,.^'. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) ^/ '^^^, <. i I ACTS AND PBOCEEDINGS 1 : i i^^ ,1^' .V # OF THK FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLE OF ®bf OlMiWlfl f ItSbt^WM OJHMWb. TOROnSTTO, JTJJSTE 3-: 12, 1873. iJriutcI) bn (Drbcv of the Isecmlil TORONTO: BK1TI8H AMEniCAN PRESBYTEUIAN PRINTING HOUSE, 102 BAY ST., 1873. vit' ll ay ,/* OFFICERS OF TIIK CEXERAI. ASSIiMlU.Y WILLIAM OOCHllANE, .M.A., ^wo tern, \ '^"'"^ ^ ^"'•'•s "/ AksohII,/. BOAllDS AND COI^fMITTEES. COXVJ^MMiS. SUBJECTS, Homo Misaions J''oroi(,'n Missions Knox Colk.yo, Boar.? " Sonato J'.xamniers ' Alontrciil Cullego, Board • " Soante ' " Examiuors ' Kankakeo Mission " TiuxtonFinaufii << Sabbath Scliools Sablmth ObBervance " State of Religion <. Widows' and Orphans' rund I'OST-OFKICKS. Ivev.W. Co«hnuu-,M.A Bmutfoid. " ''i-<'f-^I--J^avon -i,,,,,,,,,, J.J. A. IToudfout. ]).U London. " i'"»-Cavon 'Fuvanu,. " •!• AI. Kinj;, M.A ri-,^,,,,,^,, " 'T- ^t- fHl'«.n. M.A Moatma. I'nn. Macviuiti- J. M. Gib.son „ >, , A. A. Drmnmnnd m- ,i. ,, J. SfOtt -r ,, London. J. Thoia.son s- ■''■. ;; -^-''-^^-^Mion ry.y.r.;;;".;;wLd.. T. Wai(h'oi)o ,, , Messrs. V/. A'o.xaadei-c'c T.W.Tayiois Joint Convrncrs rj^^ idph. Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund. Kev. John MoTa^^h'"" l"""'!'"' Statistics ., ,. „. . ^^oodstoL•lc ,,. -L). Wiitor.s, LI;.D o, ,r „ "OA. .). McMnrricb . rn Home and Foreign Record Rov. I). H Fletcher -T^i-onto. French K vangelisatioa •■ dj.. 13,,^,^,^, Hamilton. Union ,. ,> „, -^foatioal. in-. Toiii) ,,, '■'■ Toronto. ny '!^A . ACTS AND PEOCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY i OP THE CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. FIRST SEDERUNT . «> At the City of Toronto, and witliin Cooke's Cliiu'cli there, the Ju'»o 3, isT^ third day of Jnne, one tlionsand eierht hundi-ed and seventy-three '^'^' ^' ""' years, at the honr of half iiu lioiir after b'^ven of the clock in the evenin.j Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF OTTAWA. 7 "-•'WilUam McLaren. '■•John Crombie, M.A. *WiUiam Moore. '■'James Tait. ='=Jame8 Carswell. *Wm. Burns. =''John Hardie. *Alex. Anderson. =''Alex. Mntchmor. '"'James Forgie. '^'John Riddle. '■=Lewis Cuthbertson. Jam.'^s CmswELL, Preshjtiii'j Clerk. 4' PRESBYTERY OF BROCKVILLE. -A. J. Traver, M.A. *Andi-ew Rowat. *David Taylor. . , '•'Walter Kerr. i 1 *Adam Elliot. *James Breckenridge. JAMES HASTiE, Preshytsnj Clerk. ♦David WisLart. *John McMechan. ♦Walter Coulthard. ♦Patrick Gray. *Jolm Bm-ton. PRESBYTERY OF KINGSTON. ^Walter Gntlnie. ♦Samuel Gavv. John Getty. *Rufus Hoiden, M.D. Robert Gibson. THOMAS S. CHAMBERS, Presbytery Clerk. ♦J. M. Roger, M.A. '•'William Bennett. ♦WiUiam Lochead. ♦Peter Duncan. ♦William Mitchell. ♦William Donald. SYNOD OF TORONTO. PRESBYTERY OF COBOURG. A. C. Singleton. 7' '''Thomas Lockhart. William Douglas. :- =:'WiUiam Hall. J. H. Roper. ♦William Best. WILLIAM DONALD, Presbytery CUrk. PRESBYTERY OF ONTARIO. ♦Dr. Thornton. '''Ebenezer Birrell. ♦John Smith. ♦Alex. Bm-net. ♦Alex. Dawson. ♦Adam Gordon. ♦John Blair Edmondson. Alex. Leask. ♦John L. Murray. ♦Robert Irwin. R. H. THORNTON, D.D., Presbytery CUrk. (199) 1873.] CANADA PKESBYTERIAM CHaROH. .PRESBYTERY OF TORONTO. MIXISTERS. -■•• Alexander Topp, D.D. *Wm. Gref,'g, M.A., Prof. "■■'James Dick. *Jame.s rriufj[le. nVilliam Meikle. '''Joseph Alexander, M.A. *Wm. Caven, Prof. *J. M. Kin<,s ^r.A. nVm. Reid, M.A. -•'John Campbell, M.A. ELDER3. '''Hon. J. McMuiTicIi. -T. W. Taylor. *Johu Barclay. *Wm. Archer. *Jamo.s Brown. *Wm. Barber, M.P.P. *William Wilson. •Walter N. Hossio. *James M. Leunau. *David Henderson. ROBERT MONTEATH, Preshitcnj Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF SIMCOE. *Wm. Fraser. *Jolm Gray. *Robert Moodie. *Robert Knowles. *Donald B. Cameron. *James Borrowmau. Hugh Truman. *Daniel M. Galium. *Andrew McNab. *Thomas Dallas. JOHN GRAY, Preshi/teri/ Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF OWEN SOUND. ''•■Robert Dewar. *C. C. Stewart. *David Durie. WiUiam McNabb. D. J. McINNES, Presbyten/ Clerk. *John McCall. *W. H. Simpson. ■''"George Bursou. *J. A. F. McBain. *D. H. Fletcher. ■"■James Black. *Simou C. Fraser. *A. B. Simpson. ■*Hector McQuame. ■•^Thomas Lowry. *James Robertson. ■"■AValter Inglis. ■"■William Cochrane, ■*Peter Wright. SYNOD OF HAMILTON. PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON. ■"■Hugh Young. Tiiomas Saunders. ♦Alexander Ogg. ■"■Wm. Henderson. *John Scott. *Robert Lawrie. ■"■Robert Aberdein, M.D. ■"■John Denton. JOHN PORTEOUS, Preshjtinj Clerk PRESBYTERY OF PARIS. ■"■Thomas Nichol. *Javuctt. -' ,: *Wm. Lxnttit. , i, ;' , ' ,; ;•,; *J<)lm A. Daviusoii. j *J:iuit.s ?,rcLi>an. *Tlu)mas Ifuthoribi-a. ROBEP/r TOPtliANCE, Prcshijfcru ClcH:- PPvESBYTEPY OF DURHAM. ♦Patrick Grcif,'. *Hugh Crozier, B.A. *Jolin McMillan. "William Blaiii. *Jolm Frasor. *Win. Ferguson. ^'Duncan Cameron. *Jolm Straith. *Jolm jMartin. *James C. Erkfortl. *Jauie.s Mnrdoek. . >■)■'.. *G.>(U'j,'o Johnst(;nci .>j, WILLIAM PARK, I'vcshjterij ClerK ■ PRESBYTERY OF BRUCE. *Jamos Gordon. John Lnnisden. Wra. Kay. *Joan Ewhi!?. A. G. FORBES, Piesuytery CUH: SYNOD OF L JNDON. PRESBYTERY OF LONDON. *Duncan McMillan. ■"■Robert Scott. ■"•Neil McDiarmid. ■*''Jolm Renuie. "^Jolm Lees. ■^John Scott. •*J. J. A. Proudfoot, D.D. "*James B. Duncan. ■"■George Cuthbertson. ■'''George Sutherland. -:^\Iex. McCallum. : ■"■TJKnnas Gordon. .■,■".■•■' ■"■John iMcAlpin. , : ' •'/ J(dn\ EUiott. ■''^■Donald Waters. ■^Thomas Paterson. ■*AIex. McColL Wm. Kent. ; v ji ' . . ' ■*D. R. McPherson. ■"Thomas Robsou. GEORGE CUTHBERTSON, Preshytery Clerk.. PRESBYTERY OP CH:ATHAM. ■*Alex. W. Waddell. ■''■George M. MiUigcun. ■•^Jolm Becket. ■"■John Gray. ♦Robert H. AVardeu. ■''•James W. McKeown. ■^Aiex. Bartlott. ■'^'■Frederick Bates. ■'^William Stanii'orth. ■'■'Kenneth Urquliart. ROBERT 11. WARDEN, Presbytery Clerk. (201) 1873.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHTTRCH. PliESBYTEllY OF STRATFOIID. JIIMSTKRS. EldKRS. *Tli()ni!is McPlievson. *Micluul B:illantyne. *l)iiui'l Allan. ' ' *,TiimoR Thoui. *Kol)ovt Hall. ' *A(l(uu L. Av-r,. *l)iivia Waters, LL.D. *i\ratthew Koid. *JuHU'H W. Mitcholl, M.A. *Gilbevt :\rcIiit.yi'o. nV-tor Scott. *Dav. EnlirrtHon. ■■ , . ■ ' JOHN FOTHEllIXCillAM, Presbytery Clerk. *J()lni Eor;^. *Hol)Oi-t Uvo. *Saniu(.'l .T()!ios. *Tli()in:is Goldsmith. ^Matthew P.arr. •'^Aveh. :^[c'Diav)aid. *Finlay McCuaig. PIIESBYTERY OF HUEON. , *Andrew IMcAa. • ' • *Gcorji;e "Walker. *J allies Torrance. ', *Tliomas Strachau. , *J()hn Korniclmn. James F<'rL,mson. *Janicf; Elliott. ARCHIBALD MCLEAN, Presbytcnj Clerk. PRESBYTERY Oi' MANITOBA —Tlw77t Synodlcal Poivcra. *JameR Nisbot. *John Black. *Goorge Bryce, Prof. Joan Fra«er. Peter Yonn.i,'. James Cunninfjham, !M.PJ?. ALEXANDER FRAZER, Presbytery Cleric. RETIRING MODERATOR — ADDRESS OF. Tlio retiring Moderator briefly addi'essed the Assembly, re- Rotii'ijiS turning thanks for tlio forbearance and kindness shown Imn Address of', durhig his torm of office, and calling upon the Assembly to elect a new Moderator. ; I'i ;• ,< .-: MODERATOR ELECTED. .. ' The Clerk then read the nominations for the ]\Ioderators]iip m^de by the several Presbyteries, from which it appeared that the Rev. William Reid, of Toronto, had been nominated by six- teen Presbyteries, the Rev. Thomas McPherson, of Stratford, by two Presbyteries, and the Rev. Jolm Black, of Kildonan, by one Presbytery. Mr. McPherson craved leave to withdraw his uamo, which was granted, and Mr. Black, not being present, was not re- tained ill nomination. Mr. Thomas McPherson moved that the Rev. W^illiam Reid, M.A., be elected Moderator. The motion was seconded by Mr. J. ]\I. Roger, and was carried by acclammatioii. The retiring Moderator appointed Mr. McPherson and Mr. Roger, to intimate to Mr. Reid his election and conduct him to the chair. Mr. Reid then took the chair, and in suitable tenus returned thanks for the honom* conferred upon him, and afterwards ad- di-essed the Assembly, at length, giving interesting historical jdetails of the cliui-ch, in its earlier years. ( 202 ) Moderator elected. Nomina." tioua. « MiMePher- Ron with- di-aws. Mr. Reid electeilMo- derator. ACTS AKD PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [.Tun», TXdnkH to retirint^Mo- deratur. Clerk pro tern. Mr. Cochrane. Commis- Biona, Re- port on. THANKS TO RETIRING MODERATOR. , ' On motion of Mr. W. Cochrane, RocomlcilljyMr. S. C. Frasor, tliG thanks of the Assembly were tendered to the retii'injj; Mode- rator, for the manner in whicli ho had presided at the meeting* of the Assembly last year, and for the excellent sermon de- livered by him this evoninfjf. On motion, duly seconded, Mr. William Cochrane, of Brant- ford, was appointed clei'k of Assembly, pro tcmjiore, during Mr. Keid's occupancy of the Moderator's chair. COMMISSIONS — REPORT ON. The recording Clerk read a Report in reference to the Com- missions Avhich had come into his hands, stating that Commis- sions had boen duly returned and attested, from all the Presby- teries, except one, from which the Commission was not on tho usual paper, but yet, was, informally, attested as coiTect : — tiiat in one Presbytery tho number of Elders returned was one less than the number of Ministers : — that from one Presbytery, an Elder, alternate to aimuier, was entered on the Commission, bnt that the name of iaid alternate had not been placed on the interim lioU ; and calling attention to the fact that tho Presby- t'^ry of Bi'uce, erected last year, had not been attached to any of the District Synods. On motion, the Eeport was received, and it was agi-eed to refer all matters relating to Commissions, to a Committee on this subject, hereafter to be appointed. SUMMARY OF CHANGES, There was submitted a summaiy statement of the changes affecting the lioUs of the District Synods, and the Presbyteries of Manitoba and of Bruce, and also the list of Probationers, whicli had occurred since the meeting of the General Assembly last year. On motion the said statement was held as read, was ordered to bo engrossed in the minutes, and is as follows : — DEATH OP MINISTERS. The following ministers wore removed by death, namely : — Eobert McArthur, of Wick and Greenbank, in the Pres- bytery of Ontario, in tlie month of January of the cm-rent year. Amh'ow McLean, of West Puslinch, in the Presbytery of A. McLean. Guelph, on the twentieth day of April, this year. DEMISSIONS. Report re- ceived and referred. Changes in Boll, &c. Deaths. B. McAr thur. D. The following ministers gave in the demission of their charges* and the pastoral relation between them and the respective congregations under-mentioned was dissolved. The Professor- ship of Systematic Theology in Knox College was also resigned. John Marples, Beamsville and CUnton, in the Presbytery of Hamilton, on the 12th of November, last year. Alexander Urquhart, Pen-ytown, Oakhills and Kendal, in the Presbytery of Cobom-g, on the 24th day of September, last year. Beattio. David Beattie, Campbellford, in the same Presbytery, on tho 26th of November last. (203) 12 Demis- sions. J. Marples A. Urqu- hart. 1878.] CANADA PRP.SBYTKKUN CHDBCH. Wm. C. Yonnpf, Norwood and IlaRtinKR, in the same Prosby- tory, on tlu? UUli day of April, in tlio proHcntyear. David Inj^'lJK, I ).!)., I'rot'oHKor of Systematic Thcolop;y, Knox Collef,'(>, Toronto, in tlu; PreHliytory of Toronto, on the t3rd day of September, of the paat year. 11. Monteath, York Mills r.nd Fishervillo, in the same Pres- bytery, on the 4th day of Deeeniher, of last year. The name of John Luinj;, B.A., was, at his own request, re- moved from the roll of the Presbytery of Cohoiirj?, on the 24th day of September last. A. M. Tait, Ih-istol, in the Presbytery of Ottawa, on the 29th of Aujfiist, last year. William Bennett, Kemptville, in the Presbytery of Brock- ville, on the BOtii October last. Kobert Fleminj,', New Glasjj;ow, in the Presbyteiy of Mon- treal, on the 11th day of July, last year. Alexander Younj,', St. Joseph street, Montreal, in the Presby- tery of Montreal, on the 4th day of Febiniarj', of the curi'ent year. ■\Villiara Fletcher, Portaj:;o, &c., in the Presbytery of Manitoba, on the Ist of October, last year. W.C.Yomns D. Inglli, D.D. R. Mon- teath, J. Laing. A. M. Tait. W.Bennett. B. Fleming" A. Young. W.rietoher DEMISSIONS — PART OF CHARGE. The following ministers demitted part of their charj?es, in sions— part order that such parts might b'3 formed into new charges, as ol charge, follows : George McLennan, Cotswold, in the Presbytery of Guelph, on ?^a^*'^°°' the 1st of April, this year. R. H. Warden, Florence, in the Presbytery of Chatham, on ^ Jl- War- the 15th day of May, last year. Alexander Grant, Huron, in the Presbytery of Hui'ou, on the ^- G'^i^*- 8th day of April, tliis year. INDUCTIONS. The following ministers were, at the dates annexed, inducted i2lnduc- into the pastoral charge of the respective congregations and tions. into the appointment under-named : D. D. McLeod, Ancaster Village and Barton, in the Presby- d. D. Mc- tery of Hamilton, on the 27tli day of November, last year. Leod. Wilham Mathieson, North Arthur, in the Presbytery ofw. Mathie- Dm-ham, on the 22nd day of May, last year. son. William Bennett, Springville and Bethany, in the Presbytery w-Bennett. of Cobourg, on the 15tli of November last. WiUiam Gregg, M.A., to the chair of Apologetical Theology, W. Gregg, in Knox College, by the Presbytery of Toronto, on the 2ud day ^•'^• of October, last year. Robert Knowles, AUiston, Burns' Chm-cli and Angus, in the R.Knowles. Presbytery of Simcoe, on the 3rd day of July, of the past year. Robert Moodie, Stayner and Sunnidale, in the same Presby- B. Moodi*. tery, on the 16th day of Januaiy, of this year. Robert Binnie, Cornwall, in the Presbytery of Brockville, on B. Binnie. the 22nd of May, last year. ( 204 ) 10 ACTS AND PROCr'.KDINOS OF IHK GENERAL ASS::MIJhV Oi TllK [June, D. Tnylor. David Taylor, Spcujcrville, EdwnrdKlinri? nnd Iroquois, in the Presbytery of Brockville, on the 'iOtli of Novenilier last. John Black, Kiklonan, in the Presbytery of Manitoba, on the 1st day of October, last j'car. Joh:i MeAlpiu, Widder, in the Presbj'tery of London, on the 21st day of ^lay, last year. , James McLauf^hUn, First Scotch Clmvch, Cliiea.i,'o, U. S., in the Presbytery of Chatham, last year, on the Dth day of July. Ai'cliibald Cnrrie, Eid<,'etown and Kilmarnock, in the same Presbytery, on the 22nd day of Ain-il, this year. J. Blue!:. J. ISrcAlpiii. J. Mc- Lau(,'Hlin. A. C'ui-.-io. 0RDIXATI0N3. iTOrdina- The followincf probationers wei-e ordained, and at the same tious. time inducted into the pastoral charijes and appointments named below : J. M. Good- J, M. Goodwillie. Doon and ITpspeler, in tlie Presbytery of Avillie. _-- .--._.. D. McDon- ald. D. D. Mc- Leunau. D. David- Eoa. W Fergu- 8on. l?,"Pairbau-ii K. Petti- grew. E. Cock- burn. Guelph, on tlio 28rd day of Juiy, last y-ar. Donald McDonald, Arthur, in the same Prcsl»ytery, last yeai", on the 2Gth day of November. D. D. McLennan, Waldemar and South Luther, in tlie same Presbytery, on the 18th day of December last. Duncan Davidson, Langside, in the Pre.sl)ytei-y of Brace, on the 15th of October, last year. William Ferguson, Glamnris, in the same Presbytery, on the 2nd day of January, of the i)reHont year. Robert Fairbairn, E^^son and "Willis Oinrches, in the Presby- tery of Simcoe, on the 11th day of December last. llobort Petti<,T.'ew, Weston, in the Presbytery of Toronto, on the 8th of January, of the present year. Edward Cockburn, Uxhx'idf^e and Leaskdale, in the Presby- tery of Ontario, on the 18th day of ]\uirch, of the current year. J.McAlister John McAlister, Danville, in the P.vesbyterj' of Montreal, on the 8th of November last. H. Siuclaii-. Henry Sinclair. Linpfwick, in the same Presbyterj', on the 14tli day of last Novemi)er. J. Halley. James Halley, St .Therese, Grande Freniere, A St. Eustache, in the same Presbytery, on the 17th of Decemljer, last year. E. Vincent. Edward Vincent, Missionary to the Saskatchewan, was or- dained by the Presbj'tery of Otta"T., and designated to his field of labou , on tbe 28th of May, last year. R.Wbillans Robert WhiUans, B.A., Nepean, in the Presl)ytery of Ottawa, ■ ■ last year, on the 26th of September. J. Stewart. James Stewart, Packenham, in the same Prosbyterj', on the 27tli of September, last year. A.McLaren Alexander McLaren, Bristol, in the same Presbytery, on the 12th of March, of the cun-ent year. J.Abraham John Abraham, Warwick, in the Presbytery of London, on 6tli of November last. M. Danby. Mark Danby, Bayheld and Benie, in the Presbytery of Hui'on, on the 26tli of February, this year. ( 206 ) 11 1873.] CANADA PRESBYTKUIAX CHURCH. 11 Diuicjui Camovon, Lcaverton, in tlio Prefjliytevy of Ontario, ^ the Utli diiy of Jujj', last year, to Liickno-w, in tlie Presbytery D. Camo- jii. TRANSLATIONS. Tlio followinj^ sottlctl Ministers, luivinf^: accepted calls, were !•'• Trausla- loosed from tiieir resi)ectivo con<;re,i,'ations, and -vvcre inducted ^^^^' into new cliarj^'es as under-mentioned. Jolm McKobie, Jarvis and Walpole, in tlie PresLytory of j.McRobio. Hainilion, January 14th, this year, to Pctrolia, in the Presby- tery of London. Janus K. hjiiiith, Knox Clnu'ch, Gait, in the Presbytery of J. K.Smith. Giie]])!i, to Fort Massey congregation, Plalifax, Nova Scotia, on tlie 17th day of October last. R. II. Iloskin, Lindsay, in the Presbytery of Ontario, on the ^z, H- Hos- 12th of Novemljer, to Diindas, in the Presbj'tery of Hamilton, on the '25t]i day of Novend)er, last year. "NVilham Caven, Ridgcti^wn, in the Presbj-tery of Chatham, V»'. Caveu. on tlie 'i-itli day of Koveniber, to Tilsonburgh and Cullodcdi, in the Presl)ytery of Paris, on the ISth day of December last. Diuicjui ' ~ - - - - on of Ilnron . Janivs Ddur^Ias, Uxbridge and Loaslcdalc, in the Presbytery J. Douglas, of Ontai'io, on the ord day of ye])teml)er, to Coljom-g, in the PrcBbytery of Cobourg, on the 8tli day of October, of the last yenr. James Thorn, B.A., Enniskiilen, in the Presbytery of Ontario, J- Tlicm. on tlie 24tli day of December, last year, to I'rince Albert and Port Perrj', in the same Presbytery, on tlie 17th. daj' of Januaiy, this year. J. L. ?il'urray. Cold Sjn-ings and Balthuorc, in the Presbytery J-I-^'^m'^ay of Cobourg, on the 24tli da^^ uf November last, to \Voodville in the Presbytery of Ontario on the 17th of last December. Geoi'go Burnfield, B.A., Cookstcwn, Townline and Ivy, in G.Bumfleld the Prcsbj'tery of Simcoe, on the i;^*^!! day of Apj'il, of the cur- rent yvv.v, to Scarboi'ongh and H'ghbuid Creek, in the Presby- tery oi' Toronto, on the luth day ot ihe same montli. Walter Conlthard, St. Louis de Gonzague, and Y.vdeyfield, in "^^'- foul- the I'resbytory of ]\foiitreal, on the 22nd of January, to Gana- *'^-^'''^- ' no(iue, in the Prcsl>ytery of Kingston, on the 12tli of February, of the current year. Alexander Matheson, Osnal)ruck, in the Presbvterv of Brock- A. ^ratlio- ville, to Manitoba, on the Kith of November, last year. *""• Alexander Frazer, Port Elgni, in the Presbyit ry of Owen A. Frazer. Sound, to the Mission at Manitoba, July the lOth, last year. Malcolm McKenzie, Chalmers' Church. Dunwicli, in the f'l. McKen- Presbytery of London, on the 22ud of Octolier, to A\"i;rdsville, in '^^■ the same Presliytery, on the 6th day of November, last year. MINISTERS TRANSFERRED. The following ministers with their respective charges, and ;5]\xii,istei-s other congregations named, wei-e transfen-ed to the Presbytei.os tninsfaiTed uudcr-mentioned : — WiUiam Colwell Windel, Cartwriglit and Ballyduff, in the w. C. Win- Presbytery of Ontario, to the Presbytery of Cobourg, on the '^«1- 4th day of September last. ( 206 ) i .; 1 I 12 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, A. Tolmie. J. Sraith. 9 Ministers received, J. Galloway J. Smith. J. Weir. G.TurnbuU J. A. F. Sutherland L. Dionne. K. Scobie. T. Hart. S. Donald- son. 10 Students licensed. , , B. Petti- grew. E. Cock- burn. W. Kay. D. D. Mc- Lennan. M. Danby. B.WhiUans B.A. J. Stewart. J. McAliii- ter, B.A. H. Sinclair. W. Arm- strong. 18 Congre- gations erected. Mt. Plea- sure and Amlrew Tolmie, Southampton, &c., in the Presbytery of Owen Sound : John Straith, Paisley, in the same Presbyteiy ; and th« vacant con','vei?ations of Port Elj^iu and ElKinhlane, to the newly formed Presbytery of Bruce, on the Gth day of August , last year. RECEPTION OF MINISTERS. The following Ministers of other Churches were received as Ministers of this Church : — James Galloway, by the Presbytdy of Toronto, on the iecond day of July, of tlie past year. James Smith, by the same Presbytery, at the same date, and dismissed at his own request, on the 6th day of March, of the current year. James Weir, of the Irish Presbyterian Church, by the Pi'es- bytery of Kingston, on the 9th day of November, last year. George TurnbuU, of the Church of England, by the Presbytery of Ottawa, August the 7tli, last year. John A. F. Sutherland, of the Presbyterian Clmrch of the Lower Provinces, hj the Presbytery of Montreal, on the iC'h of July, last year. Leon Dionno, by the same Presl)ytery, on the same day. Robert Scobie, of the Free Church of Scotland, by the Presby- teiy of Toronto, on the 15th day of April, of the cun-ent year. Thomas Hart, M.A., as corresponding member of the Presby- tery of Manitol)a, 18th of September last ; appointed by the Presbyterian Church of Canada, in connection with the Church of Scotland, to co-operate in collegiate and ministerial labor. Samual Donaldson, B. A., of the Irisli Presbyterian Church, by the Presbytery of Manitoba, on the first day of October, last year. LICENSURE OF STUDENTS. The following students of theology were Hcensed as Proba tioners : Robert Pettigrew and Edward Cockburn, on the 2nd day of July, last year, by the Presbytery of Paris. Wilham Kay, on the 9th day of July, by the Presbytery of Guelph. D. D. McLennan, by the Presbytery of Bmce, on the 7th day of August last. Mark Danby, by the Presbytery of Simcoe, on the 6th day of August last. Robert Whillans, B.A., and James Stewart, by the Presbyteiy of Ottawa, on the 7th day of August, last year. John McAlister. B.A., and Henry Sinclair, on the lltli day of JiTly last, by tlio Presbytery of Montreal. William Armstrong, M.A., by the Presbytery of London, on the 22nd day of October, last year. CONC.REOATIONS ERECTED. The following congi-egations were newly organized, or receiv- ed, or, being disjoined from, or united with, other congregations, were erected into separate charges : In the Presbyteiy of Paris, Mission Station formed at Bur- ford, subsequently united to the congregation of Mount Pleaiant, ( 207 ) 1873.] Canada Presbyterian church. 13 under the name of the Mount Pleasant and Burford Congrega- tions, on the 11th day of March, of the present year. In the same Presbytery, East Oxford, disjoined from Noi-wich and Windham, and erected into a separate charge on the 8th day of April, of the current year. In the Presbytery of Hamilton, Simcoe, separated from Port Dover, on the 2nd day of June, last year. In the Presbytery of Bruce, Langside, erected into a pastoral charge ; Pinkerton, erected as a Mission Station and attached to Riversdale and Enniskillen ; Dunblane, a Mission Station, attached to Port Elgin, forming one pastoral charge. In the Pre.:bytery of Cobourg, Percy and Campbellford, united into one pastoral charge, on the 24th of September, last year. On the same day, by the same Presbytery, Hahbui'ton was erected into a congregation. In the Presbytery of Toronto, Mono Mills disjoined from Orangeville and united to SaiidliiU and Muniie's Corners, on the 2nd day of July, last year. In the Presbytery of Simcoe, Staj'uer and Sunni^ale disjoined fr'om Duntroon and formed into a pastoral charge, on the 6th day of August last. In tlie same Presbytery, Duntroon was united to Nottawa, as a Mission Station, from the 1st day of April, of the cuiTent year. Danville, in the Presbytery of Montreal, on the 23rd of April, last year. Dalhousie Mills and Alexandria, in the same Presbytery, dis- joined, on the 3rd of April, of the cnn'cnt year. Kilmarnock, in the Pre.sbytery of Chatham, erected into a congregation and united with Eidgetown, on the 22nd day of April, last year. Sombra, Sydenham and Black Creek, in the s.ime Presbytery, erected into a pastoral charge, on the 6th day of October last. ford. E. Oxford. Simcoe. Langside. Pinkei-ton, Eiversdale, Enninkillen Dunblane, and Port Elgin. Percy and Campbell- ford. Haliburton Mono Mills Sandhill, -. To l)e a Committee to examine the Record of the General As- S9ml)l3', Messi's. Bobert Torranje, Thomas Lowry, and Thomas Dallas. To be a Committee to examine tlie minutes of the Synod of Miuitroal, A1(>ssrs. W. Donald, W. Meikle, and John Bai-r, To 1)0 a Committee to examine the minutes of the Synod of Toronto, Messrs. B. H. Warden, J. Crombie, and M. Ballau- tyn:'. To be a Committoe to examine the minutes of the Synod of Hamilton, Dr. Tliornton, Mr. C. C. Stewart, and Dr. Holden. To be a committee to examine the minutes of the Synod of London, Messrs. John Gray, (Orillia), J. M. Gibson, and Robert Lawrie. To be a Committee to examine the Slinutes of the Presbytery of Manitoba, Messrs. George Cnthbertson, James Carswell, and John Hardie, To bo a Committee on the Commissions of Ministers and Elders appointed by their respective Presbyteries, as merhbers of this Assem])ly, Dr. Proudfoot, Messrs. S. C. Fraser, J. B. Duncan, Warden King, and Ale^c. Bartlett. To be a Committee on the Returns to Remits, sent down last vear. for tlie consideration of Presl)vtei'ies, Messrs. J. M. King, J. W. Mitchell, H. McQuarrie, J. Scott, of London, T. W. Taylor, D. Mcintosh, Waiter Kerr. To be a Committee on the applications of Presbyteries for leave to receive into this Cliurch Ministers of other Churches, Prof. Caven, Prof. Gregg, Messrs. J. B. Edmondaon, Jolm Davidson, T. McPherson, Dr. Mc Vicar, James Court, A. Muteh- mor, Hugh Young, Donald Waters. To be a Committee on the applications of Presbyteries for leave to take Students of Divinity on trials for license, Mr. James Dick, Dr. Taylor, Messrs. D. H. Fletcher, W. Moore, Walter N. Hossie, and James McLean. To be a Committee on coiTespondence with other Churches, in regard to corresponding members, and making aiTangements for the reception of Delegates, — Messrs. W.Cochrane, J.M. King, George Smellie, Prof, Bryce, James McLennan, W. Stanifortli. ( 209 ) ' 1873.] CANADA PRF5BYTEBIAN CHURCH. 15 Oi-clei-ed, — that the mombeis of the foregoing Committees Conveners, whofle nameK stand lirat ou the hst be the Conveners of the respective Committees. DIETS OF BUSINESS. It was agi-eed that the diets for business be as follows: — TO Diets of meet in the morning at ten o'clock, and continue in Session till ^"^mess. one; meet again at t'lroo, and adjourn at six ; resume at half- past seven, and cljse at ten o'clock. This arrangement to be so • far departed from, as that, to-morrow morning, the Assembly shall meet at eleven o'clock, and occupy i. e tirst hour in devo- tional exercises. The names of the Members of the Committee on Bills and Committee Overtures were read by Dr. Waters, .and the Committee was in- °" **' structcd to meet for business, in the Vestry of tliis Cluu'ch, to- morrow, at nine o'clock. The Assembly adjourned, to meet at the appointed liour to- mori'ow morning, and the diet was closed with the Apostolic Benediction. .:M SECOND SEDERUNT. - v/; . ; <■ Cooke's Church, Toronto, Wednesday, June 4, 1873, 11, a.m. The General Assembly met in accordance with adjourimient, last night. The first hour was spent in devotional exer- cise, — the moderator being succeeded in prayer by Messrs. D. Allan, James Dick, Thomas Lowry, and James Douglas, with the singing of Psalms, and the reading of the Scriptures in Minutes, the intervals. The Minutes of the first Sederunt were read and sustained. Committee on Bills, — 1st Ileport, -FIRST REPORT. COMITTEE ON BILLS, ETC. Dr. Waters read the first report of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, which on motion, was received, and the order of business therein recommended adopted. CONGREGATIONAL UNION. Mr. Thomas Lowry called attention to the fact that the Con- gregational Union of Ontario and Quebec was meeting this day, at Biantford, and suggested the propriety of appointing a Dele- gate to convey to the Union the Christian regards of this Assem- bly. The matter was refeiTed to the Committee on correspondence, to make necessary arrangements. Congrega' tioniil Union. BRUCE PRESBYTERY. There was transmitted from the Presbyteiy of Brace, read, a memorial, stating that m the resolution of Assembly erect- ing the said Presbytery, last year, its Synodical connection was not defined with sufficient clearness, and praying for the attach- ing of it to the Synod of Hamilton, and for the readjustment of the boundaries of the Presbytery. (210) Bruce Prea. Memorial, and «S:c- ifc I il 16 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE OENGRAT AHSEMBLT OF TUB [June. ( » Prayer graotod. Standing Com'teeB- Nomina- tiou. There was read also, an extract Minute of the Synod of Hamil- ton, transmitting a memorial from tlie Presbytery of Bruce to said Synod, of similar import with the fore{,'oinfj. On motioii, the memorials were received, and it was agreed to Pfrant the prayer thereof m so far as it relates to atiaching the Presbytery of Bruce to the Synod of Hamilton, and the Assembly ordered the said Prcsfcytery to be attached to the said Synocl, accordingly. NOMINATION COMMITTEE. The Moderator was requested to appoint a committee to nomi- ■ uate the Boards and Standing Committees, for the current year, and to submit the names at the next Sederunt, or as soon as convenient. APPOINTMENT OF BOARDS, — EXCEPTION TO. , — Excep- " There was taken up and read, an Overture from the Presby- tion to ap- j^^^j of Bruce, taking exception to the mode hitherto followed in Jf, appointing the Boards and Standing Comrn.ittees of the Church, and praying that the nomination of such Boards and Committees should be put into the hands of the meml)ers of the Committee on Bills and Overtures appointed by the Presbyteries. DOMINION TELEGRAPH CO. — LETTER AND BOOK. Dominion There was read a letter from the Dominion Telegraph Com- Co.-Letter Pf-^Y) accompanying a book of telegi'ams franked with the seal und Book, of tlie Company, as free, for the use of the members of the Assembly during the Session. Young Men'sChris Association —Letter fr«m. Acknow- ledgmuuts. YOUNG MEN S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. There was read also a lettei- fi-om the Young Men's Christian Association, inviting the members of the Assembly to visit and make use of the Heading Room, Library, Parlour ,'and Gymna- sium, in then new building on Queen Street, in this City. The clerk was insti'ucted to acknowledge the receipt of the letters above mentioned, and to tender the thanks of the As- sembly to the Dominion Telegraph Company, and to the Young Men's Christian Association, for their courtesy. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the diet was closed Avlth the Benediction. Minut«s. Cammis- BiOUB — Bepoit on. THIED SEDERUNT. Cooke's Chuuch, Toronto, Wednesday, June 4, 1873, 3, p.m. The Assembly met and was constituted, Mr. R. Ure of Goderich, at the request of the Moderator, leachng in prayer. The Minutes of the last Sederunt were read and sustained. COMMISSIONS. Dr. Proudfoot, from the Committee on Commissions, read a Report, stating, that in the final adjustment of the Assembly roll, for the Presbytery of Bruce, Mr. John Ewing was aubsti- tuted for Mr. McBrido, whose name now stands on the roll, and that the roll be amended by erasing the (211) recommending t * 1878.J CAKADA PRI8DYTBRIAN rHURCR. 17 name of Mr. McBricle and inserling that of Mi*. Ewing. Tli« Report was received, and the Assembly ordered the change re- coinmended to be made. STANDING COMMITTEES — PRESEVTERY OF BRUCE. The Assembly resumet^ consideration of the Overtm'o from Stanrtlng the Presbytery of Bruce, an '3nt the method of nominsitin^ the [^°'"i'*^^f ~" Boards and Standing, Committees of tlie Church, read near the Picb Bruce, close of last Sederunt. It was moved by Mr. Thomas Lowry, seconded by Dr. Proud- Decision, foot, and aj^reed to, — That the Overture from the Prcsbytei-y of Bruce be dismissed, inasmuch as the Assembly see no cause to depart from the jiractice hitherto pursued in this matter. MB. A. NICOL — APPLICATION FOR. The Assembly took up a Owen Sound, setting forth. Memorial from the Presbytery of A. Nicol,— ■ substance, that Mr. Alexander ^\!p"'"'''" m Applica- tiou grant- ed. Nicol, Catechist, had appeared before them, expressing a wish to prepare himself for the Ministry of this Church, but desiring that the course of study be shortened, on his behalf, to four years, stating at the same time that Mr. Nicol had been exami- ned by a Committee of the Presbytery, whose report highly commended his attainments, and praying the Assembly to accede to Mr. Nicol's request as to the term of study. The ap- phcation was supported by Mr. C. C. Stewart. On motion of Mr. Ure, duly seconded, the praj'er of the me- morial from the Presbytery of Owen Sound, in the case of Mr. Nicol, waB granted, and the Assembly ordered accordingly. T. THOMSON — APPLICATION FOR. There was taken up and read, an application from the Pres- —Appiica- bytei-y of Huron, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Thomson, a student tion for. of Theology, whose health is much impaired, but who had com- pleted his first and second years in Theology — the former in Knox College, and the latter in the New CoUege, Glasgow — and praying thiit Mr. Thomson may be permitted to complete his course of study under the superintendence of the Presbytery. Mr. McCuaig and Mr. Ross were heard in support of the ap- plication. On motion of Mr. S. C. Fraser, duly seconded, the appUcation Granted, was received, and the prayer thereof granted. li : i ' i Apiilica- tioa sup- ported. P. II. MOODIE — APPLICATION FOR. Tliere was taken up and read, an application fi-om the Pres- bytery of Manitoba, on behalf of Mr. Peter H. Moodie, an as- sistant teacher in the Manitoba College, stating that Mr. Moodie was a student of the fourth year in the Divinity HaU, of the United Presbyterian Church in Scotland, and praying that he be received as a third year's student in Theologj', and be per- mitted to complete his studies under the care of the Presbytery. On motion of Dr. Waters, duly seconded, tl application of the Presbytery of Manitoba, on behalf of Moodie, was granted. (212) P.H.Moodie Appli'n. for. Orcnted. 18' AOli AND PIIOCKKDINOS 01' THE Or.N'KRAI. ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, A. Qlaudiir uing,— Vij- l)licti „ioii for. Mr. Triiver liearil. Motion. A. GLKNDINNINC} — APPLICATirx FOR. Tlicre v/aa read an application from the Prosbyti-ry of Brock- ville, on behalf of Mr. Alexander Glendinninj?, Missionary at North Augusta and Fan-field, praying that in the event of" ]\Ir. Gl(>ndiuuini!; being recx'iveu .is a minister of this Church, the Presbyter}^ Jiave leave to ordain liim and to enter his name ou the roll of the I'resbytory. Mr. A. J. TvioN-erwas lie.ard in support of the application. The Assembly, on motion, agreed to defer further action ou tliis appheatit)n until the report on the applications of Presby- . teries for leave to receive ministers shall have been submitted. ' m M. Turn- buU-A)-- plicatiou lor. Mr. Burns heard. Granted. M. TURNDULL — APPLICATIOX FOU. There was read an application from the Presbytery of Ottawa praying for leave to ordain Mr. Mark Turnbull, who liad been laboring for some tinie witliin the bounds of the Presbytery, as a inissiouaiy to the Upper Ottawa. ]\Ir. W. Bm'ns was hoard in support of the application. On motion of Mr. llobert Hall, seconded by Mr. McMochan, the Assembly agi'oed to grant the ai^pUcation of the Presbytery of Ottawa, m terms thereof. m lii m I A. & I. Min- isters.— lie- port on Fund. Report re- ceived and referred. Asstmbly Fund. Overtures supported. Object ap- proved. Overtures referred. A. & I. ministers' fund — REPORT ON. The Assembly called for the report of the Committee on the Fund for Aged and Infirm Ministers. The report was handed in and read by Mr. John McTavish, the Convener. Certain re- commendations, for the increase and management of the Fund, which it was pro^wsed to adopt as Standing Eules, were annexed to the lleport. On motion of Mr. Thomas Lowry, seconded by Dr. Thornton, the Assembly agreed to receive the Report, tender thanks to the Committee and especially to the Convener, for tlieii" diligence, and refer the Report and the proposed regulations to a Special Coumaittee, to take the whole subject into consideration, and re- port to this Assembly. ASSEMBLY FUND — OVERTURES ON. There were presented and read overtures from the Presbyteries of Hamilton and Guelph anent the General Assembly Fund, the former recommending that the said Fund should be raised by contribiitions, pro rata, fi'om the members of the Chm-ch, and the latter that the Fund should be raised by a pro rata contri- bution from each family. The overture from the Presbytery of Hamilton was supported by Mr. S. C. Fraser and J. A. F. McBain, and that from the Presbytery of Guelph by Mr. R. Torrance. After reasoning, it was agreed, qn the motion of Mr. W. Coch- rane, seconded by Mr. D. H. Fletcher, as follows : — Approve of the object contemplated in the overtm'es, and appoint a Com- mittee to mature a scheme in accordance therewith, and submit the same for the consideration of the Assembly, at an early sed- erunt. (218) I a t. 1878. J ' ' '' CANADA PKEBBYTERIAN CHURCH. .' STUDENTS — APPLICATIONS TO LICEN8B. The AasemMj' took up applications from several of the Presby- studenta- teries for leave to take Stiutents of Divinity on public probation- ^pp^'??' ary trials for Hcense. Tlie applications were read, and were License, referred to the Committee appointed last night on this subject. » Rev. W. Wripht— Applica- tion of. Recom- mendation. Reeommen dation adopted HEV. W. WRIGHT — APPLICATION OF. Tliere was presented and read a petition from the Rev. Walter Wright, formerly a minister of this Church, praying for re-atlmis- miaion to the Canada Presbyterian Church. Tlie Committee on Bills and Overtures, in transmitting the petition, noted that it had not come through any Presbytery, and recommended that it be referred, with aU relative papers, to the Committee appointed last night on applications for the reception of ministers. The Assembly adopted the recommendation, and referred the petition, with accompanying documents, to the said Committee, empowering them, at the same time, to call for persons and papers. CONGREGATIONAL UNION DELEGATE TO. On the Report of the Committee on Corresnondenee, the Rev. Congirega- F. W. Farries, of Paris, was appointed to wait upon the Congre- ion Dele-°" gatioual Union, now in Session at Brantford, to convey to them gate to. the fraternal and Christian greetings of this Assembly. PREACHING BEFOr'. ASSEMBLY. The Moderator called the attention of the Assembly to the befcre"')fa. expediency of appointing, at an early period, a committee to eembly. make arrangements for supplying the pulpit of tliis Church, on the ensuing Lord's Day. Tlie moderator was requested to name the Committee. The hour of six o'clock having arrived, the Assembly aujom'n- ed, — the Moderator pronouncing the Benediction. Minutes. FOURTH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Toronto. '■ Wednesday, Jmie 4, 1873, 7:30, p.m. The Assembly met and was constituted, Mr. Jo!fin Black, of Kildonan, at the Moderator's request, leading in prayer. The Minutes of last Sedermit were read and sustained. REV. F. MCLEOD. — DELEGATE PRES.'CHURCH, ENGLAND. Mr. Thos McPherson introduced to the Assembly the Rev. Rev. P. Patrick M. McLeod, of the Presbyterian Church in England, l*|lvited^to and a member of a Deputation from the Synod of that Church platform, to this Assembly. Mr. McLeod was invited to tlie platform, and welcomed by the Moderator. COMMISSIONS. — SECOND REPORT. Dr. Proudfoot, from the Committee on Commissions, gave in Commis- a second Report, stating that in the RoU of Assembly from the Report B ( 214 ) 1 1 hi &Q ACTS AND PROCIEDINOS OF THE GKNKUAL ABSBMllLY OF THE [JlUlC, PreBbytery of London, the name of Thomas Hohson, Elder, had been accidentally omitted hy the Presbytery Clerk, and recom- mending that the name be inserted in the lloU. The Report was received, and the Assembly ordered in accordance with its recom- mendation. ■ ' ; HOME MISSION REPORT. Homo Mia- The Assembly called for the lleport of the Committee on the iiort.^'^^ Homo Missions of the Chm'ch. The Report was handed in and read by Mr. William Cochrane, the convener of the Committee. Beiiort re- It was moved by Dr. Topp, seconded by Dr. MoVicar, and ceivod and af^i'oed to, — That the Assembly receive the Report, tender thanks referred. ^^ ^j^^^ Committee, and especially to the Convener, for the emi- nent services rendered by him, in the office which he holds, and remit the Report to a committee to consider the saone, and report a deliverance for tJie adoption of the Assembly. At the reqnest of the Assembly, Mr. John lilack, of Kil- donan, addressed the House, in regard to tlie Mission f^ound open to the Church in tlie Province of Manitoba — Riviuf^ iute- restinf* information of the state and progress of EvangeUstic and educational effort, within the bounds of the Presbytery in that Province. Mr. Bhick'd address. KOMAN CATHOLICS — MISSION TO PROPOSED. I Boman There was taken up and read, an Overture from the Presby- Stss^ioii^^to t^^'y o^ Montreal, transmitted by the Synod of 'Montreal, praying proposed, the Assembly to take steps to institute a Mission to the district of Glengarry, with a view especially to the evangehzation of Gaelic speaking Roman CathoUcs in that portion of tlie country. Overture Mr. John M. Gibson and Dr. Mc Vicar were heard in support supported, ^f jj^g Cverture. After reasoning it was agreed to refer the " Overture to the Committee, to be appointed in the morning, on the Report of the Home Mission Committee. ■ft Btudenta— ''I Applica- '!'• tioiifi to ■1 Liceuse — >?:' leave S:ii granted. 1 STUDENTS — APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE TO LICENSE. The Report of the Committee on the applications of Presby- teries for leave to take Students of Theology on trials for hcense, was handed in and read, — stating that applications had been received from the Presbyteiy of Montreal, for leave to take on trials the following students, viz : — George McKay, John Mclntyi-e, R. D. Eraser, M.A., M. R. Paradis, James Welwood, Hugh McGregor, Gustavus Munro, B.A., Finlay McLeod, B.A., and Duncan McLennan, B.A. : from the Pi*esbytery of Ottawa, on behalf of Robert F. Gunn : from the Presbytery of Kingston, for E. D. McLaren, a graduate of Queen's College, Kingston, and who had taken his full Theological course at the same In- stitution : from the Presbytery of Toronto, for Wm. H. Bennel- son, M.A., Alexander Gilray, George Baptie, B.A., John Scrimger, M.A., and T. J. Caswell : from the Presbytery of Hamilton, for Mr. McClung : from the Presbytery of Paris, for E. F. Juuor, who had not yet passed the usual prelimineuT (215) 1873. [ (JANAUA PUKSIIVTEUIAN t'UUKCH. Jpf " tiHUt^ exainiiiiitioii, on account of Iuh luiviuj? accepted an appointment to Bcrimida, lor Hix montliH: from the I'reK^ytery i)f Guolph, for Ni'il (!nrrie : ami iVom tho rrcsbytery of Owon Sound, for D. B. WliiniHtor ; and recommending that h'ave hti j^rantod to tho several I'rcKliyleries, as ahove, to take their respective Btudents on trials i'or Heense. Tlie Report added furtlier as fol- lows : — With res]iect to 1). C. Johnston, referred to in the appli- ' •' '' oation from tlie I'rcsbytery of Monti-eal. your Committee under- stand that liis case is to come before the General Assembly in conno(;tion with the Senate lleport of the ^lontreal rresbyterian Collej^e, and your Committee recommend tliattho a])plication of the Presbytery in his case he f,Tanted, provided the Geuoral Asfiemldy rec()f,mi/.e him as havinj? completed his studies. The ll(>porf, was received aud adopted, and the Assembly Repm-t decided in terms thereof. Adoptod. The hour of adjournmont haviufj arrived, the diet was closed with the Benediction. n.i." X a a 1. 1- 1- n of >r 7 . ., ', ,,;/. ^ FIFTH SEDERUNT. > ■'' r, : .' Cookk's CiiuucH, Toronto, * ' Thursday, June 5, 1873, 10, a.m. The Assembly met aud was constituted with devotional exer- ciies, Mr. Tliomas McPherson, at the request of tho Moderator, offering,' prayer. Tho Minutes of last Sederunt were read aud sustained. Minutes. SECOND REPORT ON BILLS AND OVERTURES. The Committee on Bills and Overtures handed in a second 2nd Report Beport, wllicli was read by Dr. Waters, recommeudin{? the oi'der ~ ' ^' '''^' of business for the day. The lleport was received and its recom- mendations were adopted. . SABBATH OBSERVANCE REPORT. The Assembly called for the Repoi-t of the Committee on Sabbath Sabbath Observance. The Report was read by Mr. W. T. McMiU- Keport!"'"* leu, the Convener, presentinji;, at length, the efforts made by the , Commiitee durin flscmbly called for the Iloport of the Board of ^^ana^?e- ment of Knox CoUof^e. The lleport was prosentod and read hy Dr. Topp, tlie Cliairman of tho Board. l)r. Topp n-ad ulio tlio Report of tli(3 Bnildinjj Committee appointed by tho Board ; also this Kcjto.t of tiie Ccdlo^'e Senate, and tho Financial lleport. The Iteport of tho Board •f Examiners wan read hy Mr. J .s, Kiiif^, the Convener. There were road in connection with the forofjoing Repori i..' foUowinj,' papers : — Extract Minute of the Presliyterj' of Gu. attking the General Assomhly to fill the Chair of SyKtenuiiic T]ieolof,'y, in Knox CoUof^e, and nominating? tho Rov. W. McLaren to tho otlice : extract from the MinutoH of the Pri'shy- tery of Paris, stating that at a mooting? of ProKhytery on the 11th of March, propoi-als were made to submit the name of Dr. Topp, and that of Mr. McLaren to the Assembly, for appointment to the Professorship of Systematic Theolo^fy, in Knox C()lle;?e, biit at which it was resolved to make no nomination : Extract Minute of the Presbytery of Huron, nominating Mr. R. Ure, of Goderich, for appointment to the Professorship of Systematic Theolofjy in Knox Coilef,'e : Extract Minute of the Synod of Montreal, trans- mittinp an Overture from the Presbytery of Ottawa, in relaticm to the constitution of the Board of Examiners, recommending certain chanRcs, and that the regulations, with amencbnents suggested, should be enacted as a standing law of the Church : taken as read, an Extract Minute of the Synod of Loudon, transmitting an ovei-ture from the Presbytery of Iliuon, in the matter of proceedings of the Board of Examiners, in relation to certain students of Theology. Dr. Waters, the Clerk of the Synod of London, stated that he had overlooked the Overture, in arranging papers for the Assembly, and had it not now to present, but had sent for it. ■ •■^, MONTREAL COLLEGE. — REPORT OF BOARD. The Assembly calied for the Report of the Board of Manage- ment of the Montreal Presbyterian College. The Report was presented and read by Mr. J. M. Gibson, Chairman of tho Board. Mr. Gibson read, also, the financial accounts, embracing the Endo^vment Fund, the Ordinary Revenue, and the Building Fund. Also, the Report of the College Senate, and a state- ment of the condition of the Library and Reading Room. There was read, further, con-espondence between the Senate of Knox College, Toronto, and the Senate of the Presbyterian College Montreal, in relation to certain students, who had left Knox College in the middle of the Session, and had gone to Montreal College. An Extract Minute of proceedings of the Home Mission Com- mittee, in tlie matter of certain action of said Committee, in reference to said students, being presented, exception was taken (217) 187B.] CANADA I'URHDYTEUIAN CHUKCH. 28 to the roudin^ thoreof. Tho Clerk of the Committee ou BIUh and OvcrtiiroH here Htiitod tluit ho Imd no rucoUoctioa of tho reading' of naid papor in thu Committoo, nor that it hud been trauKmittod aH part of thu docixmcuts Ix^ariii^ on tho cuho in hand. It was moved, (hily «i'et)iuU'd, and aj,'reed to, that tho said paper he Ht-nt i)a(*k to tlio Committee on Billn and OvertureK, with in- stnictioUH to meet immediately, and report at next S( Uirunt. Tlie hour for adjournment having; arrived, the lUet was cloHcd — the Moderator prououncinf^ tlio Uenedictiou. Uuforrod. SIXTU SEDERUNT. ' ''' ■■ Cooke's Church, Touonto. Thnrsday, Juno 5, 1873, 8, p.m. Tho AsBcmhly mot ftnd was constituted with devotional exereines. Prof. Oruf^y, at tho Moderator's request, leading in prayer. Tho Minutes of the lust Sederunt wore read and sustained. Minutes. COMMITTKliS. The Moderator hero appointed the foUowing Committees, namely : — A Committee to nominate Staudinj,' Committees : Messrs. I), ratcrson, (Convener), W. Burns, A. J. Traver, J. M«Mochan, W. Donald, Dr. Thornton, W. Meikle, 11. Moodie, F, McCuaif^, G. Bryce, C. C. Stewart, James Black, K. Torrance, T. Lowry, D. Cameron, G. Cuthhertson, Dr. Waters, R. II. War- den, A. Mutclunor, J. Barclay, H. Young. A Committee on the Report auent tho Fu:id for Aged and Infirm Ministers: — Dr .Thornton, Convener ; Messi's. W. Moore, H. McQuarrie, J. Priugle, D. H. Fletcher, D. B. Cameron, ■ Ministers; Wm. Hall, J. Court, Dr. Aberdein, Eldr^-s. A Conmiittee to noiuuuite Ministers to preach in this ChurcJi, next Lord's Day: — I'rof. Gregg, Convener; IVIessrs. A. B. Simpson, J. M. King, John Campbell, Ministers ; W. Wilson, J. Brown, Elders. A Committee anent Overtures on Assembly Fund : — Messrs. J. A. F. McBain, Convener; R. Toirance, Dr. Topp, J. Dick, J. M. Roger, S. C. Eraser, A. D. McDonald, Ministers; J. Hossack, Dr. Holden, T. Dallas, Dr. McGutre, Hon. J. McMurrich, Elders. A Committee on the Report of the Homo Mission Com- mittee : — Messrs. J. M. Gibson, Convener; J. Crombie, J. Burton, J. M. King, J. Gray, (Orilha), R. Dewar, J. McCaU, J. McMil- lan, T. Straith, Dr. Proudfoot, J. W. Mitchell, It. Ure, John Black, A. D. McDonald, R. H. Warden, Ministers ; J. H. Roper, A. Gordon, T. Saunders, A. Bartlett, John McLennan, T. W. Taylor, James McLennan, Elders. THIRD REPORT. — COMMITTEE ON BILLS, ETC. Tlie Assembly called for the Report of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, in the matter of Extract Minutes of proceedings of the Home Mission Committee, offered to be read in the morning, in connection with the Report of the Senate of Mon- treal College, and sent back to the Committee with a view to deter- mine as to its transmission. Dr. Waters gave in and read the Re- (218) Nominat'a Couuuittee r.,. ,i1 A. &T.Min- ittterH'Fund — Itcport. Preaching bafore As- itimbly. ARBembly Fund. . Home Mis- sion Itcport Com. ou Bills, &c., 3rd Report. — Spicittl. ' il M ACTS AND PEOCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, Eeport adox)ted. Dissent. port of the Cot littee on this subject, as follows: — The Committee on Bills ar »vertures having considered the Extract Minute of the Home Mission Committee in relation to its refusal to employ Messrs. Johnston and Currie as Missionaries, refuse to transmit it to the General Assembly at this time, as in its opin- ion not bearing on the question 1)efore the Court, in connection with which the other papers already read were transmitted, namely, the standing as students of these gentlemen. On motion of Mr. W. Fraser, seconded by Dr. Thornton, the Keport of the Committee as above was received and adopted. Dr. McVicar craved to have his dissent from this decision marked in the Minutes. I : I: I i A ' i lil: H\ MONTREAL COLLEGE. Monlireal Mr. J. M. Gibson proceeded to complete the reading of Reports College. in relation to the Montreal College, and submitted and read the Report of the Board of Examiners. PAPERS READ. ' •'' ; Overtniro on Princi- pal. Overture supported. Oyerture to appoint Prof. Pres.Kings- ton— Mon- treal Col- lege. Overture to Imt Col- eges on equal foot- ing. Motion. Amend- ment. The following papers in relation to the Montreal College were read: — 1. An Overtart from the Presbytery of Montreal, transmit- ted by the Synod of Montreal, praying the General Assembly to designate and appoint the Rev. Dr. McVicar, Principal of the Presbyterian College, Montreal. Mr. James Watson and Dr. Taylor, appointed by the Presby- tery to support the Overture before the Assembly, were heard. 2. An Overture from tlie Presbytery of Montreal, transmitted by the Synod of Montreal, praying the Assembly to appoint the Rev. John Campbell, of Charles Street Church, Toronto, to the Chair of Church Histoiy, and Apologetics, in the Presbyterian Collf go, Montreal, and appointing Dr. Taylor, and Mr. J. M. Gil)son, to support the Overture before the Assembly. 