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THE THEOLOGICAL UNION LECTURE AND SERMON 3POPI ise-i. Lecture:- " ETERNAL PUNISHMENT," By KEV. W. I. SHAW, M.A., LL.B. Sermon :-" TH E COMING ONE," By REV. WM. R. PARKER, M.A. THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR \'ERSi'S PEW RENTS, TNTRODUCTIOS Di' ItlSlIOP C'AliMAy. PRICE, PAPER, 25 CENTS. CLOTH. 35 CENTS. 30,000 THOUGHTS: Being extracts covering a comprehensive circle of Religious and allied topics, gathered from the beat available sources of all ages and all schools of tliought. EDITED BY THE REV. CANON H. D. M. SPENCE, M.A. REV. JOSEPH S. EXELL, M.A. REV. CHARLES NEIL, M.A. WITH INTRODUCTION * ^ By the VERY REV. J. S. HOWSON, D.D. 8vo,, CLOTH, 540 pp. PRICE, $3.90, ■p MINUTES <»K THK FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OP TUK BAY OF QUINTE CONFERENCE OF The Methodist Church, HELD IN FICTON, AND BY ADJOURNMENT IN NAPANKE. KKUM JUNE 19th to JUNE •24th, 1884. TORONTO: WILLIAM BRIGGS, 78 & 80 KING STREET EAST, S. V. HUESTIS, Halikax. 1884. C W. COAXES, MONTRRAI,. /3^ (lllfVjj I <"i< < V Officers of the Conference, 188 4. PJiESlDKNT REV. JAMES CURTS. SECHKTARr.- REV. ./OHN BREDIN. D. D. A S.'ilSTA ST SECRET A R Y REV. JOHN J. RICE. JO URN A L SIXR KTA R I REV. WILLIAM H. EMSLEV MINUTES OK TIIK BAY OF QUINTE CONFERENCE or THE METHODIST CHURCH. HELD IN HCTON, AND ,.Y ADJOUKNMKNT IX NAPANEK, ONT., JUNE l<^., TO JUNE 24TII, 18a4. The First Sehsion of the iixy of Quinte Oonferencie opened in Pioton, by appointment of tl.e Oeneral Conkkkence, on Thumlay u.orn- ing, June 19th, 1884. The Rev. Albert Carman. D.D., General Superintendent, occupied the chair. The 1st Psahn and part of the 1st chapter of St. John's Gospel were read. The Ist hynm was sung, after which prayer was oflered bv Rev. G. J. Dingman. The Rev. John 8. Clarke wos appointed Seore"- tary pro tern. It was moved by Rev. G. J. Dingman, seconded by W. H. Sloan and Resolved,~T\xfs.t this Conference do now adjourn, to meet in' the Metnodist Church, East, in the town of Napanee, at two o'clock this arternoon. The doxology was sung, after which the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Uw Carman. The Conference met, according to adjournment, at 2 o'clock p.ui in the Methodist Church, East, in Napanee-the Rev. Dr. Cabman, General Superintendent, in the chair. Two Scripture lessons were read, the 117th hymn was sung, and the Revs A. Browning and J. J. Rice led in prayer. After an appropriate address by the General Superintendent the Minutes of the Morning Session were read. 6 MINUTES Ot" TlIK MAV OF yUUNTE [18b-t Mr. (1k<)H(»k \V. Wkhm was uppoiiitcil AsHistunt S«Tn'turv /}/•<• t>'>n. It WH8 lirmdv'd, That tlu- rooonlH of tin- Pro\isi(.nal District M»ot iiit's, HuJfject to ooin'ftion from tlip Aiunml Coiif»'r»in-t' |ii 16 S reteiLoro' 13 4 Niipaiu-e M 18 19 I'icton 14 • Thf (Jeneral SuiK'riiiteiuUait rt'qu»>8t«'d tlie Conference to elect b)' liallot its otficors, whereupon The Rev. Jahus Cihth was declared duly cdected as President. The Rev. John Bukdin, D.D., was declared duly elected as Heoretary. Th(i Secretary no\iiinated the Rev. J. .1. Kick as Assistant Secretary, and the Rev. \\'.\i. H. Kmhlkv as Journal Secretary, the Conference con- Hrniing the nonuuations. On motion it was Jiesolred, — That a Nominating Committee be appointed, U consist of one minister and one layman from each Provisional District Meet;ng. The following names were reported as constituting said ('ommittee : DUlrietn. ilini.ttert., lAiiimm. Belleville llev. .1. B. Clark.son, M. A S. Willniot. Cobourg Kev. .John Leaioyd T. ( Jillluird. Napanee . Fieton l'eteilM>ro' Lindsay . . . M. L. Pearson laH. Aylesworth. .lolui S. Clarke 0. I). Bliick. ThoH. Manning, B.A J. ('. Sherin. \Vm. Burns VVui. Kyie8. QUESTION. -Who compose the several Conference Committees? JaineK Cnrts. (.'harlea Fish. M. L. Poarsou. H. N. Adams. .Fohn S. Clarke. William Jdlinston. 1. The Stationinc; Committkk. Hiram Williams. John Breiliu, D.D. J(dui Lf^aroyd. ,Iohn .). Kice. William JoUiffe. K. 15. Stratton. d. A. Cliapmaii. Win. liuiiis. Will. \\ EmHloy. I. Tovell. M.A. John C. Ash. J. Young. 2. Sunday School. J. P. Wilson. W. H. Palmer. W. C. Beer. E. A. Tonkin. ISS4] MKTIIODIMT CONFt;ill;.N( K. Kichaiil .loitt'H, .1. .1. Kim .1. \ Ollllg, C. Kish. ih'. Jiiijueii. M. L. I'l'ili'rtoii. S. A. I»upnui. •foliu S. Cliiikt'. T. A. I'iukott. H. MlSSIONH, Will. .IdlliHe. A. C. WiU.ii Will. MiiniN. W. C. lletT. I»i. (Jould (ieo. W. Wohh. K. C'ullis. H. I.. JiU/ier, A. I.. .Mi)nl('ii. A. Aikutt. T. MoiTuw. • Iiirl^'f Kfiin. I. S. I'Mwley. W. K. Hall If. W. KiitUii. r. •iitiiiiHtoii, Will. Kyit'K. (ieorgt! J^oucli. 'I. Dianioiid. K. O. Sundei'sun, W. II. Dotlor. W. H. Palmer. W . II. Sit nine, (.t. H. ('(ijiflaiul. C. K. Mullory. •Ifihii Williams. 4. MKMOKIAUi, H. Alliii. K. Kfii. K. Mallett. |{.A. »l. McFarlaiic. K. M. Ikker. Will. Mriduii. S, (lilii^iiii. Win. I'omblin. .). I). <;ill)«-i't. A. Browning. I>. (). C'i'ONsley. 1>. H. .Miiiiikor. Will. .luhnMton. •J. ('. Sluriii. • lollll ( '. W'ilHOIl. Joiiii l)jx, .1. li. ClarkBOii, M.A. Ih. Hailgley. J. ih Leech S. (>. Clarke. Dr. N flies. ■I. M. Ferris, M.IM*. Thomaa Manninc, B.A. l;. Duke. 5. Kdl'oatio.v. T. J. iMmiomi, B. D, C. P. Wilson. John Holgiite. J. P. Wilson. P. A. MayWce. .VI. A. F. H Wallace, B.D. J. Dyer. I). William^.. I. diinkiii. •I. IS. LaiKhjn. Dr. jH(|iieh A. Camphell. W. F. Hall. I. Avh-8v\(irtli. Dr. Nelles. G. D. Piatt, M.A. t). Coi'KsK OK Study. Dr. Jacjiu's. S. Gibson. Wm. .lolliUe. 7. Contini;knt Fitnk, F. B. .Stiatton. B. H*inry. James Faull. W. J. Young. F. IV Prior. Jolin Davies. .1. M. Smith. •I. Macfarlane. G. Anderson. 1. Weldoii. w . .1. .Maybee, M A J. Kossevear. .1. Andeison. w . 0. Morrow. T. P. Steel. ('. Laidley. w . T. (iibbanl. c. P. Frizzle. 11. y. iiufi. H. T. Courtice. J. Knott. Henry Hough. K. A. Tonkin. .John Hall. Will. l.,imbert. Wni Lounsboi-o. S. Anni'al Conperevck Bkanch Educational Sociktv. •Iame.s C'urts. dohn Leuroyd. John B. Clarkson, M.A. A. L. Morden. Dr. Burwasli. A. Campbell. C James. E. D. O'Flynn.. T. Cihbard. llicliard .lones. Dr. Nelles. MIN[fTEH OF THK BAY OF QUIXTE [1S84 •I. ('. Seyniour, HtMuy i'lionias. i\ H. McDuniild. (t. 8. HeynoldK. Wni. .Johnston. Wjn. L, Scott. J. E. Roheson. T. VV. MoVety. 9. Tkmhbkanoe. (i. Kohinson. K. M. Fianinioiui. .1. Kil^'our, A. Doxsee. J. A. Mc( 'iunus. K. N. Swit/er. S. Hell. 1. B. Ayleaworth. I. F. Cole. Wm. Priugle. W._ Sills. R. T. (arscallen. D. McM alien, (leorge (ierman. S. T. VVihnott. J. Mat'farlane. R. M. Pape. K. I). Lewis, •f. Tozeland. K. Eves. J. I). Oilbert. 10. Statistioal Rktitrn.s. J. M. Sinitli. I. B. Ayleswoith. C. P. Wilson. F. MeAniniond, B.A. M. J. Bates. i W. W. Lloyd. I C. W. Watch. E. G. P. Sanderson. H. Morton. C. James. J. Hudgins. dames Ayleswortii. Dr. Jaoues. 11. Pa.'jtokal Auuresh. 0. R. Lambly, M.A. 0. Williams. Hiram W'illianm. S. McAuley. H, McQuade. •L A. .Jewell, B.A. •J C. Bell. r. Tovfii. Thomas .S. McKee. 12. The .State of the Work. H. J. Allin. L Cleworth. W. P. Wilson. J. C. .Seymour. D. W. McAmus. W. V. Sexsmith. John Franois. C. Lane. Nelsrn Lapum. A. Askett. John A. Holgate. P. F. Carseallen. O. I). Piatt, M.A. Charles Fish, (ieorge W. Dewey. J. J. Leech. ^Vm. J. Young. W. a. Hudgins. D. F. Gee. Edward t^ragg, T. \y. Pickett. William Cook. S. B. Phillips. 13. On Children's Fund. A. R. Campbell. G. Dunkley. Moses Metherell. C. L. 'J'hojnpson. Amos CanipMl. R. Richardson. Ira Raymond. S. Harris. B. Rose. G. S. Aylesworth. Ira Brisbin. J. Bereton. E. D. O'Flynn. (». .Asseltine. J. C. .Sherin. W. H. Sloane. G. N. Blair. J. H. Rosevear. A. Skitch. 0. Wilson. W. Buchanan. A. Martin. R. Duke. W, ,J. Sander.^. R. Denike. William R. Young, 14. Sabbath Observance. W. Pattyson. . X. Lucas. 16. .lames Carts. John Bredin, D.D. Dr. Nelles. Centknxial ok Amkkican xMethoi.is.m. Judge Dean. K. B. Stratton. W. T. Hall. R. Richardson. 0. I). Piatt, M.A. Dr. Nelles. Dr. Bredin. Dr. Badgley. 17. Bjblk in Public Schools. F. H. Wallace, B.D. Professor Dyer. A. L. Morden. J. M. Ferris. MP, P. John Learoyd. John Bredin, D.D. M. L. I'earson. William C. Beer. J. Young. 18. Board of E.\amtner.s. T. Manning, B.A. E. N. Baker, M.A. J. B. Clarkson, M.A. I. Tovell. F. H. AVallace, B. D. R. Mallett, B.A. William H. Emily. J. C. Seymour, T. J. Eiimison, B.D. J. J. Leitch. John Learoyd. .\.mo8 Campbell, i'. Manning, B.A. H. Williams. U. Duke. 19. Contingent Fund. T. W. Pickett. D. Williams. T. Gibbanl. H. Morton. W. T. Hall. J. Ayleswortli. William Eyres. D. W. Rattan. Abram Arkett. J. M. Ferris, M.P.P. F. B. Stratton. r. Tovell. 20. Finance. J. Anderson. R. Richardson. W. T. Hall. J. C. .Sherii>. William Tomblin. 'or. H. Cotjeland. J. C. Ash. (j. Leech. J. Kilgour. 21. CufROH Property. J. Laurence. J. Ferguson. C. R. Mallory. A. .Skitch. (Jeorge W. Webb. Dr, Gould. J. D. Gilbert. \V. T. (tibbar.l. William Lounsbrougli. William Burns. R. Jones. William Jolliffe. 22. Conference Relation. R. Taylor. S. A. Duprau. J. \\. Andrews. V.'illiam J. Young. MINUTKS (»F THE liAV OF (..IINTK [1.S84 '2:l P.ASTOKAL .Al.l.UKsS K. r. Sanderson. 