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Maps, platas. charts, ate, may ba filmad at diffarant raduction ratios. Thosa too larga to ba antiraly includad in ona axposura ara filmad baginning in tha uppar laft hand cornar. laft to right and top to bottom, as many framas as raquirad. Tha following diagrams illustrata tha mathod: Las cartas, planchas. tablaaux. ate, pauvant Atra filmAs A das taux da rAduction diff Arants. Lorsqua la documant ast trop grand pour Atra raproduit an un saul clichA. II ast filmA A partir da I'angla supAriaur gaucha. da gaucha A droita. at da haut an bas. an pranant la nombra d'imagas nAcassaira. Las diagrammas suivants illustrant la mAthoda. 1 2 3 32X 1 2 3 4 5 6 NINTH ANNUAL EEPORT OF THK COLUMBIA MISSION, FOR THE YEAR 1867. CONTENTS. PAOB Report 7 Bishop's Journal 11 Victoria Mission 21 Cowitchen 23 Hetlacatla 44 Journal of the Dean 44 Notes of Examination 53 Speeches 56 Letters from Girls 58 Extract from " The Colonist " . . 69 Thompson River Indians 61 Correspondence ....... 61 Rev. J. B. Good's Journal ... 62 Tale and Lytton Missions Yale and Hope . . . The Colonial Church . Addresses to the Clergy Medical Missions . . Religious Education . Wanta of the Diocese . Items of the Colony and Diocese Lent Teaching List of the Missionary Body . Contributions, where received . Audited Balance Sheet . . . Notice to Hon. Secretaries, &o. LONDON: RIVINCiTONS, WATERLOO PLACE. 1868. SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MISSION. Price One Shilling. PAOB . 6il . 85 . 91 . 92 . 95 . 90 . 97 . 98 . 100 . 103 . 104 . lis . 120 I:; m. ""'m^ .;i" id^' ■VH li 'i*l>,i/!«' -•■ fi -^r- •^- ' "^ ■ t #* *' ^ _, 'I i:;i LOKDOM : B. CLAY, BON, AND TATLOB, PBINTEB8, BBEAD STREET HILL. mi i liil CONTENTS. -"^.SS*^- REPORT. MOB The Financial Position— Pressure upon the Church— A Brighter Side— The Varied Work —Future of the Colony 7—10 NOTES AND INCIDENTS OP MISSION WORK. Extracts from the Bishop^ Journal : Ordination— Indian School and Camp ; Sad Scenes —Colonial Bishoprics' Bill— Visit to Cowitchen— Cowitchen Parsonage— Trials of the Bush— Ordination — Journey to Yale— Indians at Service— Evening Service at Hope — Disappointment — Services at Tale ; Indian Class — Consecration-Examina- tion of Indians— Confirmation— Meetingof Church Committees— Visitation— Meeting of the Legislative Council— Lectui-e— Meetings of the Clergy— Ordination— Visit to Cowitchen— Meeting of Settlers— Baptism of an Indian— Indian Work ; Encourage- ment — Visit to the Governor— Indians catching Sturgeon— The Oolachan— Emmor/s Bar— Indian Service at Yale— Drive to Boston Bar ; Scenery— Indians at Quayome —Service at Yale— The Queen's Birthday — Confirmation- Indian School— Prize Dis- > tribution at Angela. College-r-Xhe .Thompson River Indians — Boys' Collegiate School —Visit to Cowitchen — The New Mission School Chapel— Consecration of Burial- ground, and Confirmation — Rest at Last— Meeting of Indians— Effect of an Orderly Service- Confirmation at Esquimalt 11— '80 THE VICTORIA MISSION. From the Journal of the Rev. J. Reynard, 1866-67— Landing— First Impressions— Learning the Language— The Interfireter" Puzzled— An Indian Song— Heathen Dances— Misery— Th'j Town-School— Mission Pupils "Going North"— Nominal Christianity— The Death-Song— " There's Death, in it"— Revelry— Extract from Sermon preached on behalf of the Hospital 81— S7 COWITCHEN. European and Indian Mission. Arrival of the Rev. W. S. Reece at Cowitchen; Arrangement for Services— Church Organization— Visit and Services at Salt Spring Island— Chemainus— The District of Cowitchen ; Diiflcultieb of a Missionary Clergyman— First Harvt^st Festival Service —The First Funeral— First Christmas-day Service— Difficulty of communication in. Winter— The Log Church— The Year's Work— Indian Work ; its Importance and Difficulties— A New Church Proposed— Confirmation and Consecration— Violent Deaths— The Harvest Thanksgiving— The Day of Small Things . 88—86 CONTENTS. liTDiAK Work, 1807 Visit of the Rev. A. C. Gabbett to the Cowitchen Indians , PAOf. 35 30 Repobt or Mr. W. Ht. Lomas, Catechist. Temporary School for Indians— Industrial Training— Great Indian Festival— QuamaRhan Village, and the Start— Preparation— The Ceremony of Reception— Distribution of Gifts— Self-inflicted Fines— The Grand Distribution— The Language— Indian Sim- plicity—The Indian School— Attraction of the Salmon— Some make Progress- Irregular Attendance— Night-School 38-4;i METLACATLA. Journal of a Visit to Nass and Metlacatla, bt the Veby Rev. Dean Cbidob. Departure— Arrival at Nanaimo— An Accident; Visited by Indians— Native Herrimenl —Indian Fear of English Taw; Bella Coula— The Indian Murderer's Request- Heathen Testimony to the Mission — Approach to Metlacatla— Arrival ; The Mission— 7shlni^hean,ServjcQ— Journey to Nass; Camping Out— Kincaulith— The Mission Village — Return to Metlacatla— Visitors-School Exercises— Examination of Catechumens— Evening Entertainment; "Nursery Rhymes"— Heathen Visitors —Baptism of 113 Indians — Feast given by a Converted Chief— Wedding Feast- Farewell Bfeeting— Farewell Service— The Day-School— Magisterial Usefulness — " Home, Sweet Home I " — Conclusion of Visit— Voyage Home . ....... H--'y.i ri ■ Baptisms at Metlacatla Extracts from Notes of Examination— Leesh—Quhninay, aged 05— Wahsh, aged 60— Noas (Mother) Frank Allen, aged 75— Noas Simeon, aged 75 — Toah, Deaf and Dumb Youth, aged 19— Clalis, aged 21— Noas David, aged 34— Noas Nathan, aged 30— Mother of Yohous — Yahous, aged 15— Tchen, aged 57— Wahwillkoah, aged 55 —Wife of Stephen, aged 24— A Whole Family : Cashtoween, Clehs' Uncle, aged 45— Noas Cashtoween, aged 38, Wife of the preceding, Clahs' Aunt (a Nass Woman)— . David Lisk, aged 14— Tseets Looast Kahks, aged 65 53-56 Indian Speeches. Paul Legale- Henry Reeve Lakleeight— Simeon Wideemeesh— Peter Simpson Thrak- shakawn, once a Sorcerer — Abraham Kemskah- George Usher Comtsoob— Samuel Marsden— Daniel Baxter Neeashgook ..50-53 Letters in English from Indian Girls . 58 Mission at Metlacatla THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. COUBESPONOENCE. Remarkable Movement amongst the Thompson River Indians— Sashiatan, Chief of the Thompson Indians— Visit of Seventy Indians to the Parsonage— Practical Work- Thompson River Indians ; Te-kum-tsin— Preparatory Influences— Sashiatan anxious for Instruction— A Deputation of Indians— The Indians desire a Resident Mis- sionary—They Telegraph to Mr. Good- Visit of Mr. Good to Te-kum-tsin— Preaching to the Indians— Rain and Wind no Hindrance— Sunday Services ; Mr. Good entreated to remain— The Indians promise to be faithital— Urgency of the Call— Airival of ' Mr. Good at the new Uission- Indian Congregations— Catechumens 61-69 CONTENTS. I The Tale and Lttton MinioKa. PAOB Flret Impressions ; Preliminary Visit— Appointment toYale— First Interview with Indians —Native Ignorance- First Weelc ; Evening Service ; Baptism of a Whole Family— Administering to the Sluk ; Concubinage ; its Evils- Physical, Social, and Moral Condition of the Yale Indians ; Indian Liquor Law— Qaol Visits ; Indian Reforma- tion — Indian Oratitude — Spiritual Progress — Heathen Death-Beds — Numerical Progress; Mode of Teaching— Indian Deputation from Lytton— A Mingling of Tongues— Attendance upon' a Sick Indian Woman, and a Remarkahlo Conversion — Happy Death of the above— Progress, Persecution, and Division— Mission Visit to Lytton, and Inauguration of the Thompson Mission— Tlie Death and Burial of Cheobult's Grandchild ; A Changed Scene— Arrival of the Bishop— Farewell Services at Yale— First Sunday Service at Lytton after Arrival— Analytic Sketch of Indian Mording and Afternoon Servides'in the TliomiJsoh Tongue— Reception of Catocliu- mens; Mode of Initiation, Ac- Opening of Indian Boys' School— Indian Callers — Mission Excursion to the Buonaparte — Ride with Indian Doctor of Ill-Fame — Indian Tradition — Indian Visits; Services; Controversy, Ac— Indian Leave-Taking— Kaheloek, the Cripj.le CO— !!'■ YALE AND HOPE. Fraser River Indians. Extrriits from the Journal of Mr. D. Holmes, Catcchist at Yale— From Liverpool to Yale — Dangers of River Navigation — Hope and Yale District — Commencement of Work— Visit to Hope and Oliayiiiil — Indian Loyalty— Ohaymll — Return to Hope- How Indians Value the Services- Lillooct Indians at the Service— Persecution- Encouragement— An Interesting Incident — Indians Hindered — Indian Attachment to the Church Service—" Highways and Hedges "—Missionary Dangers— An Indian Village Burnt — Seed Sown beside Many Waters— Sunday among the Indians — Opening of a Day-School for Indians— A Night on the Ground— School for Indian Girls- An Indian's Opinion of tlie Chinese — Sunday Recreation — The Indian Doctor —Sad Obstruction— Death on the Way SJ— i)l THE COLONIAL CHURCH. Dependence upon Canterbury— Final Appeal— Royal Supremacy— Security of Doctrine. SI ADDRESSES PRESENTED TO THE CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBIA. To the Rev. John Booth Good— Reply— To the Rev. John Sheepshanks — To the Venerable Archdeacon Gilson 92-95 MEDICAL MISSIONS. Remarks of the Rev. W. E. Haymon, New Westminster, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons 90 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. Kifw'Cts of the Secular System ; Testimony of an American . . 96 ■ - WANTS OF THE DIOCESE, 1867. Alberini — Cariboo— Comox— Douglas and Lillooet— Fort Rupert— Lytton — Xanalmo — Queen Charlotte's Islands— Saanich, North and South— Salt Spring liiland and Chemainus— San Juan Isloud— Two Native Institutions, Coast, Interior .... CONTENTS. ITEMS OF THE COLONY AND DIO0E8B. Proclamation of Union— Ordlnatloni, 1807— Doparttirei— New Churches and Schools- Additional Clergy— Departure of Archdeacon Ollion— Baptlam of One Hundred and Fourteen Indians in One Dny— Generous Testimony— Conflrmation of Naval OOlcors and Hon of fl.H.S. i?«a(oi(«— Harvest Festivals of Thanksgiving— Laying the Comer* Stone of Trinity Church, Now Westminster- Conversion of a Roman Catholic Priest — Qrcek Church Missions in Russian America 98-100 LENT TEACHING IN VICTORIA. Cathedral— St. John's Church 100 LIST OF THE MISSIONARY BODY. Clergy— Catechists— Boys' Collegiate School— Angela College 103 ■;' f !l.V, B -*^C**«. — We re year 186 the amou in 1866, The ex sum draw been only which latl miscalcuh consideral amount cc be literal! works whi of the lov: The abc when the mercial d( pounds ha< what was < their bein| unforeseen less. Neit mortgaged iin arrear o: 8 «, ■ ... , ,. , ».,„,,,,,,, , jf ^' /'.<:• • » REPORT. THE FINANCIAL POSITION. We regret to report a smaller collection than usual in the past year 1867, in aid of the important Mission of British Columbia the amount being 1,254^. Oa. 8d as compared with 1,365A 12^. 2d. in 1866, and 2,459;. 8s. in 1865. The expenses have been kept down as low as possible, and the sum drawn for by the Bishop for expenditure in the Colony has been only 1,000?. in 1 867, compared with 2,750?. 3s. U. in 1866, in which latter year theincome was exceeded by 1,266/. 7s. bd. through miscalculating the exertions of the friends of the Mission. A considerable balance therefore is due to the Treasurer, and if the amount collected in 1868 does not exceed that of 1867, there will be literally nothing to be sent in support of the various good works which have been undertaken by the Bishop, on the faith of the loving help of friends in the Mother Church. The above deficiency has occurred at a most unfortunate time, when the Colony has been suffering from a disastrous com- mercial depression, affecting all interests. Several thousand pounds had been from time to time invested in the Colony, on what was considered excellent security, with the expectation of their being realized when wanted, but which, through this unforeseen calamity, are now for the time comparatively value- less. Neither principal nor interest can be obtained, and the mortgaged property has been thrown upon the Bishop, laden with an arrear of taxes which must be paid, or the security lost. i 'f hi . Ml- i 'i 1^1 11 ,"?.■ I Ml y ■•;!''■ I'iii ' *■ li I .; f *i ■ Ski' * :, REPORT. PRESSURE UPON THE CHURCH. At the present time, therefore, the position of affairs is most anxious for the Bishop, who is responsible for payments, the means for which are thus deficient. No doubt the property which has fallen in will ultimately be valuable for the Church when the Colony revives, but two or three years must elapse before such is likely to be the case. For the present, it is rather a burden than an advantage. The triennial balance sheet of expenditure in the Colony shows a considerable balance due to the local bank, with which is deposited a sufficient amount of tlic mortgages for security. The Bishop, however, is personally responsible, and the Committee earnestly appeal for increased assistance at the present time, to rescue the work from its temporary pressure. It was partly owing to these difficulties of the Colony that the Bishop was prevented from attending the Conference at Lambeth. Not less than 4,000/. should be raised in 1868 to relieve the pressure, and allow the work to go on and prosper. The many kind friends of the Bishop and of the Mission will, it is hoped, take this help in hand, and not relax their efforts till enough is raised. A BRiailTER SIDE. We are happy to supply the evidence in the following pages of considerable activity and zeal, if not progress. It is a pleasing fact that the Church has not suffered in its true pros- perity to the extent that has befallen other interests ; while many families have left the country, the congregations have still been maintained, although their contiibutions have fallen off, for all incomes have been greatly reduced, and many persons ruined from no fault of their own. Yet considerable amounts have been raised through the various weekly offertories, and out of their poverty their liberality has abounded. fV =1 THE VARIED WORK. In the reports and correspondence which follow, the Clergy and Catechists of our Mission can speak for themselves. If we REPORT. look at their labours amongst the European population, we find them variously engaged. Some are carrying on the work of education in the towns, or in faithful ministrations are supplying the bread of life to congregations whose services, for order and efficiency, can hardly be excelled in the Mother Cliurch. Others are visiting the backwoodsman in his lonely hut, and gladdening his solitude with words of comfort, or gathering together the scattered fanners to the Log Church for a harvest thanksgiving on a week-day. Another ministers to the British sailor, and supplies the lack of chaplains to the ships of war which are not provided with one. Others again submit to banishment from civilized society, and inconvenience, amidst the native tribes, spending and being spent for their good. We have the almost hopeless witness upheld to those who hang about the outskirts of towns, steeped in a combination of heathen and civilized vice, with hearts the more hardened for contact with the white man. Others have more hopeful work, and find the poor heathen craving for light, and asking the " King George Priest" to have pity on them, and come and live amongst them, and show the way to God. Others, longer in the work, are gladdened by the sight of the Christian village, and of Christian Indians, ivhose example would put to shame the conduct of many professing Christians of the stronger race, who love and frequent the courts of the Lord's house, not once a week, but daily, and amongst whom the baptized adults are numbered now by hundreds. Such is the varied work — supported in part by the funds of this Mission, in part by the venerable Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, in part by the Church Missionary Society, FUTURE OF THE COLONY. The work is of singular importance in the Colony of British Columbia, a territory of Britain equal in extent to England and France. Becently has been accomplished the Confederation of the Eastern Provinces into the dominion of Canada. The object ultimately is to extend that confederation to the Pacific, and to include the sunny lands of British Columbia. This is already the aspiration of Canadian statesmen, as it is of those of British 'I ft ■ If II* P Mi i ■I ! i m V " l' I m w «1- . l{ I 10 BEPORT. Columbia. ' A iew years will see the same accomplished, and a railroad spanning the British territory, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the highway from Europe to the East. This must enlarge the prosperity and influence of the field of this Mission. Its friends are now laying the foundations of the Church in what is to be a great and populous nation, but the evil one is diligently occupied in sowing every possible form of evil ; and the question is, Shall the kingdom of Christ, or the kingdom of Satan be set up in power in that British land ? Shall it be light, or shall it be darkness ? . , , . ..,, ,./■ ... ,-,,. ., ^ «— ;._. .y^,.,., . r^f •■> 1 • <•■.- T • '»' -. ;,:!i- !;.:/ :.'.. V I " ■"* 1 . r. * I ' ■ ' • » » ' ... ^ . « 1866 AND 1867. NOTES AND INCIDENTS OF MISSION WORK. EXTRACTS FROM THE BISHOP'S JOURNAL. . . ORDINATION. Sunday, June 3, 1866. — To-day Mr. William E. Hayman was ordained Deacon at the Cathedral. Archdeacon Gilson preached. The congregation was good, and much devout attention was apparent. There were 40 communicants. INDIAN SCHOOL AND CAMP — SAD SCENES. I went in the afternoon to the Indian school, where the attendance was small, owing to the departure of all the Hydahs for the north. Two Chymsean women were present, who were very anxious to be instructed. Sunday, June 10. — I visited the Indian camp again to-day, and found that several canoe-loads of Indians had arrived during the week. The most horrible scenes of drunkenness were being enacted before our eyes. I suppose I witnessed at least 50 Indians, men and women, lying about insensible from intoxication. There was open drinking and deliberate preparation for drunkenness ; some were stag- gering about to help others into easy positions, and some fell insensible as I looked on at the terrible sight. There was no exception ; all were given up to the one passion, not only without shame, but with evident desiru and intention to encourage and assist each other into a state of insensibility. All this is carried on in open contempt of the law, and no attempt is made to suppress the evil. It was useless to speak to the poor wretches in the state we found them : we could but see the misery, and feel ashamed that hard by a town belonging to Christian England such a state of things should be allowed to exist. • , ;^ . : COLONIAL bishoprics' BILL. The Colonial Bishoprics' question is very important, and requires to be settled in a way conformable to ecclesiastical precedents, and also to the peculiar circumstances of colonial government. Here we are not an established Church, but are on an equality, so far as the State is concerned, with every other religious community, and there is great jealousy of imperial inteiference. The very appointment of Colonial Bishops by the Crown, and the idea of Royal Supremacy in connexion with the Anglican Church, tend to create a feeling against us as though fostered by the State and aiming by such aid at dominancy, by which some hindrance is opposed 12 NOTES AND INCIDENTS OF MISSION WORK. lilt m< • "tiiiii!-' to our usefulness without the gain of any advantage on the other hand : I think, therefore, entire freedom* from State law, and the full power of self-organization, would be best for the interests of religion and the growth of the Church. This the Colonial Bishoprics' Bill, lately introduced by Mr. Cardwell, appears to carry v. nt, and I should be glad to hear of its successful passage through the Imperial Parlia- ment. VISIT TO COWITCHEK. August 7. — Left Victoria to-day on board the Sir James Douglas. Reached Maple Bay at two o'clock, and found the Rev. W. S. Reece waiting with a couple of horses, and arrived at the parsonage after a ride of a few miles through the bush. COWITCHEN PARSONAGE. Nothing can exceed the beauty of the view from the parsonage. It faces the south, and looks up the valley of the Kokesilah some thirty miles, to the Leech and Sooke hills. On the west stretches the valley of the Cowitchen. Oak trees stand in all directions in park-like glades, and exuberant herbage covers the ground. TRIALS OF THE BUSH. Wednesday, August 8. — At ten rode out with Mr, Reece, and visited settlers all day. I was glad to find a marked improvement in the material progress of the settlement, and received many gratifying assurances of thankfulness for the ministrations of the Church. I visited the log-cabin of a man named Rowe, who, when felling a tree, broke his leg and two ribs. He was alone, and there was no prospect of a visitor for days to come. He made a splint for his broken leg, and then resolved to crawl along a most rugged and, in some parts, precijiitous track, to reach the main road, a mile and a half distant. He expected, during the afternoon, certain persons he knew would be passing that way, on their return from some place they had been visiting. It so happened that they had passed the point of junc- tion ten minutes before he got there, and he had to lie without food and shelter for forty-eight hours, in great misery. He has but slowly recovered, still suffers, and probably will never again be well. OBDINATION. Sunday, September 23, — To-day being the Sunday after Ember Week, Mr. J. Reynard was ordained to the diaconute. JOURNEY TO YALE. September 25. — Left Victoria at ten o'clock, reached New West- minster at five, and Yale on Thursday. The weather was delightful. The sun shone bright, the air was balmy, and summer green still held chief sway over the bowering foliage on either bank of the Frazer. Here and there autumn tints mingled with the greeu. Now and then a picturesque canoe rested motionless, as it seemed, upon the glassy surface of the stream, as the Indians gazed in silent wonder at the CONSECRATION. it King George steam-boat. Lake-like reaches, studded with islandB, con- tinually opened up new developments of scenery, in which mountains of various heights and form were grouped around, sometimes close upon us, sometimes bordering an extensive valley which lay between. INDIANS AT SERVICE. Sunday, September 30. — Preached in Yale Church, morning and evening. About 50 persons were present in the morning, including 12 Indians. A large increase upon former days, when a dozen persons only would come to Church. After morning service other Indians attended, and were instructed. EVENING SERVICE AT HOPE. Tuesday, October 2. — Beautiful day. Left Yale in a canoe for Hope, 15 miles distant, where we arrived, assisted by streams and rapids, in an hour and a half, and took up my quarters in the Hudson Eay Company's residence, which is at present empty. Assisted by the Rev. Mr. Good, I held an evening service, which seemed very accept- able. One young man, a settler just come in from the interior, expressed his delight and thankfulness. For 12 months, he said, he had been without the opportunity of attending Divine Service. He entered the building while we were singing a hymn, and as the sound of the well-known Old Hundredth tune caught his ear, he began to sing outside, and came in filled with rapture, and, with tears in his eyes, sang on lustily as he was proceeding to his seat. DISAPPOINTMENT. Saturday, October 6. — There being no steamer, I had ordered a canoe last night to be ready to take me down from Hope to New West- minster, 70 miles. Bose before day, when it began to rain heavily, and being strongly advised against undertaking the voyage, which was at this season uncertain, I determined very reluctantly to give up trying to keep my engagement at New Westminster for to-morrow, so turned up the stream instead, and reached Yale after dark, wet to the skin. SERVICES AT TALE — INDIAN CLASS. Sunday, October 7. — I preached twice. After service in the morning, the Eev. Mr. Good instructed a class of 40 adult Indians for two hours. I examined the Sunday-school, and, after morning service, remained till ten o'clock at the parsonage, and then returned to my kind and hospitable friends, Mr. and Mrs. M'Kay. Monday, October 8. — Left Yale at ten o'clock, reached New West- minster at seven o'clock, and, on Wednesday, Victoria. CONSECRATION. At two o'clock, to-day, I consecrated St. Paul's Church, Esquimalt, situated close to the beautiful harbour which is now the head-quarters of the British squadron in the Pacific. There are always in harbour several ships of war which do not carry chaplains, for thu crews of i m !!ri ^ m 1: •. ' i 3' ■*! ■ ' i\ 'I 18 NOTES AND INCIDENTS OF MISSION WOIlK. THB queen's birthday. Friday, May 24. — Although in the midst of rain, the national festivities were kept up with much perseverance during the day. On the river, sixty canoes, filled with Indians, paraded in front of Government Honse. On the cricket-ground they were addressed hy the Governor, and colours, after having heen blessed, were presented by the Governor's lady to a local corps. In the evening the ships were illuminated, and a display of fireworks was made. Saturday, May 25. — The Chief Justice and ourselves returned to Victoria in H.M. gunboat Forward. CONFIRMATION. Whit-Sunday^ June 9. — Held a Confirmation to-day in the Ca- thedral. INDIAN SCHOOL. JniM 13. — Visited the Indian School in Humboldt Street to-day. There were about twenty in attendance. Children were upon the gallery, and grown-up pupils at work. Mrs. Reynard has taught them to knit stockings, and Mrs. Hills takes her turn, also, in industrial teaching, at which the Indian women are most apt scholars. Keligious instruction is given whenever the school meets, and the singing is pleasing. To-day they sung " Jerusalem the golden," «fec. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT ANGELA COLLEGE. Friday, June 21. — T presided to-day at the distribution of prizes at Angela College. There was a large attendance of parents and visitors. The young people were all very nicely dressed, and there was every appearance of healthy progress in the good work of Christian education. _i T |:i'' , 1' s f 'I ' 1 m) - ) 1 Ip 1 III , \:^ THE THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. Mrdauce hamult js built, Bond to Poor jliramer bits are savages, laoe and ;e of the I orderly , another day, and to corae Sunday, y is per- way the isequence ith reve- )served. Church, eamen of Admiral teresting, sent, and than the debted to THE VKTOHIA MI8HI0N. FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REV. J. REYNARD, 1866-67. LANDING. We made the Straits of San Juan in a dense fog, and narrowly escaped being on shore, suddenly finding ourselves in shoal water. There was little or no wind. A buat was put out, and the sliip, with difficulty, put about All that day we were in doubt, constantly making soundings. About eight o'clock in the evening a breeze sprang up, the fog broke, and we fou d ourselves inside of the Light on Cape Flattery. We learnt then what a lighthouse is. The following morning we were slowly and stately steering down the straits : grand hills and solemn woods on either side. After twenty weeks' residence on shipboard, twenty weeks* looking only on the " melancholy main," the land seemed to exult : hills, in Bible words, " to leap," and trees to " clap their hands." Still, as I looked, I kept singing " Bene- dicite." "The glorious majesty of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in His works." Yet for ages none beheld this glorious scenery save the unrtflcctiug savage : not for us, but "for Thy pleasure they are, and were created." FIRST IMPRESSIONS. When brought, at length, face to face with heathenism, my heart sinks. I have to-day made acquaintance with strange and interesting nationalities : but the nameless sin, degradation, immodesty, of the lower Indians, are simply repulsive. And yet I keep asking myself, "Is my work among them.l" I could not silence that heart-question, though the thought of such work was horror, and memory was busy with past happy work in pleasant English churches — choral majesty in old cathedrals — all that one loses leaving home behind. It was a painful time. I sat on a pile of wood and "Had my dark hour unseen." Unseen ) Nay, I come from that silent struggle, anxious, indeed, and humbled, but not beaten. LEARNING THE LANGUAGE. Kua-lum, the brother of the Tsongus chief, is to be my interpreter. He has this morning favoured me with a lovely assortment of deep gutturalfe and spattering "clicks." His wife came in during the lesson ; she had been selling oysters. She gave me a beaming smile on ' ntering the room ; put down her basket in the porch, and squatted by the fire. Thi i she arranged the logs in a more scientific manner, blew one long, well-direct* i breath, causing what Yorkshire folk call "a lilly-low," then noiJdei her head significantly, with another broad smile. As the lesson proceeded she became interested, and finally 1 !i 'i "Mill i 22 THE VICTORIA MISSION. Si^ jM, * ^'i -' ;'s^^ settled at the end of the table. IlcMting on her elbows she, from time to time, gave her version of the various uncouth sounds, once putting her head on a level with the table and opening her mouth, so that I might see how her tongue shaped itself in order to utter a sound more difficult than ordinary. THE INTERPRETER PUZZLED. Kua-lum came this morning earlier than the appointed time, and found me hard at work on a piece of unreclaimed ground in the garden. I sat down out of breath, — " My brow was wet with honest sweat," and opened my book. He looked at me mopping my face ; from time to time making pitying sounds. At last he asked, " why I did not get an Indian to work for me 1" I said, " Because the Indians are lazy, and only half do things : besides, work is good for me ; and, moreover, I like it." He mused over my answer with a puzzled look ; at last threw himself back in his chair, with a motion of the head as if he gave up the attempt to understand the King George parson. Poor Tom (for so he delights to be named), dire necessity may compel him, at rare intervals, to work ; but there is no force in nature to make him like it. AN INDIAN SONG. LfiSt Sunday 1 heard the Indians singing, and learnt a few phrases of the tune. Yesterday I got Tom to sing it to me, which he did in a very mitigated voice, " roaring you an' 'twere any nightingale," which voice did not at all coirespond with his burlesque face. As he sang I noted the tune, and to-day sang it to him from jmper. He looked as if my writing his "sing" was a powerful "medicine." Once when I was writing lie quietly took up the scrap of music-paper, turned it upside down and downside up, but, making nothing of it, laid it reve- rently down again. The air is a " native wood-note wild," quaint and plaintive, and at the end falls a minor third, like ancient plain-song to the words " Save Thy people." The words are a prose : " To thee alone we pray Come among us and bi'ing plenty with thee, O^chief, chief, O chief." They form an incantation for prosperous fishing during the coming year. HEATHEN DANCES. Heathenism is in full force now ; mad festivities startlingly near our " Merry Christmas." Dances and riot nightly ; great fires in the lodges : devil-worship all night and drunken sleep all day. To-day I paused outside the house where the orgie was held, listening to the song of the dance. It is a fierce melody of four bars, of four beats : it is sung over, and over, and over again, with an accompaniment of beating sticks on anything sonorous, till singers and dancers are exhausted. Then, after a pause, one voice leads off with a quavering " whoop ; " beating a bar or so, as it were giving the time, — the rest MISERY — THE TOWN-SCHOOL. 