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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. BARDSLEY 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. WEITE 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, stanel 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, era-
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 fis.aturday.
The Rev. JOHN Huauze seconded the motion, which was
unanimously agreed to.
Jams 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, hi consequence of the
limited attendance at that building.

ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE.

PREFERMENTS AND APPOINTME,VTS,

Rev. C. Baring, M.Al,,one of iier init)s, to the
Rectory of Lirapsfield, near Oodstone.
Rev. W.A. Bartlett, 8.A., to the Assistant-Curacy of Wyke,
Hants.

Rev. C. W. M. Barthafoiwew, M.A., to the Curacy of at. Mark's
Church, North Audley-street, London.
Rev. W. F. Bickmore, M.A., to the Vicarage of Kenilworth,
Warwickshire.

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

Rev. T. H. Braim, D.D., incumbent of Belfast, to the 'Aveli-
deaconry of Portland, in the diocese of Melbourne.
Rev. M. Brock, M.A., to tire incumbency of Christ Church,

Rev. H. W. Brooks, M.A. to the Incumbency of St. Stephen'ir
Church, Westbourne-park, Paddirqlon..
Rev. W. H. Brookfield, 8.D., one of Her Majesty's Inspectors-
of Schools, to be Minister of Berkeley Chapel, Berkeley.square,
Loudon,

Rev. C. Bull, 8.A., to the Curacy of St. Michael's, Burleigh.
street, Strand, London.
Rev. R. M'D. Caunter, LL.B., to the Curacy of Hanwell, near
Banberv.

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. J. Ellis, M.A., (late of Marlborougb'College), to the Head
Mastership of the Cathedral Grammar•schoolb Salisbury.
Rey. C. T. Erskine, M.A., Fellow of University College, Dur-
ham, formerly Incumbent of Stonehaven,• tb the Stipendiary
Curacy of Theibridge, Devon.
Rev.W. E. Evans, M.A., to the Perpetual Curacy of Skelbrooke,
near Pontefract.

Rev. R.i'aroititharson, to the Rectory of Long= Langton, near
Blandford.

Rev. N. A. Garrand, M.A., to the Perpetual Curtz.y of St. Mat-
thew, Brixton.

Bev. A. Gilbert,. LA., to the Vicarage of Benham, near Holt,
Norfolk.

Rev..l. Griffith, M.A., to the Rectory of Neath, tith the Per-
petual Curacy of Llantwkt, lilaniorganshire.
Rev. H. C. Glanville, M.A., to the Rectory of She7iocke, near
Devonport..

Rev. J. Hall, M.Ai.„ to the Donative Curacy of Edensor, near
Derby.

Ref. W. G. Holmes, ILA., to the Vicarage of Little-Hampton,
Sussex.

Rev.- M. Hopkins,.Curate of Queenstown, to the Incumbency of
Ballycotton.

Rev.. F. Hopkinson, BA., to the Curacy of Christ. glinrch,
Paddington.
Rev.. E.G. Hunt,. M.A.,- to be Chaplain Priest at the-Parish
Church of Ottery St. Mary,. Devon.
Rev. J. D. ild‘Gachen, M.A., to the Curacy of Selby, Yorkshire.
Rev. W.. W. Mills, ILA., to the Curacy of St. Thomas's, Isiberty
of the Rolls,•Chaneery-lane, London.
Rev. G.. Pearson, ALA,,,to the• Vicarage of Combe, Hantsr•
Rev. W. A.. Robinson, late of Kensington Chapel, Bath,..te, be
Officiating Chaplain to the Horse Artillery attached to the Osmanli
Lrregular Cavalry..
Rev. 0.. T. Sbarland, to the Vicarage of Ide, Devon.
Rev..P. A, Singerrto be Chaplain to the Right Hon. the-Lord
Bishop of Meath.
Rev..W. Smith, 8.A., to the Curacy of Caterham, Surrey.
Rev.. J. IL Thompson,. to the rnenmbency of Cradley,_ near
Sbourbridge.
Rev. J. P. Waldo, 8.A., to the Incumbency of Woburn Epis,-_,O-
- Chapel, Tavistock.square, London..
Rev. W. Walton,. 8.A.,, to• the•lneuinbency of Aslacton, near'
Long Stratton.

Rev. J. R.. Watson,. Lecturer of Clapham, to be Minister- of,
Percy Chapel, St. Pancras.
Rev..R.Wood, 13.1)., to the bncumbency of Christ Church, Pad—
dington.

DIOCESE OE MESTER.

