highly esteemed friena John Tilston, Esq., was called to the chair, and after making a very appropriate speech on the evening's proceedings, concluded by saying he had very great pleasure in calling upon one of the boys (of the before-mentioned class) to present the testimonial.

Wm. T. Brunt then came forward, and, in a very affectionate and feeling manner, discharged the duty devolving on him. In presenting the book to Mr. Broughton, he said,-"My dear teacher, your class, appreciating your labours as their Sunday school teacher, present you with this small token of. their esteem and gratitude for your services. We trust that you will accept it, and that you will be long spared to instruct and guide us. Our desire is, that at last all of us may meet in heaven to receive instruction of the Good Teacher, even our Lord Jesus Christ."

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Mr. Joseph Broughton, who was considerably excited, then replied. said, "His ambition was to see all the members of his class truly pious individuals, and that for the future it would be more fully his aim. He should accept the present with thanks."

Several others spoke, viz., Messrs. Perkins, Preston, and Griffiths, and our ministers, the Revs. Mr. Nicholas and E. Wright.

The inscription on the books ran as follows:

"Presented by the undermentioned scholars of the Boys' Bible Class belonging to the Bethesda Chapel (Methodist New Connexion) to our zealous, pious, and devoted teacher, Mr. Joseph Broughton, as a mark of respect, and to express our gratitude for his invaluable services as our Sabbath School Teacher for nearly four years.'

Then followed the names of sixteen of the scholars. Liverpool.

W. T. B.

BENEVOLENCE ACKNOWLEDGED.

H. Coventry desires publicly to acknowledge the kindness of the leaders, &c., at Bevington-hill Chapel, Liverpool, in presenting him with a donation of £1 12s. 6d. to assist him in the hour of need. Though this donation was small, it was received by H. C. with sincere gratitude. This is the right kind of feeling on both sides. We love to see our churches sympathizing with the distressed, and rendering help in the hour of need. Thus it should always be. The precepts of the gospel, the example of Christ, and the relation in

which the members of the church stand to each other, demand it; and while it is pleasing to God, it greatly tends to strengthen the bonds of Christian union and love.

TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT TO MR. B. WORTH, STALYBRIDGE.

ON Monday evening, July 17th, the teachers and friends of the Sunday school at Stalybridge met for the purpose of taking tea, and presenting a very handsomely bound copy of Dr. Adam Clarke's Commentary in six volumes, purchased entirely by the scholars of the select female class, which numbers about thirty young women, whose average age will be more than twenty years, to Mr. B. Worth, their teacher.

Mr. Taylor presented the gift in their name, and read the following inscription, a copy of which is placed in each volume :

"Presented to Mr. B. Worth by the scholars of his class, in Bennet Street Sunday School, as a token of the high esteem and regard they entertain for him, and for his very valuable and efficient services as their teacher.

"Stalybridge, July 17th, 1854."

It was an interesting sight, and the feeling that pervaded the meeting will long be remembered by all who were present.

Mr. Worth suitably acknowledged the present, and was deeply excited by the kindness thus unexpectedly manifested.

It may be proper here to state, that out of the thirty young females who compose this class, twenty-three are steady, consistent members of society.

Messrs. John Ridgway and Thomas James afterwards delivered short but interesting addresses, and the meeting was brought to a close about ten o'clock. C. W. B.

STOCKPORT ANNUAL TEA-
MEETING.

ON Wednesday, September 13th, the Stockport friends held their annual teameeting in the second class-room of the large school, which was kindly lent for the occasion.

Owing to a series of disasters, and the very peculiar circumstances in which the circuit has been placed for some time past, a number of friends were afraid this effort would not prove very

successful. Others, however, were quite sure it would revive, and that "the annual effort" would be found to have lost none of its attractions. Under this conviction, the room was tastefully arranged, and tables spread for the usual number. About five o'clock the friends began to assemble, and at halfpast a pretty large party sat down to tea, others coming in afterwards as circumstances would allow.

For many years past this circuit has depended on what is called "the annual effort" for near one half of its income. The plan adopted is this: friends say what they will give, and the amount promised is either paid at the meeting, or handed to the treasurer during the year, as may suit their convenience. After tea the usual collection was made, which amounted in cash and promises to £75 15s.; this, after what Stockport has passed through, was deemed very handsome, and promised well for the future.

