which should have been held about the middle of September, was deferred till the 12th of October. The day arrived. The morning and afternoon services were conducted by the writer, and the evening service by Mrs. Hinks. In the course of the afternoon service the children were publicly examined on the history of Christ. This gave great satisfaction, and many were surprised. The attendance was very good, and the interest and liberality manifested very encouraging.

On the following day we gave tea to 110 Scholars, after which 58 persons sat down to well furnished tables after the usual order. When the tea was cleared, a public meeting took place. The chair was occupied very satisfactorily by Br. W. Luscombe, who informed us, that he could trace his religious impressions back to the Sabbath School. He also related some telling incidents calculated to encourage the teachers in their work. The meeting was addressed by Messrs. T. Kelson, and H. Howell, and the writer. The services passed off well, and the friends manifested such a spirit of liberality on the Sunday, that we made no appeal to them for cash on the Monday evening, except, of course, paying for their tea. The financial profit of the anniversary, after meeting all expenses and giving tea to 110 children, is about £6. 6s. A sum this, which would

have placed us in an excellent position had there not been a heavy debt on the school. Many fresh scholars have come in since the anniversary, and we are buoyant with hope.

On the Sunday evening, at the close of the Prayer Meeting, after preaching, it was found that a person present was in distress of soul. A second prayer meeting was at once held, and prayer was offered for the penitent. The next day she was at the meeting happy in God. Praise the Lord!

Last evening we held our Missionary meeting at our little chapel in York Street. The meeting was addressed by Messrs. Drew, Jenkyn, (Independent) and Hinks; with J. Evans Esq. in the chair. The attendance was moderate, and the collection including the Sunday £3. 13s., being 10s. above last year. At the close of the meeting a person signified to me that I should have pressed the collection to make it even money. This might have been done I have no doubt; but when I see a willing people contribute liberally and cheerfully, I am not disposed to press. Did the friends generally through the connexion possess the same spirit of liberality, according to their means, as our few friends here, the Treasurer would soon be relieved of all embarrassment.

We are looking up. send a gracious rain.

May the Lord J. HINKS.

Come, parting friends, dry up your tears
And wipe your weeping eyes,
Our aged sister now appears,
With Christ beyond the skies.
With joy she met with us in Class,

And spoke of Jesus' love;
And hoped when all our grief was past,
To meet with us above.

The means of grace were her delight,
And other things divine;
She prayed for those in nature's night,
That God would on them shine.
For many years she longed to go,
To see her Saviour's face;
But waited patiently below,

Being strengthened by his grace.
At length the parting moment came,
When she was seized by death;

To dust returned her worn-out frame,
To Christ her fleeting breath.

She often sang with us the song
Of gratitude to God;
And now without a stammering tongue,
She sings of Jesus' blood,

By which she here was freed from sin
And made God's happy child;
Through which she felt the peace within
When scoffed at and reviled :

Through which she conquer'd death and hell,

The grave and Satan too; And now her notes of praise do swell To Him who brought her through.

JOHN MOLES,

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Winsloe Road, P. E. Island, Oct. 31st, 1856.

My Dear Br. Prior.

Having through the abundant mercy of Almighty God our heavenly Father arrived at this place, I now forward you a very short account of our passage.

The ship "Majestic "left the Brunswick Dock, Liverpool, on Friday, Sept. 12th, but in consequence of the wind being contrary did not sail until Sunday, 14th. On the Thursday following I began to make notes of passing events, an extract from which I now send you.

Thursday Sept. 18th. Put to sea on Sunday last; and such a Sabbath it was never my lot before to experience. To attempt á detail of the vast variety of thoughts passing in the mind, would be fruitless. Monday and Tuesday the wind was dead against us-blowing very fresh-and on Tuesday evening it was a hurricane. We were knocking about under close-reefed top-sails. Wednesday the storm continued. The Captain said it blew wicked; as night came on the ship laboured greatlypitching Bow-sprit under. It was an awful season, and our position a perilous one. I retired to pray, bolding on with both hands, and with difficulty continued on my knees. I found easy access to the throne of grace, and felt as though I were talking with God, and received as an answer, "Your lives shall be given you." ** Immediately after the Captain put the ship about, and ran before the storm, saying as he did so, "It is better to be sure, than sorry;" thus abandoning the idea of making the North passage. "Then

were we glad, because we were quiet." This morning we have a splendid view of the Irish coast, and hope to get to sea by the South passage.

