155 S^ % /, //a y/ W IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I m 11^ •t IB IM 22 20 1.8 Photographic Sciences Coiporation w^o «W, A. M. ''^ *'"' "'« ''""-ch at Lc.rwick, «t 10 "i'!s.?j r "'^ '''^ "■ " ""^"" '^- "— . " Ham, North. "*^ '^''- «■ M"oh, Brethren Levi C. VVe». j. Masten, .« , i. „ "Wey. andH.LS?'^^^^' ^-- ^' H. Borden. Q^. e. Master, Mfawrf.^Rev. G N n.11 *• ^Masters, >•& iS? ■.-. iff'- Kevo Oermany. Lohnea. -Rev. M. W. Brown, Dea. Geo. Barss, and Bio. Samuel *^^ New Rom. — Dea. William Corkum, Bros. C. Haverstock, (Lie.) andG. W. Lantz. Newport. — Rev. J. H McLean, Bros. James Robinson, and Wm. Wally, I Ravxlon. — Brother Ephraim Br> mer. Windsor. — Rev, E. M. Kierstead, Dea. M. Curry, Brother A. P. Shand. Walton. — Brother J. B. Moxon. Invited to a seat tcUh the Association. — Andrew Chipman, A. T. Baker,! Edward Parker, Dea. M. Wheelock, Dea. Chas. Rockwell, C. N. Rawding, Rev. Joseph D. Skinner, Dea. J. W. Barss, Harvey Lantz, D<»vid Lantz,! Rev. W. E. Hall, Prof. C. Gates. The Officers were then elected : Moderator. — Rev. Dr. Welton. Secretary.— Re\, F. D. Crawley. Assistant Secretary. — Rev. Sydney Welton. Treasurer. — Bro. E. C. Banks. Assistant Treasurer, — Bro. A. T. Baker. The following Committees were appointed : To ExAMiKB Lkttkrs.— Revda. E. M. Saunders, L J. Skinner, S. Kempton. To Read Letters. — Revda. S. March, J. V. Avery, E. M. Kierstead. On Qusstions in Letters.— Revds. David Freeman, E. 0. Read, J. i Read. Letters from the churches were then read. Adjourned with prayer by Rev. I. J. Skinner. SATURDAY— Afternoon Session,! Meeting opened at 2| o'clock, with prayer by Rev. S. Kempton. The reading of letters from churches was continued. A Committee was appointed to consider the advisability of anj change in the printing of the Minutes, as follows : — Revda E, Saunders, S. B. Kempton, S, March, G. J^. Ballentine, Dea. J. \'\ Barss. The Committee on Arrangements reported as follows : The Committee of Arrangements recommend that there Morning Prayer-meeting at 6.30 o'clock. Morning Session 10 12 o'clock. Afternoon 2.30 to 6 o'clock. Monday evening Sessid 7 to 9.30. SABBATH APPOINTMENTS, Berwick, (Baptist) — 11 A. M. Rev. Dr. Welton. 3 P. M. Rev. G. Weathers. 7 P. M. Rev. E. M Kierstead. Berwick, (Methodist) — 11 A, M. Rev, Dr. Tupper. Weston—^ P. M. C. Haverstock, Hafborvilk—3. P. M. Rev. Dr. D. M. Weltfn. Lower Ayl^ford— 11, A M, N.Kingston, andBio. Samuel! .ck, (Lie.) andG. and Wm. Wally.| ,her A. P. Sband. jan, A. T. Baker, I U, C. N. Rawclmg,! mtz, D'»vid LantzJ ;. J. Skinner, S. E. M. Kierstead. a, E. O. Read, J. Afternoon Sessloa! ir by Rev. S. linued. advisability ofanj rg ; — Revds. E, mtine, Dea. J. \^ ntollows ; id that there ung Session 10 tlay evening Seesii Gnenicood Sqmre—S.SOV. M. Rev. Sydney Welton. ♦ Upper AyleJ\ford—\\ A. M. Rev. J. F. Avery. Morristown—W A. M. Rev. G. N. Ballentine. Cambridge — 11 A. M. Rev. D. Freeman, Cold Brook— 3 P. M. Rev, D. Freeman. Black Rock—n A. M. Rev. M. W. Brown. Gnt/tonr-3 P. M.' Rev. M. W. Brown. BilUowtir— II A. M. Rev. J. A. McLean. Brooklyn Strefi—3 P. M. Rev, J. A. %IoLean. Camrd—U A. M. Rev. J#W. Manning. Windsor~ll A. M., and 6i P. M. Rev. I. J. Skinner. The Committee recommend that collections be taken at all Bap- Itist houses of worship on Sabbath for Mome IVf issions ; that the jAssociational Sermi' i be preached at 10 o'clock on Monday ; that the lirculur Letter I ad immediately afterwards ; that the afternoon iion of Monday be devoted to Education, and the evening ession to Missions. A Committee to nominate Committees for next year was appoint- d— consisting of Revds. J. W. Manning, S. ^V. DeBlois, E. M. Kierstead, David Freeman, and Joseph Murray. Revived, That the invitation of the church at Windsor for next year's iion of the Association be accepted. Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be tendered to the church Billtown for their kind invitation. The Association appointed as its delegates : To P. E. Island AssocicUion — Revds, G. N. Ballentine, S. B. Kempton, S. Selden. To N. 8. Eastern Association — Rev. David Freeman, Dea, S. Selden, Rev. r. Welton. To Convention — Bro. C. F. Eaton, Rev. Geo. Weathers, Deas. J. W. is, S, Selden, Brethren H. Lovett, J. W. Rhuland. To N. S. Western Association — B. W. C, Manning, Revds. Dr. Tupper, Welton. A Committee on Temperance was appointed, consisting of Rev. )avid Freeman, Chairman, Biethren H. Lovett, Isaac Shaw, Jos. [cKenne, Rev. D. 0, Parker. Committee on Circular Letter reported, and recommended that le letter be received and read. The Committees appointed last year were made to stand as allows : To Examine Circulak Letter. — Revds. S, B. Kempton, J. A. McLean, W. DeBlos. JOk Denominational Literature. — Revds. S. March, D. Freeman, Bros. A. Pineo, A. P. Shand, T. H. Parker. [Os Benevolent Funds. — Revds. J. Murrray, E. 0. Read, Bros, Edwin id, Joshua Ells, Henry Lovett. lOy Education.— Revds. S. W. DeBlois, J. W. Manning, Dr. Sawyer, J. Read, Bro. S. Selden. |0k Missions.— Rev. E. M. Saunders, Bro. A. Coldwell, Rev. E. M. eirstead, Bros. A. P. Shand, C. F. Eaton. lt>' 6 On Obxtcarim.— Revda. I. J. Skinner, J. Williams, Dr. Tupper, Bro A. T. Tiakch On Sabbath Schoow.— RevdB. J. W. Manning, O. N. Ballentine, J. A. McLean, M. W. Brown, S. Welton. Board of Infikm Ministkrs Fund.— Revds. S. W. DeBluis, S. March 8. B. Kempton, Prof. D. F. Higgins, Bros. C. F. Eaton, J. W. Bama, Jas." S. Morse. On Arranoements. -Revds. S. McC. Black. D. 0. Parker, J. L. Read, J. Murray, Bro. Edward Parker. Adjourned with ])rayer by Rev. D. Freeman. MONDAY MORNING, June 23Ti. Meeting opened with prayer by Kev. D. Freeman. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Letters from several churches were then read. Kev. John "Williams, appointed to preach the Association Sermon, I was absent, his alternate Kev. J. A. McLean, not haviuj.' been notified, declined to preach. Kev, S. M. Saunders preached the Association Sermon on the Symbolisms of Christian Baptism, from Komans vi. 3, 4. "Know yet not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized unto his death 1 There- fore we are buried with him by baptisms into death : that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father.] even so we also should walk in newness of life." After prayer by Kev. S. B. Kempton, the Circular Letter was! read by the writer, Kev. E. M. Keirstead. Subject : " FellowshipJ of the Churches." Resolved, That the Letter be adoptei^l, and laid on the table until the] report of the Committee on Printing the Minutes be received. Adjourned with prayer by Kev. W. E. Hall. MONDAY— Afternoon Session. Meeting opened at 2| o'clock. Prayer by Kev. Josep i Murray j Resolved, Ihat Bro. A. Coldwell be requested to obtain the Siatistics 2nd Horton Church, and forward them for publication in the Minutes, I Resolved, That the question — that hereafter a brief history of someChiircij in the Association be prepared and read before the Association, and print in the Minutes, be referred to the Committee on Questions in Letters. Report of Committee on Education was read by Rev. S, WJ DeBlois, and discussed by Kevds. S. B. Kempton, D. Freeman, Sj W. DeBlois, Dr. Tupper, Dr. Welton, S. McC. Black, E. M. SaimJ ders, E. M. Keirstead, and Dea. J. "W. Barss. Report adopte (See Appendix A.) Resolved, That Revds. J. W. Manning, and J. A. McLean, be added the delegates to Prince Edward Island Association. Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. A McLean. rker, J. L. Read, tJQ, June 23rd. MONDAY- Bvetrinir Seeelon. Meeting opened at 7J o'clock witli prayer by Rev. S. March. The Report of the Committee on Denominational Jwiteraturo was I read by Kev. S. March, and discuased by Bro. A. P. Sliand, Revds. hV. E. Hall and J. Murray, lieport was adopted. (See Api^endix A Committee was appointed to consider the advisability of Ifstablishing a Haptist Book Room in Nova Scotia, and to make huch arrangements as they may deem necessary, and report at the next Association to be held at "Windsor, consisting of Bro. A. P. Jhand, Rovds. S. March, J. W. Manning, Bros. Dr. Parker, and S. IStiltlen. Report of Treasurer of Board of Infirm Miniators' Fund was |iead and adopted. (See Apj)endix C.) A Committee was appointed to revise the List of Ministers pub- \Hm\ in the Minutes, consisting of Revds. S. March and "NV. E. IHall. A Committee was appointed to consider the desirability of jpecommending any change in the Hymn Books in use among the Ifhurches, consisting of Bro. A. P. Shand, Dea. S. Selden, Rev. Dr, IWelton, and Prof. Gates, to give special attention to the music. IRev-ds. E M. Keirstead, S. \V. DeBlois, and S. B. Kempton to |«amiiie the Hymns and their sentiments. Report on Missions, read by Rev. E. M. Saunders was received |iQj discussed by Revds. Dr. Tupper, J. F. Ave./, W. E. Hall, Deacon S. Selden, and Bro. Stephen Langille. Adjourned with prayer by Rev. M. W. Brown. i TUESDAY MORNINO, June 24th. Meeting opened at 10 o'clock with prayer by Rev. S. B. Kempton. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Report on Missions was again taken up, and after remarks by |Eev. E. M. Saunders, was adopted. (See Appendix D.) Report on Obituaries read by Rev. I. J. Skinner and adopted, [See Appendix E.) The Committee appointed to nominate Committees for 1880, leported as follows : COMMITTEES FOn 1880. Ox Circular Lettkr. — Rev. J. L. Read, Bros. Albert Coldwell, and bry Lovett. Os Denominational Lfteratttre. — Revda. S. McCuUy Black, M. W. wn, £. 0. Read, Broa. A. T. Baker, and Joshua Ella. Os Benevolent Funds. — Revds. David Freeman, Edward Whitman, ro8. Wm. Davidson, Andrew Shaw, and J. S. Witter. On Education. — Rev. S. B. Kempton, E. M. Saunders, Stephen March, J. F. Tufts, and Jaa. Bligh. On Missions. — Revds. J. Murray, J. F. Avery, G. N. Ballentine, Geo. eathers, Broa. C. F. Eaton, A. A. Pineo, and J. P. Lyons. #i; Mi 8 On Obitoarus.— RevtU. S. W. DeBlois, Wm. Spencer, Isaiah Wallace Broa. S. Selden, and W. M. Sanford. On Sabbath Schools.— Rev. D. 0. Parker, Broa. J. W. Baru, Colin W Roscoe, J. Chip. Archibald, Shabael Dimook. On Tkhpkranck. — Rerda. I. J. Skinner, John Williams, Bros. Edwanl Davidson, Stephen LangiUe, and T. H. Parker. Bo*RD OF Intirm Minlstbrs Fund. — Revds. S. W. DeBlois, S. March, S. B. Kempton, Bros. C. F. Eaton, J. W. Barss, Jas. 8. Morse, mad Prof D. F. Higgins. On Arranoemints.— Revds. E. M. Keirate&d, Edward Whitman, Brn*. Burpe Shaw, Mark Curry, J. O. Redden, A. P. Shand, and W. A. Porter Prkacher fob nxxt tkar. — Rev. Joseph Murray— Alternate, Rev. J. F. Avery, To WRin Circular Lkttkr. — Rev. S. McCully Black. The Report of Committee on Histories of the churches of the I Association was read hy Rev. T). Freeman, discusssed by hirn, Revds. J. F. Avery, S. McC. Black, E. M. Saunders, and I)eaconJ Joshua Ells. Report was adopted. (See Appendix F.) Committee on printing of Minutes, reported that they were not] able to recommend any change in the publishing of the Minutts.j Adopted. Report of Committee on Benevolent Funds was read by Rev. J. I Murray. Discussed by Rev. S. B. Kempton, Deacon Ells, Revds. j D. Freeman, Dr. Welton, E. M. Saunders, G. N. Ballentine, D. 0, Parker, J. Murray, Dea. T. H. Parker; and Rev. J. W. Mamiing.j Report adopted. (See Appendix G.) Report of Committee on Sabbath Schools, read by Rev. G. N.j Ballentine. Discussed by Revds J. W. Manning, E. M. Saunders,! Dea. S. Selden, Rev. G. N. Ballentine, Bro. G. Roscoe, Rev. W. E,[ Hall, D. 0. Parker, S. McC. Black, and J. F. Avery. Report| adopted. (See Appendix H.) Adjourned with prayer by Rev. Obed Parker. ''^^ TUESDAY- Afternoon Seaaloa Meeting opened with prayer by Rev. W. E. Hall. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Betolved^ That the cordial thanks of this Association be tendered Rev. E. M. Saunders for his timely and instructive sermon preached od Monday morning, under peculiar circunistancea, and that he be requenteil to furnish the substance of it for publication in the Christian Messkngkr^ Report of Committee on Temperance read by Rev. D. Freema Discussed by Revds. D. Freeman, and Dr. Tupper. Report adopted. (See Appendix I.) Resolved, That Dea. 8. Selden, Revds. J. W. Manning, and E. M. SaunI ders, be a committee on Printing Minutes, and that the usual number o| copies of Minutes be printed, and that 50 copies be reserved for nex Association. Resolved, That the Circular Letter be printed in the Minutes, and thi the editor of the Christian Messknoer be requested to publish it in tbj paper. jmoon SeesioQ. The Report of Committee on Penominatioiuil Literature with iu8i)cct to preparation of a History of a cliureh of tlie Association, to bo road before the body, i\nd printed ia the Minutes, was road by Kev. S. McC. Black. I'eport adopted. (See Appendix J.) Rfmlvfd, That the hearty tbanlcH of thn AwsorJatJon h«> m^®" to tht< friends at Berwick for their kindnosa in entortainiug tho delegates during this seMion. Report of the Treasurer of Association, read and adopted. Adjourned with prayer oy Rev. Dr. Tupper, to meet with tho church at Windsor on the Saturday following the 20th of June. D. M. Wrlton, Moderator. F. D. Crawley, ) „ . . Sydney Wblton,/^^*'-^''^'"^'^''- 10 U'' w^ ::■( w Hinistdrs of the N. S. Central Association. NAME. Rev. Avery, J. F Bancroft J Ballentine, O. N Elack, S. MeC, A. B... Brown, M. W., A. B. .. Chase, John Cramp, J. M., D. D Crawley, E. A., D. D. .. Crawley, F. D., A. B... DeHloia, S. W., A. M.'. Freeman, D . A. M In^fram, A. E Kempton, S B.,A. M.. Keirstead, E. M., A. B. Lucas, Wallace Manning:, J. W., A. B.. March, Stephen Meadows, James Miller, John Murray, J. F., A.B.... McLeod, Daniel McGregor, P. S McLean, J. A Parker, D. O., A. M... Philp, R R., A. B Plneo, D Read, E. O Read, J. L Saunders, E. M., A. M. Sawyer, A. W., D. D... Shaw, I). G Skinner, I. J., A. B.... Spencer, William Stevens, James Tupper, Chas. D. D Wallace, Isaiah, A. M . . Welton,l>.M,,A.M.,PhD Welton, Sydney Weathers, Georjfe Whit'.iiau, Edw. A. B.. Williams, John Place of rueidence. Dateo: Ordination. HnliiFax Walton Maitlandr Hants Berwick New Germany WoUvlllP Wolfville Wolfville Kentville Wollville Canning Greenfield Canard. Windsor Hanmionds Plains. . . Halifax .. Canning Stewiacke Halifax Cambridge Kempt New Glasgow Newport Berwick Halifax Long Point Kingston, Aylusford. Upper Aylesford Halifax Wolfville Halifax Chester Hammonds Plains . . Gaspereaux Treiront Wolfville Wolfville Billtown Kempt Huntsport Mabone Bay Oct. March Oct. 20, 3, July 21. July 1. May 7. May 28, Feb. Aug. Sept Dec. 26, 1, 15, 6, 1870 1840 1872 1878 1876 1835 1818 1830 1876 Place of Ordination. B. March—, 1,S«8 July Feb. 6, 20. Tawatock, 0. Rawdon. Brookfleld, Queens Co. Berwick. Ellershouse. BillUtwn. London, G. B. Providence, R. I. Pleasantville. 1854jChe8ter. 1855 Halifax. N.W.Lunenburg. New Minas. Yanuouth. Hammonds Plains. Port Hawkesbury, C.B, I 1856iSt. Francis, N. B. 1868 Jeddore. 1863 1870 Oct. 2», 1860Guysborough March April March Oct. Dec. Jan. June Dec. Dec. Jan. Sept. 23, 12, 24, 8, 30, 15, 27, 24, 19, Aug. July April Sept. Sept. May Aug.- Jan. 4, 17, 3. 2. 2, 12, 13. 1877 1874 1801 1850 1844 1858 18.58 18.58 18.53 1860 1858 1875 1830 1817 1850 1857 1875 1804 1872 1802 Newport. Pine Grove. Liveri)ool. Margaree, C. B. Greenwich. Oaspercax. Hopewell, N. B. Berwick. lAwrciice, Mass. Falmouth. Port Medway. New Mina.s. Gaspereaux. Canard. Scotchtown, N. B. Windsor. Cumberland Bay, N. NewjxjTt. Ixickjiort. Centre villo, N. B. LICNTIATES. Berwick,— Charles Norwood. Billtown, -Arthus' Roscoe, Canard,--John Duncanson. Falmouth,— Charles Bishop : Stewart Masters. Gaspereaux, -E. P. Coldwell, A. B. ; B. W. Lockhart, A. B, Lunenburg,— H. E. 8. Maider ; Caleb Spiddle. Hammonds Plains, —Christopher Haverstwk. Windsor,- Edward R. Curry ; J. C. Redden, A. B. Halifax, North,— J. C. Archibald. Lower Aylesford,— W. H. Robinson, A. B. Newport, — Enoch Sweet. Ist Horton,— A. Freeman, A. B. ; A. Armstrong, A. B. CIRCULAR LETTER. THE FELLOWSHIP OP THE CHURCHES. Place of Ordination. 3uy8borough. IE CIRCULAR LETTER FROM THE NOVA SCOTIA CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION TO THE CHURCHES OF WHICH IT 13 COMPOSED. )tar Brethren^'— We are {rlad to know from your letters sent to this body, and om general ref)ort, that a good dejrree of harmony and fellow.ship lists among the members of the different churches. How sweet nil pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. To (hold churches, consisting in many cases of hundreds of members, Hch differing from the rest in circumstances, in knowledge, in age, I experience, to behold these united in such tender bonds of sym- ithy, forbearance and mutual aid, to see them laboring heartily for same cause, and voluntarily sharing common burdens, this surely an encouraging •5)rospect. Such a church bears upon it "the ignature and stamp of power divine," is a tower of strength to the ^eak in faith, a rebuke to the despondent and sceptical. Long may iDch union exist among the members of our beloved churches, long ay there be airing them the fellowship of the spirit aud the bonds ' peace. But brethren there is a wider fellowship of which we would speak I this letter, a unity not only of the members of each Church, but (each church with all the other churches, a sympathy and co-oper- [tion of every member of every church with all the members of all ! other churches. In speaking of this fellowship of the churches we mu.^t not be nderstood as forgetting, even for the time, that each church is rictly independent as to rights and privileges and can be controlled no power on earth outside o*" itself. The New Testament gives mo example of any external authority dictating to the churches or aiming to control their proceedings, and the Spirit of the Gospel eras to agree with this spirit of independence. Our dt-noraination iving learned this truth from the Word of God, and by too bitter xperience will not soon forget it. Certainly no interference mih. I would be tolerated to-day. But independence is not the whole lourpoUty, we are not merely "an aggregation of unrelated units." ^dependence, as hasi been said, " is not isolation, in churches any ore than in families or towns." Surely Baptist Churches have ore intimate connection with each other than a Baptist Church Bd one of another denomination. We feel that there is a bond Diting us. This Awsociation itself is a proof of this bond, for while |reco^nizes and insists upon the law of independence it partially nbodies the princifilo of fellowship. It does not create the iellow- >>p but is one of tho results of the unity which already exists. 