He felt
the romance and thrill of it as much as
any man in the Conference. But it had
led some people to place home missions
in the background. Thal was to be
regretted. Let the African work be
pushed forward, lout they must attend
to the home base also. They needed a
Christian England if they were to get a
Christian world. The problems al home
were never greater or more perplexing
than to-day. They must remember, too,
that a large proportion of their African
missionary staff had received their
influence for good and training oft the
home missions. One station which was
altogether the product of home missionary
enterprise had this year sent £102
towards the African Fund. Thal was
proof of the value of their work.
Strengthen the home base, and they
would have the money and the men for
Africa. It was a privilege to outline
briefly their new home policy. Everybody had been crying out for a policy.
They had made a beginning. They were
seeking to re-group weak and small
circuits. He believed, generally speaking,
that the day of small circuits had gone
by. That Conference load already
sanctioned the amalgamation of len small
circuits into five. They were in negotiations with other such circuits, and hoped
11.1 year to have a further list of regroupings.
Spiritual advance had now
come Under the supervision of their
home missions. A simultaneous mission
had, been held on all their home missions
with excellent results. They were giving
special attention to the villages, and their
most serious concern was with the new
areas and new populations. lie had been
trentendously, impressed with the shifting populations. On the fringe of
their 'big cities were new populations for
whom little or no religious provision had
been made.
Unless religious facilities
were provided for these new areas there
was a real danger of them becoming
pagan. Their Committee had made a
beginning in these new areas. AL Lynemouth, Northumberland, on the Cannock
Chase coalfield, in the new coalfields of
North Nottinghamshire, something was
being done, but much more was needed.
Then last year there had been three seaBide campaigns. This year at five holiday
resorts they were proposing to hold such
campaigns. In the matter of administration Ihey sought to link up the
dist rict comm 111 ees with [heir work.
They had their difficulties, but they had
also some real encouragements. He paid
tribute to their staff.
They had a fine
set of men and women. of whom they
were proud.
Mr. Richard Fletcher, LP., !he treasurer,
seconding the resolution, said that there
was no report more important than Life
missionary report. He paid a glowing
tribute to the work of the Women's
Missionary Federation. He wished to
commend to the Conference Lhe challenge
offer of Sir Thomas Robinson.
Hey. Philip Gibbon here made a contribution which was inaudible owing to
the incoming of the audience for the
missionary sermon.
Mr. J. Black, in supporting the resolution; complimented the Secrebiry on being
able to present a definite policy, in our
home work and to report success. We
had done right in withdrawing from some
Withplaces and in entering others.
drawal was sometimes the wise policy.
Rev. J. Hodges suggested that the
Missionary Committee should meet twice
year instead of four times; it would save
time and money.
Rev. II. R. Didcock
suggested that the Home and Foreign
Committees should meet at separate
times.
Rev. J. C. Sutcliffe expressed appreciation of the policy of the Home Secretary.
He was glad [loot the old policy of giving
circuits a blank cheque had been discontinued, and he hoped that it would
never be revived. The policy of linking
up struggling circuits should be conlinted. Division of circuits had gone too
far. Small pastorates with financial help
should not be encouraged. Rev. J. E.
THE METHODIST LEADER.
Storey wanted the Committee to seek
some remedy for the caprice with which
money found its way to either of the two
funds. Mr. R. Fletcher, .I.P. was, on the
motion of the H01111, SerrAary, unanimously reappointed Treasurer.
earnest consideration and prayer, and that
copies of this resolution be forwarded to
the churches, who shall be encouraged to
enlist the sympathetic co-operation of
local Members of Parliament."
African Missionary Fund.
Welcome to Missionaries on Furlough.
Rev. J. H. Hirst, in presenting the
In felicitous terms Rev. J. H. Hirst ex- financial report, said Lloal the report was 0
pressed a hearty welcome to the mission- very pleasing one, but we must be prearies on furlough. On the platform were pared for further increase in the work in
the following missionaries:—Rev. and Africa. We could not stand still.
The
Mrs. W. T. Groves, Rev. P. Bailey, Dr. call and the demand upon us were
and Mrs. Gerrard, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. irresistible. Two medical students were
Collins, Mrs. Harney, Mrs. A. H. Richard- in training for the African field, and others
son, Miss Stringer, Miss Love, Miss Stead must in due course be prepared for the
and Miss Nock. Also the following mis- same work that one might relieve the
sionary designates:—Mr. J. A. K. Brown, other. The Government was recognising
Mr. C. It Ransome, and F. Greenwell. foreign mission work in a way it had
Mrs. Benham, Mrs. Bailey, and Rev. and never done before. IL was placing the
Mrs. Ladlay were unable to be present. standard of education much higher.
The President, turning to the mission- Speaking words of appreciation, he
aries, said the Conference warmly wel- referred to the continued gifts of Mr. J.
He stated that the
comed them, and they were greatly Calow, of Redcar.
donation from the American Primitive
honoured by their Church.
Mrs. Harney, in responding to the wel- Methodists would be the last, owing to
come on behalf of the women, said she missionary demands growing on their
was glad to speak at a Manchester Confer- own fields of work. The Women's Misence, as Manchester was her home Dis- sionary Federation had raised £2,732.
Special appreciation was given to the
trict. Twenty years ago at the Manchester Conference there was one mission- Methodist Leader and to the Editor for the
ary's wife from the field of Nigeria in the valuable 'help and sympathy given in the
person of Mrs. Benham, now they thought columns of the Leader for all missionary
of her in her widowhood. They were work.
Mr. T. L. Gerrard seconded the resolugrateful for the welcome, but she would
have those present look beyond those tion, and said he was delighted with the
from the field with them that day to the advance that had been made in Africa.
twenty women in Nigeria who that day Bob advance in the work involved advance
werethinking of them. The Chtirch had in finance. There had been a considerable
done a big thing in sending them out, increase in income, and £5,000 had been
for their going had meant more than saved. But it was possible to go further.
Some churches had done exceedingly well,
could be told to the native women.
Dr. Gerrard expressed thanks for the but others had not responded Lo the
kindly reception. The missionaries knew demand. Where the minister's heart was
in
the work the income was almost invarithe warm place they had in the hearts of
the people at home. IL was a great privi- ably up. Some churches contributed
lege to do the work that fell to them. To 213s. per member; others contributed only
their General Missionary Secretary and ls. 5d.
Rev. J. Bowness made an earnest plea
Committee they were grateful for their
kindly consideration. When they were that young men should be encouraged in
on the field they recognised they wire not the circuits to offer themselves for Africa,
alone; the Master was with them, and especially for the medical work, because it
they fell they were surrounded by a cloud was necessary that relief medical men
should be available for those on furlotigh.
of witnesses.
Councillor-J. Merryweather said PrimiRev. J. H. Hirst then offered to the missionary designates good wishes for their tive Methalism was much better oh than
future, and the Conference heartily en- twenty-five years ago. Then not many of
dorsed this expression. The Conference their people paid income Lax. He suggested that those who paid super-tax
adjourned for Lhe missionary sermon.
should hold a meeting and prepare a
scheme in harmony with Mr. Gerrard's
suggestion. That scheme might then he
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
passed on to all income tax payers for their
Missionary business was resumed at the consideration.
afternoon session after devotions conRev. W. Glover urged the need of
ducted by Rev. T. Kynaston.
medical missionaries in Nigeria. They
Rev. W. J. Ward replied to the various had no fully qualified medical man on
enquiries raised during the discussion of that bald. That was no credit to them
the morning, and submitted resolutiorls after twenty years' work in that dense
(1) expressing thanks to God for His area.
evident favour and blessing on the work
Rev. J. H. Hirst Said he was glad that
of their Home Missions during the year; tbe probleln of the supply of the men had
(2) recognising the great opportunities for been overcome. Hartley College had met
extension throughout the country, and their difficulty splendidly, and had two or
calling for even bigger effort.
three men ready at any time to respond
The report and balance-sheet of the to the call. Their only problem was that
General Fund were received and approved. of finance. The question of medical missions was not so easy.. Their designation
League of Notions.
had not yet been settled, but the claims
III moving the resolution Rev. C. and needs of Nigesia would receive careful
Humble said that its was the most im- consideration.
Mr. Moses Bourne, J.P., said he was
portant resolution before the Conference.
We ought to appreciate the good work interested in Mr. Gerrard's suggestion re
He thoUght it
that the League of Nalidhs had done and remission of taxation.
was doing. He understood that within a ought to he printed and submitted to
few months Germany would be a member likely victims. Subject to the information
of the League. The League had arrested being correct, he would be prepared to
at least six European wars which might give £100 a year for seven years. He urged
otherwise have enveloped the world ,in Lhe adoption of a Self-Denial Week. He
names. Fever epidemics had also been was confident it would bring not only
arrested. It had done much to suppress increased financial support, but much
the While Slave traffic. Bot as a Church spiritual profit.
we were not doing all that we ought.
Resolutions were passed at many Synods
where nothing was done to organise and
develop the work. The resolution was
as folloWs:—" In recognition of the Christian responsibility, both corporate and
individual, for the attainment of international understanding and peace, this
Conference, believing that. Lhe survival of
the institution of war between civilised
nations and ill modern development is a
chief obstacle to the further progress of
the Kingdom of God on earth, and •velcoming the movement towards a general
reduction of armaments contemplated in
Die Covenant of the League of Nations Mod
the Treaties of Versailles and of Locarno,
urges upon all the members of the Church
the duly of doing their utmost to secure:
(1) the abolition of war in this generation
between civilised nations: (2, in further.
ance of this, the all-round reduction and
limitation of armaments provided for in
Article 8 of the Covenant of the League of
Notions. This Conference recommends
that these aims be made a mailer of
Resolutions.
The Conference adopted a resolution expressing great gratification .for the increased support the Church had given to
their African•work. It was a great achievement in face of all the industrial conditions. They rejoiced also in an increase
of 2,107 members on their African missions. Thal was not the most significant
factor in the situa11011. The resolution
paid tender tribute to Lhe life and service
Of the late Rev. Robert Benham, their
oldest worker on the fleld, and a man of
fine character. He was the first man on
the Odd to die for twenty-live years. They
had much reason to be grateful for the
health of their staff. Rev. B. A-. Mu bet,
in seconding, paid tribute to the inspiring
leadership of Mr. Hirst.
Week of Prayer.
The Conference directed that November
28th to December 51h be observed
throughout the Church as a Week of
Prayer for. Missions.
JUNE
24, 1926
Rev. J. 11. Saxton suggested that it
would intensify their devotions if during
the week they were to lake the various
chapters of Mr. Smith's splendid Hartley
Lecture.
Women's Missionary Federation.
The report of the Women's Missionary
Federation was spoken to by Mrs. J. W.
Richardson.
She said it was the first
Lime the Federation had had official representation in the Conference. The women
were grateful for that acknowledgment.
Their membership stood at 27,255, an increase for the year of 3,007. The income
had been £9,101 13s. 10d., an increase of
£1,552 17s. The 23 Girls' Branches had a
membership of 561. She appealed, for
more interest and support for that particular branch. She wished the Conference to realise that the Federation was
more than a money-raising organisation.
They were out for great spiritual ends,
the evangelisation of the world. The Conference endorsed heartily a resolution expressing its joy in the continued success
of the Federation. Rev. John Hodges and
Mr. R. Willey paid tribute to the helpful
influence exerted in the life of the Church
by the Federation.
Thanks to Mrs. Brown.
Rev. J. H. Hirst spoke appreciatively of
the work of Mrs. E. II. Brown, the retiring
Secretary of the Women's Federation. -He
also moved a resolution which spoke of
the valuable and sacrificial service of Mrs.
Brown during her seven years of office.
During that term a great. advance had
been seen in all departments of the Federation, membership having reached 27,255
and the income £10,497. The resolution
expressed to her cordial thanks, and too
recognised the helpfulness of her husband
and family, who have shared in making
this 13110 work possible. With acclamation the resolution was carried.
Welcome to Miss A. Bowes.
In welcoming Miss Bowes on her appointment as Secretary of the Women's
Missionary Federation, Mr. Hirst said she
Brought to her lack a consecration to the
missionary work and a wide and successful experience of work in connection with
the Church and schools.
Toting, People's Missionary Department.
The work of this department had gone
on steadily during the year. The letters had
been sent out, and special matter had been
issued on the lessons dealing with our
Nigerian work. Appreciation was exsz.1 le the secretary, Rev. C. P.
co
The Committee was appointed as
H. Hirst, W. J. Ward, A.
follows
Baldwin% .1. T. Barkby, .1. Swinden, F.
Palmer, G. Hunt, G. Bennett,
Hardy,
W. R. Wilkinson, B. Warhurst, and A.
Lax. President, F. Hardy; secretary, C. P.
Groves, B.A., B.D. To meet at Holborn
Hall, Thursday, September 3010, and
Thursday, March 1710, 1927.
General Missionary Committee
Legislation.
It was decided in order to improve the
constitution of the General Missionary
Committee that the General SundaySchool Union Committee send three representatives instead of two as at present,
and that the president as well as thee.
secretary of the Women's Auxiliary
Federation shall have a place on the Committee.
Self-Denial Week:
In view of the increased need for mis-.
sionary work at home and in Africa HA
Conference decided to commend to our
people the desirability of observing Holy
Week, 1927, as a week of self-denial. In
this week it is requested that an extra'
offering he Mid on the, altar of Jesus
Christ.
The Vice-President_ reported that, last
year his own circuit adopted the idea with
commendable success. He felt sure if fhb
Connexion took iL up--much fruit would
be the result.
Rev. T. Hunter Boyd, a representative
of the United Church of Canada, was
cordially received by the Conference. In
replying Mr. Boyd referred to the cheerful
spirit which had characterised the Conference, especially in its deliberations on
missionary matters. He thought the
Union of the Canadian Churches ought to
encourage us because they contended with
greater difficulties than we are called to
face.
AL this stage there was a flutter in the
Conference by the announcement from
the Chair that the women hod raised
£1,1300 on behalf of their missionary. day.
DONE 24,
1926
This was inclusive of a special donation of
£500 from the Federation working expensses fund, the accumulation of several
years. The Conference adjourned at 5.5 p.m.
SEVENTH DAY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE lids.
After devotions conducted by Rev. G. A.Howard. and prayer by Mr. W. S. Swinburne, the Conference Journal was read
and business resumed.
Outward Bound !
Rev. H. Fletcher said that one of their
Sunderland and Newcastle delegates. Mr.
T. S. Elliott, of Houghton-le-Spring, was
on Friday leaving for Canada, where he
intended to make his home. Mr. Elliott
was an old schoolmaster, and for forty
years had rendered splendid service as
local preacher. He asked the Conference
to extend to their friend their greetings
and good will. A resolution to that effect
was adopted unanimously.
Betting and Gambling.
Rev. W. II. Campbell submitted a resolution expressing the conviction that the
Belling Tax was a serious retrograde step
in the life of the nation. It would tend
to establish another powerful vested
interest, which would become a political
and social menace. IL called upon the
Government to introduce legislation to
suppress the gambling evil in the interests
of the young people. The resolution
urged the preparation of a syllabus on the
evils of gambling, similar to that on the
Hygiene of Drink, for use in the day
schools. The resolution was carried nem.
Election of The Four.7.
The following were elected as the four
persons to aUend next Conference :—Ilev.
J. H. Saxton, Rev. H. J. Pickett, Mr. A.
Chippindale, Mr. J. Skinner, J.P.
General MIsaionary Committee.
The following were elected to the
General Missionary Committee :—T. L.
Gerrard, W. R. Wilkinson, J. Longstaff,
H. J. Taylor, E. W. Smith, C. K. Welkinson, C. F. Gill, A. E. Harding, J. W.
Clifford, W. A. Hammond.
London Forward Movement.
Rev. J. T. Darkby, Secretary, in moving
the report, said the activities of the committee did not cover a whole year, yel it
was o satisfactory report. The times were
adverse; special appeals bad been made
for missionary funds; yet he was happy
to say ' .that promises and donations
amounting to £11,770 had been received.
Of this £2,661 had been paid. But a
further £13,000 was necessary. It was
easential that we should help London.
London could not help itself. The grffund
of appeal to the Connexion waif precisely
the same as in the case of new industrial
areas. It was the sons and daughters of
the provinces who poured into London,
and it was to our own interests to provide
churches to ensure spiritual help and
supervision.
ltev. W. J. Ward, In seconding the resolutiou;paid a high tribute to Mr. Barkby's
work. He said the provinces could not
afford to ignore London. He knew of no
people more loyal and more liberal than
London Primitive Methodists. Mr. Barkby
was reappointed Secretary and Mr. C. R.
Maynard Treasurer.
Conneidonal Fund.
The report of the Connetional Fund was
presented by Rev. G. G. Martindale. He
said it hod been an exceedingly good
year. —They had met all claims, and
reduced the debt by 51,650. There was
a balance in the bank of over £1,600.
Their position was largely due to the
generous grants made by the directors of
the Connexional Insurance Company and
the Chapel Aid Association; and also to
the Ministers' Voluntary Levy. They were
much obliged to all these gentlemen.
The Conference must not he misled by the
fact of the balance in the bank. Claims
upon the fund would exhaust it before
the end of July. He pleaded for the
earlier despatch of the circuit remittances.
The report was adopted, and G. G.
Martindale appointed lreasiirer of the
fund and W. M. Kelley secretary.
Whiteehapel Institute.
Rev. W. M.- Kelley submitted a resolution, warmly congratulating Rev. Thomas
Jackson on the occasion of his ministerial
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
jubilee. It was a unique record to have Broughton, Mrs. T. Storey, Mrs. Matthews,
been a home missionary for fifty years. Mrs. Bentley, It. It. Bops, Mrs. King and
The whole Church had looked upon his W. A. Rawding.
Conference adjourned al 12.30.
work with admiration.
Rev. G. Hall seconded the resolution,
and the President of the Confererice said
the Conference would peas no resolution
with greater enthusiasm than this.
WEDNESIFAY AFTERNOON.
The Conference reassembled at 2.15,
A Standing Ovation.
the devotions being conducted by Rev. J.
Rev. Thomas Jackson was welcomed Southall.
with a standing vole. He said that,
though he was the oldest minister in the Social Service Union.
Church, he soot still a young man seeing
The claims of this Union were ably
visions. Fifty -years ago he commenced on presented by Mr. A. B. Hillis. Ile said it
Mile End Waste, and he then consecrated was an organisation that was doing a
himself to attack the moral and social useful work, but was in need of an
evils of the land. It had been the increased membership. He moved the
greatest honour of his life to do that following resolution, which was carried:
work. He said that without under- "Thal having regard to the fact that the
valuing the great honour his Church bad basis and aims of (ho Christian Social
dime him in calling him to the Presi- Union include the cause of peace, and the
dency of Conference. The moral and accomplishment of the Copec ideal, the
sexual relationship in some parts of Conference commends this organisation to
Bethnal Green and Whitechapel would the support of our people. ,
make the average African blush for
shame. Mr. Jackson went on to speak Copec.
of the work he had been privileged to
Rev. Wilfred Harper said he considered
do in the redemption of friendless lads, it a privilege to mime the resolution on
al the Institute, the sheltering of destitute Copec, the terms of which were: "Thal
" down-and-oaten," the feeding of neces- this Conference affirms its belief in the
sitous children, and the provision of Copec Movement, the central conviction of
convalescent homes at Southend-on-Sea. which is the Christian faith rightly interHis record of statistics greatly interested preted and consistently followed gives the
and stirred the Conference, which gave vision and the power for solving our social,
him a loud and prolonged cheer. The industrial and international problems. report and balance sheet were received
and adopted on the motion of Rev. Coal Dleputer
W. M. Kelley, and seconded by Rev. B. A.
In view of the debate in the House of
Barber, both of whom spoke of the pride
Commons on Tuesday evening, the Conof their Church in Mr. Jackson's work.
ference found it necessary to amend its
The Conference heard with deep interest
111-M1011S resolution on the coal situation.
and appreciation Mr. H. E Kinchen, Mr. 'co. F. Clifford Taylor, M.A., B.D., said
l
Jackson's worthy colleague and' Assists. the resolution he was to move was on the
Probation Officer. Rev. J. H. Hirst spoke basis of the Royal Commission's Report,
of the great national service done by these and was as follows "Thal Ibis Conferinstitutions.
ence urges the Government to take the
legislative and administrative steps necesLegislation.:
sary to put into operation the recomRey. S. Palmer introduced legislation mendations of the Coal Commission
to provide that troops of Boy Scouts and irrespective of any decision which may be
Cubs and packs and companies of Girl reached in the present wage dispute and
Guides and Brownies ahall be registered of whether the parties in dispute agree to
"controlled," and all existing " open " such steps or not." The resolution was
troops and companies shall be registered carried unanimously, and a copy of it was
"controlled." This would give necessary sent to the Prime Minister, the Secretary
connection between the Church and their and President of the Mine Owners' Assoorganisations. This legislation was ciations, the Sectelary and President of the
carried by a 75 per cent. open vote in Miners' Union, and the local members of
Conference,to it was not necessary to send Parliament.
it down to the Synods.
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for a serious consideration of the same,
and to call for a deepening of the spiritual
life of the Churches and an awakened
sense of responsibility to the.community.
The Conference adopted the resolution.
Representation of Choirs.
The legislation to provide representation of choirs in the Leaders' and Quarterly Mgeting was moved by Rev. W. J.
Peatfielff. He said it was one of those
little things that 1C111.1 to increase the
interest of young people in the work of
the churches.
Mr. J. Sadler seconded.
Rev. J. B. Wanless questioned whether
the time was opportune. Rev. G.
Armitage doubted whether rConfermice
was justified in passing Il,e legislation in
view of the large proportion of districts
that had voted against it. Rev. W.
Younger thought lhat the choirs ought to
be put on the saute basis as other departments in the Church. Mr. C..1. Youngs
moved Is postpone boo twelve months. By
54 to 50 votes it was carried to postpone.
Representation of Large Circuits.
The legislation forwarded by the Nottingham Synod to provide that large
circuits should have more adormate representation to Synods was passed without
discussion.
[limes of Rev. Henry Yooll.
The President read a telegrams staling
that Rev. Henry Yooll, an ex-President
and an ex-editor, was lying seriously ill
with a seizure. The Conference passed a
vote of affectionate sympathy.
[As reported on another page Mr. Yooll
has since passed away.]
Nominations for Conferential Offices.
The proposal that 1111 110111111alions presented to Conference which 11111.1 tool
passed through District Synods should go
through the ballot box was referred to
the General Committee.
General Chapel Fund.
The following Were added to the
General' Chapel Fund Committee :—T. I,.
Gerrard, J. Sivit, W. R. Wilkinson, C. J.
Youngs.
Thank. to Donors.
The heartiest thanks of the Conference
were sent to the many donors lo the
various purposes of the Church of £000
and upwards.
Hartley College Scholarships.
Temperance.
Rev. H. L. Herod reported that nine canThe adjourned temperance business was didates had applied for scholarships this
introduced by Rev. S. Rowley. He urged year. Five full and four partial scholarthat more attention should be given to the ships had been granted.
work of Abstainers' Leagues to make them
worthy of our Church. A resolution was Hartley Lecture.
passed and forwarded to the Government
The report staled that the following lecit
%enL
ad
pvutiseme
can s o I
lrotesl
guorGon
ix against
turers had been appointed 1,
-1927, trofessor Atkinson Lee, M.A.; 1920, Rev. W. R.
