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'"'' ^- K- Eaton, Joh„ ChSn J' ?,^':^-'^- '^^^^^"a Ells K-//.-.W,^^,,,,,,. ^ "^' ^' ^^'i-an, Will,, - llin Lyons T u^t^^J"^^^- ^.UcC ni„ i r h-™«; l",;^:^^«'' f ■°; Ohas. g:5„.t'r'' ^-'- ^- -^^ Bake,, h Ran,,, bV^J: W,:«"-- S. March. De^ i o t ■■",""°"'' h ■'■l-mii '"-««•■ Wm. Spencer, De„. j„h„ „. r"/»«_Dea Ft.. ^- •""'n Tlwnias, B,u '"■^*™,,U.o,.tl^"-"' Bros <'ota M'. Churohn, ,v . I ft thrton \st, (WolfviUeJ—^Qv: S. W. DoBlois, Rev. Dr. Sawyer, Dea3. M. L. Cleveland, J. W. Barss, Bro. A. Coldwell. Horton 2nper. Elhmore Hall—S P. M. Rev. W. L. Parker. i Port Williams — 4 P. M. Rev. A. Cogswell. Kmtville, ( Presbyterian) — II A. M. Rev, S. McC. Black. Lower Canard— 3. 30 P. M. Rev. Joseph Murray. \Canninff — II A. M. Rev. John Williams. " (Preabytcrian Hdl) -A P. M. Rev. I. J. Skinner. iPocflMJT— 3,30 P. M. Rev. P. R. Foster. " (Lower) — 11 A. M. Rev, M. P. Freeman. \Miuniain — 3 P. M. Rev. D. Freeman. {Kaitfille—n A. M. Rev. F. Beattie, ' 3 P. M. Rev. A. J. Cogswell. hor—n A. M., and 0.30 P. M. Rev. John Clark. |€anflrt» — 11 A. M. Rev. H, Bool iGaspcreaux — 11 A, M. Bro. E. H. Sweet. \(iranville Street, Hah/ax — 11 A. M., and 7 P. M. Itev. A. Cohoon. mUown^n A. M. Rev. G. N. Ballentine. \]VolfriUc—ll A. M., and 7 P. M. Rev. J. Brown. rommittee recommend that all collections taken at Baptist places |worship be appropriated to Home Missions ; that the Introductory uon be preached Monday morning at 10 o'clock ; that the Circu- j Letter be read immediately after tlie Sermon ; that the Monday eruoon sitting be devoted to Education. iljourucd Avith prayer by Ivov. J. Williams, 'I •V G ".i'i n : ^^^n i'^8 ^Hi!>>ffl t *■ ^^^^^j ^m ^^Hh' 'tk ^^HR'''jii i SATURDAY— Afternoon Session, Electing opened at 2| o'clock. I'rayer by Kev. J. I. DcAVolf. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. A Coiuinittee on Questionb in Letters Avab appointed, consistin - of lievd:!, J. W. Manning, Wni. ISpencer, John Williams, J. A. McLean, Ilros. Ed. Davison, H. Lovett, Dea. J. 1:111s. | Letters from the churches ■were then read. Voteil tiiat the cpiestion of providing a place for the next fessionl of this Association be referred to the Committes on Questions in Letters, and that the nomination of Avritor of Circular Letter aiii;| Preacher bti made by same Connnittee. iJea. 8. Selden, Kevds. J. W. Manning, and E. W. Jveliy wenl appointed a Connnittee on printing Minutes. Hesolved, That the usual number of copies of Minutes be in-inteii.! and that 50 copies be preserved for next Associiition, Delegates to the different Associations were appointed Hfj folhnvs : — Eastern Association — Revds Dr. kSawyer, J. Meadows, Dea S. Selderi P. E. 1. Association— Vroi. J. F. Tufts, Revds. J. W. Manning, J. A.| McLean. To Convention— BroH. D. R. Eaton, A. DeWolfe, J. W. Barss, Piof.| J. F. Tufts, A. P Shand, Trof. D. F. Higgins. Western Assooation — Revds. A. J. Cpgswell, J. W. Manning, J. Read. The Committee on Questions in Letters reported, recommendiid that the Lower Aylesford Churcli be received into this Associatiuni ]veport adopted. Kev. Dr. Tujiper, on behalf of said cluncli, rej ceived from the Moderator the right hand of fellowship. The Committee on C/ircular Letter reported recommending tliaj it be read before the body. I'lie ^lodemtor read a circular from Rev. W. P, Everett, Seer tary of the Foreign Mibsionary Board. Resolved, That it \ye I'eferred to a Special Conimitteo consisting < Revds. J. W. Manning, S. Marcli, ,L L. Read, Bros. J. W. Barss, Selden, C. Roscoe, Prof, D. F. Higgins, Adjourned to Monday at 10 A. ^L Prayer by Kev. Dr. Tup|«J MONDAY MORNING, June 20th, The Association Sermon was ])reached by Kev, A. W. Sawvf| D. D.; from K^m. i. 16 : "For I am not ashamed of the gosi)tI( Christ." Business was resumed. Prayer by Kev. I. J, Skinner. Wmi{ of former session read and ap])roved. The Circular Letter was read by the writer, Dea. J. W. Bars Subject : " Family Keligion." Adjourned with prayer by Kev. E. O. Read. Dpenc fjiimt ^oiiiii ainitt ii:e re rnoon Session:. . J. I. DcAVolf. linted, consistiiii; Williams, J. A.| )!• tlie next sesisinul or. C^uestioMs in rcular Letter anil 1 \V. Kelly wire I [inutes be printe-l ion, iHYG appointed afl ows,Dea S-SeldenJ . \V. Manning, J. A. ^ J. W. Barss, ProfJ W. Manning, J. ded, recomniLMiilini Lito this Associationi of said cluuoh, rej llowsliip. vt'connneniliii^ tlial V, Everett, Seer aiitteo consistin? lo9. J. "VV. Barss, ,y Kev. Dr. Tupp IING, June 20tb. A. ^V. Sawyi leilof the gos^U 1 Skinner. ^li"«^ iDea. J. Vr- ^'^ MONDAY Afternoon Session. Meeting opcnoil at '2h o'clock with i)rayer hy KciV. P. K. Booster. Minutes of previous meeting read and a})proved. Reiolvedy That Rev. Dr. Sawyer be reciuestod to furnish a copy of [his sermon preached this morning for publication in the Christian )h$€nffir. Resolved, That the Letter read this morning by Dea. J. W. Barss Ibe adopted as the Circulai* Letter of the Association, and printed in Ithe Minutes. The Keport of the Connnittee on Denominational Literature was ad by IJev. 8. 1>. Kcmpton, and adopted. (Sec Appendix A.) YtToH. J. W. Ikrsft, Prof, lliggius, and liev. S. J>. Kempton were. ippointed a Committee to carry out the suggestions of the Keport. Letters from several churclies were then read. Kev. J. W. Manning, from the Committee on (Questions iu ;tter.s, to wliom was referred tlie selection of the })lace for next iceting, reported recommending that the next session be held at dwick ; that Rev. John Williams preach the Annual Sermon ; ut Kev. J. A. McLean be his alternate ; and that liev. E. !M. [kistead write tlie Circukvr Letter. The Committee on Temperance reported by IJro. Stanley Fisher. Keporfc was discussed by Kev. \V. H. Warren, Dr. Tupper, Bro. [tephcn Langille, Rev. John Urowii, liro. Joshua Ells, K'- /. John lase, Bro. S. Fisher, Revds. A. Cohoon, S. McC. Bkick, A. jgswell, S. B. Kempton, J. Meadows, and referriid back to the Muittee for amendment. The report of the Committee en Education was read by Rev. T. lallaco, and discussed by Revds. I. AVallace, Dr. Sawyer, D. wman, J. W. Manning, E. W. Kelly, Dr. Tupper, S. ]\rcC. Black, '. H. "Warren, Prof. Tufts, Revds. S. B. Kempton, A. Cohoon. iport adopted. (See Ai)i>endix ]}.) |The report on Benevolent Funds was read by Rev. J. W. lining, and adopted. (See Appendix C.) [The report on Temperance, as amended, was read and discus.sed liro. 8. Langille, Rev. M. P. Freeman, Bro. A. A. Pineo, Revds. [m. Spencer, D. Freeman, A. Cogswell, Bro. E. Davison, Rev. Ilin Brown, G. N. Ballentine, J. W. Manning, Bro. K. Lovitt |1 after a further slight amendment was adopted. Wjounied with prayer by Rev. J. D. Skinner. (Sec App. D.) TUESDAY MORNING, June 25th. Ppened with singing, and prayer by Rev. M. W. Brown. Jliiiutes of previous session read and approved. Vmination of Committees for the year was referred to the Jiiiiittee on Questions in Letters. 'i'e report on Sabbath Schools was read. Discussed by Rev. S. [■ton, Dea. S. Selden, Bro. S. Langille, Revds. J. Brown, W. H. jfTeii, Dr. Tupper, and adopted. (See Appendix E.) y 4 m. i T 8 Rev. Dr. Tupi)or read rej)ort on Obituaries, Spoken to by Br" S. Seldon, and adopted. (Seo Api)endix F.) The report (jf the Special Committee, to whom was referred tliJ comnumication from the Foreign Missionary lioard, was read M Rev. S. March. Di.scussed by Revds. 8. AVelton, W. R l^gpj Joseph Murray, E. M. Keir.stead, \V. H. Warren, J. W. Manning'] S. H. Kempton, I. Wallace, J. Rrown, C N. liallentiiif, )V.[ Si»eiicer, A. (%>hoon, 8. March, liro. H. Lovitt. Report adojitiiiJ (See Appendix G.) It was moved by Bro. Charles F. Eaton, seconded, and adopf^ij that the reminiscences of the .session of this Association of 1832 held in this ])lace, given by Bro. S. Selden, be appended to [\i report on Obituaries. Report on Missions was submitted by Rev. I. J. Skinner, ani apte. G Skinner, I. J., A. B Spencer, William Stevens, James Wallace, Isaiah Welton, I). M., A. M... Weltoii, C. B., A, B.... Weltan, Sydney Weathers, George Whitman, Edward Williams, John Place uf rcbldcnce. Date of Ordination. Halifax 'uet. Walton March Hnnts|>ort Feb. lEllershouse July [Wolfvllle. IJuly IWolfville IMay W-olfvllle LMay VV'olfville Feb. Tancoolc 20, 21. 1. 7, 2S, 26, Cannin>f lAug. 1, Canard Sept. 15, Windsor Dec. 6, Newton, Mass Jur»e 23, Hannnond.s Plains Halifax March-, Newton, Mass IMarch 22, Newport. Canning July 5, Stewiaclce Feb. 26. Halifax ., Cambridge Oct. Canning Sept Halifax Oct. Berwick March Long Point Dec. Upper Aylesford June Yarmouth I Aug. Halifax Dec. Dec. Jan. Sept. 1870 1849 18(;8 1876 1835 1818 1830 18.'^i4 183(1 18f>5 1863 1876 1876 i868 1877 IS.W 1868 Place of OrdiuatioiL Tawstoek, O. B. Itawdon. Richmond, N. R jKllershnuse. Iwiltown. |I»ndon, O. Q, jl'rovideneo, R, I. .CheHter. 'New Albany. Halifax. Npw Minas. Yarmouth. Windsor. Hammond's Plains. Port Hawkcsbury, CB. Newport. Pine Grove. St. Francis, N. B. Jeddore. Wolfville Halifax Chester Margaret's Bay JMay Ga8pere.aux |Aug. Gasjtereaux April Wolfville Sept. Kentville April Sept. May Aug. Jan. Killtown Kempt Hantsport ... Mahone Bay . 29, t 12, 23, 24, 30, 29, 15, 27, •24, 19, » 4, 3, o "» 3, 2, 12, 13, 18fl5 Ouysboro*. 1872 North Sydney. IS.'ifl Margaree, C. B. 1361 Iiven)ool. 1844 Greenwich. 18.v!Hopewell, N. B, 18731 R»wdon. 18581 Berwick. 18.53 liawroice, Mass. 1860 Falmouth. 1858 Port Medway. 1838 New Minas. 1830 Gaspereaux. 1866 Scotch town, N. B. 1857 Windsor. 1877 Kentville. 1875 Cumberland Bay, N. B. 1864 Newport. 1872 Lockeport. 1862 CentreviUe, N. B. # LICENTIATES. Gaspereaux,— E. P. Coldwell, A. B. ; B. W. Lockhart, A. B. Caimrd, — John Duncansoiu Falmouth,— Charles Bishop ; Stewart Masters. Lunenburg,— H. E. S. Maider. Berwick, — Charles Norwood. Billtown, -Arthur Roacoe. 