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So, in the sweet refreshing shade
Of Thy protection, sitting down,
Those gracious favours we have had
Relate we will to Thy renown;
Yea, other men, when we are gone,

Shall for Thy mercies honour Thee, And famous make what Thou hast done To such as after them shall be.

Notices of Books.

The Christian Mother, by Mary Milner, author of "The Life of Dean Milner" (Simpkin and Marshall), is evidently the production of a sensible and pious person. The language is simple and affectionate; and many of the Scripture narratives, by which various maternal duties are exemplified, are very apposite. This opinion may, perhaps, appear somewhat at variance with our conviction, that the writer founds her theory of Christian training upon a principle altogether opposed to those Scriptures which she professes to follow. She tells us, for instance, "that education, both moral and intellectual, is an experimental science" (p. 2)-a notion quite inconsistent with the immutability of every moral principle. No doubt physical science is a field for experiment, but not so with ethical. Here experiment can have no place; and it is only as we eschew it that we are safe. Again; Mrs. Milner observes, "that the new-born cherub which the mother clasps in rapture to her bosom, and on which she gazes till she almost believes that its little heavenly face can never be disfigured by a trace of sinful passion, is, nevertheless, by nature a fallen creature; and is to be considered and treated as such during the whole course of its future training and instruction. Any system of education," the writer adds, "which is not founded upon this belief, however specious and ingenious it may be, or however illustrious the names of its authors and supporters, is yet radically defective and false." Now this notion, innocently as Mrs. Milner entertains it, is, in our opinion, an unscriptural one, inasmuch as it implies that our spiritual condition is the same throughout our lives as when we were first born-and, of course, unbaptised. Hence, between infants baptised and unbaptised there is, according to our author, no essential difference spiritually speaking-both are to be considered as equally fallen creatures; so that heathen and Christian children must be trained in the same way. Such, then, is Mrs. Milner's theory of Christian training, in which it will be seen that holy baptism, the very foundation of the whole matter, has no place. Need we add, that a system like this, contravening, as it does, both the Bible and the Church, must end in disappointment? How different it is from the true evangelical method! Fallen creatures Christians doubtless are, but they are God's adopted children also; and hence they are called upon to walk worthy of their vocation, and realise the high privileges with which they have been invested. It is by having this our highly favoured, and therefore responsible, condition deeply engraved in our hearts, that we are able to walk in God's commandments, and continue in "that state of salvation" to which it has pleased Him, by holy baptism, to call

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ARCHIDEACON WILBERFORCE's Letter to the Gentry, Yeomen, and Farmers of the Archdeaconry of the East Riding, on the present condition of farm-servants, and the best means of their moral improvement, is much too good to be confined to the locality for which it is chiefly intended. The subject, indeed, is applicable to the manufacturing as well as the agricultural districts, in either of which the fearful neglect of servants and dependents by their masters is sadly common. They are, in too many instances, looked upon as little better than mere machines, and have no hold upon their employers except as being instrumental to their wealth and luxury. Amid this sad state of things, popular outbreaks, however much to be deplored, are scarcely to be wondered at. We therefore earnestly recommend the study of Archdeacon Wilberforce's opportune letter to all master-manufacturers, no less than to the gentry, yeomen, and farmers, at this alarming crisis.

FOR such as have not the opportunity of attending the daily service of the Church, Mr. Acland's Liturgia Domestica (Parker, Oxford) is the best substitute we have seen. It contains services for every morning and evening of the week, with commemorations of the fasts and festivals, domestic and other occasions, from the Prayer-book and other unexceptionable sources. Our only fear is, lest the use of these lengthy forms should lead families to suppose that the daily service may be dispensed with, by superinducing the notion, that so many of the Church-prayers having been used in private, they need not be iterated in public. Hence, as family-worship should never, except under some unavoidable impediment, be considered as a substitute for joining in the public service of the Church, perhaps a domestic liturgy less calculated to foster this opinion than the one before us, is desirable for general use. And of such there are already several; among which may be mentioned the compilations of the Bishop of London and the Rev. Dr. Hook.

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We have read with great interest Abdiel, a Tale of Ammon-Ivo and Verena-Sintram and his Companions (Burns),-and can recommend them to our younger readers.

