THE CANi^DIAN

COiNGREGATIONAL

TEAE BOOK

FUK

1875-6,

'CONTAINING 'I'HE

JiEPOia\s PKESEN'J'EI) AT THE ANNTTAL MEETIXOs FOR 1875,

OF The (JONGUEGATIONAJ. UxiOX OF ONTARIO ANB (^)U£BEC ;

The ConguegationaIj Union of jSTova Scotia and Xk'w Erunsayick ;

The Canada (Jongrpxiational iMissionary Society :

'JTiE Congregational College op British North America ;

The Canada Congregational Indian Missionary Society; and

The Congregational Provident Fund Society :

Calendar; Official: List: A list of all Congregational Miui-sters and Clmrches in Canada ; Historical Slietch of tlie Canada Congrega- tional Mi^^sv mar tj Society ; tlic officers and memhersliip of the District Associations ; a brief view of the operations of tlie principal Congre- gational Foreign and Home Misionary Societies, of Gre(d Britain, and thi United States; the American Congregational Union, and Publishing Society; sketches of the Memorial Hall, in London, and the Congregational House in Boston ; lists of British, Colonial, and. American 'Congregational Associations, arid Pcriodicah ; Statistics : and a Declaration of Faitl I and ')rder.

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THE CANADIAN

CONGREGATIONAL

TEAE BOOK

FOR

1875-6,

CONTAINING THE

EEPOETS PEESENTED AT THE Aiv^NUAL MEETINGS FOE 1875,

OF

The Congregational Union op Ontario and Quebec ;

The Congregational Union op jSTova Scotia and New Brunswick ;

The Canada Congregational Missionary Society:

The Congregational College of British North America ;

The Canada Congregational Indian Missionary Society ; and

The Congregational Provident Fund Society :

Calendar ; Official List ; A list of all Congregational Ministers and Churches in Canada ; Historical Sketch of the Canada Congrega- tional Missionary Society ; the officers and membership of the District Associations ; a brief vieio of the operations of the 2^^'in.cipcc/ Congre- gational Foreign and Home Misionary Societies, of Great Britain, and the United States ; the Amej'ican Congregational Union, and Publishing Society ; sketches of the Memorial Hall, in London, and the Congregational House in Boston ; lists of British, Colonial, and American Congregational Associations, and Periodicals; Statistics; and a Declaration of Faith and Order.

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1875^

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PREFACE TO VOL. III.

Delays, for which the Editor is not responsible, have prevented the issue of this vokime as early as was anticipated. It will, nevertheless, be found full of information of interest to the Churches. The Historical Sketch of the Canada Congregational Missionary Society, for which we are indebted to the Rev. Dr. Wilkes, is a document which will be of perma- nent value in after years. The Calendar has been made more complete, as an ecclesiastical and ministerial register of events and occurrences among us in Canada. The operations of our great Religious Societies, both British and American, are more fully presented. The Official Lists, and the names of the Congregational Ministers and Churches of the Dominion, which have been brought together into one place, will be found useful for reference. We hope to make it still more complete in the future. The Statistical Tables of the Churches of Ontario and Quebec, which cover only the Calendar year of 1874, present, on that account, apparent discrepancies, as compared with the Report of the Missionary Society, which covers the Ecclesiastical year ; but this will be easily borne in mind. It will not occur again, the rule of the Union, with regard to such returns, having been changed at its last meeting. The Year Book being the only form in which the Reports of most of our Societies are to be published, we trust the Churches will give it a wide circulation.

We regret a slight inaccuracy in the Official List of the Congrega- tional Union of Ontario and Quebec, on page 8. The Committee will be found to be correctly given on page 41.

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OONTEJSTTS.

Page,

1. Calendar for the year, October, 1875, to September, 1876 5-7

2. Official List, 1875-76 8-10

3. Congregational Ministers and Churches, in Canada 1 1-12

4. The Annual Meetings of 1875 .- 13

5. Historical Sketch of the Canada Congregational Missionary Society. — By

Rev. H. Wilkes, D.D., LL.D 14-21

6. The District Associations, their Membership and Meetings, (i.) Western;

(2.) Central ; (3. ) Eastern ; (4.) Eastern Townships 22-23

7. A Brief View of the Operations of Congregational Societies : — The London

Missionary Society ; The A. B. C. Foreign Missions ; The American Home Missionary Society ; The American Missionary Association ; The American Congregational Union ; Congregational Publishing Society ; The National Council ; The English Congregational Memorial Hall ; The

American Congregational House 23-30

8; Statistics of Congregational Churches 31

g, British and Colonial Congregational Organizations 3i> 32

10. National and State do. do. in the U. S 32-34

1 1 . Congregational Periodicals 34

12. Declaration of Faith and Church Order of the Congregational Union of Eng-

land and Wales 35-38

13. The Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, with Narrative of the

state of Religion, Statistical Tables, etc 39-66

14. The Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 67-78

15. The Canada Congregational Missionary Society 79-120

16. The Congregational College of British North America 121-144

17. The Canada Congregational Indian Missionary Society 145

18. The Congregational Provident Fund Society 165

mDEX.

Page. Annual Meetings of 1875 13

Associations, District Congregational : Secretaries, 10 ; Western, 22; Cen- tral, 22 ; Eastern District, 23 ; Eastern Townships > 23

Bequest, Forms of:

College, 122 ; Missionary Society.. So British and Colonial Congregational

Organizations 31

Calendar 5

Canadian Independent Publishing Co. 10 College, Congregational, B. N. A. : Alumni of, 128 ; Annual Meeting of, 129 ; By-laws and Regula- tions, 125 ; Course of Study, 124; Contributions from Churches, 137; Endowment Fund, 141 ; Officers, 9; Report of 1875-76, 121 ; Re- port of Session, 131; Treasurer's Statement 136

Congregational Ministers and Churches

in Canada 1 1

Congregational Societies, Operations

of 23

Declaration of Faith and Church Or-

^^e^' 35

Historical Sketch, C. C. M. S 14

Missionary Society, Canada Cong. :

Annual Meeting of, 83; Constitution

of, 82; District Committees of, 81;

■ Officers, 8; Life Members of, 104;

Report of 1875, 84; Subscription

Lists 107

Pagb. Missionary Society, Canada Congrega- tional Indian : — Annual Meeting of, 145 ; Report of 148

Missionary Society, Colonial : — Offi- cers 10

Missionary Society, London : — Offi- cers 10

Missionary Society, Newfoundland

Congregational Home 10

Official List, 1875-76 8

Pastors' Retiring Fund 169

Periodicals, Congregational 34

Provident Fund Society, Cong. : Annual Meeting, 165 ; Officers, 10 ; Eighteenth Report 166

Statistics of Congregational Churches :

Great Britain, 31 ; United States,

31; Summary, O. and Q., 57?

Tables of do., 58; Tables of N.

S. and N. B 74

Union, Cong., England and Wales, 31 ; Scotland, 32 ; Ireland, 32 ; Colonial, 32; American 33

Union, Cong., N. S. and N. B. :

Officers, 68; Minutes of 1875 69

Union, Congregational, O. and Q. : Officers, 41 ; Annual Meeting of, 48 ; Constitution and Rules of, 43 ; Members of, 45 ; Appoint- ments for 1875-76, 41 ; Annual Meetings of, 47; Papers for 1876 41

United States, Cong. Organization . . 32

CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR, OCTOBER, 1875, TO SEPTEMBER, 1876.

(Past Events In Roman characters.— Appointments for Current Year in Italics.)

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David Brainerd died, 1747. [1873. Rev. H. Sanders recog. Hamilton, Great Fire in Chicago, 1871. Rev. A. Shand ordained, i85i. Wiarton Church formed, 1875.

Savoy Confession publish'd, 1658.

Ottawa Church dedicated, 1862. Ridley and Latimer burnt, 1555. Rev. W.W.Smith ordained, 1865.

Rev. Dr. Lillie died, 1869.

Hamilton Church orgaii'd. 1835. Rev. J. Howell ordained, 1835.

Edict of Nantes revoked, 16S5.

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[erlin, 1871.

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Brantford new church ded. 1865.

Zion Ch. Toronto, formed, 1834. [Paris Ch. formed, 1848.

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Quebec Ch. organized, 1837.

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Northern Ch., Toronto, ded. 1868

Hampton Court Conf. beg'n, 1604 Guelph New Church ded., 1868. Douglas Church ded., 1870. Rev. W. B. Day ord., 1862.

First English Parliam't, 1256. Alton Church formed, 1839. Flora Church formed, 1875.

Yarmouth, N. S., Ch.form'd, 1848 Sunday Schools establish'd,i784 Stratford New Ch. opened, 1874

Ospringe Church dedicated, 1861

King Charles I. beheaded, 1641. Warwick New Church ded., 1869

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Rev. J. Unsworth ordained, 1853 Rev. H. D. Powis ordained, 1853 Rev. W. H. Alhvorthord., 1848 Rev. H. D. Powis settl'd, Q., 1857 Eastern Ch., Mont'l form'd, 1871 Rev. J. Browai ordained, 1862. Rev. R. Brown ordained, 1862. Pope driven from Rome, 1798. Rev. J. Wood ordained, 1853.

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Fitch Bay Church formed, 1859.

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[Danville, Q., 1873. Rev. G. T. Colwell installed, Rev. T. L. Poore died, 1867. Canada ceded to France, 1632. Test Act passed, 1673. Lord Metcalfe, Gov. -Gen., 1843.

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Rev. Dr. Wilkes ord., 1832 — Rev. [A. J. Parker settled, Danville, '29 Catholic Emancipat'n, Eng., 1829

Abr'm Lincoln assassin'd, 1865.

Savoy Conference, 1661.

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Rev. W. H. Claris settled, Sarnia, [1872. St. George.

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Col. Miss. Soc. estab., 1836.

Embro Ch. organized, 1872. Fergus Ch. organized, 1869.

Act of Uniformity, 1662.

Bethel Ch., Kingston, form'd, '74

Rev.C.H. Silcocks ordained, 1866 Queen Victoria born, 1819.

Rev.R. W.Wallace ord. ,Lon., '72

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Rev. J. R.Kean ordained, 1862.

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Dr. Wilkes elected Prin. Coll., '70 Rev- J. Griffith ordained, 1873. Rev. E. J.'Sherrillord., 183S.

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Accession of Queen Vict., 1S37.

Diss'rs. admit, to Oxford Un., '59 H. B. Co.'s ter. ceded to Can., '70 Newfoundl'd disc, by Cabot, 1497

Rev. E. D. Silcoxord., 1873. Cong. Ch., Meaford, form'd, i860 Coron'n of Queen Vict., 1838. St. Peter.

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Rev. G. Purkis ord. Waterville, '67 Oro Church dedicated, 1869. Jews admitted to Parl'mt, 1858.

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Rev. W. H. Claris ord., 1872.— [Rev. E. Rose ord., 1874.

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Farewell Sermons, 2000 Ejected [Clergy, 1662.

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Albion Ch. organized, 1845. Zion Ch., Toronto, ded., 1856.

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OFFICIAL LIST.

OFFICIAL LIST, 1875-6.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.

Chairman — Rev. C. Chapman, M.A., Montreal.

Secretary-Treasurer — Rev. K. M. Fenwick, Kingston.

Statistical Secretary — Rev. B. W. Day, Stouffville, Ontario.

Committee— 'KtYds, F. H. Marling, S. N. Jackson, J. A. R. Dickson, E. Barker, J. Wood, H. Sanders, Prof. Cornish, LL.D. ; Messrs. G. Hague, J. Fraser, C. Whitlaw, H. G. Grist, J. Barber, A. Thompson, W. Freeland, and H. O'Hara.

Committee of Examiners — (Under Standing Rule i.) — Rev. F. H. Marling, Rev. Dr. Wilkes, Rev. K. M. Fenwick, Rev. Dr. Cornish.

The Union will meet in Montreal, Wednesday, June yth, 1876, 7.30 p.m.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK.

Chairman — ^Rev. Duncan McGregor, B.A., Liverpool, N.S.

Secretary — Rev. J. Barker.

Statistical Secretary and Treasurer — James Woodrow, Esq., St. John, N.B.

Missionary Secretary — Rev. A. McGregor, Yarmouth, N.S.

Committee — Revds. S. Sykes, and James Shipperley; Hon. F. Tupper; Messrs. Freeman Dennis, H. P. Bridges, and W. Anderson.

Next meeting in September, 1876.

CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

General Secretary-Treasurer — Rev. H. Wilkes, D.D., Montreal.

Home-Secretary — Rev. John Wood, Toronto, Ontario.

General Conmiittee — Revds. J. Unsworth,W. H. Allworth,W. Manchee, S. N. Jackson, M.D., J. A. R. Dickson, K. M. Fenwick, J. G. Sanderson, Charles Chapman, J. F. Stevenson, LL.B., W. Williams, and A. McGregor; Messrs. A. Alexander, J. Young, W. Edgar, J. Fraser, G. S. Fenwick, R. McKay^ T. Robertson, and S. J. Lyman.

Ontario Western District Committee :

Secretary — Rev. W. H. AUworth, Paris, Ont. ; Revds. W. Hay W. Manchee, H. Sanders, J. Salmon, B.A., R. W. Wallace, B.A., E. C. W. McColl, B.A., ; Messrs. C. Whitlaw, W. E. Welding, W. Edgar, J. Goldie.

Ontario Central District Committee :

Secretary — Rev. J. Unsworth, Georgetown, Ont. ; Revds. F. H. Marling, B. W. Day, J. A. R. Dickson, S. N. Jackson, W. W. Smith, and Messrs. J. Fraser, Jos. Barber, D. Higgins, W. W. Copp, J. McDunnough, and T. Lownsbrough.

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Ontario Eastern District Committee :

Secretary — G. S. Fenwick, Esq., Kingston, Ont. ; Revds. K. M. Fenwick, J. G. Sanderson, W. M. Peacock, R. Brown, and Messrs. W. Robertson, G. Robertson, R. McKay, W. Hendry, W. F. Radford, and A. Christie.

Quebec District Committee :

Secretary — Rev. A. Dufif, Sherbrooke ; Secretary^ Montreal Branch, C. R. Black, Esq., Montreal • Revds. A. J. Parker, C. P. Watson, C. Chapman, M.A., J. F. Stevenson, LL.B., G. Anderson, and D. D. Nighswander, Messrs. J. Baylis, R. Bennett, J. McNicol, E. Hargrave, H. Hubbard, Hon. J- G. Robertson, M.P.P., W. Addie.

Nova Scotia and Neiv Brunszinck District Committee :

Secretary — Rev. A. McGregor, Yarmouth, N. S. ; Revds. D. McGregor, J. Barker, S. Sykes and J. Shipperley ; Hon. F. Tupper ; Messrs. Free- man Dennis, H. P. Bridges, James Wcodrow, and W. Anderson. N. K. Clements.

CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.

Chairman of the Board — Rev. C. Chapman, M.A., Montreal.

S:cret ry — Rev. Prof. Cornish, LL.D., Montreal.

Treasurer — R. C. Jamieson, Esq., Montreal.

Z'^m-Z^r^— Revds. Dr. Wilkes, K. M. Fenwick, A. Duff, R. K. Black, F. H. Marling, and J. F. Stevenson, LL.B. ; Messrs. C. Alexander, J. Baylis, W. R. Ross, Thos. Robertson, L. E. Rivard, H. Lyman, H. Vennor, C. R. Black, Theo. Lyman, J. C. Barton, the Hon. Judge Sanborn, J. S. McLachlan, W. P. Carter, and J. Woodrow.

Principal a?id Professor of Church History, Homiletics and Pastoral Theology— ^tY. Henry Wilkes, M.A., D.D., LL.D.

Professor of Neiu Testament Exegesis — Rev. G. Cornish, M.A., LL.D. Lecturer on Evidences and Biblical Literature — Rev. C. Chapman, M.A. Lecturer on Historical Theology — Rev. K. M. Fenwick.

CANADA CONGREGATIONAL INDIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Preside?it — Rev. F. H. Marling, Toronto.

Vice-Presidents — Revds. W. Clarke, C. Chapman M.A., J. A. R. Dickson, and G. Hague, and J. Eraser, Esqs.,

Secretary — Rev. W. W. Smith, Pine Grove, Ont.

Treasurer — J. C. Copp, Esq., Toronto.

Directors — Revds. R. Robinson, J. Unsworth, H. Sanders, B. W. Day ; and J. Wood ; Messrs. D. Higgins, J. Wickson, E. A. Childs, Geo. Chapman, E. J. Joselin, J. D. Nasmith, and C. Page.

Executive Committee — -The President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Rev. Messrs. Jackson and Dickson.

Auditors — Messrs. J. McDunnough and W. Freeland.

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CONGREGATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND SOCIETY.

Chair?nan — J. S. McLachlan, Montreal. Vice-Chair man — Charles Alexander, Montreal. Treasurer — J. C. Barton, Esq., Montreal. Secretary — C. R. Black, Esq., Montreal.

Directors — Messrs. R. Dunn, J. Baylis, J. D. Dougall, R. C. Jamieson, W. R. Ross, and T. Robertson.

"CANADIAN INDEPENDENT" PUBLISHING COMPANY.

President — Rev. S. N. Jackson, M.D., Toronto.

