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Les diagrammes suivants lllustrant la m^thoda. 3y errata •d to int ne pelure, 9on k 32X 12 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 n,'hin,.n,'%'%'t|,i»i%%%'H,'%'Hi'li.'MH.'Mi'ii.Hi."li''l,'H.'H.'Mi'H.'iiiMHn..M,il,'M.'hi'h.'W.M,-'l,'N.'i|.M|.i|,.'VH,*i,'"^Mi,iq^ J> !^ >>•- \> (' v» vi VICTORIA UNIVERSITY :| ' UBRARY I I fl // « .tajsr / J /I r 1 J •'•• f-- *v , , , .-u • u #' . I *.•,•' I \ The EDITH and LORNE PIERCE COLLECTION of CANADI ANA ^een's University at Kingston \. f» ¥ JOURNALS OF THB GENERAL CONFERENCE M^ OF THE M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA, '• \ /i " \ ■ HELD IN THB CITY OF BELLEVILLE, ONT., J Aug. 27 to Sept. 7, 1878. HAMILTON : PRINTED AT THE C. C, ADVOCATE OFFICE, 74 KINO STREET EAST. 1878 . ifa^L^A^ . -,^j „-.».-^3»£Ai5^.j>^ LP- PX 8:2 51 1273 ':V ■• w ' i 1 *v V ; c- \ OFFICERS OV THE General Conference, 1878. President BISHOP CARMAN, D.D., Belleville. Secretary, REV. F. B. STRATTON, Odessa. Assistant Secretary. REV. J. S. WILLIAMSON, Hamilton. Journal Secretary. REV. T. ARGUE, Brampton. Book A^ent and Editor "C. C. Advocate," REV. S, G. STONE, D.D., Hamilton. Book Connnittee. D. GRAHAM, G. R. SHEPARD, M.A., JAMES HARLEY, AND G. AWREY. Missionary Board, President : Vice-President ; THE BISHOP. REV. J AS. GARDINER. Treasurer : Secretary : THE BOOK AGENT. REV. T. ARGUE. Members : REVS. E. LOUNSBURY, W. PIRRITTE, A. D. TRAVEL- LER, W. G. BROWN, G. ABBS, J. YOUNG, AND MESSRS. WILLIAM MERRILL, G. H. KEN- NEDY, AND J. C. HUFFMAN. N'lV \ . \-'V ^ ^' V ..' ■■.■^- i, ir JOURNALS or THE GENERAL CONFERENCE Olf 1878. PART I, MINUTES. The General Conference of tlie M. E. Church ir ida met according to appointment and pursuant to call, in tlu^ ti M. E. Church, city of Belleville, on Tuesday, August 27tb, 1878, at 10 o'clock, a.m. The Rev. A. Carman, D. D., Bishop, presiding. The Bishop read, in opening the religious services, the forty- third chapter of Isaiah and announced the 704th hymn ; after singing, prayer was offered by Revs. A. D. Traveller, Thos. Argue, und E. Lounsbury. Bishop Carman next read the seventeenth chap- ter of John's Gospel, and after the singing of the 702nd hymn, Revs. Thos. Webster, D.D., S. Morrison, and J. H. Andrews engaged in prayer ; the Bishop concluded with the Lord's prayer, the Confer- ence heartily joining with him. The Conference then sang the verse beginning, " Other rpfuge have 1 none," after which the Bishop called for the certified lists of delegates, which were read and assented to. They are as follows : 6 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, NIAGARA CONFERENCE. James OjirdJHer, E. LouiiHlniiy, J. N. Elliott, "W. D. HngliHon, J. Reynolds, S. Card, J. H. Kennedy, W. Benson, J. R. Phillips, B. C. Moora, C. E, Benson, S. L. Kerr, C. Buidetto. J. F. Faijcliilds, M. Diiniuick, H. Locke, BESERVES. K. C. PitrNnnR, W. G. Brown, M.A., J. S. Williamson, E. Bristol, O. G. Collamore, T. Webster, D.D., E. H. Pitcher, D.D., W. H Shaw, J. T. Davis, A. E. Griffith, J. Wood, B. Biistol. J. Laycock, J. B. Cutler. ONTARIO CONFERENCE. Geor-ge Abbs, Thoa. Argue, Amos Ciinipbell, Jas. Curts, r. M Finn, J. R. Juciues, D.J)., Ph.D., G, Miller, W. Pirritte, C. A. Simpson, G. Bennett, R. Large, J. C. Ponieroy, RESERVES. G. Clark, R. B. Denike, J. H. mus, B. Lane, M.A., S. Morrison, J. M. Simpson, B. Sanderson. R. E. Lund, Cliarles Taylor. BAY QUINTE CONFERENCE. Wni. Service, Joseph Young, T. W. Pickett, s. G. Stone, D.D., I. B. Aylsworth, M.A., L.L.D., A. D, Traveller, ■ V r t tl F B L, ■ \ M. E. CUUttcIt m CANADA. W. fJmlinm, F. B. Strutton, W. lilair, B.A., ■ W. Brown, J. H. AmhcwH, F. Chisholm, E.T. I3,i(l;,'l(!y,M.A.. L.IfcD., 6.D.| Jolin K. M(iv«!t7, David Wilson, ... . G. S. Wliite, A.Martin, H. WilHams. RESERVES. J. P. Wilson, B.A., J. D. BeH, EU Wouilcock, B. F. Austin, B.A., C. S. Enstman, OUDEUED, That the seat of any delegate wlio may be absent at roll call shall be filled for that sitting by the first reserve delegate then present. After fixing bar, the roll of the Conference was called, and the following vacancies filled : H. Locke tilled the seat of J, Wood; E. Large, that of F. M, Finn; and E. Woodcock, that of J. Mavety. F. B. Steatton was duly elected Secretary, J. S. Williamson, Assistant Secretary. '■ . Thos. Argue, Journal Secretary. Ordered, That when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet at three o'clock, p.m. A committee on Divine Service was appointed, consisting of B. Lane, W. Pirritte, E. Lounsbury, and I. B. Aylsworth. On motion, the Conference adjourned. Benediction by G. Bennett, ' m 8 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 87th. SECOND SrjTING, T'.M. Religious services were conductcl by David Wilson. Roll called. Journals read and approved. Rev, Dr. Todd, Fraternal Delegate from the American General CouU reiice of the M, E, Church, was introduced, and invited to a seat on the jdatform. Bishop Carman then read the Episcopal address, after which J. M. Simpson led the Conference in singing, '• Saviour, more than life to mti." Rev. David Couch, of West Wisconsin Conference, was intro- duced and invited to a seat, Ordered, That the hours of session be fixed fr'om ten to twelve, and from three to five, until rules of order be adopted. Jas. Gardiner, Wm. Crown, and W. Pirritte, were appointed a committee on Rule, of Order. Ordered, That we have a committee of seven on Nomina- tions, consisting of E. Bristol, J. H. Andrews, A. D. Traveller, Jas. Curts, Samuel Morrison, E. Lounsbury, and W. G. Brown. The names and number of the ordinary committees were ordered. (iSee report, of next session.) W. Blaii', B.A., was appointed reporter for the C. C. Advocate. Rev. D. Wilson was granted leave of absence. It was ordered that the introduction of Fraternal Delegates, and arrangements of meetings be referred to a special committee of three, viz. ; W. Pirritte, I. B. Aylsworth, B. Lane, Joseph Young was appointed reporter for the Christian Advo- cate, N. Y, Rev. D. Couch was requested to preach in the evening, and gave his assent thereto. H. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 9 n General fited to a ■ter which more than was intro- om ten to lopted. appointed 1 Nomina- Traveller, i]rown. iteea were he C. G. Delegates, committee ttian A'xvo- euxng, and WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28tlt. THIRD SITTING, 10 a.m. Conference was opened in the usual form ; Rev. B. Bristol leading the devotional exercises. B. F, Austin took the seat of J. Mavety, and J. D. Bell that of D. Wilson. The Committee on Rules of Order presented their report, which was read, received and adopted, as follows : 1st. — The Conference shall meet at ten o'cldck, a.m., and ad- journ at twelve ; meet at three and adjourn at half f>ast five, p.m. ; but may alter their time of meeting, and adjourn at their discretion. 2nd. — The President shall take the chair precisely at the hour to which the Conference stood adjourned, and cause the same to be opened by reading the Scriptures, singing and prayer ; and on the appearance of a quorum shall have the journal of the preceding session read and approved, when the business of the Conference shall proceed in the following order — namely, 1. Reports — first of standing committees, and then of special committees. 2. Peti- tions, memorials and appeals. 3rd. — The President shall decide all questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Conference ; but in case of such appeal, the question shall be taken without debate. 4th. — He shall appoint all committees not otherwise specially ordered by the ConferOiice ; but any member may decline serving on more than one committee, unless all the members of the Confer- ence shall have been appointed on some committee. 5th. — When a motion, or resolution, is moved and seconded, or a report is presented, and is read by the Secretary, or stated by the President, it shall be deemed in possession of the Conference ; nor shall any motion be withdrawn by the mover after being debated, without the consent of the Conference. 1 10 Journals op the general conference, 6th. — All motions and resolutions introduced by any member shall be reduced to writing, if the President, Secretary, or any two members require it. 7th. — No new motion or resolution shall be made until the one under consideration is disposed of, which may be done by adoption or rejection, unless one of the following motions should intervene, which motions shall have the precedence in the order in which they are placed — namely : Lay on the table, amendment, or a substitute, which also may be amended. 8th. — No member shall be interrupted while speaking except by the President, to call him to order when he departs from the question, uses personalities, or disrespectful language ; but any member may call the attention of the Px'esident to the subject when he deems a speaker out of order ; and any member may explain if he deems himself misrepresented. 9th. — When any member is about to speak in debate, or deliver any matter to the Conference, he shall rise from his seat and respectfully address himself to the President, and shall proceed when the President announces his name. 10th. — No person shall speak more than twice on the same subject, nor more than fifteen minutes at one time, without leave of the Conference, nor shall any member speak more than once until every member choosing to do so shall have spoken. 11th. — When any motion or resolution shall have passed, it shall be in order for any member who voted in the majority to move a re-consideration. 12th. — No member shall absent him.self from the seat of the Conference \\ ithout leave, unless he is sick or unable to attend. 13th. — No member shall be allowed to vote on any question wlio is not within the bar at the time when such question is put by the President, except by leave of the Conference, when such member has been necessarily absent. 14tli. — Every member who shall be within the bar at the time when the question is put, shall give his vote, unless the Con- ference for special reasons excuse him. M E. CHURCH IN CANADA. II any member y^, or any two de until the be done by tions should tlie order in endmeut, or king except ts from the '; but any tlie subject ^mber may debate, or n his seat ill proceed the same out leave han once )assed, it ority to it of the end. uestion is put n such at the 9 Con- I 15th. — No resolution altering or rescinding any rule of dis- cipline shall be adopted, until it shall have been at least one day in the possession of the Conference. 16th. — A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, and shall be decided without debate. 17th. — All business requiring the action of a committee, and of the Conference, shall be passed by motion, and order for reference, tluough the Conference. Ordered, That 100 copies of rules of order be printed for the use of this Conference, Report No. 1 of the Committee on Nominations was read filling the blanks as per order. It was received and adopted, as follows : Lay Delegation — W. D. Hughson, A. E. Griffith, J. R. J.lques, Gr. Abbs, H. Williams, S. G. Stone; W. D. Hughson, Convener. Episcopacy— T. Webster, O. G. CoUamore, J. N. Elliott, B. Bi'istol, W. D. Hughson, S. Morrison, T, Argue, J. M. Simpson J. Curts, J. Hilts, W. Brown, A. D. Traveller, D. Wilson, S. G. fcjtone, W. Service. Itineracy — E. Lounsbury, S. Card, A. Camjjbell, VV. H. Graham, J. H. Andrews. Church Extension — 0. G. Collamore, J. S. Williamson, G. Bennett, J. Mavety, G, Miller. Missionary Interests — J. N. Elliott, Wm. Benson, W. G. Brown, Thomas Argue, Jas. Curts, W. Pirritte, A. D. Traveller, T. W. Bickett, W. H. Graham. Revision — W. G. Brown, E. H. Pilcher, Jas. Gardiner, Geo. Abbs, J. Curts, W. Pirritte, I. B. Aylsworth, F. B. Stratton, Wm. Brown. Temporal Economy — E. Bristol, J. Gardiner, B. Lane, T. Argue, J. Young. Boundaries — C. E. Benson, J. H. Kennedy, R. Sanderson, J, M, Siiupsou, A, D. Traveller, S. G. Stone, W. H. Graluvm, (I I VI I I i !. I a h 12 JOURNALS OP THP ««.« THE GENERAL CONFERENCE nH" nn m ^ * Q^ ^"^^iSRENCE, fc.TATE OP THE ChurcH-J T n • ^^^'^'Ps, O. S. W,i,e, p. CHiJoiJ: ^'''''' ^- ^-^-on, J. R. I'AW QUESTIONS-E H PI 1 Andrews D Axri ^ i^Kchei- O n n n ' ^- ^^^«Q«, S. Morrison. ColJamore, J. h. Finance— S T ir^ ^ '■ ^- ««■■•'«■ Clark, J. Mavety. Education— J a wn- ^- Simpson R « n ., "7"^-^«". J- Reynolds R n p Evangelists an. Their p ' ^^^ Biirdette, J Wn«^ xtt Relation to tit., n The Centenarv nv n H- S^aw, B C M. V^^^'^^A'^ ^^^ETHODisM-T w i Incorporations T n stone, E. 1. Bad«,e,. "' '''"■*-' «' «• Moore, G. C,a*, S. G. Tk„.„„„,_^ ^ «H«*, E. Sa„de.,o„ PC,-., J^- I. tJadtrlev Tli- r ^ Ad„„esses to e,„, n, •^"l""'' J- Roynold,. Sabbath Sciroor.s-A F r -a. , Card,''w™D'H' f^™™'^^ f'-^-^CE B r . Young D. Sto" ^'n""' *■ *'o'"»on, F m p^ ^^ ^'"■"""'' S. ng, D.. Stone, D,-. Badgley. ■°'- ■'^"«'. «■ Abl,s, J. Mourned. Benediction,,, J. B.p„,,.,. '4: M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 13 lerson, J. R. more, J. H. r. Wood, A. Parsons, C. HURCH— C. J^aques, D, ebster, W. 'ennetfc, G. ■'trk, 8. G. lolm. ynolds. QUIS OP Webster. Davis, )\vn, T. Simp- '13, S. )S, J, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th. FOURTH SITTING, 3 p.m. Conference opened in due form. Religious services were conducted by Dr. Jaques. Roll called. Minutes I'ead and confirmed. The seats ot J. Mavety, D. Wilson and E. I. Badgley being vacant, were filled respectively by B, F, Austin, J. D. Bell and E. Woodcock, under rule. A connnunication was read and received fiom a committee of the General Conference of the Methodist Lpiscopal Church, relating to an Ecumenical Conference of Methodism. Ordered to be referred to a special committee of nine. (See lists of Committees.) ORnEKED, That the Secretary procure 100 copies of piinted lists of committees. On motion, the Charters of the Missionary Society and Ahna College were referred to the Committee on Incorporations. OuDERKD, That the difierent topics alhu' d to in the Episco[»al Address be referred to their appropriate committees. The Book A gent read his report. It was received, and referreil to the Committee on the Pub- lishing Interests of the Book Room. Moved by W. Pirritte, seconded by Thomas Webster, and Resolved, That all committees reporting changes of discipline shall recite not only the page, pnrt, chapter, section, and line proposed to be amended, but also the amended i)ariigraph con)j»lete. Ordered, That the reception of Fraternal Deh'gates from the American General Cimference of the M. E. Church be the order of the day on Friday p.m. Papers ])resented by J. Reynolds and F. Chishuhi). for refer- ence to the Committee on Law Questions, were, on motion, referred. Adjourned. Benediction by Robert Sanderson. 1^. ^4 ^pon rolj call ;*. ■^Port No. 3 of (I,„ n Jt was moved by W P;. •.. i^KsoLVBD TL,, ■ '^' seconded bv Tbo« W , »^ .ae™„H„K' ''"' " »-^'- or «. .. 4 j::;^:'-^^^^^ "^* petitions '-t« hi. ,„„ee. '""" ""» 8™»'ed leave of abse„ee -Jo, ' '^a. Cutler to Two documents w K..::- /"-- "" °'°":- - -^- . .^ co„„,,, „„ ^« motion, ^ m ' . " ''°'"-»'"- on Law Q,,,^^^'^^' »"'- P^eaented, and Ordered, Tint wi, -«-".aMo'ar-"*--^oa,„„,.n,,,^^,__ r^^ ^K^' CE, ^y, J. Wood, y fiJied by J. ns Was pre- M. B. rttURCH IN CANADA. 15 .T. S. WillirtinsoTi,W. Piiritte, J. M. Simpson, Dr. Pilcher, and Dr. Aylswoith presented papers, which were referred to the Com- mittee on ReviHiou. The Bishop named G. Abbs, E. Bristol, J. FT. Andrews, Q. Bennett and W. Brown as a Special Committee on Petitions and Memorials. A communication from Rev. M. Benson was road and laid on the tattle. Adjourned. Benediction by J. M. Simpson. Sulzer and ef>«'er, and n petitions George R. oriaJs, Cutler to 'an, and ttee ou to the d, and '-cior. FRIBAT, AUGUST ROth. SIXTH SITTING, 10 a.m. Religions services by S. Card, After the roll call, the vacant seats of J. Mavety and W. Pirritte were filled by J. P. Wilson and R. Large. It was moved and seconded that only positive actions of the Conference be recorded by the Secretary, unless it be requested by some member of the Conference that the negative action be recorded. The Committee on Education read their first report. It was received and adopted. The Report of the Book Committee was read, and referred to the Committee on the Publishing Interests of the Book Room. The Report of the Church Extension Society and Board of Management was read, and referred to the Committee on Church Extension. '"-y -ere re,l'':."""^"»' "' C„„fo.e„te. """"= "- -ep- Cer.™„„';j;"™'«"».oved„.e reference of., ^' »"» not referred. , " "" "" '''''"'■«■"'" A'so moved for ,^f ■'- o» P.gea m and ;;':rn '"."r ^''"■".ittee on Re,- .' J % were referred "''''""'• ^onsion, mat- "f'ie^'m^IhSTfrr' *."''■''''»"»« '0 the Con, • ^' -- ..fe,'.«,: "''^°»'-'.' Of Pre.4nr^:L" "" ''"'^'"' ^« motion Of J p^ 1. "-A«n„a, Oo„rCne;;^"'" "' "W'-,3 ftlX^nT^'^r -fp:::Cd---..re.r..C -^^e Committee on R • • ^«« read, a.,d iaid on t r^'" ^^^^^^^^^ ^ '^eir fi . " the table, un.er ruie. " '"' ^'^m .hiok -^"e Keport of tJ.« T --'o-co,„„.-::x:---o„e,e...,.^^ "''*i^ Deaf and I>„,,j;,^»^7.-vi«„,ehe '"-■"^ 'o«ted near VCE. M. E. CHURCH IIT CANADA. 17 Bniittee on Revi. ^^ing the recep- ^^tiGcates to be '^fiir i-eception. "" Ba],fcis„ial elision, mat. o» Revision Belleville. It was received, and referred to the Committee on Divine Service. I. B. Aylsworth moved to refer the following to the Commit- tee on Incorporations : That a Committee be appointerl to construct a model deed, and secure a Dominion or Provincial Act of Parliament, to legal- ize an abridged form thereof. It was referred. J. N. Elliott and F. Chisholm moved the reference of papers to the Committee on Law Questions. They were referred. Adjourned. Benediction by W. H. Shaw. !d; f^cy.tocite '^ al] cases ' tried in ^"ch. on rch Ex- itee on which ', and ■ the near FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th. SEVENTH SITTING, 3 p.m. The Conference was opened with singing, and prayer by James Gardiner. Roll called. On motion of James Gardiner, it was resolved that the roll call is not complete until the seats of absent members are filled from the list of reserves. B. F. Austin took the seat of S. G. Stone ; J. P. Wilson, that of J. Mavety ; and J. F. Fairchilds, that of J. Wood. Journals I'ead and approved. The reception of Fraternal Delegates, being the order of the day, was called for. 18 " JOURXALS OP THE OENERAT .. ^he credentials of Rev Dr Tn^ i r. tlie American GenenJ r^ V '^' ''" ^^''^ternal Dele..at« f ^- E- Church in P , ^^^"^^'•^"ce of the ji f ^' ^'■°"' ^ ^^ <^-adH, were presented and read *' '^^ ""d. on „„«„„_ ^''«™' Conference of tl,e M. E. CbZu it was referred tn f).« n . * 'o the Com,„utee on Co™,p„„de„oe. j-iie report of ih n f--™^-;^:-— -r^^- Soo^ ~'' - P-- B, .e Wo„en.3 M..„„„, -a^; rje^;;-"-". -" -^e.^d U> tie Co„„Htee on Mi. ' -a t-r -t«ene^ °— M«„n.,See.., .. ««WdtotheCo..Utee„„M,3W,We3t, KecoiveJ and refe,,.„j . '? ' ^^^ean. Interests. "'«'«^ '» *^e Oo„.ittee on P„Wiu„^ A. Martin was granted loave of «!,. . Oo^^^o, That R B n *™°^'^''-"-''«'«tting. . ^'-onar.Xn.re^LVntt:::*'' '^ '"^ «-"- on Ordered, That ^ n qj. ti^ Con.n,ttee on Chu^h'/xtrsio"' ^' «' ^"^'^ >« ""'•ed *o «^«t Bro. Stone taka hi, «eat. ^ ^^"^' ^* ^-« Resolved '>«legate from "Hch to tlie >f the M. E. ^ ^dd, «nd read M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 19 di-'iff, Seore. E. Churcli, ice. f Canadian rfclier con- E. H. Pilclier moved the reference of a paper on Discipline, page 82, section 3, to the Committee on Revision. It was referred. Also one relating to a change in the form of receiving mem- bers from other chnrches. It was referred. W. Benson moved the reference of a paper to the Committee on Revision, touching page 21, section 1, answer 5. It was referred. Dr. Pilclier moved the reference of a paper, on page 80 of Discipline, relating to the reception of members. It was referred. Adjourned. Benediction by W. D. Hughson. Missionary e on Mi». itary was blishinir sitting, ttee on ied to ustin, lolved ■f I :f f SATURDAY, AUGUST 31«t. EIGHTH SITTING, 10 a.m. Ileligious services by R. C. Parsons. Roll called. J. Mavety's place filled by B. F. Austin ; A. Martin's, by J, D. Bell. Minutes of previous sitting confirmed. The Committee on Itinerancy presented their first report, which was read. Tt was moved that the portions of the report referring to ap peals be referred to the Committee on Law Questions. The motion was lost. The Committee on Ejjiscopacy presented their first report, which was read and adopted, I 20 JOURNALS OF THR- n»«» Then . "' """'^'""' '""m^cE, The re])ort No *> „f. ., ^ '-<■ » ".e tuble, „„.,;.. rZ """'"" <"■ ^o™'™ -«. read and A communication from TT r ^ ■Wot referred. ■It was referred. • ' ^' ^^ea to the Committep r,n t '"^ ^•— "'oe on Law Q^e Jlllr^^^" ""« -'— of pa,e. eo " Adjourn.^ » *"' «■ a Denike. Moused. Benediction b, S. L Kel. (o. 1. X. X. CHURCH IN CANADA. 21 rests was read, -ed their first • report, which vas read and "g editor of Committee 'al question d. Preachers' niittee on section 9, inimittee ing the pers to 8ATURSAT, AUGUST 31st. NINTH SITTING, 3 p.m. Conference opened in the usual form, with singing and prayer by B. C. Moore. Minutes of previous sitting confirmed. J. P. Wilson took the seat of J. Mavety ; B. F. Austin, that of A. Mai-tin. Rev, Bishop Haven, D.D., of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was introduced, and warmly welcomed to a seat on the platform. Bishop Haven then delivered an address. It was moved by W. Pirritte, seconded by Dr. Webster, and Resolved, That we hail with great delight the presence amongst us of Rev. Bishop Haven, of the Methodist Episcopal Church. We are very much gratified by his visit, encouraged by his words, and cheered by his address. We assure the Bishop of our profound regard for himself and the Church of which he is an honored superintendent. We sympathize with him in his indis- position, and devoutly pray he may be sjjeedily restored to wonted health, and that himself and daughter may be prospered in their journey ; and that in the providence of God they may be both brought in safety to their own land and to their own home. The above resolution was supported by several of the brethren, and unanimously carried by a rising vote. Adjourned. Benediction by F. M. Finn. e paid If m ^li 1 1 if I;/ 52' J«U«NALS OP THE ^^''^^HAL CONK,,,,^, »'«' ito... tok„, „j, '•' ""'" ''>' 'ten.. ^'"^ '^"y ...ember o/.. ^''^ ^'='''» {)« so .1 , '*'' *^'« S^«oml ito,„ ,„^,,^^,_ . ^^Wed, that the tJ,;,vJ •. d.an~,| „.,;,"■'■''""">'. 