Thu examination• of candidates• forthe ensuing ordination
of the Bishop of Chester will commence on Thursday morning
the 14th February, at the palace,.at 10 o'clock.
VA.CANCY.—The• perpetual curacy,, of: St. Paul's Church,
Werneth, in the parish of Stockport, in the county of Chester.,..
by..the resignation of the Rev. John. Rodgers. Patron, Chalice,
Andrew, Esq. Value,.£l.so;

Trag cathedral.of mm has-been.iit.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 h
remained sincel6o7, in an unfiuinhed.state.
THE Leaden, Gazette announces that the Qneen has been
pleased to constitute the colony.of Western Australia to be a.
Bishop's, see and diocese, to be called the Bishopric of Pertb;...
and to appoint the Ven.. Matthew: B. Hale, Archdeacon et
Adelaide, to be ordained and consecrated. bishop of the sniiit,
Bee:

INTERESTING, OCCURRENCE.—The Staffordshire Adrer--
User records a very interesting_ occurrence which took plaea-
recently in the parish of Harlaston, near Tamworth. Six
brothers, fonr of whom are clergymen, met together to cele.
brute the birthday of the eldest,-..who. is rector of the parish..l
The day being Sunday, they all assisted in the performance of
Divine service in the morninge-the rector, the. Rev. IL P.
Bloxam, read. the Prayers and Litany ; the • Rev.. Andreie.
Bloxam,. incumbent of Tw3-prossi , preaelaed ; the Rev. John.
Bloxam, DOD:, Fellow of lviagdalen College, Oxford, read the-
Communion, service; the Rev. Thomas Bloxam, of Rugby, _
read the Epistle; and the two laymen, Mr. Matthew•Holbeche
Bloxam, of Rugby, author of, Gothic, Architecture, and Mr. _
Henry Bloxam, of Shrewshirry,.read the Lessons for theday.—
Birmingham. Gazette.
BLISWORTH Cuunegee-On Thursday, the church. of St..
John the Baptist, Bliswoeth, was re-opened, after,considerable:
restoration. The roofs of :the nave, north aisle, and. chancel..
have been annewed thoseel, the nave and ,chancel are -high,-
pitchedi and covered with; Westmoreland slates, graluated.in
.size from, the • eaves to ..the •ridge.. lee the chance.-roof, _the
opening above the collar beam and; the spaces .between the-
arch-ribs and: principal raftets,are filhicl with tracerii of dew-
ratedelaaracter. A gailery at the west end of the iburelehas
been.removecl, and thetower-arch, thrown open aeal. restored.
The- ringing-loft andilstaircase have been entirely,. cleared
away, the window an 4 its tracery restored ; and this with the
'pretty tower-arches now. thrown,. open, presents. a, ,pleesing
feature .in the interior. The-pews-or seats have been entirely
remodelled, made law and:open, and finished with:subetantiei:,
seat-ends, of nniforea., character:throughout. The arches and
piereof the nave and chancel have been restorediwith stone.
corresponding with. the. originaL The walls have been enz-.
tirely re-stuccoed with rough stucco, not jointed. The wood:-
work is of yellow, foreign deal, and stained with Stephen:S.
stain, of oak-like tint. The • whole outlay is about of
which the rector liberally contributed about £4OO ; . the parish.
subscribed £3s4ll;leaving a.deficiency of saoe; towards whicle.
244 4s. 2d. WAS colluded ate the services on Thursday..
CARLISLE CATIIEDRAL.,-.—POr some time past the styra in
which the beautiful restoration of the woodrierkx,f the waggon
roof of Carlisle cathedral,is to be decorated has been a ques-
tion in dispute between the authorities dirting the restora-
tion. The.plan proposed by Mr. Christian was of a, highly
ornamental character and Mr. Harcourt, whose taste -acid re-
search inunch matter:s. are well known, approved generally of
Mr. Chrietian's.propoeition. On the ot4ier hand, the Bishop
was in favour of a more subdued tone of decomtion, in which
he was supported bet several members,of the . chapter: Speci-
menaot both, styles have long been in,existence on, portions of.
the roof, for the purpose of judging of the effect of each; but
of such a. partial; description that i s was • impossible-to come to
any satisfactory conclusion : at leegth it was determined that
'. Owen. Jones, should be called; in to decide the, point. Ac-
eordingly that gentleman visited; Carlisle, eamnitied 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 tot:was groundwork el 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-
ings 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. .ku fact, the whole of the.
roofing will be restored in the most gorgeous style of decor.s.--
tion, and will have a magnificent appearance. When Qom,
pleted, there will be nothing in this county that wilt beak
comparison with it for elegance and beauty, and it will form
one of the principal material attractions of the stater 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 exeoution can be safely confided. The
restoration of the other portions of the cathedral is progressing
rani*, 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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