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It was felt by them, and many others, that the Church, by its several unions, had grown to such dimensions that it was difficult for the best informed, and impossible for the most part of its members, by any means within their reach, to obtain any conception of the extent of its field of operations, of its great schemes of Mivssions and Benevolence, and of the Legislative, Judicial and Advisory actings of its General Assembly. It there- fore occurred to them that no better way could be devised by which to represent the Church as a grand organization for the preaching of the everlasting Gospel, and the extension of Christ's Kingdom within the wide Dominion of Canada, than by preparing, with their best ability, the Hand-book now published. It em braces the leading features of our Presbyterian Church as a living power in the country, sets forth the covenants and condi- tions of our last glorious Union, and details, to an extent com- mensurate with the information available, the personel of our Ministry. The novelty of this la-^t feature has, doubtless, pre- vented many brethren from replying to our queries, and left us only the items provided in our published records. But the in- terest of these biographical notices will, probably, when another edition of the Hand-book is called for, induce a larger number to furnish the personal items required. Advantage has also been taken of public sources of information, to furnish fuller particulars than required by the schedules of those of our min- ist rs, whose labors are worthy of special recognition. We have endeavored to present in collected form the judicial decisions of the Assembly smce the Union. Its administration of justice and discipline is certainly one of its highest functions. The collective wisdom and learning of the Church, guided by the Spirit of Christ, is presumed to be afforded in these solemn deter- minations. They embrace subjects of faith, morals, and practical Christian life, than which there is surely nothing of more im- portance to the Church. In most instances the decisions are, happily, such as commend themselves to the conscience and in- telligence of Christian men. If any defect may be noted, it is that, in many instances, neither the facts of the cases, nor the ISPP7S«!, 1H75. I. ITS UNION. Minutes 1875, p. 3. — At Montreal, and within tlie Victoria Hall there : — Which day the General Assembly of the Canada Presby- terian Church, the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, and the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connec- tion with the Church of Scotland, met according to appointment for the purpose of consummating the union of their respective Ohurches. The Rev. George M. Grant, M. A., Moderator of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provivices in connec- tion with the Church of Scotland, gave out the hundredth psalm, which was sung. The Rev, Principal Snodgrasa, D. D., Modera- tor of the Synod of the Presbyterian Clnirch of Canada in con- nection with the Church of Scotland, read appropriate passages of Scripture, and the Rev. Principal Caven, D. D., Moderator of the General Assembly of the Canatla Presbyterian Church, en- gaged in prayer. The minute, adopted by each Synod, agreeing to the con- summation of union and instructing its Moderator to sign the articles of union, was read by the Clerks of the respective Supreme Courts in succession. This minute in the case of the Canada Presbyterian Church, dated the fifteenth day of June, is as follows: — The General Assembly of the Canada Preshyteiian Church, at its meeting in the month of Noven)ber hist year, having, after taking tlie i jcessary fonstitutioual means for ascertiiiniug the mind of the Chureli on the sulyect, resolved to unite ■with the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scot- luiul, tilt; Prushytcrian Oliiircli of tlio Ltuvor ProvinncH, ami tlie PrcHbyterlnu Church <»f the MHritiiiio PrdvimrH in (■(niuci-tioii with th*- Church of Scotland, oil the >;ronn«l of tlic articrh'H of union agreed upon by the Sujircinc Courts of tlie negotiating ChurchcH ; iin about to Im) taken- and earnestly jtraying that the Holy Spirit in all his (piickening and sanctifying influences nuiy tlescend largtdy on the united Church- -IIk.h»i,vk, and hereby does record its resolution, to repair forthwith as a ('onstituted Assembly to the ViCTouiA Hai.i,, the a|ipointed place of meeting, for the purjiose of consummat* ing th^Union with the aforesaid Churches, and of forming one General Assembly, to be design.itedand know, as the (bncral Assembly of the Presbyterian (Jhurch in Canada, -and does at the same time de08ses8 the same authority, rights, "jirivileges, and benelits to which this Church is now en- titled. — Any the Synod of the Presbyterian Chtircli of the Jjower Provinces and the Synod of the Presby- terian Church of the Mariiinje Provinces in connection with the- Church of Scotland, in of the same date, and couched in the same terms, the names of the Cliurches being simply transposed. That, adopted by the Synod of tlie Pres^>yterian Church of Can- ada in connection witli tlie (Mnirch of Scotland, is dated Momiav^ the fourteenth day of June, and varies from the foregoing only m the following particulars, in addition to the transposition of names, viz : — Instead of the words " to repair forthwitli as a con stituted Assembly," insert " to repair on the adjournment of tlie Court to-morrow morning." Also, after the words "and benefits to which this Church is now entitled," add '* excepting such as have been reserved by Acts of Parlianient.'*" The Preamble, Basis and accompanying Resolutions, which form the Articles of Union, were read by the Rev. VVilliuni Reid,. M.A.,one of the Joint Clerks of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church. Those are as follows: — * PKEAMULE. Page 4. — The Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, the Canada Presbyterian Church,, the Presbyterian Church ot the Lower Provinces, and the Pres- byterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland, holding the same doctrine, government and discipline, believing that it would be for the glory of God and 3 the advancement of the caui^e of Christ, tliat they sliould unite and thuH form one Presbyterian Churcli in tlie Dominion, to be called the " Prenbyterian Church in Canada," independent of all other ClnircheH in its jurisdiction and nnder authority to Christ alone, the Head of Hus Church, and Uead over all things to the Church, agree to unite on the following Huwis, to be sun- scribed by the Moderators of the respective Churches in their name ancf in their behalf. BASIS OF UNION'. 1. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, being the Word of God, are the only infallible rule of faith and njannere. 2. The Westminster Confession of Faith shall form the sub- ordinate standard of this Church ; the Larger and Shorter Catechisms shall be adopted by the Church, and appointed to be used for the instructions of the people; it being distmctly under- stood that notliing contained in the aforesaid Confession or Cate- chisms, regarding the jxiwer and duty of the Civil Magistrate, shall be held to sanction any principles or views inconsistent with full liberty of conscience in matters of religion. 3. The government and worsliip of this Church shall be in accordance with the recognized principles and practice of Pres- byterian Churches, as laid down generally in the '* Form of Presbyterian Church Government " and in '* The Directory for the Public Worship of God." 1 ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS. I. RELATIONS TO OTHER CHURCHES. Page 5. 1. — This Churcli cherishes Christian aflection towards the whole Church of God, and desires to hold fraternal inter- course with it in its several brandies, as opportuni'y offers. 2. This Church shall, under such terms and regulations aa may from time to time be agreed on, receive Ministers and Pro- bationers from other Churches, and especially from Churches holding the same doctrine, government and discipline with itself. 2. MODES OF WORSHIP. With regard to modes of Worship, tlie practice presently followed by Congresrationfl shall be alloweJ, and fiirther action in ■connection therewith shall be left to the legislation of the united Church. 3. FUND FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF MINISTERS, Steps shall be taken, at the first nieeting of the General Assembly of the united Church, for the equitable establishment and administration of an efficient Fund for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of Ministers. 4. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTIONS. The aforesaid Churches shall enter into union with the Theological and Literary Institutions which they now have, and application shall be made to Parliament for such legislation as shall bring Queen's University and College, Knox College, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, Morrin College, and the Theo- IcgichJ. Hall at Halifax, into relations to the United Church similar to those which they now hold to their respective Churches, iind to preserve their corporate existence, government and func- tions, on terms and conditions like to those under which they now exist; but the united Church shall not be required to elect Trustees for an Arts' Department in any of the Colleges above named. 5. LEGISLATION WITH REGARD TO RIGHTS OF PROPERTY. Such legislation shall be sought as shall preserve undisturbed all rights of propert}' now belonging to congregations and corporate bodies, and, at the 6ame time, not interfere with freedom of action on the part of congregations in the same locality desirous 'of uniting, or on the part of corporate bodies which may find it to be expedient to discontinue, wholly or partially, their separate existence. 6. HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY OPERATIONS. Page 6. — The united Church shall heartily take up and prose- cute the Home and Foreign Missionary and Benevolent operations of the several Churches, according to their respective claims; and with regard to the practical work of the Church and the Eromotion of its Schemes, whilst the General Af-senibly shall ave the supervision and control of all the work of the Church, yet the united Church shall have due regard to such arrange- nients, through bynods and Local Committees, as shall tend most effectually to unite in Christian love and sympathy the different sections of the Church, and at ihe same time to draw- forth the resources and energies of the people in behalf of the work of Christ in the Dominion and throughout the world. 7. GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO DENOMINATIONAL COLLEGES. In the united Church the fullest forbearance shall be allowed as to any difference of opinion which may exist respecting the question of State grants to Educational Establishments of a Denominational character. Subscription and Declaration. These Articles of Union were then subscribed, in the name and by the appointment of the Supreme Courts of the several Churches entering into union, by their respective Moderators. Whereupon the Rev. P. G. McGregor, Moderator of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, solemnly, de- clared as follows: — The Moderators of tlie Synod of i\w Presbyterian Clinrch of Canada in t'oiiiiection with the Chnriih of Scotland, of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Churcli, of ihe Synod of the Presbytf'rian Church of the Lower Pro- vinces and of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Chnrch of Scotland, having signed the terms of Union in name of their respective Churches, I declare that these (.Churches are now united and do form one Church, to be designated and knowii as the "Presbyterian C urchin Canada." The Moderators of the four Courts gave each other the right hand of fellowship, after which Psalm cxxxiii was sung. The General Assembly of the united Church was then con- 8titu*ed with prayer by the Rev. P. G. McGregor. The rolls of the Supreme Courts of the four Churches was read by the Clerks of the respective Courts, and these were de- clared to constitute the Roll of the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. 1. Of those belonging to the Canada Presbyterian Cbnrch there answered 217 Ministers and 79 Elders. 2. O^ those belonging to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, there answered 75 Ministers and 43 Elders. 6 3. or those belonging to the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, there answered 121 Ministers and 28 Elders. 4. Of those belonging to the Pre.sbvterian Church of the Maritime Provinces, there answered 13 Ministers and 7 Elders. 8. MODERATOR OF THE ASSEMBLY. Page 9. — It was moved by Dr. Taylor, seconded by Dr. Bayne, and carried by acclamation, that the Rev. John Cook, D. D., Minister of St, Andrew's Church, Quebec, be Moderator of this Assembly for the current year. Dr. Cook was conducted to the chair, thaiiked the House for the honor thus conferred, and ad- dressed the Assembly in suitable terms. 9. INTERIM CLERKS. r"" It was moved by Dr. Topp, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, and gassed unanin)0usly, that the Clerks of the several Supreme ourts, which have merged into and constitute this Court, be interim Q\erks of this Assemblv. 10. COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS. Page 10. — The Moderator nominated a Committee to prepare the busfness for to-morrow, composed of the following niembers, viz: the Moderators of the hitherto existing Srpreme Courts who have just retired from office, the Clerks, the Conveners of the late Committees on Union of the several Churches, Dr. Jenkins and Dr. McVicar ; Dr. Topp, Convener. It was agreed to hold the future sederunts of this Assembly in Erskine Church. An invitation given to a social entertainment to be given this evening in tliis place by the Members of the Church in Montreal, for the purpose of celebrating the consummation of Union, was accepted. It was unanimously resolved to hold a diet of prayer this afternoon at four o'clock in St. Paul's Cfiurch . The Assembly adjourned to meet in Erskine Church to- morrow morning at eleven o'clock, of which public intimation was made, and this sederunt was closed with praise and prayer. 11. CONCERNING STANDING ORDERS. It was agreed to adept the following Resolution : That until rules for regulating the business of the Courts of the Church are adopted, these shall he governed by the well-under- stood principles and practice of Presbyterian Churches ; it being understood that no rule or precedent of any one of the four Churches just united, inconsistent with the principles or prac- tice of any of the other Churches, shall be of binding force, until it has been re-affirmed by the Assembly. it le II.— COURTS OF THE CHURCH. 1. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Page 1.3 — The Assembly appointed a Committee, Professor Gregg, Convener, to prepare and report a measure for the con- stitution of the General Assembly as a Representative Body. Constitution of the General Assembly as finally approved, by Presbyteries and adopted I87G, p. 73, 1877 p. 22. 1. The General Assembly shall consist of one-fourth of the "whole number of Ministers on the Rolls of the several Presby- teries with an equal number of acting Elders. 2. If the number on the Roll of any Presbytery be incapable of division by four, then the fourth shall be reckoned the fourth of the next higher number divisible by lour. 3. Each Presbytery shall elect its representatives at an ordinary meeting held at least thirty days before the meeting of the General Assembly ; and, in the event of any of these repre- sentatives resigning their commissions, or being unable to attend the Assembly, it shall be lawful for the Presbytery to elect others in their place at any subsequent ujeeting previous to the meeting of the General Assembly. 4 Each Presbytery Clerk shall forward to the Clerks of the General Assembly, so as to be in their hands at least eight days before its meeting, commissions in favor of the Ministers and Elders elected as representatives; and from such commissions the Clerks shall prepare the Interim Roll, to be called at the opening of the Assembly; which, bein^ amended, if necessary, shall be confirmed as the Roll of Assembly. 5 Any twenty-five of these Commissioners, of whom at least thirteen shall be Ministers, being met on the day and at the place appointed, shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. B ilMPI I'M 8 2. THE BARRIER ACT. Minutes 1876, p. 72, 1877, p. 22. — 1. No propoaed law or rule relative to matters of doctrine, discipline, government,, or worship, shall become a permanent enactment until the same has been submitted to Presbyteries for consideration. Such consideration shall be given by each Presbytery, at an ordinary meeting, or a special meeting held for the pur- pose; and an extract minute of the Presbytery's judgment shall be sent to the Clerks of the General Assembly, before the next meeting of that Court. 2. The Assembly, if it sees cause, may, by a majority of two- thirds of those present, pass such proposed law or rule into an Interim Act, which shall possess the forro of law until the Pres- byteries have, as herein required, reporti d their judgment upon it to the next General Assembly. 3. If a majority of the Presbyteries of the Church express their approval, the Assembly may pass such proposed law or rule into a standing law of the Church. If a majority of the Presbyteries express disapproval, the Assembly shall reject such proposed law or rule, or again remit it to the Presbyteries. 3. OFFICERS OF THE ASSEMBLY. 1 . Moderators, their Election and Status. Montreal, 1870, p. 41 — Resolved, That the Moderator of As- sembly be elected by open nomination and vote of the Assembly, with the understanding that Presbyteries shall have the right to nominate. Page 79. — The Assembly resolved that the Moderator for the year shall, during his term of office, be sx officio a member of all Boards or Committees with the exception of those Boards, the number of whose members is prescribed by the Acts of Parlia- ment incorporating them. 2. List of Moderators. Montreal 1875. — Rev. John Cook, D.D.,St. Andrew's Church, Quebec. Toronto, 1876.— Rev. Alexander Topp, D.D., Knox Church,. Toronto. Halifax, 1877.— Rev. Hugh McLeod, D,D., Sidney, C. B. % I Hamilton, 1878. — Rev, John Jenkins, D.D., St. Paurs Church, Montreal. Ottawa, 1879.— Rev. William Reid, D.D., Clerk of Assembly, Toronto. Montreal, 1880. — Rev. Donald Masrae, D.D., St. Stephen's Church, St. John, N, B. Kingston, 1881. — Rev. D. H. Mc Vicar, L.L.D., Principal, Montreal College. St. John, 1882.— Rev. William Cochrane, D.D., Zion Church, Brantford. 3. Clerks of General Assembly. 1876,0.45.— 1. That the Rev.Wm.Reid.M.A. , and theRev. Pro- fessor J. H. McKerras, M.A., be Joint Clerks of the General As" eembly, and that the salary of each be two hundred and fifty dollars per annum, exclusive of incidental expenses. 2. That, in consideration of the long and faithful services of the Rev. W. Fraser, he be appointed one of the Clerks of the General A&sembly, with his former salary of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum. 11. — RECONSTRUCTION OF SYNODS AND PRESBYTERIES. 1875, page 11, 1. — Synod of the Maritime Provinces. — i'hat it would not be advisable to divide the Lower Provinces into two Svnodical districts, and that in the meantime these should be constituted into one Synod, to be called the Synod of the Maritinie Provinces, that this Svnod be divided into the fol- lowing Presbyteries : — 1. Sydney- To be the same as the present Presbytery of Cape Breton. 2. Victoria and Richmond — To be bounded on the present Presbytery of that name. 3. PiCTou — To include the congregations in the Counties of Antigonish, Guysboro' and Pictou, except those of River John and West Branch River John. 4. Wallace — To include the congregations in River John, West Branch River John, Earl town, Tatamagouche, New Annan, Wallace, Pugwash, Goose River, Amherst and Springhill. 5. Truro — To be bounded as the Presbytery of that name in connection with the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces. mmmm 10 6. Halifax — To be bounded as the present Presbytery of Halifax in the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, except Newfoundland. Y. Lunenburg and Yarmouth — To be bounded as the present Presbytery of that name. 8 St. John — To include the same territory as the Presby- tery of that name in connection with the Presbyterian Chuich of the Lower Provinces. 9. MiRiMACHi — To include the present Presbyteries of that name and Restigouche. 10. Prince Edward Island— To include the Province of that name. 11. Newfoundland — To include the Island of Newfound- land. II. — Synod of Montreal and Ottatca — To comprise all the Province of Quebec, with the exception of the territory occupied by the congregation of New Carlisle of the Canada Presbyterian Church which is transferred to the Synod of the Mari- time Provinces and united with the Presbytery of Mirannchi, the Presbyteries of Ottawa and Brockville of the Canada Presby- terian Church, and the Presbyteries of Glengarry, Ottawa, Perth, and of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland. Page 12. III. — Synod of Toronto and Kingston — To be coter- minous with the present Synods of Toronto of the Canada Presby- terian Church, and to include also the boundaries of the present Presbyteries of Guelph and Durham ofthe aforesaid Church and the Presbytery of Kingston. IV. — Synod of Hamilton and London — To be coterminous with the present Synods of Hamilton and London of the Canada Presbyterian Church, with the exception of the territory em- braced by the Presbyteries of Guelph and Durham of the afore- said Church. V. — Synod of Maniiohay consisting ofthe Presbytery of Mani- toba.— To embrace the Province of Manitoba, all the Territories of the North-West and the Province of British Columbia. The Synod of Manitoba to nuot in the Presbyterian Church, Winni SSt^'^M^'^^f^ 11 peg, on the second Wednesclay of July, at ten o'clock in the fore- noon, to define tiie boundaries of Presbyteries and attend to all other competent business. Mr. Black to -'e Moderator. Insiructions to Synods concerning Preshyierie.H and Records. That it be remitted to Synods to prescribe the boundaries of Presbyteries in the Western portion of the Church, su' ject to the following general instructions: — 1. That, being duly convened, the first item of business shall be the definition of the boundaries of Presbyteries. 2. That each Presbytery, with the Ministers and Churches within its limi's, be defined as to boundaries by geographical lines, or with respect to the most convenient lines of travel. 3. That the formation of small Presbyteries be discouraged. 4. That when two or more congregations, on different sides of a Synodical or Presbyterial line, are under one Pastoral charge, they shall for the time belong to that Presbytery with which the Minister is connected, but only so long as such con- gregational relation continues. 5. That the Synods and Presbyteries heretofore existing,which shall lose their present organization by consolidation under these arrangements, shall be considered and designated as continu- ing their succession in that Synod now defined, or Presbytery to be constituted, which includes the largest portion, counting both Ministers and Churches, of said Body, as existing at the date of Union, to attend as may be found necessary to its business and interests. 6. That the Clerks of all Ecclesiastical Judicatories, except Kirk Sessions, procure new Minute Books, in which to record their proceedings from and after the date at which the Union takes effect in such Judicatories; that all newly-arranged Pres- byteries be instructed to place the Records of their predecessors in safe keeping until the General Assembly acquire a secure and fire-proof building or apartment in which to deposit them ; and that the Assembly take immediate steps to obtain such a build- ing oi' apartment in connection with the Agency of the Church. The Synods, thus constituted, were instructed to meet for 12 organization this afternoon at three o'clock in the following places, viz.: — The Synod of the Maritime Provinces in Stanley Street Church ; the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa in Erskine Church ; the Synod of Toronto in St. Paul's Church ; and the Synod of Hamilton and London in Knox Church. In each case the oldest ordained Minister present shall preside as Moderator. III. — REPORTS OF SYNODS. 1. Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Minutes ISI 5, Appendix p. 2.— The Clerk of the Synod gave in the report of this Synod. It was moved and seconded and passed, that the arrangement of Presbyteries within the bounds of this Synod, proposed by that Body, be confirmed by the Gen- eral Assembly. Boundaries of its Presbyteries. App. P. 2. — ThisSvnod shall be divided into five Presbyteries, . viz : — Quebec, Montreal, Glengarry, Brockville, Ottawa. 1. The Presbytery of Quebec shall coniorise the following congregations: — St. 'Andrew's, Quebec; Chalmers' Church, Quebec; Valcartier ; Three Rivers; Point Levi; St. Sylvester; Leeds ; Inverness ; Danville ; Richmond; Melbourne; Sherbrooke ; Lingwick ; Winslow; Hampden; Lake Megantic ; Kennebec Road ; Riviere du Loup, and Metis. 2. The Presbytery of Montreal shall comprise the following congregations, viz :— St. Andrew's ; St. Paul's; Knox Church; Erskino Church; Stanley Street Church; St. Joseph Street Church; St. Matthew's, Nazareth Street; St. Mark's; Cres- cent Street Church; St. Gabriel Street Church; Chalmers' Church, St. John's, in the City of Montreal ; Cote des Neiges ; Lachine; Beauharnois; Chatham; Grenville; Dundee; Elgin P.Q.; Athelstane; Huntingdon; Ormstown ; Georgetown ; Btach ridge ; Russehown ; Hemmmgford ; Laprairie ; St. Louis de Gouzigue; Valleyfield ; Laguerre ; Rockburn ; Gore ; English River, Howack; Chateauguay Basin; St. Andrew's; Henry's Church, Lucluite ; First Church, Lachute; Mille Isles, Harrington; Ste. Therese ; Grande Presniere ; St. Eustache ; New Glasgow; Farnham Centre, and Covey Hill. 3. The Presbytery of Glengarry shall comprise the following 13 jssSii^!^^ 'g Ik; conj^rejiations, viz: — Ijancaster ; Williamstown ; Martintown ; Indian Lands; Kenyon ; Lochiel ; Vankleekhill ; Alexandria; Dalliousie Mills; CoteSt. George ; Cornwall ; Roxbrongh; Finch ; Osnabrnck ; East Havvkeabury. 4. The Presbytery of Brockville shall comprise the following ■congregations :— waddington; Brockville; Pre8C0tt;Spencerville ; Edwardsburg; Bell's Corners; Morrisburgh ; Williamsburg; Uiinbar ; Matilda; West Winchester; Morwood ; South Gower; Mountain; Kemptville; Oxford Mills; Merrickville ; Burritt's Rapid 8 ; North Augusta; Fairfield; Yon^e ; Lyn ; Newboro' ; Westport; Bishop's Mills; Oxford; Smith's Fallb; Perth; Lanark : Middleville. 5, The Presbytery of Ottawa shall comprise tlie following congregations, viz ; — Adaniston ; Douglas; Grattan ; Pembroke ; Almonte; McNab; Wakefield; Fitzroy ; Torbolton; Beckvvith; Russell; Gloucester; Pakenham ; Aylwin ; Alice; Pettawawa ; Ramsay; Metcalfe; Osgoode; Nepean ; Bell's Corners; Carle- ton Place; Litchfield; Arn prior ; Cotilonge; Westmeath ; L'Orignal ; Havvkesburv ; Buckingham; Cumoerland ; Chelsea; Huntley; Ross; Bristol; Richmond ; Plantagenet; St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa ; Knox Church, Ottawa; Bank Street Church, Ottawa; Daly Street Church, Ottawa ; New Edinburgh ; Roches- terville; Hull; and Avlmer. 2. Si/twd of Toronto and Kingston* App. p. 3. 4. — The report of the nroceedings of this Synod Avas given m by the Clerk of that Court. It was moved, seconded and passed unanimously, ihat the report, defining the boundariea of Presbyteries within the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, to- gether with the Overture unanimously adopte which is situated south of the gravel road, be included in this Presbytery. 8. The Presbytery of Guelph shall have the same bounds as those assigned to the Presbx rery of Guelph by the Synod of the late Canada Presbyterian Cliurch, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, with the exception of Harriston, Roth- say, Palmerston, South Luther and Little Toronto, Arthur, Cotswold, and the Townships of Amaranth and Luther. 9. The Presbytery of Saugeen shall comprise the same bounds as ihose of the late Presbvtery of Durham of the Canada Presbyterian Church, with the addition of the congregations of Harriston, Palmerston, Rothsay, Arthur, Teviotdale, South Luther, and Little Toronto. m^ 15 iti as le me ,da of ith 3. Synod of Hamilton caid London. App. pp. 5-6. — The Clerk read the report of this Synod. It was nioveu, duly seconded and passed, that the report be received, and that the arrangement ot Presbyteries, together with the recomiuendations therein, be confirmed. Boundaries of its I^'esbyten'es. 1. Hamilton Presbytery. — That this Presbytery be cotermin- ous with the boundaries of the Hamilton Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 2. Paris Presbytery. — That this Presbytery be coterminoua with the boundaries of the Paris Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 3. London Presbytery. — Tiiat thebor.jds of this Presbytery be as formerly under the Canada Presbyterian Cliurch. 4. Chatham Presbytery. — That the boundaries of this Presby- tery be cotern»inous with those of this Chatham Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 6. Stratford Prf sbytery. — That the boundaries of the Presby- tery be coterminous with those of this Stratford Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 6. Huron Presbytery. — That the boundaries of this Presbytery be coternunous with those of the Huron Presbytery, as u.ider the Canada Presbyterian Church. 7. Bruce Presbytery. — That the boundaries of this Presby- tery be coterminous with those of the Bruce Presbytery, as under the Canada Presbyterian Church ; but that the two congregations of Walkerton, and the Congregation of Brant belong to the Presbytery of Bruce. 4. Synod of the Maritime Provinces. Minutes, p. 17 — The Clerk of this Synod reported that, as instructed, they had met yesterday and ratified the arrangement of Presbyteries referred to in yesterday's minutes. The Assembly confirmed the action of the Synod. ly. — CllANUKS IN PHESBYTERIES. Toronto, 187G, p. 7.'{. — The Assembly resolved — 1. To separate Calvin Church, Rothsay, from Palmerston, mmm^ 16 and connect it with Moorefield — the united char^ie to be within the bounds and unrtli that Tom the Preaby- illcd the omplaint overture, tie Synod er of the —Carried mmenda- RTS. b as well Record se of the )rd shall erk, cum stated in ich the shortly records or other with the 1 as in 8. No unnecessary vacant minutes of sederunt. spaces shall be left between the ARCHIVES OP THE CHURCH. Ottawa, 1879, p. 58. — Overture regardinij; the preservation of all records and reienta from the origin of Presbyterianism in Canada to the present time. It was proposed, seconded and car- ried, The General Assembly having heard and considered the Overture on the preservation of the records and retenia of the Superior Courts of the several Churches now united under the name of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the collection of other books and papers that may be of value in connection with the history of the S'lid Churches, recognizing the impor- tance of the subject brought before it in the overture, and believing there should be no delay in carrying out the subject it has in view — resolve, as they hereby do, to appoint a Committee, Mr. John Gray (Orilla), Convener, with instructions, Ist, to in- quire as to the present custody of tb.e said records and retentai to take possession of the same in the name of the Church ; and, in the meantime, to deposit those that belonged to the Presby- terian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, in Queen's College, Kingston ; those that belonged to the Canada Presbyterian Church (including the records and retenia of the Superior Courts of the Presbyterian Church of Canada and the United Presbyterian Church in Canada), in Knox College, Toronto, or the Presbyterian College, Montreal, as the Committee may direct; and those that belonged to the Presby- terian Churches of the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, in the Presbyterian College, Halifax; 2nd, to collect, as they may be able, such other books and documents as may be of liislorical value in connection with any of the Presbyterian Churclies of the Dominion; and 3rd, to report their diligence in the premises to the next General Assembly. Montreal, 1880, App. p. 229 — The Committee have to report that, in obedience to the instructions of the last General Assembly, they have taken steps to collect such documents and works as may seem calculated to throw light on the early history of the Presbyterian Cliurch throughout the Dominion. For this purpose a circular was issued, with directions in regard to the persons to whom documents, etc., should be sent ; and in response 22 thereto several books and other papers have been deposited. The places selected as depositories are Halifax, Presbyterian College, Montreal Presbyterian College, Queen's College, and Knox College ; and the persons to whom all papers and docu- ments are requested to be sent are Dr. MacGregor, Professor Campbell, Principal Grant, Dr. Gregg, Mr. H. S. McCollum, St. Catharines, and the Convener of this Committee. It is of very great importance that anyone possessing docu- ments bearing on the history of Presbyterianism in this land should secure their safety by transmitting them to any of the persons named above. III. ORDINATION, INDUCTION AND LICENSE. 1. QUESTIONS AT ORDINATION OR INDUCTION OF MINISTERS. Minute 1876, p. 70. — I. Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the word of God, and the only infallible rule of faith and manners? 2. Do you believe the Westminister Confession of Faith, as adopted by this Church in the Basis of Union, to be founded on and agreeable to the Word of God, and in your teaching will you faithfully adhere thereto ? 3. Do you believe the Government of this Church by Sessions, Presbyteries, Synods and General Assemblies, to be founded on and agreeable to the Word of God, and do you en- gage as a Minister of this Church to maintain and defend the same? 4. Do you own the purity of worship at present authorized by this Church, and will you conform thereto? 5. Do you promise to give a dutiful attendance in the Courts of this Church, to submit yourself in the spirit of meekness to the admonitions of this Presbytery to be subject to it and the superior judicatories, to follow no divisive course, but maintain according to your power the unity and peace of the Churcli? 6. Are zeal for the glory of God, love to the Lord Jesus Christ, and desire of saving souls, so far ar you know your owe heai t, your great motives and chief inducements to enter the office of this ministry ? J 23 le posited, ebyterian eae, and ,nd docu- Pro feasor >lluni, St. sing docu- this land .nv of the ,NSE. II8TERS. :urea of the d the only f Faith, as founded on ng will you Church by blieB, to be do you en- defend the authorized n the Courts neekness to it and the lit maintain liurcli? Lord Jesus ow your owe iter the office 7. Have you directly or indirectly used any undue means to procure this call ? 8. Do you engage, in the strength and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live a holy and circumspect life, to rule well your own house, and faithfully and diligently to discharge all the duties of the ministry to the edification of the body of Christ? 2. QUESTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR LICENSE. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, as above 6. Do you engage, in the strength and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live a holy and circumspect life, and faithfully to preach the gospel, as you may have opportunity ? 6. Do you promise to submit yourself in the Lord to the several judicatories of this Church? 3. QUESTIONS AT ORDINATION OF ELDERS. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, (omitting " in your teaching" in No. 2, and substituting in No. H, " Ruling Elder " for " Minister.") 5. In accepting the office of Elder do you engage, in the strength and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, /aith fully and diligently tfi perform the duties thereof; watching over the flock of which you are called to be an overseer, and in all things show- ing yourself to be a pattern of good works ? 4. QUESTIONS AT ORDINATION OF DEACONS. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, {Mutatis mutandis). 5. In accepting the oflfice of Deacon do you engage, in the strength and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, faithfully and dili- gently to perform the duties thereof? 6. FORMULA TO BE SIGNED BY ALL OFFICE-BEARERS. tt I hereby declare that I believe the Westminister Confession of Faith, as adopted by this Church in the Basis of Union, and the government of the Church by Sessions, Presbyteries, Synods and General Assemblies, to be founded on and agreeable to the Word of God ; that I own the purity of worship at present > ' i , I i i i I I 'il I I ll If . ( 1 .7 U 24 authorized by this Church; and that I engage to adhere faith- fully to the doctrine of the said Confession, to maintain and defend the said government, to conform to the said worship, and to submit to the discipline of this Church, and to follow na divisive coarse from the present order established therein.' » IV.— ADMISSION OF MINISTERS FROM OTHER CHURCHES 1. ACT FOR THE RECEPTION OF MINISTERS. Montreal, 1880, p. 52. The draft Act for the reception of ministers, having been approved by a majority of Presbyteries, in terms of the Barrier Act, was enacted as a standing law of the Church, in terms following: — 1. Any minister who is a settled pastor in a Church which holds the same doctrines, government and discipline as this Church, and who is regularly called by a congregation of the Church, may be received by a Presbytery on presenting a Pres- byterial certificate ; but the Presbytery if it sees cause may refer the case to the Assenr.blv. 2. Ministers and licentiates expressly designated or com- missioned by the Churches in Great Britian and Ireland, may, on producing their commissions, be admitted by Presbyteries as ministers or probationers of this Church. 3. In all cases, in which an applicant for admission does not come in the manner provided above, but with a Presbyterial cer- tificate only, he cannot be received into full standing as a minister or probationer of this Church without permission of the General Assembly. 4. The Presbytery shall, at an ordinary meeting, hold pri- vate conference with the applicant, for the purpose of ascertaining his doctrinal views, literary attainments and other particulars. If satisfied, the Presbytery shall record its judgment, and trans- mit the application, with extracts of its proceedings thereon, and relative documents, to the next General Assembly; and the Clerk of the Presbytery shall forthwith issue circular letters to the other Presbyteries of the Church. fgarMw 25 e faith- kin and lip, and ,llow no 4 [BR ;eption of sbyteries, ^aw of tlio ch which le as this ion of the Qir a Prea- j may refer or com- d, may, on 3yteriea as on does not .yterial cer- 8 a minister the General .g, hold pri- ascertaining particulars. ,, and trans- it org thereon, j]y ; and the ar letters to 5. The Presbytery, if unanimous in transmitting tlie applica- tion, may in the meantime avail itself of the applicant's services. 6. If tiie Assembly grants permission to receive the appli- cant, the Presbytery shall on his satisfactorily answering tiie questions to be put to ministers or probationers, and on his sign- ing the formula, receive him as a minister or a probationer of this Church. 7. When the Church to which the applicant belonged is not a Presbyterian Church, the applicant must apply to the Presby- tery within whose bounds he resides, and produce documentary evidence of his good standing as a minister in the Church to which he belonged. The Presbytery, if satisfied with such evi- dence, shall proceed to confer with him, and answers must be obtained to the following questions, viz:— (1.) What course of study has he passed in Arts and Theology? (2.) When, where and by whom was he ordained to the min- istry ? (3.) Has he ever been connected with any other Church than that from which he brings documents, and if so, in what capacity ? (4.) What are his reasons for applying for admission to this Church, and what has led to his change of views? (5). How long has he resided within the bounds of the Presby- tery ? 8. The Presbytery, if satisfied with the answers to these questions, shall further inquire as to the degree of success which nas attended the previous ministry of tiie applicant. If satisfied as to the probability of his usefulness in the Church, and as to his Christian character and good report, the Presbytery shall record its judgment on the whole case and apply for leave to admit him. The answers given and the information obtained must be embodied in a report, transmitted to the General Assem- bly, along with extracts or the Presbytery's proceedings and other documents. 9. The applications, sent forward by the various Presby- teries of the Church, shall be considered and disposed of as the General Assembly may from time to time determine. 10. If tlie Assembly grants permission to recei' e the appli- cant, the Presbytery shall proceed as hereinbefore mentioned in section sixth. ff il M. I 26 11. All applicants for admission to the Church, other than those referred to in section first and third, must appear personally before the General Assembly. 2. MINISTERS RECEIVED. Toronto, 1876, p. 81. Messrs. J. Russell Kean, William Stephenson, D. M. McGregor, Daniel W. Cameron, Thomes D. Johnston, John Dobbin West, James Ballantine, John Nicholls, William Hawthorne, David Mann, Charles Brouillette, and W F. Clarke, as Ministers. — Messrs. William C. Armstrong and William Frizzell as Licentiates of this Church. — Mr, Joseph A. Andrew to the status of a Student of Divinity of the First year. — Remit M. Ouriere to the care of the Presbytery of Montreal for the purpose of employing him in such work in connection with French Evangelization as he may be fitted for, and of prescribing such course of study as may specially qualify him for such work. Halifax, 1877, p. 44. Messrs. Abraham Beamer, James Campbell, J. L. Robertson, and R. D. Duclos as Ministers. — Remit to the Synod of the Maritime Provinces the application of Mr. James Fitzpatrick a Licentiate of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, to be received as a Probationer. — Remit Mr. Camerle to the care of the Presbytery of Montreal for a year, with a view to the direction of his studies ; but require that Presbytery to make a fresh application to the Assembly before they admit him to the status of a Minister. — Receive Mr. B. Ouriere, as a Minister of this Church; but, considering that there is a diversity of opinion on the question of Roman Catholic ordination, agreed that this act is not to be regarded as a precedent decisive of the question. Hamilton, 1878, p. 52. — Messrs. George Coull, M.D., Joseph H. Paradis, E. Roberts, B. J. Brown, Robert Scrimgeour, and O. Camerle, (ex-priest) as Ministers. Malcolm Cameron, Alexander W, McLeod, Samuel T. War- render as Licentiates. Mr. Laing dissented froni the reception of Mr. Camerle as an ordained minister. ¥ I 2T her than ersonally homes D. NicVioUs, e, and W Lrong and Joseph A. rat year.— ontreal for ection w\th prescribing n for such mer, James Ministers.— pplication ot ■ian Church Probationer, of Montreal ; but require he Assembly -Receive Mr. Hidering that tiian Cathohc .(rarded aB a M.D., Joseph geour, and O. imuel T. War- Camerle as an Ottawa, 1879, p. 34. — Messrs. D. R. Crockett and J. A. R. Dickson, as Ministers. Permit Mr. Hoskin to resume his position as a Minister. In regard lo the reception of M. Antonio Internoscia (form- erly a priest ot the R. U. Church) it was moved and carried, That M. Internoscia, ex-priest, be admitted as a minister. Mr. Laing, and others craved leave to enter a dissent. Montreal, 1880, p. 26. — Remit the application on behalf of Mr. James Christie to the Presbytery of Trnro, with instructions to restore him to the ministry should all the circumstances in his case seem to them to justify such action. Receive Mr. F. W. Archibald as a Licentiate. Recognize the full status of Mr. William Doak us a minister. Defer the case of Mr. Christopher Smith, in its present state and in the absence of all the necessary information. Receive Mr. Dugald McGregor as a minister of this Church. Kingston, 1881, p. 42. The Assembly granted leave to the Presbyteries applying to receive as Ministers of the Church, Mr. James McElory, from the Presbyterian Chnrch, in Ireland; Mr. W. D. Rees, from the Baptist Church; Mr. G. H. Edmunds, from the Methodist Episcopal Church; Mr. G. A. Smith, from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; Mr. James Howie, from the Congregational Church; Mr. John Ferris, from the Church, of Scotland ; Mr. Andrew Love, if his papers are satisfactory, and Mr. Joiin A. Cairns as a Licentiate. special oases. 1881, p. 43. — J. A. Andrew, formerly a Minister of the Methodist Church, having attended the required classes in Queen's College, receive him as a Minister. Mr Peter Fleming, place under the care of the Presbytery, with instructions to prosecute his studies in Greek and Hebrew, with a view to his being received as a Minister at the next As- sembly. Mr. Henry Norris, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, advised to attend one of the Theological Colleges two 191 28 years, witli a view to his reception as a Minister the Examining looard to decide ^vhat classes ne shall attend. Mr. Anthony Couboue, an ex-priest of the Church of Rome, who, it was stated, had attended one session at the Montreal College, was received as a missionary to labour under the Board of French Evano;elization. Mr. Alexander Mclven/Je. — The Assembly, after hearing re- lative papers read, jjranted leave to the Presbytery of Toronto to receive him as a Mmi«ter. Mr. Archibald Lees, formerly a Minister of this Church, but now under sentence of deposition, the Assembly resolved, that should he see proper to apply to the Gonnral Assenibly of the Free Church of Scotland for the removal of the sentence of deposition, the General Assembly of this CInirch will place no barrier in the way. And further, instructs the Presbytery of Kingston to furnish Mr. Lees with any documents that may be necessary in his case. Page 43 — The Assembly ordered that, henceforth. Presbyteries on making application to the Assembly for leave to receive Minis- ters, forward at the same time full extracts from their Minutes of all proceedings in regard to such application. i tit- St. John, N. B., 1882, p. 12. — Application from the Presby- tery of London, on behalf of Dr. Charles Elliott, fonnerly Pro- fessor of Divinity in the Theological College of the North- West, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. It was granted at once, and the Presbytery of London had leave, as requested, to admit Dr. Elliott as a Minister. Page 20. — The Assembly agreed to receive Messrs. Andrew Hudson, Wm. Henry Jamieson, Daniel Blue, G. A. McLachlin, Thor.ias McAdam, Peter Fleming, Godfrey Shore as ministers, and Mr. J. G. Henderson as a Licentiate. Page 27. — On the application of the Presbytery of Ottawa, on behalf of Messrs. Joseph Vessot and J. A. Vernon, the Assembly resolved, that it was mexpedient to receive them as min sters, although recognizing their services in connection with the Board of French Evangeli/,ation, and not desiring to interfere with their present position. 29 On the application on belmlf of Mr. P. S. Vernier, trans- mitted liy the l^resbytery of Ottawa, the Assembly reHoIvcd that Mr. Vernier be phiced under tlie overniglit of the Presbytery of Ottawa, with iriHtructions to tlie Presbytery to supervise his edu- cation, by examination and otherwise, and to report to the next Assembly. The application of the Presbytery of London, on Viehalf of Mr. Geo. Crombie, l)e not granted in the meantime, but that they have leave to employ him as a catecliist. Defer in tiie meantime, consideration of the applications on behalf of Messrs. Lees and Charbonnel. ?by- I, on ibly lers, lard lieir V. JUDICIAL CASES. 1. REFERENCE CONCERNIKO AN ORGAN. Toronto, 1876, p. 27. — The Presbytery of Wallace transmit- ted a reference concerning an application IVonj the congregation of Amherst for permission to use an Organ in public worsliip. After consideration it was moved ami carried by a majority of 220 to 47. Tiiat the Presbytery of Wallace be instructed to intimate to the congregation of Amherst that tliey are at liberty to introduce instrumental music in public worship, provided the harmony of the congregation be not thereby distracted. From tliis finding Messrs. Robb, Tliomas Macpherson, John McTavish, John BVaser, Peter Crurie, George Sutherland ; Wil- liam Heron, Arnold Ross, John McAlpine, Hector McCrimmon dissented, for reasons to be given in in due time. (No reasons published.) 2. reference as to certain names on presbytery rolls. Page 28. — There was produced and read a Reference from the Presbytery of Wallace, craving direction as to thecourse to be pur- sued with reference to the names of certain Ministers formerly be- longing to the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland, who have not entered the United Church, whether or not they should remain on the Roll of the Presbytery. Mr. Thomas Sedgwick was heard in support of the Reference. Whereupon it was unanimously agreed I :i'^-' 30 — SuBtain the reference and authorize the Presbytery to retain or remove tlieir names, as tliey may see cause. Mr. Mackinnon made a Htatement as to a like state of tilings in connection with the Roll of the Presbytery of Pictou. The Hame was held to be a Reference, and the Presbytery of Pictou was instructed in the same terms in which the reference from the Presbytery of Wallace has just been disposed of. 3. REFERENCE in Tt HOUSTON — PRESBYTERY OP ST. JOHN. Page 28. — The Assembly next took up a Reference from the Presbytery ot St. John, craving instructions as to the manner in wliich they should deal with the following case brought before them by an Extract Minute of the Presbytery of Miramichi in these terms : " The Clerk read certain papers put into his hands ** by the Rev. Samuel Houston, late of Calvin Church, St. John,. ** and now of St. Luke's Church, Bathurst, a Minister within the " bounds, libelling certain parties who are elders of a congrega- " tion under the jurisdiction of the Presbytery of St. John, and ** making request that this Presbytery instruct the Clerk to for- ** ward the sanie to tiie Presbytery of St. John in order that they " put said parties on their trial for said offence. Mr. Houston ** further makes request that the Presbytery authorize him to ** prosecute the matter before the Presbytery of St. John. These ** requests the Presbytery granted, and iLo Clerk was instructed ** accordingly." The following motion was passed unanimously, Sustain the Reference and remit to the Presbytery of St. John to proceed and deal with the case. 4. REFERENCE lU TC SIMPSON — PRESBYTERY OF PARIS. There was produced and read a Referen'^e from the Presby- tery of Paris in regard to Mr. John H. Simpson, a local preacher in the Methodist Church of Canada, at present engaged in teach* ing a school at Waterford, who desires to be received under the care of the Presbytery with a view to the Ministry in the Presby- terian Church. Mr. Lowry was heard in support of the Refer- ence. Whereupon it was resolved, Instruct the Presbytery to correspond with the authorities of the College which Mr. Simpson proposes to attend, with a view to have him entered on terms that III ' I \M'' 31 may be most advantageous to the applicant, and at the same time preserve the integrity of the course. 6. REFERENCE in re rev. d. j. macdonmell. (1.) Deed of Reference — first finding. Toronto, 1876, p. 33— From the Presbytery of Toronto^ arising out of the action of the Presbytery in regard to a sermon £ reached last September by the Rev. D. J. Nlacdonnell, B.D., linister of St. Andrew's Church, Toronto, on the eternitv of the future punishment of the wicked. On the 4th November last^ the Presbytery dealt with Mr. Macdonnell on account of this ser- mon, and, as part of their judgment, required him to report to that Court as to his agreen»eni with the teaching of the Confes- sion of Faith on the (K)ctrine in question, not later than the last regular meeting before the next General Assembly. On the 18th April, and at subsequent dates, Mr. Macdonnell laid before the Presbytery, or a Committee of that Court, a succession of state- ments of his views on the pomts in question, which were deemed unsatisfactory. On the 30tb May last, the following statement was presented by Mr. Macdonnell, viz : •* Notwithstanding diffi- " culties which Ihave regarding the eternity of future puniHhnient, "I continue my adhesion to that doctrine as implied in my ** assent to the Confession of Faith, formerly given." On this the following action by a majority of the Presbytery was taken, viz : " That the statement, handed in by Mr. Macdonnell, be ** transmitted to the General Assembly with an expression of the ** hope that the Assembly may find it a satisfactory basis for the ** settlement of the case ; and that the whole matter be now refer- **red to the General Assembly with the request that that Vener- ** able Court would finally issue it." This constituted the Deed of Reference. l*arties having been heard and after much reasoning tlie judgment of the Assembly by a majority of 263 to 161 was as lollows :--Sustain the Refer- ence for judgment; find that in statements made before this As- sembly Mr Macdonnell has declared that he does not hold the doctrine of everlasting punishment in the sense held by this Church and formulated in the Confession of Faith, nevertheless that he lias adopted no doctrinal views contrary to the Confession of Faith ; therefore resolved: 1. That the above twofold state- 32 ment is not satisfactory to this Assembly ; 2. That a Committee be appointed to confer with Mr. Macdonnell in tlie Ijope that tliey may be able to bring in a report as to Mr. Macdonnell's views which may be satisfactory to this Assembly. (2.) Dissent. From this decision Dr. Snodgrass dissented for the following reason, viz.: '' Because Mr. Macdonnell has this evening fully " and clearly stated his views to the Assembly, and because the " course which the Assembly has resolved to take is not fitted, ** unless by undue constraint, to bring his views into full accord " with the accepted doctrine of the Church." 84 Ministers and 20 Elders joined in the Dissent. A Committee was accordingly appointed by the moderator, Dr. Bayne, convener. (3.) Report of Committee. 1876, p. 53. — The Assembly went into Committee of the Whole on the report of the Committee on the Reference from the Presbytery of Toronto, as follows: — Pajre 53. The Committee beg leave to report to the General Assemmy that Mr. Macdonnell met with them and stated that, while he was defeirous to meet the wishes of the Assembly in regard to conference with the Committee, he respectfully referred iliem to the statement made on Thursday evenmg before the Assembly^ as clearly defining his position, and that the report of that statement, which was published in the daily Mail of the 16th inst., is substantially correct. After mature deliberation the Committee agreed to lay before the Assembly the following minute, for the adoption of the Court. Considering (1) that this General Assembly has already declared that the statements of his views, made by Mr. Macdonnell before it, are not satisfactory: (2.) That, on meeting with the Committee appointed by the Assembly to confer with him, he signified thai he has at present no further statement to make, by which his position towards the doctrine in question might b>e modified : (3.) That the doctrine of the eternity or endless dura- lion of the future punishment of the wicked, as taught in the 33 onmnittee lope that jdonnell's following ning fully 38 use the not fitted, all accord isters and moderator, ee of the ! from the e General ated that, sembly in y referred jefore the report of lil of the lay before tn ' of the already acdonnell with the h him, he make, by might oe less dura- it in the Confeswion of Faith, is a doctrine of Scripture, which every Minister of^tliis Church must hold and teach: The General Assembly leels under obligation to continue its care in this matter. But, inasmuch as Mr. Macdonnell has expressed his regret for having preached -^e sermon which gave occasion for these proceedings, has in' .jated that his mind is at present in an undecided state U8 regards the doctrine in question, and has engaged, while seeking further light, not to contravene the teach- ings of the Church; the Assembly, in the hope that Mr. Macdonnell may soon find his views in accord with the Standards on the subject in question — Eesolve, that further time be given him carefully to consider the matter; and that he be required to report, through his Presbytery, to the next General Assembly, whether he accept the teaching of the Church on the subject. The Assembly would commend their brother to the gtiidance of the Spirit of Truth, praying that, with the Divine blessing upon further study of the Word of God, all difficulties as to the Scriptural evidence of the momentoup doctrine concerned may speedily cease to perplex his mind. Resolved, by a majority of 127 to 71, that the report as it stands be adopted. The Committee rose, the Moderator resumed, and the Chairman reported the resolution of the Committee of the Whole, whereupon, a vote being taken, it was carried by 127 to 04: **That the resolution reported by the Committee of the Whole House, become the finding of the Assembly. " »> (4.) Dissent and Reasons. From this decision Principal SnodgraKS, in his own name, and in the name of all who may adhere to him, craved leave lo dissent, for the following reasons, viz.: — 1. Because the Committee, in considering the position of Mr, Macdonnell, do not appear to haveattached due weight to the full statement of his views submitted by him to the Assembly on the evening of Thursday last. 2. Because the report gives an exairgerated representation of Mr. MacdonnelPs attitude towards the doctrine in question. u 3. Because Ihe deliverance of the Assembly is not fitted, except by undue constraint, to result in the removal of Mr. Macdonnell's difficulties. Forty members adhered to this dissent, and concurred in all the reasons. Three dissented and concurred in the third reason. Nine dissented without reasons. A Committee was appointed to answer the aforesaid reasons. (5 ) Answers to Reasons of Dissent. Page 69. The Convener of the Committee reported answers to the reasons of dissent presented by Principal Snodgrass and others, as follows, viz.: 1. In answer to the first reason, your Committee reply that a due consideration of the statement made by Mr. Macdonnell on Thursday last, shows that the more favorable expressions therein employed are neutralized by others, indicative of his mability to assent to the views of the Church, and especially by his direct definition of the attitude of his mind towards the doctrine in question as one of doubt, as distinguished from belief on the one hand, and denial on the other. And your Committee add that they fail to discover evidence of any Hubsiantial change of opinion from that held by Mr. Macdonnell, when he was last before the Presbytery of Toronto, or when he addressed the Assembly on Monday night. 2. In answer to the second reason, your Committee reply that they are wholly at a loss to discover the foundation on which it rests. The only statement contained in the report respecting Mr. Macdonnell's attitude towards the doctrine is that *'he has intimated that his mind is at present in an undecided state as regards the doctrine in question," which surely cannot be viewed as an exaggerated representation. And your Commit- tee further observe that, inasmuch as all the motions submitted to the Assembly approved of that portion of the report, which contains the alleged exaggeration of Mr. Macdonnell s attitude, the dissentients, voting as they did for the.-e motions, have seriously weakened the ground on which their dissent proceeds. 3. This rea«on rests on two assumptions, neither of which eeems to your Committee to be well founded. First: That the 35 not fitted, al of Mr. rred in all d reaflons. inswers to grass and ply that a lonnell on 1)8 therein lability to his direct octrine in DM the one add that jhange of was last eseed the tee reply ation on le report ne is that mdecided y cannot Commit- ubniitted rt, which attitude, ns, have jroceeds. of which Phat the chief end aimed at by the Assembly in the action complained of is to bring Mr. Macdonnell's views into accord with the doctrine held by the Church ; whereas that end is secoridary, and not pri- marily aimed at. The granting of time for consideration was the result of a de.-^irc to deal tenderly and leniently with a brother, as there seemed still reason to hope that on a more full consider- ation he would be able so to define his position as to make fur- ther dealings unnecessary ; and the fixing of the limit at one year arose from the circumstance that it was the shortest possible time in which a report can be presented to the Supreme Court. And secondly : it your Committee understand this reason, it pro- ceeds upon tlie assumption that the fixing of a time-limit, within which Mr. Macdonnell is to report, tends to hinder his mind from acting freely and fairly. This, your Committee affirm, cannot be, since n»en are constantly called upon to decide important questions of truth and duty within very definite time-limits. Your Committee would further add that the absence of such a time-limit as is complained of would leave it open for a minister to remain permanently in the Church, whose avowed mental attitude towards an important doctrine of God's Word is not such as this Church demands of her accredited teachers. (6.) Report of Mr. D. J. Macdonnell and finding. Halifax, 1877, p. 11. — The Clerk produced and read an Ex- tract Minute of the Presbytery of Toronto, transmitting a report from the Rev. D. J. Macdonnell, B.D., as required by last As- sembly, as (bllows, viz : — " The General Assembly of 1876 having required me to report through the Presbytery of Toronto to this Assembly, whether I accept the teaching of the Church on the eternity of the future punishment of the wicked, I beg respectfully to state that I hold no opinion at variance with that teaching." Page 15. The Assembly having discussed the answer at length, on motion by a majority of 174 to 82 it was resolved: — Tlie General Assembly, having heard the statement of Mr. D. J. M'*cdonnell, given in as his reply to the injunction of last Assembly, whereby he was required to report through his Pres- bytery whether he accepts the teaching of the Church on the sub- ject of the eternity or endless duration of the future punishment of the wicked, as taught in the Confession of Faith and as a doc- trine of Scripture, finds that, while representing that he holds no i ' :i 5-, !! *■ it 'I' 36 opinion at variance with that teaching, he has failed to state that he accepts it, and accordingly requires him to give in writing, ad- dressed to the Moderator, before ten o'clock on Monday forenoon, a categorical answer to the said question in terms of the deliver- ance of last Assembly. (7.) Reasons of Dissent. From this finding Principal Snodgrass craved leave to dis- sent in his own name and in the name of all who may adhere to h'm, for the following reasons, viz.: — 1. Because Mr. Macdonnell has a'ready reported an answer in a form as categorical as can fairly and constitutionally be re- quired of a Minister, who adheres to the Confession of Faith. 2. Because the Assembly has no constitutional right, at this stage of the proceedings in the matter before it, to require Mr. Macdonnell to give his answer in any particular form. To this dissent and for the^e reasons forty members ad- hered. A Committee was appointed to answer the aforesaid reasons^ (8.) Answer to Reasons of Dissent. 1877, p. 17. 1. It is replied to the first reason — (1.) That the statement of Mr. Macdonnell cannot be regarded as in any sense an answer to the question which the Assembly in the exercise of its constitutional rights put to him. (2) To justify the answer of Mr, Macdonnell by the state" ment that it is all that can be constitutionally required of a Min- ister who adheres to the Confession of Faith is to present a false issue, inasmuch as the adherence of Mr. Macdonnell to the Con- fession of Faith in regard to the doctrine of the endless duration of future punishment is the very point in question before the Court; and, so far from the dissentients having the right to affirm his adherence in the present instance, Mr, Macdonnell in his last statement before the previous General Assembly expressed his inability at that time to give it. 2. That the Assembly has certainly a constitutional right in such a case as the present, for the maintenance of the truth of God, to require an answer in whatever form it deems best fitterl 37 id reasons. to satisfy itself of his acceptance of the doctrine involved (vide "Rules and Forma of Procedure of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces," pp. 103, 104, and" Hdl's Practice in the Church Courts," p. 64.) (9.) Reply of Mr. D. J. Macdonnell. Page 16. The Clerk produced and read a communication which the Moderator had this morning received from Mr. Macdon- nell, in response to the requirement embodied in the motion, which on Saturday had become the judgment of the House. Said com- munication 13 in the following terms, viz.: — " I herewitlj submit in writing what I said on Saturday last, when it was announced that tlie amendment proposed by Dr. Topp had bec^ome the judgment of the Assembly. " I hold that I have already given an answer to the question embodied in that resolution as categorical as a Minister within the Chun^h, who hiis declared his adlierence to the Confession of Faith, and who still adheres to it, can fairly or constitutionally be required to give on a point on which he is confessedly in difficulty. " If that answer be not deemed sutflcient, I request, as I have a constitutional right to do, that the Pn'sbyt^ry of Toronto be instructed to frame a libel and deal with the matter accoiding to the laws of the Church." It was moved and passed unanimously, that Mr. Macdonneil's statement, now read, he received ; that the consideration of the same he taken up at ten o'clock to-morrow morning; and that meantime the statement be printed and copies pTuced in the hands of members. Page 21. The Assembly proceeded to the consideration of Mr* Macdonneil's answer given in yesterday morning. Soon after the debate had commenced, a motion was submitted and carried, that, before the Assembly proceeds further in considering what future action should be taken in this case, a Committee be ap- pointed to meet and deliberate with the view of presenting a basis for a satisfactory adjustment of the case, and that the debate be in the meantime suspended. A Committee in terms of this motion was accordingly appointed with instructions to report at the after- noon sederunt. (10.) Conclusion oj the Case, 1877, p. 23. Dr. Jenkins, Convener of the Committee ap- pointed to meet and deliberate with the view of presenting a basis L, 38 for a satisfactory settlement of the matter relating to Mr. Mac- don nell, reported — That they have ascertained from Mr. Macdonnell, through a eub-Comn)ittee, that, in intimating in his last statement to the General Assembly his adherence to the Confession of Faith, he intends to be understood as saying : — " 1 consider myself as under subscription to the Confession of Faith in accor- dance with my Ordination vows, and I therefore adhere to the teaching of the Church as contained tlierein on the doctrine of the eternity or endless duration of the future ])unishnieiit of the wicked, notwithstanding doubts or difficulties which peri)lex my mind." The Committee therefore unanimously recommend that this 8taten)ent be accepted as satisfactory, and that further pro- ceedings be dropped. On motion the Assembly unanimously resolved, that the report now read be received and adopted, and that the Assembly decern in terms tiiereof. The Bouse joined in singing Psalm cxxii. 6-9, and engaged in prayer. 6 — (1.) REFERENCE AND APPEALS FROM THE PRESBYTERY OF ST. JOHN. 1877, p. 11. There were produced and read Extract Minutes of the Presbytery of St. John, N. B., transmitting — (1.) Complaint and appeal: — the Rev. Samuel Houston vs. Mr James A. Tufts. (2.) Coniplaint and appeal: — the Rev. Samuel Houston vs. tiie Rev. David Maclise, D. D. (3.) Reference anent a libel instituted by the Rev. Samuel Houston against certain Trustees of Calvin Church, St. John. (2.) Appointment of a Judicial Committee. Whereupon it was moved and passed unanimously, that, in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, these papers and all relative documents be referred for consideration to a Committee, with power to call for parties and papers and frame a deliverance in the matter. 89 to Mr. Mac- , through a nent to the f Faith, he Faith in accor- iaehing of the ss duration of lenities Avhich mend that irther pro- 1, that the Assembly id engaged !RY OP ST. '.t Minutes )uston vs. >ueton vs. . Samuel I Church, ( that, in on Bills lents be call for (3.) Report of Committee. 1877, p. 48. — The Committee appointed to recommend a deliverance on these cases, gave in the following : — 1. With reference to the first case, viz.: — an appeal by the Rev. Samuel Houston from the finding of the Session of Calvin Church, St. John, on the matter of a libel by him against John Logan and others, elders in said Calvin Church. At the suggestion of the Committee, the respective parties agreed to withdraw the charges and injputations on the one side and on the other, which were the subject of libel and appeal, and accordingly subscribed in presence of the Committee the follow- ing documents, viz : — *'The undersigned, having written a letter in the ' New York Evangelist,' over the signature of ' Erigena,' making certain references to the afiairs of Calvin Church, St. John, ar>d having also written other letters on the same subject, hereby ui-^f'^ims all intention in the said letters of imputing fraud or dishonesty to the officers of that Church, and hereby expresses his regret at having used any language which may have been deemed ofiensive," (Signed) Samuel Houston. *' The undersigned, having written certain letters, some of whicn were published in the newspapers c f St. John and else- where, affecting the character and standing of the Rev. S. Houston, formerly Minister of Calvin Church, St. John, and now Minister of St. Luke's Church, Bathurst, hereby withdraw all injurious imputations contained in such letters or any of them, and express our regret lor having written the same." (Signed) James Logan. Alixander Stewart. Page 49. The latter of the above documents was agreed to by Mr. Logan and Mr. Stewart, as well on their own behalf as on behalf of Messrs. Tufts and McLaughlin, for whom they were duly authorized to act, setting their authority before the Com- mittee. 2. With reference to the second case, viz. : — An appeal by Mr. Houston against the finding of the Presbytery of St John upon a libel by him against Mr. Tufts, an Elder of Calvin Church ; also a dissent and appeal from the same finding by the Rev. Dr. Waters. ilii ! I i ! I I 40 At the suggeHtion of the Committee, the parties agreed to the following deliverance, viz.: — ** Mr. Tufts having in writing withdrawn all injurious impu- tations upon the character and standing of the Kev. Samuel Houston m the letter referred to by Mr. Tufts in his letter to Dr. Duncan, and having expressed regret at having imputed the same, we are of opinion that further action in this case be stayed, believing that there was warrant for the libel taken upon said letter to Dr. Duncan and for dealing with Mr. Tufts in reference thereto. " 3. With reference to the third case, viz.: — a libel bv Mr. Houston against the Rev. Dr, Maclise, the parties appeared before the Committee and, after opening the case, Dr. Maclise, in presence of the Committee, made the following statement, viz. : — "That he does not know facts which would drive Mr. Houston from the Ministry; that he does not believe he used the words; and that, if he did use the words, he did not mean to use them, and now withdraws them. *' With the above statement Mr. Houston expressed himself satisfied . The Committee, therefore, recommend that no further pro- ceedings be had or taken on the several cases, «nd that the parties be urged henceforth to study the things that make for peace. The Assembly unanimously agreed to decern in terms of the report. 7. COMPLAINT — PRESBYTERY OF BARRIE VS. SYNOD OF TORONTO AND KINGSTON . 1877, p. 26. — The Assembly took up a Dissent and Com- plaint — the Presbytery of Barrie vs. the Synod of Toronto and Kingston anent a complaint of Mr. Marples. Dr. Robb, on the part of the aforesaid Synod, objected in limine that reasons in support of the dissent had not been furnished by the appellants within ten days of the time when the dissent was taken, as re- quired by the laws of the Church, and accordingly claimed that tne complaint should not be entertained by the Assembly. Mr. Gray, on behalf of the appellants, was heard on this point. The Moderator sustained Dr. Robb's objection, and the matter was thus dismissed. 41 reed to the ious impu- V. Samuel Jtter to Dr. iputed the be stayed, upon said a reference bel bv Mr. ared before ilaclise, in lit, viz. : — drive Mr. e he used not mean d himself rther pro- he parties »eace. rms of the ONTO AND ind Com- ronto and b, on the easons in ppellants n, as re- med that )ly. Mr. int. The atter was 8. JUDICIAL OOMMITTEB. (1.) Appointment, Hamilton, 1878, p. 15. — In accordance with a recommenda- tion of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, the Assembly unanimously resolved to appoint a Committee, to be known as "The Judicial Committee, " to consider ail causes that may come before the Court, with power to hear parties and prepare findings, and with instructions to report, it being understood that mem- bers of the Committee shall not take part in any cause or causes in which, as parties, they have an interest. (2.) Causes Remitted. The Clerk read the papers and called the parties in the fol- lowing causes : — 1. Appeal : — Presbytery of Sydney vs. the Synod of the Maritime Provinces. 