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MI]^^UTES 
 
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 THIRTY-FIRST SESSION 
 
 I : 
 
 OF THE 
 
 (jentral jSapti^t $_^^odatioii 
 
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 asro-v-A. SCOTIA., 
 
 mkl xvith the Baptist Church at BilUoivn, Kings County, Saturday, 
 
 Monday and Tuesday, June z^th, 27th and 2%th, 
 
 with the Circular Letter, &c. 
 
 HALIFAX. N> S. 
 
 CHRISTIAN MESSEI^GER OFFICE, 
 1881. 
 
^ Tlie XoA 
 first .Ses'^sio 
 Jirosent. 1 
 Avas offered 
 
 While tl 
 enga^red in 
 
 The folio 
 
 Aiilrsfonl, 
 Aijcaford, 
 and George 
 BHdgeivati 
 
 Cambruff/e 
 Craig, Isaac 
 
 Chester, — ] 
 Borgald, and 
 
 Cormvallis 
 Brethren J. ] 
 
 Oarnwallk : 
 John Hand, . 
 Diniock. 
 
 Chrnwallbi 
 Parker, W. C 
 
 CormvaUis 5 
 E. C. West, E 
 
 Cormvallis 6 
 Brethren Hai 
 
 Dartmoidk- 
 
 Elkrs/ioits^- 
 
 Falniouth, — 
 
 ff all fax 1st, 
 and Bro. J. Vi 
 
 Halifax 2nd, 
 
 Halifax, yd., 
 I'en F. Gihson, 
 
 Hammonds J 
 
 Hantsport, — 
 
 Horton \st, ( 
 
 M. L. Cleavcla 
 
 Bj'o. a. Cokhv< 
 
MII^TUTES. 
 
 BiLLTowx, Kings Co., 
 Saiardaii Marniag, June 25tli, ISSl. 
 
 Tlie Xova Scotia Central IJaptist Association began its Thirty- 
 jirst Session at 10 o'clock, A. M. Modcvator, E'^v. J. W. Ma-ming, 
 present. ^Jeeting oi-eniMl by c-inging the 353r(l hymn. Prayer 
 was otlcred by the Rev. D. Freeman. 
 
 While the list of delegates was being prc}>ared, the Association 
 engaged in devotional exercises. 
 
 The following list of delegates was presented : 
 
 LIST OF DELEGATES. 
 Aiilcsfonl, V'^yper, — Rev. J. L. Rcad^ and Dea. B. Graves, 
 
 Aijcsford, Loicer, —BiiW F. Bcattie, Brethren Jos. Eaton, L. S. Tufts, 
 and George Roach. 
 
 Bn((/j(?u'cUer,—-Ile\\ S. March. 
 
 Canii>n<lf/e, — Rev. J. E Blakeney, Deas. C. W. F. Webster, James 
 Craig, Isaac Shaw, and Bro. L. Sweet. 
 
 Chester, — Rov» J. W. Weeks, Brethren Stephen Coikum, Maynard 
 Borgald, and Jiis. Rafuse. 
 
 CormvaUis isi, — Deas. Joshun Ells, C. F. Eaton, Wm. R. Thomas, 
 Brethren J. E. Lockwood, and Wm. North. 
 
 GormoaiUH 2nd, [Benaick) — R«^v. J. C. Bleakney, Deas, A. T. Baker, 
 John Rand, A, M. Wheelock, Bi'ethren Edward Parker, and Joseph 
 Diiuock. 
 
 Chrmvaim yd, [Bimoivn)—'RQV. W. J. Swaffield, Deas. C. E, 
 Parker, W. C. Bill, Wm. Roscoc, J. G. Lantz, and E. Kilcnp. 
 
 CormvaUis ^tli, [Pereavx) — Rev, D. Freeman, Deas. Holmas Davidson, 
 E. C. West, Bretliren Samuel McKeen, and M. W. Sandford. 
 
 CormvaUis 6th, [Camung) — Deas, L. C Wood worth, William Meek, 
 Brethren Harris North, W. H. Robinson, and R. D. G. Harris. 
 
 Dai^mouth^-^^ew E. J. Grant. 
 Elkrshouse^-^'Rew A. T. Dykenian. 
 
 Fahiwnth, — Deas. A. Shaw, Jas. Layton, and Lewis Messenger. 
 Halifax ist, {GranviUe Shxiet) — Rev. E, M. Saundei-H, Dea. S. Selden, 
 and Bro. J. W. Rhuland. 
 
 Halifax 2nd, {North) — Rev. J. W. Manning. 
 
 Halifax yd-, {Taherna(i€)^—Rey. J. F. Avery, De.as B. Habley, Breth- 
 ren F- Gibson, and Cyrus Hubley. 
 
 Hammonds Fhins 1st — Dea. John Thomas. 
 
 Hantsport, -^Bro. J. W. Churchill. 
 
 Horton isf, ( Il')//(v7fc)— Rev. S. W. DcBlois, D. D., Deas. J. W. Barss, 
 M. L. Cleaveland, Profs. A. W. Sawyer, IX D., D, F. Higgins, and 
 Bio. A. Coldwell. 
 
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 Horlon 2nd, {Gas^^ereax) — Rev. J. Wiilinms, Dea. Andrew Coldwell, 
 Brctliren Edward Davidson, and Ebenezer Coldwell. 
 
 Indian Harbour, — Ecv. A. W. Barsa. 
 
 Kfliupt, Hants Co., — Rev. George Weathers, Dea. Joseph Marsters, 
 and Bro. Stephen Langille. 
 
 KmtriUe,—Rii\\ Dr. Armstrong, Deas. T. H. Borden, B. H. Illsley, 
 Brethren Robert Harrington, and Henry Lovitt. 
 
 Lahave — Rev. S. March. 
 Lunenburg — Dea. Jolni Andrews. 
 Maitland — Rev. Isaiah Wallace. 
 
 New Germany, — Rev. M. W. Biown, and Bro. L. Delong. 
 Neu-port, — Rev. A. T. Dykeman. 
 rieasantville, — Rev. S. March. 
 
 Bairdon, — Rev. I. Wallace, and Bro. John McLearn. 
 Sackville, — Bro. Francis Webber. 
 St. MaryareVs Bay ist, — Rev. A. W. Barss. 
 St. MargareVs Bay 2nd, — Rev. A. W. Barss. 
 Walton, — Rev. I. Wallace. 
 
 Windsor,— Ri}\. E. M. KicrBtead, Brethren A. P. Shand, J. (). 
 Redden, (Lie), and L. K. Bennett. 
 Windsor Plains, — A. W. Jordan. 
 K. S. Western Association, — Rev. T. A. Higgins. 
 
 Invited to seats, — Revds. John RoAve, W. L. Parker, N. Vidito, Alex. 
 Esterl)rooks, A. Cogswell; Brethren R.IDsley, (Lie), A. H. Wiilinms, 
 (Lie), J. F. Heropath, John Lyons, J. C. Potter, Chas. Skinner, Janu* 
 Bligh W. S. Sweet, A. A. Pineo, George Parker, Enimerscn Illsley, 
 Revds. J. T. Eaton, J. M. Parker, Bro. J. R. Hutchinson, and Rev. Lr. 
 Welton. 
 
 The Officers were then elected : 
 
 Moderator, — Rev. E. M. Saunders. 
 Secretary, — Rev. M. W. Brown. 
 Assistant Secretary, — Bro. James Craig. 
 Treasurer, — Bro. W. S. Sweet. 
 Assistant Treasure)', — Bro. A. T. Baker. 
 
 The Committee on Nominations was appointed : Bro. J, W. 
 Barss, Revds. D. Freeman, J. L. Read, J. F. Avery, A. W. Barss, 
 and Bro. Edward Parker. 
 
 The following Committees were appointed : 
 
 To Examine Letteks. — Prof. D. F. Higgins, Revds. F. Beattie, and 
 I. Wallace. 
 To Read Letters.— Revds. J. W. Manning, and S. March. 
 On Questions in Lettees. — Same Committee as to Examine Letters. 
 
 The Letters from the Churches were then read. 
 
 The Committee on Nomination reported, recommending : 
 
 That the Committees appointed last year be made to stand a:» 
 follows : 
 
 On Circ 
 and A. A. 
 
 On Ben 
 
 ,\Iark Cur 
 
 On Em 
 D. D., A. 
 
 F. Higgins 
 On Miss 
 Williams, 
 
 On Obit 
 J^ uiaEl 
 
 X Sabb 
 T. Baker, 
 
 On Temi 
 Langille, I 
 
 On Akk 
 J. II Bleak 
 Lockwood, 
 
 Report i 
 Conunit 
 
 Your Co 
 arrangeme] 
 
 That a 
 6.30 o'clock 
 
 That the 
 2.30 to 5.30 
 
 That the 
 
 That a T( 
 by Revds. 
 Langille, to 
 
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 BUltown L 
 
 BilUown T 
 Woodville 
 Mountain 
 Kentville L 
 
 Canning E 
 Percaux B 
 Cambridge 
 Grafton — 1 
 Black Pod 
 Canard Bo 
 Port Willie 
 
On Circular Letter. — Ttev. E. l\l. Saunders, Brctlirc i H. Lovitt, 
 ■And A. A. I'ineo. 
 
 On Bknevolent Funds. — Revds. S. March, J. E.Bleakrpy, Brethren 
 Mark Curry, J. W. Barss, Albert Cokhvell, and W. C. Bi I. 
 
 On Education. — Revds. George Arinstronj;, D. D,, S. VV. DcBlois, 
 D. D., A. W. Sawyer, D. 1)., J. L. Read, J. W. Manning, and Prof. D. 
 F. Higgins. 
 
 On Missions. — Revds. I. Wallace, J. C. Bleakney, J. ■* V. Weeks, J. 
 Williams, L. J. Guuit, and W. J. SwafTield. 
 
 On Obituaries. — Revd.s. F. Beattie, D. Freeman, BretlirenS. Sclden, 
 J'^ uia Ells, H. K. Eaton, and Edward Parker. 
 
 )j Sabbath Schoous. — Brethren J. E. Lockwood, Henry Lovitt, A. 
 T. Baker, and Andrew Shaw. 
 
 On Temperance. — Rev. I). Freeman, Brethren, J, W . Rhuland, S. 
 Langille, Henry Lovitt, and A, H. Williams, (Lie). 
 