WHOEVER Would spend a summer's day at Hampton Court agreeably, and so as to enter into the historical associations of that distinguished place, should take with him Mr. Jesse's descriptive roadbook to the palace, and guide to its picture-gallery and gardens. This attractive little volume contains every thing that the most inquisitive visitor would wish to know. It is published by Mr. Murray, and has already reached a fifth edition.

THE same may be said of Mr. Peter Cunningham's hand-book for visitors to Westminster Abbey: its Art, Architecture, and Associations (Murray); though one scarcely likes the idea of so sacred a place being converted into a mere show-building. The Prayer-book is the best hand-book for scenes like this, where the visitors should be worshippers, not spectators.

Plain Words to Plain People on the present Dissensions in the Church (Burns), printed in a cheap form, for distribution in excited neighbourhoods, is worthy of being widely circulated.

WE desire to call the particular attention of our readers to a series of outline engravings lately published by the Christian Knowledge Society. They are about twelve in number, representing the most celebrated of Raphael's paintings, and may be purchased at a very cheap rate. There is also one lithographed print (the visit of the angels to Abraham) which is really a most splendid specimen of the art. It is much to be regretted that drawing is not universally made to be a part of English elementary education. To say nothing of its beneficial influence upon the mind, scarcely a trade can be mentioned in which the draughtsman will not find his advantage.

So much is obvious to every one: the facts contained in the following paragraph may be less generally known :

"Extreme difficulty is experienced among the manufacturers of the country in securing to themselves, from among their workmen, persons who have taste in drawing beautiful patterns. In all those departments of commerce into which taste, either in colour or form, enters as an ingredient of the price of any of the articles brought to the market, it is acknowleged that the manufactures of the continent, and particularly of France, excel our own; and you know, that in the evidence given before the Committee on the Copyright of Designs, it has been acknowledged, that in silks and printed calicoes, and in other departments of manufactures, wherever design enters as an element into price, the manufacturers of the country are accustomed to obtain their patterns from Paris. A necessary appendage to every silk manufactory, and to every great calico-printing manufactory in this country, is an agency in Paris,-I do not use the word offensively, for the piracy of designs. A very large portion of the designs used in this country are procured by this agency; and by means of our natural facilities, our coal and iron, and the unequalled

industry and perseverance of our artisans, these patterns are re-introduced in a cheaper form than in France. But it would add greatly to the wealth of this country, if, instead of being dependent on obtaining these designs from abroad, we could procure them by our own native talent: the existence of such an agency compels the French manufacturers to make their engagements with the utmost secrecy, and to stipulate, that both in the foreign, colonial, and home markets, their patterns shall not be exhibited one day before the proper season, lest the English manufacturers, who cannot procure the taste among their own workmen requisite for the production of such patterns, should forestall the sale by the greater cheapness of their articles, if the pattern should be pirated. If we, in this country, had cultivated the arts of design to the same extent as the artisans of France, we should have had a means of pre-eminence in foreign markets which we do not at present possess. Surely, then, it is an object of great national importance, to secure the cultivation of taste among the artisans of this country. The cultivation of

taste belongs, not exclusively, perhaps, but chiefly, to the schools of design. One of these has been established, and, I am happy to say, is flourishing, under the immediate patronage of the government, at Somerset House; another in Spitalfields; another in Manchester; and there are others in the great mercantile towns. They have commenced a work of great importance to the country; and we wish them the greatest success. But, previously to the cultivation of the taste for what is beautiful, it is first necessary that we should be able to draw form. We are of opinion that the proper province of the elementary school is the drawing of form, without relation to taste. "1

Concurrently with this instruction, however, it will be well to familiarise the eye with the best works of art. Views of the most celebrated ecclesiastical structures might also be introduced into our schools with advantage.

THIS suggests to us, likewise, the notice of a very beautiful chart of natural history, published by Darton and Clarke, as well as of some plates illustrating the comparative anatomy of the various genera of animals. They are admirably adapted for the school-room or the reading-room, and are published at a very low price.

Miscellaneous.

