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MINUTES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TWENTY -FIITTH SESSIOIST 
 
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 NOVA. SCOTIA, 
 
 HELD WITH THE 
 
 [ranville Street Baptist Ohurch at Halifax, Saturday, 
 1 Monday, and Tuesday, June 26th, 28th and 29th, 1875. 
 
 WITH THE 
 
 CIRCULAR LETTER, &c. 
 
 « CHRISTIAN MESSENGER" OFFICE. 
 
 Uaufax, N. S., 
 
 1876. 
 
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MINUTES. 
 
 OnANTILL^ STREET CHVRCIF, 
 
 Saturday Morning, June 2(ith, 1875, 
 
 The Nova Scotia Central Baptist Association convened this day 
 Itith the Granville Street Church, t.t 10 o'cToclc, a.m. 
 
 The Moderator of last year, Rev. E. M. Saunders, called the 
 Association to order. After singing, prayer was offered by Rev. 
 
 E. Goi'cher. 
 
 The following is the 
 
 LIST OF DELEGATES, 
 
 {k^jlaford Upper. — Rev. J. Ii. Read. 
 
 Bridgewater. —Rev. Edward Roberte, W. J. Gates. 
 ICMbridge. — Brother A. Whitman. 
 
 a«(er.— Rev. I. J. Skinner, Dr, G. O. DeWitt. 
 
 iCmmllis 1st, — (Canard) Brethren J. T. Eaton, (Lie.) Benj. Eaton, "Wm. 
 
 Uon. 
 
 I'mwallts 2nd. — (Berwick) Rev. Isa. Wallace, I>ea. John Lynch, Brother 
 ^ward Parker, E. B. Bolsor. 
 
 nwallis Zrd. — (Biiftown) Rev. D. W. C. Dinrock , Brethren Jptnes Bligh, 
 k N. Foot. 
 
 'mwallis ith. — ^Greetwick) Rev. J. L. Read. 
 Comtvallis 6th; — (Pereaux) Rev. I). Freeman. 
 Cmwallis 6th. — (Canning) Rev. S. J. Neiley, Deacon Harris North. 
 
 artmoutk.—Rey. A. S. Hunt Brethren J. W. Johnston, J. T. Vincent. 
 E(/«-sAouse.— Brother Jacob Miller. 
 fdl River.— Bro. John Crawley. 
 
 Mifax ls<.— (Granville Street) Rev. E. M. Saunders, Rev John Miller, 
 »con Alexander Robinson, Brethren R. M. Kipg, John W. Rhuland, B. H. 
 ion. 
 
 Mifax 2n(i.— (North Church) Rev. Prof. D. M. Welton, Deac >ns Judge 
 Cully, D. Thompson, Brethren A. W. Clavk, Wm. Robertson, John W. 
 
 Iiitman. 
 
 Hammonds Plains ls«. — Rev. Dr. E. Clay, Brethren Charles Thompson, 
 Btopher Haverstock. 
 Bammonds Plains 2nrf.— Rev. W. Lucas. 
 
 Hon<i/)or(.— Rev. J. C. Bleakney, Deacon Harris Reid, Rev. R. R. Philp, 
 bther W. A. Porter. 
 
 j/Drton hr— (Wolfville) Rev. S. W DeBlois, Deacon J. W. Barss, Rev. 
 [Cramp, Rev. Di. Sawyer, Prof. D. F. Higgins. 
 
 Sorton2)nr/.— (Garperaux) Rev. E. O. Read, Brother A. Caldwell. 
 
 j/orton 3rrf.— (New Minas) Brother J. L. Neary. 
 
 Harbor.— Her. W. E. Ha!'.. 
 
 dore.—Uev. J, Meadows. 
 
 i»|(ii/e.— Brother A. J. Steveris, (Lie), Deacon B. H. Illsly, Brethren 
 Griffin, Jeremiah Daniels. 
 
 flflaw.— Rey. A. Cogswell. 
 
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 ilargareCs Day.—^Rer. W.E. Hall, Deacon F. Hubley, Brother E. Hubl« ! 
 Margaret's Bay 2nd. — Rev. W. E. Hall, James Hubley, Ephraim HuHjtJ 
 Charles Webber. " 
 
 Musquodoboit. — Deacon F. La^ ton, Brother Joseph Wallace. 
 New Comwali. — ReT. John Williams, Brother Caleb Spidle (Lie.) 
 New Germany. — Deacon George Barss, Brother Joseph Crandall. 
 
 Newport.. — Rev. A. E. Ingram, Deacon Noah Dimock, Brother Ju 
 Walley. 
 
 North West Lunenbury. — Rev. J. Williams, Deacons Langille, Joseph , 
 grother H. E. S. Maider. 
 
 Preston 1st. — Brother John W, Rhuland. 
 Preston 2nd, — Brother John W Rhuland. 
 Pleaaantville. — Rev. E. Roberts. 
 Eawdon. — Deacon William Phalen. 
 Sackvilte. — Deaoon F. Webber. 
 Tancook.—liev. T. C. Delong. 
 
 Windsor.— Rev. J. W. Bancroft, Deacon M. Curry, Bro, J. M. Martin. 
 Delegates from Western Association. — Revs. A. Cohoon, W. H. Wa 
 W. B. Bradshaw. 
 Delegate from Eastern Association. — Rev. D. A. Steele. 
 
 The following brethren were invited to sit with <.he Association i-j 
 R. N. Beckwith, J. G. Schurman, Rev. Joseph Murray, J. i 
 Reddin, Rev. J. Wheaton Smith, D. D., S. Selden, Hans 
 W. A. C. Randall, M. D., E. C. Banks, Rev. J. E. Goucher, 
 S. March, Wm. Cummings, Rev. J. F. Avery, Rev. R. D. Burg 
 John King, J. Parsons, Rev. L. M. Weeks, Rev. Joseph Skinn 
 
 The ballot being taken, the Rev. S. W. DeBlois was ele 
 Moderator and entered upon the duties of his office ; B. H. 
 and A. J. Stevens were chosen Secretaries ; R. N. Beckwilj 
 Treasurer ; R. W. Clarke, Assistant Treasurer ; J. W. Ba 
 Auditor. 
 
 The following Committees were appointed :— 
 
 To Examine Letters. — Revds. Dr. Cramp, J. C. Bleakney and I 
 Skinner. 
 To Read Letters. — Revds. Wm. E. Hall, Prof. Welton and laaWal 
 
 On Arrangements. — Revds. E. M. Saunders and A. S. Hunt, Bretl 
 S. Selden, J. W. Ruhland, Deacon David Thomson and John Miller,! 
 Judge McCully. 
 
 On Questions in Letters. — Revds. Dr. Sawyer, Dr. Cramp, J.L 
 Bleakney, I. J. Skinner, J. L. Reid, E. O. Reid, Brethren Francis Webjj 
 and William Cummings. 
 
 Letters from the churches were read. 
 
 The Committee on Arrangements reported in part as follows .'| 
 
 services on lord's DAT. 
 
 Granville St. Baptist Church — 11 a. m., Rev. J. M. Cramp. D. D. ; 7p.| 
 
 Rev. A. Cohoon. 
 North Baptist Church— 11 a. m., Rer. J. L. Read; 7 p. m., Rev. W.E.1 
 Gerrish Hall — 11 a. m.. Rev. D. Freeman; 7 p. m., Rev. J. C Bleak 
 Dartmouth Baptist— 11 a. m., Rev. J. W. Bancroft; 7 p. m., Brother J« 
 
 Eaton, Licentiate. 
 
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ftrt Mciasey Prabifterian — 11 a. m., Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D. D. ; 7 p. m., 
 
 er, J. Clark. 
 
 \ Chalmers Presbyterian — 11 a. m., Rer. E. 0. Read. 
 
 \ Salem Congregational — Ham., Rev. R. R. Philp; 7 p.m., Rev. I. J. Skinner- 
 
 lOraflon St. Wesleyan Chwch— 11 a. m., Rev. D. M. Weiton. 
 
 iDartiHouth Presbyterian Church — 11, a. m., Rev. W. H. Warren; 7 p. ui.i 
 
 ^T. D. A. Steele. 
 
 \ African Baptist Church— \l a. m., Rev. I. Wallace ; 3 a. m., Rev. J. 
 
 leidowg ; 7 p. m., Re»'. J. Williams. 
 
 li/i«j'o« House — 4.80 p. m., Rev. I. Wallace. 
 
 \Cmdery Gate — 1 p. m.. Rev. W. E. Hall. 
 
 \Bammonds Plains — 11 a. m. and 3 p. m., Rev. Jos. Murra^l^ 
 
 ISackville— 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., Rev. W. B.Bradshaw, 
 
 \Eirhmond Presbyterian Church — II a.m., Brother A. J. Stcens ; 3 p.m., 
 ether U. D. Burgess. 
 
 IPoplar Grove Presbyterian C^ — p. m.. Rev. Jj. M. Weiton, 
 
 \fants Home — Rev. T. C. Delcig. 
 
 ipenitentiary — Bro. Wm. Cummings. 
 
 hmkJield—BTO. C. Spidle. 
 
 Report adopted. 
 
 'Rudved, That there be prayer-meeting each morning at 6.30 ; that the 
 brning Sitting begin at 10, and close at 12.30; Afternoon Sitting to com- 
 |2.30, and close at 6.30. The Evening Sitting to begin at 7.30. 
 
 JA letter from the Halifax Young Men's Christian A8?ociation 
 I read, inviting members of this Association to the free use of the 
 elation Rooms ; and the Secretary was directed to accept the 
 citation with thanks. 
 
 [Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. C. Bleakney. 
 
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 SATURDAY— Afternoon Session. 
 
 jJIeeting opened at 2.30 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. R. D. Burgess. 
 
 llinutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 The following brethren were invited to sit with the A^ssociation : 
 ilev. James Thomas, Deacons Edwin King, P. Crowe, and Bro. 
 
 \oTge Richardson. 
 Additional letters from the Churches were read. 
 
 'oloed, that Bro. Selden be requested to print 1,250 copies of the 
 [luteg, reserving 60 copies for the use of the next meeiing of the Association. 
 'mlved. That the Home Mission Union be permitted to publish their 
 Kirt with the Minutes of the Association. 
 
 ^solved, That a Committee be appointed to prepare a revised list of the 
 [liaters of this Association for publication in the Minutes. 
 
 'ommittee.— Prof. D. F. Higgins, Rev W. E. Hall. 
 
 faolved, That Brethren B. H. Eaton, J. Parsons, and S. Selden, be a 
 [imittee to Superintend the publication of the Minutes. 
 
 ■oh-ed, That Rev. Prof. Weiton, S. Selden, Revds. Dr. Cramp, D. 
 jtman and E. M. Saunders be our delegates to the Eastern Association. 
 
 ^ved, That Bro. J. W. Johnston, Hon. Judge McCuUy, Deacons E. D- 
 I J- W. Barss, and James Bligh, be our delegates to the Convention. 
 
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 Resolved, That Revda. I«a WaHare, J. L. Reid, R. R. Philp, Jas. Bancroft. 
 and I. J. Skinner and Dea. 6. Selden, be our delegates to the Wctt«ntl 
 Association. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. Prof. Welton, 8. Selden, and Rct. M. P. Freemwl 
 appointed to the P. £. Island Association. 
 
 Resolved, That any Ministering Brethren attending other Associations be i 
 delegates thereto. 
 
 Resolved, That the Board of Infirm Ministers be located at Wolfville, i 
 that Rev. S. W. DeBIois, Prof. D. F. Uiy^gins, Rev. S. B. Kemiiton, IterJ 
 E. O. Read, Dea. J. W. Barss, and Bro. Jas. S. Morse compose the Board. 
 
 The Committee on Arrangement submitted a further report whicl 
 after amendment, was adopted as follows : — 
 
 That all Committees meet at 9 o'clock, a.m. That the AssociiJ 
 tion sermon be preached at 10 o'clock, a.m., on Monday. 
 
 That the Circular Letter be read immediately after the Serraoii 
 
 That th| afternoon of Monday be given to hearing Reports 
 Committees. 
 
 That a Public Missionary Meeting be held on Monday e?enin« 
 
 COMMItrEES. 
 
 CiRCDLAR Letter.— Revds. D. Freeman D. W. C. Dimock, and ff 
 
 D. F. Higgins. 
 
 Denominational Literature. — Revds. I. J. Skinner, J. C. Blealtnejl 
 Dea. D. Thompson, Rev. James Meadows, Brethren William Eaton, £dw! 
 Parker, Dr. Randall, and Rev. W. H. Warren. 
 
 Benevolent Funds. — Rev. Wm. Ilall, Bro. W. A. Porter, Rev. S. 
 Neiley. 
 
 Education, — Revds. J. M. Cramp, D.D., S. March, Bro. John ^\. Bi 
 Rev. A. Cohoon, Brethren John King, J. W. Johnston, Rev. A. S. Hm 
 
 E. C. Bowles, Rev. Dr. Sawyer, Bro. A. Coldwell. 
 Missions. — Revds. I. Wallace, E. O. Read, Bro. Joshua Eaton, (Licj 
 
 F. Webber, Rev. A. E. Ingram, Rev. Edwin Clay, M.D., Rev. T.C.Deloi 
 Rev. R. D. Burgess, Rev. John Williams. 
 
 Obituaries. — Revds. Prof. Welton, and J. L. Read, Dea. A. Robins 
 Revds. W. Lucas, D. W. C. Dimock. 
 
 Sabbath Schools. — Dea„ E. D. King, Bro. J. Parsons, Rev. J. F. Aver 
 Bro. R. M. King, Dea. John Lynch, Brethren E. B. Bolsor, M. Curry, " 
 Cummings, W. A. Porter. 
 
 Sabbath Observance. — Revds. Joseph Murray, J. E. Gouclier, Ja 
 Bancroft, Brethren J. T. Vincent, Harris North and Dea. P. Crowe. 
 
 A short time was spent in devotional exercises. 
 
 Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to draft a resolution exprcssirej 
 ratitude to Almighty God in remembrance of our mercies during the 
 3 years of the existence of this Association. 
 
 Committee, S. Selden, T. C. Belong, D. W. C. Dimock, Ho 
 udge McCully, Dr. Cramp. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev D. Freeman, to Monday mor 
 g at 10 o'clock. 
 
 MONDAY MORNIKO, June 28ti\ 
 Upon re-assembling the Association engaged in prayer and prais 
 The Association Sermon was preached by the Moderator, B(j 
 W. DeBlois, from Psalm Ixxx. 17» "The Son of man wh 
 ou madest strong for thyself." 
 
Business rosamed. Minutes ot last meeting read and approved. 
 The Committee on Circular Letter reported, recommending that 
 j the letter be read. The writer of the letter being ab.'^ent, it was 
 read by the Secretary. 
 Raolved, That it be adopted and printed in the Minutes. 
 
 Resolved, That the Moderator be requested to furnish his Sermon for pub- 
 
 I lication in the Messenger. 
 
 Additional letters from the Churches were read. 
 
 The Committee on Benevolent Funds presented their Report 
 
 [which, after addresses by Revds. T. C. Delong, Isr Wallace, J. 
 
 Murray, and D. Freeman, J. W. Barss, and Rev. W. E. Hall, was 
 
 jidopted. (See Appendix A.) 
 
 Reso!ml, That the Association be held next year with the Hantsport 
 IChurcli from whom an invitation was received last year. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. Meadows. 
 
 Porter, Rev. S. 
 
 Dea. A. Robin* 
 
 MONDA Y—Aftem o on Session. 
 
 Opened with prayer by Rev. S. March. 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 
 The Committee on Sabbath rbservanco presented their Report, 
 Iwhich. on motion was adopted. (See Appendix B.) 
 
 The Committee on Missions presented their report. (See Ap. C.) 
 