3. Return of the Presbytery of Kingston to remit anent unit- ing the said Presbytery to the three Pi-esbyteries now connected with the Montreal College for financial support, recommending that the Presbytery be so united to the other three Presbyteries, for the purpose mentioned. The dissent of Messrs. Burtou and Chambers from this finding was marked, on the ground that the decision stultified former action of the Presl)ytery. 4. An Overtiu'e from the Kingston Presbytery transmitted by the Synod of Montreal — without any expression of opinion on the merits of the question, — praying the General Assembly to place Knox College, Toronto, and the Presbyterian College, Montreal, on a footing of equality in respect of support and equipment. It was moved by Mr. J. M. King, seconded by Mr. John Gray, of OriUia, that all the papers in relation to Knox College and Montreal College, read in the morning and this afternoon, be received. It was moved in amendment by Mr. Geoi'ge Cuthbei'tson, se- conded by Mr. Neil McDiarmid, — That all papers recommend- ing the appointment of gentlemen to occupy the chair of Systematic Tlieology in room of Dr. Inglis, whose resignation has been tendered to the General Assembly, be dismissed as incompetent. (210) 1878.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. i-S- l/.i' rtiO/, 25 A vote being taken, the motion of Mr. Hing wns carried by a Motion large majority, and the Assembly, decided accordingly to receive Carried all the papers. Mr. George Cuthbertson and Mr. Neil McDiarmid craved DjgggQt that their dissent from tliis decision be marked in the Minutes. KNOX COLLEGE — SENATE REPORT. ' . Tlie Assembly proceeded to consider that part of the Eeport Senate of of the Senate of Knox College, referring to the matter of the Knox Col- three enrolled students leaving the College in the middle of the students. Session. After long reasoning, and che proposing of several motions, Dellver- wliich were afterwards withdrawn, the following was moved by ®^^®' Dr. Waters, seconded by Dr. Proudfoot : — That in so far as the papers from the Senate of the Montreal College, and from the Senate of Knox CoUege refer to the case of Messrs. Jolmston, Currie and Stewart, Students of Divinity, the Assembly sustains the action of the Senate of Knox College: further, the Assembly remits the case of these tliree students back to the Senate of Knox College, to deal with it as iu the judgment of the Senatemay seem best, and should the Senate see fit to grant certificates to these Students, according to tl.eir standing, they shall accordingly be admitted to that standing, ^nd in the case of any of these Students who may have finished their studies, any Presbytery to which they present the certificate of the Chaii'man of the Senate of Knox CoUege, may take such Student or Students on trials for Mcense. The hour of adjournment having come, it was agi-eed to sit until the question before the house be disposed of. A vote being taken, the motion of Dr. Waters was carried, ^°1®~ unanimousl;', and the Assembly decided in terms thereof. Carried. The Assembly then adjourned, — the Moderator pronouncing the Benediction. SEVENTH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Toronto, Thursday, June 5, 1873, 7:80, p.m. The Assembly met and was constituted with devotional • exercises, Mr. John Crombie, at tlie request of the Moderator, offering prayer. The Minutes of the last Sederunt were read and sustained. Minutes. UNION. Tlie Assembly called for the Report of the Committee on union— Re Union with otlier Churches. The Report was presented and port of read by Dr. Topp the Convener of the Committee. The Report fe""*"^'*" stated, in substance, that, acting under the instructions which they had received fi'om last Assembly, they had first held con- ference, at Montreal, on the 26th of December, with the Com- mittee on Union, of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, in con- nection with the Church of Scotland, and had had under consid- «ration the subjects with which they were specially intrusted, ( 220 ) .11 26 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [JuilC, I i I:'. Ik Uu .'■^.n-, namely ; — Ist. The Head-ship of Christ over His Chvu'ch, ou which the deUverance of Assembly, last year, was submitted. 3nd. The matter of State Grants to denominational institutions : — That in reference to the first subject, the authoritative docu- ments of each Church, bearing on the subject were read, namely, on the part of the Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, in connection with the Church of Scotland, 1st, The Act of Independence ; 2nd, the questions put to ministers at ordi- nation, and the formula ; 3rd, the form of closing the meeting of the Supreme Court ; and ou the part of the Committee of the Canada Presbyterian Church, Ist, the Articles of the Basis of Union, relating to the subject, namely, 3 and 4, between the two bodies now composing this Church; 2nd, the questions put to ministers at ordination, and the formula : That after free inter- change of sentiment, tlie Committee agreed to express their unani- mous c^jinion that, whilst there may be iliversity of sentiment as at present in tliis Church, on the question of establishments, the doctrine of the Headship of Christ over His Church, and over the Nations, is held in the same sense, by both Churches, viz : — the hberty and right of the Church to adjninister its affairs, free from all external and secular authority, and that all men in every capacity and relation, are boimd to obey the will of Christ, as revealed in His Word : That the matter of State Grants had been considered, and a deUverance* come to thereon : That the Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, had submitted for consideration the mode of electing Professors of Theology, expressing a pre- ference for election by Governing Boards, but that no decision had been come to on the subject : That at tlie meeting at Mon- treal, it was resolved to call a meeting of the four negotiating Churches, at St. John, New Brunswick, on the 7th of AprU, 1873 : That the ^-"ting at St. John, of the Committees of the four negotiatinf 'hi rches, was held as agreed on, continuing in Session three fu. ' iys, and that at the close of the meeting, the following resolution was adopted, viz: — This meeting having carefully reviewed the deUberations and proceedings of the pre- sent and two former joint meetini^fs of Committees, record its gratification at the agreement wliii h has been attained, on the various subjects that have been coasidered, and l)eheving that all matters claiming attention have been discussed, resolves,— that the Committees in reporting to the next annual meetings of the Supreme Courts of their respective Ohurohes, shall submit an extract of this Minute, along with the proposed Basis of Union, and the deliverances wliich have been passed, with a strong recommendation in favour of the adoption of the same, without change, so that precisely the same document may be transmitted by all the courts, and that there may be no further delay in ascertaining the views of all parties concerned, on the subject of Union. The report was concluded by recommending that the Basis of Union, in its four articles, in pages 5 and 6 of the certified copy of the Report, with the dehveranoes marked 1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, on the different pages of the same, be adopted and transmii;ted to Presbyteries, Sessions, and (221) 1873.J ;x ■(" /.I CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. <\V.i. «.J # Congi'egalions, for their consideration, with instructions to them to report to next Assembly. On motion of Dr. Topp, seconded by Mr. John McMillan, the Report was received, and it was agreed to enter upon the cou- sideration'of its dehverances. The Basis of Union was first taken up and read. It was moved by Mr. Ure, and seconded, that the several articles of the Basis be considered aeriatim. It was moved in amendment by Mr. Cochrane, seconded by Dr. Proudfoot, that the Basis be considered as a whole. A vote being taken, tiie amendment of Mr. Cochrane was carried, and the Assembly resolved to consider the Basis as a whole. It was then moved by Mr. Coclu'ane, seconded by Dr. Proud- foot, — That the four articles now read be adopted as the Basis of Union for the United Church. It was moved in amendment by M . John Ross, seconded by Mr. Daniel Allan, — That, in order to a harmonious Union, it is essential that the Basis of Union should contain in it a recogni- tion of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only King and Head of His Church, and also as the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords ; and that the Union Committee be instnicted to confer with the Com- mittees of the negotiating Churches, with the view of supplying this defect in the present Basis. Pending the discussion of these motions, the horn* for afERAL ASSEMBLY OP THE [June, Dr. Proud- Dr. Proudfoot was lieard in support of the application. Decision ^" motion of Mr. Georf,'e Smellie, seconded by Mr. T. W. Taylor, the Assembly received the application and agi-eed to -;u^i; remit the same to the Conimittee on the Fund for Aj^ed and In- •• ' '■ firm Ministers, to deal with it as they shall judge best. Union. 2nd amend- ment. .it:-. I •'; Foict of Order. Votes. Basis adopted. Yeas an* Nays. Boll called. Dissents. UNION. The Assembly resumed consideration of the report of the Committee, discussion on which was interrupted by the adjom-n- ment last night, It was moved, in further amendment, by Mr. W. McLaren, seconded by Mr. John McMillan, — That the Assembly having considered the Basis of Union, in the hght of the documents wliich accompany it, find that the Union Committee do not appear to have obtained such a deliverance on tlie Headship of Christ as was contemplated by last Assembly. And. whereas, it is of gi-eat importance thiit the Church should have a full opportunity to judge whether the object contemplated by last Assembly has been sufficiently secured by the action reported by the Committee on Union, therefore, resolved, that the Basis of Union, together with the whole report, and accompanying docu- ments be pi'inted and sent down to Presbyteries for considera- tion, and that Presbyteries be instructed to report thereon to next Assembly. A point of order was here raised to the effect that the motion of Mr. McLaren was not competent. The Moderator ruled that the motion was in order. The discussion being closed, the Assembly proceeded to take tlie vote on the motion and amendments before the house, Mr. McLaren's amendment was first put as against that of Mr. Ross, when the amendment of Mr. McLaren was carried. Mr. McLaren's amendment was then put against the motion of Mr. Cochrane, when the motion was earned by a very large majox'ity. Mr. Jolin Ross demanded the Yeas and Nays with the caUing of the roll. The roll was called, when one hundred and twenty- tlu*ee (123) voted Yea, and tliirty-five (35) Nay, and the Assem- bly decided to adopt, and hereby do adopt, the Basis of Union in its four articles, as presented in the Rd. Report re- ceived and adopts d. Forfeit- ures — to waive. Entrants— admission of. Claims— when to begin. Annuities — increase of. P ii! i '. I i *1 si I 80 ACTS AND PROCEEDIlfOS OF THE OINERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [JuUfi, I If .i.'i'A' previous to the Ist of November, immediately following their ordination and induction, tliey may be admitted on the follow- ing terms, viz.: — If their ordination or induction has been within ■ •. . six months of the Ist of November, they shall pay one half-rate; if their ordination or induction has taken place six months or more before the Ist of November, they shall pay a full rate for ),,,:, that year. In no case shaU any have an interest in the Fund until payment has been made. Ministers who shall not avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme within four years of their ordination, cannot be admitted afterwards. Provided J,. always, that the Committee may, in special cases, admit entrants after such period of four years upon such terms as shall be just and equitable, having due regard to the interests of the Fund. 5. Each widow or orphan family shall receive their annuity ... ., half-yearly, by equal instalments, on the 1st of May and Ist of i. : > November, then* warrants in each case for di'awingsuch annuity ' being the certificate of the Presbytery Clerk or minister, or Session Clerk of the congregation to which they may belong. The claim of the widow or oi-phan family shall date from the • • death of the husband or father, as the case maybe: the pay- '" ment at the first term thereafter being a proportionate part thereof, to be computed from the date of such death. The annuity of every widow shall cease at the term next follow- ing her death or marriage. The claim of eacli oi'phan cliild shall terminate at the completion of its fourteenth year. 12. Th» proposed rat«a payable to Widows and Orphans were agreed to as foUows, viz.: — That each widow having no children ..... shall receive ,£85 per annum ; a widow with one cliild, £40; a ▼idow with two children, ^£42 10s.; a widow having three or more children, £46. A single orphan shall receive an annuity of Jei6 ; a family of two orphans, i'20; of three, ^25 ; and of foiir or a greater number, £SQ. After the age oif fourteen, the charge of the children shall not be considered as devolving any longer upon the Fund. The annuity of the widow, however, shall be for life, or until a second marriage ; but in no case, whatever may be the number of cliildren, or tlieir ages, shall the sum allotted to one family exceed £45. • PBOPBSS0B3 — APPOINTMENT OF. The Assembly proeeded to consider the overtures on the ProfeBsojTB appointment of Professors of Divinity, in the Presbyterian College, ment'of"* Montreal, and in Knox College, Toronto, read in connection with the reports of the Colleges yesterday, namely, from the Presby- tery ot Guelph to appoint Mr. Wm. McLaren, Professor of Sys- tematic Theology, in Knox College ; from the Presbytery of Huron, to appoint Mr. Eobert Ure to the Cliair of Systematic Theology in Knox College ; from the Presbytery of Paris recom- mending that the Chair should be filled, but making no nomina- tion ; from the Presbytery of Toronto to transfer Professor Gregg to tha Chair of Systematic Theology, and appoint Mr. John Campbell to the Chair of Church History and Apologetics, in Knox College ; from the Presbytery of Montreal to appoint Mr ( 225 ) 1 1878.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 81 John Campbell to to the Chair of Church History and Apologet- ics in the Presbyterian Collef^e, Montreal. The Overtui'es were again read. RESIGNATION OF DR. INGLIS. It was moved by Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Thomas ingiis.Rev McPherson, and agreed to, That the action of the Board naWon^o^' of Knox College in accepting the rdsignation of Professor Inglis be Bmstained. In parting with their brother, Dr. Inglis, the Assembly cannot bnt give expression to their high esteem for liim as a man, their admiration of his Christian character, their sense of his worth as a pastor preacher and Professor ; and further, they would express their regret that he felt it to be his duty to resign hisChaii' in the College and sever his connec- tion with the Church. PATTERSON — REV. G. Dr. Topp introdiiced to the Assembly the Rev. George Pat- S***'^'?'^' terson, of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, a *^' °' delegate to this Church. He was invited to the platform and welcomed by the Moderator. PROFESSORS. In reference to the matter before the house, on motion of Mr. McMeclian, duly seconded, it was agreed that Dr. Taylor and Mr. Gibson should be heard first, in support of the Overture from the Presbyteiy of Montreal. Dr. Taylor and Mr. Gibson sever- ally addressed the Assembly, in support of the Overture for the appointment of Mr. John Campbell to the Montreal College. Mr. John M. King, without appointment of Presbytery, with the permission of the Assembly, proceeded to address the house in support of the Overture from the Presbytery of Toronto, as to the ti'ansfer of Prof. G.egg, and the appointment of Mr. Campbell, in Knox College, and had not finished his argument when the hour of adjournment amved. Before adjourning it was agreed, on motion of Mr. J. M. Gib- son, seconded by Mr. W. Moore, to resume consideration of the business before the house, when the Assembly met in the evening. The diet was then closed, the Moderator pronouncing the benediction. Professors, - Mvntreaj Overture, &c. Mr. J. M. King heard Order of I Buiinesa changed. TENTH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Toronto, Fridiiy, June Cth, 1873, 7.30, p.m. The Assembly met and was constituted, Dr. Taylor, at the Moderator's request, leading in prayer. The Minutes of the last Sederunt were read and sustained. Mlaut a PREACHING BEFORE ASSEMBLY. Prof. Gregg, from the Committee to make arrangements for preaching the supply of the pulpit of this Chui'ch on the ensuing Lord's before Day, gave in ant\ read a Report, recommending that the Assembly (226) 82 ACTS AND PROCEEDINaa OF THE OENER.VU ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, Afisembly appoint Mr. J. B. Edniondson to preach in the morn- mg, uud Mr. WilUam Mitchell, of Millbrook, iu the evening. , ill li'. W DELEGATE — REFORMED CHURCH. Delegate Mr. William Cochrane, introduced to the Assembly the Rev. Rev. A. V. Alouso P. Peeke, a delej^ate from the Reformed Church iu the Peeke. United States. Mr. P(>eke was invited to a seat on the platform and was welcomed by tlie Moderator. Pi-ofesBor- Bliips. Addvoas of Mr. J. M. Kiag. Mr. R. Ure requests numo with- drawu. Motion. PROFESSORSHIPS, &C. The Assembly, as aj^reed upon at the close of last Sederunt, retui'ned to the consideration of tlie appointment of Professors iu the Theological CoUej^es, Mr. J. M. Kin^, })oinj^ iu posses.sion of the floor, pi'oceedod to a close in support of the Os'ortui'e from the Presbytery of Torouto, for the appointment of Mr. John Campbell to tlie Professorship in Knox Collej^e. Mr. Robert Ure, of Goderich, craved that his name be removed from the list of candidates for appointment to a Professorship in Knox CoUege. APPOINTMENT OF MR. CAMPBELL. After long reasoning, it Avas moved by Mr. A. B. Simpson seconded by Dr. Waters, Tluil, [Jm Overtures be received, and that tlie Assembly proceed now fo elect a Professor of Apologetics and Church History in tlie 1' i!f-byterian College of Montreal, and to fill up the vacancy in the Chair of Systematic Theology in Knox College, Toronto. It was moved iu amendment by Mr. J. M. King, seconded by Dr. Thornton, That the Overtures he received and that the As- sembly now proceed to the appointment of a Professor for Mon- treal College. A vote being taken, the amendment of Mr. J. M. King was carried and the Assem1)ly decided in accordance therewitli. It was moved by Dr. Taylor, of Montreal, seconded by Mr.Wm. Coclu'ane, of Brantford, and unanimously agi'eed to, That the prayer of the Overture of the Presbytery of Montreal be gi'anted, and that the Rev. John Campbell, M.A., be appointed Professor of Church History and Apologetics in the Presbyterian College, Montreal. On motion of Dr. Waters, Dr. Taylor and Mr. Cochrane were appointed to inform Mr. Campbell of his appointment to the Professorship, and report to the Assembly as to his acceptance of the office. KNOX COLLEGE. — APPOINTMENT OF MR. W. MCLAREN. Knox Col- It was moved by Mr. J. M. King, seconded by Mr. W. Meikle, lt?f?'« **'" That the remaining matters brought up by the reports of Mon- treal College and Knox College, Toronto, be remitted to a Com- mittee to bring up recommendations thereon, and report at an early Sederunt. It was moved in amendment by Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. A. B. Simpson, That the Assembly proceed now to elect a Pro- fessor to fill the Chair of Systematie Theology in Knox GoUege, (227) Amend- ment. Vote. Campbell, Eev. J., ap- pointed. Committee to inform Mr. C. of appoint- ment. sorshlp. Motion, iBt Amend meut. 1878.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 83 il It was moved in further amenilmeut l)y Mr. John Straith, and Amend secondt'il hy Mr. John Becket, That the furtlier conHideration of meut. the subject of ai)pomting a Professor be deferred to a future Sederunt. Voter, bciiif,' taken, the amendment of Dr. Waters was earned j^t Amend- l)y a majority, over the amendment of Mr. Straith, and over the mont car- motion of Mr. Kin^, and the Assembly decided to proceed to ths '^''^'^' election of a Professor for Knox College. DISSENT. Messrs. J. M. King, W. Meikle, R. Ure, T. W. Taylor, and J. Dissent. M. Roger, craved leave to have their ilissent fi'om this decision marked in the Minutes. It was then moved by Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. John Ross, That the Rev. William McLaren, of Knox Church, Ottawa, be appointed Professor of Systematic Theology, in Knox Collegs, Toronto. It was movod in amendment by George Cuthbertaon, seconded by Mr. J. 13. Duncan, That the Rev. Dr. Proudfoot be appointed to the Chair of Systematic Theology in Knox College. It was moved in further amendment by Mr. F. McCuaig, seconded by Mr. T. Goldsmith, That Mr. Robert Ure, of Goderich, be appointed Professor of Theology in Knox College. It was moved in further amendment by Mr. Adam Gordon, secou led by Mr. Neil McDiarmid, That Mr. J. M. Gibson, of Montreal, be api)ointed to the vacant Chaii' in Knox College. At the earnest request of Mr. Ure and Mr. Gibson, their names were withib'awn from nomination. A vote was then taken between the motion of Dr. Waters and the amendment of Mr. Cuthbertsou, when the motion was car- lied by a large majority, and the Assembly in accordance with said motion did, and do herebj', appoint Mr. Wilham McLaren Professor of Systematic Theology in Knox College, Toronto. It was moved and seconded that the appointment of Mr. McLaren be made unanimous, and the Yeas and Nays being called for, Mr. McLaren's appointment was declared to be una- nimous. Dr. Waters and Mr. Ross were appointed to inform Mr. McLaren of the action of the Assembly, and to repoi't as to his acceptance of the Professorship. The hour for adjournment having arrived, it was agi'eed to git for another half hour. Motion to ivppointMr. WMcLareu Dr. Proud' foot uouii' iiuted. Mr. Ure noiiiiuatod. Mr. Gibson uoniiiated. Names Withdrawn. Vote— Mr. McLaren appointed. Appoint- ment made unanimous Committee to iuf*rm Mr. McLar- en of bis ap- pointment. DI88ENT — MR. ROSS et at. Mr. John Ross, for himself and others, here handed in reasons Dissenlr-- of dissent from the decision of tlie Assembly in the morning, Beasons of, in adopting the basis presented in the report of the Union Com- ^j ^°'' ** mittee, as the basis of Union for the proposed United Church. The reasons were received, were ordered to be inserted in the Minutes, and are as followii : — We dissent from the Act of Assembly adopting a Basis of Union in wliich no place is allowed to a distinct testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ, both as the only King and Head of His Church, and also the Goyemor among thvNations. (228) . i M *iii 34 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ORNERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [JunO , jje, • Iflt. Because, in the Union Basis, which forms the constitution of this CJmrcli, th« articles of the Headship of Clirist over the Church, and over the Nations, are emphatically the Union articles, on the gi'ound of which two separate churches hecame one, and all the church property, as well as all the interests of the two churches, passed under the management of the United Body, subject to the terms of Union. Such a departnre from the Union terms, as we find in the new Basis, we cannot but consider as a violation of the Union Covenant. 2nd. Because, the Assembly has failed to do honour to the •' '^ *' King of Glory, at a time, and in circumstances, which demanded that His own place should be given Him in His own House, by His own Servants, by maintaining I'uithfuUy the testimony which we are at present bearing to Him, according to His own com- mand, " But that which ye have already hold fast till I come." 8rd. Because, the peace, prosperity, glory and power of the Church, lie in her King, and can be enjoyed by her only as she '■''' is found stedfast in her loyalty to Him. 4th. Because, by the terms in which the Confession of Faith and Catecliisms are received, all statements in said documents touching the Headship of Christ over the Nations, are so strip- ped of their value and authority that there is no means of deter- mining what doctrines the standards, so quaUfied, teach on the subject. Signed, — John Ross, Daniel Allan, D. B. Cameron, Duncan McMillan, Donald Waters, John McAlpine, George Walker. COMMITTEE TO ANSWER. Committee The Assembly appointed Professor Gregg, Mr. W. Cochrane ifeaaour*' ^^* ■'^•^'''®' *^*^ ^^' Waters, a Committee to answer the forego- ing reasons of dissent. Mr. Cochrane, Convener. REV. J. BENNETT INTRODUCED. Rev.J.Ben- D«"- Promdfoot introduced to the Assembly, the Rev. James, )if t^^intro- Bennett, of the Church of the Lower Prorinces, a delegate to tliis Church. Mr. Bennett was invited to the platform, and welcomed by the Moderator. duced. REFORMED CHURCH. The Assembly proceeded to receive and hear the delegate from the Reformed Church in the United States. There was read from the table a commission from the General Synod of that Church, appointing the Rev. Alonso P. Peeke, Delegate Primar- ius, and the Rev. Martin L. Berger, Secundus, to the Canada Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mr. Peeke alone being present, addressed the Assem- bly, conveying the brotherly and Christian salutations of the Church whose commission he bore. Response. The Moderator respondfed in appropriate terms, raciprocatirlg the kindly messages of the Reformed Church. Bef orm e d Ch.— Dele- gate heard. Addi-ess of Mr. Peeke. 8ABBATH SCHOOt REPORT. Sabbath School Beport. The Sabbath School Report, read and recommitted in the afternoon, was again presented and read, by Mr. John Thompson, (229 ) 71 1878.] OAKADA PRESnYTKRIAN CHURCH. 85 On Motion of Mr. .Tamee W. Mitcliell, dnly seconded, it was Recolved Sc agreed, — That the report bo received, the thanks of the Assembly tendered to tlie Cooiiuittee, and especially to tlie Convener, and that it be remitted to a coramittoo to consider the reoommuuda- tions, and report at a future Sederunt. HOMR MISSION REPORT — ADDITION TO COM. On motion, Mr. William Cochrane was added to the Com- 5- Mission mittee on the report of the Homo Mission Committee. Added to The Asspmbly then adjourned, to meet a<»ain on Monday next, <^oin. ou. at the hour of eleven o'clock, in the forenoon, and the diet was elosed with the Apostolic Benediction. ELEVENTH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Toronto. Monday, June 9, 1873, 11, a.m. TI'O Assembly met and was constituted with devotional exer- cises, Dr. Topp, at the request of the Moderator, leading in prayor. The Minutes of last Sederunt were read and sustained. Minute«. CONFERENCE PHI. METH. CH. — LETTER FROM. There was read a letter from the Conference of the Primitive pri. Meth. Methodist Church, now in Session in this City, appointing the Conferen'a Kev. T. Gutteiy, and Mr. D. McLean, as a Deputation to tliia ^^oui.**^' Assembly, and requesting to be informed when it would be convenient to receive the Deputation. The letter was refeiTed to the Committee on Correspondence and Deputations, appoint- ed at first Sederunt. RECEPTION OF MINISTERS — INTERIM REPORT. Prof. Caven, from the Committee on the reception of Minis- Reception ters, gave in and read an interim report, stating that they had 9' ^[fi, carefully examined all the papers relative to the following appli- port on. °' cations, and met with the Ministers and Probationers on whose behall" the applications were made, namely : — From the Presby- tery of Brockville, to receive the Rev. J. M. Boyd, a Minister of the Presbyterian Church in the United States ; the Rev. J. Douglas, a Minister of the Congi'egational Chiiifch; and Mr. A. Dowsley, a Licentiate of the Presbyterian Church in the United States : From the Presbytei-y of Hamilton, to receive the Rev. Alexander Burr, a Minister of the United Presbyterian Church in Scotland : From the Presbytery of Stratford, to receive the Rev. A. Y. Hartley, recently a Minister of the New Connexion Methodist Church, and who had last year been received as a Student of Theology. The Committee recommended that leave be granted to the several Presbyteries, as aboTe, to receive the parties named in the foregoing b.pplicationB, respectively, as Ministers of this Church. The Assembly received and adopted the report, and granted Report re- leave to the several Presbyteries to receive the Ministers, and adorned^'*'* Probationers named, as craved. (280) i 86 ACTS AMD PROCEEOINOa OF THE OKNERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, B e ▼. W, WrlHht - Applioa- tion of. Report re- •eived. Decision. RKV. W. WRIOHT. The Committee further reported tliat they hail had before them an appHcation from the Rev. Walter Wright, to be re-admit- ted into the Ministry of. the Canada Presbyterian Church, and tliat having met with Mr. Wright, and with members of the Presby- tery of Simcoe, as instructed, had come to the following decision, viz : — In view of the fact that the Presbytory of Simcoe have dechned to entertain the apphcation of the Rev. W. Wright for re-admission into this Church, the Committee are not in a position to recommend his application, but agree to report the tacts of the case to the General Assembly and to submit the documents. The Report in regard to Mr. Wright's application was received* It was moved by Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Thomas Lowry, and agreed to, — That in so far as the report refers to Mr. Wright, his case be referred back to the Presbytery of Simcoe for con- sideration, and that Dr. Topp, Mr. J. M. King, and T. W. Taylor, Esq., be appointed assessors with the Presbytery in this case. ProfCamp- bell ao- oeptB ap- pointment. Instruc- tionB— PrsB. To- ronto. — Fres. Mon- treal. PROF. CAMPBELL — REPORT ON ACCEPTANCE. Mr. Cochrane reported from the Committee to convey intima- tion to Mr. John Campbell of the action of the Assembly appoint- ing him to the Professorship of Church History and Apologetics, in the Montreal College, that they had met with Mr. Campbell, on Saturday morning, and that he had signified his cordial ac- ceptance of the Assembly's appointment. It was uaoved by Dr. Topp, seconded by Mr. George Cuthbert- son, and agi'eed to. That the Assembly having received from Mr. Campbell intimation cf acceptance by liim of his appointment as Professor of Church History and Apologetics, in the Presbyterian College, Montreal, resolve that the connection between him and his congregation be dissolved, and instruct the Presbytery of Toronto to take steps for loosing him,accordingly,fi.'om his charge ; and further, that the Assembly instruct the Presbytery of Mon- treal to proceed to liis induction as Professor, when they have receive^ notice from the Presbytery of Toronto that he has been loosed from his charge. C0MMITTEE_^,0N BILLS — FIFTH REPORT. Bills, &0.— Dr. Waters from the Committee on BtUs and Overtures read a 6th Beport. £fjh report, presenting the order of business and certain recom- mendations. It was moved by Mr. WilHam Moore, seconded by Dr. Mc Vicar, That the report be received, and the order of business therein adopted, but that the recommendations as to certain matters mentioned be not adopted. It was moved in amendment by Mr. John Ross, seconded by Dr. Thornton, That the Report be received and adopted with the recommendations as presented. A vote being taken, the amendment of Mr. Ross was carried, and the Assembly resolved to adopt the Report as read. (281) notion, Amend't. Amend't «uried. 1878.] CANADA PBESBYTKRIAN CBtJRCH. 87 by (itli led, BBMITB— RKTURNS, STANDINO %V RETIRED MINISTERS. The Assembly called for the report of the Committee on the Remit*— the returns to liemits, sent down last year to Presbyteries. Boturni. The Report was handed in and read to the following purport : — To the liemit on the Standing of Retired Ministers — Retu.nis have been received from eighteen Presbyteries. Of these, four- teen Presbyteries, Montreal, Ottawa, Brockville, Kingston, Cobourg, Ontario, Toronto, Owen Sound, Hamilton, Paris, Dur- ham, Stratford, London, and Chatham, approve aimpUciter; two Presbyteries, Guelph and Manitoba, disapprove; two Presby- teries approve with amendments as follows : — The Presbytery of Simcoe propose to strike out the words, " In the work of the Church," and to insert in lieu thereof, '• By the appointment of the Supreme Court." The Presbytery of Huron propose to add the words, "It being understood that the person admitted to a position, by such exceptional, legislation, in our Church Courts, shall not have a right to vote." MISSION AGENT — RETURNS. To the Remit on tlife appointment of a Mission Agent, — Re- ¥*^^'°^ turns have been received from eighteen Presbyteries. Thu'teen Rftums. of these, Montreal, Ottawa, Brockville, Cobourg, Ontario, Tor- onto, Simcoe, Hamilton, Paris, Dm'ham, Stratford, Chatham, and Manitoba, approve of, or recommend the appointment of an Agent. The Presbytery of Ottawa approve the first, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth clauses of the Remit as to the agent's duties, but proposes to amend the second by striking out the words, " Have the general oversight," and insert in Ueu thereof, " Do, as far as possible, what is necessary to advance the inter- ests of." The Presbytery also calls attention to the necessity of providmg for the Agent's salary. The Presbytery of Ottawa proposes to amend the third clause by adding, "And member, ex-offlcio, of all the Mission Committees of the Church," and also, that provision should be made for such Agent supplying missionary intelligence " through the British American Presby- terian and otherwise." The return from the Presbytei-y of Toronto is silent on the subject of the Agent's duties. The re- turn from the other Presbyteries approve of the provisions as to the duties of the Agent. Five Presbyteries, Kingston, Owen Sound, Guelph, Huron, and London, disapprove of the appoint- ment of a Mission Agent. The Report was received. Report re- ceived. STANDING — RETIRED MINISTERS. Ml It was moved by Mr T. Lowry, seconded by Mr. S. Gray, standing That, inasmuch as a majority of the Presbyteries oi' the Church retii;ed have approved, aimpUciter, of the remit respecting the ministers mow^**^*"* entitled to have their names entered on the roUs of Presby- °°' teries, the Assembly agree that the matter contained in the remit shall be the law of the Chm'ch, and declare accordingly. The remit was here read. It was moved, in amendment, by Mr. R. Moodie, seconded Bemit by Mr. W. Meikle, That the recommendation by tlie Presby- J**^ tery of Simcoe to insert after the words, " The work of the mmx^ ' ( 232 ) 4 n 88 ACTS AMD PBOCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, it ' 1 2. Amend- xaeQt. Church," the clause, " By appomtment of the Supreme Court," be adopted. It was moved, in fm-ther amendment, by Mr. J. McMechan, That all Professors, and others engaged in the special work of tlie Church, along with retired ministers on account of old age, be entered in the roll, and be entitled to vote in the Courts of the Church. Pending the discussion of these motions, the hour of adjourn- ment arrived, and a motion to sit five minutes longer being negatived, the diet was closed, the Moderator pronouncing the benediction. TWELFTH SEDERUNT. Cooke'p Church, Toronto, Monday, June 9, 1873, 3, p.m. The Assembly met, and was duly constituted, Mr. Walter Inglis, at the Moderator's request, olffving prayer. The Mhiutes of the last Sederunt were refid and sustained. - SABBATH SCHOOL RKPORT — COMMITTEE ON. The Moderator appointed the following Committee to take into consideration the report of the Committee on Sabbath Schools, and frame a dehverance for the adoption of the As- sembly: — Messrs. James Robertson (Norwich), Convener ; G. Burton, T. McGuue, R. Hall, J. Gray (Windsor), F. McCuaig, T. McPherson, ministers ; A. Mutchmor, Smith, and Hon. J, IvLcMurrich. COMMITTEE ON HOME MISSION REPORT TO SIT. H. M. Re- On the request of Mr. Smith, ou behalf of the Committee on port--Com. the Report of the Home Mission Committee, they were allowed to continue in session for half an hour from tlie opening of this Ser' Tint. Minutes. Sabbath School Re- port- Corn, on. on to sit. Principal- Ifoutreul College, appoint- ment of. Motion. 1. Ajneud- ment. , 2. Amend- ment. PRINCIPAL — MONTREAL COLLEGE. The Assembly proceeded to the consideration of the unfinished business relating to the Colleges, and took up the overtm'e fi'om the Presbytery of Montreal, representing the expediency of ap- pointing a Principal for the Presbyterian College of Montreal, and requesting that the Rev. Donald H. McVicar, LL.D., be ap- pointed such Principal. Dr. Taylor and Mr. James Watson were heard in support of the overture. It was moved by Mr. John Burton, seconded by Mr. Finlay McCuaig: That the overture be received, its prayer granted, and that the Rev. D. H. McVicar, L.L.D., be, and is hereby ap- pointed. Principal of the Presbyterian College of Montreal, and that his title be, " The Reverend, the Principal of the Presby- terian College of Montreal." It was moved, in amendment, by Mr. R. H all, seconded by Mr. John Ross, That the overture be sent down, with other College papers, to the Committee on College matters. It was moved, in further amendment, by Mr. S. C. Eraser, seconded by Mr. T. McPherson, That in view of the union of Presbyterian Churches, the consideration of the overture be de- layed. ( 288 ) CAKADA P'iESBTTBBUN CHURCH. 1873. [ Votes were taken, when the amendment of Mr. Hall was Votei. first carried over that of Mr. Fraaer, and the amendment of Mr. Hall being put against the motion of Mr. Burton, the latter was 6titiou be sent at once to a Committee. The Moderator then appointed the Conxmittee as follows : — Committee' Messrs. S. C. Fraser, Convener ; A. D. McDonald, Hector Mc- Quarrie, J. B. Duncan, T. Goldsmith, A. McDiarmid, Ministers ; 9. Gaw, Thos. Rutherford, Thos. Gordon, J. McKeown, Elders DISSENT — ANSWERS TO REASONS. The Committee appointed to draft answers to the reasons of Dissent, dissent of Mr. John Ross, and others, from action of the Assem- Beaiwms. bly in adopting the Basis of Union, handed in said di'aft an- swers, wliich were read and adopted, and are as follows : — The general reason for dissenting from the Articles of Uruon is, that no place is allowed for a distinct testimony to the Headship of Christ over the Church and the Nations. To this it is repUed, that the doctrine of Christ's Headship over the Church and the Nations, is not only distinctly taught in the Word of God, wliich, in the first article of the Basis of Union* is declared to be the only infaUible rule of faith, but also in the Westminster Confession of Faith, which in the second article of iha Basis of Union, is declared to be the Subordinate Standard, ( 240 ) ^\ r 46 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE OENBRAIi ASSBMBLV OF THE [June, 9^ I IK- If iiiti; . I i ■i!:! Union as well as in the Larger and Shorter Gateohiams, which in the same article, are declared to be adopted, and appointed to be used for the instruction of the people. 1. The first special rtiason of dissent is, in substance, that the Article on the Hcadsliip of Clirist over the Clnirch and Nations, were emphatically the Articles of the former Union, between the separate Churches, now forming this Ghiirch, and that the adop- tion of this new basis wotikl be a violation of the Union Cov- enant. To this it is repUed, that as all doctrines to be believed respecting the Headship of Christ, iucluding those specifically mentioned in the formor basis, are taught in the Supreme and Subordinate Standards, adopted in the new basis, there is no violation of the Union Covenant. 2. The second special reason is, in substance, that the Assem- bly has failed to do honor to the King of Gloi-y at a time when it is particularly required. To this it is replied that there is no greater necessity at tlie present time to testify on behalf of the doctrine of Clu-ist's Headship, than on behalf of other doctvines, such as that of the Atonement, as a real substitutionary sacri- fice ; and as all such fundamental doctrines of the Word of God are set forth in the Confession of Faith, and Catechisms adopted in tlie new basis, it is not necessary to make special mention of the Headship of Clu-iat ratlier than of the doctrine of the Atone- ment, or other fundamental doctrines now called in question. 8. The third special reason is, in substance, that the prosperity of the Church depends on her loyalty to Christ as her king. To tills it is repUed, that it is no reason for dissenting from a bas's in which Standards are adopted in which Christ is distinctly ac- knowledged, not only in His kmgly, but in His priestly and pro- phetic offices. Loyalty to Christ, on the contrary, demands that practical steps should be taken towards securing the love and peace wliich He commands His people to cherish and exhibit. 4. The fourth special reason is, in substance, that, according to the terms of the new basis, all statements in the Confessions and Catechisms respecting the Headship of Christ, are so stripped of their value and authority, there is no means of determining what doctrines the Standards, so qualified, teach on the subject* To this it is replied, that the only qualification of the teacliing of these documents respecting the Headship of Christ is, that nothing contained in them shall be held to sanction any princi- ples or views inconsistent with full Uberty of conscience in mat- ters of religion. Now, as " Liberty of Conscience," according to the Confession of Faith, means that " God alone is Lord of the conscience, and left it free fr-om the doctrine and command- ments of men which are in anything contrary to His "Word, or beside it, in matters of faith and worsliip," it is evident that the terms of the proposed basis, so far from rendering less definite the doctrine of Christ's Headsliip, as taught in tlie Standards, define its meaning in harmony with the views of this Church, afB set forth in the former basis. The Assembly resumed consideration of the deliverances in the Report of the Cormnittee on Union, interrupted by the ad- journment in tlie morning. (241) 1878.J CANADA PRRSBYTERIAN CHURCH. 47 The deliverance on the mode of conducting the missionary Missionary operations of tho United Church waw read ; and, on motion of operations. Dr. Topp, seconded by Mr. S. C. Frasor, was unanimously adopted. The doUvorance on the name of the United Church was read Name of and adopted. It was then moved by Mr.W. Cochrane, seconded tnmroh. by Dr. I'roudfoot, as follows: — Tliat the Assembly having heard auces*ad- and discussed the Report of tlieir Committee on Union, adopt opted as the same, with thanks to the Committee for then- important ser- ^/"ted"^^* vices ; and, further, having considered the proposed basis of uuder Bar- Union, with the deUverances of the Joint Committee, on tho i''*»^' •^o*- various subjects brought before them, approve of the said basis and deliverances, viz : On State gi'auts to Educational Estab- lishments of a denommational character ; on the mode of elec- tion of theological professors ; on the Headship of Christ over His Church ; on modes of worship ; on collegiate education ; on the estabUshment of a fund for the benefit of widows and or- phans of ministers ; on riglits of property ; on the Temporalities' Fund of the Presbyterian Churcli of Canada in connection with • the Church of Scotland ; on the missionary schemes of tho Clmrch ; and on tho proposed name of thfl United Clnu'ch ; and now, rejoicing in the prospect of a speedy and har- monious Union of the four negotiating Churches, resolve, in terms of the Barrier Act, to send down to ri-osliytoriea, Kirk- Sessions, and Congregations, tho aforesaid basis and dt'liver- ances, for their considei-ation, with instmctions to Sessions and Congi-egations torepoi-t to Presbyteries, and to Presbyteries to traiisniit their own reports, and those of Sessions and Con- gi-egations to next General ARSonibly, Mr. A. B. Simpson hero moved tlio pr(>vious question, which. Previous being pub to voto, was earned in tlie affirmative, and the As- '^"''^•*^°'^ sembly proceeded to take the vote on the main motion. Tlie vote was then taken on tlie motion of j\rr. Conlu-ane, Docision- which was earned by a lai-go majority, and the Assembly de- cided and ordered in terms thereof. i;'. !-i U: BASIS AND DELIVERANCES. The basis and dehverances adopted at this and previous Se- BdRia and derunts ai'e as follows : — doliver. aucoB. I. BASIS OF UNION. That the Scriptures of the Old and Noav Testaments, being tho Word of God, are the only infallible rulo of faith and manners. 2. That the Westminster Confession of Faith shall form the subordinate standard of this ClimTli ; that tho Larger and Shorter Catechisms shall he adopted by the Church, and ap- pointed to be used for the instruction of the people, it being distinctly understood that nothing contamed in the aforesaid Confession or Catechisms regarding the power and duty of the Civil Magistrate, shall be held to sanction any principles or yiews inconsistent with full hberty of conscience in matters of religioo- 8. That the Government and Worship of tliis Church shall be in accordance with the recognized principles and practices (242) wr It PI f ii i 48 ACTS AWD PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, of Presbyterian Churches, as laid down generally in the •* Form of Presbyterian Church Government," and in the " Directory for the Worship of God." 4. That this Church, while cherishinjr Christian affection to- wards the whole Church of God, and desiring to hold fraternal intercourse with it in its Several branches, as opportunity offers, shall at the same time regard itself as being in ecclesiastical re- lations to Churches holding the same doctrine, government, and discipline with itself, and that ministers and probationers from these Chm-ches shall be received into this Church, subject to such regulations as shall from time to time be adopted. II. RESOLUTIONS. 1. The Committee claims for the respective Churches repre- sented by it the fullest forbearance as to any difference of opin- ion which may exist respecting the question of State Grants to Educational Establishments of a denominational character, and does not see, in such a diversity of sentiment upon a sub- • ject on which uniformity of opinion is not enforced within any of the negotiating bodies, anything which need prove a barrier to Union, or disturb the peace of the United Church. 2. The Committee took up the subject of the appointment of Theologigal Professors, broxight before them in the dehverance of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connec- tion with the Church of Scotland. After lengthened delibera- tion, and a free expression of opinion, it was moved by Princi- pal Snodgrass, seconded by Professor Caven : That it is not ex- pedient for this Committee to pass at present any resolution on the subject. 8. The Committee now resumed consideration of that part of the Minutes of the Conference at Montreal, which refen-ed to the Headship of Christ, and which had engaged attention at a former session. Alter further deUberation, it was moved by Professor Caven, seconded by Dr. Topp, and carried unanim- ously : That the Committee having heard the minutes of Con- ference regarding this subject, which have been read, does now express its satisfaction with the unanimity of sentiment which is exliibited in the documents therein referred to. 4. That with regard to modes of worship, the practice pre- sently followed by congregations in the matter of worship, shall be allowed, and that further action in connection therewith be left to the legislation of the United Church. 5. That the negotiating Churches shall enter into Union with the Theological and Literary Institutions which they now have; and that application be made to ParUament for such legislation as will bring Queen's University and College, Knox College, The Presbyterian College, Montreal, Morrin College, and the Theological Hall, at Halifax, into relations with the United Church, similar to those wliicli they now hold to their respec- Chm'ches, and to preserve their corporate existence, govern- ment and functions, on terms and conditions hke to those under ; which they riow exist; but the United Chui'ch shall not be re- quired to elect Trustees for any Arts' Department in any of the (248) 1878.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 49 Colleges above named. This motion was unanimously car- ried. 6. That the Committee recommend that steps be taken at the first meeting of the General Assembly of the United Church, for the equitable establishment and administration of an efficient fund for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of Ministers. 7. That such legislation shall be sought as shall preserve un- disturbed all rights of property now belonging to congregations and corporate bodies; and, at the same time, not interfere with fireedom of action on the part of congregations in the same lo- cahty desu'ous of imiting, or on the part of corporate bodies which may find it to be expedient to discontinue, wholly oi par- tially, their separate existence. 8. Principal Snodgrass reported action on the part of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, in connection V(dth tne Chvu-ch of Scotland, as follows : — That the Temporali- ties' Fund shall remain as at present, in the hands of a Board, the membership of which shall be continued, after the consum- mation of the Union, by the remanent members having power to fill vacancies caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, and the administration of the Fund shall continue on the same principles and for the same pui-poses as at present, until the vested rights shall have lapsed, and these rights shall be held to be the following : — (1.) The annual receipt by ministers now receiving four hundred and fifty dollars ($450), four hunch-ed dol- lars ($400), or two hmidred dollars (8200), of the same amount during their Life time, and good standing in the Church ; (2.) The annual receipt of two thousand dollars ($2,000), by the Treasurer of Queen's College ; and (3), the annual receipt of two hundred dollars ($200), by all the ministers who shall be on the Synod roll at the time of the Union, and by all recognized pro- bationers and licentiates during their life time, and good stand- ing in the Church. That as soon as the Fund, or any part of it, shall no longer be required for these purposes, it shall be ap- propriated (1), to the formation of a Fund for the support of Aged and Infirm Ministers of the United Church, retired from the active duties of the ministiy with the sanction of the said Church, in the proportion of six-ninths; (2), for the mainte- nance and extension of the Theological Faculty in Queen's Col- lege, in the proportion of two-ninths; (3), to the Ministers* Widows' and Oi-phans' Fund of said United Church, in tlie pro- portion of one-ninth. These calculations to be based on a cap- ital Fund of four hundred and fifty thousand doUars ($450,000), and the residue, over and above this amount, up to forty thou- Band dollars ($40,000), to be devoted to the maintenance of the Theological Faculty of Morrin College. And, whereas, the Committee on Union desire instnictions as to the mode of mak- ing provision for the payment of two hundi-ed dollars ($200), per annum to aU ministers on the roU at the time of Union, until such time as' they become beneficiaries of the Temporahties' Fund, the Synod refer the matter to the wisdom of the Com- mittee to arrange such method of provision as they may deem best, drawing, if necessary (but only as an extreme measure, when no other method of meeting the difficulty can be devised), (244) 10 ACTS AND PROCEKniNOS OF THK OENERAL AflSEMDLY OF THE [JunOt upon the capital Fund, tlio sanifi to be repiiiil to capital before any diHtrilnition of the principal Fund takes place. Professor Caven moved, seconded by the Hon. J. McMiu^'ich, and the motion was unanimously adopted : That this Committee record its satisfaction willi tlio proposed arrangement of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland in connection with the Cliurch of Scotland. 9. That tlio Committee does now oxpress its confident expec- tation that (he United Church will heartily take up and prose- cute the Home and Foreign Missionary and benevolent opera- tions of the several Churches, according to their respective claims — and that, with regard to the practical work of the Church, and the promotion of its schemes, while the General Assembly shall have the 8uper\'i8ion and control of all the work of the Church, yet the Committee recommend that the United Cluu'ch shall have due regard to such arrangements, through Synods and Local Committees, as shall tend most effectually to unite in Christian love and sympathy the various sections of the Church, and at the same time draw forth the resoiu'ccs and ener- gies of the people in behalf of the work of Christ in the Dom- inion, and throughout the world. 