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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mAthode. irrata to pelure. n A n 32X 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 PASTORAL ADDRESS or GEORGE HILLS, D.D. BISHOP OF COLUMBIA. TO THK CLEROV AND L. A I X Y or TBI DIOCESE OF COLUMBIA. MARCH 26, 1863. VICTORIA, V.I., PBIKTED AT THE BRITISH COLONIST OFFICE. '863. TO THE REVEREND THE CLERGY, AND THE LAITT OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND IN COLUMBIA AND VANCOUVER. My Dear Friends and Brethren, I have, on several occasions, laid before the Clergy and Laity, in conference assembled, various matters concerning the con- dition and progress of the Church. Being about to visit England on business connected with our various religious objects, it may be convenient that I should set down on paper some points upon wliich I have spoken, and in which you feel an interest. I cannot but here express, what I deeply feel, my thankfulness to Almighty God for the able and zealous cooperation of Clergy and Laity, throughout the diocese, in the difficult work of laying tho foundation of our Zion amidst such diverse and uncertain elements as have composed, at the first, tlio society of our rising provinces. "Wc have had prejudices of various sorts to encounter ; different nationalities to gather within the one fold of Christ ; profanity intemperance and immorality to resist by the Word of the Lord ; and, hardest of all, indifFercnco and worldliness to move and over- come by the awakening warnings of the Gospel. Though still in the day of small things, we may safely consider that our labor has not been in vain in the Lord. There is good reason to hope that the fruits of this labor consist not merely of ex- ternal progress, though the latter must chiefly be our index of general improvement. Since 1859 the number of the Clergy has reached eighteen, of whom three have returned to England — leaving now fifteen. There are also three Oatechists engaged among the Indian tribes. 106S6:j [41 Tho work of the Clcrfry has been carried on in the toions, the rural districts, tho mines, amongst tho Indians, and in education. Tlie congregations in the principal towns liavo hccn much in- •rcaacd during tho past year. Country congrogations are neccpparily Bmall, but early attention to the spiritual wants of our scattered agricultural population is of great importance. The mines of Cariboo were visited, in 18G1, by two of the Clergy. Last year tho three principal mining towns — Antler, Richfield, and Vanwinklo, had regular Sunday Services during the greater part of tho season. On our way up and down the Gospel was preached to tho road-making parties, and at road stations, by three of tho Clergy and myself. At times, tho congregations were large. The returns of the last year sliew eleven churches, six mission chapels, and eighteen stations in the diocese, where either constant or occasional services are conducted. EDUCATION. The paucity of children in most parts of tho diocese is the reason why but little has been done in the important matter of education. The Clergy, however, have generally been ready to instruct tho few who have been found in their several districts. Our principal educational work is in Victoria, where the two Collegiate Schools are carried on under a staff of eight Teachers ; viz., two Clergymen, three Lay Teachers and three Ladies. There are, at tho present time, sixty-one pupils in the two schools. There has been fluctuation in tho attendance. Wo have had more, and we have had fewer than now. The average receipts of the two schools, from payments by pupils have been £500 per annum. This has by no means met the expcndi- tnre, which has never been less than £1000. It now exceeds that sam. Tho question has occurred whether the staff and the efficiency of the schools should bo reduced to meet the income. I have decided to keep up fully the teaching power, trusting to maintain tho prestige of the schools and to gain thereby tho confidence of those who desire a really good and sound education for their children. In this early day of our colonies it is most necessary to preserve a good tone and standard In education. Our schools recognize the paramount im- portance of religious training. We do not press this upon those whose parents prefer to give to their children religious teaching at [6] homo; but wo aro thankful to know that the great proportion readily accept the opportunity for their children being trained in the precepts of Ileavenly Wisdom. The good fruits which will hereafter proceed from this foundation arc not to be estimated by the present cost. The Clergy engaged in the schools arc also usefully occupied in Sunday ministrations. The Principal and Vice-Principal have each a ministerial district, and aro ready to, aid in other duties of the Church. Bosides supporting the Collegiate Schools in Victoria, we hare assisted tho movement for education [by erecting a Girls' School at Nanaimo, and by aiding Schools at Esquimau and^Yale. In furtherance of education it will be useful if Institutions can be established in connection with our Church, to meet the call of young men and others for Pleading Rooms and Libraries. Lectures upon religious and general subjects might be given, and classes arranged. A quiet and rational resort would thus bo provided and many would gladly spend in improvement time which is