12 While churches of other denominations are united by external! authority, as of Bishops, or Synods, or Conferences we feel that ourl union in sympathy, doctrine and work ought to be as complete atl least, us that of any body of Christians, that being entirely voluntaryl it may be intelligent and real. I This fellowship of the Churches h«s its origin in the nature of the| new life. Because we have been bom *• not of blood, nor of tb will of the flesh, nor of the will of inan, but of God," we bavel fellowship one with another, are one in Christ, one in God. It igl love to our Lord which binds Churches as well as individual discij ciples together. This unity of nature as new creaturss in Christ is suppleroente and in great part completed by unity of belief. Because we harg *' one Lord, one faith, one baptism," we are drawn together nnd into deeper fellowship than we can have with many regenerate person who differ from us in doctrine. Having believed in Christ our people have been brought together, because they believed baptisa to be '* the immersion of believers and that the second ordinanc should follow the first." We have also that fellowship which come from unselfish endeavors for the most worthy aims, the perfecting ( the saints and the salvation of men. Surely the union that come from possessing the same spirit, from holding the same views o| divine truth, and from earnest labor for the same cause must be very real and strong. We would then urge you brethren to cherish these bouds ol fellowship. Our Lord not only loves us as individual disciples, but as a united body, and surely not only as single churches but as thai one church for which He gave Himself. If we are one in ouq Lord's mind we may well remember the unity. This fellowship will enable each Church to rejoice with others id their prosperity. Some of our Churches have had the privilege o| recording in their reports to us the abundant blessings ot Go received in the past year while others lament their low spiritua state. But if we are really one in our Lord then the joy oi on must be the joy of all, blessings conferred upon one must have tb^ response of gratitude from all. This fellowship not only confers privileges, but involves dutiej And among these we would mention : First. The duty of freservini and increasing the fellowship itself. If this fellowship is a part ol our polity as churches of Christ, then we must remember aD(| cherish it. It would seem that we ought to be all the more carefii to hold it sacred because there is no external authority to enforo it. This union is promoted by unity of belief, and we vmi therefore aim to be united in believing the truth as it is in Je&usj We have attained to a good degree of unity of doctrine already Indeed it is probable that Baptist Churches are more nearly one i| this respect than many churches claiming more complete agreeraen because of the existence of external bonds. But we would eve remember that we are out only to be united, but united in the trutU i;^ ted by external! we feel that ourl as complete atl itirely voluntary! he nature of tliel lood, nor of tbe God," we bavel I in God. Itia individual disci^ is supplemented Bcauso we haT« :ogether nnd into generate person d in Christ our >elievod bnptigo lecond ordinanc ship which come the perfecting ( union that come le same views o| use must be verj these bonds ol al disciples, bull Irches but as tbafl are one in ouq ie with others in the privilege ol llessiogs of Go jir lew spiritui the joy oi or ^e must have th^ involves dutie ity of preserve ^hip is a part oj remember ai |he more carefi |ority to enfori and we mu it is in Jesu loctrine alread nearly one ii t)lete Hgreerae Iwe would evi led in the trutl We must attain this unity by devout study of that one Book which Lveals the One mind. Though you have been often reminded, lirethren, in these Circular Letters of the importance of scriptural itndy on the part of the entire membership of the Churches, we fould venture thus to allude to it once more. Because our Churches are free we must all possess that freedom which the truth lives if we would have fullest fellowship. Secondly. Churches should cherish a high regard for each others [fclfare and discipline. Care should be taken in receiving persons who have been ezclud- led, or who have withdrawn from other Churches. No church should hive a Letter of dismission to one who would not be retained in that Ichurcb without discipline. Nor should a church allow its members I walk disorderly while living among other churches any more than lit would tolerate such conduct in resident members. Again, it is safe icsay that many of the large number of non-resident members report- led by our Churches reside in the vicinity of other Baptist Churches. iTiiese members should be urged to join those churches. Indeed JHcb a view of the unity and fellowship of the churches should e^iist liliat in becoming connected with us persons would understand they Ifere joining not simply one Church, but the entire denomination. It jvoald then not be so difficult to persuade many to change their mem [krship, while the fellowship of the Churches would be increased. Thirdly. Our fellowship should be so real that when a church Iks been received it would not be allowed to suffer for want of the Iklp other churhches are able to give. But we fear there are Idiurehes in our Association and certainly in our Province which Iwght to receive more support from the united body. If one of Itkese small churches were placed between two strong ones they Ifould not allow it to die, but when removed fifty or a hundred miles libligation to it is forgotten. Fourtby. This fellowship shouK! lead to hearty co-operation in forts for objects of common interest and duty. While there is no solute certainty that the voice of the majority is right it is well for I to abide by tbe general wish and prove our fellowship sincere. We faould endeavour not only to preserve our independence but to show byalty to the body whose interests are ours. Thus united by faith and sympathy and combined in action we ball come not only to fuller fellowship with each other but with God, h may say with John, " These things we write unto you that you ij have fellowship with us, and truly our felk>wuhip is with the Fitber and with his Son Jesus Ghrii^t," rt. APPSNDIX. (A) Eeport of Committee on Education. Your Committee beg leave to report, That both Acadia Collegel and Horton Collegiate Academy are in a healthy growing condition.) The number of students in the former during the year past has been! seventy-three ; in the latter one hundred and nineteen ; sixty-two inj the male Department and fifty-seven in the female. The increase! of the number ia the College is matter lor congratulation. The] diminution of the number in the Academy is to be attributed to the] want of suitable accommodations rather than to any decHne of interest on the part of the people. The new College Building was formally opened on the 4lh inst.l On the evening of that day the closing exercises of the Academy! were held, when four young ladies having successfully passed through! the prescribed course of study received certificates of proficiency.! The Anniversary of the College was held on the fifth inst. Thirfeehj young men received the Degree of Bachelor in Arts of whom four] have the ministry in view. The Seminary erected for the use of the Female Department of the Academy and also the new College Building will be fully com. pleted and equipped before the beginning of the next term. As the contract expires on the first day of July next and large] liabilities will be incurred by the Board of Governors, it is absolutelyj necessary that all subscriptions to the Building Fund be paid beforej that time, or a heavy debt will rest upon our Institutions. The Theological Department has been in operation during the| year past with a fair degree of success. Some modifications in the plan of said Department are in con- templation by the Board, which it is hoped will be satisfactory to the! churches. All which is respectfully submitted. Stephen W. DeBlois, Chairman, Berwick, N. S, June 24, 1879. Report on Denominational Literature. Your Committee on Denominational Literature would urge tiponj the members of our churches the importance of supplying ihmj selves, their families, and Sabbath Schools with suitable reading matter. The future members of our churches will be largely influenced by the character of the books which are read by themj u both Acadin Collegel liy growing condition.! he year past has been] ineteen ; sixty-two iQl :male. The iiirreasej congratulation. Tbel be attributed to the| n to any decHne of E>ned on the 4th instJ lises of the Academy] ssfuliy