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SOCIETY, "CHRISTIAN MESSENGER" Halifax, N. S. 1873. OFFICE, , ' r [Wl i i yti MI MUTES. Satnrtlay JfMoruing, June 'ZHth, 1873. The N. S. Central Baptist Association convened this day with the Bridf^ewater Church at 10 o'cloci', A. M. Tlie ]\Ioderator of last year, Rev. S. March, called the Association to order. After singing, prayer was offered by Rev, 1). Freeman. The rollowing is the lilMT OS" DEIiECfAXfiti. llantsport, — Rev. Joseph Murray. %d Horton, — Bro. George O. Gates. Sen- Gertwuuj, — Rev. William E. Hall ; Deacon^ Benjamin William Wag- ner, David Lantz; Ero. A. E. Durland. Per'avr, — Rev. D. Freeman. Smth Halifax, — Rev. ,J. F. Avery ; Bro. James Dnmaresq. Cannimi, — Rev. D. Freeman. LaHave, — Brethren C. Kenedy, (Lie.,) Jolm Lantz, E. Rodeniser. New Cornwall, — Deacons Samuel liallamore, Joshua Venot ; Brothers Caleb [Spidle, (Lie.,) and Elijah Spidle. Gieenwick, — Rev. J. L. Read. New Ross, — Bro. C. Kenedy. Sackville, — Deacon ^. Weober, 'M Cornwall-is, — Rev. E. O. Read ; Brothers William Forsyth, James Craig, jind Joseph Skinner, (Lie.) 'ird Horlon, — Rev. James Parkei. iro//i„7/e — Rev. T. A. Higgins. Tancook Island, — Deacon Alfred Baker. td Saint Margaret's Boa), — Deacon Charles A. Webber. i:ak\outk,—\\e\. Joseph Murray. C'p/ier Aylesford, — Rev. J. L. Read. [Dridijcwater , — Uev. S. March'; Deacon James Grinton ; Brothers B. W. '. Manning, Jonas B. i^arker, Isaac Durlnnd, and John Slocumb. \Klkrslmse,—llev. D. M. Welton. It'ui.oit/,— Rev. S. B. Kempton. IC'ksfpr,— Rev. I. J. Skinner; Deacon Bezanson ; Brotners John Whalen, Iward lleckman, E. Frail, and Peter Marriott. j/)V//fo»H,— Rev. J. F. Kempton; Deacons Charles E. Parker, M, Kinsman, Ezekiul Parish. Is'iirib West and Mahone Daj/, — Brothers John Andrews, Gideon Langillc, bn Maider, and Jos. J. Parker. fitiin/oii^—Uro. John McLearn. nrjKjrt,~Bvo. James E. Nelson. \'iiidsor,—Re\. D. M. Welton ; Bro. Mark Curry. hlifni Is?,— Rev. E. M. Saunders ; Deacons S. Selden, Alex. Robinson ; ' W. llhuland. [he ballot being taken, Rev. W. E. Hall was declared Modera- Rl*V(]s. S. B. Kempton and J. L. Read were chosen Secreta- |; Hro. F. Webber, Treasurer; and Jonas D. Pai'ker, Auditor. ^^IHfS ! >S. ! The following Committees were appointed ; — To Examine Letters. — Revds. E. O. Read, J. V. Kempton, anil Bro James Craig. To Read Letters. — Revds. T. A. Higgins, D. Freeman, and Josepl: Murray. On Arrangement. — Revds. S. March, W. E. Ilrxll, Brethren Isaac Dur land, B. W. C. Manning, and C. Kenedy. The Committee proceeded to read the letters I'rom the churches. On Questions in Letters. — Revds. Z.Morton, P. R. Foster, E.O. Read, T. C. Delong, Jos. Parker, and Bro. M. Kinsman. Committee on Questions in Letters reported in pp'-t on a letter from a nev/ Church at Ellershoiise, requesting admission to the Associatien. On motion, the Church was received. On motion, Rev. Joseph Murray received the hand of fellowship for the new Church, in the absence of fcheir delegate. Committee on Arrangements reported in [)art as follows : — That there be prayer meeting each morning of the session, at 6^ o'clock. That the morning sitting begin at 10 a. m., and close ai Ti.iJU p. m. The afternoon sitting at 2.30 p. m., and close at 5 p. m. That all Committees meet at 8.30 a. m. That the Associational Sermon be preached at 10 o'clock, a. m., on Monday. That immediately after the Sermon the Circular Letter be read. That at 3 p. m. on Monday the Association adjourn to attend the Annual Meeting of the N. S. Baptist Home Missionary Society. That on Monday at 7 p. m. the subject of Missions generally lie discussed. That the Keporton Education be presented on Tuesday at 10 a. m. That the following Coramittees be appointed : — To Examine Circular Letter.— Revds. D. Freeman, J. F. Wumj, and E. 0. Read. On Denominationajl, Literature.— Revds. J. F. Avery, S. B. Kemp- ton, S. March, Brethren James Craig and Dr. Randall. On Benevolent Funds. — Revds. J. F. Kempton, J. F. Murray, Bretlim) Alex. Robinuon, Jas. Dumaresq, and I. Durland. On Education,— Revds. T. A. Higgins, D. Freeman, D. M. Welton, Brethren G. O. Gates, (Lie.,) and R. Sanlord. A letter from Rev. R. S. Morton was read to the Associat and on motion it was resolved that it be printed in the C/irisim Messenger. Resolved also that a collection be taken for Bro. B-i S. Morton, and that Rev. J. L. Read take charge of the collection S21.50 — and present it to Bro. Morton in behalf of the Association.] The following brethren were invited to a seat : — Revds. T. C. Delong, Z. Morton, William Parker, Deacons Jos. Freei David Delong, Brethren N. Johnston, B. Horlow, W. J. Gates, Rufus ford, (Missionary elect), J. B. Freeman, Jos. .Viile», Wna. Fauikuer, ■!< Freeman, and W. E. Crowe. Delegates from the Western Association : Bevdfl. F. B. Foster, A, Cohoon, Brethren Dr. Buidall, and J. B. Kinne) ?leasiintville ■"^"t'wr Cumbei LakeviJle,—^ [fine Grove !> •'^uniinerside, [•'^'e»- Canada.'. [•^lahonf ]iny. |LuDenbijrg|_ , 0^• Mission M, I J. Ski, 'J?'- OBlTfTAJ '^''■Saijiiatii "■ Kinney. On; Sabbath ■ *> ebber. On motion. / r''" Kliuland I On motion, R ^"'waiiis Ciiu, and Bro nd Josepl: Isaac Dur churclies. .E.O.Read, n a leltei ion to the fellowship ,W8 -.—That 6^ o'clock. at r2.3U p. p. m. lock, a. m.. [ter be read. to attend the y Society, generally lie | iiy at 10 a. in. I p. ¥. Murwy. S. B. Ketnp-I [rray, Brethreo I M. Welton, AssocialioB'l lie CliriM Ifor Bro. B-| |e eoUection- A38ociatioi>-| 1 Jos. Freeo 29, Rufe I Faulkner, J. B.Kiniie^ Delegate from the Missionary Union : — Rev. E. M. Saunders. Adjourned to 2.30 p. m. Prayer by Rev. James Parker. Sninrday — t/tflernoon SetaioH, Association met for business at 2.30 o'clock. Prayer by Bro. G. 0. Gates, (Lie.) Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Resoh-fid, That the same numher of copies of the Minutts as last year be printed, and Kro. Seldea be paid at the same rate. Heanh-i'd, That Revds. I. J. Skirr J. F. KeraptoD, and D. Freeman be a Committee to name delegates tolh. ' ler Associations and to the Convention. Rc'[K)rt of the Infirm Miiii.sters' Fund presented by Rev. 8. B. Keinpton. On motion, report adopted. (See Appendix A.) (In motion, /?e.so/t;ef/, That application for aid from the Infirm Ministers' Viiml be made hereafter througii the Churcli to wiiicii the persons needing aid belongs. Resolved, Tiiat the Infirm Ministers' Board be the same as last year, with the addition of llev. J. L. Kead. The reading of letters resumed. Committee of Arrangements resumed their report. Report adopted as follows : — SABBATH APPOINTMENTS. iJridgewater, — Baptist Meeting House at 10^ a. m., Rev. J. F. Avery ; at 3 p. m., Bro R. Sanford ; a't 7. p. m., Rev. D. M. Welton. Presbyterian Meeting House at 3 a. m.. Rev. E. M. Saunders. Lutlieran Meeting Ilouse at 10^ a. ni.. Rev. S. B. Kempton ; 6^ p. ni., liev. T. A. Higgins. iPleasantville, — At 10^ a. ra., Rev. I. J. Slcinner ; at 3 p. m., Rev. Z- Morton. New Cumberland, — At 3 p. m., Rev. S. March. Lakeville,— At 10^ a. m., Rev. P. R. Foster. Pine Grove School House, — At 10^ a. m.. Rev. T. C. Belong. ISunimerside,— At 10^ a m., Rev. Jas. Parker ; at 2^ p. n;.. Rev. J. L. Read. JNew Canada,- at 10^ a. ni., Rev. E. O. Read ; at 2^ p. m.. Rev. D. Freeman. JMahonf Bay,— At lOi a. m., Rev. J. F. Murray ; at 6 p. m., Bro. G. O. Gates. JLunenburg,— Methodist House at 10^ a- m., Rev. J. F. Kempton. COMMITTEES. Os Missions. — Revds. D. M. Welton, S. B. Kempton, Z. Morton, R. San- ford, I. J. Skinner, W. E. Hall, E. M. iSaunders, and Bro. C. Spidle. **N Obituaries.— Revds. Jas. Parker, J. L. R«ad, I. J. Skinner. OnSahiiatii Scuools. — Rev. J. F. Murray, Bro. Selden, M. Kinsman and ■ B. Kinney. '^N Sabbath Observance.- Revds. E. O. Read, D. Freeman and Brother Webber. On motion. Resolved, That Revds. J. F. Avery, E. M. Saunders, and Bro. |olm Rbuland be a Committee to superintend printing the Minutes. i^On motion. Resolved, That the Association be held next year with the first ornwallis Church— Canard. A Resolved, Tliat Rev. J. L Read preach tlie Association Sermon next year. and that Rev. T. A. Higgins be his alternate; that Rev. .1. F. Avery write tlu Circular Letter ; and that the Association meet next year on the fourtli Sat urday in June, at 10 o'clock, a. m. Resolved, That the Revds. S. B. Kempton, D. Freeman, and Bro. J. E Lockwood, be a Committee to make arrangements with the railway autliori ties lor reduction of fares for those attending the Association next year. Committee on Nomination reported at follows : — We recommend tliat Revds. Dr. Sawyer, Dr. Crawley, T. A. Iligtrins, S. B. Kempton, J. F. Murray, and Deacon S. Selden, be onr delegates to the Eastern Association. That Revds. Jas. Parker, W. E. Hall, I. J. Skinner, E. M. Saunders, Prof. D. F. Higgins, Prof. Jones, Deacon S. Selden, and Bro. W. J. Gates be our delegates to the Western .Association. Tha; Revds. J. F. Kempton, E. O. Read, and J. L. Read be our delegates to the Prince Edward Island Association. That Hon. Judge McCully, Dr. Parker, J. W. Barss, D. R. Eaton, and W, C. Bill be our delegates to the Convention. Also, that any of the members of tliis Association attending any of ilie New Brunswick Associations act as our delegates. Rev. T. A. Higgins introduced the following resolution Avhich wa.^ laid on the table for discussion in the evening: — Resolved, That this Association sympathize with the efforts of well disposed persons in Halil'ax and other parts of the Province to suppress the sale of intoxicating drinks, and that we recommend all the Past rs of our Churches to preach Temperance Sermons during the year, and otherwise use their influence to promote a healthy Temperance sentiment among the members oi then: congregations. It was announced that there would be a public Temperance Meeting in the evening for the discussiou of this resolution, On motion, adjourned. Prayer by Rev. D. M. Welton. Saturday — Slviening Semiion, Public Temperance Meeting. Modemtor in the chair. Prayer j by Rev. Z. Morton. The resolution laid on the table in the afternoon was supported by Rev. T. A. Higgins, Deacon Alex. Robinson, Rev. Z. Mortou. G. O. Gates, and others. Meeting closed with prayer by Rev. J. L. Read. JWOJrO^V JtMOHJTMJra, .Wuue 30/*. The Associational Sermon was preached by Rev. I. J. Skinner] from Isa liii. 1. After the Sermon the Association resumed business. Minutes of| previous session read, corrected, and approved. The resolution on Temperance was discussed on Saturday eveninjj and passed unanimously. Committee on the Circular reported recommending that it be re The writer was requested to read the Letter after, which it wa»j Resolved, That the Circular Letter be received and printed in the Christian ilesseiiijir and in the Minutes. Remaining letters trom the churches were read by the Committee. Bro. Selden read a letter from Bro. E- B. Hubly, of the 14 Mile House, containing a statement of interest in all denominational af- fair-i, and enclosing the sum of $6.50 for the different objects of the Association. Committee on Benevolent Funds reported. (See Appendix C.) Committee on Denominational Literature reported. lleport adopted. (See Appendix D.) Prayer by Rev. E. M. Saunders. Association adjourned. JtMoMday—»€flerno»u Se$iiom, Prayer by Rev. J. F. Avery. Minutes of last session were read and approved. Committee on Missions reported. Report laid on the table and discussed. Resolved, That the Association receive the report of the delegation of the Baptist Home Missionary Union. Rev, E. M. Saunders addressed the Association as the delegate of the Union. The whole question of the contemplated H.oie Missionary Union was then discussed. The following resolution moved by Bro. Selden, and seconded by I. J. Skinner, though lost, was ordered to be recorded on the Minutes. Resolved, That it be recommended to the adjourned meeting of Home j Missionary Union to be held at Windsor in August next, to make Denomi- national Literature a separate department of the Union, on behalf of which [appeals may be made and funds provided for the work'of Colportage. Prayer by Rev. W. G. Parker. Adjourned for the Nova Scotia [Society to hold its Annual Meeting. * Baptist Home Missionary JfEouday—Erening Seation, Singing of the S66th hymn. Prayer by Bro. R. Sanford. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Revds J. F. Avery and P. R. Foster asked leave ot absence, slso Bro. A. Robinson and Rev. Jas. Parker. The general subject of Missions was then introduced. Brother ^ufus Sanford being called on, addressed the meeting in behalf of p Foreign Mission work. Addresses followed by Revds. J. F. Avery, J. F. Kempton, W. Parker, Jas. Parker, A. Cohoon, E. M. Saunders, S. B. Kemp- on and Dea. S. Selden. Prayer by Rev. D. M. Welton- Adjourned. * m ■ r'^f^' pmnr ^ ./^j 8 rwTBaMP^f JHfOMiJrrjrtt, smt^ ut. Prayer by Rev. S. March. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Committee on Sabbath Observance reported. (See Appendix F.) Committee on Sabbalh Schools reported. Report adopted. (See Appendix G.) A Committee from the Nova Scotia Baptist Missionary ILiion presented a requisiton from the Union, that the P.Iinutes of Union be printed with the Minutes of the Association — the expenses to be met by the Union. Unanimously granted. Resolmd, Tliat the Committee to 8Ui>erinten(l the printing of tlie Minutes be requested to prepare a tabnlar statement from the Letters of the appropri ation of funds made by the churches during the past year, and that the sanit be published witii the Minutes of tlie Association. The following resolution was unanimosly adopted : — Whereas, we have learned that there are serious errors in the Statistics ot the religious bodies in the recently published volumes of the Census ofthi- Province, taken in 1871. Therefore Resolved, Tliat we deeply regret that such errors have occurred, and hope that something may be done to supply a remedy so as to present a correct view of the position of the different religiouc denominations of the land at as early a perio\. Resolved, Tliat the thanks of this body be presented to the different religious denominations for their kindness in furnishing us with the use of their houses of worship during the past Sabbath. Prayer by Rev. T. C. Belong. Adjourned to meet at Canard the 4th Saturday in June 1874. Wm. E. Hall, Moderator. S. B. Kempton, Clerk. J. L- Read, Assistant ClerL 9 Mty Ut. imlix F.) ,d. (See ■ry Union of" Union ises to be !ie Minuios le appropri at the sanit Statistics oi .'nsus oftli? re occurreil, to present a .tions of the (See Ap- , (See Ap- pay over the f th.tliffercn'. the friends ol rent relijjiou« heir houses of he 1874. ierator. \erk. knt Cleri Ministers ir the N. S. Central Association, Namic rrcst'iit Ufsideiice. Diitc of Ordination. riace of Ordiimtioii. Avery..!. K IJiincnift. .Fereiniah.. . CiHinii. .1. 31.. D. l>... Critwlcy, K. A., U. D. Cluisc, .loiin (lav, JMlwiii. M. D... I>fl?lois. S. W., A. M. Krci'man. !