Saturday 20th. Since Thursday things have gone more favourably, and last night about 8 o'clock we bade adieu to Cape Clear. Br. Woodman continues very poorly-he proves to be a very bad sailor. I have great peace, and feel buoyant with hope as to the success of

*From this moment I expected ship-wreck, but felt confident that our lives would be safe.

my Mission. While thinking of home to-day comfort was derived from the thought that Elizabeth and the chil dren were in Father's keeping, and consequently safe. I have been greatly blessed in reading the scriptures, and the "Tongue of fire." Every preacher ought to read the " Tongue of fire."

Wednesday 24th. Last Saturday night, the whole of Sunday and Monday, we encountered fearful weather. The ship was laid to on Monday night under main topsail close-reefed and the Spanker. Last night we had a very narrow escape. The wind was blowing very contrary; the night was awfully dark, and soon after midnight a large ship running before the wind was seen close upon our Starboard bow! All was alarm; two minutes more and she would have been into us; but, God be thanked, she was seen just in time to prevent so sad a catastrophe. Hitherto we have been very unfortunate. I thank God my mind is kept in perfect peace. Br. Woodman is bettering.

Monday 29th. Last Wednesday night, all day on Thursday, Friday, and until Saturday mid-day, we had ferfu, weather. Sails close reefed all the time, sleep by day or night next to impossible. During this storm we have been driven from 300 to 400 miles out of our course. This is rather trying to a Landsman. Yesterday I distributed a good supply of the "British Messenger" to the passengers and crew; they were well received, and read. May God make them a great blessing. I am happy in the God of my salvation.

Saturday Oct. 4th. Contrary winds all the week--blowing very strong-a little more favourable to-day, but very far from what we want, or rather from what we think we want. To say, "Thy will be done," requires more than a lit tle submission; but bless God, I can say it with all my heart, "Thy will be done."

Monday 6th. Yesterday was the first really fine day we have had since we left Liverpool. I preached to the passengers and crew from Rom. v. 1. It was a very impressive season. The Lord was with us. It was really a

treat to have an opportunity of preaching "the word." Br. Woodman has got over his sickness and eats wonderfully. My heart is fixed, trusting in the living God.

Friday 10th. This morning we witnessed a grand sight. We were between two winds-a breeze from the East, and another breeze from the West, were struggling for the mastery. We saw the clouds coming from opposite points; the sca was like boiling water; now the west wind would prevail, and now the east wind. We were all on deck encouraging the east wind, and at length it proved victorious, and we sped on our way.

Monday 13th. On Friday night, from 12 to 4 o'clock in the morning, we encountered a heavy gale from the N. W. The lee rail water, with closereefed topsails. Saturday was far from a pleasant day, and towards evening it blew very hard. Yesterday (Sunday) was the most dreary day we have had; it rained nearly all day, and the ship was going bowsprit under most of the afternoon. We could hardly be said to have any canvass spread. We could only stand, sit, or even lie down, as we held fast, and hardly then. Toward night it moderated a little. Today we are doing better, but going a long way out of our course.

"Shall

not the Judge of all the Earth do right ?" This is our 29th day at sea, and we are but a little more than halfpassage. I suppose Job was never tried after this fashion.

Wed. 15th. Fair wind. Should it continue, and all go well, we shall be at Charlotte Town by Saturday night or Sunday morning.

Saturday 18th. Nearly becalmedwhat wind there is, is dead against us. We have made no progress since Wednesday. It is very cold; we are on the Banks of Newfoundland.

Monday 20th. Saturday evening the sun set clear for the first time since we left Liverpool. Yesterday was a splendid day. I preached to the passengers and crew-subject the Prodigal Son. Br. Woodman said it was good to be there, he had hard work to keep from shouting aloud. Last night it came on to rain and to blow; the wind has been favourable for some hours past. We are about 200 miles from Charlotte Town.

Wednesday 22nd. Sighted land this morning about 9 o'clock, and came to anchor this evening off the entrance to the "Gut of Causo."

Thursday. Weighed anchor early this morning, and ran through the Gut with a fair wind. Wednesday 29th. On Thursday morning, after we had got into the Gulf, the wind set dead against us, and continued to increase all the afternoon, and during the night. The Captain laid the ship to for the night under very little canvass. On Friday it was a fearful tempest, and after contending in vain against the raging elements, (in the midst of a snow-storm-it snowed nearly all day) about 3 o'clock in the afternoon the Captain resolved to run to PICTOU, Nova Scotia, for shelter. We came to anchor about 5 o'clock at the entrance to the harbour, under the lee of the land, and at the usual time retired to our berths. Between 11 and 12 o'clock, an alarm was given-the ship was dragging her anchor! All hands were immediately on the move. Alas! she struck the ground. Another anchor was prepared, and we manned the windlass, passengers and crew (I never worked so hard in my life up to that time). We got in 6 fathoms of cable. "She floats" was the cheery sound heard from the Captain's tongue, followed by, "Plenty of water ahead!" We worked on until we had got in 15 fathoms of Cable-" Avast heaving" was the welcome sound. "Is that anchor all clear ?" "All clear, sir." "Go!" and down went the second anchor. Both anchors were brought to bear, and we thought ourselves safe. I remained until 2 o'clock conversing with the Captain and others and then turned in. I had hardly laid down, before it was found that the ship was drifting with both auchors. She struck, again and again. Anxiou-ly did we wish for daylight, and never was daylight more welcome.

