the Dean of Chester, and many of the members of the cathedral. A little before two o'clock the Lord Mayor and the city officers arrived. The anniversary sermon was preached by the Very Rev. Thomas Calvert, D.D., Warden of Manchester Collegiate Church. The collection on Tuesday, at the doors, for the rehearsal, amounted to 754.; and on Thursday the sum of 2261. was received. The dinner was most fully attended, and the collections after dinner were large. Altogether, above a thousand pounds were collected.

CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY.-At the May meeting of this society, which was unusually well-attended, the Bishop of Bangor was in the chair, and the Bishops of Llandaff, Hereford, Ripon, and Salisbury, were also present. The secretary read an abstract of the auditor's report for the past year, by which it appeared that the receipts had amounted to 80,9421. 17s. 8d., being an increase of about 150l. The expenditure had been 109,440.; but the society had, during the past year, expended 40,000l. in the purchase of stock. The number of bibles and testaments published during the year had been upwards of 187,000l., and the whole number of tracts and books more than 2,000,000. A long discussion took place on the appointment of the tract and standing committees.

KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON.-The annual meeting of this institution was held on the 29th of April, at Somerset House, the Archbishop of Canterbury in the chair. A very satisfactory report was read, the committee congratulating the patrons on the undiminished prosperity and efficiency of the institution. In the course of the proceedings, the Bishop of London observed that, considering the situation he filled, and the relation in which he stood to the college, he could not refrain from saving a few words as to the position in which King's College stood to the ancient universities. He hoped that it was fully understood that nothing like a rivalry was attempted. They desired to emulate the conduct of the ancient seats of learning, but they did not desire to interfere with their privileges; they wished to follow in their wake, to become subsidiary to them; they wished to give education to those whom circumstances prevented from having recourse to Cambridge or Oxford. It was not likely, therefore, that King's College would ever interfere with the interests of the ancient universities, and so impressed was one of the universities with the fact, that a scholarship had been founded in one of its colleges for deserving

scholars from King's College. One of the great objects of King's College was to prepare youth with such an education as would fit them for the great universities. They aimed at giving as solid an education as could be obtained at any of the principal endowed schools, and so well had they succeeded in this, that of the number of those who obtained mathematical honours at the last Cambridge examination, seven wranglers, and five senior optimes, were scholars sent from King's College.

SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE JEWS.-This society held its 29th Anniversary Meeting at the Great Room, at Exeter Hall, on the 5th of May. Sir T. Baring in the chair. The Hon. Baronet was supported by Lord Ashley, Lord Mountsanford, Right Hon. Sir Geo. Rose, the Dean of Ardagb, Revs. Huldane Stewart, W. Marsh, Hugh Stowell, E. Bickersteth, E. Tottenham, J. W. Cunningham, and Captain Bazalgette, R.N.; most of whom addressed the meeting. From the report it appears that the funds of the society in the past year amounted to the sum of 14,5307. 10s. 11d., being a sum of 134. 10s. 11d. beyond the amount of last year, and the largest amount of any year since the formation of the society.

REFORMATION SOCIETY.-The annual meeting of the British Reformation Society was held on the 4th of May in the great room at Exeter Hall; George Finch, Esq., M.P., in the chair. The platform was crowded with rev. gentlemen and other friends and supporters of the society, and the centre of the hall was nearly filled with ladies. The Rev. M. H. Seymour read the report, which congratulated the society on the fact, that although the Roman-catholic religion had made advances in some places, it had so much retrogaded in others that there was no aggregate increase on the past year. The greatest exertion was, however, called for on the part of the friends of the protestant cause, as the Roman catholics were making every effort to advance the influence of their church. There were no less than 519 new Roman-catbolic chapels in England, and 43 now in the course of erection; and equal zeal was shewn in the establishment of schools. The society had been unceasing in their exertions in declaring to the world the errors of popery, and no less than 100,000 tracts had been distributed for that purpose during the past year.

