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I^HsTTJTES 
 
 OF THE 
 
 TWENTY-SEVENTH SESSION 
 
 OP THE 
 
 ieniral Bapitsi Assoclsiion 
 
 =1 
 
 OF 
 
 isro"v^ sooTi^, 
 
 HELD WITH THE 
 
 
 \per Aylesford Baptist Church, Saturday^ 3Ionday, 
 and Tuesday, tTune 23rd, 25th, and 26th» 
 
 
 WITH THE 
 
 CIRCULAR LETTER, &e. 
 
 Halifax, N. S. 
 
 " CnmSTIAN MESSENGER " OFFICF, 
 
 1877. 
 
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MINUTES. 
 
 UPPER AYLES'R'ORD, KINGS COUNTY, 
 
 Sf-l-tuday Mominer, June 23rd, 1877. 
 
 I Tlie Xovn. Scotia Central Eii^iti.st A.>siiciati.)ii convuaotl tliis day 
 htlithe U'.iper Aylesford Church, at lO o'clock, A. M. 
 [Tlie Motlerfitor of last year, Kev. S. B. Keniptou, callt'd the 
 Mniatinn to order. After singing, pvajer was ottered liy Kev. 
 I). V-'allace. 
 ITlie following is the 
 
 LIST OF DELEGATES. 
 
 Atjlcsford Uppe,' — Rev, .1. L. Read, Deas. (160. West. Saml. Bowlby, 
 ^iali Graves, Oliver Cogswell, John Palmer. 
 ]mklyn — B. W. Lockhart, (Lie), Bro. James Coalfleet. 
 \nmhrulge — Beas. Wm. Craig, W. H. Forsyth, A. A. Pineo. 
 pAe.t^er— Rev. I. J. Skinner. 
 
 \om\i:aiUs \»t, (Canard) — Rev. S. B. Kempton, Bros. J. E. Lock- 
 k1, C. F. Eaton, Geo. Pineo. 
 
 tornwallis 2nd (Berwick) — Rev. Isa. Wallace, Dea. John Lyons, 
 jtluen Edward Parker, A. F. Chipman, E. B. Bolser, Leander 
 Vet. 
 
 ornwaUis Zrd, (Billtown) — Rev. D. W. C. Dimock, De^s. C. E. 
 ker, Elias Kilcup. 
 
 \)mmUis ith, (Long Point) — Rev. J. L. Read, Deacon Edwai'd C. 
 Hton, Bro. James Hicks. 
 
 ^rnwallis 5th, (Pereaux) — Deacon Gould N. Davidson. 
 tmrallis Gth, (Canning) — Rev. 8. J. Neily, Dea. L. C. Woodworth. 
 \knh Mse— Rev. M. W. Brown, Deacon Samuel Miller. 
 \\moutli — Rev. J. A. McLean, Dea. A. Shaw, Bro. Wallace Daniel. 
 WdT \st, (Granville Street) — Rev. E. M. Saunders, Dea. S. Selden, 
 lireu II. N. Paint, J. W. Rhuland. 
 
 Wax 2nd, (North) — Rev. J. W. Manning, Bro. J. C. Dumaresq. 
 Wax Zrd, ( Gerrish Street) — Rev. J. F. Avery, Dea. Benj. Ilubley. 
 ritsport — Rev. A. J. Stevens. 
 
 fhm ht, ( Wol/cille)—B.evds. S. W. DeBlois, A. W. Sawyer, D.D., 
 Cramp, D.D., John Chase, Dea, J. W. Barss, Prof. D. F. lliggine, 
 Vlbert Coldwell. 
 
 \ton2nd, ( Gaspereaux) — Rev. H. N. Parry, Brethren .John Graham, 
 DH-n. 
 
 \ton Zrd, (Nnc Minas) — Rev. C. B. Welton, Bro. John Burbidgc. 
 
 f;'<— Rev. G. A. Weathers, Bro. Stephen Langille. 
 
 Won— Bro, John W. Rhuland. 
 
 j((;(7;e— Rev. C. B. Welton, Deas, Geo. E. ^[asters, B. If. llsley. 
 
 tnhurg—llQv. J. Williams, Brethren J. B. Worthylake, H. E. S. 
 
 I-, (Lie). 
 
Tsew Germany — Deacon Geo. Barss, Brethren A. E. Durland, W. h| 
 Durland. 
 
 Newport — Rev. P. S. McGregor. 
 
 St. Marf/arei^s Bay 2n(l — Rev. Wm. Spencer. 
 
 Bridyewatcr — Bro. Robert West. 
 
 Sackville — Dea. F. Webber. 
 
 Water ville — Rev, J. A. McLean. 
 
 Windsor— Hew E. W. Kelly, Bro. E. D. Shand. 
 
 Rawdon — Rev. M. W. Brown. 
 
 New Qornwall — Rev. John William.s, Dea. Samuel Hallimore. 
 
 Western Associatio7i — Revd.s. E. Whitman, P. R. Foster, W. E. Ilal 
 Tho8. Trotter. 
 
 I'he following brethren were invited t(i sit with the A.ssociati()H 
 
 Revds. C. Tupper, D.D., Geo. 0. Gates, R. R. Philp, E. 0. Read, 
 H. Robbins, M. Normonday, A. Cogswell, G. N. Ballentine, W, 
 Parker, E. A. Crawley, D.D., Obed Parker, John Clark, J. M. Park«j 
 E. M. Keirstead, D. Freeman, Deas. E. C. Banks, A. T. Baker, Lea 
 Baker, A. M. Wheelock, Brethren Dimock Whitman, James Bligl 
 .J. F. Crowe, William Morse, Asa Morse, A, J. Walker, Chas. Skiuii^ 
 David Wallace, Arthur Roscoe, (Lie). 
 
 The ballot being taken, the Rev. J. W. Manning was elecK 
 Moderator ; Rev. C. B. Welton and Albert Coldwell were chos^ 
 Secretaries ; Leonard Fitch, Treasurer ; A. A. Pineo, A.ssistaj 
 Treasurer ; J. W. Barss, Auditor. 
 
 The following Committees were appointed : — 
 
 To Examine Letters. — Revds. C. Tupper, D.D., L J. Skmner, E! 
 Saunders, Dea. J. W. Barss. 
 
 To Read Letters. — Revds. J. F. Avery, S. B. Kempton, E. 0. Ra 
 
 The CoTJuittee on Arrangements reported in part as follows j 
 
 Prayer-Meeting at G.30 A. M. ; Morning Sittings, 10 A. M. 
 
 12 M. ; Afternoon Sittings, 2 P. M. till 5 P. M. ; Evening Sit 
 
 7 P. ^L Report adopted. 
 
 Letttrs from the Churches wore read. 
 
 Rcsolveil That the following telegram be forwarded to Rev. 
 Pope, St. John, N. B. :— 
 
 Aylesford, June 23, 1871 
 Rev. J. n. Pope : 
 
 Deep sympathy is felt by the Central Association, now in sessl 
 for our afflicted brethren in St. John. Will pecuniary help be[ 
 ceptable ? To whom shall we send ? 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. S. W. DeBlois. 
 
E. Durland, VT. Ill 
 
 SATURDAY Afternoon Session. 
 Prayer })y Kev. K. R. Pliilp. 
 
 Meeting opened at 2 o'clock 
 ilinutes of last meeting rend and approved. 
 AJilitional letters from the churches were read. 
 
 The absentees on the Committees ap])ointed last year were 
 1(1 Committees stand as follows : — 
 
 filled 
 
 el Halhmore. 
 Foster, W. E. llal| 
 
 ith the Association 
 
 hilp, E. 0. Read, 
 N. Ballentme, >v. 
 Clark, J. M. Parke 
 , A. T.Baker, Lm 
 litinan, James mi 
 alker, Chas. Skmni' 
 
 Planning was eleeli 
 loldwell were c\m 
 A. Pineo, Assistaj 
 
 )., I. J. Skinner, E,i 
 
 Kempton, E. O.Ra 
 
 in part as follows:] 
 
 ,tings, 10 A. M. 
 
 IM. ; Evening SittiJ 
 
 rvvarded to Rev. J. 
 
 ?0RD, June 23, 18" 
 
 Ltion, now in sesa 
 lecuniary help be 
 
 klois. 
 
 llev. Dr. Crawley. 
 " S. W. DeBlois. 
 
 ids Benevolent Funds. — Revds. Isa. Wallace, J. L. Read, J. H. 
 (oljbins. 
 
 I Education.— Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D.D., Prof. D. F. Iliggins, Rev. E. 
 .Saunders, Albert Coldwell, Dr. Cramp. 
 
 ItiBiTiARiES. — Revds. D. W. C. Dimock, A. J. Stevens, Bros. H. X. 
 lint, .1. C. Dumaresq. 
 
 ISABnATK Schools. — Revds. R. J. Neily, W. E. Hall, H. E. S. Maider, 
 lie), Bros. J. E. Lockwood, F. Web)- ;r. 
 
 ISabbath Observance. — Revds. J Skinner, J. Williams, M. W. 
 own. 
 Fempkrancr. — Bros. Geo. Weathers, A. A. Pineo, J. W. Rhuland, 
 
 iLangille. 
 
 |Tlif' Committee on Arrangements furth(;r reported as folio w.>* :- - 
 
 SABBATH APPOINTMENTS. 
 
 \bford, Baptist— 11.00 A. M. 
 3.30 P. M. 
 Methodist— 11.00 A. M. Rev. Dr. Sawyer. 
 3.30 P. M. J. W. Manning. 
 \rnslown — 1 1.00 A. M. Rev. J. A. McLean. 
 3.30 P. M. " W. 11. Richan. 
 i'j Point — 1 1 A. M. Rev. Wm. Si)enser. 
 
 kicA— ILOO A. M. Kev. E. M. Saunders. 
 7.30 P. M. " J. Williams. 
 
 rset—Z.OO P. M. Rev. C. B. Welton. 
 
 to- -3.00 P. M. Rev. M. W. Brown. 
 
 fh Berwick — 4.00 P. M. Rev. Geo. Weathers. 
 
 rick, Methodist — 11 A. M. Rev. P. R. Foster. 
 
 inwood—U A. M. Rev. I. J. Skinner. 
 
 wn/-3.30 P. M. Rev. A. J. Stevens. 
 
 \k Kingston— 3.30 P. M. Kev. Thos. Trotter. 
 
 kn—\[,00 A. M. Rev. Aaron Cogswell. 
 
 ir</-11.00 A. M. Rev. J. Brown. 
 
 \(rn Square— 3.30 P. M. Rev. Geo. 0. Gates. 
 
 Albert S^— 10.30 A. M. Rev. M. Normonday. 
 
 Wetville—i.OO P. M. Rev. M. Normonday. 
 
 mcetowti— 10.30 A. M. J. II. Robbins. 
 
 \m Corner— i.dO P. M. Rev. B. W. Lockhart. 
 
 'rn7Ze— 11.00 A. M. Rev. C. B. Welton. 
 friil</e~-n.00 A. M. Rev. P. S. McGregor. 
 
 "i-ll.OO A. M. Rev. P. S. McGregor. 
 
Tliat tli(3 Assnc'iatioii 8ornion be ])roacliod nt 10 A. M. on Mun] 
 day, and the Circular Letter be lead immediately after. KeiMi 
 udojited, 
 
 Tlje Cummittoe on I'.enevolent 'Funds presented their n-jK.] 
 After atldre.sse.s were made by several brethren the lieport wa 
 adopted. (See Appendi.v A.) 
 
 Rtsoh'id, That tlio Sabbath collections usually given to Missioiisl 
 forwarded to our afflicted brethren in St. John. 
 
 Adjourned to Monday, at 10 A. M. Prayer by Rev. ^\. 
 iJichan. 
 
 MONDAY MORNING, June 25th.| 
 
 The Association Sermon was preached l)y Kev. A. J. Stevinj 
 from Colossians iii. 3, 4 : — " For ye are dead, and your life is lii 
 with C'hrist in God. AVhen Chri.st, who is our life, shall aiiii'J 
 tiien shall ye also aj)pear with him in glory." 
 
 JJusiness was resumed, l^rayer by Kev. Charles Tupper, 1>.! 
 
 Committee on Circular Letter rejKirted. Kejwrt adopted. 
 
 The Circular Letter was read by the Avriter, liev. E. A. (Jrawki 
 D. D. Subject : " Faith and the Word of (Jod." 
 
 Resolved, That it be adoi)ted and printed in the Minutes, andthl 
 Eev. A. J. Stevens aiid Dr. Crawley be requested to furnish coiiiesj 
 the Sermon and the Letter for publication in the Messenger. 
 
 The Committee on Obituaries presented their Iteport. (Sou. 
 pendix IJ.) It Avas amended aiul adopted. 
 
 On motion adjourned. Prayer by Rev, David Freeman. 
 