Wilkinson; 1929, Rev. E. McLellan.
Temperance Secretary.
The legislation which bad been before General Chapel Fund.
the Synods for the purpose of appointing
The report spoke of quiet but much
a full-time Temperance Secretary was
voted out. Twenty-three synods had appreciated service the Fund renders in
facilitating debt reduction- The Comdeclared against and only three for it. IC
mittee had.clone its utmost to help as far
was, however, recognised that the adverse
as the ffnancial resources allowed.
The
decision of the Synods wet largely due to
Trust Estates, as a whole. may be conthe undecided stage of Methodist Union
sidered very satisfactory. The Committee
negotiations. Consequently the legislation
was appointed with Mr. W. E. Nforse, J.P.,
wail sent down again to the next Synods as
ao Treasurer and Rev. W. J. Ward as
provisional legislation, so that, if necesSecretary.
sary, it might be considered next Conference.
General Chapel Loan Fund.
Retiring Collection for Miners.
The retiring collection for the miners
amounted to £19.
Thanks to the Prase.
The General Secretary expressed woe in
appreciation of the splendid service rendered to the Conference by the Press.
The Conference had finished all its business excepting the last draft of qationing
by 4 p.m., and then adjourned.
EIGHTH DAY.
THURSDAY, JUNE 17th.
The morning devotions were conducted
by Rev. J. A. Sheen, with prayer by Rev.
E. A. Steen. The Conference has been
greatly indebted by by day to Mr. W.
Davies, of King-street Church, Stretford,
who has throughout the sessions officiated
al the great organ.
The first business was the reading of
the Conference Journal.
Rev. Arthur Baldwin presen led the Mournful
Intelligence.
report, which slated the Fund continues
The property scEedule showed that we
?SOWS was received of the death of Counits beneficent ministry. The capital now
had 7,282 chapels and schools of a total
cillor It. Colenian, Mayor of West Hartleelands at 541,511 I311. ild.
.
seine of nearly seven million pounds. The
pool, an aelbe and loyal worker in West
total debt OR this property represented,Sale. of Property.
Hartlepool Church, and District Orphanonly 10 per cent. of the whole.
age Treasurer. Rev. C. Humble was 111The General Secretary reported that
Sil'Ileled Is COSVO, 10 the family the deep
sales
to
the
number
of
fifty-five,
in
Greeting@ to the Methodist Conferences.
Sy1111,1111y of the Conference. Mr. J.
seventeen districts, had been made.
Dr. Peake moved two resolutions, one 1.0
Waters, A Darlington, was elected in his
the Wesleyan Methodist Corif,ence, to Orphan Homes Committee. '
place as Orphanage Treasurer of the Darmeet al York; the other to the United
lington and Stockton District and on the
The Orphan Moines Committee was
Methodist Conference, to meet at NottingGeneral Orphanage Committee.
ham, conveying greetings, appreciation elected with Sir Thomas Robinson as
Treasurer and Rev. H. Ross as Secretary.
Stationing.
and good wish..
The Conference had appointed a small
The
les of the Stati
g Corn•
committee to consider the invitation of our Money -RalsIng Efforts.
mittes were received and adopted, includChurch' to participate in the Conference
The Conference endorsed the action of ing the superannuation of Rev. Albert E.
of Faith and Order lobe held at Lausanne. the General Committee in circularising Proctor. The List of Stations was then
The proposals of this committee were the circuits with regard Lo discouraging
carefully revised and approved.
endorsed, and were as follows :—That raffles and guessing competitions in COT.
Sanction was given to the General ComProfessor A. L. Humphries, M.A. Or A. S. nection with our financial efforts for
mittee Executive and Alethodist Union
Peake and Mr. Victor Murray, Wk., be the Church purposes.
COMIllitie0 to deal with any sub-comrepresentatives to the Conference.
.
mittees and changes in organisation that
Resolution on Work of God..
may be fourid necessary,
Orphanage Committee.
Rev. G. Armitage proposed that the
The ballot resulted in the election of Che t General Secretary's resolution on "The Thanks.
following to the General Orphanage Com- Work of God" he sent down to the DisThe General Secretary moved a resolu!Mice
T. Mann, K. S. France, A. R. trict. Committees, asking them to set tion of thanks to Rev. A. I,. Humphries,
Hodges, Mrs- Johnson, J. A. aside to definite period during the autumnc M.A., for his admirable conduct in the
Church Property.
363
JUNE 24, 1926
THE, METHODIST LEADER.
chair. Rev. J. H. Hirst and Mr. M.
Bourne supported. and Prof. Humphries,
in acknowledgment, said that though he
had anticipated the work with diffidence
he had enjoyed the work. He thanked
the Conference for its co-operation in the
conduct of Conference business. He had
felt iL to be a great Conference in spirit
and tone. Cordial thanks were also expressed to Mr. Moses Bourne. Ile had
more i17011 realised their higheff expectations. Rev. W. Younger, seconding, said
Mr. Bourne had worthily maintained the
highest traditions of the office. He would
be a splendid representative of their
Church. Mr. Bourne said he appreciated
their generous expressions, and antici•
paled with real delight a year of successful service throughout the denomination.
The Conference also recorded its thanks
lo the Conference Secretary (Rev. J.
Holland) and his assistant (Rev. G.
ForsMer). The thanks were duly acknowledged.
The President of Conference moved the
hearty thanks of the Conference to Rev.
W. M. Kelley for his conspicuous ability
in the conduct of the business. They had
all admired his gasp of the business and
his great sagacity. He had had unusual
difficulties this year because of the strike,
but he had triumphed splendidly. Rev..
J. B. Winless for himself and his brother
G.C.D.'s seconded, and said Mr. Kelley
had been most considerate. Other
tributes included those from Mr. J. Sadler, 0.11.E., and III. A. B. Hillis, -who
voiced the appreciation of the laymen.
The resolution was carried with greatest
heartiness, and Nfr. Kelley, who was
warmly received, said he was greatly
touched by their kindness. The brethren
behind the scenes (assistants and minor
officials) were also thanked. The Conference thanked with the utmost heartiness the hosts and hostesses, the Local
Arrangements Committee, for their splendid preparations. They rejoiced in the
success of Saturday's pageant. The President said he knew something of the work
that had been done locally in preparation
for the Conference. The " Archbishop "
(Rev. NV. Barker) had been a great worker,
the general secretaries (Revs. R. Ferguson
and .1. II. Cretne, had been r miring, :as
indeed had all the local ministers. Rev.
W. Barker replied and spoke of the joy they
11:01 found in the, work of preparation.
The services of the Musical Committee,
the organist, and the denominational and
local Press were warmly acknowledged.
A CONFERENCE DIARY.
BY FELIX MALKIN.
Monday Morning.—This is likely to j Vice-Presdt. said visiL to " Hartley " had
become memorable este true Manchester made him -wish he were a student.
Conference, meteorologically.
After a Preside. thought Saturday showed VI.
hopeful interlude of-sunshine yesterday Manchester did know how to behave as
regards weather. Thanks also to Joseph
Rutherford for Saturday morning's
address. Gen. Sec. found whole conduct
of service perfect, to his mind. AlmostRev, J. L. recognised in J. II. a modesty
" characteristic of the North." Tom Gray
put in plea that floor should have a
chance. John Hodges said it was worth
while hearing of modesty of the North,
which was news to most of us. Thanks
Lo Gmnexional Solicitors being moved by
Gen. Sec., President markedly enquired
" Anybody from the floor?" The
B. and H. Tinker responded with rather
whiskery tale of honest lawyer. Home
Sec. from platform, and Joseph Rutherford from floor, said good things about
our lawyers, and Lawyer Butl responded,
leaving us with solemn advice to "Keep
away from law as much as possible."
Thanks once more--to James' Sadler for
his contribution to Memorial Service.
So at length to Public Question of
the day, to wit, housing.
Conference
delighted to find this matter in hands of
a lady. Mrs. Gunn, of Hull (second lady
member in annals of Conference to
speak from platform, first being Mother
Walkinson), fired a telling round for improvement of housing conditions in cities
and villages. C. J. Youngs and Jam.
Sadler had little argument on wages.
Amos Chippendale, for Yorkshire Housing,'
pleaded need for low-rented houses and
claims of ex-Service men. James Sivil
thought GovernmeM needed some appreciation and encouragement, and Jack
Storey wanted resolution referral 'hack
for improvement, but didn't gel it.
There we left the matter, and passed to
Orphanages.
Harry Ross, foster-father,
The firm and gentle hand on the Helm, presented report. Voiced pride in work
of ladies, and especially " would like to
We -woke this morning to downpour hold Bradford ladies up "—a desire which
again. Taking its loll of delegates; we provoked broad conferential smile. Skipper
left three of the college contingent in Robinson proud of new laundry machine
sick-bay this morning. Good story abroad installed in Homes.
Sam Parlow paid
lo-clay against Book 'Steward, whose tribute to late Mrs. Genney, and handed
monthly announcements of miscellaneous Treasury cheque for £1110 from her
wares have long refreshed us. Lady is trustees.
said to have been asking the way, on
Orgy of nominations followed—for
Saturday, to millinery department. Was
Gen. Orphanage Committee. A. B. Hillis
instantly referred to W. R. W.
The Last Great Act I
Journal reading being annoubced dis- and Sir Robert (Ben•Abram) Peel rising
At 12..10 the Conference approached its cussion arose as to most advantageous at once to "put one in, Vice-Presdl.
filmd task--the signing of the Journal. In p9filli011 for Chief Scribe to occupy unblushingly gate decision for " the
the preserve of sixty-two delegates and during process, in order 1,3 be heard. bigger man." Then presumed that
quite a mitilber of visitors, amid an ini- Held his ground in the eyrie, however, " Mr. Hillis moves nominations close ";
pleSSINC
the 10110WillL, signatures engaging to " speak up." Jack Storey, being corrected, however, remarked
were registered :—The President of Con- on lick, dissatisfied with Mining Crisis plaintively, " I wish you had." So the
ference, the Vice-President, the Secretary resolution, proposes to produce petition clamour of nominating Longues went
and Assistant Secretary, the Registrar of forms in fine with more advanced posi- merrily on till we had about 30 names .
Letters (Rev. J. \Veiling., and the General lion. J. C. Sutcliffe, on another Lick, These 'being swept up, bit of legislation
Secretary. Thus came to an end " Man- challenged correctness of resolution re followed, re Friendless Boys and Girls,
ch.ler, 1920," a Conference of happy appointment of Connexional Officers. idea much discussed at Scarborough last
memories. The Doxology was sung, the Finally agreed to " trust the Gen. year. Skipper' Robinson up to clear his
Vice-President (Mr. Moses Boprne) con, See." Thanks to Principal and Matron conscience. After a little ground-fog 071
molded Ire to the Divine Mercy as we went for entertainment at Garden Party. the floor, " the order of the day "
forth " Homeward Bound," and the President pronounced the Benediction.
Golden Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spurgeon, of Great
F,Ilinghain, Rockland Circuit, have celebrated
their golden wedding. Mr. Spurgeon is the
veteran local preacher in the Circuit, and in
preaching,- marked both by force and
eloquence, lie still finds supreme joy. Fen: a
short time he was a "ministerial supply" in
the District, and this period of service yet
affords him ma, rich and happy memories.
His abilities, sterling character, and ex•
employ generosity have gained frequent
recognition both in the Circuit and the
District. Upon his fourth appointment to
the Synod, he was elected delegate to the
Leeds Conference in 1922, a few weeks after
receiving the congratulations of the circuit on
attaining his jubilee as a local preacher.
Mrs. Spurgeon has been an ideal help-meet
in fostering, in church .11.1111 at home, the love
which makes ell life beautiful. The golden
wedding was celebrated at the Great Effingham Chapel, the invited guests being the
members of the society, the choir, and tht
school teachers. After breakfast, congratu.
lotions were voiced by Mr. and Mrs. G.
Saunders, Mr. F. W. Neeve, and the minister.
The day closed with a free and easy musical
evening.
Rev. W. If 11.1wson, A.C.P., has been ap.
pointed Vice•President of the Wilts Federation of Brotherhoods, and also of the Swindon
Male Voice Cho,
cleared the air, and matter gent forward
as provisional legislation.
• Further'it of legislation provided some
piquant moments. This on Ladies,
Orphanage Committee, with view to
representation on District Committees and
to Synods. First amendment, from
Manchester, on crucial point as to
'whether they were to be " women " or
"ladies."- Stout John Hodges put this
delicate question.
On show of hands,
feminine delegates appeared abotirequally
divided on - matter, but with aid of
gallant male delegates the " ladies " had
it. That being settled, we canoe to the
real proposals. Darlington and Stockton,'
by mouth of bold Joseph Rutherford, who
declared that they of D. and S. were
hard-headed lot, and didn't loge those
hard heads when a lady was in the case,
protested that they didn't want either;
women or ladies from sich-like bodies on
District Committee, and amended to that.,
effect. Conference sided with the hard-'
heads. Lynn and Cambridge had a via
media in this matter—they were willing ,
to put up with one Orphanage lady on
District Committee, instead of two, but
this grace submerged by passage of previous amendment. Remnant of legislation carried without further ado.'
Nominations for Orphanage Treasurer,'
via Selection Committee, by. way of
supplement: Boyer, Whittaker, Woolley.
Cohference now settled to discussion on
the Work of God, but before we got L.
iL Skipper Robinson stepped forward I
again and repealed his last year's
challenge for Missionary Funds. African!
Sec. accepted it in name of Conference.'
The " Discussion " which followed was
helpfully introduced by J. H. Saxton, who
Conference Arrangements,
pleaded for effort to gain our' educated
'and intellectual youth for Christ. Other
points developed were the need for
encouragement of local preachers, for
opr-air Evangelism, lot a liner quality
of Church life, and fellowship as contributory to it, for personal discipline and
personal evangelism.
Before we went to lunch, scrutineers
DR. BARNARDO'S HOMES
1926.
DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR,
, I, Annual 2/6 Appeal
for Food.
7,658 Orphan and Destitute little ones are anxiously watching her upward progress, for upon her successful climb
depends their breakfasts, dinners and teas. Please help
her by sending your customary gift to the Half-Crown
Fund ; you always give to the Annual Half-Crown Appeal.
400,000 Half-Crowns urgently needed.
Please help the little
child op the ladder.
Cheques and Orders payable " Dr. Barnardo's Homes Food Fund " and
crossed, may be sent to Dr. Barnardo's Homes, 28, Barnardo House,
•
Stepney Causeway, E. 1.
JUNE
24. 1926
THE METHODIST LEADER.
369
pro- Leag
League. of Nations. Told us what the
exangelisation.
anxiety
of otherRattenburiad
Conferencessuggestion.
for our lead. bleM
Described
housing" Man
'as a Church
problem.
Characterised
done, andChided
asked what
we were
ten years' delay
as ridiculcius.of needs a roof-tree under which he can doingue•ashada Church.
12 districts
R.further
W. Ferguson
(anti), of the Hull cave— worship." Commended seaside campaigns which have not appointed a Committee,
reminded
delegates
that, holidays and arraigned Mr. Ponsonby for wishing
theffectively
week- and
which
circularised
us
all
during
should be holy-days. Removed Eastbourne to " keep Christ out, of this question."
the voiceinhewhit
useshesodescribed
e
of "white
and Letchworth
categorynew
B. Hillis, seconding, affirmed congruity
atend—raised
a camp meeting,
andfrom
instanced
cause ofA. this
subject with missionary topic.
despairingly
as
the
last opportunity
he elephants,"
which
had revolutionised
glories
would
have,
and
expatiated
on
the
Sec., having got second wind,
S. Wales
coalfield. Finallylifesaidof avillage
good nowAfrican
of P.M'ism, with which he. was well inword
ahead again, presenting ',alma
for army work and George Stand- sheet,Wel1t
content.our sturdy friend Oliver Cromwell
on which ex-V.-P. Gerrard offered a
few
financial remarks. Desiderated con(anti-become-pro), who to delight
Harvey
tribution of 10s. per member. Spoke
of Conference recounted his generous
modestly of himself as not a plutocrat, but
eleventh-hour
convers ion. Told of railwayone
who lived
from hand
to mouth. So
confab. with three Wesleyan laytrain
proceeded
to unfold
his designs
on Ilse
him to suppor t laity
men,
who entreatedagainst
income tax, but got a little bit out of his
of
Wesleyaniem
clerical
party.
reek°
g. Chancellor Fletcher, however,
Chas. Parker (anti), of York and Scarput hiss right. A promise of seven years,
W00% cheerfully
declared
himselfPleadas on
annual subscription would be secure from
minority
side, according
to wont.
inroads by the Lax-collector. "'I'. L." recried " We're
a combinacommended
ing
this to V.-P. as " a mine of
wealth." -Comic.
tion;forWevillages,
must
help
one
another
"—in
kterryweatiser (grateful
which declaration delegates seemed to
name under these 'Manchester skies) suggested tneeting of sneer-taxpayers. John
of
unionist
heresy
1
scent
something
"(pro) proclaimed
the
William Younger
flowness
would
press
call
you, men. Williammissi.ary
advanGray
tages and urgency of union, and
Glover, late onof
Nigeria,
urged need of medical
Tom
(anti) explained himself as a
missionary
Hoe
there. African Sec. rejoiced that plenty
unionist
who
could
not
swallow
ofreminded
men were
available from Hartley, but
scheme; he was afraid of a merely
us that of doctors and women
nominal union.
leachers
great
sacrifice was demanded for
Al this point delegates began to chant
this
work.
" Vote!
Vote!"
andtoJ.President:
C. Sutcliffe
rose
Vice-Presdt.
now0111V
claimed a word, re.
and
made
appeal
"
Let
us
marking that he had
spoken in Confor the
limo
have those whoallare
ference once—gave lo order. Referred Its
need
no more
theagainst,
othersBro.
that remains;So we
to testimony of Pliny that Christians sang
had
Winwood
convincing."
The
Vice-Editor
intere4ted
in
by
and Paid Le,
heat
(West Midland), whose opposition was to Thos. Jackson on Penny-a-Liners. 10
"T L.'s " proposition, andharked
announced
thP barrier setwho
up 'between
laity and
himself ready to fall in.
Renewed his
Committee
ministry,
thought
year's appeal for selPtlenial week.
had failedand
to produce
a democratic should paleisoodekdiolhat Home Nfissions last
Sec. got off some more resoluscheme; spokesman
and Frankthis
Hayden,
only
Missionary
11anInCello
narli'lemteZtofr African
tions, emphasising Ines. L
biggest
ministerial
year for
" the loge.
followed,
pulling feather
in°rRobinson's
bonnet
Uncle Palmer
fathers a bit of
opportunity in Christi. history. Ben
one sense,
at least,
other
side," thoughin
Skipper
W. M. A., offer,
seconding
Legislation.
Barber
said enthusiasm and visionof
a substantial
one. Played effectively on challenge
and
hinting
that
exAfrican Sec. illumined these resolutions.
that
unlucky
"
come
to
us
"
phrase,
V.-P. Gerrard has valuable advice on tap
Monday Afternoon.—Only one thing this passionately declared himself a Protestant, for missionary enthusiasts about saving J. If. H. said, " Don't mention it; I'm just
doing my best at my job." Week ol
afternoon—Methodist
Union. There is a
right of private judgment, and
Lax.
Prayer appointed. Ex-V.-IL. Gerrard wanted
full floor and full gallery and consider- claiming
inveighed against the " old men's income
Philip Gibbon examined the accounts
able curiosity as to the strength of the Committee " which had deliberated the and commended details of economy in ex- it synchronised with self-denial week, but
this not adjudged practicable, though
"other side " this year. A deeper feel- scheme.
penditure. James Black patted Home Sec.
President
reminded us of N.T. associatio n
a certain sense of weariness
too;debates,
ing,
back for adopting " firstly, secondly,
called upon, said that on
Dr. Peake
being
or prayer and fasting.
get theof whole
these
and
of
desire
to
and thirdly principle," and testified of
case
boiled
down
to
so
liRle
that
Report of W.M.F. fittingly in hands of
matter settled one way or another. he waived right of reply. Vets taken on strenuous doings at Cannock. Stout John Mrs.
Jacob Said
Richardson.
Spoke tip well for
Union
S.. he
Horton.
led off, forscanned
the eighth
Hodges wanted to know whether Mission_7.last
Minority
numbered
27, which
they were pleased when
Lime, as
the No.
Committee could not 'be content wills her sex.
year—just
an effective
hint tois ary
don Wesleyan
de
situation
andreminded
touchedus,ongot
oneoneorback
two
twice a year instead of four They found they had representation to
our
friends who are inclined
to meeting
criticalpoints.
Incidently
Model
Limes, to save expense, leaving the rest Conference, and felt like Oliver Twist.
dolly.
To
Nos.
2
and
3,
approving
very neatly and delicatelyto on
H. II. Didcock
urged '' If We women cannot preach," she reT. S. separate
to executive.
draft of Enabling Bill,
us "John
slip. Deed andmoved
Hornahrook
his coming
Missionary marked sententiously, "our preaching
Home
Foreign liked
to submit
Male
" Show us for
where
you stand," he Caukwell
Home has to be done in other ways."
and J.and
C. Sutcliffe
meetings,
taller to Synods,amendment
but this
Wee
over.
apostrophised ourgoing
Wesleyan
friends,
Sec.'s policy, bul thought it would stand delegates audibly concurred. Stout
"
Get
on
with
negatived.
whelmingly
to do."
" and what you are
Al this point Hodges gave W.NI.A. his blessing, and
still further application.
Hobert Willey, of D. and S., spun a tale of
to the
prepared
resolutions,
Then
we
got
Hunible
Charles,
late
Chief
Scribe,
interwee stni'onhours
and adventure with
indicated
in which
President
having
poses to announce luncheon tickets all theintercom
(he part of NV.N1.A. memthey would
be taken
andorder
earmarked
sold, but special squeeze arranged for 48 abers
of his household. 'Ibis interesting
No.
7 for'carried
decisive
vote.
No.
1 was
extra.
dismission punctuated
lop significant
formally
for
a
start.
Then
Dr.
African
Sec.now
Look
solo
part,
rising
Thunder of applause from hall above.
Peake spoke on Nos. 4-6, dealing with the
to introduce
what appeared
to two
be More
resolutions, including appreciation
amended
clauses,
outlining
their
signiNlissionary
choir;
al
least,
promising
of work or MS.
I
BMW, and a pledge to
ficance lucidly and forcefully, and stressfill. of choir seals were occupied by those adopt Vice-Presdl's self-denial week. Then
ing the cardinal points of continuity in
an furlough from, and designated for,
the Church and the priesthood of all
Field. These
Foreign
as J.in II.turn
H. rose
calledand
the
believers. • T. B. Caukwell
rose
up.
to
made
graceful bow
tions. Did not want
roll.
Previously,
however,
he had made
combat
these
resolu
in.
sympathetic
reference
Is Mrs. Benham,
Wesley's
name
or
sermons
'brought
and to Mr. and Mrs. Ladlay, on honeyWondered whether members of Union
moon, who " turned
maybe needed
prayers."
Committee had read the, "Forty-four."
