NOTES. and onwards, Exeter and district; March, Pastor G. D. Cox sends a cheering account of Mr. Burnham's services at Melton Mowbray. He has had very pleasing testimonies to the usefulness of our brother's visit to church-members, backsliders, and outsiders. Mr. Burnham has since conducted his third mission at Watton, Norfolk; and this month he is to be at Humberstone-road Union Chapel, near Leicester; Mansfield Congregational Chapel; and Ashton-under-Lyne Baptist Chapel. Mr. Russell was in Sunderland for the greater part of November, a lady friend, who is interested in the church there, having generously defrayed the expenses of the special services, which appear to have been productive of great good. During December, Mr. Russell has been holding meetings at Shooters'-hill Road Chapel, Blackheath, and this month he goes to Tunbridge Wells and Taunton. Messrs. Mateer and Parker finished their year with successful missions at Margate and Ramsgate. Pastor G. Rouse Lowden writes with much thankfulness of their visit to Hanwell; and Pastor J. Drew gives an exceedingly interesting report of the services at Margate. In addition to two meetings daily in the chapel, the large "Hall by the Sea," lent by Mr. Sanger, free of cost, was crowded on Sunday afternoons and evenings, and many received the message spoken or sung by the Evangelists. The Ramsgate services in the Amphitheatre have been equally attractive and useful. ORPHANAGE.-We are pleased to be able to announce that a generous friend has given £15 for the two engravings presented to us for the Orphanage. We are truly grateful to both donor and purchaser. In our contribution list this month there is an acknowledgment of £4, of Home Bazaar." "Proceeds A friend and his wife, together with their little son and daughter, during their leisure time, made a number of useful articles, needlework, carpentry, &c. They then set apart a counter in their shop for the display of their work, and wrote to several of their customers, asking them to purchase the goods for the sake of the orphans. As the result, 150 articles were sold, realizing the amount above stated, in addition to about ten shillings, with which our kind helpers have procured material which they have commenced to make up for another "Home Bazaar" this year. Right heartily do we thank the busy workers, and all who bought their work, and we trust their good example may be followed by others. Another item in the list of contributions must be mentioned. One of our College brethren tells us that the wife of one of his deacons, who had been restored to health after a serious illness, desired to have a thanksgiving service in her own house. She therefore prepared tea for as many friends as chose to go, on condition that each should contribute something to the Orphanage funds. In this way two guineas were raised, and in addition a most profitable evening was spent. We are informed that this "free tea, with a collection afterwards on behalf of the Orphanage," is to be an annual institution; and our brother, who sends the report of the proceedings, suggests that other pastors may find in their churches members who are able and willing to assist us in a similar manner. We are exceedingly thankful to him, to the good deaconess, and to all who partook of her kind hospitality, and thus helped to feed our fatherless family. There really seems to be no end to the ingenious inventions of our generous friends who take an interest in the orphans at Stockwell. 