Linton, M. A., Fellow of Magd. Coll., to Eliza, second d. of the late Rev. T. Wingfield, r. of Teigh, in the c. of Rutland; the Rev. Edw. Wickham, M. A., Fellow of New College, to Christiana St. Barbe, second d. of the Rev. C. H. White, r. of Shelden; the Rev. J. Colborne, M.A., of Wadham College, and of Frampton-upon-Severn, Gloucestershire, to Miss Wynch, of Finchley, Middlesex; the Rev. R. Jackson, B. A., of Clare Hall, Camb., to Frances Anne, only d. of the Rev. R. Lendon, preb. of St. Paul's; the Rev. J. J. Holroyd, r. of Abberton, Essex, fourth s. of the late Sir G. Holroyd, to Sophia, eldest d. of S. Tyssen, Esq., of Narborough-hall, Norfolk; the Rev. H. Stevens, v. of Wilmington, to Mary Frances, eldest d. of Colonel Bingham, R. A.; the Rev. J. Winter, of Maidstone, to Mary, eldest d. of the Rev. J. Coates, A. M., late Fellow of Catherine Hall, Cambridge, and v. of Huddersfield; the Rev. J. Warneford, of Mickleham, Surrey, to Anna Maria, only d. of the late Rev. E. Parry, r. of Llanferas, Denbighshire; the Rev. C. D. Strong, of Magdalen Hall, to Charlotte, second d. of Mr. Symonds, of Beaumont-street, Oxon. EVENTS OF THE MONTH. BERKSHIRE. Reading. On Tuesday, 17th inst., the annual meeting of the Berkshire Church Missionary Association took place in the Town Hall. The numerous and respectable company were addressed by various clergymen from the town and neighbourhood, and also by Colonel Phipps, a member of the parent society, whose speech was rendered more interesting from his having been in Egypt, Malta, Ceylon, and other parts of the world, in which the operations of the society are going on; and also related facts illustrative of the necessity and usefulness of Christian Missions in those countries. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. West Wycombe.-The anniversary meeting of the South Bucks District Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge was held at West Wycombe on the 29th day of August last. The children belonging to the Sunday schools assembled to the number of 620, and went in procession to the church, where divine service was performed. The sermon was preached by the Rev. G. Gleed, vicar of Chalfort St. Peter's; and a collection, in aid of the funds of the society, was made at the church-door, amounting to 21. The children then proceeded to the Mausoleum, where, being ranged on benches, they partook of a plentiful dinner of beef, bread, and beer. A further collection of 31. 17s. was made at the Mausoleum gate. A large assemblage of the neighbouring gentry attended, and the day was highly favourable for the occasion. CAMBRIDGESHIRE, In addition to the liberal donation of 501. from the Bishop of Ely, towards the rebuilding of the chancel of Trinity Church, we understand the vicar and lecturer (the Rev. C. Simeon and the Rev. W. Carus) have contributed the sum of 100l. each towards the same object. It is intended that the new chancel shall be of a size corres ponding to that of the transepts, which will render it much more spacious and commodious than the present one.-Cambridge Chronicle. We understand the Rev. Henry Law, the respected rector of Downham, has declined proceeding against his parishioners in order to set aside a long-existing modus sions of Lord Tenterden's bill will now in that parish, notwithstanding the proviextinguish a claim for tithes, which would, in all probability, have been of great pecuniary advantage to the rector. CHESHIRE. The Marquis of Westminster has directed the rebuilding of the church at Pulford, near Chester, wholly at his own cost and charge; and on Thursday, the 29th ult., the Lyon, the rector. first stone was laid by the Rev. J. R. CORNWALL. On Monday, 9th inst., the Bishop of this diocese held a confirmation at Launceston, when about 100 young persons attended; and on Tuesday held a visitation. His Lordship also consecrated the chapel of ease at Redruth; and confirmed, at the same place, 250; at St. Ives, 184; and a considerable number at Madron on Wednesday. CUMBERLAND. It is intended to erect a Scotch church in Carlisle, and the Earl of Lonsdale has presented to the originators of the plan a in that city, for the building to be erected valuable piece of ground in Lowther-street, upon. DERBYSHIRE. On Sunday, 1st inst., two sermons were preached at Hayfield, near Buxton, by the Rev. William Cuthbert, domestic chaplain to the Earl of Airlie, for the Sunday school in connexion with the establishment at Hayfield; and although the population of the place does not, according to the last census, exceed 1,620, yet such is the attachment to the established church, and the public spirit and liberality of this population, that the collection amounted to the sum of 421. 6s. 54d. DEVONSHIRE. were seconded by Mr. Thomas Gamlia. Mr. G. Coles moved that a rate for 3d. in the pound be granted, which was seconded by Mr. Bricer; but, on a show of hands, Mr. Chapple's resolutions were carried by a large majority.