 
 MONDAY— Afternoon Sessio^ 
 
 Prayer by Kev. Dr. Sawyer. 
 
 Minutes of last nuH'ting read and approved. 
 
 The Committee on Denominational Literature presented 
 report. (See Ai)pendix C) 
 
 Resolved, That it be consitlered clause by clause. 
 
 After discussing it, and adopting the several clauses, it ' 
 adopted as a Avhole. 
 
 The Committee on Education })resented their report. It 
 discussed at considerable length., the following brethren taking 
 in the discussion : — Kev. Dr. Cramp, J. W. Barss, Prof. 1' I 
 Higgins, Kevds. Dr. Sawyer, S. P>. Kempton, Lsa. WalLi'.ce, ;ui| 
 ^1. Saunders. Keport adopted. (See Appendix D.) 
 
 The following names were added to the Committee on Arraj 
 ment !— Kevds, S. B, Kempton, S. W. DeBlois, Dca. A. T. h 
 
 The^ following l)rethren were appointed a Conniiittee on ^'"!"il| 
 tion : — Kevds. E. ISl. Saunders, D. W. C. Dimock, Dr. S:i« 
 Deas. J. W. P>arss, F. AVel)ber, and Pro. C. F. Eaton. 
 
 On motion adjourned. Prayer liy Rev. D. W. C. Dimock. 
 
 lei 
 
 ^sokei 
 N. X. 
 led. 
 
I A. M. on "Mr'nl 
 ly after. Kciwi 
 
 \\Un\ thi'ii' vi'lM'i 
 L the Kepurt \va 
 
 iven to Missions I 
 t l)y Rev. ^V. 1 
 
 NING, Ju^® 25th.| 
 ev. A. J. ^tevtT 
 u(\ vour life is 
 L- life, shall iq-P' 
 
 ifivk's Tui'ptT, I'.l 
 port ailoptitl 
 lU;v. K. A. Crawli 
 
 he Minutes, and tU 
 a to furnish ooviesl 
 le Mts-seni/fr. 
 
 ir lleport. (^^••^• 
 ^•iil Freeman. 
 
 -Afternoon Sessiol 
 
 MONDAY- Evenlngr Session. 
 
 Opened with prayer by Kev. J. Williiinis. 
 
 Minutes of laat meeting rend and approved. 
 
 Letters were read from ':luirclies at Jeddore, Lallave, Mustiuoilo- 
 iiiit, Windsor Plain.s. ^ 
 
 Koport of Intirm Ministers' Board adopted. (See App. E.) 
 
 A resolution liavhig been introduced looking toco-operation with 
 jif Associations in the relief of Infirm Minister.s, it was resolved, 
 iftiT some discission, tliat the matter be laid over till next se.ssi.)n. 
 
 riu' Committee t)n Missions rei)oited. A letter was read fn^n 
 
 II. AVarren, Secretary of Home Missionary Union, giving an 
 
 Ikract of the work of the Home Missionary Union for current 
 
 le;ir. Adjiresses M'ere delivered by Kevds. Dr. Tnpper, J. I>rown, 
 
 .W. DeBlois. G. X. Ballentine, W. G. Parker, David Freeman, 
 Xornionday, J. H. Robbins, agent of the Home Mission. Ke- 
 
 JDrt ailopt^d. (See Appendix F.) 
 
 Aljuurned with i)rayer by Rev. E. W. Ktlley. 
 
 ntei^ \i 
 
 Lturc prese 
 
 ise. 
 iveral clauses, il ' 
 
 their report. It 
 hretUren takiui; 
 r.arss. Prof. I'; 
 jlsa. Wallace, wk 
 
 lix D.) 
 
 Immittee on Av: 
 
 Dca. A. T^B^ 
 hnimittee oa ^"'^ 
 limock, Dr. &'' 
 
 Eaton. 
 Ky. C. Dimock. 
 
 TUESDAY MORNING, June 26th. 
 
 IPraj'cr by Rev. I. J. Skinner. 
 
 piinutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 
 iRtsolccfl, That this .Association, having heard of the serious mis- 
 mine sustained by Rev. E. O. Read on Saturday evening last, by 
 kicli liis right arm was broken, hereby express its sympatliy for our 
 eemod brother in this affliction, and trust that by the V)lcssing of 
 ovklence he may soon recover from his present injuries. 
 
 ITlio Committee on Sabl)ath Observance ])resented their report, 
 loll, with a slight alteration, was adopted. , (See Appendix G.) 
 ilie Committee on Sabbath Schools presented their repttrt. 
 ilressos were given by Deas. J. W. l>arss, A. A. Pineo, Revds. 
 |j. Xeily, E. M. Keirstead, D. AV. C. Dimock, and T. Trotter. 
 |iiirt adopted. (See Appendix H.) 
 
 riie Committee on Temperance presented their report, which, 
 fnliscussion, was adopted. (See Appendix I.) 
 tilt; hour having arrived for adjournment it was resolved that tin; 
 [e l)C' extended intlehnitely. 
 Jlio Trt'asurer's report was read and adopted. 
 
 imhcd, That the Treasurer pay over moneys to the Treasurers of 
 1 different funds. 
 
 poked, That the sum of $330.00 raised for our brethren in St. 
 n, X. B., bo placed in the hands of Deacon J. W. Barss to be for- 
 
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 COLLECTIONS FOR SAINT JOHN FUND. 
 
 Canard $152 27 
 
 Lawrencetown 12 38 
 
 Ujjper Aylesford 92 06 
 
 Methodist, Upper Aylesford 3 11 
 
 Tremont 8 15 
 
 2nd Cornwallia Church 37 87 
 
 Cambridge 4 73 
 
 Upper Wilmot 10 02 
 
 North Kingston 5 50 
 
 J. W.BarsH 3 91 
 
 Total $330 (X» 
 
 Resolved, That whereas our denomination has no aduquate metho 
 now for the care of our Intirm Ministers, the widows of doceastrij 
 ministers, and the orphans of ministers ; 
 
 And whereas, our brethren in St John have requested that a Con 
 mittoe be appointed from the different Associations, to meet 
 Wolfville at the time of the Convention in August to agree ujmJ 
 some plan that may be presented to the denomination for suoj 
 provision. 
 
 The following Committee to represent this Association van ^j 
 j)ointed : — Revds. E. M. Saunders, S. B. Kemi)ton, and Bro. 0, 
 Eaton. 
 
 Resolved, That a copy of the above be sent to the Eastern Associi 
 tion with a view to securing united action. 
 
 Dr. Sawyer, Eev. S. B. Kempton, and Deacon S. Selden wei 
 appointed delegates to the Eastern Association. 
 
 The following brethren were appointed delegates to the Conve^ 
 tion : — Brethren J. E. Lockwood, A. M. Wlieclock, A. A. Finn 
 J. W. Barss, John Palmer. 
 
 Delegates to the \V.estern Association : — Revds. J. L. Read, 
 Wallace, E, M. Saunders. 
 
 Delegates to the P. E. Island Association : — Dea. S. Sel,le| 
 H. N. Paint. 
 
 The Committee on Nomination report : — 
 
 That the Association meet next year with the First Cotnwall| 
 Church, (Canard). 
 
 That the Sermon be preached by Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D.D., 
 that the Rev. C. B. Welton be the alternate. 
 
 That Deacon J. W. Barss write the Circular Letter. 
 
 COMMITTEES. 
 
 To EXAMINE CiRcrLAR LETTER. — Prof. D. F. Higgius, Revds, ( 
 Welton, and E. A. Crawley, D. D. 
 
 On Denominational Literature. — Revds. S. B. Kempton, ">i 
 Neily, and Brc. C F. Eaton. 
 
 On Benevolent Funds. — Revds. J. W. Manning, D. W. C. Dimoj 
 and Deacon S. Selden. 
 
 On Education,— Revds. E. M. Saunders, Isa. Wallace, J. A.McL 
 and Bro. Coldwell. 
 
|330 W 
 
 adequate metho 
 [lows of clf,ceas((| 
 
 eatcd that a Coi 
 tions, to meet 
 ust to agree uii 
 )mination for sucl 
 
 Association was a] 
 on, and Bro. C. ' 
 
 he Eastern Associ 
 con S. Selden w 
 
 vtes 
 
 to the Convej 
 lock, A. A. Pind 
 
 Is. J. L. Kead, 1>I 
 
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 On Mi33I0N3. — Ilevda. I. J. Skinner. John \Villiam8, and Bro. II. E. 
 iMaider, (Lie.) 
 
 Os Obituaries. — Revda. .1. M. Cramp, D. D., J. L. Read, H. N. 
 Iparry, and J. C. Blakeney. 
 
 Ox iSABBATU Schools. — Deacons E. D. King, K. Wehber, Brethren 
 |C Roscoe, N. A. Parker, James E. Irish, Rev. M. W. Brown. 
 
 UN Temperance. — Brethren .1. I'ursons, Mark Curry, Revds. James 
 leadows, George Weathers, J. F. Avoiy, P. S. McCivegor. 
 
 i)s Arrangements. — Revds. S. B. Ki'mpton, S. J. Neily, D. W. C. 
 Jimock, S. W. DeBlois, C. B. Welton. 
 
 BoAKD OF Infirm Minister.'-. — Revds. S W. DeBlois, S. B. Kemi)ton, 
 
 rnf. D. F. Iliggin.s, Brethren C F. Enton, J. W. Barss, Jas. S. Morse. 
 
 Rrsoh'fd, Tliat the cordial thanks of this Association be tendered 
 the Upper Aylesford Church and congregation, (and also to the 
 bnirfor the choice music rendered), for their hospitality and kind- 
 to the delegates during the session. 
 
 Resolved, That Revds. E. M. Saunders, J. W. Manning, and Deacon 
 ..Selden bo a Committee to superintena the printing of the Minutes. 
 
 Resolved, That the usual nun'ber of Minutes be printed. 
 
 Minutes of thi.s sitting road and approved. 
 
 Adjourned, with prayer by Rev. Isa. Wallace, to meet with the 
 
 list Church at Canard, on the Saturday following the 20th of 
 
 ae, 1878. 
 
 J. "W. Manning, Moderator. 
 
 C. B. Welton, ) „ * ■ . 
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 NAME. 
 
 Avery, J. F 
 
 Bancroft, J 
 
 Bleakiiey, .1. C 
 
 Brown, M. \V., A. B... 
 
 Chase, John 
 
 Cramp, J. M., D.D 
 
 Crawlev, F. D., A.B.... 
 Crawler, R. A., D.D... . 
 DeBlois, S. W., A.M... 
 Dimock, D W, C, A.M. 
 
 Delonjir, T. C 
 
 Freeman, D., A.M 
 
 Hunt, A. S., A.M 
 
 Kempton, S. U., A.M.. 
 
 Kelly, E. \V., A.U 
 
 Lucas, Wallace 
 
 Manning, J. W., A.B.. 
 
 McGregor, P. S 
 
 Meadows, Jas 
 
 Miller, John 
 
 Nelly, S. J., A.M 
 
 Philp, K. K., A. B 
 
 Parry, H. N 
 
 Parker, D. O., A. M... 
 
 Pineo, D 
 
 Read, J. L 
 
 Robbina, J. H 
 
 Saunders, E. M., A.M. 
 Sawver, A. W., D.D... 
 
 Shaw, D. G 
 
 Skinner, 1. J., A.B 
 
 Sitencer, Win 
 
 Stevens, Jaines 
 
 Stevene, A. J., A.M. . . . 
 
 Wallace, Isa., A.M 
 
 Welton.D. M., A.M... 
 
 Welton. G. B., A.B 
 
 Weathers, George 
 
 Williams, John 
 
 Place of residence. 
 
 Date of 
 Ordination. 
 
 Halifax Oct. 
 
 [Walton. .. 
 
 ;Hantsport 
 
 Eliershouse 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Wolfville, 
 
 Pleasa!itville 
 
 I Wolfville 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Billtown 
 
 Tancook 
 
 Canning 
 
 Dartmouth 
 
 Canard 
 
 Windior 
 
 Hannnond's Plains 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Newport 
 
 Stewiacke 
 
 Halifax . . , 
 
 Canning 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Ga8i)ere.".ux 
 
 BerwicL 
 
 Long Point 
 
 Upper Aylesford 
 
 Yarmouth 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Halifax 
 
 tliester, 
 
 Margaret's Bay 
 
 Gaspereaux 
 
 Kentville 
 
 Berwick 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Kentville 
 
 Kempt .... 
 
 Mahone Bay 
 
 Place of Ordinatioal 
 
 1870 Tawstock, G. 3. 
 iS4D|Uawdon. 
 
 Kichmond, N. B. 
 
 Eliershouse. 
 
 Billtown. 
 
 London, G. B. 
 
 I'leasantville, Lrni. 
 
