the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." They have, therefore, no time to educate their boys, nor are there schools at hand in which they might be trained. Unhealthy climates, and the more unfavourable influences of heathen worship and customs, compel them to part with their sons at an early age; and a great relief it is to many an anxious parent to know that his children, who are as orphans, are kindly watched over by those who love them for their fathers' sakes.

That the school is highly appreciated by Missionaries, may be seen by the following extract from a letter, by one whose children are not in the school:-"We see the goodness and pity of our Heavenly Father in moving you, and others to seek the object you have in view. It is more than giving a cup of cold water to the weary and thirsty traveller. It is opening a perennial fountain of relief to those whom God has made to feel sorrow and care. Fragrant, to us in distant lands, are the names of those who feel pity for, and show kindness to our children; and we can but desire for them the richest and choicest favours that the God of all grace can bestow."

Another writes:-"You cannot think how much I, with my dear wife, feel encouraged by the arrangements our kind friends have made in the 'Home' for our sons, who cannot possibly remain here to advantage, either intellectually or morally."

Many of the youths hope to return to their parents when their school-days are over, and become useful helpers in their Mission work. Two lads who left the Home last year, are now both members of their father's church in New Zealand; and another, who will shortly sail for the Cape, has already declared himself a Christian, and is looking forward with much pleasure to the time when he shall take part in his father's labours in South Africa.

May our Institution indeed prove a nursery for the Missionary field! In many lands prayers are daily offered for the lads in our Mission Home; and shall not these be answered?

A few weeks since a Bazaar was held in London on behalf of the Institution, to which many Missionaries and friends in Geneva, Hamburgh, Frankfort, Bremen, and other continental towns, most kindly contributed. About £350 were raised for the building fund, which, together with other sums collected and promised, now amount to about £1000. It is proposed that during the third week in September, simultaneous Bazaars be held in many towns in England; and through the kindness of local committees, we trust, by this plan, some £50 contributions may be raised in districts where, but for such assistance, the Institution might never be heard of.

Now we make an carnest special appeal to individuals, families, schools, and churches for help. When the Home is once established in freehold premises, it is hoped the steady annual subscriptions will suffice for the wants of the school. Aid is required, not for a declining institution, but for one which is healthy and vigorous, and which, from its growing prosperity, demands enlarged support. Shall the work be given up? or shall a sufficient sum be gathered this year to erect a lasting monument, which may be looked upon with gratitude by Missionary parents and children for many generations? May He who said, "Feed my lambs," incline the hearts of many to care for His servants' children, and to encourage the committee of the "Home and School for the Sons and Orphans of Missionaries!"

Yours, dear Sir, respectfully,
ELIZABETH PEEK, Hon. Sec.

with prayer.

ORANGE STREET CHAPEL.

A MOST interesting and impressive service was held on Tuesday evening, the 13th of June, to recognize the settlement of the Rev. Edward Jukes as pastor of the church and congregation assembling in this place of worship. The Rev. A. J. Morris, delivered an address on the following theme,-" Eminent spirituality the result of special devotion, and the condition of eminent usefulness." The Rev. Dr. Morison offered the designation prayer, and affectionately commended the pastor and church to the blessing of the Most High: after which, the Rev. J. C. Harrison addressed the church on the duties of church members to their pastor, to their fellow members, and to the world at large, and the Rev. Samuel Martin made a solemn appeal to the consciences of those who were undecided and unconverted. The Rev. James Smith, James Fleming, David Martin, John Jukes, Jun., and J. E. Ashby also took part in the service, which was concluded with prayer by the Rev. Edward Jukes.

TERLING, ESSEX.

A DISSENTING interest has existed in this place more than a century. For some years past it has, however, been in a declining condition, and the pastoral office was vacant from the 13th of Febru

ary, 1853, to the 7th of May, 1854. After various unsuccessful efforts to obtain the privileges of a settled ministry, a unanimous invitation was given by the people to the Rev. J. F. James, late of Ashford, in the county of Kent. The invitation was accepted, and Mr. James entered upon the duties of his office on the day last mentioned. The state of Terling, and its neighbourhood, in a religious aspect, present much to regret. But it is some consolation to the friends of religion in this locality, to remember that the faithful preaching of the gospel is one of the most effectual means of promoting temperance, of strengthening the welldisposed, and of turning sinners from the error of their ways. The feeling which prevails in the neighbourhood, with regard to this arrangement, is satisfactory, and the prospect of beneficial results is encouraging.