 On Arrangements. — Revds. "W. J. Swaffield, Geo. Armstrong, D.D.» 
 J. E. Bleakney, J. C. Bleakney, S. W. DeBlois, D. D., brethren J. E. 
 Lockwood, W. C. Bill, W. S. Sweet, C- F. Eaton, and A... T. Baker. 
 
 Report adopted. 
 
 Conimittee on Arrangements reported as follows : 
 
 Your Committee beg respectfully to reconunend tlie following 
 arrangements : 
 
 That a prayer-meeting be held each morning of Asssociation at 
 6.30 o'clock, and at 9.15 o'clock. 
 
 That the morning sessions be held from 10.00 to 1 2.30; afternoon, 
 2.30 to 5.30 ; evening, 7.30. 
 
 That the reading of Letters be the first business ir order. 
 
 That a Temperance Meeting be held this evening, to be addresset'. 
 by Revds. J. F. Avery, and N. Vidito, Brethren H. LoN^itt, and 
 Langille, to be opened after for general discussion. 
 
 Your Committee further reconunend the following 
 
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 SABBATH APPOINTMENTS. 
 
 BilUown Baptist Cluirch — 10.30 A. M. 
 
 2.30 P. M. 
 
 Rev. E. M. Saunders, 
 Sabbath School meeting con- 
 ducted by Revds. J. F. 
 Averv, and F. Beattie. 
 6.30 P. M. Rev. N.'Vidito, 
 BUUown Presbyterian Church — 10.30 A. M. Rev. S. March. 
 WoodnUe Hidl— 3.00 P. M. Rev. W. L. Parker. 
 Mountain Hall — i i.oo A. M. Rev. A. W^. Barss. 
 
 Kentvllle Baptist Church — i i.oo A. M. Rev. J. Rowe. 
 
 7.00 P. M. Rev. T. A. Higgins. 
 
 Canning Baptist Church — 7.00 P. M. Rev. A. T. Dykenian. 
 
 Pereaux Baptist Church — i i.oo A. M. Rev. A. T. Dykeman. 
 
 Cambridge Baptist Church — 3.00 P. M. Rev. E. J. Grant. 
 
 Grafton — 11. 00 A.M. Rev. E. J. Grant. 
 
 Black Rock — i i.oo A. M. Rev. D. Freeman. 
 
 Ccmard Baptist Church — i i.oo A. M. Rev. J. W. Manning. 
 
 Port WiMiams— ^00 P. M. Rev. J. W. Weeks. 
 
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 Louer Canard — 7.00 P. M. llov. J. L. Reail. 
 Upper Canard — 7.00 V. M. Kov. J. T. Eiiton. 
 Beiidck— 11.00 A. M. Rev. John VVilliiims. 
 7.00 r. I\I. Rev. A. Ksteil»iook». 
 Somerset — 3.0x3 P. M. Rev. G. Wetliers. 
 Harlxrrinlle — 3.00 P. M. Bro. A. Williams. 
 
 Tlicy further recommend that collections be taken at all Biiptir^t 
 housi's of worship for Home Mission.s. 
 
 Tlint the Assoeintional Sermon he preached on Monday niornin<,' 
 ut 10.00 o'clcjck, to he followed by the readin.u; of the Circular Letter. 
 
 After reading of Letters, addresses on tlie state of reli.uiou in the 
 Association he delivered hy Revils. Dr. Armstrong, and D. Freeniaii; 
 and that the report on Temperance follow. 
 
 AdjonrneJ with i>rayer hy Rev. E. J. Grant. 
 
 S<jturd(Oj — Afternoon Session. 
 
 Prayer was ofiorod hy Bro. A. T. I'aker. 
 
 iNliuuies of last session read anil approved. 
 
 The Conin>iLtee appointed read the remaining Letters. 
 
 Uj>on the reconuneudation of tlie Comniitteo on Arrangements, 
 forty minutes were given for speaking \\\w\\ the state of religion in 
 the churches of this Association. Earnest and stirring speeches 
 were made bv liovds. D. Freeman, Dr. Armstrong, I. Wallace, and 
 N. Vidito. 
 
 Prayer offered by Rev. A. Cogswell. 
 
 Committeo of Arrangements further reported as follows : 
 
 On Monday afternoon the Report of the Committee on Education 
 to he received, and addresses delivered hy Revds. Dr. Crawley, Dr. 
 lawyer. Dr. Welton, Dr. DeBlois, and J. W. Barss, Es<^i., to he followed 
 by Reports of other Conniiittees in order. 
 
 In the evening the Committee on Home and Foreign Missions to 
 rojxut. Addresses hy Revds. T. A. Higgins, A. Esterbrooks, Bro. 
 Hutchinson, (missionary elect), and Mrs. W. F. Armstrong. 
 
 Tuestlay morning that reports of Committees be received in order. 
 
 Afternoon, continuation of routine business. 
 
 On Tuesday evening a sermon be preached by Rev. J. C. Blcakney, 
 to be followed by a social meeting. 
 
 Peport on Temperance was then read by Rev. D. Freeman. 
 Resolved, That it be laid on the table, and taken up this evening. 
 
 Rev. J. W. Maiming submitted and moved the following reso- 
 lution, secondcil by Rev. Dr. Armstrong, and spoken to by Prof. 
 D. F. Higgins, and Rev. J. Rowe : 
 
 Whereas, It app(>ars that differences of such a serious nature have 
 arisen between the Foreign Mission Board and our missionaries, 
 Brother and Sister Armstrong, as to have caused their Avithdrawal 
 from the service of the Foreign Missionary Board, because its spirit 
 and policy, in their judgment, have been such as to have prevented 
 them from working with that degree of comfort to themselves, and 
 
 
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 K. Avery. 
 
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 R&iolved, 
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 The Rep' 
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 Report a 
 Adjourn* 
 
■satisfaction to tho people supporting thcni as they might have done 
 uiuler otlior circumstances ; 
 
 A,r^ v'hcecui, It is announced that a successor to Bro. Armstrong 
 has be •! appointed by tho Foreign Missionary Board without lirpt 
 consult ng tlic Convention, and arrangements made for his inunediate 
 (kparture ; 
 
 There/ore resolved, Tliat this Association cannot approve of the 
 course piu-sued by the Board, either in accepting the resignation of 
 Hro. Armstrong, or in appointing hia successor, until it shall have 
 l)een shown that every etlbrt has been made to comply with the 
 reasonable wishes of the missionaries. 
 
 Kesolved that it bo laid on tho table. 
 Adjourned with prayer by Kev. J. E. Bleaicney. 
 
 Saturday — Evcnbifj Session, 
 
 Prayer offered by Rev. F. Beattie. 
 
 Minutes of last session read and approved. 
 
 A few minutes were given to devotional exercises, after which 
 the Keport on Temperance was read the second tinu', and spoken 
 to by Kev. N. Vidito, Brethren II. Lovitt, 8. Langille, and Kev. J. 
 F. Avery. Keport was adoptwd. (See Appendix A). 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Kev. I. Wallace. 
 
 Monday — MornuKj Session. 
 
 Prayer was offered by Kev. J. T. Eaton. 
 jMinutes of last session read and approved. 
 
 The Associational Sermon v/as preached by Kev. Dr. Armstrong. 
 
 The Circular Letter iiaving boon reported upon before, was reail by 
 
 thewriter, Kev. S. March; subject, "Co-operation in Christian Effort." 
 
 Reaolved, That the Letter be adopted and printed in the Minutes^ 
 and Chnstiaii Messen</er. 
 
 Also suggested that it be read to each church by its pastor or 
 clerk as soon as published. 
 
 Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be extended to R(>v. 
 Dr. Armstrong for his Sermon, and that he be recpiested to forward 
 it to the editor of the Christian Measenger for publication. 
 
 The Keport on Obituaries was read by Kev. F. Beattie. Was 
 iliscussed by Kevds. I. Wallace, Dr. Armstrong, U. Freeman, and 
 E, M. Saunders. Keport was ailopted. (See Appendix B). 
 
 The C'ornmittee on Questions in Letters reported as follows : 
 
 I St. We recommend that the brief record of Newport Church be 
 road before this Association, and published in the Minutes. 
 
 2nd. That this Association refer the matter of publishing the 
 Minutes with the Year Book to the consideration of the Convention. 
 
 3rd. That the invitation from the Chester Church for the next 
 meeting of the Association be accepted. 
 
 Report adopted. • ' '.* 
 
 Adjourned with prayer. . - .■• ; >• ■ ■ 
 
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 Monday — Afternoon Session. 
 
 Prayer by Rev. J. C. Bleakney. 
 
 Minutes of last mooting read and approved. 
 
 An abstract of tlie History of the Newport Baptist Church was 
 read and voted to l)e printed in the Minutes. (Sec Appendix C). 
 
 The Report on 8abbuth Schools was read by liro. Henry Lovitt, 
 On motion, the Report was laid upon the tabic. 
 
 The subject of Education was then taken uj), the Chairman of 
 the Committee being absent, speeches were made by Revds. Dr. 
 Sawyer, Dr. Crawley, Dr. Wclton, Bro. J. \V. Barss, and Rev. Dr, 
 DeBlois. The Chairman having arrived, the Report on Education 
 was read by Rev. Dr. Armstrong, and further spoken to by Rev. 
 David Freeman, Prof. Higgins, Revds. Dr. Armstrong, E. M. 
 Saunders, N. Vidito, and I. Wallace. Report adopted. (See 
 Appendix D). 
 
 Adjourned with prayer by Rev. J. W. Manning. 
 
 Monday — Evening Session. 
 
 Association opened with prayer by Rev. A. W. Barss. 
 
 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 
 
 A letter from Rev. J. W. ^Manning, Secretary of Board of 
 ^Ministerial Relief and Aid Fund was read, asking that the Infirm 
 Ministers' Fund bo passed over to the Treasurer of said Board. 
 
 Resolved, Tliat the letter lay upon the table until the Report of the 
 Committee on Infirm Ministers' Fund be read. 
 
 The Report on Missions was read by Rev. I. Wallace. Discussed 
 by Revds. I. Wallace, A. W. Barss, T. A. Higgins, Alex. Estabrook.s, 
 and Mrs. Armstrong. A collection was taken for Foreign Missions. 
 The Report was recommitted. 
 
 Adjourned witi\ prayer by Rev. Dr. Armstrong. 
 
 Tmsday — Morning Session. 
 
