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MINUTES 
 
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 rSPORT BAPTIST C3HUR0H, SATURDAY, MONDAY dl TOTESDAY, 
 JUNB 24tJi, 26th« and STth. 1873. 
 
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 Halifax, N, S. 
 
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 HANT8PORT CHURCH, 
 
 Satiirday Momingr, June 24th, 1876. 
 
 The Nova Scotf. Central Baptist Association convened this 
 Ijay with the Hantsport Baptist Church, at 10 o'clock, A. M. 
 
 The Moderator of last y^ar. Rev. S. "W. DeBloia, called tlie 
 lAssociation to order. After singing, prayer was offered by Rev. 
 
 iJaroes Stevens. 
 The following is the 
 
 I.IST OF DELEGATES. 
 
 iy '.sfjtil Upper. — Rev. J. L. Read, Doa. Oliver Cogswell, Brethren Whii- 
 4n Morton, Lambert Neily, and Colin W. West. 
 
 Brookline. — Rev. J. C. Bleakney and Deacon Harris Read. 
 
 Canbrid(ie. — Deacon W. H. Forsyth, Brethren James Craig, C. W. H. 
 TebBter and H. N. Witt. 
 
 Cteto-.— Rev. I. J. Skinner, and Deacon David Hume. 
 
 Cmwallis 1st. — (Canard) — Rev. S. B. Kempton, Deacons J. Ells, and H. 
 K.Eaton, Brethren R. E. Hand, C. F. Eaton and J. E. Lockwood. 
 
 CmwaHis 2nd. — (Berwick) — Rev. Isa. Wallace, Deacons Maynard Whee- 
 ick, and T. H. Parker. 
 
 Cmwallts Srd. — (Billtown)— Deacon John Lantz, Brethren James Bligh, 
 .S. Sweet, and John S. Dunham. 
 
 Cmmllis. 5th. — (Pereaux) — Rev. William Sjcncer, Brethren Abram Ells 
 1 Daniel Sandford. 
 
 [Cmwallis, 6<A. — (Carntng) — Rev. S. J. Neiley, Brethren Edwin Rand, and 
 til C. Diraock. 
 
 \!krimouth.—Rev. A. S. Hunt. 
 
 \Ellershouse.—M. W. Brown, (Lie), Deacons Samuel Miller and Martin 
 bills, Bro. T. G. Dunlap. 
 
 \Falmouth. — Deacons Bacon and Andrew Shaw. Brethren Charles Young, 
 liiliani Taylor and Burpee Shaw. 
 
 I /Myiix ls^—( Granville Street) — Rev. E. M. Saunders, I .iCons L. S. 
 Wnt, and S. Selden, Brethren B. H, Eaton and A. L. Wood. 
 
 [//a/(/ax2n</.— (North) — Rev. J. W. Manning, Deacons J. McCuHy and D. 
 Vrapson, Bretliren J. C. Dumaresq and A. W. Clarke. 
 
 ilialifax 3rc/.— (Gerrish Street)— Rev. J. F. Avery, and Dea. Benj. Hubley. 
 \HamnmtU Plmns 1st. — B. P. Shaffner, (Lie), Deacon John Thomas, and 
 «ther Charles Thompson. 
 
 Hanttpmt.—B,ev. J. C. Bleakney, Deacons William Davison, Edward 
 [I'ison and David Pulsifer, Brethren Dr. Margeson and W. A. Porter. 
 Norton 1st.— (Wolfville)— Revds. S. W. DeBlois, J. M. Cramp, D. D., and 
 Chase, Deacons J. W. Barss, Martin Cleveland, and William Faulkner. 
 Bwion 2'i(/.— (Gasperaux) — H. W. Parry, (Lie), Rev. James Stevens, Bro. 
 iP.Coldwell. 
 
 Norton 3rrf. — (New Minas) — Rev. A. J. Stevens, and Bro. John Burbidge. 
 ^«iior€,— Rev. James Meadows. 
 
 ffflip/.— Rev. G. A. Weath?r8, Deacons James Greenough and Joseph D. 
 m, Brethrea Walter Wilson, Samuel Caldwell and Frederick Grant. 
 
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 Kentvilie. — Her. A. J. Stevens, De«. T. H. Bordon, Brethren Winkwonh 
 Chipman, C. A. Harrington, George Denniaon, and lienrjr Lovett. 
 /xi//ai;e,— Deacon John Lantz. 
 
 Lunenburg. — Deacon Gideon Langilte, and Brother H. E. S. Maider. 
 New Germany. — Deacon Daviu Lantz. 
 
 Newport. — Rev. A. E. Ingram, Deacons Shubael B. Dimock, Noah 
 Dimock, Brethren Eben Swcet. Daniel Dimock and Enoch Sweet 
 New Ross. — Brother George W. Lantz. 
 Sackville.—B. P. Shafner, (Lie.) 
 
 St. Margaret's Bay 2«d.— Dea. C. A. Whitman, and Bro. Ephraim Hubley, 
 FTatemV/e.— Brotlier C W. Bishop, 
 
 Windsor.— UeY. E. W. Kelly, Dea. P. Redden, Brethren John K. MartiB, 
 and J. 0. Redden. 
 Delegate from Western Association. — Rev. W. H. Warren. 
 
 The following brethren were invited to sit with the Association; 
 —Rev. J. A. McLean, Rev. W. E. Hall, B. W. Lockhart,, (Lie.) 
 Brethren J. M. Foot, W. H. Seaman, David Calkin, Dea. Culkia, 
 Bro. Dykeman, (Lie), Bro. John King, Bro. Edward McCabe, Kev, 
 W. B. Boggs, Bro. J. F. L. Parsons, Prof. D. F. Higgins, Brother 
 David Spidle, Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D. D., Joshua T. Eaton, (Lic.)J 
 Edw. Curry, Ebenezer Rand, Wm. Robinson, William Eaton, Kev. 
 Obed. Parker, Dea. William Knowles, Rev. E. A. Crawley, D.I)., 
 Bro. Henry Shafner, and Rev. C. B. Hanson, of Peabody, Mass, 
 
 The ballot being taken, the Rev. S. B. Kempton was electod 
 Modertitor and entered upon the duties of his office ; B. H. Eatwij 
 and Rev. A. J. Stevens were chosen Secretaries j W. A. Porkr, 
 Treasurer ; Henry Lovett, A-Ssistant Treasurer ; Edward Davidson, 
 Auditor. 
 
 The following Committees were appointed : — 
 
 To Examine Letters. — Deacon S. Selden, Rev. James Stevens 
 Kev. Wm. Spencer. 
 
 To Read Letters. — Rev. Prof. Welton, Rev. J. W. Manning 
 Rev. J. F. Avery. 
 
 On Arrangements. — Revds. J. C. Bleakney, E. W. Keily, S. 
 DeBlois, A. E. Ingram, Brethren H. N. Parry, W. A Porter, andCJj 
 Margeson, M. D., and Rev. E. M. Saunders. 
 
 On Questions in Letters. — Rev. Dr. Cramp, H. Lovett, Dea. Joshi 
 Ells, Andrew Shaw, Rev. W. E. Hall, W. H. teaman. 
 
 Letters from the churches were read. 
 
 The Committee on ^arrangements report in part as follows :— 
 
 SERVICES ON lord's DAY. 
 
 Hantsport — 11 a. m., Rev. S. W. DeBlois ; 3 p. m., S. B. Kempt* 
 6.30 p. m., Rev. E. M. Saunders. Sabbath School— 9.Z0 a. m. 
 Brooklyn — 2.30 p. m.. Rev. J. M. Cramp, D. D. 
 Mount Denison — 2.30 p.m.. Rev. J. F. Avery. 
 Avonport — 11 a. m., and 7 p. m. Rev. J. Meadows. 
 Wolfville—ll a. m., Rev. Prof. Welton ; 7 p.m., Rev. J. W. Ma: 
 Falmouth f Upper — 11 a. m., Rev. J. A. McLean. 
 
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Falmouth, Lower — il a. m., Rev. J. Pairy; 7 p. m., Rev. J. A. 
 
 McLean. 
 Halifax 1st, Granville St.— Hex. E. W. Kelly. 
 Halifax^ 2nd, North — Rev. A. J. Stevens.* 
 Halifax^ Zrd, 'Gerrish Hall— Rev. A. E. Ingram. 
 Gaspcreaux — Rev. William Spencer. 
 Newfiort — M. W. Browm. (Lie.) 
 Ellershouse — Rev. William Weathers. 
 Kentville — Rev. James Stevens. 
 
 Committee on Circular Letter. — Revds. L J. Skinner, J. Stevens, 
 |S.W. DeBlois. 
 
 Prayer-meeting each morning id 6.30. Morning Sitting 10 till 
 12.30. Afternoon Sitting 2 till 5.30. Evening Sitting at 6.30. 
 
 All Committees to meet in the Vestry at 9 a. m. That the 
 lAa^ociation Sermon be -reached at 10 a. m., on Monday, and the 
 ICircular Letter be rea. imediately after. 
 
 Report adopted. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. W. B. Boggs. 
 
 as follows :— 
 
 SATURDAY- Afternoon SsBBion. 
 
 Meeting opened at 2.30 o'clock. Prayer by Rev. W. Spencer. 
 ^linutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 Upon request of the Moderator it was 
 
 Resolved, That the Standing Committees be appointed by the 
 amittee on arrangements. 
 
 Additional letters from the Churches were read and in view of 
 
 p large increase of membership and general prosperity of the 
 
 krchcs as shewn by the letters, tlie Association joined with Rev. 
 
 jr. Cramp in prayer and thanksgiving to God for His abundant 
 
 ercies during the year. 
 
 I The Treasurer's account of the Board of Infirm Ministers was 
 Ibmittod and adopted and ordered to bo published with the 
 [inutes. (See Appendix A.) 
 
 [Resnlved, That the present Board of Lnfii-m Ministers be re-appointed 
 
 Tth the substitution of C. F. Eaton for Rev. E. O. Read, the members 
 
 ereof being therefore for the ensuing year, Rev. S. W. DeBlois, 
 
 of. D. F. Higgins, Rev. S. B. Kempton, Bro. C. F. Eaton, Dea. J. W. 
 
 ?s, and Bro. James S. Morse. 
 
 The Committee on the Circular Letter reported recommending 
 
 ^t it be read. Report adopted. 
 
 Solved, That Bro. Selden be requested to print 1250 copies of the 
 
 liutes, reserving 50 copies to be furnished by him to the next 
 
 eting of the Association. 
 
 hohed, That B. H. Eaton and Rev. E. M. Saunders be a Committee 
 
 prepare a list of the Ministers of the Association for publication 
 
 |he Minutes. 
 
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 Resolved, That Rev. vS. W. DeBlois, Dea. J. W. Barss, Brethren C. F.l 
 Eaton, H. I/Jvett, and B. H. Eaton be a Coirmittee to revise thdj 
 blank form of I^etier to the Association. 
 
 Resolved, That Brethren B. H. Eaton, J. Parsons, and S. Selden be| 
 a Committee to superintend the publication of the Minutes. 
 
 Resolved, That Brethren C. F. Eaton, W. A. Porter, 8. Selden, C.J.| 
 Margeson, and H. Lovett be our delegates to the Convention. 
 
 Resolved, That Rev. J. Meadows, Brethien S. Selden, and D. Ii,| 
 Eaton be our (ielegates to the Eastern Association. 
 
 Resolved, That Revds. S. B. Kempton, I. J. Skinner, and E. Jl| 
 Sautiders bo our delegates to the Western Association next year. 
 
 Resolved, That Bro. 8. Selden, and Rev. J. C. Bleakney be 
 delegates tc the P. E. Island Association. 
 
 The Conunittee on arrangements submitted a further reporj 
 which was adojited, as follows : 
 
 COMMITTEBS. 
 Dknomixational Literature. — J. W. Barss, Rev. Dr. Cramp, LSj 
 Payzant, and James Bligh. 
 
 Benevolent Funds. — Rev. Prof. Welton, A. E. Ingram, W. 
 Warren, Deas. M. Cleveland, W. L. Everett, John S. Dunliam, 
 Rev. J. Meadows. 
 
 Education. — Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D. D., Prcf. D. F. Higgins, Re' 
 E. M. Saunders, J. Chase, 8. W. DeBlois, and J. W. Manning. 
 
 Missions, — Revds. Dr. Cramp, W. B. Boggs, E. W. Kelly, Bro. H 
 Parry, (Lie), Bro. E. P. Coldwell. 
 
 Obituaries. — Revds. I. J. Skinner, E. 0. Read, and C. I. Margesoij 
 
 Sabbath Schools. — Dea. E. Rand, Rev. George Weathers, Deas.J 
 Ells, William Faulkner, H. K. Eaton, and Bro. W. A. Porter. 
 
 Sabbath Observance. — Rev. I. Wallace, Dea. M. Wheelock, Bret 
 John Burbidge, H. E. 8. Maider, Rev. W. Spencer. 
 
 Temperance. — Brethren J. Parsons, H. Lovett, W. C. Bill, Edw 
 Davison, T. H. Parker, Edward Parker, Rev. D. W. C. Dimock, 
 John Lantz, Rev. James Stevens. 
 
 Mention being made by the Moderator of the severe illness ( 
 Rev. James Parker, the Association joined with liev. E. 
 Saunders in earnest prayer on behalf our Brother, and also 
 behalf of Rev. R. R. Philp, who has been deprived of his siglj 
 and on behalf of Rev. Dr. Tupper, and other aged fathei-sinl 
 ministry. Prayer was also offered by Rev. W. B. Boggs, and '. 
 W. E. Hall, on behalf of Rev. A. R. R. Crawley whose health! 
 failed, and Rev. G. W. Churchill who hfis been compelled 
 illness to leave his field of labor temporarily. 
 
 Resolved, That Revds. E. M. Saunders, Prof. Welton, W. E. \ 
 Prof. Higgins, J. W. Manning, and I. J. Skinner, be a Committal 
 prepare a plan for facilitating the transaction of the business of ( 
 Association. 
 
 The Committee on arrangements further reported recoinraenfli 
 that all the Churches supplied to-morrow hj the Associati« 
 requested to take collections for Home Missions. 
 
 Resolved, That the Home Mission Union be permitted to pull 
 their report with the Minutes of the Association. 
 
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Jtesokedf That Monday afternoon be set apart for hearing the 
 I Education report and for discussion on Education. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Eev. J. Meadows to Monday morning 
 
 lit 10 o'clock. 
 
 MONDAY MORNINQ, June 2etb. 
 
 The Association re-assembling engaged in prayer and praise. 
 
 f^e Association Sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. ^Manning 
 
 Ifrom Ezra viii. 22, ** For I was ashamed to require of the king a 
 
 Iband of soldiers and horsemen, to help us against the enemy in the 
 
 Iway : because we had spoken unto the king saying, The liand of 
 
 our God is upon all them for good that seek Him." 
 