2. Wh'- ark the Probationers of Two Years Alexander L. Adams. K. J. Fallis. Hiram Fusee. H. C. Garbutt. H, V. Mouutser. H. F. Ostrom. J. J. liae. Samuel G. Rorke. William J. Sanders. William B. Tucker. M. K. Wilson. I Geo. W. Dewey. 3. Who are the Probationers of One Year? H. K. Bailey. Geortj'e Carpenter. James Calvert. N. D. Drew. C. P. Frizzelle. A, Inwood. J. G. Lewis. T. O'Donahue. Percy M, Punshon. S. J. Thompson. QUESTION.— Who are the Superannuated Ministers ? L. A. Betts. William Bird. Robert Brooking. J. W'. Batcher. George Carr. R. B. Denike. («. J. Digman. Jorin English. John Ferguson. A. T. iireen. James Greener. James Hughes. R. Hurley. W. Jeffers, D.D. Richard Jones. S. Vy. Ladu. A. C. Maybee. William E. Norman. John A. Rogers. William Sanderson. C. Tagga:-t. Alexande" Wright. I). Wilson. Eli Woodcock. T. Woolsey. AVilliani Young. QUESTION.- Who are the Supernumerary Ministers? George Bodle. | Robert Hewitt. I Thomas R. Hull QUESTION. Who were in full connexion with the Conference and are not now recognized as Ministers among us ? Thomas \\. .Mavety, MA., who has removed to the United States, and received rus credentials of ministerial sttinding. 12 MINUTES OP THE BAY OF QUINTE [1S84 QUESTION.— How are the Ministers and Probationers stationed for the ensuing year? ALHKK'r CARMAN, D.D., (Jknekai. .Sri'EKiNTKNDKNT, Bki,levii,i,k. .TAMES (lUTS, Pkk.sidkm, Bkm.bvii.li:. ■lolIX BREDIN, D.D., Skchetauv. Hkiohton.' t'if Tki- nutrd ill pari iUh''8M in fh'' Pott Office aildrcsH of thf Minister inhoxi' iiauiy immi'iliatfly prici'ilcn if. 1. 4. 5. ti. 7. 8. !). 10. 11. 1. BELLEVILLE DISTRICT. Blm.kvu.le Crntuk— -John B. Clarkson, MA. ; Wellington Jert'ers. D.D., Suporaiinuatod. Bku.evim.k Tamernai.'LK. lames Curts. Prenident of Conferouoe ; Allievt Oarmai), T).D. , (Jeiioral Superintenileiit ; J. R. Jutiues, D. D., Principal of Albert College ; W. P. Dyer, Prof, of Natural Science.s ; A. Campbell, 1- .,^ . VY',,, yird, S. W. Ladu, Superannuated. (VV, H. Hudgins.) BKi. . 1 LI, t West — J. J. Rice; (i. B(>hn J. Leech. Bath— R. N. Adams. AD0LPHU8TOWN— W. R. Young. Bay— J. A Robeson. SFr.iiY -Thomaa Cleworth. KoBl.iN -C, P. Frizzelh;. Centrlville— James Faul. Tamworth- S. F. Depew. I SS4] iMETHODIST CON FEHENCE. l;^ 26. Yaiikkr—M. J. Bates. -'7. Mahi>»ank-E. a. Sanderson (Newburgli). 28. AitDEN'— Moses Metlierell, N. D. Drew. 20. Pi-EVNA—Charles Hearing. ■AO. Venxacheh-E. G. 1». vslnderson. M. L. Peausox. District Snpenntemlent Wm. iiuiDEN, Fin. Secretarii. .1] ■ '>2. ■A3. ■■a. m. •■t. ;!8. ;w. 40. 41. 42. 4:J. 44 45. 40. 47. 48. 40. no. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 5(i. HI. PICTON DISTRICT. PiCTox (Church Street)-.Joh„ S. Clarke ; Oarrett J. 1 )„,.,.,,„ Su.'d "cr::r;;:er^^--"- ^^"- - ..i-.e ^,:;:;:;l ., CON-SECON -Tho.s. W. I'iokett. Wellin. ton— E. N. Bi^er, M.A. Mellvili.e ani. HAi.LowEij.-Williun. Li.nl.ert (Chislioln.) AjtELiAsiujRGH- S. B. Phillips. WiM. D V Wilson REUNEHVir.LE-Thos. J. Ednuson, B.D. ; W,u. Sandev.,n, Superannnatel BLOu.MKiEL.)-VVni. Jollitte. 'M'tr.uninateJ. Chehrv Vam.ey— James .McFarlane. MiLKOHD—Wni. Tomblin. Cressy~J. C. Seymour (Pict<.n), H. F. Ostrom (Prinyea) Demohestville— Wm. H. Palmer. NoKTHPORT-.Chri.stopher L. Thompson. John S. Clarke, nL.trid Sitp,nntcmlenl Thos. W. Pickett, Fin. SecMarn. IV. BRIGHTON DISTRICT. Briuhton (Prince Edward Street).-John Bredn, D.D., Secretary of Con erenc^^ ; Chas. Taggart, Superannuate., I'rufessor of Logic ainl Pliilnso|ili\ ; orannuated. ilL Pout Hoi-k (Walton Street)— (J eorge H. CoiK'land : T. H. Hull. Sui)'y. ti'J. (iUAiTuN — ;j. C.\NToN— Jolni Davies, (iillierr Hoiton. »14. Weu'ome- El. T. ('ointico. W. H. Learoyd ((5harlottecote; ; R. Hurley, Su]>tTiinnuated. *;5. Bi,.\iNvn,LV. -Wni. .1. ALiybee. M.A. (Cobourg). H. E. Bailey. <>ti. B.\LriMOKK— Biuliiird M. Hani>aond. <>". •"entbeton — Rol)ert Taylor. • iH. Fknei,)..\ .\mi Alkehvii.li;-, Joseph (^. Bell. < )ne to he sent. .J. G. Lewis .unl .James McMuUen go to College. .John LEAKovn, fHsfrict Snpcnntcmlinit. .Jo.sKi'H Yoi N(J, Fin. t^i'rretanj. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 7."). 70. ""17 I I . 78. 7V». 80, 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. VI. BETERBOHO' DISTRICT. Betkrisoko' (Cieorge Street)— laaa:- Tovell ; .J. \V. Butclier, Superannuated , Henry Sherin left without a Station at his own retiuest. Beterdoko' (Cha'-!,..lte Street) -Thos. Manning, B.A. A.-iHBiHNHAM -Foster MeAnunond, B.A. MiM.i!i;ooK -.Tames Anderson. C'avan -Alhert C. Wils(jn. SoiTH MoNA(iiiAN -Francis .Johnston. Ivekne — lolni Toseland. NoK\vooi>- Daniel F. Uee. Lakekiei.o— Wm. .Johnston, S. .1. Thompson. Warsaw -\V. W. Lloyd. Bethany wo .Tanetmi.i.e- David N. McCanuis. Ed. A. Tonkin, W. Down. SoiTH Manveus— Win. ,J. West. Hiawatha- W. V, Sexsmitli ; Thos. Woolsey, Superannuated. Blairton— Isaac W. BnHor. Hal.l s Bridoe— John Mears, under Sui)erintendent of Laketield. Mil. Lake -To )>e supplied from Hall's Bridge. Chamhks— J. X. Moran. Hedley V. Mounteer at College. Isaac Tovell, Dixtrict Superintendent. •Jah. Andbuson, J^'m. Secretary. %. !8«l] METH(;J)IST CONFKUENCK. 15 84. !>7. •W. fW. l(X>. 101. 102. 103. 104. VII IJNDS.AY DISTRICT. Kogor.s, .siipt'iiiiimmtwl. 'h'hi, .("hii .\ I>1 NSKOKI) .John PnUiT. <>.MKMKE -,J,.lu. C. \VilH,„l. li. J. Fallis Oakwoo1)--A. I)...v.<,eu. G. Ciiri-eiitcr Lhtlk Hkitai.n -Roger .Alli,,. J^hh-h ( "ulvo.t MaNIU.V K. .Mitllett. 1{..\. CA.N.NLv./r.,.v Wm. IW.rn.s, .\lf,e.l (nwno.l Fkxeu.n- FAr.i..s-CI,arles W. WHtdi, .1. H. Oke Ml M.K.N— Henry T]ionm.s. HALim-KTov EdNvjird Eves. C,>uurusK -Tli.nuas S. McKoe. One to be sent KiN.Mor.NT -8. Fergu8..n. B<>B(AV<.Eo.v-T. P. Steel. .\. L. Ackn,. Hooi.vju.K^Wni. M. Pattysun. Hk.ubkton -W. L. Scott. ^ Athkklv -IJenj. Greatrix, H. C. Garb Vktoria Roa D i>- ALKYMPI.E J. 1 MoNM()1:tH--H Ricliai •ence lUtt. Dnkt irani Fusee. 105. Gooi.EKHAM— One wanted, nnd Half !or S 'ur and M. £. Wils, )n go to College, iiperintendent of Halil; nu-ton. David \N'm. JJiH.vs, Distrid S 'upmntendent. \Vm. H. Emhlkv. Fin. Secretan Vrn. M.ADOC DISTRICT, lot). .VlAnoc— F. B. Stratton, W. C. Beer 107. SriRLixG-O. R. Lanibly, M..\.; R. M Po,,e !oo ?;r'^^'^^;,-E'^---'l Cragg, J. W. .Indrews (Bri •250 •27f. 250 15 ii lori 180 189 il ■Ji ■MS 387 T'tnls 2. THE NAPANEE DI^TKICT. Napaiioe Kiist . . N'u|iiim't> West Desiroiito .. Morveii .... Nt'vtiurgh ,, .. Milton ( Hlessa Bath A'lolph\istowii Ba.v Selbv Ruhlin Oiitreville Tainwt.rth . . . , YarktT Marlhank ..'... Arden .... Plevna Vemi&char . . 30 22 13 ToUls 56 ■ ■ ■ 35 265 293 S65 140 140 140 10 150 ■ 1,1(1 140 •221 221 221 3!) 337 3»S 361) li 20-2 20-2 190 HI 270 274 264 11 217 217 •20(1 ft 163 i 168 158 e 140 1 140 ' 134 166 1 166 l«i 10 135 135 125 ii> 200 200 190 18 100 160 142 ■10 250 260 230 ■) 9b 1)8 96 4 2(«t 213 209 New Miijsion. 67 67 67 1 88 3168 3345 3162 3. THE PICTON DISTRICT. I'loton— Church Street, ricton— Main Street.. . Cfinsiicnn Wellititttiiii Melville and Hallowell. .\meliu»liiirg Hediicrxille BlooniHcld Cherry Viillev Milford ' Cressy Demorestville Northport 10 38 22 10 14 10 21 20 12 •20 io 22 23 In 292 103 l.W 164 160 348 179 184 230 17^2 177 141 314 118 164 174 181 368 191 204 162 240 194 •200 151 292 103 150 164 160 348 179 184 152 230 172 177 141 Totals 1884] MSTHODIST OONFKHEN'CK. 17 4. THK IMUCHTON DISTRICT. 1 c« ^^ B »; ' 33 a; >-• 3S2 2((0 5 120 4 70 UH) 140 3 ir.i •) .108 Tl 250 l(l» s 3S7 CIRCriTS. Britfhtnn— Prince ERKKK^T MrmRRKNUIP. li n ; 1 S3 LlndHay DuiiNforil t'lnennH' ctakwond ,, Little Britain Manilla .. . 11 *1 40 1 I 1 lee I 8» KW 248 143 !4-J 250 121 i 93 ' 149 72 fll 188 ' 08 1 'ao 170 80 317 Wt> 149 ittO !5(i 163 68 100 '2t<5 70 94 118 108 30 1S6 S3 27S 248 310 1411 Canningtdii ... 264 250 121 IlallburtDii 54 Cobocmik Klmiioiiiit . ... ye 2;i9 Wowlville ~i 80 AtlK-rley ' \ietoria Roid U.drvtiiplo .. 1 142 OS .M')iiiiioiitl) (JoodcrhHin 3» TotaU ■ • •• S. THK .MADUC DISTRICT. Mftdoc * Surliiii{ Tweed , .... West Hniiiiii|cdou i Thomiu-lmrg Marmora , .^Iadoc North Fiinton Limerick Bancroft Cloyne . Totals 22 7 8 1 i t) 42 18 16 20 36 I 6 24 279 273 303 38 J 343 283 S90 272 354 339 205 213 198 ito 191 1.'56 102 107 lOt) 55 fiO 84 »0 90 t)() • • •• 10ft 1SS4] MKTnoniHT rONFKHENTE. 19 QUESTION. What has been collected on each District for the several Connezional Funds? 1. THK HKLLKVILLK DISTKKT. COHNIIXIUNAL FDRM. CIRCLITS. Contln- K«llt Fund, KiliJua- ' Sundny ' (;enor»l tlniial 8vlic)ol c'uiil'iiue Fund. Fund. Fund. 1 1 Hii|>t 3 25 A New 3 50 2 50 «2 OOi 1 00 1 00: Mission. :t> 60 881 00 (462 70 17 00 21 to 175 00 9 0U 18 00 05 00 6 00 25 CO 75 00 17 «'.» m 00 ■MH 97 16 .50: 41 50 230 00 18 82 44 50 270 00 15 20 3(1 00 268 00 16 10 10 00 180 00 6 75! 