ical Greek couple ever united, in our day," the bridegroom being the preacher in the Evangelical Greek Church at Demirdesh. The service was performed by Dr. K. in Greek, and in the presence of many Greeks, one of whom, a "professor," remarked that it was 66 very beautiful."

Writing again the next day, he reports a matter of, perhaps, much more importance a friendly interview by him, at the suggestion of others, with the Metropolitan Bishop, Theophilus. He writes:"A strange thing has just taken place here, to me most unexpected. One of the Professors in the University here, for merly one of my scholars, and who was, a few years ago, at the head of the University, called on me a few days since, and proposed that I should call on the Metropolitan Bishop, Theophilus, the President of the Holy Synod' of Greece, who, in 1863, signed the accusation on account of which, on the 24th of January, I was cited to appear before the Criminal Court. I told him that I did not think the President of the Synod would wish to see me

that he would not receive me. He said, 'Oh, I am sure he would receive you, and be happy to see you.' I replied, that I would not go at a venture, but if he chose to speak to the Metropolitan on the subject, and found him disposed to receive me, I would go.

"Three or four days since he called again, and told me that he had spoken to the Metropolitan and that he would be happy to see me, and we appointed the day before yesterday for the call. At the hour appointed, the Professor came and went with me, to introduce me. On our arriving, the Metropolitan came out of his room to meet us, took me by the hand in the most friendly manner, and holding my hand led me into his room, placed me by his side upon the sofa, entered into conversation on various subjects, and in every

respect treated me as if I had been for many years his particular friend.

"Our conversation turned on such subjects as these-what constitutes true Christianity; the union of the churches, and on what basis they must unite; the duty of loving even our enemies; the duty of Christians to bless and not to curse. On my remarking that his church every year pronounces anathema against those who differ from it, he said, 'Yes, unhappily we did formerly, but now we do not.'

"In almost every thing of importance he appeared to agree with me, and two or three times took my hand and pressed it in the most friendly manner. When I rose to leave, he thanked the Professor for having brought me to see him, accompanied me to the door, and to the head of the stairs, where he first received me, and as I was going down told me to present his salutations to my family. All this seemed so strange to me that I could hardly believe what had taken place; but I said within myself, This is of God. I did not seek it, and He, in his providence, may have some wise purpose to accomplish by it.

"During our conversation, I mentioned to the Metropolitan that John, one of the disciples of Christ, said to him: Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not; for he that is not against us is for us!' Now, said I, if I am endeavoring, by my teaching, to cast out the devils of intemperance, lying, injustice, infidelity, impurity, and such like, you have no right to forbid me because I do not follow with you, because in some things I differ from you. To this he apparently assented.

"In the whole of our conversation not an unpleasant word passed between us, though I presented my views in the plain

est manner.

HOME PROCEEDINGS.

The Treasury. Thoughtful attention is invited to the brief statement on the first page of this number of the Herald; and to some articles on the first and second pages of the advertising sheet, following the "Donations." It is hoped, also, that matters on the fourth page of the cover will be noticed.

Anniversary Meetings. In connection with the spring anniversaries, a meeting in behalf of the American Board was held in New York, at the Madison Square Presbyterian Church, on Sabbath evening, May 17. Hon. William E. Dodge, Vice-President of the Board, presided, and made opening remarks; Secretary Wood presented a statement respecting the present condition and operations of the Board; addresses were made by Rev. H. H. Jessup, of the Syrian, and Rev. William Tracy, of the Madura mission; and Dr. Adams, pastor of the church, made some impressive closing remarks.

In Boston, a similar meeting was held on Thursday evening, May 28. Charles Stoddard, Esq., Chairman of the Prudential Committee, presiding. Addresses of great interest and power were made by Rev. T. L. Byington, from the Bulgarian field, European Turkey, Rev. George H. Gould, of Hartford, and Rev. H. H. Jessup, of Syria.

New England Women's Foreign Missionary Society. Mrs. Copp, Recording Secretary of this Society, furnishes the following:

"A meeting of the Society was held in Old South Chapel, Freeman Place, Monday, June 1st, bringing together from Boston and vicinity many ladies interested in missions, thus showing that this Society has already established itself in the hearts of many Christian women, and giving promise of growth and extensive usefulness in the future.