66 Mr. Charlesworth and his choir have continued their triumphant progress from town to town, everywhere winning friends for the institution, and bringing in a considerable amount towards its funds. been quite astonished at the large sums We have realized in places where local claims must be very heavy; and we trust that, in every case, 'the Father of the fatherless" will abundantly repay all that has been given to those who are bereft of their earthly parent, and so are specially the objects of the Divine pity and regard. When the noble contribution of £78 2s. 6d. arrived from Leeds, the President was so ill that he could only write a word or two of thanks, but he felt obliged to send to Brother George Hill, M.A., the commendatory message, "LEEDS LEADS." Since then, however, "the first student," Pastor W. Medhurst, has sent up £100, which has been collected by his friends, or given at the meeting at Lake Road Chapel, Landport. Many sons have done gloriously, but Brother Medhurst has excelled them all, notwithstanding many afflictions and heavy trials. It is impossible to express the gratitude that we feel to all who have helped to swell the long list of love which is published in the present magazine, and which we are happy to know will be "continued in our May the Lord graciously reward every contributor and every collector both "now and in that day." next." Baptisms at Metropolitan Tabernacle.November 13, fourteen; December 1, thirteen; December 4, ten. Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle. Statement of Receipts from November 15th to December 15th, 1884. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1 1 0 5 0 O Mr. John Ball 2 00 2.0 0 Mrs. C. Robertson... 0 10 0 0 10 0 D. A. J. 5 5 0 0 200 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 1 0 050 100 23 30 December 7 14 5 00 1 1 0 900 30 7 4 29 4 8 30 1 5 33 12 0 132 5 5. £255 10 11 E. C. E. J. T. Miss Cross Stockwell Orphanage. Statement of Receipts from November 15th to December 15th, 1884. 3 30 Mr. W. R. Deacon... K. J. Mrs. Clarke, per Pastor J. N. Rootham 10 00 101 1 4 £ s. d. 20 0.0 50 0 0 17 11 9 38 5 1 27 3 0 20 60 14 12 6 Mr. Robert Miller ... 500 100 0 0 5 0 ( 10 00 040 0 10 0 300 5 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 0 Meetings by Mr. Charlesworth and Or Mrs. Gray phanage Choir: Mr. Arthur Bass Barnsley Scarborough Bradford 24 3 9 Miss L. C. Greenlees Westbourne Grove Chapel Young Men's Bible-Class Mr. and Mrs. T. Glover Part Collection at Hanover Chapel, Miss Gamson Mrs. C. Norton and friend Proceeds of Meetings by Mr. Charlesworth and Orphanage Choir (amounts included in above totals).— BOYS' CLOTHING :-5 Night-shirts, Mrs. H. Tasker; 1 Suit left-off Clothing, "Anon"; 3 pairs knitted Socks, Miss Harris; doz. flannel Shirts, 24 pairs knitted Stockings, Miss E. Allan; 12 pairs knitted Socks, Mrs. Kine; 4 Articles, Mrs. Stockwell; 6 pairs boys' knitted Socks, Miss Drake. GIRLS' CLOTHING:-15 Jackets and Ulsters, Mr. Copp; 37 Articles for No. 1 House, Mrs. Harding's Bible Class; 30 cloth Jackets, Mr. J. Falkner; 117 Garments, the Ladies' Working Meeting, Metropolitan Tabernacle, per Miss Higgs; 25 pairs knitted Cuffs, Mrs. Mannington; 12 girls' Jackets, Mr. J. Pullen; 18 Articles, Miss Dawson; 12 Articles, Mrs. Penstone; 10 Articles, Mrs. A. Tidswell; 10 Articles, Miss S. A. Rose; 14 Articles, the Chatham Ladies' Orphan Mission, per Mrs. S. Harvey; 82 Garments, Mrs. G. Thompson, per Miss L. Grove; 12 pairs Cuffs for girls, Miss Drake; 165 Articles, the Reading Young Ladies' Working Party, per Mrs. James Withers; 15 Articles, the Ladies' Working Meeting, Wynne Road Chapel, Brixton, per Mrs. R. S. Pearce; 3 Articles, Mrs. J. White; 6 Articles, Miss M. A. Harris; 14 Hats from Luton: 23 Articles, Mrs. Stockwell. GENERAL:-63 Articles, Miss E. M. Lott; 2 dressed Dolls, 1 Doll's Hood and Bonnet, Miss Harris ; 36 copies Cantata, "The Prodigal Son," 1 "Great is the Lord," 1 Te Deum, Mr. R. P. Paine; 25 each Dessert Spoons and Forks, 25 Teaspoons, 12 Tablespoons, 36 Saltspoons, 4 pairs Sugar-tongs, Mr. G. Wheeler; 