2Z join in, voice and hantl, till the crazy house shakes. They beat crisply and evenly, and in perfect " time." The pace is that of a polka, but the rhythm, instead of the light 1, 2, 3, and then a rest, is a mad, persistent, uninterrupted 1, 2, 3, 4, which becomes fearfully exciting. I listened till I could bear it no longer. At the Cathedral to-night that wild melody and savage rhythm were throbbing under all the service of song : a shock, and a horror ; but an inducement to continued effort " on the Lord's side." I now understand why the plain-speaking old Book calls such false worship adultery. MISERY. The chiefs wife, a poor young creature of twenty or so, is slowly dying of consumption. I have been to see her several times, putting little ejaculatory prayers into her mouth, and giving her simple in- struction otherwise. She never speaks ; lies breathing quickly, evidently listening with startled interest. She is a piteous sight, worn to a skeleton, on the bare ground, her sole covering a dirty blanket. Some- times as I stoop over her, and she, with Indian unreserve, puts back this covering to tell me where the pain is, what with the blinding smoke, the dirt, the ghastliness altogether, duty has a hard battle with sensibility. I take her, from time to time, sweet biscuits, rice, flour, or some such delicacy to the Indian palate. P.S. — She died shortly after the above was written. Her husband came to me with a message of thanks. As gratitude is an unusual virtue among Indians, I noticed it the more. She had said before she died, "Tell the priest that always I had a good heart to him." Yet, with characteristic shyness, she had never spoken to me. Sorrow had made a great change in the chief himself. He was no longer the dapper little man, whose every step betokened authority, whose every glance was cunning : he was a little, querulous old man, voiceless and spiritless, with a most insane look in his eyes " I am very poor now ; she was always kind, and true, and good : she made me shirts and other things. Nobody now will do so." In the deep realities of our being God has indeed "made of one blood all nations of men." How like was this poor fellow's sorrow to that expressed in Lady Dufferin's pathetic ballad : " There 's no one loft to cave for me Since my poor Mary died." ! , ' i'i THE TOWN-SCHOOL. Our little school on this side the water has gained the goodwill of the Indian women for whom it was designed. These are of various northern tribes, and have far more energy and decision than our own poor demoralized Tsongus people. One hour in the afternoon we devote to knitting and sewing. The first stocking was a noteworthy achievement. Anda, an intelli- gent Tchimsean woman, tnarried to an Anglo-American, was the first who attempted it. For a long time her work, even to herself, was questionable : often it was condemned and taken off ; yet she plodded 24 THE VICTORIA MISSION. 1 m ! ^^. ^ .''E;h' ' %'5-'' t* '''il trustfully on. It never, they said, "grew like" a stocking, for all was " straight down," right enough for the leg, but how about the foot ? Those most sanguine regarded it with a "klouass" (may-be), and " Mrs. Lenna" kept silence. But at last the heel was " turned," and the foot began " to come ;" all, having laid their own woi'k on their laps, waited the event in silence. When the work was at length given back, Anda held the wonder up (it was not the length of one's hand), and the curious little sounds expressive of admiration were heard all round — a circle of brown faces seeming to say, " Saw ye ever the like o'thisr' MISSION PUPILS "going NORTH." Anda's sister, a strong, rough-looking woman, who, a short time ago, had a name for violence of temper, drunkenness, and other unwo- manly qualities — has been a very regular attendant at school. She now reads simple narratives in English fluently. She has one child, a little girl hopelessly crippled by a fall from a school-swing. This little patieut creature always urged her stalwart mother to hurry her work, and be in time for school ; never repined at being left alone all the hot summer afternoon in the little close " shanty." " Put my picture- book (which the catechist had prepared for her) upon the bed, and I 'II look at it when you are gone." And the mother would come to school with a beaming face, and read her lesson aboiit " Dick Bell " falling into the pond, with delighted simplicity. She is married to an Englishman, who has engaged in a salmon-curing speculation, and is " going north." Poor Elizabeth ! She has just been to tell me of this, and to bid me " Good-bye." I gave her a Testament and Hymn- book, and her old friend "the Dick Bell book." I had to speak plainly to her of her duty to go with her husband, however grievous it might be to her to leave Victoria. She bore up well while I thus spoke, but at last down came the tears over her great honest face, and she exclaimed, " Nauilka ; hydss nika likke chaco school" (true, but I 80 much want to come to school), emphasizing her Chinook as if she stamped on the word hj/dss. P.S. — I have since had a letter from her sent by a trading schooner. Quite a party of onr pupils went together, and all received Testaments and Hymn-books before they left. The letter says, "Always we remember your words and read our books, and sing our hymns on Sundays," and concludes with regrets at loss of school and Church. NOMINAL CHRISTIANITY. Tsa-lo-wat, daughter of a late Cowitchen chief, was one of our most promising pupils. A pleasant looking, cheerful, clean little woman. Missing her from school, and inquiring after her, I find that a young settler, whom she formerly knew at Cowitchen, has persuaded her to return there and live with him. These unions are regarded by the poor women as quite natural, and honourable enough for them, brought up from childhood to regard themselves as inheriting only servitude, in one form or another, although they are well aware that we regard them with disapprobation. I am longing for the day when I can ask "there's death in it." 25 them to break such unholy bonds, and offer them maintenance in some industrial school. At present, if they were to leave their (all but) husbands, they must return to their native way of living, which will not do. Shame for such connexion they have to learn. Greatly do we need Christian gentlewomen, veritable " Sisters of Mercy," to help us here. It is a difficult matter for a young catechist to deal with. Nor can the wife of a missionary clergyman find time for such work. Labout is so scarce, that while the husband is "jack-of-all- trades" out of doors, the wife is "maid-of-all-work" indoors. Delicate women, having the care and nurture of children added to this, can have but little energy left for even the more easy task of assistance in school, and none for visiting the poor creatures in their miserable homes, and bringing the light of Christian charity there. "The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord :" there is no agency that can make up for the want of these "servants of the Church." THE DEATH-SONG. A little girl, whose father is a Tsongus, and mother a Cowitchen Indian, was very regular at school. After a while, symptoms of consumption manifested themselves, and she wasted slowly away, seemingly without pain. She was buried in the native manner; wrapped in blankets, placed in a box, over which a little hut is raised, covered with cotton-cloth. She was the only child of her parents. Every morning when work is done, the bereaved mother goes and sits by the little dead-house, singing, at intervals, a ditty of most heart- rending "sorrow without hope." She sings, in a peculiarly hard voice, pitched, as it were, from the "soft palate." The tune is drawled out, and paused over, as if, having uttered one word, her woe was too big to find another. Occasionally, the father joins in with a few words, spoken in a strange, jerking manner, and then the sorrowful ditty recommences : — " Nay-may- wilth namunna, all namunua! Nay-inay-wilth ai tunock namunna, ah namiinna ! Tahut alsii N' tan namunna, ah namunna ! Quoi cus lah sit naiuunna, ah namunna ! " (Farewell my child, O my child! you have gone to the good lai J, my child ! you have left your mother, my child ! alas, that you died my child, my child !) So "Rachel wept for her children;" the accents may be strange, but the sorrow is identical ; " Xa-vmnna, ah na-nmnna I" '! 81' - "THERE S DEATH IX IT. I have noticed latterly that the Tsongus Indians regard me more kindly than before. Perhaps they begin to learn I would do well by them, although I refuse to stand between them and the police. To- day, riding home from a country service, I came upon a gi'oup of them driuking whisky, handing it round in the bottom of a broken bottle. I rode at once among them, with what they call "strong words." 26 THE VICTORIA MISSION. ^M ^ '5.1. ft (• They admitted it was bad to drink, that I 8j)oke but the truth ; but some one had given them the liquor, and " the devil came to us, and said, 'Drink it!'" "And will you do what the devil bids you? There's death in the bottle ! throw it away !" And, to my surprise, the bottle spun into the middle of the road, and the extemporized drinking-cup, on its way to the mouth of a young Idd of sixteen, followed. Then one of the group took off his cap, then another, till they all stood before me bareheaded, with their hats in their hands. I then removed my hat, and gave them kindly words, telling thetii that they would be glad on the morrow that they had done as 1 had said ; and that they should always remember that " death and the devil live in the bottle." REVELRY. A considerable party of Hydahs (from (jueeu Charlotte Island) have camped for the winter on the " Indian reserve." I felt it my duty to go among them to-day, after service at the hospital, though sounds of revelry made the prospect of a visit anything but agreeable. I found di'unkenness in every house : I literally could not find one man sober enough to be capable of conversation. Several gaudily dressed young women came about me, but departed on learning who I was. In one house the revel had considerably pi'ogressed : one man was stretch od on his back like a corpse, and the wife of another was clearing a space for her husband, already uttering howls ct jn'ojyos de rien, to follow. Some young people in a noisy, excited state, were of the party,— one young woman invited me to drink out of her panikin with all the abandon of a Bacchante. A young man, her companion or husband, had a large abscess on his neck, with a seto7i in it. Old women with blackened faces, and wearing the hideous lip-ornament, attended the party, gliding noiselessly about, and regarding me with lowering looks. Young girls ruddled with vermillion were outside looking on. Altogether the scene was frightful. I was turning away, when I saw Dr. C of H.M.S. *S' — I; pursuing his ethnologic researches. Joining him, we revisited this group. In an excess of iEsculapian fervour the Doctor seized the young man's neck, and in an instant laid open the abscess with a probe, before the half-sodden lad knew what he was about. At the sight of the blood there was a great outcry, before which Dr. C retired, saying to me as he went, "Tell them it's all right; describe the use of a poultice, and how to make it." But no one would hear me ; the young fellow, partly sober now, demanded twenty dollars damages ; for, he argued, after having had a " metal - stick" thrust into his neck so deep (measuring on his finger) he should certainly die, and therefore had a right to expect a good feast before that event took place. Men and women crowded round me, and the uproar became general : some of the old women taking the opportunity to touch my beard, with hands femininely curious, but not over-clean. I finally explained to them how foolish they were ; for by right they should pay the Doctor, and not the Doctor them — a state of things wholly inoonsistent with medical practice. FORT KUPEHT CHARLIE. 27 EXTRACT PROM SERMON PREACHED ON BEHALF OF THE HOSPITALS. The Bishop requested me to preach the evening sermon ; and said, " Tell them some tales about the hospital." Sundai/, SejU. 8, 1867. — A Sunday or two ago I found in the hospital the poor Indian man who was so grievously scalded on board the steamer Alexandra. His endurance of pain was wonderful : not a groan came from him ; twice he turned himself on his bed during the ervice, and that was the only sign of the agony he was bearing — that " Stoic of the woods, a man without a tear." Shortly after it became necessary to remove him from the ward ; and one day entering the outhouse to which he had been carried, I found him delirious, and evidently sinking. A ghastly sight he was ; a mask, a burlesque of humanity: crushed and marred under the Juggernaut car of civilization. I left him still wandering in bis mind — it was most pitiful to hear his insane Chinook — and went to the Hydah camp. After spending some hours there, I returned, hoping to find him awake, and, if asleep, I could at least sit by him till dusk, and keep the flies from his sores. He was sensible and teachable. I told him he would shortly die, and go to the Great Father, had he not been a bad man? Now he should speak to this Highest Chief of all, and pray for forgiveness. He turned with a startled look — under all its mutilation the expression of his face altered. It was a blank stare of dread. Till then he had had such confidence in the "King George" doctors, that he could not realize his position. Blank horror was seen in his eyes. Then he accepted my saying : ^' Nawilka" he assented, '■^ Nika memelose." "Yes, I am about to die." I told him to pray always, and put simple words together for him, wondering the while at the poetical phraseology the very poverty of the language necessitated. Now and then he exclaimed, " Good I " " True 1 " At length I turned to go, leaving him in charge of four men of his nation who had just come in. Seeing me at the door, l:e tried to raise himself in bed, but could not; so lifted up his poor hands, quivering with nervous exhaustion, the fingers spread out like a bird's claws, and the skin hanging from them in strips, and said, " Kwonsum Nika wawar Sackalli/ Papa, Kwonsum a Seame " (I '11 keep on praying to the Heavenly Father ; Chief, I '11 keep on praying). And who shall say what Spirit of liepentauce informed that poor dai'k heart 1 who shall doubt that poor " Fort Kupert Charlie " has found happier "hunting grounds" than ancestral tradition ever fabled? Ilrii :■■!« • f^-- SI \Mi\ Mild' ' ./■;!i: ill' , . 'ill ..:•>; , ^ ■ i- .7 i' I !■' ; ;' Si '■' ' '■ 1 31 fi '. i :!{r ■-■! 28 COWITCHEN. EUROPEAN AND INDIAN MISSION. For several years past the rising agricultural district of Cowitcheu had been visited by a clergyman about once a mouth from Victoria, from which it is distant forty wiles. In 18G6, the Bishop appointed the Rev. W. S. Recce, M.A., to be resident, and to have the charge, in addition to the Europeans, of spiritual ministration to the Indian population, who number upwards of 1,200. A central section of land, containing 100 acres, was purchased, as a future endowment for the Mission, and a parsonage erected. The following reports will show the early stage of a work which must be considered in its bearing upon the future, now being the sowing-time, of which it is humbly believed an abundant harvest will be the ultimate result : — ARRIVAL OF THE REV. W. S. RKECE AT COWITCHEN — ARRANGEMENT FOR SERVICES. Good Friday, March 30, 18G(j. — Took up my residence at Cowitchen on the Tuesday previous. The parsonage still unfinished. No Church in the whole district, with the exception of a small Mission School Chapel on the edge of Somenos Lake. Arranged to hold services on Sundays at three places in the district — every Sunday at the parson- age, morning and evening alternately ; every alternate Sunday in the morning at Somenos Lake ; every alternate Sunday afternoon at the John Bull Inn, Cowitchen Bay. The former is about three miles, the latter five miles from the parsonage. Determined a^so, as occasion and opportunity served, to hold Mission services during the week in other portions of the district still more outlying. I was pleased to think that the fii'st service held here on my residence in charge should have been on Good Fridai/, the day on which the Church especially commemorates the foundation on which she rests and is built up. The congregation was small, but that was not unexpected, neither is it discouraging, inasmuch as the greater portion of the settlement is not yet made aware of the commencement of those arrangements whereby the ministrations of the Gospel have been brought nearer to them, and are likely to be now more frequently available. CHURCH ORGANIZATION. Whit-Tu^sday, May 22. — Many assembled at the parsonage to-day. Appointed Churchwardens and Church Committee, also district col- lectors, who kindly undertook to collect such free-will offerings as they were able for the support of their minister. Took advantage of the presence of such numbers, and, previous to the commencement of the business-part of the proceedings, held morning service. Octol Cowitc Shawni and CI] form w Over 1 other, or thai from sammei \m UIFFICULTiKS OK A MI8S10NAHY CLKRUYMAN. 29 VISIT AND SERVICES AT SALT SPRING ISLAND. May 30. — Paid a visit to Salt Spring Island. This Island is a portion of my ecclesiastical charge, and is about twelve miles long, distant from the mainland, on the average^ about six miles, though in a part it approaches to it as near as one and a half mile. It is at present settled principally in three parts — Vesuvius Bay, Beggsville, and Burgoyne Bay. Visited nearly all the sett»ers in those three places, and held a Mission service, which was well attended, seeing that it occured on a Wednesday, in the morning, f.nd with but little possible previous notice. There wad a general expression of willing- ness on the part of the settlers to attend a week-day service, rather than be without any at all, and many wished it were possible for the Church to take up that ground upon the Sunday, and have some one resident among them. There is a larger number of children in Salt Spring Island than in all the rest of my district, and they, it is sad to think, are without a school either during the week or the Sunday. Promised to visit them occasionally, which I was enabled to do fo r times during the year ending Easter, 18G7. The total number present at the con- gregations was seventy-one ; the largest congregation at any one service was twenty-four, the least eighteen. On May 31st baptized the infant of one of the settlers in Burgoyne Bay. CHEMAINUS. June 27. — Visited Chemainus, an outlying settlement or my dis- trict, distant about twelve miles fiom the parsonage by means of a forest trail, at present full of obstacles, in the shape of fallen timber. The settlers at Chemainus number about twenty, many of whom were anxious, if possible, to have Sunday services amongst them, and, if not, hoped there might be the prospect of an occasional service amongst them on a week-day. This will be practicable during the fine season of the year, and will be undertakeif as soon as possible. During this year, however, ending Easter, 1867, I have only been able to rea'^h Chemainus once for an evening Mission service, held August 15, at the house of a settler named Andean. Mr. Andean has since then promised to give some land for the purpose of building thereon a Church, whenever it shall be practicable to do so. THE DISTRICT OP COWITCHEN — DIFFICULTIES OP A MISSIONARY CLERGYMAN. October 17. — The general name for this ecclesiastical district is Cowitchen, though under this name is comprised the civil districts ot Shawnigan, Kokisilah, Someuos, Quamachan, Cowitchen, Comiaken, and Chemainus, together with Salt Spring Island. Altogether, they form what is as yet the principal agricultural settlement in the island. Over these districts, the settlers are widely scattered each from the other, excepting here and thei*e small knots of them attracted to this or that more desirable spot. Different portions are also separated from others by rivers without bridges, and only fordable in the summer-time, and that only in one or two places, or else by large i; ')^ ri m^i ;,^k : 30 COWITCIIEN. lakes, to go round which is a journey which occupies much time, although not attended with any difficulty, as there are tolerably good roads, and, in the absence of roads, clearly-defined forest trails. Distance, isolation, the almost entire absence of hired labour, and that only at a very high rate of wages, and the habits and mode of life that have a natural tendency to be formed out of such a con- dition of circumstances, are the main difficulties with which a missionary clergyman has to contend in his ministerial capacity in such a district as this ; though tliese are, to some extent, compensated by a far higher degree of intelligence, and a greater proportionate amount of energy, than is usually mot with in the agricultural districts of an old settled country. As tending to combat the effects of these difficulties, and as being peculiarly suitable to an agricultural settlement, I hoped to establish an annual Harvest Thanksgiving, trusting, with God's blessing, that it might promote a feeling of good-will, and a community of interest in something far higher than the necessary toil and hardship of a backwood's life. '1 I . I tV ' I' ■ ii 1 FIRST HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE. The Thanksgiving service was held to-day at the parsonage — a beautiful, bright, warm October day. The service was held at 2"30 P.M. — Evening Prayer, with special psalms and lessons, and a sermon suitable to the occasion. The congregation numbered sixty-three, During the afternoon, those present discussed the pro- priety of, and resolved, if a grant from the Bishop were attainable, to proceed to the erection of a log Church, suitable to what was then judged to be the probable requirements of the settlement, to be erected near the parsonage. I accordingly wrote to the Bishop, giving his Lordship a short account of the day's proceedings, • and forwarding the application for a grant. From his Lordship I received a very kind and gratifying reply, dated October 23, 1866, in which he says, " I gladly accede to the request of the settlers to make a grant of .^200 (t40) towards the log ChurcU." Steps were forthwith taken for laying the foundation on a rising eminence, westward of, and a short distance from the parsonage. THE FIRST FUNERAL. November 22. — The first burial sinne my residence here— a yoimg man, a native of Gloucester, and the first natural death in the settle- ment ! All the rest have been sudden terminations of life, resulting from various accidental occurrences. Since the funeral, the erection of the walls of the log Church has been completed. This has all been done by the voluntary labour of the settlei i, and comprises the cutting down of the logs, hauling them to the spot, and then foi ming a bee for the erection. While this was being done, I called the attention of those present to the solitary grave near to the site of the new Church, but uninclosed, and it was at once determined to fence in an acre of ground with a substantial picket- fence, and to raise, by subscription, the required sum of $100 (£20) for erecting the same. "•"' . ; , opening to say, every J Sunday acco'jnl of the of the of the as we \\ alreadv bencheq indebtc veneral yard is I Foiii PieparJ holdin£ Aprvt have bJ weok-dJ largi3st [ to be THE YEAR S WORK. FIRST CHUISTMAd-DAY SEHVICE. 31 Morning Service and Holy Communion at the parsonage. Con- gregation numbered nineteen. The first Christmab-day service held in this part of the Island. It was felt to be a great comfort to all who took part iu the same, and there were many thoughts about dear old England. DIFFICULTY OP COMMUNICATION IN WINTER. The winter is fully upon us, and tlie difficulties of distance — always an obstacle — are rendered greater by the badness of the weather — the lakes are partially frozen, and therefore impassable, either by boat or otherwise. When the frost is suflBciently severe and long in its dura- tion, the lakes are easy of transit by walking over the ice ; this was tlie case for thirteen weeks at the commencement of 1865. At present, therefore, there is a diminution of Sunday services — being reduced to one tivery Sunday. THE LOO CHURCH. First Sunday in Lent, February 10, 18G7. — Held service for first time in the new Church, with a celebration of Holy Communion, The congregation numbered forty-two. Tlie cost of completing the Church was §275, of which $200 was obtained by grant from the Bishop, the remaining $75 raised by voluntary subscription exterior to the settlement, of which the greater portion was gathered together by my kind friends on board H.M.S. Sparrowhawk. The weather is still so bad that we were unable to have at the opening services either the Bishop or Archdeacon Gilson, who, I regret to say, is going home. Sunday services at Quamachan and Soraenos every Sunday resumed — the mornings alternating, except on first Sunday of every month, when it is held in the new Church, on account of the administration of the Holy Communion. The erection of the new Church has already been marked with an increased number of the congregation. The internal arrangements of the Church are of the simplest and plainest character, and necessarily so at present, as we have no funds at our command for anything more than exists alreadv. " We have an altar," a lectern, a reading-desk, open benches, and a stove ; but no font or bell. And, as usual, we are indebted for our service-books to the liberality and kindness of the venerable Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. The church- yard is also, I am glad to say, fenced in. Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 31. — Commenced a Sunday-school. Preparing candidates for Confirmation, which the Bishop purposes holding here some time during the year. THE year's work. April 14. — During the past year, since last Good Friday, there have been 90 ordinary Sunday services, and 5 Mission services ov the week-day. The total number of the congregations is 2,032. The larg3st congregation at any one service 42, the least 5, with an u ij y '■ f l&U .•^2 COWITL'IIEN. average congregntiou at Quamaclmn of 29, and at Somenos of 23. Scrvicca liave also been hold on Good Friday, Ascension Day, Whit- Tuesday, Cliristmns Day, and the Harvest Thanksgiving. There have been 12 celebrations of the Holy Communion ; the aggregate of com- municants, 70 ; the largest number at any one celebration, 9. Tiie collections at the Offertory, taken from the communicants, amount to $20-02^. There have been 3 baptisms, 1 marriage, 1 burial. A log Church has been erected, and the churchyard fenced in, and the cast of it collected in the settlement to within $20 — the amount still remaining to be raised. Tliere is undoubtedly a growing interest in, and appreciation of, the Church services, and a marked improvement ia the tone of the settlement. The circumstances of my parishioners are such as always to render a morning service more convenient naturally than one in the afternoon, and consequently they are much better attended ; so that, if the morning services wt'O alone reckoned, the average number of the congregation for the j'o>i>", at each of tiie places where services have been regularly established (viz, Qiiamachan and Somenos), is much larger than appears in the accompanving " Abstract." ■t : i: i J M m INDIAN WORK — ITS IMPORTANCE AND DIFFICULTIES. I have been able to do little or nothing regai'ding Mission work amongst the native Indian tribes in my district during the past year. Of these tribes, there are several with a total population approxi- mately calculated at a little over a ih.ousand. Neither is it possible for me, single-handed, to do much for tliem, and work at the same time towards gathering together and building np the Church amongst the European resident population. Of its importance, however, there can be but little doubt — so important, that it is a matter of great regret to me that I can do so little. In itself, it is accompanied with peculiar difficulties ; among wliich are, firat, the time necessary to be devoted to learning an entirely new and by no means easy language, the sounds of which have first of all to be mastered and reduced to writing, its vocabularies formed, its inSexions discovered, and, after all, its seemingly endless and ever-varying colloquial idioms learnt. Besides this, the migratory habits of the tribes themselves, as soon as winter is over, and until it recommences, according to the season, or their employment in that season — whether it be gathering berries, or catching the various kinds of fish, and preparing for their winter store. In addition to this, there is manifest, to some extent, the hardening eflfect of contact with the evils attendant upon a civilization far in advance of their own moral and intellectual growth. Further- more, there has been a Roman Catholic Mission here for many years past, with its constantly resident priest ; and also for some time a Roman convent, the sisters of which keep up a school especially for the nativ) girls, and also affi^rd the great boon of taking in children as boarders, and offering a home to the orphan. So far as their labours have been productive of good — and that it has been so to some extent is manifest — in that proportion is manifested a shyness, on the part of the Indians, to come under our influence, and a diffi- Jufi/ Cowitchf the chun took pa I themselv been pre Either s( both con the Holy tiie rest, of the M though 8 pleasant on that the chui Psalter processiol influence f rONFIOMATION AND CONSSCRATIOX. 33 culty, on their part, to understand how it is that two pnities, both professing to be teachers of the true religion, nnd both having their improvement and good at heart, should yet be widely separated them- selves. Deplorable as may be the disunion of Christendom, yet that want of unity is most bitterly felt in the work of evangelizing the heathen. Under these, and many other difficulties, little can be done for some time to come, besides laying the foundation of kindly feeling and confidence by ministering to the bodily ills of the sick and afflicted, and in endeavouring to learn the language. To promote this work, the Bishop, early in this year, appointed Mr. Lomas as Indian Catechist at Cov-itchen — an addition of strength for which I am truly thankful. Since his appointment, he has been devoting himself to the study of the lauguiigo, and diligent in visits to the Indian villages, especially the Quamachan, and in attendance on the sick. The Bishop has also taken steps towards the building of an Indian School Chapel and catechist's house on the corner of the Church property nearest to the Quamachan village, which I trust will be soon completed. , A NEW CHURCH PROPOSED. Sunday, Mnij 19. — My first visit this year to Chemainus, for the purpose of holding service. On this occasion, it was determined by the settlers in that distant portion to try, if possible, during the year, to erect a small bu'ldiug, for the purpose of public worship, suitable to their wants. I hope they will be able to carry out their intention, especially as, when I made known their purpose to the Bishop, and their wish for assistance, his Lordship kindly and at once promised them a grant of $100 (£20). Ascension-day, May 30. — Held an evening service at Quamachan. The congregation numbered eleven. . CONFIRMATION AND CONSECHATION. Juhj 7. — The Bishop, in accordance with previous notice, has visited Cowitchen, for the purpose of holding a Confirmation and consecrating the churchyard. It has been a day long to be remembered by all who took part in the services for the day, especially by the candidates themselves, whom for some time past I have, with much solicitude, lieen preparing for the due reception of the Apostolic ordinance. Either service alone would have been suflSciently impressive ; but both combined, and the whole, crowned with the administration of the Holy Communion, has marked that day out especially from all the rest, as one on which the blessing of God rested upon this portion of the Mission-field with more than usual power. It was a fine day, tiiough somewhat clouded, and sufficiently so to take off the un- pleasant effects of a hot July sun. There was a large congregation on that day of sixty-three, all of whom joined in the procession round the churchyard, singing the 487th hymn, from Mercer's " Church Psalter and Hymn-book," to the tune of " Dundee" ; and, as the procession lingered for a moment at the solitaiy grave, the hallowing influence of the Church's service was felt by all present in a thrilling '' I Vf I. . • 84 COWITCIIKN. maimer. The congregation then re-entoroil the Church, ami tho Communion Office commenced, in which, immodiatoly preceding tho sermon, the Coiifirnmtiou Service was introduced, during whicli tlio BiHho|) gave tlie candidates two Htirring aildrcMHeH, ivnd at itH cIohc proaclied an admirable Hermon — all of which were listened to with the greatest attention and interest by all present. The Coinnnuiiou Office was then proceeded with to its cUme. There wore eighteen communicants, including all the newly-contirmed candidates. To many who were present it was tho first time in their lives that they had had an opportunity of witnessing and taking part in citlier of those services, and they were much impressed, as well by their beauty as by their solemnly-afiecting character. Til::. 