10. Tlie Committee further agreed that the name of the United Church should be " The Presbyterian Church of British North America." UNION COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTED. Un on On motion of Dr. Proudfoot, duly seconded, it was agi'eed to Committee re-appoint the Union Committe, as follows : — Dr. Taylor, Mr. K. Ure, Dr. Topp, Prof. Caveu, Mr. T. McPhersou, Dr. Mc Vicar, Ministers ; Messrs. D. McKay, Hon. J. McMurrich, T. McCrae, J. L. Gibb, G. Hay, T. W. Taylor, elders ; Dr. Topp ; Convener, Next As- aenibly. Motion. London. Amond't- Ottawa. Ottawa oaxried. Principal— Knox Col- lege Over- ture. NEXT ASSEMBLY. The Assembly proceeded to fix the time and place of meeting of the next General Assembly. It was moved by Dr. Proudfoot, seconded by Mr. Donald Waters, — That the next Assembly meet in the City of London, and within St. Andrews chm-ch, there, on the first Tuesday of June, at half past seven o'clock in the evening. It was moved, in amendment, by Dr. Thornton, seconded by Mr. S. C. Fraser, that the next Assembly do meet in the City of Ottawa, and within Knox church, there, on the first Tuesday of June, next year, at half past seven o'clock in the evening. A vote being taken, the amendment was carried by a large majority, and it was resolved that the next General Assembly meet in the City of Ottawa, in the chm'ch, on the day, and at the hour mentioned in said amendment. PRINCIPAL OF KNOX COLLEGE. There was taken up and read an Overture from members o* the Assembly, signed by Dr. Proudfoot and many others, repre- senting the expediency of appointing a Principal of Knox Col- lege, and praying that Professor Caven be appomted such Prin- cipal. (245) 1878.J CANADA PnESnYTBRIAN CHURCH. r>i I'rino i pul. It waR moved l»y ProfesHor Gregg, Hecoiuled by Mi', -lolin rrof.Caven Burton, and unaniniounly agreed to, — Tliat the Overture l)e re- ?.1'J'_"* ,"*«? ceived, and tliat the Rev. William Caven, Professor of Exe^rttical Theology, be, as lie is hereby appointed, Principal, as prayed for, and that his designation be, The Reverend — the Principal of Knox College. HOMK MISSIONS — DKLIVKnAKCE ON REPOIIT. The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee to pre- pare. a delivorauoe on the Report of the Home Mission Commit- tee. The Report, embodying the Dclivei'ance, was jtrescuted, and was read for the Convener, Mr. J. M. Gibson, by Mr. J. Gray, of Orillia. On motion the Report was received, and it was agreed to con- sider the several clauses th" pof seriatim. The first clause of the denverance was read. It was moved bv Dr. Proudfoot, seconded by Dr. Thornton, that the iirst clause be adopted. It was moved in amendment by Mr. A. B. Simpson, seconded by Mr. James Robertson, — that wliile recognizing the benefits derived trom the visits of Deputations in the past year, yet in view of the increased demand upon the College Fund during the past year, and the necessity of making a special effort to increase the contributions to that Fund, that no deputations be sent on behalf of the Home Mission Committee during the present year. A vote being taken, the motion of Dr. Proudfoot was carried by a large majority, and the firs* clause was adopted. The second, third and fourth clauses of the deliverance were read and adopted. The hour of adjournment having arrived, the diet was closed with the Benediction. Home Mis HiouH— De- liverance on lioport. Report re- ceived— coDHitlered fie ria tint — iHtCliiuse— Motion Aniend't. Motion carried. 2ud.3rd,4th adopted. ided by City of fcsday of a large ssembly Id at the ibetB 0^ repre- iox Col- thPrin- SIXTEENTH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Toronto, Tuesday, June 10, 1873, 7, p.m. The Assembly met and was duly constituted, Mr. A. J. Truver, at the request of the Moderator, offering prayer. The reading of the Minutes of the last Sederunt was deferred ]^?"'^'"^ till the opening of the Assembly to-morrow morning. defen-ed. , STATISTICS. The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee on Sta- Statistics, tistics. The Report was read by Dr. Waters. On motion of Mr. Cochrane, seconded by Mr. S. C. Fr.asor, Eoceivod & the Report on Statistics was received, its recommeudiitions »'lopted. adopted, and the thanks of the Assembly were tendered tt> the Committee, and especially to the Convener for his diligence in the preparation of the Report ; and, further, ordered that the Re- port be printed in the Appendix to the Minutes, and that the usual annual grant be made to the Convenor, in racoguition of his valuable services. D ( 246 ) k. iii! m 't'iiR "1; It ''i' P i 62 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, DEPUTATIONS. Doputa- tiolis. Tlio Assembly, as agreed upon yesterday afternoon, on ihc Re- port of the Committee on correspondence and tlie reception of Delegates, proceeded to receive and hear the Deputations in- at- tendance, from several 'Foreign Churches. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Enfe'lish The Rev. Patrick M. McLeod, the delegate fi'om the Presbyterian Kev''' ^^M ^^^^'^''^^'^ "^ England, whcrie commission was presented yesterday McLeod. evening, and who than addressed the Assembly in connection with the Report on Foreign Missions, again briefly adibessed the Assembly, renewing tlie expression of clu'istian salutation from th? church represented by him. The Moderator responded in appropriate terms. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CUURBH — SCOTLAND. There was read from the table, a Commission under the hand of the Rev Alexander McEwen, D. D., Convener of the Commit- tee on Foreign Correspondence of the United Presbyterian Church in Scotland, appointhig the Rev. Jolm Eadie, D. D., L L, D., and the Rev. Henry Calderwood, LL. D., a deputation, to convey the fraternal regards of that church to this Assembly. Drs. Eadie and Calderwood were introduced to the Assembly by Mr. J. M. King, who paid an < IvAiUeut tribute to the talents and standing of these gentlemen, respectively, both in Litera- ture and Theology. Dr. Eadie addi-essed the Assembly, conveying the fraternal salutations of the United Presbyterian Clnu'ch ; offering con- gratulations on the progress made by tins Church, and on the prospects of the Union now under negotiation, and wishing still greater prosperity in the future. Dr. Calderwood addressed the Assembly, repeating the Cluistian greetings already conveyed, and giving interesting details of the state, and jirogress, and work, of the church represented by liim. The Moderator responded in suitable terms, reciprocating the messages of regard delivered by Drs. Eadie and Calderwood, speaking of the gi-eat interest taken by this church in the church in Great Britain, and charging the deputation to convey to that church om- cordial Christian greetings. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, U. S. CL There was presented and read, a commission,' under the hand of the -Rev. Edwin F. Hatfield, D.D., Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, appointing the Rev. John James, the Rev. 'Wolcock Calkins, the Rev. Robert Norton, and Ruhng Elder, Louis Chapin, Esq., Delegates to represent that cluu-ch at this Assembly. Introauco d The Deputation was introduced in- appropriate terms by Mr. Vj^J^y Thomas Lowry, of Brantford. Address by The Rev. Mr. James adtlressed the Assembly, conveying the Mr. Jiimos Christian and brotherly regards of the church whose Cominis- (247) United Pies. Ch.— Scotland. Introduce d by Mr.J. M. KiuK. Dr. Eiidie's Address. Dr. Caldcr- wood's Ad- dress. Moderator resptuded. Pres U. b, ■^•- the ,'ood, liiircli rey to 1878.] CANADA PREflBYTERIAX CHUKCH. 63 eion he bore, and giving interesting details of the extent and reaources, and large contWbutions for Missionary purposes, of the church in the United States. The Rev. Mr. Norton briefly addressed the Assembly in the Rev. Mr* same sense, renewing the expression of Christian regard Nortou. ah'eady conveyed. The Moderator responded in appropriate terms, recalUng Mie Moderator intercourse of former years, and reciprocating the friendly and responded Christian salutations to which expression had been given. PRES. CHURCH, LOWER PROVINCES. There was presented and road, a Commission under the hand of the Rev. P. Gordon McGregor, Clork of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, appointing the Rev. George Patterson, and the Rev. James Bennett, a Deputa- tion from that Synod to convey their fraternal Salutations to the Assembly. The Deputation was introduced to the Assembly in a few suitable sentences by the Rev. Dr. Topp. The Rev. Mr. Patterson addressed the Assembly, giving in- teresting details of the condition and prospects of the Church in the Lower Provinces, — speaking of their being pioneers in the forming of Unions, — jneutiouiug many particulars of their Mission to the South Seas, commenced by the Presbyterian Church, of Nova Scotia, under the latt> Dr. Geddie, and closing with expressions of Christian regard from the Church repre- sented by him. The Rev. Mr. Bennett addressed the Assembly, repeating the messages of fraternal salutation conveyed by his co-deputy, and speaking of the religious and educational <4onditions, especially, of the Province of New Brunswick. The Moderator replied, alhiding to the negotiations for Union between this Church, and the Church of the Lower Provinces, and expressing the hope that, at a period not very remote, there should no longer be occasion for deputations, but that these Churches should be one. The Assembly engaged in praise, singing the one hundred and thirty-thu'd Psahn. Dr. Topp, at the Moderator's request, offered prayer. The diet was then closed with the Benediction. Pres- Ch.— Lower Pro" viucos. Introduce d byDr.Topp. Rev. G.Pat- tersou'i ad- dress. Mr. V,nv-. uot's adg dress. Moderator rospoudod. Praise. Prayer. hand of the Jnited Rev. Elder, xt this Mr. ing the )mmis- SEVENTEENTH SEDERUNT. CooiCE's Chu iCH, Toronto. Weducsday, June 11, 1873, 11, a.m_ The General Assembly met r.nd was constituted with devo- tional exercises, Mr. Alex. W. Waddell, at the Moderator's re quest, offering prayer. The Minutes of the Sederunts of yesterday afternoon and of Minutea. last night were read and sustained. At the request of Mr. John Gray (0.), on behalf of the Commit- College Eo- tee on College Reports, that Committee was permitted to sit B**'*^"" for half an hour during this Sederunt. g^t (248) JS 111 i: !" M'' l' pii t r ;i i ' g ^ r 64 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [Juue, 7tli Report —Com, on BiUs. Home Mis- Biona— De- . iterance on. Clauses 5, 7, adopted. Clause &— MisBion Agent. Motion. Amend't. Amend' carried. Clauses 9, 10,,H,adopt. Deliverance adopted as whole. Deputftt'ns" Knox Ch.— Winnipeg. *■ SEVENTH REPORT — COM, (JN BILLS, ETC. Dr. Waters read a seventh report from the Committee on Bills and Overtm-es, statinj^ the order of business, and recom- mending that speakers be limited to ten minutes. The report recommended also that Lieut. Col. Haultain should be heard in the evening, in the interests of the French Evangelical Chm'ch, in the Province of Quebec. The report was I'eceived an' 1 adopted. HOME MISSIONS — DELIVERANCE ON. The Assembly resumed consideration of the deliverance on the Home Mission Report, interrupted by the adjournment yesterday afternoon. The fifth, sixth, and seventh clauses of the deliverance were read and adopted. The eighth clause was read as follows : — In regard to that portion of the report which refers to the appointment of a Mis- sion Agent, your Committee recommends that a Mission Agent be at once appointed, and leaves the suggested amendments to be considered after the appointment is made. It was moved by Mr. W, MpLaren, seconded by Mr. J. Becket, — Tliat the clause be adopted, and that the Assembly proceed now to appoint a Mission Agent. It was moved in amendment, by Dr. Thornton, seconded by Mr. S. C. Fraser, — That notwithstanding the reports from the Presbyteries being in favour of the employment of a Mission Agent, and the extensive operations of the Home Mission Com- mittee, now demanding more attention than the Convener can give, yet, in view of the special calls which will be made upon the Uberality of tlfe members and adherents of the Canada Presbyterian Church, for the building of Knox College, and the salaries of additional professors, but especially, in view of the Union now near at hand, it is not expedient, at this crisis, to appoint a Mission Agent ; further, that in these circumstances the Convener of the Home Mission Committee be authorized to employ such assistance as may be indispensable and be allowed to draw on the funds of the Church, to the amount of two hun- dred dollars ($200), for that purpose. A vote being taken, the amendment was carried, and Assembly decided in accordance therewith. The remaining clauses of the doUverance — nine, ten, eleven, were read and adopted. On motion of Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. Goldsmith, deliverance on the Home Mission Report was adopted whole, and is as follows : 1. That the Assembly approve of the plan adopted by Committee of sending deputations to the different Presbyteries, and give the Committee authority to make arrangements for such deputations during the present year, if they should see fit, in the expectation that every etideavour be used to secure that appointm mts made may l)e fulfilled. 2. That the Assembly approve the Committee's action regard- ing the Congregation of Knox Church, Winnipeg, but express the hope that it will not" be considered necessary any longer to ( 249 ) the and the as a the 1873.J CANADA PRESBYTEBIAN CHURCH. 66 ^, and the hegaril- Upress Lger to draw upon the services of Prof. Bryce to such an extent as to interfere with the special work to which he has been appointed by tlie Assembly. The Committee calls the attention of the Assembly to the Manitoba fact of the incorporation of Manitoba College, and the conse- ^^®" quent necessity of appointinj^f a Board of management. 3. That all ordained Missionaries of onr Church in the Pro- Manitoba vince of Manitoba and tlie North-West Ten-itory, be recognized aries to bo as members of the Presbytery of Manitoba. Members 4. The Committee having learned that Mr. Jamieson received ^r. 'jainie- in the years 1871 and 1872, from the Foreign Mission Cfjmmit- sons salary, tee, and people, the sum of two thousand and fifty dollars, (2,050), and that for last year he has already received the sum of one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four dollars, (|1,754), ' leaving a diffei'ence of two hundred and ninety-six dollars ($296), recommends the payment of this amount, in full settlement of Mr. Jamiesou's claims for the past year, — it being understood that this amount shall be drawn in equal proportions from the Home and Foreign Mission Funds: — That, for the future, the Home Mission Committee be recommended to pay Mr. Jamie- son one thousand dollars ($1,000) per annum, in the expectation that the congregation will supplement the amount by at least six hundred dollars ($G00), so as to make the salary not less than one tliousand six hundred dollars ($1,600), with a Manse. 5. That the Home Mission Committee bo empowered, if it Missionary shall sec fit, to employ, for a term of years, an additional Mis- ^^ Nanax- sionary to labour at Nauaimo, and to do such ."tinerating work as may be compatible with the interests of that station. 6. That Mr. Cochrane 1)0 requested to accept the sum of one $loo to Con- hundred dollars ($100), as a slight recognition for his valuable venor. services for the past year. In regard to the Overtures auent Mission work in Glengarry, Glengarry your Committee recommend that the matter be remitted to the Mission. Presbytery of Montreal, to deal with in its wisdom, and the Home Mission Committee recommended to treat the case as liberally as possible, 8. That notwithstanding the reports from the Presbyteries Mission being in favom* of the emploj'ment of a Mission Agent, and the Agent not extensive operations of the Home Mission Committee now de- "'I'l'*^"^ ® • mauding more attention than the Convenor can give, yet, in view of the special calls which will be made upon the liberality of the members and adherents of the Canada Presbyterian Church, for the builihng of Knox College, and the salaries of additional Professors, but especially in view of the Union now near at hand, it is not expedient, at this crisis, to appoint a Mission Agent ; further, that in tliese circumstances the Con- vener of the Hom3 Mission Committee be authorized to employ such assistance as may be indispensable, and bo allowed to di'aw on the Funds of the Church, to the amount of two hun- dred dollars ($200), for that purpose. 9. Your Committee considers that the purpose of the Overture from the Rev. Mr. Rodgers, anent Missionary work, transmitted by the Presbytery of Simcoe, is fully attained by the Act of Assembly of the year one thousand, eight hundred and seventy- (250) ''i ■ 5; r : I) !') i:: li; ;if I: Wir] ti P jh: 1^^^ I m Supple- mentR — rules for. Scale of contribu- tion per meiifl)cr & familj-. Excepti'nal liberality. 56 ACTS AVD PB0CBEDING8 OF THE OENBRAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [JutlO, one, recorded in the printed Assembly Minutes for that yeo", page forty-three, together with the recommendations which fol- low. 10. In regard to the recommendations on page fourteen of the printed Home Mission Report, presented to this Asseml^ly, your Committee recommend : (1>) That number one be adopted, and that it be appUed on, and after the first day of October, one thousand, eight hundi-ed and seventy-three, as follows : — That for the future, a minimum contribution of four dollars ($4) per communicant, and six dollars and fifty cents (S6.50) per family, to the salary of the Minister be required before a congi-egation is entitled to be placed, or continued, on the list of supplemented congregations. (2.) That number two be adopted with this amendment, that instead of the words " by a proportionate increase in the supplement granted," read "in the amount of supplement granted" as follows : — That in the case of Congi'ogations in which the members in full cqmmunion do not exceed one hundred, and in which the giving per communicant is six dollars ($6), or over, the Committee be authorized to recognize the exceptional liberahty in the amount of supplement granted , and in the event of the Assembly giving its approval to this recommenda- tion, that the Home Misfdon Committee be instructed to frame regulations by which the principle may be carried out in the way to stimulate most largely the liberality of the congregations concerned. (3.) That the following be aclopted in addition, viz : — that no supplement be granted to congregations which do not contri- bute to the schemes of the Church. 11. That the Committee on Standing Committees be instnicted to report at the next Sederunt, the nominations for the Home Mission Committee, so as to give the Committee which shall be appointed the opportunity of transacting some very urgent business before the close of this Session of the Assembly. No supple- ment where Bcbemus not aiip- porte 1. Nomiuat'n Com. iu- Btruction to Mission Btiitions to support •^heinea.;; Standing Com'tees. Enox Col- lege Board, MISSION STATION'S — CONTRIBUTIONS FROM. It was moved by Mr. R. H. Warden, seconded by Mr. J. Becket, and agreed to, — That the attention of Presbyteries be directed to the importance of taking steps to secure contribu- tions from the Mission Stations within theu' respective bounds, for the Schemes of the Church. STANDING COMMITTEES, The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee to nom- inate Boards and Standing Committees. The report was handed in, and on behalf of the Convener, Mr. D. Paterson, was read by Dr. Waters. The Report was received, and being amended, was adopted, and the Boards and Standing Commit- tees named therein were appointed as follows : — BOARD OF KNOX COLLEGE. Dr. Proudfoot, Chairman ; Dr. Topp, Messrs. J. Gray (0), C. C. Stewart, James Black, W. T. McMullen, R. Tonance, j. (251) 1878.] CANADA I'RESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 67 McMillan, G. Cuthbertson, Prof. Young, E. H. Warden, Dr. Waters, R. Ure, J. Straith, Principal Caven, Prof. Gregg.Prof. MtLaren, P. Duncan, J. Smith (B), R. Moodie, A. B. Simpson, F. W. Farries, J. Davidson, W. Blain, W. Burns, T. McPlier- . son, A. McLean, J. McCall, ministers ; James McLennan, A. I. McKenxie, W. M. Clark, T. W. Taylor, W. Alexander, T. McCrae, Hon. J. McMmrich. SENATE. Prin. Caven, Chairman ; Prof. Gregg, Prof. McLaren, Dr. Topp, Dr. Proudfoot, J. Ross, J. M. King, R. WaUace, J. M. ^"x ool -Cameron, T. W. Taylor. lege. EX.VMINERS. Messrs. J. M. King, Convener ; R. Torrance, Dr. Topp, R. Board of Dewar, Dr. Prondfoot, Dr. Waters, J. Baird, W. Cochrane, and Examiners, the Professors and Lecturers of Knox College. on, ing Qiit- (0), J. BOARD OF MONTREAL COLLEGE. Mr. J. M. Gibson, Chairman ; Dr. Taylor, Dr. Dawson, Montreal Messrs. Warden King, Andrew Robertson, David McKay, John ^°^- l^'''''*"'!. Watson, John McLennan, Rev. Alex. Young, David Brown, Rev. R. M. Thornton, J. S. Shearer, Dr. Burns, Prin. Mc Vicar, D. Morrice, Hon. Judge Torrance, Hugh Watson, J. C. Holden Joseph McKay, P. S. Ross, Jolm Stirhng, Rev. W. Ross, Prof' Campbell, Rev. Messrs. J. Watson, W. Moore, Jos. Wliito, J' Burton, J, Crombie, W. McKenzie, A. J. Fraser, P. Gray" Messrs. James G. Ross, James Hossack, George Hay, Alex.' Clarke. SENATE MONTREAL COLLEGE. Principal Mc Vicar, Cliairman ; Prof. Campbell, Prof. Cous- Senate of sii-at. Rev. J. M. Gibson, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Burns, Rev. J. Wat- coUege. son. Dr. Dawson, Rev. D. Paterson, Hon. Judge Torrance. EXAMINERS. The Principal and Profossors of Montreal College: Dr. Burns, Bonnl of Messrs. J. M. Gibson, W. Moore, R. M. Thornton, J. Crombie, ^^"i^^^^^l^ A. J. Traver, J. Watson, Mr. J. M. Gibson, Chairman. CoUege. HOME MISSION COMMITTEE. Messrs. W. Cochrane, Convener; J. M. King, W. Burns, D. Hi M. Com Paterson, A. J. Traver, J. Burton, W, Donald, J. R. Scott, D. B. Cameron, J. McCall, R. Torrance, R. H. Warden, Dr. Waters, F. McCuaig, Dr. Proudfoot, C. C. Stewart, H. Crozier, A. Tol- mie, Prof. Bryce, H. Young, A. Mutchmor, T. McCrae, Warden King, T. W. Taylor, Dr. Holden, J. Sutherland. BUXTON FINANCE. Messrs. J. Scott (L), Convener, A. A. Drummond, P. Wright, BtyttonFin' W. Kmg, R. H. Warden, W. Walker, Hon. A. McKeUar, W. Clark, Frederick Bates. ( 262 ) 3 i TIs ( ^t I V- ■ HJ 68 ACTS AND PUOCEEDIKGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE. [June f.M. Com. Prof. McLareu, Convener ; Messrs. T. Lowry, F. McCuaigi% A. E. Simpson, AV. Moore, li. Hamilton, J. McMilliin, \V. Frasei. J. Gray ("W), Dr% Burns, Warden Kinpf, Georp^e Hay, J. Y. lleiil Ailam Gordon, Tlios. Saunders; Ilev. Messrs. J. Scott, A. i). McDonald, Mr. Donald, McKay, Toronto. STATISTICS. StatisticB Di'. AVfiters, Convener ; Messrs. W, Cochrane, R. Torrance, B. H. AVarden, J. W. Mitchell, R. Hamilton, R. Hall, G. Mclntyre, J. W. Robson. Sabbath Schools. SABBATH SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Messrp. John Thompson (S), Convener ; Messrs. AV. Co- chrane, J. Robertson (P), G. Burton, Dr. Burns, M. Eraser, J. B. Edniondson, R. Hamilton, R. N. Grant, J. Becket, R. Moodie, J. W. Bell, T. Wardrope, John Eraser, T. McGuire, T. Goldsmith, R. Hall, ministers ; R. Lawrie, J. L. Blaikie, Dr. Clarke (P), M. C. Lutz, J. Muir, W. N. Hussie, A. Mutchmor, J. Alexander, A. Bartlett, A. I. McKenzie, D. Savage, Hon. A. Vidal, A. G. !Nortlu-ui), Hon. J. McMurrich. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Hon. J. McMurrich, Convener; Messrs. W. M. Clark, Dr. Jeniiin^'s, J. L. Blaikie, T. W. Taylor, James Brown, J. M. Cameron, W. Meikle, W. Reid, James McLennan, A. B. Simp- son, Robert Lawrie, A. I. McKenzie. AGED AND INFIRM MINISTERS' FUND. A. «S: I. Mill. !Mt'Sf I's. J. McTavish, Convener, Dr. Thornton, R. Wallace, D. Fund. H, Fletcher, J. Scott (L), T. Goldsmith, J. Middlemiss, R. Rodgersj J. Baird, A. A. Drummond, T. Wardrope, H. McQuar- rie. W. Donald, John Jones, ministers ; Thomas Gordon, Adam L. Ar^'o, John Parker, George Walker, Thos. Saunders, Hon. J. McMurrich, T. M'Crae. Finance. HOME AND FOREIGN RECORD. H. & F. Record. St. Aune's Messrs. D. H. Fletcher, Convener, W. Reid, Dr. Topp, J. McCall, Prof. McLaren, J. Dunbar, W. D. Ballantyne, J. E. Croly, C. C. Stewart, S. Clarke, Duncan Clarke. ST. ANNE S MISSION. Messrs. A. A. Drummond, Convener, Dr. Jennings, F. McCuaig, T. McPlierson, J. Thompson (S), J. W. Mitchell, C. Chiniquy. J. Gray (O), J. B. Duncan, D. Cameron, P. Wright, ministers ; Hon. A. Vidal, A. L. Argo, Donald Fraser, Rev. Messrs. A. W. Waddell, and J. Becket. FRENCH EVANGELIZATION. Fr. Evan- Dr Burns, Convener ; Messrs. J. M. Gibson, A. Young, Dr. geUzation. Taylor, Prin. McVicar, R, M. Thornton, D. Paterson, J. Wat- son, A. Wilson, W. Moore, W. B. Clarke, J. McTavish, Prof. Coussirat, Prof. Campbell, A. J. Traver, J. Hastie, A. B. Simp- ( 268 ) i^ 1878.J CANADA PRK8BYTBRIAN CHURCH. 69 J. E. son, R. Hall, W. T. Mc Mullen, J. Crombie, Jos. White, Jamos EobertRon (P), J. Scott (N), 11. Knowles, J. Prinf,'le, W. McWil- liam, .T. Douglas, G. Biirson, ministers ; J. Court, J. Stirling, A. Bose, T. Muir, D. Aiknian, Arcliiljakl Ferguson, elders. STATE OF RELIGION. Messrs. T. Wardrope, Convener, Prin. Caven, J. Scott (L), J. state of Ross, J. McTavish, G. Craw, Jno. Fraser, J. E. Croly, Jmnos Keligiou. Whyte, AV. Donald, D. Gordon, G. Sutherland, J. M. E-.^ar, H. McQuarrie, J. G. Murray, W. McKenzio, W. Meikle, T. S. Chambers, A. McQueen, D. Wardrope, AV. Crai^'ie, J. Douglas, J. McBean. J. Dalgleish, L. Patou, A. Smith, R. M. Rose, D. D. Wih^. 1. Sabbath Observance SABBATH OBSERVANCE. Messrs W. T. McMullcn, Convener, J. Middlemiss, J. M. Cameron, F. W. Farries, J. B. Duncan, D. H. Fletcher, J. W, Mitchell, J. Black, II. lJ<)clj,'crs, J. McMechan, R. M. Thornton, D. Cameron, Georfjo McLennan, S. C. Fraser, Dr. McGuire, Dr. Holden, A. F. Wood. widows' and orphans' fund. Messrs. W. Alexander and T. W. Taylor, Joint-Conveners, widows' & W. Fraser, J. Dick, Dr. Jennings, E. Hall, Alex. Grant, T. O. Fuud. Lowry, W. Burns, T. Mcriiersou, W. Caven, A. A. Drummond, A. Wilson, ministers ; James Brown, J, Osborne, Dr. Holden, Thos. Gordon, A. Mutchmor, Warden King. rkcommendations. The following recomuiendation of the Nomination Commit- ^^tg^Jf^ ^ tee were imanimonsly adopted : — That all Standing Committees to be re- keep a record of the number of meetings, and the attendance of ported, members, and report the same to the General Assembly. COLLEGE REPORTS COMMITTEE TO SIT. Leave was granted the Committee on College Reports to sit Col. reports in the afternoon for one hour, after the afternoon Sederunt of the Assembly. commencement of the Com. to sit. ST. ANNE S MISSION. Dr. Jennings, the Convener of the St. Anne's Mission Com- gt. Anne's mittee, having gone to Europe, and no report of that Mission Mission- being prepared, the Moderator appointed Mr. J. W. Mitchell ^ppo^ted. Convener of the Committee, pj-o ton., so that it may -be called together to prepare a Report. ^ FINANCE. The Report of the Finance Committee was presented and Finance read, having appended a certificate signed by the Hon. J. "®l'°^*- McMurrich, and Mr. John Shaw, stating that they had exam- ined the books of the Agent of the Church, and had found them carefully and correctly kept. The Report was received, and the Assembly ordered it to be printed in the Appendix to the Minutes. (254) ;:ti: II L 60 ACTS AMD FROCEEDIMOB OF THE OKNERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [Juue, ABsembly Fund Re- port recom- mitted. Eev.W.Lo- «head— Al- lowauce to. Overture. Mr. Travor heard. Overtiu'e referred. ASSEMBLY FUND REPORT. The Report of the Committee on the Overtures respecting the Assembly Fund was called lor. The Report was read by Mr. J. A. F. McRain, On motion, the report was remitted back to the Committee, to amend the same, and bring it mp at a subse- quent Sederunt. « REV. W. LOGHEAD — ALLOWANCE TO. There was taken up and read, an Overture from the Presby- tery of Brockville, praying,' the Assembly to take steps for pro- viding a retiring allowance for the Rev. W. Lochead, late min- ister of North Gower, who was obhged to resign his charge on account of old age and ill-health. Mr. A. J. Traver was heard in support of the Overture. On motion, the Overture was referred to the Committee on the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, and recommended to their favourable consideration. P " SABBATH OBSERVANCE. Sabbath The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee to — de^liv-e"-"" ^^^o"! was referred the Report of the Sabbath Observance Com- ance on. mittee, to frame a deliverance. The report was presented and read by Mr. A. B. Simpson, and was received, and its recom- mendations adopted. Ordered that the Report with its recom- mendations be printed in the Appendix to the Assembly's Min- utes. St. Anne's Mission- Overture. KANKAKEE MISSION AT ST. ANNE S. There was taken up and read an Overture from the Presby- tery of Toronto, representing the expediency of taking further stops to transfer the mission at St. Anne's, Kankak ee , to the care of the Presbytery of Chicago, of the Presbyterian Church, in the United States ; and also that the Assembly devise m*ins for consolidating the French work of the Churc on» scheme. -i Tlu> hour of adjournment having arrived, the diet was c^^^® with the benediction. EIGHTEENTH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Toronto. Wednesday, June 11, 1873, 3, p.m. The Assembly met and was constituted, Mr. James Black, at the request of the Moderator, offering prayer. Minutes. The Minutes of the last Sederunt were read and sustained. DELEGATE — U. P. CHURCH, N.A. U.P.Ch.,N -Rev. A Prof. Gregg introduced to the Assembly the Rev. A. G. Wal- O Wallaca ^"'*'®' * delegate from the General Assembly of the United Pres- Delegate, ' byterian Church of North America. Mr. Wallace was invited to the platform, and welcomed by the Moderator. ( 255 ) 1878.J CANADA PRKSBTTERIAN CHURCH. 61 MR. TORRANCE 8 SERVICES — RECOGNITION OF. Mr. John Gray (O.), from the Committee to whom was re- Mr. Tor ferreil, in the morning, the matter of allowance for the services ranee— ser of the Convener of the Distribution Committee, read a Report ^ ""^ recommending that Mr. Torrance be requested by the Assembly to accept the sum of fifty dollars ($50), in acknowledgment of his services during the past year, in connection witli Home Mission Work, as Convener of the Sub-Committee on the Dis- tribution of Probationers. The Report was received and adopted, and the Assembly ordered acconlingly. PBOFKSSORSniP — MR. MCLAREN S ACCEPTANCE. Dr.Waters, from the Committee appointed to confer with Mr. William McLaren as to his acceptance of the api)ointment to the Chair of Systematic Theology in Knox College, reported that Mr. McLaren had intimated to the Committee his acceptance of the Trofessorship. It was moved by Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. H. McQuame, and agrt'ed to, as follows : — The General Assembly agrees. First : To record its high satisfaction that Mr. McLaren has seen it to be his duty to accept the office of Professor in Knox College. Second : That the Assembly hereby resolves that the connec- tion between him and his congregation be dissolved ; and the Assembly instructs the Preal)ytery of Ottawa to take the neces- sary steps to carry out this decision. Third : That the Presbytery of Toronto be instructed to induct Mr. McLaren into the Professorship of Systematic Theology, at the opening of the first Session of Knox CoUcge. Mr. Alexander Mutclnuor asked and obtained leave of absence fi'om the remaining sittings of this meeting of the Assembly. REPORTS ON ASSEMBLY AND SYNODS* RECORDS. The Assembly called for the Reports of Committees appointed to examine the Record of the General Assembly, and the Records of the several District Synods. The Reports Avere given in from the several Committees and read as follows : — On the Record of the General Assembly, that it was neatly, accurately and carefully kept. On the Record of the Synod of Montreal, that it was carefully and correctly kept. On the Record of the Synod of Hamilton, that said Record was carefully and accurately kept. On the Record of the Synod of Toronto, that said Record was kept in a very careful and correct manner. On the Record of the Synod of London, that said Record was kept with great care, neatness and accuracy. On the Record of the Presbytery of Manitoba, that said Record was, upon the whole, correctly kept. The Assembly received the Reports, and ordered the Record of the General Assembly, and the Records of the several Dis- (256) i- ProfesBor- Bhii) Knox College aC" cepteil. Resolution andluBtruo tioiiB. Leave of iibsonce. Mr. Mutch" mor. Hecords — Reports on. General Assembly. Synod of Montreal. Synod of Uumilton. Synod of Toronto. Synod of London. Pres. of Manitoba. Reports re- ceived— I 1,-1 62 ACTS AND PROCIEDINGS OF THE OENKRAL A8SBMBLY OF THE [June, \i I Bocords trict Synods and of the Presbytery of Manitoba, to bo attested attested. in terms of tlic lieports. P ■; FOREION MISSIONS — DKLIVEIIANCE. Tlio Assembly called for the Report of the Committee to whom was referred the lleport of the Counuittee on Forei{,'n Missions to frame a deliverance. The Ileport was presented and read by Mr. Cochrane, and, on motion, was received and adopted as follows : — That the Eeport of the Foreif;;n Mission Committee, with its recommendation, be adopted and the Assembly record its thank- fulness to God for the tokens of His favour in connection with the operations of the Foreiffn ^Missions during tlie past year, and as especially manifested by the success which has attendee! the labours of the liev. Mr. INIcKuy, at Formosa. Furtlier, that the Asseml>]y exju'ess its satisfaction with the chauf,'es contem- plated by the Committee in regard to the mode of conducting the Prince Albert Mission. ♦ In regard to the Overture asking tlie Assembly to adopt a proposed scheme for raising funds on behalf of Foreign 5lis- sions, the Committee recommends that the Overture be pul)lishcd in the Appendix to the Minutes of the Assembly, and in the Record, and that it bo remitted to Presbyteries and Sessions for consideration. KINLOSS PETITION. Kinloss The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee to whom petition. -vviis referred the papers in relation to action of the Home Mis- sion Committee declining to grant a supplement to the congre- gation of Kinloss. Eepoi-treail '^^^'^ Report was presented and read, to the effect that the & aUoptea. Assembly recommend to the Home Mission Committee to re- consider their decision in this case, and grant the Supplement prayed for. The Report was adopted, and the Assembly ordered accordingly. F. Missions — Deliver- ance ou. Formosa. StUflkatcho wau. Overturo to be publisli- ed. Congrega- tional Union- Letter from. CONGREGATIONAL UNION — LETTER FROM. There was presented and read a letter, under the hand of the Rev. James A. R. Dickson, Secretary-Treasurer of the Congre- gational Union of Ontario and Quebec, conveying to this As- sembly the fraternal greetings of the Congregational Union. r. A. & F.Min. Fund. Report re- mitted. AGED AND INFIRM MINISTRS FUND. The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee to frame a deliverance on the Report of the Committee on the Fund for Aged and Infirm Ministers. The Report was handed in and read by Dr. Thornton, the Convener. It was moved by Mr. Cochrane, seconded by Dr. Waters, and agreed to. That the Report be received,and the recommendations and rules proposed for the management of the Fund be remitted for mature consid- eration to the Committee on said Fund, along with the Actuary to be appointed, and report to next Asser^bly, and that, in the meantime, the collection for this Fund bd taken up as formerly. (257) 1878.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SABIIATU SCHOOL BOOKS. The ABScmltly called foi* the Report of the Committee ap- S.8.Book8— pointed last year to prepare a Catalo<,'ue of Sabbath School l^^PO"^* °^- Books. Mr. John Fotherinf,'ham, the Convener, presented and read an extenhsh- ing a Sabbath School department in this church, your Com- mittee unanimously agreed that however desirable the object contemplated by the Memorial might be, yet ytiur Committee do not deem it expedient to recommend it in the meantime. 2. Your Committae gave consideral)le time to the considera- tion of the Overture from the Sj'uod of London, praying for the founding of a Sabbath School jjaper in connection with the Church, and unanimously agreed, TJiat, though the founding of a Sabbath School paper is higlily desirable, yet that, owing to the expense connected with it, the great variety of excellent papers already in circulation, and the diliiculty in efficiently conducting such a paper, your Committee is not prepai'ed to re- commend, in the meantime, the adoption of the overture, and that the consideration of the Overture be deferred till next As- sembly. 8. Without at present entering into the advisability of com- piling a Hymn Book of our own, your Committee would recom- mend a greater uniformity in the Hymn Books employed, and the use of the Psalms in the Schools. 4. On considering the recommendation in the Report in refer- Tjachora. ence to Sabbath School Teachers, yonr Committee would recom- mend that Sessions take more direct oversight of the Sabbath Schools ; and it is further the opinion of your Committee that, as far as possible, those employed in teaching should be in full communion with the Church. 5. Your Committee fully endorse the recommendation of the UnifonA Report, advismg the use of a uniform Series of Lessons in Lessous. Schools, and believe the International Series, with the light thrown on it by Sabbath School workers throughout the world, to be worthy of our first consideration. ( 258 ) Hymns amd P&alms. V 64 ACTS AND PBOCBBDINCii OF THE OENKRAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [JUDO, Froaoiiing to thu Young. Cnrroutox- peunes. 6. Your Committee would enjoin upon minlRtors the import- tancc of proaeiiiiij^ occuHional Ht>riiion« to the youn;:;, ami that ProsbytorioB aud Synodw ^^ivo somo portion of thoir time, at least once ovt^y year, to the couHidoration of Sabbath-school Work. 7. Your Committee cordially endorse the recommendation of the Eeport, enjoininjjf conf,'re^'ationn to meet all the current ex- ponHOB of tlio Scliool, thus aliowin;.' tlio contributions of the children to bo devoted to Mi.ssiouary .uul philanthropic objects, that they may bo early taught to give to the cause of Cluist. ■'i h 7 i P' Tomper- anca — Ovortiiros, M oatreuJ, Ontario. Dr. Thorn- ton hoard. TEMPKRANCK. There was presented and read an Overturn from the Presby- tery of Montreal, transmitted by the Synoil of Montreal, on tlio subject of Tempei'ance, praying the Assembly to petition the Legislatuie for a Prohibitory Li(iuor Law; that a Standing Committee bo appointed on tlio Sut)joct of Temperance ; aud that a Conference of the Assembly bo lield on the subject. The Overture stated that Dr. Taylor and Mr. Stewart were ajipoiuted to support the same before the Assembly. There was road also an Overture fi'om the Prosbytoi'y of On- tario, transmitted by tiio Synod of Toronto, praying the Assem- bly to enjoin total abstinence on the members of the Church, and to take measures for forming Temperance Associations in Sabbath Schools ; and appointing Dr. Thornton, Mr. John Smith, and Mr. J. D. Edmondson to support the Overture before the Assembly. Bosolution. Dr. Thornton was heard in support of tho Overture from the Presbytery of Ontario. The other parties appointed to support said Overture, as well as those to support the Overture from tho Presbytery of Montreal, were not in attendance. After long reasoning, it was moved by Prof. Gregg, seconded by Mr. J. Gray, of Orillia, and agreed to as follows : — That tho Overtures be received, aud that a Committee be appointed to ' prepare a Report on the subject, to be submitted to next Assem- bly ; and also, that they be authorized, in the meantime, to pre- pare and forward a petition, to be signed by the Moderator, to the Houses of Parliament, in favour of a Prohibitory Liquor Law. The Committee to be as follows : — Dr. Thornton, Con- vener ; Dr. Taylor, J. Smith (B.), J. Pringle, J. McTavish, W. Meikle, Walter Inglis, J. M. Cameron. J. A. F. McBain, J. Ren- nie, J. McMeclian, Ministers ; Dr. Holden, James Hossack, A. C. Singleton, W. N. Hossie, David Durie, Elders. ,v t. STATE OF RELIGION REPORT. State of "^^^^ Assembly called for tho Report of the Committee on the Religion. State of Religion. The Report was presented and read by Mr. Boport on John Scott, of London,' the Convener of the Committee. The hour of adjournmer.t having arrived, the. diet was closed with the Benediction. ( 259 ) I, K- I ', ■ I .1. ,■, 1878.] CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 65 NINETEENTH SEDERUNT. Cookk's CiiURcn, Toronto, TuoBtlay, Juno 11, 1878, 7.80, p.m. The Assembly mot ftiid wfts coustitutod with devotional exer- oiscB, Mr. ThomuH Goldsmith, at tho Moderator's request, load- ing in prayer. The Minutes of the last Sederunt wore read and sustained. Minu(«g. RKCEPTION ACT, t&C. Mr. J. M. Eiu^ hero stated that lie had lately chsoovcred that, Beoeptiou last year, ho ha(l been appointed Convener of a Committee to Act, &c. remodel tho Act for tho lloccptiou of Ministers ; tliat, not being aware of the appointment of tho Comtnitteo, nothing had boon done, and asking, either that tho Committee should bo reap- pointed, or tho interim Act reenanted and tho Committee dia- chai-ged. On motion, the interim Act for tho Reception of "'^f^^'c'ln' Ministers was again roonacted, ad interim ; and tho Committee ro-appoint- of last year to remodel the Act for the reception of Ministers od. was reappointed, as follows : — Mr. J. M. King, Convener ; Dr. Proudfoot, Dr. Topp, Dr. McVicar, Mr. A. Wilson, Prof. Cavcn, Mr. Reid, Prof. Young, T. W. Taylor, and A. Mutchmor. H. MISSION COMMITTKK RKTIRK. On leave asked, the Home Mission Committee wore iionnitted H. M. Com to retu'o for busmess, for a short tuue, during this Sederunt. buaiuesa*^' FRKNCH EVANGELICAL CHURCH. The Assembly proceeded, as agreed upon in the morning, on Pr. Eyango the Report of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, to hear j^^^'^^^'T Lt.-Col. Haultu n, who addressed tho Assembly in tho interests Haultain. ' of the French Evangelical Church in tho Province of Quebec, and specially in regard to the separate and independent position of the Synod of that Church. It was moved by Dr. Tliornton, duly seconded, and agi'eed to Bosolution. as follows : — Tho Assembly having heard Lt.-Col. Haultain as the representative of the French Evangelical Synod, resolved that the thanks of the Assembly bo given to Col. Haultain for the mformation he has communicated, and cordially wish tho Synod he represents God speed. U. p. CHURCH, NORTH AMERICA — DELEGATE FROM. The Assembly proceeded to receive tho Rev. A. G. Wallace, a U.P.Ch.,N Delegate to this Assembly from the United Presbyterian Church ^'^^f^' ^ of North America. There was read a Commission under the ' "^ ''°^" hands of the Rev. John S. Easton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the said Church, and of J. T. Cooper, Principal Clerk, appointing the Rev. A. G. Wallace, Principal Delegate, and the Rev. W. J. Robinson, Alternate, to the Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church, to convey fraternal salutations to this Church. Mr. Wallace addressed the Assembly, offering th j Christian Mr .Wallace and brotherly greetings of the Assembly whose Comroission he T-'^^'^Si'^ bore, and giving interesting details of tho number of Miuiators ^^^^ ^' (260) I 1 i ' I ' 66 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [Juue, and Congregations in the Clmrch, and of tlieir contributions for religions pui'poscs. Tlie Moderator responded, reciprocating the kindly sentiments Moderator expressed by Mr. Wallace as the representative of the United respouJed. Presbyterian Church of North America. KANKAKEE — ST. ANNE's MISSION. 1^ SIB' Kankakee St, Anue's— Overture on. Mr.' King heard. Motion. Amend- ment. Amend- ment Thanksgiv ing Day. The Assembly took up again the Overtiu'e of the Presbytery of Toronto, read at the close of List Sederunt, praying that the Assembly take steps to have the ^Mission of St. Anue's, Kanka- kee, placed under the charge of the Presbytery of Chicago, and to consolidate the French work of the Church. Mr. J. M. King was heard in support of the overture. It was moved by Mr. 11. H. Wtirden, seconded by Mr. James Watson, as follows : — Receive the Overture, grant the prayer thereof, in so far as it relates to tlie consolidation of the St. Anne's Mission, with the work in charge of the French Evan- gelization Committee, and appoint a Committee to visit the Mission for the purpose of inquiring fully into the state of affairs there ; the feeling of the people as to connection with the Pres- byterian Church of the United States ; and more particularly with a view to stimulate the lii)erality of the congregation in supporting their pastor, and the school connected with the Mis-, sion — the Committee to report to next General Assembly. It was moved, in amendment, by Principal Caven, seconded by Mr. T. Goldsmith, as follows : — Keceive the Overture, and appoint a Committee to consider the whole (xuestion of French Evangelization, as conducted by this Church, and, specially, to consider the propriety of consolidating the several schemes of French work now prosecuted by the Church, to rej)ort to the next Assembly. The hour of adjournment having come, it was agreed to sit for some time longer. A vote was then taken on the question before the house, when the amendment of Principal Caven was carried by a large ma- joi'ity, and the Assembly decided in accordance therewith. Dr. Waters stated that a telegram had been received from the Sj'nod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, now met in Montreal, asking if Thurs- day, the sixteenth day of October next, would be suitable for a day of Public Thanksgiviixg ? The Assembly agreed ;o accept the suggestion of the Synod, and appointed the day of Thanksgiviug accordingly. F.M.Com. names ad ded. FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE — NAMES ADDED. Dr. Waters read a list of names proposed to be added to the Standing Committee on Foreign Missions appointed in the morning, as agreed upon in the afternoon without being minuted, as follows, viz- : — Messrs. A. D. McDonald, John Scott, (L.), Donald McKay, of Toronto. The Assembly then adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at ballpast nine — the Moderator pronouncing the Benediction. l( iiCl ); 1878.] CAXADA PRISBTTIKIAK CHUKOB. 67 sit the the uted, amendment, and duly ^^j,uj_ and adopted, with the m«iit. TWENTIETH SEDERUNT. Cooke's Church, Torokto, Monday, June 12, 1878, 9.80, a.m. The Assembly met and was constituted, with devotional exer- eises, J. A. F. McBain, at the Moderator's request, offering prayer. The Minutes of the last Sederunt were read and sustained. Miii«(«s. EIGHTH REPORT — COMMITTEE ON BILLS, &C. Dr. Waters read an eighth Eeport from the Committee on g^^^ Report Bills and Overtures, stating the business on the docket, and tlie —com. ea order in which it should be taken up, and recommending that ^*^^*' *^' speakers be confined to five minutes ; that tiie business be finished at this Sederunt ; and that all subjects which may not be overtaken be delayed till next year. Dr. Waters moved, seconded by Mr. Cochrane, that th? Ke- nation. port be adopted. It was moved by Mr. Burton in seconded, that the Report be received exception of the clause recommending that the business be finished at this Sederunt. A vote being taken, the number of votes was equal for the y^^^^ equal motion and amendment. The Moderator gave his casting vote Amend- •irx favour of tiie amendment, and the Assembly decided accord- in^nt ear- 1 ' '' vuA bv east lUgly- iiig vole. ■ BROCKVILLE PRESBYTERY — ME. GLENDINNING. The apphcation of the Presbytery of Brockville, presented at Mr Glen- a former Sederunt, for leave to ordain Mr. Glendinning as a Brwkvilie Missionary, was gi-anted in terms of their apphcation. Pr«s. STATE OF RELIGIOK. The Assembly took up the Report on the State of Rehgion, p^.;; .jou— read yesterday afternoon. On motion of Mr. John Scott, duly sWu' ot- saconded, the Report was received, and ordered to be printed in ^o. ^t" the Appendix to the Assembly's Minutes. '■'"^ DELIVERANCE ON COLLEGE REPORTS. The Assembly called for the Eeport of the Committee to draft con«ge»— a Deliverance on the Reports, severally, of Knox College, To- DeJivei-'nce ronto, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, and the Manitoba College. The Report, embodying the Deliverance, was pre- sented, and was read for the Convener, Mr. R. Ure, by Mr. C. C. Stewart. The Report was received, and it was agreed to con- sider the ssveral clauses thereof, seriatim. KNOX COLLEGE. The recommendations in the Deliverance on Enox College ji^.^^ coll Reports were read and severally adopted. MONTREAL COLLEGE. The first and second clauses of the Dehverance on the Reports ^ . ^, .j of Montreal College were read and adopted. The third clause was read as follows : — That the Board of E ( 262 ) ■ k I «1 68 ACTS AND FROCEEDIKOS OF THB •XNERAL ASSEMBLY OT THE [June, SrdiClause. : ■t". \: 'J ■ M Motion to adopt. iBt Amend- ment. 2nd Amend meut. Ird Amend; ment. ■'il' Votes— 3rd Clause adopted. 4&5adopt'd. (3th ClauBO read. Motl-^n to adopt. 1. Ameud- raent. Management of Montreal College be empowered to make the salary of Principal McVicar two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,600) for the present year ; and, as it is expedient that the perma lent salaries of the Principal and Professors in the one Colleg i should con'espoud with the salaries of the Principal and Profes.^ors in the other, and that said salaries should be in- crease d, it be remitted to a Committee to take the whole question in respect to such salaries into consideration, and report to next Assembly. It was moved by Mr. J. M. King, duly seconded, that the clause be adopted. It was moved, in amendment, by Prof. Gregg, seconded by Mr. W. Cochrfl'^ , — That the Board of Management of Montreal College be < lupowered to make the salary of Principal McVicar, and that of Professor Campbell, each, two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). It was moved, in further amendment, by Mr. A. B. Simpson, seconded by Mr H. McQuarrie, — That the recommendation of the Montreal College Board with respect to the Principal of said College be adopted, and that the Boards of Kuox College and Montreal College be empowered \o make the salaries of all the other Professors two thousand fiv<; hundred dollars ($2,500(. It was moved, in further a:nendment, by Mr. P. Gray, seconded by Mr. R. Dewar, as I'oUows : — The Assembly having respect to the amount of stipend paid to the great Xm^j of the Ministers of this Church, have not the heart to sanction the in- crease of Professors' salaries, until the circumstances of Pastors of Congregations are gi-eatly improved. '^'^otes were taken, when the amendment of Mr. Gray was suc- cessively carried over the amendments of Mr. Simpson and Prof. Gregg : and the amendment of Mr. Gray being put in op- position to the motion of Mr. King, the latter was carried by a large majority, and the tliird clause was adopted as it stands in the draft-deliverance. . ;. 'j lie fourth and fifth clauses were read and adopted. The sixth clause wis read as follows : — With respect to the relation of Kingston I resbytery to the two Colleges, the Com- mittee recommend that the Congregations of said Presbytery be at liberty to Yorward their contributions for College purposes to Kuox College, or Montreal College, at their option ; and, further, with respect to the Overture from the same Pres])ytery, anent placing the two Colleges on a footing of equahty, they recom- mend that it be dismissed. Mr. J. M. King, seconded by Dr. Proudfoot, moved that the sixth clause be adopted. It was moved, in amendment, by Mr. J. McMcchan, seconded by Mr. W. Coultliard, — That the recommendation be not adopted, but that the following be resolved in its stead : — That the Over- ture named be received ; but that the Assembly deem it to be unwise to change existing relations in regard to College support ; further than to direct the Kingston Presbytery, in accordance with its own request, to forward the regular contributions for College pui-poses to the PreR])vterian College of Montreal. 