3. The rules and regulations by which this college is governed shall be such as to encourage its students to matriculate and take degrees in the University of London.

4. Boys of any age, beyond that of seven years, shall be admitted to this college, and such as have neither matriculated at the University of London, nor arrived at the age of 17 years, shall be called pupils, whilst those who have matriculated, or have reached that age, shall be denominated students.

5. This college shall be supported by endowments, by voluntary subscriptions, by donations, and by the fees paid by students and pupils.

6. The subscribers to this college shall be either governors or contributors.

7. All members of the New Church who shall subscribe to the support of this college, at the least one guinea a year, shall be denominated annual governors; and all members who shall subscribe at least ten pounds at one time, or who shall give a donation of books or other things to the value of twenty-five pounds, or shall pay a legacy of fifty pounds or upwards to the college, shall be denominated life governors. All other sub

scribers or donors shall be denominated contributors.

8. The governors shall hold general meetings annually, or oftener, for the appointment of officers, and the enacting of all necessary laws and regulations. At all general meetings the governors who reside beyond the London postal district, and all ladies, being governors, may vote by proxy; but no annual governor shall vote until his first subscription shall have been paid at the least six calendar months.

9. At the annual general meetings, the governors shall elect a council by ballot, but all other voting at the general meetings shall be by show of hands. The chairman of the meetings shall not vote except in case of an equal division, when he shall have the casting vote.

10. The annual general meeting of the governors shall be held on the last Tuesday in the month of April, at eight o'clock in the evening, unless otherwise specially summoned by the secretary; and special general meetings shall be convened by the secretary, under the direction of the council, upon requisition signed by five or more governors, stating the object of such meeting. Notice of

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all general meetings shall be forwarded to each governor at his or her last known address, if in Great Britain or Ireland, at the least seven days prior to the time of holding such meeting.

11. All governors, prior to voting for the first time at a general meeting, shall sign the following declaration:-"I, the undersigned, do hereby declare my belief that the Lord Jesus Christ is the only God of Heaven and earth in whom is the Divine Trinity; that His Word is the Divine Truth itself, and contains interior senses within the letter; that it is the appointed medium of man's regeneration, which is effected by the Lord in proportion as man shuns evils as sins against Him, and lives a life according to the Ten Commandments. That after the death of the natural body, it is laid aside for ever; and that man rises in his spiritual body into an eternal state of existence; and that now is the time of the Lord's Second Coming, and the establishment of the New Church, signified by the New Jerusalem in the Apocalypse. And I do hereby further declare, that should I at any time fall into a denial of these holy truths, I will resign my office in this college."

12. The council shall consist of twelve adult male governors, of whom three shall be the treasurer, secretary, and librarian. To this council the power of filling up vacancies in its own body, and the general management of the institution, shall be confided in the intervals of general meetings.

13. The treasurer shall receive and pay all moneys under the direction of the council, and transact such other business as belongs to his office.

14. The secretary shall call general meetings, and meetings of the council, He shall conduct the correspondence, and report, at least annually, in the "Conference Magazine," or otherwise, the state of the institution. And he shall transact such other business as belongs to his office.

15. The librarian shall take care of all books belonging to the college, and keep a catalogue of the same. He shall also keep a list of desiderata, and transact such other business as belongs to his office.

16. No alteration or addition to these laws shall be made which is not in harmony with the object of this college; and such alteration or addition shall be

made only at a general meeting, and after notice has been given to the council of such intended alteration or addition, at the least six weeks prior to the time of holding such meeting; the secretary giving due notice of the same in the circular by which the meeting is convened.

BIRMINGHAM.-To the Editor.-Sir, Permit me to correct an error which found its way into your November Number. In reference to the Birmingham Summerlane Society, it is stated that "the resignation of the Rev. E. Madeley had been accepted by a meeting of trustees and members." As this statement is calculated to convey a wrong impression of facts to the church at large, wish to briefly state the case, without any comment on the painful circumstances which induced Mr. Madeley to adopt the course he did.

