British and Foreign Bible Society.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3173, 6 April 1889, Page 2

British and Foreign Bible Society.

Public Meeting. , The meeting in the Wesleyan Church last evening was fairly well attended. The- ohair was occupied by the Rev. W. E. Paige. The proceedings opened with the Hymn "My heart and voice.l raise," after whioh the Rev. D. Fulton <jad a portion of Boripture and the Rev. W, Rowse offered prayer. The Chair-, man in his opening address gave a resume ot the history of the English Bible, and referred to the old iron ' bound Bibles of the English Cathe- y

dral3 and the manner in which \ copies of the Bible were prized by the ' * dark races amongst whom he bad lived. The Secretary (Rev W.. Rowse) gave a history of the organization of tho Mastertm Branch, and Ihe work done daring-; the year in which about £ll has been forwardelw to the Seoretary of the Wellington , Auxiliary, -ym' 1 The Rev. Mr Robjohn, on coming forward, congratulated the Committee upon the improved attendance • and interest maufested since.last year. Be then showed the vastness of the work being done throught tho world by the agoats and auxiliaries of the British and foreign Society. Tho work consisted of translating, printing, aud circulating the Soripturea. The Sooiety has already made' 883 translations; but as it has been stated by nn eminent authority that there aro between 2000 and 3000 distinct languages throughout the world, there is still very much to be done. The Eev. Mr Eobjohns next showed that the work of directing the Auxiliaries throughout the whole of Australia and .New Zealand was accomplished by two repre- £ sentatives of the Pavent Society, * Mr Kobjohns . having chargo of Queensland, New South Wales, and New Zealand, Some very interesting facts were stated about the Bible recently published in France Colonel'Laeaero, a member of Wf Roman Catholic Commmission,wmoli took him nine years to translate. A copy of this book was produced, as also, a portion of the Scriptures issued in Italy by an Italian publisher which has attained a circulation of 180,000 copies. The reverend gentleman concluded a most eloquent address by urging ohristiau! of all denominations to take more interest m the noble work done by tho Society. A collection was then take up, A vote of thanks was carried to tbe retiring committee, and the following gentlemen were elected to act during the ensuing year. President Hev, W. E. Paige; Treasurer—Mr E. Feist; Secretary —Kev, W. Bowse; Committee to oonsist of tho above, with the Bev. D. Fulton., and Messrs J. EJliott; J. Graham, D. McGregor, Joseph Freeth, and R, M. Galloway, Alter a hearty vote of thanks to the Eev. H. T, Kobjohns and the Chairman, a very interesting meeting brought to a close with the Dox<s|Q and bonodiction. ""'J

A Donkey for the Lamplighter. (To the Editor.) Sir.—Some time ago,on the motion of Cr. Oullen, the prio9 of gas was reduced by the Borough Council, with a view, (I understand) of encouraging its. consumption. I notice with pleasure, as a ratepayer, and 0110 who has to lielp pay for the gas, that Cr, Cullen's wise suggestion has speedily borne fruit, for -1 find that the Borough lamps, which consume no small quantity of our gas, are lighted by our energetio lamplighter, and are in full blaze long before sundown., The expression "Quick as a lamplighter," was used when I was a boy, to suggest agility and smartness;but in the case of our Maßterton Borough friend, it does not, apparently, apply. If, owing to the distance to bo travelled, it is thought necessary to light the lamps so early, I should like to suggest that the gas committee should proouro, and give to the tov lighter, a donkey to assist bim inWf rounds. The cost of the donkey and its keep would not exceed the interest we shall havo to pay on the.gaß which will be wasted during ui coming winter if tho present stat affairs is allowed to continue. V Youis &0.. Economy,