 A resolution was moved by Rev. E. M. Saunders, relating to the 
 |appointrnent of committees for next year, and directed to be laid 
 
 1 the table for further action. 
 
 Addresses were delivered by Rev. A. Cohoon, J. W. Barss, Hon. 
 [Judge McCully, Rev. Isa. Wallace, Rev. W. H. Warren and Rev. 
 'jseph Murray. 
 
 Hon. Dr. Parker, Rev. E. N. Archibald and Bro. John Crawley 
 uere invited to a seat with the Association. 
 
 The Committee on Questions in Letters presented theiy report 
 »hich, on motion, was received to be discussed clause by clause. 
 
 Resolved, That the first clause be adopted. 
 
 On motion, and after addresses by Brother J. W. Johnston, Rev. 
 )r. Sawyer, Rev. A. S. Hunt, Rev. S. J. Neily, Rev. Isa Wallace, 
 I W. Barss, Rev. E. M. Saunders, Rev. J, F. Avery, D. Freeman, 
 m. Dr. Parker, Rev. A. Colioon, the 2nd clause of the report 
 
 ssed. 
 
 Revoked, That the third clause, recommending the reception of the 
 Pleasantville Church into the Association, passed. 
 Resolced, That the Report be adopted as a whole. (See Appendix D.) 
 
 The Letter from the Pleasantville Church was read. 
 
 Rev. E. Roberts received, from the Moderator, the right hand of 
 
 [ellowship on behalf of the Church. 
 
 Rmhtd That the North Church, and the Brethren worshiping in Gerrish 
 i«il, be recommended to call a Mutual Council for the adjustment of their 
 iifferennes, if they shall not be able of themselves to render the aid of a 
 >)uncil unnecessary. 
 
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 Resoiied, That the ABSociRtfon hereby exprcse tlielr heiirtreU iympathy 
 for our beloved brethren, the Kevdg. Jamoi Parker and Robert S. Morton, 
 now laid aside bv bodily afHictions, from their chosen work, and tlint while 
 wc bow in submission to the mysterious dicpensations of Divine I'rovidence 
 that deprives us of the presence of these Brethren in our councils and Inbon, 
 we wion to asstire our esteemed brethren that we remember them in our 
 prayers and affectionate regards. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. Isa. Wallace. 
 
 MONDA Y— Evening Session. 
 
 This ses'-ion was wholly givfn to prayer and praise, and addresses 
 on the subject of Missions. The congregation was large. 
 
 The Moderator spoke briefly of the duty of preaching the Gospel 
 to all nations, and held that the more our Churches labored to give 
 the Gospel to foreign nations the more were they blessed in their | 
 labors at borne. 
 
 Rev. Isa. Wallace gave a brief account of what our Home! 
 Mission Union had accomplished in tiie fostering of feeble 
 Churches. At Annapolis Royal the Church had been greatly built 
 up and strengthened. To the Church io the town of Shelburne and 
 a cluster of weak Churches in that county, they had given great 
 assistance. At Kentville and Digby very much had been done to 
 assist the feeble Churches existing there. The Union had accom- 
 plished much, but there was yet abundance of work to be done. I 
 At Lunenburg, at Baddeck, all along our Atlantic coast, in Cape 
 Breton, in P. E. Island, the fields were white to the harvest. 
 Wherefore should we so labor to spread the Gospel ? For our 
 Saviour's sake, and for the sake of humanity. Loyalty to JesuJ, 
 loyalty to truth compelled us to labor to the utmost of our strength. 
 
 A collectiou was then taken for Home Missions. 
 
 Rev. W. JE. Hall followed on the same subject, giving the fruiti] 
 of a large experience among scattered and destitute Churches, and 
 pleading earnestly on their behalf, contending we should not only 
 give of our means, but should not hesitate to send our Pastors out to j 
 these Churches. 
 
 Deacon John Benoit, of H. M. S. " Sea Gull," now at this port,! 
 whose duties had called him to many parts of the world, recounted 
 several incidents of his experience ; contrasted the happy conditioD 
 of countries having Christianity with the deplorable state of thosej 
 still without the Gospel ; and urged the duty of every christian] 
 (and every christian is a Missionar}') to do all in his power to] 
 give the Gospel to all nations. 
 
 Bro. Benoit was, on motion, invited to a seat with the Association.! 
 
 Rev. D. Freeman spoke of French Missions as the connecting link 
 between our Foreign and Home Missions. Our French population 
 had strong and peculiar claims upon us on many grounds. They] 
 were among us, and were ihe former possessors of our Province.! 
 We owe much to them — a good measure of success has crown 
 the labors of our French Missionaries. 
 
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rlfelt •ympathy 
 bert S. Morton, 
 . and that vrhile 
 vine Providence 
 inci'B and Inbon, 
 ber them in our 
 
 
 
 Rev. W. H. Warren spoke of the methods of raising funds for 
 
 Ibenevolent objects, and while he urged more frequent and systemntic 
 
 IgiTiDg, lie claimed that after all, system was of less importance than 
 
 Itbe benevolent dinposition ; almost any system would work well if 
 
 he people had a mind to give. 
 
 Rev. John Clarke spoke chiefly of Foreign Mission work, elo- 
 Untly urging the duty of giving the Gospel to all nations. 
 
 ag Session. 
 
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 iing the Gospel 
 labored to give 1 
 blessed in their 
 
 hat our Home 
 uring of feeble 
 en greatly built I 
 f Shelburne and 1 
 had given great I 
 ftd been done to | 
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 ic coast, in Cape ! 
 to the harvest, 
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 loyalty to Jesu?, 
 , of our strength. | 
 
 [giving the fruits 
 Churches, and 
 should not only 
 ir Pastors out to 
 
 how at this port, I 
 torld, recounted 
 Ihappy condition 
 t state of those 
 I every christian! 
 In his power to 
 
 Ithe Association. I 
 1 connecting link 
 Inch population! 
 Irounds. They 
 Tour ProvincfJ 
 U has crowned j 
 
 TUESDAY MORNING, June 29th. 
 
 Meeting opened with prayer by Rev. S. March. 
 Minutes of two last meetings read and approved. 
 The Committee on obituaries presented their report which, on 
 Uion, was adopted. [See Appendix E.] 
 
 loUowing resolution was moved by Rev. Dr. Cramp and 
 ended by Hon. Dr. Parker, and discussed by them, and by J. W. 
 4rss, Hon. Judge McCully and Rev. T. C. Delong, and.passed. 
 
 [That tliis Association, compt sed of the Baptist Cliurclies of the counties of 
 tlifax, Kings, Hants, and Lunenburg, revrard the present distribution of 
 oTinciHl money among the different Colleges in Mova Scotia as in- 
 
 liuitabli", unj ust, and disproportionate, and 
 
 Jhtrefore Resolved that tiiey recommend the people of tho Churches of this 
 
 ociation, to present to the Legiplative Council and House of Assembly, 
 
 •next session, petitions, as largely signed as practicable, praying for such 
 
 Ircadjustinent of the present distribution of Provincial moneys among our 
 
 joUeges as may be fair and equitable to all the denominations concerned. 
 
 ev. D. PVeeman handed in $10 contributed by Dr. Wickwire 
 lards the salary of the Theological Professor. 
 [The Committee appointed last year to facilitate busineas, present- 
 1 their report. 
 
 |fieic/r(;(f, Tliat it be discussed clause by clause. 
 I Motion having been made to adopt the first clause, it was moved 
 
 I carrit d in amendment that we proceed to the business appointed 
 'this session. 
 
 [The Committee on Education then presented their report which 
 jer brief addresses by Prof. Welton and Judge McCully passed. 
 ee Appendix F.] 
 
 Uter some consideration it was resolved to hold a public Educa- 
 meeting this evening. 
 
 The Committee on Arrangements presented a further repori as 
 lows : — 
 
 jl'he Committee further recommend that the Rev. J. "W. Manning 
 hch tiie next Assbciational Sermon, and that the Rev. James 
 
 ncrof't be his alternate — that the Rev. Dr. Cramp write the Cir- 
 
 ar Letter— and that Dr. Margeson, W. A. Porter, and Rev. 
 Hleakney, be a committee to secure reduction of fares on the 
 
 Iway for those attending the next As.-ociation. Report adopted. 
 
 The Treasurer of the Association submitted a statement of moneys 
 
 feived by him. 
 
 the account of the Treasurer of the Infirm Ministers' Board was 
 
 I 
 
 * 
 
VJ 
 
 * 
 
 submitted and adopted, and directed to be printed in the Minutes.! 
 [See Appendix G.] 
 
 The Committee on Sabbath Schools presented their Report byl 
 their Chairman, Deacon E. D. King, who gave an earnest and able! 
 address on Sunday School work. Report adopted. [See App. li.j 
 
 The Committee on Arrangements further reported that Rev. DrJ 
 Sawyer, Hon. Judge McCully, Hon. Dr. Parker, Professor D. fJ 
 Higgins and D. M. Welton, and Rev. Dr. Cramp, would nddrea 
 the meeting this evening. 
 
 The following resolution was moved by Bro. J. Parsons and 
 passed : — 
 
 Resolved, That this iSesociation record, with thanksgiving, tlie steady pn 
 gress of the important christian virtue of Temperance — tliat now few, ifarjj 
 of the Churches of our denomination will receive or retain in their commit 
 nion any member who persists \n dealing in intoxicating liquors, or wit 
 persists in using such liquors as a beverage— that it is incumbent up 
 every christian not only to be law-abiding himself, but to use every endeaTo 
 to aid in the enforcement of righteous laws ; and that the illicit liquor se ling 
 in consid(*ration of the utterly demoralizing eflect of the traflBc, should I 
 reprobated and put down by the combined effort of christians and rigblj 
 thinking people. 
 
 On motion it was resolved, That the cordial thanks of this Association 1 
 hereby given to the members of the Granville Street Church and congrefj 
 ation, and our oiher Baptist brethren and friends in Halifax, for their lios] 
 tality and kindness to us during this Session. 
 
 Resolved, That the thanks of this Association be conveyed to the KaiinJ 
 authorities for reduction of fares to delegates. 
 
 The Committee appointed at the Saturday afternoon session fj 
 draft a resolution in review of the past twenty-five years, presentei 
 their report which, on motion, was adopted as follows : — 
 
 Seeing it is now twenty -five years since this Association was formed bjj 
 division of thp one Nova Scotia Baptist Association, in 1850, after a quart 
 of a century of ulessing experienced by the churches of which it iscomp 
 it becomes us at this time to call to r^ind the abundant favors bestowed up 
 the churches of this Association during that period, and the loud call tt* 
 make upon us for devout gratitude to Almighty God. On our part d« 
 humility should be felt that we have not done our work more cfficientijl 
 the vineyard of our Lord and Master, Here would we erect our Kbenei| 
 and say, "Hitherto the Lord hath helped us." Amid all the changes i 
 life and ravages of death not only have there been continued accession!) 
 our numbers, to fill the places of the departed ; but a growth has beeiisecii[ 
 ed so that d;iring those years our numbers have been doubled. In enteri 
 on the fourth quarter of a century as Associated Baptists in this I'rovii 
 we would cherish the hope that a much larger ingathering of souls willl 
 seen in the coming twenty -five years than has been witnessed in either j 
 the preceding quarters of a century. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J, W. Bancroft, and singing! 
 the Doxology and the Benediction, to meet with the Ilantjp 
 Church on the Saturday following the 20th June, 1876. 
 
 S. W. DeBlois, Modeniior\ 
 
 B. H. Eaton, ) o , .-u 
 
 .TO r Secretmi 
 
 A. J. SxfiVENS, j 
 
11 
 
 in the Minute*.] 
 
 ,heir Report by] 
 larnest and able| 
 [See App. II" 
 d that Rev. Dr'l 
 Professor D. Fj 
 ), would nddrea 
 
 J. Parsons an^ 
 
 ing, the steady [ 
 lilt now fevr.ifarjj 
 in in their commu 
 ing lJqi?or8, or wh 
 is incumbent upa 
 use every endeava 
 illicit liquor se lin^ 
 le traffic, should H 
 ihristians and righl| 
 
 [ tliis Association I 
 ;hurch and congre^ 
 llfax, for their hospi 
 
 'eyed to the Railwaj 
 
 fternoon session! 
 e years, presenlej 
 )llow3 : — 
 
 tion was formed by] 
 
 1850, after a quart 
 
 gvliich it is compoK 
 
 iTors bestowed up 
 
 d the louilcalltb 
 
 On our piirtdel 
 
 I more efficientlyj 
 
 •e erect our Kbeneij 
 
 i all the chf iiges I 
 
 itinued accessions! 
 
 ,wth has beeusecij 
 
 loubled. Inenten 
 
 Its in this rrovi* 
 
 tring of souls will! 
 
 [itnessed in eitherl 
 
 ft, and ?ingin?j 
 Ih the Haiit^P 
 ll876. 
 
 )is, Modeniior.X 
 
 I' I Secreta^^* 
 
 Ministers in the Central Association. 
 
 Name. 
 
 Present Kesldence. 
 
 Pate of 
 Ordination. 
 
 Place of Ordination. 
 
 Ber. 
 
 Atery. J. F 
 
 liiincroft, Jeremiah. . . 
 liaiicroft. J. W-.A. B. 
 
 Klwikney, J.C 
 
 ('Iia.-<e. Jolin 
 
 Clay, Kdw., M. D 
 
 Cramp. J. M., D. D... 
 Crawley, E. A., D. D.- 
 iJelJIois, 8. W., A. M. 
 Dimoclc.D.W.C., A.M. 
 
 Delong, T. C 
 
 Freeman, D., A. M.. .. 
 
 Hall, Wm.E 
 
 Hunt. A. S.. A.M ... 
 
 Ingram. A.E 
 
 Kempton, S. B., A. M. 
 
 Lucas, Wa'lace 
 
 MiadowR. Jas 
 
 Miller, Joiin 
 
 Neily.S. J., A. B 
 
 rariier, Jas 
 
 I'hilp. R. K., A. B 
 
 rineo,U 
 
 Kcad. E. O 
 
 Read. J. L 
 
 Roberts, E 
 
 Robbing. J. H 
 
 Saunders, E. M., A.M. 
 Sawyer, A. W., B. D. 
 
 Sliaw, D. G 
 
 Skinner, I. J., A. B... 
 
 Spencer, \Viu 
 
 Stevens, Jas 
 
 Virtito, N 
 
 Wallace, Isa., A. M.. . 
 Wtlton. D. M., A.M.. 
 
 Weathers, Geo 
 
 Williams, John., 
 
 Halifax Oct. 20, 
 
 Walton |Mitrch 
 
 Windsor April 17, 
 
 Hantsport iFebry, 
 
 iWolfviile IJuIy 1, 
 
 (Halifax I 
 
 iWolfviile !May 7, 
 
 iWolfviile iMay 28. 
 
 Wolfville iFeb. 26, 
 
 Bllltown 'Dec. 6, 
 
 jTancook | 
 
 ICaniiing lAupist 1. 
 
 Black Ft, Halifax Co.Sept. 23, 
 
 Dartmouth Nov. 10, 
 
 Newport May 28, 
 
 Canard iSept. 10, 
 
 Hammonds Plains. . .| 
 
 Lower Stewiacke |Feb. 20, 
 
 Hahfax 
 
 Canning Sept. 
 
 K'jtville "■ 
 
 Hantsport 
 
 Lorijf Point 
 
 Gaspcreaiix 
 
 Upper AyIe.sford... 
 Bridpe water....... 
 