2. Appeal : — iEr.eas McMaster vs. the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. 3. Dissent and Complaint: — Mr. J. J. Cameron vs. the Presbytery of Stratford. 4. Appeal : — Mr. D. McLellan vs. the Synod of Hamilton and London. 5. Reference : — The Synod of Hamilton and London in the catse of Mr. Andrew Watson. The papers in all these causes were referred to the Judicial Committee, and the parties were instrncted to appear before that Committee. (3.) Report of Judicial Committee. Hamilton, 1878, p. 31. — The Convener presented and read a report, and in accordance with its recommendations, the Assembly adopted the following as their deliverances in the several causes referred to. 1. The Presbytery of Sydney vs. the Synod of the Maritime Provinces. Sustain the appeal ; and, inasmuch as the Presbytery ot 42 Sydney, in erecting thp Stations of Victoria and Lingan, and con- tinuing them as such, acted in accordance with its constitutional rights, hereby confirm the said action of that Presbytery. 2. Mr. J. J. Cameron vs. the Presbytery of Stratford. Dismiss the dissent and complaint, and confirm the judgment of the Presbytery. 3. Mr. Donald McLelian vs. the Synod of Hamilton and London. Dismiss the appeal, inasmuch as the Kirk Session of McNab Street Church, Hamilton, acted in the exercise of a constitutional right in seeking an expression of the views of the congregation as to the use of additional hymns. 4. Reference from the Synod of Hamilton and London anent the reception of Mr. Andrew Watson, as a Minister of this Church, by the Presbytery of London. Sustain the Reference and declare the action of the Presby- tery to be null and void, inasmuch as the Presbytery received Mr. Watson as a Licentiate and Minister of this Church without a certificate of Licensure and Ordination, and without referring the case to the General Assembly. Parties were called in all these causes and judgment was intimated. 5. Li regard to the Appeal : — -^neas McMaster vs. the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa, inasmuch as new papers in the cause have been received by the Clerk, the absence of which hitherto was satisfactorily explained, the Assembly agreed to remit this cause to the Committee, as these papers may form an element in coming to a judgment on the matter, (4) Supplemental Report, Page 44. The Convener of the Judicial Committee presented and read a supplementary report, which the Assembly adopted as their deliverance in the Appeal — McMaster vs. the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Considering that it had not been shown that the congregation of Hampden, as such, whs liable for any part of the arrears of stipend due to Mr, Macdonald, the General Assembly dismiss the appeal ; find that the Presbytery of Quebec erred iu directing 43 and con- Litutional 7- judgment ItoQ and ►f McNab titutional ^regatioQ Ion anent 1 Church, ? P res by- received I without referring lent was le Synod he cause hitherto mit this ement in ►resented adopted Synod of jregation rrears of miss the Jirecting Mr. Mac(ionald to retain in his hands moneys held by him as a Trustee for the benefit of said congregation ; and consequently confirm the action of the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa in reversing the decision of said Presbytery. (5.) Memonal from Brooksdale, Zorra. Hamilton, 1878, p. 37. The Assembly look up a Memorial fron) certain petitioners, representing that previous to the Union they were Members of the Presbyterian Church in Zorra in con- nection with the Church of Scotland — that they were organized by the Presbytery of London many years ago — that, believing themselves to be placed by the arrangements made at the tinje of the LTiiion under the care of the Presbytery of Stratford, they applied to that Presbytery for supply of religious ordinances, but that the Presbytery of London claims that they are within its jurisdiction. The petitioners prayed the Assembly definitely to enact that the Brooksdale congregation, to which they belong, be placed under the jurisdiction of the Stratford Presbytery. (6.) Report on Brooksdale case. Hamilton, 1878, p. 48. The Convener of the Judicial Com- mittee presented and read a report regarding the Memorial from Brooksdale, Zorra. In terms of its recommendations, the Assem- bly decerned as follows, viz : — Receive the Memorial ; appoint a Commission, with Assembly powers to issue the case, to meet at Stratford at an early date, and summon to appear for their respective interests the Petition- ers, the Presbyteries of London and Stratford, the congregations of Harrington, Embro, Thamesiord and Burns' Church, East Zorra; Dr. Topp, Convener. (7.) Decision oj Commission, Ottawa, 1879, p. 26. The Convener of the Commission with Assembly powers, appointed by last Assembly to meet at Strat- ford and settle the matters referred to in the Memorial from Brooksdale, Zorra, gave in a report, which was received and adopted, and the papers were ordered to be printed in the Appen- dix to the Minutes, I ! I , til'l! ill! 44 Ottawa, 1879, App. p. 235. At Stratford, and within Knox Church there, the eleventh day of July, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight, the' Commission appointed hy the General Assembly in the matter of a petition fron) Brooksdale, prating to be placed within the bounds of the Presbytery of Stratford, met and was constituted. Dr. Topp, Convener. The Minute of Assembly appointing the Comm i was read. The petition referred to the Commission by the ^embly was also read. The Convener stated that, in accordance with the instruction of Assembly, he had cited the Presbytery of London, the Presby- tery of Stratford, and the congregations of Harrington, Embro, Thaniesford, and Burns' Church, liast Zorra. There were read extract minutes of the Synod of Hamilton and London, instructing petitioners to apply to the General Assembly to be placed within the bounds of the Presbytery of Stratford. The Commission heard parties, and several questions being asked and answered, the Commission after delit)eration un- animously resolved, ** That theparties clainjing to belo'^j;; to the Presbyterian Church of Zorra, formerly in connectiop th the Church of Scotland, and now before this Commission *»mo- rialists, be declared, and they are hereby declared, tobep.operly within the bounds of the Presbytery of Stratford, and are now placed under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of that Presbytery." The several parties acquiesced and craved extracts which were granted. Ill 9 — (1.) JUDICIAL CAUSES AND COMMITTEE WITH IXSTBUOTIONS. Ottawa, 1879, p. 10. The Assembly next took up: — 1. A Complaint: — Ralph Dodds, an older of Knox Church, Perth, vs. the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew. 2. A Protest and Appeal : — James Haliday, a member of the aforesaid congregation, vs. the Presbstery of Lanark and R nfrew, io regard to the mtroduction of an organ as an aid in conduct- ing the praise in said congregation of Knox Church, Pertli, Papers in the cause were read, and it was, on motion, agreed to refer these to a Judicial Committee, hereafter to be appointed. ;*i in Knox nd eight 1 hy the )oksdale, l»ytery of r. 1 was jembljr ^ruction ! Presby- Enibro, rami Hon General ytery of la being on un- s? to the th the fmo- '.operJy ire now ;ery.'* i which 'I0N8. 'hurch, r of the nfrew, )nduct- agreed ointed. 4& Page 18. That it be an instruction to the Committee that, when parties have been heard and a finding arrived at, that find- ing nhall be intimated to thi parties, so that they niay have an opportunity, itlhey see fit, of availing Ihemeelves of tlie right to be licard hy the Aasenjbly before the report of the Committee is finally disposed of. The Coniniittee was appointed, Dr. Topp, Convener. (2.) Report of Committee. Ottawa, 1871), i>. 4»>. Dr. Topp, Convener of the Judicial Committee, presenteii a report in the causes : — Doddfi vs. the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, Haliday vs, the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew. Parties were called and the report was read, a majority of ten to seven adopting the following hnding, viz : — *' That the complaint and appeal be dismissed. At the same ** time the Assembly express the nope that in any further proceed- '* ings which may be taken in this matter the Presbytery will *' have careful regard to the maintenance of the peace oi the con- ■"gregation." Messrs. Dudds nd Haliday, having intimated non-aquiescence in the proposed find ng, and having expressed a desire to be heard by the House, state* neir caf^e and presented their objections to the report of the Con. ittee. Dr. Mann and Dr. Bain were heard for the Presbytery and Mr. Haliday in reply. Whereupon it was moved and .seconded and carried that the report be received and adopted. 10 — (I.) PETITION — PRESBYTERY OF LANARK AND RENFREW. Montreal, 1880, p. 33. The Assembly took up a petition frora the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, setting forth in substance that difficulties had arisen in the congr.^gation of Knox Church, Perth, which they — the Presbytery — tound it beyond their power to remove, and praying the General Assembly to appoint a Com- mission to proceed^ to Perth, to meet the congregation of Knox Church, and endeavor to ascertain the causes of the strifes and troubles referred to, and decern — giving to all parties such coun- sels and instructions as in their wisdom may seem proper. On r""^ I :l! II j 46 motion the Assembly agreed to grant the prayer of the petition and appointed the Commission, with Assembly powers, in terms thereof. Professor McLaren, Convener. (2) Report and Decision of Commission. Kingston, 1881, App. 249-250. The Commission met m Knox Church, Perth, on Thursday, 19th day of August, 1880. Mr. W. McLaren, Moderator. The minute of Assembly appointing the Commission was read. There were also read the petition of the Presbvtery of Lanark and Renfrew, and extract minutes of the decision of the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. The Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, in accordance with the request of the Commission, appeared before the Commission. It was agreed to hear, first, the Presbytery in explanation of the reasons which led them to petition the General Assembly for the appointment of a Commission ; and accordingly Messrs. Crombie and Wilson were heard on the part of the Presbytery. The Commission then called for statements from that part of the congregation who have hitherto been opposed to the use of instrumental nmsic, when Mr. J. Haliday addressed the Commis- sion, after which several questions were asked and answered. Messrs. R. Dodds and W. J. McLean were also heard, and various questions were asked and answered. The Commission then proceeded to hear statements from those in favor of instrumental music in public worship. Mr. F. B. Allan addressed the Commission, also Mr. Sheriff Thompson and Mr. Cromwell, Mr. James Allan, who said that he had not taken any part either for or against the use of instrumental music, then addressed the Commission. Mr. Burns also made a state- ment with reference to the history and position of the question in the congregation. The Commission adjourned to meet to-morrow at ten o'clock, a. m. An opportunity was given to any one who had not previously made any statement to do so now, but no one came forward. The Commission then agreed that each party in the congre- gation should select five of their number to confer with the Com- mission with the view of arriving at a settlement that might be satisfactory to all. Five members were accordingly selected by 47 each party, and a conference was held by the Commission with these parties so appointed. Thereafter the Commission unani- mously adopted the following deliverance: — The Obmmission having met with the congregation of Knox Church, Perth, and the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, and heard lengthened statements from all the parties interested, finds : 1. That in reference to the cause of the strifes and troubles at E resent prevailing in Knox Church, Perth, while there appears to ave been imprudence in urging the introduction of instrumental music in public worship, in the divided state of feeling upon that question existing in the congregatio ., the troubles have assumed a form in which the abandonment of instrumental music as an aid in the service of praise would not restore harmony to the congregation. 2 That the present unhappy state of matters in the congrega- tion does not appear to be due to any acts or courses of conduct on the part either of the Minister or of the office-bearers of the Church, which should have occasioned the existing state of feel- ing, but is largely due to an apparent tendency to give heed to idle rumors, and to magnify into grave offences trivial mistakes and omissions, which proper church feeling would have pas&ed over as unworthy of serious regard. 3. That the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew is instructed to proceed as early as practicable to hold an election of elders in Knox Church, Perth, but that in view of the present circumstan- ces of the congregation the Commission directs that no person shall be held as elected unless he has a majority of three-fourths of the votes cast, and in conducting the election the Presbytery is instructed to follow the ordinary usage of the PresHyterian Church, and not the rules laid down in the constitution of Knox Church ; and further, that the number of elders to be elected in the meantime shall not be more than five in addition to the one already in office. 4. That whereas there is nothing which has been brought to light oi such a nature as should prevent the restoration of the harmony between the different sections of the congregation and the pastor and people ; the Commission would therefore earnestly counsel them to cultivate a spirit of brotherly kindness and Christian forbearance, and to avoid everything which may tend to revive past alienations. r i #i ^ i ill iil i I i i li ! 48 Mr, Crombie craved extracts on behalf of the Presbytery of Lanark and Kenfrew, which were granted. 11. APPEAL in re brooksdale case. ,. (1.) Case called and remitted. Montreal, 1880, p. 10. The Assembly proceeded to take up an appeal of the Presbytery of Stratford, from action of the Synod of Hamilton and London, in the case of the congregation of Brooks- dale. Parties were called, and compeared. The Assembly agreed to refer this appeal, with all the papers in the case, to a Committee. (2.) Judicial Committee Appointed. — Dissent. 1880, p. 15. The Assembly proj^eeded on the recommenda- tions of the Committee on Business to conisider the expediency of appointing a Judicial Committee, to coiifsider causes of a judicial character which may be by the Assembly referred to such Com- mittee, with the same instructions as those given to the Commit- tee of last year. (See Minutes, 1879, p. 18.) It was moved by Dr. Grant, seconded by Mr. Laing, that a Judicial Committee be now appointed, and that the members recommended by the Committee of Bills and Overtures compose said Committee; and that such Committee be amalgamated with the Committee on the Brooksdale Case to form one Judicial Com- mittee. Principal Caven, Convener. It was moved in amendment by Dr. Kemp, seconded by Mr« Archibald Matheson, that the Judicial Committee be not ap- pointed, and that Judicial business be considered according to the constitution and usages of the Church as heretofore. A vote b'Bing taken, the motion of Dr. Grant was carried against the amendment of Dr. Kemp by a large majority, and the motion became the judgment or the House. Dr. Kemp craved that his dissent from this decision be marked in the Minutes. (.3.) Report of Committee and Decision. 1880, p. 216. Dr. Caven submitted and read a report from the Judicial Committee on the Brooksdale Case^ representing I 49 that the case came beforp the Coniinittee in the form of an ap- peal of the Presbytery of Stratford against a finding of tlie Synod of Hamilton and London, anent the Brooksdale Station. The report was received and the recommendations were adopted. 1. Sustain the decision of tlie Synod of Hamilton and Lon* don, in finding that the motion offered by Mr. Gordon, in the Presbytery of Stratford, was not incompetent. 2. With a view of determining the whole question as to how the Presbytery shall deal with the parties claiming to belong to the Presbyterian Church of Zorra, formerly in connection with the Church of Scotland, the Assemoly, by request of appellant and respondent, and also of the appellant to the Synod, appoint a Commission, Principal Caven, Convener, with full power to determine the matter — the Commission to meet at Knox Church, Stratford, on Wednesday, the seventh day of July next, at half- past one o'clock in the afternoon, — and instruct the Clerk of the Presbytery of Stratford to notify all parties who were notified to Attend the Commission of Assembly in 1878. ecision be (4 ) Decision of Commission. Kingston, 1881, p. 16. Dr. Reid laid before the Assembly the record of the proceedings of the Commission of Assembly ap- pointed last year, in the matter ol appeals from decisions of the Presbytery of Stratford, and of the Synod of Han»ilton and Lon- don, in the matter commonly known as the Brooksdale Case. (See Minutes, 1880, pp. 10, 26). Also, the record of proceedings of the Commission on the case of Knox Church, Perth. (See Minutes, 1880, pp. -13, 45). The Assembly ordered these records to be printed in the Appendix to its Minutes. 1881, App. p. 249. At Stratford, and within Knox Clnirch there, on the 7th day of July, 1880, the Commission appoitittHj by the General Assembly for the purpose of determining the question as to how the Presbytery of Stratford should deal with the par- ties claiming to belong to the Presbyterian Church of Zorra, formerly in connectiofi with the Church of Scotland, met and was constituted. Dr. Caven, Moderator. The minute of Assembly appointing this Commission was read. Parties were called and appeared. All parties connected I ; ■ I 111 ii^ i :'.' 50 with the case were fully heard. Thereupon the Commission re- solved as follows : — 1. Tiie parties claiming to belong to tlie Presbyterian Church of Zorra, formerly in connection with the Church of Scotland, to whom supply of service has been g'ven for some time by the Pres- bytery of Stratford, are recognized, though imperfectly j;anized, as the congregation of Zorfa, which was reported by the Presby- tery of London in connection with the Church of Scotland, at the time of the Union of the Churches, 2. In the opinion of the Commission it is desirable that ser- vices should continue to be held at Brooksdale. 8. The Presbytery of Stratford is instructed to make such arrangements for supply of service at Brooksdale as shall not imperil the interests of the congregation of Harrington. The meeting of Commission was then closed 12. REFERENCE — SVNOD OP TOROXTO AND KINGSTON iu VC MRS. PHILLIPS. (1.) Report, of Judicial Committee^ Montreal, 1880, pp. 50, 51. Principal Caven brought up a re' port from the Judicial Committee, in the matter of the Reference from tlie Synod of Toronto and Kingston and in this case; and requested that while the report was bein<^ read the Assenjbly should sit with closed doors. It was moved and carried, that the request be complied with. Strangers were then requested to retire. The Hon. Mr. Morris, Messrs. D. J. Macdonnell, C. B. Pitblado, and J. Middlemiss, craved that their dissent from the action of the Assembly, in closing the doors, be marked in the Minutes. The report is as follows : — The Committee having maturely considered the references from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston for advice with regard to a reference to them by the Presbytery of Saugeen, of a reference from the kirk session of Arthur, anent the church standing of two members of that congregation, as affected by their marriage in the Province of Ontario, after one of them, Maria Jane : « 51 I8810U re- Buschter, wbo it would appear had been previously married in said Province on the 10th of August, 1870, to one lienry Lewis^ and had, after a residence of eighteen montlis in the State of Illinois, on the 2 Ith day of March, 1879, obtained a decree of divorce from her said husband in the District Court of the State of Illinois, on the grounds, as stated in the judgment of said Court, in the cause of Maria Jane Lewis versua Henry Clay Lewis, viz.: — "That the defendant has been guilty of habitual drunkenness, and had wilfully absented himself from the said complainant, without any reasonable cause, for more than the space of two years before the filing of the complaint thereon." The Committee, in pursuance of their duty, submit the fol- lowing statement to the Assembly : — 1. It appears that after the obtaining of the said decree, the said Maria .lane Buschter returned to Ontario, and on tiie 27th of Mi\y, 1879, was married to one Thomas Phillips, who was a member of the congregation of Arthur, as Mrs. Lewis had been previously to her departure to Illinois. 2. That after the solemnization of the marriage by the Rev D. Stewart, minister of Arthur, the question of the marriage was then taken up by the Kirk Session of Arthur, in consequence of the expressed dissatisfaction of a member of the congregation with regard to the said marriage, and the Session agreed after deliberation to ask the advice of the Presbytery, ** 1st, as to whether Mr. Stewart was justified, under the circumstances, in marrying the said parties; and, 2nd, as to whether the said Thomas Phillips and Mrs. Phillips are entitled to the privilege of church membership. " 3. The Presbytery, on the 16th of September, 1879, considered the reference, and, after reasoning, sent the question back to the Session of the Arthur congregation to proceed formally in the case, and appointed Assessors to act with the Session thereon. 4. The Session accordingly met on the 6th of October last, and entered upon consideration of the case. The Session had be- fore them the decree of divorce granted in the State of Illinois. The Session took declarations of certain witnesses that the said Lewis hfid been guilty of adultery, and had admitted the same. 5. The Presbytery considered the evidence and decree, and remitted the case to the Synod of Toronto and Kingston for ad- 52 i I ill ! i J.. li ; > i iiP! liill I 1 ;■ .1 ' il-i vice, who directed the Presbytery of Saugeen to prepare a full statement of the case for submission to the General Assembly for advice. 6 From the Presbytery's statement it would appear that about two years ago, after the marriage of iVIr. and Mrs. Lewis, they parted in February, 1872, specially on the ground that the said Lewis had committed adultery. Mrs. Lewis then went to her father's house, and supported herself and chiM by teaching music. Mrs. Lewis corresponded, they relate, with Lewis in different letters about obtaining a divorce from him, and informed him that hhe intended to apply in the proper manner to secure it. They also state that about two years after their separation Lewis wrote his wife that she could do what she liked in the matter, and that alter having lived a separate lite and supported herself and child for several years, Mrs. Lewis then repaired to the United States and lived in the State of Illinois for one year and six months, when she obtained, as before stated, a divorce from the said Lewis. (2.) Decision Recommended. The Committee, having given this statement of the facts of this case, beg leave to report to the Assembly as follows : — Inasmuch as marriage is a civil contract as well as a religious ordinance, due regard to the law of the land and to the interests of public morality require that the Church should not lend her sanction to divorces or re-marriages which our law, in this matter conformal)le to Scripture, does not recognize. Whilst in the case before us there is evidence that divorce might have been sued for on the ground recognized by Scripture, and the law of Canada, as adequate, yet the party whose relation to the Church is ir) question, obtained, in a toroign country, a divorce whicji »he law of this country does not hold to be valid ; the divorce, therefore, and the marriage which followed, should not, by any action of the General Asseml>ly, Ite regarded as having fully satisfied the requirements which Christian duty en- joins us 10 respect. In thesecircumstances, the judgment of the General Assembly is that the parly should t»e instructed and encouraged toseek divorce from Henry Lewis in the way provided by the law of Canada and without questioning the good faith of the party in the steps I 53 •e a full ssenibly ear that I. Lewis, that the went to eaching iewis in n formed icure it. n Lewis matter, I herself I to the ear and ce from facts of eligious nterests 3nd her matter divorce ripture, 'elation mtry, a ' valid ; should rded as uty en- sembly divorce anada e steps which she has taken — expressing also sympathy with her in the painful and trying position in which she has been placed — the Assembly deems it necessary, to avoid all offence, that she should not be regarded as in full communion with the Church until the requirements of the civil law have been duly complied with. In regard to the conduct of the Rev. D. Stewart in marry- ing to Thomas Phillips the person above referred to, the General Assembly fuid that they have no evidence before them upon which to pronounce any judgment. (3.) Minority Report. Mr D. J. Macdonnell here read a paper purporting to be a report of the minority of the Judicial Committee, irj terms fol- lowing: "The minority of the Judicial Committee, while con- curring in the historical statement prepared by the Committee in the case of Mrs. Phillips, and in the deliverance proposed down to the word *j[>/ace<:/,' desire to have the following words substi- tuted for the remaining portion of the finding: — ' Considering the acknowledged difficulty of obtaining divorce in Canada even on the grounds recognized in Scripture; considering, further, that there were sufficient grounds in this case for obtaitiing «bytery of Paris ; and, further, cordially sanction hisac- cej^ tance of employment as a missionary, in Turkey, of the Amf-.'ican Board of Commiseioners for Foreign Minsions, and ear -<' \y bid him God-speed in his work, 1-?. APPEAL — PRESBVTERY OP SYDNEY VS. SUTHERLAKD. 1880, p. 26. Dr. Caven read another report from the Judicial Committee, in a case of appeal of the Presbytery of Sydney against a decinion of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces in the matter of a reference from the said Presbytery to the said Synod in the case of Mr. Sutherland, of Gabarus, and containing a resolution for adoption by the Assembly. On such recommendation of the Committee the Assembly resolved : — That the action of the Synod be not reviewed, and that the decision appealed against be allowed to stand . 16. — JUDICIAL COMMITTEE AND OA.SES. Kingston, 1881, pp. 15, 16. The General Assembly ap- gointed a Judicial Committee to consider and report on Judicial auses which may be referred by the Assembly to the said Com- mittee. Mr. T. W. Taylor, Convener. (1.) Petitions — Presbytery of Sydney in re Sutherland. The Assembly took up the appeal of said Presbytery from the action of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, in the matter of Mr. Sutherland, of Gabarus, disposed of by the Assembly last year, praying the Assembly to give the Presbytery's Commis- sioner an opportunity of being heard in support of said appeal, to consider appeals before the Synod, and to give final judgment. The Commissioner of the Presbytery of Sydney — Mr. G L. Gor- don— was heard, assigning reasons for entertaining said petition. The petition was referred to the Judicial Committee. a u (2.) Petition — Rev. J. Fraser in re Synod of Toronto and Kingston There was taken up md read said memorial and petition, containing recitals regarding proceedings of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, bearing hardly upon his character and standing as a Minister of the Gospel, and praying the Assembly to take the whole case into their consideration, and to set aside the finding of the said Synod at their late meeting at Bowmanville, and re- affirm the decision of the Presbytery of Kingston, of March last. Remitted to the Judicial Committee. (3.) Appeal — Presbytery of^tralford os. Hynod of Hamilton and London. The Assembly took up and read this appeal in the matter of the transference of the congregation of Molesworth from the Presbytery of Stratford to that of Maitland. All the papers were read and the parties called and the case was remitted to the Judicial Committee. (4.) Report of Judicial Committee. 1881, p. 34. Mr. T. W. Taylor, from the Committee reported, 1. — On the appeal of the Presbytery of Stratford from the decision of the Synod of Hamilton and London, in tiic case of Molesworth congregation, stating that the Committee had read the papers, and had heard parties, and recommended to the As- sembly that the action of the Synod of Hamilton and London be approved of, and the appeal of the Presbytery of Stratford dis- missed. On motion made, and duly seconded, the Assembly decerned in terms of the same. 2. — On the appeal of the Presbytery of Sydney from de- cisions of the Synod of the Maritime I'rovinces, in the case of the Gabarus Congregation, that the Committee had heard the the Commissioner for the Presbytery of Sydney, and the Com- missioners for the Synod of the Maritime Provinces on the questioa of re-opening the case, and thereafter resolved : " That the Com- mittee re-open the case on its merits, on the ground that the appellants were not able to be present at last Assembly, and that, in their absence, the action of the Synod against which appeal was taken was not reviewed." Thereupon the papers were read. 56 and parties heard, and the Committee recommended to the Ab- eenibly the following deliverance : — (1 .) The Presbytery of Sydney having, after the adoption of the report of a Committee which formulated certain findings, re- ferred the case for final judgment to the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, it was competent for the Synod to hear the whole case and decide it. (2.) Allowthe appeal from the decision of the Synod as regards the election of trustees, in relation tc^ which irregularity seems ta have occurred. Page 35. (3.) Allow the appeal from the decision of the Synod on the lourth appeal, as to tne inquiry by the Presbytery into the regularity of the election and ordmation of elders. (4.) Dismiss the appeal from all theotherdecisionsof the Synod on the various charges and appeals; but in doing so the General Assembly do not emlorse or adopt all the reasons assigned by the Synod for its proceedings, or approve of all the language in which these reasons are expressed. The Assembly, on motion made and duly seconded, decerned and ordered in terms of the deliverance contained therein. 3. — On the petition of the Rev. Joshua Fraser, the Commit- tee — having read and considered the petition and accompanying papers, and having also examined the record of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston as to the action taken by that Synod in connection with the case of Mr. Fraser, at its meetings in the years 1880 and 1881, — respectively recommend the following resolution for the adoption of the General Assembly: — That it being alleged that the decision of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, complained of, was come to in the ab- sence ot Mr. Fraser, and without notice to him, the decision and all proceedings thereunder be suspended until the next meeting of the Synod, that Mr. Fraser may have an opportunity, if he shall see fit, on giving notice to the Presbytery of Kingston, and the Rev. Andrew Wilson, for applying to the Synod to rescind or yary the said decision, and to oe heard in regard thereto. The report was received, and the Assembly decerned and ordered in terms thereof. 57 16. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE AND GASES. St. John, N.B., 1882, p. 10. — A Judicial Committee to con" aider and report on all cases of a judicial nature which may be referred to the same, was appointed. Rev. John Laing, Convener, (1.) Reference Aneni Appeal of Dr. Barclay, Page 16. There was taken up a Reference from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston in regard to this appeal from action of the Presbytery of Toronto respecting a claim for money alleged to be due to appellant from ihe congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. Extract Minutes of the said Synod were read, referring the whole case to the Assembly, and praying the Assembly to appoint a Commission with Assembly powers to deal with the saia Appeal, and to dispose finally of the same. Prsfessor McLaren and Mr. Andrew Wilson, appointed to support the Reference, were heard. It was moved and agreed to, — That in accordance with the request in this Reference from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, respecting certain claims of the Rev. Dr. Barclay against the congregation of St. Andrew's, Toronto, the General Assembly appoints a small Comniission to investigate the case, with power finally to issue it. Rev. Dr. Cook, Convener. (2.) Appeal — Reu. A. Bell and Session vs. St/nod of Toronto and Kingston. Page 16. There was taken up an appeal of Mr. Bell, minister of St. Andrew's Church, Peterborough, on behalf of hinipelf and the Session of said Church, against action of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, in the matter of appeal by Mr. Bell and said Session from a decision of the Presbytery of Peterborough, in the case of an appeal to said Presbytery by Mr. Daniel Pent- land, from action of the Session of the church aforesaid in refusing him a certificate of Church membership. (3.) Appeal — Presbytery P. E. I in re Rev. S» G. Lawson, The Assembly ordered that the papers and parties in this case be referred to the Judicial Committee. 58 |!i.:ii H I'"' :; =i ! (4.) Report of Judicial Committee in re Lawson, Page 31, Mr. J. Laing, Chairman, brought up and read a first report, containing the finding of the Committee on the appeal ol the Presbytery of Prince Edward Island from action ot tiie Synod of the Maritime Provinces, in the case oftheUev. S. G. Lavvfon, in terms following : — That the General Assembly sustain the appeal, express strongly their sense of the iniury done to religion oy the conduct and spirit of Mr. Lawson, and resolve that he be rebuked at the bar of the Assembly by the Moderator. The Assembly, being deeply concerned that the ministry be Jiot dishonoured, would solemnly warn Mr. Lawson that any repetition of the offence proved would necessarily incur censure etiU graver. It was moved, seconded and carried by a large majority, •that the report be received and adopted, and the Assembly -decerned and ordered in terms of the recommendations of the report. Mr J. C. Smith craved that his dissent from this decision of the Assembly be marked in the Minutes, for reasons to be afterwards given in. Mr. Lawson here handed in a statement, expressing his sub- mission to the decision of the Assembly, and requesting that it be engrossed in the Minutes. The Assembly granted Mr. Law- eon's request, and ordered accordingly. The statement is as follows: — "Whilst firmly believing that if I had a new trial, where all matters could oe considered — matters which were not before the Commission — my sentence would not have been so severe, yet I bow vvith all submission to the decision of this venerable Court. (Signed) S. G. Lawson. " In accordance with the decision foregoing, Mr. S. G. Lawson was called to the bar, and was solemnly rebuked by the Moderator. (6.) Report of Judicial Committee — Appeal Rev. 1. Ir Page 48. The Chairman of the Judicial Con A second report embodying a finding in thi.-^ ise following ; — >Qt. .erms 8!) 1 59 The Judicial Committee have to report that they have care- fully considered thi8 case, and recommend that the lol lowing b^ the finding of the Assembly : — The General Assembly, without either sustainin*:; or dismiss- ing the appeal, and in view of all circumstances of the case, in- struct the Session of St. Andrew's Chnrch, Peterborough, to give Mr. Perjtland a certificate of his actual standing in the Church at the timeot his first application, November 2(), 1880. From this decision Mr. Laing diswented. The parties being recalled, acquiesced. Dr. .lardine, for the Committee, explained at length the grounds upon which tliey based the decision to which they had come. It was then moved and resolved: That the Assembly adopt the finding of the Committer, and the Assembly decernedi and onltMod in terms thereof. Mr. Tlioinas Sedgwick craved to have his dissent from this decision marked in the Minutes. ((>.) Reasons of Dissent — Mr. J. C. Smith. Pago :{G. Mr. J. C. Smith, of Guelph, dissented from the ■action of the Assembly in the matter of the appeal of the Presby- tery of Prince Edward Island from a decision of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces in the case of the Rev. S. G. Lawson, for the reasons following : — 1. Because the facts of the case, so far as brought out on the floor of tlve Assembly, do not, in my opinion, warrant the decision came to. 2. Because in a matter involving consequences of such gravity both to individuals and to the cause of religion generally, every legitimate means ought to be resorted to prior to the re- cording of any final judgment. 3. Because the party placed under the censure of the Gen- eral Asseniltly signified his willingness to submit to the sentence of the Supreme Court in the face of a written conviction on his part, awl )eadin open Court, to the effect tiiat he solemnly be- lieved that a commission, if appointed to examine further into the merits of the case, would, in all probability, see its way to a finding of less severity, and in more obvious harmony with the interests of'justice. 1 60 ■ 1 . .; |; 1 ill ' i The Aagembly appointed a Committee to answer the reason* of dissent given in by Mr. Smith. Mr. Middlemiss, Convener. (7.) Answers to Seasons of Dissent. Answers were handed in and read by Mr. Middlemiss and the Assembly received the same and ordered them to be en^^rossed in the Minutes. 1. It is to be presumed that, in the opinion of those who voted in favor of the decision come to, the said decision was war- ranted by the facts as presented to the Assembly. 2. The Assembly's Committee having been put in possession of all the necessary facts of the case as between Mr. Lawson and the Presbytery a^jainst whope decision he appealed, it did not ap- pear that there was any call to appoint a Commission, especially as they were fully convinced that it was in the interests of religion that the matter should be finally disposed of by this Assembly. 3. Mr. Lawson's (Statement of his conscientious convictions however solemnly made, after the decision of the Assembly was arrived at, cannot be a reason why that decision should not have been come to on the merits of the case as they are actually presented. VI. PROCEDURE IN CHURCH COURTS. 1. — GENERAL RULES. 1. The Moderator takes the chair at th<' hour to which the Court stands adjourned, calls the members to order, and consti- tutes with prayer. 2. At the first assembling of a Court the roll is called, and the setlerunt recorded ; and members coming in afterwards have their uanies noted on reporting themselves to the clerk. 3. After the calling of the roll, the minutes of last ordinary meeting, and of all other meetings held in the interval, are read and sustained. In the case of the General Assembly, the minutes are read at the opening of each sederunt. 61 4. The Court then calls for all reports and other papers re- ferring to busineps before it. It then prepares a docket, consist- ing of: (1) Business arising out of* the minutes; (2) New business. 5. A member of a Church Court ought not to retire from a meeting without leave of the Moderator, or withdraw from atten- dance without the consent of the Court. 6. The Moderator names all Committees of the Court, unless tlieir appointment be otherwise provided for by n)Otion or rule; and, unless a Convener is specially named, the first named mem- ber of the committee is Convener. In case of his absence, or ina- bility to act, the second named member takes his place. 7. The Courts of the Church — excepting the Session — are open Courts; but it is competent, on motion mad*', to sit with closed doors, 8. It is not competent for an inferior Court to erase or alter any part of its records, unlsss when ordered by a superior Court. 9. The Moderator takes care that the minutes correctly re- cord the proceedings of the Court. 10. A Court for the greater freedom of discussion may resolve itself into a Committoeof the Wliole, when the Moderator leaves the chair, and a chairman is appointed. A separate minute of the proceedings is taken. When the Court resumes the Moderator takes the chair, and the chairman reports, 11. Clerks of Courts are entitled to charge for extracts of minutes, or copies of papers furnished to individuals, at the rate of ten cents for each hundred words, or fraction thereof. 2. — GENERAL STANDING ORDERS. 1. Every motion or amendment is presented in writing, as soon as it has been made to the Court. 2. A motion or amendment is not discussed until it has been duly seconded, and it cannot It altered or withdrawn withoutthe permissicMi of the Court. 3. When a motion and amendment are under discussion, it shall not be competent to introduce another motion, except as an amendment to the amendment; and the question of adopting or I ,1 62 rejecting such second annendment shall be decided before any- other atnendinent is admissible. Action on amendments shall precede action on the original motion. 4. If a motion under debate contains two or more parts it shall, on the call of two members, at any time before the vote is finally taken, be divided and the question taken on each part. 5. A motion for adjournment is always in order. 6. When a subject is under debate no motion is competent^ except to adjourn the debate, to lay on the table, to postpone, to commit, to amend, or to tc'ce an immediate vote on the motion or motions before the Court. 7. A motion to adjourn, to lay on the table, or to take an immediate vote, shall be decided without debate. 8. When the time for taking np an order of the day, or for adjournment, has arrived, the Moderator shall intimate the same^ and a member who may then be addressing the Court shall have tlie right to the floor when the business interrupted is resumed 9. It is not competent for a Court to alter a decision, unless one-iv>urth of the members present during the sederunt at which the decision was given, vote in favor of reconsideration ; and a motion for reconsideration is not in order if proposed by one who voted in the minority ; and notice of it must be given at the sed- erunt preceding that at which it is to be proposed. 10. A member shall not speak more than once on any motion or amendment, unless with permission of the Court, or in explanation, or to correct mistakes. 11. A speaker is not to be interrupted unless upon a call ta order. When so interrupted, he shall cease speakmg until the point of order is decided. The member calling to order shall Btate the grounds on which the call has been made ; but no other member is entitled to speak to the point of order, unless with the permission or at the request of the Moderator, with whom the decision on the point rests. 12. When a member, in speaking, utters language which another member regards as offensive and censurable, the latter may require that tlie w ^s of the speaker be taken down ; in 68 lU such case nothing further can proceed until either the speaker has withdrawn or satiafactorily explained the words complained of, or the words have heen taken down by the clerk ; the speaker shall then be allowed to proceed. Words thus taken down may afterwards be considered by the Court, on the complaint so made, as a matter of business, and the speaker, if found censurable, is dealt with as the offence may require; but the business of the Court, in hand when the words were uttered, may not at the time be interrupted beyond havinj; the words taken down. A party in a cause, not being; a member of the Court, may in similar cir- cumstancefe claim like protection. 13. When a member arises to address the Court, the Modera- tor announces his name; and when two or more niembers rise at the same time, he decides which of them shall speak. 14. Any member who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Moderator mav appeal to the Court; and the question on such ap- peal shall be decided witiiout debate, 15. When the Court is ready for a vote, if there is only one motion before it, the Moderator shall put the question, " Shall this motion pass, * yea' or * nay '?** If a motion and amendment are before the Court he shall put the question, ** Shall the motioa be amended as proposed?" And afterwards the motion, or the motion as amended, as the case may be, shall be put*** yea* or * nay ' ? " Before a vote is taken the doors are closed. 16. Ordinarily, a vote is taken by the members rising ia their places, on the call of the Moderator. It is competent for two members to require the vote to be taken on a main motion by calling the roll, or to have the state of any vote recorded. 17. It is not competent for any committee to sit during the time when the Court is sitting, without leave. 18. The clerk of a higher Court, on the receipt of papers sent up from a lower Court, endorses thereon the date of receipt, numbers the papers and authenticates the same by his signature or initials. 18. The Clerks of Church Courts shall send a copy of all documents printed by the authority of their courts to the librarj of each college connected with the Church. 64 8.>~STANDlKO ORUERS OF IHK ASSEMBLY. 1. Reports of ordinations, inductions, licensure, deaths* demissions, suspensions, depositions of ministers, and oftheerec tion or dissolution of congregations within the respective Synods, shall be sent up by the clerks of these Courts so as to be in the hands of the clerk of Assembly at least eight days before th0 Assembly meets. 2. A large portion of the second sederunt, and such portion of other diets as the Moderator of Assembly may think proper* shall be spent in devotional services. 3. The clerks of the Assembly, together with those of Synods and Presbyteries who may be commissioners, are to meet as a Comniittee on Business, and arrange all such business as may be requisite previous to the first diet of the annual meeting of the AssemVily. This committee, together wiHi such members as may be appointed by the Asseajbly, constitute the Committee on Bills and Overtures, which acts also as the Committee on Business, to arrange from time to time the order of business to be brought before the Court. 4. After the arrangement of business has been reported by the Committee on Bills and Overtures, and sanctioned by the Assembly, the clerks of the Assembly shall cause a docket of business to be printed, for the inlormation of members. 5 All papers shall be transmitted to one of the clerks of Assembly at least eight days belore the meeting of Assemb'y, and all such papers shall pass through the Committee on Bills and Overtures before presentation to the Assembly. 6. In order that all documents coming before the Assembly may be preserved in a form convenient lor reference, reports, overtures, references, appeals, extracts of niinutes, and all other matters whatsoever, intended to be submitted to the Assembly, shall be written on foolscap paper on one side only, and with a margin on the left hand of not less than two inches. For the sake of securing fully the ends of justice, parties who have causes to bring before the Assembly, are recommended to print copies of all papers in the cause in nu» >ers sufficient for the use of mem- bers, and in a shape suitable lOr binding along with the printed minutes of the Assembly. 65 7. The conveners of standing committees shall give in thwr annual reports to .he Committee on Bills andOvertuSInot aSr than the second sederunt of the meeting of the Assembly Th^« Tthit '• PT^^ ^^^'"^^^ a shape suitable frSngllonJ with the printed minutes of Assembly. ^'"umg aiong *«,^ ?• ^^® Assembly shall appoint a committee, of noi lees than Sv^n^T '*'^- ^r^^' T^ "^^ "^^'^ than tour from any oSS &blyr'''"' ''°^'' ^^^ the standing committees of ?he i mV"*** 66 THE CHURCH— ITS COLLEGES. UNION RESOLUTION. Montreal, 1875, p. 5. The aforesaid Churches shall enter into union with the Theological and Literary Institutions which they now have; and application shall be made to Parliam:^nt for 8uch legislation as shall bring Queen's University and College, Knox College, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, Morrin College, Quebec and the Theological Hall at Hlalifax into relations to tlie United Church similar to those which thev now hold to their respective Churches, and to preserve their corporate existence, government and functions, on terms and conditions like to those under which they now exist; but the United Church shall not be required to elect Trustees for an Arts' Department in any of the Colleges above-named. f I. QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE. {Kingston i Ontario.) 1. HISTORICAL STATEMENT. The Presbyterian Church in connection with the Church of Scotland at its first organization in Canada, was solicitous for the education of candidates for the Ministry. In 1832 an Overture was S resented to the Synod urging that an application be made to the fovernment of Upper Canada to found a professorship of Theo- logy in connection with the projected FCing's University, or, in the event of refusal or delay, that the Synod should itself adopt a per- manent measure for the education of Ministers. For three years efforts were earnestly made to secure this object by memorials both to the Home and Imperial Governments, to all of which cour- teous and diplomatic answers were given but no real inclination shown to grant the recfuest. The Church of England meanwhile strove to secure for itself the entire control of the large endow- ments set apart for University Education. * Despairing of any benefit from King's University, a Commit- 67 tee of Synod reported five reasons for immediate action : 1, that Ministers educated in the Colony would have advantages over strangers ; 2, that some young men are seeking to enter the Uni- versity whom a Scottish education would debar; 3, the scanty supply of Ministers from Scotland necessitated an immediate commencement : 4, that the sooner a College is planted the more rapidly it will grow; and 5, no other Church exacts a British education for its Ministers. It was therefore urged that u College should at once be created suitable for present wants and capable of expansion, and that an effort be maae to raise an endowment of $20,000. A committee was appointed to mature a scheme for the foundation of a Collegiate Institution for Theological Education which resulted in an appeal to the mother Church for advice and aid, an injunction to Prefebyteries to procure subscriptions for an endowmeni, and to assist in the education of young men who might offer themselves for the Ministry. In 1837 a further effort was made to secure a Theological professorship in King's University, a delegate was even sent to England for the purpose, but all proved in vain. Finally the Synod declared that they conid not, considering the extreme urgency of the case, delay any longer to undertake the education of candidates for the Holy Alinistry ii) these provinces, and ap- pointed a committee to report a plan by which the declaration might be carried into effect. A plan was accordingly transjnit- teatothe Presbyteries for this purpose, but the Commission of 1838 seem to have been discouraged by the troubled condition of the country, and deemed it inexpedient to prosecute the work further. In 1839 the Colonial Society of Scotland while deprecating any further application to the government, recommended voluntary effort and offered £1,000 sterling to aid. As yet the views of the Canadian Church were limited to a Theological Institute, under an apprehension that funds for anything more could not be ob- tained. It was nevertheless thought by many that all the depart- ments of clerical education should be aimed at under the control of the Synod. An Act of incorporation was accordingly sought, and an elaborate plan published of twenty-three sections embrac- ing courses of Literary, Philosophical and Theological Education, more extensive than even the curricula of the Scottish Colleges, and providing for frequent exami'^ations of students by Presby- teries. Before following out this enlightened scheme, another effort was made to secure the endowment of a Theological chair hi mm 68 in King*B University whicli had no result. An application was made to the Legislature for an Act of incorporation for a College under the corporate name of the " Trustees of St. Andrew's College of Canada," with power to apply funds " for the susten- tation of a Bursar of Divinity in the Univernity of King's College as soon as a Theological professorship shall be established therein for the Church of Scotland." This Bill, was however dropped. Meanwhile a Committee of the Assembly in Scotland offered $150 per annum to each of five young men to be educated in Scotland who should be reconwnended by the Canadian Synod and receive a similar amount from them. This offer while grate- fully acknowledged was not*approved of, but a Bill was prepared for the establishment of an Institution in Kingston to be known as " the Scottish Presbyterian College " and it was resolved to prosecute the collection of subscriptions with the two-fold object of educating Ministers and providing a liberal education for other Professions commencing with two professors and two tutors, 'he Commission of Synod pledged itself to raise £5,000 within six months as an endowment for one professor, the parent Church was expected to contribute another £5,000, and the Church at large £30,000, for buildings library, &c. This scheme called forth great enthusiasm and much liberality. The aim was " to establish a University in which, while one of its intportiint ob- jects should be the training of Ministers of the Gospel to supply the long crying destitution of this land, there would also be given to our youth the fullest access to the cultivation of all the branches of a literary and scientific education. The University to be a Presbyterian University, to belong to the Presbyterian Church, and its education to be based on relio;iou8 principles." In 1839, a Bill was accordinglv presented to the Legislature en- titlec^ ; " An Act for the establishment of a College at Kingston by the name and style of the Universitjr cf Queen's College." This Act bound the Institution to the doctrines of the Confession of Faith and to the Presbyterian Church with powers to appoint Professors and Tutors and to grant degrees. A doubt existing as to the propriety of granting the name without the prior consent of Her Majesty, the title was changed to the "University at King- ston." A Royal Charterwas, however, graciously granted in 1841, and the University received its present honored name. It was now agreed to raise £5,000 in Canada, which, with another £6,000 from the parent Church, would be sufficient to i If 69 begin with. The Colonial Committee of the Church of Scotland, having received authoriiy by the charter to do so, appointed the Rev. Dr. Liddell, ot'Lady Glenorchy'H Church, Edinburgh, as the firat Principal, even more promptly than was expected in Canada. He arrived m Kingston at the etui of December, 1841, and although disappointed at finding that no preparations had been made — no buildmg, no students, no anythmg, but a charter, not, however, discouraged, he resolved to commence immediately. A house was rented, the Rev. P.C.Campbell, of Brock ville, was appointed clasHical professor, and on the 7th March, 1842, a commencement was made, with ton advanced students, and as many more in the Arts. After the first session the College removed to more com- modious premises, though nothing better than a dwelling' bouse opposite St. Andrew's Church ; when, also, the venerable Pro- fessor Williamson was added to the staflf,a8 teacher of Mathematics. In 1842 the Synod appointed that every Professor in Queen's Colhge being an ordained Minister of the Church, should be a constituent member of the Presbytery of Kingston, and as such, entitled to sit in all meetings of the Synod. So closely, too, was the Institution related to the Church that each of its congregations had power to nominate members from whom Trustees should be elected. Tenacious, however, of their promised interest in King's University, since become the University of Toronto, the Synod in 1843 proposed the transfer of Queen's to Toronto, and to unite with King's, so as to form one University for Ontario. Happily the scheme failed, and Queen's became,as it is now, the University of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. In 1846, Principal Liddell resigned his position and returned to Scotland, and Dr. Maohar was appointed in his place, and discharged its duties along with the pastorate of St. Andrew's Church for the next ten years. At the same time. Professor Campbell, accepted a charge in Scotland, and subsequently became Principal of the University of Aberdc*^n. Professor George Romanes and Dr. Urquhart were, however, added to the staff , The University question was still unsettled, and hopes werp entertained that the claims of the Church of Scotland would not be overlooked ; but the tendency of political feeling was not favorable, and in 1849 the Bill establishing the present University of Toronto crashed all expectations that any part of the University endowments would be assigned to educa- tional institutions belonging to anyof the churches of the province. Henceforth the friends of Queen's resolved to place the University College on a more efficient footing. In 1860, the Commission of 70 Synod issued a vigorous address to the Church and country in its behalf, and resolved that henceforth it should be one of the per- jnanent schemes of the Church, and supported by an annual col- lection. This address took bold grounds of objections to the University College, as not meeting the wants and just expecta- tions of the Church and country, declared it to be the imperative ■dut^ of the Presbyterian Church to maintain Queen's College and University as an Institution vital to the welfare of both Church and country ; that there might be in this great Province at least one University where literary and sicentitic instruction should be combined with religion. A new interest was thus awakened in Queen's, and in 1854 the Summer Hill property on which the College now stands was purchased ror £6,000. On the resignation of Dr. Machar in 1856, Dr. Cook, of Quet)ec, accepted the position of Principal and Professor of Theology for a time, and Professors Weir, Lawson and Mowat were subsequently added to the staff. In 1859, the Rev. Dr. Leitch was secured as Principal, and under his care the College enjoyed a growing prosperity. Another vigorona attempt was, however, made to snare in the surplus revenues of University College, but this also failed, and henceforth the Institution cast itself on the liberality of its con- fitituents. Not deterred by difficulties, the faculties of Theology, Arts. Medicine and Jiaw, originally contemplated by its founders were instituted, and met with gratify"-^g prosperity; the revenues were found adequate, its bui aries liberally in- -creased, and its literary curriculum was assimilated to the Colleges of Scotland, 'in 1884. Dr. Leitch in the midst of his usefulness died at Kington, in the 49th year of his age, deeply regretted. The Rev. Dr. Snod^rass, then* Minister of St. Paul's Church, Montreal, was appointed his successor. In 1865, Professor Murray, in the department of Logic ; and in 1866, the late and lamented Professor Mackerras in Classics, were added to the etafl, and fhe curriculum in Arts was extended to four years. At this time, also, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons having obtained a charter was affiliated with Queen's and its own medical faculty was given up. In 1867 the College suffered a severe loss by the suspension of the Commercial Bank, by which its endow- ments were reduced from $32,000 to $10,700, and its income trom ^1,950 to $856, from this source, following upon which was the withdrawal of the annual parliamentary grant of $5,000. In these circumstances an earnest appeal to the Church and the 71 'i .1 country was made and a reHoIution adopted to maintain the Univereity at ali hazards and to meet its Iobhcs by raising an endowujent of $100,000. The Church so earncMtly responded to this appeal that in 1873 an endowment was obtained nearly equal to the whole lost revenue, and the permanency and prosperity of the University secured. The staff was subseauently enlarged, the faculties maintained with efficiency, and the number of students augmented. Then came the Union carrying the College with it. Legis- lation was readily obtained from the Provincial Assembly in 1875, and from the Dominion Parliament in 1881, which placed Queen's University and College, into relation with the United Church similar to that which it held to the Church by which it was founded and fostered. In 1877, after a period of thirteen years, of arduous and successful labor for which he received the thanks of the Church, Principal Snodgrass, resigned his office and accepted an important charge in Scotland. To the vacant position Rev. Geo. M. Grant, M.A., D. D., was appointed, under whose wise and vigorous administration the present splendid buildings have been erected and the endowments largely increased. The curriculum of Arts has also been skillfully adapted to the requirements of modern scholarship, its classes and honors opened to ladies, and its faculties well equipped with teachers of eminence in their several departments. The Presbyterian Church, of Canada, has thus obtained b^ the auspicious Union an University of its own which cannot fail to exert a powerful influence for good on the higher education of the Dominion. 2. UNIVERSITY OFFICERS, Board •/ Ttmstees. C. P. Ireland, Esq., Kingston, Secretary-Treasurer. Chancellor. Sandford Fleming, Esq., C.E.,C.M,G. Principal and Vice-Chancellor . Very Rev. George Munro Grant, M.A., D.D. Vice-Pnncipal. Rev. James Williamson, M.A., L.L.D. Registrar. Ret. George Bell, B.A., L.L.D. 72 College Siaf. • /. — In Dioinity. The Principal Pinmarius Professor of Divinity Rer. John B. Mowat, M.A Professor of Hebrew and BihVr cal Criticism. Rev, Jamefl Garmichael, (King). Lecturer on Church History, Rev. Donald Robs, B.D Lecturer on Apologetics. -— — — — Watkins Lecturer on Elocution^ 11, — In Arts. Rev. J. Williamson, M. K.,hh,V>.Pirofeasor of Astronomy, Rev. John B. Mowat, M. A Professor of Hebrew Nathan F. Dupuis, M. A,, F. B. S., Edin Professor of Mathematics, George McGowan Professor of Chemistry, Rev. George D. Ferguson, B. A.. iVq/c«»or of History and Eng^ lish Language and Literature- John Watson, M. A., fi.L.D Professor of Logic, Menial and Moral Philosophy and Po^ litical Economy, John Fletcher, B. A., Oxon .... Professor of Classical Literatute L. H. Marshal, M.A., F.R.S.C.Professor of Physics. Rev. Alex. B. Nicholson, B. A.. Lecturer on Modem Languages and Assistant to Professor of Classics. Rev. James Ftwler, M A. . .m¥*%Lecturer on Natwul Science, Rev. R. Campbell, M. A. (Ren- frew) Lecturer on Political Economy, Registi^ar of University Council. Archibald P. Knight, M. A. Observatory Boa»'d. The Principal, Professor Williamson, M, Flanagan, Esq* Director of Observatory. Professor of Astronomy. Curators of the Library. The Principal, Professors Mowat and FiiKTCHER. 73 Librarian. Rev. G. Bkll, L.L.D. Curators of Museum. Lecturer on Natural Science and Dr. Bill. Examiners in Gaelic . Evan MaoColli Esq., R. M. Hose, Enq., Rev. A. B. Nioholson,B. A 3. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL. The Council consists of the Chancellor, the Trustees, the members of the Senate, and thirty-three elective mentbers. The Chancellor is elected by the Council, except when two or more candidates are nominated, in which case the election is by registered graduates and alunmi. He holds office for three years, and, as highest otKoer of the University, presides at meet- ings of Council and Convocation, and at Statutory meetings of Senate. In his absence he is represented by the Vice- Chance I lor. Of the elective menibers seven retire annually, except in every fifth year, when only five retire. Successors are elected by registered graduates and alumni. Retiring members may be re- elected. The Council has power to discuss all questions relating to the College and its welfare, to make representations of its views to the Senate or the Board of Trustees, to decide on proposals for affiliation, and to arrange all matters pertaining to the installa- tion of Chancellor, its own meetings and business, the meetings and proceedings of Convocation, and the fees for membership, registration and voting. Convocation for the conferring of degrees, etc., is held upon, the last Wednesday of April, in each year. 4. REOULATIONS AFFECTING STUDENTS. 1. Every Student shall, before Matriculation, produce a cer- tificate of character from his Minister, or some respectable person competent to grant such certificate, and at the time of his Matriculation shall subscribe the following declaration: — "I,- -, l>elng now admHtcd a Student of Queen's College, do hereby sincerely and solemnly declare and jiromise that I shall at all times render due respect and obedience to the Principal, Professors, and other authorities of the I % 14: l«it;.i l\V 1 University, and strictly observe the Laws and Statutes thereof ; that I shall give a regular attendance at my classes, and shall apply myself diligently to the studies in which I ain engaged, and perform to the utmost of my power the exercises pre- sent 'ed ; that I shaU conduct myself in a courteous and p -aceable manner towards my leilow Students ; and that I shall always maintain and defend the rights and privliegcs of the University, and never seek, in any way or manner, the hurt or prejudice thereof." 2. All Students must have their names and other particulars entered annually in tlie University Register, and when presenting themselves for iRegistration must produce the Treasurers receipt for fees. 3. On registering, Students shall receive tickets admitting them to the Classes which they propose to attend, 4. The ticket for each Class must be presented to the Pro- fessor before the Student can have his name entered in the roll book 5. This ticket must be presented to the Professor at the close of his course of lectures, when it will be exchanged for a certified class ticket. 6. Graduates and Under-graduates in Arts, when attending prayers, their several classes, or any College meeting, shall wear the academic costume prescribed by the College Senate. 7. At five minutes past the hour of meeting the door of the class-room shall be locked, alter which the roll shall be called, 8. Students absenting themselves from any class-roeeting mj^st explain the cause of their absence to the Professor in writing. ' ;9- The use of tobacco in any form, and unnecessary noises d'lring class hours, within the College Building, shall not be allowed. 10. Insubordination, immoral conduct either ii or out of College, gross neghct of study, refusal to perform the appointed exercises, breach of Collega regulations, injury to College f)roperty, and all offences of a similar kind, shall render a Student iable to the infliction of a penalty proportionate to the offence. The penalties which the College Senate may inflict shall be such as the following : — (I). Fines not exceeding, in any one case, ten dollars, (2). A note of uisapprobation in the class certificate. 76 J88 be of ted (3). Rustication for a definate period. (4). Degradation from the rank of Undei'^raduate. (5), Forfeiture of right to a degree. (6). Expulsion. 11. Students who do not attend four-fifths of the whole num- ber of class- meetings in a session, shall not be regarded as having attended a full session, unless the Senate, for sufficient reasons, record a decision to the contrary. 12. When applying for examination in any subiect the Student must present to the Senate his certified class ticket. i 13. After the Pass Examinations the Registrar shall certify on the back of the class-ticket the University standing of the Student. The Candidate for Graduation must present to the Senate the ticket so certified. 14. All intending Candidates must, at such time as the Senate shall appoint, intimate in writing to the Secretary of the Senate the particular examinations at which they propose to appear, and the Honours, if any, for which they mean to com- pete; and before taking their places at the examination they must pay to the Secretary of the Senate the examination fee specified in the Calendar. 15. No Candidate shall be allowed to bring any book or paper to the examination: 16. No communication of any kind, by conversation, ex- changing of notes, or any other means, shall be allowed to pass from one Candidate to another during the examination. Each Candidate is expected to take particular care not to distract in any way the attention of other Candidates. ; .u %/..*.?« 17. In each of the departments of examination written questions shall be set, to which written answers shall be given in presence of the Examiners. 18. The asking of information from Examiners respecting the contents of Examination Papers placed in the hands of Candi- dates shall be discouraged, and any Examiner may intimate his entire disallowance of it. An explanation considered necessary shall not be made to one Candidate without being made in the same terms to all. 19. If any Candidate be found consulting a book or note. 16 ;i '1 { i '] ' I copying another Candidate's paper, or using anj- other unfair means of answering the questions proposed, he shall be required at once to leave the room, and shall not be permitted to appear at any remaining part of the examination, nor shall any papers whicn he may have before given in be sustained. Cases of this nature shall be reported to the Senate, and the Senate »hall deal with them as very grave offences. Scholarships. 20. — The Senate shall award all Scholarships in the Arte,. Law and Theological Faculties, by examinations, subject only to the conditions of the founders and the regulations of the Board of Trustees. 21 . The subjects of examination and all special conditions of award shall be published annually in the Calendar, and shall be strictly adhered to. 22. The mil imum qualification for holding a Scholarship shall be the obtaining of one-half of the whole number of marks allotted to the subject or subjects upon which the Scholarshij/ is awarded. Al! Candidates who are not Intrants, must be Pass men of the last preceding session of their course. 23. No Student shall hold two Scholarships. 24. When a Student gains several Scholarships of unequal amounts he shall hold the most valuable one, and the rest sliall be awarded to the other competitors in the order of n erit. 26. Suitable mention shall be made in the Calendar of the honour of gaining more Scholarships than one. Libraii/. 26.. — No Student is entitled to borrow or consult books until he produces his registration ticket. 27. A Student having deposited his registration ticket with the Librarian is entitled to borrow books. The owner may re- deem his ticket at P'ly time by returning all books borrowed and Saying all fines or charges incurred. All tickets must, be re- eemed before the close of the session. 28. A Student may have in his possession at any one tmie only three volumes, unless the Librarian, tor sufficient reasona, may see fit to allow him to borrow more. w shall of the books t with ay re- ed and be re- e time fasons. 29. A volume can be retained only 14 days, and it muBt in- variably be returned at the expiration of that period. But it may be re-l arrowed after remaining in the Library for one day, if not asked for in the meantime by some other person than the former borrower. 30. A Student desiring a volunie already loaned shall leave the usual check for the same, and he shall then have the first claim upon the volume. Such volume, when returned, shall be charged to his account for three day.«!, when, if he fails to claim it, it shall be loaned to the first applicant thereafter. 31. For every volume retained beyond the stipulated tim* the borrower shall pay a fine of three cents per day for every day it is so retained. But for every volume so retained, after having been notified by the Lib: 'ian, he shall pay a fine of fifty cents r»er day for each day ll is retained after the notifi- cation. 32. Sickness or absence may be a reason for relaxing a fine, at the judgment of the Librarian. 33. If a volume become due upon a holiday it shall be held to be due on the first class lay thereafter. .34. Graduates, who are not Students, may obtain the priv- ileges of the Library upon the pajment of three dollars per annum. .35. Dictionariert, Gazetteers, Encyclopedias, Atlases and other works of reference, may be consulted m the Reading Room, but cannot l)e taken out of the building. 36. Writing or marking in a borrowed book, unless for the purpose of correcting typographical errors, is strictly forbidden, and it will render the offender liable to have his Library privi- leges cancelled. 37. No borrowed book shall be taken into class to be used as a class-book. Reading Room. .38. — The Regipfrar shall, for a fee of twenty-five cents, issue, to any registered Student applying, a check entitling him to take out books for consultation in the Reading Room. The holder, when he applies for a book for consuluuion is to deposit his check with the Librarian, and is to redeem it by the return of the volume consulted. I 78 ■ 39. Any person, as determined by the judgment of the Librarian, may be allowed to consult books in the Reading Boom, upon the payment of one dollar per annum. 