THE WEDDING-RING is put upon the fourth finger of the woman's left hand, because in the original formulary of marriage it was placed first on the top of the thumb, with the words, " In the name of the Father;" then on the next finger, with the words," and of the Son;" then on the middle finger, with, "and of the Holy Ghost;" and finally on the fourth, with the "Amen."

THE BANDS are worn in remembrance of the two tablets of the law, and underneath the face, because of the text, "The priest's lips shall retain knowledge, and the people shall seek the law at his mouth.'

1 See Lecture delivered at Exeter Hall, April 19, 1842, by G. P. Kay Shuttleworth, Esq., which forms No. 647 of the Saturday Magazine.

TESTIMONY OF DISSENT TO THE CHURCH.-I have never fawned on the Established Church; but I will tell you more,-I have never abused or insulted that Church or any other: but I tell you that I will abuse the attempts of the Presbyterians in this country (Ireland) when they desire to "lord it over God's heritage." The Established Church has been comparatively a mild and tolerant Church; and I say this as a matter of justice towards that Church (for I will treat even an opponent with the same justice which I would extend towards a friend), I would rather trust the Establishment (the Church) as tolerant than the Presbyterians. I will repeat this sentiment. I would rather put myself under the mercy of the bishops and clergy of the Established Church, than place myself under the tender mercies of a heartless Presbyterian cabal. In the hands of the intelligent gentry and clergy of the Establishment [the Church], I should be more under the influence of gentlemen and scholars than I would in the hands of the General Assembly.-Dr. Montgomery, leader of a sect of Dissenters called " Remon

strants."

THE COURTIERS OF CONSTANTIUS.-Constantius, the father of Constantine, having a mind to examine the temper of his courtiers, he pretended himself an enemy to the Christian religion, ordered his servants to sacrifice to the gods, under penalty of being discharged and losing his favour. Those who were Christians in earnest, told him plainly they must retire, and resign their business, and that the loss of God's favour must not be hazarded

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then reply to it with a heart too full of utterance: let the whole scene be the most touching that can be imagined; then offer supplications in a manner so simple, in a tone so touching, in a strain so fitting the occasion, and in a speech of meekness and kindness so lovely, as to subdue the feelings of every man present. After this, let the presenting martyr, at the next public meeting (if sufficiently recovered from his powerful emotions), proclaim that he had seen you in prison, and that he had the pleasure of knowing that you were not laid in that place as a murderer, or a thief, or as an evil-doer, but through the contrivance of the rapacious, cruel, and tyrannical priests of the Church of England. This done, you will instantly become a genuine Church-rate martyr; and subscriptions to soothe your unmerited woes will be poured in accordingly.-Church Magazine.

INTOLERANCE OF DISSENT.-The nonconformists in England, called also puritans and dissenters, did not contend nor wish for liberty of conscience, as now understood, nor for a free toleration. What they wished for, and what they endeavoured to establish, was their own favourite discipline. They were men who, in this respect, did not disguise their sentiments or their belief. In justice to their memory, and to a fair view of our subject, it should be well understood that, from honest principle, they decidedly and very much condemned toleration. None were more sincerely convinced than they were, that "toleration is sinful." This must be known to all who are acquainted with the history of those times. The notion that to comply with their prince. But others who pro-liberty of conscience should be extended to all men, fessed Christianity before shrunk under the test. And when they found their religion discountenanced by Constantius, told him they were ready to sacrifice rather than incur his displeasure. Constantius having discovered the men, reprimanded them sharply, and dismissed them the court, letting them know withal, that he had no opinion of persons of such a mercenary belief, whose persuasion was governed by their interest; and that those would never be true to their prince who were thus false to their God. And as for others that were prepared to suffer, he commended them highly for their constancy, esteemed them as his best friends, and gave them a share in the administration.-Eusebius, Life of Constantine.