-Sherborne Mercury. The Lord Bishop of the diocese held his visitation at Tiverton on Friday, the 30th ult. After the sermon, which was preached by the Rev. W. Barker, his Lordship delivered an excellent charge. He then returned, and dined with the clergy at the Angel Inn. The Lord Bishop of Exeter held his primary visitation at Barnstaple on Wed the clergy attended, and the Rev. H. Luxmore preached a very excellent sermon from 2 Timothy, iv. 2-Preach the word." The Right Rev. Prelate afterwards delivered his admirable charge, which produced a great impression, not only upon the clergy, but a very numerous and respectable congregation. A vestry meeting was lately held at Kingsbridge, to consider how a debt of 5001. or 600., incurred by enlarging the church and repairing the spire, &c., was to be defrayed, the churchwardens not liking to be kept several years out of their money, and no probability of their being paid, a resolution having been passed about two years ago to discontinue the leasing of the property on lives for ninety-nesday, the 4th inst. A large number of nine years, it having been then ascertained that the leasing system had not produced one-fifth of a fair rental on an average of the last twenty years. The original wills and deeds were called for and produced, when, to the astonishment of some and dismay of others, it turned out that the property which had long been held as church property, had never been so given; but, strange to say, from a kind feeling to the churchwardens, a resolution was carried that the leasing system should be again had recourse to until the debt is paid, although it appears by the Commissioners' Report on Charities, the Court of Chancery does not allow leasing such property for such long terms. It may be added, if the property was in hand, one year's rent would more than pay the debt. -Plymouth Paper. Archdeaconry of Exeter.-It having been stated in the publications of the Episcopal Visitations-"That the several archdeacons had been inhibited from doing any thing in prejudice of such Visitation for the periods thereby given, and that for Exeter, from the 18th day of July, to the 18th day of September."-But it having been in the original composition of 1616 expressly stipulated that it might be for the space of two months and no longer," and a month in law being Lunar unless otherwise expressed, the term of such inhibition will expire on the 12th day of September.-EDw D. L. KEMP, Dy. Registrar of the Archdeaconry. a Refusal of Church-rates. The inhabitants of Tiverton have refused to vote a church-rate for the ensuing year. At vestry meeting held on the 4th instant (the Rev. Wm. Rayer, rector for Tidcombe quarter, in the chair), Mr. Charles Warren, a churchwarden, moved, and Mr. Hearles, his brother warden, seconded the motion, for a rate of 3d. in the pound to defray the expenses. This was declared to be irregular, and withdrawn. Mr. Chapple then addressed the meeting at some length, and proposed some resolutions, embodying the well-known objections entertained by dissenters against the payment of churchrates; and proposing an adjournment to the 6th of March, 1834. The resolutions DORSETSHIRE. On Friday evening, the 13th instant, a meeting was held at Hawkchurch, for the purpose of forming a Bible Association. The rector of the parish, the Rev. Dr. Rudge, was in the chair, and the large room in which the meeting was held was completely crowded. C. Dudley, Esq., and the Rev. Messrs. Smith, Wayland, and Griffiths attended, and proposed the different resolutions in some excellent speeches, particularly the former gentleman, whose details of the operations and advantages of Bible Associations excited the greatest interest, and called forth the warmest plaudits from his numerous hearers. Lyme Regis, September 14.-The Infant School, about to be established by the Vicar, will shortly be opened. The expense to the parents of the children it is said will be about 14d. a week. It is to be held at the new school room in the church yard, hitherto appropriated for the gratuitous instruction of a number of poor children by ladies, which is discontinued to make way for it. The Anniversary of the Dorchester Branch Bible Society was holden on the 10th inst., in the County hall, W. M. Pitt, Esq., in the chair; when it was resolved that the Society should in future be called the "Dorchester Auxiliary Bible Society," the County Auxiliary, of which it formed a branch, having ceased to exist. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. C. Glyn and C. S. Dudley, Esq., who attended from the Parent Society, and several gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood. A collection was made at the doors. On Sunday, 15th inst., the Rev. John Burt preached two most excellent sermons at Poole, after which a subscription of 11. 