futed. The latter is equally clear, concise, and pungent, and ought to be the vade mecum of every member of a Christian society, I have no acquaintance with the writers, and can have no other motive in this com. munication than to increase and extend a knowledge of the principles and rules of our communities, which I am happy to think are continuing firm and unmoved in the hope of the gospel, notwithstanding the "old wives' fables" that are published of our meeting houses being turned into churches, and our ministers going over in shoals to the Establishment. The writers of the works in question have my sincere thanks for their labours, and as the price of their productions will not allow of the expense of an extensive advertisement, I hope you will be kind enough to let me thus assist them. Yours faithfully, J. LEIFCHILD. SUNDAY SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL. (From the Patriot.) A highly interesting meeting of Sundayschool teachers was held on Wednesday evening, the 1st of March, in the spacious school-rooms adjoining Dr. Fletcher's meeting-house, Stepney. About one thousand teachers and friends of Sunday-schools sat down to tea, but the school rooms (although the largest in the metropolis) were found too contracted to accommodate all the guests, and tables were obliged to be spread in the two chapel vestries, and in the dwelling house over the chapel. After tea, the tables were removed, and the two spacious school rooms were filled to overflowing with a highly respectable and attentive auditory, which was now swelled to 1,200 persons. The right honourable Dr. Lushington, late M. P. for the Tower Hamlets, occupied the chair. The occasion which drew together this large assembly, was, to present a portrait of Mr. Henry Althans (painted by Morris) to that gentleman, as a token of esteem for his gratuitous services as Secretary of the East London Sunday-school Union, during a period extending to thirty years. The right honourable Chairman opened the business of the evening in an impressive address; after which the Rev. Dr. Cox, of Hackney, stood forward to perform the pleasing duty of presenting the portrait in the name of the subscribers, and pronounced the picture to be a capital likeness. [The picture was suspended in a splendid frame, in a conspicuous place, so that all eyes could see it.] Mr. Althans, in a very feeling manner, accepted the gift, acknowledging the compliment intended for him by his zealous coadjutors in Sunday-school teaching, and gave a short account of his early life and labours in the cause of religious education. The Rev. Dr. Campbell, of the Tabernacle, then addressed the assembled teachers on the vast importance of the work to which they were devoted, with all its duties and responsibilities; after which the Rev. J. Carlile, of Hackney, spoke of the connexion which ought always to subsist between the Christian church and the Sunday school. G. Offor, Esq., related some interesting particulars of the formation of the East London Sunday-school Union, in which he had assisted some thirty years ago. It appears that this valuable institution arose out of a public meeting held in the Rev. (now Dr.) Andrew Reed's chapel, in the New-road, in the year 1814, at which the lamented Dr. M'All, of Manchester, took a prominent part, together with the Rev. Dr. Burder, the Rev. J. Blackburn, of Pentonville, and Mr. Henry Althans, the last named gentleman having officiated as gratuitous secretary from the date of its formation. At that period, there were only 45 schools, containing 7,000 children; but now, in 1843, there are 126 schools, comprising upwards of 26,000 Sunday scholars. Joseph Maitland, Esq., of the East India House, W. H. Watson, Esq., of the Parent Society, and Mr. T. Brown, also addressed the assembly, which did not break up until 10 o'clock. A letter was read from Dr. Fletcher, who, we regret to hear, was confined in the country by severe indisposition. Two appropriate hymns, composed expressly for the occasion, by James Montgomery, Esq., of Sheffield, were sung during the evening. It was the largest Sundayschool meeting that has been held for many years in the Tower Hamlets, and most of the ministers of that district sanctioned the proceedings by their presence. PROVINCIAL. - REMOVALS. The Rev. H. Kidgell, of Newport Pagnell college, and late of Byfield, having accepted the invitation of the Independent church and congregation at Cuckfield, Sussex, entered upon his pastoral labours in that place on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1843. The Rev. H. Atley, of Frome, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the Independent church and congregation at Broad Chalk, Wilts, to become its pastor, and commenced his pastoral labours on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1843. character, that while he cared for others, he did not forget to " provide for those of his own house." His life, I believe, was insured for a considerable sum by (as I am told) his congregation. But he was also a member of that excellent institution, the Protestant Union for the benefit of the Widows and Children of Protestant Ministers of all Denominations. I learn from the secretary that he joined this society in the year 1839, for an annuity of £25. In October last, he increased his premium, and made the annuity £50. He was then in perfect health; but was a corpse within a month. The whole amount of his half-yearly subscriptions was 311. 