The Warrington Examiner. — 1873-04-26 (Warrington, Cheshire, England)

SECRETA.BY (Mr. E. Ford) read the report, from which we gather that the session just concluded has been the most successful in the society's history; the lectures on "Dr. Sato," by the Rev. F. C. 'Jaime, and on "Edward Irving," by the Rev. J. R. Berry, were numerously attended. The essays read by the mamba's were instructive and interesting. There had been no acrimonious feeling, and the knowledge imparted had been of a solid and substantial nature. The number of meetings had been 21; number of members, 80; and the average attendance amounted to 34. Mr. Whitehead gave an essay on "The execution of Charles the First," Mr. Mellor on "Class Meetings," Mr. E. Ford on "The New Heavens and Earth," r. Parkinson jun., on "Instinct," Mr. J. B. Isaac on "Sunday School Teaching," Mr. Mackie un "Suicide," Mr. Warburton on" Phrenology," Messrs. Swift and Win. Silcock on "Baptism," Mr. Dutton on "Education," Mr. Wild on Good Templary," Mr. Plinston on " Napololeon Mr. J. J. Sanderson on '4 William Penn an the Quakers," Mr. W. Robinson on "Science and Prayer;" also two evenings were given to miscellaneous subjects. The report concluded with—" There is no reason why this society should not become a, valuable and important adjunct of Methodism in Warrington, and a useful auxiliary for the promotion of Christian work and enterprise." (Applause.) Miss Sanderson then gave a piano solo entitled— " Qui Vive" in a manner( to merit the applause which greeted the performance. Mr. LAMPLUGH, as vice-president of the society, .was pleased with his connection with the class, and in a few well chosen remarks teetified to the mutual benefit of such institutions. (Cheers.) Mr. R. Silcock followed with the "Bell Ringer," and was favourably received. Mr. Moss, as one of the oldest members of the society, spoke at length upon the advantages of mutual improvement 31a58e5, and urged their value upon the attention of young people. (Applause.) Miss Eva Silcock and Mr. R. Silcock next sung a duet, in which they acquitted themselves very satisfactorily, and received the commendation of the audience. Mr. Mum n very humorously referred to the society as a young men's society, and was glad to think that if he remained in it for a quarter of a century longer he should still be a young man; and therefore he advised those ladies who had husbands to look well to their charms, for it would never do for young men to be tied to old women. Mr. Wm. Silcock read a piece from Dickens, and Mr. Whitehead read "Going to the New Jerusalem." Messrs. Bromley, Place, and Park anon rendered "Three Old Women in a Churchyard" in a mirth-provoking manner, and in response to the applause which followed gave the trio of The Schoolmaster and his Pupils," which was evidently appreciated. The recitations by Mr. Edward Smith and Mr. Sanderson and Mr. A. Silcock were very ably rendered, and added to the evening's enjoyment. Miss Eva Silcock sung the "Gipsy Girl," and Mr. D. Bromley gave "Hearts of Oak," amidst well merited applause. Mr. A. H. Dunn gave a sole on the piano in a finished and artistic manner.  Mr. MBLLOR spoke on influence, and very pithily advocated the claims of the class. Votes of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen for their services, and to the Chairman for his kindness in presiding, brought to a close a most enjoyable and pleasant evening.