The committee and trustees accepted Mr. Madeley's resignation. They then called a special meeting of the society, and submitted to it "a report," mainly justifying the conduct of the committee in relation to the minister. The result of that meeting was, that the members, by their votes, refused to adopt the report the committee had prepared for their approval, and also refused to accept the resignation of the minister. The trustees and committee have since practically ignored the power of the members to give effect to their votes, by declaring that, by the provisions of their "Trust Deed," the decision of the trustees and committee can alone settle the point at issue. By your inserting this correction, you will oblige many of our friends here.-I am, Sir, respectfully

SOUTH LONDON.-As previously arranged, the bazaar in aid of this society's building fund was held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th October, at St. George's Hall, King's Cross. The room, which is central and commodious, had been previously repainted, and was admirably adapted for the purpose. The stalls (seven) were tastefully decorated, and ranged in convenient positions. Each bore a number and the name of the lady who presided over it:-No. 1, Mrs. Edward Austin; 2, Mrs. Isaac Gunton; 3, Mrs. John Meadows; 4, Mrs. Edward Margetson; 5, Mrs. Alfred Braby; 6, Miss

Rous; 7, Mrs. I. J. Alvey and Mr. James Lewis. In addition to these, a refreshment stall was efficiently managed by Mrs. Pitman. Six of the stalls contained a large supply of the articles usually sold on such occasions, but the seventh (No. 2) was devoted exclusively to books, cartes, and pictures. Through the munificence of Rev. H. Wrightson, and other friends, it was filled with a choice collection of New Church literature (many volumes being superbly bound), and its receipts were a material addition to the profits of the undertaking. The bazaar was projected by Mr. I. J. Alvey, one of the deacons of the society.

The commencing ceremony was well attended. Mr. E. Austin, leader of the society, presided, and after a brief address, introduced the venerable Rev. D. G. Goyder, who gave an interesting sketch, from personal acquaintance, of New Church labours in South London fifty years ago. He was followed by the Rev. O. P. Hiller, after which the Rev. Dr. Bayley, in a felicitous speech, congratu lated the meeting upon the delightful scene before him, and wished the effort every success. The National Anthem was then sung by the whole assembly, and the bazaar declared to be opened. The aim of the Committee-that the bazaar should be especially of a New Church cha racter was thoroughly realised. Friends from every part of the metropolis assembled, as well as zealous brethren from the country, and seemed delighted to be able to meet together and renew old acquaintances. The attractions of the gathering were greatly enhanced by the assistance of several skilful musi cians, under the superintendence of Mrs. Lindley, of Cross-street Church.

To show how universally the appeal put forth has been responded to, it may be stated that in addition to handsome presents from every portion of London from the Argyle-square Junior Members' Society, and from the Swedenborg Society-contributions came from the following country towns:Accrington, Birmingham, Brighton, Bedford, Christchurch, Chatteris, Cheshire, Colchester, Dover, Derby, Framlingham, Loughbro', Louth, Luton, Melbourne, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Peterborough, Preston, Snodland, Sheffield, and York. More remote well-wishers, too, did not forget what was being done, packages being received from Madeira, Florence,

society at Wivenhoe, who expressed a hope that all present would set a proper value on the doctrines of that pure and undefiled religion which they held, especially their teaching that good works are necessary to salvation. Several other friends addressed the meeting.

JERSEY.-The report of the fifth anniversary meeting of the Missionary Association has been received. We learn from it that a course of lectures was delivered in the early part of the year by the Rev. Dr. Bayley, which have done much to remove prejudice. The lecture on Dr. Colenso and his difficulties deserves particular notice, many whose minds had been stirred up with inquietude having gladly availed themselves of the information not to be found elsewhere. This lecture was the means of calling attention to the course which followed on the more immediate truths of the Church. The lectures were comprehensive, attractive, and efficient, as reported in the papers and periodicals at the time. The committee regret that family affliction has prevented their receiving the services of the Rev. R. Storry, with whom they deeply sympathise. Of £5. 8s. received, a small balance remains. As the harvest is great and the labourers are few," the committee recommend renewed exertion. The Rev. W. Rothery is to be invited to pay a missionary visit at the earliest opportunity. THOS. BAXTER, Sec.