 Cambridge 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Chester 
 
 New 3Iinus 
 
 Gaspereaux Aug. 4 
 
 Windsor !May 10, 
 
 Berwick April 3, 
 
 Wolfville iSept. 2, 
 
 Kompt jMay 12, 
 
 Mahone Bay |Janry, 
 
 LICENTIATES. ' 
 
 1«70 
 isitr 
 187.5 
 
 1835 
 
 1818 
 1830 
 18,')4 
 1841 
 18.10 
 1855 
 18(H 
 1844 
 1874 
 1803 
 
 180G 
 
 Tow.stock, G. U, 
 
 Rawdon. 
 
 Windsor. 
 
 Uichmond, N. B. 
 
 BiUtown. 
 
 I'ugwash. 
 
 London, G. B. 
 
 Providence, R. I, 
 
 Chester. 
 
 Chester. 
 
 New Albany. 
 
 Halifax. 
 
 New Germany. 
 
 Dartmouth. 
 
 North West, Lun'brg. 
 
 New Minas, 
 
 Hammoml's Plains. 
 
 Jeddore. 
 
 1872 North Sydney. 
 I842i Upper Wilmot. 
 1856 Margaree, C. B. 
 
 1844 Greenwich. 
 1858;Ga8pereaux. 
 18;)8'no|)ewcll, N. B. 
 
 1845 Drefreat, Wales. 
 1873, Rawdon. 
 
 18,58! West Cornwallis. 
 18531 Lawrence Mass, U. S. 
 1800 Falmouth. 
 185SjPort Medway. 
 
 New Minas. 
 1830!Horton. 
 18.32'Wilmot. 
 18.56iScotchtown, N. B, 
 lS.57'Wiudsor. 
 1804Newport. 
 l802jCentrcville, N. R, 
 
 Cornwallis 1st.— Otis Wallace and Joshua T. Eaton, 
 
 Cornwallis 2iid. — Charles Norwood. 
 
 Cornwallis iith. — .lames DeWolf. 
 
 Falmouth. — Charles Bisho)). 
 
 Horton 1st.— Judson Stevens, Charles Martell. Rawley Bishop, 
 
 Fred. Crawley, M. Brown, T. Bishop. 
 New Cornwall.— Caleb Sjpidle. 
 Hortou 2ud.— B. Lockliart and E. T- Carbonell, 
 
tl 
 
 ^' 
 
 m 
 
 % 
 
 mi 
 
 s 
 
 ill 
 
 ffiiwttlat: WjttUt. 
 
 STRIVING TOGETHER FOR THE FAITH. 
 
 Tub Circular Letter of the Nova Scotia Central Baptist 
 Association to the members of the churches of which it 
 IS composed. 
 
 Beloved Brethren, — 
 
 After much anxiety and prayful consideration, coupled with a j 
 strong desire to serve you in the spirit of christian meekne s, we 
 present for your consideration a few thoughts upon the important 
 duty of striving together for the faith of the Gospel. As the old serpent 
 entered the sacred enclosure where God placed the happy couple 
 he had made in his own image, and drew them into the suare of 
 disobedience, bringing down upon them the rod of Gods' displeasure, 
 under which all their posterity have been called to pass, so does be j 
 still go about seeking whom he may devour, boldly practising his 
 enchantments even in the House of God. If it be not so, whot is the 
 meaning of all the ritualistic display of the present time ? the out- 
 ward trappings and adoraings substituted for the lowly and spiritual 
 worship of God, who is a Spirit, and seeketh sucn to worship him as j 
 worship him in spirit and in truth ? Let us not be deceived, saith 
 the Apostle Paul, "God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth I 
 that shall be also reap, for he that soweth to the flesh shall of the 
 flesh reap corruption ; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the | 
 Spirit reap life everlasting." 
 
 The tempter bred discontent in the mind of the woman by saying j 
 unto her concerning the forbidden fruit, " God doth know that in 
 the day ye eat thereof then your eyes shall be opened and ye 8haE 
 be as gods, knowing good and evil." It we mistake not the signs 
 of the times he is still playing at his old game, striving hard to 
 turn away the servants of Christ from the path of obedience 
 by the promise of exaltation. Li too many cases succeeding in his 
 work of destruction, drawing men away from the feet of Christ to 
 walk in a vain show. Alas, alas, for poor weak man, what a mightn 
 current of evil influences is continually coming down upon hini,j 
 threatening to overwhelm and destroy him soul and body. 
 
 Infidelity is stalking through the earth, trampling beneath itJJ 
 feet the precious name of Jesus. Romanism, with its pomp audi 
 show, its boast of infalibility, is stoutly contending for the astendancy.f 
 Spiritualism is pouring its contempt upon all who abide by thfij 
 lively oracles of God. Universalism comes shutting dowu tbej 
 gates of perdition, and opening the portals of Heaven alike to' 
 servants of God and the stirvants of Satan. While worldly coo-j 
 formity is everywhere exerting its influence among christians ain-j 
 ing at tbd destruction of all vital godliness. If these statements aie] 
 
FAITH. 
 ENTBAL Baptist 
 
 HES OF WUICHIT 
 
 Irtrtliful, and we feel assured that they are, ought not the friends of 
 humanity to be on the alert, striving together for the faith of the 
 Gospel f 
 
 If we turn our eyes to the word of God it speaks to us in plaio 
 and positive language, it lays upon us its lioly commandments, leav- 
 ing no hope of salvation, for ourselves or others, but in obedience 
 to the Divine Will, by the full and faithful presentation of the 
 Gospel to our fellow mun. 
 
 Faithfulness to God, in this respect, involves the necessity of a 
 clear understanding of the plan of salvation laid down in the Bible. 
 li is useless for us to attempt to teach others until we have beeo 
 j taught ourselves, therefore a careful and prayerful study of God's 
 j word is the indispensable duty of all who would be lights in the 
 1 world, to aid their fellow men in finding the way to happiness. 
 [From this divine armory Paul selected weapons of his warfare, 
 which he found to be mighty through Gcd to the pulling down of 
 strongholds. It was Martin Luther's skill in the use of the sword 
 of the Spirit that gave him such power against Popery, and success 
 tin serving the cause of truth. Let us therefore, brethren, seek to 
 Ihave the words of Bible-truth deeply graven on the tablets of our 
 Imeraory, that when or wherever called upon to act in its defence, 
 Iwe may be found ready to go forth with bow in hand and our 
 |aiT0ws hanging at the girdle of truth. 
 
 It is also important, in laboring for the advancement of truth, 
 
 n, coupled with a 
 
 ian meekne s, we 
 
 pon the important 
 As the old serpent 
 
 1 the happy couple 
 into the snare oi 
 
 f Gods' displeasure, 
 to pass, so does he 
 
 oldly practising his 
 
 e not 80, whot is the 
 
 sent time? the out- 
 lowly and spiritual 
 
 n to worship him as Ithat we should have our minds deeply impressed with a sense of its 
 
 value. It is the only thing upon which the soul of man can lean 
 for support in its longing for immortality. 
 
 " E'en here, we taste the blios 
 Of an eternal honae." 
 
 Nor is this all. When we contemplate the change wrought in the 
 
 oral condition of mankind wherever the gospel has been heartily 
 
 ieived and obeyed, we are astonished that it should have one 
 
 nemy in the civilized world. The wilderness and the solitary 
 
 ilace have been made glad by it, and the desert to bud and blossom 
 
 the rose. Its attendants praise it ; it makes the poor man rich 
 
 faith pouring in a flood of light upon the midnight darkness of 
 
 e human understanding, chasing away the night of ignorance and 
 
 uperstition, and elevating man to the worship of the living God. 
 
 "hat shall we say, brethren, of the men who, if they had the 
 
 wer, would banish this Gospel from the earth : That they are the 
 
 lends of their fellow men ? We dare not, for they stand opposed 
 
 the foundation of all true happiness. Nor do we think those less 
 
 nsurable who give to tl.e world a mutilated Gospel cumbered with 
 
 e inventions of men. The early Church was composed of baptized 
 
 lievers. Against all others the doors of the Church were carefully 
 
 arded. 
 
 When the Eunuch asked for baptism, Philip demanded faith of 
 
 hile worldly con-Mm ^g j^ pre-requisite. Nor can it be shown that the New Testa- 
 
 g christians aiiO'Bent admits of any departure from this example. From wbeoce 
 ese statements are p 
 
 )t be deceived, sai 
 oever a man soweth 
 flesh shall of the 
 Spirit shall of the 
 
 |e woman by saying 
 doth know that in 
 ,pened and ye shall 
 Istike not the sigM 
 striving hard to 
 path of obedience 
 is succeeding in bis 
 feet of Christ to 
 lan, what a mighty 
 down upon him, 
 id body. 
 
 Inpling beneath lU 
 
 'ith its pouipand 
 
 [for the ascendancy. 
 
 who abide by the 
 
 Ihutting down 
 
 the 
 
 leaven 
 
 alike to the 
 
 i' 
 
ife 
 
 14 
 
 \\ien comes the practice of infant baptism ? Have we, in the Gospel, 
 a sett of rules to be modified at our convenience to suit the varioua 
 tastes and conditions of mankind ? If so, the Pope is the right man 
 in the right place. If not, the practice of administering Church 
 ordinances to persons without their own consent, stands opposed to 
 the Gospel. 
 
 The fear of offending those who favor the practice we refer to, I 
 or any other not having the sanction of the Bible, should not bel 
 allowed to hinder us from a faithful declaration of God's truth. 
 While we esteem it no part of our duty to offend our neighbors, we I 
 must be careful not to offend God by keeping back his word t«| 
 please men. 
 
 When an ambassador is sent from one court to another, is the deJ 
 livery of the message given him left to his own option? Does he notl 
 hold himself accountable to the power by which he has been ap«| 
 pointed to act ? Will not that power pun'sh any delinquency onl 
 the part of its servant ? If therefore the safety of a State ambassadorj 
 depends upon due attention to the restrictions laid upon him byj 
 an earthly power, may we not justly conclude that there is do| 
 safety for us outside the path of obedience to the will of him wl 
 power sustains the vast universe, and before whose judgment seitl 
 all men must stand and give an account of their stewardship. If m| 
 yet we have not attained to a clear understanding of the Will 
 God concerning us here as christians, let us at once, by the study ofj 
 the Bible and prayer, labor to get our minds right in this matter thall 
 we may not run as uncertainly or fight as those who beat the air. [ 
 
 If in the discharge of our duty in the sight of God men aredl"! 
 pleased with us, let us not be cast down. The world hated oarj 
 Master, and the more closely we resemble him the more deterniinedl 
 will be its opposition to us. The approving smile of our Saviourj 
 leaves no mom in our hearts to covet the friendship of the worldip 
 a friendship as tickle as the shifting wind. — To-day it will heap iti 
 honors upon us, and to-morrow trample us under its feet in ili 
 rush to place the crown upon some new favorite. Not so tb 
 friendship of heaven. That is as lasting as eternity. It^ 
 value remains to be known fully by the enjoyment of tho 
 pleasures which are at the right hand of God for evermore byi 
 the faithful in Christ Jesus, when they enter the place prepared fd 
 them by their exalted Head. Like faithful Abraham, who vtji 
 called the friend of God, let us hold ourselves in readiness toob 
 the voice of tlwj Almighty, speaking to us in his word that we 
 secure tor ourselves the rich rewards of grace to be bestowed at 
 coming of Christ. 
 
 Le us tlierefore, as the Lord directs, have our loins girded 
 and our lights burning, and be in waiting for our Lord, that wb 
 be comes we may be ready to meet him with joy* 
 
 
Iljrp^ttdlv. 
 
 (A) 
 BEPORT ON 3EKEV0LENT FUNDS. 
 
 While your Committee are pleased to notice the increasing liber- 
 ility of our Churches, they are yet of opinion that a great deal of 
 oney has been kept out of our treasury of benevolence by the 
 ence of systeraatic giving on the part of many. 
 We believe that if the work h to go steadily on, the supplies 
 ast be steady and uninterrupted, but how can this be if there is 
 )plan in the giving. 
 
 Again, if giving is a means of grace, it should, if necessity tu 
 
 I as individuals, be uniform. Few things will cultivate such 
 
 nmetrical christian devolopement as the habit of giving gener-« 
 
 uly, and at stated intervals, God honors with gifts and graces 
 
 1 who honor him with their substance. But, above all it is the 
 
 Jibleplan, and no experiment of our own should be thought preferable, 
 
 or prevent us from yielding to the guidance of our Father's wisdom. 
 
 [our Con^ littee would therefore suggest to the several Churches of 
 
 pis Association to do away with all human inventions and mea- 
 
 pring carefully the meens placed in their hands, commit themselves 
 
 EDceforth to our Heavenly Father's better plan : Upon the firi»t 
 
 ^y of the week every one of you lay by him in store as God hath 
 
 ospered him. (1 Cor. xvi. 2.) 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 W. E. Hall, Chairman of Com. 
 
 (B) 
 EXPORT ON SABBATH OBSERVANCE. 
 
 |Your Committee beg leave to report that our strict observance of 
 
 Lord's Day is a duty binding upon all classes of society ; and 
 
 cheerfully attended to, contributes largely to its temporal 
 
 nfort and spiritual welfare. Yes, there is reason to fear that this 
 
 ly is too little regarded in many localities, and that even some 
 
 Messing christians lend their influence to its habitual neglect by 
 
 julging in loose and trifling conversation — the reading of light 
 
 Jrature — the visiting of friends, and by habitually absenting 
 
 mselves from religious service on the Lord's Day, thereby ren- 
 
 [ing abortive their profession, as well as the pastor's efforts to 
 
 souls to Christ. 
 
 Bt all the members of our Churches hold this day sacred to the 
 and employ themselves in the diligent and careful study of his 
 [d and in acts of worship and benevolence ; gathering in such a* 
 
 
f '5 
 
 III 
 
 w^ 
 
 
 16 
 
 are neglectful of spiritual privileges and bringing young and old i 
 in contact with Divine truth ; and speedily the Sabbath will be heldj 
 in much higher esteem, and on the brow of many will be written 
 " Holiness unto the Lord." 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. Mdrrat. 
 
 (C) 
 REPORT ON MISSIONS. 
 
 Your Committee on Missions beg to Report that they regard wittil 
 heartfelt gratitude to the God of Missions the marked success that! 
 has attended the operations of the N. S. B. H. M. Union Jurini; 
 the past year. It will be seen by the Annual Report of the Unioal 
 for tlie year just closed, that a vast amount of work has been done.! 
 More than three hundred persons have been baptised by the ML4 
 sionaries. Much valuable denominational literature has been pulf 
 in circulation ; many feeble Churches have been strengthened, andl 
 more than twenty-four years in the aggregate of missionary laboq 
 has been performed. Eternity only will reveal the full result; 
 They would, however, recommend to the Board of the Union, a^ 
 regards the Book Department, the desirableness of taking earljj 
 steps to open, under the au^apices of the Union, a Book Depositor 
 in the City of Halifar, or some other central part of the Provinc 
 to be placed under the management of a suitable brother with 
 view to the more general prosecution of this important departraeDJ 
 of the work of the Union. 
 
 Your Committee are pleased to hear that a good degree of sucJ 
 cess has attended the efforts of the board in the French Depart| 
 ment. The Missionary, Bro. Normandy, has rejoiced over conversion 
 to God and accession to the Church during the year. They lean 
 with great pleasure that the Board of the Union are conteraplatinjj 
 the appointment of an additional French Missionary, who shall giv 
 his strength to the French population of the Eastern sectioi.s 
 this Province. In the opinion of your Committee the efforts c'i thU 
 Department should consist largely in Colportage, thus bringing tb 
 Gospel, by the circulation of the Scriptures and religious tracts, an| 
 by religious conversation and prayer, to the homes and hearts, 
 this important part of our population. The present crisis in oij 
 French Missionary enterprise demands much wisdom, prayer ! 
 faith combined with enlarged benevolence. 
 