>., A. M.., Hull. W. E.. Ili;:j,'ins. T. A., A. M. Hunt. A., S.. A.M.... Kciiniton. .1. F., A. H. lu'iiiplon. S. U., A..M. McDoimld, Donald... Mairli. Stephen Mcailows. .Iiuues Miller, .lohn Murray, .{osi'ijii Mortoii, Z Morrow, it Newconil). .lames l'arki-r..Jiunes I'Imo. I) I'liilp, |{obt. R Itia.i. i;.o Read..). L SaundtTH. 1-;. M. A.M. Sawyer. A. \V., D. D. Shaw, L>. G Skinner. I. .f., a. IJ... Stevens,. lames Vaujclian. U Weathers, George.... Melton, D.M., A.M.. Halifax Walton Wolfvllle Wolfville Wolfville llalifa.K Wolfville Canning New (Jerniany... Wolfville Dartmouth Hilltown Canard Newport Uridgewater .leddore Halifa.x Hantsport Wolfville - New Mina.s Long Point Maitland ]Jerwick Upper Aylesford. . . Ihilif:i.\ Wolfville Falmouth Chester Gasspereaux Kempt Kempt Windsor (i.B. Oct. 20, l«ro.Ta\v^ St. Francis, N. B. Feb. 20, 1808 .leddore. Nov. 18(Wi Nov. May May Dec. Oct. Jan. .lunc Dec. Dec. Jan. Sept. Aug. May 31 ay Sept. X 8, 1871 1, 184'.l 19, 1842 24, 1844 12, 18.56 8, I8r)8 ao. 1858 15, 18r)8 27, 185:! 24, 1860 ID, 18o.<< 4, 1830 4, 1842 12, 18C)4 2, 1857 Guvst)orough Saekville. Hillsborough, N. B. Up;)er Wilniot. (ireenwich. Margaree, C. B. Gas|)ereaux. Hopewell, N. B. West Cornwallis. Lawrence, Mass, U. S. Fahnoutli. Port Medway. Horton. Wolfville Newport Windsor Cornwallis Ist.— Rufus Sandford and (ieorge W. Thomas. fornwallis 2nd.— Charles Norwood and Isaac Skinner. Cornwallis 5th.— .lames DeWolf. Halifax 1st.— A. W. Eaton. Halifax 2nd.— Robert Burgess. Horton 1st.— Judson Stevens, John R. Stubbert and Charles Martell. New Cornwall.— Caleb Spidle. New (iuvsborough road. — Jacob Allen, (colored). i'restou 2ud.— John Crawley, (colored). fiiiwulav Wjtittx. La I >t t M ! \HM THE CLAIMS OF SMALL CHT'RCIIES. The circular letter from the nova scotia central haptist associ-»tfon, convened at bridgewater in annual session. june, 1873, to the churches of which it is composed. Beloved Brethren, We purpose in this letter, to ask your attention to a few thought.' on the inequality, which exists among our Churches in their religious privileges. Our aim is to call attention to the destitution of our small churches and to ask those that are '' strong, to bear the infirmities of the week, and not to please themselves." An inequalitj exists : 1. In the amount of preaching enjoyed. Too liirgely the gospel privileges cf our churches are commensurate to their wealth ; the licli being filled with good things, and the poor sent empty away. Churches have been planted, chiefly by the labors of our fathers, and other missionaries who have succeeded them in almost every portion of our province. Many of those Churches are yet without the stated ministry of the gospel, and some but seldom heiira Baptist preacher. Whether it was wise in all case strong Baptist Church to wield a powerful influence among tk perishing around them. The 166 churches connected with our Denomination in ttii Province, tell something of our strength, but not all. Mr. Costly i" his Registration Report for 1871 says, "The Baptists, as nreligioi^ body are almost as generally diffused over the Province as tlif Roman Catholics. They are the most numerous body in four out ol the eighteen Counties, and are all well represented in all the otIieR with the exception of Antigonish, Inverness, Pictou, Richmond and perhaps Cape Breton County." It is known to us, however, tlial, there are Baptists in most, if not all of these excepted CoimiieSi and in some of them Baptist Churches. Now it is evident that iW whole of this ground needs to be occupied. But for 166 chiirckfj we have only about fifty-eight Pastors, and the Minutes of ourtti ' Associations last year, show seventy-nine churches without pas"" labor. True, most of these destitute are Binall, and not able ti tuppo/l tlieir w Dcnom will we and alio His pro honesty comman to bear ( Such aj) mniij of jear ivp( tueniy. The n: fishing CO thrift and precious fi gospel pre ! brethren r ami have lit the sma crimson tii ml with c nation of »fep over "itfi the " His harvest In this m i'f''. every c land no otliei P"i rests u josjjei into t the whole ni '" awake to *''''ch has ni ';-''ore all tlii, ictory will h nhe wihlern fy'o'ce and hi ^- Again, t [nantity of '"""ches secu] "' poorer cl (cure. ^^'e do not I !"■" The I "easing our *«''t'ite; do , ^^' '^^m is cc 11 support a minister: yet they are an esneniial part of our body and their \veakne3-; is the grand reason why tliey !iave demands ii|ionour Denomination for help. The question is, shall we help them, or will we allow them to dwindle and die ? Will we m-gleet our duty and allow the other denominations to oecupy the land which God in His providence has given to us ? We cannot atlbrd to do so in lione^ty to our principles, or in fidelity to our God. His word I'omraands us to " comfort the feeble minded, and supi)ort the weak ; to bear one another's burdens, and so tulfil the laws of Christ.' ' Such appellatives as ''feeble, weak, burdened" will justly apply to many of our churches. The Minutes of our three Associations last year rt'poi t twenty churches whose membership does not exceed tweniy. The most of these are pfanted in our poorer agricultural and flailing communities, and far removed from the hum of commercial thrift and the flow of commercial wealth, yet planted where souls are lirocious and among those whom Christ has said should '' have the gospel preached to them." But unless generously asslbted by their hiethren many of our chiu'ches must remain iii spiritual destitution, anil have we not already neglected them to our dishonor. A glance at the small sums contributed to give i;he gospel to the poor should j crimson the cheek of every Laptist with an honest blush ; fill his 1 soul with deep humiliation before God; lead him to a fresh conse- cration of his all to the Redeemer, and send him to his closet to weep over the waste places of Jerusalem, and earnestly to plead witfi the " Lord of the harvest till lie send forth more laborers into [His harvest. lu this matter of satisfying the poor in Zion with the bread of jlifc, every christian is " under law to Christ.'' There was no more jandno other obligation resting on Paul, viewed simply as a christian, lian rests upon each member of every Baptist Church to carry the gospel into the regions beyond. But never will our churches fulfil |lhe whole mission assigned us by our Head, until as a people we are 11 awake to duty. Let us continue to move with the slow march, hich has marked our progress for the last ten years, and how long before all this land will be possessed ; how long before the peans of ^ictory will be sung by God's conquering host over aland redeemed; 'the wilderness and the solitary place be made glad, and the desert ftjoice and blossom as the rose." 2. Again, this inequality is seen not only in a disproportionate iiiantity of preaching, but also in the quality. Our wealthy piiirches secure the labors of our ablest men and best preachers, and 111" poorer churches must be content with such gifts as they can pcure. "e do not blame any church for "coveting earnestly the best m. The blame is in monopolizing those gifts. Instead of pleasing our Pastors a portion of each year to preach to the ®''tiite ; do we not generally require more of their services at Re ihan is consistent with loving our neighbor as ourselves ? We liMiy A m w ^^ 12 .m would not unsettle our Pastors, and establish a system of itineracy to be controlled by a Bishop or a Conference. Such a course would probably be as unwise jis unscriptural. But each Pastor could per- form some mission work every year without relinquishing the pastorate, and unless our destitute fields are more ndeqiiately supplied than it is possible for a few Missionaries to supply tliem, they must continue to languish. And it may be qiie>tioiied whether the Missionaries employed are in all cases suited to the fields they are called upon to occupy. We woidd say nothing to th". dishonor of our Missionaries. They are doubtless men of God, honorably discharging their d'lty, and in the end will receive the approbation, "Well done." Tfet many of them are young, and have not had the advantages of ex pt*rit'nce,an'i of growth. I'robably too, applications may sometimes be made to the Hoard for the appointment of a mission, not as much from a love for mission woil\, as from the fact of the applicants being for the time out of employ. Now, would it not be better lor our denomina- tion as a whole, to somewhat equalize our labor, and as clunche?, invite our Pastors to alternate with our Missionaries. The Pagtors occasionally occupying the mission field, and the Missionary for the time acting as a supply for.thi Pastor. Such a course would be beneficial to the Pastor, fo being broiij:bt into connection with destitution he would be likely to imbibe more of the spirit of Missions. Our young men would be improved. The inrtuential position would draw them out, an 1 strengthen tbiiii for their life-work. The Missionary zeal of our larger cliurdie^ would be stimulated ; and our smaller ones would not only be cheered by the warm hearted appeals of our young men, but wonld by our I strong men be fed with instruction, and establi>hed in the laith. It may be urged, however, that the better litevary advantage?, as I a general rule by the more wealthy communities, compared with oir newer rural sections, and the importance of the position which tliey hold in our denominational interests ; demand the constant atteiitioiiulj our ablest men. Had we an adequate supply of men to meet wants of all our churches, we would not advise that any pulwlj should be vacant for a single Sal»batli. As the matter stands we deem it better that every cliurch should occasionally lack, than tlia; others should be left uncared for. So far as our denotninatioiialj interests are involved, we would by no means have our large churche' I wholly neglected ; neither so far as the destines of eternity, ami t!iel interests of souls are concerned should we overlook our snwU churches and allow them to dwindle and die. Besides, our de.4itiii«| churches are some of them in important county towns and \\\\^p\ and in the midst of good educational advantages. They no d stroDfj men ; and yet how few of the graduates of our College are to-JiiJj engaged in our Home Mission work. 3. Another example of this inequality may be seen in the p!ii-*'| provided for public worship. Some of our churches have nopla^l of worship, except the low crowded school-room ; or the pritsfj f itineracy urse would could per- lishing the adequately ipply tl\em, ;s employed 1 to occupy. ries. They l-ity, nnd in fet many ot -)erience, aivl be made to I from a love jeiiior for the Lir denomina- as el lurches, The rastoi! onary ior the beinn brought 3 imbibe more be improved. lengthen tkeni i-crer cliuvelie' iTy be cheeied would by our tbe taith. advantage?, :>» ,j,rcd with oir ,n wlii<-h they nt attentiouDi 1 to meet ihe U any V^¥ Iter stands w« ,(.k. thantk. .cnoininatioual .urgechurolie-j irnity, and t!ie| |(,k our snwli 1 our de,-titiiie| and vdlaii* ,.y „e 'd stroD? [ore areto->l»n m tlie pli'i Ibave no M \i the pr'^^" 13 dwelling- Others actually expend more in an expensive style, or mere adornments, than would sutfice to build a comtbrtable place of wone, we might build two, where we now build one ; and attract to the wor- ship of God thousands who are now excluded from a place in the sanetuary. Can any reasons be assigned why we should sacrifice these advantages, for the sake of imitatinj; the gorgeous structures of the Roman Catholic Churches " (Principles and Practices, chap. 26.) The sound sense of this quotation will justify its length. How many of our churches in their zeal for the elegant have crippled their contributions to the benevolent. And it may be d(nil)ted whether the expenditure of the money which is yearly lavished [upon ti'.e gaudy would not be more acceptable in the sij^ht of .lesus it given to provide [)laces of worship for the pooi'. Had we as a denomination acted on the plan above suggested by Dr. Wayland, it is probable that every one of our churches in this Province might [to-day have a comfortable place of worship, sufficiently large to meet " its Wiints. [u review of the whole does not an inequality exist among us loo great to be among brethren. For while some churches are surfeited, others are starved ; whi'e some have more privileges than Ihey appreciate, others have few to appreciate ; and yet we hear the Spirit saying to a church, collectively considered, " I mean not that >dier men be eased and ye burdened. But by an equality, that low at this time your abundance may be a sui)ply for their want, lut their abundance also may be a supply for your want ; that there lay be equality.". Brethren when shall our practice be a living Hument on that Apostolic rule ? Not till a spiritual patriotism for T5~ i 14 m it: the kingdom of Christ glows in every bosom, and the tone of our zeal is primitive and fervent. How tlien, we ask, is more equality to be secured ? 1. We need more prayer. We need it that the laborers may be multiplied. For a supply equal to all demands of the field, we should continue to pray the Lord of the harvest till every loculity is blessed with a living ministry, and all our whitened fields are gathered into the granary of God. And we should pray too for those who are now laboring, that each may possess the missionary zeal of the iVj aster, and tliat disentangled from every 3'oke of worldly bondage they may give themselves entirely to the things of God. Prayer also is needed for ourselves as churches, until an earnest longing for God's glory becomes the all-absorbing passioi. of the soul, and the call " come over and help us " meet a ready response from every christian. But we do not pray unless the object for which we plead is sufiBciently desired to lead us to sacrifice our own privileges and wealth as means to its accomplishment. Hence we need : 2. The spirit of entire consecration. We profess to belong to God. "We are not our own but bought with a price." *')Ve are the Lord's" — and we sometimes sing, '■ All that I am, and all I have, shall be forever thine." Let us see to it that the sentiment does not end with the song, for is it not to be feared that benevolence with too many is a matter of convenience rather than of conscience. ]f anything can be given, and the want of it not perceived, it may possibly be given to God. Such offerings are unworthy of the name of sacrifice. We are to give till we do feel. When this is the case, and all is honestly consecrated, there will be no lack in God's treasury, and then our weak churches in their apjdications for aid will not be told, " depart in peace, be warmed and filled." 