268) m 1878.] CANADA PRESBTTSBIAN CHURCH. It was moved, in fortlier amendment, by Dr. Waters, seconded by Mr. R. Hall, — That all the contributions to the College Funds in the Presbytery of Kingston, East of, and including the city of Kingston, be sent to the College Fund of Montreal College, and that the contributions of congregations West of Kingston be sent to the College Fund of Knox College It was moved, in further amondment, by Prof. Gregg, sec nded by Mr. James Dick, — That the Presbytery of Kinf^ston be in- structed to send its contributions, as in former years, to Knox College. Votes were taken, when the amendment of Professor Gregg was carried over that of Dr. Waters : the amendment of Mr. McMechan was then put against that of Prof. Gregg when the former was carried : and the amemlment of Mr McMechan being put against the main motion, tlie amendment was carrioil, and the Assembly decided to adopt the said amendment, and substi- tute the same for the recommendation in the draft-deliverance, respecting the Kingston Presbytery. The seventh and eighth clauses were read and adopted. MANITOBA COLLEGK. The Assembly took up the draft-deliierance on the Reports of Manitoba College. The clauses of the Deliverance were read, teriatim, and were severally adopted. It was moved by Mr. A. B. Simpson, seconded by Mr. W. Coiilthard, — That the Deliverances on the Reports of Knox Col- lege, Montreal College, and Manitoba College, as amended, be adopted as a whole. The motion was agreed to, and the Assem- bly adopted the same in tei-ms of tiie motion. ,. , The deliverances as amended are as follows : — - ' - - .A, . ,/-• •:■ ( • I. KNOX CO^LEGE. - -: . ; ; . 1. That the Assembly tender thanks to the Rev. Dr. Topp, and the Rev. J. Campbell, for their valuable services rendered to the College and the Church, in cheir kindly consenting to take part in the work of the Session, when the College Staff was unex- pectedly weakened by the resignation of Pi-oloasor Inglis. 2. Tliat the sei-vices of a competent teacher of Elocution be secured for next Session. 3. That the Board be instructed to convey the thanks of the Assembly to the gentlemen who establisheil Bursaries, or Prizes, in connection with the College, during th* ])ast year. 4. That the one thousand dollars (ft 1, •))()) of the Alexander bequest used this year for current expenses be refunded to the endowment. 5. That the services of Dr. Pi-oudfoot be secured in the Depart- ment of Homiletics and Pastoral Theolo,','y for next Session. G. That the Assembly express its approval of the scheme for building now premises for Knox College, and its gratification at the measure of success with which the scheme has thus far been proseciited, and that it empower the Board of Management to procure a new site, and to make such arrangements, and enter into such contracts, as may be necessaiy, in connection with the aow college building : and, further, to sell the present site and building when suitable opportunity offers. ' 2. Amead- mont. 3. Amend* meat. Votes— Mr. M'Meoban3 amendm'nt carried. 7th and 8th Clauses adopted. Manitoba College. Deliver- ances adopted whole. Enox Col- Thanks to l)r. Topp 3t Mr. Camp- boll. Elocution Teaohur. Bursaries— thanks for. Alexander becLuest. Leeturer — Dr. Prjul foot. NewCjll. Jl f'"' I III I if; \Yi. :i;i ..I 70 Montreal College. Lecturer- Mr. J. M. Gibson. Fr. Evan- gulizatiou. ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE OBNBRAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [JtUie, Prin. Mo- Vicar's salary. Prof. Cous- Birat's salary. Lecturers. Kiugflton Pres. II. MOKTREAL COLLEGE. 1. That the Rev. J. M. Gibson, M.A., be appointed Lecturer on Exegetics for the next Session. 2. That the collections for the training of French Students, and for French Evangehzation be taken up, as last year, in all the Congregations of the Church. 8. That the Board of Management of Montreal College be empowered to make the salary of Principal McVicar two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500), for the present year, and, as it is expedient that the permanent salaries of the Prin- cipal and the Professors in the one College should correspond with the salaries of the Principal and Professor in the other, and that said salaries should be increased, it be remitted to a Com- mittee to take the whole question as to salaries into considera- tion, and report to next Assembly. 4. That Professor Coussirat's salaiy be increased to one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600). 5. That in case Lecturers be required for next Session, the Board be empowered to appoint such. 6. That the Overture from the Kingston Presbytery, anent putting Knox College and Montreal College on an equal footing, be received, but that the Assembly deem it to be unwise to change existing relations in regard to College support further than to direct the Kingston Presbytery, in accordance with its own request, to forward the regular contributions for College pur- poset to the Presbyterian College of Montreal. 7. That the Act of one thousand eight hundred and seventy one (1871), on the Constitution and functions of Boards of Examiners, for the examination of candidates for the sacred min- istry, with the exception of the third clause, be enacted, ad interim, and that the overtures of the Presbyteries of Ottawa and Huron relating to this Act be dismissed. The third clause of the Act of 1871, above referred to, is as follows : — "At the close of each session, the students in the pre- paratory course shall be examined by the Board in Toronto or Montreal, as the case may be ; and, if the examination be satis- factory, they shall then be certified, each to the Presbytery witliin whose boxmds he may reside during the summer months ; and it shaU then be the dnty of the Presbytery to prescribe such studies as they may see fit, and to examine the student before the opening of the next session, and certify him to the Senate. 8. That the Sabbath immediately preceding the opening of the Colleges be observed as a day of prayer on behalf of these Institutions. in. MANITOBA COLLEGE. Manitoba !• lu reference to the petitions from Winnipeg and Kildonan, College— anent higher education, the Committee recommend that no be at ^Kil- cbange be now made, but that a Commission of two be sent to donan. inquire into the case, and report to next Assembly ; and, fur- ther, recommend that Messrs. Robert Ure and WiUiam Cochrane be that Commission. ( 265 ) Hxamiuera —duties of. Prayer for Colleges. 1878.] CANADA FBKSBYTERIAN CHUBCH 2. BY-LAWS OF MANITOBA COLLEGE. (1.) The Board of management shall consist of fifteen Mem- bers, as provided by the Act of Incorporation, to be elected annually, five of whom shall form a quorum. (2.) The Chairman of the Board shall be appointed annually by the Aasembly ; and, in the event of no such appointment being made, or of the death, removal, or resignation of said Chairman, his place shall be supplied by the Board itself. The Board shall -appoint their own Secretary and Treasurer, who shall keep records and accounts, which shall be open to the in- spection of the Assembly. (3.) The Board shall be convened by the Chairman, at least, three times a year, and at such time and in such manner as may be determined by the Assembly, or by the Board itself. (4.) The Board shall receive annual Report from the Senate; in reference to the departments under the care of said Senate, and shall transmit the same to the Assembly, along with a Re- port on all matters intrusted to said Board, and an audited Balance Sheet of the property and financial affairs of the Col- lege. (5.) The Board shall have authority to appoint an acting Sub- Committee, with such powers as to transacting business in- trusted to the Board as may be requisite. (6.) The Chairman of the Board shall have charge of the Corporation Seal, and shall, under the special instructions of the Board, affix it to official documents. (7.) The Senate shall, at the closa of each College term, hold an examination of the students, and present to the Board of Management a Report on the studies of the classes, and on any other matters under its supervision. (8.) The Senate shall appoint annually one of their number to be their Chairman, who shall summon all meetings of the Se- nate. In the absence of the Chairman, the Senate may appoint another of their number to preside. In case of a division, the Chairman shall only have a casting vote. (9.) The Session, or Academical year, shall commence on the firit Tuesday of October, and end on the last Friday of June. There shall be such vacations as shall be fixed by the Spnate. (10.) Certificates of attendance, and of having passed the re- quired examinations, may be given by the Senate, signed by the Chairman. (11.) The curriculum of study shall be such as may, at any time, be de termined by the Assembly ; and, in the meantime, is that contained in the accompanying schedule, comprising : — Greek and Latin Classics, Mathematics, including Trigonome- try, Euchd, Algebra, Aritlmietic, English Grammar and Litera- ture, French, the Elements of German, History and Geogi-aphy, and the Natural Sciences, including Geology, Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry, with the Principles of Scientific Agriculture. The course in Commercial subjects includes Penmanship, Busi- ness Correspondence, Book-keeping, and Banking. Special courses will be given in Mental and Moral Philosophy, Logic, and Hebrew. (See Calendar.) ( 266) By-La wa. Board fifteen members. Chairman. Meetings. Beports. Sub-Com- mittee. Seal. Examtea.- tion. Chairman of Senate. Casting vote. Certifieat's Curri lum. I: ^1 ^ 72 ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE [June, College Board. Knox College Board em- powered to seU. '<;: :; Salaries-' $2,000. Dr. Willis- Retiring allowance, &c. , Motion. i:;i! I':, (12.) In reference to the Board of management already ap- pointed, it is recommended by the Committee that the Assem- bly reconsider its action, with a view to having the following ap- pointed instead : — Bqard of Management, the Eev. John Black, Hon. A. G. B. Bannatyne, Hon. William Fraser, Hon. Donald Gunn, Hon. John Sutherland, Rev. Alexander Fraser, Duncan McArthur, Gilbert McMicken, John F. Bain, John Fraser, John Sutherland M.PP., Duncan Sinclair, Rev. Samuel Don- aldson, Rev. John McNabb, and the Rev. Professor George Bryce. The Hon. A. G. B. Bannatyne is recommended as Chairman of the Board. ■' ':}■■:'■ "^y-A /-.'Tv ^i; ',, KNOX COLLEGE. :■ ■•>' - "--.. Moved by T. W. Taylor, Esq., seconded by Dr. Proudfoot, and agreed to, as follows : — Whereas, it is expedient in the interests of Knox College, that the Coi-poration of Knox College sliould be empowered, and authorized to sell and dispose of the buildings, lands, and pre- mises now held for the use of said College, in the City of Toronto. The General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church doth hereby, in pursuance of the provisions and powers con- tained in the Act passed in the twenty-second year of the reign of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, and chaptered sixty-nine, con- sent to a sale of the buildings, lands, and premises now held by the said corporation for the use of said College, in the City of Toronto ; and doth, and do empower and authorize the said Corporation to sell and dispose of the said build- ings, lands, and premises, at such time or times, for such price, and upon such terms, in one, or in several parcels, either at public auction, or private contract, and either for cash, or upon credit, or partly for cash, and partly on credit, as may be deemed most advantageous ; and doth, and do empower and authorize the Board of Management of Knox College to enter into such contracts, and procure the execution of such conveyances as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out said sale. ' ^ SALARIES OF PROFESSORS. On motion of Dr. Waters, seconded by Dr. Proudfoot, the Assembly agreed that the Salaries of Professors McLaren and CampbeU shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000), each per annum. DR. WILLIS — RETIRING ALLOWANCE, ETC. The Assembly took into consideration the Funds from which the retiring allowance to Principal Willis should be drawn. It was moved by Mr. J. M. King, seconded by Dr. Proudfoot : That the retiring allowance of the itlev. Dr. WilUs be paid, for the fiiture, in the following manner, viz.: — Four hundred dol- lars ($400), from the Aged and Infinn Ministers' Fund, and the balance of eight hundred dollars (800), from the Funds of Knox and Montreal Colleges, in the proportion of the ordinaiy re- ( 267 ) 1878.] CANADA PBKSBYTEBIAK CHUBCH. 78 venue of the respective Colleges, the revenue of the preceding year being always taken as the basis of apportionment. It was moved in amendment by Mr. John Burton, seconded Amend- by Mr. W. Coulthard : That a Committee be appointed to con- ^«^*- sider the sources from which the retiring allowance to Dr. WUhs should be drawn, and report to next General Assembly. A vote being taken, the motion of Mr. King was can'ied, and Motion the Assembly decided in terms thereof. carried : I received & adopted. FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE TO RETIRE. On leave asked, the Foreign Mission Committee were per- ^-M. Com mitted to retire for business for a short time during this Se- f^/busi* deiniut. ueaa. HOME AND FOREIGN RECORD — REPORT ON. The Assembly called for the Report of the Committee on the Homo and Heme and P'oreign Record. The Report was handed in and Foreign read by Mr. D. H. Fletcher, the Convener. The Report stated Record, that the circulation of the Record had not varied much dm-ing the past year, and was now above eight thousand ; that the re- ceipts, including balance of seven dollars and fourteen cents (S7.14), at the beginning of the year, had amounted to two thousand eight hundi-ed and twenty-two dollars and eighty-four cents (^2,822.84), and the expenditm-e to two thousand eight hundred and tliirteen dollars and nine cents (S2,813.09), leaving a balance of nine dollars and seventy-iive cents ($9.75), and closing with certain recommendations for the adoption of the Assembly. On motion, the Report was received, and the i-ecommenda- tions being considered, one by one, were severally a,dopted. The Report was then ail opted as a whole, and thanks tendered to the Convener for his diligence. » The recommendations are as follows : — 1. That, in order to increase and facilitate the circulation of Record in the Record, Sessions and Congregations be recommeuded to take quautities. it in quantities, instead of subscribers getting it singly as is the case in many congregations at present. 2. That, as by dispensing with the coloured cover, and making cover dis the outside pages take its place, the expense would be so reduced p(>nsoa as to enable the Committee to furnish the Record to Subscribers ''^^*''* at twenty-five cents (25 cts.) per annum, when taken in large quantities, the coloured cover be discontinued. 3. That the Conveners of the various Mission Committees of Commuui the Church be instructed to furnish the editor statedly with such cations, communications fi'om the Missionaries, and items of intelli- gence, as may tend to deepen the interest of our people in the work of the Church, and to increase their liberality in further- ance thereof. Also, that the Editor be instructed to abridge the reports of the proceedings of Presbyteries, in order that a larger space may be devoted to Missionary intelligence. 4. That as the removal of the Assistant Editor to Montreal AsBigtant will I'ender it inconvenient for him to retain his present connec- Editor, tion with the Record, the Committee bo instructed to supply his place. ( 268 ) Jl" ii ill i? i :>:: . lii V :i; I 7 4 iRfPS AMD PROCEEDZMaB OF THE OENEBAL A.8SEMBLT OF THE f June, SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE. BeneTO- It was moved by Dr. Holden, seconded by Dr. Thornton and tematicJ*" *8Teed to, — That the following Committee be appointed a Com- mittee on Systematic Benevolence, to take such measures as they may thmk best to attain the object contemplated, and par- ticularly, to prepare a Pastoral Letter on the subject, to be read from all the pulpits of the Church, namely : — Mesrs. J. M. Gibson, C. C. Stewart, John Burton, Ministers; T. W. Taylor, Adam Gor- don, Thomas Saunders and Dr. Holden, Elders : Dr. Holdsn, Convener. Buxton Fiuaucc. Asiembly Fund— Re- port on. I-' Hi ■ Pro rata approved. !'' ■ Minimum —Notice of II Iv Allottm'nt. A'.l congvc- fiiitions to contribute. Muiio— Oxerture on. Ui. W. Barns liimrrl. Received referred. & BUXTON FINANCE. There was handed in ami read a Statement of the Finances of the Buxton Mission. The paper was received, and was remitted to Auditors for examination, to be brought up again at next Assembly. The Auditors were then appointed as follows, namely: Messrs. Warren Bock, John Mcintosh and Bobert Beid. ASSEMBLY FUND. The Committee on the Assembly Fund, appointed at the Sixth Sederunt, and to whom was remitted Overtures from the Pres- byteries of Hamilton and Guelph, read at the third Sederunt, the former recommending that the Assembly Fund should be raised by a pro rata contribution per Clmreh member, and the latter, by a like contribution per family, again presented the ; Beport amended, which had been recommitted yesterday. The ' Beport was read and received, and its recommendations adopted ' ' as follows : — 1. That the principle involved in these Overtures is fair and equitable, and accordingly approve of it. 2. That the Finance Committee be instructed to intimate an- nually, as early as possible, after the meeting of the General Assembly, to the Treasurer of each Presbytery, the minimum • amount to be contributed by such Presbytery from year to year. ' 3. That Presbyteries be instnicted to allot among tlie several congregations within their bounds the sum indicated in the notice of the Finance Committee, and to see to it that such sum be E^'^^nt to the General Agent of the Chm'ch. 4. That all congregations be required to contribute to this Fund. SACRED MUSIC. There was taken up and read, an Overture from the Presby tery of Ottawa, transmitted by the Synod of Montreal, setting forth that it was desirable that the service of praise in our Clmrches should be performed with more efficiency, and sug- gesting the expediency of employing a teacher to open classes, tor instruction in Sacred Song, in several cities named in the Oveitm-e. Mr. WiUiam Burns, under appointment of the Presbytery of Ottawa, was heard in support of the Overture. The Overture was received, and was referred to the following Committee, to report at next Assembly, viz. : — Messrs. Wilham (269) 1878.] CANADA PRESBTTE BIAN CHURCH. 76 this Burns — Convener — Win. Moore. Mutohmor, John Harclie. H. J. McDiarmid, Alex. FRENCH EVANOELIZATION. There was prefiented and read, in part, the Report of the ^r. Bran Committee on French EvangeHzation. The Report was re- geilaation ceived, and was ordered to be printed, in an abridged form, iu "•Por*. ths Appendix to the Assembly's Minutes. STATUS OF RETIRED HIMISTBR8. The Assembly resumed eonsidisration of the Returns to the Retired Remits on the standing of retired ministers, interrupted by the gtatui'©*"" adjournment on Monday forenoon. The motion and amend- delayed, ments then submitted were read. On motion of Dr. Proudfoot, duly seconded, the further consideration of this subject WM de- layed till next Assembly. STATED COLLECTIONS. Colleat'nt On motion of Dr. "Waters, duly seconded, it was agreed that _gta4d.° the Stated Collections of the Church be the same as last year, and be taken up at the same periods, with the exception of th« Assembly Fund, the contributions to which, under the new regu- lations, shall be sent to the Agent of the Church, not later than the end of October. COLLECTIONS AS FOLLOWS t — 1. Widows' Fund, on the 3rd Sabbath of September. 2. Assembly Fund, not later than the Slst October. 8. French Evangelization, on the second Sabbath of October. 4. Kankakee, on the first Sabbath of November. 5. Home Mission Fund, on the sthird Sabbath of December. 6. Colleges — not later than the 31st of January. 7. Foreign Missions, on the third Sabbath of March. » professors' salaries — COMMITTEE ON. The ^loderator then appointed the Committee agreed upon Salanea of in the adoption of the third clause of the deUverance on the Z.\?om'°oii Reports of Montreal College, to take into consideration the whole question as to the salaries of Professors, and report to next Assembly, as follows : — Dr. Topp, Convener, Messrs. D. H. Fletcher, W. Cochrane, J. M. King, J. Scott, (L.) P. Gray, Dr. Taylor, J. Burton, A. D. McDonald, A. B. Simpson, J. Watson, D. Patevson, Hon. J. McMurrich, James Hossack, Warden King, James Brown, T. W. Taylor, John McLennan, H. Young, A. I. McKenzie, Dr. Holden. KANKAKEE MISSION AND FRENCH EVANGELIZATION. The Moderator here appointed the Committee agieed upon Kankake* last night, by the adoption of Principal Caven's motion on *Fr.BTa»' Overture regarding the St. Anne's Mission and French £!com.*°ftt EvangeHzation, to take into consideration the whole ques- tion, and the propriety of consolidating the schemes of French work, and to report to next Assembly, as follows : — Dr. Topp, Messrs. A. A. Drummond, T. McPherson, Dr. Burns, ( 270 ) Ik V .'■ !*: ^-i'f ; ; iniiii if: I ! ■ \i, ;, '••'. 1 ■ ' 1 '^'' '1 III': :4i '¥ -i ' VI Vi' li 70 ACT» AND f ROCEEDINOi OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, [June, 1878. J. M. KiiiR, Dr. JmninfTR, Dv. McVicni", J. W. Mitchell, .T. M Gil.soii. W. Bennt'tt, II. H. Warden, Dr. Taylor, Warden King, T. W. Taylor, James Court, H. Young— Mr. J. M. King, Con- vener. ST. anne's mission finance. St. Auue'B Mr. J, W. Mitchell, from the Committee on the Misaiorv at Finance. gt_ Anne's, Kankakee, presented and read an audited Balimce Sheet of the receipts and disbursements of that Mission during the past year, showing the total receipts to be three thousand two hundred and eighty-nine dollars and ninety-six cents (88,289.96), and the expenditure three thousand five hundred and eighty-one dollars and sixty-one cents (83,681.01), leaving a balance at debtor of two hundred and ninety-one dollars and sixty-five cents ($291.65). The paper was received. THANKS, TbaukB. It ^^^ moved by Mr. Torrance, seconded by Prof. Biyce, and unanimously agi-eed to : That the cordial thanks of the General Assembly be tendered to the Christian friends in Toronto, for the hospitality extended to its members during the present meeting; to the Trustees of Cooke's Church, for the accommoda- tion afforded; and to the different Steamboat and Railroad » Companies, for the reduction of fare to the members of Assem- bly travelling by their respective lines. moderator's closing address. Moderator's The Moderator then briefly addressed the Assembly, again Address. returning thanks for the honour conferred upon him by his appointment to the Chair, and for the assistance^ received from the members of Assembly tlu'ougliout the Session, and by which his duties had been rendered comparatively easy and pleasant. A CLOSE. Close. .;:: J . The Moderator gave out for praise the one hundred and twenty-second psalm, verses sixth to the ninth, inclusive, which being sung. Principal Caven led the Assembly in prayer. The Moderator, then, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the only King and Head of the Church, declared the Assembly dissolved ; and, in the same name, indicted another General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church, to meet in the city ot Ottawa, and within Knox Church there, on the first Tuesday of June, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, at the hour of half-past seven of the clock in the evening. The Session was closed with the Apostolic Benediction. WILLIAM REID, M.A., Moderator. Wm. Fraser, yf""^ Clerks of the General Wm. Cochrane, M.A., p. t., ^^T , ^ . ^-^^f ^ ,<^«"'»^'» ' ' i' 'J Presbyterian Church. Cooke's Church, Toronto, June 12, 1873. "t T^ ll ! 1: *i \m 1 1 H I 3 w I INDEX. FAOB Absence, leave ot, A. Mutchinor 61 Aged ami Inttim MiuiHlcrs' Fund— Ilopoit on 18 " Itoport rocolvod and referred 18 " Committee on Hoport 23 " " Deliverance 62 " Standing Comuiittee 58 Assembly Becord— Committee on, and lieport of 14, Gl " rroachiug before— Committee on— lleport of 19, 23, 31 ■' Fund, Overtmes road and referred 18 " Committee on 23 »' " Report ro-committed 60 " Rei)ort adopted 74 " next to, meet at Ottawa 60 I3enevoleiiee, Systematic 74 Bennett, Rev. James, introduced— heard 31. 53 , Bills and Overtures, Committee, appointment to 14 " " eight Reports 15,21,23,27,36,43,54,67 Bruce Presbytery, Memorial of 15 Business Committee, Report of 14 " Diets for I5 " Change of order 45 Buxton Finance 57 " " Paper on 74 Colderwood, Dr. H., introduced— heard 40, 52 Changes, Summary of g Clerk, pro tern., Mr. Cochrane, M. A., appointed 8 Close '. 70 Collections stated « 75 Colleges, Knox and Montreal, Reports and papers 22. 24, 30 " Appointment of Professor Campbell- 32, 30 " Dissent on resohition to appoint Prof, in Knox— Rev. J. M. King, et al.... 33 " Appointment of Prof. McLaren 32, 33 " Papers— Overture, Kingston, Petitions Manitoba referred 39, 40 " All papers received, and dissent 24 " Committee on Reports and Papers 40 " " to meet for business during Sederunt 53 " Deliverances 67—72 C«mniissions, Report of Clerk y " Committee on, and Reports 14 10 1;) Congregations erected 12 i TT !1 SI i ; I l\ f r'' '1 1 > i ■i'f i i J i\' li is : : 'i 1? if ■ : il ' '1^ \ ;l ,■ ! ■■ f / Ji- "■Mi ll ;■ ' I'M INDEX. PAOB. Congregational Union, Deputation to 15,19 " " Letter from 63 Correspondence and Deputations, Committee on 14 " " " Reports 19,40,41 Death of Ministers 6 Delegates introduced— heard % " Ber. P. If. MoLeod, Eng. Fres. Church 10, 42, 62 •• " G. Patterson, Pres. Ch. L. P 31,63 " " A. P. Peeke, Ref. Ch. U.S 32,34 •• " J. Bennett, »Pres. Ch. L.P 34,53 " " J. Badie, D.D., LL.D., U. P.'Ch., Scot 39,62 " " H. Calderwood, LL.D.,U.P. Ch. Soot 40,62 " " T. Guttery, and D. McLean, Esq. Pri. Meth 44 " " J. James, Pres. Ch. U.S 44,62 " " Mr. Norton, Pres. Ch. U.S flB " A. G. WaUace, U. P. Ch. U.S 60,62 Demissions 8 Deputations, Committee of arrangements 14 Reports 19,40,45 Devotional exercises, 2nd Sederunt 15 Dissents— Dr. Mc Vicar, in re. Report Com. on Bills— Mont. CoU 84 " Rev. G. Cuthbertaon and Rev. N. MoDiarmid— College Papers 25 " J. Ross >icol, Mr. A.— Application— Pres. Owen Sound 17 Nomination Committee appointed 10, 23 I.eport of 5fi Opening Services 3 Ordinations 10 Patterson, Rev. G. — introduced and heard 31, 53 Peeke, Rev. Alouso P.— introduced and heard 32, 34 Preaching in Cooke's Church — Com. on and Report 19, 23, 31 Previous Question 47 Primitive Methodist Conference— Letter from 35 " " " Deputation from 44 " " ' " Deputation to 40 Proudfoot, Rev. Dr., appointed Leotiu-er : 09 Bdception of Ministers dm-ing year 12 " " Committee on applications 14 '• " Reports of Committee 35,43 " Act— Committee to remodel 05 Record, Homo and Foreign- Standing Com. and Report 58, 73 Records of Assembly, and of Synods and Manitoba Pres. Committee on 14 " " Reports of Committees on Records 61 Religion, state of —Standing Com. on 59, 67 Report on 64 Remits —Committee on Returns 14 " Returns, Report of Committee 37 Retired Ministers— Standing of considered 37 " '• " Delayed 75 Roll of Assembly, an'-i '• " Htiiudiii!,' Comnuttoc apiioiutcd 58 " " ]iooks— lli.'port of OoiniiiitcB on "U Sl.Aiine'a — Kankakee-Mi.s sion — Stauding Com. apiiointod 58,75 " " " Coiu-enei- niipointeil 59 " " " Ovoitiue— I'lcs. Toionto 60 " " " Fiiiiince 76 Sahu-y— Principal McVicar 68, 70 Salaries — Professors Campbell and McLaren 72 Salaries of Professors — C(.mmittoe on 75 Staudiutj Comiuittcos— exception to mode of appointing 16, 17 " " Koiriination Committee 16 Avpoiuted 56—69 " " To ro])ort meetings and attendance 59 Statistics Report received, and to bo i)riuted 51 " Standing Comuiiitae appointed 58 Students Licensed (lurinj; year 12 " Committee on t;;>plicatiou.s to license 14 " Applications froin Prcsbytoi'ies, and granted 19, 20 " Students loavin:.; Knox College for Montreal 2.S Synods' Records— Committees on and Reports 14, 01 Telegraph, Dominion Co. — 13oc k and Letter from 16 Temperance 04 Thanks 76 Thank3givingl):i.y 06 Thomson, Mr. Thos.— Application, Pres. Huron 17 Translations 11 Tranaterence — Jlinistws and Congregations 11 Turnbull, Mr. M.— Application Prcs. Ottawa 18 Union Ileport—liead— received —Considered 2.5, 20, 27. 28 " Basis considered lir >t and adopted 27, 28 " Dissent— Itov. J. lloss ct al. with reasons 28, ;U " Committee to answer reasons 94 Cousideriition of lie lort continued 41, 43 " Disscnt—Kev. J. lloss ci «;.— Headshii) of Christ 4S " " '' Modes of worship 44 " Consideration continued 45, 40 " Answers to reasons of ■Jissent 45, 46 " Deliverance on Keport 47—50 " Committee rc-appointed .50 lire, Rev. Robert- name Avith(h-awu, Professorship 3;j Wallace, Rev. A. G.— Delegate U. P. Ch., N. A 60, 05 Widows' and Orphans' Pund— Report road and adopted 2i> " " " Standing Committee 50 Willis, Rav T,i-._ Allowance— whence paid 72 Wright, Rev. Walter— Application for re-admission 19 '• '• Referred to Reception Committee 19 " " Report— and remitted to Bimcoo Presbytery with Absbh- sors 36, 3'J Young Men' Christian Association— Letter from 16 I IV~ !' f|l I > .(I ' I n I If 1 ii ft • ADDENDA TO INDEX. PAGE. Remits to Presbyteries, &c., Union Question 47 •♦ " " Foreign Missions — Mr. Gordon's Overture. G2 " Committees — A, & I. Ministers Fund — Report and recommendations 0'2 ♦• ♦• Temperance 64 " •• Reception Act — ti^ remodel 65 «« . •' French work- -Consolidation of. 66, 75 •« " Professors' Salaries 70, 75 ERRATA. PAGE. 26. Line 31, insert "Committees of the" between the words "the" and "four." • 27. After line 12 from bottom, insert " The Report was received and adopted." 29. Line 15, after "recommendations," insert " were." 11, after "character," insert "and." 3, insert "The Report was received and adopted." 18, insert " Mr." before "George." ^ 31, for "Ottawa" read "Ontario." 10 from bottom, for "S. Gray" read " P. Gray." 4, at end, insert " seconded by Dr. Taylor." 24, for " Burton" read " Burson." 28, for "Smith" read "Straith." 11 from bottom, for "were" read 'was." 26, for "Rulus" read "Rufus," andfor '• D.D ." read "M.D.'' G from bottom, for -Church," read "Churches." 15 " " omit " the United Pves. Church in." 5 " " for "accepted," read "adopted." 17, after "1873" insert "3." 18 from bottom, after "authority," insert " that." 10 " " insert "hath" before "left," and read "doctrines" for "doctrine." 27, after " Prof. Caven," insert " and unanimously agreed to," u,nd for "not expedient" read "inexpedient." 25, for "Fraser" read " Traver." ; 14, for "Barton" read "Burson." „. L , , . 9, for "last" read " the morning." ■ _ 31. t( 32. tt 33. ti 37. 4( 37. li 38. U 38. tt 38. ti 39. u 40. It 41. u 44. (t 44. 1( 45. it 46. tt 46. tt 48. 48. tt 58. t( 66. tt ■1 :( i.,t f ! ' ■ ii - ■ I .H 1 1 m t! I' 1,1 ,1 III 13 14 h \ f APPENDIX. REPORT OF THE HOME MISSION COMMITTEE * OF THE CAN-ADA PRESBYTEEIAN- CHUECH, FOR 1872-73. . ¥F 1 : t 1 ; i ! \ 5 ' , \ i 1 i \ iv 'i 1 1 '^ ' i 1 1 ' ( '« i' ' ■1:11 I J , / I ) ( ) I APPENDIX. REPORT OF THE CANADA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOit isrs-'irs. The Home Mission Committee in presenting their Annual Reixirt to • the General Assembly desire to express their gratitude to the great Head of the Church, for the encouraging progress mnuifested in the operations of the past year. The tal.les which accompany this Eeport, containing the several amounts contributed by the various Presbyteries of the Church, and the list of Mission Stations and supplemented congregations under the care of your Committee, indicate a growing interest in this important department of our work. They also show, that just in proportion as we extend our Missionarjr operations from year to year, new fields of usefulness are ready for occupation, when the Church is prepared with men and means t(j undertake the work. The statistical taljles have been prepared with the utmost care, and every effort made to render them a complete exhibit of the Home Mission operations of the past year. In those cases where blanks are found in the several tables, the blame rests with individual Presbyteries, whose returns are incomplete, or through misunderstanding as to the precise information necessary for making up the Annual Report. Your Committee have had under consideration, the propriety of revising and simplifying, if possilde, the Schedules now in use, but in yiew of the fact, that importfint changes may be made by this (Jeneral Assembly, both as regards the composition and workings of the C( mmittee, they deem it best to leave this matter to the new Committee to be appointed for the ensuing year. Every effort has been made during the year to increase the interest of Presbyteries and the liberality of the Church at large in our Home Mission work. At the meeting of the Committee in October, it was agreed to send deputations to visit the congregations in a certain number of Presbyteries, and in the event of the result being satisfactory, to continue such an arrange- ment from year to year, until all the Presbyteries in the Church had been visited. The Presbyteries selected for visitation this year were those o*^' Paris, Cobourg, Guelph, Huron, Montreal and Bruce. In some cases the deputations did not carry out their appointment, or the time appointed by the Presbytery to receive them did not suit the convenience of the deputa- tion, and one of the Presbyteries, by a majority, refused to receive any deputation from the Home Mission Committee. Notwithstanding all these drawbacks, in those Presbyteries visited the results have been satisfactory pecuniarily, and much good has been done in awakening an interest in our Home Mission work, clearly proving the necessity and value of such visita- tions. Your Committee would recommend that in sending such deputations in the future, should the Assembly approve them, the Home Mission Com- mittee should have the authority of this Court for their action, that the object contemplated may be attained in every Presbytery of the Church. m i I il I I r Mi :, ii i> '* The iVri'ENDIX. TABULAR STATEMENT. rollowing TiiMo sliows the aiuomits contributed ami (.■xpendod l)y the rresbytericrt of the Church during the past year, ami also the increase or decrease, and the excess of exi)enditure or contribution in the several cases : . !' 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P^ X ti c» I "i.C ?5 t- Cl CI X © © ■o X CO lO in CO o m CO 8 o APPENDIX. 11 s ci f •o I.-5 ?5 OV S5 -t -o in ^ : 1 F-4 ; 8 o In tlio ainoimtrt rcceiv coutribiition.s iiie iuclinkMl Moiitreiil Presbytery SW Ottawii "" 24, SABBATH SCHOOL CONTTIIBUTIOXS. ed diiriii;,' the year, the following SuLbath School Kiii^'stuu Cdbourg Ontario Toronto 00 :57 (.0 from Erskino Church, ^lontreal. 12. (;4.;J5 1.3. 2;j:), 71J 1 i I > (I Owen Sound " Hamilton " Durham (( Pari.i u (iuolph u Loudon fj.oo t( 22.18 (( .■).8.') t( 8.00 (( 22.SI (( :J0.18 II Miidoc 31-O0, and Brock Street, King- s^tou, .?>^.()0. Betorboro', 840.0O ; Port Hope, .?20.()0 ; and Kecne, i?4.?.j. Whitbv. Gould ' Street ^.•).').00 ; Cuer Howel, 820.00; Sherbourne, N., ^19.11; Tonmto, West, $W.h) ; Charles Street,!?!). 00 ; Davenport, ^17.00 ; V.av Stret't, 8-13.58, and Toronto, East, 340.00. Owen Sound. McXab Street. $1G.18, and Einbrook .sn.oo. Durham. Piver Street, Pari-J. Chalmers' Church, 815.34 ; First Chirch, 87.50. Sarnia, 813.8G ; First Church, Lon- don, 80.32, and Strathroy, 81'^.00. TABULAR ST.VTEMENT, 1861-73. i - v • • In order to show the increased liberality of the Church for Home Mission^!, we append the various amounts raised from 1801, the year before thu Union, to the present date — 1873 ; AMOUKTS RAISED FOR HOME MISSIONS FROM 1861 TO 1873. In 1861, the year before the Union of the Churches, the sum contributed by the Presbyterian Church of Canada was $4,841.68. By the United Presbyterian Church, 82,630.87. In all, $6,972.55. After the Union, by the Canada Presbyterian Church : 1862 , $4,614 23 1863 5,571 67 1864 8,912 71 1865 6,666 61 1866 6,073 57 1867 8,721 02 1868 $9,844 £7 1809 10,198 99 1870 11,452 ©0 1871 12,248 00 1872 14,706 00 1873 19,022 63 This table shows considerable progress. And yet it is not by any means in proportion to the wealth and membership of the Church. The Statistical and Financial tables of the present year will furnish evidence that many of our wealthiest congregations are doing little or nothing for Home Missions. Until such time as Presbyteries realize the vast import- ance of this work, and deal kindly, but faithfully with such congregations, we must continue as a Church to occupy but a secondary place in Mission- ary enterprise, leaving many districts entirely destitute of the Gospel, or allowing other denominations to enter in and take possession. ■i- ■'* f I -1 ; I 4i ^'t>. V^. .0^, %%' IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 25 I^|2j8 |2.5 Hi 1^ 122 •u ,3. Warn 1.4 lllllii& 4 ^ .<^^^. 1 7 ^, vs y % c^f /^^ i\ ^^ •ss <^ V ijrr- ! , 1 11 '■ ': ■i ''■ lL.1. 1 n 1 ; , 1] 1 ■,:' ;li 6 APPENDIX. STATE OF THE FUND AT DATE, FOR 1S72-73. Amount contributed during the year by Presbyteries and from other sources $19,022 63 Payments made to the several Presbyteries as ,- per Financial Table, and other dis- bursements $18,119 78 Proportion of General Expenses and Agent's Salarj 0410 00 Interest on Money Borrowed during the year $133 64 $18,693 42 Leaving a Balance cf. $329 21 10TAL AMOUNT RAISED FOR HOME MISSIONS. Receiv-ed by the Agent of the Church • $19,022 63 * Collected by Students of Missionary Society in connection with Knox College 2,220 27 $21,242 90' It will be seen from the Financial Table, which gives the contributions and expenditure of the several Presbyteries, that with one exception, all the Presbyteries of the Church in Ontario and Quebec, have increased their contributions during the past year, and in some cases, to a very large extent. It may seem invidious to specify individual Presbyteries, but yoiu" Committee cannot but call attention to the gratifying increase in the Mon- treal Presbyterj', amoimting to $1,455.69, and making the total contribution for the year $2,708.69, as against that of 1872— $1,253.00. The Presby- tery of Toronto, it will also he observed, stands highest as in former years ; its contributions amounting to $2,777.34. Deducting the amount expended in that Presbyterj'^ for Home Mission work, it leaves in the treasury the handsome sum of $1,794.74. The Presbyteries of Hamilton, Paris, Chatham, Stratford, Huron, Ottawa, and Bruce are also worthy ot* mention for largely increased liberality during the year. Nothing has tliis year been received from the Free Church of Scotland, but the Irish Church has sent $243.53 for Manitoba, according to the arrange- ment entered into at last Assembly, with reference to Mr. Donaldson. That amount, with $210.00 of interest on moneys collected for Manitoba College, and sundry donations of $284.20, make up the $737.73, noted in the Table, as received from other sources than the Presbyteries of the Church. The increased expenditure of the year is mainly due to the demands made upon your Committee by Manitoba and British Columbia, beyond that of any former period. This expenditure, however, so far from being reduced in the future, must of necessity be increased ; for in addition to Manitoba and British Columbia, several of our Eastern and Western Pres- byteries in Ontario are entering upon important Missionary fields, which, if properly worked, will demand a very large outlay. Your Committee have the fullest confidence in the members of the Church, that a cheerful response will be made to every new appeal. MISSION WORK IN PRESBYTERIES. The Presbytery of Ottawa have a large Mission-field, and are putting forth great efforts to bring it thoroughly under religious influence. The eleven distinct fields within their bounds, embracing eighteen Stations, as * Information has not been received as to the amount collected by the Missionary Society in connection with the Montreal College. A statement of its operations will appear in the Appendix to the Minutes of Assembly, APPENDIX. reported to last Assembly, have, during the year, been increased to fourteen fields and twenty-five Stations. One of these new fields, called the Upper Ottawa, stretches from Pembroke west to Lake Nipissing. By the authority of the Assembly, a Missionary has been appointed over this wide range of country, whose head quarters are at the mouth of the Mattawa river. In this important field much good will doubtless be done in the summer season by visiting the different families, sparsely settled here and there, and in the winter among the lumbermen. Another large Mission district has been attempted in connection with the Evangelization of the French on the Upper Gatineau, about eighty miles north of Ottawa. In this field there wUl be two laborers duiing the season, one in connection with the Student's Missionary Society of the Montreal College, and another under the direction of the Freneh Evangelization Committee. Bathurst and South Sherbrooke is another new field, long neglected but giving great encouragement of ulti- mate success. Clarence and Cambridge is also a new field, to be worked in the meantime by the students of the Missionary Society in Toronto, and likely to become of some importance, by the opening of new railways near the district. Kinbum, a new station opened during the year, has been organized in connection with Pakenham. Wilbertorce, formerly a heavy burden on the Home Mission Fund, has, during the past year, been able to discharge all its liabilities without assistance, and it is hoped, may continue self-supporting. Pakenham and Nepean, formerly Mission Stations, have had Ministers settled over them during the year, and give every prospect of becoming strong Churches. In connection with this Presbytery's Mission work, mention ought specially to be made of a new organization and Church erected in Hull, a suburb of the city, by the joint efforts of the Canada Presbyterian Church, and the Presbyterian Church in connection with" the Kirk of Scotland. Your Committee feel that there is no other Presbytery in the Church more deserving of sympathy and substantial aid, in its arduous Mission work, than that of Ottawa. In the Presbytery of Toronto, Home Mission work in the city and elsewhere within the bounds, is prosecuted with a degree of energy most praiseworthy and encouraging. Many of the stations are becoming self- en pporting, and beginning to erect Churches. In the Mulmur and Melancthon group, in addition to ihose reported last year, a new station has been opened at Shelburne, a point on the Toronto, Grey & Bruce Rail- way; an acre of land purchased for a site for a Church and burying-grouiid, and part of the material already on the ground for the erection of the building. In Aurora, where Mr. Bruce has been laboring for some time , a tasteful and commodious Church has been erected at a cost of $3,600, and opened under auspicious circumstances. Towards the erection of this Church, handsome contributions have been given by members of our Church in Toronto and elsewhere, while the people themselves have given liberally in proportion to their means. In the Report presented by Mr. King to the Presbytery of Toronto, at their meeting in April, the Com- mittee saiy that " they cannot too strongly express their appreciation of the spirit which has led Mr. Bruce to give his energetic and valuable labors to this long neglected field, and their thankfulness to God for the measure of success which has attended them." At Sandhill, one of the stations connected with Mono Mills, a commodious frame church has been erected free of debt. Weston has new become a regular charge, under the pastoral care of Mr. Pettigrew. In the city of Toronto, mission work is carried on at Davenport in connection with Charles-street Church; in Duchess-street in connection with Knox Church; in St. John's Ward in connection with Cooke's Church; and in Caer Howel street and Sherbourne street in w^ f !'(' . ■ I J^ . APPENDIX. connection with Gould-street Church. Negotiations are also in progress by the congregation of Gould-street Church to purchase ground in the north-west part of the i ity, and erect premises suitable for mission work. The Muskoka district, under the care of the Presbytery of Simcoe, is in much the same state as it was at last Assembly. At that time Mr. Barron was appointed as an ordained Evangelist to occupy dillerent portions of the field, but was soon compelled to leave, ou account of ill health. It has been found exceedingly difficult to get permanent laborers of a suitable character to enter this most necessitous district, while transient visits and occasional service are of little value. The people for the nu)>t part are very poor, and unable to do much to sustain ordinances, and unless our Church is prepared at once to spend a considerable amount in maintain- ing Mission Stations, the danger is, that our cause will permanently sutler, and other denominations take possession of prominent centres that might now be connected with our Church. The last formed Presbytery in our Church, that of Bruce, has entered vigor(jusly on the work of Church extension. In answer to en(|uiries made by your convener, Mr. Tolmie writes: " Our Prusbytery was formed in August last. We had then the following vacancies: Langside, Cuhoss, J'ine River, Riversdale and Enniskillen, Nortli and Centre Bruce, Port Elgin, Dumblane and Glammis. The Rev. D. Davidson has been ordained the con"re"ation of Langside, and the Rev. William Ferguson over over the congregation ot Glammis. Port Elgin and Dumblane have been charge, and have called the Rev. D. G. be settled in Au^st united, and now form one pastoral McKay, who has signified his acceptance, and wil'i be settled in next. A new station has been organized in Pinkerton village, and has been attaclied to Riversdale and Enniskillen, forming one pastoral charge. Culross has called the Rev. P. Currie, of Aldbro — result not yet known. A la'.f'" congregation from the Township of Huron, formerly part of ilr. crant's congregation, has applied for admission into the Presbytery and been received. The contributions to the schemes of the Church, so far as known, have more than doubled last year's, and I believe will still be better as our people are getting mors alive to the claims of the Church. We have reason to be thankful for the past and trustful for the future." Lake Superior. — Your Committee have been unable to do anything during the winter for the stations along Lake Superior. Last summer, Mr. Hamilton, of Fullarton, gave three months' service to Prince Arthur's Landing and Fort William, followed by Mr. McMullen, of Woodstock, who gave a month's service, and the Rev. James Smith for about the same length of time. The other stations, Sault Ste. Marie, Bruce Mines, and Silver Islet, were partially supplied by the Student's Missionary Society of Knox College. Your Committee had hoped to have a Minister at Prince Arthur's Landing during the entire winter, and did everything in their power by way of advertising and private correspondence to secure a suitable person, but failed in their efforts. This summer, very excellent appoint- ments have been made for all the stations. The Student's Missionary Society of Knox College have appointed Mr. Rennelson to ^ault Ste. Marie, and Mr. McPherson to Silver Islet ; and the Home Mission Committee have appointed Mr. McKerracher to Prince Arthur's Landing and Fort William. Your Committee deem it of the utmost importance to have regularly settled ministers at Silver Islet and Prince Arthur's Landing. Letters from warm-hearted Presbyterians in both these places assure us that a large proportion of the stipend would be raised by themselves, as the people greatly prefer the Presbyterian Church. iiiTi APPENDIX. 9 MAXITOHA. Very encoumgiiig progress has bovin iim'le ill the Province c^ Manitolia during the past year. The indications are that our Church has a finn hokl of the Presbyterians in that new country, and a wida spliere of usefulness before he.-, if she is only able to supply ordinances to the new Protestant settlements that are springing up in every direction. Since the last meeting of Assembly, the Rev, Alexander Frazer, formerly of Port Elgin, has settled in the Province, and taken charge of the stations at little Britain — Park'M Creek and Mapleton. In the autumn of last year, your Committee were notified by the Presljytery of Manitoba that the Rev. William Fletcher found it necessary to return to Ontario, on accou. t of impaired health. At the same time a ]iaper was presented to the Hoiue Mission Committee i'rom a large nuri'ber of the settlers in that district, asking that the Rev. Alexander Mathoson, formerly of Manitoba, but recently of Lunenburgh, in the Pres- bytery of Brockvillc, should be a))pointed to the stations left vacant by ^Ir. Fletcher. Y )ur Committee after due consideration, appointed Mr. Mathesou to this field, and the appointment having been accepted, Mr. Mathe^on left in November for his new sphere of labor, and has since preached at Portage La Prairie, High Bluff, Burnside and Poplar Point. At the recent meeting of the Home Mission Committee held iu April, a lengthy communicati ui from the Presbytery of Manitoba was read, in wliich two additional Mission- aries were urgently sought l)y the Presbytery, one to itinerate from place to place without any settled charge, and another to share the labors of the present Missionaries, and thus confine their services to fewer points. Your Committee in view of the state of the funds, dii.l not see their way clear to respond to the r^fpiest as presented, but agreed to send one additional Mis- sionary to Manitoba, as soon as a suitable person can be found. The Report of the Presbytery of Manitoba for the year is in substance as follows : — " There has been great increase in our work generally, and in our contri- " butions during the yey '. When all our collections are in, we expect to " !• ive raised toward tne Home Mission Fund for the year ending 31st " luarch about $[)60 as against ^206 last year. Manitoba College was in- •' corporated at the last session of the P( rliament of the Province. This, its "second year, has \)pm Successful. We have had during the present term "24 students, 3 in elementary department and 21 in regular curriculum. " We have raised by collections, &c. for the College during the year $186 " for ordinary expenditure ; ^310 by fjes, and above §300 for the furnishing " fund. There will be due Mr. Moody (assistant), by end of ifarch, .$150; so " that for College purposes during the year, there has been raised §946. In " addition to this, it is only right to mention, " Winnipeg Ladies' School," " incorporated at last session, which is virtually a Church Institution. For " this there has been raised fully $700, and a building costing from §4,000 " to §5,000 is likely to be erected. Thus for higher education we have con- " tributed in the Presbytery during the year $1,646. CHURCH BUILDING. " Building of every kind is most expensive. Most of our new comers " are poor, and the majority of the old settlers have taxed our utmost efforts " to keep them at all up to the mark. It recjuires great exertion to erect " even a very plain building. In dealing with the various Congregations, "it was laid down as a principle that church building cannot exempt from " raising the rei^uired amounts for the minister, i. e., for the Home Mission " Fund. The Portage has, during the year, finished its church, raising for " the year some $300. High Buff has raised §250 for its church, and will " soon have it finished. Mapleton has finished its little church, and raised " §100. Knox Church, Winnipeg, iu June last increased its size by an ad- rr M ; J I nm iiijifljlj:;! I!:.