HAND-BOOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA. DEC 8 1941 r BX 9001 .P72 1883 ^ Presbyterian Church in Canada. Hand-book of the Presbyterian Church in HAND-BO OF THE Presbyterian mm\i in Kanada. _^1883.©^_^ EDITED BY ^^ Rev. A. F. KEMP, LL.D., Editor Digest Minutes of Synod Pres. Church of Canada , 6-t. Rev. F. W. FARRIES, Minister of Knox Church, Oitaiva. AND J. B. HALKETT, Of the Marine and Fisheries Department. ••millll^lllMu T. DURIE & SON, OTTAWA, PUBLISHERS. Entered according to the Act of Parliament, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eightv-thj'ee, by JAMES B. HALKETT, In the office of the Minister tf Agriculture, at Ottawa . PRINTED AND BOUND BY A. S. /•/00C3URN, Q'\^ k"^ k PREFACE, The Editors make no apology for the publication of this little book. It was felt by them, and many others, that the Church, by its several unions, had grown to such dimensions that it was difficult for the best informed, and impossible for the most part of its members, by any means within their reach, to obtain any conception of the extent of its field of operations, of its great schemes of Missions and Benevolence, and of the Legislative, Judicial and Advisory actings of its General Assembly. It there- fore occurred to them that no better way could be devised by which to represent the Church as a grand organization for the preaching of the everlasting Gospel, and the extension of Christ's Kingdom within the wide Dominion of Canada, than by preparing, with their best ability, the Hand-book now published. It embraces the leading features of our Presbyterian Church as a living power in the country, sets forth the covenants and condi- tions of our last glorious Union, and details, to an extent com- mensurate with the information available, the personel of our Ministry. The novelty of this last feature has, doubtless, pre- vented many brethren from replying to our queries, and left us only the items provided in our published records. But the in- terest of these biographical notices will, probably, when another edition of the Hand-book is called for, induce a larger number to furnish the personal items required. Advantage has also been taken of public sources of information, to furnish fuller particulars than required by the schedules of those of our min- isters, whose labors are worthy of special recognition. We have endeavored to present in collected form the judicial decisions of the Assembly since the Union. Its administration of justice and discipline is certainly one of its highest functions. The collective wisdom and learning of the Church, guided by the Spirit of Christ, is presumed to be afforded in these solemn deter- minations. They embrace subjects of faith, morals, and practical Christian life, than which there is surely nothing of more im- portance to the Church. In most instances the decisions are, happily, such as commend themselves to the conscience and in- telligence of Christian men. If any defect may be noted, it is that, in many instances, neither the facts of the cases, nor the II reasons for the decisions are recorded — no uncommon defect in the judicial records of Church Courts. In some cases it may, no doubt, be expedient to omit details in matters of discipline, but in most cases, a careful statement of facts and reasons is desir- able, and would give our Assembly's decisions all the weight of legal precedents. We have given also as full an account of our Colleges as our space would permit, and think that, from the facts furnished, together with the historical statements, inquirers may gather from our pa^es a fair knowledge of the high status and work of our University and Theological Schools. They cover our field from East to West, and are well worthy of the Church's liberality and esteem. They are as trees planted by the River of God, which yieldeth fruit in their season, and whose leaf fadeth never. Of our great Mission and Benevolent schemes we present an ample account. In a compacted form our little book exhibits what the Church is doing at Home and Abroad — from which it will be apparent that, while we have no reason to boast of our labors or our liberality, we yet need not be ashamed of our en- deavours. No part of the Church's duty is altogether neglected. From year to year our work is expanding into greatness in our hands. A dispensation of grace is evidently committed to us. Our record since the Union may well awaken devoutest gratitude to Christ our Head, for abundant blessings bestowed, and stimu- late our faith, zeal, and liberality to yet greater achievements. It was intended to give some special account of the Litera- ture of the Church, which, although not extensive, is yet fully up to the mark of what may be expected in a young country. In the biographical notices will be found references to the publish- ed productions of our ministers, and the indications are that fruit of learning in Science and Theology is now growing which will ripen in due season. Meanwhile encouragement should be given to every endeavor to use the Press for the defence and dissemina- tion of the truth. It is not the purpose of the Editors to publish an annual volume of the Hand-book. If our present effort meets with approval, a new edition may, in two or three years, be projected, and which experience may enable them to publish in a form more worthy of acceptance. THE CHUECH— ITS CONSTITUTION. June 15tb, 1875. I. ITS UNION. Minutes 1875, p. 3. — At Montreal, and within the Victoria Hall there : — Which day the General Assembly of the Canada Presby- terian Church, the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, and the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritin)e Provinces in connec- tion with the Church of Scotland, met according to appointment for the purpose of consummating the union of their respective €hurches. The Rev. George M. Grant, M. A., Moderator of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connec- tion with the Church of Scotland, gave out the hundredth psalm, which was sung. The Rev, Principal Snodgrass, D.D., Modera- tor of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in con- nection with the Church of Scotland, read appropriate passages of Scripture, and the Rev. Principal Caven, D. D., Moderator of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Chinch, en- gaged in prayer. The minute, adopted by each Synod, agreeing to the con- summation of union and instructing its Moderator to sign the articles of union, was read by the Clerks of the respective Supreme Courts in succession. Tliis minute in the case of the Canada Presbyterian Church, dated the fifteenth day of June, is as follows: — The General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Chnrch, at its meeting in the month of November last year, liaving, after taking the necessary constitutional means for ascertaining the mind of the Churcli on the subject, resolved to unite with the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scot- laud, the Presbyterian Oiurch of the Lower Provinces, and the Presbyteriau Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland, on the ground of the articles of union agreed upon by the Supreme Courts of the negotiating Churches; and liaving by the heli) of God completed all ]ireliminary arrangements, does now- -whilst I'ecounting with ffrvent gratitude all the goodness and mercy vouchsafed to his Church in the past -humbly trusting that the Divine sanction will be given to the solemn and important step about to be taken— and earnestly praying that the Holy Spirit in all his quickening and sanctifying influences ujay descend largely on the united Church— Resolve, and hereby'does record its resolution, to repair forthwith as a constituted Assembly to the Victoria Hall, the appointed place of meeting, for the purpose of consummat- ing the Union with the aforesaid Churches, and of forming one General Assembly, to be designated and known as the General Assembly of the Presb>-terian Church in Canada.— and does at the same time declare that the united Chiu-ch shall be considered identical with the Canada Presbyterian Church, and slnll possess the same authority, rights, i>rivileges, and benefits to which this Church is now en- titled.— And further, with the view of ratifying the act of Union, the General Assembly does empower its Moderator tf) sign in its name the Preamble and Basis of Union!, and also the Resolutions adopted in connection therewith. The Minute, adopted h}' the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces and the Synod of the Presby- terian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland, is of the same date, and couched in the same terms, the names of the Churches being simply transposed. That, adopted by the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Can- ada in connection witli the Church of Scotland, is dated Monday, the fourteenth day of June, and varies from the foregoing only in the following particulars, in addition to the transposition of names, viz : — Instead of the words " to repair forthwith as a con- stituted Assembly," insert " to repair on the adjournment of the Court to-morrow morning." Also, after the words "and benefits to which this Church is now entitled," add " excepting such as have been reserved by Acts of Parliament." The Preamble, Basis and accompanying Resolutions, which form the Articles of Union, were read by the Rev. William Reid, M.A.,one of the Joint Clerks of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church. These are as follows: — FREAMBLE. Page 4. — The Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, the Canada Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, and the Pres- byterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland, holding the same doctrine, government and discipline, believing that it would be for theglory of God and the advancement of the cause of Christ, that they should unite and thus form one Presbyterian Churcli in the Dominion, to be called the " Presbyterian Church in Canada," independent of all other Churches in its jurisdiction and under authority to Christ alone, the Head of His Church, and Head over all things to the Church, agree to unite on the following Basis, to be sub- scribed by the Moderators of the respective Churches in their name and in their behalf. BASIS OF UNION. 1. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament, being the Word of God, are the only infallible rule of faith and manners. 2. The VVestminster Confession of Faith shall form the sub- ordinate standard of this Church ; the Larger and Shorter Catechisms shall be adopted by the Church, and appointed to be used for the instructions of the people; it being distinctly under- stood that nothing contained in the aforesaid Confession or Cate- chisms, regarding the power and duty of the Civil Magistrate, shall be he'd to sanction any principles or views inconsistent with full liberty of conscience in matters of religion. 3. The government and worship of this Church shall be in accordance with the recognized principles and practice of Pres- byterian Churches, as laid down generally in the " Form of Presbyterian Church Government " and in '' The Directory for the Public Worship of God." ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS. L RELATIONS TO OTHER CHURCHES. Page 5. 1. — This Church cherishes Christian affection towards- the whole Church of God, and desires to hold fraternal inter- course with it in its several branches, as opportuni y offers. 2. This Church shall, under such terms and regulations as may from time to time be agreed on, receive Ministers and Pro- bationers from other Churches, and especially from Churches holding the same doctrine, government and discipline with itself. 2. MODES OF WORSHIP. With regard to modes of Worship, the practice presently followed by Congregations shall be allowed, and further action in connection therewith shall be left to the legislation ot the united Church. 3. FUND FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF MINISTERS, Steps shall be taken, at the first meeting of the General Assembly of the united Church, for the equitable establishment and administration of an efficient Fund for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of Ministers. 4. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTIONS. The aforesaid Churches shall enter into union with the Theological and Literary Institutions which they now have, and application shall be made to Parliament for such legislation as shall bring Queen's University and College, Knox College, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, Morrin College, and the Theo- logical Hall at Halifax, into relations to the United Church similar to those which they now hold to their respective Churches, and to preserve their corporate existence, government and func- tions, on terms and conditions like to those under which they now exist; but the united Church shall not be required to elect Trustees for an Arts' Department in any of the Colleges above named. 5. LEGISLATION WITH REGARD TO RIGHTS OF PROPERTY. Such legislation shall be sought as shall preserve undisturbed all rights of property now belonging to congregations and corporate bodies, and, at the same time, not interfere with ireedom of action on the part of congregations in the same locality desirous of uniting, or on the part of corporate bodies which may find it to be expedient to discontinue, wholly or partially, their separate existence. 6. HOME AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY OPERATIONS. Page 6. — The united Church shall heartily take up and prose- cute the Home and Foreign Missionary and Benevolent operations of the several Churches, according to their respective claims; and with regard to the practical work of the Church and the promotion of its Schemes, whilst the Genera4» Assc-uibly shall have the supervision and control of all the work of the Church, yet the united Church shall have due regard to such arrange- ments, through bynods and Local Committees, as shall tend most effectually to unite in Christian love and sympathy the different sections of the Church, and at ihe same time to draw forth the resources and energies of the people in behalf of the work of Christ in the Dominion and throughout the world. 7. GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO DENOMINATIONAL COLLEGES. In the united Church the fullest forbearance shall be allowed as to any difference of opinion which may exist respecting the question of State grants to Educational Establishments of a Denominational character. Subsc7'ipiion and Declaration. These Articles of Union were then subscribed, in the name and by the appointment of the Supreme Courts of the several Churches entering into union, by their respective Moderators. Whereupon the Rev. P. G. McGregor, Moderator of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, solemnly, de- clared as follows : — The Moderators of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with tlie Chnrch of Scotland, of the General Assembly of the Canada Presbyterian Church, of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Pro- vinces and of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provinces in connection with the Church of Scotland, having sighed the t^rnis of Union in name of their respective Churches, I declare that these Churches are now united and do form one Church, to be designated and known as the " Presbyterian Church in Canada. " The Moderators of the four Courts gave each other the right hand of fellowship, after which Psalm cxxxiii was sung. The General Assembly of the united Church was then con- stituted with prayer by the Rev. P. G. McGregor. The rolls of the Supreme Courts of the four Churches was read by the Clerks of the respective Courts, and these were de- clared to constitute the Roll of the first General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. 1. Of those belonging to the Canada Presbyterian Church there answered 217 Ministers and 79 Elders. 2. Of those belonging to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, there answered 75 Ministers and 43 Elders. 3. Of those belonging to the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, tliere answered 121 Ministers and 28 Elders. 4. Of those belonging to the Presbyterian Church of the Maritime Provinces, there answered 13 Ministers and 7 Elders. 8. MODERATOR OF THE ASSEMBLY. Page 9. — It was moved by Dr. Taylor, seconded by Dr. Bayne, and carried by acclamation, that the Rev. John Cook, D. D., Minister of St. Andrew's Church, Quebec, be Moderator of this Assembly for the current year. Dr. Cook was conducted to the chair, thanked the House for the honor thus conferred, and ad- dressed the Assembh' in suitable terms. 9. INTERIM CLERKS. r"^ It was moved by Dr. Topp, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, and passed unanimously, that the Clerks of the several Supreme Courts, which have' merged into and constitute this Court, be interim Clerks of this Assembly. 10. CO.MMITTEE ON BL^SINESS. Page 10. — The Moderator nominated a Committee to prepare the business for to-morrow, composed of the following members, viz: the Moderators of the hitherto existing Supreme Courts who have just retired from office, the Clerks, the Conveners of the late Committees on Union of the several Churches, Dr. Jenkins an(i Dr. McVicar ; Dr. Topp, Convener. It was agreed to hold tlie future sederunts ofthis Assembly in Erskine Church. An invitation given to a social entertainment to be given this evening in this place by the Members of the Church in Montreal, for the purpose of celebrating the consummation of Union, was accepted. It was unanimously resolved to hold a diet of prayer this afternoon at four o'clock in St. Paul's Church. The Assembly adjourned to meet in Erskine Church to- morrow morning at eleven o'clock, of which public intimation was made, and this sederunt was closed with praise and prayer. 11. CONCERNING STANDING ORDERS. It was agreed to adopt the following Resolution : That until rules for regulating the business of the Courts of the Church are adopted, these shall be governed by the well-under- stood principles and practice of Presbyterian Churches ; it being understood that no rule or precedent of anyone of the four Churches just united, inconsistent with the principles or prac- tice of any of the other Churches, shall be of binding Ibrce, until it has been re-affirmed by the Assembly. II.— COURTS OF THE CHURCH. 1. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Page 1.3 — The Assembly appointed a Committee, Professor Gregg. Convener, to prepare and report a measure for the con- stitution of the General Assembly as a Representative Body. Constitution of the General xlssembly as finally approved, by Presbyteries and adopted 1876, p. 73, 1877 p. 22. 1. The General Assembly shall consist of one-fourth of the whole number of Ministers on the Rolls of the several Presby- teries with an equal number of acting Elders. 2. If the number on the Roll of any Presbytery be incapable of division by four, then the fourth shall be reckoned the fourth of the next higher number divisible by four. 3. Each Presbytery shall elect its representatives at an ordinary meeting held at least thirty days before the meeting of the General Assembly ; and, in the' event of any of these repre- sentatives resigning their comiuissions, or being unable to attend the Assembly, it shall be lawful for the Presbytery to elect others in their place at any subsequent meeting previous to the meeting of the General Assembly. 4 Each Presbytery Clerk shall forward to the Clerks of the Creneral Assembly^ so as to be in their hands at least eight days before its meeting, commissions in favor of the Ministers and Elders elected as representatives: and from such commissions the Clerks shall prepare the Interim Roll, to be called at the opening of the Assembly; which, being amended, if necessary, shall be confirmed as the Roll of Assembly. 5 Any twenty-five of these Commissioners, of whom at least thirteen shall be Ministers, being met on the day and at the place appointed, shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. 2. THE BARRIER ACT. Minutes 1876, p. 72, 1877, p. 22.— 1. No proposed law or- rule relative to matters of doctrine, discipline, government, or worship, shall become u permanent enactment until the same has been {submitted to Presbyteries for consideration. Such consideration shall be given b}^ each Presbytery, at an ordinary meeting, or a special meeting held for the pur- pose; and an extract minute of the Presbytery's judgment shall be sent to the Clerks of the General Assembly, before the next meeting of that Court. 2. The Assembly, if it sees cause, may, by a majority of two- thirds of those present, pass such proposed law or rule into an Interim Act, which shall possess the force of law until the Pres- byteries have, as herein required, reported their judgment upon it to the next General Assembly. 3. Ifamajorit}^ of the Presbyteries of the Church express their approval, the Assembly may pass such proposed law or rule into a standing law of the Church, If a majority of the Presbyteries express disapproval, the Assembly shall reject such proposed law or rule, or again remit it to the Presbyteries. 3. OFFICERS OF THE ASSEMBLY. 1. Moderators, their Election and Status. Montreal, 1876, p. 44 — Resolved, That the Moderator of As- sembly be elected by open nomination and vote of the Assembly,, with the understanding that Presbyteries shall have the right to nominate. Page 79. — The Assembly resolved that the Moderator for the year shall, during his term of office, be ex officio a member of all Boards or Committees with the exception of those Boards, the number of whose members is prescribed by the Acts of Parlia- ment incorporating them. 2. List of Moderators . Montreal 1875. — Rev. John Cook, D.D.,St. Andrew's Church, Quebec. Toronto, 1876. — Rev. Alexander Topp, D.D., Knox Church,. Toronto. Halifax, 1877.— Rev. Hugh McLeod, D,D., Sidney, C. B. 9 Hamilton, 1878.— Rev, John Jenkins, D.D., St. Paul'& Church, Montreal. Ottawa, 1879.— Rev. William Reid, D.D., Clerk of Assemblj^ Toronto. Montreal, 1880.— Rev. Donald Macrae, D.D., St. Stephen's Church, St. John, N. B. Kingston, 1881.— Rev. D. H. McVicar, L.L.D., Principal^ Montreal College. St. John, 1882.— Rev. William Cochrane, D.D., Zion Churchy Brantford. 3. Clerks of General Assembly. 1876, p. 45.— 1. That the Rev. Wm.Reid.M. A., and the Rev. Pro- fessor J. H. McKerras, M.A., be Joint Clerks of the General As- sembly, and that the salary of each be two hundred and fifty- dollars per annum, exclusive of incidental expenses. 2. That, in consideration of the long and faithful services of the Rev. W. Fraser, he be appointed one of the Clerks of the General Assembly, with his former salary of one hundred and fifty dollars per annum. II. — RECONSTRUCTIOX OF SYNODS AND PRESBYTERIES. 1875, page 11, 1. — Synod of the Maritime Provinces. — That it would not be advisable to divide the Lower Provinces inta two Synodical districts, and that in the meantime these should be constituted into one Synod, to be called the Synod of tht? Maritime Provinces, that this Svnod be divided into the fol- lowing Presbyteries : — 1. Sydney- To be the same as the present Presbytery of Cape Breton. 2. Victoria and Richmond — To be bounded on the present Presbytery of that name. 3. PiCTou — To include, the congregations in the Counties of Antigonish, Guysboro' and Pictou, except those of River John and West Branch River John. 4. Wallace — To include the congregations in River John, West Branch River John, Earltown, Tatamagouche, New Annan, Wallace, Pugwash, Goose River, Amherst and Springhill. 5. Truro — To be bounded as the Presbytery of that name ia connection with the Presbyterian Church ofthe'Lower Provinces. 10 6. Halifax — To be bounded as the present Presbjtery of Halifax in the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, except Newfoundland. I. Lunenburg and Yarmouth — ^To be bounded as the present Presbytery of that name. 8 St. John — To include the same territory as the Presby- tery of that name in connection with the Presbyterian Chuich of the Lower Provinces. 