The London Sabbath Schools
By Harry Champness
JULY 2 all the Sabbath schools from different parts of London met together for their annual outing in Epping forest. They came from Hornsey Rise (North), Balham (South), Dulwich (South), Croydon (South), Westbourne Park (West), Leytonstone (East), and Hackney (East). Epping forest is one of those fine old romantic forests that have been preserved intact in their natural grandeur. The inroads of modern civilization have not yet destroyed its beauty, thanks to the care of those who are jealously guarding the outlying districts of London from the ruthless hand of the speculator. Here the works of God stand out in all their loveliness, as far as the curse has permitted them, and sets one longing to see the day dawn when the creation itself shall be delivered and set free to enjoy and share the glorious liberty of the sons of God. Our Sabbath schools of London have grown considerably the last two or three years, so that now there are about three hundred connected with them, including adults and children. In such a large city as this we find it to be of mutual benefit and encouragement to meet together thus once a year in order that the brethren and sisters and their children may have the opportunity of becoming acquainted with one another as they come together from different parts of this great city.