3. We need to k)ve our neighbours as ourselves. This alone would give to our churches privileges more equal. Cherishing smli a principle, what christian, or church could Sabbath after Sabbaili sit, and be feasted in the sanctuary without i\ membering their brethren who are fainting for the bread of life." With this in our hearts we could not behold our neighbour and brother in want, anJ with the priest or the Levite '' pass by on the other side." Every j member of the Ijrotherhood has claims on the sympathies of li brethren, and there should be an abiding confidence in the heart ( each, of receiving aid in times of need. That confidence slioulJ not be shaken — neither should the individuality of our chuich«| cause us to forget the brotherhood. No distance of location: variation of condition can weaken our obligation to " di tribute ic j the necessity of saints." We may love our own church, or tha! separate organiz,ation to which we belong, because we have comBwnj interests involved. We might give largely to provide for it eleg:ini| places of worship, and a stated ministry because it would be fori own comfort, and tend to our own advantage: and yet possess anj 15 our zeal * may be field, we ioculity is fields iire ay too for lis.'^ionary jf worldly ;s of God. in earnest )f. the soul. ion so from ;ve plt'ad is 'ileges and isolated, selfish spirit which would shut up, within the limits of our own congreguMon, all our concern for the cause of God and our denominational growth. But the question having lost none of its force would still come down to us upon the stream of time : " Where is thy brother"? Here too we n~ay learn an important lesson from our Wesleyan friends — when they gain n footing in a locality they keep it. This is probably attributable to their having what we 4. Need — a more efficient system of Home Mission work. Hitherto our interests and our zeal have been sectional, and our efforts desultory. And in proportion as we have localiziid our strength and means, in just that ratio have our conceptions become narrow, and our work limited. The conclusion is that our care one for another and especially for the weak is not proportional to our means and should test our profession by the Divine inquiry. "Whoso hath this world's good and seeth his brother have need and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him how dwelleth the love of God in him " ? to beloii" je." MVe le song, for is a matter |an be given, en to God. We are to is honestly a then our [Id, " depari This alone ^ [•ishing su^'li er Sabbatli lering their I 1 this in our I \\ want, ai Ihies of lii' Ve heart ot' I Ince sbou'M Ir church« 1 location or li.- tribute W | ^•h, ortbat jre coniaion I |riteleg-««| be for o« pobSt-'SS a II r ;l .. . -^ Ik '■ llpp^ttdix. (A) INFIIIM MINISTKKS' FUND IN ACCOUNT WitH D. K. KATON, TUKAscuEit. M7-Z. Or. ■.Jun-! 1. By balnncc on hancl, as pt-r account i-endcn>d $778 W L'7. " Cash [ur A. A. rineo, Esq., Trt'Hsurer Association S7 iW •* " '* andpaynipnt.... 1 6ti i«7:!. Marcli 8. '"• Casli from iRuwdon Cliurch per Rro. Geo. Tliomus g g; >[ay 10. " " " K. 1$. Hubl(!y. piT a. Soldt-n i oo .lunf i. " 1 years Interest on tlie Harris' Legacy 11 (iS ■• " " " Jacobs' •• ■ 3S)(ni '* " " B4il»noe ef interests ., w ;< 1872. Dr. .June 1. To cash sent Rev. Dr. T upper, Aug. 12, 1871, '' omitted in lust account, sav for Kev. K. S. Morton. $10.00. Mrs. Walker, $5.00 | 15 ((> 27. *• Dr. Tupper for Uev. K. S, Morton, $20.00. Mrs. Walker. $10.00.. ;!0(i() Oct. y. ' ilev. D. Freeman for Mrs. Hennet low) 1873. Jan. 2. " Kev. D. Freeman for Kev. R. S. Morton.. 10 0) "■ 3. *■■ •• A. Cliipman for Kev. Mr. Hicliardson v 30 00 March 8. " " S. H. Kemjjton forMrs. N. IJakvr aOO) April 4. " " B. Vaughan ^>O0i) May 27. " Bro. IS. Selden, Fid. C. M., for Bro. John Crawley lOM •* " for Bro. Jacob Allan 1000 " Baliince to new account :..,.> 817 5)' $97iK .June 1. By balance brought down $817 .x» E. & O. E. D. R. Eaton. Treas. Infirm Ministers' B'und. per C. F. E. Comwallls, June 23rd, 1873. To THE MINISTERS AND DELEGATES COMPOSING THE CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, CONVENED AT BflDGEWATEU, JUNE 28Tn, 1873. Beloved Brethixn, — I ho[)e you will pardon my boldness, in presurainn; to address you on this occa.sion. I do not write, thinking to teacli you wisdom. My object is, simj ly to extol the God of Grace, and to eiicouraw my Brethren to trust more fully in Him. And 1 sav what I do know, when I slate the fact, that God is worthy of all praise. In my own ex[)t-rience I have proved Hiin powerful, wise and faitlit'ul and can but exclaim with the Psalmist, " O, that men would praise the Lord, for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to tiie children of men." All power in Heaven, Earth, and Hell, belongs j to Him and has he not said, They who trust in the Lord slwl be as Mount ifion, that cannot be removed, and what He has prorai^^ec he surely will perform. Then what we, as a denoinlnaiion, and as individuals most want at the present time, is a more perfect reliance upon God, a readiness to take Him at his word. "When we Ml have lull confidence in the word of God, we shall then be a poffff j for good in the world ; we shall be indeed the '* light " f "salt" of the earth," and then we shall have nothing to fetfj 17 Mountains shall {»]) ,.„7i -W-J bef„,.e ouSc .'"'YU„""w™t'-""<' "-^ -e^y shall h perishing miljionq r,f ^ ^' ^^^^ 's oommlfforj « "^ ^" "^ AuJ rest assured ,h. "" '" "' " '» set befle ^l.„"'. "•»"•« !«-<.».. •sG<,d^%':;p„rr-H: s '"^ '°-»''«'! wetvXf i repeat the savincr .S P„ t "^' watereth sh-il/ ,J "^^^ ^eft, f'-m great 'wngf S^?^/''?"' g-«. .In„; "^^ ZT"^: fortlian efTorO th«f n i „ -^'ways exne<^ /»/ ^°"' and •"""'T are at his disposal 1. ^^ ' to give the increase M ^^«' »'" provide both 7^ , ; P'^^ ^'^ t'^e Lord of thnh! ^^''^ ^"^^ ••"<- Associatba on :«; "f' •'" «"P'-«l>ab4 e e^^ef' •\"' ^^ P^"" have already been \rr;"; ^^"»°«' ^ve ye'rrof "^- ^°" , approaching and in view" /^'""f^ "^e, but doubttL h '^"'^'^"«^ ,;-.^oubtlfss come wVenX'r^^'''"^«^-^^'e^to^ ^'^ "'eir princiolps I h ,. "^", baptists should nnt i ^ ' "'^ '"^e -»™.p>e;£'thUt:^£?;'' ?-'"■- .o"t ^;b.r'd:r' °f "•'ioual erne p„S " T''"'- ^ »"> '"Sd f/T "'°"''' "<" radommavK ""'' "V prayer is Th,, "" "^ <'«"<>■»!- hiattrofTn "" •■«""<"-">' fund, b.. , I ^our committee wo..M i ''''"'^ *■'»"»■>«, C are I,".';- """'^ Mi»»'on field '„h" ''^''■■"■'"' '» ♦ , 18 \4 M .• I'il and sisters under appointment for the Foreign field, and others also desirons of entering upon the same work. In view of the foregoing facts your committee are of opinion tliaf increased and systematic liberality are imperatively demanded by the Master. And, finally, they would recommend that this report, it adopted by your body, be printed in the Christian Messenger once or twice during the year, that the brethren generally throughout the Province may be made acquainted with your sentiments on this subject. All of which is respectfully submitted. In behalf of the Committee, J. F. Kempton, Chairman. REPORT Olf DENOMINATIONAL LITERATURE. We, as your committee, desire to express our sense of the great importance and need of using the press, that mighty engine for good or evil, turning it as much as possible to supply information res- pecting the operations of our denomination and to disseminating the truths we hold so dear. The Christian Messenger we believe is doing good service, and by careful piloting, with the support of our brethren, may do much to instruct the people in the things and ways of God. We also think much good might be accomplished by means of tk circulation of tracts, care being taken in the selection and writing of the same, to see that therein nothing but Christ be lifted up^ and "one Faith, one Lord, one Baptism" clearly defined. If Colportage and Mission work could be combined, it appears to us that the visits of such an agency would be welcome in many an outlying district, and the sale of cheap, but good sound literature the means of enlightenment and blessing long after the herald has gone to sow in other fields. We feel that the books must be inter- esting, aiming at the moral and spiritual advancement of the people, and that at first no great profit could be obtained from such sales, but that in time such 'sales would increase, and a greater interest awakened both in the vendor and his wares, and who can tell the results that will follow the bearing of such precious seed from door to door among the scattered homesteads ? But this we do know, if we sow thus in hope, it will please tk Lord of the harvest, and the ingathering shall not be small if He ■, cause the increase ; which we all might beg for Jesus' sake. J. F. Avert, Chairman. (E) REPORT ON MISSIONS. The Committee on Missions beg to report that the prospects of the Independent Mission to Siam, inaugurated a year ago, ire| "JL.. 19 encouraging. Three men and five women — eiglit in nil — will leave for that field this fall, and the funds necessary to send them are now in the Treasury, or will be by the time of their departure. The fact that the Baptists of these Provinces have taken upon them- selves the entire work under God of supporting and conducting this mission will doubtless have the efTect more and more of developing the missionary spirit, and the mission resources of the denomination. The Women's Missionary Aid Societies have performed important service during the past year, and it is hoped that the aid which these societies have shown themsalves capable of rendering, will be greatly increased in the future. Your CJommittee heartily favor the principle of union and con- centration in our Domestic Missions, and recommend that the Consti- tution of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union, as recently modified and amended by the union, and adopted by the Western As- sociation, be adopted by this Association. God in his Providence is opening effectual doors in both the Home and Foreign field. God grant that the Baptists of these Provinces may arise and enter them. D. M. Welton, Chairman. (F) REPORT ON THE OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH* Your Committee on Sabbath Observance would urge on all the duty and the privilege of obeying the command of God, " Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy," Exodus xx. 8. We know that specious arguments are used to undermine the obligations of the Lord's Day. But we would not sanction any doctrine or practice which would tend to diminish the blessing which the Sabbath, rightly observed, is fitted to confer. We believe with Dr. Wayland that the desecration of the Sabbath " is the beginning of the end of all social happiness and prosperity." We believe, moreover, that the right observance of the Sabbath implies the assembling of ourselves together to worship God : " Ye l.*liallkeep my Sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary." The early disciples met on the Lord's Day to commemorate his death and [resurrection. Christians should make this day their delight. Loung- jing idly at home, walking the fields, boating, driving for pleasure, jvisiting friends, and receiving social visits, are desecrations of the jSabbhth. Indispensable works of mercy, private and family devo- [tion, the delightful exercises of the sanctuary, and the prescribed ordinances of the Gospel, constitute the engagements of the Chris- ^an Sabbath. These obligations fulfilled cannot fail of a blessing. T^he Sabbath is a true type of heaven. " There remaineth a rest [a Sabbath keeping) for the people of God." Let us so observe the pne on earth that we may enjoy the other in heaven. Respectfully submitted, E. 0. Read, Chairman. 20 (G) REPORT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS. The Comrnittpe on Sabbath Schoola desire to report that tlicy regard that sphere of christian labor which embraces the young, as the most hopeful of success. To induce our youth to abandon the fatal street school, and incline them to receive the truth, thereby laying a sound and broad basis for a religious character, is surely the greatest good for the world and the church. We hail with gladness the increased attention and support given to this subject, and hope soon to see suitable rooms and all necessary help provided for our schools, and the young and aged alike coming together on the Sabbath to learn of Jesus. Your Committee also^wish to express their high approval of tlie movement for " Denominational Literature," and would suggest that each delegate make strenuous efforts to supply their Sabbath Schools with ]ibrarie.«, periodicals, &c., from our Baptist Publication Socie- ties. The Publication Society in Philadelphia will readily and advantageously supply all demands. Yonr Committee do not deem it necessary to furnish a lengthened report on Sabbath Schools annually, thereby occupying time and incurring expense, while there is a Sabbath School Convention in connection with this Association which is performing this work fo nobly and efficiently. The Convention above-mentioned meets thij year with the Canard Church, Cornwallis, and it is desirable that all our Schools should be represented, and that full statistics be sent in from all our Schools. Respectfully submitted, J. INIURRAY. REPORT ON EDUCATION. It is cause for rejoicing that Education is advancing rapidly in this country. This fact of itself makes it the more imperative that the Baptists should support and improve in every possib'e way their own Institutions at Horton. Those Institutions have enjoyed during the year a fair share of prosperity. About 40 students have been in attendance at the College — from 40 to 60 in the Academy. A class of 12 young men, five of whom have devoted themselves to the work of the ministry, have just completed their College course. Fifteen, from the Academy, are prepared to enter College next year. All the classes in the Academy have been thrown open to Female pupils. About 20 young ladies have availed themselves of the advantages offered. From a report presented to the Nova Scota Governors at their last session, June 2nd, we learn that the experi* ment so far may be regarded as a success. 