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not always, as has been stated, except on the first Sunday in the month, but once a Sabbath, Little Wild Street being too far distant to admit of their attending there twice. When Regent's Park Chapel was opened in 1854, he immediately took sittings there, and, along with his wife, took a warm interest in the various operations connected with the place, although they did not join the church nor attend more than once regularly on Sunday until Mr. Woollacott finally closed his ministry. Their membership was then transferred to Regent's Park, and, not long after, he was elected an elder of the church, and filled the office up to the time of his death.

In his funeral sermon, Dr. Landels has borne grateful testimony to the regularity of his attendance on the public ministrations of the sanctuary; the devoutness of his demeanour; the candour with which he heard; his readiness to profit by anything that could minister to profit; and the liberality with which he supported the various institutions of the church. At one time he brought with him another judge, with whom he had been associated on circuit-the late Baron Pigott-who continued to be a regular hearer up to the close of his life. And right pleasant it was to see the two, sometimes with a third judge between them, and a police magistrate not far off, all devoutly listening to the preaching of the Word in a Nonconformist place of worship.

Of his liberality many notable proofs were given; but one of its most useful expressions was the erection of the Mission Hall in Charles Street, a little way from the chapel, which was built entirely at his expense; and not the least important branch of the work done was carried on chiefly by the energy and liberality of Lady Lush. It has already been stated in our pages how generously he supported her in this work, and what sacrifices he was ready to make on its behalf. Especially did he show his interest in it at the great annual gatherings of the mothers and fathers, members of the classes held there, when in winter they were invited to a sumptuous tea in the schoolroom of the chapel, and in summer to dinner and tea in the grounds adjoining his house. Often we have heard him say that no party of the year afforded him such pleasure as these. And we can well understand it; for the happy smiles that lighted up their countenances when he came near them, and the greetings he received when he rose to speak, showed how gratefully his kindness was appreciated, and what a hold he had on their hearts. He obeyed in those gatherings the

exhortation of Scripture, and realised the truth of the promise: "When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind; and thou shalt be blessed."

His liberality, although most concentrated on the institutions connected with Regent's Park, was not confined to them. Applications came to him from all parts of the country. People, forgetting, or not knowing, that his elevation to the bench, although it brought an increase of dignity and expenditure, involved a very considerable diminution of income, sought his help in all sorts of cases; and, wherever he found a case which fairly needed and deserved help, he was always ready to respond-sometimes, perhaps, to an extent which, in the estimation of many, his means did not justify; and nothing, we believe, pained him more than to feel himself compelled to refuse. Many of the towns which he visited on circuit, especially where there were poor and struggling churches, received tokens of his generosity. It was his habit to find out in every town the church connected with his own denomination, which very often happened to be among the smallest and poorest in the place. But, however insignificant it might be, however obscure and mean its place of meeting-perhaps all the more on that account-he thought it his duty to attend there; and many a minister to-day bears testimony to the cheering effect of his kind words and pecuniary help. On the occasion of these circuit visits many lasting friendships were formed with our ministers, who were always made welcome to his residence on their visit to London, and not a few of whom we have had the pleasure of meeting at his hospitable table.

Nor was his help confined to our own denomination. Being as catholic in spirit as he was faithful to principle, he was ready, so far as his means allowed, to further any good work. Various objects, catholic as well as denominational, have received helpful stimulus from meetings held in his drawing-room, and his purse as well as his house was always open to their claims. "He had been for years," says a writer in the Baptist, "a vice-president of the Evangelical Alliance, and was accustomed to preside at the first of its meetings during the annual 'Week of Prayer,' an office which he was to have filled next week again had he been spared in health and strength. A year or two ago he was President of the Sunday School Union, and took a cordial interest in its work; and it is not two years since he presided at the annual meeting of the Orphan Working School, whose funds were so

increased by his efforts and advocacy, seconded and supported by those of Lady Lush, as to render that one of its most prosperous years. As an illustration both of his catholicity and fidelity to principle, we may mention that we once had the pleasure of meeting at his table, along with a Baptist minister, a legal gentleman who had then declined, and has since accepted, the highest office in the State, and a distinguished clergyman who had just before declined a bishopric in England; and that, in presence of these dignitaries, the Baptist minister, in a manner which showed respect for him, without, however, giving offence, was requested to" say grace." This little incident would hardly be worth mentioning were it not characteristic, and in keeping with many other acts in which his own views were respectfully but firmly maintained without any violation of the respect due to others, and without lessening in any degree, but rather enhancing, the affectionate regard cherished for him by those who differed most widely from his peculiar religious beliefs."

(To be continued.)

Glimpses of Scotland.

II.

BY THE REV. F. TRESTRAIL, D.D., F.R.G.S.