 Providence, R. L 
 
 Chester. 
 
 Chester. 
 
 New Albany, 
 
 Halifax. 
 
 Dartmouth. 
 
 New Minas. 
 
 Windsor. 
 
 Hammond's Plaini | 
 
 Port Hawkeiil)ur)-,C 
 
 Newport, 
 
 Jeddore. 
 
 1S72! North Sydney. 
 ISonJMiirgaree, C."B. 
 
 Ga ,)ereaux. 
 
 Liverpool. 
 
 Greenwich. 
 
 H(»pewell, N. B. 
 
 Rawdon. 
 
 Berwick. 
 IS-WlL-awronce, Mass. 
 18601 Falmouth. 
 ISSajPort Medway. 
 
 New Minas. 
 1830'Gaspereaux. 
 lS7')!KenlvilK'. 
 18.5(i Scotch town, N. B. 
 1857 Windsor. 
 
 Kentville. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Centrcville, N. 
 
 LICKNTIATK8. 
 
 Canard, — John Duneanson. 
 
 Berwick, — Charles Norw'>od. 
 
 Billtown,— Arthur Roseoe. 
 
 Falmouth,— Stewart Masters, Charles Bishop. 
 
 Ga.spereaux,— E. P. Coldwell, B. W. Lockhart. 
 
 I.unenburgh,- H. E. S. Maider, C. Spidle. 
 
 Newport,— Enoch Sweet. 
 
 Windsor,— L O. Redden. 
 
 Wulfville,-n. Fobhny, C. Martell, A. B. 
 
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 ;ocia,tion. 
 
 Place of Ordinatioil 
 
 OTaw^tock, G. 3. 
 DiUawiloii. 
 siRichmond, N. a. 
 
 KUersbouse. 
 ismilltown. 
 LH London, U. b. 
 joh'lcasantviUe, Lun. 
 30 I'rovidcnce, U. I. 
 54 Choster. 
 4llohe8ter. 
 ;3(i|N'ow Albany. 
 (5ni Halifax. 
 <44, Dartmouth. 
 sOa'Ncw Minaa. 
 sVolVVindsor. . i 
 
 Hannncnd's riami 
 ^S I'ort Hawkesburj-.a 
 bVTNewport. 
 .888 Jeddore. 
 
 1872 North SyJiiey- 
 l^^)r>;^U^Tifaree, C. 15. 
 IS-VlOa ,)ereaiix. 
 18C1 Liverpool. 
 1811 Greciwich 
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 sTSiUawdon. 
 |l^,^s!l5el■\viok. 
 IbMi Lawrence, Mass. 
 llhCOi Falmouth. 
 IbSslrort Medway. 
 
 1 . . INuw Minad. 
 isSOOaspereaux. 
 
 1875 KenlvilK>. 
 
 185« Scotehtown, >• B. 
 
 1857 Windsor. 
 11877 KenlviUe. 
 1864 Newport. 
 11862 CenlrcviUc, >.u. 
 
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 THE WOBD OF GOD, AND FAITH. 
 
 HE CIRCULAR LETTER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA CENTRAL BAPTIST 
 ASSOCIATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCHES OF WHICH 
 IT IS COMPOSED. 
 
 )tar Brethren^— 
 
 The Divine Word commends the housekeeper who brings forth 
 
 It of Ills treasure things new and old. Of these the old are often 
 
 iebest. We now, in humble imitation of the word, and without 
 
 barngement of the many new things that may be profitably pre- 
 
 ited, commend to you in this communication the old subjects, the 
 
 lord ot God and Faith. Old, certainly, they are, but capable of 
 
 appreciation of their value, and new demonstratior of power 
 
 the practical operation, through them, of the Spirit of God that 
 
 ly make them become to us as the freshest and newest of truths. 
 
 |We are not, indeed, afraid that the value of these precious things 
 
 11 ever die out of the world, for we trust that they have much 
 
 (re to do in it, that they are destined to perform here a greater 
 
 irk than they have ever yet done, but we do fear that there may 
 
 le occasions of temporary forgetfuiness of their value, of very 
 
 rtful influence. May we ask you whether, for example, the time- 
 
 lored practice of reading the Bible in family gatherings is now 
 
 srished with the care and fidelity that some of you may remember 
 
 lave been formerly practiced among us. 
 
 lut, however this may be, we all shall agree that the world, and 
 linly the churches, need every day, and, if possible, more than 
 |r, the renewed influence of Bible truths. There is no mo^iern 
 ce or form of thought, there never will or can be any, that shall 
 ry the weight, diflfuse the knowledge, or reflect the glory to be 
 id iu God's Word. 
 
 iut, at the present time, as is well known, a special war is being 
 
 [ed against the Word ot God as His Word ; and it becomes all 
 
 servants, now particularly, to shew their allegiance to Him by 
 
 iwed and increased attachment to His Word, thus warred against. 
 
 Divine character of the Word, let us remember, is one of our 
 
 important bulwarks, our strong defense against countless evils ; 
 
 it is our duty and interest to defend it, as soldiers defend a 
 
 Ns against the enemy, that the word, like a defended fortress, 
 
 itself in turn become our protection and strong defense. 
 
 ind this strong tower let us gather in manner as the Psalmist 
 
 is in regard of Zion : " Go round about her, mark well her 
 
 farks." 
 
 lis subject is rich in valuable suggestions, but as we refer here 
 Word of Qod only as a natural introduction to faith in thai 
 
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 Word and in God, we abstain from following the rich vein that opeml 
 before us, in order to turn to our principal point in this letter, FaithJ 
 Faith in the Word — in God — in Christ — that old subject tbJ 
 demands from us such sort of thought, such character of mind and 
 he£.rt applied to it, as, with God's blessing, shall clothe it all anen 
 with freshness and power. This newness of faith as a great realitvj 
 a necessity and a power, attended with great magnitude of resuliJ 
 is what we wish to make the burthen of this address. 
 
 " Oh fools and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets li,™ 
 spoken," Luke xxiv. 25. " If two of you shall agree on earth 
 touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for tkii 
 of my Father which is in heaven," Matt, xviii. 19. " If ye haij 
 faith as a grain of mustard seed ye shall say to this mountiiin, 
 remove hence to yonder place ; and it shall remove ; and noihinJ 
 shall be impossible to you," Matt, xvii 20. " If ye abide in m 
 and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will and it 
 be done unto you," John xv. 17. 
 
 These, you know, are some of the wonderful words with whid 
 Jesus shewed his disciples how little faith they had ; and hovv mud 
 they ought to have and might have. 
 
 These words and many like them from the mouth of Jesus slieJ 
 us the same truths as respects ourselves, and were spoken for ihi 
 end ; that is, to shew us the same things which they shewed C'hri8t| 
 immediate disciples; for whatever applies to us and our circiin 
 stances were spoken on our account. These statements we belieij 
 you will freely admit. 
 
 Let us then compare the faith we see or know of as practidi 
 in existence with the measure indicated in these words, and wtj 
 can we say to our Divine Master of the result of the compaiis* 
 What should we say if He were now to come and ask, " Wheni 
 Son of Man cometh shall he find faith on the earth ?" 
 
 The above quoted words are truly wonderful. How the meaniij 
 they contain swells and grows as thought rests on them ! And 
 they are as plain in their meaning as they are wondarful. ill 
 plain that if we do not believe as the words imply. We are"fofl| 
 and slow of heart." 
 
 It is plain that not only in private but in concert with otliei-s, 
 may ask what we will and it shall be done, to the extent, even,! 
 bidding mountains remove to another place. And it is plain tliatj 
 needs only to abide in Christ, and for Bis words to abide in !«,[ 
 order for these things to be realized, — to become a great reality. 
 
 Observe, too, the prominent place thus given to Christ's woitisj 
 the words or Wora of God. This degree of faith will produce eff| 
 if we abide in the words of Christ. It is then a great realiij i 
 we see Faith such as this may be. 
 
 In all this we see how complete a provision Jesus made eij 
 before lie left the world for the unlimited growth of His chtiroh.- 
 salvation, — of good, of heavenly good, in men's hearts. Aad 
 provision continues ; it is not diminished in the least. We h«^ 
 
e rich vein that open J,|| i,ere amon^ U3 or v^^a . , 
 in this letter, FAirHMhall beizin fn'hoK -^ ^^ ^^ arnonff uo qn a«« 
 
 of .md. *raj,h,h„,, 4^;-^^ -prepared We hopfand^^^'r 
 Joubt that men mav fhi,a > i- ' ^^^ brethren Tl.,.r„ f 
 
 «t" ^^ a great necessity? Dwe,n"^f' "/^"''^^' "^'^d we s,^ 
 
 move ; and nolbiS All .1. se a e aDnl?'? '."•"■"'■'^- ^ ""'' '''^'"'y " 
 
 " If ye abide i„ X„ „,,, „,„•, LSorl""-*"^" "'' f""'' »"<' praver S. v 
 ye will and itsb,B,oi ,i,e promise ,hT " "■"""'"in of difficuhl n ^ '^ ^"^ 
 
 1 words with »lii(«in,„f difficultv 111 „' ?'"-''''' " "o doubt tliat H. '* P'^'"*' 
 bad;„„d,.o.™|e ;^rj^',-^ 
 
 ere spoken for H§An,o„g tliese SreatdW ,"■'"' P™>'" "f His peopf' '""' P«''haps 
 
 — we «|.p:Srr;irrr?,t:' ^ ^'^^X 
 .V of as praelidt.*- ""'<"- -« ■^!^^:.:Z''!S^Z%Ti^<'^^^' 
 se words, and wlifcere is also a rl'ffl ° ^"" 
 
 of the compaiisoMtarjunfl no t. - ^. *^ of perhaps even orpof 
 
 W _.ai.elf made to them all in all » i T""' '""""' '<- find that 
 
 ,d it is plain tta§e,s„ch a wealth rf ■"""'"« "'• ">« weakness „f7':'f"f« 
 
 i a great realilj. ■ Jesus leavp wiit -^re they never to he ,.? >' , ^e all 
 
 to Christ's woiJ* i„ His KW "' " provision for effecting all ?"*"'• ^'"^ 
 h will prmhicellnere /a ,,'?*"" '."^ ''« "^'^ended on ,"4 T •? ""'"''"ry 
 
 Lre is nnri,- mountaiu from 
 
 !"-'« 18 noihinnr on eai-ni t^ u 
 
 1 'ai to faith in power. He 
 
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 that made the lightning and the thunder, and who moves the 
 ventive genius of man to the discovery of the mightiest forces | 
 nature, has revealed to us the truth that faith, as a grain of mustj 
 seed only, is adequate to the removal of every evil on earth, evq 
 mountain of difficulty however appalling it may appear in the magi 
 tude and fierceness of its power. 
 
 What, then, can equal in pressure the duty of faith resting on I 
 Churches of God ? When, therefore, you gather yourselves 
 gether, dear brethren, as the disciples and servants of Christ, refle( 
 we beseech you, on the vastness of the work you have to do 
 reflect, too, how surely this work will be done, if your faith bei 
 as a grain of mustard seed. 
 
 Therefore it is that we commend to you faith in the word of 
 in God, and in Christ, however familiar, the thought for it is pU 
 that the world groans and is in pain for want of it. 
 
 May the Lord move us all to the measure of faith and prayerlj 
 case so urgently needs. 
 
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 APPENDIX. 
 
 (A) 
 REPORT ON BENEVOLENT FUNDS. 
 
 lour Committee on Benevolent Funds beg to submit the following 
 ort:— 
 
 1. — As TO Objects. 
 
 lere are three great denominational enterprises now calling for 
 
 drafts from on benevolent funds, viz. : — Home Missions, 
 
 ign Missions, and the Endowment of Acadia College. A great 
 
 lies before the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union. 
 
 Committee regret that the funds of the Board have not been 
 
 lent to enable them to do as much Home Missionary work 
 
 the past year as seemed necessary, yet they are glad to learn 
 Its tinancial condition is improving. In Foreign Missions 
 re committed to the support of three missionary families in 
 ustan. The salaries of these, and the extra expenditure 
 sary to the establishment of our mission to the Telugus 
 res much money. The recent appeal of the Home Secretary 
 
 Board shews a falling off in the income during the past year. 
 
 ising of Si 00,000 additional endowment for Acadia College 
 on our hands, and the consummation of this great under- 
 
 is regarded in all quarters as absolutely essential to the future 
 
 rity of our beloved College. 
 |ere are also three minor benevolent enterprises that must not 
 
 rlooked in the exercise of our benevolence, viz. : — the French 
 
 in, Ministerial Education, and the Infirm Ministers' Fund. 
 
 objects are deserving, and their funds need replenishing. 
 
 2. — As TO Method. 
 