"The use
President
himselfour
about
.d
Had
himself read
one onit could
addressed the missionary
choir,
after
of Money,"
and the
wished
be
Hannay and Dr. Gerrard
incorporated in the(B.ActandofH.)Parliament.
which
Mrs.
briefly and
got
up
on
replied
Lo
the
welcome,
J.platform,
B. Weatherburn
associating with themselves
hut finding this W09 not.t,
feelingly,
those on the Field, and Conference
,psycholog
ical moment, gratefully subsided
fire, and Dr. Peake
adjourned for Missionary Sermon.
withouttoopening
replied
T. B. C., saying that the Wesley
We
were
informedwould
yesterday
that
ago.
business
had followed,
been settled
long
be in lower
sessionadjourning
this morning
Series of votes
tellersvoles.
in allotted
above
for
sermon,
but
hall,
On
sections
assiduously
we actually
assembled
usual place
Nos.
4 and
5 minoritycounting
numbered 9; on
saN
on. There
was theinwonted
buzzand
as
No. 6 it dropped Lo 3.
passed from business to worship, and
We
for some- lime previously beeline woos
launched
the 'crucial
entrance of
digiCUli
ill
session
owing
to
No.Dr.7.Peake
Took now
as his
text, " Now
is the
visitors and popping of tip-up seats. Dr.
time,"
andvole,
tackled
knotty
Norwood
us a Oneonediscourse,
though
ofaccepted
Wesleyan
Synod
pulling
bestpoint
conin strict sense.
it wasn't agave
missionary
on it,to and
that though
But some so far forgot themselves as to
itstruction
may seem
augurpleading
a
cold
welcome,
we
applaud at close of sermon. !duels better
Must
not
through
obsession
by
that
if We could have missionary sermon in
chilly
minority let the warmer Majority L. ity/....aan.,, '/i%.,, .....""17#1""‘"'"". some
suitable neighbouring church.
"
it`;-:::LT:lofb;.!!` 11down.
Al same time pressed urgent need
Medical Missions.
for decision.
(Arthur Hoyle, of "MethoTuesday Afternoon.—ThiS afternoon we
dist Recorder," in penitential attitude,
do meet in lower hall, Women's Meeting V.-P., arting on latest information, apJoking all this in below platform.) And it " was the note of the day. Against taking place overhead.
Home Sec. re- nounced a " killing frost " on the incomeNo. 23,there
were 86 and(
votes9 cast,
against sumed his innings, replying to debate tax-subscri ption idea. Chancellor Fletcher,
now
procession
of debaters.
and Nos.
were 9declared
V.-P.the
Gerrard
(pro) confessed
muchEx-in No.
iy res
Joseph however, challenged the obituary, and
and moving sumolutions.
carried without a counL Aldoin French
P.M.
constitution
that
he
had
not
agreed
Lord of the Letter Writers, Almost-Rev. J. L. seemed
to be indicated
with for 20 years. This was our chance. was with us, of course, and he slotted Wettings,
stirred up a few of his recalcitrant slaves. as deft between Ilse two. Suggested that
.1. B. Weatherburn (anti) madg his second forward and once more gave, us his Then African Sec. took up the tale. the three experts, Fletcher, Gerrard and
blessing, and the session broke up for Warned us to expect further extensions; Lonplaff, put their heads together Wei
ascent
of
Olympus
and
tickled
Conference
•
to good
in breezy speech. Still
grateful for splendid response of Church 'get to the rights of the matter, Conference
hopes to humour
be V.. P. 20
yearstoheti,.
RecomTuesday Morning —Chief Scribe again diming year—some gifts had the Mood- being too interested to acquiesce in "the
body upstairs." Legislation to increase
mended
more attention
Genesis
and denied
on them. Announced new educa- representation
joy of reciting his Journal. Home mark
less etc Exodits
is Missionary Committee
in
our
Church
history.
tional policy,
co-operation
with helpers.
Colonial opposed by Economist
Sec.
given
the
Minor
speech
(with
addiSutcliffe, but
Knew he would be one of a Wee sine' tions to date), which he denied himself Office.
Gaveinthanks
to various
hie vainly.
minority—at
which
Conference
cheered.
bare for o breather while H
Paused
last
year.
Outlined
his
policy—withEx-Presdt. Lockhart (pro) reminded us of drawals, amalgamations, extensions, Cherie, held forth on Public Question- Nomination9 tor Missionary Committee
appeared
with resultL.ofWhittaker
Orphanage
Treasurertheballot—A.
Halifax
victor. He made dueof
acknowledgment, and Gen. Sec. sketched
order of procedure for this aftentoon's
Union Debate.
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JaNE 24, 1926
THE METHODIST LEADER.
37t
,
dignitary
that a brother
wwigff ested
Conference
" would like big 0.B.E."
tickled by sitting down together M supernumeracy brethren Brass and Tack.
Justa small item M overlooked business
fitted in, then Conferehre relaxed into
SCENES IN CHURCH HISTORY.
President, expressing surprise at revelslion of scholar'S sure touch with bnsiness
'
Thanks to Y.-P., who said he had enjoyed
himself in all things but Use inimical
weather. Also to Chie f Scribe-" only one
John Holland," said ProideM. Then to
Man A. Helm, who, said President, was
never like the little girl who lost her
" where-I-was. , Heartily supported by
J. D. Wanless, James Sadler who had
got nothing he wanted out. of Gen. So.,
but enjoyed his failure--pro. ion.), A.-B.
Hillis and ex-Helmsman. Thanks also to
other officers, "serving behind," hosts
and hostesses, Arrangements Committee,
and Press. William Barker said they were
glad to se us come, and would be glad
to see useaway. railhful sheep counted
all, at 12.45
at signing M Journal-62
pyer by Viceby the clock. Doxology, ire
President, and presidential benediction
brought " Manchester, 1926," to its dose.
The
platform of the
Albert Hall,
Manchester, looked
qui te -diff erent at the
.
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Young ?envie s Demonreraldon,
on Satmday
ei
thr000n, Irmo tht
„note. et the ,.
ferthee „emir... A large canvas formed the
background and represented the historic Mew
Cop, where the memorable Ca, meeting
was held at the beginning of our denomina•
boost existence. The painting of the scene
had been admirably executed under the
direction of Mr. S. Newton, of Withy Grove.
ll praise is due to Rev. R. Ferguson,
No. sma
hod ,,,,,,, written tot ,erreoged the
w
who
Pageant.
:te .Thesileawrglash
udeize,
its is
.."
.
of. a vary excellent productiOn'.'Evidence of
eel, iththing „.. .1,felt 0 the ch,ng
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The Old Man of Mow,"
—
,,
young People's Demonstration.
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sacrifice, and nnconquerable "faith of those
Limes. Other epochs of our history that were
depicted included the founding of Hanley
College, the commencement of our Foreign
Missionary work, our Orphanage and Sunday
Seim. activities, and the final scene rapes rented Manchester Primitive Methodism.
It is doubtful if any Conferrece has had
the privilege and delight of witnessing a
better dernootration given by young people
than this. The pageant was nre only
pleasing ; it was certainly educative, and the
romance of our history was vividly portrayedeeZeh
nelLeas ,7 heldll mom ree,um
L..
.. P ..s.i s:
,1..1-d, ..d the entered '.1.
the ir w
partsY withereandon. Not the least of
the excellences was the fittingness of the
costumes, in fact the character of Wm. Cloves
was a perfect makeup, and all the others were
good. Old-time hymns were sung and a fine
atmosphere pervaded the gathering. Mies
D. Withington, M.Sc., was at the piano and
executed her lack with marked ability.
,, ,
The wh.ie r
d—on.wor.3,41z hig-e..
re' toPer
formers,enand"de
Rev.°i.e.'s."'
R. Ferguson are
be
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highly commended for them effective work.
It is'hoped the work will be published in a
permanent form, for, it is worthy of much
,_,,_,.
recognition.
w!..' r.''
w. performed by Revs. J. B. Hardy, M.A.
(brother in-law of the bridegroom), and
J. T. Gallon. The bridesmaids were Misses
E. Earl, Joan Hardy, and Edna Davison, and
the best man Mr. S. Thompson. The bride's
dress was of white georgette over white satin
and silver lace. After the ceremony a
reception was held in the schoolroom by the
bride's parents, over 100 guests being present.
The honeymoon is being spent at Keswick.
'
Women
men's
s
Missionary
Federation.
Coalville.-Meeting held at Mark field.
Tea was provided by the Markfield friends.
The meeting which followed was presided
r'ver i-'1' Mr.- Wheatley , supported by liev• E.
W. Pape.
A splendid. address was given by
Miss Hopkinson , pre sident of the Notting
ham District W.M.F. Mrs. Jennings read
the
. el
The proceeds
_ rni.•
s:::'
or3; 1
I
.„1-:er.
mi.ion.r,
Food.from tea,
..r
....)
mull.-The auxiliary has recently held srecessful gatherings. The May meeting was
held at Cottinglmn, president, Miss Hall.
gave an
.Rev.• . P• .Eight',
• • • (Congregational)
.
illuminating address. Miss hie.
Field lead
read the
missionary letter and Miss C. Clark servertas
soloist. Tea was provided by the ladies. llio
June meeting was held at Fountain-road
Church.
Mrs. A. Southwell presided, re
companied by Mrs. Judson. An able address
was given hy Rev. C. Jennings. The missi..., letter wee cad hi' Mr.- C..1".d.
Splendid service was rendered by Miss M.
Scott as soloist and Miss Barmby as arc,cellist. Tea was provided by OW ladies of
the church.
Marthara-The meeting of the Federal ion
was held
pees.
,ie, at Thorne on Wednesday. Mrs. Pegg
In
Mrs. E. Balls gave a reading. and
way the one hundred and twenty scholars of
Manchester red District Sunday Schools performed their pares.
Rev. R. Ferguson preAded and the prof
ceediugs began' with the hearty singing of
the hymn " The King of Love my Shepher d
is," afrer which a choir of sixty voic
from Upper Mom Lane Sunday School, under
the conductorship of Mrs. D. Banks, resod.
fully sang the chorus "Now with hearts full
MARRIAGES.
of Joy." A Maypole scene introduced the . A
BAZAAR. '
G wedding was solemnised at
Old Man of Mow, a role that Miss M.
A successful floral sale of work was held Burnley filled with great distinction. One of W. tr_oPrtVeYd Ida '
the 9th cost. when
.
Hassle, Hull, opened on Lhe first day the hymns of early Methodism " Come and Mr.. T. i W. Pears",eTheY Wood, Thurrey, an
Niss E. M. Wood, Beech Dank, CurthWaite,
Taste
along
with
Me
glory,
glory,"
was
sung
by Mr. Edwin Robson, of Sutton, Mrs.
. e married. The officiating minister was
anrers
who
were
in
charge
,,,. o., ,„
„
*
,„,
t
r. M. Cochrane (Bessie Congregational) ofY tite%
Rev. .H.
teachele
r,dsod a
a uitable per
...y.
u.• ... `..., '
rem" ...mei."'"
The Sunday-school children
presiding.
to fit that character than
Elsie Shaw Aspatria. The bride wore a dress of
i
ea
silver
(trained by Mrs. H. F. Parker and Miss would be difficult to find. The Old Man of
s
Burman) provided the re-opening care- Mow was on, who had seen the actual be
I sheaf of roses. The bridesmaids E. S. France read the missionary letter. Tea
M 1 dism and now was b...lif .
d
by the Thorne friends. Cotninny on the second day vvith "The Rose
ware Miss Lilian Wood, sister of the bride„ef,V:Mli
tission Fe,
Queen." Mrs. HaLlersley, of Brough (an i!, , „ea:
Pears, sister of the bride- -74thioetsoos.- ,eel.; soeeessre, meeting
scenes of ou r history. 1, ,,,L and Miss Mar
Ad scholar), presided. IL was hoped that visible that the audience was deeply moved groom . Their dresses we re
7V,,fri,.e.eiei was held at Netheyfield. presided over by
Lhe sale would realise £110, but the final b the represeMaLion of the 'First Camp . 'ff.
,ot tt
we°
, a tgeOld signet ring /Id the latter a g'C'ild ;Mtem Whitehead. Mi.. G.,iPii'; Wiles gaes=
During the
total amounted to £151.
...1
4iiienireh..
, frameeel
s ioniiir .eSet",Tere. Teo
an old
class
m ,,,„," Werda--o-i,,x1 slave bangle, each carried a sheaf of roses. .- ."--res"mg iriSsosrir
Poowning interesting Preseni-.U.w. were
to
oreth;.%ert,, tst.eeehet:;0, The bride was given away by her father, and
m g we.; I'
an
seas
e nserveci enY the Netherlield ladies. Prom
made.
ade. Mrs.
Mrs. Ireland was the recipient our Church.
7s. 5,
Church . The fine of advance of the Mr. E. Lightfoot, Carlisle, acted as best man.
trom the Ladies' Sewing ParlY of a fans
peo.
otsee. The meeting
RE. me,m,.
was illustrated by the lighting of A reception was held at the home of the
held
!Bopping basket in recognition of her candles held by scholars representing different 1-...le s P
parents. street, on Wednesday. was presided over by
le services. Mrs. Fawcett. made the areas, while the early persecutions and
There was a good company of friends and Mrs. Wearrnouth.
A helpful address was
On behalf M the Men's privations of our Church were graphically relatives present in the Glebe Church, South
presentation.
given by 31r. S. Quick (UM.).
misBible Class Mr. R. Petty (who, though described by characters representing the Shields, on Wednesday, June 16th, to witness sireary leper was read by Miss A.The
Bailey,
for
blind, is an untiring worker
the pioneers.
the wedding of Mr. A. J. Earl, A.L.A.A., while F1 duet was well rendered by the Misses
SOME of the ways by which chapels mere A.C.I.S., and Miss Lillie Davison, both e. Richards an d A. M. Osborne.
.hutch) presented to Mr. Ireland a framed
.,.. CO.
group photograph of the members M the built in the early days were shown in connected with families who have had long Barron, B.Sc., accompanied. Collection for
interesting scenes, which revealed the toil, associations with the Church. The ceremony the African Fund.
Jess of which he is teacher,
tr:fttwel:tont7lo w
.r'nxtecdltr:t1
e1Y.,%--01-■:„. ,,'.•„. the ee,
th p rl
'eTirried
.solo wa'= '''''''..,' h,Ilis Me...'' '''''
MAY MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY.
HOLBORN HALL, GRAY'S INN ROAD.
Saturday, July 3rd, 1926, at 5-30.
GREAT YOUNG PEOPLE'S MISSIONARY RALLY.
Councillor HODGKINSON (Derby).
- Chairman
Speaker: Rev. W. H. COLLINS (Fernando Poo). The Rev. J. H. HIRST & W. J. WARD will ale,, take part.
Missionary Demonstration, entitled "The Island Heritage," will be given by the Young People from Kingston-on-Tharnes.
CITY TEMPLE, HOLBORN VIADUCT, E.C. 1.
Tuesday, July 6th, 1926.
10 a.m.—Publie Prayer Meeting, led by Rev.
J. HOLLAND.
10.30-MORNING MEETING.
Chairman: THOMAS OUTER, Esq.(Harringay).
1.0-Public Luncheon in the Lecture Hali.
2.30-AFTERNOON MEETING.
President : Mrs. JAMES. PRICE (Forest H ill).
Vice-President: Mrs. T. B. HEWA RD (Mallock).
6.0-Song Service.
London P.M. Council
Musical Union. .
0.30-THE GREAT EVENING MEETING.
Chairman : S. A. BUTT, Esq. (Kingston-onThames).
SPEAKERS:
SPEAKERS:
Rev. H. S. GERRARD, M.B„ Ch.B. (Kasenga).
Mrs. H. S. GERRARD (Kasenga).
Rev. P. BAILEY (Nigeria).
Mrs. J. JOHNSON will give the Annual Re P.11.
Soloist: Madame WINNIE VIPOND.
Rev. J. H. HIRST will gide the Annual Report.
4.30-Public Tea in the Lecture Hall.
Rev. M. E. AUBREY, M.A. (Secretary of the
Baptist Union).
T. D. FENBY, Esq., M.P. (Bridlington).
Rev. W. T. GROVES (Nigeria).
Rev. W\).. WARD will give the Report.
Singing led by P.M. Council Musical Union.
SPEAKERS:
Rev. GEORGE McNEAL, M.A.
Rev. S. PALMER (S.S. Secretary).
The Luncheon and Tea are given by the Christian Endeavourers-(Rev. T. Bullock, General Secretary).
Tickets for Luncheon and Tea 3/. ; Luncheon only 2/. ; Tea only 1/..
Collections for Missionary Funds. DONATIONS may be sent to the Rev. J. H. HIRST or Rev. W. J. WARD, Holborn Hall, Gray's Inn
Road, London, W.C.r.
372
THE METHODIST LEADER.
JUNE 24, 1928
CONFERENCE DAY BY DAY.
NOW READY
THE HARTLEY LECTURE
FOR
1926
0662001000124000000420100
"THE GOLDEN STOOL"
BY
Edwin W. Smith, F.R.A.I.
PUBLISHED AT 5/- NET.
Offeied at 316
Postage 6d. extra.
Order from your. Minister
HOLBORN PUBLISHING HOUSE (W. R. Wilkinson),
Holborn Hall, Clerkenwell Road, London, E.C. I.
Primitive Methodist Church
THE CHILDREN'S HOME
and ORPHANAGE
Alresford, Hants.
The 37th
ANNIVERSARYand FESTIVAL
(POSTPONED FROM MAY 12th)
will be held on
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7th, 1926.
12.0 & 1.0. LUNCHEON
in the Tent.
2.15.—March Past of the Children.
2.30.—GREAT PUBLIC MEETING in the Tent.
Chairman.—J. WALKER, Esq., of London.
Speakers :—REV. J. T. BARKBY, of
(General Treasurer), REV. H
, SIR THOMAS ROBINSON K.B.E., J.P.
ROSS (General Secretary).
MUSIC AND DISPLAYS BY THE CHILDREN.
TICKETS: Luncheon and Tea, 2/S ; Tea only 1/-. May
be had from the Secretary or at the Home. Pimple provision is being made.
TRAVELLING: Motor Charaban. leave Forest Hill Central Church, at 8.55 a.m.;
House of Commons; near the Abbey, 8.45 a.m. For seats apply Mr. A. W. Brasier,
12o, SMnstead Road, 'Forest Hill, S.E. 23, or Rev. H. Ross. Return Fare,
including Luncheon and Tea, 13/0. Fare only, s5/6. Reading: Apply Mr. T.
Waite, 44, Highmoor Road, Caversham, Reading, or Mr. F. Wise, 30, Cumberland
Road, Reading. Southampton : Apply Mr. C. W. Bosworth, "Homeland,"
Bitterne Grove, Southampton.
TEA at 4 and 6 o'clock.
Donation. gratefully reeeived.byr-
Treasurer — Sir THOMAS ROBINSON, I( .B.E., J.P., Grimsby.
Secretary—Rev. H. ROSS, 1, Albert Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire.
MONDAY, Jest Arm
Sir Thomas Robinson has just thrown
Manchester is capricious. Ori the whole, out a challenge offer. He is prepared to
however, her capriciousness has been give £100 if £/,000 can be raised in the
tenmeted by a kindly consideration. She Conference as an extra gift to the Misgave at dry weather in the min for the sionary Fund. This was done last year,
garden party on Saturday. Sunday was and it should nol be beyond this Con.
wholly propitious, to that the Procession ference to do as well.
of Witness and the Camp Meeting were
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held as arranged. This morning she
We miss something of intimacy in
greets US with a clammy embrace, but great. building like the Albert. Hall. We
there is a shy promise in it of a brighter miss it most al a time such as this when
afternoon. We begin our day's work, we are discussing the work of God—WO
after devotions, by thanking Rev. .1. feel the lack of atmosphere which we can
Rutherford and Mr. J. Sadler for their create in one of our own churches, and so
words on Saturday at the Memorial Ser- there is little of kindling. Much of value
vice, Lhe Principal and Matron of the is being said. We are urged to give more
College for their hospitality, and our Con- attention to the educated young men and
nexional lawyers for their diligent over- women of our Church, to the revival of
a
sight of our affairs.
finer and more enriching fellowship than,.
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we have hitherto. known, to a fuller
I want to note a new -feature of the understanding of the mystical in our
Memorial Service Lo deceased ministers. religion, and M an increasing attention to
A place was found for a word to be said open-air as well as personal evangelism.
for the deceased local preachers, and this The claim of the Mile church has been
was uttered by Mr. James Sadler, himself eloquently pleaded by several speakers,
a local preacher of wide reputation. I am and the final note, stressed by Mr.
glad this was done, and I hope it will be Younger, that what tot need most is a
continued in future years.
personal consecration was fell to be the
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right word. IL has been a stimulating
A resolution on" the housing problem hour.
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has been moved in a short but effective
speech by Mrs. Gunn, seconded by Mr.
We have elected Mr. A. L. Whittaker
G. J. Youngs, and spoken to by such to succeed Sir Thomas Robinson as
experts as Mr. Sadler, Mr. Chippindale Orphanage treasurer. Mr. Whittaker has
and Mr. Sivil. There was some difference a fine record as a life-long Primitive
of opinion about the wages of agricultural Methodist, as o devoted servant of the
labourers, but none about the necessity Orphanage, and his election is a most
for providing more houses of the type the popular one.
artisan needs,'and in which he can afford
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We are reminded that more
to live.
We never meet in Conference to (Romss
houses are being built now than al any the work of our Young People's depart,
lime in our history, and that successive meals without feeling cramped for time.
Governments have done their best to meet We are cramped for room this me
g
the need. Rev. J. 0. Story wanted the as we are meeting in the Lecture Hall.
resolution to be amended to that the That, however, does not cramp our
question of an economic rent could be terest, and we follow the secretaries inas
dealt with, but the resolution was agreed each in turn makes his report, with an
to as presented:
ear for detail and an eye for a debateable
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point. There is much for both, as with
Our orphanages • have always been characteristic , speech and gesture first
popular institutions, and Mr. Ross has Samuel Palmer, then Thomas Bullock,
prese.ed a report which, considering all and finally Sam Rowley open their hearts
We are a little dethings, must be regarded as eminently about their work.
satisfactory. He would like more money pressed about Lhe state of our schools, a
to come in—what secretary wouldn't? little encouraged about the condition of
Ile commended the example of the Endeavour, and nil a little intoxicated by
Bradford and Halifax ladies, whom he the exuberance of the temperance secrewould have liked to " hold up," and tary. • There is little that is new in the
exhorted others to do as they did. Sir debate, but much that is interesting., and
Thomas Robinson answered the call Lo although we could have done with a by
speak, and in a few words tried, as he instead of two hours, the time has been
He well spent.
said, to clothe Mr. Ross's skeleton.