20 00 78 60 15 Ou 25 00 70 00 6 .50 10 00 75 50 6 35; 2f 00 73 00 5 851 20 00 80 26 « 50 23 25 138 25 6 25 20 00 ^3 00 2 00 4 60 04 66 3 25 10 00 25 00 1822 91 S117 85 «22ti 11 ! (4 00 $202 27 «;608 76*127.59 42 3. THE PICTON DISTRICT. Hicton— Church Street. Piotun —Main Street •165 00 •21 50 8 00 7 70 4 Od 6 80 6 80 31 3 72 4 21 4 SO 8 8') 4 83 •68 25 "800 6 30 2 06 6 00 4 00 4 06 2 50 3 28 4 00 2 60 2 98 •2 00 3 00 1 80 150 1 00 1 37 1 00 1 25 1 50 I 45 1 00 •13 60 ".3 10 22 00 2 00 4 25 5 90 4 CO 4 00 3 20 7 00 3 00 3 11 (86 00 3(1 00 37 00 5 00 2(i 00 S9 00 33 00 30 00 30 00 15 00 35 00 25 00 •726 00 160 00 Consecon 66 00 88 00 88 72 88 00 80 68 64 24 64 50 75 68 33 4t 55 00 4S 40 268 17 Wellington 2-20 00 Melville and Hallowell 190 00 Anu-'liaHbiirff , 3U2 57 Kednerville Bloomfield 310 00 168 00 (Mierry Valley Milford CresHv , 142 60 226 00 'iO^ 00 1 leuioreatville 188 00 Northport 213 27 TotaU t . . J ! V, so MINUTES or TUB BAV OF gUlNTE [i»b4 4. TFIK lUlKiHTON DISTRICT. KHIW. COJJNttXIONAL FUNDS. Hui>er'd 1 MIiiIk'i'h' Fund, j Cll Ohll. ! dran'i 1 Fund. 1 Con- \ tlniieiit FunU. Ktliion- Stiniliy- tli'iml Hchool Kund. Fund. Ounrr*! Kund. Mlmlon- 11 ry Fund. BrlihUiei — I'riiicj Rnvhtoii - Mdii t Cnlliorild EilwurJ StrMt itreet. . 1 r7 00 13ft 62 ioi 20 m m ibo ;J2 (Kt 14 7 00 '71 72 47 M 98 no' 24 02 i'oo H 80 1« »4 12 00 '■j'lft 5 70 |fl 00 11 00 s Oi 2U OU 8 &0 .'."f>o i'oo 7 (W .... 20 0) .... n 70 "ios 4 00 1 00 .... '4 so "1 40 2 7ft, I 45 1 •> 50 ■ 7'lft "i'oo 7 00 'i« fto 6 so " 8'71 3 00 9ft.^ no in 00 f.o 00 88 00 ft2 00 2U 00 4fi HO 8tl 00 7 00 'in 00 20 00 1887 00 Sfi 00 3;i:.i ;•!) Hnilthtk'lii 107 HO tjantlftiin 2AH 41 HilUiii .stl 00 W*rk wt»rth ItU ON OunphellfDrd ..... IHO tl3 IS 68 H&Kttlltfll ltl> ftft Wool«r 117 54 Total! 1 1 ■ ! 5. THE COBOUR(i DISTRICT. CobourR-Dlvlaion Street , 977 00 (,'obiiuru — Kiiii: Street I'ltrl ll'iiie- Urown Street I'ort H(i|ie-Waltou Street (Iraftoii Canton Welcome I'Uinvillo Ualtlmuro ('entrfclim Fenella and Alderville Total!) 06 04 26 40 109 6ti '28'7e 40 02 64 04 980 fill se'.so; 4 10' 1 13 28 ■'2 73 i 6 7ft' 3 70' 7 OOl ,1 1 m 'iiO 2 7 "i 6 71 40 25' 23 08 50 6 26 92 "« i 2 "i 1 50! ' I 351 00; 00, ■75! ool 1 25 .1 947 55; 9141 '44 I 6 10 "2 8 3 30 00 w 72 00 1)0 00 OH 91067 00; .. 46, 6 57 21 32 33 64 60 00 00 00 .'.0 00 60 00 H5 36 2.S6 98 T.i 55 121 m 126 02 it')8 46 .'L W 6. THE PETERBORO' DISTRICT. Peterboro'— Oeorge Street . . . Peterbnro'— Cliarlolle Str«et. A ihhiiniham ,, MiUbnink Cftvan South Mona^'han Keeii;^ Norwooil Ukeflcld WarHaw BethLkny and Janetvllle Hoiith Man vers Hiawatha Blairtdii Hall's Bridge Mud Lake Chandug 987 WJ, S3 221 12100! 112 6l' bJ 01),' :il «4 13". 96 79 20! 3ti 08 nS 741 33 88 1 13 64 936 40 84 4U .... I 14 00, 10 00 « 83 10 73 15 00, 6 UO 6 33 28 10 2'60 1 0) 8 30 931 8«i 67 15| io'oo 7 00 16 00: 13 10 14 20; 16 91 2 70 10 40 175 74 1 Ou ToUU, 910 00, 2 44 "'i'fto 1 00 2 17 3 00 2 00 1 00 3 00 3 00 "b'50| .... I 50i 919 30 10 26 7 60 7 00 24 30 6 00 8 18 3 00 2 46 16 50 "i 00 3 40 1 63 961 46; 72 00 jo'oo, 49 00 24 46, ii 00 42 00, 32 4S 18 00 47 70 ' 3 ool 6 57 j 9 00| 9391 00 365 73 90 00 19 '> 17 308 66 lil 96 ■241 33 36H 40 2(15 76 140 00 212 32 10 85 67 05 1884] MFTffoniST CONFKUENrF. i $301 00 |! 36r. 73 (»0 00 ', 19> 17 1 .S08 66 I, in 96 241 33 , 366 40 265 76 , 140 00 212 32 .. 10 86 67 05 .... 7. THE LINDSAY DISTRICT. CIRCUITS. OONKKXIUNAL FUNDS. Chll- Con- \ dren'ii tiii|[«nt' PuDil, Fluid. Educ«- 'Supflay- Ocnenl Super'tl Mlmlon llniial '.('hiHil t'linCrieiiMiiiU'r'i. «r.v KunU. I FunU. I FunU. , Fund. FuuU, Llndsuy *i«l t-H DuiiKford , 42 24 < )iii«ni«;e ^ 1 1 4 4U| OkkwiKid IMI 00 Little BrlUln 40 00 SUnllU .. , CanniiiKton 114 40| 122 02 3 03 18 .'iti 12 IN) 12 !A) Kpiieldii Fall! .Vtliiclfn .... llnlUiiirton . I'dlKicimk . . , Kiiiinoiiiit.. Bolicayireon Wdodvllle. . . Boaverton . . , 60 72 M i» 36 62 41 00{ 6864 33 44 ir> OJS Atherify I 52 36 Victoria Ro»d , DalryiDple . Munmoutli Uouderham 40 48; 53 i 00 06 j 82! 6 SO 'i'27 «48 08 1 34 15 10 10 00 12 5(1 14 '-' 1 4U 2 20 11 00 8 00 fi f.(l 7 10 5 (lU 2 OU 1 50 1 30 440 3 44 6 36 ■: 00 5 48 6 48 2 18 'i'j6 1 CO 1 Ul 3 60 2 00 OU 2 00 1 47 1 16 2' 60 2 00 67 ToUll. I 120 00' 1 75 7 «! 8 frt, 10 00; 6 00 s a 2 "5 2 00! 7 7h* "742 3 00 3 .50 8 sol 3 26 »7n 001 17 00' 68 10! 40 OOl 25 Oil; 67 Oo| 27 00| 10 fOI 3 60 i 4 60I "is 42 5 001 14 OOl 30 Ool 17 lOi 1231 :4 78 53 321 61 201 00 176 00 02 30 376 00 03 71 76 84 3S .10 00 20 217 80 67 OS HI 2S 18U 20 W6 4S « M la n 8. THE MADOC DISTRICT. 60 00 > 65 86 ) 2.S6 08 73 55 ) 121 m ) 126 02 ) . . 1 168 45 1 »5« 08 147 4U 116 16 81 40 60 f)6 44 44 46 04 62 80 66 88 •6 00 16 00 16 00 8 66 2 00 4 00 1 ISO 001 12 50| 15 OOJ »i 4s; 2 001 2 00: •1 62 3 00 4 00 "■2'66 1 00 •8 00 33 00 24 60' .... 1 18 561 2 00 5 00 96 •r>3 00 72 00 60 Of 40 00 6 00 500 1135 00 Sttrllnn Tweed . . West Huntingdon 2C4 51 210 10 .Mailoc Ni..th Flliiton 61 00 I.inierii'k Hanoriif t Cl...yrM. .... Totals i 1 1 I •■• S2 MINUTES OF THE BAY OF yUiNTE [I8,S4 SUPERxiNNUATED MINTPTERS' FUND. Note. — I'ach of the Ministers ami Pioliationers of the late Methodist Church of Canada has paid .^12 for the past year. The following are the Lay Subsoriliers of $4 and upwards to tiie Fund during the past year : — Bellevillk District. BclleviUf Cevtrc. J. M. Meacham «10 00 John Brenton ."> 00 C. F. Smith o 00 H. Yeomans ."> 00 M. Sawyer 4 00 Sidnny. S. L. Wilmott ."> 00 I). 15. Laii- o 00 P. C. Ketchum 4 00 Thurlow. F. Brenton 5 00 Trniton. VV. H. Austin 10 00 D. W. McMuUen o 00 S. S. Young :> 00 \V. F B;ik?r o 00 S. Morton 5 00 Thomashunj. James Foster 4 00 Twml. J. Newton 10 00 (J. liasterbrook (j 00 Mudoc, G. C. Wilson ■) 00 Friends of the Aged ."> 00 CoBOURo District. Cohourq. J. Wilson, LL.D (iervas Holmes James Crosaen Port Hope. G. Wilson A. LicLean J. P. CIei..L"» Wm. Quay G. M. Healey E. Budge M. Salter N. Hockin Colhomv. J. K. Fuller 2 00 7 00 00 f) 00 5 00 5 00 4 no 4 0(1 4 00 4 00 4 00 (ieo. S. Miller Ira B. Thayer Briijhton. f) 00 10 00 10 00 Canton. J. Lowe 5 00 PicTON District. Picton. S. Wilson (i 00 W. H. K. Allison ,1 00 G. MiMullcn .5 00 S. C. Wilson 00 D. C. Piatt o 00 J. S. Luwdeu r» 00 W. J. Porte .■) 00 Con^econ, •lames Jaccjues 5 00 Amtliashuni . Owen lloblin 4 00 John Potter 4 00 Pkterboro' Di.strict. Peterhora ( Geonjf Street J. I »i-. Fyfe (ieorgf Hillianl. M.P 1). W. bumble J. W. Flavelle Peterhoro' {Charlotte ^'-eet). Geo. A. Cox J. Frith Jelfers W. A. -Morrow J. Stevenson Lah'Jield. J, C. Sherin Lindsay District. Lindsay. J. Pv. Dundas, M.P .1 udge Dean W. Flaville Cash Cannington. J. O'Leary A . Sherin ^Vm. Eyres G. Shipman ."> 00 5 00 ,") 00 .") 00 ir. 00 ") 00 o m 4 0(1 ,") 00 T) 00 -) 00 .-) 00 o 00 4 OO 4 00 4 00 Note. -The above Subscriptions are included in the Circuit returns. ^ [ 1 884 884] METHODrST CONFERENCE. 28 COURSE OF STUDY TO BE PlK.sl'KD BV CANDIDATES AND FROUATIONERS FOR THE MINISTRY IN THE M ETHODIST CH URCH. $12 (K) 7 00 (» 00 r> 00 5 00 5 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 6 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 T) 00 a 00 5 00 Zi} 00 5 00 r> 00 4 00 f) 00 r- ')0 f) 00 ;•) 00 5 00 00 4 00 4 00 4 00 I. FOR CANDIDATP:8 who are not raiADUATHS IN ARTS. Pbeumin'ahv CorRSK. William C. Beer English (Tranmiar ami Composition ; Aiithnietic and Geo- giaphy. William H. Emsley .... Schmitz's Ancient History ; Tureen's Short History of the English People. U. Mallet, B. A Smith's New Testament History; Wesley on Christian Perfection. .1. C. Seymour Wesley's Sermons, 1 to 20 (Burwash's Edition,; ; Metho- dist Catecidsm, No. II. First Ye.\k. Thomas Manning, B.A. . . Angus' Bible Hand-book. Part I., chaps. 1 to ',i, inclu.-^ive. T. J. Edmison, B.D. . . . Smith's Old Testament History ; (Jreek (iramniar.* M. l^earson We.sley's Sermons, 1 to 52 ; Fletcher'.^ Checks, I. to \'. Second Ye.^r. I'honias Manning, li. A. . . Angus' Hand-book, I'art I., cliaps. 4 and ."). r. J. Edmison, h.D (iospel of St. .John in Oreek,* ehap.s 1 to 10, inclu.sive. Isaac Tovell Blacki)urn's History of the Clu'istian Church. E. N. Baker, M. A Pope's T'heology, Vol. 1. .John Bredin, D.D ."Stewart's Outlines of Philosophy, with Supplement by McCosh. Third Ye.ar. F. H, Wallace, B.D The Epistle to the Kumans in (Jreek, chaps. I. to XI. in- clusive, with Beet's Cimimentary on Itonians. • loseph Young Kidder's Honnletics, and Blaikie'.s *' Foi' the Work of the Mir.istry " .lohn Learoyd Stevens' Histoiy of Methodism. E. X. Baker, M. A Pope's Tlieology. Vol. II. •1. J. Leiteh Bain's llhetoric. Fourth Ykar. K, N. Bakei', M.A Pope's Theology, Vol. III. F. H. Wallace, B.D. . . Wright's Logic of Christian Evidences; Diman's Theistic Argument M.Pearson Milne's Elementary Notions of Logic; Day's Logical Praxis. •1. B. Clarkson, M.A Hamilton's Metaphysics (.Murray). John Learoyd Discipline of the Methodist Church, * Probationers who have entered upon their Ht\iclies without Greek shall be examined in the Re- t'ised Versiun, instead of the Ureek. 24 MINUTES OF THE BAY OF QUINTE [1884 II. FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE GRADUATES IN ARTS. Prelim iNAKY Coitr.se. Th"(do•. _» 1884] xMETHODlST CONFERENCE. 26 REPORT OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS. The Conference appointed the Re' s. Win. 0. l>eer, Wm. 11. Emslev, H. Mallf't, B.A., J. C. Seymour, Tlionias Manning, B.A., T. J. Eduiison, B.i)., M. L. Pearson, Isaac Tovell, E. N. Baker, M.A., John Br.-din, D.D., F. II. Wallace, B.D., Joseph Young, John Learojt'd, J. J. Leitcli, and .