T h e LYCEUM BANNERN o . 4 7 8 . V o l . X L . D E C E M B E R , 19 3 0 . P r i c e T w o p e n c e .

Recitations for the Parties.C H R I S T M A S B E L L S .

I h e a r d th e b e l ls on C h ris tm a s D a y T h e ir o ld , fa m il ia r c a r o ls p la y ,

A n d w i ld a n d sw eet T h e w o rd s r e p e a t ,

O f p e a c e o n e a r t h , g o o d - w ill to m e n !

A n d in d e s p a ir I b o w e d m y h e a d ;‘ ‘T h e r e is n o p e a c e on e a r t h ’ I s a id ;

“ F o r h a te is s tr o n g ,A n d m o c k s th e son g

O f p e a c e o n e a r th , g o o d -w ill to m e n !’ ’

T h e n p e a le d th e b e l ls m o re lo u d a n d d e e p ;‘ ‘ G o d is n o t d e a d ; n o r d o th h e "s le e p !

T h e W r o n g s h a ll f a i l ,T h e R ig h t p r e v a i l ,

W i t h p e a c e o n e a r th , g o o d -w ill to m e n ! ’ ’Longfellow .

C H I L D R E N .

C o m e t o m e , O y e c h ild r e n !F o r I h e a r y o u a t y o u r p l a y ,

A n d t h e q u e s t io n s t h a t p e rp le x e d m e H a v e v a n is h e d q u it e a w a y .

Y e o p e n t h e e a s te rn w in d o w s T h a t lo o k to w a r d s th e s u n ,

W h e r e th o u g h ts a re s in g in g s w a llo w s ,A n d t h e b r o o k s o f m o r n in g r u n .

I n y o u r h e a r ts a re th e b ir d s a n d th e s u n s h in e , I n y o u r th o u g h ts th e b ro o k le ts f lo w ,

B u t in m in e is th e w in d o f A u tu m n A n d t h e fir s t f a l l o f th e s n o w .

A h ! w h a t w o u ld th e w o r ld b e t o u s I f t h e c h ild r e n w e re n o m o re ?

W e s h o u ld d re a d th e d e se rt b e h in d u s W o r s e th a n th e d a r k b e fo r e .

T h a t t o t h e w o r ld a re c h i ld r e n ;T h r o u g h th e m i t fe e ls th e g lo w

O f a b r ig h t e r a n d s u n n ie r c lim a te T h a n r e a c h e s th e tr u n k s b e lo w .

C o m e t o m e , O y e c h ild r e n !A n d w h is p e r in m y e a r

W h a t th e b ir d s a n d th e w in d s a re s in g in g I n y o u r s u n n y a tm o s p h e re .

F o r w h a t a re a l l o u r c o n t r iv in g s A n d t h e w is d o m o f o u r b o o k s ,

W h e n c o m p a r e d w it h y o u r caresse s A n d th e g la d n e s s o f y o u r lo o k s ?

Y e a r e b e t t e r th a n a l l th e b a lla d s T h a t e v e r w e r e su n g o r s a i d ;

F o r y e a re l i v i n g p o e m s ,A n d a l l th e r e s t a re d e a d .

Longfellow .

C H I L D R E N , H A N G U P Y O U R S T O C K I N G .

B ig b o y s s a y i t ’ s a l l a f a b l e ,F a th e r C h ris tm a s isn ’ t a b le

§T§§! T o p r o v id e th e C h ris tm a s to y s F o r th e w a it in g g ir ls a n d b o y s .

I ’ m te n t im e s a s o ld a s t h e m ;I th in k S a n ta C la u s a g e m ;H e h a s n e v e r m isse d m e y e t ,A n d I k n o w I ’ m n o t a p e t .

S o h a n g y o u r s to c k in g o n th e r a i l ;T h in k h e ’ 11 c o m e , a n d y o u ’ 11 n o t f a i l .G o to s le e p , d o n ’ t m a k e a n o is e ,I f y o u w a n t som e C h ris tm a s t o y s .

W E A R E S E V E N .

I m e t a l i t t l e c o tta g e g i r l ;S h e w a s e ig h t y e a r s o ld , sh e s a i d ;

H e r h a ir w a s t h ic k w it h m a n y a c u r l T h a t c lu s te r e d ro u n d h e r h e a d .

“ S is te r s a n d b ro th e r s , l i t t l e m a id ,H o w m a n y m a y y o u b e ? ’ ’

‘ ‘ H o w m a n y ? S e v e n in a l l ,’ ’ sh e s a i d , A n d w o n d e r in g lo o k e d a t m e .

‘ ‘ A n d w h e r e a re t h e y ? I p r a y y o u t e l l .’ ’ S h e a n s w e r e d , ‘ ‘ S e v e n a re w e ;

A n d tw o o f u s a t C o n w a y d w e l l ,A n d tw o a re g o n e to s e a .

T w o o f u s in th e c h u r c h y a r d l i e ,M y s is te r a n d m y b r o t h e r ;

A n d in th e c h u r c h y a r d c o t t a g e , I D w e l l n e a r th e m w it h m y m o t h e r .’ ’

“ H o w m a n y a re y o u , t h e n , ’ ’ s a id I ,‘ ‘ I f t h e y tw o a re in h e a v e n ? ’ ’

Q u ic k w a s th e l i t t l e m a id ’ s r e p l y ,“ O m a s te r ! w e a re s e v e n .’ ’

‘ ‘ B u t t h e y a re d e a d ; th o s e tw o a re d e a d ;T h e ir s p ir its a re in h e a v e n !’ ’

’ T w a s th r o w in g w o rd s a w a y ; fo r s t i l l T h e l i t t l e m a id w o u ld h a v e h e r w i l l ,

A n d s a id , “ N a y , w e a re s e v e n ! ’ ’

I W O N D E R .

I w o n d e r w h y a c a t s a y s ‘ ‘ m eo w ? ’ ’ A n d w h y a d o g g ie s a y s ‘ ‘ b o w - w o w ? ’ ’ W h e n I c a n s a y m o s t e v e r y t h in g ,A n d la u g h , a s w e l l a s s in g .

A s I c a n d o m u c h m o re th a n t h e y I ’ 11 h a v e to jo in th e m in t h e ir p l a y , T o see i f t h e y c a n le a rn s o m e d a y ,I f t h e y w o n ’ t ru n a w a y .

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M y D e a r B o y s a n d G ir l s ,N o w fo r th e r e v e la t io n o f th e c o n te n ts o f m y X m a s

p a g e s to c k in g 1 p ro m ise d y o u la s t m o n th .W h a t d o y o u th in k is th e first th in g I fin d ? A h o le .

T h is fo rm s th e e n tra n ce fo r m y h a n d to e n te r on i ts d is c o v e ry v o y a g e so h ere w e g o .

T h e first ite m is a r a th e r d is tr e s s in g e v e n t , a s t o r y o f a m o d em h ig h w a y m a n w h o in re a l li fe is r e a l l y a y o u n g L y c e u m is t d ressed a s s u c h , a t te n d in g a p a r t y on X m a s e v e n in g .

I t o ccu rred a t a m o d e m h o u s e , w h ic h w a s g a i l y d e c o r a te d w ith p a p e r c h a in s , C h in e se L a n te r n s , H o l l y a n d M istle to e .

W h ile th e m a in p a r ty w e re r o m p in g in th e p a r lo u r , a lo n g th e p a ssa ge cre p t th is n o to r io u s h ig h w a y m a n , w ooden sw ord in h a n d .

H is m a in in te n tio n s w e re se t u p o n p la y in g th e p a r t h is d ress rep re se n te d . T o t h is en d h e d e c id e d s t e a l in g w o u ld b e a g re a t id e a .

H a n g in g on th e g a s b r a c k e t w a s a la r g e b u n c h o f M is t le to e , “ A h , an id e a ,’ ’ s a id h e , ‘ ‘ s h a l l I s t e a l t h a t ? ’ W h ile he w a s th u s m e d ita tin g a sw e e t l i t t l e g i r l c a m e a n d sto o d b en eath i t . A la s , h e w a s c a u g h t . W a s it to o la te ? b u t b e in g an e v e r -re a d y L y c e u m is t , h e w a s a b le to d ec id e v e r y q u ic k ly h is lin e o f a c t io n .

H e sto le a k is s in s te a d , w h a t a c r im e ; s h o u ld h e s a y h e w a s s o r ry ; b u t h ere th is sw e e t L y c e u m is t c a m e to h is rescue as su ch y o u n g p e o p le a lw a y s d o .

“ I p ro m ise y o u fu l l p a rd o n on o n e c o n d it io n o n ly an d th a t is , th a t y o u p u t i t b a c k ,” a n d h e d id . T h u s en d eth th e first lesso n .

A u n tie R u th w i l l h a v e h e r l i t t le jo k e . F e a s t in g h e r ‘ ‘ ta k e a w a y ’ ’ on w a ln u ts she a sk e d m e if I h a d h e a rd th e s to ry o f th e th ree n u ts ? W h e n I s a id N o , a l l sh e sa id w a s " T o o b a d .”

C ou sin D o r is th in k s I o u g h t to a s k y o u a fe w r id d le s .1 . W h y is S u n d a y th e stro n g e st d a y o f th e w e e k ?2 . W h e n is a n a u g h ty b o y a t sc h o o l lik e a c h a ir ?3 . A t w h ic h S ch o o l lesson d o y o u b eco m e stro n g e r

th a n an E le p h a n t ?4 . W h e n is a g ir l n o t a g ir l?

I f y o u ca n n o t an sw er th ese p e rh a p s y o u ca n t e l l m e w h a t th ree figu res m u lt ip lie d b y fo u r w i l l m a k e tw e n ty - o n e?

B efo re g iv in g y o u th e a n sw e rs, I s u g g e s t y o u sto p h ere a n d w o rk th e m o u t b efo re re a d in g fu r th e r . W e w i l l retu rn to o u r p a r t y . T h e y a re ju s t h a v in g few in d iv id u a l e ffo rts .

O u r y o u n g fr ie n d th e H ig h w a y m a n w a s first o n th e p ro g ra m m e ; h e san g ' ‘T h e g ir l I le f t b e h in d m e .’ ’

T h e n a n o th er l i t t l e g ir l w h o h a d b een p la y in g K is s in th e R in g in w h ic h sh e h a d p ic k e d on e b o y e v e r y t im e she h a d a c h a n c e , san g ‘ ‘ C h a r lie is m y d a r l in g .’ ’

L i t t l e J o h n n ie ’ s tu rn w a s n e x t ; h e h a d e a te n so m u ch o f th e g o o d th in g s se t b e fo re h im a n d h e o b lig e d w ith “ O h ! d e a r! W h a t c a n th e m a tte r b e . ”

O n e b o y s in g in g a b o u t n o t b e in g a s a ilo r b o ld , b ro k e

d o w n a t a m o s t c r i t i c a l p o i n t ‘ ‘ S m a c k m e mother, S m a c k m e m o t h e r D e a r / ’ a n d s h e d i d .

A n o t h e r s a d f a t e c a m e to t h e boy w h o r e c i t e d ‘ ‘ W h e r e a r e y o n g o in g to m y p r e t t y m a i d . ” H a v i n g m a d e a l l a r r a n g e m e n ts to s e e h e r h o m e , s o m e o n e in t e r v e n e d b y s in g in g " W h o ’ s t h a t a - c a l l i n g ’ ’ ; b e h o ld i t w a s t h e p r e t t y m a id ’ s f a t h e r s o a n o t h e r f ix t u r e w a s t h u s c a n c e l l e d . “ H o m e S w e e t H o m e .” c o n c lu d e d a h a p p y e v e n i n g .

H e re a r e t h e a n s w e r s t o t h e R i d d l e s .

1 . B e c a u s e a l l t h e o t h e r s a r e w e e k - d a y s .2 . W h e n h e is b e in g c a n e d .3 . A r t , w h e n y o u d r a w a C a s t l e .4 . W h e n s h e is a l i t t l e c r o s s .

5 -I h o p e y o u se e t h e p o i n t , i f n o t I s u g g e s t y o u m is t a k e

a b u n c h o f H o l l y fo r a n a i r C u s h i o n .

A n s w e r s t o La s t Mo n t h ’ s Pu z z l e s :—N o . 1 6 1 . A l l w h o w o r k e d o u t t h e i r n a m e s a s re

q u e s te d d id w e l l , a n d a r e t o b e c o n g r a t u l a t e d .N o . 1 6 2 .— S w e e t S u m m e r L a n d .

Th is Mo n t h ’ s Pu z z l e .N o . 1 6 3 .— X m a s R id d l e - m e - d e e ( b y C o u s in D o r is ) .

M y f ir s t is in t e a , b u t n o t in d i n n e r ,M y S e c o n d in p l u m p , b u t n o t in t h i n .M y t h i r d is in r a in b u t n o t in s n o w .M y fo u r t h is in k n e e , b u t n o t in t o e .M y f i f t h is in h i v e , a ls o in B e e M y s i x t h is in y o u , b u t n o t in m e M y w h o le is w h a t I h o p e y o u w i l l T h is c o u r s e e n j o y a n d h a v e y o u r f i l l .