"The meeting was addressed by Mrs. Cyrus Stone, returned long since, on ac

count of the failure of her health, from the Mahratta mission; and it was affecting to listen to her voice, as she sat there, too feeble to stand, pleading in earnest tones the cause of heathen women, whose degradation she herself had witnessed. Her testimony, in regard to the personal enjoyment resulting from missionary labor, made a deep impression, and none doubted her sincerity when she added, that had she a thousand lives they should all be devoted to the work she loved so much.

"Mrs. Wheeler (wife of Rev. C. H. Wheeler), from Harpoot, also made a thrilling address, urging mothers to consecrate their children to the missionary work, and calling upon younger women to give themselves to it.

"She gave touching accounts of the devotion of many of the native converts, some of whom seemed to her to have reached a degree of consecration which would be remarkable even in a Christian land. Their self-denial in giving is extraordinary, a man and his wife, for instance, having sold their only bed, sleeping on straw on the mud floor, that they might have something to give to Christ, while ten cents worth of bread was their only supply of food for three days!

"Mrs. W. very appropriately and earnestly entered her protest against women professing godliness expending so much money and time in the preparation of dress, exhorting all to realize that there is a nobler use for money than merely for personal adornment and show."

The Treasurer of this Society reports, that the following persons have been made Life Members since the report in June Herald, by the payment of $25 each: Mrs. S. M. Lane, Southbridge, Mass.; Mrs. Newman Clark, Westhampton; Mrs. Edward I. Thomas, Brookline; Mrs. Nathaniel Dana, Wellesley; Mrs. F. M. Bean, South Malden; Mrs. Alexander Strong, Essex Street Church, Boston; Mrs. Joseph Fales and Miss Mary Fales, by Mrs. Hammet, East Boston; Mrs. Joel S. Bingham, by the Maverick

Further contributions have been received as follows: Chestnut Street Church, Chelsea, $29; Broadway Church, Chelsea, (additional,) $7.25; Brookline, Mass., $43; Mrs. H. M. G. Noyes, Brookline, $5; Maverick Maternal Association, East Boston, $6 50; S. G. B., Essex Street Church, $3; Miss Elizabeth E. Dana, Boston, $5; Mt. Vernon Church, (in addition,) $9; Mrs. H. F. Russell, 1; as a memorial for a deceased mother, $5; a friend, $1; Mrs. Edward W. Hooker, Nashua, N. H. 1; Mrs. A. L. Torrey, Reading, Mass., a thankoffering, $3; M. E. R. Northampton, Mass., $5; Westhampton, Mass., Mrs. Ansel Clapp, Miss Hattie Clapp, Mrs. Clark Bridgman, Mrs. Frank Bridgman, Mrs. Lucas Bridgman, Mrs. Jonathan Brewster, one dollar each, $6; Truro, Mass., Mrs. Edward W. Noble, Miss Isabel Blake, Miss Fanny Noble, one dollar each, $3. Total for the month, $382.75. Total receipts, $3,042.75.

The Society assumes the support of Miss Adelia M. Payson, of Kent, Conn., recently appointed to the Foochow mission, China.

Western Turkey. Mr. Smith wrote from Marsovan, April 14: "Several members of this church have lately promised to devote a tenth of their income to the work of the Lord. The congregation is large, often numbering over three hundred. Four persons are to be received, on profession of faith, at our next communion. Several others have been examined, and will probably be received soon. I have also examined several persons at two of our out-stations, during the last few weeks, eight of whom will probably be received. Thus, though we see no general awakening, and

though many things are far from being as we would like to have them, we yet have abundant reason for encouragement; and we trust that the Lord is indeed here, carrying on his work. We know not what storms may be lowering; but there seems to be steady progress, and a better state of things now than I have before seen since reaching here, four and a half years ago." A letter from Mr. Tracy, of the same station, noticing pleasantly the zeal, ability, and promise of seminary students, full congregations, and large female prayermeetings, will be found at page 226.

Mr. Livingston, of Sivas, (page 225,) reports a visit to Zara, where he found the state of things so improved as greatly to cheer him.

Mr. Morse, of Eski Zagra, gives (page 227) a full account of the riotous opposition encountered at that place last autumn.