TRINITARIAN BIBLE SOCIETY. — The Anniversary Meeting of this Society was held on 8th May, in the lower room at

energy an1 effect." He spoke strongly of the mental depravity of the human mind in India, and of the borrid effects and prac tices resulting therefrom-the idolatries pursued by the men, the number of female infanticides, &c. He mentioned that in one single territory, not larger than a small English county. more than 1000 female children were murdered by their mothers in one year, being 30,000 for each generation, and 180,000,000 since the Christian era.-The Dean of Ardagh seconded the motion, and the resolution was then adopted. The meeting lasted from 6 till 10 o'clock.-Watchman.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

We understand that a new episcopal

SOMERSETSHIRE.

ADDITIONAL CURATES AT BATH. — In this city we have parishes with five, eight, and thirty thousand inhabitants, having but one, two, and five parochial clergy respectively. It is with great pleasure, therefore, we perceive that measures are about to be taken in this city and diocese, under the sanction and patronage of the Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, to remedy, in some degree, this glaring defect, by the establishment of a fund for procuring the additional aid of clergymen in our populous parishes. Bath Gazette.

STAFFORDSHIRE.

The congregation frequenting St. Paul's Chapel, Walsall, have presented the Rev. Thomas Rogers, minister of that place, with a purse containing 60 sovereigns, as a testimony of gratitude and respect for the services of that gentleman during a resi dence of 13 years amongst them.-Lea

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEWARK-ON-TRENT.A bazaar has been held at Newark in aid of the funds for the new church. The amount of ladies' fancy and useful work, and other contributions, sent to the receivers-general for the bazaar, exceeded 5001. About one thousand persons, it is supposed, were present, and the proceeds realized 4671. Sir Robert Howe Bromley, Bart., has signified his intention to pre. sent the communion plate to Christchurch. -Nolts Journal.

RUTLAND.

A public meeting was held in the Grammar-school at Oakham, on the 21st inst., for the purpose of forming a County Association for promoting the better observance of the Lord's-day, in connexion with the London Society. The Hon. and Rev. Le land Noel was in the chair; W. L. Newton, Esq., of Leylands, near Derby, the Rev. Wm. Leeke, the Rev. John Jones, Vicar of Burley on the Hill, the Rev. W. Tomkins, and Henry Windsor, Esq., moved and seconded the resolutions. An association was formed, which it is hoped will receive the support of all throughout the county who care for the honour of God, and believe that the prosperity of their country depends upon his blessing and the regard paid to his laws.-Stamford Mer

cury.

SURREY.

The Rev. W. S. Rowe, Curate of St. John's, Hampstead, has been presented with a piece of plate by the parishioners of Christchurch, Surrey, as a testimonial of their sense of the efficient discharge of his duties whilst curate of that parish, and more especially with reference to his exertions amongst the poor.-Morning

Herald.

May 17th a numerous and highly respectable meeting was held at Epsom, the Right Hon. Lord Arden, Lord Lieutenant of the County in the chair, for the purpose of organizing the Surrey branch of the Diocesan Church Building Society. The resolutions were moved and supported by the Lord Bishop of Winchester, Lord Abinger, J. W. Freshfield, Esq., M.P., Lord Monson, Rev. Chancellor Dealtry, H. Labouchere, Esq., J. W. Dennison, Esq., M.P., Hon. and Rev. G. T. Noel, David Barclay, Esq., M.P., the very Rev. the Dean of Salisbury, Henry Hope, Esq.. M.P., Hon. R. C. Scarlett, M.P., Archdeacon Hoare, and Henry Gosse, Esq., of Epsom. At the close of the meeting, names were put down for about 5000/. in donations, and 2001. in annual subscriptions.-Salisbury Herald.

SUSSEX.