 Association opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Armstrong. 
 Report of Treasurer of Infirm Ministers' Fund read and adopted, 
 The following resolution was adopted : 
 
 In view of the present position of the Board of Ministerial Relief 
 and Aid Fund, the same having been duly incorporated, and consid- 
 ering that the management of this Fund can be much better 
 conducted by one Board than three ; 
 
 2 here/ore resolved, That this Association concur in the belief, and 
 that the funds in the hands of our Board be at, once handed over to 
 the Board above mentioned, agreeably to the request of said Board 
 as communicated by the letter of the Secretary now before this 
 /■ ssociation. 
 
 Committee on Missions again reported. Report adopted without 
 discussion. (See Appendix E). . . 
 
 Report I 
 Spoken to 
 Prof. Hig^ 
 R(.'port ado 
 
 liemlved, 
 publicatioi 
 yesterday f 
 viewp on t 
 
 The Sab 
 re-read, di.^t 
 
 The R{»pf 
 Rev. S. Ma 
 
 Report 
 Freeman, ai 
 
 The Coini 
 brethren coi 
 Chester : 
 
 To Preac 
 alternate, R( 
 
 To WRITK 1 
 
 On the On 
 and Andrew 
 
 On Dknov 
 Kierstead, Pj 
 Bro. A. P. Sh 
 
 On Benev( 
 Francis Web 
 
 On Educat 
 E. M. Saunde 
 
 On Missio: 
 Wallace, A. 
 Whitman, an 
 
 On Obitua 
 John Willian 
 
 On Sabbati 
 C. F. Eaton, 
 and M. P. Ki 
 
 On Tempee 
 Curry, H. Lo 
 
 On Arranc 
 M. P. P., Dr. : 
 
 Joseph Lantz 
 Kierstead, an 
 
 On History 
 Brethren P. I 
 of the Cornv 
 churches whi 
 
 Board of 
 Kempton, Br 
 and Prof D. : 
 
9 
 
 Relief 
 onsid- 
 better 
 
 and 
 
 fer to 
 
 Joard 
 
 this 
 
 Ithout 
 
 Report on Denominational Literatiire rend hy r>ro. A. P. Shanil. 
 Spoken to by Rovds. J. W. Manning. E. M. Kierstead, I. "VVallaco, 
 Prof. Ili.^'gins, Rov. Dr. Armstrong, Bro. S. Selden, and others. 
 Rt-port adopted. (See Appendi.K F). 
 
 Resolved, That the Rev. Dr. Crnwlcy be requested to furni-sh for 
 publication in the Chruilian MeHsvn<jir, the speech he dolivercd hero 
 yesterday on Education, to be prcsiMved as an expression of his ripest 
 views on the subject of sacred learning. 
 
 The Sabbath Scliool Report was then taken from tlio table, 
 re-read, discussed, and adopted. (See Appendix (jr). 
 
 The Report of the Committee on I'enevolent Funds was read by 
 Rev. S. March, and adopted. (See Appendix H). 
 
 Report of Committee on Nominations was read by Rev. D. 
 Freeman, and adopted, as follows : 
 
 The Committee on Nominations reconmiend that the following 
 brethren constitute the Committees for 1882 at the Association in 
 Chester: 
 
 To Preach the Associatioxal Sermon. — Rev. J. C. Bleakney ; 
 alternate, Rev. A. W. Barss. 
 
 To WRITE THE CIRCULAR LETTER. — Rev. W. J. Swaffield. 
 
 On the Circular Letter. — Rev. J. F. Avery, Brethren S. Selden, 
 and Andrew Shaw. 
 
 On Denominational Literature. — Revds. D. Freeman, E. M. 
 Kierstead, Prof. D. F. Higgins, Rev. George Armstrong, D. D., and 
 Bro. A. P. Shand. 
 
 On Benevolent Funds. — Bro. J. W. Barss, Rev. S. March, Bro. 
 Francis Webber, Revds. Isaiah Wallace, and J. E. Bleakney. 
 
 On Education.— Revds. S. W. DeBlois, D. D., A. W. Sawyer, D. D., 
 E. M. Saunders, A. M., Brethren Prof. Dr. Schurman, and E. D. King. 
 
 On Missions. — Revds. J. W. [Manning, George Weathers, Isaiah 
 Wallace, A. T. Dykeman, Brethren W. C. Bill, M. P. P., Charles 
 Whitman, and Rev. E. J. Grant. 
 
 On Obituaries. — Revds. George Armstrong, D. D., E. Whitman, 
 John Williams, E. O. Read, and Bro. X. Z. Chipman. 
 
 On Sabbath Schools. — Rev. J. L. Read, Brethren J. E. Lockwood> 
 C. F. Eaton, Andrew Chipman, Edward Beckwith, Benjamin Covey> 
 and M. P. King. 
 
 On Temperance. — Revds. F. Beattie, D. 0. Parker, Brethren Mark 
 Curry, H. Lovitt, and S. Langille. 
 
 On Arrangements. — Rev. J. W. Weeks, Brethren Charles Smith, 
 M. P. P., Dr. DeWitt, Jos. Bezanson, Hiram Hennigar, C. M. Huxford, 
 Joseph Lantz. Revds. L. B. Gates, M. W. Brown, A. W. Barss, E. M. 
 Kierstead, and S. March. 
 
 On History of Churches. — Revds. S. B. Kempton, Geo. Armstrong, 
 Brethren P. D. Lavers, Joshua ¥A\», and H. K. Eaton. The history 
 of the Cornwallis ist be presented next year, with a notice of the 
 churches which have sprung therefrom. 
 
 Board of Infirm Ministers' Fund. — Revds. D. Freeman, S. B. 
 Kempton, Brethren H. Lovitt, C. F. Eaton, J. W. Barss, Jas. S. Morse, 
 and Prof D. F. Higgins. 
 
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 On Tracts. — Revds. E. M. Kierstead, J. W. Manning, and Bro A. 
 P. Shand. 
 
 Tlie Chairman of each Committee is requested to prepare a paper 
 to present to the next Association on the sul)jects assigned them, or 
 to procure the preparation of such a paper. 
 
 Also, that the Clerk of this Association correspond with the different 
 Chairmen of the several Conunittees, and remind them of what is 
 expected of them. 
 
 Also, that the Committee of Arrangements take all needful stops 
 to have the business of the next Association prepared at its assembling. 
 
 Remlml, That Brethren Henry Lovitt, A. P. Shand, F. Webl)er, 
 W. C. Bill, M, P. P., and S. Seldeii l)e our delegates to the Convention, 
 
 Resolced, That Bro. S. Selden, Kev. E. M. Saunders, and Prof. D. F, 
 Higgins be our delegates to the P. E. Island Association. 
 
 Bmilved, That Rev. E. M. Saunders, Prof. D. F. Higgins, and Bro. 
 S. Selden be our delegates to the N. S. Eastern Association. 
 
 Renolred, That Revds. J. C. Bleakney, S. March, M. W. Brown, and 
 J. W. Weeks be our delegates to the IS. S. Western Association. 
 
 liesolred, That Bro. S. Selden, Revds. J. W. Manning, and J. F. 
 Avery bo a Committee on printing IMinutes, and that i,ooo copies of 
 Minutes be printed, and that 50 copies be reserved for next Association, 
 
 Resolred, That the hearty thanks of this Association be given, ist. 
 To brethren and friends of Billtown who have so bountifully enter- 
 tained the (lelegai 3 and visitors. 2nd. To the W. & A. Railway Co. 
 for reduction of lares to delegates 3rd. To Mr. T. E. Smith, of 
 Lower Church Street, for the beautiful bouquet of flowers upon the 
 table in front of the pulpit. 4th. To the Moderator for his orderly, 
 dignified, and Christian-like manner of conducting the business of 
 this Association. 
 
 The Report of the Treasurer of the Association was read and 
 adopted. 
 
 Resolved, That after paying the expenses of the Association, the 
 Treasurer hand the funds over to the Treasurers of the different 
 Boards for the purposes designated. 
 
 Resolved, That after the present year moneys be collected from the 
 different cliurches for printing the Minutes, and that a coknnn lV»r 
 that purpose be made in the blank forms. 
 
 Minutes of this session read and api)roved. 
 
 Adjourned by singing the Doxology, and with prayer by tin- 
 Moderator, to meet witli the church at Chester, ou the Saturday 
 following the 20th of June, 1882. 
 
 E. M. Saunders, Moderatov. 
 
 M. "W. Biiowx, ) 
 Jas. Craio, J 
 
 Clerk 
 
 IS, 
 
 co- 
 rn K ClRCul 
 
 ASSOCIATJ 
 
 Deal It/ Belovl 
 
 In this ourl 
 to the subjecl 
 
 T!ie Christ 
 oljt^cts and ai 
 rtttention, aiu 
 inger and 
 more exp-rit 
 influence, as 
 iinacities and 
 wealth the hui 
 le.iitiinate fiel 
 
 iipcessary. a 
 well-being of 
 
 le .>niallest a 
 r.ut less iniper 
 more proniiiu 
 entirely ignon 
 or understood. 
 
 le lot of the 
 tiuleavors of 1 
 
 The wise tr 
 threc-lold coi'i 
 ill the co-oper 
 iiig out the ol 
 ed. Under tl 
 eminent serv 
 M'.pport whicli 
 \m fervent p 
 wlicn these w 
 ihe wljole bo 
 Contended agt 
 lien- the secrt 
 liaii ministera 
 
mmm 
 
 CIRCULAR LETTER. 
 
 CO-OPSEATION IN CHEISTIAIT EFrOET. 
 
 Tin: Circular Lkttkr from the N. S. Central Bai'tist 
 Association, to thw Cuuuciiks of which it is comtoskd. 
 
 deaily Beloved Brethren, — 
 
 In this our Annual letter we wish to ask your prayerful attention 
 to the subject of — 
 
 co-operation in christian ekfort. 
 
 The Christian Church is emphatically a co-operative society. Its 
 otijects and aims are intended to enlist the sympathies, engaf^e the 
 rtttentJon, and employ the activities of all its members ; of the 
 yoiMiirer and less experienced, as well as of the older and 
 more exp-rienced ; of those who possess small abilities and 
 influence, as well as of those who have been blessed with Inrj^er 
 iiiiiUMties and enjoy wider spheres of usefulness. As in the common- 
 WL-akh the humblest citizens no less than the most exalted, iiave a 
 c^itiinate field for the exercise of their powers and talents, an<l till 
 a IK cessary, and therefore an important part, in contributing to the 
 Will-being of the community at large, so in the Church of Chris^t, 
 
 e smallest and weakest of His disciples have duties and obligations 
 rut less imperative and binding than those who are called to act in 
 aiore prominent and influential positions. This fact is too often* 
 
 tirely ignored or forgotten, and at best is but partially recognized 
 01' understood. Hence much toil, anxi(ity, and res[)onsibility fall to 
 w lot of the few, instead of being borne and relieved by the active 
 endeavors of the many. 
 