5s. 6d. For this sum his widow became entitled to the above annuity. It was, however, subject to the reduction of one moiety till the subscription should have become equal to four years' annuity. This sum, as in several other instances, has been made up by the friends of the deceased: and on the 14th inst., Mrs. Harry will receive her first half-year's annuity of £25, which she will continue to enjoy during her life or widowhood. I have inquired what would have been the result in case there had been no widow, and find that the children would have received £20 per annum during their minority, and £400 divided among them on their coming of age. I am happy to find this Society brought of late more prominently before the public, and that its members have greatly increased in the last two or three years. I cannot forbear to call the attention of ministers to this subject. It is surely the duty of these servants of Christ, if it come within the range of bare possibility, to make some provision for those who may survive them. Ought not the churches to aid their pastors in this matter? Any seeming difficulty with respect to such aid, I am told by the secretary, may be easily obviated. And I am sure he will be ready and glad to give every information to such as may be disposed to make inquiries. I learn from him also, that the large increase of 60 per cent. upon the annuities of the elder members has arisen from the subscriptions of honorary members and legacies. These have very much declined, and I would offer some suggestions on that subject, but I believe the secretary himself intends to perform a service of that kind. I have consulted a very respectable actuary on the subject, who thinks this Society, upon the whole, decidedly the best for a minister to join. Hoping you will afford these remarks a place in your valuable Magazine, I am, yours, A FRIEND TO THE WIDOW AND FATHERLESS. March 17, 1843. REV. H. TOWNLEY'S CHAPEL. To the Editor of the Evangelical Magazine. DEAR SIR,-In a former letter published in your valuable Magazine, I intimated an intention of furnishing lists of the names of donors of 17. and upwards to the Bishopsgate chapel general fund, and to the school rooms' fund, apart, with statements as to the expenditure of the amounts subscribed. Such lists and statements, completed to 6th December last, now lie in the chapel-house for the inspection of contributors. They would have been printed, and appended to the Magazine, but that it is found the expense of such very lengthened advertisements would amount to a much larger sum than was anticipated, and the building committee apprehend so considerable an outlay for such a purpose would not be approved. There yet remains a balance of about 1830. against the chapel, and of about 6707. against the school rooms; to liquidate which, and thereby free the way for extended educational and other efforts on behalf of Spitalfields and its vicinity, renewed efforts are being made. Should any friends be kindly disposed to render further aid, either to the general fund or to the school rooms' fund alone, their contributions would be thankfully received on behalf of the committee by Dear Sir, Yours, very cordially, HINT FROM DR. Leifchild. To the Editor of the Evangelical Magazine. MY DEAR SIR,-You will, I am persuaded, do great service by allowing me, through your Miscellany, to recommend to my brethren in the ministry, with great respect and affection, to introduce to the notice of their people, if they have not yet met with them, two very little and very cheap books; the one entitled "The approving but undecided Hearer," by the Rev. W. Innes, price threepence; the other, "The Church Member's Monitor," by the Rev. C. Moase, at the same price. The former is the best thing of the kind I have ever met with, and exceedingly well adapted to the large class of persons attending our places of worship, answering to the description contained in its title. Every objection that timidity, fear, shame, or ignorance of incumbent duty, can suggest to deter from an avowal of fellowship with the Lord's people, is met and answered. The whole subject is compressed in a