CHURCH-RATE MARTYRS.-In these days, how to make a Church-rate martyr is precisely as follows: First, purchase property subject to the payment of a Church-rate; be sure to have a deduction made from its value on account of future payments; as soon as you have got it, immediately have conscientious scruples; keep the money for yourself, refuse payment, and get into gacl. As soon as you are there, observe the following process: -Write and instruct the committee of some voluntary Church society to order prayers for you in their chapels on the following Sunday, and to call a meeting to vote a memorial, to which let there be a public procession four deep: this done, let a deputation proceed to the prison, and let the memorial be presented to you by some ready- || made martyr, who is to have emotions too powerful to admit of speech, and to present it in silence. Let another martyr read it: whilst it is reading, listen with feelings that no effort can express;

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they called an accursed doctrine. By an impartial writer, it is justly observed, that "there is no historical truth more clear, no fact more incontrovertible, than that the design of the puritans was, not the general grant of religious liberty, but the establishment of their own peculiar platform." One of their writers (Pearse) acknowledges his fears that, "could they have obtained their desire, the platform which they proposed must have been established by some persecuting laws." Mr. Hume, the historian, says, They maintained that they themselves were the only pure Church; that their principles and practice ought to be established by law; and that no others ought to be tolerated. Statesmen and ecclesiastics, philosophers and zealots, regarded toleration as subversive of society." (Vol. iii. p. 371.) In the protestations which the puritans signed, and their solemn leagues and covenants, it is perfectly evident that the contention was not for impartial liberty, but which system should be established by law. One of their principal ministers (Edwards) says, ministers "must set themselves against toleration, as the principal inlet to all error and heresy; for if toleration be granted, all preaching will not keep them out:" with much more to the same purpose. Mr. Calamy says, "My judgment I have always truly made known: I abhor unlimited liberty, or toleration." The ministers of one of their assemblies say, "Toleration would be putting a sword into a madman's hand,- -a cup of poison into the hands of a child." The puritans contended that the Church was not sufficiently reformed; they insisted on tearing away every vestige of popery, and whatever had any resemblance to the ceremonies and the wor

ship of the Church of Rome. One of their minis- bishops may have been consecrated since the Reters (Stephen Marshall), in his sermon before the formation in some of the cathedrals of England, parliament and assembly of divines, in 1643, says, at the same time, yet they have been consecrated "Carry on the work still: leave not a rag that to fill up vacancies incurred by death or resignabelongs to popery; lay not a bit of the Lord's tion or translation, and not to fill up bishoprics building with any thing that belongs to antichrist, created at that time. On the present occasion, or antichrist's stuff; but away with all of it, root however, the consecration of the five bishops has and branch, head and tail; throw it out of the led to the extension of the English Church, by the kingdom; and resolve not to leave it till you can addition of four new sees to its constituency (the say, Now Christ is set upon his throne, and Eng- || diocese of Barbadoes being divided into three sees, land is subdued to him: and the good Lord carry and two new sees being created), viz. the sees of you on to do so." This sermon they ordered to be Antigua, Guiana, Gibraltar, and Tasmania (Van published, thus shewing what was their notion of Diemen's Land), the see of Barbadoes in its pretoleration. sent state being the fifth see. The consecration was conducted with the greatest solemnity. Prayers having been chanted, the sermon was preached by the Rev. Dr. Coleridge, late bishop of Barbadoes, from Isaiah xliii. 5, 6. After the sermon the ceremony of consecration was performed by the Bishops of London, Winchester, and Rochester, the Archbishop of Canterbury being prevented officiating by indisposition. The bishops elect were presented by the Bishop of Chichester and the late Bishop of Barbadoes, in the following order :Dr. Parry, bishop of Barbadoes; Dr. Tomlinson, bishop of Gibraltar; Dr. Nixon, bishop of Van Diemen's Land; Dr. Davis, bishop of Antigua, and Dr. Austin, bishop of Guiana. The ceremony having been concluded, the holy communion was administered to the clergy and a great portion of the laity who had been present at the solemn and deeply interesting ceremonial.

