STOKE

Colonist, Volume III, Issue 294, 14 August 1860, Page 2

STOKE

[fhom a correspondent.] August 8,1860. On Wednesday evening last, a meeting was held in the new Schoolroom, for the purpose of considering what steps could be taken towards the erection of a Wesleyan chapel in Stoke. The Rev. Mr. Innes, who presided upon the occasion, called upon all present to express their opinion freely and fully upon the subject, so that some definite idea might be formed, as to whether it would be wise to let the business rest for the present, or proceed at once with vigour and energy. Several persons then addressed the meeting, and some discussion followed, but one and all expressed a wish for a chapel to be erected as soon as possible, and promised to assist in the movement. Accordingly, a Committee was formed, the Rev. Mr. Innes appointed to act as the Treasurer, and Mr. E. Austin as the Secretary. The following Friday evening was appointed as the first business meeting. On the evening appointed the Committee met ; settled respecting the size of the building; the materials to be used; who should be applied to for a plan; placed their names on the subscription list to the amount of about sixty pounds. And thus for the present the matter rests. The Wesleyans have the character of being good beggars. Let them have it, and let them keep it: for they beg not for themselves, but for the sake of religion; for the cause of Christ; for the spread of the Gospel; and for the salvation of perishing sinners. Should there be any of your readers who may associate these things with the erection of a place of worship, and on that account be willing to assist in the object proposed, they can Communicate with the Rev. Mr. Innes, Mr. R. Burn, Mr. Wallace of Richmond, or Mr. E, Austin of Stoke,