When the meeting was organized, our valuable and long-tried friend, Mr. George Wild, was called to the chair. His maiden speech did him credit, and specially so, as he pledged himself to renewed exertions in aid of the circuit, and the general interests of the Connexion. Many short and telling addresses followed from the Revs. Thornton, C. J. Donald, A. Lynn, L. Stoney, T. W. Ridley, Wm. Baggaly, E. Haywood, and A, Lynn, jun.; with Messrs. Chapman, Thos. Preston (an esteemed local preacher from Liverpool, who favoured us with an address in poetry), Johnson, Bedford, Barrow, and Messrs. Jenkinson and Stanley from Manchester. A lively feeling was awakened, and all appeared to agree that it was one of the happiest meetings they ever attended.

During the evening thanks were tendered to the ladies who had so kindly prepared for our entertainment at the tables; and likewise to Messrs. Chapman and Barrow, the treasurer and secretary to the "annual effort" for many years past. These brethren have done themselves great credit by their zealous and self-denying labours to serve the circuit, and their services will long live in the grateful remembrance of all the friends of the Methodist New Connexion in Stockport. Our generous friend Mr. E. Hallam was appointed treasurer for the next year, and Mr. J. Hartshorn,— whose exertions in preparing for the meeting exceed all praise-was called to ustain the office of secretary.

And whilst the Stockport friends were making such commendable exertions to retrieve the circuit from its very unfortunate and prostrate condition, it was gratifying to hear that such noble-minded men as Messrs. Joseph Jackson, of Macclesfield, and Chadwick, of Manchester, cheerfully rendered their aid in the shape of contributions, though not able to be present at the meeting.

Men of Israel, help! Stockport will yet rise. The people have determined that it shall rise. And this resolution, formed in dependence on the Spirit, cannot be in vain. The pleasure of the Lord shall yet prosper in our hands. Thanks were tendered to the parties who had kindly placed such a spacious and convenient room at our service, and at half-past nine Brother T. Harrison dismissed the assembly.

RE-OPENING OF HOLLINS WOOD CHAPEL, DAWLEY GREEN CIRCUIT.

FOR twenty-two years we have had a society, and small but incommodious chapel at Hollins Wood. For a long time our people here have seen and felt the necessity of enlarging and making it more like what a house of God ought to be; and the only reason they have not done so sooner, was the apparent impossibility of raising the means to complete it.

The cost of the necessary alterations and improvements was estimated at £100; and to raise this sum among a small number of poor people was thought by some to be impossible, while others predicted, if it were attempted, our efforts would end in utter failure. Yet a few had faith, that if operations were commenced, we should succeed. In faith and good earnest we entered upon the work about ten months ago, and, as we proceeded, the mountain of difficulties vanished, and our labours are now brought to a happy issue.

The old chapel has been taken down, and a more commodious one erected in its stead, on the same piece of land. The chapel is a plain brick building, and is 33 feet long by 24 feet wide. In front is an inscription stone and well-finished portico, and is enclosed by a wall 6 feet high, and a gate opening in front of the chapel.

The interior of the chapel is fitted with a neat pulpit and singers' gallery, with pews, and benches for free seats.

It is well lighted and ventilated, and is capable of seating 200 people.

Sunday, February 26th, was the day fixed upon for re-opening the chapel. To that day our friends looked forward with joy unspeakable, rega ling it as a new epoch in their religious history, and as the consummation of an event long and ardently desired. At 7 o'clock, A.M., the friends assembled for prayer, and during the day three sermons were preached; those in the morning and evening by Mr. W. Finch, of Dudley Port, and that in the afternoon by the Rev. T. Rudge.

Sunday, March 12th, the services were resumed, when Mr. J. Williams, of Wednesbury, preached morning and evening, and the Rev. T. Rudge in the afternoon. Monday, March 13th, a public tea-meeting was held in connection with these services, when about 240 persons took tea, part of which was gratuitously provided by the friends. After tea, the chair was taken by our very valuable and highly - esteemed friend, Mr. J. Icke, of Shrewsbury, and the meeting was addressed by the Revs. R. Henshaw, T. Rudge, and Messrs. H. Williams, R. Marston, W. Davies, W. Heaford, and T. Darrell.

Sunday, August 27th, another effort was made to enable us to meet our liabilities. Three sermons were preached; those in the morning and evening by Mr. W. Finch, and that in the afternoon by Mr. J. Morgan, of Madeley; and on Monday, September 25th, these services were supplemented by a second teameeting and concert, got up by our Hollins Wood choir, conducted by Mr. R. Poole.

