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LIVERPOOL AUXILIARY TO THE CHURC
PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.

THE ANNUAL MEETING

I deviated from the rules of the society ; and that the com-
mittee, under the guidance of God, had acted right : and
he had no doubt but that the committee would still act
rightly according to the Spirit of Him who ruled in all
things for the better. There was another point to which

The usual annual meeting of the Liverpool Auxiliary he Would allude. He felt deeply painediorfind-tliat6J,:
to the Church Pastoral Aid Society was held on Monday senior secretary (C. Lawrence) was about to retire from
at the Collegiatz Institution. The Lecture-room of the his office. He felt that much—indeed, the whole—
institution, in which the meeting was held, was filled in of their success depended on the exertions of their
every part, pit and galleries, with a highly respectable and secretary ; and, therefore, it was with the most
attentive auditory. Amongst the clergymen present we heartfelt satisfaction that he tendered the thanks of
Observed the following :—Revds. G. S. Bull, A. P. Irwine, the society to their senior secretary. (Great applause.)
deputation ; Dr. M'Neile, F. Barker, J. Stewart, West He contended that great need existed for such a Society
Derby, W. G. Ward, T. C. Cowan, D. D. Stewart, as the Pastoral Aid Society, not only in Liverpool, but in
B. A. Marshall, S. Minton, W. Maynard, D. James, every large town in England. Any person who doubted
W. M. Falloon, C. A. Graham, W. Hughes, W.firewsterl the necessity which existed for this society should go on

W. Pollock, W. H. Wright, J. Crump, J. Butler, a Saturday' night, or a Sunday night, to any of the
C. W. Lawience, H. Marlen, H. Hampton, J. Connor, thoroughfares of the town, where they would see masses
V. Ryan, Dr. Carpenter, D. T. Barry, T. Whaley, H. of human beings moving along, not in search of the gos-
M. Mosse, T. W Moeran, J. Cordeaux, Govett, pel, but in search of dissipated and demoralising amuse-
- Moore, A. A. Nunn, R. W. Wolesley. Adam ments. During the past year, about the time when the
Hodgson, C. Bushell, R. A. Payne, J. R. Rounthwaite, late plague of cholera was raging, he had visited the
H. J. Webster. E. Jones, Sherlock, A. Stains, J. towns of Hull and South Shields, and he knew from ex-
Grantham, Esqrs., &c., &c. Shortly after half-past six, perience that not one resident clergyman deserted his
(the hour of the meeting,) post ;—(hear, hear,)—and it became necessary for the
The Rev. Chancellor RAIKES was called upon to society—which in time of need always proved a friend
be president. indeed—to send succour to the spiritual relief of the poor
The meeting having been opened with suitable devo- of each district. The effect of this was striking; for it
tional exercise, was evident that the poor peole were more eager than ever
The Worshipful and Reverend CHAIRMAN rose to they had been to receive spiritual comfort from the great
address the meeting. He said that his fir truths of the Gospel. (Hear, hear.) The ministers of
the Gospel acted amongst these poor people as very angels
of mercy ; and the works which they achieved were great
indeed. So great was the effort that in almost every part
of the district these poor men, who were formerly living
in a state of depravity, were now brought to hear the
Word of God, and their final conversion was probable. He
knew that whatever might be said of the mining and other
districts was applicable to the rural districts also. He
knew that in many of the hamlets the people were as
superstitious as were their Romanist ancestors. They
pray for their dead, and follow out other superstitious
rites as well. Many of them are dark as regards the light
of the Gospel. Were it not for the Church Pastoral Aid
Society nothing would be done for the souls of these igno-
rant people. The reverend speaker here entered into
some details relative to the state of some of the manufac-
turing districts of Manchester, and laid before the meet-
ing the efforts which the society had made in their behalf.
The rev. gentleman then made an ardent appeal on behalf
of the society, and concluded by seconding the resolution,

most pleasi

duty, and the
to call upon the

em to prayer.
,veci Diocesan, who

meeting to beg God's favour by inviting tti
His next duty was due to their
had desired him (the Chairman) to ex,
that he was prevented from taking the t
occasion. He (the Chairman) had left
a few minutes before, and he had then
regret that he was pledged to preside
to be held that evening in Chester.
stances it was his privilege to have
occupying the post which he then
and he did not hesitate to say that he did so with great
pleasure. He trusted that every success would attend the
efforts of the society, and that all around them would
sympathise in the objects for which that society had been
formed, as well as. he might add, the manner in which
the society had carried those objects into effect. (Hear,
hear.) Ths Church Pastoral Aid Society sprang into ex-
istence in consequence of one of the many plans which
emanated from the mind of their late Bishop, and at