|i)lin B. Clark.son, M.A , Examiners for the present year. John Bredin, D.D., was elected Chairman ; Isaac Toveli was elected Secretary. The several text books included in the course of study were allotted to the respective Examiners, as given on a preceding page. It was Jiesolved — That the Examiner.s shall forward their questions in manuscript to the Secretary not later than the 1st of April. The Secre- tary shall superintend the printing and distribution of the questions, [t was Besolved—Thsit the Examiners shall meet the candidates and [)rol)ationers for examination in Brighton ab nine o'clock a.m. on the last Wednesday in April, 1885. The full value of each paper represents 100 marks. The standard of (jualiiication in the prelimit.ary course shall not be lower than 50 per cent. From 30 to 50 marks secure a Third Class, from 50 to 75 a Second Class, and above 75 a First Class Certificate. Isaac Tovei.l, Secrekiri^. QUESTION.— Who are appointed as Examiners of the Conference Students at the various Institutions of learning ? F. H. Wallace, B.D., for Victoria University, Cobourg. Charles Fish, for Theological College, Montreal. ORDER OF CONNEXIONAL COLLECTIONS. The Collections for the several Connexional Funds shall be made in tile following order: — 1. General Conference Fund In the month of July. •2. Contingent Fund In the month of September. '.I Educational Fund In February or April. 4. Superannuation Fund In November ami December. ."). Sabbath School Fund On some Quarterly Review Sabbath. 6. Missionary Fund Time ii-xed by Financial District Meetings. 2() MINUTES OF THE BAY OF l^UINTE [18Ji4 STANDING AND SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS. Ontario Ladies' College. Movod by Rev. Dr. Badglcy, seconded l)y Rev. Ceorge Leedi, and Reaoh't'd, — That having listened to the report made to this Coufertiice Ity tlie Representative, H. P. Taylor, Esq., and the Official Visitor, Rev. Isaac Tovell, of Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby, we hereby express the pleasure given us by their communications, and extend to the College our cordial sympathy and ))atronage. Greetings. The cordial Christian greetings of the Guelph Conference, and also of the Toronto Conference, were presented by telegram to the Bay of Quinte Conference. On motion the Secretary was ordered to send suitable replies to ihe same. Alma College. The Report of Alma College was presented and read by tlie Secretary. It WHS tiesolved, — That the Report of Alma College be remitted to the Com- mittee of Management of the Annual Conference Branch Educational Society. Rev. Dr. Rice. M')ved by Rev. Dr. Nelles, seconded by Rev. F. B. Stratton, and Resolved, — That this Conference desires to express its gratitude to Almighty Cod for the [)artial restoration to health of the Senior General Superintendent, the Rev. Dr. Rice, and we pray that a gracious Provi dence may still spare him to discharge the duties of his official position, and to give the benefit of his large experience, his great talents, and his seif-sacriticiiiL' I'al. The Bible in our Public cchools. On motion it was Resolved, — That a small Couimittee h^ appointed to act in connection with othens, similarly ai.i>!Mnt('d l)y other Protestant ecclesiastical bodies, to take intoconsidtiration tlu; necessity of securing in its proper place the teachings of the Scriptures in our Pui)lic Schools. Sympathy with Her Ma.iesty the Queen. On motion the Revs Dr. .Ja(iues, Professor Rayner, and S. Gibson, Esq., were a])pointed to submit a brief and appropriate Address of Con- dolence to Her Majesty the Queen, in reference to lier recent bereavement in the death of her youngest son. 1SH4] METHODIST CONFERENCE. 27 ClRCT'IT SUPPLV. < )n motion it was Beso/ red,— That a Superintejident removing from a Circuit be respori- -lible for the supply of the pulpit two Sabbaths after the close of Con- t't-rence. Albert University College. The Official Statement of Albert College was presented by its Bursar, Rev. Amos Campbell, and, on motion, was referred to the Committee on Education. Circuit Superintendents. Moved by the Rev. R. Hammond, seconded by Rev. John Learoyd, and Resolved, — That as there will be, after tliis Conference, a number of rhanges in the boundaries of Circuits, it shall be the duty of Superinten- dents of Circuits and Missions affected l)y these changes to send to the Superintendents of Circuits in which the-e appointments may be situated a carefully prepared list of the members of the Church in said appoint- ments, noting the offices which any of them may hold. Book and Publishing Interest. The Secretary read a communication, addressed to the President and Conference, from the Rev. Wm. Briggs, connexional Book Steward, in reference to the state and claims of the Book Room and periodicals of our Church. It was moved by Rev. J. Learoyd, seconded by Rev. A. Browning, and Resolved, — That this Conference has heard with great pleasure the statements of Rev. Wm. Briggs, our successful Book Steward, and would hereby express our thanks to the brethren in charge of the interests named in the communication. The members of this Conference would, furthermore, gladly pledge themselves to secure by all proper means the increased circulation of our own Book Room liti.'rature. Status of Probationers. Moved by Rev. J. Learoyd, seconded by R(n-. Dr. Bredin, and Re8olred,—T\\eit the status of the Probationers of the several Churches shall be that recognized by the united Church. Educational Fund. Moved by Rev. Dr. Burwush, seconded by Rev. John Clarkson, M.A., and /2es(*^i.W,— That the consideration of ways and means for an increase in the Educational Fund be referred to the Committee on Education. 2^ MINUTES OF THE BAY OF QUINTE [188+ Ladies' Missionary Society. A coiniiiuiiication from the Ladies' Missionary Society was read, and, on motion, referred to tlie Committee on Missions. Tahehnacle Trust Fund. A communication was read from tlie Otlicial Quarterly Board of the Tiil)trnaole Cliunili, Belleville, which, on motion, was referred to the Com mittee on Church Property. Rev. Mr. ]\rAVETY, M.A. The Rev. Thomas W. Mavety, M.A., asked for letters of standing and withdrasval from nieniljership in the Conference. Expressions of regret were given Ijy several brethren, after which the request was granted. Votes of Thanks. The cordial thanks of the Conference was presented to the friends in Napanee for their generous hospitality, and to the resident ministers for their assiduous kindness in providing homes for the members of Con- ference during their sojourn in town. Ordination Sermon. Moved by Rev. J. B. Clarkson, M.A., seconded by Rev. Wm. Patty- son, and Resolved, — That the retiring President be responsible for the Ordina- tion Sermon. Rev, A. Carman, D.D. Moved by Rev. A. Browning, Esq., seconded by Rev. J. B, Clarkson, M.A., and Ri'.solvt'd, — That the members of this Conference desire to place on record their iiigh appreciation of the presence and labours in their midst of (general Superintendent the Rev. Dr. Carman, and we pray that God may long pre.serve his valuable life to our united Methodism. Woman's Christian Temperance Union. A communication from the General Secretary of the Woman's Chris- tian Temperance Union was read, received, and referred to the Committee on Temperance. Special Ordination. On motion it was resolved to authorize the President of this Confer- ence to ordain for special purposes Messrs. Hiram Fusee, William J. Sanders, and Edward G. P. Sande.son. 1884J METHODIST CONFERENCE. 29 ;■ r. and Statistical Keturns. xMoved hy J Aylswortli, Esq., seconded by Rev. 0. R. Lanihly, M.A., - Jiesolved^—iaimt tlie n-port of the Committee on Statistical Returns and the order of C^onference referring to the obtaining of statistics ..f membership, be at once printed in circular form, and sent to each Sur*'r- intendent Minister in charge of a Circuit v Mission, so that the object sought may be the more certainly attained. CONFEKENCE SeAL. Moved hy A. D. Morden, Esq., seconded by Wm. A. Morrow, Esq., and Eesolved,—Tha,t the President of this Conference be and is hereby authorized to affix the Conference Corporate Seal to all such conveyances as may !)e required to carry out the sales, hypothecations, or mortgages of church property which have received the assent of this Conference, 'or of the Conference Special Committee. Address to the Queen, On motion the Secretary of Conference was ordered to procure the engrossing of the Address to Her Majesty, and have the same duly forwarded, MiNL'TEs OF Conference, On motion it was ordered that 2,000 copies of the Minutes of this Conference be printed. . Financial Secretaries. Moved by Rev. Richard Jones, seconded by Rev. Charles Fish, and Jiesolrfid,— That the Financial Secretaries of this Conference shall meet the General Treasurers of the Connexional P'unds on Wednesday. the day before the meeting of Conference in 1885, at 2 o'clock p. ai., and pay them all moneys raised for connexional purposes. QUESTION. -Where and when shall the next Conference be held ? Answer. -^In the Methodist Church, Port Hope, on the Hrst Tluirsday in June. 1885, at 10 o'clock a.m. The Minutes were read and confirmed, the Conference closing its harmonious Sessions on Tuesday afternoon, June 24, 1884, v;ith' the benediction by the President. James Curts, President, John Bredin, D.D., Secretary. 