The 800 th anniversary of Norwich Cathedral was celebrated on July 1. The morning service was attended by the High Sheriffs of Norfolk and Suffolk, the Arch bishop of Armagh, the Bishops of Norwich, Colchester, Thetford, St. Albans, Peter borough, Lincoln, Ely, and Exeter. Occupy ing positions of honor in the organ loft and choir were the American Congregationali3ts then on a visit to England. The Dean in cluded in the prayer for the Royal Family the name of the President of the United States. The sermon was preached by the Archbishop of Armagh.—' Church New 3.' One of the needs of Young Australia, says Dr Bevan, of Melbourne, is historical imagination. There was, says the'Spectator,'a touch ing scene in the Methodist General Con ference at Toronto. When Bishop Taylor was laid aide from active work, and his successor, Bishop Hartzell, was conducted to the platform, the honored veteran roae, laid his hands upon him. and blessed him in the name of the Lord. The effect upon the Conference wa3 electrical. There was a moment of utter silonce; then every man stood up in his place, many of them with streamiug eyes, and a great shoui". of "Bishop Taylor! Bishop Taylor!" arose. The "grand old tnan" stretched forth his hand and said "Amen." Many things were spoken in that one word. Canon Coombs, of Adelaide, will celebrate his jubilee this year. To mark the event he and his wife will be feted in November next, when the former will be made the recipient of an address and a purse of sovereigns.