Secretary-Treasurer and Publishing Agent — Rev. J. Wood, Toronto.

Proprietors — Revds. H. Wilkes, D.D., K. M. Fenwick, F. H. Marling, J. Wood, S. N. Jackson, M.D., A. McGregor, and J. A. R. Dickson ; Messrs. C. Whitlaw, G-. Hague, A. Christie, S. Hod'gskin, P. W. Wood, H- G. Grist, and J. Woodrow.

SECRETARIES OF DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS.

Western — Rev. J. A. R. Dickson, Toronto, Ont.

Central — Rev. W. W. Smith, Pine Grove, Ont.

Ontario Eastern District — Rev. J. G. Sanderson, Ottawa, Ont.

Eastern Townships — Rev. A. Duff, Sherbrooke, Que.

NEWFOUNDLAND CONGREGATIONAL HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

Presidefit — Rev. Thomas Hall, St. John's, N. F. Vice-President — Hon. P. G. Tessier, " "

Treasurer — James Howe, Esq., " "

Secretary — G. Neyle, Esq., " "

COLONIAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY-

Treasurer — James Spicer, Esq.,

Secretary — -Rev. W. H. Fielding; Office, i8 South Street, Finsbury, E. C, London, England.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Treasurer — Hon. Arthur Kinnaird, M. P.

Secretaries — Rev. J. Mullens, D.D. (Foreign) ; R. Robinson, and W. Fairbrother, (Home) Office, Mission House, 14 Bloomfield Street, Finsbury, E. C., London, England.

LIST OF CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS.

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CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS IN CANADA, WITH THEIR POST-

OFFICES.

Adams, L. P., Fitch Bay, Quebec. All worth, John, B.A., Allworth, W. H., Paris, Ontario. Anderson, G. , Montreal, Quebec. Baker, Thomas, Hamilton, Ontario. Bai-ker, E., Fergus, Ontario. Black, R. K., Gait, Ontario. Black, J. R.. St. Catharines, Ontario. Brown, ]., Lanark Village, Ontario. Brown, R., Middleville, Ontario. Bulman, R., Markham, Ontario. Burchill, R. , Georgetown, Ontario. Burgess, Wm., Valetta, Ontario. Campbell, J., West Arran, Ontario. Chapman, C, M.A., Montreal. Clarke, Wm., Dresden, Ontario. Claris, W. H. A., Sarnia, Ontario. Colwell, G. T., Danville, Quebec. Cornish, G., LL.D., Montreal. Colwell, H. J., Alton, Ontario. Davies, J.

Day, B. W., Stouffville, Ontario. Denny, Hiram, Alton, Ontario. Dickson, J. A. R., Toronto. Duff, Archd., Sherbrooke, Quebec. Duff, Charles, Speedside, Ontario. Durrant, John, Stratford, Ontario. Fenwick, K. M", Kingston, Ontario. Gibbs, S. T., Chebogue, N. S. Gray, M. S., Clifford, Ontario. Griffith, J., Garafraxa, Ontario. Hay, William, Scotland, Ontario. Hay, Robert, Forest, Ontario. Heu de Bourck, W. H., Stratford, Ont., Hindley, J. I., M.A., Owen Sound, Ont., Howell, James, Cold Springs, Ontario. Ireland, Ebenezer, Danville, Quebec. Jackson, S. N., M.D., Toronto. Macallum, D., Athol, Ontario. Manchee, William, Guelph, Ontario.

Marling, F. H., Toronto. Matthieu, J., Grenville, Quebec. McColl, E. C. W., B.A., Ontario. McGill, A. Ryckman's Corners, Ontario, McGregor, A., Yarmouth, N. S. McGregor, D., Liverpool, N. S. Mcintosh, Wm., Melbourne, Quebec. McKillican, John, Danville, Quebec. Nighswander, D. D., Granby, Quebec. Osunkerhine, P. P. (Indian) Penetan-

guishene, Ontario. Parker, A. J., Danville, Quebec. Peacock, W. M., Kingston, Ontai^io. Peacock, W., Margaree, C. B. Powis, H. D., Quebec. Purkis, G., Waterville, Quebec. Reikie, T. M. , Toronto. Robinson, R., Wiarton, Ontario. Rose, Edwin, Listowel, Ontario. Salmon, John, B.A., Embro, Ontario. Sanders, Henry, Hamilton, Ontario. Sanderson, J. G., Ottawa, Ontario. Shand, A., M.D., LL.B., Newmarket,

Ontario. Shipperley, James, Pleasant River, N. S. Silcox, E. D., Edgar, Ontario. Silcocks, C. H., Meaford, Ontai-io. Smith, W. W. , Pine Grove, Ontario. Solandt, A., Inverness, Quebec. Stevenson, J. F., LL.B., Montreal. Sykes, S., Keswick Ridge, N. B. Unsworth, J., Georgetown, Ontario. Vessot, J., Joliette, Quebec. Wallace, R. W., B.A., London, Ontario. Watson, C. P., Cowansville, Quebec. Wheeler, Joseph, Albion, Ontario. Wilkes Henry, D.D., LL.D., Montreal. Williams, W., Montreal. Wood, John, Toronto.

LIST OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES IN CANADA.

Abbotsford, Quebec.

Albion, Ontario.

Alton, Ontario.

Beach Meadows, Nova Scotia.

Belleville, Ontario.

Bowmanville, Ontario.

Bi-antford, Ontario.

Brantford, Emmanuel Church, Ontario.

Brigham, Quebec.

Brockville, Ontario. Brome, Quebec. Brooklyn, Nova Scotia. Burford, Ontario. Caledon South, Ontario. Cardigan, New Brunswick. Chebogue, Nova Scotia. Churchhill, Ontario. Cobourg, Ontario.

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LIST OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES.

Cold Springs, Ontario.

Colpoy's Bay, Ontario.

Cornwallis, Nova Scotia.

Cowansville, Quebec.

Danville, Quebec.

Derby, Ontario.

Douglas, Ontario.

Durham, Quebec.

Eaton, Quebec.

Edgeworth, Ontario.

Embro, Ontario.

Fergus, Ontario.

Fitch Bay, Quebec.

Forest, Ontario.

Gait, Ontario.

Garafraxa ist, Ontario.

Garafraxa North, Ontario.

Georgetown, Ontario.

Granby, Quebec.

Guelph, Ontario.

Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Hamilton, Ontario.

Hawkesbury, Ontario.

Howick, Ontario.

Indian Lands, Ontario.

Inverness, Quebec.

Kelvin, Ontario.

Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick.

Kingston, North, Ontario.

Lanark Village, Ontario.

Listowel, Ontario.

Liverpool, Nova Scotia.

London, Ontario.

Maitland, Nova Scotia.

Manilla, Ontario.

Margaree, Nova Scotia.

Markham, Ontario.

Martintown, Ontario.

Meaford, Ontario.

Melbourne, Quebec.

Middleville and Rosetta, Ontario.

Milton, Nova Scotia.

Molesworth, Ontario.

Montreal, Zion Church, Quebec.

Montreal, Eastern, Que.

Montreal, Emmanuel, Que.

New Durham, Ontario.

Noel, Nova Scotia.

Norwichville, Ontario.

Oro, 1st Church, Ontario.

Osprey, Ontario.

Ottawa, Ontario.

Owen Sound, Ontario.

Paris, Ontario.

Pine Grove, Ontario.

Pleasant River, Nova Scotia.

Quebec, Quebec.

Rugby, Ontario.

Russeltown, Quebec.

Sarnia, Ontario.

Saugeen, (Indian) Ontario.

Scotland, Ontario.

Sheffield, New Brunswick.

Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Simcoe, Ontario.

Southwold, Ontario.

Speedside, Ontario.

St. Andrews, Quebec.

Stanstead, South, Quebec.

Stouffville, Ontario.

Stratford, Ontario.

St. John, New Brunswick.

Thistletown, Ontario.

Tiverton, Ontario.

Toronto, Zion Church, Ontario.

Toronto, Bond Street, Ontario.

Toronto, Northern Church, Ontario,

Turnberry, Ontario.

Vankleek Hill, Ontario.

Vespra, Ontario.

Warwick, Ontario.

Waterloo, Quebec.

Waterville, Quebec.

Whitby, Ontario.

Wiarton, Ontario.

Wroxeter, Ontario.

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

ANNUAL MEETINGS. 13

THE ANNUAL MEETINGS OF 1875.

The assembling of the Union in Hamilton, in 1875, will long be remembered as one of the most pleasant, harmonious and effective gather- ings we have ever enjoyed. There were present 35 ministers, 44 delegates, and about 30 visitors, mostly ministerial. The address of the Retiring Chairman, the Rev. Joseph Unsworth, of Georgetown, was devoted to the question " How to make our Churches an Increasing Power in the Land." It has already appeared in full in the Canadian Independent, and need not be reproduced here. The Rev. Charles Chapman, M.A., of Zion Church, Montreal, was chosen his successor for the year. The Rev. D. Macallum again did good service as Minute-Secretary, assisted by Mr. H. Pedley.

Papers were read by the Rev. Dr. Wilkes, on doing all things " De- cently and in order ;" by the Rev. J. Wood, on " How best to promote denominational efficiency ;" by the Rev. W. Manchee, on " Amusements ;" by Dr. Richardson, of Toronto University, on " Science, falsely so called," and by the Rev. K. M. Fenwick, on " Special efforts to extend the King- dom of Christ." Valuable addresses were also given at the Annual Public Meeting of the Union, by Rev. Messrs. Stevenson and Marling respec- tively, on "The Relation of the Church to Modern Skeptical Thought," and " Spiritual Power ;" and by Mr. George Hague, on " The Reflex Spiritual Influence of Foreign Missions." These have nearly all been more or less fully given in the Magazine.

"The Narrative of the State of Religion," and the reports given by brethren present, show the past year to have been one of much more than usual prosperity. The Home Secretary's Report indicated progress, and inspired hope for the future. The income of the Missionary Society was reported as steadily increasing. That of the College was also represented as "in a healthy state," and the Corporation, in consequence, upon the recommendation of a large select Committee, appointed to consider the matter, added to its staff of Professors, Mr. Archibald Duff, Jr., M. A., who takes the chair of Biblical Literature. The Provident Fund grows strong, and the Pastors' Retiring Fund gives promise of being in operation by another year.

The Reports of these several Societies, as well as of the Indian Mission, and the sister Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, are all given as formerly, and we bespeak for them all a care" ful perusal.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The first Congregational Church organized in Canada was at Quebec, during the latter quarter of the last century. I prepared an account of it for the Catiadian Independent, which will be found in vol. viii. p. 21. The second was formed at Stanstead, on the borders of Vermont, by the late Rev. Thad- deus Osgoode. Facts concerning it are narrated Ibid vol. xiii. p, 443. Also, early in the present century, at least three Independent ministers came out from England under the auspices of the London Missionary Society, Messrs. Smart, afterwards of Brockville ; Purkis, once of Laprairie, L. C,

afterwards of U. C, and Bryning, of Mount Pleasant, U. C.

These three brethren all went into the Presbyterian church, leaving no Congregational marks behind them. The Quebec church lived for man)- years under a succession of Independent ministers, the last of whom was the Rev. George Bourne, afterwards of New York. It became Presby- terian about the year 1830, and removing from its old place of worship in John street, now occupies Chalmers' church in that city. The Stanstead church still exists, though in a feeble condition and without a pastor.

The first organized effort to supply Canada with Congregational minis- ters was made in conjunction with Presbyterians, (of the American type) and Baptists. I have before me the printed statement in the form of a circular. After some explanatory remarks, it proceeds : "Impressed with a deep sense of the destitute state of Canada, and the necessity of doing something to provide a remedy, a meeting was held in Montreal, on the 20th December, 1827, when it was resolved to form a society, for the double purpose of providing the means of educating pious young men for the ministry, and acting as a Home Missionary Society for Canada." Its name was, " Canada Education and Home Missionary Society." There were twelve articles in its Constitution, having relation to both parts of its contemplated work, and the officers were, S. Hedge, Senr., and J. DeWitt, Vice-Presidents. Rev. J. S. Christmas, Ebenezer Muir, Benj. Workman, Henry Wilkes, L. M. Janes, H. Brodie, and Lucius Winchester, Directors; Wm. Freeland, Secretary ; J. Alger, Treasurer.

About seven months after this I relinquished my commercial position and proceeded to Glasgow, Scotland, in order to pursue a course of study preparatory to entrance on the work of the Christian ministry. Being requested to act for the Society in Great Britain, I induced the Rev. J. Gibbs of Banff, who was about to migrate to New England, to look at Canada first. He did so, and settled at Stanstead. Several other ministers were persuaded to come out, notably, David Murdoch, who laboured some years at Bath, Bay of Quinte, and afterwards removed to 'the State of New York, where he laboured long, having died only recently, leaving, if I mis- take not, three sons in the ministry.

In 1 83 1, Rev. John Smith, M.A., of Glasgow, who had returned from India because of ill health, and who had proved on the mission field an

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excellent teacher, offered his services to the Society. They were accepted and he and I were authorised to seek pecuinary aid in England, that this part of our scheme might be carried into effect. I drew up a statement and appeal, and we proceeded to London in relation to our object. A cordial recommendation of it was signed by Drs. James Bennett, J. Pye Smith, E. Henderson, and Rev. Messrs. Geo. Collison, John Clayton Junr., Eben. Miller, Henry Foster Burder, John Yockney, Thomas Lewis, J. Fletcher, Andrew Reed, Wm. Thorp, Bristol, J. A. James, Birmingham, Thomas S. Crisp, Bristol; and J. Arundel, John Blackburn, andWm. Broadfoot. The London Missionary Society gave ^loo ; and A. B. ^loo. We had a num- ber of ;^io's and smaller sums, making a total of ;z^47o ; together with 25 Hebrew Bibles, 25 Greek Testaments, from the B. & F. Bible Society, and upwards of 200 volumes of books, the nucleus of our present College Library.

Rev. Richard Miles, recently returned from South Africa, read our appeal and visited us in London. After obtaining from me the informa- tion he required, he resolved to migrate in company with Mr. Smith, that he might also take part in our missionary work. He settled at Montreal, and was the founder of what is now Zion Church. The two families sailed from Greenock, in August, 1831, and while the one remained at Montreal, the other proceeded to Kingston, and ministered in the Union Church there, at the same time taking charge of two students, one of whom died ere he finished his curriculum. The other was for many years in the Baptist ministry in Canada, until his death.

My visit to Canada in 1832 to promote the objects of our Society, revealed unforeseen difficulties in the way of prosecuting such a work as we had undertaken apart from denominational action. Meanwhile our society had introduced Congregational ministersintothe Eastern Townships from the United States, who laboured at Danville, (Rev. A. J. Parker,) Granby, Waterloo, Russeltown, &c. The visit of Rev. Drs. Reed and Matheson from England, which was in 1834, resulted in 1836 in the formation of the Colonial Mission of the Congregational Union of England and Wales. A carefully drawn up narrative of these movements will be found in the Canadian hidependent vol. viii, p. 22.

From the year 1835 our missionary movements necessarily became denominational, inasmuch as we were linked with a Society in England, organized to carry forward the work of evangelization in Canada on Con- gregational principles. Accordingly, while the Colonial Missionary Society's work was superintended in the Western portion of the field by Rev. John Roaf, and in the Eastern portion by myself, as agents of the Society, there was, after a time, organized in each section, a local Home Missionary Society, whose special mission was to enter upon fields in rural districts, and thus to call forth in direct action upon their respective neigh- borhoods, the missionary zeal and enterprise of the Churches. Thus there were three societies at work, having the same general object : one in England, acting by its two agents, and one in each of the cities, Toronto and Montreal, acting by their committees and raising funds in the country. To be quite accurate it should be mentioned in this note, that the churches in Eastern Canada acted in connexion with the Canada Education and Home Missionary Society, until 1845, when ^ distinctly Congregational

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Society was foimed. The Western churches formed their society in 1840. It is not needful to describe the inconveniences to which this gave rise, nor do I enlarge on the different positions in many respects occupied by the ministers who were connected with the society in England, from that of the brethren who were sent forth by the local societies. Individual and organized men learn lessons from experience if they are at all teachable. They also find that what is necessary and perhaps best at the begin- ning of things, cannot be wisely continued during their progress. As the number of self-supporting churches increased, and they became stronger, it was well that the chief responsibility of managing and sustaining should be transferred to them. This was always the design of the Colonial Missionary Society, and at length it took effect in the formation of the Canadian Congregational Missionary Society, in connection with the Col- onial Missionary Society. The fusion of three Societies into one, was effected in 1853. Among other items in the first report presented in Mon- treal, June, 1854 are certain "Explanations.''

" As misapprehensions may possibly exist among some of the friends of Congregational missions in Canada, as to the precise nature of the relations which this society sustains, the following explanatory statements are made :

" I. As to the connection of this Society v/ith the Colonial Missionary Society, it is to be understood that it is rather a relation of co-ordinate bodies, than that of an auxiliary to a parent. As now reported, the amount expended by the Society has been ^1367 9s. 8d., of which ;^757 5s. 2d. was contributed by the Colonial Missionary Society. This is a large portion, and lays claim for decided interference and veto. At the same time it is well known that their object is not to establish and main- tain a series of dependent Missionary Stations, but rather to help the Col- onial churches to fulfil their appropriate work of expansion to meet the wants of the country. Hence they are willing that we should originate every movement and carry into execution those plans which we may devise, provided we do not draw upon their funds without their consent. That all may work in harmony, it is agreed that the entire list of appropriations made by the Committee of thisj Society shall be sent to London immedia- tely after the Annual Meeting of the Union for examination, and if need be revision, which will allow three months to elapse before any action on the appropriation will be required.