'hat tl,e f, ^^le ainomjnipnf . * "'^ J»'"aver of n. " '"•went carried. "^ ^'^ ^O'l^m-atioiL'- ^^'^ti^ item adopted. ^'^^^ item adopted. ^CE. M, E. CHURCH IN CAKADA. 23 "^ ^>atoi-nal '^e the order fi''«t report, 0111. with the 'Js to r<.ad, iiHMuber- '>n so tion." Moved to adopt seventh item. Moved to amend the answer so as to read, " They liave the powers prescribed by Discipline," Amendment ca*."ri:'1 Moved tliat the question, with its answer, be laid on the table. Carried. The IJishop announced that TJev. Dr. Todd, Fraternal Dele- gate, was about to take his leave of the Conference, whereupon business was suspended, and the reverend doctor delivered hiH parting address. The following resolution was then offered : Moved by J. Curta, and seconded by W. D. Hughson, that Whereas the visit of the liev. J. Todd, D.D., Fraternal Delegate from the Methodist Ei)i.scopal Cluirch to this Conference, and the able manner in which he has discharged his duty as dele- gate, as well as his eloquent utterances from the pulpit and platform, have been the occasion of great enjoyment and pleasure to us ; therefore, liESOiA'En, That we convey to Dr. Todd otir high appreciation of his personal worth, and of the value of his services daring his visit, and also a warm recognition of the kind words in which he lias expressed the interest of the Church he represents, as well as his own in our prosperity ; and we further assure the Rev. D).^ that the best wishes of this Conference will follow him and his estimable lady to their home. The resolution was sup[)orted by several of the brethren, and unanimously adopted by a rising vote. Report of the Committee on Law Questions resumed. Eighth item. Moved to adopt. The motion was pending at the time of adjournment. Adjourned. Benediction by A. Campbell. i . ! '11 * I! 24 Journals op the general conference, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ad. ELEVENTH SITTING, 3 p.m. Conference opened in due form. The roll was called, and vacancies filled as follows : J. Mavety's i)lace by B. F. Austin, and that of J. R. Jaques by R. Large. Journals read and onfirraed. Eighth item of the report of the Committee on Law Questions, pending at the time of adjournment, was taken up. Moved, in amendment, that the word ** only" bo struck from the item. < Amendment lost. Original motion put and lost. Moved, that the ninth item be adopted. Moved, in amendment, that the word " p^-^onal " be struck out. Amendment carried. The item, as amended, was adopted. Tenth item was not adopted. Report No. 1 of thf' Committee on Law Questions was adopted as amended. The third rei)ort of tlie Committee on Revision was read, and laid on the tabh', nude)- rule. D. Wilson moved the reference of a paper on page 38, section 5, of Discipline, to the Committee on Revision. It was not referred. W. Pirritte moved the reference of a paper to the Committee R3vision . It was referred. H E. cnURCH IN CANADA. 25 be struck from "^■1 " be struck le Committee Also, one in relation to the buHiness of the Quarterly Conference. It was referred. On motion of G. Abbs, a paper was referred to the Committee on Law Questions. J, S. Williamson moved the reference of a pupnr to the Com- mittee on Law Questions. It was referred. * H. Williams movfed the reference of two pai)ei. .o the Com- mittees on Law Questions. They were refei red. G. Miller moved to refer a paper to the Committee on Law Questions. It was referred, A. E. Giirtith moved to refer a papei- to the Committee on Law Questions. It was refen-ed. I. B. Aylsworth moved the reference of a paper to the Com- mittee on llevision, touching District Conferences. It was I'eferred. W. G. Brown moved a paper to the Committee on Law Questions. It was referred. R. Sandei'son moved the reference of a paper to the Commit- tee on Law Questions. It was referred. R. Sanderson moved to refer a second jtaper to the Committee on Law Questions. It was not referred. Moved by B. Lano, seconded by S. G. Stone, and Resolvkd, That, in all cases, the ceiemony of the laying of the corner stones of our churches be conducted by the proper oflicers of the ('hurch, and according to the ritual provided in the disci})line. Adjourned. Benediction by E. I. Badgley. 26 "-SO^V. S.„,«3^^ ^^^ Conft W, Bro wn, TWELFTH SITTING, ference o])ene(2 10 A.M, KoII called. usual form T? i- ■ ^- ^^"J'g'ous services by J. Ma ■"^ety being abscnf I,;« i « ^«ont, his pJaco was filled bv B P a • •^0"n.als of previous sittin.,ead . ' ""' ^' ^^^^rn, rp, ^ '"» ^«^^ ^nd confirmed. ^«e Committee on r^ t . The Committee on D" • commending an exo„«„„'T ,f "r '"<>"«'" in a re,„rt ™ *°-™.. at 2 p.„, -, '» '"e Deaf and D„,„b C ;,": ^"^ «P-' - read and adopted. Ordered, That whh ■"-Jo^ed „ntU r p.n., ^ ^^ "-J-""™ t"-™. „„„„, ., ,,^^^_, - f ::„d"a;rer^^^^^^^^^^^ - -■•-" -mo.„, Amendment adopted. ''^^^ "^^^«i"g. "nder ruJe. Tile Committee nn t^ ■ i^oved to adopt. '^'""'''^'''^ ^--^ed their first repor. ^'le motion was Jost. The Committee on T ^ ---.™».adand::„^:-:-:-^^^^^ "'-■"~»:;:o^::.<'-----.and..„edt„ ^iie motion was carried. SNC'E, U. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 27 3pd. fious services hy ' B. F. Austin. report, which a report, re- '"^^ Institute a> we stand to-morrow ^er ruJe. fc report. ^'ir second ferred to ittee on y Quinte The portion alluded to was read. Moved to refer it to the Committee on Law Questions. Moved, in amendment, that it be referred to the Committee on Episcopacy. Moved, as a substitute, that the appellant, J. D, Bell, be heard before the Conference in this case. The substitute was adoi)ted. Moved, that the apj)eal of Rev. J. D. Bell be entertained. The motion prevailed. Moved and seconded, that the decision of the chair in this case be sustained. The motion was adojjted. Moved and seconded, that the portion of the report of the Committee on Itinerancy relating to appeals taken from the Jour- nals of the Niagara Conference 1)6 now taken up. Carried. The first appeal of J. Gardiner, referring to a major vote in ortler to an election for any purpose, was called up for action. Moved and seconded, that the appeal be sustained. The motion was lost. The second appeal of J. Gardiner, relating to the election of George Backhouse, was read. Moved, that the reference rejecting the right to elect be con- firmed. The motion was lost. W. Pirritte was granted leave of absence. O. G. Collamore presented a pa))er to the Committee on Re- vision touching the claim of the wife of a superannuated preacher. It was referred. Also moved to refer a paper on the Journals of 1874, page 12. It was referred to the Committee on Temporal Economy. J. S. Williamson moved to refer a paper to the Committee on Law Questions. It was referred. J JOUKVALS OP TIIK GEVERAr , Moved bv P oi.; . , Adjourned. Benediction b y VV P Conference on*ir.o<4 • rounj.. "^^^"^^ ^n due form. t^eJi-.n ^ -^tJi^uous services by J. ^oll called. J Tir X . "^^ *"'^V.s Mace mfcd bj- J p ,vil Obdebed, Tiiat when w„ . i- ^»»' "ombg, at 8 a,,„. *' "'•''"'"'• "^ ■"'joum .0 „.eot t„.„,or- :nce. M, E. CHUIICII IN CANADA. 29 r moved the re. and refeiTfcd to . ^'>'«, and '■• Pilclio,-, Dr. J Committee to 'erence to our ''ices hy J. Ison. The following resolution waa moved by Rev. W. Pirritte, seconded by B. Lane, and supported by Revs. J. Gardiiur, W. Pirritte, Dr. Webster, W. Brown, J. Curts, and Dr. Jaques : Resolvkd, That the Fraternal Delegation of the Methodist Church of Canada, consisting of the Rev. W. W. Williams and the Rev. James Gray, bearing the fraternal greetings of that body to this General Conference, has given us very great satisfaction. We rejoice in this the first iat«ivliange of brotherly and Christian greetings between the two oldest members of the Methodist fam- ilies of Canada, as an evidence of increasinij good will and frater- nal regard for each other, and as opening the way for a more cor- dial and fraternal action, and for a deeper, broader, and purer feeling of Christian love and unity. We thank these dear brethren for their visit and for theif words of brotherly love. We assure them of our fraternal regard for themselves, and our best wishes and warmest prayers for the peace and prosperity of the great Church they have so honorably represented. Ordered, That the address of the Fraternal Delegates of the Methodist Church of Canada be referred to the Committee on Correspondence. T. Argue moved the reference of a paper to the Committee on Law Questions. It was referred. Adjourned. Benediction by James QvAy, iot to- Dior- Delegates i to the Jiiifida to ted, and Uh unes 30 I'lif' i'; If •'"'•'»•>'•» C, T„K „,, ^"At. CO.VPE„„^. ce, ""ll»«)W, "^ ^""'"" h J. N. Elliou <^»DBi£Kj)^ TJiat it • ,„ „ '"" "'" "'«»« of tlie Jie Conm,i(l,ie on V • l-'ret Item re,i,|. ''''' "«" 1-/ item. ^""■■"" ''- ..ead »d a.Ved. *'""'"^""««' and „<,„,„,,. , ^^l-'-dopeedasawLoJe. • '■I'" Committer, on P ^^'ove,l CO adopt. c-i-«I OI„„.ei,.. '"""'"'"■•'"t, th« we add "£,,;.; , „ . M. E. rilllRril IN ('AKaDA. 31 th. • N' FAlioit. '0 that all ose of the. fi'i i-eport, t r( pia-. Moved further to amend by adding " tlie Methodist Episcopal Church South." This motion was lost. ' ... The item, as amended, was adopted. Moved, that all the report be laid on the table, with the ex- ception of the portion I'eferring to the election ot delegates to the Methodist Church of Canada, Carried. On motion, the election was proceeded with by nomination and ballot. Revs. J. R. Jaques, D.D., Ph.D., W. Pirritte, W. Brown, B. Lane, E. I. Btdgley, B.D., I. B. Aylsworth, LL.D., W. H. Graham, James Curts, George Abbs, Thom.is Argue, and Joseph Young, were nominated. All resigned, except the first three. Moved, that the two having the highest number of votes, being a majority of tlie Conference, be elected. Carried. Revs. J. R. Jaques, D. I)., Ph.D., and William Brown were declared duly elected. Moved, that the portion of the report acted upon be adopted. Carried. The report of the Committee on the Pastoral Address was read and adopted. Ordered, That the President cf All)ert College and the Pre- siding Elders of the two contiguous districts be the Committee called for in said report, whose duty it shall be to prepare the Pastoral Address. T^«! report of the Committee on Evangelists, and their Rela- tion to . :e Church, was I'ead and laid on the table, under rule. James Gardiner moved the reference of a paper on page 67 of Discipline to the Committee on Revision. It was referred. ii S2 J'^mes Gardiner «!«« James Gardiner I "• G. Stone moved fn /. r- B. Aylsworth moved *« r ■">»-. »«l«. .„,,„„„ NtU, on page 70 of M. E. CIIURCn IX CANADA. 33 'ttiation of dia- Committee e. on to the Com- Committee the Book e Commit- THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 6th. FIFTEENTH SITTING, 10 a.m. Conference opened by singing, and prayer by E. A. Griffith. Minutes read and confirmed. The Committee on Memorials presented their first report, which was read and adopted. The Committee on Temporal Economy presented their second report, which was read and laid on the table, under rule. Report No. 3 on Temporal Economy was read and adopted. The Committee on Correspondence presented their second re- port, which was read and adopted. The report of the Committee on the Ecumenical Conference was read and adopted. The Committee on Publishing Interests presented their second report, which was read, and, on motion, considered item by item. • ' First item read. Moved to adopt. Moved, in amendment, that it be recorimittcd, with instruc- tions to the Committee to provide for its execution through the agency of the preachers. Amendment carried. Second item read. Moved to adopt. Carried. Moved and seconded, that F. Chisholm and Joseph Young be added to the Committee on Correspondence. Carried. h 31 ''OVHSAla OF TIIB OrNEn,, Third item nr . Moved Cu ''°',"""''- ""Air, SEPTr»*«-. '■''TEKaER StI,. ,^,^ C„„re,.e„„o opened i„ d„e <•„,.„. j,^,. . Item three of « ""*'''""' approved. «*■■ of tto report, ore ^^-^ moved and .eeonded, that «■=««"•». That w ' "^ ^''■■''''y «i8ht; Tiie Committee on Pnl.i; i • '"-'. -Oh .a. roH a!:^!; j:r~ --ted the. th.d ^ ^'■o items on D„c„n,ent w ""» "P "em by fe„. «-"*«ee on KeWaC™"' ^"^ ' ^^ -■, and referred to the Document No. 2. F,r,t ,V "rat Item adopiod. :'=i C-E, ^Sont to koop o'li'nmcnt. ^« ^>y G. S. ishing :n. V- 'ort Here Confer- nigh fc; ed, and nge for ■ tiiid item. ;otho Bl. E. CIIUACII IN CANADA. 39 Itoiiis second, third, and fourth lost. Ileport adopted as amended. Moved by G. Abbs, seconded by F. Chisholni, and Resolved, That in the opinion of this Conference tho Bishop should bo earnestly solicited to publish a programme of Episcopal visitation for the whole work ; that every portion, as far as pos- sible, may share in his labors, and that those brethren who desire to secure his services on special occasions should make the'r ar- rangements 80 as not to conflict with such plan of appointments. The Committee on Revision presented their fourth report, which was laid on the table, under rule. The Committee on Law Questions presented their third re- port, which was read and adopted. The report of the Committee on Sabbath School Union was read and referred to the Committee on Sabbath Schools. The second report of the Committee on Education was read and laid on the table, under rule. t The first report of the Committee on Missionary Interests was read. Moved, that we recommit the report, with a vie .v to make i*- harmonize with the constitution of the Church, and with an eye to the strictest economy in the appointment of the Boai'd. Carried. The first report of the Committee on Incorporations was read and adopted. G. Abbs moved to refer a paper to the Committee on Revi- sion relating to Trustees. It was refen-ed. E. Lounsbury and F. Chitshohn moved to refer jtipcrs to ^\l<^ Committee on L-iw Questions. They were referred. :%: 36 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, *\ I ■! R. Sanderson, W. H. Graham, and J. R. Phillips moved the reference of papers to the Committee on Revision. They were referred. W. Benson and C. E. Benson moved the reference of papers to the Committee on Revision. They were not referred. I. B. Aylsworth moved to refer a paper relating to examina- tions to the Committee on Revision. It was referred. Bishop Carman read a paper relating to Alma College, which was referred to the Committee on Education. Moved, that when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet at 7.30 p.m. Carried. Moved, that G. Miller be added to the Committee on Corre- spondence. Carried. Ordered, That J. H. Hilts and J. Reynolds be added to the Committee on the Addresses to Earl Dufferin and the Manpiis of Lome. Adjourned. Benediction by T. W. Pickett. ' I' n 'i Jw wi w iii WJ i BiBia r' OE. lips moved the M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 37 ice of papers to g to examina- '^Ilcgo, wliicJi to meet at CO on Corrc- Wod to tlio Marquis of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th. SEVENTEENTH SITTING, 7.30 p.m. Conference opened with singing, and prayer by James Curts. Journals read and confirmed. The first report of the Committee on Revision was taken up. Ordered that it be considered, item by item. Items one and two adopted. Also the first part of third item. The second part of the third item was, on motion, expunged. Questions four and five of item four adopted. Item five read. Moved to adopt. Moved, in amendment, to add '•'and Missionary Reports." Amendment carried. Moved, that the item follow tlie fourth paragraph, as found in the General Confei'ence Journals of 1874, on page IG. (.*arried. Item adopted as amended. Item six adopted. Moved to adopt seventh item. Moved to amend so as to read " as a Trustee of our Church property." Amendment carried. Item adopted as amended. Item eight was read. Moved to adopt. Moved to amend by adding " and accepted by tlKMU." Moved, in amendment to the amendment, that tlie item bo r(!cominitted with instructions to provide for the successors by the Quarterly IJoanl, tfl m JOURNALS OF THE gfvp„. ««^^E«AL CONPEIIENCK, ^"vcd, as a substitute, that th. earned. ''' '^^' ^'^i^^^' ^^e Jaid on the table. I^- ten .as read; and, on .otfon, lost. Item eleven read, and adopted. Jtem tAvelvo read. Gloved to adopt. .ooommittod for further action "' '"^"^"'™t, that the item be --'.:«rr„r'°-'----n.thea„e.„e. ■iiie Item was adopted. Items thirteen and fourteen adopted. I^eport adopted as amended. ^44t::i:\n ::.xr^^^;^ ^^ ^--^^^^« on ^.Service, recommending the stL m '• ^^"'^ by himself and ^y one n.an. ^ «t.engthemng of the Episcopacy Moved, thatthe -enortboir^ The motion was lost ^''^ °" ^^^ *^We. Moved that it be adopted. Moved, in amendment +I,af p-.Jin« Eiue..„ that ti ;;'„„:: '"°;"? '"» -■* o^ ^.o D stnete but be stationed L llZTI """'''' "'» pointed "'" "''''"'»» oi- two Bishop,. '^"'' "'■"■•«'' '■ ""d provide for - CO e e„„, tbe:lro:7;:;^«™„^-'f «^Hers, „,th. Jl'i'jsball not chance or alt^/ Dwipline, which siv. ■ -."» '" -o a.way w!:,r4:x''r ?■■■•'» °f°-sove;: I '"JL(( tjiat It cannot. ?E. J on the table. receive" and »e inserted in tlie item be amendment imittee on imself and Episcopacy k of the p])ointed ovide for M E. CHURCH IN CANADA. The Conference sustained the milinc: of the chah*. 39 The yeas and nays having been called for on the adoption of the report, they were on roll call taken, as follows : W. Service, F. B. Stratton, A. D, Traveller, J. Wood, G. Abbs, T. Argue, J. H. Andrews, G. Bennett, W. Brown, E. Bristol, W. Benson, C. E. Benson, B. Bristol, C. Burdette, E. I. Badgley, J. Curts, A. Campbell, W. H. Graham, J. Gardiner, Yeas. I. B. Aylsworth, W. Blair, W. G. Brown, F. Chisholm, G. S. White. Nays. E. A. Griffith, J. H. Hilts, G. Miller, B. €. Moore, S. Morrison, J. E. Phillips, R. C. Parsons, E. H. Pilcher, J. Reynolds, J. M. Simpson, Thos. Webster, J. P. Wilson, G. Clark, O. G. CoUamore, S. Card, R. B. Denike. J. R, Jaques, John Mavety, A. Martin, T. W. Pickett, J. T. Davis, F. M. Finn, W. D. Huglison, S. L. Kerr, J. H. Kennedy, B. Lane, E. Lounsbury, W. Pirritte, C. A. Simpson, R. Sanderson, W. H. Shaw, S. G. Stone, H. Williams, J. S. Williamson, J. Young, Moved, that we do now adjourn, to meet to morrow morning at nine o'clock. Carried. Benediction by C. Burdette. ■s, with- nimcnt cf OUf ■n 40 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, FRIDAY, SEPTEltrnr,» EIGHTEENTH SITTING, 9 a.^t. Conference opened with siugin. and nrn , ^ On roll call, the seat of J R t^,„„ • '^^'i""^ ^'^« fi"ed by R. Lame Journals read and confirmed. * The report of the Committee on Pi who have returned home witbn f , ' "^'^'-^^'^ ^^^ reserves tl^e General Conferenc" "' '^"'"^ ^" ^'-- coIlectionrL The motion was lost. Ordered That in ^i any delegate ;,ecW ^y^TZll "c "f ''™"^' «™f---. Conference, finding it ii,„sslbrr '^?'^™"'' '» tte Genera to attend the said General clnl ""''?''"'''' """ '» *«' be able of Us Conference of saaL?r?r'''" "°"'^ ""^ Secretary of;aidSec,.ta^ton„tif,t Cer^tl'T '' ""' "' "'^ "•"' order of their election, that tllT * ' °'' ''''«8''tes in the -ssion of .„ch Genera ctfereToe "Trlf '° '' P^*»»' «' «' or persons th„a giw„g notice oT'„1m '? "'""^ °' *^ P-^on -I he motion was lost. ^"^ ^^^im. ^^__^^^.e .cond report Of the Co™„.itteo on Memorial. „as,. re. ^ovod to adopt. The motion Mas lost. :e, If. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 41 1. ^. H. Pilclier. 'y R. Laj-ge. The fifth report of the Committee on Revision was presented, and hiid on the table, under rule. The report of the Committee on Temperance was re^d and adopted. , Adjourned. Benediction by W. Benson. ead and re- ^' Chisholm. e instructed nd reserves Hecfcions to conference, ie General 'ill be able Secretary tie duty es in the 5nt at the le person 1 only in 'gates be ^is Con. n. as ])re- i^T-i ,'^l i ■-..'%,*.* ■<■■ u ^5 -^Mll FRIDAY, SEPT£MB£,B 6tU., ^ NINETEENTH SITTING, 3 p.m. ,•'-. ",, Conference was opened in due form. Pteligious services by F. Chisnolm. Journals read and confirmed! ' ;..••' <.:,.' The third report of the Committee- on Correspondence was read. Moved, that it be adopted. ' ^ . .ii Moved to amend, by striking out tie rtame of Delegate. Amendment carried. • - -- k Ordered, that the report be adopted, as amended. . Carried. « The fourth report of the Committee on Correspondence was read and adopted. The Committee on Publishing Interests presented their fourth report. Moved, that it be adopted. Moved that we suspend the motion, to take up the first report of said Committee. Carried. Ordered, that it be taken u)) item by item. (t ^1^ I' m 42 JOURNALS OP THE OENERAL CONFERENCE, Item one, moved to adopt. Moved, in amendment, that the clause, " To an eight page," be struck from the report. Moved, in amendment to the amendment, that it be left in the hands of the Book Committee, with a recommendation to said Committee to enlarge as soon as circumstances will allow, and make such other improvements, as, in their judgment, they may deem expedient. Amendnlent to the amendment carried. The second item was read and adopted. Report adopted as amended. Report No. 4 was resumed. Moved, in amendment, that to the words " one dollar and fifty cents" be added, " strictly in advance." Amendment adopted. Report adopted as amended. The Committee on Law Questions presented their fourth report. It was read and adopted. Repoit No. 3 of the Committee on Education was read. Ordered, that it be taken up item by item. Items one, two, three, four and five were adopted. Item six read, and, on motion, laid on the table. Item seven adopted. Item eight read. Moved, that it be laid on the table, for the Committee to consider it as to its personnel. Carried. Items nine and ten adopted. The report of the Committee of M(!thodist Union was read aiid adopted. M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 43 an eight [)age," one dollar and d their fourth in was I'ead. Committee to iiion was read The report of the Committee on the State of the Church was read and adopted, Thomas Argue moved the reference of certain matters connected with our Missions to the Committee on Revision. Ordered, That rule fifteen of Rules of Order be suspended, to admit of present action in the matters presented by T. Argue. Paper F was read. Item one adopted. Items two and three were laid on the table. The Committee on Correspondence presented their fifth report, which was adopted. The second report of the Committee on Church Extension was read, and, on motion, laid on the table. The report of the Committee on Sunday-Schools was read and adopted. Ordered, That when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet to- morrow morning at nine a.m. S. G. Stone moved the reference of a paper to the Committee on Revision. It was referred. Thomas Webster, J. Laypock, E. Bristol, and J. H. Hilts were granted leave of absence. Ordered, That we proceed to elect an Agent and Editor by nomination and ballot. S. G. Stone, D.D., was decla'ed duly elected. ORDEEEr, That we proceed, by nomination and ballot, to elect the Fraternal Delegates to the different Churches. The following were duly elected : To the Methodist Episcopal Church — Rev. B. Lane, M.A. To the Primitive Methodist Church— Rev. E. H. Pilcher, D.D. To the Bible Christian Church — Rev. W. D. Hughson. To the British Methodist Episcopal Church — Rev. F. Chisholm. S. Morrison was granted leave of absence. Adjourned. Benediction by E. Bristol. 