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spoke of improvements at the Homes, and
emphasised what the Secretary had said
We have just honoured .our dead. This
about the fine work that they were doing. service has usually been held on 0 Satur• •
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day afternoon, much to its loss, but a wise
year
Everybody who knows anything about
Teii!tinii
results. )a
Manchester Primitive Methodism knew i =r7tr
Mrs. Genney. She was a mother of our Conference hands are saying that it has
been
the
most
completely satisfying
Church, and the influence of her gracious
memorial
service
they
have
ever attended,
life is to abide. Rev. S. Parlow has just
informed us that Higher Ardwick Church and I endorse their opinion. The Prehas received from Mrs. Genney's estate a sident conducted, and a bea.iful tenderness
pervaded
everything
he said. The
legacy of £500, the interest of which is to
be employed for the poor children and hymns were appropriate, and were sung
In addition, a with a deep sense of their significance.
women of the district.
cheque for £100 has been handed over by The prayer, offered by Rev. J. II. Saxton,
Mr. l'arlow for the Orphanages, which led us into the heart of God, and invested
Sir Thomas accepted with gratitude. Mrs. our belief in immortality with new and
Genney will thus he remembered in a way richer meaning. The address of Rev. J.
which most suits the tender and gentle Rutherford was a masterpiece of characterisation, and filled us with a profound
quality of her life.
gratitude for the men he so faithfully
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described. It has been an hour crowded
There hes been contention for years that with memories. packed with emotion, and
the scope of Orphanage work should be exultant with hope.
extended. Many committees have met
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and debated how best this could be done,
Our General Secretary has a great gift
and legislation Las been prepared._ This
hat just been submitted, and, after a little of silence. He is as sparing of speech as
confusion which the General Secretary a miser of spending. But what he lacks
cleared away, has been passed on to the in volubility he makes up for in getting
Synods of next year as provisional legis- things done. He achieves this by prelation. Sir Thomas Robinson expressed senting his case as clearly as lie can in the
his opinion that the legislation was un- fewest possible words, and by leaving it
wise, an opinion he has consistently held. to the good judgment of the Conference
The Synods will reveal what the Church to endorse his findings, which it usually
does. He has pill it over us like that
thinks.
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since dinner lo-clay. Of course, with a
Manchester has suggested (het when we garden party al the College in prospect we
refer to the femele members of our were not in a mood to he obstructionists.
Orphanage Committees in the Year Book Besides who were we to haggle at financial
they shall be referred to as " women " and statistics when the experts had declared
not "ladies." But we are not having it. them lo be O.K.? So in our amateurish
I can't for the life of me understand why, Way we nodded assent to innumerable.,
but there it is. I should not have reports—or to they seemed—and, in spite
thought there would have been a of Maud Boyden, trusted the experts. In
moment's hesitation about it—especially Ws spirit of a sublime faith, at (ho
in -a Church like ours. I was wrong. earliest possible moment we folded up
And, curiously enough, as- far as I could our balance sheets, swept our minds
judge the voting, the laymen voted almost clean of reports, and boarded our chariot
Wall, well!
for " Hartley."
solidly for "
JURE
24, 1926
TUESDAY, JUNE 15rn.
Dull, grey and threatening without, but
warm and glowing within as we listen to
the mighty words of the prophet, read by
Mr. Hemp, and soar on the wings of Mr.
Blayney's prayer. We dispense with the
reacting of the Journal, and instruct 'Mr.
Armitage to prepare a resolution expressing what is in his mind about the conversation on the work of God. We are
now ready for missionary business, and to
lend a picturesque background the missionaries present lake their seats on the
platform. ,
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The Home Missionary Secretary has just
made out.. excellent case for a greater
consideration-of Home Mission policy and
work. He has pointed out that nothing
aids foreign work like a strong homebase. He hes described his policy, and
found the Conference in agreement with
his assertion that the clay of the -small
circuit has gone. He touched upon the
Spiritual Advance Campaign, and dealt atsome length with the crying demand of
the new areas, pointing out what we have
done in such places as South Wales,
Letchworth and Eastbourne. Mr. Ward
has convinced the Conference that he
knows his job, that he slicks to his job,
and that he has the fullest confidence in,
his staff. lie is justifying the policy of
separating the two sections of the work,
and he has already proved his own ability
lo grapple with the problems of his own
departmeM. He must have felt this
morning that he had earned the full confidence of the Church.
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it would be difficult to imagine a more
genial or a more popular treasurer of any
fund than we have in Mr. Richard
Fletcher. Ile is cheering the Conference
now by speaking in glowang terms of our
growing MCDMC, by describing our lace
Secretaries as the very best men we could
hope for for their work, and encouraging
men to save income tax and super lax by
contributing to the special fund.
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The debate has been somewhat into,
Laced with by the sense of shortness of
Lime and the commotion caused by the
gathering of a great crowd to hear Dr.
Norwood preach the sermon. IL followed
the usual lines. Mr. Gibbon called attenli011 to details in the balance-sheet. Mr.
Hodges wondered whdther it would not
be worth while Lo save money by holding
two instead of four general committees
in a year. Others suggested re-arrangement ju the matter of taking collections,
a greater carefulness in the spending
departments, and an overhauling of the
method of allocating the income to the
two funds. The Home Secretary, in view
of the welcome Io he given to the missionaries, reserved his reply until this
after...
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A great audience has gathered to hear
Dr. Norwood, and before a deeply interested company the missionaries in
attendance are 'welcomed. Mr. Hirst is
always in happy mood on such IM
occasion, and breezily introduces the
honoured and beloved workers on our
foreign field. Airs. Hannay and Dr. Gerrard replied, and we prepared ourselves
for the great message which WC believed
Dr. Norwood to have for us.
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On our assembling after lunch Mr.
Ward dealt with lice IMMIS raised in the
morning's discussion, and We found. as is
usual. that a calisfactory answer was
forthcoming on every point. A couple of
resolutions relating to policy and work
were passed, and Mr. Hirst took the stand
lo. expound the affairs of his office. and
effaced a resolution on the balance-sheet.
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Ala Hirst Lola us that the very success
of our work necessitated an average income of len shillings per member. The
progress already achieved must be maintained and improved. upon. Some circuits did very well: others needed speeding up. He regarded the 18,000 increase
this year as wonderful, and was very
grateful for it, but going ahead meant
more than that. The Government, by
taking a hand in education, increases our
costs. He enumerated a number of in•
stinations and persons to whom our
thanks were due, and they were heartily
accorded.
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We have broken away from missionary
business LO consider a resolution on the
League of Nations proposed by Rev. C.
H
ble. We are not very responsive.
Indeed, taken as a whole. this Conference
has been slow to lake lire at anything.
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
Of course it is after dinner, and we arc
in the Lecture Hall, which, when full, is
soon very stuffy. Mr. Humble makes a
good case, and points out what the
League has done in many countries and
on many fields. He urges that the
Churches shall be a little more 'enthusiastic in their advocacy and support
of so great a work. Mr. Hillis seconded,
and the resolution was carried.
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Back to missionary business with Mr.
Gerrard on his feet pleading for more
money. He is positive that we can do
better than we are doing. Ten shillings
per member would bring us in £100,000
a Near, and he thinks that should ,be
within our reach. He proceeds to in.
stance the wonderful workings of the
income Lax, but there is some difference
of opinion among those who presumably
pay super-tax as to how Itel, SIMUIll be
manoeuvred for the 'benefit of the
missionary fund. Ps such high finance
is beyond most. of Us, we are prepared to
lake on frost what has been said and to
leave it to those concerned to work it
out. Mr. Alerryweather suggested a meeting of tke P.M. plutocrats for this purpose.
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Rev. Wm. Glover has put in a strong
appeal for a fully-qualified medical man
in Nigeria, and Mr. Hirst has made the
reply that everything is determined by
Income. Mr. Bourne then look up the
point made by Mr. Gerrard, made a
promise on his own account, and pleaded
for a self-denial week, preferably in
Followed resolutions on
Passion Week.
details which were passed nem. colt.,
including a tender reference to the loss
of Robert Benham. The foreign secretary
declared that the Christian Church had
the biggest opportunity to-day since the
days of the Alaster. Mr. Barber paid a
well-deserved tribide to My. Ilirst in
regard to the nature of his resolutions,
describing him as a great dynamic
personality, whose influence pomades all
his propaganda.
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Airs. J. W. Richardson presented lice
women's report. IL is an excellent report,
look at it how you will, and is proof of
an organisation that is thoroughly alive.
Ten thousand pounds is a big SUM of
money to have raised, and indications
point to still greater increase. Mrs.
Richardson pleaded for a branch in every
circuit in order that Lhe Alaster's injunction might be the more fully carried
out. A very successful little speech.
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Brother Willey, of Ferryhill, is a breezy
brother, and wakes us up 'by describing
a domestic incident with his usual gusto,
rind we pass a resolution of thanks to
Airs. Brown for her most valuable services
to the Women's Federation, and wish Miss
Bowes great success as she Lakes up the
work . Airs. Brown Ices laid down.
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We have decided that Passion Week,
1927, shall be a week of self-denial for
missions, and we conclude our day's work
byZingoaveromca:at
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by
electing lice " four" to attend next year's
Conference.
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We begin the actual business of the day.
by expressing our abhorrence of the
Betting TAX. Rev. W. H. Campbell, who
introduced the question, acknowledged
the difference of opinion existing, even
amongst Methodists, hut thought that
there was no difference of opinion about
the immorality of gambling.. Ile pressed,
too, that the legislation was class le4islalion of the worst type, and that the evils
of gambling were so seri°us as to warrant
the most anxious consideration. It may
be that the Conference is jaded, for there
was no disposition to argue the point, and
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We have a new report to consider this
year—that of the London Forward Alovement. This is Ala Barkby's special care,
and he has taken it to this heart with his
usual enthusiasm.
He has tried to
impress upon us the size of that vast city,
and how pitifully weak our Church is to
grapple with its problems. _He did not
pretend that the work of the Forward
Movement would do very much, but it
would help to strengthen the weaker
churches, and to lift them out of their
loneliness. In addition, a fund of 125,000
is to be raised for the purpose of assisting
in the building of new churches: Toward
this amen,. more than £11,000 has been
promised, and Ala Ilarkby appealed to the
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
Conference to aid him in raising the restAn appeal Mr. Ward emphasised.
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NO man takes a greater pride in kis office
than our Connexional Treasurer, and few
men having served so long a term in the
regular ministry look so lit and alert at
the end of it He gave us his report. this
morning with all the vigour of a young
Mall. Precise, punctilious and paternal
is Mr. Martindale. lie gave us his statement, his advice and his blessing in a
model little speech.
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in active Wark, and who claims to be still
a young man seeing Visions, was given a
standing reception this morning.
He
deserved it. Rev. Thomas Jackson's record
in London is one that merits the warmest
recognil ion.
And see discovered this
morning that his work is not yet done.
As racily as ever he told us of what he was
doing for boys, the down-and-ohts, end
others. And, judging from Lhe strength
of his VOICC, the alertness of his mind and
the vigour of his body, be is good for many
years yet. We all hope he is. He is an
intensely
interesting
figure—a V real
"character "—and his annual appearance
ifs always a welcome and lively incident.
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We are sweeping up odds and ends.
The Sunday School Secretary makes a brief
appearance, says a word or two atmul
legislation, end disappears. The Temperance Secretary, quiet and subdued, performs a similar office for his department.
A slight breeze of discussion sweeps up
about a full-time Temperance Secretary,
but it is soon exhausted. The Synods are
to talk the question out again. Next the
General Secretary offers a resolution on
the state of our chapels, and Mr. Armitage
points out svhat a wonderful change has
come over the spirit of the scene since
first he became acquainted with our
Church. Then Dr. Peake reads letters of
greeting which are to be sent to the Wesleyan and United Methodist Conferences.
These minor matters are concluded by
resolving that the President, Dr. Peaks,
mid Mr. Victor Murray shall represent us
al Lausanne.
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Dr. Peake has just dealt with our reply
to the Lambeth Appeal. He spoke of the
Appeal as marking a most important.
turning point in modern Church history.
He paid a glowing tribute to the spirit
which animated the discussion, and removed an impression held by some that
negotiations had broken down. There
had never been negotiations, but only explorations. Our reaction to the result
should not be controversial, but a gracious
answer to the gracious Christian spirit of
the deliberations themselves. When Dr.
Peake bad finished reading his answer we
all felt it met the need, suited our mood,
and we passed it most heartily.
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does! There is a wearied murmur of
" Vole." So we vole. We are very nearly
in a stale of stupor.
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Rev. W. J. Peatfield is a clear, lucid
speaker, and introduces legislation from
the Tongan District which would give
choirs representation at the Leaders'
and Quarterly Meetings. Mr. Winless
points out that the time for such an innovation is inopportune, and that as the
constituency is such an uncertain one
from the standpoint of membership, he
opposes it, a line' followed by others,
unless it be stipulated that at least twelve
members of the choir are also members of
the Church. Mr. Younger stresses the
importance of choirs, and thinks that in
the event of Methodist Union not eventuating something should be done to
bring our choirs into line with other
orgenisations. The amendment relative
to the number of Church members in Lhe
choir being accepted, the vole is taken,
which orders that the legislation in its
amended form be sent back to the Synods.
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The legislation giving target- representation to big circuits, submitted by the
Nottingham District, Only needed to be
explained by Rev. T. Ladlay to be passed
immediately.
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The General Secretary has just informed
us that an ex-President of the Church,
Rev. Henry Yooll, has had a seizure. We
are all sorry to hear that, and agree Thal
a message of sympathy he sent. Following hard upon this the General Secretary
gets a number. of votes on reports and
audits, and then suggests a brief holiday,
an announcement which meets with install and emphatic approval. -After a
resolution, proposed by Mr. Ward, on missionary income we adjourn.
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TII1,118DAT,
Only the diehards are left for the last
struggle and the final .strife of this Conference. The air is cool and fresh, and
there is no sign of lassitude, so the
expectation is that we shall " pass out
in decency and in order." It is reported
that Councillor Coleman, Mayor of West
Hartlepool, has died. A letter of sympathy
is to be sent, and we have appointed Mr.
J. Waters, of Darlington, to take Mr.
Coleman's place on the Orphanage Committee. The " stationing of ministers"
now claims attention, and with his usual
carefulness the General Secretary is
exhorting the G.C.D's to send out correct
lists.
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JUNE
was plenty of .that, and keen, too, but
there. was neither the desire to overelaborate, nor the disposition to submit
to it. The note among the younger, Jinn
out
was efficiency. They were careful i'b
the business in their charge, not given
to. prolixity, and careful of the Lime
of the Conference. If we have discovered
we have n •been called to
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sutler
o nuPe
abrot
e Forwhich
e hich we give thanks.
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The temper and spirit of the Conference
have been excellent. There has been
friendliness front the beginning. The
platform has been quiet and restrained,
never obtruding, and keeping strictly to
the business in hand. We may have
missed a little of the sparkle of other
years, but even that has its compensations. The President and Vice-President
have discharged their duties with the
quiet efficiency which marks everything
they do. They havo.earned our thanks in
that they have indulged neither in homily
nor anecdote.
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Much may he said about the advantage
of holding Conference in one of our own
chapels in preference to a big halt. .11 is,
impossible to create the same intlanacy in
such a place as the Albert Hall as, for instance, we fell in "Jubilee," Scarborough;
last year. You cannot get near enough
to each other to become "familiar;" and
so many of the little asides and quips
which in a smaller room mean so much
to the " sparkle " of a Conference never
come to birth. My own preference every
time would be for us to meet in one of our
own church.. Other considerations, of
course, must be allowed to count, but for
such an intimate and sparkling elmosphere a church of our own is better every
time than any hall, however specious or
grand.
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have rarely, if ever, •known a General
Secretary have so little to say. That is
proof positive of the careful preparation
which has preceded the gathering of the
delegates. But that is Mr. Kelley's] way.
He believes in being ready, and this year
business has been of such an order that
most contingencies could be provided
against. So • easily has the machinery
moved that, again, it might not have
existed for the noise it mode. I cannot
imagine any greater pmise than is conveyed by that statement.
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We have come to the final moment. The
" platform " remains intact. The "Jour "
are all present. The " Deed Poll" has
suffered many casualties. The " Districts " show great gaps in their ranks.
This conference will be memorable for We are sufficient, however, for the timethe great crowds that have gathered for honoured formality, the Journal is signed,
the public services. It was feared that the Conference of 1926 is brought to an
owing to the limited train service
end, end swiftly, if not silently, we steal
attendances would he affected. Thal has away.
not been the case. Missionary Day was
wonderful. The Albert Hall can rarely
have seen three such gatherings on any
The Conference is thinning rapidly, but
one day. Great praise is due to the
the interest of those who rernnin is eel
organisers and stewards who have Leen
noticeably more lethargic than usual.
responsible for the management of these
Since resuming after lunch we have
The death took place on To.day of last
huge meetings. Their work was perweek, at Hattersbye, of Councillor It. Coletouched Calpec, Social Service Union, the
fectly planned and admirably carried out. man, J.P., Mayor of West Hartlepool.
resolution on the Coal Stoppage, and in•
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Pneumonia supervened on an attack of im
creased in prospect our contribution to
lthough it was hoped that Mr.
The same must be said about all the fluen., end's
the World Council on Faith and Order.
Messrs. Hillis, Storey and Clifford Taylor, arrangements made for the comfort of Coleman would be restored- to health, it was
not to be. He was sixty-two. He had repre•
merciful to our jaded minds, have spoken the delegates and Use carrying out of the
sented the North-eastern Ward on the County
briefly, but none the less effectively, and work of the Conference. We expected
Council for the last fifteen years. He was•a
now the Chancellor of the Chapel Aid, a efficiency at Manchester, and we have not native of Petrington, and crane to West
roan who more than most men has culti- been disappointed. Nothing W. left to Hartlepool as s boy. He has been in the
sated the art of brevity, is advising us of chance, and the machinery has worked service of the North-Easters Railway Comthe good work he has in hand. I am with the smoothness of expert building, pany, first as office boy, and latterly as
wondering what the unaccustomed minds good material, and thorough lubrication. district estate agent for the West Hartlepool
of the country delegates are making of it. The Manchester ministers and their co- area. The late Mr. - Coleman wss an active
They look interested, but I " hue ma workers on the committees are to be public servant; he was also a staunch Nonheartily congratulated on doing their conformist, asst deputy treammr and trustee
'loots.'
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At the last
of the Grange-reed Church.
work so well that nobody noticed it
IL has been suggested more than once There can be no greater success than District Synod meeting in W. Hartlepool
he occupied the position of vice•cheirman,
that by hiking proper thought gifts to WMand at one lime he was society steward of the
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4...be Church ran be made al the expense of
church. He was a Sunday-school teacher for
There has been nothing but praise for
the income les. This is Church versus
many years. At the time of his death the
State ss ilk a vengeance, but as it is re- the singing of the choirs. They had been Mayor was district treasurer of the Con.
garded as legitimate plundering, a com- well trained, and tisey sang with en- nexional Orphanage Fund. During his term
mittee has been appointed to make it thusiasm. We expected that, too, in of office
of
musket Manchester, and our expectations en
really effective.
ttlY‘o'r
manner Thrii:11 ;aaitnelPthl",L7
The special his colleagues. Deepest sympathy goesout tof
were delightfully realised.
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A resolution condemning raffles has soloists must have made hundreds of new Mrs. Coleman, who hue three married daughter, two of whom are over on vacation from
brought Mr. Sutcliffe to his feel, asking hien& who will cherish the memory of
Canada and Tanganyika respectively. A
That recognition should he allowed to the their singing as one of the happiest tragic accompanimem of the illness of the
excellence of the motive behind many features of the Conference.
Mayor WM that 'while he was lying ill his
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raffles. On being assured that this is ha
little grandson, who hod been staying with
be found in the leans of the resolution he
Of the debates themselves there is little the family at Dattersbye, was taken ill and
expresses his contentment, and another to he said. Apart from the debate on died.
vole is carried. So is the resolution pre-, Methodist Union, there was little to
pared by Mr. Armitage on the work of excite controversy, and no occasion for
When presenting a souvenir copy of the
God, which is to go down to the District much speaking. The resolutions on
Committees. AL this point something public questions found such general Conference Handbook to the President the
occurs which is new in my experience. agreement that they were passed speaker said, " We hope you won't rend
The President has asked if anybody would smoothly and speedily. Thal is not to say this overmuch now-, but go back to the
like to speak to the FM0111600. Nobody that there was any lack of interest. There Bi hie."
Death of the Mayor of West
Hartlepool.
24, 1926
Death of Rev, Henry Yooll.
We regret to learn that Rev. Henry
Yooll, an ex-President of Conference,
passed away at his residence, Cricklewood,
London, on Monday last, just prior to midnight, at the age of eighty. As intimated
during the sessions of Conference, Mr.
Yooll recently had a seizure. This was
of a most serious nature, from which
there was no hope of rallying. For days
he remained unconscious. The interment
will take place at Newcastle-on-Tyne on
Saturday, prior to which there will be a
service in Heaton-road Church, one of the
seen. of Mr. Yooll's ministrt. There will
also be a brief service at the home,
2, Caddinglon-read, Cricklewood, on
Friday preceding the journey to Newcastle. Mr. Yooll leaves lichind him a
record that will linger for many years in
the traditions of the-Church. He was
President' of the Leicester Conference in
1907, and after. serving in the active
ministry for forty-six years, superannuated
in 1914- His ministry was exercised in
the North of England, where for many
years he was the moss conspicuous figure
in the Church. His gifts were a delightful blend--the intellect always on the
stretch for Truth, wherever to he found;
his heart ever responding to the inner
Voice and Light, for he was truly a
mystic. This coloured all his preaching
and service. During his term as
Connexional Editor the periodicals bore
many traces of his workmanship, which
Were a delight to all refined and spiritual
minds. The resolution on the " Centenary " of the Church, which was drafted
by him, enshrined that wonderful record
of the Church's hundred years as few men
n
ir ari
rl
y"a ill'
oteTod-gayh=er
w
eriZtr.. TiL
giving record is framed it will he reIn his departure
read with gratitude.
the whole Church rnourns Lhe loss of one
of its noblest sons and most saintly
leaders..
Civic Sunday " at
Clayton - le - Moors.
Our church at Clayton-le•Meors (Blackbure
Third Circuit) hes been making history, being
the first Nonconformist church to receive al
official visit from the Urban District Council
since the latter's formation. Hitherto the
service has been held every year in the
Anglican Church, 13at this year the chairmen.
who is a local Councillor 8. Tench,
preacher and superintendent of the school,
mvited the members of the council to acmmmiry .him to hie own church. His ropiest
met with • wonderful response, the procession
being one of the largest ever witnessed in
connection with a civic visit to a chard', In
addition to the councillors of Clayton-leMoors, the service was attended by the choirroan, vice-chairman and clerk of Church,
a neighbouring town, the members of the
Accrington Fire Brigade (who attended for
the first time), detachments of the police end
ex-Elervice men, two groups of Girl Guides,
and repreeentatives of all sects and parties in
the town_ So large was the procession that
the church was periled, forms having to be
placed in the aisles. The -sere'ce was conducted by the circuit minister, Rev. Ton,
Morris who preached from the Mat
Hebrews xi. 10, and made a- strong plea
for the prautising of Christianity in national
and maincipal life. A special order , of
service was printed, and the choir gave
delightful rendering of the anthem, "Send
out, Thy Light," under the leadership of Mr.
J. Sumner. A collection was taken for the
local hospital. In being loyal to his Church
Councillor Tench hes brought added distinction upon himself and has won the respect of
all sections of the community.
Poor Mothers' Outing.