passed throughl ficHtes of proficiency.! le fifth inst. Thirteen! n Arts of whom four) emale Department of ng will be fully com. »e next term. July next and largel ernors, it is absolutelyj Fund be paid beforej nstitutions. operation during the| lartment are in con-i ]be satisfactory to tbel Ilois, Chairman. I in their earlier years. And \re would earnestly recommend the placing of more substantial and useful works in the hands of our inexperienced youth, than those which are commonly sought by 1 tliera. Many such works may now be obtained, written in a pleas- style, which if carefully perused may be expected to exert a I healthful influence upon the generation to come, inculcating high* toned [morality, and furnishing noble examples of the value of persistent, well directed effort in the earnest, pious, labors and lives [of many '* who being dead, yet speak." Your Committee would bring to the notice of this Association tlie I importance of circulating more widely our denominational newspa- pers and periodicals ; and strongly urge the propriety of establishing |»B)ok-room in some centrallocality at an early day, Your Committee would repeat the recommendation of former I Tears in respect to the Christian Messenger , that it may be placed in every Baptist f ami) y, as supplying information concerning our churches and denomination, which can be obtained in no other I fay. An increase in its circulation would assist the editor in I placing it in the foremost rank of religious periodicals. Your Committee have been gratified to observe that numerous Iraluable original articles have been contributed to its columns liiuring the year from many sources, upon questions of vital concern ! to all christians. Eespectfully submitted, 6. March, Chairman, (C) iMnu Ministers' Fund in account with d F, Eaton, Treat INTBHBBT TO JUM IST 1878. 1879. I Feb. 4. W 6. I 'one 1. iJime 1. 1878. iJioe 1. IJunc 26. 1879. I'llIN 1. I'imt 1, I'lne 1. 1879. I June 1. Dr. To mailed S. 8elden for Bro. Crawley. " paid Rev. 8. Morton, (cash) " Amount of Interest to date " balance to new account , Cr. By balance per acocount rendered " amount received of Central baptist Asssociation at Canard " 1 years ioterest on the Jacobs' Xeguay " <• " Harris* " " Amount of interest to data. By balance brought down Days, 117 26 866 341 Interest 16 10 26 69 78 4 65 68 43 Amount. fS 00 26 00 26 1,231 «9 1,264 94 1.068 10 82 68 89 00 11 68 68 48 1,264 M 11.881 00 ire would urge tiixmi lof supplying theiul Ith suitable reading! [es will be largclyl are read by theml E. k O. E. Lowtr Canard, Jun« 21it, 1870. C. F. Eatov, Tnasurer Inllnn MIniitOTi Board. ■~'lr' <■'■ '■ I I f 16 Beport of Committee on Missions. The Commiitee on Missions beg leave to report, that the attention of this Association at its session, held in this place, seven yeajs ago, i was engaged in considering and carrying to perfection an union ol | the various Home Missionary Societies then existing in this province. But the formation of the Missionary Union was not the end of j arrangements under the new policy. Plans were soon proposed for I union on a larger scale. This scheme, so far as Nova Scotia and P. E. Island are concerned, was carried into effect at the meeting of the | Home Missionary Union recently held at Hebron. The homework ! has been transferred to the Provisional Board, appointed by the Convention. Thus the matter of union has gone forward, step by j step, till the work of the Convention has assumed its natural full- j ness and completion. By these changes we have returned to the " old paths." The maritime provinces was the mission field of the fathers. It is now our mission field ; and from it loud appeals are I heard, to foster weak churches, and to give the gospel to the neglected. Hero we have an opportunity to do a great work. Let the zeal and strength, now given to Home Missions in the several provinces, be united in the common cause, and great enlargement j will be the result. From the reports of the Home Missionary Union, we learn that I during the past year 35 labourers have been employed ; 123 stations occupied; 101 converts baptized, and about $3,200 collected and [ expended. An additional French Missionary is to be employed. From this department of our work we turn to that of our Mis- sion to the heathen. This too we have in the last will and testa- ment of the departed. They embarked in it, in obedience to] the great commission of our ascended Lord. In addition to the "marching orders," we have the solemn charges of those who have put off the armour. The experience through which they have passed, and into which we have entered, is marked by the special! and instructive providences of God. The Apostolic Mission of the! Great Judson and his heroic wives touched the hearts rf our fathers! and mothers, and enlisted their sympathies in the mission to the I Buddhists and Karens of Burmah. For more than a half conturyj our prayers, our money, and our missionaries have been consecratedj to these people. But the dependent relation which we stood to the! Baptists in the States, was at last brought to an end ; and we, asj we trust by Divine direction, assumed the grave responsibility of a| separate and independent Mission. "We closed our work among the followers of Buddha, crossed the Bay of Bengal and pitched! our tents among the Brahmans. God gave us the northern districtT of the land of the Teloogoos. Our mission is now to this interests ing branch of the Hindoo people. "VVe are fully committed to thel Work of giving the gospel to them. The great commission binds! 17 tts to the enterprise. When every other door was shut, this one was opened by the hand of providence ; and when wo had entered in, it was closed behind us. There is no open way for retreat. If TC ahoukl plead discouragement, the dealings of God with our kvtliren in the Southern part of the same field, would rebuke us. Ihey sowed in tears, and have reaped in joy. They went forth bearing precious seed, and have returned, bearing their sheaves with them. The " Lone 8tar Mission " is a light in which we can I walk. But we have direct success in our own work. God has given I us a most devoted company of Missionaries. There is not one of them whose zeal and devotedness can be doubted. \Vc may say of them all, zeal for the Lord consumes them. God has mercifully preserved their lives and has in a measure restored the health which was taken away. The fruits of their labours, already gathered, are pledges of a great, and glorious harvest. During the past few years God has turned to himself a great company of this people in Itiie field occupied by our brethren in the States. Since we last met about ten thousand have been baptized. This success strength- has our hopes and confirms our faith. We shall look for large Ikrvests in the field now occupied by our Missionaries. During the past year Miss Hammond has joined the Mission, luid is now doing successful work. Mrs. Armstrong, on account of lextreme illness, resolved to return home, but her health was so far liestored that she decide*! to defer her visit for the present. We |»re called upon to thank God and take courage. As we have now entered into a wide missionary field at home, luid as the establishing of our mission in the East, will increase our japenses the calls upon our benevolence are becoming more nd more pressing. Every member of the Baptist body should now ome forward and give generously to our mission funds. E. M. Saunders, Chairman. (E) Beport of Committee on Obituaries It is with deep regret that your Committee have to record the Kmoval by death of one of our most promising Brethren in the ^inistry during the past year. The following items in reference to lis lamented Brother are gathered from his published Obituary in [be Christian Messenger of August 21st, by lie v. E. 0. Read. Rev. S. Johnson Neily, son of Dea. Jacob Xcily of Meadow- Je, died at Tremont, Aylesford, Aug. 12, 1878, aged 34 years, fe was baptized at the early age of 15 years by the Rev. Dr. upper, who, though bending under the weight of more then four ore years is still among us. In 1871 Bro. Xeily graduated at i^dia College and was ordained as Pastor of the Is^'orth Sydney 2 I' 1.1 I' J f: \m ■ r 18 Churcli in September of the annie year. At tlie expiration of one year, failing health compelled him to resign his charge much to tlie I regret of both pastor and peoph". After resting and travelliivj Home time in the Southern States, having partially regained his j health, he became pastor of the Church at Canning where, by his I deep-toned piety and faithful labors he won the esteem and affection I of the church and of tlie community generally. Again after thf lapse of three years disea.so obliged him to cease from his loved j employment, and seek rest and recreation. With this end in view he spent a winter in Lawrence, Kansas, from whence he returuedtuj close his eyes in death among his friends In his native home. During the short period of our lirother's ministry, the young of] his congregation occupied a large share of his attention. He had the rare and happy