44 JOUKNALS or THE OENKKAL fONFEUKNCE, if H SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Itk. TWENTIETH SITTING, 9 am. Conference oi)cned in the usual form. Religious services by J. T. Davis. On roll call, J. C. Pomeroy took the }>laco of J. H. Ililts, and C. S. Eastman, that of G. S. White. The Committee on Obituaries presented their second report. It was received, adopted, and ordered to be spread on the Journals : Your Committee find that the late Rev. James Ilichardson, D.D., Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada, was bom in what is now the city of Kingston, Province of Ontario, on the 29th day of January, 1791. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in August, 1818. He commenced his labors as an itinerant in Yonge St. Circuit in 1824, and joined the Conference in 1825. He was ordained Deacon, September 2nd, 1827, and ordained Elder, August 22nd, 1830. He was ordained to the office of Bishop in the M. E. Church, on the 22nd of August, 1858. He died at bis home in Toronto on the 9th of March, 1875, in the 85th year of his age, sustained and comforted by the power of the Gospel that for so many years he had preached. " Mark the perfect man and behold the up- right, for the end of that man is peace." The Committee on Revision presented their final report, which was laid on the table, under rule. The Committee on Camp-Meetings presented their fii"st report. It was read and adopted. Report No. 6 on Correspondence was read and adopted. Items six and eight of Report No. 3 on Education, which had been laid on the table, were called up. Moved to adopt item six. Moved to amend, by displacing C. R. MuUury and yppoiuting Nelson Dollar, Esq. Amendment canied. M. E. CHUKCII IN CANADA. iS services by . Ililts, and nd report. Bad on the pclson, D.D., n in what is of January, . 1818. He 1 1824, and ember 2nd, ined to the 1858. He 5th year of that for 80 aid the up. J leporfc, It report. ;ed. I, which Qiutiiig Moved, that we further amend by disphtcing Samuel Masscy and appointing James Aylsworth, Esq., in his stead. Carried. Adopted as amended. Item eight adopted. Report No. 3 adopted as amended. The fifteenth Rule of Order was susiKjnded to take the report of the Committee on Revision. F No. 1 was read. Moved and seconded, that the second item in the constitution of the Parent Missionary Society, referring to the number in the personnel of the Board, be adopted. Moved, in amendment, that the number be seven. . , Moved, in amendment to the amendment, that it be nine. Moved, as a substitute, that the number be thirteen. The substitute was put and carried. Ordered, that it be adopted as amended. , . i - Article eight ot the Constitution of the Parent Board in the Journals of 1874 was expunged, as per paper F No. 1. , ] Ordered, That the blanks in pajjcr F No. 1 be now filled : Rev. James Gardiner, Vice-President. .' ;» f :i • Ij 'I The Book Agent, Treasurer. " • , ' ' ' Thomas Argue, Secretaiy. Revs. E. Lounsbury, W. Pirritte, A. D. Traveller, W. G. Brown, G. Abbs, J. Young j Messrs. Wm. Merrill, G. 11. Ken- nedy, J. C. Huffman. t . The report of the Committee on Finance, which was recom- mitted, was again taken up. , Moved to adopt. Moved, in amendment, that R. B. Donikc bo appointed Treasurer, to rocoivo all unpaid funds, and all funds in the hjindsj of'tho delegates not paid over. it 4G JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONBERENCE, Amendment carried. Ordered, that the roport be adopted as a whole. The motion was pending at time of adjournment. Moved, that when vvc adjourn, we adjourn to meet at 2 p.m. Adjourneu. Benediction by I. B. Ay'sworth. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1th. TWENTY-FIRST SITTING, 2 p.m. Conference opened with singing, and prayer by G. Miller. Roll called, and vacant seats filled. C. S. Eastman took the place of G. S. White, and J. D. Bell that of H. Williams. Minutes read and confirmed. The motion pending at time of adjournment was taken up. It was adopted. Moved, that the Treasurer of the Finance Committee, R. B. Denike, be instructed, after the payment of the expenses of the Fraternal Delegates to Montreal, to equalize the balance among claimants attending this Conference. The report on Lay Delegation was called up and read. Moved to adopt. Moved to amend, by striking out the words, " full calendar." Amendment prevailed. Moved to amend, by stating, " Transmit under seal of hi.s T* residing Eider a certified statement of the voting for or against," instead of, "A certified list of the names of the members." Amendment carried. The first report on Temporal Economy was called up. Moved to adopt. M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. Vi et at 2 p.m. b. Mil lor. m took tlio as. ikcn up. tee, R. B. ses of the ICO amorifir d. alendar." il of Lis against," Mov^ed, in amendment, that it b^ considered item by item. Amendment parried. First item adopted. < Second item lost. Third item adopted. • Fourth item lost. Fifth, sixth and seventh items lost. Moved, that the report be adopted as amended. . Carried. The second report on Temporal Economy was taken up item by item. Item one read. Moved to adopt. Moved, in amendment, that the wifo of a deceased superan- nuated preacher be allowed a percentage, according to the claim of her husband. Amendment lost. Original motion carried. Item two. Letter A, adopted. Item two, Letter B, moved to adopt. Moved; in amendment, that it be changed so as to read, " A single claimant, two dollars ; a double one, four dollars." . Moved, in amendment to the amendment, that each preacher pay two dollars, and each single claimant, one dollar. Amendment to the amendment carried. Item two, Letter E, adopted. Item three. Letter D, adopted. The report was adopted as amended. On motion, it was Resolved, That the next session of this General Conference be held in the M. E. Church, city of Hamilton, to commence the fourth Wednesday in August, 1882, at 10 o'clock a.m. 48 JOURNALS OP THE GENERAL CONFKKKNCK, Report No. 1 on Missiontvry Intorosts was called up. Moved to adopt. Moved to amend, by striking out tlio fifth item. Amendment carried. Report adopted as amended. The second rej)ort on Missionary Intorost.i wuh taken up. Moved, that it be adopted. Moved, in amendment, that it be laid on the table. Amendment carried. The following were elected membei-a of the Book Committee : G. R. Shepard, of Hamilton ; James Harley, of Brantford ; David Graham, of Claude ; and George Awrey, of Binbrook. J. S. Williamson was elected Corresponding Secretary of the Church Extension Society. Resolved, That the Missionary Board be empowered to fill vacancies at its regular annual meeting. ;. ' Resolved, That we elect a committee of three to edit a new edition of the Discipline. Moved and seconded, that the Committee consist of E. II. Pilcher, D.D., the Secretary, F. B. Stratton, and the Editor, S. G. Stone, D.D. Carried. Moved and seconded, that the Committee a])pointed to edit a new edition of the Discipline be instructed to publish seven hun- dred and fifty copies of the proceedings of this General Conference. Carried. The report of the Committee on the Centenary of Canadian Methodism was called up. F No. 2. Moved to adopt. Moved, as a substitute, M K. ClIUUCH IN CANADA. 49 en up. mmittee : rantfoid ; ook. 17 of tlio d to fill > a new E. II. r, S. G. edit a 1 hun- rence, adian Ist. — Tliat wn celebrate the semi-centenary of Canadian Methodism this year, 2nd. — That the proceeds arising therefrom in the Bay Quinto Annual Conference be applied to the Kingston Church. 3rd. — That A. D. Traveller he appointed ngent, to travel at large through said Conference to solicit funds. 4th. — That all the charges be rc(piested to give all the aid in their power to raise funds for this purpose. Substitute carried. Moved, that the Presiding Elders of the different Annual Conferences be a Committee to draft a programme, and effect arrangements to celebrate the semi-centenary of Canadian Meth- odism : J. Gardiner, to be chairman )f the Committee for the Niagara Conference ; W. Pirritte, tho Ontario ; and A. D. Traveller, for the Bay of Quinte. CaiTied. Resolvkd, That a general Sabbath School Parliament for the whole Church be held on the St. Lawrence Central Camp-Ground, A.D., 1879; and that C. G. Scott, of Strathroy; Seymour Bell, of Picton ; and J. R. Jaques, D.D , of Belleville, be a Committee to make all necessary preparation for said Parliament, and fix the time for its being held. Dr. Jaques to be the convener. On motion, rule fifteen was suspended to receive and act upon a paper touching provision for a General Conference Secretary and his duties, which was presented by Dr. Badgley. On motion, it was adopted. Report No. 2 on Education was taken up and adopted. Moved, that Bishop Carman, Dr. Jaques, B. Lane, M.A., and the Secretary, be a Committee to represent the General Conference in Addresses to Earl Dufferin and the Marquis of Lome. Carried. Report No. G of the Committee on Revision read and adopted. 50 JOURNALS OP THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, Moved and seconded, that the scision be lengthened. Carried. The report of the Conin.Ltee on Evangelists and their Relation to the Church was read and adopted. Acting under the suspension of rule fifteen, it was Ordered, That the second Answer, on page 15 of the Joui-nals (tf the General Conference, be retained in the Discipline. Report No. 2 of the Committee on Revision was called up and considered item by itcku. Item one lost. Item two adopted. Item three lost. Item four adopted. Item five adopted,. Item six adopted. Report adopted as amended. Report No. 4 of the Commiltecj on Revision was read, amended, and adopted. Report No. 3 of the Committee on Re\ision was road, and taken up item by item. First item carried. j Ordered, That the Editing Committee be empowered to arrange the wording of the Discipline so as to harmonize therewith. Second item read, and, on motion, was laid on the table. Report adopted as amended. Report No. 5 of the Committee on Revision was called up and, on motion, was adopted, with a provision. Moved, that the matter of procuring ohoit forms of deeds be r( ferred to the Cou)mittee on Incorporation. Carried. M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 51 led. leir Relation IS the Jouvnak ne. as called m\\ on was read, was read, and empowered to nize tberewilli. the table. was called up, ms of deeds V)e Report No. 2. of the Committee on Law Questions was read and adopted. The report of the Committee on Boundaries was read, and, , on motion, was laid on the table. The report of the Committee on Itinerancy was called up. Moved and seconded, that all the report, except that relating to appeals, be adopted, and p'lt on file. Carried. Moved, that Rev. Dr. Pilcher be associated with the Delegate of this General Conference to the Methodist Ei)lscopal Church. Carried. Moved by I. B, Aylsworth, LL D., seconded by Dr. Stone, and RejolVed, 1. That the thanks of this General Conference are due and are hereby tendered to Rev. F. B. Stratton for his very arduous labors and efficient services as Secretary of this Con- ference. 2. That the thanks of this General Conference are due and are hereby tendered to Rev. Bidwell Lane, M.A., for his kind at- tention and care in providing us si.v.h comfortable homes during the session of this Conference. Moved by Dr. Stone, seconded by George Abbs, and Resolved, That it is the sense of this General Conforenc(j that the usual notice of Quarterly Meetings should not havo more than three insertions in the Advocate, Moved by Dr. Aylsworth, seconded by W. IL Graham, and Resolved, That we express our entire satisfaction with the prompt and efficient manner in which Bishop Carman, D.D., has presided over this session of the General Conference. Moved by Dr. Pilcher, seconded by F. B. Stratton, and Resolved, That the Editing Conmiitteo be and are hereby authorized to make any grammatical changes in the new Discii>Iiii(» that may be required for accuracy. f T- r 52 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONEERENCE, Hesolved, That we, as members of this General Conference, hereby desire to tender our heartfelt gratitude to the members of his congregation, and our friends in the city of Belleville, for their kindness and hospitality during our stay amongst them j and further, to express our thanks to those who provided such a treat « as was offered us in the excursion on the Bay of Quinte, as also the grand tea in the basement last evening, and that this resolution be read from this pulpit to-morrow morning. Moved by I. B. Aylsworth, M.A., LL.D., seconded by 8. 0. Stone, and Resolved, That this Conference tender its tlianka to Rev. E. H. Pilcher, D.D., for his diligent and valuable services at this General Conference ; and that because of his matured judgment, long experience, and eminent abilities, we esteem him as a valuable acquisition to our Church. Resolved, That the Bisbop, the preacher in charge where the next General Conference shall be held, and two Presiding Elders whom the Bishop may select, shall be a Committee to provide speakers for public meetings on Education, Mission Work, Church Extension, Temperance, and as far ns practicable, for Divine Service at its next session ; said speakers to bo notified of the gime at least three months prior to its being convened. Resolved, That the thanks of this Conference are due, and are hereby tendered to the various Railway Companies for their favors to us, in granting reduced rates to the Delegates and visitors of this body over their respective roads; and that the Secretary forwaxxl a coi)y of tlie s^me to the proper representatives of these roads. The journals of this sitting were reud and confirmed. After singing, prayer was otiercd and the benediction pro- nounced by the Bishop, when the Conference adjourned. , F. B. STKATTON, Secretary of Gen. Cuiif. NoTK.— As tlic Bishop prcsitlcd over all the sittings of thcCoiifcrcncP, his name is not repcatcil in the daily reports, THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS. I Conference, ^0 the Relegates of the Jlunual Coufcrcm-es o! the JHethobiat Episcopal Church in Canalia, in ©eueral Conference a0- ecmblel) : Brethren Beloved : But for perturbations and irregulari- ties, this were the thirteenth regular General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. However, as — according to the notions of some veiy nice people, calm and regular as the chiselled marble, and often about as dead — Methodism, at its start in England, was an irregularity, and at the beginning of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America perpetrated some mon- strous irregularities ; and as it gets credit, and sometimes likes to give itself credit for such a spirit in its operations, such a genius in its institutions as seizes the irregularities with power, and with wisdom adapts them to its work, we need not bo surprised if this is not the thirteenth Regular General Conference of our Church, us in due course and under ordinance, and, I had almost said, under, compact it ought to be. Nor need we be disconcerted if, in any degi'ee, the chronological line of the quadrennial succession is dim or tangled in the chaos of disruptions and organizations. Nevertheless of this we may rest assured — the legislative and ad- ministrative functions of an ecclesiastical vitality are readily traceable in the effectual uniting of sundered members ; and the evidences of a continuous and vigorous life are marked in the healing of grievous wounds and in the growth and increasing btrength of the body. In 1824, what was called the Canada Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Chvirch was organized : another shoot of the vine planted by John Wesley and his people in North America ; that vine whose outreaching arms and spreading branches are fast offering tlie fruit of the glorious Gospel to all nations. Up to this date, the Methodism of this country, in its administration as well us in its legislation, was under the direction of the parent body in the United States — a relation both seemly in its filial attachiuents and etloctive in its parental supervision and support, since, from ^u J ; 54 a Tllh GENERAL COXFERENCE, Lane in 1830 .m^'.^™-""* Vn-in 1SI7 ?"''^«' Con- «l;^l. of Canadian M.It'^ii^^ * r"' ""' "^^^'onZl^!", home, wliile i,5 V""'^'"" Methodism ;,'j H^ »' Balti- '827, at Ham,-lf„ ? !" "' ««ss on in 18-"^ .Vi. Pr^^ded over «. both o'SdTea: ™%' °? '™?««n t'isrtr' tei,-: '^;tir °^«-«" -s°" u' '"^ ^^-^^ ^o- ■"-"■•.--""-~;;,,;rir£<=s~ tmmimmmiaaM»' If. E. CHURCH IN CANABA. 65 functions for Canadian Methodism camo across (ho national houndarios in 1828, as the administration had in 1824, and took np their residence in the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. In the arrangements then made and in the regularly enacted Discipline of 1829, it was oidainod that " the first Genenil Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada s^all be held the last Wednesday in August, in 1830, in Belleville, and henceforward, once in four years, at such times and in such places as shall be fixed on by the General Con- ference." Had that rule been carried out, and tlie Discipline of 1829, framed under the compact of 1828, duly observed, it is easily Hoen this had been the thirteenth Regular Session of onv General Conference. But, from 1830 to 1833, sessions o' the General Conference were sometimes held in connection with the Annual Conferences, and their limits were not always well defined. After tlie events of 1833, our General Conference — the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada — "Such as it was," say gainsayers and critics ; ** Such as it was," reply we, who cry out with thanksgiving, " Behold what God hath wrought"— held a session at Trafalgar — now Palermo — in June, i835, at which John Reynolds was elected and ordained Bishop — the first General Superintendent or Bishop consecrated under the compact of 1828. Yes, "such as it was." Nevertheless, it was the Gen- eral Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada ; necessitated and entitled to exercise the functions of such a Confer- ence — that is, if tfisre ever xoaa a Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada, or if there ia one to-day. A special General Conference was called at Yonge Street, in June, 1837. A regular session was held in Sophiasburg, in September, 1839 ; and another in Sidney, in 1843. At this last, the work was divided into two Annual Conferences — the Niagara, and the Bay of ^uinte. At a special General Conference in Hope, in October, 1845, John Alley was elected Bishop — but never presided, except at the Conference that elected and ordained him. This year also the C. G. Advocate was originated by Messra. Webster and Iiconard, an'l adopted by the General Conference of 1847. At this session, held at Brighton, Philander Smith was elected and consecrated Bishop. The next General Conference was held at Brooklyn, in June, 1850 ; and that following at Belleville, in June, 1854. A special session was held at Brooklyn, in July, 1856 ; and tl.e regular session at St. Davids, in August, 1858. At this session James Richardson v^as elected and consecrated Bishop. Then followed a special ^ession at Belleville, in June, 1859 ; and regular sessions at Cobourg, in 1862; Orono, in 18G6; IngersoU, in 1870; and Napanee, in 1874. Reckoning from 1828, we are likely in our twenty-first General Conference, of which several have been special sessions, 5G m j. In JOURNALS OF TITP anJ of which s —^-^^ ^OKFEnE^x■E, . ferenoo of it, ,^°^ f ''92 « tie' srooml „ ""^"^v'"'"'"""- ' » 3-st^n of „„ „:l°'L,il!°- "--L". "r .?»-?' Oo„° through His great 'l'"^"^^ "«> and g ran? „? ^^""'^^ graciousZ f 07 and majesty of wf '" ^^^ infinite n...! .•' ^^Sfether we o-f«J^ SB^r^^^^^??^'^ -together conspio.,0/ ^^tness of our ^'« fjrgivenp<,« "Pon Hiru ZoZf. ?"^.^^^knessa„'d;/r^t'«ee with S' f;?mises w; yeS ^-^ Hi^ fatherJv rr'"*^''^«P«»deice good way and arrant / ""^ '^^ '^^^ieve He ^ffn m '' *''"«*^ng in - o the God of S Z ^T^^^y:^ 0!: nIL?" J-^ "« 'n a CE, intimated, were Nor need we oita polity and jmnings of its ted those that 3tion that Jias < wJiether tlio General Con- is, perhaps, a iferences from > Smith with rom 1858 till Smith, and 'heir earthly ; d graciously [ success; and the General e mind, and ^ in Heaven, 'ogether we and in the >raise Him en of men, loviriff care 1 the years md rejoice the sins of ings, and of felicity "I* trans- 9 humble N"ot unto aise and iveness, Him. |endence racious ting in us in a is now Ingthen IJ. As of the In this P and Id the M. E. cnURCII IN CANADA. 