N o . 1 6 4 .— X m a s Q u o t a t io n s .

1 . P x x C x x N x x O O x W x x x x x x x L M x x2 . X x x x x x M x x x x T x x x E x x x A x .3 . x x x R x Y x x x S x x D x H x x P x x x W x E x x .4 . G x x x x S x Y x x x R x x G x x T x x x E x .

I n c o n c lu s io n w e j o i n t l y w is h y o u a l l a M e r r y X m a s . M a y F a t h e r X m a s f i l l y o u r s t o c k in g s w i t h h e a p s o f

g o o d t h i n g s .M a y i t b e t h e h a p p ie s t t im e y o u h a v e e v e r h a d , b u t

w h i le y o u a re e n jo y in g y o u r s e lv e s , I w a n t y o u n o t to fo r g e t th o s e w h o w i l l b e le s s f o r t u n a t e t h a n y o u r s e l v e s . ’

T h e r e is a s a y in g w h ic h r u n s ‘ ‘ I t is m o r e b le s s e d to g iv e th a n t o r e c e i v e .”

W h a t c a n y o u c h i ld r e n g i v e ? Y o u r l i t t l e p u r s e s a r e n o t la r g e e n o u g h t o b u y b ig p r e s e n t s f o r a l l y o u w o u ld l ik e t o .

O f co u rs e M a m m a a n d D a d d a m u s t h a v e a l i t t l e p r e s e n t , b u t th e n th e r e a r e so m a n y o t h e r s w h o m y o u < w o u ld l ik e t o g iv e to t o o .

M o n ey a n d p re s e n ts a r e n o t t h e o n l y t h in g s y o u c a n g iv e a w a y .

T h e g r e a te s t g i f t o f a l l is L o v e . I t c o s t s n o t h i n g , b u t h a s a v a lu e o f i t s o w n .

I t c a n n o t b e b o u g h t fo r g o ld o r s i l v e r , a n d y e t i t b r in g s u n to ld h a p p in e s s t o th o s e o n w h o m w e b e s t o w i t .

T h e n m a k e t h is X m a s th e h a p p ie s t f o r a l l .S c a tte r lo v e a n d h a p p in e s s e v e r y w h e r e y o u g o , an d

in r e tu rn y o u r s w i l l b e a H a p p y X m a s .W it h L o v e , a n d b e s t w is h e s ,

Y o u r lo v in g f r ie n d ,2 , V i l l ie r s R d . , U n c l e B e r t .

O s te r le y , M id d x .

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Births, Marriages, and In Memoriam,O rdinary Intim ations will be Inserted as follows:— Not exceeding tw enty-four words, free. 6d. will be charged fo r every additional nine words. Poetry 6d. per line. Paym ent m ust accompany all intimations of more that 2 4 w ords, or they cannot be Inserted. In Memoriam for any previous year w ill be charged 1/ - for 2 4 words, and6d.for additional 9 w ords. Poetry 6d. per line.

MARRIAGE.B A C U P .— The marriage of Dorothy May Ward, of Bacup

I.yceum, to Harry Savoury, took place on Saturday, November ist. Mr. H. Shaw, D .V ., of S .E . Lancashire L.D .C ., officiated, and H . N . Shaw, of Stacksteads, supplied suitable music for the occasion.

Many happy memories go with them and still remain an asset to the Lyceum movement.

CO O PER — D A N IELS.— On the 26th November, 1930, Harry Cooper, of Blackley, to Mary Daniels, of Harpurhey. Present address, 32, Voule Street, Blackley, Manchester.

IN MEMORIAM.F A R R IN G T O N .— In loving memory of our little Roger, aged

five months, who passed to the Higher Life, Oct. 24th, 1930.Mr. and Mrs. Farrington, Milnsbridge.

M ID D LESB R O U G H .— Grange Road. In memory of Joseph, Benjamin and Joan, infant children (triplets) of Mr. and Mrs. Danks, born 3rd June, 1930, passed to the higher life 2nd September, 28th October and 5th November, respectively.

“ God folds them in His bosom.’ ’

£2,000 Effort Fund.D e a r L y c e u m is t s a n d F r ie n d s ,

T h is m o n th m y re p o rt is a p le a s in g o n e . I am d e l ig h t e d w i t h th e resp o n se to m y a p p e a l, an d I th a n k m o s t h e a r t i l y a l l w h o h a v e c o n tr ib u te d to th e fu n d th is m o n t h . I t is p le a s in g to n o te th a t an o ld w o rk e r in t h e L y c e u m M o v e m e n t s t i l l r e ta in s h is in te re st suffi c i e n t l y to f o l lo w i t s p ro g re s s , an d I v e r y g r a te fu l ly a c k n o w le d g e th e g e n e ro u s d o n a tio n fro m M r . A lb e r t E . S u t c l i f f e , H a l i f a x o f £12 . T h is is in d e ed a sp le n d id e n c o u r a g e m e n t a n d s h o u ld s t im u la te ea ch a n d a l l c o n c e r n e d t o fu r th e r e ffo r t , in o rd e r to a c h ie v e o u r o b je c t . I a ls o f u r t h e r a c k n o w le d g e th e fo l lo w in g :— M iss G la d y s L a s t , L o n d o n , c o lle c t e d in fa r t h in g s , 2 s . ; M r . C h a p m a n , A lm a S t . , H a l i f a x , fin e p a id b y M iss H a l l id a y , a n o th er c u lp r i t c a l l in g M rs . R e y n o ld s , M iss R a y n e r , i s .

P e a c e S u n d a y C o lle c t io n s to h a n d a re a s fo llo w s :— N o t t in g h a m , M e ch a n ics H a l l , p e r M r. 0 . P e e l , 10 s; W h i t l e y B a y , M iss M a u d G a rd e n e r , 2s 6 d . ; F u lh a m , L o n d o n , M r s . K e e l in g , 3 s . g d ; L ib e r t y P ro g re s s iv e , L e ic e s t e r , M r . K e n n e y , 5 s . ; H a c k n e y P ro g re s s iv e , L o n d o n , M r . W e m b o m , 3 s . 6 d . ; B ra d fo rd S t . B o lto n , A . B r o m i l e y , 6 s . 4 d . ; A t te r c l i f fe a n d D a m a ll J o in t S e s s io n , p e r M r. A . G u y , 6 s . ; B a c u p , S . C a r te r , 5 s . ; E a s t w o o d , N o t t s , M r . B a r n e s , 2 s . 6 d . ; S o u th S h ie ld s , C a m b r id g e S t . , p e r M r. K n o t t , fro m C . S to k e r , c o l l e c te d b y M r . J . C o o k , 5 s . ; F o r w a r d , H a n d s w o rth , B ir m in g h a m ,M is s A . B r o w n , 3 5 .3 d .; S o u th M a n ch e ster, P r in c e s s H a l l , J . W o o d c o c k , 3 s .; W e s t M e lto n L y c e u m , M r . W m . G u e s t , 2 s . 6 d .; M rs. D e a n , K in g S t . , B u r y , b y B . S . L . U . C o lle c t io n C a r d , to co m m em o ra te P e a ce S u n d a y , 6 s . , L e e d s , E a s y R o a d , M r. H o w a r d , 2 s . 6 d .

T h e r e a re tw o o rd e rs fo r th e M u s ic a l R e c it a l , “ T h e R e a l i t y o f G o d ’ ’ to h a n d th is m o n th , on e fo r a sa m p le c o p y fr o m M iss L o u ie G r a y , S e c r e ta r y o f th e W e s t o f S c o t la n d L y c e u m W o r k e rs G u ild , 3 d . I tr u s t th a t o u r fr ie n d s in S c o t la n d w i l l c a r r y o u t th e ir sch em e a n d th a t I m a y r e c e iv e t h e ir e ste e m e d o rd e r s h o r t ly . T h e o th e r o r d e r is_ fro m W a k e f ie ld , p e r M iss H a r d in g , 150 H y m n L e a f le t s , 6 s . 9 d . I t r u s t o th e rs a re c o n s id e rin g m y

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H ALIFAX AND H U DD ERSFIELD L .D .C . Pr e s e n t a t i o n o f Sh i e l d a n d Be l l .

A social meeting was arranged for Presentation of the Shield and the Bell to the winners. This was held at Ramsden S t., Huddersfield, to whom our sincere thanks are due for the splen did way in which they received and entertained us, and made us feel at home. The first part of the evening was taken up by Concert items; various Lyceumists taking part.

Mr. Dracup (Alma St.), Concertina Solos; Miss M. Firth (Brighouse), Piano solos; Miss G. Haigh (Ramsden S t.) , solos; Miss G. Haigh and Mr. A . Saxon (Ramsden S t.) , duets; Mr. A . Saxon (Ramsden St.), violin solos; Miss R . Riley (Elland), Elocutionist; Miss Haigh and Mr. Saxon (Ramsden St.) accom panied on the piano.

After the Concert came the presentation of the Shield and B e ll. Mr. Barnes, Adjudicator, was present, and handed over the Shield and Bell to the Conductors of Alma St. and Ramsden St. respectively. He gave words of advice and encouragement to the Lyceumists assembled, and fired us all with the desire to make our Lyceum the best for next year. Mr. Harding, un fortunately , was ill j and unable to be present.

Mr. up Ellis then presented Mr. Barnes with a wallet as a slight token of our gratitude for the work done on our behalf.

Supper was served by Ramsden St. friends and then the rest of the evening was given over to games and dancing. It was a splendid evening, and one to be long remembered.

Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, and Queen’s Road, were needed, and then it would have been perfect.

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— w rites in reference to ti on C h ristian ity and Spj

statem ent that m any reept the idea of a sacrihd ’in ity ’ ’ — regard ine

a m an’ ' w ith high sp iritu a l dc a lso refers to the Spiritua ’ t ion as being in the order hell as states of mind, | a question.

" I agree,” he says, " t h a t there are people o f th e present d a y who atten d orthodox churches and w ho inw ardh have these co n victio n s; b u t, on the un der standing that the term C hristian refers to a person w ho accepts the interpretation as being a fo llo w er o f C h ris t , believing in him as our S a v io u r, an d th e m ann er o f redemption as taugh t— i .e . , the e leven th -h o u r a to n e m ent— I ask the follow ing q u estio n : ‘Can th e person who agrees w ith me that Jesus w as m erely a m an b e a C h ristian ? ’ I f so, I am a C h ristian as w e ll a s a S p ir itu a lis t.”

If we accept M r. D o sw e ll's d efin itio n , th e person cannot be a C hristian unless he accep ts the d efin itio n . B u t a ll Christian sects do not agree on w h at th e d efin i tion should b e. F or instance, the sect in w h ich I w as brought up did not believe in death-bed rep en tan ces; others consider that ' ‘b elief in Jesus' ’ m eans fo llo w in g h is exam p le, and th at Jesus “ sa ved ” u s b y h is lifeand not b y his d eath . I don ’ t th in k th a t a b e lie f th a t Jesus w as m erely a man w o u ld , o f itself, m ake one a Christian— otherw ise a ll B u d d h ists, M u slim s, e t c . , w ho know o f Jesu s, b ut do n ot con sider th a t he w as sp ecia lly d iv in e , w ou ld be C h ristian s. N e ith e r do I th in k th at such a b e lie f need be a n y b arrie r to an yon e w ho w ishes to accep t Jesus as h is sp ir itu a l leader an d exam p lar. I f he m akes “ w h at w o u ld J esu s d o ” th e gu ide to a l l h is a ctio n s, I th in k a ll w h o kn ow h im w o u ld c a ll h im ‘ 'a real C h ristian ’ ’ ; though perhaps w e m igh t find b igoted people w h o w ou ld in sist on th e le tte r instead o f th e s p ir it , and w ou ld n o t a ccep t h im . I t is a v e ry ve x ed q u estio n , and th e d efin ition w o u ld lie w ith the o rth o d o x b o d y w h ich th e m an desired to jo in — and he w ou ld h a ve to conform to th e ru les o f th e b o d y of w hich he becam e a m em b er.

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S P E A K E R S W H O A R E T A K I N G G R A D E V .

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and o f L y ce u m w o rk th e re , h a s c o d R . B u rg e ss , C o n d u cto r-S ecre ta ry L y c e u m , w h ic h , u n d e r M iss B u r g ( _ c o n s is te n tly ta k e s p a rt in o u r E d u c a t io n S c h e m e a n d is a L o c a l B ra n ch o f o u r C o lle g e . H o m e L y c e u m is t s w ill jo in th e E d u c a tio n C o m m itte e in c o n g r a tu la t in g Miss B u rg ess on h a v in g been a p p o in te d N a t io n a l L y ce u m C o n d u cto r a t th e re c e n t A .G. M . o f th e S p ir it u a l ist C h u rch o f N e w Z e a la n d (th e N a t io n a l b o d y c re a te d b y an a c t o f th e N ew Z e a la n d P a r l ia m e n t ) , a n d o n . h a v in g been a llo t te d a p a g e in The M essage o f L ife in w h ich to b rin g th e L y c e u m M o v e m e n t t o t h e n o t ic e o f N ew Z e a la n d S p ir it u a lis ts . In M iss B u r g e s s ’ s c a p a b le h an d s th e p a g e sh o u ld b e o f g r e a t s e r v ic e t o t h e N e w Z e a la n d L y c e u m M o v e m e n t.