O doubt many of the readers of our MAGAZINE have seen Edinburgh. But more, perhaps, have not; and though in the previous paper my impressions of it when viewed from Calton Hill, on a splendid moonlight night, were described, something more respecting it will be expected by those

who have not enjoyed that advantage.

Without question, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its situation is pre-eminently romantic, standing on a collection of hills, rising gradually from the shores of the Forth, some of them attaining a considerable height above the level of the sea. The central elevation has been compared to a wedge lying flat on the ground, terminating in a precipitous mass of rock, not unlike the site of Windsor Palace. On this stands the Castle, the nucleus of the city, an object which powerfully arrests the attention of the observer. On the east are the abrupt and rocky elevations of Arthur's Seat, Salis

bury Crags, and Calton Hill. On the south are the Braid and Pentland Hills; and, on the west, the lofty hill of Corstorphine. Salisbury Crags are a range of naked, perpendicular cliffs, which rise like a mural crown from the summit of the hill, and have a singularly weird and romantic appearance, the effect of which is greatly heightened by contrast with the splendid city over which they tower so majestically. The valley to the north of the ridge, formerly filled by a small lake of almost stagnant water, the receptacle of the sewage of that part of the city, and generally most offensive, has, in recent years, been drained, and beautifully laid out in public gardens, an ornament greatly contributing to the beauty of Princes Street, one of the finest parts of Edinburgh.

The architecture of the city is exceedingly varied, and is alike picturesque and striking. Nowhere else can one see such a perfect blending of the ancient with the modern. The Hospitals for the education of the children of decayed tradesmen, farmers, and merchants-the chief of which are Heriot's (the wealthy goldsmith celebrated in Scott's beautiful romance of "The Fortunes of Nigel "), Donaldson's, and Gillespie's-all splendid institutions. The numerous churches, and the lately erected elegant Episcopal cathedral, and the halls and public buildings of the various Presbyterian denominations -the beautiful terraces which crown the heights on every side-the banks, insurance offices, and public seminaries-the University, and the fine buildings of the vast Hospital connected with the medical school-old Holyrood Palace, with its most eventful and painful history, now put into such repair as to be a suitable resting-place for our beloved Queen when visiting Scotland-the numerous monuments erected to the memory of deceased monarchs and illustrious public men, especially the exquisite one to Sir Walter Scott, designed by Mr. G. M. Kemp, a man in humble life, who, unhappily, died before it was finished-the elegant bridges connecting the old town with the new-the numerous splendid streets and squares-with extensive suburbs of great beauty and loveliness-combine to invest Edinburgh with a character and a charm peculiarly its own.

Being the capital of Scotland, and the seat of Judicature-with a University of high renown, and the residence of the country gentry during winter-with museums, libraries, and various distinguished literary societies-filled with men eminent for their attainments in law, science, and theology-having a population, for the most part,

intelligent and cultivated, who value persons more for their character and abilities than for their wealth, its society must be very attractive. Disfigured by no huge factories pouring out incessant volumes of smoke, darkening the atmosphere, and defiling the buildings and monuments, Edinburgh, though by no means destitute of bustle and life, but as unlike the bustle and life of London as possible, imparts a delightful feeling of leisure and repose.

Like many other large and beautiful cities, Edinburgh has its painful contrasts. Standing on one of the bridges which connect the Old Town with the New, you look down on Cowgate, Canongate, and the Grass Market, with their tall, commodious houses, once occupied by the aristocracy, but now by the artisan and the poor, among whom are many Irish. Signs of intemperance, and its invariable accompaniments, poverty and vice, are very apparent. To this spot Dr. Chalmers brought Dr. Guthrie when he left Arbilot, and, in the fulness of his large, loving heart, exclaimed, "What a promising field for mission work!" Dr. Guthrie entered upon it with intense ardour and zeal, and his efforts to promote temperance, and the opening of Ragged Schools for neglected and forsaken children, excited universal interest, and invested his name with an imperishable renown.

But leaving this tempting topic, I must confine myself to very brief notices of some of the distinguished men with whom, from time to time, I had intercourse more or less intimate-and first, the late Rev. Christopher Anderson. I was struck with the very handsome appearance of his residence, and of all the neighbouring houses; but I knew nothing then of the mysteries of flats, which, whatever difference of opinion may exist regarding them, certainly admit of a style of architecture far superior-reckoning the comparative costto that of our "self-contained houses." Reaching the door I was fairly puzzled by the number of bell-handles on each side of it; but seeing his name on a small brass plate, I rang the bell and the door flew open at once. No one appearing, I looked behind it, expecting to see some attendant, but looked in vain. Accordingly I ascended the common stair to the first floor, where a servant was waiting, by whom I was ushered into a handsome suite of apartments, and found Mr. Anderson in his large and well-furnished library.

Those who remember him will recall his gentleman-like appearance and courteous manners. I was informed that he was at one time among the most attractive preachers in Edinburgh, and the Lord's-day

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