91 Your Committee would urge upon tlio churches the duty of supporting their own institutions by their sympathies, prayers, and contributions. To stand still in these times of progress is rapidly to recede. We must, in this matter, keep fully abreast of the age. If possible, we should lead the van, and stimulate others to greater exertion. Young people of both sexes, who have good mental ability, should be encouraged to devote themselves to mental culture ; to go to Horton wtiere they may catch the spirit of the student, and imbibe the atmosphere of those who have become ambitious to excel, first in the class-room, and then in the work of the world and the church. We would remind the churches of this Association of the duty and importance, in a special manner, of urging and assisting young men called to preach the gospel to prepare themselves, by a thorough mental training, for this great work. The day has gone by in Nova Scotia, when men however gifted by nature, can hope to be useful and successful for any lengthened period in the ministry unless this matter is attended to. The church which encourages young men because full of words, warmth, and zeal, to content themselves with meagre preparation for their life's work, may inflict a grievous wrong both upon the parties themselves and upon the denomination. Men with limited culture may be useful for a time as Colporteurs or Missionaries, but ordination should not be thought of either by Licentiates or the churches for which they labor until, at the least, a thorough English education has been secured. The endowment of the College is still in process of completion. Much has been accomplished, much remains to be done. Let us work, work hard, work long, and work altogether, till our Institu- tions at Horton are acknowledged to be second to none in the land. In behalf of the Committee, T. A. HicaiNS. (I) ON OBITUARIES. The Committee on Obituaries beg to make honourable mention [of the following brethren : — Rev. Robert Walker departed this life during the past year, and I now rests from his labours. His early religious education was in connection with the Church of England, but he was made the subject of divine grace at about the age of thirty years, and united pith the Baptist Church in Aylesford. Soon after he was chosen Ideacon, the duties of which ofiice he discharged with credit to lliimself and profit to his brethren. Late in life he entered the |ninistry, and was ordained as an evangelist, and continued labouring pa the Home Mission field as opportunity offered, till called away ^y death. He was sound in the faith, and his aim was the glory of jod and the salvation of souls. In his last hours he was sustained t% 'tt 22 1 ! by the gospel which he endeavoured to preach, and died in the triumphs of faith. Deacon John Bezanson has also been called to his reward during the past year. Ho was one of the oldest members of the Baptist Church of Chester, of which the venerable Joseph Dimock was pasfor. He was early chosen deacon of the church. In the absence of the pastor — which was frequently the case on missionary tours- he very efficiently supplied the pulpit, and many members of the church, even now, refer to his labours as having been instrumental in much good. He was a sound, earnest, and faithful advocate of the truth. In the evening of his life he enjoyed christian peace and joy. To him death was no terror, but with a calm serenity of mind he breathed his last on earth, and has doubtless entered into the " rest that remains for the j eople of God." Respectfully submitted, James Parker, Chairman, it' fe^rT.^' . 93 Treatnrer^* yterouut of mftoHie* for Benevoteui Ohjeeli received ml Ike JVora Hcolia Cettlral Baplial »Mi$orialiot*, held at Bridgeiraler, Jntte, 1873. NAME OF CHURCH. Avlcsford, Upper. Uridgcwater (.'iinninj? ChfUi'a Chester (,'ornwiilUa l«t. Canard CornwaUis 2nd, Hcrwick Cornwallis 3rd, Billtown rornwalliH 4th, (Jrcenwick. . . Cornwallis 5tli, I'ereaux Knlmoiith Kail River Halifax iHt, Granville Street. Halifax lind. North Church.. llammondH Plains 1st Hammonds Plains 2nd. ...... Hantsport Hortonlst, Wolfvllle Horton 2nd, Gaspereaux Horton 3rd, New Minas ■leddore Kempt LuHare Lunenburg Margaret's Hay 1st Margaret's liay 2nd New Cornwall. New (iermnny Newport New Ko88 Preston 1st Ilawdon Sackville Tancook Waterville Windsor Chelsea Sabbath School K.B. 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(• k. £000000 «c © i>.0'-'i.';ec • 'eii coiN^ OF THE \pu cf<:(Jtia (K^tttal §at>ti!Sit ^!9i^0tiutJ0tt, Article 1st. — This Association shall consist of Delegates representing [the Churches of which it is composed, each of whom shall be a member of one of tliose Churches, together with Delegates from Corresponding Associa- Itions, not exceeding five from any one Association, and such other brethren present as the Association may see fit to invite to sit in Council. Art. 2nd. — This Association shall meet at such time and place as may be [agreed upon by the body. Art. 3rd — Each Church shall have the privilege of sending one Delegate lor more, but no Church shall be entitled to send more than five in addition Ito their Pastor. Art. 4th.— At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the pre- «ding year shall preside till his successor is chosen. The choice of Modera- Itor shall take place by ballot, as soon as a list of Delegates has be^n prepared, as hereinafter provided. No brother shall be chosen Slodenitor two years in [tuccession. It shall be the duty of the Moderator '.a preside in all tiie trans- Hctions, niaintain due order, and nominate Committees, unless otherwise prdered by the Association. A Secretary shall be chosen, whose duty it shall !to record the transactions of the Association, and to furnish a correct copy I same for the press ; he is also to remain in oflBce till his successor is Jiosen. Art. 5th.— It shall be the duty of each Church to send by its messengers iletter to the Association giving an account of its state, particularly of the ddilions and diminutions within the last year, and generally of whatsoever «lates to its peace and prosperity. Art. 6th.— At each annual Meeting the letters from the Churches shall be |r8th!inded in, from which the Secretary shall immediately make out a list IDelif.ates. Tlie election of Moderator and Secretary shall then take place fter whicli the letters shal? be read. Committees nominated by the Moderator hall not consist of more than five brethren, of whom three shall constitute quorum. When large committees are judged desirable they shall be ppointed by the Association, and two-thirda of the members appointed shall ; competent to act. I Art. 7th.— When any Chnrcli shall desire admittance into this body, ap- lication must be made b}' letter, and satisfactory evidence furnislietl of its lithand order; this being done and a vote of acceptance taken, the Modera- br shall, in (he behalf of the Association, give to one ot its messengers present k right-liand of fellowship. [Art. 8th. — When any Church shall neglect to make communication for pe years successively it shall be considered as having withdrawn from us, 1 shall be dropped from the Minutes, unless two or more members shall quest its continuance and shall engage to enquire into its standing, and port at the next meeting of the Association. [Art. 9th —Although ap an Association all power over the Churches is ^claimed, so far as respects any interference with their independence and ^cipiine ; yet it is deemed a privilege belonging to the Association to judge itself of the propriety of receiving or retaining any Church in its nncxion. If » 28 Art. loth. — The religious sentiments of this body are those expressed in tlie " Articles of the Faith and Practice of the Baptist Churclies in Notj] Scotia. Art. 11.— That the Moderator be authorized at any time during thel year, to call a special meeting the Association in pursuance of a requisition! signed by ten members thereof. Art. 12th. — Alterations and amendments may be made to this Constitution I by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any of its regular meetings.l I^TJIL.ES OF OIR.IDEI^. u 4 "J J Rule ist. — At every sitting, business shall be opened and closed \ritli| prayer ; and immediately after the opening, the Minutes of the precediiig| meeting shall be read and corrected. RcLE 2nd. — No member of the Association shall leave the Session beforel the business is concluded, without permission of the Association. Rule 3rd. — No subject shall be discussed without a motion first made i seconded. Rule 4th. — No person shall speak oftener than twice on the same subject! unless by permission of the body. Rule 5th. — Brethren invited to a seat with us may speak on all 8ubjecti| under consideration, but vote on none. Rule 6th. — All resolutions shall be presented in writing. Rule 7th —Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the Minutfi,| except so ordered at the time. Rule 8th. — These rules shall be distinctly read from the Chair at tlit| opening of the Session. 1^ I V.i-: $* SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE kl. §»ptfet ^Omt §\W\0MX^ ^0Mt^. The Annual Meeting of the Meeting of the Nova Scotia Home ilissionary Society was held at Bridgewater on Monday, June 30th. rhe President, Bro. S. Selden, in the chair. Prayer was offered by Rev. S. March. After opening remarks by the President, in kbsence of the Secretary, the Report of the Board was read by lev. S. B. Kempton. On mo'ion it was lieaolicd, That a list of the delegates and members of the Society be made. Granville Street Church, — Rev. E. M. Saunders, Bros. S. Selden, John khuland and Alex. Robinson. Lunenburg, — Bro. G. Langille. 1 2nd Halifax, — Rev. J. F. Avery and Bro. J. C. Dumaresq. M Cornwallis. — Rev. E. O. Read. \\st Cornwallis, — Rev. S. B. Kempton. [ilemhers in their own right, — Revds. Jas. Parker, I. J. Skinner, S. March, j.M. Welton, W. E. Hail, T. A. Higgins, J. L. Read, D. Freeman, J. F, lemptnn, J. F, Mufray, Bros. F. Webber, (life member), Geo. O. Gates, IplmMcLearn, Chas. A, Webber, W.J. Gates, M. Curry, Jos. Parker, M. linsman, Wm, Faulkner, C. Kennedy, Edward Parker. [0(1 motion it was Resolved, That the Reports of the Secretary, and also of the Wurer, afler being audited, be accepted and printed under the direction I the Board. ir/ifrais, in the view of the action of the Eastern Association last year [till' subject ot the Home Missionary Union and of the acceptance of the piple of Union by this Society at its annual meeting last year at Truro, \ml whereas, in view of the modifications made in the Constitution of the |iion made at its late annual meeting at Brideetown, and of the action of iWfstern Association, and its acceptance of the Union as now constituted, ii of the action of the Central Association at its present meeting at fdgewater, and of its acceptance thereof, Umfore Resolved, That this Society, comply with the request of the Ta Scotia Home Missionary Union as presented by its delegate, and that Board of this Society be hereby directed, after all liabilities are met, 'this Society is legally empowered to transfer its funds to the Union, 1 the Union is, by Incorporation, legally qualified to receive them, to nsfer its funds to the Union to be employed by it for the purposes for (ch they were donated, and to pass over all books and '•ccords to the rarian of Acadia College, and request him to put them in the Library [safe Iceeping. l^^notioniiwas Resolved,— T\\aii\\e officers of the Society an;l the Board f'anagers be the same as last year, substituting the names ot Rev. I. J. ^"er, for ihat of Dr. Cramp, John Rhuland for that of Alexander linson, by request, and the addition of Rev. J. F. Avery. f modon it was Resolved, That the Board be located at Halifax for thfe pig year. m i : .f iin ii' w 30 On motion it was Resolved, That the tabular statement prepared by Rey. j: I M. Saunders be attached to and published with the Minutes,' and that I lie receive the thanks of the body therefor. After prayer by Bro. G. O. Gates, the Session adjourned to| meet witli the Eastern Association next year. oFrxcxns or tue socjestit. 8. Selden, President, Judge jMcCuUy, Treasurer. John W. Barss, I ^.^^ p^^^.^^„,,_ John King, R. N. Beckwith, Secrelari/. John Steele, Auditor. BOARD or niAIVAOERS. Rev. J. F. Avery, Rev. E. M. Saunders, Bro. Edwin Clay,. D.D., " D.A.Steele, S. W. DeBlois, D. W. C. Dimock, J. E. Goucher, A. S. Hunt, G. F. Miles, James Parker, David Thompson, Edwin D. King, a N. Paint, J. F. L. Parsons, L. S. Payzant, B. H. Eaton, John R. Ruhland, Francis Webber. R. N. Beckwith, Secretary. <• I. J. Skinner, (( D. M. Welton, ro. H. R. Cunnigham, i( A. Clark, << Wra. Curamings, << Wm. Faulkner, ! , I. i.Xi lu .ii is sn ii, ■ w mw SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT. In again presenting their Annual Report your Board have to iiate that during ihe year 21 Missionaries have been employed, who teport 248 weeks labor performed ; 782 sermons delivered ; 393 praver and conference meetings attended ; 2107 family visits made; [(921 pages of tracts distributed ; and 66 baptisms, being an increase ever last year in the number baptized of about one hundred per cent. These statistics, however, but imperfectly shew what has been Accomplished by the missionaries, The accompanying extracts from etters received indicate that the seed has been faithfully sow n, and jrhile some fruit has appeared, much yet remains to be gathered in, [nd the iuture only will reveal the actual results of the missionaries bil. There is much reason for encouragement from what wo do |now has been done, but the necessity for continued and increasing fforl on behalf af the destitute in our Home Mission fields is still operative. The Eastern sections of our Province particularly present one ast field of Missionary labor, and call loudly for help. " Pray ye herefore the Lord of the harvest that he may send forth more kbourers into his harvest." There is but one settled pastor in bnnection with our churches in the whole Island of Cape Breton. fort Hawkesbury, Margaree, Mabou, Cow Bay and adjacent mines, \i Mira are destitute ; North Sydney has been for some time, but (e are glad to learn has recently succes.'ifully called a Pastor who shortly enter upon his duties. Cape Canso, Guysborough tiwn, and many smaller churches throughout that County are also stitute, as well as parts of Cumberland and Colchester. [Your Board might also refer to the outlying portions of Halifax Wity, Hants, and Lunenburg in the West. What is to be done ? [here are the men to be found to occupy these inviting fields is the I absorbing question ? lYour Board have been endeavouring to supply the demand as far Iposgible, and are largely indebted to students at Acadia, whose rices have been secured during their Vacations, and more •ntly have been gratified by receiving applications from students iNcwton, who are desirous of giving their talents and energy to |ir native Province, some of whom have been employed, and [era probably will be. Still there is room. Much of the ground 1 remains to be occupied. Tlie Treasurer's account shows an increase over last year of |«0( iu the receipts from the two Associations, but we regret to lethat from other sources they have been diminished by $146.51, Vndent of two sums amounting to 8389.33, bequeathed to the fety as in last years report. The total receipts are $1885.85, I ' 32 It -V of this sum 8853.47 have been collected by the Missionaries in the more destitute localities. It is evident from these figures tliat thej contributions from more highly favoured churches and individuiils are exceedingly small, very far below what they ought to bei certainly it cannot be said that they have given as the Lord " liaj prospered'* them. Such however is the divine standard — the rule! of christian beneficence. Your Board have had under consideration the increase of com. pensation to Missionaries in their employ, and have decided tol increase their pay from 1st April as follows : — Married and ordaiiiedl to receive 810 per week ; married Licentiates and unmarried aci ordained $d ; unmarried Licentiates $8. Referring to the Missionary Union, your Board, for the followin'l reasons, concluded that it would be better to let things remain iul they are until the Home Missionary Society at its Annual MeetinJ should take definite action, on this subject of organized Union for| Missionary work. First — The Eastern Association did not express its unequivocal] approval of this institution as conditionally formed at Berwick. Second — Your Society did not take final action to dissolve itil organizations, and merge the elements thereof into that SocietjJ whose formation it was supposed, would have been perfected by tfJ Eastern Association and the Home Missionary Society at their ktf annual meetings. For these reasons your Board declined to transfer its funds ojj application made by the Secretary of the Board of the Honiel Missionary Union, preferring if this were to be done it should be i)jj the direction of the Society itself, and for these reasons your Boart was of the opinion that nothing would be gained by conferring ffiiij the Board of the Union, according to the resolution passed by tl« Home Missionary Society at its last Annual Meeting. In view ol this, as well as the general state of the whole subject, there has befu no correspondence between the two Boards to accomplish this specuT end expressed i:n your Society's directions, as given at its lasij annual meeting, and awaiting such final action, your Board, as guardians of the interests of the Society, felt called upon to petiiioi the Legislature against the passage of a Bill submitted during I last Session, asking for an Act to Incorporate the Home Mi.^si Union, unless said Bill be so amended or modified as to be unexctpj tionable to the Society as represented by your Board. GROSS RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. HKCKIPTS. Balance in Treasurer's hands June Ist, 1872 ( From Treasurer of Central Association ^J " " Eastern A^jsociation **! " Interest on Government Debentures *| " Other sources J^I Collected by the Missionaries jn isaionaries in the figures tliat the] and individuiils,, y ought to be; the Lord "lias I ndard — the rulef increase of com.; mve decided loj ■ied and ordainedl I unmarried aoJl for the followin,'! hings remain ail Annual MeetinJ nized Union fori its unequivodj It Berwicli. J n to dissolve iJ o that SocietjJ perfected by ttej iety at their M d8 I'aiJ to Missionaries for services fn ^^'''''^^'"ures •■ . I nivellinff .\VDcnsPH If/!.*" *'»y 3Ut Collections recelv-ed bv t hp m? ^"^ ■ Paid Secretary for > e7rs''4r Wees ^L^f'^.l ''»'' '••^^^'ned! \ • ira 22 ■ 890 Bfi • 100 00 ■ 65 00 M2 m ;':Areliiban,fLic ) •v. Alfred (-hi^r^S:; ■ icv.Malcom Jfoss... I ;• "llioinas.rLic ) y.H Marten. (4'.)::;:: IU.hk,nner,(Lic. .... •-'.Armstrong, (Lie) .ohn Crawler.? ''••' gv. H.].:. Morrow:::::: • 5^'?Ke5ftr?:: ;l tn 77 2S 40 12 51 10 Vi 28 00 47 U 13 .Id 66 90 •tt 22 82 M 'ff;«i.s,s.:."=ij| 8.31, 3.TO "" ^' ^"^ »7 8, 600 4001 'I040l 743 80 4« mons, attended 11 Prayer and Conference meetings made llSfamilv visits, Baptized 2, travelled G50 miles, collected $82.53, travellinc expenses 816.74. Bro. Ross spent the greater part ot his time at Mira and Cow Bay, and respecting this field gays : *' It is now or never wi'h usai regards this locality. Shall we relinquish such advantage ground, having won it so fairly with the weapons of truth. When it is considered that there is but one Minister of our denomin ition devoted exclusively to the preaching of the Word on this Island, it is to be feared that some of the churches will looi« their visibility unless men are obtained to occupy these destitute fields. In the ab.«^ence of settled Pastors the time of the Missioimiy is largely taken up in settling grievances and healing breaches in order to keep the churches together. I can say, respecting several of the localities I visited, there is a growing attachment to Bapli; principles." Rev. Alfred Chipman coutit.iies to labour one-fourth of his time in mission fields adjacent to Sydney. On the 29th Nov., 1872, Bro. Chipman reported to the Board ail follows : — " I have, in accordance with your request, spent the chief portii of the time given to mission work at Victoria Mines, includi however, during my last appointment, South Bar. Tiie lit Church at this place is in a low condition, yet affords some evidem of visibility, and during the summer sepson maintains an interestinj Sabbath School. At Victoria Mines there are several nominally Baptist and a few worthy members of Baptist Churches, also a few hopefi Christians of other denominations. But as a community the plai yet contains very little vital and exemplary religion, and cliris labor expended there must probably for nome to come be largelj *' work of faith and labor of love." Extracts from letter 26th May, 1873: — " I have since January been visiting Cow Bay, Glace Bay, the New Mines, (Lorway and Reserve). My method has been hold a Sabbath morning service once a month at the New Mii visiting and having a Conference ^leeting on Saturday at CowB« each month, and preaching there twice on Sabbath, visiting holding a service at Glace Bay on the preceding Friday. I have also twice held a service and visited some of the fai at Homeville, Mira, and once at Mira Bay. In all these places I have found the cause of Christ pretty Yet with some regularity and some success prayer meeiing' sustained, and at Cow Bay the Sabbath School, though small, b quite an efficient condition. The people, especially at Cow Bay, attend our preaching ser well, at the other places named the attendance is somewhat pi eing, and in all these places a disposition is manifested to contrt liberally in propoction to their means towaids my mission. Bro. J. ( lyand vi terence mc '3''t^, tra> '22 82. Tlie folio " I enten he meetin '■we that ■oCessed fo niest pray ^ visited, { m Cow £ "lenient, i MORiinatJOTi Held a m '"e number ^he mineg ^e a meeiir loud calls fch at Lit i«ions, and 'og the mi made 115 family J2.53, travellinj;, Mira and Cow I lever with us as vantnge ground, Minister ofourl of the Word on [ rehes will loo«« these destitute! f the Missioniirjl ing breaches inl specting several! ment to Baptiiir rth of his tiniel to the Board ajj le chief portioL klines, includifia ar. The 3 some evideiici is an interesting 55 Saptist io a few hopefii unity the. plat 1, and christia le be largelji jlace Bay, aaj od has hmi he New Mini ay at Cow B(| h, visiting 1 iday. of the fafflili •ist pretty 1 r meeting') igh small, M Baching sen mewhat p« !d to contriln issioD. AttheNewMiripq ui.«^ , 1 1"« ''"en ve,-,. „„;rg™i» -'8^ population ;. »,,^„,, , hs very cood. nntl «#♦ ^'«'"iea and encourarrpf? ti ^"'"""snerf, of tlie Board at W^sf u} vJ^^^^P^nt 14 weeks ;« -t travelled 5U, ooneZl U^.n^' ^^' ^'"''j ^Ttsl8o''"'T' reports as foHows: ''the K^^' 'V'^H ^Vnis «« n'n ""^' many here wio are I h ' '^^^"'^ "«* be ne^IectP.. ,. K word is beinl f^'^''^' "»t fer from ({1%^ '?^ ^''^''^ a'-e a''enc]ed^ d Je.L '"^ P^'^^^^ed. Ou i'?^"'" «^ God. U^ Ht I and when hl'i;^''. "^^niH^sted. I hope th« "?f """ ^^" p''' «^ it ^-s in Jesuf '> " ^'^^P'^ ^^'« -^ Peri^hin^. 'or winl 0?!: .%«nd 'vicinity, pi^ached'sQ ^'^ ^" ^PPointmenl of 12 week« «f n prence meeting, ^adeqifT'*"'' "^^^'""^^d 20 praTeA a ^^^ K, traveled sS) I'l. ^"^"I^^' ^'^'^'^' distributed lOOn '°"- J22 82. """^ ®''es, collected $47.15 w h- ^P^^S^^of ' "'itValht ,!^ P-if P'„"'y of Zion. """^ "''" "0 offering »'* a *, tr'!'' P'^."^''"'g of ,L Go^ei ;■„ ,^*''' V" There TW S6 fORT BAWKESUURT AND WEST BAT. Bro. Charlen I. Graves (Lie.) laboured under the direction o( the Board 9 weeks, preached 30 sermons, attended 13 prayer andi conference meetings, made 65 family risits, distributed 697 pagpj i of tracts, travelled 354 miles, collccled $2&.75, travelling expenseJ $8.75, and reports as follows : " I arrived at Port Hawkesbury June 4th, and at the earnest I request of Bro. Peter Paint, Jr., to whom I was referred tor direcj tions, laboured with the church there three weeks. At West Bay found Eome interest manifested ; they sustain i| prayer-meeting reguhiily, and are very attentive to the preached! word. We organized a Sabbath School, which bids lair to be a great blessing to the community. Their superintendent is a man I that any school might be proud of. He is a Baptist, because tbel Word of God made him so. He labors with much fidelity aniil ability to promulgate the pure doctrines of the New Testament, The field is large and very needy. There are no minister) oil any denomination stationed in this region. I preached in the lowing places : At the church near the Marshes, Marble QuarrvJ Kempt Road, Grant Ann's, and on the South Shore Road. Tbef people listened attentively to the preached Gospel, and I trnsf s has been sown wliich, under the fostering care of the Holy Spirit.! will result in the salvation of souls and strengthen God's cLildreD. f MARGAREE, C. B. Mr. H. N. Bechwith : Dear Sir,-*- The field of Missionary labor which the Boarii assigned to me is a large and interesting one. They have had veiyj little ministerial labor since brother Kempton left them, but bare regularly maintained Sabbath services. There are those in church who are well able to condnct divine service, either in til form of " social prayer meetings " or by " proclaiming the from the sacred desk." As is generally the case with sheep destitote of a spiritw shepherd, some have wandered from the fold and become cold unfruitful in the service of the Master; while others, with unslia confidence in the immutable promises of Jehovah, are praying earj nestly, and laboring zealously for the growth of the church. The brethren gave me a warm • reception, and treated me wi' the utmost kindness throughout. Other denominations welcoi me to their homes and places of worship, and frequently formed large part of the congregation in our own meeting house. T* congregations upon the Sabbath were invariably large and attentiftj the Conference and weekly prayer meetings, which for a time )i been somewhat neglected, were revived, and steadily increased interest. A Sabbath school is conducted during the summer inon' but the distance which many have to travel in order to atid renders it necessary to close it during the winter. thou{{h worshii gospel. tude th rcnderci tinued r sUfiport It WM( from 80 I labor. lion fix)ii I dear Ki-d (sown, wil not n s{)ai Horlon^ Twelve [attended 1 e town, and some to tl>e church at Canso, in fact they ave no sliepherd, neither prayer meeting nor conference meeting [or jfars, except iu the town. Here is a little baud wl>o have a bfibbatli afternoon and Friday evening prayer meeting. I visited tliose sections, preaolied to them and prayed for tlvem. In breaching twenty sermons I never felt nor saw any want of interest The Conference at Cook's Cove was good, but the last at New Canada was a special e, at least tiiose that I visited thought and said Now dear brethren, if we wish to possess the land we musi fend tlie right men and sustain them, and I do think a mission ^ere would very soon become self-sustaining. — For other matters DBecicd with my mission I r«fer to my account rendered. Ojb£d Farkek. l^olifax, SepL 18, 1872. «•, jt; m\ ■* • ■ . ■ |i ?f-'-4 ■■••3 I' I If 88 Prca«lied 20 sermons, attended 4 prayer andconferenee meeting!, made 50 family visits, distributed 44 pages of tracts, travelled 650 miles, collections $10.35, travelling expenses S16.17. Tiiis mmm was sustained by Mr. Joseph H. Cook, of Milton, Queen's County. I have spent eleven weeks in the service of the N. S. Home Missionary Board at Isaac's Harbor and vicinity, viz.^ Melrose, Country Harbor, Seal Harbor, Island Harbor, and Isaac's Harbor, spending the greater part of my tiwe ia the place last mentioned. I preached as far as I was able Jesus Christ and hiiu crucified, as the only hope for the guilty sinner. Many were interested, some expressed a desirt to seek Jesus. I am not privileged to report of I any putting on Christ by a public profession, yet I have grea; reason to believe that some with whom 1 have conversed have toiindl Jesus to be preeious. " The Lord knoweth them tlwt are Hi-*." I The Baptist Church at Isaac's Harbor was first organized by the Rev. George Richardson, in the year 1840. Since that time God I has blessed His little Zion and the number baa been increrned. For the last few years they have been without much ministerial I Jabor, and as we may expect from such circumstances the church i*| somewhat scattered, as sheep without a shepherd. The Harbor is fast increasing in population, and a larger naeetingl house is indispensable. C. H. Martell. Isaacs Harbor, Sept. 11, 1872. Preached 44 Fermons, attended 3& prayer and ciWTference meet- ings, mado 311 family visits, distributed 40 pages of fractal travelled 653 miles, collected $91. 1)4, travelling expenses $12,! This mission was more than self-supportiug — an overplus of $13,011 was paid intc the treasury. Rev. Augustus Shields received an »ppointme»t of six weeks b destitute parts of this county. The following report has beeal received : — " My Mission has not been without deep interest! to me as laboured along the bays and coves from CWn Harbor to Islaailj Harbor, including too many places to mention. Sad faces meetj you all along in tlrese places on accownt of the scarcity of fislii we /eel it ta be a delightful duty to point them to the true rictej and the heavenly rest, to wlvich God in his infinite love and Biercrj has chosen the poor of this world. I preached 34 sermons, attended r» prayer anu conference meeiiiigJ-l made Vib family visits, distributed 904 pages of tracts, traveWj 240 miles, collected $12.50, travelling expenses $5.25'." Acadia College, Oct. 8th, 1812. To R. N. Beclmth Secy. N. S. H, M. B. Dear Brothir, — As is rt quired I bog liave to submit to tli«l 39 S. H. M. B. the folio wing report of the labour I have performed under their direction during the past -summer. The first part of my mission was spent at Sand Point. The fliurch which was organized in this vicinity a few years ago has now become almost invisible. Some of its members have moved to other localities, while others have passed to their rewa\ 1. Thus buta few remain who have declared their intention to renounce the world with its deceitful toys, and have been numbered witli the church of Cin-ist. Among the few some were found who, through these years of darkness and discoiu'agemcnt, have remained faithful to the principles they once embraced. Although in many instances they are deprived of many of the enjoyments of life, yet we believe that when the master appears to make up his jewels they will be counted worthy of a place at his right hand. The people seemed unanimous in their expressions of thanks to the BoiM-d for the favours they receive from them from time to time. The congregations at Sand Point were not large, but kept steadily increasing, numbering upwards of 40 at my last service. 