trials and persecutions he had to undergo, his unflinching fidelity under them, and his progress in knowledge and grace until he became a minister of the Gospel. He is now pastor of a Christian Church in Constantinople. We have read the book with unmingled pleasure, and cordially recommend it to our readers. The profits arising from its sale will be given to the Church Missionary Society.

Singing at Sight made Easy, on the
Lancashire (or English) System.
By the Rev. Woodville Woodman.
London: S. W. Partridge, Pater-
noster-row; Manchester: John
Heywood, 143, Deansgate.
THIS admirable book comprehends

in an easy style the whole course of instruction in singing, and, if carefully studied, cannot fail to have the desired effect in enabling the learner to sing with facility at sight.

The writer seems not only to have made the science of singing his study, but also the aptitude of imparting it to others. He lays particular stress on the pronunciation of each letter, and in an amusing manner comments upon the provincialisms of different towns, showing how it is to be avoided; in short, it is the best work we have read on the sub

ject. We therefore strongly recommend it.

THE CANADIAN MISSION. THE statistics of the Canadian mission are come to hand, and we rejoice to find not only an increase in the number of members, but a general progress. The cause there, indeed, is in a most satisfactory and gratifying state. In every department there is elasticity, energy, and advancement. In the Evangelical

Witness we find the following statistics:

"THE YEAR'S WORK.

"Our Conference has just closed, and we are happy to record another year of prosperity. The increase of our membership is 547, and of probationers 38, making a clear gain of 585. Ministers in active service this year, 80; last year, 68; increase, 12. Increase of members of congregation, 2,000; increase of Sundayschools, 7; increase of Sundayschool-teachers, 51; of scholars, 200; increase of the income of Mission Fund, 765 dols.; increase of chapels, 10; increase of parsonages, 4; increase of classes, 36; increase of congregations, 41; increase of local preachers, 31. There has been an actual increase of members of more than 1,000, but the pressure of the

times has caused members to remove from the province, or to neighbourhoods where they are lost to us, and the consequence is that we have to report this year the extraordinary number of 608 removals, a number three times as great as the average. The other funds of the Connexion are all in advance of last year, and taking the year altogether, it may be pronounced one of the most encouraging we have ever experienced. We have founded a Theological Institution, with the Rev. W. M'Clure as its first tutor. Our Connexional paper has a paying circulation, God is with us everywhere and in all things, and the future is full of hopeful and joyful anticipations."

THE

METHODIST WORKSHOP

AND CONNEXIONAL INCREASE.

DEAR SIR,-Some few months since, while I was standing near Britanniafields chapel, London Second Circuit, two men, strangers to me, were passing by, one said to other, "That's a Methodist workshop! In very good humour, I said to the speaker, "Perhaps they who worship there hold the doctrine that Christians are

called to be workers together with God.'" To this no reply was vouchsafed. Whether the remark was intended as a commendation or as a reproach, I know not; suffice it to say I had no objection to the designation, although I yield to no one in the conviction that "the good that is done on the earth the Lord doeth it."

I am thankful to hear that our friends in Britannia-fields have recently had some very gracious manifestations, enabling them to say, "The best of all is, God is with us.' Their Sunday morning and Monday evening prayer meetings, and also their Saturday night fellowship meeting, has more than doubled its number of worshippers. While the zeal of its members has been quickened, there has been a very delightful work going on among the youth. Several from twelve to eighteen years of age have been brought to a saving acquaintance with God, and are manifesting a considerable degree of concern for the salvation of others; this is very important, as giving hope for the future.

"A Methodist Workshop!" Would that our every chapel was a "workshop" in the same sense, and far more abundantly so; our increase in England would not be limited to hundreds, but extended to thousands, in our present Connexional year.

Let us look for a moment or two at the agency we have as a Connexion in England.

First. According to the Minutes of Conference we commence the year with 363 places wherein the ever-blessed Gospel is preached. Taking into our account there are some places which have three services on the Lord's day, and a few which have only one, we shall be very near the truth if we say 800 public offers of mercy will be made in these chapels every Lord's day; being upwards of 40,000 during the year. Does it appear extravagant to expect that one out of every ten sermons shall secure a soul to the love and service of God? Were that realized, there would be 4,000 souls converted, under the ministry of

the Word, in the year-4,000 souls brought out of darkness into God's marvellous light, and from the power of Satan unto God between Conference 1860 and 1861 is delightful to contemplate. May we, as local preachers, unite with our ministers ever to aim at present conversions.

Second. Consider the probable number of class leaders. After allowing for some leaders meeting more than one class, we think we shall not be far out if we estimate the number at 1,100. These 1,100 men and women have their special mission, which is, once every week to meet the souls committed to their care; but while that is their special mission, there is also the duty of looking out for souls who are under gracious influence. Should every

one of these 1,100 be instrumental in leading one soul to a saving acquaintance with God in every quarter, there would be 4,400 in the year.