 Business was resumed ; prayer by Rev. A. S. Hunt. 
 
 The Circular Letter was read by the writer Rev. J. M. Cramp, 
 
 D. Subject:—" The Realities of Religion." 
 
 Resolved, That it be adopted and printed in the Minutes, and that 
 ev. J. W. Manning, and Dr. Cramp be requested to furnish copies 
 ' the SerHwn and the Letter for publication in the Messenger. 
 
 Additional letters from the Churches were read — 
 
 Resolved, That the letter from the African Baptist Church of Halifax 
 (referred to the Committee on Qucbtions in letters. 
 
 Resolved, That Joshua T. Eaton be appointed in the place of J. W. 
 ss on Committee to revise blank form of Letters. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. George Weathers. 
 
 rmitted to pu«l 
 
 MONDAY— Afternoon Session. 
 
 Opened with prayer by Rev. J. Chase. 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read and aj^roved. 
 
 The Committee on Obituaries presented their report which was 
 dopted. (See Appendix B.) 
 
 I The Committee on Sabbath Observance presented their report, 
 phich was adopted. (See Appendix C.) 
 
 The Committee on benevolent funds presented their report which 
 ^as adopted. (See Appendix D.) 
 
 The Committee on Education presented their report. (See 
 Ippendix E.) 
 
 I Resolved, That it be considered clause by clause. 
 I The 1st. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th clauses passed without discussion. 
 [The motion to adopt the fifth clause which alludes to the 
 
 oposed University of Halifax was discussed at considerable 
 
 gtli, the following brethren taking part in the discussion ; — Rev. 
 
 Cramp, B. H. Eaton, Rev. S. J. Neiley, Hon. Judge McCuIly, 
 
 ^vds. I. Wallace, E. M. Saunders, Prof. D. F. Higgins, Revds. 
 
 M. Welton, and Dr. Sawyer. The clause passed and the 
 
 ort was adopted as a whole. 
 I The Committee on Arrangements further reported recommending 
 1 follows : — 
 

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 1. That this evening be devoted to Missions and that ReT(I«.i 
 W. H. Warren, W. B. Boggs, Dr. Cramp, E. M. Saundem an 
 others address tlie meeting, and that each speaker be limited 
 fifteen minutes. 
 
 2. That Reports of Committees and general business be attenJeil 
 to to-morrow forenoon. 
 
 3. That Kevds. J. C. Bleakney,. S. W. DeBlois, and A. J. Steven 
 be a Committee to arrange for the place for the next meeting of thj 
 Association. 
 
 4. That Rev. J. C. Bleaknoy preach the Association Sermon nex^ 
 year, and that Rev. A. J. Stevens be his alternate. 
 
 5. That Rev. Dr. Crawley be requested to write the Circuli 
 Letter. 
 
 Report adopted. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. Dr. Crawley. 
 
 MONDAY— Bvening Seaeioa 
 
 Meeting opened with singing, and prayer by Bro. H. X. ParrjrJ 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 
 Rev. Dr. Cramp, Chairman of Committee on Questions inLetteij 
 re ported recommending that the Brookline Church recently orgaiuzet| 
 be received into the Association. Report adopted. 
 
 The Moderator on behalf of the Association presented the righ 
 hand of fellowship to Rev. J. C. Blakeney pastor of the BrooklinJ 
 Church. 
 
 The Committee on Missions reported. (See Appendix F.) 
 
 The Moderator announced the death to-day of Rev. Jas. Parkerl 
 the Association joined in prayer with Rev. E. M. Saunders oj 
 behalf of the bereaved family. 
 
 It was resolved that the Committee on Obituaries be request 
 to add a postscript to their report. 
 
 After singing the 1104 hymn, 
 
 " Hear what the voice from Heaven proclaims 
 , For all the pious dead, 
 
 Sweet is the savor of their names 
 And soft their sleeping bed." 
 
 Rev. "VV. H. Warren addressed the meeting on Home Missioii 
 giving a general account of the operations and present position ( 
 the Home Missionary Union. 
 
 Rev. W. B. Boggs spoke in behalf of Foreign Missions, w, 
 two great reasons for sending the gospel to the heathen, (1.) H 
 the sake of the heathen themselves, so numerous, so degraded, 
 wretched ; (2.) For Christ's sake. Nothing will bring the natio^ 
 to God but the Gospel, and that will do it. He referred 
 discouraging circumstances already attending our mission 
 claimed that they are not greater than other missions have 
 and overcome. 
 
Rev. Dr. Cramp moved the following resolution which waa duly 
 |ncoiuled and adopted : 
 
 R,.sohied, That thia Aasociation has heaitl, with deep sorrow, of 
 
 [the death of their beloved brother, the Rev. James Parker, who, 
 
 Wer long-continued sicknes-j, has at length passed away, "and now 
 
 I reft? fiom his labours," and joyfully dwells with the Saviour and 
 
 [the glorified. The brethren indulge in grateful reminiscenses of 
 
 jieir fellowship with the departed, whose cooperation with them in 
 
 liTRiigelical labours was always cheerfully afibrded ; they record the- 
 
 LipresHion of their warm sympathy with the widow and children 
 
 ilio are now mourning on account of the losa they have sustained,. 
 
 ndhopo that divine grace will support and comfort them, and that 
 
 il<>nominatian will extend to them such practical manifestations. 
 
 ' kindness, as will tend to bind up broken hearts and sustain and 
 
 ensile the desolate. 
 
 Rev. E. M. Saunders, in a short address remarked among other 
 lings that our Mission work is not to be just for a few years, 
 |tat to wmtinue thro^igh all time. 
 
 Hon. Judge McCuUy also si^oko briefly. 
 
 A collection was then taken for Homo .Missions. Beport on 
 lissions adopted. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. A. K Ingram. 
 
 TUESDAY MORNINO, June 27th. 
 
 Meeting opened with prayer by Rev. I. Wallace. 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read, amended, and approved. 
 
 The Committee on Questions in Letters presented a majority ro- 
 
 rt, and also a minority report, the latter diftering from the former 
 
 iy in the clause relating to the admission of the 3rd Halifax 
 
 urch; after full discussion the minority report was adopted. 
 
 Appendix G.) 
 
 The Committee on revision of blank form of letters to the Associ- 
 in presented their report. Adopted. (See Appendix H.) 
 Adjourned with prayer by Bro. J. A. McLean. 
 
 TUESDAY— Afternoon Sessions. 
 [Meeting opened with prayer by Rev. W. H. Warren. 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 [Committee on Denominational Literature presented their report, 
 Jich after discussion was adopted. (See Appendix L) 
 [The Moderator on behalf of the Association presented the right 
 
 nd of fellowship to Rev. J. F. Avery, pastor of the 3rd Baptist 
 
 |iurch, Halifax. 
 
 Committee on Facilitating business presented a report which was 
 
 ^pted. (See Appendix J.) 
 
 Resoteerf, That the cordial thanks of this Association be tendered 
 [the Hantsport Church and congregation, for their hospitality and 
 
 jidness to the delegates during this session. 
 
 ev. J. W. Manning gave the following notice " I give notice- 
 
10 
 
 that Art. 3rd. be amended, to read, — Each church shall have th 
 privilege of sending one delegate beside?' the Pastor and one foi 
 every one hundred members." 
 
 The report of the Committee on Sabbath Schools was read an 
 adopted. (See Appendix K.) 
 
 On motion of Rev. Isa. Wallace — 
 
 Resolved^ In view of the great work accomplished by tl« 
 Board of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union dm 
 t!ie past year, and the vast work now lying before tliat Bo^ 
 in spreading the Gospel among the destitute portions of oii 
 Province, as well as the nurturing of our feeble churches, 
 the circulation of denominational literature among our people ; 
 the consequent need of enlarged liberality on the part of oii 
 Churches, 
 
 Therefore resolved, That tliis Association hereby pledge their sti 
 pathy and co-operation with said Board in its great and i-esponsife 
 work. 
 
 The Committee on Arrangements reported finally as follows; 
 We recommend as Committees to report next year. 
 
 To Examine Circular Letter — Eevds. l>r. Sawyer, S. W. DeBi 
 and S. B. Kempton. 
 
 On Denominational Literature. — Bro. J. W. Barss, Revds. A, 
 Stevens, and E. M. Saunders. 
 
 On Bexkvolent Funds. — Revds, Isaiah Wallace, J. L. Read, 
 J. H. Robbins. 
 
 On Education. — Revds. Professors D. F. Higgins, Dr. Cramp, i 
 J. F. Tufts. 
 
 On Missions. — Revds. J. W. Manning, J. F. Avery, and Bro. S.Seli 
 
 On Obituaries. — Revds. J. C Bleakney, Dr. Margeson, and RerJ 
 W. C. Dimock. 
 
 On Sabbath Schools. — Deacons Mark Curry, K D. King, S. 
 Dimock, W. A. Porter, and S. J. Neily. 
 
 On Sabbath Observance. — Revds. I. J. Skinner, J. Willianu,; 
 Joseph Ham. 
 
 On Temperance. — Revds. A. E. Ingram, J. Meadows, and GeoiJ 
 Weathers. 
 
 On Arrangements- — Pastor of the Church with which the Am 
 ation is convened, and neighbouring pastors as he may select. 
 
 Adopted. 
 
 The Committee on Temperance presented their report, a port 
 whereof was, after discussion, adopted. (See Appendix L.) 
 
 Resolved, That the thanks of this Association be conveyed to I 
 Railway authorities for reduction of fares to delegates. 
 
 Minutes of this sitting read and approved. 
 Adjourned with prayer by Eev. E. W. Kelley, to meet mthj 
 Baptist Church at on the Saturday following the 
 
 June, 1877. 
 
 S. B. Kempton, Moderator. 
 B. H. Eaton, ) „ . . 
 A. J. Stevens, /^^^^'^^'""'^ J 
 
L shall liave th 
 itor and one fa 
 
 11 
 
 Ministers in Central Association. 
 
 illy as follows H 
 
 ir. 
 
 ^er, S. W. DeBL 
 
 . which the Asso 
 c may select 
 
 Name. 
 
 President Residence. 
 
 .Averj, J.F 
 
 Banrruft, .Jeremiah 
 
 Blcakney, J. C 
 
 Chase, John 
 
 Clav, Kilw., M. D 
 
 Cramp, J. M., D. D 
 
 CrawlPV, E. A., D. D... 
 DeClois, S. W., A. M... 
 Wimick, D. W. C, A.M, 
 
 Delunx,T.O 
 
 Freeman, D., A. M 
 
 Hunt, A. S., A. M 
 
 Ingram, A. E 
 
 Kempton, S. B., A. M.. 
 
 Kelly. E. VV., A. B 
 
 Lucas, Wallace 
 
 Meadows, Jas 
 
 Miller, John 
 
 Ncily, S. J., A. M 
 
 Philp, U. R., A. B 
 
 Pineo, U 
 
 Read, J. L 
 
 Roberts, E 
 
 Robbins, J. H 
 
 Siundcrs, E. M., A. M. 
 Sawyer, A. W., D. D... 
 
 Shaw, D. G 
 
 Skinner, I. J., A. B 
 
 Spencer, Win 
 
 Stevens, Jas 
 
 Stevens, A. J., A. B 
 
 Vidito, N 
 
 Wallace, Isa., A. M 
 
 Welt.jn, D. M., AM... 
 
 Weathers, Goo 
 
 WillianiM, John 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Walton 
 
 Huntsport 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Billtown 
 
 Tancook 
 
 Canning 
 
 Dartmouth 
 
 Newport 
 
 Canard 
 
 Windsor 
 
 Hammonds Plains. 
 Lower Stewiacke . . 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Ct..inlng 
 
 Uantsport 
 
 Long Point 
 
 Upper Aylesford , . 
 
 Bridge water 
 
 Cambridge 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Chester 
 
 Pereaux 
 
 Gaspereaux 
 
 Kentville. 
 
 Windsor 
 
 Berwick 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Kempt 
 
 Mahone B&y 
 
 Oct. 20, 1870 Towstock, G. B, 
 
 March 
 
 Febry, 
 
 July 1, 
 
 May 7, 
 
 May 28, 
 
 Feb. 2(t, 
 
 Dec. 6, 
 
 August 1, 
 
 Nov. 10, 
 
 May 28, 
 
 Sept. 15, 
 
 June 23, 
 
 Date of 
 Ordination. 
 
 184!) 
 18«8 
 1835 
 
 Place of Ordination. 
 
 1818 
 
 hawdon. 
 
 Richmond, N. B. 
 
 BillUmn. 
 
 Pugwash. 
 
 London, G. B. 
 1830 iProvidence, R. L 
 18.'S4 IChester. 
 1841 Chester. 
 mm New Albany. 
 185.'ilHalifax. 
 1844 I Dartmouth. 
 1874 1 North West, Lunenburg 
 18«3INew Minas. 
 
 1870 
 
 I'eb. 26, 1868 
 
 Windsor 
 
 Hanunond's Plains. 
 Jeddore. 
 
 &'«pt. 
 
 Oct. 12, 
 
 Dec. 24, 
 
 June 30, 
 
 Aug. 29, 
 
 Dec. 15, 
 
 Dec. 27, 
 
 Jan. 24, 
 
 Sept. 19, 
 
 1872 
 186C 
 1844 
 1858 
 1848 
 1873 
 1858 
 1863 
 I860 
 1858 
 
 Aug. 4, 
 
 May 10, 
 
 April S, 
 
 Sept. 2, 
 
 May 12, 
 Jan. 
 
 1830 
 1875 
 1832 
 1856 
 1857 
 18(M 
 1862 
 
 North Sydney. 
 
 Margaree, C. B. 
 
 Greenwich. 
 
 Hopewell, N. B. 
 
 Drefreat, Wales. 
 
 Rawdon. 
 
 West Comwallis. 
 
 Lawrence Mass, U. S. 
 
 Falmouth. 
 
 Port Mad way. 
 
 New Mlnas. 
 
 Horton. 
 
 Kentville. 
 
 Wilmot. 
 
 Scotchtov.-n, N. B. 
 
 Windsor. 
 
 Newport. 
 
 Centreville, N. B. 
 
 LICENTIATES. 
 Cornwallis Ist. — Joshua T. Eaton. 
 Cornwallis 2nd.— Charles Norwood. 
 Cornwallis 3rd. — Arthur Roscoe. 
 Horton Ist.— D. H. Simpson, H. J. Foshay, 
 
 Fred. Crawley, and M. W. Brown- 
 Lunenburg.— H. E. S. Maiden 
 Newport.— Enoch Sweet. 
 
« 
 
 III 
 
 
 ii . 
 
 
 CIRCULAR LETTER. 
 
 THE REAIJTIES OP RELIGION. 
 
 The Circular Letter of the Nova Scotia Central BaptiJ 
 Association to the members of the churches of whichJ 
 IS composed. 
 