A lth o u g h in d u s tr ia l c o n d it io n s in N e w Z e a la n d a re v e r y h a rd , D u n e d in L y c e u m h a s s e n t a d o n a t io n o f te n s h illin g s to o u r E d u c a tio n F u n d . H o m e L v c e u m s - P L E A S E C O P Y .

T H E S T U D Y O F O U R H A N D B O O K S .

T h e E d u c a tio n C o m m itte e a g a in im p re s s o n s tu d e n ts th e n eed o f a p e rso n a l s tu d y o f o u r H a n d b o o k s in p rep ara tio n fo r th e G ra d e e x a m in a t io n s . I t h a s b een u rged th a t th ese H a n d b o o k s r e q u ir e to o m u c h rn em o ris-’ in g , b u t th e b o o k s a n d th e a r t ic le s a r e s h o r t a n d in te r e s t in g , an d co n ta in m a tte r t h a t e v e r y S p i r i t u a l i s t , le t a lo n e e v e r y L y c e u m is t , o u g h t to k n o w . L e t u s ta k e N o . i H a n d b o o k . N o S p ir it u a l is t c h i ld o v e r e ig h t sh o u ld b e ig n o ra n t o f o u r P r in c ip le s , a n d s o m e L y c e u m s a re p ro v id in g fo r th is b y r e c it in g th e P r in c ip le s a s p a r t o f th e o p en in g e x e rc ise s o f t h e S e s s io n . A g a i n , n o L y c e u m ist o v e r tw e lv e s h o u ld b e ig n o r a n t o f t h e s t o r y o f H y d e s v il le , o r a b o u t C h ild r e n in S p ir i t L i f e o r th e L y c e u m s in th e S u m m er la n d . T h e y s h o u ld b e ta u g h t th ese th in g s , w h e th e r t h e y g o in fo r t h e E d u c a t io n Sch em e o r n o t . A n d w h a t L y c e u m is t s h o u ld n o t b e | asham ed to b e u n a b le to t e l l th e s t o r y o f A l f r e d K i t s o n ’ s l i fe and w o rk fo r L y c e u m te a c h in g s a n d id e a ls ? L y c e u m ists o u g h t to b e g la d t h a t a l l t h is k n o w le d g e h a s been p ro v id e d fo r th e m in b r ie f a n d c h e a p fo r m , a n d I a t le a st d o n o t th in k it a n y h a r d s h ip t h a t t h e y j sh o u ld b e asked to m em o rise th e fa c t s o n w h ic h o u r M o vem ent re s ts . W h en th e se a re ta k e n a w a y , th e re is v e r y l i t t le o f N o . i H a n d b o o k l e f t , a n d e v e n w ith th em th ere a re o n ly 4 5 p a g e s to le a rn in e ig h t a n d a h a lf m on th s— 36 w ee k s— o n e -a n d -a -q u a r te r p a g e s p e r W E E K .

T h ree y e a rs is g iv e n fo r th e s t u d y o f N o . 2 . H a n d - |

December, l U S H ) . THE LYCEUM BANNER.book:— Just over 13 u g t t for Grade II , ; the %ame 13 and a further 23 for Grade III. (and, of the 23,16 are devoted to the History of the Lyceum Movement, w hich every Lyccnmist, again, should WANT to k n o w ); and these, with a further 10, are again studied for Grade IV. The History is the only part that has to be (and rightly) memorised— not so much dates as events and how they arose from each other—and the rest of the articles are guides for study, and for studious thought, to the students.

I will not dissect No. 3 Handbook, as that is only introductory to other sources of knowledge. But 1

would urge every student up to Grade IV. to obtain the necessary Handbook from Mr. Knott (m back cover of the Ba x s e b ) and also a copy of Ssniwhu and Glossaries as a guide to the writing of the summaries asked for in every Grade but V. And Grade IV. students should obtain The Oral Grade Reader for examples of how Group Lessons can be prepared. And remember, you cannot hope to do really well at the examina tions unless you have Studied your Handbook as well as the Manual.

OUR SPECIAL FUND.Since my last Notes, further donations to our Educa

tion Funds have been received from Rotherham, Droylsden, Brighton (Migbell Street), Dunedin (X_Z.) and Lewisham Lyceums, and the Committee acknow ledge with gratitude these practical proofs of interest in onr educational work.

OUR CORPS OF COLLEGE VISITORS.Since last month Nottingham District Council has

adopted the College Visitors idea, and London Council has asked for further particulars. There are still some Councils that have made no reply to the appeal.

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T H E S P I R I T -B O D Y A N D IT S FU N C TIO N 'S.

All the contributions to our symposium on the nature and functions of the Spirit-body have now been published, and the Editor has promised yon that my summing up of the position w ill be brief. Thanks to the contributors, it will be very easy for me to keep his promise, for, although each writer approached the subject from his or her own point of view, there has been a general agreement on the vital points at issue.

The query about fighting in the spirit spheres may be briefly dismissed with the general agreement that, as all sorts of people go to the Spirit World and cany

their mental and •piritual with them, allsorts of condition! and occurrences are poariMe.

A ll the contributor* have concentrated on the fia t query, and our readers who have followed the diac— inn abonld now have a clear aad uawpeilnneii* grasp of the ideas on the subject accepted generally b y students and investigators. M a m . Berry, Kitaou, Knott and Oaten have each given ns their idea of the nature, formation, building and refining of the Spirit-body aad how its functions may alter or fall into dintne. The Spirit-body is a replica (aad companion m growth) of the physical body, and the after-death vehicle of the spirit's manifestation in a Spirit World suited to its nature. Malformation of limbs or organs disappear with quickening spiritual knowledge aad realisation, and all lanctwas connected with physical expression are eventually abandoned, altered or refined. Mias Dean's experiences of thought forms are very interest ing, as is Mr. B eny's intriguing theory regard mg the ultimate atomic basis of both physical and etheric bodies (with him I prefer "etheric" to " sp ir it"). Mr. Haigb has "dived through" ordinary conceptions to some purpose, and has supplied ns with a wonderful spiritual vision of creation and the purpose of life; while Mr. Gcm, after endorsing Mr. T a k e r » and my own statement of the case, reminds ns of Tien Sien Tie's teaching that " i t is the principles at the hack of the bodily functions (absorption, assimilation and elimination) that are carried into the next life ," and that we shall never properly understand Spirit Life until we are actually living it— even if then, he adds.

As for my own contribution, I merely stated, as impartially as I could, a case for discussion— and I am more than phased with the edifice that has been f o ik on a very unambitious foundation.

Readers are strongly advised to re-read the discretion as a whole.

W H A T IS O B J E C T IV E C L A IR V O Y A N C E r

Next month I shall open a discussion on the following inquiry from Barrow (Dalkeith Street) Study Group— forwarded by their Secretary, Miss E . F . Lawton, G -N -S.C.:—

"During a discussion on Objective Clairvoyance, several members could not accept clairvoyance as the actual 'seeing' of the spirit forms, thought forms, or the contents of sealed letters, etc., but thought all forms of clairvoyance were more or less mental pictures. The point was raised that in clairvoyance the spirit of the medium saw the manifesting spirit. Con Id your readers enlighten us as to what really is Objective Clairvoyance?"

Now, we have many exponents and clairvoyants amongst our Lyceomists, and the Editor hopes that some of them w ill take part in the dismission and assist us with an account of their personal experiences. Every contribution w ill help towards a reliable conclu sion. J

J A . T . Co x x o r , F-N -$.C -

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We are pleased to acknowledge, with the Luba's apprecia tion, a donation tram Southampton Spiritualist Church Lyreem of £6 13s. 4d. to the B-S-L1U- Capitation Fuad. The total received from this Lyceum during 1930 is £S 149. 3d.

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K elly, the Mem]>er for Rochdale, intro- n the House "of Commons on Wednesday, relieve Spiritualists and mediums

D E C E M B E R , 1930 .

T H E C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y .

Christmas is that period of the year when children look forward to a very happy time. We hope that older people will always provide the conditions for happy social parties where simple pleasures can be enjoyed.

Our modem fireplaces are not big enough for the old yule log, but we can always give the home to the child ren and allow them to decorate it as they desire. With paper trimmings, shaded lights, evergreens, and the buying of sweets, the children will be enthused. And Father Christmas must never forget any child’ s stock ing.

The Lyceum party, too, must beheld, and everybody can have a jolly time in the general romp.

We wish every Lyceumist a very, very happy Christ mas.

WILL FATHER CHRISTMAS B.S.L.U.

COME TO THE

A m id a l l th e b u sy th in g s F a th e r C h ristm as w i l l h a v e to p rep are, i t w i l l be n ic e to th in k th a t th e e m p ty " s to c k in g ” o f th e B . S . L . U . office m a y n o t b e passed o v e r . I f he h a sn ’ t tim e to drop d ow n th e c h im n e y th e re is a l i t t le tra p door th ro u g h w h ich h e can p u t h is h a n d an d lea v e h is l i t t le p a c k e t. W e o n ly w a n t a l i t t le p a c k e t, fo r " g o o d s tu ff lie s in l i t t le c o m p a s s ."

W e are sure th e re a re m a n y L y c e u m s w o u ld lik e to h e lp F a th e r C h ristm as in h is a n n u a l w o rk o f p le a sin g th e y o u n g ste rs . T h e re are som e c h ild re n in S p ir it w h o do n o t need a n y m ore to y s a n d i t w i l l b e a n ic e sen tim en t to k n o w th a t som e e a r th ly ch ild re n are b e in g h elp ed to u n derstan d th a t ch ild ren w h o p ass a w a y can com e b a c k w ith th e ir S p ir it g u a rd ia n s a n d teach ers an d som etim es v is i t o u r L y c e u m s .

L it t le tr ib u te s in se rv ice a n d lo v e are co n s ta n t m em ories w h ic h b r in g p le asu re a n d h e lp to rem o v e th e p a in o f p a rtin g from th o se w h o h a v e go n e a l i t t le h ig h e r .

THE S P IR IT U A L IST S E X EM PTIO N B ILL.Mr. W. T

duced a Bill26th Nov. to relieve Spi: dualists and mediums from persecution under the enactments relating to witch craft and vagrancy whilst genuinely exercising their psychic powers, whether in religious or scientific in vestigation .

Consent to introduce the bill was given without a division. Contrary to the opinions of the press we hope to gain religious liberty before the present Par liament dissolves.

S P I R I T U A L I S M A N D P S Y C H I C A L R E S E A R C H ( E X E M P T I O N ) B I L L .

The L y c e u m B a n n e r sends G reetings to a l l Lyceum ists a t sea and in every lan d .

Mr. K e lly : I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a B ill to relieve

spiritualists and mediums from prosecution under the enactments relating to witchcraft and vagrancy whilst genuinely exercising their psychic powers whether in religious practice or scientific investigation."

I wish that someone more qualified than myself was in charge of this Measure so that it might reach the Statute Book speedily. It is amazing that in this year of grace this country should still deny religious freedom to certain sections of the community. It is rather a blot upon the country to find prosecution and even persecu tion operating not only against those who profess the spiritualist faith but also against those who are con nected with the scientific investigations which these particular bodies are undertaking. Very many eminent men and women are members of this particular fa ith . It is perhaps only fair to the House for me to say that I am not a member of this particular organisation, but when I realise the eminent people who are doing such splendid work and who are adherents to the spiritual faith I wonder all the more why we allow Statutes under the Witchcraft and Vagrancy A ct, which m ay be used still against people who are doing such splendid work, to continue to operate. I have tried to picture the feelings of the country if that great lovable soul, that great writer and doctor who recently died, Conan Doyle, and that great scientist Sir Oliver Lodge, had been hauled before the courts on the evidence of some informer and had to prove that they were not rogues and vagabonds. Yet that is the position at this moment. Any one of these fine gentle souls who are connected with this movement might at any moment be hauled before the courts.

I t m a y b e a su rp rise to som e h o n . M em bers to k n o w th a t o n ly one p e n a lty ca n b e im p o s e d . T h e r e is no q u estio n o f a f in e . T h e o n ly p e n a lty u n d e r th e A c t o f 173 5 is one y e a r ’ s im p riso n m e n t, a n d o n ce e v e r y q u a r te r d u rin g th a t te rm o f im p riso n m en t to b e p la c e d in th e p i l lo r y o f th e m a rk e t to w n in th e c o u n ty w h e re th e in fo rm a tio n w a s la id . T h a t is th e la w a t th e p re se n t t im e , an d i t m a y b e o p era te d a g a in s t e m in e n t p e o p le w h o a re c o n n ected w ith th is w o n d e rfu l o r g a n is a t io n . I a d m it th a t th e p e n a lty h as n o t b een im p o sed u p o n t h e m , b u t th e re is p ro secu tio n a n d p e rse cu tio n g o in g on a t th e m o m e n t. M an y o f th o se w h o d esire to p la y th e ir p a r t in th e fa ith in w h ic h th e y b e lie v e a re in d re a d fu l fe a r o f p ro se cu tio n , n o t fo r a n y o ffen ce o r fo r in ju r y to o th e rs , b u t b ecau se th e y m a y b e p ro fe ss in g th a t f a i t h , a n d , w h a t is ev en b e tte r , p u tt in g it in to p r a c t ic e .