" 2. As to the connection of this Society with the Congregational Union of Canada, it is to be understood that although the committee are chosen by the Union, and its reports are laid before that body, yet associa- tion with it is not necessary to participation in its work and advantages. Churches and ministers may appropriately aid and be aided by the Society, supposing them Congregational churches and ministers, though for reasons satisfactory to them, they are not members of the Union. The design is to secure unimpeded action on the part of the Missionary Society in connection with the advantage of counsel, co-operation, and review supplied by the Annual Conference of the Pastors and Churches in Congregational Union assembled.

"3. According to the arrangements under which the Society is acting,, the Local District Committees are organizations of great importance, hav- ing in fact the chief responsibility in working out the objects of the Society

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in their respective localities, including the collection of funds. Every matter coming up between the annual meetings of the Union is referable to them ; with them rest entirely the visitation of the churches for the purpose of raising funds ; and on their efficiency must necessarily depend to a great extent the prosperity of the Society."

This report includes the Indian Mission, then in charge of the Re\. Ludwick Kribs, and indicates that, although the payments to missionaries, as well as the accounts of the different Societies, were of diverse dates, such adjustment had been made as to place the treasuries West and East on an equal footing at the period of union. The lack of uniformity in date, how- ever, rendered needful the statement that " the payments reported were in the majority of cases for nine months, while in others they are for twelve, and in two or three for fifteen months. It should also be noted that because of the connection of the Indian Mission, there is included in the receipts for the year nearly $400 received from the United States in aid of it. This continued for several years until tlie Indian Mission was detach- ed from this Society, at the request of the Colonial Missionary Society, in- asmuch as its Constitution restricted its field to non-heathen peoples.

I place below, in a tabulated form, the figures which may be needful to complete this sketch, but may here note that among the churches men- tioned in the first report as receiving aid are the names of some of our strongest and most prosperous ones, which have not only been for many years self-supporting, but have also contributed largely to all our denomi- national objects.

The Indian Mission was detached from this Society after the third year of its existence and was thenceforward separately managed.

At the Annual Meeting held at Brantford, Ont., June 1858, there was presented an overture from the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick : " That this Union, being convinced of the importance of bringing the churches into missionary connection with those of Canada, proposes that the missionary operations of these Provinces be united with those of the Canadian Congregational Missionary Society, delegates being appointed hence to the Congregational Union of that Province, and local Committees appointed here as there." There had been a visit to the Mari- time Provinces the previous year, at the request of the Colonial Missionary Society, by Thomas M. Taylor, Esq., of this city, and myself, and a very careful examination of the position of the churches and Union was carried through. This led to the overture above mentioned. After consideration of the overture, a resolution was adopted to place the work in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick under the supervision of this Society in the manner proposed in the overture, provided that the whole expense thereof be borne by the local funds, and the grants of the Colonial Missionary Society. The first report from this, our fifth district, appears in June 1859.

At the eighth annual meeting held at Kingston, in June 1861, an im- portant letter was laid before it in relation to the work of this Societ)', dated, " Colonial Missionary Society, Blomfield, St., May 21, t86i." It is printed with the reply of the Union, in an appendix to the Minutes of the Union. The attention of the churches is called to the augmented drafts for funds on that Society, and the need of some change of plan. The remarks of a writer, " E"., in the Canadian Independent are cited as bearing

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out the views of the Society ; and the propriety of a sHding scale in the amount of grants was indicated. The reply deprecated a sliding scale, disputed the views of " E " calling attention to the more accurate estimate of " K. M. F.," in the next number of the magazine and closed with certain suggestions for consideration, when Rev. F. H. Marling, and my- self, appointed to visit the committee in London, should fulfil that appoint- ment. Mention is made in the tenth Report, of the visits of the above deputation without expense to the Society, not together however, one having gone to England in 1861, and the Secretary-Treasurer in 1862. Pleasant relations are here noted, but also that while the status quo would be maintained for the present, modification must be looked for in the early future.

At the 1 2th Annual Meeting held at Toronto, June, 1865, the arrange- ment was carried into effect which closed the accounts in April instead of July ; a fact which affects the amount of expenditure that year as recorded in the tabulated statement.

At this meeting a revolution was brought about in the Society's mode of procedure, and in the nature of its dependence on the Colonial Mission- ary Society. We were favoured with the presence of the Secretary of that Society, the late Rev. J. L. Poore, also of the late Rev. George Smith, D.D. of Poplar, London. The Constitution of the Society was reconstructed, its name changed to that of the Congregational Missionary Society of British North America— it was detached from the Congregational Union, and made a society of subscribers of one dollar and upwards, and instead of, as heretofore, our bills on London being for a variable sum per annum according as the contributions of our churches came short of the expenditure upon the missionary work, they were to be for a fixed sum to be proportioned to our own liberality. The several papers, reports and discussions of this important meeting are too long for insertion here. They will be found in the Society's twelfth Report, and in the Canadian I?idepende?it, Jidy, 186^, pp. 33-40. Messrs. Poore and Smith visited as many of the churclies, as they could reach during their stay in the country, seeking to incite them to holy zeal and liberality in giving.

The pages of the Canadian Independent, July 1866 must be referred to for an account of a debate at the next Annual Meeting, on a motion having in view a return to the former plan of a local Society under Canad- ian management, leaving the Colonial Missionary Society to administer in the country by such agency as it saw fit. It is interesting only as correct- ing mistakes into which some had fallen, as to the sentiments of the Secre- tary and Committee in England. The motion was withdrawn, and the Society's grant of ^2^500 sterling, gratefully accepted. The substance of the discussion will be found also m the thirteenth Annual Report of the Society ; while the next report mentions " the recent decease in Australia, away from the partner of his life, and in the midst of his self-sacrificing colonial work, of the Rev. J. L. Poore, the Secretary of the Society. Gradually and peacefully did he fall asleep in Jesus, sustained throughout his illness and in dying, by the Master whom he loved and served."

The fifteenth Annual Meeting held at Hamilton, June, 1S68, was the occasion on which changes were made in the Constitution, and notably in the personcl of the Home Secretaries. The name was again changed, and

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the Society became the " Canada Congregational Missionary Society." The Home Secretary from the commencement, the Rev. K. M. Fenwick, resigned his office, and the Rev. J. G. Manly was appointed in his stead. The following resolution was adopted by a standing vote : — Resolved, " That the cordial thanks of this Society are due, and are hereby given, to the Rev. K. M. Fenwick, for the long and faithful services rendered by him in the capacity of Home Secretary." The record further notes : "Dr. Wilkes explained that the interior administration of the Society's affairs had been mainly organized by Mr. Fenwick, and had been conducted by him with much skill and energy since the formation of the Society." The names of the Districts were changed to " Ontario Western," " Ontario Middle," " Ontario Eastern," " Quebec," " Nova Scotia and New Brunswick," having reference to the creation of the Dominion of Canada by the confederation of the several British North American Provinces.

At the meeting in Toronto, June, 1870, the proposal was negatived, that in the district reports the amount of grants made to the several mission churches be stated in loco, as also the amount raised by them, but a resolution was adopted, " That each district committee appoint a sub- committee of inquiry, who shall visit the churches aided by the Society, that have for some time received grants without diminution in their amount, and still ask for help, to see whether anything additional may be done for the more successful working of their finances." The following year the remark is made that " There cannot be complete independence, though there may be Congregationalism, on the part of a church which depends on a Missionary Society for pecuniary aid. That Society, by its grant, establishes a claim to inquire into the working of the institution, a right to require the labours of the pastor outside his ov/n pastoral charge for the general interest, and a duty to tender its advice as to management in all things which may directly or indirectly affect the state of its funds. When selt-supporting only, can a church be regarded as strictly indepen- dent ; when not so, it ought to be to some extent under tutors and governors."

June 6, 1872. — The decision of the Colonial Missionary Society was announced to reduce the Canadian grant at the rate of ;^5o per annum. Whereupon it was resolved, i. That this Society respectfully acknowledges the receipt of the communication from theC. M. S., of date 2nd May, and takes note of its intimation of present and future diminution of its grant. 2. That the thanks of this Society are cordially renewed to the C. M. S., ior long-continued liberal aid. 3. That in the present and immediately prospective circumstances of this Society, it sees no prospect of being able to undertake work in Manitoba and British Columbia, and that as a con- sequence, responsibility regarding Congregational work there must be left to the Colonial Missionary Society. It was also reported that, during the year, at the request of the Secretary of the C. M. S., I had obtained from all our fields of labour precise statistical information, by means of a cir- cular containing nine questions ; and that the results had been placed in a book under proper heads for future reference and as a permanent docu- ment ; and that the book has been sent to the office in London.

In June, 1873, the act of incorporation of the Society by the Legisla- ture of Ontario was duly reported, and the Society was constituted under

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its provisions. Thanks were given to the several gentlemen who had aided in this matter. (See Year Book No. i, pages 8 and 9 of the report of this Society.) A committee was appointed to consider what steps should be taken to bring disused Congregational church property into the hands of this Society as now incorporated. The unusual feature in our reports occurred this year, of acknowledging two legacies, the first of $100 by the late Robert Craig, Esq., of Lanaik, and the second by the late Thomas Fletcher, Esq., of Beverley, of $1,500. The portion of the latter received ($750) was ordered to be made a special reserve fund, and was not placed among the receipts of the year.

At the meeting, Toronto, June 1874, the Constitution was amended, and the by-laws, and the whole placed on record. (Year Book No. 2, pp. 104-5.) The important step was taken of detaching Rev. John Wood from pastoral work, and constituting him Home Secretary, Superintendent of the Missionary work of the Society, and Editor of the Canadian Independent. It was further resolved, after considering the following minute of last year, " That the original statement be reaffirmed, with the instruction that the district committees always allow it to have full weight in their delibera- tions on any given case." And further, " That the general committee be requested to prepare a course of reading and study for such cases as are alluded to in the above motion." The following is the minute agreed to, June 1873 : "Whereas it is desirable to guard against the hasty intro- duction to pastorates of young men who are precluded from taking a regular collegiate course. Be it resolved, that in the opinion of this Society, such young men should not be ordained untill they have laboured three consecutive years in connection with this Society, and prosecuted a course oi reading and study under the supervision of a district missionary com- mittee, such course of study having been prescribed by the general com- mittee."

The Annual Meeting of the present year was encouraged by the marked beneficial effects of the vigorous movements of the new Superin- tendent, Rev- John Wood. His report will be found in this number of the Year Book, in its proper place.

The Society has now accepted the proposal of the Colonial Mission- ary Society to make us a grant amounting to twenty per cent, of our own contributions. As therefore we enlarge our gifts, we secure proportionally a greater amount from our friends in England to enable us to carry forward our important work.

The following table will show the number of names annually to whom payments have been made, not always, however, for a whole year, and sometimes including the vacation work of Theological students — the amount expended annually from the beginning of the Society's existence, and the amount each year raised among ourselves directly for our Mis- sionary work, and that received from the Colonial Missionary Society.

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TABLE OF THE PROPORTIONATE EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONIAL AND CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETIES, FROM 1854 TO 1875.

Years of

the Society's Existence

Date 0 Annua Meetin

, Number of Missionary Pastors and others aided.

Total Expendi- ture.

Proportion contributed in Canada.

Amount

granted by the

C. M. S.

I

1854

*33&3

$5470

*$244i

$3029

2

1855

*39 & 3 Natives.

7694

*26ll

5083

3

1856

*37 & 3

6140

*3oS9

3051

4

1857

33

5308

3280

2028

5

1858

36

6725

3089

3636

6

1859

t40

t8o79

+3527

+4552

7

i860

54

8976

3884

5083

8

1861

50

8576

4189

4387

9

1862

55

7872

3090

4782

10

1863

49

8281

3020

5261

II

1864

48

8040

3387

4697

12

1865

43

15616

t2759

J2857

13

1866

49

§6803

§4112

§3112

14

1867

40

5872

4494

2404

IS

1868

41

6349

3947

1627

16

1869

45

6839

4253

2422

17

1870

40

7400

4097

2422

18

1871

46

7637

5275

2422

19

1872

49

7S04

5138

2422

20

1873

37

5780

4715

2180

21

1874

41

6879

4834

1937

22

1875

42

7514

6211

including le- gacy, $600.

1695

* During these three years the Indian Mission was inckided with its three Native Evangelists, and the contributions from the United States, of the sums $400, $500, $325-

t This year, and henceforward, the Maritime Provinces are included.

+ The date of closing the accounts was altered to April, leaving only nine months to this year's accounts.

§ Up to this date the expenditure was balanced by drafts on the C. M. S. Hence- forth they allowed only a fixed sum per annum, and a balance was yearly left, variable in amount, to meet the July quarter, for which the Society was pledged.

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DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS.

THE DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS.

THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION.

REV. J. A. R. DICKSON, TORONTO, SECRETARY.

Meets in Febrttary and October,

At the meeting held in Scotland in March, 1873, the Association was sub-divided into sections, for the purpose of a more careful oversight of the Churches w^ithin the bounds of these sections, and of making aggressive missionary efforts. These sub- divisions are, the

London Section, including the Counties of Kent, Essex, Lambton, Middlesex and Elgin. Rev. J. Salmon, Secretary.

Brantford Section, including the Counties of Brant, Oxford, Norfolk and Wentworth. Rev. W. H. Allworth, Secretary.

GuELPH Section, including the Counties of Huron, Bruce, Grey, Wellington, Perth and Waterloo. Rev. W. Manchee, Secretary.

present membership.

Rev. William Hay, Scotland.

" Anthony McGill, M.A., Barton. " Solomon Snider, Michigan, U. S. " J. A. R. Dickson, Toronto. " W. H. Allworth, Paris. " John Salmon, B.A. , Embro.

Rev. J. I. Hindley, M.A., Owen So'nd. " Enoch Barker, Fergus. " J. M. Smith, Michigan, U. S. " W. H. A. Claris, Sarnia. " William Manchee, Guelph. " E. C. W. McCoLL, M.A., Brant- ford.

Southwold. Paris. Scotland. Hamilton.

churches.

Listowel.

Fergus.

Garafraxa.

Douglas.

London.

Guelph. Stratford. Eramosa. Burford.

CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF MINISTERS AND CHURCHES, ONTARIO.

REV. W. V\r. smith, pine GROVE, SECRETARY.

This Association, composed of Ministers and Delegates of Churches in the Central Missionary District, Ontario, holds two meetings in the year — the Summer or Autumn Meeting in one of the Country Churches, and the Winter Meeting in Toronto.

members.

Alinisters: — Joseph Uns worth, J. Allworth, B.A., Joseph Wheeler, Francis H. Marling, J. I. Hindley, B.A., J. Wood, Hiram Denny, Thomas M. Reikie, John G. Sanderson, Beniamin W. Day, John G. Manly, Robert Robinson, Matthew S. Gray, Daniel Macallum, Samuel T. Gibbs, William W. Smith, James A. R. Dickson, Samuel N. Jackson, R. Bulman, C. H. Silcocks, E. D. Silcox. — 21.

Churches: — Georgetown, Alton, Albion, South Caledon, Church-hill, Bowman- ville, Pine Grove, Thistletown, Toronto Zion, Toronto Bond Street, Markham and Unionville, Stouffville, Toronto Northern, Whitby, Manilla, Oro, Rugby, Vespra. — 18.

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ONTARIO EASTERN ASSOCIATION.

REV. R. MCKAY, KINGSTON, SECRETARY. Meets in May and October.

PRESENT MEMBERSHIP,

Rev. K. M. Fenwick, Kingston. " J. Brown, Lanark Village. " W. M. Peacock, Kingston. " R. Brown, Middleville.

Rev. J. G. Sanderson, Ottawa. " D. Macallum, Athol. " Joseph Griffith, Garafraxa. " R. McKay, Kingston.— 8.

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS ASSOCIATION.

rev. ARCHIBALD DUFF, SHERBROOKE, SCRIBE.

Meets in May and September.

PRESENT membership.

Revs. A. J. Parker, Danville ; E. J. Sherrill, Eaton ; A. Duff, Sherbrooke ; L. P. Adams, Fitch Bay ; John Campbell, West Arran, Ontario ; George Purkis, Waterville ; John McKillican, Danville ; C. P. Watson, Cowansville ; G. T. Colwell, Danville ; William Mcintosh, Melbourne ; D. D. Nighswandei', Granby.

A BRIEF VIEW OF THE

OPERATIONS OF CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETIES.

The London Missionary Society.