80 MINUTES OF THE BAY OF l^UISTE [1SN4 REPOKTS OF COMMITTEES, ADDRESSES, &c. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON OONFKRENCE ARRANGEMENTS. We vecomniend that the Conference of 181^5 lie hold in the town of Port Hope. That each deh-gate pay two dollars towards the expenses of enttrtainini; the Conference. Tliat the Secretary of the May District Meeting collect this anioiiiit from each delegate, and forward it, with the nan\es of the delegates, to the Secretary of the Billeting Committee, staling who have paid. That the Billeting Committee provide a home for each delegate, either in private families or in hotels or boarding house;). That any delegate (kiclining to jtay the two dollars required shall \n- responsil)le for his on-n accommodation. That in case of a surplus arising it shall be handed over to the Contingent Fund Committee. That tlu- ministers in charge where the Conference is held shall be the Billeting Committee. That the President of Conference, the Superintendent of the District, and tlu' ministers of th»' tov.'u where the Conference is held, be a (Jouuiiittee to arrange for the public services of the Coiiference, J. Learovd, Chairman,. T. Manning, Secretary. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS. MlSSlONAUV SOCIKTY. 1st. This Society i^\\sX\ be known as the Auxiliary Missionary Society of the Bay of Quinte Conference of the Methodist Church. 2nd. The object of the Society is the support and enlargement of the mission work under the direction of the Metliodist Church. 3rd. Every person paying annually the sum of four dollars and upwards, and every person collecting annually ten doUais and upwards for this Society, shall be deemed a member and entitled to a copy of ih*^ Annual Conference lleport ; itnd every j^erson paying annually twenty-five dollars, or collecting for the Society thirty dollars or upwards, shall also be entitled to a copy of the CJeneral Report. 4th. That the Alissionary Board shall consist of the Superintendents of Districts, with an equal luunber of laymen, as provided for in the Discipline. r)th. That each Superintendent of District shall be the Treasurer of all moneys for Mission purposes collected on his District. 6th. That each Superintendent of Circuit or Mission shall be the Treasurer of the brancii Society of his own Circuit or Mission. 1S84J METUOi>lST CONt'KKKNCE. 81 7th. The money raised on any Oirouit or Mission shall he transmitted ais soon as colle(;t('d to tii(! Superintendent of the District, deducting only what has been disbursed for neeessary, incidental, and local expenses : atul tile District Snjjerintendeiit sliall in turn remit promptly to the General Treiisurer. All njoneys from the General Treasurer to a District shall also pass through the lumds of the District Superintendent. i^th. The Superintendent of each Circuit or Mission shall prepare annually, not later than the first day of the Annual District Meeting, a list of all subscribers of two dollars and upwards, also the Hggre<.;at« of all lollections and sums under two dollars, such lists to lie sent without delav to the Mission Rooms for insertion in tlie Annual lieport, together with a statement of the gross receipts, local disbursements, and rtMuittances. 9th. We recommimd that the Annual ^lissionarv Meetini's in every locality be held during the autumn months where practicable, and the taking up of contributions l>e proceeded with immediately after. 10th. We suggest that those Districts which have failed to elect their lay members of tlie Missionary Committee be directed by Conference to elect such representatives by said Provisional Districts, to be called im- mediately for such eletition, J. (!uHTS, Chairman. W. JoLLiFFK, Secretary. REPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE. Your Committee beg to report that, in their opinion, the educational work of our Church is one of its most important schemes. We would therefore urge upon all our ministers the importance of bringing the ques- tion distinctly before our people once a year, according to Discipline, and in every legitimate way of awakening an interest in the subject. We recommend that the President of Conference and the Superinten- dents of Districts be instructed to corres[)ond with th(( General Superin- tendents and the Secretary of the Kducational Society, to arrange at the Financial District Meetings for a combined etibrt to advance the income of the Educational Societies to at least .*'J,4C0 for this Conference ; and to hold, for thac purpose, a series of meetin";s in each District, at such date as the Financial District Meetings may deterniin<,>. Provided always, that such meetings be held in every case where practicable before the close of the present calendar year. We have heard with great satisfaction the Report of the Board of Albert College. We expect from the College, with its present organiza- tion and equipment, very important aid in the great work of religious education. We commend it very earnestly to the confidence and support of our people. With its important adjunct, Alexandra College, ir supjdies a desideratum not otherwise provided for in our country, in which we hope to solve the question of co-education in the only possible form, i.e., under the fostering care of the Church. 32 MINUTKS OK THK MAY OF (^UlNTK [1.SS + VVo ht'^ to nonii'jiate as Uic rcprrsetitutivt's of tli»' Oonffrence on the C'ollt'j,'t! Hoiirtl the Revs. V. B. .Strattoii and .lolm Lt-aroyd. \V't« rt'8poitt'iil)y Hiil.niit tliivt tin* Hfv. Amos Cftnii)lM!ll, having Won appointed \ert C^olhiye as at,'ent for that institution, with the view of eonipletiui; the endownn'iit and hiving hefore the people the elainis atid udvantaju'es of the Institution, and of securi''^ students tor thp same, this Conference hereby expresses its liearty approval of tliat appointment, and eonunend the worlv of Brother (.'ainpliell to the generous sympathy and lil)eral Mn{)port of all meihhers and adherents of tlie Metho- dist Chureh. We fiirtlier recommend tliat tliis iVtiiferenoe exjiresses its great >jatis- faetion witli tlie report of tlie tinancial and edueational prosp(?rity of tiie Ahua College, and commend it most heartily to the contidence and patron- age of our people. John B. Claukson, M.A., Chairman. Thomas Mannin(»j B.A., Secretarij. REPORT OF THE SARBATH SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Your ('onimittee beg to report that in consequence of the imperfeit returns at present available from the variou.s bodies coming into tlie Tuion, the lieport for the present year can oidy present an approximate idea of the state of tlie work. From the facts presented, liowever, you»- Conimittee are pleased to note the evidences of prosperity in all depart- ments of our work. The number of conversions reported throu^'h the year is very en- couraging. .The largely increased circulation of our Methodist literature throughout our schools is specially gratifying, and the hope is cherished that in all the schools of our unitetl Methodism our own Chui'ch papers will more largely supplant the -'other papers" now circulated in our schools. Your Committee would respectfully recommend the formation of Juvenile Missionary Societies in connection with our schools, and that all our scholars be expected to contribute not less than one cent per month, that thereby the funds of the IMissionaiy Society may be largely increased and a thoroughly missionary spirit be developed in our children. W(- would also respectfully urge that during the present year increased att'nition and labour l)e given to our Sabbath-school work, and that care be taken to secure full and correct returns for the next Conference. J. C. Ash, Chairman. Wm. C. Beer, Secretary. I.SS4] MKTHODIST CONKKUENCK. 38 KKPORT OF THE COMMITTKK ON TF.MPERANCK. We cannot cniphusizf! too strongly tlic ot't-mpcatcd wntinumt of our oonimon Metiiodisni, that tlic tratlic in stronj,' drink Ik oiif of tlu- most fruitful causes of all tlie nuscry and crimo in our midst, and le to vote for it when it is suhmitted. We also think that all candidates for municipal or i»arliamenturv offices should be thoroughly committ<.!d to total abstinence and prohibition prin- t ip'es, and that our people should bf the tt iiiperance question let us, as a united Church, firmly adhere to the teachings and traditions of Mt^thodism. We regard the legislation permitting the separation of the sale of intoxicating licjuors from all groceries and other stores as a steji in the right direction, and would urge on all municipaliti(;s its immediate adop- tion. We also hail with great .satisfaction the work of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and heartily wish them God-spei .1 in their noble work. We recommend that our ministers, as in times pat;t, preach fre»juently and specially on the subject of Temperance ; also that the provisions of our i)iscipline respecting the total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks of our members should be more strictly enforced, so that the great Metho- dist Church may ever be in reality what it is designed to be — a true Total Abstinence Society. We deeply regret that fermented liquors are still used in some of our ilmrches at tlie Lord's Table, and .strongly recommend that in future only the unfermented fruit of the vine be used in that sacred ordinance. We consider it a matter of immeasurable importance that the children and youth among us should receive all the carciful training that it is pos- sible to give them on this vital subject of Temperance. By means of Bands of Hoj)e, Sabbath and day-school instruction through standard t'xt-books, the circulation of our own excellent temperance literature, and, above all, making each home a true tempei-ance society, we feel that, with God's blessing, a mighty army of thorotigh temperance men and women may be raised up, who will carry forward to final triumph the great and noble end we have in view. We recommend to our people a greater liberality in aiding in the present struggle with the liquor traffic ; also that the most fervent and united prayer be offered continually that our efforts may be crowned with complete success. We recommend that the Financial District Meetings be instructed to elect a Temperance Secretary for their several Districts. r 34 MINUTES OF THE HAY OK (^UlNTK [1MS4 Wf fiirtlitT ri'coiiiiiH'nd that tliiH ll«'|)ort !)