1 next visited Clam Harbour. This station is properly within the limits of the Guysboro' Church. It is, however, a very inviting station (or Baptist preaching, and, we believe, a profitable place for mission labour. The few weeks spent at this station passed away pbsantly and, we have reason to believe, profitably. Althougli there was no professed conversions yet we cannot but feel assured that the solemn influence prevailing in many of our meetings will not be forgotten and lost. The attendance was good and the attention marked. It was also my privilege to visit New Canada and the Cove, holding a few services at each place. On my return I tarried a few days with the brethren at Ilawkesbury, There seenm to be much need of christian labour in |this place. Those who are professors need to be awaketud and iicouraged to renewed endeavors for Christ, nd while there is also room for the rescuing of the unsaved and heedless ones. It was d to see Satan's servants so actively engaged, and so little earnest- tvs manifested on the part of many of the members of the church. lay God send our brethren a faithful, zealous pastor to break unto !i'-'n the bread of life. Haviii^r now returned from my tour in the eastern part of the ruvnice, and remembering the scenes v/hicli I witnessed, I can only r.!eupon the Board the importance of this part of our Mission The peo|)le are favourable to Baptists and Baptist principles, id there is great need of christian labour in their midsL. ue assured, brethren, if the church is not awake and active in the us*' committed to her trust, the servants of Satan are alive in their titer's service. Second Adventists, Infidels, Spiritualists, and other l">'''y nefarious sects are eagerly striving to commend their inciples to the minds of the people. Shall we then fold our arms lei 40 I X) II .K. •■■ !•« *! and looking on the scene with a calm indifference, exclaim, " I am not my brother's keeper?" While I laboured in your service I endeavored to scatter the seed faithfully and prayerfullv, looking at all times for guidance to the Great Head of the Church, with whom I desire to leave the results of my weak and imperfect endeavors, knowing that " Paul may plant and Apollos water, but God alone givetli tlie increase." Yours in Christ, G. W. Thomas. Statistical report of 7 weeks service : — Preached 30 sermons. attended 9 prayer and conference meetings, made 100 family visit.*, distributed 525 pages of tracts, travelled 250 miles, collected $15.00. COLCHESTER COUNTY. Bro. J. J. Armstrong, writes : — WoLFViLLE, Sept. 14th, 1873. To the Board of Home Missions, Halifax. Dear Brethren, — Under appointment from your Board I spent twelve weeks in the county of Colchester, und'er the direction of the Rev. D. W. C. Dimock. My mission was performed in the fol- lowing places, — Onslow West, Onslow East, Upper North River, East Mountain, DeBert River and Great Village. I endeavoured, by the help of God, to preach Christ and Iiis truth to the people ; and was much encouraged in my work by the large attendance on the services of the sanctuary, and the earnest and solemn attention given to the word preached. I cannot report conversions, but there was evidence that my poor labors were not unprofitable, if the awakening and nurturing of Chri.-tian emotion by means of the truth, and the ready contributions of the people in support of the mission are indications of usefulness. It is much to be desired and hoped that coming days will reveal greater fruit in the salvation of sinners, by the word which has been preached io i the places named. I have great pleasure in testifying to the kindness of the people, I and their readiness to attend on the ministration of the Go>pti. The field is large and important, but there is much destitutionof the Gospel. The word of God is prized, and those who procluimiM are respected and loved by the people. Preached 33 sermons, attended 1 1 prajer and conference ineei- ings, made 117 faraily visits, distributed 1010 pages of tracLU travelled 743 miles, collections S43.99, travelling expenses ^8.51 To the Home Missionary Board, Halifax. Dear Brethren, — Having spent twelve weeks under your direction in New Annan and at the head of Tatacnagouche Bay,! now send you a brief report. In each of these places there is a regularly organized Bapii" 41 Church with a very small membership. And the members are so widely separated from each other, and living at such distances from the places of worship that it is very difficult for them to keep alive a religious interest among themselves when there is no one laboring with them. And when one visits a people that have been for a length of time without the gospel ministry he is almost sure to find a great degree of coldness and indifference with reference to holy and sacred duties. But the heart of the missionary is cheered when in the performance of his work he finds that his christian hearers are desirous and willing to throw off their sluggishness and again gird on the christian armor. And until this is the case with professed believers in the L«^rd Jesus, we cannot with consistency hope or priiy for an ingathering of souls. The men of the world are not so ignorant as not to know what a christian should be. And when they see the life of Christ exhibited in the lives and conduct of professors, they are attracted and an influence is at work, which, by the power of the Holy Spirit will effect a glorious result. But when these little churches are left for so long a time without asheplierd the labors of a missionary for '^ few weeks are to a great extent una\ ailing to the outside world. For ofttimes as soon, or shortly after, an interest is manifested on the part of the church, a coming up to duty and taking hold and laboring with us, the time allotted for our mission has j. assed by and other duties force us to j come away. I otter these thoughts as suggestive of my own experience while [laboring with those kind people. I had large and attentive congregations. On one occasion a large [assembly of people gathered at the baptismal waters, where a deep solemnity seemed to prevail. And one young man who was 1 determined to follow his Lord and Master, was buried with Christ liii baptism by Rev. E. B. Corey. The churclies were thankful to the Board for again remembering jthem, and they still hope that in the future they may not be llorgotteu. Isaac R. Skinner. Preached 34 sermons, attended 8 prayer and conference meoiings, nade 134 family visits, baptized 1, distributed 280 pages of tracts, gravelled 580 miles, collected $54.97, travelling expenses 36.80. CUMBERLAND COUNTY. Little River, May 15th, 1873. ] ?. N. Beckwith, Esq.^ — ^^ e commenced special services at Wallace Bridge on the 19th f Marcli. The Lord was pleased to hear and answer prayer in ehiilt of those who had wandered »ud poor sinners were quickened lid made alive. ^^e held meetings in the above named place four weeks and Nh good was done. Eager listeners crowded the building every 42 y. 1 iol M night to hear the glad tidings, and many were made to rejoice in Jesus' love who had been brought up in wickedness and surrounded by evil influences all their lives. But the blessed Saviour can use poor feeble means to carry on his work ; and none can hinder. At Wallace River we had meetings daily for three weeks. The church was much revived, and many sinners converted from the error of their ways. Among them were some very remarkable conversions. Some- who came to scoff and make derision were convictfd and led to cry out " Lord have mercy upon me." A few meetings were held in the Crawford settlement with good results. We have begun special services at the Six Mile Road. God is blessing the people in a wonderful manner there. Three have professed faith in the Lord Jesus, and were baptized on Sabbath last. Thus you see the Lord is working like himself. We have baptized for seven .'successive Sabbaths, and, strange to say, there has been no storms to prevent the people from meetinj; to witness the sacred rite. The congregations have been large und attentive. Weeks service 14, sermons preached lOO, prayer and conference meetings 25, baptized 40, travelled 300 miles, collected for Home Missions at Wallace Bridge, Six Mile Road, and Wallace Church, fifty six dollars and fifty cents. The good work is going forward in a settlement between Wallace River and the Head of the tide. We expect to baptize next Sabbath. E. B. COBKT. HALIFAX COUNTY. Bro. R. D. BuRGKSS, wrote : Fall River, Halifax Co., October 1st, 1872. To the Home Missionary Board: Dear Brktitren. — My appointment from your Board having expired, I must send you some account of my work. The field alloted me was Fall River and Lawrencetown ; hut nearly all my labour has been expended at the former place— I had only been there a short time when there were indications of a movement among the people, and I thought it inexpedient to le.ire when God was blessing liis word and the people anxious to hear. I consequently continued preaching,- publicly and from house to house, anil the power of the Most High was present with us. rJ^'I)! professed faith in Jesus and were baptized, seven by Bro. Morrn» and one by Dr. Clay. They, with a few members from oilier I Cliurches, were formed into a church on the 25th September. Tlie work is still going on, .eouls are still seeking anxiously the salvation j which Jesus purchased by shedding his own precious blood and I'j proper effort were put forth a much greater harvest might be rcnp I have promised to visit them during the winter as often as "'J 43 rejoice in lUrrounded ir can use inder. ;fks. The 1 from the remarkable ■ision were . with good id. God is ?hvee lihve on Sabbath ,, strange to om meetinn; n large nnd i conference i for Home ace Cliurch, •een Wallace aptize next S, CoRKT. 1st, 1872. loard having ketown ; liut [lace— I li»s 8 weeks. Preached 33 sermons. Attended 2 Prayer and Conference Meetings. Made 70 B'amily Vists. Baptized 4. Distributed 200 pages of tracts. Travelled 308 miles. Collected $28.40. Travel- ^ 'ing Expenses $8.75. On the 12th Nov., Bro. Miller gave the following particulars I respecting his mission : The people at New Ross received me with great pleasure, and here thankful that the Board had remembered them. This is a jvery proper field for Missionary labor, the church numbers about ''% members, but their means are limited. Tiiey are a very jiiidustrious people, but owing to the distance from a market, and jtiie rocky nature of their land, they are poor. They are anxions to Maintain religion and exert a good influence over the young. I was audi pleased to find that a number of their young people, give Nded attention to spiritual things. The four I baptized are young pom 20 and upwards. • 44 li' !- ^! >f V rl\ •f. I <.' I* it: » ■. They might sustain preaching among themselves a fourth of the time, if they could secure a minister. I think the Board would do well to remember them in the future. Bro. Caleb Spidle had 12 weeks mission in this county under the direction of Revds. S. March & W. E. Hall a part of which time was spent in Bro. March's field of labor and a part at New Ross. June 20, 1872, Bro. Spidle reports that he was first directed to New Cumberland, a branch of the Bridgewater church. We have reason to be thankful that God revived his work in the hearts of his people here, some who had wandered from their Feather's house returned, and I trust seed has been sown that will bring forth fruit to the glory of God* I spent one Sabbath at Crouse Town where there are only two or three Baptists, but had good congregations. I spent one Sabbath at Pleasantville, here they are building a meetinghouse and expect to finish it this summer, also one Sabbath at Lapland. I believe that Baptist principles are spreading in this county. The fields are white already to harvest but the laborers are few. At New Ross I found the church in a low and depressed state, we met for worship twice a week besides the Sabbath services, which were well attended. Preached 23 Sermons. Attended 28 Prayer and Conference meetings, made 61 Familv Visits. Distributed 150 pages of tracts. Travelled 368 miles. Collected ^21.77. 18-2. Aug. Sept. (»ct. 18r.3. ihn. 9, 1*5 r> •rune 1. July 18. tt Aug. 29. Oct. 15. XOT. 14. »* 18. it it u it l> i( 1873 hn. 1. " M. (4 « Feb. 12. March 12. 4$ m'X SOOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN ACCOUNT WlTll J. McCULLY, Tbkasuuer. 1872. Dk. Aug. Amount paid Missionary Ial>or, CSpidall.... $160 00 " " " A. Shields 40 75 8ept. ft. '* " " CSpidall 34 :i3 '* *' " li. N. Beckwith, year's salary, post- age. &c........ 100 00 Oct. 15. " " " J. H. N. JMgelow 24 00 " " " C.I.Graves , 3« 00 " •' " A.J.Stevens 14 54 " '* " " J. J. Armstrong 36 5:i " " '■ " 11. D. Burgess 52 00 " " '• " Isaac K. Skinner 23 t)5 " « " " H.E.Morrow 25 00 " " '^ " Rev. B. I*. Corey 54 50 " " " " Hev. O.Parker 63 82 Sot. 14. '• «• " . Rev. J. B. McQuillin 25 o:t " " " O.W. Thomas...., , 447.^ " •♦ •• J.C.Archibald 47 07 " " " S. Selden, printing reports, &c 65 0(> 1W3. ,l»n, 9, *' " " Rev. Malcom Ross 36 21 " " " '• John Miller 44.35 " " " " " E.B.Corey 45 50 " " " " " A. Chipman 47 10 • " " '• " I>. McLeod 48 70 Feb. «. " " " " M. A.Bigelow 32 00 March 14. " " " " S. Thompson 20 00 '• " " " B.B.Corey 45 20 " " " " H.Morrow 20 00 « " " " 1>. McLeod 8 00 " *• " " D. JIcLeod :j0 00 Cash on hand 342 60 $1408 38 im. CR. ■lune 1. By balance on hand per account rendered .$ .362 90 luly 18. From Central Association, per R. N. Beckwith 37183 '• " proceeds 2 coupons each £3 8tg * 29 20 Vug. 2». " Eastern Association, per R. N. Beckwith 417 iMr " Jeddore Church, additional 4 00 Oct. 15. '• R. N.Deckw th fromC. H. Martell on account of mission to Isaac Harbor 13 01 iVoT, 14. " R. N. Beckwith from Clerk of Eastern Association 28 44 " 18. " S.SeMen.Jno. Covey tl. B. Covey $2.... 3 00 " " " Fall River Church 3 75 '' " " Lunenbu-g Co. Ministerial Quarterly Meeting 2 OO "_^ " " Mrs. Noonan, St. Margarets Bay, 50ct8.; Geo. Chipman, $1.. 160 1873. iJ5 00 '' " " 1 St Margarets Bay Church, !<); 2nd Margarets Bay do., $5.50. 1150 F«b. 12. " S. Selden, Lunenburg Ministerial Confei-ence per Z. Morton. 5 00 ■' " '* 1st Horton Church per Rev. S. W. Deblois 48 00 Marchl2. « S. Selden, J. H. Cook, Milton Queens Co 60 00 * do. F.Webber 2 00 $1408 38 By cash on band per account. .34^ ludited and found correct, J. McCully, Treasurer. John SruiCLB. CONTRIBUTIONS. ii L.J >«»■- It Ll iP K TKACAUIB. (Collected by Rov. M. A. Bigelow.) Alex. BoiKk'ii $0 '.>5 iiiisiiii Hundeii. 25 'Judy Huiideii ■........^.'.^.. 25 Mrs. .Ie8i'))li Itoiideu 25 iJenip.sey IJomltn. 25 Jeiiet Uedduck > 25 Abraliiiin IJeddock 25 Klisha AhIi >..... 25 «..rah Ash 25 KliHlia Williams » ,.. 25 JudyWiliiiims 2S Sarah Williiims 25 A. Willianist 25 Peter Uisiiieii 25 Mrs. I'. Disiiien 25 Christopiier Disrnen ,.«>«..... 25 Uebeccah Di.-iiiieM 26 Miss K. Dliisinen 12 Sarah Fee 2S Mary .Inne lloche 25 Susan Elms 25 Mrs. W. I'esher 25 Mrs. S llubburt 22 A Friend 1 12 Ann Silvey 20 Margaret Ilowden 1 00 8imon ISowden 25 {i^arah Bovvdeu 25 John Bowden 25 Fred. Bowdeu 025 Margaret l^owden.... ., 25 (Jideon Bowden >... 25 Jane Bowden... 25 Marv Kcddock 25 Peter lleddock > 50 Kllen Reddock 1 Susan Reddock 25 llallburton Reddock 25 Joseph l)evo,se 50 Samuel Devose 25 t;aroline Devose 25 Susan Devose 12 Mrs. Isaac Devose 1 Kuth Devose 1 Ellsha Devose 25 Hannah Devose..... 