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Maughan, astonished all parties. And had trade been good, there is no doubt whatever but that all, or nearly all, I would have been sold. Above twelve hundred persons honoured us with their presence, and all seemed to be astonished at the show. We were pleased to see amongst us our excellent ministers the Revs. H. Watts, W. Innocent, B. Turnoch, and J. Howard; together with their wives and other friends from their several circuits. On the first day the throng was so dense that it was extremely difficult to move about; it was almost as difficult to buy and sell; and many ladies, seeing the crowd, did not venture in further than the door. Had we had twice as much space at our command as the large room afforded, we should have done a much larger amount of business on that day than we did. At the close of each day the amount of sales at each stall was publicly announced; and the doxology was sung, as it was also at the opening of the bazaar. We were favoured with brilliant weather, and obtained an amount of patronage and support from the public that was beyond all expectation even of the most sanguine of our friends. The children's stall has realized the sum of £18 14s. 2d., and that of Mrs. Horton, Miss Willett, and Mrs. Gibson, £43 11s. 4d. Between the three other stalls there was a singularly even race; and the result shows how nearly equal the sales of those three stalls have been. The stall belonging to Mrs. Mills, Mrs. W. Hewitt, Mrs. Haywood, and Mrs. Timmins produced £87 12s 5d.; that of Mrs. Maughan, Miss Hill, Miss Hillock, and Miss Dimbleby, £89 13s. 10d.; and that of Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Hannay, and Mrs. Millward, £89 17s. 1d. Refreshments and confectionary, £17 13s. 54d. The grand total is £347 2s. 34d.

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trade now been as good as it was twelve months since, we should certainly have realized a total of between £400 and £500. We have a large number of valuable articles left, but these will not be sold at a sacrifice. Our work is not yet done. We have now to lay the whole district under contribution, by an active canvass for subscriptions; and that being done, the ladies will probably renew their efforts, and hold another public sale on behalf of the school. We contemplate expending as much as eighteen hundred pounds in the land and building; and we venture to hope that we shall even

tually have no debt on the estate, but that our eyes shall see a school that shall be spacious, beautiful, and free, in which the children of many future generations shall, both on Sundays and week-days, be taught the fea rof the Lord, and in which several class rooms will be available for the use of our church members. T. MILLS.

BAZAAR AND TEA MEETING AT CULCHETH. - - But where is Culcheth? About two miles and a half from Manchester, on the way to Oldham, a road turns to the right; half a mile down that road brings us to Culcheth. It is but a small hamlet, and we are not aware of anything calculated to give it notoriety, except that, many years ago, one of the most numerous and flourishing schools in the Methodist New Connexion was established there.

On entering Culcheth-lane a low wide building, with no very imposing appearance, may be seen reposing behind a pretty long chain of palisades. That is Culcheth school. All is quiet enough there on the week-day, but on the Sabbath it presents a busy scene. It is generally crowded to excess, and must be enlarged before long, or it will be utterly impossible to accommodate many who would seek instruction within its walls.

For many years this was the only place available for both teaching and public worship. A chapel was much wanted; and some eight or ten years ago subscriptions were entered into with a view to build one. Various schemes were proposed, and several sites selected, but at length it was resolved to build in Droylsden-road, three or four minutes' walk from the school, and there they built accordingly. The chapel is a neat, spacious building, and is much admired by all who see it. The past year has been one of great happiness and prosperity. The congregations were excellent; the society rapidly increased; and many a time has it been said, in real good earnest, too, the end of the chapel must go out to make more room.

Towards building the chapel, our generous friends on the spot subscribed liberally; but when the whole was done, and we came to balance accounts, they were found to be £400 in debt. Small as this may seem to be, considering the size and value of the chapel, it was far more than our noble-minded friends would allow to remain as a debt

upon the place. This led them to resolve on holding a bazaar. The project started, set all hands at work. Young and old, male and female, gave their time and talents to it with unwearied zeal. Knitting, netting, stitching, giving, and begging was the order of the day; and a spirit of holy rivalry constrained them to try who could give, or get, or do the most. There were times when even the most sanguine were afraid; and no wonder. It was a country place, times were bad, the friends were poor, bazaars were becoming common, and they could scarcely expect much assistance beyond the immediate circle of their own friends. But if a doubt started it was always met by a determination to

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try." What magic there is in that little word-try. They had tried once -that got them a chapel; and they resolved to try again. Yes, they would try to reduce the debt upon the chapel they had built. Try, try again," was their motto; and right well did they exemplify the spirit of that motto in all their proceedings.