9. MiRiMACHi— To include the present Presbyteries of that name and Restigouche. 10. Prince Edward Island— To include the Province of that name. II. Newfoundland— To include the Island of Newfound- land. IL — Si/nod of Montreal and Ottawa — To comprise all the Province of Quebec, with the exception of the territory occupied by the congregation of New Carlisle of the Canada Presbyterian Church which is transferred to the Synod of the Mari- time Provinces and united with the Presbytery of Miramichi, the Presbyteries of Ottawa and Brockville of the Canada Presby- terian Church, and the Presbjteries of Glengarry, Ottawa, Perth, and of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland. Page 12. III. — Synod of Toronto and Kingston — To be coter- minous with the present Synods of Toronto of the Canada Presby- terian Church, and to include also the boundaries of the present Presbyteries of Guelph and Durham ofthe aforesaid Church and the Presbytery of Kingston. IV. — Synod of Hamilton and London — To be coterminous with tl)e present Synods of Hamilton and London of the Canada Presbyterian Church, with the exce'ption of the territory em- braced by the Presbyteries of Guelph and Durham of the afore- said Church . Y .-—Synod of Manitoba, consisting of the Presbytery of Mani- toba. — To embrace the Province of Manitoba, all the Territories of the North-West and the Province of British Columbia. The Synod of Manitoba to meet in the Presbyterian Church, Winni 11 peg, on the second Wednesday of July, at ten o'clock in the fore- noon, to define the houndaries of Presbyteries and attend to all other competent business. Mr. Black to be Moderator. Instructions to Synods concerning Presbyteines and Records. That it be remitted to Synods to prescribe the boundaries of Presbyteries in the Western portion of the Church, sulject to the following general instructions: — 1. That, being duly convened, the first item of business shall be the definition of the boundaries of Presbyteries. 2. That each Presbytery, with the Ministers and Churchee ■vvitliin its limis, be defined as to boundaries by geographical lines, or with respect to the most convenient lines of travel. 3. That the formation of small Presbyteries be discouraged. 4. That when two or more congregations, on different sides of a Synodical or Presbyterial line, are under one Pastoral charge, they shall for the time belong to that Presbytery with which the Minister is connected, but only so long as such con- gregational relation continues. 5. That the Synods and Presbyteries heretofore existing,which shall lose their present organization by consolidation under these arranjiements, shall be considered and designated as continu- ing their succession in that Synod now defined, or Presbytery to te constituted, which includes the largest portion, counting both Ministcis and Churches, of said Body, as existing at the date of Union, to attend as may be found necessary to its business and interests. 6. That the Clerks of all Ecclesiastical Judicatories, except Kirk Sessions, procure new Minute Books, in which to record their proceedings fiom and after the date at which the Union takes effect in such Judicatories ; that all newly-arranged Pres- byteries be instructed to place the Records of their predecessors in safe keeping until the General Assembly acquire a secure and tire-prooi building or apartment in which to deposit them ; and that the Assembly take immediate steps to obtain such a build- ing or apartment in connection with the Agency of the Church. The Synods, thus constituted, were instructed to meet for 12 organization this afternoon at three o'clock in the following E laces, viz.: — The Synod of the Maritime Provinces in Stanley treet Church ; the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa in Erskine Church ; the Synod of Toronto in St. Paul's Church ; and the Synod of Hamilton and London in Knox Church. In each case the oldest ordained Minister present shall preside as Moderator. III. — REPORTS OF SYNODS. 1. Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Minutes 1875, Appendix^. 2.— The Clerk of the Synod gave in the report of this Synod. It was moved and seconded and passed, that the arrangement of Presbyteries within the bounds of this Synod, proposed by that Body, 'be confirmed by the Gen- eral Assembly. Boundaries of its Presbyteries. App. P. 2. — This Synod shall be divided into five Presbyteries, viz : — Quebec, Montreal, Glengarry, Brockville, Ottawa.^ 1. The Presbytery of Quebec shall comprise the following congregations :— St. Andrew's, Quebec ; Chalmers' Church, Quebec; Valcartier ; Three Rivers; Point Levi; St. Sylvester; Leeds ; Inverness ; Danville ; Richmond ; Melbourne; Sherbrooke ; Lingwick ; Winslow ; Hampden; Lake Megantic ; Kennebec Road ; Riviere du Loup, and Metis. 2. The Presbytery of Montreal shall comprise the following congregations, viz : — ^St. Andrew's ; St. Paul's; Knox Church; Erskine Church; Stanley Street Church; St. Joseph Street Church; St. Matthew's, 'Nazareth Street; St. Mark's; Cres- cent Street Church; St. Gabriel Street Church; Chalmers' Church, St. John's, in the City of Montreal ; Cote des Neiges ; Lachine; Beauharnois; Chathaiii; Grenville; Dundee; Elgin P.Q.; Athelstane ; Huntingdon ; Ormstown ; Georgetown ; Btachridge ; Russehown ; Hemmingford ; Laprairie ; St. Louis de Gonzigue; Valleyfield ; Laguerre ; Rock burn ; Gore ; English River, Howack; Chateauguay Basin; St. Andrew's; Henry's Church, Lachute ; First Church, Lachute; Mille Isles, Harrington; Ste. Therese ; Grande Fresniere ; St. Eustache ; New Glasgow; Farnham Centre, and Covey Hill. 3. The Presbytery of Glengarry shall comprise the following 13 congregations, viz: — Lancaster; Williamstown ; Martintown ; Indian Lands; Kenyon ; Lochiel ; Vankleekhill ; Alexandria; Dalhousie Mills; Cote St. George ; Cornwall ; Roxbrough ; Finch ; Osnabruck ; East Hawkesbury. 4. The Presbytery of Brockville shall comprise the following congregations :— Waddington ; Brockville ; Prescott; Spencerville ; Edwardsburg; Bell's Corners; Morrisburgh ; Williamsburg; Dunbar; Matilda; West Winchester; M or wood ; South Gower; Mountain; Kemptville ; Oxford Mills; Merrickville ; Burritt's Rapids; North Augusta; Fairfield; Yonge ; Lvn ; Kewboro' ; Westport; Bishop's Mills; Oxford; Smith's "Falls; Perth; Lanark : Middleville. 5, The Presbytery of Ottawa shall comprise the fi^llowing congregations, viz ; — Adamston ; Douglas; Grattan ; Pembroke ; Almonte ; McNab; Wakefield ; Fitzroy ; Torbolton; Beck with ; Russell; Gloucester; Pakenham ; Ayfwin ; Alice; Pettawawa ; Ramsay; Metcalfe; Osgoode: Nepean ; Bell's Corners; Carle- ton Place; Litchfield; Arnprior ; Coulonge; Westmeath ; L'Orignal ; Hawkesbury; Buckingham; Cumberland ; Chelsea; Huntley ; Ross ; Bristol ; Richmond ; Plantagenet ; St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa ; Knox Church, Ottawa; Bank Street Church, Ottawa; Daly Street Church, Ottawa ; New Edinburgh ; Roches- terville ; Hull; and Aylmer. 2. Synod of Toronto and Kingston, App. p. 3. 4. — The report of the proceedings of this Synod was given in by the Clerk of that Court. It was moved, seconded and passed unanimously, ihat the report, defining the boundaries of Presbyteries within the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, to- gether with the Overture unanimously adopted by the Synod respecting the name of the Synod, to wit, that it be designated the ''Synod of Toronto and Kingston," be and hereby is adopted with the exception of the recommendation respecting the congre- gations of Walkerton and Brant. Boundaries of its Presbyteries. 1. The Presbytery of Kingston shall include the territories formerly occupied by the late Presbyteries respectively, of the same name, of the Canada Presbyterian Church, and the Presby- terian Church of Canada, in connection with the Church of •Scotland. 14 2. The Presbytery of Peterborough sliall have the same bounds as those of the Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church, formerly designated the Presbytery of Coburg. 3. The Presbytery of Whitby shall extend from Pickering in the west to Clark in the east inclusive, and northwards, as far as Claremont, Utica, Port Perry and Williamsburg. 4. The Presbytery of Lindsay shall inolude that portion of the County of Ontario not comprised within the limits of the Presbytery of Whitby, as well as that part of the County of Victoria not comprehended within the bounds of the Presbytery of Peterborough. 5. The Presbytery of Toronto shall have the same boundaries as those of the late Presbytery of Toronto, of the Canada Presby- terian Church, but excluding the Northern half of the Township of Melancthon. 6. The Presbytery of Barrie shall comprise the boundaries of the late Presbytery of Simcoe, of the Canada Presbyterian Church, including, also, the Township of Mulmur and the south line of Osprey. 7. The Presbytery of Owen Sound. — The bounds thereof be the same as those of the late Presbytery of Owen Sound, in the Canada Presbyterian Church, with the exception • of tlie western, vidiich shall be coterminous with the county- line between Grey and Bruce, as far north as the gravel road leading westward to Southampton, and then along said gravel road to Lake Huron, and further, that the congregation of Tara, which is situated south of the gravel road, be included in this Presbytery. 8. The Presbytery of Guelph shall have the same bounds as those assigned to the Presbytery of Guelph by the Synod of the late Canada Presbyterian Church, in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, with the exception of Harriston, Roth- say, Palmerston,*South Luther and Little Toronto, Arthur, Cotswold, and the Townships of Amaranth and Luther. 9. The Presbytery of Saugeen shall comprise the same bounds as (hose of the late Presbytery of Durham of the Canada Presbyterian Church, with the addition of the congregations of Harriston, Palmerston, Rothsay, Arthur, Teviotdale, South Luther, and Little Toronto. 15 3. Synod of Hamilton and Lmidon. App. pp. 5-6. — The Clerk read the report of this Synod. It was moved, duly seconded and passed, that the report be received, and that the arrangement of Presbyteries, together with the recommendatious therein, be confirmed. Boundaries of its Presbyteries. 1. Hamilton Presbytery. — That this Presbytery be cotermin- ous with the boundaries of the Hamilton Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 2. Paris Presbytery. — That this Presbyter}^ be coterminous with the boundaries of the Paris Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 3. London Presbytery. — That thebounds of this Presbytery- be as formerly under the Canada Presbyterian Church. 4. Chatham Presbytery. — That the boundaries of this Presby- tery be coterminous with those of this Chatham Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 5. Stratford Presbytery. — That the boundaries of the Presby- tery be coterminous with those of this Stratford Presbytery of the Canada Presbyterian Church. 6. Huron Presbytery. — That the boundaries of this Presbyterj be coterminous with those of the Huron Presbytery, as under the Canada Presbyterian Church. 7. Bruce Presbytery. — That the boundaries of this Presby- tery be coterminous with those of the Bruce Presbytery, as under the Canada Presbyterian Church ; but that the two congregations of Walkerton, and the Congregation of Brant belong to the Presbytery of Bruce. 4. Synod of the Maritime Provinces. Minutes, p. 17 — The Clerk of this Synod reported that, as instructed, they had met yesterday and ratified the arrangement of Presbyteries referred to in yesterday's minutes. The Assembly confirmed the action of the Synod. IV. — CHANGES IN PRESBYTERIES. Toronto, l!-'76, p. 73. — The Assembly resolved — 1. To separate Calvin Church, Rathsay, from Palmerston, 16 and connect it with Moorefield — the united charge to be within the bounds and under the jurisdiction of the Presbytery of Guelph. 2. To transfer the congregation of Colquhoun's Seitlement from the Presbytery of Glengarry to that of Brockville. 3. To transfer the congregation of Free St. John's, Walker- ton, and that of Nortii and West Brant from the Presbytery of Bruce to that of Saugeen. 4. To allow the congregation of Tara to remain within the bounds of the Presbytery of Bruce. 5. To defer until next meeting of Assembly the defining of the boundaries of the Presbyteries of Toronto and Barrie, and instruct these Presbyteries to confer, with a view to supply in the meantime the debateable district with religious ordinances. 6. To allow to lie on the table until the next meeting of As- sembly the following recommendations of the Committee, viz. : — (a) The transference of the Congregation of Fenelon Falls and Somerville, as well as that of Haliburton, from the Presby- tery of Peterborough to that of Lindsay. (6) The erection of a new Presbytery, to be designated the " Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew," and to include all the congregations and mission-stations within the Counties of Lanark, Renfrew and Pontiac, the congregation of Kitley in the County of Leeds, and the Palmerston mission-stations in the County of Frontenac. Page 83. — The Presbytery of Chatham craved and obtained ieave to transfer the congregation of St. Anne, Illinois, to the Chicago Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, provided the congregation desire it and the Presbytery deem it advisable. Page 82. — The Presbytery of Saugeen craved and obtained assessors to assist the Presbytery in a case of difficulty. Halifax, 1877, p. 26. — The congregation of Fenelon Falls and Somerville were transferred from the Presbytery of Peter- borough to that of Lindsay. Page 29 — The erection of the new Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew was remitted to Montreal and Otatwa, with the Synod of power to take action thereon. 17 Hamilton, 187tS, p. 26. — The Clerk produced and read an Ex- tract Minute of the Presbytery of Ottawa memorializing the As- sembly to detach the congregations within the bounds of the County of Pontiac, and annex them to the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, which the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa had agreed to constitute and establish, as it was empowered to do by last As- sembly. It was unanimously agreed to grant the prayer of the memorial. Hamilton, 1878, p. 25. — There was read an Extract Minute of the Synod of Hamilton and London, transmitting the petition of certain members of the Presbyteries of Huron and Bruce, re- questing the formation of a new Presbytery. It was moved and seconded and carried. That the petition lie on the table until next meeting of Assembly, and that the Pres- byteries interested, viz. : those of Huron, Bruce, Stratford and Saugeen, be instructed to transmit to next Assembly their judg- ment as to the proposed new Presbytery. Page 24. — The Clerk produced and read an Extract Minute of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, transmitting Extract Minutes of the Presbyteries of Owen Sound and Barrie, craving the trans- ference of Parry Sound Mission and Collingwood Mountain Sta- tion from the former to the latter Presbytery. The transference ■was unanimously agreed to. Ottawa, 1879, p. 23. — The Committee appointed to consider changes in the bounds ot Presbyteries recommended and the Assembly agreed. 1. To transfer Knox Church, Embro, from the Presbytery of London to that of Paris. 2. To transfer the congregation of West Brant from the Pres- bytery of Saugeen to that of Bruce, with a view to union with the congregation of Pinkerton, that these may form one pastoral charge under the supervision of the Presbytery of Bruce. 3. To transfer from the Presbytery of Saugeen to that of Bruce, the following charges, viz.: — North Brant and West Ben- tinck; St. John's, Walkerton; Balaklava ; and Hanover and North Norm an by. PRESBYTERY OF MAITLAND. That the petition for the erection of the said Presbytery be granted, and that it be composed of the following charges, viz.: — Ashtield, Dungannon and Port Albert, St. Helen's and White- church, Wingham, Belgrave, Biuevale and Eadie's, Melville Church, Brussels, Knox Church, Brussels, Cranbrook and Ethel, Walton, East Ashfield Mission Station, Wroxeter and Fordwich, St. Andrew's Church, Lucknow, South Kinloss and Lucknow, Langside, Knox Church, Ripley, Huron, Pine River, Knox Church, Kincardine, St. Andrew's Church, Kincardine, and Chalmer's Church, Kincardine Township. It was further agreed that the Presbytery thus formed be within the bounds and subject to the jurisdiction of the Synod of Hamilton and London. Page 24. — 5. "With reference to the Palmerston group of Sta- tions, it was moved seconded and carried, that said group be trans- ferred to the Presbytery of Kingston in accordance with the terms of the Memorial. 6. The Assembly further agreed to transmit to the Synod of Hamilton and London for consideration the recommendation of the Committee to the effect that a portion of the Mission field of the Presbytery of Bruce be assigned to the new Presbytery of Maitland. Montreal, 1880, p. 29. — The Committee on boundaries of Presbyteries handed in a report, and the Assembly resolved in terms of its recommendations. L To transfer the Mission Stations of Moreton and Seeley's Bay from the Presbytery of Kingston to that of Brockville. 2. To re-transfer the Mission Station of Blairton from the Presbytery of Kingston to that of Peterborough. 3 To sanction the transference of Honeywood from tlie Pres- tery of Barrie to that of Toronto, with a view to its union with Horning's Mills in the latter Presbytery. 4. To implement the recommendation of the Synod of Tor- onto and Kingston, by transferring Burns' Church, Rocky Saugeen, from the Presbytery of Saugeen to that of Owen Sound, for the purpose of uniting it with the congregation of Latona, and forming them into a pastoral charge, under the jurisdiction erf the Presbvterv of Owen Sound. 19 5. To annex the township of Amaranth to the Presby ten' of Sau- geen, except the portion of said township in the north-east corner belonging to the congregation of Shelburn, and such part of the south-east corner of the township as belongs to the congre- gation of Orangeville; and that both of these charges contin'^ie, as heretofore, under the jurisdiction of the Presbvtery of Toronto. 6. To defer for a year the resolution of the Presbytery of London, praying that' said Presbytery be divided, and a new Presbytery be formed within its present bounds. 7. To assign all matters affecting the boundaries of Presby- teries already existing, and the transference of congregations from one Presbytery to another, within the bounds of the several Synods, to the said Synods, respectively, as part of their work. PRESBYTERY OF SARNIA. Toronto, 1881, p. 26. — The Committee appointed on Applica- tions for the Division of Presbyteries, submitted and read a report on the petitions for the division of the Presbytery of London, stating in substance that the Commircee 'had considered the petition for division from the said Presbytery, and also a petition from the Session of Strathroy, and had heard parties and after due deliberation, recommended that a new Presbytery be formed, in accordance with the petition to that effect, to be called " The Presbytery of Sarnia," to consist of the following congregations:— 1. St. Andrew's Church, Sarnia; 2. Knox Church, Camlachie ; 3. Forest and McKay's; 4. Knox Church, Thedford, and Lake Road; 5. Parkhilfand McGillivray; 6. Nairn and Beechwood; 7. West Williams and N.E. Adelaide; 8. Point Edward; 9. Burns' Church and Moore Line; 10. Brigden and Bear Creek; 11. Alvinston and Napier; 12. Petrolia; 13. Mandaumin; 14. Wyoming and South Plympton; 15. Watford and Main Road ; 16. Adelaide and Arkona. Mission Stations — Corunna and Mooretown ; Oil Springs. The Assembly received the report, and decerned and ordered in terms of its recom- mendation. St. John, N. B., 1882, p. 25.— The Committee on Bills recom- mended, and the recommendation was adopted, that the applica- tion of the Presbytery of Sarnia, respecting the transference of the congregation of Strathroy to its bounds, be referred to the 20 Synod of Hamilton and London ; and that the applications of the Presbyteries of Sarnia and Chatham be granted, that the station of Sombra be transferred to the Presbytery of Sarnia. PRESBYTERY OF FREDERICTON. 1881, p. 34. — The Committee on Applications for the Division of Presbyteries, handed in a report setting forth that they had had before them and considered an overture from the Presbyter}^ of St. John, asking for the erection of a new Presby- tery, to be formed out of the said Presbytery, to be called the Presbytery of Fredericton, together with a dissent and complaint against the action of Presbytery in transmitting the overture, and recommending the Assembly to refer the case to the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, with power to grant the prayer of the overture should it seem wise to that Court to do so. — Carried unanimously : That the report be received and its recommenda- tions adopted REGULATIONS AXENT THE RECORDS OF CHURCH COURTS. 1. The pages shall be numbered in words at length as well as in figures. 2. Every page shall be signed by the Clerk, and the Record of each sederunt by the Moderator and Clerk. In case of the death or removal of the Moderator or Clerk, the Record shall afterwards be signed by the then acting Moderator or Clerk, cum nota of the cause, in presence of the Court. 3. The time and place of meeting shall be minutely stated in words. 4. Every page shall have a suitable margin, on which the items of recorded business, etc., shall be indexed. 5. The place and date of each meeting shall be shortlj'- indicated on the margin at the top of the page. 6. Church Courts shall take special care that their records are carefully and correctly written. All erasures or other changes in the Record shall be noted on the margin, with the initials of the Clerk's name. 7. All sums of money shall be given in words as well as in figures. 21 8. No unnecessary vacant spaces shall be left between the minutes of sederunt. ARCHIVES OF THE CHURCH. Ottawa, 1879, p. 58. — Overture regardin;^ the preservation of all records and retenta from the origin of Presbyterianism in Canada to the present time. It was proposed, seconded and car- ried, The General Assembly having heard and considered the Overture on the preservation of the records and retenta of the Superior Courts of the several Churches now united under the name of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and the collection of other books and papers that may be of value in connection with the history of the s'lid Churches, recognizing the impor- tance of the subject brought before it in the overture, and believing there should be no delay in carrying out the subject it has in view — resolve, as they hereby do, to appoint a Committee^ Mr. John Gray (Orilla), Convener, with instructions, 1st, to in- quire as to the present custody of the said records and retenta i to take possession of the same in the name of the Church ; and, in the meantime, to deposit those that belonged to the Presby- terian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, in Queen's College, Kingston ; those that belonged to the Canada Presbyterian Church (including the records and retenta of the Superior Courts of the Presbyterian Church of Canada and the United Presbyterian Church in Canada), in Knox College, Toronto, or the Presbyterian College, Montreal, as the Committee may direct; and those that belonged to l he Presby- terian Churches of the Provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, in the Presbyterian College, Halifax; 2nd, to collect, as they may be able, such other books and documencs as may be of hislorica^l value in connection with any of the Presbyterian Churches of the Dominion ; and 3rd, to report their diligence in the premises to the next General Assembly. Montreal, 1880, App. p. 229 — The Committee have to report that, in obedience to the instructions of the last General Assembly, they have taken stA)S to collect such documents and works as may seem calculated to throw light on the early history of the Presbyterian Church throughout the Dominion. For this purpose a circular was issued, with directions in regard to the persons to whom documents, etc., should be sent ; and in response 22 thereto several books and other papers have been deposited. The places selected as depositories are Halifax, Presbyterian College, Montreal Presbyterian College, Queen's College, and Knox College ; and the persons to whom all papers and docu- ments are requested to be sent are Dr. MacGregor, Professor Campbell, Principal Grant, Dr. Gregg, Mr. fl. S. McCollum, St. Catharines, and the Convener of this Committee. It is of very great importance that anyone possessing docu- ments bearing on the histor}'- of Presbyterianism in this land should secure their safety by transmitting them to any of the persons named above. III. ORDINATION, INDUCTION AND LICENSE. 