199T h e L y c e u m b a n n e r

B u t i t is n o t o n ly th e m edium w ho m ay b e brough t b efo re th e c o u rts . M an y h o n . M em bers of th is H ouse are l ik e ly to b e b ro u g h t w ith in th e m eshes of th e la w . (H o n . M em bers: “ N a m e !” ) I t m a y b e a n y hon . M em b er. T h e y m a y b e presid in g a t som e gath erin g in c o n n e ctio n w ith th is o rgan isatio n and it o n ly requires th e in fo rm a tio n to b e l a i d ; an d w e know how inform ers can p re p a re th e ir e v id e n c e . T h ere m a y be h o n . M em bers w h o w o u ld n o t m in d v e ry m uch if som e h o n . M em bers w e re d e a lt w ith in th is w a y , b u t is i t to th e c r e d it o f th is c o u n try th a t w e should d en y relig io u s freed o m to th e se p e o p le , w hose o n ly o b je c t is to p u t in to p r a c tic e w h a t th e ir con scien ce h as d ic ta te d .

I t is th e p ro u d b o a s t o f th is co u n try th a t it g iv es fr e e d o m , b u t w e c a n h a rd ly c la im th a t w e are a freedom - lo v in g p e o p le i f w e s t i l l le a v e h a n g in g o v er the h ead of th is g r e a t o r g a n is a t io n , com posed of som e of the g e n tle st in o u r n a t io n , th e p o s s ib il ity o f these prosecutions and th e p e n a lt ie s a tta c h in g to th e m . B ecau se o f th a t dan g e r , I a m a s k in g fo r th is B i l l to b e c a rr ie d . I t h as b u t one o p e r a t iv e C la u s e , w h ich is th a t certifica tes m a y b e g iv e n b y th e g e n u in e o rga n isa tio n s in th is m o vem en t, u n d e r th e a p p r o v a l o f th e H o m e S e c re ta ry , w h ich w o u ld a ssu re th e co m m u n ity a g a in st a n y o f th a t fraud w h ic h is o p e r a tin g u n der th e t i t le o f S p ir itu a lism an d p s y c h ic re se a rch a t th e p resen t t im e . (A n H o n . M em ber M e m b e r: “ A c o u p o n !” ) Y o u m a y sp eak of i t as a co u p o n i f y o u l i k e , b u t , as fa r as I am co n cern ed , I w o u ld h a v e p r e fe rre d to h a v e seen th em in e x a c t ly th e sam e p o s it io n a s e v e r y o th e r r e lig io u s b o d y in th e c o m m u n ity . T h e y h a v e a r ig h t to th a t p o s it io n ; b u t , in order to m ee t th e c u r io u s m in d o f som e o f ou r p e o p le , th e s p ir itu a lis ts th e m s e lv e s are p rep ared to undergo an e x a m in a tio n a n d to h a v e c e rtifica te s in order to p rove th a t th o s e e n g a g e d in th e ir p a r tic u la r w o rsh ip are g e n u in e , a n d h a v e a ls o th e a p p ro v a l o f th e H o m e S e c r e ta r y .

N o t o n ly is th e re th e d iff ic u lty in th a t d ire c tio n , b u t w e fin d t h a t th e re is h a rd sh ip in th e co u rts . T h e c o u rts re fu se to reco g n ise th e m as a b o d y w h ich m a y h o ld p r o p e r t y , a n d h a v e on ce or tw ic e d ecid ed a g a in st th e m in th e m a tte r o f b eq u ests w h ich h a v e been m ade to th e m . N o t o n ly th e c o u rts , b u t th e C h a r ity C om m is sio n ers h a v e re fu se d to reco gn ise th em as a c h a rita b le b o d y . In f a c t , a t th is m o m en t th e y a re in th e u n certa in p o s it io n o f n o t k n o w in g w h e th e r th e p ro p e rty w h ich th e y a re h o ld in g is q u it e sa fe a g a in st a n y in fo rm a tio n w h ic h m ig h t b e la id as to th e ir b e in g a b o d y w h ich is i l l e g a l . A b o d y w it h 600 ch u rch es in th is p o s itio n is s u r e ly a p o s it io n w h ic h w e o u g h t n o t to a llo w to c o n tin u e . E v e n a t th e m o m e n t th a t is a w fu l to ev eryo n e o f u s , w hen w e lo se o n e o f o u r p a ls o r fr ie n d s b y d e a th , th e r ig h t o f in te rm e n t w it h th e ir ow n se rv ic e is re fu se d , b ecau se of th e s t a t e o f th e l a w . I am a sk in g th a t th is B i l l sh o u ld be p a sse d in to la w , so th a t th ese gen u in e s p ir itu a lis ts m a y n o t o n ly p ro fe ss b u t m a y w o rsh ip a cco rd in g to w h a t th e ir c o n s c ie n c e h a s d ic ta te d to th e m , an d in th e hope t h a t , h a v in g b een g iv e n th a t freed o m , th e y m a y h a v e th e o p p o r tu n ity o f d e v e lo p in g in th e sam e w a y th a t e v e r y o th e r r e lig io u s b o d y in th e c o u n try n ow h as . ' I a s k , a n d I a m su re th a t I a s k n o t in v a in in th is H o u se, fo r th a t freed o m fo r th ese p e o p le , so th a t th e y m a y h a v e an o p p o r tu n ity o f d e v e lo p in g th e ir f a i t h .

Q u e s tio n p u t , a n d a g reed to .B i l l o rd ered to b e b ro u g h t in b y M r. K e l l y , M r.

O liv e r B a ld w in , S ir E rn e s t B e n n e tt , M r. C h a rle to n ,

Decembef, 1980.

M r. H erb ert G ib so n , C a p ta in W . H . H a l l , L ie u t-C o m - m ander K e n w o r th y , M r . K n ig h t , L ie u t .-C o lo n e l W a t t s - M o rgan , M r . D . G . S o m e r v il le , a n d M iss W ilk in s o n .

WE E X PR ESS O U R T H A N K S .We gratefully appreciate the financial help given to the

B.S.L.U. by Lyceums, Lyceumists and Friends. More money is needed to carry on the work.

Anyone can become a Patron of the Union by subscribing 2s. 6d. or more to the Funds.

The Supplementary Fund needs your support if we are to meet the expenses during 1930.

Donations to the Special Fund are as follows:—Gu a r a n t e e Fu n d . "Cutlery” 10s. Total received during

I93°: j£io 1 os.Ca pit a t io n F u n d . ' Southampton (Cavendish Grove),

£6 13s. 4d. Total received during 1930, £16 4s. n d .Pa t r o n Fu n d . Mr. H. Barnes (Bradford), 15s. Total

received during 1930, £3 17s. 6d.Su ppl e me n t a r y Fu n d . Mr. W . T . Coleman, 5s. 6d. Total

received during 1930, £29 os. 3d.

M r. D a n G riffith s , A .N .S I C . , h a s b een e le c te d a n A ld erm an b y th e B a rro w -in -F u rn e ss T o w n C o u n c il . W e co m p lim en t M r. G riffith s on h is e le v a t io n . H e is a v a lia n t L y c e u m is t and p ro p a g a n d ist w h o h a s w o rk e d m a n y , m a n y y ea rs fo r th e su ccess o f L y c e u m p r in c ip le s to o p erate in p e rso n a l a n d c iv ic l i f e .

AN INVITATION.I w on der w h a t th e c h ild re n d id

B efo re th e p a rtie s c a m e ?P erh ap s th e y ju s t th e th im b le h id ,

O r w a n d ered d ow n th e la n e .

I k n o w i t ’ s n ic e to b e d ressed u p A n d d o llie s fine to n u rse ,

A rib b o n on o u r l i t t le p u p ,A n d co p p ers in m y p u rse .

I on ce w a s to ld th a t fa ir ie s p la y e d W h en gra n d m a w a s a g i r l ,

A s in th e w o o d s sh e o fte n s tr a y e d , A d a is y cro w n to w h ir l .

I f I ’ d a p a r ty I ’ d in v ite T h e F a ir y Q u een a lo n g ,

T h is l i t t le t a le I w o u ld re c ite A n d a sk h e r fo r a s o n g .

CALGARY, Canada.— Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 10th. Pearls by Lyceumists. Readings by Teddy Cowlin and Rev. Ada M . Garrad. Solo by Raymond Parkyn. Pianoforte solos by Margaret Dams, Jean Poyser and Victor Dams. Recitations by Hermenia Peters. We decorated the Church with fruit and vegetables, and on Monday (Thanksgiving Day) we gave these to needy families.— H. E ‘. Thomson, Sec.

LIVERPOOL, "Star of Progress.1 ’ Boaler Street.— Sunday, i6thNov. Conductor, Mr. William Roberts. We were favoured with several visitors from St. Helens, Daulby Hall and Birken head Lyceums. Various individual items, mainly by visitors. Church members took part in the evening discussions and our Church President, Mr. Moore, gave a short address towards the close. A day well spent.— A . E . Howells, Retiring Sec.

We shall print next month an Appeal for the "Conan Doyle Memorial Fund." Donations may be sent to A. C. Grlgg, Esq., Hon. Treasurer, The Conan Doyle Memorial Fund, Lloyds Bank, Ltd., 121, Oxford Street, London, W.i.

200 THE LYCEUM BANNER. December, 1930

Dear Little Imps,A jolly Christmas to everybody, and may you all

find a full stocking when you awaken on Christmas morning. Nowadays, most of the children I know hang up pillow-cases instead of stockings. It is true, pillow-cases do hold more, but those children miss the fun of turning out the toe of their stocking, and finding all the little surprises. M y stocking toe always held a bright new penny in amongst the sweets and nuts, and you know how lucky a shining penny can be!

Fairies are .such very helpful people that you may be sure that they are especially busy at Christmas time. Our story shows us that.

THE CHRISTMAS FAIRY.The Christmas Fairy had worked so very hard. She

had helped people to choose the right presents, had made so many mothers remember all of their shopping, and done many odd jobs, so that everything should be quite ready for Christmas Day. Then, just as she thought her work was finished, she had found a family full of grumbles. Now, no Christmas Fairy can bear to hear folks grumbling on Christmas Eve, and so this fairy forgot all about being tired as she wondered how to change those grumbles into chuckles. It seemed no easy task.

Mr. and Mrs. Grey were not a bit poor, and Jerry and Joan should have been perfectly happy. They had plenty to eat, and they had more toys and books than they could count. Yet, on this Christmas Eve they had the grumbles.

Mr. and Mrs. Grey didn’t know what to do about it, but, then, they didn’t think about inviting the Christ mas Fairy to help them.

In the morning they had all gone into town to see the shops. It was there that the Christmas Fairy had found them grumbling. They were looking into the window of the big toy shop. “ There’s nothing there that I want,’’ grumbled Jerry. “ I'm tired of books, and trains and silly toys. I hope Father Christmas brings me a real bicycle this year.’ ’ ' ‘WhyJerry,” said his dad, “ we have no room for any more big things. You never use your tricycle or your scooter now, so you can’t need a bicycle.” “ I just knew you would say that,” muttered Jerry. “ I never can have anything I want.”

“ What would you like, Joan?” asked Mrs. Grey. “ I don't know what I want,” answered Joan. “ I've enough dolls, and I don’t want any more furniture or tea-sets, and I hate sewing baskets. I know! I’d

like that big d o ll’ s house.’ ’ “ O h! but J o a n ,” said her mother, “ you have one d o ll’ s house now, and you never p la y w ith i t . ’ ’ “ W e ll, it isn’ t big enough, and I ’ m tired of that one, a n y w a y ,” grum bled Joan.

Mrs. G rey sighed, and looked at Mr. G rey, as she said, “ O h ! dear! what a lot of grum bles. Perhaps it is because we are tired. L e t us go home now in the bus.” W hilst they were on the bus, the Christmas Fairy grew bu sy. She helped them to notice the people in the streets. The bus took them along some very poor streets, and they saw ever so many ragged little children at play. One little girl hugged an old dolly made of stockings. A little boy was pulling a box along, and pretending it was a train. None of the children seemed to have any real toys. The Christmas Fairy gave Mrs. Grey a good idea, so that by the time they reached home she had thought of a plan.

After dinner, Mrs. Grey sent the children up into their playroom whilst she had a little chat with her husband. “ Did you see those poor kiddies with those awful toys, Daddy?” “ I did,” he said, “ and it made me think that Jerry and Joan have too many toys. I know, we’ll get them to play at Father Christmas this year, and see if that will stop the grumbles.”

Mr. and Mrs. Grey went up into the playroom. “ Hello, kiddies,” said Mr. Grey. “ I had a message from Father Christmas. He is short of toys and wants you to help him.” “ We can’t ,” said Jerry. “We have spent all our money now, so we can’t buy any more toys for him.” “ Yes! said their dad, “ I told him that, and he says old toys will do.”

“ Oh! I know,” said Joan, “ let us send him all the toys and books we never play with now. I’ve a lot I’m tired of; he can have those.” “ Right,” said Jerry; ‘‘let us see who has most to give away.” The children started to sort out their toys, and Mr. and Mrs. Grey slipped out of the room, for the children needed no help.

