A STRING OF BEADS. Definitions from Eliza Cook. Alcohol.-The greatest contractor for strait waistcoats and coffins. Dram.- A small quantity taken by those who have fer grains of sobriety and no scruples of conscience. Alcohol.--A physical clothes' brush celebrated for de stroying the coats of the stomach. Maori Total Abstainers. The church of which Mr. Thomas Spurgeon is the pastor at Auckland has a Mission to the Maoris, Mr. Far brother being the missionary. At a recent election four gallons of rum were taken to one of the settlements for electioneering purposes. But the whole of the people rose in anger, and ordered it away, saying they were not people with two faces; they had joined Peaparata's (Fair brother's) band, and never intended to drink strong liquor again. abstainer from all intoxicating liquors for a portion of his life. His testimony was most valuable, and had influenced the views and habits of many persons. In a letter to Mr. Livesey's “Moral Reformer” in 1832, I quoted this and other facts, which led Mr. Livesey, who was then an abstainer, to institute inquiries and make calculations which he embodied in his famous “ Malt-Liquor Lecture." One of the most striking instances of total abstinence amongst the distinguished men of the eighteenth century, is that of the celebrated John Howard, the prison philanthropist. He was born in 1726, and died in 1790. For nearly twenty years of the latter portion of his remarkable career he abstained from wine and other alcoholic drinks. Many of the prisons in this country he visited more than once, and made tours of inspection of the prisons of France, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, etc. To use the eloquent language of Edmund Burke," he visited all Europe, not to survey the sumptuousness of palaces, or the stateliness of temples, not to make accurate mea. surements of the remains of ancient grandeur, nor to form a scale of the curiosities of modern art, not to collect medals, or to collate manuscripts; but to dive into the depths of dungeons, to plunge into the infection of hospitals, to survey the mansions of sorrow and pain, to take the gauge and dimensions of misery, depression, and contempt, to remember the forgotten, to attend the neglected, to visit the forsaken, and to compare and collate the distress of all men in all countries. His plan is original ; it is as full of genius as of humanity. It was a voyage of discovery, a circumnavigation of charity.” He was frequently asked what precautions he used to protect himself from infection in the prisons and hospitals he visited. In his journal we find the answer, ** Next to the free goodness and mercy of the author of my being, temperance and cleanliness are my preservatives. Trusting in Divine Providence, and be. lieving myself in the way of my duty, I visit the most noxious cells, and while thus employed I fear no evil.” It must be remembered that Howard began his practice of abstinence from intoxicants before he entered upon his great work of prison reform, and there can be no doubt that by acting upon this im. portant principle, and by the observance of other prudential rules, he was wonderfully preserved and sustained in the prosecution of his disinterested and philanthropic work. John Howard's life and work must ever have an especial interest for the friends of temperance. (To be continued.) Redistribution. In the drink traffic, between the dealers and the drinkers, all the best seats, the softest beds, the richest tables, the brightest silks, and the sweetest cherries are allotted to the brewers, the licensed victuallers, and thu publicans. Now, let the drinkers stop the drinking, and become total abstainers, and they will be able to effect 1 glorious RedisTRIBUTION of Seats. There is no limi to the redistribution of comforts, necessaries, and luxurie to wives, children, selves, and tradesmen, which may be effected in this manner.--Thomas Henson. Self-Enfranchisement. The home that had satisfied my wants as a drinker wa not in harmony with my self-respect as a teetotaler, an: I soon put myself in possession of a house rented a twelve pounds a year. Then I was living in one, the rental of which was a shilling a week. In that hoie, for it was literally a hole, I sang, “ Rule Britannia, Briton never shall be slaves." Yet I had no voice nor power ir choosing a Parliamentary representative. When I took my money from the public house, and put it on to th: rent, the rent enfranchised me. No candidate for Parlia mentary honours after that would pass my door; befon it they never knew where I lived, nor cared for what! wanted.