•' n-atl hy the iuiui»t(^T nt, each Hpi»»iiitiiii'iit ut as early a diitr as may he convenieut. All of which is n'Hi»ectfully suhinitted. J. C Hk.ymouii, Chairman. H. >F. Hammond, S^rrftanj. REPORT OF TIIK COMMITTEK ON CmTRCH PROPKRTY. The Cniumittee met in the EuhI Methodist Chureh, Napanee, on Satin dav, .IiiiH' "Jlst. at .'{ p.m., and thencfforward hy adjournment. The Re\. J. ('. Asii was appointed (Chairman, and Ji(n'. \V. Toinhlin, S(^cretary. After due consideration of tlie casts Urouj^ht Itefore them, the Com niittee made the following recommendations: — Rellkvii.lk District. Siilnt'if rtr(??ri/. --Permission was asked l)y the Trustees of Case Church, through the Rev. Ceorge Leach, to sell their chureh })roperty, tlie procneds to l»e applied to the extinctioti of the delit on said properly The ('omn)ittee recommend that permission he granted. C()nouRf! District. Col'iiiirtj. Tlif Trustet's of the late Bihle (Christian Chureh in Cohoiirg, through -Mr. (Jilliard, ask permission to sell their church property, ju'd- ceeds to Ik' applied in accordance with tlu' Discipline of the Methodist Church. It was recommended that their renuest he granted. I'nrt Hope. — The Trustees of the late Bible Christian Parsonage in Port Hope re(|ue.st permission to sell said property, the proceeds to Ih' iippli»-d according to Discipline. It was reconimended that pernussion he granted. • droftnn - -The Trustees '>f the late Methodist Episcopal Church, knosv n as Mallory's Church, retjuc v leave to sell said church. Their request was recommended. Sini/J,fi>hL The Trustees of the late Methodist Episco[>al Church in Sndthtield, through the Rev. J. Kilgour, ask leave to sell their church site. It was recommended that their request be granted. Campbi'Uford. — Apjtlication was made by the Rev. A. Browning and D. A. Crossley, in behalf of the Trustees of the late Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage, to lie allowed to sell the said property and apply the proceeds according to Discipline. Their request was i-ecommended to be granted. Application was also made by Rev. Messrs. Browning and Rice, in behalf of the Trustees of the late Bible Christian Church property in Campbellford, for leave to sell said property. Their request was recommended to be granted. 1884] M ETUODIST (.ON K K U |.',N< ; K. 85 Ila.twgs. ~Thi^ Trustees of llastin^rs I'arsonaKr, lat« Metho. the procefHla to be applied toward the erection of a parsonage on th(^ Hay t-ircuit. It was resolved to recommend tlieir retpiest to be granted. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. C. Asii, Chairman. Wm. Tomblin, Secretary. 1«84] METHODIST CONFEREN'CE. n7 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON A CONSTITUTION FOR THE CONTINGENT FUND. Name. This Fund shal" be called the Contingent Fund of the Buy of Quinte Conference of the Methodist Church. First Claim. Regular Conferential expenses, including those of the President and Committees. Second Claim. Special affliction, funeral expenses, and min.sterial supply. Restrtotions. 1, No bills in cases of special affliction and funeral expenses shall be entertained by the Committee unless receipted and assurances given that sueli bills have been paid. 2. No elain) for Circuit supply shall be entertained unless such supply be seconded or consented to by the District Superintendent, and at a salary not to oxceed that of a Probationer. Thiud Claim. Assistance to weak Circuits. Restrictions. o. No claim under two and three shall be entertained hy the Com- mitt. o without tlie recommendation of the fourth Quarterly Orlicial M.-et- ing and the Annual District Meeting. 4. Superintendents of Circuits or Missions shall be re(iuired to pay directly to the Financial Secretary all sums raised for this Fund. Source ov Income. See Discipline, .section 481. Committee. See Discipline, section 482. Regulations. The Committee shall elect a Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer from among its members. Two Auditors shall be appointed—one by the Committee, the other by the Conference. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a correct record of all Inisiness transacted by the Committee, and to sign all authorized orders on the Treasurer. All of which is respectfully submitted. F. B. Sthatton, Chairman. W. J. Young, Secretary. 'AS MINUTES OF THE BAY OF QUINTE [LSb4 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS The Comniittee on Missions beg to present Report No. 2. /Resolved, — That, liaving before us connnuniciitions from the Women's Missionary Society of the late Methodist Cluirch of Canada, and also from a similar organization in connection with the late Methodist pjpiscopal Church. re(jnesting recognition of these organizations and extension of Mi:5sionary operations along that line, we place on record our high appreciation of ladies' organizations in connection with this important interest, and assure the ladies of our heartj' concurrence ; and we recom- mend tlitit such or<;anizationf hitherto cxistimi; in connection with the Methodist Cliurcli of C/anada and Methodist Episcopal Church lie amalga- mated, and henceforth have recognition as part of the regular Missionary work of the Methodist Church. W. JoLLiFFE, Secrelary. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON A CONSTITUTION FOR THE CHILDREN'S FUND. 1st. This Fund shall be called the Children's Fund of the Bav of Quinte Conf<'reuce of the Alethodist Church. 2nd. This Fund .shall be under the direction of a Committee consist- ing of the District Financial Secretaries and a Secretary-Treasurer ap- pointed by the (Conference. 3rd. The claimants on this Fund shall be those speciiied in the JJiscip- line of the Methodist Churcli. 4-th. In each case the claim will commence on the 1st of May next succeeding tlu; date of birth Your Committee respectfully recommend as follows: 1st. That the income to this B'und for this year be derived from a jjer eapifti tax of thirty ci nts on the rateable membei-ship of the Confrn'nce, and that the amount so raised l)e dividt-d pro rata among the claimants. 2nd. That the Secretary-Treasurer be directed to send to each Super- intendent a printed circular seeking,' the necessary information respecting claimants on this Fund, such circular to be returned promptly t<> the Financial Secretary in each case. .'5rd. Your Con.niittce recommend that the Rev. D. F. Cee be appointed Secretary Treasurer of this Fund. C. Fish, Chcdrman. D. F. Gkk, Secretary. I 1S84] METHODIST COXFERENCE, REPORT OF THK COMMITTKK ON THE STATE OF THE WORK. Your Couiniittee reeo,i,'niz(^ with tliiuiksgiviu.i; to Alniic;}ity Ood the success which Ijas crowned the elibrts of our laliourcrs duiin's,' tlie past year in every phase of the work. 1. For tlie Holy Ohost who, accordijitr to proinisp, hath noiir forth with His ministers, giving power to the word, not lettin^^ it return void, liut accomplish tiie wonders of His most gtacious designs. Our souls swell with gratitude at the divine condescension and fulfilment, • Lo, I am with you."' f^n most of our Circuits and [Missions during the year wonderful awakenings and glorious revivals have attended and crowned the preaching of Christ our bh'.ssed Saviour. We cannot but feel it lo he but the divine acknowledgment and approbation of this our more perfect union of forces and consecration of powers in His service. Our people are rising to liigher pos.se.ssions of love and spiritual power. Duty and privilege are lieing l)etter understood, and very many aie pre.ssing into the higher life. (!od is setting His seal upon our consecrated ntfer- ings. Holiness and meetings for its promotion an; becoming the order of ourZion. The Captain of our .salvation is evidently leading on His ranks to mightier conquests. The ti'iumph of the divine kingdoui is by tlie strength of love in us ai d its projection in all the activities of our life, W^e only want love divi.ie in all its fulness to crown the entire Church and bring tiie world to Christ. The attraction of tlie Cross, acting upon our spiritual waters, shall raise higher and still higher tidal waves of gospel salvation, until tlie world shall be borne back to^Jod. \A'liat nnist be the secret of our power? Consecration, coiisecmtio)!, coxskck.