THE LINCOLNSHIRE CONFERENCE Was held at Spalding, on Thursday, June 9. Brother Cookson read and prayed in the morning, and brother Horsfield preached from 1 Cor. xiv. 8. In the afternoon, after prayer by brother Watts, reports were presented from a goodly number of the churches, and we were glad to find that fifty-seven had been baptized since the last Conference, and seven remain candidates for baptism. The Home Mission accounts, having been audited by brethren Newman and Cave, were brought forward. There was a balance in hand of £2 4s. 6d. The accounts were unanimously passed. The following grants were voted for the ensuing year: to Holbeach, £10; Whittlesea, £10; Lincoln, £20. 1. That with a view to save both the time and the travelling expenses of the deputations of the Missionary Society, it is expedient for our whole Connexion to be divided into local districts, and that the deputations should visit all the churches in one district, and then in another; and this Association respectfully and earnestly requests all the churches to sanction such a plan, and to fix their other annual meetings at such times as will not interfere with this arrangement. The drawing up of this plan to be committed to the Secretaries of the Foreign Missionary Society. 2. We request the Association to give to the Rev. J. Oncken, of Hamburg, an opportunity of making a verbal statement of the condition and prospect of the Christian missions he is connected with in Germany and Poland, Denmark and Sweden. That the next Conference be held at Lincoln, on Thursday, Sept. 15, and that brother J. C. Jones be requested to preach in the morning. In the evening brother Cookson preached from Gen. xxviii. 16-17. THOMAS BARRASS, Secretary. BAPTISMS. KEGWORTH. Seven persons, all in or beyond middle life, were baptized in the river Soar on Sabbath morning, June 5. The weather was beautifully fine, the spectators were numerous, and the whole day was spent delightfully by the friends at Kegworth. Brother Yates preached, and brother Jarrom baptized. A large number of friends assembled at the Lord's table in the afternoon. ISLEHAM.-On Lord's-day, June 5, five persons were baptized by our pasMethodist, remains amongst her own tor, in the river Lark. One, a Primitive people; the others were received into the church the same afternoon by the table. right hand of fellowship at the Lord's EDINBURGH.-On Lord's-day evening, June 12, six believers were immersed in North Richmond-street chapel, by Rev. Francis Johnston, on which occasion he delivered a powerful reply to Rev. Dr. Hanna on infant sprinkling. J. W. KNIPTON.-At Hose, June 5, three persons were baptized by Mr. Smith; two of them are teachers in our newlyformed Sabbath school, the other was mother to one of the candidates. WHEELOCK HEATH, Cheshire. — On June 5, three persons were baptized by the Rev. R. Pedley, and in the afternoon of the same day were received into the church. R. P. BRADFORD, First Church.-On the first Lord's-day in May we baptized six, and on the first Lord's-day in June five; all of whom were added to our fellow. ship. B. W. B. BARTON FABIS.-On Lord's-day, May 29, four friends were baptized, and the same day were received into the fellowship of the church. PETERBOROUGH. G. N. On Lord's-day. June 5, two young men were baptized by Mr. Barrass, and, with another friend, were received into the church. BIRMINGHAM.-On the last Lord's 3. That we recommend the Association to elect the chairman and preachers for the following year on the Tuesday, day in May, our minister baptized eight and that the election be made by ballot. | persons. J. S. C. CHAPELS. Other Congregational Churches. 267 LOUGHBOROUGH, Wood-gate. On Lord's-day, June 12, the annual sermons in behalf of the Sabbath school were preached by Rev. S. Cox, of Nottingham. Collections, £35 9s. GENERAL BAPTIST COLLEge. C. Dresser, Esq., Flint. General Account. ...... £ S. D. 10 0 0 15 10 10 2 0 Mansfield-road 14 6 6 9 13 10 400 5 18 0 EdgeSide. New General Baptist Chapel-On Saturday, May 21, the corner stone of the new General Baptist chapel at this place was laid. The scholars and friends walked in procession from the old school to the site of the THE Treasurer begs to acknowledge the chapel. After the singing of a hymn, following sums:Rev. E. Gladwell, the minister, presented a silver trowel to R. Ashworth, Esq., of Lea Bank, who had kindly consented to lay the corner-stone. A bottle, containing several newspapers, a brief account of the rise and progress of the church, Barton Fabis the number of scholars, the names of the Ashby-de-la-Zouch minister, deacons, trustees, and building Packington... committee, was deposited in a cavity in Castle Donington the stone. After the ceremony of lay- Sawley... ing the stone was concluded, Rev. John Wirksworth Howe prayed, and Rev. T. Gill, of Shore, gave an address. A collection was made in aid of the building fund. As the weather was favourable, the attendence of friends was large. A public tea meeting was subsequently held in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Newchurch, and addresses were delivered by Revs. R. Ingham, T. Gill, and W. Salter. The cost of the chapel will be about £1,100. R. P. B. ROTHLEY.