tellectual pursuits, and had on previous occasions availed themselves of the counsel of their learned

neighbour, who had once by their invitation addressed their University Extension class. This, therefore, was their return visit. The Bishop's son met the party at

the station, and on their arrival at the Castle the Bishop greeted each one, and showed them the interesting features of the house. After luncheon the Bishop took his guests round the garden, pointing out his favourite views, and his collection of Alpine and other plants, which were a special feature of the garden. The afternoon was enlivened by the music of the Pelton Fell Colliery Band, who had come over to express their general goodwill towards the Bishop, and to "show him that there was a Brass Band at Pelton Fell." The Bishop subsequently conducted both parties of his guests round the Chapel, and gave them tea in the big drawingAfter tea the Bishop held a short service in the Chapel, and gave his blessing to his guests. The Seaton Delaval miners, feeling that a mere verbal expression of their thanks was inadequate, sent the Bishop an illuminated address of gratitude handsomely framed, which for want of wall space was placed on a chair in the Bishop's study, and so situated, faced the Bishop for the remainder of his life.

room.

On 12th January 1895 my father notes in his textbook: "Full term of years completed. xápis tŵ Dew.” On the same day he wrote to his youngest daughter, Mrs. Prior, in the matter of his birthday cake, which she purposed to adorn with the number of candles appropriate to his age.

BISHOP AUCKLAND, 12th January 1895.
The only way to deal

Ah! the seventy candles! with them which occurs to me is to abolish the cake: which could not find room for them. The necessity is a parable.

It is strange to feel that the working time that comes now is a clear gift over and above the allotted span. In some ways I feel as strong as ever.

So, his years notwithstanding, he entered on the

duties of the new year with wonderful vigour, and performed numerous diocesan engagements, not the least important of which was the opening of the Lightfoot Memorial Chapter-house at Durham. Having been installed in the Episcopal chair therein, he said :

This seat shows most plainly what is the relation of the Bishop to the Dean and Chapter. It shows most plainly that the Dean and Chapter are the appointed Council of the Bishop. It shows most plainly that the Mother Church of the Diocese is the centre of all diocesan work. Friends, if that great truth had been recognised during the last four centuries, we should have been spared, I believe, many of those unhappy divisions by which we are at present distressed. If that great truth can be embodied actively while there is still opportunity, I believe that we shall be enabled to overcome many of the difficulties which we can foresee in the near future. Here we have the members of the foundation once gathered together in their full numbers-the signs of corporate life which is enriched by all difference of opinion and which is strong enough to overcome all individualism. Here we have a solid basis for wise and effective government and administration. Here we have the promise of a unity necessarily far more abiding than any unity which can be created by the commanding influence of any single man. Thoughts, my friends, crowd upon thoughts when we look forward to the future. May those who come after me, and who occupy this place, be able to fulfil the hopes which are natural to-day! And may I say that I believe the fabric itself is fitted to sustain such hopes. A Bishop of Durham can never come to this Cathedral or Chapter-house without reading afresh in the most impressive form the spiritual lessons—may I say inspiring principles ?-of his office. His Throne in the Cathedral was built by one of his predecessors over the tomb in which he now lies. His seat in the Chapter-house is a loyal tribute paid in honour of a life of service. In the one place the most solemn thought of a certain Divine judgment deepens the sense of a responsibility; in the other place the thought of human sympathy kindles an enthusiasm for

labour. And for those for whom the Spirit of God hallows that sense of responsibility—that passion for labour-all things are possible. Therefore, I venture to say that our hopes are as laudable as our aims, and I trust in my heart God will fulfil them to our children.

The Bishop was also able to perform several extradiocesan services, including a speech at a great Temperance demonstration in Newcastle, where he appeared on the same platform with the present Archbishop of Canterbury. One of his many missionary sermons also was preached in the earlier part of 1895, being the annual sermon before the Church Missionary Society in St. Bride's Church. Concerning this he wrote to his wife :

LOLLARDS' TOWER, 30th April 1895.

After tea George and I went together to St. Bride's. I had him as Chaplain, which appeared to be seemly. It was a most impressive gathering. Every one seemed to take part. I was told that I might preach an hour, but I was merciful and contented myself with seven minutes less. I saw a good many friends after: Sir J. Kennaway, Mr. R. Lang, Mr. W. Hough, Mr. G. Gedge, and Mr. Knight.

One brief quotation only from this sermon must suffice. The words express his convictions as regards missionary work compressed into the smallest compass :

Foreign Missions, St. Paul teaches us, are an open witness to the will of God for the world. Foreign Missions proclaim a living Saviour and King of all men. Foreign Missions vindicate for the Church the energy of a Divine life. Foreign Missions, in a word, express a great hope, kindle a sovereign. love, feed an unconquerable faith; and we, too often depressed, chilled, disheartened by the cares of the passing day, require the inspiration which they bring for the blessing of our lives.

The Royal Agricultural Society of England held their Annual Show at Darlington in 1895, and the Bishop was invited to preach at the service held in the Showyard on Sunday, 23rd June. The service was intended solely for those connected with the Show, and the Bishop was given to understand that his congregation would be chiefly composed of farm-servants, grooms, stockmen, shepherds, and the like; and so indeed it was, and a more interesting congregation than some eight hundred of such he can seldom have addressed. The Bishop spoke to them on "The Fellowship of Work," introducing his subject with these words :

My dear friends, when a great assembly like this is gathered together, of men who meet for an hour or so in public worship, and then, so far as we can judge, will never meet again face to face till we stand before the Judgment Seat of God, it is necessary that he who speaks should choose some subject which equally touches all-some subject which enters into the common business of our daily life--some subject which calls into play all the forces of our Christian faith. It is necessary that he should use words which are most certain, which are of the widest meaning, and which every one who hears can prove for himself. Of such a subject

I wish to speak. I wish to speak of the fellowship of work, in which we are all united, and I would ask you all for yourselves to try my words, and see if your hearts do not assure you that they are true.

But this continuous strain taxed his strength exceedingly, and a local paper, speaking of a speech which he delivered at the opening of the Candlish Memorial Hall at Seaham Harbour in June 1895, said :

The right rev. gentleman displayed remarkable energy while delivering his speech, but towards its close he had to rest against the wall. His Lordship has for about half-adozen years done an amazing amount of what may be called