The whole amount raised by collections at these services is £31 16s. 10 d.; raised by subscriptions, £58 3s. 13d.; making the very handsome sum of £90.

The balance will shortly be raised, after which the proceeds of the chapel will be appropriated to the support of the ministry. May the glory of this latter house be greater than of the former. T. RUDGE.

Dawley Green, October 9th.

BURSLEM ANNIVERSARY. THE aniversary sermons on behalf of the Burslem Chapel were preached on Sunday, September the 24th. The Rev. T. Boycott, from Longton, preached in the morning a very useful and encou

raging sermon, on the Duty of Prayer to the high gratification and profit of his old friends, who often speak of the delightful times which they enjoyed when he resided among them. The Rev. W. Cooke, of London, preached in the evening, at six o'clock; the subject of his discourse, which had been previously announced, was the perpetuity and final triumph of the Bible over all its adversaries. The plan of the discourse was well conceived, and was reasoned out with all that clearness, argumentation, and earnestness, for which Mr. C. is so distinguished. It was listened to for an hour and twenty minutes, with riveted and delighted attention, and we hope that the good resulting from it will be seen after many days. The congregations were good, especially at night, and the handsome sum of twenty-five pounds was realized for the Trust Fund.

On Monday evening a tea-meeting was held at the same place for another object. Excellent arrangements were made, and excellent provision was furnished by the friends, and nearly three hundred persons sat down to tea in the adjoining school-room. After tea the friends retired into the chapel, when John Pidduck, Esq., was called to the chair, who conducted the business of the

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meeting in the most Christian and gentlemanly manner. Excellent addresses were then delivered by the Rev. T. Boycott, the Rev. S. B. Scholfield (Independent), the Rev. J. M. Saul (Association), the Rev. W. Cooke, the Rev. J. Curtis, the Rev. J. Ogden, and Messrs. Watkin and Latham. meeting added to the pleasure and high gratification of the Sabbath, and altogether contributed to make this one of the most agreeable and productive anniversaries which we have yet had. May the Great Head of the Church shine upon us, and make us a thousand times as many more as we are. J. C.

architecture. The whole length is 57 feet, and the width 41 fret. The height, from floor to wall-plate, is 19 ft. 6 in. The roof, which is pitched at an angle of 45 degrees, is of open timber, with principals only revealed, and has been generally admired for its strength and beauty. To relieve and give effect to the elevation, two light pinnacles spring from the top of the front angular buttresses, and rise about thirteen feet above the eaves, on each side of the building. A beautifully wrought finial crowns the apex.

The chapel stands about 180 feet from the north end of the Britannia Bridge, in a line with an intended street, which is intended to become the great thoroughfare for that new district. The side of the chapel is also in a line with Arlington-street, which runs parallel with the canal. The streets, both front and side, will, when finished, be 60 feet in width. The school-room, which is beneath the chapel, is 10 feet 3 inches high. It stands about 4 feet above the ground line, so that we enter to the chapel by eight steps, of light rise and easy ascent. The entrance is by two separate doors, opposite which there are two aisles, which run the whole length of the building, with seats on each side, without doors, and having low, easy, reclining backs, which, were they in churches, would be denominated stalls. The seats at the side are placed diagonally, at an angle of about 30 degrees, so that those who occupy them may be placed with their faces towards the minister. The gallery, which is a remarkably light one, has fire-proof staircases. It rests on light fluted columns, and consists of three rows of seats on each side, with five rows in the front; the seats in the gallery, excepting the back ones, recline like those in the area of the chapel. The facing of the gallery is worked in open cast-iron panels, of a simple geometric design, and having a handsome effect.

At the

back of the building is an organ recess, 16 feet wide and 9 feet deep. In this recess the organ is fixed. There is no pulpit, but immediately in front of the organ recess there is a spacious platform, the front of which forms three sides of an octagon, and is faced with panels of open cast-iron, in both respects to harmonize with the gallery front. The whole of the principals in the roof, the gallery, platform, seats, &c., have been stained in imitation of oak.

By day the chapel is lighted by thirteen plain lancet windows, five on each side and three in the front. They are each 11 feet 6 inches high, and 3 feet wide, excepting the central front window, which is 14 feet high. The whole of the windows, with the latter exception, are glazed with Hartley's patent quarried glass, having two coloured margins each, the outer being one inch, the inner two inches wide. The central window is of beautiful stained glass, of chaste design. There is also a beautiful painted circular window, 4 feet 6 inches in diameter, in the recess immediately above the organ. The gable ventilators are also of painted glass, of which there are two. The ventilation is secured by four window hoppers, four air bricks, and the above gable ventilators. By night the gallery and the body of the chapel are lighted by two large chandeliers, suspended from the tie beams, consisting of 12 lights each. Beneath the gallery, light is secured by single gasbrackets.