 Endowment of Acadia College is being pushed forward, 
 
 the direction of the Executive Committee, by a special 
 
 appointed for that purpose. 
 
 regard to our Missions and other benevolent objects your 
 
 ttee find it difficult to recommend a system that may be 
 to every church or locality, but they beg to suggest that 
 
 ption of a system of quarterly, or at least half-yearly, col- 
 or subscriptions as likely to be generally advantageous. 
 
 culation of Cards at tlie commencement of the year, with a 
 
 secure a pledge from each member of the church and 
 
 tion, would, they think, be attended with salutary results. 
 
 rding might be as follows :— 
 
 e blessing of God I hereby resolve to give for the year ending 
 1878, payable quarterly to benevolent objects as follows :- 
 
18 
 
 Home Missions $' 
 
 Foreign Missions - 
 
 French Missions » - 
 
 Ministerial Education - 
 
 Acadia College - 
 
 Infirm Ministers' Fund - 
 
 Total 
 
 (Signed) 
 
 The pastors, however, can best adapt a system to the want^ 
 their own people, and success in raising the necessary funds 
 much depends upon their advocacy of the claims of these benJ 
 lent objects, the training of their people as to the duty of givinj 
 the Lord's cause, and upon their supervising the method 
 adapted to the various churches and co.nmunities. 
 
 3.— As TO Motives. 
 
 " For none of us llveth unto himself." " Freely ye harej 
 ce«ved freely give." " Occupy till I come." 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 IsA. "Wallace, Chaimi 
 
 EEPORT ON OBITUARIES. 
 
 So far as now known none of the ministers within the Hi 
 this Association have deen removed by death during the k. 
 tional year. This is cause of thankfulness, as none of the cliiij 
 have thus been deprived of a pastor. May all who are pen 
 to enter on another year's labor be more signally blessed id] 
 work for the Master than ever before. 
 
 Notwithstanding, death has not been idle, and the call to ' 
 over the river" has been given to many of the Lord's peopl^ 
 thereby all have been admonished to be " ready." 
 
 The decrease in the membership by death during tliej 
 according to the statistics is eighty-four, and if the clmrclie 
 been called to mourn it is not as those who have *' no liop 
 "they are before the throne of God and serve him day anilj 
 in his temple." 
 
 Among those who have passed away, and whose serritj 
 greatly missed by their brethren, may be mentioned 
 
 DEACON JUDGE MCCULLY. 
 
 In the Baptist cause Judge McCully took a deep inten 
 the principles which he conceived were involved in that 
 firmly grasped, tenaciously held, and earnestly advocated, 
 
 His intellectual powers, which were of no ordinary uatu 
 these highly cultivated by study and extensive reading 
 observatiun, and sanctified by the grace of God, made liis ' 
 
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 h respected by his brethren, even when they may liavo differed 
 
 iihim in judgment. The Foreign Mission largely shared liis 
 
 lions; to promote its interests he was untiling, and, l)y his 
 
 ability, saved, on one occasion, the Board from financial and 
 
 liijt loss, Avhile lijs suceessful ettbrt was without expense, which 
 
 lA-ise would have cost a considerjiblo amount. 
 
 h the doctrine of tltc sovereignty of divine grace he was firndy 
 
 iinleil, and trusting in the righteousness af Christ for his justi- 
 
 [iuii and acceptance Avith God tlxjre was no wavering as ho 
 
 mched the end of liis course, but in the full confidence of 
 
 liiiierest in the great atonement he peacefully left the eai'thly 
 
 llw {Hirer life in the heavenly society. He died early in .binu- 
 
 of tlie present year. He was a member of the North Baptist 
 
 h, H'idifax. 
 
 )eacon Alex«vnder Eobixson, a member of the Granville 
 :l Church, has also passed away this year. He died April 1 9th. 
 m Robinson was generally beloved by those who knew him. 
 m^ for several years a niemlier of the Board of the Home 
 liouary Society, and his counsel as well as his aid in other 
 its was highly appreciated by those who labored with him in 
 iilepartnient of christian service. 
 
 I. Robinson did much good, it is believed, among those who 
 destitute of gospel }n'ivileges, while the Poors' Asylum, Jail, 
 Vuitentiary shared his evangelistic labour. But the M;i-ter 
 for him, and to him there was no terror in the message, but 
 iuUy welcoming it, he went to meet his Lord 
 
 D. W. C. DiMocK, Chairman. 
 
 ts none of theclw| 
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 rnally blessed ml 
 
 and the call to 
 he Lord's peopl* 
 
 (C) 
 DENOMINATIONAL 
 
 LITERATUEE. 
 
 Coniniittee on Denominational Literature report as follows ; 
 
 advanced state of Education in Common and Sabbath 
 s causes a craving for abundance of reading matter Ijy tho 
 in our families and our churches. It, therefore, bec(uue3 
 „,_ an parents and those who conduct our Sabbath Schools to be 
 
 e him day aii" ^guarded in supplying the existing demand for books and 
 icals to see that they are of a description that will nourish 
 -'st aspirations of our children. Sensational novels and 
 
 newspapers abounding in tales if not altogether immoral, 
 uriuusly exciting the imagination, are very pernicious in their 
 i<;y, and should be discouraged by all lawful means. But the 
 iy must be filled with reading matter suited to the moral 
 
 that exist. Books sound in principle and doctrine, and 
 als that can be relied upon, are published and sold by the 
 
 an Baptist Publication Society, and we commend them as 
 
 ath during H 
 if tlie churclwi| 
 have " no hop 
 
 Ind whose seivi^ 
 itioned 
 
 |LY. 
 
 a deep iut^K 
 tlved in that 
 ly advocated. 
 
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 3ive reading a>5 
 
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 Tlic British American liook and Tract Society at Halifax haji 
 sal(j inviting and choap books and i)ai)erb tiiat can be chosun fJ 
 :in<i thiTo is })nt litth^ ri.sk of th(3ir contents l)ein<5' snch as \v>: Jk 
 dtinoinination, would object to. lint in all cases parents 
 teachers, in making selection of reading nuitttir for the yoa 
 should exert ine care and discrimination. 
 
 The Chvidian Afcs.-n'iH/rr lias been forty years before? o\u' (JuJ 
 iuation as its acknowledged organ. We, tlierefore, commend it| 
 a useful family paper; at the same time; whilst we considtrl 
 paper in its usual reading matter to be equal to any religion.s 
 in our Province, still, from the advanced state of Education 
 nioted by our Academy and (Jollege, we tiiink it desirable td 
 forward to having it a periodical that will meet more fully 
 demands of the times. Increased circulation would, no doij 
 enable the in-oprietor and publisher to engage more editorial 
 ance, which would conduce to its improvement. 
 
 We would discourage tiu? taking by families in our denoniiii 
 of papers under a religious title purporting to be highly liber: 
 lh(jir teaching, very evangelical in doctrine, and free from ail 
 tirian bias ; as such papers will usually be found conduott^l 
 p(irsuns of most advanced paitizan views, and strongly tiiict^ 
 with opposition to liaptist views and principles. 
 
 In conclusion we strongly reconnnend every family connd 
 with tliis body to supply itself with a religio\is pajKir, and oiiej 
 lished as an acknowledged organ of the Baptist denomination, 
 All of which is respectfully submitted, 
 
 J. W. Bauss, Chairm 
 
 REPORT ON EDUCATION. 
 
 For nearly half a century the Baptists of this Province] 
 1)een prominent amongst the promoters of higher education, 
 history of the struggles and sacrifices of the founders aiul 
 friends of our Institutions is Avell fitted to strengthen our fai:l| 
 stinmlate our zeal. They " attempted great things for God." 
 laid a broad and firm foundation, and, out of their scanty resoj 
 (;ontributed toward the accomplishment of a great and noble ps 
 
 The work thus begun is yet far from its completion. Tbe{ 
 lishing and endowing of a College is a work of great magi 
 requiring persistent efibrt, wise counsels, and much money. 
 small community like ours, in which few men are wealthy, ^u 
 entor})rise can hope to succeed only by enlisting the hearti 
 cordial co-operation of the whole body. Your Committee 
 that the interest in our Instituticms, though still much beloif] 
 it ought to be, is steadily increasing year by year. Thei 
 action of the Convention in determining to add a hundred] 
 sand dollars to the Endowment, notwithstanding the 
 
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 iression that afflicts the country, shews that the Baptists of to-<1ay 
 not wanting in the faith and energy that iiiovcmI onr Fatliers. 
 1 (gratifying to be able to report tliat the purpose then formed 
 Uc'M fruit. In Yarmouth, St. John, and other towns th<- work 
 ken commenced, and "with good i)rospects of success. The 
 unt ah'eady sul)seribed is j)ro))ably not less than one-fourtli of 
 I'utire sum. Agents are in the field, who will doubtless pusli 
 ard the work with vigor, and be able to rc^port a consi(]<>rably 
 r amount by the time of the meeting of Convention. 
 k teaching force of the College ha.s been somewhat deranged (hir 
 the pa?t year by the absence of Professor Jones. It is cxjiectcd 
 
 he will retui'ii before the opening of the year. Professor 
 A who has also been absent a part of the year, has consented 
 
 uiiie his place as Principal of the Aca<li-'my and Profes.-^ur of 
 ;ory in th(; College. Only two young men were graduated at 
 tliiso of the term. Twenty-five have presented themselves for 
 
 culatim, most of whom will probably be admitted. The 
 
 w will, therfifore, jirobably have a larger attendancs next year 
 lit has ever had in the course of its history. 
 lour Committee regret that, owing to the absence of Prof. Woltori 
 tiirope, the Theological Dijpartment has been virtually su.'-^- 
 
 rtl (luring the year. It is hoped that the denomination will 
 lly take steps to place this department of our etlucationai w^.irk 
 jniore satisfactory basis. 
 
 Respjetfully .submitted, 
 
 D. F. HiGGiNs, Charman. 
 
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 Ministers' Fund in account with C. F. Eaton, 
 Treasurer. 
 
 IXTEREST TO JUNE IST, 1877. 
 
 Ck. 
 
 1. By balance per account rendered 
 
 21.1 cash from W. A. Porter, Treas. C. B. Association. 
 
 i l! one 3-ear'e interest on the Jacobs' legacy . 
 
 Harris' " . 
 balance interest per interest account 
 
 ! Dr. 
 
 "To cash to Rev. J. L. Read for Mrs. 
 1 " sent Rev. James Stevens. . 
 i " " R.S.Morton.... 
 
 Palmer . 
 
 " Bro. Crawley, per S. Seldon, Es(| 
 
 " C. H. Harrington, Escj., for Rev. Mr. Rich- 
 
 ' ardson 
 
 To interest to balance interest account 
 
 |1 baldnce carried to new account 
 
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 (F) 
 REPORT ON MISSIONjS. 
 
 The spirit of ^fissiona is the spirit of Cliri.st, Hearts Ir 
 in sympatliy with tho purpasu of the Kodceinor 'will 81., 
 exteu'I His kiiigeloiii 
 
 It ia a matt«r for congrutulatiou that tho niis.siouary spirit l 
 chm-ches Ls steadily increasing ; tiiat Christians are feehii 
 thaii ever tlio debt of gratitude they owe to Him who lias sniii 
 says to-day to those bearing His name, " (io ye into all thf 
 and preach the Gospel to every creature.' When each Clu 
 shall legard this command as addressed to himself personallr, 
 that Jiis treatment of it is the only true testimony of his I 
 and attachment to his Divine Lord, then may we exi)ect tlii 
 Spirit to descend in rich measure on all our churches. 
 
 In regard to our Foreign Mission your Committee wouhJ c 
 their continued appi-eciation of the work of tiie Hoard, as 
 the si'lf-denying toil of our bi'cthron and sisters who are aci 
 engaged in teaching the perishing Teloogoos tlu; way of lift 
 Jiave reason to be grateful to our Heavenly Father thai 
 Churcliill's health is so far restored that he can engage activ 
 tho Avork which lies so near his heart. It is also gratify 
 learn that our l)rethren are not laboring in vain nor spentlinj; 
 strength for nought, that some tokens of the Divine favi 
 resting upon the eftbrts which they have already put forth tj 
 those who have been so long in darkness, and we may coiilii 
 expect that as soon as they have mastered the language ai 
 speak it with some degree of ease, we shall rejoice yet uwi 
 more. 
 
 Your Committe.c regard Home Missioixs as the right ariii 
 denomination. In proportion as tho home fiehls are proi»eri; 
 may avc expect to succeed in extending the liedeemer's h 
 beyond our own borders. 
 
 Notwithstanding the heavy debt which has been resting 
 8uch weight upon the Missionary Union for the past yt 
 which liad crippled its energies, we are glad to leam that tlii 
 cial condition of the Board is much better than could Im 
 anticipated. The i)ast year has been one of retrenchment, 
 liope the time has come for an advance along tho Avhole lim 
 fields are opening up on every hand, and the cry is, " C' 
 help us." 
 