Sur.—May I appeal for help on behalf
of the poor mothers connected with
Surrey Chapel- and St. James-road? We
ore arranging to take a number of these
poor women for a day to the seaside. For
them it is the day of the year—the only
day when the great majority have a chance
to get away from the sordid surroundings
in which they live. We are anxious to
make this year's outing just another of
those never-to-be-forgotten experiences for
these poor women. I appeal to the
readers of the /soder for a generous
response. Gifts for this gracious ministry
to the poor mothers Will be gratefully
received. Please send a gift rims—Yours,
ERNEST D. Noon..
etc.,
11, The Chase, Clapham, S.W. 4.
"The flat shower of rain that fell on
my innocent head was one of those rare
and refreshing showers of Manchester."
—(General Secretary). Was Manchester
meant as a baptismal centre?
.1uNE 24, 1926_
THE. METHODIST LEADER.
Women's Missionary Gathering.
376
MINERS' RELIEF FUND.
million people, had only a thousand
trained nurses. It was only in 1869 that
Dr. lex Blake fought for trained muses to
APPEAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN:
walk our own hospitals, yet to-day in EngThe Editor gratefully acknowledges Olti
land, only about an eighte,enth the size of
receipt of the following amounts received,
The afternoon of Missionary Day draws
It was a real pleasure to see and hear China, there are eighty thousand trained
on
behalf of the suffering women ands
almost the largest crowd to be seen at Lady Kaye, of York. Her opening nurses. Through the healing of broken
children in the mining districts.
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Cdnference; more and more it lends--to remarks at once made us at home with and diseased bodies they could find and
Previously acknowledged .-0106 4s. Od..,
berome a mixed company, and but for her. Sloe said she was that afternoon in touch the soul. Site called for consecrated Princesavenue Church, Liverpool, per W. D:1
elan duties in_ Lhe Home no doubt it that great assembly more keen than ever gifts, not only as a means of service, but Pugh, £11; Mrs. Jas. Pickett, 10s.; Pengd
would be necessary to hold an overflow for Methodist Union. She hoped before as an expression of faith, and pleaded iot- Church, per W. J. Standing, £2; Buckley-,
meeting. Only a few impossible seats, long they would be able to join forces in a fresh faith in the power of prXyer. street Church, Barnsley, per Rev. J. Roshy4
from the geeing and bearing point of view, the great cause they represented: she Prayer, she concluded, carries its own £1 14s. 6d.; Eecleshall Church 5s.; Clifton':
were vecrht long before the galaxy of hoped they would soon be able to substi- encouragement ; let them use it along street Church, Swindon, pe; W. Webb;;
missionay ladies-pardon, the missionary tute " our " for " your."
with all their other powers for Women's Of 10s.; Rev. W. Clement Ball, 50.; Miss
ladies are still women-filled the platform.
A. E. Watson, Hull, 10s.; T. W. Mason,'
Continuing, Lady Kaye said that all work for women.
London. S.W. £1 1, ; Mere Chnrch, per
It is always interesting to study a platform through the ages of Pagan civilisation
The introduction of the President for Rev. J. 0_ Whittock, £1 Its.; Thornton
of women; they tell you more without women had occupied a menial position,
the coming year, Mrs. William Porter, of Heath Church, per Rev. H. F. Greenhalgh,
spmhing than a bevy of drab coaled men. and lo-day in China, Japan and India the
Doncaster, was gracefully performed by £1 2.; "Mother and Daughter," MaidenCould one apply a more graceful simile
progress of her emancipation has not Mrs. Humphries, and Mrs. Porter suitably head, 6s.; Shefford Church, per Rev. W. J,
than a garden of flowers--perennials,
gone far. But in England woman has a replied.
Smart, £1 Zs. 6d. ; A Few Sympathisers,
bi-annuals, hardy annual, annuals, and
kingdom and it is called home, a kingHart and
atoll we add evergreens. All appeared on
The financial statement always rouses
Softest 150, ;"lk.Frriirk!";:g.rdt: ppeer Ste.
dom that has only been won through the
the Manchester platform.
great expectations, and it exceeded all Prospect-place Church, Swindon First,
per
redeeming . influence of Christianity.
After the large hall had resounded to the
previous years when Mrs. Meachim an- Rev. W. H. Lawson, £2 14s. 8d.; Oakley,
Woman was created that she might lake
singing of We have heard a joyful
nounced that the total income for the Church, Beds., per J. Pante, £2 3s. 3d. ,•
her just share in the work of the world;
sound," and Mrs. Jabez Bell bad offered
District was £1,088 13s. 6d. The further A Sympathiser, Newmarket, 5s.; Edenfield
she
had
been
liberated
that
all
the
good
prayer, two charming little children
flnancial statement showed that the total Church, near Manchester, per J. Cox,
presented bouquets to the President and she would do she might do. It had was £1,374 Os. 9d., and another £500, £1 10, 9d.; Smailheath (lardley•road), per
Vice-President. The President (Mrs. A. L. become a platitude to say that a nation which had been accumulating during a Rev. R C. Noble, £1 6s. 10d.; Leud•street
Humphries), much less nervous than a could not rise above the level of its period of years in the Federation funds, Cl., Croydon £2; Four Churches, Berkwomen,
but
it
was
nevertheless
true,
and
year ago at her induction, gave a delighthad been added, making the grand total •hemsted Circuit, per Rev. R J. ]lull,
£3 15s. 6d.; Mr. and Mr. A. Hunter, Hol
ful speech. She told us that it was twenty- they must never forget that the responsi- of £1,874 Os. 9d.
beach, 103.; Kathleen M. Thompson Amblesix years since the first similar meeting bility for the evangelisation of the womanWe offer to the Manchester Women and
"de, £1 ls.; Rev. Jas. Griffin, Ne
wport,
hood
of
less
favoured
nations
rested
upon
was held and one hundred and fifty
their
District
Secretary,
Mrs.
G.
W.
Mon.,
10s.; Sunuyside Church, We,ston•superpounds was raised: on this occasion they them. Lady Kaye spoke eloquently and
Mare, per Rev. W. N. Partial, £2 50.;
were expecting at least a thousand pounds. persuasively on various branches of mi, Meachirn, our heartiest congratulations on
Mount
Tabor
Church,
Birkenhead
per Rev.
their
splendid
efforts
and
unique
success,
The ,Church had been asked to mice 20 .sionary work, industrial, educational and
and wish for the incoming General Secre- W. E. Ferndale, £4 4s.; A. W. Mayo. Camper cent. extra during the last year, .and medical, and confessed That the latter
a happy career. berwell, £1; L. Davison. Longhborough, So.;
tary, Miss Annie
the women had splendidly responded and very dear to her heart. It was terrible to
G.
F.
C.,
Leytonstone,
£1;
Watford
Circuit,
gone beyond. They had contributed 22 think that China; with its four hundred And now to your laurels, Leicester
per Rev. G. A. Lucas, £7 17s. 6d., Swan_
per cent. more. She hoped the meeting
street Sunday.school. Loughborough. per 11.
00001,0806940661,000(6,0060000e04 Lacey,
on this occasion would become a great
10s. 6d. •, S. A. _Wheeler, Wootton
publicity department for their work in the
Bassett, 10s.; Women's Guild, Rotunda,
interests of missions.
Aldershot, Per Rev. A. G. Tanner, £1 Vs.;
In giving her report, Mrs. Brown, the
"One Who Cares," £1; M. Bird, Kentish
Town, 3s.; Rev. Samuel Palmer Leeds, £1;
retiring Secretary, stated that the annual
Anon., Cricklewood, 10s. •' Central Church,
income had now lopped £10,000; the 397
Darlaston, per Rev. A. Allcock, £1 10s. Bd.;
branches had 27,255 members, an increase
Hay-lane Church, 7. 6d.; Highworth £1 35. ;
of over 3,000. They were anxious to raise
The spacious Albert Hall was comfort- redeemi, ministries had been inspired
money for the Girls' New Institute at Eyo ably full for the Young People's Rally on by the spirit of service and of sacrifice. Lower Stratton, per Rev. W. II. Lawson,
£1 7s.; Fulham Church £112s. 4d. • 11,0hBassey. The districts had forwarded £500 Saturday evening. The Sunday-school The address coded with a strong appeal
beet Wandsworth, £2, Zs. 6d., additional
towards this new 'venture. Two more choir of Upper Moss-lane Church occupied to the ybung people to recognise the
S. id., per Rev. Thos. H. Bickerton ;
missionaries, Miss Shearman and Miss the half-hour of assembling with music. supreme importance of character, and to
Welthemstow Circuit (third instalment), per
Mackey, had been sent out during the It was worthy of what we have grown remember that Lhe Church stands un- Rev. T. B. Caultwell, £1; M. A. 8., Ewood
year. Mts. Clement Gerrard rendered two accustomed to expect from this well-known rivalled among all other institutions as the Bridge,
Bridge 5s.; W. R. Procter, West Hallo,
solos during the afternoon. It was a real school. The temperature " was quite creator of the highest type of character.
5s.;
Church, Leeds, per Rev. W.
delight to listen to her rendering of "The high when the meeting opened with the
The vice-chairman was NI, G. Snit Dew, £1 14s.; "Docking Ministers." £1;
King of Love." She greatly enriched the fervent singing of - I've found a friend." The juvenile choir, looking bright and Fluidwell Church, Wolverton, per Rev. J. W.
spintual atmosphere of the meeting.
After Rev. S. Palmer had engaged in bonny, gave a marshal anthem with great Chappell, £1; W. S., 5, Wolverhampton
Mrs. A. H. Richardson, of Nara, was the
er, " master, Week, Thy servant. credit and with inspirational effect. The
gte1'..; n
lrillesj
da K1'27 !"Pa
:11,
I
speaker from our mission field. She said
rells " was sung with great power. applause coMin tied until another anthem
she was often confronted with the ques- Mr. J. AV. Corset', the chairman, was followed. It W. the right sort of thing 15s. 6c1; " Damen," 2s.' 6d. ; S.E. London
tion, "Are the Africans worth saving?" obviously proud to serve 'in o young to stir the soul of Iter. B. A. Barber. He Mission, New Cross Church, per lice.
W.
J.
J.
Curtis,
£1
10s.;
Rev.
AV.
J.
Ward,
and in the course of a lengthy address
saw hope
was led lot wonder what inspiration we
15s.; Jnbilee Church, Searboro' per Ilev.•
sought to prove that from the physical,
were going to provide these young singers
,dental and spiritual standpoints the He was a believer in youth, and he urged as they went forth into life. For to C. T. Bishell, £1 19s. ; E. G. 5.1 Newbury,
answer is " Yes." She contended that the that " the children should be trained much depended on what attitude youth 5s.; A. D. W., Northwich, 10s. 6d.; W. L.
Slack, Tideswell, 10s.; G. B., Ileckmondmost remarkable feature of the African is generations before they were born," a assumed to life as it faced up to it. The
wike, 5s.; Rev. W. Potter, £1; Mrs. W. H.
his physical slrength and wonderful power sentiment which evoked considerable neutral altilude• never developed loyally; Pearson, 10s. ; Camden Town Mission, per
of endurance, and these qualities were applause. The Upper Moss-lane scholars it knew nothing of the glorious power of Rev. J. Mainwaring, £2 10, ; Enfield Circuit,
attributed to simple living and an almost then rendered with charming effect, " The an Wm). It •ias vital to us that whenvegetarian diet. While the women are Lord is my Shepherd."
ever principles were id stake we should
G
regarded as being inferior to the men, they
Rev. F. H. Shimmin made it his purpose know which way we were going. The Third, per Rev. Tom MOrriti, £2 10e. ; Graypossess a strength and energy quite Ur. to show what the Church meant to the "short cut" attitude had in it serious shott.road Church, Lavender Lill per lieu.
known to civilised women, and are excel- young people, and what things could be dangers. The olTer of " wisdom while T. Maland, £1 10s.; Gladstone-road Church,
lent material for the building of true done only through the Church. He said you mail " was delusive ait4 false. Scarborough, per Rev. E. Goldthorpe,
womanhood. Their farming, marketing that the Church had been the subject of The " gel.rich-quick " altitude -Inismd £1 10s. • Preston Second Circuit. Fylde-road,
and trading activities would be a revela- many criticisms both from the outside and the richest things in life. Any success £3 12s. el. ; Deepdale, per Rev. J. DMkitison,
tion and astonishment to us. From the from within. But the critics had not secured without merit was not worth 12s.; New-road Church, Peterborough, per
mental point of view the speaker said that always noticed the wonderful fact that having. There was nothing in life E J. Hancox, £1 13,, Eastbourne Church.
God had given the black'people their right- there was a Church at all. She witnessed except that which we put into iL Then and School, per Rev. W. Scott Bosence,
ful share of brains, and they possessed our abiding need of God, and the most he went on to make a passumate appeal £2 10s.; A Prim., The Haven, 2s.; Thornton
Heath (fourth contribution), per Rev. WE,
the basic features necessary to mental urgent need to-day was for her ministry. to youth to recognise that spiritual things
Greenhalgh, lEs.; Belham Circuit, per Rev.
development. The African woman, as Let young people be proud of churchman- were supreme in.all real success. The
W. Roberts, £10 ; Ash-road Women e Gelid,
well as her husband, has a desire to learn, ship, and sense what may be done-what
welfaM of the soul was the greatest con- Aldan-shot, per Mrs. J. M. Stevens, £1 10s.;
and is ready to sacrifice and plod in order perhaps can only be done-through these
Rodbourne_road Church. Swindon. per R. G.
cern of every man and woman.
to gain some of the rudimentary features ministries. Historically the Church had
Despite the cheerless contention of Pocked, £1 a, Total Lo date, £225 17s. 13d.
of education. They have a great desire to always stood as a great protest against
materialistic scientists that Ke were but Further contributions should be sent to Lilo
be able to read the Bible for themselves. 'materialism. She fought that life had a
chemical composition belied all the pro- Editor, Leader Offices, 17, Farringdon-street,
But great alterations would have fd take greater background. Said Mr. Baldwin
foundest realities in human experience. London,. E.C. 4, and will he duly mknow•
place before the potential energies of the the other day, " We need to sit lightly to
lodged.
We have a soul ',hick colneth from
mind could be liberated and developed material things." But how could that be
afar." And when the soul is kept pure
satisfactorily and to that end we must done if material things are the only things
Houghton-le-Spring.-A splendid ad•
and sweet it sees in all the world those
pm-sue our educational policy. Spiritually one knows? Right idms were important.
beau ties and those joys which, like the dress wits given at the Shiney-row Women's
the Africans were emerging from. the Yet right ideas were not sufficient, but
setting sun, flood the landscape of life Social Hour on Monday by Rev. B. W.
dark cave of heathenism, they are turning needed a right emotional atmosphere in
Brown. Solos were well rendered by Miss
with glory. There NVOS
an imprisoned
their faces eastward to the morning of a which they can prevail. The idea of the
During the mmling Mrs. T.
Crawford.
splendour" in life which only purity of
Burnett, on behalf of the ladies, presented
new and better day. They are gripping freedom of slaves was in the Sermon on
soul can set free for us to know and make Rev. S. W. Brown, who is leaving the cirthe idea that God is Friend and Father, the Mount,, but not until the time of
our own. It was our spirit in life and cuit, With n dressing case, and Mrs. .0.1
that Ire is not afar, but constantly near, Wilberforce did that idea find its expresour altitude that counts. But the path with an initialled handbag. After the meet.
and Lhat Jesus is the world's only sion. There was the seed of many right
of the gaols was rough and cram," and ins 50 ladies sat down to a ham and tongue
Saviour. They show a loyally to the new ideas lying dormant to-day that awaited
youth should not imagine that the best tea, kindly provided by a few of the ladles.
light that often place. them in very awk- the coming of a better spirit. - The
life was realirod without hard struggle.
ward positions; they Buffer and sacrifice emotional atmosphere that was needed
The world had need of youth; it called for
with the ardour of saints and martyrs.
came when they learned for themselves its courage, for its faith and for the saving
Mrs. L. Chadwick, of Bolton, Vice- the Love of God. It was then they could
power of its strength.
President, said the gathering was a pro- learn the love of man. Two attitudes to
It was an impassioned utterance, and
mise that the measure of meal and the life were possible, the debtor and the called forth great applause. The-meeting
cruse of. oil would not fail, and she ex- creditor. Those who adopted the fanner closed with the singing of Blake's
pressed the hope that missionaries asked, How much tribute can we levy? " " Jerusalem."
returning to the field would do so with But those who adopted the latter said,
What service can I render? " It was the
a new inspiration. Rev. S. Parlow at this
Rev. H. W. Smith has been invited Lo
juncture paid a gracious tribute to the creditor attitude that Christ commended.
late Mrs. G. A. Genney, tbe first President It was often asserted that Lhe only motive -remain on the Richmond station for the
Thal
would make a man give his best was eleventh year. The station It prosperous in
of the Federation, and handed to Mrs.
way and Mr. Smith cordially accepted
untrue
every
That
was
Herod, District Treasurer, a cheque for that of self-interest.
and was a libel on human nature. All- the Invitation,
'$100 from the executors in her memory.
AN IMMENSE CROWD. UNPRECEDENTED INCOME.
W.
BOW,
efittiMitttenfitallatMaelfghiviMit9110
Young Peo pie's Rally.
GREAT MEETING AT ALBERT HALL.
T
t:ge.osn'TetcetHoef
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,B,;
l lt
reat
376
THE METHODIST. LEADER.
METHODIST UNION.
A PLEA
FROM ONE OF THE MINORITY.
Sin,—I had the privilege of voicing in
the Conference just closed my protest, not
against Methodist Union, but against some
features of the present scheme. Perhaps
the vote taken on Monday may prove to
be the final vole asked for In our Church
upon this most momentous issue. The
result is a sufficiently overwhelming
defeat. for those who have opposed the
scheme—defeat as honourable as is
honourable the victory of the victors,
for our opposition has lacked nothing of
the high quality of conscientiousness and
of sincerity. We fell the concessions made
were too many, and in some instances
verging perilously near the vital; indeed,
it might easily and justifiably have been
inferred from the speeches and demeanour of the members of the. Union
Committee in Conference that they had,
in their desire to effect a great United
Methodist organisation with which Ws
better to combat the ever-massing- and
organising forces of evil, gone to the full
extent—the, last limit—in the matter of
concession and even compromise.
What, then, is to be the altitude, the
disposition, of the minority in face of this
;ultimate defeat:, The question is vital!
With the acceptance of defeat, as
Christians—nay, as Methodists—there is
but One course, One way. We must lay
down lhe weapons of our sincere yet only
temporary warfare, end retain our place
in the rainy of our beloved Church, an d
fight as never before for the establishment of the ;aiding kingdom of Jesus
Christ. The dominant inspiration of the
great Manchester Conference (an inspiration that will not 1,1155 from us, though
its benediction has been pronounced) has
rested 11,1011 two big exceptions:—(1) Th e
abiding human need of salvation—salvation to love and liberty, to right and life;
salvation to its human, divine birthright
of God in Jesus Christ; and (2) the great
truth that the only salvation is the
salvation of Jesus Christ, which it is our
glorious privilege to preach and to
live. The clamant call (mayhap unvocal, yet none the less real) of humanity
is for what Christ alone can give—for
whal, in our high commission, we are
called to preach.
The imperative call of the Church Is
" Go forward to your tasks, men; to your
tasks, women; to your tasks, all
A
call WC cannot resist. The command of
our Leader, our Captain, our Christ, is
" Follow me I " We dare not linger.
Let there be no faltering, no falterers!
The one need of humanity is Jesus.
Humanity needs Jesus fo.day. Out with
divisions ! Out with aught that would
hinder the coming of this Jesus to
humanity; of humanity to Jesus I
" Like a mighty army moves the Church
of God;
Brethren, we are treading where the
saints have trod;
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in faith and hope, one in charily."
Yesterday was the possession of our
fathers; our children shall claim tomorrow. To-day—to-day is ours. Let not.
Its Opportunity pass. Let us win to-day
for Jesus, for so shall we win it for
humanity.—Yours, etc.,
Too GUST.
Fleetwood.
Holidays for Orphans.
SIR, —The holiday season draws near,
and the staff of our Orphan Homes at
'Alresforzl and Harrogate are looking forward to their 000001 respite from " the
doily round and common task." But the
bright anticipation of a few weeks of wellearned freedotn from the cares and
responsibilities of their charge is clouded
by anxious thought concerning some of
the children,in their care. We have, both
at Alresford and Harrogate, a few children
who have no homes to which they can go
during the month of August. I therefore
appeal to friends who may be able and
willing to find a! ...holiday home ".• for
some of these, Christ's little ones. Will
they kindly communicate with Mts.
Alsford, Matron, The Children's Home,
Alresford, Hants.; or Mr. J. E. Mackley,
No. I„Orphan Home, Pannal Ash-road,
Harrogatel.—Yours, etc.,
H. Ross.
Res J. Pearce has been appointed first
President of the newly-formed South Derbyshire Endeavour Drtion,
Conference Public Meeting.
JUNE 29, 1b26
NEW APPOINTMENTS OF
MINISTERS.
REMARKABLE ADDRESS ES BY REVS. WILLIAM
loosest DISTRICT.—Nentwich and Borland Harry Faulkner, D.A. (Loud.).
DAWSON AND J. H. SAXTON.
Sandbach : Henry Davenport, sup. Stafford
It was a One gathering that assembled Saxton. The audience was raised to great —Local Supply : John Bennett, sup. Crewe
Lay
in Albert Hall on Monday night for the enthusiasm by Mr. Saxton's address. It Second Joseph Sherri..
Agent. Stoke and Longton John X. HumConference public meeting. Previous to was a masterly utterance, characterised by phrey. !■TOTTINOKAM
Disratcr.HBelper
the meeting the Conference choir, con- beauty of diction and an eloquence that Philip
might be described as grandiloquent. The elall, G
sl:E
"liet-Irteclodn'd
ducted by Mr. J. A. Hill, with Mr. subject
was " The Christian Outlook upon Preece. stelton and Oakham : Henry T.
'Clement T. Gerrard at the organ, sang Life." The speaker said we set great value Rack,
B.A. (Vic.). Long Eaton : Gerysto
in excellent style the chorus " 0 Gladsome on outlook. Breadth is almost everything. Half, sup. MULL DISTRICT.—Hull Fourth
Light" and the "Hallelujah Chorus." The sin of sins is said to be narrowness. Thomas SOIVOrb, SUNDERLAND AND. NET,
Miss Edith G. Taylor, in cleat soprano There is the outlook of youth, and how CASTLE Dmater.—Eyemouth Branch George
H. Hall, B.A. (Vic.). Houghton-le-Spring
voice, delighted the audience by her lovely was the vision of the unfaded brow Ern. D. Hartley, B.A. (Vic.). Amble
and of the eye undimmed, when the
rendition of "Thanks be to God" and heavens are filled with rose and pearl and Branch : Frederick Davies.
NORWICH
" Cast they burden." The congregational gold. Then there was the outlook of the DISTnicr.—Norwich First : J. Wardman
singing of "Jesus, Thou joy of loving statesman, whose eye travels over con- Venables, sup. Great Yarmouth Joseph R.
Witty. Colchester: Victor Vowles, William
The M. Penick (Lay Agent). Lowestoft and
hearts," to " Rimington " was a, great tinents and far-flung battle-lines.
inspiration and a sure augury of a Christian outlook is unlike everything else Beccles : F. C. Amery (Lay .Agent). Diss
in the world. IL is a tender, searching,
glorious meeting. Prayer was offered by wistful, radiant, holy thing. Its Lower of Frederick J. Pennock (Ley Agent).