-The General Baptist chapel in this village having been closed for repairs, painting, &c., was re-opened on Lord's-day, June 5; Mr. J. S. Lacey, of Loughborough, preached in the morning, and Mr. B. Baldwin in the evening. The next day a tea meeting was held, which was numerously attended. The trays were given by the ladies of the congregation. Mr. Marshall, of Loughborough, presided at the meeting after tea, and addresses were delivered by Messrs. Lane, Brooks, Riley, Lacey, and Baldwin. Shottle Purchase Account. .... .... 3 11 8 1 5 9 Rev. C. Burrows, Lenton Other Congregational Churches. 0 0 0 0 YARMOUTH, Norfolk.-On Thursday, June 2, the Baptist chapel which has been recently erected upon the ground formerly known as "The Bleach," facing Crown-road and St. George's Denes, was formally opened by special religious services. The chapel is a neat, unpretending structure of white brick, and is seated for the accommodation of about four hundred persons. The total cost of the building, including the ground, was about £1,500. At the morning service, the Rev. Mr. Price, the pastor, gave out the hymns, the Rev. Mr. Green read the lessons, and the Rev. Mr. Robinson, of Cambridge, preached, and took for his text, Deut. xxxii. 3, 4-" Ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the rock, his work is perfect." At two o'clock, about a hundred friends sat down to an excellent dinner at the Corn Hall, Mr. BURTON-ON-TRENT.-On Lord's-day, G. Blake in the chair. The company June 5, three sermons were preached was addressed by the Rev. Mr. Price by Mr. Thomas Cooper, lecturer on (who stated that the collection in the Christianity, after which collections were morning had been £67); the Revs. made towards the reduction of the debt T. A. Wheeler and G. Gould, of Noron the chapel, amounting to £30 1s. 7d. wich; the Rev. W. Simpson (Wesleyan), Congregations very large. J. B. H. Rev. W. Tritton, and other gentlemen. BIRCHCLIFFE.-On Sunday, June 5, two sermons were preached on behalf of the Sunday school by the pastor of the church. The day was very wet, but our spacious chapel was filled on both occasions, and the collections, inclusive of a few sums sent in since, amounted to upwards of £38. W. G. B. MISCELLANEOUS. CHIPPENHAM, Wilts.-The friends of May, and on Saturday, June 4, a welcome the Rev. J. J. Joplin, who has accepted tea meeting was held in the Highgate an invitation to the pastorate of a Bap- chapel, where upwards of seventy sat tist church at Halifax, Nova Scotia, down. A public meeting was afterwards presented him and Mrs. Joplin, on held, and addresses given by Messrs. Thursday, June 9, with testimonials of Ridley (chairman), Edwards, Carss, their affectionate regard. A tea meeting Ritson, and the Rev. J. Brooks. was held in the school-room, and then a public meeting in the chapel, at which E. Anstie, Esq., of Devizes, presided. REGENT'S-PARK COLLEGE.-The anThe presentation consisted of a gold nual soirée of the students of the five watch and a purse of fifteen sovereigns. London colleges was held at this college The Rev. Messrs. Burton, of Frome, on Thursday, May 20. A cricket match Pugh, of Devizes, Hurlestone, of Calne, was played during the day between New and Barnes, of Trowbridge, were present, College and Regent's-park v. Cheshunt and gave expression to their kindly and Hackney Colleges. The meeting in wishes towards Mr. Joplin and his the evening was presided over by Mr. family, and counsel to the church whose Whitaker, the senior student of Regent'spastor is thus removed from them. Mr. park. After a hymn, Mr. Edwin Johnand Mrs. Joplin, with their four children, son, B.A., of New, engaged in prayer. sailed from the Mersey, at midday on Papers were read on the following subSaturday, June 11, in the Africa, for jects :-"The position of ministers in Halifax. regard to modern speculation in relation GARWAY, Hereford. - The Baptist to theology," by Mr. E. Jones, of New; chapel at the above place having under-"The position of ministers and churches gone thorough repair, and considerable with regard to public religious societies," alterations and improvements, was re- by Mr. Goodrich, of Hackney; "The opened on Wednesday, June 1, when position of ministers with regard to three sermons were preached. The Rev. political questions," written by Mr. Jas. Bullock, M.A., of Abergavenny, Calloway, and in his absence read by preached in the morning from Romans Mr. Croft, of Cheshunt; "The position viii. 24. In the afternoon Youannah El of ministers with regard to amusements, Carey, an Arabian, and now a student public and social," by Mr. W. Page, for the ministry, delivered a discourse B.A., of Regent's-park. An animated founded on Rev. xxii. 17. In the even-discussion took place on these subjects, ing the Rev. J. Penny preached from and the meeting closed at half-past nine 1 Kings xviii. 