 Dear Brethren, — 
 
 The subject of this Letter is " The realities of keligion: 
 and our object in presenting it to your consideration is to prodiiJ 
 by the Lord's blessinj?, a livelier apprehension of those realities, i 
 a deeper experience of their preciousness and their power. 
 
 Although we have not recited any creed in this raeetlnn;, asl 
 done in the congregations of another denomination, — and althouJ 
 we do not admit the authority of any human standard of faith i 
 morals, there is happily a substantial agreement among us wil 
 regard to the doctrines of the gospel and the duties of believel 
 We are not bound, indeed, to use the same words in stating f 
 discussing them — for Christian freedom chooses divers modes 1 
 expression — but we all receive the same truths, and all our heal 
 yield to the influences which flow from the belief of those truthj.] 
 We believe, for in?tance, that God " hath "aved us, and called f 
 with an holy calliiig, not according to our works, but according 
 his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Clirist Jei 
 before the world began " (2 Tim. i. 9). We believe that 
 blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin" (1 Jolid 
 7). We believe that "the washing of regeneration," even "| 
 renewing of the Holy Ghost" (Titus iii. 5) is essential to merab 
 ship in God's family, here and hereafter. We believe tlj 
 perseverance in faith and holiness is both a duty and a priTil«| 
 We hold that " he that hath the Son hath life, and he that 
 not the Son of God hath not life" (1 John v. 12). This i: I 
 substance of our Christianity. Other items ol belief need not! 
 enumerated. 
 
 Now, correctness or orthodoxy of opinion is not all that is requij 
 of a professor of religion. If we really believe the truths tliatj 
 comprised in the gospel of the Son of God. we are con^cion 
 certain effects. " True holiness" (Ephes. iv. 24) is the holine 
 the truth, the necessary effect of the reception of that truth. Tm 
 a Christian is to be the subject of specific habits, denotinn; oharacf 
 and that character is the result, not of occasional impulses, bul 
 continuous influence. It is to be "joined to the Lord," and toj 
 '• one spirit " (1 Cor. vi. 9) ; it is to " live by the faith of the " 
 God " (Gal. ii. 20) ; to '' put on the new man, which after Go 
 created in righteousness and true holiness " (Ephes. iv. 24)i 
 " forget the things that are behind, and to reach forth to tiiose r 
 are before " (Phil. iii. 13) ; to conduct ourselves as " strangers I 
 
13 
 
 Lord," and to| 
 Ifaith of the 
 Ihich after d 
 :phe8. iv. 241 
 Itorth to tliose 
 las " strangers 
 
 yim" (1 Peter ii. 11); to "lay hold on eternal life" (1 Tim. 
 
 .12)- 
 
 yfe want soundness in the faith. It is the foundation. But we . 
 
 t something more. Cold, dry theology will not serve the purpose.' 
 
 emiijt have warm life — affectionate earnestness — a firm grasp of 
 
 (ritual and heavenly realities. We must he what we profesp, and 
 
 and act as those who have " put on Clirist " (Gal iii. 27). 
 
 Have we " fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set btjfore us " 
 
 leb. vi. 18)? What is now the position in which we statnd before 
 
 ? We are deeply in debt and have nothing to pa/y; but the 
 
 it is paid. We are rebels against the Divine majesty t but the 
 
 ence of condemnation is cancelled. Christ's righteousness^ covers 
 
 Let us enjoy the blessedness, and delight ourselves in ihe 
 
 , Let us exclaim, with Toplady — ^ 
 
 " A debtor to mercy alone, 
 
 Of covenant mercy I sing, 
 Nor fear, with his righteousness on. 
 
 My person and offerings to bring : 
 The terrors of law and of God 
 
 With me can have nothing to do 5 
 My Saviour's obeJience and blood 
 
 Hide all my transgressions from view." 
 
 us sing, with Oliver— 
 
 " He by Himself hath sworn, 
 I on his oath depend, 
 I shall, on eagle wings upborne, 
 To heaven ascend : 
 I shall behold his face, 
 I shall his power adore. 
 And sing the wonders of his grace 
 For evermore." 
 
 believers in Jesus we are sons and daughters of tlie Most 
 
 and entitled to all the privileges of the adoption. HoYf 
 
 ible — how precious they are I — We shai'e in love which, as 
 
 ton says, " exceeds that of mothers in tenderness, and that of 
 
 n in wisdom." We are watched over, cared for, by God 
 
 If: and to his fatherly grace we may take all our wants, all 
 
 [griefs, all our dangers, with the assurance that He, the " Father 
 
 rcie? and the Gad of all comfort," " thinketh upon us " (2 Cor. 
 
 Psalm xl. 17j. Believing this, we are "not afraid of evil 
 
 " (Psalm, cxii. 7), and we have learned to say, when floods 
 
 ibigh and tempests rour, " It is the Lord " (1 Sam. iii. 18). 
 
 he covenant of heavenly love, the " everlasting covenant, 
 
 in all things and suie" (2 Sum. «xiii. 3), secures to us 
 
 M, dignities, and glories unspeakable. We are " lieirs of God, 
 
 joint-heirs with Christ" (Rom. viii. 17). All things are ours— 
 
 ivine perfections — all Providences — all spiritual influences, 
 
 and graces. We are fully provided for while in the wilderness, 
 
 rich inheritance awaits us at the end of the journey. 
 
 " This world is ours, and worlds to come, 
 Earth is our lodge, and heaven our home." 
 
Ml 
 
 All this is t.ue and real. It is actual matter ot fact. Th 
 question then is, not merely what we believe, but what we a.e, ( 
 to what extent we realize the blessedness of God's chosen, and \\x\ 
 in the habitual enjoyment of the privileges which are common toi 
 Chiistians. Some persons, as it appears to us, have fallen into] 
 great mistake. They imagine that there is both a common and i 
 higher Christian life, and they separate Christians into two cla 
 unmindfuJ that personal godliness, as dcscrib'^d in the Neij 
 Testament;, is attainable by all believers, and that there cannot I 
 anything higher — and, forgetful of the fact that the Apostle Pao 
 who unquestionably rose to the highest style of devotedness to ihj 
 Saviour, disclaimed all superionty, and said, " Not as though 1 1 
 already attained, either were already perfect" (Phil. iii. 12). Bel 
 our.s to follow 80 noble an example, and to resolve, by the gracs^ 
 God, that we will be whatever a Christian may or ought to 
 tJljat we will carry into practice all our profesoions — and that 
 will "hold OQ our way," and *' be stronge. and stronger" (jj 
 xvii. 9). 
 
 This realising experience is necessary as a sustaining element J 
 Christian activity. The Lord Jesus calls upon us all to labour I 
 him. Every member of a Christian church is bound to bej 
 worker, for the salvation of others, and for the edification ofl 
 lellow-members. But we shall neither be fit for work nor 
 sustain a steady course of action unless our souls are constaolj 
 nourished by gospel truth — intelligently apprehended, enjoyed, aJ 
 felt — penetrating and inspiriting every power. And we all m 
 that such a state is attainable, because we remember the words ( 
 our Lord — " If ye, being evil, know how to give good gifts ai^ 
 your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father give I 
 Holy Spirit to them that ask him," (Luke xi. 13). Tiiese woij 
 are as true to-day as they were when they were first uttered. 
 in pleading the promise let us bear in mind that we must " ask] 
 faith, nothing wavering : for he that wavereth is like a wave of 
 sea, driven with the wind and tossed ; let not that mau think tbat| 
 shall receive any thing of the Lord " (James i. 6, 7). 
 
 Brethren, "the time is short" (1 Cor. vii. 29). Some of U9i 
 young and strong, and may hope for long lives of consecratiooj 
 Christ. But a considerable number have parssed the raeridi( 
 The day is far spent. The time of our departure may be at hi 
 Our remaining stay upon earth is not to be reckoned by years;! 
 not to be reckoned at all. The Saviour says, " Take ye heed,wii 
 and pray, for ye know not when the time is" (Mark xi. 33). 
 it not especially behove us to spend the few days that are left ui| 
 full harmony wiih our professions and our prospects, and to" j 
 up the loins of our minds, be 8ol>er, and hope to the end i'orl 
 grace that is to be brought unto us at the revelation of Jej 
 Christ" (1 Pet. i. 13). Let us climb to Pisgah's top, and"i 
 the landscape o'er." Let us familiarise ourselves with the gi, 
 outlook, and be as " meu that wait for their Lord " (Luke xii..' 
 
jlorlous visions are to be beheld by the ransomed Church of GJo^, 
 
 we belong to that Church, we shall lake part in events of the 
 
 solemn and inspiring character. The Lord Jesus will be 
 
 •revealed from heaven, with his mighty angels, in flaming fire" 
 
 l« Thess. i. 7, 8) ; — we shall see him come. — The archangel's 
 
 ompet w'U summon the nations to God's bar (1 Cor. xv. 52 : 
 
 [Xhess. iv. 16); — we shall hear it. — The world's population from 
 
 beginning to the close of the history will be gathered together 
 
 sfore the judgment seat : — we shall be there, and each one in hia 
 
 irn proper place, nor will there be any mistake in the allotments. 
 
 fe shall hear the Judge when he welcomes the saved to the 
 
 ivenly mansions. We shall hear him when he dismisses the 
 
 gl. And oh ! what ecstatic delight will thrill through every saved 
 
 il, when " a great multitude, which no man can number, of all 
 
 iions, and kindreds, and peoples, and tongues, " shall stand on 
 
 cd's hill, and the voice of the univeral Church shall be heard, '* as 
 
 iToice of many waters, and as the voire of mighty thundering^, 
 
 ring, Alleluia, for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth," — " Worthy 
 
 I the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and 
 
 dom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing" (Rev. 
 
 12 : vii. 9 ; xix. 6). Brethren, shall we be there ? Shall we 
 
 in that song ? Shall we take part in the triumph of the 
 
 irified, and dwell with them in the presence of the Lord for ever ? 
 
 " ' For ever with the Lord ' — 
 
 Amen : so let it be ! 
 Life from the dead is in that word, 
 
 'Tis immortality. 
 Here in the body pent 
 
 Absent from him. I roam, 
 Yet nightly pitch my moving tent 
 
 A day's march nearer home." 
 
 lYes— " nearer home ": for " our citizenship [conversation] is in 
 liven, from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus 
 St, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like 
 his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able 
 knto subdue all things unto himself" (Phil. iii. 20, 21). Then — 
 K shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is " (1 John iii. 3.) 
 [ving this hope, what manner of persons ought we to be, in all holy 
 persation and godliness" (2 Pet. iii. 11) I 
 [Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to 
 pent you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding 
 to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, 
 linion and power, both now and for ever. Amen " (Jude 24, 25), 
 
 
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 APPENDIX. 
 
 (A) 
 
 Jnfirm Minis tsrs' Board in account with C, F. Eaton 
 
 Treasure A 
 
 1876. Cr. 
 
 June 1. Bj' b&lance per account rendered ^ v > $9i5( 
 
 " 16. " Cash from Windsor Church per Uev. D. M. Welton 31 
 
 Sept. 21. " " R. N. Beckw'tth, Esq., Treasurer of the Central Association 
 
 per J. W. Barss, Esq , r ' 
 
 1876. 
 
 June 1. " One year's Interest on the Jacobs* Lejoiey. jjj 
 
 " " " " HarrU' Legacy..... n ( 
 
 " " Balance interest per interest account.... 5)j 
 
 ■ «1090( 
 
 1875. Dr. 
 
 Sept. 27. To paid Rev, James Parker per J. W. Barss, Esq , 
 
 " " •' " by myself so( 
 
 " " Sec'y Infl:-m Ministers Uoiviti for Record Book per J. W. Barss., Oj 
 
 •• " Rev. J. Reld for Mrs. Palmer 
 
 " " Rev. R. S. Morton 25( 
 
 " " James Stevens. , 20( 
 
 1876. 
 
 April 10. " S. B. Kempton for Rev. R. 8. Morton 25 j 
 
 " " 8. Selden, Esq., for Brother Crawley ijj 
 
 ■ " " Sent James Masters, Esq., for Mrs. Benjamin Vaughan 20 ( 
 
 June 1. " Balance carried to new account 
 
 810301 
 
 " " Balance brought down |«30j 
 
 E. St O. E. 
 
 C. F. Eaton, Treas. Infirm Ministers Boui I 
 
 (B) 
 BEPORT OP COMMITTEE OK DEPARTED BRETHBEB 
 
 Your Committee beg to i-eport that so far as they are acquaint! 
 with facts, the ranks of the ministry in thia Association have 
 been broken by death during the past year. 
 
 In view of this gratifying state of things your Committee woa 
 offer the following resolution : 
 
 Resolved, That this Association hereby record its devout tKankfij 
 ness to Almighty God, whose watchful care and gracious ProvidenJ 
 have been around}about his servants for their preservation during tl 
 year with their earnest prayer that they may long continue to enjJ 
 the Divine favour and protection. [ 
 
 I. J. Skinner, Chairman.\ 
 
 (C) 
 REPORT OBf SABBATH OBSERVAKCE. 
 
 Your Committee on Sabbath Observance beg to report thj 
 heartfelt conviction of the imperative duty of all believers in If 
 Lord Jesus to observe tenaciously the Christian Sabbath. They U 
 
VJ 
 
 noticed witli pain and regret a mournful laxity on the part of many 
 «yen who profess piety with regard to the claims of the Lord's day. 
 In view of the plain and positive teaching of the Bible, indicating 
 ^ngu in connexion with Sabbath oljservance and airses in 
 eoanection with Sabbath desecration, your Committee urge that all 
 tevdling and visiting merely for worldly pleasure or business, 
 F. ^atouMjj^Qlent and sluggish neglect of public worship, worldly conversa- 
 tion, the performance of unnecessary manual or mental labour, as 
 d^tell as all other forms of Sabbath desecration be conscientiously 
 i'V.'.'.'.".'.".'. j^fcToided. And more, that parents and guardians do their utmost to 
 Association ^ ^Kjc^jcate in the minds of the young under their care, reganl and 
 eneration for God's holy day, by encouraging Sabbath School 
 11 (^arork, by furnishing suitable instruction and reading for them at 
 M^^nie, and by leading them to the house of prayer. 
 (1090 8^^ Your Committee close by a simple quotation from the Divine 
 120 (^wionl, hoping that the course it suggests may be pursued, and the 
 !!!!!"'•••• 2i)^pegsings it promises enjoyed, by every member of the churches 
 
 ^■..^^i! M ^instituting this body: — "If thou turn away thy foot from the 
 
 ^^abbatii, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day : and call the 
 
 ibkth a delight, the holy of the Lord, honorable, and shalt honor 
 
 fjBim, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor 
 
 Jn...... •• JoB^eaking thine own words : then shalt thou delight thyself in the 
 
 ^^ rd : and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the 
 'J^ Birth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father : for the 
 uthof the Lord hath spoken it." (Isa. Iviii. 13, 14.) 
 p, MinistersBoMd-H Respectfully submitted, 
 
 Isa. Wallace, Chairmarty 
 
 BUBTHREB 
 
 are acquainK 
 liation have 
 
 )mmittee wou 
 
 levout thankfJ 
 
 kious ProvidenI 
 
 [ation during tl 
 
 mtinue to enjil 
 
 Ib, Chairman.\ 
 
 rcB. 
 
 to report th] 
 1 believers in 
 vth. They' 
 
 (D) 
 REPORT ON BENEVOLENT FUNDS. 
 