5< ever blessed spirit of the etei-nal God, or cause Him in any respect or in any degree to depart from us and so leave \i3 to ourselves. If at any time in the history of our Church there has been occasion for united prayer to God for help and guidance it is to-day. O Lord, help, we beseech Thee ! And if at any time under God there has been occasion for high expectations and glorious hopes it is to-day. The name of the Lord be praised ! And so we review the past with adoration, gratitude, and humility ; and, through God, we look forth into the future, inspired with confidence and hope. The work of any General Conference is one of great responsi- bility, importance and difficulty ; and it is as well a work of great excellency, great valor, authority and dignity. In our economy the General Conference has become distinctly the legislative body. It has also reserved to itself certain administrative and executive powers pertaining to the whole connexion, as the sanction anl' establishment of connexional institutions, and the election, and, where necessary, the consecration of officiary. Originally measures were proposed, and were carried about to the Annual, which were District Conferences. Approved, they became law ; modified, they must go the rounds till approved. Such tardiness and inconven- ience could not long satisfy the spirit or meet the wants of Methodism. The Christmas Conference of 1 784 — the first General Conference of Episcopal Methodism — was called to consider and accept the ordinations and recommendations of Mr. Wesley ; that of 1792 was called to meet the demands of connexional legislation. And such connexional demands are yet upon us. Ei>isccpal Methodism gives us solidly a connexional Church, with immeasur- able capabilities of activity, change, multiplication, and increase in its societies. It enjoys a firm bond of union in its General Confer- ence and its Episcopacy — the agency, and, in many respects, the representative of the General Conference. For our system is not hierarchical. The Episcopacy is not above the General Conference, but is of the General Conference ; constituted by it, and authorized to do a part of its work. Thus bound together as a connexional Church, there are common f.nd connexional interests that must be guarded and secured. These interests the General Conference alone can adequately protect and foster. There are institutions to be planted and maintained ; there are missions to be established and cultivated ; there are subordinate ecclesiastical associations and agencies to oe started and directed ; upon which the entire wisdom, ])ower, and wealth of the Church must be turned. The General Conference alone can exercise the required authority, impose ade- quate obligations, and make the necessary provisions in such cases. The General Conference alone can bring the entire strengtli of the Church to act on ono oi more specified object's. In the movements of the Church, such concentration of forca, such dlrec- 8 5 ' 5S JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, m. i 1 $1 I 4 I, 1:^ ! I lion of energy is often indispensaUle. And where the societies, the members, and adherents of the Church, are pious, intelligent and loyal ; where they have a just appreciation of the work and its varied enterprises ; when they are devoted to the cause of God, and the ecclesiastical polity under which they live ; such concen- tration of force and such direction of energy are always readily possible; and by the good favor of our' God, gloriously successful This creation and guardianship of connexional institutions and agencies are now upon us. We must meet the responsibilities and exigencies of the case in the spirit of men, and in the fear and love of God. Again, it is for the General Conference to fix the rules of administiation, and to appoint the administrators. The sufficiency of these rules, and the official conduct of those that have applied them, must pass in review before this court. Bishop, Editor, Book Agent, Missionary Secretary, with other connexional •officers ; and the Annual Conferences, Book Committee, and College, Church Extension, and Missionary Boards must here render their account. It is the bounden duty of this General Conference to know how each officer or official body has used the jiower entrusted to him ov to it, as the case may be. Further, the administration of 'tovna of the lower courts or officera of the ecclesiastical judiciary may be called in question. A member of the Church, or a member of the Annual Conference, may send up his appeal against an action that he alleges deprives him of his rights or does him an injustice, and this General Conference may be called to deter- mine in the case. If any rights of men are sacred, it is their lights in the Church of Christ ; and this supreme court of our Church must judge patiently, fearlessly, and impartially. How varied and far-reaching then the powers and functions of a General Conference ! How weighty and solemn such duties ! But we have not yet mentioned that business of the General Conference that is ordinarily conceived to be the most important. We refer to its legislative power. This body enacts our law, regulates our econ- omy, prescribes our mode of operations, establishes our courts, councils, and subordinate Conferences, and defines their powers. We must maintain the supi'emacy of kiio. We must hold the au- thority of the General Conference and its enactments to be para- mount. Tlie wise and the dutiful invariably submit to the law and its administration, even though the former be defective and the latter be faulty, until they have exhausted the constitutional means of supply and remedy. In all civil and political relations, the most prominent characteristic of all civilized nations is their appeal to, their regard for, law. There is no other safety in the state. The law must first be enacted by the constitutional i>r>wer and process ; and then, in all cases of disadvantage, harm, loss, or injury, the procedure for redress and punishment must be taken according to law. The law is enacted in calmness according to the M. E. CIIURCir IN CANADA. 69 7 e; such concen- best human wisdom and prudence, and then the accused is tried under the rules of the court, and condemned or acquitted according to the law of the land. The parliament must legislate and the court administer ; every council and every tribunal under its pro- ])er authority and in its own sphere. Then loyal, intelligent, and dutiful citizens submit themselves to the law of the land and the decrees of the courts ; and if amendments or chanE;es are desirable they seek them by a constitutional procedure. There are higher courts to reverse the decisions of the lower courts, if necessary ; but, until reversed, those decisions of the lower courts are the law of the land, and must be respected and obeyed. Any other course of conduct or principle of action leads us into absolutism and tho Star Chamber, on the one hand ; or plunges us into anarcy, mob- law, and lynch executions, on the other. In enlightened and well- regulated commxinities, the authority of law is always and every- where held supreme. He who would call a convention to do the*' work of the constitutional parliament revolts against all reasonable authority, and is a rebel in the State. He who would summon a crowd to perform the solemn functions of a court has little respect for law, and renders impartial justice impracticable. Surely it must be a desperate state of affaira to justify either such a conven- tion or such a mob ! In our civil concerns we all admit the cor- rectness and safety of these positions. If the allegations be truo for the State, that confirms her verdicts by the sword, how much more applicable to the Church, that is commanded to put up her sword into the sheath, and allowed to bring only the sanctions of religion and reason to bear on the consciences of men ! The Church of God, in its visible and earthly relations and administra- tions, is emphatically the realm of law. Here, more than in any other association of earth, reason, conscience, authority, order, law, must prevail. This is the special excellency of the Church — to demonstrate the moral omnipotence of conscience, divine au- thority, and law in a lawless world ; a world of rebellious anarchy and haughtv and sinful disregard of authority. This is the cen- tral light and power of its evangelism, to bring all into conformity with the law of Christ ; this is its most heavily burdened and oft-repeated petition poured into the ears of the Lord of Hosts : " Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven. .... For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever." Authority must be respected ; law must be maintained. Whenco it devolves most solemnly and weightily on this and eveiy Geneial Conference prayerfully and carefully to enact law that will com- mand respect; to correct any and every administration that justly provokes disloyalty, disregard, or revolt; and by wise Icgislatinn to loud every possible encouragement to the dutiful souIh tliat fitand by the authority of the Church, and through evil rei)ort, as well as through good renoit cling to tIjQ cojvititution and the law. Hi ' I I I! ;i :il 60 tiENEUAL CONFERENCE. Tli — 'uuAi. CONFERENCE t^i« word of Gorl 1 1 ri" '"^ "^e divine slvf "^ """^ "mature de- ^l«"l>t we now an ^fn''/^' ^'''''^ons of the Hnr^u^ obedience to Pf ent witr.f rd 'nh-:,*^^ P^-y^^ ^^-l o^r Ji^^°1 ^ ^^i^J^out ^'g'lten our mLt ^^Z"^®'* ^^^ that th^ W , ^ ^^^^ ^ay bo ^ After theJeTelSr 7'' ^" *^«'^ "' ''"''"-" *° --ting lu/^SnUr^'^- ^^^ -ditnce ^^^^^^^^ in vicling definitejf f?r tjt ^°''^, ^'^ the General Conf^^ ^^^^gation, ^ot yet boenicured Sf '*' "^^ consfcitu L ''^,^^«'^"«fc <^on. of t].e Church Sr the "^^^?«"^ed n es"arT btl ^T^^^' ^^^^ tJ^e proposed constif.^r P^°^i«ons of the dI •^r^'' ^xecutivo terly Conferences foT-°^ '^" ^i^trict CorS '^^'"'' *° ^"'^nHt terlj OonfereSdt „ ^'^!; '^P^^^^^ or d?,",^^^^^^^ to t].e Quar. of the District -on? ""^^^ especiallv the t! ^'?''''- ^^o Quar. tJ'is General ConSn '? ^"^''^^^on for the el'I ^^°'/^^ *^^t, as ?nder the Constftu/^. '!u^*^ ^^tireJy faij^j t'*^°^ pf Jaynien to fore, ,nuch sTtisfa^? *^'?'" ^^ouJd be such tw- ^^P^^ticabJe representatives of - ^' ""^"^^ ^^^^ vieLt'^'^"' * ^^«'t. -ty into thT asseSv "*^. ^^^ wdu'e^l bUt ^''"^* «- fort as their preseT^^i ^""^ ^"^h wisdom !?. ^"^^t^^en of the To^Jdhavecontribulr'^ ^-operation i?' '*5'"«"j' ^nd com- t% can become r>''-'^°"°'«^«^"We-an'^°i^^ ^"^ -ts eral Conference A^rf'"^"^ e^ement^ 0^1'""^?^°" ^^^reby P^^y respect to Jaw «,;/ '°""«^' ^« ^^e have abt'^ '"^ ^^'' ^«"- 0])eration. This t.f "^ constituted autitol"'^ ^^^d, we all , Ti:e quest n of £":%"^'' ^^^^^^ and "ur (C ^'"'^ ^^-"• "ow iesident^n f ^ "^^^^'^^^ ^« not to iSf..^-. , ^t is JikeJy pos. f/- iaity Till lit ^:^:':'y ^^-^^^t^SV^' '^'^ P-- t^^e supervision of f ! ""^^^ ^' ^^^ewise so .7 } """' convinced "at^re^of courts ami .^°'^^ ^^^^'^ on the' B-JV' '^^'^' ^^th line : or ntilf ^"^ character of tvi.i "^^stncts or witJ. fj,n *T. ,T^~~^^ -— — professes to be :nce, Can wo ])erform forily? ^\nwo I and mature de- tnd obedience to [host? Without ina Lord may bo Ghost may en- us according to haracter, I may business of this Conference, in ay Delegation, fence, and pro- ^District Con- id powers, liad the Executive ine, to submit 3 to tlie Quar. e. The Quar. 3toral element Jcided that, as of laymen to impracticable n.* Where. o admit the :liren of the |h, and com- :1s and acts ton whereby 4 this Gen. said, we all 'l>ide their I'al Confcr- |iikely 2)os- •'eto power [convinced 3lash with with the lie Discip. |her ; also M to be, ^sired, bo M. £, CHURCH IN CANADA. 61 pure and simple — that is, that provision be made that laymen elect laymen. Such a measiire, if heartily accepted and vigorously, piously, and loyally worked by our laymen, would, I have always thought, bring new and needed elements of power into our beloved Zion, and bear us onward with greater energy to greater success. I confess, however, to some surprise that, after all the agitation upon this question (in which agitation, as a member of the Church and of the Annual Conferences, I have always borne a humble part in favor of the measure), the laymen themselves have not spoken out more decidedly upon the matter ; and if they desired such representation in the General Conference — which likely is as far as they or we would think for the present of going — they had not some way officially, as by the Quarterly Conferences, or j)er- sonal memorial, or otherwise than by the expression of a few pi-e- Bcnt by chance at the last General Conference, made that desire known. I am not awai-e that there is a single memorial on the subject to bo brought before this body. It would seem that the desire is mainly with us of the ministry. This may be commend- able on our part, for various reasons ; but the question now is, What is best and safest to be done 1 The laity, so far as I learn by intercourse with them, by a large majority, say : " We are sat- isfied with things as they are : wo are not oppressed or anxious : the veto power is all we desire : ;t secures us all we want." And very many say : " We cannot work Lay Representation ; it is too cumbersome and expensive." But the ministers say : " Brethren, we want your advice in our councila, and your help" (they mean co-operation and money) " in our work. We want to carry on the Lord's work with more united strength and energy." Hence, it seems to me, under all the circumstances, it might be wise to frame a measure as above suggested, and make it law and opera- tive on this contingency alone — that is, if the brethren in two- thirds or three-quarters of the Quarterly Conferences will accept sucli representation and meet its demands. If so, such represen- tation could take effect in the next General Conference. Perhaps, however, the law and its opportunities would elicit the desired activity. It will also bo remembered that the Napanee General Con- ference of 187-4 ordained a Missionary Society for the Church, constituted a Missionary Board, and appointed a Missionary Sec- retary. The work of the Society, the proceedings of the Board, and the operations of the Secretary will no doubt duly appear be- fore the Conference in the proper reports. The whole field will unquestionably be carefully canvasser, and such measures taken as shall secure the efficiency and promote the interests of our Mis- sionary work. This must be done. The demand is imperative. Care must be taken and wise direction given. But that of which ••.vo would sjwak now more particularly is that the Missionary So- ''OVtlSALS OF TUB OBVEHAr . t J^^^litor unci a Book i "'?^ ^"^^ ^^^^k Room ' '^" "'«nago,„ont ^^'«« made o SZ { ".r^""^"^ *« a4u o f "^ ''^ ^'^""'^^tor ^Sont retired W^T«- ^Jiis attempt f.nli ^^""''^^ ^^fc a»ce as aeemfi ' "'^ ""thorized tJie ermW. ""^ '^PPointed tj.e neitiier tlfe ehn Z'"'^^'' *° ^^^^ Concern „^' ^^ *^'" "^'^-anffe- ;i«^--ntt^:rdtrii^^^^ n^- -"^ *^-^ former f J, . r( /. '^'*^"in:ient or ]n«a ;., ""o'ness ot the es hi I. ^^- -;; t,^-^^^^^^ the p„;t n„"sr"- ^« ^"''" own t^timony f T* ^"^^ "^« ^ook S ftlj "' *" *'^^ ^''^^^'N officer of ti-e/ast O.n '", ^.' ^^"^^^ ^^^o stmnl" p!? "l"«* ^^^^^ theiV PO'-ation, and anoH.. ?'^ Conference retS L?^''"'""" ^^'^^ one M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 63 Subsequent to tlio last Gonoral Conference, a movement was set on foot to establish a Tadies' College, under tlie care of our Cliuirli, at St. Thonuia, Ontiirio. The jjroject was heartily encour- aged by the citizens of that town, e.specially by certain lil)eral and ])ublic-si)irited gentlemen of influence and wealth, and on its sub- mission to tlie Annual Conferences was cheoifully sanctioned by them, and is under their fostering care to this day. An Act of Incoiporation, under the title of Alma College, was obtained from the I'arliament of Ontario- — a cojiy of which is heroby submitted, along with the Act incor])orating the Missionary Society — a Board organized, plan of building adoj)tcd, site chosen, silbscription opened and prosecuted, and now the building, a magnificent struc- ture, is in course of erection, and is under contract to be ready for use in August, 1879. The report of the Alma College Board will, we ti'ust, j)ut the Conference in full possession of all the required information upon this business. And it is earnestly desired by the Board and the promoters of the enterprise that this General Conference shall look carefully into it, give such directions as it may deem proper, and take such steps as in its wisdom shall aj)pear necessary fully to identify the Alma College with the educational enterprises of the Church and insure its success for the benefit of our coimtry, and as a valuable auxiliary in the work of the Gospel to the glory of God, Reports will also be in hand from the Board and oflicers of our prized and cherished educational establishment of years of standing and successful labor in this department of our work — from Albert University, Albert College, and the Alexandra College : such reports as shall show that our God has blessed these agencies with a great success. For this we render glory to His holy name, and trust that such liberal measures shall be devised an(l executed, especially in this centenary year of Canadian Meth- odism, as vshall secure to these and to our entire educational work large resources of power and the means of higher and grander suc- cc«s. And again we will ascribe to God all the glory ! Probably most appropriately in this connection we may make mention of the fact that, so far as records or tradition can guide us, the first Methodist Society in Canada was formed in Augusta, in the year 1778, by Episcoj)al Methodist people — the Emburys, Hicks, et al, from New York. Also of that other important historical fact, that in 1828, as already affirmed, the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada was duly organized by authority from the General Confer- ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church. So, whether we regard this year 1878 as a centenary or a jubilee, it is well worth our cele- brating in a spirit of gratitude and thank-offering to God, the God of our fathers, for all His mercies to us, not only great, but num- berless. It is meet and right that this General Conference should take the initiative, and that the entire Church should be moved to liberality to our institutions, and thank-offerings to God by our 64 >: I fi'i ' ! ." ! il ■ ■(! i ■'"WJNALS OP Til,. „ earJv I'nf^ li "^i^^e here Tj,- "npson and Ames anS !? ^ circular Jetfp!^ • Pleasure, to kv may b.*""* '^P""-' intiST"' 'PP'"''>''=d^a" w^'"' Your ow" "V be ascertained vhT^ ""' '"^sion of tte ^"P^n^* in 1874 ' an organic union or7uij"°S'''^«, if anv I. ^'^'"'ftrenoe tliaV ,■? ■ ^* a glance, the iCE, fouhb be taken ' prompt action PPropriate and mt body, under fchodist Episco- 'ssembJy of all inclthe honors id-wide Metli- •Jeasure, to lay d >7 Bishops mifctee on an *he General ' last session neral Coafer- ^yectwiJI re- yow wisdom Your own 'ee in 1874, ence that it lade toward phere seems >iscopai and come by a " ir Episco- with the PoFsibly ■ and aid steps to '1- But utmost with the e feJlow- ect shall '« gospel i and in "noil of ding of ity, to *f those s, may more 3ngth, y and chool the M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 65 our e ve I'e ird le V te immense impoitance of this subject is seen. What we want is greater energy and uniformity in our operations, and greater accuracy in our annual Sabbath-School returns. We all know how unsatisfactory are the Sabbath- School reports fiom the Circuits to the Annual Conferences. We all know there are many of our societies that should have vigorous Sabbath-Schools that are with- out them. True, much of this is chargeable upon the administrator and the people. But then, perhaps a voice from this General Conference may stir them up to duty and help them in the dis- charge of their duty. If this will not, what in the Church militant will ] And the admitted inaccuracies in this department might remind us that our whole subject of statistics should pass under review, both as to uniformity and accuracy. Akin to our Sabbath- School work, and the retaining the interest of the youth in the Church and in Church worship, is the subject of our hymnology, a subject that is now engaging more or less the attention of all the Churches. It miist devolve on this General Conference to decide whether wo retain our present hymn book or adopt another, inas- much as the M. E. Church is changing its hymnal, and hence is pressing the book we now have out of use and out of print. And since our singing is so large a part of our worship, and it is indis- pensable we maintain uniforinity therein in our congregations and societies, the occasion is again upon us when we shall consider how best to preserve the spirit of genuine worship in our songs, and thereby to honor the God we praise, to chasten the devotion and heighten the spiritual fervor of our people. The last of these internal enterprises to which your attention is directed in this address is the Church Extension Society, organ- ized by the General Conference of 1874. The report of its Board will show that while something has been done, much more migl.t have been done; and the Lord helping us, in the future much more must be done. While such demands are upon us for Churches, especially in our cities and towns, no eflfort must be spared to increase the income of this society. This Conference may well consider whether the machinery of the society might not bo simplilied, and whether it would not excite to increased effort to allow each Annual Conference to apply the funds raised within its own bounds. In general, the simpler our machinery, with effectiveness preserved, the better off we are, and the less force expended on the machinery itself. At the last General Conference a committee was charged with the revision of the course of study prescribed for candidates for orders in our ministry, under the examination of the Annual Conferences. A report from such committee is herewith submit- ted, recommending several changes in the present curriculum ; recommending, also, that in the case of college graduates where omissions have been allowed substitution should be made. What- I : i 1 ! ^6 1 JOURNALS OP THE OENPR.r ever curriculum b i ""^ ^^^^ferexce, thoroughness of \nowl"f'^ of the ChS T'^^f "^« ^^^ our for the hoJj ci/oTi'^^" ^"d ^n ad^ tWe be a «^inistry of H , cll*^,^^" of God. ^Jf Goj !T '^"^'^fi^'ation prepare and furnish hf' ^ll "'^ ^« ^^n assure/ R ^ "^^" *° tha <^ourse of stud; Sd ^H ^'^•^ *^^^^ «^^"'SrV W ''"' ^^"^ *<> ^ ' our candidates do ft!