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From the growing necessities and nts of families sprung l>uman laws, civil government and church «r. Communities are but a congregation of households, and are jspercus or otherwise, in proportion as the associated families act |iier Christian influence or reject its sacred principles. istian families do not spring from church organizations, nor 1 they exist onltj on account of church membership ; rather are ches the offspring of family piety, and their prosfKjrity an ! '- iii^^l ^^^^H ^!'' .■1 i- '^^^H i Ye^ulatinn of ainilies ami their associations, tlie corner stono Avliich is his Divine Word. The community of ^[oravians Germany was formed on Uible principles, with God's laws foriij basis of action. It has existed for nearly two centuries, sendin forth from its Society missionaries to almost every part ot tlJ world. Coni])are the settlements of the United States with that* the South American republics, and you can trace the prosperity! the former to the immigration of Christian families to %{ England, although the latter possessed tlie more fertile soil an more sakibrious climate. They Were led by Catholic priests wlJ ignored the Bible ; therefore, anarchy and revolution marked the! course, as the true foundation was denied them for raising a ]iob| and emluring superstructure. We therefore infer that society, either large or small communities, is prospered and lilosscil proportion to the number of Christian f.».m.iliGS of whicli it composed. When we refer to Christian families we intend designate those who are not only professors of religion, but ratlJ those who are the truly regenerate children of God, for only cjJ Christian duties be discharged and Christian acts performed those who are under true spiritual influences. But we see Christii influences checked and in many instances Christian duties abandon! from the improper and unscriptural marriage of Christians flij unbelievers. This is denounced strongly in the Word of God, ai when persisted in usually leads to tlic abandonment of active pief of the party who is the professor of religion. The design of Gl in the constitution of the Christian familj'- is to make it foundation of all virtues, the citadel of religion and the nur?er\j the Church. The Church itself is but a number of famiHes uniti under certain rules and obligations. By Christian etf orts domestic life the Church is largely sustained and strengthen^ Every true Christian has an inner and an outer li'-;' ; the latj exhibiting to all observers the true state of the former. Sof family religion, there is internal action which cannot be confia to the family circle, but tlic; influence therein exerted penetri beyond and permeates the community around. Family reli;; cannot be deftned by strict rules or unvarying arrangements ; itisl principles worked out in daily domestic life, by which it niustl infliU'Uced. Enoch walked with God, and so the Christian in ^ family nnist by a consistent walk and holy watchfulness niainti his position and make daily progress in his heavenly course, sun, there are points of action and specific duties which he attended to, or the Christian life will bo a dwarfish one. entering into the family compact, obligations are assumod nyl Christian which jnitst bo discharged, and duties arising therefij must not be omitted, nor can they be delegated to others, peculiar relation existing between parents and children can be maintained by carrying out the obligations devolving on < and such as are imposed by God himself. The obligation is: particularly binding on the heath of the family to provide forj !, tlie corner stone oj iiity of IMoravians ij ith God's laws foriJ wo centuries, sendim 15 inltiirc and Christian fi • • Emitted to their care T^'^'S of the children and hon^.l 71 N"!,' and eve, ,>i 'tht'" "' "'" ''»"-h w) o " r'^'^- l>caresof domestic if o ""Portant and deli d ?1 *"*?""• fiaUo then to carrv n M """'y ""'I ""en verv m ,! ■*'';""• E f?* 'nflueiico of familv , ', ' ' . "^«'«""io surronndin., » IS great m Jeadin.. to J.iTF, "oralup on ti.e iieads of ^ h^o -s to bow at the "milvai T" ''-"".'""I'eR that ^a f ^ *rhrp',5;rf»''''«'-^^t::,:'^^ * influence of f.,^,,-) '^ ^^ ^"6 nienibeiN r,f +1 J^™^^ '^ihI uLc 01 JannJy prayer on rl.ii 1 ^ *"^ hoiiselioJd ^f- It 18 a daily siJent and etfec '" ''^"^^ ««^'^'«'its is ve^y .Ch;^^'^'^" are earJy oba "rvers of fh ''':'""^ ^^'^^"'^'^^ "^to tJieir r ^^ ""ligations rest unon thn h i *^"o%'ed to serve God itchfuhicss niainti^f erred to. - Train m? , ^'^'''^^ ^>f tlio IioiiseJu.M il ., venly course. 1" ^e is old ho ^m2 "l ''"^'^ ''' '^'' '^''^y i) S/ " ^^'^ duties which *'«ncl to duty, an alCcl;^''^' '^'*'"^ '''' He s a' '/"' a dwarfish one. f \Perfor,„ance. Thif ?' ,v' ^'''^"''«^" '-^""exed as encour . ''^ T 't «Kl till llfp t \'*^"»%' cannot coninio, r.> ff' "''"^ ^'"•^J teac IW iJ'f' i« .succeeded hy life f' ^J^'-^^-^^' "or "'ey '^e ri.T "^ ^^^^^'^^'<^« o ( o r l,t '"?"'^'^^'- '^''^« 4. J.. Hittest (Io^Vri and when thou ri.sest up." HeTe is oral teacrhiiig a; a model that cannot he excelled ; very brief, hot most comprehunsi and if carried out to its full extent, the most beneficial results woui certainly follow. Example must accompany precep*, or not niu. good will be accomplished. Cliildron are ' ^''^^ our brea to ^'-''^""^"'^ ^t»omu,.h forhricrT" -'""^ should e , rhrf" f neglect L V ^f''^ > ^'''^ will ho 1 i, ""^^ ^V^^'«««/ JkO 1l -it -'■; ii si Ii ^ m The Christian family shoukl be a happy home. To iiinke it so let the mind be fed by suitable books antl papers, such as "svill both interest and instruct. No education is so cheap as tliat supplicj by reading sound Uteraturc. The comphiint of parents that their children spend their evenings abroad is often the result of neglect in this respect. 'No family should in any case fail to take ,i religioiis newspaper. At the low rate the denominational pa[(er i» puldished, none should feel too poor to subscribe for it. It would be pleasant to speak of the Christian's place and influence in the community where he dwells, but this must le inferred rather than described. We have aimed to coniini] oi;r remarks as touching chiefly on the inteninl duties of the Christian family, rather than dwelling upon its outside bearing. As in the days of Nehemiah, so now, it is well for every man to build the wall over against his own house. If thii? is neglected, howevtr active the Christian life may be in other respects, the complaint will be, "They have made me keeper of the vineyards, but mrj own vineyard have I not kept." The influence of a mother in the training and directing tk household is especially great. Her presence being more contimia she may guide and direct; whilst the father, from his peculiai duties, is necessarily frequently from home. Especially is thi mother fitted for the object referred to, by her sympnthizi: nature, by which she patiently and affectionately bears with tin waywardness of her children, and ultimately, if not immediatdrj moulds and fashions their lives and actions. The instances in Scripture of maternal solicitude and pious training are qnii numerous, and will readily occur to Bil >le readers. Moses, no dotibi received such training from his pious mother in his early yea which led him in nuiture life to refuse to be called son of Pharoalil daughter and to choose to sutt'er affliction t\'ith God's peopi rather than enjoy the 'honours and treasures of Egypt for a seasoi Hannah early consecrated her little Samuel to the Temple servii and his eminent career no doubt resulted largely from his niothei early teaching, Hezekiah and Josiah each began to reign in earl life, and did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, their mother's names are both mentioned. The last chapter Proverbs is filled with beautiful and holy precepts, the words King Lemuel which his mother taught him. Thus it is intiniai that the good lives and good government of these kiiig>< w largely due to early parental training, In the days of our Savioi mission on earth we see what anxiety mothers manifested to pi their offspring in his arms to receive his blessing. Young Timol is spoken of by Paul as knowing the Holy Scriptures from a S and tracing the same to the tmfelgned faith which dwelt his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. The religii training of children cannot be commenced too early. Tlier Je^i are well aware of this, and by every means in their power obsti the attendance of the children of their Hock at our common scb pre mi , Ufar enqi; le inu me. To ninke it fo )ers, such as 'svill both leap as that .siipiJicd Id lit lias been said by th < of parent, tl,„t ll«i,|jawn8 in the Zu •""'"'' """■><= "■iVs "':'f J"'"' Anj-dl case fail 'o take Jf„„,la„entai: „f ' ^tS 7';';'° "^"y'^ Xif ""'Jf' ominational paper uB^irtUalitvof I.; j^^^^ truth. Tim rh..Z ^ ' '^'^'"'"•'^ tho ibe for it. ill Jkl^^tu^; '^^ 'f^^ «^ 'nan h^tir 7 -^^ ./•'^•'' *'- Christian's place andisoul by faith^i"'\ ^ "',?^ ?^ ^«P«ntance the 1 r"' * '"' f'^^'"^"" , but this must lJ,l,e chiid is able i^ teivt^V' *'"^ «'>^^"''i ^ V h 'f ^'- imed to confine owleud on evanrrehVoJ • ^ *^^"^' and aJ] nrov^J f , -^ ^''""''t ■■is ities of tho ChristianlMho BihtZu '^''''''^'^'' > «"J ^ho bis of al 7'" "^"■""•■»^' ^« ! bearing. As in tkl It is the work ,> th rr , ^''''""- '^^"^"^J sry man to buil.l tlie" ' ' — ^ ""^ ^^" ^^"'" ^- " - i neglected, howevtt. si)ects, the conipIaiEtj e vineyards, but niyl iining are qiiMnng a Christian ot 7 • "^ ^lomostic circle h f-o,- i "'""^^nce ... Moses, no dotibfcne truth eirh ; ■ ^"^'"■'' ^^^«- lender L ""^ ^'^ '"^^-t l>7 r in his early yea»ether an aim is ?"'