40. A book received for consultation in the Reading Room is not to be taken away unless by the consent of the Librarian. 4L All noise in the Reading Room is strictly prohibited. 42. Any person violating the two preceding regulations ren- ders himself liable, upon the first offence, to such fine, not exceeding fifty cents, as the Librarian mav see fit to impose, and tor subsequent offences, to having his Reading Room ticket can- celled. 43. Attendance at Church. — All Students must attend the Ohurchee to which they profess to belong, and produce certifi- eates of attendance from their clergymen when required. 44. Boarding. — No Student is allowed to board or lodge in any houpe not approved of by the Senate, except by permission of parents or guardians given in writing. Information as to approved houses may be obtained from the Registrar. The expense of suitable boarding is moderate. 45. Fees. — The following fees payable strictly in advance- class fees on University Day (16th October); '^rfldnation fees before Convocation Day : — The classfis of Cheniisby and Physics, each pei* sessica $12 03 Any other cUiss, any number of aessiona 6 (K) Registration and Library, per session 4 60 Apparatus, per session 2 00 Matriculation Examination 1 00 Pass Exauiination 2 00 Doctor of Science (D. Sc.) Graduation Fee 60 00 Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) " 10 00 Bachelorof Laws (LL.B.) ** 10 00 Doctor of Medicii!0(M.D.) " 30 00 Master of Arts (M. A.) " 20 00 Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) " 20 00 Admission ad euiuiem gradwn, B. A 10 00 " " M.A. 20 00 6. FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND CURRICULUM. Matriculation and pass examination begin on 1st November. The prescribed order of classes must be observed by all Stu- Jeuts who are candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity . ,.*.,.*»««"» 19 (1.) Divinity, Lectures on the Evidences of Religion natural and revealed, including the canonicity, authenticity, genuineness and credibility of the Biblical Records; the Inspiration and Authority of the Scriptures; Systematic Theology; the Pastoral Oftice; and Homiletics — with prelections and examinations on Hill's Lect- ures in Divinity, Butler's Analogy, and Greek Testament for Doctrinal Exegesis. Students have opportunities of conducting devotional exercises, practising pulpit elocution, and performing missionary work. The course extends over three sessions, that of 1881-82 being the first in order. (2.) Hebrew and Chaldee. First year. — Wolfe's Hebrew Grammar. Gen. XIV — XVIII. Josh. VIII— X. Job, I., II, 1 Sam. I., IV. Ps. XXXV— L. Translations into Hebrew. Second year. — Gesenius' Hebrew Grammer. Exod. XXXII — XXXIV. Num. XL, XII. Jer. XII— XIV. Ps. L-LXVIl. Is. XL., XLI. Prov. XXX., XXXI. Translations into Hebrew. Third year. — Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar. Winer's Chaldee Grammar. Ps, CX — CXIX. Isaiah XL — LI. Dan. II., III. Ezra. IV , V. Biblical Her- (3.) Biblical Ciiticism. Hebrews, James, I., II., III., John in Greek, meneutics Lectures. (4.) Apologetics. Lecturer for the session. (5.) Church History. Council of Nice to the Reformation. Lecturer for the session. The Church requires the following discourses to be delivered during the course : — Homily ; Lecture and Greek Exercise ; Sermon and Hebrew Exercise. (6.) Matriculation Examination, Westminster Confession ; Hill's Lectures, Bk. I. ; Gospel by Mark in Greek and English; Examination in Hebrew^ N ■^-a 80 on Regular Verbs and Pronouns, and Genesis, ch. I., with analysis of the Regular Verbs and Pronouns contained in it. (7.) Pass Examinations. On the work of the session. 6. DEGREE OP BACHELOR OF DIVINITY. (1) Regulations. 1. — Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.,) must be graduates in Arts of this University, or of a University whose degrees are recognized for this purpose by the Senate. 2. — The degree shall not be conferred until the Candidate has eornpleted his Theological Curriculum, with a view to the minis- try in the Church to which he beloni^s, and has passed a satisfactory examination in the branches of Theology taught in this University. 3. — ^The subjects of examination shall be in two departments, the first embracing — (1) Hebrew and (2) the Evidences of Re- ligion and the Inspiration of Scripture ; and the second emhrskc'mg — (1) Church History, (2) Biblicdl Criticism, and (3) Systematic Theology. 4. — Candidates who have completed their Theological cotirse may be examined in either of these departments, and may defer their examination in the other department, provided there be not a greater interval than two years between their two examinations. 6. — Students who have completed all the sessions but one of their Theological course, may be admitted to examination in the first department. 6. — A Candidate may, Hubject to the preceding regulations, appear at any University examination in Theology, provided he gives two weeks' notice of hia intention to the Registrar. 7. — When a Student who is a candidate for the degree, shall obtain at a pass examination on any subject two-thirds of the marks allotted to the subject, he may, on recommendation of the examiner, be exempted from further examination on that subject. (2.) Subjects of Examination, First Department, — 1, Evidences of religion, and Inspiration of Scripture. m 81 of ill le 2. Hebrew, Isaiah, xl — Ixvi. Chaldee, Daniel, ii., iii. Second Department. — 1. Church History — Centuries,! — iiif the Reformation ; the Church in Scotland. 2. Biblical Criticism — Epistle to Roman^^ in Greek ; Biblical Hermeneutics ; Hammonds' Textual Criticism of New Testament. Introduction to Pentateuch and Gospel of John. 3. Systematic Theology — Person of Christ, Doctrine of Sin, Doctrine of the Atonement, Justification, Work of the Holy Spirit. The following books may be consulted : — Paley's Evidences. Butler's Analogy, Tulloch's Burnett Prize on Theism, Moxley'a Bampton Jjectures on Miracles, Trench on the Miracles (prelim- inary essay) ; Westcott on the Canon of the New Testament; Lee on Inspiration ; Dorner on the Person of Christ; Liddon's Bampir ton Lectures on our Lord's Divinity ; Tulloch on the Christian Doctrine of Sin; Crawford on the Atonement; Grotius de satis- factione (^hristi; Hill's Lectures in Divinity; Christian Dogmatics, (Van Oosterzee's and Martensen's) ; Keil on the Old Testament, and Bleek on the New Testament ; Killen's Old Catholic Church j Fisher's History of the Reformation ; Biblical Hermeneutics (Elliott and Hafsha. ) students' missionary association. This Association holds a weekly meeting on Saturday morn- , ing, in the Divinity class-room. In addition to devotional exer- ' cises and the ordinary business of the Association, reports are' read by members from time to time, respecting the fields occupied by them during the preceding summer under the Home Mission^ Board of the General Assembly. A Sabbath niorning prayer' meeting is held in the classical room under the management of the Association. The Association also assists the Convener of the Presbytery's Home Mission Committee in filling appointments for Sabbath day services in the neighborhood of Kingston. 7, SCHOLARSHIPS IN ARTS, (L) Conditions. Scholarships in Arts have endotmnent nominations connected with them, securing exemption from class fees for one session, and thereby adding from f 18 to f 24 to the given value of each. 6 11 82 Any student who passes in English is eligible for a scholar- ship; but scholarships marked dose can be held only by students having in view the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, being given oy their founders upon that condition. Scholarships awarded upon matriculation examinations are tenable during the first session, and those awarded upon sessional examinations are tenable during the following session, except open scholarships, gained by students in the last year of their course in Arts, which are paid at once. Successful candidates for scholarships must make at least two-thirds the numbei* of marks allotted to the subject or sub- jects upon which the scholarship is awarded. (2.) Junior Matriculation, Mackerras' Memorial. — Value, $100. Awarded upon the marticulation examinations in Latin and Greek. Gunn. — Value, $100. Awarded upon the matriculation ex- amination for General Proficiency. VVatkina. — Value, $80. Awarded upon the matriculation examination in Classics, Mathematics and Enjrlish, and tenable only by candidates who have spent one year at the Kingston Col- legiate Institute. Grant. — Value, $60. Awarded to the matriculant who passes the best examination in English Composition. Leitch Memorial No. 1. — Value, $57. Awarded upon the matriculation examination in Mathematics. Rankine. (Close.) — Value $55. Awarded upon the matricu- lation examination in English . Mowat. — Value, $50. Awarded to the best candidate at a special oral examination on Arithmetic. Competition will take place on 2nd October. Marion Stewart McDonald. — Value, $100. Given to a de- serving student or students from Glengarry Co., Ont., and awarded after the matriculation examination. M. C. Cameron. — Value, $60. Given to the best Gaelic scholar, reader or speaker. The examination takes place after the matriculation examinations. 83 ilar- ents lelng B are ional tcej)t their ; least : 8ub- QTi the ion ex- piation I ten able :on Col- nt who pon the atricu- ^te at a n\\ take |o a de- iwarded Gaelic Lee after (3.) Awarded on Sessior*al Examinations, St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. (Close). — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Greek. Toronto. (Close.) — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Junior Physics. Class Memorial. (Close ^ — Value, $35. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Junior Mathematics. Mclntyre. (Close.) — Value, $50. Awarded upon the ses- sional examination in Senior Mathematics. Church, No. 1. (Close.) — Value, $65. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Junior Greek. Church, No. 2. (Close.) — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Riietoric and English Literature. Buchan, No, 1. (Close.) — Value, $50. Awarded uf^on the sessional examination in Senior Philosophy (Mental and Moral), Tenable during the first year in Theology. Buchan, No. 2. (Close.) — Value, $100. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Physics. Tenable during the first year in Theology. McNab and Horton. (Close.) — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Chemistry. McGillivray. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional ex- amination in Junior Latin. Grant. — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional examina- tion in Junior Chemistry. Nickle. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examina- tion in Natural Science. Cataraqni. — Value, $50, Awarded upon the sessional ex- amination in History. Kingston. Ladies — Value, $35. Awarded upon the sessional examinations in Senior French and German. 8. SCHOLARSHIPS IN THEOLOGY. (1 .) Matricu la Hon . David Strathern Dow.— Value, $100. 84 M I ! HJ i Dominion. — Value, $80. Open to students belonging to any- Presbyterian Church in the Dominion, Buchan, No. 3.— Value, $76. Church of Scotland, No. 1.— Value, $60. Church of Scotland, No. 2.— Value, $50. (2.) Awarded at Close of Session. Anderson. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional exami- nation of the first year, Hugh McLennan. — Value, $25. Awarded upon the best ses- sional examination in Church History. Church of Scotland, No. .S. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examinations of the first year. Mackerras' Memorial Prize. — Value, $25 in books. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Greek Testament Exegesis. Leitch Memorial, No. 2. — Value, $80. Awarded upon a ses- sional examination, and teiiablt! through three successive years, should the successful candidate, after thecompletion of his Theo- logical curriculum at this University attend a Scottish University. Candidates must have the degrees of B. A. The next competitioa will take place in April, 1884 or 1886. Subjects of exaniination : — the Epistles to Romans and Hebrews, Butler's Analogy, and the ■ Theological Lectures of the session. Spence. — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional exami- nations at the close of the first year in Theolooy. The next competition will take place in 1884. (3.) Church Bursaries. These are awarded to deserving etudents, who have not ob- tained scholarships, and who are preparing for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Recipients must sign a written obligation to repay the money should they change their intention with regard to the ministry. Recommendiitions accom- panying contributions for the benefit of particular students, whether matriculants or not, are duly observed. 9. UNIVERSITY PRIZES. These are prizes in money for literary articles, essays, etc.. 85 as specified under each particular prize. The pri;;^8 are given at Convocation. Conditions of Competition. 1. Competitive papers (except for Thorburn, which see) must he given in to the Secretary of the Senate not later than the 2nd November. 2. Each paper is to bear a motto, inslead of the author's name, and to have attached to it a sealed envelope, bearing the same motto and containing a written declaration over the author's signature, to the effect that it is his unaided composition. 3. The envelopes attached to successful papers shall be opened and the writers' names made known at the closing Con- vocation of the session. 4. The best productions must be reported by the examiners to be of sufficient merit. 5. All successful productions shall be the property of the University, and shall be at the disposal of the Senate. Lewis. — Value $25. Given for the best lecture on Luke xviii., 9-14 inclusive. Open to students of Theology. Macpherson — Value $25. For the best essay on the Influence of Britain on India. Open to registered students. Carmichael — Value $25. For the best essay on the Spec- troscope and Spectrum Analysis. Open to registered students of the present or preceding session. MacLennan. — Value $25. For the best essay on Recent English Psychology. Open to registered students of the present or preceding session. Two prizes, each of the value of ten dollars in books, will be annually offered for competition among undergraduates, for the best compositi'^n iu Latin and Greek prose respectively, on subjects prescribed. Chancellor's Essays. — Two prizes of $50 eAch ; to be awarded for the best English essays on subjects prescribed. To be sent in to the University Registrar on or before University Day. If the essays be not of sufficient merit, the prizes will be open for another competition: Thorburn. — Value $40. Historical. To be prescribed. ■^^ -,%. % IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 86 10, MEDALS. JVo Gold Medal will be awarded to any candidate who fails to obtain three* fourths of the whole number of marks. No Silver Medal will be awarded to any candidate who fails to obtain at least two-thirds of the whole number of the marks. Prince of Wales' Gold Medal in ClassicK. — For the best examination on tbe honour work in Latin and Greek. Open to all registered students. Carruthers' Gold Medal in Mathematics. — For the best examination on the honour work in Mathematics. Open to all registered students. Carruthers' Gold Medal in Chemistry. — For the best exami- nation on the honour work in chemistry. Open to all registered students. The Mayor's Gold Medal in Mental and Moral Philosophy.— For the best examination on the honour work in Mental and Moral l^hilosophy, as prescribed for the session. Open to all under-graduates or graduates takiug the honour work in those subjects. Chancellor's Gold Medal in History, and English Language and Literature. — For the best examination on the honour work in those subjects, with an essay on Representative Government, Open to undergraduates or graduates taking the honour work. Graduates' Gold Medal in Political Econoiny. — For the best examination on the honour work in Political Economy. Open to students attending classes in Arts, Law, Medicine or Theology. Prince of Wales* Silver Medal in Modern Languages. — For the best examination on the honour work in French and Ger- man. Open to under-graduates or graduates taking the honour ■work in that subject. Prince of Wales' Silver Medal in Natural Science. — For the best examination in the honour work in Natural Science. Opea to under-graduates or graduates taking the honour work in tiiat subject. Prince of Wales' Silver Medal in Classics. — For the candi- date who stands second in the examination on the honour work in Latin and Greek. 11, EXTRACTS — REPORT TO ASSEMBLY, 1882. Legialaiion. St. John, N.B.: App p. 10, — As soon as iho decision of the Privy Council in the Temporalities Fund was known, application was made to the Dominion Parliament for remedial legislation. So warm and universal was the sympathy felt for the University, that the Bill passed through the House of Conimons and the Senate without a pingle voice against it, and is now fortified by the triple brass of royal charter, the Provincial Legislature and the Dominion Parliament. Preparatory Depariment. The Preparatory Department, which existed for three years, has been abolished, with the sanction of the Church, and to the great satisfaction of the Professors. Evidently the benefits of university and theological training can be fully enjoyed only by those who have been well grounded in elementary studies, and nowhere can this drill be given so well as in High Schools and Academies. 12. STATISTICS. students, 1881. The number of students registered for the season of 1881 and 1882 in Arts and Divinity is two hundred and sixty-one, of whom sixty are studying for the ministry. An increase of stndents in twelve years from 99 to 261, sufficiently illustrates the growth of Queen's, and its importance to the Chnrch and the country. Students, 1881-82. In Arts, 174; in Theology, 16 ; in Law, 3; in Medicine, 68, Total, 261. Graduates from 1841 to 1882. LL.D., 16; D.D., 35; B.D , 8; B.Sc, 3; LL.B., 5; B.A., 314; M.A., 82; M.D., 351 ; Fellows R.C.P.S.K., 16; Licentiates R.C.P.S.K., 62. Total, 892. Special Finances* 1882 App. p. 102. — The establishment by the Assemblyof 88 1881 of a Common Fund for its Theological Colleges in Ontario and Quebec, has been nobly responded to by the Church, from which $4000, the least sum required for the Theological Departr ment, is likely to be received. Special subscriptions for the Library Fund, amounting to $1000, have also been received. For an additional chair in Arts, and the long-desired third chair ia Theology, an appeal was made to the friends of the University, resulting in subscriptions of $7,600 a year for five years. Ordinary Revenue, Receipts $20,904 68 Expenditure 21,269 95 Deficit 366 37 Scholarshipa and Frize Essays. Receipts $3,836 08 Disbursements 1,929 38 Balance on hand 1,906 70 Assets and Liabiliiies. $311,092 66. \* The Calendar, with full information respecting the faculties of Theology, Arts, Law, and Medicine can be obtained on application to the Registrar. The royal charter of Queen's College, conferring University powers ; the Ontario Union Act, 38 Vict., Cap. 76, assented to December 2l3t, 1874, creating l)eside8 the Chan- cellor and Vice-Chancellor. defining the powers and mode of election of the former ; creating also a '* Council," with ex officio and elective members ; together with the "Statutes, Rules and Ordinances of Queen's University and College," amended up to October 26th, 1875, are printed in full in " Taylor's Public Statutes relating to the Presbyterian Church in Canada." The Ontario Act having been declared ultra vires by the Privy Coun<;il, a I»ominion Act, intituled "An Act rtspecting Queen's College at Kingston," 45 Vic, Cap. 123, was passed and assented to in 1881, and simply confirms the Ontario Act and all tne acts of the Corporation and Council done under its provisions. *"■■ n.— KNOX COLLEGE. I. — HISTORICAL STATEMENT. This eminent seat of Theological learning is said to have commenced its career in an upper room at the residence of one of its professors in James Street, Toronto, in 1844, immediately after the great ecclesiastical revolution in Scotland in the notable year 1843. The Presbyterian Church of Canada was then formed. 89 in sympathy, although not ia connection, with the Free Church of Scotland, and among its earliest acts was the creation of an institution for the education of its ministers. A temporary habita- tion was secured for the College in hired rooms now forming part of the Queen's Hotel. An arrangement was made with the Rev, Mr. King, then a minister of the Free Church, afterwards settled in Halitax, N. S , and with the Eev. Henry Enson, of St. Gabriel Street Church, Montreal, to give instructions to such students ia Theology and Literature as might offer themselves for the Minis- try. The Rev. Dr. Burns of Paisley having accepted the pastorate of Knox Church, Toronto, agreed at tl»e same tiaie to devote himself to the work of instructing students. As the result of this movement fourteen students were enrolled in various stages of literary progress and arranged into classes. The Synod which met at Hamilton in 1846 gave the institution the name of ** Knox College." This same year the Rev. R. McCorkle of St. Nimans, Scotland, gave temporary services as Professor of Divinity and the Rev. VVm. Rintoul of Streetsville in the departments of He- brew and Biblical Criticism. An Academy for secular learning,and as a preparatory school, was also associated with the College, at the head of which the Rev. Mr. Gale was placed. The Synod of 1847, judging that the increase of students required the undivided servioesof the Professor of Theology, separated the professorship from the pastorate of Knox Church, at the same time warmly thanking Dr. Burns for his valuable services to the College for two successive sessions. The same Synod instructed Dr. Bayne, of Gait to proceed to Scotland, and in conference with the Colonial Committee of the Free Church, to secure a permanent Professor of Divinity. This led to the appointment of the Rev. Michael Willis, D.D., to the vacant office which he held as pro- fessor and principal for twenty-three years, resigning in 1870; ■and as Emeritus professor till his decease in 1879. In 1849 the Boarding House for students was established. For several years efforts were also made to prepare a Constitution and an Act of Incorporation for the College. The Academy was finally given lip in 1852, and interim arrangements were made for the pre- liminary traijiing of students. On the decease ot the Rev. H. Esson in 1853, the Rev George Paxton Young, LL.D., then Minis- ter of Knox Church, Hamilton, was appointed *• Second professor of Divinity in Knox College," to whom also was assigned ** the departments of Logic, Mental and Moral Philosophy and the Evidences of Natural and Revealed Religion." He held this 90 g>sition till 1868, when he took charge of the Preparatory epartment; resigning connection with the College in 1872 od accepting the Chair of Metaphysics and Ethics in the University College, Toronto. In 1864 the Rev. John Laing resigned his tutorship having accepted the charge of the Church in Scar- borough, and Mr. Smith was appointed to take chargftof the preparatory classes of English, Latin, Greek and Mathematics, ana to superintend the Boarding House. In 1855 a literary curri- culum was devised, consisting of a preliminary class for prepara- tory studies and a subsequent three years' course in the advanced departments of Collegiate learning. The same year the Synod after much debate decided in favor of deeding the College pro- perty to the principles of the Church as defined in the Standards, the property to be held by Trustees elected annually by the Synod. A Committee was appointed to obtain such a deed, to receive subscriptions, to get plans and estimates for a new building, and to report to a special meetii»g of Synod if necessary. In the meantime Elmsly Villa, once the official residence cf the Gover- nors of Upper Canada was purchased at a fair price, and with the addition of a wing, was prepared as a College and resident Boarding House, and so used for nineteen years. In 1856 it was found desirable to establish a third theological chair for the departments of Evidences and Church History, to which the Rev. Dr. Burns was appointed and relieved from the pastorate of Knox Church, which position he held till the resignation of the firofessorship in 1864 and as Emeritus till his decease in 1869. n 1866 Professor Caven was appointed to the Chair of Exegetical Theology to include the departments of Evidences, Biblical Criticism and Interpretation of Scripture, and in 18*78 was appointed Principal. In 1867 Dr. Proudfoot was appointed Lec- turer on Homiletics, and his services have been continued from year to year. Dr. Urc was appointed at the same time but resigned in 1870. In 1871 the Kev. Dr. Inglis was appointed ta the Chair of Systematic Theology, but resigned in 1873 to accept a pastorate in Brooklyn, N.Y. ; and in the same year the Kev. Wm. McLaren, then of Knox Church, Ottawa, was appointed his successor. In 1872 the Rev. Dr. Gregg, then Minister of Cooke's Church, Toronto, was appointed Professor of Apologetics. A vigorous and successful effort was made in 1873-74 for the erection of more convenient and commodious premises. A fine site was procured at the head of Spadina Avenue, subscr ptions to the amouut of $122,000 obtained, and in 1874 the present 91 handsome College was occupied. I*n massive proportions and aspiring pinnacles worthily represent the Church to which it belongs and the purpose to which it is consecrated. It has a frontage of 250 feet, wings running back 150 feet, a tower rising over the front entrance 130 feet. It contains spacious Corridors, Lecture Rooms, Private Rooms, Dormitories and Dining Hall, with all the conveniences and comfbria of a first-class^ residence and represents a cost of not less than $150,000. The Act of Incorporation of " Knox College " was obtained from the United Parliament of Upper and Lower Canada in 1868. It defines the powers and privileges of the College in the usual terms, and gave the Synod the special and peculiar power to define for itself the Theological doctrmes and principles which shall be taught in the College and to declare in what books and documents these principles and doctrines are contained not afterwards to be revocable by the Synod, This peculiar form of Act arose from an aversion on the part of the friends of the Church in Parliament to Legislate in any way on matters of religion, deeming the name of the Church in the Act a sufficient security for the faithful administration of the Trust. The Synod having, however, a different opinion insisted unanimously that the principles of the Church to be taught in the College should be explicitly stated in the Act and accepted the compromivse offered of the power to legislate on this point for itself. The Union Act of 1874 confirmed without altering the provisions of the Act of 1868. The only amending legislation that has been found necessary is the short Act of 1880 granting to " Knox College," as was at first intended, but for special reasons deferred, the "^ power of conferring the degrees of B.D. and D.D. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. " The Synod in accordance with the terms of the Act for the incorporation of Knox College, at its first session after the passing of the Act, resolved and declared, — That the principles and doctrines to be taught in Knox Col- lege by the professors and tutors, or other persons who shall from time to time, and at all times hereafter, be employed or appointed in giving instruction in the said College, shall be such and such only as are consistent with and at'reeable to the * Con- fession of Faith,' the * Larger and Shorter Catechisms,* and the *Form of Church Government,' all which are called * The 92 ' 'f ( mi Westminster Standards/ and shall comprise all theological learning consistent with said Standards; Provided always, that the saia * Confession of Faith,' be understood and taken with the explanatory note thereto, agreed imon by the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, m«.o at Toronto in the year of our Lord 1854: Provided also, that the said * Westminster Standards * be taken and understood with such other, or further directions and rules as to Church government, discipline, or worship, as may from time to time be prescribed or ordaineil by the Synod of the said Presbyterian Church of Canada, with the concurrence of a majority of the Presbyteries of the said Church, to be ascertained in such manner as the Synod shall prescribe, and that such regulations and rules be duly recorded in the minute book of the said Synod, and signed by the Moderator and clerk for the time being of such Synod. The Synod further instruct their Clerk to register this resolution and declaration in the records of the Synod and in the public Records of the City of Toronto." 2. OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. Board of Management. W. M. Clark, Esq., Chairman. Senate. The Rev. Principal Caven, D.D., President. College Staff. Rev. Principal Caven, D.D , Professor of Exegetics and Biblical Criticism. Rev. William Gregg, D.D., Professor of Apologetics and Church. History. Rev. William McLaren, Professor of Systematic Theology. Rev. J. J. A. Proudfoot, D.D., Lecturer in Homiletics, Church Government and Pastoral Theology. Hebrew by Professor Hirschfelder, in University College. Elocution by Professor J. W. Taverner and R. Lewis. D. M. Ramsay, B.A., and J, S. McKay, B.A., Classical Tutors. 3. admission of students. 1. Young men desiring to enter upon study with a view to ■WBRHPW ^ 93 leal that the the year nster rther . e, or d by h the virch, cribe, in the erator r this and in Biblical Churcli iogy- Church liege. ,1 Tutors. }. a view to the MiniRtry are required to make application to some Presbytery of the Church ; which, being SHtie^ed regarding their moral and religious character, their motives, and their general fitness to Btudy for the Ministry, will certify them to the Board of Exam- iners. This regulation applies to entrants upon the Preparatory Course in Knox College, as well as to students who, having taken their Literary Course in the University of Toronto or elsewhere, seek to enter the College as Students of Theology. All Art Students in order to be eligible for Home Mission Work require to be approved by a Presbytery as Candidates for the Ministry. 2. According to the law of the General Assembly, Students are required, each S»3r:»mer, after entering the College, to appear before the Presbytery within whose bounds they are labouring or residing, and to render a written Exercise prescribed to them ; on which, they will be certified to the College Senate for the subsequent year. 3. The Board of Examiners will meet in the College on Thursday, the 5th of October, at 9 o'clock a.m., when Students entering on Theology are reauired to appear and furnish the evidence of standing referrea to under the head Theological Curriculum 4. THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM. Students entering upon the Course in Divinity shall present a Presbyterial Certihcate, together with the evidence of having obtained the degree of B.A. at the University of Toronto; or at McGill College, Montreal ; or at Queen's College, Kingston; or at Victoria College, Cobourg; or at one of the National Univer- sities of Great Britain or Ireland, or other University recognized by the Senate; or, instead of said Degree, a certificate of having satisfac*^orilv passed the final examination in the Preparatory Course in I^^nox College; or of having completed a three years' curriculum in some approved College, and having passed the examinations connected therewith ; but in all cases Studenta must present evidence of having attended at least one Session, a class m Hebrew, or otherwise they must undergo an elementary examination in that language. Only by permission of the General Assembly can any Stuient who has not fulfilled these conditions be admitted to Theolocry. The Theological course extends over three Sessions of Six months. 94 Classes, First year.— Expgetioa, Biblical Criticism, Apologetics, Church History, Systematic Theology. Second vear. — Exegetics, Apologetics, Church History, Systematic 1 heology, Biomiletics, &c. Third year. — Exegetics, Church Hiatory, Systematio Theology, Homiletics, &c. Exercises. Students of the first year are required to prepare a Homily; of the second year, a Lecture and a Critical Greek Exercise ; and of the third year, a Sermon and a Hebrew Critical Exercise. Certificates. In addition to such examinations as may be held by the Professors during the Session, the Board examines the Classes at the close ol it, and, if the Examination proves satisfactory, certifies the Students to their Presbyteries accordingly. The Senate gives a general certificate to Students wrho have completffd their Theological Course, in order to their being taken by Presbyteries on prelin)inary trials for license. A Diploma from the College is also given. 5. SCHOLARSHIPS. The Discourses prescribed in the several years must be handed in before the Closing Examinations, in order to qualify for holding any Scholarship awarded in connection with ihem: First Year in Theology. Bayne, $50, for proficiency in Hebrew : Examination on entering Theology. James McLaren, $60, General Proficiency in Closing Examin- ation. Alexander, (I.)> $50, for Systematic Theology: Closing Ex- amination. Goldie, $50, for Exegetics : Closing Examination. Gillies, (L), $40, for Church History: Closing Examination Dunbar, $50, for Apologetics : Closing Examination. Gillies, (II.), $40, for Bible Criticism: Closing Examination. i i 95 iticst tory, natlc by the : lasses ictory, ) have ' being 56. A nust be quality them: ition on Examin- sing Ex- mi nation on. ruination. Second Year. J. A. Cameron, (I.)» $60, General Proficiency in Closing Examination. Knox Church, Toronto, (I.)i 140, Church History : Closing Examination. Loghrin, $50, Systematic Theology: doping Examination. Alexa* ler, (II.), $50, Exegetics: Closing Examination. Knox Church, Toronto, (11. )> $40, Apologetics : Closing Examination. i Heron, $40, for best average Examination by Student who has not gained another Scholarship. Third Year. Bonar-Burns, $100, General Proficiency ; Closing Examina- tion. Fisher, (I.) $60, Systematic Theology : Closing Examina- tion. Fisher, (IL), $60, Exegetics: Closing Examination. Cheync, $40, for best average Examination by Student who has not gained another Scholarship. Second and Third Years. Boyd, $40, Homiletics: Closing Examination. Smith, $50, Esaay — (prescribed.) Firstj Second and Third Years. Clark Prize I — (Lange's Commentary) New Te8tament,Greek: Closing Examination. Clark Prize II. — (Lange's Commentary) Old Testament, Hebrew : Closing Examination. Gaelic Scholarship — $40, for Proficiency : may be held by a Student who has taken another. First and Second Years. Prince of Wales Prize — $60, (for two years) Essay pre- scribed, to be given on Slst October. 6. DEGREE OF BACHELOR OP DIVINITY. By the Act 44 Victoria, Chapter 81, passed in 1881, by the 96 • TTnn^ Colleee, was invested LeeiBUtive A--.b,y o. OMano Knox Co g^ ^^^ ^.p.. ,„a „;S, «,lie DOwer of .'^""""r*i-, ', are as (oUows: "••^Her Majesty by -^, J'^Vvi^crof Ontario, enacU as tol- Legislative Assembly of the r ^°-; Tbe senate of Knox CoUe.e „r^^^^^^ the d;g«e, o( "->';fe«ch''un'we?Bity as the b-^, «e-^' ^/l?^! graduates in AH" »' '"„ ^, „eU as fP"'" ^SJ^;Xl<«ly there- "■^^a'ele as ar?no- taking the reg»>^»J-„ "r.'ed the said course. ^^-^inilts:" rr^^e p^ow. t<,^con^,-- Slton-^^ulch'STgree^conierred. Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.)--^^^^ .„ ^^^ of rcandidat^fbrthis eg-^r^ some approved >J"""^;7e in Knox Ccl'*g^> rt„d also Students ™v,A are now taking m^ * & , • i become candidates. „„„leted a course of Theological >-*^^,l"c^^Uegr»rn^-*^^^^^^ ^"^°"' '''"'' ' ^^^ degree ■ca.not 1. <^^t^^r =^*" /J'j^lftionof theo^^^^^^^^^ ^^-\^, ,„,„,ed into two after --"Sr/riS ::.lT--d into two 4 The subjects oi cxauu aepartme„te.asfoUows^^^^^^ ,. ,^_a™pef o. 97 ^vested 0., and i of the B as lol- o confer ity upon ,t8 of the ^y tbere- (1 courser Jhurcb in lations as e, be pre- r tbe bon- ^-laws and ,0 tbe con- in Arts of ready com- now in the 80 Students loUege, may Theological approved by an one year irse. ed into two Grwfc-O^^^P®^ 0* Luke and EpiHtU' to RoniunN (:<) 7/eft>-eu>- OoneaiM, cIim. 1-5 nnclusivn); PtAlinn 2, 8, ll», 40, 7'2, 110. (4) AtKiolqitks—RuvrWnmu'ti llihtorifftl Evlfleiic«'8 ; Farrar'B Critirul HiHtory of Fn-e ThoiiKlit ; Fliiifrt Auti-thtlstic ThenrieH. {:>) Church Ilintorn unil Church durenniunt Kilhii'K Aiii-itfiit Chun-li. {(>) Syxtemutic Thcnh>{fy -VffHimhiHteir ConffHuion of Faith; Hannuriiiuu on Iii8)>irati<*n' (7) Tejtnuf Vriticimn ami Oiriou- -Hchviiutr'M Intruiluctioii to tlm Criticitiiuof UiU New ToHtaiueiit ; WeHtcott's UiHtory of the New Tt'Staiiu-nt Canon. Second Department. (1) Greek -J UHi'm }iartyt, Apol. I. (2) Hebrew and C/ia/tii-e — Isalfth, cha. 1-6 Daniel, chs. :i-r>. (;<) Church ffi.itory—Flti\nr'» Uefonnation. (4) Syatemutic Theol(tffy—Tn\ivtt\ni, Tom. II.; I>«»cu8, Ihicinins QuartuH, Qiiaeht, I., II., X.— XIV.; Cunninghanfs HiHtorical Theology, Vol. I. (5) A./fj/'''*!*' ^''*''''"''rn'M Heiineneutici ; EUicott on (jalatians. ((>) Uoniileticx and Putitond 77ttoi«f/y- Consult Shedd's HoinileticH and Van Oosterzee'H Practicuil Theology. 6. Gandiuatep nmy take, at one examination, the whole of tlie work in both departments, but not earlier than the month of March after the completion of the ordinary Theological Course. 6. The examination in the two departments may be taken at different times In this case the examination in the First De- Eartment shall not usually be taken earlier than the month of [arch next following the conjpletion of the ordinary theological course; but students who shall have averaged not less than sixty per cent, of tbe maximum number of marks in the examin- ations of the preceding year shall be allowed to take this examin- ation at the close of their ordinary course. The examination in the Second Department cannot be taken earlier than the March following or later than two years from that date. 7. Candidates are require^i to communicate their names, to- gether with attestations of their qualifications, as specified in the foregoing regulations, to the Secretary of the Senate, at least two months before the day appointed for the examination. 8. The fee for tlie Degree of B. D. shall be ten dollars ($10) to be paid to the Secretary previously to its being conferred. 7. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. To encourage Students to take a University Course, a limited number of Scholarships is offered for competition to Under- graduates of the University of Toronto who are prosecuting their studies with a view to the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. In order to hold any of these Scholarships, it is jiecessarv to give attendance on the Lectures of the year in Uni- versity College. 98 1. For Students who have passed their Matriculation : 1. St. James' St Account On Building $20,000 00 On Ordinary Fund 11.195 51 (5.) Bursary Fund. Investment $8,000 00 Receipts 1,722 12 Expenditures 1.712 99 (6.) Assets. Buildin; , Ground and Furnishings $120,000 00 Endowment Fund, (invested and subscribed) about 150,000 00 Library and Museum 1 0,000 00 Scholarships 8,000 00 Total, about 288,000 00 11. RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY. ■■ ■} St. John, N. B., 1882, p. 23--Receive the Report of Knox College ; express approval of the purpose of the Board of Manage- ment to take steps, without delay, for largely increasing the En- dowment Fund, and enjoin the constituency of the Colleges placed upon the common fund, unitedly and heartily to contribute to that tund, according to the estimates sanctioned by the Gen- eral Assembly, so that the revenue for theological education may be made equal to the necessary expenditure in each of the Colleges. The General Assembly, moreover, having in view the widely-extended field which the Church is being called at once to occupy, would earnestly remind ministers and Presbyteries of the duty of encouraging, in all proper ways, such young men as may have their attention suitably lurned towards the ministerial office. **♦ The Calendar of the College containing full information for the ensuing Session of 1883-84 can be obtained ou application to the Kev. Principal Caven, D.D., at the College, Toronto, Ont. 103 III. PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, MONTREAL. {Affiliated io McGUl University). 1. HISTORICAL STATEMENT. This College obtained its Charter in the year 1865. For two years after there was.however, nothing but the charter — no endow- ments, no buildings, no library, no professors, no students. It now has about sixty students, four regular professors, a library of ten thouHand volumes, fine buildings and permanent endow- ments, io the value of one hundred and twelve thousand dollars. The buildings, which have recently been greatly enlarged through the munificence of David Morrice, Esn , occupy a large extent of ground in one of the most favorable ana healthy positions in the city, and are admirable for elegance and com- pleteness. They include commodious class rooms, convocation nail, library, dining hall, studies and dormitories for resident students. The work of instruction, was begun in the winter of 1867-68, by the Rev. Dr. Gregg now of Knox College, Toronto; and the Rev. William Aitkin then of Smiths' Falfp, acting as lecturers. A little company of Students gathered around them in the lecture rooms of Ernkine ChWrch, generously granted free of expense. In the fall of 1868, the Rev. Dr. MacVicar, the present Principal, entered upot> his duties as the first, and for sonie time, the only permanent professor. The work continued to grow until the winter of 1H73, when the original College ImiMing was opened. Tiie most valuable assistance was rendered to the Col- lege in several departments of learning, by the Rev. Dr. Gibson now of London, England, the Rev. Professor McLaren now of Knox College, Toronto, and others acting as temporary lecturers. In 1873, the Rev. Jolin Campbell, M. A., was appointed Professor of Church History and Apologetics ; in 1880, the Kev. Daniel Coussirat, B.A., B 1)., accepted the French Professorship of Theology ; and in 1882, the Rev. John Scrimger, M.A. after some years of temf)orary service, was appointed permanent Professor of Hebrew and Greek Exegesis. The Rev. William .1. I)ty. M.A. also became Dean of Residence, taking charge of tlie library and of the preparatory courses in classics and mathematics. The College has thus a regular ntafl'of four professors ( f Theology and a Dean of Residence, and in addition to these five special lecturer* in various departmetiis: making ten in all who are actively engaged in the work of teaching. ■5»" I I III '■ I ■ (i ! ■'; ] - i,; \ 1 1 1 ii ji ' i' . ! i ifiSiMi 104 The regular course of instruction in Theology, extends over three HesHJons of six months each, embracing all the Huhjects usually found in a Theological Curriculum. Special features of this course, however, not found elsewhere in any Piotestant College on this Continent, are the lectures given in French and on the Gaelic language. A considerable number of the Students, being of French origin, and preparing themselves for the work of French Evangelization, it has been found necessary that one pro- fessor should lecture wholly in this language; while the need which still exists for Gaelic services in certain parts of the Church has made it desirable that some instruction should als-o be given in that tongue. In addition to the ordinary subjects taught in the clasesa as prescribed for each year an optional honor course, is pro- vided in which attendance at lectures is not required but to which certificates of honor, scholarships, medals, and fellowships are attached. There is also provision for a post-graduate course of one year. By its Charter, the College possesses authority to confer the degrees of B.D. and D.D., eiUier upon its own Students, or "pon others who may comply wmi the prescribed coiiditions. The degree of B.D., is conterred upon those who successfully pass an examination on the subjects contained in the honor and post- graduate courses. These Scholarships are upon a fairly liberal scale varying in value from twenty to one hundred dollars, be- fiides a number of prizes, and are offered in the several years to those standing highest m the prescribed subjects; and a fellowship of the value offive hundred dollars ($500), is awarded annually to the Student standing relatively highest in all the years, to enable him to take an additional session abroad. The College already in its brief career of sixteen years has seventy-eight graiiuates, nearly all of whom are filling positions of honor and usefulness in different parts of the Church Of this number twenty-six or one-third of the whole, are able to conduct services in two languages. The College has many external advantages arising t>om its situation. The City of Montreal, the largest in the Dominion, is a great Presbyterian centre, contain ing in addition to the College, sixteen Presbyterian Churches, thirteen of which are under the General Assembly. Every facility is thus afforded for becoming acquainted with Church work, for the study of pulpit eloquence, for active Christian benevolence, * 1 ; 5 5 t : i; 105 and for the enjoyment of Christian hospitality. Students de- sirious of acquiring a practical acquaintance with the French language, find in the ;iity the amplest opportunities. In addition to McGill University with which the College is athliated, there are three Protestant schoolc of Theology as well as various Scientific and Art Institutions that are available for general cul- ture. Students also preparing for the foreign mission fields, may find the best facilities for the 'artinent II. — Apoloijetics (1.) Natural Theology, including Foundations of Natural Ueligion ; Histtny of Religion and of Natural Theology ; Arguiu»'nts for the Being and Attributes* of Goel narratives. (4 ) The Connection of Sacrod and Profane History. (5 ) Geography and Antiquities of the Bible. Department IV. — Sacred Literature. (1.) Introduction to the Old and New Testaments. (2.) Bible Criticism, Restoration of the Text of the Old and New Testanjents. (3.) Principles of Hermeneutics ; Inspiration; Canon. (4.) Read- ings in Biblical Hebrew and Greek. Department V. — Homiletics. (1.) Historical Introthiction. (2.) Principles of Homiletics. (3.) Structure of Serujons and Art of Preaching. Homiletical Exercises, including Criticism, etc. DeiKirtment.VI.—Theologie Fraiicaise. (1.) Vie de Jftsus. (2.) Thfiorie de la prfidication. (3.) Exercises honiilfitiques. Department VII. — Sacred Rhetoric and Elocution. Students ot the first year are required to prepare and deliver before the close of the Session a Homily, the subject of which will be prescribed by the Principal. f!! f Hi' ' in 1]; iill ililii til''! m i ; 108 i^onor Course and First Examination for degree oj B. D, to Students in course. The bookn of tlie Honor Courfle in each year are generally selected frohi among tho«e to which attention ha8 been directea, and a partial anulj'sis of which has been given in the cla^^es. 1.— WestiiiinsttT ConfeHslou of FalUi. 2.— Rawlinson's Hlatorioal KvUlemieo. 8.~l)uvJ(lson'8 lutroductluij to the New TeHtiinu-nt. 4— Book of GeiiesiH, Cluips. 1-4 (Utibrcw). 6. — OoHuel according to Murk (Greek). 0.— Killen's Ancient Churriology (begun) Plan of R«'4<'iniition— CJovenant of Grace; PerHon of Christ. ('2.) .Sotcriology ; Offices of Christ; the AU)aement ; Grace; Regeneration; Faith; JuHtitlcallon ; Santiflcation. Department 11.— Apolo{ff,tic8.—(l.) Hiatory of Unbelief and of Christian Ajxilo- g!tic8, with a njview of the ju-inciple objei^tions to GhriHtinnity and Divine evelation in the past. (2.) Analysis and refutation of the Icatling systems of Unbelief in the jiresent Department III.— Church History. (I.) History, Literature, Constitution and Oultiis of the Cliureh in the Apostolic, Patristic and Scholistic i)eriod8. (2.) His- tory of the Jews and of Christian Missions during the same periods. (3.) Progress of Error, and Witnesses for the Truth before the Reformation. Department I V.— Sacred Literature, including Erenetlca. (1 ) Exegetical Exercises in Old Testament (HebrewX (2.) Exegetical Exercises in New Testa- ment (Greek). (The portion of Scripture to be read, with appropriate Commentaries, will he made known at the cammenoevient of the Session). Department V.—Theologie Francai'^e. (1.) Vie de St. Panl. (2) ThAologie pastorale. (3.) Exercices homil6tiublic dtities. (3.) The care of Souls in geuoraL (4.) Special Pastoral Work. DejKirtyneHtVI.—Th^ologiiFrnncaise. (1.) ApologfltiHi8, ch. i.-iv. ; Ruth; FAalnis i., ii., xxiii., xlii., li., ciii., ex. ; Daniel i.-iv. IntrmhicUon, etc : Davidson's Introiiiu'tion to the New TeHtauient; WcHtcott on tlie Camin ; FairhaJni's Her- meueuti«!al Manual. Apologetics : Ilawlinson's Historical Kvidcru'CH ; Farrar's Critical UiMtory of Free Thought ; ChriBtlieh'H Modem Douht Dogmatics: West- niinHtcr C'(>nfcH.sion of Faith ; Ho«.'ji«K*i.-#** mmm 112 pi ii". i !/ ■ f! ^^ 1 t 1 ' 'i 1 1 i; ; tuke as their siibjectH of exauiiimtion the Htiuor books of the three years as set forth in tliese Calendars with th<; following additional subjects : i?ref/; ; Gospel ucLOrding to Mark ; Epistle to the Romans ; Book of Genesis, Septuagint Latin: Book of Psalms, Vulgate. Hebrew and Chaldee : Daniel i.— iv. Dogrtwiics: Marten sen. 7. — Candidates who have already passed examinations in any part of the prescribed Honor Course will not be subjected to reexamination in the name. 8 — Candidates who have not passed such examinations may divide the work into two examiqations, taking the Honor books of the First and Second Years for the subjects of the First Exam- ination, and those of the Third Year with the additional subjects for the Second. 9. — The examinations will be held in the months of March and September of each year, and the degree will be conferred at the College Convocation, on the first Wednesday of April, or on such otlier occasions as the Senate may direct. 10. — Candidates for examination must send notice of their intention to present themselves, together with such fee and cer- tification as may be necessary, to the Registrar, not later than the fifteenth day of January or September. 11. — The fee for examination for the degree of B.D. to can- didates who have not passed examinations during their ordinary course in the College shall be five dollars ; which fee must be paid to the Registrar at the time of application. Candidates who lail to pass may present themselves again without further fee. 12. — The fee for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity shall be ten dollars, which must be paid to the Registrar prior to the conferring of the degree. 13. — The hood of the Bachelor of Divinity of this College, shall be of black corded silk lined with blue oilk and bordered •with gold braid. , ! 11 1 6. FELLOWSHIPS, MBDALS, CERTIFICATES OF HONOR, ETC. FELLOWSHIP. . J all Students in Theology. The Senate are empowered to offer lor competition the Mor- rice Travelling Fellowship, of the value of five hundred dollars, tenable for one year. 113 To Students of the Third Year. 1.— The Hugh Mackay— $60. 2— The Anderson— $:?0. For General Proficiency in the pass subject-", of the Sei?8ional Examin- ation. Medals. 1.— A Gold Medal. 2.— A Silver Medal. For general Profi- ciency in all the subjects, pass and ^onor, of the Sessional Examination of the Third Year. To Students of the Three Years. The Alumni Scholarship of Fifty Dollars for Proficiency in Oriental Studies, presented by the Alma Mater Society. This Scholarship is open to competition by Divinity Students in all the years, out cannot twice oe held by the same pevson. To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must take first class in the ordinary work of their year, and the same in the following special subjects: Hebrew Grammar (Rudiger's Gesenius), Ele- ments of Chald*;e Grammar (Bagster's Manual), The Book of Daniel. To French Students of the Thret Years. The Hamilton (McNab Street)— $40. The Guelph (Chal- mer's Church) — $40. E'or General Proficiency in the pass work of their year and in the special subjects mentio.-ed on page 110. To Gaelic-speaking Students. The MacLennan Scholarship of $40. The subjects of Exam- ination are: 1. — Parsing extracts from the Gaelic version of Job, Chap. 88-42. 2. — Translation from English into Gaelic. 3. — A critical examination of Smith's Sean Dana; Tiomna Ghui' and Diarmaid. MacDonald : Birlinn Chlann iiaonuill. Ciarsach na Coille: A'choille Ghruamach, The MacLennan prize of $10 in books selected by the suc- cessful competitor, appropriately bound and bearing the College Stamp, will be awarded for proficiency in readinir the Gaelic Scriptures and metrical version of the Psalms. The selections from Ecclesiastes. Psalms 50-bO (metrical version). Colossians, Gaelic Students f re requested to prepare one of their exercises in Gaelic, the subject to be prescribed by the Gaelic Lecturer. 8 \n M -m li 114 To Competitors for Scholarships. No Student eliall be entitled to rank in the first class in Honors or to receive a Scholarship who has not obtained two- thirds of the maximum of marks at which the examination is valued. The first Scholarship of the First and Second years and the Gold Medal shall be awarded to the student who stands first in the first class in Honors in the respective years, provided always that the candidate for the Gold Medal has obtained three-fourths of the result of the examination. The second Scholarship of the First and Second years and the Silver Medal shall be awarded to the student who stands next in rank in the first class in Honors. The Medalists of the Third year are equally eligible with other Students of that year for the Hugh Mackay and Anderson Scholarships. The third Scholarship of the First year and the third and fourth Scholarships of the second year shall be awarded to the Students who, not having taken a higher Scholarship, shall stand first in the pass work of their year, provided they obtain two-thirds of the result of the examination. The Scholars of the Three years are equally eligible with other competitors for the Alumni Scholarship. The holders of the French Scholarships are eligible for the ordinary awards in the Theological course. Certificates of Honor Standing will be giv( i to Students who have been placed in the first class, but have failed to obtain Medals or Scholarships. Sacred Rhetoric, Music aud Ecclesiastical Architecture will not be taken into account in awarding the Scholarships, as special prizes are connected with these subjects, but no Student snail be eligible for academic rewards who has not passed in these as prescribed for the respective years. The French Theo- logical course will be reckoned at the same value as the English euDJects with which it may be exchanged in the various years. 115 Prizes in RhetoriCy Music and Architecture. The following prizes will be given annually for proficiency in Sacred Rhetoric, Music and Ecclesiafit.ical Architecture, the prizes to consist of iKDoks seclected by the succef^sful competitors, appropriately bound and bearing the College Stamp: For proficiency in Sacred Rhetoric, Ist prize $15, 2nd $10 ; in Music, 1st prize $10, 2nd $5 ; in Eccleeiabtical Architecture, let prize $10, 2nd $5. The first prize in each subject is open only to Students to whom the work is part of their course. All regular Students Literary and Theological attending the classes are eligible for the second prizes. 7 .Literary Curriculum, The General Assembly strongly recommends all Students to graduate in Arts, but prescribes for such as ma}-^ not do so three sessions of six months each, in the subjects nientioned below, after their passing the following entrance examination : Examination for Admission. Zaf Ml. --Grammar and Caesar, de Bello Oallico, Book I f7re€fc.— Omniinar and Xenoplion, Anabaais, Book I cli. 1-6 Mathemutks. — Arithmetic ; Kuolid, Book I ; Algebra, first four rnU'd. Engl iHh.—Gra.nnniir and Composition. (Correct English intiispensable. ) History, etc. — Outlinea of English History; Geograiihy. Terminal Examination of thejirst year. Z,apen might be prepared for entering the Hall, known as the West River Semi- nary. It was placed under the care of the Rev. Prolesaor Ross, who, though single hande«i for six years conducted the classes with marked success. Opening with twelve students in the autumn of 1848, it continued in session for eight months. In the following year it received fresh accessions, so that at the close of the term of 1852, twenty-ei^ht ei udents were in attendance sixteen of whom entered the Hall in the Autumn. In 1854. the late Mr. Thomas McCulloch, was appointed Professor of Natural Philosophy and Mathematics, and increased the efficiency of the Institution. In 1858 the Seminary was transferred to Truro, where a commodious building had been erected for its classes. Here the a( tendance of the students at one time arose to 62, a large projportion of vvhom had the ministry in view. The Theological Hall continued in session six weeks in the autumn of each year, Rev. Jolm Keir being Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theo- i m 127 logy, and Rev. James Smith, of Stewiacke, being Professor Ross's successor in the chair of Exegesis and Biblical Literature. Ex- cepting the income arising out of the Church's invested funds, wflich at that time were quite limited, the annual expenditure was met by the free will offerings of the people, whose symimthies the Inj litution had deeply enlisted. Friends in Scotland generously contributed also, in money and books about $",500. The Free Synod of Nova Scotia, eneouraged by the Colonial Committee of the Free Church of Scotland, began to take steps with a view to the education of young men for the ministry, in 18G4. Next year a plan for raising an endowment fund was adopted, the Colonial CommHtee midertakin^ to pay the salaries of the Professors for some years, till the fund could be collected; and during the succeeding winter a class of five students was taught by the Rev. A. Forrester, who at the same time supplied the congregation in Halifax, as a deputy from the Free Church of Scotland. In October, 1848, Profes-^ors King and McKenzie ar- rived from Scotland, and on the 2nd of November, the College was opened with an attendance of fifteen students, three of them in Theology. This session, Mr. Forrester, now settled ir) Halifax, gave a course of lectures in Natural Science. Rev. D. Honey- man taught Hebrew. Next session the attendance increased to nineteen, but one of the students died in fhe course of the winter. A still heavier blow fell on the College, in the death of Professor McKenzie. The following year (I8G0-1) Professor Lyall succeeded to the chair of Professor McKenzie, a* d the attendance rose to twenty- two. In 1851 the Rev. John Stewart, of New Glasgow, visited Scotland, and collected $4,675 for a College Building. St. John's Church, in Gerrish Street, was purchased, and adapted for the purposes of the College and Academy. This last Institution was a necessary appendage to the College, as good classical schools were scarce in those days. It was a distinct organiaztion, though under the control of the same Board ; and received a Provincial Grant of $1,000 per anuum. The new premises were occupied in the winter of 1852. About this time Mr. Honey- man left Halifax, and Hebrew was added to the other departments taught by Professor King, till Mr. McKnight was sent out by the Colonial Committee to relieve him of it, in January, 1855. The Staff of the Free Church College remained without further change till the union with the Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia in 1860. \\\ 'Iv \ 1 111' li| L ■i 1 ^H 1 li ^Bv ll |j{i (ill 1 11 BS' 11 128 At the union Professor Ly all was transferred to Truro. When the church entered into the scheme ot re-organizing Dalhousie College, Professors Ross, McCulloch and Lyall received chair^n that Institution, and the Truro Seminary was closed in 1863. Previously to the re-organization of Dalhousie College in the year 1863, the Synod of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland had taken no part in the work of Collegiate Education. All its ministers, numbering Ht that time about forty, had been sent out by the Colonial Comn^ittee, and were ordained ministers of the Church of Scotland. From 1853 to 1863 the Synods of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick had been sending to Scotland promising young men to be educated for the Colonial Ministry. These were supported during their Collegiate course by annual bursaries supplied by the church. This plan having been found insufficient it was proposed to co-operate in the re-orgrnization of Dalhousie College, whose endowment funds had Tor some years been lying without being applied to their original and legitimate purposes. The Synod agreed to nominate to Dalhousie College one professor, and to raise tie endowment required for his support. Within three years from the re-com- mencement of Dalhousie College, in 1863, the Synod of the Mari- time Provinces, in connexion with the Church of Scotland, was enabled by the liberality of the people to raise, in addition to the sum necessary for the support of the chair during that time, the capital sum of $20,000 as an endowment Professor McDonald, having been nominated by the Synod, and appointed by the Gov- ernors, to the Chair of Mathematics, entered upon his duties in the autumn of 1863, and continues to occupy the Chair of Mathe- matics up to the present time. Dr. Keir died in 1858, and after the union of 1860 Professors King and McK night, aided by Professor Smith, conducted the Hall of the united body in Gerrish Street, Halifax, Dr. Smith died in 1868, and Professor McKnight taught Exegetics as well as Hebrew for the next three sessions. On Dr. King's retirement, ir* 1871, Professor McKnight was transfeired to the Chair of The- ology and Church History, and Professor Currie was appointed to the Chair of Hebrew and Exegetical Theology. Shortly before the union of 1876 the Synod of the Maritime Provinces unanimously resolved to request the Colonial Com- mittee of the Church of Scotland to undertake the support of one chair in the Theological Hall in Halifax, and recommended the 129 in le- 11 e ini- )ne he Rev, Allan Pollok, D.D., to be appointed to the chair — the support asked to be continued until the necessary endow- ment could be raised. The Church of Scotland responded liberally to this request, and Professor Pollok's appointment by the church having been approved of by both Synods in the Mari- time Provinces, he entered upon his duties as Professor of Church History and Pastoral Theology in the autumn of I875-r-the year of union The Church of Scotland in 1878 has intimated its de- sire that it may be relieved from the support of this chair within two vears, which has been done. Yhere are now six professors in the service of the church of the Maritime Provinces — three in Dalhousie College, and three in the iheological Hall, at Pine Hill. Professor McCulloch died in the opening of 1865 ; and the three Professors in arts at present supported by the Synod are Principal Ross, Dr. Lyall and Pro- fessor McDonald. 2. OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. Board of Management. The Rev. R. P. Burns, D.D., Chairman. The Rev. P. G. McGregor, D.D., Secretary and Treasurer. {Thirty other Members.') Senate. The Rev. Alexander MoKnight, D.D., Chairman. The Rev. John Currie, Clerk. (Eight other Members.) Board of Examiners. The Rev. R. Laikg, M. A., Convener. (Five other Members.) Staff. The Rev. Alexander MoKnight. D.D., Principal and Professor of Theology. The Rev. John Currie, Professor of Hebrew and Biblical ' Literature. The Rev. Allan Pollok, D.D., Professor of Church History and Pastoral Theology. 3. CURRICULUM. J^l^First Year. — Junior Hebrew, Apologetics, Exegetics and €liurch History. Second and Third Years. — Systematic Theology, Senior He- brew, Exegetics and Church History. 9 130 •s ■ ■f _^ I I ! 4. GENERAL REGULATIONS. 1, Preparatory Course. Before entering the Hall, students are required to take a regular course in Arts, at Dalhousie College or some similar In- stitution. Dalhousie College has a staff' of eight professors, three of whom are appointed and supported by the Synod of the Mari- time Provinces. Full information respecting the course of study will be found in the College Calendar, which may be obtained by application to Principal Ross. The subjects embraced in the course are the following : — First Year. — Lrtin, Greek, Mathematics and Rhetoric. Second Tear, — Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Chemistry and Logic. Third Year. — Latin, Physics, Metaphysics, French or Ger- man, ar.d Greek or Chemistry. Fourth Year. — Latin, Ethics, History, French or German, and Mathematical Physics or Greek. Students intending to study tor the ministry are recommended to take the full course, and graduate as Bachelors of Arts. Those who, for special reasons, desire a shorter course, are required to take the following classes: Rhetoric, Latin (two sessions), Greek (three sessions), Mathematics (two sessions). Logic, Metaphysics, Physics and Ethics. This course may be overtaken in three winter sessions of six months each. Such Students are required to submit to the regular examinations in the several classes at the close of each session. Presbyteries are authorized to accept a degree of BA. (Ethics and Metaphysics being included in the course) or pass certificates of attendance or proficiency in all the classes required, as sufficient evidence of literary qualification. When a Student does not produce the pass certificates of on©- or more of the required classes, he shall be examined on th sub- jects taught in these classes, by the Board of Examiners, who shall have.power, if they think it necessary, to defer his admission to the Hall. Exceptional cases, in which a Presbytery may recom- mend the admission of a student who cannot satisfy the Board of Examiners, must be brought bf;fore Synod or Assembly. The Board of Examiners meet, at the call of the Convener, during the week immediately preceding the commencement of the Session. Students who which to appear before them must give intimation to the Convener at least a week before the 1st November, 131 one- 8ub' who- ssion com- trd of ener, )f the give 1st ^1 fi 2. Preshyterial Superintendence. 1. It is p^e8c^ik^efl in the Rules of Procedure that Ministers ay particular attention to young men who are prosecuting a iberal education with a view to the Christian Ministry, obtain accurate information respecting their natural abilities, prudence and piety, and watch assiduously over their intellectual and spiritual improvement. 2. Applicants for admission to the Hall are nominated to the Presbytery of the bounds by their respective ministers, who shall produce the necef-sary University cetificates, and testi- monials of Church membership; and the Presbytery, having examined the applicants specially on their religious kn(/kvledge, and motives in studying for the Ministry, and being satisfied, shall certify those who are graduates, or having obtained jpass cer- tificates in the necessary classes, to the Senate, and all others to the Board of Examiners. 3. Students of Divinity are required to appear every year before the Presbyteries within whose bounds they rewide, and to five in a written exercise on a subject previously prescribed. A 'resbyterial certificate should be produced by every student at the commencement of each session. 4. Every student is required, at the commencement of each session, to present a certificate of Church membership to the minister of some Presbyterian Congregation in Halifax ; and Bhould he leave Halifax at the close of session, to take with him a certificate of Church membership, to be presented to the Session or Presbytery within whose bounds he may reside during the summer.' 3. Work of the College, 1. The College meets annually on the first Wednesday of November at 7.30 P. M., and closes on the last Thursday of April. 2. There are three Professorships of Theology, viz : one of Oriental Languages and Exegetical Theology, including Biblical Criticism and Hermeneutics ; and one of Church History and Pastoral Theology, including Homiletics. 3. The Professor of Pastoral Theology is directed to take an opportunity, during the course of his lectures, of bringing before the minds of the students the claims of Foreign Missions, the qualifications necessary for missionary labor, and the best modes of discharging the missionary office. mm 132 H 4. Besides attending the classes and preparing the ordinary class exercises, each student is required to deliver the following discourses, viz : in the first year, an Apologetical thesis and a critical exercise on a passage of the Greek Testament; in the second year, a Polemical thesis and a Lecture ; in the third year, a critical exercise on a passage of the Hebrew Bible and a Sermon. Students of the second and third years are expected to prepare these discourses during the recess, and give them as early in the session as possible : — not later than January. 5. At the end of the session each Professor shall furnish to ewery student in his class a certificate of attendance and conduct. Students shall, at the earliest opportunity after the close of tha Session, present their certificates to the Presbytery, within whose bounds they reside. 3, 4, Degree of B. Z>. 1. Students preparing for the degree B.D., are required to make an average ol at least 70 per cent, in each department, and a general average of at least 50 per cent, at the six regular pass examinations hdd during their three years course. 2. Other candidates are required to undergo a special examination in lieu of these and to make at least 50 marks per cent, on each paper, and an average of at least 70 per cent, on all the papers taken together, at such special examination. 3. Both classes of candidates are required, after fulfilling provisions 1 and 2 respectively, to pass a /?wa^ examination on the various subjecis of theological study. Specimens of Patristic Greek and Theological Latin, shall be included among the sub- jects for this examination. 4. Special and final examinations will not be necessarily limited to the contents of particular books; but a list of books "Will be given in the Calendar as a general guide and help in pre- paring for them. 5. Special and final examinations will be held, when need- ful, at the close of the Session; notice to be given by candidates to the Clerk of Senate in the month of January preceding. 6. Fee for B. D., $10— also $5 for special examination. Books recommended Jor Special Examination, Chreek, — Whole New Test. Hebrew. — Genesis; and Ps. i.-. 3tx. JExegetics, &c. — Barrow's Sacred Geography and Antiquities. Keil's Introduction to the Old Testament, Westcott on the Canon of the New Testament, or Introduction, pp. i.-cvii. of 133 all 1. 1.- [ties. the . of Charteria's Oanonicitv. Hammond's Textual CriticiPm of the N, T., or Scrivener. Church History. — Kurtz and Gieseler. Theo\ logy aud Apolegetics. — Hodge's Syp'tematic Theology. Isaac Taylor's Transmission of Ancient books. McKnight's Historical Evidence. Chapters on the Intern kl and Experimental Evidence in flaldane or Chalmers. Schaff on the Person of Christ. Subjects for Final Examination. G'recA; --Septuagint, last tin Chapters of Genesis ; Celsus — Quotations in Charteris's Canonicity, pp. 369-378. Latin. — Vul- gate, Ps. xxxviii., I., Ixv., Ixvi,, Ixx., Ixxx., Ixxxix., xciv., xcix.y cxiv., cxv., cxxvi., cxxvii., cxlviii. Luc. i., ii. Tnrrettini Theo- logia Elenctica, Locus ix., Qu. ix.-xii. inclusive. Chaldeey Daniel ii.-vii. Charteris on the Authenticity of John's Gospel, intro- duction to page cviii. Library. There is a Library of about 9,000 volumes, to which the students have free access. It is furnished with some of the lead- ing reviews and magazines. No fee is charged. Students are not allowed to remove any books from the premises until entered in ^he Librarian's register. Residence. The premises at Pine Hill, contain accommodation for resident students. The building is elegant and commodious. The salubrity of the air, the beauty of the scenery, and the vicinity of the Public Park and North West Arm, make the locality attractive; and the rooms are convenient and comfortable. The fee for board — heating and light included — is reduced to two dollars pe?r week — payul)le monthly in advance. The boarding arrangements are under the immediate charge of a competent per- son. Applications for rooms are to be addressed to Professor Currie, Secretary to the Senate, on or after the third Tuesday of October. Rooms will be allocated in the order of application after that date. Class Prizes. The class prizes have been awarded according to the results of eight examinations held during the Session upon the combined work of all the classes. S. Davids, S.S. Prize $40; two of $20; two of $15; two of $10. The McMillan of $25, in Theology. ii ■ ■ 1 ! ^ Hi r 111 1 134 The Pollok of $25, in Church History. The Foot MasHey of $25, in Hebrew and Exegetica. The St. Matthew's of $25, in New Te?tanient. The Wiswell of $6, in Reading of Scripture. The Forest Book Prizes, in Rules and Forms of Procedure. Bursaries, 1882. By the Bursary Committee to Boarding 15 Students $356 j two Students in Dalhousie Collen;e $60; Newfoundland Bursary $200; New Glasgow Bursary $60. Bursars must (1) be members of the Presbyterian Church in full communion ; (2) attend Institutions within the bounds of the Synod ; (H) present satisfactory testimonials ; and (4) labor at least two years after they have finished their College course within the bounds of the Presbyterian Ciiurch in Canada. Bursars who fail to implement this engagement are expected to return the money. The Convener of the Sub-Committee on Bursaries ia the Rev. John McMillan, Truro, to whom application should be made before the commencement of the Session. 