- ^^'^ ^^'^es : and thpT ^ '""«' ^^ve a ^'^ the one hand U^f ' -^^^ ^^ Preparation th "J"'* ''« ^^^^ «-" and qualification '1"P°'^ '^' ^^^i^Zlhr^'^^'^y' ^^^^0 t'on to use. Herebv f ''^^^"""g proper know t.i^^'' °"^ .Voung fended that there be «' '"' "^""«^''7- To I,f ''"!; ^^"ference, *rial. It shouJ IL ,^ ^^^'"ination at thp f ' l""^ '^ '« recom ? rear at schoo t ZtVl' ^^'^-^ion o^L ST ?' "^'"^^^^^^ on Jf the progress to P erb^M " ^^^ ^^ tl B^acot?'' "^^^^^^ t^^ought, what reladon .i ^^ ordination. It ;,'?'' ^' ^ ^^^r «'/«tains to the work^n^ T"^^^'^*^ Permitted to ^^^^ ^^ * PJace him under Tomt'. "? ^^^^her it nii..ht nnf k ''**'"^ ««^^ool „^ p^^-e who :reV;e ^-^^^ b^ advisable to .^^rvewas firm, his strenof^^'^'""^^^ «ef Cfat ^"'""^^ *^^^t •service of conseor^f,- ^*'' unabated till ] 1 i ,"° "^^^'e- His «-d the^ saw TritTen ' ^t^" ^^ «-nk n,^,>;^ --pleted the posture of resi^uSn " '? ^"« ^°u«tenance anT '""' ^"^ "^any ^•gh done amo frr IT "If ^ ''*^«*' "^^r woit ^•"V'^^'!"''^'^^ "^ his "matured with S • ""^ ^^^ ^ork of tJmtTnM ' '^°"^- ^ nd we years. After ^^n""^^ «»d labors and \ "^"^ ^^^^"^ Gfod had --ewhatt t*twn?^T' ^"4 th w-nTerl "^/^^ ^>^^^-ed •"Pring his strena?h^ ""dertaken a sevele 7 °''*^''' ^« rallied expired at h rf ^''^ '^^^^en, and aftp. -^ "'"^^ ^« «ie earJv ft'' of MarcCl8?ri V'^'^'^''' ^- ^Xl^V^^'^ ^^^"««« e ^"« "Ministry, and i^ \^^'; ''^'^ >^ear of hZTutlfT'y' *^^« ,^rd«on was a man of Go f ^'"' °^ ^"'^ ^iscoS ' r '* ^^^'^ ^^ his country hpln.Li , "' '"^ I'attern in iL „ P'^^e. James nich. . , ^^« imve dX torV''^"''«^'f«'-tr ^'^^'^^^f'-^grance 1 REXCE, 9 and government must ensure in our ■tiiat there be a erarj qualification calls a man to the He calls him to ' >Ve must have a k'e must see that foughlj. While ness of the divine ■upon our young %e and qualifica- ' our Conference, 5 end it is recom- of admission on iference whether 'onate, or a year also worthy of a attend school be advisable to rs of the Napa- what sympathy ^residing; and assurance that 10 more. Hia completed the ^i*> and many •essed in his -And well lom God had 1 lengthened IS, he rallied in. the early 'f illness he ^imily, the 1st year of ames Kich- honored in his Confer- Jognize his >i'his holy fi'agrance 1(1, to our fhce. On Gfovernor- M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 67 ill )1 General of the Dominion of Canada, who has proved himself to be one of the most talented, highly respected and successful Governors of our history, the Marquis of Lome, an accomplished and popular nobleman, with Ma consort of royal lineage, will come forth, com- missioned under the hand and seal of our noble Queen Victoria to rule in this Dominion in her room and stead. The Methodist Episcopal Church everywhere cleaves to the Gospel and strives to maintain order in the State. The M. E. Church in Canada has ever been loyal to the British throne. We believe and preach, ** Honor all men : love the brotherhood : fear God : honor the king ;" and we think it would not be amiss for the General Con- ference, speaking as for the M. E. Church in Canada, to greet the noble Marquis on his arrival, or very soon after, with a loyal and patriotic address. The administration of this writer for the past four years must pass in review before this Conference. Deponent hath nought to say. Conscious of weakness and unworthiness, he hath in somo sense done what he could. The record is in the churches and with a forgiving Father in heaven. This Conference will do its duty in the premises, and without fear, favor, or affection will guard the Church of God. O solemn trust ! to guard the Church of God ! Who can betray such a trust and live 2 The first year of the four was passed to a large extent in Albert College ; the remaining three years have been mainly devoted to labors at large throughout the Churches. We can only give glory to God for what success has attended so inefticient labor. If any success, to God be all the glory. The account of monies received can be furnished at any time as a supplementary statement to this paper. There are now in hand two promissory notes — one of )$200 and one of $50 — rep- resenting legacies left to our funds, the property of this General Conference, and to be disposed of by it. The order in the case will be awaited with all respect. And now what remaineth but for mo to invoke upon ns all the Divine blessing ? Surely our work is of vast responsibility and importance, as well as of great authority and dignity. Had we only the ordinary Church legislation in hand, the interests were immense. The enactment and promulgation of righteous laws are great educators, both in the State and in the Church of God. So it is : the moral code, next to the Son of God, is the greatest instructor of all the centuries. The law was our school- master to bring us to Christ. It is ours to make and confirm law. The Lord God help us do it with an eye single to His glory. But we have not simply to lay down C( juitable formulas or niai k out ]>lain and safe paths. If we do our duty we are to found in- stitutions and make them tlirob with life ; we are to do superhu- man work with very feeble human resource-^.. If the Lord our God lielp ua not, we certainly fail, But help is certain if we call upon 68- Israel." L.,',, "? '*« I^rd, and IJiv K j •'^^ ""^ of Israel ■ I ?"•' ejections and annn?/ ''^ «" O"^ plans an/ . ^" *" ^"r f^'-^' and the Jo^e 0^00. "'^J*^ ^^ ^^^«t in bel^^'^^^^^^' ^^ a] :-'^-e4g:,t br|u?f^'°«« of the^'peTrJe ''l^„ ^'^r-''^T ^^ we would havfi it ^ ^'^''^^ ^'om „s wff if n ^^' self-wij] and •r^t "«, «nd guide atnr^' «^^f-^4l:tnd ^^^ -"d n.alS, ^^ »^"st in the nal^.^ ^^''' "«• I enfofn i> '''''^^ ^^"'^"« abide J""«t sink inLZ\^,rP^''''' ^«d ChL £?r ^J"' ^'-^^^ren ; «-oulJ reign. "' "^^ ""«' »"«■« wi,r^ij;^«k^. °n Tabor and VCE. hiiold from them ' of trouble and I^ord thy God, • not, for I will 5n of Israel ; I he Holy One of ;her with confi. will send forth h. In all our ;erprises, in all 3 our eyes the ■ Not less in seek the glory in preaching I self-will and e and malice, y Jesus abide 0", brethren ; be done. Wo and faith, to f accept and >f Sinai and P Tabor and ptli iJim we DELIVERANCES FROM BISHOP CARMAN. No. 1. ^0 the (Scucral Qloufcrfucc oi the Jttcthobist (Episcopal Churrit in Canalia, ^clUDiUc, 1878. The Address of the Chair at the opening of the session made allusion to Almi College, an educational enterprise of the Church, initiated durinj the past four years. It was then expected that before this adva-iced period of the sittings of the Conference there would have been at hand, for the use and direction of the Confer- ence, a report of the Board of Alma College, forwarded either by the Board or its Executive Committee, as was duly decided upon. In default of such report, which it is hoped may yet appear, the Chair deems it best to submit this paper to the Conference, lest the Conference and its Committee on Education may be put to disadvantage for the lack of information, to the detriment of Alma College. In the fall of 1875 the enterprise was projected. The project met at once the hearty concurrence of some of the leading citizens of St, Thomas, the seat of the College, who proposed a bonus, on the part of the town, of $5,000. The bonus scheme was subse- quently changed into a plan of voluntary subscription, which was believed to secure greater fuvor in the town and interpose fewer obstacles in the way of the College enterprise. In the spring of 1876 the Niagara Annual Conference en- dorsed the scheme, appointed a Provisional Board, and invited the co-operation and assistance of the other Conferences. This co-op- eration was distinctly pledged by the Ontario Conference of 187G, and by both the Ontario Conference and the Bay of Quinte Con- ference of 1877. In that year also a charter was obtained for the Institution from the Ontario Legislature. All the Annual Con- ferences of 1878 reaffirmed their devotion to the scheme — an edu- cational scheme to which the Church is fairly committed. At the proi)er time a competition was opened for plans of building, the plan settled upon, the contract given out, and now 70 JOURNALS OP rnv cent stinpf,,... . . ^"^^^^ ■ *^- -^^Smnoent struct • a buildin? 1 ?/? '^^« continent "■ ''^ ^°* ^now afin. '^^^• draft f.i *^°"'^ be rearerJ o! ' ^''P^essed his «.,; • "®^ «*^uc. erei? on n ^'^^''^^^ ofTe Oon'° ^°^ ^ cost and T'' '^"* ^"^^ ^ect on the four hunr^.^ ^^""^e the M F nu ^?^"^arded the |'°'-tions uncIeVtTe i'""' '■' °">'"ated3".,?'! ^''^"^ote,/ of .fa/ bishop. WE, The contract ig, heating and over $40,000. ^ a finer struc- fprise that such forwarded the fch is about to ed at Atlanta, m his address trj, I have not the objects of about to lay, loble work to legislature of been submit- under the di- |etorship and 3- Church in ^ now desired pege, assume Management I and adop. our people, '■ed in sub- ice and in- been made must be ile to save i^lbert Col- that our ted, if we ich as we years of 's of the ient pro- 'im they /lOJ), M E. CHURCH IN CANADA. .No. 2. 71 ^0 the General Conference of the ^^tetholii©! Orpiscopal Cluire It in Canabit, in (general Conference assembled, |6ellebillc, . IS7S. The Chair would respectfully inform the General Conference, in order that proper anangcmeiits may be made concerning Alma College, in case that enterprise is sanctioned and adopted by the General Conference : That for the peace of our beloved Zion, when agents for Alma College were sent forth to canvass for subscrij^tions in the interests of that enterprise, it was thought best by your administrator to agree with the agent of Albert College Endowment Fund, that the Alma College agents should canvass only those fields that had already been canvassed in the interests of Albert v. ''oge. The Chair is of the opinion that the whole subject now reverts to the General Conference ; and that Alma College having been adopted as an enterprise ot the entire Church, as it is hoped, and certainly and universally expected it will be, it will then devolve on this General Conference to consider and establish the financial relations of the educational institutions of the Church, and both sacredly to guard the interests we have been so long cherishing, and to foster any more recently unfolded interests that may have come into our care. When these matters shall have been duly considered, and the relations properly adjusted, there shall be no need whatever of collision or friction in our educational movements. The cause is one ; the Church is one ; and every true friend of the Church and cause will do his utmost to promote the educational advantages of ladies as well as of gentlemen, and to sustain the institutions that may liappen to be located In Western Ontario as well as that which has its seat in the East. To the careful r.ttention of the Confer- ence and its Committee this subject is prayerfully commended. Conference Room, Aug. 29, 1S78. A. CARMAN, Bishop, 72 JOURNALS OF THE (GENERAL CO.VFEREy, CE, No. 3. . ,-i^he General Cc v.« ' «'^"<^"iUc. 18/^ ^ered that the Comm " ««"S^on at J^amr,. • . "on; Kidde?rcf;ri,^'''S'^ P'«in Account n?T;™^' ^"tso-s Kurt "churci V"'' 'f""-"' rowe™- fe ^T"'- '» 'ie^nj -''tory of liationaJism. ^ ' Bledsoe's Theodicy • ■III Til <■ +1, exemptiins inVv'fe^ *«^^« ^nd work be prescribed • -*fular Course to graduate^in Trt . "' '''" "^ S'CE, It. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 73 ; isco^nl Chnrrit bilh, l$7S. ee, in 1874, or- le examination >f Study. The >f the District ishops and two provision, the I prepare a re- ;h presented to ;ion. the Annual following sub- i; Outlines of bribed as the nd Rhetoric Watson's tian Perfec- trines; Bin- First Year. — History of Christian Doctrine (SheJd). Second Year. — History of the Christian Councils (Hefrtl*?) ; Introduction to the Study of the Gospels (Westcott). Third Year. — The Inspiration of Scripture (Leo) ; The Canon of the New Testament (Westcott). Fourth Year. — History of Free Thought (Farrav) ; Miracles (Mozley) ; Exegesis of Romans — Greek text, with Whedon. IV. That by legislation the Annual Conference Committees on Examination be directed as to the modes of examination, the time to be given to examination, the standards to be reached, and other points that will secure uniformity of results, relieve the Commit- tees of a responsibility sometimes not promptly assumed, and generally contribute to the thoroughness of the examinations and exalt the standard of scholarship among the candidates. V. That by explicit declaration and legislation the mind f the General Conference on the usage of allowing school years, pu : and simple, to be credited on Conference probation, be made known. All of which, it is desired, should be referred to the Commit- tee on Education or other canvassing body, that the whole Bu^'jecfc may come properly in review before the Conference. With respect, etc.. Belleville, Aug. 29, 1878. A. CARMAN, Bishop. Watson's , i.-xxv. ; Sacraments. 1 lada (Wob- the end ; ts, I.-V. ; Primitive 3rmation ; lis' Bible Jieodicy ; In case of 10 i; I! ; •:■; !) 1 ill P :* t M msB'^m^sm^ i, ■•I ■■. . PART II. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ADDRESS TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL ^0 |)iff CxtdUufjj the llight DonorjibU Carl Jluffcrin, ^.C|J., tic, (!5o\)tx\\0K-(Bt\\ixni o( iht |)oininiou of Crtuabs, tic, tU., tU. May it Please Your Excellency : The Geueral Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada, in regular quadrennial session assembled, at Belleville, September 5th, 1878, hereby resolved to offer to your Excellency, on the eve of your departure from our Dominion, the renewed assurances of the unabated loyalty of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada to the throne and government of her Majesty our noble Queen Victoria; of its undiminished respect for her person and character, ever rejoicing that the virtues of her life outshine the jewels of her crown ; and of the unceasirg and fervent prayers of oiir ministers and people to Almighty God for the prosperity and peace of her realm, and for her own safety and hap- piness. The General Conference desires further to attest to your Excellency its admiration and cordial approbation of the adminis- trative and representative conduct and career of your Excellency in this Dominion. In our view, if we may be allowed to utter an opinion, you have truly exalted the Government and rendered it honorable. Following in the footsteps of those constitutional governors and illustrious representatives of her Mnjesty that have 70 f •'OUHNALN OF T,.«. "•■ NIK UKNFitit „ if Ik**.! t ' •''7?''-^' '"' ^^'at, r\T""'^''''''' ''"toward • '■' "''''''•^'••» '<• "'•'•'.V '"aintai,,,,. 7f '" ""^''^'ity of /j' ;''' ''''''^'an.vs. ri.o '" all ranLs of H„ " t''<' Jan.] |,y vo,,,. a. "^ "'^ "'"'•'a.cl y,,,,,. ^''t t'x' ' ^'"' which wo sh,. '"^"''^'"t at all al.at- "/ <''..Mu.o ha« „."/''.'■ ^'«" to loavo our 1,. "'"?'" •*^'>''„w -y.l.tnnd^K,J:;; ;;'«|umtion in thl! h r*^" .^Vourvoi.. ""' "s to tho innfl, ^""''avostro,..wi„ , '^>' ^'""(Mons i„ .„„. ,.,v,io, s\. T >'"'' '^« ^voli a Vjf "•':'' '''<' ''<"'.I.s that *"';" '•^'' ^'^ tJ'ink „ ;;V"^ \'">-iia„. h/; ;;;;'<; '->ko>"^^ think an.l spoanfl') r' ^-^ ""'• ta''l.>s ^''•' ;n-ns oAX. Xr t' '•"' «"--! 1 1 r ,f T"" --- -a V ^.. , "'^*"'« '^"•1 /or tho ^'cfned on behalf of tho (' tho Cronoral Conforencv, *' ^•^Stiuttox, a. CHlnriv -€ «iMKHB»iiii(.,| voiii.. »H)M«lf'.st.'(>|iNi()|i.s >MN Willi thciii. linion wv Ii„|,| lin to 1(11 j»„i»,.s vordcd to oil,- <'I)r(>N(>ntiUiv(«.s •'ill toy,),, f,„. iu|fll| "••1 lor your l«'lli,i,'(MU-(> and '<■ 'It all altat- [<1 lionoiyoiir 'iccro soriow Voiir voice 'b' ^'('iioroius * l>oii.I.s that nn\U^ UH i>t>kc(l II I ) to ^'onla lia\() o'lr tal)l(<,s ^^^' si.aii Ii.'iH also f iial sati«- '^11(1 now, >»l>»ig you ''«^(»r may ' »»i;iy ho t^», in tho "■»", your M. F.. (-IliritCH IN CANADA. I I n.r tl ic .v/io;>. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE. Dkar Katiikkh and Ukktiiiikn : Youi ( ■onunittiio on Corn'spotuhuuKt hi^;; htavo to Huhniit tho foMowinjj ; 1. That tlolo;^!it«H boa ring tho (MiriHtian and fratiM-nal j^rc^ot in^H of this t'Onforonco \m Hont to tho MotliodiHt K|»i.s(!o|»aI ('hnroli, tho ('.inada MotliodiHt ('hurdi, tho Priniitivo Mothodist Churoh, tho Hihlo ChriHtian (Jhurch, and tho Hritish MothodiHl KpiHcopal Chiuch. 2. That this (V)iif\u'onco proocod at ono(( to tho (>l(«otion of two Ki'utcrnal l)(dogatoH to tho (knada MothodtHt Chundi and ono Ki.t- torniil I)oh\nato to caoh of tho othor aforosaid dhurohca. Kespoctftdly Hubndtted, K. I. Hadcilky, tSccrrfari/. (^OMMITTKE KOOMS, ) «opt. a, 1878. I" J. 1{. JAgUKS, ('hdiriniiii. To the Oiicncnil Coufcrcncc of the ^HethoMot (f pi'jcop.il Glhiu'cli. Dkau Fatueus and Bketiiiien : With ploasure unl» y;ned wo liavo hoard of your prosperity through your esteonied itjprosentativo, tlio Rev. Jacob To(hl, D. 1). Uis visit to us, and tlio addreaa he was conimisaionod to bear, as- sure us of your intei'ost in our proHj)ority and of tlio unity of our common Methodism. The Uov. Bishop Haven also kindly viwitod ua, and gave us brotherly counsel and words of cheer. Our work is enlarging and opening up in all direotit)ns, and we are endeavoring to go up and possess tho land. Our niombtM- ship is gradually increasing, and wo are pushing our nussionary work with energy and success. Wo have associated the work of education with the ministrations of tho pulpit and evangelistic labor, that tho cultivated mind and the sanctified heart may all be consecrated to God. 78 r ( I JOURNALS OP Triv ?»umorefullvof!f ^"'' <""■ OiriS °™'^-A-, a broths wuftj-ua Amen." ^™««iceofour ''^ V™"::\ , ,, ^- CABMAN, ^^^^ Brethren : Jesus ChS.''° ^°'^ ^^^ P^ace from God onr P ., • ^^'^ tie close nf ""'"" ^'^^ tJ^e Lord menical P ^. ^'^^ P'-ajerfuJ inf " harmony wifch if, •^"''^^ fiiical Counc ] of mUk ^- ^"*erest to tJm «:^ 7 *"®«e v ews ^|H'^ i^Em M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 79 f-A., a brother ?s, and inform e grace of our Jiishop. I CCoufrrtna md the Lord *^e greet you > take great sending to "■ deputation |o represent re we bear 1 they per- lurch. Be render t]ie pressed in ited in the [raterniza- ^east pre- satisfied |n of the [8 of the jith such |e views, ' ' Ecu- a grati- »ng the '■oik of |t work land to |eed in |to say Impre. cedented in our history as a Church, in the conversion of souls, the building of churches, and ths enlargement of all our resources. To God be all the glory ! Oar Fraternal Delegates, Rev. J. R. Jaques, D.D., Ph.D., and Rev. Wm. Brown, brethren beloved among us, will explain more fully our prosperity and prospects, and bear to you our cor- dial Christian salutations. And now, dear brethren, where shall we look for more boun- tiful fields than those which invite our united labors and which are already white for the harvest ] In the broad fields of our fair Dominion of Canada, sheltered by the majesty of the British Em- pire, we, as Methodists, in the words of England's great captain, may fittingly " thank God for this great opportunity to do our duty," and to contribute our part toward making our country in the future as it has been in the past — the land of the Sabbath and the land of the Bible. In the unity of our common Methodist doctrines oifree, fall, and present salvation, and in the unity of our common experience of Christian love, we, with you, go forth to our common work of saving souls from death, praying that the God of peace may make you and us " perfect in every good work to do His will — working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen." Signed by order and in behalf of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada, Belleville, Ontario, this day of September, 1878. A. CARMAN, F. B. Stratton, ' President, Secretary. ^0 the IJrcsibcnt anb Member© oi the |3rim-tibc Jftcthobiet QToufcrciuc in (Cnnaliit, in QToufercucc jisscmbleb. Dear Brethren : The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada sends you affectionate greeting in the Lord. We salute you as brethren in Christ Jesus, united with us to the same divine Head by the same vi*^^al bond of an evangelical faith ; taught by the same inspiring Spirit ', cultivating the same precious fruits of righteousness ; and consecrated to the same sublime end, the glory of our adorable Lord. But while we thus greet you with the same loving salutation which we are prepared to extend to the whole Christian brotherhood, we are, at the same time, drawn towards you by a closer tie of fraternity as legitimate m.embers of the great Methodist household. We rejoice to share with you the honorable d'stinction of descent from the same illustrious ancestry, and we aix 'lappy to divide with you the honoi-s, while we cheerfully accept S: r i 80 nl m ;|: h I 1:1 ■-I A. » ■'OlIRHALS or THf „. '°S^"'er the Jabor, » , ™''™„.«eE, f on of Methodism «f '*'P»'isibilities of th .v ■ Vntm\ type oJ-t?^ '" ""a' existence .„ ^"''"""^ over tC ■ ^?fe/o?or" ?" ^e teS;f„ --''«- the «ooU ™' Church eiiBees t^f^"™ '" "le rapid m^,'^ "' ">"■ People is disinterested wi tnS«esn7r^'^"^ "^^^ this Ja„d w !'" *^ ^^^ for >«;; ^ave toiled in tl ^''^ ^^^' «o«rage and «' '^""^ "°<= ^^^en ^^th admiration he 1 '^"^" ^^«««ed 4rk w'T ^^*^^ ^J"ch '^"^' the conscuCfor^ "•^*'"°"^«ttheMe/ r'°^^«"d^^ for .^•?«r distinctive felr "^^"^^^^^ ^^ith whiolT^^I'^^ ^^ Canada :;'l! equal prid: atd ^ it r^^-«-i' ir" ^^^? ^^-i A of your niinistzy, andthalV^^ ^''o^in.. inteli; ^ ^^^^ noted , ^ VVhzIe it M^ould hp „ ^ °^'^e sustain '^jate with vou /,;„ * ^'■e*^* Joy to us in u «f .ti^e MethcSsm of T^'^'^^-tiloT the ^''"^^"^^^ ^'^ oele. of God shall lead us in^%' ^^^^"'^^"time, and 3 r"°' ^^^^ ^n««™ We h^f °° »' "■« ? on, a,r., witlrSC'7*' "f o*°^oford^°'"''r'^»^S Holy Spirit „,^™»' prayers that the onrlh^"''' ■J""' »««;- J-O'"' bi^thren in th^Tov a » ?T' "'"^^o^"" „nT„ ^"^^ '"' "'» „ . S'gned on hchalf nf !? '^"owshi,, of tbeSTJ "' '"' '^""■n ^i'-,.«I Church t'^rna'd": '""'''' ^•°"'^-- oTS^^l y resident. list CE, inguishing mis- ness over these aggressive and ifcness the good ra and iniprov- fulness. Our are very fa.sfc the regions of ' our people is 'Wn of beaut:- 'sed Spirit in conversion of ing spiritual, le to God for ave not been ' with which ive observed 'ntended for s of Canada, 'e cherished I l^ave noted and power 'le sustain 6cl to cele. unification al>le and I'ovidence o you an ge you to the apos- on of the accredit !'jjah H. d assui'e iJleasure similar atfec- of tlie remain I. lioJist ?nt. M. E, CHURCH IK CANADA. 81 of the |6iblc QThrtstiitn '^0 the |3R0ibcut aixb .