 By the decision of the Special Convention, recently held at Arahen 
 our Foreign Missionaries and their work will be transferred to tlj 
 Eastern shores of Hindostan. Your Committee trust that tlf 
 decision is in accordance with evident indications of Divine Pro»| 
 dence, and earnestly hope that our beloved brothers and sistB 
 now, probably, on their way to their new field, may find, in leadii 
 the benighted Teloogoos to Christ, a most congenial and succes 
 sphere of labor. 
 
ig younn: and old 
 bbath will be held 
 y will be written, 
 
 J. MURRAT. 
 
 Tour Committee sueeent ♦»,-* • . 
 
 Mission Ad Socifi/j«- J ^"®°"'»berandpm«;2^ - '^P^a^^ 
 iuociation in onlfi. t„i i. ''""mmend to (!.•%. P "' "" our 
 
 irked success thatB-mpp filj^^ *"^ *o *>»»€, the wort „ ? . *® P^ace beforp ^h^' 
 M. Union durinzi^Sf ^^f «PP<»ntmeDt of coJlLT T^ '''«''"« of fJ^S ^'^ 
 
 ised by the mm K«p.!ctfiillj etibmitted. 
 
 )ort of the Union 
 k has been done. 
 ised by the Mis 
 ire has been pui 
 strengthened, and' 
 missionary iaboi 
 
 the full resuil 
 of the Union, I. 
 
 of taking earl 
 Book Depositoi 
 of the Provinc 
 3 brother with 
 
 
 A^rpU^'TirtE-"!''"" ■■"-««". report t. . .. 
 , brother with**", Wh^ffeM fV«»<>»- Firn, XV," J'?*- '«''" 
 
 Wh. twe removed Cm .r ^^ ^"••'ers in S 't/T^'P'*' ^ 
 
 Kl degree Of ..*;«'» Other B«p,fe, Si'*^V"'^ ■""« reEfdJi"", "''«'" 
 
 French Depa,ll'».'e judgement ofZ^°'^ ''.''« '■««t.ndord^r" ''^«'«r» 
 
 grant letters of 
 
 .d degree of sucW '"Other Baptfet churches nfri/*^« f^Suest 
 French Departl/" t>e judgement of t^e Pnl '^^ ^«"^ «nd orde 
 overconversiofc'onin such cJe^ L ^h™'""^' ^ refuse to 
 ^-'.'''^}^^r!^^ anHar o? n^^Ll^^^ jit in harm^n; 
 
 ;hono^*^3i„^.^ worship 
 neir communi««*;^„ _/ P 
 
 over conversionM:?'"'""" m such eaj?*^ " --"""mee, to 
 
 .ar. They leaJlV' P"nciples sSZ. ^H ^""^ ^escr.^u is n.. • . - - 
 re contemJlatinlThesecondCrl^^fro^^^^^^ ""' ^'^ ^^^'"onj 
 
 r, who shall giJpfrish Street, Ha^iS ^^'''^^» ^ho now «„;„. • 
 [stern sectio,l»'tey have organ^^?«' \"^ ^^^ »'" their comr^"*?'^^^''«^'■p 
 :he efforts cl tiff ^'ation, a: t^ThL^^''^^'^^^ request adS-''^^"" ''^^ 
 bus bringing ti^^ appears from the 1^"^'^^^ ^^"''^h of HLifl"''''"" '°'° *^» 
 igious tractMnl"!!5er of these perami« f'^" ?.*"t ^o the Asstt^?^' .u 
 Is and hea;t«If«Vothavinrb^e?di/^>" "^^'nberso^^^^^^ 
 ent crisis in oIf'"n'ng a sepafarorlS"^ ^''^'^ '^^' church f^ ,f '^"^^''' 
 iom, prayera*ed themselves inV?Z-?"[ ^"^ 'hat the. nrof"' ^""'^^'^ 
 f ;es acknowledge bv if ^"'' ^^"^^h, although ^ T *« *'«^e 
 
 held at AmheCo"r Committer haienn."?''''^^^^^ "' ^ ^^ *^"'^- 
 
 ransferred totl|P''on the various ZLt^Kl^I^^^ »' necessary to f.u • 
 
 trust that tf/e separating brXn^l;??'""^^ hetw^eTthe nIM'^'V^''^ 
 »f Divine Pn)*^ery serious natu^r'"'''*^'^'^* "a^ however ^ ^^"'"^ 
 
 hers and 8is.»«iation to receiteX/r^""^^ «« itis notth.^ f'^""^' «r« 
 rfind, inlea*«':ando«ierlTZnnr^r ^^'«'» have not hi i'^"^ «f the 
 al and succe:*'-^^^ ^ Xr.""' ^^ ^^'"-"^^ -Tn^^^^^^^ io^a 
 
7^ 
 
 But your Gommittee express their earnest desire that roeasnres) 
 may be adopted for the reconciliation of the North Church m^\ 
 the seceding members ; and they trust that there will be a 
 ness on all sides to make such concessions or acknowledgments atj 
 may be justly required, so that brethren may walk together in uniljf 
 and peace, and the interests of the Saviour's kingdom among m b 
 saved from harm. When that reconciliation has taken place, whicl 
 it is hoped will not now be long delayed, the way will be opene 
 for the customary recognition of the new church, and its admissio^ 
 into this Association. 
 
 The third letter is from a church in Pleasantville, Lunenbun 
 Co., containing a request for admission into this Association, i 
 referrijig to the delegates and clerk of the Bridgewater Church fJ 
 the facts concerning the formation of their body. It appears froo 
 the letter of the Bridgewater Church sent to this Association tb 
 the members residing in Pleasantville and vicinity were regularlj 
 dismissed to form a new church, and we learn from the brethren I 
 whom reference was made, that the new church has been formalij 
 received into the fellowship of the neighboring Baptist Churcha 
 Therefore your Committee recommend that the church in Pleasa 
 ville be admitted into this Association. 
 
 A. "W. Sawtee, Chairmaiul 
 
 (E) 
 REPORT ON OBITTJARIES. 
 
 iM^ 
 
 iifji 
 
 Of the number who have been called home during the past yei 
 your Committee would make mention of three. 
 
 Rev. Benj. Vaughn was bom in Chester in 1811. At the i 
 of 17 he was baptized, and received into the Baptist Church in I 
 place. Six years later he commenced preaching the Gospel, 
 with much satisfaction to his brethren. He was ordained at Wo| 
 ville in 1842. After his ordination he labored with the Sea 
 Horton Church one year, and then settled with the Church j 
 Hantsport, where he remained nine years. His last settlement i 
 in Kempt, Hants County, where he gathered many sheaves for | 
 Master. In 186fi feeble health compelled him to resign his pastt 
 charge. His last illness, which was long and painful, was borne i 
 marked resignation to the Divine Will, and his death, which occo 
 on the 26th of last December, was peaceful and triumphant. 
 
 Brother Aaron Ross, of Margaree, Cape Breton, came to H« 
 Academy in November, 1873. He professed religion shortly i 
 and united with the Wolfville Church. While in the Acadeinyl 
 felt impressed that God had called him to the work of the 
 ministry, and after making this known to the Church of whid 
 was a member, received from them license to preach. He 
 one vacation in the employ of the H. M. Union at Melrose, wjj 
 bis labors were much appreciated by the people and blessed off 
 
ire tbat tneasaresHup ^ 
 
 .together m umJ' i,,,^„„ ^ » College "« tad completed h« fi^"' 
 
 h-. «od a '£^)ZJit^^^:.::^jf-^ 
 
 Kespeetfully s„b„S'' ^ »' the comm„„i™ 
 
 — ^:M^.TOK, aair^an. 
 
 (F) 
 
 AS ine members of th' a — 
 
 * efficiency and ™~c I "'''°°' "PPeara 1 1? '^ '" «*ss of 
 
 List Church in tl»p]eted in Vi "^"".^"^ ^arge boardin "» ^'^^* hindrance 'o 
 
 ordained atW»he increase Jnih.^^ I"^"^^ °f fhe^Tcad " ' ^'"^'^"^^'^'^ 
 with the SecAndance in the Pn. ^^^^^^y will at otn! f"^ '' ^"^^"'•aging. 
 
 «t settlement *ege must be sustai-n.T''^? «^^^« ^o^Celn;^^^^ 
 ny sheaves for »ere trial frnm a ?^- ^^e present vJ^ ^^ffnding that the 
 resign his pastel it is hoped .h^T^ ^'^<^^^tie7pU^^^ ^' marked by 
 
 Ml was borne #everfunl\i^^'J^^'^ ^'^ be of sw'"^ ^7 ^«"ous causeT 
 
 [--manifested In^Th^el^lTfc^^^^^ fact that increasing 
 
 J- ^^- Champ, aatrn^an. 
 
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 (G) 
 
 INFIRM MINISTERS' FUND| m accoowt with D. R. EATOlfJ 
 
 Tbbascbbb. 
 
 1874. Cr. 
 
 Jane 1. By balance per account rendered {91i| 
 
 " 27. " Cash ftx>m Windsor Church per Rev. D. M. Welton. . A 
 
 •' 80. " " J. S» Witter, Trea. Cen. Bap. Association, m 
 1876. 
 
 April 28. " •♦ A Friend per ReT. D. W. C. Dimock i\ 
 
 June I. " One years interest on the Jacobs' Legacy , , 
 
 " " " " " Harris " Ill 
 
 " " " Balance interest per interest account 52j 
 
 $1079! 
 1874. Db. 
 
 July * 7. To cash paid Rer. SamL Thompson, Advocate ........ 
 
 " 28. " " " Rev. R. S. Morton 
 
 Sept. 14. " " Lent Rev. J. L. Reid for Mrs. Palmer 
 
 " " •• " " Rev. Jas. Stephens 
 
 Dec. 22. " " " 8. Selden, Esq. for Bro. Crawley 
 
 March 24. " " " Rev. C. Tupper for Rev. R. S. Morton. . . 
 
 " " " " '• S. Selden, Esq. for Bro. Allen 
 
 AprU 24. " •' " C. H. Harrington, Esq. for Rev. George 
 
 Richardson 
 
 Jtis!« 1. " Balance carried to new account 91] 
 
 $10J| 
 " " " Balance brought down «..i....i9l| 
 
 E. k 0. E. D. R. Eaton, 
 
 Treas. Infirm Ministers Boi 
 per C. F. E, 
 ComwalUs, June 25th, 1876, 
 
 
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 (H) 
 B£POBT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS. * 
 
 Your Committee desire to keep, constantly, well defined and 
 iminently in view, the grand aims of the Sunday School. These 
 nothing less than the conversion and sanctification of the scholars ; 
 )ject9 to which the most thorough oi^anization and systematic 
 jligious instruction, matters of very great importance in themselves, 
 lugt ever be kept subsidiary. 
 
 Tour Committee believe that the gpiritual prosperity of ourChurches 
 iry largely depend upon our having a right apprehension of the 
 —Oferi'lation which the Sabbath School sustains to them. We be- 
 i v. R. EAT05,^^g tljat the Sabbath School should be considered a part of the 
 burch in the same sense as its meetings for social religious wor- 
 $915WP' ^0 be supported and sustained in the same way as the Pastor, 
 M. Weiton. . (W every regular department of church work ; and that every mem- 
 ABsociation. 4«r of our Churches should have a plac« in the Sunday School 
 
 .Bber as teacher or scholar. 
 Dimock.. . . . jjBwe feel that the importance of a careful study of the word of God 
 
 ^ llHonires no advocacy from your committee, for all feel that our 
 
 jgth and progress as Christians depend wholly upon our possess- 
 
 SIOIOV * thorough intelligent knowledge of the Bible. Yet, much 
 
 and valuable teaching power is frittered away in many of our 
 
 Qg^^ *«^Jay Schools for lack of system. Your Committee believe that 
 
 'lorough comprehensive knowledge of God's word can only be 
 
 mer J ned by a well arranged system of uniform lessons, and tiiey know 
 
 ^j ■no better system than that known as the " International Series ** 
 
 *S. Morton..- J^Bible Lessons, already in use in nearly all our best schools, 
 
 len ^W *''ich your Committee heartily recommend. 
 
 Ber. George ■ Respectfully submitted, 
 
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 CONSTITUTION 
 
 OF THE 
 
 §i0va ^icatk ®^ttM §apti!Sit §i]^s0datio«J 
 
 Article let. — This Association shall consist of Delegates represent 
 the Churches of which it is composed, each of whom shall be a meniberi| 
 one of those Churches, together with Delegates from Corresponding Asso 
 tions, not exceeding five from any one Association, and such other bretl 
 present as the Association may see fit to invite to sit in Council. 
 
 Art. 2nd. — This Association shall meet at such time and place as majt 
 agreed upon by the body. 
 
 Art. 3rd — Each Church shall have the privilege of sending one Delegi 
 or more, but no Church shall be entitled to send more than five in additi 
 to their Pastor. 
 
 Art. 4th.— At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the i 
 ceding year shall preside till his successor is chosen. The choice of Moda 
 tor shall take place by ballot, as soon as a list of Delegates has been prep 
 as hereinafter provided. No brother shall be chosen Moderator two years j 
 succession. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to preside in all the I 
 actions, maintain due order, and nominate Committees, unless other 
 ordered by the Association. A Secretary shall be chosen, whose duty itsbi 
 be to record the transactions of the Association, and to furnish a correctc 
 of the same for the presf ; he is also to remaia in office till his successotj 
 chosen. 
 
 Art. 5th.— It shall be the duty of each Church to send by its messenj 
 a letter to the Association giving an account of its state, particularly ofl| 
 additions and diminutions within the last year, and generally of whatsa 
 relates to its peace and prosperity. 
 
 Art. 6th. — At each annual Meeting the letters from the Churches shall 
 first handed in, from which the Secretary shall immediately make outii[ 
 of Delegates. The elecaon of Moderator and Secret aryshall then takepli 
 after which the letters shall be read. Committees nominated by the Moden 
 shall not consist of more than five brethren, of whom three sluiU conititt 
 a quorum. When large committees are judged desirable they shai| 
 appointed by the Association, and two-tliirds of the members appoiutedil 
 be competent to act. 
 
 AAt. 7th. — When any Church shall desire admittance into this body, i 
 plication must be made by letter, and satisfactory evidence furnished i\ 
 faith and order ; this being done and a vote of acceptance taken, the Ma" 
 tor shall, in the behalf of the Association, give to one ot its messengers pn 
 the right-hand of fellowship. 
 
 Art. 8th. — When any Church shall neglect to make comraunicatioiij 
 three years successively it shall be considered as having withdrawn fromj 
 and shall be dropped from the Minutes, unless two or more members i 
 request its continuance and shall engage to enquire into its standing, | 
 report at the next meeting of the Association. 
 
 Art. 9th' — Although as an Association all power over the ChurclK 
 disclaimed, so far as respects any interference with their indepcndencej 
 discipline ; yet it is deemed a privilege belonging to the Association toj 
 for itself of the propriety of receiving or retaining any Church 
 «oimexioii. 
 
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 Art. loth. — The religious sentiments of this bofly are those expressed in 
 the " Articles of the Faith and Practice of the Baptist Churches in Nova 
 Scotia." 
 
 Art. 11th.— That u:e Moderator be authorized at any time during the 
 year, to call a soecial meeting the Association in pursuance of a requisition 
 signed by ten members thereof. 
 ♦ * ^ Art. 12th. — Altcraticns and amendments may be made to this Constitution 
 ^^^DtClltuOK l^)' ^ ^^^ °^ two-thirds of the members present at any of its regular meetings. 
 
