IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I 1.25 12.2 £ Hi 12.0 IS. 1.4 1.6 V] ^ /a ^ & e. ^ cr] c-J ? K'^S % /A CM o\ %■ U/%. Photographic Sdences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14580 (716) 872-4503 V \>^ iP #■ ^X % V O^ ^ <- i%<^ ^<^^.^ IP- l^.r CIHM/ICMH Microfiche Series. CIHM/ICMH Collection de microfiches. Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions / Institut canadien de microreproductions historiques ^ (F^^OlM^ Technical and Cibliographic Notes/Notes techniques et bibliographiques The Institute has attempted to obtain the best original copy available for filming. Features of this copy which may be bibliographicallv unique, which may alter any of theautiful and creditable little edifice. The concert in the evening opened with the Lennoxville Chorus by a quartette of gentlemen. In the course of the entertainment, the Rev, Mr. King was presented with a pair of slippers by the English boys of Durham, as a mark of their gratitude for his solicitous care of their welfare. May 24th, 1874. To THK Rev. E. A. W, King, M. A., We, the young people of this part of the mission, take this oppor- tunity of expressing the very high appreciation which we entertain towards you as our clergyman, and we desire you to accept this small offering as a token of our gratitude and esteem. We feel that words or anything else but very iiiadequitely express even a measure of the regard and sympathy which you have ever merited from us, or even which we wish now to convey to you, but we hope that the accompanying tribute may show in what direc- tion the current of our affection runs. It will not be necessary for us to assure you that you will always have our most earnest prayers that God may bless you both person- ally and also in your labours amongst us. Believe us ever to be Your affectionate Parishioners. '* Presentation to the Retiring Incumbent at Durham. On Sunday last at St. James' Church, South Durham, took place the interesting ceremony of inducting the New Incumbent, the Rev. G. T. Harding, lately appointed in the room of the Rev. E. A. W. King, M.A. We are glad to learn that a very affectionate address accompan- ied by ^ purse, haii been presented to the retiring incumbent, by each church in the mission, as a token of the high estimation in which he =he duties of his sacred office. Besides these nuWi. '^""^"^""^ several other gifts of a private nature w e ' „ L' est aXT'l"' handsome one from a m<.mh,.r rr ,u r '"""'=' ''P«'a'iy a very Congregation. "' ""' ■'''""™' School House To 1 he following were two of the addressee ddiv,.r^H ,t i,- on the evening before ho left he parish !!" ' '""^"•""" K,«g; ""a,.™""" '"'""" Congregation, to the Rev. E. A. W. Reverend and Dear Sir, J"'>'' ^^75- summation in the reward which awai s Ihl k ''"^^^'^ '^^ ^°"- of their hire w« ^fl r ^ laborers who are worthy not as strangers one to another, hut as fellot::,; L'^o^f t^: slt'- guideyon.andthat-aln;^" L"!'::; :"' "'' "^ " '" life, our hearts m^y surely there Lt^ l '"""=" °' '"' "°"'" be found » Vh„. , J '^ "'^'^^ "''"* "■»« J ^V' only are to spilal welfare "^ ''^^'"^ "* "" ^""^ f"*"-' '-P-' -d We are, Reverend and Dear Sir, your sincere and affectionate Well- Wishers in the Lord. f-denying Jcharging ressions, y a very House ;siden ce A. W. ' 1875. I'rinity, u have for the zeal in entire ;s con- i^orthy purse ccn of you taken ends, ints." jeed" fit to ortal re to and To the Rev, Krnest A. W. King, M.A., and heretofore incumbent of the mission of the Township of Durham. Rev. and Dear Sir. We, the congregation of Saint Paul's Church, L'Avenir. have learned with regret that you have, no doubt afier due deliberation decided to sever your connection with us as our Pastor. The arduous duties which devolved on you in the discharge of your sacred office for a period exceeding four years, together with the management of secular affairs relative to the completion and repair of the church edifices over which you were placed, have doubtless at times been very pressing upon you, but they were, nevertheless, discharged in a manner profitable and satisfactory to all, and they will henceforth be remembered with a degree of satisfaction and gratitude which words fail to express. Please to except this small purse as a token of our feelings and of our appreciation of your ministrations among us, as our much beloved and ever respected Minister, and in whatever place you may hereafter in the Providence of Almighty God be sent to labor, may His constant care and His protecting hand be always with you, and ''when our earthly house of this tabernacle shall be dissolved " may we all meet in the Paradise of the blessed dead is the suicere wish and the earnest hope of this congregation. Ch u rch wa rden s . SAMUEL PLOYART. JOHN MILLS. G. ATKINSON, Lay Delegate, for and on behalf of the Congregation of the church of St. Paul J'Avenir, this July 25th 1875. The adddress from St. James' Church, South Durham, was delayed in its presentation, being delivered with a purse to the Rev. E. A. W. King at the station prior to his departure, and can- not be here quoted, but it was similar in character to the others. The Reverend gentleman made suitable replies to all the addresses and took an affectionate leave of his people. ord. othrr nar!.shr8 aiul Diocesrs. My Dear Kin(;. Fredericton, Oct. 10, 1877. would come to this Diocese I J! . 