^embers Canfcrencc in Caualiit, Dear Brethren : • • • • At the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada, assembled in the city of Belleville in August and Sep- tember, 1878, it was deemed very desirable that the different branches of the Methodist family enter into more intimate frater- nal interchange of thought and feeling. And although you do not bear the family name, yet your oneness with us in distinctive doctrines and usages manifest your family relationship, and we look upon you as one of our own household. • Regarding yoii in this light we have made free to send yon this fraternal greeting in the name of our common Master and our common cause. Enlisted as we are under the same banner and contending against the same foe, it M-^ell becomes us to bid you God-speed in your work, and we do earnestly pray that you may be very successful in defeating the powers of darkness and winning many glorious victoriea under the great Captain of our salvation. We send to bear our fraternal greetings to you the Rev. W. D. Hughson, a brother beloved and esteemed among us, whom we trust you will receive in our name, and who will make known to you more fully our state and our earnest desire for your continued prosperity. A. CARMAN, F. B. Stratton, Fresiihnt. Secretary, , ^0 the (Seneviil (gortfcvcuce oi the British Jttethobiot €|)i0- cojpral Church oi Cauiibit. Dear Fathers and Brethren : In this age more than in any other, in which the Saviour's prayer for the oneness of his followers is being fulfilled, we desire to send you this our fraternal greeting, in order that the unity the Saviour desired may be more effectually brought pbout. "We re- joice in the unity of our race. As we believe, so we teach that •' God hath made of one blood all nations of mon, for to dwell on all the face of the earth." We hail you as brethren in our Lord Jesus Christ, possessing equal rights and privileges, rejoicing with us in a system of civil government that proclaims liberty through- out all the land to the inhabitants thereof. We realize fully the grand ideas of " libertv, equality and fraternity." 11 ''! ,, !i /iif (■-' 82 THE GENERAL CONFERENTE, We lejoice wit]i von m ri • "■ork wo trust Metl/orf.W ""v""'' «P>'rituality ^T„ • ''®'™ , We praise tt Ud for/f"--"""^ J.er pJt. ^" "'" S^^"' to cfo S wi , i T""^"'- ""''"' you^Sn ?'■«'■ «"' Wood Signed, by ord^r «. i , \ ' '"' ' ''"" ^'^^ ^ver. ^' B. Stratton, a. carman, Secretary. ' ^'resident. Cone at BelleviJJe, Sept. C, 1878. e * # $! ^v:,< \::m.,. i M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 83 REPORT OF THE BOOK COMMITTEE. ^0 the General doufcwiuc, \S7S. Dear Fathers and Brethren : The members of the Book Committee were called together immediately after the General Conference of 1874, by Bishop Kichardson. The object of that meeting was to examine the condition of the Book Room and Printing Office, so as to ascertain its exact, amount of stock and liabilities when it came into the care of the newly appointed agent. Experienced mechanics were employed to assist in placing a correct value upon the type and material then in the printing office. Most of the fonts of type in the job department were found to be worn and out of style. The stock in the Book Room was valued at its cost price. A discount for wear and use has been annually placed upon the ma- terial in the printing office, and a few hundred dollars' worth ha.s been added in now material. The old hand power has been superseded by a new steam engine. The following exhibit will show tho amount of stock from year to year : March 1, 1S75. Stock in the Book Room '.$1,316 77 Stock in the Printing Office ...244169 March 1, 1870. Stock in the Book Room $1678 48 Stock in the Printing Office 2478 91 * ■ March 1, 1877. Stock in the Book Room $.3171 ."^S f, Stock in the Printiug Office 2278 14 March 1, 1878. Stock in the Book Room .$3790 ?8 Stock in the Printing Office 2458 52 In the report of the Oommittee on the Printing and Book Room Establishment of the last General Conference is found the following instruction : (See p. 28 of Joumai.) "Wo recommend the enlarccmtnt of the C. C. Advocate, aud tlio printing of less advertisements, as Tar as iwssiblc." The latter pal t of this recommendntion has been ew far nnt that Jio person tinds fault because of too many advertisements in II. |M 84 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, our Church paper. But, with regard to enlargement, nothing has been done, for the following reasons : 1. In the first place, the resignation of the Book Agent ne- cessitated the imposition of the double duties of Book Agent and Eiitor upon one man. 2. In the second place, the enlargement of the paper will in- volve a considerable outlay, and an increase in the price of the paper. 3. Also the stringency of the times, which set in subsequently, admonished economy. 4. And finally, the Editor and Agent, Dr. Stone, has devoted considerable attention to the development of the Book Room De- partment. The Book Committee have, however, recommended to the favorable consideration of this General Conference the project of enlarging, impi-oving and changing t)ie form of the C. C. Advocate, . The oflBce has been removed to a more central business place, and this change has resulted in a very considerable increase in the local trade. In consequer^ce of the resignation of the Book Agent, the Editor and Agent has been allowed to use a sum not exceeding ^200 a year, to procure editorial assistance, only _^art of which has been used any one year, The Book Committee have also been wan-anted in appropriat- ing some of the proceeds of the Concern to the benefit of the o!d and worn out preachers, as required by the Discipline. The Book Committee ordered also that, in view of the large arrearages, the Agent be instructed plainly and repeatedly to inform preachere and people, through the Advocate, that on and after January 1, 1879, all papers not paid for in advance shall be stopped. It was also ordered thai, for collecting all arrearages one year old, or more, ten per cpnt. be allowed, and twenty per cent, for collecting all that is due on the circuit or charge. The Editor w-^b ... athoi ; -"^d to limit the length of obituaries and compress to a ie-y short .^nace the notices of donations and gatherings of merely- Iolo- interc -t. The Agent was aJso ins. !ici.';l to provide check books, so aa to enable the preachers to yive ic eipts to subscribers on payment of subscriptions. The Book Committee also very respectfully memorialize the General Conferenc concern" ig the advisability of publishing a small and large l.)aina' for our own use in this country. The Book ' '(niini;^.ee were very much gratified to be able, fiom time to time, to commend tlie ability and efficiency of our Agent and Editor, Dr. Stone, for his very successful management of the Book Concern and Canada Christian Advocate. fc* M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 85 As an item of information to the General Conference, it may be stated that the withdrawal of E. S. Whipple from our Church caused a vacancy which is now filled by G. R. Shepard, Esq., of Hamilton. At the first meeting of the Book Committee there were found certain unadjusted claims, which were satisfactorily settled. I. B. Aylsworth, Secretary, \, Belleviile, August 30, 1878. A. CARMAN, President. PUBLISHING INTERESTS. CONDENSED REPORT, EMBRACING ALL THE ITEMS ADOPTED BY THE CONFERENCE. Your Committee, to whom was referred the suLject of the Book Room and Printing Intercstp, would present the following . Item I.— That the enlargement of the C. C. Advocate he left in the hands of the Book Committee, with a recommendation to enlarge as soon as circumstances will allow, and make such other improvements as in their judgement they may deem expedient. Item II. — That the entire Concern, printing and book busi- ness, be continued as at present, under the control and management of one person as Book Agent and Editor, and that he be permitted to employ such help as may, in his judgment, be needful, under the supervision of the Book Committee. Item III. — That the Agent's salary be one thousand JoUars per annum. Item IV. — That the advance pay system, as arranged by the Book Committee to take effect January, ld79, be strictly adhered to. Item V. — That we adopt the new, Methodist Episcopal Hymnal, and bring it into use as rapidly as circumstances will allow ; and the Agent is hereby instructed to have our in>j>riut placed upon it, if he deem it advisable. Item VI.— That the price of the C C. Admeati bo quo dollar and fifty cents per annum, strictly in advance. ::¥'. T's5 tl 86 ""'"'"' °' "-«-»- co„.„„,e.. Item VII___TT ^- ' Ciureh, under ?hl P'°"P«"ty of the PublishrjT 5 °"' ^PP''®- J^. H. SHAW J^O. K. ELLIOTT. '' i'- '0 rep^^ras^i^rilT '° "'°"' «"» «fe™a th!, ...yece, beg kave yrhereas, the General r'n.^ Whereas, the Methodi.f P • '^"'^^ ^'^^ -Resolved, 1 — Thnf +T, i^ ' the scheme set forth k ^f""^^^^ C^onference hearh'I. behalf of the Methodlt Eni '^'^ ,^°'^^i«ee actL. L''^^^ l« -d Ecumenical Contente""^-^ ^^^"-^' having r^fetc: to tl^ ■ ^- ^adgle,, B.D., LL.D/be^p^f,t^^^^^^ M. E. rilURCn IN CANADA. 81 Committee of Correspondence, to act for and in behalf of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada in connection witli the suid Ecumenical Conference, 3. — Should the Coriesponding Committee deem it neceBsary to call to their aid additional counsel, the following brethren shall be associated with them, viz : — Rev. J. Gardiner, Eev. E. Louns- bury, Rev. E, H. Pilcher, D.D , Rev W. Pirritte, Rev. G. Abbs, Rev. F. M. Finn, Rev. W. Brown, Rev. S. G. Stone, D.D., and Rev. J. D. Bell, and the Com.Tiittee thus constituted shall be empowered to act for and in behalf of this General Conference in any matter committing the Cliurch to any definite action until the next session of this General Conference. 4. — Should necessity arise for the action of either of the Committees mentioned, the Bishop shall be empowered to convene the members thereof at such time and place as he may deem proper. 5. — The expenses of members of the said Committees shall be paid by the Annual Conferences to which they respectively belong. Respectfully submitted, •E. I. Badgley, Secretary. F. M. FINN, : Chairman. Wheeling, W. Va., May 28th, 1878. Rev. a. Carman, D.D,, Bishop of the M. E. Church. My Dear Brother : I herewith enclose you an address, which will explain itself, to be submitted to your approaching General Conference. The Protestant Methodist General Conven- tion and the General Conference of the M. E. Church South have heartily concurred in the suggestion for an Ecumenical Coun- cil of Methodism. I trust it may meet the approval of yourself and of your Church, and that the great event may be realized. Please acknowledge the receipt of this, and please also have your Secre- tary send me a certified copy of your action. Very truly yov.r8, A. C. GEORGE. B6 4 I «.'«.KmCA. „KT„OMSX co.r,,^,^ Philadbip„„, Maj., igjs. judged m?iS;fe?' ^^.^''^disCafc sSfe *^ ^^^^^ ^r 4° sa/d responsibility of'Sttdteof tif ^'^P^r^'^CS VeloJl^^'^ ^^ ""^^ "« ^ "^e«oW, 2 That «., J^ ^^'^'"'''^'« evangeliitior °"' ^o^kand •"id speak for and in tL ^^ Committee is herebv pT United States in reln^f f "^'".^. ""^ *he Methodist Vn^P'"'?^'^ *« represent ttiake a full reDortoTff *° ^^''^ Ecumeniil r w ^^"''opal Church in tii« •'V?e.o/.2frS^^^^ *« *i^?ae'n?rarcTn%;rn' ^^ J''^^*"^ t 'pondence be mj ;nfu"'®"«'=e83ary expense, of! V. "^^'^^"ce of 1880. other religiou^^tl;•itV^.?"Tr ^ 4"pei of^^^^^^^^ '^^ ^-e- ., In pursuance of thi, . ^ ""'' P" 3«7.) ''"*' ^«^«e«te« to city, November i87Rn ^''^^^ ^^e Bishops at * .« .• , .0'^«'-^/««<«r.--TheR«„ a '^•' ^^•^•' o^ Baltimore ^«'^.1J., of New Hampshire NCB. M. E. CHURCH IN' CANADA. 89 3NCE. HA, May, 1878. il Church in the ed May 31, 1876, of Methodists in t Britain, and in ons accept the h them to some !8 nearly thirty 1 preachers, and any interests in 'king a common would tend in ler co-operation icement of the nference of the presenting and liousand mem- aCc .mittee own number, whole subject odies in this for the said cc as may be on, work and to represent lurch in the 8 directed to of 1880. ee of Corre- elegates to New York ince, as fol- liladelphia, Baltimore, ntral New. •ampshire Conference; the Pkcv. Park S. Donelson, D.D., of Central Ohio Confer- ence ; and the IJcv. Isaac N. Haird, D.D., of Pittsburgli Conference. Lni/iiicn — The lion. .f. W. Marsliall, of Washington, District of Colum- Ma ; the Hon. .lames Harlan, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa ; and Francis II. Koot, Esq., of Buffalo, New York. The Committee, as instructed by the General Conference, has taken the whole subject into consideration, made arrangements for correspond- ence with different Methodist bodies in this country and in other countries, and is ready to do whatever is needful and proper to secure an Ecumenical Conference of Methodism for the purpose of considering the position and work of the people so called, and the extent of their responsibility for the world's evangelization. The committee "empowered to represent and speak for and in tho name of the Methodist P^piscopal Church in the United States" would re- spectfully represent that such an Ecumenical Conference as is proposed might properly consider such topics as the following : The doctrinal basis of Methodism ; Tho itinerant ministry, and other means of evangelization ; Home missions, including Sunday-School Unions, and all associationa for Church extension, and for the culture and conversion of special classes ; Education in Church and State, and especially theological seminaries and training schools for Christiivn workers ; Intemperance, pauperism, licentiousness, and, generally, the evils and crimes of modern civilization ; Publishing houses, periodicals, and tho use of the press for the world's conversion ; Foreign missions ; Perils from the Papacy, from infidelity, and from the desecration of the Sabbath ; The resources of the Methodist body, in numbers, wealth, culture and spiritual life, for doing the work of Christ, and the corresponding account- ability ; and many other themes of a kindred character. That such an Ecumenical Conference would be a great blessing to tho Church and the world can hardly be questioned. It would tend to har- monize and unify the different Methodist organizations, to break down caste and local prejuilices, and to bind together in closest fellowships a people essentially one in doctrine, spirit and purpose. It would lead to such adjustments of the missionary work as to prevent friction and waste. It could not but be extremely suggestive in regard to modes and agencies for the mos^i successful performance of the Church's work of evangelization. It would, doubtless, give a great impulse to the cause of Temperance and of Sabbath observance, to Sunday-Schools, and to all the beneficent activities of the Church. The relation of Methodism, as a whole, to edu- cation, to civil government, to other Christian bodies, and to the Wf)rld- wide mission-work, would certainly come to be better understood. In a word, an increase of Christian intelligence, of conscious spiritual jiower, and of faith in the redemption of the race from the bondage and degrada- tion of vice and immorality, would without question be realized. A more earnest consecration, an intenser glow of enthusiasm, a more daring pur- Eose of evangelism, and, consequently, more powerful revivals, and larger eneficcnces in every department of Christian endeavor, would mark the future progress of the Church. Such an Ecumenical Conference of Meth- odists would, moreover, attract the attention of scholars, thinkers, and re- formers, and would lead to a discussion of the movement, and of tlie whole Methodist history, work and mission in every leading newspaper and periodical in Christendom. Methodism Jiaa everything to gain and nothing to lose by this discussion. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) I/. ^ 1.0 I.I 1.25 ■-IM 2.5 2.2 U 11 1.6 <^ W 0% /a O^ % ^ #^ 33 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. M580 (716) 873-4S03 'f // ^ f/. .4> » * i % • ♦ •• * « • . * f ' ' ' V . ". /. yl4 1)0 JOUUNALS OF TUB CENtOAL COSFEIIENCE, Such an Ecumenical fJonforenco ought, in our judgment, to include rc^jresentatives from tlie following organizations : United States : Methodist Episcopal Cliurch, Methodist Episcopal Church South, Methodist Protestant Church, Methodist Church, American Wesleyau Church, Free Methodist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Colored Methodist Episcopal Church of America, and the Evangelical Association. Dominion of Canada : The Methodist Church of Canada, Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada, Primitive Methodist Church, and British Aiethodist Episcopal Church. Great Britain : British Wesleyan Methodists, Irish Weslej'an Method- ists, Primitive Methodist Church, Methodist New Connexion, United Methodist Free Churches, the Bible Christian Church, and the Wesleyau He form Union. Other Countries : The French Wesleyan Methodists and the Australian Wesleyan Methodists. It would doubtless be wise to secure a special representation of tho Foreign Mission work of the different bodies taking part in the Con- ference. We respectfully suggest that the Conference be composed of clerical and lay members, in as nearly equal numbers as may be convenient, and that the basis of representaticm and the time and place of meeting be deter- mined by the joint action, through correspondence or otherwise, of tho several committees appointed by the different ecclesiastical bodies to be therein represented. It would seem to be desirable to have the members of the Conference selected by the highest executive authority available for that purpose, in the respective Methodist bodies, and that a sufficient jmmber of alter- nate delegates be provided. In conclusion, dear brethren, we submit this whole subject to your wise and godly judgment for such action as may appear to you promotive of the Redeemer's kingdom and the wider usefulness of that common Meth- odism which is so dear to all our hearts. in tlie bonds of a fraternal gospel, we are Truly yours, M. E. A. L. P. I. J. J. F, SiMraoy, II. Amks, (iiROROE, Barkows, donelson, _ . Baird, W. Marsha LT,, HARI.A. the Saviour tained in the end that the ol statistical ii' o f scliools, I)erin tendon t, tinue to uso S. Conven- oral Annual ?cided by a the Annual, to make all mmittod to indicate its therefoi-e, alieve that :ition. Discipline rid IGO, rc- ^h, etc., bo Your Committee, to whom was referred tlio sul ject of Tempe.- anco, beg leave to report, as follows : We have no need as a Church to define our position on the temperance question ; yet, we cannot but feel gratified with the fact that a healthy tone has been given to public sentiment in reference (o the nature and efiects of strong drink upon the community. Wo trust the day has arrived for the people of this Dominion to unitedly stand up against the encroachments and destructive influences of the liquor traffic. Wo are glad to know that the Government of the Dominion have placed an Act on the statutes known as the "Temperance Act of 1878." We urge upon our people to use every legitimate means for the establishment of said Act. That the question of prohibition is taking an ever-increasing hold upon the inhabitants of this country is beyond all doubt. No one who knows anything of the present currents and counter-currents of opinion that are struggling in Canada and elsewhere for the mastery, would ever so far conipromise his credit for forecast as to tioubt the fact, far less to deny it absolutely, among the soberest and mcst intelligent of our population. The principle of proliibi- tion hf 1 become a cardinal doctrine of their faith, just as the principle of total abstinence from the use of intoxicating drinks has become a carditial article of their practice. Yet there is plenty to do before the people, or a great majority of them, are converted to this view. We rejoice to believe, however, that at the present rate of progress we will undoubtedly secure the victory. Let us then work with a will, having faith in God and the righteousness of our cause. Your Committee would respectfully recommend all our people to identify themselves with all judicious means or measures that are or may be inaugurated to secure the prohibition of the trallic in strong drink by legal enactment. A. E. GUIFFITH. F. CHISHOLM. drman. 'etary. 