 An efficient agent is in the field, whose labors are al] 
 We trust that he may be very successful in awakening ii Ji 
 permanent interest in tho Home work. 
 
 The F>ench Mission claims our most earnest and 
 attention. The Missionary needs the sympathy and co 
 
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 (■lirable that thw Misaion bo ke})t in its present condition. Ami, 
 ifore, your Committoo would ivconunend that the Missionary 
 pn Uike such action as, in their judgment, will best promote its 
 ests. 
 
 Submitted, 
 
 J. "VV. Mannixo, Chairman. 
 
 (0) 
 REPORT ON SABBATH OBSERVANCE. 
 
 pe Committee on " Sabbath Observance" beg to report ns fol- 
 
 believe the Sabbath day to have been divinely instituted in 
 Dginning for all mankind in all ages — that its gracious design 
 ban's good and God's glory ; and. that its non-observance as a 
 [frest and worship is repugnant to both. 
 Buming that the resurection day of our Lord Jesus Ciirist is the 
 Jtian Sabbath its due celebration especially by professing chris- 
 «s a matter of the utmost importance, inasmuch as it can be 
 lantly shown that " Sabbath breaking" is a fruitful source of 
 I against the laws of God and man. Many a culprit has ended 
 [ys on the gallows whose first deviation from the path of recti- 
 ps been disregard for the Lord's Day. 
 
 manner of its observance, according to Scripture, may be 
 I in general terms to be entire cessation from all unnecessary 
 labour, mental or physical, and the employment of the day 
 lotional exercises such as thanksgiving, prayer, praise, sacred 
 jg, giving and receiving religious instruction, and whatever 
 [in keeping with the worship of God, both at home and in the 
 ary. The house of God is the proper place of resort during 
 |bbatli Day for all, whenever and wherever practicable. 
 I only license to labour on that day may be gathered from the 
 It and example of our Loi'd when on earth. He, the " Lord 
 J Sabbath Day," taught that it was lawful to do well on that 
 iBut even the well-doing was to be restricted to labour abso- 
 [necessary to satisfy the ordinary demands of nature, the 
 ion of suflfering, and saving the life of man or beast. Thus 
 Him performing miracles of healing, justifying his disciples 
 ing and eating corn to satisfy hunger, &c., &c. (See Matt. 
 3; Mark ii. 23-28 ; Luke vi. 1-10, and kindred passages.) 
 notwithstanding these plain directions and indications as to 
 rvance of the day it is to be deeply regretted that Sabbath 
 ition is so common among men Passing over the open fla- 
 olations of the Sabbath, which properly belong to another 
 ion, we would call the attention of this body to the great 
 the observance of the day on the part of many professing 
 s, and the tendency to abuse the liberty given by our Lord, 
 voring to make out cases of necessity and mercy which 
 
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 only become so on account of past neglect, or a strong desire foj 
 pleasure or pecuniary advantage. For instance, it becomes worl 
 of necessity to prepare fire-wood to keep the family from suferi^a 
 to bake the meat for dinner or the rolls for supper, or to blacktj 
 the boots on Sunday morning, and to do a hundred other thino 
 because they were neglected on the previous day. Many person 
 who would not be seen laboring on the field or in the shop seem 
 have no scruples about performing a journey in order to be reajj 
 for the transaction of business on Monday morning. Some endcavo 
 to compromise matters by starting in the morning and attenin 
 some place of worship on the way, and finishing the journey in th 
 evening. Many use the day for tbe interchange of social \i<i|j 
 which they regard as harmless, and visiting the sick likewise, whid 
 indeed has the semblance of well-doing, but very often the sick.roo( 
 is crowded to suffocation on that day, while for the next six days [ 
 patient is left to suffer for want of proper attendance. And by fJ 
 too common is the practice of standing around the place of worshij 
 discussing all kinds of worldly subjects, making bargains, payin 
 debts, and such like business transactions, but for which, some 
 least, would seldom be seen at the house of God. These and siiu 
 lar engagements on the Lord's Day by professing christians go veJ 
 far to lessen the respect for the day among the ungodly, and tea 
 greatly to the hindrance of the cause of truth in the world. 
 
 That reformation in this respect is necessary needs no argumed 
 Your Committee would most urgently press home upon all lieadsj 
 families the importance of maintainig in their households tlie Scrij 
 tural observance of the day. If this were uone many of the evi 
 complained of would disappear. They also recommend that oj 
 pastors, missionaries, religious teachers, and all persons of intluena 
 give this subject a more prominent place in their sermons aa 
 teachings, and all their public exercises, with a view to the correctiij 
 of the growing evils of Sabbath desecration, and to the due re^ 
 rence and observance of the Divine command, " Remember t| 
 Sabbath Day to keep it holy." 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 I. J. Skinner, Chaimm] 
 
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 ; next six days tl 
 ince. And by f^ 
 1 place of worshij 
 bargains, ;;^ayiD 
 ov which, some 
 Tiiese and sit 
 christians go vet 
 mgodly, and ter 
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 leeds no argumer 
 e upon all heads i 
 iseliolds the Sctij 
 many of the evl 
 ;onimend that oi 
 i-sons of intluend 
 Itht'it sermons ai 
 w to the correcliij 
 to the due rei 
 «' Remember \\ 
 
 IfEB, ChaimM. 
 
 KEPORT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS. 
 
 Your Committee report upwards of sixty Sabbath Schools 
 
 liilliin thi' limits of this A.ssociation, with an average altcndanco 
 
 ■j about lifty-five pupils each, riflccu of these schools are kept 
 
 Ml through the entire year, the remainder from four to six 
 
 mths. This is an improvement npnu the past, and yet a much 
 
 :ater remains to he eirected. The ntuuher of Schools could he 
 
 iKaseil. There are still communities within this Association 
 
 thich do not enjoy the blessings of a regularly taught Sahl)ath 
 
 W. The average attendance is not so high as it ought to be, 
 
 with more painstakhig and zeal, instead of but one-fouvtli at 
 
 tl three-fourths nf our Schools should be kept open thn aigh the 
 
 itire year. Your Couiniittee are of opinion that these defects are 
 
 ;ely due to want of church co-operation. The Sabbath Scluxd 
 
 the child of the church, an<l Avhether or not it grow and become 
 
 |ijoTOUS and strong, — an honor to God and a blessing among iwm, 
 
 lept'uds much upon the amount of fostering care it receives from 
 
 hitherto too negligent parent. Too much cannot he said to urge 
 
 chiu'clics to duty in this respect. 
 
 Of till- numbers who have joined the church during the year, 
 
 jut 200 have come from the Sabl)ath Schools. This is cause for 
 
 gratitude. Good seed has been sown ; good soil has been 
 
 ched. Still you can fear that the great aim of the Sabliath 
 
 lool i^ too much lost sight of, A'othing less than the conversion 
 
 God of every member in our Schools should be our object ; for 
 
 ling less shoula we labor. Every Sabbath School pupil should 
 
 K.-anled as becoming a possible disciple of Christ and ehurch 
 
 iber. 
 
 [All this cannot be accomplished without the hearty co-operation 
 every nuniher of our churches. If some are not adapted to 
 i in-idt! the School let them work outside in increasing the 
 ii'ier (if pupils, and by their prayers and money render such 
 L-t.mL'0 ;is the necessity of the case demands. 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 S. J. Neiley, Chairman. 
 

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 REPORT ON TEMPERANCE. 
 
 Your Committee on Temperance beg to report that at no time 
 the hi-story of our country have its friends had greater cfuist;; 
 thank God and take courage. Tlieir work is seen in the stati 
 hooks of our country. We find, also, that under God they \n\ 
 l)een largely instrumental in leading the christian chureli toj 
 present ]io.sition in regard to strong ilrink as hting one; of 
 deadliest o]i])osers to its mission. In our opinion the church shoti 
 lead in the great Temperance Eeform. "VVherever the sjiiriti 
 Christ prevails the principle of Temperance takes deepet^t vi 
 therefore church members should abstain at all times and places k 
 intoxicating drinks. 
 
 Among our friends over the line wonders have been wrouji 
 Women armed Avith the spirit of prayer have startled ruiusei 
 from their dens. The God of Temperance is using coiivei 
 drunkards to persuade their former associates to give up the (k'E 
 drink, and turn to sobriety. Temperance Societies are enjoyi 
 \v(dl-earned fame, and still they are presiding on to greater victoi 
 
 In looking to the future your Committee would urge the n«j 
 sity of ct)ntinued and unitetl elibrts on the part of the cliri 
 church, tlu; religious press, and all the various temj)erance on 
 zatious for the total sujipression of the traffic in spirituous lii]!:j 
 Ilespectfully subnutted, 
 
 G. A. Wethers, Chainm 
 
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 MIlSrUTES 
 
 OF THK 
 
 N. S. BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY UNION, 
 
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 durinl 
 
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 PORTAUPIQUE MOUNTAIN, 
 
 Friday, July 13th. 1877. 
 
 The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home 
 
 issionary Union convened in Temperance Hall, Portaupi(]uo 
 
 ountain, July 13th, at 2 (»'clock, V. M. 
 
 In tlni absence of the President and Vice-Presidents Kev. 8. 
 
 iircli was called to the cluiir. 
 
 Union opened with i)rayer hy Rev. D. \V. Crantlall. Secretaries 
 
 ipdinted, J. F. Kemi)ton and G. N. Ballentine. 
 
 Tlie following list of delegates was then arrang<>d, viz. : — 
 
 imkiTt — Kevds. D. A. Steele, G. F. Miles, Bro. B. L. Douglass. 
 
 hrnhoro — Deacon Samuel Spencer. 
 
 Mmatc Harbor — Rev. J. F. Kemp ton. 
 
 Haccan — Brother W. B. Blenkhorn. 
 
 icer John — Brethren Nelson Sutherland, Robert Allan. 
 fhstow West — Rev. S. March, Deacon Samuel McKinhnj'. 
 pnslow East — Rev. S. March, Bro. J. W. Lyons. 
 
 wer Economy — Rev. A. E. Ingram, Deacon Josiah Soloy. 
 
 Ifper Economy and Portawpique — Deiicons George Davison, J. Carr, 
 thomas Fulton. 
 
 mt Village — Deacon Ezra Lay ton, Brother Archibald Thompson. 
 
 IT Glasgow — C. H. Martell, (Lie). 
 
 Bert River — Brethren Wm. McCuUy and D. C. Stevens. 
 
 'mo — Deaccftis Lyman Walker and Richard Upham. 
 
 wrcncctown — Rev. G. N. Ballentine. 
 
 Wax 1.?/— Brother S. Selden. 
 
 'mkfield — H. B. Shaffher, (Lie). 
 
 fadian Mines — J. D. Cook. 
 
 tile River— ¥. H. Rushton. 
 
 [Itiiibers present in their own right, viz. : — 
 
 mU. J. F. Kempton, H. Bool, P. R. Foster,^./. H. Robtnns, D. \V. 
 itlall, Isa. Wallace, W. H. Warren, Samuel Thompson, Henry 
 
 iivited to a seat : — 
 
 Neon A. A. PineOf Bro. Wm. Curamings, Rev. John Coombs, Bro. 
 ilcCurdy. 
 
 "ted to close this session at 5 o'clock, P. M., and the evening 
 "H to open at 7 P. M, 
 
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 If 
 
 
 .11 
 
 30 
 
 Resohed, That the Minutes of the Union be printed with tlie| 
 Minutes of each of the Associations. 
 
 Upon motion, Rev^ W. Hv Warren^ Corresponding SecietanJ 
 Ijvo. tern., read the report of the Executive Board, with that of th^ 
 Treasurer. 
 
 Res:olved to consider the Iieport clause hy clause. 
 
 The Chairman called upon liev. I. Wallace to offer a prayer o| 
 thanksgiving to God for the success attending the efforts and labon 
 of the Union the past year. 
 
 Clause by clause of the Report was then taken up ; spoken \\ 
 hy several of the brethren, and four clauses were adopted^ \vh\ 
 the Union adj(jurned with prayer by Rev. P. R. Foster. 
 
 Session opened by singing 
 
 FRIDA Y-^Evening Session, 
 
 " Mfyestic sweetnesis sits enthroned, 
 Upon the Saviour's brow," 
 
 and prayer by Rev. Dr. Sawyer. 
 
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. 
 
 The Report was again tr.ken up, the clauses referring to tlj 
 French Mission and Book Concern receiving special proniiueiice. 
 
 On motion the Report was adopted as a whole. 
 
 The Treasurer's Report was adopted. 
 