now too often wasted in idlo and unprofitable pursuits. INDIAN MISSIONS. All efforts to educate and manage native tribes require consider- able time before results of any importance can be seen. The work of the Church of England among tho Indians has been arried on in but a limited way. One devoted Clergyman, tho Rev. Mr. Tugwell, has been compelled to return home through the illness ot both himself and his wife. The Victoria, Nanaimo and Fort Simpson Missions are conducted by two Clergymen and three Lay Catcchists. At Mit-lah-kat-lah the Mission, under Mr. William Duncan, has been much prospered and many of the Indians have given up heathen customs and formed a Christian village. I have not bcCn able to visit this distant spot myself,* but have been much encouraged by the accounts I have re- ceived from Captain Richards, R. N., of the Hecate, Captain Pike, R. N., of the Devastation, and Dr. Benson, all of whom visited tho Mission last summer. During each year we have had gatherings of Indians in various parts of British Columbia, and have given such instruction as the time and circumstances would allow. * A visit was made by the Bishop short!; after [tho Pastoral Address hfia oeen sent to proas. a. r. w. A LIST OP THE MISSIONARY BODY AT PRESENT WORKING IN THIS DIOCESE. MAMI, FLAOB. HI8BI0X. The Blihop, Victoria Vietoria. The Archdtaeon Now Woatmintter The Camp and Sapparton. The Rer. E. Cridge, B. A Victoria Rectov of Christ Church rariih. The Rer. R. J. Duodaa.H. A.. Victoria Rector of St. John'i F_. a. ( Principal of the Boys' Collegiate School; The R«T. C. T. Woods, M. A .Victoria < Assistant Minister ef St. John's, and ( Minister of F.iquimalt. ( Principal of the Indian Mission ; Aasis- The Rev. A. C. Garrett, B. A. Victoria < tnnt Ministpr nf Christ Church, and ( Minister of Cedar Hill DisUlet. ( Vice Principal of the Boys' Collegiate The Rev. W. 8. Reooo, M.A.Victoria, < School, and Minister of«Craig Flower C District. The Rer. R. L. Lowe, B. A..Saanich,. ■. j ^^^^l^^i S'^,'"'' «»"«» «'"'«''• The Rer. J. B. Good Nanaimo \ ^^^n MlfJfou^"''' '^'""" "' "" TheRev.C. Knipe,M. A Alberni Missionary. The Rer. J. Sheepshanks, M. A. New We«ti}iinster,.Rector of Holy Trinity I'aiish. The Rev. A. D. Fringle, M.A. Hope, Missionaiy. The Rev. J. Gammage,.>DottRlas, Missionary. The Rev. R. L. C. Brown,H. A. Lilloet, Missionary. The Rev. H. Reeve, Tale, Missionary. CATECHISTS, NAMB. PLAOB. MISSION. Mr. W. Duncan,. ■ Mit-lah-kat-lah Fort Simpson, Indian Mission. Mr. R. Cunningham,. . . .Mit-lah-kat-lah Fort Simpson, Indian Mission. Mr. J. B. Cave, Nanaimo, .Indian Mission. [7] FINANCES. There arc four sources from which the moans aro derived for main- taining this Missionary body and meeting requirements for Church- building, Schools, Endowments, &c. TBARLT AVIRAOa. . Xl,700 1,100 300 0* 2,00(j ,» 1. The Columbia Mission . 2. The Society for tli" Propagation of the Gospel 3. The Church Missionary Society . 4. Congregational efforts The last item includes all collections raised in the Churc'ies, and therefore some contributions for charitable objects, as wtil as for the Church itself. Still it may be regarded as satisfactory, conoidering our infant co^dition, and the many calls upon our people. It is to this source wo must look for increasing aid until our Church shall hcoomc self-supporting, and so need no more the fostering care of tho mother land. Tho total sum raised through tho Diocese during tho last throe years is .£6,232, which may be regarded as the local resjjonse to the aid given us by the Societies at home. The subject of future endowment is one I should wish to press upon the attention of our practtfcal men. It is important at an early stage to have a good plan which, being pursued carefully from tho first, may place our Church eventually in a position ©f independent usefulness. Disconnected frorf'the State, and desirous to avoid all qscstions of political difficulty our Church has declined the public aid that has been proffered. We are in a position, therefore, to combine a larger amount of support in her favor from all — of whatever politics — who may desire to cooperate in spreading the blessings of Christianity throughout the land, by means of the time-honored system of our British Church. Until our full organization be complete, that is, until we can bocon- etituted with Synodical functions as other colonial dioceses, and Bishops, Clergy and Lay delegates meet and manage the affairs of the Church in lawful assembly, it is well a Ohurch Society should be formed to raise and disburse, through a Committee, funds for tho various purposes of tho Church. We have taken some steps in this matter. Conferences with tho Church Committees of Victoria and Westminster lead me to conclude that it is advisable to have two Societies, one for Vancouver and tho * I am not sure whether this is not an under statement. [8] other for Columbia. In view of an early division of the diocoso, this plan will be preparatory to that event. OBJECTS TO BE PROMOTED IN ENGLAND. I have already informed you of ray intention to visit England, and I proceed to name some of the objects to which I purpose, God willing, to direct the attention of the Mother Church. 1. Maintenance op the Clergy. 2. Missions to the Heathen. 3. The erection and foundation op a College, Female Insti- tution, AND Orphans' Home. 4. Additional Clergy and Catecuists. 6. Division op the Diocese. 