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Mrs. Pegg and Mrs. Andrews led the way in seeking subscriptions, &c., and were zealously followed up by the female friends, both of the church and congregation. Mr. Pegg, with our venerable friend, John Smith, M'Namee, Kenyon, Middleton, and others played their part with equal zeal, and led up a noble band of men before whom difficulties and discouragements vanished like snow before the sun. Many of the brethren formed themselves into committees of two, three, or five, cach, engaging to give, or get at least, £5 in either money or goods. Their promises were faithfully redeemed, and some of them nearly doubled the amount prescribed.

As the time appointed for the bazaar drew on, the interest evidently increased; and speculation was rife enough as to results. They wished to get £100, others said £150, but, in process of time, a few of the more sanguine ventured to say they should have £200.

Aug. 23rd. The bazaar opened. It was a charming sight. We were delighted to see the old school set out with so much taste, and especially to find the stalls so richly furnished with commodities of every kind, embracing both the useful and ornamental. The ladies who presided were Mrs. Pegg, Mrs. Baggaly, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs.

M'Namee, Mrs. Whittaker, Mrs. Barrington, Mrs. M'Dougall, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Kenyon, Mrs. Blakey, Misses Middleton, Gradwell, Mary Middleton, Allen, Fishwick, and Lancashire. Mr. W. Kenyon stood with books. And whilst such was the appearance of things within, our zealous friends, John Brooks and Waterhouse Devonport, had their doves, rabbits, ducks, and fowls pent up in the yard, with a variety of beautiful encaged birds, anxiously awaiting the arrival of cus

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At first visitors were not numerous, but, as the day advanced, they increased. This threw life into the assembly; lit up every countenance with smiles, and gave promise of ultimate success. Messrs. F. Smith, jun., and Hyde received £10 at the door. The friends surrounding the stalls purchased freely, and ere the first day closed it was found that we had upwards of £100 in hand. The second day was rather flat at the beginning, but towards night there was great activity, and the sales were considerable, having surpassed the amount taken on the preceding day. An unfortunate order given by some one, and yet nobody seems to know who, or when, brought upwards of a thousand china mugs into the bazaar. We were overstocked. This involved us in some little difficulty and expense, but with that exception everything went off to our perfect satisfaction.

Next evening a tea meeting was held in the same place. The weather was unfavourable, yet a numerous and respectable company assembled on the occasion. Sir James Watts presided, to the great delight of all present. We felt encouraged by his presence, and were greatly instructed by the admirable sentiments which fell from his lips. Mr. Whittaker was expected, but indisposition denied us the pleasure of his company. Still he remembered us, and generously contributed £10 towards the bazaar fund; and it is but just to remark, that our liberal-minded friend, Mr. Theophilus Jackson, of Manchester, gave £10 to the same object, and in a similar way. Sir James remained with us as long as possible, and, when obliged to retire, Mr. Pegg took the chair. In the early part of the meeting, the Rev. Wm. Baggaly gave a report of the origin and progress of the bazaar. Upwards of £220 was actually received, whilst a great quan

tity of things remained unsold, which must be disposed of as soon as possible. Thunders of applause followed the announcement of these results, and great was the joy of all hearts when it was found that we were in possession of means to extinguish nearly one half of the chapel debt, without receiving one single farthing from the chapel fund.

The meeting was addressed by the Revs. Wm. Baggaly, W. Cocker, W. Longbottom, and J. Coultas; also by Messrs. Andrew, Derbyshire; J. Makinson, J. M'Namee, E. W. Makinson, S. Mills, W. H. Waterhouse, and W. Jenkinson, Cordial and hearty thanks were tendered to those friends who had contributed, whether by money or articles, to the bazaar; to the ladies who presided at the stalls; to a young lady who charmed us throughout each day by her sweet notes on an excellent piano; and also to those young friends who discharged the office of waiters, both at the bazaar and tea meeting, with so much effect; and it is but just to say that their labours were beyond all praise.

Looking at the actual amount taken at this bazaar, it will not be equal to what has been realized in some other places, as reported in the pages of our magazine; but, all things considered, we question whether the Culcheth effort has been surpassed, or even equalled, in any other part of the Connexion. Circuit towns may have got more, but Culcheth is not a circuit town. Indeed, it is no town at all, but a mere village. Neither can we boast of any one of wealth and influence in fellowship with us there. Most of the friends are in humble circumstances; yet, inflamed by love to Christ, and by a pure desire to promote the happiness and prosperity of his cause, they formed a noble project, and have now accomplished a great design. They have done what they could, and what they have done shall be told as a memorial of them. others go and do likewise. W. B.