6. Statistics. Students, 1881-82. First year, 7; Second, 6; Third, 5; Total, 17. Graduates and Alumni 1875 — 1882. Graduates 159 ; partial Students 26 ; Total 185. ^ Finances. Ordinary Fund. Receipts $8,157 88 Expenditure 9,536 27 Deficit 1,378 39 Total Debt 3,069 59 Bursary Fmd. Receipts $843 50 Expenditures 852 00 Debt 191 46 135 Endowmrat Fund. This important work advances, but not with such progress as the Board desires. Last year the v^hole sum collected of the proposed $100,000 was $62,000, of which sum nearly $28,000 had oeen expended in the Pine Hall buildings and premises, including furnishing and other unavoinu^fn<.fH 147 2 YOUNG LADIES COLLEGE. (Brantfordf Oni.) 1. HISTORICAL STATEMENT. The College established in 1874, in connection with the Pres- byterian Church in Canada, has met with a gratifying measure of success. It now occupies a high position among the ednca tional instituions of the country, and maintains its reputation for the thoroughness of the education imparted. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, with which it is in connection by an Act of Incorporation, has for a series of years warmly commended the institution to the confidence and support of the church at large. The location of the College is all that could be desired as a home for young ladies. The ouilding is admirably adapted for College purposes, and presents an aspect at once elegant and home-like in all its arrangements. The grounds extend to three and a half acres, and everything provided that can conduce to the health and comfort of the pupils. 2. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION. Preparatory Department, Classes are organized to correspond with the .'^rd and 4th forms of the Public School programme. Pupils will be able at an early age to begin the study of music and the modern languages at comparatively little cost. The time required in this department will depend on the maturity and application of the student. Collegiate Department. Candidates for admission to this department must be at least twelve years of age, and must pass the examination pre- scribed in the preparatory course, or must show such standing as will entitle them to enter the junior class or any other class more advanced. The High School Entrance Examination, or the In- termediate Examination will be accepted in the course for the subjects they embrace, and will admit to the junior and senior classes respectively. In arranging the course of study pains will be taken to meet the diversified wants of students without sacrificing the regularity and system bo essential to progress. Parents who intrust the 148 training of their daughters to this institution are expected to allow sufficient time for the healthy unfolding and discipline of their minds before entering on the severer parts of the Collegiate course. In the middle and senior years the subjects are arranged to meet the requirements of young ladies who may desire to prepare for the High School Intermediate Examination, with a view to teaching. Also in the department of Modern Languages, Litera- ture and History there will be found a conformity to the Univerity subjects, in order to prepare for fhe Local Examinations for Women held annually in the College in accordance with the University regulations. Regular Course. First Year — Mathemetics, History, Political Geography and French, Second Year — English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Civil and Physical, Science, French, Latin. Third Year — English, Mathematics, History and Geography Ancient and Modern, French, German, Latin, Science, Philoso- phy and Logic. Examinations. " The examinations as far as practicable are conducted by out- side examiners, 1. On subjects which extend over the year, the final examin- ation is held at the close of the College, but on all other sub- jects the final examination is held at the close of the term during which the subject has been read. 2. Students who have completed the entire course of study, and passed satisfactory examinations will be awarded diplomas. 3. Every candidate who passes the University Examination in one or more groups, and who has also passed successfully in the honor subjects of the group, will be entitled to a University Examination in one or more groups, and who has also passed successfully in the honor subjects of the group, will be entitled to a University certificate of her standing. Art Department. The full course of instruction embraces the following : copy- ing from models with pencil or crayon, drawing from real objects, blocks, flowers, buildings, &c. ; painting in water colors and in out- 149 oil ; sketching from nature ; decoration, specially upon china and pottery; Lessons in perspective, and the general principles of art and design, are given at every stage of progress. Students who take a three years' course in Drawing, and Oil or Water Color Painting, and have shown proficiency in the Art, will be entitled to a Certificate in Art. Music. The instruction given in this department embraces all the branches essential to a complete musical education. 1. Theory of Music — Embracing Harmony, Composition and History. 2. Singing — Embracing chorus-singing in classes, solo-singing, and voice culture. 3. Piano-forte playing — Embracing elementary and technical exercises, training in style, expression and artistic conception. Special Diplomas are granted to those who take a full course, and pass the necessarjr examinations qualifying them to become teacners of vocal and instrumental music. 3. OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. Board of Directors . A. Robertson, Esq., Chairman ; William Buck, Esq., Vice- Chairman J H. B. Fleming, Esq., Secretary. Principal. T. M. Maclntyre, M.A., LL.B. Musical Director. J. Edmond Aldous, B.A Instructor in Art. Henry Martin, Esq., A.R.S.A. ^•»Calendar8 with full information can he obtained from the Principal, Brantford, Ont. copy- bjects, ind in I Hi ■II i.|: l^^il) iinj 1,1, ill 150 THE CHUKCH— ITS MINISTERS. I. ROLLS OF SYNODS. Synod of the Maritime Provinces. Rev. P. M. Morrison, Dartmouth, N. 8., Clerk Page. Aitken, William Newcafltle, N B 170 Allan, James Cove Head, P E I 170 Archibald, W. P., M.A Cavendish, P EI 171 Baxter, J. J. (i?e^ired) Truro, N 8 173 Bayne, E. 8 Murray Harbor, P EI 174 Bearisto, J. R Carleton, NS 174 Beiinet,J., D.B. {Retired) St. John, N B 175 Blair, D. B Barney's River, N S 176 Boyd, John Bass River, N B 177 Boyd , S Wal lace, N S 177 Brown, Archibald New Dublin, N S 177 Bruce, George, J?. ^ St. John, N B 178 Bruce, W. T., if.P Valley, N S 178 Burgess, J. C, B.A Carleton, N B 178 Burns, R. V.jD.V Halifax, N S 178 Burrows, A TrUro, N 8 179 Cairns, J. A,, M.A U. Mupquodoboit, N S i19 Cameron, Alex Portapique, N 8 I 79 Cameron, John Bridgwater, N S 180 Cameron, J. G Souris, P E I 180 Campbell, Malcolm Strath lorne, C B 181 Carr, A. F., M.A Alberton, P EI 182 Carruthers, J. S Pictou, N 8 182 Chase, J. H., M.A Truro, N 8 184 Christie. George Bedford, N8 184 Clark, Peter, Cape North, CB 184 Crockett, D, R Passekeag, N B 187 Cumming, Robert... Westville, N8 187 Cumming, Thomas Stellarton, N 8 187 Currie, J. (Pro/.) Halifax, NS 188 Darragh,W. 8 Goose River, N 8 188 Dickey, A. B Milford, N 8 189 Donald, Andrew (Retired) Hampton, N B 160 I Mil 151 Page. Donald, W Pictou, N 8 190 Drummond, D Boularderie, C B 190 Dufi, Vf<, (Pastor Em.) Lunenburg, N 8 191 Farquharson, A Sydney, B 192 Forbes, J. F Antigonish, N 8 194 Forbes, W. G. (Retired.) Port Hastings, C B 194 Forbes, James A Glace Bay, C B 194 Forrest, John (P?Y>/) Halifax, N 8 194 Fotheiingham,T. F., Jlf.^ St. John, N B 194 Frame, W. R Mount Stewart, P E I 195 Fraser, D. S., 5.^ Mahone Bay, N 8 195 George, F. W New Carlinle, Que. 197 George, J. L Sherbrooke, N 8 197 Gillies,E Earltown, N 8 197 Goodfellow, P Antigonish, N 8 197 Gordon, G. L Grand River, C B 198 Grant, Alexander Lake Ainslie, C B 198 Grant, Edward Stewiacke, N 8 198 Grant, William West River P E I 199 Gray, James. M.A Sussex, N B 199 Gray, Andrew Wallace, N 8 199 Gunn, Adam Kennetcook,N 8 200 Gunn, Archibald Windsor, N 8 200 Gunn,S.C Midgell. PEI 200 Harvey, Moses (Retired) St. John's Newloundland 201 Henry, M.G Shubenacadie, N 8 202 Herdman, J. C, B.E Campbelltown, N B 202 Hogg, Joseph Moncton,NB 202 Jack, L Springfield, N B 203 Jack,T. C Maitland, NS 203 Johnson, Samuel Chipman, N B 205 Johnstone, T. G Blackville. N B 205 Jordan, L. H., i¥.^ Halifax, N 8 206 Lain^, Robert Halifax, N S 207 Laird, Robert Little Harbor, N 8 207 Lay ton, John Elmedale, N 8 208 Linds'iy. P., B.A New liicbmond. Que 209 Logan, J. A., B.A Acadia Mines, N S 209 Logan, J. B^ M.A Kentville, N 8 209 Logan, R., M.A Sheet Harbor, N 8 210 Love, Andrew St, Stephen's, N B 210 152 i'Vlilr H:!; |!F: Paws. McCarter, John ■ Redhank,NB 211 M^Ciilloch, W, D.V Truro, NS 212 McCurdv.E. A New GlanKOw, N S 212 McDonald, John Cow Bay, C B 213 McDongall, D West Bav, C B 214 Mc(ilillivray, J. D Clifion, N S 214 McGregor, D , Merigomifli, N S 216 Macgregor, D Amherst, N S 216 McGregor,?. Q., D.D Halitax.N S 216 MclntoHh, A St. Ann'fl, C B 216 McKav, H. B ,,. .River John, N S 217 McKay, N Summerside, P E I 217 McKay, K., B.A Richmond, N B 217 McKeen, J. A., ^,-/l Hamilton, Bermuda 217 McKenzie, J Pugwash, N 8 218 McKonzie, Kenneth, Baddeck, C B 218 McKenzie, M Kingston, K't Co ., N B 218 McKinnon,D Little River, Halifax, N 8 219 McKnight, A., l).D{Prof.) Halifax, N 8 219 McLean, James GreatVillage, N 8 220 McLean, J. K.,B.A Clyde River, N 8 220 McLean, A., M.A 'Hopewell, N S 220 McLean, Allan.... Hampton, P E I 220 McLennan, K., M.A Charlottetown, P E I 221 McLeod, A. B West Cape, P E I 221 McLeod,H., I>.i> Sydney, C B 222 McLeod, A. W Durham, N 8 221 McLeod, J. M Charlottetown, P EI 222 McLeod, J Strathalbvn, P EI 222 Maclise, D., P.D... St. John, N B 223 McMillan, J., fi.D Truro, N 8 223 McMillan, D North Sydney, C B 223 McMillan, A Malagawatch, (' B 223 McMillan, G P Mt'etown, P E I 223 McNab, E .,Newport,NS 224 McNeil, L. G .••,.. (Newfoundland 224 McPherson, H. H., M.A .. ... Halifax, N 8 224 McRae, A .tliddle River, C B 225 Macrae, D., i>.Z> St. John, N B 225 Mason, W. A., J?.^ New London, P E 1 227 Maxwell, W Annap lis, N 8 227 153 220 221 221 222 221 222 222 223 223 223 223 223 224 224 224 225 225 227 227 Page. Milian, E. D., B.A Lunenburg, N S 227 Millen, W St. Andrew'*-, N H 22T Morrison, P. M Dartinoutli, N S 229 Movvalt, A.J Fredericton, N H 229 Munroe, Alexander Vulleyfiehl, P K I 230 Mullen, J. S Nashwauck, N B 230 Murray, J . D Buctouche, N B 231 Murray, Janies Uouglafltown, N B 230 Murray, John Sydney, C B 231 Murray, T. H Kempt, N S 231 Nairn, Robert Harvey, N B 231 Nicbol8on,T River Chavio, N B 232 Pollock. A., /).D (Pro/:) Halifax, NS 234 Quinn, J Tabusintac, N B 236 Roberts, E Mabou N S 236 Robertson, John Black River, N B 336 Rogers, Anderson Yannoiitli, N S 236 Rosl)orough, J Musquodoboit, N S 236 Ross, E Truro, N 8 237 Rons, Alexander Harbor (irace, Newfoundland 236 Ross, Vf.yB.A Prince William, N B 238 Russell, A Dalhousie, N B 238 Scott, E New Glasgow, N S 238 Scott, W. (Retired) St. Peter's, P E I 239 Sedgwick, R., D.D. (Retired) Musquodoboit, N 8 240 Sedgwick, T Tatamagouche, N S 240 Simpson, A Halifax, N S 240 Simpson, J . S., B.A Lower La Have, N S 240 Sinclair, A. McL Springville, N S 240 Sinclair, Gavin Loch Lomond, C B 240 Sinclair, James Folly Village, N S 241 Smith, Edwin, B.A Mid. Stewiacke, N S 241 Stewart, A. S... Belfast, P EI 243 Stirling, Alexander Clifton, N B 243 Stuart, W Green Hill, N S 244 Sutherland, D Gabarus, C B 244 Sutherland, J. A. F Tobique, N B 244 Sutherland, J. M St. James, N B 245 Thompson, A. P Economy. N S 246 Waits, W., B.A Chatha.T), N B 247 Walker, G New Glasgow, N S 247 I y IlilMtetWatWMttMillMdMilll :| 154 :tp I III! m Wallace, J Warwick, Bermuda Wiiittier, J. S Belt's Cove, Newfoundland Whittier, VV. S Halifax, N S Wilson, M., M.A Sydney Mines, C B Wyllie, A. L Richmond, Halifax Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Rev. J. Wat8on. M.A., Huntingdon, Clerk. Allard, Joseph Quebec Aniaron, C. jdl., ^.^ Three Rivers, Q Ami, M <, Ottawa, O Anderson , D Levis, Q Armstron};, W., M.A Ottawa, O Andrew, Joseph Middleville, O Bain, Wihiam, /).!>., {Retired) Perth, O Baillie, J. K Oanabruck, O Ballantvne, W. D., MA Pembroke, O Bavne,'G. D Wakefield, Q Bayne, U. T Eganville, O Bennett, John Almonte, O Bennett, T Kinburn, O Binnie, R Cornwall, O Black, J. S Montreal Blakeiy, M. D. M., B.A Ros , O Bondreau, M. F New Glasgow, Q Boyd, James M Beauharnois, Q Bremner, G Whitelake, O Burnet, John S Martintown, O Burnfield, G., M.A., B.D Brock ville, O Calder, J . A . G Lancaster, O Campiell, J., M.A,^ (Professor) Montreal Campbell, R., M.A Renfrew, O Campbell, R., M.A Montreal Canning, William T Oxford Mills, O Casey, J. J., B.D Montreal Cauboue, Anthony Jolliette, Q Cb ve!) , VV Buckingham , Q Christie, W. M Beachburg, O Clark, G M New Edinbugh, O Clark, W. B. (Retired) Quebec \ Page. 248 249^ 249 249 250 Paj?e(5 $ 74 74 75 :7G 7ft .7G 77 :77 .77 L77 .78 L78 [79 [81 [82 [81 [82 [83 [88 [84 184 [84 l84 155 Cook, John, D.D Quebec Coussirat, D., B.D, ^Professor) Montreal Coull, G., MA Valleyfield, Q Crombie, John, M.A Smith's Falls, O Cruchet, A. B Montreal Cruikshank, W. R., B.A Point St. Charles, Q Dewev, F. M., B.A ....Richmond, Q DQjy W. J ., M.A. (Presbj/terian College) Montreal Doudiet, Charles Montreal Edmondson, J. B Almonte, O Fairlie, J L'Original, Farries, F. W Ottawa, O Fenwick, T. ( Ordinary Missionary) Metis, Q Ferguson, J Vanleekhill, O Ferguson, W Kirkhill, O Findlay, D., BA Cantley, Q Fleck , James, B.A Montreal Forlong, W Lachute, Q Fraser, J., B.A Granville, Q Fraser, John St. Eimo, O Fraser, Thomas, (^Retired) Montreal Galloway, William Hyndman, O Gaudier, Joseph Fort Coulonge, Q Glassford, T. S., B.A Richmond, O Rally, .1 St. Theresede Blainville, Q Hanran, J. {Retired^ St. Sylvester, Q Heine, Col borne, M.A Montreal Houston, S., M.A Athelstane, Q Hughes, R Cumberland, O Intereroscia, A Montreal Jamieson, G Aylmer, Q Jardine, R., Sc^D Brock vi lie, O Jenkins, John, LL.D., D.D Montreal Johnston, W. A Rockburn, Q Jones, J . ( Without Charge) Montreal Kemp, A. F., LL,D. (Ladies* College) Ottawa, O Kel'ock, David Spencerville, O Ki>owle8, R Blakeney, O Lamont, H., D.D Dalhousie Mills, O Lang, W. A Lunenburg, O McAlister, J. M., B.A Aahtou, O 185 186 186 187 187 187 189 189 190 191 192 192 192 \0?. 195 19,S 193 194 195 195 196 196 196 197 200 201 201 202 20.H 208 204 204 204 205 205 206 206 207 207 208 210 156 Page, McArthur, George, B.A B'inch, O 210 McBain, J. A. F N. Georgetown, Q 210 McCauI, James, JS.i-l Montreal 211 Mc(31elland, A., J5.^ Ruesell, O 211 McGuUoch, W. K Kinnear'a Mills, Q 212 McDiarrnid, H. J Ottawa, O 212 McDonald, D., M.A..o Carleton Place, 213 McDonald, J r. Scotstown, Q 213 McEachren, D Dundee Centre, Q 214 McFailane, A. H. Earn ham Centre, Q 214 McGillivray, A Williamstown, O 214 McGillivray, ^i., B.A Perth, O 215 MoIIroy, J Dixon's Corners, O 216 McKenzie, J Whitton, Q 218 McKenzie, R., M.A McDonald's Corners, U 218 McKay, A. B Montreal 216 McKay, G Metcalfe, O 216 Mackie, J Lachnte, Q 218 McKcia.uer, C. M Howick, Q 218 M?Kibbin, R. V North Gower, O 218 McKibbin, W. U., B.A Cardinal, 218 McKechnie, D. L Mattawa 217 McKillop, C, ^.^ Admaston, 219 McLaren, A., {WWiout Charge) Almonte, O 219 McLean, D. J., B.A Arnprior, 220 McLennan, F. Dunvegan, O 221 McLeod, J. R Kingsbury, 222 McLeod, M Gould, 222 McNish, N., J?.Z>., LL.D Cornwall, 224 McVicar, D. R.y LL.D., D.D Montreal 225 Mann, A., D D Pakenham, 227 Matheson, W Stornoway , Q 227 Matheson, J., B.A Martintown, O 227 Mathews, G. D., D.D Quebec 227 Moore, W., D.D Ottawa, O 228 Morrison, D. VV., 5.^ Ormstown, Q 228 Morrison, J Madrid Springs, N.Y. 229 Muir, J. B., M.A Huntingdon, Q 229 Munro, John, B.A , Manotick, U 230 Mylne, S Smith's Falls, 231 Nelson, T. A Dunbar, O 232 157 221 222 222 224 225 227 227 227 227 228 228 229 229 230 231 232 Nichols, John Montreal Niven, H., (Retired) flerdman's Corners, Q Oxley, Malcolm East Templeton, Q Paterson, D., M.A St. Andrews, O Patterson, G. C, M.A Summerstown, O Patterson, James (Oity Missionary) Montreal Porteons, George Toledo, O Richards, J. J I^vn, O Robertson , J Portage d\i Fort Ross, \)., B.D Lachine, Q Ross, D. Y., M.A Westport, O Ross, Donald, ( Without Charge) Ross, J., M.A., B.D Perth, O Ross, William Marsboro', Q Rovvat, A West Winchester, O Scott, A. A., M.A Carleton Place, O Scott, M. H., B.A Bristol, Q Scrimger, J,, M.A. (Professor) Montreal Shearer, W Aylwin, Q Sinclair, J. (Retired) Huntley, O Stewart J Arundel, Q Stewart, J. B Castleford, O Stuart, J. G., B.A Balderson, O Stuart, J , Prescott, O Sym, F. P Melbourne, Q Tait, J Fitzroy Harbor, O Taylor, H Morrisburg, O Turnbull, M Alice, O Warden, R. H Montreal Watson, J., M.A Huntingdon, Q Weir, G., M.A. LL,D. (Prof.) Quebec White, Joseph, B.A Rochesterville, O Whillans, R , i?.4 Merrivale, O "Wilson, J., M.A Lanark, O Synod of Toronto and Kingston. Rev. John Gray, ^.^., OrilJia, Clerk. Abraham, J Whitby Acheson, 8 Wick Acheson, Stuart Clov erhill Page. 232 232 232 233 233 233 234 236 236 237 237 237 237 238 238 238 239 239 240 241 243 243 244 244 245 246 246 247 248 248 248 241> 249 249 Page. 169 170 169 ''sm 158 ■■i.X mi I mm n i n^ v,;.''i Page. Alexander, Joseph Nerval 1(0 Amo8, W Aurora 170 Andrews, Francis Keene 171 Anderson, W., M.A Rosemount 171 Armstrong, W. C Hillsburgh 171 Atkinson, T Eniskillen 172 Auli, J. M Palnierston 172 Baikie, J Harrison 172 B&in, J . (Retired) Markham 172 B&vcAay, J. y D.D (W. charge) Toronto 173 Beattie, D Campbelllord 174 Beattie, R.J Port Hope 174 Bell , A , Peterborough 1 75 BeU, G.y LL.D iWWiout charge) Kit)g8i6n 175 Bennett, W Peterborough 1 76 Brown, B. J Luther 177 Brown, J., (^Retired) Newmarket 178 Burnett, J. R. S Alliston 178 Burns, VV. ( Without charge) Toronto 179 Camelon, D Maple 179 Cameron,J., M.A Millbrook 180 Cameron, J. J., M.,A . Pickering 180 Cameron, J. M Toronto 18G Cameron, M. C, B.D Milton 181 Cameron, J. VV., B.A Linton 180 Cameron, James Cliatsworth 180 Cameron, D. B Acton 179 Campbell, Isaac Richmond Hill 181 Catnpbell, J., M.A Harriston 181 Carmichael, J. A Columbus 182 Carmichael, J., M.A Norwood 182 Carmichael, J Strange 182 Caven, W., D.D Toronto 183 Chambers,, T.S .». Kingston 184 Chisholm, J., B.A Mclntvre 184 Clark, N Lakefield 184 Cleland, James Port Hope 185 r^ckburn, E., M.A Uxbridge 185 L chrane, J. J., if.^ , Thornton 185 Colter, A. T.,i¥.^ Clarksburg 185 Cook, C. H Baltimore 18ft 159 Coulthard, W Picton 186 Coutts, I). (Retired) Brampton 186 Craig, R. J., M.A Deserorito 1^6 €raw, G HillMlale 186 Crozier, H Port Perrv 187 €nmberland, J., M.A Stella 187 Cnrrie, Archibald Sony a 188 Currie, H Keady 188 Davidsofi, J A Inia 189 Dawson, A., B.A Graveidjurst 189 Dewar, Robert (P. Em.) Annnn 189 Dick, James ^Retired) Richmond Hill 189 Dickson, J. A. R., 5.Z> Gait 189 Dobson, A.B Ballinafud 190 Drummond, A. A Newcastle 190 Douglas, J. M. (Ketur'd Miss.) Turcnto 190 Duff; J Klora 191 Dunb&r , J ,{ Without charge.). Dnnbartou 191 Duncan, Peter Colliorne 191 Eastman, S. H., B. A Oshawa 191 Edmison, H., M.A R^lhsay 191 Elliott, Joseph Cannington 191 Ewing, J Mount Pleasant 191 Fairbairn. R., B.A Jarratl's Corners 192 Ferguson, G. D„B.A. (Prof.) Kingston 192 Findlay, A y. .Brnceltvidge 19H Fisher, S. W ,. Elora 193 Fleming, R. P Warnaw 193 Forest, W (Retired) Annan 194 Fowiie, R Erin 194 Eraser, A Orono 1 95 Eraser, J. By M.D Queensville 195 Eraser, R, D., MA Claude 196 Eraser, W., D.D. (Retired) Harrie 196 Eraser, J Gectrgina 195 Eraser, D., M.A Mount Forest 195 Eraser, S. C, M.A Rdthsay 196 Erizzell, W Leslieville 196 Gallagher, J. B. A Pittsferry 196 Geddes, J Minesing 196 Gibson, James , 242 I 7. 4 il 160 Ml! Page. Gilchriflt, J. H., B.A Chellenhani 197 Gilray, A Toronto 11)7 Gracey, H Gananoque 198 Grant, G. M., M.A.,D.D Kingston 198 Gram, R.N Orillia 199 Gray, James M .Stirling 199 Gray, John, (P. Em.^ Orillia 200 Gray, R Eglinton 200 Greg^, William, D.i> Toronto 200 Hamilton, A M., jlf.^ Winterbourne 200 Haigh, G Lindsay 201 Hastie, J Hespeler 200 Henry,J.K Bond Head 202 Hogg, J Toronto 202 Hunter, W. A., iW.^ Parkdale 203 HutcliiHon,S Shanty Bay 203 Inglis, W. {Without cimrge') Toronto 203 James, D Midland 203 Jamieson, John Maganatawan 204 Jamieson, W. H Garden Hill 204 Johnson, W Guelph '205 Kelso, D Roslin 206 Kennedy, A. ( Without charge) Newca^itle 206 Kino, John M., A. M.,D.D Toronto 206 Kirkpatrick, J Toronto 207 Lawrence, G . , ( Without charge) Toronto 208 Leiper, J Barrie 208 Leishman, John Newburgh 208 Leslie, A., JW.^ Clarke 208 Little, J., Jlf.^ Bowman ville 20t> Lochead, W Fenelon Falls 209 Lowry , T, ( Without charge) Toronto 210 Macdonnell, D. 6.,B.D Toronto 213 McCauley, Evan , Crieff 210 McConnell, W Craigville 211 McRae, D.,B.D Cobourg 211 McCuaig, F Kingston 212 McDiarmid, Arch , Latona 213 McDonald, D Glenarm 213 McDonald, D. B Mount Albert 213 McDonald, A., J5.^ Duntroon 212 McFaul, Alexander Caledon 214 III ..•#,«•.-. ■•rr*'' 161 Mcrntosh, D Markham McKay, A., D.D Morrieton McKay, W. E.yR.A Orangeville McKay, li. P., M.A Agincourt McKay, Aneua Erniosa McKee, W., B.A. {Retired) Cookstown McKee, Tlionias {Ins. ISch.) Barrie McLachlan, A. G., B.A Leaskdale McLaren, V^.D.D. (Prof.) Toronto McLaren, E. D., B.D Brampton McLaren, J. F., B.D Rocklvn McLean, M. W., M.A Belleville McLtan, A. . ..< Ap^ley McLennan, A Owen Sound McLennan, D. D Lions Head McLennan, D. H • Tecumeeth McLeod, P . McF Toronto McLeod, D , Priceville McMillan, J Mount Forest McWilliam, W., M.A., LL. B Streetsville Matthews, A Trenton Meikle, W Oakville Meidrum, W. ( Without charge) Morriston Middlemiss, James .,, Elora Millican, W Garafraxa Milligan, G. M,, B.A , Toronto Mitchell, D BeJLville Monteath, R. {Retired) .... , Toronto Moodie, R , , , , Stayner Morrison, D....' ,, , „ Owen Sound Morrison, J , Cedarville Mowat, J . B . , M.A. {Prof.) Kingston Mnllan , J. B Fergus Neil, John Nassagawaga Neili, Robert, D D Burnbrae Nicol, Alex N. Luther Nicol, P , Albion Niven, D.P., B.A Dromore Park, William Durham Parsons, H. M Toronto Paul, James T Baleover 216 216 217 217 216 217 217 219 220 220 220 22o 220 221 221 221 222 221 223 226 227 227 2,^7 227 227 228 228 228 228 229 229 229 230 232 232 232 232 233 233 233 Kmm aa HM mw 162 ;;•! .';i| r.; - Peatticj William Fettigrew, R., M.A Weston Por*,er, Samuel, {Retired) Kanie Pringle, James Brampton Reid, W.yD,D(Agt. Gh.) Toronto Rogers, li Collingwooii Roger, W. M., M.A AsTibiirn Ross, k.i M.A Woodville Ross, J. B.A , Harwood Russell, A Hawkesviile Scott, J . R. {Retired) Cam bray Scott, A. H., M.A Owen Sound Shore, Godfrey Lansdown Sinclair, Henry ..... Uptergrove Smellie, George Fergus Smith, J. G.,B.D Guelph Smith, J. K.yM.A Gait Smith, J Toronto Smith, J. W Grafton Smith, Thomas G., D.D Kingston Smythe, W. J., B.A ,. Somerville, J ., M.A Owen Sound Spenser, A Bowmanville Stevenson, Archibald.,,.. Blantyre Stevenson, R Waubashene Stewart, William Hornby Stewart, A. C Belmore Strachan, Donald Rock wood Straith, John ., Primrose, O Straith, P., M.A , .. ., Holstein Stuart, James {Retired) Toronto Sutherland, D., M.A Warkworth Tait, A Mono MillH Tait,D,JB.^ Berlin Tanner, C. A Bendale Torrance, E. F Peterborough Torrance, Robert {Retired) Guelph Wallace, R. Toronto Wardi'ope, Thomas, D.D Guelph Wilkie, John {Missionary) Indore Williamson, J., LL.D. {Professor) , Kingston Pago. 233 234 234 234 235 236 236 237 237 238 238 238 240 240 241 241 241 241 242 242 242 242 242 242 242 243 243 243 243 243 244 244 245 245 245 246 247 248 248 249 249 163 Wilson, Andrew Kingston Wilson, Andrew Markdale Windell, W. C, (Retired) Lotus Winhart, David Madoc Young, A Napanee Young, W. C, (Without charge). . .« ,,, .... Toronto Young, 8 ...Clifford Synod of Hamilton and London. Rev. W. Cochrane, D.D., Brantford, Clerk. Abraham, R. H Burlington Alexander, T., M.A ...Mohawk Anderson, James A., B.A Fordyce Anderson, J Tiverton Ball, W. S Vanneck, Bal lantine, J Paris Ballantyne, ¥., M.A ..Wilton Grove Barr, Matthew (Retired) Seaforth Barr, W. [Retired) Brantford Battisby, J. R Chatham Beamer, A Newbury Beattie, D. M Goble's Corners Beattie,F. R., B.D Brantford Becket, J Thamesville Bell, John W., M.A Listowel Bickett, D , Molesworth Black, James Caledonia Blain, W Tara Boyd, James Crosshill Brown , G W roxeter Burson , G St. Catherines Burr, A. (Retired) Komoka Cairns, John Buxton Cameron, C. . . * Armow Cameron, Duncan Lucknow Cameron, H , Glencoe Cameron, Hu^h Kippen Cameron, Lacnlin Thamesford Carriere, S. A * Grant Bend, CarrutherSj S Beverly Fage. 249 249 260 250 250 250 250 Page. 169 170 171 171 173 173 173 173 173 173 174 174 174 175 175 176 176 176 177 177 179 179 179 179 179 180 179 181 182 182 164 n Iti'':' fi Ik m In Pagf. CarswcII, J.... Adelaide 183 Chiniqny, Charles St. Ann's, 111 184 Chrystal, Q Flanjborough 184 Cleland, W Niagara 186 Cochrane, W., D.D Brantford 186 Croll,R. M Simcoe 187 Currie, Archibald Duart 188 Currie, D;;'.; Wallaceburg 188 Currie, Hector Thedford - 188 Currie, John , Kintyre, O 188 Currie, Peter Teeawater 188 Cuthhertson, George Wyoming 188 Danby, M Varna 188 Davidnon, D Langside 188 Doak, W. ( Without charge) Sarnia 1 90 Duncan, J. B Forest 191 Duff, D Malcolm 190 Eadie, J Pinkerton 191 Edmunds, J Port Colborne 191 Elliot, Charles, D.D London 191 Fenton, S Vittoria 192 'Ferguson, J M.A., B.D .. Cheeley 192 Ferguson W Glenmorris 193 Fletcher, C. CRetired) .Goderich 193 Fletcher, C, ilf.^ Kirkton 193 Fletcher, D. H Hamilton 194 Fotheringham, J. {Retired) St. Mary's 194 Frazer, Alexander Wendigo 195 Fra«er, M St. Thomas 195 Gauld, J. ( Without charge) Hamilton 1 96 Goldie, P. C Watford 197 Goldsmith, T. Hamilton 197 Gordon, Daniel Harrington 198 Gordon, James, MA Clifton 198 Gourlay, James, M.A Port Elgin 198 Grant, A., B.A Dufferin 198 Grant, Alexander Kin tail 198 Grav, John Windsor 200 Hamilton, J. B., if.^ Kincardine 200 Hamilton, Robert Motherwell 201 U&ncock, W . (Retired) Font Hill 201 165 ^3 84 84 .86 [85 187 188 188 188 188 188 188 188 188 190 191 190 191 191 191 192 192 193 193 193 194 194 195 195 196 197 197 198 198 198 198 198 200 200 201 201 Hartley, A. y Bluevale 201 Henderson, J. G Bruce Mines 202 Henderson, A Hyde Park 201 Herald, James... Prince Arthur's Landing 202 Hislop, J. K Avonton 202 Hume, Robert, if.^ St. George 203 Inglis, Walter Ayr 203 JameH, John, i)./> Hamilton 204 Johnstone, John Lobo 205 Johnston, J. R Alvin.ston 205 Jones, S Brussels 205 Kay, J Milverton 206 King, William Patillo 207 Kippen, A. H Dorchester Station 206 Lafontaine, C St. Anne's 111 207 Laing, John, M.A Dundas 207 Laidlaw, R, J Hamilton 207 Leask, R St. Helen's 208 Lees, John Parkhill 208 Leitch, R. W Dun^annon 208 Little, J Princeton 209 Livingstone, M. W . (Eetired) Simcoe 209 Lochead, J. S., M.A Londesborough 209 Logic, John Valetta 210 Lyle, S Hamilton 210 McAdam, Thomas Strathroy, 210 McAlmon, J. A ^. ...Logierait 210 McAlpine, J St. Mary's 210 McClung, J . Shakenpeare 2 1 1 McColl, Angus Chatham 211 McConnell, J. A Delaware 211 McCoy, Joseph, M.A Egmondville 211 McDiarmid, N Elmira, 111 212 McDonald, A. D Seaforth 212 McDonald, CD Thorold 213 McDonald, J. A Birkhall 213 McDonald, K , Belmont 213 McEwan, James Welland 214 McEwen, H Ingeraoll 214 McFarlane, J Pine River 214 McGillivray, D., B.A London 214 166 I-' PhKC McOrogor, M Tilsoiibure 215 Mclntvre, D. C Beampville, 216 McKay, W. A„ BA .. Woodstock 217 McKay, U. D. Uieiired) SliakeHpeare 2 1 7 McKenzie, Alexander Lucknow 217 McKonzie, A F Glammis 218 McKenzie, D. {Retired) Inj?erKoll 218 McKiiinon, Neil Kil martin 219 McKutciieoi), James,., Corunna 219 McKinh'v, W Innerkip 219 McLean,'A rcijibald BIy the 220 McLennan, G Underwood 221 McLeod, D. D Paris 221 McLintock, J Maudauniin 223 McMechan, John Waterdown 223 McMillan, D. {Retired) Komoka 223 McMuIlen, W. T Woodstock 223 McNab, J Lucknow 224 McNaughton, A Walton 224 McPherson, Thomas, {Retired) Stratford 224 McQuarrie, H Wingham 224 McQueen, A. F Dingwall 225 McUae, D.B Cranbrook 225 McRobbie, G. G Hidgetown 225 McRobie, John Petrol ia 225 Mann, D Rodney 227 Martin, W.M Exeter 227 Milioy, John Crinan 228 Mitchell, J. W {Without charge) Mitchell 228 MoH'at, R. C.yDJ) Walkerton 228 Mordy,Jol;n M.A Walkerton 228 Morrirton, John A Sault Ste. Marie 229 Muir, Thomas Fordwich 229 Munro, G Embro 280 Munro, J. M Kintore 230 Murray, J- A London 230 Murray, John G Grimsby 231 Murray, J. L Kincardine 231 Musgrave, P , Seaforth 231 Panton, E. W Stratford, 232 Paradie, J , H Port Stan ley 233 MM 1G7 '225 25 227 228 228 228 228 229 229 230 230 230 231 231 231 232 233 PutterHon, .1. T Hanover 233 Fttterson, N Hnyluld 233 Penman, J. VV Tliorn.iule 234 PortoouH, J. ilietired) Oalt 234 Pritclmrd, J Auburn 234 Proudfoot, John J. A , D.D Ijondon 234 Katclift'e, J. U , Ancaster 235 Hec'H, W. I> Blackhcart 235 Ronnie, J Ailsa Craig 235 Itenwick, R Newry Station 235 Ri)l)i'rtso!J, J. L., M.A Strabane 230 Rol)ert8on, William, MA Che«tertield 230 Ro8H, R Brucefield 237 Ro8S, J.,^./l Brussels 237 Ross, P. R Jn^orsoll 237 Scott, J. B Lean)ington 239 Scott, R Brooktjdale 239 Scott, J. D.D Saugeen 238 Scott, P Cromarty 239 Scoular, T Hamilton 239 Smith, F. W Amherstburgh 241 Stewart, A., B.A Clinton 243 Stewart, A Shakespeare 243 Stewart, D Wallacestown 243 Sutherland, A Dingwall 244 Sutherland, G Fingal 244 Sutherlahd, W. R Strathburn 245 Tallach, T Dresden 245 Thomson, J„ MA A3^r 240 Thompson, John Sarnia 240 Thomson, T. G Bruccfield 246 Thompson, R.,D.C.L Drummondville 246 Thynne, R Port Dover 240 Tolmie, Andrew Saugeen 246 Tully. A.F Mitchell 247 Turnbull, J. A Goderich 247 Ure, Robert, D.D Goderich 247 Urquhart, A Cowal 247 Waddell, Alexander W .Rondeau 247 Walker, W. P Elfrida 247 Walker, Wjlliam Chatham 247 168 H n liiii mil Page, Wardrope, D Teeswater 248 Wells, John, M.A Ailsa Craig 248 V/iison, T Stneca 249 WilHon, W. A., M.A St. Mary's 249 Wright, J. K London East 250 Wright, P Stratford 250 YtomanH, G. A.... Dunnville 250 Presbytery of Manitoba. Rev. T. Hart, M.A., B.D, Wirnipeg, Clerk. Page. Baird, A.B., J[^.i> Edmonton 172 Bell, Allan Portage la Prairie 175 Borthwick, H. J., ^.yl Mountain City 177 Bryce, G . , M.A.y LL.B Winnipeg 178 Cameron, A. H Turtle Mountain 179 Campbell, A., B.A. ...Stonewall 181 Douglas, J Morris 190 B'arquharson, J., B.A Pilot Mound 192 Ferries, J., B.A , Brandon 193 Fleet, George Okanase 194 Gordon, D. M., .B.I> ,i« » Winnipeg 197 Hart, Thomas, M.A., B.D.V.:: Winnipeg 201 Hodnett, W Birtle 202 Matheson, A Selkirk 227 Mullins, W Headingly 280 McConnell, D.,B.A Petrel 210 McGregor, D Big Bend 215 McGuire, T Emerson 216 McKay, John »\*,*»i* • Armadale 217 McKellar, H ?.' . Hidi Bluff 217 McRae, D ^ Neepawa 225 Pitblado, C. B Winnipeg 284 Poison, S Millbrook 234 Robertson, James Winnipeg 236 Scott, J West Lynne 239 Sieveright, J, B.A Prince Albert 240 S.nitli, A Caducis 241 Stalker, D, B.A... Gladstone 242 Tunkasuicye, Sol Fort El lice 247 Tibb, J. C, B.D .Rapid City 24G Wellwood, J., if ^ Minnedosa 249 169 2:^0 210 217 217 II. Place of Birth, Date of Ordination, A;c. While the name and church of every Minister is gicen under this head^ the editors regret that so comparatioely few Ministers responded to their incitation for iiiformatiotk required to give biographic sketches. They are much indebted to those Ministers who dvl supply necessary particulars. Where Ministers graduated or stnd'e^, the places^ with uni- versities or colleges merely given, t'nis "Edinburgh University y* " Queen'' s College," Kingston, *' Knox College, Toronto,*' f-" Abbreviations alphabetically arranged. B. — Born. B.A. — Bachelor of Arts <{;c. B D. — Bachelor of Divinity. Ch. — Church or charge. C . B. — Cape Breton. Dan . — Daughter. D.D . — Doctor of Divinity. D.C.L. — Doctor of Civil law. E.—El lege, Toronto. Mar. 13 June, 1877, F. M. Fergu.son, dau. of T. R. Eerguson, xM.P. II 170 ^•«i it* Or. and In. 11 Oct., 1876. Predecessors, Rev. Dr. Fraser, now one of the clerks of the General A-Ssembly and Thomas McGee, No. of com., 186. Acheson, S. (Wick and Greenbank, Ont, Pres., Lindsay) Or. Aug., 1874. No of com., 166. Aitken, Wm. (Newcastle, N. B.; Pres. Miramichi) Or. 15 Aug., 1864. No. of com., 250. Alexander, Jos., M.A. (Normal, Ac, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 2!) May, 1851. No. ot com., 184. Alexander Thomas, A.M. (Mount Pleasant and Burford, Ont; Pres., Paris). S. of Jas. Alexander, a cloth merchant. B. at Aberdeen, Scotland. Marschal College, Aberdeen. Lie. at Dundee, Scotland, in 1830. Or. at Cobourg, Ont., in March, 1835. Mar. 17 July, 1834, Susan D. Soutar. In. to present ch. 9 Nov. 1874. Predecessors, Patrick Greg^, — Peatie. No. of com., 50 at Mount Pleasant; 25 at Burford. Previous pastor- ates, Cobourg, for 13 years; two congregations in Scotland, and 14 years minister of Percy and Seymour. Allan James (Cove Head, P.E.I. ; Pres., P. E. Island). Or. Jan., 1846. No. of com. 70. Allard, Joseph (St. John Street Ch., Quebec; Pres., Quebec) S. of Jos. Allard, farmer. H. at Ste. Anne, 111. Presbyterian College, Montreal. Mar. 6 Sep., 1882, Minnie Kertson, of Grand Falls, N.B. Or. and In., 15 April, 1882. Predecessors, Mr. Langele, ot Switzerland & R. S. Duclos. No. of com., 27. Origi- nally a Roman Catholic, but becan»e a convert to Protestantism, through instrumentality of Father Chiniquy. Ami, Marc (French Church, Ottawa; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 11 July, 1866. Amaron, Calvin E., B.A., M.A. (Three Rivers, Que; Pres., Quebec.) S. of Dan. Aujaron, of Switzerl nd, one of the first missionaries of lute Free Church Missionary Society. B. at DeRamsay. McGill and Presbyterian Colleges, Montreal. Or. and In. 15 Oct, 1879. Mar. 19 Oct, 1881— Agne«, dau.of Judge McDougall, of Aylmer. Predecessors, James 1» >m. Prof. Fer- guson, R. J. McLaren, John Bennett, Jas. McCaul. No. of com. 100. Anjos, Walter (Aurora, Ont; Pres. Toronto.) S. of Andrew Amos, blacksmith. B. in Roxburghshire, Scot. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or, and In. 9 Nov, 1876. Mar. 26' Jan, 1881, Margaret Barr. No. of com. luOt i i; « ?' r ni Or. res., tirst .at Or. Fer- Icotn. iirew and iJan, Anderson, Duncan, M. A. (Point Levis, Que; Pres., Que- bec). Or. 26 Dec, I8a4. Anderson, James A., B.A., (Whitechurcli, Ont, Pres., Mait- land) S. of Rev. Jolm Anderson, Minister at Tiverton, Ont, B. in Nepean township, Ont; McGill and Presbyterian Colletjes^ Montreal. Or. and In. 7 October, 1880. Mar. 27 April, 1882, C. Isabel Masson of Ottawa. No. of coin., 187. Predecessor,. Robert Leask, Anderson, John, (Tiverton, Ont, Pres., Brucp) S. of James Anderson, farmer. B. at Strathspey, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 11 Oct, 1854. Mar. 24 Sep, 1847, Margaret Kennedy, dau. of Alex. Kennedy. Has written Reviews on Articles and published Sermons on Baptism in 187.S. In, to present ch. 2 March, 1870. Predecessor, Dr. McKay, now of Puslinch. No. of couk, 211. Previ. "i pastorate Lancaster and Dalhousie Mill-^, 1854-70. Anderson, Wm.. M.A , (Rosemont and Milman, Ont, Pres., Barrie) S. of VV^n». Anderson, farmer, &c. B. in Co. ot Arnmgh, Ire. Glasgow University. Or. 29 June, 18()0. Mar. 6 June, 1866, B. J. Waters. In. to present ch. 5 Nov, 1879. Predecessors, Wm. Lewis, Mai. Colquhoun, Alex. McLennan and other*». No. of com., 120. Previous pastorates, Tobermore, Ire., 1860-68; Buck- ingham and Cumberland, Que., 1869-73; Kincardine, Ont, 1873- 18<9. Andrew, Joseph, (Dalhousie and Middleville, Ont, Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of Jos. Andrew, (arnier. li at Hull, Eng. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 28 May, 1874. .Mar. 28 March, 1868, Victoria Christrjer. In. to present ch. 19 July, 1881. Predecessors, W. Clerk, D. J. McLean and W. Coohrene. No. of com., 233. Formerly a minister of Methodist New Connexion Church, and alter reception intv» f resjyterian Church labored as missionary for three vears in Muskoka. Andrews, F., (iCeene and Westwood, Ont, Pres. Peterboro) Or. 1851. No. of com., 336. Archibald, W. P., B.A., M.A., (Cavendish, Pres^ P. E. Island). S. of Alex. Archibald, farmer. B. at Mosquodo- boit, N.S. Dalhousie College, Halifax. Or. 30 Sep, 1875. Mar. 18 June, 1878, Minnie Ramsay. In. to present ch., 20 March, 1878. Predecessors, D. Geddie and D. J. Murray. No. of com. 190. Previous pastorate, Tryon and Bonshaw, 1875-77. Armstrong, Wm. C. (St. Andrew's Cn., Hillsburg, Ont ; Pres., Guelph.) S. of James Arnjstrong, carriage builder. B. at Guelph, Knox College, Toronto; Princeton College, New ■fSP 'i;^' 172 Jersey . Or. 8 March, 1877. Mar. 27 Dec, 1876, Margaret Gin- ton. In. to present oh., 26 April, 1881. Predeceesorfl, D. Straclian, R. Fowlie. No. of com., L^O. Previous pastorate, Florence and Dawn. ArnjHtronif, Wm. D., B.A., M.A. Daly St. Cli., Ottawa, Prep. Ottawa). S. of John D. Arinstron*r, farmer. B. in Town- ship of Cavan, Ont. Toronto University, and Knox College, Toronto. Won several scholarships and ])rizes at both, in Natnral Science, Logic, Puhlic Speaking, Reading, and as an essayist; silver niedallist o/' the University in Metaphysics and Ethics; prizeman in xlebrew, Chaldee and Svrifjc. Before finishing theol(»gicai course, filled the pulpit of Central Ch., Toronto, ana after graduating, took charge of the recently organized church at Point Edward, Irotn which received a chII, hut declined. Subse- quently occupied the pulpit of Charles iSt. Ch. Toiiiiilo, and has been engayied in the service of the Board of Knox College. Or. 14 Mhv, 1874. In, to present ch. 14 Mav, 1874. Predecessors, Dr. Wardroi.e, and Prof. McLaren. No. of com., 210. In January, 1883, appointed agent for six months of French Evan- gelization Board to Great Britain and Jri''.ind. Atkiupon, T. (Enniskillen, &c, Ont, i'res , Whitby). Or. 5 Oct, 1878. No. of com., 133. Anil, J. M. (Palmerston, Ont, Pres., Saugeen). Or, 20 May, 1868. No of com., 176. 13aikie, John (Harriston, Ont; Pres. Saugeen). S. of Geo. Baikie. B. in Caithnessshire, Scot. Ki.ox Ccdlege, Toronto. Or. I Aug, 1871. In. to present ch. 1 June, 1876. No. of com., 203. Previous pastorate, Brampton and Mtlton. Bailbe, J. K. (Osnabruck, Ont; Pres., Glengarrv). Or. 15 Nov, 18H2. No. of com., 300. Bain, James (Markham, Ont.) Or. 5 April, 1826. A min- ister on retired list, attached to Presbytery ot Toronto. Bain, William, D.D. (Perth, Ont; Pres. Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 29 Oct, 1845. Is pastor emeritus St. Andrew's Church. Baird, Andrew B., B.D., M.A., (Edmonton, N. W. T., Pres. Manitoba) 8. of Charles Baird, farnjer. B. at Fullarton, Ont; Universitv and Knox College, Toronto, Edinburgh and Leipzig Universities. Or. 16 Aug., 1881. In. to pre-ent ch'. 29 Oct., 1881. No. of com., 15. Edn»onton is the latest outpost of the Church in the North- West and is 450 iiMles from its nearest neighbour. The only Presbyterian ministers, besides its present pastor, who 173 liave ever preached there being the late Mr. Nisbet of Prince Albert and Principal Grant who visited it on hiatriptroin *• Ocean to Ocean." Ball, Wm. 8., (English Settlement, Ac, Ont ; Pres. Lomlon) Or. 23 Feb . 1849. No. of com., 269. Ballantine, James, (Hiver St Ch., Paris, Ont, Pres. Paris) S. of Quentin Ballantine, merchant. B. at Irvine, Scot. Glasgow University. Or. as a missionary of United Presbyterian Chjirch of Scotland, 2G April, H66. Mar. G Nov., 18(;5 Margaret Henry. Author of a vohnne ot jMjems published in 1865, and of a lecture on the Scottish Covenanters published in 1874. Predecessors, James Robertson, John Anderson. No. of com., 165. Previous Pastorates, Stirling, .him lica, 1866-71, Kingston, Jamaica, 1871- 6, Cobourg, Ont, 1876 81. Ballantyne, Wm. D , B.A., (Pembroke, Ont ; Prew. Lanark and Rei frew) S. of James Ballr.ntyne, farmer. B. at Hawick, Scot. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. Nov., 1867. Mar. Joanna E. Shoolbred. In. to present ch. 17 May, 1876. Predecessors, Andrew Melville, Henry McMeekin, John McEwen. No. of com., 144. Previous pastorates, Brooklyn, Iowa; Whit- by, Ont. Ballantyne, F., B.A., M.A., (N. and S. Westminster chs., Ont; Pres. London) S. of John Ballantyne. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 2 Jan., !879. Predecessors, North W. — Wnj. iiig'is and Geo. Simpson. South W. — J. McEwen and D. McDonald. 175 com. in former ch., 80 in latter. Barclay, John, M.A., D.D., (Toronto, Pres. Torontc) B. in Ayrshire, Scot. Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. Has publisheii various discourses by reque>^t. For 28 years was pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. Has rendered valuable ser- vice to the Church as Clerk of the Presbytery, Trustee of Queen's College, Kingston, and as a meniber of the Temporalities Board. A retired minister attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Barr, Wm., (Brantford) A minister on retired list attached to Presbvtery of Paris. Barr, Matthew (Sea'brth, Ont). Or. 14 Feb, 1854. A min- ister on retired list, attached to Presbytery of Huron. Battisby, J. R. (St. Andrew's Ch., Chatham, Ont; Pres., Chathatn) Or. 26 Sep. 1877. No. of com., 360. Baxter, John J. (Truro, N.S; Pree., Truro). Or. May^ 18.32. Has retireil from active service. 11 fi!;.; Iiii;;- I'll'-; I I lit ■ II' 174 Bayne, E. S., M.A. (Murray Harbor, P. E.T.; Pres., P.E. Island). Or. 18 Jan, 1876. No. of com., 180. Bayne, Geo. D., B.A. (Wakefield, Que; Pres., Ottawa). S. of John Bayne, farmer. B. at Ottawa. McGill University and PresbyteriHn College, Montreal. Or. and In. 6 Sep, 1881 . Pre- decepsors, J . Corbett, Jos. White, Hufj'h McGuire. No. of com., 236. Bayne, Geo. T. (Wilberforce, Ont; Prep., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 21 July, 1881. No. of com., 90. Beamer, A . (Wardsville, Ont ; Pre?., London.) 8. of Chris- topher Beamer, farmer. B. at Princeton, Ont. Albert College, Belleville. Or. 25 Apl, 1869. Mar. 15 Apl, 1868, Bertha Choate. In. to present ch,, 24 Feb., 1880. Predecessors, Messrs. McKinnon, McKenzie and Donaldson. No. of com., 80. Pre- vious pafitorate, Springfield. Was formerly a minister of the Methonist Episcopal Church. Was received into Presbyterian Church 23 June, 1877. Bearisto. J. K. (Carleton, N.S.; Pres., Halifax) Or. 1869. No. of com., 75 Beattie, David (Rylston and Marmora, Ont; Pres., Kings- ton). Or. 27 April, 1857. No. of com., 54. Is an ordained missionary. Beattie, D. M., B.A., (East Oxford and Blenheim, Ont.; Pres., Paris.) S. of Robert Beattie, farmer. B. in Township of Puslinch. University College and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 13 Jan., 1880'. Mar. 8 Feb, 1882, Kate McLaren. No. of com., 160. Brother of Rev. F. R. Beattie, Minister of First Presbyterian Ch., Brantford. Beattie, F. R., B.A. , B.D., M.A. (First Presbyterian Ch., Brantford; Pres., Paris.) S. of Robert Beattie, farmer. B. near Guelph. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 11 Dec, 1878 In. to present ch. 9 May, 1882. Predecessors, A. A. Drumniond, Thoa. Lowry. No. of co»u., 150. Previous pastor- ate, Baltimore and Coldsprings, 1878-82. Is the first B.D. of Knox College, Was tutor there for two years, and is at present one of the Board of Examiners of that institution. Was Ex- aminer in University College for two years. Beattie, Robert J. (First Ch. Port Hope; Presbytery, Peter- boro'). S. of Robt. Beattie, farmer. B. at Essa, Ont. Knox College, Toronto; Princeton Theological Seminary. Or. 12 April, 1875. Mar. March, 1876, Susan McCoy. In. to present #....Mi;:trU;.ji4; 175 bt ch., Dec, 1878. Predecess'ors, John Cf>.flsif», David Watters, Williatn Donald. No. of con.., 242. Previous pastorate, Fort Edward, New York, 1875-78. Becket, John (Thainesville, &c., Ont; Prep., Chatham). Or. 27 May. 1868. No. of com., 22. Bell, Alex. (St. Andrew's Oh., Peterhoro'; Pres., Peter- boro*).- Or. March, 186.3. No. of com., 171 . Bell, Allan (Portage-la-Prairie, Man.; Pres., Manitoba.) S. of James Bell, farmer. B. at London, Ont. Toronto Universit}' and Princeton College, N.J. Or. 14 July, 1875. Mar. 27 May, 1875, Kate Brown . In. to present ch., Jan., 1876. No. of com., 130. Bell, George, B.A., LL.D. (Kingston; Pres., Kingston). S. of Rev. Wm. Bell. B. at Perth, Ont. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 30 Mav, 1844. Mar. Ist. 18 Nov. 1846, Mary VVhitelord; she died, 25 Nov, 1851 : 2nd, 22 May, 1855, Ellen Chadwick. First native Canadian student of Queen's College, Kingston. Was minister of Camberland and Buckingham, 1844-48; ^Simcoe, 1848-57; Clifton, 1857-73, and Walkerton, 1874-81. Moderator of Synod Presbyterian Church, in connec- tion with Church of Scotland, in 1858. Lecturer in Divinity, Queen's College, 1873, 1877, 1878, and 1882. A Trustee of that College, and is Registrar and Treasurer thereof. Bell, John W., M A. (Listowel, Ont; Pres., Stratford). Or. 22 Dec, 1868. No. of com., 184. Bennett, James, D.D. (St. John,N.B.) S. of John Bennett, farmer. B. at Lisban, Ire. Belfast College and Edinburgh University. Or., .30 March, 1843. Mar., 1847, Jane Scott. Author of " The Wisdom of the King," &c. Was minister of Tas^agh, Ireland, and St. John's Ch., St. John, N.B. Retired from active service in 1882. Is Clerk of the Presbytery of St. John . Bennett, John, (Almonte, Ont, Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of John Bennett, gamekeeper on estate of Pitfirran, Scot. B. at Kinross, Scot. Morrin College, Quebec. Or. 29 June, 1869. Mar. 17 Sep., 1869, Mary Chamb^'rs. Has published several sermons and also '* Letters to *' R. F." a Romish Priest on the unscriptural nature of Mariolatry and other Romish Doctrines." lu. to present ch. 17 Sep., 1872. Predecessors, John Fairbairn, brother of late Principal Fairbairn of Edinburgh, Dr. McMorine, John Gordon. No. of com., 470. Previous pastorate. Three TS 176 f; 'i Rivers, Que., 1809-72. Was first student to begin and complete course in Morrin College, Que. under Rev. Principal Cook, D.D., LL.D., who was a student of Dr. Chahners. Bennett, Thomas, (Carp, Kin hum and Lownv, Ont, Pres. Ottawa). S. of R. R. H. Bennett, farmer. B. at Tayside, Ont. Minnesota State University and Prenhyterian College, Montreal. Or. 12 Oct., 1876. Mar. 12 June, 1879, Elsie McClenaglian. In. to present ch. 13 Dec, 1881. Predecessors, - Sinclair, J. Robert- son, J. Stewart and J. W. Penman. No. of com , 186. Previous pastorates Beauharnois and Chaieauguay 1876-81. Was gold medalist at both seminaries. Bennett, Wm., (Springville and Bethany, Ont, Pres. Peter- boTo) S. of John Bennett, (armer. B. in County r>ov*»), Ire. Belfast College. Or. Sep., 1855. Mar. in 1859, Amy Knight. In. to present en. Nov. 1872. Pretlecessor, Wm. Blaine. No. of com., 135, Previous pastorates, Windsor 1861-64; Winchester 1864-68; Kemptville 1868-72. Sent as a missionary to New Brunh^wick by Irish Church in 1855. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Bi'jkett, David (Molesworth, Ont ; Pres., Maitland). Or. 17 Oct, 1882. No. of com., 116. Binnie, Robert (Knox Ch., Cornwall, Ont; Pres., Glen- garry.) Or. 20 May, 1861. No. of com., 127. Black, James (Caledonia, Onl; Presbytery, Hamilton). S. of Wm. Black, farmer. B. at Eakdale, Mnir, Scotland. Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 9 Nov., 1853. M:*r. 15 July, 1856, Christina, eldest dau. of Rev. Wm. Bethune, of Walpole. Published several sermons and lectures. Piedecessor, Dr. Ferrier. No. of com., 210. Black, James S. (Erskine Ch., Montreal; Pres., Montreal) Or. 21 March, 1870. No. of com , 522. Blain,Wm. (Tara, &c, Ont; Pres., Bruce). Or. 4 July, 1854. No. of com., 222. Blair, D. B. (Barney's River and Blue Mount, N.S; Pres., Pictou). S. of Thos. Blair, shepherd. B. at Strachur, Scot. Edinburgh University. Or. 26 Oct. 1846. Mar. 26 Aug, 1851, Mary Sibella McLean. Author of a Gaelic grammar; "Metri- cal translation of Psalms in Gaelic;" a volume of Gaelic poems. In. to present ch., Oct, 1848. Predecessors, D. a, Fraser, D. McKichan, Alex. McGillivray. No. of com., 400. Prior to induction a missionary. 171 Blakely. M. D. M., B.A. (Ropfl and Cobden ; Prep., Lanark and HenCrew). S. of Malcolm HIakely, farmer. B. at Brintol, Que. McGill University and Presl-vterinn College, Montreal. Or. and In. 6 Oct, 1880. Mar. 6 Jan, 1H81, Janet McJanet. Predeceppors. Hugh Can>eron, Henry Sinclair. No. of c('ni.,100. Borthvvick, Hugh J.,M.A. (Mountain City, Man; Pres., Manitoba) S. of .h lin Borthwick, FchooUteacher. B in Seot- lan 7 ; Chicngo, 1807—70; Cote St. Churcli, Montreal, 1870—75. Fort Ma-^sey con- gregation giveH at rate of $100 per family, to church objects, and adopts the tree-will offering system on I-ord's Day. Burns, William (Toronto). Or., 18 May, 18G9. A minis- ter without charge, attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Burr, Alex. (Kamoka, Ont). A minister without charge. Presbytery of London . Burrows, A., B. A. (St. Andrew's Ch., Truro, N.S; Pres., Truro). Or. 21) June, 1864. No. of com , 200. Burson, George (Knox Ch., St. Catharines, Ont; Pres., Hamilton). Or. G June, 1863. No. of con> , 250. Cairns, John (Buxton, Ont; Pres., Chatham). Or. 2 Feb, 1882. No. of con) ,48. Cairns, John A., B.A., M.A. (Upper Musquodoboit, N. S.; Pres. Halifax) S. of Chris. Cairns, farmer. B. at Freetown, P.E.I. Dalhousie College, Halifax; Princeton Cr>llege, N.J. Or. and In.O March, 1H82. Mar. 20 June, 1882, Alice Waters. No. of com., 2;J0. Predecessors, Mr. Sprott, Dr. Sedgwicke, James Simpson. Calder, John A. G. (Lancaster, Ont; Pres. Glengarry) Or. April, 1871. No. of com., 147. Camelon, David (Vaughan, &c., Ont; Pres. Toronto) Or. 13 Dec, 1859. No. of com., 176. Cameron, Alex. (Riverside, Portapique, N. S.; Pres. Truro) Or. 16 Sep., 1857. No. of com., 223. Cameron, A. H. (Nelsonville, Man.; Pres. [Manitoba) Or. 12 Nov., 1874. No. of com., 59. Cameron, Chas. (Kincardine Township, Ont; Pres. Maitland) Or. 1 May, 1861. No. of com., 51. Cameron, Duncan, (Knox Ch., Lucknow, Ont; Pres., Mait- land). Or. 3 March, 1854. No. of com., 141. Cameron, D. B„ (Acton, Ont; Pres., Guelph), Or. 16 Dec, 1869. No. of com., 175. Cameron, Hugh, (Kippen, &c, Ont. ; Pres., Huron). Or. 8 Oct., 1862. No. of com., 181. 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Congregation formed from Mission Station under Mr. XJameron's mini?trv. Cameron, John, (Bridgewater, N.S; Pres., Lunenburg and Shelburne). Or. 17 Sep, 1844. No. of com , 115 Cameron, J., M. A., (Millbrook and Centreville, Ont; Pre3., Peterboro). Or. Feb, 1876. No of com., 305. Cameron, John G., (Souris and Bav Fortune, P.E I; Pres., P. E. Island). Or. 14 March, 1867. No. of com,, 225. Cameron, John J., B.A., M.A., (Pickering, Ont: Pres., Whitl»y). S. of Robert Cameron, farmer, B. at Georgetown, P.E.I. Dalhousic' College, Halifax. Or. 5 March, 1874. Mar. Dec. 1871, Susan Wright. Jn. to present ch., 1 Oct, 1879. Pre- decessors, W. R. Ross, Alex. Kennedy. No. of com., 120. Pre- vious pastorates, N. Eanthope, N. Hamburg. Cameron, John M., (East Ch., Toronto ; Pres., Toronto.) Or. 23 Nov, 1871. No. of com., 343. Cameron, John W., B.A., (Laskav, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of James Cameron, Lake Captain and Merchant. B at Lan- singberg, N.Y. University and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 20 Dec, 1882, Margaret S. L'ockhart. Or. a.id In. 15 Nov, 1881. Predecessors, Messrs. Adams, Milligan, Hague and War- render. No. of com., 108. ' " ' ' ' Cameron, L, (Thamesford, Ont: Pres.. London). S. of Hugh Cameron, farmer. B. in Island of Islay, Scot. Knox College, Torouto. Or. 5 Nov, 1862. Mar. 22 Dec, 1864, Sarah J. Kennedy. In. to present ch., 10 Nov, 1h74. Predecessors, Neil Bethune, John Frazer, A. C. McDonald and Kenneth McDonald. No. of com,, 200. Previous pastorate, Acton. Ki'iT"^'"^"''-"""^''' and res., town, Mar. Pre- Pro- ^•) ^^• )nto). Lan- Mar. 1881. War- S. of JKnox ISarah [i^sors, Inucth 181 Cameron, M. C. Milton, Ont, Pre?., Toronto). 8. ot Duncan Cameron, farmer, B, in Elgin County, Out. Yale Coll^-ge; Princeton College, N.J, Or. aud In. 25 iMarcii, 1H79. Mar. 19 Jan, 1881, Lillie Johnson, Predecensurs, Messrs. Coots, Fergu- son, Stewart, Mitchel, and John Eadie. No. of com., 2()2. Cani[»l)eil, Alex. B.A (Stonewall, Man.; Pres, Mauitoha). S. of Peter Campbell, farmer. B. at Drummond, Out. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 9 Oct, 187;i. Mar. 27 IVc, 18r,5, Elea- nor Woodaide. of Toronto, Appointed missionary to .Manitoba (Rockwood Groupe) October, 187(). Without charge at present. Has been also minister of Westmeath, Ont. Campbell, Isaac (Richmond Hilf, Out; Pres., Toronto). No. of com., 170. Or. 2 Nov, 1874. Is colleague ai»d successor to Rev. J as. Dick, Campbell, John, B.A., M.A, (Presbyterian College, Mon- treal; Pres-, Mojitreal.) S. of Jauies Campbell, publisher, B. at Edinburgh, Scot. Knox College, Toronto; Toronto and Edinburgh Universities. Or. 3 Nov, 186H. Mar. Sep, 1875, Marv Helen Playfair, of Toronto. Author of numerous reviews,. &c.' Was minister ol Charles Street Ch., Tt-ror.to, 1H68-73. Appointed a Professor in Presbyterian College, Montreal, June, 1873. (Campbell John, B.A. (Harriston, Ont; Pres., Saugeen). S. of John Caujpbell, carpenttr. B. at Islay, Scot. University and Knox Coliege, Totonto, Or. 2 Sep, 1874. Mar. 13 Jan, 1865, A.J. Langton, who died at Minneapolis, 21 June, 1882. In. to present ch., 29 Aug, 1878. Predecetssors, Geo. McLennan ; John Me.Intyre. No. of con)., 283. Previous pastorate, Can- nington, Sep, 1874 to July, 1878. Campbell, Malcolm (Strath Lome, C. B; Pres., Victoria and Richmond). S. of John Campbell, farmer. B. in Cape Breton. Theological Hall and Dalhousie College, Halifax. Or. and In. 30 Aug.- 1881. Mar. 27 Dec, 1H79, Annie McAulay. Predecessors, John Gunn and John IklcLean. No. ot com., 106. Campbell, Robt , B.A., M A. (St. Gabriel Ch., Montreal; Pres., Montreal). S. of Peter Campbell, tarmcr. B, in Town- ship of Drummond, Ont. Queen's College, Kingsion , Or. 10 Apt, 1862. Mar 29 Dec, 1863, Margaret Macdonnell Writer of essays and reviews !n various magazines. Was joint editor of Presbyterian, from 1867 to 1870. In. to present ch. 13 Dec, 1866. Predecessors, Dr. luglis, Dr. Kemp, and others No. of com., 373. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch., Gait, 18G2-66. 'look m 182 ■ft- several scholarships at College, and was first medallist of Queen's. Was Lecturer in Chnrch History iii University Ses- sions, 1880-1, and 1881-2. Campbell, Robert, M.A. (Renfrew, On t; Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of Geo. Campbell, carpenter. B. at Montreal. Queen's College, Kingston and Edinburgh University. Or. and In. 26 Oct., 1871. Mar. Mary, eldest dau. of Thomas Drunimond, of Kingston. Predecessors, Dr. Alex. Mann and Geo^ Thomson. No. of com., ?»(\0. Is lecturer on Political Economy, Queen's College, Kingston, and was Bruce of Grange Hill Scholar and Medallist Edinburgh University. Canning, Wm. T. (Oxford Mills, Ont; Pre«. Brockville) S. of Rev. Jas. Canning, Minister of Malin, Ire. }>. there. Belfast College and Edinlmrgh University. Or. I May, 1849. Mar. Jemima Rider, 24 July, ISSC), In. to present ch. 25 June 1862. Predecessors, Jos. Anderson, Jos. Evans. No. of com., 94. Previous pastorates, C'hipman, N. B.; Mariin, Michigan ; Doug- las, Ont. — Licensed by Presbytery of Derry. Sent to Canada by Colonial Committee Irish Pres. Church in 1849. Carmichael, Jas. (King, Ont; Pres. Toronto) S. of Peter Carmichael, farmer. B. at Beckwith Queen's College and Glasgow University. Or. and In. 2 Oct., 1860. Mar. 28 Aug., 1865, Maria L. Ross. Predecessors, John Tanse, who died in April 1877, on the 48th anniversary ol his invtery. Chase, J. H.,M. A. Onslow, N.S; Pres., Truro. Or. 5 May, 18G9. No. of com., lt)7. Ls Clerk of the Presbytery. Chiniquy, C. (Ste. Anne, Illinois; Pres., Ciiatham). An ordained missionary. Chisholm John, B.A. (Osprey Ch., Mclntyre, Ont.; Pres., Saugeen). S. of Hugh Chisholm, farmer. B. at Sutherland's River, Picton Co. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. and In. 8 Aug, 1881. Predecessors, Harkness, R. Knowles, — Greenfield, and — Johnston. No. of com , 150. Christie, George (Bedford, «fec., N.S; Pres., Halifax). Or. 22 July, 1842. No. of com., 70. Chri.-^lie, Wm. M, M. A. (Beachburg, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). S. of Robt. ('bristie, farmer. B. at Edinburgh. Union College, Schen., N.Y. Or 4 Oct, 1849. Mar. 31 Oct, 18(11, Annie C. Flett. In. to present ch., 11 Oct., 1877. Prede- cessors, Hugh Cameron and Alex. Cunipbell. No. of com., 1.^3. Previous pastorates, Chippawa, 4 Oct, 1849; Mono Centre, 2 July, 1867, Chrystal George (West Flamboro, Ont ; Pres., Hamilton) Or. 1«69. No. ot com., 210. Clark, Geo. M. (New Edinbu»-gh, Ont; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 10 Sep, 1853. No of com., 74. Clark, Natl. (Lakefield, &c.j Ont ; Pres., Peterboro'). Or. May, 1871. No. ot com., 140. ^,^CIaike, Peter (Cape North, N.S; Pres., Sydney). Or. 12 Nov., 1873. No. of com., 43. Clark, Wm. B. (Quebec ; Pres., Qupbeo). S. of Wm. Clark, merchant. B. at Biggar, Scot. Edinourgh University. Or. 1839. Mar. Ist, 1836, Jane Brown ; 2nd, 1870, Amelia Torrance, widow of Thos. Gibb. Author of " Book of Family Worship," several editions ; " Asleep in Jesus," two editions ; " The 185 12 Irk, Ice, 'he Promise of tlie Spirit." In. to Chalmers* Ch., Quebec, 1853, of which now pastor emeritus, Previoua pastorates, Huif Morton, Scot., 1839-44; Maxwelltown, Scot, 1844-63. Clelaud, James (Mill St. Ch, Port Hope; Pres., Poterhoro). S. of VVm. Cleland, farmer B. in County Down, Ire. Royal Collej^e, BelfaPt, and Edinburirh Uni\erHity. Or. i) May. 1843. In. to preser.t ch., Feb, 1H74. Predecessor, M. W. Maclean, now of Belleville. No. of com., 70. Previous pastorates, Portland, Ire., May, 184.3-54; Osvvegatchie, N.Y, 1866-73. Cleland, William (Niagara, Orit; Pres., Hamilton). S. of John Cleland, farmer. B. in Parish of Kilmore, Ire. Royal College, Bellast, Ire. Or. Aug, 1849. Mar. 1 Oct, 18.56, Isabella Esther, thirti dau. of late Rev. Jos. Johnston, and neice of late Rev. Dr. Henry Cooke of Belfast. In. to present ch., March, 1879. Precpcessors, Dr. R. McGill, T. Cruickshanks, J. B. Mowat, C. Campbell. No. of com., 122. Previous pastorates. East Brooklyn, New York, 1849-54 ; Scott and Uxbridge, 1854-69; Mountain and South Gower. 1869-73; VV. Gwilliamburir, IH73-79. Cochrane, Wm , B.A., M.A., D.l). (Zion Ch., Brantford, Out ; Pres., Paris). S. of VVm. Cochrane, watch and clocknmker. B. at Paisley, Scot. Glasgow University ; Hanover College, Indiana, Q.S, and Princeton Theological Seminary, N. J. Or. 7 June, 1859. Mar. Ist, Mary Nelson Hovatover ; 2nd, Oct. 2, 1873, Jeanette Elizabeth Balmer. Aulhor of " The Heavenly Vision," 1873; " Christ and Christian Life," 1875; "Warning and Welcome," 1876, &c., &c. In. to present ch., 13 May, 1862. Predecessor, John Alexander. No. of com., 575. Previous pastorate, Scotch Church, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1859-62. Clerk of the Synod of Hamilton, London. Convener Home Mission Committee (Western Section). Moderator of General Assembly, 1882-83. Cochrane, J. J., M.A. (Townline and Ivy, Ont; Pres.,. Barrie). Or. 4 Apl, 1876. No. of com., 117. Cockburn, E., M.A. (Uxbridge, Ont; Pres., Lindsay). Or. March, 1873. No! of com., 129. Colter, Ashley T., M.A. (Thornburv and Heathcote, Ont; Pres., Owen Sound). Or. 11 Dec, 1873. * No. of com., 164. Cook, John, D.D. (St. Andrew's Ch. and Principal Morrin College, Quebec ; Pres., Quebec). Nativeof Sanquhar, Scot. Or. 24 De(*, 1835. Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. For three years, prior to ordination, assistant to Minister of Cardross. Iq April, 1836, preached for first time in Quebec, and has been 12 n I 186 Minister of St. Ainirew's ever since. Received degree of Doctor of'Diviniiy f'ron> GIhhijow University, 1838. From con)inence- mentol niiniwtry in Canada down totlie lTnion,to<)k an active part in omiolliii^jj the atiairs of the church in connection with the Chur''.h o( Scotlanci. 01 the Synod tliereof, t\v; " unanimously electeronioters of Queen's College, Kingston, and for many years alter its estahli^hment interested himselt in its affairs. Was one of the trustees to whom, in lH41,the Royal Charter erland, Jas., M.A. (Amherst Id., Ont; Pres. ton). Or. 3 Feb. 1881. No. of com., 87. Cumming, Thos. (S ellarton, N. S; Pres. Picton). Sep, 1HG3. No. of com., 300. Cummings, R. (Westville, N.S ; Pres. Picton). March, 1869. No. of com., 300. Kin gs- Or. 23 Or. 16 188 Currie, Arch. (Kilmarnock, Ont ; Prce. Chatham). Or. 7 Fel, 1860. No. of com., (JO. Currie, \rch., 13. A., M.A. (Brock Sonya, Ont ; Pres. Lind- say). 8. of Edward Currie, hlacksmith in early life, latterly In- Bpt'( tor of Poor. B. at Kintyre, Scot. Edinburgh Univernity and Queen's College, Kingston. Or. '^.S Oct, 1861. Mar. 1 Jane ForbeH, 10 Sep, IHG2. 2 Mary FergiiBon, 1 July, 1880. In. to S resent ch., 11 July, 1867. Predecenfor, John Canjpbell, M.A. o. of com., 145. Previous pastorate, Cote St. George, Lower Canada, 1861-67. Currie, Donald, (Wallacebuig, Oi.t; Pres. Chatham). Or. 26 Dec, 1878. No. ot com., 77. Currie, Hugh. (Keadv &c., Ont; Pres., Owen Sound). Or. Feb, 1870. No.' of com., 206. Currie, Hector, B. A. (Knox ch., Thedford, Ont; Pre.s., Sarnia.) S. of Donald Currie, farmer. B. in Argyleshire, Scot. Victoria College, Cobourg, and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 25 Apl., 1S76. Mar. Edith Jarvis, 27 Dec, 1877. Predecewsors John M<;Alpine, Peter Goodlellow, and— —Blount. No. of com., 2:30. Currie, John (Hali!ax, Prea., Halifax.) Or. 12 Aug., 1857. A Professor in Presbyterian College, Halifax. Currie, John (Kintyre, Ont; Pres., London). Or. 8 Aug, 1882. No. of com., 100. Currie, Peter (Teeswater, Ont; Pres., Bruce). Or. 19 Feb., 1855. No. of couj., 117. Cuthbertson, Geo. (Wyoming, Ont; Pres., Sarnia.) S. of Geo. Cuthbertson, shoeniaker. B. at Kilmaurs, Scot. Glasgow University and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. V^ Oct., 1857. Mary Ann Decow. Or. 7 Oct., 1857. In. to present ch. 18 April, 1877. Previous pastorates, Winterbovvrie, Woolwich, 1857-63 j St. Thomas, 1863-77. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Ddnly, Mark (Berne &c., Ont; Pres., Huron). Or. 26 Feb., 1873. No. of com., 232. Darragh, W. 8. (Lindon, N. S. Pres, Wallace.) S. of Andrew Darragh. B. at Ballyboyland, Ire. Theological Seminarv, Presoyterian Cliurch, Philadelphia. Or. 12 Nov, 1850. Mar. 29 April, 1851 — Rachel Moor. In. to present ch. Nov. 1850. No. of com,, 113. Davidson, Duncan (Langside, Onfc; Pres., Maitland.) Cr. 8 Oct., Ib72. No. of com., 46. 189 '•t of al Davidson, John (Ahna and Zioii, Nicliol, Ont; Pres., Ouelpli). S. of Wm. Davidson, tanner. B. near City of Quebec. Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 14 Feb. lJ^. Mar. 20 Sept., 1871, Mary MttKay. Predece.sHor Joiin Dntl', in part of charge. No. of com., Iu7. Davvson, Alex . B.A. (Gravenhurst, Ont; Pres. Barrie). Or. 23 Sep., 1863. .so. of com., 81. Dewar, Robt. (Lake Shore, Ont ; Pres. Owen Sound). Or. 7 Oct., 185.3. Pastor Emeritu.s. Dewey, Firilay M., B.A., M.A, (Kichmond ; Pres. Quebec). S. of Alex. Dewey, farnier. B. at St. Remi, Que. McGill College', Montreal, Princeton Seminary, N. J. Or. and In. 9 A up., 1S77. No. of com., 80. Is clerk of Presby- CoUeffe, Montreal ; B. at East Hawkes- Collej:;e, Montreal. Predecessor John McKay, tery Dey, Wm. J., B.A., M.A. (Presbyterian Pres. Montreal). S. of Thos. Dey, farmer, bury, Ont. McGill Collefre, Presbyterian Or. 6 Jan., 1870. Mar. 12 June, 1877, Margaret Imrie. Was minister of Spencerville, l>^76-82. Appointed Dean of Presby- terian College, Montreal, 1 Sept., 1882. Dick, James, (Richmond Hill, Ont; Pres. Toronto). S. of John Dick, farmer. B. in Ayrshire, Scot. Glasgow University and United Secession Hall. Or. 22 Dec , 1842. Mar 10 July, 1844, Mary L. Thansom. In. to present ch. 14 March, 1849. Predecessor, Wm. Jenkins No. of com., 170, Previous pastorate Emily, 1842-49. Dickie, Alfred B. (.Mil ford k Gays River Chs., Milford, N. S. Pres. Halifax) S. of Adam Dickie, miller. B. at Mailland, N. S. Dalhonsie College, Gerrish Street Hall, Halifax and Truro Seminary. Or. 27 Dec, 1809. Mar. 3 July, 1873, Lillian JaneMcLeod. In. to present ch. 27 April, 1879. Predecessor, E. Scott. No. of com., 257. Was min. for 9 years at Sheet Harbor. Dickson, James A.R., B.D. (Central ch., Gall; Pres. Guelph) S. of David Dickson. B. at Tranent, Scot. University, Toronto, Presbyterian College, Montreal, Congreirational College. Or. 18 ■July 1865. Mar. 20 .June, 1807, Isabella E. Fairbairn. Author of " Working for Jesus" published in 1870, ** Expository Bible Readings" published in 1882, and various tracts. In. to present ch. 14 Oct., 1879. Predecessors, Dr. John James, W. J. Mur- doch, Richard Bentley. No. of con)., 410. Was a (Congregational Minister prior to admission into Presbyterian Church in June, ?879. f m\\ imw] I 190 Donk, Wm. (Sarnia) A miniflter without charge attache. (LnnenhnrLS M S). Or. 23 May, 1R13. A Minis- ter on retired lint, Pn-shytery of Ijunenburg and Sh«dbnrMo. Dnnbar. Jolin (I)nnharton, Ont.) Or. 10 Mav, \H'i'.\. A, Minister without (^hare**, attached to Presbytery ol Whitliv. Onncan, JaM. H. (Forest and Mackay, Ont; l*rc'«., Sarnia.) Or. 1 Jniy, 1848. No. of com., 125. Duncan, P. (Colborne and Brigliton, Ont; Pres., Peterboro). Or. Oct, 18-)7. No. of con.., 128. Eadie, .lohn (I'inkerton, Ont; Pre?., Bruce). 8. of Peter Eadie, horticulturist. B. in Fifeshire, Scotland. Knox Tolh'ge, Toronto. Or. March, 1862. Mar. Jane McPlierson, 27 May, 186.3. In. to present ch., 10 July, 1879. Predecessor, D. Dull. No. of com., 215. Previous pastorate, Milton. Eastman, S. H., B. A. (OffJiawa, Ont; Pres., Whitby). S. ofW.O.Eastm n, fanner. B. at Sniithville, Ont. Univt'rsity and Knox CoileL'e, Toronto. Or. and In. 25 Nov, 1879. Mar. 30 June, 1881, Belle McColl. Predecessors, R. H. Thornton, D. D., John Hofr«(. No. of com., 2.34. Edinison, Henrv, B.A., M.A. (Rothsay, Ont ; Pres., Guolph). B. in Peterboro'. Queen's Collej,re, Kingston. Or. 20 Oct. 1866. Mar. 31 July, 1867, Mary Lynam. In. to present ch., 2 June, 1880. Predecessor, Daniel Anderson. No. of com., 18 '. Pre- vious pastorates, Waterdown, 1866-73, Melbourne, 1873-80. Edmunds, F. J. (Port Colborne, Ont; Pres., Hamilton), No. of com., 39. Edmondson. J. B. (St. John's Oh., Almonte, Ont; Pre8.» Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 21 Oct, 1 867. No. of com,, 264. Elliot, Chas.. D.D. (London). A minister without charge. Presbytery of London. Elliott, Jos. (('annington, Ont; Pres., Lindsay.) S. of Wm. Elliott, farmer. B, in Roxburghshire, Scot. Universirv and Theological Collejre, London. Or. Oct., 1836. Mar. Ann G, Wylie. In. to present ch. April, 1879. Predecessors, Hugh Campbell; — Clurrie and J.Campbell. Previous pMSt<»rate8, Bur_> St. Edmunds, Enbt. Irvine, Dr. Jas. Bennet. No. of com., 90. Previous pastorates, Norwood and Hastings, Our, Santa Manico, Davisville, Coltou and San Bernardino, California. Fowlie, Kobt. (Erin, &c; Pres., Guelph). Or. 25 Oct, 1877. No, ot com., 217. ■fi^m^^ 195 Frame, W. R. (Mount. Stewart and St, Peters, P.E I ; Prea., P. E. Island). Or. 13 Aug, 1862. No. otcom., 149. Fraser, Alex. (Longwood an! Caradoc, Ont; i'res. London)- Or. 22 Oct, 1R61. No. ot com., HI. Fraser, Alex (Orono, Ont; Pres., Whitby). Or. 15 Oct, 1878. No. of com., 1 19. Fra.«er, Donald, M.A.,B.A. (St Andrew's Ch., Moujit Forest; Pres., Saugeen). S. of Andrew Fraser, farmer. B at L(t<'hiel, Ont. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 14 Aug, 18G7. Mar 8 June, 1H70, Sarah Fraser. In. to present ch. 27 June, 1H77. No. of com., 239. Previous pastorates, Priceville, 1867-75, Saugeen, 1875-77 Fra=er D. Stiles, B. A, (Mahone Bay, N. S ; Pres., Lunen- burg and Yarmouth). S. of .las, I), Fraser. B. at Durham, N. S. Dalhousie College and Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. and In. 30 Nov, 1877. xMar. 6 Dfc, 1877, A. E. Cunningham. Pre- decessor, E. McNab. No. of com., 85. Is clerk of Presbytery, Fraser, James, B. A. (Chatham and Grenville, Que; Pres., Montreal). Or. 15 Jan, 1870. No. of com., 125. Frazer, James, (Georgina, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of Jolm S. Frazer, farnier. B. at Equesing, Halton Co., Onh Knox College, Toronto, Princeton Culle.-e, N.J. Or. 8 Feb, 1876. Mar. 17 Oct, 1877, Margaret Cooper. In. to present ch., 7 July, 1879. Predecessors, John Gordon and D. V. Niven. No. of com., 98. Previous pa.xtorates, St. Ann's and Wellandport, 1876-79. Fraser, John, (Indian Lands, St. Elmo, Ont ; Pres., Glen- garry). S. of John Fraser, larmer. B. in Scot. King's College. Aberdeen. Or. 1845. In. to present ch., 1877. Predecessors, Daniel Gordon, Kenneth McDi>nuld. No. of com,, 150. Previous pastorates, St. Thomas, 1850-59; Thamesford, 1859-67 ; Kincar- dine, 1867-77. Fraser, J.B., M.D. (Queensville, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of Rev. D. b'raser. B. at Bond Head, Ont. Knox College, Tor- onto and Victoria College, Cobourg. Or. 15 Sep, 1874. In. to present ch., 27 May, 1878. No. of com., 120. Medical Mission- ary in Formosa, China, from 1874 to 1877. Fraser, Mungo, M. A. (Knox Ch., St. Thomas, Ont ; Pres., London). S. of Alex. Eraser, carpenter. B. in Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 27 Oct, 1867, Mary E. Hunter. Or. 10 Oct, 1867. In. to present ch., 22 Nov, 1876. Pre(). Was pastor of West Gwilliambnrg and Cookstown from 9 Aug, 1835, till retirement from active service in the church, 1 June, 1879. Frizzel, Wm. (Lealieville, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 7 April, 1878. No. of com., 130. Gallagher, John B. A. (Pittsburgh, Ont; Pres., Kingston. Or. 14Nov., 1871. No. of com. ,44. Gallagher, John B. A. (Pittsburg, Ont; Pres., Kingston.) Or. 14 Nov., 1871. No. of com., 44. Galloway, Wm. (Hyndnuan & S. Mountain, Ont; Pres., Brockville.) Or. 15 Feb., 1879. No of con>., 200. Gaudier, Joseph (Coulonge and Upper Litchfield, Ont j Pres., Lanark and Renfrew.) S. of Jos. Gaudier, Missionary in Ch. of England. B. in Suffolk, Eng. Queen's College King- ston. Or. and In. Coulongp 31 Dec, 1872. In. to ch. Upper Litchfield, Aug., 1878. Mar. 9 Jan., 1861, Helen Easi wood. No. of com., 77. Predecessor, D. McDonald. Was a Missionary in lumber mission for eijrht summers, and nine winters. Gauld, John (Hamilton.) A Minister without charge resid- ing within bounds of Presbytery of Hannlton. Geddes, John (Minesing, Ont; Pres., Barrie.) S. of John Geddes, bleacher. B. in parish of Mairs, Scot. University, Edinburgh, Knox College Toronto. Or. and In. 11 Oct., 1882. Predecessor, — Millard. No. of com., 110. WIJP Ont; Free., Or. 24 Aug, 197 George, F. W. (New Carlise &c., Que ; Pres., Miramichi.) Or. 15 Mar., 1882. No. of com., 81. George, John L., B.A., M.A. (Slierbrooke, St. Mary's, N. S; Pre.s., Pictou) !!>. of Rev. F. W. George. B. in Halifax, N. S, Dalhousie College, N. 8, and Princeton College. N. J. Or. and In. 20 Dec, 1881. Predecessors, Alex. Lewis, John Canjpbell, Arch. C. Gillies, Jas. Quinn. No. of com., 220. Gilchrist, J. R., B.A. (Cheltenham, «Src,, Toronto). Or. 10 Oct, 1876. No. of com., 1.38. Gillies, E. (Earltown, N. S; Pres., Wallace.) 1881. No. of com., 166. Gilray, Alex. (College St., Ch, Toronto; Pres., Toronto). S. of Robert Gilray, farmer. B. in Scotland. Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 5 Jan, 1875. No. of com,, 372. Glassford. T.S., B.A. (Richmond West, Ont; Pres. Ottawa). S. of Thos. Glassford, farmer. B. Beaverton. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 23 Sep, 1880. Mar. Cassie Shannon, 12 Oct, 1881. In. to present ch. 23 Sep, 1880. Predecessor, A. M. McClelland. No. of com , 80. (ioldie, Peter C. (Knox Ch, Watford, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). S. of James Goldie, farmer. B. at Glasgow, Scot. Knox Collece, Toronto. Or. 15 Nov, 1877. Mar Annie E. Sutherland 9 Jan^ 1877. In. to present ch., 25 Feb, 1880. No. of com., 130, Previous pastorate, Delaware, Ont, from 15 Nov, 1877, to 25 Feb, 1880. Goldsmith, Thos. (St. John's Ch., Hamilton ; Free., Hamil- ton). Or. 5 Jan, 1845. No. of com., 241. Goodfellow, P. (Antigonish, N.S ; Pres., Pictou). S. of John Goodfellow, farmer. B. in Bradford, Ont. University and U .P. Hall, Toronto. Or. 29 Jan, 1862. Mar. 2 Oct, 1879, Susan McNab. In. to present ch , July 1872. Predecessors, T. Trot- ter, ,D. Honeyman, T. Dow nie, J. Murray. No. of com., 294. Previous pastorate, Widder and Lake Road, Ont. Gordon, Daniel M , B. D., M. A. (Knox Ch., Winnipeg. Pres., Manitoba). S. of William Gordon, merchant. B. at Pictou, N.S. Glasgow University. Or. 6 Aug, 1866. Mar. Eliza S. youngest dau. of the late Rev. John Maclennan of Kilchrennan, Sco'. Author of *' Mountain and Prairie," pub- lished in 1880. In. to present ch., 9 Aug, 1882. Predecessor, James Robertson, now Superintendent of Missions for the North- West. No. of com., 392, Previous pastorate, St, Andrew's Ch., OtUwa, 1867-82 198 Gonion Daniel, (Harrington, Ont; Pres., Stratford). Or. Oct, 1849. No. of com.. 100. Gordon, G.L. (Grand River, C.B; Pres., Sydney). S. of JanioH Gordon, carpenter. B. at West Clyne, Scot. Cliurch of Scotlitnd Truining College, Edinbnr;rl» ; Dalliounie College and Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. and In. ({ Out, 1879. Mar. 29 Oi;t, 18.9, Annie E. Murray, of Economy, N S. Author of a Gaelic Class Book i uhlished in 187G. Predecessor, Janiea Uoss. No. of com., (J2. VV as first Missionary Catechist commissioned by Chntch of Scotland to Canada. Labored in Cape Breton &(;.. during vacations in collegiate course. Is IJlerk of Presby- tery. Gordon, .Tas. M.A. (Niagara Falls, Ont; Pres. Hamilton.) Or. 1854. No. of com., 89. Gourluy, .James, M.A. (Port Elgin. Ont; Pres, Bruc^.) B. at Newton Stt'wart, Sc»tt. University and Free Church College, Edinburgh. Mar. B. A. Shearer. Or. and In. H March, 1875. Predecessors, Alex. Eraser, D. G. McKay. No. of com., 150. Is Clerk of the Presbyterv, Gracev, Henry ((jananoque, Ont; Pres. Kingston.) Or. March, 18(i5. No. of com., 14. Grant, Alex. (Ashfield, Ont; Pres. Maitland.) Or. Aug., 1858. No. of com., 65. Grant, Alex., B.A. (Oneida, &c., Ont; Pres. Hamilton.) Or. 27 Jan., 18(53. No. of com., 348. Grant, Alex. (Lake Ainslie, N. S ; Pres. Victoria and Rich- monil.) Or. 1871. No. of com,, 60. Grant, Edward (Slewiacke, N. S.; Pres. Truro.) Or. 26 Oct., 18(59. No. of com., 297. Grant, (ieo. M., M.A., D.D. (Principal Queen's College and University; Pres., Kingston). S. ofJames Grant, school teacher. B. at East, River, N.S. Or. 29 Nov, 1800. Mar. Jessie Lawson of Halifax, N.S. Is author ol the famous work " Ocean to Ocean," and has published various reviews, lectures, y the Church of Scotlami, and had flattering induce- ments held out for him to reside in Scotland. Preiened, however, returning to Canada, and, immediately, on nrrival, in 1861, appointed a missionary in County of Pictou. Sliortly altfrwarda translated to a more important sphere in Prince E'iward Island. In month of May, 186H, inducted a^ .Minister of St. Matthew's Ch., Halifax, where he labored for 14 years, when appointed to present position. While in Hulifnx was a director ol" Dalhousie College, a trustee of the Theoloiriciul Seminary, a member of various comnnttees of Presbytery ami Synod, a zeal- ous advocate of Union, and chairman, secretaiy or membi^'r of many benevolent societies. When Union happily coti^unimated, he, as Moderator of the Kirk Synod, subscribed the articles in its name. In October, 1877, elected Principal ot Queen's College, Kingston, succeedind the warm welcome accorded by the citizens of Kingston, all te-tifieil that his labors and abilities had met with recognition. Soon ulier entering on new duties he perceived that something had to b'^ done to place the College on a more secure footing, and his inauguration of the Building and Endowment Scheme, as well as hi-' succes-ful exer- tions in raising $150,000, reouired to carry it out, are too fresh in the public memory to need more than ca.