7 I >'"" '^ '"'" but r know you wo Z tell he e : d ;i. ^°" "-"^'^'^ both ,he country and the people " ' ''"" ™"''' '"'^ p™u^.tfn::rsoL\:;crScir '-' -'■ - -' and atre: Relt* ^ " '' "" ^^ ^■•" '"^'^ "-"^ f^™ «'• Mn, P.ale: S.t Sr^e rcr"^^-- ^."' ">- -^ -^er speak to the Bishop ' P''"'" "'"^ ""' '^"^ I «"' -^.Jit: e:^rp- i:i'Lrrcas?:fa"'"^ '^'^- hope, however, you wiU prefer I maritime fie.dofLborT now ,„ the »,dst of the Aututnu, a long and fine on" ' "' Hoping to hear from you soon, Yours sincerely, J- F. CARR. u*f.s in o, 1S77. Quebec II if you situated uld like ed your I spoke in the id will o if he . John, : Other I will alking cy. ^e are I Lrtfrr received v^Jnii TnivrUlinj M}n*ohlcy's place, in Montreal. How would yoil like the rectory of Dunham ? J am sure you would be just the man for the place, and you would receive a hearty welcome from many. I am sure you would be happy there. There is a strong Church party who always unite to support the clergyman ; and what is better still, there is a good prospect for a great increase. The parish only needs to be worked, as you well kno'.'- liow, in order to have a congregation of from yo to 400 every Sunday. The .salary is $800, with a rectory and glebe, a part of which is the income of an endowment. I know of no place where a working man would receive a better return for his labor, not in money, but in Church growth. Will yju think the matter over seriously? Rev. E. a. W. Kino, M. A., Magog. I am, yours as ever, ALBERT STEVENS. • Dunham, (Juk., Nov. r4th, 1877. My Dear Mr. King. At a Vestry Meeting, I proposed that our wardens should write and ask you if you would come to us in Mr. Henderson's place ; but 1 was told that you had accepted an appointment. Should you mind telling -ne if it is so, or if you would care to come, as the men proposed may yet fail. Mr. H. continues to take Sunday work till Dec. ist. I shall always retain a pleasant memory of your hospitality to us as we passed through your lovely mission. With kindest wishes, I am, yours sincerely, T. H. G. WATSON. DU.NMAM, (JUF.IIEC, NoV. 2C. iS??. ^'Y Dear ^\u. Kino. ^ Thank you for your kind letter, and thank you for the kind invasion, which my brolhur thinks is for me (the brother in Holy Orders.) ^ We are sorry to lose all chance of getting you here, but we quae agree with you thac it would not be right to leave a charge in which you are but newly settled. I will remember to turn my wishes into prayers for you. May I ask for your prayers for my ./////v n'co?rrr, if it is God's wi/i. We all unite in best wishes for you in your work. Sincerely yours, T. H. O. VVATSUN. Riviere du Loup, Sept. icth, 1879. To THE Rev. E. A. W. King. Rev. Sir.— We feel that we cannot let this opport-.mty pass without thanking yoi; very cordially for the interest you ]■ .ve shewn in our welfare during the time you have been in our midst. Your duties as our pastor during the past two years have been arduous ones, as we know full well. Theiefore we have had your interest in our behalf more particularly brought before us. We feel great pleasure in thanking you at the close of your official labors amongst us, and trust that in the future you will sometimes think of us and pray for our future welfare. We pray to God that he will give you health and strength to carry out your duties in your new home, and give you every comfort in this life, and a crown of glorv in the life to come, is the sincere wish of your congregation at Riviere du Loup {en bas), and that you will accept this tray as a small token of our esteem. Signed on behalf of the ladies of your congregation, Mrs. a. 3rc far lane. Mrs. W. WINSLEY. ,1 10 From the " intrwss," Sept. 23, 1885. The Rector of Levis and His Parishoners. At the close of six years' work as rector of Levis and South Quebec, the Rev. Ernest A. Willoughbv King was presented •.viih the following address : — To the Rev. E. A. W. King, M.A. : Rev. and Dear Sir, — As officers of the congregation of Holy Trinity Church, Levis, we have been commissioned to ask your acceptance of a purse of money, presented as a token of the affec- tion and esteem in which you are held by the members of the Church of England residing in Levis and its vicinity. It is well known that far higher interests than the interest in pecuniary gain have ruled your conauct during the six years through which you have labored so assiduously in this parish. The monetary return that has been