 The Committee on Benevolent Funds are glad to observe indica- 
 p of a growing liberality on the part of several of the churches. 
 ken as a whole, however, the churches are far from giving as 
 |ey ought. A cent a week for each member would be a small 
 Btribution, yet spread over all the churches, it would amount to 
 m than three times the sum that is now raised. 
 lYour Committee believe the comparative smalllness of the sums 
 ptributed to the benevolent objects of the denomination to be 
 
 result, not so much of want of financial ability, as of a true 
 of the Redeemer's claims, and of a proper system in meeting 
 
 . How strange that Christians should not remember how 
 npletely and expensively they have been purchased. Now all 
 |y have and are, belong to Christ, and yet withhold the means of 
 
 ncing his precious cause ! 
 system your Committee would recommend is a (juarterly 
 
 etion through the medium of envelopes prepared for the 
 
 se and distributed among the members of the church and 
 
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 ink 
 
 i - 
 
 
 congregation, so tlwt all may have the opportnnfty of giving ag Go 
 hath prospered them : tlie total sum thus received to be appropriate 
 according to a scale of per centage previously agreed upon. 
 
 Your Committee would urge upon the different Pastors of thJ 
 churches the duty and importance of bringing this matter befoit 
 their respective flocks, and of urging every membe» thereof to (1^ 
 something. Any professing Christian who cannot listen to sermon 
 on the christian duty of giving — who cannot stand this kind 
 fire — is not fit to fight the battles of the Lord, It is fmmd th 
 the pastors who lead their churches in the work of Christia 
 benevolence, receive a better support from them tha::^ those who ( 
 not. And these ministers who are ever hinting that their oa 
 poor support is a reason why their people should not give Ih 
 money freely to the Lord, hereby show that a poor support is abonj 
 all they deserve. 
 
 In conclusion your Committee tnist that the recommendations \ 
 this report be not suffered to remain a dead letter, but be imme 
 ately and efficiently carried out by all the churches. 
 
 D. M. Wblton, CJiaimanA 
 
 (E) 
 REPORT ON EDUCATIOM", 
 
 "' 
 
 I , 
 
 1. The Baptists of the Province have affirmed in their anoii 
 meetings, for many years, their belief that education is an importa 
 ally in christian work, — that provision should be made by which i 
 churches may have the services of an educated ministry, — that it| 
 the duty of all parents to provide for the intellectual, as well I 
 moral, development of their children, — and that the property! 
 christians should be conscientiously used to promote the educat| 
 in its various grades and departments. 
 
 2. That the repeated affirmations of these truths have 
 something more than idle words is plainly proved by the 
 continued and growing attachment cherished by our people tows 
 their institutions of learning. 
 
 3. The advantages of an educational system, which is develo 
 into distinct grades, are now within the reach of our people, 
 children can find in the common schools preparation for study ia I 
 Academy; in that institution all students who desire it caoj 
 fitted for College ; and in that department young men are condn^ 
 through a higher course of education and ai*e then sent forwa 
 the various professional schools. Some of these department! 
 education may well be left in connection with a public educati 
 system ; but it will be better that the Academy and the Colj 
 should be so far under denominational control that there majl 
 them a free and full recognition of the truth and claims rfl 
 Christian Religion, that thus mental power may be developed | 
 used in subjection to moral principles and purposes. 
 
19 
 
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 astors of thj 
 mutter befoj 
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 011 to sermon 
 
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 is iav\nd th 
 
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 nat their o^f 
 not give thd 
 apport is al 
 
 nmendations ( 
 but he imuie 
 
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 in tbeir anna 
 I is an imports 
 ide by which tl 
 listry,— that itl 
 
 tual, as well! 
 
 the property] 
 
 )te the educati 
 
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 ed by the 
 ir people tows 
 
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 iur people. 
 
 for study in < 
 
 lesire it canj 
 
 len are condnq 
 
 4, All measures that are adapted to make the common schools 
 
 lietter and more useful, should receive cordial support from us ; but 
 
 (lie educational agencies which are in more immediate connection 
 
 I fith the denomination, demand especial consideration at the present 
 
 I time. In order that the Theological department may accomplish 
 
 its purpose, it must have the generous and constant sympathy of the 
 
 leiders of our churches. It is an occasion for great thankfulness 
 
 tbtt the Academy is so prosperous, both in its finances and in the 
 
 samber of students in attendance ; but it must be remembered that 
 
 [i krge debt still lies on the new Boarding Hall, and contingencies 
 
 [Bay arise in which this may prove a serious inconvenience. It is 
 
 jiery important that the Governors of the College should have 
 
 [iofficient funds to meet promptly all demands that may be made 
 
 tbem, in order that the College may maintain an honorable 
 
 ■position in the educational work of the Provinces. The increase in 
 
 ke Provincial Grant will give assistance for a short time ; but the 
 
 iGovernors must have larger resources at their command, or the 
 
 Ipromise of the College cannot be fulfilled. 
 
 0. Collegiate education in the Province is evidently passing 
 
 irough an important crisis. What will result from the changes 
 
 [that have recently occurred and from others that are contemplated, 
 
 t will be difficult to foresee. But certainly the questions concerning 
 
 »llegiate education, which have recently been presented for consider- 
 
 lition and decision, are so serious that they demand the calmest 
 
 lisdom in deliberation and the greatest prudence in action. 
 
 A. W. Sawyeu, Chairman. 
 
 (F) 
 REPORT ON MISSIONS. 
 
 Tha Committee would rejoice if it were in their power to present 
 
 ich statements respecting the Foreign Mission as would fill the 
 
 Is of the brethren with hope and triumph, and arouse latent 
 
 rgies, and develop true evangelical benevolence. Possibly these 
 
 ults may be produced even now, notwithstanding the absence of 
 
 b exciting consideration as are wont to work on the public 
 
 lind and stir up the feelings ; but it must be confessed that there is 
 
 it slender hope of such an issue, seeing we have to tell of 
 
 ppointments and loss. Last year we had nine missionaries in 
 
 field : now we have but six : for Miss Armstrong having married 
 
 Rev. G. F. Currie has become connected with the Canadian 
 
 sent formal 
 
 ilfipartmentw^^'g" Mission Society, in whose service that brother is now labor 
 blic educatB? • *'*^ *^^ ^^* W* ^* ^oggs and wife have returned home, the 
 ~ ■ Indian climate having proved so injurious to Brother Bogg's 
 ilth, that his return home was found necessary in order to preserve 
 : while Bro. Churchill has been so prostrated by disease that he 
 been compelled to remove to Madras for medical advice, with 
 probability of being sent on a sea-Toyage to complete his cure. 
 
 1 and the Col 
 there may 
 Ind claims of 
 develo] 
 
20 
 
 f* 
 
 m / 
 
 This reduces our actual working staff to four — the Brethren Sanibn 
 and Armstrong and their wives— the continuance of whose 
 health furnishes matter for thankfulness, and whose efforts bau 
 already be^un to be crowned with success. 
 
 Let us therefore praise God and take courage. It is not for hin 
 to help by many or by few. He can bless to us the roost paitfijj 
 dispensations, and sanctify the sharpest strokes of his rod. Hiil 
 grace w 1 be sufficient. 
 
 Our missioimrj brethren have studied the language with sue 
 and gained much important information respecting the nativ^ 
 character and the deleterious inflnences of Hindoo idolatry. Tbe 
 have also been privileged fo witness the effects of converting gra 
 and the transforming power of tlie Gospel. Encouraged by wbi 
 they have observed»an<l seen they are about to establish permane 
 settlements, which will require considerable expenditure, and enablj 
 them to work from these centres among large bodies of the people. 
 
 The land of the Telugus belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. 
 us arise and take possession. And let us be " fervent in spirit, 
 abounding in earnest supplication for our brethren and sisters, am 
 for those to whom they make known the *' glad tidings of great jojl 
 which shall be to all people." 
 
 The work of the Home Mission has proceeded vigorously in varioii 
 parts of the Province, and many souls have been converted to Go 
 Much good has been also effected by the circulation of useful book 
 chiefly of a denominational character. 
 
 Destitute populations have been supplied with the bread of life- 
 the ignorant have' been enlightened — and weak'Churchesstrenglhend 
 and encouraged. There is a wide field of usefulness before us ; let | 
 arise and take possession, for *^ the kingdom is the Lord's ; and 1 
 is the gold and the silver, and all the sources of strength, a^ 
 we are but stewards and servants, responsible to Him for the u| 
 of whatever he has entrusted to us. 
 
 J. M. Cramp, Chairmn.\ 
 
 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON QUESTIONS 
 
 LETTERS. 
 
 1. The Committee have to report that a communication from I 
 church meeting in Gerrish Hall, Halifax, has been placed in 
 hands, representing their progress and present state — anuounci 
 certain contributions to the benevolent funds of the Associati^ 
 amounting to 78 dollars — and expressing the assurance of 
 sympathy and co-operation with this Body, if admitted into it. 
 Committee would have been better satisfied if the evidence of I 
 compliance of the church in Gerrish Hall with the recominendatid 
 of the Association last year had been clearer and more compieT 
 nevertheless, bel'eving that in all essential matters tbe ah 
 
31 
 
 hren SanfordI 
 whose 
 efforts bsTi 
 
 s not for hii 
 roost paitfiil 
 ,18 rod. Hi^ 
 
 with su 
 g the nativ 
 olatry. The 
 verting gra 
 aged by wl 
 ish permane 
 ire, and enablj 
 )f the people. 
 IS Christ, 
 irent in spirit, 
 nd sisters, an 
 gs of great joj 
 
 •oualy in varioij 
 averted to Go 
 of useful book 
 
 p bread of life- 
 
 be-satrengthenj 
 
 before us; let I 
 
 ■ord's ; and " 
 
 )f strength, a^ 
 
 lim for the 
 
 P, 
 
 Chairma%\ 
 
 JSTIONS 
 
 Ecation from 
 I placed in ll, 
 
 Ihe Associate 
 
 lurance of tl 
 
 ^d into it. 1 
 
 [evidence of 
 
 Vconimendatil 
 
 acre comply 
 
 lere the ^ 
 
 nenlioned church has established its claim to be considered a 
 Baptist Church, in harmony with our Associated body, notwith- 
 (anding any irregularities that may have occurred in the transaction 
 (f the business, the Committee recommend that the request of the 
 aid church be granted by its admission into the Association, 
 il. The Committee have also received an application from the 
 dmrch in Brooklyn, near Hantsport, recently formed, asking 
 idmission into this Association, and thry recommend that tiie 
 uest be granted. 
 
 i. The brethren of the Western Association having resolved that 
 Legislature of this Province be petitioned to pass an Act of 
 rporation of the Baptist Body, of which any churches may 
 ail themselves in an inexpensive manner, and having requested 
 It this Association will co-operate T«ith them by the appointment 
 a Committee of three brethren, to meet with a like number of 
 hren appointed by each of the other Associations of the 
 ivince ; — the Committee recommend compliance with this request, 
 that the Brethren J. W. Barss, B. H. Eaton, and W. A. 
 'orter be such Committee, as representative of this Association. 
 i The Committee further report the reception of the following 
 unication from the African Baptist Church, Halifax : 
 
 • Halifax, N. S., June 20, 1876. 
 
 THE Ministers and Delegates of the Central Associatioh 
 
 CONVENED at HaNTSPORT. 
 
 [The African Baptist Church, Comwallis Street, sendeth forth 
 istian salutation ; also, we send by the Rev. E. M. Saunders, 
 ir of the Granville Street Church, the following sums as were 
 ected for the various purposes at the meetings held bj^us, viz.: 
 
 Home Mission $1 30 
 
 Foreign Missions 1 62 
 
 Acadia College 2 25 
 
 Ministerial Education 1 08 
 
 Total $6 25 
 
 e Church and Congregation also prayeth that Almighty God may 
 iper every effort that will be put forth for the building up of his 
 here on earth by your most distinguished and honorable Body. 
 Signed in behalf of Church, 
 
 James Thomas, Pastor. 
 
 J. P. MoKerrow, Fin Secretary. 
 
 they recommend that the thanks of the Association be presented 
 t Church for its donation to our funds. 
 
 J. M. Cramp, Chairman. 
 
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22 
 
 (H) 
 AMENDMENTS IN STATISTICS. 
 
 The Committeo appointed to recommend amendments in the fon 
 of Blanks furnished for Associational Letters beg leave to report; 
 
 1. We recommend two alterations under the first heading 
 " Statistics," viz., That the heading " Pastor and year of settlement,! 
 be included within the same lines. In the column of Increase i 
 Decrease, we recommend that there be two columns under 
 head ot " Present Membership," respectively entitled " Hesid 
 and Non-resident Members." Under the htad of " Increase," 
 recommend an additional column entitled " By Statement." Un 
 the head next to that of " Moneys for benevolent objects sent i 
 Association," we recommend the addition to the title of 
 words, " Not sent to the Association." Under this we recommend! 
 simple repetition of the subjects in the previous t'^ble. That 
 Statistics of Sabbath Schools be left out as belonging to the Gentn 
 Sabbath School Convention. 
 
 Stephen W. deBlois, Chairman. 
 
 4 
 
 (I) 
 
 DENOMINATIONAL LITERATURE. 
 
 The Committe learn with satisfaction tliat by the system 
 Colportage established by the Home Missionary Union, laij 
 numbers of useful books have been circulated during the jjast yei 
 They trust^lhat efforts will continue to be employed for this pur 
 and especially that measures will be adopted for the supply of 
 Sunday Schools with books uncontaniinated by sentimeut.s ho 
 to the truths held and professed by the Baptist Denoininatio! 
 They rejoice in the abundant dissemination of general kno^vle 
 by which this age is characterized, and hope that constant care ' 
 be exercised by those who provide for the public enlighteuniont, ] 
 infidel thoughts and theories should find countenance among t 
 youthful members of our body. 
 
 The Christian Messenger which has exerted a beneficial in 
 ence among us for nearly forty years — the Chnstian Visitor, 
 other organs of Baptist views, are worthy of extensive jjatron 
 and should find places in our households. Baptists aro un 
 special obligations to support the religious press. It is at thes 
 time desirable and proper to observe that in themanner of conductij 
 religious papers there is much room for improve; aent. Tiie 
 mittee particularly refer to articles of merely local importance ;a 
 as Addresses to ministers or others, and replies to them, andi 
 obituaries, which are often filled with needless details. Such ] 
 Rhould be either omitted, or considerably shortened. Tiie pnlj 
 will thank the Editors if they exercise great care in this i-esp 
 
 J. M. Cramp, Chainm 
 
23 
 
 (J) 
 BEPOBT FOB BBTTEB MANAGEMENT. 
 
