Barnsley Independent – Saturday 31 December 1870

United Methodist Free Church.

The opening services of the United Methodist Free Church, Kilnhurst, were continued on Sunday last, when two sermons were preached afternoon and evening by the Rev. J. Guttridge, of Manchester. Collections were made at the close of each service in aid of the Building Fund.

On Monday a social tea was held in the schoolroom. After tea a public meeting was held in the chapel, presided over by Mr. G. Shaw, of Rotherham, in the absence of Mr. Wm. Cobby, of Sheffield, who was unable to attend, but sent a donation of £2 2s., in addition to £10 10s. already given. After the chairman’s remarks a lecture was delivered by the Rev. J. Guttridge, on “John Bunyan, the Prince of Dreamers.” The lecture was full of interest.