-iual mention. Soon after his installation as Principal, his ahna mater conferred on him the rate, Chatha?n, N. B., 1879-81. Has been Professor of Metaphysics in New Brunswick University.. In India from Feb, 1870 to 1877, during 6 years of which time had charge of General Assembly's College at Calcutta. Jenkms, John, LL.D., D.D. (Montreal; Pres., Montreal). B. at Exeter, Eng. Mount Radford College, Exeter, and lloxton. Theological Institution, London, Eng. Or. 6 Aug, 1837. Mar. 1st Harriette, dan. of Geo. Shepstone, Eng., architect. 2nd Louisa, eldest dau. of the late Rev. John McLennan, Minister of Parish of Kilchrennan, Scot. Author of *• Protestant's Appeal to the Douay Bible," ** Pauperism in Great Cities" &c., 1868. In. to pre-ent ch., 5 Feb, 1880. Predecessors, Dr. R. Irwin* Andrew Marshall, Professor Gregg and Dr. Robh. No. of com.» 400. Previous pastorates, Newton, Ire, 1860-74; New York City, 1875-80. Knowles, Robt. (Ramsay, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 31 Oct, 1866. No. of com., 168. Lafontaine. C. A Minister attached to the Presbytery of Chatham, Unt. Laidlaw, R. J. (St. Paul's Ch., Hamilton ; Pres., Hamilton). Or. 22 Sep, 1871. No. of com., 410. Laing, John B.A., M.A. (Knox Ch., Dundas; Pres. Hamilton) S. of Jas. K. Laing, farnier. B. in Ross-shire, Scot. Victoria University, Cobourg, Knox College and University College, Tor- onto. Or. 6 June, 1854. Author of various tracts. In. to present ch. 5 Nov., 1873. Predecessors, M. Y. Stark, John McColl, R. H. Hoskins. No. of corn., 254. Previous pastorates, Knox and Melville Churches, Scarboro, 1854-59; Cobourg, 1859-71. Was tutor in Knox College, Toronto; B'irst Principal of Ottawa Ladies* College; and First Convener Home Mission Commiitee after Union 1863-71. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Laing, Robt., M.A. (St. Matthew's Ch., Halifax; Pres. Hali- fax.) Or. 1873. No. of com., 368. Lai; d, R. (Little Harbor, N. S.; Pres.'Pictou.) Or. 12 Jnne, 1860. No. of com., 182. Lamont, Hugh, M.A. ,DD. (Dalhousie Mills, &c., Ont; Pres. Glengarry.) S. o< Angun Latnont, schoolmaster and evangelist. B. in Scotland. Edinburgh University, Queen's College, King. 8ton. Or. 22 Feb., 1865. Mar. 17 April, 1865, Catharine Lamont. In. to present ch. 28 Sep., 1877. Predecessors, Don. Sinclair, .^neas McLean, John Ander? )n. No. ot com., 95. Previous pas- torates. Finch 1865-70 ; Kilmeny, Islay, Scot., 1870-71 ; Finch, 1871-77. Is Clerk oi Presbytery. is liti I n jlk*! 208 Lang, Wm. A., B.A., M.A. (Lunenburg and Avonmore, Ontj ■Pres. Glengarry.) S. of Wm. Lang, farmer. B. in township of Huntley. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. and In. 6 March, 1878. Predecessors, J. uliarles Quin, Alex. Matheson and John Mclntyre. No. of com., 216. Lawrence, George (Toronto). Or. 28 Apl, 18.37. A minister without charge, attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Layton, Jacob (Elmsdale, N.S.; Pres., Halifax). 8. of Chas. Layton, blacksujith. B. in Londonderry N.S. Dalhousie College, and Theological Hall, Halifax. Lie. 20 Apl, 1869. Or. 22 Nov, 1871. Mar. 10 June, 1873, Margaret, dau. of Rev. Dr. James Smith, Professor Biblical Literature, Theological Hall, Halifax. In. to present ch., 15 Oct, 1879. Predecessors, Robt. Blackwood, John Cameron. No. of com., 160. Previous pastor- ates, Coldstream, 1871-76. Assistant at Warwick, Bermuda, 1876-78. Leask, Robert (St. Helen's and E. Ashfield, Ont; Pres., Maitland). S of Peter Leask, yeoman. Knox College. Or. and In. 21 Nov, 1865. Mar. 20 Dec, 1867, Margaret C. McCrae. No. of com., 193. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Lees, John (N. Williams and N. E. Adelaide, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). Or. 10 July, 1855. No. of com., 72. Leiper, John (Barrie, Ont; Pres., Barrie). B. in Scotland. Glasgow University, and Free Church College. O; . July, 1864. Mar. 7 Apl, 1874, Margaret H. Jaflrey. In. to present ch., 1 Feb, 1877. Predecessors, Messrs. Whiteman, Mackenzie, Lowry and Fraser. No. of com., 245. Previous pastorate, Chapelton, Scotland. Leishman, John, (Newburgh and Camden, Ont; Pre"., Kingston). S. of John Leishman. B. in Richibucto, N. B. Presbyterian College. Halifax, N. S. Or. 29 Dec, 1874. Mar. Caroline Sophia Glassup^ of Kingston, Ont., 6 Apl, 1875. In. to present ch., 15 Nov, 1881, and was the first regularly ordained minister thereof. Was preceded by an ordained missionary. No. of com., 77. Previous pastorate. South Gower and Mountain, 1874-80. Leitch, R. W. (Point Edward, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). Or. 10 Sep, 1874. No. of com., 65. Leslie, Alex., M.A. (Newton ville, &c., Ont ; Pres., Whitby). Or. 4 March, 1879. No. of com., 204. m 209 •» ../■r.'^ Lindeay, Peter, B.A. (St. Andrew's Ch., New Richmond, P. Q; Pref»., Miraniichi). . S. of Peter Lindsay, farmer. B. at Paisley, Scot. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 12 Oct, 1853. Mar. 20 March, 1862, Amelia W. Grinton. In. to present ch., 20 Aug, 1879. Predecessors, John Wells, John Davidson, Dr. Brooke. No. of com., 225. Previous pastorates. Cumberland, 1855-62 ; Arnprior, 1802-70 ; Sherbrooke, Q.; 1872-78. Little, James, M.A. (Bowmanville, Ont; Pres., Whitby). Or. Nov, 1860. No. of com., 212. Little, James (Princeton and Drumbo, Ont ; Pres., Paris). S. of Robt. Little, farmer. B. in County of Frontenac, Ont. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 31 Oct, 1866. Mar. 23 Jan, 1867, Elizabeth Cowan. In. to present ch., 24 July, 1877. Predecessor, Hector McQuarrie. No of com,, 160. Previous pastorates, Nassagawega, 1866-75; St. John's Ch., Hamilton, 1875-77. Livingstone, M. W. (Simcoe, 0;it.) Or. May, 1837. A minister on retired list, attached to Presbvtery of Hamilton. Lochead, John S. B.A., M.A., (Hullet & Londeaboro"gh, Ont; Pres., Huron.) S. of Rev. Wm Lochead. B at Cherry Valley, New York. Princeton Seminary, N.J. Or. Sep., 1866. Mar. 31 Jan., 1867, Margaret Honeyman. In. to present ch. 21 March, 1879. Predecessor, Stephen Young. No. of com., 130. Previous pastorate Elgin, Athelstane and Valley field, Que. Lochead, Wm. (Fenelon Falls, Ont; Pres., Lindt-ay.) S. of Rev. Wm. Lochead. B. at Albany, N.Y. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 20 Sep., 1859. Mar. 14 Sep., 1859, Lucy Shuttleworth. In. to present ch. 2 March, 1869. No. of com., 69. Logan, John A. (Acadia Mines, N. S. Pres., Truro.) S. of Wm. Logan, farmer. B. at Pemb'*oke, Upper Stewiacke, N. S. Dalhousie College, Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. and In. 7 Aug., 1877. Mar. 6 Oct., 1881, Margaret dau. of Rev. James McLean, minister of Great Villege, N.S. She died 3 July, 1882. No. of com., 159. Predecessor, Rev. Don. Stewart. Logan, John B. M.A. (St. Paul's Ch., Kentville, N.S. Pres., Halifax.) S. of Robt. Logan, farmer. B. at Duntocher, Scot. Glasgow University, and iJiiited Presbyterian Theological Hall Edinburgh. Or. and In . 1 Oct., 1868. Mar. 22 Dec, 1854, May W. eldest dau. of late Rev. Jas. Parsons, York, Eng. Pre- decessors, Geo. Struthers, Wm. Murray, Wni. Forlong, No. of com., 120. Was licensed in 1852, but owing to ill-health had to relinquish preaching for a time. Was principal of Weston County grammar school for ten years. I \ IP- i 210 Logan, Richmond, B.A., M.A. (Sheet Harljor, N.S; Pres., Halifax). S. ot Win. Logan, farmer. B. at IJpper Stewiacke. Dalhouaie College and University ; Pine Hill Theological Col- lege, Halifax. Or. and In. 7 June, 1880. Mar. Henrietta, dau, of late Rev. Dr. Jas. Smith. Author ol *' Public Roads in Nova Scotia, on what principle can they best be built, &(•," published in 1877 — a prize essay. Predecessors, John Waddell, A. B. Dickie. No. of com., 265. Has recently resigned this charge. Logie, John (East Tilbury, Ont ; Pres., ('hathain). Or. Dec, 1849. No. of com., 144. Love, Andrew (St. Stephen, N.B; Pres., St. John). Or. 20 May, 188L No. of com., 69. Lowry, Thomas (Toronto ; Pres., Toronto). S. of Rev. Jos. Lowry. B. in the parish of Kil more, Ire. Royal Academical Institution, Belfast. Or. 24 Sep, 1833. Mar. 8 Oct, 183.3, Flor- ella Reid. Wa-i for a. number of years minister of the First Pres- byterian Chur(!h, Brantford. A retired minister. Lyle Samuel (Central Ch., Hamilton ; Pres., Hamilton). Or. 12 Feb, 1870. No. of com., 738. McAdam, Thos. (Strathroy, Ont; Pres., London). No. of com., 206. Macalister, Jno. M., B.A. (Ashton, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 8 Nov, 1872. No. of com., 70. McAlmon, John (Moore Line, &c., Ont; Pres Sarnia). Or Oct, 1875. No. of com., 175. McAlpine, John (Widder Street, St. Mary's, Ont; Pres., Stratford). Or. 1863. No. of com., 257. McArthur, Geo., B.A. (Finch, Ont; Pres., Glengarry). Or. 17 Oct, 1882. No. of com., 100. Macaulav, Evan, B.A. (West Puslinch, Ont; Pres., Guelph). Or. 3 Oct, 1866. No. of com., 122. McBain, Janies A. F. (Georgetown, Que; Pres., Montreal). S. of William McBuin, farmer- B. in township of Mara, Ont. Knox College, 'J oronto. Or. 18 March, 1869. Mar, 30 June, 1875, Mary M. Quin. In. to present ch., 5 May, 882. Prede- cessors, Alex. McWattie, W. Colquloun, Dr. J. C. Muir. No. ot com., 395. Previous pastorates, Drummondville and Chippawa, 1869-77; Chathan), N.B., 1877-82, McCiannell, D. (Fairview^ &c., Man.; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 14 Dec, 1881. No. of com., 60. 211 «j'"» McCarter, John McI. (Redbank, N. B.; Pres. Miramichi.) B. in Ayr, Scot. University and New College, Edinburgh. Or. 31 Aug., 1862 Author of "The Dutch Retormed Church in South Africa, an Historical Sketch *' which he re-modeled and rendered in Dutch for South African readers. In. to present ch, 19 July, 1880. Predecessor, Wm. McCullagh. For thirteen years minister of Weenen and Ladyemith in Natal. McCaul, James, B.A. (Stanley St. Church, Montreal ; Pres. Montreal.) Or. 24 Aug., 1864. No. of com., 176. McClelland, Alex. M., B.A. (Russell & Metcalfe, Ont; Pres. Ot- tawa) S. of A. McClelland, B.at Dumfries, Ont. University & Knox College, Toronto. Or. 1 May, 1877. Mar. 19 June, 1878, Lizzie Baillie. In. to present ch. 23 March, 1880. Predecessors, James Whyte, fl. L. McDiarmid, Thos. Muir. No. of com., 180. Pre- vious pastorate, Richmond, Ont., 1877-80. McClung, John (Shakespeare, &c., Ont; Pres. Stratford.) Or. 4 Aug., 1874. No. ol com., 177. McColl, A. (Ist Ch. Chatham, Ont; Pres. Chatham.) Or. 18 Feb., 1848. No. of com., 227. McConnell, J. A. (North and South Delaware, Ont ; Pres., London.) S. of John McConnell, farmer. B. in Co. of Armagh. Ire. Jefferson College, Pa., and Columbia College, La. Or. 10 Dec, 1864. Mar. 31 Dec, 1863, M. M. Fleming. In. to present ch. 1 Dec, 1880. Psedeoessors, Messrs. Grant, Hay and Goldie No. of com., 105. Previous pastorates, several in United States, and in Canada Tecumseh and Adjala, 1873-1880. McConnell, Wm. (Central L. and Craigvale, Ont; Pres., Barrie). S. of John McConnell, farmer. B. in Irelanci. Pres- byterian College, Belfast. Or. 1854. Mar. 1871, F. S. Porter. In. to present ch., 1871. Predecessors, Messrs. Wightman, Mac- kenzie and Lowry. No, of com., 220. Previous pastorates. New Orleans, 1854-03; Chicago, 1868; Orangeville, 1869-71. McCoy, Joseph, "B.A. , M.A. (Egmondville, Ont; Pres., Huron). S. of John McCoy, carpenter. B. in Hamilton, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 3 Feb, 1879. Mar. 8 April, 1879, Mary H. Huckins. Predecessors, Wm. Gra- ham, pastor for over 25 years ; J. B. Scott. No. of com., 180 McCrae, D. L. (Cobourg; Ont; John McCrae, farmer. B. in Scot. terian College, Montreal. Or. 29 , _ 1879, Mary W. Little. In. to present cli. 5 July, 1882 Prede- cessors, Matthew Miller, Thos. Alexander, Don. McLeod, John Pres., Peterboro'). S. of McGill College and Presby- Julv, 1879. Mar. 17 Sep, !«> 212 Lain^, Jas, Douglass, and J. Ballentine. No. of com., 250. Previous pastorate, St, Matthew's, Osnabruck, 1879-82. McCuaig, Finlay (Chalmer's Ch., Kingston ; Pres., Kings- ton). S. of Malcolm McCuaig, farmer. B. in Parish of PoTy- carpe, Que. University and Knox College, Toromo. Or. 28 Nov, 1860. Mar. 29 Aug, I860, Isabella McKinnon. In. to Present ch , 26 July. 1877. Predecesfore, Robt. F. Burns, D. B, ierce, Patrick Grey. No. of com., 240. Previous pastorates, Niagara and Port Dalhousie, 1860-64; Ratho and Innerkip, 1864-70; Clinton, 1870-77. McCuIloch, Wm., D.D, (First Ch., Truro, N.S.; Pres., Truro). Or. 14 Feb, 1839. No. of com., 256. McCuUocb, Wm. K. (Leeds. Que; Pres., Quebec). Or. 27 Apl, 1882. McCurdy, E. A. (James' Ch., New Glasgow, N.S. ; Pres., Pictou). S. of M. A. Curdy, farmer. B. at Musquodoboit. Presbvterian College, Truro ; Theological Hall, Halifax; Free Church College, Edinburgh. Or. 20 June, 1866. Mar. 6 Nov, 1866, Jane W. Waddell. In. to present ch., 2 May. 1871. Pre- decessors, Dr. James McGregor, Dr. D. Ray, No. of com., 275. Previous pastorates, Musquodoboit, 1866-71. Is Clerk of Presbyiery. McDiarmid, Arch. (Latona, Ont; Pres., Owen Sound). S. of Hugh McDiarmid, farmer. B. in Perthshire, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 27 Apl, 1859. Mar. 30 Oct, 1862, Mary Ann Grant. In. to present ch., 5 Feb, 1874. Predecessor, Jas, Cameron. No. of com., 250. McDiarmid, H. J. (East Gloucester, Ont ; Pres., Ottawa). S. of Colin McDiarmid, farmer. B. in Township of Moor, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 29 June, 1871. Mar. 27 May, 1873, Mary Heran, of Scarboro', Ont. No, com., 106. McDiarmid, Neil (Elmira, Illinois; Pres., Chatham). Or. 6 Feb, 1868. McDonald, Alex., B.A.CWestNottawasaga Ch, Duntroon, Ont; Pres., Barrie). S. of Alex. MacDonald, farmer or tacksman. A native of Inverness-Shire, Scot. Edinburgh University and Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 31 Jan, 1866. Mar. March, 1874, Louise, dau. of Rev. Jas. Campbell, M.A., first minister of Nottawasaga. No. of com., 140. Nottawasaga was divided into East and West Nottawasaga, three years feubsequent to Mr. MacDonald's settlement, and he has now charge of three congre- gations, viz., Duntroon, West Church and St. Andrew's Church. -Ji 'if ii 213 McDonald, Clinton D.(Tborold,Ont; Pres., Hamilton). S. of Angus McDonald, Shepherd. B. in Dumbartonfihire, Scot. University College and Knox College, Toronto, Union and Theological Seminary, New York. Or. 23 Nov, 1875. Mar. 27 Dec, 1875, Janet Cowan. In. to present ch., 4 Oct, 1877. Pre- decessors, Wm. Dickson, Robt. Wallace, S.C. Fraser. No. of com., 160. Previous pastorates, Point Edward, Ont, 1875-77. McDonald, D. (Beckwith, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew), Or. 11 Jan, 1865. No. of com., 188. McDonald, A.D. (Seaforth, Ont;: Pres., Huron). Or. 20 Apl, 1859. No. of com., 485. McDonald, Donald (Glenarm, Ont; Pres., Lindsay.) S. of Alex. McDonald, farmer. B. at North Uist, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 20 Nov., 1872. Mar. 7 June, 1875, Catharine !Vf . Ross. In. to present ch. 27 June, 1876. No. of com., 168. Previous pastorate, Arthur Village, Ont. McDonald, D. B. (Mount Albert, Ont; Pres., Toronto.) Or. 30 Nov., 1882. No. of com., 40. Mcdonald, John (Scotstown, Qu«;! ; Pr&e., Quebec.) Or. 26 Feb., 1864. No. of com., 35. McDonald, John (Cow Bay, N. S. Pres.,' Sydney.) Or. 20 May, 1880. No. of com., 90 McDonald, John A. (Bear Creek & Brigden, Ont; Pres., Sarnia.) Or. Dec, 1870. No. of com., 155. McDonald, Kenneth (Belmont, Ont ; Pres., London.) S. of John McDonald, farmer. B. in Glengarry. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 25 Oct., 1865. Mar. 12 Apl., 1860, Helen Carruthers. In. to present ch. 24 Apl., 1879. Predecessors, Arch Currie, Neil McKmnon. No. of com., 196. Previous Eastorates, East Puslinch, Thamesford, Alexandria, Indian lands, Williamntown and Martintown. Reared in Rouian Catholic Church to which all his relatives still belong. Con- verted to Methodism when about 25 years of age. Left the Methodist Church to join the Presbyterian; was for two years missionary to the Roman Catholics in Glengarry; had no finan- cial assistance while at college. Macdonnell, Daniel J., B.A., B.D., M.A. (St. Andrew's Ch., Toronto; Pres. Toronto.) S. of late F v. Geo. Macdonnell. B. in Bathurst, N. B. Queen's College, Kingston ; Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. Or. 14 June, 1866, by Presbytery of Edinburgh. Mar. 2 July, 1868, Elizabeth Logie Smellie, dau. of I m 214 Rev. G. Sinellie, of Fergus. In. to present ch. 22 Dec, 1870. No. of com., 608. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch., Peter- borough, Ont., 1866-70. McDougall, D. (West Bay, C. B.; Pres. Victoria and Rich- mond.) B. in Whycocomah, C. B. Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. 15 Nov. 1865. Mar. 2i Sep. 1868, Barbara Boak. In. to present ch. 7 Oct. 1879. Predecessors, John Sutherland, Mur- doch Stewart, John Stewart. Previous pastorates, New London, P. E. I. Cow Bay, C. B. MacEachern, Duncan (Dundee,. Que.; Pr<'" Montreal.) S. of Duncan McEachern. B. at Thurso, Que. Queen's College, King- ston. Or. 8 Oct. 1875. Mar. Grace MaCalluui. In. to present ch. 20 Sep, 1882. Predecessors, D. Moody, D. Cameron, John Livingstone, D. Ross, J. Cattanach. No. of com., 200. Previous pastorates, Glencoe. 1875-79; Parkhill, 1879-82. McEwen,Kugh (Erskine, Ch., Ingeraoll ; Pres. Paris.) S. of Neil McEwen, farmer. B. at Johnstone, Scot. University College and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 8 Sen, 1859. Mar. 5 May 1857, Georgina Clara Playter. Author of Normal Class Teacher pub- lished in 1879, and Graded Sabbath School Lessons on Book of Genesis published in 1880. In. to present ch. 22 Dec, 1876. Predecessors, Arch. Cross, Peter Wright. No. of com., 127. Previous pastorates, Cutnberland, 1859-63, Pembroke, 1864-76. Prior to removing to the West did much good service for the Bible Society in the Ottawa Valley and elsewhere, leading to the establishment of the present Auxiliary Society and Missionary Enterprise for Shantymen. McEwen, Jas. (Welland and Crowland, Ont: Pres., Hamil- ton). Or. 1854. No. of com., 98. McEarlane, A. H. (Farnham Centre, Que; Pres., Montreal). Or, 2 Nov, 1880. No. of com., 57. McParlane, John (Pine River, Ont; Pres., Maitland). Or. 7 Feb, 1872. No. of com. ,74. McFaul, Alex. (Charleston and Alton, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 1 i March, 1858. No. of com., 204. McGiliivray, Alex. (Williamstown, Ont; Pres., Glengarry), Or. 21 Sep, 1877. No. of com., 220. McGiliivray, D. (St. James, London ; Pres., London). Or. 16 July, 1867. 'No. of com. 100. McGiliivray, J. D. (Clifton, N. S; Pres., Truro). Or. 7 Feb, 1865. No. of com., 160. 215 Macgillivray, Malcolm, B.A., M.A. (St. Andrew's Church, Pertii ; Fres., Lanark and Renfrew). S. of John Mac>;illivray, farmer. B. in Jura, Scot. Queen's College, Kingston, and Edinburgh University. Or. 21 Oct, 1875. Mar. 20 June, 1877, Clara Robina Dow of Whitby. In. to present ch., 4 Aug, 1881. Predecessors, Tlios O. Wilson and Dr. W. Bain. No. of com., 293. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch., Scarboro. McGregor, Dugald (Big Bend, Man ; Pros., Manitoba.) Or. 1876. No. of com., 38. McGregor, D. B. A. (Merigomish, N. S; Pres., Pictou). Or. 24 May, 1877. No. of com., 300. Macgregor, D. (Amherst, N. S.; Pres., Wallace). No. of com ., 68. McGregor, M. (Tilsonburg, &c., Oni; Pres., Paris). Or. 2 May, 1882. McGregor, P. G., D. D., (Halifax, N.S.; Pres., Halifax). S. of late Rev. Dr. McGregor, Minister of Pictou. B. at East River, Pictou. Theological Hall, Halifax, under Rev. Dr.Thos. Mc- Culloch. Or. Nov., 1841. Mar. 22 June, 1849, Caroline McColl. Has published lectures &c. Has been pastor of Guysboro and Poplar Grove Churches, and Moderator of Synod of PVesbvterian Church of Nova Scotia and of the Lower Provinces. As ftlodera- tor of Oldest Synod constituted the First General Assembly of United Church. Was Agent of Synod of the Pre-^byterian Church of Lower Provinces at time of Union, and was coniinued in that position which he still holds. At first meeting of Synod of Mari- time Provinces, after the Union, Mr. McGregor was nominated for the position of Clerk, which, however, he declined, whereupon the following ref-olution was unanimously adopted and ordered to be entered on the Minutes : " The Rev. P. G. McGregor having declined to be elected as Clerk, this S^mod would take the opportunity of recording on its minutes its high appreciation of the very etticieiit manner in which he performed the duties of Clerk in the late Synods of Nova Scotia and of the Lower Provinces, diiring the long term of 30 years. It would specially notice his kindliness of manner toward all his brethren, his readiness at all tinjes, to give them in- formation on all matters connected a\ th his office, and the deep and active interest w^hich he took in all the schemes of the Church. It would express heartfelt gratitude to God, that these Synods have been privileged to enjoy for so long a time, the services of one so emenently qualified for that office. 21G n It would acknowledge the valuable services which lie has rendered to the Cinirch as Agent and Trt'asurer of her schemes, during the iuHt eight years, and would express the hope that he may be long spared to serve the Master in this department of his work. It would also take this opportunity of thanking him for the courteous and etiicient manner, in which he performed thetiuties of the Moderator's Chair, in tlr Synod o( the Lower Provinces, durin<; it» last three Sessions,'* MacGuire, Thos (Emerson, Man ; Pres., Manitoba). S. of John MacGuire. farmer. Universitv and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 8 March, 18G4. In. to present *ch. 24 March, 1881. No. of com., 70. Previous paHtorates, Glenallan and Hollin, 1804-74; Jarvis and Walpole, 1874-81 . Mcllroy, James (Matilda, Ont; Pres., Brockville). Or. 1874. Or. Mcintosh, Abraham (St. Anns, N.S ; Pres., Sydney). 21 Aug, 1S5G, No. of com., 125. Mcintosh, Donald (Markham, &c., Ont; Pres.. Toronto). Or, 17 June, 1873. No. of com., 116. Mclntyre, I). C. (Beamsville, Ont; Pres., Hamilton). Or. 3 Sep, I878\ No. ol com., 145. Mttckay, Alex. B. (Crescent Street Ch., Montreal ; Pres., Montreal). S. of Donald Mackay. B. at Montrose, Scotland. Edinburgli University and English Presbvterian College, London. Or. 16 Aug, 1868. Mar. 10 Aug, 1869. Author of ** The Glorv' of the Cross ;" " Your photograph, and other ser- mons ;" *' The Strong man and the stronger, Ace ;' *' The Story ofNaanum," In. to present ch. 15 May, 1879. Predecessors,. Don. Eraser, D.D; D. McVicar, LL.D,. D.D., and R. F. Burns^ D.D. No. of com , 646. Previous pastorates, Worcester, Engj Brighton, Eng. Mackay, Alex., M.A., D.D. (Duff Ch., East Puslinch, Ont; Pres., Ciuelpli). S. of liobt. McKay, farmer. B. at West Zorra. Knox College and University, Toronto. Or. 25 Apl, 1860. Mar. 28 Dec, 1868, Jessie Watt. In. to present ch., 30 Oct, 1873. Predecessors, William Meldrum, Alex. Mclean and Kenneth McDonald. No. of com., 246. Previous pastorates, Tiverton, 25 Apl, 1860; Elmira, 3 July, 1868. McKay, Alex. (Ermosa, Ont; Pre-*., Guelph). Or. 18 Sep, 1882. No. of com., 115. McKay, Geo. (Osgoode, Ont; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 5 Nov, 1873. No. of com., 220. 217 .'pre, rof tory )rra. iar. 1873. leth rton, Sep, iov McKay, H. B. (River J..hn, N .8. ; Pres., Wallace). Or. 22 June, 1H55, No. of coin., 214. McKay, John (Armadale Miffiion, North West Territory; Pres., Manitoba). S. of Jafi. McKay, who waH employed by Hudnon Ihiv ('omnany on threr ex|KHlitionH in search of Sir John Franklin in the North, li. at Edmonton. Or. 8 May, 187H. Mar. 10 Apl, lH(i2, (Christina McBeath of Kildonan. In. to present ch., I July, IHHO. No. of com., 12. Has been amission' ary, and is Chief MiHtawaaiH reserve. McKay, Kenneth, iJ. A. (Richmond, N.B ; Pres., St. John). 8. of Geo. McKay, farnier. B. at Harwood Hill, N.8. Or. and In. 22 Feb, 1872. Mar, i) July, 1873, Margaret A. Grant. Pre- decessor, .las. Kidd. No. of com., 11)0. McKhv, Neil (Suinn)erKide, P.E.I $ Pres., P.E. Island). Or. lOSen, 18.'i5. McKay, liobt. D. (Shakespeare, Ont.) A minister without charge, attached to Presbytery of Stratford. Mackay, R.P., M. A. *(Scarl)oro Ac, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 1) Oct, 1877. No. of com., 220. McKay, W. A.,H.A. (Chalmer's Ch ., Woodstock ; Pres.,, Paris). S. of John McKay, farmer. B. in Co. of Oxford. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 1870. Mar. Amelia Jane Youngs, 1863. Author of "Immersion a Romish Invention " and "Baptism Improved, or an Appeal to Parents and Children.'*^ In. to present ch., 7 May, 1878. Predecessor, John McTavish,. now of Inverness, Scot. No. of com., 310. Previous pastorates^ Cheltenham and Baltimore, Ont. McKay, W. E., B. A. (Orangeville, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 29 Oct, 1856. No. of com., 206. McKeclinie, D.L. (Mattawa, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Ren- frew). Or. 28 Sep, 1875. No. of com., 104. McKee, Thos. Barrie, Ont. A minister on retired list. Presbytery of Barrie. Is Inspector of Schools for County of Simcoe. McKee, W., B.A. (Clover Hill, Ont). A minister on retired list, Pretbytery of Barrie. McKeen, 'Jas. A., B.A. (St. Andrew's, N. 8; Pres., Halifax). Or .26 Aug, 1879. No. of com., 59. McKellar, H. (High Bluff, Man ; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 27 Oct, 1874. No. of com., 62. McKenzie, Alex. (South Kiulose, Ont; Pres., Maitland). No. of com., 61. H (P» 218 Mackenzie, A. F. (Olaiumis, Ont ; Prea., Bruce). Or. 6 Marcli, 1H7H. No. of com. 122. Recently In. to present cli. McKenzie, Donald. Is Pastor KineritnH of InjierHoll Cliurch. McKenzie, J. A. (Pugwaah, N. S ; Prew., Wallace). No. of com., 112. Mmjkenzie, John (Hampden Ch., Wliitton ; Pres., Quebec). S. of Murdoch Mackenzie, teacher. B. at Stornoway, Scot. Glasjrow UniverHity and Montreal Pre.shvtcrian College. Or. and In. 13 Feb, 1877. Mar. Ann Murray, 20 Dec, 1877. No. of .com , 56. McKenzie, Kenneth (Baddeck, N. S; Pre?,, Victoria and Richmond). S. of Alex. McKenzie, farmer. Free Ch. Philo- Rophieul and Theolo|j;ical Institution, Halifax. Or. and In. 2 Dec, 1857. Mar. 2 Dec, 1858, Margaret McNab. No. of com., 120. McKenzie, Malcolm (liicliibucto, N. B. ; Pres., Miramichi). Or. Feb., 18G2. McKenzie, Robt. M.A. (Dalhousie & North Sherbrooke, Ont. ; Pres., Lanark& Renfrew). 8. of VVm. McKenzie, farmer. B. at Dundonald. Ire. Royal Academical Institulion and College, Belfast. Or. July, 1853. Mar. Aug., 1854, Elizabeth J. Hazel of Dundee Scot. In. to present ch. Oct.. 1875. Predecessors Messrs. Scott and Findlay. No. of com. 130. Previous pastor- ates Barrie, 1854-Gl ; Soutli Gower, 1861-71 ; Morriston, 1871-75. Mackeracher, C. M. (l.uglish River, Howick ; Pres,, Mont- real. Quebec). S. of Jas. Mackeracher. B. at Aberfeldv, Scot. Edinburgh University. Or. 22 Aug., 1861. Mar. 26 Nov., 1861, Dolina G. McKay. In. to present ch. 21 May, 1867. Prede- cessors, Jas. Fettes, Wnj. Troup, John Milne, Alex. Young. No. of com. 160. Previous pastorate W. Gwilliamburg and Bradford . McKibbin, Robt. v., B.A. (North Gower and Wellington; Pres., Ottawa). S. of Robt. McKibbin, school-teacher. B. at Nepean. McGill University and Pres., College Montreal. Or. and In. 10th Jan., 1882. Predecessors, W. Lochead, A. C. Stewart, and A. ('. Morton. No. of com. 116. McKibbin, VV.M., B.A. (Cardinal, Ont.; Pres., Brock ville). S. of Robt. McKibbin, school-teacher. B. in County Antrim, Ire. McGill University and Presbyterian College, Montreal. Or, and In. 7th Oct., 1875. Mar. 11 Oct., 1875, Margery E. Mc- Donald. No. of Com., 112. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Mackie, John (First Ch., Lachute, Que ; Pres., Montreal). Or. 18 May, 1859. No. of com., 127. 219 McKillop, Chap., B.A. (Adinaston ; Prea. op, u 8. of |le). *iin, Or. [c- ial). Lanark and x.euirew). 8. of Donald McKillop, laborer. B. in Cainpflie. Queen's College, Kingston ; Presbyterian Colle«»e, Montreal. Or. and ln.;j Sep, 187H. Mar. 23 June, 1H81, Elizabeth Fisher. No of com., 253. Predecessors, Wni. Lochead, John McMorine, Robt. Stevenson. McKinlav, W. (Innerkip, ne ; ic- to tor- Or. riou JE. Cochrane. She died in 1873.' 2nd 13 May, 1875, Jessie Shannon. In. to present ch., 25 July, 1880. Predecessor, David Mitchell. No. of com-, 369. Previous pastorates, Birkenhead, Eng., 1871-74; Liverpool, Eng., 1874-78; Stratford, Ont., 1878-80. McLintock, J. M. (Maudaumin, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). Or, Aug. 1879. Maclise, D., D. D., Calvin Ch., St. John, N. B ; Pres., St. John). Or. Nov., 1848. No. of com., 150. McMechan, John (Waterdown, Ont ; Pres., Hamilton). S. of Arch. McMechan, Merchant. B. at Seatbrd, Ire. Royal and General Assembly's College, Belfast. Or. May, 1857. Mar. Ist. in 1861, Mary Ilean, eldest dan. of Hon. Arch. McKellar. 2nd in 1873, Amelia, fourth dau. of Philip Clark, Esq. of Bloomfield, Ont. Previous pastorates, Waterdown, 1878-82 ; Berlin, Ont., 1859-66; Pictou, 1866-78. McMillan, Angus (Union and Forbes Chs. Malagavvacth, C. B ; Pres., Victoria and Richmond). S. of M. McMillan., farmer. B. at St. Anns, C. B. Dalhousie College Halifax and Presbyterian College, Halifax. Or. and In. 25 Jan, 1882. Predecessors, W. (Jr. Forbes: A. McKay. No. of com., 86, McMillan, Duncan (Kamoka, Ont.) A ministea without charge Presbytery of London. McMillan, D. (Sydney Mines, & N. Sydney, N.S. Pres., Sydney). Or. 4 Dec, 1861. No. of com., 126. Is colleague and successor to Rev. M. Wilson. McMillan, George, B. A. (Princetown, P. E. I. ; Pres., P. E. Island. S. of Duncan McMillan, farmer. B. atScotch Hill, N. S. Dalhousie University, Halifax. Or. and In. 30th June, 1880. Predecessors, Dr. John Keir and Robert Laird. No. of com., 312. Macmillan, John, (Knox ch. Mount Forest; Pres., Saugeen, Ont). S. of Neil Macmillan, farmer. B. in Arran, Scot. Toronto University and Knox College. Or. 29 Jan., 1857. Mar. 16 April, 1862, Catharine Walker. In. to present ch. March, 1865. Predecessor Donald McLean. No.otcom. 217. Previous pastorate Fingal. McMillan, John, B. D. (St. Paul's ch. Truro, N. S. ; Pres. Truro). Or. 26 March, 1866. No. of com. 118. McMullen, W. T., (Knox ch., Woodstock; Pres. Paris), S. of Arch. McMullen, farmer, B in County o Ire. Knox College, Toronto, Or. 5th Nov., 1856. Lonat 224 1857, SuBanna Gilbert. In. to present ch., 19 April, IBfiO. Pre-* decesfior, W. S. Ball. No. of com. 870. Previous pastorate, Millbank. Convenerof General Assembly's Committee forSabbath observance and Chairman of Joint Committee formed from four churches in Ontario anent introduction of Bible into public fichools. Is Clerk of Presbytery. McNab, Eben (New*x)rt, N.8; Pres., Halifax). Or. 19 May, 1867. No. of com., 313. Macnabb, James (Lucknovi^, Ont; Pres., Maitlapd). S. of Robt. Macnabb, farmer. B. at Mariposa. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 7 Dec, 1867. Itfar. 29 Sep, 1869, Jennie Camp- bell. In. to present ch., 5 Oct, 1882. Predecessor, J. B. Taylor. No. of com., 54. Previous pastorate, S. Kinloss, 1867-69. Was missionary to Red River Territory, 1869-74. Minister of South Mara, 1874-82. McNaughton, Alex. (Walton, Ont; Pres., Maitland). Or. 24 Aug, 1873. No. of com., 158, McNeill, Leander G . M.A. (St. John's, Nfld ; Pres., New- foundland). S. of A. M. McNeill, farmer. B. in P. E. Island. Edinburgh University and Princetown Seminary, N.J. Or. 12 Nov, 1872. Mar. 23 Oct, 1880, Annie Putnam, of Maitland, N. S. In. to present ch., 26 Dec, 1878. Predecessors, Moses Harvey, J. I). Patterson, Dr. McRae. No. of com., 315. Pre- vious pastorate, Maitland, N. S., 1872-78. MacNish, Neil, B.A., B.D., M.A., LL.B., LL.D. (Corn- wall, Ont; Pres. Gkngarry). S. of Duncan NcNish, factor and farmer, B. in Kintyre, Scot. Toronto, Edinburgh and Glas- fovv Universities. Or. 29 April, 1868. Mar. 19 Sep, 1876, Anna larriet Campbell. In. to present ch., 25 Nov, 1868. Prede- cessors, Harry Leith, Dr. Urquhart. No. of com., 240. McPherson,H. H., B.A., M, A., (St John's Ch. Halifax, N. S. Pres,, Halifax). S. of Rev. Thos, McPherson, of Strat- ford, Ont. B. at Ballaghv, Ire. Universitv and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 24 Nov, 1875. In. to present ch. 29 Dec, 1881. Predecessors, Prof. Forrest, Thos. Camming. Previous pastorate Nassagaweya 1875-81. Was President of Knox College Literary Society and classical tutor in preparatory department of the College. McPherson, Thos. (Stratford, Ont). Or. 10 Oct, 1838. A minister on retired list. Presbytery of Stratford. McQuarrie, Hector (Wingham, Ont ; Pres. Maitland). S. of Hector McQuarrie, farmer. B. at Pictou, N. S. Knox College 225 and Univerpity, Toronto. Or. 22 May, 1866. Mar. 30 Oct, 1867, Miss Ferguson. In. to present ch. 28 Dec, 1876. Predecessors, Jamea Hastie, James Pritchard. No. of com., 255. Previous pastorate Blenheim, Ont; 1866-76. McQueen, A. F. (Huron, Ont; Pres. Maitland). Or. 16 Dec. 1 858. No. of com ., 1 40. McRae, Alex. (Mid River and Little Narrows, N. 8. Pres. Victoria and Richmond). Or. 1877. No. of com., 118. Macrae, D., D.D., (St. Stephens Ch , St. John, N. B ; Pres. St. John). Or. 21 July, 1856. No. of com., 201. Has been Moderator of General Assembly. Macrae, D. (Meadow Lea, Man., Pres., Manitoba.) B. in Glengarry, Ont. Presbyterian College, Montreal. Or. 29 Jan., 1878. >Io. of com., LS. McKae, D. B. (Cranbrook, Ont ; Pres., Maitland.) Or June, 1875. No. of com., 142. McRobbie, Gilbert, G. (Mount Zion, Ch., Ridgetown, Pres., Chatham.) S. of Andrew McRobbie, farmer. B. at Puslinch. Knox College, Toronto, and Princeton Seminary, N.J. Or. 17 Nov., 1874. Mar. 30 April, 1873, Kassie Thomson. In. to present ch. 14 Mar., 1881. Predecessors, — Forest and D. Currie. No. of com.. 204. Has been pastor of a church in Lambton County, and nnnister of Tilsonburg and Culloden. McRobie, John (Petrolia. Ont; Pres.j'Sarnia.) Or. 21 Oct., 1857. Mac Vicar,f Donald H., L.L.D , D.D. (Principal of the Presby- terian College, Montreal; Pres. of Montreal) B. in Dunglass, Scot. Parents emigrated to Canada and settled on a far»n near Chat- ham, Ont. In 1853 entered the Academy in Toronto, under the the Rev. Alex. Gale, M.A., subsequently studied in Toronto University College, and in Fall of 1855 entered Knox College. In second and third years of course, taught Classics and English in Brother's Private Academy in Gould Street. First Mission work was at Collingwood in 1858. Conducted public services ia the West End of the City. Appointed by Foreign Mission Com- mittee to British Columbia; declined as also calls to Kr'm, Brantford, Collingwood and from the West Church of Tor- onto, but accepted a unanimous call to Knox Church, Guelph, where he was most successful as a preacher and pastor. In the Fall of 1860 accepted a call to ('ote Street Church, Montreal, as successor to the Rev. D. Eraser, D.I), and was In. 30 Jan, 1861. During a pastorate of eight years, the congregation nearly 22(j li •^1 it, % doubled its membership, increas>ing to 572, and the Bible Class was one of the largest m the country. In 1868 was appointed by the General Assenibly, Professor of Divinity in the Presbyterian College, Montreal, and for several years, with the exception of two occasional lectures, was the on 1)^ Professor. Then it had only five or six students, now it lias sixty on its Iloll ; five Pro- fessors, five Lecturers and a Dean of Residence. Taking a deep interest in the work of French evangelization originated the work of training French speaking Ministers. For many years served on the Board of Protestant School Commis- sioners, Montreal, and at time of relirinj^ was its Chairman. Has published Primary and an advanced Arithmetic, both of which are standard text Books and extensively used. In 1870 received from tiie University of McGill College the honorary degree of LL.D, and was elected a Fellow, In 1881 received the Diploma of Membership of the Athenie Oriental of Paris, In 1876 delivered a course of twenty Lectures on Applied Logic, and in 1878 a course on Ethics, before the Ladies Educational Association of Montreal, and during the Session ot 1871 was Lecturer on Logic in McGill College. Was appointed by the General Assembly, a delegate to the Pan-Presbyterian Councils which met in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1877 and in Philadelphia, U.S. in 1880, at the last of which he read a paper published in its proceedings on "The Catholicity of Presbyterianism." In 1881 was chosen Moderator of the General Assembly at Kingston the duties of which he discharged with acknowledged firmness, courtesy and judgment. Officiated at the opening of thirty new churches ; and as Moderator and Supply of Crescent St. Church during its long vacancy. Was guide and counsel to the congrega- tion m the erection of its magnificient Church. His great work is the founding of the College which commenced in the basement of Erskine Church with no visibility of outward form, but lias now a magnificient building with every comfort and convenience for Professors and Students. In 1888 had conferred by Knox College, Toronto, the honorary degree of D. D. MacWilliam, Wm., B.A., M.A., tL.B. (Streetsville, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S, of Alex. MacWilliam, farmer. B. at Kir- kinner, Scot. Glasgow aud Toronto Universities. Or. 23 Sept, 1863. Mar. 21 March, 1861. In. to present ch., 18 Nov, 1880. Predecessors, W. Kintoul, R. Ure, - McKay,- Wright, and - Brec- kenridge. No. of com., 240. Previous pastorates, Harwood, Ont, 1863-80. 227 Mann, Alex., D.D. (Pakenham, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 14 May, 1840, Has retired from active service. Mann, David (Rodney, Ont; Pres., London). Or. 20 Dec, 1855. No. of corn., 112. Martin, Wm. M. (Norwich, Ont ; Pres., Paris). S. of John Martin, miller, B. at Fergus. Knox College, Toronto, and Theologi< al Seminary, Princeton, N.J. Or. and in. 22 July, 1875. Mar. 27 Aug, 1876, Christina Jamieson. Predecessors, R. Rodgers, Wm, Donald, and James Robertson. No. of com., 220. Has recently accepted a call to Exeter, Pres. of Huron. Mason, W. A., B.A. (New London, P.E.I; Pres., P. E. Islhud.) Or. 9 Feb, 1881. No. of com., HI. Matheson, Alex. (Little Britain and Selkirk, Man ; Pres., Manitoba.) S. of John Matheson, farmer. B. in the Parish of Kildonan. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 28 Nov, 1860. Mar. 12 Nov, 1862, Victoria Johnstone. In. to present eh. 24 Aug, 1881. Has been a missionary for a nun^ber of years, as also pastor of various congregations. Matheson, John, B.A (Martintown and Williamstown, Ont ; Pres., Glengarry). Or. 18 Nov., 1879. No. of com., 267. Mathieson, Wm. (Winslow, Que; Pres. Quebec) Or, 1 May, 1862. No. of com., 75. Matthews, Algernon (Trenton, Ont; Pres. Kingston) Or. 2 Aug, 1875. No. of com., 83. Mathews, Geo. D., D.D. (Chalmers Ch., Quebec; Pres. Que- bec) Or. 31 Aug, 1854. No. of com., 222. Maxwell, Wm. (Annapolis, N. S.; Pres. Halifax) Or. 1854. No. of com., 50. Meikle William (Oakville, Ont ; Pres. Toronto) S. of John Meikle, builder. B. in Ayr, Scot. Glasgow College. Mar. 5 June, 1855, S. V. Hogan. Or. 27 Sep, 1848. In. to present ch. 18 Jan, 1868. Predecessors, Jos. Nisbet, Robert Scott. No. of com., 170. Previous pastorate, Dobbs Ferry Ch., New York. Meldrum, William. xV Minister without charge attached to Presbytery of Guelph. Aliddlemiss, Jas. (Chalmers Ch., Elora, Ont; Pres. Guelph) Or. 3 June, 1856. No. of com., 2.34. Millan, E. D., B. A., (Lunenburg, N. S ; Pres., Lunenburg and Shelburne). Or. 28 Oct, 1873. No. of com., 73. Millen, W. (Bocabec, N. B ; Pres., St John). Or. Jan, 1846. No. of com., 43. Millican, Wm. (Garafraxa, Ont; Pres., Guelph). Or. 21 Sep, 1859. No. of com., 204. i m 228 fl* '* 1 1 1 ;;# Milligan, Geo. M., B. A., (Old St. Andrew's Ch., Toronto; Pres., Toronto). S. of Wm. Milligan, fish-curer. B. in Wick, Scot. Queen'fl College Kingston, Ont; and Princton College, N. J. Or. 4 Feb, 1868. Mar. 19 Nov, 1867. Harriet Ennice RowHe. Has published several sermons. In. present ch., 27 Oct, 1876. No. of coin , 370. Commenced present pastorate with 48 niembers. Was Minister of English Settlement near London, Ont; and also of a church in Detroit. Milloy, Jolin (Aldboro, Ont; Pres., London). Or. 2 Feb, 1859. No. of com,, 100. Mitchell, David (John St. Ch., Belleville; Pres., Kingston), Or. Oct. 1 858. No. of com., 257. MitcheH, Jas. W., (Mitchell, Ont). A minister without charge attached to Presbytery of Stratford. Moflat, Hobt. C, D.D. (St. John's Ch., Walkerton, Pres., Bruce.) S. of James Moffat, farmer. B. at Langdales, Scot. Glasgow and Toronto Uuiversities. Or. and In. 14 Oct., 1857. Mar. 22 Oct., 1855, Margaret Dickie. Author of " Life Dear and Helpful " published in 18SI. No. of com., 175. Had degree of D.D. conferred by Blackburn University, 111., in 1882. Monteath, R. (Toronto.) A minister on retired list attached to Presbytery of Toronto. la clerk oi' Presbytery. Moodie, Robert (Stayner and Sunnydale, Ont ; Pros., Barrie.) S. of Rev. D. Moodie, incumbent of Clackmannan Parish and Chaplain of the Garrison at Stirling. B. at Clackmannan, Scot. Or. Mar,, 1863. Mar. 6 Jan., 1869, Agnes Huggard. In. to present ch. 16 Jan., 1873. Predecessor, Jas. Greenfield. No. of com., 160. Previous pastorates, St. Stephen, N. B., 1863 and Tecumseth, Ont., 1868. Has been clerk of Presbytery of Barrie since the Union and Convener of Presbytery H. M. committee since 1879. Moore, William, D.D. (Bank St, Ch., Ottawa, Pres., Ottawa.) S. of John Moore, iron founder. B. at Larne Antrim, Ire. Princeton Theological Seminary. Decree of Doctor of Divinity conferred by University of Hanover, Indiana. Or. and In. 28 March, 186*6. Mar. Annie J unor, 4 July, 1866. She died 1 Nov, 1879. No. of com., 257. Mordy, John, M. A. (Walkerton & Balaklava, Ont; Pres., Bruce.) Or. 19 Dec, 1878. Has recently been inducted. Morison, David W., B.A.(Orm8town, Que ; Pres., Montreal). S. of Wm. Morison, contractor. B. at Denny, Scot. McGill University, Montreal ; Morrin College, Quebec. Or. 19 Nov., 11 of •le a.) ire. ity 28 )v. ill 229 1873. Mar. 14 Sep., 1881, Anna Letitia \V'alento. iBent lind- Paradis, Jofl. U.) (Port Stanley, Ont; Prea,, Ijondon). No. of com., 67. Park, Wra. (let Ch., Durham, Ont ; Pree., Saugecn). Or. 10 Out, 1S57. Ptir.Hons, Henrv M., (Knox Gh, Toronto; Pres., Toronto)* Or. 15 Nov, 1854. 'No. of com., 594. Patcrson, Daniel, M.A. (St. Andrew's, Que; Pros., Montreal). S. of Daniel Paternon, merchant. B. at (xreenock, Sco'. Glasgow University arni Tnited Presbyterian Diviuily Hull, Elinliurjrh. Or. and In. 24 Oct, 1860. Predecessor, Arch. Hendernon. No. of com., 105. Mr. Paterson'fl church was the firHi Presbyterian Church in County of Argenteui), and was founded by his prede- ceseor in 1818. Paier.son, J. T. (Hanover, Ont; Pres., Bruce). 8. of \V. W Paterson, mason. Morrin College, Quebec. Or. and In. 22 July, 1880. Mar. 22 July, 1879, S. J. Woods. Predecessor, R. Gunn. No. of con)., 175. Paid own exoenees in connection with col- legiate course. Paterson, Nathaniel (Bayfield, Ont; Pres., Huron). S.. of Rev. D. N. Paterson, Minister of St. Andrew's Church, Glasgow, one of the Moderators of the Free Church of Scotland, fi. at Galushit ds, Scot. Glasgow' University, and Knox College, Toionto Or. 19 July, 1859 Mar. 8 Oct, 1860, Mary, dau. of Mr. W. t opbell, Vrchitect, Halifax, N. S. Author of several published mons. In. to present ch., 30 Jan, 1878. Prede- cessors, Dr. J. M. Gibson, James Greenfield, — Jamieson. No. of com., 80. Previous pastorates, Merrickville, 19 July, 1859-62 1 York Mills, March, 1862-66; Martintown, Christmas, 1866-78. Patterson, G. C, M.A. (Summerstown, Ont; Pres., Glen- garry). Or. 24 Aug, 1880. No. of com., 93. Patterson, Jas, (Montreal ; Pres., Montreal). Or. 14 Sep, 1857* Has charge of Presbytery's City Mission, Montreal, la clerk of Presbytery. Paul, Jas. T. (Bolsover, Ont.; Pres. Lindsay). S. of -*— Paul, linen manufacturer. B. at Coui:)ar Fffe. Queen'^ College, Kingston, and in Scotland. Or. 6 June, 1850. Mar. 12 Feb., 1851, Jessie Paton. In. to present ch. 27 March, 1874. Prede- cessor, E. McAuley. No. of com. 26. Previou.** ^^astorates, St. Louis de Gonzague, Que., 1850-69, Drumner, 1869- (4. Peatte, William. Or. 33 June, 1860. A minister without charge, attached to Presbytery of Whitby. 15 Il if' I?' m J I, i i •I ■I it 234 Penman, .fohn W. (N. and S. Mission, Ont.; Pres. Stratford). Or. 5 April. 1880. Pettjtrrew, Robt , M.A. (Weston, Ont.; Pren. Toronto). S. of John Petti*rrew, farmer. B. at Carmnnnoek, near Glasgow. Univetsitv and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 27 Jan., 1880, Marj Shiell. Or. and In. 3 Jan, 1873. No. of conu 117. Pitblado, C. B. (St. Andrew's ch. Winnipeg; Pres. Manitoba). S. ofJoliK Pitblado, contractor. B. at Dnnferniline, Scot, Hali- fax and Trnro Colleges, N. S. Or. 15 Feb., 18(15. Mar. Sophia Christie. 13 Jan. 1865. In. to present ch. 14 Dec, 1821. No. of com. 250. Previous pastorates Glenelg, East River and Cale- donia. N. S., from 1865-72, Halifax, N. S„ from 1872-81. PoIlo(;k, Allan D.D. (Halifax). Or, 1852. A professor in Presbvterian College, Halifax. Poison, S. (Pointe des Chenes ; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 24th Jan ., 1 8S0. No. of com . 42. Porteous, George, (Toledo, Ont. ; Pres., Lanark and Ren- frew). S. of Nichol Porteous, farmer. B. in Northumberland, Eng. Quern's College, Kingston. Or. 22nd Aug., 1860. Mar. 20 Sep., 1S60, Christina Gunn. In, to pre^^ent ch., 7 May, 1878. Predecessors, Jos. Anderson, David Evans, Don J. McLean, Wm. White. No, of com. 80. Previous pastorates, Wolfe Island over 10 years, Matilda over 7. Porteous, John (Port Dalhousie, Ont.; Pres., Hamilton.) Or. Dec. 1H42. No. of com. 45. Porter, Samuel (Barrie). Or. June, 1836. A Minister on retired list. Presbytery of Barrie. Pringl*^, James (Brampton, &c., Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 19 Jan., 1848. No. of com. 351. Prit hard, James (Auburn, Ont; Pres., Huron). S. of Jos. Prilchard, farmer. B. in tovinship of Cavan, Ont. Princeton College. N. J., and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 28th Oct, 1868. Mar. Christina McCrostie, 25 Dec, 1879. In to present ch. 17 Apijl, 1878. Predecessors, Stephen Young, Arch. Currie, and John Stuart. No. of com. 190. Previou>< pastorates, Cam- den in 186M-70, Parkhill 1870-72, and Wingbam 1872-78. Proudfoot, John J. A., D.D. (Ist Pres, Cli., London, Ont; Pres., London). S. of late Professor Wm. Proudfoot. B. in Perth- shire, Scot. United Presbyterian Theological Hall. Or 16 July, 1848. Mar. 6 June, 1854, Alathea Mary Coleman. In. to present ch., 28 May, 1851. Predecessor — His father who formed thecongre- gationiu 1832, being the first established in Canada of United % 235 on Or. Jos. eton Oct, esent irrie, am- Ont; erth- July, esent ngre- ilted Presbyterian Clihrch. Had degree of Doctor of Divinity con- ferred in 1871 by Monmouth College, United States. Quinn, James (Tabusintae and Burnt, N. B; Pres., Mira- n)icbi). S. of Richard Quinn. B. at Belfast, Ire, Queen's College and General Assembly's College, Belfast. Or. 11 Aug, 187S. Mar. 10 April 1>^72, Anna VVilt^on. In. to present ch., 1 May, 1881. Predecessors, William Fogo, James Robertson, James Murray. Simon Fraser was first minister. No. of com., 85. Previous pastorates, St. James, N. B., 1874-77 ; Sherbrooke, N.S., 1877-81. Ratcliffe, John H. (Ancaster and Alberton, Ont; Prep., Han)ilton). S. of John Ratclifi", farmer. B. in Ontario Co. Knox College. Or. and In. 1 Nov, 1876. Mar. II Jan, 1877, Margaret Fletcher. Predecessors in Ancaster, — Shead, M. Y Stark, K. McLennan, John Lees, J. B. Baikie, and D. D. McLeod. No. ol com., Ancaster, 80 ; Alberton, 52. Has accepted call to Ist Presbyterian Church, St. Catherines. Rees, W. D. (Blackheath, &c., Ont; Pres., Hamilton). No. of conK, 77. Reid, William M. A., D. D., (Western Ai-'ent of the Church, Toronto; Pres., Toronto). B. in Aberdeenshire. King's College Aberdeen. Li. May, 1839. Or. and In. to Grafton and Colborne Chs., Ont; 30 Jan,'l840. Translated to Picton,Ont. in Apl, 1849 of vvhicfj church minister until June, 1H53, when appointed to present position. Received degree of Doctor of Divinity from Queen's College, Kingston, in 1876. One of the Clerks of the General Assembly and was Moderator of General Assenibiy, 1879. Rennie, John (A ilsa Craig and Carlisle, Ont ; Pres. London). S. of Chas. Rennie, farmer. B at New Pitsligo, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 25 Dec, 1857, Annie Taylor. Or. 22 Apl. 1857. In. present ch., 5 May, 1869. Predecessor, Wm. Fletcher, No. of Com., 160. Previous pastorates Beachville, for two years, Dunnville, for eight years. Ren wick, Robt, (Newry Station). Or. Jan, 1863. A minister on retired list. Presbytery of Stratford. Richards, John J., (Lyn and Caintown; Pres., Brockville). S. ol Jos. Richards, farmer. B. at West River, N. S. Dalhousie College, Halifax, and Princeton Seminarv, N.J. Or. 10 Aug, 1874. Mar. 16 Nov, 1876. Anna Paul. In. to present ch., 8 Jan, 1880. Predecessors, Arch. Brovvn, John Burton, R. Mc- Kenzie. No. of com., 72. Previous partorate, Westport 1874-80* -i.^ a .1 'J 236 Roberts, Edward (MaVou, N. S; Pres., Victoria and Rich- mond). Or. 1853. No of corn., 112. iiobertaon, James (Winnipeg, Pres., Manitoba.) Or. 18 Nov., 1869. Is superintend* nt of missions in the Nortb-West. Robertson, Jas. (Litchfield, Ont; Pres., Lanark & Renfrew.) Or. 4 July, 1882. No. of com ., 100. RobertRon, John, M. A. (Black River, N.B. Pres., Miramichi.) Or.Julv, 1868. No. of com., 66. Robertson, John L., M.A. (Strabane, Ont; Pres., Hamilton.) S. of of John Robertson, mason and farmer. B. at Queenston Heights, Ont. Westminister College, New Wilnnngton, and Theological Seminary, Xenia, Ohio Was reared and educated in the United Presbyterian Church of North America, thus receiving preparatory training at her seminaries. Or, 11 Sep.,. 1867. Mar. H Sep., i860, Mary Jane, adopted dan. of late Rev. John Russell, D.D. of Stamford, Ont. In. to present ch. 11 Sep., 1877. Predecessor, Alex. McLean. No. of com., 120. Previous pastorates, Walton, Ont. Plunder, Pa Robertson, W., M.A. (Chesterfield, Ont; Pres., Paris.) Or. 26 Jan., 1859. No. of com., 195. Kogers, Robt. (Collingwood, Ont; Pres., Barrie.) S. of Alex. Rogers, farmer. B. in Perthshire, Scot. University St. Andrew's, Scot. Union College, New York State. Or. 26 Dec, 1851. Mar. .SI Oct., 1856, Anna, youngest dau. of Donald McLean of Toronto. In. to present ch. 20 Aug., 1861. Pre- decessor, — Young. No. of coni., 154. Previous pastorates,. Chesterfield, Norwich and Tilsonl)ury, Culloden. Roger, Walter M., B.A., M.A. (Ashburn, Ont; Pres., Whit- by). S. of Rev. J. M. Roger, M.A. B. at Kincardine O'Neil. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. Nov, 1866. In. to present ch., 1 Oct, 1874. Predecessors, Messrs. Dawson and Sharpe. No. of com., 119. Previous pastorates, Perth and Petrolia. Rogers, Anderson (Yarmouth, N S. ; Pres., Halifax). Or« 1882. No. otcom., 122. Rosborough, J., B.A. (Mu.squodoboit, N S.; Pres.. Halifax). Or. 2a July, 1873. No, of com.. 1H5. Ross, Alex. (Harbor Grace, Nfl'd; Pres., Newfoundland). S. of Don. Ross, farn er. B. at harlton, N.S. Halifax Free .Ch. College. Or. and In. 21 Nov, 1855. No. of com., 42. Mar. 30 July, 1868, Euphemia Thomson of Halifax. Is Clerk of 'Presbytery. 237 Or. riland). X Free Mar. lerk of RoP8, Alex,, M.A. (Woodville, Ont; Pres., Lindsay). S. of D. Robs, farmer. B. in Rops-shire, Scot. Aberdeen and Edin- bur«;h Universities. Or. 19 Sep, 1860. Mar. 7 Jan, lh62, Isa- bella, daii. of late Rev. Jas. CaiDpbell of Kildonan, Scot. Hhs written articles for periodicals. In. to present ch., 2 July, 1879. Predecessors, J. M. Farisli and J. L. Murray. Nc. of com., 224. Previous pastorate, Pictou,N.S , 1860-79, and was a missionary in Hebrides three summers, 1857-59. Ross, David Y., B. A., M.A. (Weetport, Ont , Pres., Brock- ville). S. of Jjis. Rf-iS, carpenter. B. in Kingston, Ont. Knox College and University, Toronto. Or. and In. 29 Dec, 1880. Predecessors, Arch. Crawford, Andrew Melville and J.J. Richards. No. of com., 73. Ross, Donald — A Minister without charge in the Presbytery of Glengarry. Ross, Donald, B.D. (Lachine, Que ; Pres. Montreal) Or. 3 Oct, 1865. Ross, Ebenezer (Truro, N. S.; Pres. Truro) Or. 31 Oct, 1849. Has retired from active service. Ross, J., B.A. (Bethesda and Alnwick, Ont; Pres. Peterboro) Or. March, 1881. No. of com., 200. Ross, James, B.A. ,B.D., M.A. (Knox Ch., Perth, Ont ; Pres. Lanark ^ Renfrew) S. of Jas. Ross, surfaceman on G. T. R. B. at Countess Wells, Scot. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. and In. 8 Sep, 1881. Predece.ssors, Andrew Melville, 1846-47; Jas. B. Duncan, 1848-66; Walter M. Roger, 1866-68, and Wm. Burns, 1869-80. No. of com., 190. Declined call to St. Andrew's Ch., Ottawa, 1883. Rose, John, B.A. (Melville Ch., Brussels, Ont ; Pres. Mait- land) S. of Arthur Ross, larmer. B. in township of Nichol, Wellington Co., Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 28 Oct, 1879. Mar. Dec, 1879, Elsie, dau. of Alex. Watt, Elora, Ont. Predecessor aud first minister of church John Ferojuson, now of Vankleek Hill. No. of com., 154. Was silver medallist in metaphysics and ethics at University in 1876. Ross, Peter R. (Knox Ch., Ingersoll ; Pres. Paris) S. of John Ross, farmer. B. in West Zorra. McGill and Presbyterian Colleges Montreal. Or. 24 Feb, 1881. Mar. 24 Dec, 1876, Bessie' Craig. In. to present ch. 30 Jan, 1883. Predecessors, - Straith and R. N. Grant. Previous pastorate, Cote-dcs-Neiges 18H1-83. Ross Robt. (Brucefield, Ont.; Pres. Huron). Or. Oct., 1861. No. of com., 144. i ' '■'■} : 238 re R088, William, CMegantic, Que.; Prep. Quebec). S. of Alex, R0P8, builder. B. in Roseshire, Scot. Univerpity and Free ch. College, Edinburgh. Or. 5 Sep., 1860. Mar. 25 Dec. 1«62, Jane Sutherland, who died 31 July, 1881. No. of com., 40. Previous Sastoratep, West River and Brookfleld, P. E. , 1860-69 ; Lochiel, Int., 1869-80. Rosp, W., B. A. (Prince William, N. B.; Pres. St. John.) Or. 14 Nov., 1876. Rowat, Andrew, (West Winchester, Ont.; Pres. Brockville). S. of John Rowat, farmer. B. in township of Flos. Upper Cana- da College, Knox College and University Toronto; also Free Ch., College, Glasgow. Or. and In. 2 March, 1871. Mar. 6 May, 1866, Margaret, eldest daughter of Rev. D. McKenzie. Predecessor, Wm. Bennet. No. of com., 250. Russel, Alex. (Dalhousie, N. B.; Pres. Miramichi). Or. 22 Feb., 1876. No. of com., 105. Russell, Alex. (Hawkesville, Ont.; Pres. Guelph). Or. 2 June, 1880. No. of com., 40. Scott, Alex. A., B.A., M.A.. (Carleton PI ce, Ont.; Pres. Lan- ark & Renfrev ). S. of M. Scott, farmer. B, in East Zorra. Uni- versity College, Knox College and University Toronto. Or. and In. 21 Feb., 1878. Mar. 21 Nov., 1878, Bella C. Mills of Toronto. Predecessor, Janies Carswell. No. of com., 132. Scott, Alex. H., M.A. (Knox Ch., Owen Sound, Ont; Pres-> Owen Sound). Or. 22 Aug, 1878. No. of com., 285. Is col- league and successor to Rev. D. Morrison. Scott, E. (New Glasgow, N.S; Pres., Pictou). Or. 20 Sep, 1875. No. of com .,329. Scott, James Russell (Cambray, Ont ; Pres., Lindsay). S. of Alex. Scott, nierchant, Edinburgh. B. in Fifeshire. Scot. Edinburgh University and Secession Hall. Or. June, 1849. Mar. J. C. Halliday. In. to Cambray in 1878. Retired 1875. Was Minister of Creetown, Scot; Perrytown, Ont. and Whitby, Ont. Is Clerk of the Presbytery. Scott, John, D.D. (North Bruce and Saugeen ; Pres., Bruce). S. of John Scott, game keeper, and subsequently keeper of Melrose Abbey. B. at Bowhill, Scot. Knox College, Tor- onto. Or. 10 Oct. 1850. Mar. 17 Feb, 1857, Elizabeth Lunn. She died 25 July, 1852. In. to present ch.; 28 Apl, 1875. Pre- decessor William Matheson. No. of com., 189. Previous pastor- ate, St. Andrew*s Ch., London, Ont, 1850-75. In April 1883, \w i 239 Enox College, Toronto, conferred on him and Principal Mc- Vicar the degree of D.D., the first time it had exercised the power recently accorded by Statute. Scott, John (West Lynne &c ; Pres., Manitaba). Or. 29 June, 1853. No, ot com., 36. Scott, John Bam (Knox Ch., Leamington, Ont; Pres., Chat- ham). S. of Wm. Scott, engineer. B. at Redgorton, vScot. Glas- fow University, and St. Andrew's College, Scot. Or. 24 Nov. 874. Mar 17'Mar, 1875, Margaret Elliot Moscrip. Author of a Brief Outline of Presbyterian Faith and Practice pnl»lished in 1881. In, to present ch., 1 Sep, 1880. No. ot com., 79. Previous pastorate Egmond VI lie, 1874-80. Is member of the University Council of the Unittd Colleges of St. Leonard and St. Salvador, St. Andrews, Scot, and was an associate member ot the Pari Pres- byterian Council held in Edinburgh July 1877. Scott, Mathew 11., B. A., (Bristol, Que; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). S. ofHenrv Scott, farmer, elder in 1st congrtgation Ermosa. B. there. McGill College of which is gold medallivSt: Presbyterian College Montreal, where obtained McKav Scholar- ship. Or. and In. 2 Oct, 1879. Mar. 20ih fDec. 18H2, Jessie Grav Thom.'^on, of Arnprior. No. of com., 28U. Predecessors, Andrew Melville, David Wardrope, Andrew M . Tail and Alex. Maclaren. Scott, Peter (Hibbert, Ont ; Pres., Stratford). Or. 5 March 1872. No. of com., 199. Scott, Robert (Brooksdale, Ont; Pres., Stratford). S. of Walter Scott, tarnier. B. at Hawick, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 3 Aug. 1875. Mar. M. A. Campbell, 7 Mar, 1868. In to present ch., 2 Feb, 1881. No. of com., 76. Previous DHStorate Penetanguishene from Apl, 1875 to Jan, lrt81. Was a blacksmith for 16 years prior to entering the ministry. Scott, Wm. (Bed. que, P. E. Island) Or. 1853. No. 84. Scouler, Thomas, (Erskine ch,, Hamilton, Ont. Hamilton). S. ot Gavin Scouler. merchant. B. in Avondale, Scot. Knox College, Toronio. Or. and In. 7 December, 1880. Mar. 11 Nov. I8d0, Lillian W.Hardie. No. of com. 157. Scrimger, John M.A. (Presbyterian College, Montreal ; Pres. Montreal). S. of .John Scrimger, turmer. B. at Gait. Knox Col- lege and University, Toronto. Or. 28 Aug. 1873. Mar. 23 April, 1874, Charlotte C. Gairdner. In. Professor of Hebrew, n. No. of com. 94. Ordained missionary at Bear- brook during 1881 and part of 1882. Shore, Godfrey (Mill Haven, Ont; Pres., Kingston.) No. of com., .55. Sieveright, Jas.. B.A. (Missionary Prince Albert, N.W.T; Pres., Man). S. of Wm. Sieveright, merchant. B.in Aberdeen, Scot. Marschal College and Free Church College, Aberdeen; Queen's College, Kingston. Or. July, 1857. Mar. Aug, 1859, Frances Anne Petrie. Appointed a Missionary for three years in 1880. No. of com., 30. Previous pastorates, Mel- bourne ; Ormstown, and Chelsea, Que ; Goderich, Ont The first missionaries were in connection with the Foreign Mission. Rev. Jas. Duncan was the first Home Missionary. Simpson, Allan (Poplar Grove Ch., Halifax, N.S; Pres., Halifax). S. of Alex. Simpson, farmer and miller. B. at Cavendish, P. E.I. Truro Seminary and Halifax Theological Scho..l. Or. 7 Aug, 1866. Mar. 11 July, 1872, J. M. Stuart. In. to present ch., 21 May, 1868. Predecessor, Dr- P. G. McGregor. No. of com., 205. Had a pastorate in Hants Co,, 1866-68 , No. of com., 382. Is Clerk of the Presbytery. Simpson, J. A., B. A. (La Have, N.S; Pres., Lunenburg and Shelburne). Or. 16 July, 1873. No. of com., 80. Sinclair, A. McLean (East River, N. S; Pres., Pictou.) Or. 25 July, 1866. No. of com. .382. Sinclair, Gavin (Loch Lomond, N. S. ; Pres., Sydney). Or. 25 April, 1877. No. of com , 52. Miiclair, Henry (Uptergrove, Ont; Pres., Lindsay). Or. Nov, 1872. No. of com., 92. 241 Sinclair, Jas. (Huntley, Ont.) A retired minister attached to the Presbytery of Ottawa. Sinclair, James (Upper Londonderry ; Pres., Truro). Or. 11 Sep, 1867. No. of com., 250. Sinellie, Geo. (Melville Ch., Fergus, Ont; Pres., Guelph). S. of Rev. Jas. Smellie. B. at the Manse of St. Andrews, Orkney, Edinburgh University. Or. HO March, 1836. Mar. 19 .June, 1843, Margt. L. Logie. Author of Menioir of Dr. Bayne, publish- ed in 1871. In. to present ch., 13 Dec, 1843. Predecessor, Alex. Gardner. No. of com., 369. Was assistant and successor Lady Parish, North Isles, from 1835 to 18.36. Smith, Alex. (Rapid Citv, N.W.T. ; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 27 Sep, 1866. No. of com., 61. Smith, Edwin, B.A. (Middle Stewiacke, N.8. ; Pres., Truro). Or. 3 Oct, 1871. No. of com., 249. Smith, Frederick (Amherstburgh, Ont ; Pres., Chatham). S. of Geo. Smith, carpenter. B. at Tufton, Eng. Grammar School, Whitechurch, Hants. Or. April, 1867. Mar. 8 July, 1881, Mery Batt. In. to present ch., 4 Aug, 1874. Names of Sredecessors, Geo. Cheyne, Robt. Peden, Wm. McLaren, Arch, [cDermid No. of com., 94. For eight years a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Smith. J. C, M.A., B.D. (St. Andrew's Ch., Guelph, Pres., Guelph.) Or. Julv, 1864. No. of com., 335. Smith, Jas. K.', M.A. (Knox Ch.. Gait, Pres., Guelph). S. of Alex. Smith, merchant. B. at Aberdeen, Scot. Marschal and Free Church Colleges, Aberdeen ; studied also at Edinburgh under Dr. Chalmers. Or. 13 Jan., 1853. Mar. 20 Oct., 1857, Christina Cumming. In. to present ch. 17 Dec, 1874. Pre- decessors, J. Stewart, 1832-35, Dr. John Bayne, 1836-69, Dr. John Thomson (now in Scotland), 1861-64. No. of com., 870. Previous pastorates, Ramsay, Ont., 1853-56, Brockville, 1856-65, Gait, 1865-72, Fort Massey, Halifax, N. S., 1872 74. Had charge of First Presbyterian Church in San Francisco for 6 months during winter of 1870-71. Has been twice called to Knox Church, Gait, and settled there. Smith, John (Erskine Ch., Toronto, Pres., Toronto). S. of Robt. Smith, farmer. B. in the County of Armagh, Ire. 1'oron- to Academy, Knox College and University. Or. 2 Feb., 1851. Mar. 22 Oct., 1851, Elizabeth Mc Arthur. In. to present ch. 20 July, 1875. Predeces-Mor, Dr. John Jennings. No. of coni., 350. Previous pastorate. Bowman vi lie, 1851-75. 242 I s< if': I Smith, John, W. (Grafton & Vernonville, Ont; Pres., Peterboro.) S. of Arch. Smith, farmer. B. at Garvagli, Ire. Belfast College, Ire. Or. Mar, 1849. In. to present cli, Nov, 1849. Mar. Mav, 1849, Jessie Sunham. Predecessor, Rev. Dr. Reid. No. of coui., 190. Smith, T. G., D. D. (St. Andrew's Ch., Kingston, Ont ; Pres., Kingston). Or 3 Aug, 1856. No. of com.,3;}0. Has recently been In. to St. Andrew's Ch., St. John, N. B. Sniythe, Wm. J., B.A., Ph.D. (Scot & Uxhridge, Ont ; Pres. Lindsay) S. I'lios. C. Sniythe, teacher. B. in Belfa-t, Ire. Knox College, Toronto, Queen's College, Kingston, Toronto and Illinois Wesleyan Univfsities. Or. and In. 20 Oct, 1878. Mar. 10 Feb, 1870, Sa-ah Bagshavv. No. of con)., 120. Predecessors, Wm. (Jleland, Ale.x. MoCiennan. Recently called to First Pres- byterian Church, New Carlisle, Ohio. Somerville, John, B.A., M.A. (Division Si. Church, Owen Sound; Pres. Owen Sound) S. of James Somerville, farmer, long an elder in Krjox Ch., Vaughan. B. in township of Vau- ghan. Knox College and Universitv, Toronto. Or. and In. 25 Aug, 187;'). Mar. 27 July, 1870, Martha R. PJrshaw. Prede- cessors, *Jas. Oib.^on, Tlios. Stevenson and C. C. Stewart. No, of com., 2G2. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Spenser, Adam (Darlington, Ont; Pres., Whitby). Or. 4 Aug, 18G8. No. of com., 70. Stalker, D., B. A., (Gladstone, Man; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 24 July, 1881. No. of com., 57 Stevenson, Archibald (St. Vincent and Sydenham, Ont; Pres., Owen Sound). S. of VVu). Stevenson. B.at Stirling, Scot. Glasgow Universitv : New College, Edinburgh. Or. and In. 20 Jan, 1874. Mar. 10 Feb, 1875, Sebina,dau. of Robert Hall, CM., Meaford. Predecessors, Robt. McDowall, Arch. Brown. No. of com., 160. Stevenson, R. (Waubaushene, &c., Ont; Pres., Barrie). An ordained njissionary. No. of com., 75. * Rev. Jas. Gibson came to this country in June, 1856, hav- ing been Minister of the United Presbyterian Church in Brechin, Scotland. He was minister of the Division Street Ch.,Owen Sound, for three years from Sep, 1856, when he accepted a call to New York in the Autumn of 1859 and died there in April, 1860, a,t the early age of 48. Father of Rev. Dr. J. M. Gibson, of London, Eng. 243 Stewart, Archibald (North Easthope, Ont; Pres., Stratford). 8. of James Stewart, fanner. B. in Argyleshire, Scot. GlaHgow and Toronto Universities, and of Knox College, Toronto. Or. 26 Nov, 18G2. Mar. Annie Forbes, 1 March, 1864. In. to present eh., 10 Jan, 1877. Predecessor, Daniel Allen, who was minister of the church ii'l years. No. of com., 130. Previous pastorate, Mosa, Ont. Stewart. Alex., B. A. (Clinton, Ont ; Pres., Huron). Or. 22 Sep, 1875 . No . of com . , 270 . Stewart, A. C. (Belniore, y, Edinburgh University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 28 Feb, 1848. Mar. Ist in 1849, Elizabeth McBean, 2nd in 1859, Miriam Ross. No. of com., 104. Sym, Fredrick P. (Melbourne and Windsor Mills, Que; Pres., Quebec). S. of William Sym, farmer. B. in Lansingburgh, New York. Glasgow University, Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 29 Sep, 1852. Mar. 1st 8 June, 1854, Isabella Crawford, 2nd 8 Sep, 1875, Margaret N. McMorine. In. to present ch., 17 May, 1881. Predecessors, Dr. McMorine, Robt. McFarlane, Dr. T. G Smith and others. No. of com., 95. Previous pastorates, Woo'istock, 1852-55, Russelltown, 1855-60, Beauharnois, 1860-73, Clifton, 1873-81. Tait, Alexander (Mono Mills, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of Donald Tair, farmer. B in Scotland. University and New Col- lege, Edinburgh. Or. and In. 28 May, 1878. Mar. 7 Oct, 1882, Margaret H. Wright. No. of com., 179. Tait, Donald B. A. (Berlin, Ont; Pres., Guelph). S. of Donald Tait, former. B. m Caithness, Scot. University College and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 6 Oct, 1879. Mar. 30 Dec, 1879, Mary B. Wallace, who died 27 Sep, 1881. No. of com., 95. Predecessors, A. C. Geikie, John MacMechan, A. J. Fraser, J. F. Dickie. Tait, James (Fitzroy, &c., Ont; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 3 Oct, 1866. No. of com., 142." Taliach, Thos. M. A., (Dresden, &c., Ont; Pres.. Chatham). Or. 24 June, I 857- No. of com., 82. Tanner, Chas, A. (Scarboro, Ont; Pres., Toronto.) S. of Rev. John E. Tanner. B. at Aveze, France. Queen's College, Kingston ; Morrin College, Quebec. Or. 27 Oct, 1869. Mar. 27 Dec, 1864, Jane Shaw. In. to present ch. 23 March, 1882. Pre«leces»ors, Dr. Jas. George, James Bain,M. McGillivray. No. of com., 313. Previous pastorates, Sherbrooke, Que., 1869, Eglise St. Jean, Montreal. Has been engaged in French mission work from Ottawa to Chicoutimi. 24« Taylor, Hugh (Pakenbam, Ont: Free., Lanark & Renfrew.) Or. 3 Sep, 187C. No. of com., 105. Thoiupfion, John (Sarnia,Ont; Pres., Sarnia.) Or. 25 Apl, ISBf). No. ot com., 290. ' Tljompon, A. F. (Economy, N.S. Pres., Truro.) 8. of Wm. Thomson, farmer. B. at Anligoni^h, N.S. DalhouHie College and Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. 8 Sep, 1874. Mar. 20 July, 1876, Agnes R. Y. youn«reHt dau. of Hon. W. McKecn of Mahou, N. S. In. to present ch. 18 March, 1879. Predecessors, Andrew Kerr, James Walson, James Thomson, James M G. McKay. No. of con)., 270. Previous pastorate, Mal>ou, C.B. 1874-70. Thomson, John, M A. (Knox CIj., Ayr, Ont; Pres., Paris.) Or. 20 Nov, 1871. No. of com., 232. Thomson, Robert, M.A., D.C.L. (Chippawa and Drnmmond- ville, Ont; Pres., Hamilton.) S. of late Rev. Robt. Thomson, minister of Carnocl< , Scot. J3. in Edinburgh, Scot. University & New College, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen New College. Or. 2 Nov, 1868. In. to present ch. 4 Feb, 1879. Predecessors, Robt. Wallace and J. A. F. Macbain. No. of com., 250. Previous pastoral work chiefly on Continent of Europe. Thomson, Thos. G. (Union Ch., Brucefield, Ont; Pree., Huron). S. of Jas. Thomson, copper-engraver. B. in Parish of Campsie, Scot. University and Free Church College, Glasgow, also Knox College, Toronto. Or. 2r. Nov, 1874. Mar. 22 Dec, 1874, Mary Spence. In. to present ch, 21 Feb, 1877. No. f^f com., 150. Previous pastorate, Dufifs Church, McKillop, Winthrop, 1874-77. Thynne; R. (Knox Ch., Port Dover; Pres., Hamilton). S. of John Tliynne, school mat- ter. B. at Morebattle, Scot. Upper Canada College, and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. Isabella Currie, 9 Nov, 1860 ; she died 3 Nov, 1867. Or. 17 Feb, 18.5. In. to present ch., 5 Oct, 1882. Predecessors, Andrew Wilson and Wm. Craigie. No. of com., 154. Previous pastorates, English Settlement and Proof Line Congregations ; T^resbytery of London, Feb. 15 to May, 1877 ; Beverly, 1- Tibb, J. Campbell, B.D., M.A rUap Maniti ba). S. of Rich'd Tibb, fai University and Knox College, Toroi Lu Or. and In. 15 Dec, 1881. Mar. 1: April James. Predecessor, A. Smith. No. of coi, Tolmie, Andrew (Soulhanjpton, &c., Unt; Pres., Brue«), Or. 2 June, 1853. No. of com., 325. Torrance, E. F., M.A. (St. PauPs Ch., Peterboro; Pr , Peterboro). Or. July, 1676. No. of com., 610. * n.; Pres., i Jfi Co., Ont. rgl university. ^d82, Mary Craig 35. 247 Torrance, Rr>»»t. (Guelph, Ont.) Or. 11 Nov, 1816. A minlntcr on rotired iJHt, atuiched to PreHbytery of Guelph, of which he Ih Clerk. Tully, A. F., (Mitchell, Ont; Pres , Stratford). Or. 10 Feb, 1876.^ Tnnkansuicuye, Sol. (Sioux Reserve; Preis. Manitoba.) No. of com., 'H. Tnrnbull, J. A., M.A. (Knox Cli., Goderich, Ont; Pres., Huron ) Or. 13 Sent, 1881. No. ofcon»., :UJ5, TnrnbnII, Mark (Alice, Ont; PreH. Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 2 Sept, 1873. No. of com., 104. lire, R(>l)ert, D. D. (Knox Ch., Goderich, Ont; Pres,, Huron). S. of John Ure, iron manufacturer. B.in Parish of Shotts, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 2 Oct, 18.50. Mar. Nt, Mar<^aret Gale; 2nd, Mary Fra.«er, widow of late S'^eiifF McDonald, of Goderich. In. to present ch. 1862. Predecesfjors, Charles Fletcher and .1. Fraser. No. of com. 300. Previous pastorate, Streetsville, Ont. Had degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred by i^ueen'p College, Kingston. Urquhart, Alex (Dunwich, Ont ; Pres., fjondon). Or. 5 Jan, 1871. No. of com., 117. VVad(lell,A. W. (Harwich, Ont; Pres., Chatham). Or. 30 Nov, 1847. No. of com., 207. Waits, Wallace, B. A. (Chatham, N.B; Pres., Miramichi). Or 13 June, 1872. No. of com., 300. Walker, Gtorge (New Glasgow, N. S. ; Pres,, Pictou.) Or. 1838. Pastor Ertieritus Union Church, New Glasgow. Walker, William (Chatham, Ont. ; Pres., Chatham.) S. of David Walker, merchant. B. in Glasgow, Scot. Gia-^gow Uni- versity. Or. Oct, 1853. Mar. 30 Oct, 1857, Janet Smith. In, to present ch., 30 June, 1857. Predecessors, - McFaddyen and John Fraser. No. of com . 230. Previous pastorates, Ramsay, Isle of man, 18,53-67. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Walker, Wm. P. (Binbrook and Saltfleet, Ont ; Pres., Hamil- ton.) S. of James Walker, merchant. B. at Lochwinnoch,Scot. University and Free Church, Theological College. Glasgow. Or. 31 Jan, 1872. Mar. 11 June, 1873, Margaret A. Fortune. In. to jresent ch,, 5 Sep, 1875. Predecessor, Geo. Cheyne. No. of com. "40. Previous pastorate, from Jan, 1872, to Sep, 1875, Ancoster, !3ast and West. Was licensed by the Presbytery of Irvine, Scot, i^'irst appointment assistant to Dr. Patterson, Sunderland. Then Strath blane in Sterlingshire. Previous to con)ing to Canada, missionary in the Broad Close Mission, Greenock. ' i I - 248 Wallace, John B.A., Warwick, Bermuda, N. S, ; Pres., Halifax.) Or. 17 Feb, 1875. Walkce, RoU. (West Ch., Toronto; Pres., Toronto). 8. of Samuel Wallace, farmer. B. in the Countv of Monaghan, Ire. Queen's College, Kingatou, Knox College, iWonto. Or. 15 July, 1846. Mar. 8 Sep, 1H50, Marianne Barker, of Ingersoll. Has publinhed several pamphlets and Hermonson ter.iperance. In. to present ch.. 6 Nov, 1807. Predecessor, James Baikie. No. of com., 450. Previous pastorates, Clanabel, 1846-47; Ingersoll, 1849-60; Dunn viile, 1862-67. Warden, R. H. (Montreal). Or. 15 Nov, 1866. Is agent for the church. Wardrope, David, (Teeswater, Ont; Pres., Bruce.) S. of Rev. Thos Wardrope. B. in Scotland. Knox College, Toronto. Or. June, 1H55. Mar. Jane G. Gray, 15 Aug, 1855. In. to present ch. 31 Jan, 1871. No. of com., 160. Previous pastorate, Bristol, P.Q., from June, 1855 to Nov, 1868. Wardrope, Thos., D.D. (Chalmers Ch., Guelph ; Pres., Guelph). S. of Thos. Wardrope, school-teacher. B. at Ladv kirk, Scot. Or. 1.3 Aug, 1845. Mar. 6 Feb, 1844, Sarah Masson. Id. to present ch., 30 Sep, 1869. No. of com., 353. Previous pastorate, Knox Ch., Ottawa, 1845-69. Watson, Jas., M.A. (2nd Presbyterian Ch., Huntingdon Que;' Pres., Montreal). S. of John Watson, farmer. B. at Middlemuir, Scot. King's College and University, Aberdeen. Or. 29 Aug, 1849. Mar. 11 May, 1854, Margaret F., second dau. of Rev. Adam Lind, Minister of Whitehill, Scot. In. to present ch., 8 Nov. 1854. Predecessor, Peter D. Muir. No. of com., 80. Previous pastorate. Walker, Eng. Was for eight years Clerk of Presbytery of Montreal Can. Pres. Ch., and is Clerk of Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Weir, George, MA., LL.D. (Morrin College, Quebec ; Pres. Quebec.) S. of Patrick Weir, farmer. B. in parish of Aberdour,. Scot. King's College, Aberdeen. Is a licentiate of the Church. Mar. in 18.56, Williamina Lowe, Ajppomted iu 1864 Professor of Classical Literature, Logic and Heorew, Morrin College., and previous thereto was, for 11 years^ Professor of Classical Liter- ature in Queen's College. Wells, John, MA. (East Williams, Ailsa Craig, Ont; Pres. Sarnia ) 8. of Robt. Wells, farmer, B. in parish of Johnstone, Scot. Glasgow University. Or. Aug, 1861. Mar. 4 Feb, 1868, Annabella, dau. of Rev. Jas. Steven, first Presbyterian Minister 249 res. mr, Icb. 58or land Iter- in Restigouche, N. B. In. to present ch. 24 July, 1877. Prede- -cessora, Robt. Chambers, - McLeod, Robt. Stevenson. No. of com., 79. Previous pastorate, New Richmond, Que., 1861-76. VVellwood, Jas. M., B.A. (Mmnedosa, Man.; Pres. Manitoba) S. of Wm. Wellwood, merchant. B. in Co. Leeds, Ont. McGill University, Montreal Presbyterian College. Or. 16 Sep, 1873. Mar. 2 June, 1874, Sarah J. Mitchell. In. to present ch. 1 June, 1881. No. of com., 33. Previous pastorate, Cote des Neiges, Montreal, 1873-81. Whilians, Robt., B.A. (Nepean & Bells Corners, Ont; Prea. Ottawa.) Or. 26 Sep, 1872. No. of com., 135. White, Jos., B.A. (Ro< heaterville, Ont; Pres. Ottawa.) Or. Y Aug, 1862. No. of com., iOO. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Whittier, J. S. (Little Bay, Nfld. ; Pres., Newfoundland). Or. 10 Mav, 1880. WhHtier, W. S. (Chalmer's Ch., Halifax; Pres., Halifax). Or. Apl, 1880. No. of com., 180. Wilkie, John (Pres., Guelph). Or. 9 Sep, 1879. A mission- ary to India. Williampon, Jas. LL.D., (Kingston Ont; Pres., Kingston). •Or. 25 Feb, 1845. One of the Professors in Queen's College. Wilson, Andrew (Brock St. Ch,, Kingston ; Pres., Kingston). S. of Andrew Wilson. B. in County Down, Ireland. Victoria College, Cobourg, and Knox College, Toronto. Or. Jan, 1851. In. to present ch., 10 Nov, 1853. Previous thereto was pastor for three years of the united congresalions of Port Down, Simcoe and Victoria. Mar. Ist in June, 1854, to Sophia Jane Wright, of Toronto; who died in April, 1H71. 2nd in Aug, 1877, to Elizabeth Knight, of Halifax. No. of con)., 220. Predecessor, Robert Reed. Has recently been inducted to Carlton Streft Church, Toronto. Wilson, Andrew (Markdale, Ont ; Pres., Sangeen). Or. 16 Aug, 1881. No. of com., 104. Wilson, James., M , A. (Lanark. Ont; Pres. of Lanark and .Renfrew). Or. 14 July 1856. No. of com. 112. Wilson, Matthew, M.A. (Sydney Mines and N. Svdney, N.S ; Pres. Sydney). Or. June, 1842. No. of com., 126. Wilson, Thos. (Caledonia, Ont ; Pres. of Hamilton.) Or. 28 Apl, 1863. No. of com., 77. Wilson, W. A., B.A., M.A. (Knox ch., St Mary's Ont ; Pres. Stratford.) S. of Andrew Wilson, farmer. B. at Nelson, Ont. University and K.iox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 19 Nov, 1878. Mar. 25 Dec, 1879, Margaret E. Caven. No of com., 138. i6 250 '■ Congrec^ation organized in Mav, 1878, with 63 members. Church costingf$lO,000 opened Oct, 1880 ; debt removed April, 1881. Wishart, David (Madoc, Ont; Pres. Kingston.) Or. 6 April, 1857. No. of com., 112. Wright, John Knox (King st. ch., London ; Pres of London.) S. of Rev. Walter Wright. B. in London, Eng, Knox College, Toronto. Or. anoth objects administered by one Committee — be continued for the present year, and that it be sent down to Presbyteries to con- fiider the subject and report to the next General Assembly. 5. The list of Missionaries shall consist of Licentiatep and ordained Ministers of this Church, also Students of Divinitv and Catechists, duly approved as the Assembly may direct. Each of these Missionaries shall be recommended to the Committee by eome Presbytery. 6. The Committee shall prepare and send down to Presbyteries and through Presbyteries tu Missionaries blank forms for their reports, 80 as to ascertain the peculiar circumstances, neceaeities and general state of the mission stations and supplemented congrega- tions throughout the Church. 256 7. The sub-Committees shall consider the rep^orts thu» rendered by Presbyteries and distribute the Missionaries among^ the Presbyteries, as, in view of the detailed information before them, may be deemed advisable. 8. The sub-Committees shall give to mission stations and supplemented congregations, in paying their Missionaries or Mmisters, such aid as, in view of the detailed information before them, may be deemed advisable. 9. The General Committee shall prepare a full annual report of all the Home Mission and Supplemental operations of the Church, to be submitted to the Assembly, and shall publish from time to time such information as may serve to call forth the interests and liberality of the Church. 10. The sub-committees shall be empowered to establish mission stations and conduct missionary operations directly in those parts of the Dominion which are not within the bounds of any Presbytery. 11. In mission fields placed directly under the Home Mission Committee, and in new and destitute fields of wide extent within the bounds of Presbyteries, the sub-Committees shall be em- powered — in the latter case acting in concert with the Presbytery of the bounds — to secure the services of suitable Missionaries, who may be willing to occupy them for a term of years, and lo pay them in excess of the ordinary salaries paid to Missionaries. 12. The Committee shall not be responsible for the salary of Missionaries beyond the amount of aid promised by it to the stations or congregations, and for the time during which they may have laboured in said stations or congregations. 13. The amount of salary to be paid by each congregation, station, or group of stations, shall be determined by the Presby- tery of the bounds, and specified to the sub-Committee, and there shall be paid by the Presbytery and sub-Committee conjointly for a Licentiate or Ordained Minister a minimum of eight dollars ($8) per Sabbath with board; for a Student of divinity, during the summer, at the rate of six dollars ($6) per sabbath, with board and travelling expenses to the field of labour; and for a Catechist, of five dollars ($5) per Sabbath, with board. 25T 14. The amount of aid granted to any congregation receiving supplement shall in no caHC exceed the amount necessary to make the salary of the Minister from all sources seven hundred dollars ($700.)' But the sub-Committees are empowered to sup- plement, beyond that amount, the salaries of ordained Ministers engaged in mission work in towns and cities. 15. The supplement of all aid-receiving congregations shall be calculated from the first day of the ecclesiastical year, and Presbyteries are instructed to make their reports accordingly — supplements being payable hall-yearly. Minutes 1876, p. 55, 66 16. Presbyteries are instructed, at an ordinary meetmg previous to the first of October in each year, to revise the list of Mission-stations and S>ippleniented Congregations, and make such changesasthey may deenj necessary, reporting the amended list to the sub-Committees. The list, thus amended, shall form the basis of the operations of the Commitlee for the then current year. 17. Presbyteries are enjoined to furnish information to the sub- Committees in accordance with the requirements of the above scheme, and to co-operate with the Committee. 18. All congregations and mission stations are enjoined to make an annual contribution in the Western sections of the Church to the Home Mission Fund ; and in the Maritime Provinces to the Home Mission Fund and Supplemental Fund. 19. The travelling expenses of metnbers of Committee shall be borne equally by the two funds, and the cost of .til exploring and aggressive missionary work, undertaken and sanctioned by Presbyteries, shall be defrayed out of the Home Mission Fund. 20. In regard to arrears due by supplemented congregations to their Ministers, these conjiregations shall be required to report to the Committee, through the Presbytery, in the form provided, before the beginning of each ecclesiastical year, the amount paid by them as stipends during the previous twelve months ; and in cases, where the amount falls short of the stipend promised by them, power shall be given to suspend the payment of the sup- plements until the arrearages are liquidated. 258 Page 67. The Assembly appreciate the important services rendered to the Churcli by the Students' Missionary Associations connected with our Colleges ; and, in order to secure the best re- sults from their operations, desire Presbyteries to point out to the Associations such fields within their bounds as may be taken up by the Students with advantage. Page 58. At least one joint meeting of the two sub-Committees of the Home Mission Connnittee shall be held each year, in order to secure the co-operution of the Eastern section of the Church in Mission work in Manitoba, as well as to promote the General interests of the Church's Missions. British Columbia. Page .57. The General Assembly, while preferring that all mission work in British Columbia, as it is a part of the Dominion, were conducted nominally in connection with this Church, and hoping that niatters may soon shape themselves in that direction, meaivvhile express their satisfaction at the liberal provision made for sustaining ordinances in that Province by the Church of Scot- land. Mr. Jamieson, our Missionary in that Province, and his congregation are hereby lowed, if they see fit, to connect them- selves with the Presbytery of British Columbia, in coimection with the Church of Scotland — the grant proposed by the Com- mittee to be sanctioned and continued, and his relation to the Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund to remain unchanged by such action, on condition of his still paying the Ministerial rate and procuring an annual contribution to that fund from his congregation. Minutes, 1877, p. .33. As the Trustees of New Westminster Church in British Columbia, have complied with the conditions imposed by a former assembly, the sum of twelve hundred dol- lars C$1, 200), for the past year is hereby granted to Mr Jamieson, and the Assembly request him, in order to the continuance of the grant, to send the necessary statistics either directly through the Session or through the Presbytery with which he is connected. Minutes, 1878, p. 30. The congregation in New Westminster is hereby instructed to furnish regularly to the Home Mission Committee a statement of its affairs, either directly through its Pastor or the Presbytery of which he is a member. 259 his the Manitoba. 1. Recjuire each etatiou, or group of ptations, hereafter to guarantee a certain sum per aniiuii),or for each Sabbatli'a supply according to the abihty of the people. 2. Instruct the Presbytery of Manitoba to forward before the Ist October in eacb year, totlie Home Mission Conitnittt'e, a ftate- inent of the amount which each station has agreed to pay, and which, in the opinion of the Presbytery is an eq\iitable sum to be contributed by each station. Page 84. 3. Recommend the rre3b3'tery to take steps wjjen a minimum contribution of three hundred dollars ($800) (jer annum fronj any field i^ reached, to have the congregation call a Pastor in regular form. 4. Instruct the Home Mission Committee to take steps to obtain such additional Missionaries as in their judgment may be necessary for that field ; and further, empower those menibers of the Home Mission Committee, wIjo may be present, at this meet- ing to take the requisite action with a view to this end. 2. Instructions to Preshytkries. 1877. Minutes, p. 34. 1. Tlie Assembly enjoin Presbyterie:^ to deal ■with those congregations, which have not contributed to the Home Mission Fund. 2. A congregation, which does not rettirn full statistics and •contribute to the Schemes of the Church shall not receive aid. 3. In regard to the continuous supply of Mission stations the Assembly instruct Presbyteries to aim at so grouping stations as to afford full employujent for an active Minister — a considerable portion of the salary being derived from the field in wliich he labours. 4. Recommend that the salaries of suitable missionaries, Accepting an engagement for more than one year, shall be on such a scale of remuneration as may be deemed' appropriate by the Home Mission Committee. 5. Suggest that an effort be made to secure the services of our young men, so soon as they have been licensed, for engage- ments in the mission-fields for a term of not less than two years. 260 6. Permit Presbyteriefl to ordain such MiflRionaries, when it is deemed necesHary, with a view to labouring for euch term in a particular Held, and confer on them the full privilege of Ministers of the Church. 7. Instruct Prepbvteriefl to see that Missionary Associations be established in all the congregations within their bounds. 3. Instructions to H. M. Committke, 1877. 8. Commend to the consideration of tlie Home Mission Com- mittee the suggestion regarding the employment of lay aojency, brought before the House in the Overture fronj the Presbytery of Barrie. 9. Appoint a Committee to develope a more detailed scheme on the basis of the above recommendations, and to report thrpugh the Home Mission Committee to the next General Assembly, Dr. Cochrane, Convener. 10. The Assembly consider it inexpedient to entertain this year the proposal, made by the Presbytery of Toronto, to divide the Home Mission hind ot the Western section. 11. Tiie Assembly adopt the recommendation of the Home Mission Committee regarding the congregations of St. Sylvester, Mille Isles, Farnham Centre, Proton, Camden and Sheffield. X hat tliey be placed on the Supplemental List and receive— the three first $200, the fourth $100 and the fifth $150 per annum. 12. In view of the want of funds, which at certain seasons occasions, difficulty, the Assembly recommend the Treasurers of congregations to send to the General Treasurers all moneys for any of the Schemes so soon as they have been collected ; such congregations being expected io forward to these Treasurers a report, so soon as they have decided upon the allocation of the money to the several Schemes of the Cnurch. Page 35. 13. The Ascembly hereby empower the Western sub-Committee to grant to weak congregations in distant or destitute fields such aid as may in their judgment be necessary, altliough this aid may be in excess of the amount permitted by the rules which are laid down for the guidance of the Committee, with instruction to report their action in all such cases to the General Assembly. 19 261 ^•M vJi 14. The Anseinbly deem it inexpedient to adopt fio radical a cliange in tlie mode of couductinu the Home MiHsion work an is proposed in the Overture from the Presh)'tery of London, anent an assignment of the management thereof to tiie several Synods of the Churcli. 15. The Asstnbly rejoice to learn that the effort made last year by the Western Hub-Committee to liquidate the debt has been 80 puccessful as to realize the sum of eight thousand seven hun- dred and ninety-one dollars ($8,791) — almost the entire amount required ; and at the same time regret to observe that several Presbyteries have failed to contribute'that portion of the assees- ment assigned to them. 4. Resolution op Assembly, 1878. Minutes, p. 30. 1. The existing arrangements regarding the payment of Missionaries in Manitoba are continued, viz.: — That a salary of nine hundred ($000) and seven hundred dollars <$700) be paid to married and unmarried Missionaries respectively, irrespective of other sources of income. 2. Presbyteries are earnestly recommended to see that Mis- sionary Associations are formed in each congregation under their ■care. 3. In regard to localities, where assistance may be needed from the Board of French Evangelization and the Hon^e Mission Cotnmittee, arrangements shall be made for a joint meeting of sub-Committees, in order to secure the necessary co-operation. 4. Presbyteries are recommended to use due diligence in TT>aking a thoiough investigation of every new application, which may be presentea to the Home Mission Committee, for support. Page 31. 5. The Assembly express approval generally of the scheme for the continuous supply of Mission Stations for the Western Section, sanction action in accordance with its provi- sions as fur as practicable, under the approval of the Home Mis- sion Committee, and re-appoint the Committee of last General Assembly, with instructions to perfect the same, and report to next Assembly — Mr. Bruce, Convener. 6. Congregations, collecting their contributions to the Mis- sion Schemes by monthly or quarterly subscriptions, are recom- mended to send forw^ard their contributions to the Treasurers of the Church without unnecessary delay. 262 7. All congregations and Mission Stations are hereby en- joined to contribute to the Home Mission funds of the Church. 8. T'.ie Acsernlly, in recog;nizing the important services rendered by the Students* Missionary Associations^ renew the advice tendered to such Asdociations by the General Assembly of 1876. (Seepage .) 9. The Assembly refer to the Committee on Statistics for consideration the recommendation of the Conunittee on Supple- ments anent the opening of a new column in the Statistical Tables for contributions to the Supplementing Scheme of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces. 10. The Assembly continue the Committee on Supplements in the Maritime Provinces, and earnestly commend the f^clieme to the increased liberality of ihe Church in that Section. 5. Resolutions of Assembly, 1879. Minutes, pp. 48-49. That the Assembly approve of tb.e changes suggested by the Committee on Continuous Supply; and Grant leave to the Committee of the Western Section to supplement the congregations of Balsover and Vittoria, as asked by the Presbyteries of Lmdeay and Hamilton respectively. 2. That the Assembly approve of the resolution of tlie Super- intending Committee of the Maritime Provinces respecting the payment of the half-yearly supplements due on the first day of July next, with this modification, that one-half to be obtained by loan shall be paid on the first of July, and the other half so soon as the funds are supplied by the congregations, which result it is confidently hoped will be realized before the first of October. " 3. That the proposal of the Committee of the Western Sec- tion as to the reduction of the ealariea of the Missionaries in ManitC'ba be not acceded to; but that these salaries be paid as heretofore, and that the attention of the Presbytery of Manitoba be specially directed to the eleventh recommendation. 4 That the request of the Committee of the Eastern Section as to Manitoba Colifge, be not acceded to ; but that the Conimit- tee be required to contribute five hundred dollars ($50C), anu the Committer of the Western Section two thousand dollars ($2,000), as hitherto, lor the support of the College in Manitoba. 263 6. That the Assembly shall approve of the estimate of the amount required for the coming year, based on the payment in full of <;rant8 for the current six months: Western Section : Debt, ($11,000) eleven thousand dollars. For the current year, ($35,000) thirty.five thousand dollars. Total estimate, ($46,000) forty-six thousand dollars. Eastern Section: Debt, ($2,400) two thousand four hundred dollars. For the current vear, ($11,000) eleven thousand dollars. Total estimate, ($1.3,400) thirteen thousand four hundred dollars. 6. That, instead of making a special appeal for the removal of the present deficits, there be but one appeal for the deficits and the current year's expenditure combined, and that congreSations be instructed to forward contributions to the respective Treasurers as early as possible, as there is due on the first of October (in- cluding the present debt) about thirty-two thousand dollars ($32,000), so as to warrant the Committee's paying in full all grants, and to render unnecessary the reduction of twenty-five per cent, as contemplated by the Committee of the Western Section. 7. That a Committee be appointed, the Moderator, Convener, to prepare a short appeal, to be signed by the Moderator, to the members and adherents of the Churcli, setting torth the conditions and requirements of the Fund, and enjoin every Minister to read this appeal from the pulpit on some Lord's Day on or before the last Sabbath of September n/ext, and to uftbrd opportunity to every individual to contribute by subscription or \n any other way that the Session or the Deacons' Court may have previously resolved upon. The Assembly further enjoin Presbyteries to take order at their first meeting thereafter that this injunction has been complied with, and report to next Assembly. The Assembly further require that a copy of the appeal be addressed to each Presbytery, together with a statement of the amount which may reasonably be expected as the fair proportion of the Presbytery's share of the total mxtu required. 8. The Assembly instruct the Committees, in their future administration of the Fund, to equalize the expenditure and income of each year, and to entertain no applicants for new grants or for the continuance of old grants, for either Supple- mented Congregations or Mission Stations, until there be laid oq the table of the Committee an Extract Minute of the Presbytery making the application, showing that the grants have beea 264 ■'lii It t ' in sa . re vised since the meeting of Assembly, and tliat deputies have visited the Supplemented Congregations and Minsion Stations M'ithin the bounds, with a view to the reduction of tho grants. 9. The Assembly instruct the Committees to entertain no new applications for grants until the state of the Fund shall warrant them in so doing, 10. The Assembly instruct the Western Section of the Home Committee to take such action as may secure the payment in lull of the twenty-five per cent, which the Committee were reluctantlv constrained, from lack of funds, to withold from the several Presbyteries of the Church in April last for services rendered during the preceding half-year. From this decision Messrs. John Lain^ andStraith dissented. The Assembly agreed to print the foregoing resolutions, with instructions to forward a copy thereof to each Presbytery without delay. Changes referred to in jirst Resolution. Minutes, 1879, app. p. 22. I. That in clause (3) in (II) instead of the words *'who are willing to engage in this work" the follow- ing be inserted : — "who may in exceptional cases be engaged in this work. 11. That in the case of Students the term of appointment be for eighteen months, in place of two years. III. That the following blank form be prepared and distri- buted to Presbyteries, and that it be required that a copy of this, duly filled, accompany every application to the Home Mission Committee, for supply under the provisions of tliis scheme. Blank Form Jor Continuous Supply. A copy of this form duly filled must accompany each appli- cation to the Home Mission Committee for supply under the j iV visions c this scheme. Ist. Name or destination of field and its location. 2nd. Distances apart from Presbyterian Churches near- est to the field. 3rd. Number and denomination of other Churches in or near the field. 4th. Estimated total number of families of all denominations within the range ot the field. be lis, kar- ;ar )n8 265 6th. Numler of families professedly Presbyterian. Communicants " (C (( 6th. Number of families not attached to any Church. 7th. General character of the field md projects as t) its growth and development 8th. Amount per annum to be raised by the field or provide J some other way in connection with it ? 9th. Is the field taken up by the Church now for the first time ? 10. If not, how long has it been supplied, and in what way ? 11. Remarks. IV. That a pei d of three months be allowed, in which the Missionary elect may be in the field on probation before the en- gagement be considered as completed : such tinje however being counted as part of the two years if the engagement is finally con- firmed. 6. Resolutions of Assembly, 1880. Minuses, p. 24. 1. That the report of the Home Mission Com- mitte i of the Western Section be received and adopted, and the thanics ol the Assembly tendered to the Committee, and especi- ally to the Convenor, for the attention given to this important par* of the Church's work. 2. That the General Assembly acknowledge, with deep thankfulness to God, the success which has attended the effort to raise'the amount of money sufticent to meet the requirements of the work throughout the year, and also to remove the large debt resting on the Fund at the date of last meeting of Assembly. 3. That the Assembly regards with much satisfaction the the great extension which the Church is receiving, through the Committee's efforts, in Manitoba and the North-West, and the consolidation of the Church in Ontario and Quebec. That it v' ,'W8, also, with much satisfaction, the work of Students' Mis- sionary Societies in Montreal, Kingston and Toronto as cou- tr)buting to this result. 4. That the thanks of the Assembly be given to the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, and the Presbyterian Church of Ireland, for their continued interest in our Home Mia- eiou work, and for their liberal donations on its behalf. 17 i! II 2C6 6. That the approval of the Assembly be given to placing on the roll of Bupplementcd congregations, those numbered on page xxii of the Report, notwithstanding that the}' do not reach the minimum contribution per member required by the Assembly, viz : New Glasgow, Dalhousie, North Sherbrooke, Melrose, Lonsdale, Balsover, Ayton, East Normanby, Vittoria, Kinloas and Bervie. 6. That the sanction of the Assembly be given to the reduction of the aniount to be paid by the Home Mission Fund of the West- ern Section to Manitoba College, to the extent of the two hundred and fifty pounds (jC250) granted to the College by the Free Church of Scotland and the Presbyterian Church of Ireland. 7. That the Assembly express its regret at the inability of the Rev. Donald Ross to proceed to the important field in the North- West to which he had been appointed, and its sympathy with him in the illness which disqualified him for work there. 8. That in the obligations which it contracts for the current ' year, the Home Mission Committee, to be appointed, be instructed to keep its expenditure within the amount which the fund may reasonably be expected to reach. Page 41. 9. That it be an instruction to the Home Mission Committee, Western Section, to pay the twenty- five per cent, de- ducted from the payments to supplemented ministers, vphere this bas not been done. 7. Resolutions of Assembly ^ 1881. Minutes 2(1, 21, 22. Adopt the reports, from the Maritime Provinces, on the subject of Home Missions and Supplementing ; rejoice in the work accomplished under both Comniitteee; grant the request of the Supplementing Commiitee for temporary delay in the payment of debt unavoidably incurred ; but instruct botn Committees to adopi m'^asures for removing the debt at the earliest day practicable, and for drawing out the liberality of our congregations in the Maritime Provinces, so as to become entirely self-sustaining; and further, direct the Statistical Committee to open a column for contributions to the Supplementing Fund from congregations in the Maritime Provinces. Siie^J&tt ^V» P^:ii(}'fy:A^ 267 .;»-».JM«« » '»»'' « l *"' [•ititne iting ; yrant ielay both It the )f our jtirely [tee to from Resolutions Anient Manitoba. 1. That congregations in Manitoba, liavin^ settled pastors, and not self-sustaining, be placed on a list, distinct from stations supplied by missionaries, to be called the list of Supplemented Con*^regations ; that a minimum contribution of $450 towards the salary of the Minister be necessary in order to entitle any congre- gation to be placed on this list, and that, in view of the greater cost of living in Manitoba compared with Ontario and Quebec, the Committee have power, if it sees fit, to supplement the salaries of ministers laboring in these congregations up to $850 per annum, 2. That the committee hereafter simply make grants to the fields, and that the list of laborers to be employed by the Pres- bytery in supplying these fields, be revised at the semi-annual meetings of the Home Mission committee ; with the under- standing that the committee are only liable for the amount of the grant to the field, except in the case of those missionaries directly appointed by this Committee, whose term of service has not expired. 3. That the distinction hitherto made in the remuneration of married and unmarried missionaries be done away, and that $800 be the salary of missionaries to be hereafter sent to Mani- toba, during the period of their direct appointment by the Com- mittee, unless in ca8e^ in which the great distance from Winnipeg would render a larger salary necessary ; with the understanding that the amount promised by the field to which the missionary is appointed to be regarded as a part of the salary named. 4. That a semi-annual grant be made to the Presbytery of Manitoba for exploring and giving temporary supply in newr districts, the details of the expenditure to be submitted to this Committee. ^ Appointment of Superintendent of Missions. The General Assembly further agreed to grant the prayer of the Overture from the llome Mission Committee of the Pres- bytery of Manitoba, and to appoint a Superintendent of the Missions within the bounds of said Presbytery, in the extensive and growing fields in Manitoba and tlie North-West. 1. That the salary of the Superintendent shall be at the rate of two thousand dollars (|2,000) per annum, and that this amount ^ ,:! 268 shall cover all expenses while the Superintendent mav be labouring within the Province of Manitoba, or its immediate neighbourhood, but that when he is engaged in visiting distant mission fields, such as Edmonton, the travelling expenses yhall be a matter of special arrangement with the General Assembly's Home Mission Board. 2. That the Rev James Robertson, of Knox Church, Winni- peg, be appointed Superintendent of Missions for the North- West. Minutes page 35, 3fi. Dr. Cochrane, appointed last Saturday to communicate with Mr. James Robertson as to his acceptance of the appointment ofSuperintendent of Missions in Manitoba and the North- West, reported that he had communication with Mr. Robertson, as instructed, and that Mr. Robertson had accepted the appointment with the condition that his salary, instead of being $2,000 without expenses, should be the same as that of the Professors in Manitoba College, and travellmg expenses. On motion the General Assembly reconsidered and rescinded the resolution come to on Saturday last in regard to the salary offered to Mr. Robenson, and adopted the following resolutious in rci^ard to this appointmsnt, namely : — 1. That the Rev. James Robertson be appointed Superinten- dent of Missions in Manitoba and the North-West Territory, at a salary of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) and travelling expenses. 2. That the Presbytery of Manitoba are hereby instructed to take the regular steps for loosing Mr. Robertson from the Pastoral charge of Knox Church, Winnipeg, in order to his entering on said office. 3. That the Home Mission Committee of the Western Sec- tion, in conjunction with thePresbyteryof Manitoba, are instructed to prepare a code of rules for the guidance of the Superintendent of Missions in the prosecution of his work ; said rules to be reported for approval to next General Assembly. 4. That the Convener of the Western Section of the Home Mission Committee, along with any other ministers of the Home Mission Committee, who may be in Manitoba, be requested to meet with the Presbytery of Manitoba, on occasion of Mr. Robertson's entermg upon the office of Superintendent of Mis- sions, and also confer with the Presbytery in regard to other matters affecting our mission work in the North-West Territories. fV'wM«(,» MWI 269 8. RESOLUTION OF ASSEMBLY, 1882. Rules for the Guidance of the Superinienticnt oj ^fissions in Manitoba and the rJ'orth- West. Minutes, p. 19-22. 1. His duties shall include the oversight and visitation of all the mission stations and supplemented con- gregations within the aforesaid territory; the organization of new stations and the adjusting of the amounts to be paid by the dif- ferent stations and congregations for the support of ordinances, and the amounts to be asked from the Home Mission Commit- tee; and in general the supervision and furtherance of the entire mission work of our Church in Maritoba and the North-West. lome jome to Mr. iMis- It her Iries. 2. In the prosecution of his work he shall consult with and report to the Presbytery of Manitoba, or such other Presbyteriea as may hereafter be erected. He shall al.so submit to the meetings of the Home Mission Committee, in March and October, a detailed statement of the progress of the work, including the adaptabilitv of the Missionaries to the fields assigned to them, and the fulfil- ment on the part of stations and supplemented congregations of the engagements entered into for the.support of the Missionaries. 3. He shall transmit to the Home MisHion Committee an annual report for presentation to the Assembly, containing com- plete statistics of the membership, families and adherents in each mission station and supplemented congregation ; also, the addi- tions made during the year, and the extent of the new territory occupied during the same period, with any other information and recommendations that may be deemed important for the Com- mittee and the General Assembly to know. 4. All Home Mission grants shall be paid by the Superinten- dent of Missions to the stations and supplemented congregations; and he shall be empowered, should he see cause, to withhold payments of said grants in cases where the stations and supple- mented congrejrations have not fulfilled their monetary engage- ments, or v.'nere sUttistics have not been regularly furnished. 6. Payments shall be miidc to the stations and congregations quarterly. m '. t 270 6. No draft shall in any case be drawn by the Superintendent of Missions until he has sent to the Convener of the Home Mis- sion Committee a detailed qiiarterly statement of the amounts due to each station and congregation, and until he has received his sanction to draw for such amounts on the Treasurer of the Churclj. 7. In the meantime the Missionary of Prince Albert shall receive his payments directly through the Convener of the Home Mission Committee. 8. The Superintendent of Missions shall spend a portion o' his time, ay directed by the Home Mission Committee, in the other Provinces, with a view to enlist the sympathies and evoke the liberality of the Church in the mission work in Manitoba and the North-West. 9. The Superintendent shall report his travelling expenses every six months to the Presbytery, to be passed by it before being paid by the Home Mission Committee. Regulations for Church and Manse Building Fund. 1. The Fund shall be called the Church and Manse Building Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for Manitoba and the North- West. 2. The amount to be aimed at in the first place shall be one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); the Fund shall be raised by subscriptions and bequests, and the canvass outside the limits of Manitoba and the North-West for subscriptions should not extend beyond two years, and the amounts should be payable within three years, at most, from the date of subscription. 3. The money constituting the Fund shall be, at the discre- tion of the Board, either invested, and the revenue accruing therefrom be given in the form of grants to congregations engaged in the erection of churches and manses, or shall be lent to such congregations for a limited number of years, either with or without interest. 4. The management of the Fund shall be intrusted to a Board of nine members, six of these to be appointed annually by the Assembly ; the other uiembers of the Board to be the Superintendent of Missions for Manitoba and the North-West, -ii,i««k,«w.t General Assembly thereafter. 5. All applications for aid shall be made to this Board through the Presbytery of the bounds, and before being con- sidered by the Board must be recommended by the Presbytery, but the Board is to In? sole judj'e as to the merits of the application, and the amount of aid to be granted. 6. The assistance where made in the form of a grant, shall not, except in special circumstances, exceed one-hlth of the total cost of the building; and when made in the form of a loan shall not exceed fifty per cent, of the coftt. The money shall be payable only when the building can be used for service, in the case of grants. In the case of loans, it nmv be advanced from time to time. No grant to be made or loan effected until the Board is satisfied that a valid title to the property, or a bond to that effect, has been secured by the congregation, and that the deed be in the form approved by the General Assembly. Board AppoinUd. Minutes p. 42. That Messrs. C. B. Pitblado, A. Bell (Portage la Prairie), Duncan McArthur, John F. Bain, G. D. Mc Vicar, and D. M. Gorden, together with Dr. Cochrane, James Robertson, and the person that may be appointed by the General Assembly's Home Mission Committee, be and are hereby appoint- ed a Board to administer the Church and Manse Building Fund for Manitoba and the North-West; and t'lrther, that the Board thus constituted be, and hereby is empowered to petition the Dominion Parliament for incorporation. Home Mission Fund — Relieved. Page 46. The Assembly adopted the following resolution : — That the Home Mission Committee of the Western Section, and that also of the Eastern Section, be relieved of the grants of $1,000 and $250 respectively hitherto paid from their funds lor the support of Manitoba College. 272 iii>' 7. It pliall be competent for tlie Board, with the approval of the General Assenibly, to make changes in these regulations, but such shall not extend to the alienation of the capital in- trusted to the Board . 8. The Board nhall report its transactions annually through the Home Mission Committee to the General Assembly. Rev, ,1. Robertson was requested to act as interim Treasurer of the Fund till the Board is duly constituted. Bequest of the late Joseph Mackay, Esq. On the recommendation of the Committee in reference to the bequest of the late Joseph Mackay, Esq., of Montreal, the As- sembly adopted the following resolution : — That with regard to the liberal bequest of the late M •• Jo«eph Mackay lor the Home Mission work of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, amountiug to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), it is ordered that the interest of the money, and so much of the capital as may be necessary together with the interest to make two tliousand dollars ($2,000) may be spent annually until the amount is exhausted, in assist- ing to carry on the Home Mission work of the Church. British Columbia. The Comnuttee submitted the following Minute in regard to the relations of the Rev. Mr. Jamieson to this Church, and as to the changes in these which it may be expedient to make, as well as in regard to the whole subject of the arrangements which it may be desirable and dutiful to make respecting the work of the Church in British Columbia. " At the last meeting of the Committee, the Convener hav- ing laid on the table and read communications from Rev. R. Jamieson, of New Westminster, and the Rev. Dr. Gray, Con- vener of the Colonial Committee of the Church of Scotland, in regard to the British Columbia field, a sub-committee was ap- pomted to take the correspondence into consideration, and re- port. The following is their Report and recommendations, which were adopted : — The letters submitted to your sub-committee from Mr. Jamieson and Dr. Gray set fortli the following facts : — 273 1. Mr. Jtiniieson intitnatefl his depiro to be disjoined from the Prenbytery in connection with the Church of Scotland in Eriti?h Columbia, and to be connected with Presbyterian Church in Canada; and furtner expresses his willingness to have a re- , c^ CuX^^ IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) / o '■<■' ^ //„ ^m V.s 1.0 I.I 1.25 IIIM 1125 IIIM 2.2 IIM 140 1.4 2.0 1.6 6' "/a ^ //, /a e". w a. -y y O 7 /A m m Photographic Sciences Corporation # € '<^ ^ O w^ 6^ ^i> 4. "^ 23 WEf^l MAIN STREET ""■ WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4SU3 ^^ ^ t^/ \ 6^ if 274 Report of Home Missions for 1882 Adopted, The General Assembly adopt the Report as a whole ; express their gratitude to the Great Head of the (Jhurch for the continued increase of prosperity which He has been pleased to grant in our Home Mission field, Western Section, during the past year, as appears from the Report which has just been sub- mitted ; that tlie thanks of the Assembly be given to the Com- mittee, and especialy to the Convener, for the time and care they have expended on the field of duty which has been under their special care ; that the recommendations of the Report with regard to British Columbia, and the Rules for the guidance of the Superintendent of Missions in Manitoba and the North-West,. and the Regulations for Church and Manse Building Fund, be adopted ; That the suggestion as to the disposition of the money bequeathed by the late Joseph Mackay be approved ; and that the Moderator, Dr Cochrane, be appointed a Deputy to visit Bri- tish Columbia, confer with the Presbytery there, and nmke in- uiry in order to ascertain the condition and prospects of the 'hurch in that District ; and further, that the Assembly thank Mr Robertson for his energetic efforts in connection with the Church and Manse Building Fund, and those subscribers whose f)rompt and generous contributions have made these efforts so- argely successful. . _ . Note. — The amount of Subscriptions to said Fund reported was $63,72G. Disposal of Report — Eastern Section. The General Assembly adopted unanimously the following resolution, moved by Dr. McGregor, seconded by Mr. A. J. Mowatt, for the disposal of the Report on Home Mission in the Eastern Section of the Church : — The General Assembly approves the reports and recommendations ot the Committees on Home Mis- sions and Supplementing in the Maritime Province's, and while expressing satisfaction at the work done during the past year, and at the improved financial condition of both Committees, trusts that every effort will be made to remove the debt on the Supple- menting Fund within the current year. The General Assembly desires to record grateful acknowledgement of the valuable ser* vices of the Rev. Dr. Waters, now of Newark, and of tiie Rev. C^ 275 B. Pitblado, now of Winnipeg, the joint Conveners of the Com- mitte for several years. Note. — The Eastern Home Mission field, comprises the Mari- time Provinces including Newfoundland, and its affairs are ad- ministered under similar regulations to those of the Western, only that its Supplementary Fund is managed by a separate Com- mittee. 9. Conveners. Western section Rev. W. Cochrane, D. D., Brantford, Ont., Eastern Section, Rev. John McMillan, B. D., Truro, N. S.,. Supplement Committee Rev. T. Sedgwick, Tatamagouche, N. S. 10 Home Mission and Supplemental Funds 1875 to 1882. 'Receipts, Western Section. 'Eastern Section. 1875-76 Total % $24,518.40 $6,841 .81 1876-77 a .36,78:M7 12,416.26 1877-78 <€ 29,6r>7.15 9,571.38 1878-79 t( 29,688.34 9,551.11 1879-80 tc 46,869.77 10,485.74 1880-81 " - <» 37,233.58 7,001.75 1881-82 « 39,649.23 8,849.38 $244,381.59 $64,718.43 Total for the whole Church for seven years $309,100.02 or an< annual average of $44,242.86, to which the average expenditure about approximates. MISSION TO LUMBERMEN. 1. Historical Statement. Minutes, 1876, App. p. 184. For seven years immediately prior to union, the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland prosecuted a Mission to the lumbermen in the Valley of the Ottawa. In presenting 276 this, their first Report, to the unit*"! Churches, (he Committee entrusted with the management of the Mission record their deep gratitude to God for the consummation of union, and for the beneficial effects it has had, and is likely to have, upon the Mission to the lumbermen. The object of the Mission is to bring the power o^the Gospel to bear upon the large number of men engaged in the shanties during the winter, when they are cut off from Church ordinances. It is the endeavor of the Mission to accomplish this object by a twofold agency: (1.) By the preaching of the Word by the ministers who may devote a certain portion of the winter to the work of visiting the shanties for this purpose; and (2.) By the difstribution of large quantities of English and French tracts, illustrated papers in both languages, such as British Workman^ Cottager and Artisan, Uouvrier Francais, and other appropriate literature, these papers and periodicals being distributed not merely by the ministers who may visit the shanties, but also by the employers and others, who kindly co-operate in the circula- tion of such literature. 2. Resolutions of Asskmblv. Minutes, 1876, p. 50. Thatthe support of this Mission be specially commended to the members of the Church in the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Minutes, 1877, p. 27. That further Presbyteries of the Church in those parts of the Dominion where lumbering opera- tions are largely carried on be instructed to consider, and as far as possible promote the spiritual welfare of the lumbermen. Minutes, 1878. p. 29; 1879, p. 49. The Assembly commend the Mission to the confidence and liberality of the Churches. 3. Mission transferred to the Synod. Minutes, 1880, p. 42. 1. Thatthe Mission be placed under the supervision ot the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa, commend- ing it to the special 8yn)pathy and support of the congregations within the Synoil, with instructions that any report of the Mission approved by that Synod, shall be embodied, for the information of the General Assembly, in the report of the Assembly's Home Mission Committee. 277 2. That the Committee to be appointed for the current year shall hold office until the next meeting of the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa, when their successors will be appointed by the Synod. 4. Report 1882. Minutes, App. pp. 8-9. From which it appears that over 200 shanties were visited containing several thousand men with whom religions exercises were held on Sabbath and week days, and among whom large numbers of Bibles and religious books were distributed. As in former seasons, the committee have, during the past winter, distributed large quantities* of English and French public- ations among the shantymen through the colporteurs of the Ottawa Bible Society. The colporteurs invariably find fhat these publications are gladly welcomed and highly prized by the men. One of them, Mr. Robert Stewart, reports that he distributed them among 35 shanties on the Magnasippi and Kippewa, con- taining 1,241 men. Another colporteur, Mr. Alexander Stewart, distributed his supply among 13 shanties and 4 depots, containing about 320 men, cinefiy on the Madawaska and its tributaries. Mr. Stewart bears testimony to very excellent work wron^ht by two students from Queen's University in the township of Carlow during the summer of 1881, illustrating the way in which the work of this Mission aids in developing the general work of Home Missions in some of the outlying districts. This Mission has been specially entrusted by the General Assembly to the supervision and support of the Syncxi of Montreal and Ottawa, ana although an increasing number of congregations contribute to the funds of the Mission, yet the great majority of the congregations within the bounds' of the Synod still fail to render any assistance. The committee are of opinion that the work of the Mission should, at least during the winter, receive the undivided efforts of several missionaries, and they would endeavor to secure the services of such men if the funds at their disposal were sufficient to warrant the engagement of them. In the meantime they recommend that, as heretofore, there be secured for the Mission, during part of the winter, the services of some of those ordained ministers or missionaries whose fields ol labor are adjacent to the lumbering districts. ir' ir 278 They also recommend that, in future, increased supplies of French publications be procured for distribution. Receipts, $579.19. Expenditure, $492.07. Balance on liand, $87.12. Rev. W. Moore, D. D., Convener. Mr. A. Drummond, Trea- surer. II. FRENCH EVANGELIZATION. 1. Assembly Rlgulations. Minutes, 1875. p. 14. 1. That the work of French evan- gelization hitherto carried on by the churches, be united under a General Assembly Board of French Canadian E/angelization, whose office shall be in Montreal. 2. That the members of the said Board resident in Montreal, constitute an Executive Board for the conduct of the Board's operations in the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario; and thatth"? members resident in the Maritime Provinces constitute a similar Executive Board, having its seat at St. John, N. B., for the con- duct of the same in the said Provinces. 3. That for the successful prosecution of the work, a Gene- ral Secretary be appointed, who can speak and preach in French and Englisli, and wliose duties in addition to raising funds shall 4. That the training of French Ministers and Missionaries in the Presbyterian College, Montreal, be made, as heretofore, in the Canada Presbyterian Church, a first charge upon the Fund for French Evangelization. 6. That Schools and Mission Stations be planted, wherever openings can be made for them, throughout the wide extent of the French Canadian and Acadian fields. Appointment of Sea^etary and Agent. Page 15. It was further resolved to appoint the Rev. C. A. Tanner General Secretary of the Beard, with a salary of $1,000 and travelling expenses, and the Committee was instructed to define his duties for the present year and -eport thereon. Minutes 1876, pages 81, 82. The General Assembly resolved :-— to agree to the appointment of an additional Agent; and that the Rev. R. H. Warden be appointed Agent in terms of the above resolution, with a salary of $1,000. W: 279 encb tand) Trea- e van- under ation, itreal, oard's I at th3 iniilar e con- I Gene- drench s shall )naries of ore, pn the lerever tent of C. A. $1,000 cted to ?ed :-^ d that ; above Miscellaneous Leyislaiion . Minutes 1877, p. 39. The General Assembly resolved :— • 1. To reconnnend that, in order to avoid confusion, all moneys contributed to the support of Frencli Evangelization be sent (iirect to tiie Treasurer, the Rev. R. H. Warden, 210 St. James Street, Montreal. 2. To place the entire control of the work of French Evan- gelization under one Board of nmnagement, whicli shall carry on its operations as far as possible through the Presbyteries within whose bounds the special fields may be found. Minutes 1878, p. 30. The General Assembly resolved that : — In regard to localities where assistance may be needed from the Board of French Evangelization and the Home Mistsion Com- mittee, arrangements shall be made lor a joint meeting of sub- committees of the Board of French Evangelizatioi? and the Home Mission Committee, in order to secure the necessary co- operation. ^i*^- '3; t,tl.'j-7 f{-:- Minutes 1878, p. 49. The General Assembly resolved : — To enjoin anew that all moneys contributed to tlie support of French Evangelization (including the Rev. C. Chiniquy's work) be sent direct to the Treasurer, the Rev. R. H. Warden, 210 St, James Street, Montreal. Minutes 1879, pp. 53, 54. The General Assembly resolved : — That the Report be adopted, with the exception of the recom- mendation regarding Mr. Ami, leaving it to the discretion of the Board of French Evangelization to take what steps they may think best in order to provide him with a suitable place of worship ; and that the matter of the employment of an Agent in Britain be left to the judgment of the Board. Transfer oj Poitite-aux- Trembles to the Board. Minutes 1880, p. 31, The General Assembly agreed: 1. To sanction the agreement between the Board of French Evangelization and the French Canadian Missionary Society as to the transfer of the mission schools at Pointe-aux-Trembles, and the whole work of that Society. ?!1 280 If 1 2. To empower the Board to secure t!.c services of the Rev^ C. A. Tanner, to canvass for a time in America and Great Britain, witli a view to convcv information as to tjje work of the Board, and especially as to the new arrangements, and to raise contributions for tlie purciiase and maintenance of tlie scliools at Pointe-aux-Trembles. Agreement with F. C. M. Society. i; (I) The value of the property to be determined by two com- petent persons. This has been done and the price fixed at $5,500. (2) The terms of payment and other details to be arranged by the Board and a Committee of the Society appointed for the I^urpose. ,,,. (3) Tlie proceeds of the sale of the property and effects at Pointe-aux-Trembles to be expended, after meeting all existing liabilities and engagements of the Society, in the support of Colporteurs, circulation of the Holy Sriptures and or French religious literature, as hitherto. (4) On the completion of the sale to the Board of French Evangelization, and the consequent withdrawal of the French Canadian Missionary Society from its Mission School work at Pointe-aux-Trembles, the Society has decided to withdraw froni all Missionary work, and to bring its existence to a close so soon as the funds derived from the sale of the property at Pointe-aux- Trembles, together with any other unsolicited contributions meanwhile received, will have been expended; it being further understood that the Society will not solicit contributions as heretofore, and will at once issue a circular explanatory of the decision come to, and the providential indications of its duty now to withdraw from the field of missionary work among the French Canadians, which it has been honoured of God to occupy for the past forty years with such important results. (5) That the balance of a legacy from the late B. Gibb, Esq., as received by the Society from the Craig Street Church, Montreal, be handed over to the Board of Fretich Evan<^elization, subject to the interest being appropriated for educational work at the Mission Schools. 281 Appointment of Board. Minutes, 1881, p. 30. — The Board recoinrnend that the- General Assembly, instead of ap{X)intin;;, as heretofore, a Board consisting of" U'tween fifty and sixt^ nieniberp, and an Executive Conimittee of those members residing in Montreal, appoint a Board numbering thirty members, to hold at least two regular meetings annually, the travelling expenses of the members to be- paid from the fund, and the Executive to be appointed by said Board at its first meeting each year. This was done, with Rev* Principal MacVicar, D.I),, LL.D., Chairman, and Rev. R. H» Warden, Secretary-Treasurer. 2. Rkport — Progress of French Canadian Evangelization. Though Canada ceased to be a French colony and waa ceded to Britain in 1763, yet the Protestant churches of the parent country neglected for fifty long years the spititual interests of the French Canadians, — the Church of Rome, during these years, gained many proselytes from English-speaking nominal Protestants who had settled in the colony. ous ther as the uty the ibb, rch, ■ion, ork The first French Protestant missionary was a Wesleyan^ from Guernsey, who laboured among the French in several parts of the Province of Quebec from 1815 to 1821. During the next thirteen years nothing seems to have been done. The Grande Ligne Mission was established in 1834 and the French Canadian Missionary Society in 1839. This latter Society, while supported largely by Presbyterians, was non-denominational. After an honourable record of over forty years it recently withdrew from the field because of the prosecution of the work of French Cana- dian Evangelization by the several branches of the Protestant Church ill Canada. During the period of its existence it circu- lated upwards of 57,000 copies of God's Word and some 650,000 French tracts and religious publications. It established mission schools at Pointe-aux-Trembles as well as at other points in the Province. It formed, and for a time fostered, a number of mis- sion congregations, and prosecuted the work of colportage with much vigour and success. To the efforts of this Society, under God, are largely owing the great changes that have taken place in the religious sentiments of the French-speaking people of the 18 282 Province of Quebec during the last forty years. It may not be out of place here to mention the nnmea of tlie Rev. Dr. Wilkes, Mr. .Ian>es Court, and the late Mr. James il. Orr and the liev. Dr. Taylor, of Montreal, to whom more than any other, under God, the Society owed its existence an 1 its long career of useful- ness. It is encouraging to state that, though the Society has now ceased operations, many of its life-long Iricrnls continue to take a deep interest in the work ot French Canadian Evangeliza- tion, and are among the warmest supporters of the work of the Board. Not only are the Pointe-aux-Trembles schools, but also nearly all the congregations and most ot the missionaries and !, -colporteurs of the Society now in connection with the Presby- / terian Board. ,,. , ^.^ Prior to 1875 the several branches of tlie Presbyterian Church carried on separate French Canadian Missions. Since ^;he union of the Churches in 1875 the work has made rapid -«tridee, each succeeding year showing marked progress. French-Speaking Population of the Dominion. ; According to the recently published census of 1881, the French-speaking popultaion of the Dominion is 1,300,000, of whom 10,000 are in Prince Edward Island, 41,000 in Nova Scotia, 57,000 in New Brunswick, 13,000 in Manitoba and the North-West Territories, 100,000 in Ontario, and upwards of 1,000,000 in the Province of Quebec. The great aim of the Board is to give the Gospel of Jesus ■Christ to this class of our fellow-subjects, comprising as ^hey do nearly one-third of the entire population ot_the country. The Means Employed by the Board. In seeking to accomplish this aim the following three agencies are employed by the Board : — -iu W 1. CoLPORTAOE. — In many of the French settlements there is not a single Protestant to be found, and to attempt opening a Preaching Station or even a Mission School in such places would not only he a dangerous but futile step. The only method of reaching the people iu these spiritually destitute districts is by means of the Colporteur going from house to house, scattering 283 •y e8U8 do ?ncies there ing a rould od of nis by lering broadcast the seed of the Kingdom, conversing on Divine things with tiiose willing to listen, reading with them the Word of Lite, aFid, when permitted, leaving in their homes a tract or copy of the Bible. 2. Mission Schools. — As soon an a group of families in any settlement has been wrought to a knowledge of the truth, and lias abjured Romanism, one of the first steps is to open a Mission School for the education of the young, and especially for their in- struction in the principles of the Bible. The Teachers employed have been in some instances earnest Christian ladies, but more generally French Students for the Ministry. Many of these teachers occupy part of their time in the work of Colportage and also in conducting Mission Servicee on tlie Lord's Day. 3. Preaching Stations. — The main branch of the Board's work is the planting of Mission Stations and the formation of con- gregations, wherever, in the providence of God, there is an open- ing for such. Mission Schools. Minutes, 1882, App. p. CXX. When a family severs its connection with the Church of Rome, the Colporteurs of the Board have instructions to endeavour to get tljo parents to send one or two of the older children to the Central Mission Schools at Pointe-aux-Trembles, these schools being open to them as well as to the children of Roman Catholics. Where, liowever, there are two or three French Protestant families residing near each other, the Board appoint a teacher a d open a Mission School, meeting in whole or in part the expenses connected therewith. Into these schools are gathered the children of converts, as also such of the Roman Catholics as can be induced to attend. In all the schools connected with the Board both French atid jgli pecial proi €nce is given to the religious training of the pupils. The teachers, in addition to their school duties, give a portion of their time to colporting in the district, more especially with a view of getting the Roman Catholic families to send their children to school. During the year, schools were maintained as follows in the fields uttder the care of the Board : — 'S^ 284 Pointeaux-Trernblcfl, number of pupils attending, 80 : Port- au-Pereil, 17 ; Pointe-au-Bouleaux, l.'J ; St. Judo, 19 ; St. Uya- cinthe, 28 ; St. Antoine Abbe, 10 ; RuflseKL Hall, Montreal, 45 j Canning Street, Montreal, 21 ; Joliette, IG ; Grenv 'e, 30 ; Na- mur, 35 ; Mashain MIIIf, 20 ; Ste. Anne, Illinois, 145; total teachers, 19 ; pupils, 480. Point-aux-lYembles ScJiools. These Mission Schools, situated on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, nine miles east of Montreal, were founded in 1846 by the French Canadian Missionary Society, and were pur- . chased by last General Assenibly andf immediately thereafter transferred to Ihe Board. On the Mission property there are two buildings, one for boys, which can occominouate about 150, and the other for girls, with accommodation for between 10 and 50. Upwards of 2,000 French Canadians have already been educated here. Many of these now occupy positions of trust and influence as ministers, teachers, physicians, lawyers, merchants, etc. Pupils are admitted between the ages of thirteen and twenty-five, the average age being about seventeen. A preference is given to the sons and daughters of French Roman Catholic parents and to the children of recent converts living in parishes where there is no Protestant school. The session begins in October each year, and continues for seven months. The pupils all reside in the buildings, and thus enjoy the advantages of a Christian home, under the watchful nurture ofearnest, devoted teachers. They all take their share of house-work. The day's duties are thus laid out: Rise at 5.30 a.m. All are in the class rooms studying privately from G to 7. Breakfast at 7. House and out-door work from 7.30 to 8.45. Family worship, when all assemble together, boys and girls, at 8.45. School begins at 9, with united Bible class for all, and continues till 12. Dinner at 12, followed by recreation to 1.30. Then, classes till 4, recreation from 4 to 5, classes from 6 to 6, tea at 6, recreation to 7. Studying privately in the class room till 9, then family wor- ship (boys and girls in their separate buildings) at 9, and all in bed, and lights out by 9.30 p.m. There are five teachers, two of whom are married, and all of whom reside in the buildings. They are all earnest Christians, of devoted missionary spirit, thorough- ly consecrated, it is believed, to their work. The principal, Mr. J. Bourgoin, has been eleven years connected with the Institution, 285 r\ and is admirably adapted for his position. Special prominence ift given to religiouH instruction and to the toaciiing uf the Bil>le on the points of difference l>etween Protestatits and Roman Catholics. In these every pupil is thorou-ihly indoctrinated, and it is no exageration to state that comparatively few of our Eng- li»h-s|><'akin}{ yonncr men and women are better acquainted with their liildes, or better able to give a reason for ti»e hope that is in thein, than can the pupils of Pointe-aux-Trembles when they leave the Mission Schools there. The Board have no hesitation in warmly commending these Institutions as worthy of public confidence, assured that no means are nmre likely, by the bless- ing of God, to be efficacious in the work of French Canadian Evangelization, and in advancing the cause of Christ in the Pro- vince of Quebec, than these centtal Mission Schools, now provi- dentially connected with our Presbyterian Church. After deducting the fees paid by tlie pupils, and expense of repairs, etc., the average cost to the Church of each pupil is about $50 per session. The Board are most anxious tnat the Institutions should be supported by means of scholarships of |50 each, guaranteed by private individuals or by Sabbatii Schools, A particular pupil is assigned to the donor of a scholarship, to whom reports as to the progress made are forwarded from time to tin>e. In this way a Sabbatn School, contributing a scholarship, is put directly in correspondence with the Mission School, ana the let- ters, if read publicly to the Sabbath School, tend to keep up their interest in the work. Moreover, the School can, every Sabbath, remember, by name, in its prayers, the pupil it supports, and can scarcely fail itself to receive the benefit by being thus directly brought into contact with the pupil educated by means of its niissionary contributions. The session just closed, has by God's blessing, been one of the most successful in the history of the schools. Tiie attendance was somewhat less than in the previous session, chiefly owing to the opening of a similar institution in the citj' of Montreal and to careful discrimination on the part of the Committee in the ad- mission of papils. The number in attendance was eighty-six. The schools were regularly visited and examined each month by a Committee of the Board. A superior class was in8titute • • • 60 27 34 28 6 12 26 27 21 426 25 72 221092 03 31 13 18 12 5 6 12 11 8 22 10 12 15 9 19 170 55 24 19 7 15 21 11 14 50 36 .;8 32 16 16 13 15 22 150 60 160 Attend- ance. Sabbath School. 05 Eh 105 33 19 30 29 37 120 18 24 20 10 43 13 21 50 40 45 20 35 25 35 35 20 50 140 75 30 30 100 50 120 30 7-) 90 100 60 50 30 50 35 40 45 300 110 300 13 17 » • • 18 30 21 • • • • 20 12 20 54 58 14 25 90 • • • • U.S. 30 U.S. 35 26 30 44 > • • • 32 10 24 • • • • 250 45 114712527 1006 306413520 77 18 22 57 33 4i 16 20 81 52 93 56 31 210 14 33 116 29 134 18 22 14 20 68 105 30 41 94 37 24 212 50 1150 ^ OQ -•-> o O s $112 07 47 77 43 50 32 06 97 78 36 00 { 450 00 "eo 00 40 00 60 00 46 00 399 54 160 00 11 77 50 00 100 00 375 00 76 00 22 00 240 00 "65*00 65 00 42 50 28 78 600 00 260 00 287 French Canadian Missions of all the Churches. App. p. 129. Though our Presbyterian Church has been greatly honoureer a few days' illness. Herself a convert (rom Romanism, she was devo'tedly attached to the work of the Societv, and discharged the humble duties devolving on her with great fidelity. Since Mrs. Oliver's death the house work of the Honie has been under the management of Mrs. Lockert. Every Thursday morn- ing during the winter the House Committee met for the purpose of seeing anyone who might wish work or assistance. In no case was help given until the Committee were fully satisfied that it was deserved. Very few indeed of those aided have given cause to regret having rendered the necessary assistance. During the cold weather hot soup and bread were provided for the women on Thursday morning, and this in some ijistances constituted their whole breakfast. Your Committee ^^ould take this opportunity of thanking the friends who so kindly supplied the means for affording thib enjoyment. Finances. Receipts $1,074.42. Expenditures $1,494.62. !:■ Officers, Mrs. M. H. Campbell, President. Miss H. M. Gordon, Treasurer, - ■tj,f,iLH^-t^x*m:iixjiti^am*ssiii»*,.:^M£i~ 291 III. FOREIGN MISSIONS. 1. Resolution' of Assembly, 1876. Minutes page 46. That the report", now read, be received and remitted to a Committee, Mr. D. M. Gorden, Convenei\ witli instructionH to consider these and report ; that the thanks of the Assembly be given to the Committees and especially to their Con- veners ; that the Assembly rejoice at the success of Mission work on the Saskatchewan, in China, India, tlie New Hebrides and Trinidad, and in the prospects of extended usefulness opening up to the Church, as also at the engagen^ent of additional Mission- aries, who are soon to proceed to their litids of labor: that the Assembly approve of the formation of the " Woman's Foreign Missionary Society," and anticipate valuable aid from such an Association" ; anti commend the cause of Foreign Missions to the prayers and increasing liberality of the Church at large. 2. Proposed Regulations Anent Foreign Missions. surer , Minutes 1876, pp. 65, 66, 1. There shall be a central Fund, to be designated the Foreign Mission Fund, from which the operations of the Church in the Foreign Mission department of her work shall be sustained; and all the Congregations and Home Mission Stations throughout the Church shall be required to make an annual contribution to this Fund. 2. There shall be one Board appointed annually by the General Assembly for the direction of the Foreign Mission work of the Church, and it shall be the duty of said Board — 1. To administer the funds provided for Foreign Mission purposes, and render an account of the same to the General Assemblv at its annual meeting. 2. To take the oversight of the Missionaries now engaged, or who may hereafter be engaged, in the service of the Church, and to issue, from time to time, to said Missionaries such orders and instructions as niay be deemed necessary. 3. To seek out such Ministers or others that may be willing to undertake Foreign Mission work, to judge of their qualifications, (where necessary to conduct their preparatory training), and to appoint them to their particular fields of labour. #1' 292 3. Tlie Foreign Mission Board shall, in the meantime, be divided into two sections, one comprising the members in Ontario, Quebec and the North-West, and the other the members in the Maritime Provinces, each of these sections to have special charge of the Missions now existing in connection with the Western and Eastern portions of the Church respectively, and such other Missions as may hereafter, by the General Assembly, be assigned to any or either of them. The two sections of the Board shall, during the year, hold at least one joint meeting, and shall combine the reports of their operations in their respective sections, to be submitted, year by year, to the General Assembly. 4. The travelling expenses of members of the Foreign Mis- sion Board, in attending meetings of the Board, with all other incidental charges connected with the transaction of the busi- ness entrusted to it, shall be defrayed from the Foreign Mission Fund. m. iv. 3. Report of Committee on Reports op Foreign Missions. In accordance with its recommendations, it was resolved as follows, viz. : — 1. The Assembly authorize the Presbytery of Manitoba to ordain Mr. John McKay as a Missionary to labor amon^the In- dians, when, after consi'llation with the Foreign Mission Commit- tee, it may be thought desirable in the interests of the Mission to do so. 2. The Rev. J. Fraser Campbell, in accordance with his pre- vious appointment, is directed to proceed to Madias, but empow- ered to visit Central India and, if he should consider that to be a more promising field of labor, to report the fact to the Eastern section of the Foreign Mission Committee. 3. In view of the recent resignation of the Rev. J. D. Murray, Missionary to Aneiteum, the Assembly express sympathy with him in the circumstances which have rendered necessary his withdrawal from that field of labor and direct the Foreign Mission Committee to take such action as they may deem expedient in the circumstances. ^^-mifaimiis» n' 293 118 pre- npow- to be a Eastern urray, y with ry his yiission t Id the 4. The Assmblv direct the Committee to accept the offer which the Rev. Jas. t)ougla8, of Cobourg, has made of himself for B'oreign Mission work, and authoilze them to send him out to labor in Central India, as soon as circiimetances will permit. Further, the Assembly instruct the Presbytery of Peterborough to take the necessary steps for his release from his present charge. 6. The Assembly — finding that the sum of twenty-six thous- and dollars ($26,000) annually, is required to carry on the work already undertaken ; that a large additional expenditure of not less than five thousand eight hundred dollars ($5,800) will be re- quired to cover the outfit, passage money and salaries of the Mis- sionaries now about to be sent to India; that the income of the Fund must reach nearly thirty-two thousand dollars ($32,000) to enable the Committee to meet the annual expenditure to which the Church has now committed itself; and that the Treasuty is at present virtually empty — commend these facts to the prayerful liberality of all their congregations. 4. Resolution of Assembly, 1877. Minutes, p. 36. 1. The Assembly authorize a separation between the mission work among the Indians and the niain- tenance of Gospel ordinances among the settlers at the Prince Albert Mission in the North-Wept — the school to be main- tained in the meantime in connection with and under the super- vision of the Foreign Mission, but the supply of Gospel ordinances to the English-speaking people to devolve on the Home Mission Committee. 2. Empower the Foreign Mission Committee to send another Missionary to the Island of Formosa, if the state of the fund should warrant the necessarily increased expenditure. Further, the Assembly a^ree, in the event of the Rav. J • Eraser Campbell signifying his desire to be at Indore in connection with Mr. Douglas, to accede to his wish ; his support from January 1st, 1878, to devolve on the funds of the Western section of the Forei(^n Mission Committee. 3. Authorize the Foreign Mission Committee to send depu- tations to visit the congregations of the Church or to employ other suitable means to evoke increasing liberality in support of this scheme. 294 ': ■ I ill; 4. Leave the appointment of a fourth Missionary to Trindad with tlje sub-Committee for the Maritime Provinces, to be dealt with as they may find it to be expedient and practicable. 5. With a view to awaken deeper interest in the Mission work of the Church by affording more full and accurate inform- ation, the Assembly author* ze the Western sub-Con»ujittee to procure suitable wail-maps of the difierent Missi. n-fields, and instruct both sections of the Committee to furnish interesting information respecting the origin and history of our several Missions. 6. Refer for consideration to the Foreign Mission Committee the subject-matter of the following recommendation, viz : — *' The '* Connnittee sugi;est to the General Assembly that it would be " desirable to recommend the formation of Woman's Foreign " Mission Societies in each Presbytery of the Church, with branch ** societies in the several congregations of the Presbytery; and " that the Presbyterial Societies should, if they see tit, send their " reports to the Conveners of the sub-Committees on Foreign " Missions and their contributions to the Treasurers of t:»e Foreign ** Mission funds." Page 49. The Assembly agreed to pospone consideration of the " proposed Regulations anent Foreign Missions-" Cvide Min- utes IH76, p. 65), until the next meeting of Assembly, and to continue during the present year the system now in operation. 5. Resolutions of Assembly, 1878. Minutes, p. 50. 1. Authorize the Sub-Committee of the Wes- tern Section to proceed with the erection of buildings for residence of Missionaries at Indore; enjoin Ministers to lay the urgent need of such buildings before their congregations, as part of the ordinary requirements of the Fund; and at the same time em- power the Committee to lay this work before such well-known friends of Missions as they may think proper to address, and in such manner as in their judgment ma}'^ seeni wise. 2. Appoint a Committee to consider in what manner the Foreign Mission Committee and the Juvenile Mission Committee may most harmoniously and efficiently prosecute their work. Dr. Wardrope, Convener ; with instructions to report to next General Assembly. 