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in Lancashire. He is 75 3'ears of age, but works harder than many a 

 young man, being indefatigable as a visitor and as a money-beggar. 

 Mr. Scott has done much good in his time, as through him the Inde- 

 pendent Chapel at Longridge was opened, and the sturdy character of 

 the people has been fostered and strengthened. He is a plain spoken, 

 homely man, with a vein of quiet humour in him as he relates some of 

 his begging interviews. He lives with his daughter close to the 

 Chapel, and we earnestly trust that he may long be spared to this 

 locality. 



The old Chapel, used as a school, is a neat building close to the 

 Chapel. The average attendance is 78. Mr. Jesse Haworth, J.P., of 

 Bowdon, and Mr. Thos. Eymer, of Manchester, have been generous 

 friends to Mr. Scott in his work. The former gentleman, some years 

 ago, gave the land for the present burial ground, which is also utilised 

 by the Independents of Longridge. Lord Derby, Col. Bickerstaffe, 

 and Misses Dilworth have also helped Mr. Scott in his arduous work. 

 Special mention should be made of Mr. WiUiam Bourne, Eadcliffe 

 Cottage, Dilworth, who has been an excellent friend in time of need 

 to the Chapel at Knowle Green. 



Since writing the above, Mr. Scott has intimated his desire to retire 

 from the ministry, owing to failing health, although earnestly re- 

 quested to hold on a little longer. But the venerable Pastor of 

 Knowle Green is no longer what he was. Born in 1813, at Clitheroe, 

 Mr. Scott was for some time connected with the Congregational Church 

 in that town. Then he worked without fee or reward at Walker Fold 

 for four years previous to coming to Knowle Green. We saw Mr. 

 Scott a few days ago, and certainly noted a change for the worse in 

 him, although he is just as cheery as ever. We can only hope a 

 worthy man will be appointed to follow one who has worked so hard, 

 and who has happily lived to see the fi-uits of his labours thi-iving like 

 a green olive tree. 



