Sunday services, conducted by the ministers or leaders for small societies not well supplied with preachers, might be usefully combined with occasional lectures in public halls. Both kinds of work have been determined upon; and it is hoped that, by the Lord's blessing, we shall be able to report in the pages of the Magazine that good success has accrued to our efforts. In the evening the ministers adjourned to the New Jerusalem school-room, Peter-street, where a numerous gathering of friends from various parts of Lancashire, joined them in a public tea meeting. After the tea, a public meeting was held, presided over by the minister of Peter-street Church, who introduced the Rev. E. D. Rendell, as the essayist of the evening, who would treat the subject selected, The Credibility of Swedenborg.' The essay was very interesting and extremely able; but as it will be shortly published, it is not necessary to summarise its arguments and suggestions here. Interesting speeches were subsequently delivered by the Revs. W. Woodman, Westall, Mr. E. J. Broadfield, and other friends, and the most useful and instructive meeting was brought to a close by a speech from the president, with singing, and a benediction. NEW CHURCH COLLEGE.-We learn from the secretary of this institution, that in consideration of the greater domestic advantages afforded to students by Dr. and Mrs. Bogg, the council have resolved slightly to increase the fees; their object being to make the college thoroughly useful and comfortable, a place in which New Church parents may be sure that the health, education, and manners of their sons are all cared for. We quite agree with the council as to the importance of making the school in every respect thorough. And although they might have been expected to make their calculations on this principle at the beginning, so as to prevent the feeling of uncertainty which changes of the terms produce; yet, if an increase in the fees is necessary, it should certainly be made, as nothing, more especially of this kind, is cheap which is not efficient. We learn, also, that Mr. Moss, one of the Conference students, and formerly of the College, has passed his second B.A. examination. He has officiated at the College chapel on several occasions, greatly to the satisfaction of the congregation. DALTON. This society is now settled under the pastoral charge of Mr. Eli Whitehead, whose services are warmly appreciated, and is vigorously pursuing a course of use. Several classes, organised for the instruction of the young, are well attended. The services of the church are also steadily improving, and the general appearance of the society is eminently encouraging. On the 18th of October the anniversary sermons were preached, in the morning and evening by the Rev. R. Storry, and in the afternoon by Mr. Whitehead. The attendance at all the services was good; at the evening service the large chapel was comfortably filled. The collections were liberal, being, indeed, the largest hitherto taken. HULL.-The society at this place has been recently visited by Mr. Gunton, who delivered to them a course of four lectures, and preached twice on two Sundays, November 1st and 8th. The lectures were on "Genesis and Geology," "The Origin of Evil," "The New Jerusalem," and "The Nature of the Spiritual World." The services on the Sabbaths were well attended, and the lectures as well as could be expected, in the state of political excitement occasioned by a contested election. Those who were present manifested considerable interest in the subjects, and some expressed a warm appreciation of the manner in which they were treated. Several questions were proposed at the close of the lectures, and satisfactorily answered by the lecturer. The members of the society were so much interested in the services as to desire Mr. Gunton to prolong his stay over another Sunday, which, however, he was unable to do. In addition to the usual services of the Sabbath, Mr. Gunton also addressed the teachers and children of the Sunday-school, the young people being instructed and pleased by his addresses. A meeting of the friends was also held during his stay, to make arrangements for the purchase of a plot of land on which to build a church, which is greatly needed by the society. A public concert and reading in furtherance of this object was also held in the Sailor's Institute, over which Mr. Gunton presided. The proceedings of this entertainment seem to have given general satisfaction, and were noticed with commendation by the public press. The visit altogether appears to have been of eminent use to the society, and will help them, we hope, in the work of building up the church in which they are engaged. LOWESTOFT.It is known to our friends that less than two years ago Mr. Spilling, of Norwich, undertook a mission to this pleasant sea-side town and watering