College Slip Strict Baptist Church has lost a valuable helper in the home-call of our brother. He was called by grace when residing at Richmond in 1871. He had a season of deep conviction until his soul was almost in despair, but was eventually brought into liberty under a sermon by Mr. Chipchase from ls. 53:4, 5. He realised that the dear Saviour had borne his griefs and carried his sorrows; and it brought healing, peace and joy to his wounded heart. He joined the Church at “Salem," Richmond. He had many providential trials, and trod a very tribulatory path for several years; eventually God made his