CASTLE ACRE, NORFOLK.-The anversary sermons were preached reently by the Rev. C. T. Keen, of hornage. Our school promises well r great usefulness. AT the request of the Plymouth Union ommittee, two of their number vited three schools in the neighbourDod of St. German's, on Sabbath-day, une 18th, and presented the following port: "At Salem Bible Christian School, the village of Blunts, there were velve children present, and one female cacher, who appeared to be deeply inerested in her work, and very glad to eceive a visit. She was very much inerested in the publications of the Union; was glad to receive some of the racts and reports, (which she thought would stir up some of the teachers,) and ordered Directions for the Estalishment and Management of Schools,' and a set of lesson sheets. Tideford Wesleyan School is very much improved since the last visit; there is a good band of teachers, united in their work, and very anxious to improve. They were thankful for the visit, and wished us to send them one Bibleclass,' and one Union Magazine,' from January onward. Fifty-three scholars and eight teachers were present. Bethany Wesleyan School is conducted with much order; the teaching was on the individual method, but on our teaching a class by the collective method they were much pleased, and determined to consider its adoption at their next meeting. They met at the close of the school to see the Union publications, The and to ask information about the Union. Many appeared anxious to join with us, but could not decide until their next teachers' meeting. They wished us to send them a Bible-class Magazine,' from January onward, and one number of the Union Magazine.' Fiftyfive children were present, and about sixteen or eighteen teachers." LIVERPOOL SUNDAY-SCHOOL INSTITUTE SOIREE.-On Tuesday, 23rd June, a soirée in connection with this excellent Institution was held in the schoolrooms beneath Myrtle-street Baptist Chapel. Between 400 and 500 persons sat down to an excellent repast. Among the many influential gentlemen who countenance the Institution, there were present on the occasion, James Stitt, Esq., town-councillor; Charles Robertson, Esq.; Lawrence Heyworth, Esq.; J. O. Jones, Esq.; C. R. Hall, Esq., &c., &c. Letters of apology for absence were read from Richard Alison, jun., Esq., of Wootten Heys; J. R. Jefferey, Esq.; H. B. Ashton, Esq.; Thomas Blackburn, Esq.; and several other gentlemen. The Rev. Dr. Raffles presided on the occasion, and expressed his interest in the welfare of the Institute, and his hearty concurrence in all that it sought to accomplish and develop. Mr. G. Little, secretary, read a statement of the operations of the Institute, and its present condition. Mr. C. R. Hall; Mr. Cuthbertson, of London; Lawrence Heyworth, Esq.; I. O. Jones, Esq.; the Rev. W. Graham; Charles Robertson, Esq.; and the Rev. H. S. Brown, afterwards addressed the meeting. Sunday-School Union. BRAINTREE AND BOCKING.-Mr. G. C. Lewis visited these towns on Sunday, July 16. The schools were found to be in an excellent state of order and discipline; but the visitor was not a little disappointed at finding individual teaching prevailing to a considerable extent, and a great want of classification amongst the children. The schools are well supplied with teachers. A library is attached to each school, clothing clubs, missionary efforts, and the various appendages now found attached to Sunday-schools. Many of the books in use were thought to be ill-adapted for the purpose, being small, and chiefly consisting of spelling. There are two senior scholars' classes in efficient operation, and one infant- the younger children, which is in succlass very well conducted. cessful operation. In one girls' school of 246, ninetyfour were found to be from fourteen to twenty-four years of age. On Monday afternoon, from three to five o'clock, an animated conference was held in the girls' British-school, which was filled with teachers. The Rev. Mr. Craig presided. At five o'clock the teachers and friends took tea together in the Corn Exchange, after which the meeting was well attended, and the spacious building was well filled. Mr.Shearcroft, secretary to the Union, read the report, and the meeting was afterwards addressed by Rev. Messrs. Price, of Woodham Ferris, E. Price, D. Rees, Mr. Lewis, and by other friends. LIVERPOOL, DEPUTATION TO.