1. QUESTIONS AT ORDINATION' OR INDUCTION OF MINISTERS. Minute 1876, p. 70. — I. Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the word of God, and the only infallible rule of faith and manners? 2. Do you believe the Westminister Confession of Faith, as adopted by this Church in the Basis of Union, to be founded on and agreeable to the Word of God, and in your teaching will you faithfully adhere thereto ? 3. Do you believe the Government of this Church by Sessions, Presbyteries, Synods and General Assemblies, to be founded on and agreeable to the Word of God, and do you en- gage as a Minister of this Church to maintain and defend the same ? 4. Do you ow'n the purity of worship at present authorized by this Church, and will you conform thereto? 5. Do you promise to give a dutiful attendance in the Courts of this Church, to submit yourself in the spirit of meekness to the admonitions of this Presbytery to be subject to it and the superior judicatories, to follow no divisive course, but maintain according to your power the unity and peace of the Church ? 6. Are zeal for the glory of God, love to the Lord Jesus Christ, and desire of saving souls, so far as you know your own heait, your great motives and chief inducements to enter the office of this ministry ? 23 7. Have you directly or indirectly used any undue means to procure this call ? 8. Do you engage, in the strength and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live a holy and circumspect life, to rule well your own house, and faithfully and diligently to discharge all the duties of the ministry to the edification of the body of Christ? 2. QUESTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR LICENSE. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, as above 5. Do you engage, in the strength and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live a holy and circumspect life, and faithfully to preach the gospel, as you may have opportunity ? 6. Do you promise to submit yourself in the Lord to the several judicatories of this Church ? 3. QUESTIONS AT ORDINATION OF ELDERS. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, (omitting " in your teaching" in No. 2, and substituting in No. 3, " Ruling Elder " for " Minister.") 5. In accepting the office of Elder do you engage, in the strength and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, faithfully and diligently to perform the duties thereof; watching over the flock of which you are called to be an overseer, and in all things show- ing yourself to be a pattern of good works ? 4. QUESTIONS AT ORDINATION OF DEACONS. Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, {Mutatis mutandis). 5. In accepting the office of Deacon do you engage, in the etrength and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, faithfully and dili- gently to perform the duties thereof? 5, FORMULA TO BE SIGNED BY ALL OFFICE-BEARERS. *' I hereby declare that I believe the Westminister Confession of Faith, as adopted by this Church in the Basis of Union, and the government of the Church by Sessions, Presbyteries, Synods and General Assemblies, to be founded on and agreeable to the Word of God ; that I own the purity of worship at present 24 authorized by this Church; and that I engage to adhere faith- fully to the doctrine of the said Confession, to maintain and defend the said government, to conform to the said worship, and to submit to the discipline of this Church, and to follow no divisive coarse from the present order established therei ?in/ IV.— ADMISSION OF MINISTERS FROM OTHER CHURCHES I. ACT FOR THE RECEPTION OF MINISTERS. Montreal, 1880, p. 52. The draft Act for the reception of ministers, having been approved by a majority of Presbyteries, in terms of the Barrier Act, was enacted as a standing law of the Church, in terms following: — 1. Any minister who is a settled pastor in a Cluirch which holds the same doctrines, government and discipline as this Church, and who is regularly called by a congregation of the Church, may be received by a Presbytery on presenting a Pres- byterial certificate; but the*^Presbytery if it sees cause may refer " e case to the Assemblv. th^ 2. Ministers and licentiates expressly designated or com- missioned by the Churches in Great Britian and Ireland, may, on producing their commissions, be admitted by Presbyteries as ministers or probationers of this Church. 3. In all cases, in which an applicant for admission does not come in the manner provided above, but with a Presbyterial cer- tificate only, he cannot be received into full standing as a minister or probationer of this Church without permission of the General Assembly. 4. The Presbytery shall, at an ordinary meeting, hold pri- vate conference with the applicant, for the purpose of ascertaining his doctrinal views, literary attainments and other particulars. If satisfied, the Presbytery shall record its judgment, and trans- mit the application, with extracts of its proceedings thereon, and relative documents, to the next General Assembly; and the Clerk of the Presbytery shall forthwith issue circular letters to the other Presbyteries of the Church. 25 5. The Presbyter}', if unanimous in transmitting the applica- tion, may in the meantime avail itself of the applicant's services. 6. If the Assembly grants permission to receive the appli- cant, the Presbytery shall on his satisfactorily answering the ^[uestions to be put to ministers or probationers, and on his sign- ing the formula, receive him as a minister or a probationer of this Church. 7. When the Church to which the applicant belonged is not a Presbyterian Church, the applicant must apply to the Presby- tery within whose bounds he resides, and produce documentary evidence of his good standing as a minister in the Church to which he belonged. The Presbytery, if satisfied with such evi- dence, shall proceed to confer with him, and answers must be obtained to the following questions, viz : — (1.) What course of study has he passed in Arts and Theology? (2.) When, where and by whom was he ordained to the min- istry ? (3.) Has he ever been connected with any other Church than that from which he brings documents, and if so, in what capacity? (4.) What are his reasons for applying for admission to this Church, and what has led to his change of views? (5). How long has he resided within the bounds of the Presby- tery ? 8. The Presbytery, if satisfied with the answers to these questions, shall further inquire as to the degree of success which has attended the previous ministry of the applicant. If satisfied as to the probability of his usefulness in the Church, and as to his Christian character and good report, the Presbytery shall record its judgment on the whole case and apply for leave to admit him. The answers given and the information obtained must be embodied in a report, transmitted to the General Assem- bly, along with extracts of the Presbytery's proceedings and other documents. 9. The applications, sent forward by the various Presby- teries of the Church, shall be considered and disposed of as the General Assembly may from time to time determine. 10. If the Assembly grants permission to receive the appli- cant, the Presbytery shall proceed as hereinbefore mentioned in section sixth. 26 11. All applicants for admission to the Church, other than those referred to in section first and third, must appear personally before the General Assembly. 2. MINISTERS RECEIVED. Toronto, 1876, p. 81. Messrs. J. Russell Kean, William Stephenson, D. M. McGregor, Daniel \V. Cameron, Thomes D. Johnston, John Dobbin West, James Ballantine. John Nicholls, William Hawthorne, David Mann, Charles Brouillette, and W F. Clarke, as Ministers. — Messrs. William C. Armstrong and William Frizzell as Licentiates of this Church. — Mr. Joseph A. Andrew to the status of a Student of Divinity of the First year. — Remit M. Ouriere to the care of the Presbytery of Montreal for the purpose of employing him in such work in connection with French Evangelization as he may be fitted for, and of prescribing such course of study as may specially qualify him for such work. Halifax, 1877, p. 44. Messrs. Abraham Beamer, James Campbell, J. L. Robertson, and R. D. Duclos as Ministers. — Remit to the Synod of the Maritime Provinces the application of Mr. James Fitzpatrick a Licentiate of the Presbyterian Church in the L^nited States of America, to be received as a Probationer. — Remit Mr. Camerle to the care of the Presbytery of Montreal for a year, with a view to the direction of his studies ; but require that Presbytery to make a fresh application to the Assembly before they admit him to the status of a Minister. — Receive Mr. B. Ouriere, as a Minister of this Church: but, considering that there is a diversity of opinion on the question of Roman Catholic ordination, agreed that this act is not to be regarded as a precedent decisive of the question. Hamilton, 1878, p. 52. — Messrs. George Coull, M.D., Joseph H. Paradis, E. Roberts, B. J. Brown, Robert Scrimgeour, and O. Camerle, (ex-priest) as Ministers. Malcolm Cameron, Alexander W. McLeod, Samuel T. War- render as Licentiates. Mr. Laing dissented from the reception of Mr. Camerle as an ordained minister. 27 Ottawa, 1879, p. 34.— Messrs. D. R. Crockett and J. A. R. Dickson, as Ministers. Permit Mr. Hoskin to resume his position as a Minister. In regard to the reception of M. Antonio Internoscia (form- erly a priest ot the R. C. Church) it was moved and carried, That M. Internoscia, ex-priest, be admitted as a minister. Mr. Laing, and others craved leave to enter a dissent. Montreal, 1880, p. 26.— Remit the application on behalf of Mr. James Christie to the Presbytery of Truro, with instructions to restore him to the ministry should all the circumstances in his owis had committed adultery. Mrs. Lewis then went to her father's house, and supported herself and child by teaching nuisic. Mrs. Lewis corresponded, they relate, with Lewis in different letters about obtaining a divorce from him, and informed him that she intended to apply in the proper manner to secure it. They also state that about two years after their separation Lewis wrote his wife that she could do what she liked in the matter, and that alter having lived a separate li(e and suf»ported herself and child for several years, Mrs. Lewis tlien repaired to the United States and lived in the State of Illinois for one year and six months, when she obtained, as before stated, a divorce from the said Lewis. (2.) Decision Recommended. The Committee, having given this statement of the facts of this case, beg leave to report to the Assembly as follows : — Inasmuch as marriage is a civil contract as well as a religious ordinance, due regard to the law of the land and to the interests of public morality require that the Church should not lend her sanction to divorces or re-marriages which our law, in this matter contbrmaiile to Scripture, does not recognize. Whilst in the case before us there is evidence that divorce miglit ha\e been sued for on the ground recognized by Scripture, and the law of Canada, as adequate, yet the patty whose relation to the Cliuich is in question, obtained, in a foreign country, a divorce which ihe law of this country does not hold to be valid; the divorce, therefore, and the marriage which followed, should not, by any action of the General Assembly, be regarded as iiavinjr fully satisfied the requirements which Christian duty en- joins us lo respect. In theseciicumstances, the judgment of the (Jeneral Assembly isthat the p:irty should be instructed and encouraged toseek divorce from ill my Lewis in the way provided by the law of Canada and without questioning the good faith of the party in the steps 53 which she has taken — expressing also sympathy with lier in the painful and trying position in which she has been placed — the Assembly deems it necessary, to avoid all offence, that she should not be regarded as in full communion with the Church until the requirements of the civil law have been duly complied with. In regard to the conduct of the Rev. D. Stewart in marry- ing to Thomas Piiillip=!the person above referred to, the General Assembly find that they have no evidence before them upon which to pronounce any judgment. (3.) Minority Report. Mr D. J. Macdonnell here read a paper purporting to be a report of the minority of the Judicial Conunittee, in terms fol- lowing : " 'J'iie minority of the Judicial Committee, while con- curring in the historical statement prepared by the Committee in the case of Mrs. Piiillips, and in the deliverance proposed down to the word ^ placet!,^ desire to have the following words substi- tuted for the remaining portion of the finding: — ' Considering the acknowledged difficulty of obtaining divorce in Canada even on the grounds recognized in Scripture; considering, further, that there were sufticient grounds in this case for obtaining divorce according to the law of Canada ; the General A.ssembly does not deem it necessary, in the present position of the matter, to dis- turb the church standin": of the parties. (Signed) D. J . Macdon- nell, John J. A, Proudfoot, G. D. Matthews, John McMillan, George Bell, LL. D., John Gray, D. McCurdy." It was then resolved, that the report be received, ami that the finding contained therein, together with the paper read by Mr. Macdonnell, be printed for the use of members of the Assembly, and the consideration of the report made the first order of busi- ness for to-morrow morning. The case was resumed next morning and the decision recom- mended by the Committee was adopted by a majority of 57 to 16. 13. REFEREXCE — PRESBYTERY OF PARIS ill Ve CHAMBERS. 1880, p. 55. There was taken up a reference from ihe Pres- bytery of Paris, containing an application of Mr. Robert Chambers, a minister of this Church, now a missionary in Eastern Turkey, under the American Board of Commissioners foi- Foreign 54 Missions, requesting that his ministerial status as a minister ot this Church be preserved to him in the foreign field. The Assem- bly resolved as follows: Sustain the reference from the Presby- tery of Paris ; agree to recognize Mr. Robert Chatnbers as a min- ister of this Church, and that his name be entered on the roll of the Presbytery of Paris ; and, further, cordially sanction his ac- ceptance of employment as a missionar}^, in Turkey, of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, and earnestly bid him God-speed in his work. 14. APPEAL — PRESBVTTERy OF SYDNEY VS. SUTHERLAND. 1880, p. 26. Dr. Caven read another report from the Judicial Committee, in a case of appeal of the Presbytery of Sydney against a decision of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces in the matter of a reference from the said Presbytery to the saiti Synod in the case of Mr. Sutherland, of Gabarus, and containing a resolution for adoption by the Assembly. On such recommendation of the Committee the Assembly resolved : — That the action of the Synod be not reviewed, and that the decision appealed against be allowed to stand . 15. — JUDICIAL COMMITTEE AND CASHES. Kingston, 1881, pp. 15, 16. The General Assembly ap- pointed a Judicial Committee to consider and report on Judicial Causes which may be referred by the Assembly to the said Com- mittee. Mr. T. W. Taylor, Convener. (I.) Petitions — Presbytery of Sydney in re Sutherland. The Assembly took up the appeal of said Presbytery from the action of the Sj^nod of the Maritime Provinces, in the matter of Mr. Sutherland, of Gabarus, disposed of by the Assembly last year, praying the Assembly to give the Presbytery's Commis- sioner an opportunity of being heard in support of said appeal, to consider appeals before the Synod, and to give final judgment. The Commissioner of the Presbjtery of Sydney — Mr. G. L.Gor- don—was heard, assigning reasons for entertaining said petition. The petition was referred to the Judicial Committee. 55 <2.) Petition — Rev. J. Eraser in re Sijnoclof Toronto andKingston There was taken up and read said memorial and petition, containing recitals regarding proceedings of theSj'nod of Toronto and Kingston, bearing hardly upon his character and standing as a Minister of the Gospel, and praying the Assembly to take the whole case into their consideration, and to set aside the finding of the said Synod at their late meeting at Bowmanville, and re- affirm the decision of the Presbytery of Kingston, of March last. Remitted to the Judicial Committee. (3.) Appeal — Presbytery of Stratford vs. ^ynod of Hamilton and London. The Assembly took up and read this appeal in the matter of the transference oi the congregation of Molesworth from the Presbytery of Stratford to that of~Maitland. All the papers were read and the parties called and the case was remitted to the Judicial Committee. (4.) Beport of Judicial Committee. 1881, p. 34. Mr. T. W. Taylor, from the Committee reported, 1. — On the appeal of the Presbytery of Stratford from the decision of the Synod of Hamilton and London, in the case of Molesworth congregation, stating that the Committee had read the papers, and had heard parties, and recommended to the As- sembly tiiat the action of the Synod of Hamilton and London be approved of, and the appeal of the Presbytery of Stratford dis- missed. On motion made, and duly seconded, the Assembly decerned in terms of the same. 2. — On the appeal of the Presbytery of Sydney from de- cisions of the Synod of the Maritime I'rovinces, in the case of the Gabarus Congregation, that the Committee had heard the the Commissioner for the Presbytery of Sydney, and the Com- missioners for the Synod of the Maritime Provinces on the question of re-opening the case, and thereafter resolved : " That the Com- mittee re-open the case on its merits, on the ground that the appellants were not able to be present at last Assembly, and that, in their absence, the action of the Synod against which appeal was taken was not reviewed.'" Thereupon the papers were read. 56 and parties heard, and the Committee recommended to the As- seniuly the following deliverance : — (1 .) Tlie Presbytery of Sydney having, after the adoption of the report of a Committee which formulated certain findings, re- ferred the case for final judgment to the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, it was competent for the Synod to hear the whole case and decide it. (2.) Allowthe appeal from the decision of the Synod as regards the election of trustees, in relation to which irregularity seems to have occurred. Page 35. (3.) Allow the appeal from the decision of the Synod on the lourth appeal, as to the inquiry by the Presbytery into the regularity of the election and ordination of elders. (4.) Dismiss the appeal from all the otherdecisions of the Synod on the various charges and appeals; but in doing so the General Assembly do not enilorse or adopt all the reasons assigned by the Synod for its proceedings, or approve of all the language in which these reasons are expressed. The Assembly, on motion made and duly seconded, decerned and ordered in terms of the deliverance contained therein. 3. — On the petition of the Rev. Joshua Fraser, the Commit- tee — having read and considered the petition and accompanying papers, and having also examined the record of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston as to the action taken by that Synod in connection with the case of Mr. Fraser, at its meetings in the years 1880 and 1881, — respectively recommend the following resolution for the adoption of the General Assembly : — That it being alleged that the decision of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, complained of, was come to in the ab- sence ot Mr. Fraser, and without notice to him, the decision and all proceedings thereunder be suspended until the next meeting of the Synod, that Mr. Fraser may have an opportunity, if he shall see fit, on giving notice to the Presbytery of Kingston, and the Rev. Andrew Wilson, for appl^Mng to the Synod to rescind or vary the said decision, and to be heard in regard thereto- The report was received, and the Assembly decerned and ordered in terras thereof. 57 16. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE AND CASES. St. John, N.B., 1882, p. 10.— A Judicial Committee to con" sider and report on all cases of a judicial nature which may b» referred to the same, was appointed. Rev. John Laing, Convener. (1.) Reference Anent Appeal of Dr. Barclay, Page 16. There was taken up a Reference from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston in regard to this appeal from action of the Presbytery of Toronto respecting a claim for money alleged to be due to appellant from the congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. Extract Minutes of the said Synod were read, referring the whole case to the Assembly, and praying the Assembly to appoint a Commission with Assembly powers to deal with the said Appeal, and to dispose finally of the same. Prsfessor McLaren and Mr. Andrew Wilson, appointed to support the Reference, wer<^ heard. It was moved and agreed to, — That in accordance with the request in this Reference from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, respecting certain claims of the Rev. Dr. Barclay against the congregation of St. Andrew's, Toronto, the General Assembly appoints a small Commission to investigate the case, with power finally to issue it. Rev. Dr. Cook, Convener. (2.) Appeal— Rev. A. Bell and Session vs. Synod of Toronto and Kingston. Page 16. There was taken up an appeal of Mr. Bell, minister of St. Andrew's Church, Peterborough", on behalf of himself and the Session of said Churcli, against action of the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, in the matter of appeal by Mr. Bell and said Session from a decision of the Presbytery of Peterborough, in the case of an appeal to said Presbytery by Mr. Daniel Pent- land, from action of the Session of'the church aforesaid ia refusing him a certificate of Church membership. (3.) Appeal— Presbyta-y P. E. I in re Rev. S. G. Lawson. The Assembly ordered that the papers and parties in this case be referred to the Judicial Connnittee. 