- ' i fc- Ml - ■■ ■ ■■ :| if iiliiii / . ,^ rl ■ i- . '' .i - :■'■'-' "^- iii 1 T h • , APPENDIX. ** dition of 30 or 40 sittingSj from which it had as reported last year, cleared ** off the last of the debt of $225. The addition was made at a cost of 6270. *' In November, another addition became necessary, and 60 sittings were *' added at a cost of $509. The total amount for building, church improve- "ment, College, assisting weak stations and incidentals from April 1st, 1872, ^*to April 1st, 1873, for Knox Church is $1,238.62. This is independent ** of the $400 for Home Mission Committee and $300 for Mr. Moodie to be *' yet raised. Palestine has also contributed work to Mr. McNabb, estimat- ** ed at $150. The sums reach for church building and maintenance about '' $2,050 in the Presbytery." CHaRCH BUILDING — PROSPECTIVE. " Springfield. — A Canadian settlement, strongly Presbyterian, twelve *' miles north-east of Winnipeg, has determined to build a chur h; has a lot ** of four acres; has part of the material on the site; and expects to have its " church ready for occupation this summer. " Bockwood. — A similar settlement, fourteen miles north-west of " Winnipeg, is also struggling to put up a church. During the present *' week they are engaged in collecting materials for the purpose. " Little Bntain. — Is at present pushing on its new church. It is " intended to put up a stone church 50 x 30 The congregation is poor, ** but has a few energetic individuals. This congregation has done better ** this year than ever before in contributing. " Knox Church, Winnipeg, cannot long put off a new church. The ^' church enlarged as aforesaid is filled — it will hold from 200 to 250. The " congregation held its 1st communion in May of the past year — another *'in November, and the 3rd a fortnight since. There nave been received " 35 members by certificate and 16 by profession, making a roll of 51. A " new church at all suitable cannot be thought of here under $15,000, and *' for people, many beginning business, this will be a hard strain. It is " true, the congregation is the mort influential in the Province, and the " necessity of church-building is freely talked of, so that circumstances may ** force the congregation to build during the present summer. Some of our ■" new settlement ■> of mixed population, are erecting school houses to sc^rve *' as places of worship until churches can be built." CHURCH BlIlLDING FUND. We have established a fund for assisting weak congregations to build churches. Building is so expensive that this will be a great boon. The conditions upon which this will be distributed will be something Like the following: $50 will be given if — 1st. The congregation raises the amount levied by the Presbytery for H. M. Committee. 2nd. The property is secured. 3rd. Building is 24 x 30, and shingled (minimum). 4th. This will be given as soon as building is enclosed. Knox Church began the fund by a small evening collection towards the object; and Joseph McKay, Esq., of Montreal, has with characteristic liberality set $400 to my credit in the Bank here for this end. We have had instances already of the benefit arising from the establish- ment of this fund. Connected with Churches, it may be mentioned that we have had an Act passed through the Legislature for holding Church property, and a Committee appointed by the Presbytery to ascertain the condition of all Church property within the bounds. APPENDIX. 11 OUR WANTS. 1. By a reference to the map accompanying, it will he seen that four stations in the Portage District are under the care of Mr. Matheson. This is an important region: it cannot he overtaken hy Mr. Matheson alone. There are two other points also, one five or six miles north of the Portage Chiirch, and the other north-east of Poplar Point, which seem likely to be calling for supply in connection with this group of four, making tlius six stations. We must divide this field, and in order to do so are in need of another laborer — an active, energetic and strong man is needed especially — a Ti umber of people in the group speak of bein" able to pay at least the salary of one of the two missionaries thus required for next year. 2. We need very much a missionary to itinerate for a year at least. We have several localities in which our people desire at least occasional service, and cannot be supplied by our present staff of laborers. One group of stations marked on the map a.s Point de Chene, on the Dawson road, south-east of Winnipeg, have never been visited by a Minister. One of our catechistw, whom we had appointed as colporteur of the Bible Society, a very valuable man, in his rounds made a religious census. In the region referred to he found 51 Presbyterians old and young. These, of course, are but the nucleus of a larger settlement. Then our stations, Springfield, Rockwood, and the new station of Cook's Creek need more attention. The two catechists allowed us have done good service in these places at a small cost. For $100 we have got much assistance. We propose to drop one of them and employ Mr. Moodie, my assistant in the College, as a catechist. He has only a year to nnish of his theological course, having studied in Scotland. Were such a missionary as we propose sent out. Point de Chene, Boyne, Pembina, Springfield, Rockwood, and Cook's Creek would be a large field. We propose that he should work under the Home Mission Committee of the Presbytery, and should a suitable man be sent, he may be exceedingly useful to our cause. If Mr. McKerracher, the student who was understood to be willing to come last year, was sent out to finish his last year under the Presbytery, I know of no more suitable man. The great increase in our contributions this year is likely to be much greater next year, if all goes well. Three or four places, new this year, will be on a contributing basis next year ; and some, where there has been an increase this year, can bear another increase next year. committee's report resumed. The congregation of Knox Church, Winnipeg, which up to last Decem- ber paid but f 400 of the Missionary's salary, agreed at that date to give a stipend of $2000 per annum, to a Minister, and requested Professor Bryce to supply the pulpit and take charge of the congregation from that date un- til this present date, in the hope of having secured by that time a Pastor of their own. This arrangement necessitated some change in the professorial staff ot Manitoba College. Professor Bvyce accordingly wrote the Committee in December last, asking additional assistance in the College, to enable him to devote more time to Knox Church, but with the distinct understanding, that any extra financial burdens, should be borne by the Church in Winnipeg, and not by your Committee. Your Committee, in view of the fact that Professor Bryce had been appointed specially, though perhaps not exclusively to take charge of the Manitoba College, did not feel at liberty to relieve him entirely from teaching in the College, but agreed to endeavor to secure an additional teacher on the terms proposed. While negotiations were pend- ing between your Committee and certain Ministers of the Church, who intimated their willingness to go to Manitoba College, a telegram was J^ 12 APPENDIX. I received from Professor Bryce, to take no further steps in th'" matter, and subsequently a letter was received, intimating' that Mr. Moody, a student of the United Presbyterian Divinity Hall, iti Edinburgh, had been secuicd to teach in the College, and thu.s reJieve Professor Bryce to some extent of the combined labors of Church and (,'ollege. This arrangement ends with the pres(;nt month, and' your Committee earnestly trust that the congreg- ation of Kno.v Church, Winnipeg, will now choose a Pastor for themselves, so as to allow Professor Brycu to attend mainltj to the work of the College, to which he was designated by the Assembly. Professor Hart, who is under the cave of the Presbyterian Church in connection with the Church uf Scotland, continues to give his valuaV)le services in the (JoUcge and co-operates with the members of Presbytery in Missionary work in (litferent parts of the Province. With reference' to our Missionary work in ^lanitoba, the Home Mission Committee at its last meeting passed the following resolutions, as recom- mended by a sub-commii-tlce to wlunii were referred the Report of the Presbytery of Manitoba : namely — " That the moneys raised by the Stations in Manitoba for the sup]iort V of tilt; Missionaries, be not reyanled ascontriiuitions to the Home .. :;' ^lission Fund of the Church, but as^x(7/meH^s toimrih the support of ihn Mlssionarks, and accounted for as such in the accounts of the Presbytery. " That no niuney shall be paid by the Home ^fission Committee to the Missionaries at ^lanitoba, save at certain stated Qiiartirhj ])eriods, and then only on the order of the Convener alter the Presbytery shall Jia\e nuule certified returns of the amount contributed for the support of the Missionary in respect of 1 v/honi the claim is made. " That the Presbytery be informed, that this Committee will not be responsible for the payment of the Missionary services of any person, who ia employed without the authority of this Com- mittee." It was also agreed that Mr. Jamieson, the Missionary to British Columbia be paid quarterly, and then only on the order of the Convener of this Committee. In accordance with the appointment of the last Assembly, your Com- mittee in conjunction with the College Board, have had prepared an Act for the Incorporation of Manitoba College, which was sent to the Presbytery of Manitoba for tiie purpose of being laid before the Provincial Legislature and passed into law. Your Committee have had as yet no official intelli- gence that the Act has passed the Legislature, but from other reliable sources are enabled to state that it has been passed into law. The thanks of the Assembly are due to T. W. Taylor, Esq., for his valuable services on this as on other occasions. BRITISH COLUMBIA. At last General Assembly, the British Columbia Mission Avas transferred from the care of the Foreign to that of the Home Mission Committee. Your committee received it, on the distinct understanding that the salary paid Mr. Jamieson, the missionary, out of the general funds of the Church was $1000, in adtlition to a free manse, and whatever was paid him by the several congregations to whom he preached. Of that amount, for the year now closed, $500 was to be paid by each Committee. It was not until the 9th of February last, that your convener received any letter from Mr. Jamieson, and not until the same time in March, that any financial state- ment came into the hands of your Committee. From the financial state- 11:1'^ AI'PEXriX. 13 incrit then sent, and ajjponded to this report, it apjieartd that the congrega- tions had raised fur the year ending December 1872 the sum of $1,103.32, of wliich Mr. Jainieson received $4r)9.20, and §1 30.75 for travelling expenses tw nnd from stations, the balance havinj. lieeu expended on re2)airinf' churches, &c. On turning to the Ti'easurer's accounts in Toronto, your convener found that for the current year, from May. 1872, up to 15th Feb- ruary, 1873, Mr. Jameison liad drawn from the funds of tlie church $1,295 namely, $722.50 from tlie Foreign, and $572.50 from the Home Mission Funds ; in all $295 — above what the Home Mission Committee had under- stood at last Assembly, was Mr. Jamieson's salary, namely, $1000. Mr. Jamicson, in his letter conveying his financial statement, writes tJhat he cannot support liimself and family on $1000 as stipend from the gejiera' lunde of the Church ; further, that for some time past he has been drawing on Canada for about $1,300, with $600 from the people, and that until lately he heard no olijections on the part of tlie Foreign Mission Committee. Mr. Jamieson hae written the Foreign Mission Committee protesting ag.ainst any new arrangement, and asking liberty^ to diinv $400 in addition to the $1,295 he has already received for the year, making in all $1,695 from the Funds of the Foreign and Home Mission Committees. If to this is added ihe $459.20 paid Mr. Jamieson by the people, we have a total for the vear of $2,154.20. Your Committee did not feel themselves at liberty to make tliis advance without the sanction of the Assembly, and intimated the same to the Foreign Mission Committee and Mr. Jamieson. They feel that in regard to whatever misunderstanding has arisen between Mr. Jamieson and the Foreign Mission Committee they are blameless, and could not dischar"e such a claim without speciiic instructions i'rom this Assemldy. Mr. Jamieson writes to your convener that should the Ci.'uch grant him the $400 claimed (above the $1295 already paid), for the pasi year, he will endeavor in the future to do with $1200, from the general funds of the church and whatever the people can raise in addition. Yorr Committee through the convener, has intimated to Mr. Jamieson that, w'thout the sanction of the Assembly, they can promise nothing more than $1,000 per annum. The Assembly can easily understand from these statements the very difficult and delicate position the Home Mission Committee have Ijeen com- pelled to occupy in this matter, and they now re.spectfully ask the General Assembly to give such definite instructions, as shall preclutle all possible misunderstanding as to Mr. Jamieson's salary in the furtire. Mr. Jamieson urges the committee to send, without delay, another missionary to Nanaimo, the field left vacant since Mr. Aitken's return. He says that " the people intend to ask an immediate ' yes' or ' no' from our Church, and in the event of failure to apply to the old country and the Old Kirk in the first ijlace, and then to anybody that will furnish them with a Presbyterian Minister." He also asks that a third missionary be sent to itinerate in the central districts of the country where a great many people of our own and other Churches are entirely destitute of the means of grace. Your Committee have, for the present, taken no action whatever in regard to these applications, and leave them in the hands of the Assembly to dispose of as it siiall see fit. Mr. Jamieson's financial report is here\nth appended : — p . I i f n ■ r : f I * r :H' ■■t I i i i I .:=!,:;, ' > •iii! u APPENDIX. ABSTRACT Of Financial Report of Presbyterian Congregation in New Westminster, B.C., for the year ending December 31st, 1872. jVcw; Wesimiiister. SunilayCollections, PewRents, Ac, &c '. IS.'JS 11 Subscription List 221 50 $579 61 Repairing Church; repairing and Painting Manse, In- terest on Debt, Insurance, &(• 374 87i Balance §204 71^ North Arm. Subscriptions and Collections. .'?! S3 25 Less Travel' "ng Expenses 35 50 Balance i?147 7i Lungley and Maple llidgc. Sabbath Collections and Sub- scrij.tions $121 73 Subscriiitions to P.uild Chwrch. 140 00 Less Building Church. $138 50 Travelling Expenses... 41 50 $261 73 180 00 Balance $81 73 Burrard Inlet. Sabbath Collections and Sub- scriptions $78 73 Less E.Kpeuses 53 75 Balance $24 98 Total— IS tw Westminster $204 74 North Arm 147 75 Langley 81 73 Burranl Inlet 24 98 $459 20 PAYMENTS Made Rev. R. Jamieson, by Agent of the Church, for 1872-73. Dnk. A Mount. Mayl $150 00 July 300 00 August 100 00 Sept. 2« y. 45 00 Oct. 30 300 00 1873 Jan. 19 300 00 Feb. 15 100 00 Total $1295 00 Forenrn Missions. Home Slissions. $150 00 150 00 $150 00 50 00 50 00 22 50 22 50 150 00 150 00 150 00 50 00 $722 50 150 00 50 00 $572 50 At the last meeting of the Home Mission Committee, a Sub-Committee were appointed to mature a scheme, with a view to the more efficient work- ing of the supplemented congregations. The Committee recommend the foUowing for adoption by the Assembly: 1, That for the future a minimum contribution of ^4 per communi- cant, and $6 50 per family, to the salary of the minister, be required before a congregation is entitled to be placed or continued on the list of supple- mented congregations. 2. That in the case of congregations in which the members in full com- munion do not exceed 100, and in which the rate of giving per communicant is $6 or over, the Committee be empowered to recognize the exceptional APPENDIX. 15 $150 00 50 00 22 50 150 00 150 00 50 00 ill com- lunicant eptional liberality by a proportionate increase in the supplement granted ; and in the event of tne Assembly giving its approval to this recommendation, that the H. M. Committee be instructed to frame regulations by which the principle may be carried out in the way to stimulate most largely tho liberality of the congregations concerned. Your Committee desire to express their thanks to the Missionary Societies connected with K iox College and Montreal College, for their aid during the year. Many most important fields have thus been occupied, and valuable service rendered. In the ai)pendice8 to this Report will be found Tables containing the list of Mission Stations and supplemented congregations for the year; the Report of the Sub-Committee on the distribution of preachers; the Report of the Students Missionary Society of Knox College ; and lists of the Ministers, Licentiates, Lay Catechists, and Theological Students, at present under the direction of your Committee. All of which is respectfully submitted. WILLIAM COCHRANE, Convener. Brantford, Out., June 4th. 1873. EEFOET OF COMMITTEE ON DISTEIBUTION OF PROBATIONEKS. Your Committee have to report that during the year there were 37 names on the roll of Probationers, 14 of whom obtclaed settlements, six have withdrawn, some on account of sickness, some to take charge of Mission Fields, and some with the view of leaving for one or other of the adjacent Provinces. The total number of vacancies for the year was 98, or 19 in excess of last year, of which 28 procured pastors, 10 of these bv translation, 4 of Ministers without charge or Probationers, whose names had never been re- ported to your Comniittee ; and the others irom the roll, after having been employed for longer or shorter periods in the service of the Church. During the quarter reachii.g from July to October, 1872, there were 20 Probationers and 42 vacancies; in the following quarter there were 24 Pro- bationers and 66 vacancies ; in the 3rd quarter there were 19 Probationers and 62 vacancies; and in the last quarter — that which is now current — there were 18 Probationers and 57 vacancies. The fluctuation observable in the number of vacancies is accounted for by. arrangements made with students, especially during the summer months, for supply, Presbyteries yielding to the request of Congregations, some of which are in circumstances to support settled pastors, and have called with the promise of such a stipend as was considered adequate for the Minister's support, should he accej- ., without any supplement, but which, when the Colleges closed, availed themselves of a more regular supply than they could have of Probationer's services, and at greater economy to their funds. While this system has its advantages to the Congregations in one respect, it has its disadvantages in another, inasmuch as they are cut off for the time- from the opportunity of hearing those open to be called and ordained over them, and it bears come aspect of injustice to the Probationers who have honestly and honourably placed themselves at the disposal of the Church to- take the appointments they may receive. Your Committee have to report that, as in former years, eo in the one just closing, Ministers have demitted their charges and been loosed from them by their Presbyteries whose names have not been reported to them for distribution, and who have received appointments to vacancies "without coming through the Committee," in violation of a resolution of Synod ■II ■ r ( ■ I IG ArrEN'Dix. \'ii 'tm :m atlui)t('e a fairer one to all parties than the present, as its design is to enable all Probationers to see all the vacancies of the Chu.ch, and all the vacancies to hear all the Probationers, and if in any in- stance stated, supply by one person for a given time is required, it can be obtained with the consent of that persou through the Committee. An ex- ample of this occurred during the present year, in the case of one who asked and had leave granted him to withdraw his name for twelve months, with the view of iindertaking missionary work in a certain district, although your Committee learn that the arrangement has fallen through after a short trial. A communication received from the Presbytery of Simcoe was consid- ered, in December last, to the eftect that the Rev. J. Barron had been forced through iU health, to retire from the Muskoka Mission, and that an or- dained Missionary was required for that field. Your Committee while fully recognising the importance of that district, and expressing their readiness to co-operate so far as they could with the Presbytery of Simcoe in occupying it, yet *'i>lt that it was not in their Province, but belonged to the Home Mi8si( 'ommittee to make such an appointment, and they have reason to undersiaud that this has been done by engaging Mr. Marples, whose name Lad been placed on the list at the beginning •i April last. All which is respectfully submitted, ROBERT TORRANCE, Convener. Guelph, 26th May, 1873. APPE NDIX TO THE REPORT OF THE HOME MISSION COMMITTEE. p u% ^:r:1 i- , I! 11 p. ; 18 m ^ CO Fig <)^ <5 APPENDIX. 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Indian Lands Llngrwluk ....; Wiiwlow 2nd St. Thorese. Orand Frenler» and St. EuBtaehe New Olaagow St. LoiiUanJ Valleyfleld.. St. .iDseph St. Ch., .Montreal Pakenham Kenf rew and Castleford . . . Nei)ean BrUtol SiKjncenlllo.Edwardsbursrh tic Lyn and Yondfe , Kemntville Ac Oxford Hllis. South Oower 4 .Vlountain Osiiabrut'k and C'ulquhuun Settlement Oananoque Camden and Shelfiold .... Lansdowiie DemorestvUle St. Columbus and St. Paul Spriiifjville and Bethany. ., Cobourjf Percy and Canipbellford . . , Perrj-t<>wi , Uakhills, and Kendal Baltimore k Coldspriiigs . . WoodviUe Prince Albert & Port Perry Wick and Oreenbauk Beaverton Uxbrldife and Lcaskd.lc. , . Enniskillen Orang^ville 8carborou(jfh Markham Cooke's Church. Toronto . Mulmur and Melaucthun . . York Mills & Fisherville Flamborough Ancaster, E. and Medonte, with Victoria Harbor anp Way erley. — The central station of this group, Medonte, was formerly part of the charge of the Rev. Mr. Craw. Service was held here every Sabbath morning, (the attendance increasing from 45 to 90,) and alternately at Tay and Victoria Harbor in the afternoon. A new station in VVaverley was opened during the summer, and the meetings were well attended though the service was only occasional. The sacrament was admin- istered in Tay by the Rev. Mr. Craw, Sept. 8th. There are in all about 43 com- municants in the field, which is a necessitous one. Tatal contributions, §115 60. 4. MusKOKA. — A missionary with discretionary powers, as to location, Was sent to the free grant district in Muskoka. Ser , ices were held more or less regu- larly at the following points : — The Magnetawan, Dodge's Depot, Hyerson Junction, Port Carling, Lake Rousseau, and Muskosh ; — the missionary conducting Bible classes also where possible. The collections at the various points amounted to $43 86, 5 Parry Sound District. — As it was expected that the Presbytery of Simcoe would send a missionary to Parry Sound village, the Society's missionary was instructed to occupy the northern portion of this extensive district. His attention was directed chiefly to four points, viz. : — Hagerman, Narrows of White Stone Lake, A^'.Kellar Falls and Bower Settlement. Occasional services were also given at Paiij Sound village and Blair Settlement, as no missionaiy had been Hent to these places. This district is of recent settlement, but is important as the centre of other settlements which are likely to be formed. Contributions from all the stations amounted to $72 74. 6. SoMBRA. — This is a new field in the Presbytery of Chatham, on the River St. Clair. It comprises stations at Sombra village, Black Creek and Sydenham, at all of which the greatest interest was manifested and flourishing congregations established. These were organized by the Rev. Mr. King, of Buxton, and the saorament administered. There are in all about 60 members in fall communion, and it is expected that after next summer they will be in a Gition to call a minister and be self-sustaining. They raised last year $211 75, ides a liberal donation to the missionavy, , 4 r Ill V V '. i i'iS'l i ''Hi ' l„ -I' I I! V, ;■- ir ; 'I'! ^\^m. 34 APPENDIX. 7. SaultSte. Marik, &c.— There were three stations supplied by the mis- sionary in this district, two of them at the Sault, and in the township of Korah regularly, and Bruce Mines occasionally. The report from this field is unfortu- nately not so hopeful as from the others, though the probable importance of the place in the future will prevent it from being given up.. The attendance at the Sault was from 25 to 30, and at Korah from 35 to 50. Total amount contributed 1122 21. 8. Manitoulin Island.— This is a new field taken up last summer by the Society with some hesitation, but the report of the missionary fully justified the step. The missionary's headquarters were at Michael Bay, where the people aro inoetly Presbyterians; attendance about 50. Services were alsd conducted at South Bay, Providence Bay and Jones' Settlement, at all of which there were good meetings. Contributions $29 15. 9. North Hastings. — As formerly this field was divided into two groups of stations, and .«upplied by two Missionaries, who exchanged places at the end of three months. Their services were much appreciated. This is a large and important field which deserves more attention than it has as yet received from the Church. Tha Presbytery of Kingston is endeavouring to secure an ordained missionary to remain in it for a length of time. Such a missionary is much needed. Group I. Comprehends a district 15 miles in length by 4 wide, with two preaching stations in the Townships of Carlow and Mayo. — attendance at the former, 75 to 100 ; at the latter, 25 to 30, with good Sabbath Schools at each. Group II. Com]irises a district 30 miles in length, with five preaching stations — Kerneghan's Settlement, with an attendance of 60 or 60 ; Fiss' Settle- meut, attendance 30 to 40 ; Doyle's Corners, attendance 50 to 60 ; Wicklow, a new Station, Harcourt, attendance 30. The Sacrament was administered at the leading points by the Rev. Mr. Stew- art to 52 members in all, 10 of whom joined for the first time. Contributions amounted to $147 60. 10. Upper Ottawa. — This is or ol' "le most interesting and difficult fields occupied by the Society ; extending r .pwards of a hundred miles above Pem- broke up the Ottawa and Mattawa rivtia to Lake Nipissing. He held services at all the important points as often as possible ; but hardships and expo.sure brought on sickness, which compelled him to leave the field before the summer was over. The contributions at the various points amounted to $105 25. As the Ottawa Presbytery has determined to station an ordained missionary at Mattawa, the Society will not occupy the field this year. MISSION WORK DURING WINTER 1872-73. During the winter months occasional supply was sent to Penetanguishene and TVyebridge, Waubaushene and Port Severn, Tay and Medonte, North Hastings and Sombra. These services were much appreciated by the people. The chief attention of the Society was, however, directed during the winter to Mission work in the City of Toronto, in conjunction with the various congrega- tions, which iefrayed all the expenses connected therewith. Services have been held at four (joints — on Duchess street, on Sherbourne street, on the Davenport road, and on Bloor street west. Through the efforts of the Students, who regu- larly distributed tracts and visited families in the neighborhood, the meetings vere all well attended. M 33ION FIELDS, 1873. Penetanguishene, &c. ; Wyebridge and McRae Settlement, Waubaushene and Port Severn ; Tay and Medonte ; Port Carling and Oravenhurst ; Parry Sound ; Hagerman, &c. ; Sault ste Marie ; Silver Islet ; Sombra ; North Hastings ( J Missionaries). APPENDIX. 30 the mis- )t' Korali unfortu- ce of the ice at the ntrihuted ler by the stified the people are iducted at there were ,wo groups the end ot large and ed from the n ordained uch needed. ., with two ance at the at each. re preaching Fiss' Settle- "Wicklovr, a V. Mr. Stew- Joiitributious lifficult fields s above Tem- pld services at fosure brought tner was over. .8 the Ottawa ;attawa, the leuishene and [i Hastings and g the winter to fious congregft- lices have been Ithe Davenport ats, whoregu- the meetings kul)aushene and Parry Sound; Urth Hastings NUMBER OF MISSIONARIES. la 1869, 3 ; 1870, 6 ; 1871, 9 ; 1872, 11 ; 1873, 13. REVENUE. In 1869, 1569 29 ; 1870, $1357 05 ; 1871, $1759 82 ; 1872, $2220' 27. In conclusion, the Society desires to express its thanks to its frienda who have by their liberality and confidence enabled it to tarry on its work, and to the great Head of the Church for His goodness in so abundantly blessing its etforts to advance His kingdom, ' JOHN SCRIMGER, m.a... Seoretary. Knox Colleoe, Toronto, | March 17 th, 1873. J REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF KNOX COLLEO-E, TORONTO- The Board of Management of Knox College, in presenting their annual report, have, in the first place, to notice the change which has taken place in the statf of Professors, since last Assembly. The Rev. Dv. Inglis, ProfefS)r of Systematic Theology, having resolved to accept a call given to him by the Reformed Church on the Heights, Brooklyn, New York, sent to the Chairman his resignation of the chair which he occupied. A meeting of the Board was accordingly summoned without delay, inasmuch as there was a necessity for immediate action. And at that meeting, held 2nd Sept., 1872, it was resolved that the Board should, in the circumstances, take the responsibility of accepting his resignation, subject to the review of the Assembly. The Board, at the same time, made temporary provision for the teaching of Systematic Theology during the Session by appointing Professor (tregg, and Dr. Topp to conduct the classes in that subject — the former for the first three months, and the latter for the remainder of the Session. The Rev. Dr. Proudfoot ful- filled his appointment by the Assembly as Lecturer on Homiletics and Pastoral Theology for the latter naif of the Session, and the Rev. John Campbell con- ducted classes in Church History during the first three months of the Session. The number of Students, as will be bserved from the report of the Senate herewith transmitted, has been 56, — 41 in the Theological department, and 15 in the Literary department. A considerable number of young men, looking forward to the ministry, are passing through a University course. With reearu "^o Financial matters, the income of the past year, from all sources, has been $9,226.90, and the expenditure (a detailed account of which is given in the College Financial Report) $9,307.84, leaving a balance against the land of only $80.94, instead of $365.00 last year. The Endowment Fund is now $5,192.10. The Bursary Fund received in all $3069.34 viz., balance from last year $569.64 ; $1,199.70 in donations and interest, and investments repaid $1,300. The ex- penditure was $1,750.00, invested ; Bursaries and scholarship $1,186.00 ; Print- ing and stationery $42.89, leaving a balance of $90.45. It was agreed that, while the sum of $1,000 received from the Alexander bequest be in the meantime used for current expenses of the college, that sum shall be a first charge upon the income for the present year, and placed to the credit of the Endowment Fund, and that the action of the Board in this 'matter be reported to the General Assembly. > lis I' I ',1 1';! 0^' vil' IjIN l:.! 1:^ il; ■;-*■ 36 APPENDIX. It will be perceived that, had it not beon for this sum of a thousand dollars having been added to the income, there would have been a considerable deficit in the fand for current expenses. And the Board accordingly report this fact in connection with the action of the Assembly last year with reference to the King- ston Presbytery in the matter of allocating its contributions for College purposes. In relation to the fact of three Students having left Knox College during the currency of last Session to attend another College without being certified by the Senate ^f Knox College, the £oard of Management endorses the action of the Senate. The Board recommends the Assembly to appoint an additional Professor, with a Lecturer. The Board further suggesits to the Assembly the propriety of appointing a day of special prayer for the blessing of God upon the Theological Institutions of the Church. The Board having frequently had its attention directed to the subject of a new building for College purposes, and being convinced that it would be desirable to have a building more commodious and adequate for the requirements of the College, appointed a Committee, with power to add to their number, to. consider the whole subject, and to report. This Committee after fully discussing the matter at several meetings, gave in a report (which is herewith transmitted) to the^effect, (1.) That it was necessary to have a new building, and (2), in favorable terms as to the prospect of success in such an undertaking. The Board accord- ingly appointed a large committee of gentlemen throughout the Church generally, to aid in getting subscriptions for the object contemplated. It is matter of gratification and thankfulness to be able to announce that through the exertions of Professors Caven and Gregg subscriptions have been obtained to the amount of considerably over $40,000. Many members of the Committee were of opinion that a more suitable site for the new College than the present might be had. But of course the Board has no authority to sell the present building or site, and therefore awaits the decision of the Assembly on that point. In the meantime it may be stated that arrange- ments have been made, by which a larger and more advantageous site in several respects, can b% had for a reasonable price, in the event of the Assembly deciding to make a change, and to sell the present premises and site. All which is respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER TOPP, Chairman of the Board oj Management. REPORT OF THE SENATE OF KNOX COLLEGE. SE.SSION 1872-78. The Senate has to report that the number of Students in the Theological department of the College during the past session was forty-one. The List is as follows: — First Year: Messrs. Peter Straith, William Frizzell, John H. Eatclifl", Hugh McPhayden, Andrew Tally, Dugald McNeill, Allan Bell, J. A. Carmichael, William Reid, Robert Scott, James S. Stewart, Donald B. VcRae, Alexander Stewart. Second It^'ir: Donald McKeracher, James Bryant, James Paterson, Isaac Campbell, H. H. McPherson, Alexander Stewart, Robert Thynne, Dr. J. B. Fraser, T. P. Fotheringham, Hector Currie, Donald McUonald, R. W. Leitch, Hugh McKellar, John K. S. Burnet, Peter Nichol, William George. Third Year: John Scrimger, D. C. Johnson, NeilCnnie, Ebenezer Panton, George Baptie, A. Y. Hartley, Robert Qunn, David Whimater, W. A. Rennelson, John McClung, Alexander Gilray, David J. Caswell. ^fl APPENDIX. 37 1 I dollars leficit in a fact in le King- lurposes. iring the id by the m of the »rofessoT, )inting a [utions of ijpct of a I desirable [its of the J, consider issing the fitted) to I favorable d accord- generally, matter of 3 exertions anjount of itable site Board has le decision ,t arrange- in several V deciding agcment. L Katcliff, an Bell, J. art, Donald Paterson, rt, Robert rrie, Donald amet, Peter ezer Panton, iBter, W. A. well. Mr. William George of the 2nd year, is a Student of the U. P. Church, in Scotland, but was allowed to give attendance on the classes, with the view of being certified to the church with which he is connected. Three of the Students in the foregoing list were not in the classes during the second Term of the Session ; their cases will be more specially adverted to in a subsequent part of the Report. The following brief abstract of the several Class-Reports is here given : — Professor Ca/vcn taught three classes, — the Senior Exegetical, the Junior Exegotical, and the class in Biblical Criticism. In tlie Senior Exegetical class, which, as in former Sessions comprised the Students of the second and third years, lectures were given on the Epistle to the Romans, chaV)s. 6-] 0, and on selections from the prophecies of Isaiah. Each Student of tne third year, as required by the Church, prepared a critical exercise with additions ; these exercises were read and criticised m the class. The Junior Exegetical Class read critically the first five chapters of the Acts of the Apostles and the first nine chapters of the Book of Genesis. A series of Lectures on the principles and History of Scripture Interpretations was read in this cla.ss. Biblical Criticism was taught partly by text-book and partly bv lectures. The class on this subject, as in Juuior Exegetics consisted of the first year's Students. The attendance on these classes was regular and punctual, exce])t in some instances towards the end of the Session, where illness prevented. The conduct of the Students was in all castas exemplary Professor Gregg conducted the class in Apologetics, wliich consisted of the Students of the first and sucoud years. In consequence of Professor Gregg's having to teach the classes in Systematic Theology during the first part of the Session, only two Lectures a week were given on Apologetics. During the second Tenn five Lectures a week were given. The subjects discussed were Natural Theology, the Evidences of Revealed Religion, inlra-Scriptural, and extra-Scrip- tural, and the inspiration of the Scriptures. Daring the first three mouths of the Session, Professor GiCgg, in accordance with the request of the Board of JManagement, conducted the class of Systematic Theology. The class consisted of the Students of the second "ud third years. The chief Subjects discussed were the Covenant of Grace, the Pe on and Offices of the Mediator, the nature and extent of the Atonement, and Effectual Calling. Trofcssor Gregg also examined the Lafiin Discourses of the third years' student. Br, Tcpp reports that, as appointed by the Board of Management, he had taken superintendence during the last three months of the Session, of the Class engiged in the study of Systematic Theology. The subjects dealt with were: Justification, Faith, Union with Christ, Repentance, Adoption, Regeneration, Sinctification, The Perseverance of the Saints, and Esohatology. The attendance of the class was regular, some members of it not having been absent from a single meeting. Dr. Topp expresses unqualified satisfaction with the attention and conduct of the class in every way. The Senate would here desire to record its appreciation of the valuable service rendered to the College and the Church by Dr. Topp, as also by Mr. Campbell ; bith gentlemen kindly consenting, at the request of the College Board, to take part in the work of the Session, when the College staff was un<^xpectedly, and, to our deep regret, weakened by the resignation of Professor Inglis. Dr. Proudfoot taught during the latter half of the Session, the class of Homi- letics, which was composed ot the Students of the second and third years, numbering in all twenty-five. Forty-two Lectures were read in this class, and twenty-seven discourses of Students heard and criticised. The attendance of the Students, except when interrupted by sickness, was regular ; and the interest manifested in the work of the class very great. ■^-■t r II •" 38 APPENDIX. ;ni! Dr. Proudfoot remarks on the great disadvantage at which the Students of the Homiletical Chiss are placed, for the want of any thorough previous training in general Khetoric. The Rev. Mr. Campbell reports that, in accordance with his appointment by the College Board, he conducted the class in Church History during the first Term of the Session. The class comprised the Students of the first and second years. Kurtz was employed as a text hook in the class, but prelections were also given embracing matter derived from other sources, whilst the arrangement observed by Kurtz was not adhered to. The ground gone over extended from the beginning of the Reformation to the present day. Mr. Campbell reports perfect satisfaction with the attendance of the Students, as also with their general deportment and their attention to the studies of the class. In the Preparatory Department of the College, there were fourteen Students during the first Tenn, and fifteen during the second. The Students in this Department received instruction in Classics only, in immediate connection with Knox College ; the Board of Examiners prescribing certain classes to be attended by the Students of the respective years in the University College. The list of Students is as follows: — First Year, D. G. McKay, C. Cameron, D. McKenzie, W. J. Smitli, P. C. Goldie, T. Kenning, T. Coulter. Second Year, D. Tait, R. Fowlie, A. H. Kippin, H. McKay, W. Gallaher, R. Henderson . Third Year, D. D. Fraser, and in the second term, S. Atcheson, who had attended two Sessions and a-half previously. At last Session, the classes in Latin and Greek were conducted by Messrs. Scrimger and Rennelson ; who, in accordance with authority given by the College Board, were appointed by the Senate as tutors. Mr. Scrimger, who taught Latin, reports that for the study of this language the students wer« divided into two classes, — the Senior, comprising the second and third years, and the Junior, composed of the first. Subjects of study in Senior class : — Virgil, iEneid, Book VI, 1 — 475 ; Horace, Odes, B. II.; and Latin prose composition. The Junior class read Virgil, ^neid B. VI. , and were exercised in prose composition. Mr. Jtennelson states that he found it advisable to have all the students in one class for the study of Greek. The class read Xen. Memorabilia, B. I., chaps. 1 — 5, and was regularly drilled in the verb ; the uses of the moods, and of the preposi- tion, and tne History and structure of the Language. Hoth Messrs. Scrimger and Rennelson report regular attendance and satis- factory progress in study, on the part of their classes. Having obtained the sanction of the College Board to secure the services of a teacher in Elocution, the Senate engaged Mr. Taverner to lecture on that important subject. The Senate has pleasure in bearing testimony to the interest which the students manifested in Mr. Taverner 's instructions, and to the good fruit which, it is believed, they have borne. The Senate hopes to have Elocution established as a regular part of the College course. The Stiiidents' Metaphysical and Literary Society was maintained with much spirit. A good deal of attention was given to the composition of Essays, and to Elocution. Discussions of important questions were held monthly, and three public meetings of the Society took place during the Session. The Senate, whilst not wishing that the exercises of the Society should encroach on the regular work of the classes, gladly recognizes the important aid rendered by it toward the literary culture of the, students. , The Assembly's rule as to the preaching of students during the Session has been faithfully adhered to ; and the Senate would record its conviction that the action of the General Assembly taken last year at the instance of the Senate, has been benefical in its operation. APPENDIX. 80 udcnts of I training tment by g the first ad second ions were angement I from the ce of the he studies Students ts in this ;tion with ; attended Cameron, Second [enderson . , who had >y Messrs. he College 1 language the second 1—475 ; class read !nts in one laps. 1 — 5, le preposi- aud satis- services of re on that le interest o the good Elocution with much iys, and to and three ate, whilst gular work toward the Session has n that the Senate, has During the year a considerable number of valuable works have been added to the Library by purchase, and several volumes have been presented. The thanks of the Senate are due to several of the contributors to the first volume of the "Canada Presbyterian Church Pulpit," for appropriating the proceeds of their respective sermons in aid of the College Libraiy. Very careful examin- ations of the Library has been made during the Session by a Committee of Senate in coinuncCion with the Librarian, and considerable improvement effected in the classification and arrangement of the books. Tlie consulting department has been extended and put under regulations which will make it more serviceable to the students. A good many volumes, chiefly duplicates, have been separated from* the Library, and it is recommended that, with the sanction of the College Board, such of these as may be deemed of sufEfcient value be gifted to the College in Manitoba, and transmitted to that new and promising Institution. The Senate haa to represent that the Library is still very defective in recsnt works, such as a Library of this nature ought to possess ; and would take the opportunity of urging upon the consideration of the liberal members of the Church the claims of this department of the College. The Senate has pleasure in reporting the establishment of two new Bursaries, to be called the " Esson Bursaries. " 'i hese Bursaries, which are of the annual value of $100, are ta be connected with an examination on the history of the Church as contained in the Old Testament. They are the gift of a generous friend of the College, who is not connected with the Canada Presbyterian Church, and are named by nim in token of gratitude for benefit received from the instruc- tion of one, whose memory is held in honour in this College. Also, a very valuable prize consisting of Lange's Commentary, has been instituted by D. Galbraith, Esq. , for proficiency in the knowledge of the original language of Scripture. Thus the Senate is enabled to oft"er two copies of Lange's Commentary as prizes each Session, — one for acquaintance with Old Testament Hebrew, the other for New Testament, Greek. The Senate is gratified to be permitted to announce that the prize which for several years has been given, alternately for Hebrew and Greek, is the gift of William Mortimer Clark, Esq. ; and would here record its thanks to both of the gentlemen who have established these valuable prizes. It is necessary here to advert more specially to the 3ase of Messrs. Johnson, Currie and Stewart, the three students above referred to as not having attended the classes during the Second Term of the Session These students without having obtained permission from the Senate, or ha-Ing intimated their purpose to any ot the Professors, Avent to the Presbyterian College at Montreal. The Senate has had correspondence both with them and with the Senate of Montreal College regarding the relations in which they were placed towards this College by the step which they had taken. The Senate repeatedly intimated to said students that it would be impossible to certify them at the close of the Session, unless they returned to their place in the College. The whole correspondence respecting this- case will be submitted to the General Assembly ; and the Senate would respect- fully and very earnestly represent to the Assembly the necessity of sustaining this Senate in the due exercise of its discipline. Dr. Topp and Prof, Caven are appointed to state the case more fully to the G>.'neral Assembly. It is with much sorrow that the Senate has to record the death of Mr. James Paterson, a student of the second year, who, after a brief illness died at his home in Toronto, on the 25th of March. Mr. Paterson was a young man of much promise in every way. Possessed of gj)od abilities , he was most diligent and earnest in study, and, had it pleased Frov i'ience to spare him, would have attained a very honorable place in the College. There is pleasing evidence that he was truly devoted to the service of the Lord ; and we are not permitted to doubt that he is now with Him to whom his heart and life were consecrated. The Senate would express its deep sympathy with his bereaved family ; and recognizing the hand of God in the early removal of his servant, would lay to heart the lessons which this solemn event is fitted to teach us. '•'ft Balance in hand from Library Fund.. 96 91 Balance in hand from French Evangelization Fund •.... 675 88 Special Subscriptions for ordinary revenue extending over a period of fouryears rf,000 00 Subscriptions lor College Building Fund 35, 500 00. $79,097 U Tlie annual report of the Senate and the Treasurer's audited balance sheet, both of which are herewith transmitted, give an account of the work and financial condition of the institution. The number of students reported is 47. Tlie Board observes with pleasure the large number of students in the grmluating class of the Session, and the cheering prospects of the French department of the College. The state of the several funds charged with current expenses is satisfactory. At the instance of several of the largest contributors towards the supplementary subscriptions for ordinary revenue, the sum of five hundred dollars was devoted to the purpose of making a necessary increase in Dr. Mc Vicar's salary. In last year's report it was stated that an eligible site for College buildings adjoining McGill University, had been purchased and subscriptions procured for tliis purpose to the amount of eighteen thousand dollars. The Board has now to report that these buildings are in course of erection and will be completed before the opening of next Session ; and while the canvass is not yet finished, the amount subscribed is thirty-five thousand, five hundred dollars. The Board acknowledges the generous aid of the Presbytery of Kingston during the past year, and respectfully solicits enlarged liberality on the part of all the supporters of the institution, in view of the increased expenses necessarily involved in the expansion of its work. The following recommendations are respectfully submitted for approval by the Venerable the General Assembly : — n he iA flit I J : ■ , ! U AITENDIX. 1. That the Rev. J. M. Gibson, M. A., be appointed Lecturer in Exegetics for next Session. 2. That the collection for the training' of French students, and for French Evangeliziition, be taken up, as last year, in all the congregations of the Church. 3. That the Aaaenibly appoint a Professor of Church History and Apologetics ; and the Board express«'8 the earnest desire that the prayer of the Overture of the Tresbytery of Montreal, for "the appointment of the Rev. John Campbell, M. A., to this chair, may be granted. 4. That the Rev. Dr. McVicar be jippointed Principal of the College ; and 5. That the temporary addition made to his salary be contimied and madc> permanent. 6. Tliat the recommendation of the French Evangelization Committee for the increase of Prof. Coussirat's salary to sixteen Imniked dollars per annum be adopted. 7. That incase Lecturers be roq^ulred for next Session, the Board bo empowered to appoint such. All which is respectfully submitted J. M. GIBSON, Chainmn. Montreal 20lh May, 1873. PRESBYTERIAN OOLLEaE, MONTREAL, REPORT OF THE SENATE. Session 1172-73. STAFF OF INSTRUCTOIIS. Rev. D. H. MacVicar, LL.D., Professor of Systematic Theology and Ilomi- letics; Rev. D. Coussirat, B. D., Lecturer in Theology and Frencn Literature; Rev, J, M. Gibson, M. A., Lecturer in Exegetics ; llcv, Wm. McLaren, Lecturer in Apologetics ; Rev. John Campbell, M. A., Lecturer in Church History ; Rev. Wm. MacKenzie, Lecturer in Evangelistic Tlieology ; G. Gibson, M. A., Classical and Mathematical Tutor. Hebrew is taught by Rev. A. De Sola, LL. D., of McGill College. NAMES OF STUDEXTS. The following are the names of Students. The standing accorded them is shown by the Report of the Board of Examiners : — There are in the Literary Course twenty-three Students, viz: — P. Blouin, Theo. Bonchard, M. Chavey, U. Campbell, Wm. Gray Thos. Holiday, John Mathieson, A, C. Morton, J. McGirr, J. McLeod, R. Hamilton, F. McLennan, N. McPhee, G. Mousseau, F. Rivard, J. Allan, C. Amaron, A. Cruchet, D. McRae, J. Bell, W. D. Russel, D. Currie, A. J. McMartin. There are in the Theological Coui-se twenty-four Students, ten of whom, viz. : those of the third year, have this Session completed their cuiriculum. The names are in alphabetical order. First Year. — C. Brouillette. John Casey, W. J. Dey, B. A., G. Gibson, M. A., R. McKenzie, B. A., E. Pellctier. Secoyid Year. — T. Brouillette, J. Cameron, B. A., John Cochrane, H. Currie, B. A., Wm. McKibbin, E. Torrance, B. A., A. C. Stewart, R. Watt. Third Year. — R. D. Fraser, M. A., D. C. Johnson, Hugh McGregor, G. McKay, P. McLeod, B. A.. J. Mclntyre, D. H. McLennan, B. A., 0. Munro, B. A., M. Paradis, J. Wellwood. APPENDIX. 