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HIGH WILLINGTON, DURHAM CIRCUIT.-Dear Sir,-I have great pleasure in informing you that we held our Sunday School Anniversary on Sunday, August 29th. The Rev. A. Lynn, jun., preached in the morning, and in the afternoon gave an address, when several select pieces and dialogues were recited by the children, and appropriate

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CHAPEL ANNIVERSARY SERVICES AT GREAT YARMOUTH.-On Sunday, Aug. 29th, two sermons were preached, morning and afternoon, by the Rev. J. Simon, of Sheffield. The sermons of Mr. S. were delivered with great energy, power, and pathos, flowing from a full soul and a warm heart; and we trust the impression made will not soon wear off. His visit was hailed by his old friends as a season of Christian pleasure and holy joy. In the evening the Rev. W. Cooke preached a sermon, exhibiting great mental power and resources, which gained and riveted the attention of his audience from first to last. On Monday evening the Rev. W. Cooke again preached, when the friends were again favoured with an intellectual and spiritual repast. Tuesday a public tea-meeting was held. After tea, the Rev. W. Pacey was called upon to preside, and made some suitable observations, chiefly of a congratulatory character. The meeting was subsequently addressed by the Revs. W. Cooke, J. Simon, and other ministers and friends. The meeting was a most enthusiastic and pleasurable one, and will not soon be forgotten by those whose privilege it was to attend it. The chapel and cottages have recently been painted and undergone considerable repairs, and the proceeds of the anniversary are devoted to the improvement fund. The chapel and adjoining premises never had a better or more cleanly appearance than at present. The congregations, under the zealous and indefatigable exertions of the pastor, are encouraging and improving. The amount realized by collections and the tea meeting amount to upwards of £15, a sum which reflects great credit on the comparatively young, but rising congregation. The friends were cheered during the evening with anthems by the choir,

Z. EASTICK, Secretary.

A MISSION TO THE HEATHEN.

"The field is the world." "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature."-JESUS CHRIST.

"THAT being satisfied A MISSION TO THE HEATHEN IS THE ANXIOUS DESIRE AND CONFIRMED PURPOSE OF THE CONNEXION, and fully reciprocating this feeling, the Conference, in reliance on the guidance and blessing of God, and on the support of our beloved people, resolves to take the requisite measures for carrying it into effect; and to this end directs the General Committee to make diligent inquiries as to the most desirable fields of labour, suitable men, and all other matters necessary to be known or provided for, and to lay the result before the next Conference, so that it may be prepared to enter upon the work."

"That in order to provide the funds requisite for this important object, the missionary subscriptions, collections, and donations, should be raised to the sum of £5,000."-Resolutions of the late Conference held at Hull.

IT is matter for thankfulness that the Methodist New Connexion has, at last, resolved to send "A MISSION TO THE HEATHEN." It has been the cause of unfeigned regret that this has not been done sooner. We have been in existence for sixty-two years, but have, as yet, no mission to the heathen. We have now in England 20,351 members in our societies, 8,461 teachers, and 52,360 scholars in our Sabbath schools, and still have no mission to the heathen. But we hope the time has at length arrived to wipe away our reproach, and that our denomination will soon take its place among the rest of the evangelical denominations who are seeking, by missionary enterprises, to enlighten and to Christianize "the dark places of the earth," which "are full of the habitations of cruelty."

"The field" of missionary enterprise is "the world;" and Christ has commanded his people to occupy every part of this field, and bring it to the highest state of cultivation. His commission to his people is, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature." "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." The sphere of missionary enterprise is as extensive as the command of Christ; for the great end aimed at is, to carry out the intentions and to fulfil the command of the Saviour in the evangelization of the world.

