on the necessity of keeping correct accounts; the evil consequences of neglect and inaccuracy here are faithfully and graphically pourtrayed, both as they affect the tradesman himself, his family, and general society. Sound morality, prudence, and common honesty, as well as the general stability of trade and commerce, are shown to be involved in this question. It is insisted that the only method of securing perfect accuracy, and doing business on sound principles, is to be found in the practice of double entry. Our space will not allow us to enlarge upon the merits of this work, but, to indicate its leading features, we observe-the principles are concisely stated and practically illustrated, first, by a model in a simplified form, in which the ledger only is used; secondly, by a model in an amplified form, in which auxiliary books are used with the ledger; and thirdly, by a model in a comprehensive form, the principal features of which are condensation, the check system for the prevention of error, and a division into open and private books, whereby the state of affairs is accurately ascertained, and the secrets of the business known only to the proprietor. On each branch Mr. Caldecott is not only complete master of the subject, but pursues a course the most likely to conduct the student, step by step, to the attainment of proficiency in the art of accounts. Our own recommendation of the work may, perhaps, have but little weight; but it is only just to state that our opinion of its excellence is sustained by the united testimony of a large portion of the periodical press, and by the unqualified commendation of highly competent judges.

THE NEW BIBLICAL ATLAS AND SCRIPTURE GAZETEER; with Descriptive Notices of the Tabernacle and the Temple. Royal 8vo. Pp. 96. London: the Religious Tract Society.

The science of geography is one which has made rapid advances within the last twenty years; and we are glad to find the Religious Tract Society keeping pace with the march of discovery and improvement. This handsome book has been carefully got up. The best authorities and the most recent discoveries have been rendered available to the production of a standard work for the biblical student, especially for the Christian pastor of scanty resources, and the Sunday-school teachers with limited opportunities. There is a fund of valuable information respecting the localities and geographical character of all important places men

tioned in the Holy Scriptures, and a complete set of maps, accurately delineated and admirably executed. In addition to a biblical atlas, we have an illustrated description of the tabernacle and the Jewish temple, with their furniture and utensils; and, finally, a Scriptural gazetteer. We confidently recom

mend the book to our readers as a boon which in possessing they will prize.

VOLCANOES; their History, Phenomena and Causes. The Religious Tract Society.

This is another volume of the monthly serials. Fraught with instruction and interesting information respecting the grand and terrific scenes and catastrophes which agitate our globe.

THE INFANT CLASS IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL. An Essay: to which the Committee of the Sunday School Union adjudged the First Prize. By CHARLES REED. Pp. 136. London: Sunday

School Union.

This is the best book we have met with on the subject of Infant Sunday School Education. The author has entered fully into the interesting subject of his task, and bringing to bear upon it the resources of a cultivated mind, a sound judgment, and matured experience as a Sunday-school teacher, he has produced a work of sterling merit and great practical utility.

WOMAN'S TRIALS; or, Tales and Sketches from the Life around us. By T. S. ARTHUR. 18mo, pp. 182. London Partridge and Oakey.

The stories of which this volume is composed, though fictitious, are true to nature, and in accordance with facts in real life. The object of the writer is to inspire sympathy for woman in the various trials which exercise her in domestic life, arising either from misfortune or mismanagement. They are vivaciously written and have a good tendency. THE TWO CHRISTMAS DAYS. By Mrs. C. L. BALFOUR. Illustrated by original Wood Engravings. London: Partridge and Oakey.

A beautiful tale, illustrative of the transforming influence of total absti nence, accompanied with genuine religion.

THE CHRISTIAN IN BUSINESS: or, Brief Memorials of Miss Mary Bridge. London: John Snow.