FLEETWOOD, LANCASHIRE.

THE Rev. Henry Lings, late of Accrington, has accepted a unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the Independent church at Fleetwood, and entered upon his labours during the month of July.

THURSO.

THE Rev. D. B. Mackenzie, late of Fleetwood, Lancashire, has received and accepted an invitation from the church in Thurso, Caithness-shire, to be their pastor.

FISH STREET CHAPEL, HULL. THE REV Mr. Bowman, of Chelmsford, has accepted an unanimous call from the

DEAL-JUBILEE MEETING.

ON Tuesday, 13th inst., a public tea meeting was held in the school-room connected with the Congregational Chapel, to commemorate the opening of the present place of worship, and to celebrate the completion of the fiftieth year. After tea, Rev. J. Knight, of Deal, opened the meeting with prayer. The Rev. R. N. Craig, the pastor, who presided, enforced, in his opening remarks, the principles of primitive piety and nonconformity. Mr. Brown, (a deacon of the church,) read an interesting historical paper, containing many valuable facts, from which it appeared that a church after the apostolic

took part in the delightful proceedings of the evening.

While we deeply sympathize with our brother on account of his affliction, which rendered it necessary for him to separate himself from his attached flock, we cannot but congratulate him on being permitted to close his ministerial career under circumstances so gratifying and consolatory.

model was constituted in the year 1681, and has continued ever since, and that instead of growing feeble through age, it has increased in numbers and vigour. Suitable addresses were delivered by Revs. H. Cresswell, of Canterbury; Dr. Hillier, of Sandwich; D. Pledge, (Baptist,) of St. Peters; and T. Waller, of Wingham. The attendance was large, and great interest was excited. Mr. Steed (the senior deacon), concluded the meeting with prayer. The pastor preached a sermon improving the interesting occasion, on Sabbath evening 11th inst., to a large and attentive congregation.

LYMINGTON, HANTS.

We learn with considerable regret that the Rev. David Lloyd, of Lymington, has been compelled, in consequence of a serious affection of the throat, to relinquish his pastoral charge, and to retire from the miniştry.

On Good Friday last a deeply interesting meeting was held in the beautiful chapel which had been erected through the Divine blessing upon his labours, when the members of the church and congregation, together with ministers of different denominations, assembled to express their high regard for Mr. Lloyd's character, and very efficient services, during the eleven years he had been among them, and their sense of the loss they were about to sustain in his resignation of office.

The Rev. T. Adkins, who was called to preside, made an excellent speech, and said, that his esteemed friend, whom they had met to honour, had crowded the labours of a lengthened life into a very brief period; while his name and worth were known and appreciated in a circle wider than the town in which they were met on that occasion. Mr. Hookey, the senior deacon, in the name of the church and congregation, presented Mr. Lloyd with a handsome gold watch, and a purse of above £130. Mr. Lloyd, who was deeply affected, acknowledged the present in a most appropriate and touching The Rev. J. Fletcher, the Rev. Millard, W. Tice, Esq., and others,

manner.

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WITHERIDGE.-ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. W. O'NEILL.

