The history of Methodism . Gar-den Theater. She was a beautiful and accomplished husband hated her Methodism, and was angry when sheforsook the stage, though he afterward ceased to persecuteher. He died in 1761, leaving her in possession of wealth. At her houseCharles Wesley wasintroduced into thechoicest musicalcircle of the day,and met Lampe,Pepusch, Boyce, andHandel, to whomwe must refer Richs daugh-ters were taughtmusic by Handel. A curious me-mento of Mrs. Richis the packet ofScripture playingcards now in thepossession of Pro- METHODIST PLAYING CARDS AND CASE. feSSO
The history of Methodism . Gar-den Theater. She was a beautiful and accomplished husband hated her Methodism, and was angry when sheforsook the stage, though he afterward ceased to persecuteher. He died in 1761, leaving her in possession of wealth. At her houseCharles Wesley wasintroduced into thechoicest musicalcircle of the day,and met Lampe,Pepusch, Boyce, andHandel, to whomwe must refer Richs daugh-ters were taughtmusic by Handel. A curious me-mento of Mrs. Richis the packet ofScripture playingcards now in thepossession of Pro- METHODIST PLAYING CARDS AND CASE. feSSOl RlCliaiCl Green, of DidsburyCollege. They were used to suggest and guide conversa-tion in small parties of friends. The cards were shuffled,and the first to turn up would form a starting point forconversation. Persons holding cards relating to the firstwould speak of them. The singing of the verses would varythe proceedings and give additional interest to them. once stated that some of the old Methodists thus. Methodist Playing Cards 549 played cards frequently, and so filled up a profitable hourand excluded gossip. Dr. Waller has given an extract fromthe MS. Journal of Hester Ann Rogers which throws light onthis curious old Methodist custom : Thursday. Oct. 23, 1782—All the morning I enjoyed acalm heaven of love and communion unspeakable with theever-blessed Trinity. In the afternoon I went to Mrs. Goose-trys earlier, having a desire to speak to her closely whenalone respecting her soul. Afterward I had some conversa-tion with Peter, and the Lord blessed each of us. Whendear Miss Salmon, Miss Hooley, and Mrs. Stonehewer cameour subject was still Christian experience. After tea wedrew cards so applicable to each that our hearts were filledwith love and our eyes with tears. Miss Salmons card was, Arise, and go thv way, thv faith hath made thee Stonehewers, What! know ye not that your body isthe temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you .... and yeare no
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