1. Maintenance op the Clergy.— It is known to many of you that in 1859 I interested a considerable body of friends in England to assist for five years, by annual contributions in the foundation of the Church in this diocese. Greatly indeed has this sympathy strength cned our work, for without it we could have done but little. I am anxious to lay before onr more favored brethren in the Church of Christ the peculiar difficulties with which we have here to grapple, and to enlist a continued, if not an increased measure of support. . Considering the great future which may bo before these rising colonies, I have a strong persuasion that tlie sympathies and interest of Churchmen at home will not be withheld ; and that, if I am per. mitted in God's good providence to have a safe voyage and good health, my appeal in yom- behalf will not be made in vain. 2. Missions to the Heathen. — We shall never be satisfied, I feel Bure, with our work of the Church unless in this generation we make an earnest effort to bring the heathen into the fold of Christ. This at least is our duty. Notwithstanding the recent ravages of. tho small-pox there are many thousands awaiting tho entrance among them of faithful teachers. I trust my visit to England may be productive of greatly enlarged operations in the heathen field of these two colonies. 3. Colleges and Orphans' Home. — The coast of tho Pacific is already the home of many families whose sons and daughters will re- quire the best education. A College for youth and for candidates foi tho ministry, buildings for a Girls' College and Boarding School, and an Orphans' Home are requisite, and wo must lose no time in ob- taining them. Our Girls' CoUegiato School occupies too limited a [^ -\ [9]: space, to accommodate both day-scholars and boarders ; but, I trust wo may soon erect a permanent and substantial building, vrorthy of the interesting and important work of female education. An Orphans' homo is likely to he always in request amidst so many vicissitudes of families in these countries, and the gathering of so many far off from their friends and native land. Wo have already had an application to receive fatherless children ; but, to our much sorrow, were compelled to refuse. 4. Additional Clergy. — For the increased work among the heathen, we shall need additional Clergy and Catechists. Comax Cowichan,Alberni, Richfield, Van Winkle, Kamloops, probably Peace River and Stekin, besides itinerating Mif-sions, should each have its stated Minister. Thus a considerable addition to tlie present body is necessary. To obtain this addition is by no means easy, even were the means of support provided. In England the supply is not suffi- cient for the home requirements — still I must make the endeavor to meet our wants, and may the Lord of tli3 Harvest raise up and send forth amongst us true-hearted laborers. 5. Division op tue Diocese. — Tlie remaining subject is that of the Division of the Diocese. I propose to bring this before the notice of those in authority whose approval will be necessary before any step can bo taken. The Bishop sliould be able personally to visit, each year, every Cure in his Diocese. Tliere are places to which I have never yet been able to go. Tlic increased area of mining groimd, and the enterprise and excitement that exist for a considerable period of the year in the upper country, demand the close, attention of the Bishop. To give this and visit other portions of the Diocese is im- possible. My opinion is, the diocese should bo divided into three, and at no distant day, into four. Judging from past instances we may expect that the extension of the Church's system, by new Dioceses, will l)oth tend tc ..^ permanently her institutions, and give increased impetus and efficiency to her holy work. One dilBculty to lie surmounted is tlie necessity of a sufficient endowment. With so many other objects in view it may not bo possible, at the present, ful'y to accomplish this plan of division. I have now briefly dwelt upon the various points of interest, both as to our present position and as to what I hope to accomplish, through the help of God, during my proposed visit to England. Let us feel the importance of earnest efforts in this our time, to plant well the Vino of God's Church, that its spreadings, in days to come, may give refreshment and slicltcr to future generations. v'^e are encouraged by the promise of our Lord, when he gave the commaBd to go into all the world and preach the Gospel and baptize [10] all nations, thatHo would bo pi*csent always by His Spirit. "We aro fellow laborers with God. Paul may plant, ApoUos water, but GoJ givcth the increase. Nor must we be disheartened by difficulties and disappointments. Whatsoever our hand findeth to do, we must do it with our niiglit and leave the event to God. Though after many days tbe bread cast upon the waters will surely be found. One soweth, another reapeth, yet the sowers and reapers are one day to rejoice together. May the God of Peace that brought again from tlic dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sliccp, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing in Hio sight' through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. — Heb. xiii. 20. Commending you to the blessing and Grace of God, I remain. My dear Friends and Brethren, Your faithful friend and servant, G. COLUMBIA. ■ Victoria, March 26, 1803. n