trict around Manchester, as well as from the societies of Manchester and Salford. Among those from a greater distance were Revs. E. Madeley and S. M. Warren. After tea, the meeting assembled in the girls' school-room, which was well filled. The proceedings were commenced by a hymn and prayer, and by a short address by the Rev. R. Storry, who occupied the chair.

The report, which was read by the secretary, dwelt on the proceedings of the committee during their year of office. The series of tracts entitled "Leaves from the Tree of Life" was now completed, and the increased resources of the Society held out the prospect of extended uses in the future. The rules for the government of the Society in its new condition were presented, with the report, for the confirmation of the meeting. The trea surer's report showed a balance in hand available for carrying out the projected uses of the institution.

of our relations to Swedenborg's works, tended. Many friends were present from and to other Christian bodies, showing the several societies situated in the disthe bond of charity which the true New Churchman had with all Christians. The Rev. Dr. Bayley spoke of the building in which they were assembled, the necessity which existed for a New Church place of worship in the neighbourhood, and the wonderful act of Divine Providence which had placed the building in the hands of the New Church. Mr. Gunton said a few words about the gentleman whose munificent gift this building was to the Church, and, addressing himself particularly to the strangers present, gave a general view of the doctrines which would be preached in it, and particulars about the different services, meetings, and classes which it was intended to hold, and at which they would be heartily welcome. Mr. Ramage spoke of the great change which was coming over the public, particularly the public press, in their estimate of Swedenborg and New Churchmen. The Rev. Dr. Tafel made reference to the progress of the New Church, which he considered to be satisfactory. His view was comprehensive, but the details which he gave were chiefly in connection with the progress which the New Church was making in Germany. Mr. Madeley spoke of the rationalizing spirit of so many in their interpretation and acceptance of the Scriptures, and strove to show the allimportance of the Spiritual sense of the Divine word as revealed to the New Church. Mr. Bateman and the Rev. Mr. Marsden followed with reminiscences of the changes and trials which the New Church had encountered in its formation and development, and they drew a cheering picture of its present condition compared with that to which their own recollections carried them back. Between the speeches a number of sacred selections were sung by the choir, accompanied on the organ by Mr. King Hall and Mr. Whittington, and at about half-past nine the proceedings were brought to a close by the benediction, which was pronounced by the Rev. T. Chalklen.

"MANCHESTER PRINTING AND TRACT SOCIETY." The first general meeting since the amalgamation of the two societies, indicated in the above title, was held in the Peter Street School-Rooms on the evening of Tuesday the 14th of May. Tea was provided in the boys' school-room, and was numerously at

The adoption of the report was moved by the Rev. Mr. Hyde in an address in which he explained the cir cumstances of the amalgamation of the two societies, and pointed out some of the advantages to result from it. Mr. Whittington, in seconding this resolution, dwelt on the importance of using the publications of the Society in New Church families, as well as in general circulation. It is in our nature to desire to communicate to others that which interests ourselves, and it is a law of Divine Providence that we can enter no further into the interior delights of true happiness than as we seek to promote the happiness of others. The New Church of the present day has also facilities and opportunities which those of a former generation did not possess. If we mention now the name of Swedenborg, we are not, as formerly, met with the smile of pity for our credulity. Men are willing to listen to what we are prepared to tell them, and in not a few cases to read our tracts and books. What we want is more knowledge of the doctrines among ourselves, and a greater interest in their communication to others. The tracts should be read by the young persons growing up in our families, as well as given to those who are outside our churches.

In moving a resolution approving the union which had been effected, the Rev.

of extracts from the writings of Swedenborg. People had become somewhat familiarized with the name of Swedenborg, and many would be glad to learn his opinions in his own words.

SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.-The usual Good Friday meeting of this Institution

Mr. Woodman said that the smallness of the beginning of these institutions, which had been pointed out by a former speaker, was not a ground of discouragement, but of hope. All Divine works were small in their beginning; but even in the smallest of our works we do not know the amount of good we are doing. Of the use resulting from tract circulation was held this year at Besses-o'-th`-barn. he gave some encouraging examples, and went on to remark on the improved tone of the tracts at present prepared for the Society and published by it. They were less bitter in their exposure of popular errors, and more devoted in an unsectarian spirit to the setting forth of the truths whereby the church is to be established.

Dr. Pilkington, in seconding this resolution, expressed the great pleasure it afforded him to be present at the meeting and to take part in its proceedings. The institution was his favourite institution, and had afforded him the means of circulating thousands of tracts in his own neighbourhood, he had every reason to believe with very great advantage to many who had received them. Of the change that is silently taking place in the minds of thoughtful persons he gave several examples; one, that of a minister of one of the orthodox churches in his neighbourhood, who had publicly stated that the only rational view of the final judgment was that of Swedenborg, who taught that it took place not in the natural but in the spiritual world.