'm^^ VIOLENT DEATHS. Sundaif, Aiiguat 18. — The second funeral. Another sad instance of those sudden deaths which have strangely marked this settlement. A young man, a native of Cambridgeshire, accidentally shot while out hunting. THK HAUVEST TnANKSOlVl.NG. October 9. — This is the second time wo have been permitted to meet together for this object. The day has been looked forward to with considerable interest by the whole of the district. The Church was, as far as practicable, suitably decorated with the various kinds of corn and appropriate texts, and preparations were made for a hearty service and a healthful holiday. The weather — upon which so many things depend — was this year most unfavourable : it commenced to rain about 9"30 a.m., and rained without intermission for twenty-four hours. Notwithstanding the rain, tho little Church was crowded with representatives from every part of this large district, and the service was heartily rendered, the congi'egation joining with one accord, especially in the Old Hundredth and the Harvest Hymn, from " Hymns Ancient and Modern." If the holiday was not so pleasant as was anticipated, as concerned the weather, all present — who, after service, adjourned to the paniMiage — seemed nevertheless bent on pleasing and being pleased. There were seventy-six present. THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS. During the past six months, from Easter, 1807, there have been 49 Sunday services and 5 services on a week-day, not including Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Ascension-day, and the Harvest Thanksgiving. Of these, 25 have been held at Quamachan, with a total attendance of 842 ; the largest congregation being 63, the least 17 ; giving an average Sunday attendance of 34. If, however, the morning services were alone considered, as being always better attended, from the circumstances of the inhabitants, the above average would be raised to 39. 15 services have been held at Sonienos, with a total attendance of 353 ; the largest congregation being 31, the least 6 ; giving an average of 24. 5 services have been held at Chemaiuus, with an average congregation of 11. 4 services at INDIAN WORK, 1807. 35 Maple Bay, with nn average conj^ropition of 8. Besidus theso, i') serviccH tiave been held at Salt Spring Island, gonorully on a Wednesday njorning, with an average congregation of 17. The total of all the ( lugrcgations for the six montlis is 1,3()0, being an increase of 3-tt on a similar portion of time in the year preceding. The lloly Communion has been administered times, with a total number of communicants of 03 ; the largest number at any one time being 18, the least 4 ; giving an average attendance of 11. The Sunday-school ban had a regular average attendance «if 0. The Offertory and the Church collections at Somenoa have amounted, for the nir months, to .^38-65, being 81802,^ in excess of the whole preceding year. The congregation join, in increasing niimbcrs, in the choral parts of the service ; for wo chant the Te Doum and Canticles, as well as the response to the Commandments, in addition to the ordinary hymns from Mercer's Collection. For an instrument, my own is at present used, which is played by Mrs. lleece ; this, however, is nearly worn out, and what wo shall do then I really do not know. We have a meeting for tho practice of Church music once a week. Tiio accompanying " Abstract of Services, «S5C.," will show, in a con- densed form, much that has been alluded to in these reports. There have been, doubtless, disappointments, drawbacks, and stumbling- blocks in our path ; but not more than is incidental, 1 suppose, to ministerial work under similar circumstances elsewhere ; while the kindly feeling evinced by all, and tho cheerful co-operation of many, have assisted much in strengthening my hands, and been a source of comfort. It is true that the hidden man of the heart is not revealed iu " Abstracts," ifec. uther indeed can it be. They servo, however, to mark an increased exertion to take advantage of, and a growing interest in, the means of grace ; and as such they are not without their value, while I am thankful that there are not wanting indications of spiritual life sufficient to load me to feel that, though this is but the day of small things, yet His grace and blessing is manifest who has promised to be with His Chuioh oven unto the end. ';^' INDIAN WORK, 1867. ''« The School Chapel, with catechist's residence, is finished, a bell erected, and the regular routine of school-work has commenced. At first, the attendance on the part of the children was very fluctuating ; and even now, inasmuch as it depends entirely on themselves, without any influence on the part of the parents, it is capricious. This will be obviated in ])roportion as we are able to discover healthy means of exciting their interest in the work. As the fine weather of the year draws to a close, the tribes are re-assembling at their villages for the winter, and consequently the attendance, both of boys and girls, is gradually on the increase. , c2 ■ ■ ■ ' II QA ■ ''W: (■rl, 36 CO WITCH i:n. Of Mr. Lomas, the catechist, I must speak in terms of high praise. He is both regular and painstaking in his school-work, and inde- fatigable in his daily visits to the village and attendance on the sick. By this means, the good- will and the confidence of the Indians are being more and more gained, and an opening made for further good, ■when our ability will enable us to make the attempt. The stock of medicines supplied by the Bishop to the Mission has proved most serviceable ; they are in daily requisition, and have been attended with beneficial results. Mrs. lleece devotes two afternoons each week to the girls in teaching them to sew, knit, «fec. The boys attend in the morning, and the girls in the afternoon ; and there seems a proba- bility that the attendance of the girls will be larger and more regular than that of the boys. That they come at all in the numbers they do, is a mark of confidence ; that they come more regularly is owing partly, perhaps, to Mrs. Recce's attending twice in tho week, and partly to their having been, more or less, under previous instruction. They all appear to know their letters. Mr. Lomas's report will contain a statement of the numbers on the books, as well as the average attendance. My own progress in the langunge is very slc.v — in foot, I do not think I can say I have begun to make any prof/resn at all. I am happy to say, however, that I think Mr. Lomas is gradually attaining a practical knowledge of it, which I have no doubt will prove most useful ; and I am happy to think that some one connected with the Mission here is doing that which I am afraid, in consequence of the lapse of time, I have somewhat lost the facility of accomplishing. The winter season is that in which most Mission work can be carried on amongst the Indians ; and as our first winter is now approaching, 1 trust at its close something more definite than at present will have been the result of our labours. I think there exist many reasons for hoping that some good will have been attained, and some reiir/ioiis hold upon the Indians gained. i f w ■I ,r (t HI''', '■!? -■ i j .'<; VISIT OF THE REV. A. C. GARRETT TO THE COVVITCHEN INDIANS. EsQUiMAiT, Way 10, 1867. My dear Lord, — I proceeded, according to your directions, to Cowitchen on Tuesday last, and returned yesterday, and have the honour to report as follows • — I visited the Quamachan village in company with Mr. Reece and Mr. Lomas. Most of the Indians were absent at their potato-groundf. I sent couriers in various directions to collect them, and, having appointed a rendezvous at the parsonage at twelve o'clock, went on to Somenos. Having visited several of their temporary camps along the river, and explained the object of my visit, we returned to the parsonage. Shortly after the appointed hour the natives began to THE QUAMACHAN VILLAGE. 37 assemble. When they had all shaken hands, and seated themselves luidei" the shade of a spreading oak, I addressed them in a brief speech, showing that the long-cherished desire of their hearts was now about to be complied with, and that I hoped the trouble and injury they had so long endured from the depredations of the white man's cattle would soon be at end for ever. I drew a rough diagram on the ground, and pointed out where I thought roads should run, and how their lots should be arranged; and concluded by saying that ] would go with them to Mr. Pearse's tent, and assist them in the elucidation of any point on which they might desire clearer light. Tiie chiefs spoke with great energy, expressing their joy at the survey of their lands, and acquiescing heartily in my suggestions abo\it the roads, &c. "We then proceeded in a mass to Mr. Pearse's tent (he was encamped near the long bridge), and I repeated to him the wishes in which the Indians had so warmly concurred. He was very kind, and explained to the chiefs the plan on which he was proceeding, and the inalienable title which the Government intended to secure to them. He promised them he would survey a main road along the south houndury of the Mission property, to intersect the road to Cowitchen Bay ; and another along the western line from the Quamachan village to the Mission Chapel, and thence to the lake. He then recommended them to take their lots in parallel sections fronting on these roads. The laud business being thus concluded, I adjourned the meeting to tiie Quamachan village. Here they expressed their resolute determi- nation not to go to New Westminster for the Queen's birthday. They said they were not friends with the tribes in that region, and that they did not wish to go ; that if the Governor wanted them to run canoeraces, or to join in other sports, he must invite them to Victoria. Then, they would be most happy to make their hearts laugh in honour of the Queen, but not at New Westminster. I promised to ascertain the Governor's mind on the point, and to let them know. I then addressed the assembly at, some length. I pointed out to them how anxious Mr. Reece and Mr. Lomas were to do them good. Tliat they wanted nothing from them, neither their land nor their salmon ; that they were ready to teach them to read and write like the white man, and to worship God in simplicity and truth. " Two years ago," said I, " you invited me to come and live with you and teach you. Many other duties compelled me to refuse. Mr. Reece, however, has now come. His heart and mine are one. He wishes very much to teach you. Mr. Lomas, too, is learning your language, and will soon be able to speak, so that all the old men can understand. He wishes very much to do you good. In about one month and a half the house will be finished, but I do not like to wait so long. I want you to begin now. Give us an empty house to teach you in until our own is built. When the white man does you any wrong, do not go and quarrel with him about it, but come and tell Mr. Reece. He knows the hearts of both, and will make peace. Make him eyes, ears, and tongue, to see, hear, and speak for you. Then you will be strong. When your children are sick, do not let them die for lack of medicine, but come and tell Mr. Reece ; he will try and heal them." And thus 'J 38 COWITCHEN. I endeavoured to show them that Mr. Reece would always be their friend to do thorn good. They replied that they were grateful. They at once gave us a house, and I enrolled twelve names of boys on the spot eager foi' instruction. I promised to send up books and slates from Victoria by the next steamer, so that they might begin without O.elay. I feel now, as I have always felt for the last five years, that Quaraachan is the natural head and centre of Missionary work in the Cowitcheii Valley, and that the Church has a great and uoble work to do there. She only deserves blame for not having begun it systematically five years ago. Mr. liomas is making rapid progress with the language. He evinces considerable aptitude, and a firm determination to over- come all difficulties. He is deservedly respected by the Indians. I trust these results may be satisfactory to your Lordship, and that you will enable me to keep my promise about the books, &c. I am, my Lord, Your faithful Servant, Alex. C. Garrett. To THE Right Kev. the Lord Bishop ob" Columbia. i i! EEPORT OF MR. W. HY. LOMAS, CATECHIST. > 'i I' iip I m June, 1867. TEMPORARY SCHOOL FOR INDIANS. On the occasion of the visit of the Rev. A. C. Garrett to Cowitchen in May last, a meeting of the Quamichan and Somenos tribes was held, at which the opportunity was taken of the facility with which Mr. Garrett speaks the native tongue, to explain to them the purpose for which the Indian School Chapel was being erected. All seemed very pleased at the idea of a school being opened, and the Quamichan chief (Tee-che-mult) offered the use of a small log cabin in which to hold school until the Chapel was completed ; others promised to clean out the building ; and the next morning a school was opened for the boys, at which eighteen attended. All appeared eager to learn. Of course, the instruction was of a very elementary nature, and I fear we can but have little hope of imparting much religious instruction until the language has been acquired. The school was kept open for a fortnight, with an average attendance of twelve ; but at the end of this time all the boys left the village to go with their families to different stations on the coast to fish for clams, and gather roots that grow on the hill-sides, which they dry for winter use. This will, for some time, be oiixi drawback to the work of leaching the young, as at intervals, throughout the summer, they all go away to fish, «fec ; but this will, I think, in a great measure be lessened as each family clears ground, and fences in gardens round their houses, which they will not like to leave. A few did this last winter, and thev have not left their houses this summer us formerly. Some few have cattle of their own. QUAMACHAN VILLAGE, AND THE START. 3-9 and one man has already had a " Bee " to build a barn, at which both white men t.\nd natives assisted. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING. The building of houses and the cultivation of land away from the Indian village I look upon as the first step towards civilization, and I think we do riglit to encourage more of them to do the same ; indeed, I think it very desirable that we should connect an industrial department with the scliool, in which the women could be taught to knit, and make nets, &c. &c., while the men are encouraged to culti- vate, in a better manner, a larger amount of land. Perhaps this might be done by offering a prize for the neatest and most improved garden each year. At present, with one or two exceptions, nothing is cultivated but potatoes ; but, after this year, I believe nearly all will put in small patches of wheat, and I trust by that time we may have another grist-mill in the valley, as at present the only mill that has been erected is the small one belonging to the Roman Catholic Mission, and it is not at all desirable that the Indians should be dependent on them. At present, the Indian villages are almost entirely deserted, as, with the exception of some dozen in each village, all have just left to go to their diffei'ent stations round the month of the Frazer River, where they catch their main sujiply of salmon. They expect to be away until towards the end of August, at which time we hope to commence a school for the girls as well as the boys, having the boys in the morning, and the girls in the afternoon, GREAT INDIAN FESTIVAL. Wishing to make myself acquainted with as many of the native customs as possible, I siic^^eeded, with some diflBculty, in inducing some of the Quamachan tribe to let me accompany them to a grand " Potlatch" to be held on an island near Nanaimo; their only objection to my going was, that the chief of the entertaining tribe might not be pleased to see me. The following are extracts from my journal : — QUAMACHAN VILLAGE, AND THE START. June 10. — Breakfast at 3 a.m. After some little delay, and several false starts, we got off, four large canoes starting at once. Had a pleasant run down the river, though not without some danger to the ':!anoes, owing to their size, and the many sharp turns in the stream. The four canoes are owned by one man, and loaded with blankets, mats, flour, biscuits, and potatoes — the edible part of the cargo was taken as a present to ibe entertaining chief. After rounding the point in the Cowitchen Bay, we got the wind and tide with us up the Narrows (Sansum) ; but here we had more delay, as most of the tribe were camped on either side drying clams and gathering roots. We made several calls, taking up fresh passengers, until we had sixteen persons in each canoe. Several of the canoes went into the store at Maple Bay, amongst them the owner of the canoe I was in ; so when ii w .. ;r. .,, a .'- ■ , - ^ f '•■ 1 ■•II* "!!i'^'»f. i-i 40 OOWITCHEN. we arrived near the Pee-nahlaliliuts village, above the Cheinainus River, we went ashore to camp and wait for the rest of our party, who did not arrive until after sundowii, when I was sorry .to find most of the men in a most ,ielpless state of intoxication, the women having worked the canoe up ftom the store. While in camp, about twenty-three canoes passed, all bound for the Potlatch. The Pee-nahlahhuts seem to be rather a large tribe, I should think. There were about 300 in the village ; but the island on which they live has no good land, so the; plant potatoes near the Chemainus Eiver, In the evening I was taken to see a man with a bad carbuncle on his back. I did what little I could for liim, for which they seemed very thankful. I spread my blankets at the foot of a large cedar, where the Indians would not sleep, for they said some of their tribe had died there three years ago of small pox. nf: ft m\ : ■ 1 m • PREPARATION. June 11. — A hurried breakfast, and then all hands are at work painting their faces. Every woman seems to have brought a looking- glass ; and great pains are taken to cover the face completely with a bright vermilion ; the men being distinguished by stripes of black over the red. A fair wind would have been very agreeable this morning, as, before leaving the Pee-nahlahhuts village, we shipped a quantity of fish in an advanced stage of decomposition, the smell of which does not improve that of the oil which was used this morning. THE CEREMONY OP RECEPTION. On our arrival at the Lyacsun village, we were received wihh much ceremony by the chief Ce-o-wholar-tsa, who seemed very pleased to see me, especially when he learnt for what reason I had come. Fresh parties arrived every few minutes until about six o'clock, when all were shown into the houses, which prest ed a very clean appearance, being hung round with new mats, &c. A bowl of water was then brought round for each guest to wash his hands in, and this was quickly followed by the supper, consisting of boiled sturgeon and Mscuit. The chief came to me, and offered very kindly to find an Indian who could cook for white men ; but, as I had brought plenty of provisions with me, I did not trouble him. Half the night was spent in singing, &c. j but, besides this, there was a good deal of drunkenness. Fortunately, the good feeling of the rest prevented any harm being done. DISTRIBUTION OP GIPTS. June 12. — ^The Chemainus tribe — the last of the visitors — arrived to-day. Before coming to the shore, they lashed eight large canoes together, across which they laid boards, and on this stage they danced and bung until a canoe was sent out to them with a present of blankets and muskets. Tiien they began their Potlatch by throwing some hundred blankets iu the water a short distance from the shore, for which the young men swam and fought. Goat-skins and muskets THE GRAND DiSTRinUTION. 41 were disposed of iu a like tnanuer, the latter often striking the heads of the swimmers. I counted 120 canoes drawn npon the beach, and I think there are at least 1,100 Indians here, belonging to 14 different tribes ; but, though their languages seem very much alike, a great many of them caunot understand each other, aud speak in Chinook. Those tribes, coming from the towns, appear very mnch inferior in looks, *fec., to those from the country-districts, while the latter, as a rule, abstain from strong drink. At this Potlatch there was enough whisky to make the whole number present intoxicated, aud I was very pleased to find that only a very small proportion of the whole took any of it. At night I got a long talk with the chief, and I was very pleased to hud that 1 could understand a good deal that they said, although 1 could not answer them correctly in their own tongue. When I explained to them the reason I was learning their language, they seemed all very pleased, and were very anxious I should visit all their houses. They seemed very much ashamed when any of their young men got drunk ; and certainly they set a good example by not tasting liquor themselves. The Cowitchen chiefs said that my being there kept many of their tribes from the drink, as they would be Viij much ashamed to see me afterwards if they had "chacci-piltons" (become foolish). June 13. — The day spent in small Potlatches, interspersed with dancing, &c. The heat to-day was very great, as there is no shade round the village, which is backed by steep cliffs. Tnis, together with the glare of the sun on the white beach, and red faces, is very un- pleasant ; and, to make it worse, the smell of rotten fish in the houses makes them not at all a desirable retreat. To-morrow is to be the last and great Potlatch, and I am not very sorry, for 1 am getting tired of so many painted faces — mine being the only one amongst the 1,100 that is devoid of vermilion. If I perfectly understood their language, and had brought a tent for myself, it would be difierent. i T ^, III IIS;--il ' < :■;» ' -x plenty SRLP- INFLICTED FINES. One man, who was drunk yesterday, has to-day been made ashamed of himself by his friends ; and so, to pacify tliem, he got into his canoe, and threw several blankets into the water, and then a great number swam for the canoe (value about $30). This was repeated several times during the day by others ; so drunkenness is rather an expensive habit. THE GRAND DISTRIBUTION. June 14. — All commenced packing up at daybreak, and when all things are placed in the canoes, the grand Potlatch begins. It consists of some 2,000 blankets, 100 muskets, a number of brass kettles, and many other smaller articles — all of which are given by the chief, who, with his wife and family, are stationed on a stage erected for the purpose high above the heads of all. M :i 42 COWITCHEN. m'l ■ ■ niril . 1 ii > •J ^'ii These blankets, &c., are really only lent, as, at the end of a certain time, tiie same chief receives them back ; but, out of the 2,000, about 400 were thrown down at intervals amongst the young men, ^ho have long poles in their hands, with which they struggle for them ; and, in case of several getting their poles fast in the blanket, they are cut or torn up and divided. These blankets they are not expected to return, and this serves to keep up an excitement during the whole day. About six o'clock it was all over, and all the canoes pushed off, and made a very pretty sight, half of them having their sails set. The whole affair passed off very well ; and I question whether the same number of white men, with the same amount of intoxicating liquor, would have behaved so peaceably. I do not regret having gone with them, as, although I may not have done much good, 1 have learnt a good deal, and satisfied tlie Cowitchen tribes that I take an interest in all their doings. I hope before long we may be able to turn these large gatherings to some good account, giving the natives a higher ambition than the lending of blankets. THE LANGUAGE. I have had an Indian boy living with me for some months, but still I do not make the progress I could wish in the language, as almost every word undergoes a great variety of changes according to the place it occupies in the sentence, &c. ; and, besides this, Indians living close to each other do not give exactly the same changes in the words, which is very confusing, especially as all are so very wishful to instruct me in their tongue. The religious instruction that they have received from the Roman Catholic priest must necessarily be very superhcial, as the priest, who has been here many years, does not speak their language, but preaches to them in Chinook ; so I feel sure that, when once we have acquired their own tongue, we shall have great influence over them. Already I have won some little influence by the practice of daily visiting the village, and attending to their sick, &c. INDIAN SIMPLICITY. The Indian simplicity, with regard to medicine, is very great ; and I find it quite difficult to make them believe that one kind will not cure all complaints. An example of this I have just met with. The man who had a carbuncle at the Potlatch was so wonderfully relieved by the bacon-fat I gave him to put on it, that he recommended the same to a man with sore eyes, and he rubbed them well with it ; the result may be imagined. On the whole, although we have many great difl&oulties to surmount, and many more that we do not yet see, still, I think, we are not beginning the work at an unfavourable time ; and I sincerely pray that, as our work is in accordance with His holy will, He may bless it, and " further us with His continual help." THE INDIAN SCHOOL. September 11. — Some of the Quamachan families having returned, and the school ^ ;ing completed, it was opened to-day by the Kev. Of( I ha in the them ; I hope As state tl — inde of the At girls, a' these lUREGULAR ATTENDANCE— NIGHT-SCHOOL. 43 W. S. Reece, to whom I am very much iudebted for help and advice. The moiniugs ire devoted to the boys, and afternoons to the girls. Mrs. Keece has 'lindly devoted two afternoons in each week to teaching the girls to sew, knit; &c. ATTU ACTION OV THE SALMON. October 9. — No boys at school tl.\is morning. On visiting the village, found quite an exciting scene — uetirly all the men and boys engaged in catching salmon, which are coming up in great shoals to-day for the first time this season. During the past night and to-day, several tons must have been caught, all of which are being hung up over their fires to dry. This may be called their harvest-time, as the salmon is to the Indiana what rice is to the Hindoos. SOME MAKE PROQRESS. The attendance at school has not been as regular as we could wish, especially of the boys, and the difficulty is what to do to induce them to attend without seeming to pay for their attendance. Of course, it is entirely optional with the children themselves whether they come or not, the parents not caring about it ; and, being naturally idle, it is very difficult to get them to take sufficient pains to learn anything that they cannot see the immediate use of. Still, some few have made wonderful improvement in a short time, which proves tl, .t they are capable of learning quickly, if they like. IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE. Of course, being only beginners in the work, we cannot at present say what will be the best method of obtaining more regular attendance ; but, amongst many we have thought of, I think lectures, made inte- resting by the aid of magic lanterns, diagrams, &c., to the most regular attenders, is the one most likely to succeed. Besides, I think that, in this wry, we may interest and improve the condition of the older ones, wiiom we cannot hope to get as scholars. NIGHT-SCHOOL. I have just promised some of the men, who cannot come to school in the daytime, but are anxious to learn, to give two nights a week to them ; and, as they will be a great help to me in acquiring the language, I hope we may succeed in getting up a good night-class. As a pleasing proof of the growing infiluence we are obtaining, I may state the frequent calls upon us to setti'e disputes amongst themselves — indeed, for some time scarcely a day }ias passed without BOraething of the kind occurring. At present there are on the school books eighteen boys and fifteen girls, and I think we have every reason to hope that before Christmas these numbers may be doubled. , ■ rtjf ill ill "iivljl «ty. ir;: 'I ».■■ i !| Ml': Jm 1 tl 1 IS-'-' ■ :. if -111.'' ■ ■^; I'i'.ti, 44 lilETLACATLA. . JOURNAL OF A VISIT TO NASS AND METLACATLA, ]iy THE VERY REVEREND DEAN CRIDGE. DEPARTURK. Friday, Augud 2, 1867. — Sailed from Victoria in tlie H.B.C. steamer Otter, in company witli Mr. Owen, of the Churcli Missionary Society, at seven o'clock p.m. There were on board also Mrs. Hanson, for Fort Simpson, !Mr ^loss, an Indian trader at AJillbank, a Sclavonian of J^almatia, going to try hisfurtnnes at Sitka, and several Indian \vome!i, among whom were some who had been attending tlie (Jathcdral Mis.sion School in Humboldt Street, atid jiointod out to mo by Mr. Reynard. AUIUVAL AT NANAIMO. Saturday, Auffust 3. — Reached Nanaimo about 7".30 a.m., and sjjent some pleasant hours at the ])ar8onage with Mr. and j\Irs. Jeniis, and iu paying one or two other visits. Left ^Nanaimo at seven o'clouk, p.m. ax accident — VISITKD BY INDIANS. Sunday, Augud 4. — Was awoke early in the morning by the ship striking on a rock. Slie was soon got oflF again with little supposed injury. By permission of Captain Lewis, I held divine service in the morning. Text, Amos iv. 12. ^Mr. Owen gave an address in the evening on 1 Cor. vi. 19. In the afternoon we branched off from our main course to take supplies to the Roman Catholic Mission among the ]\Iammalillakulla Indians, Our course lay among a numerous group of islands; though the weather was wet, the scenery was beautiful ; lanes of water branched off in all directions among the islands, oi^eniug beautiful vistas. On reaching the camp we fired a gun, and were soon followed by canoes filled with Indians. On approaching the Mission-station we perceived three canoes filled with natives preparing to start, and as soon as we cast anchor, they put off. The central canoe was manned by twenty Indians, and hoisted a red flag ; in the middle sat Father Douaier, the head of the Mission. Altogether it was a lively and pictui-esque scene, the natives being gaily dressed, and some of them fine men. NATIVE MERUIMENT. Monday, August 5. — There was a lively scene on weighing anchor. Above a dozen canoes surrounded the vessel. Two Indian females who had come frpm Victoria thi'ew bits of tobacco, biscuits, pieces of calico, Ac,, to their various acquaintances _; and one of them told me she had just spent in the trade-room half a dollar in these little presents. On the steamer moving ofl^, the canoes took themselves iu tow by laying hold of ropes, &c., finally arranging themselves in a row at the stern ; lXr)IAN FEAIt OF EXCLISH LAW — BKLI.A COULA. 45 the foremost, a chief, pi' • 'ng all soita of antics, at length, through the pressure, let go, and tlio canoes, in one instant, spread over the expanse of water like the mazes of a dance. At about 12.30 o'clock, wo anchored at Fort Rupert, and I imme- diately proceeded on shore with Captain Lewis, and was cordially welcomed by our old friends Captain and INIrs. Mouatt. I had au interesting conversation with ]\rra. Afouatt, on tho loss of her dear little girl. After ('larissa became aware that she was dying, she was perfectly calm, and never murmured once. She was very fond of having the Bible read to her, and to talk of her Sunday-school (Christ Church), and of looking at her reward-tickets, which, together with her Bible, she held in her hands just before her death. It was the greatest comfort to Afrs. Mouatt now to think that she went to the Sunday-school : Clarissa always deligiited in it. Having given Captain jNIonatt a word in favour of a Mission-pupil who did not wish to be confounded with her heathen countrymen, we again set sail. We anchored for the night in a bay xxaw the mouth of Queen Charlotte Sound, the weather being too thick to cross the Sound before the morning. INDIAN KEAU OP ENGLISH LAW — BELLA COULA. Tuesday, Auc/itst 6. — Started before day-break, and were across the Sound befoi'e breakfast, with only a little rolling, and again entered the channels among the mountains on the way to Bella Coula. Mr. Moss, the Indian trader, told me he was wrecked, a few years ago, in a small Bchooner, with two other men, on a small island in Queen Charlotte Sound. Being two days without fire, they found a barrel of powder which had floated off the wreck, and with au old musket they fired into some hay, and thus kindled a fire. With the help of some flour they subsisted for. two months, and were taken off' by a party of Indians, who at first decided to kill them, in the true spirit of wreckers ; but a boy of the party, who had seen the prison and ships of war at Victoria, threatened to inform upon them, and Mr. Moss, promising to pay them well, they took them off. Visited Bella Coula at the head of Bentinck Inlet. Our course lay through long ranges of mountains about a mile or two apart, between which the water lay as smooth as a lake. We passed a pretty bay called " Restoration Bay," where Vancouver refitted his fleet after rough weather in the Sounds, and where he built a brewery for spruce- beer to refresh his men. The weather here was cold and wet, conse- quently wo did not go on shore. This place was designed as the site of a city when a road to the Mines by this route was thought of. The only memorial (except on paper) of " 'Nest Aberdeen " is a broken chimney. Four or five white men live here, engaged in farming and trading with the Indians. They brought some fine lettuces and peas on board. These Indians, the Chilcoateus, are not very numerous, and speak a different language from the surrounding tribes, among which they appear to have been transplanted from the interior. It!