10s. 6d. was made in aid of the funds for building a new church at Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; the church, with nearly all the houses at that place, having been destroyed by fire about 12 months since. The Rev. Dr. England, Archdeacon of Dorset, presented, on Monday, 9th inst., to the Bishop of Bristol a handsome piece of plate, voted by the clergy of Dorset, as a testimony of their respect for the admirable qualities of their diocesan, as well as of the admiration of his conduct during the riots at Bristol in 1831. DURHAM. The Lord Bishop of Durham, with his wonted liberality, has given 5 acres of land, at the south end of Stockton, to be appropriated as a site for a chapel of ease and for a new cemetery. The ceremony of laying the foundationstone of the new school room at Seaham took place on Monday, the 16th inst., by the Rev. J. H. Brown, vicar of Dalton-leDale (in which parish Seaham is situated), who delivered a neat and appropriate address to the inhabitants who had assembled to witness the ceremony, and by whom he was loudly cheered. The site, lime, stone, and brick, for the building, have been given by the Marquis of Londonderry, and the greatest part of the money to defray the expenses of building &c. have been contributed by the trustees of that excellent Prelate, the late Bishop Barrington, and the remainder by other societies for the promotion of education. A monument to the memory of the late Bishop Barrington has been executed by Chantrey, and will shortly be placed in Durham Cathedral. University of Durham.-Charles Whitley, Esq., M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, the reader in Natural Philosophy, will deliver a course of lectures on the history and objects of the various sciences, during the Michaelmas term. To commence on Monday, 11th of Nov., and to be continued on alternate days, at twelve o'clock. Dr. Cooke, the reader in Medicine, will deliver his first lecture on anatomy and physiology, on Tuesday, the 12th of Nov., and to be continued on alternate days, at one o'clock. The entire subject will be comprised in about fifty lectures, and will be divided into two courses, to be delivered during the Michaelma sand Epiphany terms. A specimen of the Quesal (Troganus Pavonus) killed at Panajachel, near the lake of Hitlan, in Central America, (in the district of Solala, part of which is named after this bird, Quesaltenango,) has been presented to the museum of the Durham University, by George Ure Skinner, Esq., of Guatemala. ESSEX. The Labourers.-We regret to state that, harvest being concluded, a great number of labourers are out of employ in many parishes in this county. In Braxted there are 30 dependent upon the poor rates, and in the neighbouring parish of Lindsell, 15. In the latter parish a labour rate was tried, but it was resisted by a lady, who holds a considerable quantity of land in the parish, and the magistrates, under the circumstances of the case, did not consider themselves justified in enforcing it. A mandamus has been talked of; and should this course be adopted, a peculiar point in the labour act (which expires at Lady-day next) will be brought under judicial discussion. Two sermons were preached at Chelmsford on Sunday, 8th inst., for the benefit of the charity school, that in the morning by the Rev. W. K. Clay, of Jesus college, Cambridge, and that in the afternoon by the Rev. W. H. Walker, fellow of Queen's college, Cambridge. The morning was unfavourable, and the congregation consequently thin; but its respectability was best evinced by the collection, which amounted to 311. 6s. 4d. The afternoon was somewhat enlivened by the sun, and the church was very fully attended-the collection 331. 7s. 4d.-making a total of 6il. 13s. 8d. It is truly gratifying to observe that the smaller contributions from servants and labourers, in copper alone, amounted to twenty-two shillings and one penny three farthings! GLOUCESTERSHIRE. The Bishop of Gloucester so powerfully advocated the cause of Christian education on Sunday, 1st inst., at the parish church of Taynton, as to draw from the congregation contributions towards the maintenance of the Sunday Schools, amounting to 177. 3s. 10 d. Clergy Society. The amount of subscriptions to the funds of this truly admirable Institution, on the occasion of their last annual meeting on the 21st ult., (including 281. 10s. 6d. collected at the church doors,) was 3081. 10s. 6d.-Gloucester Chronicle. We are not aware that a single clergyman in this diocese has instituted a suit with a view of setting aside a modus; indeed we have been assured that the Bishop of Gloucester, in the course of his visitation last year, particularly recommended to his clergy forbearance upon this subject.-Ibid. The inhabitants of Lydney and its vicinity were gratified, on Monday, the 9th inst., by the solemn and imposing ceremony of an episcopal confirmation. The greatest possible interest was excited on this occasion, by the circumstance that no bishop, within the memory of the present generation, had exercised his sacred functions in this remote part of the diocese of Gloucester. Our learned and highly respected Diocesan, after the service of the day had been read, delivered a highly appropriate address to the young people, and great numbers of them received the solemn rite at his Lordship's hands. On the following morning the Lord Bishop proceeded to consecrate the new Chapel, lately erected at Beachley, in the parish of Tidenham, a populous hamlet, three miles distant from the mother church; and it was most pleasing to observe the feeling exhibited by all classes on the performance of this holy ceremony. In an admirable and deeply impressive discourse preached by his Lordship, the relative duties of pastor and people were forcibly urged upon the attention of the congregation, whilst a just tribute of commendation was