^tion. This, our secret of power in the past, shall be our power in time to come. 2. We liail witli Joy the revival in oiu' midst o? evangelistic effort. which proved .such a blessing to the early Church, but at the sanif time would warn nn'nisters and peo))le to guard against that very natural ten- dency to .step aside and give \\\i the work into the haiids of strangers. The evangelist conies to help, not to supersede the powers that lie. The evangelist must not bf waited for in his coming to get up a revival, luit must come to supplement a work already well l)egun. As for Praying Bands, under judicious direction they have certaiidy proved a blessing to many a weary lal)ourer, and been blessed of God in their singing faith and prayer, to the bi'inging home of many wanderers, as well as in the stiiaulus and building up of believers. 3. We most heartily commend the submission of the Scott .\ct to the most early possible cojisideration of our Church and country in its eacii and .several constitueiicifs. An caire.st stroke now will be more elfectual than many by-and-bye. We hope we .see in this Camxda Temperance Act an advance guard of the mightier forces which, sure of victory, are press- ing on tiot far behind, under the leading of the Captain of the woild's salvation. 4. It is nio.st gratifying to hear from our Mission.s, Home and Foreign, of the providential ojiening of gates : and we thank the Head of the 40 MINUTES OF THE BAY OF QUINTE [1.S.S4 Church, who opened the ^ates, that Ho is calling and qualifying ni(Mi of all colours and climes to enter thei't. '). Of worship and the house of God. Thar in '>ur new Church \vc should make .soniethini!; of a new departure in retaining these sanctuai'ies for holy purpose, the worship of God; and that our Trustee Boards lir guarded in throwing open the doors of the house of God for entertain- ments of less sacred natui And tinaliy would we urge upon our mini>- ters and people to aid in carrying out that seendiness so becoming in tlie house of ist Church ix the Bay ok (^uintk CoNKEnKXCK: Deai! Brethren. — Wo, your pastors and fellow-labourers in (Conference assembled, cleera it a tittin<^ opport\inity to address to you some words of brothei'ly greetinif and (Exhortation. " Grace be unto vou, and ')eace from God our Father auil the Lord .Tcsus Christ." First, wf "i,dve tiianks to God always for you all, making men- tion of you in our ]n'ay<>rs, remembering without cea.sing your work of faith and labour of love." It is most fitting that we otler thank.s- idvintj to Almii'-htA' (iod for the abundant blessiny all our people, young and old. The Mdhutkt Maijazlim and the 1.S84] METHODIST (JONFEUENCE. 4a Chnstiaii Guat'dian should be introduced into every houseliold as a means of i^race, entertainment, instruction and Christinn culture. .'J. In this same direction of Christian culture we cannot too earnestly advise our people to patronize our (.'harch schools, two of whicli are found within the hounds of our own Conference. Victoria University continues to furnish the highest culture to under<,'railu- ates under tlie most favonrahle Christinn intlueiicos. We are happy to be able to say that the consolidation uf Victoria and the University of Albert College has been most au.spiciously accom- plished. According to the terms of the consolidation, as formulated in tlie United Cjeneral Conference, Alltert College, the educating body, remains in Belleville as an academic institnti(m of lugh grade. We confidently rc.-commend Albert College to our people for matricu- lation work, commercial college training, musical education for both s.'xes, full courses in Alexandra Ladies' College, and partial, special and elective course's for non-matriculated students o;oneraliv, in- eluding young preachers wlio are preparing for Conference examina- tions. Our people, perhaps, need not to be reminert C'ollege has a special claim on their patronage, being the property of the General Conference, and under the exclusive control of the Clnirch. 4. Our happy unioix of competing Churches, while saving ex- pense in some directions, does not exempt us from the duty of liberal contributions for our connexional enterprises. We can scarc(dy exaggerate the importance of prayerful, generous and s//strinafic giving for our Mission work, our educational institutions, and our beue\'olent enterprises generally. 5, We advise our beloved people to V)e ready for every good work, and to avail themselves of every Providential opening. Avoid- ing as alike mischi.'vous the two extremes of formalism on the one hand and fanaticism on the other, our laymen will, we hoj)e, fmulate the example of .some of their brethren by forming " Praying Bands " under the advice and 'lirection of the pastors, and engaging in the great work of soul-saving as opportunity is presented. To the same end we exhort our people to engage heartily in our cla.ss and prayer meetings, Sunday .school, protracted meetings, camp meet- ings, Sunday scliool parliament, and every other good work that eonttmplates the saving of souls and th-^ edification of the Chui'ch. We would exhort you also, dear brethren, to neglect no opportunity to advance the great moral reforms of the day, among which we count the present tem[»erauce mo\ enient as chief, whicli has foi' its object the total suppression of the traffic in intoxicating drinks. 0. We remind 3'ou, beloved brethren, of the need of '" faith, hope and charity" in bearing the temporary inconveniences, burdens and frictions incident to the first practical working of our newly organ- ized Church. While we would not rli.sguise our joy and gratitude for the brotherly kindnes.s thus far manifested, we nmst not forget f li«<., 44 MINUTES OF THE BAY OF QUINTE [1.S84 that it will re(|uire much grace ami wisdom to complete what has been so successfully be-i^un. To this end let united prayer be ofi'ereil for the spirit of ^rnice, of wisdom, and of a sound mind. Finally, brethren, "the Lord of peace Himself <^ive you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you til." Amen. James Cuiirs, Presidfnt. John Bredin, D.])., Secretari/. ADDRESS TO HER MAJESTY VICTORIA, QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, AND ExMPRESS OF INDIA. May it Pi.kask Your Majkstv, We, the nieinbers of the Bay of Quinte Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in the Dominion of Canada, in ses-sion it Napanee, ni the Province of Ontario, representing about l';"),000 nioinliers, 100,000 adherents, and 170 ministers, loyal sulijerts of your Majesty, desire to assure your Majesty of our most heartfelt sympathy in the bereavement which your Majesty has sustaiiu^d in the untimely decease of His Royal Highne.ss Prince Leopold, and, in view of this painful visitation of Providence^ embrace the present oppor tunity to express our profound sorrow and deep sense of the loss sustained both by your ^Majesty and the Empire in the leujoval of one who, though so young in years, had given such promise of havitig inherited his Royal father's genius and virtue.^; and his zeal for the welfare of your Majesty's subjects in all parts of the Empire We also desire to oft'er the assurance of our respectful sympatliy with Her Koyal Highness the Duchess of Alliany in the irreparal»le loss which she has su.'^tained in tlie death of her beloved husband, and that our most sincere prayers shall* be offered at the Throne of Grace, to the end that the abo\mding consolation of the Gospel of Ohri.st may comfort her in tl)is lioui- of her great sorrow. We unite in fervent prayer to Almighty God that this last bereave- ment may prove the occasion for new revelutions of the riches of Divine Grace, and that (lod will continue to bless your Majesty in all your endeavo'rs to promote the i-eligioua and temporal welfare of your subjects througliout your Majesty's dominions. Praying that the life, liealth, and prosperous reign of your Majesty may long coiitinue, We subscribe ourselves your Majesty's most dutiful sul)jects, A. Carman, D.D., (Jeneral Superititendent. James Curts, I'resvlent. JouN Brkdin, D.D., Secretary. Napanee, Ont.. Juuf ..'4, JS84. 1S84] METHODIST ('C)NFEKEN ; the tigures at the end of tlie lines denote \m first, second, (1 " ' * r tliird annual appointment to liis present Circuit or Station. 1874 Allen, Hiram l«.5r) Ash, John C I Sol) Adams, R. N. . . IS.'iS Anderson, James, Fin. Sec. I. SOS AUin, Roger ISS'i Adam, Alexander L 1874 Andrews, J. W 1837 IS.')li isr.s 1842 IS.