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334 had occasion to visit California, and spent some time in San Francisco. Returning, he took an opportunity in Synod of owning to a complete change of opinion. "I could scarcely realize it was Sunday; here and there a church bell, and an open church door brought it to my remembrance,—the whole place seemed given up to racing and sport of various kinds, theatres and places of amusement all in full swing." One need not be a "Sabbatarian" to be convinced of the value of a "Sunday well spent." New Zealand has made a good beginning in this way. May it long continue.

I am, Yours ever, H. W. H.