 The Committee appointed for tlie purpose of recommending sonio 
 npruveinent in conducting tlie business of the Association bog 
 ave to report as follows ; — 
 
 Ist. That time may be saved at the opening of the Session, 
 [the Clerk of the church with which tlie Association is^held, or the 
 
 son acting in his j)lace, shall be instructed to furnish a list of the 
 legates to the Clerk of the Association. From tliis list the roll 
 
 all be called at the opening of the Session, and the business of 
 Association may be commenced at once. 
 
 2n(L To secure greater thoroughness and completeness to the 
 [sports of the various Committees, and, to prevent, as far as 
 
 sible, the absence of delegates from the regular meetings of the 
 elation, your Committees recommend that the Chairmen of the 
 
 lous Committees and as many members thereof as may easily 
 
 oi)erate with their resj>ective Chairmen be appointed one year 
 leforehand. These Committees may be enhirged, if deemed 
 ^irable, as at present, at the meetings of the Associiition to which 
 jity report 
 
 E. AL Saunders, Cliamnmi, ^ 
 
 BEPOBT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS. 
 
 I Your Committee believe that Sabbath School instruction of the 
 
 ent (lay ultimately rel.ate to the prosperity of our churches and 
 
 at by the churches shoihd be more eared for and not left mai nly 
 
 [the good will of the brothers and sisters who feel it their duty 
 
 labor in that department There is an unpardonable lack of 
 
 erest in tlie chiirehes, and by parents of the children in Sabba-th 
 
 [hool work as is manifested by their absence, in their giving, au\i 
 
 ' their prayers. Your Committee feel that the churches comprising 
 
 Association have great cause for encouragement in their 
 
 |)rk and for gratitude to God in view of the abundant blessings 
 
 nchsafed to their Sabbath Schools. During the past year the 
 
 Ivine blessing has rested upon this department of christian labor 
 
 many precious youth have been brought into the fold of Christ 
 
 bur Committee would urge the whole church to enter upon 
 
 Ibbath .School work either as Teachers or for the study of God's 
 
 pi ; tlie public and private prayers of pastor and members ; the 
 
 C[uent visits of those parents who are not e8i)ecially engaged in 
 
 ! work ; liberal financial assistance. 
 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 Edwin Rand, Chairmajt. 
 
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 21 
 
 (^) 
 BEPOBT ON TEMFEBAirCEr. 
 
 1. Your Committee beg to report that the Temperance Cansel 
 been advanced during the past year. Tempwance Societies 
 various names have been prospe:ou8 : public opinion has 
 rapidly ; church and State have felt the influence and given mu 
 attention to this question : we, as a people, occupy a position i 
 advance of any previous era in our history, and, in resi)ect 
 sobriety we stand the foremost Province of the Dominion of Canai 
 
 2. There are upwards of thirty-ttco thousand people pledged i 
 the 400 active Temperance Societies of Nova Scotia ; and also in 
 7,000 to 10,000 of our children in the Bands of Hope and otl 
 Juvenile Societies. The four counties embracing the Churches 
 this Association compare favorably with the rest of the Province ij 
 the progress of this portion of the Master's work. The cause) 
 this prosperity is easily traced to the activity in the Churches. Hj 
 pastors of the various denominations have entered into the batU 
 against the demon of Alcohol with commendable zeal, realizing ^ 
 many of them do that it is the prolific source of many evils : 
 we are pleased to announce that among no peojJe have the past 
 been more outspoken or more consistent than our own ministers! 
 the Baptist Churches. Where Eevivalo have blessed the \mi 
 drinking has decreased and become disreputvble ; truly that sp 
 of " Antichrist " camiot flourish amid the outpouring of the Spiii 
 of God. 
 
 3. Our Laws during the past winter have been so amended aslj 
 
 make it much more difficult and dangerous for Liquoie to be si 
 
 and it only remains for the christian and right thinking people! 
 
 enforce cir laws, to free our towns and villages of this evil. Itj 
 
 our bounden duty not only to obey but to aid in enforcing all jjk 
 
 laws, and if we neglect or shirk this duty, retribution Will su 
 
 come upon us and some of our dear ones will fall victims to stpj^ 
 
 drink through our apathy. The past has taught uf this Itissci 
 
 may we profit thereby for the future. Churches as such can 
 
 undertake the enforcement of laws ; that is left to individu 
 
 sustaining the officials; bi't the church can set the example] 
 
 having nothing to do with that which has proved a 
 
 mankind and all the fruits of which are in direct antagonisiii| 
 
 the fruits of the Spirit of God. 
 
 * * * *.*♦♦ * * 
 
 J. Parsons, €^ainm\ 
 
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 ation, held at Hantsport, June^ 1876. 
 
 Namk of Chukcii. 
 
 1 Ayleeford Upper 
 
 2 Brooklinc 
 
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 7 Cornwallis 2na, Berwick 
 
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 15 Halifax 3rd, Gerrish Street . . 
 
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 19 Horton 2nd. Gasperoaux 
 
 20 Horton 3rd. New Minas 
 
 21 Indian Harbor 
 
 22 Jeddore 
 
 23 Kempt 
 
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 26 Lunenburg, North West 
 
 27 Margaret's Bay Ist 
 
 28 Margarets Bay 2nd 
 
 29 New Germany 
 
 .30 Newport 
 
 31 New Ross 
 
 32 Preston Ist 
 
 33 Pleasantville 
 
 34 Rawdon 
 
 35Sackville 
 
 30 Tancook 
 
 37 Waterville 
 
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 liTiCLE Ist. — This Association shall consist of Delegates representing 
 
 IChurches of which it is composed, each of whom shall be a member of 
 
 |of tliose Churches, tngetlicr witli Delegates fron» Corresponding Associa- 
 
 ,not exceeding five from any one Association, and such other brethren 
 
 leDtas the Association may see fit to invite to sit in Council. 
 
 IT. 2nd. — This Association shall meet at such time and place as maj be 
 I upon by the body. 
 
 IT. 3rd— Each Church *hall have the privilege of sending one Delegate 
 e, but no Church shall be entitled to send more than five in addition 
 leir Pastor. 
 
 IT. 4th.— At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the pre- 
 |gyear shall preside till his successor is chosen. The choice of Modera* 
 ill take place by ballot, as soon as a list of Delegates has been prepared, 
 Jreinafter provided. No brother shall be chosen Moderator two years in 
 lion. Itsiiall be the duty of the Moderator to preside in all the trans* 
 , maintain due order, and nominate Committees, unless otherwise 
 I by tlie Associsition. A Secretary shall be chosen, whose duty it shall 
 [record the transactions of the Association, and to furnish a correct copy 
 tiame for the press ; he is also to remain in office till his successor is 
 
 lOOj 
 1 501 50 
 
 1 l5i 1 501 MI. 5th.— It shall be the duty of each Church to send by its messengers 
 
 251 Herto the Associatioo giving an account of its state, particularly of the 
 
 10 ool .'•• B*""*"^ diminutions within the last year, and generally of whatsoever 
 
 !....' ■'to its peace and prosperity. 
 
 2 75| 1 ool 4 75: Hj 6th.— At each annual Meeting the letters from the Churches shall be 
 
 'soo.....-! B*i'lcd in, from which the Secretary shall immediately make out a list 
 
 legates. The election of Moderator and Secret aryshall then take place, 
 
 ... , Jwhich the letters shall be read. Committees nominated by the Moderator 
 
 * n ^.j Blot consist of more than five brethren, of whom three sliall constitute 
 
 ^rutn. When large committees are judged desirable they shall be 
 
 pted by the Association, and two4hirds of tiio members appointed shall 
 
 npetent to act. 
 
 7th.— When any Church shall desire admittance into this body, ap- 
 on must be made by letter, and satisfactory evidence furnished of iM 
 
 , ^1 gpji ^id order; this being done and a vote of acceptance taken, the Modera- 
 
 8 0^1 'l^ j I Mil, in behalf of the Association, give to one of its messengers present 
 
 plit-liand of fellowsliip. 
 
 8th.— When any Church shall neglect to make communication for 
 
 j^ears successively it shall be considered as having withdrawn from us, 
 
 ill be dropped from the Minutes, unless two or more members shall 
 
 tits continuance and shall engage to enquire into its standing, and 
 
 ['■tthe next meeting of the Association. 
 
 9th'— Although as an Association all power over the Churches is 
 Bed, 80 far as respects any interference with their independence and 
 Ine ; yet it is deemed a privilege belonging to the Association to judge 
 ^'f of the propriety of receiriog or reuining any Churoii in its 
 
 lion. 
 
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 Aht. lOtli. — The reliKioui sentiments of this body are those oxprosedl 
 the " Articles of the Faith and Practice of the Baptist Churches in Nod 
 Scotia." 
 
 Art. 11th.— That the Moderator be authorized at any time during t 
 year, to call a special meeting of the Association in pursuance of a requiiiti 
 signed by ten members thereof. 
 
 Art. 12th. — Alteratic.ns and amendments may be made to this ConstitutJ 
 by a vote of (wo-thirds of the members present at any of its regular meetiDi 
 
 E/TJLBS OF OI^IDEI^. 
 
 ItuLS Ist. — At every sitting, business shall be opened and closed 
 prayer ; and immediately after the opening, the Minutes of tlie preo 
 meeting shall be read and corrected. 
 
 KoLE 2nd. — No member of the Association shall leave the Session I 
 the business is concluded, without permission ot the Association. 
 
 Rule 3rd. — No subject shall be discussed without a motion first madej 
 seconded. 
 
 Bulb 4th.— No person shall speak oftener than twice on the same iiA^ 
 unless by permission of the body. 
 
 Rule 5th. — Brethren invited to a seat with us may speak on allial)! 
 under consideration, but vote on none. 
 
 Rule 6th. — All resolutions shall be presented in writing. 
 
 Rule 7fh —Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the Mio^ 
 except so ordered at tlie time. 
 
 Rule 8th. — These rules shall be distinctly read from the Chair at| 
 opening of the Session. 
 
 BSE 5 
 
^M:IJ^rc^TEs 
 
 ' '• ^^^^^^.^^^^^iMiasionary Union. 
 
 he Fourth Annual Meetinlr of T '^'*"'"*' '■"*^ '«*»»' >«^«. 
 
 h the absence of the PrP,n . , 
 
 lf\' '^' t G^oucher Jed in praver 
 [In the absence of Rev Af P ^ 
 
 r ''- ^-^- -- appointed' S/s'L:" '' ^'^ '^^-^-H 
 
 Khua Heustis. '^^ '' ^^ ^"^«^«on, Bros. W. A. C. Eandall, .M B 
 lEnney, and W. E.' H^us'tk ^' ^^ ^•' ™<' ''«""• A. C. Robbin. P 
 
 »^«*.-Rev. Isa. Wallace. 
 
 •-Rev. James Stubbert. 
 y-Eev. T. C. Belong. 
 
 7*'-.f. W. Eldridge. 
 «-Rev. W. J. Bleakney. 
 ""'"-Bev. W.G.Parker 
 
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 32 
 
 Lotoer Aylesford and South WiZ/no/.— Rev. E. 0. Read, and Bro, ] 
 Banks. 
 
 Wilmot. — Rev. A. Cohoon. 
 
 Members in their own right, — Revds. T. H. Higgi'ns, G. B. Titus, , 
 H. Richan, P. F. Murray, J. A. Durkee, W. B. Bradshaw, W. | 
 Warren, and D. M. Welton. 
 
 Invited^ — Dea. W. W. Hogg, Rev. Geo. Armstrong, C. W. Sanda 
 Deas. Edward Pennell, A. G. West, Alex. Murray, Andrew Goud2 
 William Haley, Jos. Wilkius, Allen Haley, Jas. Hemeon, Geo. Cain] 
 
 Resolved, That the Morning Session close at 12 o'clock, thati 
 Afternoon Session open at 2.30 and close at 5.30, and that the Evenii 
 Session open at 7^30. 
 
 Rev. G. E. Day, on behalf of the Committee appointed to con 
 with the New Brunswick brethren, with a view to Union in IIoiJ 
 Mission work reported : that the Board of New Brunswick diJ i 
 favour Union. 
 
 llev. G. li. Day, Corresponding Secretary, read the report of 
 Executive Board, report of Treasurer, also a statement of t| 
 Liabilities and Assets and estimate for the ensuing year. 
 
 Reports laid on the table. 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. George Armstrong. 
 
 FRIOAY-Afternoon 
 
 Session opened with prayer by Rev. T. A. Higgiue. 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 
 On motion report of the Corresponding Secreiary was taken] 
 and discussed clause by clause. 
 
 The first clause relating to employment of a General Agent m 
 motion adopted after remarks by lievds. A. Cohoon, G. E. DajJ 
 A. Shields, J. W, Bancroft. 
 
 Second clause concerning Theological Professor was read, discni 
 by Revds. Isa. WaUace, J. II. Robbins, G. E. Day, D. M. Weij 
 Geo. Armstrong, A. Cohoon and referred back to the Eoanij 
 amendment. Afterwards accepted as amended. 
 
 Third clause relating to French Mission read, discussed by Kej 
 J. Clark,. Isa. Wallace, M. Normandy, A. Cogswell, J. H. Koblj 
 J. Rowe, J. A. Durkee, P. Gallagher, P. R, Foster, andaComii 
 consisting of Revds. J. H. Saunders, J. H. Robbins, J. A. Du 
 W. H. Warren, T. A. Higgins, J. E. Goucher, J. W. U 
 appointed, to whom i,he matter of the future working of the fn 
 Mission was referred. 
 
 Fourth clause relating to Book Department was disciisse* 
 E«vs. E. N. Archibald, G. E. Day, A. Cohoon, A. C. Robbin 
 C. Delong, and further discussion reserved till evening session. | 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. G. 0. Gates, 
 
. Read, and Bral 
 
 >ng, C. W. Sandei 
 
 sneral Agent wm 
 oon, G. E. DajJ 
 
 if, J. w. m 
 
 Se^ion opened with ptayer hv 7?. ''"'^f ^-*'^««»'»» «e..io«. 
 