This Society, founded in the year of our Lord 1795, has been from the beginning a non-denominational Society, its sole object being " to spread the knowledge of Christ among heathen and other unenlightened nations." Its fundamental principle is described in the third article of its Con- stitution as " not to send Presbyterianism, Independency, Episcopacy, or any other form of church order and Government," to the heathen, but "the glorious Gospel of the Blessed God." To this principle it has steadily adhered, although one after another of the British Churches has withdrawn from it to form its own separate Missionary Society. It is now, in fact, though not in name, the Congregational Foreign Mission of Great Britain.

Its receipts for last year were ;,^i 15,909, stg., (about $550,000). It has in its employ 155 Missionaries, besides 84 native ordained Mission- aries and Pastors, 2 Female Missionaries, and 2 Missionary Pastors, together with nearly 3,000 native preachers. It has 8 principal Missions,

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denominated respectively : — The China. North India, South India, Travancore, Madagascar, South Africa, West Indies, and Polynesian Missions. Its success in the South Sea Islands, and more recently in Madagascar, has been truly marvellous.

American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

Like the London Missionary Society, this is really a Congregational Mission. It was organized in 1810, and has just held its sixty-sixth Annual Meeting in Chicago, 111. It has 19 Missions, with 72 stations, and 497 out-stations; 151 ordained Missionaries, 7 Medical Missionaries, 4 Male Assistant Missionaries, and 214 Female Missionaries ; or a total of 376 sent out by the Society. It has also 1,005 native pastors, preachers, teachers, and helpers, making a total of 1,381. 222 Churches have been organized, with a membership of 10,604. The income for the year just closed was $438,787, besides $29,833 for work in " nominally Christian Lands."

The American Home Missionary Society.

As its name imports, this Society finds its sphere of operations in the United Sates. It was organized May 12, 1826. It is non-sectarian in Constitution, but is now the recognized Domestic Missionary Society of the Congregational Churches of the American Republic. Income for 1874-5, $313,619. Number of Ministers of the Gospel in the service of the Society, 969. These are distributed as follows : — In the New England States, 292 ; Middle States, 67 ; Southern States, 7 ; Western States and Territories, including 38 on the Pacific Coast, 586. The number of con- gregations and Missionary districts thus supphed with the preaching of the Gospel, was 2,223. The Report states that "after much negotiation with the Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church, a joint declara- tion of principles and plans of action was adopted and published in September last," which the Committee believe to be " an important step toward increased harmony and efficiency in Missionary effort among the various branches of the one Household of Faith."

American Missionary Association.

This Association, formed Sept. 3, 1846, finds its sphere of operations among the Freedmen of the Southern States, the Indians, and the Chinese on the Pacific Coast. It was preceded by four recently established Missionary organizations, which were subsequently merged into it. They were the result of a growing dissatisfaction with the comparative silence of the older Missionary Societies in regard to Slavery, and were a protest against it. These were known respectively as the "Amistad Committee •" the " Union Missionary Society " which was formed •' to discounten- ance Slavery, and especially by refusing to receive the known fruits of unrequited labour ;" the "Committee for West India Missions," organized in 1837, as a self-supporting mission among the emancipated slaves in Jamaica; and the " Western Evangelical Missionary Society," formed in 1843, by the Western Reserve (Ohio) Association, with the primary object

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of Evangelizing the Western Indians. Combining all these aims, it has' since Emancipation, devoted its main efforts to preparing the Freedmen for their duties as citizens and Christians in America and as missionaries in Africa. And as closely related to this, it seeks to benefit the caste-per- secuted Chinese in America, and to co-operate with the Government in its humane and Christian policy towards the Indians. It has also missions among the liberated blacks in the West Indies ; and a mission in Africa. It has 7 chartered Universities ; 17 graded or Normal Schools ; and 13 other schools. Teachers and Missionaries in its service : — Among the Freedmen, 250 ; among the Chinese, 17 ; among the Indians, 20 ; in foreign lands, 29 ; total, 316. Students — In Theology, 76 ; in College Course, 46; in Char- tered Institutions, 1,905; in other schools, 9,839; total, 11,744. Indians under the care of the Association, 13,000. Its income for 1873-4 was $344,085 ; expenditure, $423,842.

American Congregational Union.

Unlike the Sister Unions of Ontario and Quebec, and of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the American Congregational Union has for its leading object the promotion of the interests of the Churches of the Denomination, " by devising and recommending to the public, plans of co-operating in building meeting-houses and parsonages," towards which it renders aid by gift, or grant, or by loan, either with or without security. It also provides, or assists in providing, parochial or pastoral libraries, and collects, preserves, and publishes " authentic information concerning the history, condition, and continued progress of the Congregational Churches in all parts of the country, with their allfiliated institutions," &c.

It began its work in 1853, since which time it has received and ex- pended on its various schemes about $750,000. It has aided during that period in the erection of 873 houses of worship, in 34 States and Territories. The average amount paid on each of these, including loans, exceptional grants, and special appropriations, has been $629.96. Its receipts for 1873-4 were $70,741 ; expenditure, $64,277.

Congregational Publishing Society.

The forty-third Annual Report of this Society, presented May 27, 1875, at Boston, Mass., shows a total income for the year of $95,006, or a total of sales of $139,538. Its chief object is "to print, publish, procure, sell, and circulate such books, tracts, and periodicals, as are adapted to explain and advance the distinctive doctrines and precepts of the Gospel, illustrate a genuine Christian experience, and in enterprises of Christian activity, and support the Congregational faith and polity, as professed and defended by our Puritan ancestors in New England, and by the Orthodox Congregational Churches of the United States."

The ISTational Council

Of the Congregational Churches of the United States, held its second session in New Haven, Conn., September 30th to October 4th, 1874, under the presidency of the Hon. Lafayette S. Foster, of Norwich, Conn. The

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proceedings were opened by a very able sermon from the Rev. Dr. R. S. Storrs, of Brooklyn, N. Y. on the relations of Science and Religion. About three hundred Delegates were present, representing Churches and Associations in nearly every State and Territory in the Union.

It would be impossible to present, in the space at our disposal, even the briefest outline of its five days' proceedings. Those wishing a full official report of it, can obtain it by sending to M. H. Sargent, of the Con- gregational Publishing Society, Boston.

The English Congregational Memorial Hall.

The proposal to build a Congregational Hall and Library in London, which should become the Head Quarters of all our great Religious Societies and the depository of our denominational Literature, has been before the British Churches for over ten years past. But the carrying out of the project was long delayed by the difficulty of finding a freehold site of sufiicient size, in a convenient and central position in the metropoHs. At last, about two years ago, the attention of the Committee having the matter in charge having been called to a vacant space of ground in Farringdon street, which had formed part of the site of the Fleet Prison, and in the centre of the city, negotiations were opened with the proprietors which ended in the purchase of 9,000 feet of freehold land, with 83 feet fronting from the main road, aud 32 feet to old Fleet Lane, having a depth of about 100 feet, at a cost of ^^28,000.

No site could have been more appropriate for such an erection as that which was proposed to be placed upon it, for, to quote from the Times' account of the opening services — " The building stands upon ground which is consecrated to Nonconformity by sacred and venerable memories of the days of persecution and tyranny. It occupies a portion of what, till within quite our own days, was the " Fleet Prison." In the Fleet Prison, as we read in history, some of the earliest martyrs of Independency were immured and from its gates, two hundred years ago and more, several of them were led forth to suffer on the scaffold. For example, Whitgift's comptroller, in stating the nature of the indictment against Barrowe and Greenwood, narrates how they were brought before the Star Chamber in 1586, and " enlarged upon bond, but all in vain, for, after their liberty, they burst into further extremities, and were again committed to the Fleet, July 20, 1588, where they published their scandalous and seditious writings, for which they were proceeded against, at Justice Hall, near Newgate." From the Fleet, in 1590, Greenwood issued his answer to Giffard, signing himself, "Christ's poor afflicted prisoner in the Fleet at London, for the truth of the Gospel." Then he and Barrowe were tied to a cart and borne to Tyburn. To the Fleet Johnston was committed in 1593, and thence issued the memorial from the various Independent prisoners in the London gaols, . stating their " miserable usage," " laden with as many irons as they could bear," " aged men and aged women, and young maidens " being confined for years among the vilest prisoners. Later on, in 1637, Prynne, Bast- wick, and Bourton were committed by Laud to the Fleet, whence they Avere taken to the pillory, branded with hot irons, and their ears cut off ; then sent back again to the fleet, and thence to their respective prisoners.

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Few students of Church history will have forgotten how the crowd lined the streets and roads of London and its suburbs, " from the Fleet even till beyond Highgate," when Prynne was conveyed thence io Lancaster Castle. Such is the ground trodden by these men's feet and watered by their tears, upon which the Congregationalists of England have erected their " Mem- orial Hall."

The corner-stone was laid during the Annual meetings of the Congre- gational Union, on the loth of May, 1873, by Mr. J. R. Mills, in the presence of the leading members of the Union, the late Ven. Rev. T. Binney offering up prayer on the occasion, and Dr. Halley delivering the address.

On Tuesday, January 19th, of the present year, (1875), the Hall was formally dedicated with most interesting and appropriate services. Mr. J. Remington Mills occupied the chair, and after the opening hymn had been announced by Rev. Dr. AUon, and the offering of the dedicatory prayer by Dr. Stoughton, addressed the assembly, reciting the difficulties which had surrounded the project, and congratulating them on their success. The Report of the Committee says : —

" When the Congregational Union of England and Wales resolved to commemorate the fidelity to conscience which was shown by the ejected ministers of 1662, it was scarcely to be expected that a sum of ;^25o,ooo — a quarter of a million of money — would be raised for the various objects of that commemoration. Yet that sum was contributed, and the Union then pubhcly expressed its thankfulness to God ' for such a noble proof of Christian sympathy' with the great principles of civil and rehgious freedom which the commemoration had called forth.

"One of the special objects of the Bicentenary subscription was the erection of a Memorial Hall and Library, with offices for the use of the various societies connected with the denomination in London. This scheme was confided to the trustees of the Congregational Library, with additions to their number from the Bicentenary Committee ; and in carry- ing it out, they were enabled, by the sale of the lease of the old librar\^ buildings, to give about ;^g,ooo towards the support of the new under- taking. In their appeal for subscriptions, the committee, having set forth a plan and assumed its success, said, ' Here our Congregational Union meetings can be held ; here our religious societies may assemble ; here special religious services may be promoted, and all the interests of our common Christianity advanced.' "

The edifice, says the Times, " towers grandly over the surrounding buildings to the height of about 160 feet. The style adopted by the architects (Messrs. Tarring and Son, of Basinghall street,) is the kind usually termed " decorated," from the richness of its ornamentation. The front of the building towards Farringdon-street is eighty-four feet in width, and its back abuts upon the arches of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway. It consists of a lofty central gable, flanked by a lofty tower on the south angle, and by another smaller tower on the north. The principal entrance is under the south tower ; while the entrance to the basement with external stairs is arranged undtr an arcade at the base of the smaller tower at the northern angle. The ground floor has three windows of two lights each, with pointed segmental heads ; the two floors above are lit by

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ranges of single and double light windows with pointed arches and with a three-sided "oriel" window, of a very elaborate pattern, in the centre, har- monising with both tiers. The fourth range of windows consists of lofty lights in the centre of the gable, giving ample light to the large hall, and of windows of corresponding height and treatment in the flanking towers. All the lights are " cusped," and their stone-heads, as well as the arches enclosing them, are adorned with very bold mouldings, tracery of the " decorated " period, and of geometrical pattern, being introduced into the windows of the upper range. The jambs are also moulded, and red granite shafts are freely employed, giving a sense of relief and lightness. The capitals, mouldings, and strings of this front are generally enriched with most effective carving.

The centre gable is surmounted at its apex by a lofty canopy, with a niche to contain a statue ; and some idea of the scale of the building may be gathered from a statement made to us that the top of this canopy is 150 feet from the ground below, though 10 or 20 feet lower than the summit of the principal or southern tower. This tower is gabled on each side, and has elegant pinnacles at each of its four angles. The roof of this tower is of slate, finished with a light cresting of iron. The whole of the work up to the plinth is faced with granite, and the remainder of the front with limestone from quarries in Devonshire, the dressed work being of Portland stone throughout. The whole of the basement consists of a range of lofty vaults on the ground floor; portions of the upper floors are arranged as offices, nearly thirty in number, to be used by the various societies in con- nection with the Congregational body. There is a large board-room on the first floor, on which is also the library — a handsome and spacious apartment, 57 feet by 46 feet, and 27 feet high. Its ceiling is formed into panels by moulded timbers supported by circular ribs, which spring from four massive iron columns. The ceiling and the columns supporting it will be finished and decorated in an artistic manner in polychrome, and the room will be fitted with large bookcases in hai'mony and keeping with the building of which they form a part.

The hall, properly so-called, which is upon the second floor is 86 feet long, by 46 feet wide, and 42 feet in height, measured up to the highest point of the boarded ceilmg. It is lighted principally by traceried windows at either end, and the walls are faced throughout with bath stone. Along each side runs a narrow gallery, and a wider gallery at the end towards Farringdon-street, the platform being placed at the opposite end. The roof is open half-way up ; the timbers being boldly moulded, the spandrills filled in with cusping, and the boarded ceiling divided into panels by moulded ribs.

The whole of the corridors, the library, the staircases, and the hall are — or. at all events, are claimed to be — of fireproof construction. The principal staircase, which is in the south-western angle of the building, presents several novel features, among which the most noticeable is the open arcade, around which the stairs are arranged. There is also a second staircase at the north-eastern angle. The corridors, staircases, &c., are spacious, and the building is well lig]|ted throughout. It is heated all over by hot water, and special provision is made for the ventilation of the hall and the library. In the hall is already placed a handsome painted

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window representing the embarkation of the " Pilgrim Fathers," at Delft Haven, the gift of Dr. Rogers, of Exeter ; and in all probability there will be at least one other painted window both here and in the library. The total cost of the buildings, exclusive of the site and fittings, will be about

The English Independent adds, — In the library is a memorial window, at present only partially completed. It will contain full length portraits of John Bunyan, John Milton, John Howe, and Richard Baxter ; and medal- lion portraits of the late Rev. Dr. George, Smith, of Poplar (whose widow, and father-in-law. Mr. S. Morley, M. P., are the donors of the memorial). Dr. Binney, Dr. Vaughan, and Dr. Pye Smith. There |have since been placed there full length portraits of Mr. J. R. Mills, and Mr. Samuel Mor- ley, M.P., and one of the Rev. Dr. Raleigh is soon to follow.

The American Congregational House.

With similar objects in view, American Congregationalists have erect- ed a very handsome building, known as the " Congregational House," in Boston, on the corner of Beacon and Somerset streets, and dedicated it, with appropriate services, February 12th 1873. Addresses were delivered on the occasion by the Hon. E. S. Tobey, President of the American Con- gregational Association, the Rev. Dr. Wm. Ives Buddington, of Brooklyn, N.Y., the late Rev. Dr. Kirk, of Boston, Governor Washburn of Massa- chusetts, and other distinguished gentlemen.

The building has a frontage of 103 feet on Beacon street, and 93 feet on Somerset street. " On entering the house from Beacon street, the first door on the right, at the head of the stairs, opens into the beautiful rooms of the Woman's Board ; the second door leads to the Librarian's room, and directly in front is the entrance to the Library ; turning to the left, passing three large parlors, you reach the room of the Treasurer of the A. B. C. F. M. ; turning to the right you come to the large room, occupied by his clerks ; thence to the business office of the " Congregationalist " on the left,and its mailing department on the right. The third floor furnishes rooms for the Secretaries of the Board, editor of " Herald," ; Prudential committee, museum, clerk and copyist of the board, City Missionary Society, American Congregational Union, American Missionary Associa- tion, and Massachusetts Home Missionary Society. The fourth floor has Pilgrim Hall, general committee and ministerial conference room, — which, together, have the capacity of seating six hundred persons, — the American Peace Society, editors of the "Congregationalist," and two large rooms which are temporarily occupied with a part of the Congregational Library. The fifth floor, fronting on Somerset street, is occupied by Thomas Todd, Esq., for composition and printing. The janitor lives in well-furnished rooms in the attic of what was the Gardner House. The Congregational Publishing Society occupies the store on the corner of Beacon and Somer- set streets, and the two rooms upon the first floor fronting on Somerset street are the office of the " Missionary Herald," and the packing-room of the American Board.

There has also recently been opened, in Boston, a building lo known as " Hitchcock Hall," which is to be the headquarters of the Con-

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gregational Library in that city. The room is described as an oval of about 43x60 feet, and is 4o feet high from the floor to the ceihng. This height is divided by four balconies into five divisions, each having ten alcoves. It has already 8,284 running feet of shelving, with a capacity for 75,000 volumes. When shelved to its full capacity, it can receive nearly 50,000 volumes more. The library of the Association, numbering 20,000 bound volumes and 65,000 pamphlets, will immediately be placed on the shelves ; also the missionary library of the American Board, which num- bers about 7,000 volumes. Dr. Dexter, in his address, urged that every Congregational author should furnish one copy of every book or pamphlet which he publishes, to the library ; that every Congregational editor ought to give a full file of his paper ; and that every Congregationalist ought to send in all the books and manuscripts which he does not need, and which are worth preserving.

STATISTICS OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES. 31

STATISTICS OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES.

ONTARIO AND QUEBEC. (See Tables appended to Minutes of Union of O. and Q. )

NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK. (See do. of Union of N. S. and N. B.)