-\ *^ ^'^^ the bu nL ofT''"''^ ^'"^« «^ ,Uedsonofrharoahfrmeandnn'L*''^'^"t«f«"ov. J^^^^ *h« othor, and . -ith God's peoplrhe toiIslV:nSo:ieV:?;r" '''^ ^-^'' ' ""' "^^ : Egypt for a seaso« van spp fn.n^ ■ "^ "tc are \vp]] ,.„,.,„ i i thtlempleservifparonL" e:fe,^^^ ^'-m the e ,, roMh^?^ ^^"'^^ "^ dy from his motheMve trained evl "^* ^'^""^ ^ived or iZLS ■ ^^^^Uehohl c4to reig..ineaf orandtJaa'^iZlv?"^"^^^ '^°"^ Srfe' "S^"\'^ ^^-^ ht of the Lord, Aporal interest. T? '^ -■'''" P''operty to acht!.^^^ ^J'f rents often rhe last chapter* wron_.£:h.''^^ P^'^vide for theiv .l\'!:"l'.^.H^'^-.^'''J'''-en's :'ecepts, the vonls Thus it is intimal •f these kings ni days of our Savioi I nianifested to pi !i^ 20 'M i'r U ■■' '♦ 1 }cct to find classes open for their accommodation for the coiiudI year. In closing, your Coiunuttee suggest that in view of the enlargi of our 02)erations and the conse({uent need of increased linaiicii support, these institutions be commended afresh to the prayers anl benevolence of our cliurches. Submitted, IsA. \Vall.\ce, Chairman. , -w^* »* (C) Report on Benevoioiit Funds. Your Committee on Benevolent Funds desire to submit the f(j lowing report : — That as a denomination the duty of the hour is incrcasetl litl rality. The calls are urgent. IVfissions, Home and Foreign, stretching out their hands for more generous support. Our H tutions of learning must be put on a sound financial basis to inal them thoroughly etlicient. It is high time that the Intirm iiin Vom That apii pvatod U as J instia ft all m ch I have been suil •iiors, your Com- 1 1 raviiily n« ?"*'• sary to the future Governors wisdy mniodation «>{ llul ureil fov this twoj ,racts for tlie ertc-[ uildinj^ oiK'nilioMJ r tu the coniviictnRJ > sub.scni>tioiis UJ nptness, and i\m scriptions do so .J ,t the niunhtTS ii past year cuinjiaM students hiivf Ixei one hnuihcd aiiJ Seven young imi atricuhiting'cliis!; i : a hirgo attcndiuicf icdingly gvatifyin the Governors aij logical Depavtiiieut lino his position ii uving the christiaj igieai studies, m\ ion for the coiuiii| lew of the enlargii increased tiuauci to the prayers auj 23 ters* Fund was largely increased, and that ^linistorial Fducation received the 8up|)ort it really deserves. Important trusts have bociu connnitted to our keeping. The principles wo hold have boon dearly .l)ought, and gratitude alone should lead us to hold and chorish them as a priceUiss l)oon. It should he home in mind that it costs soniothing to maintain them. It is true that the times are hard, hut it is also true that the npc'ils of the liour are many and great. We cannot all'ord to llinch lor falter or fall behind, uither in ])rayer or praiso or bountiful k'iving. All that wo can expect is that thero shall be no wasto or extravagance in the management of our denominational enterprises. Three things are absolutely essential to our growth and success — pit, grace, and gold, — the last by no moans the least imj)ortant factor ill the work. AVe love our iJaptist Zion only in i)roportion to the Uieriiices we jnake for her. Giving is an act of worship, and is as |aa'e[itablo as prayer and })raiso. Yuur Connnitteo cannot express too strongly tlieir conviction that Ithe time has come for eaeh church to ay all the members, when the churches shall select froij themselves the best qualitied men and women in whom the "Wt of God richly dwells, and who possessing the si>irit of him wlj said " Learn of Me," shall make such Superintendents and toadieij all others laboring with them, and themselves bring into Sabbath School those that are without. You^Xommittee look upon Sabbath School teaching as til pionWH|P)rk of the gospel ministry, and believe that every ChriMi( should there Avork for Christ. AVe also recommend that the pa^ti^ of our churches press this matter from their pulpits until eva member shall bo found doing work for the Master in the Sablja| School. A. Shaw, Chairman. 25 [•th, r^hould be kt^i aught us that t: moral suasion vri positive cure is ther heart and haw et us avail ourselvi uited eftbrts of tl our country rly identified tht: ils primary pi'iDci [lafcel of the deno y sons and follo^ve (F) Rrport oil Obituaries. 'iEV. Abraham 8. Hunt, A. M., was horn in St. John-, N. B., n-re he was baptizeiular statistics, [eudance in SaLbal |i advance in inteid jwhat we might m Itant when the m lurch shall be partia ]es shall select frol in wliom the "Woi spirit of him A [indents and tcaclieij fves bring into lool teaching as I that every ChritJ [end that the pa>t'^ pulpits until eve Iter in the Sabba^ tiiAW, Chainmvi n 111 Deacon William Dimock, of South Bawdon, the chi||^||^ lletter say, : — " We have met with an almost irreparalile j'lR; i: htli of one of our standard bearers. On Sunday morning, ^lay 1 1878, just after the sun had risen on earth, his sun set on I and rose in heaven, where ' No grief can tun' that day to night, The darkness of chat land is light.' " . 1 26 ^1 I 1',' !| Of Deacon William Faulkxer the church in its letter mJ " Wo have had occasion to mourn the decease of our esteemed ; beloved brother, who departed this life on the 2nd of Is'oveiiili 1877. He was a brother Avhose works manifested his faith, withij partiality and without hypocrisy." Deacox William Brown. The following is an extract from | letter of the North Church, Halifax : — "During the psist yeari have lost a valued member in the death of Deacon Williani BroJ who was called to his heavenly home October 30th, 1877. DtJ Brown was one of those church members who make it a inatttrj conscience to attend the regular meetings of the church. "Wlniel might lie absent he was always in his place, and ever manifesteJ lively interest in all tlr'ngs pertaining to the welfare of Zion." Kespectfully submitted, C. TuppER, Cliairnm On the above report being read to the Association, Erotlien Seidell said it had been suggested to him to make some refcM to the Association which was held in this place in the year 183| First he gave a list of 23 ministering brethren who wltc tl present, but who had all been removed to the better land. Tlj were present on that occasion IJevds. Edward ]\raniiiug, Daj Harris, George Dimock, Israel Potter, James jMunro, Mavi Parker, T, S. Hanling, Peter Crandall, Samuel !McCully, I!ii. McLearn, Wni. Elder, Kichard Cunningham, George IMciian]! Harris Harding, Wm. Burton, Wm. Chipman, John lliirj Obadiah Saunders, (Lie), Ebenezer Stronach, (Lie), IIt*l| Hull, Samuel Bancroft, John Doyle, and T. IT. Porter, A truly noble band ! They labored, and we enjoy the fruits oft labors. He also mentioned the names of 21 Deacons wLo then present, but who had gone .to their everlasting rest, they are : Holmes Chipman, Walter Eeid, Wm. C' -swul Cutten, A. Xewcomb, C. Shaftner, S. Taylor, Simon liicli, ^^ Morse, Geo. Troop, Major Chiiuuan, Joseph Hnll, Eli.-'lia I'lil Z. Chipman, A. Parker, A. McPhail, A. Skinner, John Gati-J Christopher, John Whitman, J. W. Nutting. Such menarem>| of being held in affectionate remembrance, and could we liavef them in council we would all our lives c?'erish tlie rccollectioi such a scene ; Init they are gone across the river, and aio eiitj into the Jerusalem above. " Part of the liost have crosstfi flood, and part are crossing now." A few of those present on | occasion remain with us, and are still laboring on in tlicamei Their names are to us as household words : Pevds. XatlJ "N'iilito, I. E. 1)111, Jas. Steven«, Chas, Tupper, E. A. CrawW Henry Saunders. Woidd Ave have that body speak to us tcj Let us listen ! Here are a few of tlie things they said : " The estalJishnient of a Seminary in Horton promises bem^ results. Several of our young brethren are now receiviui: [JPPER, Cliaiman 27 ion wliich we trust will tend, by the Divino blessing, to increase leir usefulness in the cause of God." This is an extract from the Jorresponding Letter sent to Corresponding Associations, &c., and ned by the Moderator and Clerks, I The Firjt Cornwallis Church, in its Letter to the Association in bi, said : ["The brethren of this Church express their gratitude that the Great lepherd of His people still condescends to feed and cherish thun ; and, iiiugli not a great many additions have been made to tlie Church, their iference seasons are fraught with peculiar blessings. Tliey rejoice in the ^py revival tliat has taken place in Horton and Yarmouth, and recommend e iuterest of the infant Institution there to the prayers of their brethri n. " iThe people were invited to assist the Institution at Horton by jcoutributions in grain or such articles of produce as may be most avenient for them to give." Ilhe Uuptist Missionary Mayazinc, the predecessor of the Chris- I Mcssenyer, was recommendetl to the people. iTlie Circular Letter of that year speaks of the progress tliat had [enmado, (aliout 10 per cent, had been added by bai)tism to the lorohes), as reason for gratitude to God, and that in connection this a deeper missionary spirit had been manifest in the for- kliuii of societies — formed principally among females — for pro- liting this work. It stated that thei-e were extensive districts auiing a moral wilderness, vherc the inhabitants very seldom r a gospel sermon, and invited preachers to go forth and give of [tthoy had so freely received. ne Association siibse<|uently requested Bro. Selden to furnish htitements he had made for publication with the ^Minutes. Report of Special Committee. four Committee beg leave to report that having carefully consid- Ithe Circular addressed by the Foreign Mission Hoard *' to the [itist Churches of the Maritime Provinces," dated June 12th, and J the letter from the Secretary of the Foreign Mission Boan^ to IModerator of this Association, submitting the question o*^ the [ppointment of Rev. W. B. Boggs to the vote of this body, they m recommend the passing of the following resolution, viz. : fiofas, At the last session of the Convention, held at Wolfville, N. S.,in Tost, 1877, it was recommended that IJro. and Sister Boggs remain in pintry another year ; and that the Foreign Mission Hoard be recom- Nto make arrangements to secure for tlie coming year the services of poggs in connection ^>ith the home work of Foreign Missions; v}hereas, The Board accepted such recommendation, and acted there I'l'ie/fas, Bi'o. Boggs has recently renewed his application to the said 'for re appointment to tiie foreign field, and tiie lioard lias rclcrred the f to the consideration of the churches represented in this body j %m $^* 28 And whereas, Tlie said churches have not, as sucli, given any cxprcssij of opinion upon this question ; Therefore resohtrl , That the subject matter of this Circular and letterl referre^ ^^^«^"'^Iy nathin. U ,-'-- the rel^sLablenes's "r ^" "" ^^ nol d n.