58 (4.) Report of Judicial Committee in re Lawson. Page 31, xMr. J. Laing, Chairman, brought up and read a first report, containing the finding of the Committee on the appeal of the Presbytery of Prince Edward Island from action ot the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, in the case of the Rev. S. G. Lawson, in terms following : — That the General Assembly sustain the appeal, express strongly their sense of the injury done to religion by the conduct and spirit of Mr. Lawson, and resolve that he be rebuked at the bar of the Assembly by the Moderator. The Assembly, being deeply concerned that the ministry be not dishonoured, would solemnly warn Mr. Lawson that any repetition of the offence proved would necessarily incur censure fitill graver. It was moved, seconded and carried by a large majority, that the report be received and adopted, and the Assembly decerned and ordered in terms of the recommendations of the report. Mr J. C. Smith craved that his dissent from this decision of the Assembly be marked in the Minutes, for reasons to be afterwards given in. Mr. Lawson here handed in a statement, expressing his sub- mission to the decision of the Assembly, and requesting that it be engrossed in the Minutes. Tlie Assembly granted Mr. Law- eon's request, and ordered accordingly. The statement is as follows: — " VVhilht firmly believing that if I had a new trial, where all matters could be considered — matters which were not before the Commission — my sentence would not have been so severe, yet I bow with all submission to the decision of this venerable Court. (Signed) S. G. Lawson. " In accordance with the decision foregoing, Mr. S. G. Lawson was called to the bar, and was solemnly rebuked by the Moderator. (5.) Report of Judicial Committee — Appeal Rev. A. Belly ei al. Page 48. The Chairman of the Judicial Committee, presented a second report embodying a finding in this case in terms followincr : — 59 The Judicial Committee have to report that they have care- fully considered this case, and recommend that the following be the finding of the Assembly : — The General Assembly, without either sustaining or dismiss- ing the appeal, and in view of all circumstances of" the case, in- struct the Session of St. Andrew's Chnrch, Peterborougli, to give Mr. Pentland a certificate of his actual standing in the Church at the timeof his first application, November 26, 18S0. From this decision Mr. Laing dissented. The parties being recalled, acquiesced. Dr. Jardine, for the Committee, explained at length the grounds upon which they based the decision to which they had come. It was then moved and resolved: That the Assembly adopt the finding of the Commilte'^, and the Assembly decerned, and ordered in terms thereof. Mr. Tiiomas Sedgwick craved to have his dissent from this decision market! in the Minutes. (t>.) Reasons of Dissent — Mr. J. C. Smith Page IJG. Mr. J. C, Smith, of Guelph, dissentel from the action ot the Assembly in the matter of the appeal of the Presby- tery of Prince Edward Island from a decision of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces in the case of the Rev. S. G. Lawson, for the reasons following : — 1. Because the facts of the case, so far as brought out on the floor of the Assembly, do not, in my opinion, warrant the decision came to. 2. Becaiise in a matter involving consequences of such gravity both t"© individuals and to the cause of religion generally, every legitimate means ought to be resorted to prior to the re- cording of any final judgment, 3. Because the party placed under the censure of the Gen- eral Assembly signified his willingness to submit to the sentence of the Supreme Court in the face of a written conviction on his fmrt, and lead in open Court, to the eflPect tliat lie solemnly be- ieved that a commission, if appointed to examine further into the merits of the case, would, in all probability, see its way to a finding of less severity, and in more obvious harmony with the interests of justice. 60 The Assembly appointed a Committee to answer the reasons of dissent given in by Mr. Smith. Mr. Middlemiss, Convener. (7.) Answers to Reasons of Dissent, Answers were handed in and read by Mr. Middlemiss and the Assembly received the same and ordered them to be en^^jrossed in the Minutes. 1. It is to be presumed that, in the opinion of those who voted in favor of the decision come to, the said decision was war- ranted by the facts as presented to the Assembly. 2. The Assembly's Committee having been pnt in possession of all the necessary facts of the case as between Mr. Lawson and the Presbytery against uiiose decision he appealed, it did not ap- pear that there was any call to appoint a Commission, e.^pecially as they were fully convinced that it was in the interests of religion that the matter should be finally disposed of by this- Assembly. 3. Mr. Lawson's statement of his conscientious convictions however solemnly made, after the decision of the Assembly was arrived at, cannot be a reason why that decision sliould not have been come to on the merits of the case as they are actually presented. VI. PROCEDURE IN CHURCH COURTS. 1. — GENERAL RULES. 1. The Moderator takes the chair at the hour to which the Court stands adjourned, calls the members to order, and consti- tutes with prayer. 2. At the first assembling of a Court the roll is called, and the sederunt recorded ; and me«ibers coming in afterwards have their iianies noted on reporting themselves to the clerk. 3. After the calling of the roll, the minutes of last ordinary meeting, and of all other meetings held in the interval, are read and sustained. In the case of the General Assembly, the minutes are read at the opening of each sederunt. 61 4. The Court then calls for all reports and other papers re- ferring to business before it. It (hen prepares a docket, consist- ing ot : (1) Business arising out of the minutes ; (2) New business. 5. A member of a Church Court ought not to retire from a meeting without leave of the Moderator, or withdraw irom atten- dance witiiout the consent ot the Court. 6. The Moderator names all Committees of the Court, unless their appomtment be otherwise provided for by motion or rule ; and, unless a Convener is specially named, the first named mem- ber of the committee is Convener. In case of his absence, or ina- bility to act, the second named member takes his place. 7. The Courtsoftlie Church — excepting the Session — are open Courts; but it is competent, on motion made, to sit with closed doors. 8. It is not competent for an inferior Court to erase or alter any part of its records, unlsss when ordered by a superior Court, 9. The Moderator takes care that the minutes correctly re- cord the proceedings of the Court. 10. A Court for the greater freedom of discussion may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole, when the Moderiitor leaves the chair, and a chairman is appointed. A separate minute of the proceedings is taken. When the Court resumes the Moderator takes the chair, and the chairman reports, 11. Clerks of Courts are'entitled to charge for extracts of minutes, or copies of papers furnished to individuals, at the rate of ten cents for each hundred words, or fraction thereof. 2. — GENERAL STANDING ORDERS. 1. Every motion or amendment is presented in writing, as soon as it has been made to the Court. 2. A motion or amendment is not discussed until it has been duly seconded, and it cannot be altered or withtlraun without the permission of the Court. 3. When a motion and amendment are under discussion, ii shall not be competent to introduce another motion, except as an amendment to the amendment; and the question of adopting or 62 rejecting such second amendment shall be decided before any- other amendment is admissible. Action on amendments shall precede action on the original motion. 4. If a motion under debate contains two or more parts it shall, on the call of two members, at any time before the vote is finally taken, be divided and the question taken on each part. 5. A motion for adjournment is always in order. 6. Whpn a subject is under debate no motion is competent, except to adjourn the debate, to lay on the table, to postpone, to commit, to amend, or to take an immediate vote on the motion or motions before the Court. 7. A motion to adjourn, to lay on the table, or to take an immediate vote, shall be decided without debate. 8. When the time for taking np an order of the day, or for adjournment, has arrived, the Moderator shall intimate the same, and a member who may then be addressing the Court shall have the right to the floor when the business interrupted is resumed 9. It is not competent for a Court to alter a decision, unless one-fourth of the members present during the sederunt at which the deci-^ion was given, vote in favor of reconsideration ; and a motion for reconsideration is not in order if proposed by one who voted in the minority ; and notice of it must be given at the sed- erunt preceding that at which it is to be proposed. 10. A member shall not speak more than once on any motion or amendment, unless with permission of the Court, or in explanation, or to correct mistakes. 11. A speaker is not to he interrupted unless upon a call to order. When so interrupted, he shall cease speaking until the point of order is decided. The member calling to order shall state the grounds on which the call has been made ; but no other member is entitled to speak to the point of order, unless with the permission or at the request of the Moderator, with whom the decision on the point rests. 12. Wlien a member, in speaking, utters language which another member regards as offensive and censurable, the latter may require that the words of the speaker be taken down ; in 63 such case nothing further can proceed until either the speaker has withdrawn or satisfactorily explained the words complained of, or ihe words have heen taken down by the clerk ; the speaker shall then be allowed to proceed. Words thus taken down maj afterwards be considered by the Court, on the complaint so made, as a matter of business, and the speaker, if found censurable, is dealt with as the offence may require; but the business of the Court, in hand when the words were uttered, may not at the time be interrupted beyond having: the words taken down. A party in a cause, not beinor a member of the Court, may in similar cir- cumstances claim like protection. 13. When a member arises to address the Court, the Modera- tor announces his name; and when two or more members rise at the same time, he decides which of them shall speak. 14. Any member who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Moderator may appeal to the Court; and the question on such ap- peal shall be decided without debate. 15. When the Court is ready for a vote, if there is only one motion before it, the Moderator shall put the question, " Shall this motion pass, • yea' or ' nay '?" If a motion and anjendment are before the Court lie shall put the question, " Shall the motion be amended as proposed ? " And afterwards the motion, or the motion as amended, as the case may be, shall be pnt"*yea'or * nay ' ? " Before a vote is taken the doors are closed. 16. Ordinarily, a vote is taken by the members risinoj in their places, on the call of the Moderator. It is competent'for two ni embers to require the vote to be taken on a main motion bj calling the roll, or to have the state of any vote recorded. 17. It is not competent for any committee to sit during the time when the Court is sitting, without leave. 18. The clerk of a higher Court, on the receipt of papers sent up from a lower Court, endorses thereon the date of receipt, numbers the papers and authenticates the same by his signature or initials. 18. The Clerks of Church Courts shall send a copy of all docunients printed by the authority of their courts to the iibrarj of each college connected with the Church, 64 3. — STANDING ORDERS OF THE ASSEMBLY. 1. Reports of ordinations, inductions, licensure, deaths, demissions, suspensions, depositions of ministers, and of the erec- tion or dissolution of congregations within the respective Synods, shall be sent up by the clerks of these Courts so as to be in the hands of the clerk of Assembly at least eight days before the Assembly meets. 2. A large portion of the second sederunt, and such portion of other diets as the Moderator of Assembly may think proper, shall be spent in devotional services. 3. The clerks of the Assembly, together with those of Synods and Presbyteries who may be commissioners, are to meet as a Committee on Business, and arrange all such business as may be requisite previous to the first diet of the annual meeting of the Assembly. This committee, together with such members as may be appointed by the Assembly, constitute the Committee on Bills and Overtures^ which acts also as the Committee on Business, to arrange from time to time the order of business to be brought before the Court. 4. After the arrangement of business has been reported by the Committee on Bills and Overtures, and sanctioned by the Assembly, the clerks of the Assembly shall cause a docket of business "to be printed, for the inlorn»ation of members. 5 All papers shall be transmitted to one of the clerks of Assembly at least eight days belore the meeting of Assemb'y, and all such papers shall pass through the Conunittee on Bills and Overtures before presentation to the Assembly. 6. In order that all documents coming before the Assembly may be preserved in a form convenient lor reference, reports, overtures, references, appeals, extracts of minutes, and all other matters whatsoever, intended to be submitted to the Assembly, shall be written on foolscap paper on one side only, and with a margin on t!^e left hand of not less than two inches. For the sake of securing fully the ends of justice, parties who have causes to bring before the Assembly, are recommended to print copies of all papers in the cause in numbers sufhcient tor the use of mem- bers, and in a shape suitable for binding along with the printed minutes of the Assembly. 65 7. The conveners of standing committees shall give in their annual reports to the Committee on Bills and Overtures, not later than the second sederunt of the meeting of the Assembly. These mnst be in printed form, in a shape suitable for binding along »eith the printed minutes of Assembly. 8. The Assembly shall appoint a committee, of not less than two from each Synod, and not more than lour from any one Synod, to nominate members for the standing committees of the Assembly. 66 THE CHURCH— ITS COLLEGES. UNION RESOLUTION. Montreal, 1875, p. 5. The aforesaid Churches shall enter into union with the Theological and Literary Institutions which they now have; and application shall be made to Parliam:-nt for such legislation as shall bring Queen's University and College, Knox College, the Presbyterian College, Montreal, Slorrin College, Quebec and the Theological Hall at Halifax into relations to the United Church similar to those which thev now hold to their respective Churches, and to preserve their corporate existence, government and functions, on terms and conditions like to those under which they now exist; but the United Church shall not be required lo elect Trustees for an Arts' Department in any of the Colleges above-named. I. QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE. (Kingston, Ontario.) 1. HISTORICAL STATEMENT. The Presbyterian Church in connection with the Church of Scotland at its first organization in Canada, was solicitous for the education of candidates for the Ministry. In 1832 an Overture was presented to the Synod urging that an application be made to the Government of L^pper Canada to found a professorship of Theo- logy in connection with the projected King's Universitj-, or, in the event of refusal or delay, that the Synod should itself adopt a per- manent measure for the education of Ministers. For three years efforts were earnestly made to secure this object by memorials both to the Home and Imperial Governments, to all of which cour- teous and diplomatic answers were given but no real inclination shown to grant the request. The Church of England meanwhile strove to secure for itself the entire control of the large endow- ments set apart for University Education. Despairing of any benefit from King's University, a Commit- 67 tee of Synod reported five reasons for immediate action : 1, that Ministers edncated in the Colony would have advantages over strangers ; 2, that some young men are seeking- to enter the Uni- versity whom a Scottish education would debar; 3, the scanty supply of iMinisters from Scotland necessitated an immediate comm'encement: 4, that the sooner a College is planted the niore rapidly it will grow; and 5, no other Church exacts a British education for its Ministers. It was therefore urged that a College should at once be created suitable for present wants and capable of expansion, and that an effort be made to raise an endowment of $20,000. A committee was appointed to mature a scheme for the foundation of a Collegiate Institution for Theological Education which resulted in an appeal to the mother Church for advice and aid, an injunction to Presbyteries to procure subscriptions for an endowmeni, and to assist in the education of young men who might offer themselves for the Ministry. In 1837 a further effort was made to secure a Theological professorship in King's University, a delegate was even sent to England for the purpose, but all proved in vain. Finally the Synod declared that they conld not, considering the extreme urgency of the case, delay any longer to undertake the education of candidates for the Holy Ministry in these provinces, and ap- pointed a committee to report a plan by which the declaration might be carried into effect. A plan was accordingly transmit- ted to the Presbyteries for this purpose, but the Commission of 1838 seem to have been discouraged by the troubled condition of the country, and deemed it inexpedient to prosecute the work further. In 1839 the Colonial Society of Scotland while deprecating any further application to the government, recommended voluntary effort and offered £1,000 sterling to aid. As yet the views of the Canadian Church were limited to a Theological Institute, under an apprehension that funds for anything more could not be ob- tained. It was nevertheless thought by many that all the depart- ments of clerical education should be aimed at under the control of the Synod. An Act of incorporation was accordingly sought, and an elaborate plan published of twenty-three sections embrac- ing courses of Literary, Philosophical and Theological Education, more extensive than even the curricula of the Scottish Colleges, and providing for frequent examinations of students by Presby- teries. Before followmg out this enlightened scheme, another effort was made to secure the endowment of a Theological chair in King's University which had no result. An application was made to the Legislature for an Act of incorporation for a College under the corporate name of the " Trustees ot St. Andrew's College of Canada," with power to apply funds " for the susten- tation of a Bursar of Divinity in the University of King's College as soon as a Theological professorship shall be established therein for the Church of Scotland." This Bill, was however dropped. Meanwhile a Committee of the Assembly in Scotland ofiered $150 per annum to each of five young men to be educated in Scotland who should be recommended by the Canadian Synod and receive a similar amount from them. This offer while grate- fully acknowledged was not approved of, but a Bill was prepared for the establishment of an Institution in Kingston to be known as " the Scottish Presbyterian College " and it was resolved to prosecute the collection of subscriptions with the two-fold object of educating Ministers and providing a liberal education for other professions commencing w-ith two professors and two tutors. The Commission ot Synod pledged itself to raise £5,000 within six months as an endowment for one professor, the parent Church was expected to contribute another £5,000, and the Church at large £30,000, for buildings library, &c. This scheme called forth great enthusiasm and much liberality. The aim was " to establish a University in which, while one of its important ob- jects should be the training of Ministers of the Gospel to supply the long crying destitution of this land, there would also be given to our youth the fullest access to the cultivation of all the branches of a literary and scientific education. The University to be a Presbyterian University, to belong to the Presbyterian Church, and its education to be based on religious principles." In 1839, a Bill was accordingly presented to the Legislature en- titled : " An Act for the establishment of a College at Kingston by the name and style of the University of Queen's College." This Act bound the Institution to the doctrines of the Confession of Faith and to the Presbyterian Church with powers to appoint Professors and Tutors and to grant degrees. A doubt existing as to the propriety of granting the name without the prior consent of Her Majesty, the title was changed to the "University at King- ston." A lioyal Charterwas, however, graciously granted in 1841, and the University received its present honored name. It was now agreed to raise £5,000 in Canada, which, with another £5,000 from the parent Church, would be sufficient to 69 begin with. The Colonial Committee of the Church of Scotland,, having received authoriiy by the charter to do so, appointed the Rev. Dr. Liddell, of Lady Glenorchy's Church, Edinburgh, as the first Principal, even more promptly than was expected in Canada. He arrived in Kingston at the end of December, 1841, and although disappointed at finding that no preparations had been made — na building, no students, no anything, but a charter, not, however, discouraged, he resolved to commence immediately. A house was rented, the Rev. P. C. Campbell, of Brockville, was appointed classical professor, and on the 7th March, 1842, a commencement was made, with ten advanced students, and as many more in the Arts. After the first session the College removed to more com- modious premises, though nothing better than a dwelling bouse opposite St. Andrew's Church ; when, also, the venerable Pro- fessor Williamson was added to the staff ,as teacher of Mathematics. In 1842 the Synod appointed that every Professor in Queen's College being an ordained Minister of the Church, should be a constituent member of the Presbytery of Kingston, and as such, entitled to sit in all meetings of the S\ nod. So closely, too, was the Institution related to the Church that each of its congregations had power to nominate members from whom Trustees should be elected. Tenacious, however, of their promised interest in King's University, since become the University of Toronto, the Synod in 1843 proposed the transfer of Queen's to Toronto, and to unite with King's, so as to form one University for Ontario. Happily the scheme failed, and Queen's became, as it is now, the University of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. In 1846, Principal Liddell resigned his position and returned to Scotland, and Dr. Machar was appointed in his place, and discharged its duties along with the pastorate of St. Andrew's Church for the next ten years. At the same time, Professor Campbell, accepted a charge in Scotland, and subsequently became Principal of the University of Aberdeen. Professor George Romanes and Dr. Urquhart were, however, added to the staff. The University question was still unsettled, and hopes were entertained that the claims of the Church of Scotland would not be overlooked ; but the tendency of political feeling was not favorable, and in 1849 the Bill establishing the present University of Toronto crushed all expectations that any part of the University endowments would be assigned to educa- tional institutions belonging to anyoftiie churches of the province. Henceforth the friends of Queen's resolved to place the University College on a more efficient footing. In 1850, the Commission of 70 Synod issued a vigorous address to the Church and country in its behalf, and resolved that henceforth it should be one of the per- manent schemes of the Church, and supported by an annual col- lection. This address took bold grounds of objections to the University College, as not meeting the wants and just expecta- tions of the Church and country, declared it to be the imperative duty of the Presbyterian Church to maintain Queen's College and University as an Institution vital to the welfare of both Church and country ; that there might be in this great Province at least one University where literary and sicentific instruction should be combined with religion. A new interest was thus awakened in Queen's, and in 1854 the Summer Hill property on which the College now stands was purchased tor £6,000. On the resignation of Dr. Machar in 1856, Dr. Cook, of Quebec, accepted the position of Principal and Professor of Theology for a time, and Professors Weir, Lawson and Mowat were subsequently added to the stafi'. In 1859, the Rev. Dr. Leitch was secured as Principal, and under his care the College enjoyed a growing prosperity. Another vigorous attempt was, however, made to share in the surplus revenues of University College, but this also failed, and henceforth the Institution cast itself on the liberality of its con- stituents. Not deterred by difficulties, the faculties of Theology, Arts, Medicine and Law, originally contemplated by its founders were instituted, and met with gratifying prosperity ; the revenues were found adequate, its bursaries lil'erally in- creased, and its literary curriculum was assimilated to the Colleges of Scotland. ' In 1864. Dr. Leitch in the midst of his usefulness died at Kingston, in the 49th year of his age, deeply regretted. The Rev. Dr. Snodgrass, then Minister of St. Paul's Church, Montreal, was appointed his successor. In 1865, Professor Murray, in the department of Logic ; and in 1866, the late and lamented Professor Mackerras in Classics, were added to the stafl, and 'he curriculum in Arts was extended to four years. At this time, also, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons having obtained a charter was affiliated with Queen's and its own medical faculty was given up. In 1867 the College suffered a severe loss by the suspension of the Commercial Bank, by which its endow- ments were reduced from $32 000 to $10,700, and its income from $1,950 to $856, from this source, following upon which was the withdrawal of the annual parliamentary grant of $5,000. In these circumstances an earnest appeal to the Church and the country was made and a resolution adopted to maintain the University at all hazards and to meet its losses by raising an endowment of $100,000. The Church so earnestly responded to this appeal that in 1873 an endowment was obtained nearly equal to the whole lost revenue, and the permanency and prosperity of the University secured. The staff was subsequently enlarged, the faculties maintained with etRcieucy, and the number of students augmented. Then came the Union carrying the College with it. Legis- lation was readily obtained from the Provincial Assembly in 1875, and from the Dominion Parliament in 1881, which placed Queen's University and College, into relation with the United Church similar to" that which it held to the Church by which it was founded and fostered. In 1877, alter a period of thirteen years, of arduous and successtul labor for which he received the thanks of the Church, Principal Snodgrass, resigned his office and accepted an important charge in Scotland. To the vacant position Rev. Geo. M. Grant, M. A.. D.D., was appointed, under whose wise and vigorous administration the present splendid buildings have been erected and the endowments largely increased. The curriculum of Arts has also been skillfully adapted to the requirements of modern scholarship, its classes and honors opened to ladies, and its faculties well equipped with teachers of eminence in their several departments. The Presbyterian Church, of Canada, has thus obtained by the auspicious'Union an University of its own which cannot fail to exert a powerful influence for good on the higher education of the Dominion. 