GREAT BRITAIN. (From Year Book, 1876.J

1. Churches. — In England, 2,226; Wales, 898; Scotland, 108; Ireland, 27; Islands of the British Seas, 17; total in she British Isles, 3,276. In the Colonies: — British North America, 105 ; Australia, 151 ; New Zealand, 15 ; South Africa, Deme- rara, &c., 27; total, 298. In Foreign Mission fields, about 300. General total of Churches connected with Great Britain, 3,888.

Of these, 373 were reported as "vacant."

2. County Associations and Unions. — In England, 41 ; Wales, 16; Scotland, 8 ; Ireland, i ; Colonies, 9 ; Madagascar, i ; total, 76.

3. Ministers. — England, 2,052 ; Wales, 391 ; Scotland, 120 ; Ireland, 21 ; Continent, 9; Colonies, 278; Heathen Lands, 162; Natives, 76; total, 3,116.

Evangelists and Lay Pastors. — England, 166 ; Wales, 290.

4. Congregational Colleges and Institutes for Ministerial Training. — England 10, Students 277 ; Wales 3, Students 90 ; Scotland I, Students 8 ; Colonies 3, Students 22 ; Foreign Lands (Mission) 10, Students 500 ; total Colleges, 27 ; total Students, 897.

Evangelical Union of Scotland. — 82 Churches ; 71 Ministers.

UNITED STATES.

{.From tables collected from the several State organizations in 1874, arranged and published by the Secretary of the National Council, in the " Congregational Qua7ierLy " (Boston) for January, 1875.)

1. Churches. — 3,403 of which 934 have pastors ; and 1,615 " acting pastors." The membership of these churches consisted of 108, 194 males, and 211,918 females,

total, 330,391. The additions during the previous year had been, by profession 15,279, by letter 1 1,961, total 27,330 ;and the removals 16,433. The Sabbath Schools contained 385,338 scholars.

1276 Churches report benevolent contributions to the amount of $1,188,137, and Home expenditure $2,433,251.

2. Ministers. — 3,278. of whom 967 are not in pastoral work. There are also 123 Foreign Missionaries.

BRITISH AND COLONIAL CONGREGATIONAL ORGANI- ZATIONS.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ENGLAND AND WALES.

Chairtnan, 1875-6 — -Rev. T. W. Aveling, Kingsland.

Secretary — Rev. Alexander Hannay, Congregational Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, E. C.

Editor of the "Congregational Year Book" — Rev. Robert Ashton.

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LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS IN ENGLAND.

The London Board of Congregational Ministers has a membership of 231, besides whom there are 127 ministers " residing in and around the cities of London and Westminster," not members of the Board.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF SCOTLAND.

Treasurer — David McLaren, Esq., 2 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh. Secretary — Rev. David Russell, 15 Moray Place, Regent's Park, Glasgow.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF IRELAND.

Chairman, 1874-5 — Rev. W. Graham, Carrickfergus.

Secietary — Rev. R. Sewell, Londonderry; Rev. A. Morrison. Belfast.

COLONIAL CONGREGATIONAL UNIONS.

The Congregational Churches and ministers in the several Colonies are associated ill Union as follows : —

Congregational Union and Mission of Victoria. — Chairman, Rev. J. Legge, M.A., Brighton, Geelong ; Secretary'^. Browning, Esq., Melbourne.

Congregational Union of New South Wales. — Chairman, Rev. J. Graham; Secretary, Randolph Nott, Esq., Sidney.

Congregational Union of Queensland. — Chairinaji, Rev. W. Draper ; Secretary, Rev. E. Griffith, Brisbane.

Congregational Union and Home Mission of South Australia. — Ckainnati, C. B. Symes, B.A. ; Secretary, Rev. J. R. Ferguson, Salisbury.

Congregational Union of Western Australia. — Chairman, Rev. J. John- stone ; Secretary, Rev. D. Meadowcroft, Perth.

Congregational Union and Mission of Tasmania. — Chairman, Rev. J. Nisbet ; Secretary, Rev. W. C. Robinson, Hobart Town.

Congregational Union and Home Mission for the Province of Auck- land, New Zealand. — Secretary, Rev. J. T. W. Davies, Auckland.

Congregational Union of Natal, South Africa.

NATIONAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS OF CONGREGA- TIONAL CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES.

(Condensed from " Congregational Quarte)-ly," January, 1875, pp. 207-210.)

The National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United

States — Organized 1871, meets every third year. — Rev. A. H. Quint, D.D.,

New Bedford, Mass., Secretaty. California, General Association ; meets in October. — Rev. J. H. Warren, D.D.,

San Francisco, Registrar. Colorado, Conference ; meets in October. — No report. Connecticut General Association ; meets in June. — Rev. W. H. Moore, Berlin,

Registrar. Connecticut General Conference ; meets in November. — Rev. H. W. Moore,

Berlin, Registrar. Dakota, Congregational Association ; meets spring and autumn.— Rev. S.

Sheldon, Vermillion, Clerk.

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Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee: Central South Conference; meets 2nd Thursday in November. — Rev. G. S. Pope, Selma, Ga., Rec. Secretary.

Illinois General Association ; meets 4th Tuesday in May. — Rev. M. K. Whit- tlesey, Jacksonville, Cor. Secretary.

Indiana General Association ; meets in May. — Rev. N. A. Hyde, Indianapolis, Seeretary.

Iowa, General Association ; meets ist Wednesday after 4th Wednesday of May.

Rev. J. M. Chamberlain, Grinnell, Registrar. Kansas, General Association ; meets 2nd Wednesday in June. — Rev. H. W.

Chester, Lawrence, Clerk. Kentucky, State Association. — No report.

Louisiana and Mississippi ; South Western Conference. — No report. Maine General Conference ; meets in June. — Rev. E. Byinglon, Brunswick, Cor.

Seci'etary. Massachusetts, General Association ; meets 3rd Tuesday of June. — Rev. A. H.

Quint, D.D., New Bedford, Secretary.

Michigan General Association ; meets 3rd Tuesday in May. — Rev. P. R. Hurd, Eaton Rapids, Secretary.

Minnesota General Conference; meets 2nd Tuesday in October. --Rev. N. C. Chapin, Faribault, Cor. Secretary.

Missouri, General Conference ; meets in October.— Rev. D. L. Leonard, Hannibal, Seeretary.

Nebraska, Congregational Association ; meets 4th Thursday of October. Rev.

H. Bloss, Crete, Stated Clerk.

New Hampshire General Association ; meets Tuesday after 2nd Sabbath in September. — Rev. F. D. Ayer, Concord, Secretary.

New Jersey, (including District of Columbia and Maryland) General Asso- ciation ; meets 2nd Tuesday of October. — Rev. G. M. Boynton, Newark, Secretary.

New York, General Association; meets in October. — Rev. E. Taylor, D.D.,

Binghampton, Secretary. Ohio, Congregational Conference ; meets 2nd Tuesday of June. — Rev. A. H.

Ross, Columbus, Registrar.

Oregon, Congregational Association ; meets 3rd Thursday in June. Rev. R.

Butcher, Albany, Registrar. Pennsylvania ; No General, but two local (Welsh) Associations. Rhode Islanq, Congregational Conference ; meets in June. — Rev. T. Laurie

D.D., Providence, Stated Secretary.

Texas, Congregational Association; meets in July. — Rev. B. C. Church, Goliad, &; ibe.

Vermont, General Convention ; meets 3rd Tuesday in June. — Rev. J. Chandler, Saxton's River, Registrar.

Wisconsin, Presbyterian and Congregational Convention ; meets in October Rev. PI. C. Hitchcock, Kenosha, Stated Cletk.

SOCIETIES RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL.

American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. — Revs. S. B. Treat, and N. G. Clark, Secretaries ; Treasurer, Langdon S. Ward — all at the Con- gregational House, Boston.

American Congregational Union.— Rev. Ray Palmer, 69 Bible House, New York, and Rev. C. Cushing, Cong. House, Boston, Secretaries.

American Home Missionary Society.— Revs. D. B. Coe, A. H. Clapp, and H, M. Storrs, Bible House, New York, Secretaries.

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American Missionary Association. — Revs. G. Whipple, and M. E. Strieby,

56 Reade Street, New York, Secretaries . Congregational Publishing Society.— Rev. A. Bullard, Cong. House, Boston,

Secretary.

American College and Education Society.— Rev. I. N. Taxbox, 22 Congrega- tional House, Boston, Secretary. Western Education Society. — Rev. M. Smith, Jackson, Mich., Secretary.

CONGREGATIONAL PERIODICALS.

I. — British. Annual. Name. Editors. Publishers.

Congregational Year Book Rev. R. Ashton Hodder & Stoughton.

Quarterly.

British Quarterly Review Rev. H. All on, D.D do.

Monthly.

Evangelical Magazine Rev. J. Spence, D.D do.

Congregationalist Rev. R. W. Dale, M. A. . . do.

Homilist Rev. D. Thomas, D. D. . . do.

Preachers' Lantern Rev. Paxton Hood do.

Christian Family Rev. T. Stevenson & others. do.

Missionary Chronicle Rev. Dr. Mullens J. Snow & Co.

Christian's Penny Magazine . . Rev. F. S. Williams do.

Congregational Advance Rev. T. R. Atkinson Gallic & Son, Glasgow.

Scottish Congregational Mag'ne. Rev. J. Stark Elliot, Edinburgh.

Irish Congregational Magazine. Rev. J. Sewell Hodder & Stoughton.

Weekly.

Nonconformist E. Miall, M. P Wilcox, 18 Boverie-street.

English Independent Clarke & Co., Fleet-street.

Christian World , .James Clarke do.

2. — Colonial. Afinual.

Canadian Cong. Year Book Rev. J. Wood.

Victorian Year Book Rev. J. Legge, M. A.

Monthly.

Canadian Independent Rev. J. Wood Rev. J.. Wood, Toronto.

Victorian Independent Rev. R. Connebec, Melb'rne.

Tasmanian Independent Rev. G. Clarke.

South Australian Independent.. Rev. F. W. Cox.

3. — American. Quarterly.

Bibliotheca Sacra Rev. E. A. Park, D. D .... W.F. Draper, Andover,Mass

New Englander Prof. Kinsley and others . . New Haven.

Congregational Quarterly . . . . C. Cushing Am. Cong. Union, Boston.

Monthly.

Missionary Herald A. B, C. F. M Boston.

American Missionary Am. Miss. Association . . . .New York.

Home Missionary Home Miss. Society New York.

Weekly.

Congregationalist Rev. H. M. Dexter, D.D. . W. L. Greene & Co., Boston

Advance Rev. W. W. Patton, D.D. .C.H.Howard&Co., Chicago

Independent (?) H. C. Bowen H. C. Bowen, New York.

A DECLARATION

OF THE

FAITH, CHUECH OEDEK AND DISCIPLINE

OF THE

CONGREGATIONAL OR INDEPENDENT CHURCHES.

ADVERTISEMENT.

As there was reason to believe that the opinions of the Congregational Dissent ers had been greatly misunderstood and even misrepresented, and that a largu body of their countrymen supposed them to be either Unitarians or Methodists, the attention of the brethren assembled at the general meeting of the Congrega- tional Union, held in London, May 11, 1832, was invited to the subject, and they were requested to deliberate on the best methods of disabusing the public mind. A Declaration of Faith and Church Order was suggested, and the draught of such a document was submitted for their consideration. On a business of such moment, it was determined, however, first to consult the Ministers and Churches of the respective County and District Associations, whether, in accordance with the example of their Nonconformist ancestors, it were desirable to publish a De- claration of the leading articles of their faith and practice ; and whether, if deemed advisable, that Declaration should be made by such a statement as that which had been presented to them.

The proposed Declaration was accordingly appended to the printed Report of the Meeting, and in that form submitted for the consideration of the County and District Associations, and was by them generally approved.

On Friday, May 10th, 1833, the Declaration, as revised by the Committee ap- pointed for that j)urpose, was presented to the Annual Assembly, and by that meeting was unanimously adopted "as the Declaration of the Congregational Body, with the distinct understanding, that it was not intended as a Test or Creed for Siibscription," but simply as a summary of "what is commonly believed" by the Congregational Churches.

GEORGE SMITH, i o,,,.,^^,.^^, ROBERT ASHTON, \ -^ecraajies.

Congregational Library, Blon.Jield Street, London, August, 1852.

DECLARATION.

The Congregational Churches in England and Wales, frequently called Inde' PENDENT, hold the following Doctrines, as of Civine authority, and as the foun' dation of Christian faith and practice.

They are also formed and governed according to the principles hereinafter stated.

preliminary NOTES.

1. It is not designed, in the following summary, to do more than to state the leading doctrines of faith and order maintained by Congregational Churches in general.

2. It is not proposed to offer any proofs, reasons, or anjuments, in support of the doctrines herein stated, but simply to declare what the denomination believes to be taught by the pen of inspiration.

3. It is not intended to present a scholastic or critical confession of faith, but

DECLAKATION OF FAITH AND CHURCH ORDER.

merely such a statement as any intelligent member of the body might offer, as containing its leading principles. ^ . .■> -^-u

4 it is not intended that the following statement should be put forth with any Authority or as a standard to which assent should be required. ^ ^ , .

^Disallowing the utility of Creeds and Articles of religion as a bond of union, and nrotesting against subscription to any human formularies, as a term of com- r^L^orCongrel^tion^^^ts are yet willing to declare, for general information whrtl^'cominonly believed among them ; reserving to every one the most perfect

^^TivlnZme'l^nov points of doctrine and practice, they, . di^ffering among themselves, allow to each other the right to form an unbiassed judgment of the

^"^T ThevVish it to be observed, that, notwithstanding their jealousy of sub- scriotion to Creeds and Articles, and their disapproval of the imposition of any hunian standard, whether of faith or discipline they are far more agreed m their doctrines and practices than any church which enjoins subscription, and enforces a human standard of orthodoxy ; and they believe that there is no mini- ster and no church among them that would deny the sabstance of any one of the following doctrines of religion, though each might preier to state his sentiments his own way.

PRmCIPLES OF RELIGION.

I The Scriptures of the Old Testament, as received by the Jews, and the books of the New Testament, as received by the Primitive Christians from the Evan- aelists and Apostles, Congregational Churches believe to be divinely inspired, and Sf supreme authority. These writings, in the languages in which they were orig- inally composed, are to be consulted, by the aids of sound criticism as a hnal appeal in all controversies ; but the common version they consider to be adequate to the ordinary purposes of Christian instruction and edification.

II They believe in One God, essentially wise, holy, just, and good ; eternal, infinite and immutable, in all natural and moral perfections ; the Creator, Sup- porter, 'and Governor of all beings, and of all things. .. v -^ +i

III They believe that God is revealed in the Scriptures, as the i^auher, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and that to each are attributable the same Divme pro- perties and perfections. The doctrine of the Divine existence, as above stated, thev cordially believe, without attempting fully to explain. _

IV. They believe that man was created after the Divme image, sinless, and m

^'V^^Thev believe that the first man disobeyed the Divine command, fell from his state of innocence and purity, and involved all his posterity mthe consequences

° VI^ They believe that therefore all mankind are born in sin, and that a fatal inclination to moral evil, utterly incurable b>- human means, is inherent in every

*^VII They believe that God having, before the foundation of the world, de- signed" to redeem fallen man, made disclosures of his mercy, which were the grounds of faith and hope from the earhest ages.

VIII They believe that God revealed more fully to Abraham the covenant of his arac'e • and, having promised that from his descendants should arise the De- liverer and Redeemer' of mankind, set that patriarch and his posterity apart, as a race specially favoured and separated to his service ; a peculiar church, formed IndcSully preserved, under the Divine sanction and government, until the

f^?x'Th'e7bXyttS^^^^^^ f"l-ss of the time, the Son of God was mani f ^sttd in t7e flesh, being born of the Virgin Mary, but cojnceived by the power of tli Holy Spirit ; and that our Lord Jesus Christ was both the Son of man, and

DKCJLARATION OF FAITH AND CHURCH ORDER.

the Son of God ; partaking fully and truly of human nature, though without sin, — equal with the Father, and " the exjiress image of his j^erson."

X. They believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, revealed, either personally in his own ministry, or by the Holy Spirit in the ministry of his apostles, the whole mind of God, for our salvation ; and that, by liis obedience to the Divine law while he lived, and by his sufferings unto death, lie meritoriously " obtained eternal redemption for us ; " having thereby vindicated and illustrated Divine justice, " magnified the law," and " brought in everlasting righteousness. "

XI. They believe that, after his death and resurrection, he ascended up into heaven, where, as the Mediator, he " ever liveth " to rule over all, and to "make intercession for them that come unto God by him. "

XII. They believe that the Holy Spirit is given in consequence of Christ's mediation, to quicken and renew the hearts of men ; and that his infliieuce is indispensably necessary to bring a sinner to true repentance to produce saving faith, to regenerate the heart, and to perfect our sanctitication.

XIII. They believe that we are justihed through faith in Christ, as " the Lord our righteousness ;" and not " by the works of the Law."

XI v. They believe that all who will be saved were the objects of God's eternal and electing love, and were given by an act of Divine sovereignty to the Son of God ; which in no way interferes with the system of means, nor with the grounds of human responsibility ; being wholly unrevealed as to its objects, and not a rule of human duty.