small compass, which every one can soon read, and which once read can never be forgotten or con fated. The latter is equally clear, concise, and pungent, and ought to be the vade mecum of every member of a Christian society, I have no acquaintance with the writers, and can have no other motive in this communication than to increase and extend a knowledge of the principles and rules of our communities, which I am happy to think are continuing firm and unmoved in the hope of the gospel, notwithstanding the "old wives' fables" that are published of our meeting houses being turned into churches, and our ministers going over in shoals to the Establishment. The writers of the works in question have my sincere thanks for their labours, and as the price of their productions will not allow of the expense of an extensive advertisement, I hope you will be kind enough to let me thus assist them. Yours faithfully, J. LEIFCHILD. SUNDAY SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL. (From the Patriot.) A highly interesting meeting of Sundayschool teachers was held on Wednesday evening, the 1st of March, in the spacious school-rooms adjoining Dr. Fletcher's meeting-house, Stepney. About one thousand teachers and friends of Sunday-schools sat down to tea, but the school rooms (although the largest in the metropolis) were found too contracted to accommodate all the guests, and tables were obliged to be spread in the two chapel vestries, and in the dwelling house over the chapel. After tea, the tables were removed, and the two spacious school rooms were filled to overflowing with a highly respectable and attentive auditory, which was now swelled to 1,200 persons. The right honourable Dr. Lushington, late M. P. for the Tower Hamlets, occupied the chair. The occasion which drew together this large assembly, was, to present a portrait of Mr. Henry Althans (painted by Morris) to that gentleman, as a token of esteem for his gratuitous services as Secretary of the East London Sunday-school Union, during a period extending to thirty years. The right honourable Chairman opened the business of the evening in an impressive address; after which the Rev. Dr. Cox, of Hackney, stood forward to perform the pleasing duty of presenting the portrait in the name of the subscribers, and pronounced the picture to be a capital likeness. [The picture was suspended in a splendid frame, in a conspicuous place, so that all eyes could see it.] Mr. Althans, in a very feeling manner, accepted the gift, acknowledging the compliment intended for him by his zealous coadjutors in Sunday-school teaching, and gave a short account of his early life and labours in the cause of religious education. The Rev. Dr. Campbell, of the Tabernacle, then addressed the assembled teachers on the vast importance of the work to which they were devoted, with all its duties and responsibilities; after which the Rev. J. Carlile, of Hackney, spoke of the connexion which ought always to subsist between the Christian church and the Sunday school. G. Offor, Esq., related some interesting particulars of the formation of the East London Sunday-school Union, in which he had assisted some thirty years ago. It appears that this valuable institution arose out of a public meeting held in the Rev. (now Dr.) Andrew Reed's chapel, in the New-road, in the year 1814, at which the lamented Dr. M'All, of Manchester, took a prominent part, together with the Rev. Dr. Burder, the Rev. J. Blackburn, of Pentonville, and Mr. Henry Althans, the last named gentleman having officiated as gratuitous secretary from the date of its formation. At that period, there were only 45 schools, containing 7,000 children; but now, in 1843, there are 126 schools, comprising upwards of 26,000 Sunday scholars. Joseph Maitland, Esq., of the East India House, W. H. Watson, Esq., of the Parent Society, and Mr. T. Brown, also addressed the assembly, which did not break up until 10 o'clock. A letter was read from Dr. Fletcher, who, we regret to hear, was confined in the country by severe indisposition. Two appropriate hymns, composed expressly for the occasion, by James Montgomery, Esq., of Sheffield, were sung during the evening. It was the largest Sundayschool meeting that has been held for many years in the Tower Hamlets, and most of the ministers of that district sanctioned the proceedings by their presence. PROVINCIAL. REMOVALS. The Rev. H. Kidgell, of Newport Pagnell college, and late of Byfield, having accepted the invitation of the Independent church and congregation at Cuckfield, Sussex, entered upon his pastoral labours in that place on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1843. The Rev. H. Atley, of Frome, has accepted the unanimous invitation of the Independent church and congregation at Broad Chalk, Wilts, to become its