2. UNIVERSITY OFFICERS. Board •/ Trustees. C. F. Ireland, Esq., Kingston, Secretary-Treasurer. Chancellor. Sandford Fleming, Esq., C.E.,C.M,G. Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Very Rev. George Munro Grant, M.A., D.D. Vice- Principal. Rev. James Williamson, M.A., L.L.D. Registrar. Rev. George Bell, B.A., L.L.D. 72 College Siaf. I. — In Divinity. The Principal Primariiis Professor oj Divinity Rev. John B. Mowat, M.A Professor of Hebreio and Bibli- cal Criticism. Rev, James Carmichael, (K'mg). Lectm^er 07i Church Histoid . Rev. Donald Ross, B.D Lecturer on Apologetics. Watkins Lecturer on Elocution. IL—In Arts. Rev. J. Williamson, M. A. fhL.D. Professor of Astronomy. Rev. John B. Mowat, M. A Professor oj Hebrew Nathan F. Dupuis, M. A., F. B. S., Edin Professor of Mathematics. George McGowan Professor of Chemistry. Rev. George D. Ferguson, B. A.. Pro/es5or of History and Eng- lish Language and Litei'ature John Watson, M.A. , L.L.D Professor of Logic, Mental and Moral Philosophy and Po- litical Economy. John Fletcher, B. A., Oxon .... Professor of Classical Literature L. H. Marshal, M.A., F.R.S.C. .Professor of Physics. Rev. Alex. B. Nicholson, B. A.. Lecturer on Modern Languages and Assistant to Professor of Classics. Rev. James Fowler, M A Lecturer on Natural Science. Rev. R. Campbell, M. A. (Ren- frew) Lecturer on Political Economy, Registrar of University Council. Archibald P. Knight, M. A. Observatory Board. The Principal, Professor Williamson, M. Flanagan, Esq. Director of Obsei'vatory . Professor of Astronomy. Curators of the Library. The Principal, Profes-ors Mowat and Fletcher. 73 lAbrarian. Rev. G. Bell, L.L.D. Curators of Museum. Lecturer on Natural Science and Dr. Bell. Examiners in Gaelic. Evan MacColl, Esq., R. M. Rose, Esq., Rev. A. B. Nioholson,B. A 3. UNIVERSITY COUNCIL. The Council consists of the Chancellor, the Trustees, the members of the Senate, and thirty-three elective members. The Chancellor is elected by the Council, except when two or more candidates are nominated, in which case the election is by registered graduates and alumni. He holds office for three years, and, as highest officer of the University, presides at meet- ings of Council and Convocation, and at Statutory meetings of Senate. In his absence ht* is represented by the Vice-Chancellor. Of the elective members seven retire annually, except in every fifth year, when only five retire. Successors are elected by registered graduates and alumni. Retiring members may be re- elected. The Council has power to discuss all questions relating to the College and its welfare, to make representations of its views to the Senate or the Board of Trustees, to decide on proposals for affiliation, and to arrange all matters pertaining to the installa- tion of Chancellor, its own meetings and business, the meetings and proceedings of Convocation, and the fees for membership,, registration and voting. Convocation for the conferring of degrees, etc., is held upon the last Wednesday of April, in each 3'ear. 4. REGULATIONS AFFECTING STUDENTS. 1. Every Student shall, before Matriculation, produce a cer- tificate of character from his Minister, or some respectable person competent to grant such certificate, and at the time of his Matriculation shall subscribe the following declaration: — "I, , being now admitted a Student of Queen's College, do hereby sincerely and solemnly declare and promise that I shall at all times render due respect and obedience to the Principal, Professors, and other authorities of the 74 University, and strictly observe the Laws and Statutes tli^reof ; that I shall give a regular attendance at my classes, and shall apply myself diligently to the studies in which I am engaged, and perform to the utmost of my power the exercises pre- scribed ; that I shall conduct myself in a courteous and p aceable m inner towards my fellow Students ; and that I shall always maintain and defend the rights and privileges of the University, and never seek, in any way or manner, the hurt or prejudice thereof." 2. All Students must have their names and other particulars entered annually in the University Register, and when presenting themselves for 'Registration must produce the Treasurers receipt for fees. 3. On registering, Students shall receive tickets admitting them to the Classes which they propose to attend, 4. The ticket for each Class must be presented to the Pro- fessor before the Student can have his name entered in the roll book 5. This ticket must be presented to the Professor at the close of his course of lectures, when it will be exchanged for a certified class ticket. 6. Graduates and Under-graduates in Arts, when attending prayers, their several classes, or any College meeting, shall wear the academic costume prescribed by the College Senate. 7. At five minutes past the hour of meeting the door of the class-room shall be locked, alter which the roll shall be called. 8. Students absenting themselves from any class-meeting must explain the cause of their absence to the Professor in writing. 9. The use of tobacco in any form, and unnecessary noises during class hours, within the College Building, shall not be allowed. 10. Insubordination, immoral conduct either in or out of College, gross neglect of study, refusal to perform the appointed exercises, breach of Collegs regulations, injury to College f)roperty, and all offences of a similar kind, shall render a Student iable to the infliction of a penalty proportionate to the offence. The penalties which the College Senate may inflict shall be such as the following : — (I). Fines not exceeding, in any one case, ten dollars, (2). A note of disapprobation in the class certificate. 75 (3). Rustication for a definate period. (4). Degradation from the rank of Under-graduate. (5), Forfeiture of right to a degree. (6). Expulsion. 11. Students who do not attend four-fifths of the whole num- ber of class-meetings in a session, shall not be regarded as having attended a full session, unless the Senate, for sufficient reasons, record a decision to the contrary. 12. When applying for examination in any subject the Student must present to the Senate his certified class ticket. 13. After the Pass Examinations the Registrar shall certify on the back of the class-ticket the University standing of the Student. The Candidate for Graduation must present to the Senate the ticket so certified. 14. All intending Candidates must, at such time as the Senate shall appoint, intimate in writing to the Secretary of the Senate the particular examinations at which they propose to appear, and the Honours, if any, for which they mean to com- pete ; and before taking their places at the examination they must pay to the Secretary of the Senate the examination fee specified in the Calendar. 15. No Candidate shall be allowed to bring any book or paper to the examination. 16. No communication of any kind, by conversation, ex- changing of notes, or any other means, shall be allowed to pass from one Candidate to another during the examination. Each Candidate is expected to take particular care not to distract in any way the attention of other Candidates. 17. In each of the departments of examination written questions shall be set, to which written answers shall be given in presence of the Examiners, 18. The asking of information from Examiners respecting the contents of Examination Papers placed in the hands of Candi- dates shall be discouraged, and any Examiner may intimate hie entire disallowance of it. An explanation considered necessary shall not be made to one Candidate without being made in the same terms to all. 19. If anv Candidate be found consulting a book or note. 76 copying another Candidate's paper, or using any other unfair means of answering the questions proposed, he shall be required at once to leave the room, and shall not be permitted to appear at any remaining part of the examination, nor shall any papers which he may have before given in be sustained. Cases of this nature shall be reported to the Senate, and the Senate shall deal with them as very grave offences. ScliolarsJiips. 20. — The Senate shall award all Scholarships in the Arts, Law and Theological Faculties, by examinations, subject only to the conditions of the founders and the regulations of the Board of Trustees. 21 . The subjects of examination and all special conditions of award shall be publishetl annually in the Calendar, and shall be strictly adhered to, 22. The mirimum qualification for holding a Scholarship shall be the obtaining of one-half of the whole number of marks allotted to the subject or subjects upon which the Scholarship is awarded. Al! Candidates who are not Intrants, must be Pass men of the last preceding session of their course. 23. No Student shall hold two Scholarships. 24. When a Student gains several Scholarships of unequal amounts he shall hold the most valuable one, and the rest shall be awarded to the other competitors in the order of merit. 25. Suitable mention shall be made in the Calendar of the honour of gaining more Scholarships than one. 26.. — No Student is entitled to borrow or consult books until he produces his registration ticket. 27. A Student having deposited his registration ticket with the Librarian is entitled to borrow books. The owner may re- deem his ticket at any time by returning all books borrowed and paying all fines or charges incurred. All tickets must be re- deemed before the close of the session. 28. A Student may have in his possession at any one tmie only three volumes, unless the Librarian, for sufficient reasons, may see fit to allow him to borrow more. w 29. A volume can be retained only 14 days, and it must in- variably be returned at the expiration of that period. But it mav be re-borrowed after remaining in the Library for one day, if riot asked for in the meantime by some other person than the iormer borrower. 30. A Student desiring a volume already loaned shall leave the usual check for the same, and he shall then have the first claim upon the volume. Such volume, when returned, shall be charged to his account for three days, when, if he fails to claim it, it shall be loaned to the first applicant thereafter. 31. For every volume retained beyond the stipulated time the borrower shall pay a fine of three cents per day for every day it is so retained. But for every volume so retained, after having been notified by the Librarian, he shall pay a fine of fifty cents per day for each day it is retained after the notifi- cation . 32. Sickness or absence may be a reason for relaxing a fine, at the judgment of the Librarian. 33. If a volume become due upon a holiday it shall be held to be due on the first class day thereafter. 34. Graduates, who are not Students, may obtain the priv- ileges of the Library upon the pa) ment of three dollars per annum. 35. Dictionaries, Gazetteers, Encyclopedias, Atlases and other works of reference, may be consulted in the Reading Room, but cannot be taken out of the building. 36. Writing or marking in a borrowed book, unless for the purpose of correcting typographical errors, is strictly forbidden, and it will render the offender liable to have his Library privi- leges cancelled. 37. No borrowed book shall be taken into class to be used as a class-book. Reading Room. 38. — Tlie Registrar shall, for a fee of twenty-five cents, issue, to any registered Student applying, a check entitling him to take out books for consultation in the Reading Room. The holder, when he applies for a book for consultation is to deposit his check with the Librarian, and is to redeem it by the return of the volume consulted. 78 39. Any person, as determined by the judgment of the Librarian, may be allowed to consult books in the Reading Room, upon the payment of one dollar per annum. 40. A book received for consultation in the Reading Room is not to be taken away unless by the consent of the Librarian. 41. All noise in the Reading Room is strictly prohibited. 42. Any person violating the two preceding regulations ren- ders himself liable, upon the first offence, to such fine, not exceeding fifty cents, as the Librarian mav see fit to impose, and for subsequent offences, to having his Reading Room ticket can- celled. 43. Attendance at Church. — All Students must attend the Churches to which they proiess to belong, and produce certifi- cates of attendance from their clergymen when required. 44. Boarding. — No Student is allowed to board or lodge in any house not approved of by the Senate, except by permission of parents or guardians given in writing. Information as to approved houses may be obtained from the Registrar. The expense of suitable boarding is moderate. 45. Fees. — The following fees payable strictly in advance — class fees on University Day (I6th October); graduation fees before Convocation Day : — The classes of Chemistry and Physics, each per session $12 OD Any other class, any number of sessions 6 00 Registration and Libraiy, per session 4 00 Apparatus, per session .' , 2 00 Matriculation Examination 1 00 Pass Examination , 2 00 Doctor of Science (D. Se.) Graduation Fee 50 00 Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) " 10 00 Bachelorof Laws (LL.B.) " 10 00 Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) " 30 00 Master of Arts (M. A.) " 20 CO Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) " 20 00 Admission ad exindem gradnm, B. A 10 CO M.A 20 00 5. FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND CURRICULUM. Matriculation and pass examination begin on 1st November. The prescribed order of classes must be observed by all Stu- dents who are candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. 19 (1.) Divinity. Lectures on the Evidences of Religion natural and revealed, including the canonicity, authenticity, genuineness and credibility of the Biblical Records; the Inspiration and Authority of the Scriptures; Systematic Theology; the Pastoral Ottice; and Homiletics — with prelections and examinations on Hill's Lect- ures in Divinity, Butler's Analogy, and Greek Testament for Doctrinal Exegesis. Students have opportunities of conducting devotional exercises, practising pulpit elocution, and performing missionary work. The course extends over three sessions, that of 1881-82 being the first in order. (2.) Hebrew and Chaldee. First year. — Wolfe's Hebrew Grammar. Gen. XIV — XVIII^ Josh. VIII— X. Job, I., II, 1 Sam. I., IV. Ps. XXXV— L. Translations into Hebrew. Second year. — Gesenius' Hebrew Grammer. Exod. XXXII — XXXIV. Num. XL, XII. Jer. XII— XIV. Ps. L— LXVIl. Is. XL., XLl. Prov. XXX., XXXI. Translations into Hebrew. Third year. — Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar. Winer's Chaldee Grammar. Ps, CX— CXIX. Isaiah XL— LI. Dan. IL, IIL Ezra. IV , V. (3.) Biblical Criticism. Hebrews, James, I., IL, III., John in Greek. Biblical Her- meneutics Lectures. (4.) Apologetics. Lecturer for the session. ' (5.) Church Hisioiy. Council of Nice to the Reformation. Lecturer for the session. The Church requires the following discourses to be delivered during the course : — Homily ; Lecture and Greek Exercise j Sermon and Hebrew Exercise. (6.) Matriculation Examination, Westminster Confession ; Hill's Lectures, Bk. I. ; Gospel by Mark in Greek and English; Examination in Hebrew 80 on Regular Verbs and Pronouns, and Genesis, ch. I., with analyeiH of the Regular Verbs and Pronouns contained in it. (7.) Pass Examinations. On the work of the session. 6. DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF DIVINITY. (1.) Regulations, 1. — Candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.,) muiet be graduates in Arts of this University, or of a University whose degrees are recognized for this purpose by the Senate. 2. — The degree shall not be conferred until the Candidate has completed his Tlieological Curriculum, with a view to the minis- try in the Church to which he belongs, and has passed a satisfactory examination in the branches of Theology taught in this University. 3. — The subjects of examination shall be in two departments, the first embracing — (1) Hebrew and (2) the Evidences of Re- ligion and the Inspiration of Scripture ; and the second embracing — (1) Church History, (2) Biblical Criticism, and (3) Systematic Theology. 4. — Candidates who have completed their Theological course may be examined in either of these departments, and may defer their examination in the other department, provided there be not a greater interval than two years between their two examinations. 5. — Students who have completed all the sessions but one of their Theological course, may be admitted to examination in the first department. 6. — A Candidate may, subject to the preceding regulations, appear at any University examination in Theology, provided he gives two weeks' notice of his intention to the Registrar. 7. — When a Student who is a candidate for the degree, shall obtain at a pass examination on any subject two-thirds of the marks allotted to the subject, he may, on recommendation of the examiner, be exempted from further examination on that subject. (2.) Subjects of Examination. First Department. — 1. Evidence- of religion, and Inspiration of Scripture. 81 2. l£ebrew, Isaiah, xl — Ixvi. Chaldee, Daniel, ii., iii. Second Department. — 1. Church History — Centuries, i — iii; the Reformation ; the Church in Scotland. 2. Biblical Criticism — Epistle to Romans in Greek ; Biblical Hermeneutics ; Hammonds' Textual Criticism of New Testament. Introduction to Pentateuch and Gospel of John. 3. Systematic Theology — Person of Christ, Doctrine of Sin, Doctrine of the Atonement, Justification, Work of the Holy Spirit. The following books may be consulted : — Palej^'s Evidences. Butler's Analogy, Tulloch's Burnett Prize on Theism, Moxley^s Bampton J^ectures on Miracles, Trench on the Miracles (prelim- inary essay) ; Westcott on the Canon of the New Testament; Lee on Inspiration ; Dorner on the Person of Christ; Liddon's Bamp- ton Lectures on our Lord's Divinity ; Tulloch on the Christian Doctrine of Sin; Crawford on the Atonement; Grotius de satis- factione (yhristi; Hill's Lectures in Divinity; Christian Dogmatics, (Van Oosterzee's and Martensen's) ; Keil on the Old Testament, andBleek on the New Testament ; Killen's Old Catholic Church; Fisher's History of the Reformation ; Biblical Hermeneutics (Elliott and Hafsha. ) students' missionary association. This Association holds a weekly meeting on Saturday morn- ing, in the Divinity class-room. In addition to devotional exer- cises and the ordinary business of the Association, reports are read by members from time to time, respecting the fields occupied by them durir)g the preceding summer under the Home Mission Board of the General Assembly, A Sabbath morning prayer meeting is held in the classical room under the management of the Association. The Association also assists the Convener of the Presbytery's Home Mission Committee in filling appointments for Sabbath day services in the neighborhood of Kingston. 7. SCHOLARSHIPS IN ARTS. (L) Conditions. Scholarships in Arts have endoivment nominations connected with them, securing exemption from class fees for one session, and thereby adding from |18 to |24 to the given value of each. 6 82 Any student who passes in Englisli is eligible for a scholar- fillip ; but scholarships marked close can be held only by students having in view the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, being given by their founders upon that condition. Scholarships awarded upon matriculation examinations are tenable during the first session, and those awarded upon sessional examinations are tenable during the following session, except open scholarships, gained by students in the last year of their course in Arts, which are paid at once. Successful candidates for scholarships must make at least two-thirds the number of marks allotted to the subject or sub- jects upon which the scholarship is awarded. (2.) Junior Matriculation * Mackerras' Memorial. — Value, $100. Awarded upon the marticulation examinations in Latin and Gre^k. Gunn. — Value, $100. Awarded upou the matriculation ex- amination for General Proficiency. VVatkins. — Value, $80. Awarded upon the matriculation examination in Classics, Mathematics and English, and tenable only by candidates who have spent one year at the Kmgston Col- legiate Institute. Grant. — Value, $60, Awarded to the matriculant who passes the best examination in English Composition. Leitch Memorial No. 1. — Value, $57. Awarded upon the matriculation examination in JStathematics. Rankine. (Close.) — Value $55. Awarded upon the matricu- lation examination in English. Mowat. — Value, $50. Awarded to the be.