faculty of adapting himself to the youthful ca[)acity, conse(iuently his influence with that class was very great and beneficial. I'ro. Read very justly and appropriately says of him: "Hi:i| Christian life was characterized by a firm trust in Christ. In the ])right sunshine of life, and in the day of adversity, his faith m as j an anchor to the soul, it never failed, His gifts as a minister wcre| of a peculiar type. There was richness of thought, marked Avit originality, and presented in a peculiarly sweet and comforting I style, which rendered all his public ministrations attractive and profitable to God's people. His godly life was a lesson to all, and the influence exerted in the community vna poAverful for good."] JJeing one of the " Sweet Singers of Israel," genial and sym- pathising in his nature, he was a favourite every where in the family! circle, in the scliool, employed as teacher, in the church as pa-storj and among his brethren as a minister, he gained the confidence [ and love of all. His early removal from the work he loved so wellj and for which he was so well qualified, is one of the secret things I yet to be revealed. Jesus says, " What I do thou knowest not now ;| but thou shalt know hereafter." Our work is not perhaps, measinxil so accurately by the length of time employed, as by the manner iiij which it is performed. Our brother did much in a short time." In view of the early removal of this valued brother from thej scenes of his earthly labors, ofter having full proof of his ministry, and especially when the whitened harvest fields, stretching far andl Avide in every direction call so loudly for just such earnest andl devoted workers, your Committee are led to exclaim, How wonder-} fully mysterious are the ways and doings of the Almighty. " ll* ; ■■■ -W ■'-' , ■t ;"f7 ■■■ ^- ^. ,iM(,' J j|K .m> i H ■ii'l ^f~ 20 (G) Keport of Committee on Senevo'ent Funds. Your Committee on Benevolent Funds report that they regard it a« uselees to say, " The times are hard," for that is apparent. Thall all departments of christian effort are being paralyzed by a lack oil funds, for that too is apparent. That the churches in general are I far from the A-postolic rule for giving, and therefore have taken al departure in this respect from the New Testament christians, fori this also is painfully apparent. They cannot even report thel denomination poorer than when the Apostle gave them the divine! pl.iu for supporting God's cause as found in 1 Cor. xvi. 2. Fori they are of the opinion that there is much more of wealth in the! possession of God's people now than then, and they may add costlyj luxuries and expensive habits. But the cause of this lack is found! in not realizing their indebtedness to God. They do not adequately! appreciate the sacrifice made by Christ who though rich becamel poor that they might be rich. There have been magnificent schemesT launched, but, as in many other places, they have been magnificentj failures. Simply because they have been left to move alone. Fev being found in our churches willing to perform the labor necensar to their success, and bear the cold indifference or open opposition with which such efforts are too frequently met. But until the churches are awakened to their responsibility God, the streams of benevolence will run low. Training is necessaryJ and if successfully performed must be commenced in the family] every member of which should be permitted to subscribe to M support of God's cause, and assisted in carrying out their engage' ments. By so doing in a few years we shall have a trained churcbJ Your Committee would gratefully record the liberality of tba brethren in contributing to the rebuilding cf Acadia College, bul the past will not suffice. God's mercies come to us daily, so shoulJ our returns be made to him. The Building Committee of tb^ College and Ladies Seminary are greatly in need of funds ! Our Home and Foreign Mission Boards are also under a grealj financial pressure. But there is one department of christian benevolence which w^ would urge upon the attention of our churches, viz., the importano of caring for such of their members as are in reduced circumstancei This was the first care of the New Testament christians. For then the apostle urges collections. Your Committee would suggest th a fund be supported in each church, and placed at the disposal the pastor or some wise brother who will, so far as possible relien such cases as come under his notice. But while we begin at hoa with our prayers, sympathies and almsdeed* they should ext«D as far as Christ's commission will carry them. Signed, J. Murray, Chairman. 21 (H) Eeport of Committee on Sabbath Schools. Tour Committee are of opinion that the Sunday School is a mighty lijrency for good, that the blessing of God upon thia ludtitutiou in I (be past calls for devout thanksgiving. Your Committee notice with gratification that most of tfiose If ho are brought to Christ in youth have received lasting impressions in the Sunday School. Your Committee feel that lit is all-important that all — both old and young — should be well taaght in the great doctrines of Divine Truth, and that the Sunday School is one of the most useful means, whereby such instruction Imay be imparted. Your Committee would recommend that Pastors land church members shouU feel the importance of having the whole Ichurch engaged in Sunday School work, thus rendering this agency Ifor usefulness still more effective. Every Christian should seek to do something — yea much— for jthe Master, and in the Sunday School the youngest as well as the leldest may And much to do. By heeding the Saviour's injunction, I" Feed my sheep, — Feed my lambs, and, Learn of me," Sunday IScbool Teachers and Scholars particularly may honor Christ in their l^rowth in the knowledge of Him. Your Committee would recommend that in every case the Sunday ISchool should b^ under the watch-care and supervision of the church, |ind that to secure a more general interest in Sunday School work the part of the whole Association, your Committee would smraend that complete statistical information be presented to this aociation, and that more time be given to the consideration of anday School work, recommending that at least one sitting be pevoted to the discussion of this very important subject. All of which is respectfully submitted. G. N. Ballentine, Chairman. (I) Eeport of Oommittee on TemperancOi Baptists have been pioneers in promoting the cause of temper- ace throughout the christian world, in Nova Scotia, and especially tliis township of Cornwallis. In the early history of the mperance reform, Eevds. Edward Manning and Wm. Chipman pve their powerful support to this movement, and placed the "aptists in the front rank of the great temperance army. Other aptist ministers and brethren almost without exception, early Hied themselves with this enterprise. Not without cause has this tbjcct occupied the attention of our Association. Your Committee jould earnestly recommend to our people, to use every legitimate ffort to banish intemperance from our land ; to our churches that ifery scriptural measure be adopted to put away the very appear- 2S ance of tliis evil from among them, by using at the Lord's Supptri the uniutoxicating "fruit of the vino" which we have reason to I believe was used by the Saviour at the institution of this ordinoiai. J 80 that a stumbling-block may bo i-emoved from the refonuod aiiilj weak ; by encouraging church members in total abstinence priiici- pies, and liy wisely guarding against the admission of such pcreoiisl into the (diurchcs, as do not in this respect wish to live AottWJ righteously and godly in this present evil world. Your Committee would also suggest to the friends of Acadiaj College and especially those residing in the vicinity therof, tliatl every possible effort should be prayerfully made to keep the iieighf bourhood of our institution of learning entirely free from the temptations of strong drink, which might ensnare our y«»uth, whoi in growing' numbers resort to Wolfville for purposes of study.- D. FuEEMAN, Hecreturij. f '.' i V (J) On Preparing Histories of Churches. The Committee on Denominational Literature in regard to me matter of publishing in the Minutes of the Association a short history of each church, year by year, commencing with the oldest church in the Association — report that by reference to the Minutes they find that the 1st Ilorton Church stands first in regard to date, havinj; been organized in the year 1778, and that the Committee recomJ mend that the pastor of said church, the Revd. S. VV. DeBIois requested to prepare a short history of the church to be presented alj the meeting of Association in Windsor — to embrace especially in connection with a full statistical report, the date and duration ot'thd several pastorate^i with the names of pastors, also what, if any otherJ churches have sprung frooa that church as a parent stock, with thij^ names of ordained and licensed ministere who have gone out fron the church, with whatever facts may suggest themselves as mosj valuable considered as historical data. In behalf of Committee, S. McC. Black. %|- K^m i' 23 Moneys reported by Churches appropriated during the 7ear. CiiuRciim. n s It? § It d !» 