^^i^^^-™ ? « home and abroad and with dZ '« "" "« ''hiter d w^, .„ v^^co uiufii lu Jding moneys m.-cn^ u %':;'^^ — Home, Forelrr,, o„^ t^ -^ook- .vity, zeal and beoMripSons the ^1 ^ ^^^^««'« Aid SoeS\ i •^^^"'^- his glorious object,* or 38 ceLZ'^u T""^ ^^n'ributerbv e. h '".^^^'^"^^ ongings of sou fo la metnbershb o^f '^Y'^' ™^™ber. Seven of ^ '^""''^ '' 5Son fhe partof Jfcons '?h'^"^«'-^3^ fo"r hundred comH^'r ''r^^^^^' ether ti.^. talent J., the s^nallT^^-^^lrT tl^^" k^ "-Sg"?:;".^- . will be r.r..M--S^^l^ ^Z;Sr i r ^5: ichargeof our^^olIfortheSvean^ twenty-five cems ; whTll. 'T'^" '» ■omin^ently beforelper J^l''' ^ ^^'^d ^^^e gospel t^ the 'wo {f LTs thr^'^A* laid at our Savioffetrue that some of th ^^ amplated in the giBattered, and w.'f^^ ! "oo-contributin-r dm^u^. •nestness the nece»r all of those 1 1?^ ^'f^^'''- ^"^ it nfusf b f • f ' P"^ )e work before uAtsper^erabLf'^ ^bich cor^tribnf. r?'"' '^^' rselvesandourmltlin nceT and :.^'' ^'^^ ^'S^hr ministratron "f P ^J^"" For, if the intef eoun^r &Ss\rd"^^^^^ P^^- ofth ^T^^ • f our prayers lorBent, and left in f»ii ♦! • "^ figures are Dr<> Pi.f^ i . ^""" ts put ?ort1. at,d § ComJuVera^^ o/l?"" '^? «"^ 'nnn^ilia' ^;^' ^^^/^^^out t our interest in lination is to hf «\ opuiioo that what vve mfJ ^'^ :he standard to .§ .pirit/^hL^f, "^']^y anJ" thoroughly inspirTlT^ ^' "^ of eternal life." feafnea praver J^^^^ ^'^^'^ ^^e spirft of Q ,1,^"'; " "'''■ u there are i" |a.Kl faithKlf" ^'^^ ^^e Christ, and le^tfl J^'' ''"^ and of Inrge-heJand in our slh, 7. c ". ^" ^'^'« ^"■^'"Pormnt suh?/.! r' ™^'*^ act that on t\M.ClZl f^-^^'^^ooh, and in alTl ' S /''"? ^"^ .t contributed toffrotn e verv^n ' ^' ^""^ ""^erstood tK f S^ '^ *^« ewiththeneoe|aretob:Srd"r:;nr^^^ all th::. l;^/; "^a^ er, that very .na|, „a„,ely, to seek and ^ ^e Z fi" a^dlaf tit '^ ^^ U- M iU y 30 flees are demnntled in this work. When we, as christians, sha have come to feel that the work contemplated in the great cause Missions is laid upon us, and shall realize our individual lesponi^ bility regarding its fuIRlment, there will be no lack of money in tl| Lord's treasury and no want oF men to repfesent us in the work wide field which invites our operations, nay demands that we giJ to the perishing with all possible haste the Woi-d of Life whiij ftlone can save the soul. Respectfully submitted, L J. Skinner, Ckairmaiul (I) Infirm Ministers' Jtand in adcount with C. JT. E&H Treasurer. tStB*BBT ACTOl'N'T TO JIXB 1«T, ISTSx 1877-. June 1. June 25. Aug:. 0. 1878. Jun« 1. i877. Sept 18, Oct. 15. 1878. Jan. 31. Feb. 18. June 1. CR. By halatice per account rcndsred " cash from Bro S. L. Fitch, Treas. Central Association " " " South Rawdon Church, per W. Phalen. . . . one year's Interest on the Jacob*' legacy •'' " Harris' balance Interest pe/e interest account . 91006 V3 93 45 1 00 89 00 11 «8 60 35 To Dr. sent R«V. R. 8. MortOn ...v k v " Rev. James SteVena >. paid Rev. S.J. Neily.. ...v " Bro. S. Selden tot Jno. Cra*'ley . " Rev-. James Stev«.i« interest to balance interest account. . Balance carried to new account. , . . > . ^ 1878. J^tne 1. By balance brought rtov^'n. . .^^ ex2ii eo 940 00 20 00 60 00 8 00 80 00 Day>.{liit« 36C 340 286 1063 SO 2M| 2&fil 2U. i 120 102 1 C>1211 iOi 106S so' E^ II r 3 3 1 a 1 Total. ( 7 40 * ') ^^' * i<> nu . . , . . . 1 1 $3 OOi U 00 $ 1 50 1 00 • • • 1 $24 74 12 00 11 50 Ifewtiter ..•• * i 3 75 4 00 2 00' 2 79 1 60 s nnl _ _ • . . . 200 24 85 30 21 10 00 20 (kt 1 34 1 90 17 38 2 00 4 75 6 00 ""•■| 2 00 51 77 84 00 39 26 7 34 38 74 12 75 149 4 00 $198. 6 00 60 « 00 "694 99 13 70 2 45| 1 i-»i 3 00 A (MM mills t St—Canard >..>.. i!nd— Berwick :. •' 3rd— Hilltowu ....... 1th— r.oni£ Point •' fitli— I'ereaux >>. (Hh— Canning mouth .1 15 00 1 oO 1 (KM 1 50 1 65...... 05 2 20 2 00 1 00 1 00 70 3 85 1 00 4 25: "6*75 2 50 49 38 4 84 6 60 33 83 6 00 4 7A lOtlttl ti ""? 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Ion ,, .,, ilie ,. ..J, 1 02 4 00 1 00 1 00 4 00! 1 60 2 OOj 1 00 1 82 4 00 1 00 3 50 3 00 2 6« *'i"66 50 7? 1 00 1 6 90 00 ^Btriaret'i! Hav 1st O6O 1 00 1 00 1 00 ' 6 00 3 00 6 10 16 79 10 00 ^Kp.j|||. •'•••• 1 do ..... . 20 45 in •>« I 60 105 66 3 00 ^V""' 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 98 20 00 609 1*4 3A ^Btluns at Aganciktinn. < . . • 38 72 38 ?3 1 '* * * v.* * , ftinuto?, postage, lettefB, fte. $375 23 ?f.(l 53 $486 12 40 22, 550: $40 50 4 42 $11!^ 82 $92 74 10 11 $1118 24 60 79 ■ $3.34 53 $15 03 $486 12 $3(3 08 ' $112 82 $82 (53 $10<(fl21 unU'lmrch contributed In aid of Now Clasgow Church, per Rev. D. freeman. ' To I). Freeman, $1.90| tt. R. I'hiip. $8.00] French Mission, $9.00; 8t. John PIM. 134.20. H d ^H^V '' -fl^H V m *! « 1 ^^KH'.'SH V #^1 ■■'/ li WM 1 1^ ^Kf^Wm '■ 1 IB'ic'lH •4 (,'< iPi'la t'j /, ^■"y ■I '■ '(V^H it f';; '1 >*-'• ,>, H l^,- ^ J.i, COl^STITTJTIOnsr OK TUB Nova Scotia Central Baptist Association AuTiCLK 1st. — This Association shall consiiil of Deletfntes ri'|>ru8cntinK the ChurihtsJ Which It is composoil, each lace as may be agreed upon! the body. Art. 3rd. -Each Church shall have thejiriviletfo of sending one Delcg-ate or more, bmj Church shall be entitled to send niore than five In addition to tlieir I'u.-»tor. Art. 4th.— At each meeting' of thfl Association th« Modorat-or (>f tho preceding ycarilJ preside till his successor is chuscn. The choice of Mcderutor slmll talic i)Iacc by ballot,] soon as a list of Delegates has been prepared, as hereinafter pr(i\idrtd. No brother (hall) chosen Moderator two years in succession. It shall be the duty of the Modenitur to ]'r(4 In all the transactions, maintain due order, and nominate Committees, unless othvnl ordered by the Association. A Secretary shall bo chosen, whose duty it shall be liwf the transactions of the Association, and to furnish a correct eojiy of the same for thepre) he is also to remain in office till his successor is chosen. Art. 5th.— It shall be the duty of each Church to send by its messongers a letter to < Association giving an account of its state, particularly of the additions and (iiininuti^ W'ithin the last year and generally of Whatsoever relates to its peace and prosperity. Art. 6th.- At each annual ileeting the letters from the Churches shall be first h»n4eii| from which the Secretary sl)all immediately mak« out a list of Delegates. The electwii Moderator and Secretary shall then take place after which tho letters shall be rJ Committees nominated by the Moderator shall not consist of more than fivf; l)rethr«nj whom three shall con ttitute a (luoruni. When large coniniittees are judged desirable t shall be ap])ointed b;, the Association, and two-thirds of the members appoiined 8lul| compotent to act. Art 7th. — When any Church shall desire admittance into this "'.ody, application ma made by le'iter, and satisfactory evidence furnished of its faith and order; this beingil and a vote of acceptance taken, the Moderator shall, in behalf of the Association, )^ve| one of its messengers present tlie right hand of fellowship. Art. 8th.— When any Church shall neglect to make coilnnunication for three yi successively it shall be considered as having Withdrawn from us, and shall be dropiied f tl'.e Minutes, unless two or more meniuers shall request its continuance and shall eiinu, enquire into its standing, and report at the ne.\t meeting of the Association. Art. 9th.