passed upon the benevolence of those individuals who had contributed to the good work now brought to a conclusion. The value of the Right Rev. Prelate's address was duly appreciated by a most liberal collection at the door of the Chapel, in aid of the expenses attending its erection. The consecration of the new burial-ground attached to the sacred edifice terminated the interesting proceedings of the day. The subscriptions for St. Matthew's church, Kingsdown, amount to 5,5631., and about 6001, more will cover the expense of the building. The first stone was laid on Monday, August 26th. The consecration of the new Churches at Longfleet and Parkstone, which was to have taken place on the 13th instant, was postponed, in consequence of the severe indisposition of the Bishop of Bristol. They were consecrated by the Bishop of Bath and Wells, on Wednesday, 25th inst. On Tuesday, Aug. 27th, a public meeting of rate-payers was held at the Vestryroom, Clifton, to consider of the propriety of making a rate for the payment of sundry expenses incurred by the churchwardens. At a former meeting a majority of two had decided against any rate, but it having been discovered that there was an error in taking the returns, another meeting was called, when a very large attendance of gentlemen took place, and the rate (1d. in the pound) was unanimously agreed to. Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. A special meeting of the Cheltenham District Committee of this Society, and their friends, took place on Monday, Sept. 16th, in the National School Room. The meeting was attended by a highly respectable company, and R. B. Cooper, Esq., was unanimously voted to the chair. The proceedings having been opened by prayer, and the worthy president having called on the secretary, the Rev. W. M. Kinsey, of St. John's Church, that gentleman read the official letter and report of the venerable Parent Society of London, in which it was shewn, that the Parliamentary Grant hitherto accorded was to be entirely taken from the members of the church of England, at the end of the year 1834; and that the sum of 1000!. per annum was to be granted to the missionaries of the Methodist persuasion. This announcement, and the probable deprivations of the church-of-England clergy in those dreary regions, created a great sensation in the assembly. The Rev. Mr. Kinsey then resigned his office as secretary, and C. Cole, Esq., as treasurer to the society, not from a wish to shrink from the duties of such important situations, but in order that they may be confided, as those gentlemen said, to abler hands; and that, in the meanwhile, renewed efforts on their parts should not be wanting to forward the views and interests of the society. On the proposition, "that R. B. Cooper, Esq., be requested to accept the office of treasurer," that gentleman complied with the unanimous wish of the meeting, and, in an impressive speech, explained the objects of the society. The Rev. J. Edwards was unanimously appointed secretary, an office which that gentleman accepted, and stated that he would zealously fulfil to the best of his ability. A series of resolutions were then passed. The result of the meeting, however, cannot fail to afford the highest gratification to every lover of our venerable church, as the collections which were made amounted to nearly 601. There never was a period in which support was more needed, and, as Mr. Cooper truly observed in his closing speech, "The life of a man can never be better spent than in doing good." HAMPSHIRE. Winchester, Sept. 19. At a numerous meeting, held in the parish church of St. Maurice, in this city, (the senior churchwarden in the chair,) the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:-First, resolved, that as the parishioners of St. Mary Kalendar have no proper or adequate accommodation in the church of St. Maurice, this meeting refuses to pay any portion of the expenses incurred in conducting divine service in the said church, except such as the law compels. Second, resolved, that this meeting adjourn the consideration of making a new church rate for the parish of St. Mary Kalendar until this day nine months. Third, resolved, that the churchwardens of St. Mary Kalendar be requested to communicate these resolutions to the churchwardens of St. Maurice. The annual meeting of the South-East Hants Branch British and Foreign Bible Society took place at the Beneficial Society Hall, Portsea, on the 20th inst., the Rev. A. Brandram, A.M., one of the Secretaries of the Parent Society, and numerous other ministers attended in behalf of the society. ISLE OF WIGHT. Newport, Sept. 7.-The Fancy Bazaar in aid of the National Infant School in this town, under the patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Kent and the Princess Victoria, closed on Monday last. Their Royal Highnesses visited the Bazaar on Saturday, and made considerable purchases at every stall, with the whole of which their Royal Highnesses seemed highly pleased. The receipts amounted to nearly 2301. KENT. Dover, Sept. 7.