THE subject of this memoir was a sterling Christian. To a vigorous and well-cultivated mind she united a benevolent disposition, a soundly converted heart, and an eminently consistent and holy life. The Word of God was her

Rules, the Minutes of the last Conference, the Circuit Plan, and a parchment stating the Christian denomination for which the chapel is built, the doctrines to be preached in it, and also giving the names of the trustees, the present minister, the Circuit stewards, and the architect and contractor. The former duty has been intrusted to one of our well-known friends, Mr. A. Pilling, and the latter to a worthy member of our community resident in the adjoining town of Bury, Mr. James Hopkinson. We may here state that the chapel will be fifty-five feet six inches by forty-six feet three inches, built in the Grecian style of architecture, from designs made by Mr. A. Pilling. The front, from floorline to top of pediment, will be built entirely of polished stone, with four pilasters surmounted with enriched capitals and entablature; comprising architrave, frieze, and cornice. The frieze will be formed with triglyphs and drops. In the centre of the tympanum will be panelled stone nine feet by five feet, filled in with flowers. The pediment will be finished with a bold projecting cornice. The windows to front will be nineteen feet in height from sill to springing line of arch, by four feet wide, with pilasters, finished with enriched capitals, archivolts, and key-stones. The ashlaring between pilasters and windows will be rusticated work formed with horizontal and vertical channels. From the level of St. George's-street to the floorline in the chapel will be five feet, which will be ascended by ten steps neatly worked and polished; height from floor to top of entablature thirty-two feet, from top of entablature to top of pediment thirteen feet; total height of front fifty feet. The two sides will be formed with angular pilasters similar to those in front, filled in between with patent brick set in putty, with stone dressings round the windows, and finished on the top with stone frieze cornice and blocking.

On account of the inclemency of the weather the religious exercises on the site of the chapel were very much shortened, and the address which the Rev. W. Ford was to have delivered on the distinctive doctrines and polity of the Connexion was postponed until the friends returned to the Temperance Hall, where at present we worship. Before the tea was brought on the table Mr. Ford delivered his address to an attentive assembly, Mr. Allin presiding. Considering the state of the weather, the number at the tea-party was truly encouraging, there being upwards of 250 present. Our

friends from neighbouring towns mustered well, and but for the cause just alluded to, many more would have been with us from Manchester, Ashton, and other towns. Tea being over, the most delightful part of the day's proceedings commenced, when Mr. T. P. Waterhouse, of Wigan, one of the trustees, was called to the chair, and, as became

A worthy son of a worthy sire, discharged the duties assigned him to the satisfaction of all.

The speaking department was sustained in the most effective manner. The Rev. T. Allin led the way with some eloquent remarks on the objects we had in view in erecting a temple in which to worship the Most High, and the deep interest which he felt in the effort. The Rev. T. W. Ridley delivered an address, full of warm and generous sentiments, one which stirred the intellects and quickened the hearts of his hearers. The Rev. B. C. Etheredge, Baptist minister, offered a few words of kindness and congratulation; and the Rev. W. Brown, Independent minister, favoured us for a time with his presence, but could not remain to give an address. The Rev. H. Piggin also addressed the meeting; and as one who had visited us in our low estate, he received a most cordial welcome. The last speech was given by our esteemed and venerable minister, the Rev. W. Shuttleworth; and feeling, as he does, a special interest in the success of the Home Mission enterprize, and particularly as it relates to Bolton, he had prepared an address containing many interesting reminiscences" connected with his early travels as a Methodist minister in this locality. After thanking our friends who had favoured us with their services and presence, the meeting terminated, leaving behind it a sweet savour of its healthy, Christian character.

We may take this opportunity of tendering our thanks to the friends in various parts of the Connexion, who have given us intimation of their intention to help us in our bazaar, which is intended to be held early in the spring. Yes, Mr. Editor, another bazaar, and at Bolton too. The good friends whose hearts yearned to be with us on the laying of our corner-stone will have an opportunity of gratifying their love of "well doing" when our bazaar opens. We refer them to our advertisement on the cover for particulars. We purpose making the occasion worthy of a visit to Bolton, even by distant friends.