40 THE Hi Measrs. D. C. Johnson, H. Currie. B. A., and A. C Stewart, entered classes after Christmas vacation, nnd witliout being enrolled, gave regular attendance on a full course of LectureH, in their res|>ective years, diligently performed tU prescribed exerci.ses, and [lasscd succcsRf^lly the Sessional Examinations. Their case is submitted to the CJenoral AsHombly in the papers und extract minutes which the Board is ri-spentfully requested to transmit, KXAMINATI0N8 AM) HPEflAL LECTUnES. Stated oral examinations in all tlie subjects of instruction were held during the Session ; iind the usual written examinations before the C'liristmas vacation, and in March, the results of which are entered upon the Hecords of the Senate. In addition to the ordinary staff three a[)ecial Lecturers were engaged during the Session, viz : Kev. Wm. McLaren, three months in Apologetics ; Kev. John Campbell, M. A., three months in Church History and Science of Religion ; Rev. Wm. McKenzie, three weeks in Evangelistic Theology. The class in Apologetic* was continued to the close of the Session by Dr. Mc Vicar. Two lectures per week in Elocution were delivered during the entire Session by Professor Andrew, and the Senate recommend that sucli 6liould be continued in future, and that all Students, botk in tlie Literary and Theological Course, sliould be directed to attend this class. The instruction of Frencli Students, as hitherto, was ably conducted by Professor Cou.ssirat. The number of Studentu in this department is twelve. One of these, ilr. Cliavey, is from Ohio, and is siijiportcd by friends in the United States. Ho seeks liis education in this College as being the only Protes- tant institution iu the country which gives Theological instruction in the Frenck language. He is engaged as a Missionary in CanaiTa during College recess. Four English students, viz.: — Messrs. R, D. Fraser, M, A,, F. McLeod, B. A., J. Casey und R. Hamilton have availed themselves of Mr. Coussirat's Lectures; and Mr. Hamilton is now employed as a Missionary among French Roman Catholics. The Senate desire to see a much larger number of English speaking students take advantage of the facilites afforded them for the prosecution of theological studies in the French language. Six additional younp Frenchmen, now attending Iklission Schools, have applied to be received as students of this College. Their case will be considered at the opening of ne.xt Session. SCirOLAKSlIIVS. The following Scholarships Wire awarded during the Session : — 1. Fifty Dollars, by Peter Redpath, Esq., to be awarded to the student entering the first year at McGill College, who shall pass the best examination in Homer, Hiad, book vi. to line 840; Virgil, JEn. book vi. first half; Euclid, book I. and ii. ; Algebra, Colenso, part I. to end of Simple Eciuations. Award- ' ed to Wm. Gray. 2. Fifty Dollars, by Alexander Walker, Esq., to be awarded to the student entering the third year at McGill College, who shall pass the best examination in Demostnj^nes, the Olynthiacs ; Hebrew, Psal. x. to xv. ; Moral Pliilosophy, Stewart's Outlines, Part ii. Awarded to John Allan. 3. Fifty Dollars, by Mrs. P. S. Ross, to I e awarded to the student entering the first year in Theology, who shall pass the best examination in Horace, Odes, Book III.; Cicero, De Senectute ; ureek. Epistle to the Hebrews ; Xenophon, Anabises, Book v., chap. i. to v. inclusive ; Mackintosh's Dissertation on Ethical Science, section vi. to end of Smith's theory. Awarded to John Casey. 4. The John Redpath Scholarship, Afty dollars, to be awarded to the stndent who shall pass the best examination at the close of the Session in all the subjects taught in the first year Theology. Awarded to W. J. Dey, B. A. 5. Fifty Dollars, by the Bible Class of Cdte Street Church, Montreal, for the best examination in Hill's Divinity, Book iv., chap. Ti. to the xi. inclusive ; * UTi ■f: ii 46 APPENDIX. Stewart's Scriptural form of Church Government, and Witherow's Apostolic Church. Open to students entering the second year Theology. Awarded to E. F. Torrance, B. A. Mr. Torrance having declined to accept theamount, the Senate awarded it to K. Watt, who stood second in order of merit. 6. Fifty Dollars, by John McLennan, Hsq., to be awarded to the student who shall pass the best examination at the close of the Session in all the subjects taught in th« second year Theology. Awarded to James Cameron, B. A. 7. Sixty Dollars, by D. Morrice, Esfj., for the best Essay, being a Refutation of Romanism, based upon Bungener's History of the Council of Trent. Open to all students. Awardciil to Jolm Casey ; T. Brouillette being second in order of merit. 8. Fifty dollars, by R. Anderson, Esq., for the best essay on Selfishness, as exhibited in our relations to God and man. Open to all studeats. Twenty- five dollars of this amount was awarded for an essay by D. H. McLennan, B. A., and the balance placed in the Bursary fund. 9. Fifty dollars, by Hugh McLennan, Esq. , for the best essay on Foreign Missions as the great work of the Church, and its influence on her spiritual life and liberality, embracing brief historic statements and refutation of objections. Open to all studpnts. Awarded to D. McRae. 10. Thirty uollars, by John McKenzie, Esq., Lennoxville, for the best ex- amination in Gaelic Grammar, Scripture reading and An Gearahradh, by D. Buchanan, with Gaelic essay on the perpetual obligation of the Sabbath. Award- ed to Forman McPhee. 11. T i'enty dollar.', by John McKenzie, Esq., Lennoxville, to be awarded to the student who shall stand second in the fort'going competition. Awarded to John Mclntyre. 12. Forty dollars, by the Canada Presbvterian Sabbath School, St. Mary's, Ont., to be awarded to the Fr^'i^h student who shall pass the best examination in Jacque Abbadie Le traite de la Divinite de Notre Seigneur Jesus Christ. Awarded to Calvin Amaron. 13. Forty dollars, by the Sabbath School of Chalmer's Church, Guelph, Ont., to be awarded to the French student w^ho shall pass the best examination in E. Oeruzez's Prices Historicque des Litteratures Grecque et Latine (cours de Littera- ture, deuxieme partie). Awarded to C. Brouillette. 14. Forty dollars, by the Sabbath School of Knox Church, Gait, Ont., to be awarded to the French student who shall pass the best examination in Ad. Monod's Lucile ou la Lecture de la Bible. Awarded to A. Cruchet. 15. Twenty dollars, by the Sabbath School of Knox Church, Gait, Ont,, to be awarded to the French student who shall write the best translation into French of Whately's Logic, Book ii.. Synthetical Compendium, chaps, i. ii. in., with examination on the same. Awarded to E. D. Pelletier. 16. Fifty dollars, by the Bible Class and Sabbath School of Knox Church, Montreal, to be awarded to the English-speaking student studying for French Evangelization who shall pass the best examination in the following exercises : Reading in French, writing from dictation, French Grammar, Translation from English into French and from French into English, writing a short essay in French, on the Perseverance of the Saints. Awarded to R. Hamilton. 17. Fifty dollars, by Jos. MacKay, Esq., for eminence in Elocution, em- bracing reading before Professors and students passages seleoted by the examiners from Andrews' Reader, said rsadings to tsKe place on Nov. 1st, Dec. 5th, 1872, and Feb. 5th, 1873. Maximum value of each day's reading 100 ; reading Hab. MI., Rom. VII., and Philemon, to take place on March 5th, maximum 100. Opea to all students. Awarded to R. D. Eraser, M. A. 18. The MacKay Scholarship, by Hugh MacKay, Esq., sixty dollars, to be Awarded to the student who shall pass the best examination in the first rank at the close of the session in all the subjects taught in the third year, Theology, APPENDIX. 47 By Of these Fourteen tcge/her with Cunningham's Historical Theology, vol. i., chapters in., iv., v., VI., XV., XVI., XVII., xviii., and Calvin's Institutes, book iv. Three-fourths of the maximum marks entitles a student to take a first rank. This Scholarship is not tenable by the Gold Medalist in Theology, but may be held along with any other Scholarship. Awarded to R. D. Fraser, M. A. 19. Gold Medal, founded by the students in 1872. To be awarded for the best examination in all the subjects taught in the third year. Theology, together with Westcott on the New Testament Canon, Faii'baiin's Manual of Hermeneutics, EUicott's Life of Christ, Calvin's Institutes, book 4, Hagenbach's History of Eationalism and Cunningham's Historical Theology, vol. i, chaps, in to VI and xv to xviii inclusive. Tlie Medal cannot be awarded to any stu- dent who does not gain at least three-fourths of the maximnni marks in all the > above subjects. Awarded to D. H. MacLennan, B. A. Scholarships offered by Edward Mackay, Esq., and John Stirling, Esq., were not awarded. LIBIIAUY AND READING ROOM. The following additions were made to the Library during the Ses.sion : purchase 72 vols., by donation 99 vols. — in all 171 vols. The Reading Room was supplied with 32 papers and periodicals, four were daily, ten Aveekly, twelve monthly, and seven quarterly, were by purchase, and nineteen by donation. While the Library now contains over five thousand vols, of standard and recent works in Theologj' and cognate subjects, the Senate expresses the hope that large additions may be made to it from year to year. The balance in hand in favor of the Library at date is $96 91. SCHOLARSHir.S A^D MEDALS FOR NEXT SESSION. Twenty Scholarships will be offered for competition next Session, together with the Student's Gold Medal and a Silver Medal founded by Alfred Saudhaui, Esq., Montreal. The Senate has special pleasure in announcing this Medal as the generous gift of a gentleman who is not connected with the Canada Presbyterian Church. The subjects and terms of competition for Scholarships and Medals are indi- cated in the Annual Calender issued in the month of April, students' LITERARY AND MISSIONARY SOCIETIES, The Senate gladly recognizes the good accomplished through these societies. The one aids in the cultivation of the literary tastes and elocutionary powers of the students, and the ot>^er is a mobt useful means of creating and fostering a true missionary spirit r,mong them. All students are connected with the Missionary Society, which meets weekly for prayer, Conf jrence on Home and Foreign Mis-sions, and the transaction of its general business. In addition to directing the efforts of students in the city and vicinity, it employs this year, during College recess, six Missionaries who labor in neglected and destitute localities, and two of them among French Roman Catholics. The income of the Society is derived from its members and their friends. The Senate respectfully expresses the hope that the Board may take such steps as may be necessary to secure the appointment, at the approaching meeting of Assembly, of a Professor of Church History and Apologetics. The opening Lecture of the past Session was delivered by the Rev, J. M. Gibson, M, A., and the closing Lecture by the Rev. John Campbell, M. A. All which is respectfully submitted. D. H. MacVICAR, Chairman of Senate. Montreal, May 29th., 1873. I i, U .? + - 48 APPENDIX. PKESBTTERIAN COLLEGE. MONTREAL, EEPOBT OF BOARD OF EXAMINATION, SESSION 1872-73. The Board of Examiners for the Presbyterian College, Montreal, beg leave to report as follows : — 1. As the result of the October examinations, the following students were received as entrants : (a). To the Literary course : — "Wm. Gray, John Mathieson, A. C. Morton, J. McLeod, Theo. Bouchard, P. Blouin, M. Chavey. (i). To the Theological course : — C. Brouillette, John Casey, W. J. Dey, B. A. 2. The usual examinations at the close of the Session were held, and were on the whole satisfactory, while some of the papers were of a very high order of merit. The foJiowing students are certified as having completed the study of the years under which their names appear (the order of the names being alphabetical): (a). In the Literary Course : First Year : — P. Blouin, Theo. Bouchard, M. Chavey, D. Campbell, Wm. Gray, Thos. Holiday, John Mathieson, A. C. Morton, J. McGirr, J. McLeod. Second Year : — R. Hamilton, F. McLennan, N. McPhee, G. Mousseau, F. Rivard. Third Year : — J. Allan, C. Amaron, A. Cnichet, D. McRae. Note. — Mr. McRae's name was entered by mistake in last year's report, in the first year of the Literary Course instead of the second year. The error is now corrected by his name appearing in the third year. The following students are reported as pursuing their Literary studies with- out being yet classified by the Board : — * W. D. Russell, D. Currie, A. J. McMartin, John Bell. (6). In Theology : First Year : — C. Brouillette, John Casey, W. J. Dey, B. A., G. Gibson, M. A., R. Mackenzie, B. A. , E. Pelletier. Second Year: — T. Brouillette, J. Cameron, B. A., J. Cochrane, Wm. Mc- Kibbin, E. F. Torrance, B, A., R. Watt. Third Year : — R. D. Eraser, M. A., H. McGregor, G. Mackay, F. McLeod, B. A., J. Mclntyre, D. H. McLennan, B. A., G. Munro, B. A., M. Paradis, J. Welwood. All which is "espectfully submitted. J. M. GIBSON, Convener. Montreal, 3rd April, 1873. WARDEN KINO. TREASURER IN AOOOUNT WITH THE PRESBTTERIAN OOLLEQE, MONTREAL. ENDOWMENT FUND. RECEIPTS. 1872— May 28, To Balance $23620 86 » 1873— May28, "Cash 879 00 $23899 86 EXPENDITURE. 1878— May 28, By Cash, Printing, &c Ill 6© " Balance 23888 36 $23899 86 APPENDIX. .Q ORDINARY REVENUE. RECEIPTS. 1872^May28, To Balance . 1873-May28, ''Cash, Coliections; 'ic ^^ 87 " I«t«^est on Mortgage^rcity'of " " o^^T*?'*^^ Stock, and Banks.... 159866 Special Subscriptions \ 1769 50 $6191 09 EXPENDITURE. 1873-May 28, By Cash, Salaries ... " " Su'^ie^ vi.:Fuei: Gas;pi.inting; ^'''' '' Stationery, New Set of Books **c., &c. . ' " Balance.... ^0 07 1012 69 SCHOLAKSH.P PUND. **"' "" KECEII'TS. 1873- May 28, To Cash.... " Balance. $786 00 31 79 $817t79 EXPENDITURE. lc^o~H^y28, By Balance 1873-May28, "Cash, Students *37 79 780 00 — ' S87 7 70 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND. RECEIPTS. 1872-May 28, To Balance. $924 00 — ' ■- $924''00 EXPENDITURE. . 1873-May 28, By Balance ... $924 00 LIBRARY FUND. ^'''^' 1970 \ir «^ r., RECEIPTS. 1872-May 28, To Balance.. $287 32 $287 82 ISTQ Af «„ ^ EXPENDITURE. 96 91 BURSARY FUND. " ^'''^'' 1873-May 28, To Cash. "''"''''• ' "Balance! ' $30100 84 06 — $385 06 1872^May 28. By Balance I^^^"^— 1873-MBy28, " Cagh, Students *37 06 348 00 ■ 5 $386 06 Ml 50 APPKNDIX. FKENCH EVANGELIZATION. KECEII'TS. 1872— May 28, To Balance $458 07 . 1873— May 28, " Cash • 2842 85 13300 92 EXPENDITURB. 1873— May28, By Cash, Board for Students $579 00 ** •' French Home Mission Work 517 59 " • ' Professor Coussirat's Sala ry 120« 00 " " Sundries 828 45 '* Balamce 675 98 $3300 92 BUILDING FUND. ItECEIPTS. 1873— May 28, To Cash $11707 70 $11707 70 EXPENDITUHE. 1873— May 28, By Cash, on Account of Land $1898 08 " " Interest on ditto 399 92 •• *« Builders on Account 7249 43 •' " Eev. Alex. Young for Travelling Expenses and Collecting 503 20 " " Sundries, Printing, &c 75 80 " Balance 1581 27 $11707 70 Montreal, 29th May, 1873. We have examined the various foregoing accounts, compared them with the vouchers, find the whole correct, and the Balance in the Treasurer's hands amounts in all to twenty-eight thousand and sixty-three dollars and twenty-six cents, ($28,063 26), of which amount twenty-two thousand dollars and twenty-five cents is permanently invested, the balance being in Bank bearing interest at five per cent, per annum. W. D. McLAREN, I ,,,^,^^„, JNO. WATSON. [ '^^'DiTORS. ■; REPORT OF THE UNION COMMITTEE OF THE CANADA FRESBTTERIAN CHURCH, TORONTO, JUNE, 1873. Your Committee having been appointed by last Assembly, not only in general terms to carry on the negotiations for union, but with special instructions regarding certain matters which were deemed iinportant, thought it their duty in ' the first place to confer with the Committee of that branch of the Presbyterian " Church more particularly concerned, as to the points referred to. . It was accord- ingly resolved to hold a Conference between the Committees of the two Churches in Ontario and Quebec. Arrangements having been made for that purpose, the Conference was held at Montreal on the 26th December last. At that Confer- ence all the Ministers (six in number) of your Committee and three of the Elders were present. The Committee of the other Church was also fully represented. It was found when the Conference met that the other Committee had also received instructions with reference to certain matters. APPENDIX, 61 The points regarding which Conference was to be held wore ascertained to be three, viz. : 1. The Headship of Christ over His Church. 2. The matter of State grants ; and 3. Tlie Mode of Electing Theological Professors. It was resolved to consider, 1st. The deliverance of the Canada Presbyterian Church on the subject of tlie Headship of Christ, which is as follows: — "That the four articles which have now been adopted severally form the basis of Union for the United Church. But in view of the fact that many estei'med members of this Assembly desire a recognition of the Headship of Christ over His Churoh, it be an instruction to the Union Committee to endeavour to secure in some way swell a deliverance as shall meet the views of all parties in the Church, and rejiort to next Assembly. It may here be stated that when your Committee was originally appointed, and at the first meeting of the Joint Committee, is was distinctly ascertained that on tills important subject there was harmony of sentiment, though no written, but only a verbal, report to that effect was presented to the Assembly. However, as the mattw now came formally and specially under the notice of the two Committees, it was considered most satisfactory that in the first place the authoritative documents of each Church, bearing on the subject, should be pro- duced and read. Those presented by the Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland were: ]st. The Act of InJtpefidence, as follows: — "Whereas this Synod has always, from its firat establishment, possessed a free and separate jurisdiction over all the Congregations and Ministers in connec- tion therewith; and although the freedom and independence of this Synod, in regard to all things spiritual, cannot be called in question, but has been repeatedly, and in most explicit terms affirmed, not only by itself, but by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, yet as in present circumstances it is expe- dient that this independence be asserted and declared by a special Act. It is therefore hereby declared that this Synod has always claimed and possessed, does now possess, and ought always in all times coming, to have and exercise a perfectly free, full, final, supreme, and uncontrolled power of jurisdic- tion, discipline and government, in regard to all matters ecclesiastical and spiritual, over all the Ministers, Elders, Church Members, and Congregations under its care, without the right of review, appeal, complaint, or reference by or to any other court or courts whatsoever, in any form or under any pretence ; and that in all cases that may come before it for judgment, the decisions and deliver- ances of this Synod shall be final. And this Synod further declares, that if any encroachment on this supreme power and authority shall be attempted or threat- ened by any person or persons, court or courts whatsoever, then this Synod, and each and every member thereof shall, to the utmost of their power, resist and oppose the same. And whereas, the words in the designation of the Synod " in connection with the Church of Scotland," have been misunderstood, or misrepre- sented by many persons, it is hereby declared that the said words imply no right of jurisdiction or control, in any form whatsoever by the Church of Scotland oyer this Synod, but denote merely the connection of origin, identity of standards, and ministerial and Church communion. " • 2. The questions put to ministers at ordination and the formula. 3. The form of closing the meeting of the Supreme Court, viz.: " In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the King and only Head of this Church, and in the name of this Synod, I dissolve this meeting, &c." Those produced on the part of your Committee were, 1. The articles of the basis of union, relating to the subject viz. : 3 and 4, bstween the two bodies now composing this Church. 2. The questions put to ministers at ordination and the formula. It will be observed that the qu«stions put to Ministers at ordination, and the fsrmula of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connexion with the Church of » <\: 62 APPENDIX. Scotlaml, do net, in any part of them, refer particularly to the doctrine of the Headship of Christ, but in the form of closing the Supreme Court, and in the form used at the ordination of Ministers, there is a distinct recognition of Jesus Christ as the King and only Head of the Church ; whilst the document, called " The Act of Independence," framed for the purpose of being assented to l)y Ministers at their ordination is a clear and decided statement of the practisal bearing of the doctrine of the Headship of Christ over His Church, Viz. : the entire freedom of the Church to regulate its own affairs, " its uncontrolled power of jurisdiction, discipline and government in regard to all matters, ecclesiastical and spiritual." After the reading of the documents, there was a candid and unrestrained interchange of sentiment in the Conference — and your Committee have now to express their unanimous opinion that, whilst there may be diversity of sentiment, as at present in this Church on the question of establishments, the doctrine of the Headship of Christ over His Church, and over the nations is held in the same sense by both Churches, viz : the liberty and right of the Church to administer its affairs, free from all external, and secular authority, and that all men in every capacity and relation are bound to obey His will as revealed in His word. The Conference having next taken up the question of State grants to educa- tional institutions of a denominational character, your Committee severally expressed their decided opposition to the acceptance by the Church of such giants, some on the ground of the indiscriminate manner in which they are usually given, and others, on the ground* that they are wrong in themselves. Your Committee also stated that it waa their opinion, that the Church with which they were con- nected would be found generally opposed to such grants, for either one or other of these reasons. Yet as none of the negotiating Churches have deemed it ex- petUent to demand this as a term of admission to office in the Church, it was the mind of the Conference that the same course should be followed in the United Church. The deliverance on the subject, which will be submitted in a subsequent part of this report, was accordingly adopted. These were the only subjects embraced in the instructions given to your Committee. But another was presented by the Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Canadn, in connection with the Church of Scotland, with regard to the mode of electing Theologieal Professors. They had received instructions from their Synod in these terms : "In refeience to 'iheological Colleges and Faculties, this Synod has a decided preference for the election of Theological Professors by Governing Boards, instead of by Church Courts, and desires to ascertain how far the views of the other negotiating Churches are in accord with this preference. Diffeient sentiments were expressed on this subject by the members of Conference ; and it was considered the best course to adopt no finding regarding it, but to leave the whole matter to be decided by the wisdom of the United Church. The result of this Conference was such, that before closing, it was resolved to request the Conveners of the respective Committees of the four negotiating phurches to summon a meeting of the whole, to be held in St. John, N. B., on the nth day of April, 1873. In accordance with this summons, the four Committees of the negotiating Churches met as a joint Committee at St. John on the above named day, and continued in session for three full days, taking up, and entering minutely into the consideration of all subjects which appeared necessary, in furtherance of the object for which they had met. At the close of that meeting, the following minute which will express the sentiments that prevailed as to the negotiations hitherto, and as to future proceed- ings, was adopted, viz. : " This meeting having carefully reviewed the deliberations and proceedings of the present and two former joint meetings of Committees, records its gratification at the agreement which has been attained on the various subjects that have been APPENDIX. 53 considered, and believing that all matters claiming attention have been discussed, resolves, That the Committees, in repoi'ting to the next ensuing annual mco'.ing of the Supreme Courts of their respective Churches, shall submit an extract of this minute, along vith the proposed Basis of Uuioii, and the deliverances that have been passed with a strong recommendation in fa\or of the adoption of the siiiue without change, so that precisely the same document may ^be transmitted l>y all the Courts ; and that there may be no further delay in ascertaining the views of all parties concerned on the subject of Union." In compliance with this resolution your Committee, whilst presenting as part of their report a certilied copy of the minutes of the joint Committee, now con- clude this report by recommending that the Basis of Union in its four articles* on pages five and six of the certified Copy herewith annexed, with the deliverances marked 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, on the ditlerent pages of the same be adopted and transmitted to Presbyteries, Sessions and Congregations for their consideration, with instructions to them to report to next Assembly. All which is respectfully submitted. Toronto, 4th June, 1873. ALEXANDER TOrP, Convener. REPORT OF THE FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR 1872-3. Your Committee have more thiu ordinary pleasure in presenting to the General Assembly the usual annual Report of the Foreign Mission work of the Church. They are confident tint the statement they have to submit will prove satisfactory to the Church at 1 ir.i^'e, and tend to awaken a deeper and more hopeful interest m the evangelization of the heathen. The work which they have to report as accomplished is not extensire, but it is of such a cheer- ing character as gives promise of greater things soon to be realized. • The decisive step, long desired by this Committee, taken by last Ajssembly, of placing the work m British Columbia under the care of another Committee, and condning the attention and energies of this Committee exclusively to the evangelization of the heathen, has evidently been accepted by the Church as a fresh pledge of determination on the part of the General Assembly to prosecute the work of spreading the gospel among the heathen. It is, they believe, in no small degree owin^ to this, that, while influences have been at work which might have temporarily diverted the liberality of the Church into other chan- nels, the ordinary revenue of the Committee has without any special effort continued to rise. It is also to be noted that the year which was inaugurated l)j the Assembly by the manifestation of a deeper interest in this great work, was, ere its close, marked by the Great Head of the Church with tokens of His favor, which may well make us take coura^'e. The tramsfer of British Columbia by last Assembly to the care of the Home (diesion Comnittee, left your Committee little to do with that field beyond closing the accounts and bearing one-half of the expense for the past year. As a portion of the year had run its course before the transfer was made, rather mora than one-half of the expense of the British Columbia work devolved upon the Foreign Missioa Fand In taking leave of this field, on which, during the pist twelve years, mt less than J25,000 of Foreign Mission mmey has been expended, your Committee cannot bat express the hope that when, under the fostering infiuencas of Confederation, tbo great natural resources of the ooantrv are developed by a more ample population, results ▼ill be realized by the Church more commensurate with the expenditure than I lure hitherto been seen, aud that there, as ehewhere, it miy be found that in due season we shall reap if we faint not. 0: n i iill m 'if- 1 i -,. ■!■. ;■ . 11 : I in. 54 APPENDIX. The Saskatchewan Mission has, daring tho year, been reinforced by the addition of 8ev. Edward Vincent, who, along with his wife, left Ontario in July and reached Prince Albert on the 6th September. His arriv»l, ho^rever, can scarcely be said in the meantime to have increased the effective force of the Mission. For in a few days after he reached the field, Rev. James Nisbet was under the necessity oi returning to Ontario upon leave of absence. In the absence of the senior missionary, Mr. Vincent has assumed the general oversight and management of the mission. He does what he cf n to reach the Indians through an interpreter, and is giving himself with energy to tlic acquisition of the Cree language. "At the last Assembly it was resolved : " That the Foreign Mission Com- mittee have power to send a deputy to visit the Prince Albert Mission, encour- age the Missionaries in their work, inquire into the nethod of its operations, and make any suggestions which may be deemed advisable." A very strong desire having been expressed by the members of Assembly that this resolution should be acted upon at once, your Committee took immediate steps to secure the services of a gentleman qualified for the work, and willing to undergo the fatigue which it involved. Inquiries were at once made, and they deemed themselves more than ordinarily fortunate when they learned that Rev. William Moore, of Ottawa, was willing to undertake the mission. He was duly appointed on the .Srd July, and left on the loth o( that month for the Saskatchewan. At the Red River he was joined by Re". Ectward Vincent and his wife, and they travelled across the plains in company, Of the thorough and judicious manner in which Mr, Moore discharged his duties, it is unnecessary to speak. It has met the approbation of all who are competent to form an opinion. His valuable repoit has been printed for future reference, and a copy of it sent to each member of the last Assembly. A copy of it is also submitted to the Assembly along with this report, It contains a large amount of information, which your Committee have already found useful. Certain changes in the mode of conducting the woi*: which have been for some time in contemplation by your Connmittee have been resolved upon, since the reception of Mr. Moore's Report. The opinion of one, who bad visited the field and studied the work on the spot, gave confidence to the Committee in arriving at conclusions which seemed previously reasonable. These changes it is hoped, will tend to increase the efficiency of the Mistioo, and lessen the expenses. It baa been resolved to bring the farming operations to a close with the present season. The valuable property which has been secured will be re- tained, but it is not proposed any lenger to have any farming done for the Mission. When the Mission commenced a farm was an absolute necessity. The missionariea were then almost 500 miles from any settlement from which they could obtain supplies of food. Matters have, however, greatly changed since that time. A very considerable settlement and one which is likely to increase rapidly, has sprung up around the Mission, and what was once» necessity which the missionary for the sake of the work had to endure, is now a burden which they require no longer to caiiy. It is hoped that by autumn the change will be introduced. It is proposed also to abolish all the allowances which have heretofore been, after the manner of the Hudson Bay Company given to the employees of the Mission, and to pay them entirely by fixed salaries. Before resolving on these modifications of existing arrangements it should be mentioned that your Committee have had the benefit of full conference with £ev. James Nisbet. In reference to the spiritual results of the Mission, we gather from Mr. Moore's Report that there were in August, 1872, a totid of .33 communicants, of the«ie there were 6 whites, 15 half-breeds, and 1 2 Indian?. Of these 1 white,i4 half-breeds and 6 Indians were received on examination. The six Indians are converts from heathenism. In addition to these the Report gives the names of sixteen who are what may be termed " inquirers." In the School, there are 41 pupils, of whom 18 are Indians, 22 half breeds and 1 white. ArPKNDIX. 55 It is less necessary, oa the present ocoasioo, tj enter into lengthened details in reference to the operations of the Mission, as Rev. Mr. Moore is a member of the Assembly, and will be prepared, doubtless, to supplement verbally whsktever may be deficient. The presence also on this oooasion of Rev. James Nisbet who justly holds such a higti place in the esteem of the Church, and who from his lengthened experience is so well able to give information, renders a more ample report supertluous. His visits to different sections of the country have, your Committee believe, iended not a little to excite a wider and deeper interest in the great work to which he has devoted himself. Tho Assembly will, no doubt, desite to hear something from his own lips respecting the work. In accordance with the iastructi jns of last Assembly yonr Committee encouraged the two young women who volunteered to engage in the work of Christ among the heathen, to complete their prepuati n for foreign se'vice by spending a year at the Ottawa Ladies' College. Pecuniary aid to the extent found necessary has been given to sustain them while prosecuting these pre- paratory studies. It is fully expected that they will be ready to proceed to tho foreign field in the course of the prtsent summer. Your Committee have not been able to come to any final decision as to the field of lab'ir to which they should be sent. Enquiries have been made in various quarters, with the view of ascertaining the most promisiag openings for such laborers ; and they trust sufficient information Vill soon be in their possession to enable them to make a satisfactory decision. It is with more than ordinary pleasure that your Committee report on the state and prospects of the work in the Island of Formosa. The fields are evidently white to the harvest, and thi) beautiful gem of the ocean (romises at no very distant day to form a jewel in the diadem of Christ. Both among the Chinese Colonists and the civilized aborigines there appears to be a remark* able reidiness to receive the message of salvation. Every letter from your Missionary makes it more evident that the Church has been wisely guided to the selection of this field of labor. Mr. Mackay sailed from San Franc'sco on the 1st November, 1S7I, and reached Formosa early in December. After spending a few months in the south of the Island with the brethren of the English Presbyterian Mission, in learning the language and in observing their modes of working, he proceeded to Tamsui, a treaty port in the north-western part of the Island, where he found a large field entirely unoccupied. Here he fixed his residence and resum- ed the stuiy of the language. In less than five months from his arrival in China, he had begun to make known Christ to the people around him in their own tongue, and in ten months from that time he was perxitted to gather in the firat fruits of what promises to be an abundant harvest. It is impossible to give a better idea of the actual state of matters in Formosa than by an extract from tbe last letter received from Mr. Mackay. It is dated the 5th of March, 1S73. He writes, " Since April, 1872, 1 have been endeavoring to make known the only way of salvation through a cracided Hedeemer. Last moath, I found there were upwards of 20 enquirers, all of whom reside in this town. They not only observed the Sabbath ; but also attended regularly twice a day throughout the week. As no one can be admitted into the Church who is un< able to give evidence of being 'born again,' I have, in the meantime rejected all, except five. And although these have been almost daily in isy presence, still, I spent a day examining them as to their spiritual ntate, and was thank- ful to the Lord for the evidence they gave of haviiig been brought f.om dark- ness to light by the Spirit of the living God. We can do no more than judge by the gospel standard and leave the results to Him who knows the inmost thoughts of tbe heart and cannot be deceived. " On Sabbath 9th ult , (February) " I baptized the five in the presence of 100 idolaters, before whom they confessed faith in the one living and trae God, and Jesus Christ the only Redeemer of perishinp sinners. Tbe following Sabbath was appointed for the commemoration of the suderings and death of our Lord. 56 APPENDIX. '. i ; ■ir !•! m ' ■'i A large number assemblbd ao that maoy were unable it onter the house. When preaohing on Matt. 27, 42, "Ue saved others, himself he cannot save," cne of the five Ml on his knoes and oried aloud. "Ood save me, a misarable einner, I am unworthy to commemorate the dying love of such a Saviour." With the other four and the man I brought from the South, I partook of the broken bread and poared out wine, according to our blessed Lord's command ; and thus Ilia dying love was commemorated fur the first time in northern Formosa. It was an occasion of deep solemnity to my own soul. Around me were worshippers of wood and stone, and, in their midst, » little band gathered out of their number, with one on his kneei imploring forgiveness, and fearmg to take the cup in his trembling hand. Notwithstanding the natural indiffer* ence of the Chinese mind, there were not a few in tears. " List Sabbath H. M. S. ' Dwarf waa lying at anchor in the harbor. Her commander came ashore with the marines, and »fter speaking to them about the Judgment to come, I atarted for Go-kok-kin, the village referred to before. You will remember that when I wrote last, a chapel was in course of erection. It was finished two weeks ago, so I wont to open it. When within half a mile of the place, 50 or GO persons met me, and on entering the chapel, I obaerved 100 more on their seats. Thua I had the privilege of preaching the goapel in the first chapel in northern Formosa. Tn the evening the attendance was large, and on Monday the chapel was quite filled. It is a country place, but there are numerojs villages all around. If any one should feel disposed to say, why not go into the < ity, at once, and attaok the stronghold t I have only to state in reply, that the Lord of the harvest prepared the way for entering this field, and I considered it my duty to follow the guidance of providence. I leftayoimg mnn there to teach the people to read the Hible in the Romanised Colloquial, and to preach on Sabbath. He has been in the house since I came to Tamsui. A vear ago he waa a worahipper of tablets and idola. Now he is an earnest follower of Jesus. He can read and write the Eomauised Colloquial very well. FrooQ Go-kok-kin, I went on Monday evening to a large village with 3O0O inhabitants, aboat two miles distant. I preached in the street near the mar- ket. Eight hundred assembled and listened attentively. At dark, i left, and the people were still standing ia the atreot. This is the Lord's work and he is blessing feeble, feeble efforts, and whatever has been done he alone has accom- {tlished it. To the Lord alone be the praise, honour and glory forever. " iTea, et everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord." Tn the last Eeport of the Foreiitn Mission Committee, it is said, "It will be some months before Mr. Mackay can master the language, so as to address the natives efftotively in their own tongue. He icust he content to vait patiently until he has mastered the initial work of conquering a new and diffi* cult language. " The GLurob's pationce has had but brief trial. .At the time that Beport' was given in, Mr. Mackay had been for nearly two vm ntha engaged in making known to the heathen, in their tongue, the unsearchable riches of Chriat. And in the very next Eeport that your Committe has to give they are privileged to tell of five converts from heathecism baptized, the Lord's Supper adminiatercd to a little band called by grace from darkness to light ; of numerona inquirers, of a little cbapel built by the natives, opened for public worship, and of your Miaaionary addressing audiences frequently counted by hundreds who luten with attention to the message of salvation. This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes. Mr. Mackay pleads earnestly that a seoood missionary may be sett to hia aid. He ia anxious that a medical missionaiy should be obtained if possible ; and the experience of the English Preabytenan Mission testifies emphatically to the value of medical laborers who areembued with a thoroughly evangelistic spirit Your Committee think that the success which has already attended the commencement of the work in Formosa is a loud call to go forward. They do ii I AI'PENDIX. 57 accom- " yea, It will address to II ait and diffi' not hesitate to exprosa the conviction that the (Jhurch will not he faithful to ita privileges and responsibilities at this juncture, if a cor^lial response is not made to this appeal from yoar missi(»nary. They are of opinion that immediate steps snould be taken to secure another missionary, a medical one, if possible, but in any case, a second missionary to co-operate with Mr. Mackay. Your Committee are happy to say that tlie Finances arc in a favorable position, as the following statement of receipts and expenditure for th© year will show : 1872-73. Balance from last year .91.D02 69 I'eceived during the year 10,r)22 .38 812,425 07 EXPKNDirrKE. On account of British Columbia ? 722 50 " China 1,132 01 •* Saskatchewan 4,804 50 '* Misses llodger and Fairweather IGl 41 " Expenses of Com. and Con 104 0!) Proportion of General Expenses 8180 " Agent's Salary 200 380 00 Balance on hand 5,120 56 .512,425 07 Last year the total receipts reported from all sources were $11,212.32, while this year they are only §10,522 38. or $t)39 94 less. This decrease, however is only apparent. In the receipts of 1871-72 there is included a legacy, in I special contributions for Mr. Maokay's outfit &c , amounting in all to .^1 168. The ordinary revenue reported last year was Sl0,043 83, and this year it is §10,522 38, or an increase of $478 55. This advance in the contributions is the more satisfactory as no special efforts were made during the year to increase the Foreign fund, while very energetic efforts were made to direct the liberality of the Church more largely into other channels. The previous year similar efforts were made by the Foreign Mission Committee which resulted in an augmentation of the ordinary fund to the extent of 84,000 00 This year your Committee have to report that the ground gained financially, the previous year has been held and a step in advance made. It may be well to mention that the very satisfactory balance of $5,120 50, on hand, is in no respect greater than will be absolutely necessary in view of the work which your Committee trust will be undertaken during the year. Tlte contributions for the Foreign Mission Fund usually come in towards the close of the ecclesiastical year, and unless there is a considerable sum on hand, at the time of the meeting of the General Assembly the Committee is compelled, in order to carry on its work to borrow, long before the new contributions replenish the treasury. In conclusion your Committee beg to offer to the General Assembly the following recommendations which we trust will meet with approval, viz : — 1. That the Foreign Mission Committee be instructed to select and send out to China, a second Missionary. 2. That the Foreign Mission Committee be directed when they have obtained sufficient information for their guidance, to select a field of labor for the young women at present studying in Ottawa, and to make such arrange- ments as they may deem exnedient for their employment in the foreign field, and that the instructions of last Assembly, in reference to the seourina of female co-operation in support of this department of the work be continuecL , ! M- I' I ,1 »i m ■ ! |:i 08 APPENDIX. 3. That the present motle of fcelecting the Foreign Mission Comniittee ho BO far moditied, thut a'l its members shall oe cliosen by the (Jeneral Assembly, that it shall consist of fifteen [jersons, and that the ex])t'n8C8 of all the members shall be paid from the fund. All which is respectfully submitted by WM. M.LAREN, Convener. Ottawa, June 2cd, 1873. OVERTURE ON SUBJECT OF FOREIGN MISSION CONTRI- BUTIONS. The undersigned member and elder of the Canada Presbyterian Church, and member of the ( feneral A8saend)ly, assembled at Toronto, this month of June, one thfiusand eight hundred and seventy three years, would respectfully present the following overture to the Venerable Assembly : Whereas the (Jeneral Assembly held in Toronto, in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy, did "remit to Presbyteries to send down to ►Sessions to consider, by what means the Missionary Kevenue of the (.'hurch may be best increased, so that tlie Cliurch may be in a position to engage more extensively in the work of Foreign Missions." And wliereas system and well-organized co-operation are acknowledged by all to be indispensable elements in s-uccessful effort. And whereas individuals are likely to recci^ j hope and stimulus, encour- agement and stability of purpose in giving, from the knowledge, that a great number of otliers are acting on a similar well approved method with themselves ; while, otherwise, many whose hearts may be feeling in the right direction, will probably be vaguely wishing and waiting for some better, and more hope- ful method of co-operati(.n. It is therefore humbly overtured to the venerable the f Jeneral Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church, that the following method be adopted, unless in the event of a method of greater practical wisdom being proposed and approved of. 1. That a fund be established for the maintainance of Foreign Missions oii a somewhat permanent basis. 2. That the means used be an appeal to individual and congregational effort. 3. That the schtme consist of a promise or obligation being given by individuals or congregations, extending over a term of ten years. 4. That the sums to be contributed by either individuals or congregations, be or represent not less than fifty dollars each, per annum. 5. That individual efforts be understood to represent individuals, feeling ' iiselves enabled to contribute directly to the Assembly's Foreign Mission ;a8ury, at the rate of not less than fifty dollars per annum for ten years, ind that congregational effort be understood to represent an aggregate of minor sums made to the Session by individual members of the coneregation ; the obligation to the Assembly's Treasury being entered into by the Session for the aggregate of such sums, amounting to not less than fifty dollars per annum for ten years. 6. That in either case the contributors thall have the liberty of specifying, in the respective obligations, the particular Foreign Mission which they prefer supporting. And the sums so contributed shall be acknowledged under the headings of the Missions so specified. It being understood, that so soon as an aggregate of obligations pointing to a particular field be, in the estimation of the Assemblies of F. M. Committee adequate to the equipment and support of a missionary or missionaries in such field, the committee shall deem such to be an indication of the mmd of the Church ; and that immediate steps shall then be APPENDIX. 69 taken to obtain a misBionary or miBsionnricB for aaid fieltl. Provided alwayn, that until the npgrejjate of sums designated to a particular field shall be adetiuato to the cHtabliehmcnt of a mitBion in the Held so Bpecitied, Ihe ('om- mittee ehall have power to apply all the moneys ccming into the P. M. Treasury to the effective carrying on of missions in existence and operation. 7. In the form of obligation herewith submitted it will be observed, that the obligation is not legal, but purely of a moral kind, whereby the contributors promise to givo the sums subscribed while (iod shall give them life, and ability t o to give, 8. In the event of an interest being taken in the a])ove scheme, and individual contributions sought, and congregations faithfully canvassed, the result would be practically eijual to a permanent and reliable endowment ; as the strong probauility would be, that annual accessions would far outnumber defections arising from failure in ability or from cases of death without provi- sion for the payment of the obligation by the heirs of the deceased. 9. Three sets of Forms of promise shnil be printed, one for individual subscribers, another for Sessions acting for 'ongregations, and a third for minor contributors to Sessions. 10. Form of Obligation (l>lace) (date) Life and ability being granted of God; within ten years from date, and in equal annual payments of dollars in every month of , for ten j'ears, 1 promise to pay the sum of dollars to^ the Treasurer of the Foreign Mission Fund of the Canada Presbyterian Church. (Signature), N.B. — It is my preference to support a mission at (Initial Signature. ) — (Signed) ADAM GORDON. REPORT OP THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S COMMITTEE ON SABBA.TH OBSERVANCE. Your Committee beg leave to report to the General Assembly that, having met in Toronto in October last, and having considered the deliverance of last Assembly and the steps which might be most advisable for carrying out the instructions of said deliverance, the Committee unanimously agreed to address a remonstrance to the Boards of Directors of the several railways of both Provinces, and to open correspondence with the official representatives of the other Evangelical Churches, with the view of securing their co-operation either in the way of endorsing our document, or by preparmg and forwarding one of their own, of similar purport. After considerable correspondence, seven Churches united with us in the remonstrance and endorsed it through their official representatives. Courteo* o letters of approvrl were received from the Bishops of Huron and Toronto — and the former kindly engaged to bring the matter before his Synod at its approaching meeting. The letter of Bishop Bethune was published in the papers with the memorials, so that practically, nine Christian denominations have given united testimony on this question. . The form of memorial or remonstrance adopted by your Committee reads as follows : — TO THE PRESIDENT AND BOAPvD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RAILWAY. Gentlemen : At the meeting of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church, held in the city of Hamilton in June last, the Assembly's Committee on Sabbath Observance gave in a report in reference to the public sanctification of the Lord's Day, and some of the more prevalent forms of its profanation throughout the two Provinces of Ont«rio and Queb^ic. «: H 60 APPENDIX. After lengthened deliberation, lution : — the Assembly adopted the following reso- '■ Receive the report and instruct the Committee to take such atepa as in their wisdom they deem proper, in the way of petitions to Parliament and remonstrances to the directors and employees of railroad companies, and in other ways as may tend to abate the evil of Sabbath desecration." In accordance with the instructions above given, the Assembly's Committee desire very respectfully to call the serious attention of the Board of Directors of tlie Railway to the large amount of Sabbath trafl&c and labor on the lines of road under the inspection and management of the Board. In a brief representation such as we now lay before the Board of Directors, it is impossible even to mention the many and weighty forms of argument of a temporal and spiritual, personal, social and national character in favor of the total suspension of labor on the Day of Rest, regarding which He who giveth power to get wealth hath said : Six days shalt thou labor Sabbath of the Lord, thy " Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy, and do all thy work. But the seventh day is the (xod : in it thou shalt not do any work." It is a very grievous hardship on Christian men to be deprived of the public means of grace, and compelled either to do violence to their consciences by labourii^g on the Sabbath, or resign their situations, and a very large number of the employees on railways are anxious for and would hail as a precious boon the Sabbath rest ; nor is it for the interest of either the company cr the public that conscientious men should be driven from your service, and their places tilled by men morally reckless. But, passing from considerations such as these, however important, «'e ask the serious attention of the Board to the large number of congregations in whicli the public worship of God is painfully disturbed by the noise and com- motion of passing trains Sabbath after Sabbath, and that, too, in violation both of the law of God and the public law of the Dominion. And we very earnestly and respectfully submit to the members of the Board that they are personally responsible to God for wha^i in their oihcial capacity they command or permit. ^lor jover, the systematic carrying on of any form of labor on the Sabbath exerts a very deadening influence on the moral and religious sensibilities of the people at large under whose observation such labor is performed ; and were the bad example of railway companies in this particular followed by the representatives of other industries, the effect would be the practical subversion and abandon- ment of Christianity throughout our land ; for, without the preservation of the Sabbath, history proves religion cannot survive. In view of these and such like considerations, the Committee earnestly hope that the Board of Directors may see it to be their duty totally to abolish the present system of Sabbath traffic. On behalf of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church, I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, w. T. Mcmullen, Convener of Assembly's Committee on Sabbath Observance. Woodstock, October 30, 1872. The following form of endoraation was signed by the official repr<3senta- tives of the other Churobea : - To the Managing Director and othir the Dircetors of the Railwai : We the uuder'igned, havirg had submitted to us a memorial from the Sabbath Observaace Committee of the Canada FreBbyterian Churoh, to be APPFNDIX. 