 Moved by Dr. Sawyer, seconded and adopted, that :— 
 
 "Whereas, It appears that the Board have not had any corresponj 
 ence with the Grovernors of Acadia College concerning the relaticT 
 of this Union to the Theological Department of the College, thou^ 
 the last clause of the third paragraph of the Report of the last ye 
 as appears on the 35th page of the Minutes, required such cij 
 respondence ; 
 
 Resolved, — That the Board be instructed to open correspondenJ 
 with the (xovernors of the College on the subject referred to, «ithj 
 view to bringing it to a termination that shall be satisfactory to i 
 parties concerned. 
 
 It was voted that the Board be located for the ensuing year j 
 Yarmouth. 
 
 It was voted that G. E. Day, A. C. Robbins, A. Cohoon, I 
 Anderson, W. A. C. Randall, E. M. Keirstead, W. R. Doty, T. 
 Kinney, W. H. Warren, J. A. Stubbert, J. Rowe, Joshua Huo?!] 
 J. W. Weeks be the members of the Board for the ensuing ye 
 
 Also voted that the Board be empowered to fill any vacauc] 
 that may occur during the year. 
 
 It was agreed that we proceed to elect the 
 
31 
 
 OFFICERS. 
 
 President — Hon. Dr. Parker. 
 
 \'ke-P /"eiidents — Rev. J. E. Goucher, for Eastern Association! 
 Bro. S. Selden, Central <' 
 
 Rev. W. G. Parker, Western « 
 
 " D. McDonald, P.E.Island " 
 
 Secre/flfiVs— Brethren Ballentine and Kempton. 
 
 directors — A. P. Shand, Revds. S. B. Kemi^ton, E. M. iSaunders, J. 
 
 .Manning, J. C. Bleakney, D. W. C. Dimock, S. B. Kempton, and 
 
 leacon J. W. Barsa, Central Association 5 Revds. E Whitman, G. 
 
 Uiates, G. D. Cox, J. W. Bancroft, J. M. Parker, C. Tuppor, D.D., 
 
 hn Clark, and Bro. B. H. Parker, for Western Association ; Brethren 
 lil.King, N. Dobson, Moses Lowe, W. Cummings, J. R. Read, Amos 
 }tki.ison, A. W. McDonald, and Rev. D. McKeen, for Eastern Asso- 
 
 Btion; and Geo. McNeil, J. C. Colhoun, Jas. DesBrinay, George 
 
 kvies, Alex. Scott, Artemas Hooper, Malcom Ross, and Ebenezer 
 
 [i-litone, for Prince Edward Island. 
 
 hdilor—D. R. Eaton. 
 
 Moved by Rev. I. Wallace and seconded by Eev. G. X. Ballan- 
 
 Whfi-eas, There appears to be much difficulty to secure a sufH- 
 Jently large or general representation of the churches at the annual 
 <tings of this body ; 
 
 [iarf whereas, It seems highly desirable that the denomination 
 ■oughout these Maritime Provinces become more intimately 
 bainted with its Home Missionary op>3rations : 
 ikd whereas, The New Brunswick Baptist Home Missionary Society 
 liti recent annual meeting, expressed itself favorably with regard 
 Ireporting its work to the General Convention of these Provinces ; 
 |r/i«rf/()re resolved, That this Union hereby express its opinion 
 lOrably as to the desirableness and practicability of holding its 
 Dual meetings in connexion with said Convention, and of having 
 jwork reviewed by and incorporated with that body. 
 
 |Vote(l thanks to the Board for service, and to the people of the 
 nimmity for their kind efforts to accommodate this Union. 
 lAdjuurned to meet with the Central Asssciation at Canard next 
 
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 J. F. Kempton, 
 G. X. Ballentik 
 
 > Secretaries. 
 
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 FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 OP THE 
 
 NOVA SCOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY UNIOII 
 
 
 111 presenting their fiftli Annual Report the Executive Boaid oft 
 Nova 8colia Baptist Home ]\Iissionary Union desire to mako 
 ful nieiiti(jii of the nianifoUl blessings wliich an indulgent Fall 
 has been jileased to liestow uj)oii our efl'orts during the pastvti 
 It has l)een a year of comparative prosperity. Difficulties 
 been overcome, burdens have be«!n removed and an amount of ff(J 
 performed altogether beyond our anticipation. Having entered! 
 on tlu! duties of the year Avith a heavy del)t resting upon our ( 
 eheijuer, Ave liave had occasion for increasing gratitude in wi 
 in,i: from month to month the gradual diminution of our lialiiliti 
 whilst at the same time a fair degree of progress has been luatkl 
 our missionary operations. 
 
 THE LINE OF POLICV PUHSUED. 
 
 It was deemed expedient by your Board, in enterring uponlj 
 rtisponsibilites of the year, not only to .adopt the most ecDiion 
 methods of carrying on the work in which we were engaged, 
 also to pursue the policy of retrenchment so for at least aj| 
 ensure the liquidation of all our debts before the close of the ; 
 We are happy to state that this purpose has been well-nigh etfecti 
 In pursuing this lino of policy however wo have necessarily restricj 
 our efforts in evangelization to such a degree that the work pcrfon 
 and the consequent results are small Avhcn compared with tk 
 former years. It is by no means a difficult matter so to ma 
 the business of our Board as to he able to report a satisfactory! 
 ance in hand. That can be done simply by neglecti:);,' lielpl 
 fields, turning a deaf ear to the urgent appeals for aid Avhiclic 
 to us almost every week, and i)erniitting immortal souls to ] 
 without making any other attempt to secure their salvation, 
 wp are not ambitious f(jr the fame of those societies which boi)l| 
 solvent treasuries and have nothing else to report. 
 
 GENERAL AGENCY. 
 
 In folloAving out the course suggested by their own convici 
 and in agreement with your recommendation of last 
 your Board endeavoured to secure at the earliest poaj 
 date the services of an efficient General Agent. The tiiski 
 difficult one ;. and for several months our etf orts were inetfd 
 We were pleased to learn in the early part of last Dccomberj 
 Rev. J. II. Robbins was Avilling to* undertake this important i 
 
EPORT 
 
 iioNARY mm\ 
 
 S3 
 
 P circumstances were snrf, h 
 
 h;'".i..s of the ^;J^Zt """''».»•".' not o„.„ „„ 
 
 M It a very short tim,,. i„ u-hj?,,, ' "l" '"■■pnnina of Fehrnar v 
 
 desire to mak«gnd%^^ave jaiich excee<le, n,^ "" """* ^^t^^erto been llr , 
 an indiUgent Flf-f our y „t, conside • . ^^^^^^^^^^^^ agency thife; 
 
 luring tlu. pasty»'^een vastly greater an,] morT L I '''"^''^^'"^'"Tcharacte^^ 
 r. Difficulties 1* '"ost any otiier missiona cJnn / ]"" '^'f '''^^ than h 5 
 id an amount of w»'"i^^ a<J"I'fo(I and the ^vov] .u ,^^f '^''^^i our Board '/r 
 
 f • *^ ^'^^ P^rusalof his omi 
 
 'J herein forward- thp «.,+ 
 
 .«! Ag,,n, *^ «'«' '<'«*.•■» re,«rt of „,v work „, 
 
 Executive Board of 
 desire to mako 
 an 
 
 d 
 
 ;y. i)iffi. 
 
 ndan amount of m 
 Having entered 
 
 resting upon our 
 gratitude in witiw 
 
 titm of our liaLiliiii' 
 
 ress has been luaJel 
 
 rED. 
 
 n enterring upon 
 
 tlie most econo. 
 
 re were engaged, 
 
 'f--l "i.«n the work o„ Ja,. oo , 
 
 '!" (- ■■'''■"■•"■•J to :,.ake a r";,;'"' "'""■■"-l until April 
 
 ,' t« Yarmouth. 1 „,« „t hoC " '■■' I "■ " '■'"""■"' "f "'y 
 
 Tfc )»T.o,l of ,„y ,„,,,.' "™ ■; »"« day on business of n v 
 
 the close ot the y«t.irtecl subscription ' ^'^^PCUta 1 1 
 
 ,Sr:;a,-^o..ble » jni«, l to the ei.„n..tances 1 
 
 Km their .Hspodtion a, n ™ , f """"^ ^«''''"»«. "' o^Ie 
 N' they st„o,i 'of assirta ce i"^ , " <^™Wtate, o/ the n« 
 
 U, of the year it woj bo W To '"''^^^ '" ■«"'"»' 
 *'"«»* or to do evangelistic work " "'"^ "'»='' ««»' 
 
 it tlie work piirfoi 
 mpared witli thos 
 matter so to iiiar 
 art a satisfactory 
 Y neglecting lieli 
 s for aid Avliicli 
 nortal souLs to 
 their salvation. . 
 cieties which boasl 
 )ort 
 
 [leir own convid 
 ation of last 
 phe earliest 
 mt. The taski 
 orts were iiietfec 
 f last Decomtef 
 this important 1 
 
 . j^^^^ ""6^"»ue work. '■ — ^""^^ 
 
 Kthe^LS^tV^Efw^^^^ ''"'P 1'-'°" i" their work 
 h»ually destitute iiSd ';S rt£;'f '? "'""'" "'«'>'*' 
 
 pan nnperative duty resfin.r ,? ° * *''^ ^^st command 
 
 I cmnch to give somethinc^ and I rml... '^ ''''^^^^^ "^^^nber 
 
 I ° I-nnciple and intelJi.^itlv T ''•'"' ^"^ P^'^'^'^^^^e them 
 h'erts have been gained "'' " ^^'''' '' ^'^^^^^ to hope tla 
 
Among other things I have suggested iuiproveil systems of rai 
 ing funds and have introduced these systems in several church 
 A good general method is to name an amount such as mii 
 reasonably be expected to be raised l)y a given church, and th 
 show with what ease the money can bo obtained on the priiidij 
 of each member contributing a small Hum weekly or monthly. 
 
 My strong conviction after three months experience i.s thati 
 energetic man should be kept constantly employed as a mifigjon 
 explorer, inspector and rejMjrter, going to the destitute tields i 
 thence to the stronger churches to stir them uj) with facts suchl 
 only a missionary can full understan«l and describe, I sec opp 
 tunities for doing much in the way of securing and arraiii,'in}j i 
 untary missionary work on tne i)art of pastors, anil 1 have al 
 several such projects in view." 
 
 It is thus seen that the labors of our Agent are not to he mj 
 urod, in estimating their utility, by the immediate pecuniary 
 that have ])een secured. He has done valuable Avork as a niissioDi 
 He has, after careful personal inspection, given judicious advif^ 
 our Board in reference to the allocation of tields, and 
 appointment of misdonaries ; and he has been by no means 
 cessful in raising funds. We strongly advise the Board who 
 succeed us to continue his services. 
 
 MISSIONARY WORK UNDERTAKEN. 
 
 As already intimated, your Board have made comparatively 
 missionary appointments during the year. I^irnest and 
 appeals for assistance came to us from many destitute places.! 
 large number of applications for appointments were made hy m 
 missionaries, both young and old. Every legitimate efl'ort was 
 to introduce unemployed ministers to unoccupied fields; sim] 
 recommendation, but beyond this it was deemed inexpediei 
 venture until our treasury should assume a more hopeful ajiptai 
 It was thought advisable to disburse the limited funds at our 
 in the form of small subsidies to such missionary churches 
 stations as we have had '•eason to fear mi<:ht be abandoned 
 
 aided by our treasury. Towards the 
 
 clo.se 
 
 of the year, ho^ 
 
 when our financial prospects seemed to brighten in some 
 we felt constrained to yield to the pressing appeal of several i 
 ed stations, and to send missionaries to labor therein furl 
 months. Ignoring sectional distinctions, your Board liave ( 
 oured to secure missionary laborers for such fields as api)earei 
 most in need of assistance. Although aware of the general t#ij 
 to dissatisfaction in cases where some missionaries are a^sL^tJ 
 others refused, we have had no alternative but dimply to 
 our best judgement in sending our funds where they seer.?' 
 most imperatively demanded or where the interests of oiirj 
 might be best subserved. 
 
 Your Board have been particularly careful to secure the [ 
 ent occupancy of our fields in Annapolis, Shelburne and ^ewf 
 
 "•ork 
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 resul 
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 that 
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roved systems of nflr • 
 
 8 in several churc*/""? ^J'P <*« that these uU. 
 
 iouut such us liMrl '^'«"* centres Tf fii t '! •'' "^P'^b beconi/n. • 
 
 ven church, and X'^tfy ;vas granted to c.fcK/ .^"^''^nce/ A^^.^^^ 
 
 iekly oL ^ 
 
 experience in thati 
 )loyed us a niissiow 
 tie destitute fields a| 
 with facts suchj 
 
 I St'O OpjT 
 
 tie 
 up 1 
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 ing and arranging 
 rs, and 1 have ah 
 
 lount such as im ifM ..m " ," T"'^"^"^ centres of tC^^*-'! "'" "»piuiy beconn'r,-, • 
 ven church, «„d iW 't"'j' "<« Smn.ed to^/ ■"""""ce/ A c„» Lr'T 
 ained on the i.rmi " "'".^fy future thev tvHI """* P'»«» J but H 1 "'"''•■'^ 
 y or ninthly, l"''',";' J'" '■> their tur"'. ""^ ''"'«"''" g upon ','T"""' 
 
 ed a, --"^iouaeofVrinfiLt"" ^"««"«" a" earr','""""' "'" 
 l"t year. ""wtion Jiavo hoen Kreativ „i ^ ' •'""1 
 
 J'keiA„dofCa,«„«,,„. ,„ ^'"'"^l-''".otedd„,.,n. 
 