XV. They believe that the Scriptures teach the final perseverance of all true believers to a state of eternal blessedness, whicli they are appointed to obtain through constant faith in Christ, and uniform obedience to his commands.

XVI. They believe that a holy life will be the necessar}' efi'ect of a true faith, and that good works are the certain fruits of a vital union to Christ.

XVII. They believe that the sanctifi cation of true Christians, or their growth in the graces of the Spirit, and meetness for heaven, is gradually carried on through the whole period during which it pleases God to continue them in the present life ; and that, at death, their souls perfectly freed from all remains of evil, are immediately received into the presence of Christ.

XVIII. They believe in the perpetual obligation of Baptism and the Lord's Supper : the former to be administered to all converts to Christianity and their children, by the application of water to the subject, " in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost ;" and the latter to be celebrated by Chris- tian churches as a token of faith in the Saviour, and of brotherlj^ love.

XIX. They believe that Christ will finally come to judge the whole human race, according to their works ; that the bodies of the dead will be raised again ; and that, as the Supreme Judge, he will divide the righteous from the wicked, will receive the righteous into " life everlasting," but send away the wicked into " everlasting punishment."

XX. They believe that Jesus Christ directed his followers to live together in Christian fellowship, and to maintain the communion of saints ; and that, for this piirpose, they are jointly to observe all Divine ordinances, and maintain that church order and discipline, which is either expresslj'' enjoined by inspired insti- tution, or sanctioned by the undoubted example of the apostles and of apostolic churches.

PRINCIPLES OF CHURCH ORDER AND DISCIPLINE.

1. The Congregational Churches hold it to be the will of Christ that true be- lievers should voluntarily assemble together to observe religious ordinances, to promote mutual edification and holiness, to perpetuate and propagate the Gospel in the world, and to advance the glory and worship of God, through Jesus Christ ; and that each society of believers, having these objects in view in its formation, is properly a Christian church.

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DECLARATION OF FAITH AND CHUiU'H OilDEli.

II. They believe that the New Testament contains, eitlier in the form of ex- press statute, in the example and practice of apostles and apostolic churches, all the articles of faith necessary to be believed, and ail the principles of order and discipline requisite for constituting and governing Christian societies ; and that human traditions, fathers and councils, canons and creeds, possess no author- ity over the faith and practice of Christians.

III. They acknowledge Christ as the only Head of the Church, and the officers of each church under Him, as ordained to administer His laws impartially to all ; and their only a^)peal, in all questions touching their religious faitli and practice, is to the Sacred Scriptures.

IV. Tliey believe that the New Testament authorizes every Christian church to elect its own officers, to manage all its own aftairs, and to stand independent of, and irresponsible to, all authority, saving that only of the Supreme and l>ivine Head of the Church, the Lord Jesus Christ.

V. They believe that the only officers placed by the apostles over individual churches, are the bishops or pastors, and the deacons ; the number of these being dependent upon the numbers of the church ; and that to these, as the officers of the church, is committed respectively the administration of its spiritual and tem- poral concerns — subject, however, to the approbation of the chui'ch.

Vi. They relieve that no persons should be received as members of Christian churches, but such as make a credible profession of Cliristianity, are living accord- ing to its precepts, and attest a 7/illingness to be subject to its discipline ; and that none should be excluded from the fellowship of the church, but such as deny the faith of Christ, violate his laws or refuse to submit themselves to the discip- line which the word of God enforces.

VII. The power of admission into any Christian church, and rejection from it, they believe to be vested in the church itself, and to be exercised only through the medium of its own officers.

VIII. They believe that Christian churches should statedly meet for the cele- bration of public worship, for the observance of the Lord's 'Supper, and for the sanctification of the first day of the week.

IX. They believe that the power of a Chris tian church is purely spiritual, and should in no way be corrujjted by union with temporal or civil power.

X. They believe that it is the duty of Christian churches to hold communion with each other, to entertain an enlarged affection for each otlier, as members of the same body, and to co-operate for the promotion of the Christian cause ; but that no church, nor union of churches, has any right or power to interfere with the faith or discipline of any other church, further than to separate from such as, in faith or practice, depart from the Gospel of Christ.

XI. They believe that it is the privilege and duty of every church to call forth such of its members as may appear to be qualified by the Holy Spirit, to sustain the office of the ministry ; and that Christian churches unitedly ought to consider the raaintainance of the Christian ministry in an adequate degree of learning as one of its especial cares ; that the cause of the Gospel may be both honourably sus- tained, and constantly promoted.

XII. They believe that church officers, whether bishops or deacons, should be chosen by the free voice of the church ; but that their dedication to the duties of their office should take place with special prayer, and by solemn designation, to which most of the churches add the imposition of hands by those already in office.

XIII. They believe that the fellowship of every Christian church should be so liberal as to admit to communion in the Lord's Supper, all whose faith and godli- ness are, on the whole, undoubted, though conscientiously differing in points of minor importance ; and that this outward sign of fraternity in Christ shoud be co-extensive with the fraternity itself, though without involving any compliances which conscience would deem "to be sinful.

MINUTES

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING

(B0njgr«0Hti0na;I Mnhn

ONTAEIO AND QUEBEC,

HELD IN HAMILTON, ONT., JUNE 9th TO 15th, 1875.

WITH STATISTICAL TABLE

TORONTO: DUDLEY & BURNS, PRINTERS, 11 COLBORNE STREET.

1875.

APPOINTMENTS FOR 1875-6.

Cltairinvtu : The Rev. CHARLES CHAPMAN, M.A., Montreal.

<Sccrctitr,u-1IrKtsurcr : The Rev. KENNETH M. FENWICK, Kingston, Ont.

Statistical ,§MWtavg : The Rev. B. W. DAY, Stouffville, Ont.

Iltinitte Secretaries : The Rev. D. MACALLUM and Mr. CHARLES PEDLEY.

Committee :

Rev. CHARLES CHAPMAN, M.A. Messrs. HENRY LYMAN.

" JOSEPH UNSWORTH. THOMAS ROBERTSON.

" H. WILKES, D.D., LL.D. ALFRED SAVAGE.

" Prof. CORNISH, LL.D. JAMES BAYLIS.

" J. F. STEVENSON, LL.B. L. E. RIVARD.

" A. DUFF. W. P. CARTER.

" D. D. NIGHSWANDER. Hon. J. G. ROBERTSON.

I^imc itnb ^lacc af JHceting for IS76. Montreal, Quebec, Wednesday, the 7th June, 1876, at 7.30 p.m.

cSabbitth Jllorning preacher :

The Rev. HENRY SANDERS; alternate,

The Rev. D, D. NIGHSWANDER.

Sssags g^ppointeb : I. — On "The Scriptural Ternas of Admission to Baptism and the Lord's Supper." Rev. K. M. FENWICK.

2. — On " Ordination and Installation among Congregationalists in Canada."

Rev. W. H. ALLWORTH. 3. — On " Systematic Contributions for Benevolent Objects." Rev. Dr. S. N.

JACKSON. 4. — On " The Fellowship of Independent Churches." Rev. G. PURKIS.

CONSTITUTION

OF THE

Cottgttptioual HUmn of ©ntavio mnl (^mhu.

I. That the name of this Association be " The Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec."

II. That it shall consist of Congregational or Independent Churches, and of Ministers of the same Church Order, who are either in the pastoral office or (being members of Congregational Churches) are engaged in evangelistic or educational service, approved and received at a general meeting,

III. That this Union is founded on a full recognition of the distinctive principle of Congregational Churches, namely the Scriptural right of every separate Chuich to maintain perfect independence in its government and administration, and, therefore, that the Union shall not assume legislative or administrative authority, or in any case become a court of appeal.

IV. That the following are the objects contemplated in its formation : — i. To promote evangelical religion in connection with the Congregational denomination. 2, To cultivate brotherly affection and co-operation in everything relating to the interests of the associated Churches. 3, To establish fraternal correspondence with similar bodies elsewhere. 4. To address an annual or occasional letter to the associ- ated Churches, accompanied with such information as may be deemed necessary. 5. To obtain accurate statistical information relative to the Congregational Churches throughout the British American Provinces. 6. To hold consultation on questions of interest connected with the cause of Christ in general.

V. To promote the accomplishment of these objects, and the general interests of the Union, an annual meeting of its members shall be held, each of the associated Churches being represented by two lay delegates ; the meetings to be held at such time and place as may be appointed at each annual meeting.

VI. That the officers of the Union be a Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer, Statis- tical Secretary, Minute Secretary and Committee, all to be chosen annually from its members, who shall execute the instructions of the Union, and prepai^e a docket of business for the annual meeting.

VII. That alterations may be made in this constitution by any annual meeting, provided that notice of such alteration has been given at the meeting next preceding.

STANDING RULES.

I. Applications for admission to the Union, whether by churches or ministers, shall be made in writing ; and after having been read to the Union, shall be referred to a Standing Committee on membership. Churches so applying shall present the written recommendation of three members of the Union. Ministers bearing regular letters of dismissal from a kindred Congregational organization, and those who furnish evidence of having completed a course of study in the Congregational College of B. N. A., and having been ordained to the ministry, maybe received at once on these

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grounds. Other ministers shall be required to bring proof of (i) their membership in a Congregational Church ; (2) their ordination to the ministry; (3) if they have come from any other denomination, their good standing therein; and they shall satisfy the Membership Committee in relation to their literary acquirements, and their doctrinal and ecclesiastical views.

2. The Union shall meet annually on the Wednesday after the first Sabbath in June, at 7.30, p.m., when the retiring Chairman's address will be delivered.

3. The Union shall then be organized under the presidency of the retiring Chair- man, or, failing him, the pastor in the place of meeting, by the election of Minute Secretaries and Reporters, the calling of the Roll, and the appointment of Standing Committees on Business, Membership, Nominations, and Finance, on nomination by the Committee of the Union.

4. On Thursday morning, after the devotional exercises, the new Chairman shall be elected, after nomination by the Committee of the Union, or by any member of the Union.

5. After the election of a new Chairman, the Committee of the Union shall pre- sent their annual report.

6. The meetings shall be daily opened and closed with prayer ; the morning de- votional exercises to extend an hour.

7. No motion shall be discussed unless seconded ; no member shall speak twice to the same motion without permission from the chair ; and every motion shall be presented in writing by the mover, if required by the chair.

8. The roll shall be called, and the minutes of the preceding day read at the open- ing of each day's session, and the minutes of the last day at the close of the session.

g. The Church in whose locality the annual meeting shall be held shall be re- quested to celebrate the Lord's Supper in connection with such meeting.

10. On the Monday evening during the sittings of the Union, a public meeting of the Union shall be held.

11. Application shall be made by the Statistical Secretary, one month at least be- fore the annual meeting, for statistics of the several Churches, and a brief narrative of the state of religion among them, that he may prepare a condensed narrative of the whole for the annual meeting, and for publication, if so ordered.

12. A collection for the funds of the Union shall be made annually in each Church, on or near the Lord's day prior to the meeting. From this source, in addition to the other expenses of the Union, the travelling fares, by the cheapest route, of the minis- terial members of the Union, and of one delegate from each Church contributing for the year, shall be paid in full, if possible, and of both delegates as soon as the funds suffice ; on the understanding that such payment shall not be made until after the final adjournment, except with the leave of the Union.

13. The delegates from the Union to corresponding bodies, who may fail to ful- fil their appointments by personal attendance, shall address these bodies by letter^ communicating in substance such information and sentiments as they would furnish, if present at their annual convocations.

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LIST OF

MINISTERS ASSOCIATED, WITH ADDRESS.

THEIR POST-OFFICE

Adams, L. P., Fitch Bay, Quebec. Allworth, W. H., Paris, Ontario. Baker, Thomas, Hamilton, Ontario. Barker, E., Fergus, Ontario. Brown, J., Lanark Village, Ontario. Brown, R., Middleville, Ontario. Burgess, Wm., Valetta, Ontario. Bulman, R., Markham, Ontario. Campbell, J., Arkwright, Ontario. Chapman, C, M.A., Montreal. Clarke, Wm., Dresden, Ontario. Claris, W. H. A.. Sarnia, Ontario. Colwell, G. T., Danville, Quebec. Cornish, G., LL.D., Montreal. Day, B. W., Stouffville, Ontario. Denny, Hiram, Alton, Ontario. Dickson, J. A. R., Toronto. Duff, Arch., Sherbrooke, Quebec. Durrant, John, Stratford, Ontario. Fenwick. K. M., Kingston, Ontario. Eraser, John, East Hardwick, Vermont. Gibbs, S. T., Whitby. Ontario. Gray, M. S., Clifford, Ontario. Hay, William, Scotland, Ontario. Hay, James, Derby Centre, Vt. Hay, Robert, Forest, Ontario. Hindley, J, I., M.A., Owen Sound, Ont. Howell, James, Cold Springs, Ontario. Ireland, Ebenezer, Danville, Quebec. Jackson, S. N., M.D., Toronto.

Macallum, D., Athol, Ontario. Manchee, William, Guelph, Ontario. Marling, F. H., Toronto. McGill, A., M.A., Ryckman's Corners,

Ontario. McGregor, Dugald, Manilla, Ontario. McKillican, John, Danville, Quebec. Mcintosh, Wm., Melbourne, Quebec. Nighswander, D. D., Granby, Quebec. Parker, A. J., Danville, Quebec, Peacock, W. M., Kingston, Ontario. Powis, H. D., Quebec. Purkis, G., Waterville, Quebec. Reikie, T. M., Toronto. Robinson, R., Wiarton, Ontario. Rose, E., Listowel, Ontario. Salmon, John, B.A., Embro, Ontario. Sanders, Henry, Hamilton, Ontario. Sanderson, J. G., Ottawa, Ontario, Sherril, E. J., Eaton, Quebec. Silcox, E. D., Edgar, Ontario. Smith, W. W. , Pine Grove, Ontario. Snider, S., Coral, Montcalm Co., Mich. Stevenson, J. F., LL.B., Montreal, Unsworth, J., Georgetown, Ontario. Watson, C. P., Cowansville, Quebec. Wheeler, Joseph, Albion, Ontario. Wilkes, Henry, D.D., LL.D., Montreal. Wood, John, Toronto.

LIST OF CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS IN ONTARIO AND QUEBEC NOT CONNECTED WITH THE UNION.

Allworth, John, B.A., Ontario.

Anderson, G., Montreal, Quebec.

Black, R. K., Gait, Ontario.

Black, J. R., B.A., St. Catharine's, Ont.

Burchill, R., Georgetown, Ontario.

Colwell, H. J., Alton, Ontario.

Duff, C, M.A., Speedside, Ontario.

Griffith, J., Garafraxa, Ontario.

Heu de Bourck, W. H., Stratford, Ont.

Mackay, R., Kingston, Ontario.

McColl, E. C. W„ B.A., Brantford.Ont. Osunkerhine, P. P., (Indian) Penetan-

guishene, Ontario. Pattison, J. S.. Inverness, Quebec. Silcocks, C. H., Meaford, Ontario. Shand, A., M.D., LL,B., Newmarket,

Ontario. Wallace, R. W., B.A. London, Ontario. Williams, W., Montreal, Quebec.

LIST OF ASSOCIATED CHURCHES.

Abbotsford, Quebec. Albion, Ontario. Alton, Ontario. Belleville, Ontario. Bowmanville, Ontario.

Brantford, Ontario, Brigham, Quebec. Brockville, Ontario. Brome, Quebec. Burford, Ontario.

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MINUTES OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION

Caledon South, Ontario.

Cobourg, Ontario.

Cold Springs, Ontario.

Colpoy's Bay, Ontario.

Cowansville, Quebec.

Danville, Quebec.

Douglas, Ontario.

Durham, Quebec.

Eaton, Quebec.

Elora, Ontario.

Embro, Ontario.

Erin, North, Ontario.

Fergus, Ontario.

Forest, Ontario.

Garafraxa, ist, Ontario.

Garafraxa, North, Ontario.

Georgetown, Ontario.

Granby, Quebec.

Guelph, Ontario.

Hamilton, Ontario.

Hawkesbury, Ontario.

Howick, Ontario.

Indian Lands, Ontario.

Inverness, Quebec.

Kelvin, Ontario.

Kingston, Ontario.

Lanark Village, Ontario.

Listowel, Ontario,

Loudon, Ontario.

Manilla, Ontario.

Markham, Ontario.

Martintov^^n, Ontario.

Meaford, Ontario.

Melbourne, Quebec.

Middleville and Rosetta, Ontario.

Montreal, Zion Church, Quebec.

Montreal, Eastern, Quebec.

Montreal, Emmanuel Church, Quebec.

New Durham, Ontario.

Ore, 1st Church, Ontario.

Osprey, Ontario.

Ottawa, Ontario.

Owen Sound, Ontario.

Paris, Ontario.

Pine Grove. Ontario.

Quebec, Quebec.

Rugby, Ontario.

Russeltown, Quebec.

Sarnia, Ontario.

Scotland, Ontario.

Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Simcoe, Ontario.

Southwold, Ontario.

Speedside, Ontario.

St. Andrews, Quebec.

Stanstead, South, Quebec.