«t candidate at a special oral examination on Arithmetic. Competition will take place on 2nd October. Marion Stewart McDonald. — Value, $100. Given to a de- serving; student or students from Glengarry Co., Ont., and awarded after the matriculation examination. M. C. Cameron.— Value, $60. Given to the best Gaglic scholar, reader or speaker. The examination takes place after the matriculation examinations. 83 (3.) Awarded on Sessional Examinations, St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. (Close).— Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Greek. Toronto. (Close.) — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Junior Physics. Class Memorial. (Close ) — Value, $35. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Junior Mathematics. Mclntyre. (Close.) — Value, $50. Awarded upon the ses- sional examination in Senior Mathematics. Church, No. 1. (Close.) — Value, $65. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Junior Greek. Church, No. 2. (Close.)— Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Rhetoric and English Literature. Buchan, No, 1. (Close.) — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Philosophy (Mental and Moral), Tenable during the first year in Theology. Buchan, No. 2. (Close.)— Value, $100. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Physics. Tenable during the first year in Theology. McNab and Horton. (Close.) — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Senior Chemistry. McGillivray. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional ex- amination in Junior Latin. Grant. — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional examina- tion in Junior Chemistry. Nickle. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examina- tion in Natural Science. Cataraqui. — Value, $50, Awarded upon the sessional ex- amination in History. Kingston. Ladies — Value, $35. Awarded upon the sessional examinations in Senior French and German. 8. SCHOLARSHIPS IN THEOLOGY. (1.) Matriculation. David Strathern Dow.— Value, $100. 84 Dominion. — Value, $80. Open to students belonging to any Presbyterian Church in the Dominion, Buchan, No. 3. —Value, $75, Church of Scotland, No. 1.— Value, $60. Church of Scotland, No. 2.— Value, $50. (2.) Awarded at Close of Session. Anderson. — Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional exami- nation of the first year, Hugh McLennan. — Value, $25. Awarded upon the best ses- sional examination in Church History. Church of Scotland, No. 3.— Value, $50. Awarded upon the sessional examinations of the first year. Mackerras' Memorial Prize. — Value, $25 in books. Awarded upon the sessional examination in Greek Testament Exegesis. Leitch Memorial, No. 2. — Value, $80. Awarded upon a ses- sional examination, and tenable through three successive years, should the successful candidate, after the completion of his Theo- logical curriculum at this University attend a Scottish University. Candidates must have the degrees of B.A. The next con) petition will take place in April, 1884 or 1886. Subjects of examination: — the Epistles to Romans and Hebrews, Butler's Analogy, and the Theological Lectures of the session. Spence. — Value, $60. Awarded upon the sessional exami- nations at the close of the first year in Theology. The next competition will take place in 1884. (3.) Church Bursaries. • These are awarded to deserving students, who have not ob- tained scholarships, and who are preparing for the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Recipients must sign a written obligation to repay the money should they change their intention with regard to the ministry. Recommendations accom- panying contributions for the benefit of particular students, whether matriculants or not, are duly observed. 9. UNIVERSITY PRIZES. These are prizes in money for literary articles, essays, etc., 85 as specified under each particular prize. The prizes are given at Convocation. Conditions of Competition. 1. Competitive papers (except for Thorburn, which see) must be given in to the Secretary of the Senate not later than the 2nd November. 2. Each paper is to bear a motto, instead of the author's name, and to have attached to it a sealed envelope, bearing the same motto and containing a written declaration over the author's signature, to the effect that it is his unaided composition. 3. The envelopes attached to successful papers shall be opened and the writers' names made known at the closing Con- vocation of the session. 4. The best productions must be reported by the examiners to be of sufficient merit. 5. All successful productions shall be the property of the University, and shall be at the disposal of the Senate. Lewis. — Value $25. Given for the best lecture on Luke xviii., 9-14 inclusive. Open to students of Theology. Macpherson — Value $25. For the best essay on the Influence of Britain on India. Open to registered students. Carmichael — Value $25. For the best essay on the Spec- troscope and Spectrum Analysis. Open to registered students of the present or preceding session. MacLennan. — Value $25. For the best essay on Recent English Psychology. Open to registered students of the present or preceding session. Two prizes, each of the value of ten dollars in books, will be annually oflered for competition among under-graduates, for the best composition in Latin and Greek prose respectively, on subjects prescribed. Chancellor's Essays. — Two prizes of $50 each ; to be awarded for the best English essays on subjects prescribed. To be sent in to the University Registrar on or before University Day. If the essays be not of sufficient merit, the prizes will be open for another competition: Thorburn. — Value $40. Historical. To be prescribed. 86 10. MEDALS. No Gold Medal 7vill be awarded to any candidate who fails to obtain three- fotirths of the whole number of marks. N'o Silver Medal will be awarded to any candidate who fails to obtain at least tiuo-thirds of the whole number of the marks. Prince of Wales' Gold Medal in Classics. — For the best examination on the honour work in Latin and Greek. Upen to all registered students. Carruthers' Gold Medal in Mathematics. — For the best examination on the honour work in Mathematics. Open to all registered students. Carruthers'* Gold Medal in Chemistry. — For the best exami- nation on the honour work in chemistry. Open to all registered students. The Mayor's Gold Medal in Mental and Moral Philosophy. — For the best examination on the honour work in Mental and Moral Philosophy, as prescribed for the session. Open to all under-graduates or graduates taking the honour work in those subjects. Chancellor's Gold Medal in History, and English Language and Literature, — For the best examination on the honour work in those subjects, with an essay on Representative Government. Open to undergraduates or graduates taking the honour work. Graduates' Gold Medal in Political Economy. — For the best examination on the honour work in Political Economy. Open to students attending classes in Arts, Law, Medicine or Theology. Prince of Wales' Silver Medal in Modern Languages. — For the best examination on the honour work in French and Ger- man. Open to under-graduates or graduates taking the honour work in that subject. Prince of Wales' Silver Medal in Natural Science. — For the best examination in the honour work in Natural Science. Open to under-graduates or graduates taking the honour work in that subject. Prince of Wales' Silver Medal in Classics. — For the candi- date who stands second in the examination on the honour work in Latin and Greek. 8Y 11, EXTRACTS — BEPORT TO ASSEMBLY, 1882. Legislation. St. John, N.B.: App p. 10. — As soon as the decision of the Privy Council in the Temporalities Fund was known, application was made to the Dominion Parliament for remedial legislation. So warm and universal was the sympathy felt for the University, that the Bill passed through the House of Commons and the Senate without a single voice against it, and is now fortified by the triple brass of royal charter, the Provincial Legislature and the Dominion Parliament. Freparaiory Depariment. The Preparatory Department, which existed for three years, has been abolished, with the sanction of the Church, and to the great satisfaction of the Professors. Evidently the benefits of university and theological training can be fully enjoyed only by those who have been well grounded in elementary studies, and nowhere can this drill be given so well as in High Schools and Academies. 12. STATISTICS. Students, 1881. The number of students registered for the season of 1881 and 1882 in Arts and Divinity is two hundred and sixty-one, of whopa sixty are studying for the ministry. An increase of students in twelve years fVom 99 to 261, sufficiently illustrates the growth of Queen's, and its importance to the Chnrch and the country. Students, 1881-82. In Arts, 174; in Theologv, 16 ; in Law, 3; in Medicine, 68» Total, 261. Graduates from 1841 to 1882. LL.D., 16; D.D., 35; B.D., 8; B.Sc, 3; LL.B., 5; B.A., 314; M.A., 82; M.D, 351 ; Fellows R.C.P.S.K., 16 ; Licentiates R.C.P.S.K., 62. Total, 892. Special Finances. 1882 App. p. 102. — The establishment by the Assemblyof 88 1881 of a Common Fund for its Theological Colleges in Ontario and Quebec, has been nobly responded to by the Church, from which $4000, the least sum required for the Theological Depart- ment, is likely to be received. Special subscriptions for the Library Fund, amounting to $1000, have also been received. For an additional chair in Arts, and the long-desired third chair in Theology, an appeal was made to the friends of the University, resulting in subscriptions of $7,500 a year for five years. Ordinary Revenue. Receipts $20,904 58 Expenditure 21,269 95 Deficit 365 37 Scholarship ii and Prize Essays. Receipts $3,835 08 Disbursements 1,929 38 Balance on hand 1.9U5 70 Assets and Liabilities. $311,092 56. \'' The Calendar, with full information respecting the faculties of Theology, Arts, Law, and Medicine can be obtained on application to tlie Registrar. The royal charter of Queen's College, conferring University powers ; the Ontario Union Act, 38 Vict., Cap. 76, assented to December 21st, 1874, creating besides the Chan- cellor and Vice-Cliancellor. defining the powers and mode of election of the former; creating also a " Council," with ex officio and elective members ; together with the "Statutes, Rules and Ordinances of Queen's University and College," amended up to October 26th, 1875, are printed in full in " Taylor's Public Statutes relating to the Presbyterian Church in Canada." The Ontario Act having been declared ultra vires by the Privy Council, a l»ominion Act, intituled "An Act respecting Queen's College at Kingston," 45 Vic, Cap. 123, was passed and assented to in IS81, and simply confirms the Ontario Act and all the acts of the Corporation and Council •done iander its provisions. II.— KNOX COLLEGE. I. — HISTORICAL STATEMENT. This eminent seat of Theological learning is said to have commenced its career in an upper room at the residence of one of its professors in James Street. Toronto, in 1844, immediately after the great ecclesiastical revolution in Scotland in the notable year 1843. The Presbyterian Church of Canada was then formed. 89 in sympathy, although not in connection, witli the Free Church of Scotland, and among its earliest acts was the creation of an institution for the education of its ministers. A temporary habita- tion was secured ior the College in hired rooms now forming part of the Queen's Hotel. An arrangement was made with the Rev. Mr. King, then a minister of the Free Church, afterwards settled in Halifax, N. S , and with the Rev. Henry Esson, of St. Gabriel Street Church, Montreal, to give instructions to such students in Theology and Literature as might offer themselves for the Minis- try. The Rev. Dr. Burns of Paisley having accepted the pastorate of Knox Church, Toronto, agreed at the same time to devote himself to the work of instructing students. As the result of this movement fourteen students were enrolled in various stages of literary progress and arranged into classes. The Synod which met at Hamilton in 1846 gave the institution the name of *' Knox College." This same year the Rev. R. McCorkle of St. Nimans, Scotland, gave temporary services as Professor of Divinity and the Rev. Wm. Rintoul of Streetsville in the departments of He- brew and Biblical Criticism. An Academy for secular learn ing,and as a preparatory school, was also associated with the College, at the head of which the Rev. Mr. Gale was placed. The Synod of 1847, judging that the increase of students required the undivided services of the Professor of Theology, separated the professorship from the pastorate of Knox Church, at the same time warmly thanking Dr. Burns for his valuable services to the College for two successive sessions. The same Synod instructed Dr. Bayne, of Gait to proceed to Scotland, and in conference with the Colonial Committee of the Free Church, to secure a permanent Professor of Divinity. This led to the appointment of the Rev. Michael Willis, D.D., to the vacant office which he held as pro- fessor and principal for twenty-three years, resigning in 1870; and as Emeritus professor till his decease in 1879. In 1849 the Boarding House for students was established. For several years efforts were also made to prepare a Constitution and an Act of Incorporation for the College. The Academy was finally given up in 1852, and interim arrangements were made for the pre- liminary training of students. On the decease of the Rev. H. Esson in 1853, the Rev George Paxton Young, LL.D., then Minis- ter of Knox Church, HamiUon, was appointed '• Second professor of Divinity in Knox College," to whom also was assigned "the departments of Logic, Mental and Moral Philosophy and the Evidences of Natural and Revealed Religion." He held this 90 position till 1868, when he took charge of the Preparatory Department; resigning connection with the College in 1872 od accepting the Chair of Metaphysics and Ethics in the University College, Toronto. In 1864 the Rev. John Laing resigned hi& tutorship having accepted the charge of the Church in Scar- borough, and Mr. Smith was appointed to take charge of the preparatory classes ol English, Latin, Greek and Mathematics^ and to superintend the Boarding House. In 1855 a literary curri- culum was devised, consisting of a preliminary class for prepara- tory studies and a subsequent three years' course in the advanced departments of Collegiate learning. The same year the Synod after much debate decided in favor of deeding the College pro- perty to the principles of the Church as defined in the Standards^ the property to be held by Trustees elected annually by the Synod. A Committee was appointed to obtain such a deed, to receive subscriptions, to get plans and estimates for a new building,, and to report to a special meeting of Synod if necessary. In the meantime Elmsly Villa, once the official residence of the Gover- nors of Upper Canada was purchased at a fair price, and with the addition of a wing, was prepared as a College and resident Boarding House, and so used for nineteen years. In 1856 it was found desirable to establish a third theological chair for the departments of Evidences and Church History, to which the Eev. Dr. Burns was appointed and relieved from the pastorate of Knox Church, which position he held till the resignation of the professorship in 1H64 and as Emeritus till his decease in 1869. In 1866 Professor Caven was appointed to the Chair of Exegetical Theology to include the departments of Evidences, Bil)lical Criticism and Interpretation of Scripture, and in 187n was appointed Principal. In 1867 Dr. Proudfoot was appointed Lec- turer on Homiletics, and his services have been continued from year to year. Dr. Ure was appointed at the same time but resigned in 1870. In 1871 the Rev. Dr. Inglis was appointed to the Chair of Systematic Theology, but resigned in 1873 to accept a pastorate in Brooklyn, N.Y. ; and in the same year the Rev. Wm. McLaren, then o'f Knox Church, Ottawa, was appointed his successor. In 1872 the Rev. Dr. Gregg, then Minister of Cooke's Church, Toronto, was appointed Professor of Apologetics. A vigorous and successful effort was made in 1873-74 for the erection of more convenient and commodious premises. A fine site was procured at the head of Spadina Avenue, subscriptions to the amount of $122,000 obtained, and in 1874 the present 91 handsome College was occupied. Its mass.ve Proportions and aspiring pinnacFes worthily represent the Church to wh ch it beloncTs and the purpose to which it is consecrated, li has a fronta'oe of 250 feet, wings running back 150 feet, a tower rising over the front entrance 130 feet. It contains spacious Corridors, Lecture Rooms, Private Rooms, Dormitories and Dmmg Uall, with all the conveniences and com tons of a first-class, residence and represents a cost of not less than $150,000. The Act of Incorporation of " Knox College " was obtained from the United Parliament of Upper and Lower Canada in 1858. It defines the powers and privileges of the College in tne usual terms, and gave the Synod the special and peculiar power to define for itself the Theological doctrines and principles which shall be taught in the College and to declare in what books and documents these principles and doctrines are contained not afterwards to be revocable by the Synod, This peculiar form of Act arose from an aversion on the part of the friends of the Church in Parliament to Legislate in any way on matters ot religion, deeming the name of the Church m the Act a sufficient securitv for the faithful administration of the Trust. The Synod havin^: however, a different opinion insisted unanimouslv that tne principles of the Church to be taught in the College should be explicitly stated in the Act and accepted the compromise oflfered of the power to legislate on this point for itself. The Union Act of 1874 confirmed^without altering the provisions of tlie Act oi 1858. The only amending legislation that has been ound necessary is the short Act of 1880 granting to " Knox College as was at first intended, but for special reasons deferred, the power of conferring the degrees of B.D. and D.D. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. " The Synod in accordance with the terms of the Act for the incorporation of Knox College, at its first session after the passing of the Act, resolved and declared, — That the principles and doctrines to be taught in Knox Col- lege by the professors and tutors, or other persons who shall from time to time, and at all times hereafter, be f "^pl^y^^ or appointed in giving instruction in the said College, shal be such and such only as are consistent with and agreeable to the con- fession of Faith,' the 'Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and the
$10, for Church History: Closing Examination Dunbar, $50, for Apologetics : Closing Examination. Gillies, (II.), $40, lor Bible Criticism : Closing Examination. 95 Second Year. J. A. Cameron, (I.), $60, General Proficiency in Closing Examination. Knox Church, Toronto, G--), $40, Church History : Closing Examination. Loghrin, $50, Systematic Theology: Closing Examination. Alexander, (II.), $50, Exegetics : Closing Examination. Knox Church, Toronto, (11. ), $40, Apologetics : Closing Examination. Heron, $40, for best average Examination by Student who has not gained another Scholarship. Third Year. Bonar-Burns, $100, General Proficiency ; Closing Examina- tion. Fisher, (I.) $60, Systematic Theology : Closing Examina- tion. Fisher, (IL), $60, Exegetics: Closing Examination. Cheyne, $40, for best average Examination by Student who has not gained another Scholarship. Second and Third Years. Boyd, $40, Homiletics: Closing Examination. Smith, $50, Essay — (prescribed.) First, Second and Third Years. Clark Prize I — (Lange's Commentary) New Testament,Greek: Closing Examination. Clark Prize II. — (Lange's Commentary) Old Testament, Hebrew : Closing Examination. Gaelic Scholarship— $40, for Proficiency : may be held by a Student who has taken another. First and Second Years. Prince of Wales Prize — $60, (for two years) Essay pre- scribed, to be given on 31st October. 6. DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF DIVINITY. By the Act 44 Victoria, Chapter 81, passed in 1881, by the 96 Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Knox College, was invested with the power of Conferring Degrees in Divinity, B.D., and D.D., the enacting clauses of which are as follows: Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as fol- lows : 1. The Senate of Knox College, shall have power to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity upon graduates in Arts of such University as the said Senate shall recognize for that purpose, as well as upon such Students of the said College as are now taking the regular course of study there- in, or have, before passing of this Act, completed the said course, and are now ordained Ministers of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, subject, however, in either case, to such regulations as to examination or otherwise as may, from time to time, be pre- scribed by by-law of the said Senate. 2. The said Senate shall also have power to confer the hon- orary degree of Doctor of Divinity, and may make by-laws and regulations touching any matter or thing pertaining to the con- ditions on which said degree may be conferred. Senate Regulations. Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (B. D.) : 1. Candidates for this degree must be graduates in Arts of some approved University : bui Students who have already com- Sleted tlie Literary Course in Knox College, and are now in the [inistry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and also Students who are now taking the regular course in Knox College, may become candidates. 2. Candidates must have completed a course of Theological study in this College, or in some Theological School approved by the Senate. 3. This degree cannot be conferred earlier than one year after the completion of the ordinary Theological Course. 4. The subjects of examination shall be arranged into two departments, as follows: First Department. (1) Latin— Augustini, tie Doctrina Christiana, Lib. I. (2) Crwfc— Gospel of 97 Luke and Epistle to Romans (3) Hebrew- Genesis, chs. 1-5 (inclusive) ; Psalms 2,8,19,45,72, 110. (-1) .4pooi<7( a'cs— Ruwlinson's Historical EvideiiCi s ; Farrar's Critical History of Free Thought ; Flint's Anti-theistic Theories ('>) Church History and Church Government— KWlen's Ancient Church. (C) ISyMewMic TAcoiosri/ -Westminster Confession of Faith ; Bannerman on Inspirttion- (7) Textual Criticmn and C«no;i—Scriviner's Introduction to the Criticism of the New- Testament ; Westcott's History of the New Testament Canon. ^ Second Department. (1) Greefc— Justin Martvr, Apol. I. (2) Hehrevj and Chaldee—Isainh, chs. 1-6 Daniel, chs. 3-5. (3) cfmrch History— Fishtv's Reformation. (4) Systematic Theology— TiiTvettmi, Tom. II.; Locus, Decimus Quartus, Quaest, I., II., X.— XIV.; Cunningham's Historical Theology, Vol. I. (5) J^reg-e^ics— Fairbairn's Hermeneutics ; Ellicott on Galatians. (G) Horniletics oMd Pastora.l Theology —Consult Shedd's Homiletics and Van Oosterzee's Practical Theology. 5. Candidates may take, at one examination, the whole of tlie work in both departments, but not earlier than the month of March after the completion of the ordinary Theological Course. 6. The examination in the two departments may be taken at different times In this case the examination in the First De- £artment shall not usually be taken earlier than the month of [arch next following the completion of the ordinary theological course; but students who shall have averaged not less than sixty per cent, ot the maximum number of marks in the examin- ations of the jji'eceding year shall be allowed to take this examin- ation at the close of their ordinary course. The examination in the Second Department cannot be taken earlier than the March following or later than two years from that date. 7. Candidates are required to communicate their names, to- gether with attestations of their qualifications, as specified in the foregoing regulations, to the Secretary of the Senate, at least two months before the day appointed for the examination. 