The day arrived, but with it, pouring rain! This was not very promising, but each tried to cheer the others, and all were as cheerful as possible under the circumstances. By three o'clock, the time appointed for opening, everything was ready, and on looking we saw the show was so good that we should not have been ashamed for all the aristocracy in Aberavon to pay us a visit. Those who did come through the rain pronounced it to be the best exhibition of the kind they had ever seen in the place! Four ladies, with others to assist, had engaged to get up and preside over so many separate stalls; and to avoid any dispute about place, it was decided to draw lots where each one should take her stand. The following was the order observed, with the amount each stall produced:No. 1, Mrs. Bridgman, assisted by Mrs. Redmore, Miss Leverton, and

Miss Trewin

2, Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Sing, assisted by Miss Evans, Miss Sing, and Miss Ace

2, Mrs. T. Ace and Mrs. Johns, assisted by Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Crowdy

30 6 O

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3, Mrs. Bate, assisted by Miss Bate, Mrs. N. Bate, and Miss Ayre Refreshment Stall-Mrs. Simons and Mrs. Martin Entrance Fees

16 O O

Sold since

2 14 II

5 15 3

0 7 7

When the expenses are deducted, the net proceeds will be somewhat below the £100, but the few pounds will be advanced, and £100 of the debt will be immediately paid off. The writer has been mixed up with many bazaars during the last twelve or fourteen years, in which he has seen several hundreds of pounds brought into the Lord's treasury, but he has never had to do with one which has been conducted and carried through more cheerfully or more pleasantly than this one. From beginning to end, nothing has occurred to mar the happiness of any, and all seemed pleased that they have done something to render the effort a success. In closing this article, Mr. Editor, I want to make an Appeal. We are paying five per cent. for all the monies borrowed on the above premises. We think we ought to get it for four per cent., and should any one who reads this feel disposed to advance any amount from £100 to £700 at that rate, and will communicate with the pastor, we shall deem it a great favour. The security is first-class.

C. B.

[Surely this appeal for money at a lower rate of interest will be responded to by some generous friend.-ED.

NEATH, ABERAVON CIRCUIT.-The financially embarrassed state of our chapel here has occasioned much anxiety and toil for years. To meet the interest of about £1,000, and contribute liberally to the missionary, circuit, and other funds, has taxed the energies of a society that is by no means wealthy. When a suggestion was made relative to the reduction of the chapel debt, the people adopted it heartily, and in September it was resolved to pay off, if possible, £120 by the Conference. The Elders, in taking the initiative, were supported by the united strength of the society and congregation. A scheme-consisting of lectures, donations, and a bazaar-was started to accomplish this purpose. Liberal donations were immediately promised, the services of Mr. H. Teasdale to deliver two lectures were secured, and a bazaar committee appointed, and in a short time, our lady friends, who worked with great diligence, had got together an exceptionally good show of articles. The bazaar, held in the British Schoolroom on Monday, December 27th, was opened by J. H. Rowland, Esq., Mayor of Neath. The

pouring rain militated much against us; but the effort was a success as the financial account shows

Given and collected by members of the society and congregation,

in sums varying from 5s. to £5 ·

Proceeds of Lectures

No. 1 Stall, The Misses Kimble (3)

2

do. Mrs. Vanstone, Mrs. J. Morcombe, & Miss

Gorman

3 do. (Sunday-school) Misses Swash, German, and
Taylor

4 do. Misses E. Hunkin, A. Allin, & K. Griffiths 5 do. Misses A. Swash, S. Trick, and F. Creek Refreshment Stall

Mr. J. German's Bride Cake dip

Fruit stall

Exhibition of Curiosities

Taken at the door

873

II 15 10

Total receipts
Disbursements

Balance

7 18 I

£115 13 11

After our anniversary is held we shall be able to pay off £120 of the debt. In addition to this, we have obtained a considerable sum of money at a lower rate of interest, so that the annual working expenses will be about 10 a year less. It would be invidious to mention names, yet the exceptional liberality of of Messrs. L. German and J. Kimble, and the assiduity of the chapel secretary, Mr. David W. Roberts, are specially worthy of notice.

Neath, Feb. 1st, 1881.

J. NINNIS.

LISKEARD.

(Continued from page 95.)

WHILE writing on our chapels, I may say, the people at Pengover Green have, by a smart little effort, raised £20, which will enable them to meet arrears of interest, do certain repairs to their chapel, and pay off £10 of the debt.

By a small bazaar, quickly got up, the friends at Cheesewring have secured £15 towards repairing their chapel-seats, which have been greatly damaged by dry rot.

Railway Terrace.-The trustees have decided to enlarge this chapel, and reseat it with pitch-pine.

The trustees and elders of Pensilva chapel purpose making some considerable improvements to the entrance. This chapel (which is the largest in the circuit) will this year be free of debt; and as there is a good society and congregation, it was thought by many that they should lay out at least £200 on necessary alterations and improvements in the interior of the place. But the trustees seem afraid to grapple with so great a work. Not many of our leading friends in this place read your excellent Magazine, and hence are not stimulated by the enterprising spirit and noble deeds of our friends in other parts of the connexion.

A new chapel must this summer be built at Mount, for the old chapel is a house divided against itself, and cannot therefore stand.

To prevent the incumbrance of a circuit debt, an assessment committee has devised a scheme which it is hoped will answer the desired end.

MISSIONARY MEETINGS.

At the first series, held at St. Luke's, Mount, Tredinnick, St. Neot, and Trenant, in November, through the indisposition of Mr. Rattenbury, we had no deputation. The meetings were, however, very good, and the receipts in advance in each place, Trenant making a long step forward.

The second round of meetings commenced at Dobwalls, on Monday, February 21st. Returns just as last year. Trewidland, a trifle behind, and it is possible that Liskeard will be a little behind, though the public collections are a good bit ahead. The cards rather fail in these two places.