Third. We have 8,896 Sabbathschool teachers, having under their care 56,566 precious souls. Suppose we deduct from this number of teachers 4,896 as persons, while of irreproachable character, yet are not partakers of the saving grace of God-(we hope the number deducted is by far too great, and we further hope the day will come when there will be a sufficient number of converted persons found in every Church to fill all the classes of our Sabbathschools)-but on the above supposition we have 4,000 persons happy in God, because they are his adopted children, who are engaged in the specific work of leading the young to Christ. Suppose these are successful in their work, is it much to expect that every one will win one in the course of the year? If, however, that be realized, there are 4,000 souls, all to act on the stage of life, and some for many years.

The writer believes that every Sunday-school teacher, heartily engaged in the great work to which they have given themselves, will pray for a larger measure of success than one soul for the year.

Fourth. There is another branch of our agency of which we have no Connexional returns; it is an agency of great importance, but very noiseless, we refer to our Tract societies. Many have been the immediate conversions connected with tract distribution. So far as human agency has been concerned, there has been none but the tract distributor; he or she has gained the attention of the careless sinner, warned the sinner, excited to repentance, and led the penitent to Christ. But generally the conversion is more remote; the tract distributor sowed the seed and another reaped.

Fifth. We have in England 22,000 members to commence our Connexional year with. We ask, with deep seriousness, Is it not a right position to take? There is one duty which is the duty of all, namely, to labour to save souls. "Let us be at it, all at it, and always at it"-every member in every church, in all our circuits through the Connexion. Then would there be such a "Methodist Workshop" as we have not seen; but it is God's will it should be seen; there might be a little noise, and apparent confusion; while it would astonish men, it would confound devils, but win the approbation of God.

HENRY WEBBER.

PADDOCK,

HUDDERSFIELD CIRCUIT.

ORGAN OPENING.

A NEW organ, of a very useful character, has been introduced into our chapel at Paddock. For a long time several of the friends have been anxious to accomplish this object. An organ was desiderated on architectural groundsit was absolutely necessary to the finish of the place. It was needed to lead the devotions, that office having been served by a harmonium-an instrument not the most agreeable nor effective for such a purpose.

In the month of October, 1859, the matter was taken up in good earnest. A joint committee of trustees and friends was formed, and all parties laboured with commendable diligence to bring about the desired result.

A canvass for subscriptions was entered upon, and sums ranging from one

The instrument is inclosed in a neat stained case. The front pipes are diapered on a drab base, and the general effect is very good. The opening services began on Thursday, March 15th. The Rev. P. J. Wright preached in the afternoon, and the Rev. J. Stacey, of Sheffield, in the evening. The sermons were characteristic and impressive.

Mr. Walter Parratt presided at the organ, and a selection of music was sung by Miss Whitham, Miss Crosland, and others.

The services were resumed on Sunday, March 18th. The Rev. C. D. Ward, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, preached morning and afternoon, and the Rev. J. Ogden in the evening. Mr. James Mills, of Ashton, presided at the organ. The chapel was densely crowded on the Sabbath afternoon and evening.

The above services were supplemented by a tea-meeting on Good Friday, April 6th. The meeting assembled in the chapel. Our excellent superintendent, the Rev. P. J. Wright,

presided. Addresses were delivered by the chairman, the Revs. J. Wilson and J. Ogden, Messrs. D. Beaumont, R. Wood, G. Haigh, and others.

Once more we were favoured with Mr. Mills' skilful performances on the organ, and a selection of music was sung by an efficient choir.

The cost of the organ is £247 10s., and, with expenses connected with the introduction of it into the chapel and opening services, the amount will reach £260.

The receipts are as follow, viz.:

EXTINCTION OF THE DEBT ON WELLHOUSE CHAPEL,

HUDDERSFIELD CIRCUIT. WELLHOUSE is about three miles from Huddersfield, and the original cost of our chapel and school there was about £1,400. In addition to the subscriptions towards the erection, and the collections obtained at the opening services, efforts have been made from time to time for the reduction of the debt, until it was brought down to £340. Desirous of a larger supply of circuit preaching, our friends nobly resolved to exert themselves for the removal of the entire remaining debt. Young and old, rich and poor, cheerfully united in this labour of love. Subscriptions were obtained, varying from one penny to £50. One plodding collector, who refused to take more than a penny from any individual, collected in this way no less than 24s.! These subscriptions were supplemented by a handsome gift from the Sabbathschool teachers, tea-meetings at Christmas and Easter, and sermons in behalf of the object by the writer. The meetings were addressed by the circuit preachers and other friends, and were seasons of high enjoyment. The pleasing result of the whole is, that the debt

of £340 is paid, and a balance of £40 left in the hands of the treasurer! The liquidation of the debts on Lindley and Wellhouse chapels enables the Huddersfield circuit to employ a fourth preacher. Oh, for wisdom to win souls! P. J. WRIGHT.