— Although as an Association all power over the Chiwches is di8claime«lcKate9. Theclectiorf ho letters shall nc tel iiore than five brelhr«iJ are judK'cJ Jeairabkll leinbers appointed stiill "',ody, applieatioii tnujj and order; this bei«|l )f the Association, i^vel uuication for three yJ and shall be dropH t* liuaiice and shall engvV ^V^sociatioii. lies isdisclaiiiwl.sot iiie; yet it isdeeraej propriety of receivir Lesscd In the " Articl^ I during the year, to \n sii,'ncd by ten mem Constitution by »^ „ with prayer ;anJtai fall be read and corecw sjion before the busim . made and seconded, le same subject unli ll subjects under cci |\ the Minutes, exi Lr at the opening MINUTES OF THE H. S, Baptist Home Missionary Union, CANARD, Fridny, June 2lHt, 187S. The Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union opened its lib Annual Session in the Baptist Church at Canard, Friday, me 21st, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Vice-President Rev. W. G. Parker called upon Rev. Frank ittie to open the session by prayer. Bro. Albert Coldwell was appointed to act as Secretary in the ince of Rev. J. F. Kempton. The following Lists were then opened, viz. : — DELEGATES. Iffedron— Rev. A. Cohoon, and l)ea. Wm. Durkee. lr«jH— Rev. P. R. Foster. Coniwallis — Deas. H. K. Eaton and Joshua ElU. lA Baptist, ZTo/j/ax— Rev. J. W. Manning. iFiW-sor— Rev. E. M. Kierstead, and Bro. A. P. Shand. ol/nV/e— Bros. Albert Coldwell, Prof. D. F. Higgins, and J. \V. Barss. •trmux—Kev. S. March, and Bro. W. Manning Sandford. inin^ — Rev. S. March, and Dea. Edwin Rand. Yarmouth — Bro. C. L. Power. !mple Church, Yarmouth — Deas. J. C. Anderson and James Cain. Uorton — Revds. Isaiah Wallace, James Stevens, and Bro. John Graham. iranii//e Street, Halifax — Dea. S. Selden. \lsprt- Bro. W. Potter. \mbers in their own right — Revds. S. B. Kempton, I. J. Skinner, M. P. lan, D. Freeman, M. Normonday, H. Bool, W. G. Parker, J. A. an, S. W. deBlois, W. H. Warren, G. N. Ballantyne, John Brown, Jos. ly, John Chase, S. McC. Black, Aaron Cogswell, Maynard Brown. Ihren invited — Rev. Frank Beattie, Bros. Harris Newcomb, W. H. Lyons, Pineo, Wm. Eaton, Wm. Thomas, David McPherson, Thcs. Kinsman, iffin, Chas. F. Eaton, Ebenezer Rand, — «- Hubley. lotion was put to close the present session at 12 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock, P. M., to close at 5 P. M. le Sixth Annual Report oi the Board of the H. M. Union was read by the Secretary, followed by the Report of the Treasurer. That the Secretary's Report be received for discussion, and consid- clauae by clause. ipon the adoption of that portion of the Report relative (c the of the " Union" during the year, prayer was offered by S. W. deBlois, expressive of thanksgiving to God for his favor. lyerwas offered by Rev. J. A. McLean, and session closed benediction by the President. II. ftv. I) m i« Afternoon ScKHioni Opened with prnyer by Rev. II. Bool. [Minutes of previous meeting read aiul approved. Tiie Report of the Executive Board was then brou;>;ht forwiJ for further discussion and adoption, some portions of it receivy considerable attention, especially that relative to the French Mm Uf)on this Bro. Barss gave notice of motion. Time having arrived to adjourn, prayer was offered by Rev. jl Murray. Evening' H<>NNio^ Opened at 7^ o'clock, with prayer by Rev. I. J. Skinner. IMinutes of previous meeting were read and approved. In the absence of Bro. Barss, the substance of motion was sented in the following, viz. : Trusting in the Providence of God that He will furnish the necessary fa to enable us to carry on the French Mission ; Resolved, That we advise tlie Uoard to continue its operations in connej therewith. ISIotion was carried with some hearty antl hopeful remarks. It was then moved and seconded That tlie present Missionary, Rev. Mr. Normondy, be reqnestcil to draw his resignation, and that the Board continue the services of I Normonday for the present, and that the Board be instructed to take] Bures witii reference to enlargement of the operations of the Boardini ing out new lields and new measures for the furtherance of the Fq Mission. Carried. The Secretary's Report, as a whole, was adopted. The Treasurer's Report was adopted. Motion laid on the table relative to the appointment of Co| Boards. Adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock, A M. Prayer offered by Rev. W. G. Parker. SATDIIDAY- Dloruing: ScmI Union opened at 10 o'clock, A. M., with prayer by Rev. S.JI Moved and seconded that the Minutes of the Union be p^ with the Minutes ot each Association. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. It was then moved by Bro. A. P. Shand, and seconded tliatj Whereas, The contributions from our churches are not such as thej under the control of the Home Missionary Union demands ; And whereas, Our pastors and churches should more fully co-operalj the Union in order to incr^ease its means for successful work ; And whereas. It seems that the Union may be more fully sustained! improved method, or a more complete organization for carrying ^ Home Missionary work ; I Therefore resolv,,] Tlia^ on A •,. '"• Ittcli County in the (ie ?, ? ^"'"''ary Roard ho an.? ; i , tijtic df.,rt to seek to «ni "^ '" *'•« "eeds of M„ n '""'^'" nssistnnce hv Jfi'sions. Said Aux iar'\'r" "."-" <-'«"tribution8 1? o?"T^' «"'' ^'V v^tZ t tr r "' '° """■" °' ^^^^^^^ y iiro. Manning, and , llmlved, Tiiatt/iis r • |«,»._D. R, E„„„. '"^^ """""« «»■' G- N. Ua»e„u„e. ^Mored and seconded ihnt il,;, ri„- Albert CoLD^V£LL, | '^^^^'e/are,,. Hi i': SIXTH ANNUAL EEPORT CF THE N. S. BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY ONIOI The Executive Board of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Ml sionary Union respectfully present this their Sixth Annual Repoq The past year has, in the estimation of your Board, been one I more than usual prosperity to the missionary interests of oj denomination. To a merciful and covenant keeping God wv. graif fully accord all the praise. Under His gracious direction &i blessing the work of home evangelization has been greatly extendj and the results following have been marked and encouraging, debt of the previous year having been entirely liquidated jo Board were placed in a position iu which they could give mtj favorable attention to the spiritual needs of destitute fields. AssiJ ance has therefore been given to nearly double the number) gospel laborers employed during the preceding year. Thi laborers, selected with cai-eful discrimination, have proved thej selves worthy of the confidence reposed in them, and have gii their best energies to the diffusion of gospel truth and the of perishing souls. THB GENERAL AGENCY. It was deemed n^^cessary by your Board to continue the work] our general missionary agency. Rev. J. H. Robbius spent ab seven months of the past year in visiting the churches and mission fields of Nova Scotia, collecting funds, improving systems of beii cence and gathering general information iu reference to the condij and needs of feeble churches. He labored faithfully ; and we[ still reaping the benefits of his efforts in the form of larger andc regular donations than we have been accustomed to receive contributors. In relation to his method of operation he writ^ one of his quarterly reports as follows : *' Many circumstances are met to hinder regular, systen efifort in the churches, and to discourage the Agent, such as clij difficulties, internal divisions and dissensions, as well as fina troubles. Under the blessing of God I have labored with measure of success in removing or lessening such hinderances.! has always been my aim to leave churches in a better state, if j sible, than that in which I found them. I have also advised and assisted churches in securing pastors or temporary plies, and have likewise assisted some of the students in ob| ing situations for the winter vacation. Although the app results of my efforts may not be as satisfactory as could be deij yet I have reason to believe that much good has been done." ft has b< inslru le miss less to Iftillest j ipects. I'lie coll appoint the i-ej ^ cliur 'ctive i been ei "'gence, fihute Ji{ .Y m itNioi laptiat Home Ml th Annual RepoJ loard, been one I f interests of oj »ing God we graa ious direction a sn greatly extend^ encouraf^ini;. Tf ly liquidated yo jy could give mJ itute fields. Assil ible the number iding year. Tlij have proved thd em, and have gij ith and the salvat| continue the m\ fflobbins spent al Irches and mission kg systems of bei [ence to the condi| ;hfully; and we Lof larger and r jed to receive deration he write regular, systen ^ent, such as clij fas vpell as finai' 1 labored witti i Ich hinderancesJ ] better state, if j also advised jr temporary I students in obi liough the appj [as could be deij been done.' Impaired health compelled Bro. Robbing to abandon the agency the latter part of December, for a few months at least. He mnark* : — " I found that I was experiencing physical effects detri- Dtal to my health from the hard labor of the agency. Rest is trefore needed, especially from the exposure necessarily connected this kind of work. For this reason I have decided to resign • agency for the present." Careful observation and the experience of six years combine to iprejs more deeply than ever upon your Board the conviction that agency is simply indispensable to the siiccess of our Homo |lissionary enterprise. The question as to how this work may be ried on to the greatest advantage is worthy of mature coiiside- ition. Several churches have suggested to your Board the pro- itiy of securing the services of active and judicious pastors, one ^eaoli of the counties of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, would be willing, without asking any remuneration for their vices, to visit the churches under their supervision once or twice itry year for the purpose of awakening an interest among the lople in relation to Home Mission work and of collecting funds for |it object. Such a scheme, if carried into operation with energy lwi>(lora, would certainly economize our expenditures and facili- ithe progress of our work. The obvious difficulty in this plan llliiit pastors will hesitate in consenting to undertake extra work lolving such grave responsibilities. Most of our successful kiors have already work enough on their hands to tax to the m[ their physical abilities ; and it has been shown above that iworiv of a general missionary agent is peculiarly trying in this ect. We have every reason for believing, on the other hand, itour agents have hitherto been the most successful and profitable I in our employ, whether we regard the question of finances or [spiritual welfare of our churches. Your Board would therefore kress their decided preference for the method of conducting the p of this agency which has already been adopted. INFORMATION' BEGULAULY GIVEN. It has been the special aim of your Board to keep our churches instructed in rjJerence to the progress and requirements of our le missionary work. The General Agent made it his cliief iiiess to visit as many places as possible for the purpose of giving Ifullest information to the people with respect to our plans and Vets. In addition to this monthly reports have been published |lie columns of the Christian Messenger, showing in detail 1 appointments and actions of your Board, and giving extracts I the reports of our missionaries. Circulars were also sent forth iit; churches, presenting in brief a summary of our Work and ective liabilities. It is thus seen that every available means i been employed for the spreading abroad of home missionary p?sion''. The anxiety of tlie conscientious laborer is oftfn allaycilj by quiet assurances given after the following fashion : — '■ You neeti not trouble yourself about collecting your salary. The BoarJ li re.