295 3. The Asneinbly thankfully recognize the iinj)ortant service rendered hy the various Woman's Foreign MiHsionary Societies in raising lundn for the support of work among tlje won»en and ■chihlren of heatlien landn, and in Hlimulating the Missionary zeal of the Church at home; and, having had submitted the Donstitution of '* The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of tlie Presbyterian Church in Canada (Western Section)" record the'r general approval of the same, and cordially recommend the forniation of Branch Societies in Presbyteries and congregations in the manner provided for in its Constitution, with the consent «ind authority of Ministers and Sessions. 4. Authorize the Eastern Section of the Foreign Mission Comniitiee to take such steps as they may deem necessary to send a fourth Missionary to Trinidad. 5. Refer the subject of granting aid to Missionaries, who ■may find it necessary to send tiieir children l»omc for education, to the Kub-Committees to mature a schejne to be submitted to next General Assembly ; and authorize the Eastern Section to make such pro'Msion in the meantime to meet such cases as have emerged or may emerge during the year, as they see to be just to 4all parties. G. Express gratification at the continued energy and useful- ness of the Juvenile Mission, and recommend it to tiie hearty support of the Sabbath-Schools of the Church. 6. Resolutions of Assembly, 1879. Minutes, pp. 30-31. That the report for the Western Section 'be adoptetl, and that the Committee be authorized to take steps, as soon as practicable, to send Mr. John Wilkie as a Missionary 4,0 India or China. Unanimously adopted the following motion. The General Assembly hereby instruct the Convener of the Foreign Mission Committee to apply to the Dominion Government for the issue of the patent or patents, for the various Foreign Mission premie^B' ibelonging to or that may in future be granted to the Church in jJdanitoba and the North-West Territory, and hereby appoint ■|John Black, D.D., of Kildonan, Professor George Brvce, of 'Winnipeg, in the Province of Manitoba, Professor William McLaren of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, the Rev. Dona'd Ross and James Jamieson Campbell, both of Prince Albert, North-West Territory, aa the Trustee? to whom the said W"- 296 Ill : I'll- !! I patent or patents may be ipsued, to hold the lands and premises to be thereby granted, for the benefit of the PreHbyterian Church in Canada, for the use of the Indian Missions of the said Church or upon such trusts and to such use and for such otiier purposes as the General Assembly of the said Church n»ay, by any reso- lution or resolutions duly passed at any meetinii thereof, declare and appoint. And in the event of any of the said Trustees, or of the Trustees for the time being, dying, resigning, becoming incapable of acting or ceasing to be a member in full communion with the said Church, the said General Assembly may at any meeting thereof elect a new Trustee or Trustees in the place and stead of the Trustee or Trustees for the time being, ao dyings resigning, becoming incapable of acting, or ceasing to be member in full communion with the said Church. It was moved and carried unanimously , that the action of the Eastern Section of the F'oreign Mission Committee in raising the salaries of the Missionaries in Trinidad for the past year by an increase of fifty pounds (£50) sterling, be sanctioned anci the Committee authorized to continue the same rate o. oayment for the future ; that the reports be published in the " Presbyterian. Record ; " and that the report as a whole be adopted. Extracts from Reports 1879. Minutes, App. pp. 88-89. Your Committee have drawn up- a series of Regulations fol the conducting of the Mission in Central India which they trust will aid in the harn)oniou8 and orderly prosecution of the work. In preparing them they have- been guided largely by the experience of other bodies, which are prosecuting Missionary work m the same field. Time may show the necessity of minor modifications in these rules ; but your Committee do not anticipate that any very radical change is likely to be required. A copy of these regulations which have been, adopted ad interim will be found appended to this report. 7. Regulations for Missions ix Central India, (western SECTION.) 1. Until such time as the Presbytery can be established, the male Missionaries shall be instructed to meet as a Council, quarterly at least, and consult in reference to the work of the Mission; and they sIipII also assume the general oversight and direction of the work, subject to the directions of the General Assembly's Committee. 297 i8e» ircU irch 0868 reHO- jT of [i»ing inion , any e and yingr iinber of the ig the by an id the en t for terian. ,wn up- iion in jua and [y have- loh are Iv sliow t your Is likely e been [estern led, the Council, of the Iht and reneral 2. Until there are three or more Missionaries in the field, the ordained Miebionarie.H Hhall preside alternately, each tor a Period of one year. Ti»e Rev. J. M. Donglas shall be the first resident. After three or more Missionaries are in the field, they shall elect their own President annually, in such manner as they may see fit. 3. The Committee will regard tlie Council as charged with special responsibility for the expenditure of the funds remitted by the Treasurer or Agent of the Church, or received in the field for the use of Missionaries, — it being understood that the salaries of Missionaries shall be paid at the par rate of sterling exchange, and also that the salaries of Canadian Missionaries shall be subject to the current rate of excliange ill India; and the Com- mittee will require the Counjil's recommendation of all esti- mates and expenses before giving its approval to them. 4. The Committee shall designate Missionaries to particular fields of labour; and if^ in the progress of the work, a change is deemed desirable, it may be determined by the Council, subject to the approval of the Efome Committee. 6. All itinerancies or district work shall be determined by the Mission Council, all expenses thereby entailed, over and above the Missionary's average home expenditure, shall be borne by the Mission. 6. No individual Missionary shall incur, in schemes of work, an expenditure exceeding $50 per annum. 7. The Mission Council shall nominate a Treasurer for appointment by the Assembly's Committee, who shall carefully preserve all deeds of Mission property and other legal papers not transmitted to the Committee; receive moneys from the Treasurer or Agent of the Church and from other sources, for Missionary purposes; pay the salaries of the Missionaries at the end of each month or at such other stated period as the Council shall determine ; and defray the regular expenses of the Com- mittee, and in no case exceeding them without its approval. He i« expected to keep, in books procured at Mission expense, clear and correct account of all receipts and payments and to havy vouchers of the latter; his books must be open to the inspection of the other members, or to any one of them, at any time ; his accounts must be auditedby a Committee of two members of the 19 ;)h1 29ft '.! i ■U •-«i- Misfiion appointed each year for thifl purpose j and a report of all JroceiptH and payniontH niiiHt be made to the TreaHurer or Agent of the Church yearly, or more frequently if desired, witl> a balance sheet, clearly exhibiting the condition of the MiflRioii Treasury. Neither the Treasurer nor any member of a Miflwion may draw on the Treasurer or Agent of the Ciiurch for iunde, without lirst receiving pernussion, formally expressed. 8. All agents employed in the Mission shall be paid from the Treasury of the Foreign Mission Connnittec, and the names of native agents who may Ik* supported by Congregations or Sabbath Schools, shall be furnished to said Committee froni time to time by the Mission Council. 9. The Mission Council shall prepare, at the end of the year, 6 general report of missionary worK, to be sent to the Committee in the first week in January. Each Missionary is requested to prepare also a personal narrative of his labours during the year, with any statement of his own views of the missionary work, or of the Lord's dealings with him, which he may think proper to give ; tiiis narrative, in the form of a letter, should be sent to the Con- vener of tlie Assembly's Foreign Missson Committee, early in January. All communications of the nature of complaints, or Proposals requiring immediate action on the part of the Assem- ly a Committee, shall be transmitted through the Mission Council. 10. At the end of one year after the arrival of a missionary in the field, the Mission Council is requested to make a report to the Committee in regard to his knowledge of the native language and his skill in the practical use of it. Tlie ability to write and speak the native language well, is an indispensable qualification for missionary work, without which no one can expect to con- inue in the service of the Committee. 11. The Mission Council shall prepare, at the end of each year, a careful estimate of the jjrobable necessary expenses of its work for the year ensuing, specifying the different oujects in de- tail, to be forwarded to the Committee the first week in January. When there is more than one station in a mission, eacli station shall prepare its estimates, to be submitted for examination and approval by the Mission Council at iis annual meeting. It is the desire of the Committee that the estimates should be so com- plete ajs to preclude special application to Churches, Sabbath 299 :uage and latioa ("on- ' each of its in de- nary, tation in and lis the coni- ibath Schooln, or AftMOciationft, for ohjectH not Rppcifictl in them. No iniHsionary shonld apply to the Cotnnuttee for fniidH lor njission work withont first conterring with the MlKnioji Conncil. VV^Ijen thefle Mission eHtiinateH have been approved by the Conitnittoe, they govern the expenditure of the year, and nnist not be exceed- ed. If npecial cases arine, caHing for now expenditure, they should be made matters of correspondence with the Committee, except wiien funds are provich'd Irotn other sources than the 'reasury of the Church, such as tiie donations of Christiatj friends nt the station or from other soiircee, as those referred to in the next paragraph. 12. The object of missionary life must ever be lield sacred, that of " preaching Christ and Uim crucified;" l»nt if, witiiout turning asitie from this object, missionaries shotdd be tenjpor- arily led, by Providential circumstances, with the consent of their brethren in the Mission and the approval of the Commitee, to engage in work which brings to tliem pecuniary remuneration, the nuniey so received shall be turned over to t!ie treasury of the Mission, to be used as local funds under its direction, and to be reported to the Conunittee. In such cases the missionaries will continue to draw their usual salaries from the Conjmittee. 13. The salary of a missionary, although varying in different countries, according to the expense of living, is fixed on the principle of giving only a comfortable support to the missionaries while they continue in the service of tine Committee, in the mission field and work. Usually a house is provided or house rent paid ; a salary to a married man, and an allowance to each child under eighteen years of age ; two-thirds of the salary of a married man to one unmarried; and to single women, such salary as may be agreed upon wfter conference with tiie Mission Council. The salary in overy case begins on the missionary's arrival^at his station, and ends when hejeaves it on his return to the country from which he was designated, or on connection with the Committee being terminated. Provision for missionaries on visits to Canada, or for a missionary remaining at his post while his wife returns to Canada, will be made from time to time as the Committee may consider equitable. 14. All female missionaries employed in zenana work shall be subject to the above regulations; and the Council shall con- sult them in all matters pertaining to their woik. 300 i 15. The Council shall prepare and submit to the Assembly's Comniittee lor approval, a fixed Hcale of payment for all Native Agency, uniform with other missionary societies in the field, which shall be framed with a reference to individual atiainments and adaptation for the work. 16. The Mission Council is authorized to submit to the Assenibly's Committee any alterations or additions to the above regulations which experience or the progress of the work may demand. 8. Resolution of Assembly, 1880. Eastern Section. Minutes, pp. 32-33. 1. The General AssemVil^r records, with Srofound gratitude to God, the progress of the missions in the Tew Hebrides and in Trinidad during the year past — noticing, more especially in the New Hebrides, the publication of the entire Bible in the language of the Aneiteunjese, at their own expense; and of the Acts of the Apostles in the language of the Erromangans and of the B'ateans ; and in Trinidad, the increase of scIjooIs, the opening up of a new field for a fourth missionary, the praiseworthy liberality of the proprietors, and the gratifying development of self-support among the coolie converts. 2. Approve of the training of a native ministry in Trinidad. Sanction the Syllabus prepared by the Presbytery of Trinidad, and authorize the Presbytery to proceed to license and to ordain, if they are satisfied with the qualifications of the candidates. 3. Authorize the sending of a fourth missionary to 'I'rinidad so soon as the finances of the Eastern Section will, in the judg- ment of the Eastern Committee, warrant that step, and express the hope that our people in the Lower Provinces will remove the existing hindrances without delay? 4. Approve of the raising oi the salaries of our missionaries in the New Hebrides from JGISO stg., to £175 stg., with an allow- ance of £10 for each child, as formerly, and Widows' rate paid. Western Section. On motion the recommendation of the Committee's report was adopted, as follows : — The General Assembly call upon coni^' gregations to make a special effort to double their contributions to Foreign Missions for the present year, and enjoin upon Pres- byteries to use all diligence to secure thisend. 301 9. Rev. Dr. McKay's Address — Resolution of Assembly, 1881. Minutes, p. 33. Dr. G. L. McKay, the first Missionary of this Church in the Island of Formosa, now on furlougli in this country, being present, on the request of the Assembly addressed the house at length, giving large details of his labours in that island, during the period of eight years, and of the success with which these labours were crowned. It was moved and carried by a standing vote — That the members of the General Assembly rejoice to welcome amongst them the presence of their honoured and beloved brother from Formosa, the Rev. Dr. McKay, They record with gratitude to God the eminent success which has attended his self-denying Missionary labours in that island. They acknowledge the great honour which has been conferred by the Giver of all good upon the Church in Canada in the gilts with which their beloved brother has been endowed. They pledge themselves to follow Dr. McKay on his return to Formosa with their prayers to God for the safety on their journey of himself and tannly, as well also that yet greater success may yet be vouchsafed to him and his fellow- labourers in their future. The General Assembly would also recognize the obligation which Dr. McKay's presence among them enforces upon its members and upon the Church generally of sustaining with larger liberality the great work of 'oreign Missions. Easteim Section. Minutes, p. 47. The General Assembly, in receiving the report of the work conducted under the Eastern Section of the Committee, would record their gratification that the Aneiteumese possess, and are now reading, the whole Bible in their .own tongue, and that the missionaries on the other islands are mak- ing progress in translating and printing portions of the Holy Scriptures, and teaching the natives to meet the needful expense. The General Assembly rejoices in the progress of the Gospel in Erromanga, sympathizes with Mr. McKenzie, of Efate, in his ill- ness, welcomes him home to rest for a season, and prays that he may soon recover his strength and re-occupy his field. The As- sembly learns with satisfaction of the extinction of the debt, by the liberal contributions of the people of the Maritime Provinces, and of the entrance of the fourth mi8si«onary to Trinidad on his work, and commends that expanding nussion, as well as the older mis- sions to the New Hebrides, to the protection and blessing of the great Master. 302 m" m iii 1.0. Resolutions of Assembly, 1882. Trustees Jor property at Prince Albert. Minutes p. 30. Whereas no patents for the lands — th© property of the Foreign Mission Committee — liave been issued to the Trustees mentioned in the resokition of the Assembly adopted at Ottawa in 1879, as set out on page 30 of the Minutes of said Assembly ; and whereas it is desirable to substitute the names of other Trustees instead of some thereof ; the Assembly do hereby appoint Professor George Bryce, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Pro- fessor William McLaren, of Toronto, Rev. James Robertson, of Winnipeg, Rev. Hugh MoKellar, of High Blntf, Manitoba, and the Hon. Alexander Morris, of Toronto, to be Trustees in lieu of the Trustees named in said resoluiion, to whom and their suc- cessors in oflice the lands referred 1o may be conveyed, and with the sauje powers and under the same trusts as defined by the same . Western Section. Minutes p. 30. That the Report of the Committee be adopted and the Assembly express satisfaction with the measure of success that has attended the labors of the Missionaries of the Church in their various fields ot operation and with the state of the funds and the increased liberality on the part of the Church, on behalf of Foreign Missions. Eastern Section. 1. The Assembly recognizes with gratitude to God the evidences of vitality and progress in the New Hebrides and Trinidad Missions, as set forth in the Report received, and now adopted, and would commend the Missionaries to the aff'ectionate sympathy and prayers of the whole Church. 2. The Assembly would express satisfaction at the intel- ligence that the Rev. Mr. MeKenzie, with his family, has sailed for Great Britain on liis lorg way to the mission field, so restored in health as to afford the prospect of being able in a few months to resume his work in Efate. 3. The Assembly has heard with approval of the measures and success of Mr. Morton in the field into which he has recently entered, and trusts that the requests made for donations to pay for the new mission buildings at Tunapuna — The Central Station — may be generously responded to at an early day by the friends of missions throughout the whole Church. 303 Missionaries to he on Presbytery Rolls. Resolved that the names of the ministers of this Churcli who are eni^aged in Foreign Mission work, and whose names are not now on the rolls of the Presbyteries of the Chureh, be placed on the rolls of the Presbyteries within which they resided ai the time of their several appointments. II. Committees, 1882. (1) Western Section. Minutes, p. 40. Prof. McLaren, D.D., Convener \ Principal Grant, D.D., Dr. Moore, Dr. Smith, Dr. Jardina, Dr. J. B. Frdser, Messrs. T. Lowry, R. Campbell, (Montreal), W. A. McKay, John Smith, J. S. Burnet, D.J. McLean, M. VV. McLean, R. J. Beattie, D. D. McLeod, A. H. Scott, J. S. Black, J. R. Battisbv, A. D. McDonald, J. Ferguson, (Chesley), J. Robertson and t)r. Mc- Donald, Messrs. W. B. McMurrich, C. Davidson, J. Y. Reid, Thos. Gordon, and F. B. Stewart. (2) Eastern Section. Mr. Alexander McLean, Convener \ Dr. McGregor, Dr. Mc Culloch, Dr. Burns, Messrs. A. McL. Sinclair, E. A. McCurdy, E. Scott, H. B. McKay, D.B. Blair, W. Donald, Peter Goodfellow, P.M. Mor-rison, K. McLennan, Dr. George Murray, Messrs. John Millar and D. C. Fraser. 12. Foreign Mission Fields. The Foreign Mission Fields of the Church are five in num- ber. The New Hebrides Mission and the Trinidad Mission are under the supervision of the Assembly's Committee for the East- ern Section of the Church ; the other three, the Mission to the Indians in the North- Westy the Mission to China, and the Mission to Central India, are controlled by the Assembly's Committee for the Western Section. The history of these Missions now extends over a period of many years, and is full of events of deepest in- terest. The progress made in all the Fields has been encourag- ing — in some of them remarkable — and the outlook for the future is full of hope. The limits of the Handbook will admit only of a brief statement respecting each of them. 11 I- 304 1. Eastern Section. I. New Hebrides. Thie group of Islands lies about 1,000 miles due North of New Zealand, about midway between New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. There are about forty islands in the group, of which thirty are inhabited. The total population is about 30,000, but decreasing raoidly. Anietyum is supposed at one time to liMve had a population of ten or twelve thousand ; in 1858 it had only 3,500 ; twenty years later the population was reduced to 1,279, In greater or less degree, a like decrease, a like process of decay is depopulating the whole of the South Sea Islands. The reasons assigned for this melancholy state of matters are war, in- fanticide, epidemics, drink and the infiamous "Liquor Traffic." These Islands were first discovered by the Spaniards in the year 1606, but more extensively explorea by Captain Cook in 1774; when they received the names they now bear. As a field for missionary enterprise they were first brought into notice by John Williams, of the London Missionary Society, who went out as their missionary in the year 1816 to the Society's islands. In 1834 he visited Eni8trict, by Mr. Christie. These districts contain about .5000 coolies each, so that of the whole coolie population, say 80,000, one-half are on estates to which our missionaries have access. Report, 1878. Minutes, App., page G7. This mission has entered the second decade, and a orief review may not be out of place. In the fall of 1807, Rev. J. Morton sailed for Trinidad, opened a school for children, and began to study the language of the Hin- doos. In 1870 he was followed by Rev. K. J. Grant, and in 1873 by Rev. T. M.Christie. For a time the prospect was disheartenihg, partly from the persistent opposition of tiie Orientals and partly from the apathy, and doubt of residents generally, and years passed before one convert was hapti^.ed. Our Missionaries were prepared to meet difficulties ; they went to labor for those whom they knew to be hostile to Christianity, and they sowed the good seed in faith and hope and waited for fruit. Nor have they waited in vain, for during the past year seventy adults and twenty-five children have been baptized. Five converts devote their whole time to make known the Saviour to their fellow-countrymen, and others- are en»ployed as instructors of the young. Report, 1881. Minutes, App., page 81. The most noteworthy fact in con- nection with this mission is the selection and sending out of the fourth missionary under the sanction of the General Assembly,. 309 conditioned on tlie removal of the debt by the people of the Maritime Provinces. This they did in thecourne o( the 8ummer, but before it was fully accomplished the Commiltee advertised in advance for a suitable misHionary. Varioufl otiers were received from variouH quarters, but it was not till Noveml)er 23rd that a decision wa8 arrived at, and Mr. John Wilson McLeo«l, a graduate of Presbyterian College, Halifax, appointed. Mr. McLeod, being a licentiate, was immediately taken on trial by the Presbytery of Halifax, and on December 2()th was ordained and designated, the charge being delivered by the Chairman of this Committee. In less than a mouth he, with his young wife, was in Trinidad, ready to enter on tlie study of the Hindustani. Prior to his arrival the Mission Council, after examining the •question of locality on all sides, had decided, and in the opinion of this Comniittee, wisely, that Mr. Morton should take charge of the new field, and that Mr. McLeod should occupy Mr. Morton's house, and enter into his labors, in due time, it is hoped, to gather in much fruit from the seed sown by his predecessor. In reference to Mr. McLeod's work it is sufficient to say that he has addressed himself to the acquisition of the language with good prospect of success. Report, \S82. Minutes, 1882, App. pp. 75, 7G. Rev. John Morton. — Caroni District, residence, Tunapuna. Teacher, Bakhan at Arouca ; at Tunapuna, Allah Du'a. Rev. K.J. Grant. — San Fernando District. Assistants, Lai Behari, George Sadaphal ; teacher in main school, Joseph Corsbie. Rev. T. M. Christie. — Couva District. Teachers, besides monitors, three — Narayan, Ramjas and Madhu. Rev. J. W. McLeod. — Savanna Grande District, residence, Princetown. Assistants, Joseph Annagee and Juramiu ; teacher of main school. Miss Annie L. Blackadder. The Committee have to report for the first time that four Missionaries have laboured in this Mis ion during the year, in the districts above mentioned, and with the assistance specified. They have all had the disadvantage of an unusually sickly season, during which, through the prevalence of yellow fever oV ' i! m 310 a malarial fever, cloRely repembling the deadly malady jupt nam- ed, many AsiaticH and a pood number of Europeans died. We have much reason for {rratitude that the Lord protected the Mis- Bionarien and their families ho that they were preserved in nafety. Mr. Chrintie and Miss Blackadder were botli for a tinie disabled from work, but have been mercifully restored. The Committee will present only a few particulars respecting the different districts. The neio Disinct Mr. Morton having introduced Mr. McLeod to his people and work at Savanna Grande, removed his family to his new district, and having selected Tunapuna, a village, in population ranking the higliest after San Fernando, rented a teniporary dwelling and addressed himself to his work. As soon as possible he opened four out-stations, and carrie« on his work at five centres. Tuna- puna, the Caroni, Arouca, Orange Grove, and Curepe. Four of these have a Sabbath service, and the last named a weekly Tues- day evening n»eeting. Here the people raise the rent of the school room, $5 monthly. In Orange Grove, the Estate fcIiooI room is occupied. In Arouca, where difKculties have been greatest, Rev. Mr. Dickson has given valuable aid by furnishing a free school room. In Tunapuna, pjeetings and school are held in the Mis- Bion premises, and in Caroni, a contribution of £37 0.s\ from James R. Craig, Esq., Glasgow, will commence a fund for build- ing a school room, offers of help from the people having been already received. Ten hospitals have been visited and service respeatedly held with the patients. Building of Mission House. Mr. Morton's rented dwelling being uncomfortable and un- healthy, a proper house was indispensable, and it was decided the house should combine dwelling and school-room. This has been carried out at a cost of £584 sterling, to which something like £50 will have to be added yet for painting. No special appeal for funds having been made, the debt on tne building at the end of 1881 was £448. At the suggestion of Mr. Morton the Committee decided that payment should be spread over a few years, that for the present year one hundred pounds be paid from the funds to cover interest, insurance and leave a balance to 311 reduce the debt, and that bot)» in Trinidad and Canada special donations from fundH nnght be obtained dnrinc:the year. It wan also apjreed that £50 be granted for other buildings in thiR new field, to enable Mr. Morton to deal with the Carom for a teachers' room at Arouca, and perhaps also a Kchool-room there, as no Government aid can be obtained in the present room. The half of these sums have been remitted and a good begin- ing made in special contributions, a lady of the United Church, New Glasgow, has sent $100, and has been followed by another of like mind, Mrs. Thomas Davison, of Portapicjiie mountain, who has given an equal sum. A few more such lil)eral givers, with smaller donations than these, for all cannot give in hundreds, would soon reduce the debt, and greatly cheer the missionary grappling with the difficulties of the new field. It will thus be seen that a great deal has been done in a single year, and that the new field is being really occupied. School attendance and baptisms given elsewhere. Siaiisiics. Preaching stations, 21. Schools, 29. Children on roll, 1,139, Daily average, 749. Communicants, 135. State of Accounts. First Account — Foreign Missions. Receipts, $13,000.26. Expendit's, $12,172.62. On hand,$927.64. SeccrA Account — Dayspring and Mission Schools. Receipts, 3,447. 46. Expenditures, $3,781. Balance due, $3.34.23. 2. Western Section. Mission to the Indians in the North- West. In the summer of 1866, the Rev. James Nisbet was sent to establish a mission to the Cree Indians. This tribe inhabited the region along the Saskatchewan. They numbered about 4000. 312 o Mr. NiHbct ina«le Ii'ih headiiuarters at Prince Albert, wliere he eHtahliHiied a nchool. During recent yearn tlic character of the miwHion lian been {j^reatly changed by the hirge influx of iinnu- ijrantH, who have nettled in Prince Albert and alonj; the oaflkatchewan. In tlieir ref)ort to the Aspeinbly, in 1876, the Conunittee paid: " Rut while Prince Albert is yearly growing less suitable, as a centre of Itidian work, it is becoming rapidly more iinport.int as a Home Mission Field. A large English-speaking settlement has sprung up around the Mission. Jt has now a ?opnlalion of at least four hundred, and it is constantly increasing, 'be rich soil, excellent climate, and entire freedom froni the ravages of tlie grasshoppers, have drawn many settlers in m Red River to this locality. In 1876 a mission was commenced at Okanaae, a reserve set apart for the Indians, about 160 miles north-west of Winnipeg, and about 20 miles from Fort Pelly, by the Rev. Geo. Flett. There are about 400 Indians in that region, among whom he has laboured with encouraging success. In 1877 a school was erected upon the Roseau Indian Reserve, near Pem- bina. Concerning this school, the Committee report, in 1878: from a variety ol causes, the attendance did not average more than twelve-and a-hulf during the year. Should tlie attendance not inciease, or some more economical method of conducting the school not be discovered, it may become a (piestion whether it should not be discontinued. The attendance continued to decrease, until it became too small to warrant the expenditure recessary to sustain a teacher, and in 1881 it was decided to close it and dispose of the building. In 1871 a very encouraging com- mencement was made near Fort Ellice, of a mission to the Sioux or Dakota Indians, who, some years before, fled from the United States to British territory. They are among the most intelligent, as well as the most warlike and vigorous of the Indian races. Rev. Solomon Tuncanfuicye, an ordained missionary of the Pres- byterian Church of the United States, himself a Sioux, was secured to labour among this branch of his tribe. He arrived in Novem- ber of 1877, and was well received by the Indians at the Sioux Reserve. He still labours among theni, atid the whole tribe appears to be making satisfactory progress in religious knowledge and material comfort. The missionaries, with their respective fields in the North-West,are, — Rev. John Mackay Prince Albert; Rev. John Flett, Okanase ; Rev. Solomon Tuncansuicive, B'ort Ellice; Miss Baker, teacher, Prince Albert; Mr. C. Mackay, teacher. Crow Stand. 313 Ill- lux ibe ive )rt 2. Mission to China. On the Ist of November,* 1871, the Rev. George Leslie McKay aailed from Saii Francisco as the Cliurcli'H first MisHJoa- ary to Cliina. At'ter a prosperous voyage he huided at Hong Kong about the end ot'the month. After spendinu^ some time on the mainland, he resolved to visit the Island oi Formosa before selecting a field of labor. This large Island lies between what the Chinese call Naii-hai and Tong-hai, or the Southern and Eastern Sea, and is separated from the mainland by the strait of Tokien, which ih about 91 miles wide in its narrowest part. For- mosa is nearly 250 miles long and 80 broad,andhasapo))ulation ot abuut 3,000,000. The inhabitants are divided into three classes: 1. The UhineHe, many of whom have emigrated from the neigh- borhood of Amoy, and speak the dialect of that district, while others are Hokkas from the vicinity of Swatow. (2). The subjugated Aborigines, now largely intermingled with the ChineHC. (3). The uncivilized Aborigines of the Eastern re^ i, who refuse to recognize the Chinese authority and carrv on ra, as opportunity occurs. These Aborigines, of both classes, broken up into almost countless tribes and clans, many of whicu number only a few hundred individuals, and their language con- sequently pre!ient.« a variety of dialects, of which no classifica- tion has yet been eflected in the district of Posia alone, says Dr. l)i(;kson, of the Presbyterian Mission, there are " eight dillVrent mutually unintelligible dialects." (For character and customs of the people, ami products of the Island, see Erict/. Brit., Ninth Edition, Art. Formosa). After spending some time with the brethern of the English Presbyterian Church on the Island, Mr. McKay selected Northern Formosa as the scene of hiH future labors. In this part of the Island there were no missionaries and unbroken heathenism reigned everywhere. Early 1872, he landed at Tamsui, and at once devoted himwelf to the masterv of the language. In five months from the time of his arrival in China, he began to proclaim the Gospel in their own tongue and ten months later, he baptized five converts. From that time to the present, the work has prospered to an extent seldom seen so €arlv in a mission. In 1874, the Rev. Dr. G. B. Eraser was sent to Tamsui as a medical miHsionary, and took charge of the hoe- f>ital there. He retired owing to severe domestic afiiiction ; iu ess than three years, and until 1878, Mr. McKay occupied the field again, alone. In that year, Rev. K. F. Junor was sent to 20 314 I 1^' I 'J' » Formosa to aid him. The labor and the climate have very seriously affected his health, and he has been constrained to withdraw from the field for a time. 3. Mission to Central India. In 1873, two young ladies, Misses Rodger and Fairweather, having prepared themselves for service in the Foreign mission Field, were sent out to India, and as the Canada Presbyterian Church had no missionaries then, in India, under whose protection and guidance they could labor ; they were placed under the control and care of Foreign Missions of the Presby- terian Church in the United States. They sailed from New York in the latter part of October, 1873, and in due time reached their destination in safety. For some time they labored at Mynpoorie, near the Ganges, and about 750 miles north-west of Calcutta. But having suffered from bilious and jungle fever, in the beginning of 1874, they were appointed to a station at Rakha, near Fuitehgurh. This station is situated on the Ganges, almost 720 miles north-west of Calcutta. Rq>ort\m(J. In the opinion of your Committee, the time has arrived when the Presbyterian Church in Canada should seek to do more for the perishing millions of India than has yet been attempted. They can scarcelv conceive a more appropriate way to signalize the approav,'"'ng tJnion of the various Presbyterian Chnrches of the Dominion than by devis ng and accomplishing more liberal things on behalf of the heathen. The young ladies whom we have already sent to India plead earnestly that the Canadian Church shall enter at once on this work. The brethren of the American Presbyterian Mission urge us to send missionaries to this destitute field. They are exceedingly anxious that the Presbyterians of Canada should organize a mission withoutdelay in the'Province of Indore, in Central India. This field is entirely unoccupied. None of the Churches or Missionary Societies has entered upon tiiis extensive region. The district is under British rule, and is considered in every way suitable as a field for a prom- ising mission. It is accessible both from Bombay and from Cal- cutta, by way of Allahabad. Your Committee tru?(t, however, that such decided action will be taken that another year will not elapse until Canadian Presbyterianism shall be represented by one or two ordained missionaries in India. 315 n we ^dian the 's to the el ay lively has jitish Irom- ICal- that not id by Beport 1877. It can now be eaid that there ia a Canadian Mission in India. Since 1874 Misses Rodger and Fairweather have laboured in India under the care of the American Presbyterian Missionaries. But while they were su&Lained by the Canadian Church, Canada had no regul > y organized Mission of its own, with wliicli they could be corn oted. Now, after having done excellent service for the brethren of the American Presbyterian Mission, they form pan of the regular staff' of the Canadian Mission, establisiied in Csntral India by Rev. J. M. Douglas. Mr. Douglas having been accepted by ..he last General' Assembly as a Missionary to India was designated to his work at Cobourg, on the 26th September last, and early in October he left for India, with instructions to establish, should the way appeoT open, a Mission in Indore. After a prosperous voyage he reached Bombay on the 22nd December, where he received a cordial welcome from Rev. R. Stothert, and other Missionary brethren. He then proceeded to Allahabad, where he met a considerable number of the Mission- aries of the American Presbyterian Church, who eould not have shown him any greater kindness had he been one of their own Mission staff. And when, on the 19th January, he set out for Central India, Rev. J. F. Holcomb accompanied him all the way to Indore, and gave him the benefit of his experience and counsel in selecting the Mission field to be permanently occupied. They also supplied Mr. Douglas with a trained native Catechist^ through whose agency the work of preaching the Gospel to the heathen could be commenced at once. On the 25th ol January thev reached the capital of theHolkar's territory, and Mr. Doug- las found himself the sole Protestant Missionary in a heathen city of 70,000 inhabitants. As Indore is in a native stale, under British protection, but not directly under British rule, some uncertainty^ was felt in regard to the reception which Missionaries might receive. After surveying the field and gaining such in- formation as he could collect on the spot, Mr. Douglas judged that a favorable opening presentekat- chewan, appoii:ted 1878 ; Rev. George Flett, Ukanase, appointed m 1873 ; Rev. Solomon Tunkansuiciye, Fort EUice, appointed 1877 ; Mr. C. Mackay, Teacher at Fort Pelly ; Miss Baker, Teacher at Prince Albert, 1879. . Mission to Formosa. Missionaries. — Rev. G. L. Mackay, D.D., Tanisui, appointedj 1871 ; Rev. K.^F. Junor, 1877. In a little more than nine years, 20 Chapels have been opened and 2 Mission Houses built, and 20 native helpers train- ea ; 5 Schools are sustained; 300 Communicants are enrolled, And nearly 3,000 persons have renounced idolatry and attend Christian worship. There is also an Hospital in Tamsui, doing excellent work. An Hospital has also beio,^ established at Kelung, under the care of Dr. Mann. A training college for native missionaries has been instituted under the presidency of Rev. Dr. Mackay* 5. Mission to Ceiitrallndia. Missionaries, — Rev. John Wilkie, at Indore, appointed 1879 Rev. James Fraser Campbell, Mhow, appointed 1876; Miss Rodger, on furlough in Canada, appointed 1873; Miss McGregor, at Indore, appointed 1877; Miss Ross, appointed 1882; Rev. S. J. Taylor, under appointment, 1883. The Indian Orphanage and Juvenile Mission, besides supporting four high-caste Zenana Day-Schools,and providing for the support and education of seven or eight orphans at Calcutta and Poona, supports about fifteen orphans and two Bible-women at Indore, and contributes to the Day Spring and the Trinidad Mission. Contributions from 1861 to 1882, Minutes 1882, App. p. 8, 85, It is both interesting and en- couraging to note the steady growth of liberality in the Church in connection with the support of the Foreign Mission cause. The *Note during the present month, April, 1883, a telegram has been received from Dr. Mackay, stating that a community of the Aborigines on the Eastern side of the Island, have cast away their idols and accepted Christianity. 820 following table cxhibita the givings of the Canada Presbyterian Church during the period from the first to the second Union, and of the whole Church from the second Union in 1875 down to the present time : 1861-62— Contributions from all sources $2,067 OS 1862-63 «« « 2,798 23 1863-64 " « 3,475 59 1864-65 « " 3,486 53 1865-66 ** " 3 997 39 1866-67 « " (in.£100lromFr*e*e'ciV) 4^09 50 1867-68 « " 4,34118 1868-69 « " 5,179 58 1869-70 « ** 5,526 26 1870-71 « " 6,312 62 1871-72 «* •• (including$l,168, legacy and outfit) 11,212 32 1872-73 « " 10,522 38 1873-74 «' " 11,084 44 1874-75 « « (Year of second Uuion)12,588 40 1875-76 «' « 14,811 85 1876-77 « " 15,039 18 1877-78 " « 21,170 74 1878-79 *' " 21,815 39 1879-80 " " 22,47159 1880-81 « " 35,434 58 1881-82 •' « 47,116 89 13. Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies. In January, 1871,** The Canadian Woman's Board" of Foreign Missions was organized. This Society represents various evangelical churches. It has now four auxiliaries, the total re- ceipts since its formation, to January, 1882, being $10,166,50. It is pledged to support a girl's school in Madura, India, and a scholarship in the Seminary for girls at Beirut, Svria, also a girls' high caste school in Cfalcutta. In addition to these pledges it contributes various amounts to several other missions each year, in accordance with the undenominational character of the Society . In connection with the Presbyterian Church in Canada we have at present three Societies, viz., "The Woman's Foreign Mis- 321 of 0U8 re- It a no a ges ach the (1 sionary Society of the Prepbyterian Church in Canada " (West- ern Section) '*The Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada " (Eastern Section) and- ** The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbytery of Kingston" ; also, previous to August, 1879, "The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presijytery ol Hamil- ton," was an independent organization, but since that period has been affiliated with the Society of the Western Section. The first named of ihese societies was established in April 187G, liead- ?uarters in Toronto ; number of auxiliaries, 57 ; Mission Bands, 2; anjount raised last year $5,029 86. Total raised since its establishment, $20,478.99. Last year this Society supported two lady missionaries in Central India, one Bible reader and 3 day schools; with other incidental expenses connected with the work of the Canadian Mission, Indore. The second was formed in October, 1876, headquarters at Halifax ; total amount raised since that period, $8,051.93 ; number of auxilaries, 7. This Society is engaged in Evangelistic work among the women and children of ihe Island of Trinidad. "The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in the Presbytery of Kingston," was organized in April, 1876 ; number ol auxili- aries, 8 ; amount raised last year $371.97; total amount raised since organization, $1,126.58. This Society has no special laborer in the field, but divides its coiiiributions Ijetween the Formosa Mission, and Mrs J. F. Campbell's worV' at Mhow, India. There areolhersocietiesconnected with the Presbyterian Church, of whose work we regret that we cannot present statistics, viz., **The In- dore Society," Quebec, and "The Woman's Mis.'^ionarv Society," Winnipeg, also the "Woman's Missionary Society," Montreal. There are also two Societies in Newloundland, viz., the "Woman's Foreign Missionary Society," St .John's, and the "Woman's For- eign Missionary Society," Harbor Grace. These are included in the auxiliaries reported in connection with the Eastern Section. Report of Western Section, 1876. Minutes, App. p. 160. Your Committee, guided by the in- structions of the General Assembly of the late Canada Presby- terian Church, with the view of securing the more full co-oper- ation of the female membership of the Church in support of the women who are employed as missionaries among the heathen, 322 look steps to have organized a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, as an auxiliary of your Committee. A meeting of ladies interested in the work was called b^ public notice, an J after the necessary steps were taken, a Constitution was adopted, a copy of which is appended to this lieport, and th'.^reafter a Society was duly organized. This Soci« ty proposes to aid your Committee ia its work among the women and children of heathen countries. This Society desires to organize branches as generally as possible over the Church so as to enlist the entire mass of the earnest Christian women of the Church on behalf of their heathen sister- hood a 'd their children. The Society, as its Constitution shows, iij no way interferes with the regular ecclesiastical supervision and control of the labourers employed. It is constructed in thorough loyalty to the recognized principles of Presbyterianism. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society op thk Presbyterian Church in Canada, Toronto. 1 Constitution. 1. This Society shall be called "The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society op the Presbyterian Church in Canada," and its central point of operations shall be in the city of Toronto. 2. [ts object shall be to aid the Foreign Missionary Com- mittee or Board of Missions, by promoting its work among the women and children of heathen lands, and for this purpose it shall receive and disburse all money which shall be contributed to the Society, subject to the action of that Committee or Board, in the appointment of Missionaries supported by the Society, and fixing their salaries and location. For the furtherance of this end it shall endeavour to organize similar associations throughout the Church, and these associations shall bear the name of Auxiliary Societies to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Pres- byterian Church in Canada, and shall report their work to this Society at such times as the By-Laws may direct. 3. Each person paying one dollar annually, through an auxiliary, or direct to the treasury, shall become a meniber of this Society. The payment of twenty-five dollars, by one person at oup time shall constitute a li/e membership. 323 4. The business of the Society shall be conducted by a Board of thirty-two n)anagers, including the Pivsidenl, tour Vice- Presidents, a Recording Secretary, two Corresponding Secretaries, and a Treasurer. They shall he elected from the nieujbers of the Society, annually, by the mernbers who are present at the Annual Meeting. They shall have power to elect not n)ore than ten non-resident Vice-Presidents, and of appointing corresponding members, when the objects of the Society shall be promoted thereby; they shall also have authority to fill vacancies occur- ring in their body during the year. 5. There shall be an Executive Committee composed of the officers, and tour other managers, to be elected annually. This Committee shall have power to transact such business as may require attention in the intervals between the stated meetings of the Board. Five members shall constitute a quorum. G. The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held on the second Tuesday in April, in the City of Toronto, (unless ptist- poned tor special reasons by the Board), at which time the Board of Managers shall report to the Society the operations, condition and prospects thereot, and an election shall be made of Officers and Managers for the ensuing year. 7. A Special Meeting of the Society may be called at any time by the President, upon the request of three Managers. 8. This Constitution may be altered at any regular meeting of the Society, by a vote of two-thirds of the memberr present, notice in writing of the intended alteration having been given] at a, previous meeting. 2. By-Laws. 1. The Board of Managers shall hold its stated meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, at 3 o'clock p.m. at such place as it shall appoint. Five members sliall constitute a quorum. 2. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and perform such other duties as are incident to the office. She shall call special meetings upon the request of three members, and shall be ex officio a member of all standing committees. She shall sign all drafts upon the treasury before they are paid. 3. The Senior Vice-President present shall, in the absence of the President, perform all the duties of her office. 324 [III |i 4. The Treapiirer shall receive, and hold, and keep an account of all money given to this Society, and Hhall disburse it as the Board of Managers shall direct. She HJiall report the state of the treasury at each regular meeting. Her annual report shall be examined by an auditor appointed by the Board. 6. The Recording Secretary shall keep a fair record of the proceedings of the Board, and give proper notice of special and stated meetings. 6. It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Secretary for the Foreign Field to conduct the official correspondence with the Foreign Mission Committee or Board, and also with the mission- aries, teachers and bible-readers supported by this Society. She shall, in conjunction with the other Secretaries, prepare the annual Report of the Board of Managers. Missionaries support- ed by this Society shall be required to make regular reports to her. 7. The Corresponding Secretary for the Home Field shall correspond with Churches and individuals, in localities where it is possible to awaken an interest in the branch of Missionary work for which this Society was fornied. It shall be her duty to extend information on the subject in all proper directions. She shall organize Auxiliary Societies wherever it is practicable. 8. Auxiliary Societies shall be required to make an annual Report to the Board on or before the first Tuesday in March. 9. Any Manager who shall be absent from three successive meetings of the Board, without notifying the same of the reason of her absence, shall forfeit her position, and her place may be filled. 10. The Society shall meet with the Board of Managers on the first Tuesday of each month, for three-quarters of an hour, for devotional exercises and the reception of Missionary intelli- gence, after which the board shall, by itself, proceed to the transaction of its business. 11. These by-laws may be amended at any meeting of the Society, by a vote of two-thirds of the members present, but notice of any proposed amendment must be given in writing at the meeting preceeding such vote. 325 Constitution of an AitxHiarij Society. 1. This Society sliall be called the- -of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in €anaaa. 2. Its object shall be to aid the General Society in sending to Foreign Fields and sustaining female missionaries, Bible-readt^rs, and teachers, who shall lauour among heathen women and children. 3. Any person may become a member ot this Society by the payment of $ annually. 4. The officers of this Society sliall be a President, Secretary «nd Treasurer. on lour, the but s at 6. The President shall preside at all meetings, and have a general oversight of the work, 6. It shall be the duty of the secretary to record the i)roceed- ings of the Society, give notice of meetings, and prepare the AnTiual Report. She must also keep the General Society informed of the condition of the Atixiliary, and forward a list of officers, with the Report and the Treasurer's statement. 7. The Treasurer's duty shall be to report the state of the treasury at every meeting, and remit the funds yearly to the Treasurer of the General Society, on or before the ^rst Tuesday in March. 8. This Society shall hold regular stated meetings, when all suitable measures shall be adopted to promote interest in this branch of missionary work, also an annual meeting to elect officers and hear the Annual Report. 9. An auxiliary Society, raising sufficient means, may have the privilege of designating a missionary whom they might wish to support 326 4. Memorandnm. Any rules relating to the local affairs of the Society may be adopted, provided they do not conflict with the Constitution and By-Laws of the General Society. Note. — Do not interfere with other organizations. Make no ap|)eal that nhall conflict with duties church nienibers owe to any other benevolent work. 6. Directions for forming Mission Jiands. 1. An association of young ladies banded together to aid the Woman's Foreign Mif^sionary Society of the Presbyterian Church, shall be called a Mission Band, auxiliary to the Missionary Society of the church in which it is formed, or the Parent Society in Toronto. 2. Each bund shall be responsible for not less than $20 a year. 3. Any one may become a member of a Mission Band by the annual payment of twenty-five cents. 4. The officers of a Band shall be a Pres' Treasurer, who shall be elected annually. t, Secretary, and 6. The duty of the President shall be to preside at all stated meetings, and liave general oversight of the work of the Band. 6. The duty of the Secretarj' shall be to keep a record of the proceedings of the Band, and make an Annual Report to the Missionary Society to which it is auxiliary, or to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society in Toronto. 7. The Treasurer shall receive and hold all funds, paying the same annually to the Treasurer of the Auxiliary of the church in which the Band is formed, or to the Treasurer of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Toronto. 8. Each Mission Band must select an appropriate name not already in use, and report the same to the Society to which its money is sent. 327 »au*8 the the not h it.s 6. Report of the Seventh Annual Meeting, 1883. The following facts indicate the rapid growth of the Society, and its fur-reach iig intinence for good. The branches of this Society now extend throughout the whole Church in Ontario and Quebec. At the Annual Meeting there were nearly 200 delegates present, including repreHentaiives from Ashburn, Co- bourg, Almonte, Hamilton, Peterboro', FergUH, King's Koad, Newcastle, Lindsay, Ottawa, Newton ville, Uxbridge, North Georgetown, Port Perry, Seaforth, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Agincourt, Toronto, Beaverton, Harriston, Sarnia, Oshuwa, Brooklyn, Whitby, Gait, and Yp^ilanti, Michigan. The Society has 66 Auxilaries, 11 Mission Bands, and 4 Presbyterial Societies, nun»bering in all about 2,000 members, including 25 life members. During the seven years that the Society has been in existence its pro^res.s has been rapid and distinctly marked, as the fol- lowing amounts contributed during the different years very clear- ly show : lat year, $2,107 ; 2nd year. $2,106 ; 3rd year, $3,225 ; 4th vear, $3,682 ; 5th year, $4,666 ; 6th year, $5,629 ; 7th year, $7,125. 7. Officers of the Society. President, Mrs Ewart ; vice-presidents. Mrs McLaren, Mrs Macdonr f^ll, Mrs VV. Heid, Mrs McMurrich, and the presidents of all th' auxilaries and Presbyterial societies ; recording secre- tary. Ml MacMurchy ; home secretary. Miss Topp , foreign secretary, ' rs Har\ ie ; treasurer, Mrs King. General Committee, Mrs Morrison, Ormstown ; Mrs Beattie, Port Hope; Miss Gordon, Whitby ; Miss James, Hamilton ; Mrs Cooper, Chatham ; Miss Harnian, Ottawa ; and the following from Toronto : Mesdanjes Alexander, Blaikie, Bryce, M. Clark, Crombie, Ewart, Harvie, King, Kerr, Kirkland, Macdonnell, McLaughlin, H. H. McLach- Ian, MacMurcliy, Milligan, Maclennan, Miller, Morris, Mc- Cracken, Paterson, Richardson, VV. Reid, J. Y. Reid, Smith, Thorn, and the Mibses Top, Haight, and Jeffrey. 8. Juvenile Indian Mission. This is the oldest Foreign Missionary scheme connected with our Church, having been originated more than twenty years ago, by John Paton, Esq., now of New York, who succeeded in interesting in the subject oi Indian female education first the in m 328 Sabbatli School of St. Andrew'n Cliurch, Kingston, ofvvhich h waH a member, and then a number of other schools connected with tjjat branch cf the Church ; and who continued, during the whole of his residence in Canada, the efficient secretary- treasurer of the scheme. The work gradually extended itself, till the con- tributions amounted to over $1000 per annum ; some fifty orphans being Hupported simultaneously at the four Scottish Orphanages of Calcutta, Madras, Poona, and i.\alkote, under the auspices of the Scottish Ladies' Association for promoting Female Education in liiiJia. In this way, it is not too n)uch to calcul ite, that since the inception of the scheme upwards of two hundred low-caste children liave thus received in the orphanages, by its me:;ns, the blessiuL's of a Christian educjation. A separate school for high- caste children, called the Canadian School, has also been for a good many years supported; or nearly so, by Canadian contri- butions. During the last two or three years, also, the operations of the scheme have been further enlarged, by the employment of a Zenana teacher, to carry the glad tidings of the gospel within the divury wall of the Zenanas, or female iiouseholdi-, of the high- caste Hindoos, where the secluded imrnates grow up in blank and total ignorance, intellectual and spiritual. Three Zenana schools have also been established, in connection with our Zenana Mission, at which a large number, probably con- siderably more than a hundred children, out of the Zenanas, are receiving a Christian educatiQn, the teachers beina: former pupils at the orphanages. Of these schools, froni which we receive good accounts through Miss Pigot, of Calcutta, one at Dhoba- Farali, near Calcutta, is supported by a Montreal Juvenile Asso- ciation. Another division of the same school of Dhoba-Parah is maintained by St. Gabriel Street Sabbath School, Montreal; and another at Badooi'-Bagan, also a suburb of Calcutta, is par- tially ir.amtained by tlie South Georgetown Sabbath School. We may thus count, in all, about 250 Hindoo children at present receiving Christian instruction, through the agency of this mission besides tlie diligent work of the Zenana teacher, who visits the Zenanas thenjselves, and instructs their secluded inmates. The cost of maintaininingan orphan at the orphan ages is about $20, and some of our schools maintain two, and even in one instance three. The maintenance of a Zenana school costs $70, and may be divided between two or three contributing schools. The Assemblies of 1876 and 1877 commended this nussion to the hearty sympathy and assistance of the Sabbath Schools of our Church. ' 329 9. Resolutions of Assentbly 1878-79. Minutes, p. 60. The Assembly appoint a committee to con- sider in what manner the Foreign Mission Committee and the Juvenile Mission Committee may most liarmoniously and effi- ciently prosecute their work, Dr. Wardrope, Convener, with instructions to report to next General Assemoly. Minutes, p. 31. This Committee made the following report to the Assembly in 1879, which was unanimously received and adopted :— That feeling the great importance of enlisting the youth of our Church in her mission scheme, and the necessity of cultiva- ting a Missionary spirit among them by every available means at present employed or that may be employed under toe directions of the Assembly, and yet feeling the necessity of unity of actioQ in all our great Missionary schemes, the Committee would recom- mend : are 1. That the Foreign Mission and Juvenile Mission Com- mittees be amalgamated — the said Committee so amalgamated to take charge of and be responsible for the work, duties and obliga- tions heretofore done by or imposed upon the said Committees respectively . ?sion the The I, and lance may The the our 2. That a standing Committee of five members shall, at the first meeting of the Foreign Mission Committee after its appoint- ment by the General Assembly, be appointed from the members of the same, to whom shall be relegated the work heretofore done by the Juvenile Mission Committee and such other work as may be ordereii by the said Foreign Mission Committee, and for which they shall be directly responsible to the said Foreign Mission Committee. 3. That the standing Committee, so appointed, be recom- mended to continue the present Secretary oftne Juvenile Mission Committee as their Secretary. 21 330 ■\ 10. Treasurers Report to Assembly. 1882. By whom Con- tributed. St. Andrew's 8. S. Juvenile Workers for Christ St. Gabriel Street S School Place. Kingston . Martintown Seymour. . . . Montreal St. Paul's S. S. St. Andrew's S. S.. • ( u U l« II << Sabbath School... 11 « « (( II II « « Object or Orphan. Chalmers Ch. S. 8. St, Anarew'8 S. S. St. Paul's Bablmth School. Indore Miss'n Soc'y Ladies' Miss'y Ass'n Chil'n W. J Passniore Portamouth S. S. . . . Arnprior Toronto Belleville St. John, N.B.... Annan Kii)pen(2 years).. Westport S. Georgetown.... Lanark Toledo Mimosa Smith's Falls Williiunstown. . . Quelph King Hawkesb'y (2yrs.) Hamilton Picton Ormstowu Quebec Scarboro' Conestoga Kingston Aladie Canadian School Day School Ruth... Canadian School Dhoba-p&rfth S. sen. div Dhoba-pftr&h S. S, jun. div. Dhoba-p&rfth 8in-n Ain ., J v.. . Day schools. S. Dayspring.. . Day schools. II II i< Badoor Bagan S. i< II II II Dayspring . . . Day schools. II ii I. Orphanage or Place. Calcutta Indore . . Calcutta Zenana Teachers Indore . New Hebrides. Indore II II K II Calcutta II II II II New Hebrides. Indore II II II .1 II II Ani't. $20 00 10 00 20 00 20 00 10 00 70 00 20 00 40 00 10 00 15 00 BO o:> 50 00 26 00 20 OO 5 00 40 00 5 00 20 00 13 50 10 15 00 00 20 00 10 00 00 50 36 36 5 00 25 00 90 00 35 00 3 00 5 00 ♦719 51 331 40 00 10 OO 15 00 BO 03 50 00 25 00 20 00 5 00 40 00 5 00 20 00 13 50 10 15 2 00 5 00 20 00 10 00 8 00 1 50 86 36 5 00 25 GO 90 CO 35 00 3 00 _5^ r719 51 14. General Facts respecting Protestant Missions, (Gospel in all Lands, April 12th, 1883.) 1. Great Britain. , Missionary Societies, 23; Annual income, $4,415,310; num- ber of missionaries, 1615; communicants connected with their stations, 353,266; adherents connected with stations, 1,189,764. 2. North America. Missionary Soc'^^.'-es in Canada and the United Stales, 22; their incomes, $2,3U5,750; missionaries supported by them, 701 ; communicants connected with their stations, 109,617 ; adherents^ 312,530. 3. Europe. Missionary Societies in Europe, 27 ; income, $745,250 ; mis- sionaries supported by them, 634; communicants connected with stations, 111,062; adherents connected with stations, 369,783. 4. Totals. Societies in Great Britain, Europe and N. America, 72 ; In- comes, $8,566,310; missionaries, 2,950; communicants, 573,945^ adherents, 1,872,077 ; number of adherents belonging to all the Protestant missions among the heathen, 2,283,700. In America. Greenland and Labrador 10,300 North American Indians 130,000 West Indies 407,800 Central and South America 140,000 688,100 In Africa. North Africa 1,500 West Africa 100,000 South Africa 190,000 East Africa 1,100 African Islands 285,000 677,600 Carried forward $1,265,700 ^ 332 Brought forward |1,265,7C0 In Asia. Indian Archipelago 150,000 India 600,000 China 60,000 Japan 9,000 Further India 35,000 764,000 In the South Sea Islands. Polynesia 220,000 Micronesia 8,000 Melanesia 16,000 New Zealand 20,000 Australia 1,000 264,000 Grand Total 2,283,700 5. List of Foreign Missionary Societies. In ** The Gospel in all Lands Missionary Almanac," for 1883, published by Eugene R. Smith, Bible House, New York, there is given a list of the principal missionary societies of the world, the date of organization, so far as could be ascertained, and the names and addresses of the Secretaries. Note. — In the Presbyterian Record for May^ 1882, a list of Foreign Missionary Societies is also given, and in the Record of Marchy 1881, the Missionary Roll of the Presbyterian Church in Canada may be found. 6. The World and Christ. Inhabitants. — There are 1,433,887,500 inhabitants on the earth. Of these about 850,000,000 are idolators, 170,000,000 Mohammedans and Jews, making two-thirds of the population of the earth who either know notning of Jesus or are opposed to Him. Of those who are called Christiana only 100,000,000 are nominally Protestants, and only 20,000,000 are members of Pro- testant Churches. ' ^>l p 333 Missions.— There were seven Protestant Missionary Societien atthe coimnencementof this century : now there are oy7r onehun^ ttthe'^ra"erv;;l'6o';r'"r^"^''i?^'"^^"^« ^" thT^risSo. x^ow mere are oyer 2,600 ordained European and American MJa- sionaneH engaged in Foreign Mission workVassisS broyereoo llv raiesionaries and 1,600 female missionaries with over 2r000 native E[un?canTs %t these"' '^^P"^' ^"^ ^^^"^ 575,oSo'native com- Ea l«Si v}T^^ communicants over 24,000 were received auring 1881. tor the year closing April, 1882 about «8 ''.nn nnn were given by Protestants for Foreign ^Mission work ^^"'^^'^^^ The Gospal in all lands Missionary Almanac, p. 62. »;)«;.(,'♦ ;/|_ -ir '^i-- m*H(*i, Vs" .»;■ 334 THE CHURCH— ITS BENEVOLENT FUNDS. Union Resolution. Minutes, 1875, page 5. Steps shall be taken at the first meet- ing of the General Assembly of the Union Church, for the equitable establishment and administration of an efficient Fund lor the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of Ministers. > ■< 3 MINISTERS' WIDOWS & ORPHANS' FUND— WESTERN SECTION. 1. Regulations. 1878, p. 33. 1. That one Fund be created for the whole Church. 2. That the terms of the Act of the Province of Quebec, 38 Victoria, chapter Ixi., relating to the Ministers', Widows and Orphans' Fund of the late Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, providing that, in the event of the amalgamation of that Fund with the Funds of the other Churches that were parties to the recent Union, "no widow or c rphan of a minister, who had formerly belonged to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with ihe Church of Scotland, shall receive less annuities from the Fund of the United Church, than would have pertained to them in terms of the scale in force by this Board at the date of Union, if the said Churches had not united," be accepted, and an amalgamation of the four Funds effected. 3. That in addition to the revenue derived from the capital sum formed by the uniting of the four Funds presently existing, the Fund shall be maintained by an annual contribution from each minister and congregation, and the interest of such dona- tions and bequests as shall from time to time accrue. 4. That the rate of ministerial contributions shall be as fol- lows: Ministers at present connected with the Funds in On- tario and Quebec shall continue to pay the same rates as hither- 335 38 to, and those connected with the Funds in the Maritime Provin- ces a uniform rate of eight dollars per annum. Ministers of this Church at present not connected with any Fund, and any ministers, who after this date shall be admitted to participate in the benefits of this Fund, under thirty-five years of age, shall pay into the Fund annually eight dollars ($8); such as are between thirty-five and forty years of age, ten dollars ($10) ; those who are between forty and fifty years of age, shall pay twelve dollars ($12) per annum. The application of any minister, over fifty years ot age, to be admitted to the benefits of the Fund, shall be made the subject of special consideration. 6. That the allowances to widows, from the common Fund, be equal ; the case of the widows of the ministers formerly belong- ing to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, as already provided for, only excepted; pro- vided also that no widow, at present receiving an annuity -from any of the Funds, nor the widow of any minister of the United Church, who had formerly belonged to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, shall re- ceive a lesa allowance than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) a year. 6. That the following be the scale of annuities payable to widows and orphans : — Each widow shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) per annum. If a widow have children, she shall receive in addition to her own annuity, for one child, twenty dollars ($20) per annum ; for two children thirty six dol- lars ($36) per annum ; for three children fifty dollars ($50) per annum ; and ten dollars ($10) per annum for each additional child ; but she shall not receive anything from the Fund for children over eighteen years of age. The claim of the widow shall date from the beginning of the half-year in which the death of her husband occurred, and the annuity shall cease at the end of the half-year following her death or re-marriage. In the event of her re-marriage the children's claims shall continue. 7. In the event of the decease of both parents, if there be only one orphan the Board shall pay for the benefit of such orphan one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) ; if there are two orphans twenty dollars ($20) shall be added to the allowance made for , , M 33fi one ; If there are tliree orphans, sixteen dollars ($16) more shall be paid on their behalf ; and if there are four orphans, fourteen dollars ($14) ehall be added to the allowance; and ten dollars ($10) shall be given for each additional orphan ; but no allow- ance shall be made for children over eighteen years of age. 8. Thatonbehalfof Professors, Foreign Missionaries, Mission- aries under theFrenchEvangelization Committee, Ministers on the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, and the Agents of the Church, the sum of eight dollars shall, in addition to the personal rate, after the amalgamation of the Funds, be paid to this Fund by the Boards or Committees with which they are respectively con- nected. Ministers, who have retired from active duty with per- mission of the Church, and for whom no aid is sought from the Fund for Aged and Infirm Ministers, shall pay the sum of eight dollars annually, in addition to the rates previously paid by them. 9. Any minister withdrawing from the Church shall con- tinue to enjoy his rights in this Fund, on condition of his paying annually into the Fund twelve dollars, in addition to the rate previously paid by him. 10. That it be an instruction to Presbyteries to use their utmost endeavours to secure that every minister, when he is in- ducted into a charge, shall become connected with the Fund. 11. That any minister, who may, at the time of his induc- tion, decline to join the Fund, may be allowed to do so within four years from the date of his induction, on condition of his con- tributing a sum equivalent to the total payments he should have made, provided he had connected himself with the Fund at his induction, together with an addition of one dollar for each year he has declin^ to contribute to the Fund after his induction. 12. The rates of payments may be revised once in every five years. ' js.A. i 13. That an actuary be employed to examine the Funds pre- sently existing, and report as to the most equitable way in which the amalgamation can be effected, and that the Treasurers of the several Funds be instructed to furnish the data which such actu- ary may require. 337 rate nduc- thin con- lave his year five pre- hich fthe actu- 2. FiXANOES. Receipts, 1882. Balance including Suspense account $4,806.13 Congregational Contrioutions &c » 4,H96.18 Ministers' rates 2,172.37 Interest 6,229.67 Principal repaid 650 . 00 $18,614.25 ExpendUures Annuities paid ...$8,153.00 Harstone Mortgage 1 ,436 . 37 Sundry payments 38.75 Invest'ed ..8.033.18 Proportion of Salary 525.00 General expenses 344.16 Balance 83.79 State of Fund. Debentures $70,200.00 Mortgages 28,010.00 Balance Ca8h....!i^ ,., 83.79 98,293.79 Last year 96,226.13 Increase $2,067.66 Annuitants 49. n. MINISTERS' WIDOWS, AND ORPHANS' FUND- MARITIME PROVINCES. 1. Amalgamation Act, 1883. The Preamble recites the facts concerning the union of the Churches and the agreement of all the parties concerned to amalgamate the funds with consent of the General Assembly, asked and obtained. The Ist clause incorporates certain persons therein named by the name of " The Trustees of the Ministers' mm 3 338 Widows and Orphans' Fund of tlje Synod of the Maritime Provinces of* the Preabyteriatj Chiiroh in Canada," investing them with general corporate powers. The 2nd clause directs that their successors shall be elected by the General Assembly, and states their qnalificationa. The .'Jrd clause transfers all pro- perties rights and obligations of the separate funds to the new Trustees. The 4th clause gives directions as to officers, their elections and qualifications; and the 5th gives power to make by-laws, rules and orders for the administration of the said Trust which shall only have force when approved of by the General Assembly. 2. Specific Provisions. Clause 6. All by-laws, rules or orders which may hceafter be made by the said Corporation in relation to persons already interested either as contributors or as annuitants in either of the two funds by this Act amalgamated, shall be subject to the fol- lowing provisions, that is to say : — 1. Those ministers now contributing to the fund of the Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund of the late Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces shall continue to pav the same amounts per annum as heretofore, that is to say : tliose in the first class, eight dollars, those in the second class, twelve dollars, and those in the third class, sixteen dollars. 2. Those ministers now contributing to the said other fund who have been paying the ministerial rate of twelve dollars per annum, with a rate from their congregations, may continue to pay in the same manner, or if they prefer they may pay at the rate of sixteen dollars in lieu of both, and those who nave been paying only the ministerial rate of twelve dollars may continue to pay at the same rate and shall be in the same position as those in the second class of the Presbyterian Ministers' Widows' and Orphans* Fund, but it shall be open to them up to the first day of July next to join the higher class, paying thenceforward at the rate of sixteen dollars per annum. 