Oct. 16th. -At Longnor, in the Leek Circuit, Mr. Robert Newton Oliver, in his seventy-first year. He was the subject of religious impressions in early life, and joined the Methodist Society at the age of seventeen years. For many years he filled the office of class-leader, and welcomed to his house the ministers of the Gospel. He took great interest in the Sunday-school, and in the cause of God generally. For the last three years he suffered much bodily affliction, but without a murmur; and frequently said, "It is the Lord; let Him do as scemeth Him good." During life he gladly contributed of his substance to the support of religion, and at his death bequeathed several handsome sums to pious and charitable uses. His end was rather sudden, but it was full of

peace.

J. W. T.

Oct. 25th.-Mr. Henry Ford Hall, of the Biggleswade Circuit; a young man of deep piety, considerable talent, and ardent zeal. He decided for God when about sixteen years of age, and continued steadfast to the end. Soon after his conversion, he began to call sinners to repentance; and he was proposed to the Conference, a few years later, as a candidate for the ministry. Accepted, and sent to a Scottish Circuit, he became discouraged in mind, and enfeebled in health, and retired before the expiration of his first year. Thenceforth he devoted himself to business, but still not only preached occasionally, but delighted greatly in this hallowed work. He took cold, about a twelvemonth since, in returning from a Sabbath-evening appointment, and gradually declined, till he died in great peace.

G. B.

Oct. 25th.-At Newtown, Montgomery, in her eighty-first year, Mrs. Done, mother of the Rev. J. Hollis. In 1821, she was prevailed upon to go and hear a sermon at the Wesleyan chapel, Overton. She saw her need of salvation, sought it, and found joy and peace in believing. The place of her spiritual birth was now made her religious home. Her piety soon manifested itself in various forms of usefulness. Self-denial, simplicity, carnestness, and integrity, were prominent features of her character. When her son was converted and called to the ministry, she evinced her gratitude to God by presenting £100 toward the erection of a chapel at Ellesmere, and £100 to the Wrexham chapel, on simple interest for her life. She knew the power of tribulation, but in patience held on her way. visit was paid to the house of God, when the Lord's supper was administered. In returning home, she said to a friend, "This is the last time I shall take the cup here, but I shall drink it new in the kingdom above." So it proved. She was henceforth

Her last

confined to her room, but was truly a prisoner of hope. "I have been led by the Lord," she said, "forty-one years in the wilderness; and He has dealt well with me. And now

I can see my way clearly, right to the throne, by the eye of faith." At another time, when very weak, she said, "I long to go home, and I shall soon get there,-

"Then shall I see, and hear, and know, All I desired and wished below.' But it is all of mercy and grace." And again, just before her spirit entered its rest, "I have only the atonement as my trust; but it is enough-yes; it is enough."

J. P.

Nov. 25th.. -At Hastings, in her seventyeighth year, Sarah, wife of Mr. Henry Beck. Unblessed with evangelical instruction in early life, she grew up without any serious concern for her soul's interests. In maturer years the providence of God brought her under the influence of the Wesleyan ministry at Eastbourne. Here light dawned upon her mind, and increased more and more unto the perfect day. In 1839, she obtained the sense of her acceptance with God, and henceforth went on her way rejoicing. She had the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. Her attachment to the house of God was strong and unwavering; her experience of Divine things sound and edifying; and, to the extent of her ability, she sustained the various interests of religion and Christian charity. During her mortal affliction, she felt the Saviour precious to her; and at last her countenance was lighted up suddenly with radiant smiles: her look became fixed, as though she saw what to her attendants was invisible; and she passed away to her home and her God.

T. H.

Nov. 25th.-At Witham, in the Chelmsford Circuit, aged thirty, Emily, the beloved wife of Mr. R. Robinson. While resident in London in 1846, she was brought to God under the ministry of the late Dr. Beaumont, and joined the Wesleyan Society, the church of her parents. Her disposition was unassuming, amiable, and benevolent; and her whole deportment was in harmony with her profession. A new chapel at Witham had been for some time an object of her fervent desire, and for this object she had used very great efforts; but she was not permitted to see it realized. The sudden death, in July last, of an only and greatly beloved child, was to her, as to her husband, a severe stroke; but it was the means of leading her nearer to her Saviour, and of making her more ripe for glory. Her last affliction was painful and protracted; but her mind was kept in perfect tranquillity, and she "gladly died" to meet her Saviour.

S. R.