The Earl of Burlington has given the munificent sum of 500%. towards liquidating the expenses attending the erection of a new church at Eastbourne. The noble Earl has also presented the local authorities with the piece of ground on which it is to be erected.

RYE. A church-rate of 8d. in the pound (a higher rate than has been known for many years) was granted last week in this town, without a dissentient voice. What unity can possibly exist between the Radical member for this borough and his constituents, when the former votes in the house for the abolition of church-rates, and the latter with one voice declare they will support them 1-Kentish Gazette.

A large piece of ground has been lately purchased in Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, for the erection of a Roman-catholic chapel. The workmen are now busily employed in the foundation of the intended building.-Brighton Gazette.

WARWICKSHIRE.

ADDRESS TO THE REV. MR. HOOK.(From the Coventry Standard, May 5.)After the termination of the service last evening, at Trinity Church, the teachers of the Sunday-schools attached to that church assembled before the Communion, and the following address was delivered in the presence of a number of the friends of the worthy Vicar:

An Address from the Teachers of Trinity Church Sunday Schools to their late highly-respected Pastor, Walter Farquhar Hook, M. A. "REV. SIR, - We, the teachers of the Trinity Church Sunday-schools, feel it our duty, at this time, to come forward and express to you our warmest thanks for the zeal you have manifested, and the exertions you have made, in the cause of religion in this our native city; at the same time to congratulate you on your preferment from our vicarage to that of Leeds, which, although a wide and extended field for ministerial labours, we know of no one more competent for the duties of it than yourself. Furthermore, it evinces that your abilities as a minister of the gospel are highly appreciated, not only by us, but by the highest classes in connexion with our church. But, Sir, while we thus express our pleasure at your advancement, yet we can scarcely repress the rising sigh at the loss we are called upon to sustain in being deprived of your valuable services, considering, as we do, your sterling worth as a pastor, whose heart and hand is ever ready to alleviate the sufferings of your fellowcreatures, whether in mind, body, or estate, thereby imitating the conduct of our Divine Master, who went about doing good. As this probably may be the last time we shall have an opportunity of addressing you, we cannot omit to congratulate you upon the success with which

your exertions have been crowned, by the great increase in the number of communicants in the church, and the flourish ing state of our schools; and, at the same time, to express our warmest thanks for the spiritual instruction and consolation we have received from you as our revered pastor and affectionate friend. That the blessing of the Lord God Almighty may rest upon you and yours; that the spirit of truth may guide you even to the end; and that you and we likewise may be of that happy number who shall be blessed at the coming of our Lord, is the bearty desire and humble prayer of the teachers of Trinity Church Sunday-school." Signed, on behalf of 32 female and 33 male teachers, by the committee.

Mr. Hook appeared greatly affected at the close of the address, and, in those tremulous and heart-appealing tones for which he is so peculiarly distinguished, delivered himself nearly as follows:

"My dear, kind Friends,-1 shall always remember, with satisfaction and gratitude, the affectionate, the touching, the beautiful address, which you have just presented to me. In leaving Coventry, I shall leave behind me many very valued friends, but from none of my parishioners shall I part with greater regret than from you, for we have been bound together by the closest ties. I bave educated you, catechized you, prepared you for the sacred rite of confirmation, and, so far as human means were used, for the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Since that time, we have been associated in the management of these Sunday-schools, of which you have been the worthy teachers, and of the Religious and Useful Knowledge Society, of which you may be considered as the founders. These are ties to bind us toge ther everlastingly. May you continue in the course you have begun. My parting injunction to you is-to love the church, You live in evil days, when evil tongues are railing against all that is great, and good, and holy, in the land; may I always hear of the teachers of these schools that they continue to be what they now areloyal, dutiful, zealous children of the dear old church; may you grow in grace as you grow in years; may you increase in faith and all the fruits of faith and to this end I exhort you to be earnest in prayer, regular in your attendance on the duties of the sanctuary, frequent communicants; may we all persevere in this

course, and then our parting will not be an eternal one; we shall all meet before the throne of God and of the Lamb, where those who meet, meet to part no more. You have often received my blessing, and you have been taught to regard it as the blessing of one commissioned by God to bless his people. With my blessing, therefore, I now conclude." The rev. gentleman then pronounced the blessing, -The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, &c.