A Barque was on shore about half a mile from us. Signals were made for help, and a steam tug came to look upon us; but such was the fury of the tempest she could not render any assistance, and left us to our fate. The barque was in ballast; we had between 700 and 800 Tons of cargo, and continued thumping on the bottom worse and worse. We had about 14 fect of water a-stern, more a-head, and were about half-a-mile from the shore, constantly getting into a worse position. Fortunately we had a sandy bottom; there were rocks on either hand. About 12 o'clock on Saturday night she began to make extra water. The pumps were kept on at intervals of ten minutes all

night, and the ship striking the bottom with great violence. About 9 o'clock on Sunday morning the water gained on the pumps, and they were kept constantly going; myself and Br. Woodman, with other passengers, taking our turn with the crew, but it was all to no purpose. The weather began to moderate, and a small craft came from Pictou, and took us on shore. That evening the Majestic had 10 feet of water in her hold, consequently a large portion of her valuable cargo is ruined. Had we struck half-a-mile from where we did, it is doubtful as to whether I should have penned this to you; but glory be to God, our lives are given us. O for grace to consecrate them continuously to his service!

Br. Woodman and myself went to a chapel in the evening of Sunday at Pictou. I felt as though I had a fire shut up in my bones. I was weary with forbearing and could not stay. I offered to address the congregation, and did So, and prayed at the close. When the congregation was leaving, a gentleman spoke to me, enquired into certain matters, and invited us to his house to breakfast the next morning, which invitation we accepted, and also a second invitation to tea on Monday. His name was Narraway. He knows BR. THORNE, and many others. MR.W. HEARD, from Charlotte Town, was visiting at his house. MR. HEARD is a son of MR. HEARD of Bideford. We were wind-bound on Monday, but on Tuesday morning we sailed in the "Lucy Alice" for Charlotte Town, and arrived about 5 o'clock.

Arrangements had been made for us to go to Mr. Cross' (Wesleyan) where we received every attention, and were treated as though we had been their children. Their kindness shall be remembered in the Day of Accounts.

I preached in the Baptist Chapel on Wednesday evening; the congregation was small, owing to the fact that it was an exceedingly stormy night, and the rain descended copiously.

Yesterday BR. BOUNDY, one of the Circuit Stewards, came to Charlotte Town, and brought us to this place. I had about five minutes interview with BR. METHERALL, and expect him here again very shortly. I am now staying at BR. J. FORD's, formerly of Ringsash. Br. Boundy is also from Ringsash.

We are both well, and happy in the Rock of Ages, and as for myself I feel quite as comfortable as any one in my circumstances can expect to do.

Trusting that you will not forget me in your prayers,

I am, dear Brother, yours truly, C. BARKER. P. S. My love to the Committee, the friends in Exeter, and Shebbear, and every where else.

I had forgotten to say that there were several wrecks on the coast on the fearful night the noble Majestic was stranded. C.B.

Mr. Editor-If I were to write you all the thoughts passing in my mind from day to day, and from night to night, you would have some very strange things, and some very good things.

I do not think the following is very bad. The other night while rolling about in my berth, I thought, "If the Sabbath School children were asked, they would be very happy to collect, by special effort, enough money to defray the entire expense incurred by sending the Deputation to Prince Edward Island." Could a card be prepared, headed ;-Special Contributions toward defraying &c. &c; the whole of the collecting to be done in a fortnight, and paid to the Superintendents of the several schools on the first Sabbath in 1857; and the whole amount be remitted to the Treasurer on or before the 1st of February. I thought if they would do this, I would engage to write them a Letter, each month, for the next year, to be printed in the Child's Magazine, by your kind permission. Perhaps we should want about four pages per month. The Letters should be in reference to the Deputationship. Will you lay the substance of this before the children, and let me know the result, that I may be in time with my first Letter.

I see by looking at the Minutes that we have 20,526 Scholars; now suppose 7,600 of these to take a card and bring but one shilling each, for this special object, we should have a large Margin to appropriate to building purI wish I could poses on the Island. speak to the little folks. Mr. Editor, speak to thein for me. Anxiously waiting your reply, I am, yours truly,

On Board, Sept. 24, 1856. C. B.