LIPHOOK MISSION.-The anniversary services of Bramshott chapei were held on Sunday and Monday, 9th and 10th October. On the Sunday, Mr. I. B. Vanstone, from Portsmouth, preached two sermons in behalf of the funds. In the afternoon, he expatiated uponthe wonderful manifestations, and glorious results of the love of God. It was a good season, as the trickling tear of some of the hearers plainly indicated. In the evening, that soul-stirring subject, "The almost Christian," was pointedly dilated upon. It was confessed to be a solemn, heart-searching season. Believers were led to look inwardly, and ask themselves the question, Am I the almost or the altogether Christian? And the eyes of the ungodly were opened to the danger of their situation.

On the Monday a tea was provided at the Paper Mills of the Messrs. Warren, when a goodly number, whose smiling looks gave full credit to the bounties provided, graced the well-furnished board.

After tea, a public meeting was held in the chapel. It was opened with singing and prayer, by Mr. Vanstone, after which our good and tried friend, Mr. G. R. Warren, was heartily voted to the chair. The chairman spoke of the introduction of the Bible Christian Denomination in this place, the blessings it had, by the favour of God, been the means of imparting to him, and also the great progress it had made, especially in chapels. He spoke of the little chapel which they first built, and compared it with the present commodious and beautiful edifice. He said when the second Jewish Temple was built, the young men shouted and danced for joy, but the old men wept, because the second Temple was greatly inferior to the first. But he said, they could rejoice, both old and young, because the beauty and splendour of their second house out-vied that of their first. He then gave us a report of the chapel funds, which plainly showed that the people's hearts were warm, and in sympathy with the cause of Christ. The chairman then called upon Mr. M. Brokenshire, who spoke of the great privileges of the present day, among which he assigned to chapel accommodation a high position. He showed the necessary accompaniments, in order that their great end might be accomplished. Mr. I. B. Vanstone, after a few interesting preliminary remarks, spoke at length upon the necessity of earnest action, personal and united, for the

spread of Divine truth. Mr. J. Martin, the respected pastor, propounded some very important questions, upon two of which he dwelt at large-What am I doing? and where am I going? All felt the force of his remarks. The duties of believers were clearly unfolded, and the dangers of sinners truly and pathetically exposed. All were led to feel the necessity of greater earnestness in the cause of truth, and of making full preparation for eternity.

The tone of the meeting was considered to be very good; and the speakers avoided all light and trifling remarks, which too often characterize such meetings. The receipts were good. The meeting was closed with singing and prayer, and thus ended one of the most satisfactory anniversary meetings of the chapel. May God speedily make it the birthplace of many souls. M. B. BRISTOL.-The Bible Christian Chapel in Gladstone Street, in this City, was commenced in November, 1863. Through the briskness of the building trade the work was somewhat longer in hand than we had anticipated, but it was brought so near to completion as to admit of its being opened for divine worship on the 18th September, 1864; on which day Mr. James Thorne preached in the morning, and Mr. W. Gilbert in the afternoon, to very full congregations; and in the evening the crowd was so great that simultaneous services were held in the chapel and school room, Br. Gilbert preaching to about 200 persons below, while Br. Thorne preached to a packed congregation in the chapel above.

On Monday afternoon, Mr. Gilbert gave us another of his eloquent sermons, after which a Public Tea took place, to which 500 persons sat down. To accommodate this number it was necessary to fit out a large portion of the chapel as well as the school room.

After tea a Public Meeting was held, presided over by Thomas Pethick, Esq., one of the city merchants. A report of the proceedings up to the time was given, and a list of subscriptions read by Mr. J. Hinks. When certain gifts in kind were named, such as glass, Bible and Hymn Book, cushion, &c., Mr. J. G. Thornton, editor of the "Bristol Temperance Herald," accompanied by two other friends, rose, and saying, "We have something to present," came on the platform, and in a remarkably neat and appropriate speech, on behalf of the Temperance friends, presented the Society with a beautiful Electro-Plated Sacramental Service. This was done, (he

said) because nearly all the Bible Christian Ministers, and a great portion of their people, favoured the Temperance cause. He hoped the service thus presented would never be stained with alcoholic wine. After the presentation, the Meeting was addressed by Messrs. J. A. Pratt, W. Rose, and B. Jenkyn, (City Ministers,) and also by the Brethren, Thorne and Gilbert. The meeting, which was most densely packed, was a very interesting one indeed.

