Many of the suggestions in reference to the juvenile department might at first sight appear trivial and unimportant; but the experience of seven years in the superintendence of three juvenile working parties has convinced the writer of the importance of attending to little things from the outset, and enables her to testify to the importance of such meetings as a means of sustaining and increasing the missionary spirit, which would otherwise flag with mere collecting. There is no little reward in witnessing the interest of children, while listening to any simple and touching tale of the little ones in foreign lands. In childhood the deepest impressions are made, the warmest interest excited, and a direction given to the character for life. Our most eminent missionaries have been those who in early life were led to consecrate themselves to the service of Christ, and to desire that their future years might be spent in proclaiming His love to others. RULES FOR A LADIES' AUXILIARY. I. Two influential persons in the congregation (the minister's wife and another lady) to be appointed to fill the offices of Treasurer and Secretary. II. A certain number of Collectors to be appointed, and the sums collected to be paid in monthly, or quarterly. III. Each meeting to be opened by prayer, and concluded by singing. Note. Where practicable, it is as well to unite Missionary Working Parties with such Auxiliaries, as affording opportunities for the communication of interesting missionary information, and thus keeping alive the general interest. It would be found that a small monthly subscription from each member would cover the expenses of the purchase of materials, thus allowing all the money collected to go to the Parent Society. RULES FOR A JUVENILE CONGREGATIGNAL AUXILIARY. I. That this Auxiliary shall be called the Juvenile Missionary Association, in connection with Chapel, at II. That its object be to excite greater interest in missionary work, and to raise funds in aid of the Society for the Spread of the Gospel at Home and Abroad. III. That the minister be requested to be the general Superintendent, and that some individual in the congregation be appointed to fill the two offices of Treasurer and Secretary. IV. That all subscribers, and all collectors of 1d. per week and upwards, shall be members of this Society. V. That the metings of this Society shall be-First. A monthly, quarterly, or half-yearly meeting of collectors, for the purpose of paying in the contributions, and receiving missionary intelligence. Secondly. An annual meeting of the whole Society, to hear the yearly report, to appoint the officers for the following year, and to keep alive the general missionary interest. VI. That every young person willing to collect, and approved of by the minister and secretary, shall receive a box, or card, for the purpose, at the Society's expense. RULES FOR A SABBATH-SCHOOL I. The Teacher of each class to be supplied with a card and a bag, and to collect the subscriptions each Sabbath. II. The Superintendent to appoint some one to collect the cards and bags every Sabbath, and to keep the accounts. This person to be in communication with the local Secretary of the Society, or with the Secretary to the Ladies' Auxiliaries in London. III. Regular subscribers of 1d., or d. per week, to be supplied with some monthly magazine, or other cheap missionary publication. IV. The members of adult Bible Classes to be employed as collectors, under the superintendence of their Teachers. Additional Suggestions. The Teachers to devote half an hour once a month for the communication of missionary information to their classes. The elder children to write essays on missionary subjects once a year, and a prize (some interesting missionary work) to be given for the best written. The younger children to find out texts proving the duty of Christians to send the gospel to the heathen. An occasional missionary address to be delivered, and a quarterly Sabbathschool Missionary Prayer-meeting. RULES FOR A JUVENILE MISSIONARY I. That this Working Party shall be established in connection with the Society for the Spread of the Gospel at Home and Abroad. II. That its object shall be, the making of V. That a fund be raised at the commence- VI. That there be a meeting held once a VII. That some school in Africa be spe- Missionary Station at ————— I. Describe the country, whether mountainous or flat, well watered or barren; extent; distance from the sea: temperature; nature of the soil; trees and plants; animals. 11. Character of the people, civilized or barbarous; food, dress, occupations, customs; method of building their houses; manner of travelling; the idols worshipped, and any particular ceremonies. III. The dangers to which the missionaries were at first exposed; the gradual change in the people; the present state of the congregations, schools, native agency, &c.; any special causes of encouragement, or interesting incidents in connection with the mission. Maps (especially those which indicate by various colours the extent of the heathen portions of our globe) and pictures will be found useful. Singing is desirable occasionally, as also the explanation and learning of a missionary text at each meeting. WORK TO BE DONE. For sale in Sierra Leone, for the benefit of the mission :· Well made under-clothing, both of linen and calico. Children's clothing. Ribbons, cotton, tapes, needles, &c., would realise considerable profit. For giving away to the children in the schools: Loose round pinafores and frocks, made of strong dark print, for girls; high pinafores, with long sleeves and broad belts, made of some strong stuff, for boys; bags and needle-cases for rewards. S. T. Communications in reference to the Ladies' Auxiliaries, or Juvenile Associations, can be addressed to Miss S. Thompson, 2, Albany Cottages, Barnsbury Park, London, who will be happy to forward Missionary Boxes, Collecting Cards, or anything else that may be required. RE-OPENING OF THE CHAPEL, AT LEAMINGTON. ON Tuesday, the 16th ult., Mill Street Chapel, Leamington, was re-opened for Divine Worship, under the direction of the Conference in the Connexion of the Countess of Huntingdon. In the morning, the prayers were read by the Rev. J. Jones, of Birmingham; and the Rev. L. J. Wake, of Cheltenham, preached from Jude, the latter part of the 21st verse: Looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." In the evening, the Rev. L. J. Wake read the prayers; and the Rev. J. Jones, preached from Psalm xxvii. 