3-070-580 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Rev. T. M'cullagh, President of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference, 1883. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Appleton and Co...Thomas M'Cullagh...distinguished himself in mathematical studies. His entrance into the Wesleyan ministry was a fortunate event for himself and for the Wesleyan Church. His life and service have been honourable, devoted, popular, and useful. He began his ministry in the Worthington circuit in the year 1845; and in such subsequent appointments as Hexham, Shotley Bridge, and Bishop Auckland, he became familiar with the toil of a Methodist preacher's life...he went to London in 1855, and from then till now he has travelled in the best circuits in Methodism. He is an excellent colleague, a good pastor, and an able and judicious superintendent. In the District Chairmanship he wields great influence, and is held in high esteem both by ministers and laymen. His preaching is clear, polished, and poetical, and his contributions to Wesleyan literature have been considerable; among them being "Memorials of Rev. T. O. Keysell," "Personal Recollections of Dr. William Punshon," and two or three small books for children. He is successful in the Presidential chair, and has every prospect of a popular and useful year of office'. From "Illustrated London News", 1883.