Arthur Henry Bullen

“ In 1884 Hughes was brought to London as superintendent minister at Brixton Hill, and speedily became the leader of a 'forward' party in methodism. He advocated new methods and especially new energy, inspired others with his own enthusiasm, and, despite much opposition, won a majority of the connection to his side. The Wesleyan methodist 'forward movement' took formal shape in 1885, and in 1886 Hughes was chosen to start a West London mission, with a social as well as a religious side. ”

“ In 1898 he was elected president of the Wesleyan methodist conference, and threw himself into the task of raising the Million Guineas Fund. Throughout his career he was a keen advocate of social reform, and in such work joined hands with representatives of other churches. Worn out with many labours he broke down in 1902, and died in London of apoplexy on 17 Nov.
Hughes was one of the most distinct personalities in the religious life of his day. ”

“ An evangelical in faith, a preacher and speaker of magnetic power, with the capacity for communicating enthusiasm to others, he carried his influence far beyond his own denomination. In politics a radical, he helped to make the phrase 'the nonconformist conscience,' by challenging the title to take part in political life of Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke after the divorce case of Crawford v. ”