, 1879-07-27

uencral synod Is pronounced arbitrary and un-
s1usttatonai, The third case-that Of the FIRST
with the others. This ends al long and unhappy
controversy, and the issue, without doubt, i7tll
mare an IMPORTANT and favorable influence unon
the Reformed Presbyterian body.
The Roman Catholic Church in the eastern
countries OF Asia. where Professionalism has a
mpa1atlVeiy feeble footing, and where little
more titan haE century ago it had scarcely any
at afi. now reports at its missions no fewer than
l09 Bishops, $3.50 priests, and 1856 nominal
converts. VI these converts there are 8S7, HI in
India, 1!9,4l2 in China, and 1862 tu japan.
More than 5000 additions were made in China
last year. The early missions OF the Church In
these countries from the days OF Francis Xavier
we're very successful; but ut the close Of the
last century, bv the breaking up Of the societies
10 France and italy, they declined until little
the Promotion Of the Faitn has labored very
zea1ouslv to recover ground that has been lost,
nnu the figures here given illustrate the splen-
Gid success which has followed the work.
ANOTHER CASE or HEREsY.
4 few years ago, during the pastorate of the
Rev. William Alvin BARTLETT with the Plymouth
Congregational Church, the Rev. Il. F. Cam o.
bell was the spiritual leader OF the Third Unita-
rian Church, both In this city. The latter pastor,
after preaching for some time, became dissatisfied
with many OF the doctrines which he was teach
ing, and each succeeding Sabbath found him
ueATef 0FtH0uoAJ. .dE EA1eu Oh MI. ba1LltLLt
and free and frank conversation took place.
The upshot OF the matter was that Mr. Camp
bell seeded from the Unitarian Church, and,
having been found orthodox, was admitted to
membership in plymouth, and granted a license
to preach the faith Of the CongreeationaIists.
settled in Nashua, N. e., as pastor OF the First
Congregational Church. His ministry was
very acceptable to the frequcnters OF
the church, but after a couple of
years or so some OF the active
views. These developed towards Unitarianisu,
and the strictly orthodox brethren remou-
strated- The church was divided into two lac
tions,-one siding with the preacher, the other
opposed to him. He was asked to resign, but
declined,-the majority Of the freduenters Of
the church sustaining him in his. action.
Charges OF heresy were accordingly prepared
against him by the orthodox brethren, and
these were laid before the Plymouth Church OF
this city. At the request OF the latter, coun-
ell of the church IN the vicinity OF Nashua was
called to consider his case. All the facts were
submitted, and the Council decided that bis
views and teachings were contrary TO the dis
cipline of the Congregational Church, and that
he should step down and out. The finding Of
the Council has been sent to Plymouth Church,
but no action has yet been taken on it.
MAcKoSocn1E's CHURCH. =.
The celebrated MIR. Mackonochie. whose name
has been SO prominently before the public rs
the rit,1alistic Rector Of 81. Alban's Church,
London, is q quiet and genial gentleman,
especially celebrated for the work be has done
among the poor. His church is in crowded
district OF disagreeable slums and courts north
Of High Holborn, where the state Of the
neighburhood Is considerably worse than that Of
the worst teucment-house nefghborhoods OF this
city. The church was built and endowed BY q
wealthy banker, and Is an exceedingly beautiful
building, furnished with all the accessories for
the most advanced ritualistic worship. The
s'Sisters of St. John the Baotistn work among
the poor Of the neighborhood, under Mr.. Mack
onochie's direction. They occupy large build
them arc wealthy ladies living in stylish houses
in Be}grayia they epeud much OF their time in
personal visits to sick and distressed people.
One branch OF tl.eir charity Is the maintenance
OF nursery for the care Of children OF women
who 70 out to do days work. a bountfiul din
ner is spread once a week for poor people who
are out Of work. Night schools are kept up for
the young men and women, and aEe managed
by about eighty teachers. In the large
spend evenings aud sew Tarments for
themselves . and their children. Every
Sunday morning breakfast is given to poor
boys. Coal, blankets, clothing, aud other CON-
forts arr literally distributed to those Who need
them. In winter q oup-kitcheu Is open every
. day in the week. Afr. Mackouochie has hitherto
+ taken no notice Of tue varioussdecrees OF sus-
pension which have been pronounced against
him,- but has steadily gone on with hts work;
The. decree some time ago granted by Lord
: Penzance is now confirmed By the Court OF Ap-
peal, and according to its terms alr. Mackono-
chic can neither of6ciate nor receive any euolu-
ment from St. Aloan's for three years. It IS
supposed by some that both the church and IT'S
Rector will separate from the Church OF En-
Gland and 60 on independently.
Or. CUMMING AND HIS PREACHING.
Looana Inor,e, July ..
DR., Cumming, 72 wears old. compelled to give
mn all mental work. poor, and with the Elders
Of tic church In Crown-court making, public
anpeal for means to provide him With on annuity
Of goo to 4:55o0 year, presents pathetic pict-
1,re to those who, like myself, sat under the
Doctor ia his vigorous and prosperous prime.
4 quarter Of q century ago there were few more
nonular preachers in London, and none who
attracted more constant, more crowded, or more
remorkable congregations. Every Sunday morn
fnv all ayailehlc standing and sitting space, In
cluuing the pulpit-stalrs, in the church he en-
knon women nnn " th ,,en1e ,eu o,1ra.ted hv
Which were singularlv persuasive and practical.
For Dr.. Cummings pronounced theories