 The wise man reminds us that "two is better than one, and a 
 irec -fold cord is not easily broken." This truth finds an illustration 
 ill ihe co-operation of individual christians with each other in carry- 
 ; out the objt^cts for which the christian church has been establish- 
 ed. Under the former Dispensation the hands of Moses, though au 
 eminent servant of the Lord, required to be strengthened by the 
 support which Aaron and Mur could render him ; and without whii-h 
 liis fervent prayers would soon have lost their prevalcncy ; and 
 vlien these were combined, they would still have been valuele.-s, if 
 he whole body of the Israelities had not meanwhile, vigorously 
 Contended against their foes upon the battlefield. Do we not find 
 en- the secret of much of our apparent want of success ? Chris- 
 tian ministers labor and pray, but those whose duty it is to sluud by 
 
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 them and upliold their bands, fail, too frequently, to render the 
 needud nid ; or the rank and file of Christians cease to wage war 
 against the common adversaries. Hence the value and imporiance 
 of the principle of co-operation. It gives energy to individual 
 Ch'ristian character, tends to strengthen the weak hands, and to 
 connrm the feeble knees.' Many a believer would falter without 
 the support and sympathy which his fellow-christian can and should 
 render. Many a harp would hang upon the willow, and long remain 
 untuned to praise, it some believer whose heart was expanding with 
 gratitude did not say, " Com3 magnify the Lord with me, and let ui 
 exalt His Name together." 
 
 This co-operation will be exhibited in the following particulars : 
 
 I. In the maintenance of the Public Worship of God. It would 
 seem lo be a superfluous task to attempt to shew the necessity for so 
 doing. The very genius of Christianity requires it. Yet an inspired 
 Apostle found it needful to admonish some in his day, " Forsake 
 not the assembling of yourselves together, as tlie manner of some 
 is." And, dear brethren, it is greatly to be feared, that quite a 
 number of professed christians in our own day, who reside v;iiliin 
 tha range of our several churches, need to have this admonition 
 pressed upon their attention. Many habitually absent themselves 
 from the house of God, and from the public and social means ot 
 grace, who would feel themselves aggrieved if they should be 
 charged with violation of duty and be disciplined for so doing. In 
 many instances the hands of the Lord's people are greatly weakened, 
 and the liearts oL His ministers pained by the apathy and nejrleot 
 evinced by tho-e who might, with a little consideration and etibit, 
 swell the ranks of t!ie worshippers " who go up to the house of the 
 Lord," to pay their homage unto Him, and keep holy-day. 
 
 II. By frequently meeting together to offer united earnest prni/er 
 for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and for the enlargement and 
 prosperity of Zion. 
 
 To some extent this is admitted to be requisite to the existence 
 and growth of the chunh of Christ. And yet this duty is not as 
 fully recognized as it should be. Are there not many membeis of 
 churches in our towns and villages and rural districts, who speak 
 disparagingly of meetings for prayer, remarking, " Oh ! it's only 
 a prayer-meeting" ? and who upon the slightest pretext, of business 
 or pleasure, absent themselves from all such gatherings? Is it not 
 true that by far the majority of Church members do not ,v,\\w a 
 practice of attending these services. Various ex'',use3 are fratneJ 
 by them in palliation of this neglect, most, if not all, of which are 
 without any solid foundation. What if all the members of ihe 
 church in any given locality, who were not prevented by afHiotion, 
 or some un'orseen special event, should resolve to be present at the 
 next meeting for praye., and p>hould go invoking the Divine bhssing 
 upon themselves and upon the service ; what a change would l)e 
 produced ! a change so great that it would be regarded as a revival 
 
 in itself ; anl 
 rarmth and! 
 And if thisj 
 repeated fr( 
 and more 
 number of 
 iron, so doth| 
 intlucnce w( 
 have all thesl 
 prayer-meetil 
 go also," will 
 will be brouj 
 glows in heal 
 tion testifies 
 The early dis 
 The apostle 
 all men," " tl 
 and be glorifi 
 but also beinj 
 could not fail 
 chri-tians, an( 
 
 HI. Bythi 
 
 and 171 cite to . 
 another." say 
 see the day a| 
 fitung occasioi 
 tian minister. 
 th y can do i 
 wiio profess to 
 lecome " co-« 
 arrived when 
 these Very ex< 
 
 IV. By en 
 
 fosses siun, am 
 Mueli latent ti 
 should be turn 
 the Master. 
 the cause of ( 
 wht'u they ar 
 enthusiastic z 
 expression in 
 
 There are a 
 ment of o\try 
 has been ontri 
 languishing fo 
 
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pra>/er 
 uU and 
 
 Listence 
 nut as 
 
 |l)CI"S of 
 
 spt'iik 
 
 I's only 
 
 lusiness 
 
 it not 
 
 [v,\ht a 
 
 (ViinieJ 
 
 Ich are 
 
 lof I he 
 
 liotioM, 
 
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 l''S,sing 
 
 I Id be 
 
 revival 
 
 13 
 
 in itsiilf ; and how would the service, in consequence, assume a 
 warmth and eflfectiveness ahogether soul enlivening and sur[)rizing ! 
 And ir this simple act of christian duty should continue to be 
 repeated from week to week, would not the prayers become more 
 and more earnest, and the exhortations more powerful, and the 
 number of witnesses greatly multiply ? " For, as iron sliarpeneth 
 iron, so doth the countenance of a man his friend." And wiiat an 
 intlucnce would be thereby produced upon the world ! '• Where 
 have all these been" ? asks the worldlings as they disperse. " To a 
 pniyer-ineeting," is the reply. " I will go next time," and " I will 
 JO also," will be the responses from not a few. And thus multitudes 
 will be brought beneath the hallowed influence of a piety which 
 glows in hearts beating with sacred ardour and whose evfry pulsa- 
 tion testifies that they have been breathing the atmosphere o' heaven. 
 The early disciples thus " gathered themselves together for prayer." 
 The apostle Paul exhorts them to pray " one for another," and "for 
 all men," " that the word of the Lord may run, have free course 
 and be glorified." And this they should do not only " in secret," 
 but al.^o being " all, with one accord, in one place." Such meetings 
 could not fail to be pleasing to God, gladdening to the hearts of 
 chii-tians, and forcefully impressive even to a gain-saying world. 
 
 III. By the use of admonitions and exhortations to stimulate faith, 
 and incite to zealous activity in the cause of Christ. " P^xhort one 
 another." says the inspired Apostle, " and so much the more as ye 
 see the day approaching." In this way private christians can on 
 fitting occasions very greatly second and aid the work of the chris- 
 tian ulini^ter. Ih social meetings, and amid their daily occupations, 
 th y can do much to advance the work of Christ, and bring those 
 who profess to love Him to a higher plane of spiritual life, and thus 
 bfcome " co-workers together with God." The time has not yet 
 arrived when the christian church can afford to move on without 
 these very excellent and apostolic methods of mutual htdpfulness. 
 
 IV. By employing all the talents, and all the means i?i their 
 fossessiun, and under their control in promoting the luork of God. 
 Much latent talent lies unimproved in many of our churches, which 
 should be turned to good account and bring a revenue of glory to 
 the Master. Alas ! many use their talents in every other cause but 
 the cause of Christ. Tongues so eloquent on ether themes, are tied 
 when they are required to speak for Him. How little of that 
 enthusiastic zeal and love is manifested in our day, which found 
 expression in the words of the poeL 
 
 "Had I ten thousand thousand tongues, 
 Not one should silent be ; 
 Had I ten thousand thousand hearts, 
 I'd give them all to Thee." 
 
 There are abundant fields for usefulness open inviting the employ- 
 ment of every gift and talent with which each member of the church 
 has been entrusted. Many of our Sabbath Schools are wasting and 
 iunguishing for lack of instructors, ready and willing to lay them- 
 
I' 
 
 14 
 
 selves upon the altar of the Lord,— to impart tho truths of tlie 
 gospel to the young. The great importance of thi- work is wvX as 
 fully realized or understood by our churohes as it should he. How 
 necessary to fix the blessed truths of religion in the youthful mind, 
 before it becomes blighted and hardened by the corrupting influetices 
 of the world, Satan and Sin, and that too. in an interesting and 
 Attractive form, permeated with the Sftirit which it constHntly 
 breathes, and made palatable by the earnest, loving manner in wliid 
 it is communicated. Certainly no employment can be mo.e honor 
 able and ennoblmg both to the instructors an I the instructed ; and 
 none will better repay the labor and pains which are expended, when 
 It is undertaken with faith in God, and in full dependance upo:i Hi? 
 blessing. From this source the larger proportion of the recruits to 
 our membership must be expected to come. 
 
 Tract Distribution also affords a field in which some may very 
 profitably be employed, and has often f)roved a great blessing to 
 those who have enjoyed its benefits. Here som.^ of our youniior 
 biethren and sisters may find a sphere of labor, whi .h may, under 
 God, prove an unspeakable blessing both to themselves and others. 
 