4, "One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple." The day being wet and foggy, and the chapel having been so long closed, the attendance was not so numerous as might have been desired; but deep attention was paid to the word preached; and we hope POETRY. the presence and blessing of the Lord were enjoyed. The organ was played with great taste; the singing was excellent. At present the cause is in a low state, but no doubts are entertained of its-being raised. Our united prayer to the Great Head of the Church is, "O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years; let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children; and let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it." A collection was made after each service. The Executive Committee have made POETRY. PALINODE. GREAT EXHIBITION OF 1851. CLOSED are the Temple gates:—the crowd She reared the splendid, spacious fane, It rose in strength and beauty too; Bring hither what your hands have made, your best works be here displayed. The world obeyed; from East to West, And here within the wide expanse And myriads came to see the show False prophets in their spleen foretold, The myriads came, and went away, Napoleon threatened once to land And on this sacred battle-field, Not soon shall we the time forget- The sun ne'er shone on such a sight- Now let the loud "Te Deum" swell; What changes o'er the world have passed Man's power and man's intelligence A vapour-cloud propels his car, His thoughts have stolen the lightning's wing, What poet could find words to sing These are the victories of Peace; Nations have rarely quarrelled! Kingly pride And craft of statesmen, these have done For Peace-for Peace the nations sigh, Too long have they been kept in thrall, Now prejudice begins to melt, To friendship's warm, sincere embrace; A voice is heard-it gathers strength, pour 'Twill drown ten thousand cannons' roar! Tyrants must heed that voice at length. That voice requires that man should be Let man be free to live and move, Let man be free to buy and sell, Let man be free to speak and write, Let man be free to seek his God, As Faith and Truth shall point the road. Ilminster. FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY. "Choose you this day whom ye will serve."-Joshua xxiv. 15. THE world in tribulation will forsake; The world in death will keen remorse The world in judgment will thy cause betray. Jesus in tribulation will sustain ; Jesus in time of wealth will keep thee free; Jesus in death will soothe thy fears and pain; Jesus in judgment will thy surety be. Which wilt thou choose? for one thou must forego; Seek not to join them-'tis a vain endeavour; Take the world's baubles with hell's endless woe, [for ever. Or Christ's salvation with heaven's joys S. ROWNEY. OBITUARY, DECEASE OF REV. GEORGE MARRIS. THIS mournful event took place on the 25th November, 1851, at the age of 70 years. Our respected brother was admitted into Cheshunt College, in 1810, and, after passing through the usual course, he laboured as a minister in the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion, supplying chapels chiefly at Congleton and Aston Tirrold, till 1842, when he retired to his native town, Hull. There, as far as health permitted, he assiduously laid himself out for the salvation of souls in visiting the sick, preaching to the sailors at the penitentiary, and, on various occasions, assisting the ministers in the chapels. Our departed brother possessed a mind which shrunk from publicity; hence, when penning his thoughts, for insertion in our magazine, he was accustomed to designate himself, "A lover of the shade." One, who knew him well, observes, "How differently are we constituted! Alas! that meekness and a love of retirement, should on any accasion obstruct the servants of Him who was the illustrious pattern of meekness and lowliness of heart!" Our brother has left a bereaved wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn his loss. May He who is the husband of the widow and the father of the fatherless, be their comforter and never failing friend! ANOTHER OF CHRIST'S LAMBS FOLDED. MISS CAROLINE, daughter of Mr. T. Aviolet, was taken by the Good Shepherd, at the age of 6 years and 4 months. When a little recovered from fever, she read to a friend who had called to see her, part of the third chapter of St. John, but was unable to proceed. She then spoke of a book entitled Little Charlie, who, she said, had gone to heaven; and on being asked, if she would like to go thither, replied'Not yet." 64 After a short time of improved health she became worse. The Sabbath evening she spent very happily, in reading with her Father and singing with him, and her little sister and brother, Curwen's sweet hymn for children: "Jesus dear, Jesus, thy name is sweet." On the following Tuesday symptoms appeared, that showed her Saviour was about to remove her to glory; and that her parents, bleeding at heart under a similar recent bereavement, must prepare to yield up this sacred trust to God also. In the midst of suffering, which this dear child bore with patience, she thought much of little Charlie, and asked—“ Do "Why "Because," you think I shall go to heaven?" do not leave me." "We are all here, my NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. COMMUNICATIONS have been received from the Secretaries of the Ladies' Auxiliaries at Cheltenham, Gloucester, Maidstone, and St. Ives. It is particularly requested that the Secretaries to the other Ladies' Auxiliaries will send their reports quarterly to Miss Selina Thompson, 2, Albany Cottages, Barnsbury Park, in or der that a list of subscribers may be published, as formerly. Contributions for the funds of the Society, with payments for Mr. Elliott's Narrative, and "The Open Door," to be forwarded to Mr. F. W. Willcocks, 27, Dalby Terrace, City-road, London. |