Sabbath Ebening at Home. WHEN Sabbath bells have ceased their sound, There is one spot, and one alone, Round which our hearts most cling, And fondest memories, one by one, Their choicest treasures bring. That spot is home; its sacred walls Nor crowded marts, nor festive halls, I've wandered far 'mong other bowers Home's well-loved group! Its Sabbath song- Its tones I seem to hear; Though borne full many a league along, They come distinct and clear, O Sabbath night! O treasured home! Shall bring my youth again. Keport on the Scholars' Advanced Competitive Examination, OCTOBER, 1872. SUBJECT." The Fulfilment of Old Testament Prophecy in the Life of Christ." GENTLEMEN, We beg herewith to submit our Report of the Examination of elder scholars conducted by us in October last. total of 108 successful of the 20 whose papers Seven of the First Class The entire number of candidates whose pipers were received by us was 128; of these, 40 have passed in the First Class, 68 in the Second Class, while 20 have failed to satisfy us, thus leaving a candidates--58 of whom were girls and 50 boys were not satisfactory, 14 were girls and 6 boys. having obtained marks considerably above the number allotted as a pass, we have placed them in the First Division, and classified them as "specially distinguished." The answers of John F. Higgs, who is at the head of the list, deserves warm commendation. It is with great pleasure we note these satisfactory results. The Examination was not an easy one, and was intentionally designed to test not only the retentiveness of the candidates' memories, but also their powers of original thought. We gladly recognise therefore the intelligence, the perseverance, and devout spirit which characterize so many of the papers. While in some cases the writing could be considerably improved with advantage, and the spelling likewise, yet several of the papers were distinguished by great care in the arrangement and the form in which the questions were answered. Div. I.-Specially distinguished (in order of merit.) وو John F. Higgs, Brunswick, Limehouse... 1st prize. Books to the value of 20s. 15s. ,, 3rd 15s. 4th 10s. Div. II.-In alphabetical order. Barthorpe, Frederick, Buckingham. Bowley, Mary, Park, Hornsey. Green, Alice, Camden Road. SECOND Horner, Annie, Camden Road. Machon, Caroline, Marsh Street. Smith, Selina S., Westbourne Grove. Sutton, Frederick, W., Haverstock Terry, Frederick, Stockwell (Congregational). Waldby, Alice, Camden Park. Walker, Frederick E., Westminster, CLASS. In alphabetical order. Allen, William, Brickfields. Cole, Emma, Camberwell New Road. Horton, Mary Ann, Jubilee Street. Johnson, Walter, Robert Street. Phelp, Lizzie, Marsh Street. Pisely, Annie, Metropolitan Tabernacle Reynolds, Alfred C., Barbican. Smith, Eliz. E., Lewisham High Rd. Stimpson, Matilda, Upper Holloway. Tavenda, Sarah A., Islington, (Congl.) Turvey, Emma, Haverstock. Walker, Thomas J., Trinity. Whiten, David, Hoxton Ragged. Wood, Adelaide, Charles St., Lambeth. The above list of can didates who have satisfactorily passed the Scholars' Advanced Competitive Examination is approved by us. December 7, 1872. WILLIAM BRADEN, WILLIAM G. LEMON, LL.B. } Examiners. COMPETITIONS. PRIZE TALE. The Editor's Table. We have much pleasure in offering to our readers their prizes. Each to consist of books to the value of ONE GUINEA, TEN SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE, AND FIVE SHILLINGS respectively. The books may be selected by the successful competitors. The tale is to illust ate THE VALUE OF PERSEVERANCE UNDER DIFFICULTIES. It must not exceed in length 12 pages of this magazine, must be written only on one side of the paper, on separate sheets, but stitched together at the left-hand margin. The competition is open to all readers of the Bible Class Magazine, of either sex, or of any age. The age, name, and address of the competitor, must be written on the last page of the manuscript, and also the name of the Sunday school, church, or chapel attended. The manuscripts must be forwarded to the Editor of the Bible Class Magazine, not later than the 30th of June next. A certificate of merit, very beautifully lithographed in colours, and suitable for framing, will be given to each of the winners of a prize; and also a similar certificate to the fourth and fifth in order of merit. The manuscripts of competitors taking prizes will be retained, and may be pubshed in the magazine if thought desirable by the Editor. Unsuccessful manuscripts will be returned to the writers upon application. Other competitions will be announced at intervals. A large number of MSS. have been sent in by competitors for the prizes offered for an Essay on "The teaching of the Word of God concerning the Lord's Day;" for a tale entitled "Excelsior," and for the best description of a Summer Holiday. We fear it will be impossible to publish the names of successful competitors earlier than May; but if we can possibly arrive ut a sufficiently early decision, they shall be given in our number for March next. BIBLICAL QUESTIONS. 1. Name two most important facts recorded in Scripture, affecting every individual of the human race, on which all other history is silent. 2. Give three passages from the book of Proverbs bearing on the conduct of children to parents. 3. Quote texts showing the knowledge the Old Testament saints had of a future state. REVIEWS BIBLICAL GEOGRAPHY and ANTIQUITIES. By Rev. E. P. Barrows, D.V. With numerous maps and plans, and appendices. By the Rev. Canon Tristram, B. H. Cowper, and others. London: Religious Tract Society. This is a book that ought to be found in the library of every Bible student. It is full of original and valuable information. It is written in a popular style, and is therefore pleasant reading. For convenience of reference it is divided into thirtyfive short chapters, and each of these is subdivided into numerous sections. The indexes are analytical in character, and are the most complete and exhaustive we have seen for a long while. The maps are well drawn and lithographed in colours, and with the appendices very greatly enhance the value of the work. THE METHODIST HYMN BOOK AND ITS ASSOCIATIONS. By George J. Stevenson, with notes by the late Rev. Wm. Bunting; and an introductory Poem by Benjamin Gough. London: Hamilton, Adams, and Co, We do not think it would be possible to find a modern hymn-book employed in the services of any evangelical church that did not contain many of the sweet songs of the poet of Methodism, Charles Wesley. We are informed that "up to ten years before his death he had written and published not less than six thousand hymns and sacred songs. Some of our most favourite Sunday school hymns were written by him; and in the book before us many deeply interesting illustrative incidents of the practical use of the hymns are related. The book is suitable for the drawing-room table, and may be taken up at any time during a leisure half-hour, and read with pleasure and profit. THE TABERNACLE, ITS PRIESTS AND SERVICES. Edinburgh: William Oliphant and Co. We are glad to see a second edition of this valuable work. It is improved in two of the most importaut illustrations, and is reduced in price fio n 5s. to 3s. 6d. |