 Hliate pecuniary m15 "'" '"''"^e at Kive/r"^"' '"" ""'°ivcd 2 1 ''"' •■"'■ 
 e work aa a n.iii.J.'fe'''^^ , "' "^"'"' »"'' •"'«„,,„«„!' .^■^"'f »"' 
 
 ■en judicious. ■.mMI"""' S''"""''' Island a tih "" 
 
 - v.. _ ■"'■'. Lower firand p,„ ° ' "as labored di.-.v /, * lias 
 
 ,*<1 to tl" ehurJr ""'' ^*- I'<^tersBav '?' "'".>''""■ at 
 
 ■«')■ Kcv. S H ^ '" ""ose placeTti.rn/^ ."",'"'"•■'■ ''avo 
 
 l«.toral «em-eS fn'T"" '"^' "^n a ded hf '"" '■°»'™- 
 
 ''«'■• VV. jj-f.i" '=<""'eetion with he J ^ ^''""' I'»ard 
 
 ["'fe »nd viS-%^^l«nt three "„,tth:'"17\7, '!""- 
 
 '•fiave received fJ.o 7 opening fields n« *i • ^^^erton, 
 
 ^ an oc^su'': ■-'--'"' «'«!,tryo';rB™''?«-'' 
 
 '■» |)wmanent mis.Ln? V^"' ""twithstandin,; .n "'''^^ ""J 
 
 e work as a niissioDi 
 - --■'-■-=• iidvia 
 
 , and 
 
 m by no niejins 
 ) the Board wlio 
 
 'AKEN. 
 
 ado comparatively 
 
 l^irnest and ui] 
 
 y destitute places. 
 
 tswere made by wr 
 
 „. "^wision of rem-pf fk . -"""^''tion ol your n..^ 7 
 
 itimate effort w.^»» «^t«ally perform,, "X/nfu "' *^^ ^^estorn iofi^ "r"'*' 
 upied fields; si.n*';''^b'lty of missi,,^'^^^^^^^ 
 
 iiemed inexpedif*.?- Sweet, of Aca Ha Pon ''"?^^^^ '^^^^ our Ito "r^^'^^'- 
 ore hopeful aWl ^^^ *^-t his minSttfons^'^yr' ^'"^^"^ ^^b^T ;;^7;^* 
 
 ed funds at ourdifB '"""^ ^"^ be greatly blessed 
 
 ssionary cliurchesB ^^^j^ JH^ prench mission. 
 
 orehopef — ^c 
 
 ed funds at our— " «^«»wy blessed ^ " 
 
 ssionary churchesH ^^^.j^ "*= prench mission. 
 
 it be abandoned* ■ I -oro. ^orniondav w.-fl- 
 
 of t..e.year,h.fcho a, ,^^%J.^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ 
 
 ,.hten m see M ^^ ^^d „''yjhfea,„e standard ' The S"'; "'«-f»'^' 
 h'^lts foiwTn^ f°"'"''''''le "'a>' those of P."""' '° b" 
 xioaary C'l?-"^ ''""'"luently f^-or i^'T'"""'" ^-^^Ws, 
 ,*»' »»«e goS in '"''"""g and" ™t «» ai'I-arent.' 
 1 »» either ,n5.r '"^ "^en done r; v! "avo reason to 
 
 ^a"Te ^tc' '^'«««% -u,t^lt:rr '°''.--» 
 
 1"^ the r)r»,pnf . . ^^^^^ are not vet f,.? :• ^"^ssion 
 htin~rat^ °^ '^^'« miss o„' '"^^^ .««t^«fied, bow- 
 
 ... ""7 °V*:,»tumn it was f,^?' '""^ demanded -^"^^^&'*^"ient and 
 
 interests of ow«, 1 ' "- »as thought arivi'oovi . 
 
 »«f some personal Iff /.^'^^^^ *« authorize T^r. at 
 
 I * ti..*'^»rches w! ?-^^^'''= ^« the wav If ,1 ^ornion- 
 
 l to secure the^ . "«s. We did not sufrrrp«f * 1, ^ °^ coliectina f,,,, 7 
 
 ,urneand.e,»,„t^-iMpe.a^^^^^^^^ 
 
 of the year, 
 ighten in some 
 ppeal of several li 
 ibor tlierein for 
 ur Board have "■ 
 fields as apjioart. 
 of the general to 
 >naries are a^sistt 
 
 hut iiniply t^' 1 
 tiere they smd 
 
 interests of 0" 
 
 d to secure the 
 
 li 10 secure uit;)^ , —• " « aid not surrrr«of *i. "^ "^ couectintr fnn ? 
 
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 THE BOOK DEPAUTMEiVT, 
 
 Iii tho opiuion of your Board there is as much neoJ of Hiiiitii 
 literature in our Sumlay-Scliuols as there is of Jiaptist prencliiriL;/ 
 our churclios. There wouM be an much in'ojiriety in Hecuring fJ 
 our pul[)it8 ministers who systematically avoid any reference t<>, 
 di.stinctivo doctrinen, as there is ino])taining hooks the teacliinpj 
 which are guided by that principle. The introduction of sucliln.! 
 into our Sunday Schools is a concession to other denoniinati 
 that is operating disastrously against our oAvn interests. 
 
 During the past year your Board have distriljuted ui)\Tiiri!> 
 1510 volumes of such literature »8 we uould heartily recoiiiiinij 
 Ab(jut 13,800 pages of ndigious and temperance tracts wen; 
 gratuitously circulated. The cost of these books and tracts did 
 exceed $600,00 ; whilst the receipts arising from volunifs 
 amounted to $030.00, The balance of l>)oks on haiwl mav 
 estimated at about $200. 00 in value. It givers us much satisfn 
 to state that during the past four years more than $3,600.00 woj 
 of wholesome Baptist literature has been spread abroad tlirou;- 
 our land bj' means of our J>ook Department. In order to kJ 
 the e.\peuso of this ilepartment it was thought desirable todisiJ 
 witli the services of coli)orteur.«i, Dr. I)ay has, witlunit 
 remuneration, and at the cost of much labor, received tin; h^ 
 into his own house, unpacked them, re-i)ackod and forwarded 
 ac<;ording to order. This lias materiallly lessened our expt'iidit!! 
 and, iis a result, the Book Department is not only wholly ; 
 sustained, but it is of some financial advantage to the llj 
 Mission treasury. 
 
 Your Board earnestly recommend the immediate establish 
 of a Book Room for the benelit of the Baptists of the Mahj 
 Provinces. It will be for the wisdom of our denomiuatioj 
 decide upon the location of such a Room, and upon the; 
 practicable methotl of conducting and superintending its 
 
 arrangements. 
 
 FINANCES, 
 
 The present condition of our treasury is very satisfactory. 
 heavy debt of $3457.44 which encumbered your Board aj 
 beginning of the year has been gradually paid off" ; and at tii 
 there are funds in hand not only to entirely liquidate tliatj 
 but also to meet all our liabilities up to the present 
 leaving a considerable balance in our favor. This balance ^1 
 largely increased by the contributions from the Eastern ami 
 Island Associations, Your Board is thus in a position to CJJ 
 to the care of their successors the important interests coiii 
 with this enterprise, free from all encumbrances and embarroxj 
 
 The total amount of receipts may, at first sight, seem to coj 
 very unfavorably with that of the preceding year, ^\^i'' 
 borne in mind, however, that most of our missionanK 
 received subsidies during the past year, and that uiiilti 
 
uich neod of Hapta 
 
 Jiapti.st proacliinj 
 iriuty in Hecuring ii 
 [ iiuy reference to o( 
 books the ttacliiiigitj 
 (luction of Hiich In li 
 
 other denomiiiati i| 
 
 interests, 
 strihiited upwanK 
 
 heartily recimiiut 
 iince tracts wen? 
 loks nnd tracts iliil 
 I,' from vohiiiifs :i 
 iks on haiwl inav 
 !S us much siitisbt 
 than $3,600.00 woj 
 sad abroad tlirotif;!i 
 . In order to h 
 i desirable to disjtej 
 ly hasy without 
 r, received tlio 
 1 and forwarded 
 lued our expfiidit'ii 
 not only -wholly i 
 'antage to the IIJ 
 
 nediate estahlisha 
 
 tists of the M;ih| 
 
 our denoiniuatiol 
 
 and upon thei 
 
 intending its kl 
 
 jry satisfactory. 
 d your Board al 
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 • liquidate tliatj 
 the present mol 
 This balance w 
 he Eastern ami 
 a position to cij 
 nt interests m 
 3S and embarrasiij 
 sight, seem too^jl 
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 l«-.Normon,i,ij.» 
 
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 tB.Corey*. _• 200 00 
 
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 30 00 
 
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 138 09 
 
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 1876. 
 
 June 14. 
 
 19. 
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 21. 
 22. 
 
 24. 
 
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 July .S. 
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 Paid for Stutlonery, Postage, &c. 
 
 Paid .-^I. W. Urown for Prof. Weltou 
 
 Kev. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis 
 
 Kev. A. K. Ingram. MahoueBay 
 
 Rev. ,J. Brown. Cow Bay , 
 
 S. Seidell, printiag Minutes 
 
 Kev. P. S. McGregor, Cumberland 
 
 Kev. W. U. Warren, expenses to Central Aasoclation 
 
 Fred. 1). Crawley, Pleasantville. Luuenburg 
 
 Kev. AVilliam Spencer, Alton, Kings Co 
 
 Rev. Obed Parker, Mountains, King« Co 
 
 Expense collecting Hon. C. R. Bill's legacy 
 
 Kev. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis 
 
 S. Selden. printing Western Association Minutes 
 
 Kev. D. Freeman, New Glasgow 
 
 Rev. A. E. Ingrain. Malione Bay 
 
 Kev. W. B. Bradshaw, Argyle. 
 
 J. C. Plumb, New Albany. $10.50. P. O. orders, postage, &c., ^i.M.. 
 
 Kev. G. W. Thomas, near Canseau 
 
 Rev. J. K. t>kinner, Margaree 
 
 Kev. F. A. Kidson, JJundas, P. E. Island 
 
 K«v. I>. McDonald, P. K. I., ?llt«.8y. K. H. Bishop, Hants Co.. $34.«5 
 
 Rev. A. E. lr;s;rain, Malione Bay 
 
 CharK's Norwood, New Ross and Blue Mountain 
 
 Kev. M. W. Brown, P. E. Island 
 
 Kev. F. A. Kidson. Dundas. P. E. Islanii 
 
 lie V. E. N. Archibald, Shelburne 
 
 Kev. E. T. Carbonell. Itiver John, Pictou 
 
 Kev. D. H. Simpson, P. E. I.. SIO.OO. P. O. orders, postage, &c.,$o.'>« 
 
 C. I. Graves, Guysboro' and Antigonish 
 
 D. W. Crandall, Pugwash, SIO.OC. D. H. Simpson, P. E. I., $:.'*.00,. 
 
 Thoma.s Trotter, Shelburne 
 
 Copying Press iind materials 
 
 Postage, &c., $4.27. Freight of books, $5.00 
 
 Postages, SI. 16. Dec. 7— Key. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis, $300.00 
 
 S. Selden for printing 
 
 Kev. .Tolin Brown, Sillton, Queens Co 
 
 Telegram.', &c.. $1.60. llxpenses Draft, &c.. 82.6ft 
 
 E. J. Craut, Port Hawkesbury 
 
 Kev. E. N. Archibald. Osborne. $20.00. S. Selden. printing. $4.75... 
 Gardner Tufts, colporteur, $a8.K. D. H. Simpson, P. E. I., !?4:'.00.. 
 
 Kev. John Stuiw, P. E. Island 
 
 Rev. J . R. Skinner. Mabou. C. b 
 
 Rev. G. N. Biillentine, Maitland, Hant^t Co " 
 
 G. W. Thomas, Canseau, $56.00. 15— G. H. Springer, for books. V''*> 
 Rev. Dr. McDonald, North Sydney, $40.00. Rev. D. McLeod, $I50.uO 
 
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 Thos. Trotter. $2">.00. Feb. 5— Geo. H. Springer, book^. $14ii.0fi. 
 