 )elegate8 representi. 
 shall be a member* 
 Corresponding Am 
 ad such other bret? 
 1 Council, 
 le and place as mayi 
 
 [ sending one Delej 
 e than five iu addia 
 
 .e Moderator of ihe I 
 The choice of Moda 
 gates has been prepan 
 Moderator two yeusi 
 preside in all the tr* 
 ttees, unless other 
 losen, whose duty itJK 
 to furnish a correctcci 
 \ce till his 8Ucce8sot| 
 
 send by its messenp 
 
 fate, particular yofi 
 
 renerally of whatsor 
 
 L the Churches shij 
 
 lediately make outiP 
 
 taryshall then take pi 
 
 'linatedbytheModen 
 
 I three sluvU c^nM 
 
 lesiraWe they 8h»ll| 
 
 lembers appomtfiii 
 
 lance into this body, L 
 bidence furnished «l 
 lance taken, the Mo» 
 lot its messengers p« 
 
 lake comraunicatioil 
 ling withdrawn froal 
 lor more members P 
 le into its staniling.! 
 
 tr over the Chu 
 Itheir independencej 
 Ithe Association to f 
 ing any Church' 
 
 RULES OF ORDER. 
 
 RcLE 1st. — At every sitting, business shall be opened and closed with 
 Jrayer ; and immediately after the opening, the Minutes of the preceding 
 fleeting shall be read and corrected. 
 
 RcLE 2nd. — No member of the Association shall leave the Session before 
 he business is concluded, without permission of the Association. 
 
 Rule 3rd. — No subject shall be discussed without a motion first made and 
 tended. 
 
 I Rule 4th.— No person shall speak oftener than twice on the same subect, 
 pleas by permission of the body. 
 
 I Rule 5th. — Brethren invited to a seat with us may speak on all subjects 
 nder consideration, but vote on none. 
 
 I Rule 6th.— All resolutions shall be presented in writing. 
 
 Role 7th —Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the Minutes, 
 
 icept 80 orderrd at the time. 
 
 JRuLK 8th.— These rules shall be distinctly read from the Chair at the 
 
 eningofthe Session. 
 
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CONSTITUTION 
 
 OP THB 
 
 NOVA SOOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY UNION. 
 
 1. The Consolidation of our Home Missionary organizations, both 
 English and French, would, in the estimation of this Convention, tend 
 to the more rapid advancement of the Redeemer's Kingdom in this 
 ProTince | — the French Mission to be considered a separate Depart- 
 ment, and all gifts, bequeats, &c^ made to the French Mission to go 
 to that Department. 
 
 2. This Convention shall be osilBd the NoVa Scotia Baptist Home 
 
 [Missionary Union. 
 
 3. The object of this Union shall be to promote the spread of the 
 I gospel throughout the Provinces of Nova Scotia, P. E. Island, and 
 
 the Island of Newfoundland, the fostering of feeble Churches, the 
 planting of new ones, and the dissemination of denominational litera- 
 
 Iture. 
 
 4. This Union shall be composed of ordained Baptist ministers in 
 standing with their respective churches in the Province, and 
 
 delegates appointed by the Churches, each Church in good standing 
 with its respective Association sending not more than three delegates j 
 together with the President of Acadia College, the Principal of the 
 Theological Institute, and the Principal of Horton Academy, the 
 jiame being members of Baptist Churches in good standing. 
 
 5. The officers of the Union shall be a President, who shall be elect' 
 1 annually by ballot ; four Vice-Presidents, one from each Associa- 
 tion, two Secretaries and an Auditor, all of whom shall be appointed 
 
 ty open vote. 
 
 6. The Union shall annimlly appoint and locate an Executive Board 
 bf thirteen suitable men, seven of whora shall form a quorum ; and 
 pery Baptist Pastor in the Province shall have the privilege of meet- 
 
 ngwith the Board, and taking part in its deliberations, but not voting ; 
 
 he officers of the Society named above to be ex-oflficio members Of 
 
 he Board. 
 
 (. The duty of this Board shall be to conduct the Missionary work 
 fthe Union, and report yearly to the same, or oftener if required. 
 
 There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Union held in each of 
 he Nova Scotia Baptist Associations, in turn, to assemble the day 
 Irevious to the meeting of the Association with which it is held, at 10 
 jclock, a.m. 
 
 9. This Union shall appoint annually a Board of Directors to consist 
 
 [eight from each Association composing the Union, whose duty it 
 
 all be to give advice to the Executive Board in cases of emergency, 
 
 Bd by the written requisition of eight or more of whom^ the President 
 
 il call a special meeting of the Union. 
 
 [10. No alteration of this Constitution shall be made unless by a two- 
 affirmative vote Oi the members present at an annual meeting* 
 
MIlsTUTES 
 
 OF TBB 
 
 NOVA SCOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSI ONARY UMON, 
 
 HALIFAX, Friday Momingr June 25th, 1875. 
 
 The Third Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home! 
 Missionary Union, convened in the Granville Street Baptist Meeting I 
 house, Halifax June 25th at 10 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 The President, J. M. Cramp, D. D., in the chair. 
 
 The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. I. J. Skinner. 
 
 The Secretaries, Rev. M. P. Freeman and Rev. A. Cohoon, werel 
 instructed to prepare the List of Delegates, which appeared aj| 
 follows : 
 
 LIST OF DELEGATES. 
 
 2nd. Co-nwaUia-^'Rev. I. Wallace, Dea. John Lyon, Edward Parker ai 
 E. B. Bolsor. 
 
 OranviUe St. — Dea. L. S. Payzant, Hon. Dr. Parker and A. L. Wood, 
 
 Lower Stewiacke — Rev. J. Meadows, Dea. E. C. Bauks. 
 
 Hantsport — Rev. J. C. Bleakney, Dea. Harris Reid, William Porter ; 
 Rev. R. R. Philp. 
 
 2nd. Horton—Uer. E. 0. Read, Bro. A. Caldwell. 
 
 Hebron — Rev. R. D. Burgess. 
 
 Tancook — Rev. T. C. DeLong. 
 
 Chester — Rev. I. J. Skinner. 
 
 Beaver River — Rev. J. D. Skinner. 
 
 8rd. Cornwallis—Rex. D. W. C. Dimock, James Bligh and Isaac N. Foot. 
 
 Jiaccan— Ilance Mills. 
 
 Margaret's Bay— Rev. W. E. Hall. 
 
 Summerside, P. E. I, — Rev. J. Murray. 
 
 Newport — Rev. A. E. Ingram, Dea. Noah Dimock and Bro. Joseph Walq 
 
 Bridgetown — Rev. J* Clark. 
 
 Onslow West and East-^Rev. 8. March. 
 
 1st. CornwalUs—'Wm. Eaton, Joshua Eaton, Lie, and Benj. Eaton. 
 
 Acadia College — Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D. D. 
 
 1st Horton—Rev. S. W. DeBlois, Prof. D. F. Higgings and Dea. J. 
 Barss. 
 
 Kentville—BTo. A. J. Stevens, Lie, B. H. Illsly, T. Griffin and J. Daniflj 
 
 Canning — Rev.S. J. Neiley. 
 
 Upper Ayksford — Rev. J. L. Read. 
 
 4tth Comwallis — Rev. J. L. Read. 
 
 Great Village— Rev. M. P. Freeman. 
 
 Argyle — Rev. W. B. Bradshaw. 
 
 North West—Rev. Jno. Willams and H. E. S. Mader. 
 
 Temple Church, Yarmouth—Rev. W. H, Warren and W. A. C. Eaft 
 M. D. 
 
 Wilm»l — Rev. A. Cohoon. 
 
 Truro— Rev. J. E. Goucher and Jno. King. 
 
A.RYTJmON.| 
 
 25 th, 1875. 
 
 k Baptist Home! 
 Baptist Meeting 
 
 . J, Skinner. 
 A. Cohoon, \Terel 
 hich appeared u\ 
 
 Edward Parker 
 .nd A. L. Wood. 
 WilUam Porter i 
 
 Z,iter7»o^— Brethren C. A. Foster and 8. C. West. 
 
 Uemhers in their own right — Rev, D. A. Steele, Rev. J. W. Bancroft* 
 Rev. L. M. Weeks, Rev. J. F. Avery, Rev. Prof. D. M. Welton, Rev. E- 
 M. Saunders, Rev. D. Freeman and R. N. Beckwith. 
 
 The following brethren were invited to a seat with the Union : The Hon. 
 
 I Judge McCully, Caleb Spidle, Lie, J. F. L. Parsons, Deacons S. Selden, 
 Alex. Robinson, J. W. Rhuland, A. W. Clark, H. N. Paint, J. B. Woodland, 
 E. D. King, W. L. Prince, J. Burgoyne,B. H. Eaton, Francis Lay ton, and R. 
 
 I M. King ; and James White of New Brunswick. 
 
 The President then called for the Third Annual Report of the 
 I Board of the Union, which, in the absence of the Corre.sponding 
 Secretary, was read by the Recording Secretary, Bro. W. A. C. 
 1 Randall, M. D. 
 
 Bro. Randall also presented the Report of the Treasurer of the 
 [Board, P. D. Kinney, Esq. 
 
 Kesolvtd, That the Morning Session close at k past 12 o'clock, that the 
 |Afternoon Session open at ^ past 2 o'clock and close at ^ past 6, and that the 
 Evening Session commence at ^ past 7. 
 
 On motion of Bro. J. F. L. Parsons seconded by Prof. Welton, 
 ^he Report of the Board was then taken up to be discussed clause 
 by clause. 
 
 The first sections passed unanimously after remarks by various 
 trelhren ; and after the reading of the third clause the Session 
 idjourned with prayer by JRev. T. C. Delong. 
 
 and Isaac N. Foot. 
 
 Bro. Joseph ^Vale] 
 
 ij. Eaton, 
 [ings and Dea.J. 
 Iriffln and J. Danid 
 
 W. A. C. M 
 
 FRIDAY— Afternoon Session, 
 
 The Afternoon Session opened with prayer by Rev. Jno. Miller. 
 The third clause of the Report was again read and after having 
 en discussed by brethren J. W. Barss, I. Wallace, D. A. Steele, 
 W. DcBlois, Dr. A. W. Sawyer, J. Neiley, D. Freeman, Dr. 
 [arker, E. M. Saunders, R. R. Philp, J. W. Bancroft, Prof. Welton, 
 H. Warren, with some modification, passed. 
 The time having arrived for adjournment the Session closed with 
 ayer hy Rev. D. W. C. Dimock. 
 
 FRIDA Y— Evening Se:Ssion. 
 
 I The Union resumed business. Vice President, Rev. Prof. Welton 
 j the chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. M. Saunders. 
 [On motion by Bro. J. W. Barss, seconded by Hon. Dr. McN. 
 Rrker it was resolved to instruct the Board to assume, for the 
 [esent, the salary of the Theological Professor at Acadia College. 
 iRev. I. Wallace moved and Rev. S. W. DeBlois seconded the 
 
 
 molvid, That in view of the necessity of increasing the staff of Theologi- 
 I Department in Acadia College, this Union appoint a Committee to bring 
 ) necessity before the Baptist denomination in New Brunswick, with the 
 'that our brethren of tiiat Province may feel disposed to establish an 
 Bitional Professorship, in that department, and thus increasing the bonds 
 lUnion between the two sister Provinces, as well as affording gre»t«r 
 liitits for Theological training in that Institution. 
 
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 The Fourth clause was next read amS passed. 
 
 The fifth clause, after remarks by J. W. Baras^ W. H. Warren, J.l 
 P. L. Parsons, W. K. Hall, H. N. Paint, Wm. Cummings, M. P.l 
 Freeman, J. Meadows, Dr. McN. Parker and Dr. Sawyer. Passedl 
 
 The sixth clause was next read and after remarks by Brotberl 
 Jos. Murray was with a slight alteration, adopted. 
 
 The seventh clause was also passed with a slight verbal alteratio 
 
 The eight clause was also adopted. 
 
 The last clause was then read. Moved that further consideratk 
 t>f this clause be deferred to the next session. 
 
 Moved that Brethren J. W. Barss, W. Cummings and R 
 Beckwith, be a committee to examine and analyse the Treasur 
 ttccount to be presented at the adjourned meeting to be hel| 
 to-morrow evening. 
 
 Resolved, That Brethren D. M. Welton and Isa. Wallace be the commill 
 to confer with the brethren in New Brunswick, with reference to the Tliei 
 gical Department in Acadia College. 
 
 Resolved, Th&t the Board of this Union be located for the coming year,i 
 Yarmouth. 
 
 Resolved, That the Board of this Union be as follows < A. C. Robbini, 
 
 C. Anderson, W. A. C. Randal, M. D., J. H. Haley, P. D. Kinnev, W.l 
 Doty, G. E. Day, W. H. Warren, J. A. Stubbert, J. Rowe, P. Gaflaher.j 
 
 D. Burgess, and P. F. Murray. 
 Resolved, That the Board have authority to fiji any vacancy that may i 
 
 during the y( ar. 
 
 Resolved, That Rev. J. M. Cramp be President of this Union during I 
 year. 
 
 Moved that the Constitution be altered so as to read one Viiij 
 
 President for each of the Associations composing this Union. 
 
 Resolved, That Brethren J. F. Murray, E. M. Saunders, D. A. Steel* i 
 W. G. Parker be Vice-Presidents during the coming year. 
 
 Resolved, That the present Secretaries'— 'Revds. M. P. Freeman and^ 
 Cohoon, of this Union be reappointed. 
 
 Resolved, That Brethren J. W. Manning, Jv C.Bleakeny, D. W. C. Din 
 J. W. Barss, S. B. Kemptou, E. 0. Read and Judge McCully be Dire 
 Jbr the Central Association, and for the Western Association, Brethren Edi 
 Whitman, J. A. Durkee, G. D. Cox, G. N. Ballentine, J. M. Parker, ' 
 Tupper, John Clark and B. H. Parker, «nd for the Eastern Association ] 
 ten T. M. King, Nelson Dobson, Moses Lowe, W. Cummings, J. R. 
 Amos Atkinson, A. W. McDonald, and Kev. D. McKeen. 
 
 Resolved, That the Constitution be so amended as to add eight Dlrectonl 
 P. E. Island-^Qeo. McNeil, J. C. Colhoun, Jas. DesBrisay, Geo. DiiT 
 Alex. Scott, Artemas 7Tooper, Malcolm Ross and Ebenezer Lidstone. j 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. J. W. Barss be the Auditor of this Union for the) 
 ing year. 
 
 Moved that this Union do adjourn to meet in this place to- 
 evening at ^ past 7 o'clock. 
 
V. H.Warren, J.I 
 ummings, M. P.j 
 lawyer. Pas 
 larks by Brotl 
 
 verbal alteratlo 
 
 ther consideratk 
 
 Things and R 
 e the Treasur 
 Bting to be 
 
 ce be tbe commitl 
 erence to the The< 
 
 ■ the coming yew, I 
 
 '8{ A. C. Robbini, 
 P. D. Kinney, W.l 
 Jowe, P. Gallaher.I 
 
 icancy that may ( 
 
 this Union during! 
 
 [a to read one Yid 
 this Union. 
 
 iers, D. A. Steele i 
 
 lar. 
 P. Freeman »ndl 
 
 *ny.D.W.C.Di! 
 JMcCully be Dir 
 \ion, Brethren Ed' 
 |ne, J. M. Parker, 
 stern Associ(itm% 
 xmmings, J. R" 
 ,3en. 
 
 ladd eight Directonl 
 IsBriBay, Geo. D*'' 
 lezer Lidstone. 
 ^ia Union for the 
 
 this place to- 
 
 S^TURDAY^Bvening Session. 
 The Union resnmed business. President in the chair. 
 Prayer was offered by Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D.D. Minutes of 
 nday evening session read and approved i" mutes ot 
 
 Brother J. W. Bars, on behalf of the Committee appointed on 
 |nday evening, reported as follows :— appointed on 
 
 Yonr Committee to whom were rpfprr«,» ♦»,„ a « . 
 