The weather was very unpropitious, yet about 100 friends sat down to tea. The following schools were represented:-Accrington, Besses, Bolton, Heywood, Manchester, Salford, Radcliffe, Blackburn, Clayton-le-Moors, Oldham, and Ramsbottom. The subject for consideration was," Our Special Duty to the Young;" which was introduced in an exhaustive manner by Mr. Walter Bates, the leader of the Blackburn Society. An animated discussion upon the topics treated of in the paper followed; the speakers being, the President of the Union, Rev. W. Westall, Mr. R. Spencer, Dr. Pilkington, Mr. J. Deans, Mr. Fras. Smith, Mr. Potts, Mr. Hodgson, and Rev. J. Boys. The meeting was of such a pleasing and interesting character, as to amply repay those who had braved the weather for their temerity. From the Missionary Arrangement of the Manchester and Salford Missionary Society, we learn that the annual meeting of this important and useful institution will be held this year at Accrington, on the 24th of the present month. At no period in the The resolution for the adoption of the history of sunday schools has the subject rules led to a lengthened conversation of their careful management and efficient and several suggested amendments, some teaching been more important than at of which were adopted by the meeting. the present time. The subject of our In moving a subsequent resolution, which popular day school education is in a congratulated the Society on the enlarged far from settled condition. Sectarian sphere of usefulness which was opening before it, and expressed hopes that its labours will be attended with success in aiding the instruction of the Church in religious knowledge, and in bringing many to the acceptance of the truth, the Rev. Mr. Madeley remarked that we can aid in no work more important than in spreading the seeds of truth that are to grow up into a rich harvest of virtue and goodness. This Society is not merely an amalgamation of two important and eminently useful societies; it is also a new effort to spread the truth in this large to renewed diligence and increased city and most important surrounding district. He suggested the establishlishment of branch societies, and the publication of a series of tracts consisting

jealousies and disagreements, combined with the pressure placed on secular studies by the higher standard of the government examinations, threaten to banish all religious instruction from the teaching of the week-day, and to leave to the sunday school and the family all religious culture. Unhappily with too many the sunday school alone can be relied upon for this purpose. All therefore, who are interested in its welfare, or enlisted in its service, are called upon, by the circumstances in which it is placed,

earnestness in its support. And the members of the New Church, who have ever been forward in this good work, will not, we feel asured, be lacking of

tion was made at the door to meet the of New Church works. cost.

The audience was not numerous, but showed great attention. The view of the subject being novel to many who were present, it was necessary to illustrate it by practical consideration, which the lecturer effected to the apparent satisfaction of those present. It was shown that a coming to the natural eye would be of no avail to bless the human race, unless mankind were blessed by light and love.

The lecturer stated that it was a coming, not to the outward sense, but to the human soul, through the Word of God, and said that unless a spiritual sense were admitted, the Bible would be ever open to the attacks of the infidel, who make the discrepancies of the letter a ground of attack. Several questions were asked and answered after the lecture, and a number of tracts distributed amongst the audience.

DODDINGTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE. Doddington is a small village, four miles from Chatteris. The writer of this note has long been desirous of doing something towards the moral and spiritual improvement of its inhabitants. As a step in this direction, he instituted a Mutual Improvement Society, for the purpose of inaugurating a series of instructive lectures by ministers of various religious denominations. Mr. Ramage of London, who spends a week every month in Chatteris, heartily entered into the project; indeed he has made it his business to associate himself with every good movement while in Chatteris. The lectures have been delivered during the period when Mr. Ramage is with us, and he has been invited by a committee, consisting of Dissenters and Churchmen, to occupy the chair for them. He has thus had an opportunity of addressing large and mixed audiences, in conjunction with Wesleyan and Baptist ministers; and as a result of this appreciation, Mr. Ramage has occupied, by invitation, the pulpit of a Baptist Chapel, where his services were highly appreciated. He also delivered one of the lectures in the Established Church School-Room, which was very favourably noticed by the local press, the Baptist Minister of Chatteris occupying the chair. Prejudices are thus to some extent removed, and the writer has been enabled to find several willing readers

"All religion has relation to life, and the life of religion is to do good."

FAILSWORTH, NEAR MANCHESTER.-The large and elegant School-room, which has been some time in erection at this place, was publicly opened on Sunday, April 28, when two sermons were preached by the Reverend Dr. Bayley of London. The attendance at these services was very large, not fewer than 700 persons being in attendance. On the Tuesday evening following, Dr. Bayley delivered a lecture in the room on "The sacredness of true Marriage, and the bitterness of sins against it," which was also well attended. The opening services were continued on the following Sunday, May 5, when the Rev. R. Storry preached in the afternoon, and the Rev. Mr. Hyde in the evening. The attendance at these services was also large, though not so crowded as on the previous Sabbath. All the services were enlivened by suitable selections of sacred music, which were well rendered by a carefully trained choir. The collections throughout the services were large, amounting at the end to over £150.

At the

The following description of the new school-room is from a local paper:"The building is in the Gothic style of architecture. The front is faced with press bricks, with bands of Staffordshire blue bricks, and a liberal supply of stone dressings. The front is lighted with four single and four twin windows, the jambs and sills of which are moulded. The arches are set with red and blue bricks, with key-stones. Over the top of the window arches runs successively a very rich stone label mould, terminating at each end with a carved boss. front is a parapet wall, formed with stone neck mould and moulded blue and red bricks into corbels, eighteen inches apart. The panels betwixt will be filled in with vanated bricks set in pattern. The south end is faced with press bricks, and lighted with a large four-light window with moulded sills and jambs. The arch is set with blue and red bricks, with stone label mould, overending with two carved bosses. The front entrance is approached by a flight of stone steps, and forms a porch with large doorway. The porch is lighted with two small windows at the sides. The jambs and arch in the front entrance is moulded, the key-stone in the arch forming a shield, and over