3. Widows and orphans now annuitants upon the Presbyter- ian Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund shall (subject to such diminution as the Corporation herebv created may find it necessary hereafter to make) receive the following amounts per annum : widows in the first-class, seventy-five dollars j widows in the second clnflH, one iuindred und twelve dollarH and Htty €ent8; widows in the third cla88, one hundred and fifty dollars; if a widow be in the highest claflH she flhall receive, in addition, for one child twenty dollars, lor two chib'ren thirty-rtix dollars, lor three children fitly dollars, und ten dollars foreach additional child, and if she be in either of the other classes, in the same pro- portion. In the event of the decease of both parents, if there be one orphan the said Corporation shall pay for the benefit of such orphan two-thirds of the amount payable to widows in each class, and for the hi|;heHt class, if there be two orphans, twenty- five dollars shall be added to the amount ; if there be three, twenty •dollars more, if there be four, seventeen dollars and fifty cents more, and twelve dollars and fifty cents for each additional or- phan, and the other classes in proportion; to be continued in each case till they reach the age of eighteen years. 4. Widows and orphans now annuitants upon the said other fund, receiving on account of both ministerial rates and congre- gational contributions, and thovse who may hereafter be annuitants upon the amalgamated fund entitled to receive on account of both, shall receive at the highest rate receivetl bv the widows and or- phans of the other fund ; and those only entitled to receive the rate allowed for nnnisterial contributions alone, shall hereafter receive at the same rate as widows and orphans in the second olass of the said other fund. 6. In all other respects all connected with either fund shall be subject to the rules that may hereafter be adopted for the management of the amalgamated fuud. 6. It shall be the duty of the officers and members of the said Corporation, for the time being, to prepare annually, and to cause to be laid before the said Synod and General Assembly at their annual meetings, a full account of the receipts and disbursements of the said Corporation during the year next preceding such meetings, and also a general statement of its funds and property. 7. Until by-laws for the management thereof are framed and passed by the said Corporation and approved of by the said General Assembly and Synod, the proposed rules for the man- agement of the said amalgamate J fund agreed upon by the Joint Committee appointee sub- mitted to a meeting of those in full standing as contributors, and adopted by a majority of those present, and afterwards submitted to Synod and Assembly and approved by them. 17. All differences or disputes that may arise in regard to sums due shall be referred to arbitrators, of whom the T>ustee8 shall name and elect one, the other party one, and if necessary a third to be chosen by these two, being persons not beneficially interested directly or indirectly in the funds of the Institution. 18. In the case of any minister, a widower or unmarried, having made 40 payments and having reached the age of 70 years, on his agreeing to relinquish all claims upon the fund, he shall be en tided to receive the sum of $300 when on highest class, and $150 when on the lowest. 19. In the event of any minister or professor ceasing to be a minister or professor of the church by resignation, deprivation, or in any other way, it shall nevertheless be in his power to uphold and continue the right and interest of his widow and children to participate in the benefits of the fund, by making regular payment of all sums payable under these regulations. 20. Everv minister on the fund shall be required to furnish annually to the Secratarj a notice of the changes in his family, by birth, death, or marriage, which shall be duly entered on the Record book. *PI m. I m 1 41 344 t: :; H 21. The annuities payable to widows and orphans, being intended as alimentary provisions, form no part of the estate of the contributor, and shall not be assignable or subject to arrest- ment or other legal proceedings at the instance of creditors, but shall be paid only to the widows, and the tutors and guardians of the children^ and in case the widow shall be under any legal or natural disability, or in case the children shall have no tutors or guardians, it shall be competent for the Trustees of the Widow's Fund to name two or more persons as trustees to manage and apply the annuities in such a manner as shall appear tc them to be most for the benefit of such widows or children. 22. Ministers ordained elsewhere and being inducted in con- gregations of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, or in con- gregations of the late Synod of the Maritime Provinces which did not enter the union, shall have the privilege of joining the scheme on the terms laid down tor ministers at present inducted bnt net no upon the fund. See No. 7 and 8 of terms of amalga- mation. 4. Finances. Total receipts, $1,574.18 Expenditures, $1,298.56. Balance in Bank, $275.62. Total assets, investments, &c., $12,343.62. Annuitants, 3, receiving $290 per annum. III. Widows' and Orphans' Fund of the Synod of the Pres- byterian Church in Connection with the Church OF Scotland. This Fund was created by an Act of the Parliament of Upper and Lower Canada in 1847, 10 & 11 Vict., Cap. 103, in which the usual corporate powers were gran ted to certain individuals named, and provisions made for the continuance of the Trust, the hold- ing of meetings, the election of officers, the framing of statutes, by-laws, rules and orders, touching the good government and administration of the Fund, for fixing the scale and rate of con- tributions and annuities; and specially providing that the Pro- fessors of Queen's College, at Kingston, for tlie time being, wliether ministers or laymen, shall at all times be entitled to the benefit of the said fund, on the same terms and conditions as any minister of the Church, and requiring that an annual report of the aflairs of the Corporation be presented to the Synod. n\ 11 345 This Act was amended by the Legislature of Quebec, which however, is understood to have no legal effect. And as no Act of Incorporation has yet been obtained for the Widows' and Orphan's Fund ot the Presbyterian Church in Canada, further Legislation seems to be deferred till an agreement to amalgamate the two funds has been reached. The Regulations consequently in use under tlje original Act of Incorporation, aie still retained, and the Trust is still administered under them. Abstract of the By-Laws. 1. Raies and Collections. The rate is $12 per annum, paid half-yearly by a written order on the Tenjporalites Board, and a collection from each con- gregation of not less than $12. 2. Annuities and Conditions. The corporation to determine the equal annuity to be paid to widows and orphans Irom the first Fund and the propor- tionate scale from the second Fund. In the meantime the sum shall be from the Ministers Fund $50 per annum, and from the congregational collections if under $12 a discretionary annuitv of $60, but where the average collection is between $12 and $18'the grant will be $80 rising by a gradual scale till the collection reaches $108 when the grant is $240, which no annuity shall exceed. For boys under 18 and girls under 21 the annuities will be for one $16, for two $28, for three $36, for four $40 ; and for each additional, $4, paid to the mother. In case of orphans, till the daughters are 21 and the sons 18, or if studying for the Ministry 21, the widows' rate will be payable for the minors. When the youngest daughter shall have attained 21 years, the managers may allow to each unmar- ried daughter for her natural life as long as unmarried an annu- ity of $50. In the case of boys older than 18 years incapable of supporting themselves, an annuity for a longer time may be granted, but in no case to excetd the half allowed to a widow. In the case of corigregations not contributing or ministers leaving, the province their widows and orphans shall only have a claim on the Ministers' Fund provided the Ministers' contri- butions be regularly paid. 22 ^i :::| m 346 Any minister refusing to pay his annual contribution or to take up a collection from his congregation, his widows and or- phans shall have no benefit from the Funds. Any minister ceasing to contribute, may resume his status by paying arrears with interest. Any minister leaving the province shall only have a right to the annuity from collections, provided he con- tinues his own contributions, and an amount agreed upon in lieu of congregational collections. Any minister at 40 years of age and over at his admission, who shall nmrry, can obtain the benefit of the Funds by pay- ing three annual subscription.", but coming into the Church after this age must make special application to the Board for terms. The full text of the by-laws may be seen in " Taylor's Statutes &g" Temporalities Fund. An Act was passed, 22 Vict., cap. 06, July, 1858, by the Legislative Council and Assembly of Canada incorporating the " Board for the Management of the Temporalities' Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland," for the administration of certain Trust Funds, the revenues of which were to be appropriated for theencourjigement and support of Ministers and Missionaries of the said Cliurch, and for other purposes. The usual powers for the maintenance of the Corporation and the distribution of its funds were accord- ingly granted. They had power to appoint their own officers and to frame statutes, by-laws, rules, and orders for good government, for the collection, investment, appropriation and management of the Trust Funds ; such regulations to be only operative ad interim until confirmed or rejected by the Supreme Court of the said Church, to which also an annual statement was to be submitted of its receipts and disbursements. This Act was amended by 32 Vict., cap. 76, April, 1860, by the Legislature of Quebec for the purpose of defining the classes of securities in which the said Board may invest their funds, giving them power to invest in stocks or bonds of Quebec, Ontario, or the Donvnion, or of any city, municipality, or corporation of the same, C\ in real estate in the Province of Quebec ; providing also for the protection of real estate hypothecated to tlie Board in the same Province, 847 the lent rch, ance cord- and ment» It of ierim said itted ^by assea unds, tario, on of iding oard It was further ..mended by the Legislature of Quel>€c, 38 Vict., cap. 64, in 1874, and in the same year by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, section 8th of the Union Act, but as both Acts were found to be ultra vires of these Provinces and so declared by the Privy Council, a new Act was obtained from the Dominion Parliaujent, 45 Vict., cap. 124, 1882. This Act confirmed all the acts and doings of the Board un- der the Union Acts and authorized the present acting niembers of the Board to hold office and administer the fund under this Act, and provided for the continuance of the Trust, until th»* vesied rights of all Ministers and Probationers shall have lapsed, which rights are specified as follows :— 1. The annual receipt by beneficiaries of $450, $400 or $250^ as formerly during life and good standing. 2. The annual receipt of $2000 by Queen's College, 3. Of $200 by all niinJHterH, proba- tioners and licentiaties of the Church a* the time of the Union in active service during life and good standing; and that all salaries of $200 be increased to $400 when their receipients in the Province of Quebec shall retire, or have retired, with the consent of the Church, and that tiie Board shall have power to draw upon the capital to meet said requirements. Further, so soon as any part of the Fund shall no longer be required for these purposes it shall, with the exception of the $2000 to Queen's College (which niay be capitalised and paid to the College), be appropriated to a Home Mission Fund for aiding weak charges in the United Church, Provision is also made to preserve intact the rights of parties who did not enter into the Union, and of Ministers who may be professors in Queeen's College. It further gives the beneficiaries the right to nominate members of the United Church to fill vac- ancies in the Board; the remanent members of the Board to elect from such nominees new members, and in the event of no nom- inations being made to supply the vacancies themselves. Within twelve months after the passing the Act the Board shall also call a meeting of the beneficiaries, who shall have power to make by- laws to regulate the filling of vacancies in the Board. It is also provided that after the extinction of the 1st and 3rd classes of payments named in section one of the Act, and provision made in perpetuity of the same for Queen's College, each congregation that did not enter the Union and has not at the time united, shall be entitled to the proportional share of one to the whole unmber of congregations at the date of the Union. Printed reports are to be us sent annually to beneficiaries, the books and affairs are to be audited by auditors appointed by the beneficarieH ; and the 3rd section of the Act relating to filling of vacancies in the Board shall be in force until the number of beneficiaries fall below fif teen, when the Board shall be continued by the remanent mem bers electing ujiniftere or members of the United Church to fill vacancies; they shall also appoint auditors. The by-laws to regulate the provisions of the Dominion Act of 18^2, have not yet been published, but will probably be similar to those contained in <*'J'aylors Statutes &c.," page 202. Church and Manse Building Fund Manitoba. I Act of Incorporation, June, 1883. tlorporate powers were by the Dominion Parliament granted to certam persons with succession under the name of " the Board of Management of the Church and Manpe Building Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for Manitoba and the North West" ; alf-o to hold and possess Funds for the purchase of real estate, and erection of Churches, Manses and buildings, and their maintenance ; of loaning moneys on the security of real estate or otherwise and of acquiring property for particular Churches or Mission Stations. 1 M M«> t Section 3rd gives the General Assembly full power of control over the Corporation, and to appoint succesBors and till vauances in the Board, Section 4th gives power to hold all kinds of legal securities and real estate for the purposes of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in Manitoba and the North West ; provided that after acquisition of any real estate they shall dispose of the same within ten years except in so far as it may be required for use and occupation or other like purposes of the Corporation. Subject to the hmitations specified power is also granted to frame by-laws for the transaction of business ; the ordinary place of meeting to,,^jifl,ti^»,g|>y,.qf;,Wii^nipe^^ Ma^itoh^^ ,^,^.^ ^^ ^^_^ }^l Tlie Itegulations for the administration of this Fiind wiH'be found under Home Missions page 270, I 349 irities rch in after same ^e and iect to "laws |eetiug ^illbe Regulations anent Probationers and Vacancies. 1. The distribution of Probationers within the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec sliall be made by a snmll Committee ap- pointed by the Assembly. Within the Maritime Provinces it shall be left in the hands of the sub-Committee for that territory. The roll of Probationers, etc., shall consist of preachers who have been licensed less than five years, and Ministers who have been loosed from their charges, or who have been receiving appoint- ments from the Committee less than four years (reckoning, in both cases, from the date of their admission to the roll). 2. Preachers who have been on the roll for five years, and Ministers for four years, without settlement shall have their names removed from the list ; allowance being made in all cases of sickness, leave of absence or time occupied in the public busi- ness of the Church, or Mission work, apart from fulfilling regu- lar appointments. Provided, also, that the Assembly alone may order the retention of a Probationers name on the list beyond the above specified times. ' 3. Ministers or Probationers, who have retired from the min- istry and entered on some other calling for a time, shall not have their names put on the distribution list without the permission of the General Assembly to that effect. 4. Probationers concerning whom 'conilplaTnia' of inelHcfency have been received from their Presbyteries by the Committee, may have their appointments withdrawn till a decision of the Assembly shall be given in the case. 6. As soon as a preacher is licensed, the Presbytery shall report the fact to the Conpmittee on Distribution. 6. When a congregation desires a hearing of a particrlar Probationer, or a lurther hearing of one formerly heard, they shall communicate their desire to the Presbytery ; and, if the Presbytery see it expedient to concur in it, the application shall be transmitted to the Convener of the Distributing Committeej and as soon as practicable, effect shall l)e given to the request ; it being understood that in ':ase anv extra expense is incurred hj the Probatir>ner, it is to be defrayed by the congregation in addi- tion to the ordinary allowance, r-"^ • 350 7. When a preacher accepts a call he shall give notice to tlie Convener of the Distributing Conimitiee. and no further appoint- ments shall [)t given to him ; but he shall be required to fulfil the appointments already made, unless relieved by the Presby- tery to whose bounds he has been designated. 8. Missionaries and Probationers shall \»e required to labor in the localities, and discharge the duties assigned to them by the Presbyteries, at whose disposal they may have been placed V>y the Committee on Distribution. These duties comprise, gen- erally, conducting public worship on Sabbath, and prayer meet- ings in the course of the week, teaching Bible classes, organizing and fostering Sabbath Schools, visitation of fanulies — and especi- ally of the sick — so far as circumstances render advisable. 9. Missionaries and Probationers are required to submit to Presbyteries written reports of their labors. Distribution of Probationers. The Assembly of 1878 adopted tlr^ following regulations with reference to the distribution of Probationers : 1. Probationers and Ministers now on the RoU (1) The names of Probationers and Ministers on the Roll for the paat four years shall be continued on said Roll for three months longer — thereafter, if not settled, to be removed from the Roll. (2) Those on the Roll for the past three years shall be con- tinued six months longer — thereafter, if not settled, to be removed from the Roll. (3) Those on the Roll for two years shall be continued for another year and then removed. II. Probationei's and Ministers to be Placed on the Roll. (1) Probationers shall be allowed three years on the Roll. (2) Ministers, who resign their charges, shall be allowed two years on the Roll after each resignation. 351 (3) The above rpgulations, so far as they can be applied, shall refer to Ministers and Licentiates, who come from the Pres- byterian Churches in Great Britain and Ireland. (4) Ordained Ministers, who have been received Irora other Churches, with leave of the Assembly, shall be placed on the Roll for one year. III. Salary of Probationers. Presbyteries are recommended to induce congregations to pay Probationers as liberallv as possible — it being understood that the minimum be eight dollars ($8.00) per week, with boftrd. IV. Supply of Vacancies. (1) Presbyteries are hereby instructed to regard Probationers as having a prior claim to be heard in vacancies, and to secure guch hearing for them : — (2) Also to consider the propriety of appointing Probationers to vacancies for not less than two weeks, in order that the duties of the pastoral office may be attended to by them, as laid down in Minutes of Assembly, 187G, p. 59, clause 8. (3) Students shall not be appointed to vacancies, save in ex- ceptional cases. (4) Presbyteries are enjoined not to report as a vacancy any congregation not prepared to call. (5) Presbyteries are instructed to place all their vacant con- gregations prepared to call on the list of vacancies, and congre- fations are allowed to procure their own supply through the 'resbytery for half the time, when they so desire. (6) Employment shall hereafter be given by the Committee to none but those whose names are transmitted to this Committee through some Presbytery of the Church. Minutes, 1882, p. 47 — Resolved: that sub-section 6 of Section IV. of the regulations adopted by last Assembly be amended so as to read as follows, viz : — Presbyteries may place their vacant congregations prepared to call on the list of vacan cies, and congregations are allowed to procure their own supply through the Presbytery, when they so desire. 352 Proposed New Plan op Distributioh. A Committee was appointed by the Assembly of 1882 to pre- pare an amended plan lor the Distribution of probationers, the preeent plan not meeting with universal acceptance. The plan proposed has been published and will be submitted to the Assembly of 1883. Its leading features are that it assigns the distribution to the Synod of the Church and gives Pres- byteries the power of permitting vacant congrejjations to find their own supply, otherwise the regulations are similar to those now in use. ^ ■..!■; »M"H«*««. "«•••«.»'>."<.»•««»•> t.U;,i: p v>,.i!, SSESS 353 THE CHURCH— ITS STATISTICS. . Compiled from Reports furnished the General Assembly. I.— RESPECTING CONGREGATIONS. - a o 1 OQ • 1 a • « a o • a) pO Year. n 9 6 s, E a 3 .2 a ii 1 E(4 a S B 8 • 2 O u ?; 'A 3.412 S5 S?; 'A 55 1875-T6 1,205 54.132 88,228 4,970 ♦ 9.650 79.204 7,139 1876-77 l,40() 805 590 50,103 93,788 3,590 5,278 9.244 72.807 7,405 1877-78 1,399 911 018 00,740 98,830 3,704 Not r«i)'(l 9,321 Notre port'd 1878-79 1,013 857 037 04,102 107,715 4,077 i( 9.851 <• << 1879-80 l,H-.0 813 059 03,843 107,871 4,125 << 9,837 83 2(i5 8,574 1880-81 1,500 910 08) 05,103 112,970 4,340 0,540 9,724 85,850 10.306 1881-8'-J 1,524 903 097 05,023 110,883 4,410 0,720 10.385 91.257 9,934 1882-83 1,714 • • < 093 09,507 119,008 4,011 0,984 10,093 94,177 10,517 Increase ) since > 449 158 104 15,375 31,380 1,199 2,014 643 14,973 3,374 Union. \ • The total number of Baptisms since the Union has been 78,005 of which about three-fourths were children. Ml !■ \ 354 II.— CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHEMES. • a ' ^i ^ a £5 'JO a o .« 1 d "^ ^■-n K 1 '■ii •= 9 •5 ja »:3 1 Year, 'X, .a a *r 3^ >, • 1 s 1 ii ii s o U 8 a 1 pO .2« 9< S h 1 1 * French 51 8 ~ 8 stipend gatioi 8 1 l875-7« IB.JKiM 25,; (8 11,811 17,833 0,400 10.007 442,321 1870-77 15,781» 31,804 15,235 18,810 0,036 20,801 451,650 1877-78 18,00» 28,324 13.005 10,114 0,510 11,580 484,178 1878-79 2i»,24Jt 20,574 12,855 21,264 7,182 12,600 476.673 1879-80 :»6,683 44,H0<". 13,274 22,072 7,005 11,980 480,242 1880-81 !{7,rj«l 35,510 lt),8l8 32.732 8,306 12,903 498,475 1881-82 04,258 41,4«)8 17,680 32,801 10,070 14,404 600,873 1882-83 42,883 45,070 17,508 33,000 0,651 14,751 Not known when Koing to press. Increase \ since > 2C,!>2U 10,131 6,787 15,173 01 4,084 67,662 Union. ) Totjils "1 Hince > 289,304 270,4()2 118,275 198,021 50,084 100,111 3,348,212 Union. ) N. B. — As It was not deemed of Hufflcient interest to give the revenue received for Mansea and Contributions for strictly Congregational puritoscs, these figures liave been omitted, but the following show thn total income of the Church and the increase since the Union :~ Total Income. Increase. 1876-76 $ 982,072 1876-77 980,115 8:3,443 1877-78 1,030,380 44,271 1878-79 1,110,381 79,995 Total Income. Increase. 1879-80. $1,162,154 $61,773 1880-81 1,246 495 83,341 1881-82 1,409,748 164,253 1882-83 1,436,811 27,063 Total income for eight years, including Manitoba, $9,363,762 ; total Increase including Manitoba, $454,139. 355 IN MKMORIAM. Tl»e Obituaries of the eeveral years will be found in the AfiHenibly's MinuleB in full. 1876. Rev. Alexander Buchan, of Stirling, Presbytery of Kingston, died 1876. Rev. John F. A . S. Fayette, of Watford, died at London, Feb. 27. Rev. John Jenningf, D.O., of Bay St. Church, died at Toronto, Feb. 24. Rev. John McColI, of Central Church, died at Hamilton, June 7. Rev. James Mcintosh, died this year at Anihorst Island. Rev. Adam McKay, died at Ripley in March of this year. Rev.-William McKen/.ie, died at Almonte, May 7. Rev. William H. llennelson, M.A., of Knox Church, Hamilton, died this year. Rev. JameH Saimon, died at Chipman, N. B., June 8, 1875. Rev A. J. Traver, M.A., of the First Church, Brockville, died this year. Rev. James Thomson, of Erin, Ont., died May 7. Rev. Andrew Halkett, formerly of St. Andrew's Ch., St. John, N. B., and subsequently parish Minister of Brechin, Scot- land, died at St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, 1 Sep., 1874.* . 1877. Rev. James Bayne, D.D., of Pictou, N. 8., died December* 9, 1876, aged 62. Rev. Arch. Henderson, M.A., of St. Andrew's, Que., died Jan- uary 19, aged 9H, Rey. John Hogg, D.D., of St. Andrew's Church, Guelph, Ont., died March 3. Rev. Patrick Gray, of Chalmers Church, Kingston, Ont., died Oct. 29, 1876, aged 57. Rev. John McLean, of Knox Church, Oro, died at Stayner, Ont., March 24. * Father of J. B. Halkett, associate editor of *lifton, N.S., died in May, uged 63. Rev. CharleM James Cameron of New Edinburgh, Ont., died March 3, aged 42. Rev. William Cochrane of Middleville, Ont., died May 29. Rev. Alexander Lewis of Mono Mills, Ont., died December 4, aged 88. Rev, James McConochey of Leeds, P.Q., died at London, Ont., ;Aprill2, aged 64. < - *>^ Rev. Donald McDonald of Napier, Ont., died October 16, 1878, aged 46. Rev. Hugh McGregor of Adboro, Ont., died in May, aged 41. Rev. A C. Morton of North Gower, Ont., died March 22, aged 29. ;i) ,.n/iM ,n^ Rev. John Paterson of Bobcavgeon, Ont., died at Chatham, July 30, aged '< 7. 367 Rev. Wm. Richardson of St. Andrews, N.B., died at New York, N.S., July 18, 1878, aged 44. Rev. Alex. Spence, D.D., of St. AndrewR* Church, Ottawa, died , at Elgin, Scotland, September 14, 1878, aged 74. Rev. James Whyte of Manotick, Onl., died at Ottawa, Ont.,J.uly 17, 1878, aged 48. 1880. Rev. Daniel Anderson of Rothesay, Ont , died October 11, 1879, aged 58. Rev. William Barrie, D.C., of Eramosa, Ont., died at Guelph, Oht.,July 28, aged 79. Rev. James Breckenridge of Streetsville, Ont., died December 10, 1879, aged 48. Rev. Hugh Mackerras, M.A., of Queen's College Kingston, Ont., died at Peterboro, January 0, aged 48. Rev. Alex. MacLenn^Wg, B.i^., pf^^mherst Island, died May 18, aged 54. h-fj' Vf i>f *-rM-7''? ^v^r.^l Rev. John Stewart of New Glasgow, N.S., died May 4. Rev. Alexander Topp, D.D., of Knox Church, Toronto, died Oct. ..«; 6, 1879, aged 64. ■'-■ .|jij-i;.T<\.^ ^ ii.> Ut -... . .;- ■■/muHj, . ' Rev. M chael Willis, D.D.,LTi.D., PrincfpaT Knox College, died it Aberdour, Scotland, August 19, 1879, aged 81. Jlev. Henry Gordon of Gananoque, Ont., died December 1, 188(1, aged 90. Rev. James Hume of Kennebec Road, P. Q., died January 28. Rev. Dugald McGregor of North Mara, Ont., died Sep. 19, 1880, aged 71. Rev. John McLean of Kempt, N. S., died November 20, aged 33. Rev. Alexander Stewart of Lawrencetown, N. S., died January 26, aged 74. Rev. John L. Stewart of Trenton, Ont., died at Florida, May 6. •> fesgii.'^jBM fli b^ibt.titik^io.fbA'to io*j'»T^MM tt-uH ./-v KeV. Jonn BlacK.D.D., of Kildonan, Man., died February 12. Rev. John M. Brooke, D.D„ of Fredericton, N. B.,died Jan. 16, aged 81. 358 Rev. Wm. Craigic of Port Dover, Ont., died October 23, ngcd 50. Rev. Alexander F«)rl)eH of InvcrneHH, P. Q., dieci at Wuterdown, Out., October 30. Rev. Robt. Hall of Kafii Missouri. Onl., died July 26, a^ed 50. Rev. Peter McDermid of Point Edward, Ont., died October 15. Rev. John G. McGregor of Elora, died thin year, aged 82. Rev. Donald McKerracher, of Wallacebiirg, died Jnly l.'l. Rev. James C. Muir, D.D., of Nortli Georgetown, P. Q., died July 9. aged 83. Rev. Walter Rosh, of Beckwith, Ont., died at Carleton Place, Ont.» July 7, aged 48. Rev. ThonuiH Scott, of Plantagenet, P. Q., died in June, 1881. Rev. James Watson of New Annan, N. S., died December 12, aged 78. Rev. Walter Wright, of Muwkoka, died at Liverpool, England, April 20. RkSOLUTION of AaSEMBliY. Kingston, p. 40. The Committee appointed to prepare Obituary notices of Ministers reported also, as instructed by the As.sembly to consitler the expedienov of continuing in future the practice of inseiting Obituary Notices in the Minuten, that in the opinion of the Committee the practice? shoiild not be continued, only in so far as not to include the discontinuance of a brief record ot the names and dates of the death of MiniHtrrs. On motion the Assembly ordered the notices submitted to be engrossed in the minutes, and adopted the recommendation of the Committee, in regard to the discontinuance of Obituary Notes in future. ^1^ •H.',."w 359 MISCELLANEOUS DECISIONS. STATE OF RELIGION 1B76. Minutes, p. 23. The Aflsembly received and adopted the Report of the Coinnutt«e, on the fltate of religion, and as reconmiended : — 1. Enjoin on Sessions, Presbyteries and Synods that they give even greater pronnnence to this subject in their conferences and in their prayers. 2. Appoint a day on which the subject of the revival of religion and of the need, in order thereto, of a copious outpouring of the Holy Spirit, . all be presented from the pulpits of all our congregations. 1877. Minutes, p. .31. The General Asseniblv receive the report, and, in doing so, would express their thanKs to Alinightv Go(l for the niary encouraging fiacts which it reveals, especially for the signal ''iessings vouchsafed to nmny congregations during the year ; and in reference to the evils complained of— such as the neglect of faniily worship by many of our people, the small share of labour taken in the work of the Church on the part of many Elders, the prevalence of intemjjerance and other sins, aiid the great number that have reached mature years living unpledged to a Christian lite — the General Assembly deplore the same and appoint that, in their devotions to-morrow niorning, humble confession of these sins be made at the thror.e of the Heavenly Grace, and that supplication for a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord be offered up. 1878. Minutes, p. 43. It was agreed : — That the Assembly receive the report; adopt its recommendations; express their gratitude to/!njighty God for the many encouraging facts which the report reveals, especially for the increasing interest shown by the Presbyterians in the great schemes of the Church, for the times of refreshing vouchsafeay deem suitable. 2. That with the view of enabling the Committee to prepare the report with greater ease and efficiency, the reports of rrebby- teries be transmitted by the Conveners of the Sy nodical Com- mittees, along with their own reports, to the Convener of the General Assembly on or before the first day of May next. 1879. Minutes, p. 55. It was agreed that the Assembly receive the report; thank the Committee, and especially the Convener, for their services; and express their gratitude to Almighty God for the blessing ot His grace vouchsafed to the Church during the past year, and the many signs of spiriiual progress, especially those seasons of spiritual refreshing enjoyed in several localities. In reference to the evils complained of in thf returns, as intem- perance, the influence of sceptical and frivolous literature, and especially the worldliness reported as widely prevalent and injurious, the General Assembly deplore the same, and urge that supplication be made for a season ol refreshing from the presence •of the Lord. 1880. Minutes, p. 14. It was agreed that the Assembly receive the report, adopt its recommendations, thank the Committee, «,nd especially the Convener, for their services, and express gratitude to Almighty God for the many marks of His favor which the Church has enjoyed during the past year. The Assembly would again urge upon Presbyteries the tiecessity of procuring full returns from the congregations under their care. In reference to the evils complained of, as intemperance, engross- ing worldliness, especially the neglect, by noi a few, of family training, the Assembly enjoins upon Sessions the duty of using 3t>l all the means within their power in order that " pure and unde- filed religion " may flourish in the families under their care, and especially : — 1. That the attention of parents and Sessions be again earnestly and affectionately called to the important subject of religious training in the family. 2. That Sessions send full and prompt replies to the Clerks of the various Presbyteries, and that the schedules be sent to the Clerks of the ueptirate Presbyteries, to be distributed by them to Sessions. 3. That each Presbytery holds a conference during the year on the state ot religion within its bounds. 1881. t '}. Minutes, p. 25. It was agreed — That the report be received and adopted, M\d the General Assembly express satisfaction at the evidence given in the report of steady progress in different departments of Christian lifie and work, especially as regards attendance on and interest in public ordinances, family worsliip, missionary zeal and the grace of Christian liberality. Still, m the wide prevalence of hiAewarmness and worldly conformity, in the tendency to substitute the form for the power of godliness ; in the continuance, though happily in not a few cases in diminish- ing degree, of certain practical evils which have ever jjroved formidable obstacles to the rise and progress of religion in the soul and in society, the General Assembly finds abundant ground for humiliation before God. In adopting the recommendations of the Committee, the General Assembly remits it to Svnods, Presbyteries and Sessions to take order that these be faithtully carried out, to the end that our beloved Zion may be blessed yet more than heretofore with times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord — 1. That the ministers should make the questions sent down on the State of Religion and the answers given thereon by their respective sessions, the subject matter of a discourse to the people at some diet of worship on the Lord's day. 2. That the Christian young men, and young women also, of our respective congregations should be encoura^eif to form them- selves into bands, to go out two by two and invite the young mi ^. 362 who do not go to church to go with them to Sabbath school and to the Lord's house ; and that office-bearers be urged to counten- ance and assist them in the work. 3. That elders in visiting their districts, and ministers in their ordinary visitation, be urged to talk in a familiar and friendly manner with heads of famiHes in regard to family religion* and especially Bible reading and instruction in the family circle. 4. That brethern be enjoined to assist each other in special services on all opportune occasions, so as to promote a healthy and lively spiritual interest in all the congregations of the Church, and if possible to make inroads on the careless and un- godly around. 5. That all the Presbyteries he recommended to hold confer- ences on the State of Religion, and to see that Sessions within their bounds send in returns in due time. 6. That all the office-bearers and members of the Church be earnestly exhorted to abstain from and, as opportunity offers, to discountenance the evils complained of, so that those things which are pure and lovely and of good report may prevail. 1882. Minutes, pp., 14, 15. The General Assembly resolved : — That the Report be received and adopted, and in doing so record its thanksgiving to Almighty God for the tokens of His presence vouchsafed to the Church during the past year, more especially in such seasons of refreshing as have been granted to so many , of the congregations; for the very marked increase in the grace of liberality towards both the support of the ministry at home, [ and the propagation of the Gospel in foreign and heathen lands, and fur the continued, and in many cases, the increasing interest shown by the people in the ordinances of His house. While, at the same time, in the prevalence of lukewarmness and worldly conformity, in the hesitancy with which the Report speaks of family training, the want of proper zeal among young peo- ple, and especially young men, ana in the existence of practical evils which hinder the growth of true piety, notwithstanding the eflPorts made to meet and overcome them, the General Assembly finds great cause for humiliation before God. The General Assem- bly adopts the recommendations of the Committee, and remits it to the Synods, Presbyteries, and Sessions to take order that these 363 be faitljfully carried out, so that a more abundant blf >^sing niav" be granted U8 in times of refreshing from the presence of tl«e Lorn. (Recommendations samt' as 1881). Rev. John James, D,D., Hamilton, Convener of Ass'bl)' Com. SABBATH SCHOOLS. 1876. Minutes, p. 50. The Assembly called for the report of the Committee on Sabhath Schools, which was given in and read. It was moved and unanimously agreed to, that tiie report be receiv- ed ; that its recommendations be adopted, namely : 1 . With a view to the early training of the young in practical benevolence, and especiallj'^ to the cultivation of a missionary spirit, your Committee recommend that the Assembly encourage the formation of Missionary Associations in connection with our schools wherever practicaole : convinced that by this means the contributions to our Mission Scheme would be largely increased, and that the youn^ themselves would reap great profit in having their interests in fhe Church and her work deepened, and a mis- sionary spirit developed. 2. Convinced that our Sabbath Schools are the great nurseries of the Church, from which our members are to be drawn, and also of the importance of Sabbath School instruction, we recommend the Assembly to enjoin Presbyteries to see that Sabbath Schools be established at every preaching station if at all possible. In this way many of the young, at present not under any religious train- ing, would be gathered in. 3. Your Committee are fully persuaded that the Sabbath School enterprise demands far more attention from our Church Courts than is given to it at present, and they ask the Asfiembly t<) urge Presbyteries and Synods to give at least one Sederunt to the consideration of a subject so vital, and also to collect statis- tics and send tabulated returns to the Assembly's Convener. 4. They also recommend the preparing and sending forth of & pastoral letter by the Moderater in the name of the Church, especially addressed to the young ; they are couvinced this would be productive of ^reat good. s; lis iki; HI I w 364 1877. Minutes, p. 48. The report of the Committee on Sabbath Schools, was presented and read. It was moved, duly seconded, and passed unanimously that the report be adopted. 1 he General Assembly further express their deepening interest in the godly upbringing of the young, and recommend : — 1. That more importance be attached to doctrinal teaching in our schools, and especially to those great doctrines oj grace that distinguish our Presbyterianism. And with such an ad- mirable con}pend of Gospel truth as our Shorter Catechism, our schools might be nmde more efficient than those of any ottier Church that does not use this synopsis of doctrine. 2. That the Church give more attention to the training of Teachers for our schools, by the establishing of Institutes or Normal Schools in all our cities and towns, and wherever they could be conducted with efficiency. 1878. Minutes, p. 28. The following motion was proposed, seconded and passed unanimously : Receive the report ; empower the Committee to issue schedules for the purpose of eliciting informa- tion, and urge on all Ministers and Sessions diligence in replying thereto ; appoint the Moderator, in his pastoral letter on the state of religion, to press the recommendations of the report on the attention of the Church ; instruct Presbyteries to give diligent'; attention to the oversight of Sabbath school work within tneir-v bound.^ ; and, where practicable, to hold PresbyteriaJ Sabbath- school Conferences, and to encourage the formation of classes for training Sabbatii-school Teachers ; and authorize the Conveners of the Committees of the several Synods to act as a Committee, if they see fit, to inquire into and report on the subject of Sabbath- school literature. The Assembly recommends : — 1. That the Committee on the State of Religion omit this'' department from their schedule, and that the Assembly's Sabbath School Committee be empowered to issue a blank form on the whole subject, say for two years, embracmg questions on Sabbath School Instruction, Sabbath School Organization, Sabbath School Equipment, Sabbath School Benevolence and Work. 365 11 2. That the schedules be forwarded lO every congregation and mission station. Each Presbvtery appoint one of its niem- bers fo tabulate the results within their bounds and report to the Presbytery, which report be forwarded to the Conveners of Synod's Sabbath School Committee, who in turn deal with the subject, and forward to the Convener of the Assembly's Com- mittee. Two years of such returns would tend to mould the whole church into some uniform line of effect, and enable the Assembly toJ|arrive at some definite idea of the tendencies of this work. ,p.,. , , . 3. That Presbyteries hold, anually, conferences with the parents and teachers on their work. 4. That the Moderator issue an address to Parents, Teachera and Children to be read frc... the pulpit and in the schools; and that this address make special mention of the followinor points : — That the Sabbath School is under the authority of the session ; that the financial needs ol the school be a congregational respon- sibility ; that the Bible, anmmittee chosen for that purpose, under the auspices of the General Assembly. 8. That this Synod repsectfully overtures the General As- sembly to appoint a committee for the purpose of carrving out such recommendations in this Report as would require the actioa of the Assembly. 9. That at an early day, say the last Sabbath of June, special supplications be offered for the baptized youth of the Church, and the subject of their Christian nurture, tneir early acceptance of Christ, and open confession of Him, as great vital concerns of the parents in the home, and the elners and pastors in the church, be distinctly and earnestly brought before each con- gregation. 10. That it bean instruction to Presbyteries to hold conven- tions with the people, and to encourage the lor mation of classes for the training of teachers. 11. The Assembly call the attention of Sessions to the importance of their exercising a living and intelligent control of the Sabbath school work in their congregations. 12. That every school, large or small, be expected to raise money for strictly missionary purposes, and that the necessary and current expenses of the school be a charge on the ordinary revenue of the congregation. 1.3. That a full record of attendance of teachers, scholars, and of moneys collected, be kept in every school and reported to the congregation as the Session and Deacons' Court may direct. ' 14. That feeling convinced that much of the literature used in our Sabbath schools is of an unhealthy character, and recognizing the difficulty of securing proper books, the General Assembly appoint a standing committee whose duty it shall be to examine books and periodicals prspared by societies and pub- lishers for the use of Schools, ana to issue, from time to time, a i IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) ^. ^ ^^ ^ / <. % i/.x fA 1.0 I.I oo '"IIIIM illlM "" ^^ lll||£ 12.0 I4g 1.25 III 1.4 1.8 1.6 V]

l e. ^ %. ^ s.^' v^ .>. ■rf o // / /A Photographic Sciences Corporation # V S q ,v \\ ^ 6> ^ \ ^ ^ a68 list of such books as they may deem suitable for Sabbath schools, and thus aid Sessions and teachers in securing proper materials for this department of Church work. 1881. Minutes, pp. 24-25. The Assembly receive the report, and tender thanks to the Committee, and especially to the Convener; express satisfaction with the fuller returns made by all the Synods, and with the increased interest and progress which the returns shew; adopt the recommendation as to the line of study proposed for next year, and recomniend it to the favourable con- sideration of the Church ; but resolve that hereafter no provision be made by the Assembly's Committee for competitive examina- tions, or for awarding prizes in money or books, or for reporting the names of successful candidates to be engrossed in the records of the Church ; also, express satipfaction with the provision made for supplying literature for Sabbath school libraries, as reported, and commend it to the favourable consideration of all Sabbath schools; and further recommend that, on the last Sab- bath of September, special prayer be oflPered jor the youth of our Church, in accordance with the recommendation of the report. Dissent. — Mr. Neil McKay craved leave to enter his dissent from this decision. For the line of study and other matters referred to in this deliverance, see Report of the Committee on Sabbath Schools, Mi'"uies 1881, App. pp. 126-132. 1882. Minutes, p. 30. The Assembly agreed to refer the Report ot thfi Committee on Sabbath Schools to a Committee, consisting of the members of the S. S. Committee who are members of this Assembly to bring in a deliverance. This Conmiittee presented this report which was adopted, and is as follows ; Minutes p. 54 : That the report on Sabbath Schools as now presented be received and adopted, and printed in the Appendix of the Assembly's Minutes. The recommendations annexed to the Report are :— 1. That the Paper of Ml Hoosie — which contains a Consti- tution for Sabbath Schools, suggests the formation of a Board of Sabbath Schools, and outlines the duties of such a Board — be printed in the Appendix to the Minutes, and referred to the Com- mittee, to be reported on next year. (See App. pp, 139-141.) 369 2 That the Sabbath School be fully recognized as a part of the Church, undc* the control of the beesion in all its appoint- ments. 3. That greater attention be given to the study of the Shorter Catechism, both in the Sabbath School and in the family. 4. That each Presbytery devote at least one Sederunt in the year to the consideration of Sabbath School work within its bounds, and that Superintendentis and others interested in such work be invited to be present. 6. That the day to be appointed by the Moderator as a day of prayer for Colleges, be also a day of prayer for the youth of the Church generally. Statistics. 1882. 1881. 85,866 10,240 1,812 $15,273 $10,878 162,164 1880 83,856 8,574 428 $8,907 $3,603 187P. 78,628 8,208 8. S. Scholars 91,247 Teachers and Officers. 10,934 Communicants added. 1,428 Expended on Schools. $21,861 Contributed to Mifls'ns. $11,931 Vols, in S.S. Libraries. 173,285 Rev. a. Simpson, Halifax, N. S., Convener of Assembly's Committee. SABBATH OBSERVANCE. 1875, Minutes, p. 21. There was produced and read a reference from the Jate Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, bearing on the matter of|adesecreation of the Sabbath by the Railway Companies of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It was unanimously agreed : that the documents connected with this reference be committed for consideration to the Assenibly's Standing Committee on Sabbath Observance, hereafter to be named. Further, it was agreed to petition the Dominion Parlia- ment to al:K)li8h unnecessary Sabbath labor on public works, and traffic on Railways under Government control, and recommend I^resbyteries to petition to the like effect. 1878. Minutes, p. 33. The General Assembly resolved as follows : Receive the report; express gratification at the success attending 370 tht -efforts to secure a better observance of the Lord's Day throughout the Dominion; adopt ihe recommendations contained in the report and refer them to the Standing Commitree on Sab- bath Observance, with instructions to take such measures as they ma*' judge best to have these recoramendaiions carried into effect, namely — 1. That Synods, Presbyteries, and Sessions, and the Mem- bers of tlie Church in general, be exhorted to erercise increased vigilance in regard to all incipient forms of Sabbath profanation of a public kind, and adopt prompt measures for the suppressioa of the same. 2. That the Assembly petition the Dominion Government to close the Post Offices throughout the Province of Quebec during the whole of the Lord's jri.y. 1879. Minutes, p. 57. The Ass^bly heard read the report of the Committer on Sabbatii Observance. It was agreed to receive the same and adopt its recommendations, and appoint the Moderator and the Hon. Alex. Morris a Comnjittee to wait on the Government with reference to the desecration of the Sabbath referred to in the report : The recommendations are: — 1. That a deputation be appomted to wait on the Members of Government in Ottawa, with tl\.e view of securing that all persons employed in the Parliament Buildings be relieved from duty on Sabbath, and an opportunity afforded them of enjoying the privileges of the public worship of God and the means of grace. 2. That the Committee be authorized to print and circulate as widely as possible, in flv sheet form, the civil law of the Sabbath, for the information of the public. 1880. Minutes, p. 68. The Assembly resolved as follows ; Receive the Keport, and direct the Assembly's Committee on this subject to co-oporate in all well-directed efforts with the Committees on this subject appointed by the Synods and Presbyteries of our Church, and with other local Committees in various parts of the country, whose aim is the promotion of the due observance of the Lord's day . of 371 Joint Conveners. — Rev. Dr. McCullock ; Rev. N. T. Mc- Mullen. The Assembly called for the report of the Deputaiion appointed last year to wait upon the members of the Government at Ottawa, with the view of securing that all persons employed in the Parliament Buildings be relieved from duty on the Sabbath, and be afforded the opportunity of enjoying the privileges of the public worship of God and the means of grace. Dr. Reid reported verbally that the Deputation had carried out the purpose ot their appointment, and had such conference as instructed, but were told merely, in effect, that the employes in the Parliament Buildmgs were under the direction of the two Houses of Par- liament, and that the Government proper had no control in the matter. 1881. Minutes, p. 47. The Assembly agreed that the Committee be authorized to remonstrate with corporations, or other public companies, who may be found violating the Lord's day by unne- cessary labour thereon. 1882. Minutes, p. 50. The General Assembly having heard the Report of the Committee on Sabbath Observance, desires to express gratitude to God for the successes which have attended the efforts to preserve the sacredness of the Sabbath ; enjoins ministers and office-bearers of the Church to be diligent in their respective localities in resisting unlawful inroads upon the Sab- bath rest ; and recommends the formation of local associations, composed of all Christian Churches, lor the'purpose of co-oper- ating in the endeavour to guard the sanctity and secure the proper observance of the weekly day of rest. TEMPERANCE. 1876. Minutes, p. 82. Then was read a memorial from the Dominion Alliance tor the total suppression ot liquor traffic, and the follow- ing motion was agreed to. The Assenjbly receive the communi- cation and express their sympathy with those who are engaged in seeking to remove or mitigate the evils of intemperance, as well as tneir desire to co-operate in all well directed efforts to gain this important end. = ts'; 372 Minutes, p. 50. The Dominion Alliance for the Traffic. 18T7. Clerk read a Memorial from the total suppression of the Liquor The following motion was proposed and passed unanimously. The Assembly reiterates its testimony as to the enormous evils entailed by intemperance on the Church and the world. The Assembly expresses satisfaction at the progress of legislation for the repression of these evils, and at the growth of a healthful Temperance sentintent throughout the community. Further, the Assen)bly instructs Sessions to have continued regard to the causes and cure of intemperance within their respective buands, and recommends to. the oHice-bearers and members of our Church generally to cultivate and exemplify the principles of Bible temperance. 1878. Minutes, p. 52. 1. The General Assembly is devoutly thank- ful to God for the advance made in the direction of Temperance reform in this and other countries, and commends the practice of total abstinence to the prayerful consideration of all connected with its congregations, especially the office-bearers thereof- 2. The Assembly expresses its desire to co-operate in all well-directed efforts to mitigate or remove, if possible, the evils of intempeiance and praya the Great Head of the Church to bless and prosper all such efforts. Overture, 1880. Minutes, pp. 56 57. There was presented and read an Overture from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, setting forth the great evils of intemperance, and praying the General Assem- bly to take the whole subject into consideration, and devise there anent such measures as may tend to the glory of God, and the good of the Church, especially by the appointment of a standing connuittee on temperance. There was read, also, a memorial on the same subject, praying for an expression of the Assembly's estimate of the Canada Temperance Act, so that our people nmy be encousaged to avail themselves, in their several localities, of the fucilities for the restriction and regulation of the traffic in intoxicating liquors. 373 an kth nr\- me md of a the kir ral Ihe On motion the Assemhiy resolved as follows: — TIjat the Overture from th^ Synod of Toronto and KinjiPton be received; that the AHsembly appoint a standing coniniiltee on temperance, with authority to make inquiries of the various Presbyteries within their bounds regarding the prevalence of intemperance, and the best means of promoting a healthy scriptural tem|)erance sentiment and practice; that Presbyteries be enjoined to hold conferences on this subject, and frame and forward to the Con- vener of the Temperance Committee such answers as they may be able to give, together with such views and 8Ugg<'stion8 on the whole question as they may deem proper ; that the Assembly recommend the appointment of Synodical Committees on Temperance, where such do not exist; and that the Stand- ing Committee now to be appointed consist of a member from each Presbytery of the Church. Resglttions, 1881. Minutes, pp., 45, 52, 53. 1. That this Assembly renew the testimony repeatedlv borne by this Church, in all its branches, against the evil of intemperance', as a great nin against Ood, and a bitter curse to man, obsiructing the progre.ss of ths Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in theworUl, and weaken- ing its power over the hearts of men; and while we rejoice in the healthy advancement made in recent years in temperance sentiments, practice and legislation, we yet express our deep regret that the evil is still largely prevalent and deeply rooted, and express our solemn conviction thai it is the duty of the Church to make every endeavour to do away with inlemperance, and the customs and practice which lead to it, and thus purge ourselves from all fellowship with this ♦' unlruitlul work of darkness.'* 2 That we recommend to our people the practice of entire abstinence from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, as the best safeguard for the individual, as an example to others, especially to the young, and as, in the light of experience, the best working principle upon which people can unite in dealing with this question ; ^and we further recommend ministers and elders to take the lead in this matter. 3. That we recommend our sessions, by means of congrega- tional associations or committees, the use of pledge books, the i! m I- 374 4 circulation of temperance literature, by co-operation with existing temperance societies, or by any other means that may be deemed suitable in the circumstances, actively to prosecute temperance work witnin their bounds, paying special attention to the Sabbath Sehool children, and the young generally. 4. In view of the great evils necessarily connected with the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors for use as beverages, we earnestly counsel the members of the church engaged in tiie traflSc to abandon it, and entreat others not to engage in it. 6. Tliat the Assembly approve of the Legi^^Iative prohibition of the liquor traffic as correct \n principle, and specially that the Assembly approve of the principle of the Canada Temperance Act of 1878, and trust that any amendments made to it will be in the direction of increased stringency and efficiency, and that all retrogressive legislation will be avoided. 6. That recognizing the importance of the principle of **over- coming evil with good,'* the Assembly recommend to the mem- bers of the Church to aid and encourage the establishment of coffee houses, as a substitute for public houses in which intoxi- cating liquors are sold. 7. That the Committee on Temperance be instructed to send circulars down to sessions, to report through Presbyterips and Synods to the General Assembly, and that Presbyteries and Synods be instructed to hold conferences on the 3ubjcct, Dissents and Reasons. Dr. Proud foot craved to have his dissent from the action of the Assembly on the ilfth resolution marked in the minutes, for reaijons to be given in at next Sederunt. Dr. Proudfoot handed in and read the reasons of dis- sent of which he gave notice at last Sederunt, in terms follow- ing:— 1, Because such resolution expresses approval af Acts of Parliament and amendments thereto, which are not before the house, and which many of us have not read. 2. because its tendency is to bring a direct and quasi politi- cal pressure to bear on the Legislature of the country, whereas it is our duty as ministers of the Gospel rather to enlighten the people, and through them to influence legislation. / ^m 3Y5 3. Becaufle as ininiflterfl of the Goppel we are bound to use the moral means whicli God has provided (or reclaiming a sinful world, and which I believe to be suitable and adequate; reserv- ing, however, to ourselves as citizens, and to the ntembers ofthe Church, the liberty of seeking prohibitory or any other legisla- tion that we consider best. Mr. J. Laing dissented from the action of the Assembly adopting the fifth resolution, for the reason following: — Be- cause I oelieve that the resolution will be by many construed as regarding not only the principle of prohibition, bnt also particu- lar Acts of Parliament and amendments thereto. Resolutions — 1882. Minutes, p. 53. 1. That the Assembly draw attention to the deliverance or last year, on the Temperance question, with the request that it be made known to our people where this has not been done. 2. That Presbyteries and Sessions be recommended to con- sider the best methods of advancing the cause of temperance within their bounds, especially to consider what form of tem- perance organization would be most suitable as recognizing the authority of the Session, and affording scope for the energies of the members of the Church. 3. That the attention of tbe Governments of the various Provinces in the Dominion be called to the desirability of in- structing the children in our Public Schools regarding the effects of alcohol on the human system and the influence of the drink- ing usage-^ on society, either by the use of Temperance Manuals or by the introduction into the Reading Books of some lessons setting forth the results of scientific investigation, and the teach- ings of history and experience, on the subject, and that the Clerk be instructed to send copies of this resolution to the Ministers or Superintendents of Education in the various Provinces. 4. That we recommend the members of our Church to unite with other temperance workers, organizing in our counties and townships branches ofthe Dominion Alliance, or any other well- conducted association having for iti object the Legislative Pro- hibition of the Liquor Traffic, "*^.^ !:• 376 There was taken up, in connection with the Report, and read, an Overture from the Synod of Toronto and King.-^ton, reqnepting the Asflenibly to instruct its Committee on Tem- perance to correspond with other Churches, with a view of united action in tne snppression of tlie evils of inteniperance. The Overture was received, and referred to the Committee on Temperance. There was, further, submited to the Assembly a Memorial from the Women's Temperance Union. The Memorial was received, and relerred to the Committee on Temperance. Rev. J. Mc'Caul, Montreal, Convener of Assembly's Com- mittee. The Bible as a Tkxt Book in Public Schools. Minutes, 1870, p. 58. It was resolved that the Assembly bein^ deeply impressed with the importance of having the youth of this country imbued with, the principles of Cliristian morality, earnestly urge all the members of tiiis Church in their several stations and relations to endeavor as far as practicable to have the Word of God read by the children in the public schools and appoint a Com mi tte to watch legislation on the subjectof Educa- tion. Hymnolooy. Minutes, 1882, p. 65. The Assembly called for the Report of theConiinitteeon a" Hymnal." The Report stated that the Com- mittee had issued during the year a Sabbuth School edition, and a larger sized edition witTi music ; that they contemblated publish- an edition intermediate between the Sabbath School and the the larger sized copy, and also a Sabbath School edition with music; that about 40,000 of all the editions had been sold; that the royalty last year amounted to $1,192.03; that the sums ad- vanced from the Assembly Fund had been returned, and that there remained in hand a balance of $300. The Report closed by recommending that the amount now at the credit of Committee, and the amount which may be received next year, be devoted to the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, in proportion to the number of ministers connected with or having an interest in each of the Funds for Aged and Infirm Mini&tersi and that the Hymnal Committee be re-appointed. 377 The Report was received, 'its recommendations were adopted, and the Assembly decerned and ordered in aceordanca therewith. An overture on Music for the Psalms was remitted to the same Committee. PRESBYTEKIAV ReCORD.- 1882. Page 54. The report on the Presbyterian Record was sub- mitted, and gave the cirrnlation at .S4,500, and said that a much larger number would require to be issued to reach every family on the Church, and stated that somewhat less money had been received and disbursed than in the year before — receipts, $9,388.- 65; payments, f 8,514. 95; leaving a balance of $873 70. The Report was received ; thanks were tendered to the Editors ; anJ the Record was commended to the support of the congregations of tlie Church. Delegates to the Second Pan-Presbyterian Council. Minutes 1879, p. 28. The Assembly resolved to appoint the delegates by ballot. Against this decision a dissent was entered for tne following reasons : — 1. Because the decision of the General Assembly to take the vote by ballot is a method of procedure unknown to the Supreme Court ot the Church. 2. Because the method of taking the vote by ballot is not contemplated by the rules which tne Assembly has adopted for taking the vote. 3. Because it seems, at least, very doubthil whether such a method of taking the vote is consistent with the responsibility ot the Assembly as a representative body. Re-ordination of Roman Catholic Priests. Minutes. 1881, p. 23. The General Assembly does not find it necessary to come to any deliverance on the general question of the re-ordination of ex-priests of the Church of Rome, who shall make application to oe admitted into the Ministry of this Church; but expresses its readiness at all times to give direc* tions to Presbyteries in cases of practical difficulty in which the the questions may be involved; and following its course in the 23 I '■!! ;?f 4 !l 378 past, reserves to itself the right of dealing with each case of reception into the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, on its own merits, as the same may emerge. Dissent. — Mr. Laing craved leave to enter his disee, from this decision. Overture as to Latin Thesis. There was taken up and read an Overture setting forth that the General Aseemhiy had seen fit to substitute a Hebrew criti- cal exercise for the Latin Thesis in the curriculum of Theological studies; that, aa it is proper that the subjects of examination for License should correspond as closely as possible to those embrace! in the curriculum prescribed by the Church ; and as the production of a Latin Thesis, in the circumstances in which it must often be prepared by candidates for License, cannot be regarded as of great value in promoting their knowledge of the Latin tongue, while it is sometimes attended with much incon* venience; the General Assembly is respectfully overtured to remove the Latin Thesis from the list of subjects appointed as trials for License. The General Assembly received the Overture and decerned in terms of the prayer thereof. Remits to Presbyteries anent Standing Committees. Minutes, 1882, p. l.S. 1. That the Committee to nominate Standing Committers be composed of eighteen nu'mbers, two Ministers and two Elders from each Synod, and one Minister and one Elder from the Presbytery of Manitoba. 2. That all the Standing Committees be elected for three years, one-third retiring each year, but being eligible for re-elec- tion. In order to begin the plan equitably, each Committee shall decide by ballot as to who shall retire at the eod ot the first and second years. 3. That the Home Mission Committee (Western Section) shall consist of thirty members, and the Home Mission and Sup- plemental Committees of the Eastern Section of fifteen members, eacl Presbytery having at least one representative. 4. That the following Committee shall consist of not more than twenty-four members : — Foreign Mission Committee for Western Section ; the Boards of Management of Halifax, Mon- treal, and Knox College. i ^ 379 IIH kree lec- hall ind Ion) 518, lore Ifor 6. That the following CoiumitteeB Hliall coneist of not more than fifteen ineniberiii — Foreign MJHHionB, Eastern Section ; State of Religion, ManiUjba College; Widows' and Orphanh' Fund. WcHtern Section; Sabbath Schools; Sabbath Obflcrvance; Aged and Infirm MiniHters* Fund, Western Section and Eastern Sec- tion ; Temperance; College Senates. 6. That the Boards of Examiners shall consist of not more than twelve members. 7. That the following Committees shall consist of not more than six members : — Finance; Statistics ; Protection of Church Property ; Record ; Distribution of Probationers. Overture, Marriage with deceased wife's sister. There was taken up and read an overture from the Pres- bytery of Toronto, relating to the propuFal in the last Session of the Parliament of Canada to legalize marriage with the sister of a deceased wife, and with a deceased brother's wife, and praying the Assembly to take the whole subject into consideration and adopt such measures as it deems best to avert such legislation as that recently proposed. Resolved in terms following : — Receive the overture respecting marriage with A deceased wife's sister, and appoint a conmiittee to watch legis- lation on this subject, and to take such steps, by petition or otherwise, as they may deem advisable, with a view to avert such legislation as that recently proposed in the Parliament of Canada. Overture Remitted to a Committee, Whereas by Act of Parliament passed during last SeFsion, marriage with a deceased wife's sister is no longer prohibited by the law of the land ; Wheress in the Confession of Faith it is expressly declared that a man may not marry any of his wife's relations nearer in blood than his own, and that such marriages cannot be legiti- mized by any consent of parties or law of man ; Whereas the law of the land and the ]aw of the Church are thus at variance, and difKcultiea may be expected to arise from **_ Appeal in re , 48 ^ Decision of Commission on 43-49 M '« I 385 C. Canada Presbyterian Church — Minute of anent Union I Candidates for License, Questions to 23 Central India Mission to 314 Chambers, Rev. R — References from Presbytery of Paris in re, with action of Assembly , 63 Chart of Foreign Missions » .... 318 China, Missions to 313 Church The — Constitution of 1-66 " Courts 7 " " Procedure in 60 " " General Rules governing 60 " " *« Standing Orders 61 " Colleges of the ......66-143 '* ** Respecting Parliamentary Legislation of. . 4 " Ministers of the 150-253 « Missions of the 254-333 " Benevolent Funds of the.... 334-348 « Statistics of 353 " Miscellaneous Decisions of 359 Clerks of General Assembly 6-9 Collegiate Institutions, their relations with United Church . . 1 Committee on Business, appointment of «.... G Deacons, Questions at Ordination of.. , 23 Declaration by Moderators of uniting Churches 6 Dodds, R., complaint of, vs. Presbytery Lanark and Renfrew, with action of Assembly 44 E. Elders, number of, joining the Union 6 " Questions at Ordination of 23 F. Formula signed by all office-bearers 23 Fraser, Rev. J., Petition of, in re Synod of Toronto and Kingston , with action of Assembly 55, 66 French Evangelization ...i 278 " ** Regulations of Assembly respecting. . 278 " ** Secretary-Treasurer, Appointmenit of 278 " " Legislation affecting 279 " ** Board, Appointment of 281 " " Report on progress of 281 386 k Page. French Evangelization Statietics 287 " « Society, Ladies' 288 " •* « Reports reapecting 288,289 " « « Officers antl Statistics 290 General Assembl}^ — Constitution of 7 „ Election & Status of Moderators of 8 „ Barrier Act 8 „ List of Moderators of 8 „ Clerks of .Ui^.. 6,9 „ Standing Orders of 6, 64 „ Committee on Business, Appointment of 6 „ Appointment of Comnjittee constituting 7 Government Grants to Denominational Colleges, respecting 6 H. Haliday, James — Protest & Appeal of, vs. Presbytery Lan- ark & Renfrew with Action of Assembly 44,45,46 Halifax — Presbyterian College 126 „ ,, Historical Statement 126 „ „ Otficersof 129 „ , „ General Regulations of 130 ,, „ Statistics of 134 Hamilton & London, Syno i.. 7 8 8 8 6,9 5,64 6 7 5 5,46 126 126 129 130 134 163 66 291 5,40 376 311 327 6 356 )-60 ,48 ,65 45, ,68 48 327 i i 387 K, Knox College, Toronto 88 ** Historical Statement 88 «< Officers of 92 " Adnnssion of Students 92 *• Theo'ogical Curriculum 93 " Scholarships 94,97 " Degree of D.D., Regulations respecting 95 ** Preparatory Literary Course 98 •* Residence of Students 99 " Summary ot By-laws 99 " Statistics 101 " Resolution of G. Assembly respecting 102 Ladies' Colleges 143 Lanark and Renfrew, Presbytery of, re difficulties Knox Ch. Perth, with action of Assembly 44, 45, 46 Latin Thesis, Overture as to 378 Lawson, Rev. S. G. — Appeal Pres. P. E. Island in re, with action of Assent bly 67, 68 Legislation with regard to rights of property 4 Lumbermen, Mission to. See Missions. Mi Macdonnell, Rev. D.J. — Reference in re case of with action of G. Assembly 31-38 Manitoba College 136 " Historical Statement 136 « Officersof 138 « Curriculum 138 " Regulations Affecting Students 140 " Statistics 142 " Presbytery of 168 " Missions, Resolutions Respecting 267 " ** Superintendent, Appointment of 267 « « « Rules Guiding 269 ** Church and Manse Building Fund, Rules for 270 .iI«M I " Board of, Appomted 271 Maritime Provinces, Svnod of 160 " " Ministers' Widows'* Orphans' Fund... 337 Marriage with Deceased Wife's Sister, Respecting 379 Miscellaneous Decisions of G. Assembly 35^ Ministers, Number of Joining the Union 5 i -I i 388 Fag«. Ministers' QuestionH at Ordination or Induction of 22 Adinisfiion of from other Churchea 24-29 Act for Reception of from other Churchea 24 Received " " " 26 Special cases of Reception from other Churches.. 27 Index of— See Synods, Rolls of 156 Their place of Birth, date of Ordination, &c.. 169-250 Retirement of , &c 250-253 Legislation Relating to Ret'rement of 250 Permanent Act ♦* " 251 Permitted to Retire 252 Professors & Officers in College 221 Agents of the Church 252 Otherwise without charge 253 Summary relating to 253 Widows' & Orphans' Fund see *' Benevt Funds". Misiions 254 Their relation to United Church 4 Union Resolution respecting 254 Home 254 Regulations respecting 254 Instructions to Presbyter ies respecting 259 Committee Instructions to 260 Resolutions of Assembly respecting 261, 262, 265, 266, 269, 273. Committees, Conveners of 275 Statistics 275 Mission to LumV)ermen ..«^ .... ...#,. 275 " *' Historical Statement .i'i'^^/^^'.i :!....;. 275 '* ** Resolutions of AsBeniblv 276 t " ** Transferred to Synod.'. 276 ** " Report respecting 277 Missions, Foreign ,.;ii 291 Resolutions of Assembly respecting, 291,293, 294, 295, 300, .302, 329 Proposed Regulations anent 291 Regulations respecting in Central India 296 Report of Committee on Reports of 292 Committees »'.y v^ . . . . • *i • • » * 303 Fields f^. 303 Eastern Section.... ..^ .....'..«... 304 Statistics 311 u II tc t€ it U U U u « (C (I ({ t€ ft it a ti i< it a it ({ i( it it a it it it It it ft it ft i J J ■SE . 389 J J Missions, Western Section 311 « Chart of 318 *« Treasurer's Report ,, 330 " General Facts respecting Protestant 331 Missionaries Foreign on Presbytery Rolls 251 " & Probationers 253 Moderator ot G. Assembly, Election of First 6 Moderators of " Their election & status 8 «« of " List of 8 Modes of Worship 3 Montreal Presbyterian College 103 " riifstorical Statement 103 «« Officers of 105 •* Regulations affecting students 106 " Historical Curriculum 107 « Literay . . ., 115 ** Degree in Divinity, Regulations respectmg .. 110 " Fellowships, &c 112 « Statistics 119 Montreal and Ottawa Synod of 154 Morrin College, Quebec 121 " Historical Statement 121 «« Office.'sof 122 ** Theological Department, Regulations, Scholar- ships &c 123 " Arts Department,Regulations,Scholar8hip8 &c. 125 " Statistics 125 N. New Hebrides Mission '. 304 O. Officers of General Assembly '. . 8 Opening Services to consummate union. ...^^ I Ordination, Induction and License, respecting 22,24 Organ, relerence concerning 29 Ottawa Ladies' College 143 " " Historical Statement '. i .v*^;. 143 ** " CourseM of Instruction 143 " ** Conservatory of Music ; Graduation,