made to you has been felt to be inadequate by those whom you have served so well, and so, also, is the gift felt to be that is now presented to you — inadequate both as regards your own deserts and also as regards the love for you that is entertained by those who have contributed to it. In the order of things in which man " never continueth in one stay," the dearest ties must sooner or later be broken. One such tie is that which binds priest . nd people together. We grieve that the time of parting between yourself and ^he church members in Levis has come. We pray Almighty God that the change may be directed for good both to your own soul and to the souls of others. And, with sincere good wishes for your happiness and success, we remain, dear sir. Yours truly, L. C. HAMEL. ) ^, , J. THOMPSON, j Churchwardens. Levis, r.Q., Sept. \<)th, 1885. The address was read by Major Hamel and the purse presented by Mr. Joshua Thompson. It contained seventy five dollars. In reply Mr. King said, amongst o.her things, that he was much gratified in heart, and very tbankful to God that what he had I II been enabled to do in the parish had been appreciated His remov^il had not been of his own seeking, and he hoped he was right in beheving it to be a providential call to other duties He valued tha generous gift of his parishioners, the more because he knew a real sacrifice was represented by it. The wardens also handed Mr. King a copy of the resolutions passed at a recent vestry meeting expressing -regret at the terrnina- tioh of his long and faithful services," and wishing him '' God speed" in his new position. After the mustering of the Sunday-school another address (from the scholars) was read by Harry Tofield, and was accompanied bva purse of six dollars. To the Rev. E. A. IV. King, M. A. : Dear Sir, The young people attending the Sunday-school connected with the Holy Trinity Church, Levis, desire to express their gratitude to you for the unwearied attention you have given to the affairs of the school, and the efforts you have made so continuously to promote the interests of the scholars. The remembrance of your kindness will always, they trust, have a warm place in the hearts of those who have been benefited by your prayers, your precepts and your exam- ple. It has been with feelings of the deepest regret that they have learned of the termination of your labors amongst them, and of your acceptance of a distant charge. FeeHng their loss, they, at the same time, hope and believe that in your new field of duty, amongst in- creased numbers, your usefulness will be extended. They could wish that the accompanying gift was moro in propor- tion to their affection and respect. Such as it is, it is accompanied with their heartfelt good wishes for your happiness and prosperity. Signed, on behalf of the Sunday-school scholars, this 20ih day of September, A.D., 1885. HARRY A. TOFIELD, C. W. ANDERSON, ALBERT E. HENNINGSON. In reply, Mr. King said he deserved but little credit for any in- terest he had taken in the Sunday-School, because he was naturally \CoP!(^L OJ TBiriMOi^iHi,,^ fCU^tl, 'eh 12 very fond of children, and was always delighted to be surrounded by young and happy faces. He valued the purse most highly as their own personal offering, and would devote it to a photograph of the Church, which he would hang up as a constant reminder of them and their parents, and the services held therein. Alter a few words of co'unsel in the spirit of Bishop Ken's beautiful words : — " That with the world, myself and Thee, I ere I sleep at peace may be." Mr. King thanked the children heartily for their presentation, and took his farewell of them and the teachers. Mr. King began his work in Montreal, as Principal of the school at Cote St. Antoine, on the 2nd instant, but he has been going back to Levis for Sunday morning duties because no appointment has yet been made to the vacancy in his late parish. CoJ>j> of Letters commendatory from the Bishops of Quebec and Montreal. Quebec, June 16, 1885. The Rev. Ernest Augustus Willougkby King, M.A., Rector of Levis, in the Diocese of Quebec, being about to travel, and having requested of us our letters commendatory,— This is to certify that the said Reverend E. A. W. King is a clergyman of good standing in the Diocese of Quebec, and as such he is hereby commended to the good offices of the faithful. J. W. QUEBEC. Bishops Court, Montreal, 42 Union Avenue, June 22nd, 1888. To the Authorities of the Church of England and Clergy, g eeting : The Rev. Ernest A. Willoughbv King having requested of us letters commendatory, with a view to visiting the mother country and the motiier church,— I hereby commend him to the clergy and members of the Church as a Priest in this Diocese— worthy, consis tent and hard working— now seeking refreshment for mind and body by a Drief holiday. Your brother in Christ, W. B. MONTREAL. ,1 * I .,i 1 1 I I 4 I