pastor, and commenced his pastoral labours on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1843. SURREY MISSION. The forty-sixth anniversary of this Society will be held at the Rev. G. Clayton's chapel, Walworth, on Wednesday, April 12th. The Rev. J. Hill, of Clapham, will preach in the morning, and the annual meeting will be held in the evening. HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION. The half-yearly meeting of the Hants Association will be held at Buckland, near Portsea, the 26th inst. Mr. Slatyer, of Odiham, is appointed to preach. The subject: "The Scriptures the only rule of faith and practice." The Sunday School Union will hold their meeting at the same place and day, at seven, P. M. RECOGNITIONS. Rev. David Roberts. The Rev. David Roberts, formerly of Zion chapel, Aryleseg, was recognised pastor of the Welch Independent church, at the Tabernacle, Gartside-street, Manchester, on the 6th and 7th of December last. The Rev. Dr. Halley delivered an interesting discourse from 2 Thess. ii. 15; and the Revs. W. Griffith, Holyhead, and H. Pugh Mostyn (in Welsh), from John xvii. 21, and 2 Cor. vi. 1. The following ministers took part in the services:-Rev. J. W. Massie, Chapel-street; R. Fletcher, Grosvenorstreet; J. Gwyther, Zion chapel; J. L. Poore, Hope-street; G. Hoyle, Every street; and J. Jones, formerly of Harwich. Rev. A. J. Morris. The Rev. A. J. Morris, late of Manchester, was recognised as pastor of the Congregational church, Holloway, on Wednesday, the 8th of February, when the introductory discourse was delivered by Rev. J. H. Godwin, of Highbury college; the questions were proposed by Rev. Caleb Morris, of Fetter-lane chapel; the special prayer was offered by Rev. John Blackburn, of Pentonville; and the charge to the people and minister delivered by Rev. Thomas Binney, of the Weigh-house chapel, who concluded with prayer. The Rev. Messrs. Foster, of Highgate, and Lewis, Ford, and Hollis, of Islington, likewise took parts in the service. Rev. Robert Wilson. On Tuesday, February 7th, 1843, the Rev. Robert Wilson, late of Denholme, Roxburghshire, was publicly recognised as the pastor of the ancient Congregational church in the town of Cockermouth, Cumberland. The Rev. T. G. Potter, of Work The ington, commenced the service by reading suitable portions of Scripture, and presenting a brief but appropriate prayer. Rev. Jonah Reeve, of Aspatria, delivered the introductory discourse, taking for the foundation of many pointed and forcible remarks on the working of civil establishments in religion, and the principles and tendencies of the modern Oxford school, John xviii. 36, "My kingdom is not of this world." The Rev. John Kelsey, of Wigton, having proposed the usual questions to the newly-elected pastor and the church, and received the most satisfactory answers, offered a very comprehensive designationprayer. The Rev. Wm. Brewis, of Penrith, gave the charge to the minister from the words of Jehovah to Ezekiel, "Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me;" dwelling particularly on the honour, the duties, the encouragement and the reward of the Christian watchman. The Rev. R. G. Milne, A.M., of Whitehaven, addressed the church and congregation, in a lucid and impressive manner, on their duties to the pastor of their choice, from 1 Thess. v. 12, "We beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake;" and the Rev. T. W. Hinds, of Maryport, concluded the solemn service with prayer and the benediction. The chapel was filled with an attentive and deeply interested audience from the early hour of one o'clock to nearly five in the afternoon. After a short interval, about 300 of the friends, including many from the surrounding churches of Whitehaven, Workington, and Maryport, some of whom had walked several miles to attend the services of the day, sat down to tea in the schoolrooms adjoining the chapel, the ladies of the congregation having kindly furnished the trays; and though no charge was made for the tickets of admission, nearly 167. was most cheerfully contributed,-a sum more than sufficient to defray the expenses connected with the recognition and the protracted services recently held for the revival of religion in Cockermouth and its neighbourhood, one proof among many of the efficiency of the voluntary principle. Tea being over, for the greater convenience of both speakers and hearers, there was an adjournment to the chapel, where not fewer than 400 persons listened with marked attention to addresses delivered by the Rev. R. Wilson, president on the occasion; Mr. Muncaster, of Whitehaven; and the Rev. Messrs. Bilson (Baptist), Whitehaven, Hinds, Potter, Kelsey, Reeve, Milne, and Brewis. Between the speeches, some choice pieces of sacred music were introduced with pleasing effect. The meeting did not