* Is In.' 46 MKTIAt'ATLA. rnryh m . ''i\ ,: !r THE INDIAN MURDKllERS IlEQUEST. Wcdufudati, Aiiffiisf 7. — Ifavin<,' laiulcd supplies for the settlers, and taken in wood for the enpino, rolled down the nionntnin sides from the heiglits where it had been corded for our use, and having taken on bonrd M'Kay, H. R trader, who was to accompany Captain Lewis to the north, we started about noon, returning to our former route i)y " King's Island," and passing a remarkably picturesque headland called " Pine-applo point," from its singular resemblance to that fruit. Here ^Mr. ^losa told me some stories of Indian murderers of ]Mr. Waddington's road-party, betrayed into his hands by the Indian chief The younger, a youth of sixteen, was pardoned. The other, before his execution, entrusted a quantity of furs, with which the old chief had persuaded him ho might procure his pardon, to Mr. Moss — having previously oH'cred them for his own acceptance — to bo sold for the benefit of his relatives, only asking Mr. ^loss the favour of procuring him a clean shirt in which to appear before the "Sachalai Tail" (Heavenly Chief). HEATHEN TESTIMONY TO THE MISSION. Entered into conversation with a Tshimshean Indian going to Fort Simpson, and wishing to ascertain why he had not gone to Metlacatla, I asked him if he knew ^Ir. Duncan ) " Yes." Had he attended his teaching at Fort Simpson 1 " Yes." Did he understand it 1 " No, but it was very good." I then got Mr. Wainton to ask him in Tshimshean, what did Mr. Duncan teach them ? " About heaven and hell, and good and bad people." What about Jesus Christ ? lie taught them out of a book many things that Jesus Christ did, and after Mr. Duncan's discourse the people were accustomed to say how very good Jesus Christ was to do all these things. Why did Jesus die ? " He did not know, it was too deep for him." Why did he not go to Metlacatla ? " Because none of hi tribe went." We landed Mr. Moss and supplies at L lUbank about 8 p.m., and the night being unfavourable for crossing the Sound, we anchored. AITROACH TO METLACATLA. Thursday, Avr/ust 8. — Weighed anchor at 4 a.m. Passed "Poison Cove," so named by Vancouver, a boat's crew having beon poisoned by mussles ; one of whom, named Carter, died. Saw some beautiful waterfalls, proceeding, apparently, from lakes concealed among the mountains. Turned in this evening with the pleasing expectation of seeing Metlacatla at daybreak. A little Indian girl, who had had a serious fall, and for whom Mr. Owen prescribed, is much better. ARRIVAL — THE MISSION. Friday, August 9. — Entered the Metlacatla Inlet at day-break, and were much pleased with its appearance. The Tshimshean above mentioned looked with some contempt at the cottages of the Mission, and said the Indian houses were better ; and that they were only boys ^■l>iWli III 1 ;: ^ I: O H 39 a; a a »!„« If'!.* '') %'■ MM *i'^ ■H w,' i}m\ m ■i> \' JOURNEY TO NA88— CAMIMNU OUT. 47 nt Metlaoatln. Tho whiHtlo liaving blown, ^^r. ]>uiiran oame off, and jjftvo UB a most hearty weleomo. Heforo brciikfiist ho showed us all over tho Mission premises. Tho honnlers then assembled in tlio dininjif-room, tho breakfast being spread, Mr. Duncan niado ono of thom read a portion of a psalm in Knglish, then translate it into Tshim.shean, and lastly questioned them, and com- mented upon it in Tshimshoan. I read prayers. After breakfast ho proposed that wo should take two canoes and paddle round tho islands with tho girls. These latter were in huge delight ; tho house was full of commotion and glee, and wo weio soon off. Richard and I in one canoo, " maiujed " by six girls, Mr. Owen in tho other, with five. We glided swiftly from ono island to another, landing at several pretty spots, gathering berries, running, and picking flowers. The girls, nor wo the less, enjoyed it immensely — Richard being a perfect lion amongst them. At evening prayers T)uncan again taught and catechised tho girls. This is his invariable custom. TS1IIM8HKAN SKKVICK. Sundai/, Autjust 11.— We attended the Tshimshean service morning and afternoon. About 100 were present, the majority being away fisliing. The singing was very sweet, in excellent time and time. The responses reminded me of what wo read in the Primitive Church — full, deep, like distant thunder. After the sermon, Mr. Pnncan iutrodu(!ed ^Ir. ( )won to the congregation, who spoke a few words to them, room. In tho evening I road prayers, and preached in tho dining- mm .' i JOURNEY TO NA8S — CAMPING OUT. Mondaif, AuyuM 12. — I gladly embraced Mr. Duncan's proposal to take a trip to Nass, and Mr. Owen, at his suggestion, accompanied me, as Mr, Duncan thought I ought not to go alone. We started in Paul Legaic's large canoe, the party consisting of Mr. Owen, myself and son, Paul Legale, and three other natives. Another canoe, filled with Metlacatlans, accompanied us. At Fort Simpson we dined on board tho Otter, with Captain Lewis, who had not yet gone north. Being anxious to go further to-night, I did not call at the Fort, but Captain Lewis kindly took charge of a message from me that I would call on my return. We encamped for the night on Verney Island (which was once proposed to Mr. Duncan as the site of the Christian village), and with the aid of a tent, blankets, and provisions, with which Mr. Duncan had stored us, together with a good fire, made ourselves very comfortable. It being a thick fog, our consort missed us, but by our firing a guu they soon found out where we were. The natives extemporized a famous tent with their canoe, sails, and masts ; and having gathered the whole party for prayer and reading, we had a pleasant service on the sea-shore. 48 W:ii 4B 't' METLACATLA. KINCAULITH. Tuesday, August 13. — Started, after breakfast and prayers, at half- past seven o'clock. A beautiful day j a splendid breeze sprung up ; we hoisted sail, and re.rjhed the Nass Mission at about 4 p.m. The scenery along this inlet is very fine. It is bounded on the north by the Russian, now the American territory. We received a cordial greeting from the brethren, Tomlinson and Doolan, the former of wliom we found carpentering, the latter in the bush getting boys for the new school. Kincaulith, in the Nass dialect ; Kincaulee, in the Tshimshean, is fourteen miles from the Nass village, situated at the mouth of a small river of that name, on a rather extensive delta, and sheltered from the furious weather to which the upper village is exposed. The little company of about fifty souls carry in their demeanour and appearance the improving effects of Christianity. The prepai'ations for building give the place already an animated appearance. The missionaries had beautiful weather for the nine days they were effecting the move from the upper village, and bringing Mr. Doolan's log-house in a raft.. While engaged in evening prayer in the house, we were pleased to hear the Metlacatlans, who were encamped outside, performing their devotions, and melodiously chanting their evening songs not to the Virgin but to Jesus. W ''lept very comfortably in the long room of the Mission-house, of , which we were the first tenants, the missionaries living in a tent till it is completed, j THE MISSION VILLAGE. In the evening the natives were assembled by my request, twenty- three being present; the others are away fishing. After singing sweetly several hymns, I addressed them on the power and presence of the Saviour whom they had chosen, and the happiness of faithfully serving Him. In the evening visited the salmon-fishing, and inspected the various features of the site of the village, and had much interesting conversa- tion with the missionaries. I was much pleased with the sentiments of trust and contentment expressed by Mr. Tomlinson in connexion with the sudden change in his plans induced by Mr. Doolan's in- tended departure. RETURN TO METLACATLA. Tluirsday, August 15. — Started at 8 a.m. It rained heavily, from 1 to 7 P.M., at which hour we reached Fort Simpson, where wo were most hospitably received by Mrs. Manson and Mr. and Mrs. Horno (Mr. Manson being absent). A blazing fire, plentiful repast, and com- fortable beds, made ample amends for our drenching. Friday, August 16. — Had some conversation with Mrs. Home on the loss of her little child, of two years of age, last February. She seems comforted by the prom'^p and hope of the Gospel. We started about 1 1 o'clock a.m., and the veather being fine, had a delightful day, proceeding leisurely, and arrived at Metlacatla in the evening. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT. VISITORS. 49^ Saturday, August 17. — Duncan told me that several persons had come from the fisheries to see us. They were inquiring particularly after the two great chiefs and the " little chief." Mrs. Campbell (Elizabeth Paley) returned from the fishery sick. She came to see me to-day. She said slowly, in very good English, '* I am verj' happy to see you, sir. I (should be) glad to see Jilrs. Cridge." She thanked me for the letter I brought from the latter. Sbe seemed to understand and feel a few words of comfort from the Scriptures. In the evening the girls sang, very sweetly, a number of hymns and other pieces. SCHOOL EXERCISES. Monday, August 19. — Fine the greater part of the day. Examined the writing exercises of the first class of girls. The words " whale," " shark," " salmon," " seal," were written on the black-board, and each girl wrote a short theme in connexion with each word. Some of the exercises were as good as in an English school in respect of composi- tion, spelling, and penmanship. TJmrsday, Atigust 22. — Received a note from Eliza Campbell, breathing sentiments of love and gratitude to the Lord Jesus, ex- rr-^ssed with touching simplicity. Called on her and Catharine Mars- den, who listened with deep attention to a few words on the Kingdom of God. m if!*' ,. EXAMINATION OF CATECHUMENS. Wednesday, Atigust 28. — Began examination of candidates fo« baptism. Ihursday, August 29. — On Tuesday, Mr. Duncan buried an old woman who died at a salmon fishery, of diphtheria (they think). She belongs to Metlacatla, but has always held back from baptism, though otherwise consistent. Her sons, who brought back the body, said, that when the dying womau saw them ciying, she said, " Don't mourn for me, I am not afraid to die ; I have no care, I have put everything upon Jesus." Continued examination of candidates. LVENINQ ENTERTAINMENT — "NURSERY RHYMES." A pleasant evening. The girls sang some of their native nursery rhymes. Some were very pretty, some ludicrous, some pathetic. Among the latter is that of the little slave child, who is told by her captors that her mother is gone getting clams ; and the little thing lisps, " Eavtn, have you seen my mother ? Sea-gull, have you seen my mother ] " After this, one of the party commenced the legend of "The Chief s Proud Daughter;" but the night advancing, we were obliged to defer the conclusion. On Tuesday Mr. Duncan gave the girls a merry evening with the galvanic battery, introducing the bucket of water and the silver coiu, vhich none succeeded ia getting. Mr. Duncan has great art in D % i: » ^^^ I' . ■ ^1 si miM m METLACATLA. nvi ;> ? . ! keeping them cheerful, telling them humorous stories, the point of which they always remember ; e.ff., " A. man with a wry neck fell and hurt himself; a friendly bystander picked him up, and began to sot him generally to rights, and, among the rest, to straighten his neck. The man, terrified, cried out, ' Hold hard there ! Born so, born so ! ' " One evening some one made a remark on their Indian gait, which Mr. Duncan interpreted to the girls, to their great amusement ; and one of them exclaimed, in English, '* Born so ! " which was immediately taken up by the rest, some of tliem jumping up and caricaturing their own peculiarities ; upon which Mr. Duncan explained to us the allusion. This evening Mr. Duncan showed me a letter just received from one of the girls Thorn he had occasion to reprove in the morning. In broken English she bewailed her ingratitude and hard heart, asked his forgiveness, and entreated his prayers that she might be a better girl. nnATHEN VISITORS. Five canoes of the Kilsalahs, a Tshimshean tribe 200 miles up the Skeena River, arrived, containing about fifty people. One of them Mr. Duncan lined, some time ago, for whisky-trading, a traffic which he has abandoned. He treats Mr. Duncan with great respect. We visited their encampment by the sea-side ; Mr. Duncan conversed with them. For such visitors coming hither to trade, and who would otherwise pass by this place for Fort Simpson, the new^ house by the shore is being built, and thus, by God's blessing, many a fish may be caught in the Gospel net. Saturday, AugudZ\. — Continued the examination of candidates. Sunday, Septemher 1. — Beautifully fine all day. Played the harmo- nium at the Tshimshean services, morning and afternoon. Held English service in the dining-room with the two or three white people. Monday, September 2. — Resumed examination of candidates. Tuesday, September 3. — Met Samuel Marsden. He spoke of his fiitbcr, who had, through sickness, been at last induced to come to Metlacatla, which, he believed, was an answer to hii prayers. He had been at Queen Charlotte Island in the summer, buying spawn. He said they are beginning to distinguish Sunday there from the other days. He and his friends speak to them about God (in Chinook) when they go there. Thursday, September 5, — Occupied all day in examination of candidates. Friday, September C— Examination of candidates from morning till Itkie at night. Saturday, September 7. — Continued the examination of the candi- (lates and arrangements for the baptism till late at night. BAPTISM OP 113 INDIANS. Sunday, September 8. — Baptized in the morning 95 adults (41 males, 51 females), and in the afternoon 18 children. After the baptisms I addressed the congregation and the candidates on Hebrews 2. 23, and exhorted them to steadfast continuance in the ways of FAR^ELL MEETING. 6$ a faithful God. Twenty-five persons were iptized, on this occasion, over fifty years of age : " They must not put it off any longer ; they were afraid to die in their sins ; they were not safe ; " and such like expressions came from their lips in making their professions. Several cases were postponed, among whom were several young men deferred l)y the Bishop last year. Jt was pleasing to see children coming for- ward in little troops, boys and girls separately, anxious to be baptized, but who were too young. We spoke to them kindly, and encouraged them to persevere in the good way. FEAST GIVEN BY A CONVERTED CHIEF. Went with Mr. Duncan, ^Ir. Owen, and my son, to a feast given by Highmatish, who, with his wife, was baptized yesterday. This man had declared that he could not be converted ; but by a singular provi- dence he waa brought low, and now believes in Jesus. After tea, Mr. Duncan said I was expected to make a speech ; he interpreted. A young man then got up, and, in a pieasing, simple stniin, said that, as Joseph could not, through his malady, very well speak for himself, he had been requested to speak for him. He wished to tell us how happy ' : was that he had returned to God ; his heart was light, he was not . - ;id to meet God. In the evening I baptized an aged woman, unable to come to Church, at her own h.ouse. WEDBING FEAST. Wednesday, Septemher 11. — In the evening I married a couple who had been living fifteen years in the Indian fashion, but having been baptized, were desirous of having their union consecmted by the rites of the Cliurch. Although the Bishop had given his opinion that such a proceeding was unnecessary, we thought he would not consider it inexpedient where the parties so earnestly desired it. In the evening they gave a feast, to which we were invited. About 200 were present, and au equal number in, another house. I made the first speech, which Mr. Doolan interpreted. Several others followed, and we left. FAREWELL MEETING. Thursday, Septemher 12. — In the evening I gave a tea in the Octagon to all the adult baptized members. I made a speech, which Mr. Doolan interpreted. Several other speeches followed, including Mr. Doolan's farewell speech, whose departure all the Metlacatlans, and especially Mr. Duncan, deeply regret. Friday, Septemher 13. — In the evening there was an exhibition of the magic lantern, with the Bishop's slides. I played the harmonium, i^Ir. Doolan explained. A large and " appreciative " audience, ospe- cially at the comic slides. Sunday, Septemhei 16. — Played the harmonium at the native ser- vices, morning and afternoon. Had early Communion at 7.50 a.m., in the sitting-room, with Messrs. Duncan, Doolan, Tomlinson, Owen, and Haublett. Church service in the evening. Wednesday, Sepemher 18. — Returning from a cruise, found the D 2 82 JIETLA.CATLA, village in commotion. An immense black bear, followed by a crowd of boys, moved towards us, which, as it approached, we perceived to have human legs. It had been shot in the morning ; and going round to the front-door, we heard the hero of the exploit, with his baby at his back, give an account of the adventure to Mr. Duncan, to whom everybody in Metlacatla comes about everything. The creature measured seven feet three inches from snout to tail. »:jf mm mm nm FAREWELL SEUVICE, ' Sunday, September 22. — Played the harmonium at the native services. Mr. Duncan addressed a few farewell words from me to the congregation. I concluded with prayer and the blessing. In the evening Mr. Doolan took the service and sermon. I read the Lessons. THE DAT-SCHOOL. Monday, September 23. — Fine weather the greater part of the day. Visited the general school in the Octagon ; about sixty were present. Examined them in the map of the world. Tuesday, Sepcmber 24. — To-day a party of strangers arrived from 200 miles up the Skeena River. They were outside, viewing with evident curiosity the flock of goats. One of them told Mr. Duncan that Metlacatla had opened their eyes, and that the people all around knew that he was their friend. MAGISTERIAL USEFULNESS. Wednesday, September 25.— Before breakfast I found Mr, Duncan reconciling a Kilsalah to a Metlacatlan, who several yeara ago had killed the brother of the former. He succeeded, and they parted good friends. Mr. Duncan mentioned cases in which the people at Fort Simpson voluntarily appeared before him in serious matters, submitting to be bound by his decision ; and mentioned cases occurring among his own people as illustrations of the kind of matters with which he had con- stantly to deal. Captain Warren, of the sloop Thornton, whom Viv. Duncan fined 400 dollars, was so impressed with what he saw at Metlacatla, that he is now ever ready to do a kind office for Mr. Duncan at Victoria. Mr. Duncan procured for this man restitution for iiijux'y done to his vessel from numerous leading Indians at Fort Simpson, "home, sweet home!" Friday, September 27, — Beautiful day throughout. For the first, and doubtless, for this visit, the last time, I induced Mr. Duncan to take a holiday for a few hours in the afternoon. We took nearly all the girls in a large canoe, with Legaic and his wife. We had a beatiti- ful cruise, visiting, among other places, an image impressed upon the face of a rock, so the legend goes, by the spirit of a medicine man; also the ruins of a pit-house belonging to a former chief. It was pleasing to hear the girls strike up " Home, sweet home ! " as we passed BAPTISMS. 63 jinioug the spots belonging formerly to the different tribes of their nation. CONCLUSION OP VISIT. Saturday, September 28. — The Otter arrived at 7 a.m., and at 10 we took our departure, amid numerous farewells. Many of the people accompanied us in their canoes to the ship. Thus ended my deeply interesting and pleasant visit to Metlacatla. During a period of seven weeks both myself and my son received the greatest kindness and attention from the natives and from the mis- sionaries. We received frequent visits — my little boy went away loaded with presents for himself, mamma, and sister:- Several agreeable parties were given at the Mission-house to the parents of the boarders, to Legale, and some other leading persons. Mr. Duncan often called me as assessor ou cases oocuvring in the establish meat, or among the people ; and there was scarcely a single thing aifectiuij; Mr. Duncan himself, or the Mission generally, that was not thoroughly talked over. VOYAGE HOME. Sunday, September 29. — We anchored last night at eight o'clock ; started early this morning, and got to Millbank in the evening. Very rough in crossing this sound. I read prayers and preached in the morning, Mr. Doolau in the evening. Monday, SejHemher 30. — Visited, with Captain Lewis and Mr. Owen, first, Mr. Moss, the Indian trader, then the Indian camp, situated ou a little rocky island, which tliey make their summer quarters, for fear of the Hydahs. They are dirty and ill-dressed, and very much given to the medicine-work. We entered all the houses. Saturday, October 6. — After some hesitation, on account of the very rough weather, the captain decided to weigh anchor ; and with a rough sea, but favourable wind, we reached Nanaimo about 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6. — Started early. Divine service at 11 ; reached Victoria at 3.30 p.m. 'i^ i . ,, ''''Si^ ■hi BAPTISMS AT METLACATLA. September, 1867. Extracts frmn Notes of E.nimin'xtions, LEESH. This man exhibited deep bumiliatiou of manner and expression. He said, " I am oppressed with the sins of a life ; I am a worm more than a man ; I am filthy." Being questioned as to his faith and purposes, he confessed his faith in Christ, and said, " I am not afraid to die ; but I wish to be right first. I have felt too much the bitterness of sin to wish to go back." tli'M l!i. : It, th I 4i^l-i iih; .3!! 1' My ''> .: ill? K !J 'i ^>l IV if^^i' 54 METLACATLA. QUHMNAY, AGED G6. " I feel like au infant not nble to say mucL, but I know that my heart is turned to God, and that He has given His Sou to wash away my sins in His blood." WAHSH, AGED 60. He seems to feed on the Word of God. He is always at Church before the doors are opened. He spoke like a man at peace, " I am happy, my heart is with God." < NOAH (-mother) PBANK ALLEN, AGED 75. Her case is specially interesting, from the fact of her large Christian connexion. Four sons, or nephews, with two of tiieir wives, a brother and his wife, have preceded her into the fold of Christ, and are livinn consistently. She wore a large lip-ornament. Her confession was direct and clear. NOAS SIMEOX, AGED 70. I " My sins have stood in my way. I wish to put them. off. believe in Jesus." She also wore a large lip-ornament. TOAH, A DEAF AND DUMB YOUTH, AGED 19. His parents are baptized Christians ; he himself bears an excellent character ; prays on his knees regularly night and morning. On these grounds, though I could not examine him, 1 could not withhold baptism. CLAHS, AGED 21. Her history is rather singular. Her parents are natives of Nass, at which place she was herself brought up. Her little sister was sliot when she herself was a child, in revenge for an insult received at a feast. Her father instantly shot the murderer, and, as the latter was a chief, a feud sprung up, till the balance of revenge should be restored, which was arranged by the payment of forty blankets, and the pi'omising this daughter to the chiefs son when he should grow- up. When the time arrived, Clahs refused, but to save her father's life, which was thereupon threatened, she went to live with a man she hated. When on her way to the Skeena Kiver, in company with tiiis man and her father, she found a pretext for being left at Metlacatla, and laid the case before Mr. Diincan, who, on the return of the man, had him brought up, and bound him over in seventy blankets to keep the peace (he having threatened the fother's life) ; she, by Mr. Duncan's advice, remained at Metlacatla. Now that Mr. Doolan is going, she does not wish to return to Nass. Mr. Doolau thinks very highly of her. She showed a clear knowledge of the elementary truths of the Gospel. . NOAS DAVID, AGED 34. "I know I am a sinner. My sins have caused me misery. I believe in Jesus. Jesus has pitied me, and raised up my heart to God. My heart is strong." . . ., . r One man w Simpsor She bel of her Her appeara BAPl'ISMS. 55 NOAS NATHAN, AGED 30. Has long made Ooil angiy, but has now turned to Him. Lived long without hearing tho Word, but now bitterly repents of her many sins. Believes in Jesus, who has told us to trust in Him. " We cannot of ourselves put away our sins, but He can enable us," This woman made a remarkably clear and decided profession of her faith. YAHOUS, AGED 15. Believes in Jesus ; prays to God for pardon and grace ; prays also for her fallen sister. Very intelligent answers. MOTUEU OP YAHOUS. '* My heart is turned to God. I want to go where my child is gone. I believe in Jesus ; I am always praying and talking to God, and crying to Jesus to save me." A quiet character. Very pleasing case. TCUEN, AGED 57. " Jesus ia calling us ; good people have come to show us the way, saying, ' This is the way,' and we come. I hope to sit with God in glory. Jesus is there making a homo for us to live with Him. God is calling us to live with Him. We must put away our sins, and trust in Jesus." His faith and hope were clearly expressed. He exposed his breast where he liad been shot, to show that God had kept him for this day. He is the husband of the woman who died at the fishery, the other day, unbaptized, but professing her faith in Christ. WAUWILLKOAH, AGED 55. " My heart is full of sin. I am poor ; I want. Have pity on me ; I know that Christ is the Saviour ; Jesus is His name ; His Spirit is mighty. I want to conie to God. I cannot sleep in the night : I wake up to pray ten times ; I want to be with God where I can see the light (he is blind). I am poor and dark in the world." WIPE OP .STEPHEN, AGED 24. One of Mr. Duncan's scholars at Fort Simpson. Married an old man who led her to Victoria. She had heard of God at Fort Simpson ; her heart was always towards him in the midst of her sins. She believes in Jesus (lifting her e}"5s to Heaven) for the forgiveness of her sins ; cries day and night for mcroy. Her husband was baptized the other day, and is now, to all appearance, dying. A WHOLE FAMILY. CASUTOWEEN, CLAHS' UNCLE, AGED 45. Broke right oft' from Fort Simpson about six months ago. Offered himself at once as a catechumen. God would not allow him, he said, to live in his sins any longer ; nor would his conscience. He is fully satisfied witli the step : has given himself to God. \ 'iU i.i'X H :■- .56 METLACATLA. .\OAH 0A8HT0WEEN, AGED 38, WIFE OP THE PRECEDING, CLAH8* AUNT (a NA8S WOMAN.) " Help me, sir ; there is not much in my heart. I want to see the way to God, the Father, the Great Spirit who made us all." Question. *' Who came to show us that way 1 " Ansioer. *' Jesus Christ came to save us ; He died to save us ; His blood saves us from sin," ' Question. " Do you believe in Him ? " Answer. " I do believe" (spoken earnestly). Mr. Duncan remarked on these two, "They broke right through; they brought no scent of heathenism with them, like some who go snuffing after and touching their old sins." DAVID LISK, AGED 14. A half-breed. Remarkably clear profession ; knows most of the Oatechism in English ; of very good x-eport. Examined this can- didate in English. TSEETS LOOAST KAHKS, AGED 65. An aSccting case. A son and maiTied daughter have been long at Mctlacatla without coming for baptism ; they are halting still. She says : — " I will not delay longer to put away my sins : I must not die ir my sins." We told her she had done well to wait no longer for son c r daughter ; God had waited long for her, she must now cleave to God with purpose of he£i;t. Her profession of faith and repentance wafi simple and clear. The case of some of these old people, their gestures and expressions, remind one of Lot's escape from Sodom, or of persons fleeing from a burning house. INDIAN SPEECHES. The following characterislic speecLe: were made by native Christians at an evenir.g meeting, Sept. 12, 1867, after the Dean of Victoria had addressed the Indiana present : — PAUL LEGAIC. *' We have heard your speech, sir ; we will obey. Whither shall our hearts go 1 What you are doing for us, sir, is good. Indeed, we need it. We are bad ; pray for us, for our sins are apparent to you. Mr. Duncan has shown us God's Word ; he has taken our hands and led us to God. We come dripping away from sin, but our hearts have not done, tliey are not yet clean. We are still craving the blcod of Jesus to cleanse us from sin. How can we return to evil 1 To God we will go. The ladder lias been set up : Jesus is that ladder. Here let us die ; put our bodies in the ground wlien God calls us. In conclusion, let me say God has given you to work for us, because we are sinners. May you be prospered." " It is that fly after us ever tolt pitied ' All pec reminds IND.AX SPEECHES. HENRY REEVI, LAKLEEIOHT. m " We have heard your speech, sir. You have spoken long. We are on the way that you direct us. We are eating the true food. Never will we cast it away. Once we thought it was not good, now we find it sweet. Wo have chosen Jesus for our Lord. We are walking God's way. You are leaving. The road you are going we will go." SIMEON WtDEEMEESH. " Sirs, we are sinners in your sight. We speak without knowledge. We are liko a forsaken dog on the beach, we can cry. Our flesh is like tt;o grass, cold weather kills it. Our sins have killed us, but the favour of God is reviving us, like grass revived by the sun. You, chiefs, are like the warmth of the sun to us. We are again standing (3U our feet. Show us what is in our hearts. We will not waste your words : my brothers and sisters here will not forget what you say. (Tiinum/ to the audience.) Brothers and sisters, listen to what you have heard. Put out your hands. See them ready to take you. Do not let be wasted on you the voice of those who are speaking to you from God. They have found us in the mire ; they are leading us forth to the dry ground and smooth. Let our hearts listen stead- fastly to God's Word from their mouths. Let not that Word slip." PETER SIMPSON THRAKSUAKAWN, ONCE A SORCERER. " We have heard your voice, sir ; we will do as you have said, though di."cult our way, and as you see we are not strong. I have been meditating the whole day ; my thoughts are sorrowful. One (Mr. Doolan) is going away from us. His going is like tearing our flesh. What shall we do if God calls the other away ? " Mr. Cridge's voice has raised our hearts. My heart is with your words, sir. Yes, indeed, our goods are nothing. But God's way is good. Jesus' way is goad ; it will abide with us. Everything else will forsake us." ABRAHAM KEMSUAII. " We have heard, sir, your words. Mr. Duncan has had a difficult work with us. He could not withstand our sins. We were fast in sin ; but now we have heard God's Word. That Word has reached our hearts at last. Though long it could not do so, it has now triumphed. He persevered with us, and bore with us : though long he failed, now he has succeeded. Mr. Duncan has worked to bring us to God." GEORGE USHER COMTSOOB. " It is not we, sir, alone that will thank you. We are as the birds that fly away ; wo shall soon have gone hence. But oiu* children lifter us will praise you. Our forefathers walked in the woods : who ever told them God's way ? The words had not come. But God has pitied us and sent us His Word. Here let me use an illustration : * All people are pleased to hear the birds of spring ; their singing reminds them thut summer fruits are coming. Your words, Sir, are ■■i;,s •il., I •■;, ■: p 'fl^ r t '['':'' <.i ■ 'ff ? i ■,4; 'I '■ 8i METLACATLA. like tho singiug ui the birds of spriug. You tell lu of tlio good that is rijjeuiiig for us.' I am uot wise : why should I speak luoie ? " " • SAMUEL MAHSDEX. " We have tasted, brothers, the go' hiess of God. You, who have just bceu brought iutu God's fold, know how good Ciod has becu to you. AVe, who first came to God, came weak aud trembling. Now we are strong iu number See this large house uearlv fuii of Christians. Praise God for nil. I see one thiug : how dreodiul it will be for us iC wo ever shut our eai's to God's Word. Our fall will be dreadful, worse than if wo liud never heard. Yoi', who have just oorae to God. ought not tu be as weak as we were, for you have heard more than wc did whou we came to God. Our difficulties were greater than yours. You caused our weakness ; but God did not forsake us though weak How would it have been with us had wo not then turned to God t You would not then have been blessed. Praise God that He iin.s brought us all to Himself." DANIEL BAXTKll NEEASIiaOOK. " We have hoard your words, sir, and have eaten them. Though you will go away, your words are left behind. Why should our hearts ho heavy? Our feet are light and free. Our forefathers used a frail canoe ; they invited aud beckoned us into it. We wont on board iu feai . Jesus has brought us on a sound and safe canoe : we are not afraid ti> enter that. He is our Saviour. Some c>f us indeed stumble and i'all. A workman who uses a hammer for the first time does but break tiic nails ; he perseveres, and at last can strike the nail securely iu. AVc will try to be firm, and stand as a nail driven home. Once we knew not how to use God's Word, but now we are gtjtting practised iu its use. " God has brought us hero not to make us rich iu worldly goods. H.f brought us here to watch, to pray : we come here to prav and praisi'. This we will do." LETTEIIS IN ENGLISH FKOM INDIAN GIliLS. The following letters, composed without help, in very good haiul- writing, have been received, and show an interesting progress amongst those who, a few years ago, were in 'Aia depth of savage degradation : — Metlacatla, Sept. 14, 1867. My DEAii Ma'am Mhs. Hills, I send this few lines to you, my dear Ma'am. I am very hajipy because I hear you quite well at Victoria, and the Bishop ; and I aiu very happy because Mr. Cridge is como to Metlacatla, and I will try to follow God's way all my life, and I must try to cast my siu on Jesus Christ. One thing make I strong, my heart, because thid, 1 some his ow and pk Pleaa I sen MISSION. 