place. His efforts were so largely blessed by the great Head of the church, that in the course of a few months a building for public worship was erected, at a cost of upwards of £900., and a society formed, numbering upwards of sixty, with a large congregation. The entire expense of this building has thus far been borne by the congregation themselves, without any solicitation for aid from the church at large. A Sunday-school, with nearly 100 children, is now in operation. Mr. Spilling has just delivered a series of six lectures on the principal doctrines of the church, which the congregation has enabled him to publish on cheap terms, in order that the great and blessed truths taught in them may be spread abroad. They are presumably suited for missionary purposes, and may be had at the "Eastern Times" office, Lowestoft, where they were published, and in which town they have had a circulation which it is hoped has been productive of much good. JOHN WOOLLTORTON. ISLINGTON.-The quarterly tea meeting of the Junior Members and Mutual Improvement Society was held on Tuesday, the 13th October. The attendance, though good, was not quite so large as on previous occasions. The evening was agreeably occupied with readings, recitations, and music, vocal and instrumental. On the 10th November, Dr. E. B. Bogg gave the society an interesting lecture upon "Mexico." As it consisted for the most part of personal adventures and observations, there was a point given to the remarks that no mere book lecture could have supplied. Marriages. On the 15th July, at the New Jerusalem Church, Peter-street, Manchester, by the Rev. John Hyde, Mr. Robert Gomm, of Hawridge, Bucks, to Miss Matilda, daughter of Mr. James Twiss, of Manchester. On the 30th September, at Winchester, Mr. Joseph Clark, of London, to Miss Annie Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. John Jones, of Winchester. On the 14th October, at the New Jerusalem Church, Spring-road, Brightlingsea, by Mr. S. Jepson, Mr. Joseph Gees to Miss Jeanneton Griggs, elder daughter of Mr. Robert Griggs, both of Brightlingsea. On the 19th ult., at the New Jerusalem Church, Higher Bridge-street, Bolton, by the father of the bridegroom, John, eldest son of the Rev. W. Woodman, Kersley, to Emma, younger daughter of the late Mr. John Horrocks, of Bolton. On the 22nd October, at the New Jerusalem Church, Bedford-street North, Liverpool, by Mr. Redman Goldsack, Mr. James Sutton, of Latchford, Warrington, to Miss Mary Ann Fox, of the same place, daughter of the late Mr. Charles James Fox, of Middlewich, Cheshire. On the 6th November, at the New Jerusalem Church, Spring-road, Brightlingsea, by Mr. S. Jepson, Mr. Nathaniel Saunders to Miss Myra James, both of East Mersea, Essex. Obituary. On September 23rd, at 2, Alfred Place, Kingsdown. Bristol, in the 32nd year of her age, Miss Henrietta Sidwell, who had from her first dawn of reason been an exemplary member of the Lord's New Church. Intellectually discerning the truth of the doctrines of the New Dispensation, she had the consolation of certain trust in Divine Providence during a protracted affliction, which she bore with the fortitude of resignation to her Heavenly Father's will. J. K. Departed this life, aged 79, Mrs. Helen Conse, widow of the late Captain Conse, of the Royal Artillery. She could never reconcile the popular doctrines of the trinity and atonement with the teaching of the Holy Word; and when the sublime truths of the New Jerusalem were presented to her by a respected friend, her ardent mind eagerly embraced them, and for 25 years, the greater part of which time she was a member of the Argylesquare Society, she studied them, and endeavoured to make them the rule and guide of her life, and they proved a great comfort during a long period of suffering from ill health; and at last, when recovery was hopeless, she gladly resigned her life into the hands of her Heavenly Father. On October 13th, at Beaulieu villa, Fisherton, Salisbury, aged 22, Mary, the beloved and eldest daughter of Mr. William Whitehorn, passed into the eternal world. She had from her earliest infancy been brought up in the faith and life of the New Jerusalem, and it is gratifying to know that her daily conduct and actions were in strict conformity thereto. She had experienced a long, fluctuating, and lingering illness, her complaint being heart disease; but her trust throughout was the Lord Jesus Christ, and in Him she felt spiritual strength more than sufficient to compensate for her weakness of body, expressing herself as being thoroughly convinced that her early removal from earth would be her speedy introduction to the heavenly world. A few days before her death, she joined with her parents, sister, and several of her relatives in partaking of the Holy Communion, administered to them by the Rev. D. T. Dyke; who also, in compliance