21 if TuUil. Ajiesford Up|Ksr Aylfsford Lower Briiljfewater Cambridif e I'anniiiK Cheliif u I'heHtcr ConiwalllB l8t 2iid 8rd 4th 5th Falmouth Fill River Halifax Ut, Granville 8t Church. Halifiix 2nd, North Church Halifax 3rd, Tal>eriiacle Haniiiuind'8 I'laina Ist Ha.iiinii)nd'» Plains 2nd Haiitsport Hortciii 3rd Indian Harbor Kempt Ki'iitville I;tHave New Coniwall New Germany Nen' Ross Sackville St. Margaret's Bay 2nd , ""iiidaor Windsor Plains Collections at Associations 8 00 9 35 4 00 3 10 7 02 3 00 22 85 42 70 17 35 10 45 1 00 6 95 3 00 2 28 50 80 19 90 8 43 6 00 6 00 15 46 2 30 6 00 2 39 14 00 6 00 7 10 4 26 70 44 38 $841 75 Paid minutes, postage, letter?, &c| 84 80 4316 96 96 50 S 25 1 00 60 5 87 6 88 50 5 03 2 14 76 26 65 6 20 1 45 2 00 1 40 60 •86 60 11 26 8 00 8 00 7 26 19 69 22 55 28 20 36 52 7 00 1 00 6 00 260 4 57 4 30 $) 36 3 06 1 50 •0 651 6 26 7 83 26 00 1 00 50 4 46 8 14 2 UO 109 81 21 26 82 00 4 00 2 OOi 8 00 4 70 12 26 1 00 10 00 4 00! 4 00 4 0S ^ B " 1 r^^ »»•♦■•« ^ >a to«D i«5s - - >5^ -fee ^ B e .^ 33 a i^ d • a i-i 93X09 > > ii > DC !33 re cc •»• « rl C. If O »- lO <-i S '^^ »} ■-< ( : e i :|5 '? .■S i^'l CiQ •0» ii :S r*M •H • ■ 5' . • »: ; ; • ■ •^ .i • ' o i-i ;l Si5 1h ilii- • rH • e^ • M (^ • ta ■ ■ i-4eci-i»« T"; : Tgi c a • ■ ;*i ] ■ : ■■lii : :2"i • ; 3 5 V S e I ,2 ■« . EC kT" 55 I C • - * . 5''" i ■" I •CO • H-< -05 rLf? <_5 '• « * X 5 :2 •35 ;s i^rs^! " » > > ii 53 1^^ . I- cc ^ ^* 1 • iM ■* i- 5 e . X X » X » :S •.1«1j •:.fiC S! '♦ ^ C-3 S c - > ^ : , ►sic ■•NOT ■'Inn So 5 «» 4) ^ It' coisrsTiTTJTionsr OF THE Nova Scotia Central Baptist Association. Article 1st. — This Association shall consist of Delegates reprtsentind the Churches of which it is composed, each of whom shall be a meniWofl one of those Churches, together with Delegates from Corresponding Associ i ations, not exceeding five from any one Association, and such other brethren! present as tiic Association may see fit to invite to sit in Council. Art. 2n(l. — This Association shall meet at such time and place as may bel agreed upon by the body. Art. 8rd. — Each Church shall have the privilege of sending one Dclegatel or more, but no Church shall be entitled to send more than five in additiuni to their Pastor. Art. 4th.— At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the pre] ceeding year shall preside till his successor is chosen. The choice ofl Moderator shall take place by ballot, as soon as a list of Delegates tins beenl prepared, as hereinafter provided. No brotlier shall be chosen ModeratorT two years in succession. It shall be tlie duty of the Moderator to preside inl all tlie transactions, maintain due order, and nominate Committees, unlesi| otherwise ordered by the Association. A Secretary shall be chosen, who duty it shall be to record tlie transactions of the Association, and to furnishl a correct copy of the same lor the press ; he is also to remain in office till li!i[ successor is chosen. Art. 5tli.— It phall be the duty of each Church to send by its messengerd a letter to the Association giving an account of its state, particularly of thel additions and diminutions within the last year aud generally of whatsoererf relates to its jjcace and prosperity. Art. 6th. — At each annual Meeting the letters from the Churches shall bel first handed in, from which the Secretary shall immediately make out a lisf of Delegates. The election of Moderator and Secretary shall tlien take placa after which the letters shall be read. Committees nominated by the MoileH ator shall not consist of more than five brethren, of whom three shall consti-j tute a quorum. When large committees are judged desirable tli y shall I appointed by the Association, and two-thirds of the members appointed shall be competent to act. Art. 7th. — When any Church shall desire admittance into this body, ap| plication must be made by letter, and satisfactory evidence furnished of iu faith and order ; this being done and a vote of acceptance taken, the Model rator shall, in behalf of the Association, give to one of its messengers presenf the right hand of fellowship. Art. 8th. — When any Church shall neglect to make communication M three years successively it shall be considered as baring withdrawn from usi aud shall be dropped from the Minutes, unless two or more membiTs siialj request its continuance and shall engage to enquire into its standing, auif report at the next meeting of the Association . Art. 9lh.— Although as an Association all power over the Churches il disclaimed, so far as respects any interference with their independence anJ discipline ; yet it is deemed a privilege belonging to the Association tu jutljS lor itself of the propriety of receiving or retaining any Church in its tool nexion. 27 Art. 10th. — The religious sentiments of this body are those expressed in the " Articles of the Faith and Practice of the Baptist Churches in Nova Scotia." Art. 11th. — That the Moderator be authorized at any time during the year, to call a special meeting of tiie Association in pursuance of a requisi- tion signed by ten membets thereof. ArT. I2th — Alterations and amendments may be made to this Constitu- tion by a vote of two. thirds of the members present at any of its regular meetings. E/UHiES OIF OI^DEIE^. '• r? Rule 1st. — At every sitting, business shall be opened and closed with prayer ; and immediately after opening, the Minutes of the preceding meet- ing sh&U be read and corrected. Rule 2nd. — No member of the Association shall leave the Session before the business is concluded, without permission of the Association. Rule 3rd. — No subject shall be discussed without a motion first made and te':onded. RuLB 4. — No person shall speak oftener than twice on tlie same subject unless by permisnion of the body. Rule 5th. — Brethren invited to a seat with us may speak on all subjects under consideration, but vote on none. Rule 6th — All resolutions shall be presented in writing. Rule 7th. — Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the Minutes, except so ordered at the tmic. Rule 8th.— These rules shall be distinctly read l-om the Chair at the opening of the Session. 'i m P *■ ^^^S ?'"> , Sff ^#S t irOlTA SCOTZA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY UNION. COlsrSTITTJTIOl^r. ].— The consolidation of our Home Missionary organirations, both English tod French, would, in the estimation of this Convention, tend to the more I rapid advancement of the Redeemer's Kingdom in this Province ;-~-the l>ench Mission to be considered a separate Department, and all gifts, be- quests, &c., made to the French Mission to go to that Department. 2 —This Convention shall be called the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Mis- Isionary Union. 8,— The object of this Union shall be to promote the spread of the gospel I throughout the Provinces of Nova Scotia, P. E. Island, and the Island of Newfoundland, the fostering of feeble churches, the planting of new ones, and I the dissemination of denominational literature. 4.— This Union shall be composed of ordained Baptist ministers in good I Handing with their respective churches in the Province, and delegates ap- pointed by the churches, each church in good standing with its respective AtBociation sending not more than three delegates ; together with the Pres- ident of Acadia College, the Principal of the Theological Institute, and the IVineipal ot Horton Academy, the same being members of Baptist Churches I io good standing. 5.— The officers of the Union shall be a President, who shall be elected linnually by ballot; four Vice-Presidents, one from each Association, two I Secretaries, and an Auditor, all of whom shall be appointed by open vote. 6.— The Union shall annually appoint and locate an Executive Board of Itliirteen suitable men, seven of whom shall form a quorum; and every Baptist pastor in the Province shall have the privilege of meeting with the Board, and taking part in its deliberations, but not voting; the officers of the I Society named above to be ex-offlcio members of the Board. 7.— The duty of this Board shall be to conduct the Missionary work of the I Union, and report yearly to the same, or oftener if required. 8.— There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Union, held in each of the I Nova Scotia Baptist Associations in turn, to assemble the day previous to the Imeeting oi the Association with which it is held, at 10 o'clock, a. m. ).— This Union shall appoint annually a Board of Directors to consi^ of leight from each Association con'posing the Union, whose duty it shall be to [give advice to the Executive Board in cases of emergency, and by the written I requisition of eight or more of whom, the President shall call a special meet* ling of the Union. 10.