5I> think God hear my voice when I pmy to Ilim ; and I am very happy because Mr. Duncan alwny take cava of mo and all the children. I wish to SCO you, ^lu'am, and I cannot, and 1 think I ahall see yon, Ma'am, near to God, if I put my heart on Jesus Christ our Saviour. I thank God because alway take care of me every day and every night, and all tlie people at Metlauatla ; and I am very happy because I hear the Bishop come again to Metlacatia, and you. Ma'am, because all the people wants to see you, JSIu'am. God says to all the people in this world, " All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass ; tlie gniss withereth, and the ilowor tlien.'ot lalleth away, but the Word of tlio Lord endureth for ever." And this is the Word which by the Gospel is preached unto you. I must try to be kind, and love all the people at Metlacatia all my life, and I am very happy because 1 hear you, Ma'am, is good spetik r.\ To show the feeling entertained by the officers and others in the employ of the H. fi. Co. at Fort Simpson, wo may mention that last spring, on Mr. Doolan's visiting them to baptize some children ,,t tho Fort, he was, on leaving, presented with $25, sul. cribed ii aid of the Mission. Mr. Cridge, with Mr. Owen, also visited the Nass Mission, \ }»ere a Christian village has just been au:4piciou8ly commenced, mainly through tho self-denying and faithful labours of M*^ Doolan, aided more recently by Mr. Tomlinson. Mr. Doolan has c( me ;^own in the Otter, en route for England, in consequence of a family bereavement. Through this much-regretted event, the sole charge of this interesting Mission devolves on Mr. Tomlinson, who is devoting himself to the work with thorough earnestness. He left [Metlacatla the other day iu command of the sloop Endeavour, freighted with goods for the establishment of a branch-store at Kincaulith (the name of the new village), to be kept by a Nass Christian. Mr. Owen, of the Church Missionary Society, has also rejoined his family in Victoria. The trip on the Otter, through the kindness of Captain Lewis, was very agreeable, and the party never enjoyed more excellent health. — From the Colonist Newspaper, Oct. 8, 1867. ♦ 1' >t < THOMPSON illVER INDIANS, fc^ lc'^(fl''vi>A CORRESPONDENCE. BEMARRABLG MOVEMENT AMONGST THE THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. About 150 miles from its mouth, the. Eraser River is joined by the Thompson, a considerable tributary. At this locality is the chief village of a numerous tribe of Indians. The Rev. J, B. Good, since June, 1866, had been stationed at Yale, 50 miles down the river, and then had come in contact with these Indians, who, though speaking a different language, were much intermingled with those of 62 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. m-' Kf; 1^^ .' h It ^ "In 1 a •J|fi|!ft .1.. :il ■ i m^'^ ..I ^ 'ft v.' . F.ii tf'< '^i '\}i Yale and the Lower Fraser. Mr. Good having acquired the Lower Eraser Lxnguage at Nanaimo, had been able at ouce to speak to the natives in their own tongue, and to organize services and instruction, in which they took much interest. The following extracts from a letter of Mr. Good to Archdeacon Gibson will show the commencement of the work. Tie writes March 7, 1867, as follows: — SASnUTAN, CHIEF OP THE TIIOJirSON INDIAN'S. "A deputation of Indians, headed by the well-known chief and warrior, ' Sashiatan,' came all the way from Lytton last week, in the most bitter weather, to obtain an interview with me, and to invite me to a monster gathering of their tribe, as soon as it may be convenient for me to leave home and pay them a visit. " The Chief brought rne a letter from the Government ollicer, in charge at Lytton, wherein he writes, — ' I must now tell you what the Indian " Sashiatan," who gives you this, wishes me to write about. He is a cliief and has great influence with Indians in this part of the country. He has taken a great fiincy to yon, and is determined that all the Indians shall be followers of yours. He wants you to let him know when you intend coming up to Lytton, in order to give timely notice to all the Indians throughout the country, that they may have an opportimity of meeting you here. He is a good and valuable Indian, and through him you may obtain an influence over, perhaps, a thousand Indians;' VISIT OF SEVENTY INDIANS TO THE PARSONAGE. "It was quite a sight to see these seventy Indians, headed by this chief, approaching the parsonage, walking in Indian file ; and yon may be sure I had enough to do in the way of shaking hands, and going through all the formalities which our Indian friends up here like to ol)serve on such occasions. But before they left I hope they carried away with them something better, and more enduring than formal com- pliments. I employed many hours in seeking to sow, by God's blessing, some seeds of Divine Truth in their awakening hearts, and to teacli them a simple mode of worshipping the Blessed Trinity in spirit and in truth. I have not been so encouraged for months. I have also been much encoumged and cheered recently by the effects of my missionary labours amongst the native tribes belonging to Yale and the neighbourhood of Hope. Very soon we shall count our adherents by hundreds, if only we can follow \ip more vigorously the steps that l»ve already been taken in the way of bringing them under the power jind influence of God's own Truth. Tlien, it is a matter of grave and pressing moment to have a Mission, opened as soon as possible, at LyHon. PRACTICAL WORK. " I have had success iu prescribing for the sick amongst the Indians this winter, which all tends to extend our influence over them. It wonld do you good to accompany me to one of my Indian services in the camp. Last night I quite rejoiced in spirit on my return home. tribe people importai idle curi my min of which my arri\ Missiona few of t CORRESPONDENCE. ca You know I have always differed in my views respecting Indian work from those who advocate the idea of separating the tribe, and carving and squaring everything, so to speak, after a certain model, that your work may stand out boldly at once, and be read of all men. I have always regarded it as a reproduction of the old Donatists' favourite idea of separating by man's judgment the chaflF from the wheat, and forcing, so to speak, our work, instead of permitting it to have free course, and to develop itself naturally and gradually under cii'cuni- stances apparently adverse to its growth and right progress, — yet in the end, if only we will have patience and faith, the little seed becomes a groat tree which the most furious storms of persecution or trial fiiil to uproot." The following extracts from a letter, dated Yale, May 9, 18G7, of the Rev. J. B. Good to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel will further illustrate this movement : — THOMPSON lUVER INDIANS. — TE-KUM-TSIN. " The Thompson River tribes of Indians may be said to occupy the very heart of British Columbia, and number altogether some fifteen Innidred souls. The centre of this powerful and important body of natives is a village called Te-kum-tsin in the neighbourhood of Lytton, iihout 5G miles above Yale, on the high road to Cariboo and other interior mining districts. < PREPAUATORY INFLUENCES. " Our good Bishop, with such of the Clergy as were sent to visit the Northern mines had always assembled them together on their way up and down through the Thompson country ; by referring to the Bishop's Journal and the Society's Reports, many pleasing accounts may be found of such interviews. I have reason to believe that, under God, these occasions prepared the way for greater things. The seed then sown broadcast by the wayside took I'oot downwards, and has now also begun visibly to show itself on the surface of things. Moreover, during the lattei half of the year 18GG, the Thompson River Indians, in their frequent visits to Yale, could not help being attracted by the work going on amongst such of the Indians who were at that time congregated in this neighbourhood, and who were in constant attendance. , ^ SASHIATAN ANXIOUS FOR INSTRUCTION. " Thus the new leaven gradually, spread amongst them. I remember myself a most interesting conversation with the great chi^f of the tribe 'Sashiatan,' who has since shown such eagerness to have his people all taught by us. But I did not at the time attach much importance to it, being ignorant of his real character, and fearing the idle curiosity should have prompted his seeming sudden fancy to know my mind. Thus passed a^ay the year of our Lord 1866, at the close of which I could not help feeling that a good deal had been done since my arrival, by way of strengthening our position in this district as a Missionary Church; and I had also fair grounds for believing that some few of the Indians who had been most constant in their attendance *' '' IBl il'if 's'P r "II- mU »■ i;W .. «l Ill m THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. m< El c •■ • , .'I': III-' upon my ministry, were really changed men. In the beginning of the present year I was informed that a large deputation of Thompson Indians, headed by their Chief Sashiatan, was on its way to Yale from Lytton, and that the Indians were coming expressly to confer with me on matters of religious interest, and to spend a few days in acquiring a knowledge of my way of conducting Indian worship. A DEPUTATION OP INDIANS. " It was in the very depth of winter when they took this long, dreary, and really dangerous journey, the thermometer standing below zero at the time, many of them scantily clad, having with them only a very insufficient supply of food, and indebted to their friends along the road for a rough shelter at night, as also to their acquaintances liere, who scarcely knew how to provide for the eruption of so large a body in the winter season. It was a curious sight to see this long train of Indians walking in Indian file as they approached my dwelling ; and there is always something very touching and solemn in the reception of such bodies, since the Indians attach great imporlauce to such meetings, and regard the mutual giving of hands as a pledge of future friendship and close relationship, I need not s?.y that I was most thankful to behold such a spontaneous movement on their part, a:id that I cheerfully gave up my time, as long as they remained, to their improvement and edification. It would be impossible for me, in this brief Report, to relate all I did, said, and felt on this occasion ; it will be enough to say that I considered it a providential opening, of whicii I was bound to make the most I could, believing that, under God, it must lead to results of great import and consequence to the Mission in these parts. This deputation was followed by two more of similar character, under the leadership of two other chiefs of great influence and authority in that section of my district from whence the iirst had come, and each in turn received the same kind and considerate treatment. *' I soon began to grow familiar with a good many words in that language ; and, having secured a good interpreter who understood, besides his own tongue, the Yale, or Lower Fraser language, and tin ( hinook, I translated a portion of our Liturgy into the Thompson language, and chanted or sung a greater part of it. I told them much about the love of God to man as revealed to us by His only Beloved Sou ; of the happiness of the righteous hereafter, and of tin uncertainty of death-bed repentance. THE INDIANS DESIRE A RESIDENT MI3SI0N.VBY. " The interest and impressions produced on the Indians by thete successive interchanges of goodwill and opinion, seem gradually to have widened and deepened, until the whole tribe was more or less awakened to eager and active exertion to secure, if possible, the estab- lishment of a Mission of the Church of England, more directly at work amongst themselves, and in their own neighbourhood. They had obtained from me a promise to pay them a visit, and had informed uk; that, if I would only give them due notice of my iuteutions, they would HU1 VISIT OF MR. GOOD TO TE-KUM-TSIN. 65 secure for me a mighty gathering of Indians and chiefs at Te-kum-tsin, where they chiefly congregate on all important occasions. THEY TELEOKAPn TO MR. GOOD. " I was only waiting, therefore, for the arrival of my future assistant, Mr. Holmes, late of St. Augustine's, who was on his way to this country from England, and whom the Bishop promised to send me as soon as he should reach Victoria, before starting on this proposed missionary tour, when there was delivered to me a telegraphic message from the Indif's at Lytton, which was as follows, in Chinook : — * Lytton Siwashes turn turn mika cloash hyaeh chaco. Tikke waurwa mika ' (the Lytton Indians think you had better make haste and come ; they wish to speak to you). Signed Challean on behalf of others. " On receipt of this information I felt I ought not to delay my visit longer, and accordingly telegraphed back I would start the next week ; and in the mean time I wrote to the Bishop my intentions, asking him to provide for the services at Yale during my absence for one Sunday, which I purposed spending at Lytton. On the Monday, before my departure, April 2^, I received the joyful intelligence from the Bishop that Mr. Holmes had arrived, and could come and take my Sunday duties here ; I felt, therefore, free to depart, and on the 1st of May I set out, on horseback, with the understanding that I should be a week from home. VISIT OF MR. GOOD TO TE-KUM-TSIX. " It does not serve my present purpose to describe the character of the scenery to be met with in such a journey, or the wonderful road over which you have to travel on leaving this town. I have to remark that there are Indian houses and settlements all along the road, the occupants of which begin to speak the tongue of the Thompson tribes as soon as you reach Spuzzum, a most picturesquely-situated Indian village on the Frazer, 10 miles distant from Yale. ** At Boston Bar, half-way to Lytton, a large number of natives reside, and these I assembled, and we spent the whole evening together in prayers, preaching, and singing, and in a conversational meeting, at which I gathered a good deal of information respecting the general estimation in which my mode of instructing the Lidians at Yale, and all who sought my aid and counsel, was held. The next morning I pursued my journey, meeting with many pleasing incidents by the way, and witnessing many novel and curious sights, until I came within a few miles of Lytton, where I found * Sashiatan ' and two other Indians awaiting my arrival, and who were overjoyed as soon as they caught sight of me at a distance. Mounting their horses, they rode by my side, telling me of the great crowd of Indians who for four days had been assembled at Te-kum-tsin, and how they were all getting afraid I should not come. We were soon joined by other Indians on horseback ; and one of them started with great speed to announce my near approach, and to prepare for my coming. Thus I rode into Lytton attended by this native escort of horsemen, nil in their holiday attire; and dismounting, I received, uncovered, tho long ^^ 'Mix^ 66 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. ' m^ '■ifi ■■ file of men, women, and children, numbering 500, with each one of whom I shook handa, taking particular notice of the various chiefs at the head of their respective families, and also the old people, who had come, some of them, from such a long distanf'e to welcome mc amongst iiiom. Having promised to spend the evening with them, T then t ro";eded to make the acquaintance of the few Europeans residinf at '.ytton, who seemed as glad to see me as my Indian friends. PRKACHING 1.0 THE INDIANS. " The evening service was deeply interesting; and as I gazed upon the crowd of upturned faces, and noticed their attentive eagerness to hear my words, and the evident pleasure my presence seemed to afford them, my heart moved with compassion towards them all ; and my friends will believe how earnestly I prayed in that hour for wisdom, and grace, and Heavenly aid. The language of my heart was, ' Surely this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes.' " After service I went into Sashiatan's house, where all the chiefs, with their special friends, assembled to smoke the pipe uf peace, and to talk to me more familiarly than they were permitted in the early part of the evening. . > RAIN AND WIND NO HINDRANCE.] " The next day I spent entirely among the Indians, in number 600, marshalling them in divisions, asceitaining all I could with respect to the number of families, men, women, and children, and absent ones, and going through a great variety of exercises. Amongst other things, they all gave three hearty cheers for the Queen, as loyalty to the Crown has not been nurtured amongst them, rather the reverse, and I think it of much consequence to encourage a better feeling towards English rulers and authority. It was a very windy and rainy day, and we were much exposed ; but so interested were those present with the proceedings, that they seemed not to mind in the least these physical annoyances. They gave me pledges on behalf of their friends who were absent, and who would have greatly liked to have met me also; and these exceeded in number those who were present. SUNDAY SERVICES, — MR. GOOD ENTREATED TO REMAIN. " Having arranged for two Indian services on the Sunday, I left with Chinomitsa and other chiefs, who live some thirty miles up the Thompson River, and who are very anxious that I should see their homes also. It was very touching, as we rode along and came to the several encampments of Indians by the way-side, to see occasionally the Indians leading out of their dwellings by the hand the aged and the blind, guiding them so that I might give them my hand. My visit to Chinomitsa's house and country was in every way as satis- £Eictory and encouraging as I could well desire, and I rode back with a full and thankful heart. " On the Sunday morning I had an early Indian service, followed by a service for Euroepans. In the afternoon I again returned to the URGENCY OF THE CALL. «7 Indians who manifested great'^r attention and feeling than I had as yet witnessed. They besought me to come amongst them and be their father, teacher, and guide. It seemed to me that God was thereby clearly calling me to spend and be spent in their service, and that He himself had opened a way for the preaching of the Gospel, which if we did not enter at onco might for ever be shut against us. THE INDIANS PROMISE TO BE FAITHFUL. " I told the Indians, therefore, that I would do all in my'power to induce the Bishop to allow me to remove with my family from Yale to Lytton ; but I did not want them to be in any doubt respecting my work and intentions if such an arrangement could in any way be effected. "Wherefore I pointed out to them all their manifold hypocrisy, uncleanliness, and idlenesB, and many other sins and evil practices, whicl I will not here mention more particularly; and showed them that if I came to live amongst them and knew them better, they would be exposed to censure and correction, and then they might turn against me. Though they vanced under my remarks (many of them), yet still they stretched out their hands, and with one accord begged that I would take pity on them, and be to them a father and a friend. After further caution I then asked each one solemnly to come up and give me their hands in token of theiv acceptance of me in such a capacity, and at the same time to declare that their hearts went with their words. This impressive ceremony of pledging themselves to be true and obedient took some time; it was very affecting, and will not be easily forgotten by any who witnessed it. I pray they may never repent of their choice. " I then took an affectionate farewell of them all, and on the following morning turned my face homewards. I had many pleasing interviews and services on my way back, baptized some children of white settlers, and after a most prosperous and happy journey, reached Yale about dusk, where I found Mr. -Holmes ready to offer me a hearty greeting, and my wife and children ready to see me again, and to hear of all that had befallen me by the way. URGENCY OF THE CALL. " It had been arranged by the Bishop that Mr. Holmes should be stationed at Lyttor, and that I should superintend the whole district from Yale; but now that this great work has so suddenly opened out itself to us, it i J of all importance that I should myself remove to Lytton, where 1 could give myself wholly to its development and extension. Should H thus please God that I >j i:: agtcoment with His expressed holy will and commandments as miide known to us by His Word." ARRIVAL OP MR. GOOD AT THE VKW MlSbtON. Tb-3 Bishop at once afforded to Mr, Good every facility for removal to tiio Thompaon River, and on the loth of June, 1867, he wrote to an; ounce his arrival, dating his letter from "The Lytton Mission- houae." "It is with no ordinary feelings of gratitude," he writes, *'■ to the Father of mercies that I am permitted to write the above title at the head of my present letter; and, with your Lordship's permission, I should so like to designate this new field of Evangelical labour, ' The Lytton Mission,' after the noble and famed founder of this colony, who has always manifested a warm interest in all that concerns the well-being of the native popnlation of these parts. We had a most delightful journey here. Mrs. Good was not afraid, nor did she or the children suffer any annoyance or inconvenience. It was a trial to her to come into this Louse in its present state ; but she is getting reconciled, and by the time we have effected the improve- ments aVowed by your Lordship for this object, I think she will feel quite settled." After entering into various details as to the operation o^ the Mission and buildings necessary, he thus concludes - — " There (.hould, however, be no delay in carrying them out, for now is the time to strike. The Indians have endured the fiercest trial, and stand true to a man, and I have the best grounds for hoping well concerning our future prospects. " We are also most grateful to your Lordship for your kind, encouraging words, your acts of benevolence, and ready desire to help on our movements. May we have a right judgment in all things connected with this new enterprise, and may the Word of God bring forth abundant fruit." INDUN OONGREGATIOKS. On the 1st of July, Mrs. Good writes as follows: — "We have just received the Bishop's letter informing us of your departure for England. We had hoped that his Lordship would have been able to see this field of labour, and to have listened to our plans, and hopes, and fears respecting it ; to have chosen the site for the native Church, and as well as to have seen for himself the almost miraculous turning of this interesting pouple towards us for instruction and guidance. THE YALE AND LYTTON MISSIONS. 69 They are here continually from all parts of the district, coming on Saturday and returning on Monday, and never tired of listening to Divine truths. More than 200 were present at each service yesterday, all of one mint'i, all looking up to Mr. Good as their father and friend; indeed, if you would only see the way in which they look up to him and crave his smile, and help, and blessing, you would be more than astonished." On the 15th of August, Mr. Good writes, *' I have now my regular school of Indian boys on the week-day'; and on Sunday my native congregations are about 200, They present quite a picturesque and pretty appearance, now that we hold service in their summer encamping ground, a little way out of Lytton, in the open air. I am anxious to hold a Sunday service at Ashcroft, 47 miles from here, where I should have a large number of Indjans assembled to meet me, who have all declared their adhesion to our cause, but with whom I can be scarcely said to be acquainted at present ; and I am very anxious to give them an address which may confirm them in their new intentions." CATECHUMENS. Subsequently, October 24, Mr. Good announces 33 bond fide cate- chumens under instruction, and 200 male registered adherents, besides women and children. He also writes " of the noble-minded Chief Sashiatan, within whom there seems commenced a gracious work, even the setting of the kingdom of Christ with power." THE YALE AND LYTTON MISSIONS. In the following statement Mr. Good speaks at length respecting his missionary labours : — After a five years' expferience of Mission-work amongst the Indians chiefly inhabiting the island of Vancouver, I volunteered my services to the Bishop of the diocese for work on the mainland of this now united colony. The district of Yale was at that time vacant, and formed a desirable centre of n.ission organization and activity. I removed, therefore, with my family, from Victoria, where we were staying temporarily, to that town — which is at the head of navigation — in June, 1866 ; and continued to occupy that post up to June of the present year. At that time an extraordinary movement on the part of the Thompson Indians centring at Lytton — a town sixty miles further up the country, and on the high-road to Cariboo — determined me to relinquish that interesting and successful field of missionaiy enterprise, and, by the Bishop's consent, place it under tbe charge of a lay catechist just out from England, by whom it has since been most diligently cared for, that I might myself enter upon this new sphere in which I am now employed. But before passing on to review my present position, plans, and prospects, I will subjoin some extracts from my mission journal, of a promiscuous character, which may serve to show what was » ,.' 70 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. IJl«!:,-':r if .if ,; . !' m [^'''i the nature of the duties and objects which engaged my attention during our one year's residence at Yale. FIRST IMPRESSIONS — PRELIMINARY VISIT. Maj/ 15. — The whole journey and visit was full of novelty and interest, embracing scenery the most majestic and striking, and navi- gation the most intricate, formidable, and perilous ; and I retumoil highly prepossessed with Yale and its inhabitants. There is a witlo door of usefulness open for one who will seek to enter upon his work- in a right and true spirit ; and should I be appointed to take charge of the many souls dwelling there "as sheep without a shepherd," I pray that I may have gittce given me faithfully to discharge the solemn trust committed to me by the Chief Pastor of the diocese. APPOINTMENT TO ItALE. Jitne 2. — Received from tho Bishop the formal appointment to Yale, subject to removal, in case the newly designated Bishop, upon his arrival here, should wish to place there any one accompanying him from England. FIRST INTERVIEW WITH INDIANS. The leading representatives of the Indians, who have long been attached to our Church, waited upon me soon after my arrival, and promised to come for instruction next Sunday. Jul)/ 8. — Held a two hours' interview with the Indians on their own Reserve. A vast majority took great interest in the proceedings, and declared their extreme anxiety that I should continue my visits. Some few, however, from fear of wlmt the Roman Catholio priest might do or say, withdrew after a few moments ; so I confidently expect that very soon there will be a strong line of denarcation drawn between those who hold to us and those who cling to their old views and teaching. NATIVE IGNORANCE. The Indians around here I find to be, as far as I have had opportunity of judging at present, exi^remely ignorant : none who have spoken to me appearing to know anything practically respecting the Lord's Prayer or Ten Commandments. This itself would be ample reason why we, who are on the spot, and with leisure on our hands, should attempt a good work amongst them, especially as there is no other resident clergyman here but myself. . FIRST WEEK — EVENING SERVICE — BAPTISM OF A WHOLE FAMILY. This evening's service will, I feel persuaded, be long remembered with interest by all present. Four children, belonging to parents of great respectability in this town, whose baptism had so long been deferred, were to be publicly admitted into the fold of Christ. They presented a very pretty appearance as they ranged themselves, with their parents, grandmother, and others, round the extemporized font ; and after an earnest address upon the nature of the Holy Sacrament GAOL VISITS— INblAN liEl'OKMATION. 71 of Baptism, and the respoDsibilities its use entails, I proceeded with the service, and then baptized them in the order of their birth. I could uot help regarding this as a most auspicious event at the commencement of my ministry In this district, aud as the first droppings of the abundant refreshing shower. ADMINISTEBINO TO THE SICK — CONCUBINAGE — ITS EVILS. Entered to-day a great many Indian houses, and prescribed for a number of sick inmates. Ou my way I met a very interesting-looking Indian woman, leading by the hand a little child, evidently a half- breed. Upon questioning her, she said she had been living many years with a white man, by whom she had had four childreu. He is a drunkard, and neglects her, and she loathes her chain, but knows not how to break away. She says ho took her when a child, in her igno- rance, and that stie is most unhappy. PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MORAL CONDITION OF THE TALE INDIANS — INDIAN LIQUOR LAW. The Indians belonging to Yale proper are well off, and have most of them erected new houses on their Reserve, and may be pronounced semi-civilized. The chief is a shrewd fellow, well to do in the world, and in the prime of life. He is of great use to the police, and seems as well disposed towards us as to the Roman Catholic priests, who have long held a nominal hold upon the greater number of the Frazer Indians, governing them by fear and the assumption of priestly power, such as they would not dare to exercise over those who had more knowledge or experience. I regret to say, a great number of the Indian young women are living irregularly with white men. In the neighbourhood of the Indian Reserve are several families of foreign Indians located, the male part of which support themselves by the shameful prostitution of their wives, or sisters, and daughters, and are a great nuisance to the town. The Indian liquor law is rigidly enforced by the magistrate, who punishes the native equally with the white population when found infringing the statute in question. I myself heartily endoi-se the humane policy of prohibiting the sale or gift of intoxicating drinks to Indians where the law is as efficiently carried out as in this district ; uot only because what is usually sold to them cannot but be injurious in its effects upon the human system, but also because of the \m- govemable appetites of the native race, their depraved tastes, want of self-respect and regard for public opinion, as well as amenability to its voice and influence, as amongst ourselves, and their low moral con- dition generally. On the other hand, I would earnestly advocate the propriety of instituting annual prizes, to be given away in each district, by way of encouraging amongst the Indians habits of order, sobriety, frugality, industry, and providence. GAOIi VISITS — INDL&N REFORMATION. j| ; ,4 Four Indians, who have all been imprisoned for offences associated with the whisky traffic, attend my gaol-service. The punishment which if ^- .h • • ■ i 111 >l '1 ''"' ■IM •: ,1 •> liM 72 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. u i|tl;|!' V.M:' I'lfF"' they receive during confinemeut, with the instruotion and disoiplino accompanying the same, appears to exercise a very salutary influence upon tiiem. Three of the above, having been set at liberty, attended Church to-day (September 9), apparently '* clothed, and in their right miuila." It is therefore a matter for tbaukfuluess that our prison here is 80 admirably managed. Generally, prisoners are only made the wor ■1, «Blia^ '', 1 . '■'':'} 'i: : i n 1 m il m 1 ;!ll'' «" I^ 74 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANA. I:' I'.]