61 ToBONTO, Ont., Dec, (Signed,) sent to the several Railway Boards of the two Provinces, regarding the profa- nation of the Lord's Day by running of trains and the labor connected therewith, do hereby, on behalf of the respective religious bodies which we represent, cordially endorse the sentiments of the said memorial, and earnestly desire to see its objects accomplished, regarding as we do the present system of Sabbath traffic as injurious to the best interests of our country and the caure of religion. -^ ■ ^ 1872. WILLIAM MORLEY PUNSHON, LL.D., President of Conference, Wcslcyan Methodist Church. WiLLTAM STEWART, B. A., Secretary and Super intciulcnt of Missions, Baptist Missionary Convention of Canada. JAMES RICHARDSOy, D D., Bishop and General Superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada.. WILLIAM BEE, Secretary of Primitive Methodist Church in Canada. WILLIAM F. CLARKE, Secretary of the Conyregational Union of British North America. S, B. GUNDY, Sec. of the Executive Committee, Methodist New Connexion Church, James w. rice, Secretary of Conference, Bible Christian Church. The following is a copy of the letter received from the Bishop of Toronto : — Toronto, Dec. 26, 1872. Mcv. awl Dear Sir : When I had the pleasure of seeing you a few days ago, I stated I could not sign the memorial you presented me as the represen- tative of the Church of England in the Diocese. 1 could do so only with the authority of the Synod. But I can individually affirm my anxiety that, in the interests of religion, railway traffic on the Lord's Day should as much as possible be abridged. The total cessation we can hardly expect ; for this, I am led to believe, would seriously damage commercial interests. I have not the benefit of an acquaintance with all the managers of our railway establishments ; but I believe that without exception they will be willing to meet the prayer of your memorial to the utmost extent of their ability. And I do not think any of them will receive unkindly the representations the memorial contains of the demoralizing influences of Sunday traffic, and its consequent effects upon social order and the public good. I remain, Dear Sir, Very truly yours, A. N. TORO>TO. JRcv. B. Wallace. The following is the copy ofj[the letter received from the Bishcp of Huron ; Norwood Hjuse, Nov. 28, 1?72. My Dbar Mr. Scott :— In reply to yours of yesterday, I beg to say that I shall be most happy to lay tb 6 subject matter of your communicatiin before the Church Society next week (D. V.), and I shall always deem it a privilege to co-operate with yon in every gobd work that will tend to promote God's glory and advance the good of oar fellow beings. |g^ With Christian love. Believe 'tf me. The Rev. John Scott, &e. &c. Ycurs sincerely, J. HURON. •62 APPENDIX, &M The fullowing are the replies recei>''ed from the tevea Railn^ay Boards to which the documents were addressed. These replies have been printed and a number of the copies seiit to each of the churches co-operating in this move- ment. The following brief letter has also bee a sent as explanatory of their -cireolation : — Woodstock, April 29th, 1873. liev. and Dear /^h; — The following answers to the Memorials of the Churches, on tlie question of tlie Sabbatii Traffic on Railways, have been received from the lYspective Bpards of Directors, to which said Memorials were .iJl ' -eased. It is jfi-atifying to observe the public interest that has bf i!n awakened om this subject, the noble testimony that has been borne by the Press of the country generally, and also, that in onr Dominion Parliament inquiry has been instituted regarding the extent of the evil, with a view to its fcuppression, on the lines of road under the control of the Government. It is desirable that the Churches hold themselves in readiness for such further co-operation in this matter as the circumstances may call for. On behalf of the Sabbath Observance Committee of the Canada Presbyterian ■Church, I am, Rev. Sir, Yours very truly, W. T, Mcmullen, convener. ' GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Treasureu's Office, Hamilton, Ont,, Feb. 6. Baar Sir, — Your communication of the 30th October last, reached me only last week, and was laid before the Canada Board of Directors of this Company on the 3rd inst. I am instructed to inform you in reply, that the Directors have given this subject their serious attention, and desire to curtail the running of trains on the Sabbath Day to the very smallest limit, but there are reasons which render it utterly impossible to stop entirely the train service on Sundays. Since the establishment of the Union Pacific Railroad, there have been two passenger trains running between the Pacific Ocean at the West, and New York, Boston, and the Atlantic Ocean at the East ; these trains, called the Pacific and Atlantic expresses, are the only passenger trains run by this Company on Sunday, and it would be as unreasonable for us to stoj) the through passengers on these trains in Canada, as it would be to stop an Atlantic steamer in the middle of the Atlan- tic. During a part of the journey other hues have also to perform Sunday service. Lines on the American side by the Pennsylvania Central, and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern also perform this continuous service the same as the Great AVesteru Railway and its connecting lines. With regard to the freight business there is this difficulty (which is, of course, very much magnified in the winter), that the connecting lines. East and West on all through lines, give contracts for what is called "Time freight," to be delivered under a penalty as to time, be- tween Chicago and New York, in so many days. Unless the Great Western Railway Conpany and its connections adopted the same rules and time as the competing lines in the States for through freight, we might as well close the railway alto- gether, as traders a«il merchants would not ship by this route. I would point out t > you that, so far as the subject is within the power of the D.re'^^'ors of this 'lompany, every exertion is used to cu'tail the operations of the lm>) on the Sabbuh Day to the narrowest possible Umits, and no trains are ran for lojal service. Yours faithfully, . JOiEPH PRICE, Secretary Canada Board. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY OF CANADA, Managing Director's Office, Montreal, Feb. 1, 1873. Dear Sir, — 1 am duly in receipt of your letter of the 28th ult, which I will j'. U- APPENDIX. 03 will |)Ut hefore the Directors of this Company, at their first meeting. "We desire as much as possible to diniiaish Sunday work upon the railway, but I doubt, whether it will be pousible to do it entirely. Our intention and object, however is to reduce it within the smallest possible compass, and this object we shall steadily keep in view. , 1 am, yours truly, C. J. BRYDGES. BROCKVILLE AND OTlAWA RAILWAY. Presidint's Off. Of, Brockville, Feb. 3, 1873. Dear Sit: — The circular seat me from your Assoclatioa has been duly received. in reply, I ha^e to iaform you tfa»t there ie no work done oci this railway 0.. Sunday, except in cases of abjolute necessity. Your circuUr, theq^fore, does not apply to this road. < Yours truly, H. ABBOTT, Managing Director. NORTHERN' RAILWAY OF CANADA. Managing DiRECTOR's Office, ) Toronto, Feb. 3, 73. \ Dear Sir. —I am duly in receipt of your letter of the 28th inst., enclosing circular relatinif to the running of trains on the S tbbath. I have to state that we decidedly object to ran trains, or allow our men to work on the Sabbath, except in cases of nnavoiiable necessity. We do not make it a rale. I shall b« glad to present your letter and circular to our next Bjard Meeting. Yours truly, J. W. MOBERLY', Managing Director. TORO.VTO AND NIPISSING RAILWAY. Managing Dirkcto«'s Office, | Toronto. Feb. 10, '73. f Dear Sir'. — I duly received yonr letter of the 28th ult. , with accompanying memorial. It is not the practice, nor is it the desire of the Directors of this Company to run trains upon Sunday, nor to engage in work of any description, unless compelled to do so by circumstances over which we have no control. I would add that sach labor can be hardly considered unlawful, even In a religions point of viev, as we real that in ancient days, when the ox or the ass (the only aids to locomotion which men possessed), fell into a pit, it was lawful to extricate them on t le Sabbith day. in railways have superseded those animals as losomotives, Sunday labor is confined to inatanoes when, either from the severity of the weather, or othei of the numerous oauses whioh tend to derange traffic on railways, we find ourselves in the p3sition of the aouient traveller with his ox or bis ass in a pit. Yours truly, W. GOODERHIM, Jr., Managing Director. THE ST. LAWRENCE AND OTTAWA RAILWAY. Managing 0»ficb, Ottawa, Feb. 11, 1873. My Dear Sir— I have to aoknowledge tha re eipt of your favor of the 28!;h ult. , covering copies of a memorial on the subject of Sabbath obaervance. It is my desire to limit wjrk, in thii company's service, on the Sabbath as mich «s possible. m I 64 APPENDIX. i H W' '' The only work which we do on that day, is to bring the patsf ngers from ^rescott Junction to Ottawa early in the niorning, who leave Toronto and Montreal on Saturday night. We cannot, with regard to the travelling facilities of the public, abolish that particular train ; but we do not contemplate increasing work on the Sab- bath, on the line bey ond that. - I am, my dear sir, yours very truly, THOS. REYNOLDS, Managing Director. THE TORONTO, GREY & BRUCE RAILWAY. Seciietary a>d Tek^ruber's Office, ToKONTO, Feb. 27? 1873. Sir — On behalf of the Directors . The to the public t which ess the propose fbe met REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OP RELIGION, Jvsv, 1S73. By the State of Religion, your Committee understands the condition of life in relation to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Father through Him. That this may be sound, healthy and progressive is the purpose for which the Church was organized and the Ministry appointed. It ought therefore ever to be regarded as the centre object of all the Church's operations, not only of the labors of the respective pastors, but also of the deliberations and divisions of the several Courts. The collecting and presenting of information on this important subject is considered to be the duty intrusted to this Committee. Bat as a life of vital religion is to a great degree a hidden life, and the king* dom to which it belongs one that cometh not with observation, its state cannot with fnll certainty be ascertained by human enquiry. Yet as life in religion, as in everjrthing else, discovers both its existence and character- by action, and as our Lord has taught us to regard the ooodnct of the life as evidenoe of the state of the soul, observation on this subject is a duty, and a means of obtain* ing information for practical guidance. Barnabas, in seeing the Grace of God in its outward effects at Antioch,' was made glad ; and to the wise and observant it is promised that they shall understand the loving-kindness of thn Lord. Careful observation shonld therefore be made by those who are called to be co-workers with God, that they may know both the special subjects which ooght to occupy their minds at a throne of grace, and the manner in which they should act in their labors among men. Yoor Committee regret that the information it has to present, from its limited nature, cannot m regarded m evidence of the state of religion in the Ghnreh at large. Owing to a misunderstanding as to who had been appointed convener of 6 rt 66 ArrExiHX. i s.i i! : :' ti ■ fi !["■■■ ■■' , ! 1' Hi' 'Bl': f- 'Mi ffii'f ■' ' ^H 1 l-;" the Committee, no stops were taken for obtaining information on the state of religion till about two months ago. As it was then too late to make the ordinary application to PresbyLeries, the Committee agreed to apply to .Synods for Bnch statements as they might be able to give on the subject ; and at the same time to issue a circular to Sessions requesting them to forward informa- tion to the clerks of their respective Synods. The circular asked information on the three following particulars: 1, Circumstances which might be regarded as favorable evidence oi vital religion ; 2, Things which might be regarded as special hindrances to the spread of vital religion ; and 3, Means, the employ- ment of which might be considered imp )rtant lor the promotion of vital religion. A response in some form was received from each of the Synods. The Synad of Montreal forwarded two papers, one being a report on the state of religion within its bounds i)resented by its own Committee on that subject ; the other a statement of evangelistic services held at Vankleek Hill. The Synod of Toronto had held its meeting before the application fiom the Assembly's Com- mittee was made, but the clerk of that Synod sent a report drawn up with some care. The Synod of Hamilton sent a very brief and general statement accom- panied by seventeen replies of Sessions to the circular referred to ; and the Synod of London simply put into the hands of your Committee twelve of the same replies. All the Syno-Js except that of London had previously taken steps to ascertain the state of religion within their bounds by requiring reports on the subject either from Presbyteries or Sessions. In that of Montreal, the Presby- tery of Ottawa seems to have given the greatest amount of attention to the subject. Conferences having been held at three of its regular meetings, and addresses given to public and interested audiences, and the Presbytery of Brockville, the only one in which the subject was never taken up, and from the Sessions of which no reports were received. In that of Toronto two Presby- teries, Simcoe and Cobourg sent reports, and those of Toronto, Ontario, and Owen Sound neglected to do so. Whether any conferences were held by the Presbyteries of this Synod, the report does not say. In the Synod of Hamilton the result of the injunction to Presbyteries was similar. Paris and Durham complied with it, while Hamilton and Guelph made no reports, neither is there anything said of conferences held by Presbyteries. The Synod of London, as already intimated, had not requested any information on the subject, either from Presbyteries or Sessions. This Synod however had at its last meeting under consideration several intimately connected with the state of religion, such as the subject of Sabbath School instruction ; the best means of interesting Congregations in the general work of the Church ; and the best method of jnanaging Congregations in order to secure their general prosperity. So far as the evidence furnished to your Committee goes, only 68 of all the Congregations belonging to the Charcn responded to the request for inform- .ation on the state of religion among them. This may be partly accounted for from the late period at which the Assembly's Committee sent its circular. But where Presbyteries had previously asked information, the silence of Sessions •'Caanot be thus explained, and must we fear be regarded as evidencing a want of interest in tbe subject. Of the 63 reporting, there are in the Synod of Montreal 23 ; in the Synod of Toronto 16 ; in the Synod of Hamilton 17 ; and in the Synod of London 12. It is stated that the number in the Synod of Montreal is greater than in the previous year. Many of the statements are very brief, too much so, to be of value in indicating the state of religion, but others are fall and of such a nature as to imply an interest in the subject and a desire that increased attention should be given to it. The information sent is mostly of a favorable kind. There are mentioned aa evidences of a healthy state of religion such particulars as a steady, and in many instances, an increasing attendance on Sabbath services ; additions to the membership by profession of faith in the Saviour for the first time ; which, in several congregations, are said to have been larger during the past year than usual ; in some cases a manifestation of decided interest in religion, shown by a readiness to converse and make inquiries on the subject APPEXDIX. 67 tate of ko tbe ■Synods at the iforma- ■mation igarileil rded as jmploy- eligioii. Synod religion [le other ^mod of r's Oom- itU some ; acoom- le Synod the same steps to ta on the J Presby- m to the ng8, and jytery of from the Presby- lario, and Id by the Hamilton Durham jr is there ondon, as either meeting religion, iteresting aethod of 68 of all ir inform- anted for lar. But Sessions Lg a want Synod of 17 ; and Synod of value in lire as to Ion should There kculars as I services ; ■ the first luring the literest in te subject aiul by a fuller attendance at congregational and district prayer meetings ; activity on the part of membera ia works of benevolence and -piety ; a marked ihanf;e in regard to the subject of teniperanco by an abamloning of the drinking usages of soaiety, and a greatly increased liberality towards the mission schemes of the Church. One Session belonging to the Synod of Hamil- ton reports "prayer meetings among children;" and another "'a manifested longing for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The report from the Synod in Toronto states that in some congregations "thare has been what may bo regarded as an awakening. As already stated the Synod of Montreal has given much attention to the state of religion within its bounds, and employed means for obtaining its revival. Through a Committee to which the matter was intrusted, arrango- ments were made for holding special services in several localities. In some instances unfavorable circumstances prevented the arrangements from being carried out ; and in others, wbere the services were held, discouragements were met with at the commencement. But generally where the intended meetings were conducted, decided profit was experienced both by Ministers and people, prejudices were removed, an interest awakened, christians refreshed, non- l)rofes8ors seriously impressed, and several — so far as human judgment csuld determine — brought into a state of salvation through faith in the Lord Jesua Christ. Respecting the season of continuous preaching held at Madoc, the report states that, "the attendance grew, the solemn feeling deepened, and in two or three cases evidence wassubsequently given of a saving change" Of the meetings held at Gloucester it is stated, ' ' on Sabbath especially, the interest was very marked. At the communion which followed these services, ten persons were received as members of the Church, and others were prevented from joining the Church at that time only by the inclemency of the weather and distance. The deputation left with the feeling that that place had been to many the house of God and the gate of heaven. Respecting the services conducted at .Storrington the report remarks : " From the first evening some appeared to be arrested; the number in attendance nightly increased, and the attention became more and more devout. Evidences of religious concern were afterwards seen among the young. The services were highly prized by God's people as a means of quickening ; ana since the services were hela the spirit of prayer seems to have been largely given." Respecting the season of special services held at Yank- leek Hill a very full report is given, both of the manner in which the meetings were conducted and of their results. The preaching was continued for ten successive days. The time of each meeting was limited to an hour and a half. (Generally, three addresses were given, and by previous consultation and arrangement, were closely connected in the train of thought presented, being generally founded on the same portion of Scripture, and bringing out the truth in its different relations and applications so as fully to state and explain the Gospel plan of salvation. They were almost entirely void of appeals to the feelings ; dealing chiefly with the understanding and the conscience. The members of the deputation met a short time for prayer and consultation both before and after the evening's work. The person reporting says, "After prayer by one or more of us we went straight to the meeting ; immediately on our return we sought the Divine blessing on our work ; and then with our whole exercises fresh in mind, considered which of the topics discussed needed a fuller illustration, at which point we had left our hearers ; and whole new topics would now be suggested to their minds. We could not resist the conviction that much of the power and profitableness of our public services depended on this conference, and prayer among ourselves. As we went on, our work became in a very high degree interesting to ourselves, and we found ourselves able to declare the truth of God with a power and freedom much beyond ordinary, securing an increasing attention day by day." As to results, it is stated, " At the close of onr visit, there were all the signs of an extensive awakening. On the last night sixty or seventy persons waited behind in an anxious state of mind. Seven of tbe young people professed openly to have found peace in believing, and twice If. 68 APPENDIX. !l; I as many more were in a condition of deep spiritnal anxiety. Many of God's people hare been greatly refreshed. Tney have found it a time rich in salva- tion. The dew of their youth has returned to some of them. Your Committee in reporting on the state of religion felt, called on to make a distinct reference to these evangelical services reported by the Synod of Mon- treal. There may have been circumstances of similar interest in other sections (jf the Church, but if so, your Committee has not been put in possession of inform- ation respecting them." One part of the inquiry made by the Committee in its circular was res- pecting' the hindrances to vital religion. On this point, the replies mention the things commonly found to be obstacles in the way of the spread of the Saviour's kingdom — Intemperance is generally mentioned first, though, as already noticed, a happy decrease of the sin is reported from several places. Tlie highly prosperous state of the country leading to increased eagerness for wealth ; and an undue devotion to business pursuits, arid a desire to advance in M'orldly position and appearance, is spoken of as turning away the attention from tilings unseen and eternal — and as closely connected with this, alarm is expressed at the consequences arising from a prevalent desire for amusements and the con- nection which these are often made to assume with the name of religion. The prevalence of Sabbath-breaking and profane swearing are deplored„and the in- crease of these in some localities where railways have recently been built is referred to. In two reports from tessions connected with the Synod of Hamilton, there is mentioned, with expressed regret, a very noticeable want of harmony and brotherly feeling among those professing and belonging to the same section of the Church of Christ. Infidel opinions, while mentioned by some reports as not existing, are referred to by others as prevailing ; Universalism being named as a common form of them. In two reports special notice is taken of the injury done by sects of a fanatical and proselytising character. Plymouth Brethren and a party taking the name of Baptists are mentioned. A Session in the Synod of Hamilton reports : ' ' They are thankful to be able to say that so far as the number of proselytes made by either party is concerned, their success has been very small ; but we feel quite certain that the efforts of the Baptists put a stop to the further progress of a most promising state of things four years ago — and we deplore the extensive prevalence of a disposition to confound the doings of these parties with all attempts to awaken out of their lethargy the multitudes who have a form of godliness and nothing more. The other report M'hich is from a Session in the Synod of London, says : '• During the past six months there has been in our Church, and indeed in all the Churches in the town and neighborhood a great deal of excitement and interest manifested in relation to religious questions. This took its rise from the appearance and labors here and in the townships adjacent of two evangelists or Plymouth Brethren. Their errors traverse the entire field of Divine truth. On "Prayer," "Asssurance," " Pardon of sin," " Faith," " The relation of the believer to the Moral Law," "Baptism," and the New Testament Ministry they hold and teach dangerous and deadly heresy. This report proceeds to say : " We are so impressed with a conviction of the formidable character of the danger that threatens our Church from this quarter, that we cannot help feeling and expresing a strong desire that the Supreme Court of our Church would appoint a Committee to draw up in pamphlet form, and put in general circulation throughout all our congrega- tions an exposure of the doctrinal errors of the Plymouth Brethren. This would be a great benefit to our people, and, we are satisfied, of no little service to many of our Ministers who, otherwise may have to contend with these false teachers at a great disadvantage." In regard to the means which oaght to be asel for qtiiokening and extend- ing vital religion, the majority of the replies expreis the opinion that nothing aside from the ordinary means ought to be resorted to ; and as ordinary means, there are mentioned the faithfal and earnest preaching of the whole troth— mnch united and direct prayer for the Holy Ghost — attention to the instruction of the young in Sabbath-Schools— family catechising and an enforcing of r* ', ArrKNuix. GO parental government and family religion — the judicious and {»ichful exorcise of discipline— attention on the part of the elders to the xlsitation of the nick »nd the conducting of district prayer-meetings — endeavors to engage members in some form of christian work — the oultivatiou of religious converse after the example of the faithful of old, of whom it is said that "They who feared the Lord spake often one to another " — and the maintaining in spirit and ermduct a distinction between the Church and the world, that the declaration of the Saviour may be exemplified, " I have chosen you out of the world." But in several of the replies there is recommended (which may be regarded as unusual means) occasional continuous preaching, or what arc commonly termed evangelistic services. From the limited evidence of which your Committee has been put in fjossession, while there appears to be much indifference, worldliness and preva- ent sin in various forms, which call for deep humility and confession before (jod, there is evidence also of much faithful preaching, and earnest working, and hopeful fruitfulnesp, which ought to draw forth thanks and praise to God,- and stimulate to increased diligence and hopefulness. In closing this report your Committee would take the liberty of making the following suggestfous : — 1. That the General Assembly repeit its request to Presbyteries and Sessions to give insreasing attention to the state of religion ; to hold confer- eaces and give addresses on the subject, and diligently use any means which may seem to tbcm litted under the blessing of God to produce increased interest aad activity in the cause of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2. Tiiat Ministers be reminded of the importance of discriminating preach- ing, not only that which carefully distinguishes between truth and error, between the spirit of Christianity and the spirit of the world, but that deals also with the pr>minent present necessities of the Church aiid of ordinary society ; the importance of giving special discourses on such subjects as " Tem- perance," "Sabbath Observance," "Family Religion, '•' "Steadfastness of Character "and Life," "The Danger of Worldly Prosperity and Natural Enjo> ment," and " A Firm Adheren .e to the truth as it is in Jesus, in opposi- tion to prevalent Infidel Opinions." 3. That Presbyteries and Sessions be recommended to consider the pro- priety of occasionally holding continuous religious services, as a means of arresting the attention of the Careless, and bringing those who are the subjects of grace more deeply under the influence of the truth on the principle that coDtiauouB attention to any subject will naturally bring the mind lincreasingly under its power, or that a private christian may derive spirtiual benefit from occasionally setting apart a longer period than usual for the study of the Scriptures and intercourse with Ood in prayer, and also on the ground that God has given encouragement in His 'Yord to expect an increased mauifesta- tion of His salvation under a persevering use of the means of grace. Such continuous services m'ght either embrace a short season preceding and follow- ing the usual time of observing the ordinanco of the Lorcra Supper, or be held at any other suitable season. The separated attention to the truth at such seasons, and the quiet and wholesome quickening which Ood might be expected to give, would form an important protection against the danger arising from contact with the world, and also against that arising from the delusion and error so prevalent in society. All of which is respectfully submitted. JOHN SCOTT, Convener. it 4-- M' 70 ATPEXDIX. REPORT ON FRENCH EVANGELIZATION. [i 1:1 iiii 1 ' ■ V . I: Your Conunittoe boj,' leavo to report that duriiif,' the last .summer, six of tlu' French stmlents labored in the mission field, two were engaj^ed in teaching, aiil two had to go home on aeeount of their health. Two other students (not Freneli) have been (lualifyiug themsejves for labor in Roman Catholic fields, one of whom had previously beeit an approved teaeher in the Je-snit College, Montreal. E. D. Pelletier labored in a new town.ship of the Glengarry district, wheri' some hunirk along the North shore of the St. Lawrence from Quebec to Tailousac. Tliey have thus far labored spcciiilly in the ^IcLareu settlement and about Murray Bay, Charlevoix County, Buy St. Paul, (Orleans island, and around l^Hiebec, with varying success. The financial statement is aa foUowa : — $ Balance from last year 458 07 Keceipts ■.... 2842 85 J330a 92 Fxpendititre .' 2625 04 Balance $075 83 Of th's Balance $320 have been paid out since the ao lounts were made up, leavinj; actually on hind the sum of $355, which will be more than exhausted before the collections for the current year are due. We hare been reducing, as far as we possibly could, the amonnts granted to students for incidental expenses, as the following comparative statement will show. Comparative Return of the cost of French work for thd years endins 3Ist May, 1871-2, and 1872 3 for travelling expenses, expenses for books, Doard and clothing. TRAVELLIXO EXPENSES. Travelling expenses for the year ending 31 May, 1872, f.34. Do for year ending 31 May, 1873,— A7Z. EXPEN.SES FOR BOOKS. Expenses for Books for year ending 31 May, 1872, $o3 83. Dj. for 5 ear ending 31 May, 1873.— A'^ii. BOAKl) EXPENSES. Board Expenses for year ending 31 May, 1872, f 828 50. D^. for year ending 31 May, 1873, $579— Decrease $249 50. CLOTHIXO KXl'EN.SES. For year ending 31 May, 1872, $45 39. Do for year ending 31 May, 1873.— A'i7, Your Comm'ttee would refer gratefully to the fact that we have now a larger number of Colporteurs under our charge than at any previous period, and that several fields seem white already to harvest. We would alio notice thehopeful prospect of i he movement for the establish* ment of a Misa'on for the benefit of the Roman Catholics of Glengarry and would fervently implore on it the blestiag of the Great Head of the Church, and the favorable consideration of the General Assembly. B. F. BURNS, Convener. i; i h {, \i] V ! 72 Al'l'KNDlX. REPORT OF SABBATH SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Fur 1872-73. Tbo Committeo oa Sabbath Schools ia proaonting their Annual Report have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the increased zeal ami earneatneas manifested In this department of the Church work. They congratulate the Asaembly on the growing prosperity and increased uaefuluess uf her .Sabbath Idohools. The Report on Homo Missions showed great advancement, and a growing enthusiasm in the achemaa of the (Jhuruh for which devout acknowledgment ia due to God for the tokens of his favor. And your Committt o on Sabbath- Sohoola are ^lad to say that this part of the Ohuroh's work intrusted to them aeems to be in a heidthy condition, and shows many marks of pro^'ress, and is every year enlisting more of the Church's energies, devotion and liberality. At no previous time has so much care and attention been given to this subject, and all the Churches are engaged in it with an eamestneea never known before. The Sabbath School literature, whether of books or periodicals, which is now so abundant, is very largely the creation of the last few years, and every year is witnessing great progress, and a growing efficiency in every department of Sabbath School work. And it is gratifying to know that the Canada Presbyterian Church is not behind others, but is year by ^ear taking a firmer hold, and ia looking with more practical earnestness upon this department labor which must ever be one of the most important parts of her Mission. The injunction " Fml )nii lambs," must continue to have for her all the freshness of our Lord's authority and appointment, and at this time of ceaseless activity, and indomitable perseverance m worldly things, the Church cannot afiford to Uy behind, or waste her energies. We believe that our Church is getting a fuller apprehension of the meaning of her commission, and, feeling, the authority of her orders in this toatter, as the statistics, about to be submitted will show. Your Committee sent out a teries of questions to the Ministers of tho Church, and replies from 200 were receive 1, CQutaining a great deal uf valuable information, and giving many useful hints. We have regarded those congre- gationa fr.)m which returns have been received as a fair avarage of the Church generally, and to make the returns as complete as possible, we calculated the non-reporting congregations on the same ratio, and the results show a gratify* ing increase over the previous year. 1872. No, of Schools not given. *' Scholars 33,897 *• Average not given. •' Teachers 3,898 No. of these who are m'bers. not given. " Vols, in Library 85,816 For Missions $3,477 All purposes not given. From the above figures it will be seen that the Church has made progress in all the particulars enumerated. In a Church and Country like ours, increase over the previous year is to be expected, but some of the figures, such as the increase in number of pupils, volumes in Libraries, ftc, show* a very marked growth indeed, and for which it becomea us to render thanks to the Oreat Head, whose blessing alone makes every instrumentality efficient, and crowns all our labour with success. The true increase, the Lord giveth. Not the least gratifying aapect of the returns is the large and ever increas- ing proportion of the membership'of the Church who give themselves to the work of instruction. Before we can be true workers in the vineyard we muat first give ourselves to the Master. This is the order of Scripture. Our Lord first 1873. 520 INCREASE. 37,520 26,397 3.295 4,422 3,751 97,072 $3,924 $13,762 524 ii",2.36 $446 AIU'KNDIX. 73 which asked tlie question, " Litrisf ffion nf '" ^n^ htvinj^ pot tlio answer, gave th« comni'ssioil. ^'aul aaid. " lie hath rocoacilcd U8 to lliuibclf, aud bath given to us the miuibtry uf reuonciliation " And if any « xnecf. to speak with powor to the h»aita of the younp;, it !■ when they s[)eak himnn-' thty believe, auil out of tbe feeling of their «>wn heart. Without counselling that none but members be allowed to teach, we affirm that thane schools are most likely to prosper spititually whose teacbers are living in Church relationship, wbo can recommend a tried aud experienced salvation and show this by their own publij profession. In accordance with the previous recommendations of thn G< neral Assambly, viz,: that Presbyteries should hold Couventit ni in their respective distriotp, your Committee (xpucted communicaticms from the Clerks of >- resbyteries oa the subjects of tlieir discu-sion, but with one exception none were forwarded, and it was in c nsequence of this that they agreed to send out a series of ({uest ons The only oommuuioation received was from the fUielph Presbytery, which contsined the raatured deliverances of a Conventih, the following resolutions were report .hI from ; he •(. S. Conference and adopted ))y the Presbytery, and order- ed to be forwarded to y>.u as Convener of the (ieueral Aoembl^'s Committee on Habbath iSchools : 1. On the relation of the S, S. to the Church resolved. That the (S, S. is ])art of the < 'hiirch, and properly under the control and supervision of the Kirk-Session of each congregation " 2. The Teacher and preparation re.sol\ov], (1), That the Teacher be pious, intelligent, so far as the subjects taught are concerned, and diligent in the matter of preparation. (2), As to the means of preparation, that the universal adoption of Teachers' meetings for the purpose of going over the lesson together, and being mutually heljjful to each other be recommended, and that they take advantage of every other avail ible means (3). In regard to the* S. S. Insti- tutes, That generally such Institut ? may be regarded as in the meantime impracticable, but that when practicable the Conference approve of such insti- tutes."' 3. On the classes resolved, "That the Conference encourage the extension of infant classes. (Signed,) " PvOBEPtT TORRANCE, Prcs. Clerk: As in former years, the returns show great variety in t^e S. S. papers received and distributed in the several schools. Variety may be essential, but in some cases it arises from the fact that we have no authorized paper of our own, and some superintendents are at a loss to know which of the many that are being circulated is best A paper of our own seems to be a necessity, and the returns made show this by a large majority in favor of it. It is gratifying to know that nearly every school takes some paper. There is nearly as great a variety in the hymn books used ; and in answer to the question, *' Is a new hymn book required?" 183 say yes, and 81 no. A uniform series of lessons is strongly insisted on by many of the Ministers and the scheme known as *' The International Series" is recommended by 200 for, and only 45 against. At present the majority of schools use them. The returns show that 126 schools use the Edinburgh Series, and 135 the Inter- national; and the amount of attention and talent bestowed on the exposition of this series, and the large stores of information available reoommend them strongly to your Committee, and they hope the Assembly may adopt it. 1. The receiving and classifying the returns made, invcWe a great deal of unnecessary labor. Your Committee are of opinion that if each Presbytery had a S. S. Committee, and held either a Convention, or gave a sedcrttnt to thu • sill It: f Hi 74 APPENDIX. ; ti: « 1 HI flf r M'^ subject and their tleliverauces sent either to tlie Clerks of Synotl, ami through them to the Assembly's Convener, or else directly to the Convener, great good would result to the Church generally, and the schools would be made more etticient. Your Committee strongly recommend this to the Assembly's notice, and in this way reliable statistics could be got for the Church's information and use. 2. They also recommend that Synods and the General Assembly give one sederunt to the consideration of S. S. work ■•nd kindred subjects. While < Jeueral Conventions have been of use to the Church by creating an interest for the work, and however much we may desire their continuance, this by no means renders unnecessary the holding of Presbyterial Conventions, and Synodical Conferences to consider our own special work as a Church. Your Committee are deeply convinced that the importance of S. S. work demand of us more attention and careful dealing in our Church Courts. Of the returns made 2,30 favor conventions, 100 of these are for denoniiuational conferences, 70 in favor of both, and 50 in favor of general conventions . 3. Y'our Committee put emphasis on the deliverance of the (luelph Pres- Ijytery, regarding the relation between the School and the Church and ask the Assembly to urge Pastors and Superintendents in their teaching to enforce the Scriptural Tact that baptized children are memljers of the visible Church and under the control and spiritual guidance of the sessions. 4. l^ey strongly urge that occasional sermotis be preached to the young ; and the relative duties of parents and children be kept prominent ; and especially the need of parents co-operating with the S. S. Teachers in the training and instruction of the young. 5. It is recommended also that each congregation be advised to meet all the current expenses of the School, and that tiie contributions of the children go to the direct support of mi8.sions, &c., thus teaching the children early to give for the cause of Christ. N. B — Your Committee feel the necessity of a hymn book and 8. S. paper in comiection with our own Church, with Canada Presbyterian (.^hurch stamped on each, but they fear the dithculty of carrying this out into practical etfect. If some such scheme as elevating a part of the British "American Presbyterian to the weekly lesson, it might prove of great use. The whole sabject is commended to tlie careful consideration of the Assembly. All of whicli is respectfully submitted J. THOMPSON, Convener. S?' ill REPORT OP THE COMMITTEE ON SELECTION OF S. S. BOOKS. June llrir, 1873. The Committee on the Selection of Sabbath School ':{ooks beg to report that they had a meeting at the beginning of October last — Mi'. Macpherson, Professor Caven, and the Convener being present. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. Jlacpherson, Cochrane, r.nd the Convener, was appointed to forward the prepar- ation of a list of books and report. At a meeting held yesterday, it was reported that the Convener h<".d made a selection of books from the catalogue of the Religious Tract Society, and requested Mr. Young to forward such of them as he might have in stock. He forwarded sixty-two of t'nese. Mr. Macpherson examined twenty-eight, approving all except two, which he regarded unfit for Sabbath reading, but suitable for week-day. The remaining thirty-four had been examined by the Convener, fourteen of them approved for Sabbath reading, fifteen for week-day, and five regarded unsuitable. Fifty vohimes of their more recently published works had been sent last year by the American Presl^yterian Board, of which Mr. Mai-pherson examined twenty-one, and condemned them all. APPENDIX. 75- All the fifty hail been exuniinetl hy the Convener, and he felt warranted to recommehd only seven of them. The Convener reijuested Jlessrs. Campbell and Son to forward some book.?, and in reply two libraries of twenty volumes each, and both of the Keligious Tract Society, one library of fifty volumes, of W. Oli- phant & Co., and nineteen volumes of T. Nelson and Sons, were received. One of the libraries of twenty volumes was altojjether fiction, which, upon the whole, was distinctly superior to the average fictions of the A. P. 13., as found among the fifty volumes examined. The other library of twenty volumes was mostly ajiproved for advanced classes, and for week-day rather than Sabbath ; of the lifty volume library only four or five were read and approved, but it is supposed to contain many others suitable. Mr. Macpherson and the Convener had gone over the Descriptive Catalogue of the A. P. B., and marked a large number of books which might be found suitable, if examined, some of them being marked froiu personal knowledge, some from the reputation of the author, and some from the descriptr.'e notes. In reading with a view to selection various questions dilHcult to determine arose. One was as to the extent to which works of fiction should be allowed. There are fictions replete with religious instruction and so free from ex- citing plot and narrative as to leave the mind free to gather the instruction : others contain comparatively little instruction and much of exciting incident, so that the reader is apt to be carried away with the one, to the entire neglect of the other. It seems well to exclude all the latter, and admit only a few of the former k'nd. The reading of many works of fiction, even Avhen comparatively good, is believed to foster habits mental and moral as well as religious which are mucli to be deprecated ; and for this reason it would be well to admit only a certain jiroportion of such — say, not more than one in ten. It may be objected that if works o' this kind be excluded, which children will read, they will not read the heavier ami more useful works of history, biography, and scriptural instruction : to which it might be replied that, if they will not read books which are useful wc should not furnish them with books which may be promotive of indis])osition to serious thought and practical exertion. Besides, our children have usually enough to do during the week in play and the preparation of their public school lessons. And if our Sabbath school libraries'; are to furnish Sabbath-day reading only, they will provide very few works indeed of the fictitious kind. The prevalent kind of Sabbath school books at present in use encourages the setting aside of family and biblical instruction. It renders the purchase of new books frequently necessary, inasmuch as they are not deemed worthy of a second reading, and are read so rapidly and with so little aim at thinking out or retaining their contents that the reading of them is a waste of time, or it may be worse than that by the formation of more than questionable habits. It would be better to have in our libraries oidy such books as could bear fre([uent reading and study, and which, therefore, should be retained and preserveil as long as possiblo. Another question has arisen as to the propriety of providing in Sabbath school libraries books suitable for week-day reading, but not for the Sabbath day. It is argued that if we do not provide wholesome week-day reading for our advanced classes of young people, they will surely find unwholesome and useless reading to occupy the activity of their minds in the vast amount of light and periodical literature now afloat. It might be well to forestall this objectionable kind of reading with better. If this were done, which the Committee regard as of t^ery ([uestionable propriety, it wouhl be necessary to place a part of our catalog'ie under the head of week-day reading, and to give special cautions and instructions therewith as to the proper employment of the Sabbath day in Scripture reading and instniction, and only a limited amount of other reading. The work of the Committee is felt more and more to be an important work, and it is for the Assembly to say how it is to be carried on. The experience of two years shows that those who havelfuU employment as Ministers or otherwise are not prepared to unilertake the amount of duty implied in making a careful n selection June nth, 1873 Respectfully submitted, JOHN FOTHERINGIIAM, Convener. t 76 APPENDIX. SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS EXAMINED AND APPROVED. Ill: %i if i! 4. 9. 10. 11. 1. Todd's Lectures to Children, 1st Series 2. Ditto. 2iid " o. Tlio Laws and Polity of the .Tewc. The Mannersand the Customs of the Jews. Lads of il»e Factory. Will»ertorce's Practical View. Is the Bible true ? Pike's Persuasives to Early Piet ." James' Anxious Iniiuirer. Memoir of Oapt. Hammond. 12. Live upon Him, Part 1st, 13. Ditto. Part 2nd. 14. Sliepherd of Salisbury Plain. 15. The Vuung Ilop-pickers. 10. Memoir of Harlan Page. 17. Bible Stories by Barth. 18. Peep of Day. l',>. James' Younj? Man fi'om Home. 20. Baxter's Call to the Unconverted. 21. TJie Dairyman's Daughter. • 22. Hodge's Way of Life. The Life of Martin Boos. Sprague's Letters to a Daughter. Allehie's Alarm. Fraternal Appeals to Young Men ,by Brock Doddridge's itiso and Progress of P-eligion. Lines Left Out. Kings of Israel and Judah. Short Stories for Children, by Charlotte Elizabetli. 31. Seiiucl to Peep of Day. 32. Broclv's Life of Sir Henry Havelock. 33. The Young Cottager, by L. Richmond. 84. Jessica's First Prayer. 35. Steps up the LaddoT. 3ti. Our English Bible. 37. The Jesuits. 3S. The Young Chi'istian, by Jacob Abbott. 30. The Inijuisition in Spain and other Coun-' ti'ies. 40. Life of Lavater. 41. Lucilla, by Adolphc Jlonod. 42. Edwards on the Affections. 4:). Edith and her Ayali, *.c., by A. L. O. E, 44. Eastern Manners, &c., by Dr. W. Tweedie, 45. The Fall of Jerusalem, T. Nelson & Sons. 46. Jerusalem, Pictorial and Descriptive, by|ii5, Dr. Tweedie. 1 110 2:3. 24. 25. 20. 27. 28. 2t>. 30. Whitecross' Anecdotes on Old Test. Ditto. New Test. Life of Col. Gardiner, by Doddridge. Counsels to tlie Young, by Dr. A. Alex- ander. Tlie Forest Flower, by J. Drummond. The Boat and the Drowned Officer, by Charlotte Ilizabeth. The Baby, &c.,M)y Charlotte Elizabeth. White Lies, by ditto. 82. The Rose-Bud, &c. , by ditto. S3. Life Sketches from Scottish History. Backbiting Reproved, by Cliar. Eliz. Daniel Baker's Talk. Transformed If land. The Ulster Revival, by Robt. Kno.\. 88. Loving Words, by .\dolplie Monod. 8!». Illustrations of the Shorter Catechism, vol. 1. by J. Cross. Ditto, vol. 2. San-Poh, by Rev. J. L. Nevins. The Maiden. Martyr of Scotland, by M. Mowat. Heroes for the French, by Dr. Tweedie. God's Way of Peace, by Dr. H. Bonar. 48, 49, 50, 51, 54, 65. 50, 67. 68. 59. 60. 01 «7. 68. 69. 70. 47. Environs of Jerusalem. Pictorial and Descriptive, by Dr. Tweedie. Bible Stories for Children, by M. Jones. Try Again, &c., by A. L. O. E. The Hynm my Mother Taught Me, by A. L. O. E. Johnny McKay. 52. Cicily Brown's Trials. 63. lona, by Dr. W. L. Alexander. Life's La»t Hours ; or Final Testimony. Sketches of the Waldenses. Remarkable Escapes from Peril. Ancient Britifih Church, by Dr. Alexander. Way of Salvation, by Dr. A. Alexander. The Great Concern, by Halyburton. French Protestants. Life of Knox, abridged from MoCrie. t)8. Miller on Presbyterianitm and Baptism. 63. Life of Major-a< neral Burn. 64. Life of Lieut. -Col. Blackader. 65. Life of A, Melville, adridged from McCrie, 60. Eastern Manners ; Old Teat., by Jamieaon, Ditto. New Test. Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. The Pious Sliepherd, by Rev. R, McLaurin. Watt's Songs, with Anecdotes, *c. 71. Traditions of the Covenanters, Ist. Series. 72. Ditto. 2nd " 73. Ditto. 3rd 74. 75. 70. 78. 79. 80. 81. 84. 85. SO. 87. 00. 91. 92. 03. 94. 95. The Way Lost and Found, by Dr. J. Tuttle. 90. Seeing Jesus, by Dr. H. A, Nelson. 97. The Child Captives, by Mrs. M. Hoamer. 98. The Moravian Indiar Boy. 99. Jacob Abbott's Fires de. 100. Little Henry's and IDs Bearer, by Mrs. Mierwood 101. The Young Folks of Ilazelbrook. 102. Kindness to Aninif Is, by Char. F.liz. 103. The Patriarch's Ri;ligion, Tr., Soc. 104. The Orphans of Glen Elder, Riclimond's Annals of the Poor. Birrell's Life of Richard Kiiill. Fletcher's Lectures to Children, vol. 1. Ditto. voL 2 Abbott's Child at Home. Precept upon Precept. Life of Robert Annan, of Dundee. 112. Memorials of Capt. Hedley Vicars. ills. The Russian Tailor, &c, 114. Jack tlie Dumb Boy, by Char, Eliz. Foster's Appeal to the Young. Charlotte Elizabeth's Sliort Stories, 117. Scripture Tiaots, 4 vols., by autlior of Peep of Day, 118. L;.\, -n Henry Martyn. 119. Ralph Ge.nniell, 120. Helen of Ihe Olen , 121. The Persecuted Faailv. 122. Eadie's Lecture.s on the Bible. 123. Memoir of Mary Lundie Duncan. 124. Andrew Campbell's Visit, &c. 105. 100. 107. 108. 109, 110. Ill, BOOKS FOR TEACHERS. 1. Pardee's Sabbath School Index. 2. Egglestone's Sunday School Manual, 3. Sunday School Teacher's Guide, by J, A. James, * 4. The Art of Questioning, by J. O. Fitch ; and other short works by the same author, 5. What is a Child "> Illustrative Teaching, &c, , by W, H. Qroser. 