 Minutes of last meetC^ZZ^''' ^' ^^^'^• 
 Discussion of fourth rl P^ approved. 
 
 ffrown, P. Gallagher E N^T ^"j^P^rt resumed bv K^vo t i. 
 fMhclau.3,^Iati„fto^^^^^^^^ Clause adoXd^^ ^^^^ 
 
 Suth clause, relating trri"^"''^/, ^^<i a^ 
 ka Armstrong, ji,;V7rr^^ read; spoken to bv 
 I Mventh clause r<i?^*;« x •• , "***^» a. 
 
 k Commte'e apjli^,^^'""^"'". "«d «nd adopted 
 kh Mission repoK ^ ^ °°'"''^" "•« olaZ r;. .• 
 
 |"ff «"; P-oyer by Eev wT pT'""*"""* '"«'-• 
 
 I »™g year at Yarmouth ' *' ^'"'™"™ ^oa^ be located for 
 «Mwcrf, That the m k \ ^ ^^i 
 
 ,J^'t"/B'V^''"""'- S^dt*: i"^'' "^ 'he same as last 
 
 N'f'', That the BoaM beL^ *"'' *"'' ^ F- MuS "'• '^■ 
 
 <i»nng the year. ^ ""^ ^"■Powered to fill any vacMwI 
 hio nt«„ •'^ vacancies occur- 
 
 n>e oificers were elected as follows • 
 
 hr, D. McDonald ^^S^'.^* ^' ' ^'<^- Presidents p 
 
 h-Kevs. A. Cohonn . ^r Saunders, and W a V?®^«- J- E. 
 
 paid, and Rev D Ttr^^ "^^ ^- ^^ad, Amos 4/1^' J^obson, 
 
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 ill^- 
 
 FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 OF 
 
 NOVA SCOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY 
 
 The Executive Board of the Nova Scotia Baptist Homo Mii 
 ary Union Ijeg to present tlieir fourth anniial rGri)ort. Iimiiedi 
 after the Anniversary of the Union, your Board met to review 
 past, examine the present and prepare for the future. The 
 was radiant, the present was somewhat clouded, the future 
 intermingling of light and shade. The financial pressure 
 to be growing more severe. Your Board believed that their 
 policy in the past was sound, and they were ready to pui'suj 
 same course. But circumstances seemed to indicate that it 
 bo advisal)le to make certain changes in the manner of their 
 
 General Agency. — Your Board had the Rev. I). Fi 
 employed as tlyir G»<meral Agent. He had laboured faithful! 
 with a good lyasuro of success. l*robably he could have pro; 
 this work wifn lav curable results, but objections had been 
 by prominent brethren against the General Agency work 
 Associations had recommended that instead of an appeal tol 
 (jhurches for financial aid by the voice of an Agent, applii 
 should bo made to them by letter. Your Board, therefore, all 
 doubtful of the propriety of this course, felt morally boi 
 relinquish their hold on a General Agent. The Eev. Mr. F 
 who had acted in this capacity was sulisequontly stationed at 
 Glasgow, where he laboursd for some time with enco' 
 success. 
 
 In compliance with the recommendation of the Associatioi 
 Board prepared an appeal to the churches for financial assi 
 A circular containing this Appeal was sent to each church in 
 Scotia and P. E. Island. Your Board regret to say that, exi 
 a few instances, the churches did not respond, and the app«i 
 almost a complete failure. "What was to be done] The 
 Missionary needed his salary. The money was not in hand. 
 Board were compelled to act against their former exi 
 opinions. They Avere forced to take the missionary fi 
 legitimate work and send him on a collecting tour. The d 
 visited kindly responded to the appeal made to them, 
 hoped that the addresses delivered by the missionary may 
 a greater interest in the French Mission. 
 
 Other brethren who had labored for the Board reqiies 
 ment of the amounts due to them, to meet, if possible, these 
 the services of the Rev. P. A. Shields, as a financial agei 
 secured for a few weeks. He hurriedly visited several Maay 
 
 'f ', 
 
[POBT 
 IHARY m 
 
 If the Association 
 tor financial assi 
 
 ;i,arches, and, considering the season of the year, and the general 
 
 li'pre««ion in money niattora, he mot witli a good degree of success. 
 
 In view of their own experience, and the experience of many 
 
 lietics in the United States, your board strongly recommend that 
 
 suitable General Agent bo almost constantly in the field. 
 
 'Puudofficdl Profesearahip. — Your Hoard are pleased to state that 
 f. 1). M. Welton has Ixjen lal)oring for them for five months — 
 m January to June — in the Theological ])epartment of Acadia 
 illege. His time during the summer vacation and for tho foUow- 
 four months was occupied maiiUy in reference to the New 
 caileiny Jkiilding. His salary for that time was paid by the 
 Idin^' Committee. 
 
 Prof. Welton had devoted a part of liis time during the 
 
 ter to regular College work, your Board thouglit that the 
 
 ivernora of the College should pay a part of his salary. A 
 
 ucst to that effect was sent to them. They report that they 
 
 lot accede to this request. Your Board are pleased to recom- 
 
 1 that Prof. Welton bo continued in the Theological Department, 
 
 tluit the Governors of the College ])ay his salary. 
 
 he following extract of the Professor's report wJU show the 
 
 re of the work done : — -^^ 
 
 My time during the past term has been pretty equally divided 
 een the Theological Department and the College proper. 
 
 tho Theological Department I have had Homiletics and Church 
 mj. Twenty-five young men having the Christian ministry in 
 
 have attended the lectures in liomiletics, and the work of 
 term in this branch has been arranged in the following order : — 
 
 fit. On one week, the reading of a sermon by one member of 
 
 class, said sermon open to criticism by all present. 
 
 (I. On next week the placing of the plan of a sermon on tho 
 
 ;k-board by one member of the class appointed for the same 
 
 se, said plan open to criticism by all the members of the 
 
 o each church in 
 it to say that, exi 
 
 d, and the appei 
 ,be done^ Tk! 
 
 as not in hand. 
 
 leir former exi 
 missionary i' 
 gtour. The CI 
 
 j^ele to them, 
 
 nissionary may 
 
 i. On the following week, a lecture by myself on some topic 
 
 lected with the preparation and delivery of sermons. The 
 
 on which I have principally dwelt are : — 1st. Arrangement 
 
 rmons, 2nd. The different species of sermons, noticing three, 
 
 topical, the textual, and the expository. 3rd. Preparation and 
 
 ery of sermons, noticing three methods of delivery, reading, 
 
 ition, and extemporaneous speaking. 4th. On the proper 
 
 lod of conducting public worship. 5th. The guarantees of a 
 
 isful ministry. 
 
 e have been in the class in Church History, viz : — T., M. 
 s, J. W. Weeks, Chas. Bishop, Wm. Robinson, Otis Redden. 
 le last two are members of the graduating class, 
 if'ipossible, theseMe periods gone over are : — 1st. The Apostolic period to A. 
 a financial ageiBK). 2nd. The Martyr period to A. D. 313. 
 visited several Bmay be permitted to say that the young men have shown 
 
 Board request! 
 
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 '-tm 
 
 I t In 
 
 themselves deeply interested in their studies, and liavo, I believe 
 received great benefit from them." 
 
 Franch Mimtion. — Nothing of special interest has occurrod durin 
 the year. The Missionary has been toiling on as usual. The 
 has been some encouragement. One soul has profeswd fujth 
 Christ and has })oen added to the company of belioverH. Othe 
 have been inquiring after the truth as it is in Jesus. Tlu; luavij 
 is working, albeit its progress is slow. The ground is hard. 
 harvest is scanty. Your lioanl nevertheless would not give up I 
 work. There must be a future for this Mission. Too maj 
 money has been expended thereon and too many ftrayers have 
 oflFered in its behalf for it t<j become a failure. During IIk- gprJ 
 there was (juite a religious interest in the French Misnioii chu 
 but the fruits do not yet appear. 
 
 Your Jioard are of the opinion that the French Mission premiJ 
 at Tusket should be sold as soon as they can be disposetlofj 
 advantage. They also reconnnend that a Mission bo commena 
 among the French in the Eastern part of the Province as soonj 
 the man and the means can bo obtained for such a work. 
 
 Book Dninrtmc.nt. — Your Board have long felt the importnncel 
 having a Uaptist Book Depository in this Province, They! 
 been working for the last few years with this object in view. 
 one time three colporteurs were in the field, and a good detlj 
 work was done. Had a fair share of encouragement been give 
 the Board an immense deal of good would have been accompli 
 in this department, but objections were raised against the wli| 
 plan, and the efforts of your Board were in a great me 
 thwarted. The Board believe that the world has need of a Bapl 
 literature. Baptists need it too. "When Temperance iiefon 
 wish to create a tempeiunce sentiment, they spread abr 
 temperance literature. If Baptists wish to spread their priiicij 
 and indoctrinate their youth they should use a Bajjtist literati 
 The Board wish to create a coiTOct sentiment on this suljjetu 
 they find it a difficult task. While prominent liaptist iiiinii 
 and influential laymen are officers of a so-called Union I^kj 
 Tract Society, and while Baptist churches supply their Sa 
 Schools from that source it is not an easy matter to make 
 progress in this department. Our Methodist brethren havei 
 Book Concern. Our Presbyterian friends have a similar so 
 Why should Baptists be behind them 1 Your Boai*d do hoiw j 
 the pastors of our churches will look at this matter in the 
 light. 
 
 Your Board have had one Colporteur employed dunng tliel 
 part of the year. He occupied a good portion of his tiiueiii' 
 orders for books. He has sold quite a large number of volu 
 chiefly small ones — and given many away to the destitute. A| 
 many books have also been sold at the Depository. Alt( 
 about 3000 volumes of pure Baptist literature have been 
 circulation. Thousands of pages of tracts in English, Fi 
 
md have, 1 l)elitve 
 
 sr 
 
 nail, 
 
 »»iT vacitiori, your IWM T'T' ''"'S*" '« come in ««„. *i. 
 
 Pnpon the ministrv .Vf '^^^"^^^ congromtion in thl T 
 
 h^^^^^hoalh' Z ^ •^''"'* ""■^•^^^""ry there ./"-^^ 
 
 Jburno fi i i, /"^, ^"°' ha« been held Thl ^.' '" *^^'« 
 
 S"; V the Uni™ h^/;*"' 'I- J<™'viile church, which 
 " fr»™ your BoS7'"f tv"'"' *'"°'' f°™«rfy received 
 
 natter in tlie p«ms.ionl!';!.t 7 ^'^"''''^•--There has been a In. 
 
 - ■ ' ir^r"''^ ^^ "^e Board Vvn ^^^^^ The 
 
 te of fk ^^' *^« fi^t of May lasTL "?''^'^ ^'' ^«bors 
 
 m , n v^' CharlottetoAvn chich v '"'^f'^' *^ t^ke the 
 
 ' th \^"* *^«-^ ^ere pWs^5^o L ^Tu ^""^-^ reluctant^ 
 
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 38 
 
 them. Your Board are glad to learn, that Baptist principles 
 making quite rapid progress in this important Island. Tliey thei 
 fore recommend energetic measu^'cs in Home Mission work, 
 prospects are encouraging, and success is sure to foUo'Wi faith 
 ! efforts in this field. 
 
 3. Newfoundland. — Your Board have long felt a deep interest] 
 the Province of Newfoundland. They wished to explore 
 country with a view to establish one or two Baptist missions .tb 
 but a suitable person could not readily be found to i)erfora 
 work. In July last your Board were happy to learn that tin- EJ 
 George Annstrong and Dr. McDonald "were willing to visit] 
 ! I explore the Island. These brethren undertook the work audi 
 
 formed it with entire satisfaction to the Board. They prei)areilj 
 sent forward a voluminous and excellent report. Your 
 believe with this committee of exploration that two mistfionn sh 
 be planted in Newfoundland as early as circumstances will 
 and thai two others should soon follow them. Your Board sina 
 hope that some of our brethren who were once filled witil 
 Foreign Missionary spirit, but were deterred from going ah 
 will be divinely directed to labor in Newfoundland. The foUoj 
 extract from the committee's report will shew how necessarvj 
 for your Board to undertake missionary work there : 
 
 " The work which you were pleased to assign to us, viz : to ; 
 the gospel in Newfoundland, to explore the country with a vij 
 ascertain the spiritual condition and wants of the people, and« 
 out any of our brethren who may be there, and to see what op 
 exist for missionary work by our denomination, we have perf 
 to the best of our ability in the limited time at our disposal. " 
 
 *• St. John's, Newfoundland. — It is no easy matter totracothej 
 of the Baptists who from time to time settled here. Mi'. Tnrna 
 England, preached in the Temperance Hall, a few years ago, foj 
 twelve months. He was supported by a Mr. Muir, a weaW 
 chant of the place. Mr. Muir died after Mr. Turner had be 
 about a year, and his widow v.ent home to England. Mr. Tun 
 by this providence, deprived of his support, and left the I 
 The few members gathered in by him being open communioaj 
 became absorbed by the other denominations. The most ( 
 united with the Congregational church." 
 
 " Harbour Grace. — There ib one solitary Baptist in this to«ii| 
 inhabitants. He is a respectable man, a druggist. He nowi 
 with the Presbyterians. The District Judge is a son 
 Bennett, of Windsor. He has become an Episcopalian. W| 
 he would be friendly to the Baptists were we to start aj 
 there." 
 
 " Notre Dame Bay. — Quito a number of Nova Scotians, 
 them oeveral Baptists, were employed at the copper mines] 
 opened at Betts' Cove, in Notre Dame Bay, by Mr. Ellershof 
 and favorably known in Nova Scotia. It was deemed highly ; 
 desirable that one of us should proceed northward on tlnj 
 exploration, examine the abova named Cove in particula 
 friends, and preach the Gospel, ascertain all tlie facts pos.sil) 
 on the objects of our mission, and do all in our power to f 
 
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 ptist princii>les 
 land. Tlicytt 
 lission ^vork. 
 to foUovtfaitW 
 
 It a deep mterest] 
 lied to explore 
 a,tist missv'>i^s .tb 
 md to pevfo™; 
 3 learn tliat the 
 
 Avilling to visit I 
 k the ^vork audi 
 I Tlvey pvepared| 
 
 report. Your " 
 
 at two wisft'i'^'w SB 
 
 imstances will K 
 
 Your Board smrf 
 
 ,e once filled vi- 
 ed from go^^g ; 
 udland. ll^^^^'l^l 
 ijw bow necessary] 
 
 ck there 
 ign to us, viz : to ' 
 Country with a 
 )f the people, andii 
 ,nd to see what o 
 ion, we have F 
 
 at our disposal. 
 Ixnatter to trace' 
 
 klhere 
 
 Mr.Turni 
 
 few years ago, 
 &i'. Muir, a wea 
 
 in 
 
 Turner 
 gland 
 
 had be 
 Mr. 'run 
 and loft the 
 igopencommumon,] 
 
 tioJis. The most 
 
 iaptist 
 
 uggist 
 
 in this to\vi 
 lie now' 
 
 ludg' 
 
 is a son 
 
 adge IS ". - 
 Episcopalian 
 
 jge we have at heart, the glory of God, the salvation of sinners, and 
 (promotion of truth and holiness in the world. Brother Armstrong 
 orcUngly, with the full consent of his brother missionary, under- 
 ; the toil and responsibility of this interesting and important part 
 our mission." 
 I We are grateful to our Heavenly Father for the openings observed 
 
 the prospects of success in mission wo!k in the name of the 
 
 1 on the important Island of Newfoundland. 
 h recommend that missions be commenced in the foUo'ving places 
 
 on as it is in the power of the Board to do so, which we fain 
 
 I is the case now, viz. : 
 
 k— At St. John's as soon as possible. 
 
 jid.— At Notre Dame Bay, with centre of operations at Betts' Cove. 
 