 Assurer of the Baptist Missionary UWeport :-""'' '' '^' 
 That whilst presuming upon the correctness of the payments and 
 ^.pt8 as stated in the account, yet they consider the iferextenSed 
 
 much in detail and too much unclassified to be easily uncles^ 
 ,e have therefore endeavoured to condense and arrange helT.* 
 !Dts and receipts under different heads, so far as thev could d^{o 
 thout the aid and assistance of the treasurer wKdle te„ 
 
 int would have aided in the placing of terns under theTr 
 
 TeZl^Btrfll -- ^-^^^"1 But we re"commeod^n 
 ure mat tne JJoard oonden.^e their account for vublication nn^l 
 
 i^:f:srherdi'^-^^^^ '- ^'^ ^^^^^ 
 
 nancia state may he readily apprehended. And to do t h'sThey 
 S tkeV7'"''P "^ '^^ '"^'^ °" h«"^ «' ^be date of thb 
 rt re^retlh^^.^tf ' VT'""^ P"'"^ ^°^ ^"^""-^ operations. 
 
 fthe BoarH'ffi ^^- ^'^ "« ."^'i^O'J of arriving at the true 
 ibdnl t^ M- "*°"'^ '*:"'^'°«' «« "« ^'^^^'"ent is made of 
 bUness to Missionaries, Agents, or Publishers. This they 
 liwili be avoided in future. ^ 
 
 bf SavTMn^ -^'^ '^f ^^"''^^'"^ y^^^ «^ '^^ Board close on 
 Ut bel^r ^^ '° !r'' ^'^' ^*^^"^«''' *"^ that no receipts or 
 t L^' ^ °"u ^^"^ ^^"^""^ "^*«r that date. And in sub- 
 
 fcdT?"'' •'^'^''""H'"°«^«' ^h«t so farae possible aU 
 C nn • ^'^'«'^°«/:5^ ^^^ov or otherwise be slated ; and 
 
 m an approximate estimate be made of the probable amount 
 
 p ir s^d uro"' ' "''' ""' '' ''' '"^' ^^^^^"^^ ''' 
 
 All which is respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. W. Barss, Chairman. 
 jraotion of the Hon. D. McN. Parker, seconded by Rev. D. W. C. 
 ^k, the report was adopted, and the abridgment of Treasurer's 
 R, ordered to be printed in the Minutes instead of the full 
 
im'^ 
 
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 Rev. 1. Wallace, on behalf of the Committee appointed to conlii 
 with the New Brunswick brethren, reported that the brethren tit 
 did not feel disposed to Union. 
 
 On its being stated tliat a change had taken place in the feelin 
 of these Brethren, it was resolved to re-appoint the commitieef 
 last year for the same work. Names of committee as follows 
 G. E. Day, Isa Wallace, J. M. Cramp, D.D., Rev. David Freem 
 
 On motion of the Rev. A. Cohoon, seconded by J W. Barss, 
 
 ResoheJ, that the Board be directed to have the reports of the Corrcjp 
 ing Secretary and Treasurer for next year, printed, so that copies of i 
 may be placed in the hands of the members of the Union at its As 
 Mooting. 
 
 Resolved, that the thanks of this Union are due and hereby presented to| 
 Board for their efficient and gratuitous services during the past year. 
 
 Adjourned to meet at Yarmouth the day before the ^n^ 
 Session of the N. S. Western Association. 
 
 Prayer by Rev. T. C. Delong. 
 
 M. P. Fremian, > « , J 
 A. Cohoon. \ ^''''"^ 
 
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THIRD ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 or THE 
 
 The Executive Board of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Mission- 
 rj I men beg to present their third Annual Report. At their first 
 !^8ion alter the Anniversary of the Union, the Board elected the 
 fficere of last year. They were soon, however, compelled to lo&e 
 he valuable services of their Treasurer. Samuel Brown, Esq., whose 
 ^ble health rendered his resignation imperative. The Board were 
 iccessful in soofi finding a suitable 8ucce8.<or in the person of P. D. 
 Qnney, Esq., who had been one of their Auditors. The removal 
 f Revds. J. H. Sanders and P. R. Foster to other fields o"" labor was 
 Ut to be a severe loss to the Board. These brethren had been 
 bnnected with the Union in its incipient state, and had worked 
 Iboriously and efficiently as members of its executive. Their 
 ^ces, however, were soon taken by other men, good and true. 
 
 General Agency.— As your Board were pushing on their work as 
 
 Ipidly as possible, they were surprised and sorry to learn that their 
 
 leneral Agent intended very soon to resign his position. As they 
 
 *id not expected such an event, they had not provided for the 
 
 otingency. The work of a General Agent seemed to the Board to 
 
 ksoimportant at this early stage in the history of the Union tbu they 
 
 Ith much regret were forced to accept Bro. Wallace's resignation. 
 
 *t they could not attach any blame to him, inasmuch as he felt 
 
 lat domestic duties rendered such a coui-se on his part absolutely 
 
 Icessary. The Board immediately endeavored to secure the 
 
 jrvices of a General Agent but were unsuccessful in their efforts 
 
 Itil the first of January last, when Rev. D. Freeman, A. M., 
 
 hsented to undertake the work. As the field supplied by their 
 
 Nonaries during the past Summer did not yield the returns which 
 
 P Board anticipated, they felt the urgent necessity of making a 
 
 rect appeal to the churches for financial aid. The General Agent 
 
 ^ therefore instructed to make the collecting of funds a prime 
 
 Beet with him in his work. During the Winter and Spring the 
 
 lent visited the counties of Annapolis, Kings, Hants, and Halifnx. 
 
 ^ presented the claims of the Union faihfully and met with 
 
 isiderable success. Your Board, however, regret to say in this 
 
 Nction, that very few seemed to feel the question coming home 
 
 I lliem with power, « How much owest thou my Lord ?" After 
 
 *o- Freeman had closed his labors in the counties named above he 
 
 «e(l into Cumberland, thence to Colchester. There he did a very 
 
 !ellent work in exploring destitute fields, and assisting some of 
 
 pastors in holding extra religious services. As the churches 
 
 ■« beginning to gather funds for the Association, he thought it 
 
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 not wise to proBecute tho work of collecting for the Board, 
 information concerning tin Union and its work which he present* 
 80 intelligently to the churches, and their duty in rhe matter ( 
 benevolence wliich he so forcibly exhibited, must in due time proda 
 beneficial results. 
 
 Theological Professorship. — At the last Annual Meeting of tl« 
 Union, the Executive Board were instructed to surpervise tli 
 collecting of a thousand dollars per Annum to pay the salary of| 
 Theological Professor in Acadia College. Yonr Board request! 
 their General Agent to solicit subscriptions for that object, 
 entered upon this work so energetically and succeeded so well i 
 getting pledges that your Board were confident that the amoa 
 needed could be quite easily raised. At the time of the Conventi 
 held in Portland, St. John, Rev. D. M. Welt<>n, A. M., 
 unanimously elected to fill the new Theological Chair in Acall 
 College. Your Board heartily concurred in the appointma 
 Professor Welton has been doing good work for the Denomination i 
 his new sphere of labor, as the following extract from his report 
 show. He says: — "The work which I have performed under ja 
 auspices during the past year has been divided between the CoII([ 
 proper and the Theological Department. In the former, Rhetori 
 Elocution and the Monthly Essays written by the Freshman 
 Sophomore Classes, were assigned to 'me." ♦ • * « Du^ 
 the last term I have instructed a portion of the Senior Class! 
 German. In the latter, i. e., in the Theological Department,! 
 have given one lecture a week in Homiletics, dividing the ta 
 equally between instruction on the preparation and delivery f 
 sermons and the criticism of plans of sermons prepared bj 
 students. 
 
 About thirty young men, members of the College and Acade 
 have more or less regularly attended these lectures, and, if I may] 
 allowed to say so, have manifestly profited from them. 
 
 Ai it is not deemed advisable to blend the study of Theolo 
 proper with the regular College course, only partial course studa 
 have been left to engage in this. Of these the number has ' 
 somewhat small — the class consisting of Messrs. Goudey, Pai 
 Carbonell, Spencer, and one young lady, — Miss Masters. 
 
 Three lectures a week have been given, and three of the princ 
 divisions in a systematic course have been gone over, na 
 Bibliology, Theology, and Anthropology." * * « I should I 
 another term to be able also to give some instruction in Church Histj 
 and Pastoral Duties to those requiring them." * * * Hi 
 Baptist brethren in New Brunswick would endow a Theol(^ 
 Chair, and the present instructors in theology were relieved 
 assisting in the Arts course, something very respectable migbtl 
 done, and we might hope to arrest the annual exodus of our yor 
 men to Newton." 
 
 Your Board deeply regret that the funds necessary to meet! 
 claims upon them from this department of the Union barer 
 
 m 
 
87 
 
 ,D received. The causes are evident The failure of parties 
 
 Jol^. le, and the unusual fiimucial pressure, are araon| the 
 
 bl;^.r Th^""' ^^"r^"« "?' discouraged with reference to 
 bis matter. They regard the work of Professor Wplton as among 
 h most iraportant branches of enterprise in which the Union is 
 kgaged. If our mimstenal students are to bo retained in our own 
 Er„Vl'' ^«^^ne mainly by giving them a good TheologicHl 
 kimng at home. The uifluence of the Theological Professor for 
 kod w.ll soon be felt by the churches through the labors of our 
 Henai students. Your Board therefore regard any disturbance 
 hhisjepartment of the Union a very long step in the wJong 
 
 ch DepartmenL^Your Board are pleaeed to report that a 
 deal of work has been done in this department, and some 
 m has been apparent. The Missionary has been toilin.. on 
 etimes almost discouraged, then again cheered with good tidings 
 1 work has evidently been blessed. Copies of the Holy Scriptures 
 
 ken away y^rs ago have been brought to him with the request 
 
 ht he would explain the doctrines they teach. The truth is 
 ading gradually slowly, but certainly, and success is sure to 
 
 J . Ihe hand of persecution was raised against the Missionary 
 he converts to the truth, but this opposition turned out rather 
 
 [the furtherance of the Gospel. Several of those that joined in 
 
 h work have been brought to acknowledge the truth as it is in 
 us and some of them have died in the faith, blessing God for the 
 
 bch Mission and its Missionary. Others of the number are 
 
 letly helping on the work of the Lord. 
 
 h little meeting house at St. Mary's Bay, commenced last year 
 h accommodation of the French and English families residing 
 
 I at locality, ha^ been carried towards completion. It has already 
 1 opened for divine service. When completed it will be a great 
 
 CT ."""^ ^''^'""S to.the inhp.bitants of that place. The 
 
 m Mission premises at Tusket and Saulnierville are kept in 
 
 crSlission ^^^'^^ '^ ^^^^^ ' *^^ °^*^'"" ^^ ^<^"P»«*i by our 
 [our Board believe that a mission should soon be established 
 K tie l^rench population in the Eastern part of this Province. 
 
 ju^t as soon as sufficient funds can be obtained for the purpose. 
 pould recommend that the work be commenced there. 
 
 ^ Department.— Your Board still feel the importance of having 
 p baptist hterature circulated extensively in this Province 
 I regret that many of our churches do not seem to be alive 
 ps matter. They are pained to learn that a large number 
 Pr babbath schools are still chiefly supplied with books pub- 
 P oy Jr'aedo-Baptist and so-called Union Societies. Many of 
 pooks teach unmistakably Paedo-Baptist doctrines. Possessing 
 L u "«*» 8,i'terature, the foregoing fact is to be deepl? 
 i*^. If our children are to be taught the truth, as we believe 
 
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 it, we should place that truth before them in the libraries of oar 
 Sabbath Schools. 
 
 Your Board are enabled to report that they have done a la. , 
 amount of work in the book department during the year. Moi 
 than five thousand volumes of sterlin^^ literature have been put 
 circulation. Cramp's Baptist History, Carson on Baptism, Spur- 
 geon's Sermons, Bunyan's Pilgrim, The life of Judson, Theodocii 
 Ernest, Mary Banyan, Grace Trueman, Infidel's Daughter, an 
 works like these have been placed in many hands. Essays oi 
 Baptism and Close-Communion, in pamphlet form, and irai 
 teaching our denominational views have been circulated, not mh 
 by the hundred but by the thousand. Other religious tracts il 
 English, Gf'rman, French, Swedish and Norwegian have beei 
 distributed in great numbers. 
 
 Your Board were called on to accept the resignation of J. All 
 Walker, Esq., on the first of December last. He had been 
 commission nearly seven months. Although he did not meet wii 
 as much financial success as the Board anticipated, yet they belie 
 he did a good work. The books sold and given away by him wei 
 of superior quality. Their teaching will be felt, its effects will u 
 doubtedly be seen before many days. Bro. Walker visited m 
 than five hundred families, with many of whom the Scriptures wei 
 read and prayer was offered. He likewise distributed more tin 
 two thousand pages of tracts. Although your Board believe 
 department to be of very great importance they did not think 
 advisable to use their funds to any large extent in carrying it 
 They believe it will be nearly eelf-sustaining. They did not thei 
 fore appoint a successor to Mr. Walker. Gardner Tufts, E 
 still continues to traverse the counties of Digby, Annapolis 
 Kings. He labors energetically, and his efforts to circulate exti 
 sively a pure Baptist literature are being crowned with consideml 
 successo Your Board cannot but express the belief that if 
 Baptists of Nova Scotia saw clearly tbeir duty in regard to placii 
 denominational teaching before their children in the Sabbath Schi 
 and in the family circle, a great work would be done for the 
 by the book department. 
 
 Enlarged sphere of operations. — The last anniversary of the Ui 
 added P. E. Island and Newfoundland to our Home Missiwi * 
 As P. E. Island seemed to be a very inviting sphere for missioDi 
 operations, your Board decided to occupy it at once. Tliey ai 
 ingly appointed Rev. D. McDonald as General Missionarj for 
 eastern part of the Island. He has been laboring at St. P< 
 East Point, Souris, Dundas, Grand "Siver, Georgetown, 
 Montagu Bridge. In several of these places he met with the 
 signal success. No less than one hundred and thirty-nine 
 been baptized by him and added to the Church since tbefii 
 August last. Brother McDonald aids the Board very material 
 giving information and advice. Rev. T. A. Kidson, a mosj 
 cessful missionary, was appointed to the western part of the 
 
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 ted to FT 
 
 Board w 
 brethren, 
 of labor, 
 
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 libraries of our 
 
 e done a largej 
 le year. Mon 
 ive been put j 
 Baptism, Spnrj 
 ison, TiieodocMJ 
 Daughter, an(| 
 nds. Essays 
 »rm, and tract) 
 julated, not onlJ 
 >ligiou3 tracts ill 
 gian have 
 
 lion of J» Alb 
 He had been 
 iid not meet m 
 , yet they belie» 
 iway by bim wed 
 its effects will uij 
 ilker visited ma 
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 ributed more tli« 
 Board believe tW 
 did not think I 
 , in carrying it I 
 hey did not tha 
 dner Tufts, E»( 
 W, Annapolis a 
 ;o circulate exiei 
 I with consideraij 
 belief that if 
 regard to pla 
 ie Sabbath Sc 
 done for the i 
 
 rsary of the lo 
 ome Mission fr 
 bre for missioo 
 C5e. Theyacc( 
 J.is8ionaryfor^ 
 
 Ing at St. Pe** 
 (Georgetown, 
 
 'net with the ] 
 I thirty-nine 
 
 since the fin 
 Lry materialljj 
 Ison, a mo8j^ 
 Urtof thels» 
 
 Igev. J. I. DeWolf was stationed at TTigg, Alexandra, and Belfast. 
 
 jBrother C. C. Burgess was appointed to Cavendish and vicinity. 
 
 everal other brethren have gone to the Island to spend there their 
 
 DQiDier vacation ; hence that important field is for the present 
 
 Surly supplied. 
 
 Your Board intended to establish, during the year, a mission in 
 John's, Newfoundland. They failed, however, until very 
 ently, to obtain a suitable person to explore the field. They 
 rely express the belief in regard to this matter that their suc- 
 ssors should undertake mission work in Newfoundland as early as 
 acticable. 
 
 Important points held. — Your Board are pleased to report that 
 
 neb buccess has attended the efforts of their missionaries at very 
 
 uportant points. Annapolis, the former capital of the Province, 
 
 bad, until very recently, neither Baptist Church nor Baptist 
 
 ching. During the past year a beautiful house has been opened 
 
 divine worship. Large congregations have been gathered by 
 
 able pulpit ministrations and faithful ])astoral efforts of Rev. 
 
 .A. H ggins. The Sabbath School is also large and flourishing. 
 
 I view of what has been accomplished in this field on so sl.ort a 
 
 be, your Board thankfully exclaim, " What has God wrought"! 
 
 leion work has likewise been very successful at Shelburne. This 
 
 I town, where the ancestors of many of us found their first home in 
 
 bva Scotia, your Board considered too important to be neglected. 
 
 hy determined to hold it. Success has attended their efforts, and 
 
 ' goon the cause there will be seK-sustaining. Cow Bay has been 
 
 [^plied during the year with superior ministv»rial labor. Guysboro 
 
 Manchester were occupied by one of our best workers. The 
 
 «Dce of regular pastoral labor from those churches for several 
 
 left them sadly unproductive. They are now in fair working 
 
 «r. Port Hawkesbury has been supplied part of the time. The 
 
 ird regret the failure of brethren appointed there to occupy the 
 
 They regard the place as very important, and feel that it 
 
 (It be supplied with suitable ministerial la' r. 
 
 Worts to retain Ministers. — The Board felt the importance of 
 
 jig all the means in their power to retain in these Provinces our 
 
 JDg ministers. They therefore wrote to Newton Theol. Institu- 
 
 I to induce our young men there to return. Se "al complied 
 
 the Board's request and are now at work in their various 
 
 I of labor. The Ministerial Students in Acadia College and 
 
 fton Academy, with scarcely an exception, have been ap- 
 
 [ted to mission stations or introduced to pastorloss churches. 
 
 I Board wished in this way to assist the churches atri <'ncourago 
 
 [brethren. The following is a list of the missionaries and their 
 
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 BuMMART.— It will appear from tho foregoing list that 60 ml'jslonarles and agents hm 
 been in comini^lon durin(f the year, 20 of whom have been ro-appolnted. Together thej 
 have travelled 4ft, 8C7 milcH ; preached 3180 sennons ; attended 2590 other meetmgs ; made 
 16,140 family visits ; distributed 69,262 pages of tracts, 24,292 pages of books ; received u 
 subscriptions to the " Christian Messenger" ; baptized 8C2 ; built or carried to com))letion! 
 meeting houses ; or^'anized 1 church, and 6 SabbatI' Schools ; established 3 Wonian'H Missidi 
 Aid Societies, and purformed 1264 weeks' service, equal to 24^ years. Collected on the Seld 
 94760.83. 
 
 In addition to the appointments which the Board have made, 
 they introduced Rev. A. E. Ingram, of Mahone Bay, to the Church 
 at Newport, and Rev. Edward Roberts, of England, to the Bridg*. 
 water Church. They are glad to leain that Pastors and Churches j 
 are pleased with each other. 
 
 In conclusion, your Board wish to record their heartfelt thankjl 
 to Almighty God for His great goodness to them, their agenta,! 
 and mis.sionaries, during the past year. Their lives have beenl 
 precious in His sight. Only two — and these young men were! 
 ailing when first employed by the Board — have parsed away siDoel 
 our last annual meeting. These brethren — Aaron Ross and Josephl 
 H. Pipt'S — were cut off in early years, but they did their work aodl 
 have gone to their reward. Another cause for gratitude is fouiidj 
 in the fact that although there has beer, an unusual stringency inj 
 monetary matters, more than Ten Thousand Dollars have been in tb 
 treasury of the Union since the anniversary of last year. As you 
 Board remember that this sum is nearly Four Thousand Dolla 
 more than was received the year previous, and more than tlir 
 times the amount raised in any one year by the three Hon 
 Mission Societies when separate, they would devoutly say, " Hither 
 the Lord has helped us." 
 
 In reference to the future, your Board regard the outlook 
 very hopeful. The commercial horizon is dark, it is true, bu 
 clouds will not always obscure the sky. With a prospect befori 
 the Union of doing so much for the Ma.ster, your Board canii 
 suggest the idea of retrenchment. Other religious societies 
 being equipped more completely ror Home Mission work. 
 cannot atiord to be behind them. Fires which our fathers kiiilla 
 in desolate places can we suffer to be extinguished or to be fed b| 
 other hands ? Gardens which they began to plant, can we allow 
 lie waste or to be tilled by others because they are more faithful thai 
 we? Let us rather with prayer and faith go up and pos.-ess " 
 land. And soon the field will be clothed in beauty and tlie barve 
 will be bountiful. 
 
 Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Executive Board, 
 
 G. E. Dat, Oor. Secretari/, 
 
 Yarmouth, N. S., June 23rrf, 1875. 
 
48 
 
 \ma Scotia Home Mimionnry Union in Account witU 
 JPearl D. Kinney, Treasurer for the year 
 ending June 25th 1875, 
 
 Cb. 
 
 By Balance in hand from last account $ 732 62 
 
 Amount collected by travelling Missionaries ^ 1707 88 
 
 " by Stationary Missionaries and Churches': 
 
 Church at Annapolis § 98 00 
 
 " 'Guysboro and vicinity 84980 
 
 Shelburne •• 594 44 
 
 t^^t'^^ r., " •••• 1^8 05 
 
 Various Churchea 8U6 61 
 
 T» *• u . ^. .J , 2096 80 
 
 Donations by individuals I37 jg 
 
 (I 
 
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 Eastern Association 4777i 
 
 Western " '.*;;;; ; ; 500 00 
 
 0^7 Tl 
 
 Collected by travelling agents 640 69 
 
 " in P. E. Island []] 687 66 
 
 I" Provincial Debenture l[[" '4^0 47 
 
 Interest on Investments !!!.** 89 96 
 
 Legacy per D. Smith & Co., Mabou, C. B ..... ! *. '. ' *, 54 oO 
 
 Contribution S. School, Wolfville . 15 oo 
 
 I' Received for books sold !!...*..*!!!...! 1635 58 
 
 1875. 
 
 1 25. 
 
 $9261 64 
 
 By balance in hand brought down 338 49 
 
 Dr. 
 
 J paid travelling Missionaries $3697 08 
 
 " Stationary Missionaries and Churches, viz : 
 
 Church at Kentville 
 
 " Guysbore and vicinity. 
 Shelburne 
 
 if 
 
 Barrington 
 
 
 Argyle 
 
 
 Annapolis 
 
 
 Sydney 
 
 
 Cow Bay 
 
 
 Causo 
 
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 $100 no 
 
 (;7o 00 
 
 664 60 
 118 00 
 815 05 
 253 31 
 200 00 
 60 00 
 86 26 
 
 „. . , $2462 11 
 
 Missionary work m P. E. Island 725 66 
 
 Kev. I. Wallace and Rev. D. Freeman, Agents 508 59 
 
 Account salary Theological Professor 200 00 
 
 Messrs. Walker & Tufts, Colporteurs 820 94 
 
 for books fot Depository 453 50 
 
 Incidentals, viz : postage, telg. stationery, &c '. 60 17 
 
 00 liand , 888 49 
 
 »9261 54 
 
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 ii. 
 
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 44 
 
 JPVench Mission Department of the y, S, Baptist H. M. | 
 Union in €iccount with Pearl D. Kintiey, Treasurer, 
 
 1874. De. 
 
 Aug. 8. Paid Rer. M. Normanday S 150 00 
 
 Nov. 2. " " 160 to 
 
 1875. 
 Feb. 18. " " $100 00,April23,$7 60 
 
 June 21, $2 60 110 00 
 
 June 23. Balance in hand 148 70 
 
 558 7fl| 
 
 1874. Cb. 
 
 July 4. By balance in hand : 226 63 
 
 " 13. J. B. Wyman, Milton *.. 100 
 
 " 14. J. S. Wiiter, Esq., Treas. Central Aosociation. 44 86 
 
 " 24. Wm. Cummings, Esq., Treaa. East'n " . . 83 92 
 
 Aug. 8. Rev. M. Normanday, collected by him 26 99 
 
 " 7. "A lover of souls,''^ $10.00 U. S. Cv 9 00 
 
 Oct. 14. Rev; D. M. Welton, Windsor Church 8 37 
 
 Dec. 8. Rent from Tusket premises 42 00 
 
 1876. 
 
 Feb. 18. Mrs. Jos. Shaw, donation 15 00 
 
 Ap:fill9. J. W. Barss, Esq., Woltville 6 00 
 
 June 7. Beaver River Ch 6 00 
 
 " 22. A.H. Lavers 4 00 
 
 Western Association pr. Rev W. H. Warren . . 143 00 
 
 568(01 
 
 1875. 
 
 June 23. By balance in hand, brought down 148 70 
 
 Pearl D. Kinney, Treasurer. 
 Examined and found correct. 
 
 J. C. Anderson, ) . ., j;,„^ 
 
 Yarmouth, N. S., June 23rd, 1876. 
 
 Theological Department of tlie N. S. B, H, M. Union, in 
 account with Pearl X>. Kinney^ Treasurer. 
 
 1875. Dr. 
 
 Jany28. Paid Rev. D. M. Welton % 250 00 
 
 June 23. Balance in hand 7 00 
 
 257 ( 
 
 1874. Cr. 
 
 Deer. By cash from " A Friend." 20 00 
 
 " " Rev. J. Meadows 6 00 
 
 Truro Church 26 00 
 
 1875. 
 
 April 19. A. W. Longley, Esq t 1 00 
 
 u „ F. Y. Payzant 2 00 
 
 June 7. A. H Lavers and wife 4 00 
 
 " 22. Home Mission Fund 200 00 
 
 25I( 
 
 1875. 
 
 June 23. By balance in hand 7 00 
 
 Pearl D. Kinnet, Treasurer. 
 Examined the above and found correct. 
 
 Yarmouth, N. S., June 28rd, 1875. 
 
aptist H. itf, I 
 Measurer, 
 
 150 00 
 160 •0 
 
 110 00 
 
 148 70 
 
 558 70 
 
 226 53 
 
 1 00 
 
 44 86 
 
 83 92 
 
 25 99 
 
 9 00 
 
 8 87 
 
 42 00 
 
 15 00 
 
 6 00 
 
 5 00 
 
 4 00 
 
 143 00 
 
 Summary, 
 
 I Home MiMiona, receipts (including balance last J*nofli n* 
 
 year «732.62) J» »261 54 
 
 Amount expended 8928 06 
 
 Balance in hand. . , . .• 838 49 
 
 |?rench Mission receipts (including balance last year ) -co ^^^ 
 
 ' $226.53) ....} o^ '0 
 
 Amount expended 410 00 
 
 Balance in hand 148 70 
 
 Iheoiogical Department, receipts , 257 00 
 
 " •' expended 260 00 
 
 Balance in hand 7 (X) 
 
 Total receipts 10077 24 
 
 " expenditure. < 9583 06 
 
 " balance in hand 494 10 
 
 P»ARL D. KiNMBT, Treasurer. 
 Exunined these accounts and found corrtot. 
 
 J. C. Akderson, ) A„-i;f,,— 
 J.. H. Haley, } Auditor*. 
 
 ^innouth, N. S., June 23rd, 1874. 
 
 - - ' t- " - 
 
 568 ;o| 
 
 148 70 
 KET, Treasurer. 
 
 ER80N, 1 ^uditort 
 
 isurer. 
 
 250 00 
 
 7 00 
 
 ^- 2571 
 
 20 00 
 
 6 00 
 
 26 00 
 
 1 00 
 
 2 00 
 4 00 
 
 200 00 
 
 . %u 
 
 7 00 
 ST, Treasurer. 
 
 [rson, 1 Audittft 
 
 [(Although the Annual Meeting of the Union decided to publish tlie account which was 
 ■epared from the Treasurer's account by the Committee appointed for that purjwse, (see 
 33 ami 43,) yet the Board considered it necessary to have the detailed account as 
 1 by the Treasurer also printed, for the information of Donors, and of the public.) 
 
 ftta Scolia Bapliat MMomte Jm$»iouarig WTuioH in account with M'earl 
 M9, JEiMftefr, 7Prem§urer, 
 
 I1S74, Dr. 
 
 :ly 13. To paid E. B. Corey per Rev. I. Wallace, for N. S. B. H. M. Society $ 60 00 
 
 ' Rev. Isaiah Wallace balance salary to July 75 00 
 
 " Duty on Books 14 70 
 
 28. Rev. G. E. Day for books, freight &c., 814.30. Rev. James Parker, 850. .. . 64 30 
 
 ' Rev. M. A. Biglow 6wks. mission, 864. GL Swainhart on acct. mission, 810. 64 00 
 
 3. Rev. Dr. Day, postages, telegrams, &c. &c 11 6d 
 
 10. Z. C. Vickery, Lie, Miss. Forest Olen, Yarmouth Co , , 19 29 
 
 • T. B. Layton, $43. Aid to Ouysboro Church, 875 11800 
 
 E. B. Corey for N. S, B. H. M. Society, 881.76. J. H. Robbins for do. 826.. 106 75 
 
 " Rev. W. H. Richan 2710 
 
 15. 0. C. S. Wallace, Lie, 12 weeks Mission and expenses 103 60 
 
 " Dr. Day for books, P. 0. Orders, postages &c 7 16 
 
 " Benj. Miller, Lie., Miss. Lichfield and Parkers Cove. 72 00 
 
 " H. P. Cogswell, Lij. bal. Miss. Beaver River 90 00 
 
 " Geo. Swainhart, " " " Digbv and vicinity 36 28 
 
 ' Truman Bishop, ' Harborville 8000 
 
 ' Dr. Day, P. O. Orders, postages &c 1 35 
 
 2. Rev. J. B. McQuillan, Miss. 876. A. H. Lavers, Lie. Miss. ShelbumeCo. $80. 156 00 
 
 ' W. A. Newcomb, Lie. " New Gennany 100 00 
 
 ' Rev. E. N. Archibald, Miss. Shelbume 60 00 
 
 ' Rev. W. H. Richan, Miss. Barrington 20 00 
 
 " Dr. Day, books, $2.40. Postages, 43 J 288 
 
 " N. C. Saunders, Lie. bal. Miss. Kempt, . . : 10600 
 
 " Rev. L. B. Gates, do. do. Argyle 100 00 
 
 " Geo. Swainhart, Lie, bal. do. Digby and vicinity 87 46 
 
 " Dr. Day, duty, freight &o. books 6 87 
 
 6. Dr. Day, do do. 666 
 
 7. H. N. Perry, Lie., Miss. Little Glace Bay 18106 
 
 " Z. C. Vickery, do. do. ForestGlen 4118 
 
 8. Rev. P. R. Poster, do. Salmon River 26 00 
 
 " Dr. W. A. C. Randall for Record Books 2 00 
 
 9. Rev. E. N. Art:hibaid, Miss. Shelbume 14 60 
 
 llGeorjfe W. Goudey, Lie, Miss. Westport 63 00 
 
 16. Rev. Isa. Wallace, 3 months services and expenses 267 88 
 
 Rev. James Parker, 6 months services and ex])en8e8. 60 00 
 
 1%. Duties, freight, cartage &c., on books and maps 10 8S 
 
 " A. J. Davison, Lie, Miss. Cumberland Co 4600 
 
 J.D.Skinner, do. Halifax Co , 10»91 
 

 Kot. 4. C. R. Martell, do. Maitkuid .^ |i2g(t 
 
 " Aaron Ross, do. Melrose artd vicinity, 1119.11. Herbert Foeltay, P. E, I. J53 178 w 
 
 " Rev. L. M. Weeks, do. Jeddore and vicintty . . . > ■. gjMi 
 
 " E. M. Klorstead In Sept > loo 
 
 Dec P. S. McCJrejfor, Lie. Miss. Went Brook, Cumberland C3o m 
 
 1876. Rcv> P. R. Fostor, do, Salmon lUvor, Yamumth Oo jj 
 
 Jan. " P. A. ShicIdH, do. Maitland, &c., Uuuuns Co 40 
 
 " J. B. McQuillan,do. Barney's Hlver, Pictou 7J 
 
 " W. H. Ukhfin, do. Bai-rinu'ton, he 50 
 
 14 " A. Ghlpman, do. Port Hawkeabury 77 
 
 16 " J. P. Goal, do. Guvsboro 150 
 
 " " Rev. Dr. Daj?, Toleiframa, Freight, Duties, &c ig 
 
 89. R. h. Blsho]), Lie., Miiwion Maitland, &c ge 
 
 " B. P. Shafiier, do. do. Lunenburg: 104(i 
 
 " J. M. Ixmgley do. do. " 85 
 
 " Rev. T. A. HiKipfins, do. Annapolis 100 
 
 " Benj. Miller, Lie, do. Liohfleld, «18. Rev.O. E. Day, Postage, &c.,^?3.06 21 
 
 " Geo. H. Sprinj^cr, Boston lor Books (jj 
 
 Feb. 1. Z. C. Vickery, Lie, Mission Forest Glen 33 
 
 11. Rev. J. H. Robbins, " Ellershouse, Hants Co 26 
 
 " J. PL Pipeo, Lie. " Margaree, C. B 77 
 
 " Rev. A. Chipman, " West Bay, C. B 45 
 
 " " G. Annstrong, *' Sydney, C. B 200 
 
 " " J. P. Beal, '• Gujsboro and Manchester 150 
 
 ". " O. E. Day, P. O. Orders, 1 istigies ete 3; 
 
 •« " E. N. Archibald, Mission Shelbume 60 
 
 •' " W. H. Ridian, " Barrington « 
 
 March26. " W. B. Bradshaw, " Argyle S5 
 
 April 3." H.Achilles, " Middlefield, etc 50 
 
 6." John Brown " Cow Bay, C. B 50 
 
 8. " D. Freeman, Agent, on account of salary 112 
 
 A. H. Lavers, Lie, «77.89. G. E. Good, Lie., $24 101 
 
 " Rev, O. E. Day, P. O. Orders, iiostages, etc 2 
 
 23. ' ' Tolegrams, etc. , 81.80. Rev. E. B. Corey $226 228 
 
 Maj' 1. " J. P. Beal. Mission Ouysboro, ?72. Rev. O. E. Day, postage &c. if L 16. 73 
 
 26. " D. Freeman, $58.76. June 7. Rev. O. Day, postage, etc., 83.1ft) «2 
 
 June O. H. Springer, Boston, for books 100 
 
 " Rev. J. B. ilcQuillan, Mission to Barney's River, etc . , 37 
 
 •« " W.E.Hall, •« Musquodoboit 32 
 
 " " T. A. HigginS; " Annaqolls 50 
 
 10. A. H. Lavers, Lie, $60.45. June 12. Carriage, books and postage, 81.46... 51 
 
 14. Z. Vickeo', Lie., Mission Forest Glen, $11.60. Carriage, books, 83.00 M 
 
 •• Rev. G. W. Tliomas, " Canso M 
 
 •• " O. E. Day, P. O. Order, postage, etc 
 
 " Charles Norwood, Lie., Mission New Ross, etc 50 
 
 93. ITieologieal Chair from unappropriated funds 200 
 
 " Rev. W. B. Bradshaw, Mission Argyle ISOi 
 
 " A. H. Lavers, Lie., " Clyde River, etc 5 
 
 '• Rev. E. N. Archibald " Shelbume 550i 
 
 " J. A. Walker, salary, expenses, eto 2« 
 
 ^' Rev. D. McDonald, P. E. Island, 9305.11. F. A. Kidson, P. E. I., $12i!.55.. 4i« 
 
 " Rev. D. McLeod, St. Ann's, C. B 5j 
 
 " " L. M. Weeks, Isaac's Harbor, §265.27. Rev. T. A. Higgins, $103.31 
 
 " " J. I. DeWolfe, P. E. Island l^j 
 
 " " J. P. Beel, bai. Mission Guysboro and Manchester 2281 
 
 •« " C. I. Graves, Tracudie, *1!).47. G. IHifts, salary, expenses, etc. $576. «. 
 
 " G. H. Springer for books, $200. Dr. Day, stationery, postage, etc. $8.78.. 
 
 •• Printing blank forms 
 
 '• Charles Norwood, Lie, New Ross and B. Mountain 
 
 " Paid expenses of Recording Secretary to Annual meeting 
 
 23. Balance in hand 
 
 Dec. 
 1875. 
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 By DAlanoo tn hand. . < <..<..< |732 02 
 
 Advanced Mtiltland Church for Rev. I. Wallace 60 00 
 
 *' N.C.Sanders '• " 4 05 
 
 Milton Baptist Church, per Rev. r. GHllaghar 6^00 
 
 Canning '♦ " " J. 8. Witter, Esq 1667 
 
 Rev. Isa Wallace, f 2S 4«; Rev. J. A. Walker, for books sold. i(i4»< CO.. 73 49 
 
 Rev. G. K. Day. for books sold, (15 08; Chas Ilnkuey, donation, (4. Itf 06 
 
 W. Cumniinus. Emj., Treasurer Eastern Association 477 71 
 
 Rev. M. A. liigelow, Miiisiona v, >ew Harbor.. '.M40 
 
 >S. Seldcn. Ek<]., Int. on I'rov. Debentures >..,.. 'M-JO 
 
 Mrs. Sarah Gabriel, per 8. Selden... 2iJ0 
 
 '/,. A. Hubley. Worcester, Ma«s.4p«r 8. Selden 3 00 
 
 Rev. G.E. Day, for books sold. (10 40; G. E. Trlfts, do. $72 60 01 WJ 
 
 Rev. G. E. Day. for books sold B6 :A) 
 
 Z. C. Vickery, Miti»ionp.ry, Forest Glen, Yarmouth County 4 80 
 
 Collected at Advocate Harbor '1 11 
 
 Re V. G. E. Day, for books sold. ., «... 63 86 
 
 O. S. C. Wallace. Liu., contacted..... 3264 
 
 Rev. G. E. Day, for bc:^ks sold •....< 37 00 
 
 Bt;nJ. Miller. Lie, Missionary, Liverpool 41 28 
 
 H.F.Cogswell," " Beaver River 73 62 
 
 " " " Donation 600 
 
 Trueman Bishop, Missionary, Harborville 17 63 
 
 Rev. G. E. Day, books sold, $11 .32J Garden Tufts, do. $37 M 49 28 
 
 Rev. J. B. McQuillan, Missionary, Biirney's River 24 23 
 
 W. A. Newcomb, Lie, " New Germany 3876 
 
 N.C.Sanders, " " Kempt 8088 
 
 Gardner Tufts, books sold. $31 12; Rev. G. E. Day, do. $1 77 32 W> 
 
 H. N. Parry, Lie, Missionary, Little Glace Bay 61 00 
 
 Z. C. Vickery, '• " Forest Glen 1231 
 
 " " " Donation 6 12 
 
 " " " " W. H. Uhlman 060 
 
 Rev. P. R. Foster, Missionary, Salmon Riv(T 1160 
 
 Rev. E. N. Archibald, Lockport Church 14 60 
 
 Geo W. Goudey, Lie. Missionary, Westport Church 46 10 
 
 Rev. D. M. Welton, Windsor Cnuroh 20 28 
 
 Rev. Isa. Walltice, Agent 5U20 
 
 Interest on deposit on Wolfville Bank 2 :iO 
 
 •'A. B."Guy8boro 25 00 
 
 J. A. Walker. Colptre. Books sold 3000 
 
 Deacon Chandler Robblns, donation 4 00 
 
 Rev. G. E. Day, books and maps sold 7 80 
 
 A. .T. Davison. Lie, Missionary, Cumberland 20 66 
 
 .T. 1). Skinner, " ♦* Halifax County .33 91 
 
 C. H. Martell, " " Maitland 96W 
 
 Aaron Ross, " " Melrose and vicinity 64 10 
 
 Herbert Foshey " " P. E. Island 15 00 
 
 Rev. L. M. Weeks, " Jeddorc and vicinity 32 75 
 
 Wm. Cummings, Gilysborough Church 9 08 
 
 Rev. Geo. B. Titus, Missionary. Osborne 9 04 
 
 P. 8 McGregor, Lie, " Cumberland County 67 00 
 
 Rev. P. R. Foster, " Salmon River 1703 
 
 " P. A.Shlelds, " Maitland, Queens vounty 22 17 
 
 " J. B. McQuillan " Pictou County 4370 
 
 " J.P.Beal, " Guysboro 9572 
 
 " G. E. Day, books and tract8,8old.$68 00; G. Tufts, E8q.,do$41 04 110 84 
 
 Interest on Provincial Debentures, $5» 40; " Friend in Horton," $6. 63 40 
 
 l»ea. W. R. Doty, $5; Mrs. D. Freeman, $2; S. Rawdon Church. $10 17 00 
 
 "A Friend" in Manchester, $20; Jan. 20, Hebron Church, $24 51 44 61 
 
 Wolfville Sabbath School. $15 ; Jan. 23, Rev.p.R. Foster,douation, $2 17 00 
 
 Mrs. P. R. Foster, $1; Jan 28, Debenture IJond, $480 47 487 47 
 
 R. H. Bishop, Lie, Mission Maitland, &c 40 58 
 
 H. P. Shafner, •' " Lunenburg,. $28; J.M. Longlcy, do.$22 70 60 70 
 
 J. J. Skinner, Chester, donation 6 00 
 
 1st Yarmouth Baptists. School for books 78 71 
 
 Ist Digby Neck Church, $4 60 ; Tracts sold. $0 86 6 30 
 
 Arcadia Church, Ymth Co. $18 04; Feb. 11, Rev. D. Freeman, agt, $60 78 04 
 
 Books sold, $6 43; Feb. 18. Louisa Smith $u', John Smlth$l 9 43 
 
 Capt. H. E. Payson, $3; Feb. 20, Roy. D. Freeman, agent, $100.... 103 00 
 
 Rev, D. Freeman, Ugent '76 00 
 
 Z. C. Vickery, Lie, Cor. Forest Clen Church 3 60 
 
 J. H. Pipes " Mission Margaree, C. B 2606 
 
 Rev. A Chipman, " West Bay. C. B 22 16 
 
 " G.Armstrong, " Sydney out station 9444 
 
 " J.P.Beal " Guysborough and Manchester 8208 
 
 Mahone Bay Church, $7.36 ; Chebogue Church, Yarmouth Co.. $3. ... 10 36 
 
 Granville Street Church, Halifax < 77 00 
 
Apl. 8. Rcv.D.Frectnan.Acent. $214 07; A. H.LAven, Lie. books told,!!! 87 |2IIN| 
 
 " A. H. Levers, Lie, MluloD, Cape Necro, fco aci 
 
 " O.E.Good " *' MaiUWMtHants County , 4a 
 
 10. John Smith. St. Mary's. $1; Capt. A. W. Uobbins, Baltimore. (6 (in 
 
 ** Kev. D. Freeman, agent 4801 
 
 " ERtateofDavtd Smith, sr, Maban.C.B.,$fiO interest •4.... Mi 
 
 <• Books sold by Kev. Dr. Day, $11 40; Apl. !M, Beaver Blver Ch, $11 83 23a I 
 
 30. Wilmot Church, per A. Conoon -Agil 
 
 Mat 7. Boolcs sold, Ari^le Chareh $aO,do M Ota m^l 
 
 26. " Temple Churoh, $18 0»: May 37, do Arcadia Gh. $17 78... Usl 
 
 June 6. Lookport Church, donation, $100; Beaver River Churob, do. $16.... luoil 
 
 " Kev. J. B. McQuillan, Mission, Barney's Kiver , laf 
 
 " •• Wm. K. Hail, «' Musquodoboit ni;i 
 
 *< Onslow Churoh, East " ml 
 
 «• '• West " (OKI 
 
 " Kempt Church, Queens Goanty, for books ijgl 
 
 " A. H. Laverg. " $7.60 f>«| 
 
 " " Cash." $12 ; M. Normandy, for books, i«a| 
 
 " Bev. D. Freeman, agent UH 
 
 <• Mie.sion Stations, Cumberland and Colohcster tain 
 
 " B. Ueckwith, Canning, $2; June 12. DeerfleldS. School, for bookt $4 «g|| 
 
 14. Fori'Ht Ulen Church, for books, $1 60; do do for Contribution, $10 lil| 
 
 " Gardner Tufts, for books sold iit 
 
 " Crow Harbor and half Island Core, per Bev. O. W. Thomas 3(S| 
 
 22. Books sold by Dr. Day 2) 
 
 *' Argylu Church per Bev. W. D. Bradshaw. $150 OS; Arcadia do do $6. lUd 
 
 " MtUand S. School for books, $8 75; A. H. Laver8,$140 
 
 " Milton S. School for books, $16; Books sold by J. A. Walker, $244 50 2MI( 
 
 «< St. Tcters. Dundas, &o., P. E. Island per D. McDonald 3«ill| 
 
 <* P. K. Island treasury, $100 ; Kev. F. A. Kidson, collections, $28 56.. . 12S«| 
 
 " New Tusket Ch., $.3 60; St. Anns Ch., C. B., per D. McLeod, #6 25... ii 
 
 " Icaacs Harbor, New Harbor, Country Hr., Seal and Coddle Harbors 2Sil 
 
 " Kev. L. M. Weeks, Donation loll 
 
 « AnnapoUd Church, $98 ; Milford and Greywood Church, $0 31 . 
 
 " Uigg, Alexandra and Belfast, per J. t. DeWotf. \M 
 
 " Traoadie Church perC. I. Graves lit 
 
 « Shelburne, Jordan Bay and Jordan River, per £. N. Archibald 6001 
 
 « Books sold by G. Tufts SHi 
 
 « "Young Friend," per Miss Aimira Crosby !l 
 
 " New Koss and Blue Mountains Church, per C. Norwood Tii 
 
 '* J. P. Beel. bul. collected, Guysboro and Manchester \ni 
 
 << Ist Yarmouth Church. $160 60; Temple Church, $146 m 
 
 « MiltonChurch, $28 50; Western Association, $600 i&t 
 
 1876. ^mn 
 
 June 23. By balance in band brouget forward • W 
 
 FKABL D. KimrsT, Treasurer. 
 
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 Utlmore, $5..... toi 
 
 4(*17 
 
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 EUver Ch, $11 83 zia 
 
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 irob, do. $16.... llioi| 
 
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 ontributiou, $10 11 •! 
 
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 Thomas JOll 
 
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 ircodia do do f 8. 1U«| 
 
 M40 ill 
 
 Walker, $244 50 26011 
 
 kid 3«D| 
 
 ictions, $28 66... mil 
 
 McLeod, $5 25... $i| 
 
 Coddle Harbors 2558 
 
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