16th April, Mr. Moss again preached, in the morning on the Transfiguration," and in the evening on the "Unseen World," this latter discourse producing the most impressive solemnity and effect.

Altogether the visit of Mr. Moss has been attended with good results in various ways, and the Society hope to see the fruits in days to come.

SALISBURY REVIVAL OF THE SOCIETY. It is known to many of our readers that for several years a small society of the New Church existed in Salisbury, the doctrines having been first introduced by Ralph Mather and J. W. Salmon, when on their missionary tour throughout England, preaching them in the open air, in the market place of that city, in the year 1787. At this time several influential persons appear to have fully received their teachings, and for some considerable time afterwards social meetings for the propagation of the views were held. Indeed, we find that at the third General Conference of the New Church, held in Great Eastcheap, London, in 1791, the presidential chair was filled by a Salisbury representative, one Mr. Benjamin Banks, then a musicseller in that city. This gentleman was a very energetic and warm-hearted receiver of the truth, and during his lifetime the cause made progress; afterwards the ranks were rapidly thinned by removals into eternity of the various receivers, until but two or three remained. In 1825 an effort was made in connection with the late Mr. A. J. Le Cras and others to establish a society, which was so far successful as to prolong an existence under various leaders and vicissitudes until the autumn of 1857, when, from several causes combined-the emigration of members to other places being the most prominent meeting for worship was discontinued, and has not since been resumed. Within the past few months Mr. William Whitehorn, an ardent and liberal friend of the

Church, having purchased of the Society of Primitive Methodists their old meeting-house, situate in the prominent thoroughfare of Fisherton Street, has repaired, altered, and beautified the same in such a manner as to make it a convenient assembly room, fitted with extensive platform and gallery, and

capable of seating about 400 persons, adapted for concerts, readings, &c., for which purpose it is intended. On its completion, Mr. R. Gunton, the wellknown and respected missionary of the Church, was invited by Mr. Whitehorn to deliver therein a short course of lectures on New Church doctrines, which lectures were well attended, and produced great inquiry. Another course has since been given during the month of February by the Rev. Dr. Bayley, with very marked success. These were again followed by a more lengthened course in April by Mr. Gunton, when numerous and attentive congregations assembled to listen, and from whom many expressions of delight and satisfaction were heard to emanate, as well as a desire expressed that services of the same kind should be continued. Under these circumstances, Mr. Whitehorn has kindly granted the free use of this comfortable place of assembly for Sunday evening worship, and the performance of which the Rev. D. T. Dyke has engaged to carry out ; and we have much pleasure in stating that the evening services that have been held since Mr. Gunton's mission terminated have been attended by respectable and attentive audiences.

SHOREDITCH.-In March last the Rev. Dr. Bayley delivered a course of lectures in the Town Hall, particulars of which were given in our last number. At each of the lectures the public were notified of the fact of there being a New Church in Buttesland Street, which is not more than five minutes' walk from the Town Hall; and on Sunday, March 19th, Mr. Ramage commenced there a course of Sunday evening sermons on "The Future Life." On that occasion the building was filled almost to excess, and it is pleasing to be able to add that the interest was so well sustained that the attendance did not flag on any of the evenings; in fact, if possible, the attendance on the last was greater than on the first night. This is a striking proof of the popular and interesting manner in which Mr. Ramage presents the doctrine of the Church to his hearers. On Easter Monday the members and friends met at the church to celebrate the first year of Mr. Ramage's ministry in the neighbourhood. About 130 sat down to tea,

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and more than 150 were present at the meeting held afterwards. The Rev. Dr. Bayley, who has always evinced much interest in this young society, took the chair, and addressed the friends at some length. Dr. Tafel and Mr. R. Gunton followed in the same spirit, which was one of congratulation to both leader and members on past success, and encouragement to all to redouble their efforts in the future. Mr. Ramage then gave an address on 'Religious Enthusiasm," in the course of which he said that, gratified as he was at the kind and flattering manner in which he had been spoken of by the previous speakers, he felt it was but right to say that, had he not been helped as he had been by a band of hard-working and zealous men, such a success as had been achieved would have been impossible. Mr. Cutting, the secretary, made a few remarks on "Our Organization;" and after a few words from Mr. Dodd, the superintendent of the Sunday School, and from Mr. R. Jobson, who has always been an active friend of the Society, the meeting separated at 9.30, after having spent an extremely happy evening. The excellent singing of several pieces by the choir much assisted to heighten the pleasures of the evening, and much credit is due both to the leader, Mrs. Carter, for her management, and to the singers for their performance. It is a pity this promising society has not a building better adapted to their wants, but no doubt the members will make every effort to overcome this evil.

GENERAL CONFERENCE.-The next meeting will take place in the Church in Cross Street, Hatton Garden, London, and will commence its sittings on the evening of Monday, August 7th. It will greatly facilitate the labours of the gentlemen who have the making of the preliminary arrangements, if Secretaries of Societies will communicate with the Secretary of the Cross Street Society, giving the number and names of their representatives as soon as the appointments are made. The Secretary's address is, Mr. Penn, 57 Camden Road, N.W.

Marriages.

At the New Jerusalem Church, Heywood, by the Rev. R. Storry, February 22nd, Mr. George Whitaker, to Miss

Eliza Ashworth.-May 17th. Mr. Thomas Massey to Miss Mary Worsley. -May 17th. Daniel Diggle, Esq., to Mary Ann Radcliffe, eldest daughter of James Radcliffe, Esq. All of Heywood.

Obituary.

We have to announce the death, on the 23d of March, in the sixtieth year of her age, of Mrs. Hannah Lee, who was well known to the friends in London from fifteen to eighteen years ago as Mrs. Henderson, of the Southampton Mission Room, Euston Road. Those who knew Mrs. Lee as Mrs. Henderson will hardly require to be reminded of her zeal and tact in making known the doctrines of the New Church, of which no more sincere and consistent professor could be named.

A kindly tribute to her memory is also called for by the warmth of her friendships, and her readiness to perform every charitable work among the poor of her neighbourhood, of which the writer of this can recall many instances. While her natural abilities were considerable, her accomplishments were not of the kind which we part with when we lay aside this mortal frame. She was an honest, good, kindly-natured, and intelligent soul, never weary of welldoing, and as such she will be remembered and regretted by all who knew her at the period of her greatest activity. E. R.

Died, at Wivenhoe, Essex, in the thirty-sixth year of her age, of consump tion, Mrs. Margaret Diana Mary Harvey, wife of Mr. John Harvey, and youngest daughter of the Rev. D. G. Goyder. "Daughter, thou hast gone before us,

And thy saintly soul is flown
Where tears are wiped from every eye,
And sorrow is unknown:
From the burthen of the flesh,

And from care and pain releas'd,
Where the wicked cease from troubling
And the weary are at rest.

"The toilsome way thou'st travell'd o'er,
And borne the heavy load;
But Christ hath taught thy languid feet
To reach His bless'd abode.
Thou'rt happy now like Lazarus,

Upon his father's breast,
Where the wicked cease from troubling
And the weary are at rest.
"And when the Lord shall summon us
Whom thou hast left behind,
May we, untainted by the world,
As sure a welcome find;
May each, like thee, depart in peace,
To be a glorious guest,
Where the wicked cease from troubling
And the weary are at rest.'