 -At Harbor Grace, in Conception Bay. 
 
 1.— At Fortune Bay, with centre of operations either at Grand 
 ; or Fortune." 
 
 ities. — ^Your Board regret to state that their liabilities are 
 ratively large. This fact, however does not discourage them. 
 Societies of a kindred nature are in tlie same position. The 
 of our liabilities are apparent. Among the number we may 
 on the folowing : — the immmense deal of work done the pre- 
 hear, the absence of a General Agent; incorrect ideas of 
 iuics and churches in regard to the resoui'ces of the Board ; 
 love to the Master and a failure to understand their obligations 
 on the part of his professed followers. Care has been 
 of late not to increase the indebtedness of the Board but to 
 [to its removal. But few appointments have been made 
 lly. Many brethren have been recon.-mended to churches that 
 lie to support them. Several h.ave in Miis way settled for the 
 it. Others have made their arrangements in an independent 
 k Your Board sympathize with the students who depend 
 he })roceeds of their labor during the summer vacation to 
 |them through the College year, and sincerely hope that 
 pmy not sufier loss by the decision of the Board not to 
 atiny appointments. They trust i lat these brethren will see 
 essity of being more zealous in the matter of collecting funds 
 at the churches will feel the full Aveight of their responsibility, 
 do not, neither Acadia nor Newton will furnish for them 
 juate supply of ministerial help. 
 
 [following is a list of the missionaries cmployeu by the Board 
 I the year, and their fields of labor : 
 
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 Summaiij. — It will appear from the foi-egoing list that 45 
 sionaries and agents have been in commission during the yei 
 several of whom have been re-appointed. Together they han 
 travelled 39,142 miles; preached 2465 sermons; attended 16 
 other meetings; made 10,116 family visits; distributed 29,0 
 pages of tracts; 20,000 pages of books ; received 13 subsciibersl 
 the Cliristian Mensenger ; baptized 211; built or carried to coaj 
 pletion 1 meeting-house ; organized 3 churches and 9 8abh 
 Schools; and performed 801 weeks' labour. Collected on thefiel 
 $5235.36. 
 
 In conclusion, your Board wish to record their sincere thanks I 
 the Giver of all good for his mercies to them, their agents 
 missionaries during the past year. Their lives have been spared,] 
 great deal of money has been collected, and much work has 
 done for the Lord. A special cause for thankfulness is found \ 
 the fact that although the pressure in money matters was so seva 
 about the same amount of funds came into the Treasurer's handj| 
 were received last year from the reg^ilar sources of supply. Ya 
 Board, therefore, must speak hopefully of the future. Theamo!i| 
 of work done, the large sums of money collected and expend 
 during the past three years, and the glorious results, nuist coin-iij 
 the unprejudiced tliat union is better than isolation in Home 
 sionary work. The Board feel that they have labored faitlifully] 
 the cause of the Master, and that he has blessed them. Their i 
 has been the glory of God in the spread of true religious i)rincijl 
 in the whole tield of their labor. They are now ready to give I 
 honours and responsibilities of their office to their successors, ao 
 panied with their sympathiof and prayers. They sincerely 
 that the whole denomination may co-operate with tliem so tb 
 far greater work for God may be accomplished this year on I 
 Home Mission field than ever was done before. 
 
 Respectfully submitted on tiehalf of the^Executive Board, 
 
 G. E. *Day, Cor. Secretary 
 
 Yarmoidh, N. S., June 16th, 1876. 
 
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 187S. 
 
 June 36. 
 <i 
 
 28. 
 
 July a 
 
 11. 
 
 U. 
 
 14. 
 19. 
 21. 
 23. 
 Aug. 4. 
 
 Scotia Baptitt MMoame JfMi§§ioMar^ UmIou in account with fi^^^- 
 Jf. M£iuH£if, Vrea§Mrer. 
 
 Dr. 
 
 For Postage and Telegrams '^g. 
 
 Stationery, ^.37. Telegrams, $1.29 ■»• 
 
 Paid A. H. La vers, $30.00 ^^ 
 
 Z. C. Viekery, Forest Qlen Mission ^*' 
 
 Rev. W. B. Bradshaw, Argvle Mission 
 
 " E. B. Corey, Cumberland " 
 
 Charges on Monies received from Rev. W. H. Warren . 
 
 Telegrams, Postages, &c., $2.19. Do., $1.36 
 
 S. Selden, for Printing 
 
 E. T. Carbonnell, Acadia Mine Mission 
 
 A. H. La vers 
 
 O. H. Springer 
 
 Cha«. Norwood, Blue Mounuiin and New Ros« 
 
 Re". D. Freeman 
 
 Q. 1'. Tufts, salary and expenses 
 
 F. A. Kldson, P. E. Island 
 
 J. a. Gordon, P. E. Island 
 
In account with fi 
 
 43 
 
 6. Rev. D. McDonald, account salary $147 60 
 
 < Rev. J. H. Sanders, Digby 60 00 
 
 " Cartage, Telegrams, Postage Ac, $1.27. Do. 14.35 5 62 
 
 J7. Rev. ,1. Brown, Cow Bay, $100.00. Expenses 64 cts 100 54 
 
 I. 0. H. Springer, for Books «ir)8.00 Do 86 cts 158 86 
 
 7. Rev. W. Craigie, Pictou and New Glasgow 50 00 
 
 <> " A. W. Baras, Ou.vsboro* and Manchester, $25.00. Exi^enses, $1.08 26 08 
 
 16. " T. A. Higsfins, Annapolis 100 00 
 
 " " W. C. Craigie, Pictou and New Glasgow 30 00 
 
 " " J. I. DeWolfe, P. E. Island 360 00 
 
 ' E. M. McDonald, " 20 00 
 
 .22. Stationery, Postage, Telegrams, &c., $1.77. Do., $4.93 6 70 
 
 i E. J. Grant, Annapolis Co., $55.00 and $26.00 80 00 
 
 II. Rev. D. Freeman 30 0« 
 
 Trueman Bishop, Hants Co 55 28 
 
 ' J. Otis Redden , \,.... 23 00 
 
 B. r. Shaffner, Hants Co 22 00 
 
 G. E. Good, Colchester Co 104 00 
 
 ('. H. Martell, Hants Co 120 00 
 
 P. ,^. McGregor, Cumberland Co 43 41 
 
 ' C. \V. Bishop, Hants Co 46 53 
 
 ' K. H. Bishop, " 6135 
 
 ' I. U. Sltinner, Cape Breton 83 44 
 
 ' D. H. Simpson, Comwallis 10 00 
 
 1. Jas. W. Higgins, Cumberland Co 70 00 
 
 ' Rev. G. Armstrong, Cape Breton 40 89 
 
 " J. B. Mct^uillan, Antigonishe Co 16 00 
 
 ' E. T. Carbonell, Colchester and Cumberland Co 181 22 
 
 Rev. P. A. Shields, Riverdale, Yarmouth Co 60 00 
 
 P. 0. Order, Postages, &c., $2.76. Do., $1.60. Stationer}-, $1.00 5 8« 
 
 124. Rev. A. \V. Barss, Guysboro' 25 00 
 
 7. Rev. D. W. Crandall, Pugwash 12 60 
 
 8. " T. C. DeLong, Tancook 50 00 
 
 " L. M. Weeks, Ouvsboro' Co 118 31 
 
 ' M. W. Brown, P. E. Island 44 00 
 
 |21. Rev. J. M. Cramp, for Books 57 00 
 
 " L. M. Weeks, Guysboro' Co 42 64 
 
 " W. B. Bradahaw, Arg>'Ie 181 00 
 
 Trueman Bishop, Hants Co 40 72 
 
 [29. Rev. Mr. Gordon, P. R. Island 60 00 
 
 h4. " O. Parker, Lichfield, &c 47 00 
 
 0. " A. W. Barss, Guysboro' Co 26 00 
 
 Duty on Books, *4.00. Stationerj-, 16ct8 4 16 
 
 Ceo. H. Springer, for Books 100 00 
 
 Rev. E. N. Archibald, Shelhume Co 30 00 
 
 P. 0. Order, Postages, &c., $1.00. Do., 99 cts. Do., $2.29 4 28 
 
 [14. Rev. G. Armstrong, Cape Breton and Newfoundland 128 84 
 
 F. A. Crawlev, Lunenburg Co 56 00 
 
 Rev. W. B. liradshaw 119 00 
 
 l!4. 0. H. Springer, for Books, $60.00. Premium, 26 cts 60 25 
 
 ■ Rev. P. A. Shields 120 00 
 
 8. E. T. Carbonnell 12 36 
 
 Rev. F. A. Kidson 28 50 
 
 W. H.Robinson 59 60 
 
 Rev. T. A. Higgins 348 58 
 
 119. " J. B. McQuillin, coll. on field 7 74 
 
 Duty, Postage, Ac, $6.30. Do. $1.55 '. 7 85 
 
 G. H. Springer, for Books 20 47 
 
 M. W. Brown 12 60 
 
 Rev. C. L Graves 256 (3 
 
 la. C. W. Bishop .50 47 
 
 t Rev. D. Freeman 160 01 
 
 lis. " O. Armstrong 10 00 
 
 J. C. Plumb 20 00 
 
 W. H. Robinson 36 60 
 
 B.P. Shafner 31 00 
 
 Rev. D. McDonald, P. E. Island 277 47 
 
 Telegnmi, Postage, &c., $3.40. Do. 59 cts 3 90 
 
 Rev. Dr. McDonald 4 50 
 
 Jas. W. Higgins 38 00 
 
 Geo. H. Springer, for Books 106 00 
 
 Rev.. J. B. McQuillin 43 41 
 
 Telegrams, Postage, &c 2 63 
 
 Rev. E. N. Archibald, Sholbume 675 00 
 
 8. Sclden, for Printing 6 00 
 
 Chas. Norwood .' 4 22 
 
 Rev.T. A, Higgins 169 23 
 
 ( 
 
 ■f»- 
 
44 
 
 Ma? 81 
 
 1876. 
 
 June 23, 
 
 28, 
 
 July 3 
 
 u 
 
 6. 
 
 ■a 
 
 <( 
 
 « 
 
 7. 
 
 « 
 
 16. 
 
 19. 
 
 a 
 
 20. 
 
 24. 
 
 a 
 
 30. 
 Aug. 2. 
 
 6. 
 
 1 
 
 :■ 
 
 , 
 
 ii 
 
 « 
 
 23. 
 
 (( 
 
 (« 
 
 « 
 « 
 
 « 
 
 Oct. 0. 
 
 11. 
 
 14. 
 « 
 
 16. 
 
 « 
 
 Nov. 17. 
 <{ 
 
 (t 
 
 (. 
 
 « 
 
 « 
 « 
 
 19. 
 (t 
 
 26. 
 
 Dec. 
 
 « 
 
 « 
 
 « 
 
 22. 
 24. 
 
 1876. 
 
 Jan. 7. 
 
 « 
 
 14. 
 19. 
 
 « 
 
 24. 
 25. 
 
 Rev. J.Shaw, P. E. Island tiO( 
 
 A. W. liarHS ^( 
 
 C. C. BurgesH, P. £. Island 4M 4] 
 
 Gardner 'I'ufts M< ( 
 
 Rev. P. A. Shields 195(1 
 
 E. T. Carbonnell ilButl 
 
 Rev. J. H. Sanders, Dlgby 1925 
 
 Balance in hand 
 
 > 
 
 •8278 J 
 
 CR. ■ 1 
 
 By Balance in hand 1338^* ^ 
 
 Received from Prof. U. M. Welton, account of Windsor Church (i 
 
 Book."! sold. $6.00. Do.. |i2.M 8^ ^ 
 
 Z. C. Vickery, Forest Glen Mission. .. W^^ 
 
 CheboKue, (Yarmouth County) Church Ul 
 
 Peter Puint, ir.. Esq., Port Ilawkesbury j| 
 
 8aml. Hall, Lsq.. Annapolis Ferry 1^«b iq 
 
 Mrs. Alex, ^lobertson. Halifax iflK, f 
 
 Central Association .W^" 
 
 Western do balance 291 
 
 N. P. Oiding. Esq.. New (ilasgow 21 
 
 Interest on Debentures 43i 
 
 Wm. Frizzle, $2.00. .Jas McDonald, $2.00 41 
 
 A Friend, P. E. Island, $5.00. Mrs. M. Chandler, Arichat, $1.00 i^ ,. 
 
 Eastern Association , 23S^^ ' 
 
 Interest from bequest of Hon. C. R. Bill Ml 
 
 Beaver River Church. Yarmouth Co 3l 
 
 Matthew Archibald, Esq., Truro if 
 
 New Tusket CI urch, $4.16. Mr. Sabean, $2.00 (^ .. j 
 
 Friend at New Tusket iH « j 
 
 Books sold by G. Tufts, and others MB <. 
 
 Prince Edward Island Treasury l^iH >< i 
 
 Rev. D. McDonald, P. E. Island 47H ,. { 
 
 Geo. S. Parker, Milton. Queeus Co 2iH 1. 1 
 
 David Lyons, $1.00. Mrs. Jas. Caldwell, $1.00 3H .1 p 
 
 WestBay Church zH .1 V 
 
 S. Freeman, Esq., M. P. P., $2.00. T. H. Raudall, $1.00 3H<. S 
 
 X. Z. Chipmun... 1^ " 
 
 C. Pinkney, Esq., $1.00. Avard Longley, Esq., M. P. P., $1.00 t^ <4 jj 
 
 Rev. S. March, $1.00. Mark Curry, Esq., $4.00 (■» p 
 
 Sale of Books, $2.43. Do.. $9.39. Do.. $9.25 2lH« X' 
 
 Indian Harbor Church, $7.00. Ist St. Mary's Church, $0.00 UHu «: 
 
 Mrs. .John Leggo, $2.00. Mrs. Luke Pineo, 00 cts 2^ 
 
 Pictou and New Glasgow ^Mt 1 R^ 
 
 Uigg, Alexander and Belfast 3M^ ^^ 
 
 Books, $21.20. Do., $4.09 2il 
 
 Matthew Stewart Graham's legacy **^fcineda 
 
 G. E. Good. Stewiacke collection 60^^ 
 
 C.H.Martell,Maitland and Noel collection 1H| 
 
 E. J. Grant, Parker's Cove and Lichfield collection. ... 251 
 
 P. S. McGregor, Cumberland and Colchester " *^'| 
 
 C. W. Bishop, Hants County " «l 
 
 I{.H.Bishop, " " ''HMlait J 
 
 Trueman Bishop, " " ^^B^ 
 
 I. R. Skinner, Cape Breton " *J^b'' 
 
 D. H. Simpson, Pereaux " jjB • For 
 
 A Friend, Guysboro' 2H*" '' 
 
 Jas. W. Higgms, collected Colchester and Cumbe«Iand J^BS. " 
 
 Kev. Geo. ATuistrong, collected Cape Breton <^B 't- 
 
 " J. B. McQuillan, '• Pctou. $8.00. Donation, $8.00 1^2. 
 