-Mr. Cuthbertson, accompanied by Mr. Needham, (secretary of the Manchester Union,) visited the schools in Liverpool, on Sunday, the 21st of May. They were received on Saturday evening, by Messrs. Bridson and Jackson, by whom they were hospitably entertained. The schools present nothing of unusual interest, and are as varied in their management and efficiency as can be well conceived. The great want is a larger number of good teachers, which we hope soon to be supplied by the present effort to train the junior teachers in the art of teaching. A separate morning service has been established at the Crescent schools for The annual meeting was held in the Baptist Chapel, Myrtle-street, on Monday evening, the 22nd ult. James Stitt, Esq., town-councillor, and president of the Union, was called to the chair. Among the friends present were the Revs. John Kelly, Wm. Graham, W. P. Appleford, Casewell, and other gentlemen. Mr. John Baxter, one of the secretaries of the Union, then stated the present position and prospects of the Union. After some remarks by Mr. I. Oliver Jones, and seconded by Mr. J. Bicker ton Williams, the Chairman introduced the deputation, consisting of Mr. R Needham, the secretary of the Man chester Sunday-school Union, and Mr. Cuthbertson, of the Parent Society. SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM. — The Arrange ments are now completed for the conduct of a weekly evening class for teachers, for the study of "The Notes on the Scripture Lessons." The first meeting will take place in the Unionrooms, Paternoster-row, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at eight o'clock, P.M. TEACHERS' CLASSES FOR THE STUDY OF THE SCRIPTURE LESSONS.-North London Auxiliary, Barbican Chapel School-room, Thursday, quarter-past eight, P.M.; and Poultry Chapel Schoolroom, Thursday, quarter-past eight, P.M. Poetry. THE SAFEGUARDS OF BRITAIN. WHEN the late rumours of rebellious rage, Like thunders deep in distant darkness rolling, Rose dread as signs that storms at sea presage, Showing their teeth to ships that dread their growling ; Watching the times an old historic sage, In the performance of his honour'd calling, Took up the tales wild rumour spread at random, They stirr'd a sense of danger near at hand, Weltering therein appear'd a bleeding land, Weary with watching, as to sleep he sank; Yet consciousness that slumber strange attended; Mortal, attend! and be thy terrors ended! Britain before thee lies-thy native land, Look thou upon it-look, and understand." He look'd, and lo! the shout "to arms!" was heard, Yet them a viewless influence kept asunder; Nor could they meet. He gazed, but had no word Wherewith to speak the greatness of his wonder. Such influence rose as made the tumult cease. Keview, e Second Series of Scripture Outlines; comprising an arrangement of Sunday Lessons on the Epistles and Gospels, suitable for the Sunday-school or the Family. By J. MONTAGU RANDELL, Curate of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Price One Shilling. HIS valuable little book contains mullum parvo, and cannot fail to be an accept le present to Sunday-school teachers in e Church of England, for whose benefit was originally designed. The instrucon conveyed is clear, simple, and forcie. The first Lesson showing the maner in which the outlines should be em loyed, is an excellent specimen of the est kind of teaching, and the notes apended to the Lessons discover in the ompiler much patient investigation, andid inquiry, and real earnestness for JOHN SWAIN. We the spiritual welfare of the young. "AN ADDRESS TO A SUNDAY-SCHOOL TEACHER. "My dear Friend,-It is a delightful and yet a difficult undertaking to feed the lambs of Christ's flock. To be successful your eye must be single; your heart devoted to God. Your motive must be the love of Jesus; your strength the grace of Jesus; your end the glory of Jesus. "The great object which you should continually bear in mind is the necessity of conversion for every child in the class committed to your care. Conversion is the mighty work of God the Holy Spirit. But the treasure is committed to earthen vessels;' whilst God is the agent man is the instrument, and how inestimable the privilege of being an agent in God's hand, for spiritual good to others; the mouth by which he condescends to speak to the conscience; the pen with which he is pleased to write his own lessons upon the fleshy tables of the heart. How earnestly should you pray that you may, instrumentally, allure and win every child in your class into the blessed fold of the Shepherd and Bishop of souls! cess is certain. God's word shall not return unto him void. Go forth to your class in a spirit of humble prayer, and God will meet you to your unspeakable joy and comfort, and you shall return in a spirit of thankful praise. "Your work is especially a work of faith. Refresh your drooping