Intelligence.

THE accompanying sketch presents a front view of the College now in course of erection near Bradford, Yorkshire; and connected with it is an outline of the groundplan. The following table of references to this latter will render it sufficiently intelligible:

A Dining Hall.

B Lecture Room. CC Class Rooms.

D Professors' Room.

2 D Entrance Hall.

E Tutors' and Carriage Entrance.

FF Students' Entrances.

G Principal Staircase.

HH Students' Staircases.

I Studies.

J Kitchen.

K Scullery.

L Wash-house,

M Laundry.

N Stable Yard and Kitchen Court.

OO W.C.

PP Lavatories.

The Terrace in front is 60 feet wide. Over the Entrance Hall and Class Rooms is the Library, a noble apartment, 39 by 26 feet, and 20 feet high; while over it, and consequently detached from every other part, are the Sick Rooms. For convenience and comfort, as well as economy of every kind, the internal arrangements cannot, it is believed, be excelled. The exterior, with its ample Terrace, has a most commanding appearance, especially as seen from the valley beneath; and so judiciously placed is the building itself on the edge of an eminence nearly 200 feet high-that from every Study, and every Dormitory, there is a full unobstructed outlook, not only on a large portion of the undulating sweep below, embracing rail, river, and canal, but also on the exqui sitely beautiful scenery around.

Owing mainly to a want of adequate means, the Students' apartments will not be carried out to the contemplated extent at present; but the enlargement, whenever required, can be made, as will be apparent from an inspection of the ground-plan, with the utmost ease, and without enhancing the expense beyond what would be incurred in effecting it now.

The cost of the whole undertaking, inclusive of the land-which is freehold, and measures rather more than seven acres, surrounded by plantations and boundary wallswill not, it is confidently expected, exceed £10,000. Hitherto the contracts have been most punctually observed on both sides; and hence the estimate specified may be fairly relied on. Already £7,000 have been either contributed, or promised, and mainly by kind friends in the Northern Counties. To meet the remainder of the outlay, there are the existing premises (however, of comparatively very little value, and, in view of possibly unforeseen and unavoidable contingencies, better not taken into account), and the support of those other numerous kind friends in different parts of the kingdom, not yet solicited, but willing it is earnestly hoped to co-operate in a movement absolutely necessary, and promising, under the blessing of the Almighty Redeemer, to yield the richest fruit to the Denomination, and through it to the Church and to the world at large. To these friends accordingly an urgent appeal is now made. Especially are they requested to bear in mind that the College has nothing beyond its annual incomenever more than sufficient with the most rigid economy to meet its ordinary expenditure; that it is therefore indispensable to its thorough efficiency, if not its very existence, it should enter its new home free from pecuniary incumbrance; and such being the case, that intended assistance rendered promptly will become proportionately valuable. More particularly are those beloved and honoured brethren, heretofore enjoying the advantages of the College, entreated to use on its behalf whatever measure of influence they possess within their respective spheres, and thus obtain for their Alma Mater in moving to her new locality and abode the assistance she so greatly requires.

Contributions will be gratefully received at Messrs. GLYN & Co.'s, Lombard Street, London, in connection with the COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY, Market Street, Bradford; by the latter Bankers; by the Treasurers to the Building Fund, Dr. ACWORTH, THOMAS AKED, and WILLIAM STEAD, Esqs., Bradford; or by the Rev. HENRY Dowson, Hon. Secretary, Bradford.

It is fully expected the premises will be ready for occupancy the latter end of August, or the beginning of September next.

SERVICES.

RECOGNITION AND ORDINATION | part in the meeting, which was composed of members of all religious denominations, including the Established Church.

LLANGWM, NEAR USK.-The Rev. D. V. Phillips, late of Pontypool College, was recognised as pastor of the church here on Monday, February 14th. The Revs. Dr. Thomas, G. Thomas, R. Griffiths, T. R. Evans, Reeves, and Preece, took part in the very interesting services.

HITCHIN, HERTS.-A meeting, to welcome the Rev. G. Short, B.A., as pastor of the church at Salem Chapel, was held on Wednesday, February 8th. Mr. Hainworth occupied the chair; addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Cornford, Hands, Jukes, Spencer, Gould, Griffiths, and G. Short; by the deacons of the church, by Blyth Foster, Esq., and by D. Lloyd, Esq., of Hitchin. Letters of apology for absence were presented from several ministers. Mr. Short enters upon his new sphere of labour with encouraging indications of comfort and

success.

STOURBRIDGE. The Rev. W. Varley, late of South Africa, has been recognised as the pastor of the church here. The Revs. S. Packer, J. Richards, D. Jeavons, and J. Bailey, addressed the meeting, which was large, influential, and enthusiastic.

PRESENTATIONS AND TESTI

MONIALS.

BOXMOOR.-On Friday, March 11th, a meeting was held here in order to take leave of the Rev. B. Pratten. Several ministers took part in the service, and a valuable microscope was presented to Mr. Pratten as a token of affection and gratitude.

CHESHAM.-A meeting, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rev. W. Payne, was held in this place. Great cordiality and affectionate feeling were expressed, and a purse containing £25 was presented to the pastor.

BEWDLEY.-On the 7th inst. a meeting was held in this place to express the affection and regard felt by the people for their pastor, and a handsome purse of was presented to him.

money

ANNIVERSARY AND OPENING
SERVICES.

REGENT STREET, LAMBETH.-A meeting has been held in this place, at which, after tea, the Rev. R. B. Lancaster, the pastor, gave a very interesting lecture on the Venerable Bede. In the course of the meeting it was resolved to make an effort to liquidate a debt of about £50, which yet remains on the chapel.

CANTERBURY.-On Wednesday, March 2nd, a meeting was held with a view of helping the cause of chapel and church extension in connection with the Baptist denomination in this city. It was urged in favour of a new chapel and school-room, that the present building was too small, that there was no possibility of enlargement on the same site, that there was no accommodation for the Sunday school, and that the ecclesiastical position of the city demanded a more appropriate chapel. It is proposed to raise one million pence, onefourth of which the church and congregation will raise among themselves.

FALMOUTH.-On the 9th inst. the annual meeting of the congregation was held in the school-room; J. Freeman, Esq., presided. P. Gutheridge, Esq., made a very satisfactory financial statement, reporting the progress made during the year in clearing off the debt. The Rev. J. Walcot, the pastor, suggested that slips of paper be handed round the room, which, when returned, contained promises sufficient to clear off the debt within the ensuing twelvemonth. Several ministers of the town and neighbourhood spoke.

WELLINGTON STREET, LUTON. anniversary services of this place were held on March 13th. The collections were following day a public meeting was held, at liberal and the congregation large. On the which between 400 and 500 persons were present. The reports were of a most encouraging character, and the meeting, which was addressed by many ministers and gentlemen, was marked by great cordiality.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE. The Rev. J. Watts, for thirty years the esteemed pastor of this church, being about to remove to Ashdon, Essex, was, on the 14th inst., invited to a tea-meeting, called to express the respect felt for him and gratitude for his The Rev. S. Borton Brown, B.A., of faithful labours. Many persons were pre- Redruth, Cornwall, has informed the Bapsent from the surrounding districts. After tist church in that town that he will resign tea a purse of money and a very splendid the pastorate in the course of this month. silver inkstand were presented to him.-The Rev. W. H. Bonner has accepted an Ministers from Bristol, Cheltenham, and invitation to the pastorate of the church Stroud, besides those from the more imme- meeting in Trinity Chapel, Trinity Street, diate neighbourhood, were present, and took | Southwark. The Rev. Alfred Ibberson,