 E. T. Carbonnell, " Folly Lake, Colchester 
 
 Rev. P. A. Shields. " Rlverdule 3^ « " 
 
 Wm. C. Bill, Esq., Billtown 
 
 Portaupique Mission Society l^BM. « 
 
 Interest on Debentures 
 
 Books sold, $2.20. Do., $50.94 ^ 
 
 ■ l< Bah 
 
 Westport Church. $11.00. Onslow West Church, $7.00 
 
 L. M. Weeks, collection Isaacs Harbor, &c 'i^n n, • 
 
 M.W.Brown, » P. E. Island... «■;« "yba 
 
 E. Baymer, $1.50. John McLean, Hants Co., $1.60 ■ . 
 
 Wolfville Baptist Sunday School ■ i ., 
 
 Rev.J.M. Cramp ■» v V 
 
 Indian narbor(we8t) Church ■» r 
 
 2nd Church St. Margaret's Bay ^^ oe«v( 
 
 Brookfield Church, Queens Co., $8.37. 25th— Great Village Ch.. $10.40 
 H. A. Davidson, Esq., River Philip 
 
27. Pleasant River Brnnch Brookfleld Church, Queens Co $fOB 
 
 1. Deacon Amos H. Kcott, (JlicljoKue SOO 
 
 3. Chester Church, tlO.OO. J. W. Barss, Esq , (2S.00 SS^OO 
 
 •' lUrwick Church 1(123 
 
 7. Cambridge Church, ffl.OO. Mm. S-.rah Shaw. 60 cts §80 
 
 « Mii^.H Sopliln Bishop. $1.00. A Friend, (iuysboro', fl 0.00 17 00 
 
 23. Kiist KagKeJ Island Church. fS.OO. 2V)th— Port Hawkesbury Ch., f7.00 12.00 
 
 [chfl. (iuysboro' and Mancliester Ch.. $26.0«. »th— River .}ohn Ch., $'.^.U5... 4ft 05 
 
 13, lU-v. U. Armstrong, collection in Newfoundland 12 27 
 
 " riirtof Legacy of Hon. C.U. Will IWW 
 
 » !•. A. Crawley, collection Lunenburg. $61.00. Donation, $4.00 8000 
 
 » Rev. O. Parker, " LichHeld, ic 4S0O 
 
 14. *< W. B. Braidshaw, collection Argyle T60 00 
 
 23. Books sold, $00.00. Do., $3a.0<l and$lo.58 il224 
 
 1. Itcv. P. A. Shields, collection Osborne. $100.00. Donation, $:iy.00 120 00 
 
 3. A Friend, Gi-ysboro', $W.00. Great Village Church, $2.75 2278 
 
 8. 1'pper Londonderry Church, $9.00. Wilmot Church. $10.00 I»fl0 
 
 « Montague. P. E. Island. $4.60. Grand 111 ver. P. K. Island, $24.00 28 60 
 
 " W. H. Uobinson, collection Wine Harbor and vicinity 69 6^ 
 
 » Rev. T. A. Higglns, " Annapolis 34858 
 
 19. 2ii<i St. Mary's Church 7 74 
 
 h; 14. Tort Williams Sunday School, a collection 12 60 
 
 '■ Bev. C. I. Graves, donntion 266 53 
 
 « " P. A. Shields, collected 17000 
 
 " " D. Freeman, " Pictou Co 16001 
 
 « K8tate Hon. C. R. Bill 10 00 
 
 •• Ohio Churc'i, Yarmouth Co., $3.97. Wilmot Church, $'.M.OO 23 97 
 
 31, First Yarmouth Church 469 76 
 
 « Interest on Debentures 4380 
 
 Temple Church, Yarmouth 86 67 
 
 Milton *' '* 2000 
 
 Kiv. I). McDonald, collected 177 47 
 
 F. E. Island Treasury 100 00 
 
 Rev. Dr. McDonald, collected in Newfoundland 4 50 
 
 Books sold 3940 
 
 Rev. E. N. Archibald, collection .She burne & vicinity 675 00 
 
 D. Weber, $3.00. Mrs. S. A. Weber. $1.00 1 By ; - -» 
 
 A Friend, $1.00. Mrs. Noonen, $1.00 | S. Sefden, | """ 
 
 C. Norwood, collected New Ross 4 22 
 
 Annapolis and Round Hill 00 23 
 
 Rev.T. A. Hlggins, donation 10000 
 
 ' " J. Shaw, collection Cnpe Breton 6001 
 
 ' Jesse Warner, per Rev. J. H.Sanders 100 
 
 C. V. Burgess, collection North River, P. E. Island 490 42 
 
 ' G. Tufts, books sold 33400 
 
 ' Rev, P. A. Shields, collected on missionary tour 105 00 
 
 ' •• J.H.Sanders, " Digby and vicinity 19266 
 
 1, By balance in hand 220 69 
 
 nined and found correct. 
 
 J.C. Andehsox. 
 J. H. Halky, 
 
 $8278 22 
 
 Auditors. 
 
 iiaH French JtMii$ion in account with Pearl 9. KtuMeif, VreaiHrer, 
 
 Dh. 
 
 >. For cash paid Rev. M. Normandy $140 00 
 
 iM. " «' " 700 
 
 " " " 2500 
 
 •I. •' « •' 1.3407 
 
 2. " " « 160 
 
 6, 
 18, 
 111. 
 
 « 
 « 
 « 
 
 
 307 63 
 10 00 
 18 45 
 
 $644 28 
 
 1. Oaiance due Treasurer.... i>.> $177 
 
 Cb. 
 
 Bybsilanceln hand $148 70 
 
 " from Western Association 03 00 
 
 « " Central " 2766 
 
 JW. Mrs. Joseph Reid, Minudie 4 00 
 
 l». Kftstern Association 3*64 
 
 |M, Beaver River Church. 12 00 
 
 
July 26. Mrs. Jos. Shaw, Milton Church (2500 
 
 Aug. 2. Dcerfleld Church 800 
 
 Deo. 2. M. Normandy, collected on field 160 
 
 1876. 
 
 March6. " " on missionary tour 307S.t 
 
 " nev. Obed Parker 2 00 
 
 May 8. Wm. Armstruug, Qranville 100 
 
 " M. Normandy, collected 845 
 
 31. Balance 177 
 
 Examined and found correct. 
 
 ml 
 
 •T. 8. BaptitI n. JfM. WTMien-^Themlogical MPeparlmenl— in accc 
 with tFearl MB, MLiuttefi, Vreaturer. 
 
 1875. DB. 
 
 July 7. For cash paid Prof, D. M. Welton $105 00 
 
 Aug. 4. " " " 10000 
 
 24. '♦ " " 3500 
 
 Nov. 16. " "• " 10000 
 
 Dec. 20. " •' " 2000 
 
 1876. 
 
 Mar. 30. " " " 100(jO 
 
 May ». " " " 6O00 
 
 June 1. For Balance due Treasurer. (217 29 
 
 1876. Cr. 
 
 June 23. By Balance In hand $ 700 
 
 July 7. Cash from W. N. Wickwlre, Esa., Halifax 1000 
 
 " Unappropriated funds of Central Association SO 00 
 
 13. Wm. Curnmlngs, Esq., Truro 25 00 
 
 <' Isaac Blair, Esq., « 500 
 
 " Prof.D. M. Welton 5000 
 
 " J. W. Whitman, Esq.. Halifax 900 
 
 " A Friend at Eastern Association 631 
 
 28. Collection at P. E. Island Association 1750 
 
 «' •' Aunt Jessie." P. E. Island, (5.00 U. S. Currency 4 40 
 
 « Mrs. P. Huestis, Temple Church 250 
 
 Dec. 2. C. Jost, Esq., Guysboro' 2000 
 
 1876. 
 
 Mar. 30. Prof. D. M. Welton, donation lOOOO 
 
 May 31. Balance 217 29 
 
 Examined and found correct. 
 
 J. C. AKDEUSOX. I A,.^i*r.,o 
 
 J. H. Halky, i A-uditors. 
 
 Liabilities & Assets Home Mission Board, May 31,1 
 
 LIABILITIES. 
 
 Home Mission. Nova Scotia Proper. 
 
 E. J. Grant ^ 16 00 Rev. E. T. Carbonell 
 
 Rev. A. E. Ingram 138 00 " P. A. Shields 
 
 " E. N. Archibald, 96 00 " D. W. Crandall 
 
 '• John Brown 64 64 J. C. Plumb 
 
 P. S. McGregor 62 69F. A. Crawley 
 
 R. A. Bishop 84 65 M. W. Brown 
 
 D.McLeod 160 00 Rev. Obed. Parker 
 
 I. R. Skinner 134 56; " D. Freeman 
 
 Rev. G. W. Thoma* 166 00 " W. B. Bradshaw.... 
 
 " T. A. Higgins 728 88 Charles Norwood 
 
 Wm. Spencer 60 OOS. Selden 
 
 D.H.Simpson 86 00, 
 
 Re?. D. McDonald 40 00! 
 
(2500 
 800 
 ISO 
 
 307 M 
 200 
 100 
 84fi 
 177 
 
 VepartiHeHl— in acco) 
 urer. 
 
 .$10500 
 . 100 00 
 . 35 00 
 , 100 00 
 . 2000 
 
 . 100 00 
 . 6000 
 
 4V 
 
 P- ^. Island Branch. , „ , „ 
 
 JT. John Shaw . * .„ „ U ,, ^ ■^'"'* ^cpartmenl 
 
 - J.J.DeWof "^ HLh- *PJi»K»'. "«"»• «»<« in 
 
 " Fl°Ki&„---'--'' USSP^""^"'" .;; *12^? 
 
 ■■D.McDo„.,d.v.v.:::: i?^,^ TSoi; 
 
 L TOTALS BROUGHT DOWN. 
 
 ...... Nfraa,''r":..„eo J ' '■ ' ''^^^ ••'•■••■ '31 
 
 »3,467 44 
 
 .$217 29 
 
 .$ 700 
 
 . 10 00 
 
 . 5000 
 
 . 25 00 
 
 . 500 
 
 . 5OO0 
 
 . SOD 
 
 . 631 
 
 . 17 50 
 
 . 440 
 
 . 250 
 
 . 20 00 
 
 . lOOtiO 
 
 217 29 
 
 ■ASSETS. 
 
 ," " ™- V; "■ ^■". ''no in July «274 nn 
 
 ^ 60 00 
 
 Repository 273 vol of T^n f'l^'P°''^ent. «1.834 00 
 
 W^^UuS;^^^:^^':^^..^^. ••^.., .278 58 
 
 ^ iP260 GO 
 
 11 35 
 
 ^mm at Saulnierrille ^'''''"^ ^'*'''"- '~~" 
 
 '■^"^'^e^ ■.■.■.''.'.'.;::: $8.00000 
 
 2,00000 
 
 >'er River, 
 
 666 76 
 
 Total 
 
 assets. 
 
 oard, May 31,1 
 
 roper. 
 
 irbonell. 
 lields. . . 
 Randall. 
 
 6,000 00 
 $7,499 76 
 
 fialai 
 
 CLASSIFIED STATEMENT. 
 
 ?w;^»-=- 
 
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 arker 
 
 man 
 
 tradshaw. .. 
 cod 
 
 Cr. 
 „. . It., 
 .. - ^isaionariei ...\\\\\ $ 338 49 
 
 7te, .'! •■'•'•''.'.'.[[',[[ ..8417 81 
 
 Nborne, •« 1 92 66 
 
 ney, CB " 150 00 
 
 feEfard Island :.::;:-'- ^90 011666 88 
 
 'idiwls.... 
 
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 868 84 
 1084 89 
 664 41 
 
 
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 Bw - 
 
 Bookivold t680l 
 
 Central Aisociation 8901 
 
 Western " balance 2t| 
 
 Eastern " 2791 
 
 Wolfrille Sabbath School 821 
 
 Portaupique Missionary Society 10 1 
 
 Interest on Debentures 13] j 
 
 " bequest of Hon. C. R. Bill 84| 
 
 Matthew Stewart Graham legacy ^ 
 
 Part of legacy of Hon. C. R. Bill 
 
 Dr. 
 
 $827« 
 S2513 
 
 Paid travelling raissionaricB 
 
 Paid Stationary Missionaritf and Churches, viz. : 
 
 Church at Annapolis, and vicinity. S617 81 
 
 Dieby, " 242 66 
 
 " Argyle. " 896 93 
 
 " Shelburne, " 606 00 
 
 " Sydney, C.B., " 100 89 
 
 •• New Glasgow, " ...240 01 
 
 Mission work on I'rinco Edward Is^nd I 
 
 Rev. I). Freeman and Rev. ?. A. Shields, agents 
 
 Colporteurs i\ 
 
 Books 711 
 
 S. Selden, for printing. 
 
 Postages, Telegrams, Stationery, &c. 
 
 Balance in hand 
 
 $8 
 
 Summary, 
 
 ROME MI88IOR8. 
 
 Receipts, (including 'balance of last account, 9838 49) S8278 22 
 
 Expenditures 8067 63 
 
 Balance in hand i% 
 
 FREirCH MISSION. 
 
 Receipts, (including balance of last account, f 148.70)$642 48 
 
 Expenditures 644 25 
 
 Balance due Treasurer $ 177 
 
 THBOLOOtCAt. DBPAKiSIBNT. 
 
 Receipts, (including balance of last account, 87.00). .S302 71 
 
 Expenditrres 620 0« 
 
 Balance due Treasurer S217 29 j 
 
 Total receipts ^9223 41 j 
 
 " expenditures 9221 
 
 Balance in hand... 
 
 PSARI. D. KiNKBT, Jnj 
 
 YarmoHtfi, N. S., J»ne lat ]87«. 
 
8901 
 
 291 
 
 , K9I 
 
 82( 
 
 ^■f. 10( 
 
 13H 
 
 Ml 
 
 8ooi 
 
 126 
 
 $2518| 
 
 viz. : 
 
 ...«617 81 
 
 . . . 242 66 
 
 896 93 
 
 ... 606 00 
 
 . . . . 100 89 
 
 . 240 01 2211 
 // 15 
 
 '.'!!!', 491 
 
 '" ?!| 
 
 ""\ m 
 
 ...S8278 22 
 . . 8057 63 
 
 ■ii 
 
 i4248 
 344 25 
 
 $ I 77 
 
 b2 71 
 
 I20 Ot 
 
 $217 29 
 
 ....$9223 41 
 .... 9221 ^ 
 
 KiNNBT.