 More especially should we co-operate in our efforts to spread the 
 gospel among the destitute in our own, as well as in other lands, 
 The heart that throbs not in earnest longings for the salvation of the 
 perishing, knows little of the true spirit of Christ, and he who is 
 unwilling to employ some portion of his means for the purpose ot' 
 reaching out the helping hand to others, has not yet realized his own 
 helplessness, nor the debt of obligation under which we are all lajij 
 for the wondrous love which Christ has displayed towards a falKti 
 world. Still further, there is need of co-operation in the carryin:,' 
 forward of our Educational and Benevolent Institutions. These bad 
 their origin in the prayers, the sacrifices and the labors of our saint' 
 ed fathers, for the elevation of the masses of our people, and for the 
 education of our young men and women, the better to fit them to 
 enter upon the work of the Lord in e\ery department and voeation 
 of life. Never was there a greater or more imperative obligaiioa 
 devolving upon us as individuals, or as churches, than at present, to 
 rally ourselves, and strain every nerve to place our Educationnl 
 Institutions upon that vantage ground, which in view of ouranctstry 
 and heritage they ought to occupy. Relieved, as they now are tViJin 
 all connection with the State, we must aim to place them upon the 
 very loftiest pinnacle of the Temple of Science, and pour our 
 sympathies and prayers, yes, and our dollars and cents too, and tlmt 
 in no stinted measure into the undertaking Let us in tlie^e 
 departments, as well as In our Missionary zeal and liberulity 
 •' attempt great things for God " and " expect great things from 
 God." Let those whom God has blessed with wealth *' make to 
 themselves friends " of the same, by employing it largely in the 
 service of their Divine Master, and let those whose means are 
 small, at least cast in their " mite " info the treasury. The cents 
 of the poor may be a3 fiuitful in the Lord's service as the dollars 
 
 of the rich, 
 forward al 
 circle of o 
 require gn 
 losses exp 
 burdens ia 
 enlarge ou 
 of her nanl 
 the demanc 
 her begin 
 —less of 
 heavenly. 
 Finally, 
 word and w 
 and let us m 
 impelled 
 Before us, 
 vanish and 
 movement ; 
 the work of 
 
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 is nnt as 
 e. How 
 ful minfl, 
 iiflueijcea 
 stinjj and 
 nnstHntly 
 in wliich 
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 ted ; and 
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 upon Hi? 
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 nay very 
 lessing to 
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 lanci'stry 
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 15 
 
 of the rich. Thus there will not fail to he an abundance for carrying 
 forward all our denominational work, and even widely to enlarge tiie 
 circle of our operations. Let it not he ohjected tliat all this will 
 require great sacrifices, and that in view of financial dejjression and 
 losses experienced in many localities, there are too many heavy 
 burdens laid upon us, and that we should retrench rather than 
 enlarge our eflforts. We reply that a chri-tian church is not worthy 
 of her name which is not always ready to sacrifice everything to 
 the demands of truth, virtue, and religion ; if she must retrench let 
 her begin with worldly things Less of show, more of substance, 
 —less of self, more of Christ, less of the earthly more of the 
 lieavenly. 
 
 Finally, dear brethren, let us shew a united front in every good 
 word and work ; stand together in single file, and in solid phalanx ; 
 and let us move forward wit!^ the irresistible force of men and women 
 inifielled by the love of Christ ; whom zeal for God consumes. 
 Before us, mountains will sink to plains ; — difl5culties and foes will 
 vanish and melt away ; — light and blessing will attend our every 
 movement ; " the beauty of the Lord our God will be upon us," and 
 the work of our hands will He establish. 
 
 In these 
 jberality 
 Igs from 
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 ms are 
 le cental 
 1 dollars I 
 
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16 
 
 Ministers of the N. S. Central Baptist Association. 
 
 lt<> 
 
 NAME. 
 
 Place of residence. 
 
 Date of 
 Ordination. 
 
 Place of Ordination, 
 
 ttev. Armstrong, Geo., D. D. 
 
 Avery, J. F 
 
 Bancroft, J 
 
 Bleaitiiey, J. E 
 
 Barss, A. VV 
 
 tileakney, J. C 
 
 Brown, M. VV., A. B... 
 Cramp, J. M., D. D.... 
 Crawley, E. A., D. D. . , 
 Crawley, F. I)., A. B... 
 DeUlois, S. W., D. D. .. 
 
 Dykenian, A. T 
 
 Freeman, I)., A. M 
 
 Gates, L. B 
 
 Kenijiton, S. B., A. M.. 
 Kierstead, E. M., A. B. 
 
 Lucas, Wallace 
 
 Manning;, J. W., A. B.. 
 
 March, .Stephen 
 
 Miller, John 
 
 McLeod, Daniel 
 
 Parker, D. O., A. M.... 
 
 Philp, R. R., A. B 
 
 Pineo, D 
 
 Read, E. O 
 
 Read, J. L 
 
 Saunders, E. M.. A. M., 
 Sawvcr, A. VV., D. D.., 
 
 Shaw, D. G 
 
 Spencer, William 
 
 Swaffleld, Walter J. . . . 
 Wallace, Isaiah, A. M. 
 VVelton, D. M.,Ph.D... 
 
 Weltoii, Sydney 
 
 Weathers, Georjfe 
 
 Whitman, Edward 
 
 Williams, John 
 
 Kentvllle 'Dec. 
 
 Halifax Oct. 
 
 Walton iMarch 
 
 Cambridge | 
 
 St. Margarets Bay I June, 
 
 Berwick | 
 
 New Genuany i July 
 
 Wnlfville 'May 
 
 Wolfville JMay 
 
 Newton Centre, Mass. . Sept. 
 
 Wolfville Feb. 
 
 Newport 
 
 Canning 
 
 Mahonu B;vy 
 
 Canard ....'. iSept 
 
 Winds(n' iDec. 
 
 Hammonds Plains .... 
 
 Halifax March 
 
 Bridgewater I July 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Kemi)t 
 
 Berwick March 
 
 Halifax 'Oct. 
 
 Long Point i Dec. 
 
 Kingston, Aylesford. . . jJan. 
 
 Upper Aylesford June 
 
 Halifax Dec. 
 
 31, 
 20, 
 
 21, 
 7, 
 28. 
 22 
 '^0, 
 
 Aug. 
 
 Sept. 
 
 1, 
 
 24, 
 
 15. 
 
 5, 
 
 6. 
 
 1848 Port Medway. 
 
 1870lTawstock, G. B. 
 
 ia49|Rawdon. 
 
 1867, Richmond, N. B. 
 
 1855'North West, Lun. Co. 
 
 1861|Richmond, N. B. 
 
 187C'EIIershonse. 
 
 1818; London, O. B. 
 
 1830iProviUence, R. I. 
 
 1876 Pleasiantville. 
 
 1854'Che8tor. 
 
 jNewport. 
 
 18551 Halifax. 
 
 1861!New Cornwall 
 
 1803'New Minas. 
 1876 Yarmouth. 
 
 IHanunonds Plains. 
 
 1808; Port Hawksbury, C. B 
 1850 St. Francis, N.B. 
 
 Dec. 
 Jan. 
 May 
 
 Sept. 
 April 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Halifax 
 
 Hammonds Plains. 
 
 Billtown 
 
 Wolfville 
 
 Wolfville Sept. 
 
 Canard ISept. 
 
 Kempt May 
 
 Hantsport Aug. 
 
 Gaspereaux I Jan. 
 
 LICENTIATES. 
 
 1801 Liverpool. 
 
 1856 Margaree, C. B. 
 
 1844|Oreenwich. 
 
 1858'Ga8pereaux. 
 
 1858 Hopewell, N. B. 
 
 1858lBerwick. 
 
 1863 Lawrence. Mass. 
 
 1860 Falmouth. 
 
 1875 New Minas. 
 
 1880]Port Hawkesbury. 
 
 1856'Scotcht<3wn, N. B 
 
 1857 
 1873 
 1804 
 187l> 
 1862 
 
 Windsor. 
 Cumberland Bay, N. B. 
 Newport. 
 Lockeport. 
 Centreville, N. B. 
 
 Dartmouth,— R. M. Hunt, A. B. 
 
 North Church, Halifax,- -I. C. Archibald, A. B. 
 
 Hammonds Plains, — Christoi)her Havcrstoek. 
 
 Wdlfville,— A. Freeman, A. B. 
 
 Gaspereaux,— B. VV. Lockhart, A. B 
 
 Hahone Bay,— Caleb Spidle, H. E. S. Maider. 
 
 Newport,— E. H. Sweet. 
 
 Windsor,— J. O. Redden, A. B. ; E. R. Curry, A. B. 
 
 Lower Aylesford, — VV. H. Robinson, A. B. 
 
 Berwick,— Chaa. Norwood, Randal Illslay, 
 
 The C 
 
 increased 
 vf tlie til 
 an examp 
 clear in 
 (li.scipline 
 aj^'gressivi 
 to 'be " 
 cliurche.s 
 recommcMi 
 neither tn 
 brother St I 
 
 th 
 
 Your Co 
 liiive been 
 Christ, Re\ 
 «;iear a testi 
 will be Ion< 
 1794, born 
 taking a d 
 spiritual W( 
 l)ri.ses tltat 
 
 In the I' 
 ind We beli 
 lioard of 
 from his h 
 largely .sha] 
 formation o 
 sympathize! 
 large place 
 
 The wor 
 'lelighted. 
 ■ind in almo 
 the Gospel. 
 ;uid his sup 
 in death. 
 2 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 (A) 
 
 Seport of Committee on Temperance. 
 
 The Committee on Temperance would urge the necessity of 
 increased earnestness in promoting this good cause. The exigency 
 vtf the times deman(is tliat the members of the churches shouhl, by 
 an example of total abstinence, and consistent effort, keep themselves 
 clear in this nmtter ; and the churches in their ordinances and 
 discipline should not only be free from r:?proach, but, by their 
 aggressiveness in behalf of suffering humanity, verify their claim 
 to i)e " the salt of the earth and the light of tiie world." Jiuth as 
 cliurches and individuals we arc called upon to endorse the 
 recommendation of the great Apostle to the (lentiles : " It is good 
 neither to eat flesli, nor to drink M'ine, nor anything whereby thy 
 brother stumbleth, oris offended, or is made weak," Ixom. xiv. 21. 
 
 D. Freemax, Chairman, 
 
 Eeport of Committee on Obituaries. 
 
 Your Committee on departed brethren beg leave to report. We 
 have been called to mourn the departure ot our aged father in 
 Christ, ItBV. C. TupPER, 1). I)., whose life for so many years was so 
 ''dear a testimony in favour of our huly r;iiigion, and whose memory 
 will be long fragrant with the aroma of christian virtue. Jjorn in 
 1794, born again in 1815, ordained to the ministry iti 1817, and 
 taking a deep interest in all that pertains to man's moral and 
 spiritual welfare, his life is closely interwoven with all the enter- 
 jtrises that distinguish the j)resent century. 
 
 In the Foreign Mission enterprise Ik; was intensely interested, 
 ind We believe the first contribution sent forward to the American 
 l>oard of Jiaptist Foreign Missions from Nova Scotia came 
 from his hand. For many years as Secretary of our Doard he 
 largely shaped its policy. His efforts were early directed to the 
 formation of an independent mission. He rejoiced in its successes, 
 j^ympathized in its sorrows, ami, to the end of his life, it held a 
 liirge place in his affections and prayers. 
 
 The work of Home Missions was one in wliicli he s])ecially 
 delighted. For many years he was personally engaged in the work, 
 and in almost every part of the Maritime Provinces he has preached 
 the Gospel. He loved the cause and all who were engaged in it, 
 :md his support, prayers, and toils did not cease until they closoJ 
 iu death. 
 