-Thomas Whittaker. TINY TOKENS. TOTAL ABSTINENCE AMONG STANIARDS.-Probably the first Total Abstinence organisation among Spanish speaking people has just been formed at Montevideo in the South American Republic of Uruguay. It is in the form of a Good Templars' Lodge, and was organised by the Rev. J. B. Wood, at the Methodist Episcopal Mission. The members are all Spanish, and several are preachers and teachers, all being converts from Roman Catholicism. They are proud of having to be the pioneers of Spanish teetotalism, and have named their Lodge the "Aurora." Mr. Wood writes, “ They are the · Aurora' of the Temperance day for Spanish speaking lands. Our Juvenile Templars are prospering: "The Sunday School work is extending. The Gospel work in all departments goes on grandly. Pray for South America." HE memory of a kindly word For long gone by Sent lovingly; Or sudden tear; The tone of cheer ; But I have heard ;". From God's own word ; As ministry, Scant sympathy; Oh! who can tell To make it well. Baptist Total Abstinence Association. UNFERMENTED WINES. DIRECT FROM THE VINEYARDS. GENUINE GRAPE JUICE. President-W S. Caine, Esq., M.P., Clapham Common, S.W. Alto Douro, Madeira, Congress, Bordeaux, Muscat, Vice-Presidents. Vesuvius, Marsala. Rev. S. H. Booth. ALFRED ILLINGWORTH, Esq. , J. P. CHOWN. M.P. These wines vary considerably in body, flavour, colour and bouquet, Joux CLIFFORD, D:D. THOMAS Cook, Esq. and are calculated to meet every variety of taste and requirement. The J. CULROSS, D.D. RICHARD CORY, Jun., Esq., J.P. first six are RICHARD GLOVER. ROBERT Rae, Esq. EXCELLENT COMMUNION WINES. HENRY Phillips, Esq., J.P. Prospectuses containing description and price list post free ci CHAS. 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II, Crane Court, Fleet St., London, E.C., before the 15th of January. For terms, &c, apply as above. East Dulwich, S.E. Fane Court. Flert S OF THE SENS MUST BE 1.-Objects. To assist in the formation of Baptist Congregational Temperance Societies, and the increase of total abstinence practice in and by the Baptist Denomination, by means of deputations, lectures, sermons, meetings, the circulation of literature, and all other suitable methods of operations. II.-MEMBERSHIP-To consist of abstaining Baptist Ministers, Deacons, Elders, Professors and Students of Baptist Colleges, and of abstaining Delegates to the Baptist Union. JANUARY, 1885. S this Magazine will be in the hands RULES. FOR THE AFFILIATION OF AUXILIARIES, of our readers before the 25th of 1.- That any Total Abstinence Society in connection with a Baptist December, we have the gratification Church and Congregation, sball on application, become an Auxiliary to nis Association. by payment of not less than Five Shillings per annum, of expressing our sincere desire that and the adoption of the Rules of the Association. II.-That each Auxiliary shall be entitled to a copy of the Annual they may enjoy a “ Merry Christmas" as well Report, and such assisiance by Deputation and otherwise as it may be as a “ Happy New Year." We would that all | in the power of the Association to render. III.---That each Auxiliary be entitled to depute a representative to the homes into which, month by month, the attend and vote at the Annual Mecting of the Association. IV.-That each Auxiliary be expected to furnish an Annual State Bond of Union finds its way, may be filled ment to the Parent Society one full month before the Annual Members' Meeting in April, for the use of the Secretary in preparing the Report at this season with light and gladness and com. of the Association. fort, and that our friends everywhere may receive the "blessing of the Lord which maketh Volume 1. Now Ready. rich,” and with which “ He addeth no sorrow." We rejoice to think of the many whose mirth this Christmas will be wiser, purer, and safer than formerly, because of their recent adoption of total abstinence-of parents, who will wel. Limp Cloth, Gold Lettered, is. 6d. ; Cloth Boards, Gold come their children, of hosts who will receive Lettered, 2s. Cases for Binding can be had upon application to the Hon. Sec., at Is, each, post their guests, to festivities which will be disfree; Title and Index, id , post free. honoured by no excess, endangered by no alcoholic excitement, and followed by no bitterOffices of the B.TAA. u. Crane Court Fleet | ness; at which the veil of sanctity and the name Street, E.C.; S. W. PARTRIDGE & Co., 9. Paternoster 1 of religion will not be used to hide the peril that Row, E.C. . lurks in the intoxicating cup, and no example will be set which the weakest may not safely and of the vast changes which will be effected follow. May the number of such be largely by the Seats' Bill, though our hopes largely increased before another Christmas shall come preponderate over our fears. One thing is round, and where the evil we deprecate is clear, however. In view of the enlargement of actually present and working, may speedy the county constituencies, and of increased deliverance be wrought. In some instances, representation in our great centres of population, no doubt, even among the families of our we must redouble our efforts to spread abroad readers, the joy of re-union will be mixed with sound temperance teaching, and thus prepare sadness, we do not say for the loss of beloved the way for the legislation which we are striving ones, who, absent from the home circle here, to obtain. We believe that the agricultural are “at home with the Lord,” but for those labourers to whom the franchise is now given, who wander in darkness and sin, and still refuse will not be found indifferent to the great reforms to forsake the error of their ways, and return to we have at heart, if these are wisely and clearly God. May He in great mercy soon rescue expounded to them. It must be ours diligently these erring ones from the grasp of the Destroyer, to teach them the truths which we have learned, and bring them and us, when our years on earth leaving no means untried which may help to shall be over, to the holy fellowship and the give a right direction to the unknown forces ere perfect blessedness of heaven. long to be brought into play. Temperance workers will need to improve to the utmost the opportunities which will be afforded by the year We are sure that all members of our Associa of our Lord eighteen hundred and eighty-five. tion, and readers of our Magazine, will be glad to join us in offering cordial congratulations to our President on his accession to office under It is gratifying to us, and will be, we are sure, Mr. Gladstone. His proved ability, untiring to all our friends, that we are able to report energy, and sound good sense, will make him a that the response to our appeal for a Temperance valuable helper to the Government, and we Sermon has hitherto been favołırable and enhave no doubt that, should his life and health couraging beyond our hopes. About One be continued (as we pray they may be) his Hundred and Eighty Sermons are promised, name will be honourably associated with several of which will be accompanied by a measures which will promote the general well collection. Some good brethren seem still to being of the country, and the progress think that to“ reason concerning tempeof Temperance especially. We are proud to rance” would be to miss an opportunity of have Mr. Caine as our President, and gratefully preaching the Gospel, but more are happily able acknowledge the success which, through the to grasp the links that bind the two together, Divine blessing, has attended the work of the and to recognise the former as the helper B. T. A. A., as directed by his practical wisdom, and handmaid of the latter. We look for great and urged forward by his zeal and enthusiasm. things as the result of the prayers and teachWe earnestly hope that we shall long enjoy the | ings of our approaching Temperance Sunday. benefit of his counsel, and that under his leadership we shall secure the important results for which we labour, and wait, and pray. HOW TO OBTAIN "THE BOND OF UNION." It will be some time before the practical working of the two great measures by which our Representative System is being so extensively modified, can possibly be ascertained. We confess to a kind of bewilderment when we attempt to forecast the probable results of the enfranchisement of 2,000,000 of our countrymen, ALL CONTRIBUTORS OF FIVE SHILLINGS AND UPWARDS per annum to the Funds of the Association, will receive a copy of the "BOND OF UNION," monthly, post free. Otherwise, order of your Local Bookseller, or send an Eighteen-penny Postal Order to Mr. JAMES T. SEARS, (Hon. Sec.), 11, Crane Court, Fleet Street, London. n BAPTISTA -ABSTINENCE ASSOCIAY ASSOCIATION V Independent Chapel, where a goodly number gathered to hear him. The Rev. Gethen Davies, of the College, very