-pon-ible lor that ; and they will foot the bill." To guard a;jaiiis( contingencies of this kind youtv Board have, in most cases in wliichf financial aid has been given, named a definite amount as the limia of tnat assistance. Whilst this plan tends greatly to diminisli tliiJ apparent amount of receipts and expenditures connected with oun work, yet we think the actual results arc much larger than odi have been .secured in any other way, inasmuch as our funds l,av^ Siided a very large number of weak and dependent churches. Prince Edward Island. — The churches and missionary stationj on r. E. Island were never more adequately supplied with eaiiiesl gospel laborers than during ihe past year. Bro. J, C. Spurr qieiij three months in missionary efibrt at Cavendish, Graham's Road and Belmont. He did good work, and his preaching was niuclj appreciated by Ihr; people. Rev. J. V>. Woodland subsequeiiilj look charge of tue same field, where he continues laboring witj much acceptance under regular missionary appointment. Bev. A. Kidson, having spent about twelve weeks in completing bij mission at Dundas and St. Peter's Bay, became pastor of ili clinrches, a sub-idy of 880.00 being granted to aid in his supporj Bro. E. II. Sweet spent three months in evangelistic effort in t western section of 1*. E. Island. A gracious revival followeu during which a large number of converts were added to the eluiivl As a result of this reviv;d a new church was organized at Nutjfori and the interests at Alberion and Cape Wolfe were much strtiif;:!! (;ned. Rev. D. II. Simpson, aided l)y a sub-idy of $150.00, bJ carried on the work in thai field to the present time. Biu ^f ^McGregor, formerly a I^Ielhodist local preacher, received a giant §50 00 to enable him to spend three months in pastoral wuikl iMont:igue and vicinity. Rev. E. II. Foshay afterwards took cimrJ of thai field, and received aid to the amount of $80.00 hum oi Irca-ury. It is a matter ot" much satisfaction to your Board ilij the Island has thus been so well supplied with gospel mini-ter- af that the oxpen.se incurred has been almost wholly borne by churches of that province. Cape Breton. — The claims of the missionary fields in Cnj Breton have been carefully considered by your Board. Someoti nttiin]its to locate missionaries on that Island have been unsuc('t'«f| Lluch good woik has, however^ been done, llev, W. C. KiJ^'j vn. )een to endeavorj le limited moans }Scrvation tliat in and the lioarj rni.sdionarics, llic-re] ice with ro^iai'd t( B expense of such •er i» often allayc( lion : — '• Yini new •y. The BoavJ L^ To guard a;:ainsi lost cASitS) iu whii' imount as tlie Vmiii tly to diminisli tl connected with oji 1 larger than ciii as our funds Lavi nt chnrches. missionary statloni pplied with eaincsj ). J. C. Spurr spen| Grahafii's KoaJ aw eaching was mud DdUuid sub^equeni' inues laboring will ointment. Ki^v. }, in corapletin;j; M me pastor of llicj^ Slid in his suppoi elislic eflort in t revival foUowei dded to the oliun anized at Nut>t'oi ere much stroll^'.! dy of 8150.00. ut time. Biu. \\ received agia"' n pastoral work rwards took ciiiir| ,f $80.00 irom oi |to your Bouiil ili jospel mini:^tere aj lolly borne by i. |ry fields in Cii| loard. Sonieoi \. been unsuccfSJi lev. W. C. UiJe< ontinuoJ his mission at INIira, Ilomeville, Little Glace Bay .and jia'nt settlements for about twenty-two weeks of tlie past year. Je reports several baptisms and some spiritual "growth iii tlie burcli''S visited by him. It was the intention of your Board to kleavor to continue his services iu that province, but failing healtli oinpf'lled him to return to his family. Bro. J. H. Robbins spent jvoial vveeks in visiting the churches and in "strengthening the jiings that remain, that are ready to die." A mission of three ontlis was perlbrmed at West Bay by Rev. M. Ross, a ple^lge of lofl.ijO liaving been given through Bro. I'eter Paint to aid the oard in sustaining this mission. The little church was much ncoiiraged by the faithful niinistratious of Bro. Ross. Rev. J. A. (j'obert has received an appointment to a mi-^sion of three mDulhs Marj;aree and vicinity. A subsi'ly of SlOO.OO has been voti d to jit! the churches at Cow Bay, Mira, Ilomeville and Little Glaco jy in supporting a settled pastor. Cape Breton greatly needs ore liberal assistance and a larger supply of ministerial workers. Iilova Scotia Proper. — The. churches at River John, New Annan fid Tatiima^ouche, Pictou County, utid?r the pastoral care ot Rev. W. Crandall, have been aidv'd by a grant of 0100.00. A"» they still financially weak it has been tliougiit advisable lo make a ' nilur pfrant lor the current year. The litile churcli at Ai-adia lines, Colchester Co., assistetl by a subsidy of $40 00, liave joyed the services of Rev. G. F. Mih-s for a part of his ;ime ariiin: the year. A grant of $50.00 was given to aid the chtnches Amherst Shore, Centreville an 1 Mount Pleasant iu the support of ev. E. 15. Corey. The church at Parrsboro' ha^ aLo been aided a i ly of .00. In addition to this. Rev. A. W. Barss was appointed to a ■.■-ion of three months at New Harbor, Coddle ilarbi)t and jaeent places. Rev. J. Rle.iduTS sjient three months in mi^-ioriary tioraiiiing the negU'cted sridements l3ing along tiiecoa-t b^'fween ilori' and St. Marys. l>ro. C. II. ^^lrt^dl laboied sucii'.-^'iilly about nine weeks at New G'^-gow and vicinity. Since that ne Rev. D. Freeman has, through the aid afforded by our tcasury a j;rant of $228.00 enntinu<^d to sustain the interest in that kportant station with a pioneer's enthii>ia-m. |Tli.' church at Dartmouth urgently pressed their claims for aid eaahl'^ them to 8up[)ort their pastor. Rev. J. r^lark. It was ciiled by your Board to grant a subsidy of S200.00 f>r this Irposc. Tliero is reason for hoping that in the early futur^ thi-j Imli will b''eomc one oi'our strongest denominational stations. l-Vtrraiitof S250,00 was voted to aid the church at Maitl.md. Hants ill su-taining a pastor. Bro W C. C. aigie .spent abwiit six eks ill mi-sionary labor on this field The matter of choo-mg a ^tor was left with the church ; and it is t^ be regretted that the i'^wy was uot filled during the year. The subsidy is, however. ■I It* VIII. t Still valid, and an active minister in expected to assume the pastomtJ in the early future. Bro. Ralph Hunt has been assigned a misgjod for three months at Fall River and Waverly ; and Brc Haverstock has accepted a similar mission to New Ross. , After the departure of Rev. T. Trotter from Shelburne, Bro Goodwin was induced to take charge of that field. Aided hj grant of $150 OO, he has labored during nine months of the year a| Shelburne, Jordan River and Sand Point. The church at Annapolif has been assisted by a subsidy of $150 00. A grant of $100.0U wai voted to help the churches at Kempt, Milford and Graywood in tiJ support of Rev. L. M. Weeks. Having received a call from thj church at Bridgewater, Bro. Weeks resigned his charge over thj former churches after having labored with them about six raoiithJ Rev. E. N. Archibald received $40.00 to aid him in giving a pail of his time to the church at Lower Sable River, Shelburne Co. Hi reports several baptisms and some evidences of spiritual iinprovemeDJ The churches at Argyle were assisted in supporting Rev. W. Bradshaw by a grant of $107.38. Two new meeting-houses areij course of erection as a result of this aid. Rev. P. R. FosteJ stationed at Tucket, received a grant of $58.33 in order that might devote part of his time to the interest at Riverdale, Yarraoutj Co. A subsidy of $60.00 has been voted to the same field forth current year. Bro. L. C. Vickery spent six weeks in missioiian labor at Forest Glen, Yarmouth Co. His reports are ven satisfactory. To the church at East Dalhousie a grant of S40.