 
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18 
 
 Prior to tlie organization of the- toniporanco reform his lienrt wa.^ 
 de(>{tly stirred by tlie scenes of intemperance witnessed around him, 
 and ho, was thus [)repared to take a prominent position in that 
 movcmciiit that has cllected so great a cluuiffe in the moral asjx'ct uf 
 the Province. 
 
 In the cause of Etlncation ho always felt a deep interest. Of 
 our denominational institutions he v.'as a warm friend and an ahlc 
 advocate. The "chihl of Providence" was ever regarded as Iiis 
 ch'M, and prayers and benedictions were poured out on its behalf, 
 and, we doubt not that his personal influence had very much to do 
 in <lirecting so many of his spiritual children in Aylesford " to the 
 school of the proj)hets." 
 
 In every movement of the present century that had for its object 
 Ood's glory and man's good, he was intimately connected, and few 
 lives have compressed in them so much of eilort of a public nature. 
 
 Private study was not neglected, and by a rigid economy of time 
 and by continuous efi'ort, his mind was richly stored with thing'< 
 new and old, and, as an example of self-taught genius, he will he 
 long held up to view. Hi.s great industry and untiring application 
 ^('na])Ied him (entirely self-taught) to read the whole Bible in eight 
 an<l the New Testament in ten lanj'uages. 
 
 As a pastor he was admired and loved for his faithful exhibition 
 of Divine truth, his unfailing performance of engagements, his 
 faithful pastoral visitations, and his loving attention to the sick 
 and distressetl. Fredericton and Amherst enjoyed for some time 
 his labours, but for 30 years Aylesford was his home, and hero his 
 labours were especially abundant and successful, and his iiame will 
 long be remembered as a household word. His unspotted character 
 and blameless life always enforced the gospel he preached, and tlu' 
 most regardless were forced to admit that in him shone forth the 
 lustre of spiritual greatness. 
 
 Almost to the close of life God permitted him to labour, and it 
 might be said of him at once he ceased to labour and to live. For 
 a few weeks with uncluuded mind he was permitted to linger on 
 the border land, and it v.'as refreshing to stand by his bedside and 
 listen to the expression of his childlike taith, his calm reliance on 
 the merits of his Saviour, his expectation of so soon seeing Hin; 
 as He is. On Jan. IDth he gently passed away, and entereil into 
 the joy of His Lord. " lUessed are the dead who die in the Lord." 
 He leaves to mourn his loss a widow and two sons, to whom we 
 tender our heartfelt symi)athy. 
 
 Kev. James Stevens was born in Horton in 1803. He was for 
 many years the subject of deep religious impressions, but did not 
 unite with the church till 1828. He was baptized by the liev, T, 
 S. Harding, and received into the Horton Church. Mr. Stevens, 
 having shown an aptitude for Christian work, was encouraged the 
 following year to engage in mission labor on P. E. Island. After 
 his return he studied at Horton Academy, and was ordained au 
 
 "vangelist 
 IIoi)ewell, 
 1847. H 
 spiritual 
 Stevens la 
 years, ren 
 ten years, 
 resigned h 
 (laspcreau: 
 iiient, yet 
 ijeath of 
 severe bio 
 romarkabk 
 Stevens, a 
 I'elebratinj, 
 of their mn 
 Provinces 
 [tassed aw;i; 
 iiis age. 1 
 heart and li 
 in contact m 
 walk in the 
 
 Hi 
 
 The Newf 
 «ith a mer 
 Sail til, Thor 
 Diraock, Jui 
 Anthony. 
 
 Ministers 
 tiom CornM 
 Joseph Diini 
 
 From the 
 a pastor, bul 
 Harding, am 
 frequent acc( 
 
 Oct. 13th, 
 apart by ord 
 1805. Rev. 
 25, 1809. ] 
 labors of a s 
 jear, Genrfje 
 «as ordained 
 servant of G( 
 
 Nov. 4th, 
 
19 
 
 ami it 
 For 
 
 gor on 
 
 [le tniil 
 
 ;e on 
 
 Him 
 
 (1 into 
 
 r 1 " 
 
 Lord. 
 )in wc 
 
 IS for 
 
 not 
 
 3V. T. 
 
 ■evens, 
 
 Id the 
 
 After 
 
 led an 
 
 "vangolist on the 4tli of Anj^ust, 1830, His first pastorate was at 
 Hopewell, N. r>. ][e remained there nearly six years, leavinj^' in 
 1847. lie afterwards labored at Falmouth, and many date their 
 sjiiritual life from this pastorate. After leaving Falmouth ^Fr. 
 Stevens labored with the Seeond llorton Church for over tw(dve 
 years, removing thence to Rawdon in IS')". He remained here 
 ten years, when, on account of failing health and strength, he 
 resigned his beloved work, and returned to his native village — 
 (laspereaux — -to spend his remaining years in comparative retire- 
 ment, yet ])reaehing occasionally as (iud gave him strength. The 
 ileath of his promising son, the late I'ev, A. J. Stevens, was a 
 severe blow to him, but he bore up under the allliction with 
 remarkable conliilence in the Divine disposer of events. Brother 
 Stevens, a few weeks before hiii death, hud the rare privilege uf 
 I'ljleln-ating, Avith his beloved partner in life, the 50th anniversary 
 of their nnirriage. On this occasion his numerous friends in both 
 Provinces kindly rtunembered him with su])stantial gifts. He 
 passed away peacefully on ^'ov. 20tii, 1880, in the 77th year of 
 liis age. liro. Stevens was emphatically a good man. Pure in 
 heart and life he exercised a liallowcd infiuencf! upon all who came 
 ill contact with him. " Dlessed are the undehhnl in the way, who 
 walk in the law of the Lord." 
 
 F. Beattie, Chairman, 
 
 (C) 
 History of the Newport Baptist Church. 
 
 The Newport Baptist Church was organized August 17th, 1799, 
 with a membership of nine ; viz. : Daniel Dimoek, Senr , Wm. 
 Smith, Thomas Baker, George Dimoek, James Antliony, Daniel 
 Diraock, Junr., Tryphosa Baker, Deborah Dimoek, and Jane 
 Anthony. 
 
 Ministers present at organization, wore Rev. Edward Manning 
 from Cornwallis, Rev. T. H. Harding from Horton, and Rev. 
 Josepli Dimoek from Chester. 
 
 From the date of organization until 1803 the church was without 
 a pastor, but was frequently visited by Revds. E. Manning, T. H. 
 Harding, and John Burton, whose lu'.ors were signally blessed by 
 frequent accessions to the church. 
 
 Oct. 13tli, 1803, Daniel Dimoek one of the members, was set 
 apart by ordination tc officiate as their pastor. He died April 5th, 
 1805. Rev. Mr. Delaney was pastor from Nov. 1st, 1805 to Sept. 
 25, 1809. From this time until 1820 the church was without the 
 labors of a stated pastor ; but on August Gth of the above named 
 year, George Dimoek, a member of the church and a brother beloved, 
 ft'as ordained to that important trust. For 45 years this venerable 
 servant of God was enabled to preach the gospel in his native place. 
 
 Nov. 4th, 1823 a church was organized at Rawdon with a 
 
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20 
 
 mombersliip of 22, all of whom were dismissed from the Newport 
 Church. Tlie liapti>t Chu«ch at Kempt woju. organized Januaid 
 30th, 1842 with a membership of .')0. These also were dismisspy 
 fiom the Newport Church :— June 1st, 1851 Rev. Jeremiiili 
 liancrolt was called by tiie church to officiate as joint pastor wiih 
 R<^v. Georj^e Dimock, on account of the extensivenesa of the field, 
 and the physical weaknesn of the pastor. 
 
 In the year 1859 there was a division in the church which 
 resulted in the formation of a new churcli, known and recognized 
 by the Association under tlie name of the Newport West Churcli ; 
 whilst the old church took the name of Newport IJasf. 
 
 The West Church enjoyed the labors of Revds. Geo. Dimock, 
 Georjre Weathers and A. Cohoon. 
 
 The East Church retained the services of Rev. J. Bancroft 
 until June, 1872, at which time the two churches were re-uniled. 
 Since that date the pastors have been Revds. D. G. McDonald ; A. 
 E. Ingram ; V. S. McGregor ; J. McLean and A. T. Dykeman, all 
 of whose services have been owned and blessed by the Master in the 
 strengthening of the church, and the salvation of souls. 
 
 A. T. Dykkman, Pastor. 
 
 (T>) 
 
 Report of Committee on Education. 
 
 Your Committee beg to report tliat during the past year sixty- 
 three students were pursuing their studies at Acadia College, eleven 
 of Avhora were graduated with credit to themselves at the recent 
 Anniversary of that Institution. The Collt^ge, educationally, was 
 never in a more efficient and satisfactory condition to carry on the 
 great work for which it was established, — the Higher Education of 
 the country. 
 
 The most pressing wants of the College at the present time are 
 of a financial character, occasioned by the withdrawal of the 
 Provincial Grants to Colleges, and also from the deficiency of 
 income in the two preceding years to meet the expenditure. 
 
 It is devoutly to be hoped that the efforts now being put fortli 
 by Revds, E. M. Saunders and A. Cohoon, under direction of the 
 Roard of Governors, to raise the yearly income to the required 
 amount, will meet with a generous and liberal response from the 
 numerous friends and patrons of the College. 
 
 Prompt and liberal snpport is the best and most decisive answer 
 that can be given to proposals looking to Consolidation, or the 
 merging of all the Colleges and Universities of the country into 
 one College or University, supported wholly, or mainly, by tlie 
 funds of the Province, and under State control. 
 
 It is, in the judgment of your Committee, the duty, and should 
 be the purpose, of the denomination to maintain Acadia College iu 
 its full integrity, and in the highest state of efficiency possible. 
 
 In the 
 History, 
 language 
 D.J)., an. 
 receive la 
 (lenominul 
 
 The lie 
 the IJoard 
 Itollurs, ( 
 l)t![)artniei 
 brethren u 
 (if the ch 
 Higher Et 
 
 i'lie lb 
 energy an 
 liatrouized 
 was not so 
 
 Acudia 
 under the 
 education ( 
 the Seinin; 
 to that of 
 
 In the () 
 to increase 
 Institution; 
 especially 
 incouie of 
 l)ernianenc( 
 continued i 
 
 Your Co 
 submit the 
 
 In the I 
 
 work coiuii 
 In their K( 
 following 
 labourers e 
 iu 8.") chi 
 performed 
 otiier meet 
 and organ 
 
21 
 
 In tlie Theological Department instrnction in Th(H»logy, Churnh 
 Ili.story, New To.staincut Interpretation, and in the Hebrew 
 liingna^e lias been given during tlio year by lievds. K. A. (/rawlcy, 
 i). 1)., and D. iM. Wcdton, Vh. 1). \Ve trust this Department will 
 receivo larger consideration and support from the churehes and 
 (lencnnination. 
 
 The Kevds. Dr. Crawley and Dr. Welton liave l)een re(|uested by 
 the Board to use their best endeavours to rai'-e Twenty Thousand 
 Dollars, ($20,000), to endow a Pnjfessorship in the Theological 
 Department. The Committee bog to recommend tlieso dear 
 brethren and their mission to the considm-ation and liberality of 
 of the churches and other friends of Theological learning and 
 Higher Education in tluj country. 
 
 The Ilorton Academy has been doing its work with tlu^ zeal, 
 energy and success Un' which it has been so higldy commended and 
 patronized in the past. Jhit the attenilance, it is to ))e regretted, 
 was not so large as in some previous years. 
 
 Acadia Seminary is fully e(iuipped, and does excellent work 
 under the able corps of teachers who are employed to conduct the 
 education of Young Ladies in that Institution. The attendance at 
 the Seminary, your Conimittee regret to state, has not been etiual 
 to that of former years. 
 
 In the opiniijn of your Committee some means should be devised 
 to increase the attendance of the youth of these Pr.ivinces at those 
 Institutions, also to increase the ethciency of the latter, and, what is 
 especially necessary at thi^ important crisis, to so increase the 
 income of the College as, with the blessing of (Jod, to secure the 
 permanence of those Institutions, their enlarged prosperity, and 
 continued usefulness to the denominati(Mi and the country. 
 Respectfully submitted, 
 
 Gkouge Armstrong, Chairman. 
 
 (E) 
 
 Eaport of Committee on Missions. 
 
 Your Committee, in discharging the duty assigned thorn, beg to 
 submit the following : 
 
 1. IJY WAY OF UK VIEW. 
 
 In the Home Field our Board has pushed forward the important 
 work coinujitted to their care with cominendabl.i zeal and cnterprize. 
 In their Keport presented to the Convention last year, we have the 
 following gratifying information: "The number of missionary 
 labourers employed is 48, who have faithfully preached the word 
 in 8') churches, embracing in all 195 stations. They have 
 ])erformed 1,355 weeks' service, preached 3,40*J sermons, hijld 2,364 
 other meetings, uiade 8,559 religious visits, baptized 330 persons, 
 and organized 5 churches." It is believed that the work done 
 
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 iluring tlio cnrront yt'iiT will prove to have been, in extent and 
 results, equally cheerinj^. Auxiliarie.s to our Home ^lission Iknxu] 
 have been formed in Kin^.s and Hants Counties, and they have 
 af;eonij)lish(Ml a _L,'ocd work in conjunetion with the OeiKMal Huanl 
 in look ing after th(! destitute portions df the country. A missionary 
 has been sustained during the entire year in each of those countiis 
 and much good has been done. It may be that such an organizatimi 
 might do a useful work in Halifax and Lunenburg, the two other 
 counties comprised in this Association. 
 
 In surveying the Fonngn Field your Committee find : At 
 r)iinli[)atam Bro. Kufus Sanford and his devoted wife, formerly a 
 bclovi;d member of the church with whom we are now assembled, 
 toiling on in ho))e. Communications from I'ro. S., j)ublislic(i 
 in the ChrUtiau 3I''ns<fnr/Gi' during the year, indicate the outlook as 
 decidedly encouraging. 
 
 At IJobbili l5ro. Ceo. Churchill and wife are fairly settled in 
 their new (piprters, and it is hoped their scdf-denying lilForts to brin;,' 
 the benighted heathen around them to Christ may be crowned willi 
 success. 
 
 At Chicacole, the station occupied by Brother and Sister 
 Armstrong before their return to this country. Sister C. A. 
 Hammond is laboring Avith much d(!Votiou to meet the grave 
 responsibilities of her position. This station with its surroundings 
 presents, it would seem, a s[)lendi(l field for successful work, and 
 when r'.'inforced gj-and results may be realized. 
 
 ]\Iay not the faith of the friimils of Foreign Missions claim that 
 the wondrous wave of mercy that has swept over the Ongole 
 district south of these stations may move northwanl, and that 
 coming years may bring us glorious tidings of the Telugus of 
 Cocanada in vast numl)ers turning to the Lord. 
 
 Your Committee, witliout expressing an opinion as to "where the 
 blame chiefly belongs, Avould express heartfelt regret that such 
 misunderstanding has arisen between Bro. Armstrong and the 
 lioard as to result in his vscvering his C(jnnexion with our Foreign 
 Mission work. This fact is especially deplored on account of 
 Brother and Sister Armstrong's adaptation to carry forward the 
 work at Chicacole on the foundation they have been laying through 
 years of prayerful toil and study. They learn, however, that our 
 esteemed young brother, J. K. Hutchinson, of Acadia College, has 
 been api)ointed by the Foreign Mission Board for that station, with 
 a prospect of his embarking at an early date for India. But your 
 Committee Avould have been better pleased if the Board had waited 
 until the meeting of the Convention before accepting the resignation 
 of B:o. Arnistrong, or the appointment of another missionary. 
 
 2. BY WAY OF RECOMMENDATION. 
 
 In view of the claims of the perishing heathen, as well as the 
 destitute portions of our own country, and tlie weak and waning 
 churches culling imperatively for aid, your Committee recommend 
 
 that our 
 all give, 
 heartily, 
 able to at 
 the advaii 
 
 They il 
 (lod of i| 
 whom is 
 and that 
 abroad, til 
 inav havel 
 
 And thl 
 fir mlssiol 
 (if missioil 
 Hoards in 
 (tur missi(j 
 [last'U'.s il 
 iiiformatiu 
 dents of 
 a missiona 
 
 Eepor 
 
 Your C( 
 maile it un 
 imi)ortanct 
 with good 
 following : 
 
 1. The : 
 
 Room, pre: 
 
 to the appi 
 
 the Conve 
 
 Coinmittep 
 
 was passed 
 
 Resolved, 
 Scotia Cent 
 should be 
 churches. 
 
 Having 
 Committee 
 
 2. Your 
 undiminisl 
 Committet 
 churches t 
 Baptist joi 
 
23 
 
 tliat our chuirhos eultivato a spirit of Guliir;,?e(l boiiovolence. Let 
 all give, and givo systcMnatically, proi)ortit>nal»ly, j^'oiicrotisly, .-uul 
 heartily. 'I'Ik^d will the lioanl.H having these missions in charge be 
 able to accoiujdi.sii, with (icjd's blessing, a great ami good work in 
 the advancenKMit of the Kedeomer's kingdom. 
 
 Tliey also recommen«I tliat continui-tl prayer be offered to the 
 (lod of missions that wistlom may be granted to the IJoards to 
 whom is committed the management of these imjiortant interest?, 
 and tliat He may abundantly bless our missionaries nt iiome and 
 abroad, that, through their instrumentality, " the word of the Lord 
 may have free course and be gloriliuij," and multitudes saviul. 
 
 And they further recommend as a stimulus to pnii/iiitfiind [ilvriiij 
 for missions that increased attention be given to tlie communication 
 of missionary intelligt-nce among our people by our Missionary 
 Hoards in publishing the fullest account possible of their dniiigs, by 
 our missionarifjs in reporting itoms of interest from their ti(jlds, by 
 pastors in preaching sermons on nussions, and giving suitable 
 information in the monthly concerts of prayer, and by Superinten- 
 dents of our Sal)bath Schools in the introduction of b(Joks fostering 
 u nnssionary spirit into the libraries of their respective siJiools. 
 
 Submitted, 
 
 LsA. Wali;ACe, Chairman. 
 
 that 
 
 ngole 
 
 that 
 
 ;us of 
 
 nt iif 
 i\w 
 •ough 
 our 
 !, has 
 with 
 your 
 aited 
 ation 
 
 (F) 
 
 Report of Committee on Denominational Literature. 
 
 Your Committee feel that previous repm'ts and discussions have 
 made it unnecessary that we should at this time enlarge upon the 
 i:n[»urtance of having our Sunday Schools and our families supplied 
 with good books and periodicals. A\''e, therefore, submit the 
 following : 
 
 L The Export of the Committee on the estabiishnicnt of a I>ook 
 
 Room, presented last year, was adopted by this Association, subject 
 
 to the approval of the Convention. The Keport was brought before 
 
 the Convention in August, 1880, and was referred to a Special 
 
 Committee, upon whose recommendation the following resolution 
 
 was passed : 
 
 Re.mlveil, That in the opinion of this Convention the Report of the Nova 
 Scotia Central Baptist Association on the ijiiestion of the Book Room, 
 should be regarded with favor, and commended to the support of our 
 churches. 
 
 Having now this endorsement of the scheme proposed, your 
 Committee recommend immediate action on last year',", report. 
 
 2. Your Committee record, as heretofore, their belief in the 
 undiminished usefulness of the Christian Messenger, liut your 
 f 'ommittee believe that many of the families connected with our 
 churches do not receive that paper, and enjoy the benefit of no 
 Baptist journal, in many cases of no religious journal. In these 
 
n- 
 
 circumstances yonr Conunitke believe that a inontlily paper giving 
 denominationnl news, and containing suitable religious reading is 
 very necessary to the welfare of our people and our work as a 
 denomination ; and that such a jiaper would be the means of 
 increasing the number of subscribers to the Mcsscntjnr. Wo 
 therefore hope that shoulil such a paper be published during the 
 coming jear it may receive favourable consideration from our 
 ministers and churches. 
 
 3. Your Committee believe that religious tracts should be more 
 extensively used than they are at present ; and that such tracts 
 should be used as will represent the thought of the body on the 
 great questions of our faith and practice. Your Committee believe 
 that a series of lealiets should be prepared on Kegeneration, 
 Baptism, the ].ord's Supper, Church Membership, and other topics ; 
 that these leatlets should be written by experienced pastors, and 
 placed in the hands of our ministers and missionaries. We, 
 therefore, recommend the Association to appoint a Committee to 
 take charge of this matter, and to secure the publication of such 
 tracts as soon as possible. ■ • < : . ,.i )•■ , . 
 
 . '■ . v.: Kespectfull" submitted, 
 
 A. P. Shand, Chairman. 
 
 (G) 
 
 Report ot Oommittee on Sabbath Schools. 
 