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NATIONAL EDUCATION.-The aim of educating the great body of the rising generation in sound religious principles, and thereby fitting them, through the Divine blessing, for usefulness here and for happiness hereafter-is the noblest to which the powers of the human mind can be directed. It is an object recommended by more varied and more constraining motives than any other-an object which every man, according to the means with which Providence has blessed him, is called upon especially and pre-eminently to promote. There is no way in which a wise and good man can give better proof, either of his wisdom or his goodness, than by exertions and sacrifices in the cause of national education; there is no way in which a lover of his country can more effectually consolidate and preserve those social institutions which have for ages been the glory and the security of this favoured land-none in which the practical philanthropist SCHOOL FOR SONS OF CLERGYMEN AND OTHERS will find that a benefaction, however small, if well AT MARLBOROUGH.-The distinctive features of the expended, will go so far-none in which the man plan are:-providing the best possible education of enlarged mind and provident benevolence can and maintenance at cost price; constant superinmore decidedly satisfy himself and others that his tendence and sound theological teaching, according views are not limited to selfish interests and mere to the doctrines and formularies of the Established matters of immediate expediency, but that he looks Church; watchful care over the morals of the boys, beyond them, with generous forethought, into fu- as well as over their education; and admission to turity, and is prepared to give up some portion of the privileges of the school by means of nomination present comfort for the sake of times which he will only. To those who regard the religious training not live to see, and generations whose acknowledg- and moral well-being of their children during their ments he will not live to hear-none by which the early years as objects of primary importance, the promoter of Christian knowledge over all the world proposed scheme will doubtless present manifest can more effectually maintain and diffuse a mis- recommendations; and to those who may be desionary spirit throughout the mass of our popu-sirous to aid such of the clergy as are in straitened lation, and send forth rightly-disposed colonists to circumstances with the means of giving to their become the fathers of nations at the extremities of sons the best education possible, and in due time the earth-none by which the servant of God, con- preparing them for the universities, the present scious of a spiritual motive for a generous action, || plan will afford an opportunity of conferring an incan be more happily assured that he is led by the valuable kindness in the most delicate manner; Spirit of God-none, finally, by which the follower while to those who intend their sons for holy orders, of Christ can better testify his resemblance to the and wish their minds to be formed and impressed divine Model, his blessed Master, who, both by word for the sacred office throughout their whole eduand deed, shewed the tenderness of his solicitude cation, this school will likewise present an excellent for those little ones, of whom he pronounced that opportunity of realising such desire, as it is hoped "of such is the kingdom of heaven."-Report of to establish ultimately, in addition to other studies, the National Society. the study of Hebrew. Another peculiar feature in the plan is, that of the exhibitions to be established out of the surplus funds arising from the donations made by governors, part will be applicable for the support of successful candidates, desirous of entering either of the professions of law or medicine, during their articles;-an arrangement which it is believed will prove of essential service to many. The plan of this school has already received the encouraging approval of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishops of London, Durham, Salisbury,

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CONSECRATION OF THE COLONIAL BISHOPS. The consecration of the five colonial bishops who are about to proceed to their respective dioceses took place on the Feast of St. Bartholomew (Aug. 24) in Westminster Abbey; and never was there any occasion on which the English churchman had more reason to rejoice. Although an equal number of

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Exeter, Oxford, Ripon, Norwich, Hereford, Lichfield and Coventry, St. David's, Chichester, and Sodor and Man,-some of whom have already agreed to qualify as life-governors. Several noblemen and influential laymen, as well as clergymen, have likewise declared their intention of supporting the school after a similar manner. The entire cost of education, including boarding and every extra except wearing apparel, is for the sons of the clergy, 307., and for others 50l. per annum. CALNE, WILTS.-The Marquess of Lansdowne and his son, the Earl of Shelburne, have very recently presented to the church of Calne, Wilts, a large and fine-toned organ, built by Mr. G. M. Holdich, of Greek Street, Soho Square, London.

nually; and several other gentlemen became subscribers in sums of smaller amount. More than a fourth of the sum required was guaranteed in the room; and it was confidently predicted that the || residue will be speedily obtained.

NEW CHURCH IN THE LIBERTY OF THE ROLLS.The Bishop of London has consecrated the church of St. Thomas, situate in Bream's Buildings, Chancery Lane. After service a collection was made, amounting to 1061. The church is built on a site of ground presented by the Bishop of Chichester, and is a remarkably neat edifice, built in the Gothic style, capable of affording accommodation for about 1000 persons, and erected at a cost of 36007., the whole of which has been raised, with the exception of 6801. The pews in the body of the church, and || the oak carvings of the screen, formerly belonged || to the Temple church.