its deep regret

hair on the present
his Lordship only

.t another meeting

the opportunity of

sear, hear),

i was put from the chair and carried

Mr. CHRISTOPHER BUSHELL was next called up to
address the meeting prior to Mr, Bull. He said he had

not been in the habit of addressing the meetings of that
society ; but from what he had then heard, he felt as a
merchant of Liverpool much regret that he had not done
so, and that so few parties who walked the Exchange
were to be found there that night. He highly compli-
mented Mr. Hodgson for his energy in the cause, and the
personal responsibility which he acknowledged, and by
which he was actuated. Each of them might say, as he
(Mr. H.) remarked, " What can T do ? what good can
T do ?" But all could do something, and all would be
highly offended if told they had no self-interest in what
they daily did in the common affairs of life and trade.

It was selfishness which they exhibited of a questionable
kind that kept them away from such meetings. All
individuals were responsible; they each formed .portions

.
of the general mass of the community, as each grain of
sand contributed to form the banks of our channels and
our shores. They assembled in large numbers to supply
themselves and others with water. They were about to

spend a vast sum for this purpose e • but they neglected, at
a much less cost, to bring in the Water of Life from
Calvary to the necessitous and thirsting poor. For the
former they were about to expend a million, yet for the
latter object they could afford only about £9OO a year !
He recommended a personal canvas by the friends of the

society, beginning afresh amongst his brother merchants
and others, and he doubted not but the subscriptions
would be greatly increased, for he thought if the object
were explained few would refuse. Ile moved .11 resolution
in behalf of the society, and setting forth its numerous
advantages in propagating the Gospel and supporting the
church.

The Rev. GEORGE BULL, of Birmingham, next spoke.
He highly complimented the last speaker for the manner
in which he had advocated, as a layman, the interests of
the society, and heartily wished that the number of such
friends of the church was increased. He spoke at some
length on the clauses of the resolution. It set forth, and
properly, that under the blessing of God, the society was
the happy means of disseminating the truths of the gos-
pel, and inspiring new vigour into the church. Happy it
was that the light thus sent forth was not undefinable and
uncertain; but the real and pure blaze emanating from
God himself. The society had done much good amongst
the poor in densely populated towns and districts. It wasalso
set forth that it would continue to be, if supported, a prop
to the Church of England ; and he rejoiced that it was so,
for some of the churches of the establishment truly stood
in need of propping, and due repair. Ile highly approved
of Scripture readers, and instanced a case that fell within
his own experience at Birmingham. Het ' enaulnyer"

__.... Las _,lnoyed a
layman in humble life, of whom he had heard much, and
he had not misplaced his confidence in him. He proved
to be a virtuous and zealous man as a visitor and teacher,
and had served him for eleven years, going about redres-
sing wrongs, clearing up and settling quarrels,—doing, in
fact, more good for the peace of the town than all the
magistrates put together. His name was Nathan Robert-
son, and on the day he (the speaker) preached a sc emon
on his death, the church would not contain halt the num-
ber of those who came for admission, including the rich as
well as the poor, in such respect was his memory held.
(Hear, and cheers.) He urged the further employment of
more laymen. He noticed a legacy left by a Miss Franks
of £3OOO to the funds, which would be of good service to
them next year. They had many applications for addi-
tional curates, readers, and visiters. He rejoiced that he
had come to Liverpool to witness so energetic a meeting,
end bear his testimony to the excellence of its object.
The resolution was put and carried.

The meeting was subsequently addressed by the Rev.
Dr. M`Neile and other speakers, after which the thanks
of the meeting were given to the chairman and the Meet-

ing separated

COLLECTIONS ON SUNDAY,

St. Andrew's
All Saints'
St. Ann's, Aigburth
St. Barnabas'
St. Bartholomew's

£4l 0 0
11 9 6
14 10 0
15 0 0

St. Bride's
Christ Church
Christ Church, Everton
St. James'*

44 3 0
VO 0 0
12 17 0
43 5 0
1-.2 7 9
15 10 0
50 3 7/
21 2 6
34 12 0
11 11 0
3 7 7/
11 4 6

St. John's
St. Luke's
St. Mark's
St. Mary's, Bootle
St. Mary's, Edgehill
St. Mary's, Kirkdale
St. Matthew's, Toxteth-park
Mariners' Church

St. Paul's
St. Paul's, Prince's-/
St. Paul's, Seacombe
St. Silas'
* Win a sum colle

5 12 0
82 0 0
9 0 0
8 10 0