INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I.
1861-1869.
Prayer of Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel—Residence in Cambridgeshire—
Visit to London in 1861, and first attendance at Barnet Conferences—
Visit of Rev. W. and Mrs. Pennefather—East of London, 1861—Left
Cambridgeshire, 1865—Work in Bedford Institute—1866: Voyage to New
York and return, 1867—First girl rescued—Matchbox-makers—First boy
rescued—Revival Refuge open for boys and girls—1868: Home of
Industry secured—1869: Opened.
CHAPTER II.
1869-1870.
Emigration of families—A visitor's impressions—The great life-work —Emigration of the young, begun 1870—First party of boys to Canada with Miss Macpherson and Miss Bilbrough—Their reception—Mr. Merry takes oat second party out boys—Miss Macpherson returns to England and takes out a party of girls—Canadian welcome and happy homes— Canadian pastor's story.
CHAPTER III.
1870-1871.
Workers' meetings at Home of Industry—Training Home at Hampton opened—Personal experiences—Welcome in Western Canada—Help for a Glasgow Home—Scottish Ferryman—"Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings"