Souvenir Manual OF THi: Embpo Congregational CJ^ureJ?. Publisl^ed in Connectioq with tl^e Quarter- Century Anniversary. •-♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-• EMIiliO : PrINTKI) at TmK CoilJlKK liodK AND Joll OkKICK. 1S97. Contents. T.._ Tlu' OUl Kirk .uid Pn-sci.t Climrli I'.uildin.its IV'e "> IT. -Piefmr TT I. -History «.f tlit' Cluiirh n^.^Oirn.U, Husseli mid HtMidersoii v.— Orijiiiiid Covenant and Charter Members.. VI. Ministry of Uev. (ie<.rge C. Needhani VXI. iNlinistry of Uev. .lolm Salmon V^l 1 1.— .Ministry of Kcv. K. D. Silco.x IX. :^Iinistry of Uev. \V. .1. Hindley X.— Sketeh of the Nihl)ath Seliool XI. -Sketch of the Y. P. H. C. K XII. Sketch of tlie Womau'H Auxiliary XI 11. Sketch of the Anniversary Sei vices ... X 1 V. flules and Ueuulations XV. Form of Admissiim of Members XVI. Our I'.enevolences • XVIT. Otticial Cuide XYl ri.- -Present UoU <»f Members II i:'. 15 17 HI 1 1 •2:5 II •_M It ■I') II •27 M ;^0 M .■n M .^•2 ■If-: Preface. fii ()flfeiin« this i.uuiual to the Cliuirh, in compliance with their re(|ue,st, we do so, kn..winK well its incomi-leteness and defects. The work lias been prosecute-l under such e -,lent dirticulties, and the gath- (MiiiK together and the arrangement of the various data have been ac- <.omplished but imperfectly, owing to the incompleteness of many of the records. We tiust that it may prove valuable, not only because of its his- toric matter, but because of the impetus it may give to a better under- standing and organization of our church work. There are many items of interest we would fain have mentioned, many names of men and won.cT. whose lives contributed in no sn.all degree to the successful development of the church, but it was impos- sible to do justice to them all in the limited space and time at our com- mand ; so w(. hav,. given but a brief outline or sketch of the past Quarter-Century, and now otter it to you, confident of the charitable and sympathetic spirit in which it will bo received and read. Yours Sincerely, UkV. W. .]. HiNDLKY, (Kditoi) (J. M. McKkxZIE, (Chnirmiuiof Coiiimili'o) Jamks a. Ross, Thomas Ross, Ronmn- AiiKUNiyniv, Jamks CAMfUKU., Jamks C Munro. Kiiiln'o. Nov. M\\, 1S!I7. History of the Church. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Tlic history <»t' infiny iiidividiuil <-hincl\es, like tlic Iiisti)ry of near- ly all (leiioininatioiis, dates haek to eonditioiis of relif,'ious life, wliicli, to say the least, fail to speak of that peace and unity in which it is so pleasant for brethren to dwell, and yet the chronicler of those days in which these churches or denominations found their natal day, even thou,<,di he would fain pass over those conditions, must recite the facts as they were, doiri^' so in the spiiit of those ^rand and mem(»rable words. "With malice toward none, but with charity toward all." In studying those conditions ecclesiastic, wliicli were, under the overruling Providen3e of God, used to produce the healthful arul hope- ful conditions of cliurch life in Embro to-day, one cannot fail to see in those conditions, truths which, while familiar, are generally so abstract that the material nuittei'-of-fact mind fails to gi-asp them as basal prin- ciples of life. For instance, how often we ([uote scriptures like these, "All things work togetber for good to them that love God," or "For I am persuaded that the sufferings of this present time are nnt worthy to be compared to the Glory that shall be i-evealed in us," and tliey often mean but little more than as many pious platitudes ; and yet to- day as we view those trying conditions of 1809-70 in the light of sub setjuent development, we cannot fail to see the real connection between those conditions which then tried the coui-age and the faith of the strongest believer, and the peace, the unifierl spirit and the success of t(t(lay. W(^ often sing those beautiful words of Cowpei- : " (ii)l moves in ii iiiyslcrioiis wny, His Wonders to iierforni. Jle |)liiiil> liis footsteps on llie Se:i, Antl rides upon tlii' slorni." and yet how seldom, before the sea has calmed oi- tbe stftrm ceased, do we recognize tbe fact that God has been dealing with us I There are many Christians in the community to-dav, called by different church names I!KV. ■|IIi>.\l.\'- )1K\I)KI!S()\. KVAXCKIJSI' CIIAIMJ';- CAKltnl,!,. KVA\<i K!-l -T I):H'(iLA< Itl'SSKLU it may l)»>, pcopli' w li<i suflen'tl in tlioHC days wli»'ii ^fixA iiit'ii, wli.t for yoars liad walked side hy side, now found it necessary to walk in separate paths, and be called by different names ; times when <,'ood men and wise differed in their eonce|)tions of truth, and so widely that a separation was imperative, and which separation was accompanied l)\ all the sadness and suffering,' with winch a family unity is sometimes disrupted; these people who in those days saw ojdy the sea in turmoil and tossed mountain-high in foaming billows, and who oidv lieai'd the howling of the storm and felt its blasts beating pitilessly upon their quivering, suffering souls, can to-day trace in that troubled sea, the footsteps of Qod, and hear in those dark thunder-clouds and see in those lierce lightning-Hashes, the rumblings a'.id the movements of (rorl's chariot of Hre. In the Fall and Winter (»f 1869-70 Evangelists Uussell an(i Carroll were invited by the Session of Knox Church, to cotuluct a series of evangelistic services ; these services were extended over a number of weeks, with the result that sf»nie four hundred were led to make a i)ro- fession of Christ as a personal Saviour. During the entire series of meetings the interest manifested was phenomenal, the people coming from miles around, through all kinds of disagreeable weather, to heai- the message of Salvation as it fell from the lips of these two noble evangelists of Christ. Toward the close of the meetings objections were raised, by certain othcnal members of the church, to some of the iloc trines as taught by .Messrs. Russell and Carroll, and this o])posing spirit became so pronounced that the Session saw the advisability ■ )f «lis- continuing the meetings so far as the evangelists were concerned. When an announcement to tJiis effect was made, difference of opininn was immediately i»ronounced, and the relations between the two parties soon became so strained that a separatism was necessary, an<l those who championed the cause of the evangelists withdrew from the fellow- ship of Knox Church and gathered in various places to hear the mes- sages of their ciiosen teachers. Sometimes these meetings were held in private houses, sometimes in halls and school-houses, but more often they gathered on a sloping hill-side, and listened with eagerness as their teachers expounded to them the Word of Life. Efforts were made by the London Presbytery to effect a reconcila- tion, but in vain, atid so(m the Evangelicals, as they were caller!, found 10 it iH-ces,>sarv to ettecl, «uiue ki.ul ..f oi-f,'a.n/.ati..ii. Arnu.KiMiu'.ils w.mc made, thr..u-h the kindness of friends, whereby the "Old Kirk" was made available for their use ; here, for over a year, they were taught by that esteemed and f,'odly man, the late Evangelist Henderson, whose great and choicest theme w is "Holines.s unto the Lord." Then Mr. Gen. C. Needham, an evangelist of repute, was invited to the oHice of pastor ; he accepted the invitation, conditional upon their being recognized by some evangelical denomination, which would in turn or- .lai.rhim to "the ministry and as pastor over them. A deputation was accordingly sent t.. the Congregati(mal Ur.ion, which met in Montreal. \fter hearing the deputati<.n. the ITnion was pleased to accept this com- pany ..f believers, and <m May loth, 1^72, they were organized into what is n<nv known as the Ebenezei- C.mgregatic.nal Church of Embio. Mr. Needham ren.ained only one year, but in that time his labors were much ..wnerl of God. and enjoyed by the congregation to whom he min- istere<l. |{cv. . I.. hn Salmcn assumed the pastorate in 187:^, and remained sexx-M years, during which time decided i.r..gr.'ss was n)ad.> in the life ;iud organization of the church. Hev. E. I). Silcox was called and assumed the pastoral «>ttice on March 1st, 1881, and continued his services until April 1st, 18«),). During the fourteen yeai-s of Mr. Silco.xs pastorate the work was car- ried on in a way which acknowledged at once the blessing of (Jod, the ..fibrts of a united i)eop]e and the earnest, zealous services of a faithful, conscciated pastor. |{ev. W. .). Hiudley assumed the pastorate August 18th, 18itr), and .•..iitinues with the church at present The retracing of these old paths lends a new strength to our faith, an<l as we see those days of trial in the light of these days of ble.,sing an<l i.eace, we can see" how God has ordered that from out those very troubles His Glory should shine forth as the noon-day. The kindly i-e- lations which now exist between the three churches of the village, as evidenced in their freciuent Union Se.vices and the Local Union of the Kndeavor Societies, all speak of His power which keeps us in that "unity of the Spirit" which is the "Ixmd of peace." Original Covenant and Charter Members. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ \N e, the uiidersignwl, agiei' to a.sst)ciate uur.sclvcs in tVllowslii]), <jii the basis of a mutual Covenant, on the part of its niember«, with one another in the name of the F'ather, the 8on and the Holy Ghost. To continue in that Kaith of our Lord Jesus Christ, wherein we stand, and to maintain habits of flaily watchfulness, prayer, and reading of the Word of God. To pray for a blessing on the Word as preached and taught in this place. To love one another fervently, to care for each other's welfare, and to guard each other's good name. To sympathize with one another in sorrow and in joy, and to care for the poor and sick amongst us. To do service in the church as opportunity ma}' be found, and to contribute of our substance for its maintainance. To hold up the hands of the pastor by a diligent attendance o;i ordinances, and to do what in us lies to promote the peace and purity of the church. To honor the Lord in our families. To cultivate loving affections for all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, and to labor for the promotion of His Kingdom in this place, in the land and throughout the world - Adam, .liiiiies Adiuii. .liiiic Adam, GoorKo Adam, Mrs, George Adam, Hobort Adam, {'athariiie Aiider.sDit, .\lexaiKler Anderson, Mrs. AlexandtM- Abernothy. Ilobert Abei'iietliy, .lane Abcrnetby. William Hell, .Jane f.'ampbell, .lames I'anipViP.Il, Mrs. .lamu'^ CaniiibcU, Maxgie Campbell, Ellizabcth (.'liisholin, Mr^. .lame-i Duncan, Itoborl I)uiu'an. GooPKe Duui'an, Mrs. George Dnnean, .Fohn Kowler, (ieorKe Kowlei', Mrs. (JeDrge Gordon. Ann Howes, Francis Heron, Thomas Heron. Kohert lleron. .Iiinel Hossack. Duncan Hossp.ek, Mrs, r>uncan Hossack, Ann I lines, David [nKHim, .•Vlexander Ingram. Klizabetb liOgan, .lane McLeod. Angus Mcljeod, Mrs. Angus MeAulay, Hiigh McAulay, Mrs. Hiigli McKay. Mar^ret McKay, Mrs. .I(;hn McKay, .lohn McKay, Mrs, ,Iolin McKay, Mi ■■. Donald McKonzie, .iKine-i McKeuzie, .Tanet, McKenzie, ,Iane Mclntosb, Mrs. George MeFherson, George .Ir. MePherson, George Mel'horson, .Janet McDonald, Mrs. Hugli Mnnro, Mrs. D. Munro, Mrs. .lames S. Mnnro, Mrs. (Spring Creek) Murray. Hugh Murray. Maggie It. Mitchell, .lames AlcWillian;. .lohn Hoss, Thomas Koss, .lohn KoKs, Isabella Koss, .lames A. Ross. .1. M. 1 1 OSS, Mrs. ,J. M. Itoss, Hughcnna Ross. .Ian<'t Rose, .F. ({. Russell. Alexander Russell, Mrs. Alexander Stewart, Hugh Stewart, Mrs. Hugh .Sutherland, Mi's. Andrew .Sutherland. Elizabeth .Sutherland. Mrs. Kben. .Sutherland, Catharine .Sutherland. Johanna Sutherland, Henry Sutherland, Mrs. Henry Sutherland. Mrs. .lohn Sutherland, Andrew- Swan, .lohn Swan. Mrs. John Tait, Margaret D K A C (t N S .lames Adam George Kowlei .lohn McKa.x 1-' ItKV. (iK(»l!<iK C. NKKIMIAM. Ministry of Rev. George C. Need ham. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The subject of this sketch, Kev. (jleorgo C. Noedliain, tlic liist pastor of the Embro Congregational Church, was called to minister t(» these people, in the capacity of an evangelist, on the ISth of June, 1872, beginning his work in Jul}' of that same year. Mr. Needham being convinced that the apostolic method of "laying on of hands," as a recognition of the setting apart of a person to the ministi'y of Christ, was obligatoiy on us to-day, requested that he be thus ordained. A council was called, and Mr. Needham was tluis duly recognized as a regularly ordained minister of the Gospel, and as pastor of this church. Mr. Needham remained with the church only a year, as he was led to believe that his life-work was to be that of an evangelist rather than pastor. Tt was with regret that the people allowed him t<» l(>ave, but they have been rejoiced to hear reports of him in his wider and larger work. Mr. Needham has a continental reputation as an evangelist, and a wirier reputation as an author ; some of his more widely r«>ad productions are "Bible Br-iefs," "Bioken Bread" and "The Spiritual Life." 14 ItKV. .M»IIN SALMON. Ministry of Rev. John Salmon. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The subject of this sketch, Rev. Jolin Salmon, was »:alle<l io lht» pastorate in the summer ..f 187:5, preaching his first sermons on the first Lord's Day of September in that same year, and continumg in the pastorate till the 3rd of October, 1880. For over four years the ser- vices were held in the "Old Kirk," during which time the pastor, by Ins strong evangelistic preaching as heard in the Lord's Day services and through the week in the school-houses of the surrounding country, succeeded in gathering about him thosa whose loyal service and hearty support have brought the work of the church to such a succe.ssful issue. Durinc' Mr. Salmon's pastorate a very comfortable and handsome par sonage^was built, the site being donated by the late Deacon Angus McKay ; the ^otal cost of the parsonage was about !|1,700. The next public work was the erection of a church edifice. This was done after much prayer and consultation, the following gentlemen acting as a building committee : John G. Rose. John Ross, James A. Ross John Duncan, Dr. Duncan, Geo. McPherson and Hugh Mc- Aula'y This work was completed at a cost of about .f 6,000, and the building was dedicated to the Lord for public worship on Dec. IGth 1877, the preachers on that occasion being Revs. J. A. R. Dickson ami Robert McKay. . . ^ i Mr Salmon's pastorate was marked by frequent " times of refresh- ing from the Lord," and in all about 112 perscms were .wlded to the church on profession of their faith. It was with much regret that the pastoral relation was severed on the 3rd of October, 1880, and to-day Mr. Salmon's name is a cherished name in many households, and his frequent visits are a source ot great pleasure and profit. " His works do follow Inm.' ir, 1!KV. K. It. SILCOX. Ministry of Rev. E. D. Siltox. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The subject of this sketch, Rev. E. D. Hilcox, was c.illtd to thi- pastorate in March, 1881, and remained with the church till April, 181*'). The small space allowed for tliese pastoral sketches must utterly fail to record, in any fitting way, the work accomplished during that fourteen j^ears' pastorate ; mentioning, as one would like to have done, the happy relations existing between pastor and people throughout all those years, the tender sympathies going from one to the other in time of trouble, and the successes achieved by a loyal and united jieople. When \Ir. Hilcox assumed the pastorate there was a debt of several hundred dollars on the church property. This, largely due to his energetic appeal, was soon wiped off, and an extra lot was iulded to the parsonage property, purchaseil by the balance on hand after the debt wa« paid off. During Mr. SilC(jxs pastorate the church was strengthened num- ericallv and spiritually, frequent series of revival service.! being the means of large ingatherings, as many as thirty uniting with the church at one communion, on confession of their faith. The meetings conduct- ed by Rev. \. W. Main will long be remembered as special seasons of blessing. His efforts, together with the pastor's assistance, under the blessing of God, resulted in new and stronger spiritual life among the Christians, and large numbers being led into the Way of Life. On several occasions efforts were made by other churches to lead Mr. Silcox to larger fields, but he seemed so strongly entrenched in the affections of his people thai these efforts were unavailing, till at last, h.iving repeatedly made overtures to him, the Congregational Church in Paris, Ont., succeeded in their call, and Mr. 8ilcox, believing himself to be divinely led, severed those relations which for fourteen years had been so nmcli enjoyed, not only by himself, but by his people ; the church was lotli to part with their pastor, but they bfwle him " God Speed " in his new field of labor, and are rejoiced to heir, from time to time, reports of liis woi-k which sjieak of the outpoured blessings of God. 18 ItKV. \V. .1. HINDl.KY, Ministry of Rev. W, J. Hindley. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The present incunilM'i.t, Kcv. W. J. Hindley, was Ixun in Kioni.-. Ont.. on November 10th, \H7:\ and is therefore of the .same a^fe as the church to which he ministeis, V,. Hindley was called t<» the jtastor- ate in July, 189'), preachinj,' his initial sermons on the Sabbath of A.ujafU«t 18th of the ,<ame year. The services that day will hmj,' be remembered both by pastor anrl pe(»ple. The text of the morninj; dis- course was Gal. vl., 2: "liear ye orie another's burdens and so fnltill the law rtf Christ," and was presenterl in its bearings upon the relatiojis of pastor an(l people which had been assumed that day. fn the e\en- inf,' the theme presentefl was ''Our Hope, Its I'.asis and Inspiration." In the spring of 1896 the peojjle undertook some extensive repairs and alteratitms in the church buildin<i:, which work was placed imd.'r the management of the following gentlemen : .)as. A. Ross, (Jeo. .\. Munro, John Campbell, John IL.ss, John Middleton, Timothy Feathei-- son and William .Smith. The plans and specifications for the work weie drawn and i)resented to the comuiittee by O. M. McKenzie, and were carried into execution by H. A. Duncan, who acted, by recpiest of the building committee, as superintend nt of works. This work havin" been completed, the re-dedication services were held on the Sabbath of October 27th, the Rev. A. F. McG^regor, of VVoolstock, preaching the sermon at the morning service, on the theme of "The Life-Giving Waters," and [)resenting the choir with tlie following dedicatory hynui : JO I! l-:.() 1' KN I N(i M V M N DRWCA-'Kn TO THE (HOIK ON T»K OCfAHION OK TIIK l{K-OI'KMN<; oK TIIK KMimo CONfJKKiiATlONAI, CIMIU'll. 1 NVith joyful huartn we womliin Tluic, From wJioin all bountcouH tSittn <leH(;enrt : 'I'hv love 1h great and pver free, 'l'" us, to all. it doth extend. This house re-upened for Thy pii»i«e, A tlmnkful people lift their voice . Another Kbeiiezer raise, .\n(l in their Ha viour's name rc.ioiee. (io Thou before us all the way. Thine own pure rai'ianco on uh pour ; Ah nilnri-is to an endless day, Thy ttlorv ^hidden nu)ro and nioi-e, Tlie sared desk from whence Tliy truth In love and earnestneHs is told, Hless Thou, unto the rising youth. And may its mossage ehcor the old. So when within these walls no more We and our dear ones may not come : ■|'i» .fesuw who has gone before. May we be gathered : all at home. T\w other cluircho.s <»t' the town united in the evening service, Hev. (5. C Patterson, of Knox Church, offering; the i-e-fUHJicatoi-y prayer and the pa.stor preathinji from T. Tim. iii., 16— "The Mystery of Godliness," 'I'he total cost of the work «ione was aliout 81,400, which amount was j)r<>vi(le(l for previous to the re-dedicatioii. Tlic way in which Mr. Hindley's work has been received, the liappv relations which exist between pastor and people, and the addi- tions to the membershi)' at almost evei-y communion, all speak to us of (lod's blessinfj upon the united efftnts of his people and lead us t^ see in the old mlage, "A'o itnu Jorfmtn " (From God not by chance), the secret of this succchs. 21 Sketch of the Sabbath School. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ This important (lepartmerit of Church Work has been i>r«.»sefiit«'(l ever since the organization of the Church- -and here, during the sessions of the Sabbath School, lives havtj been brouglit into touch with teachers filled with the love of the Master, and only the Morning will tell what has been accomplished during the past (juarter of a cen- tury in»this tlepartment. The School has never been large in numliers, owing to the fact that over one-half of the families in connection with the Church live in the country at such a distance, that to return to the session of the School in the aftt'i-noon', is out of the (juestion ; to meet this dirticalty, the Home Class Department was organized some two years ago, and an Interest in Sabbath School work was thus arousetl in many homes, where before, the members of the family, both adults and children, knew v(;ry little of what was transpiring in the Sabbath School world. Some fifty names were on the original roll of this department. The average attendance at the School has been about 6') ; these are divided into eight classes, all manned by efficient teachers. The funds raised by the School amount to about #100 in the year, so that while the School is self-supporting — paying out large sums for its papers and lesson helps and buying quite a number of new books every year for the library —it ;ilso sends ■|<15.00 annuall}' to Mission work. A girls' class also contributes annually to the Leper .Mission, India. While pursuing this work under great difficulties, the Church has every reason to he proud of her workers in the Sabbath School duting the.se past twenty-five years, and has reason to remember with gratefulness, the services of those, who in other days, were identified with this work, but who are now removed from our midst, some of them having gone "to be with Him " " — - -_.-j- . _-. „^__. • )0 Sketch of the Y. P. S. C. E. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 'V\u' Cliiistiuii Kiidi'iiVdi- Society wiis oigiiiiiztMl in Maicli, IiSJU, and has Hiiice proverl itself one of the most valuable adjiincts to the Churcli. This Socictv is in attilialion with th<> Lo<-al and County Unions ; it has always Imhmi roprcscuited in the T'i-on iiicial Conventions, and last year was n'i»resent('d, tojjether with the Local I'nion, by tliP prosence of the pastor, liev. W. J. Hindley, at the First Inter- I'rovineial Convention, held in Ottawa. The present roll of niemhership shows alxtut fifty-five Active and thirc Associate members. The connnittee work is well organized, and the Society is in splendid working order. The Society has undertaken the education of a boy in Hev. \V. 1. Currie's Mission in Chisamba, Bihe district, Africa — for this purpose !ii!2'».(IO is raised annually ; they have also given liberally t«» other mission schemes. The funds of the Society, amounting in all to about !<r».").UO in the yeai-, are raised in the following manner : Each membtjr contributes five cents monthly for the current expenses, and a miteb^x at the d<»or, in which contributions are placed, has always yielded sut'H- cient for the .Missi<»n pledges. The Kndeavor prayer meetings are heUl Sabbath evenings after the Church service, and the business meetings are held the fii-.st Wednes- day evening of each month. The Society has done much to supplement the work of the Chui-ch, and the members readily respond to any ser- vice requested of thenj by the pastor. The young people are here being trained to take the responsible positions in the (rhurch otticial staff. Studies in Congregationalism are now being introfluced among the members, and the result will probably be a broadening of the religious ideas and a deepening of the loyalty to - and a higher ideal of service for— "Chrif.. and the Church." •2.\ Sketch of the Woman's Auxiliary. ♦♦♦♦<>♦♦♦ 'I'liis Sofit'ty derives its iiaiiip fumi lli(! iclatidii wliirli it sustiiiiis to the VV Oman's fJoard of Foreijjn Missionf ; its object is, tlieiefoie, distinctly missionary. The history of the Woman's Auxiliary dates hack to the early years of the Church orjijanizatiim, when a society, t.ieii known as the Ladies Aid, did tlie work which is now done under the new name. The f^adies Aid was <»r),'anized ntorc directly to supplement th» work of the Church at home, their chief duties in those days, bein;; the aiding «)f the needy j)oor and carin<i; for the sick and afflicted in the conjj^rejfation. They also contribute,! liberally to many of the 'finamrial schemes of the Church, atid were what their name signified, a veritable Aid Society to the organizati(»n. In April, 1894, a number of lailies met at the parsctaage, for the purpose of forming a Foreign Missicm Hoard or Auxiliary. Mrs. Roberts, of Toronto, explained the benefits to be derived from being atfiliated with the Woman's Board of Missions, and then and there, the ladies voted to send the .$10.00 which the Board lecpiires as a membership fee. The Society meets on the Hecorid VVednesday of each month at 3 p. m. in the lecture-room ()f the Church, for the study of mission work and for prayer. Tiie result of these meetings has been a decided increase in their interest in Foreign Mission work. The average ■ attendance is only about nine members ; however, while numy of the members are prevented from meeting with the Auxiliary because of the distance between their homes and the place of meeting they i-espond heartily to any ret|uest made by those who are [)rivileged to attend [>uring the past year over .<!l.50.00 have been contributed to • different branches of Foreign .Mission work, embracing the l.,eper Mis.sion in India, the Famine fund, the Chisamba Hospital fund anti the Chisamba Building fund, and this is probably an average of the amount raised annually since the organization of the Tj;idies Aid, though in former years, more money was expended on Home work and less sent abroad. The funds of the Auxiliary are raised by a member- ship fee of "jOc annufUly, and by dii-ect giving - no money being raised by any (piestionable ir.ethod. - - . i: ,3= •Jl Sketch of the Anniversary Services. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The services iu connection witli the Qiiaiier-CVMitury Aniiivcrsarv held on Saturday and Sunday, July 10th and 11th, 1897, are worthy of larger mention than our space will allow. The"*e were so many fi[ood things said, so many happy memories recallefl, so many sympathies blended, and so many old paths retraced, that our pen fails to do the occasion justice. We were happy, in being able to see upon the plat- form all those who have (K!cupied the pastoral office since the organiza- tion of the Church — to look into the faces of Rev. George C. Needham, of Plainfield, N.J.; Rev. John Sahnon, of Toronto, Ont.: Uev. E. D. Silcox, of Paris, Ont., and the present incumbent, Rev. W. J, Hindley. We would gladly have given a pen picture of the Saturday evening meeting and have spoken in true synoptic style of each ex-pas'^or's excellent address ; f»f the Sabbath morning service when we listened to the clear, foi-ceful m(^ssa<ie of Uev. 'iecM-ge C. Needham, on Paul's purpose to glorify God "whether by life or by death"; of the quiet hour spent at the liCtrd's Table when we communed with each other and witlf (iod the Father, (/hi'ist the Son, and the Ble.ssed Spirit ; of that modest unpretentious, yet deeply spiritual meeting held over on the lawn in front of the hom<^ of Mr. Angus McLeod ; of the beautiful St-riptuial talk on the Tjord's retui-n ; of the dispensing of the sacra- ment to those two dear old saints and their friends ; of the Sabbath evening service? with its unioJi of .Methodist, Presbyterian and C<mgre- gational forces : of the kin<l words spoken by Rev. E. Kershaw, the pastor of the Methodist Church, and the congratulations presented by Rev. (J. C. Patterson, of Knox Church ; of the solos of Mr. J. D. .M«'Kenzie and .Miss Annie Duncan ; of the spiritual jiddresses of Revs. Needham and Salmon Tof the beautiful floral decorations, the work of skilled hands and artistic tastes, but space and time forbid— h<»wever, enough has been said to recall to our memories those days of liappy, inspiring, anniversary gatherings. Throughout all these services tliere was the evident and open recognition of the goixl hand of the Ltird which has been upon us, and so we go on with this woi-k, not knowing what another Quarter-Century may bring forth, but confident in Him who hath led us on thus far, and of whom we can truly say "that not tme thing hath failed, of all the good things which the f..ord your Gorl spake concerning you." •_';» Rules and Regulations. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Ist. This Church .shull be known as the Kbenezer CNtnjifie^rttionHl Churdi of Embio, Ont. 2ncl. The permanent oltiuer.s of this Church slmll l)e a Pastor nnH three or more Deacons. 3rd. In general, the custom.s and usages of Orthodox Congrega- tional C'/iurches, shall govern our ecclesiastical proceedings. ■tth. Persons desiring to unite with this Church shall give satis- factory evidence of a knowledge of the doctrines and duties of the Gospel and of experimental piety. As a rule, persons desiring to unite with this Church, shall make such request to the pastoi- or one of the deacons, i»ne week previous to the Communi<m, and shall be votefl ufxin for admission the following Sabbath. 5th. The ends of discipline are the removal of offences, and the promotion of the peace, order, piu'ity and growth of the Church, Offenders are to be brought before the Church, agreeably to the rule of Christ in the 18th chapter of Matthew, and any member having cause of complaint against another, should immediately seek to have it removed, according to that rule. 0th. A wilful absence from the l^ords Supper for a protracted season, and all other sins which are, expressly or implicitly, forbidden by the Holy Scriptures, shall Im deemed disordei-ly and shall demand the immediate exercise of church discipline. 7th. There shall be an annual election of a Secretary, Tieasuivr, two Auditors, Chorister, Organist and U.shers. The meeting f«»r which election, the hearing of reports, and the transaction of any chin-ch _'(i business, shall be held on the second Wednesday in Miirch, at 2. .'JO o'cl(M;k p. m., notice of which nieetinjj shall be «iven from the j)iil|)it. 8th. A semi-annual busineus meeting shall be held on the second Wednesday ot September, at 2.30 o'clock p. m., for the hearing of reports and the transaction of any business which may be laid before the Church. 9th. A special meeting of the Church may be called at any time by the pastor or any five members of the Church, notice of such meet- ing having been given from the pulpit the Sabbath previous. 10th. Except in special cases, the Lord's Supper shall be admin- istered to the Church on the first Lord's Da}' of every month. All who trust and serve the Lord Jesus (yhrist in sincerity and truth, iri-espective of denominational preference, are invited to, and will be welcomed in partaking of this service. llth. The foregoing articles may be amenderl or others added by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any regularly called Church meeting, notice of any proposerl change to be given from the ltuli>it. ^^-..1^ ^^' •27 Form of Admission of Members. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ADOHHSH ItV Till'; I'A.STOH. Dearly lieloved : Grace be unto you, and peace from Hod our Father and the Lord Jesus (Jhrist. You have ah'eady been examined, and you now present yourself before God, His people, and the world to make a solemn profession of your faith in Christ, and to publicly consecrate yoursilf to His service. For this is the Word of Faith whicli we preach : that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and slialt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 3TATKMKNT OF HKLIKF. Article I. We believe in one God, infinite in every ijerfeclion, who is revcnicrl in tlie Scriptures as the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Article II.— We believe that the Providence of God, by which He executes His eternal purposes in the government of the world, is in and over all events, yet so that the freedom and responsibility of men are not impaired, and sin is the act of the creature himself. AiiTui.K III. We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were tii\ en by the iiis))iratinn of the Hily Spirit, and are the only infallible rule of faith and i»iiictice. AirricLE IV. -Wc believe in the fall of our llrsi parents and in the cnti'-e apostncy, depravity and lost condition of the whole human family. Article V.— We believe that the love of God to sinful men found its highest expression ill the redemptive work of His Son : who became man, uniting His divine nature with our human nature in one person ; who was tempted like other men, yet with- out sin ; who by His humiliation, His holy obedience. His sutferinKs, His death cm the cross, and His resurrection, became a perfect Redeemer; whose sacrifice of Himself for the sins c,f the world, dt!clares tho HiKhteousness of God, and is the sole and suflicient groiiud of forgiveness and reconciliation of man to God. Article VI.— Wc bolievo that .Tosus Christ, after he had risen fnnn the dead, ascended into Heaven, where, as the one mediator between God and man, he carries forward His work of saving men ; that He sends the Holy Spirit to convi(!t them of sin and to lead them to i-epentance and faith, and that those who through renewing grace turn to righteo\isncss, and trust in .lesus Christ as their Redeemer, receive for His sake the forgiveness of their sins and are made the children of God. i 2S AltTICM-; Vli. — We btJlicvt! lliiil tlu».su who iiic thus rcKi^iiLiated iind juslilled, ki<<\v in siinctifled character through followfihip with fhri«t. the indwelling of the Holy , Spirit, and obedience to the Truth; that a holy life is the fruit and evidence of saviuK f»lth. and that the believer's hope of continuance in such a life is in the preserving Orace of Omi. Akthle VIII. -We believe that the t'hurch of Christ, invisible and spiritual, comprises all true believers, whose duty it is to associate themselves in churches for the main- tenance of worship, for the promotion of spiritual growth and fellowship, and for the converslo-.i of men ; that these churc'hes, under the K"irtance of the Holy Scriptures and i fellowship with one another, may determine— each for itself— their organization, statements of belief, and forms of worship, may appoint and ' sot apart their own ministers, and should co-operate in the work which Christ has coHimitted to them for ihe furtherance of the CJospcl throiiKhout the world. A KTKI.E IX.- We believe in the divine appointment of the Christian Sabbath as a day of holy rest and worship ; and in the two sacraments Christ has appointed for His Church Baptism and the Lord's Supper and that all are under obligations in the exercise of faith to observe them. Ahticlk X. We believe in the ultimate prevalence of the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth ; in the glorious appearing of the great Gotl and our Saviour Jesu.s Christ; in the resurrection of the dead; and in a final .judgmenV the issues of which .judgment are everlasting ))unishment and everlasting life. I>(» voii bolicvc tliesc tliinjfs / IIAPTI8.M. Tliost' who li.nc not Im'cm baptized will rrcoivc timt oidiiiance, iriHtituted by Him who said : " He that believetli and is baptized shall Ik" .saved." COVKNAXT. You ilo now, iti humble dependenee on tlie Divine .Spirit, whose help is promised to all who seek it, enter into covenant with the Churi'h in the name of the Father, Hon and Holy Spirit. To continue in that faith of our Lord Jesus (Christ, wherein we stand, and to main- tain habits t)f daily watchfulness, prayer and reading of the Word of (tckI. To pray for a blessing on the Word as preached and taught in ihiK place. To love one another fervently, to care for each other's welfare, and to guard each other's good name. To sympathize with one another in sorrow and iw joy, and to care for the poor and sick amongst us. To do service in the Church as opportunity maj' be found, and to contribute of your substance for its maintenance. To hold up the hands of the pastor by a diligent attendance on ordinances, and to do what in you lies to promote the peace and purity of the Church. To honor the Tjord in the home-life. To cultivate loving att'ecticHis towanl all who love tht' ijoni Jesus CInist in sincerity, and to labor for the promotion of His Kingdom in this place, in the land, and throughout the world. This you covenant with this Church ! i{Krr-;PTiON uv tmk ciiiik ii. |Meiiibt!i's rise.) We, then, the menil>ers of this Church, do cordially receive y(»u into our communion and fellowship. We welcome you as men/oers of the Body of Christ, and as fellow-travellers to His rest. We promise, by the grace of God, to watch over you in meekness and love ; and we pray God tiiat we may live together as brethren ; glorify Him on earth, and finally join the church triumphant in Heaven, there to unite in the praises of God and the Tjiimb. [Here Rive tlio rifflit Imiul of f-llowsliip.) Now, unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you spotless before the presence of His glory, with exceeding joy, unto the only wise God, our Saviour, be glory, and majesty, dom- inion and power, both now and forever : .\men. ^^"^.'.-y^' ^^- .!() Our Benevolences. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ TKc Cot\grcgatio>\al i^i^Alohak-y -Society. OiuKtT : To i)I.iiit and t<i support new cluuclies in districtH where siicli (tliuri'lit's arc necessary for the piivi!e<^es of worship. OdllecHon reeeiv(>rl the first Sahl)ath in Fchrnarv. TKc Cot\gt-egatior\al UhioK Tuhvcl. OnJKCT : — To (Icl-fiay tlie expenses of the annual nieetinjf of tlie I iiion of Ontario and Quebec;. Collection icceived the lirst Sal)l)ath in .lune. TKc Co^gre9atio^al College of Carvacja. ()n.ii:(T: To tpialify candidates for tlie (lospel ministry and to furnish them with the hest possible spiritual and liter- aiy traininju;. Collfciiun recci\('d (h»> lirst Sabbath in Au,i,Mist. Tl\e Co^g^■cga<io^al Torcigtv ?\iAAiot\ary ^Society. OiLiKCT ; To carry out the gi-eat commission of the Master, "Go ye i?ito all the world and pi-each the Gospel to every creature." Collecti<tn received the first Sabbath in Noveinlier. 31 Official Guide. ♦♦♦♦♦♦44 Pastor ; l{i:v. W. .1. J|im,u,:y. Deacons : ' •ions McKw, 1,^,,,,.,,,, ^f^,,„,, Wn.uAM Mink.,, John McWuaaam, William McKav, Robert Anm^mux, .Jamks CaMI'HKLL. Secretary-Treasurer , •John Hoss - Finance Committee ; James Oamplell, Thomas Hehox, .J„„v Mn.i,M.;Tox, James A. lloss, William Minro. Trustees : Geor(;e a. Monro, John AIiudleton. William Smith James A. Ross, Johx Ross, .j,mes Camphell, 'J'lMOTHV FeATIIERSOX. Sunday School : Siiperinten.lent -A. Roosev. Assistant Supt. -James M. Muxho. Secretfuy-Treasurer-Miss M. Mathesox. Y, P. S, C, E, : President -Rohkrt Herox. Coiie«. Secietaiy Mrs. K. Codv. Wocqan's Auxiliary : President -Miss L Matmeson. Sec:ota,y.-MRs. K. Coi.v.- :\-2 Present Roll of Members. Abcrnelliy, Itobert Abometliy, Mrs. Koliurl Aberncthy. OeiirKf Abornelhy, Lizzie Abernethy, Saniuel Aberiiethy, KmiTson A(biiiis. Hobert JldWic, Iiiucs Bowie, Mi'H. Iiinos liowie, Jdlui Howie, ( 'hristina l^aillie. David Hiiillie. Mi-K. David llrccltuiiridxe, Mrs. David < 'iiiiipliell, < 'ain|ibell, ('aiiiiil)i'll. ('aiiipbell. ('aiiii)l)cll. Caiiipbell. ( 'iiiiipljell, ( aiiipbcll, Camiibi'll. Cllisliollll. Cbisholiii. .laiiiOH Mrs. .laiiu's .loliii Mrs. .loliii MaKKic (ieoixiiia .lean Donald Mrs. iKinald Geoiye Mr.H. OoorK*' Diiiicun Mix. Dr. IliHK'an, Annie Douglass. Mrs. .lolin Kletl, Mrs. .lames Klctl, Mrs. David Korbes, (JeorKe Keatlicrson, 1 iniotliy Keatherson. Mrs. Tiinolliy Keatliersou, Lena Keatlier.son, (Jracc Keatlierson, Kal)ili Keatlierson, Holand (ioi'don, Alexandei' Gordou, Mary (iordon. Mrs. GeorKi' (iould, George (jould, Mrs. George (jrinton. MisH C. Heron, Tlionias Heron, Mrs. Tlionias Heron, Robert Heron, .Icnnic Heron, William Heron, diaries Hf)Wes, Francis Howes, Mi-H. Francis Howes, t'hristo))her Hossack, Ann Hossaclt, Janet Ho8«iack, Donald Ho.ssack, Isabella Alice Hossack, Barbara Ann Hui-d, Alexander Hurd, Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Mrs. Hindley. Rev. W. .1. Hindley. Mrs. VV. .1. .laques, Robert I), .laqno'.. Mrs. Robert F). Logan, .lane Logan, Devina Legg, William Legg, Mrs. William Ijoveys, William Loveys, Mrs. William LoveyH, Mary Li>vcys, Olgn McKay, .John McKay, Margret McKay. .John Mi-Kay. .lane McKay, .lames McKay, Mrs. James McKay, Mrs. "John McKay. Christina .McKay. Mrs. Soper McKay, William D. McKay. Mrs. William D. McKay, Mrs. Donald M<-Kay, (4eorge McKay, Marian McKay, Flixabetii MclMiei-son, Mrs. Ihigh Mel'herson, George Mcl'liei-son, Mrs. George McRhei-son, Mrs. Andrew McPhorson. Maggie McWilliani. John McWilliani, Mrs. John McWilliam. James McDonald, Mrs. Hngli McKenzie, Geoi-gc McKenzic, Mrs. George McKenzie, Kniens McKenzic. Mrs. William McKenzie. Annie McKenzic. Lizzie McKenzie. James .Mnrray, Mrs. Catharine Mnrrgy. Mrs. Donald Mnrray, Mrs. William .Murray. William Munro, William Munro. Mrs. William Munro. James G. Munro, Mi-s. James G. Munro, Bella Munro, Minnie Munro. .lane .Munro. William Munro. Mrs. William Munro. Maggie Munro. (ieorgc A. Munro. Mrs. George .\. Munro. Crandall Munro, Mabel Munro, Mrs. Charles Vliinro. Ettte Mtinro, Carrie Munro, Kate Munro, Florence Munro, James M. Matheson, Mrs; George Matheson, Mary MatheNon, Rlizabeth Matheson, Mrs. (Riersoni Matheson. D, J. .Matheson. Mrs. D. J. .Miildieton, John .Mid<lleton, Mrs. ,lohn Middleton, Minnie McLe<Ki, Angus McLeod, Mrs. Angus .McLecMl, Maggie Miller, William -McKay, Klla iVarshall, Alexander IMerson, George Heixon, Mrs. George Picrson .Klizabeth I'ronse. Mrs. .lohn Hroiise, Mary Pelton, Henry Pelton, Mrs. llenry Pelton. Dora Ross, .lames A. Ross, Mrs. James A. Ross, John (Knsign) Ross, Mi-s. John Ross, Maggie Ross. Ciiristina Ross, Janet Ross, Mrs. J. M. Ross, Ellen Itoss. liarbara Ross, Catharine Ross, Mrs. (lordon Ross. David Ross. Mj-s. David Ross, Kate Ross, Hell Ross, Thomas Ross, Mrs. Thomas Ross, Itena Rutliei-ford. Mrs. John Sutherland, Mi-s. Hector Sutherland. Barbara Sutherland, Mi*s. Eben. Sutherland, Kate Sul herland, William Saixeat Sutherland, Mrs. W. S. Sutherland, Mrs. (Braemar) Stewart, Robert Stewart, Mrs. ltol>ert Smith. William Smith. Mrs. William Stewart, Hugh Stewart. Mrs. Hugh Tate. Mrs. T. W. W<kk1, (Jeorgc Wo(m1. Mrs. (Jeorgc Wo<k1. ,lohn Wood, Maggie Woofl, Minnie Ward, Mrs. Thomas Wai'd, John (J. Ward, Annie Ward, Minnie Walsh, Martha Walsh, Lucy TOTAL ia5. ..