with her expressed desire, read the New Church Burial Service at the interment of her mortal remains at the new cemetery at Bemerton; and as it was the first time that our service had been publicly used in this district, we were pleased to find that several of the strangers present on the occasion made remarks expressive of their approval of the form used. D. On the 28th October, in her 23rd year, at Folkstone (where she had been for some time residing), Miss Alice Tarelli was removed into the spiritual world, after a short illness of gastric fever. She was connected with the society at Crossstreet, Hatton garden, and when in London was a regular attendant at Divine worship. and at the Sunday morning classes in connection with that society. It is interesting to know that on the last Sunday before leaving London for Folkstone, she was baptised into the New Church at the above place of worship. She was also for some time a member of the Junior Members' Society at Argyle-square, and, until her business engagements prevented her, took great delight in attending the various meetings of that society. Her loss is deeply felt by her mother and sister, and a large circle of relatives and friends. INSTITUTIONS OF THE CHURCH. LONDON. Missionary and Tract Society, Swedenborg House, Bloomsbury-street.- p.m. 6-30 College, Devonshire-street, Islington.-Second Thursday 8-0 6-30 ..... MANCHESTER. 6-30 ditto ditto 7-0 Tract Society, Schoolroom, Peter-street.-Third Friday. Missionary Society Members of Conference are invited, when in London, to attend the National Missionary, and when in Manchester, to attend the Missionary and the Tract Societies. TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS. Communications to be sent for the Essay department, to the Editor, the Rev. W. BRUCE, 43, Kensington Gardens Square, London, W.; for the Miscellaneous department, to the Rev. R. STORRY, Heywood Hall, Heywood. Those intended for insertion in the forthcoming number must be received not later than the 15th.; except brief notices of recent meetings, &c., which may appear if not later than the 18th. "SCRIPTURE BOTANY: the Trees, Flowers, and Plants mentioned in Holy Writ, treated Botanically, and by the light of Correspondence." We have good reason to hope that a series of articles upon this very pleasing and useful subject may be received from Mr. Leo Grindon during the year soon to commence,-the first perhaps in February. Mr. Grindon's qualifications for the work are well known, and we trust, and our readers will equally trust, that he may be able to devote his pen to it. 66 R. S."-The notice to which our attention is directed has already appeared in our pages. 581 CONTENTS. ESSAYS. Address from the General Conference to "Atonement," use of the term, 318, 413, Christian Unity, thoughts on, 509. Church, Foundation of the, 24. Education as a means of Mental Develop- Evil Speaking, 223. Faith, Liberty and Authority in matters Intercessory Prayer, 152, 207, 256. Liberty and Authority in matters of Faith, 49, 112, 166, 216, 297, 364. Magazine, the, 529. Modern Philosophy, the Bearings of, on Prayer, Intercessory, 152, 207, 256. Reformation, the Three Phases of, 16. Ritualism Considered and Applied, 118, "Rival Philosophers," the, 212. Report of the Committee appointed by Obtaining it, and Confirming it when Sermon-Coming to the Help of the Sermon-The Laws of Divine Provi- dence in relation to Crime, 459. Swedenborg in the New Church, Autho- Swedenborg, a Serious Mistranslation Thoughts by the Wayside, 538. Uses and Duties of New Church Socie- ties, 259. Mr. White and his Reviewers.-No. II. Word, the Literal and Spiritual Senses Thoughts, 214. Angelic Philosophy of the Divine Love Brightlingsea, 186, 286, 381, 478. and Wisdom, 372. Apocalypse, Sermons on the, 29. Chapel Gems for Sunday Schools, 571. Compendium of Scripture Teaching on the Trinity, the Atonement, Imputa- tion, and the Resurrection, 32. Doctrines of the New Church, a Brief Deptford, 92, 187. Economy of the Animal Kingdom, the, Gems from the Writings of Swedenborg; Help to Family and Private Devotion, a, Illustrations of the Divine Word, 421. Letters to a Man of the World, 513. Lectures on the Nature of Spirit, and of Maiden, prepare to become a Happy Wife Modern Religious Thought, Essays on, Our Children in Heaven, 274. Sulpicii Severi Libri qui Supersunt. Sunday Lessons for use in Families and Trees of Old England, the, 84. Meetings during Conference, 423. Grimsby, 383. Hull, 44, 94, 139, 187, 236, 382, 524, Journal of the General Convention of the New Jerusalem in the United Lincolnshire New Church Association, Islington, 90, 187, 287, 332, 579. South, 188. Propagation Society, 431, 522 Manchester-Missionary Society, 90,380. Ministers' Meeting, 137, 234, 577. Missionary and Tract Society, 185, 239, National Missionary Institution, 520. Newchurch, 139. |