At tea-time, a very excited and happy boy and girl hadn’t a grumble left. ‘ ‘Dad and Mam, come and seewhat we’ve found for Father Christmas,” they cried. Up in the play room Jerry and Joan had each made a pile of toys. Teddy bears, balls, books, ships, dolls, trains, kites, were heaped upon the floor. They had mended some of the toys that were a wee bit broken and Jerry had even put his rocking horse to be given away, whilst Joan had put her favourite doll amongst the pile. “What a wonderful heap of toys,” cried Dad, and Mother suggested that he’d better ask for a carter to take them off to Father Christmas.

The children went early and happy to bed that night, and each was hoping that Father Christmas would be pleased with their toys. When the children were asleep, Mr. Grey sent off all theAtoys, with a special message for Santa Claus.

This was the letter:—“ Dear Father Christmas,Jerry and Joan would like all of these toys to be

given to poor little boys and girls. Mammy and I want to tell you that n o w there is room in our house for a big doll’s house for Joan and a real bicycle for Jerry. Could you get them, please? We will leave the play room window open for you.

With our best wishes,Ma mmy a n d D a d d y G r e y .”

Father Christmas was so pleased with the big load of

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toys that he was very careful to find the right bicycle and the right doll’s house for Jerry and Joan. They had such a happy Christmas, but really the happiest one at their party was someone they couldn’t see. Who ? Why! the Christmas Fairy, who made her home inside the fairy doll at the very top of the Christmas tree.

Have a jolly time, Imps!Love to you all from

Me g .

T H E S .N .U . FU N D OF B E N E V O L E N C E .D ear S ir,

I have pleasure to report the following income, and would esp ecia lly mention the gift of Egeria, earmarked for the Reserve F un d ; the splendid help received from Miss Estelle Stead on behalf of the Members of the W. T. Stead Library Bureau, £105; income from the special meeting held at Portsmouth T em p le, the speakers being Mr. Hannen Swaffer and Mr. Maurice Barbanell, the collection (£3 6s. od.) helped to bring their donation to £10 15s.

F or a l l donations, large or small, the Committee are truly gratefu l, and thank everyone most sincerely for the contri butions received. The response is fairly good so far.

Apart from the two special gifts, the October income only shows an increase of £ 10 , so we are looking forward to receiving help from those Churches or Lyceums who have not yet sent their collections or donations. Please do so as soon as possible and help the Committee to feel their anxiety is relieved for another year, and the good work may still go on.

With grateful thanks.Yours gratefully,

32b, North S t., Ma r y L . St a i r ,Keighley, Yorks. Hon. Secretary.Personal donations received during October;—The gift of

Egeria £^pRcv. G. Vale Owen 5s., Mrs. Ruth Hey 10s., Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse 10s., J. H. H. London 10s., An old friend of the Cause 5s., Mrs. McLauchlan 10s., Three Marsden Friends 7s. 6d., Mr. A. Scott 7s. 6d., Mrs. Marshall Hancock xos., Mrs. E. E. Green £3 3s., W. T. Oversby £ 1 , H. Allen George 10s. 6d., Mrs. M. Walker 3s. 6d., J . S. Hawick 10s. 6d.,G. F. Berry 10s., A. Garlick 5s., Robertus £ 1 is., Mr. and Mrs. H. Stair 10s., F.Wilmot 5s., P. W. Overshy 5s., Mrs. Bennion 5s., J. J. Ashworth ios.,Mrs. Griffiths, Barrow Home Circle 10s., E.R.O., 1st. C. Surrey St., Bristol 5s., E Leach, Eastbourne, per Mr. H. A. Bentley £ 1 , Mr. Whitmarsh, fee from Acton Spiritualist Mission 10s 6d., Mrs. L. M. Hare, payment Healing Circle, Southampton 7s. 6d., P.S. 17s.— Total £100 17s. od.

The gift of Egeria is earmarked for the Reserve Fund, and the donor wishes me to mention that it is the tithe of the profit on the sale of a property.

Churches contributing during October, 1930:—London'.— Dover £ 1 ,. Battersea £ 1 10s., Brixton Brother

hood £i, 4s., Hackney Church and Lyceum £ 2 , Manor Park £2 2s. gd., Plaistow £ 1 is. 6d., Ilford Psychical Research Society £2 2s., South London Mission and Lyceum, £2 16s., Woolwich and Plumstead £ 1 . Surbiton Christian Spiritualist Church 10s. 6d., Lyceum 2s., Sutton, Surrey £ 1 is., Luton £2 2s., Acton Mission 10s. 6d., Crouch End £3 4s. 6d., Cam bridge £2 is., Thenton £2 n s ., East London, Earlham Hall £ 1 , Wembley £2 os. 9d., Marylebone Association, Speaker’s Fee £ 1 is., London Spiritual Mission, Cambridge Place £ 1 1 2s. Members of W. T. Stead Library Bureau, per Miss Estelle Stead, ^105.—Total £ 1 5 0 2s. 6d.

Southern District.— Worthing £5, Plymouth, Morley St. £5, Ventnor 14s. 6d., Portsmouth Temple £ 10 15s., Portsmouth Lyceum 5s., Reading, The Society for Psychical Research, special meeting conducted by Mr. Hannen Swaffer and Mr. Maurice Barbanell, £2 2s.—Total £23 16s. 6d.

South Wales.— Cardiff 1st Church £2 '5s., Swansea £1 is .— Total £3 6 s . od.

Scotland.—Lochgelly 10s., Paisley 6s.— Total 16s.North Midlands. Mansfield 1st, Dallas St. £1, South Wig-

ston 5s., Eastwood, Notts. 5s., Coalville, Leicester, 3s. fid., Hucknall, Darbyshire Lane, 10s,, Nottingham, North Sherwood St., £1 is ., Sutton-in-Ashfield 8s.— Total £3 12s. 6d.

South Midlands.'— Cannock, 16s., Smethwick, Church Lane,£1 2s.gd ., Coventry, Lochkurst Lane, 4s. 6d., Coventry, Broad gate Progressive, £1 is ., Coventry, Bull S t., £1 i6 s., Total £3 os. 3d.

Lancashire.— Birkenhead, Hamilton i8s. 3d., Rock Ferry Occult Research 12s., Runcorn, Ashridge, S t., io s., Colwyn Bay £1, Accrington, Pearl S t., £ 1 , Accrington, Abbey S t., 7s. 6d., Lancaster, G t. John S t., £ 1 , Congleton £1 is ., Wrexham, £1, Heywood, Willliam S t., 5s., Barrow Psycho,3 quarters Members Tax £1 15s., Barrow, Dalton Road Church,£1 ios., Poulton-le-Fylde, special meeting, speaker Miss Sun derland, £1 5s.— Total £12 3s. gd.

Yorkshire. Sheffield District Committee £2 2 s., Harrogate 8s. 6d., Barnsley, North Pavement, £1 is ., Barnsley, Grace St., £1, Heeley Lyceum Church, Gifford Road, io s., Heeley Lyceum, Gifford Road, ios., Heeley, Woodseats, late Bramall Lane, ios., West Melton ios., Mrs. Marshal Hancock’ s Class 5s., Hemsworth 6s., Leeds, Brunswick Place, £ \, York, Spen Lane, £1 5s.— Total £9 7s. 6d.

Northern District Area.— Cramlington and Seaton Delavel 7s. i j d . , Newburn-on-Tyne 10s., New Shildon, Newland, Avenue, £ 1 , South Shields, Fowler S t., 15s., Smalwell 4s., West Ryton 2s. 6d., Newbiggin-by-the-Sea ios., North Shields Rippon Hall Church, £1 7s., Personal subscriptions £1 6 s ., Gateshead, Rectory Hall Lyceum 5s., per Mr. W . D . Todds Retiring collection, at J . Gills Testimonial Meeting £1 6s., Retiring Collection, High Shields Conference 8s. 6d., Dudley National Spiritualist Church 5s., Mr. J. R idley 28. 6d ., Mr. and Mrs. Drude 2s. 6d.— Total £8 11s. i j d .

Churches total, £ m 16s. i}d . Stead Bureau £105.— Total £216 16 ijd .

TRANSITION OF MR. JAMES LORD, OF H E Y WOOD.

Heywood, William S t., regret to report the passing, at the age of 65 years, of their esteemed worker, Mr. James Lord, who was Vice-President and Treasurer of the Church, and Conductor of the Lyceum.

Mr. Lord has been a Spiritualist for over 35 years, and was a past member of the E .C. of the B .S .L .U . He had also been President of the South East Lanca shire L .D .C ., attending many Conferences of the S.N .U . and B .S .L .U . in various positions.

For some years his health had not been very good and he devoted his energies to the welfare of the local Church and Lyceum.

His Labours have been much appreciated by local friends, who gave him a public funeral. A few hundred people attended the interment ceremony on Nov. 8th, conducted by Mr. G. F . Knott, Appropriate hymns were sung.

We tender our sympathy to Mrs. Lord and family and hope her knowledge of Spiritualism w ill be a con solation in the physical loss of her constant companion.

THE INDIAN GIRL’ S LAM EN T. “ Thou’rt happy now, for thou has passed The long dark journey of the grave,And in the land of light, at last.Hast joined the good and brave—Amid the flushed and balmy air,The bravest and the loveliest there.

Yet oft thine own dear Indian maid,Even there, thy thoughts will earthward stray— To her who sits where thou wert laid,And weeps the hours away,Yet almost can her grief forget To think that thou dost love her y e t .

W .G. Br y a n t .

202 T H E LYCEUM BANNER December, 1080.

L y c e u m Manual T e s t , No. 24.A s p le n d id e n t r y fro m 38 j u n i o r s g r e e t e d m e this

m o n th , b u t th e s e n io r s h a v e f a i le d to s e n d in t h e i r a t t e m p t s in l ik e n u m b e r s . T h e y a r e in d e e d s o f e w t h a t the te s t r e s u lt w i l l b e h e ld o v e r f o r a n o t h e r m o n th a n d the q u e s t io n s r e p r in t e d . I t w i l l b e a d v i s a b l e f o r a l l a t te m p t s to b e s u b m it t e d a s th e r e s u l t m a y b e q u ite s u r p r is in g to e v e r y e n t r a n t .

T h e c o r r e c t a n s w e r s a n d m a r k in g s f o r th e J u n i o r T e s t a r e :—

Marks.I . 1 . W o r k , N o . 3 5 .1 . 2 . G o F o r w a r d , N o . 4 0 1 .

D o n o t W a i t . N o s . 2 3 8 , 3 8 9 .T h e r e m u s t b e s o m e t h in g w r o n g . N o . 6 1 . B a c k b o n e , N o . 82 T h e H o m e la n d . N o . 3 1 6 .

7. / Sometime. No 85.The Hereafter. No. 210.The Summerland, No. 312.The happy Spirit Land, No. 394.

1 Heavenly Mansions. No. 216.(_The Hereafter. - No. 210.

9./Our Rights. No. 143.\Good-night. No. 319.

10./Daybreak. No. 423./Morn Amid the Mountains. No. 338.

II. / The Kingdoms of Nature. No. 107./The Senses. No. 129.

Get up Early. No. 46.

5 . S c h o o l9 - O n th e b e n c h e s in th e

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The half-crowns have been awarded to:—Joan Heapy, of “Homeglen, ” St., John’s Road,

Ryde, aged 10 years, with 16 marks.Horace White, of 20, Downey Road, Wandsworth,

S.W., 18., aged 12J years, with 14 marks.Honorable mention is earned by Winnie Hotten,

Rose Malcolm, Prudence McColl, Phyllis Baker, Vera Haslam, Matilda Groom, Gordon Snook, G.E. Shackle, Kenneth Parker, Sidney Hobster, Paul Webster, Colin Ruston, James Morgan, Ernest Mauley, George Sharpe, Reuben Watts, and Laurence Harding each of whom had 12 or 13 marks.

L Y C E U M M A N U A L T E S T , N o . 25.

J u n io r S e c t io n .

Age not to exceed 14 years. Two half-crowns for the best sets of answers from a boy and a girl.

What Manual Titles do the following suggest to you and what are their numbers in the Manual.

1. Repetition.2. There’s harmony all around.3. Lyceum Sunday.4. Steady boys, steady.

.5. Angel Visitors.6. Be of assistance.7 . F arm ers.

o n e b o y a n d o n e g i r l b e t w e e n 1 4 a n d 2 1 y e a r s o f a g e a n d o n e a d u l t .

T r a c e t h e a u t h o r s h i d d e n in t h e f o l l o w i n g lin e s a n d n a m e o n e o f t h e i r c o m p o s i t i o n s in t h e M a n u a l.

1 . I f y o u t h i s a u t h o r s ’ n a m e w o u l d g u e s s A m u s k e t f i n d w i t h o u t i t s B e s s .

2 . T h e K e e p e r o f t h e D o o r w i l l t e l l T h e a u t h o r ’ s n a m e , n o t E t h e l D e l l .