'DUDLEY CIRCUIT. ON Monday, July 2, 1860, the ministers, stewards, and representatives of the various churches composing our circuit assembled in the Rose Hill new and spacious school-rooms, at Dudley, to hold their quarterly meeting, which A few was numerously attended. minutes past three, the meeting was opened by devotional exercises; after which, our highly-esteemed superintendent, the Rev. Wm. Baggaly, introduced the business by a short and appropriate address, which gave a delightful tone to the meeting.

The business was then proceeded with, and conducted with Christian principle and feeling. Among the items of business there arose one of peculiar interest-namely, what can be done to promote a revival of religion in the Circuit? Among other suggestions, the utility of holding special and protracted services was at once agreed upon; but as a great part of the summer was now gone, and the weather being unfavourable to holding out-door services, what was to be done must be done in the most expeditious and effective manner. The representatives of the different churches urged the claims of each church, which rendered it difficult to decide on the best course. Amid these little perplexities, the worthy Chairman, like a man of God, suggested that we go on our knees, and pray for Divine direction, which was readily adopted, and for about half an hour the brethren were on their knees before the Lord, asking counsel and a baptism of the Holy Spirit; and truly, wrestling and believing prayer was offered, the Divine presence filled the place, and all felt it to be a 66 Bethel." On rising from our knees, Mr. Baggaly proposed that a little time be occupied in spiritual conversation, when several of the representatives were called upon to state their own religious experience, and their views as to the work of God in their different churches; which conversations produced a most gracious influence upon the whole meeting, and led to the embodiment of those views and feelings in several resolutions to

increased personal devotedness to the Lord and to the service of his Church; after which the business was resumed. The financial report of the stewards was very satisfactorily received, the recommendation of the Conference as to the advance of the ministers' salaries unanimously adopted, and other matters of business conducted in a spirit which did the utmost credit to the whole meeting; and at the close, the brethren returned to their homes, sweetly reflecting on what they had seen and felt, declaring that to be the best quarterly meeting they ever attended. And such has since been expressed by those who have attended quarterly meetings for more than forty years. Oh, may this be but the drops preparing for the teeming shower! J. ROGERS.

THORNE CIRCUIT, HAXEY. THE Annual Tea Meeting of our Haxey friends was held in a tent at High Burnham. Four hundred sat down to an excellent tea. The younger portion of the company then retired to indulge in innocent recreations; while those more advanced in years remained to the public meeting, which was held under a tent. Mr. R. Dook, of Ferry, presided on the occasion. Interesting addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Medicraft, of Hull; G. Wood; and A. Hallam. After a vote of thanks, moved by Mr. R. Whitely (the chief founder of our cause at Haxey), to the ladies who had presided, and the friends who had favoured them with their presence, the meeting separated.

LEES,

A. HALLAM.

MOSSLEY CIRCUIT.

On the 8th of July, our Lees friends held their anniversary services. When it is recollected that the Sunday-school numbers near 400 scholars, and the day-school connected therewith numbers nearly 500 scholars, it will be at once apparent that the anniversary is a great occasion. This year, however, mainly through the exertions of Mr. G. Atkins, the interest ran higher than ever, and it was determined to carry the collections to a greater height than they had ever previously attained. The Rev. P. J. Wright, of Huddersfield, was the preacher. His sermons were signalized by pointed application, by doctrinal affluence, and by spiritual unction. The congregations were large (the chapel being crowded at night),

CHINA.

Letter from the Rev. J. Innocent to the Rev. William Cooke.

THE following letter was received just before going to press. Knowing that our friends in general feel a warm interest in the welfare and success of our brethren, we give it a place in the magazine.-EDITOR.

Shanghai, May 13, 1860.

MY DEAR SIR, -The distance between us, now we are settled on shore again, does not seem so great as it really is, nor so great as it appeared to be when we were on the great deep. When sailing over the ocean you seem to have no "local habitation," if you have a name; and appear lost to all your friends and all the world. Though friends pray for you, they have no knowledge of your whereabouts, and cannot distinctly picture you in their imagination as they can when you reside on land in some particular place. I don't know that this in any way interferes with either the fervour or the efficacy of prayer. I often felt on the sea-"Well, though my friends do not know just now in what part I am, the Lord does; and he hears their prayers for me, and can bless me here as well as there." Very many indeed were the blessings I obtained during the voyage.

But, after all, I like the land more than I like the sea; and I am thankful that we have found a comfortable dwelling-place among this strange people. Our house is nicely situated, a short distance from the Foreign Set