WAVERLEY FREETHOUGHT ASSOCIATION.

Freethought Review, Volume II, Issue 15, 1 December 1884, Page 7

WAVERLEY FREETHOUGHT ASSOCIATION.

We have to thank the Vice-President of the Waverley Ereethought Association (Mr. H. F. Mason) for the following items— Sib,—Things have not been very lively with us, so far, this month, 1 would point out to members of our Library that books should be returned with more regularity. They are no doubt interesting to the. holders, but other members are desirous of having their share of the good things. We have received copies of the "Propagandist" and "Young Secularist," both new publications. In my last I referred to the action of two members of the Library Committee. Some one, evidently determined that my remarks should not bo overlooked, posted the letter on the dwelling of one of the persons referred to. In the same letter I remarked that,— we have many friends who have not declared themselves." Some anonymous scribbler wrote in the margin of a copy that was in the reading room, "amongst the ignorant." The writer is no doubt wise 111 his own estimation, and able to comprehend what is meant by the" stern realities of faith," of which Mr. Whitehouse spoke. I would advise this anonymous scribbler to throw off the glamour, when he will see that his remark is the opposite to the truth. We have received a letter from Dr. Hughes' agent, enquiring as to the prospect of a short season here. Much as the members of this Association would like to hear the lecturer—and in fact all others that are spreading the propaganda—we have not been able to send a very encouraging reply. If, however, he should decide on visiting us, he may depend on a hearty reception, and the cooperation ot the Society, individually and collectively. I noticed in last month's issue a letter from Mr. Crowhurst, in which he alludes to a certain sect of fanatics that appear to be gaining converts in Stratford. For the last two years we have been favoured with some of the same genius. They believe in total immersion, and here are known as "Dippers." Scores of amusing anecdotes are related of them. For instance, one of them, it is gravely stated on being informed that some of his sheep were on their backs, replied with an upward glance, that, " the Lord would care for them. Some of their actions, though, are not so amusing, but show utter absence of the first principles of humanity. A man was buried here a short time since. TJnsuccesful attempts had been made to convert him. In consequence, the edict went forth, that none of the saved ones were to attend the funeral. One of their number dared to show this last mark of respect, and received his conge. hey believe that no one but themselves will enjoy eternal bliss; the remaining insignificant portion of the human race, must writhe eternally in the lake of fire.—Yours, &c., H. F. Mason, w , AT «. ,„„ Vice-President. Waverley, Nov. 24, 1884.