1 Fur Boa, Mrs. F. M. Hine; 1 black Rug, for Board Room Mr. W. Olney; a quantity Chamois Leather, Messrs. J. Beach & Sons; a quantity Boots and Shoes, Mr. A. Bear; a quantity Christmas Cards, Messrs. Philipp Brothers; 1 load Firewood, Mr. J. Smith; a quantity of Picture Books and Scripture Cards, the Religious Tract Society; 2 Dolls, 1 Box Toys, Mrs. G. Thompson, per Miss L. Grove. Girls' Orphanage Building Fund. Statement of Receipts from November 15th to December 15th, 1884. Colportage Association. Statement of Receipts from November 15th to December 15th, 1884. Society of Evangelists. Statement of Receipts from November 15th to December 15th, 1884. Mr. J. Buswell Messrs. Cassell and Co. Mr. E. Brayne Mr. Llewellyn, 1883 and 1884 0 10 6 1 1 0 220 0 10 6 2 20 -1 1 0 100 1 1 0 110 1 1 0 25 0 0 1 1 0 £79 6 0 £278 17 4 Mr. A. H. Scard Mr. J. Pentelow AUCKLAND TABERNACLE FUND.-A member, 2s 6d; Mr. Wm. Smith, £5 58; J. F., per Miss Goldston, £1 18; Mr. J. Hector, £5; Mr. J. Johnman, 2s 6d; Rev. J. T. Wigner, £1 1s; Rev. I. Levinsohn, £1 is; Mrs. Sandison, £5; a few bricks, 10s; an old member, £1; S. Reed, per V. J. C., 103; Mr. J. Tritton, £5; Mr. G. T. Mac Kenzie, 28 6d; E. H. T., 10s; Mrs. Payne, £1; Mrs. C. Norton, 2s; Miss Wyburn, £1 1s; E. P. W. S., 10s; Mrs. Turner, £2; N. M., Clapham, 5s; Miss Welton, 58; Mrs. King, £1 1s; Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fox, £5; Alick's sisters, £1 1s; Mrs. Lines, 10s; M. B., £1 1s; M. A. R., 2s 6d; Sir W. McArthur, M.P., £10; Mr. Reid, per Mr. Driver, 10s; Mr. F. Thompson, £1; Mrs. Mills, £3 10s; Miss Wade, £5; several friends, 178; Miss Turner, 2s 6d; Mr. E. Harris, jun., £2 2s; Mr. Napier, £1; Mr. J. Pentelow, £1; Mrs. J. C. Smith, £1 1s; Miss Higham, £1; a lady friend, 10s; collected by E. Underwood, £1 5s; Mr. and Mrs. W. Mills, £3 38; Mrs. Lewis, 10s; Miss Blomfield, 10s; Mrs. Earl, £2; Mr. Lyon, £1; a little one, 5s: Mrs. Horne, 10s; Miss M. Heath, £1 18; the Misses A. and E. Newman, £2; Mr. Henry Thomas, £1 1s; Mrs. Moffatt, 10s 6d; H. and C. Izzard, 5s; several friends at Farewell Meeting, £3 15s; Miss Spliedt, 10s; D. A. J., £1 ; Mrs. H. Thomas, £2; a sermon reader, Harrold, 2s 6d; a servant, 2s; collected by Mr. W. C. Murrell (including E. B., £50; Mr. R. Evans, £10; Mr. W. Evans, £5), £100. Proceeds of Pastor T. Spurgeon's Lecture at Presbyterian Church, Upper Norwood, £7 5s 6d; Temperance Lecture at Metropolitan Tabernacle, £20 19s; Sermons at Kenyon Chapel, Solon-road, Clapham (including £10 note, and £25 from an old friend), £75; additional amount from Lecture at Brighton, £1 5s 6d; profits on the sale of Photographs, £22 58. Received towards cost of Communion Service :-S. Gager, 2s 6d; M. Axten, 2s; Mrs. Bowes, 5s 6d; Mrs. Dunn, 5s; Mrs. Bantick, 10s 6d; given to Mr. T. Spurgeon at Farewell Meeting, £4 28; Mrs. Catley, 2s 6d; collected by Mr. W. C. Murrell, £26 118 7d. Total received for Auckland Tabernacle Building Fund, to December 15th, 1884 (exclusive of contributions for Communion Service), £2,537 14s. 9d. Friends sending presents to the Orphanage are earnestly requested to let their names or initials accompany the same, or we cannot properly acknowledge them; and also to write to Mr. Spurgeon if no acknowledgment is sent within a week. All parcels should be addressed to Mr. Charlesworth, Stockwell Orphanage, Clapham Road, London. Subscriptions will be thankfully received by C. H. Spurgeon," Westwood," Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood. Should any sums sent before the 14th of last month be unacknowledged in this list, friends cre requested to write at once to Mr. Spurgeon. Post Office and Postal Orders should be made payable at the Chief Office, London, to C. H. Spurgeon; and Cheques and Orders should all be crossed. |