13 m 98 JOURNALS OP THE GENERAL CONFEUEXCE, REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PASTORAL ADDRESS. Tlio Committeo on the Pastoral Address beg leave to report tliat the pressing duties in Committees and Conference sessions have prevented and will prevent the j)reparation of a fitting Pastoral Address during the present session. The Committee would therefore recommend the appointment of a committee of three, to be associated with the Bishop, who shall be instructed to prepare and publish in the Canada Christian Advocate a Pastoral Address, to be signed by the Bishop and Com- mittee in behalf of the General Conference. T!ie Committee to be nominated by J. Gardiner. Respectfully submitted, J. R. Jaques, Secretary, J. GARDINER, Chairman* M ' I. I REPORT CF THE CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY OF THE M E. CHURCH IN CANADA, AND OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT THEREOF. At tlie General Conference of 1874, held at Napanee, the Church Extension Society of the M. E. Church in Canada was organized. The work of the Society during the four years of its existence has not been extensive, yet sufficient has been done to show what might be accomplished under more thorough organization and with more vigorous effort. The Society and Board of Management have held regular meetings during the interval, and have reason to hope that their work has proved to some extent satisfactory. It is to be regretted that so few have become members of the Society on payment of one dollar, as provided by the constitution. Only fifteen have thus identified themselves with the Society, one of whom became a life member on payment of ten dollars. M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 99 The efforts of the Society in tlie securing of funds liave been chiefly confined to the collections taken up in the various Circuits, which have amounted during the past three yeais (no collections having been taken the first year) to the sum of $528.09 from the Conferences, as follows: Niagara, $207.94; Ontario, $194.11; Bay of Quinte, $102.04 ; subscriptions from members, $24.00. From the funds thus collected, relief has been granted to the following Churches : Lindsay, $75.00 ; Oil Springs, $28.00 ; Chatham, $100.00 ; Hamilton, $100.00 ; Renfrew, $100.00 ; and London, $75.00. Expenses for traveling, drafts and Secretary'.s book to the amount of $33.85 have been paid, leaving a balance of $16.24. As will be seen, the amounts contributed to the various Churches have been of necessity small ; still, the help so rendered has been sufficient to convince the Board that grand things may be done by the Society, with a united effort throughov the Church. Several applications for aid have been before the Board which did not receive sanction, in some cases because more needy appli- cants awaited relief, and the Board judged it unwise to divide the already small allowance made ; in other cases the applications had not passed the Annual Conference Boards and received their Banction. The Board confidently hope that this General Conference will adopt some more simple method of working the machinery of the Society, and also institute some plan by which a more general and more liberal support will be rendered the Society, believing that the time has come for our Church to enter, so fast as practicable, every city and town within our boundary, and this Society, when its claims are properly placed before the people, will be a mighty auxiliary in the accomplishment of the work. All of which is submitted. By order of the Board, A. CARMAN, J. S. WiLLiAMSor. President. Secretary, BEPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY OF THE CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY. In receiving the appointment of Corresponding Secretary of the Church Extension Society, I supposed the duties not defined by the Constitution or Discipline would be in some sense discre- tionary with the executive officer of the Society ; but the Board immediately assumed the entire management, and the President hiis directed all the affairs of the Society. ummt 100 JOUIINALS OF THE CIENERAL CONFEUENCE, II! i' . t Tho Boards of the Annual Conferences and the applicants h ivc been remiss in the form and time of their action, as prepara- tion for the Board of the Society to act in t/ieir behalf. Your Secretary found it impracticable to do more than heart- ily to commend and encourage this important service to the Church. The applications for aid and the votes granting aid have oiot passed through the hands of the Corresponding Secretary, but through the Board. I hope the Constitution may be so amended as to make the rules plain and practicable. JAMES GAKDINER, Cor, Sec^y, Church Ex. Soc. Bklleville, August 30, 1878. u REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON OBITUARIES. Your Committee find that the late Rev. James KIchavdson, D.D., Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church ia Canada, was born at what is now the city of Kingston, Province of Ontario, on the 29th day of January, 1791. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in August, 1818. JTe commenced his labors as jin itinerant on Yonge Street Circuit in 1824, and joined the Con- fin-ence in 1825. He was ordained Deacon, September 2, 1827, and Elder, August 22, 1830, He was ordained to the office of a Bishop in the Si. E. Church on the 22nd of August, 1858. Ho A. Campbell. ' W. Service. C. A. Simpson. r : ^ ^ — •ago G7, Part ; words : ini^uon of an sing a member M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. REPORT ON CENTENARY.. 103 QUES, Ihairmau. 3 to report : 1 of Camp. Your Committee on Centenary of Canadian Methodism beg leave to report, as follows : That having searched carefully the different histories of American Methodism, they find that the first Methodist Society organized in Canada was sometime in the year of our Lord 1778, which would make the present year of grace (1878) the centenary year of Canadian Methodism. Owing to the fact that tlie time at our disposal for properly bringing the celebration of Canadian Methodism before our people is so limited, your Committee would respectfully refer to the Conference the question whether or not steps should be taken for such celebration. Respectfully submitted, F. CnisHOLM, Secretary, T. WEBSTEK, Chairman. id are per- connection while we lized mora for imuic- ng among 'ig of the re, sustain REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LAW QUESTIONS. ELLcR. 'N. No. 1. Tlic Committee on Law Questions met in the basement of 'lie church, August 31st, 1878. On motion, 0. G. CoUamoic was appointed Chairman, and E. H. Pilcher, Secretary. Present, — 0. G. Collitmore, S. jMorrieon, J. H. Andrews, D. Wilson, E. H. Pilcher. T'le Committee then proceeded to the consideration of the 'arious (juestions submitted to them, and return the answers thereto appended. They were adopted, unlesfi otherwise noted. I m. 104 JOURNALS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE, Mi ■ ! i i! > I Ques. 1. Can a man under any circumstances claim member* ship in two Quarterly Conferences at one and the same time. Ans. He cannot, except in case of trustees of Church pro- perty who have not been released from their trusteeship. [This was referred back to the Committee.] 2. Is the pastor of a Circuit chairman ex-qfficio of all Circuit Committees not otherwise provided for by Discipline. Ana. lie is. 3. Can a member or preacher who has withdrawn to escape trial be I'eceived on probation without being held liable for the old charge 1 Ans. lie may be. [Laid on the table.] 4. Has an elder a right to administer the sacrament wltliout the use of the prayer for the consecration of the elements 1 Ans. He has no such right. 5. Is it competent, when a Conference committee have found an accused person guilty of a crime sufficient to exclude him from the kingdom of grace and glory, to inflict a penalty other than the Discipline provides ? Ans. If by ** other " is meant greater, — No. If by it is meant less than the extreme penalty, — Yes. G. After a minister in regular standing in Annual Conference has received an appointment from the Stationing Committee, can he be set aside and left without work during the remainder of the year, when no charges have been preferred against him 1 Ans. He cannot. G. Has a District Conference power or right to refuse to renew a local preacher's license, on the ground of mere absence from the meeting of the Conference, particularly when he has complied with the requirements of said Conference by correspond- ing with and informing it of his inability to be present ? Ans. They have the power provided by Discipline. [Laid on the table.] 8. What is the meaning of the question, Are there any com- plaints ? Ans. It refers to and embraces only cases of arbitration and non-payment of debts. [Not adopted.] 9. In case a claimant on the Superannuated Fund should loso liis wife by death, and ho should marry again, what effect would his second marriage have on his claim 1 Ans, It would have no effect on his claim. ;Iaim meinl>er* tnie time. f Church pro- eship, [This of all Circuit M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA, 105 10. Is it the prerogative of the General Conference to di 'pii\e a regular delegate, duly elected a member of the General Con- ference, of his right to vote and otherwise participate in the pi'oceodings of an entire sitting, because he is not present within the Conference chambers when the roll is called, provided that subsequent to tlie calling of the roll he is so present. Ans. They have no such right. [Not adopted.] wn to escape le for tlie old lent without ents 1 ! have found Je him from other than ' it is meant Conference mittee, can ider of the refuse to '0 absence n he has Jrrespond- No. 2. [Laid on any com- tion and ould loso ct would 1. Can a person bo received as a member of the M. E. Church in Canada while he is at the same time a member of another denomination 1 .. . . s Ans. Yes. ..^, 2. When a porso:i joins our Church on trial and filK up the time of probation stated in the Discipline, can he claim full membership in the event that the preacher in charge neglects to formally admit him ? Ans. He cannot. (See Dlsclpliae, p. 79.) 3. Is it the prerogative of the preacher in charge of a Circuit to decide the status of a person on trial, who has put in his full probation, without any reference to the class with which he has stood connected ] Ans. The question is so ambiguous that it is difficult to frame an answer; yet we answer. No. 4. When an expelled member of our Church appeals from the decision of the committee who tried him, stating informality as the ground of his appeal, has the Quarterly Conference so appealed to a right to refuse to entertain the appeal. An9, No. 5. A request being made by a benevolent society to an Annual Conference for one of its members to act in the capacity of an ngent, the Conference grants permission by resolution. Should tliis time be reckonpd as effective labor 1 Am, It should "ue so reckoned. 6 Can a probationer bo contiaueJ on trial for more than six months? , . Ana. Ife can. 14 ms 106 """"" " ™" — ^ c.ox..„,,,,, ji: :fi No. a 9 T •■ • No. 4. i'ls standing, >vishes to M. E. CIIUUCII IN CANADA. 107 to be guilty of "nd to enter a J case, what is ^liurcli <^ report fur- ^he questions ■nx back witJi ■^ife, and she Jaim on the > it is in the ' society, to who comes >r and the IS member- case; the ei'stood aa »* without ime speci- 'onferenco >isiJ( ra- > report another shes to connect himself with us, ought a preacher in charge receive him without bringing his case before the society 1 Ans. Yes. 2. If a superannuated minister should become a widower and marry again, would his second wife sustain the same relation to the Superannuated Fund that the first held ] Ans. No. 3. Is a probationer in an Annual Conference a member of the District Conference within the District where he laboi-s, and in case of alleged imqiorality by whom is the process of irial to commence, and before what tribunal must ho appear ] Ans. The District Conference. All of which is respectfully submitted, O. G. COLLAMORE, E. H. PiLCIIER, Secretary. Chairman. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Vour Commitice on Finance beg leave to report, as allows : NIAGARA CONFERENCE COLLECTIONS. NIAGARA DISTRICT. Hamilton ^3 87 Ancaster (Paid) 2 25 Barton " 2 00 Flamboro' 5 00 Beverly 6 10 Brant 4 50 Saltfleet (Paid) 2 00 Smithville 3 20 Cttuboro' (Paid) 1 00 Dunnville (Paid) fO 00 Pelham 2 50 St. Davids (Paid) 2 00 Welland " 2 00 Humberstoue " 2 00 Erie " 70 Brantford " 1 00 IngersoU ...(Paid) f3 00 Knibro ,.. 5 40 Mount Elgin ( Paid) 4 8 1 Norwich 57 Viinna (Paid) I 00 Malahide ** 2 05 Total ou District ?40 72 ERIE DISTIUCT. . Aylmcr (I'aid) $2 00 Oakland 5 81 !>|>nn« HoM, f»»* t»tr»(iftit» 4 57 Oakland. Blenheim 72 Sweaborg (Paid) 3 00 Total on District $44 1)3 V, li ^^ '"' I 108 •'OVRNALs OF THE GENEnir GENERAL COXPuiiENCfi, St. Marys ''°'''''''' ''"^^^^T- («^«^rich .;•••• 4 00 "'"'* (Paid I TO Chatham ^«^^«^M district. fvan ''^- • •"•'•"•"•'• '■'■'.'.'.' ^^'''^^ ^^ S? 1 fi^^ich vvallaoebiirir 1 00 RalMn,!, «i 112 •^»L'«.V.VLS OF TUB 02Vp„ N.Va..«r,.„f ^^^••''^'- KKVKM.T.S. •^""■i-y < .n'ct",';:"""" '■""-..■■■..:..■;.■.:■.■. '•■■■•■:.•:.•:;:.-,■)■:, e^ ■•'•••■.■•■•■■■.■.•.•.■;:; Ifii' '""■ --ssrtes--- ^. aooo -fe^Tl,i,: •-:.: i^ p .'.;; 8341 78 * ^'''^■""tago tt, bo paid ''"^ 30 Treasurer t„ ?' "'"""'^'J l,y „ „,„„ ''«en »)ai,i . .„ , ' '^."fen, and monies .•nf,.ni i . ^-^'^ot-'tions Jiavn ^- ^:;- Kkuii, •'• K. Mavktv. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REWS/ON, I rn, ^ •••No, 1. •.:;•• • ., / "e Connittteo on Tf pv • • ' ' ' ^*«*3^^^*.. ***^***w*«m^ , . M. K. CHURCH IN CANAnA. "'"ses of a an(J any 'i'"« (lofi KKH, iVJiTy. h the Wag and lliiH will 1)0 put buck on trial for Kix iiiontiiH. Ann. l\. VViion iiny siicli \H put back on trial lot a Huitalilo oxhortation 1>n Hubjoinod. Item II. Pago LM), Part I., ('Iiap. i., Sec. 1--Ii0t tho luHt sontonco on tho pago bo oxjmngod, viz : " And ovon in a doubtful case tho nionibor hIiouM bo put back on trial." Itoui III (a). Pago U:i, Part T., Chap, ii., Soc. 2, Quoh. 1 - Auh. 7 bo expungod, namoly : ** Jiot tho womon conBtantly Hing thoir parts alono ; lot no nuvn sing with thoni unloHH ho undcrHtand tho notoH, and mugs tho baus aa it ia conipoHod in tho tuno book." (h). Auh. II. Not roconnnondod to bo oxi)ung('d. ('riiiH wan not adopted, and tho anHwor waH oxpungod. | Item IV. Pago 25, Part I., Chaj). ii., Scc.3— QiicHtious 4 and T) with thoir anawors to bo oxpungod: " Quoa. 4. How often shall wo ])orniit those who are not of our Church to meet in claaa ] Ana. At ovory other mooting of the clasa, in every jjlace, let no atranger bo admitted ; at other timea they may, but tho aame person not above twice or thrice. Ques. f). How often shall we permit strangers to bo j)re8ent at our lovo foaata ? Ans. Ijct thom be admitted with tin; utmoat caution, and tho same person on no ac- count above twice or thrice unless he become a member." Item V. Page 1G7 — We recommend tho addition to Saragrapli, point a Sec. kept hy one ^*^ng and ^ — Ques. 3iiop may 'mended.J r- "Pro- itrary to tie An- iJs of the 3 and as change two or ^> Ans. foJJow- it will iary to Item VII. Page 82, Sec. 3, eighth lino from tho bottom — ■ Strike out the words, " except such as absent thomHelves from trial after sufticient notice given them" ; so that it will read : " ho shall be allowed an appeal to the next Quarterly Meeting Confer- ence, and the members present shall finally determine the case." Item VIII. Page 80 — Add to Sec. 1 the following words : " If any member in good standing in any orthodox (Jhurch shall desire to unite with us, such applicant may, by giving satisfactory answers to the foregoing intjuiries, be received at once into full fellowship." Item IX. Page 80, Ques. 2 — To stand as Ans. 1 : '* Let none be admitted on trial except they are well recommended by one you know, or until they have met twice or thrice in class." [This item was not adopted.] Report No. 8. Item I. Page 67, Chap, iii., Sec. 1, Ans. 5 — Proposition to substitute the Committee with whose consent the Bishop appoints the Presiding Elders for the Presiding Elders. Item II. Provided always that no district shall embrace more than from twelve to sixteen circuits or stations. The first item will then read : " According to the judgment of the Bishop, with the concurrence of the Committee with whose consent the Bishop appoints the Presiding Elders." The second item will read : " Provided always that no dis- trict shall embrace more than from twelve to sixteen circuits and Btations." [The first item was adopted, but the second was rejected.] Report No, 4. Item I. Page 38— Substitute the following as the order of business in the Quarterly Conference ; 1. Organization. 2. Devotional exerci.scs. 3. A{)point Secretary. 4. Approve of Sabbath-Suhool Superintendents. H i I I i >l no Journals or tuv , . ^•Ull the ro]l of members. i'i) Are there any reports ?- {a) From the pastor. (6) trom the trustees. (c) J^TOm committees — finance committee. yn Church records. , 7. What amountn?°"t^' '"^^ ^"'"^^"'•'^ ^•''a.ge this .yearT""'^ '^^^ ^^^ ^rtioned to ). raided by this (I) For pastor's .salary. (i; On salary. "^ "^^" a])|)]ied ? (2) BypubJiccoJIection. Api^/J!"^ °*'— "-ces. (2 On ChurcJ, records. " l»'l I"n,i beon „,„(-, "^ "'" I''«'Iing Elder, and tie B„i.„, '■>.■ Have' irGt:,;fs/"'i "^ "'""««» ' (2) For tJie itin^Tancv. (•V lH)r orders. '""iC""" " ■'™""- "-"«--'•«.■ -.aaec,,. f! M. E. cmiUClI IN CANADA. 117 «i«C'tI by tJ,i.. '<•»• t\n- r,/ 10 ^^J'ifico. :c('i'. r- Itein II. Page 70, Sec. 1, Ques. 1, Ans. 5 — Add tlio follow- ing : "and also to appoint committees, as follows: (1) On mia- sions ; (2) on estimating pastor's salary ; (3) on Church records ; (4) on parsonage and furniture ; (5) on Sabbath Schools." Item III. We recommend that the first question in the order of business in the Quarterly Conference? be expunged — namely : ** Arc there any complaints f [This itdu was laid on tlie table.] Item IV. Page 38, Chap, i., Sec. 4- -Add the following " Qucs. 2. What directions shall be given concerning District Conferences ] " A71S. In addition to the regular District meeting, there shall be held annually in each District a District Conference, com- posed of all the travelling and local preachei'S and two delegates from each circuit, mission or station throughout the District, said delegates to be elected by the Quarterly Conference. The Presid- ing Elder of each District shall fix the time and place for the fiist District Conference, after which he shall fix the time and the (Conference the place, and he shall preside over the deliberations. In his absence the Conference shall elect a travelling elder Presi- dent jrro tern. " Qu€8. 3. What shall be the duties of this District Confer- ence ? " Alls. 1. To take the general oversight of the affairs of the District. ** Ans. 2. To recommend suitable candidates for reception into the Anntial Conference, on trial in the itinerancy ; provided no person shall be recommended to the Annual Conference without receiving a recommendation from the Quarterly Conference of which he is a member. The above jirovision to ap[)ly only where no local preachei'S* conference is held. *' Ans. 3. To give special attention to Sabbath-School work, and to look after mission and church extension work in the District. " Ans. 4. To provide literary and other exercises during its own sittings." Item V. Page 3G, No. 7 — Add to the said section the fol- lowing, to wit : " Tlie time a man has had license to preacli in any orthodox denomination may be allowed." Item VJ. Page il!)- Add, " Will you grant your puKtor a certificate of general acceptability ? What is the value of your Church jnopeity 1" [Thes(! two questions arc transferred to Item r., No. 4.] I' 118 If i .i I ■1 •'0« KVALS OK TIIK ,;KNriur . -ml ('o>,f,„„^ ..""' < ""f.Monoo, ,.„d i„ t,,„ !,_;««. ««.k Com. J^«'n X. rage 67 To t^"* reco'mnon.Iod.J •^^^ li">s 18 not roe. S'-«I)h, Tis. •)^sn h!T •:'*'' A""- - t« Quos 1 TP f^eport No. a "Trustkes THEIR 7) , "^''^ch Board of T.\ '''''''' ^""^ ^^^^'"^NsimuTiEs , ^"« first IJonrd nf T . ' ^e apnointod j„, " °* Ai'iistoos for oni- ni ^'^^ < o'ltt'renco, hy I'K. M. I. Cinmiil IN rAKAt'A. ^'otfco.n of tj,„ r« without tJ.o »' of t},o Oe„. fondod.J onf«ironco,'» ir.». to n pan. « not i-oe. ^'•st para- ' roceivoj J^'owing rcmov*l fmm the vicinity of tlio Mocioly holding th« proiMirty, or in aim of ihono who wore nunnbora of tho Church nt tho titiio of appointniont hy couHing to bo iiuMiibora, or by ojoctinont from oitico ; iiovorthohiMH, no porHoii who in a TniHtoo hIwiII bo rjocttnl whih) ho in joint security f«)r money, unhjHH hucIi relief be given Liu) iiH iH demanded, or the creditor will accept. ** fn the ciwe of HoardH of TruHteos heretofore created, the exi.iling rule, aH folIowH, and iih provided for in the deodH of Hettle- nient, hIuiH Mtand, unleMH by Act of l^lrlia^UMlt the foregoing is allowed to apply, to-wit : Whenever any one or more TruHteeH, or successor or Huccessoi-H of a Trustee, sliall die or cease to Iw a Tnember of said Methodist Kpiscopal Church in (/anada, according to the rules and Discipline of the said Church, or on the circuit or utation within the bounds of which tho property for which he is a Trustee is located, or shall resign his tnisteeship in writing which has been accepted by the existing Hoard of Trustees, the vacant place or places of the Trustee or Triistees, so or or members of the Church, or so nmigning, may be lilled with a successor or successors, being a member or members of the Said Church, of the age of tw(!nty-one years." (The i*emainder of tho Hcction to stand us it is.)* Item II, Page fi.l of Dlsciplino— Add tho following as Ann, 14 to Ques. 1, as found on Pago 02: ** 14. To give special and vigorous attention to the ciiculation of tho (Jaiuida ChriHtian Ad- vocate, and the collection of all arrearages, and report at each Quarterly (^onfe:enco the number of subscribers, as well as suras due tho Advocate cilice. Item III. Page 102, Sec, S : No. 2 to lie expunged — The Committee recommead that this |)ar«grapU be not expunged. ifter to " nine ^'"•s of ' KplH. shall ^ the 30 of niav • , by hy Report No. 0. Tho following paper was referred to tlio Committee, to wit : That Ans. 3 of Sec. 2, Page 27 of the IJook of I)i8ci[)line bo re- ferred to tho Committee on Revision, with instructions to so amend the article that it shsiU recjuire two-thirds of the (Jeneral Confer^ once to constitute a <[uorum. After consideration, we recommend that tho answer be made to read us follows : " At all times when the (Jeneral Conference is met, it shall take two-thirds of the min- isterial members elected to make a (piorum for the transaction cf * Tho provision for rcRignatiouB WM a<1opte<1 on condition tliat it doit not cunilict with tite itatute. I'JO I "'0 cliai.fr,. K„' .. ' ''''''^^..,, ^^^-« ". men... '^'•■"•"■„,,. ,s„^„ ^_ j^^.^^ T "^^«T. ,5. Then. , , ^ ^ ^''"«'-"i tw- Mil "-. and ..„,, »«, •^tU.il 111/.,.. I Wlf'f)i »0i1I ;nj after Iht- iOC '<«.'«i t/i» ^r iiiiHl a, r *^^nt Mis. 's, tijreo of '«'-y; and '<^'"«i Con. ''« Pn>8i. cf Jo iir. S. 5; t<', a iieo- M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 121 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TEMPORAL ECONOMY. Report No. 1. Item T. Sec. 2, Pago 10 1, (iiHt paragmpli — Expiingo last Bcntonce. [Adoptod.] ' Item I[. Sec. 3, Page 101, hocouJ paragraph — Expunge the answer, and substitute the following : " The Annual Oonf(3ronce shall determine the salary required and tlie amount payable on each pastoral charge. The Quarterly Meeting Conference shall appoint one Steward, who shall secure the payment (piarterly, [Not adopted.] Item III. Sec. 4, Pago 101, second line of cpiostion — Cliuiigo tbo word " stipend " to " salary." [Adopted.] Item IV. Expunge the answer and substitute tlie following : " The Stewards iihall provide for the collections and disburaemonts of the allowance to ministers, and meet at the call of the pastor, and take care that all the sums reipiired on the pastoral charg(5 shall bo secured in each congregation (juarterly, and report to tho Quarterly Meeting Conference." [This item was lost.] Item v. That a Finance Committee shall be appointed in eacli congregation, consisting of tho Stewards therein and otherH, who shall secure tho amount for pastor's salary, and report by payment monthly to the pastor, and (puirterly a full account of the receipts and by whom contributed, to the Stewarda, [Thi« item was lost.] Item VI. The Stewards, at the? cull of the pa.stor, shall ap- portion the amount required from each congregation, and instruct the Finance (committee to collect it. [This item was lost.] Item VII. Tho minimum amount for the salary of a married man shall be seven hundred dollars. The minimum amotmt for a Bingle man a member of the Conference shall be three hundred and fifty dollars. The minimxim for a probationer, two hundred and fifty dollars, subject to tho approval of tho Quarterly Meeting Conference. [This item was lost.] Joseph Youno, Secretary. J. GAllDINKR, Chairman. 