3 . T h is a u th o r from A m e r ic a , an e lo n g a te d m a le E x cee d ed th ree sco re y e a r s a n d te n , b e fo re h e

crossed th e v a le .

4 . T h is a u th o r e d ite d ‘G o o d W o r d s ,”W a s c h a p la in to a Q u e e n ,H is e s s a y s , t r a v e ls , s to r ie s a l l W e re v e r y g o o d I w e a n .

5 • T h is a u th o r is a k in d o f p e rchS o m etim e s co n n ecte d w ith a C h u rc h .

6 . In fa r N e w Z e a la n d w ith a fla tT h is a u th o r ’ s fo u n d , ju s t th in k o f t h a t .

7 . “ T h e W a n d erer o f S w itz e r la n d ”“ T h e In d ia n fro m th e W e s t ,”A re' t i t le s o f th e p ie ce s w h ic h D isc lo se th is a u th o r b e s t .

8. T h is a u th o r w a s b o m in S o u th a m p to n H e w ro te “ T h e im p ro v e m e n t o f m in d ,”N o w search in y o u r referen ce v o lu m e s H is n am e y o u w i l l e a s i ly fin d .

9 . I f y o u k n o w w h o w ro te “ C h ee r b o y s , c h e e r ,” Y o u ’ v e g o t th is M a n u a l a u th o r h e r e .

10 . A gard en er w o u ld q u ic k ly see T h is a u th o r in a s m a ll c h ic k p e a .

1 1 . I f J ib . in a w o m a nO r less th a n J ib . in a m a n ,T h is organ is m u ch b e lo w s ta n d a r d ,A n a u th o r n o w tra c e i f y o u c a n .

1 2 . W h a te v e r creed h e d o th e m b r a c e ,H is o b je c t is to h e lp th e r a c e .‘ ‘A l l co lo u rs ’ ’ h e d e lig h ts to c h o o s e ,H is se rv ic e m a n y C h u rch m e n u s e .

1 3 . T h is a u th o r w h en on H o lla n d ’ s g ro u n d M eans “ to b e s i l l y ” I h a v e fo u n d .

1 4 . ‘ ‘ B a r r y C o r n w a ll’ ’ w a s c o n n e cte d w it h t h is a u t h o r , A s a p o et p a tr io t ic he g a in e d fa m e .H is pow ers h e tra n s m itte dA n d a n o th er one w a s fitte dT o ad d la u re ls to his m o st i l lu s tr io u s n a m e .

15 • T o b o o k s o f tu n e th a t h a rm o n izeY o u ’ l l see th is a u th o r ’ s n a m e a p p lie s .

1 6 . J o in a p ip p in to th is a u th o r ‘T w i l l a c itro n sp ecie s p la c e ,And in other ways you’ll notice ^‘Tis an easy one to trace.

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1 7 . J u s t t h in k o f “ tw o ” th e n p u t th em d o w n on p a p er N o w n o th in g a d d , th e n w h a t y o u ’ v e w r it te n th ere W i l l g iv e a n e a s y c lu e to tra c e th is a u th o r , W h ic h e v e r y o n e w h o ’ s r ig h t , w i l l s a y is f a ir .

T E S T C O U P O N , N o . 2 5 .

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A l l e n tr ie s to b e se n t to M r. J . G . M c F a r la n e , 6 , S t . P ir a n ’ s A v e n u e , C o p n o r , P o r ts m o u th , n o t la te r th a n D e c e m b e r 2 0 th 19 3 0 .

Calendar of Saints (L.M . 145).B y A l f r e d K i t s o n .

In o rd e r to h e lp L y c e u n jis ts to u n d e rsta n d in w h a t w a y th e m e n a n d w o m e n e n u m e ra te d in th e ' ‘C a le n d a r o f S a in t s ’ ’ h a v e b e n e f i t e d h u m a n ity a n d h e lp e d in th e w o r ld ’ s p ro g re ss to e n t i t le th e m to b e c a lle d “ S a in ts ” w e p u r p o s e g iv in g b r ie f sk e tc h e s o f th e ir l iv e s , a s sp ace p e r m it s , a n d m o n th b y m o n th . W e s h a ll ta k e th e m in t h e ir a lp h a b e t ic a l o r d e r . W e fe e l su re L y c e u m is ts w i l l w e lc o m e t h is a d d e d in te r e s t to th e p a g e s o f th e L y c e u m B a n n e r .

M O H A M M E D , N o . 1 4 5 .— M o h a m m e d , th e fo u n d er o f th e I s la m r e l ig io n , w a s b o m a t M e cc a , A . D . 5 7 1 , a n d b u r ie d a t M e d in a , on th e s p o t w h e re h e d ie d -, A . D . 6 3 2 , H is f a t h e r , A b d a l la h , d ie d b e fo re h is son w a s b o m . W h e n f iv e y e a r s o f a g e h e v is i t e d M e d in a w h ic h is 240 m ile s n o rth o f M e c c a , w ith h is m o th e r , A m in a , w h o d ie d d u r in g t h e ir r e tu r n jo u r n e y . H e w a s th e n ta k e n c a re o f b y h is p a te r n a l g r a n d fa th e r , A b d — a l- M u t t a l ib , w h o w a s th e c h ie f o f a K o r e is h f a m ily in M e c c a . A t h is g r a n d fa th e r ’ s d e a th M o h am m e d w a s a d o p te d b y h is u n c le A b u - T a l ib . A t t w e lv e y e a r s o f a g e h e w a s e n g a g e d m in d in g sh e e p a n d c a m e ls in th e n e ig h b o u r h o o d o f M e c c a . A t t w e n ty - f iv e y e a r s o f a g e h e w a s re c o m m e n d e d b y h is u n c le to ta k e c h a r g e o f a t r a d in g c a r a v a n b e lo n g in g to a w e a lt h y K o r e is h ite w id o w n a m e d K h a d i ja . In c h a r g e o f t h is h e t r a v e l le d to B o s t r a , s i x t y m ile s e a s t o f th e r iv e r J o r d a n , on th e r o a d to D a m a s c u s . H is h o n e s ty a n d d ilig e n c e w o n K h a d i ja ’ s a f fe c t io n ; a n d t h is m a r r ia g e , th o u g h she w a s fo u r te e n y e a r s h is s e n io r w a s a v e r y h a p p y o n e . K h a d i ja b o re h im tw o s o n s , w h o d ie d y o u n g , a n d fo u r d a u g h te r s o f w h o m th e m o st fa m o u s w a s F a t im a .

M o h a m m e d ’ s l i f e p r e v io u s to h is a n n o u n c e m e n t o f h is m is s io n w a s p a sse d a m o n g a p e o p le w it h w h o m r e v e n g e w a s a r e l ig io u s d u t y a n d b lo o d fe u d s w ere c o m m o n ; w h o le t r ib e s b e in g in v o lv e d in t h e m . D ru n k e n n e s s a n d g a m b lin g p r e v a ile d la r g e ly . F e m a le c h ild r e n w e r e o fte n b u r ie d a l iv e a s soon a s b o m . W o m e n w e r e in g e n e r a l m ere c h a t t e ls ; p o ly g a m y a n d d iv o r c e w e r e fr e q u e n t . I d o la t r y , d iv in a t io n , an d b lo o d y s a c r ific e s (so m e tim e s o f so n s b y th e ir fa th e r s ) , a n d s e n s u a lis m w e r e p r e v a le n t .

W h e n M o h a m m e d w a s a b o u t t h ir t y - f iv e y e a r s o ld , th e K a a b a o r s h r in e o f th e s a cre d b la c k s to n e , w a s re n d e re d in s e c u re b y a f lo o d , a n d i t w a s d e c id e d to r e b u i ld th e w a l l s a n d c o v e r th e m w it h a r o o f. D u r in g a d is p u t e a s to w h o s h o u ld p la c e th e b la c k sto n e in its p o s it io n in th e w a l l s , M o h am m e d w a s ch o sen to d e c id e th e q u e s t io n , a n d h e to o k o ff h is m a n tle ; a n d p la c in g

th e sto n e bn it s a id , “ N o w le t one from each o f y o u r fo u r d iv is io n s com e fo rw ard an d raise a co m e r o f th is m a n t le .” T h is w a s don e) a n d M oham m ed w ith h is h an d g u id e d it to its p la c e ; an d th is d ecisio n in creased h is influence am on g h is fe llo w trib e sm en . O th e r in c id e n ts are reco rd e d , sh o w in g h is c a p a c ity fo r fo rm in g w a rm fr ie n d sh ip s , fo r sh o w in g g r a titu d e an d k in d n ess a n d fo r w ise p a te rn a l ju d g m e n t.

A b o u t h is fo r t ie th y e a r M oham m ed b ecam e m ore a n d m ore c o n te m p la tiv e an d fre q u e n tly re tired in to s o l i t a r y v a l le y s . H is fa v o u r ite resort w a s a c a v e a t th e fo o t o f M ount H ir a , th ree m iles n o rth of M e cca , O n e n ig h t , w h ile h e w a s in th e c a v e , d u rin g th e m o n th of R a m a d a n , en ga ged in p io u s e x e rc is e s , th e a n g e l G a b r ie l cam e to h im , in a v is io n , a n d h e ld a s ilk e n s c r o ll b efore h im an d co m p e lle d h im to re c ite w h a t w a s w r it te n on i t , an d it is a sserted th a t th is is th e n in e ty - s ix th su ra (the n am e g iv e n to th e c h a p te rs o f th e K o r a n m ea n in g ‘ re a d in g ’ ) , b e g in n in g ; “ R e c ite ! in th e n am e o f th e L o rd w h o cre a te d m an from co n g e a le d b lo o d ! R e c i t e ! fo r th e L o rd is th e m ost H ig h , w h o h a th ta u g h t th e p e n , h a th ta u g h t m an w h a t he k n e w n o t . N a y , t r u ly m an w a lk e th in d e lu sio n w h en h e d eem s th a t h e suffices fo r h im s e lf ; to t h y L o rd is th e r e tu r n .”

O n h is retu rn h o m e he co n fid ed to K h a d ija w h a t he h a d seen an d read w h ile in th e c a v e . S h e c o m fo rte d h im an d con firm ed h im in th e b e lie f th a t i t w a s a r e v e la t io n fro m G o d . O n a su b se q u e n t o c c a s io n w h en h e w a s in d ee p d is tre ss h is a tte n t io n w a s a rre ste d b y h e a r in g a v o ic e w h ic h s a id , “ O ! M o h a m m e d , th o u a r t in tr u th th e p r o p h e t o f A l l a h , a n d I am G a b r ie l ,” M o h a m m ed s a id la t e r , “ In s p ir a t io n d escen d eth u p o n m e in on e o f tw o w a y s ; so m e tim e s G a b r ie l co m e th a n d co m - m u n ic a te th th e r e v e la t io n u n to m e a s on e m an u n to a n o th e r , a n d th is is e a s y ; a t o th e r t im e s it a ffe c te th m e l ik e th e r in g in g o f a b e l l , p e n e tra tin g m y v e r y h e a r t , a n d re n d in g m e , as i t w e re in p ie c e s , a n d th is is i t w h ic h g r ie v o u s ly a ffe c te th m e .”

M o h am m e d a t first p re a ch e d h is d o c tr in e s p r iv a t e ly a m o n g st h is fr ie n d s . G r a d u a l ly h is a p p e a l w a s e x te n d e d to th e w h o le o f th e K o r e is h a n d th e ir s la v e s , b u t th e M ecca n s in g e n e ra l p a id l i t t l e h eed to h im . T h e y w e re a lr e a d y fa m il ia r w ith th e essen ce o f h is te a c h in g a b o u t th e o n e G o d , a n d th e n e c e s s ity o f tr u th a n d r ig h t eo u sn ess, w h ic h w a s n o t to th e ir l ik in g ; i t w a s a d o c t r in e , w h ic h i f fo llo w e d o u t , d em a n d e d p a in fu l c h a n g e s in th e ir d a i ly l i f e , a tru e o b e d ie n ce to th e a ll-p o w e r fu l J u d g e o f m a n , a cc o m p a n ie d b y p r a y e r , a lm s g iv in g , a te m p e r a te l i f e , n o m u r d e r , n o s la y in g o f b a b y g i r l s , n o id o la t r y . I f th e s la v e s , th e c h ild r e n o f th e lo w e r c la s s e s h e a rd h im g la d ly th a t w a s an a d d it io n a l reason w h y th e h a u g h t y K o r e is h w o u ld n o t lis te n to h im . T h e y r id i c u le d h is p re te n s io n o f b e in g a p ro p h e t o f A l l a h , a n d d e m a n d e d a s ig n fro m h e a v e n . P e rs is te n t p e rse cu tio n a tNle n g th d ro v e h im a n d h is fo llo w e rs fro m M e cc a , a n d i t is th is H a j ir a o r f l ig h t to M e d in a (w h ich is 240 m ile s n o rth o f M ecca) in J u ly 6 2 2 , w h ic h m a rk s n o t o n ly th e y e a r fro m w h ic h th e M o h am m ed an s co m p u te th e ir e r a , b u t th e tu r n in g p o in t in th e p r o p h e t’ s c a r e e r . C o r d ia l ly w e lc o m e d , a n d h o s p ita b ly e n te r ta in e d a t M e d in a , it w a s fro m th is c i t y th a t he set o u t on th o se w a rs w h ic h re s u lte d in th e c o n q u e st o f M ecca a n d th e s u b ju g a tio n o f A r a b ia to h is r u le .