As there were many persons who could not gain access to the chapel, an attempt was made by some Brethren present to hold a meeting in the School Room also, but the excitement above was so great that the attempt failed.

On Sunday, the 25th, the opening services were resumed, when Mr. Luke preached morning and evening, and Mr. Garside (a Minister of the city) in the afternoon. The entire services were of a most interesting and satisfactory character.

The Chapel stands at an angle of two streets, unconnected with any other building, and supplied with light from all sides. A good substantial stone building, 56 feet by 40 without, with five windows on each side about 14 feet high, six-inch buttresses between the windows and at the angles, free-stone Quoins, Caps, Corbels, String-courses, Windowframes, &c., &c. The chapel will accommodate about 350 persons, including 90 free-sittings. The School-room is the same width as the chapel, but 10 feet shorter. There is also a vestry, a furnace-house, and other offices, rendering the premises very complete.

The present financial aspect of the undertaking is as follows:

Cost of entire premises, including purchase of the Freehold and other incidental expenses, about £1190 0 0

Raised, By Dons. & Subscriptions 159 00

By Collecting Cards

45 0 0 By Two Public Meetings 35 10 0 By Opening Services 750 0 .... 200 0 0

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WATERLOO ROAD, LONDON. The Trustees have long felt the necessity of cleaning, repairing, and making some alteration in the chapel, but lacking the ways and means the work has been postponed. The chapel was closed on Oct. 9th, and re-opened on Sunday the 30th, when two services were held; conducted in the morning by Mr. Harper, Congregational Minister, of Fetter Lane Chapel; and in the evening, by E. H. Rabbits, Esq.; text "What is a man profited if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul ?" The services were interesting and profitable, and the congregations good. On the Monday, about 160 sat down to tea, superintended by our old friend Mrs. Ellis, the provisions all given by the Trustees. G. GOWLAND, Esq., who took the chair at the evening meeting, spoke of the pleasure he felt in mingling with the people of God, or when engaged in any humble way for the glory of God. When viewed in the light of heaven there is nothing so lovely as being associated with the humblest of Christ's followers. HOBBS, Treasurer, gave a short statement of the expenses incurred in the repairs and alterations, amounting to £300. Mr. MOYSES forcibly contrasted the house of God as a meeting place with other meeting places in this great city. Mr. BARNES, Free Church Minister, spoke of the progress Christianity was making in the world, and of the advantages of uniting prayer and labour. Mr. GAMMON gave way to Mr. HARPER, who spoke in an animated manner of the pleasure he felt at seeing the chapel so nicely done up, and wished us every success. Mr. LUKE, who was in London on special business, said that hearing of the re-opening services he thought it was not a little thing that should prevent his being present. He was received with much applause, and after contrasting the present appearance of the chapel with that it wore when himself and other brethren first entered it, spoke of the increase of Chapels throughout the Connexion, and the success attending the efforts of the members as well as ministers. The choir gave us efficient aid at all the services. The collections were liberal, and the Trustees hope by the further help of collecting cards to realize above £60 towards the expenses.