25 l!arriet Devose U tieorge Diif,'!as 25 Joseph Clike 25 Charles Paris 25 Jane Paris 12 Zoar Paris 25 Mrs. Zoar Paris 025 Isaac Paris ,.........: 050 Mart?n('like 25 MaryA.Clike 25 Lydia Clike 25 Fredrick Ash 50 Mathew Dell 25 Margaret De!l 26 John Dell 26 Samuel (iarow 25 David Kim- 60 Johnson Kims 25 Catherine Kims 25 Mary Eims 025 Caroline Kims 25 Frank Dismon 25 Jaue Dismou.... 24 Joseph Dismon w...|0'.K Amelia' Dismon O'.'O William Dismon Oi'i C A. Dismt>n o;% Totnl f-iov) Collection 3i«i ANTiaoNISHK. (Collected by Rev. J. B. McQuillin.) Margaret McDonald .|0 :« Vt'illiam Turner 4:{o Sarah J. Walker oio Anniv Ross. 0(i5 Mnnie Ross 0Q3 .lane Olding 4m William (^utiingham. soO .lames Ros« 500 .lohn Jo.mston 300 Total ....(^m Collections ., 11 37 ST. ANKfl iSli! (Collected by Rev. Malcolm Ro.ss.) Mrs.,McLt>od $050 Mr. .lames Morrison 100 Mr. John Campbell 0% BADDKCK. Mr. Joseph Hcartz , 200 North Sydney Church collection 6 60 " 2nd collection. SOO Little Glace Bay Church JIOO Mr. Archibald McQuarrie 03) (X)W HAY. Dr. Johnston Mr. R. D. Rice .100] Mr. Samuel Peters 300 j Mrs. Mclnnis liOO | Mr. McPherson IMj Mr. John Martell iO Mr. David Spencer 19) I Miss P. McDonald OM Mrs. Power 0« Mr. McPhail o:( [ Mr. Thos. Peach Mr. Williams. Oi\ Collection I ^ | MIRA & IIOMEVILLK OHUKOIt. Mr. Philip Spencer Deacon Martell Mr.'Wm. Holm«8... I)eacon Arnold Holmes Mr. Stetson Holmes Mr. Joseph Holmes Mrs. Wm. Murrett Mr. Wm. Spencer Miss Sp<.*nocr. 1«) 209 1» 10 m m SYDNEY. „ Mrs. Dobsott. 'J Mr. Dobson.... • Father Richardson ' Deacon J. Peters. 47 CAPE BRETON. (Collected by Rev. A. Chlpman ) VUTOUIA MINKS &80irT» U.J |026 0;'0 i5 »... 026 •••' |»11> ■••» yu() B. McQuillin.) • ■•>...|o,'« •••■ 4:i0 010 005 005 400 ••• 500 600 300 ■• » |?1N6 •v 113? $332! ilcolm Ross.) 1050 lOi) 096 II J. Crflndall, Eso. Jolin IVtiT.H.... ...' Mattlitw Stubbert'.V (', liniwii AlcxBiKlcr Ross.. Mr.i. A. koHs ■" Mrs, W. Koss ',][ )(rs. ('. i^Iiisgrave. ! * * K I'Miie ■■' Others K. I'efer.M •Mrs. H. RosH. Mrs -'- & SOUTH HAH. Mrs. DavlHon ^J'M. .John MarteJI. ;«> 050 ova 100 „. HMjioharclson , ii 00 iViillaafUiciiardson. ^W iirR. Hidiardson.'. "^-I o /w J mrt -J '' uc^UM lOoUvrn/iae^;.': '•'»'••'' 50 I). Cnrrie... 8 7ojR. AIcDoimld.' Artli Minnie It. RichTirdsoiV. Mra. C. JJowii Mr & Mrs. RrowiV.'.".*." 1*. KiKldcrliiKii. Mrs. W. Meech.."," .'.I«8lie ?• Mn.'']fnive..,. •'■''^slter. Ksq... ; J.V. KO..S.... fiSiitliprland... t'ollpctions BIO GLACK HAY. GRAND MIR* " """tii.«fouf. . . v. 4 OolU'.'."T« Marten. . . . ^ 2,5 Alexander ifcphad. . lobl „ "l-^KRVE M1,VK.S lOoCoUecfion... ^ loo M'--'- I'eiiwardeii.' 0.'i0M'-«i>. McLeod. 50 jywllace McLeod. 2 00 M^'nma McLeod. 1 00 loo loo 13 •tolColIection. ■Philit •• 45 ■ • 30 •• 026 •• 75 •. 040 • • 200 • 0«0 • 60 • 058 «-30 40 83 1.-52 2l>7 Oi« 006 10 MIRA. f llniitiiiffron 2 40 Jf'f- ft'l ward Dickson... '' Hiintiiiffton., 1 10 ;?? ''i*^w«'"d I'eters ;■ HumiMgfon 6or'"'>'J-i>ickson.:.. $4 81) fi26 2.'h' 200 O.'JO 10 24 action collection. 200 m 800 2400 050 4M| .'100 i 300 ■ Aie.Yanrio Libbie l/imtington.".*.V.'. <> 50 J'r J Hunt nt'toM. 60, {r^ ''.Ifuntintfton.. 1 00 fCoIlPPto^ k n *'l ^^ ;\'^ ^;, Huntington... 1 Wwr t S ?- ^ "'■°- ^'-arles 1. G "f^ •• lluntingto ,. 1 00 Jfr •^- "• KennP,iu H. Huntington... t^u«it Huntington iX::.H:^.^^b^ Kennedy. (jrravea.) loo Mrs Mrs. It. AIcLeod. .... 1 OOlin"- A. McLeod '. (Collected by Bro Danl»i nr t *«<' W Jl^'f ({• McKennin. . . , ta,u..„ ,r J *' McLeod.) »;• «J Mary McKennin. (Hiirinn »r.i.' . ii(. Ungliins. 2W I0«| 050 1 ON o:i u\ oa 3:) ^"'inCanmbelf />onal.l.Mci.i,ee.". [."ilwion.s ■■•■ ,^7«l'.MrLt.«n. •" J)lm.^fe^^u^.. J/'^'JIeKay 'roma' fueiiaptisVat'Ar/dmi:;:; ! CHUKCII. (DO 20)1 10 lol m mi o« cow BAV • 1 00 '^"fc'us McLeod ■ 1 00 f>'t'x»'i qd] Simon Haley ] no James Henuersou 21x1 Henry Myers 1 qq Benjamin Myers... oii) David McPherson joo Whitman Gimn 300 Klijah Hynes q^.' Luke Har|)el \i^ Andrew HIackly ig Allan McMillan ion Alfred McMillan OV) I. (iifflin io()| Wm. Pride 100 Joseph D. (iiffln i;i George HIakely 150 John McMillan 3(0 Ruben H. McMillan.... 200 Isa. P. Oiffln i«| Archy Mcl>onald 1 «i | Simon (liflin 20 Spencer H. Giffln 2W| EAHT.«iII)K ISAACS HARBOR. E.J.Oiffln 400 1 S. R. Giffln 200I James McLellan ;d Harriet J. (Jiffln 10 Smith C. (iiffln lal EuniceGiffln oa| Bessie B. Giffln oul Theresa Pushee 02( Raehael Giffln 03 1 Frances Silver lool Eliza Silver ONl Theodore H. Giffln 0251 Simon Giffln 025I Catharine Doliver 0}(| Isabella Davison OJlI Robert Giffln iw Joseph Pushee icol Zeblee Giffln hi] George Giffln, Jr 1) George Giffln. Snr 3(i)| Howard E. Richardson 1(«| John McNeil lo Sarah McNeil , 050| Thomas Do.iver Sophia Gunn Oliver Giffln 0«| Stephen Sweet iM Charlotte N. Prood William Harkles 0»l William Johnson 0«( Ann Paris 0!l| Fanney Clyte Ofll Margaret Aarigan Oil| John Keah Oil Collection at Melrose 13l| Collection at Seal Harbor <*| Collection at St. Mary's ISl Collection at Country Harbor 1« NEW ANNAM. (Collected by Bro. Isaac R. Skinner.) Mr. William Cutten 1»| Mrs. William Cutten 1*1 Mrs. John Murphy ^H Mr. George Shearer '*| Mrs. George Shearer "*| Mr. Luther Fields *H Mr. William McCumbie 'Jl Mr. Jacob Wortman '*| Mrs. GeorOe Cock 'J Mrj. Peter Hynds '* |2M loo O'Jl 1 mi iiW loo O50 1 00 SijO 0?.' ■ lie la ■ 1(V} OM 100 100 K! 150 ' 300 200 100 loo 200 200 iHAKBOU. 4(» 200 200 100 I2i 03 ou 02) • «••••••••«■* 0;^ loo OiO 025 oa o« n-A 160 100 02S 100 3f<) Hd IM 050 100 OS 0« 2I» 0« 0» 0« Oil OM oa OJ iX in IS •bor 1" IN. ic R. Skinner.) I l»i l«i m 1* 49 Mr. George NoIhoii " ' •'•••»•••• Mr. Robert Kent! "l" Mr, Daniel Gray. Miss Abbe Grav Mr. John Cox..:. * Mr. lirael Welch.. *.;•;; Mr. Davhl Wilson.... Mr. Robert Wilaon dO 2 00 050 100 2 00 ^Jobn R. PuVd • •;; J^. Carter ^ Collection at GrsVnViilV " »" Mount Pleasant.;.. 1 47 1000 ?0o 125 50 Mr.Daniel Fields... Mr.Robert hiirefna Collections...... .;;;;;;;;;•"••' uo ' 1 ^''^ ^^ Mr.W.Miffi 4 00 1 00 X^^IMr. A Williams ■ ft oer^*^" *• Wj||iam«i P^lMr. B Mr. Joseph Harrington' Mr. Jo.et)h Spinnpv ' " * * Mrs. Wi/liamXbJri; Mrs. Jane Cenldi Mr. Simon Malleri; ^ OOlMrrii^wm- ..»:::"** •^ 4^ Miss E. William.. Mr.c. 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Misters 50 Benjamin Lantz 50 Mary Lantz 25' Patten Lantz 25 William Lantz 025 David Lantz 25 Hannah Lantz 25 Uary Lautz...... ,. 25 50 Joseph Lantz Sarah Lantz Ma'garct Lantz Susannah Lantz... .( Lauretta Lantz Peter Lantz Eunice A. Durland.. Emeline Brown Newton Brown Sop^iia Brown Judson Broome Sophia Corkum Emma Corkam..... Amelia Corkum Wm. Corkum....... Eunice Corkum..... Ansley Corkum George Misters...... James Lantz Henry Brown Collection... <<• .901; . 0» . 01) . 025 .OK . OJO Oii . 0'2} . 01; . O^i . OK . OiOJ . 01 . 01 OKI Oi! > 03; ,02) U2j O.St| m\ , IV. T J Secretary, I Society fr( ,. V. Th, jingoftwe: I shall residi I Board, or 1 officers ab( Isliall be til I despatch Iniisgionarie I'unds for tJi For any spe( Icordance w |rf funds, an 70 furnisii a VI. Eve pe directioi Kh field as povided tha ^.7"- The f-'fe Directoi .yW. Tl, P^ place as Pat meeting, fnd such ot'l ppedient. J[X No alt poftwoth '•• ••••joi; OooH «• 0^;H OF THJB ;;E||| i^ s. baptist home missionaby society 0}9H "• iiie object nf thi^ o • t^^tnty pounds at one S^„ " ^u^ * ^ ''e iMember An{ ? """ contributing 'hall be a Life I) re"to? Fv ' ""^"'^ "'"tribSns 8ha7„E!""" ^'""tributin? annually to tbis Sodeiy f,'7/«««r\«''«n or ZxilZr^uV'' '^''' '''^' forevery five pounds so Ln/'-V'''' ^^'^'e'^ to be renresS ik ' '-'""fibutes annually to t}^ iuZro?Z%T'^j *"'' ^^^--y BaS nfuJfh""^ ^'^'f^^^^ Secretaries of tht M- P. FruesiaNj, \ Union. LS ■ r FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OP THE NOVA SOOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY UNION. The Executive Board of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Mission- ary Union, beg to present their fir:?t Annual Report. Soon after the close of tlie Home Missionary Convention, held at Berwick, in June, 1872, your Board met in the Vestry of the First Yarmouth Baptist Church, and elected their Officers for the year. The result of the election was as follows : — A. C. RoBBiNS, Chairman. Samuel Brown, Treasurer. G. E. Day, Corresponding Secretary. W. H. Porter, Recording Secretary. J. H. Haley, ) . j.^ ' ^ Auditors. .} P. D. Kinney At a subsequent me^cing of the Board, they adopted for their guidance the following Bye- Laws, based on those of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Society. AiiTiCLE 1. — This Board shall meet for the despatch of business at 2 o'clock, P. M., on the 1st Tuesday of each month; also, at such other times as duly called by the Chairman, Secretaries, or three members of the Board. Article 2. — Each meeting of the Board shall be opened and Iclosed with prayer, and the Minutes of the preceding meeting be I read and approved. AuTicLE 3. — None but Licentiates from regular Baptist Churches, land Ordained Ministers, recognized as such by a regular Baptist Association, shall be employed as Agents or Missionaries for the I Union. Article 4. — The Board will not bind themselves to pay any I Agent, Missionary, or Colporteu* who changes his field of labor or lextends the time of his service beyond appointment without consent |of the Board. Article 5, — The compensation allowed, generally, for married and ordained missionaries shall be $10 per week, for married Licen- jtiates and unmarried ordained missionaries $9 per week, and for Unmarried Licentiates $8 per week. 'nrr 58 U {- ii-^ Article 6. — All per^^ons employed by the Board are empowered and expected to make all reasonable, effort during the time of their service to collect funds for the Board, and transmit the same forth- with to the Treasurer, or report to the Board to be credited towards labor performed. Article 7. — On the expiration of each four weeks service, or oftener if called for by the Board, reports shall be made to the Board by persons employed by the same, of the number of sermons preached, visits made, miles travelled, pages of tracts distributed, bocks sold, baptisms performed, sabbath schools visited, other meet- ings attended, churches, sabbath schools, prayer-meetings, and tem. perance societies organized ; amounts by collection or otherwise, with the names of the donors, and such other information in refer- ence to their labors as may be of general interest. Article 8. — The Recording Secretary of the Board shall furnish for the Christian Messenger, monthly, an account of the meetings of the Board, the names of the members present, the appointments made, the business of the Board, and the work of its agents, with any other information connection therewith, that he or the Corres- j ponding Secretary may think desirable, or that the Board may direct, Article 9. — No money shall be paid, except on an order signed] by the Chairman and Corresponding Secretary. Article 10 — The Chairman and Corresponding Secretary shall | sign no order for money from the Treasury unless for accountj checked by the Auditors. Article 11. — The Board shall not accept and submit accounts I to the Auditors unless presenting full particulars as stated in Article 8. Article 12. — No account shall be audited until ordered bj| the Board. Article 13. — A copy of these Bye-Laws shall be furnished by j the Corresponding Secretary to each person employed by the Board., Article 14. — Schedules shall be furnished by the Board toj each person employed by them to aid him in preparing his reports. Article 15. — No change shall be made in these Bye-Laws j except by a two-third vote of the members present at a regular meeting; notice of the intended change having been presented inj writing at a previous meeting. hi •Alt ■:h-! Being thus equipped for labour, your Board felt anxious to enter! fully and at once upon the work assigned them by the Unionj They, therefore, hastened to correspond with the Western DomesticI Missionary Board, and with the Board of Management of the NovjI Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Society, to learn if they woulij transfer their work and funds to your Board. As replies in tli«j negative reached them from both those Boards, your Boanl lekj somewhat disheartened, and perplexed. Applications for ap 59 re empowered time of their i same forth- jdited towards ks service, or made to the er of sermons ts distributed, d, other meet- nrrs, and tern* or otherwise. ation in refer- rd shall fiirnisli f the meetings e appointments ts agents, with or the Corres- lard may direct. an order signed 1 Secretary shall | s for accounts submit accounts I as stated iii| [til ordered by oe furnished by | Id by the Board. the Board tfl| |ng his reports, jiese Bye-La«8| it at a regular len presented in I Inxious to enter Iby the Union. Istern Domestic Int of the NoT» 1 if they ;vould| [replies in lour Board teH ^s for appoinlj inent to destitute fields had been made to them by worthy brethren from different parts of the Province. And it was with no little re- gret and sorrow that they were now forced to inform these brethren of their inability to appoint them. Your Board had intended to put in the field a General Agent, who, before the winter set in, would commence his operations in tiie extreme East, and then urge his way westward. They liad selected for this important work the Rev. Isaiah Wallace, and [olfered him the appointment. But the failure of the Board to obtain the as.-istance of the other Home Missionary organization com- pelled them to desist for a time from this highly important under- 1 taking. What then could your Board do? They were wi'ling, yea even jiinxious to work, but they had no field for their operations. The [path of duty, however, soon opened before them. On the 6th of August, 1872, in accordance with the vote of the Western Nova IScotia Baptist Association at its last Anniversary, and in harmony Jwith the Constitution of the Union, the Acadian French Mission iBoard transferred their work and funds to your Board, who there- litpon assumed the responsibility and control of the French Mission. In order that your Board might be more fully acquainted with the vants of the French Mission, and the condition of the French Mission Church, and be prepared to work intelligently in that field, Ihey appointed a Committee of enquiry to investigate matters louching the interest of the Mission. That Committee attended to |kir duty promptly, and presented the subjoined interesting report. " The Committee appointed to vis t the French Mission Church t Wagoner Settlement, with a view' to obtain information as to the bpenitions of our Missionary in that vicinity, beg to submit the ollowing Report : — They met an orderly and attentive audience on Tuesday, the 15th ^ctober, 1872, of 40 or 50 persons — 6 or 7 of whom were converted French people. The new Meeting House in which we met is quite omfortable, hut greatly needing better seats. Aftir holding a regular preaching service, the Committee stated [le object of their visit, and elicited the following information : 1. That a great change had taken place in that community under ke labors of the French Missionary, when he entered upon his labors that locality, but two or three of the English were converted, jiw nearly all have been converted and baptized under his instru- pniality. In connection with his labours, some 25 of the English |ople have been reclaimed and baptized, and 15 of the French. 