heartily entertained him during his stay in the town. Two nights were next spent at Oswestry. The first night the weather very materially interfered with the young people assembling, but the next evening OUR TRAVELLING SECRETARIES. a good number met in the chapel. The pastor presided, and Mr. Hewson delivered a lecture, which was well received. During the month 7 E mentioned last month that the 159 pledges have been taken, a large number of Rev. J. M. Hewson had com the BOND OF UNION and other publications sold, menced a five days' Mission in and many features of encouragement met with. Burnley, Lancashire, which was Mr. Hewson is now booking for the early 9 ) then in progress. He preached months of the year, and those wishing his seras two Temperance sermons on Sun vices would do well to apply early. As we go hose day, Nov. 16, in the morning at Enon, to press, he is conducting a series of meetings BS and in the evening in Mount Pleasant in Cardiff. Chapel. In the afternoon he addressed a large The Rev. P. G. SCOREY reports that he has gathering of young people in the Angle-street visited in London and its neighbourhood, WalSchoolroom, and was very much pleased with worth Road (twice), Maze Pond, Bow, Hampton the rapt attention given by the young friends. Hill, James' Grove, Forest Gate, and Hornsey. On the Monday evening he gave a lecture in The Bands of Hope at Walworth Road and “ Ebenezer'' Schoolroom, on Tuesday in Mount Maze Pond are in an encouraging condition. Pleasant Chapel, Wednesday in Enon Chapel, At James' Grove, the removal of the Pastor, and Thursday in Haggate Schoolroom, the last the Rev. J. G. Dann, who has left England for meeting being the best attended of the week. India, has caused general unsettlement, but the On Saturday evening Mr. Hewson addressed a members of the Society are working earnestly, meeting in Ebenezer Schoolroom, Bacup. On and hope for good success. At Forest Gate an the following Sunday evening he preached a interesting report for the year was presented, Temperance sermon in the Baptist Chapel, after which Mr. Scorey gave his Lecture, “Keep Waterfoot, and afterwards gave an address at the Door Shut.” The friends at this place are the Blue Ribbon Meeting in the Methodist earnestly striving to promote the good cause, Schoolroom. Monday evening he delivered a and have been specially successful in increasing lecture in the Zion Schoolroom, Bacup, and on the circulation of the BOND OF UNION. Mr. Tuesday evening in Irwell Terrace Schoolroom, Scorey also spent a week in Berkshire, where Bacup. In each case the Pastor presided. he held meetings at Binfield, Wokingham, Sunday, Nov. 30th, was spent in Ashton-under Sandhurst, Sindlesham, and Finchampstead. Lyme, and Mr. Hewson addressed the Sunday The week was a very stormy one, and this School, and met the Band of Hope Committee, somewhat interfered with the attendance on when they decided to affiliate with the Asso two or three evenings, but the meetings were ciation. encouraging and good. At two of them, a col. From there he went to North Wales, and lection was made, and thus the expenses of the had meetings in Wrexham, Cefn, and Llan journey were more than covered. Several gollen. At Wrexham the Band of Hope pledges were taken (two at Sandhurst being of was addressed one evening, and a lecture de a specially interesting character), and a good livered in the chapel the following night. At number of BOND or UNION sold. Mr. Scorey Cefn a Band of Hope was formed, which has was able to be present at the Soiree at Westaffiliated with us. Four evenings were spent bourne Park, at which he gave some account of here besides the Sunday, and ninety-two pledges the work in London, and he has been endeav. taken. The friends feel that a good foundation ouring with good prospect of success to prepare has been laid, upon which they will endeavour the way for the organisation of Societies in earnestly to build. At Llangollen Mr. Hewson places where at present our Association has no addressed a meeting in the English Baptist | footing. Chapel, and the next morning met with the Students at the College. He was very happy to AFFILIATED SOCIETIES, find them all in full sympathy with the work, and after a brief address was very heartily The following affiliations have been received thanked for his visit. The second evening he 'during the past month :-Torquay, “British gave an address to children and parents in the Workman”; Meltham, Huddersfield; Wood |