T h e s e w a rs s ta r te d fro m a d e sire to b e re v e n g e d on h is p e rs e c u to r s . A g u e r i l la w a r re s u lte d in th e p lu n d e r o f r ic h c a r a v a n s on th e ir w a y to M e cca . A t le p g th th e

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SIL V E R P A P E R .

AINSWORTH HOME OF REST SCHEM E.

We shall be glad to receive any Silver Paper from Lyceumists for the benefit of the above Scheme.

If odd bits are sent in ordinary letters (under 2 oz.) when Secretaries are writing to the General Secretary, the despatch will not cost anything extra for postage.

The D .C .’s have become collecting centres and pass the paper to the General Secretary by hand as occasion permits, otherwise| the postage may be more than we shall receive for the paper.

We acknowledge with thanks receipt of silver paper from Mr. Alfred Kitson, Dewsbury; Oldham, Central Lyceum; Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Carr, N. Dean, Harold Kaye and Joan Oddie, Bury ; Miss G. M. Walker, Darwen; Blackpool Lyceum (per Mrs. Roth well); Mr. Marriner, York; Miss Doris Stephenson, Edin burgh; Mrs. N. E . Liddle, Westcliff; Baron S t. Lyceum, Rochdale; Mr. and Mrs. R . Bowmer; Fred Carter, Blackpool; Cheetham Hill Lyceum; Miss Janey Robinson, D aulby Hall Lyceum; Longsight Lyceum; Bolton, Henry S t., Lyceum ; B ol ton, Deane Road, Lyceum; Ear by. Onward Lyceum; Mrs. M. Paul, Dunedin, New Zealand; Lewisham Lyceum; Woolwich and Plumstead; New Malden; Miss I . Graham, Gateshead; E . N. Marston, Stockport; Accrington (Argyle St.) Lyceum : Miss Horton, Middleton (Old Hall S t .) ; Joan Morgan, Peckham ; Liverpool (Daulby H all); Mrs. Sims, Manchester (Progressive).

Mr. Alfred Kitson, the Adviser to the B .S .L .U ., sends a monthly parcel of Silver paper for the Ainsworth Home of Rest Fund. We regret Mr. Kitson’s name was missed from the November list.

The Children's Puzzle.

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Find the way to the Christmas Pudding by starting at the bottom and passing along the Xmas without crossing any lines.

Special R eports.l l i d a r this h e a d in g , Lyceums w hose r e p o r t s ex c eed the words a llo w ed In th e T a b le a s sh e w n in R u le 3 may h a r e th e m Inserted In fu ll by en c lo s in g 6 d . fo r ev e ry e x t r a n in e w o rd a .

C A R D IF F , F irst, Park G rove.— Our Open Session held on ^ October 12th was popularly supported. M issEdwards conducted

assisted by Miss Goodenough, w ith Mr. Geo. H arris Chairm an. The programme included recitations, pianoforte solo, duet solo, pearls, silver and golden chains, and hym ns; presentation of Education Certificates to Members. Two Nam ing ceremonies were performed.

The success of both the Open Session held in July and the above mentioned is the pleasing reward of nine months’ junior organisation and adm inistration which has brought increased membership and renewed enthusiasm .— R . H . M cN ish, Assist. Sec.

D U N E D IN , N E W Z E A L A N D .— S ep t. 21st was Open Session. The Certificates were presented to successful students in the B .S .L .U . Exam inations. There was not a large attend ance owing to so much sickness, but one or tw o v isito rs were present. Pearls by a ll present. Recitations b y E ric Downes, Colin and Irene Bachop, Frances A n thon y, Joan H argreaves, Lorraine H oyne, Jean M cConnell, M avis and K it ty D obbin, Jean Robinson and M r. Gore. Readings b y Miss Burgess and Mrs. McConnell. M usical solo by M r. H argreaves.

Mr. Stables, Church Vice-President, told the children a story, after which he presented the Certificates and spoke on the value of the Education Scheme, and urged them to take it again this year. He complimented all on the results obtained. He gave the benediction. Greetings to all Lyceums and best wishes for continued success of the B a n n e r .— Miss R . Burgess, Con.-Sec.

LEICESTER, Rupert Street.— This Lyceum gave a service of Song, ‘ ‘The Bridge of Love,’ ’ at their Church during September. A member of an adult school was present and was so delighted at the splendid way it was given that we were asked to give it at one of the largest women’s adult schools in'the city. It was with much pleasure that the Lyceum gave this service of song again and the words of appreciation and thanks will long be remembered. It was not only the giving and receiving but the fact of how people are realising that Spiritualism is a true religion of usefulness, striving to help all humanity towards the golden age of peace and joy, and uniting all hearts.

MANCHESTER, Newton Heath.— Oct. 25th. A Social and Dance was enjoyed by all. The Valdanians Dance Band were in attendance.

Oct. 26th. Liberty Group. Our Speaker was Mr. Jones, his subject being “ Will power.’ ’ A subject which opens the mind.A Vote of thanks was conveyed to Mr. Jones in the usual way.

Nov. 15th. A splendid knife and fork tea was provided by the ladies for their effort. During the evening dancing was heartily enjoyed by all. Once more the Valdanians Dance Band supplied the music.

Nov. 23rd. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McClellan was named during the Session by Miss Watson. The children sang “ Open the Door for the Children” and “ Heart Flowers.” 1 The earthly name of the child is Joan, and the spiritual name “ Rosemary.” The flowers used were a red rose for “ Love” | and chrysanthemums for “ Purity and Sincerity.” — R . H. Baycliffe, Sec.

SMETHWICK.— Wednesday, Nov. 19th. 64 guests assem bled at the Coming of Age Celebrations of our esteemed Lyceum- ist, Miss Nellie Mavbury. After the usual speeches and a toast, we sat down to a splendid spread, followed by programme of dancing and intermediate games. A happy feature was the presentation of a Ladies' Handbag, given by Lyceumists, as a token of love and goodwill. The proceedings concluded with our impressive parting salute.— Victor W. Mann, Assist, Sec. s 1

WELLINGTON, Kent Terrace.— On Sunday evening, 21st Sept., we held a Special Lyceum Session, in place of the cus tomary Church Service. We had a splendid gathering of Lyceumists and also a considerable number of Church Members.

With the exception of the marching and callisthenics, which were omitted, we held a complete Lyceum Session.

The connective readings to the Musical Reading were read by Miss R. Waring, Mrs. Ricarlton, and Mr. S. Harris. The Golden Chain Recitation was conducted by Mr. Parkins. A vocal trio was rendered by Miss L . Webb, Mrs. Dray and MissG. Webb. Mrs. R. A. Webb rendered a solo, after which she made a few brief remarks on the Lyceum.

Our Lyceum Conductor, Mr. R . A . Webb, presided at this beautiful and most successful service.— S. Harris, Sec.

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of the paper only. Commence the Report by stating the name of your Lyceum, and sign your name at the end.

RULE 2.— Record only the events occurring after Nov. 26th.RULE 3.— Lyceums taking 1 dozen copies axe allowed free

insertion of 25 words; 2 dozen, 30 words; 3 dozen, 75 words ‘ 4 dozen copies or over, 100 words.

Additional words to be paid for at the rate of 6d. for every nine words. This Rule does not apply to Lyceums number ing fewer than 30 members.

RULE 4.— All Reports must reach this Office not later than December 20th, to ensure insertion in the January issue.

RULE 5.— Colonial Reports, if posted to the Ly c e u h Ba nn e r within 7 days after the events reported, will be inserted in the next issue after receipt at the Ba n n e r Office.

ACCRINGTON AND DISTRICT Joint Lyceums.— On Oct. 12th Mr. Latham, of Burnley, presented the successful candi dates of the B .S.L.U . Exams, with their Certificates at the Massed Sessions at Padiham.

Great Harwood won the Silver Bell for the second year in succession. The possible marks were 450. The results of the competition being,— Great Harwood 421, Accrington (Pearl St.), 400, Accrington (Argyle St.) 373, Padiham 320.— Walter Taylor, Sec.

ACCRINGTON, Pearl St.— Nov. 2nd. Recitations by Phyllis Edwards, Nellie Laycock, Miss Dobson, of Preston. Solos by Hilda Swift, Alex Taylor, Willie Crabtree. Duets by Nellie Laycock, Hilda Southworth. Hilda Neild, Gladys Jenkinson, Hilda and Walter Swift. Quartette by Hilda Southworth, Nellie Laycock, Phyllis Edwards, Francis Lay cock. We had a very enjoyable time together and are un doubtedly marching forward with the leaders,— Mr. Fazacker- ley, Mr. Edwards and Miss Kenniford. Miss J. A. Kenniford was responsible for the education of the five successful entrants for Oral Grade.— W. Hilton, Sec.

BIRKENHEAD.— Nov. 2nd. Open Session. Recitations by Edna and Clifford Jones, Florrie and Muriel Watson. Jimmy Henderson, Mr. Taylor and Mr. Edwards. A solo by Mrs. Harper and a duet nicely rendered by Lilian Harding and Leslie Hamilton. Six pearls were given and explained. A nice Session.— D. Dunn, Sec.

BLACKBURN, St.PeterSt— Oct.26th was our Lyceum Day. We held two Open Sessions, ably controlled by our Conductor, Mr. J. N. Railton.

In the afternoon the following gave recitations:— O. Parker, and B . Hinchcliife. Solo'by Mrs. Hall. Duets, E. and B. Robinson, D. Parker and D. Timmings. Quartette, by J. Robinson, J . Councel, F . and A . Robinson.

Evening Session, recitations by D. Parker and E. Bundle. Duologue by B. Bundle and B. Hinchcliffe. Pianoforte solo by Miss E . A. Riding. Piano and violin duet by A. and F. Lancaster.— Mr. Tom Wood, Sec.

BRADFORD, Laisterdyke.— On Nov. 2nd we had a very interesting and harmonious Open Session, which was ably conducted by Mr. Hargreaves. The songs, solos, duets, and recitations were well rendered by the various Lyceumists.

On Nov. 9th we rendered a Song Service entitled ' ‘Marching Onward.” The reading was taken by Mr. Wilfred before a good congregation.— J. Babbs, Sec.

BU RN LEY, Hammerton St.— Open Session, Nov. 2nd. In the afternoon solos were rendered by Phyllis Tattersall, Phyllis Crossley, Doris Brougham, Alice Graham, and two new Lyceumists. Recitations by several of our younger Lyceumists. Piano solo by Doris Holgrace. We had not many visitors but we had one of our old Conductors present, Mr. Harold Home, who got a good reception. Greetings were sent to us from one of our old Assistant Conductors at Bristol.

In the evening we had as speaker Mr. Baker, of Hapton, who gave us a very good subject. Music, Marching, and callisthenics were very good all day, and everybody had an enjovable time. — Mr. H. Clarke, Sec.

CH ESTERFIELD.— Nov. 2nd Open Session. Mr. Bown conducted and Mr. Campbell offered the invocation. Individual

items by the children—Ivy Hall, Irene Hobster, Glyn Cowell, Jessie Orwin, Evelyn and Norman Clemments, Sidney Hobster, Vera Rippon, Louie Gore. Pianoforte solo by Avis Bown.

Nov. 9th “ Peace Sunday” and Adjudicator’s visit. Recita tions by Irene Hobster, Norman Clemments, Jessie Orwin, Jimmie Rippon, Sidney Hobster, Ivy Hall, Leslie Driver, Mr. E. Hobster. Pianoforte solo by Avis Bown. Quartette by Misses L. Gore and M. Wheatley, Mr. Bown and Mr. Heath.A welcome was given to Mrs.Bruce.— M. Wheatley, Min. Sec.

CLECKHEATON.— Open Session, Nov. 2nd, conducted by Mr. T. Brooke. Invocation by Mrs. Ledgard, of Dewsbury. Our Conductor read a story entitled ‘ ‘The House of Gifts' ’ in connection with the Silver Chain Recitation entitled "Do Good.” Pearls by Henry Taylor (2), Jack Hearsley, Miss M. Wilkinson, Mrs. Ledgard (2), Irene Wilson and Gladys Hutton. Recitations by Joyce Sharp, Irene Wilson. Solos by Harry Taylor. Duet by Benny Walker, and Henry Taylor. Trio by Dorothy Gatside, Doris Gaiside, and Eva Rowley. Hymn No. 62 was sung altogether. Mrs. Ledgard spoke to everyone from the youngest upwards expressing that each one has his or her own candle to bum, no matter how small, and no one is too young. She also impressed on each one that “ The Workers Win.” An enjoyable Session was spent.— M. B. Robinson, Sec.

DARWEN.— During the week-end of Oct. 26th and 27th, we held our Anniversary. The speaker was Mr. A. T. Connor, of London.

On Saturday a Social was held.On Sunday, Open Session in the morning. Children’s service

in the afternoon; and an evening service. Mr. Connor came up to every expectation. Good attendances at every meeting. We had a happy and instructivexime.— G. M. Walker, Sec.