6. Thoughts on Sabbath Schools, by Hart. 7. Todd's Sabbath School Teacher, 8. htow'a Bible Training. (These books will direct to many others). 9. A Concordance— Eadles' or Butterirorth'a. 10. Eadie'a Biblical Cyclopedia, 11. Dr, David Brown's Commentaries on the Gospel, the Acts and Romans are among the best. ■?* APPENDIX. 77 t REPORT ON HOME AND FOREIGN RECORD. Yonr Committee begs to report that the circnlation of the " Home and Foreign Record " has not varied much daring the past year. The oirculatioa at present is about eight thousand. RMCEIPTS, Balance at beginning of year $7 14 Received from subscriptions 2815 70. $2822 84 KXPENPITVRB. Printine .'?1085 48 Paper 1057 65 Postage. &c .%<) 96 Salary of i^ gent and Assistant Editor 275 00 Distribution in City 25 00 Balance 9 75 $2822 84 In order to increase and facilitate the circulation of the Record, the Com- mittee would suggest tliat Sessions and congregations &c. , be recommended to take it in , quantities inbtead of eubsuribers getting it singly, as is the case in many congregations at present. The Committee understanding that dispensing with the column cover and making the outside pages take its place, the expense of publication would be 80 reduced as to enable the Committee to furnish it to subscribers at 25 cents per annum, when taken in large quantities. It is recommended that the coloured cover be discontinued. Your Committee further recommends that the'Conveners of the various Mission Committees of the Church, be instructed to furnieli the editor statedly with such communications from the missionaries and items of intelligence as will tend to deepen the interest of our people in the Church's work, and to increase their liberality in the furtherance thereof. Also, that the editor be instructed to abridge the reports of the proceed- ings of Presbyteries in order that a larger space may be devoted to missionary intelligence. As the removal of the Assistant Editor to Montreal renders it inconvenient for him to retain his present connections with the Record, it is recommended that the Committee be instructed to make provisions to supply his place. All which is respectfully submitted, D. H. FLETCHER, Convener. MINISTERS' WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND OF CANAIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1872-3. The Committee on ihe Widows' and Orphans' Fund beg to report as fol- lows :— They have audited the treasurer's book and examined the secuiities in- Ids hands. The present state of the fund is as follows : — KECKIPTS AND EXPENDITURB OF THE JUND FOR THE PAST YEAR. Receipts. Balance from previous year $3133 14 Congregational Collections 3480 60 Minicters' Bates 1576 00 Iiterest 4162 01 I&YMtmenta falling due and paid 4709 66 Total $17061 41 If- m 'i\\ m l!i ■if hi 11 |: i ■ it; I ;, 1 ■ , .;t \^X 78 ~ APPENDIX. Annuities Paid §2770 00 Jklinisters' Kates repa'd 170 00 Transferred to Fund for Aged and Intitm MinistefB : 1740 30 Sunclry Ciiaiges— Solicitor's Expenses 23' 13 Invested .- 107!)5 8S Proportioa of General Expenses 200 00 -Salary of Agent 465 00 balance 887 10 Totil $1700141 Slcfr of Fa, III. DeSenfcures at par value H3400 00 Mortgages : 29379 41 Cash 887 10 Total $73666 51 The Widows or Families receivina; annuities at beginning of year were ' 22 One Widow has been removei in consequence of marriage 1 And there have been added during the year Making the present No. of annuitants 21 2 23 Last year it was remitted to the Committee to consider and rep )rt aR to "ihe expediency of increasing the amount paid to the annnitants, and making alterationsin some of the regulations. The Committee submit the followiog altsrations in the regulations which they think it expedient to make : - Add to Section 1. — Provided al« ays that the Coounittee may waive the for- feiture in special cases, and upon i-u h terms as shall be just and equitable, having due regard for the intercbts of the fund. Add to Section 2 — Provided always that the Committee may in special cases admit entrance after such period of four years, upon such terms as shall be just and equitable, having due regard (o the interests of the fund. Amend Section 5 as folloics : — The claim of each Widow or Orphan family shall date from the death of the hasband or fi^ther, as the case may be ; and the annuity payable at the first term thereafter shall be a proportionate part thereof to be computed from the date of such death. The annuity of erery widow shall cease, &q. The Committee further recommend that in the case both of Widows' and Orphan children, each annuity be increased, in the meantime, $20 per year, ■ and that the 12th Section be amended accordingly. All which is respectfully submitted. W. ALEXANDER, Convener. APPEXDIX. 79 REPORT ON AGED AND INFIRM MINISTERS' FUND. Your Committee have the satisfaction of reporting tbat though they ha^e not be«n authorized to make any decided effort in order to promote the Fund, and they have eometimes felt themselves hampered, and afraid that their income would not equal the demands upon it, they have not only not been constrained to draw on the Email capital which they have accumulated ; but that it grows steadily though very slowly. This, while in some respects a source of satis- faction, is not due, however, so mu ib. to the liberality shown towards the Fund, as to the small number of claimants, and the limited amounts bestowed on these. Your Committee would call the attention of the Asseonbly to the fact that the number on their roll steadily increases, and is likely to do so for a time, in an accelerated ratio. At the time when this Fund wat instituted, there were few grey heads amongst u«i, it is far otherwise now, and within the next ten years not a few of our Ministers, must if spared, be reckoned aged, and moreover, as the value of money has largely changed sicce the present rafes were fixed, and the alLiwatices made would need be increased, a much more liberal income is becoiiae a necessity. Your Committee have, as desired, proposed some rules for the management of the Fund, which they submit along with this report, and the Assembly will observe, that if these are adopted they shall soon lead to a far greater expeudi- tare, or even should those now on the roll, and those whose cases are at present before the Committee, be dealt with according to the old ratio. Your Commit* tee do not recommend that any distinction be made between the persons whose names are already on the roll, or applying now, and those who may do so here- after ; yet they cannot S!»y that it would be unjust if each Minister mu«t henceforth pay a yearly amount in order to participate in the benetie of the Fund, while those now on it are enjoying these without having been required to pay for this privilege. The annuitants on the roll last year were nine in number. Of these one, the late Mr. Robert Macurthur, died soon after one payment had been made to him. The others receive as follows : Mr. Smart, Brookville $200 Mr. Gordon, Ganonoque 200 Mr. DuflF, Elora 200 Mr. Fayette 200 Mr. Coutts, Chinguacousy 230 Dr GaimB 100 Mr. Melville 150 Mr. Fotheringham 150 The state of the Fund is as follows : Invested formerly $2000 Balance in hand at beginning of year 2076 73 Keceived from donations and collections 2178 74 Interest 254 00 Principal repaid 800 00 $7309 47 EXPEN'D.TURE Annuities paid $1472 50 Invested formerly 20D0 00 Invested recently 2000 00 Proportion of general expenses 60 00' Salary of Agent 125 00 Balance 1651 97 $7309 47 Amonnt invested $4000 00 Amount in hand 1651 97 • « »• I' I I i i) "1 ll \m < ir :, •'',' 1 iji- ' ' ■ : ■ 1 ■ i 1 '! 1 1 i 1 ■ , ! ' i ' ' :•' ■h iw iii i ; 1 ill |,; 80 APPENDIX. Tivo applications made to the Committee have not been disposed of, not because the Committee feci any difficulty about them, but solely because the letter of the regulations \rcre not adhered to, and the Committee think that fa long as regulations e?iist, each infraction should be brought under the notice of the Assembly. One of these is on behalf of Mr. Donald Mackenzie, Senior Minister of Embro, for whom the Presbytery of London obtained from his con- gregation a promise of a retiring allowance of $300 a year. The other is on be- half of the Rev. William Loobead, late of North Gower and Gloucester, in reference to whose case the Presbytery of Brockville explain that the congre- gation really cannot do anything, as it is dividing into two charges. When these cla'ms are admitted, they will be entitled to back payments, uhich shall further reduce the present surplus Your Coniiiiittec have in the past felt tlieiusulves very inuuh us if they wcio bound by the action of Prcsbytoj-ies, when these aecepted of resignations, and applied for grants, if the ajiplications were made in form according to the regulations ; but they think that they ought to have power to decide on the merits of each case, and they mean in future to act on this understanding. If the Assembly adopts the accompanying rules, even so far as to send them down to Presbyteries, it would be desirable to allow the Committee to deal for the current year with any special case which these regulations, if adox)ted, shall cover. The Assembly will notice that all the business of the Committee has hitherto been conducted without cost. No member has ever got anything for his expenses. "Whether this state of matters must continue should be determined by the Assembly. Finally, your Committee hope that the Assembly will not treat this subject lightly ; they are satisfied that the prosi>erity of the Church is to a considerable extent bound up with the success of this fund, and they earnestly pray that a separate collection be allowed them yearly in addition to souie such assessment on the Ministers as is proposed in the regulations. "Were the great object of this fund to promote the comfort of Ministers incapacited for duty, it should not appear a small matter in the eyes of the servants of Him wlio has said, that he that giveth only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple shall in nowise lose his reward, for inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me. We should seek to promote the comfort of God's servants when the days of bodily vigor are past, and deal by them with no niggard hand ; but the fund has a far higher end in view, and that is, to open the door for the entrance of new, fresh laborers, when the old are failing and unable to overtake the pastoral work of their charges. Your Committee plead, therefore, that the Church would set itself properly for the accomplishment of this work, and, as a means towards that end, that a separate collection be allowed them. All which is respectfully submitted. JOHN McTAVISH, Convener. REGULATIONS OF AGED AND INFIRM MINISTERS' FUND. 1. That no one shall share in this fund who enters the ministry •! this Church after reaching ithe age of fifty. 2. That in order to have a claim on this fund, each minister who has $600 or under must henceforth contribute yearly thereto fifty cents for every hundred dollars of his professional iucome,^ and each who has upwards of $G00, one dollar for every hundred. 3. That any one who at the period of his settlement in a charge shall neglect to connect himself with this fund, shall be dealt with as in arrears thereto. That for all arrears, one tenth additional must be paid, and that each who for four years neglect to join, or having done ao, shall, for that time APPENDIX. 81 d of, not :auBe the k that ^ notice of e, Senior 1 bis con- is on be- cester, in e congre- When hioh Bhall they wcvo ;ions, and ig to the de on the 3g- • send them ;o deal for pted, shall as hitherto ng for his jrmined by ;his subject insiderable jtay that a icasment on iject of this [should not id, that he in nowise ist of these :he comfort them with is, to open 'ailing and [ttee plead, ishment of llection be ivener. FUND. bry»f this la claim on Icontribute |al income, large shall |in arreais and that I that time cease to pay, shall lose all interest in the fund, unless some solid cause vt assigned, and certified to the Committee, by the Presbytery within whose bounds the person resides. Further, that notice be given to each, before he is cut off ; but that should the Committee neglect to do so, that neglect does not prolong the defaulter's right. 4. That no Presbytery shall accept of a resignation, if, as the result thereof, an application is to be made to this Committee ; until due diligence has been used to get from the congregation an allowance for the retiring Minister, and' the Presbytery shall, when making the application, satisfy the Committee on this subject, ere any grant ia made. 5. That each who is admitted shall if he has served ten years or under, receive the sum of $100 a year. If he has served over ten years, he shall receive at the rate of ten dollars for each year of service, till the amount of $300 a year is reached. 6. That Mihistors who have served forty years, and all who serve till they arrive at the age of seventy, shall (if they retire in a proper and orderly way) receive the sum of $400 a year. 7. That each annuitant shall, at the beginning of April in each year, furnish the Committee with a statement certified by the clerk of his Presbytery, of the amount received by him on account of labor during the previous year, and that no payment be given at that term, till such statement is received, and that the Committee may, if they see cause, diminish or withdraw the grant. 8. That if the income of the Committee be not sufficient for the full pay- ment of grants according to the scale here proposed, the Conunittee shall reduce them accordingly. 9. Exceptional cases reserved for the consideration of the Assembly. JOHN McTAVISH, Convener. REPORT OF BUXTON MISSION FUND. 1st May, 1872. receipts. Balance in Hand 17 90 Mortgages Matured 684 00 Interest Received 808 60 $1000 50 EXPENDITURE. Paid Salary to Rev. W.King $250 00 Invested in Mortgages 675 00 City of London B. S 9 00 Paid Executor of Gibbs 9 62 Paid Expenses of Bond 1 60 945 12 Balance in Hand 65 38 $1000 60 2l8T May, 1873. RECEIPT.**. Balance in Hand $56 38 Received Mortgages matured 825 00 Received Interest 262 85 $1133 23 82 APPENDIX. EXPENDITURE. luvcsted $901 00 Paid Salary to Kev. W. King 125 00 1026 00 Balance in Hand ' 107 23 $1133 23 STATE OF THE FUND. Money Invested $3156 64 interest due 829 25 3485 89 Salary due to Mr. King 125 00 $3360 89 i:' ■■ REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE FINANCES OF THE CHURCH, 1872-73. hiaakmsmi P The receipts for the various schemes of the Church for the year 1872-73 have l>een on the whole satisfactory. With scarcely an exception the amounts received have been in advance of those for the preceding year. The printed accounts will be in the hands of the members ; and the receipts and expenditure for the dif- ferent schemes will come before the Assembly jn connection with the reports of these schemes. The amounts received from congregational collections for th(* ordinary schemes of the church are here subjoined, with the amounts received for the preceding year. Kankakee. Assembly French Widows' Foreipi Home Knox Fund. Evang'n. Fund. Mission. Mission. College. 1871-2 92101 58 2«J43 31 3184 75 11212 32 14992 99 8139 81 1872-3 2479 91 2792 18 3480 m 10647 88 19019 03 9220 90 2427 84 3289 9tf For the Foreign Mission there is a diminution of a little over $600 ; but last year special deputations were sent out in behalf of this object, while this year there were none. The amount received for the Assembly Fund has been in advance of the amount for the preceding year, but in consequence of the amount ordered by last Assembly to be paid from this fund, in connection with the appointment of Rev. John Laing, as agent for the College Endowment Scheme, and "the expenses in connection with the Committee on Union, the balance against this fund is con- siderably larger than last year. It will be necessary to have this balance wiped out. The subject of the Assembly Fund and a new way of meeting the Assembly expenses will, it is understood, be brought before the Assembly by overture. The Auditors, who have examined the Agent's books, have appended to their Balance Sheet a certificate as to their correctness. All which is respectfully submitted. J. McMURRICH, Convener. rl i!f r: «.!. m APPENDIX. 83 CANADA PBESBTTEBIAN CHURCH BALANCE SHEET- Dr. 1873. Cr. f c. 935 10 80 94 291 65 6114 70 5250 34 4204 25 1112 65 $16989 53 General Assembly Fund Knox College Fund " " Endowment Fund.. '• " Bursary Fund Foreign Mission Home do French Evangelization Kankakee Mission Home and Foreign Record Widows' Fund Manitoba College Rev. J. G. Carruthers Aged and Infirm Minister's Fund. Merchants Bank Ontario Bank Special Deposit Cash on Hand FOLIO. 43 107 125 153 223 361 403 349 425 553 431 462 578 $ 5192 10 90 45 5150 56 329 22 423 84 9 75 887 10 2890 15 364 39 1651 97 $16989 53 To THE Reverend, the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church :— We beg respectfully to report that we have carefully examined the Books and Accounts of the General Agent, and have- much satisfaction in reporting them, correctly and neatly kept. • The above Balance Sheet for 1872 3 embraces all the open accounts, and shows at a glance the state of each. All which is respectfully submitted. J. McMURRICH, \ *„i,„0B8 JOHN SHAW, f auditors. 84 APPENDIX. ACCOUNTS OF THE CHURCH. From. \st May, 1872, to 30'4ig jo "o^ APPENDIX. . o »« . ■* •^ . i« s i« c >« s i.-s • o » c ; O t— ri 0> ■ - i(^ CO i« : — 1—1 rH :o • . 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'Qrand Total 1872-3 " 1871-2 J Increase . I>ecrea.s(i . 68 23 21 41 45 29 44 30 25 41 25 41 22 25 43 33 27 36 14 633 633 615 18 """1 * mil H irti •on i-lMeC^aO — u 16 3 1 3 4 2 1 5J 70 20 143 125 41 65 89 71 139 66 43 132 107 165 65 43 165 75 95 124 14 J1775 " lOJ U881 11825 56 T^BTJLJik,!?. ST^TEDV^ FINANCIAL STATEMENT EliOM AVRIL Ist, 1872, TO MARCH 31st, 181 1 2 3 4 5 € 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NAME OF PRESBYTERY. Total for 1872-73. " 1871-72. a 2 1 B a £ 'ii 1 2 *^ Montreal Otlawa Brockville Kingston Coboiirg Ontario Toronto Sinicoe Owen Souml ... Hatnilton I'aris : Guelph D\irLam Bruce London Clu.tLarn Stratfurd Huron Manitolia Total Delayed Keturn.s 2634 3850 3980 8542 0134 70(10 70G7 73S3 3050 6S75 5100 50.''>0 5190 t;8i5 0008 423S ii::30 1S15 1550 c. 00 00 00 70 00 00 40 (.0 00 00 00 00 00 ( 00 O'J 00 00 00 Increase Decrease 208412 10 8500 00 21C912 10 20.31 GC 49 13745 Gl a c n3 W 93 « C. 20491 86 13097 37 3882 18 8092 17 10344 37 8978 14 17819 27 7508 56 3450 70 18435 16 15175 00 17059 08 5020 48 0848 83 li"280 02 12585 75 ]«)743 77 12413 26 9C0 00 210394 97 108S6 77 221281 74 203711 53 7570 21 St •3 >> 3 3 $ c. 600 83 146 30 1099 GO 41 75 372 99 133 00 158 00 "'93"6o 203 75 100 00 4'i4 11 36 '"'i"o 23 25 3429 419 21 53 3848 79 3967 69 118 90 a life I 6 -J $ 22794 20083 2190 9332 8787 8443 6636 6936 -1858 7147 15114 11 368 1997 2903 8211 7986 4981 4713 2821 c. 96 15 00 57 31 11 76 93 22 59 42 63 07 24 22 92 83 66 50 154.308 99 4367 84 158676 83 123195 17 J3 c 52 'C S 2 a * r. O ^' -0 _ g £ 5 t) - 8, o p r 5? < 35481 66 f c. 9111 13 4288 83 1074 00 1414 14 3629 72 2458 08 10664 04 2144 91 713 07 9491 78 3612 14 6476 71 1375 92 2357 44 7054 Aii 6613 80 3758 .09 3299 79 491 50 80530 11 2901 65 83431 76 77573 35 5853 41 « i; .2 H % e. 52397 95 38069 35 7146 18 18838 88 22761 40 19879 33 35120 07 1G590 40 6021 99 35074 53 33901 56 34904 42 8993 47 12009 51 31554 70 27186 53 19484 19 20ri26 61 4273 00 445234 07 18156 26 463.S90 33 405519 85 a 3 I "o u % c. 7156 70 539 22 111 08 490 07 358 46 281 20 1246 76 211 11 45 41 1020 10 696 35 847 50 151 48 211 50 692 33 150 27 490 69 571 58 111 24 57870 48 15383 05 568 61 15951 66 loeoi 17 3 o S o a % 3403 992 158 901 630 641 2052 593 77 1675 1126 867 197 323 1148 758 711 847 991 c. 02 55 35 34 18 27 01 89 76 03 98 98 55 55 73 54 38 31 49 18098 91 678 96 18777 87 12670 97 5350 49 6206 90 ■6 § a o $ c. 1080 49 713 10 75 25 153 80 292 35 409 85 707 68 215 25 55 45 718 98 538 10 645 82 130 91 175 00 801 35 184 39 348 52 491 91 21 50 7759 70 456 66 8216 36 8641 57 425 21 • i BT^TE3N^Eisrr,n>ro. i. MAECH 31sT, 1873, AS MADE UP FEOM PRESBYTEKIAL RETURNS. , d ■c 4 & t t £ ? 1 1 i § % IT JS ^^ M -:; ji 5 a I a o 1 ^ 1 1 i c ^ 1 1 £ 1 i2 l| 2 1 o ■a 5 o il 7 ■^ 5 15 1^ am h U £ ^ < £ "^ [- H f^ c. $ c. ^ c. % c. % c. % c. % c. $ ■ 0. .$ e. •? <•• )3 02 1080 49 895 56 210 61 2381 38 343 97 7r-l 31 15723 04 9017 8 '3 77733 85 19 )2 55 713 10 220 85 137 42 230 17 141 94 220 78 3196 03 886 CO 42151 9S I'M / ^8 35 75 25 81' 41 49 04 59 10 90 50 52 00 757 82 245 00 8149 00 5 )1 34 153 80 131 13 71 85 63 96 59 60 84 25 1956 00 304 C9 21150 57 4 JO 18 292 35 149 00 92 54 58 60 107 15 271 38 1959 66 472 35 25193 41 n H 27 409 85 176 4V 110 84 132 77 119 25 199 46 2(^71 11 351 (iO 223(1] 44 <) .■•.- 1 r.H. 52 01 707 68 481 44 231 29 199 44 S7 96 665 63 5672 21 45ni 02 45323 30 10 .V 2 ll.H. )3 89 215 25 180 77 74 50 132 75 61 84 ry 60 1529 71 457 02 18577 13 8 j:- :. K.H. f7 76 55 45 26 68 23 C9 40 03 19 57 21 00 S'lt 59 259 29 C59'i 87 O 16 03 718 98 263 88 193 43 376 79 192 45 339 29 4779 95 2421 05 42270 13 11 26 98 538 10 206 39 155 48 254 79 116 17 180 75 :3281 01 823 40 3S005 97 10 57 98 645 82 280 64 176 89 326 57 146 65 380 89 3ci72 94 1103 70 39081 00 13, 2 C. )7 55 130 91 110 54 55 £9 72 CO 34 40 CO 30 513 07 77 00 9883 54 4 23 55 175 00 77 77 G3 50 184 92 94 24 53 00 1188 48 115 90 13913 89 5 & 3 K.H. 48 73 801 35 243 26 260 81 286 47 1C2 28 258 18 3853 41 7S0 30 30183 41 10 k 1 w.w. 58 54 3 84 39 56 93 91 01 31 25 131 15 19 06 1422 CO 885 90 29495 03 8 k 1 1!.H. 11 38 848 52 200 20 142 40 224 80 280 72 100 00 2493 71 827 15 22810 05 11 & 2 J!.n. 47 31 491 91 175 66 181 15 244 C9 297 39 76 09 2885 68 824 17 24130 40 11 31 49 21 50 1124 23 213 34 5010 57 3 1 [)8 91 7759 70 8458 48 2321 74 53U1 17 2487 23 3803 97 58C95 25 25257 34 5291 SO C6 109, 13i;.K., 2G. rS 96 456 66 204 86 90 81 153 34 153 38 169 36 2475 48 1083 32 21715 00 -.7 77 87 8216 36 3662 84 2412 55 5454 51 2640 61 3973 33 61170 73 26340 G6 550901 72 176, 13 1J.H., 2G. ?0 97 8641 57 3144 06 2401 91 4652 21 2741 41 3677 44 4SC91 55 19504 03 473115 43 163, 8 K.H. 3G 90 618 78 10 64 802 30 • 100 80 295 89 1-3079 18 6S36 63 77786 29 13, 5 K.H. 425 21 T^BUIjiA.I2» STA.T:E33 STATISTICAL RETURN, FROM APRIL Isx, Namr or Brebbytery. Montreal . . , Otta\Ta ... 3^ Brockville 4| Eing»t3n . 9 ' Cobourg Obtaiio Tbrwito SH Simcoe 9 Owen Sound 10 Hamilton ... n Pinris ■J2J Guelph Durham Bruce London Chatham Stratford Huron Manitoba .... 13 SI 75 M ■m m 139 No. o( Stations Supplied. Total Delayed Returns 18 Wot Reported 14 . . 'Grand Total 1872-3 « " 1871-2 J Increase . Dfecrea.se 68 23 21 41 45 29 44 30 25 41 25 41 22 25 43 33 27 36 14 633 633 615 18 5 6 16 3 1 3 4 2 1 5J 50 70 MlNiaTBRS On Tne Roll. 20 33 17 7 14 15 14 29 13 6 23 17 23 10 10 30 12 16 18 8 Ministers (2 Ord. Miss., Prof. Montreal College) (2 Without Charge) (1 e.K-Prin. Ivnox Coll.. Prof.,2W. ClAgt.ciCh 315 «7 301 14 315 307 67 8 14 301 291 10 14 14 23 323 27724 1623 1050 3785 143 ..... 4732^3 2333 1400 23 320 27 304 30397 23564 3923 3783 51612 49772 . ! ''. 1833 145 184J 2391 ItO 2340 2465 375 112 455 2642 127 32.51 135 4tl 21 2769 2657 3436 2931 469 43i sta.t:e3m:e3ut, 3^0. i3. iOM Al»aiL l8T, 1872, TO MARCH 3l8T, 1873. Si t N). )? 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Sabbath School. 1 1 •3 1 S o' 173 103 1 371 1 137 157 231 I 63 2:) la: 5 UtJ 83 135 5 101 131 2-) 3 7 62 105 94 D 295 375 313 7 95 113 193 9 53 6) 113 )9 316 331 321 U 179 243 231 5) 223 339 39) )3 92 62 209 )3 41 35 153 Jl 214 232 314 lot 144 242 234 LO 140 173 231 52 15J 233 357 >1 23 7 71 )1 2842 3251 4tt3 t9 127 135 2 49 40 2739 3433 439J 35 2357 2931 4349 75 112 455 43 5 5 6 5 13 5 2 27 10 6 3 4 8 4 8 11 129 4 133 140 2310 193S 443 1390 1076 1323 1235 332 3169 2311 2594 1322 1019 2572 1489 2039 2303 203 132376 2216 134592 ! 33003 1534 923 320 93 210 307 45'j 2943 I 733 312 233 715 435 627 233 239 815 312 750 537 71 8435 435 8950 8532 378 37i 35 22.\ 25 9 17 m 10 22 19 21 34 33^ 13.i 16.i 11 11 35 44 i 23 26i 39 39 13.i 103 13^ lU 41 it 43 2U 19.i 26. \ 19 21. i 27i 4 8 412 44r.\ 25i 134 4374 51li 74t 464 419^ 44| 125 44 65 89 71 139 66 43 132 107 165 65 43 165 75 95 124 14 1775 103 1881 1825 56 i. d ^ 148 . 239 201 46 103 118 122 243 103 63 218 204 231 133 87 262 130 159 243 40 1 I 317 247 71 149 155 160 35 4 130 50 404 285 353 135 116 294 172 208 242 26 2966 I 3868 179' 214 3145 , 4llvJ 2343 i 3802 in Ij'.brarioa. -a a o i Xi cn 1123 6902 1055 "'200 500 4508 1560 2999 3140 4422 1635 I 7393 803 125 188 4 1295 829 603 1106 450 338 150 200 2385 853 6850 6993 9236 3051 1634 5120 5630 5549 5654 450 12199 184865 62) I 5292 12319 ,90157 11527 i35816 d'J 9781 1 7947 2370 4935 6013 5038 a. 2 5^ 10 6 1 7 9 10279, 20 8 4 16 8 5395 2293 12829 8340 li550| 19 2593; 3 33 40 I 4 11812 12 5553 3 7290,' 10355; 940 8 9 1 129219, 154 5272 lO 134491' 164 128210 155 3Ji i 31.) 1292 i 4341 6231 C » irj'ius 0.- Mv.i)e3 BalH J.ii-iii2y8Ar? 2 Cll'UvllC3. 1 M ui*(*. 1 Cliurch. 3 2 Clr.ncUe3, 1 Jfc 1 Church. 3 Mui.He3 & 3 Cliurohes. 1 Mul.^e & 1 Chiiroh. 2 Churchea. 1 Chiuvh. 1 Mia.s>j & 1 Church. 1 Miuiie. 1 Church. ] Maii:He. 9 8 Slaases & 15 Churches. 14 2 Ohua-hes. 10 8 Maiisei an 1 17 Churches. 11 M.,21Ch.,2S.R.,&lL.R. 10 Cimrches or ilati-sea. 3 M., 4Ch., 2S.R., Al L.R 131 t iJXaujjnp n io pLq -g pjQ ia,Bry X.ssjur b aianj bt APPENDIX. < •d : -• ■ • -f-^i-i .«< •-* : • ••o •-rtBi. ^r :i!5i' h >luni33 Teachc in Libraries. 9 s 1 1 •3 8 & m a*-. .2 s s u M 1 ■5r a.2 A bo « «> a u S t3 5) ca o| 0) 3 A a •c ^ ^ A o"^ -•< r$ o ^ 1 on H-1 1126 1055 "'206 500 354 1635 7693 6902 4508 1560 2999 31; J 4422 803 125 1881 1295 829 5O0 iiod 450 b36 150 200 2665 653 6850 6993 I 9286 I 3051 I 1634 ; 5120 : 5680 I 554'J 5654 450 976J 7947i 2370; 4965! 6016 5038! 10 6 1 7 9 10279 20 5395 2296 12829 8840 11550| 2593 3340 11812 6553 7290' 10355: 940! 8 4 16 8 19 3 4 12 3 8 9 1 3868 244 , 4112 i 3802 Z}i I 31.) 12199 625 84865 5292 12819 11527 9l)157 85816 1292 4341 129219; 154 5272 10 134491' 164 128210' 155 6231 I 'OS, mil C i.ir.:h33 or Mv.iiea Built dui-iujc yeir ? 2 CliurcliC3. 1 Miiisc. 1 Chui'cli. 3 2 Clrirclios. 1 & 1 Clmrch. 3 Miuaes & 3 Cluii'clics. 1 M inse & 1 Clmrch. 2 Oliurcliaa. 1 Oliiuoh. 1 Minse & 1 Cliu'.T.h. 1 Miuse. 1 Ciiarcli. 1 Mau3e. 9 8 J[;i!ises A 15 Oiiui'chod. 1 & 2 Oluirches. 10 8 Mui-iOi an 1 17 Churches. 11 M.,21Ch.,2S.R.,&lL.R. 10 C.iurclies or Mausea. 3 M.. 4 Oil.. 2 S.R., A 1 L.R a Z •."% MMiMMiMsi^i ^11 illif —I »» W »»• U3 w *»«0» alllJ rH iH iH PI M r-l PH fi^ PH ■ I e>.L.^Mfll L L.R 2 4J g ^ E S J ^ J .5 W t» 00 CO 00 4CI w (^ APPENDIX. 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M © eq a ce««Sint^taecS«iA ■eo ■B93jno8 ns tnoj) paB;niojd pnadits JO lunooiB aSuaAy »888888888888S88S8S giaiQe^accp©in©xin«Dt-i-i'«-«<4 R ! i ii This comparison shows better than any other method can, how great is the in- crease in the liberality of the members and adherents of the Church . It will be oh- served that only six Presbyteries, viz : Ottawa, Kingston, Owen Sound, Guelph, Chatham, and Manitoba, show a decrease in the contributions of the members of these Presbyteries to the Schemes of t}ie Church. Your Committee cherishes the hope that tnese Presbyteries will make up the ground which they have lost, and that there will be no Presbytery which will not have a large increase in the prac- tical proofs of the liberality of its members to show at the meeting of the next General Assembly. This is not, in the opinion of your Committee, an unreason- able expectation, inasmuch as the hopes wnich were cherished this time last year, have in many cases been more than realized. 6. GENERAL STATEMENTS. Your Committee desires to draw the attention of the Assembly to the fact that some congregations do not appear to take up collections for the schemes of the Church. The following table has been prepared, showing the number of con- Segations which make no contributions for the following schemes, viz : the Col- ^e Fund, Home Mission Fund, Foreign Mission Fund, and Widows' and Orphans' Fund :— •'.'/■'ii I ill PRESBYTERIES. College F'd Montreal... . Ottawa Brockville.... Kingston Cobourg Ontario Toronto Simcoe Owen Sound Hamilton Paris Guelph London Chatham Bruce 6 3 1 2 1 2 6 1 3 6 5 3 H. M. F'd. 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 F. M. F'd. 7 3 2 2 2 2 2 6 5 4 4 W.&O.F'd r 2 2 1 1 4 1 4 5 6 6 8 4 if.l .h^ The statistics continue to present the anomalies to which reference was made 'last year, but your Committee does not consider it necessary to furnish any tabulated statement as was done then. On the other hand, it is the design of the Committee to refer to a few cases in which congregations have manifested greatly increased liberality to the Schemes of the Church. In the Presbytery of Huron all the congregations contribute to the principal Schemes, but it is worthy of remark that a congregation in this Presbyteiy which a year or two ago felt itself able to give only $6.00, as its total contribution to all the Schemes of the Church, has this year given $204. 00 for these purposes. St. Andrew's Church, London, in the year 1870, gave for all the schemes $270.00. This year the same congregation reports $914.57 for the same objects. Your Committee believes that this increase is, to a great extent, due to the thorough manner in which the Missionar}' Association of the congregation does its vork. • The congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Samia, has increased its eifts to the schemes of tne Church from $204.25 to 407.73. This was done, notwithstand- ing the fact that it has sent off a large hive to form the new congregation at Point Edward. The congregation of West Williams, with a communion roll of 101, gives $353.19 as its share to the missionary operations of the Church. APPENDIX. U3 is the in- ill be oh- , Guelph, Biahera of rishes the lost, and the prac- the next unreason- last year, to the fact schemes of her of con- ;: the Col- li Orphans' W.&O.Fd r 2" 2 1 1 4 1 4 5 5 6 8 4 ice was made furnish any design of the ested greatly le principal bytery which jution to all poses. the schemes jame objects, t, due to the regation does its gifts to lotwithstand- .tion at Point of 101, gives These are not the only congregations which deserve honourable mention on account of a largely increased liberality, but it is not the design of your Com- mittee, at this time, to point out all the congregations to which such references might be made. It is clear that if all the congregations under the care of the General Assembly were to give to the cause of Christ in any proportional degree, there would be an abundant and overflowing treasury, and no scheme would languish for want of support. In regard to the instrdctions of the General Assembly, your Committee has to report that very little information has been given to your Committee as to the manner in which Presbyteries have dealt with those coufnegations which did not make any contributions to the Schemes of the Church. It is the opinion of the Committee that Presbyteries must have taken some action in the matter, as there is a manifest improvement visible in the statistical tables. There still continues to be a necessity for enforcing the recommendations of previous years. 7. SUMMARY. Summing up the contributf jus of the Church, your Committee finds that they- are distributed as follows : — For strictly Congregational Purposes $465,590 3.3 " Schemes of the Church 61,170 73 " Benevolent Objects 26,340 00 Total $550,901 72 Increase over last year $77,786 28i 8. Reoommexdations. In conclusion, your Committee would request the Assembly to re-enact the recommendations of former years, which are as follows : 1. To recommend to Presbyteries to take order that congregations send in their reports in good season, so that the report of the Committee may be prepared in time for the General Assembly. 2. That Presbyteries be enjoined to take such action as may be instrumental in leading congregations to the exercise of greater liberality, and especially to DEAL "iowi those congregations who contribute nothing or very little to the Schemes 0/ the Church. 3. Your Committee would most earnestly urge upon the Assembly the necessity if impressing on Presbyteries the duty 0/ dealing with those congregations who are falling into arrears. 4. That Presbyteries be instructed to take steps, at the first meeting which may be held after the printed statistics have been received, to carry out the second and third recommendations ; and when sending in their returns to your Com- mittee next year, to state what has been done regarding those congregations who have contributed little or nothing to the funds of the Church, or who may be falling into arrears, in order that a report may be made to the Assembly next year. All of which is respectfully submitted. D. WATERS, Cmivener. Note. — The principle upon which the Committee bases its calculations for non-reporting congregations is as follows : — For each non-reporting congregation having a settled pastor, 75 families and 100 communicants, are allowea. This, the Commitee is satisfied, is below the average. An average was struck for reporting congregations two years ago. It was then found that the average number of families to each reporting congregation was about 90, and communicants about 155. In ascertaining the average amount of stipond, the calculation was made for reporting congremtions settled or vacant and for none else. In working the table of averages, the delayed returns were included in their respective PresDjrteries. D. W. n -III 1 ! I ) ! I ! t IM ! I SYNOD ROLLS. SYNOD OF MONTREAL. PRESBYTERY OF MONTREAL. MINISTERS. 1 Arch. Henderson, a.m. 2 William Taylor, D. d.... 3, William B. Clark 4 John McLean 5 John Irvine 6!RobenF. Burns, o.d. 7 James Watson, a. m. 8 William Scott 9 William Forloug lOct. 11, 1853 10 James McConechy March, 1854 . lllAlexauder Young .... Jan. 28, 1857. 12|Adam F. McQueen. . . . Dec. 15, 1868. 13 John Mackie May 18, 1859. 14:Joha McKay May 26, 1850. DATE or ORDINATION. Oct. 10, 1810. Mar. 29,1831. lept. ELDERS. M. McGregor McLennan . . Peebles . . . John John 1>39.. I Philip 1844.. 1846.. I July 17. 1847..'Ada'ii Stevenson.. Aug. 29, 1849.. A. McNHU^hton. Feb. 23, 1853. 15| Nathaniel Pateraon IfliD. H. Macvicar, ll.d.. 17| William Ross 13| Daniel Paterson, a.m. 19|James Hanran 20.CharlesM. McKeracber 2l| John McDonald 2iD. Coussirat, B.D., a.m. 23|John M. Gibson, a. m. 24,Johfl Jones, a. m 25; Donald Stewart 26i William A. Johnson... 27iWilliam Grant 281 John Bethune 29iR. M. Thornton, B. a. 30{ John McFarlaue SI John McAlister, b.a. .. 82| Henry Sinclair July 19, 1859.. Oct. 19," 1859.. Sept. 6, 1860.. Oct. 24,1860.. July 4, 1861.. Aug. 22,1801.. Feb. 26,1864.. Dec. 8, 1864.. Dec. 16, 1864.. Aug. 16, 1865.. Oct. 31, 1866.. Sept. 25, 1867 Oct. 18, 1869.. Feb. 15,1871.. Mar. 8, 1871.. Feb. 7. 1872.. Nov. 8, 1872.. Nov. 14, 1872.. Donald Cuttanach 83 1 2 1 2 8 James Hally Missionaries. Jamos Hume Thomas Fenwick. . Vacancies. 10 Mission Stati4)ns. Angua McMillan. Alexander C. Clark. Peter McLeod James Bennie Dec. 17, 1872. Feb. 20, 1846. Oct. 31, 1861 . Donald C. Munro. CONOREOATIONS. William McKelL . William Rowan. Doua'.d Mackie . Donald McKay. Joiues Brodie. R. F. Morrison , Robert Wilson . .it. Andrews Urskiiie Ch., Montreal.. Ohalmer's Cli., Quebec. Roxburgh and Finch. . . . Uille Isles Free Ch., Cote St. Monfl Huntingdon k Athelstane New Carlisle, &c. Henry's Ch., Lachute.. .. Leeds Without Charge Kenyon ...., First Church, Lachute.. Richmond Martintown & Williams'n Pres. College, Montreal. Lochiel.. St Andrews St. Sylvester English River & Howick First Con'ation Winslow. Pres. College, Montreal. Erskine Ch., Montreal.. Chalmer'sCh., Montreal. I.Ancaster Rockbum and Gore VankleekHill Inverness Knox Church Montreal . . Famhani Centre Danvilfe Lingwick ..... Ste Therese, Grande Freniere k 8t«. Eustache BOST OVFIOE. St AndrowsQ .Montreal, Q' Quebec, Q. 4outh Finch, Mllle Isles, Q. Montreal, Q. Huntingdon, Q. New Carlisle, Q. Lachute O. sMi; Charles UcRoberts Kennebec Road. Metis Indian Lands i. . , . 2nd Cong. Winslow St. Louis & Valleyfleld.. St. Joseph St., Montreal Oalhousie Mills , Alexandria Harrington , NewGlasgow Cote des Neiges Nazareth St., Montreal Chateauguay Basin. . . . Hemmingf rd iCoveyHUl La Guerre Riviere du Loup.,., Kinnear'sMills,Q Montreal, Q. Dunvegan. O. Lachute, Q Richmond, Q. Martintown, O. Montreal, Q. Kirkhill. o- St. Andrew's, 0. St. Sylvester, Q. Howick, Q. Stornaway, Q. Montreal. Q. Montreal, Q. Montreal, Q. Lancaster, O. Rockburn, Q. Vankleek Hill, 0. Inverness, Q. Montreal Q. FamhamCen,,Q. Danville, Q. 5ould, Q. ^ Ite Tberese de Blainville, Q. Kennebec Ri Q- Metis, Q. Vthol, O. Stornaway **. /alleyfleld, Q- .Montreal, Q DalhonsieMs-O. .Vlexandria, O- Harrington, Q. NewObsjow, Q. >otedeN»iges,Q. Montreal, Q. Chat'y Basin, Q. IHemmingf ord, Q La Guerre, Q. Riviere dnLoup. James Watson, a.m., Jhresbyt-ry Clerk. '^i 1 ■ i " 146 APPENDIX. PRESBYTERY OF BROCKVILLE. MINISTERS. John Morriinn William Lochead .... Andrew Melville David Taylor Robert Binnie Jamei Hastie A. J. IVaver H. A. . . . Andrew Kowat Vacant, DATE OP ELDERS. 1 ORDINATION. May, 1829.... Adam Elliott Deo., 1830.... Ollburt Thonipion Feb. 1846 .... 1 18&2 .. .. ,Thos. Kobertion .. May. 1861 S. Crals Oct., 1866 Tlioi. Tnompion.. April. 1867 .... J. BreckenrlUge. . March, 1871 ..Geo. Johnston.... W. Kerr Mmion Statioru. J. J. Eombourgh CONOREOATIONS. Waddington North GK>wer, Ac Without Charge Spencerville, Itc Cornwall Prescott BrockviUe Winchester Lyn anu Yonge Kemptv'le ft OxfordMills South Oower ft Mountain Osnabruck ft Colquhoun MerrlokviUe N. Augusta ft Fairfield .. Newboro' ft Westport . . Thorn's Settlement POST OFFICES. Madrid Spr.N.Y. North Gower,'). 8penoerv<1le, 0. Bpencerv.'Ue, 0. Cornwall, ). Freicott, ('. Brookville, O. W WinchesterO. James Hastie, Presbytery Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF OTTAWA. 1 2 3 4 6 « 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 William McLaren Robert Stevenson John Crombie, a.h H. D. Steele James Whyte William MoKenzie John McEwen George Bremner Joseph White, b. a. . . . . Willfam Moore James Tait James Carswell William Bums H. J. McDiarmid Robert WhiUans, a a.. James Stewart Alexander McLaren. , . . Vacant June, Dec. 21, Aug. 8, Dec. 80, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Sep. 8, Feb. 16, Aug. 7, Mar. 28, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, May 19, June 29, Sep. 26, Sep. 27, Mar. 12, 1863. 1864. 1866. 1866. 1868. 1868. 1859. 1860. 1862. 1866. 1866. 1867. 1869. 1871. 1872. 1872. 1873. John Durie wir" Williamson Robt. Kennedy. Ralph Dodds.... James Lillico. .. Knox Church, Ottawa. .. . Adraaaton, Douglas, &c. ., Smith's Falls - , Ramsay Osgooue Almonte Pembroke McNab Wakefield Bank St. Church, Ottawa. Fitzroy and Torbolton . . , . Cnrlton Place ft Beckwith. Perth Russell and Gloucester . . . Nepean Pakeuham Bristol Renfrew and Gastleford.. . . Ottawa, O. Doughs, O. Smith's Falls, 0. Almonte, O Osgoode, O. Almonte, O. Pembroke, 0. White Lake, 0. Wakefield, Q. Ottawa, O. Fitzroy Hr., O, CarletonPlace.O. Perth, O. Ottawa, O. Ottawa, O. Pakenhani, O. Bristol, Q. James Carswell, Presbytery Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF KINGSTON. 1 2 8 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 1 2 8 4 6 6 William Smart James Mcintosh Henry Gordon , • Patrick Gray Andrew Wilson John Scott Thomas s. Chambers. David Wlshart John McMechan Walter Coulthard. ... John Turnbull John Burton...., John B. Watt John Gallaher Vacant MUtUm Staticfu. April 11, 1811. July 30, 1828.. July 16. 1833.. Sept. 21, 1846. Jan. 29, 1851., June 29, 1853. May 23, 1855... Awll6, 1857.. May 26, 185' Nov. 22, 1' June 24, Nov. 17, March 26, . . Nov. 14, 1871.. Alex. Cameron. Samuel Gaw.... Joh "-Hy ilie iiterson .. Pegan.. 00. Robertson J'>n. Traver.... Robt. Gibson.. James Wilson . John Brown... WiUiam Beattie Thomas Without Charge Gananosue, O. Amherst Island Stella, O. Without Charge Gananoque, 0. Chalmer's Ch„ Kingston., Kingston, 0. Brock St. Ch., Kingston.. Kingston, 0. Napanee Napanee, O. Storrlngtonft Pittsburgh. Sunbury.O. Madoc Madoc, 0. Plcton Picton, 0. dananoque Gananoque, 0. Melro^^e & Lonsdale Melrose, 0. Belleville BellevUle, O. Trenton Trenton, O. Glenvale & Harrowsmith.. Glen vale, O. Camden ft Sheffield St. Colnmba ft St. Paul's, Madoc. Lansdowne DemorestvUle Fredericksburgh, &c. Consecon Huntingdon Nor. Ha8ting|B group com- E rising: WoUaston and 'Amable,Carlowft Gray's Monteagle ft McLure. S. Chambers, Presbytery Clerk. A. YouNo, Synod Clerk. 3ST OFFICES. APPENDIX. SYNOD OP TORONTO U7 PRESBYTERY OF COBOURO. MINISTERS. John M. Soger John Patenon John Swing Wm. C. Wlndel John W^. Smith Francii Andrews wnUam Bennett Peter Duncan Wm. Lochead Wm. Donald Wm. MacWUUam, ».A Jaa. Douglai Wm. Mitchell Nathaniel Clark Wm, Beeve Vacant DATB OP ORDINATION. March, ISSa., 1840. Jan, 1846., Nov. 2, 1847. March, 1840. 1851. Sept. 18fi5. •Kit. 87,1867. Sep. 21, 18S9., ict. 81, I860., 3ep. 23, 186.9. Oct. 16,1867. April 22,1869. May 16, 1871., Feb. 28, 1872., Mlision StationB , ELDERS. Wm. Hall. Oeo. Morrison.. John Hovey.... Wm. Johnston,. D. Drummond.. Wm. Lockie.... Alex. Singleton. ThoB. Lockhart. Wm. Douglas... Wm. Isaac J. H. Roper.... Robt. Byers.... John Graham. . . Alex. McFarlane QabrtelOrr .... Thomas Gray... T. Rutherford.. John Fife. . COROREQATIOMS. Peterborough Peterborough. Bobcaygeon h Verulam. . . Dnnsford. Mt. Pleasant, Omemee, &c. Mt. Pleasant Oartwright b Ballyduff,... Burton. Grafton k Vernonville.. . . Grafton. Keene k Westwood Keene. . Springvilleft Bethany.... SprlngrlUe. Colbome ^ Brighton Oolbome. Fenelon Falls, sc Fenelon Falls. Port Hope Port Hope. Bethesda k AInwiok Bowmanton. Cobourg Cobourg. CentreviUe & MiUbrook .. MUlbrook. Lakefleld k North Smith.. North Douro. Haliburton Hallburton. Baltimore ft Coldsprings.. Baltimore. Perrytown, Oakhills, &c... Perrytown. Percy Norwood k Hastings. Norwood. Minden Group Chandos A Burleigh Wm. Donald, Presbytery Clerk. POST OFFIOI. PRESBYTERY OF ONTARIO. 1 R. H. Thornton, d d . , ? Alex. Kennedy , 3 Arch. Cio88, M. A , 4 Jas. R. Scott , 5 Juhn Smith Jas Thom, b.a 7Wm. Peattie \lex. Dawson, M. A J. B Edmondson J.L.Murray W. D. Ballantyne HughCurrie Jolin G. A. Calder, . . . . Ed. Cockbum Vacant Mission Staiion. April, 183S. Mept.aO, ia"J5. Aug. 17,1848. June 6, 1840. Sept. 2, 1851. Oct. 25, 1859. June 24, 1860 1863. 1867. Oct. 28, 18fl8. Sept. 6, 1870. Feb. 24,1870. April, 1871 . Mar. 18.1873. Alex. Burnett.. Peter Ne8V)it... David Contie... Robt. Irwin ... Peter Murdoch . Adam Gordon. . . Eben. Blrreil..., Wm. Heron ..., John Ratnliff... John Ounn Dr. J. R. Qunn.. Geo. A. Pyper.. Wm. Welsh.... Jno. Gunn J. McLaughlin. ThoB. Ray John Michie... Oshawa Dumbarton k Canton Newton & Newcastle Cambray Bowmnnville Prince Albert k Port Perry Brskine Oh. k Claremont.. Ashburnft Utica Columbus k Brooklyn Woodville Whitby Manilla k Cannington Clarke Uxbridge ft Leaakdale.... Beaverton Enniakillen Lindsay Wick ft Greenbank Islay and Palestine Oslmwa. Dunbarton. Clarke. Cambray. Bowmanville. Prince Albert. Claremont. Ashbum. Columbus. Woodville. Whitby. Manilla. Clarke. Uxbridge. Beaverton. Ennlskillen . Lindsay. Wick. R. H. Thornton, D. D., Presbytery Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF TORONTO. 1 M. WilUs, B.D., 1L.D. 2 James Harris ....... Alexander Topp, D.o. John Jennings, S.D.. P.Glaasfoid *.• a • •• SM • I Wm. Held, M A R.Monte»th „. James Dick Robert Wallace Wm. Gregg, M.A 0. P. Young, HA..... James Pringle William Mdkle. Wm.M. Christte 'oB. Alexander, KA... funes Adams.. o William CaTen....„.. '»IU>bert Jamieson 1821. July 10, 1823. Jan. 25,1838, July 12, 1838. Gob 10, 1888] Jan. 20, 1840. April 29,1841. Dec. 22, 1842. July 15, 1846. Jan. 22,1847. 1847. Jan. 10, 1848*. Sep. 25, 1848. Got 8, 1840. May 29, 1851. July 88, 1852. Oct. 7. 1852. Jan. 89, 1854. A. Rattray James Shaw.... G. Archer.... j W.Goodfellowl John Welsh ..., SamL Marshall. jTamet McBrlde. John Barclay ... James Blntonl . D. Henderson . . Wm. Hall Ex-Frin.of Knox College. Without Charge Knox Church, Toronto . . . . Bay Street Ch., Toronto. . . Vaughan ) Albion / Agent of the Church.... Without Charge Biohmond HiU, Ac West Church, Toronto. . . . Prof, of KnoxCoL, Toronto. Prof, in UuiTenity College. 1st Brampton, Ac Oakrille Mono Centre, Uti: Norval and Union Professor of Knox College. British Colombia. London, Eng. Toronto. Toronto. Toronto. Coleraine. Toronto. Toronto. Richmond HUL Toronto. Toronto. Toronto. Bnunpton. Oakvdle. Mono Centre. KorraL Nobleton. Toronto. NewWestmnat'r. mm , t !■ 11 148 ^0 21 22 23 Hi 25 26 27 23 29 30 81 APPENDIX. PRESBYTERY OF HORO^TO.—CmtUmed. CONORKOATIONS. MINISTERS. r. M. King, M.A Alexander McFaul John Eadie DATE OF ORDINATION. Oct., 1857.. Mar. 17.1858.. ELDERS. Dr.Geikie March, 1862.. April, 1863.. April, 1865.. May 19, 1868.. Nov. 3, 1868.. Deo. 13, 1870.. Jan. 3, 1871.. Mac. 28,1871.. Aug. 1, 1871.. Nov. 23,1871 Jan. 8. 1873., Wm. Chlsholm.. Thos. FolUott .. Thos Young.... John Beattie.... J. K. Maodonald J. Henderson .. Wm. Crawford.. Jamni Blata. . . Saml. Wall»,ce.. Oeorge Haigh Robert Ewing B. M. CroU John Campbell, HA.. William A. McKay.... Q. Burnileld, B A James Breckenridge.. John Baikie John M. Cameron. ... Robert Pettigrew Vacant Wm. Wilson.... Wm. Miller Wm. Renuie ... .fchn Armstrong <( ""''an McMillan ? Donald McKenzie 'jj John Baird, m. a 4lW. R. Sutljerland 6| James B.TDuncan 6tJ. J. A. Proudfoot,D.D. 7|Lachlan MoPherson. .. 81 John Scott 9; James W. Chesnut. John Lees. 10 11 Peter Currie 12 John Rennie 13 George Cuthbertson. 14; John McRobie 151 John Milloy 16 Peter McDermid 17 1 Robert Scott. 18 Neil McKinnon 19[Malcom McKenzie. . . SO'James Donaldson.... 21 George Simpson 22! Arch. Stewart 23! Kenneth McDonald.. 24 James Malcom 25 John Thompson... 26 George Sutherland. 27, Neil McDlarmid 28' John A. McDonald. 29'John McAlpin 30| John Abraham 3liVacant 32 33 34 OROIMATION. Jan. 21, 1831.. May, 1834.. June 18, 1843.. Feb. 16,1848.. Julyl. 1818.. July 16, 1848.. Feb. 7, 1849.. Oct., 1850., Nov. 16,l8i3.. Julylt, 1855. Feb. 19, 1858. Sept. 22, 1857. Oct. 7, 1857. Oct. 21, 1857 . Feb. 2, 1859. Mar. 0, 1860. Nov. 22,1860. Feb. 21, 1861 . Feb. 12, 1862. June 3, 1862 . July 21, 1862. Nov. 26, 1862. Oct. 25, 1865. Dec. 21, 1865 \ April 26, 1866. Nov. 14, 1866. Feb. 6, 1868. Dec, 1870. ELDERS. CONOREOATION. Andrew Blair Lobo and Carodoc D. R.McPherson Zorra Port Stanley George Tait lEkfrid .James Moffat. . . 1 Forest and Mackay . First Presby. Ch., London. .Williams . St. Andrews's, London Mandauinin James H. Laird. Lucan & Biddulph Hector Patterson I New Glasgow, «c Henry Spence. . . Alex. McCall.... D. McClure Win. Smibert. Donald Waters Willi im Kent. Henry Morrison. John Davidson . . Alex. McCallum. William Stevely. Nov. 5, 1872. John Elliot .... James Munro. . . Thos. Paterson. T. Robson and . D. Carmichael. D. McKenzie.. John McAlpin. Robert Gow James Nlchol. . Peter McCallum Jas.McNaughton Carlisle, & Ailsa Craig. . . St. Thomas Petrolia Argyle Church Moore North and South Plympton Belmont and Yarmouth Wardsville Port Burwell & Vienna .... Westminster Mosa Thamesford English Settlement > Proof Line f St. Andrew's, Samia Finiial Wallacetown & Duff's Ch. Dorchester Widder WarNvick Strathroy Delaware Chalraer's Ch., Dunwich. . . Melbourne & Caradoc POST OFriOB. Lobo. Embro. Port Stanley. Strath burn. Forest. London. Williams. London. Mondaumln. Lucan. Aldboro'. Falkirk. St. Thomas. Petrolia. Crinan. Birkball. Camlachie. Belmont. Wardsville. Port Burwell. London. Kilmartin. Thamesford. Vanneck. Sarnia. Fingal. Wallacetown. Dorchester. Widder. Watford. Strathroy. Delaware. George Cutubert>^on, Presbytery Cierk. PRESBYTERY OF CHATHAM. 1 Charles Chlniquy. 2 Alex. W. WaddelL . . . . 3 Angus McColl 4 William King 5 William Walker 15 James Maclaughlan . . , 7: William Forrest 8 Archibald Currie 9 Alexander tfcKay lO.HobertH. Warden... lliO. M. Milligan, B.A. . 12|John Becket 13|JohnOray 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Vacant . Oct. 7, 1833. Nov. 30,1817. Feb., 1848. May, 1851. Oct. 25,1853. Aug. 12,1854. B'eb. 18,18.57. Feb. 17, 1860. April 25, 1860. Nov. 15,1806. Feb. 4, 1868. May 27, 1869. Nov. 16,1870. Mission StatioD. V. Fancher. Joseph Laird . . . Ken'h Urquhart E. C. Cooper.... Fred. Bates Geo. McPherson C. Farquarson . . Don. McLaren . . J. McLennan . . . .1. W. McKeown Wm. Staniforth Alex. Bartlett. iViu. Webster.. A. rrquhart .. . . Alex. Callani.. .. St. Anne's, III , U.S. Harwich .Adelaide St., Chatham Buxton Wellington St.. Chatham.. First Scotch Ch., Chicago Tilbury, East Ridgetown & Kilm&rnock Elmiia. Ill, U. » Bothwell Scotch Presbii. C, Detroit Thain«isvllle, &o W'n<'.^or Florence & Dawn Tilbury West A Meraea. . . Dover .t WalUcebuTfth Amherstburgh Maidstone Somhra Dresden St. Anne's, Kan- kakee, 111., U.S. Rondeau. Chatham. Buxton. Chatham. c. (498, w Mad. 8) Valetta. Rldgetown. Elmira, 111., U.S Bothwell. ChicaRo. lliamesville, &c. Windsor. Florence. Comber. OuDgah. Amherstburgh. Rochester, Onl Wilkesport. Dresden. RoBEiiT H. Warden, Presbytery Clerk. i 152 APPENDIX. 1 2 8 4 6 H 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1« 17 MINISTERS. Thomas Macphenon . Danitl Allan James Boyd Alex. A. Di-ummond.. Daniel Sordon Robert Hamilton RoOert Hall David Waters, ll.d . . John K. Fislop Ro^ert Benwlclc Allan Findlay Jaa. W. Mitchell, h.a Peter Mutov.25, 1868. Dec. C2,18GS. Mar. 5, 1872. And. L. Argo . . . James Waddell. Thos. Freeborn. Dav. Robertson Wm, McKenzie Oavid Oliver . . . A. Bannerman.. John Wehster . . VI. BaMantyne.. Wm. Punn James Grant.. . James Thorn.... ( John Watson MattiewBeid. Robert Elliott. 0. Mclntyre... Peter Murray . Knox Church, Stratford.. North Shstho|,e Wellesley i^hakspeare & Hampstead Harrington FuUartou ft Avonbank Nissouri, North ft Pouth. . Wldder Street, St. Marys.. \von CDownie &Carlgfr'd Elma Cen. & W. Moncktbn Biddulph Knox Church, Mitchell. . . . Burns Ch. Milverton an>1 J North Morninffton ( Millbank, Momington M'>lesworth k Listowel... Hibvert KurnsCh., East Zorra ELDERS. Stratford. Stratford. Crosshill. Shakspeare. Harrington. Motherwell. Thomdale. St. Man I. Avc/nton. Nowry. Oronton. Mitchell. Milverton. Millbank. Listowel. Cromarty. Tavistock. Jouif FoTiiERiNGHAM Presbytery Clerk, Woodham P.O. PRESBYTERY OF HURON. Nov., 1842. Jnn 15, 1845. June, 1845. Dec. 2, 1849. Oct., 1850. Sept., 1851. 1863. Feb. 14,1864. Aug., 18J6. Aug., 1858. April 27,1859. Nov., 1860. Jan. 31, 1865. Mar. 22, 1865. Nov. 21, 1805. 8ept.l9,1«fi6. Nov. 6, 1866. Oct. 27, 1868. Feb. 20, 1873. Andrew McAa... Davirt D. Wi'.son William Keith. . . Donald Fraser. . George Walker. . Thomas Straban. 'James Grieve. . . A. L. Gibton. . . . I George Habkirk. ■John MeEwen.. lAlex. Stewart. . iRobeit Kirk James Agnew. . . James Elliot •lames Ferguson. John Messer. . . . John McAsh. .. James Torrance James McNair.. (Without Charge •.... Egmondville ■Sciforth IWarrensville & Franceston Knox Church, Goderich iHrucefleld Knox Cliurcli Brussels McKillop & Tuckersmlth. . . Wroxter & Lisadel fluron & Ashfleld DursCh., IKcKillop Willis' Church, Clinton .... Melville Ch., Brussels Thames Road & Kirkton. . . St. Helen's & V.. Kinloss. . . Manchester & HuUet Blyth & Belgrave Bluevale & Wingham Bayfield and Berne Bethany Cranbrook & Ethel Goderich. Seaforth. Sea forth. RodgersvlUe. Goderich. Brucefield. Dingle. Seaforth. Wroxeter. Kin tail. Seaforth. Clinton. Dingle. Exeter. St. Helen's. Auburn. Blyth. Bluevale. Bayfleld. Porter's Hill. Grey. Arch. McLean, Presbytery Clerk. D. Waters, Synod Clerk. PRESBYTERY OF MANITOBA. James Nisbet 40hn Black. Alex. Jlattaeson., Alex. H'racer John McNabb — Oeo. Bryoe, M.A. Edward Vincent. 8. Donaldson, B.A Jan., I860.. July 81, 1851.. >ov. 20,1860., Oct. 2S, 1861 . , Dec. 11, 1867., Sep. 19,1871.. May 28, 1872 . July 8, 1872., Prince Albert IdsBlon James Barper..Eildonar Portage la Prairie, &c Hon. D. Guon. . Little Fritain, &c White Mi;d Piver iM. College A: V ii.Mptv. . . jPrince Albert Mistiuf John Sutherlaiid Btadingly, &c Bildonao. Portg'elaFrsiiie Low. Fort eairy Palestinr. Fort Garry. Headingly. A. Frazer, Presbytery Clerk, INDEX TO APPENDIX. PAa* Report of Home Mission Committee 1 Appendix to Home Mission Report 17 Report of Board of Knox College 85 " Senate " " 3» " Examiners" " 41 '* Committee on College Buildings 42 " . Board of Montreal College 4* •• Senate " " 44 E.xaminers " " 48 Treasurer " " 48 " Union Committee 60 " Foreign Mission Committee 53^ Overture on Foreign Mission Contributions 58 Report of Committee on Sabbath Observance 51> " " State of Religion 65 " " French Evangelization 70 " " Sabbath Schools 72 " Sabbath School Books 74 List of Sabbath School Books Approved 76 Report on Home andForeign Record 77 '* Widows' and Orphans' Fund 77 '• Fund for Aged and Iniirm Ministers 7^ Proposed Regulations for Fund 80 Report of Buxton Mission Fund 81 " Committeeon Finances 82: Accounts of the Church 84 Statistical Returns 8^ Financial " Ill Report of Committee on Statistics 188 Rolls of Synod 145.