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solemnly believes that the Sabbath is essentially desecrated,
whether by its open profanation in evil works on the one hand,
or by its simple secularization, as a day of mere amusement or
of worldly business, on the other. It sees, therefore, with pro-
found sorrow, the licensed opening of public-houses on the
Sabbath, for the sale of intoxicating liquor, to the great and
acknowledged demoralization of the people; and it regards
with the utmost apprehension the existing or proposed provi-
sions for their so-called amusement, whether by music in the
public parks, or by opening museums, exhibitions, or other
like places."

The Rev. J. S. BAIDSLEY seconded the motion in a long
statistical speech, in which he gave ample illustration of the
evil effects arising from the very general sale of intoxicating
liquors, particularly
.on Sunday. The motion was unani-
mously adopted.
The Rev. V. M. WHITE proposed the adoption of the third
resolution, viz. :—" That while this meeting is thus persuaded
that the religious observance of the Sabbath is of universal
obligation, it entertains an especial sympathy with the work-
ing classes of the community in this matter. It is sure that
the Sabbath cannot long be maintained as a day of rest from
labour, if it should cease to be recognised as a day set apart
for the service of the Almighty ; and that it must, sooner or
later, be encroached upon by the competitions of commerce,
and the greed of gain, when once it is believed that man's
time is his own upon the Sabbath, to do his own ways, and
seek his own pleasure, on that holy day. It deeply feels,
moreover, that the working classes, engaged as they are for
six days in almost unremitting toil, stand most of all in need of
the sign of the Sabbath as God's remembrancer to their souls,
and of all the blessed privileges in which it abounds to them
and to their children; and it cannot but fear that if the
Lord's day ever become a common day among them, the
interests of religion and morality will surely suffer propor-
tionately, nor will the Divine authority of the other nine
commandments of the law be acknowledged, when that of the
fourth is openly set aside; and it hereby adopts the following
petition, and requests the chairman to sign it on behalf of the
meeting."

In addition to this resolution, the rev. gentleman also moved
the adoption of a petition to both Houses of Parliament, em-
bodying the spirit of the resolutions. In a long and eloquent
address, the rev. speaker proposed that, instead of the permis-
sion to trade on Sunday being legalised, the proper mode of
securing the healthful recreation of the working classes was to
secure a half holiday each Saturday.
The Rev. Jolts HUGHES seconded the motion, which was
unanimously agreed to.
JOHN CAMPBELL, Esq., moved, and C. BUSHELL, Esq., se-
conded, a vote of thanks, which was carried amidst loud and
enthusiastic cheering.
The CHAIRMAN briefly returned thanks, and the meeting
separated.

It was intended to hold a second meeting, at the Concert-
hall, but this intention was renounced, in consequence of the
limited attendance at that building.

ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.

PREFERMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS.
Rev. C. Baring, M.A., one of Her Majesty's Chaplains, to the
Rectory of Litupsfield, near Godstone.
Rev. W. A. Bartlett, 8.A., to the Assistant-Curacy of Wyke,
Hants.
Rev. C. W. M. Bartholomew, M.A., to the Curacy of St. Mark's
Church, North Audley-street, London.
Rev. W. F. Bickmore, ALA., to the Vicarage of Kenilworth,
Warwickshire.

Rev. D. B. Binney, 8.A., to the Curacy of St. Mark's Church,
Gloucester.

Rev. T. H. Braim, D.D., Incumbent of Belfast, to the Arch-
deaconry of Portland, in the diocese of Melbourne.
Rev. M. Brock, M.A., to the Incumbency of Christ Church,
Clifton.

Rev. H. W. Brooks, M.A., to the Incumbency of St. Stephen's
Church, Westbourne-park, Paddington.
Rev. W. H. Brookfield, 13. D., one of Her Majesty's Inspectors
of Schools, to be Minister of Berkeley Chapel, Berkeley-square,
London.