DEARNLEY.— Oct. 19th. Open Session, conducted by A. Bamford. Pearls, recitations and solos were given by Lycenm- ists and friends. A pleasant time was spent.— Mrs. Whitham, Sec.

DEWSBURY.— Open Session, Oct. 26th. Conductor, MissM. Hirst. Pearls, 32. Recitations by Margaret Greenwood, Dorothy Dunn, Cyril Heys, Chrissie Greenwood and Cathleen Stott. Solos byLouis Gregory, Clarissa Phillips. Quartette by Mr. A , Kitson, Mr. E. Wilson, Mrs. V. Phillips, Miss M. Hirst. Drill Instructor, Mr. C. Phillips. Pianist, Miss N. WTiitworth.

Naming ceremonies were performed by Mr. J . Whittles. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor was named Iris Taylor, spiritual name ‘ ‘Daisy.’ ' The infant daughter of Mr. and Mm. Goodwill was named Mary Goodwill, spiritual name, "Sin cerity.’ ’ A spirit message was given by Mrs. Ledgard.

We were pleased to have two of our Lyceumists back in the Lyceum, Mrs. Greenwood and Mr. R. Phillips, after their serious illnesses, and we also had Miss Ethel Collier with us. A very enjoyable Session.— V . R. Phillips, Sec.

DONCASTER, Catherine St.— Open Session, Nov. 2nd, conducted by Miss Johnson. Invocation by Miss Batty. Callisthenics and marching were well done. The following Lyceumists did their part— L. Middleton, M. Holloway, V Heaton, M. Wattam, Mr.Wilman, P. Wilman, Mrs. Wilman. We were pleased to have three visitors from Laisterdyke Lyceum! Fraternal greetings were exchanged. An enjoyable Session.— Mrs. Webb, Sec.

EARBY, Greenend Avenue.— Open Session, Nov. 2nd. Recitations by D. Taylor, E. Hancock, I. Sprout, G. Blackburn,N . Taylor, O. Wilkins, J. Hancock, R. Hancock, D. Seddon,F. Clarke, W. Hancock, N. Seddon, T. Hancock, and Mr. Millican. Songs by J. Sprout. T. Hancock, A. Wilkinson, F. Clarke, D. Seddon, G. Blackburn, L. Sprout, A duet by A. Wilkinson and Mrs. Millican. Agood time was spent together. — Mrs. D. Dawson, Sec.

EARBY, Onward.— On Nov. 8th and 9th we held our first Lyceum Week-end with Social on the Saturday, and on Sunday evening we gave a Service of Song, ‘ ‘The Two Golden Lilies.’ ‘ A good time was well spent with good attendances.— Mrs. Clark, Sec.

EDINBRUGH.— We held our Open Session on Nov. 2nd. Songs and recitations were rendered by every child. On Oct. 31st, we held our Hallowe’en Party which was a great success. — Doris Stephenson, Sec.

FLEETWOOD. The Open Session on Nov. 2nd was not up to our usual standard. Mona Hague, Doris Parkinson, Violet Forshaw, Dorothy Harris, Marie Dews, and Roy Jackson gave

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recitations. Ducts by Ruth Harris and Violet Forsbaw, Dorothy Harris and Kathleen Hague. A good number of pearls brought our Session to a close.— L . Vollans, Sec.

M ID D LET O N , Okl H all S t .— Our Potato P ie Supper, held N ov. iS th for Lyceum Prizes, was successful. L e t us make it better next tim e.— S . M oorcroft, Sec.

GREAT HARWOOD.— Open Session, Nov. gth. S.C. by Mr. Doswcll. M.R. by H. Norris, Florrie Pickvance and Mr. W. Doswell. G.C. by Mrs. Whittle. Recitations by May Pickvance, Rosa Bagshaw, and Greta Johnson. Trio by Mrs. W. Doswell, Mrs. Owen and Eileen Shaw. In response to the questions of the Conductor, the Oral Grade Students gave ex cellent answers. Benediction by Mrs. Whittle. A very happy and interesting Session.— Philip Doswell, Sec.

GRIMSBY.— Nov. 2nd. Pleasant Sunday. An enjoyable Session was spent when recitations were rendered by Edna Swift, Zita Giles, Hilda Eddington, Albert Letch, Georgie Chapman, Fred Thompson, Vera Chapman, Doris Chapman, Solos by Miss Cole, Mr. Rycroft, and P. Stanham. A duet by George Watts and Joe Chapman. We had marching, callis thenics, and pearls. Heartiest wishes to all.— P. S.Sec.

HYDE, George St.— Nov. gth. Open Session with a good attendance. In the afternoon Session we held a Two Minutes' Silence to uphold Peace Day. On our Rostruih was the word 1 'Remembrance,” surmounted with poppies, placed there by the ladies. 21 recitations were given by the children in the after noon and a good number at night. Several visitors from Droylsden Lyceum were present, and greet ings were exchanged. Good wishes to all Lyceums from Hyde.— N. Cartwright, Sec.

LANCASTER, Alliance.— Open Session held 2nd Nov. Splendid attendance and Session. Solos and recitations by the Misses E. Kirk, Hodgson, Moss, Lilian Atkinson, Bernard Simpson, Thomas Cole. A duet by D. Kirk and C. Parkinson.A really fine Open Session was enjoyed by all.— A . F. Rushworth Sec.

LEICESTER, Liberty.— Open Session Nov. 2nd. A large number were present. Recitations by Elsie Garrett, Lily Jayes, Horace Jayes, Jacky Whitbread, Doris Garrett, Mrs. Watts, Elsie Clements, Joan Whitbread. Solos by Alice Gamble, Ethel Gamble, Mrs. Russell. Duets by Lavinia Garrett and Doris Jayes, Miss Frost and Mrs. Russell. Quar tette by Mr .A .Gamble, Mr. F. Gamble, Mr. T . Kenney and Mr.H. Jayes.— Thom. Kenney, Sec.

LEICESTER, Rupert St.— Nov. 2nd. Open Session. Recita tions by Misses C. Fisher, I.. Jayes, B. Fisher, Mr. Moody, Horace Jayes. Solo by Miss Ivy White. Duets by Misses M. Coysh and D. Jayes, Miss D. Goldsmith and Mr. H. Jayes.— Mr. J. Wicks, Sec.

LONDON, Rochester Square.— This Lyceum is going well, we have enrolled fifteen new members within the last two months and we have quite a good number studying for the B.S.L.U. Education Scheme.

Oct. 26th. Harvest Thansgiving Service. Quite an enjoy able Session. Mr. Forsyth and Mr. Dilsen spoke to us on the harvest and were thoroughly enjoyed by all present.

On Nov. 9th, we held, as we think did most Lyceums, a Remembrance Session. We adhered, as far as possible, to the programme set out in the Ba n n e r . We do heartily thank God and the Angel friends for their co-operation in helping us to progress as we are doing.— D. M. Jordan, Sec.

LONDON, Stratford.— Open Session, Nov. 2nd. An en joyable afternoon, with excellent singing and responses to read ings, under our new Conductor, Mrs. West. Mr. Fozzard, in an interesting address took us for a trip round a printing works. Individual efforts were rendered by Rose Gardner, Lily Flynn, Molly Stoffer, Marguerite Lake, Walter Skeels, and trio by Betty Haughton, Barbara and June Bates. Progress is being maintained. Anniversary is being celebrated Sunday, Jan. 18th, and Xmas Tree and Party, Saturday, Jan. 3rd.— R. H. Bates, Sec.

LONDON, Tottenham, High Road.— We are making great strides in the Lyceum teachings. Everybody works hard. The Sessions are a great pleasure. Happy Xmas to every Lyceum.— M. Brinfield, Session Sec.

MIDDLESBROUGH, Grange Road.— We held our Open Session on Nov. 2nd when we had a very enjoyable Session. We bad a number of solos and recitat ions and Mr. Berry, General Secretary, S.N.U., who was at Middlesbrough for the week-end, spoke to the Lyceum, and told the ch ildren a story.— K . G it won, •iicc •

MIDDLESBROUGH, Wilson St.— On Oct. 26th, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gastleton was named Millicent Rose, spirit name Lily. Our Conductor, Mr.Massey,performed the ceremony.— J . Kent, Sec.

N O TTIN G H A M , Mechanics' H a ll.— Officers elected for 1931. Conductor, Mr. F arn ath ; A ssistan t, Mrs. F arnath ; Guardian, Miss C layton; Captain of Guards, Alee B row n; Guards, Jack H itchcnor, Ernest Sharp, George V ard y, Irene B u ck ley and Ivy Reynolds; O rganist, Miss Led gard ; A ssistan t, Miss Fell. V io lin ist, M r. Joseph H itchenor; Musical D irector, Mr. Farnath; Marching Conductor, M r. Sharp; A ssistan t, Arthur Tunney- c liff; M arching Leaders, Miss C layton and A . Tunneycliff; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Sharp; A uditors, Mrs. Sherwood and Miss Tunneycliff. Lyceum Council Representatives; M r. Farnath and Mrs. B aker.

PORTSMOUTH.— On Oct. 26th a Naming Ceremony was per formed by Mrs. Hayward, our Conductor. The baby-received the names Doreen May, spirit name " L ily .” A number of friends were present.

On Nov. 3rd we held our Open Session. Pearls were given by all present. Our Conductor spoke about ‘ ‘Peace’ ’ and then let the Lyceumists express their thoughts upon it. Recitations by Gerald Chambers, Stella Mitchell, Jean Theasby, Pat Clarke, Iris Grice, Betty and Jack Lea. Solo by Vera Chambers. An enjoyable afternoon was spent.— C. Stuart-Jones.

ROCHDAI.E, Regent Hall.— The Annual Meeting of our" Lyceum took place on Oct. 27th, 1930, when the following Officers were elected for the ensuing year. Conductors, Mr, Cooper and Miss Edna Richards; Secretary, Mr. J. Nurse; Marching Conductors, Mr. T . Rayner and Mr. E . Hudson; Callisthenics Conductors, Mrs. Cooper, Alice Richards, Edith Yates; Guardians, Granville Hudson, Irene Hudson and Doris Clarkson.

The Annual Tea Party will take place on Dec. 6th, when Mrs. Dawson, retiring Conductor, will present the prizes.— J . Nurse, Sec.

SALTAIRE— Lyceum Anniversary. Mr. W. Mayes conducted very fine singing which had been rendered well by the Lyceutn- ists, solos and quartettes being given by Misses Evans, I . W hit ley, Quigley, Platt, L . Harris, and Messrs. A. Hall, Simpson, and H. Harris. H. Mayes played the organ. Mr. I. Wilford gave an inspiring address. The afternoon was well attended and recitations were given by E . Hopwood, J . Bradley, L . Holmes, L . Kitchen, etc.

Nov. 2nd Open Session. A good number attended. The usual routine was gone through. Then plenty of pearls were given by the children. Recitations by Misses M. Bradley, I. Kitchen, E . Kitchen, L . Holmes, and E . Hopwood.— F . A . Atkinson, Sec.

SCUNTHORPE.— Nov. 9th was our Lyceum week-end. j Our speaker was Miss Dickens, of Goole. A nice time was spent. I send all Lyceumists a Hearty Greeting for Christmas, j and trust all will have a happy and enjdyable time.— Ivy Sprakes, Sec.

SHEFFIELD, Gifford Rd.— Nov. 2nd Open Sessions, in which fifteen Lyceumists rendered individual items. On this day we were pleased to welcome the L .D .C . Adjudicator.— Muriel Clive, Sec.

STOCKTON-ON-TEES, Brunswick St.— Nov. 2nd, the following Officers were elected for 1931; Conductor, Mrs. Williams; Guardian, Miss Hickman; Leaders, Mr. Miller, Miss Hickman, Mr. Ruddock; Secretary, Mr. Miller; Treasurer, Mrs. Brown.— J. Miller, Sec.

WEST MELTON.— Nov. 2nd Open Session. Recitations by H. Wilkinson, Madge Penaluna, Nora Uttley, Mrs. Staley, Ivor Vardy, and Harold Poole. Duet by Jessie Poole and Madge Penaluna.

Nov. 9th Peace Day Programme. Mr. Rawlinson, the S.D.C. Secretary, assisted. Five visitors.— Wm. Guest, Sec.

WEST PELTON.— Open Session Nov. 2nd. Lyceumists responding: R. Pearson, L . Chambers, M. Chambers, J. Hornsby, N. Robinson, J. Hall, R . Pounder, M. Robinson, W. Hardy, A . Pearson, D. Douglas, E . Hobson, S, Johns, D. Hornsby, IsaGransbury, I.. Dryden, L . Abbott, M. Bell. Con ductor, Miss MpLean. A . Dryden, Sec.

WINNIPEG, Princess St.— We held our Open Session on Sunday, Nov. 2nd. There were not many present but everyone did their part. Rearls and recitations were said by Freda Bosiger, May Armitt, Molly Waterson, Chrissie Lindsay, Mrs Burley, Alex and James Lindsay. Solos by Molly Waterson May Armitt, Freda Bosiger, Reading by Alex Lindsay Fraternal greetings to all Lyceumists,— Mrs. M. Armitt, Sec