METROPOLITAN EPISCOPAL WELSH CHURCH.A meeting of noblemen and gentlemen connected with the Principality has been held to receive the report of a committee appointed last year for the purpose of establishing in London a church or chapel, wherein two services should be performed in the Welsh language, according to the doctrines of the Church of England. Amongst those present were the Earl of Powis, the Bishop of Bangor, Lord Dynevor, Sir W. W. Wynne, Bart., M.P., Sir B. Hall, Bart., M.P., &c. The chair was filled by the Earl of Powis, who read the report of the committee. With the view of affording to the natives of the Principality, resident in London, the benefits of divine worship, it had been originally proposed to erect a church for that desirable object; but the sum realised up to this time being|| only 22501., it was conceived more expedient to hire a suitable edifice; and a negotiation, in this view, had been entered into with the proprietors of the Episcopal chapel, Ely Place, Holborn. The Bishop of London had given his sanction to this plan, only suggesting that it would be essential to guarantee to the clergyman who might be selected, an annual income of not less than 2001. for five years certain. To this condition the committee assented; and an appeal was consequently made to those interested in the Principality, to enable the committee to carry out these objects. Earl Powis, Sir B. Hall, the Bishop of Bangor, Sir W. Wynne, and other gentlemen, spoke in favour of the proposition; and it was agreed that the capital already subscribed should be vested, for the payment of the rent, in some description of stock, in the names of the Earl of Powis, Lord Kenyon, and the Bishops of Bangor and St. David's, as trustees; and that a subscription should be at once opened to secure the clergyman's stipend for five years certain. The noble chairman (Earl Powis), Lord Dynevor, Sir W. Wynn, the Bishop of Bangor, and Sir B. Hall,|| then severally put down their names for 101. an

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THE LONDON DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION. The annual general meeting of the friends and subscribers took place on Tuesday, July 12, at the rooms of the association, No. 79 Pall Mall; the Lord Bishop of London presiding. It appeared from the report, that during the past year the committee had appointed an inspector to visit those schools in union with the Board and the National Society, who had been received in the most kind manner throughout the diocese. From his report it appeared that the benefits of the system were already being felt, and that the number of schools was daily increasing. Schools had been established in Duke Street, Manchester Square, Islingand Mile End, under the superintendence of the clergy, where the children of the middle classes, in addition to the principles of Christianity being taught them, received a sound commercial education. The central school in Rose Street, Soho, had now 100 pupils; but it was a source of regret that, owing to the inadequacy of the funds, the board had been compelled to raise the terms for pupils from 51. to 6l. per annum. In order to assist the funds, the bishop of the diocese had caused a circular to be issued; and through it the sum of 4701. was collected, of which sum the Queen Dowager subscribed 50l. Notwithstanding this sum, after paying various expenses, but a very small balance would remain at the discretion of the board. The report, after alluding to the establishment of a national school for the training of masters, concluded by stating that the amount of subscriptions received on account of the National Society's fund was 8051. 17s. 11d., including a grant from the board of 3321. 10s. 1d.; and on account of the Diocesan Board of Education, the receipts, including the balance last year of 4811. 2s. 1d., amounted to 9971. 7s. 7d.; and the expenditure to the same amount, including grants to the amount of 3221. 7s. 6d. In acknowledging a vote of thanks, the right reverend chairman observed, that had the government in former times directed their attention to the education of the poor, there would be no occasion for the present immense and expensive police.

WESLEYANISM.-It will be gratifying to every Christian to know, that this dangerous schism is on the decline. "In the home district," says the Watchman, "the decrease this year has been 2065." It is also declining in America.

CHURCH UNION SOCIETY.-At the annual meeting of the committee of this society, held at the diocesan rooms, in the Close, Sarum, the Venerable Archdeacon Macdonald in the chair, grants were made in furtherance of the objects of the society, amounting to 3017. 10s.

WINCHESTER.-On Thursday, the 21st July, the new and elegant church of the united parishes of St. Maurice and St. Mary Calendar, in this city, was consecrated by the lord bishop of the diocese, HEREFORDSHIRE.-The church of Llangarron having been repaired, enlarged, and beautified, has been re-opened for divine service.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Church-BUILDING SOCIETY.

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