strength by looking forward to your glorious prize. Contemplate the second coming of Jesus as the consummation of your bliss, the crown of all your hopes. Realise the thrilling moment when you shall see your Redeemer face to face; and when, with adoring gratitude, you shall welcome Him with the joyful salutation, Behold me and the children which thou hast given me.' Oh! what discoveries of unexpected delight will that day unfold! With what transport will you trace the marvellous results which have accrued from feeble May I recommend you never to call your lessons tasks. Remember that you are a teacher, not a master: obtain your influence over your class, not by terror, but by love. Reprove the negligent by commending the diligent. Be on the look-means! Now, indeed, you often sow in out for something to commend, rather than for something to blame. The commendation of what is right will effectually check what is wrong; a word of encouragement dropped now and then will put new life into your class, and make it a little centre of happiness. Let me suggest another practical hint which experience has proved to be truly useful. Cultivate great quietness of manner; do not declaim; do not preach, but quietly question in, and question out, and remember that an affectionate, cheerful gravity of manner, will win and sustain the attention of the young. "If, my dear friend, your work be arduous, and your difficulties great, you have the encouraging assurance that your suc-| tears, but then you shall reap in joy. "Your affectionate friend, "J. M. RANDALL." Lowestoft, Nov. 2, 1847." Answers to Correspondents. Aliquis.-The theory of teaching to read, without teaching to spell, may look absurd, but the practice turns out better and more intelligent scholars, and this is the grand question. But however this may be, spelling-books ought not to be seen in Sunday-schools. Teacher, Morley, complains that he took a ticket for the Leeds Union-trip to Bolton and Skipton, on Monday the 14th, and got wet; so we fear all did who were bold enough to venture. Our friend sees now more than ever the justice of our remarks upon these excursions, where so much is involved, to make all pleasant and useful. Laura, Jersey, will confer a favour if she will state the plan fully. B. L.-Dryden was poet laureate, 1670. One of a Bible-Class.-Sound from a bell, or a musical string, is nothing more than a trembling motion in the air. E. D., South London Auxiliary.-Yes; we would recommend district meetings of teachers, and by all means ministers should be urged to come. E. L. T.-What history did she consult? Raleigh did attempt self-destruction, while prisoner in the Tower of Lon-! ; don, 1603. Teacher.-The first number of Charles Knight's "Land we Live in," gives a history of travelling. Sir Wm. Cecil came from Scotland to Greenwich, 1560, in sixty-three days, (see his Diary,) having been paid 47. per day; and for postage with twenty-two horses from London to Edinburgh, and from thence back to London, 1177. Henry C.-Use the notes, but not in the class: never let your children see you walk with crutches. Received with thanks, but too late for this month.-J. Varty.-T. Moody.-A. Wells. J. Nuttall.-J. A. Cooper.-W. Brown, Wigan.-A Clergyman.-H. R.-E. R. LEBANON, or Libanus, is a long chain of mountains separating Syria from Palestine. Between two vast ridges lies the valley of Lebanon: its elevation is so great that it is always covered with snow in many places. It is composed of four inclosures of mountains; the first rich in grain, the second barren, the third, though higher, enjoys perpetual spring, the trees being always green, so that it has been called a terrestrial paradise. The cedar-tree grows here in great beauty. Solomon's palace is called the house of the forest of Lebanon; it was probably supported by pillars of cedar, as numerous as trees in a forest; and when we read "the fruit thereof shall shake like the cedars of Lebanon," we suppose the majestic cedars furnish this simile. From these descriptions the reader may conceive not only with what ardour Moses might desire to see "that goodly mountain, even Lebanon," (Deut. iii. 25;) but what a supreme gratification a man who had been all his life habituated to a flat and arid desert, and to a low and level country, must have felt, had he been permitted to enjoy the verdant hills and murmuring cascades of Lebanon. The renown of these paradises must have stimulated his curiosity as a man and a naturalist, independent of his wishes as a sovereign and a legislator for the welfare and settlement of his people. NEW SERIES.] L [OCTOBER, 1848. |