Ms./ones-ma Disxmcr.—Manchester Flfth:
Rev. W. J. Hemp. The genial and popular outlook is the place called Calvary, and Arthur
E. Wilcox, C. Pickering (Lay Agent).
Chairman, Mr. Richard Fletcher, J.P. in its gaze every land is Immanuel's. The Bolton Second Frank C. Corp. BEINEwMITII
(General Missionary Treasurer), gave the Christian outlook is not merely o point AND SWINDON Duirsacr.—Faringdon Joseph
right keynote to the meeting in his brief of view; not something apart, technical, Maland. Andover : C. Wesley Hemming
address. He said his first words must academic, o thing of culls and schools. (Lay Agent). Banbury Charles R. Haswell.
be in appreciation of the splendid choir. It is a saved man and a redeemed world, Chinnor Walter Barnsley. Chipping
Norton Herbert J. Oodrnan. LENDS
They had thrilled him through and bound together by one Cross. The saved DISTHICT.—Pontefract
:Ernest S. Cole.
and hits world 's
through. What an inspiration it would
Hamm , Insruler.—Radstock : Ralph K.
■ ,,:2! Allport.
be if they could carry hock to their Tiorl'h7agicregoililtt
Gloucester and Cheltenham
gelical
conception
stands
absolutely
alone
circuits the spiritual heat wave generated
Thomas II. Bryant (year's rest), Ivor
and
is
ineffably
sublime.
at that Conference. The Churches needed
R. Seeley, A. L. Morriss (Lay Agent).
The Church bas held on her majestic Coleford Isaac Cousin. Loin:ion Freer
o larger vial... They were each
responsible for its arrival.
He looked way through all the past berause she has Dmxracr.—Stoke Newington : John T.
forward to the future with great hope- believed that nothing matters so much as Bennington (Loy Agent). Willesden Green
fulness. Whatever happened to\ Metho- redemption. Calvary does not represent Branch George G. Cooke, Sop. Enfield :
dist Union as a Church they meant to reserves, but all; we have no other argu- James A. Sollitt. Northampton Third : Eric
ment. This old-lime evangelical outlook B. Butler. Leighton Buzzard : Alfred W.
forge ahead.
Boole. Colnbrook and Chertsey : Wilfred
Rev. W. Dawson dispensed with the upon humanity has not only justified Little. LONDON SHOOND DISTRICT—Kenningusual preliminaries and went straight to itself; it is the only one which the Church ton Park and Battersea.—Harold II. Evans,
his subject. He said the human march can afford to take. We do not disparage B.A. (Vic.).
E
Penge • and Bromley
The Christian conception Maynard Wilson. Canterbury, and Whit
was from ignorance to knowledge, from other views.
the lowest to the highest. Between these overleaps national barriers and seals th e stable Clifford Morton (Lay Agent/.
Genessarel Thalia : Joseph Staines. Chatham, Graves.
extremes men were living, developing royal oneness of humanity.
towards success. In pursuit of the ideal washes every shore, Palestine is every land, end, and Sheerness Ernest G. Young.
he has enriched the temporal side of his and the healing shadow of the Cross covers Worthing and Shoreham : C. T. Osborne (Lay
life and made closer acquaintance with centuries of time. This outlook gives the Agent). WEST MIDLAND DIsTaMr.—Birming.
the powers and mysteries of life. And Church its standing authority and power, ham Fifth : George Graham (Lay Agent).
Bromsgrove: William G. Leadbetter. sup.
for the satisfaction of those "strange, and it implies vision, a programme and Willenhall
Frederick Jeffs, sup. Cradley
Men of the world are
deep longings " he has developed his an inspiration.
John Watts, sup. Redditch
Heath
religion. From the stage of ignorance we disappointed when it is urged that Christ Leonard Emerson, Prob. Super.
SCOTLAND
came
to
redeem.
The
Cross,
to
them,
get credulity. The natural disposition to
DISTRICT.—Glasgow Second : Reginald T.
seems
a
vast
irrelevancy.
submit to authority also contributes to
Percy Tillotson.
Wagstaff°. Wishaw
Redemption is too deep and high for Tranent
John W. Felton. Hamilton :
credulity. Consequently right through
religious history the struggle has been man. Preach a Socialistic Christ and you W. Lawson Jones. LITESPOOL DRSTRICT.—
to rise above his credulities. To-day we win applause. But preach a Gospel of free Chester H.: J. Jenkins (Lay Agent). War.
stand in Lhe midway between credulity grace, of glorious pardon, of holiness of rington : William E. Bellew. Dalton and Mil.
in the authority of Pope, Bible, and heart and life., and it is often ignored. In lom %G. Harry Smith. SHEFFIELD DISTRICT.—
Christopher Hutchinson.
Chesterfield I
Church on the one hand, and. liberty on this world the law of the jungle often South
Yorks Mission, Doncaster :„Philip A.
prevails, and men of the larger heart are
the other.
Eakring: W. H. Clennell (Lay
,Kelsey.
The Church is partly responsible for deeply grieved. With hardships and Agent). GRIMSBY AND LINCOLN DISTRICT.—
much of the credulity which burdens; wrongs pressing heavily men say: "Give &otter Charles W. C. Dowdier. Dating.
mankind. She imposed her authority and us this, and put that right, and men will ton John W. Fryer. Horocistle :.Arthur
"e, 'Fromm
,ensei,nmsurcehmiczdszv
iee,r■ Snell. Barton.on.Humber Bernard M.
taught her traditions. But the advance iityloluzpay g
Shepherd. Brigg : Ernest R. ..13. Reynold.
of education disposed inert to dispute
these claims. They challenged the worldly, and at best circuitous and slow. DARLINGTON AND STOCKTON DISTRICT —
Church. So the Church has been However, when men ignore the Evangel Staithes : Andrew Thornton. Bishop AuckCARLISLE AND
humbugged for generations by its own they are profoundly wrong. Redemption land Ernest J. Waring.
follies. But the Church is better fitted is the greatest thing in the world. Rightly WHITEHAVEN Dtsrnicr.—Brough : John R.
Douglas W. Spedding.
to-day than it ever was to meet the grow- understood it includes all else. ft was as Haider. Penrith:
AND Hsciesx DISTRICT.—Huddersing mind of man. The Bible is for us, much higher than social reform' as the BRADFORD
SOUTH WALES Dosfield : Hubert Dixon.
with enlightened scholarship, n hook of heavens are higher, than the earth. For TirIcrPonlyp.1 Erie Shaw (Lay Agent).
greater value than in any other age. Christians to lose sight of men redeemed Monmouth :M. Kaye (Lay Agent). Rhondda :
And with the application of Thal free is is miss the grandeur of high-born sons J. Billington (Lay Agent). Abertillery:
of
God.
For
the
Church
to
take
other
mental disposition towards the New
Arthur S. Leyland.
Cwm : John H. C.
Testament in particular we should find a ground is for her to degenerate - and to Rogers. Kingston° : Eric C. Ferriday. Nelbigger Christ than we hire ever known. place mere parochialism first instead of son and Caerphilly Frederick Pickering.
LYNN
There were great implications in floe dis- the spiritual imperialism of the Kingdom Aberavon : Norman G. Burndred.
of
God.
He
(the
speaker)
did
not
overAnn CAsisnIDGIE Dirrarcr.—Cambridge Owen
covery of a greater Christ as an Elder
Brother. Psychology herd shown us how, look the fact that Christianity was eagerly Roebuck. Wisbech t Stanley Oakley. Docking: S. Kilner (Lay Agent). Thetford
in a sense that meets the demands of and even passionately socialistic. It was Walter
Thynne.
SALMISMIT
AND
SODTILureintelligence, this Elder Brother bore the the religion of humanity and made TON DISTRICT—Southampton Second Daniel
sins and sorrows of us all. Jesus was reforms possible. But for Jesus Christ We Dunn. Weymouth
Gregory Taylor.
not only our Prophet. He Ives our should not be within sight of social Portsmouth : William 'E. Robinson, A. O.
prophecy. If we ask what the world reform. All good movements require Smith (Lay Agent). Portland : Cornett Leak.
will be in the far-distant future the Christianity for their fruition; without it Wilton Gilbert IL Greening.
Mere J.
they may blossom but cannot bear fruit.
answer is: it will be what Christ was.
Graham Whittock. Shaftesbury : Albert A.
The evangelical view is that ours is an Pattie.
SHREWSBURY DISTRICT: WreckIf we are to respond to the challenge
of to-day we must, not scorn intel- encrimsoned world; that Love died for wardine Wood James Dickinson, C. Leonard
lectuality; we must accept it. The time loveless men, and that every soul bears Tack, sup. Ludlow J. Keen (Lay Agent)
Silcock. Craven .Arms : Shirley
has come when the Church must express upon its brow the awful mark of Christ. Hay.
Windram (year's.rest). R. Hall (Lay Agent).
the mind of Christ in actual terms. We Along with all reform must be the growth Weobley
Henry R. Didcock. DEVON AND
can only present Christ to the world when of character and virile personality. Let us CORNWALL Discinter.-- Plymouth Arthur
we love the world as Christ loved it. fight with all our might against the mean Jones (Lay Agent). Dartmouth: Frederick
No organisation will suffice unless there street and the slum, but we must remem- G. A. Cook. YOIIK AND SCARBOROCOH Dmbe moral fervour and love behind it. ber our chief weapon must be conversion. Tracr.—Helmsley : John W. Penman. Lennon
Jesus was tempted in as real a sense as It is a terribly hard and slow way, but it Mutsrons.—East London : Frank Leach,
This Robert Clemitson. PROVINCIAL Symons:—
we are, yet he walked a more sin-infected is the one sure and certain way.
way than we, and without sin. He ex- redemptive outlook alone keeps As alive to Horsham William Johnson. Bexhill
pressed his faith in terms of love. So we the sacredness of humanity. Saints and Branch : Irani G. Wall. Chelmsford : Join
sinners
are
precious
in
Christ's
gig..
In S. Clarke (Lay Agent). South Wales Mismust present our religion in our own
Richmond (Yorks)
personality, in love, forgiveness, peace. a closing passage of remarkable beauty sion : Bryan Collis.
Leamington George-II,
William Elliott.
Thus shall we present Christ through our, Mr. Saxton said it requires a saved man to Goodreid
(Lay Agent).
selves to a world that will love him. see a redeemed world. If we look with
•
IL was a great utterance, and called forth loving eyes end see a world redeemed we
see the goodness of the bad, lift worth of
prolonged applause.
One of the most interested, as well as ons
Mr. C. R. Maynard, who had been the worthless, and the greatness of the of the most interesting, persons at the Fordstreet (Coventry First Circuit) Sunday-school
announced as Vice-Chairman, woes unable common man.
I after round of applause followed anniversary was Mr. C. Dowd. who was celeto attend, but his place was taken by
Ro
Mr. Enos Harvey, of the Nottingham this great speech, and one of the best brating his sixty-first anniversary as a
district. He briefly addressed the meet- meetings of the Conference terminated teacher. He still takes an active part lb
Sunday-school work.
ing, and then called upon Bev. J. R. with the Doxology.
JUNE 24, 1926
THE METHODIST LEADER.
Mass Missionary Meeting.
THE CLOSE OF A
The largest crowd that assembled
oaring the Cdnference packed the Albert
Hall on Tuesday eve ' g for the Mass
Missionary Meeting. With their cutternary ability the Conference Choir,
under the direction of Mr. J. A. Hill, rendered the anthems " Send out Thy
light" and " How lovely are the messen
gers." Rev. J. Bettis effectively sang
•• The Lord is my Light " and " If with
JII- your hearts." Councillor Amos Chippindale served as president, and Rey. JO T.
Barkby as vice-president. It was' ex.
hilarating Lo hear the vast congregation
sing the opening hymn, " My heart and
voice I raise," after which Rev. J. H.
Hirst. prayed. Councillor Chippindale
said it was a privilege to preside over
such a meeting and with such a distinguished platform. He referred to the
great mission soon to be undertaken by
Dr. Norwood on behalf of the League of
Nations, and for him they wished Godspeed. There was an American saying
" Face the future, face the sun." He believed our Missionary'Gommittee have set
their faces toward the sun as far as the
work in Africa is concerned. Thirty
,ars ago- Rev. John Smith startled the
i:onnexion by asking for £5,000, a year
for African work. What. an advance they
had made since then. Last year they
raised over £35,000 for Africa. Still they
wanted more. Apostolic Limes were
being experienced again, and the cry
from Africa was " Come over and save
Bev. H. S. Gerrard, M.D., Ch.B., received a warm welcome on rising to
speak. Ile said his furlough was dm,
ing to to dose, but he was glad to have
had the privilege of attending the Conference. It had also been a pleasurd to
hear a missionary deliver the Hartley
Lecture, especially as that missionary was
the one who preceded him at Kasenga.
Ile was. glad the Lime was soon coming
when he would not be the only medical
missionary of their Church. Shortly he
was to have companions in the work. But
be was not the only representative of his
WONDERFUL DAY.
of Herne Bushnell, "The soul of all improvement is Lhe improvement of the
soul." The missionaries go out to people
•lhey have never seen before in the name
of the Church, and their business was to
find' the souk. of those people. IL was
necessary for the missionary to lInd points
of contact with the natives whereby they
could lead them to Jesus Christ.
Mr.
Groves then gave examples of how he had
won the confidence of natives. Ile asked
his hearers to try and imagine the difficulty of making an appeal to a people who
were the products of centuries of superstition and fear, of debased and cruel
customs. When a man or woman is 00011
to Christ it meant a IICW force in a
degenerate society. The Spirit. of Jesus
worked from the centre to the circumference. When the native was won to
Christ he began to change his conditions.
He was thereby led to a purer life and a
social temper. IL had been his joy to see
people lifted up out of Paganism amt
trained in Christian service.
Together with a deepening of religious
- experience in the people there was a
deepening sense of sin and a deeper personal obligation to the Church.
All
through the Nigerian field there was a
growth of the Spirit of Christ. The meeting was aL Hines deeply moved by the
relation of some of the experiences from
the speaker's work. The Gospel of Jesus
Christ. is gripping, the soul of the people
of Nigeria. There will be fal!s and
failures amongst the natives, lint they
were not the final stage. The energising
power of the Gospel was 5 iell that ultimately it would work a perfect salvation.
Bev. J. '1'. Barkby then gay, a brief outline of the work of the London Forward
Movement, for which they needed
125,000.
Dr. F. W, Norwood, the next speaker,
was in good form, and his challenging
address WaS listened to with rapt attention. He said thal behind every missionary enterprise lay the idea that Jesus
Christ was the rightful King of the world.
Men had held different views of the
mystery of Christ's person. , No generation had entirely comprehended Him.
practicular work on the field, there was a
band of nurses doing splendid work.
People seemed to have the feeling that
the medical missionary had a peculiar
advantage, that his equipment was of
special value in spreading :the Kingdom
of God. He goes to the mission field to
minister to Lhe bodies of people who certainly need his service.
Dr. Gerrard then spoke of the simple
measures the people of Central Africa had
at meeting certain diseases. They are
scientific up to a point, but they made
many mistakes due to ignorance. Medical
missionary work is first of all valuable
because it meets the needs of the people,
replaces their crude and ineffective
methods of treatment, and assists them
when they are perfectly helpless. A few
years ago there were things that baffled
them, like leprosy. To-day they were able
to do something effectively in meeting
this disease. The native in suffering and
disease resorts to charms and witchcraft
because of his superstition. When the
medical missionary has won his way to
the heart. of the native he is able to free
him of fear and superstition.
But the
primary work of Medical Missions is not
to minister to men's bodies.
A true
doctor not only treats disease, but also the
patient. The medical missionary must
know medicine, and Lhe more he knows
of H. the better, but he must also know
the men and women he treats. He sought
to heal both the bodies and souls of the
native. All the work of the medicL1 missionary is in vain if the work of personal
evangelisation is overlooked. His work
did give a point of contact which enabled
the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and all that
the Gospel means, to be preached. After
the hymn " We have heard a joyful
sound," the choir sang the anthem "The
Radiant Morn."
Rev. W. T. Groves-was introduced as
missionary of long experience.
In an
address of much fervour and interest the •Then, again, there had not been general
speaker said they heard a good deal about agreement as to what. was meant by the
the applied principles of Christianity. He world. The speaker referred to the
would remind the audience of the saying changes that were taking place in man
377
and the world. This change was apparent
in missionary enterprise. The missionary
was no longer only a preacher—he was a
healer, a person of technical eMciency,
corrector of social injustice, and often an
adviser of the Government. The idea of
the Empire of Christ had been incredibly
widened. Non-Christian races were not
now looked upon as inferiors. Asiatics
had proved that in things making for
true manhood they made good when presented with the opportunity. We had to
remember that almost every great religion
had ils origin in Asia. In the light of
the Armageddon of the war they could no
longer present the Christianity of the
W,oI to the East without a blush of
shame. Non-Christian nations wero
adopting our science and applying our
mechanical powers, but they certainly
challenged our philosophy and questioned
our religion. There was to need for the
rediscovery of the everlasting value of the
human soul. Ile was getting tired of the
view that all that was wrong with man
was his conditions. This is a shallow
charity and a false psychology.
Man
needed the Grace of God to deliver hint
from himself. The one thing God is progressively making is the soul of man. It
was the eternal valve of the individual
soul that made missionary activity possible. The speaker closed with an impassioned denouncement of war and carried
the meeting enthusiastically with hint
Each address was distinctive, and all
helped to make a meeting not. soon to be
forgotten. A fitting climax was a fine
rendering of the " Hallelujah Chorus."
of "The Sunday at
The current is
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will turn with anticipation to the pages
written by the Into Editor, Mr. Itrinton
Berry, M.A., on sentiment, cynicism and
sense, and, it is needless to say, they will not
be disappointed. This number also contains a
fascinating study "The Spell of tho
" Literary
liebrides," by Robins Millar
',in," by Kennedy Williamson ; and
Edward A. AfarLin, in his wellwrillrn article
"About Seaside Creatures."
Rey. T. Jackson acknowledges the receipt
of parcels of clothing from " Student," Manchester; Anon., Wigan; and books and
clothing from Anon.
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THE METHODIST LEADER'
Churches and People.
In consequence of abnormal pressure we
are compelled to hold over to-day many Conference reports, letters to the Editor and
Church News.
Many will be eager to learn the .w appointments of ministers made in the Final
Draft of Conference Stations. These are in
to-day. The names include those of
the students who this year have completed
their Giddies at Hartley College. Next week
the complete list of ministers and stations
will be included.
The sympathy expressed by the Conference
to Rev. J. Mayles in his serious affliction
brought much comfort to Mr. and Mrs.
Mayles and their family. The latest informs_
lion intimates that Mr. Mayles is now practically unable to leave his bed. He is, however, lying very calm and quite composed in
mindand heart.
Serenity and restfulness,
with an absolute trust in the Divine Father,
imparts to him constantly a cheerful-outlook.
This attitude, even under the circumstances
now prevalent, is in full accord with- all that
has preceded in the life of our honoured and
dear friend John Mayles. In these clays of
deep concern busts of his old friends will re .
member the stalwart hearer of many burdens
and the friend of all progressive church work.
They Will also remember the brave lady who
is continuously ministering to him.
yet, and many ouLside our churches will
gladly support such action. It is as debasing
as the old gladiatorial conflicts in Rome which
presaged its downfall.
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IL was a stroke of good fortune when the
Victoria Bar Church, York Second Circuit,
secured the services of Mr. A. W. Sargent as
choirmaster soon after his arrival in the city
•
- Notwithstanding the stagnation of trade
four years ago. Preachers readily acknowin the Potteries owing to the coal dispute, ledged the inspiration of the congregational
the famous Tunstall "big charity" or singing, whilst the special festival cantatas
Sunday-school anniversity was very suc- at the Easter end harvest services attract
cessful, the sum of £374 being raised. The splendid audiences. In the Yorkshire choral
proceedings commenced with a prayer meeting competitions last week Victoria Bar secured
at 6.30 a.m. The procession through the the first prize in the class for church choirs
town and the great meeting in the market open to a radius of twenty miles. The adju,
sqOare were helped by beautiful weather. The dicator was Dr. Stanton, and his comments
.procession, which demonstrated the strength included the following words of commendaa Jubilee School, was led by Revs. E. tion .—" Beautifully tender opening ; reverenBarrett, M.A., J. W. Clifford, M.A., R. B. tial atmosphere and a nice legelo style ;
.Goodwin end J. R. Smith, with Mr. J. W. nuanc. well managed ; a polished style,"
Ifulme (Sunday-school superintendent), and while the local Press stated that the choir
Councillor G. Goodwin, J.P., Mr. A. G. sang with beautiful reverential tone, and
Jones, Mr. T. Goodwin (past, superintendent). infused more tenderness into the rendering
Concurrent services were held in the church than their rivals.
and the large lecture hall, and in the evening
both were crowded. The musical part was in
Sunday last w. a memorable day in the
the charge of two adult and two cffildren's
choirs. Revs. J. W. Clifford, M.A. (Leeds), history of the Leeds Fifth Circuit. In the
morning Rev. W. Dew had the joy of pre.
and R. B. Goodwin (Douglas) were the
seating a flag to the newly-formed company
preachers.
of the Boys' Life Brigade at Stanningley,
The Laymen's ;Missionary League has given by Mr. H. Ward, Society Steward. At
the evening service at Hough End Church,
issued anexceedingly fine manifesto, in
Mr. Dew had the equally happy task of
which it sets forth the claims of our missionreceiving a handsome service of communion
ary work in Africa and at home. It points
plate, the gift of Mr. J. W. Wilson and Mrs.
out that " a wondrous opportunity unfolds
S. C. Appleyard., of Lends, a brother and
in Africa," and appeals to Primitive Methosister, who were formerly scholars in tbe
dists to seize upon these n.ds which are
Sunday-school.
Mr. John Butler and Mr.
opportunities. Then it sets forth the needs
Dew cordially acknowledged the gift.
in Fernando Poo, Aliwal North. Johannes-
In reply to many iliquiries,we are pleased
to intimate that a gradual although slow improvement is still taking place in the condition of Mrs. Lloyd Page. Since the last inti•
midion she has had to endure very much burg, South Central Africa, Kafue and
pain, the agony being caused largely through Nigeria. It also calls attention to the good
the special process of treatment. The latest work done al, home in such areas as the. Smith
information is, however, quite encouraging to Yorkshire coalfields and other industrial
those who know how seriously painful and centres. It is a great appeal, and shouljl
persistent her affliction has been. With assist- he widely read.
ance she is now able to move about her
home.
Brightness of disposition, with a
Dr. George Eayrs has written a fine
radinnt outlook upon life and the continuous article in the " UnitedsMethoilist " pleading
dawning of an ultimate recovery and a return that the question of Methodist Union should
to the work so dear to her, .e all acting be made a subject of earnest prayer in all the
beneficially upon her.