! \ i .It'.'"''.!;'! '■ were evidently in earnest, and were offering to God the boat they possossed, led by their chief, whose hands, a few years ago, were roil with the blood of the slain. The name of the Holy Virgin was rao»t constantly invoked, and the whole prayers seemed vicious enough in a scriptural point of view ; yet the manner in which the whole had been arranged, and the style in which they were rendered, were very note- worthy, and shows how much pains had been bestowed upon them iu this department by those who had taught them but little beside. It was humiliating to think that our Church, which had so long been in the field, and might have taught these poor heathen a purer faith and a more acceptable form of worship, has done so little, and left them to the undisputed sway of a foreign power. After the service was over I made my present and offered a short address. It was warmly received, and had its effect. The chief said it was the few words that I spoke to him when ho first saw me some months ago that had led him to think, and had left him dissatisfied with his previous teaching. He was winning all his tribe over to entertain his new views, and they were one and all crying to us, and saying, " Come over and help us." One thing is certain, I have not sought them, but they me ; and who am I, that I should fight against God ) Moreover, " we cannot but speak the things we see and hear." May He enable me so to respond, that the work may redound to His glory and to the furtherance of Christ's own cause in this benighted laud. A MINGLINQ OF TONGUES. Sunday, March 3. — To-day Sashiatan and his friends attended om- Sunday service, at which were present Indians from a variety of villages up and down the river, and prayers were said to-day in English, Chinook, Yale, and Thompson tongues. The following is a specimen of an Invocation Litany as rendered in the Tbumpsou language : — " He cnltle Cokeby Scartsa. Nuttle shahraar chnhwah - Huttle staa nememult, quonquaint asait cunamah." The next day, the Indians took formal leave, and began their weary and long tramp amidst snow and over a most dangerous road, to their distant homes. This deputation was succeeded by two others, headed by other chiefs from the same district, all inquirers after the truth as taught by us, and professing their extreme anxiety to have a teacher sent to them who might permanently reside in their neighbourhood. They have promised also to send me an intelligent Indian to remain here a month, whose business it will be to acquire a knowledge of uin* native prayers, that he may teach his friends on his return. Our labours on their behalf at this time seem like bread cast upon the waters, to be found again, I trust, after many days, multiplied i\ hundredfold. ATTENDANCE UPON A SICK INDIAN WOMAN, AND A REMARKABLE CONVERSION. March 16. — Having been led to visit the concubine of a man named L , who was reported to me as lying dangerously ill, I fount' her Man persuac of my power have la PROOnESS, PERSFXTTION, AND DIVISION. n very much cast down on Account of her former course of life, and frum fenr of dying and leaving behind her her two children by a former associate. She is a native of Fort Hope, and is extremely ignorant of essential truth. March 28. — My visits have been daily repeated to this poor peni- tent, and I have reason to believe they have been much blessed to her. The change in her manner, conversation, and feeling, I can only attribute to the inworking power of Qod's Spirit applying the cleansing Blood of Christ to her soul 8 spiritual purification, and so enlightening her mind and conscience, that she seems to bo indeed a new crcaturu. I have observed the following marks in her behaviour, which betoken, I think, that her repentance is unto life : — Ist. Deep unfeigned contrition for her past sins and errors, and earnest desire for pardon. 2nd. An increasing desire to hear raoro of Christ's love to sinncrH, and a simple trust in the promises made known to her. 3rd. An abhorrence of idle, vicious company, and her instant rcsoit to prayer to Jesus, in order that she may be dcfciuied tVom all assaults of the enemy of souls. 4th. Zeal in behalf of her father, children, and husband, for their reformation, enlightenment, and guidance in the right way. 0th. — Deep thankfulness for all the attention shown her. HAPPY DEATH OP THE AnOVE. ApinlG. — Have received a very pleasing and touching account of tin* death of this poor Magdalen, who was removed fi*om Yale to her father's home at Hope, where she died two days after her arrival. Her friends say that she continued instant in prayer, and before her dcatli called them all around her bedside, and took of each an aifectionati' leave. She repeatedly bade her father and friends not to cry for her, because she was so very happy and longed to die. She said that all which I had told her about Jesus and heaven she now knew to be true, because she had already seen Him, and, in anticipation, possessed tlu' kingdom of heaven. Her friends remarked that her eyes were all the time directed upwards^ as it intently gazing on something above, and 80 remained fixed after death, instead of being closed, as was generally the case with Indians dying. May the Lord grant tliat she may have found rest and peace in Him, so as to have a joyful resurrection at tlic last day. '« PROGRESS, PERSECUTION, AND DIVISION. March 24. — Our work amongst the Indians in this district is, I am persuaded, progressing, whilst its happy effects on the moral character of my hearers every week are more and more visible. Great is the power of Christ's own Word, and it shall prevail. The Eomish clergy have lately been at extraordinary pains to inspire dread of our teach- ing, misrepresenting our Church in every way they can devise. Now bad they in any intelligible way sought to s6t Christ before the benighted heathen of this land as the only " Day-spring from on high," the only Living Way unto the Father, our work would then ■ I 76 THOMPSON RIVEB INDIANS. 11 r^-'i Mil- • 'if,!'. '' ■ f 'i ■ *1.^ iV:::' i> 1 . ; w ITu!' have been invidious and superfluous ; but alas ! their teaching is all veiled beneath such a cloud of superstition, error, and ceremonial observances, that an ignorant savage may never hope to find out the simple truth respecting that salvation which " hath appeared unto all men." The contest between Eome and ourselves must come. We are not ignorant of their devices, and it may be, we run some little peril in opposing them ; but it would be cowardice, and a base deser- tion of our principles, to hide our colours, or to give place to them ; and we can therefore but commit ourselves and our cause to Him that judgcth right, and whose faithful witnesses in our day and generation we humbly atrive to be and to remain " to our live's end." A2)ril 29. — The following telegram was received from the Indians at Lytton, in Chinook : — " Lytton Siwashes turn turn mika cloosh hyaeh chaco. Tikke wawwa mika " (the Lytton Indians think you had better make haste and come. They wish to speak to you). Feeling I had no alternative but to comply with this petition, I resolved upon paying them a visit this week, and have written to acquaint the Bishop with my intentions. I am informed that Mr. Holmes has arrived from England, This is joyful news. May 28. — r.^-day a telegram reached from the Bishop, to say Mr. Holmes would be up on Thursday, and take the Sunday duties on the 5th. This will enable me to leave home for a week, without any anxiety respecting the supply of services during my absence. MISSION VISIT TO LYTTON, AND INAUGURATION OP THE THOMPSON MISSION. As I have already written a full report of my journey and visit on this occasion, I will only here add, that more than 500 Indians met me on my arrival, and that the call to reside amongst them was such, that I dare not refuse to respond to it. Accordingly, I resolved to lay their wishes before the Bishop, and to urge him to concede their request. This great door of usefulness seemed to be opened to us by the direct hand of Providence, and we have no choice but to enter in the name of the Lord. ■ ■ J. i 5!'fi" .■ , ■; m. THE DEATH AND BURIAL OP OHEEBULT S GRANDCHILD — A CHANGED SCENE. May 15. — Very early this morning poor Cheebult, our oldest and staunchest native catechumen, came to announce to me the death of his only grandchild, whom I had baptized a day or two before, it being at the point to die. It was wonderful to see how, whilst outwardly he was resigned and submissive to the stroke of Providence, he was inwardly grieving very sorely over his lost hopes and desires. Accom- panied by Mr. Holmes, we went about 9 a.m., and held a praliminary service in the old man's houice en the Bessrve. A large concourse of sympathizing friends and acquaintances was assembled when we ^arrived, and we found the child " laid out " in quite a simple, yet customary manner : I mean, by that, according to the custom of civilized people. The shroud and other articles connected with the corpse were all of white linen, and neatly made and put on. There May Excellen( waiting Bishop, family at ARRIVAL OF THE BISHOP. 77 were two lights burning, according to the fashion introduced before my advent to the Mission, whilst all assembled were quietly and thoughtfully sitting around, with the father and mother in the midst, who were BUently weeping, yet not as they " who had no hope." But what a change from former times, when wailings and frantic demon- strations of grief showed how they regarded death — even as a fearful enemy and ruthless robber, who oould not be propitiated. After chanting our simple litany together, I proceeded to preach unto them Jesus and the Besurrection, and then bringing the service to a close with singing and prayer, I promised to give the child Christian burial at one o'clock on that day. Upon our return at the time appointed, we were surprised to find how nicely the Indians had arranged all the details connected with the funeral. The coffin was most skilfully made, neatly lined, and the corpse was lifted into it carefully ; and then nailing it, they proceeded to cover it with white linen. They had also a cross of carved wood, which was to be carried at the head of the procession, and a flag with a red cross on a white ground, which was to be borne aloft, and after- wards placed over the grave. After reading the Ante-burial Service at the house, we started ; two men carrying the wooden cross in front, then Mr. Holmes and myself, surpliced, as at a white funeral ; then the corpse, borne by two men, and afterwards Cheebult and all his friends, two abreast, with the red cross streaming in the air. The grave was some little distance, and as we slowly wended our way thither, we chanted antiphonally our Invocation Litany, which sounded mournfully sweet, and had a sooth- ing and pleasing efifect upon those following. There were no painted faces, no heathenish symbolism or mummeries ; but simple primitive Catholic order and ritual. When we came to the grave, I finished the Burial Service with some of our native hymn-pieces interwoven, which were sung very heartily. As there were a goodly number of Indians looking on who follow not our standard, it was necessary to show them that we, " Protestant Church " though we were, despised nothing which could be shown to be in union with evangelical primitive Christianity. Then we watched, with the rest, the filling up of the grave, and after I had offered a parting address, the wooden cross was wedged firmly in at the head of the grave. The red-cross flag was next mounted on a high pole, and now waves over the departed. Then shaking hands with the mourners, and speaking such words of comfort as were in our power, we took leave, and gave thanks to Heaven that thus it should be. ARRIVAL OF THE BISHOP. May 15. — The Bishop came up to-day, in company with his Excellency the Governor. A goodly number of our Indians were waiting to welcome him, and were most kindly spoken to by the Bishop, who also approved of my proposition to remove with my family at once to Lytton. 78 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. m >' if m ^f-ii i'l» [■^■■i FAREWELL SEnVICKS AT TALE. Sunday, June 9. — Assisted by Mr. Holmes, I held moruiug service and administered Communion for the last time before removing to Lytton. I felt myself much refreshed and strengthened by what tran- spired, and could not help contrasting the favourable appearance of the Church to-day with the aspect it wore a year ago. My wife added greatly to the interest of tiie occasion by her jjlaying and singing. The response from the whole congregation being hearty j and every one appeared glad to be there. 1 preached from Exodus xxxiii. 15, which was harmonious with our feelings in many respects. The great feature, however, of the day, and one which affected me most, was the large Indian congregation iu attendance. All my old staunch Yale attendants—husbands, wives, and children, with pretty well the whole Spuzznm village, and many Indians from below. The expressions of feelings were most touching and outspoken, though it was pleasing to know that they were made willing to part with us on the highest considerations. I took a solemn pledge from each to remain true to our teaching, tlien commended them solemnly to the protection of God, and bade them give a hearty, steady, and true allegiance to Mr. Holmes, who is to take my place ; and it was most satisfactory to feel that I could transfer the whole Church over to my successor, without fear of eitlier European or native deserting our standard. I shall not easily forget that day. It was a goodly sight i o witness the service ; it represented much labour, patience, watching, and prayer. Yet '* not unto us, Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy Name, be the praise." ^r\ FIRST SUNDAY SERVICE AT LYTTON AFTER ARRIVAL. June 16. — Held a service for the Indians in a building formerly occupied as a store, and kindly lent us by the present owner for a few weeks, until we can make other provision for our wants. About 200 were present, and our red-cross banner floated over us as we, the heralds of the Cross of Jesus, sought to speak unto this interesting people " all the words of this life." Three Indians had been drowned in the week past by the upsetting of a canoe, and one of the recovered bodies was to be buried in the afternoon. I promised to attend, and brought this service to a close about 11 A.M., and then proceeded to take the European service — congregation numbering about twenty. The Indians assembled at 2 P.M., and after a short address upon " Death and Eternity — Heaven and Hell," we adjourned to the scene of interment, walking in pro- cession, and chanting antiphonally our Invocation Litany. I then witnessed the burial, which was performed after their old customs, and was anything but a pleasant spectacle. After this, these ceremonies must be under our direction entirely, if they wish us to take part in them. T am convinced, by this day's results, that a great and mar- rellous work is going on amongst this tribe ; and that through them the pure Gospel of Truth will spread far and wide, causing a great INDIAN LITUKGY. 79 "shaking of the dry bones," from which shall issue forth a great army to do battle for the right and true, in the name of the Lord of Hosts. ANALYTIC SKETCH OF INDIAN MORNING AND AFTERNOON SERVICES IN THE THOMPSON TONGUE. Firat, profound silence is enjoined, whilst both minister and con- gregation offer up preparatory mental prayer for a blessing upon that day's worship and service. Then follows an exhortation, " Lift up your hearts unto the Lord." Answer, " We lift them up unto the Lord." Then all rising, we sing the authem, " I will arise ; " which is followed by an examination, rendered categorically, as to the " Why " they come to Church 1 Then all kneeling, we chant the Invocation Litany, the congregation taking up their part a third higher than the minister : — " God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy upon us, miserable sinners. " God the Son, Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the World, have mercy upon us, miserable sinners. " God, the Holy Gliost, have mercy upon us, miserable sinners." Then a prayer for pardon, to which they chant the " Amen." Lesser Yersicles, Lord's Prayer, and Versicles. Then rising, we chant the " Gloria Patri," followed by the Creed and Prayer for the day. Then we sing, " This is the day the Lord hath made." Then follows the sermon (connected with the day). Then we sing, "Children of the Heavenly King," and conclude with prayer and the benediction. End of Morning Service. Afternoon Service. After silent devotion we intone as follows : — "0 God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy upon us miserable sinners. " God the Son, Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the World, have mercy \ipon us, miserable sinners. " God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon ua, miserable sinners." Followed by the Lord's Prayer ?• mi Versicles ; then, standing, chant heartily and thrice, " Gloria Patri ; " then kneel, and say Prayer of Invocation, followed by the rehearsal of Ten Commandments, to which I add a Gospel Commentary ; and the people respond, " Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hem ts to keep this law." At the end, all rinsing, I give tlieui our Lord's summary of the above relative duty towards God and man, which is followed by " Children of the Heavenly King." Then being seated, I proceed to give them an address upon their moral, social, and phycical condition, showing them how they must learn to conform to civilized habits, to our laws, and to be kindly affectionate one to another ; the man honouring the woman as " the weaker vessel," and the woman obeying her husband ; and both "bringing up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord," with other topics according to circumstances. TJten an opportunity is afforded for mutual exhortation. Notices are given out, inquiries are made, and when all are satisfied, we sing the Evening t i % 1 i "i' \ ***5»-J«J* Si i'ij 80 THOMPSON RIVEE INDIANS. I I; !?^,|.."- "i. I m i h: w I m 1 I'll. a '« ff It ' f i 'I' Hymn, and conclude with prayer and benediction. I then warmly shake each attendant by the baud, and dismiss them pleasantly to their homes. KEORPTION OP CATECHUMENS — MODE OP INITIATION — ETC. • Every Wednesday evening, we have a general meeting for reception of catechumens, who are only eligible for election if their names have been already entered upon our first list for some time previously. The following rules guide us in conducting this part of our Mission operations : — 1st. The candidates must voluntarily surrender themselves in the face of the congregation present. 2nd. Then, upon their knees, they solemnly make answer to ques- tions based upon the promises made at Public Baptism. 3rd. Then follows the declaration of admission into the number of catechumens by the minister, who shall, at the same time, take the candidate by the right hand, and offer audibly and reverently an earnest prayer over the neophyte, adding, " The Lord bless thee and keep thee ; the Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace, &c." 4th. Then bidding the suppliant stand, the congregation also rise, chant the " Gloria Patri," The catechumen's name is duly enrolled in the registry, and he is commended to the sympathy and fellowship of those previously initiated. He also receives a certificate of his membership. 5th. Every catechumen shall attend the week-day class, on Friday night, and Sunday services; shall engage to jiray daily, and do his best to help others. 6th. His term of probation shall be ordinarily two years. 7th. Baptism, however, not denied, if presumed to be " iu articulo mortis." OPENINO OF INDIAN BOYs' SCHOOL. August 5. — Four cleanly lads, with intelligent countenances, under care of Lenoquia and his wife, presented themselves this morning for consecutive religious and secular instruction uud training. My first day's intercourse with them and trial of their qualities show me that they are capable of a rapid and high development. At 10 a.m. the flag goes up, and the bell is rung for prayers. Then to work till 13, followed by an hour's recess, when the flag is half-mast. At 1, resume school ; conclude at 3 p.m. Industrial work from 3 to 4, and occa- sional evening classes. All the boys are expected to attend both the native and white services on the Sunday. I give them a little drill every day to enliven them up, and impart habits of instant obedience, &c. ; whilst their hours of play are sufficiently long to prevent them feeling the hours cf work irksome and confining. September . — My boys have increased to ten, and are all doing well. These will form the nucleus of our anticipated Indian Training Institution for both sexes. It is not easy to induce parents to give iip their boys this year to attend school continuously, and to provide them unaer BIDE WITH INDIAN DOCTOR OF ILL-FAME. 81 ifrith food as boarders, as also to help in their clothing, omng to the great dearth of salmon and berries, which makes all very apprehensive of suffering to come when the winter sets in, and necessitates long and distant wanderings in search of substitutes for their ordinary staple winter supplies. INDIAN CALLERS. Every day I have natives calling upon me upon various errands. 1st. The sick, or friends of the same, who come for medicine or advice. 2nd. New arrivals, who wish to pay their respects. 3rd. Indians called away from their homes, and who come to say good-bye, and to acquaint me with the number of Sundays they will be absent. 4th, Religious inquirers. 5th. The watchmen, who come to report concerning the state of their respective districts. With many others. MISSION EXCURSION TO THE BUONAPARTE. August 31. — Left Lytton at 6 a.m., reached Union Man at 8, and Cook's Ferry 11*30. Remained here for two hours. In setting out again, was joined by Shinimitse, the chief ; Poscah, the old Indian doctor ; Shemicaltse, and many others, all mounted ; so that by the time we reached our destination, Messrs. Cornwall's Ranch, forty-seven miles from Yale, 1 was escorted by quite a body of native cavalry, who looked very fine, with their gay Indian accoutrements. Our errand, however, happily, was one of peace, and these men were hungering after the Word of Life. In the morning, some fifty Indians were in attendance at Mahascut's Camp, who gave me a hearty welcome ; and we had then a stirring service, by which they all seemed much comforted and confirmed iu the faith. Poor old Sissquin chute, the chief of the Buonaparte, was there, presenting a most singular appearance in his Indian dress, with high conical fur-cap and official staff, of which he is very proud. He stands quite alone in his attachment to us, the body of his tribe clinging to their old ways. I purposely pass over my white service, although much that is interebting might be said of it. Also I must not transcribe my notes respecting subsequent services and proceedings in that neighbourhood and on my way back, save adding. Ihat I was just in time to prevent those living in a remote corner of my district from losing interest in our principles and modo of worship. I have no fear of them, in this respect, for the future. RIDE WITH INDIAN DOCTOR OF ILL-FAME. My only companion for some miles on my way home was Poscah, so well known for his necromancy, evil deeds, and wonderful power over his countrymen, in olden times, to whom he was then indis- pensable, and yet a terror, since they accuse him of destroying the ftljfl ■.:'i. A' ;-,, w W\ M.' „ .(i«lSH>pt|ii:. , 1 iRM 1 1 il'/'f^^^^ 82 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. , I i!-. lives of his patients who sought his aid. This dreadful old man onco attempted to assassinate the Bishop of this diocese, when bathing, on ono occasion, having camped for the night in that neighbourhood. And certainly, a more ill-favoured, repulsive, and suspicious-looking Indian, I have seldom seen. He has only one eye, and that a strange, glitter- ing, serpent-like orb, which he turns upon you in such a way, as to make your flesh creep, at times, the expression is so cunning and deadly. He rode, too, an old used-up nag, with cropped ears and no tail, so that the two together made up a picture which would have suited Hogarth's mirthful genius to transfer to canvass. He is now, however, an iiiq.iirer after truth (whether sincere or not, I will not venture to say), and professes great admiration of myself personally. He told me many strange things respecting his past history ; and alto- gether the ride was singularly interesting, though I felt myself to be in questionable society. INDIAN TRADITION. September 23. — Called on me Poish, brother of Naweishistan, chief at Nicolas Lake. The old man seem;? to be in earnest ; and I took some pains to make known to him the Way of Salvation. Like some few other venerable old Indians, bo told me that he always had feared Ood from his youth, and prayed to Him every morning, long before a white man had over been seen in his neighbourhood. Was this know- ledge traditional, or a scattered ray from the eastern side of the globe, which had penetrated this region by way of the Aleutian Islands, after the Indian tribes had become settled in this land ? INDIAN VISITS — SERVICES — CONTROVERSY ETC. September 28. — T found a large party waiting for my return home this evening, amongst whom I recognised three chiefs from the upper ountry, who had all come for the pnrposa of spending the Sunday, and picking up religious knowledge from their more advanced and favoured acquaintance in this neighbourhood. It is thus very grati- fying to see our catechumens hungering after the Word, and coming so far and so frequently to head-quarters for so worthy an object. September 29. — After the evening-service for the whites, we had a very t .lemt meeting for the reception of catechumens, four of whom were enrolled under cirr imstances likely to impress their minds with most wholesome concepuons respecting the serious character of the step they take in volimtarily coming forward, in the presence of all, and confessing themselves to be from henceforth wholly on the Lord's side. Those who attend our services most regularly are learning how to lift up their hearts to God, and to ask for spiritual as well as temporal blessings, both for themselves and others, which seems to be quite a new idea and practice with them. A carious incident occurred at the close of our afternoon service. Sashiatan, our first chief, and full catechumen, seemed much pi*esseJ in spirit, and by-and-by, in strong and energetic language, called upon Poscah, who was present, and who, I have said, did formerly " bewitch the Indians with his sorceries," &c., to give up his old vicious practices, KAHRLOEF^, TUP: CRIPPLE. 83 and wipe off the stigma of his profession and conduct from the tribe amidst which he dwelt. The old man seemed vexed, but it may force him to a decision one way or the other. Sashiatan is waxing bc^ld against all hypocrisy and lying, and is fearless of consequences; only he is not always pi-udent and wise in the time and manner of his attacks. I have found it necessaiy to disabuse his Indian mind of attaching too much importance to misrepresentations iind ct.lumny, and that because any one chooses to say black is white, or the contrary, they should be as much concerned as though it was so. Putting the Bible j)rominently before them, for which they have so high a regard and reverence, I made them all tell me its name, its nature, and character. I then asked them what they would say to any one who should con c and tell them they were all deceived, and that instead of being the good, and harmless, and blessed volume they imagined and felt it to be, it was a deadly rattlesnake 1 Would they believe him, no matter liow often he made this declaration ? Would they not say he was inad 1 So when any one told them we were rattlesnakes, their own oxpericnce and convictions would make them laugh down the assertion. . •' INDIAN LEAVE-TAKING. Shemicaltsc, Mahascut, Sissi]uincliute, and their friends, left to-day^ after the stage had come in, and there were no ti lings of the Bishop, who had hoped to nay a visit to tiiis Mission at that time. Shemi- caltse's speech was quite touching. He said his heart was always crying after me, and hungering after the Word. He sought nothing in his visits, neither food, gifts, nor even sleep, but to grow stronger as a child of God, fearing, all the time, lest his old feelings should revive and get the mastery over him. He sincerely regretted not seeing the Bishop, but would be back again very soon. Mahascut endorsed all this, and was followed by Sissquinchute, who was most thankful, he said, for all the instruction he had received. He told me, that though absent in body, he was in mind and in intention always with us, and should ever cleave to the truth, once for all received and embraced with all his heart. Thus saying, he set out on his pilgrimage, accom- panied by another seeker after truth : and it was cheering to feel his " feet are turned Zionwards," and that he is learning to look constantly unto Jesus. Yes, and this " looking unto Jesus " as the Good Shep- herd, the Tender Friend, the Compassionate Saviour, the Mighty God, is the secret of all our influence and power over this people. And thus it is that they tell us once had they hearts of stone, but now, hearts of flesh, and that they feel happy in serving God, seeing tliey know Him now to be a " God of Love." KAHELOEK, THE CRIPPLR. This poor young fellow has been compelled to go on his hands and feet for two years past, having had a dreadful attack of rheumatic fever and no proper medical attendance, the effect of which was to deprive him of the proper use of his limbs, so that he could no longer r 2 'I mm Mm w ii'^t' 84 THOMPSON RIVER INDIANS. Iti? 1^ h l(. ! 'It f m . ;jt' r; yas ii 1 Btand upright. He is, notwithstanding, of an active temperament, has a lively, sunny temper, and likes to make himself useful \n many ways, so as not to be a greater burden upon his friends than is abso- lutely necessary, who seemed attached to him, and greatly to com- passionate his sad condition. But the best has yet to be told : — He is "athirst after the Living God." He is nearly always at service, though compelled to cross the river and travel a long distance in his slow, painful, and tortuous fashion ; ever clean and neat in his attire, thankful for every little notice and attention, patient under affliction, and greedily drinking in every word that falls from the lip of God's messenger. Before, or after service, he generally comes over to the Mission-house, where he sits in his peculiar way, so thoughtful and intelligent-looking, for he has wonderfully bright sparkling dark eyes ; and there is generally, also, a very happy look upon his face on the Sunday, as though that was to him one of the days of heaven upon earth. And then, when any little present of food is made him, ho seems very grateful, and is reverent in his mode of eating, ns though he regarded what we gave him as something more than common food. The other day, after finishing his simple repast, he sat for some time quite still, as though thinking, and on going to him and opening a conversation with him, he said it made him sad to think ho must winter at some distance from the Mission, since when the snow comes he will be confined to the house ; and his heart would be very sick, because he would not then weekly see my face and hear my words. Then pausing, he added, energetically, pointing with his shr veiled finger heavenwards, " I want to go there, to my Father, when 1 die, and be happy for ever." Then, with siibdued voice, I told him more about that goodly land — of there being no crying there, nor sick, nor halt, nor wicked men nor women there. And he drank in the com- fortable words with great delight, for they seemed "sweet to his taste." Divine sympathy, for such thou art ! One touch even of human kindliness makes all the world akin ; but Divine compassion breaks down every barrier, and hearts expand to its benignant influences, like sunflowers at noontide. One of my catechumens, unbidden, took up the poor cripple on his shoulders, and carried him to the ferry. Thus are tljey learning to " bear each others burdens," and in some faint way to reflect the mind and conduct of their Great Master, who is day by day preached to them as the Only Sacrifice for sin, and the Great Exemplar of all holy living. In briefly reviewing the work for the past year or so, it is comforting to think there are now some 200 Indian aonls in the Yale district cared for by us, and that our work is growing there under theefiicient super- intendence of Mr. Holmes, who is most diligent in his field of Mission labour. Whilst here, in this district, some hundreds of natives arc being influence 1 by us, and numbers of them voluntarily coming forward, for the purpose of adopting a stricter course of training previous to their admission into the fold of Christ. Our school will, I trust, develop into a training institution for both sexes, under effective teachers, whilst our more advanced cate- YALE AND HOPE. 85 obutuens will be ready, presently, to undertake Mission-oxoursions to their brethren at a distance, being sent forth two by two, according to Apostolio usage. The Thompson tribe will be sorely tried this winter, owing to the failure of salmon, and are well worthy of help from those whom God has blessed with greater plenty. May the Lord of the Harvest water with the dew of His blessing this portion of His vineyard, until He make this once moral wilderness to blossom as the rose. " Deo Gloria ! " . . YALE AND HOPE. FBASER RIVER INDIANS. Extracts from, the Journal of Mb. D. Holmes, Catechist at Yale. ^^' PROM LIVERPOOL TO YALE. As1i-Wedm8(l'..i. liETURN TO HOPE. ''".'' After a strong pull against the stream, we reached Hope at ten p.m. Went to the parsonage kent by Mr. Johnson, who had just gone to AN IMERLSTIMi INCIDENT. 