— No alteration of this Constitution shall be made unless by a two-third liffirmative vote of the members present at au annual meeting. '^' '\ 2sd:iIsrUTB3 OF THE K, S, Baptist Home Missionary Union. ih 1. UEBRON, YARMOUTH CO.. Jane 13th, 1M79. The Nova Scotia Baptist Ifoiiie Missionary Union met in it? Seventh Annual Session at Hebron under date as above. Vice-President Kev. J. H. Saunders called the meeting to order. Prayer was ottered by Rev. John lirown. Brethren W. H. Warnm and B. W. Lockhart were appointed as Secretaries. The following is a list of DELEGATES. Annapolis Boyal—Rev. T. A. Higgius, Dea. J. Healey, ahd Bro. Dimock VVhitinan. ^?-Ctt. McQuillin and John Rowe. On motion, the Executive Board of the Union was authorized to llriiisfer the work, funds and property of said Union to the Home isi(ni Board appointed by the Baptist Conventioji of the Mari- |lime Provinces. « A haarty vote of thanks was tendered to the President, Secretary [ind other mei^bers of the Executive Board for their faithful and ffticient services during the past yeaf. The thanks of the Union were also tendered to the friends at iiibron for kindness and hospitality. III. An earnest closing prayer was offered by Eev. G^ E. Day. With this session the existence af the Nova Scotia Home Mis. sionary Union ceases. Much has been accomplished, under the blessing of Heaven, by this Society. Since its formation, seven 1 years ago, about 1400 converts have been baptized by its mission- 1 aries, a large number of weak churches have been cared for, and now interests have been started in many parts of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The meeting adjourned sitie die, Kev. G. E. Day having offered fervent prayer for the future prosperity of ] our Home Missions. W. H. Warren, ) B. W. LOCKHART, / Secretaricd, L Day. ia Home Mis- ] leil, umler the niation, seven! )y its missifin- j sared for, ami )va Scotia and ! sine die, Kov, :e prosperity of j Secretaries, N. S. Baptist Horns Missionary Union. SEVEITTH ANNUAL BEPOET or THB The Executive Board of the N. S. Baptist Home Mission Union respectfully submit their Seventh Annual Report. Knowing that many pressing calls for aid were being made upon our churches, and that the financial depression still continued, your Board have not deemed it wise to undertake all that they would otherwise have undertaken for the benefit of our weak churches and destitute portions of our land. They have judged it better, however, to have faith in God and their brethren, than to close i their ears against worthy appeals. OUR POLICY has been to give aid only where union with other Churches in sup- port of a pastor was impossible ; or where inability to afford suffi- cient support remained after union. Much the larger part of the aid given has been in the way of grants to the churches. Only a few mission appointments have been made. While this method lessens considerably the reported amount of receipts and expendi- tures, your Board regard it as much the safer and more economical Iplan. Wherever possible the aid given has been extended over the |year, i, e., instead of twelve consecutive weeks one week per month been spent. Thus several that appear in the annexed table as [short missions are in reality regular supplies throughout the year. That the work done, as well as the condition and prospects of [the different fields may be the more clearly understood, we shall hpeak of cAch separately, and though the remarks mufit necessarily Ibe brief, we trust that, with the subjoined tabulated statement, |they will give all the information required. NOVA SCOTIA FROPER. • Annapolis and oreywood and milford. Rev. T. A. Higgins, ^aHor. Rev. T. A. Higgins has continued to labor on this field — ■ JDue-fourth of his time being spent with the little church at Grey- "^ood and Milford. One hundred and fifty dollars has been given aid in his support, i. e. fifty to Annapolis Church, and one hun- dred to Greywood and Milford Church. He reports " Congrega- pon large, attention good. Six added by letter. Prospect of aptism soon.*' it- J v'-'l » ■ >'\ %• Argyle and Pubnico, E. P. Coldwdl, Lk, Just previous tn the close of last year Pubnico was united with the Argyle field, anil it wj>s hoped that the two united would be able to alF(jrd an ader[ua*e support. Owing to the extra burdens imposed l)y thi building of two nieeting-houseH, commenced a few years ago, they j have hi'A'W. comi)elled to ask f(ir aid and a small subsidy has been granted. Bro. Coldwell has labored with them the greater part uf 1 the year. P)ARuiNOTON AND WooDS Harbor, Rdv. W. H. liichcin, Pnstor. Bro. liichan having given up l*ubnico and taken new grouiul at I Barrington Head and Villagedale, a grant of $150 has been given to help forward the work. He writes, " I liave preached to very attentive congregations at all my stations, and although I have not I been permitted to see large results, I trust that some good has bei;:i| done. Five have been baptized. Crow Harbor AND White Head, /?ey. A. W. Barss, Mmm\ ary. Since his settlementin Canso in October last, Bro, 13ars,d has spent one week of each month on this field. He reports thej people very poor and in great need of the Gospel. Dartmouth, Rev. John Clark, Pastor. In April, 1878, Broj ther Clark was called to the pastorate of this Church, and tliol Board, desiring to aid and lift up our weak interest in this impur-j tant place, in answer to their earnest request for help, granted A subsidy of $200 per annum. Bro. C. labored faithfully, and iiisl reports have been very satisfactory to the Board. Six were bap-j tized and seven added by letter during the year. We regret tliatl the action of the Church led Bro. Clark to leave the field at tkJ expiration of the year. It is feared that much of the good tliatj would have been accomplished, had the arrangement of last yeiu continued, has been prevented. Fall Kiver and Waverly, Bro. Ralph Hunt, Missionary This Church is very small and weak. Bro. Hunt's mission \iu highly appreciated by them, but was too short to l)e productive large results. Since the expiration of the Mission, Bro. Clark awl a member of the Dartmouth Church have preached to them ocea sionally. This tield should be connected with some other so as have the labor extended through the year. Forest Glen, Yarmouth Co. This little Church has been sup plied with preaching one Sabbath of each month by some of county pastors, assisted by two lay brethren, without any expeiisj to the Ijoard. The work is reported, however, in table. Threj have been received by letter and three by baptism. This Chcrcl began a few years ago with but eight members. Though located i a sparsely settled section it now numbers twenty-two, and is exen ing a very beneficial influence on the community. They are buildinj a small meeting-house. Hammonds Plains, &c., (colored), Rev. Wallace Lucas, Pasto\ yt. A grant of $30 for nine months was nmJo to Bro. Lucas to en- courage him to givo his time more fully to preaching the Go-«pel to the colored people at Hammonds Plains and other settlements. His reports show that a good amount has been done. .Jeddore, Rev. J. Meadows, Pastor. A grant of $tO for th»' year was given to this held, especially to encourage Bro. Meudown to continue the work at the Head of Jeddore, where there is a good congregation, but little financial ability. The work done on the whole field has been reported, less than two-thirds of the brother's time being spent on it. Living at a great distance from the ticld makes ^sii I* the amount of wo;k somewhat less than it would otherwibe be. Lower Sable River, Rev. E. N. Archibald, Pastor. For seven months of the year — until his removal to P. E. Island — Bro. Archibald spent one-sixth of his time with this little Church for which he received from the Board $23.33. In his last report he writes : *' We have had blessed little meetings all summer. The I eight or nine young men received recently are doing well." He I adds : " In retiring from labor in Nova Scrtia, I deare to express I many thanks to the Board for their kindness aD¥*•¥* VII. miRsion of twelve weeks, eight baptisms were reported and otln n were subsequently baptized by Bro. Wiu. Hall. Bro. Haverstuok visited them again during the ChnHtmns vacation, but was hindered in his work by severe illness. Though not under appointment, nr paid by the Board, he kindly reported his work which is incorpo- rated with his mission. He returns to that field this summer. New Canada, Lunekburo Co., H. K 8. Maider, Lie , Mmh>n- ary. Bro. !Maider, who is engaged in teaching at Mahone Uav, has preached at this and surrounding stations during a part of the year. In order to make the mission self-sustaining, according to the offer made by himself, in undertaking the work, he has contri- buted from his own funds $10.25 toward its support. KiVERDALE, Yarmouth Co., Rev. P. R. Foster^ Pastor. This interest is properly a branch of the Tusket Church. During the year a neat little meeting-house has been opened, and a Sabbath School organized. One has been received by baptism and three by letter and experience. KivER John, Tatmaoouchb and New Annan, Rev. D. H", Crandall, Pador. — Bro. Crandall has completed his second year on this large and interesting field. He has baptized thirteen at Kiver John, and regards New