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Southland Times, Issue 1191, 4 January 1870, Page 4

Public Notices. - TNVITATTON FOR WEEK OF PRAYEE I THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. H.A.— TTNUM CORPUS SUMUS IN : CEEISTO. JANUARY 2—9,' 1870. Beloved Brethren united in the Faith, of the Gospel in all: Countries,— > It is now Nine years since the Evangelica Alliance issued their first invitation to Christians throughout the world to set apart the first weel 1 of the New Year for United Prayer on agreec subjects. The invitation met with cordial and 1 general acceptance, and the January _ Week oi Universal Prayer has become an institutioE honoured and devoutly observed in the different 1 Capitals, and principal Towns and Villages oi Protestant Countries, and of all other Lands in , which there are Ghristians. Each year has shewn an increase in the number of those who ' with "one accord make common supplication," and has also furnished evidence that God still . j graciously hears the prayers of his suppliants, and sends answers in manifold forms of blessing. Fellow Christians. The commencement of another year approaches. To those of us who name the name of Christ, and who may be spared to welcome its advent, solemn duties and responsibilities will belong. The Church and the World remain as ever in direct antagonism, and the voice of the Captain of our Salvation will call us to the field of service and of conflict for the defence and extension of His Kingdom. Prayer, United Prajer, is.one of our mightiest weapons ; and mindful of the " times of refreshing," so often enjoyed, and in so many places throughout the earth during the Week of Prayer; and remembering the sure promise of God's Word, we earnestly invite you to renew fervent and united supplication before the mercy seat of our reconciled God and Father in Christ Jesus, during the first week of the. ensuing new year. "I will that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting."—! Tim. ii. 8. The following topics are suggested as suitable for exhortation and intercession on the successive days of meeting : — TUESDAY, JANUARY 4. Nations. Prayer for Kings and all in authority ; for the rich and poor of the land ; for' the increase of righteousness ; and for universal peace ; for countries where religious liberty is enjoyed, where the light of truth has entered, and where recent events claim special attention. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. Famhies. Prayer for Parents ; for children at home and abroad ; for servants ; for Schools, Colleges, and Universities. THURSDAY, JANUARY 6. Cheistian Union. Prayer for the Divine Blessing to rest on the Assembly of Christians from all countries to be held this year in New York. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7. The Cheistian Chttrch. Prayer for all " Ministers of the Word" ; for all Missionary and Religious Societies ; for the removal of false doctrine ; and for the revival of religion, and the increase of Christian Love among all true believers. SATURDAY, JANUARY 8. Gkneeai Topics. Prayer for the spread of God's Word and a pure literature ; for men of commerce and of science ; and for Christians in heathen and idolatrous countries. SUNDAY, JANUARY 9. 1 Corinthians, xiii. James Davis, Hebmann Schmettatt, Ph.D. — Secretaries of the British Branch of the Evangelical Alliance. WrtEiAM E. Dodge, H. B. Smith, D.D. — President and Chairman of Executive Committee of the American Branch. GTJTT.TiATIMB MONOD, GEOBGE FISCH, D.D. — President and Secretary of the French Branch. Hermann Messnee — Secretary of the German Branch. Leonard Anet, Ciement de Fate — President and Secretary of the Brussels Committee. Van Wassemaee Van Catwijce:, J. W. Van Loon, M. Cohen Stuart — President, VicePresident, and Secretary of Dutch Conference Committee of the Evangelical Alliance. A. Capadose, M.D. — President of the Netherland Protestant Society. J. Adbian Naytlle, T. Metlan — President and Vice-President of the Geneva Committee. OHANN C. Bbbgeb — Secretary of the Swedish Branch. Fbeiin& Mhungen, Edwin E. Buss — Chairman and Secretary of the Turkish Branch. DAT OF SPECIAL PRATER FOR THE CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN PARENTS. TUESDAY, JUNE 7th 1870. The blessing of God bo graciously vouchsafed in previous years to the united prayers of Christian parents for their children has suggested to the Council of the British Branch of the Alliance to renew their invitation for this purpose. Taking advantage of this circular, they cordially and affectionately invite Christians throughout the world to set apart TUESDAY, JUNE 7th, 1870, for earnest and united prayer for the conversion, holiness, and usefulness of their children. ®^= YOU ARE EARNESTLY REQUESTED to obtain for this Circular Invitation an insertion in Local Newspapers, Magazines, and other periodicals, and to promote the holding of United Prayer Meetings during the week in your Neighborhood ; also TO COMMUNICATE TO THE SECRETARIES of the British Branch (7, Adam Street, Strand, London), any circumstance of interest arising out of the observance. In accordance with the foregoing plan, Pbateb Meetings will be held every evening during the week in the Presbyterian Hall, Tay street, commencing at 8 o'clock, to which all are earnestly invited. ~ CAUTION. I HEREBY CAUTION all persons from buying or selling any of my Lemonade and Ginger Beer Bottles, as I have never disposed of any. Persons found trafficking in the same will be prosecuted. W. J. MOFFETT. N.B. — Premiums offered elsewhere are only an encouragement to theft, Invercargill, 16th December, 1869. VT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all strange lAI stock found on my Bun and purchased land, Hokanui, after this date, will be impounded. F. WENTWORTH, Wantwood Station. 18th Dec, 1869. RIVERTON SCHOOL. MR J. E. STEWART having been appointed to the mastership of Riverton School, begs respectfully to inform the inhabitants of that town and vicinity, that he re-opened the classes on Wednesday, the 17th day of November, last. The School will be conducted on the principles of the National Society's Training College, Battersea; and he trusts by careful attention to the Btu'dies and comfort of the pupils placed in his charge, to merit patronage and support.. . Evening Classes on. Mondays and Thursdays for Male Adults 5 and Tuesdays and Fridays for Young Ladies.