It is but a small meed of praise, and a

scanty measure of justice, to say, that we owe a good deal of our present prospects and position to the indefatigable labours of our highly esteemed minister, the Rev. James Wilson. He has toiled ineessantly for our welfare, and his labours of love have been more than abundant. He has tried and succeeded where more cautious spirits would not have ventured, and chords have vibrated to his touch which many would have considered void of all music, and a response has been given forth both pleasing and profitable. The ladies are doing wonders, as ladies can do, and the result of their combined efforts will one day speak beyond all gainsaying. We have spoken of human exertions, but we give all the praise to God. Apart from His blessing we have no faith in all that mortals can do. But as that blessing is never withheld from the use of scriptural means, we purpose to go on in dependance on His gracious aid. C.

MISSIONARY SERVICES. - MANCHESTER CIRCUIT.-On Sabbath, Oct. 14th, two sermons were preached in aid of our missions in Salem Chapel, Strangeways, by the Rev. J. Stacey. On the Monday evening following, a missionary meeting was held, over which our esteemed friend, Mr. W. F. Chadwick presided. After the report, by the Rev. T. Cartwright, resolutions were moved and seconded in able and interesting addresses, by the Revs. J. Stacey, T. W. Ridley, T. Jones, H. Piggin, W. Mc Caw (Presbyterian), and Mr. W. Makinson. The meeting was one of much pleasure and profit, and the total amount collected was £12 11s. 6d.; a commendable sum, considering that these were the first missionary services held in the chapel, and after the noble efforts of our friends in the erection of a chapel so commodious and elegant. T. C.

MISSIONARY SERVICES.-DEWSBURY CIRCUIT.-On Sunday, November 2nd, two sermons were preached in Salem Chapel, Dewsbury, by the Rev. C. J. Donald, of Manchester, in support of the Methodist New Connexion Missionary Society. Also on the same day two sermons were preached for the same object in our chapel at Mirfield; in the afternoon by the Rev. C. J. Donald; in the evening by the Rev. C. Bateman, Independent minister.

On the Monday evening a public Missionary Meeting was held at Mirfield, at which our esteemed friend, Mr. Turner, from Heckmondwike, presided. Addresses were delivered by the chairman,

the Rev. C. Albrecht, J. Addyman, J. Henshaw and J. Maughan.

At this place a friend generously offered to give as much himself as was raised by the whole of the friends last year, on condition that they in turn would raise double that amount. The offer was accepted and the money raised, so that from Mirfield the sum will be this year three times the amount of last. Could not some able friend in every society make a similar challenge? This would test the public spirit of the Connexion, and place our Missionary society in an honourable position.

On the Tuesday evening following a public missionary meeting was held in our Dewsbury Chapel. The chair was taken by the Rev. J. Henshaw, and addresses delivered by the Rev. E. H. Weeks, C. J. Donald, J. Addyman, J. Levinstone, J. Maughan, and other neighbouring ministers. The collections here were also in advance upon those of the preceding year. It is earnestly to be desired that the missionary efforts of our friends throughout the Connexion will be such during the present year as to place our missions upon a proportionate level with those of other communities, and at once to remove the necessity for those painfully-truthful remarks found on page 14 of the Missionary Report. Batley.

J. MAUGHAN.

MISSION ANNIVERSARY. - BIRMINGHAM.-On Lord's-day, Nov. 23rd, two excellent sermons on behalf of our missions were preached in Oxford-street chapel, Birmingham, by the Rev. P. T. Gilton, of Dudley. On the following Monday evening a public meeting was held in the same place in aid of the missions, and was efficiently presided over by our excellent and warm-hearted friend Mr. Thomas Bradburn. A brief report having been read, addresses of a highly instructive and interesting character were delivered by the Revs. J. Stokoe (from the Wolverhampton Circuit), P. T. Gilton (the deputation), H. O. Crofts, D.D., C. Mann; and by Messrs. J. Harris, Senior, and W. Bonney. The meeting was rather unusually long, but a happy feeling prevailed; the people were greatly excited by the details of our beloved superintendent respecting his own experience and that of his fellow-labourers in the missionary field. Another missionary meeting was held on the Tuesday evening of the same week in Bridgestreet chapel. Our esteemed friend, Mr. W. Heafield pres ded; and the meeting was addressed by the Revs. C. Mann, H. O. Crofts, D.D.; and by Messrs.