Both Mrs. and Mr. Methodist Churches. He believes the three
Lloyd l'age desire to thank hosts of Mends Churches have been divinely led in answer
for their sympathy and sustaining messages. it many prayers, and now urges that in this
critical year the Churches should give themOur Connexional solicitors write to us to selves to more earnest aupplicati011 Ihet
make it clear that the provisions in the new each Conference may be wisely guided and
Trustee Act, 1925, limiting the number of all bitterness of feeling swept away.
trustees in the ordinary way to four At not " More prayer than ever before " is Dr.
apply to our chapels or trust properties. Eayrs' plea, and we heartily concur with him.
There is no doubt that by the terms of the " In the clear atmosphere of prayer the way
Act our chapels and trust properties are which the Churches ought to take in this
exempt from the provisions 'mentioned, and crisis will be clearly seen."
it is therefore still in order to increase the
Next Sunday the Plashet-grove Sundaynumber of trustees upon a new appointment
to twenty, or such other number as may be school, London, E., will be celebrating its
allowed by the original trod deed. We are anniversary. Rev. A. E. H. Tucker; of Nor.
grad to have this clear and definite statement, wich, who is too seldom heard outside his
as some question was raised about the matter own ety, will be the special preacher, a
musical service being given in the afternoon
in the recent Conference.
Old friends and scholars will he heartily
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The " Daily Echo " of Northampton last welcomed to this anniversary of their old
Friday gave a very eulogistic report of Mr. school.
J. W. Arnold's election to the position of
Vice•President-designate of Conference and
Under the will of the late Miss M. A.
a delightful sketch of his life. It reads like Frankland, of Great Horton, Bradford. the
hapter .out of Smiles' Self Help.
We Great Horton and Horton Bank Churches
cannot refrain from quoting one paragraph :- have benefited to the extent of £200, the
" His father was the village shoemaker, and legacy being bequeathed to them in equal
when trade as badand the larder empty proportions.
Miss Frankland, who passed
this good father of his thought it no sin away last Christmas, was a member of the
to snare the Squire's rabbits or maybe cap- Great Horton Church for-many years, au
ture a partridge or two to satisfy the hunger Endeavour worker. a devout and regular
worshipper,
and
a member of the young
of his children, and while Abe village slept
the parents cooked, and when the meal was ladies' class in the Sunday-school. She was
ready young James William and his a devoted member of the Flower Committee
brothers and sisters were roused from sleep of the Church, who on Sunday evenings
to come downstairs to partake of what after divine worship visited the homes of
Providence had placed in their way, asking members and friends where there was -sickno questions, but them.lves providing the ness or trouble, imparting grace, comfort and
sauce, viz., hunger." And now he is the strength to many.
head of a large and prosperous busin.s,
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......
respected by all who know him, and generous
Dr. William E.- Dudley; son of Rev. Wil•
in word and deed.
He loves the weekly liam Dudley, of Smethwick, Birmingham, is
rayer
one of the British. Exchange preachers in
s IT:VgaVIciteri?:htTeVntorou7h2 England this Femme, He arrived in this
Church which has done . much for him. country and fulfilled his first preaching enQuiet, unassuming and devoted to our gagement at Westminster Congregational
Church, we heartily congratulate him on his Church on Sunday, June fith, and will eTao
election to this honourable pcisition.
preach at Union
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The designation of Rev. George Armitage
to the Presidency mesas that four ministers (71it'c'h.B=1.117.Salop; Croydon \let's
of the same year, who were at •college Brotherhood. Walpole Way, London ; Elgintogether, have reached the chair—Revs. S.
lace Congregational Church. Glasgow ;
Borten, H. J. Taylor, C. Armstrong and now Streatham Congregational Church. and New
V. Armitage. Never before have four men of Court Congregational Church, Stroud Green.
the same year come to the Presidency.
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Rev. John H. C. Rogers. who has been
We are cony that the old Surrey Chapel. appointed to the Cwm Station, will be
so closely associated with' the names of ordained a Ilighfield•road Chnrch, DonRowland Hill and Newman Hall, has for some caster. on July lst. The service will be conaros been 7orbogu
in
.
gzintornel nowhtatto ducted It Rev. W. Barton. Rev. R. Heppenstall will give the charge to the candidate
flabiMedesecration isZslipperfisiope
x Reef; and Rev. J. Burkitt the address to the
with what are called innocent recreations, church.
and you snon end in debasing violations of
.
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all the old-time Sabbath observances. We are
Mr. Ralph Cocker has just been returned
:glad to learn that our friends of the .new unopposed on the Darwen -Town Council.
'Burr. Chapel are preparing to fight this Mr. Cocker ie e member of one of the olde.st
'trrible menace. We hope all our churches in families in the district, branches of which
iLondon will heartily join in this pretest and have been represented in the oublic lifeof
.Sght. The Christian conscience -is not dead the town for more than a hundred years, his
ht
c;e1L7d'irehFJ'ev."A1?,!ì.:'
re
near relative, Alderman J. Cocker, having
been Mayor of .Darwen five Limes
Mr.
Ralph Cocker has a life-long connection with
Redearth-road Church, and is a man uni•
vernally esteemed.
Rev. Jones Blayney has been heartily congratulated by his own circuit on hie fifty
years' ministry. He has attained his jubilee
in excellent health, with undiminished power
as a preacher, and the love of myriads to
whom his ministry has been a ',leasing.. He
has spent sixteen years on three contiguous
circuits and enjoyed a pleasing popularity on
each.
For many months the Methodists of Ludlow
and District have looked forward with greet
ea gerness and expectation to the visit of Rev.
Dinsdale T. Young, D.D., to the Old-street
Church. Long before the appointed time of
the afternoon service the people gathered
Dom ell parts of the county and beyond.
The commodious building was well filled. As
the doctor entered the pulpit the congrega.
Lion Tose spontaneously and sang " All hail the
power of Jesu's Name,'• to the tune
Diadem." The singing of this hymn prepared the atmosphere for what proved to be
a great service. Dr. Young preached an able
sermon from I Thess. v. 10, and it the
evening gave his popular lecture on " Old
Mr. Honest."
A correspondent who is a great reader of
missionary literature wriRs expressing the
hope that a biography of the late Rev. R.
Bauhaus will speedily It written and issued
to our people. It would certainly be unfortunate if Mr. Banham's devoted and successful missionary life were allowed to pass
without some permanent record ; he deserves
a place in our missionary literature.
' s
Church Gresley MOe Voice Choir, which
has fifty prizes to its credit, is giving concerts
throughout the district in aid of the Miners'
Distress Fund, and already his done exceed.
ins well. This choir, consisting largely of
ehres; .s.
sai,
fo thes:t flk.wentinues, venture
rz
Diplomas of honour have been presented by
the P.M. Sunday-school Union to eight of the
teachers on Sennett. Circuit. Five of thi
teachers were from Carthorpe.
Mr. W.
Emerson 38 years, Mr. J. Davey 36 years, Mr.
F. Buttrick 30 years. Mr. A. Heerlen 31
years, Mr. L. Laister 26 years, Councillor J.
Phillip.. of Whilgift Society, had put in
45 years, Mr. W. Bramman, of Swinefl.t, 44
years. The veteran, Mr. J. W. Mason,
resides. at
Reedness
and . has
total of 60 years to his credit.
The
quarterly meeting decided to make a special
A beautifully ilbtmfrecognition of this.
nuted leger of congratelation, the work of
Mr. W. H. Clearing, was presented to Mr.
Mason at a public meeting, held onJune.16111.
The presentation was gracefully made by
Mrs. J. Pinder, and Council!. Phillipson
presided over a most enthusiastic meeting.
Mr. C. Will, of Goole, Mr. W. Bremman, of
Swinefleet, and the circuit minister gave
addresses of enpreeiation of Mr. Mason's
worth and work.
24, 1926
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JUNE
579
THE METHODIST LEADER.
24, 1926
Services & Preachers.
HARROGATE, Dragon Farad C
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" Manners are the happy way of doing
things," writes Rev. John Moore, M A ,
B.D., in the June issue of " Greet Thoughts."
A great unhappiness gnaws like en appetite
at the vitals of modern society. Sign manual
that we have not discovered this happy way."
A long interview with "Rev. W. J. Dawson,
D.D., of New Jersey, follows, in which the
well-known preacher and author gives his
views on his impression of England eller
twenty years' absence, the church attendance
on this and the other side of the Atlantic, and
finally an account of his literary work.
Lelia: and Gen.: Experaaikrs,lk
RETFORD .•. NOTTS.
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380
THE METHODIST LEADER.
IN MEMORIAM. .
Mr. Thomas KettJewell.
Carlisle-terrace Church, Goole, has sustained a severe loss in the home-going of Mr.
T. Kettlewell after fourweeks' illness. Ho
attended three services on Sunday, May 9LII,
and was Laken ill the next morning.
Mr.
Kettlewell was an original trustee of the
chord:, and for seventeen years secretary of
the trust. For over 50 years he was a most
cceptoble local preacher, school teacher and
lass leader. He served long terms'as society
and circuit steward, and represented his en- cult at Synods and the district at Confer•
Ile had a radiant personality, an intelligent mind, a discerning spirit and we
miss the devotion of a great soul. The Revs.
W. Turner, F. G. Starling and G. Richardson
conducted the interment service, which w.
largely attended, and his remains were borne
to rest by brethren with whom he had shared
Christian fellowship and service for ma,
years. A memorial service was held on Sun•
clay, when Rev. W. Turner paid a fine
tribute to his memory.
c
Mr. W. Harper.
The Tadcaster Circuit has lost, its oldest
official in the death of Mr. Wm. Harper at
the age of 86. He was born at Riceoll, and
in his 'teens joined the church. Removing
to Appleton Roebuck, he became a local
, preacher, an office which he filled with dis:Unction for 62 years. For a long period the
services at Appleton Roebuck were held at
our friend's house, and when they were discontinued, 38 years ago, he and his wife
transferred their membership to our Tacl•
caster Church. As Appleton Roebuck is six
miles from Tadeaster Mr. and Mrs. Harper
worshipped with the Wesleyans in the village
but nothing could induce Stern to sever their
connection with Primitive Methodism. Mr.
Harper was a fine example of loyalty, service
and generosity.
Mr. Leslie Havre.
A large circle of friends throughout our
Church will learn with sincere regret of the
loss sustained by Mr. and Mrs. James Havre
of the Leighton Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Their son Leslie, of the S.S. " Newborough,"
was accidentally drowned in Montreal Har•
hour op the 20th ult. From boyhood he was
attached Lo our Sunday School, and had the
line record of having never missed on attendance for a period of ten years. He was one
of the original band of youths at the formation of our Boys' Life Brigade and retained
his connection with the Company until the
time of his death. The interment took place
in the Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal,
conducted by Rev. T. B. Jenkins (Anglican),
Miss Molly Burt, Mr. John Burt, and Mr.
D. II. Collins, friends in Montreal, represented the relatives. On Thursday, June 17th,
in the Leighton Church, Newcastle, on
impressive memorial service was conducted by
Revs. T. Robson and
Davies.
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Mrs. R. C. Lattlmer.
The church of Nenthead, Alston Circuit,
has suffered a great loss in the passing of.
Mrs. R. C. Lattimer—wife of Mr. R.. C.
Lattimer, the respected circuit steward. Mrs.
Lattimer will be greatly missed by her
Church, as she was 0 great .d beautiful soul,
always ready with loving practical help to
those in trouble or distress. She had that
wonderful gift of drawing the very best, from
those with whom she came in contact. Young
people always realised they had a great
hooded friend in Mrs. Lattimer. She loved
her Church—its interests were her interests—
indeed she possessed, in a marked degree, the
winsomeness of true saintliness. Ministers
from all parts of the connexion have shared
the generous hospitality of the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Latimer, and will cherish fragrant
memories of happy hours spent in their
company. Much sympathy goes out to Mr.
Latimer and the bereaved family.
Mrs. Ann Rush.
Many friends will learn with regret of the
passing of Mrs. Ann Rush, widow of the late
Robert Rush, who, passed to the Homeland
June 7th, aged eighty-one years. She has
been loved for many years in the circle of
her friends and ministers, and will be greatly
missed, having been a member of the Bethel
Church for fifty years. Her personality was
a radiant one, and wherever she went she
carried an atmosphere of love and good will.
She was an ardent missionary collector,
having had one box for forty years, raising
nearly £300. She had served as class
leader, vice-president of the Rotherham
W.M.F. and president of the II.W.T.A. The
funeral service, held in the Bethel Church,
was conducted by Revs. W. A. R. Collins,
T. W. Bevan and J. A. West. The bearers
were old boys of the church, who called her
their "mother." The committal service at
the Ihiugheoad Cemetery was conducted by
ltev. W. A. It. Collins.
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"TALKS ON THE GREAT PYRAMID"
Booklet No.3—" Pyramid Prophecy and Current Events."
"The Pyramids and the 'Ecolc of the Dead' reproduce thescone original. the one in
words, the other in stone." This statement was nude by she late
r Gaston Mouser.,
Director-General of Antiquities in Egypt, in relation to the thesis of an eminent Oxford
scholar—Mr. Marsharn Adams.
"In truth," says Marsham Adorns. "the Great Pyramid Is the House of a Tomb; but it
is not a closed but an open tomb. It i, the lonb, not of a man, but of a god ; not of the
dead. but of the risen. It is the tomb of the divine Osiris, whose birth on earth. descent into
the undencorld, victory over the wood Ape, resurrection and judgment of the dead were
the most pre:mineral features of the creed of Egypt. and in unison with whom the WY
.•
departed achif.oed the oath of illumination , and paiud in safdy the divine
cm yesterday, says Osiris, 'nth, Light of the Second Birth, the Mydery of the Soul"
The Great Pyramid's Scientific Revelation 6y it. antronomicel and physical pniperties
exposes the later Egygtian perversion of early Egyptian and Pyramid Messianion and the
substitution of Osirie for-the Messiah, and witnesses unto the Work Divinity end Aeon.
iog Sacrifice of our Lard bolo Christ, "by whom e/1 thing. were created."
day" has arrived and The Great Pyramid," A Witness
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In that
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Mrs. E. F. M. Cole.
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The funeral of Mrs. Cole look place at
Only Selected Seville Oranges and
Masco. amidst many tokens of respect and
ympathy.
active life in combination
Refined Sugar, but so skilfully blenwith that of her husband (Rev' E. S. Cole),
ded as to preserve the valuable tonic
during their ministry on (Mascot° Station,
properties of the fruit.
Your Olde
had endeared her to the hearts of all who
English Marmalade . . . . makes
knew her. Rev. S. J. Baker (Wesleyan)
conducted the service, assisted by Rev. E.
breakfast worth while," writes a user.
:Moreton (United Methodist), other ministers,
present being Revs. H. Royston (Baptist),
II. T. Anglin (Consgregational), D. J.
CHIVERS' CANNED RASPBERRIES
Hughes (curate, Amington Church).
The
service was a most impressive one.
Rev.
'BRITISH GOODS ARE BEST/
S. J. Baker appealed to the large congrega•
lion gathered to make this occasion a time
of consecration to the service of God. Miss
Grace Ward presided at the organ and played
as the mourners and congregation retired " 0
Rest in the Lord." Rev. E. S. Cole, who is
leaving shortly for Pontefract Circuit, will
take with him the best wishes and earnest
for much blessing in his new sphere
IN
of labour of his many friends throughout the
District,
Calorie Works,
Mrs, Brown. By the passing of Mrs. Brown (affectionately known among us 00 "aces Mrs.
Brown ") our Paisley Church has lost a
staunch adherent and a devoted worker, who
for half a century filled a unique place in its
ranks. Left a widow long years ago, in , TELErnowe:
EST. 11170.
feeble health, without material rosourcas and NE %WAS r. 48.
with two tiny, frail girls to bring up, she
bravely fined her clouded future. With her
meagre and hard-won earnings she managed
to rear her children, and by precept and
example trained them in the love of God and
the service of the Church.
Despite her
n'tat'
, •I po rod a wealth of service
the church,and won the regard of all.
Her and came suddenly in the Infirmary, to
which she was removed on the Saturday,
and next day her beautiful soul found the
Evidence of the esteem in
fi I
la
which she was held was afforded 'SC the
funeral service in the church. The lost rites
we
were performed of Johnstone Cemetery by
Rev. A. Wilkes, who paid tribute to her
work and worth the following Sabbath.
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BOOKS RECEIVED.
Pickering and Inglis.—"Given in Exchange,"
by Grace Pettman, 2s.; "The Quest of
three," by h. E. Enock, Is. 3d.
Arthur II. Stockwell.—" Songs of l'raiso,"
by E. P. Cotton, 3s. 6d.
Martin Hopkinson and Co.—,The Little
Brown Company," an anthology, by
Louis Vincent, 5s.
W. Hoffer and Sons.—" The Abbot of Kirk
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Student Chriatian Moovement.—" Mysticism
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Assisi," by J. 0. Dobson, B.A., Zs. 6d.;
" Christian Education in the Church,"
by P. T. Thomson, M.A., 1s.
Sedhill.— Meadvale Church has suffered
evens I ss by the death of Miss Annie Ris•
bridge!, who has been society steward and
school superintendent. She has ..been
Christian heroine in humble life, most loyal
and self-denying. Abounding in service, a
true helper to theminister and ever seeking
the best interests of the society and the circuit. By scores of young people her memory
will be cherished.
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Sunday School Lesion.
Mr. John Lewis.
Mount-pleasant Church, Brierley Hill Cir.
enit, has lost one of its most devoted
workers in the death, at the age of seventy.
five, of Mr. John Lewis. Converted as
youth, he became a preacher, and for nearly
ratty years continued this work, travelling
untold miles to proclaim the great facie of
the Gospel. He spent some time in Lichfield Circuit, where he was the moving spirit
in the erection of Norton East Chapel. For
• period he was lay missionary in the Burr
Circuit, under the direction of 11.4.
,Dudley. A man of sincere Christian char.
meter, he truly loved his Church. The
funeral service was cooducted by Rev.
W. B. Cheshire, Rev. J. B. Bissell giving
an address and Rev. J. Dudley offering
W.
Racer
circuit.
391
THE METHODIST LEADER.
IN MEMORIAM.
11! SW
roithaTe're.seM, the
Mr. Ftichard Knaggs.
After much suffering Mr. Richard Knaggs
entered the higher life on Tuesday, June
0th, at the advanced age of eighty.six years.
pis passing has created a deeply felt loss
m our Pocklington Church and Circuit,
where his membership extended over sixty
at
Curt". katlidP'cfckil7ngrnn,'
IONvntepassionately the ministries of the sanctuary, and
revelled in camp meeting and other openair services. In early days he walked hun•
dreds of miles to declare to the people "the
unsearchable riches of Christ." And what
he preached he lived; religion was the
supreme reality in his experience. He was
powerful in faith and radiantin goodness.
Many loday rise up and call him "blessed."
An impressive funeral service was held in
the Pocklington Church prior to the interment in the local cemetery, when Rev. W.
Leech paid grateful tribute to the sainted
memory of our beloved brother.
Mrs. Susan Gordon.
'lb. Tranent Society has by the passing
of Mrs. Susan Cordon lost a valued member
and worker. In a small society everyone
counts, and she was among the most active.
Her husband, Mr. Walter Gordon, is the
seniorsociety steward, and she ably
seconde d his efforts. Harvest festivals,
church anniversaries, etc., were considered
incomplete unless she was there. During her
illness, which has gradually become more
scale in the last three months, she has
manifested wonderful patience and trust,
and though she knew the end was near there
was no murmur nor complaint, for she knew
al. that she would be with Christ, which
is far better. Her husband and three children, the eldest, Helen, being a Sundayschool teacher and Endeavourer secretary,
deeply mourn her loss.
Mrs. Gately Danuns,
In the passing of the late Mrs. Gately
Damns, Downham Market Church has lost
one of its oldeit and most devoted members. She held an unbroken membership of
sixty years when on May 20th she answered
the call to "come up higher." Her closing
hours of life were peaceful and happy.
Near the end she stud t "I am having a
info
heavenly
e was, with her
hatband, caretaker of the church. At the
service in the chapel Rev. R. Holman testified to her long and loyal services. Never
was a sanctuary better cared for, and she
trained her children to reverence the House
of Prayer.
All our ministers and their
families found in her and her husband true
friends. A large company followed. Her
mortal remains were interred on Whit-Monday beside those of her life partner in
Downham Cemetery.
V;T■Wcri
Mr. Francis Baldwin Fry.
Mr. F. B. Fry, of Guiseley, passed sway
on June 7th at the age of sixty-six. As a
youth in his teens he helped to prepare
for the building of our Guiseley Church,
and wilco that time he has rendered censecrated :service to the church and schooi.
For more than thirty years he was .shoal
superintendent and one of the founders and
leader of the Young People's Class for the
same period. His passing means a great loss
to our Guiseley Society.
Some years ago
honour came to him by being elected as
delegate to Conference, but his greatest
reward was the love and affection shown to
him by thole he served. Rev. 0. H. Ran.
dell conducted the funeral service at Guisefey Cemetery, and in an address spoke of
the great worth and work of 15.r. Fry.
There was a full choir in attendance, under
the direction of Mr. W. G. Boocock, with
11r. Reynard Lee at the organ.
Wyniondham.—The .h.1 anniversary
...vie. at For.. Peter were conducted by
Mr. J. Reeder, of North Lopham. The
services tame very well attended. The choir,
under the direction of Mr. F. Humphreys,
rendered excellent service, while Rev. E.
Ferriday presided at the organ. Income for
the day £11 6s.
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THROUGH WILDERNESS PERILS.
Enod. iv. 92 to :vi. 15, Evil. 1-15.
July 4th.
By FRANCIS H. SHIMMIN.
THE
Comm TRAVELLED.-IL it Unterroute the Israelites took on their
journey, as the stopping-places named
have not been definitely identified. It is
clear, however, that the country travelled
was thinly populated and unfertile.
There were oases and large areas capable
of supporting flocks and herds, but the
narrative implies a land where water was
not plentiful and food supplies' were
scanty. The line of march would be determined by the places where water and
pasturage could be found. Probably they
followed one of the recognised trade
routes which traversed the peninsula.
Progress would be slow on account of the
presence of the women and children and
the necessity of taking their cattle and all
their equipment along with them.
During this period of their history the
Israelites seem to have lived much as the
nomad peoples of the East do to-day.
THE PERU.. ENCOUrrrear.-The Israelites
soon discovered that liberty is won and
maintained at considerable cost. The
danger most dreaded by travellers in
desert country is thirst, and from this
they suffered. Al Marsh the water was
biller and unfit to drink (ay. 23). This
was remedied by putting into it a tree,
which had the effect of sweetening it.
Later, at Meribah, when once more
afflicted by thirst, Moses, instructed by
God, found water by smiting the rock
with his rod (xvii. 5-7).
With the peril of thirst went that of
famine. The difficulty created by the
food shortage on one occasion was toot by
a flight of quails, which alighted near the
These birds migrate
lamp (xli. 13).
northward in the spring in huge flocks,
returning southward in the autumn. It
was in the spring migration that they
supplied food for the Israelites. They 11)
mostly at night, and, not being strong on
the wing, come to the ground after a long
flight, in an exhausted condition, which
makes their capture easy. The Israelites
were also fed by manna, a food found
when the morning dew cleared away. The
name literally means " What is it?'" and
expresses -the curiosity and surprise of
the people on finding it. Certain shrubs
exude a whitish edible substance which
in tome respects answers Lo the description given of the manna (x‘i. 31). There
are, however, several marked differences,
and it is doubtful whether this substance
is ever found in such quantities ns would
have been necessary to feed the host of
Israel, or over a period of time as long as
that named.