(i was promised to aid them in securing the regular services of Rej E. J. Grant for a part of his time. Rev. W. H. Richau, pastor of the church at Barrington receiv^ aid to the amount of $33.00 to enable him to perform missioiia labor !it Villagedale and Barrington Head. Your Board are glad to report that among our pastors tliereisj growing disposition to perform gratuitious missionary labor, excellent example of this kind is furnished by the minit-ters Annapolis Co., who have entered into an agreement to vii occasionally the neglected stations which surround them, and report their work find forward all contributions to the Heme Mil sionary Board. It is most desirable that this kind of work shod be done much more generally by pastors who aia coiivenitnii situated, and who are adequately supported by their own churchj We are convinced that many prominent Baptist Churches wou sustain no loss to themselves and would do a vast amount of to others by allowing their Pastor to go forth occasionally on sui missionary tours. In this way the Kingdom of our Redeemer woij be more rapidly extended, and our Home Missionary treuji would be materially assisted. From this outline it is obvious that a large' number of n churches have been materially assisted in sustaining their pastol and a goodly number a( zealous missionaries have been endeavoril " to preach the gospel in the regions beyond." u. jme the pastoraii jsigned a mUsioii ' ; and Bic. Ross. aelburne, liio Id. Aided by ihs of the year a| urch at Annapolif ,nt of $100.00 wa Gray wood in ti d a call froratl charge over tl about six monty Q in giving a paii helburne Co. HI itual iniprovemenj rting Rev. W. 9 eting-houses are' ev. P. R. Fostel } in order that iverdale, Yarmouti 3 same field for tl eeks in missionaf reports are ver ! a grant of SW/ ar services of Rej 5arrington receiv^ perform missioim It pastors tliere is! jionary labor. the milliliters ^reement, to vii }und them, and (to the Heme Mi Ind of work feho ai3 convenlini Iheir own eliurcbi Churches woi !t amount of p THE FRENCH MISSION. The condition and prospects of this mission have received the liest attention of your Board. In order to obtain the most satisfac- Ly information in rt-fereme both to the condition ot the field and le wishes of the people residing there, a committee consisting of jBev. J. A. Stubbert and Kev A Cohoon. was appointed to visit different stations connected with this mission, and to furnish your lard with an impartial report of the results of their inquiries. e committee performed tlieir work faithtuUy. and presented a br and detailed statement of what they had learned from obser- lion. That report will, if called for, be laid before the Union. About the same time Bro. Nonnonday tendered his resignation. is brought the whole matter pnietically and seriously before your ard for immediate decision. Meanwhile, the French Mi.^sion was as foun'^ to be considerably in debt. It was manifest that what- er might be decided as to the futnre, the liabilities already urred must be promptly and honorably met. Bro Normonday las accordingly requested to visit the churches as far as possible the purpose of collecting necessary funds. He did so ; but his 'ortj in this respect were only partially successful. It is very evident to your Board that there has been serious lension in the interest manif'sted by our denomination towards le French Mission. As a natural result the mission itself seems le declining in efficiency and success. These considerations pel your Board to raise a few important questions which our lenoinination ought at once to decide : Shall we abandon this isjion ? Shall we accept the resignation of Bro. Normonday and eavor to secure the services of another missionary ? Or shall rniiew our engagement with Bro. Normonday and pledge our- ilves to manifest more sympathy and benevolence in sustaining Your Board hesitate to undertake the decision of a matter in iterence to which they have not yet fully ascertained what are the ws held generally by our brethren. THE BOOK DEPARTMENT. A number of Sunday Schools have been supplied from our de- litory during the year. Many missionaries and pastors have also n furnished with denominational and miscellaneous works, doc- inal pamphlets and religious tracts adapted to arouse careless Wievers and to stimulate inactive christians. About one thou- iJ volumes of wholesome literature have in this way been sent casionally on suBroail since our last re|)ort was given ; and a much larger number r Redeemer \voi«ti.i(;ts \^^y^, i^j^gp gratuitously distributed. The amount expended issionary treuju^ these hooks and tracts was $445.42, whilst the receipts have ichfid the sum of $ i43 02. Books remaining in hand are valued I" number of ^^Bt'OO.OO, and upwards of $50.00 is due our treasury from schools jiing their pa>*wBicii ij.,yy obtained libraries from our Book Depository, been endeavoriHYour Hoard deeply regret the delay that has been occasioned in establishment of a suitable Book Rooai ; and it is enrn 'Stly X. i I! i' hoped that an ap,ency wiih which the welfare of our (leiiomination is so iiitirnatiily counected will no longer be permitted to remain inoperative. FINANCES. At the close of our last fiscal year our liabilities amounted toj $1,375.15, the great •)• part of wl.icli debt was, however, paid beloiel the meetin']: of the Union at ruruiupique. At the end oCtlie jearl just eompleted the liabilities of your Board amounted to S926.03,j or about $440.00 \vs> than those of the previous year. Since ihel Treasurer's accounts were elostd a number of payments liave been made, redueinu; the debt to about $414 00, whilst the a,-seis exceed $300.00. From this statement it will be seen that the Ilonia Mission finances are in a condition much more favorable thaiiihatoj last yeiu". The following tables present a list of misionarics employf-il by iLa Hoard during the year, and of the p;is'ors aided by subsidies fron our treasury, together with all the necessary statistics : — XT. r denomination I itod to remain 38 araounteil toj ver, piiiJ bc'lorej eml of the year) ited to S926,03j ■ear. Since the Tients liave been he iu-seis exceed thixt tlie Horaei ■aide t'lian iliat ol s?:5:Sb ?gS^gS38§ 15 ppu no •ft •r SHoijoanoo I • lai'-ia »i-«.-i ■A -sinspdva . I ! '. ! OP . o • • • 00 ■ • • IM 1 - •U9A}a • i-t ■ • a . V . ;§S^ P5 »»3UIJ, 1 I ! • • rH t-t l^'Si'SSS'ySR^.SSS? Si 1-1 (M M p- Tl 1-1 -M (M i-l ■*p r* ir. S4 oOQO>neMii;i-i-Hi-i-iii-i3oooi-.©j pH r" •SOUK :''2^-^53^'"''^^"i?"- s ei M (M 1" irt -r » 'M o V5 !i Ol ri '^ c^ ^ •83199A\ i-*l-iC-ll-t CO r^C-ll-1 U5i-t .f • 155 p . . ' ; • . ^ B5 ::::::: ^ » ^ • ••:••. S • :;■•:■• ^1 o p ■ .' • • ' : ' Q 2 ! "^ • ' i ! fe; O -'a ::;-'; "^ 99 Wa; ■'« :a : CO M PQ bi H s is >. r: > c3 ■ ^ •r o a .t; — •r' Ti • . ji C. ~ a .;i 75 ►- : '>^ >rtOiS->Siu. _ -J =: .i V- _ d ~ C : 2 ;;^_0 p si"-! 1 0O -* CI iiiiBS ^B '^t i XIL iill 'Mi fk, « »1 \i -!K-^ § g S 1 poziuflSjo I siooqnfi -g Is. 1i IE jf«W (n Xpjsqns 8i?88S§888S8888S8S?S 'fioiSDdng •gpttij, s" IS : (N rH r-l *81!8!A •sSuiiaaw i^%0 '8UOUU3S •B9un ® o go i~. o lo o • oa o-j lO iH 1^ CO r-l r1 • l~ in •♦ t- m *^c<5e55is<5'*i5>nMt^eo Ji-HCiopOOOspO^ i?38^S > Q '♦' >-l ©»t~ 0? t •* O 05 I :SS . . . .^ ;a I'' : •BJiaaAVI .ojMW-n'MoO'-io.fiooiWOse'i < M rH 1-1 ci lo CO rH eo eo w ft O t^.2 o X u1« tljil|ll^iis"lpl|: iH9JW«io®r»x»Or-i(N«T»iin!ah-'ioc5o rtlHj-(i-ll-lr-li-li-lr-lr-^B mB ^ ''1^9 I^^V Ki.a i '^'hU iUl^H [^ i^^BM 9 '!,^^^^| Ht* J "^'Wt^ Nova HcotlA Bnpfidt Homo MlsNioiinry ITuion in account with J. Anderttou, Treaiturer. 1877. Dh. June 1. Paid IJev. T. A. Hiffgins, Annajiolia |>oo July 1. Rev. D. Freemnn. New Glnngow lioo Kev. E. T. Carbom-II, Mur::aree 57 Rev. E B. Corov, Cumberland... j la Tost Office Ortlera, Postage, &c ] I). Rev. W. H. Warren, for tt'lcKram, stationery, &C 4 ". " expenses to H. M. Union 20 10. Dr. W. C. Ranilall, Recording Secretary 60 17. Stationery, pc-'tage, &c., 3 27. Rev. W. C. Riileout, on Mission, West Hay M Aug. 1. " '* " Cape Breton 121 14. Rev. W. P. Anderson on Mission 30 15. Rev. TI108. Trotter, Sliellurnc, $41.20. 20— Postage, &c., $0.;i6; n '• '• (A Sept. 3. Rev. K. T. rnrbonell. River Jolin Mission, sfOO.OO. Telegram, $0.25... 50 Oct. 1. Rev. W. C. (JraiKie, Maitland, Hitnts 26 Rev. I>. W. (raudall. River .lolm, &c J5 Rev. Ij. M. Weeics, Kempt, Queens 25 Rev. (;. II. Marteil, New Gla.-tgow M Rev. W. B. BrdsliaW, Argyle 25 Cor. Secretary's bill, post ofilioe orders, stationery, &c lo Nov. 5. Mrs. C. I. Graves on late husband's account M For Map of Nova Scotia 2 Rev. J. H. Robbins, General Agent, salary ». 215 Dec. 3. Acadian Mines Mission, (sub.sidv) , 12 Rev. W.C. Rideout, Mission West Bay 83 1678. Jan. 7. Rev. L. M. Weeks, on Mission 25 Rev. J. H. Robbins, General Agent, salary » 185 Rev. W.C. Rideout, C. B .11 Rev. J. H. Robbins, General Agent, salary V) '• '' telegram expenses 6 Rev. E. N. Archibald, f-able River 10 Rev. Joshua Goodwin, SUelburnc •& Rev. David Freeman, New Glasgow 5u Rev. U. W. Craudall, River John 25 Rev. A W. Barss on Mission, New Harbour Ji Rev. W. B. Bradshaw, Argyle *) Cor. Secretary's bill, P. O. Oraer, stationery and postage i»j S. Selden's bill for printing M Feb. 4. Rev. E.H. Sweet on Mission P. E. Island 36 March 4. Rev. W. C. Rideout, Mission West Bay 50| Rev. L. C. Vickery, Forest Glen, Yarmouth IJ Rev. Joshua Goodwin, Shelburne Wj Rev. P. R. Foster, Riverdsle. Yarmouth Co 3.1 April 1. Cor. Secretary's bill, P. O.Orders, postage, stationery, &c May 6. L. C. Vickery, Mission, Forest Glen, Yarmouth Rev. D. W. Crandnll, River John, &c ;... Rev. James Meadows, Jeddore and vicinity H Rev. W. B. Bradshaw, Argyle 23. Rev. David Freeman. New (ilasgow Re.v. A. W. Barss, collected on the field, New Harbour 1' 26. Rev. James Meadows, Mission, Jeddore Rev. A. W. Barss, New Harbour Rev. P. R. Foster, Riverdale, Yarmouth ». , Rev. M. Ross, West Bay, C. B., collection I Duty and freight on books G. H . Springer for books, $70.00. Duty and freight, $7.70 Books, $3.00. E.xpenses on do., $0.70 Postage expenses, etc., $1.18. Duty and lYeight, $1.83 G. H. Springer, for books, $87.12. Draft, $0.44 J'reight, postage, etc., $0.30. G. H. Springer for books. $80.08 Duty, postage, and expenses Stb, G. H. Springer for books, $00.00. Duty, freight and expenses, $4.05.. Books, $16.11. Freight, etc., 87.45 Rev. C. H. Marteil, Mission. New Glasgow Kev. W. C. Craigie on Missions. Mnithind, Hants H E. H. Sweet, on Mission, Cape Wolf, P. E. I Postage, stationery, etc Rev. W.C. Rideout, West Bay, C. B Rev. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis li Rev. W. H. Richan. Harrington. Paid for books and freight isrs. 