Babylonian Church Work.
By Editor
A DAILY of San Francisco has the following:— "Under the auspices of the young people of the Howard-street M. E. Church a 'lunch-basket social' will be given in the lecture-rooms of the church on the 30th inst. A unique feature will be an auction sale of lunch baskets. Each lady who attends is expected to bring a basket, with a lunch sufficient for two, and deposit it, with her name inclosed, in the ante-room. At the time signified the auctioneer will dispose of each basket to the highest bidder, the gentleman purchasing a basket being obliged to invite the owner to assist him to demolish the contents." Such sociables have been tried in churches in other places with much success, having been productive of—lots of fun, and brought funds into the treasury of the Lord! The incongruous mixing of partners makes the affair ludicrous, which is supposed to greatly promote devotional feelings, and add to the interest of the next prayer-meeting. The Methodist is a great denomination. The reputation of Wesley and Fletcher and plenty of mirth-provoking sociables are enough to give "standing" to any body of Christians.