J. BENNEY.

MISSIONARY MEETINGS. CHICHESTER MISSION.-On Sunday, Nov. 13th, sermons were preached by Mr. J. Hawken, clergyman of the Established Church, Messrs. W. Beer, A. Marsh, and the writer. During the week a series of interesting and successful meetings was held. The attendance was good, considering the unfavourable weather; all the speakers had good liberty in speaking; and Mr. Beer's able, stirring addresses rendered valuable service to the Society, for the collections considerably exceeded those of last year. At West Wittering the writer endeavoured to show how easily the debt might be paid off any morning before breakfast by apportioning it among all the members. After the collection, Mr. G. Lang, who has been a long-tried friend, proposed that West Wittering friends pay their share any day that we might name; the motion, being seconded by Mr. Cate, was carried by acclamation. Selsey and the other friends passed the same resolution, with the same fervour. We should like for you, Mr. Editor, to appoint the day for a simultaneous Connexional effort, that the whole family may arise some beautiful morning in the spring, and DISCHARGE THE LIABILITY in ONE DAY.

Preaching has been commenced with encouraging prospects at Sidlesham, a very large parish. W. Stevens, Esq. has fitted up an old Wesleyan Chapel for us, at his own expense, and the attendance surpasses our most sanguine expectations. To God be all the praise. J. PERKINS.

YARMOUTH MISSION, I.O.W.-Taking Sandown on my way, I had the pleasure of seeing our beautiful new chapel, and the new town that has risen up within those few years. After enjoying the company of a number of old friends, on Saturday, Nov. 5th, Mr. and Mrs. Pelley, who have been true friends to me for twenty years, took me to Newport in their family carriage. A few happy moments spent there in talking about old times, when Mr. Way travelled on the Island, and then on to Brixton, an Innkeeper kindly taking me up in his trap, and bearing testimony on his way to the true Bible Christianity of a certain friend. On the beautiful Sabbath morning I beheld a sight I had not witnessed for many years, viz., about a hundred black eyes, and fifty shining faces at a class meeting. We had good congregations afternoon and evening; a glorious manifestation of the Divine

glory in the evening. Br. Gudridge, who is much respected by the friends, preached at Barton's Corner and Newbridge. On Monday a crowded meeting at Brixton, Br. Blanchard in the chair. Messrs. Hawken, Gudridge, and the writer spoke, and the collection was nearly double that of last year. This is certainly noble, considering that they have just raised £40 for the purpose of enlarging their chapel. On Tuesday, meeting at Newbridge, collection in advance. Wednesday, Barton's Corner, held in the Wesleyan chapel, kindly lent; collection praiseworthy for such a few friends. I am pleased, cheered, and delighted to see this mission in such a flourishing state, and unfeignedly grateful to the dear friends on the Island for their kindness to me. J. PERKINS.

TENTERDEN MISSION.-On Sunday, Nov. 6th, 1864, sermons were preached in behalf of the Society in all the chapels of this Mission by Messrs. J. C. Honey, D. Sturgess, J. Lisle, and several local brethren. Missionary meetings were held at Rolvenden, Friday, Nov. 4th, Bird's Isle, Tuesday, 8th, Woodchurch, Wednesday; Warehorne, Thursday; Kingsnorth, Friday. At Bird's Isle, we were favoured with the attendance of Mr. J. Wood, Superintendent of Tenterden Wesleyan Circuit, and at Kingsnorth, of Mr. H. Padgham, of the Wesleyan Ashford Circuit.

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meetings were generally of an interesting character, although the attendance at two or three was not so large as we anticipated. The sermons, speeches, prayers, and conversations of Mr. Honey gave great satisfaction. Our Missionary receipts last year were ahead of several previous years, but we hope not to go behind this year. J. LISLE.

HOLSWORTHY CIRCUIT. Meetings were held in this circuit Nov. 7th, and four following days, at Simpson Moor, Ashwater, Tamerton, Marhamchurch, and Bridgerule. Each meeting was well attended. The influences of the Holy Spirit were blessedly realized, and the collection went ahead of last year, at all the places.

Mr. T. Wooldridge attended as deputation. His three sermons on Sunday, Nov. 6th, and his speeches during the week, will not speedily be forgotten. Mr. Way was present at Ashwater. Hundreds were enraptured while they gazed on his well-known person, and listened to his familiar voice.