His parting benediction was received amidst the sighs and tears of many of the teachers and hearers assembled.

WILTSHIRE.

The half yearly meeting of the Wilts Clergy Charity was recently held at Devizes, and was very numerously attended. This excellent charity possesses an income (arising from subscriptions, and an investment of 1,4007.) to the amount of about 4001. a-year, and affords pensions to upwards of twenty families of deceased clergymen.-Salisbury Herald.

Dr Denison, the new Bishop of Salisbury, was enthroned in the cathedral of that city on Thursday, May 11, and every attention was paid to his lordship by the corporation, the clergy, and people of the city.

The ceremony of laying the first stone of a new church in the parish of Trowbridge was lately performed by Lady Elizabeth Drummond, eldest daughter of his Grace the Duke of Rutland, the patron of the living. Several thousand persons were congregated on the occasion, amongst whom were most of the neighbouring gentry, with their families. The Rev. F. Fulford delivered an interesting and appropriate address, in the course of which he stated that he had calculated, if he could raise 1,5007. by private subscription, he must rest satisfied, but that he had mistaken the liberality of his neighbours, for the very first morning he began collecting he had raised that sum by the contributions of not more than 15 or 16 individuals. The rev. gentleman justly observed, that "it is a characteristic of our church, that she does preach the gospel to the poor, as far as possible, free of all cost."

WORCESTERSHIRE.

Subscriptions have been carried on with great spirit at Dudley, for the purpose of building two new churches in that parish, which will contain free sittings for upwards of 2,000 persons.-Salopian Journal,

YORKSHIRE.

The Rev. George Wray, M. A,, has resigned both his lectureships in the town of Leeds, and on Sunday last took his leave of the parish church, where he had been lecturer 26 years.

The Archbishop of York has placed at the disposal of the church commissioners the sinecure prebend of Riccall, in the cathedral church of York, vacant by the death of the Rev. John Lowe. York Herald

In the village of Burley, near Otley, there is a small episcopal chapel, in which (owing to the smallness of the living annexed thereto) divine service has only been performed once on a Sabbath for many years past: to remedy this inconvenience, and to provide more amply for the spiritual comfort of the inhabitants, Mrs. Anderson, of Burley House, (who has hood,) with a truly Christian spirit of libelately come to reside in the neighbourrality, has, at her own expense, engaged a young clergyman, at a liberal salary, to officiate and fill up the vacant part of the Sabbath alluded to; in addition to this service, three lectures are given during the week.-Leeds Intelligencer.

On 19th of April, the foundation-stone of the new church at Headingley was laid, on which occasion an appropriate prayer was offered up by the Rev. William Williamson, M.A., incumbent, and a hymn sung by the assembled spectators. The amount of subscriptions is about 2001. below the estimated cost of the erection of the church. The foundation-stone was presented to the building committee by Mr. John Rogerson, of Bramley."

The Rev. Walter Levett, vicar of Carlton, has sent a subscription of 1,000l. for building a new church at Skipton.-Chester

Gazette.

On the 22nd of April, the induction of the vicar of Leeds took place, and on Sunday he delivered his inaugural sermon. The church was crowded to excess long before the service commenced. The Liver. pool Mail thus speaks of Mr. Hook :-"Ther vicar has already made a strong and fu vourable impression upon his parishioners. He has clearly expounded his doctrines, and developed his plans. With regard to the latter, there will naturally be a variety of opinions; but it must be universally admitted, that he commenced the duties of his office with manly candour; that his abilities are first-rate; and that his demeanour is most kind and conciliating; while his active business babits are appa