Stouffville, Ontario.

Stratford, Ontario.

Thistletown, Ontario.

Tilbury, Ontario.

Toronto, Zion Church, Ontario.

Toronto, Bond Street, Ontario.

Toronto, Northern Church, Ontario.

Turnberry, Ontario.

Vankleek Hill, Ontario.

Vespra, Ontario.

Warwick, Ontario.

Watford, Ontario.

Whitby, Ontario.

LIST OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES IN ONTARIO AND QUEBEC NOT CONNECTED WITH THE UNION.

Churchill, Ontario. Derby, Ontario. Fitch Bay, Quebec. Gait, Ontario, Kingston, North, Ontario. Molesworth, Ontario. Norwichville, Ontario.

Saugeen, (Indian) Ontario. St. Catharine's, Ontario. Tiverton, Ontario. Waterloo, Quebec. Waterville, Quebec. Wiarton, Ontario. Wroxeter, Ontario,

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MINUTES OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION

MINUTES OF THE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING

OF THE

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ONTARIO AND QUEBEC,,

HELD IN HAMILTON, ONT., JUNE QTH TO I5TH, 1875.

The Union met in the Congregational Church, Hamilton, on Wednesday the gth of June, 1875, at 7.30 P.M.

After devotional exercises, the Retiring Chairman, Rev. Joseph Unsworth, delivered the annual address ; at the close of which, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Rev. K. M. Fenwick, presented the following nomination from the Union Committee viz :

1. Standing Committees for the Session.

Business Committee. — Rev. F. H. Marling (convener), Revds. E. Barker, W. Hay, B. W. Day, Messrs H. E. Caston, H. R. Wales, and W. Edgar.

Membership Committee. — Rev. T. M. Reikie (convener), Revds. R. Robinson, J. A. R. Dickson, Messrs. W. C. Ashdown, andG. Climie.

Nomination Committee. — Rev. H. Sanders (convener), Revds. S. N^ Jackson, R. Brown, Dr. Cornish, Messrs. G. Hague, A. Alexander, and James Goldie.

Finance Committee. — Mr. Thomas Robertson (convener), Messrs. James Wilkes, Joseph Barber, and G. S. Fenwick.

2. Minute Secretaries. — Rev. D. Macallum and Mr. C. Pedley.

On motion, the nomination was unanimously sustained. At a subsequent meeting, Messrs. Wilkes and Fenwick having been appointed on the General Committee of the C. C. M. S., requested that their names might be taken off. Messrs. H. E. Caston and D. R. McCallum were appointed in their steads

Session adjourned.

Thursday Morning, June loth, 1875,

After the usual hour from 9 to 10, occupied in prayer and conference, the Minutes of the previous session were read and confirmed. The Roll was- called.

Ministerial Members, then, or subsequently present, during the sitting

of the Union :

Rev.W. H. Allworth.

" Thomas Baker.

" E. Barker.

" J. Brown.

" R. Brown.

, " R. Bulman.

" C. Chapman, M.A.

" W. Clarke.

'■ W. H. A. Claris.

" G. Cornish, LL.D.

" B. W. Day.

" Hiram Denny.

" J. A. R.Dickson.

'• K. M. Fenwick.

" S. T. Gibbs.

Rev. M. S. Gray.

" William Hay.

" Robert Hay.

" J. I. Hindley, M.A.

" James Howell.

" E. Ireland.

'• S. N.Jackson, M.D,

" D. Macallum.

" William Manchee.

" F. H. Marling.

" A. McGill, M.A.

" D. McGregor.

" John McKillican.

" W. M. Peacock.

" G. Purkis.

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T. M. Reikie, R. Robinson. E. Rose.

John Salmon, B.A. Henry Sanders. J.G. Sanderson. E. D. Silcox.

W. W. Smith.

J. F. Stevenson, LL.B.

J. Unsworth.

C. P, Watson.

H, Wilkes, D.D.,LL.D.

John Wood,

DELEGATES FROM CHURCHES IN UNION PRESENT.

Alton.— Walter McClellan. Brantford. — James Wilkes. Cobourg. — C. Lawes. Douglas.— R. Bichan, R. Blythe. Embro. — F. Howes. Fergus. — J. Stephens, J. Gerolama. Forest. — J. F. Malcolm. Garafraxa. — (First) A. Gerrie. Georgetown. — Joseph Barber. Guelph. — J. Crowe, J. Goldie. Hamilton. — W. Edgar, A. Alexander. Howick. — J. E. Wright. Indian Lands. — P. A. McDougall. Kingston. — R. Mackay, G. S. Fen- wick. Listowel. — G. S. Climie. London. — G. James. Manilla. — A. McGregor. A'larkham.— H. R. Wales. Martintown. — D. R. McCallum.

Melbourne. — D. C. Mcintosh. Montreal. — (Zion Church), Thomas

Robertson, S. J. Lyman. Montreal. — (Eastern Church), L. E.

Rivard. Oro.— (First) R. Slesser, R. Milbee. Pine Grove. — Thomas Hutchinson. Rugby. — Stephen Gardner. Sarnia. — E. J. Brown. Southwold. — Hugh Pedle}'. Stouffville. — John Manly. Toronto. — (Zion Church), George

Pirn, W. C. Ashdown. " (Bond St. Church), J. Eraser,

H. E. Caston.

'• (Northern), George Hague. Turnberry. — David Gemmill. Vankleek Hill.— J. B. Silcox. Warwick. — T. B. Lawes. Vespra. — J. McGowan.

DELEGATES FROM CORRESPONDING BODIES.

Rev. Alexander McGregor — Delegate from the Congregational Union of N. S. and N. B.

HONORARY MEMBERS.

Revds. W. H. Heu de Bourck, H. J. Colwell, W. Williams, E. C. W. McColl, B.A., A. McGregor, G. A. Rawson, J. Allworth, B.A., R. Wickett, S. King; The Students of the Congregational College ; Messrs. H. S. Grist, J. C. Wright, John Fraser, G. AUchin, D. Finlayson, A. McKillop, Robert Robertson, W. D. Kirby, A, Thompson, and T. Collar.

The Secretary-Treasurer, on behalf of the Union Committee, nominated the Rev. Charles Chapman, M.A., Montreal, Chairman for 1875 — 6. The nomination was unanimously concurred in by the Union. On taking the chair, Mr. Chapman briefly addressed those assembled.

The Report of the Union was read and adopted.

0 MINUTES OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION

REPORT OF THE UNION COMMITTEE FOR 1875.

Dear Brethren in Christ, — We are again assembled in Union' for the promotion of fraternal intercourse, and the transaction of busi- ness connected with our denomination. May this, the Twenty-second Annual gathering of the Congregation Union of Ontario and Quebec, be marked by a spirit of fraternal co-operation at once manly and cordial; by an earnest attention to the duties which will engage your attention ; and by a spiritual power which will pervade every utterance, and elevate every transaction from the level of dry routine into the true sphere of a living Christianity.

The last Annual Meeting left very little business in the hands of your Committee for attention during the year. The appointments have been accepted by the several brethren to whom they were as- signed; and it is expected, that (D.V.) all will be found at their posts. Dr. Richardson, of Toronto, has kindly consented to read a paper on " Science, Falsely so Called " which will take the place of the one on "The Scriptural terms of Baptism," while the Secretary, who was to have prepared that paper, will lead off a discussion on " The Use of Special Means in the extension of the Kingdom of Christ."

It is sincerely hoped that the brethren assembled will remain and take full part in this discussion, as well as in the conference on " Our Denominational position, present and prospective" which will follow. The vital importance of the subject in itself, and its intimate and press- ing interest to our churches, as a present question, warrant its introduc- tion, and claim for it our prayerful consideration.

As the changes which have occurred during the year in connection with Pastoral and Ministerial removals and settlements will be noticed in the Statistical Secretary's report, it will not be necessary to advert to them here. The same may be said in reference to church property, and the general enlargement of the denomination.

This report, however, would be sadly defective, if notice were not taken of the gracious work of grace vouchsafed during the year to several of our churches. At Manilla special services were held for several weeks, which were accompanied by a wonderful outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The whole field of our esteemed brother McGregor seemed moved by the power of the Truth. Very many were hopefully brought to the Lord Jesus, and upwards of one hundred have been added to the church. A work of less extent, but of real depth, seems to have been done at Stouffville, under the ministry of brother Day. Our brother Robert Hay has also been blessed with a season of great power and ingathering.

Kingston has also enjoyed a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.

More recently Oro, and its related stations, has experienced a pre- cious season of quickening : which has greatly added to the spiritual strength of the churches in that region, and encouraged our brother Silcox in his work for Christ.

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Several brethren assisted in these special services ; and the labours of Evangelist MacKay were largely honoured.

The amendment on Standing Rule No. 4, by vi'hich the Chairman is to be annually elected without nomination, on a two-thirds vote, will require your decision. Until carried, however, the rule remains in force, and hence your Committee has prepared the nomination for the Chairman of this year, on which you have just voted.

Death has again lessened our number. The Rev. James T. Byrne, who has so long and so often met with us in our annual gatherings, has been removed to his eternal home. His death was sudden ; but we have reason to believe that he was ready. Deacon Robertson, of King- ston, has also been removed to his Master's presence. The deep and practical interest which he ever took in the welfare of all the churches, will justify this reference. May the Lord himself comfort those, whom these brethren have left in sorrow. May our lamps be trimmed ,and our lights burning, for we know not how soon we may hear the cry " Behold, the Bridegroom cometh."

The following gentlemen were received as Honorary Members : — Revds. W. H. Heu de Bourck, H.J. Colwell, E. Rose, R. Bulman, A. McGregor. Wm. Williams, E. C. W. McColl, G. A. Rawson, J. Allworth, E. D. Silcox, R. Wickett, S. King, J. F. Stevenson, and the students of the Congregational College:— Messrs. R. McKay, H. G. Grist, J. C.Wright, John Eraser, G. Allchin, D. Finlayson, J. McGowan, A. McKillop, R. Robertson ; W. D. Kirby, A. Thompson and T. Collar.

The Rev. Dr. Wilkes read his paper on "The best modes of carrying into effect the apostolic injunction, ' Let all things be done decently and in order.' "

It was resolved that the hours of the Union be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, and from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.

It was resolved that the discussion of Dr. Wilkes' paper be adjourned.

The Business Committee reported, recommending the following changes in the programme: That on Eriday afternoon, immediately after Mr. Wood's paper, the subject appointed for next Tuesday " Our Denominational Position and Prospects " be taken up : and that the order of business at 4 p.m. on Monday, be the discussion on " Special efforts to extend the Kingdom of Christ." Report adopted.

Applications for membership from Emmanuel Church, Montreal ; and from the Elora Church, were read and referred to the Membership Committee. The meeting adjourned.

Thursday, 2.30 P.M.

The meeting opened with prayer.

On motion Messrs. D. R. Macallum and H. E. Caston were appointed on the Finance Committee instead of Messrs. Jas. Wilkes and G. S. Fenwick who had resigned in consequence of their appointment on the Missionary Committee.

Applications for membership from the churches at Vespra, Watford and Howick, and from the Revds. R. W. Wallace and E. D. Silcox were read and re- ferred to the Membership Committee.

The Rev. W. H. Allworth was received into membership with the Union, by unanimous vote.

The Business Committee reported, recommending that Dr. Wilkes be heard on behalf of the French Canadian Missionary Society on Saturday forenoon. Adopted.

The Union adjourned till 9 a.m. Friday.

'52 MINUTES OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION

Friday, g A. M., June nth.

The usual hour from 9 to 10 occupied in pra}'er and conference.

The Roll was called. Minutes of yesterday read and approved.

Applicationsfor membership from the Church at North Erin, and from the Rev. J. F. Stevenson, LL.B., Montreal, and the Rev. E. Rose, Listowel, were read and referred to Membership Committee.

The Business Committee reported, recommending : —

1. "That at the Social meeting to be held this evening, the Pastor preside, and call on such speakers as he may think best.

2. " That a hearing be given to the representatives of the French Can- adian M. S. and Labrador Mission at 11.50 on Saturday morning.

3. " That the letter from Rev. C. H. Brooks be read at the Social meet- ing.

4. "That the Committee proposed by Mr. S. J. Lyman be appointed, to report through the Magazine, after correspondence with the brethren."

The following is Mr. Lyman's resolution.

Moved by S. J. Lyman seconded by Rev. C. P. Watson — " Resolved, that the following committee be appointed to report to the Union for recommenda- tion to the churches a uniform order of worship ; viz. Revds. Dr. Wilkes, A. McGregor, W. H. Heu de Bourck, John Wood, and H. Sanders, Convener. The Committee's report adopted.

The Nomination Committee reported, recommending that the Rev. J. F. Stevenson be the preacher for Sabbath evening. Report adopted.

The Business Committee reported, recommending that the discussion on Dr. Wilkes' paper be now resumed. Adopted.

After a short discussion the Union adjourned.

Friday, 2.30 P.M.

The meeting was opened with prayer.

The Rev. J. Wood read his paper on " How best to promote denomina- tional efficiency." It was then resolved that Mr. Wood's paper be referred to the Business Committee.

The order of the day was then taken up, viz., "Our Denominational Position and Prospects." The subject was freely discussed.

The Business Committee reported, recommending: —

1. That the thanks of the Union be given to the Rev. J. Unsworth, the retiring chairman, for his excellent address, of which a copy is requested for publication in the Magazine; and that his brethren here assembled thank- fully rejoice in his restoration to health.

2. That the following gentlemen be requested to present papers on these several subjects at our next Annual Meeting: —

1. (Deferred from 1875) "The Scriptural Terms ot Admission to Bap- tism and the Lord's Supper," — Rev. K. M. Fenwick.

2. " Ordination and Installation among Congregationalists in Canada," —Rev. W. H, AUworth.

3. " Systematic Contribution for Benevolent Objects," — Rev. S. N. Jackson.

4. " The Fellowship of Independent Churches," — Rev. G. Purkis. On motion, this report was adopted.

The Membership Committee reported, recommending that the following applicants for membership be received: — Emmanuel Church, Montreal, and the churches in Flora, Howick, Watford, and Vespra ; the Revds. E. D. Silcox and the Rev. J. F. Stevenson, LL.B. The report was considered seriatim and adopted.

Resolved that the Roll of members be revised by the Membership Com- mittee.

An invitation to hold the meetings of the Union next year, in Montreal, was presented from the churches in that city. The invitation handed over to the Nomination Committee. The meeting adjourned.

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Friday, 6.30 P. M.

Public Social Meeting — Tea was provided by the ladies of the Hamilton Church in the lecture hall. Afterwards those present assembled in the church. The Pastor presided. Extracts from a letter received from the Rev. C. H. Brooks were read by the Rev. J. Wood : and addresses were delivered by the Revds. Dr. Wilkes, J. F. Stevenson, J. G. Sanderson, W. H. Allworth, and W. W. Smith.

Saturday, 9 A.M., June 12th.

The usual hour was spent in prayer and conference.

The roll was called. The minutes were read, and, after various sugges- tions, confirmed.

The Business Committee reported, recommending that the Union adjourn for a short time to allow the College Corporation to meet. Carried.

The Membership Committee reported, recommending that the church in North Erin, and that the Rev. E. Rose be received into the Union. Adopted. The Union adjourned.

Union resumed its business at 11.55 ^-rn- The Rev. W. Manchee read his paper on "Amusements." The subject was freely discussed.

Resolved that the Rev. Dr. Wilkes be appointed Treasurer of Foreign Missions.

Dr. Wilkes addressed the Union on behalf of the French Canadian Mis- sionary Society.

The Business Committee presented the following report which was adopted seriatim : —

1. That a Committee be appointed to prepare and publish a brief Manual or Catechism, setting forth the doctrinal and ecclesiastical views of the Congregational Churches, for the use of the members of the churches and of inquiring strangers : — Revds. Dr. Wilkes (Convener), K. M. Fenwick, J. A. R. Dickson, H. Sanders and W. H. Allworth.

2. That the Minutes of this meeting, with Statistics, be published under the care of the Chairman, Secretary and Minute Secretary, in the Year Book, — the Committee endeavouring to reduce the cost of such publication.

3. That the thanks of the Union be presented to the various Railway and Steamboat Companies, that have issued tickets at reduced fares to those attending this meeting.

4. That the members of this Union return their hearty thanks to the Pastor and friends connected with the Hamilton Congregational Church, and those of other denominations, for the bountiful hospitality received during the present meeting; and pray that grace, mercy, and peace may be multiplied unto them.

5. That the Union has heard with much gratification of the measure of success which has followed the endeavour to raise the capital deemed neces- sary for the safe inauguration of the Pastors' Retiring Fund : and would earnestly commend this important and pressing object to the prompt and liberal support of the churches, hoping that this recommendation will be more generally observed than have been some such resolutions in former years.

The Nomination Committee reported, recommending : — That the Union meet next year in Montreal ; and that the following appointments be made. Secretary Treasurer of the Union, the Rev K. M. Fenwick; Statistical Secre- tary, Rev. B. W. Day; Committee, Revds. C. Chapman, J. Unsworth, Dr. Wilkes, J. F. Stevenson, A. Duff and Messrs. H. Lyman, T. Robertson, A. Savage,]. Baylis, L. E. Rivard, W. P. Carter and Hon. J. G. Robertson, M. PP.