'in. 2. IV. account with J, Hay 31. liOO , !«lOi 57 la 1 4 20 5fi 3 !:><«« 187; l.!I^H)ane 1. 30H 1«. x.,%0.S6- 41 ■ July -i. 6.iH «. feram, $0.25... 50 ■ W. *...,. 2f>H 25. ^'iH 20. 23H :w. MHiag. 1. 'AU 4- " 101 mH «. nHstpt. ;«. KlHOct. 1. Sov. 5. 25 (~ "V. m ' .•» m ' 6^ lOH 1». •&m 20. 5uH 21. 25H 30. ^)|Dtc. 1. «■ 3. age ;; jjF '''• 36HIS78. Iin. 2. 12l~ ;...... « 3. ;■ Jin „&c '.■.■■.■'. H fi.« 7. ' £ ,. 7-70 'I IJ: 23. 8. $80.08..... ■• »^ 28- penVea, $4.05.. • ^• ■ "~ 11. 14. 15. \m 10. 21. 27. cli4, PniSCM anW.VKD I3I..\.Xn DEl'AKTMKNt. Rev. D. H. Siinusou .$ 87 60 liev. H. Foslmy 100 00 Uev. F. A. Kldsou l:» 00 Ucv. J. C. Hpurr W) 00 Kev. J. B. VVoodtiind ZH 7:» Kev. D. H . fSimpsou 12 50 Ucv. F- A.Klilxon 60 00 Kev. J. IJ. Woodland. Cavendish. 100 00 i'riuting Island Minutes 17 UO ' $4:«)i 10 Balance In hand 140 S) Ck. By bulance on hand $ M 51 Western Assjcuition. per lt?v. W. H. Warren 408 37 Central Association, per Rev. M. Normon. Kinney, Khij., l8t Yarmouth Church n MrH. iloK. Ilutohinsou, " " ii April 4. Haptist Church, Shelburne, jMT Rev. . I. Goodwin 4 ijo 6. Mrt*. J. K. Kvertton, l.tt Yaruiouth ('hurcli •jfii 10. l8t ('ornwallU (;hurch, |>er Kev. H. U. Kempton a; ArcmliH itiiptist Churcli, Yurnioutli > 5 ; 15. liiiptist Church West .Sherl)rook(>. Tho8. A. Wilson m irt. Win. Woddlt'ton. l«f Yarnioutli (Jhurch 5( Mrs. Ucurge 8ander8on, l«t Yarmouth Church 1 1 May n. Mrs. Johu Churciilll, " *' 1 no MisK UegHie Kobbins, Yarmouth 1 ifi Baptist Church, River John, collection 15 ( MiHu HcsHie RobbiiiH. iSalem, Yarmouth 1 iig Ituptist Cliurch, Forest Glen, Yarmouth Co 25 ( Rev. L. C. Vlckcry, donatiou ;)i Mrs. Hannah Crosby, Yarmouth 1 «( 11. Baptist CUuroh, Weymouth, per Rev. J.W.Bancroft » ; Collection. Jeddore and vicinity, per Rev. J. Meadows Hf Miss Maggie Haley, .Salem, Yarmouth 1 ij^ 14. Airs. M. O. 8territt, Ist Yarmouth Church n Collection, liaptist Churcli, Tubnico, per J. K. Larkin m 16. A. Killain, Ist Yarinouth Chuich 21 Mrs. 8. A. 8mith, Yarmouth K Robert Frizzle, Ks(|.. Mabou, C. B 20 4 Collection, Pubnioo Cliurch, per W. B. Bradsliaw 13 4| Collection, New Harbour, per Rev. A. W. Barss 13 ( 83. Mrs. Powell, lat Yarmouth Church a MisBPatch, '• •' 11 Estateof Deacon Samuel Brown . U( W. H. Grldley, Esq., 1st Yarmouth Cliurch a)t Collection, Rlverdale, Yarmouth Co.. per Rev. P. R. Foster nt, Rev. P. R. Foster, donation 5( Miss Page, Temple Church, Yarmouth 4( Collection, West Bay, C. B., per Rev. M. Ross 15 ( Baptist Churcti, Windsor, per E. D. .Shand, Esq 40 C J. A. Richardson, Yarmouth J. H. Hurlburt. Temple Church, Yarmouth ,.. 1( Mrs. J. H. Eldrige, 1st Yarmouth IJ Hiram Goudy, Temple Church, Y'armouth 2 Mrs. Hannah Wyman, 1st Church, Y'armouth 2 ( Balance on books, ijiO.51. Books sold, (:i8.00 Books sold, 1:11.64,1^0.60, $1.3.24 K\ Cash received for books, 42.18. do. from Temple Ch., (15.00 17 1 Rufus A. Newcomb, Sabbath School Looks 8( Rev. W. H. Richan, •• m Tracts sold, $1.77. Clementsvalc Sabbath School, $20.00 211 Bear River Sabbath School, $fiO 00, $17.00, $4..37 81 i Arcadia Sabbath School for ti:act8 2J Rev. J. Brown, $1.00. Do. l.OJ i{ Thomas Annis, Brooklyn, Queens Co Tusket Sabbath School, Yarmouth Co 171 Hebron " " 18J SalutMary's " llj Beaver River " books and tracts MJ Decrfleld " Yarmouth Co., $6.40. Temple, Yar., $50.00. 55 Collection, New Glasgow, per Rev. C. H . Martell * j " Maitland, Hants, per Rev. W. C. Craigie 17 ( " E. H . Sweet, Cape Wolf, P.E.I PRINCE KnWARD ISLAND DEPARTMENT. ^1. Collection, Cavendish, per Rev. J. B. Woodland 181 1 " " per Rev. J. C. Spnrr " Dundas, per Rev.J. A. Kiddoa 351 " Clyde River Church 5| " Charlottetown George Davis, Esq., donation 200 j Mite Missionary Collection, Charlottetown Church i\ Collection, Summcrside Church 10 j J. 8. McDonald, Esq., donation i\ Cavendish Association ITOl Balance In Island Treasury, July 187" 18l| Wolfville Baptist Church, per J . 8. McDonald Hebron Church, Yarmouth, per Rev. A. Cohoon 30| A. C. Robbins, Esq., Ist Y'^armouth Church IWl Saleofbooke, " " 90| Kxamined and found correct, |4I61| JO8HUA HtJESTIS, > ».,.»!♦/„.» P. D. KiNNEYr 1 Auditors. XVII. 11 n 41JO •gn 8! h'oster Wf 5 ( '*" 4( '"' 15( |). g, BuptlHt Home SflitKlAnary Vnlon in account with J. C. Andercon Treasurer. n. Dr. To amounts paid on account of different ofcject* : h s. Brunch of Home Mission work |30i:t 04 IfE.I. •• '• " M!J 73 Irrtiich Mission department 7U7 43 \iioi dt'partment 446 42 $15.00. I) .00. 4011 U 1( Id 2<] 2( 381 4S3 171 8« U( , 211 . 811 Ck. $5052 60 Bv amounts received f^om same sources in aid of said objects : Iv V Hninch il ome Misision worlc $314 1 au IfE.i. •• •> " Sfi«S CO Ifreuoli Mission department (M)! M ■iootdipartment 44.1 02 I Some fifty or si&ty dollars for books sold is i account. $5052 Still uncollected and not credited J. C. Andekson, Treasurer 8rt to Ktdinn I hn. 1. 2. 3. . i. in. 5. |is:8. u. 4. French Mleuilon in account with J. C. Anderson, TreMsnrer Dr. To balance due i 50 36 I'aid Rev. M. Nonnondy SO 75 188 00 '« " *8.60,841.40 60 0-3 10 00 " repairs on Mission House 20 00 '• Rev. M. Noruiondy, *60.00, $1.40 51 40 " " 5 00 " " 30 00 " " 7 50 19 3t " " collected on Agency 179 12 17 ( l«i U 13 e, Yar., $60.00. 55 3« 17 67 |-» 1 ■ 23. 1»1 3ol 5i H 2OOI 2I , lol . ^1 . 170 . Wl . m . m . m 8707 43 Balance duo Treasurer 105 59 Cb. ils. Ky cash from Western Association $104 55 1 •' " Central " 6110 " Mrs. Welton, «4.00. Xictaux Church, ^0.16 24 15 " " 1st Rafe'ged Island Church 3 00 " " Irene Kendrlck, Barriii(fton 100 " " A friend, per Rev. I. Wallace 50 ft. " " balance Western Association, per 8. Freeman, Esq 2 00 ■'" " " Eastern Association, per R. C. Fulton, Esq 40 40 " " Bedeque Church, P. E. I 5 00 " *' French Mission Church, per Rev. M. Nonnondy 3 00 " " Wm. Phalen, South Rawdon 100 " " Hebron Baptist Church, per Rev. A. Cohoon 4 00 " " Miss .McNeil, Halifax, per S. Selden 2 43 " " Mrs. Wm. Crocker, Aylesford 1 00 " " French Mission Church, per Rev. M. Normondy 140 " " Wm. C. Bill, Esq , Comwallis 5 00 " *' Hebron Baptist Church, per Rev. A. Cohoon 2 56 " " Baptist Church, Deerfleld, Yarmouth Co 2 19 15. " " Christopher Jost, Esq., Guysboro' 6 00 " " Mrs. Joseph Shaw, Yarmouth 30 00 " Goodwill 5 00 " J. Blaekadar, Dijrby Co 7.50 " " Collection, per Rev. M. Normondy 19 34 " " " " on Agency 179 12 Balance 105 59 144611 Examined and found correct, JosHi'.^ Hi;bsti8, P. D. KlSXEY, 8707 43 Auditors. COn^STITTJTIOISr OF THE N. S. Baptist Home Missionary Unicnl 1.— The consolidation of our Home Missionary organizatioai, both £nglii| and French, would, in the ustimation of this Convention, tend tu the rapid advancement of the Redeemer's :dum in this Province ;—tlii French Mission to be considered a sepa Department, and all gifts, quMts, &€., made to the French Mission . ^o to that Department. 2. — This Convention shall be called the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Mij sionary Union. 3.— The object of this Union shall be to promote the spread of the gosp throughout the Provinces of Nova Scotia, P. E. Island, and the Island i Newfoundland, the fostering of feeble churches, the planting of new ones, a the dissemination of denominational literature. 4. — This Union shall be composed of ordained Baptist ministers in standing with their respective churches in the Province, and delegates i pointed by the churches, each church in good standing with its re8pecti| Association sending not more than three dt^legates ; together with theL. ident of Acadia College, the Principal of the Theological Institute, and i Principal of Horton Academy, the same being members of Baptist Churcl^ in good standing. 6. — The officers of the Union shall be a President, who shall be elecll annually by ballot ; four Vice-Presider one from each Association, Secretaries, and an Auditor, all of who ill be appointed by open vouJ 6. — The Union shall annually appoi . locate an Executive Board! thirteen suitable men, seven of whom snail form a quorum ; and evf Baptist pastor in the Province shall have the privilege of meeting with I Board, and taking part in its deliberations, but not voting; the officers ofj Society named above to be ex-officio members of tlie Board. 7. — The duty of this Board shall be to conduct the Missionary work ofj Union, and report yearly to the same, or ot^ener if required. 8.— There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Union, held in each ofj Nova Scotia Baptist Associations in turn, to assemble the day previous to| meeting of the Association with which it is held, at 10 o'clock, a. m. 9. — This Union shall appoint annually a Board of Directors to consisi eight from each Association composing the Union, whose duty it shall t give advice to the Executive Board in cases of emergency, and by the^ requisition of eight or more of whom, the President shall call a special i ing of the Union. 10. — No alteration of this Constitution shall be made unless by a twotj affirmative vote of the members present at an annual meeting. !wnl !# ary Unicnl lizatioDi, botli Engliii on, tend tu the aioi( this Province ;— th( ent, and all gifti, )epartment. a Baptist Home Mi^ spread of the gnsp id, and the Island nting of new onei, tist ministers in g ce, and delegates al g with its respwnf igether with the 1 ical Institute, and i '8 of Baptist Churclj who shall be eleci each Association, tinted by open vowJ (1 Executive Boatdl I quorum ; and m i of meeting with ' ng; the officers ofj loard. lissionary work ofj uired. n, held in each ofi ;he day previous to| I o'clock, a. m. directors to consul ose duty it shall I ncy, and by the wri| lall call a special i ! unless by a twotj neeting. m I Ait\