Rev. C. Bull, 8.A., to the Curacy of St. Michael's, Burleigh-
street, Strand, London,
Rev. R. M'D. Caunter, LLB., to the Curacy of Hanwell, near
Banbury.
Rev. sir N. Chinnery, Bart., M.A., to be Assistant-Minister
of Trinity Chapel, Conduit-street, London.
Rev. R, P. Cornish, 8.A., to the Incumbency of Ivy-bridge,
Devon.
Rev. 3, Ellis, M.A., (late of Marlborough College), to the Head
Mastership of the Cathedral Grammar-school, Salisbury.
Rev. C. T. Erskine, M.A., Fellow of University College, Dur-
ham, formerly Incumbent of Stonehaven, to the Stipendiary
Cdracy of Thelbridge,. Devon.
Rev. W. E. Evans, M.A., to the Perpetual Curacy of Skelbroeke,
near Pontefract.

Rev. R. Farquharson, to the Rectory of Long Langton, near
Blandford.

Rev. N. A. Garland, M.A., to, the Perpetual Curacy of St. Mat--
thew, Brixton,

Rev. A. Gilbert, 8.A., to the Vicarage of Benham, near Holt
Norfolk. ,

Rev. J. Griffith. M.A., to the Rectory of Neath, with the Per-
petual Curacy of Llantwit. Glamorganshire.
Rev. H. C. Glanville, M.A., to the Rectory of Sheviocke, near
Devonport.
Rev. J. Hall, M.A., to the Donative Curacy of Edensor, near
Derby.
Rev. W. G. Holmes, 8.A., to the Vicarage of Little Hampton,.
Sussex.

Rev. M. Hopkino,.Curate of Queenstown, to the Incumbency of
Ba Ilycotton.

Rev. F. Hopkinson 8.A., to the Curacy of Christ Church,
Paddington.
Rev. E. G. Hunt, M.A.,. to be Chaplain Ptieat at the Parish
Church of Ottery St.. Mary,. Devon.
Rev. J. D. M‘Gachen, M.A., to the Curacy of Selby, Yorkshire.
Rev. W. W. Mills, BiA., to the Curacy of St. Thomas's, Liberty
of the Rolls, Chancery-lane, London.
Rev. G. Pearson, Mi.1.2.t0 the Vicarage-of Combe, Hants.
Rev. W. A. Robinson, late of Kensington, Chapel, Bath, to be
Officiating Chaplain to,the Horse Artillery attachectto the Osmanli
Irregular Cavalry.
Rev. G. T. Sharland, to the Vicarage of We,- Devon.
Rev. P. A. Singer, to. be Chaplain to the- Right Hon.. the Lord
Bishop of Meath.

Rev:W. Smith, 8.A.,- to the Curacy of Caterham, Surrey.
Rev. J. H. Thompson,. to the Incumbency of Cradley, near
Stourbridge.
Rev. J. P. Waldo, 13.1., to,the Incumbency of Woburn Episco-
pal Chapel, Tavistock-aquare, London.
Rev. W. Walton, to the-Incumbency of Aelacton, near
Long Stratton.

Rev. J. R. Watson, Lecturer of Clapham, to• be Minister of
Percy Chapel, St. Pancras.
Rev. R. Wood, 8.D., to the Incumbency of Christ Church, Pad-
dington.

DIOCESE. OF CHESTER.

THE examination of candidates for the-ensuing ordination
of the Bishop of Chester will commence on Thursday morning
the 14th February, a the palace, at 10 o'clock.
VACANCY.—The perpetual curacy or St. Paul's Church,
Werneth, in the parish of Stockport, in the county of Chester,
by the resignation of the Rev. John Rodgers, Patron,.Charles
Andrew, Esq. Valne„.£lso.

THE cathedral of Ulm has been in a very dilapidated state;
workmen have been, at length. employed.to make the necessary
repairs to the church,. which dates as far back as 1377, and its
nave is higher than any other in Germany. The tower has
remained since 16d in an unfinished state.
THE London Gdz.ette•announces that the Queen has been
pleased to constitute the colony of Western Australia to be a
Bishop's see and. diocese,. to be called: the Bishopric of Perth,.
and to appoint the Yen. Matthew R Hale, Archdeacon, of
Adelaide, to be ordained and consecrated bishop of the• said,
see.