Central Turkey. Mr. Washburn, of Constantinople, attended the recent annual meeting of the Central Turkey mission. He writes: "The meeting at Aintab was a most harmonious one, but sadly small. I am deeply impressed with the necessity of reinforcing that mission with good men, such as those now there and such as have been there. The work of God in that part of Turkey has made wonderful progress. In a missionary point of view, there has been a greater success than almost anywhere else in the world. But if this harvest is to be fully secured, there must be such a missionary force in the field, for some time longer, as can exert a controlling moral influence."

Mr. Montgomery writes from Marash, March 24: "You will be pleased to learn, that from the time of our visit to Albustan, in September last, the church and community there woke up to new life and energy. Nearly an hundred souls have since been added to the community, and seven new members to the church, by profession; while the reports which come to us, of the activity and faith of the church, are very gratifying.

"Our school vacation began the last of January, and the students are scattered abroad preaching the word. Eleven of the students are at work in the villages

China. The Spirit of Missions, for May, states: "Bishop Williams's letter on Japan, is followed by one on China, which contains some facts of interest and importance. Some time last year, a high official in one of the southern provinces of China issued a proclamation forbidding idolatrous processions, and advising the people to spend less of their time and money at the heathen temples. The Bishop writes, that the Chancellor of the largest city of the Province in which one of our own missions is situated, has lately put forth a proclamation prohibiting the people, under a penalty, from worshiping at the temples, burning incense and candles and silver paper before the idols, and that the Mandarins of a large city in an adjoining province have forbidden any interference with the teaching or preaching of Christianity. He further states, that he has learned from a missionary at Shanghai, that the Emperor has issued an edict, in compliance with a memorial from some high mandarin, forbidding the rebuilding of temples which have been destroyed, and the repair of those which have fallen into decay; making an exception, however, in favor of the temples of Confucius.”

The Record, of the Presbyterian Board, for June, notices the recent baptism, by their missionaries, of 4 persons at Tungchow, 1 near Shanghai, 3 near Yu-yiao, and 2 at Canton. During the year 1867, 65 communicants were added to the churches of the Ningpo Presbytery from among the heathen, and one native was ordained and installed as pastor of a church.

The Presbyterian Board. The Record presents the following "Summary View," for the close of the last year of the Presbyterian Board, May 1st, 1868. "The Missions of the Board among the Jews and the Indian tribes of this country; the Chinese in California; the Romanists of Brazil and the United States of Colombia; in Japan, China, Siam, among the Laos, and in India; in Liberia and Corisco, in Africa,—include 79 foreign missionaries, 4 missionary physicians, 21 ordained native and licentiate preachers, 17 assistant-missionaries from this country, besides

the wives of missionaries; native helpers, 184;-or in all, a force of 370; 44 organized churches, with a membership of over 1,600. To these, as far as reported, have been added the past year nearly 300 communicants.

"During the last year, 11 ordained ministers, 1 licentiate, 1 physician, and 11 assistant-missionaries were sent out. Of these 18 were new laborers. Two ministers were removed by death- the Rev. A. G. Simonton, of Brazil, and the Rev. Ishuree Dass, of India. Mrs. Noyes, of Canton, was also called to her rest. Two native brethren were ordained in India, and two licensed to preach the gospel; and one in Siam. In the schools of various grades, are 6,750 children, all more or less brought under gospel influences.

"The receipts of the Board were $285,308; the expenditures, with the debt of last year of $35,472, were $312,828, leaving a balance against the treasury of $27,139."

The Record also remarks: "The mission work itself is certainly prospering.. The Board has never sent up to the General Assembly a better report. This fact, and the many great interests which it includes, make a strong plea for going forward. This year's expenditures will necessarily be greater than those of last year. Calls for increased supplies of men and means come from almost every mission. Some new missionaries, are waiting to be sent out; others are coming forward. Our Saviour, we feel sure, is going before us; we would not, we cannot stand still."

EMBARKATION.

Dr. D. H. Nutting, of the Central Turkey mission, with his wife and three children, Rev. C. C. Thayer, of Dana, Mass., and Mrs. Mary F. (Spencer) Thayer, of Poysippi, Wisconsin, sailed from New York for Liverpool, on the way to Turkey, May 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Thayer are new laborers, to join the Central Turkey mission. Mr. Thayer was educated at Monson Academy and Chicago Theological Seminary.