DERBY.-On Thursday, October 23rd, Mrs. Roe, the Mayoress of Derby, acceded to a request of one of the literary and scientific societies of the town, and read an essay on the "Education of Girls," to a large and deeply interested audience. One of the M.P.'s for the borough took the chair, and was supported by the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Madeley, Rev. J. Hyde, and many other gentlemen. The essay was received with continued applause. The essayist has consented to allow the essay, which is most admirable and instructive, and charmingly written, to be published which will enable it to accomplish a wider use than otherwise. When it is before the public our readers will see it announced. As indicating how a member of the New Church may find congenial and beneficial avenues for usefulness, the above fact may be found interesting,

especially as the talented lady and the other names are so widely known in the Church. On Friday evening, the Derby Junior Members' Society, assisted by several friends, gave an amateur dramatic and musical, soirée, at the Mechanics' Lecture Hall, before a large, select, and highly-respectable audience. The whole was under the management of Mr. George Holme, jun., and it very agreeably illustrated how innocent and rational amusement may occasionally be introduced among the young people belonging to a religious denomination, under the care of those most interested in their truest welfare.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Mr. Richard Rowed writes from Ilsington, Devonshire :-"I cordially concur in the proposed to make the New Jerusalem Church a subscriber to the funds of the British and Foreign Bible Society, and I hope the names of the treasurers, for the subscription from the various societies, will be published in the New Jerusalem Magazine, that isolated receivers may have an opportunity to subscribe with the society nearest their respective locality."

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The cash in the hands of the treasurer now amounts to £140.; and the sale of the old chapel, after paying mortgage, will, it is expected, add £120. to the fund. The committee beg to remind the Church generally of the great necessity there exists for a suitable place of worship in their important and increasing town, and earnestly entreat the assistance of societies and friends who have not yet contributed; this, speedily done, would enable the committee to decide respecting plans, &c., which should be prepared before the end of the year. Treasurer's address-Mr. John Atkin Clarke, Esplanade, Nottingham.

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MIDDLETON. On the evening of Tuesday, the 14th November, Mrs. Rothery read, in one of the school-rooms belonging to the New Church, Middleton, an able essay against the custom of putting on mourning garments for the dead. essayist demonstrated, in her usual style of clearness and force, that this timehonoured custom is anti-Christian and heathenish; that it is often an unreality and hypocrisy; and that it not unfrequently immerses the poorer classes in pecuniary difficulties from which for long months, sometimes years, they are unable to extricate themselves. On these and other grounds which were adduced and elucidated, it was urged that all Christians who are enlightened to see that death is one of God's merciful appointments, that "the dead are raised," and if good, are more truly living and blessed than they could have been during their preparatory life-should not only resign this bad custom, but do their utmost to induce their brethren to free themselves for ever from its tyranny. The room was filled with an intelligent and attentive audience; many comers were unable to obtain admission. It is intended to form an anti-mourning association, consisting of all who will join it, irrespectively of sect or creed. The Middleton Association will communicate with other parts of the country, and invite people to combine their efforts to put down what is essentially a heathen, and practically a pernicious custom. We understand there is a likelihood of the essay being published by Mr. Pitman, in the form of a pamphlet, for which, becatise of its Christian sentiments and spirit-the seed of life which it contains

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Departed this life, July 31st, aged 37 years, Benjamin Mawson, a steady, consistent member of this society (Embsay, Yorkshire). While health allowed, he took a very active part in the Sundayschool and choir. He was much esteemed and respected by all who knew him for his unassuming manners and upright actions. While fully resigned to the will of the Lord, he yet thought it his duty to leave no means untried to recover his failing health. For this purpose, accompanied by his brother and brother-in-law, he determined to proceed to London, to consult an eminent physician. They had proceeded as far as Loughborough, when a change was observed in him, and before the train could be brought to a stand his spirit was freed from the trammels of his frail earthly body.

George Mawson, brother to the above, was removed to a higher sphere on September 22nd, aged 32 years. He, like his brother, was a useful member of the Church.

On the 8th August, at her residence, Jane-street, Emma, the beloved wife of George Slater, Brisbane, Australia, a few days after her infant daughter. She was a gentle, unaffected woman, and was much respected by all who knew her. She had a great love for the doctrines of the