Mr. Martin and several local brethren preached preparatory sermons on Sunday, Nov. 6th. It is very cheering to

see the friends in this circuit exerting themselves so nobly to remove the distressing and painful incubus from the Missionary Society.

The Giver of all good has been pleased to favour the people around here with a plentiful harvest during the past year. If when they were deprived of crops, they supported the missionary cause so liberally, may we not reasonably expect that this year's contributions will far exceed the past? J. W. BLAMEY.

LOOE CIRCUIT.-On Sunday, Nov. 6th, 1864, sermons were preached at Looe, Crumplehorne, Herodsfoot, and Trecangate, by Messrs. C. Bridgman, Ꭲ. Clegg, (Independent,) Turner, (Methodist Free Church,) Kellow, of South Down, and R. Grose. The weather was favourable, the congregations moderately good, and many manifested a deep interest in the cause of Christ.

On Monday, Nov. 7th, we held our meeting at Crumplehorne, chapel wellfilled. Mr. R. Congdon, rather reluctantly, but ably presided. A few extracts from the report being read, the meeting was addressed by the writer, and Mr. Bridgman. A missionary influence prevailed, and the people were willing to give. Collections 11s. 7d. in advance.

Tuesday, 8th, meeting at Looe. Our old friend, Mr. T. Jenkin, of Lanreath, as in former years, ably and cheerfully presided. After the writer had read the report, and made a few remarks, the claims of Christian Missions were efficiently advocated_by Messrs. Bridgman and Clegg.

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attendance was good, and the meeting of a very gratifying character. The Independent and Wesleyan friends came nobly to our help. Collections 6s. 9d. above last year.

Wednesday, 9th, meeting at Herodsfoot. Mr. Jenkin again in the chair. Mr. Bridgman and myself spoke. The meeting here also was a very good one. The language of many hearts

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"Fly abroad thou mighty Gospel," &c. Collections 15s. 1d. in advance.

Thursday, 10th, meeting at Trecangate. Same chairman as on the two preceding evenings. The chapel was filled to overflowing. Practical and earnest speeches were delivered by Messrs. Bridgman, Adams, and the writer. More than ordinary interest was felt in the great and glorious cause. Collections 11s. 10d. ahead.

We hope to do a little towards the removal of the heavy debt on the Missionary Society this year, notwithstanding our Circuit financial difficulties. I hope that our brethren and friends throughout the Denomination will exert themselves, so that most, if not all, of the debt may be removed by the next Conference. R. GROSE.

HARVEST THANKSGIVINGS. TENTERDEN MISSION.-We have felt it our duty and a privilege to hold a public Thanksgiving service in each Chapel in the Mission. At Kingsnorth, on October 3rd, in connection with the Quarterly Meeting. Dinner was kindly provided at Mr. J. Holdstock's; tea at Mr. G. Maplesden's; and supper for those from a distance at Mr. J. Washford's. The Circuit business was gone through in an agreeable manner, and although we could not report much spiritual prosperity, the financial affairs were encouraging. The public meeting in the evening was addressed by two local brethren, D. Sturgess, and the writer. Much of the Divine presence was realized.

In the following week, meetings were held at Warehorne, on Monday, Woodchurch, on Tuesday, Bird's Isle, on Wednesday, and Rolvenden, on Thursday.

We had public tea-meetings at the latter place, and at Bird's Isle; and a Society tea-meeting at Warehorne. We had the kind assistance of some Wesleyan brethren in holding the meetings. The great Master was with us, and many felt it good to be present. The thank-offerings were above last year, and are to be applied to the Mission Fund. May the Lord favour us with a richer baptism of the Spirit, a deepertoned piety, and a genuine revival of God's work. J. LISLE.

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1. Died, November 7th, WILLIAM FORD, aged 76 years. emigrated from the Ringsash circuit (England) in the spring of 1842; and had been a member of the society in

Prince Edward Island for more than 14 years. Was naturally retiring in his habits, consequently his piety was of the unobtrusive kind. He died very suddenly. His mortal remains were "sown"

in the burial ground attached to Zion chapel, Winsloe Road. The service in connection with his funeral was very remarkable; while the preacher was discoursing on, "He was not, for God took him;" (words strikingly applicable to the deceased) the power of God rested upon speaker and hearers; one general and protracted shout followed. C. B.