10 11 1 i ■ i r 1 i-i f 1 1; . i 1 122 '""•*" *' "■' "-«"t COK«„«,o., Report No. a !'ouni'°o;e"i:„VZf'„f^»"''' C""^^"" shall »„„„„, ,,^, .„ ,, ""title to a cT.im of SW*? ^°''"' <"r«tive 1,C.^« ";'■"" f".'- /'" !«.«; of •• to "'ia'olX- • '™"' "'- -«"".go word, -Vom to .. fSj;«» ' O^. "'»" ns to ' ^nniuiUy^ fifth col. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LAY DELEGATION, '' Fund lie. FunJ, to be 'iFo Ihc ^l^isihoi* anb ^tmbcra of Jht <5fnerrtl (STonff renre : Tho (Joimiiittco on Lay Delogiitlou roHjKiclfiilljr i>roBont the following report : licxolved, I. Tluit I^ay Doh^gntci bo A(1nult(Ml to momljor- Bliip in tho (ionoral Oonferenco. Ih'soIwaI, II. That all previous higiHlation \\\ion tho qiKmtion of lay roprcBontation in tho (jloiioral Conforonce Imj, and m heifhy dcclunid to bo, roj)oalod, Jiesolocd, III. That tho following amomlmoniii !x) rnado to Si ction II, pago 20, in our liook of DiHciplino, in answer to tho •picHtion, " Who shall coraposo tho Oonoral (Jonferonce, and what uro tho rogulations and powera belonging to it 1 " 1. Tho General Conference shall bo composed of an «;(jual number of Ministerial and Lay Delegates. Tho Ministerial Dele- gates shall consist of one member for ovory four members of each Annual Conference, to bo appointed by seniority or choice at tho discretion of such Annual Conforenco, yet so that such representa- tive shall have travelled at least fotir yeare from the time; that they wore received on trial by an Annual Conference, and are in full connection at the time of holding tho Conference, and have been ordained to the olfico of Elders. 2. The Lay Delegates shall bo chosen by an Electoral Confrr- (Mice of laymen, which shall assemble for that purpose on tho fourth day of tho session of the Annual Conference, at the place of its mooting, at its session immediately preceding tho General Conference. 3. The Electoral Conference shall be composed of one layman fi'om each Circuit, Station, or Mission within tho bounds of tho Annual Conference; and on assembling, the Electoral Conference shall organize by electing a chairman and secretary of their own number, such layman to bo chosen by tho last Quarterly Conforenco preceding tho time of tho assembling of such Electoral Conference ; /'rovidcil, that no layman shall be chosen a Delegate either to tho Electoral Conf<5renco, or to tho General Conforonce, who shall bo uiidcr twenty-five years of age ; or, who shall not have been a 124 """"'*" 0, „,. „,„„,, ^^^^^^^^^^^ fl I I It i mcmbor of the Church in r. » ^-eara prcooding the efX>" ~"'"""«''» f" three oonsectivo ». vt Ji:,;£tl1 b'^/"^ ''*8'"«» .W, .it, aoHhe^te, The pastor of each r- •. . """' "P»» «>« «b«ve services on tlio * ** *^6 announcempnf oi,„ii u ^^S"^any on taking the tote r ^''^"^^"^ SabbathT wte" ,' "^«^^at both ine oecretariea nf +i ~— — — — _ — ______^ "' the order™ jLir i W™ "'"' l!<«orvea to th. f TS""' » Mrti«e,l cony 'l'«t a roll of °LmS'S°°' " '■""' »'2r the e,S„<''»'™l Conferene^^ °"' drirf ''^°""' "" " '"'^"""''» ---'•*" II. B. CHURCH IN CANABA. 125 consecutive V's delibemte, I method fop *he above kail call a Miere there |6la at some ice of hold, leeting due ' pulpit at ^or taking gularly on if^e at both eeting fo^ appointed lire to be jations as uli age of 'rch, shall thout de. tentative ^ing, and mst the J^^i have i* under lembers of the voting der, as 'everal under e and ;ee to ity of enccs copy ence, e, so ftho 'line the votes are for the above measure, it shall bo the law of the Church, and shall be so declared by the Bishop, by j)ublic notice in the columns of the G. C. Advocate. All of which is respectfully submitted, • W. D. HuuiisoN, J. R. Jaques, A. E. Griffith, Geo. Abbs, II. Williams. S. G. Stone, Secretary, Committee Rooms, Belleville, ) August 30, 1878. j REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY. Report No. 1, The Committee on Episcopacy havo great pleasure in report- ing that, after careful examination, they find the Bisliop blameless in life and character. Report No. 2. Item I. That we approve the administration of the Bibhop during the nearly four years of his superintendency of the Church. Item II. That the salary of the Bi.shop be twelve hundred dollars per annum. Item III. That the Bishop be allowed one hundred and fifty dollars per annum " travelling expenses. Item IV. That the above amount of $1300 be divided to the Annual Conferences for collection and payment, as follows : Nia- gara Conference, $500 ; and Ontario and Bay Quinte each $ 125. ■j' 12a JOUUNALS OP THE OEVir,,*, , .-".» on the Bis.,„p7o':,tl'™::& "!'.'' "-^ P, ^ '• *"« would 1-ontorenco, and through thn n««f" --i'"v;umjy to siiffijoHt to H.. ^'-^Itl, tnuo and convenioncos mir^^gg;:,'^^''^^^!-' visitations, a^ InbehalfoftlioComnutteo, TiroMAs WjcnsTicu Jo"N N. Elliott.' During the last four VP1 ..a n n, "l.|u« ated. ■. '^^ D-, lave boon well reooivil andlS t' -llio ministers of o„r ri,„.„i . , K ?.'sr r«ir« »-«y tS' t ;™ t:»/~' .'--otien, „,„, ;&-r-^^^^^^^^ been „„ i„_. The Sabbat), Sc,roorw"l''r'' "V"'' ^'"■«'' i'> .e lanj "" "Xirt,''" T-i'-^-w period T"; ",f-'-^'"" '"p'"vo- t'u- in. Id. Pi-ovo- incing 'e in- no/y, ooj.s, iiiid lulliorftnts aro numerically so strong as ours, situatoil as Lhc^y aro amid Hurroundings so holpful to prosixirity. Our educational institutions, wliich have been formerly noted, are still prosperous, under the Presidency and care of liev. J. R, Ja(iues, D.D., Ph.D., successor of Rev. A. (!arman, M.A., D.D., appointed to the position sinco the last meeting of this (Gen- eral Conference. In addition, another institution of learning has been ])ro- J(!cted, the buildings of which aro now in the course of erection. Wo refer to Alma v'ollogo, situated at St. Thomas, Ontario. Twenty thousand dollars have boon subscribed, and tho agcnits now in the field canvassing for further amounts are receiving v.i\- cpuraging assistance. We bespeak for this noble projwing lelecfc ;d to sion I in iinif \Kiy III. It is needless to say that blots, erasures, interlineations, abbreviations or hasty penmanship can only be discreditable to a Conference when the Journal is under the inspection of the Com- mittee on Itinerancy. "Your Committee discovered in examining the Journals of the Conferences the following cases of reference and appeal to this General Conference, viz. : Journals of Niagara Conference for year 1876, 2d Session, page 409 : ** The Rev. J. Gardiner gave notice that he will appeal to the General Conference on the resolution of the former session on the manner of the election of the Advisory Committee, as illegal : "An objection to the motion was stated challenging the right to elect by anything less ihan a major vote. I therefore apical from the action and ask the General Conference to declare whether it is constitutional to elect for any purpose without a majority of those voting. " Signed, James Gardineh. <' April 19th, 187G." In the Journals of Niagara Conference for the year 1878, 7th Session, page 4o9; is the followii ^' record : " George II. Backhouse recommended by the Erie District Local Preachers' Conference for election to Deacon's orders. — Elected." The following objection was made to the above by J. Gar- diner : " I refer the reference of this election to the General Con- ference as opposed to the rules regarding time and regular license. "Signed, J. Gardiner." In the Journals of the Bay Quinte Conference for 1 2th Session, 1876, is the following record : " The Rev. J. D. Bell appealed against the ruling of the Bishop in the case of J. Brill, as follows : " I appeal against the ruling that an indefinite suspension for immorality expires with the year." All of which is respectfully submitted, E. LoUNeBURY, Chairman, J. H. Andrews, A. Campbell, W. H. Graham. S. Card, Sccrp.tarif. Belleville, Aug. Slst, 1878. s i^ PART III. FRATERNAL LETTERS. Jfrom the .^cthobist Episcopal Church to the (Seucnil Coufercuirc oi the 4Vtcthol)i0t (Epi0copal Churrh iit Canaba. Dear Fathers and Brethren : It is exceedingly gratifying to us to hear of your prosperity, and to be assured of your Christian love. Bishop Carman and Rev. E. Lounsbury addressed our General Conference in words befitting the occasion, and were received as messengers of the Church of God, and as brethren of our own household. It would be naturtil for us to feel very kindly towards you, who are bone of our bone and flesh of our flesh. The introduction of laymen into our General Conference pro- duced no friction, but has drawn ministers and laymen together nearer than ever. We feel it to be our duty, as rapidly as possi- ble, to extend our missions to the i;ttermost parts of the earth. This is the first great work of the Church. Education, secular and religious, still commands our attention and resources. Our Sunday Schools are prosperous beyond any former experiences. Our work in the West and South is increasing in strength. Humbly relying on the Almighty for help, we are going forth in tlie hope of doing our part in bringing the world to Christ. A most gratifying spirit of fraternity is springing up all all over our land. Methodists are coming nearer together, and for this we bless God, if even nothing comes from it but an increa.se of brotherly love. We hold ourselves ready to exert all our in- fluence in the interests of peace, good will, and, as far as possible, union. 4 I3v ^^^^ERAL CONFERENCE, a ui ijoa lest upon you ! n ^V/LLiAM L. Harris Nk-v Yo„„, m.,j, 10, 18-8. ^f<( M'Uioiht fflliiircit of Of 'ions of ihese breth;;''""' '" y""' klter and in ^^; ° "'""■- extensive field of lab„? .^iT./°" ,"'^' """ ""> *o„ld divid, „ S"cli a dutv sn n.o ..^'^®^ Son and Holy St)ir,> I *^ S^^® -J a^ „;;^ 1° --f-', «- .0 have feie t;'e¥e^-: ^S Jl. E. CHURCH IN CANABA. 137 s> and iijforni you / pARRis^ ^'resident. ation, the ^e assur- amunica- o clearjj iperity of J'We our istration a Gen. ase our ve give ?«dered t^ognize 'JiurcJi t upon i'l tlio as in ' and ^ our Lord wiJl ' h\- lieni all ilso ant me ; and the glory which thou gavest me I have given them, that they may be one, even as we are one. I in them, and they in me, that they may be made perfect in me, and that the world may know that thou has sent me. and hast loved them as thou hast loved me." With such a oneness it were little to say that Ephra- im would not envy Judah, nor Judah vex Ephraim ; for in the flowing tide of divine attestation and unction, which such a condi- tion would secure, there would be other and more desirable sub- jects for our thoughts and feelings. We are fain to believe that no great difficulty can be in the way of effecting more closely and fully than ever the unity for which our Lord prayed with those who, like your Church and ours, there exist so many things in common, and especially in the felt duty and privilege of offering to all whom our ministry can leach a free, full and present salvation, through faith alone in the one only and all-sufticient sacrifice of the Son of God. Praying that we all might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding we remain your brethren in the kingdom and patience of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Signed by order and on behalf of the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Canada, Toi'onto, Ontario, this first day of October, 1874. E. RYEKSON, President. Duncan D. Cuurie, Secretary. ADDRESS TO THE MARQUIS OF LORNE. ^0 1)10 ^xfcllcncji the llight l)onor blc ^ir John Douglas <§ttthcrhtnb CTampbeU, 11. ociaIJy of Excellency I'f consort er of our noblest ^ty itself, and the thereof, glorious gi'acious "8 in the lessenger Jr noble J a true 'e grate- 's and a '' tender ^d more 'inually all au- -e, (hat itening srsonal nt, the 'j and IS. rJy in lev of , ever stitu- with stian tding less, lem- ying lu'et We I to every ordinance of man, fur the Lord's sake, whether it bo nnto kings, as supreme, or unto governors, a? those that are sent by them for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of them that do well. To further these ends, also so indispensable to good order and public peace and prosperity, we build our colleges, es- tablish .our missions, and [)orpetuate the ministry of the Word, always maintaining that they who preach the Gos[)el shall live of the Oospol. In such a spirit will the temporal and spiritual wel- fare of your Excellency ever bo remembered in our approaches to the throne of the heavenly grace, that your life and health and the life and health of your wife, the noble Marchionesa, be always precious in the sight of God, and that you be guided and strength- (sned from above to a peaceful and eminently successful administra- tion of the government of the Dominion of Canada.) Signed in behalf of the General Cjnforence, F. B. Stuatton, Secretary, Bellevim.k, Sept. 5, 1878. A. CARMAN, J'resident. ' '] «b Ad GENERAL INDEX. Addrbsseh — Oommitteo on, 12 ; J. H. Hilts and J, llcynolilB added to Comniittco on, 36 ; Koporta of Committoo on, received and read, 30, 31, 33, 43, 44 ; Special Committee on, 49 ; Bishop Carman's, to Coneral Confer- ence, read, 18, 53 ; From Coneral Conference to Karl Dufferin, TTt ; To the Marquis of Lome, 137, 138, 139 ; From the Methodist Episcopal Church, read, 18, 135 ; To the Metlr xlist Episcopal Church, 77 ; From the Methodist Church of Canada, read, 28 ; Referred, 29, 130 ; To the Methodist Church of Canada, 78 ; To the Primitive Methodist Confer- ence in Canada, 79 ; To the Bible Christian Church in Canada, 81 ; 1 o the B. M. E. Church, 81. •'Advocate, 0. C."— Motion in reference to the enlargement of, 42. Albert Colleoe — Report of Treasurer read and referred, IG ; Paper relating to, 71. Alma Colleqe— Charter of, referred, 13 ; Papers relating to, submitted by the Bishop, 69, 71. Annual Conferences— Delegates from, 6, 7 ; Journals to be cited, 16. Appeals— By Rev, J. D. Bell, 26, 27 ; Rev. J. Gardiner, 27. Argue, Rev. T.— Appointed Journal Secretary, 7. Blair, B.A., Rev. W.— Appointed Correspondent to "C. C. Advocate," 8. Board of Missionary Society — Number of members determined, 45 ; Officers and members ap- pointed, 45. Book Committee— Report of, read and referred, 15, 83 ; Appointment of, for next quad- rennium, 48 ; Recommendation to, 42. Book of Discipline— By whom to be edited, 48. 142 JOURNALS OF THE UENEaAL CONFERENCE, Book Aoent — Report of, read and referred, 13 ; Report mislaid by Committee, 8G. Book Room- To be incorporated, 101, Boundaries— Committee on, 11 ; Report read, 26 ; Considered, 51. Brown, Rev. W.— Elected Delegate to the Methodist Church of Canada, 31. Camp Meetings- Committee on, 12 ; Report read and adopted, 44, 102. Centenary of Canadian Methodism— Committee on, 12 ; Report of, read, 18 ; Resolution constituting Com- mittees for the Annual Conferences, 49 ; Considered, 48, 49, 103. CuisHOLM, Rev. F. — Elected Delegate to B. M. E. Church, 43. Church Extension — Committee on, 11 ; Report of Society read and referred, 15, 98 ; Per- sons added to Committee, 18 ; Report of Corresponding Secretary read, 16 ; Report of, 99 ; Report of Committee read and adopted, 20 ; Report No. 2, read, 43. Conference, General — Officers of, 3 ; Opening of, 5 ; Next, where to be held, 47. Correspondence — Committee on, 12 ; Report of, read and considered, 30, 31 ; Persons added to Committee, 33, 36 ; Reports of, read and considered, 41, 43, 44, 77. Course of Study — Report of Committee on, adopte^l, 72, 73. Couch, Rev. D.— Introduced, 8. Corner Stones of Churches— R«solution adopted in reference thereto, 25. Divine Service— Committee on, 7 ; Special report of, 26. Ecumenical Methodist Conference— Committee on, 12 ; Communication on, read and referred, 13 ; Report of Committee read and adopted, 33, 86 ; Letter in referenc3 to, from Rev. A. C. George, D.D., 87 ; Address from the Bishops of the M. E. Church, 89-90. Education— Committee on, 12 ; Dr. J'aques added to Committee, 14 ; Documents referred by the Bishop, 14, 69, 71 ; Report No. 1 read, 15 ; Report No. 2 read, 35 ; Paper irom Bishop Carman referred, 36 ; Report No. 3 read and considered, 42, 01-95. mi Ent Krij EpiI Evl fJ M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 143 |tcc, 8G. ^f^ Entkrtainmbnt — Invitation to by the ladioa of tho M. E. Church, 34. Epihoopal Vi.sitation— KoBolution relating thereto, 35. Epist'oPAcr— Committee on, 11 ; Report read and adopted, 19; Report No. 2 road and considered, 30 ; Minority report read and considered, 38, li'5-12G. Evasoemsts— Committee on, 12 ; Report of, 31 ; Read and adopted, 51, 101. Finance — Committee on, 12 ; Report read and considered, 40, 45 ; Instruction to Treasurer of, 4G ; Report, 107-112. Fraternal Delegates— Committee for introduction, 8 ; Time fixed for receiving Delegate from M. £. Church, 13 ; Introduction of, 17 ; Time fixed for introduction of, from Methodist Church of Canada, 22 ; Delegates from, introduced, 28 ; Resolutions, referring thereto, 29 ; Election of, to Methodist Church of Canada, 31. Cardiner, H. F. — Communication from, 20. Gray, Rev. James— Introduced and addressed the Conference, 28. Haven, Bishop— Introduced, and addressed the Conference, 21 ; resolution presented to, 21. HuGHSON, Rev. W. D. — Elected Delegate to Bible Christian Conference, 43. Hymnal, New — To be adopted — Report of Committee on Publishing Interest", Item v., 85. Incorporations — Committee on, 12 ; Report of, read, 19 ; read and adopted, 35, 101 ; Committee to give effect to recommendations. Item IV., report, 101 ; Matter referred, 17, 50. Itinerancy— Committee on, 11; Report read, 19; Considered, 26, 27; Report, 131-133. Jaques, D.D., Ph.D., Rev.— Elected Delegate to the Methodist Church of Canada, 31. Lane, M.A., Rev. Bidwell— Elected Delegate to the Methodist Episcopal Church, 43. Lay Delegation — Committee on, 11 ; Report of, read, 20 ; Considered, 46 ; Report, 123. 144 JOURNALS OF TUE GENERAL CONFERENCE. Law Questions — Committee on, 12 ; Reports of, read and considered, 22, 23, 24 ; No. 2 read, 26 ; No. 3 read and adopted, 35 ; No. 4 read and adopted, 42 ; No. 2 read and adopted, 51 ; Reports, 103-107. Memorials — Committee on, 14 ; from P. Sulzer and G. R. Smith lead and referred, 14 ; also from J. 0. Snider, 26 ; Report read and adopted, 33 ; Second report, 40 ; Reportn, 129. Methodist Union— Report of Committee on, read and adopted, 42, 1.30. MissioNAP.Y Secretary — Report of, read, 18. Missionary Interests— Committee on, 11 ; Charter of Society referred, 13; Report read and considered, 35 ; Constitution of socie:;y amended, 45 ; officers and mem- bers of Board elected, 45 ; Report No, 1 considered, 48 ; Report No. 2 considered, 48 ; R. B. Denike added to Committee on, 18 ; Report, 128. Missionary Society, Women's— Memorial from, read and referred, 18 ; Society recognized and made an auxiliary of the Parent Society, 128. McLean, Rev, J. — Letter from, read, 18, Obituaries — Committee on, 12 ; Repoit received, 16 ; read and adopted, 20 ; No. 2, 44 ; Report of. 100. Order, Rules of, 9. Pastoral Address— Committee on, 28 ; Report of Committee and action thereon, 31, 98. Publishing Interests-- Committee on, 12 ; Persons added to the Committee, 14 ; Report read, 20 , Report No, 2 read and considered, 33-34 ; Report No. 3 read and considered, 34 ; N'T, 4 read and considered, 41-42 ; Report of, 85. Papers Referred— To Committee on Law Questions, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 25, 27, 29, 35 ; To Committee on Revision, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 28, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 43. Palmer, Dr. W. J, — Communication from, 10. Pilcher, D.D,, Rev. E. H,— Elected Delegate to the Primitive Methodist Conference, 43; associ- ated with Rev. B, Lane to M, E, Church, 51. Quarterly Meetings — Resolution in reference to notices ot, 51 • Re Qf III .S^ 8- S' >i (' M. E. CHURCH IN CANADA. 145 24 ; No. 2 opted, 42 ; d referred, iHj 3 ; Second read and and mem- eport No. Report, tnd made ) ; No. 2, n, 98. ort read, •ead and 85. 29, 35 ; 32, 34, Q' > 1 as8ooi> Rkvision — Committee on, 11 ; Report of, 16, 20, 24, .S5 ; Persons added to Com- mittee, 36 ; First report considered, 37 ; No. 5, read, 41-44 ; No. 6 read and adopted, 49 ; Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 considered, 50 ; Reports, 112- 120. Resolutions— Relating to General Conference Delegates, 40 ; in reference to the ap- pointment of persons to preach and deliver addresses at next General Conference, 52. Sabbath Schools — Committee on, 12 ; Report read and adopted, 43 ; Resolution relating to the holding of a S. S. Parliament adopted, 49; Committee's report, 96. Sabbath School Union — Report of, referred, 35, 95, State of the Church— Committee on, 12 ; Report read and adopted, 43 ; Report, 126, 127. Stone, D.D., Rev. S. G. - Elected Editor of the " C. C. Advocate" and Book Agent, 4,3. Stuatton, Rev. F. B.— Elected Secretary, 7. Temporal Economy— Committee on, 11 ; Communication from Bishop referred to, 28; Re- port of, read, 33 ; Report considered, 46, 47 ; Reports, 121, 122. Temperance — Co'nraittee on, 12 ; Report read, 26, 41 ; Report, 97. Toi)i>, D.D, Rev. J.— Introduced, 8 ; Credentials read, 16 ; Addressed the Conference, 16, 23 ; Resolution in reference to, 23. Williamson, Rev. J. S. — Api)oiiited Assistant Secretary, 7 ; Elected Corresponding Secretary of Church Extension Society, 48. Williams, Rev. W.— Delegite from the Methodist Church of Canada, introduced and ad- dressed the Conference, 28 ; Resolution relating to, 29. WooDKUKK, Rev. G. W.— Communication from, read and referred, 18. Votes of Thanks— To F. B. Stratt(m, B. Lane, M.A., Bishop Carman. Dr. Pilcher, our hosts in Belleville, and to railway companies.