conclude till about ten o'clock, when the assembly separated under the hallowed impression, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. It is as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore." ORDINATIONS. Rev. Isaac Brierley. On Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 1842, the Rev. Isaac Brierley, late of Pickering Academy, was ordained pastor of the church and congregation assembling in the Independent chapel, Mixenden, near Halifax, Yorkshire. The Rev. John Calvert, of Morley, commenced the services of the day with reading suitable portions of Scripture, and prayer. The Rev. David Hewitt, of Rochdale, Mr. B.'s pastor, delivered a luminous and interesting discourse, on the nature of a Christian church. The Rev. Amos Blackburn, of Eastwood, asked the questions, and received Mr. B.'s confession of faith. The Rev. James Pridie, of Halifax, offered the ordination prayer, with the laying on of hands; after which the Rev. John Ely, of Leeds, Mr. B.'s first pastor, addressed a most solemn and interesting charge to the newlyordained minister, from Matt. xxv. 21, "His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." In the evening, the Rev. James Gregory, of Kepping chapel, Thornton, preached a faithful sermon to the church and congregation, from the Third Epistle of John, and the eighth verse: "We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow-helpers to the truth." These interesting services were well attended; in the morning the chapel was crowded. Between the morning and evening services, about seventy ministers and friends sat down to an excellent dinner, provided for the occasion, in the school-room. The Rev. Messrs. Ewing, of Halifax; Preston, of Warley; Whitewood, of Halifax, (Baptist ;) Jones, of Booth, engaged in the devotional part of the service. The Rev. J. D. Morell, A.M. The Rev. John Daniel Morell, A.M., was ordained to the pastoral charge of the church and congregation worshipping in the Independent chapel, High-street, Gosport, formerly, for forty-eight years, under the ministry of the late venerable Rev. David Bogue, D.D., on Thursday, 27th Oct. 1842. The interesting services of the day were commenced by the Rev. J. Silly, by reading the Scriptures and prayer. The Rev. John Burnett, of Camberwell, then delivered a most animated, eloquent, and powerful address, on the scriptural nature and discipline of a Christian church, from these apostolic words "I speak as unto wise men, judge ye what I say." The appeal was most forcible by its arguments, which were drawn from Scripture authority alone, and carried conviction to every candid and unprejudiced mind. We will not enlarge upon it here, as we trust the rev. gentleman will be prevailed upon to publish his discourse for wider circulation; more especially as the aspect of the present time requires that every man should exercise the right and the duty of private judgment, in matters relating to eternal salvation. The questions usual on such occasions were asked by the Rev. Thomas Cousins, of Portsea, and the answers were interesting and impressive. The statement made in reference to the circumstances which led to the election of the pastor was exceedingly appropriate, and excited general interest; it gave a brief historical account of the church, and of the faithful and distinguished men of God who had administered the word of truth amongst them, from its formation, in the year 1664, to the present period. The replies made by the excellent young minister, and his confession of faith, displayed a depth of talent and of piety, which could not fail to call forth the warmest expressions of satisfaction and esteem from all his brethren in the ministry; and of gratitude and affection from the members of his church and congregation. The ordination prayer was then offered up with deep solemnity, by the Rev. G. Giles, of Newport. The charge was most impressively and affectionately delivered by the Rev. Dr. Pye Smith, the learned and much esteemed Theological Tutor of the College at Homerton, and under whom Mr. Morell was a student five years. The service was closed with prayer by the Rev. J. D. Mudie. In the evening, the Rev. Mr. Morris, of Portsea, commenced by prayer; after which a most eloquent, impressive, and faithful address to the people was preached by the Rev. T. Adkins, of Southampton, and Divine service was concluded by the Rev. Mr. Currelly. Crowded congregations were brought together by the fineness of the weather, and the interesting service of the day. A lively ardour and general spirit of devotion, accompanied by gratitude to God, for the mercies and prospects of that day, animated and cheered all who had the happiness to be present on this interesting occasion. The ministers, to the number of thirty, and many other friends, dined and |