41-45. The collections with the doxology and prayer. Supper during the day amounted to £21 3s. was served in the dining-room, and the SHOTLEY BRIDGE.-The Rev. John proceedings terminated with singing Brooks, late of Ebenezer chapel, South" Auld lang syne," and the "National Shields, has accepted the unanimous Anthem." The Presbyterians of Queen'sinvitation of the churches at Shotley and square had promised a paper, but as no Rowley to become their pastor. He representative from their college was entered on his labours the first Sunday in present, it had to be omitted. Obituaries. MRS. JOSEPH KILPIN, the subject of the present obituary, was a woman who feared God above many, and in her lifetime exemplified the Christian character in no small degree. Being called in early life to give her heart to God, she early began to devote her life to the interest of Christ and his cause, and being naturally of an ardent temperament, courageous, and determined in purpose when called by the love of Christ to serve him, it very soon became apparent to all who knew her that she had become a handmaid of the Saviour, for she could say with devotion to her Lord, "The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up." Her attachment to the Saviour and his people was very delightful to witness. Whenever she met a godly friend of any other church, she was equally as pleased to see them as the Mrs. Joseph Kilpin-Mr. Joseph Knight. "Poor, weak, and worthless though I am, He freely loves, and without end." 269 most familiar, especially if they were able she was deaconess of the Baptist chapel, to reciprocate her depth of Christian feel- Bedford, where she discharged the duties ing and expression. Ever full of what of her office with much faithfulness, and God had done for her soul, she was ready was highly appreciated; but several years to tell to all around what a dear Saviour before she died it was thought desirable she had found. Wherever she might be, for her to retire from this office, partly on she had a word for her Redeemer; and account of her advancing age, and other. whatever her engagements, she would suitable male members presenting themalways find time to serve God. Her pri- selves for the office. vate and family devotions were never neg- Mrs. K. began seriously to feel her infirAbout this time' lected, night or morning; and if any un- mities. She had been blessed with a long foreseen circumstances or engagements career of health and strength, which she ever happened about the time, the hour had enjoyed in the service of her Master/ for devotion was never lost, and, if neces- uninterruptedly for so many years; but in sary, she would hold it at an earlier hour. the decline of life the cloud hung over her With her domestics she would read several path, for reverse of circumstances altered, portions of divine truth each day, and her condition, and the loss of an affectionate exhort them therefrom. excellent sick visitor, and many were the whilst she felt her own heart and flesh She was an husband weighed heavily upon her spirit, families with whom she would keep up a failing. Yet she knew in whom she had course of visitation, administering to their believed; she knew that though prone to! every need. Often when the poverty of sin and error herself, her loving Saviour" certain needy cases came before her would was an unchangeable Friend; but the she, without pretension, take her collect- grief of her daily life at the last was, that ing book without consulting anyone, and she had so little faith in Him. The work! heading the column with her own sub-ings of unbelief were strong in her heart scription, or that of some one she might by the seductions of the great enemy. She consider more suitable, she would scour would often say when thus triedthe neighbourhood until she had obtained what she thought was requisite for the emergency of the case. Many a poor family has she thus helped in their poverty and affliction; so that it may be truly said by her, "The blessing of those that were ready to perish have fallen upon me." She was well known in the neighbourhood of Bedford, where she resided, as the "Special Pleader." Mrs. K. was not only the friend of the friendless, but her heart and hand were open and ready for every good work. For many years there was not a Baptist minister in the county but was well known to Mrs. K. and familiar with her home; and any servant of Christ was welcomed by her who could show his credentials. At the Bedford Union she has often entertained as many as fifty ministers at a time at her own residence, feeling that the greater the number she entertained, the greater was the honour conferred upon her, considering it a blessed privilege to be permitted to receive God's servants unto her house; for she loved them as messengers of the Lord Jesus Christ, as she would sometimes say to them, "My Saviour says, 'He that receiveth you receiveth me.' indefatigable in working Dorcas and other She was benevolent societies, and often spent much time in advancing their interests; and though not a large