Circuit, followed with a short speech; a beautiful little hymn was next sung, called "Joyfully, joyfully."

Seven boys next recited Mr. White's exercise on the number seven with good effect, after which Mr. White addressed the meeting on education, especially with reference to Sunday-schools, and spoke of the claims of the Bible on the prayerful attention of all, as the best school-book. The children then sung "We won't give up the Bible." The second part of Mr. White's first exercise on the twelve apostles was now recited by twelve girls, and the impression made on the hearers will not soon be forgotten. "Beautiful Zion" was then sung, and Mr. Wm. Doctor followed with a short speech; the children also sung "I'll away, away to the The singing was

Sabbath - school." excellent.

A collection was taken, which was considered very good; and after singing the doxology, and prayer, we separated, all acknowledging that we had indeed enjoyed an intellectual and truly spiritual treat. We have about 210 scholars and 40 teachers.-Yours truly, HENRY FAULL, Sec.

HURST MISSION SERVICES. ON Lord's-day, the 11th of November, sermons were preached in this circuit on behalf of our missions, as follow:Hurst, by the Rev. P. J. Wright; Hyde, by the Rev. R. C. Turner; Newton, by the Rev. R. C. Turner and the Rev. W. Yeoman; and at Openshaw by the Rev. J. Taylor. Missionary meetings were held during the week as follow: Hurst, on Monday, the 12th. Jno. Whittaker, Esq., presided, and the meeting was addressed by the Rev. J. G. Rogers, B.A. (Independent); and the Revs. P. J. Wright, R. C. Turner (deputation). On Tuesday, the 13th, at Hyde, Mr. J. Cook presided; at Newton, on Wednesday, the 14th, E. Whittaker, Esq., presided; and at Openshaw, on Thursday, the 15th, Mr. John Lundiford presided. The deputation addressed all the meetings, and both in the pulpit and on the platform rendered such acceptable and efficient service as will cause them to be long remembered. In consequence of the inclemency of the weather, Hyde and Openshaw were a trifle below last year, but Hurst and Newton are a considerable advance. Last year the proceeds of this circuit were nearly double those

of the previous year, apart from Mr. Whittaker's subscription of £100, and we hope this year, by our juvenile effort, in which E. Whittaker, Esq., of Hurst, and others, are taking an active part, to present a considerable increase on the amount raised last year.

JOHN TAYLOR.

ZION CHAPEL, BANK, LEEDS.

MR. COOKE-REV. AND DEAR SIR,― On Sabbath, November 4, two sermons were preached in Zion Chapel, Bank, Leeds, by the Rev. J. Poxon, of Ashton-under-Lyne. In the afternoon, an address was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Wilson. After each service a collection was made towards the liquidation of the debt upon the above place of worship. On Monday following, a tea-meeting was held in the school-room adjoining, for the same object; R. Plummer, Esq. (Wesleyan), presiding. The meeting was addressed by the Revs. Messrs. Poxon and Orme, and other friends; and an understanding was come to that an effort be made at Easter to raise £100, which will entirely pay off the debt. The sum realized by the sermons and tea was near £50. J. WALKER.

Leeds, Nov. 17, 1860.

THE REV. W. SHUTTLEWORTH'S VISIT TO THE NORTH. WHILE Our venerable brother was suffering the pangs of bereavement, he received an invitation from J. Blackwell, Esq., of Newcastle, to pay him a visit. Mr. Shuttleworth, glad to avail himself of an opportunity of once more visiting the scene of his early labours in the ministry, accepted the invitation. The latter end of August found him in good quarters, sharing the hospitality of those whom he had known for more than forty years. On visiting Alnwick, where he laboured during three years, nearly half a century ago, he found, as he expected, that the great destroyer had carried away nearly all that generation to which he had once ministered the Word of life. He found some, however, whose revered "sires" had often spoken of him with affection and esteem, and who welcomed him as the friend and pastor of those whose memories are dear to them. In "Bethel," Mr. Shuttleworth was anxious once more to stand and proclaim the Word of life. This com

mendable desire was gratified. The people were pleased and profited. A few days were spent with the kindhearted and hospitable families-the "Hudsons" and "Allans." While in

Newcastle, which had also been the scene of Mr. Shuttleworth's ministry when he was young and vigorous, he occupied the pulpit on the Sabbath morning and the Monday evening. The subject on which he chose to address us was one that had often soothed his own mind, and had been a reviving cordial to thousands on their journey heavenward. He therefore seized the present opportunity to lead those who were fainting with discouragements and difficulties to a source of consolation that never fails-to a promise sweet now, as when it came fresh from a loving Father's lips: "I will never

leave thee, nor forsake thee." Oh, how full the treasury to which he directed God's people to go in every time of need! May the precious truths, so clearly and impressively stated and beautifully illustrated, be remembered and believed by all who heard them!

At the close, a few observations were made by the writer expressive of the pleasure the friends had experienced by the visit, and the discourse to which they had listened, and of the hope they had of finally meeting where the pain of parting will be unknown. Thus, with feelings of a sacred character, and the desire that the visit might be productive of good, Mr. Shuttleworth bade his friends in the North once more adieu!

October, 1860.

C. HIBBERT.