 Rev. David Freeman, $.')0.00. G. H. Springer, books, $50.60 
 
 Rev. J. Brown, Cow Bay 
 
 Kev. W. B. Bradshaw. Argyle 
 
 Kev. T. A. Higgins. Annapolis 
 
 Rev. AV. B. Bradshaw. Argyle 
 
 Rev. F. A. Kldsou, P. E. Island 
 
 Rev. F. A. Gordon. July. 1876 
 
 Printing Island Association Minutes 
 
 Kev. T. A. Higgins. AnnapoliB 
 
 Kev. D. Freeman. $.30.00 ; expenses. $0.32 
 
 Kev. J. H. Kobbins, $15M.78; expenses, $0.60 
 
 Kjv. W. B. Bradshaw, $41.00; expenses, $0.17 
 
 Rev. J. H. Bobbins 
 
 Duties, freight. $;4.S5. G. H. Springer, books, $100.00. 
 Kev. J. H . Kobbine, $10.00. Freight and dutv. $7.36. . 
 Postage, &c.. $3.80. (i. H. Springer, books, $60.(h». . . . 
 Freiijlit, duty, &c., $1.62. Rev. E. B. Corey, $60.00.. . . 
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 3.00. 
 .36.. 
 
Acadten French Mission in account with Peavl D. Klnnejr, Treasurer,! 
 
 187ft. Dk. 
 
 July 3. Paid Rev. M. Normonday 1114 jil 
 
 BookH to KeV. M. Normonday -, 4V 
 
 1877. 
 May 31. Paid Rev. M. Normonday at sundry times 4tri 
 
 15.361 
 1870. Cft. 
 
 June 27. By received from Western Association ....)IHJ 
 
 July 0. do Central do SH 
 
 Aug. 1. Newport Church, 0.60. 3— Great Village Chorcli, 1.00 ij 
 
 1877. 
 
 Feb. 21. J. W. Barss. Esq., 5.00. Mrs. S. A. Wfber, Ship Harbor, 1.00 H 
 
 Rev. W. 11. Boggs and wife, 1.00. Noah A. Dimock, Esq., 5.*0 d 
 
 •^ March .3. Rev. Dr. Cramp. 4.00. Miss Cramp. 1.00 i\ 
 
 '^ 6. George Davies. Esq., Churlottetown, P. E.I 10^ 
 
 Arciiibald McDonald, Vernon III ver, P. E. 1 2 f 
 
 ■ 8. A friend, Windsor. 5.00. Wolfvllle Church, 10.76 21J 
 
 7.J 16. Port Hnwkesbury Church, Cape Breton tl 
 
 •m 28. Annapolis Church, 5.00. tlrooktleld Church. 4.40 H 
 
 H Caledonia Church. 1.60. Rev. M. Normonday, collection, 102.3:i.... 
 
 ll April 6. Westport Church, 10.00. Ist Coriiwallls Church, 20.00 301 
 
 14. Upper Wilmot CI urch, 20.00. Bilitown Church, 10.00 3tj 
 
 Lower Aylesford and South Wilmot Church 30J 
 
 28. Weymouth Church,8.60. Rev. M. Normonday, collection, 11.72 Ml 
 
 May 2. Rev. J. H. Robbins, collected on field 
 
 31. Chebogue Church, 1.80. Ohio Church, Yarmouth. 20.00 
 
 BIrs. A. Cogswell, 1.00. Milton Church, Yarmouth, 16.00 lil 
 
 Balance M 
 
 im 
 
 June 1. To balance ^\ 
 
 Examined and found correct, 
 
 J. C. Andkr.sox, { A,.ji.„„ 
 J.H.HALEY, 'Auditor;. 
 Yarmouth, N. S., July 9th, 1S77. 
 
 lire 
 
 ., '-i 
 
 ■ TiieoIos:ical Department in account with Fearl D. Kinney, TreaHirS'l? 
 
 1876. D>. I i] 
 June 19. To taid Professor Welton | ; 
 
 22. " ♦• ji^. 
 
 1877. Ki'" ■■ 
 May 21. " " balance ^f salary gWiditures, 
 
 July 1.3. By received from Wm. Cummings, Esq ifl ]ju 
 
 Isaac Blair, 6.00. Nathan ArclilDuld, 6.00 
 
 1877. ^ 
 
 May 31. Balasce transferred to Home Mi.«sion account aW'"'"'.'N 
 
 Examined aud found correct, 
 
 J. C. ASDKKSOJf. I A,,.- ,AK 
 
 J. H. Halkv, ^"""''' 
 
 Yarmouth, N, S. July Otb, 1877. 
 
Kinnesr. Treawrw,»„. gcotJa Bmotimt ^ 
 
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 ;•" ^W ', ^''t'lburne « 
 
 5 •''•'?. (or printing ""^^^nts (i^i^ 
 
 2 ■"•"wy. expenses poIi«A;' 67-2 -m 
 
 i^M "•"=/»> *C toj /ut 
 
 q^M •••••• •■• u<i OQ 
 
 lectVoii, loiiVw.... . 103B .!!! ^4 1* 
 
 20.00 wBniance from i„ * r« — "^ 
 
 ^^■"^ ^B£^"-S^^^^^^^^^^ .''":... •^^i^ 
 
 ^»«<^««»' ''■'■' »/'?!f-d'ia"''«'^^^^^^^^ » 1 53 
 
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 __ ♦4045 92 
 
 Kinuey, Treasu*;;- • " « « « missions. 
 
 ■ ^'ijan^Vn'hand::;:;:^-'"///.:.'::;;:-^^^^^ i5„5 
 
 ■'^, *'JS1 41 
 
 Jfc; ?"^^^" »"««'ox. •«* 51 
 
 '^'"ancedue'TrVaVure;:: ••••■••■.■.■.■.•;. $480 6? 
 
 tm iiiiJancei;'VV S **" ^^ 
 
 . 6518 34 
 
 «is.X£r, Treasurer. 
 
 .KDRK80N. I A.,,-,., 
 
COl^STITUTIOIsr 
 
 OK THE 
 
 a 
 
 .m 
 
 N. S. Baptist Home Missionary Uni: 
 
 1. The consolidation of our Home Missionary organizations, 
 English ami French' woukl in the estimation of this Convention, teJ 
 to the more rapid advancement of the Ketleemer's Kingdom in \i 
 Province ; — the Freneh Mission to considered a separate Departmej 
 and all gifts bequests, i&c, matle to the French Mission to go to ilf 
 Department. 
 
 2, This Convention shall be called the Nova Scotia Baptist IIo^ 
 Missionary Union. 
 
 ■i. The object of this Union shall be to promote the spread offl 
 gospel througliout the Provines of Nova Scotia, P. E. Lslainl 
 the Island of Newfoundland, the fostering of feeble Churches, 
 planting of new ones, and the dissemination of denominational i 
 rature. 
 
 4. This Union sliall be composed of ordained Baptist ministen 
 good standing with their respective churches in the Province,! 
 delegates appointed by the Churches, each Churcdi in good stanij 
 with its respective Association sending not more than three delegai 
 together with the President of Acadia College, tJie Principal of 
 
 c"- ) 
 
 
 Theological Institute, and the Principal of Morton Academy, 
 same being members of Baptist Churches in good standing. 
 
 .'"). The officers of the Union shall be a President, who sh 
 elected annually by ballot; four Vice-Presidents, one fromi 
 Association, two Secretaries, and an Auditor, all of whom slial| 
 a])i>ointed by open vote. 
 
 <). The Union shall annually appoint and locate an Execij 
 Board of thirteen sii table men, seven of whom shall form a quoij 
 and every Baptist I'astor in the Province shall have the privile^ 
 meeting with the ]ioard, and taking i)art in its deliberations ; 
 voting ; the officers of the Society named above to be ex-o| 
 members of the Boai-d. 
 
 7. The duty of tliis Board shall be to conduct the Missionanj 
 of the Union, and ii'port yearly to the same, or oftener it' reqij 
 
 S. There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Union held ineij 
 the Nova Scotia B;;|itist Associations, in turn, to assemble thd 
 previous to the me .ting of the Association with which it is li«Ij 
 10 o'clock, a. m. 
 
 y. This Union sliall appoint annually a Board of Directoj 
 consist of eight froin each Association composing the Union,' 
 duty it shall be to ^ive advice to the Executive Board in csi 
 emergency, and by the written requisition of eight or more of « 
 the President shall ^all a special meeting of the Union. 
 
 10. No altoration of this Constitution shall be made unle5s| 
 two-third affirmative vote of the members present at ani 
 meeting. 
 
OInT 
 
 onary Unici 
 
 iry organizations, b 
 if this Convention, tt 
 inor's Kingdom in til 
 a separate Dopartmej 
 11 Mission to go to tlr 
 
 I Scotia Baptist Hoj 
 
 aote the S2:>read oflj 
 )tia, P. E. Island,! 
 t' feeble Churclies, | 
 >{" denominational i 
 
 d Baptist minister! 
 > in the Province,! 
 uroh in good stand 
 e than three deled 
 ', tJie Princi))al ofl 
 Ilorton Acadoniy, 
 ood standing. 
 
 resident, who ik. 
 
 idonts, one fromi 
 
 all of whom slu' 
 
 c 
 
 OF THE 
 
 S^I^U^t 
 
 f*i»ti„ 
 
 [Cliurchefi of wS ;f ?*''^'«"«n «l.all consist of n , 
 
 r ""t t-'xceeding five fmm "' ^^le^att-g from p *"''" be a member of' 
 
 has the AssolZo^ZZ'lZ «"^ ^«soci«t/oT'„l:r3«";f"^^««oda 
 
 *T. 3nI_Each Church ,h«n . '^ '" "* "'«^ h,- 
 
 ST. 4th.- At each meeti„„ r.r .. «fJ'lition 
 
 ^5"l-It «ha.ll hn w.. ...... , "" '"^ «»«c-e8sor^i: 
 
 I locate an ExecJ 
 n shall formaquoij 
 . have the privilej 
 deliberations ; bol 
 above to be e.x-o| 
 
 ;t the Missionarjj 
 3r oftener if reqaj 
 
 Union hold in eij 
 , to assemble m 
 ,h which it is ' ' 
 
 P l» it« peace ,ml ^^ . "'= Mt vear «,,J ' P"'":iilarl,. ,,,fi.P 
 
 • 7'h.- When any Ch,. . . "'"'^*^« «PPointed shall 
 
 fW;«"dof fellow Sip^«««^'"^^'on. Kiveto one'oT' t?S"' "'*^ ^«^«'-- 
 • «'''-When any Ch»r h . „ '"^■^sengers present 
 
 Iii 
 
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 Aur lotli.— The reliprious sentiments of this bo(iy are those exprt-sseil 
 the " ArticU^s of tli(! Faith and I'ractiee of the Baptist Churches ui NH 
 Scotia." 
 
 Art. 11th. — That the Moderator be authorized at any tinieduringt 
 ycnr, to call n spocial meeting of ttie Association in pursuance of a roqiiisity 
 signed l)y ti-ii members thereof. 
 
 Akt. ritii. — Alterations and amendments may be made to this Conntitiiti 
 by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any of its regu[ar nicetiiij 
 
 RULES OF ORDER. 
 
 RuLii 1st. — At every sittinj^, business shall be opened and clo.Hcd A 
 prayer ; and immt diately aftt>r tiie opening, the Minuies of the pnuedj 
 meeting shall be read and corrected. 
 
 llcLB 2nd. — No member of the Association shall Iimvc the Sis^^ion ii.| 
 the business is coneluded, without permission ot tiu' .\»i»o(iation. 
 
 Rule <Jrd. — No subject sliall be discussed without a motion first ruadt j 
 seconded. 
 
 Rule 4th. — No person shall speak oftener than twi( c -m the same siibjj 
 unless by permission of the body. 
 
 RuLK 5th. — Brethren invited to a seat with us njay speak on all .sulijj 
 under consideration, but vote on none. 
 
 Rule 6th. — All resolutions shall be presented in writing. 
 
 Rule 7th — Motions made and lost sliajl not be recorded on tht .Minn 
 except so ordered at the time. 
 
 RuLK 8th. — These rules shall be distinctly read from the Cliair atj 
 opening of the Session. 
 
 itiM" 
 
are those exprcsswl 
 iptist Churclit'R 111 N,i 
 
 at any time tluringt 
 irsunnce of h rcqiiisiiij 
 
 nadc to this Conntitiiti 
 ' of its regii[ar rncetiiJ 
 
 )p(Mie«l and closed A 
 null's of tlie preceilf 
 
 f.'ivc tJK' Srssinn hill 
 t«<i()(iation. 
 
 , motion first ruadei 
 
 lie on the same siiM 
 
 f spi'iik on ail .sulij| 
 
 ritinjr. 
 sconled on the Mii 
 
 from the Cliair atl