Annan as white for the harvest. A new meeting-house is being built at Lake Road, Tatmagouche. He says the people are willing to pay all they are able and even bfr yond their ability, so great is their anxiety to help on the cause. Shelburne, Jordan River and Jordan Bay and Sand Point, Rev. G. Ooudy, Pastor. These churches were without pastoral la bor the first six months of the year. In November last Bro. Goudy accepted their call, and the Board granted a small subsidji to aid in his support. The interest in Shelburne town has betnl much weakened by the removal of useful members. Sherdrooke West, Rev. E. J. Grant, Pastor. Aid to thi amount of $40 per annum was granted to this church to assist the in securing the services for one-fourth of the time of Rev. E. i Grant, pastor at Albany and Springfield. Bro. Grant remainei on the field five months, and then resumed his studies at Newtu His labors during that time were much blessed. Six were add by baptism and the Church much encouraged. He reports thi Church in good working order, the community very intelligent, an the people willing to give towards the support of the Gospel they are able. Bro. Grant has returned to the field. Tracadie and Gutsboro' (colored), A. H. Deakins, Missionar^\ After a mission of six weeks among these people Bro. Deakins tool charge of a school at Big Tracadie and continued to preach on t' Sabbaths, and do such other mission work as he was able. He hi reported in full to the Board. He regards some parts of the fieli as very encouraging, others discouraging. Walton, Rev. M. W. Brown, Pastor. This little Church hi C Spn Nev racti folio ever teml my ] and vertt to be (ilaci ii.K 11 a ikiw since AtH ing tl being we hi our s orted and otlurs Bro. IlavorHtoi'k but was hiiidired : app<»intnient, ot vhich is incorpo ;,his summer, if, Lie , Mitision- at Mahono Uhv, ing a part of tli»; ing, according to ■k, he has contri- port. »r, Pastor. Thij rch. During the ,, and a SaJtkili tism and three by AN, Rev. D. W. bis second year on thirteen at liivcr harvest. A new 'atmagouche. He ible and even be- ilp on the cause. AND Sand Point, ithout pastoral la >vember last Bro. a small subsidy le town has bem rs. tor. Aid to th arch to assist them lie of Itev. E. J Grant remained iudies at Newtua Six were addet He reports th ry intelligent, am of the Gospel al 8ld. ikint, Missionari Bro. Deakins too to preach on tb was able. He ha arts of the fiel [little Church hJ VIII. lonj( been in a low state. After the formation of the Ifnnts Co. Aux Boani, several of the pastors visitetl and prenchud to tht-m. Since October Kev. M. W. Brown has labored with thorn one-fourth of the timu. As the result of his labors the condition of the Cliurch has been much improved. Five have boeu baptizotl. A few of the brethren of the Hants Co. Boani have generously given from their own private funds a donation of twenty-tivo dollars to pay for this work. Wbntworth, "Williamsdalb and Folly Lakk, Rev. T. B. btyton, Pastor. On the recommendation of the Pastors* ('onfer- eiico of Colchester and Cumberland, a small subsidy was granted to the!porting Rev. T. H. Layton. 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Secretary. -* "^^'f^'' XVI. \Sova Scotia BaptiHt Home MifKtiotutry Union in account with J, C Anderson f Treasurer ^ 1878-79. Dr. HOME MI8SI0K. I Paid Deficency on last year's work $ 755 83 " Misuionaries and Subsidies, N. S., Branch 1,480 43 " Printing Minutes Western Ass. & H. M. Union.. 129 3U " Expenses Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer. 20 26 P. E. Island Branch, I Paid Missionaries and Subsidies $605 90 ' Printing Island Minutes, $48.00, Postage, $1.05. . . 49 05 Booh Department. [Paid G. H. Springer, Boston, for books $138 72 " Rev. W. B. Hoggs fcr Pamphlets 10 00 " Express, Duty and Freight, &c *. 13 31 $2,385 88 $654 95 To Balance carried down . $162 03 7 90 $3210 76 FRENCH MISSION. I Paid balance due on last year's work $309 99 " Missionary on this year's salary 266 84 " Copy of Deed, French Missionary premises 1 40 $578 23 Balance due Treasurer brought down . 3 30 Cr. home mission. I By balance from last report, N. S. Branch $125 87 " Receipts from N. S. Associations 1, 1 10 99 " Churches 397 81 " Individuals 280 50 " Mission Fields 32196 Miscellaneous . 90 04 P. ^. Island Branch. I By balance in Island Treasury, June Ist, 1878 $31 96 Receipts from Association 115 05 " Churches 82 70 «' Individuals 1 10 50 «♦ Mission Fields 312 82 '* Miscellaneous 3 34 $2,327 17 $656 37 |Book Department per Rev. G. E. Day, M. D 227 22 $3,210 76 By balance brought down . 7 90 xvri. By Receipts from ABSociatiuns |283 51 •• " Churches 48 83 • Individuals 74 09 ' ' Collected by Missionary on field 15 50 on agency 153 00 8574 9.^1 Balance due Treasurer 3 301 Examined and found correct, Joshua Hckstes Pearl D. Kimnb\ $578 23 ■ u'ift Auditori), Detailed Statement of lieceipts. ^^^ NOVA SCOTIA. From AsHociations— Western, $422.93. Central, 8334.53. Eastern, $363.53 Totel, 1,110.99. From Churches— Oshonie, *11.00. Sable River, $8.50. Hebron, $30.00, Ist Digby Neck, $1.00. 2nd Digby Neck, $1.00. Weat Yarmouth, §6.20. North Church, Halifax, $15.00. Liverpool, $12.50. Amherst, $40.25. Newport, 14.70. Wolfville, S45.00. Temple Church, Yarmouth, $25.00. lat St. Mary's, $5.00. Indian Harbor, $5.00. Upper Londonderry, .?2.80. Great Village, $4.25. Windsor, $82.26. Waterville, $4.32. Falmouth, 12.50. Rawdon, $3.92. Maitland, $3.18. Kempt, $12.63. Granville St., Halifax, .$38.80. River John, $15.00. Westport, $8.00. Total, $397.81. From huiividuals— A Friend, Gra.nvi\\e, $1.00. Benj. Smith, 1.00. C. Eaton, 4.00. Wm.Weddleton, 15.00, Peter Paint, 50.00. Mrs. S. Ryerson.] 10.00. Mrs. C. Turner, 1.00, Amos. Scott, 2.00. A Friend, Guyaboro, 32.00. Wm. McVicker, 400. Lewis Allen, 5.00. Benj. Hardy, 2.00. W. C. Bill, 5.00. Mrs. Benj. Smith, .?1.00. J. W. Barss, 25.00. John Smith, I 3.00. Mrs. J. W. Lovitt, $10.00. J. W. Frail, 2.00. Rev. T. li. Porter, 20.00. Miss Whitman, 2.75. E. H. Eaton, G.50. Mrs. Dr. Syda, 2.00, Legacy of the late Mrs. G. E. Dewitt, Chester, 25.00. Simeon Daniels,] 4.(X). Miss Nellie M. Nelson, 2.00. Samuel Embree, 9.75. A Sister 2n(i Hillsburgh Church, 25c. H. E. S. Maider, 10.25. Special donation byj some of the members of Hants Co. Board, 25.00. Total $280. 50. From Mission Fields—West Bay, 7.25. New Glasgow, 49.46. Falll River, 22.77. Tracadie, $2.00. Margaree and Mabou, C. B., 111.01. Crow Harbor, 3.44. New and Coddles Harbor, 30.23. New Ross, $78.55, New Canada, 1725. Total, $321.96. A/wceWaneo?<8— Mission Band, Temple Church, Yarmouth, $18.00. Hantjj C.». Aux. Board collection, 17.72. Kings Co. Ministerial Conference, 24,70.1 Yarmouth Co. Ministerial Conference, 4.05. Wolfville Baptist Sabbath! School, 24.00. Col. at Port Medway and Mill Village, 1.75. Total, $80.W,( p. B. ISLAND BRANCH. Association, July, 1878, $115.05. Baptist Church North River, 56,50,1 Long Creek, 6.75. Cavendish, 10.00. Clyde River, 9.48. Total, $82.60. From Individuah—LsLte G. P. McDonald, $10.00. Geo. Davis, 100,00.| Geo. Houlett, 50c. Total, $110.50. Collected by Miasionarieji— Jos. S. Brown, $4.00. M. Ross, 6.67. Rev.J.i B. Woodland, $302.07. Total, $302.82. Miscellaneowi— Refunded by J. B. Woodland, $2.44. Do. Railway Fares.] 90ct8. Total, $3.34. XVIII. 1283 51 48 83 74 09 15 50 153 00 $574 9S 3 30 8578 23 )8. . Eastern, $353.53, Hebron, $30.0oJ Yamiouth, 86.20. Amherst, §40.2.5.1 Yarmouth, §25.00. nulonderry, §2.80. 14.32. Falmouth,] 63. Granville St., Total, §397.81. Smith, 1.00. C. Mrs. S. Ryerson. iFriend, (tuysboro, Hardy, 2.00. W, 1.00. John Smith, I ,ev. T. H. Porter, Dr. Syda, 2.00. Simeon Daniels,! 75. A Sister 2n(i locial donation by] $280.50. 'ow, 49.46. Fall! C. B., 111.01. ew Ross, §78.55. FRKKOH MIHfllON. From Associatiomt — Western Association, $223.48. Central, §45.03. Eftstern, 15.00. Total, $283.51. From Churches—C&nard, $4.50. Hebron, 4.00. West Yarmouth, 1.05. [Third Yarmouth, 10.00. Great Village, 2.15. Lower N'illage, Truro, 4.00. I ailH)rne, 2 00. Upper Londonderry, 92cta. (iranville St., Halfax, 10.00. Windsor, 7.40. Maitland, 4Cct8. Newport, 97cts. Rawdou, 78cts. Total, From Indivi'laah — J. B. Chute's deceased children, §3.04. J. B. Chute's »ife, 1.00. Donald Grant, 80cts. Legacy of the late Mrs. Dewitt Chester, 2).00. Mrs. Walker, 5.00. Wallace Sanders, 1. 00. Mrs. .1. Newcomb, 1 00. Mrs. J(^3. Shaw, 10.00. A. E. P., 2.00. G. F. Allen, 10.00. A. F. Harlow, 1.00. Mr. k Mrs. Hatfield, 3.00. Debtor, P. K. I., 1.00. A Friend Guys'ooro, 2.00. A Friend, 6.00. Wm. Shaw, 1.00. S. Daniels, 1.00. A Sia*-jr, 2nd Hillsburgh Church, 25cts. Total, §74.00. CoUcrted by Mmionarien on Jidd — $15.50. On Agency, §153.00. Total, ?1G8.50. Financial Position. The state of the Finances at this date, June Ist, 1870. Amount due Missionaries in Xova Scotia §81<) 00 P. E. Island .323 43 " French Missionary 333 16 Total $1,472 65 Less balance on hand 7 £0 Deficency .....,....'.... $1,464 75 Ih, $18.00. Hantjj TConforcnce, 24.70.1 Baptist Sabbath 15. Total, §80.W. rth River, 56.50, j Total, §82.50. 3. Davis, 100.00.1 |88,6.67. Rev, J. >. Railway Fares.