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We would call upon our ministers and people to survey the extent and present position of this field of labour. The missionary sphere is as large as the globe on which we dwell. Every man, woman, and child in the wide world is included in the number of those to whom the Gospel is to be sent. are to be thought of, cared for, and prayed for; their salvation is to be earnestly desired, and ardently sought by the friends of missions. Millions, hundreds of millions, dwell upon our earth who know nothing of Christ, and of salvation by Christ. It appears, from the moral statistics of the world, that "there are hardly in the whole world more Jews than from 4,000,000 to 5,000,000; whereas Buddhism numbers 400,000,000; Brahminism, 200,000,000; Mahometanism, 130,000,000 to 150,000,000; Fetishism, or pure idolatry, 80,000,000 to 100,000,000; Christianity, 230,000,000 to 250,000,000; making a total from 1,044,000,000 to 1,115,000,000. These are startling facts, and clearly show that the labour to be performed before the world can be filled with the know-ledge and glory of God is prodigious. Let our ministers and people, with scholars in our Sabbath schools, take these facts to their closets, and ponder before God the solemn truths-that a small portion only of this vast mass of mind is under the benign and saving influences of Christianity-that in thirty years all these millions will have passed into eternity, and will have been succeeded by as many millions more-that every one of these hundreds of millions is depraved; and all, except those who die in infancy, must be converted by the grace of God, or be lost for ever-and that hundreds of millions of these have none to preach unto them the gospel of salvation by Christ-and they will see that what is to be done for the salvation of the heathen now living must be done quickly. "I must work the work of him that sent me while it is day: the' night cometh, when no man can work." It was a terrific question which an African chief put once to a Christian

missionary. After listening to the Gospel for some time, he said to the missionary, "Why did you not come sooner, before so many of my people died, and went to hell?"

Many portions of this great field have for ages been closed against Christianity. But we live in a remarkable age. Enterprise, commerce, science, and even war, are throwing down the barriers that have long shut out the missionary from some of the largest and fairest portions of the earth. China, containing a population, according to Morrison, of 367,659,897 souls, who, in appearance, are all idolators, but, in reality, all atheists, has long striven to keep out the Gospel. But recent events have opened the way for the Christian missionary into the heart of that country. The Sepoy rebellion bids fair to destroy the greatest barrier to the free course of the word of the Lord in India. Caste is virtually abrogated. "The system of caste," says Sir John Lawrence," can no longer be permitted to rule in our services. Soldiers, and government servants of every class, must be entertained for their merits, irrespective of creed, class, or caste." Japan, an insular empire of Eastern Asia, possessing a superficies of 270,000 square miles, with an immense population, which is variously estimated at 10,000,000, 15,000,000, 40,000,000, and even as high as 50,000,000 of souls, has been nearly a sealed country for hundreds of years, but is at length opened to European and American intercourse. Turkey has been effectually opened for the preaching of the Gospel. The help rendered to the Sublime Porte by England, France, and Sardinia, in the late war with Russia, disposed him to listen to the entreaties of our ambassador and others, to do away with the proscription which existed against all who changed the religion of their forefathers; and now, we believe, no loss of status, of property, or of life, will follow even when a Mussulman embraces Christianity. The murders at Jeddah are not sanctioned by the authorities in Turkey; nay, more, a commissioner has been sent to apprehend and punish the murderers. By the enterprising zeal, the undaunted resolution, the indomitable perseverance, the Christian heroism of Dr. Livingstone, South Africa has been explored, and we are become acquainted with its hills and valleys, its rivers and lakes, its botany and geology, its en

tymology, ornithology, and zoology, and, above all, with its teeming millions of human beings, who are waiting with eagerness for the missionaries of the cross to tell them words whereby they can be saved. And the great and successful opening into North-Western Africa by the new Niger Expedition of the Church Missionary Society, promises to be almost as important in its results as Dr. Livingston's expedition in South Africa.

The field of missionary enterprises, then, is of vast extent. The hindrances which once kept us out of large portions of this field are now being removed by the good providence of God, and Christians of all denominations are invited to go up and possess the whole field in its length and in its breadth, for Christ's sake, and for Christ's glory. Shall we then, as a denomination, refuse to send " a mission to the heathen,' or think of another sphere of missionary labour, because it will be easier and less expensive to send a mission to one of our colonies than it will be to the heathen?

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We are perfectly aware that no part of this field should be neglected; for in every part of the globe man "is vile" and perishing. In the intense desire to save the heathen, properly so called, British Christians, for a long period, lost sight of the thousands in our colonies who were perishing for the lack of knowledge. About twentyfive years ago, attention was directed to this fact. Canada, especially, attracted the attention of British Christians; and, among the rest, our own body came forward to supply the lack of missionary labour in that vast country. In 1837 John Addyman reared our banner of the cross in that promising field of labour. That colony has since been well supplied with missionaries. The Church of England, the Wesleyan Methodists, the Baptists, the Presbyterians, the Methodist New Connexion, the Primitive Methodists, the Bible Christians, and the French Canadian Missionary Society, have all laboured zealously and successfully to spread the knowledge of the Saviour's name in that land. The paucity of labourers is not now so great as it once .was; but, still, all the Christian denominations cannot multiply missionaries fast enough to meet the increasing demands of the ever growing population. Within the last seven years the area of cleared land and the number

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