MR. BARKER

joined us at Pensilva, where he preached a capital sermon to a good congregation in the afternoon. The tea was well patronized, and we had a grand meeting in the evening. The deputation, Messrs. Barker and Stephens, had the meeting to themselves, and they utilized the time to good purpose. Money ahead.

Next day "our Canadian brother" preached at St. Cleer. It was a delightful service. In his discourse Mr. Barker dealt some severe blows at our English bazaars. Some were a little surprised to hear such remarks from an American, as it is generally supposed our cousins across the Atlantic are a little more elastic in such things than ourselves. Would Mr. Barker repeat his statements in the Magazine? The subject ought to be fairly discussed; for certainly if bazaars are the occasion of all the evil that our friend intimates, the connexioual frown should be turned upon them, and a bazaar should never be heard of in our church work.

The public tea and meeting were largely attended, and the latter most enthusiastic. Receipts £16 4s., nearly double what they were four years ago, and £3125. in advance of last year. Mr. W. H. Rule (Wesleyan) made a good chairman. We say a great deal when we state that Mr. Barker's visit has answered all the expectations which his great reputation had excited. The labours of our district deputation, Mr. J. Stephens, have given the greatest satisfaction. Mr. Dymond preached at Liskeard and St. Cleer, on the Sabbath, with his usual ability.

The last round of meetings are being conducted this week. Mr. Ellis, from Tavistock, is the deputation; and, let us hope, through his advocacy, the returns will show an upward tendency. If so we shall, for the Circuit, return several pounds increase.

To the praise of God we state that

REVIVALS

have been experienced in the following places :

At Railway Terrace about thirty have been converted; Common Moor over twenty; Liskeard nearly a score. St. Neot, where the good work is still going on between thirty and forty. All may not join our societies, but I believe will, in different places, form part of the one great Church.

St. Cleer, March 10th.

J. MORRIS.

SOUTHMOLTON MISSION. BLAKEWELL.-We have rescated the chapel and repaired the floor. God's sanctuary is now attractive and inviting. The debt contracted a few months ago is paid off. A rich influence pervades our social and public services. The young converts give evidence of growth in grace, and four of the number have begun to preach Christ. May they be able ministers of the New Testament, rightly dividing the Word of Truth. The church is looking prosperous.

MOLLAND.-Last night we held a Teetotal meeting, which was enthusiastic throughout; all present but four signed the pledge. I was delighted to see the young men coming forward and writing their names willingly. In this place, we have a class-leader and a class-meeting of the right sort.

At the QUARTERLY MEETING this week, all in the meeting rose and entreated their pastor to stay the fourth year. Our experience is, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." In aim, in spirit, we No one in the circuit ever thinks of giving his minister an unkind word. "We part in body, not in mind,

are one.

Our hearts continue one."

T. HARRIS.

KIRKLAND, CLEATOR MOOR MISSION.

DEAR SIR,-Perhaps a few lines will be acceptable to your readers, as probably some of them are anxious to know what we are doing. We have only one chapel, which is unfortunately too small, and up to the last Conference no preaching place; but our few friends are deeply interested in our beloved Denomination, and thus far we have paid our way. On New Year's day we held a bazaar, and despite the unpropitious weather, it was quite a success. The sum realized was £40; since I have received another donation of £5. We have held some special meetings, which resulted in the quickening of believers, and in the hopeful conversion of a few souls. We intend making another special effort as soon as our missionary work is over.

A Band of Hope and a Temperance Society have been recently organized, which are bidding fair to be successful. A goodly number have already joined our ranks. May God send us great prosperity.

J. RAWLINGS.

WATERLOO ROAD (LONDON) SUNDAY SCHOOL. THE anniversary services were held on Sunday, Feb. 13th. The Rev. W. H. Tickell (pastor) preached in the morning and evening. In the afternoon the service of song, "St. Paul," was rendered by a choir of nearly one hundred voices, the connective passages of Scripture being given as recitations by some of the scholars. On the conclusion of this service about seventy teachers and friends took tea in the school-room; after which Mr. Arthur O. Hobbs read a paper on the subject of "Christian Holiness." The forty-third annual meeting was held on the following Monday evening, the pastor presiding. Mr. J. Woollacott read the report, which was, in most respects, very encouraging. The school comprises 37 teachers and 298 scholars. The library contains nearly 400 volumes. The Young Christian's Band-started twelve months since has thirty-five members. During the year the sum of £13 has been contributed to the Bible Christian Missionary Society. New arrangements have been made as to visitation, under which every scholar who is absent for two Sundays is visited by one of the teachers. The visitors hand reports of their work to the officers weekly. Two thousand magazines and periodicals have been sold, with a profit of £2 to the school funds. A new "order of opening service" has been adopted in the afternoon school. This is varied each quarter, teachers and scholars being supplied with printed copies of the service. The Scholars' Institute continues to answer well. A monthly early morning prayer meeting has been established. Thirty-six of the teachers are members of the church. The pastor takes a deep interest in the school, and

attends regularly on Sunday afternoons. Mr. S. Moore read the cash account, which showed the receipts to have been £69 195. 7d.; disbursements, £63 12s. 2d.; leaving a balance in hand of £6 7s. 5d. After a few remarks from the Chairman, the adoption of the report and the election of officers was moved in an earnest address by the Rev. M. Brokenshire. The resolution was seconded by Mr. W. B. Luke. The second resolution, which acknowledged God's goodness to the workers in this school, was proposed by the Rev. W. Mellor (Wesleyan), and seconded by the Rev. W. Luke. During the evening several anthems were rendered by the choir; Mr. Alfred Furse presided at the harmonium. Liberal collections were taken up after each service.

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