87 bed, having given ine up for tlie uigkt. lu the inornii)(<; I visited the pretty Church iu this beautiful spot, and went, accompuuied by Mr. Johnson, to see "The Farm." A bridge which we had to pass over being broken, we got into a canoe. The stream stah very rapid, and we expected to be upset and have a scramble for Hfe, but at last got safely acrops ; for which 1 was thankful. The white settlers here are about 21, including children, and there are about as many half- breeds. They are auxiuus tu liave a schoul. Thumday, May ItJ. — Some excitcm ut, in consequence of the visit of the (Governor, Mrs. Seymour, Sunday, I U. — The Bishop pro twelve o'clock started for Hope, enjoyed the opportunity of wor 20 present. Yinited the Indiai o'clock. Sent the canoe back at shop, and party. n the little Church at Yale. At half-past three o'clock. All od in that j)retty Church : uiied next morning at nine riie Sisters," and walked the rest of the way, 7 miles, to Yale. Monday, May 27. — Received letter from the Bishop appointing me 'o Yale for the present. Although disappointed of my mission, I prefer my Bishop's choice to my own ; and have no doubt that my Divine Master has a work for me to do in this important district. HOW INDIANS VALUE THE SERVICES. Sunday, June 2. — Nearly the whole of the Spuzzum tribe at Church. These poor heathen show their wish to learn the truths of Christianity, by walking 10 miles here and 10 back. Sunday, June 9. — Mr. Good preached his last sermon this morning previous to his going to Lytton. Very interesting Indian services. Wednesday, June 12. — Conversation with Indians. Evening class for Indian women. Two Chinamen came for instruction. Sunday, June 16. — Indian services well attended. All seem pleased, and, I hope, all profited. LItiLo'OET INDIANS AT THE SERVICE. Fo\ir Lillooet Indians were present. They said they understood the service and liked it. I tol'^ tiiem that I expected to be appointed there shortly. They saitl ' That would be good." They are a tine race of men. PERSECUTION. 1 find that our Indians suffer much persecution from the Romanists, and endure it with admirable steadfastness. ■^ " • ' • ' ' ENCOURAGEMENT. Sunday, June 23. — We had most delightful services to-day ; congre- gation very good. The Indian service at half-pas': twelve was a pleasing sight. About 100 were present, all taking their part with interest and devotion. ..^ * AN INTERESTING INCIDENT. When the service was ended, and I was entering the parsonage, I heard a voice behind me. Looking round, I saw Utsaparmot, the i: i ■ ^ _h , ,, . ^ .^1l^< IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 1.1 |50 ■■■ 1^ liii ||Z2 ^ U£ mil 2.0 L8 IL25 lllliu III 1.6 ^ ?^ 7 Hiotographic Sdences Corporation 23 WIST MAIN STRIET WMSTIR.N.Y. I45M (716)872-4503 '^ ^ <^ YALE AND HOPE. U f i ; 1 "3 i;, fit • chief who lives on the opposite side of the river, coming hurrj^ing up in great excitement. He seized hold of my hand, and said, "0 Mr. Holmes, the water was so strong; I have ouly just got across !" Tears stood in his eyes. He had been paddling against the stream while we were in Church, and had come to express his sorrow. He is a regular attendant, and his life and character exemplary. INDIANS HINDERED. , , Wednesday, June 26. — Visited the Indian village, in consequence of an Indian informing me that a Roman Catholic Indian had ordered him to quit, and any more of our Indians that might be encamped there. I counselled them to be friendly, and not abuse their oppo- nents; to show them Christian forbearance, and yet to stand their ground ; and if they were abused to let me know. They were allowed to remain in peace. INDIAN ATTACHMENT TO THE CHURCH SERVICE. Sunday, June 1 6. — About 40 Indians were waiting an hour before the English service began ; and 50 had to remain outside until it was over, as there was not room in the Church. "highways and hedges." July 5. — Met with a man who had not been to Church since he came to the colony in 1862. He bad been "brought up in the Church," and promised me he would come. This is an example of men who settle in a colony where, perhaps, there is no Church ; and the anxiety they feel in regard to worldly things causes them to forget their relation to God, to His Church, and to an eternal state. Great preparations are now being made for the salmon fishery : Indians are coming in daily. They will remain here about two months, catching and drying salmon. This assembly of various tribes gives us opportunity of sowing the good seed among them. Sunday, July 14. — Four chiefs and a large number of Indians at Church. July 23. — An Indian told me of the e£Ebrts the Homanists were making to prejudice them against us, and, if possible, to frighten them from us. They told the Indians that if they listened to us they would all go to hell ; that the " King George" Indians would have no salmon, &c. Sunday. July 28. — After the morning services for the settlers and for Indians, I took a canoe and embarked for Hopo, where I had ser- vice for the settlers at six o'clock, and afterwards an address to the Indians. 20 were present at the first service (nearly the whole popu- lation), and 16 Indians at the second service. MISSIONARY dangers. The river is very much swollen by the melting of the snow. In order to get the canoe past a rapid, I had to get out and climb the rooks, scrambling along a very narrow ledge of rook, with only a few OPENINa OF A DAY-SCHOOL FOK INDIANS. 89 twigs to steady myself by. A false step would have been certain destruction. . , • ■' I ■> ^jj INDIAN VILLAGE BURNT. / Hearing of a fire in an Indian village on the other side of the river, I beckoned for them to send a canoe across, and was soon among them. They greeted me as a friend who had come to help them in their dis- tress. I gave the greatest sufferers tickets to come to the p&rsonage for relief. Saturday, Aug. 3. Visiting the Indians up the river. Heat very oppressive. Noticed the great number of children in the tents. SEED SOWN BESIDE MAN7 WATERS. ' Friday, Atig. 9. — ^Visited the Indians up the river. Called upon a Scotch family, who had come the night before from Douglas, and invited them to Church, and the children to Sunday-school. Called at the log-hut of a Spaniard. He can read English, but has no Testament. I promised that if he would come to Church on Sunday morning, I would write his name in one, and present it to him after service. 'Sunday, Attg. 11. — The Rev. A. F. Pope, passing through the colony, assisted in the services. The Spaniard was at Church morning and evening, and received the Testament. KUNDAY AMONG THE INDIANS. An Indian said to me this morning : " Before the King George ' le plates' {prUre, Chinook fo.' clergy) came, there was no Sunday ; but now, no fishing, and we go tc Church to hear about God and heaven." OPENING OF A DAY-SCHOOL FOR INDIANS. A plan had been drawn up for a new schoolroom, but the building of it is postponed for lack of funds. Feeling the importance of a school, I resolved to begin in the parsonage, and mauage as well as I could. The Bishop sent me 20 dollars' worth of apparatus ; with this, a few forms, and the back of a tea-tray for a black-board, I get on pretty well. Eight intelligent lads came this first morning. Aug. 21. — School from 9 to 12 : 15 present. Sunday, Aug. 25. — Visited gaol at half-past eight ; Sunday-school at nine ; first service at eleven ; Indian service immediately after. Soon after the first service was over, I was delighted to find the Church filled with Indians, all behaving in a becoming manner. I had told the sohool-lads to come to Church on Sunday, as some were not in the habit of attending. When the greater part of the Indians wero assembled, the lads came into Church in "Indian filt." I placed them on the seats near the harmonium, and, having tauglifc them some tunes previously, they formed the choir. I had translated & hymn and taught it to them. They sang the "verses" with me, and the congregation joined in the " chorus." The effect was touching. I felt thankful to Uod for putting this into my heart, and for the success of the attempt. M}k 90 yal:i and hope. ■ A NIGHT ON THE GROUND. Left Church at a quarter to two, and immediately started for Hope . The wind was blowing a gale up the river ; so that we were longer in going than I had calculated. On arriving there, I " beat the bush ' for a congregation, and had service at a quarter-past four. Had a cup of tea with Mr. A , and at half-past six returned in the canoe towards Yale. We paddled until dusk, and then, coming to a shady place, with good water, we put up for the night. The Indians made a fire ; I prepared coffee and gave them food. We had some couver sation; and, after singing and prayer, they wrapped themselves in thcii blankets, and, a little apart from them, I made a bed of my rug, and. with the heavens for a canopy, waited for the morning. We arose at half- past three, and, after having coffee, started for Yale, which w( reached at half-past nine. The boys soon heard of my arrival, and came to school : present 20. SCHOOL FOR INDIAN GIRLS. „f The Indian girls are naturally shy ; and I anticipate some difficulty in persuading them to come to school. However, 4 came, and I mad( a start — boys in one room, girls in another. Aug. 29. — School in the morning as usual : boys 21, girls 9 ; very desirous of learning ; much encouraged. One of the lads sick ; took him what I thought he could eat. AN INDIAN S OPINION OP THE CHINESE. Passing in the canoe on my way to Hope to hold service, one of tlit Indians pointed out two Chinamen working at a gold mine on thi other side of the river, and said, " Bad fellows. Chinamen ; no Sunday. They ought not to dig gold on Sunday." su^^ RECREATION. One of the greatest tjjc^ . ;ut3 Christ's flock in the Suudav-school. much attached to mo as I to them. have is to meet the lambs oi' Tiierc are 23 in attendance, a^ THE INDIAN DOCTOR. . . ■ Wednesday/, Sept. 18. — Visited the Indians after school. Found tliv wife of a chief sick ; and on entering the house heard a horrid noise. and, looking to the end of the house, I saw the Indian medicine-man going through various performances to cast out the sickness. Tliis chief is a Eomanist, and is supposed to be the most enlightened man they have. How (Urk is that light ! Sept. 23. — Numbers of scholars on the books : boys 27, girls 21. • . SAD OBSTRUCTION. < • » . When the children were going home, the Romish priest was waiting for them, and called them into his house, and tried to extort a prumiise that they would not come to school again. " If they came, they woulil go to hell." This the chihlren told me, and were encouraged by nic still to come. » THE COLOJSLU. CIIUUCH. 91 Oct. 10. — School from uine to twelve. Fixed up a swing for the children, which promises to become one of the wonders of Yale. Indian service in the evening ; very good attendance. One said on leaving ; " Very good about God." Sunday, Oct. 13. — Visited the gaol at nine o'clock. Services in English and Yale languages ; addresses in English, Yale, and Chinook. The prisoners' faces always brighten when they see me ; and I have no doubt that the kindness and instruction they receive are productive of good. Service as usual at eleven o'clock ; afterwards the Indian ser- vice, at which the day-scholars assist in singing. Continued opposition from the Romish priests. . Sunday-school at three o'clock ; service for the settlers at seven, after which the second Indian service. DEATH ON THE WAY. Monday, Oct. 14. — An Indian came to tell me of the death of one of our Indians in the Yale district. He was coming to see me as soon as he could. He lived twenty-five miles from Yale. He expressed a grt t desire to see me before he died. He had been a regulur ttttt udunt at the services when at Yale, and was an anxious listener to any Indian who might have been at "Yale and Ciuried back some of the truths learned there. , ,,,.;..,, -/THE COLONIAL CHURCH. In consequence of debates in the House of Lords upon tiie position of the Colonial Church, as affected by recent decisions in the law courts, the Bishop of London requested answers from the Bishops and leading Clergy of the Colonial Church to the following questions : — First. — The desirableness, or otherwise, of all Bishops in British colonies receiving their mission from the See of Canterbury, and taking the oath of canonical obedience to the Archbishop. Second. — Whether it is desirable that there should be an appeal in graver cases from the judgments of Church courts or decisions ot Bishops or Synods in the colonies to any authority at home ; and, if so, (1) to what authority, (2) under what restrictions? Third. — How far the Royal supremacy, as acknowledged by the United Church of England and Ireland, can be maintained in our Colonial Churches. Fourth. — What seems the best guarantee for maintaining unity of doctrine and discipline between the different scattered branches of our Church in the colonies. The reply of the Bishop of Columbia was as follows : — , ' DEPENDENCE UPON CANTERBURY. « I think it is undesirable that Bishops in British colonies should, as a rule, receive their mission from the See of Canterbury, taking the oath of canonical obedience to the. Archbishop. ' ill '^ 02 THE COLONIAL CHURCH. m\ «' m •;. mi in Dependence upon that See should be confined to those Episcopates which have been founded from it, and during such time only as they may not form part of a colonial province with a local Metro- politan. FINAL APPEAL. Where there is a Provincial or General Synod, all matters had better be terminated in the province where they arise. In very important oases, with consent of the Provincial Synod, an appeal might lie to a National Synod.* . . .^ ' ROTAL SUPREMACY. ' ' '* The Royal supremacy is unable to act in the colonies generally, because the Church is not established by law, and Church courts cannot have the authorization of the State. The partial action of the supremacy in Crowu colonies is against the spirit of the colonial policy of England as to religious bodies, and decidedly contrary to the feeling of the colonists generally. SECURITY OP DOCTRINE. We must look with confidence to the promises of God and to the necessary principles of the Church, as the best guarantee for unity of doctrine and discipline in all branches of the Anglican Communion; but a highly desirable means in furtherance of this end would be a National Synod, to be held, say, once in five years, consisting of representatives from the English, Irish, Scotch, and Colonial Churches. It would be a gracious exercise of the Queen's supremacy to allow the Mother Church and her branches thus to meet for the mutual benefit of all. The propositionf that questions of Church doctrine and disci- pline should be reviewed in the civil courts of the colony would, I believe, be highly distasteful to the colonists generally and abhorrent to Churchmen, even could the Boyal supremacy be exercised by such means justly, and if such a mode were not opposed to the spirit, the principles, and the precedents of Christianity. ADDRESSES PRESENTED TO THE CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBIA. It has been the practice in these Annual Reports to publish any testimonials presented to the Missionary Clergy, affording proof of the estimation in which those services have been held which the friends of this Mission have felt so much interest in providing during the infant stages of the Church in a British colony. * Which might authorize a Court of Final Appeal, t Contained in Lord Romilly's Judgment. ADDRESSES TO THE CLEKGV.. 98: To THE Rev. John Booth Good, Incumbent of St. PauVs, Nanaimo, V.I. I *' Rev. and dear Sir, — ^We, your parishioners and friends, learning tliat you are about to remove from this parish (after a five years' stewardship) to another parochial district, avail ourselves of the occasion of your departure to ask your acceptance of a purse of money, as a small token of our respect and esteem for you personally, and as a mark of our approbation of your professional services on behalf of the Church you represent. It is with feelings of regret that we witness your removal from our midst, after such a protracted, sojourn, recognising as we do in you a sealous and earnest advocate of the Church j we fervently hope that your new field of labour may be congenial to yourself, and that your new parishioners may speedily learn to appreciate your many good qualities. " Much, however, as w^e regret the loss we shall sustain in your absence, we cannot part with Mrs. Good without feelings of real sorrow, for each succeeding hour of her residence in Nanaimo has called forth, if possible, an increase in oui- regard for her; she has been always alive to the wants of the less affluent of the community, and has been the mainstay of St. Paul's Church choir, combining in her character at once those truly noble attributes — a true Christian and a good neighbour. " Our best wishes will follow you and your estimable lady, and may God speed you both wherever you may go." (Reply.) "St. Paul's Schoolroom, April lOth, 1867. " My dear Friends and Neighbours, — On behalf of myself and Mrs. Good, I beg to thank you most heartily and sincerely for your very kind acknowledgment of our services in connexion with this district and Mission during the past five years. " It is always painful to sever ties of such a character as have bound us together, or to break up a home that has grown dear to us by its many joys and sorrows. Your cordial sympathy, however, hearty good wishes, and the substantial token of your personal regard and goodwill, accompanying the highly gratifying address you have spontaneously presented us with this night, afford us no little comfort and pleasure, whilst you could not possibly have selected, under our present circumstances, a more acceptable parting gift. " I have been permitted to witness what I humbly take to be satisfactory changes in the condition of your town, both of a public and private nature. I have ever sought to identify myself with its best and highest interests. I feel I have gi'own attached to the locality, and I leave it with many pleasant memories, heartily wishing you, socially, commercially, and morally, solid prosperity, happiness, advancement, and concord for all time to come. If there be any unpleasant recollections connected with our past intercourse, let us mutally agree to forget and forgive ; and let me assure you that we m l! v! i "■■■ 94 AKHKF-SSEFS TO THK CLERGY. Bhall have much pleasure iu availiug ourselves of any future oppor- tiiuity that may be aflbrded us uf porbooally renewing our acquain- tance with you all. " In ooncluFiion, I cannot refrain from specially noticing the flattering terms in which you have been pleased to speak of Mrs. Good. I know it has ever been a source of extreme gratification to her to contribute in any way to the happiness of others, and to aid, to the utmost of her power, in advancing that good cause which, I hope, we both have so much at heart. Keciprocnting your good wishes, nnd again thanking you for your unexpected munificence, .... v,,., , , " Believe me, -» ^ - • " Ever y GUI'S faithfully, ; , . :. «J. B. Good." ,!.> To THE Rev. John Sheepshanks. "New Westmiksteb, Bri'-ish Columbia. 18f': 1 ') ;,.i' r.. MEDICAL mSSIONS. 95 Address presented to The Venerable Archdeacon Gilson, on the I5th March, 1867, bi/ the Seat holders of St. JohCs Church on the occation of his leaving the Colony. , ■ : ■ Victoria, Vancoxivbr Island. " Dear Sir, — We learn with great regret that your duty compels you to resign the Rectory of St. John's Church and Archdeaconry of \rancouver Island. During the time of your residence with us, now upwards of two years, you and Mrs. Gilson have gained the cordial q;oodwiIl and respect of all classes and denominations, and the earnest love of your own congregation. " Thrown into a position unworthy of your talents, you have exerted yourself to the utmost to bring the cherished truths of the glorious Gospel home to the hearts of all. Your own example has been your best sermon. " Though our soriow is great at the separation, we sincerely hope tliat the change will be for your benefit ; and be assured that, wherever you may be, you carry with you the sympathy of all in this distant Ian J, and we shall always warmly cherish your memory as one who sowed the good seed of eternal life in season, and generously assisted all who were in sorrow and want; and we trust that your sojourn here will have some bright spots of memory to recall the past as a time not unprofitably spent in the service of your Master. " May the Almighty take you and yours under His gracious pro- tection, avid bring you to the haven where you would be, and give you all che desire of your Leart, are our last and best wishes." TLis address was presented by an appointed deputation. The Archdeacon made a short verbal reply. ^v\m MEDICAL MISSIONS. REMARKS OF THE REV. W. E. HAYMAN, mw Westminster, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. ■ - ^-..^ ; , , New Westminsteb, October 31«<, 1867. Having, since my residence here, a period of eighteen months, studied with some amount of care and with great interest the character of our native population, I find that there is nothing so likely to get them to listen to religious instruction as being enabled to assist in alleviating or curing their bodily ailments; their hearts seem to warm towards you, and they listen with gratitude to what you tell them in reference to their eternal welfare. My great experience at home (having been parish surgeon for some years), amongst the ignorant poor, has often shown me how much might be done in a religious way when the heart is grateful for relief given to the body, and at a time when perhaps a minister of the Gospel would not be listened to — and m KELICilOUS EDUCATION. (!! >i:'^!li ''•;!'■ < ': 80 it is amongst the natives of this country. A stepping-stone is of tlie greatest moment to introduce to the poor Indian the glad tidings of salvation ; at first, from a wish to please you as an individual, they will attend to what is said with patience and pleasure. This point being gained, it gives the power and opportunitv to enter more fully upon holy things until the mind grasps the idea of a Saviour, and with eagerness they seek for more instruction. It is unquestionably of the highest importance that all youug men, before leaving home to enter on Missionary life, should have a fair knowledge of medicine. I am fully persuaded that if it were made a much more special subject of study, the results, practically, would be most encouraging. Tlie principal diseases which the native population suffer from is small-pox, dysentery, consumption, with disease arising from dissipation, — all of which can be either alleviated, or cured by medical skill. Although some of our clergy here have some knowledge of medicine, yet nut enough to be enabled to caiTy through a serious case of illnesa A great difficulty to be contended with is th*" state of dirt the natives live in, together with the total want of comfort they are enabled to afford their sick. Had we the funds, regular, organized Indian hospitals would be invaluable^ as a means, not only of doing good to their bodies, but such a powerful opportunity of saving their souls. William Edward Hayman. KELIGIOUS EDUCATION. EFFECTS OF THE SECULAR SYSTEM — TESTIMONY OF AN AMERICAN. Noticing can be more unsatisfactory to thoughtful minds than the character of the education giveu in the Government schools of the colony. The Victoria Board of Education have even forbidden tho use of the Bible. This is in accordance with the system pursued in the public schools of the adjoining country, of the evil effects of whicli already the following testimony may be given. The extract is from the address of Bishop Scott, Anglican Bishop of Oregon, to his Convo- cation in 1867, a short time before his death, between whom and tlic Bishop of Columbia the most friendly relations existed. It is the testimony of an American to the evil effects of the secular system of education. " I can say no more than I have repeatedly said in the past, as to the importance of our schools in the work of Christian education. It is but too manifest that our prevalent system of public schools is inefficient as to the great work of moral training, without which any course of education is but a fatal delusion. Infidelity, crime, and immorality are on the increase, and we cannot effectually recover and retain our lost ground until we understand and accept God's rule. ' The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.' Without this, WANTS OP THE DIOCESE, 1867. 97 each successive generation will ^vander further from the paths of truth and righteousness, until the dark mists of barbarism once more envelop the laud, and the splendid monuments of our boasted civili- zation repeat the sad story, ' The world by wisdom knew not God.' " — Address of the Bishop of Oregon, May 23, 18G7. To oounteract such evils in a British colony is the duty of the Church. The Bishop of Columbia would desire to make provision, in the present early period, by erection of buildings and by endow- ments in land, for a future supply iu every parish of sound Christian education. The want of funds alone prevents this good foundation being laid, and even threatens to cri|iple the good influence of the Boys' Collegiate School and Angela College in Victoria, where above 100 pupils from the middle and upper classes are in attendance. In assisting such objectM, the friends of the Mission will feel that they are furthering the spiritual welfare of souls, as well as the best civilization of a British colony in the infant stage of its history, so as to avert such disasters as are described in the address of the good Bishop of Oregon. WANTS OF THE DIOCESE, 1867. The following living agency is required to take up the work which God has placed before the Church in the Colony of British Columbia, in addition to the present supply of Clergy and Catechists. Plac*. Al^BBBNI '. Cariboo COHOX DouaLAS AND LUXOOET Fort Rupert Lttton Nanaiho Queen Charlotte's Islands Saaniou, North and South Salt Spring Island and Cheuainus San Juan Island Two Native Institutions — Coast Interior Nalurt of Populatio:i. ludiau 1 Miners, 2,500 1 Settlers 1 Indians and Scattered Settlers 1 6,000 Indians 1 Indian s and Settlers Indian Indians, 5,000 2 Settlers 1 Indians and Settlers British Soldiers, Settlers, and ) . Jteijuired. Clergy. Cu(ec7i. Indians Indian . Indian . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i i wym\ 11 :\- .f. 98 ITEMS OF THE COLONY AND THE DIOCESE. U, !,<.,'■ I kv mm PROOLAKATION OF UNION. On Monday, November 19th, 1866, the union between the two colonies of Vancouver and British Oolurobia was proclaimed in Victoria and New Westminster, and the Dritish men-of-war in Esqui- mau Harbour announced the event by a salute of guns. ORDINATIONS, 1867. The Bishop of Columbia admitted in 18G7 the Rev. J. Reynard and the Rov. J. B. C. Cave to tlie diaconate, and the Rev. W. E. Haymau to the priesthood. DEPARTURES. Archdeacon Qilson, Rev. J. Sheepshanks, and the Rev. A. Doolan have returned to England since the last Report. NEW CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS. Since the last Report new Churches at Esquimalt and Cowitchen have been opened. An Indian School, Chapel, and residence have been erected at Cowitchen. Buildings for an Indian School have been purchased and opened in Humboldt Street, VioiorS!@S*^S»- CLERGY. MAME, PLACE. WORK. The Right Rev. Geo. Hills, D.D..Victoris Bishop of the Diocese. The Very Rev. E. Cridge Victoria Dean of Cathedra], Rector. New Westminster.Archdeacon of Columbia. v<«t«.t. (Archdeacon of Vancouver, Rector of St Victoria [ John's, Victoria. TheRev. L. C. Brown.M.A On sick leave. The Rev. J. C. B. Cave Sapperton Indian Missionary. The Rev. A. C. Garrett, B.A Esquimau Missionary. The Rev. F. B. GribbcU Saanich and Lake.. Missionary. The Rev. J. B. Good Lytton Missionary. The Rev. yf. S. Hayman New Westminster.Missionary. The Rev. Percival Jenns Nanaimo Rector and Missionary. The Rev. W. S. Reece, M.A Cowitchen Missionary. Th.n... T n........! v:»».^.i. (Principal of the Indian Mission, and As- The Rev. J. Reynard Victoria [ ^^^^i^^^ Minister of the Cathedial. NewWestminster..Reotorof Holy Trinity. The Rev. R. Tomlinson, B.A. ...Kincaulith Indian Mission. The Rev. J. Xavier Willemar ....Kincaulith Indian Mission. (Principal of the Boys' Collegiate School, TheRev.T. C.Woods, M.A Victoria < Assistant Minister of St. John's, and {. Missionary of Lake. CATECHISTS. KAME. PLACE. MISSION. Mr. W.Duncan Metlacatla Indian Mission. Mr. D. Holmes Yale and Hope Indian Mission. "' Mr. H.Ouillod Victoria Indian Mission. Mr. W. H. Lomas Cowitchen Indian Mission. J. i - 1 ' j ill ' BOYS' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. - ' Pri1U!^l>al— The Rev. T. C. Woods, M.A. AtiUUmt Maiter—yit. C. N. Newton. u; >-•*■', ANGELA COLLEGE. Lady Principal— Ulita Pemberton. .Awistonts—Misi Pitts j Mrs. Hayward; Mrs. NichoU. Drawing and Frtne/^—iii, Edward Mallandsine. IP"- HOME ORGANIZATION. "^^S'S^^ — Committee: Permanent Chairman — The Rev. T. J. Ro'WSeli,, M.A. Rector of St. Margaret's, Lothbury; Sir Harrt Vernet, Bart. M.P, Rev. Canon Nepean. H. D. Skrine, Esq. Robert Smith, Esq. T. Brtghtwen, Esq. 3, Westbourne Square, W. Rev. H. R. Nevill. Hoqh Hammerslet, Esq. G. P. Arden, Esq. Rev. T. K. Richmond. Cteasurer: Hugh Hammerslet, Esq. Messrs. Cox & Co. Craig's Court, Charing Cross. Clerical l^errelari?: The Rev. Herbert Rowsell, B.A. Curate of Holy Trinity, Paddington ; 3, Westbourne Square, W. Has Ibecvetarfi : Q. P. Arden, Esq. Halstead, Essex. CoNTRtBtTTiONS may be paU to the account of the CotuuBiA Mission, at Messrs. CouTTS & Co. 59, Strand ; Cox & Co. Craig's Court, Charing Cross ; Smith, Patne, & Smiths, 1, Lombard Street; Robarts, Lubbock, & Co. Lombard Street; Bank of British Columbia, 80, Lombard Street; at the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, 6, Park Place, St. James's Street ; and at Messrs. D. La Tottche Jc Co. Castle Street, Dublin. rOEM OF BEQUEST. / give, and bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of The Colujmbia Mission, the sum of - • - ^ to be raised and paid by and out of my ready money, plate, goods, and personal effects, which by law I may or can charge loith the payment of the same, and not out of any part of my lands, tenements, or hereditaments, to he applied towards accomplishing the designs of the said Mission. ' " ■■I 105 CONTBIBUTIONS TO THE COLUMBIA MISSION, 1867. GENERAL LIST. Ibercromby, Dowager I.ady loderson, Miss, ChopstDw-plaee Itkicright, Mrs. G. H icothby. Mrs. C lutler, Mrs. S. M lutler, Miss [izenove, P. Esq Ihestcr, Rev. Greville J liiilders, Mrs. Walbank Mders.S. W |i)bb,A. B. Esq liurthorpe, G. C. Esq Jowell, Miss ftoiFden, Rev. C. Cranbrook lavidson, Messrs Itinklin, Lady iriend, a krdiner, B. C, R. Esq, nnd Friends, Ifiadsliot House, Farnhaiii LperS.P.G lammersley, H. Esq lesketh, Miss A Wand, per S.P.G Don. Ann, £ 1. d. £ t. d. - 2 4 I 5 3 3 1 I 1 1 2 2 2 2 — 10 1 1 2 1 1 5 1 1 4 9 6 10 10 — 5 1 10 4 Don. £ t.d. Ann. £i d. Labilltere.F.P.Esq.perRev.T.J.Rowiell 2 Mclnnes, Mrs 1 1 Monti llore, J. Esq 10 Oxford, Bishop of (2 yean) 2 20 2 20 Palmer, Miss E. F — 5 00 Porclier, Mm — 2 00 Prescott, H. W. Esq — 5 Robertson, Captain, R.N 2 20 Rogers, Sir F. Bart — 5 00 Reports sold 103 Rowsell, Rev. T. N - 10 6 Saunders, H. C. Esq — 110 Smitli, Rev. Albert — 5 00 Smith, Miss, Pallas Green — 5 Stone, Mrs. (2 years) 110 110 Smith, H. 8 1 10 Vibert, Miss 1 1 Wagner, H. Esq — 3 Walford, Mrs. O — 2 20 Wilson, R. D. Esq — 2 20 ie48 15 10 57 13 6 lonlribntion.perS.P.G. DIOCESE OF BATH AND WELLS. CORFE. Don. Ann, £s.d.£i.d. 12 6 CLOFORD. Don. Ann, £ i.d.£t,d. Hon, Sec, Moore, Rev. J. H. (two years, 1866-67) 2 2 2 2 Don. Ann- £t.d. £t.d- Anon, per ditto (for Female Education)... 3 5 .^?(£' CANTERBURY. Hon. Sec, Rev. T. S. Huxley. Itiiley, Mrs. (2 years, Il8CC, 1867) 15 rniyn, Miss, Coll. by |(perRev.T.S.Huxley)10 Volt, Miss (2 years, 11166,1867) 15 15 DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY. EAST MAILING. Hon. See- Wigan, Rev, W. L — 15 11 10 1 10 lonations 11 lo -^ 13 DOVER. Hon. See, Rev. J. Puckle. Bazeley, Miss Fernie, Mrs. Henry (2 years) Knocker, £. Esq I Donation. 