contributor to missions, she often made it her business to collect for it, and would entertain the delegates, besides continually doing the work of a home missionary herself. For many years each eye. Shortly before her death her friends removed her to the abode of a dear sister at Wootton, near Bedford, being much enfeebled and well stricken in years, that she might be the better cared for in her closing days. Some time previous to this she lost her eyesight, by a cataract forming over ally sunk in death on Sabbath morning, Dec. 20, 1863, at the advanced age of eighty-four years, having been sixty-four years of the same period a consistent and honoured member of the Church of Christ. She gently fell asleep in the Saviour's arms, there to rest in his love until the glorious resurrection morn, when she will rise with all the redeemed to sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, shouting with ecstasy After a few months she gradu "Lend, lend your wings! I mount! I fly! Ŏ death! where is thy sting?" MR. JOHN KNIGHT, the last and only sur- Notes of the Month. ECCLESIASTICAL. -The Ecclesiastical Commissioners' Re Few "Talk o' the Hill." One schedule deals 66 CARDINAL WISEMAN has favoured the Papist port is intended as a vindication. community with another pastoral. It is will read it without thinking that it is rather the reverse. There is the same not too late to notice some parts of this peculiar epistle; and, as his name has lavish expenditure, the same tender reagain been mentioned as the likely suc gard to the wants and wishes of the dignicessor to the Pope, there is the more rea- taries of the church, and the same forgetson that the pastoral itself should not be fulness of "spiritual destitution in popuoverlooked. One journal, noted for its lous places." The very names of some of calmness, has described his style as "rabid the localities touched upon are suggestive. dog-Latin done into bloated Anglican-There is, for instance, "the perpetual curate English we dare not call it.” His chief of Lynesack-cum-Softly," and another of topics are, the Colenso and Huxley controversies, the inadequate replies, as he thinks, with "Crookham-cum-Ewshot," and anto both the Professor and the Bishop, and other with "Little Tew." Even the abthe reception of Garibaldi. In what tem-stract of the accounts are full of referper the lordly prelate would treat the free ences to places which bear names not expression of opinion may be gathered without their quiet satire on the doings of from this one passage: "No synod has this unpopular body. We have, for exbeen convoked to condemn doctrines more ample, "Thumbleham," Hungry Ground,” "Prieste," false and fatal than those of Arius; no Lynchfield," "Old Score," sword of the Spirit drawn, if not to smite Coffin's Yard," "Pipe-and-Lyde," " Malthe blasphemer, to cut out his infecting lett's Moggs!"-Bishop Colenso has been sore; no combined assertion of It hath formally deposed by the metropolitan seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us;' Bishop of Cape Town, who is reported to in fine, no decisive, irrevocable, authora- have at once proceeded to Natal to act tive declaration or re-assertion of doctrine, upon the deposition. We may therefore on the two vital points of Scriptural inspi- expect that the Ecclesiastical Courts will ration and the eternity of punishment." ring with the names of these two combaAs for his sneer at the hero of Italy, re- tants.-An effort is being made to estabmembering from whence it comes, we can lish a Chaplain-General of the Navy. At pass it over in silence. One thing is evi- present navy chaplains are subordinate to dent: the Cardinal would not answer here- one of the Lords of the Admiralty, and "They tics; he would silence them. Verily Rome the clerks in his department. is always the same. A notable proof of have," says one of the State Church organs, this is seen in a recent paper on the doings "at present no acknowledged chief, there of priests in the capital of the papacy, is no coaduration nor system, no husbandwritten by Dean Alford. Time was when ing of the resources of the clerical element, as a vicar he was thought to have Puseyite no allocation of their services to the best leanings; but no man will now charge advantage of that branch of the commuhim with these after his honest and nity with which they are connected." Alas righteous rebuke of the gross corruptions for the Jack Tars if this is to be taken as a of the Roman priesthood. We are comspecimen of the style in which they are instructed. pelled to endorse his statement, that the It seems that among the papacy is not in any sense Christian, but 90,000 persons composing the Royal Navy is simply and corruptedly pagan. The there are only 152 chaplains. worst days of the lower empire were not one whit worse than Rome at the present moment. Socially and religiously, it is corrupt and abominable to the last degree. GENERAL. THE Queen has returned to Windsor. There has been more than one ministerial explanation of the "difficulties thrown in |