-His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury arrived in this town yesterday, and held a confirmation in St. Mary's church of the parishes in Dover and the surrounding villages. There were upwards of 1,200 young persons who received the holy rite, and we were gratified at observing so many of the humbler classes in attendance for the purpose of performing the solemn duty. When the ceremony was concluded (which throughout was conducted with the greatest decorum, every person in the church appearing deeply impressed with the occasion), his Grace delivered a very impressive address to the young persons assembled. ceremony of laying the first stone of Trinity Church, in this town, took place to-day in the presence of a large assemblage of the principal inhabitants and visitors, and was performed by his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury, who was accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Guilford, and the civil and military authorities of the town and port of Dover. As soon as the stone was lowered, a prayer was read by the Rev. John Maule, perpetual curate of St. Mary's, and the ceremony concluded by the children of the charity schools singing the 100th Psalm. The Grand Jubilee at Eltham.-On Thursday, the 5th inst., the inhabitants of Eltham testified their estimation of their worthy and beloved vicar, the Rev. J. K. Shaw Brook, upon his having completed the fiftieth year of his ministry in that parish, by giving to the poor and labouring classes and their families a public dinner. On this joyous occasion, there was displayed by the nobility, gentry, tradespeople, and inhabitants generally of Eltham, and its vicinity, a fine trait of the genuine old English feeling, equally creditable to the object to whom the compliment was paid, and to the persons who directed and superintended the festivities. Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts.-The meeting of the Diocesan Committee of this society was held on Wednesday, 11th inst., at the Star Inn, Maidstone. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury took the chair, and, having opened the business, called upon the Secretary, the Rev. J. E. N. Molesworth, to read the Report. This briefly touched upon the length of time (upwards of a century) during which the society had been engaged in its holy work-the blessings which it has conferred-and the important field which was open for its exertions. It then proceeded to shew that, independently of its general usefulness, it was subject to most urgent claims from the dependant situation of the missionaries and clergy of our colonies, particularly in Nova Scotia, from whom government had announced its intention to withdraw the annual grant which it had heretofore paid them through this society. It referred to the establishment of new bishoprics in the East Indies-and concluded with urging a general co-operation of Christians, in spreading and maintaining the gospel. Several resolutions echoing the sentiments of the Report were ably moved and seconded. Among the distinguished persons present were the Earl of Winchilsea, Sir Edward Knatchbull, Mr. Hodges, and Mr. Rider, all of whom moved resolutions. There was also a numerous assemblage of the influential clergy of East and West Kent. The room was crowded, and many ladies were present. Sir E. Knatchbull held one of the plates at the door. The collection, we are happy to say, amounted to £100. His Grace the Archbishop, and other of the speakers, passed very high eulogiums upon the report which had been read. Seven Oaks Church-rate.-Saturday, 14th inst., pursuant to notice, the trustees under the act for improving the church in this town, met in the vestry to make a rate of 1s 6d. in the pound. After the meeting of trustees a vestry was held, to make another rate for the expenses of the church for the year ensuing. When the rate-payers were admitted, all who had not paid last year's rate were excluded. Mr. Morphew, one of the churchwardens, moved that a rate of sixpence in the pound be granted for the ensuing year. Mr. Granger moved an amendment, that the meeting adjourn for six months. The rate was, however, carried by a majority of four.- Brighton Gazette. The consecration of the Mausoleum in Waldershare Park took place on Friday, 13th inst. His Grace the Archbishop arrived at the Earl of Guilford's a little after five o'clock, and proceeded to the site of the intended sepulchral structure, which is cut out of a copse close to the churchyard, the ancient yew trees of which are visible over the tops of the surrounding foliage, and harmonize well with the solemn interest which will henceforth belong to the spot. There is at present no superstructure, the vault not being yet sufficiently settled. This will be erected in the course of next year. His Grace (who was accompanied by his chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Ogilvie, as was the Earl of Guilford by his, the Rev. I. E. N. Molesworth) performed the ceremony of consecration most impressively. The children of the charity schools (amounting to nearly 200), supported wholly by the munificent liberality of the Earl of Guilford, were arranged in two lines along the approach to the cemetery, and, after the ceremony was concluded, sang two staves of the 39th Psalm. The effect of their young voices in the open air was exceedingly beautiful. |