5 5 — 10 5 1 15 5 2 HERNE BAY. Hon, See. 10 Contribution, per Rev. H. Geary 1 17 3 DIOCESE OF CARLISLE. AMBLESIDE. 9».S- Bower, Mr 5 Bullen, Mr 10 Deuson, Mr — igi Dixon, Mrs. (Ches> ten — I II Hickman, Mr so Lees, Mrs — | || Oakes, Mr ]o Walker, Miss lo Warden, Miss 1 u Small sums 7 6 Donations . 3 7 G 2 lil 3 ;l c ol DIOCESE OE CHICHESTEE. BRIGHTON. •/.„ c. /John AUfree, Esq. Hon. Seci.\^^^ Treacher. AUfree, John, Esq.. Chichester, Earl of.. Freeman, Miss Jonei.Mrs — 2 — 1 1 10 1 4 12 CHAILEY. Hob. See. Rev. F. R.Hepburn. Contribution8,peT3.P.G. 2 6 11 ALNWICK. Hon. See. Rev. W. J. Conley. Antrobus.Rev E.(Twi- aell) — 10 Burnet, R. Esq — 10 Carr, Ralph, Esq. (Hedgeley) — 100 Cooley, Rev. W. J — 10 Smith, M. Esq — 10 CAMBRIDGE. Hon. See. Rev. O. Glover. Glover, Rev. O — 1 I KinK,Lady(Madingley) 1 1 King, Miss (ditto) 10 Powell,Rev.E.A.(Toft) 2 3 11 1 10 Donations 3 11 4 12 CHICHESTER. Hon. See. Very Rev. the Dean of Chichester. Contribution, per Miss Hersee— Anonymous 1 Ball, Mrs 10 navies, Capt 10 Duke, Mrs 2 6 Gibbings, Mrs 2 Henty, Mrs 10 Pates, Mrs. (through).. 18 Pratt, Capt 10 Roberts, Miss 1 Swainson, Mrs. (thro') 1 2 6 9 HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARD! Hon. See. Rev. H. Jarvis. Cotton, Miss...., Dunne, Dr , Frier, Miss Goodaie, Mrs.... Jarvis, Rev. H. 2 21 I 01 I 01 10 1 I ol nn SALEHURST. //on. See. Stobart, Rev. H 2 DIOCESE OF DURHAM. 1 1 1 1 5 6 6 Thompson, Rev. G. S. (Acklington) Thorp, Mrs. (Alnwick) Thorp, Rev.C. (EUing- ham) TurnbuU, Mrs DIOCESE OF ELY. ELY. Hon. See. Rev. J. II.Hendenon. Henderson, Rev. J. H. — 110 HOPTON. Hon. See. Rev. Henry Dawton. Cox, Mrs. (Coll. by) ... 8 Dawson, Rev. H — 10 DawFon, Mrs. ,. — 10 Dawson, Uiss — 10 AYCLIFFE. Hon. See. Rev. J. D. Eade. Eade, Rev. J.D — I l| Eade, The Misses — 1 Smith, Mrs — I I| i 1| EXE ^.Sit Rev. O, Mtrir. Wm. B icombe, Miss ... iPlito, for In Mission MAMl I, Ste. Hon. an In. H. Courtena] lirtenay, Hon. Wh.h CHELTJ ii.S(c. Rev. W. ■Hutchinson , iercri)mbie,theM Ue. Mrs Iddleniass, W. E: y Mrs koton, Mrs inton, .Miss Uiy School CI El. Pliilip and Uames ■nalion HERE |a. Sec. Rev. W. III. Miss , l»le, Rev. W. C. Its, Kev. John . kion, Rev. E. ... |iig, Miss mbert, Rev. W. Ipletoft, Mrs. f sgrave, Rev. C; pii, Rev. George Wyld, Misi (Salisbury) - I « Small contributions .... 6 7 H7J1 1 RANDS Bl. by Miss Nun ^■arrows, Mrs. . ^Vanby, Mrs ^■enwick, Miss.. HUNDON. Stoddart, Rev. R. W... - 1 ' WI8T0W. Hon. See. Rev. J. Woodruff. Woodiuff, Rev. J - " ^■ohnstoiie, Mrs. H>aing, Mrs Blunns, Mrs Bfunns, Miss .... ■^lies, Mrs ■*;atson, Mrs. J ■winlcfleld, Mrs. EXETER. , Ste. Bev. O. H. O. Shield. 0tTtr. \Vm. Buukitigham.Esq. IN ENGLAND. DIOCESE OF EXETEIf. Don. yt",(. £ n.d.iat.il. 107 jitombe. Misg fcito, for Indian \ Miwion Don, Ann. £i.d. 1 — 2 3 MAMHEAD. i.Sn;. Hon. and Rev. lll.H.Courtenay. lirtenay, Hon. and iRtvH.H Courtenay, Lady A.M. 1 2 PLYMOUTH. Hon. Sec. Contribution per S. P.O. Yonge, Dr 10 WEST TEIONMOUTH Hon. Sec. and Treaiurer, Rev. Joseph Birch, M.A. Don. £t.d. Hainlyn,Mi8a — Moir, Mrs — Neate, Miss — Richards, Miss — Smith, John, Esq — Smith, Mrs. J — Smith, Miss J. H — Stuoks, Miss E. M — Vaux, B. Esq 5 Ann. £*.d. — 1 1 Donation. 5 DIOCESE OF GLOCJCESTEPt AND BRISTOL, CHELTENHAM. h.Sec. Rev.AV. H. iRutchinson, lercrombie.theMisses — 2 Ike. Mrs — 1 Idillemass, W. Esq.... — 1 lel, Mrs — I Inion, Mrs — 1 Inton, Miss — 1 kulay School Class, Bt. Pliilip and St. baioes 15 ir> Inition , 7 10 ... 15 7 16 WINCHCOMBE. Hon. Sec. Rev. K. N. Jackson. Coll. by Mrs. Dent, Sudeley Castle, who guarantees £20 annually— Offertory, St. Mary's Church, Sudeley ..600 Proceedsof Missionary Stall at School Fes- tival, 1866 11 Dent, Mrs — 3 Foil, Mrs ~ 10 Holland, Mrs — lo Holland, Miss ~ lo Holland, Miss F. ... — 3 Holland, Miss G. ,... — 2 6 Holland, Miss J Jdckson, Rev. R. N. 1 National Sch. Child- ren, Coll. by Sale of Work by Sun- day Sch. Teachers, &c 2 14 S 11 14 — 1 S U 8 Donations . 13 6 5 6 20 13 lYCLIFFE. V. J. D. Eade. HEREFORD. In. Sec. Rev. W. C. Fowle. Ill, Miss — l»le, Rev. W. C — Iss, Key. John — pn, Rev. E — lug, Miss — mbert, Rev. W — Ipletoft, Mrs — pgrave, Rev. Canon — pii. Rev. George — DIOCESE OF HEREFOED. 11 10 Hon. Sec. ROSS. Cojitribution per S. P. G. Hall, W. H. Esq Reddowes, Miss , Carr, Rev. D Clifford, Rev. J.. 10 6 SALOP DISTRICT. Hon. Sec. Rev. G. C. Guise. — 1 1 10 2 2 Guise, Rev. G. C — 2 Guise, Miss J — 100 Ditto (coll. by) 2 8 Guise, Miss F — 100 Harding, Miss — 6 Salusbury, Rev. G — 110 Waring, Ven. Archd.... — 100 Warter, Rev. E — 10 Donations . 2 8 10 19 2 8 18 7 ■)■' Sallibury) - , "| lutions .... 6 7 HUNDON. f. R. W... - 1 'I WI8T0W. Bv. 3. Woodruff. HANDSWORTH. tn. Sec. . by Miss Nunns — Barrows, Mrs. J — fcanby, Mrs — fenwick, Miss — .D — [olinstoue, Mrs — Ming, Mrs — funns, Mrs — Punns, Miss — Kites, Mrs — TjMson, Mrs. J — finkfleld, Mrs. R.... — 5 10 6 10 1 10 1 10 6 S ■2 S 10 6 mm 4 9 6 DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD. STAFFORD. Hon. Sec. Thos. Salt, Esq. Salt, Miss Sarah — 110 SHREWSBURY DISTRICT. Hon. Sec. Rev. G. C. Guise. Fielding, Hon.&Rev.C. — 100 Haycock, Miss — 10 Jenkins, Mrs. R — 110 Kennedy, Rev. Dr — 100 Lloyd, Rev. T. B — 1 00 Micklethwaite, Miss ... — 10 Pelham.Rev. A — 10 Stansfleld, Mrs Whytehead.H.Y. Esq. - 10 - 2 9 1 TETTENHALL. Hon. See. Harding,Rev.J.W.(Tong) — 10 Ditto,Contributionbvl Donation '. 1 2 isV' m U\!f\ lil. 108 CONTRIBUTIONS DIOCESE OF LINCOLN. LirtiMti Cut, Mill M. BOSTON. Hon. See, Rev. O. B. Blenkin. Treasurer, T. Oarfit, Eiq. Don. Ann. £:il.£i.d. Blenkin, Rev. O. B. (Vicar) — 110 Edwards, Rev. T. L.... — 10 Friend, A — 10 Oarflt, J. H. Esq — 10 Garflt, Thoi. Esq — 110 Oee,Mrs.BrothertoftHan — I 10 Oldrid.Rev.J. H — | 1 o Roy, Rev. Robert — SO Scratton.Rev. G — 110 Simpson, B. S. Eiq. ... — 110 Wliite,Mri.(SkirbecV.) — 10 8 11 GAINSBOROUGH. Hon. See. Rev. W. A. Frith. Coll. at Trinity Cliurch 1 13 3 Anderson,Mis8£.(Lea) — 10 G Bartlet, Rev. J. T — 10 6 Brackenbury, Mrs — 10 6 Buddicorab, Mrs — 10 Burton, Mr. F. M — 10 G Caih in hand 10 Charteri, Rev. R. H.... — 10 6 Clements, Rev. J — 10 6 Cross, Mr. Charles — 2 6 Duigan, Mrs — SO Dunn, Mrs — 8 Fretwell, Mr. R. D. ... — 110 Frith, Rev. W. A — 10 6 Haniiain, Mr — 5 Heaton, Mrs — 10 Hutton, Wm. Esq .— 2 2 Keeling, Rev. W. G.... — 5 Lea, per Miss Anderson — 10 6 Maw, M. Exq — 10 Stanwell, Miss — 5 ENFIELD. ffon. See. Rev. A. Weir, D.C.L. Coll. after Sermon, per Rev. W. D. Mac- lagan 3 12 6 Chains. Wm. Esq — 1 10 Goodchild, Mrs — 110 Harman, Rev.J — 110 Henry, David, Esq. ... — 110 Jackson, J. H. Esq - 110 Jones, A. Esq — 110 Jones, Miss — 10 Meyer, James, Esq — 110 Hamsay, Mrs — 110 Russell, J. E. P. Esq... — 110 Upward, Mrs — 110 Viner, Rev. G. B. P. ... — 110 Weir, Rev. Dr — 110 3 12 6 13 2 Collection 3 12 6 16 14 6 Don. Ann. »i.d. Ht.d. Stephenson, Mr 5 Spluki, Mr .... *** 4 2 3 2 11 3 6 Expenses 3 8 1 10 6 13 3 GREAT GRIMSBY. Hon. See. Contribution.perS.P.G.— A Friend — Collection — Moody, Mrs m... — GRASBY. 10 2 (I U 10 3 Hon. See. Contributions per Rev. C. Turner 3 10 o LINCOLN. Hon. See. Rev. E. Wilson. Boothby, Rev. G. (Lis- sington) -> 10 6 Bridges, Rev. B. G. (Blankney) — 10 Cookson, Miss — 5 00 Dale, Mrs. Thurston... — 100 De Grey Sc Ripon, Earl — 5 De6rey&Ripon,Cte8s. — 5 00 Fardell, Mrs — 10 Moss, Wm. Esq — 110 NeviIe,Rv.C.(Wickenby) — 10 Sugden, Miss (Coll. by) — 6 Wilson, Rev. Edward . — 100 DIOCESE OF LONDON. Coll. after Sermon, per Rev. B. M. Cowie ... 5 17 HIOHGATE. Hon. See. Rev. C. B. Dalton. Bromehead, J. C. Esq. (2 years) 6 5 Bromehead, Rev. A. C. (2 years) .,„. 5 SO 10 10 Donations 10 1 LOTHBURY, ST. MARGARET'S. Coll. after Sermon, per Rev.T. J. Rowaell...I6 6 3 Rowsell, Rev. T. J — 110 Rowsell, Rev. H — 110 GUILDHALL. ST. LAWRENCE. Hon. See. Collection , Don. .it Wilson, Miss Edith C. 'o 3 ^ '* Ward, Miss, Coll. by— Anson, Mrs. (3 yrs.). 2 I Beevor, Mrs — 1 C. W 4IG0 Lettunte, Miss — || Malcolm; Mrs — J Perry, Rev. G — || Work sold 4u 7 19 3 29 || Donations ;i LOUTH. Hon. See. Rev. J. O. Smyth, Allott, Rev. J - 1 Locock, E. Esq — 1 Locock, Miss — 5 Smyth, Rev. J. U — 1 MUCKTON. Per Rev. R. L. Lowe— IpIMLICO, ST. Dibotlun.peiS.P. Mh, Rev. B.. TWICKE1 i,J>(, Rev. G.I m, Mrs BUR i.Su. Rev. E. V My, Mrs lthi:,ion, Mr. J.. bhlnion, Miss . ithinson. Miss J. uhinion, Mr. ithn') School) InihaViMr. A... liniton, Miss S. llh,Mr.W ier,Mr.O.O. .. TwoOffertoriesat Bur- well and Muckton. 17 3 ■ DI& NOTTINGHAM, ST. JAMES'S H.S(e.Rev. C.R Contribution, perS.P.G. Uee, H. Esq 1 STAMFORD. Hon, See. Rev.Woollcy Spencer. Hjol,Mii9 ^■ice,Rev. G K.G.E.Esq. .. ■eikevViiV'T."." HuogiRev.C.R Young, Mrs — in H H E .«rAR H'^'C' MUSWELL HILL, ST. JAMES* ^iiliutlon,per8.P Hon. See. I ContributIon,perS.P.O. Browell, Rev. J - 1 1 H FA KEN H,,„ Rev.M. ■■■'"'•\Rev. C.C NOTTING HILL, ST. JOHN'S. Hon. See. KIrby, Mrs - 10 ^■oson, Rev. M. i ^H'cod, Miss.... ■pbell, R. Esq... Powell, Mrs. (Palace Gardens) — 10 ^per, H. Lee, £ ^^BUt fi7 1010 ■ ^VQiei PADDINGTON, ST. JOHNS Hon. See. Rev. W. C. Risley. Gillett, Mrs - I Horsley, Miss M - > '] Jones, G. J, Esq — H Mathews, Mrs — 1 0| Matthews, Misses - i >] Reid, Miss - I I] Risley, Rev. W.C - > '1 OARVEf kaev.p «UCKTON. HAM, ST. JAMES'sl perS.P.O. q 1 FAMFORD. sv.Woollcy Spencer. I » 101 ,nrt,Mn tut, Mill M. Aon. ^nm. £t.d. £i.d. — 110 , — 110 10 11 IN ENGLAND. Hunter, the Mines ... Hunter, Miii (Merton) Twining, Rev. O. B..,. 109 IpIHLICO, ST. GABRIEL'S. Bibtttlun.peiS.P.O. jtlitr, Rev. B 10 Expeniei , Don, Ann. £*.d £ Id. a 2 mm t 2 — 1 i 6 6 — 1 TWICKENHAM. i,S((, Rev. O.B. Twining. «r,Mn — I 6 8 1 WIMBLEDON. Hon, See. Rev. H. W. Haygarth. Friend, A 5 Haygarth. Mre.W SO Johnion, Mri. S lu r Lewii, Peek, Penfol Smith Webb, Mr». C. H. W. E d, Mri. Mill C. U. Eiq. W • q "Sidney Don. £ I.d. . 10 .10 .110 2 6 . S 17 13 6 Ann. £t.d WALTHAM8T0W. Hon. See. Foreit8chao1,0fl«!rtory, perS.P.O 4 6 DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER. BURY. iSie. Rev. E. Weiterinan. iiliir,Mri bhhiion, Mr. J bhinion, Mill tthinion, Mill J. ... ((Iiinion, Mr. (S. lohn'i School) liuliavr,Mr. A liniton, Mill S. A. |tb,Mr.W iir,Hr. 0. — 1 — 1 — I — 1 10 00 10 10 S 1 1 S Walker, Mill Weiterman, Rev. £. BIRCH. Hon. See. Contribution, perS.P.O.' T. C i 10 : 12 — S ROCHDALE. , Hon. See. Rev. J. W. Parker. Lancaihire, Mr. J. H. Lancailtire.Miai Taylor, Miii Ellen — 10 — 5 6 — 4 6 1 DIOCESE OF NORWICH. DISS. I.S(e.Rev. C.R. Manning boi.Miis — low, C. Eiq — fee. Rev. G — le.G.E. Esq — (e.Mri — i,Rev.H. T — iRev.C.R.... — 10 10 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 12 HILLINOTON. Hon. Sec. Ffolkei, Rev. H. — 110 E .V^ARTON. i.Xfc. HILL, ST. JAMES'lB''''""'"''P"8.P.O. 1 FAKENHAM. io„, jRev.M. A. Atkinion. r"'\Rev. C.3t. D. Moxoii. Injon, Rev.M. A.. — 110 idwcod, Misi — 2 2 |pbeIl,R. Esq — 110 iRev.H.T — 110 Ire.ReT. R _ 110 Kr, H. Lee, Esq. '667 — 2 2 8 8 |M!ei 4 8 4 IPSWICH. Hon.See$.[J^^^ H. R. Keene. Anitnither, Col. Lloyd — 10 Anttruther, Hon. Mri. — 10 Berneri, Mri — 100 Durtell, P. R. Eiq — 10 Barren, Mrs — 10 Clowei, Miss — 10 Daniel, Rev. S. E — 10 6 DeQrey,Hon.&Uev.F. — 100 Gower, Mrs. Foote .... — 10 Hawtayne, Miss — 5 Keene, Rev. R. H — 1 00 Keene, Mrs — 10 Milli, Rev. Thomai ... — 10 Potter, Rev. W — 100 Potter, Mrs — 10 13 6 6 GARVESTON. kRev.P S A NECTON. Hon. See. Rev. W.H. Walker. Cole, Mrs — 110 Lee, Miss S — 110 Walker, Rev. W. H. ... — 110 From Appendix, 1866 3 3 NORWICH. Hon. See. Rev. N. T. Garry. Contributinn, per Rev. H. Symonds 3 .S II Coll. after Sermon at St.Mark's.Lakenham 7 18 2 Addison, — Ecq — 100 Barnard, Rev. W. H. ... — 110 Bouverii. Archdearon.. — 110 Brown, F. Esq — 2 Cooke, H. Esq. (Caiton) — 100 Cooke, Mrs. H ditto... — 100 Foiter, C. Esq — 2 20 Garry, Rev. N. T — 3 Garry, Mrs — . 100 Herring, Mrs — 3 00 Meyrick, Rev. F — 100 Millard, Mrs — 110 Norwich, Deaii of — 4 40 Oakes,>Irs — 10 Parker, Rev. W — 110 Vesey, Miss — 10 11 1 2 27 Donations 11 1 2 38 1 2 SWAFFHAM. Hon. See. Rev.S.Everard. Day, Miss C — lo 6 Dolignon, Miss A — 10 Oowell, Mrs — 100 Everard, W. Esq. (Dublin) — 2 Yonge, Miss — 10 Yonge, Missii -. 100 6 6 YARMOUTH. Hon. See. Rev. J. W. Colvin. Treasurer, i. Brightwen, Esq. Collection after Sermon at St. Nicholas 10 1 7 iJi !K t ■■■■■ ;' 'Ik'"! 'I ';!'. ,;,!■■ 'jiri']-'-' '!*"!« SI' KiLJ mwk If 110 Aldred, C. C. Esq Barber, Misiei BIdwull, L. Eaq Bidwell, MiuC BIdwell.MiiicfL.&O HIack, W. Esq Bowles, Harriet Dracey, J. Esq BriKhtwen.T. Ksq. ... Chadd, MissE Chadd, MissM Colvln, Rev.J. W Ditto (class) Cooper, Mr Copemai), R. Esq Cory, MUs L Costerton, Mrs, O CiifAUde, J. L. Esq. ... Dawson, Rev,W Forder, Miss E Frete, Mrs, E, U Friend, hyMis). Ution. Oeorge, Miss('.'oll.by), 7 Gibbs, Emily — Don A$in. Ui.d. £i.d — 1 1 — 10 — 10 — ID U — 10 — 1 1 _. fl — 1 1 SCO — 1 1 — 1 I 13 9 10 1 1 — 5 — 5 — 1 1 — 10 u 10 1 1 — 1 1 S AYLESBURY. Hon. See. Rev. U. E. Jelf. Hamilton, Rev. W J... — Hamilton, Miss — Hamilton, Mis* M — 10 10 10 1 10 BEENHAM VALLENCE. Per Rev. T. Busbnell— Kymer, Miss — 10 GREAT MARLOW. Hon. Sec, Contributions,perS.P.G,6 6 HURLEY. Hon. See. Rev. A. B. Wray. Wethered, Rev. F. J... — 1 00 KIDMORE END. Hon. Sec. Cobb, Rev. J. W — iu CONTRIBUTIONS Don. Ann. £ t.d. £ I. d. Harrison, Rev. W. T. . — 1 10 Harrison, Emma — 8 llnyward, Maria — 7 4 ILizard, W. Esq — 110 llulme. Rev. A. 1>...... — 10 6 Jealous, Miss — 100 Larter, Miss I Lucas, Rev. C. J — 110 Methwold, Mrs — .^n •Nevlll, Rev. H. R — 2 2 Orde, LadyE — 110 Ordo.J. II. Esq — 10 PalKrnve, I. Esq — 100 Palmer, Mrs. O — 100 Peiirse, Rev. — 110 Pendce, Mrs. O — 100 Penrlce,Mi»sM — 100 Pcnrice, MiHsO — 100 Penrice,Mi»s A — 100 Ponrlce.Miss K — 100 Penricu, Miss M, (eoll, by) 5 Penricc,Mi8sC.(coll,bj)8 Pratt, Mr — 5 l DIOCESE OF OXFORD. MONGEWELL, Hon. See. Rev. T. V. Durell. Durell, Rev, T, V 10 NEWBURY. President. Rev. H. W. Majendie. „„„ c,.„. (Rev. P. M. Saiikey. ^''"•■^"'•Uev.Wm. Milton. Adams, Rev. John — .'JO Barnes, Rev. B. N — 10 Urigstoclt, Miss — 10 Corrie, Mrs — 10 Corrie, Miss — 10 Currie, Hev. F. L — 10 Currie, Mrs — 10 Devon, Rev. E. B — 10 Edwards, Rev. R. C... — 10 Fuller, Rev. Joseph.... — 5 Greaves, Miss — 5 Grover, Misis — 10 Hall, Miss (2 years) ... — 100 Hamilton, llev. A. It. — ID Houblon, Rev. A — 110 James, Rev. John — a Longmore, Rev. P — 10 M^endie, Rev. H. W.. — 2 2 Majendie, Miss — 2 2 iit.J. £,] Preston, MIsiet _ i^ Read, Busaii _ * Richmond, llev. T. K. — | IlidKeon. Ann _ Rowland, Mr _ Simmons, Mr — n Stongliton, Miss — 2 Thornton, Mrs _ 1 Tomlinson, Rev. E. M. — || Utton, Misses — J Watson, Mrs. O _ " Woolsey's, MiiB,Schoijl -- g 21 2 'iTn Expenses 17 YOXl'ORI). Brooke, J, W. Ksq, per 8.P.0 _ j 1.5m. Majendie, Miss Anna.. — 2 Bruukes, Mrs. .. Milton, John, Esq — | Hoyle, Miss Milton, Rev. W - 1 ihitrpe. Miss £. Palmer, Mrs — 1 Walker, Miss £ Randall, Rv. J. Leslie'. - 1 Under 4* Robinson, Rev. J. E.... — 1 Rogers, C. Esq - Sankey, .ev. P. M - 2 Servant Girl, A — Slocock, Mrs. C — 1 Smith, Miss C.S - Stevens, Rev. H. B - 1 BELCHAM Sutton, Mrs. H — *'Sec. Rev.J. Weare, Mrs. T - 2 Wyld, Mis8(d«c.) - Raymond. - lection, per Ri 29 X.8t.C.Uaym( READING, ST. GILES'S, | Hon. See. Rev. T, V. Fosbcry. Cuntribution,perS.P.G. 3 2 STUBBINGS, ST. JAMKS,| //on. Sec. Contribution^perS.P.G. 3 10 DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH, LEICESTER, ST. MARTIN'S." Hon. See. Contributions, per S,P,G,— Burnaby, Miss C. C, — 10 6 Jones, Mr. H. 8 — 10 Spittal, Rev, T — 100 Vaughan, Rev. D. J. — 10 6 2 11 WOODFORD. Hon. Sec. Rev, C. Smyth. Belcher, Mrs. — 10 Duthy, Rev.W , Eyies, the Misses Goodman, Rev, J, P.. Leete, Mrs Malim, Rev. G Sargeaunt, J. B. Esq.. Smyth, Rev. C Wilson, Mia i'».i'. £i| let — || llev.'T'."K." - 1 n — ri — r - l| fill — 2 tri - 1 . ilev. K. M. - J »» - J I. O >ils,8clinol ■ - || 21 2 S I5|] IBCI 17 03 II YOXl'ORn. V. Ksq. per iING, ST. GILESSJ lev. T. V. Fosbcry. Dii.perS.P.G. 3 2 nNGS, ST. JAMESSI nijperS.P.G. 3 10 ADEL. ii.Ste. Don. Ann. £i.d.,e :d. Liributlon throuRh K p. a, per Rov. O. Ilintbwilte 6 LEEDS. it.See, Rev. F. J. Wood. J Lfeils General List— |ll|iplcyar(l,T.\V.E»q. — luitclmll, J . D. Eaq. . — iBtown, S. J. Esq. ... — iBiilmer, J. Ksq — llloiii>tliorpe,(i,IC£sq. ~- Hotsfall.A.Esiq — litpson, Mm — ■Kempliiy, C. E8q. ... — lllobiniinii, A, Esq. ... — • Isiiail, Misses — kies— jAusten, Mri 15 7 Klukburn, Mill 4 IBruokes, Mrs 5 5 Hayle, Miss ( 7 JShiirpe, Miss £ 18 9 IValker, Miss £ H 7 |l'nder4i 11 8 00 5 5 5 5 1 1 10 10 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 5 IN EMOLAMD. DIOCESE OF RTPON. Don. Ann, £ t.d.S s.d. 2. Parlih Church— Atlay, Rev. Canon ... — 5 5 Button, Mill — 110 Crawford, Mr.,E — 10 Copperthwaite, Mri.. — 10 Hardisty, Mill — 2 Jennins, Missei — 10 Maude, Miss — 10 Snuwden,!!. Eaq. ... — 110 Teale, O. P. Esq — 110 Tunnnnt.J. M. Eaq . — 110 Tennant, Misi — 110 Wood, Rev. F. .f. ... — 2 YouiiK, O. Esq — I 1 u Coll. by Mri. Fox- Fox, Mrs — SO Nurtli, Mr — 50 Under '!« 2 Cull, by Miss Upton- Hammond, Ilev. J... — 10 Mason, Miss M. J. ... — 10 Upton, Miss H — 10 Upton, Miss A. E. ... — 5 Small iiimi m... 2 Boxes — Button, Miss I 10 Jubb, Misses 7 Jennins, Misses 1 Mason, Miss 100 3. Bramley — Gott, Rev. J — 10 10 111 Don. Ann, £ i.d.£ I. d. 4. Armley— Smith, Rev. P.O. U. — 2 00 5. Mean wood — Mapleton, Rev. D.... — 1 1 o Donation! 7 8 8 62 IS 6 7 > 8 70 2 2 MIRFIELD. Hon, Sec. Contribution through S. P. O. per Rev. T. Nevin 10 SETTLE. Hon. See. Rev. W. P. Pearson. Armlstead, Mrs. J — Boyd, Rev. Canon — 1 Pierson. Rev. W. P.... — I Robinson, W. Esq — 3 Robinson, Rev. J — 2 5 1 1 2 DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER. BELCHAMP WALTER. ^.See. Rev. J. M. St. Clere Raymond. ilectlon, per Rer. J. "St.C. Raymond... 15 BISHOP 8TORTFORD. h.Sec. Rev. J. Menet. pet, Rev. J nichett. Miss A ■order, Mrs. G. E. ... 1 I 1 1 10 2 12 COLCHESTER. >» Jecj/'^cv.J.J.M.Cunynghame. ■y. Inglia, Eaq. Inynghame, Rev.J.J. — 10 pard.W. Esq — 10 Wis, J. Esq — 110 tois, Mrs — 110 fpillon, P. 0. Esq.... — 110 4 3 6 GRAVESEND. h-See. Rev.C. E. R. Robinson. fw.Mrs _ 10 m, Mr. and Mrs. ... — 6 P«.Mr«.(1866 8t67) 2 2 6 Grimth, Mr ~ 2 Marsh, Rev. P. A — 4 Robinson, Rev. C.E. II. — lo 6 Sampson, Mrs — 50 Thomas, Miss & Misses Johnson — 5 2 6 2 4 Donation 2 6 2 6 6 GREENSTEAD. Hon. Sec. Rev. Philip Ray. Gellibrand, W. C. Esq. — S Mott, Misi, & Miss L. Mott 10 Ray, Rev. Pliilip, and sisters 2 3 5 Donations 3 8 HALSTEAD. Hon. See. G. P. Arden, Esq. Brew8tcr,Capt.&Mrs.C. — 2 Burney, Rev.C. (Wick- ham) — 110 Friend, A (Exeter) -^ 5 00 Fraser, Mrs — 10 6 Hyett, Miss S •> 10 Sperling, Mrs. & Miss (Tor Thompson River Indians) 5 Wemyss, Miss — 10 5 11 6 Donations 5 14 11 6 HIGH WYCH. Hon. Sec. Rev. H. Ff Johnson. D'Ath, Mrs Forsyth, Mrs — 1 Glyn, Miss L — 1 Johnson, Lieut.-Col — 5 Johnson, Hev. H. P.... — 5 Johnson, Mrs. H. P. ... — 1 Pelly, J. Esq — 2 Sims, Miss — 1 17 — 10 — 110 5 — 2 2 — 110 5 WITHAM Hon. Sec. Rev. J. Bramston. Bramston, Rev. J — Bramston, Miss M. £.. — Bulioslt, Rev. W. T.... — Luatu, Capt — Townsend, Mrs, — 5 10 112 t H «i 00NTH1BUT10N8 DIOCESE OF SALISBUKY. CA8TLBTON 8IIERH0RNR. M»H. S*e. Dr. Borrett. Barrett, Dr Borrati, Mrt Dlgby, Mn. Wingfleld. Don. Wmh. £ f.d. £ i.d. — 10 U — 10 3 3 U 3 2 DEVIZES. Hon.Sie, Rav.D.C. Dowdintc. Butcher, Mri — Butcher, Miii — CUrks, The Mitt — 3 Dowding, Rev. B.C. ... — Suilth,Mri , — 10 to 10 lU 4 Akchobaconhy or DomBT. SaUsbury Dioceian A$tocialion, „ - f Archdeacon Sanctuary. HoH. Sees, jn^, j^i(„^ c^dd. BEAM1N8TER. Bouchler, Ml«« — 10 BroBter, R.Eiq — SO Buck, Miss — .'JO Codd, Rev.A — 10 Coomhei, Mr. E — SO Coomb!), Elizabeth — 4 4 Cox, P. Esq — 100 Hutchingi, nev. R. 8. — 10 Huxtable, Rcv.H.C. . — 10 Keddle, Misses — ,3 KniKlit.Mr. R — SO Malan,Capt — 10 Marryatt, Lieut.Col. ... 1 O.S 1 Fomery, Sarah — 3 3 Ttooke.llev. Prebendary — 2 2 Ilooke, Mrs — 10 (J Uooke,Mis8 — SO Sanctuary, Archdeacon — 10 By Archdeacon Sanctuary — Fraser, Prebendary . — 10 Osmond, Mrs. (Coll. by) 3 10 Style, Mr.(Sahsbury) — 10 Spring, Rice, Hon. and Rev.A — 10 Still, Mrs : — SO Studley, Mr. J. 8 — lo Wiidern, Anne — 4 Pan. Ann. £ .,(/. £i.d. Wildem, Jai.andMrs. — 3 Wakely, Mis — 3 8 10 12 2 1 Donations s 10 17 12 1 BLANDFORD. Barrett, Rev. R — 10 BRIDPORT. Uood, Mrs Lee, Rev. M Newberry, Mrs Spooner, Mr S 10 2 5 1 2 S DORCHESTER. Bond, Rev. Prebendary — 10 Proctor, Rev. C. T — 10 Skinner, C. Esq — S Smith, Rev. R — 10 Ward, Rev. W. P — S 13 Summary. Beaminster 9 10 12 2 1 Blandford — 10 Hrldport — 120 Dorchester —12 S 10 2S 14 7 Expenses i 5 S 30 19 7 WILTON HOUSE MISSION FUND. {Rev. T. Carey (Fifleld, Bavant). Rev. D. Olivier (Wilton). Balance brought forward from last Report — 13 2 10 hoH. £ i.il. Attwood,V.Esq.(2yearii) — Attwood, Mrs. (2 years) - Buchanan,Rev.T.(2}ri). — Buckley, Uen. (2 years) — Buckley, Rev. F - Carey, Rev. Tupper — Carey, Mrs — CliatBeld, Uev. R. M. (2 years) — Chermside, Mrs — Coe, Mrs — Dauheny, Rev. J.(2yrs.) — Daubeny, Mrs — Daubeny, Mlss(3yrs.). — Everard, Miss — Everard, MlasU — I Freeling, Rev. Noel ... — Gordon, Hon. & Rev. Canon — Heyti>abury,l.ord(2yrs ) — lleyte»bury,Laay('.iyrs.) — Mills,Arthur,F.Hq.(2yrs.) — Montgomery, Mrs — Morrison, Alfred, Esq. — Nelson, Countess — Nightingnle, J. C. Esq. — Olivier, Rev. Oacres ... — Olivier, Mrs — Palmer, Mrs — Park, Miss — Pinckney, Wm. Esq. . — Salisbury, Bishop of ... — Stockwell, Rev. J. S.... - Smith, H. 8. Esq — Samler, Rev. i. II — Trotmao, Rev. E. F.... — .hi jKi.I >l l[ ol Arrrears for past years and prepaymenta for next year WEYMOUTH. //on. See, Addison, Rev. J. D. . Allen, Mrs — I I - I I DIOCESE OF WINCHESTER. EAST DULWICH. Hon. Sec. Coll. after Sermon ul St. John's, per Rev. W.J.Elliott 13 GUILDFORD. See Appendix. NURSLING. Hon. Sec. Bumaby, Rev. F. G.... 4 U PECKHA>r. u„« c... /Rev. M. Biggs Hon. Sect, j^^^ _ Softie. Treasurer, Mr. Plummer. Biggs, Rev. M — I Ditto, and Friends ... 3 13 Colven, Mrs Church Boxes 5 7 5 Hooper, Miss M. L 10 Nicholls, Mr.J — Plummer, Mrs — 1 Prince, Mrs — 1 Collections by — Castledine, Mrs 10 1 — 110 13 — 10 6 7 5 — 10 10 1 1 Colven, Mrs 4 4 Doyle and Plummer, Messrs 13.1 Gann, Miss Mary 12 2 G ooseberry Bush ," The Parson's" 1 3 !) Lovering, Mrs 3 Morfee, Mr. George . 7 6 M. L Si) Missionary Meeting . 1 14 6 National School Boys 7 2 „ „ Girls 7 ,, ,, Infants 1 3 Collected by Mrs. Colven— Ilett, Mrs - Wayte, Mii>6 - KIDDERM k.Sfc.Rev.O.I lie, Rev. 0. D. .. IM ENGLAND. 113 Dim. Ann. £ :4.£ i.d. „(«— S» • « t.HiiiE.(8torkton) — 10 Wttilding Church P«W»itinlnit« Livingstone, Rev. R. a J. (Northwick) 1 10 Ravenathorpe Family 9 9 Per ditto 15 Walker, Mias Kliz. iStockton).Con.by 1 10 Contributiona per Rev. H.J.OeerlN.Farnley)ll 10 Donationa , 98 16 3 I 58 16 3 59 16 3 MIDDLETON-ON-THE-WOLDS. Hon. See. Rev. H. D. Blanchard. Balance in Treasurer'! hands laat year. 4 II Blanchard, Mri. (len.) — 1 Blanchard, Rev. H. D. — 2 nia chard, Kev. J — I tto (Mission Box). 6 6 Ell ion,Rev.H.(Melionb})- I 8<-'ooI Children at Mel- Konby, per Mrs. Ellison 8 Harding, E. Esq — I Jennings, R. Esq — Laurent, Miss (Saleby Vicarue) 17 Nixon, The Mine* 3o 1 a 10 10 Radford, Edward, Esq. — I Radford, Miia E — Simpstn, Miss (a years) — t Sutton, Miss E. M 4 Sykes, Miss — 1 Wilkinson, Miss - Woodward, M. Esq. (Bath) 1 3 A Friend, per Rev. C. Thoinpaon(Brighton) 4 Ladies at Miss Biundell'i School, llfracombe.. 10 St Marys,Hove(Brlsht n) 10 6 Elder Uiils a. St. Mary Magdalene Sunday School (Brighton) ... 9 Small sums 8 6 Card of Miss Sandwith 19 6 a • 00 1 10 Donatloni.i 10 9 1017 10 9 ai a YORK. Hon. See, Contributiona per H. Newton, Esq. through 8. P.0 1 10 If au EDINBURGH. ffoij. 5fe. Rev. J. A. Sellar. Treaturer, Samuel Hay, Esq. Don £>.d Atkinson, Mrs Dundas, Miss L Dundas, Miss M, .... Dumlas, Miss A Lumsden, Mrs - McKey, Mr — Montgomery, Rev. J. F. — Anv. £i.a — 1 — 2 9 10 10 2 10 CONTRIBUTIONS SCOTLAND. Don. Ann, £s.d. £i.a. Mowbray, Misses — 10 Stuart,J.Esq — 100 Watson, Miss — 5 7 12 Balance ia tiand — 2 7 10 GLASGOW. Hon. See. Rev. R. S. Oldlian. Don, Contributions perT. Gar- diner, Esq., through S. P.G 4 12 IRELAND. DIOCESE OF AKMAGH AND CLOGHER. ARMAGH. ffiB . Sec. Rev.W. H. Guillemard, The College, Armagh. Bacon, Mrs — 10 Clermont, Lord — 2 00 Cope, Mrs — 10 Ellis.Major, a.idfamily — 4 Guillem.nrd, Rev.W.H. — 100 Irwin, Rev. C. K — 10 Mauleverer, Miss — 10 Ringwood, Rev. P. H. — 2 20 12 12 Coll. by Mrs. Bagot— Bagot, Mrs Clarke, Miss Emma, — Wallace, Miss — Coll. by Miss Browne— Blair, Mrs — BlakeU-y, Mrs — Browne, R. J. Esq... — Browne, Mrs. R. J. . — Browne, Miss — Browne, Mrs. (Sen.). — Dickenson, Miss — Reid, Miss — Smyth, Mrs. (2yeHrs) — Waring, Mrs — — I EXEMPT JURISDICTION OP NEWRY AND MORNE. Hon. Sees. Very Rev. Dean of Dromore. Rev. Francis King, 5 S 6 6 2 6 2 6 1 f) 1 6 2 6 2 5 a 6 Coll.byMissEmilyJohnstone— Barcroft, A. R — 2 Irwin, Mrs .. — Vo Johnston, Mrs — .. — 1 Savage, Mrs 1 Walker, Mrs — 1 Coll. by Miis Thomsor— Cirter, Miss Horner, Francis, Esq. Thompson, Miss Thompson, MissH.R. - Thomson, Mrs Thomson, Miss Thomson, Miss Nico- lina Coll. by MissMcCullough- McCullough, Mr - McCullough, Mrs - McCullougb, Mar- garet - McCullough, Judith. - McCullough, Rosctta - McCullough, John William - DIOCESE OF CORK, CLOYNE, AND ROSS. President of the Committee. THE LORD BISHOP OP CORK, CLOYNE, ANO ROSS. ■11 j; ■' Secretaries. REV. S. O. MADDEN, M.A. ST. PATRICK'S PLACE. REV. H. JELLETT, M.A. AHINAGH RECTORY, KILLANARDldH. Treasurer. REV. H. J. O'BRIEN, LL.D. Richmond House. CORK. Foley, Rev. R. P Jnllett, Rev. Henry .... St. Nicholas' Collection— — 1 5 1 Danckert, J 10 Dankert, Mrs 10 Edwards, O.C 10 Exham, R. K 5 Goold, P 5 Mahoney.T. H •''' Marks, Mrs ''" McMullen.J.W. 1 "f Morogh,H. H I I" No. 193 I <"• GLASGOW. !V. R.S.Oldham. Don. Ann. £t.d. a I. d. hA fl lltHel, E 2 6 igiiel, Mrs 2 6 loll, Mrs 10 Ribiter, Kev. Dr ... 1 1 htite, Mrs. Preston 5 Iftiite, Miss P 2 6 [.by Mrs. McCord— loimings, Miss S. [(Jyearii) 5 biCoid, Kev. G.and iMra SO IN IRELAND Don. £ t.d. Meade, Rev. R. H. (2 years) 10 Meade, MUs(2 years) 2 Meade, Miss H. (2 years) 2 Newman, Capt 10 Coll.byMissM.Dowden— Bowen, Misa 1 Crooke, Mr.Sen 2 6 Friend, A 2 Friend, A 1 Good, Mrs. R 1 Ann. £i.d. 115 Don. Ann, £ s.d.£i.d. Wakeman, Mrs 10 Warren, Rev. R 5 White, Miss S 19 4 1 CO Banker's Commission . 6 19 3 6 20 9 6 DIOCESE OF DOWN AND CONNOR AND DEOMOEE. President.— THE LORD bishop OF DOWN, CONNOR, AND DROMORE. Hon. Sec— REV. T. CAMPBELL, RICHMOND, BELFAST. Treasurer.— JOSEPH J. MURPHY, esq. old FORGE, DUNMURRY. BELFAST. Ilimore, Miss — 10 llimore, Miss. J — 10 Uay, Rev. R — 10 Jiihan, F. Esq — 100 fllwaine. Rev, W. ... — 10 Iniei The Misses — 10 rphy, Isaac J. Esq. . — 3 00 iphy, Joseph J. Esq. — 5 Purdon, C. Esq, M D. Smytlie, Rev.G Stewart, R. Esq. m.d.< Thompson, Wm. Esq. Valentine, Thos. Esq., Wright, Mrs Wright, The Misses .., — 1 — 1 — 1 — 1 10 10 15 17 lu : N.B.— The " Contributions by J. J.Murpliy, Esq. £1.10«." in last Report were as fol- lows — M'llwaine, Rev. W 10 Moore, The Misses 10 Purdon, C. Esq. M.D 10 1 10 : ill ^i ■ " ■■■• ■rfftS'slt'rJi wfi.*i \f:.\-r\ ■' if! 1 ■ 116 CONTRIBUTIONS. SUMMABF. FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1867. Plaet. Dioetii. General List Adel Ripon Alnwick Durham Ambleside Carlisle ArmaRh ArinaRh, &c. ... Aycliffe Durham Aylesbury Oxford Beenham Vallance Oxford Belchamp Walter Rochester I Down and Con- Belfast \nor& Dromore Beverley York Bilsdale York Birch , Manchester., Bishops-Stortford Rochester ., Boston Lincoln Bowden Chester Bredi'ot Worcester Brighton Chichester Bury Manchester Cambridge Ely Canterbury Canterbury Castleton-Sherborne Salisbury Chailey Chichester Cheltenham Glouc. & Bristol Chichester Chichester Cloford Bath and WkIIs Cuatham York Colchester Rochester Corfe Bath and Wells Cork rasf.'.:^?.: * Devizes Salisbury Diss Norwich Dover Canterbury East Dulwich Winchester East Mailing Canterbury Edinburgh Edinburgh Ely Ely Enlield London Erwarton Norwich Exeter Exeter Fakenham Norwich .... Gainsborough Lincoln .... Garveston Norwich .... Glasgow Edinburgh . Gosforth Carlisle Grasby Lincoln Gravesend Rochester . Great Grimsby Lincoln Great Malvern Worcester . Great Marlow Oxford Greenstead Rochester . Guildhall, St. lAwrence London Hnndsworth , Lichfield .... Hastings and St. Leonard'! Chichester . Hereford Hereford.... Heme Bay Canterbury. Halstead Rochester.. HIghgate London High Wych Rochester .. Hillington Norwich Hopton Ely Hundnn Ely Hurley Oxford Huyton Chester Ipiwlch Norwich .... Hon. Secretary or ColU. and Treaiurtr. Doni. £ I. d. 44 6 4 6 Rev. W. J. Cooley — Rev. H. J. Marlen — Rev. W. H. Guillemard — Rev. J. D. Eade : — Rev. O. E. Jelf. -. Rev. J. M.St. Clere Raymond... 15 /Rev. T. Campbell I \J. J. Murphy, Esq. Treat / lllev. J. B. Birtwhistle.... \ . . . \R. Wylie, Esq. Treat ) ' " ^ Rev. J. Menet — /Rev. G. B. Blenkin ) \.T. Garflt, Esq. Treat / "" John Allfree, Esq — Rev. E. Westerman — Rev. O. Glover 3 II Rev. T. S. Huxley II 10 Dr. Borrett — Rev. F. R. Hepburn 2 611 Rev. W. H. Hutchinson 15 TheVeryRev.Dean of Chichester 6 5 5 7 Rev. R. L. Page 58 16 3 /Rev. J. J. M. Cunynghame \ \J, Inglis.Esq / ~ 12 6 {Rev.S. O Madden \ Rev. Henry Jellett, M.A (19 3 e Rev.H. J. O'Brien, LL.D. Treat.) Kev.B.C. Dowding — Rev. C. R. Manning — Rev. J. Puckle 5 ; 12 /Rev. J. A. Sellar .'.*!. '.'.".'.'."."." .'.'.'.'.'.'.*.'."\ ~ IS. Hay, Esq. Treat / "~ Rev. J. H. Henderson — Rev. A. Weir, D.C.L 3 12 6 1 (Rev. G. H. O. Shield \ \W. Buckingham, Esq, Treat. ... / *" /Rev. M. A. Atkinson ■» iRev. C. St. D. Moxon / ~- Rev. W. A. Frith 119 6 a o Rev. R. S. Oldham.'..'.".'.'.'.'.'."'."."."." 4 12 14 3 10 Rev. C. E. R. Robinson 2 6 '.".".!..!!!!!!"'. 12 17 s 6 6 Rev. p. Ray 3 S 17 Rev. H, Jarvi _ Rev. W. C. Fowlc — I 17 3 G. P. Arden, Esq 5 Rev. C. B. Dalton lo Rev. H. F. Johnson _ Rev. H. Dnwson ..,.'....'.*.*. u 7 Rev. A. B. Wray !!!!"!"!!!'...".'.".', _ Rev. E. Ashton 2 10 6 (Rev. W. Potter » VRev. H R. Keene ) ~ Ann. Leeusi Leicester, S Subi. Lincoln .... £ 1. d. Liverpool . 62 3 I.othbury, i Louth 6 6 Mamhead . 12 9 6 ,Middleton-< 12 12 MIrfield .... 3 3 (1 Mongewell 1 10 Muckton .. 10 Muswell H Necton — 17 15 3 5 10 5 2 12 8 II 2 I I 4 12 7 12 1 I 1 10 3 2 7 I 2 2 n I 4 3 6 1 (i 4 Bridport Dorches 5 12 1 15 Salop Disti Settle 10 Shrewxbui 7 10 Southport Stafford .. 1 1 Stamford 13 2 :> tubbings 'iwatriiam 3 Twickenh Upton De 8 4 Walthams 11 3 6 West Tell tt'eymout Wilton H( Wimbledc 2 4 Winehest 3 Winchcor Witham .. Wistow .. 5 Woodford 4 9 ( Yarmoutl 5 12 York 11 10 Yoxfnrd. 9 11 « 10 17 5 (1 1 1 3 De I t E!l 11 17 1,1 ,1 « U.at (f ^nn. )om. Subt. «. d. £ s. d. 6 4 62 3 1 — 6 6 — 12 9 6 — 12 12 — 3 3 (1 — 1 10 — 10 > — 17 15 1 9 2 3 5 — 10 •^ 5 — 2 12 — 8 11 — 2 — 1 1 — 4 12 — 7 12 3 11 1 1 1 10 1 10 — 3 2 2 6 11 15 7 1 6 6 8 7 2 2 S8 16 3 1 12 6 4 3 6 1 fi -_ 4 — 5 12 5 1 15 2 — 10 — 7 10 ^ 1 1 3 12 6 13 2 I — 3 — S 4 1 19 6 II 3 6 3 6 4 12 H 3 10 2 6 2 4 (1 3 2 17 5 6 6 3 S 5 17 _ 4 9 « _ 5 12 1— 11 10 1 17 3 5 9 11 « 10 10 _ ir 5 ^ 1 1 14 7 3 1 ^p. I 2 10 6 II 17 ^ 1,1 J 8 CONTRIBUTIONS. Plaet, Diociit. Hon. Secretary or Treasurer. Colls, and Dons. £ s. d. Kiddermiiiiter Worcester Rev. G. D. Boyle Kidinore End Oxford Knowsley ,. Chester Uamington Worcester Rev. Dr. Bickmore Leeds Ripen Rev. F. J. Wood Leicester, St. Martin Peterborough... „... Lincoln Lincoln Rev. E. Wilson Liverpool Chester Rev. C. H. Burton, M.A Lothbury, St. Margaret's London Louth Lincoln Rev. J. G.Smyth Mamhead Uxeier Hon. and Rev. U. H. Courtenay Middleton-on-the-Woids York Rev. H. D. Blanchard 10 Mirfleld Ripon Mongewell Oxford Rev. T. V. Durell 10 Muckton Lincoln Muswell Hill, St. James's London Necton Norwich Rev. W. H. Walker ,... (Rev. H. W. Majendie, Pres Newbury Oxford 8 7 8 8 7 19 2 2 16 6 } - {Rev. P. M. Sankey (Rev. W.Milton. (The Very Rev. Dean of Dromore) __ \Rev. Francis King ) Rev. N. T. Garry 11 1 I I. 4 10 10 2 1 10 NewryandMorne { ,„?,S'„„ Norwich Norwich Nottingham, St. James Lincoln Netting Hill, St. John's London N'ursiing Winchester Pdddington, St. John's London Rev.AV. C. Risley (Rev M. Bi^'Rs \ Peckham Winchester '^'" ""''"' \J. Brightwen, Esq. Treas.. York York Yoxfnrd Norwich „ „ || 20 » '. 1 16 497 117 Attn. Subs. £ s. d. 2 2 10 2 1 7 62 13 2 II 29 11 2 2 7 10 2 10 17 1 1 3 3 29 8 6 5 27 10 10 10 11 6 8 10 5 10 6 2 2 10 9 5 25 14 7 10 19 9 9 9 1 2 12 6 1 I 10 6 1 6 5 1 1 6 14 2 2 6 61 18 6 6 6 A 5 10 5 7 5 45 II 10 5 1 11 767 15 3 497 1 11 Deduct amount credited in error by S. P. G. to account of Bishop of Columbia in 1866 10 15 1 Expenses deducted by Bankers out of Subscriptions paid to them 1 5 1,264 17 2 10 16 « £1 2.54 8 fcfii l~i i 1 •ft,,; , ■'•; . im 1 ■• .-'.i- Si m ^m Ixiw m m iN :i It lis, QQ • 'd M • ;3 n . e« V • ^ u • t» ^ • «© 3 00 © • I-t a • . h .JT* • •^ e • -e ■ 3 , o P4 •p^ '^ a . (M ' 1 ■ ^ o • § li . ^ fl • '^ 03 o 1 ". • p< . a, . . s . '^ o ] to 00 W "^ W d CG ■^ ^ o < s ^ s o 1^ P3 MM- « CO a CO g :e X! < 1 i« CQ on ^ i-« D g -1 ^ O o -* ?S fq f^ go o t~ ' 5— (5 d. .5 c--' :.e eg St: .3 «•§""« .2 3 S JS (3 9 M Tl •3 a rt - — = 5 X S iz. .«i H> J g ■a J -s - 3 !S U S* « I B .s a o e o o o aj ^^ .1^ 4.J ♦^ ♦^ a is MM !S .tj Eqoqcq .2 £ (0 n « •a o o ■» •» o e4 00 00 u? !•} ^ M s- g - S 5 ca Q m C9 o 10 H rR •« " -3 S 9 a =« o ♦.- « °° 2 2 « 5 •2 « a o E » S g ^ US n s s- Ll X u <'^ s 3i-o h2 V H p. « s •3^ Q tt « o CO u a «.s eo s-g bo a ■■3 s^ fl a < s: § s «| Si. »• c3 5 h s ^^ .s CO §! «« u u o§ •>