INTERESTING- OCCURBENCE.—The Staffordshire Adver—
tiser records a very interesting occurrence which took place-
recently in the parish of Harlaston, near Tamworth. Six
brothers, four of whom are clergymen, met together to cele-
brate the birthday of the eldest, who is rector of the parish.
The day being Sunday, they all assisted in the performance-of
Divine service in the morning—the rector, the Rev. R. R..
Bloxam, read the Prayers and Litany ; the Rev. Andrew
Bloxam, incumbent of Twycross, preached; the Rev. John
Bloxam, D. 11,. Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, read the
Communion, service; the Rev.. Thomas Bloxam, of Rugby,.
read the Epistle ; and the two laymen, Mr. Matthew Holbeehe
Bloxam, of Rugby, author of G.2thic Architecture, and Mr..
Henry Bloxam, of Shrewsbury), read the Lessons for theday.—
Birmingham Gazette.

Buswonmn CHURCH.—On Thursday, the church; of St.
John the Baptist, Blisworth, was re-opened, after considerable
restoration. The roofs of the nave, north aisle, amb chanael
have been. renewed; those of the nave and chancel. are high-
pitched,, and covered with Westmoreland slates, graduatelin
size from the eaves to the ridge. In the chancel.-roof,, the
opening above the collar beam and the spaces between the
arch-ribs and principal rafters are filled with tracery of deco-
rated character. A gallery at the west end of the church, has
been. removed, and the tower-arch thrown open: and restored.
The ringing-loft and staircase have been entirely. cleared
away, the window and its tracery restored ; and. this, with the
pretty tower-arches now thrown open, presents. a, pleasing
feature in the interior. The pews or seats haveheen entirely
remodelled, made low and open, and finished with substantial
seat-ends, of uniform character throughout. The arches and
piers of the nave and chancel have been restored; with stone
corresponding with the original. The walls have been en-
tirely re-stuccoed with rough stucco, not Muted. The wood-
work is of yellow foreign deal, and stained, with Stephen's
stain, of oak-like tint. The whole outlay- is about £B5O, of
which the rector liberally contributed about £4:00;: the parish
subscribed £351), leaving a deficiency of £lOO, towards which
£44 4s. 2d. was collected at the services on Thursday.
CARLISLE CATHEDRAL.—For some time past the style in
which the beautiful restoration of thkw.oodwork of the waggon
roof of Carlisle cathedral is to be decorated has been a ques-
tion in dispute between the authorities directing the restora-
tion. The plan proposed by Mr.. Christian was of a highly
ornamental character, and Mr. Harcourt, whose taste and re-
search in such matters are well known, approved generally of
Mr. Christian's proposition. On, theether hand, the Bishop
was in favour of a more subdued tone of decoration, in which
he was supported by several members of the chapter. Speci-.
men& of both styles have lone been, in existence on portions of
the roof, for the purpose of judging of the effect of each ; bat
of such a partial description that it was impossible to come to.
any satisfactory conclusion:• at length it was determined that
lir. Owen Jones should be called in to decide the point. Ac-
cordingly that gentleman visited Carlisle, examined the, res-
pective specimens, and, has just sent in his recommendations,
which have been adopted, and are to be carried out forthwith,
They are thus described by the local Patriot :—" The panels
are to have a groundwork of bright azure, powdered with gold
stars, the ribs and bosses are to be painted various colours,
red, blue, &c., and the coats of arms and other armorial bear
bags are to be restored after the most accurate heraldic de.
signs ; the angels, which surround the cornice are to be gilded
and coloured, and the large angels on the hammer-beams are
to be treated in a similar manner. In fact, the. whole of the
roofing will be restored in the most gorgeous style of decora-
tion, and will have a magnificent appearance. When com-
pleted, there will be nothing in this county that will bear
comparison with it for elegance and beauty, and it will form
one of the principal material attractions of the stately edifice.
We should think that the cost will not be less than £7OO or
£Boo,and it is a satisfaction to know that there are artists in our
own town to whom its execution can be safely confided. The
restoration of the other portions of the cathedral is progressing
rapidly, and it is expected that before the close of the year the
service of the Church of England will be resumed within its
walls. The splendid new organ will be placed in the gallery
at the end of the choir, where the old one stood."
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