 Your Committeo report; that during the past few years rapid 
 advance has beeii made in Sabbath School work, and each year Ave 
 have had new workers, new moil„s of teaching, and new helps in 
 form of lesson pr.pers, securing a more improved and systematic 
 plan of managing and teaching. Those of our number who were 
 present last year at our Convention at Hillsborough, and enjoyed 
 the privilege of hearing Dr. lilackall's address on Sabbath School 
 work, illustrated by an improved system of teaching, using the 
 l)lackboard for tiie younger children, could not foil to be impressed 
 with the marked improvement made in the last few years, both in 
 the general management of the school and ptyle of teaching, and 
 the use of the blackboard for the younger children, must havo 
 commended itself to all. Your Committee feel that there is room 
 for great improvement in this most important branch of church 
 woik throughout our Province ; that it needs not only the ett'ovt 
 and energy of superintendents and teachers, but also the hearty 
 and full cooperation of the pastor and church ; thus combined, Ave 
 shall carry the work on to a successful issue. Your Committeo feel 
 that the Sabl)ath School is the nursery from which the i I'st 
 promising additions will be made to the church, and would impress 
 upon the members of churches here represented the grave and 
 responsible position they occupy, realizing that for want of Christian 
 training many of our children may be led into vice p.nd crime, and 
 
 their souhl 
 \\\Q. past tl 
 work thcrl 
 loving, hc| 
 ciiurches 
 ivcommenl 
 first of e\l 
 of increasl 
 once, at \\ 
 month's wl 
 calculated! 
 us far as 
 earlier an(| 
 assurance 
 
 Your CJ 
 of the chi 
 need feel \ 
 CJod taug 
 Committee 
 this Centi 
 institution 
 Sabbath 
 Conventio: 
 the excell 
 under the 
 even a mo: 
 
 m 
 
 Your C 
 
 the indivic 
 
 systematic 
 
 more esp( 
 
 Scheme." 
 
 These c 
 
 or subsidij 
 
 ot our hoi 
 
 maintenai 
 
 Cln-ist, an 
 
 The ex 
 
 only by tl 
 
 of the enc 
 
 sum of O 
 
 believe tli 
 
 not at pre 
 
 many otU 
 
their souls lost forcA'or. Your Committee feol there 1ms not been in 
 tl>c past that deep, active interest manifested by our pastors in this 
 work there should have been, neither have our Schools received that 
 litving, heartfelt sympathy and support from the members of our 
 cliurches to which they are entitled. Therefore ■»vc would earnestly 
 recommend that every pastor set apart a jiortion of his time in the 
 first of every week, and prayerfully meditate and plan new ways 
 of increasing the interest in liie school ; that he visit the School 
 once, at least, in every month, briefly review the School on the 
 month's work, and give the School a short address of ton minutes, 
 calcuhited to reach their hearts ; that the members of the church, 
 us far as possible, attend the Schpol, even if they have to rise 
 earlier and work harder, that their presence may give courage and 
 assurance of the deep interest they take in the School. 
 
 Your Committee would also suggest that all the younger members 
 of the church take their place in the Jiible Class, and that none 
 need feel too large or too old to enter the Class, for the Word of 
 (Jod taught is able to make them wise unto salvation. Your 
 Committee heartily commend the Sabbath School Convention of 
 this Central Association as buing a most excellent and instructive 
 institution, enlarging the interest and disseminating knowledge in 
 Sabbath School work. Those of our number who attended the 
 Convention of last year at Port Williams, will bear testimony to 
 the excellent and beneHcial results of that meeting. We hope 
 under the Divine blessing, with tiie presence of the Master, to have 
 even a more interesting meeting this yesir at Upper Aylesford: 
 
 Henky Lovett, Chairman. 
 
 (H) 
 
 Benevolent Funds. 
 
 Your Committee ere impressed with the necessity of urging upon 
 the individual members of our churclies tlie duty of more thorough 
 systematic giving, to the various objecis of christian benevolence ; 
 more especially those which are coiupri.-ed in " our Conventioa 
 Scheme." 
 
 These objects are 3ntircly in harmony with, and either essential 
 or subsidiary to, the grand principles which are the crowning glory 
 ot our holy religion. To witlihold from contributing towards their 
 maintenance is utterly to tail iii tultilling botli our obligations to 
 Christ, and also to our fellow men. 
 
 The extent to which we shall aid these objects should be limited 
 only by the measure of our ability. Therefore, while we ajiprove 
 of the endeavor to obtain an amount from each Church equal to the 
 sum of One dollar per member, in the aggregate, yet we camiot but 
 believe that, although there are some struggling churches who may 
 not at present be able to reach that amount, — there are doub^'es.-j 
 many others who are able to go far beyond that sum. Let no one 
 
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 consider himfelf exempt from obligation lintil the utmost bound of 
 his abihty has been reacled. Let each remember tha^ the Bible 
 precept upon this point is, that every one bestow " as God hath 
 prospered " him. 
 
 The example of brethren of other denominations should have a 
 salutary effect upon us, as a body, and lead us all to more seK- 
 denying and hearty pecuniary consecration to the cause of the 
 Redeemer. 
 
 Thj standard we have set up for ourselves is still far from being 
 reached. The demands of the hour are more pressing and imperative 
 than ever befo-e. We cannot retrench. We must not go hack upon 
 any of our enterprizes. They have been commenced in the name of 
 the Lord, and with zeal and fidelity they must be pushed forward. 
 We would therefore res| ectfully urge upon our brethren and sisters 
 to act as In full view of Him who is constantly " sitting over against 
 the treasury," and scanning all the gifts of his people, to pour, their 
 oflferings more freely, cheerfully and constantly, upon His altar ; 
 and withal, to present the living sacrifices of hearts released from 
 sin, and spirits devoutly earnest in serving Him who gave His 
 Life "a ransom for many." In view of His love to us, let us 
 all adopt the language of our poet, and sing : 
 
 " Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
 That were a present far too small ! , 
 ' Love so amazing, so divine, . . 
 
 Demands my soul, my life, my all." . ^ 
 
 • Respectfully submitted, 
 
 ' ' Stephen Marcii, Chairman. 
 
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 • ;; . " Harris' " „ ^8 
 
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 OF THE 
 
 Nova Scotia Central Baptist Association, 
 
 Article Ist. — This Association shall consist of Delegates ropresentinar 
 the Churtilies of which it is composed, each of whom shall be a member of 
 one of tliose Cimrches, together with Delegates from Corresponding Associ- 
 ations, not exceeding five from any one Association, and such other brethren 
 present as the Association may see fit to invite to sit in Council. 
 
 Art. 2nd. — This Association shall meet at such time and place as may be 
 agreed upon by the body. 
 
 Art. 3rd. — Each Church shall liave the privilege of sending one Delegate 
 or more, but no Chutch shall be entitled to send more than five in addition 
 to their Pastor. 
 
 Art. 4th. — At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the pre- 
 ceding year shall preside till his successor is chosen. The choice of 
 Moderator shall take place by ballot, as soon as a list of Delegates has been 
 prepared, as hereinafter provided. No brother shall be chosen Moderator 
 two years in succession. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to preside in 
 all the transactions, maintain due order, and nominate Committees, unless 
 otherwise ordered by the Association. A Secretarj; shall be chosen, whose 
 duty it shall be to record the transactions of the Association, and to lurnish 
 a correct copy of the same for the press ; he is also to remain in office till his 
 successor is ch )8en. 
 
 Art 6th. — It shall be the duty of each Church to send by its messengers 
 a letter to the Association giving an account of its state, particularly of the 
 additions and dimmutions within the last year, ^nd generally of whatsoever 
 relates to its peace and prosperity. 
 
 Art. 6th. — At each annual Meeting the letters from the Churches shall be 
 first handed in, from which the Secretary shall immediately make out a list 
 of Delegates. The election of Moderator and Secietary shall then .akep'ace, 
 after which the letters shall be read. Committees nominated by the Moder- 
 ator shall not consist of more than five brethren, of whom three shall consti- 
 tute a quorum. When large committees are judged desirable they shall be 
 appointed by the Association, and two-thirds of tlie members appointed shall 
 be competent to act. 
 
 Art. 7th. — When any Church shall desire admittance into this body, ap- 
 plication must be made by letter, and satisfactory evidence furnished of its 
 faith and order ; this being done and a vote of acceptance taken, the Mode- 
 rator shall, in behalf of the Association, give to one of its messengers present 
 the right hand of fellowship. 
 
 Art. 8th. — When any Church shall neglect to make communication for 
 three years successively it shall be c< nsidered as having withdrawn from us, 
 and shall be dropped from the Minutes, unless two or more members shall 
 request its continuance and shall engage to enquire into its standing, and 
 report at the next meeting of the Association. 
 
 Art. 9lh. — Although as an Association all power over the Churches is 
 disclaimed, so far as respects any interference with their independence and 
 discipline ; yet it is deemed a privilege belonging to the Association to judge 
 for itself of the propriety of receiving or retaining any Church in its con- 
 nection. 
 
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 Art. 10th.— The religious sentiments of this body nre those expressed ij 
 tlie " Articles of the Faith and Practice of the Haptist Cliurches in Novl 
 Scotia." 
 
 Art. 11th.— That the Moderator be authorized at any time durir.K thl 
 year, to call a special meeting of tlie Association in pursuance of a requisl 
 tion signed by ten membeis thereof. 
 
 Art. I2th —Alterations and amendments may be made to this Constitt 
 tion by a vote of two. thirds ot the members present at any of its reguU 
 meetings. 
 
 K/UXjES OIF OK.DEE;. 
 
 Rule 1st.— At every sitting, business shall be opened and closed witl 
 prayer ,• and immediately after opening, the Minutes of the preceding mec 
 ing shall be read and corrected. 
 
 RcLE 2nd. — No member of the A«sociation shall leave the Session befor 
 the business is concluded, without permission of the Association. 
 
 Rule 3rd.— No subject ^phall be discussed without* motion first made an 
 se'jonded. 
 
 Rule 4th.— No person shall speak oftener than twice on the same subjec 
 unless by permis.<)ion of the body. 
 
 Rule 5th.— Brethren invited to a seat with us may speak on all subject 
 under consideration, but vote on none. 
 
 Rule 6th — All resolutions shall be presented in writing. 
 
 Rule 7th.— Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the Minute 
 except so ordered at the tmie. 
 
 Rule 8th.— These rules shall be distinctly read from the Chair at th 
 opening of the Session. 
 
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