THE Fifteenth Anniversary of the opening of the Independent Chapel, Witheridge, was held on Wednesday, the 14th June, when very interesting and pro. fitable services were conducted by the ministerial brethren present. In the afternoon the Rev. H. Madgin, of Tiverton, delivered an eloquent, impressive, and most appropriate discourse to the church, as essentially missionary in its character, from Acts viii. 5-8. At four o'clock about 150 of the friends partook tea in the British School-room, the place having been richly decorated for the occasion with evergreens and flowers by the ladies of the congregation. After tea, a public meeting was held in the chapel. R. Ware, Esq., of Tiverton, was called upon to take the chair, and commenced the business of the evening by some practical remarks and earnest exhortations in reference to Christian usefulness. Immediately upon the chairman resuming his seat, Mr. Lake, the senior deacon, rose and announced to the meeting that he had a public duty to perform. He then read an address alluding to the eminent usefulness and untiring energy of their esteemed pastor; at the same time requesting him to accept a purse of gold containing £44, as a small token of the esteem in which he is held by all amongst whom he labours. Special reference was made to a work of great value which he has lately published, under the title of "Biblical Gleanings," for the benefit of his people, but of general importance, and which has been highly recommended by competent authorities.

The other facts alluded to are of the

most interesting description. In 1837 the Rev. W. O'Neill commenced his labours in Witheridge and the surrounding district. Heathen darkness prevailed on all sides. Since that time he has conducted religious services in twenty-four distinct places, scattered through eighteen parishes. Some of his stations are nine or ten miles distant; to these he has most frequently walked. He has had to encounter every description of weather; cold and heat, rain and snow, hail and tempest. By the Divine blessing he has been privileged to erect several chapels, and to originate several Sunday-schools and New Testament churches. Two of these churches now enjoy the ministry of Independent pastors. Day-schools for boys and girls have been built, and are well supplied by devout and persevering teachers. All the chapels and schoolrooms are free from debt. Many young men, some of whom are now at different colleges preparing for the ministry, have gone forth from the Sunday-schools and churches on this station. Upwards of £6300 have been raised for the cause of God in various departments of Christian labour. 5000 copies of the word of God have been distributed, or sold, and periodicals and tracts innumerable.

This is an imperfect sketch of the labours and success of this indefatigable herald of the Gospel; but it bears ample testimony to his eminent usefulness, and that the Divine blessing has largely accompanied his persevering efforts.

After the Testimonial had been presented, the Rev. W. O'Neill, evidently much affected, expressed his thankfulness to those friends who had given this practical testimony of their esteem for him; but more on account of the feeling which it manifested than the sum with which they had presented him. He assured them that much as he had been able to accomplish, his success, in great part, had depended on the ready co-operation, in various ways, especially that of material support from those whose kind sympathy he now enjoyed and reciprocated. He then, very solemnly and powerfully, addressed his usual hearers upon their eternal interests assuring them that he

was most of all concerned for their souls' salvation. All who were present seemed to be deeply affected.

This interesting service was concluded by a chaste and elegant speech from the Rev. F. Madgin, and addresses by one or two other ministers. The assembly dispersed about a quarter to eight o'clock.

ORDINATION SERVICES, INDEPENDENT

CHAPEL, HOUNSLOW, MIDDLESEX.

ON Wednesday, March 22nd, Mr. John B. Catlow, having received a unanimous invitation from the church and congregation to become their pastor, was solemnly set apart for the work of the ministry. A large number of ministers and friends from London and neighbouring churches were present. The Rev. Wm. Taylor read portions of Scripture, and implored the Divine blessing. The Rev. John Burnet delivered an eloquent and scriptural address on the nature of a Christian church. The Rev. H. S. Seaborn asked the usual questions, and received the confession of faith from the minister. One of the deacons then, on behalf of the church, stated the indications of Providence, whereby they were led to make the choice now publicly acknowledged, and this being put by Mr. Seaborn to the church and congregation, was ratified by a show of hands. Mr. Seaborn then read a note from the Rev. Dr. Henderson, who was prevented, from personal affliction, taking part in the service. The Rev. Samuel Eldridge offered up the ordination prayer. The Rev. A. Fletcher, D.D., gave the charge. The Revs. N. Ward, R. Porter, G. J. Adeney, W. Collings, W. Perratt, and T. N. Baker gave out suitable hymns, and the Rev. W. C. Yonge concluded the service with prayer. About 250 ministers and friends afterwards partook of tea, &c. kindly provided by the ladies. In the evening, the Rev. John Branch preached to the people. The Rev. C. Brake and the newly-ordained minister offered prayerclosing the deeply interesting and solemn services of the day.