8. The fee for the Degree of B. D. shall be ten dollars ($10) to be paid to the Secretary previously to its being conferred. 7. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. To encourage Students to take a University Course, a limited number of Scholarships is offered for competition to Under- graduates of the University of Toronto who are prosecuting their studies with a view to the Ministry of the Presbyterian Chtirch in Canada. In order to hold any of these Scholarships, it is necessary to give attendance on the Lectures of the year in Uni- versity College. 7' 98 1. For Students who have passed their Matriculation : 1. St. James' Square Church, Toronto $60 2. Knox Churcli, Stratford 50 2. For Students of the Second Year: 1. Alexander, 1st $;ts for Gaelic services in certain parts of the Church has made it desirable that some instruction sliould al^o be given in that tongue. In addition to the ordinary subjects taught in the clasess as prescribed for each year an optional honor course, is pro- vided in which attendance at lectures is not required but to which certilicates of honor, scholarships, medals, and fellowships are attached. There is also provision for a post-graduate course of one year. By its Charter, the College possesses authority to confer the degrees of B.[). and D.D., either upon its own Students, or upon others who may comply with the prescribed conditions. The degree of B.I)., is conferred upon those who successfully pass an examination on the subjects contained in the honor and post- graduate courses. These Scholarships are upon a fairl}' liberal scale varying in value from twenty to one iiundred dollars, be- sides a number of prizes, and are offered in theseveral years to those standing higiiest in the prescribed subjects; and a fellowship of the value of five hundred dollars (|5u6), is awarded annually to the Student standing relatively highest in all the years, to enable him to take an additional session abroad. The College already in its brief career of sixteen years has seventy-eijiht graduates, nearly all of whom are filling positions of honor ami usefulness in different parts of the Church Of this number twenty-six or one-third of the whole, are able to conduct services in two languages. The College has many external advantage.s arising from its situation. The City of Montreal, the largest in the Dominion, is a great Presbyterian centre, contain ing in addition to tiie College, sixteen Presbyterian Churches, thirteen ot which are under the General Assembly. Every facility is thus uffbrded for becoming acquainted with Church work, for the study of pulpit eloquence, tor active Christian benevolence. 105 and for the enjoyment of Christian hospitality. Students de- sirious of acquiring a practical acquaintance with the French language, find in the city the amplest opportunities. In addition to McGill University with which the College is affiliated, there are three Protestant schools of Theology as well as various Scientific and Art Institutions that are available for general cul- ture. Students also preparing for .the foreign mission fields, may find the best facilities for the study of medicine in connection with the medica! faculty of McGill University. . The Act of incorporation and by-laws are almost identical in terms with those of Knox College, the only difference being that "members in full communion" with the Church as well as Min- isters and Eiders may be placed on the Board of Management. 2 — COLLEGE OFFICERS. Board of Management. David Morrice, Esq., Chairman. John Stirling, Esq., Secretary. Rev. R. H. Warden, Treasurer. The Members are annually appointed by the General Assembly. Senate, Rev. D. H. MacVicau, D D., LL.D , President. Rev. Professor Campbell, M.A., Secretary. The Members are annually appointed by the General Assembly. PriTicipal. Rev. D. H. MacVicar, D.D., LL.D. Registrar. Rev. John Campbell, M.A. Dean of Residence and Librarian. Rev. W.J. Dey, M.A. Staf. Kev. D H. MacVicar, D.D., LL.D., Principal, and Professor of Systematic Theology, Homiletics and Church Government. Rev. John Campbell, M.A., Professor of Church History and Apolosjetics. Rev. D. Coussirat, B.D., B.A., French Professor of Theology. Rev. John Scrimger, M.A., Professor of Old and New Testament Exegesis. 106 Rey. a. B. Mackay, Lecturer in sacred Rhetoric and Elocution, . Neil MacNish, B.D , LL.D., Lecturer in the Gaelic Lan- REVguage and Literature. Rev. D. Coussirat, B.D , B.A., Lecturer in Oriental Language (in McGill College). Rev. W. J. Dey, M.A., Lecturer in Classics and Mathematics. A. C. Hutchison, Esq., Lecturer in Ecclesiastical Architecture. John McLaren, Esq., Lecturer in Sacred Music. 3. — regulations affecting students. 1. Students who desire to enter upon a course of Theological Study in this College, other than those who have completed their course of three years in its Literary Department, must present to the Registrar for transmission to the Senate, before the 5th of October: — (1.) A Presbyterial Certificate; (2.) Evidence of having obtained the degree of B. A. at Queen's University, McGill University, the Uni- versity of Toronto, Ualhousie College, or other recognized institution ; (3.) A certificate of having passed at least one examination in Hebrew. 2. Regular Students in the preparatory department, who have passed the sessional examination of the third year in that depart- ment, are not again required to stand an examination for entrance into theology, but are entitled to take their place in the Theologi- cal Classes on presenting the usual Presbyterial certificate, together with that of the Senate to their having passed the said examination. 3. Divinity Students who have already taken a part of their Theological course in other recognized institutions will be admitted on the presentation of regular certificates of good standing and dismission from the authorities of such institutions, to their standing in this College. 4. Occasional students may be admitted to attendance upon courses of lectures on presenting a Presbyterial order to that effect, or on payment of the fee of four dollars for each course. 107 or of ten dollars for all the courses. Such occasional Students are not required to pass the terminal or sessional examinations, nor are they eligible for the scholarships and other rewards open to regular students. Should they, however, desire to take the sessional examinations, certificates of their proficiency may be fiven them by the Professors whose lectures they have attended. 'he Senate may remit the fees in special cases. 4. THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM. The course of instruction in Theology extends over three sessions of six months each. In addition to the ordinary subjects taught in the classes of the various Professors as prescribed for each year, in which every student must pass an examination at the close of the session, an honor course is provided, which is optional, and in which no lectures are given, but to which certi- ficates of honor, scholarships and medals are attached. Ordinary Course. First Y EKB..—Deimrtinent I.—SysUmxitic Theoloijt/ (1.) Theology proper ; Nature and attributes of God— the trinity ; the Divinity of Christ ; the Holj Spirit ; Decrees of God- -Creation— Providence. (2.) Anthropology ; Origin. Nature and Original State of Man ; Covenant of works ; the Fall ; Nature of Sin ; Free Agency. Department II .—Apologetics (1.) Natural Theology, including Foundations of Natural Religion ; History of Religion and of Natural Theology ; Arguments for the Being and Attributes of God, a Future State, etc. ; Refutation of Anti- Theistic systems. (2.) Connection of Natural and Revealed Religion. (3.) Evi- dences of ChristiarJty, inckiding the Genuineness, Credibility and Divinity of the Old and New Testament Scriptures. Department III.— Church History. (1.) Old Testament History. (2 ) History of the Jews from the Restoration to the Birth of Christ. (3.) New Testament His- tory, including a Harmony of the Gosi>el narratives. (4 ) The Connection of Sacred and Profane History. (5.) Geography and Antiquities of the Bible. Department IV. — Sacred Literature. (1.) Introduction to the Old and New Testaments. (2.) Bible Criticism, Restoration of the Text of the Old and New- Testaments. (3.) Principles of Herraeneutics ; Inspiration; Canon. (4.) Read- ings in Biblical Hebrew and Greek. Department V.—Homiletics. (1.) Historical Introduction. (2.) Principles of Homiletics. (3.) Structure of Sermons and Art of Preaching. Homiletical Exercises, including Criticism, etc. Department. VI.— Thcologie Francaise. (1.) Vie de J6sus. (2.) Th6orie de la prfidication. (3.) Exercises homil6tiques. Department VII.— -Sacred Rhetoric and Elocution. Students of the first year are required to prepare and deliver before the close of the Session a Homily, the subject of which will be prescribed by tlie Principal. 108 Honor Course and First Examination for degree q/ B. D. to Students in course. The books of the Honor Course in each year are generally selected from among those to which attention" has been directed, and a partial analysis of which lias been given in the classes, 1.— Westminster Con fessiou of Faith. 2.— Rawlinson's Historical Evidences,. 3. — Davidson's Introduction to the New Testament. 4— Book of Genesis, Chaps. 1-4 (Hebrew). 5.- Gospel according to Mark (Greek). 6.— Killen's Ancient Church, Vol. I. Ordinai'y Course^ Second Ye.a.r. -Department I.— Systematic Theology. (1.) Soteriology (begun) Plan of Redemption— Covenant of Grace; Person of Christ. (2.) i^oteriology ; Offices of Christ ; the Atonement ; Grace ; Regeneration; Faith; Justification; Santification. Department IT.— Apologetics.— (1.) History of Unbelief and of Christian Apolo- getics, with a review of the priilciple objections to Christianity and Divine Revelation in the past. (2.) Analysis and refutation of the leading systems of Unbelief in the present. Department III.— Church History. (1.) History, Literature, Constitution and Cultus of the Church in the Apostolic, Patristic and Scliolistic periods. (2.) His- tory of the Jews and of Cliristiau Missions during the same periods. (3.) Progress of Error, and Witnesses for the Truth before the Reformation. Department IV.— Sacred Litemture, inchiding Exeaetics. (1 ) Exegetical Exercises in Old Testament (Hebrew). (2.) Exegetical Exercises in New Testa- ment (Greek). (The portion of Scripture to be recul, with appropriate Comm^ntarici, xoill be made known at the cammeticement of the Session). Department V.—Theologie FrancaL-,e. (1.) Vie de St. Paul. (2) Tlifeologie pastorale. (3.) Exercices homil6ti(iues. Department VI.— Sacred Rhetoric and Elocution. Department VII- Sacred Music. (Optional). Students of the second year are required to prepare and deliver before the close of the Session a Lecture, the subject of which will be prescribed by the Professor of Church History and Apologetics, Honor Course and Second Examination for degree of B.I), to Students in course. 1. — Jacob's Ecclesiastical Policy. 2.— Farrnr's Critical History of Free Thought. 3.— Shedd's Homiletics. ' 4. — Fairbairn's Hermeneutics. 5.— Book of Ruth (Uebrew). 6.— Epistle to Romans (Greek). Ordinary Course. Third Ykwl.— Department I.— Systematic Theology. 1.— The Decalogue; Means of Grace ; Tlie Sacraments. 2. — Escliatology ; State of the Soul after Death; Second Advent; Resurrection— Final Judgment ; the End of the World Books : Hodge, Turretine, Calvin, Thornwell, Bartlet, Eeid. 109 Department IL— Church History. (1.) History of the Reformation. (2.) History of the Protestant Church since the Refoniiation, with special reference to the Reformed Churches o^ Great Britain and Ireland, and their branches in America. (3.) History of Christian Missions and of the Jews. (4.) History of the Romish and Greek Churches since the Reformation. (5.) Review of existing dencminatious. Department III - -Exegetics. (1.) Exegetical Exercises in Old Testament Hebrew. (2.) Exe^^etical Exercises in New Testament Greek. (Th^ portions of Scripture to be read, with appropriate Commentaries, will he made bnown at the commencement of the SessionJ. Department IV. - Church Government. (1 ) Historical View of Forms of Church Government. (2.) Development of Scriptual Form, and Refutation of Errors. (3.) Church Polity— Forms of Process, etc. Department V.— Pastoral Theology. (1.) Personal Qualifications and Duties of the Minister. (2 ) Social and public duties. (3.) The care of Souls in general. (4.) Special Pastoral Work. Department VI.— Theologie Francaise. (1.) Apolog6ti(iue. (2.) Dogmatique de Martensen ; etude critique. (3.) Exercises homil6tiques. Department VII. — Ecclesiastical Architecture. Students of the third year must prepare a Popular Sermon, and Greek and Hebrew Exercises with additions, and deliver the Sermon. The Subjects of the exercises will be prescribed— that of the Popular Sermon by the Professor of Church History; and of the Exercises and Additions by the Professor of Exegeti- cal Theology. Honor Course and Third Examination for degree of B.D. io Students in course. 1.— Augustine, De Doctrina Christiana, Lib. I. (Latin). 2.— Calvin's Iiisti- tutes. Book IV. 3 —Lightfoot's Commentary on the Philippians. 4.— Hodge on the Atonement. 5.— Bungener's Historj' of the Council of Trent 6.— Psabns i. ii., xxiii., xlii., li., ciii., ex. (Hebrew). ' Post- Graduate Course (Optional). Fourth year. Department I .—Systematic TTieology.-MnTteusen. Depart' meat II.— Church History.— Hagenhach. Department III.— Apologetics.— ChristUah. Department IV —Canonicity. -Yfestcott. Department V.— Hebrew and Chaldee.— Daniel. Psalms and Vulgate. Department VI.— Patristic Greek arid Latin.— Vulgate and Chrysostom. This course embraces the work of the Final Examination for degree of B.D. to Students in Course. The Lectures of the fourth year are few in number, students thus being left free to pursue in private any special course of Theological study, in doing which they are assured the assistance and direction of the Faculty, Except in the case of Resident no Fellows, no exercises are required from those taking the Poat- Graduate Course. French Theological Department. All French Students, and Students preparing for French work, are required to attend the Lectures in Theologie Fran9aise, and English Students who understand French are urged to do the same. Students taking this course, and passing examination in it, are exempted from examination in the JBibHcal History and Homiletics of the first year, the Apologetics and Sacred Rhetoric of the second, and the Exegesis and Architecture of the third. In the honour work they may also take the examinations in Latin, Greek and Hebrew authors, and Calvin, Martensen, Bun- gener and Christlieb in French instead of English. In the First year they may exchange Killen for De Pressense, " Histoire des trois premiers Siecles ;" in the Second year, Farrar and Shedd for Abbadie, " Traite de la Verite de 'la Religion Chretienne" and Vinet ; and in the Post-Graduate course, Westcott for Reuss, " Histoire du Canon du Nouveau Testament." Students intend- ing to exercise these options must give notice to the Principal or French Professor, at least three weeks before the sessional examinations. French Students are not required to give more than one of their College Exercises in English, and at least two of them must be in French. These French Exercises will be prescribed by the French Professor. While French Students are eligible for all the Scholarships and other rewards of the Theological course, in consideration of the disadvantage at which they are placed by pursuing their studies in both languages, two scholarships are offered for com- petition to them exclusively. In addition to the ordinary work of their years the following subjects are prescribed lo competitors : Bungener's Histoire du Coucile de Trente ; Gramniaire nistorique de la Langue francaise, par Auguste Brachet. 5. DEGREES IN DIVINITY. Regulations oj Senate. \. — Those entitled to become candidates for the dergree of B.D. must have completed a course of Theological study in this, or some other recognized institution. 2. — They must be Graduates in Arts of some recognized University. Ill Note, — Applications to be examined for the degree, by those who have completed a course of Theological study without having taken a degree in Arts, will, until further notice, be received by the Senate and entertained according to the merits of each individual case. 3. — The final examination for B.D. cannot be passed nor the •degree conferred until the Session following that in which the candidate has completed his ordinary course in TJ;eology, unless by special permission of the Senate. 4 —The curriculuxn contains the following subjects : Latin : Biblia Vulgata — Book of Psahns ; Augustine— De Doetrina Christiana, L. I. Greek : Testamentuui Grscurn— Mark and Romans ; Lightfoot's Commentary on the Philippians ; Chry- sostom— De Sacerdotio, L. I. Hebrew and Chaldee : Genesis, ch. L-iv. ; Ruth; Psalms i., ii., xxiii., xlii., li., ciii., ex. ; Daniel i.-iv. Introduction, etc : Da^^dson's Introduction to the New Testament ; Westcott on the Canon ; Fairbairn's Her- meneutical Manual. Apologetics: Rawlinson's Historical Evidences; Farrar's Critical Historj' of Free Th^ght ; Christlieli's Modern Doubt, Dogmatics : West- minster Confession of Faith ; Hodge on the Atonement ; Mart^nsen's Dogmatics; Church Governyntrnt : Jacobs' Ecclesiastical Polity of the New Testament ; Calvin's Institutes, Book IV. Horailetics : Shedd. Church History: Killen's Ancient Church, Vol. I. ; Bungeners History of the Council of Trent ; Hagenbach's His- torj' of the Church in the ISth and 19th Centuries. 5. — Candidates may proceed to the deijree of B.D. in one of three methods : <1.) They may take at one examination the whole of the work prescribed for the degree. (2.) They may divide the work into two portions, passing the examination in the first portion at any period of study and the second after an interval of not more than three years as follows : First Examination.— G/fe/: ; Gospel according to Mark and Epistle to the Romans. Hebrew: Genesis i.-iv. ; Ruth. Intr-Miuction, etc.: Davidson and Fair- bairn. Apologetici! : Rawlinson and Farrar. Dogmatics: Confession of Faith. Chiirch Government . J ncohs. Horailetics : Shedd. Churth History : Killeu. Second Examination.— Grte/: : Lightfoot and Chrysostom. Hebrew and ChaU dee: Psalms and Daniel Latin: Psalms and Augustine. Introduction: Westcott. Apologetics: ChristUeb. Dogmatics: Hodge and Martensen. Church Government : Calvin. Church History : Bungener and Hagenbach. (3.) Students of this College may spread the work over the three years of their Honor Course and the final examina- tion for B.D. See Honor Course page 109. 6. — students and others who have already liegun their studies for the degree of B.D., on the basis of former Calendars may, prior to the final examination of 1884 112 take as their subjects of exaniiriatit»n the Honor books of the three years as set forth in these Calendars with the following additional subjects : Greek : Gospel according to Mark ; Epistle to the Romans ; Hook of Genesis, Sei)tuagint. Latin: Book of Psalms, Yulgate. Hthrev) and Chaldee : Daniel i. — iv. Dogmatics: Martensen. 7. — Candidates who have already- passed examinations in any part of the prescribed Honor Course will not be subjected to re-examination in the same. 8. — Candidates who have not passed such examinations may divide the work into two examinations, taking the Honor books of the First and Second Years for the subjects of the First Exam- ination, and those of the Third Year with the additional subjects for the Second. 9. — The examinations will be held in the months of March and September of each year, and the degree will be conferred at the College Convocation, on the first Wednesday of April, or on such other occasions as the Senate may direct. 10. — Candidates for examination must send notice of their intention to present themselves, together with sucli fee and cer- tification as may be necessary, to the Registrar, not later than the fifteenth day of January or September. 11. — The fee for examination for the degree of B.D. to can- didates who have not passed examinations during their ordinary course in the College shall be five dollars ; whicli fee must be paid to the Registrar at the time of application. Candidates who fail to pass may present themselves again without further fee. 12. — The fee for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity shall be ten dollars, which must be paid to the Registrar prior to the conferring of the degree. 13. — The hood of the Bachelor of Divinity of this College, shall be of black corded silk lined with blue silk and bordered with gold braid. 6. FELLOWSHIPS, MEDALS, CERTIFICATES OF HONOR, ETC. FELLOWSHIP. To all Students in Theology. The Senate are empowered to offer ior competition the Mor- rice Travelling Fellowship, of the value of five hundred dollars, tenable for one year. 113 To Students of the Third Year. 1.— TheHugh Mackay— $60. 2.— The Anderson— $30. For General Proficiency in the pass subject^, of the Sessional Examin- ation. Medals. 1.— A Gold Medal. 2.— A Silver Medal. For general Profi- ciency in all the subjects, pass and honor, of the Sessional Examination of the Third Year. To Students of the Three Years. The Alumni Scholarship of Fifty Dollars for Proficiency in Oriental Studies, pre.-^ented by the Alma Mater Society. This Scholarship is open to competition by Divinity Students in all the years, but cannot twice be held by the same per.'^on. To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates nmst take first class in the ordinary work of their year, and the same in the following special subjects: Hebrew Grammar (Rudiger's Ge^enius), Ele- ments of Chald'^e Grammar (Bagster's Manual), The Book of Daniel. To French Students of the Thret Years. The Hamilton (McXab Street)— $40. The Guelph (Chal- mer's Church) — $40. For General Proficiency in the pass work of their year and in the special subjects mentio.ed on page 110. To Gaelic- speaking Students. The MacLennan Scholarship of $40. The subjects of Exam- ination are: 1. — Parsing extracts from the Gaelic version of Job, Chap. 88-42. 2. — Translation from English into Gaelic. 3. — A critical examination of Smith's Sean Dana; Tiomna Ghuil and Diarmaid. MacDonald : Birlinn Chlann Kaonuill . Clarsach na Coille: A'choille Ghruamach. The MacLennan prize of $10 in books selected by the suc- cessful competitor, appropriately bound and bearing- the College Stamp, will be awarded for proficiency in readin<2: the Gaelic Scriptures and metrical version of the Psalms. The selections from Ecclesiastes. Psalms 50-bO (metrical version), Colossians. Gaelic Students are requested to prepare one of their exercises in Gaelic, the subject to be prescribed by the Gaelic Lecturer. 114 To Competitors for Scholarships, No Student shall be entitled to rank in the first class in Honors or to receive a Scholarship who has not obtained two- thirds of the maximum of marks at which the examination is valued. The first Scholarship of the First and Second years and the Gold Medal shall be awarded to the student who stands first in the first class in Honors in the respective years, provided always that the candidate for the Gold Medal has 'obtained three-fourths of the result of the examination. The second Scholarship of the First and Second years and the Silver Medal shall be awarded to the student who stands next in rank in the first class in Honors. The Medalists of the Third year are equally eligible with other Students of that year for the Hugh Mackay and Anderson Scholarships. The third Scholarship of the First year and the third and fourth Scholarships of the second year shall be awarded to the Students who, not having taken a higher Scholarship, shall stand first in the pass work of their year, provided they obtain two-thirds of the result of the examination. The Scholars of the Three years are equally eligible with other competitors for the Alumni Scholarship. The holders of the French Scholarships are eligible for the ordinary awards in the Theological course. Certificates of Honor Standing will be given to Students who have been placed in the first class, but have failed to obtain Medals or Scholarships. Sacred Rhetoric, Music aud Ecclesiastical Architecture will not be taken into account in awarding the Scholarships, as special prizes are connected with these subjects, but no Student shall be eligible for academic rewards who has not passed in these as prescribed for the respective years. The French Theo- logical course will be reckoned at the same value as the English subjects with which it may be exchanged in the various years. 