before seemed to exist between one Christian denomination and another. Since then the feeling had been improving; but still there was much to be done, and he considered that it was high time Christians were more united. Mr. Taylor referred incidentally to the exercise of discipline in his own case, and deprecated the existence of such power in Christ's church, believing that it tended to bring religion into discredit, and gave scoffers occasion to level their venomous shafts against the truth. As a member of the Wesleyan family, he prayed for the success of the Association, and urged upon all the importance of rendering mutual assistance.

The Chairman followed with some observations illustrative of the difficulties with which the Association had had to contend in chapel building, and which proved incontestably the necessity of great caution in undertaking such large works.

Mr. T. B. Smithies, from London, who had entered the meeting a few minutes before, was then called upon. He was received with much applause, and said a few words of encouragement to go on until the Association had secured a better chapel in this city.

The Rev. W. Cave gave an interesting detail of facts connected with the history of the chapel, proving that great efforts, aided by the Connexional Committee, had been made, which had placed the trustees in their present easy position.

Mr. Pickwell said 10. 10s. had now been subscribed, and the collection just made amounted to 4l. 17s. 4 d., which with the proceeds of the tea party would make a sum of about 314. realised by this anniversary. He concluded his observations by moving a vote of thanks to the ladies for providing the tea.

Mr. Terry seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously.

The Rev. W. Reed than moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, and a vote of thanks to the musical and vocal performers.

The Chairman having said a few words, the proceedings terminated.

chapel, in aid of the Circuit funds, and with the hope of giving an impetus to our cause. We were all so much pleased with the meeting, and so much enjoyed ourselves, that we should like to see a short notice of it in our Magazine.

More than a hundred persons took tea; after which Mr. Hiskins was unanimously voted to the chair. Mr. H. was then about to leave for Adelaide, South Australia, and he has since left. The addresses which were delivered, treated of the Christian's privileges, duties and responsibilities; the position of our cause in this town; and reference was also made to the approaching departure of our chairman from among us, and much regret was expressed at his leaving. We have indeed sustained a great loss in the removal of our brother and his family. S. SMITH.

GROSVENOR STREET CIRCUIT, MANCHESTER.

ON Sunday and Monday, December 7th and 8th, the second anniversary services of the opening of Bradford Chapel were held, and crowned with a remarkable outpouring of the Spirit of God. On Sunday, two Sermons were preached by our warmhearted friend, the Rev. Samuel Sellars, of Nottingham. The congregations were not so large as on former occasions-owing partly to special sermons being preached in the Tabernacle, for the British Day-school of the Circuit, by our able superintendent, the Rev. John Peters, President of the Annual Assembly-and also partly to our having a public teameeting on the Monday evening, in the school-room underneath the chapel. At the close of the Sabbath evening's discourse, a prayer-meeting was held, when those who had a serious concern about their soul's salvation, were invited to surround the communion rails; and after a pointed address by Mr. Sellars, several persons ventured to manifest their desire to seek salvation, by approaching the communion rails, where several friends were ready to direct them to "the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world." Between twenty and thirty persons rose at the

close of the meeting and professed to have received the pardon of their sins. O that they may be found to "stand fast in the liberty wherewith Christ has made them free." On Monday evening, about 150 friends sat down to tea in the school-room, and were afterwards addressed by the Rev. John Peters, Chairman, the Rev. Samuel Sellars, the Rev. Wm. Jackson, Messrs. James Ashton, Wm. Fletcher, James Clark of Worksop, and Thomas Marler of Newton Moor.

The extraordinary statements and remarkable conversions of the two latter gentlemen produced a thrilling and joyful sensation throughout the meeting. Many felt it to be more like the day of Pentecost and the days immediately following, than the cold and unspiritual meetings which sometimes characterise what nowa-days are termed religious meetings. The collections and profits of the tea-meeting amounted to above £9. W. FLETCHER.

circuit minister preached on the Sabbath, when the sum of £11 4s. 11d. was realised, and Mr. Thomas Marler, one of our esteemed local preachers, on Monday evening. Collection, £3 2s.-making a total of £28 5s. 43d.

On the following Saturday evening nearly 200 persons sat down to tea in the chapel; the trays were furnished by seventeen friends gratuitously, and the proceeds of the tea, amounting to £5 9s. 1 d., was added to the amount before contributed. The tickets were disposed of at a low rate, to enable a greater number of persons to enjoy the treat the evening was spent in a manner which appeared to give general satisfaction. Our kind friends at Rochdale sent us, by brother Richard Walker £5 14s. 6d. ; and a few Manchester friends, £1, which with donations made by parties in the village, amounted to £8 1s.

We have thus been enabled to raise £41 15s 5 d. towards the expense incurred, for which we thank God and take courage. The difficulties, struggles, and anxieties connected with this sanctuary, none but God and the few individuals concerned, are aware of. Our hope now is that we shall be favoured with prosperity in the church -we are labouring, praying, and looking for it.

We have a neat and comfortable chapel; arrangements are in progress by which the Sabbath-school hitherto held in the chapel, will be removed to a separate room below, which is in the course of preparation; and our trust is in God, that we shall see better days. Lord hasten it. Amen.

WELCOME! unto another year,
Our annual song is thine;
Why should we meet thee with a fear,
Why should our hearts repine?
Though thou art come, yet all things say-
"Thy little hour doth fleet away!'

We met the old, when it was new,
The last now bygone year!
We walk'd amidst its morning dew,
We saw its leaves grow sere!
It had its sunshine, and its gloom,
Its time of with'ring, and its bloom!
And so wilt thou, thou stripling year,
Thy tresses gay shall float,
And thou shalt think it dainty cheer,

To hear the gay bird's note! But, ah! thy locks will soon be grey, And withering age see thee away! But we have promis'd thee a song! The song of blessings given; The noblest strains from human tongue, In praises heartfelt, loud, and long, To laud the God of heaven!

We hail thy natal hour with praise, And hope thou bringest happy days! Some year will come, as thou hast come, (God only knows how soon,) To take our loosen'd spirits home, When life and toil are done! May that eventful moment find, A calm assurance on our mind!

J. M.