Behind the chapel is a vestry, 18 feet by 13 feet, and capable of seating fifty persons. From the vestry through the side of the organ recess, the minister and organist find access to the platform.

The entrance to the school-room is at the back of the building from Arlington-street. Descending by twelve steps we reach the door of the school-room, in front of which is a beautiful open area; entering the door by a passage, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 23 feet long, we reach the open school-room, 35 feet in width by 32 feet in length. This schoolroom is lighted by six lancet windows, and is, as has been stated, 10 feet 3 inches high. The light and ventilation of this room exceed the most sanguine expectations of the only person who was sanguine on the subject. On the left hand of the passage is a large class-room for infant scholars, 22 feet by 14 feet. On the right hand are two class-rooms, one for the senior boys, the other for the senior girls, each 14 feet by 11 feet. Immediately beneath the chapel vestry there is a large boiler, holding 40 gallons of water, for tea-meetings, together with slop-stone, water-basin, towel-rack, water-tank, water-closets, and every other convenience.

In the front of the chapel there is a gas-pillar, on which two beautiful octagonal lamps are fixed. Immediately behind this the foundation store is seen

J. M'LANDSBOROUGH, Esq., Architect. The entire building is enclosed with light and beautiful pallisading, and on the whole it may safely be affirmed, that for neatness, completeness, and compactness, there are few chapels in the Connexion that exceed it.

Owing to the delays which have been occasioned, to the enormous rise in the price of building materials during the past year, and to the desire to make the building in every respect perfect, while it was being built, the cost has greatly exceeded the original estimate.

The following are the sums which have been obtained or promised towards the crection:

A few of these sums have not yet been paid; and as a number of friends have not yet been solicited, it is intended, in a short time, to canvass every friend we have in London, in order to raise the whole amount to £1000. The chapel has been settled on the Model Deed; and as our cause is yet in its infancy in this locality, it is to be hoped that our friends, both in London and elsewhere, who have not already done so, will generously assist us with their contributions in this great undertaking.

We cannot close this account without a word respecting our excellent friend Mr. Lorden, the builder of the chapel. Mr. Lorden is one of our esteemed local preachers in the London circuit. He generously undertook to build the chapel at the cost price, without stipulating for one farthing by way of remuneration for

the time and labour he expended in the work. The writer of this can bear testimony to the earnest disinterested services rendered by Mr. Lorden in his undertaking. The execution of the work does honour both to his head and to his heart, and while he deserves, and through this medium receives, the thanks of the friends in London, for the important services he has thus rendered us, he will have what is still better, the testimonies of an applauding conscience and an approving God. Since the chapel was completed, the committee have presented him with the whole of the scaffolding, &c., used in the erection.

The writer would also bear testimony to the unremitting exertions of our dear brother Webber, throughout the whole of the undertaking; he need not add that no man ever rendered more willing services in the cause of God.

It is to be hoped that this sanctuary, which has been reared in the face of the greatest obstacles, will be made a blessing to many perishing souls.

J. MAUGHAN.

PADDOCK BAZAAR. As David formed the purpose and plan of building the Almighty ahouse for his glory, so have our friends at Paddock. Nor does the analogy stop here. David knew that his purpose, however pious, and his plan, however praiseworthy, could not be executed or embodied by the agency of good wishes, fair speeches, or fervent prayers. These are made up of breath - wind. However valuable the wind in wafting a ship on the ocean, it is of little service in erecting a sanctuary on land. He, therefore, and his people after him, searched out and set apart gold, silver, iron, wood, and precious stones, in such measure and of such worth as to leave nought to accomplish their ambition and aim but the skill of the architect, the strength of the builder, and the opportunities of time. This was noble. Some Biblical expositors make it appear that a sum almost reaching fifty or sixty millions sterling was thus voluntarily consecrated to God. Our friends at Paddock, in view of this high example, might have said what the eloquent Whitfield said repecting the sainted Wesley, Nos sequamur, sed non passibus æquis-" We may follow, but not with equal steps." They first purposed, and next prepared to erect a chapel. An account of the