A third peril came from attack by the
Amalekites (xvii. 8). These were a native
Bedouin people, who had been harassing
Ile Israelites on their march, and who,
no doubt, challenged their right to the
wells and pasturage of the country. In
the battle that followed the Amalekites
were defeated, .Joshua acting as the commander of Israel, and Moses holding aloft
his rod in sight of the army as a sign that
they should conquer by the power of God
(xvii. 8-13).
Toe LIMO,. Taconr.—These wilderness
experiences played an important part in
the education of the Israelites. By them
their sense of dependence on God and
their trust in Him were intensified. Even
if we believe the provision made for their
needs was natural, the timeliness of it was
providential and spoke of His constant
care. They were taught self-reliance also,
and resourcefulness, and gifts of leadership were developed in overcoming difficulty and facing danger. The many
duties to be done would tench their
mutual dependence and foster a communal spirit. Sojourn in a strange land
and atMck by hostile tribesmen would
make theih realise their own nationality
and independence. All this was valuable
preparation for their great mission as a
nation in later limes.
It is equally true of all people that God
cares for them, that they are finally dependeM on Ilirn for the supply of their
needs, that He guides those who are
willing to be led by Him, and that He
uses all circumstances to fulfil His par.
poses concerning them.
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World-Famous Masterpiece
The Treasure
of Heaven
Tricked!
In a new book for young people there
is a story of a Newfoundland dog which
followed its master into a picture show.
One picture showed the capsizing of a
ship's boat, with the sailors struggling ill
the water. To the surprise and amusement of everybody the big Newfoundland
dog rushed at the picture with the
evident intention of saving the lives of Lhe
sailors, The dog Was deceived, and you
can't really blame the dog. Often men
and women are tricked into doing foolish
or hurtful things; they are deceived by
appearances. How many a boy has
thought. that the easy way of getting
through life toot the best way I I have
read about a gentleman who was very
much interested in a certain boy. He
wattled to help him, to he asked his
gardener to take him into the gardens and
leach him gardening. Some time after
the gentleman asked the gardener how
his young friend was getting on. " Oh,
he's getting on," said the gardener,
pointing to him at some distance, " there
he is at his favourite job, and it suits him
exactly—chasing the snails elf the path."
The boy was lazy and wouldn't try to
learn gardening. Some day he would
discover he had been tricked, that it
would have been better for him if he had
given his mind and his hands to learning the art and craft of gardening—one of
the fittest employments in the world.
A few (lays ago I read of some men who
bad been out catching wild birds. They
came into the city with a cage full of
small birds, linnets and others. It was
said that most of the birds were parent
birds, and had been caught while seeking food for their young. Men had set
traps and laid down nets, and the birds,
thinking they would get food for their
little ones in the nest, had been tricked
and caught. And it might he that many
a nest of little birds would die of hunger
because neither father nor mother
returned. In the laws given to the Jews
long ago there wog one about nests and
mother-birds. If a man caught an old
bird at nesting-time he was to let it go.
Even the birds must have a good chance
to live, for they are loved by God and
have their work to do. In gardens and In
fields they ore true friends Lo us.
There are traps and snares for boys and
girls as well as for birds. In some schools
and in most workshops there are persons
who try to induce boys and girls to
gamble. They say that if you put only
threepence on a race or in a sweepstake
you may win ever so much money. If
you yield to the temptation you will soon
find out that you have been tricked. For
in this game both the winners and losers
are tricked. If one gains money he loses
something from his soul far more precious
than all the money in the world. In
some countries there are many birds far
more beautiful than any we have in
England. Our birds are mostly plain and
drab in appearance, but there are no
finer songsters in the world than ours.
As the souring lark pours out its joyous
song it is as if music were being rained
on the world. I was told of a man who
wanted a canary which would be pretty
and a good ;tinger. He found that the
best singer amongst forty birds was the
least beautiful in appearance, and because
he wanted sweetest music he soon made
his choice. He learned not to judge a
canary by its feathers. Be sure that the
way of honest toil, speaking the truth,
doing kind deeds, praying every day to
God for help and guidance, is the way of
wisdom and safety.
Ore STOPY.—A Boy's Ignorance.—
Teacher: " Why weren't you at school
yesterday, Tommy? " Tommy: "Please,
teacher. I had the toothache." Teacher:
" Olt, yes. And is the tooth aching still."
Tommy "I don't know, leacher; the
dentist's gel it."
You may join the Guild at any time.
Send your full name, age and address,
with a penny stamp for each badge
required and a three-halfpenny stamp for
return postage. Address your letter to
Rev. Arthur Jubb, 03, Mere - road,
Leicester.
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
Endeavour Topic.
European Endeavour.
Acts set. 6-32.
dune 27th.
By Rev. A. E. H. TUCKER.
IL needed only seven years for the
movement originating in
Portland, Maine, in 1881, to reach
Europe. Plactically all the countries are
included in it, and most of these have
their own national organisations which
are united in the European union, the
11C. Convention of which takes place in
July, 1927, at Budapest. The war seriously
cl?sturbed but did eel destroy this high
fellowship, and just as British and Dutch
Endeavourers inet in Capetown a few
months after the close of the South
'African conflict and sang in a common
tune, albeit in different language, "Blest
he the tie that binds us," so, in effect, is
being repealed in Europe the same reconciliation. The story of Bee first coming of
the Gospel to Europe makes stirring appeal. A strange inward compulsion
directed Paul and his companions to the
'Asiatic coast, where came the vision of
Macedonian need. The regions beyond
ever held fascination for the tireless, adyenturous spirit of the Apostle. His
thought of heathen depravity and unsatisfying religion, of profane art and onspiritual philosophy, kindled the desire to
publish the Name which alone stood for
salvation and satisfaction. With true heperialism he surveyed the world as the
domain of his Master, and to this end he
seas prepared to burn out his life in one
fervid rush of energetic witness with its
hard travel and no less necessary travail.
lie carried the secret of new life .d being
to the people.
Europe to-clay presents its challenge.
In a decade the map has been changed.
Kingdoms have gone, nations have been
reborn and are struggling to find them.
selves. The legacy of hatred and destruction consequent upon the most terrible
strife is not yet spent, and hopes intensely
•national have yet to he realised. The
;years are big with change and possibility. Fascism and Bolshevism, Monarchism and Republicanism still contend.
Painfully and wearily is being attempted
the rebuilding of industry and commerce.
The one-time wealthy are dispossessed,
the poor are poorer; while some few have
benefited their material holdings, the
Old dismajority share in desolation.
tinctions in society—always artificial—are
obliterated, but equilibrium remains to
is eel deed, lofty
be estahllshed.
purposes do eel prevail. To this need the
Endeavour Movement has a response. IL
is a movement of young people towards
high ideals. If the older generation is
responsible for the dissect pest, they have
the future in their power, and the dreams
of to-day become the accomplishments of
the morrow.
Here, then, we have a vast army of the
young and fervent recognising a loyalty
to one spiritual purpose which sublimates
or displaces all other loyalties, whether of
home, church, denomination, country.
They speak in divers tongues, yet express
a religious nature—which dethrones
human nature—in the same fashion.
,Christ is to be all in all, and each in his
own Wit), contributes to this glorious end
in the happy comradeship which is inter'national and interdenominational. And
in this unity of service there is peace.
19
Golden Wedding.
The golden wedding of Mr. J. Draper
laid Mrs. Draper was celebrated in the
Board Room of the Hospital at South
Mimms on Saturday, June 12th, when
about forty guests were delightfully entertained to a sumptuous spread. A large
wedding cake had greetings upon it and
the figures 1876-1926. It was a very
happy party. Rev. W. H. Wright, who
has known the happy pair for twentythree years, moved the toast to the bride
and bridegroom in a choicely worded
motion. Rev. Richardson, of Smith
Minims, the Clerk to the Hospital, and the
steward supported in a most pleasing
manner. A beautiful response from Lhe
bride and bridegroom gave a charming
finish to a memorable gathering. Mr. and
Mrs. Draper are held in high esteem in
their position at the Hospital, and received many valuable presents frorn. the
Malt and the doctors, who expressed a
desire that the couple may live to celebrate
(heir diamond wedding,
IN MEMORIAM.
Mr. William Campbell.
After a protracted illness, Mr. William
Campbell, of Shotley Bridge, passed to the
Homeland on June 5th, and was buried in
Benfieldside Cemetery. For over fifty years
Mr. Campbell was a member of our church,
and was for forty•six years a local preacher.
He was greatly loved in Liverpool, Bootle and
Sunderland, in each of which places he had
given of his best.
He was a preacher and
leader of great personal charm, and was especially beloved by all young folk. The poor
ever found in him a gracious friend, and the
little children loved him dearly. Its radiated
a happy religious influence everywhere, and
was generous to all good causes. Among
other bequests he left £100 to the Orphanages
of the Church. Before the committal a
public service was held in the Blackline
Chapel conducted by Revs. Walter Duffield
and H. A. Davison. At the grave the
cortege was attended by brethren of the
Masonic Lodges of Sunderland and Blackline
and their service was conducted by Bre,
Cherratt, P.M.
Miss Louisa Holman.
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mr. and
Mrs. Holman, of Market Weighton, in the
loss of their only child Louisa, who passed to
the Homeland on May 25th at the age of
twenty-four years. As a girl she had a fine
scholastic career, passing brilliantly through
schools in Leeds and Beverley. At the age of
twenty she left college and entered a sanatorium, and the past four years have been one
long, heroic combat with an incurable disease.
The past two years have been spent in her
own from
where all that lovingparents
pents or
medical skill
ill could devise tees been done,
without avail. The interment took place on
Saturday, May 2511.h, when an impressive
service was held in the Market Weighton
Church by Revs. W. Leech, of Pockington,
and G. W..Burgin. The large assembly testi•
lied to the radius of her influence and the high
regard for her family. The Christian Endeavourers and the choir were present. A
memorial service was held on the Sunday.
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Bristol.—Successful school anniversary
services have been held at Essex•streel. Rev.
C. J. Nash preached in the morning. Dr.
T. B. Dixon presided in the afternoon, when
an address was gives by Rev. J. T. Mildon.
Rev. A. Heigh preached in the evening.
School report encouraging as given by Mr.
A. E. Jeffs. On Monday evening Mr. J.
Bessant presided and See. W. Sergeant gave
the address. The minister thanked Mr. J.
Knight for training children in the mosicel
part, and Mrs. Pymm and Miss G. Thompson,
ho taught their recitations. The choir also
id well.
Covent, Pica—Successful school anniversary services were held at Ford.street on
Sunday, when Rev. F. Cullen preached highly
appreciated sermons. The children sang very
sweetly under the conductorship of Mr.
Clarke. The teachers and officers have
recently had the school renovated and redecorated, and the Sunday.school is bearing
all the cost. Financial result, over £63—£12
above last year.
Hneeld—A marble Wes memorial tablet
WRSu nveiled at Chase Side on Sunday last,
when a large congregation assembled., Rev.
W. Essay preached an impressive sermon
from Exod. xii., verse 26, and also gave a
sketch of each of the six boys who from
church and school had made the supreme
sacrifice. Mrs. Key unveiled the tablet. The
choir rendered appropriate music. Mrs. EL L.
George sent an appreciative letter. The boys'
mimosa are Fred Cannon, Gordon Robinson,
George D. Welker, Fred G. Fleet, Edwd. A.
Moggs and Edwd. Phipps. At the close of
the meeting a collection for the Millers Relief
Fund was takes.
services were held on
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A number of friends teem the neighgouring
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a fine musical programme. There was a layge
Chairman, Mr. Ernest Thorne.
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24, 1926
held a joint meeting in the Quay schoolroom
on Friday. Mrs. Gray presided, accompanied
by Mrs. Robinson. The young people pro.
vided a splendid entertainment, and Rev.
F. H. Edwards gave an inspiring address.
Refreshments were served by the ladies and
a collection Laken for the missionary cause.
Burnopfteld.—The monthly meeting was
held at Afarley Hill.
Mrs. Soulsby pm.
sided, supported by Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs.
Bl.kmore read the letter.
Miss Morton
gave a r.ilation and Mrs. Rowell served
well as soloist. Mrs. Steels (wife of the
Wesleyan minister) gave a very helpful
Marley Ifdl ladies provided a
address.
splendid tea. Proceeds £4 10s.
Derbv.—A fine 'meeting was held in the
Littleover Church. Mr. Cyril Adams presided, and a charming address was given by
Rev. H. L. Bleby, Vicar of St. Augustine s,
Derby (formerly a missionary in Japan).
Tea was given by Airs. Nash, the president.
Ice cream provided by Mrs. M. Hodgkins.
A tennis tournament prorealised £1 6s.
duced £1. A stall of fancy articles was
well pitronised, and the total proceeds realised £15 15,
Ebbw Yale.—Meeting held at Cwm; president, Mrs. Brunskill. A large company was
present, in spite of the industrial difficulties.
Mrs. James gave an interesting address re.
calling her five years' experience in India.
Miss Jones rendered the solos end Mrs. C.
Williams read the missionary leter. T. was
provided by the Csvm ladies, and thanks
expressed for excellent arrangements.
Goole.—Auxiliary meeting held at Carlisle-terrace, Airs. H. Smith presiding. Rev.
F. 0. Starling gave a very instructive
address. Airs. H. D. Moore w. the soloist
and Mrs. W. Jackson, L.R.A.M., accompanist.
Airs. Clarkson and Mrs. Horsley
also took part. The tea, kindly given by
the Carlisle-terrace ladies, realised £2.
Great Yarmouth. —Mrs. F. J. W. Salmn presided at Temble Church, when a
very helpful address was given by Rev.
Hawkins illapti,t). Interesting letters from
Aliss Leggett were read by Min Noble slid
Mrs. Harbord. A solo was effectively renTea was kindly
dered by Airs. Watson.
given by Mrs. Moll.
Great Yarmouth.—The Auxiliary met at
Beccles-road, Gorleston, on Thursday, when
the address was given by Mrs. Chase. At
the " Women's Own " on Monday the members presented s silver-plated hot-water jug
to Mrs. Glassily in apprecialiou of two years
rvices as president.
Mrs. James Senr. ,
made the pr.entation in fitting terms. Rev.
T. Glassily gave an address on " Prayer and
Care" and also sang a solo. The weekly
collection box was opened and £5 4s. handed
to the treasurer.
lleekmondwike.—A garden party was
arranged for last, Saturday, but, owing to the
heavy thunderstorm the friends met in the
Dewsbury Moor Schoolroom. Over 150 sat
down to tea, and in the evening a splendid
cncert,
was given by the Hightown Choir,
o
un der the presidency of Rev. J. Brace Evans.
A resolution of sympathy with the secretary
(Mrs. H. Sutcliffe) in her serious illness was
paved. Net proceeds, £9 Is. 0d.
XimberleF.—Meeting held at Beauvale,
and addressed by Rev. M. H. Bainton.
Airs. S. Ball was the soloist. This branch
line lost quite a number of its members by
death in a short Lime.
Liehlteld.—The June meeting was held in
the Walsall Wood Church. There was a good
attendance. Mrs. Dale presided, supported
by Revs. E. Allport and J. W. Scott. Solos
were beautifully rendered by Miss Evelyn
Edwards. Mr. II. Street was the accompanist.
Allport read the missionary letter. The
addrers by Mrs. C. P. Groves on " The
Influence of the African Women on the Life
of the African Man" was very fine indeed
and much appreciated. Rev. E. Allport expressed the thanks of the meeting to Mrs.
C. P. Grey., Miss E. Edwards and Mr. R.
Street for their excellent services. T. was
generously provided by the Walsall Wood
ladies. Financial results, £5 10s.
Lincoln.—Our monthly meeting was held
aL Rasen•lane, Mm. Howden presiding. Rev.
Al, Cleland - gave a most interesting address.
Mrs. Overton read the missionary letter, and
a solo was beautifully rendered by Mrs.
rtEriest;T:::tdre:. wgetiVIPie=r4
took part in this meeting.
by
neading.—The meeting of the Auxiliary
was held at Pangbourne, when Mrs. E. Sherwoodpresided over a most successful
gathering.. Rev. H. Ogden by his inspiring
address made one realise one's responsibilities
to the natives of Africa. Mr. Bishop gave a
tierriBls:r:andd tliVrtnianiirry nl 141.,1r.
Carter acted as organist. Collection £1 fki.'s
Shipley.—Rev. F. T. Smith presided at the
ied
Rev.
A.
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most helpful address. The soloist was Mrs.
Ned Thorpe (Bradford). Mr. Seth Heaton
i ssionary
retTeTPZI:tar b;ble-1=3LarTh
y.° m
letter expressions of sympathy were passed
with Mr. John Clough and his daughter in
the loss they have sustained by the death of
383
THE METHODIST LEADER
Mrs. Clough. Mrs. Clough VOW. cue of the
most enthusiastic workers of the Auxiliary.
Tea was provided by the ladies at the close
of the meeting.
Wakefield First—The meeting at Out•
wood was presided over by Mrs. Winter
burn, Miss Raynor being the speaker and
Mrs. Ackroyd soloist. Mesdames Bagnall
and H. Gleghorn also took part. Tea was
kindly provided by the Outwood ladies.
Waterhoneee.—The June meeting was
held at Quebec Church, Mrs. Maycock presiding.
A very Interesting address was
given by Sister Miriam.
The missionary
letter was read by the secretary. Tea was
provided by the ladies of the church.
York Branoh.—The meeting held at the
Victoria Bar Church on Monday was presided
over by Mrs. Sargent. Rev. E. Scam.°
Potts gave a most inspiring address The missionary letter was read by Mrs. Baldwin. Tea
was served and a collection of £1 Is. 6d.
taken. The missionary basket realised 12s.
Quarterly Meetings.
meeting, 'Ott
eenmd::::1,7-T.heee.
site for the new chapel at Cressbrook had
been purchased.
Words of affection and
esteem were spoken of the work of Rev.
H. Land, who retirres on auperannuation.
Rev. J. Hancock, Messrs. L. Morton and A.
Slack, circuit stewards, and B. H. Lomas
and T. W. Tiplady all expressed thanks of
circuit for eight years' faithful ministry.
Rev. H. Land briefly replied. The circuit
gathering
tiliZIeLtIlmcler:21;io!evesit'r:
was inspiring and uplifting. Tea generously
given by Tideswell Society. Public meeting
in the evening. Crowded church. Mr. A.
Slack presided. Rev. J. Bradbury lectured
on "The Challenge of Spiritualism." Pro•
reeds for Cressbrook New- Building Fund
amounted to £28,
Peterb
First. — The quarterly
meeting was held at Newborough. In the
evening a special service was held, when
presentations were made to Alessrs. J. Sanderson and L. Lawson in recognition of the
long and valued service rendered as local
preachers for over fifty years, the former
receiving an illuminated address and the
latter an armchair. Words of appreciation
were spoken by Messrs. R. Sharpe and W.
Stacey, and the presentations were made by
Rev. E." J. H.cox on behalf of the circuit.
Special mention was also trade of the splendid
services of Mr. Sanderson at Deeping St.
James, where thirty years ago the prssent
chapel and school premises were erected
through his initiative. He has served the
cause as treasurer ever since and has had
the joy of paying off the debt, the last £30
of which he contributed himself. In this
.me meeting two young men—Messrs. H. W.
Adcock and R. Hill—were ordained as
preachers. After relating their Christian experience and call to the work, the charge was
given by Rev. E. J. Hancox, and the address
to the church by Mr. G. Jones. Mr. C. H.
Walker, circuit steward, presented each
candidate with a complete copy of Bishop
Ellicott's commentary. The chapel was
packed for the occasion, people cooling from
all parts of the circuit.
South Yorks. Miestion.—In the preacher,
meeting the death of two of our respected
brethren was reported—'.11x. T. Stacey, a
veteran of 84 years. who had lived all ha
life at Fishlake, had won the esteem of the
whole village as well as 'of the mission, and
Mr. W. Fletcher, of Stainforth. Messrs. A.
Cockayne, B. Sykes and W. H. Holden weie
placed on trial and Mr. W. A. Croft was
given a " note " for next quarter. Delegates
were appointed to the Young People's District Synod to be held in October. A special
Circuit Sunday School Conference is to le
held on July 3rd to consider ways and
means of taking fullest advantage of the
r
ung, people's daishoin the interest of the
showet a slight deficit on
lquat‘e'
r.rn'ul
resolution of deep appreciation of the ex.',
lent services rendered to the mission by
Rev. J. H. C. Rogers was carried with great
heartiness.
A committee was appointed to
seek information as to the prospect of starting
a cause at Dunscroft, a new mining village
containing nearly . 1,000 houses, mostly
inhabited, but having no place of worship.
Hearty appreciation was expressed of the
action of Bentley-road Society, who during
the strike have completely renovated their
chapel. In spite of the strike, which is very
severely felt in all our mining villages, we are
very sure of God and of the future.
Swindon Pirat.—The quarterly meeting
was held at Lower Stratton. Sympathy expressed with the friends of Mr. C. Trolman,
who passed away at eighty-one years of age,
veteran local preacher and missionary
collector. Arrangements made for the visit
Of Rev. E. W. McLellan in August. £12
raised for Orphanage. Wanborough and
Prospect-place congratulated on their renovation schemes. Tea kindly provided by
Stratton Society, lo whom thanks were
corded by Miss Hunter end Mr. W. 0.
Reeds,
Nice—
Sandwiches
made from crisp,
thinly-cut slices of
HOVIS---how delightful! Satisfying
and sustaining, too,
and so friendly
to the digestion.
OVIS
Your Baker Bakes it
MOVIE LTD. MACCLESFIELD,
Nerve
Collapse
"Smiling" Billy Mason
returns thanks for a
really remarkable eure.
Mr. golly Mason, writing from 4, Aubrey
Road, Crouch End. London, N.11, says:—
" Some months ago I had a severe nervous
breakdown. I seemed to have lost the last
ounce of effective energy, and I could do
nothing except with . effort. I am known
professionally as Smiling' Billy Mason, and
I had to keep that smile, but it wasn't easy.
I was too weak for anything, I couldn't eat,
and was just a bundle of nerves and weariness. Nothing I took did me any good, with
the one splendid exception of Dr. Cassell's
Tablets. When I got them everything
changed, and now I am as fit again as the
proverbial fiddle.,
's
Dr. Cassell
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EIFFEL TOWER
0 Million Lemons
the finest obtainable were used last year to make the
most cooling drink—the best thirst quencher—that is
Eiffel Tower Lemonade. There are two hindsalf...orartk—Latil winsugEmativ: sr.
wact maims 14b.
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LEMONADE
MADE FROM
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THE METHODIST LEADER.
384
BUILDINGS
FOR ALL PURPOSES IN
IRON, WOOD, ASBESTOS AND COMPOSITE.
Muetrated
Catalogues
on application.
If desired,
Deferred Paymenb
Arranged.
jet
The Largert
Actual
Manufacturers
in the Trade.
nonense.-- Type
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Sites Surveyed
end Schemes
with Inc-hubs
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Iron Mission HoIL
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JUNE 24, 1926
IRISH LINEN TRAYCLOTHS.-Dainty
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18 ins.. 4
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