1864, his aged parent having passed away during his absence.

The survivor of the little band of labourers bears testimony to his Christian character, and to the efficient and loving service he rendered to his companions in their Gospel labours during their long and arduous travels. This visit to India left a lasting impression on the mind of William Brewin, and awakened feelings of deep interest in the missions and educational institutions of that country, which continued unabated to his last days.

In the latter part of 1865, the sad outbreak at Morant Bay, Jamaica, and its attendant horrors, stirred to their depths the feelings of the Christian public of this country, and especially of the Society of Friends, and led to the sending out of a deputation by the Meeting for Sufferings, consisting of Thomas Harvey and William Brewin. They left England on the 17th of First month, 1866, and landed at Kingston, Jamaica, on the 6th of Second month. Their services are fully detailed in the printed report issued by them on their return. Thomas Harvey, writing of their journey, says:— "William Brewin proved a valuable companion and fellow-labourer in that journey, which was one of no small difficulty and responsibility. His

good judgment and practical experience, in addition to the kindness of his disposition and his warm interest in education, fitted him for the work."

On the 24th of Eighth month, 1870, W. B. was married, at Bishop Auckland, to Sarah Ianson, a union which was pre-eminently blessed to him, and shed much happiness over the remaining years of his life.

Not long after his marriage the first symptoms of failing health appeared, and at times he endured much suffering, which he bore with resignation; and though up to this period he had enjoyed robust health, yet when he became a permanent invalid he bowed most submissively to his allotment.

He continued to manifest his interest in the missions and schools in India and Jamaica by posting monthly papers and periodicals to his numerous correspondents in those countries. It was often affecting to see him, when suffering from great weakness, and unable to write from imperfect eyesight, engaged in this, which he felt was the only service he could render; and great were the pleasure and gratitude with which these silent expressions of his loving remembrance were received in those distant lands. Not only did his

sympathy thus go forth to other countries, but many of the isolated members of his own Society at home were gladdened and cheered by these weekly and monthly tokens of his sympathy and love.

In spite of his feeble health he was a diligent attender of his own meeting for worship, and of meetings for discipline. His friends were often surprised at the efforts he made to be present on these occasions.

In the Fifth month, 1879, the death of his brother, Thomas Brewin, was a great trial to him, and most touching is still the remembrance of him, as, bowed down with great sorrow, he stood by his brother's open grave, and, with tremulous emotion, quoted the passage, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them;" adding a few words of testimony to his departed brother's Christian character.

In the Fifth month, 1882, he was again greatly prostrated with illness, and his medical attendants gave no hope of even his temporary recovery. A friend, for whom through nearly half a century he had cherished an affectionate friendship, called to see him, and on parting with him W. B. said,

"I have more than a hope, I have confidence ; thus bearing testimony to his unshaken faith in Him who had redeemed him with His precious blood.

Naturally, he shrank from any expression as to his own religious experience; but his life and conversation exhibited his Christianity, and it was instructive to observe his growth in grace as he was nearing the Celestial City.

Contrary to anticipation, he again rallied, and was able, in company with his wife, to take a short tour through portions of North and South Wales; but it was evident that this was only a temporary return of strength.

Though not possessed of extensive wealth, he was a most liberal and cheerful giver, and both by precept and example he encouraged others to a right exercise of the stewardship committed to their trust. On the last occasion of his going out he was engaged in soliciting subscriptions for the relief of distress in Iceland. This was a fitting and characteristic close to his useful and benevolent life.

He spent the evening of the same day (the 15th of Ninth month), at the house of his only sister. On returning home he was seized with alarming illness. Medical aid was at once pro

cured, and he passed the night more hopefully. Early on the following morning he became worse, and passed away without a sigh or struggle. So quiet was his departure that it could not for some moments be realised that the mortal conflict was over, and that he had entered into the joy of his Lord

66 Escaped to the mansions of light,

And lodged in the Eden of love."

The interment took place on the 21st of Ninth month, 1882, in the graveyard of the ancient Friends' Meeting-house at Cirencester.

JOSEPH COOPER.

WITH the decease of Joseph Cooper, in the words of an honoured minister in the Society of Friends, "the last, or almost the last, of a noble generation, with whom self-denial had become an habitual instinct, hallowed and grounded in love to Christ," has passed away.

In early life, under the visitation of the Holy Spirit, he experienced true conversion of heart, and often in referring to this period of his life, he spoke of it as one during which, for a time, the world was stained to his view, whilst