Morning Preacher, Rev. H. Sanders ; alternate, D. D. Nighswander.

Delegates to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Rev. C. Chapman and H. Sanders. Adopted.

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The same Committee also nominated as speakers for Sabbath afternoon (to-morrow), Rev. W. H. A. Claris, J. Salmon, B. W.Day and J. McKillican. Adopted. The Union adjourned.

Sunday, June 13th, 1875.

Morning Services at 11. — The devotional services were conducted by the Rev. E. D. Silcox. The annual sermon was preached by the Rev. Robert Hay. Text, Luke XV.

Afternoon Service — in connection with the Sabbath School at 3. Ad- dresses were delivered by the Revds. J. McKillican, W. H. A. Claris, and J. Wood.

Evening Service at 7. The devotional services were conducted by the Rev. H. Sanders. The Rev. J. F. Stevenson preached from John XII. 32.

The ordinance of the Lord's Supper was observed by the church at the close of the evening service. The Pastor presided. The Union, on invita- tion, united in the observance of the ordinance.

Monday, 9 A. M.jjune 14th. The usual hour occupied in prayer and conference. Minutes read, amended and confirmed.

Applications to be heard, by Rev. J. McKillican and Mr. L. E. Rivard were referred to the Business Committee.

The Finance Committee reported, that the contributions received, after paying all accounts, would meet the travelling expenses of the Members of the Union, less 75 cents each.

An application for membership was presented from Rev. R. Bulman and referred to the Membership Committee.

The Statistical Secretary read his annual report.

Resolved that the report be received and adopted, and that the cordial thanks of the Union be given to the Rev. W. W. Smith for his labour in pre- paring his report.

Resolved that the Statistical returns for finanical matters, be from the date, at which each church closes its annual accounts ; but that in other mat- ters, it be annually, from May 8th to May 8th. An amendment was put, and lost ; the original motion was carried.

The Rev. J. Wood addressed the Union on behalf of the Canadian Independent, and the Year Book.

The Business Committee reported, recommending the following resolu- tion : —

Resolved, that this Union, in the strong conviction that a denomina- tional periodical is a necessary of life to the Congregational Churches of Canada, and recognising the good service which has been rendered during the past one-and-twenty years by the Canadian Independent, heartly renew its commendation of that Magazine, to the active support of the churches, and would especially urge pastors and office-bearers, to see to it that it be introduced — so far as in them lies — into every household throughout the body. Report adopted.

The Business Committee also reported, recommending for adoption : — I. " Resolved — That in accordance with the plan announced in 1874, viz., " that at the Annual Public Meeting of the Union, on Monday evening next year, addresses be delivered by the brethren appointed, at this meeting, who shall act in concert as to the objects they deal with, it being understood that the exposition of Congregational principles, and the discus- sion of great public questions connected therewith, are to be the prominent themes to be introduced," — Rev. H. D. Powis, H. Sanders and J. A. R. Dick- son be the speakers at the Annual Public Meeting of 1876.

2. " Resolved — That an opportunity be given, this afternoon, before the reading of Dr. Richardson's paper, for hearing what has been contributed by

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the churches of this Union towards the support of the Rev. C. H. Brooks as Missionary in Turkey, — in accordance with the recommendation of the last Union Meeting." Report adopted.

A letter on Sabbath observance, from Adam Gordon, Esq., was read and referred to the Business Committee.

The Treasurer of the Union presented his finanical report which was received and referred to the Finance Committee, The meeting then ad- journed.

Monday, 2.30 P. M.

After the opening devotional exercises, the Membership Committee re- ported, recommending for adoption: —

1. Resolved — That the Revds. J.T. Byrne andN. McKinnon, having been removed by death, their names cease to appear on the list of members, and that letters of sympathy and condolence be transmitted to the bereaved fami-

es of these beloved and honoured brethren.

2. That the Secretary be requested to transmit letters of dismissal to the Rev. James Shipperley, Pleasant River, N. S., and A. Wickson, LL.D., London, England, they having been for a length of time resident in fields be yond the bounds of this Union.

3. That the resignation of the Rev. W. F. Clarke be accepted, and that his name be removed from the roll.

4. That the application of the Rev. R. W. Wallace be received, and that he stand proposed for admission at next meeting of the Union.

On motion, the report was received and taken up seriatim.

The first and second clauses were adopted: on the third being put, the Secretary produced a letter fiom the Rev. W. F. Clarke. It was resolved that it be read. After it was read, the clause was adopted.

An amendment was proposed to the fourth clause to the effect that Mr. Wallace be now received. In amendment to this amendment it was moved that the matter be referred back to the Committee — which was carried. '

Dr. Richardson of Toronto read a paper on " Science, falsely so called."

Resolved — That the cordial thanks of this Union be given to Dr, Richard- son for his valuable paper. It was farther resolved that the Union expresses its opinion that this paper should be printed.

The Rev. K. M. Fenwick read his paper on " Special Efforts to extend the Kingdom of Christ." A discussion followed, but the time of adjournment having arrived, it was decided to take up the subject to-morrow morning at the prayer meeting.

Monday, 7.30 P. M.

The annual public meeting was held, the Chairman presiding. After devotional exercises, and a brief address by the chairman, the Rev. J. F. Stevenson spoke on " Modern Sceptical Thought ; " the Rev. F. H. Marling on " Spiritual Power, the want of the Church ; " and George Hague, Esq., on the "Reflex Spiritual Influence of Foreign Missions."

Tuesday, 9 A. M., June 15th.

After an hour spent in prayer and conference, the minutes were read and confirmed.

The Membership Committee reported, that in view of the absence of part of the Committee, and of necessary information in the case yesterday referred back to the Committee, the remaining members decline making any other recommendation than that already presented.

It was moved in amendment — Resolved, that the recommendation of the Committee be not concurred in, but that the Rev. R, W. Wallace be now received into membership. The amendment was lost ; and the report of the Committee adopted.

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The Business Committee reported, recommending for adoption: —

1. Resolved — That a hearingbe given this morning to Mr. L. E, Rivard's paper in relation to French Canadian Missions ; and to Rev. J. McKillican on the work of the Canada S. S. Union. Adopted.

2. Resolved — That the Chairman and Secretary be authorized on behalf of the Union to sign a petition to the Parliament of Canada in favour of the abolition of Sabbath labour on the Government canals and Railways, and memorials to the several Railway Companies to the same effect. Adopted.

3. Resolved — That this Union renews its expression of hearty sympathy with the efforts of the friends of total abstinence to suppress the tremendous evils of intemperance by moral and legal means. Adopted.

The Nomination Committee reported, recommending that the name of Rev. J. Wood be added to the delegation to the Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Adopted.

The Secretary presented a letter on temperance from Mr. Burgess. Refer- red to the Business Committee.

Mr. L. E. Rivard read a paper on French Canadian Missions.

The Business Committee reported, recommending for adoption : —

1. Resolved — That the thanks of the Union be presented to Revds. Dr. Wilkes, W. Manchee, K. M. Fenwick and John Wood for the valuable papers read by them during the present session, which, in their judgment, would prove interesting contributions to one of our publications.

2. Resolved— That the Union has heard with much interest the state- ment now made by M, L. E. Rivard ; and in view of the great importance of the questions there submitted, refer the whole subject to the Quebec District Missionary Committee for thorough inquiry and report at our next Annual Meeting ; and assures our brother of the deep sympathy of this body with the French Canadian Protestants, and of our conviction that Congregational — that is Scriptural — principles of church government are ot equal value to his race as to our own.

The Chairman read a statement written by the Rev. J. McKillican who had left for home, in reference to the Canada Sunday School Union.

The Union adjourned, to give place for a shoil time, to the C. C. Mission- ary Society. On resuming its sitting, the Membership Committee reported, recommending that the Rev. R. Bulman be received into membership. Adopted.

Opportunity was given for reports as to the recommendation of last year in reference to the support of the Rev. C. H. Brooks.

The Membership Committee reported. That the Membership Committee in closing its labours for the present session would call the serious attention of the Union to the grave responsibility and delicate nature of the functions it is called upon to discharge, and would urge that m future there be required a literal observance of the first Standing Rule requiring application to be made in "writing;" the full presentation of full documentary evidence, in all cases admitting of the same, and the submission of all applications at the earliest period possible. ^

The Minutes of the day were read and confirmed.

The Chairman addressed the Union, the Doxology was sung, the Rev. J. A. R. Dickson offered prayer, and the Union adjourned to meet (D.V.) in Montreal, in June, 1876.

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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS, 1874.

Sixty-four returns have been made. It is difficult to obtain returns from churches without pastors ; though in every case blanks were repeatedly sent by the Secretary. An unusually large amount has been laid out in building and improving places of wor- ship. The admissions to Membership on Profession, though larger than in any previous Report (531), do not include the ingatherings of the last five months, which have been so abundant. Some apparent discrepancies in the figures — such as the totals of " Mem- bership," and the totals of "money raised," are explained by the fact, that in some cases the "totals" only are given in the returns from the churches. In all cases I have veri- fied the additions — sometimes necessarily correcting them ; but in two or three instances where the combined number of male and female members did not agree with the "total" as given, I have put them down as I found them — supposing the " total" to be correct, and the other an oversight I could not remedy. I have had much trouble with dates. They are in some cases variously reported from year to year. It is hoped our brethren will be careful and correct in these matters ; and that they will fill in all figui-es, instead of making the convenient, but unwelcome note, "see former report." The principal figures are appended, compared with last year.

Reported 1875. Reported 1874.

Pastors in office 55 55

Churches 90 89

Regular Preaching Stations 115 113

-Total ordinary attendance at all Stations . . 12,260 12,820

Additions to Membersliip :

By Profession 531 276

By Letter 140 165

Total 671 441

losses :

By Death 58 49

By Letter 141 iii

By Excision 76 loi

Total 275 261

Net gain 396 180

Present Mcinhership :

Male 1,670 1,647

Female 2,685 2,756

Total 4,702 4,658

Sabbath Schools 71 77

Teachers and Officers 710 744

Scholars an Roll 6,308 6,401

Pastors' Bible classes 14 15

No. of Members 402 458

Baptisms :

Infant 268 306

Adult 78 19

Church Edifices 82 81

No. of Sittings 21,345 20,610

Value, including land $322,880 $332,235

Parsonages 19 20

Value, including land $21,655 $25,500

Totalvalueofchurch property, debtsdeducted. $350, 700 $35S'3^2

Amount raised for local church objects .... $64,357 $55,101

Amount raised for Denominational objects. . $8,827 $8,97^

Amount raised for Foreign, French and In- dian Missions .' $1,777 $1,852

Amount raised for other Benevolent and Re- ligious Societies $4,981 $7,629

Total amount, as reported $80,921 $73,488

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ANlSrXJi^IL, MEETIlSrO

CONGREGATIONAL UNION

NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK.

HELD IN BROOKLYN, N.S., SEPT. 10-13, 1875.

WITH STATISTICAL TABLE &c.,

TORONTO :

DUDLEY & BURNS PRINTERS n COLBORNE ST.,

1875-

OFFICERS OF THE UNION, AND UNION COMMITTEE

FOR 1875-6.

Chairman — Rev. D. McGregor, Liverpool, N. vS.

Secretary — Rev. Jos. Barker, Sheffield, N. B.

Missiojiary Seeretar] — Rev. Alex. McGregor, Yarmouth, N. S.

Treasurer — ^JAMES Woodrow, Esq., St. John, N. B.

Rev. S. Sykes, Keswick Ridge, N. B., I Freeman Dennis, Esq., Yarmouth, N. S.

Rev. Jas. Shipperley, Pleasant River, N. S. | H. P. Bridges, Sheffield, N. B. Hon. Freeman, Tupper, Milton, N. S. | William Anderson, Liverpool, N. .S.

The next Annual Meeting will be held 8th September, 1876.

APPOINTMENTS :

Rev. James Shipperley — Sabbath Morning Preacher.

Rev. Simeon Sykes — Essay: "The Temptations to Christians Peculiar to the Times.

Mr. James Woodrow — Paper : Subject not named.

LIST OF MINISTERS ASSOCIATED, WITH THEIR POST- OFFICE ADDRESS.

McGregor, Alexander, Yarmouth, N. S. McGregor, Duncan, Liverpool, N. S. McLellan, Jacob, Noel, N. S.

Whitman, Jacob, Manchester, N, S.

Peacock, William, Margaree, N. S. Shipperley, James, Pleasant River, N. S. Sykes, Simeon, Keswick Ridge, N. B.

NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE UNION.

Blair, John, J., Milltown, N. B. | Milner, Thomas, Halifax, N. S.

LIST OF ASSOCIATED CHURCHES.

Cardigan, N. B. I Maitland and Noel, N. S.

Chebogue, N. S. N. E. Margaree, N. S.

Cornwallis, N. S, Milton, N. S.

Brooklyn and Beach-Meadows, N. S. I Pleasant River, N. S.

Halifax, N. S. | Sheffield, N. B.

Keswick Ridge, N. B. , St. John, N. B.

Liverpool, N, S. | Yarmouth, N. S.

Not connected with the Union — Milltown, N. B.

ABSTRACT OF THE

MIKUTES OF THE AXIsTUAL MEETING

OF THE

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK,

HELD IN BROOKLYN, N. S., SEPTEMBER lOTH — I3TH, 1875.

The Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick commenced its annual session in Brooklyn, N. S., on Friday loth Sept. The Rev. Charles Duff, the pastor of this church, having removed to Ontario, Mr. Joseph Barker, recently of Bangor Theological Seminary, was in charge as stated supply. After preliminary devotional exercises, the Union organized by the Chairman, the Rev. A. McGregor taking the chair, and ordering the roll call. The following is the roll of the Session.

Personal Members Present. — Rev. Messrs. S. Sykes, Jacob Whitman, Alex. McGregor, James Shipperley, and Duncan McGregor. Subsequently added. — Rev. William Peacock.

Delegates. — Brooklyn and Beachmeadows, Messrs. Henry Smith and Alexander Smith ; Chebogue, Wilson Healy ; Cornwallis, Jacob W. Cox ; Liverpool, W. Anderson and N. McLeod ; Maitland and Noel, R. Falconer and J. M. O'Brien ; Margaree, William Peacock ; Milton, W. H. Freeman and Hon. F. Tupper ; Pleasant River, E. H. Burnaby and H. A. Freeman : Sheffield, N. Burpee and Joseph Barker; St. John, H. P. Kerr, and James Woodrow ; Yarmouth, W. P. Sterrit and F. Dennis.

Honorary Members. — Rev. H. M. Parsons, Delegate from the National Council of Congregational Churches of the United States ; Rev. A. J. McLeod, Delegate from the Maine Conference of Congregational Churches ; Rev. John Wood, Delegate from the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec ; Mr. J. B. Hawes, Maitland ; James D. Horton, G. McLeod, Edward McLeod, and Thomas Gardiner, of Brooklyn ; and C. H. Whitman, of Milton.

The retiring Chairman, Rev. Alex. McGregor, delivered his address. The subjects referred to had reference mainly to the discouragements arising from the removal of ministers at a later period than that covered by the reports; the encouragements arising from the blessings bestowed upon the churches during the year covered by the reports, in the increase of members ; and pointing out the methods to be pursued for future work and success.

The Rev. H. M. Parsons, of Boston, delegate from the National Council of Congregational Churches of the United States, made an address, in which he presented the salutations of the body from which he was a

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delegate. Other denominations had been combining their forces ; and the Congregational denomination of the United States had felt the need of more spiritual unity among those bearing the Congregational name. The National Council was not indifferent to the progress of the Congregational churches in these Provinces ; and would extend to them their heartfelt sympathy and co-operation. Mr. Parsons closed with a stirring address.

Rev. A. J. McLeod delegate from the Maine Conference of Congregational churches, presented the salutations of the 241 churches with which he was connected.

Mr. James Woodrow followed with an address on faithfulness to Congregational principles, and the maintenance of our position in the face of all obstacles ; his closing remarks having reference to Christian work.

Various reports were presented, and routine business transacted.

The election of Officers and Union Committee resulted as follows : —Rev. Duncan McGregor, Chairman ; Mr. Joseph Barker, Secretary ; Mr. James Woodrow, Treasurer and Statistical Secretary ; Rev. Alex. Mc- Gregor, Missionary Secretary ; Rev. Simeon Sykes, Rev. James Shipperley ; Hon. Freeman Tupper, and Messrs. Freeman Dennis, H. P. Bridges, and William Anderson. This Committee is also by the Act of Incorporation, the Committee for Missionary work.

The report of the Treasurer was presented, and after report of Fi- nance Committee was received.

Voted, That this Union recommends to the cordial support of our Churches the Canadian bidependent and the Congregational Year Book.

Voted, That this Union recommends to each of the Churches that a collection for the Congregational Provident Fund be taken up on the first Sabbath in December.

Voted, That the Secretary be authorized to write a fraternal letter to the pastor of the Congregational Church in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Rev. A. McGregor reported in reference to his visit to the Congrega- tional Union of Ontario and Quebec ; also with reference to his consul- tation with the Committee of the Canada Congregational Missionary Society, in regard to Missionary operations in the Lower Provinces.