^4 iS7r) is7:< 1871 1806 18(i0 1809 1839 1883 1882 1S43 18.')0 1881 18(i)i 1879 18fi3 18.54 18o7 18(15 1870 1842 1854 1856 18.54 1S72 1883 1880 1883 18.52 Bird, William, Sup'd , . . Uodle, (ieorge, Sup'y Betts, L. A. , Sup'd Bredin, John, D.D., Sec, o/Con/., Sup't 0/ District , Briden, William, Fin. Sec Bates, M.J Baker, E. N., M. A Jkichanan, William Browning, Arthur, Fin. Sec Burwash, N , S.T.U., Professor Badglcy, K., LL. D., Pmfissor Brooking, Robert, Sup d Bailey, H. E Bell, .loseph C Butcher, J. W., Sup'd Burns, William, Sxipcrintcidcnt of District Balfour, David Beer, William C Brown, T Campbell, A., Bursar Campbell, A. R Copeland, (ieorge H Ckrkson, John B., M. A Courtice, R. T Cook, William H Carr, (Jeorge, Sup'd Clarke, John S. , Superintendent of District Cleworth, Thomas Cragg, Edward Crossley, D. O (Jarpenter, George Coombe, William Calvert, James Curts, James, President of Conference . . . . Cannifton 1 Shannonville 1 Bath 2 Millbrook 2 Little Britain 1 Boboaygeon 1 Tweed 1 Belleville Belle%'ille West .... Napanee Brighton 3 Newburgh 3 Yarker 1 Wellington 1 VN ark worth 3 (.'ampbellford ..... 2 Victoria University . 18 Victoria University . 1 Cobourg 4 Plainville 1 Fenella 3 Peterboro' C'aiinington . . 3 College 2 Madoe 1 Flinton Albert College .... Castleton 2 Pott Hope 2 Belleville 2 Welcome 2 Sidney . 1 Colborne 12 Pieton 2 Selby .'.. 1 Tweed I Deseronto 1 Oakwood I Limerick 1 Little Britain 1 Belleville I r i6 IHTti J>S.S'J I SO I MIN'UTEM OK THE HAY OK (^UINTE [1.S84 I>yer, William 1'., I'rofi'smir ., , , Albert College Dewey, ( ioor^'o VV Trenton 1 Jopiw, Sidney K Taniworth . , . I Ire w, N . I ) Anlen I 1 1851 Dingnwm, Curratt J., Hup'd Picton '_» 1 »i)wn, William Bethany I ISTi") l)ii|)rtiii, S. A Hilton 1 ISfir) Denike, 1{. IV. Siip'cl Campliellford '2 ISti'J DunkU'v, ( ieorge Seymour East '1 I8."i9 1 (tivieH, John . Canton 1 1S'>7 Do\8et'. Archeltteus ()akwoo Hull. T. 1{., Sup'y Fort Hope 1872 Hortou, t;ill)ert . Canton . . . ]8;J4 Hurley, K., Su^i'd Welcome . Hammond, I\. M Haltimore. 1800 Hudgin.s, W. H Belleville , o.) 14 1 ■2 •20 Inwood, .lolm (without a Station) Xapanec . . 188U hn\ "ud, A Cannington 1 1S37 .leffers, Wellington. D. D., .Sup'd Belleville 1 I8.").'i Ja(iue8, .J. R., D.D., J'rincipa!, Albert College Belleville — 18()9 .lewell, .lolni A., B.A. Morven 1 18.")8 .lollitie, William Bloomtield 1 18'2.") .Jones, Kiohard, .Sup'd Cobourg U) 187;i Johnston, Francis South Monaghan . I 1868 Johnston, William Lakofield 3 1856 Kilgour, Joseph Smithfield 3 ISTi Ladu. S. W. . Sup'd Belleville 1861 Leech, (4eorge Belleville 2 1880 Leiteh, Robert H Foxboro' . . 1 1870 Leach, Jolin .1 Odessa 3 1874 [jimbert, William ISleUville 1 1876 Lewis, Edward 1). Hastings 3 1856 Learoyd, John, Super inli'.ndent of District Port Hope '2 1884] METHODIST (ONKKKKN'C'E. 47 II 22 2 14 •J I 1 2 20 1 1 ItWl Learoyd, William H \Sh:) Lt!wi.s, Jolin (J IH7n lAoyd, Walter W ',', Liiurence, .lolin 1,':W52 Liiinbly, (). li., M.A., Hupprintendent of IHntrict Wtilconie . l'()ll(!ge . . . . Warsaw , l>alryiii|)lc Stiriing. . . I8«i2 I.STl 1H74 1872 18(i3 18«N 18«i2 18*) I 1870 1877 1878 18S1 1874 iS74 1877 1881 187.S 1882 1872 l.S7:< 1 Stilt is7t; Miiybeo, A. C, Sup'd McAuley, Samuel Mctjiuade, Henry Metherell, Moea Mearinu, Charles Maefarlaiu', JaineH MeyerH, Toljias Martin, Alexander MarHli, K. VV Marvin, (ieorge W. . . . Mayl>ec, ^^'illiaIll J., M A. Mi'MuUen, .lames Manning, Thomas, B.A. . MeAmniond, Foster, B.A. MeC'anuitt, David N Mears, John Moran, J. X Mounteer, Hedley V. Mallett, Robert, ii, A. ... McCanuib, .Fohn A McDonald, T. H Mi'Kee, Thomas .S Foxboro' (^inifton . Frank ford Arden . . . I'levna Cherry Valley. ... .Salem Norham Seymour West . . Crafton riainville College Peterboro" Asliburnhaui .... Hethaiiy . Hall's Bridge .... Chan(lr>3 College Manilla West Huntingdon Baauroft Cobooonk 1847 NelleH, S. S. , LL.D., cliutccHor Vivl. Univtr-^ 18.% Xorman, William E., Sup'd ■ty Cobourg iS.") Trenton 188;{ O'Donahue, T. . . . 1S.S2 O.^^trnm, Henry F. I8S1 Oke, .1. H Ockley, K. L. . . . College Cressy Fenelon Falls Madoo North l>s.-.,s I8«2 18ti(; \m'?, 1871 188:^ I87t» 184() 1880 Peake, William H Pearson, M. L., Saperintevdent of District Pickett, Thomas W Phillips, Samuel B Palmer, William If Punshon, Percy H Power, .John Pattyson, William M Pope, K. M Pufifer, Isaac W Frank ford Napanee Con8ec*• (/UINTE [ISM4 ISfil .^tone, S. n., P.I)., Edifor Toronto I IH7S .^tetU, TlioiiiuM I' Bohiiiygeon 2 IHiM Scott, \\ illiain L lifaveiton 1 I mo Htratt'in, F. B. , Fin. Hec Madoc 1 IH«2 Siiiulers, William J Cloyne I 1H70 i.si:» 1.S7!> I.SIKS I S l.sU'2 1877 I S.->2 is7r. 1882 I87:i 187t) TliomPBoii, (^hrisoplier L Northport I Ta^'gart, CluvileH, Hup'il . Itrighton 11 Taylor, Kolieit Coiitreton 2 Tovell, iHaao, Superintendent of District Hoterlwro' 1 ToHcland, John Keene 'A 'I'lionipsoii, .S. .1 liaketield Tonkin, Ivlward A Bethany TlioiiHiH, Henry M inden Tinker, \Villian» Wooler Tucker, William B .... College Tomblin, William ? Milford I Williann, Kif in Sidney 1 Wright, Alexander, Sup'd Sidney WilHon, D. , Sup'd Najjanec Woodcock, Kli, Sup'd Napaneo 1 Wilson, William !>. P Anieliaahurgli I Weldon, Isaac ('olborne .'{ Workman, (ieorge C, M.A., Pro/esaor N'ictoria Colli ge . . , . 'A Wilson, Albert C (^avan H Wilson, .John C Dmcniee 'i West, William .1 South Manvers ... 1 Woolsey, Thoniaa, Sup'd Hiawathji I Watch, ('liarles \V Fenelon Kails 1 Wilson, M . K (College 1 Wilson, Andrew Marmora ;^ Williams, I )avid Marmora I 1.S3.") Young, William, Sup'd Trenton '-'."> Young, William K Adolphustown .... 1 8ti7 Yoiinji, Joseph Cohourg "J 18U7 Young, William J Thontashurgh .... .H Note. -The foregoing list is not published under the official sanction of Conference. IKDEX. PjlOR AcMiess, Pustoml 42 Addresa to Her Majesty the Queen. . 44 Alphabetical Lint ot Miiiistei-M 45 AHBistaut Secretary, Nomination of . 6 lioanl of Examiners, Report of '25 ( onference : Adjournment of 29 ( ►tficers of 3 Opening of 5 IMace and Time of next 29 (jliurch Members, StatisticH of 1(5 Committee, Nominating 6 ( 'ommittees. Conference : Albert College Board 10 Alma College Roard 10 Bible in Public Schools 9 Hoard of Examiners 9 IJrancli Educational Society. .... 7 Centennial of Methodism ' 9 Central Sabbath School Board .... 10 ( 'hildren's Fund 8 ( 'hurch Property 9 I 'onference Relation 9 Conference Special 10 Contingent Fund 7, 9 ( ourae of Study 7 Education 7 Finance 9 ( General Board of Missions 10 Memorials 7 Mi.ssioiiary 10 Mi.ssions 7 Pastoral Address 8 Pastoral Address for 188") 10 Place and Entertainment of Con- ference 9 Sabbath Observance 8 State of the Work 8 Stationing q Statistical Returns 8 Suiulay School B Temperance 8 Transfer 10 Committees, Reports of: Centennial of Methodism 40 Church Property 34 Conference Arrangements 30 Constitution for Children's Fund. . 38 Constitution for Contingent Fund , 37 4 ! r*ai Committees, lU-'ports ot—ConliuwU. Educational ;{i Missions ','30, yg Sabbat!i Observance 4] Sabbath School 32 State of the Work 39 ^ Temperance 33 I Connexional Collections, Order of . . . 25 1 Connexional Funds, Statistics of . . . 19 . Connexional Kuiuls, Treasurers of. . 10 j Course of Study 23 I Examiners of (Conference Students . . 25 .lournal Secretary, Nomination of. . 6 Ministers, Alphabetical List <.f . . . . 45 Nominating Connuittee (i Otticers of Conference 3 Pastoral Address 42 President. Election of 6 Probationers ; Three Years 11 Two N'oars . 1 1 One Year H To attend College 10 Queen, Address to the 44 Removal 11 Resolutions, Standing and Special: Address to the Queen 2(), 29 All)ert University College » 27 Alma College 26 Bible in Public Schools 26 Book and Publisiiing Interest .... 27 Carnuui, Rev. A., D.D 28 < 'ii'cuit Superintendents 27 Circuit Supply . 27 Conference Seal 29 PMucational Fund 27 Financial Secretaries 29 (jireetings 26 Ladies' Missionary Society 28 Mavety, Rev. Mr., M.A 28 Minutes of Conference 29 Ontario Ladies' College 26 Ordination Sermon 28 60 INDEX. Paor Resol'.itions- Continued. Rice, Rev. Dr 26 Special Ordination 28 Statistical Returns 29 Str.tus of Prol)ationers 27 Tabernacle Trust Fund 28 V^otca of Tlianka 28 Woman's Christian Temperance Unicn ... 28 Secretary, Assistant, Nomination of. 6 Secretary, IClection of 6 Secretary, Journal, Nomination of . . 6 Station List: Belleville District 12 Brighton 1 )istrict 1.3 Cobourg District 14 Lindsay District 15 Madoc District ] o Napanee District 12 Peterboro' District 14 Pioton 13 Statistics, Church Members: Belleville Distri-t 16 f'A.iU Statistics, Ch. Members — Continued. Brightcm District 17 Cobourg District 17 Lindsay District 18 Madoc District l<;i Napanee District ] (i Peterboro' District 17 Picton District it) Statistics, Connexional Funds : Belleville District 19 Brigliton District •!{) Cobourg District io Lindsay District Ji Madoc District 21 Napanee District . 19 Peterboro' District 20 Picton District Hi Study, Course of , . ;!;{ Superannuated Ministers, List of . . . I ' Superannuated Ministers' Fund, Sub- scril)ers to 2- Supernumerary Ministers, List of . . 1 i Treasurers of Connexional Funds ... 10 TiMPStii€i B##i: 1^^ JUST PUBLISHED, =^I AMMUNITION FOR THE (( SCOTT ACT" CAMPAIGN, THE OLD VICE AND THE NEW CHIVALRY BY I. TEMPI ETON-ARMSTRONG. 12nio, Cloth, 17S pages, Illustrated. Price "5 cents. A GOOD BOOK FOR THE HOME, SUNDAY SCHOOL OR TEMPERANCE LIB-^ARY : FOR THE . TEMPERANCE CONFLICT. A Collection of Original and Selected Articles ; also, able Contributions from Ministers of different Denominations. 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