2. Fallen asleep in Jesus, at Orono, March 31st 1864, Mrs. J. DOBSON, for many years a devoted member of the Bible Christian Society. H. Kenner.

3. DIED in Christian triumph, April 16th, 1864, at Providence, in the Bowmanville circuit, Canada, MARY, the beloved wife of Mr. R. BRAGG, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Osborne, aged 29 years; leaving a husband and three small children to mourn their loss. H. KENNER.

4. DIED, at Burrington, Ringsash circuit, April 22nd, 1864, WILMOT SNELL, aged 25. Her mind was often impressed while attending the Sabbath school, but she lived without a change of heart until the winter of 1855, when Br. W. R. Roach conducted a protracted meeting in Bethesda chapel. The Holy Ghost conveyed the word, Wilmot was a weeping penitent. The same night she rolled her sins on the world's atonement, and became the subject of new-born joy.

She united in church-fellowship, and held on her way till the Master called her to join the church in heaven. Her attachment to the house of God was strong and ardent, trifles would not keep her at home. There she renewed her strength, and the remembrance of these seasons of sweet delight made her long to praise God in the great congregation, when confined through affliction.

Her health was declining for some time she last visited the place of her spiritual birth on Good Friday, 1864. She drank deeply of the purest pleasure, but felt so weak that in going home, she said, "I shall never come out again;' which was true. I visited her on the 5th of April, found her very happy, and fully resigned, having no wish to recover. Referring to Paul's review of life, I have fought a good fight," she said, "I sometimes think mine will not be a good fight, so much evil connected with it."

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She took great delight in the Bible, had committed several chapters to memory, and found it a source of consolation, and a strong fortress against the attacks of her spiritual foes when too weak to read. The visits of friends

she highly appreciated, felt glad to hear them sing, in which she would sometimes join,

"My Jes us, I love thee," &c., being her favourite hymn. She charged them not to weep for her, she was going to a tearless home. At times the pain almost overcame her weak frame; nevertheless, she bore it with Christian calmness, exclaiming with true earnest

ness,

"If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now." She rejoiced every evening, saying, "I am one day nearer home.

Her evidence continued clear, her confidence unshaken to the end.

Her death was improved on the Sabbath following her interment, when Bethesda chapel was crowded with attentive listeners; many wept, others believingly inquired—

"Shall we meet with many loved ones, Who were torn from our embrace? Shall we listen to their voices,

And behold them face to face ?" A. T. 5. DIED in peace, at Zion, Bowmanville circuit, May 28th, 1864, Janet, the beloved daughter of SAMUEL and JANET POLLARD, having been converted to God about 18 months. H. KENNer.

6. DIED, June 23rd, 1864, EMILY RODD, aged 42. She embraced the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ in the spring of 1860, shortly after which she was left a widow in charge of a numerous family. She trusted in God and was helped. She pursued the even tenor of her way, steadfast until death. C. B.

7. DIED, November 8th, 1864, JESSIE CURRIE, aged 24 years. Although trained in all the frigidity of the "Kirk," she was induced to attend our meetings in the winter of 1858; was convinced of her lost condition as a sinner; sought and found peace through believing in the

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one sacrifice for sins." Her seat was seldom empty during the services of the Sanctuary; her attachment to the denomination was warm, but not bigoted; her zeal for the Bible Class was very commendable. Her piety was equal to the standard attained by the great majority of the professed followers of Lord Jesus. Towards the latter part of her five-months sickness she rose into the higher walks of christian life, and frequently expressed herself very confidently as to her future bliss. During the writer's last interview with her she spoke of her expectancy of soon being at home. She said "I thought I was going home last night; it will not be long now." She died, or rather, fell asleep in Jesus, on the evening of the following day. C. BARKER.