1 2. That Bro. Normanday is held in very high esteem by the embers of the French Mission Church as well as by the community liierally, and the continuance of his services in that region is ally desired by the people. j3. That of the surrounding population consisting of about 89 60 families, two-lhirds are French people, and these are all accessible to our Missionary, welcoming him to their homes, anJ receivin" *'rom him religious instruction. 4. That preaching stations have heen partly established between Doucet Settlement and Moclar Settlement four miles from the Mission Chapel, where about 25 French families and 25 Irish Catholic families reside, and at Burton Settlement, six miles from the Mission Chapel where about 15 English and French families reside. There is also a Settlement of 11 French families residing in St. Mary's Bay, contiguous to Wagoner Settlement where preaching services have been held for several years, and where several members of the French Mission church reside. 5. That 8 of the children of the French Converts, and about 17 of the children of other French families, in all 25, could be gathered into a School at Wagoner Settlement, besides several children of English families. The practicability as well as the I vast importance of establishing an efficient School in that coramunitj j must consequently be apparent. 6. That in view of the need of preaching at Wagoner Settlement I and the surrounding Settlements, and especially the great need of Colporteur work, it would seem desirable that our Missionary spend at least one-fourth of his time in that part of the French Mission field. I Respectfully submitted, J. H. Saunders, Isaiah Wallace. In view of the favourable report of the Committee concerning that portion of the French Mission Held known as the Wagoner vSettlement and the Burton Settlement, and the pressing want of buildings that should serve, in one case, the double purpose of school house and phice of worship, and in the other as a sihooi house only, your Board contributed $100 towards the erection of such buildings, — $75 for the Wagoner Settlement, and $25 for the Burton Settlement. They are happy to state that one house has been so nearly completed that religious service has been held in it, and the other is so far advanced as to be nearly ready for m. Your Board believe that the money expended there will be a good investment.* Feeling themselves shut up almost entirely to their own Countj as a field of Missionary effort, in the early part of the winter tte Board requested the Rev. Isa. Wallace to devote a few weeks ot ministerial labor to Argyle and vicinity. The^e places were tte almost entirely destitute of religious services. Bro. Wallace entere (copy.) To THE Honorable the House of Assembly of Nova Scorn IN Pauliament assembled. The petition of Abel C. Robbing, Samuel Brown, William R Doty, John H. Haley, Pearl D. Kinney, Georpe E. Day, Willjflm i H. Porter, Isaiah Wallace, James A. Stubbert, Joseph H. Saunders, John Rowe, and Paoli R. Foster. Respectfully shewcth, That whereas certain religious societiefj connected with the community of christians, known as the Baptists of Nova Scotia, now exist, and w^re Incorporated by the Legislature! of Nova Scotia. And whereas there has been a generally expressed desire by the Baptists of Nova Scotia, that these societies should be consolidated. And whereas the Western Baptist Ass-ocintion oil Nova Scotia did at its last annual meeting, order the Home Mission- ary Board which it annually appoints, to transfer their work and I funds to the Nova Scotia Baptiat Home Missionary Union, as eooD| as convenient : Your petitioners humbly pray that an Act may be passed Incor- porating the said Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union, f empowering the other societies when they choose to transfer th work, funds and property to the said Nova Scotia baptist Horaej Missionary Union after the manner set forth in the accooinanyingj draft. And as in duty bound your petitioners will ever pray. (Signed.) TarmoiUh, N. S., Feb. 2Ath, 1873. Able C. Robbins, Samuel Brown, John H. Haley, Pearl D. Kinnei, James A. Stubbert, Georgb E. Day, Joseph H. Saundebs, Paoli R. Fosteb, William H. Porter, Isaiah Wallace, John Rowe." (draft.) An Act to Incorporate the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missiooai Union. (preamble ) 1. Incorporation powers. 2. Chap. 47, Acts 1868, Chap. 59 and 68, Acts 1865, conditio ally repealed and property of Corporations established then' vested in Union. 3. Present Bye-Laws valid. Preamble, — Whereas certain religious Societies now exist, are established in connection with the religious community knon as the Baptists of Nova Scotia, and which said Societies arei 6d pcctlvely incorporated under and by virtue of 31 Vic. chap. 47, 1863 -28 vie. cap. 59, 1865, and 28 vie. cap. 68, 1865 of the Statutes of Nova Scotia ; and by the names respectively of the Board of Managers of the French Mission of the Western Baptist Association of Nova Scotia, the Domestic Mis.^ijuary Board of the "Western Baptist Association of Nova Scotia ; and the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Society : And whereas, there has been a general expression by the respec- tive Baptist Churches and Associations of this Province of the desirableness and expediency of an Union of the said Societies, and that the same would tend to the further and better promotion of the objects of the said Societies, and the more rapid advancement of the Reedeemer's kingdom in this Province. And whereas, the Western Baptist Association of Nova Scotia at its last Annual Meeting, did by unanimous vote express its assent and willingness to and for the said Board of Managers of the French Mission of the Western Baptist Association of Nova Scotia and the said Domestic Missionary Board of the Western Baptist Association of Nova Scotia to transfer their work and funds to such Union when formed. And whereas, at a Convention duly called and composed of dele- ites from the said respective churches of Nova Scotia, and held at Berwick on the 21st and 22nd days of June, 1872, a basis of j Union was agreed upon, and a Society formed under and by the name of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union, and having for its object the promotion of the spread of the gospel I throughout the Province of Nova Scotia, the fostering of feeble churches, the planting of new ones, and the disseminatiDn of denom- inational literature, and which said Society is now composed of the Pastors of Baptist Churches of the Province, and Delegates appointed [by the churches, each church in good standing with its respective [Association, sending not more than three delegates, and governed by jrules and regulations made at such Convention, and its business and latfairs managed by an Executive Board, and it is desirable that the ^aid Society shall be and become incorporated. Be it therefore enacted by the Governor, Council, and Assembly >3 follows : — 1. George E. Day, Willian H. Porter, Isaiah Wallace, James Stubbert, John Rowe, Joseph H. Saunders, Warren L. Parker, ^■3011 R. Foster, Abel C. Robbins, Samuel Brown, William R. Doty, John H. Haley, Pi^arl D. Kinney, and such other persons as now pr may hereafter become members of such Union according to the pies and regulations thereof, shall be and hereby are appointed a ly politic and corporate in deed and in name, under and by the jiame of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union, and by iiat name shall have successors and a common seal, and by that ame shall sue and be sued, implead and be impleaded at law and ' equity, and in all courts and places, and be capable in law ta ept legacies and donatieos, to have, hold< purchase, get, receive w I r^^^i !' the corporation hereby established, and thereupon i,» such Board or Boards, Society or Societies, r ' * i" cease and determine, and the Act or Act .ncc 'tin? them or either of them shall be and is, ai o licj. rep alainl all the real, personal or other estate which c said 1 oard or Boards Society or Societies, or either of them is, or are, >v at any fulurf time may be interested in or entitled to, shall be Nested in the Cor- poration hereby established, and every conveyance, grant, bequfs'- devise or gift of any lands, goods, chattels, or real, personal ot mixed estate whatsoever that may have been made of, to, or untft any, either, or all of said Board or Boards, Society or Societies, ofj may hereafter be made unto them or either of them, shall be deetned to be made to and vested in the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missi'"'' «ry man gran prop ""-"g ^^orai/, ^,v,_ Yarmouth, March 3lst, 1873 j "C, the undersiVno,? m a view ^n coTespond with us who nf ! ^f ^ «"°"aJ n^eet- I ^'' d- Our R n " '°''"''^ «"'• BiJI. '"'• ^^^^ ^«ct is "' -"to. T ' r ^^" ^''^ P«»'ceive by careful rlJ k. •'^ ^oes not interfprp ,.„"•>' ^^^^^^ul examination i«. ^ "ghts and Drivilpr,«l r ' ^^ **"/ particular uifK 66 Third. The BiU is in perfect harmony with the Constitution of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union ; and two of th three petitioners against our Bill were members of a Committee that fran *^d that Constitution. They are really petitioning against their own "ork. We, therefore, respectfully ask your assistance toward passing our Bill the prcsenl session, and without any modification, as delay in this matter rvould seriously interfere with our prospective opera- tions in Hoiie Mission work. We are, dear sir, Your obedient servants, (Signed) A. C. Robuins. Samuel Buown, Pearl D. Kinney, John II. Haley, George E. Day, John Rowe, W. H. Porter, J. H. Saunders, IsA. Wallace, Members of the Executive Board of the Union. Your Board, anxious to do all in their power to advance the Redeemer's Kingdom, appointed a Committee to visit the Churches in ArjT'yle and Pubnico, to hold missionary meetings with them, and, if possible, to assist them in the settlement of a pastor. Tlie Committee avtended to their duty, and reported very favourably. They were impressed with the fine appearance of the places visited, the improvements that have been made of late, and the great ne- cessity of having them supplied with ministerial labor. Tliey believe that with even a small amount of Missionary and Colpor- teur work given to these sections strong Baptist interests would be seen where now the cause is comparatively feeble. Your Board, believing that a system of Colportage is of absoluie importance in prosecuting successfully the Home Missionary work. endeavored to make a beginning in this department of labor. Fori this important work they sought the services of Bro. A. H. Laver«,j a young man of zeal and energy, of tact and talent. Quite receHiljj he lelt the Methodist Society, and united with us. He expects loj devote his lite to the work of the christian ministry. In view ofT his many good qualities your Board thought it advisable to giwj him an appointment as Colporteur for six months. He will bereaJfJ to commence his labors under the direction of the Board on the U\ of August next. In connection with this matter your Board corresponded ffiAj Howard Ga'inet, Esq., of the Bible and Publication Society. Hijj reply was indeed cheering. He offered to select personally all booo and papers ordered, to make a discount of 25 per cent, on catalogi prices of all books purchased, to wait for remittances a couvenic-' •standing v ' <'elegates. You wil \\nm thrt I I'nion in \\ Matters |at its Annu pu to send pnict them ^rganizatior Societies, oi '^'''se as may Ya [Constitution of id two of th a Committeii ioning against 3ward passin" tion, as delay lective opera- \s. WN, INNEY, :,EY, Day, ER, ERS, ;e, the Union. advance tlie the Churches itli them, and, pastor. TIic y favourably. places visited, the great be- labor. Tliey and Colpor- ists would be is of absolute iionary work,! f labor. Fori A. H, LaverJ I^uite receuiijj le expects lof lu view off sable to give! vvillbereatijj ,rd on the IsiJ sponded wiilil Society. Hi)| lally all booii , on catalogiK a couvenic-' «7 file early part of thp wJnV P°^^"'^^ information about tho tt • P'\^^ '^''^ '""""^'"S '»«^»P7 of tta circular. To T„. , B,„,^^ ^^^^^ ^^ moved Brethren,— -'^Cu^:'t%:'ZttT" '°m'> '•»«' "■« there is to b. '"-posed of the Pastors of S' BuSSr'n"" "u""" "'« Union be y::"' - -P--0 Association sendint't SS'ha." £ Watters of ffrpif fm^.^ * taries. Tf ea m t?i^ it. I- la conclusion, your Board beg to report that they hare had but two Missionaries employed. Rev. Mr. Normandy, the French Missionary, has labored for the Board 45 weeks, and Rev. I. Wallace 4 weeks. The result of this labor has been of the most cheering character. Summary of labor performed : — Visits made, 309 ; sermons preached, 137 ; other meetings attended, 30 ; miles travelled, 2213; tracts distributed, 3415; Bibles given, 19; testaments given, 14; Subscribers to " C. Messenger," 3 ; Baptisms, 42. Several con- versions have taken place in addition to the baptisms reported. Amounts collected by Missionaries, $62,50. Receipts from all sources, $658.44. In view of what has been done during the past year, yo' r Board desire to be abundantly thankful to God. With but little more than one County for a field of operation, and with but 49 weeks of labor expended thereon, 42 have been bap- tized, an additional number has been converted, and there are many inquirers after the truth. The French Mission, too, never presented a more favourable appearance, or had before it brighter prospects. Many are gradu- ally breaking away trom the bonds of Popery. Others are begin- ning to realize their bondage, and to desire the Kberty of the Gospel, The French Missionary never at any time during his lengthened service had a wider influence among the French people than he has to-day, or a more favorable opportunity for doing them good. But in the midst of their thankfulness yv^ur Board feel humble. The fact that they would have done much more for God had the way been open before thena, causes them no small amount of sorrow, They trust, however, that what has been done this year is but the first fruits of an abundant harvest which their successors shall gather in, when existing obstacles shall be removed, and when the churche* j North, South, East, and West shall vie with each other in seekin,'! to extend throughout the whole Province the Kingdom of the Lord, j Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Executive Board, G. E. Day, Cor. Secretary K S. ] 1872. Dec. 19 1873. Jan. 25 I'eb. 7. March May June ti i « X II II (I II II II M II II Feb. II II II II II II II K F"ne 16. II