115 Prizes in Eheioric, Music and Arcliitechire, The following prizes will be given annually for proficiency in Sacred Rhetoric, Music and Ecclesiastical Architecture, the prizes to consist of books seclected bj the successful competitors, appropriately bound and bearing the College Stamp : For proficiency in Sacred Rhetoric, 1st prize $15, 2nd $10 j in Music, 1st prize $10, 2nd $5 ; in Ecclesiastical ArchitfCture, 1st prize $10, 2nd $5. The first prize in each subject is open only to Students to whom the work is part of their course. All regular Students Literary and Theological attending the classes are eligible for the second prizes. 7 .Literary Curriculum, The General Assembly strongly recommends all Students to graduate in Arts, but prescribes for such as may not do so three sessions of six months each, in the subjects mentioned below, after their passing the following entrance examination : Examination for Admission. Latin. — Grammar and C«sar, df^ Bello Oallico, Book I Grecl: — Grammar and Xenophon, Anabasis, Book I ch. 1-5 Mathematics.— Arithmetic ; Euclid, Book I ; Algebra, first four rules. E ngl ish.—Gramnmr and Composition. (Corrtct English indispensable.) History, etc. — Outlines of English History; Geography. Terminal Examination of the first year. Latin —Grammar and Virgil. .Eneid. Book II. (r'recA-.- -Grammar and Xeno- phon, Anabasis, Book I, ch- 6-10. Hehnw. — Grammar. Mathematics — Euolid, Books II. and III. ; Algebra to simple equations. English. Orthographical, Etymological and Rhetorical Forms. Natural Science. — Outlines ol Chemistry. Terminal Examination of the Second year, Latin. — Virgil, ^Eneid, Book VI. Greek —Homer, Iliad, Book I. Hebrew. — Reading and Translation. Mathenuitic^.—Eucld, Book IV; Algebra, Quadratic Equations and Progressions. English. — Histoiyof English Liti'tt«'e to expend in Scholarships. Further to increase the funds of the Institution the General Assembly of 1882 resolved that ''without assuming responsibility for the support of a Theological Department in 126 Morrin College, yet recognizing the valuable service rendered by said College, in training candidates for the Ministry of this Church allow the Presbytery of Quebec, as its couLn-egations may see fit, to bestow their contributions on behalf of Morrin College." * The Calendar with full information may be obtained from the Registrar at the College. Quebec. 5, PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, HALIFAX, N. S. 1. Historical Statement. That branch of the Presbyterian body formerly known as the Presbyterian Cliurch of Novia Scotia, for many years received a preparatory training for her theological students in the Pictou Academy, which was ably conducted by the late Rev. Thomas McCulloch, D.D., for upwards of twenty years who was also the Synod's Theological Professor. At his death the Rev. John Keir, of P. E. Island, was appointed Professor of Systematic and Pas- toral Theology, and Rev. James Ross, D D., now Principal of Dal- housie College, Halifax, was subsequently called to the chair of Exegesis and Biblical Literature. Alter the close of the Pictou Aca- demy aspirants to the ministry liad no facilities for receiving an Arts' course, and as a necessary consequence the operations of the Theological Hall were for a season suspended for want of students. Having learned by experience to place no dependence upon any external source for the supply of her pulpits, the church founded an Institution at West River, Pictou, in which young men might be prepared for entering the Hall, known as the West River Semi- nary. It was placed under the care of the Rev. Professor Ross, who, though single hande>/*it('>i;*<» 143 LADIES' COLLEGES. I. OTTAWA ladies' COLLEGE AND CONSERYATOKY OF MUSIC. 1. Historical Statement. This College was established and incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1869, in order to meet the desire expressed by many earnest Protestant gentlemen, to have a first-class education put within the reach of the young women of the eastern portion of the Dominion, based on decidedly religious and Protestant principles, and the better to secure these ends they have sought and cordially obtained affiliation and recognition from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, by whom the institution is recommended to the confidence of the Church, and the Protestant community at large. A thorough training is afforded in all the branches of an English, a Classical and Scientific Education ; and in the Modern Languages and Fine and Useful Arts to those who desire these accoliiplishments. The studies of each pupil are carefullv watched, and so regulated as not to be an undue burden and not to interfere with health. Ottawa City, the Capital of Canada, one of the most attrac- tive cities in the Dominion, is centrally situated and easily accessible bj railway, has an invigorating climate, and is fast becoming an educational centre. The College Buildings are situated on a bluff in the western part of the city. The beautiful and extensive grounds of the Public Buildings are in close proximity to the College, and at all times available for healthy recreation, and the use of the Library of Parliament can readily be obtained. The studies of the Senior Class are available either for those who wish to graduate or who may prefer taking a portion of the branches. For young ladies who have completed the usual!Eng- lish course of instruction either in private or in public schools they are of great value. For the most part they are University studies and an important part of a liberal education, both as branches of knowledge and a means of intellectual culture.;; 2. Courses of Instruction, The Courses of Instruction comprise all the branches of a fiolid English and Classical Education. 144 Preparatory Course. This includes the Junior Departnient embracing English elementary studies. To enter, pupils must be able to read and count. To enter any other department, it is only necessary to have made fair progress in the regular branches of the lower departments. Collegiate Course. This generally extends over a period of three years. Pupils who are able to pass a satisfactory examination in the branches of this course, may graduate and receive a diploma. First Year. — Arithmetic, advanced ; Algebra, to simple Equations; Geometry, Euclid, books I. & II. ; Natural Philoso- phy; Natural Science; English Grammar and Composition; History, British; Geography, civil and pliysical ; English Literature, with works of distinguished authors ; Latin; Scrip- ture, History and Geography ; Elocution. Elective Studies. — Latin, French, German, Italian, Drawing, Painting and Music. Second Year. — Arithmetic; Book-keeping; Algebra, ad- vanced; Geometry, advanced; Natural Philosophy, Sound and Light; English Literature, Siiakespeare ; Composition; Latin; History, European; Evidences of Christianity, Lectures ; Scrip- ure. Elective Studies. — Latin, French, German, Italian, Drawing tnd Book-ke-jping. Thlrd or Senior Year. — Rhetoric; Composition; Logic^ Mental Philosophy; Natural Science. — Botany, Geology, Chem- istry, Astronomy ; French; Evidences of Cliristianity. Elective Studies. — Latin, German, French, Italian, Chemistry, Book- keeping, Drawing and Music. Students who have completed the usual course of study in High Schools, Collegiate Institutes, or other Schools, would find the studies of this year highly profitable, even if they did not contemplate the full curriculum of the College. In any year of the course full value will be given to any of the .studies taken by those who have passed the " Intermediate Examination. " For Graduation, the branches above mentioned, with not less than two books of Euclid, and a thorough knowledge of one language, are neces.sary ; but for students who prefer special subjects, embracing all the departments, a special certificate will be given, if not less than three-fourths of the whole subjects are 145 taken. To pass, fifty per cent, of the whole marks is required, and not less than forty in each study. Those who obtain ninety per cent, of the marks in any study will be marked as passing with honor. Art Studies. Drawing with pencil and crayon, from models and other ex- amples, water color and oil painting with painting on porcelain and other fabrics are taught thoroughly by professional artists. Class instruction is also given in perspective drawing and in sketchinor from nature. 3. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. All departments of the Conservatory are under the general supervision of the Director, J. VV. Harrison, Esq., who gives the entire instruction to the senior organ and piano pupils, and to those studying musical theory. In consequence of the same method being used in all departments the progress of pupils is not interrupted when advancement takes place from lower to higher grades. Mr. C. Reichling, the well known violinist of Montreal, hav- ing arranged to visit Ottawa weekly, the Conservatory is enabled to offer his important instruction on the violin. This instru- ment has been of late years much studied by ladies, for whom it is eminently adapted, and it is hoped that such a class may be formed as to render the performance of concert music a feature in the Conservatory. Graduation. The Standard of Graduation requires that the students should De able to perform in an artistic and satisfactory manner representative pieces selected from the classical works of the most eminent English and foreign composers, and should have a competent knowledge of musical theory. For the graduating course in vocal music the same high standard will be required, and the songs will be chosen according to the voices of the candidates, and given out during the Session. 10 146 Honors and Prizes. These are awarded for decided excellency for general efficiency and high standing in each of the studies of the regular course, and consist of gold and silver medals, and books, and diplomas of graduation. The fees are moderate, the College building airy, healthy, well heated and furnished, the staff eminent in their several departments and the College rendered as much as possible a pleasant home. Special terms are offered to the daughters of ministers. Calendars giving full particulars obtained on application. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT. H. F. Bronson, Esq., President. Sheriff Sweetland, M.D., 1st Vice-President. Rev. VVm. Moore, D.D., 2nd Vice-President, Principal. Rev. a. F. Kemp, M.A., L L. D. Musical Director. J. W. F. Harrison, Esq. Instructor in Art. Philip Moxson, Esq. m»«ii'«»'><<'»<'>«.«>«i><» 147 2 YOUNG LADIES COLLEGE. (Brantford, Ont) 1. HISTORICAL STATEMENT. The College establislied in 1874, in connection with the Pres- byterian Church in Canada, has met with a gratifying measure of success. It now occupies a high position among the educa tional instituions of the country, and maintains its reputation for the thoroughness of the education imparted. The General . Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, with which it is in connection by an Act of Incorporation, has for a series of years warmly commended the institution to the confidence and support of the church at large. The location of the College is all that could be desired as a home for young ladies. The building is admirably adapted for College purposes, and presents an aspect at once elegant and home-like in all its arrangements. The grounds extend to three and a half acres, and everything provided that can conduce to the health and comfort of the pupils. 2. COURSE OF INSTRUCTION. Preparatory Department. Classes are organized to correspond with the .Srd and 4th forms of the Public School programme. Pupils will be able at an early age to begin the study of music and the modern languages a't comparatively little cost. The time required in this department will depend on the maturity and application of the student. Collegiate Department. Candidates for admission to this department must be at least twelve years of age, and must pass the examination pre- scribed in the preparatory course, or must show such standing as will entitle them to enter the junior class or any other class m^ore advanced. The High School Entrance Examination, or the In- termediate Examination will be accepted in the course for the subjects they embrace, and will admit to the junior and senior classes respectively. In arranging the course of study pains will be taken to meet the diversified wants of students without sacrificing the regularity and system so essential to progress. Parents who intrust the 148 training of their daughters to this institution are expected to allow sufficient time for the healthy unfolding and discipline of their minds before entering on the severer parts of the Collegiate course. In the middle and senior years the subjects are arranged to meet the requirements of young ladies who may desire to prepare for the High School Intermediate Examination, with a view to teaching. Also in the department of Modern Languages, Litera- ture and History there will be found a conformity to the Univerity subjects, in order to prepare for fhe Local Examinations for Women held annually in the College in accordance with the University regulations. Regular Course. First Year — Mathemetics, History, Political Geograph}^ and French, Second Year — English, Mathematics, History, Geography, Civil and Physical, Science, French, Latin. Third Fear— English, Mathematics, History and Geography Ancient and Modern, French, German, Latin, Science, Philoso- phy and Logic. Examinations. The examinations as far as practicable are conducted by out- side examiners. 1. On subjects which extend over the year, the final examin- ation is held at the close of the College, but on all other sub- jects the final examination is held at the close of the term during which the subject has been read. 2. Students who have completed the entire course of study, and passed satisfactory examinations will be awarded diplomas. 3. Every candidate who passes the University Examination in one or more groups, and who has also passed successfully in the honor subjects of the group, will be entitled to a University Examination in one or more groups, and who has also passed successfully in the honor subjects of the group, will be entitled to a University certificate of her standing. Art Department. The full course of instruction embraces the following : copy- ing from models with pencil or crayon, drawing from real objects, blocks, flowers', buildings, &c. ; painting in water colors and in 149 oil; sketching from nature; decoration, specially upon china and pottery; Lessons in perspective, and the general principles of art and design, are given at every stage of progress. Students who take a three years' course in Drawing, and Oil or Water Color Painting, and have shown proficiency in the Art, will be entitled to a Certificate in Art. Music. The instruction given in this department embraces all the branches essential to a complete musical education. 1. Theory of Music— Embracing Harmony, Composition and History. 2. Singing — Embracing chorus-singing in classes, solo-singing, and voice culture. 3. Piano-forte playing— Embracing elementary and technical exercises, training in style, expression and artistic conception. Special Diplomas are granted to those who take a full course, and pass the necessary examinations qualifying them to become teachers of vocal and instrumental music. 3. OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. Board of' Directors. A. Robertson, Esq., Chairman ; William Buck, Esq., Vice- Chairman J H. B. Fleming, Esq., Secretary. Principal. T. M. Maclntyre, M.A., LL.B. Musical Director. J. Edmond Aldous, B.A Instructor in Art. Henry Martin, Esq., A.R.S.A. ,,*, Calendars with full iuformatlon can be obtained from the Principal Brantford, Out. ' 150 THE CHURCH— ITS MINISTBKS. I. ROLLS OF SYNODS. Synod of the Maritime Provinces. Rev. P. M. Morrison, Dartmouth, N. S., Clej'k Page. Aitken, William Newcastle, N B 170 Allan, James Cove Head, F EI 170 Archibald, W. F., M.A Cavendish,? EI 171 Baxter, J . J . (Retired) Truro, N S 173 Bayne, E. S Murray Harbor, P E I 174 Bearisto, J. R ".. Carleton, N S 174 Bennet, J., D.D. (Retired) St. John, NB 175 Blair, D. B Barney's River, N S 176 Bovd, John Bass River, N B 177 BoVd,S. Wallace, N S 177 Brown, Archibald New Dublin, N S 177 Bruce, George, 5.^... o St. John, N B 178 Bruce, W. T., M.D Valley, N S 178 Burgess, J. C, B.A Carleton,N B 178 Burr.s,R. F.,D.V Halifax,NS 178 Burrows, A Truro, N S 179 Cairns, J. A„ M.A U. Musquodoboit, N S i79 Cameron, Alex Portapique, N S I 79 Cameron, John Bridgwater, N S 180 Cameron, J. G Souris, P E I 180 Campbell, Malcolm Strathlorne, C B 181 Carr, A. F., 3f.A Alberton, P EI 182 Carruthers,J.S Pictou, N S 182 Chase, J. H., M.A Truro. N S 184 Christie. George Bedford, N S 184 Clark, Peter, Cape North, C B 1 84 Crockett, D. R Passekeag, N B 187 Cumming, Robert Westville, N S 187 Cumming, Thomas Stellarton, N S 187 Currie, J. (Prof.) Halifax, NS 188 Darragh, W. S Goose River, N S 188 Dickev, A.B Milford, N S 189 Donald, Andrew (Retired) Hampton, N B ICO 151 Pase. Donald, W Pictoii, NS 190 Drumraond, D Boularderie, C B 190 J)ufi,W, (Pastor Em.) Lunenburg, N S 191 Farquharson, A Svdnev, C B 192 Forbes, J. F Antigonish, X S 1 94 Forbes, W. G. {Retired.) Port Hastings, C B 194 Forbes, James A Glace Bav, C B 194 Forrest, John (Pro/.) Halifax, N S 194 Fotheringham,T. F., .¥..4 St. John, N B 194 Frame, W. R Mount Stewart, P E 1 195 Fraser, D.S., 5.^ Mahone Bav, N S 195 George, F. W New Carlisle, Que. 197 George, J. L Sherbrooke, N S 197 Gillies, E Earltown, N S 197 Goodfellow, P Antigonish, N S 197 Gordon, G. L Grand River, C B 198 Grant, Alexander Lake Ainslie, C B 198 Grant, Edward Stewiacke, N S 198 Grant, William West River P E I 199 Grav, James. 31. A Sussex, N B 199 Gray, Andrew Wallace, N S 199 Gunn, Adam Kennetcook, N S 200 Gunn, Archibald Windsor, N S 200 Gunn,s.C Midgell, P E I 200 Harvev. Moses (Retired) St. John's Newfoundland 2G1 Henrv", M.G Shubenacadie, N S 202 Herdman, J. C, B.E Campbelltown, N B 202 Hogg, Joseph Moncton, N B 202 Jack, L Springfield, N B 203 Jack, T. C Maitland, NS 203 Johnson, Samuel Chipman, N B 205 Johnstone, T. G Blackville, N B 205 Jordan, L. H., M.A Halifax, N S 206 Laing, Robert Halifax, N S 207 Laird, Robert Little Harbor, N S 207 Lavton, John Elmsdale, N S 208 Lindsay, P., ^..4 New Richmond, Que 209 Logan, J. A., ^..4 Acadia Mines, N S 209 Logan, J. B , M.A Kentville, N S 209 Logan, R., M.A Sheet Harbor, N S 210 Love, Andrew St, Stephen's, N B 210 152 Page. McCarter, John... .,.. .Redbank,N B 211 McCulioch, W ,DJ): Truro, NS 212 McCurd V, E. A New Glasojow, N S 212 McDonald, John Cow Bay, C B 213 McDougall, D West Bav, CB 214 McGillivrav, J. D Clifton, N S 214 McGregor, D Merigon)i?h, N S 215 Macgregor, D Amherst, N S 215 McGregor, P. G., D.D Halifax, N S 215 Mcintosh, A St, Ann's, C B 216 McKay, H. B River John, NS 217 McKay, N Sumnierside, P E I 217 McKay, K., ^.vl .. . Richmond, N B 217 McKeen, J. A., J5,yl Hamilton, Bermuda 217 McKenzie, J Pugwash, N S 218 McKenzie, Kenneth, Baddeck, C B 218 McKenzie, M Kingston, K*t Co., N B 218 McKinnon, D Little River, Halifax, N S 219 McKnight, A., D.D (Prof.) Halifax, N S 219 McLean, James Great Village, N S 220 McLean, J. A., jB.^ Clyde River, N S 220 McLean, A., M.A Hopewell, N S 220 McLean, Allan Hampton, P E I 220 McLennan, K., M.A Charlottetown, P E I 221 McLeod, A. B West Cape, P E I 221 McLeod, H., D,D Sydney, C B 222 McLeod, A. W Durham, NS 221 McLeod, J. M Charlottetown, P E I 222 McLeod, J Strathalhvn, P EI 222 Maclise, D., D D St. John, N B 223 McMillan, J., j5.i> Truro, N S 223 McMillan, D North Sydney, C B 223 McMillan, A MalagawatcL C B 223 McMillan, G Princetown, P E I 223 McNab,E Newport, N S 224 McNeil, L. G St. John's, Newfoundl .nd 224 McPherson, H. H., i/..4 Halifax, N S 224 McRae, A Middle River, C B 225 Macrae, D., D.D St. John, N B 225 Mason, W. A.,^.^ New London, P EI 227 Maxwell, W Annapolis, N S 227 153 Page. Millan, E.D., 5.^ Lunenburg, N S 227 Millen, W St. Andrew's, N B 227 Morrison, P. M Dartmouth, N S 229 :Mowatt, A.J Fredericton, N B 229 Munroe, Alexander. ... Vallevfield, P E I 230 Mullen, J. S Nashvvaack, N B 230 Murray, J. D Buctouche, N B 231 Murray, James Douglastown, N B 230 Murray, John ' Sydney, C B 231 Murray, T. H.... Kempt, N S 231 Nairn, Robert Harvey, N B 231 Nicholson, T River Charlo, N B 282 Pollock, A., D.DiProf.) Qalifax, NS 234 Quinn, J Tabusintac, N B 235 Roberts, E Mabou N S 236 Robertson, John Black River, N B 336 Rogers, Anderson Yarmouth, N S 236 Rosborough, J Musquodoboit, N S 236 Ross, E Truro, N S 237 Ross, Alexander Harbor Grace, Newfoundland 236 Ross, W.,B.A Prince William, N B 238 Russell, A Dalhousie, X B 238 Scott, E New Glasgow, N S 238 Scott, W. {Retired) St. Peter's, P E I 239 Sedgwick, R., D.D. {Retired) Musquodoboit, N S 240 Sedgwick,! Tatamasjouche, N S 240 Simpson, A Halifax, N S 240 Simpson, J. S., B.A Lower La Have, N S 240 Sinclair, A. McL Springville, NS 240 Sinclair, Gavin Loch Lomond, C B 240 Sinclair, James Folly Village, N S 241 Smith, Edwin, B.A Mid. Slewiacke, N S 241 Stewart, A. S Belfast, P E I 243 Stirling, Alexander Clifton, N B 243 Stuart, VV Green Hill, N S 244 Sutherland, D Gabarus, C B 244 Sutherland, J. A. F Tobique, N B 244 Sutherland, J. M St. James, N B 245 Thompson, A. F Economy. N S 246 Waits, W., B.A Ciatham, NB 247 Walker, G New Glasgow, N S 247 a 154 Page. Wallace, J Warwick, Bermuda 248 Whittier, J. S Belt's Cove, Newfoundland 249 Whittier, W. S Halifax, N S 249 Wilson, M., M.A Sydney Mines, C B 24^ Wjllie, A. L Richmond, Halifax 250 Synod of Montreal and Otiaioa. Rev. J. Watson. M.A., Huntingdon, Clerk. PageG Allard, Joseph Quebec 17q. Amaron, C. E., ^1/.^ Three Rivers, Q 17q Ami, M Ottawa, O lly Anderson, D Levis, Q I?-? Armstrong, W., M.A Ottawa, O ITj" Andrew, Joseph Middleville, 179 Bain, William, i).2>., {Retired) Perth, O 179 Bail lie, J. K Osnabruck, O 1 ~ Ballantvne, W. D., i!/^ Pembroke, O 1 Bavne/G. D Wakefield, Q 17* BaVne, G. T Eganville, O 17-* Bennett, John Almonte, 175 Bennett, T Kinburn, O 176 Binnie, R Cornwall, O 176 Black, J. S Montreal 176 Blakeiy,M.D. M., 5..4 Ross, 177 Bondreau, M. F New Glasgow, Q 17T Bovd, James M Beauharnoi«, Q 177 Bremner, G Whitelake, O 17T Burnet, John S Martintown, O 178 Burnfield, G., M.A.. B.D Brock ville, O 178 Calder, J.A.G Lancaster, O 179 Campbell, J., M.A., (Professor) Montreal 181 Campbell, R., M.A Renfrew, O 182 Campbell, R., .¥.^ Montreal 181 Canning, William T Oxford Mills, O 182 Casev, J. J., B.D Montreal 183 Cauboue, Anthonv Jolliette, Q 183 Caven, W \ Buckingham, Q 184 Christie, W. M Beachburg, U 184 Clark, G. M New Edinbuirh, O 184 Clark, W. B. (Retired) Quebec 184 155 Page. Cook, John, D.D Quebec 185 Coiissirat, D., R.D. (Professor) Montreal 186 CoulJ, G., M.A Valleyfield, Q 186 Crombie, John, M.A Smith's Falls, O 187 Cruchet, A. B Montreal 187 Cruikshank, W. R., B.A Point St. Charles, Q 187 Dewev, F. M., 5..4 Richmond, Q 189 Dev, V\^. J., M.A . ( Presbyterian College) Montreal 189 Doudiet, Charles Montreal 190 Edniondson, J. B Almonte, O 191 Fairlie, J L'Original, 192 Farries, F. W Ottawa, O 192 Fen wick, T. ( Ordinary Missionary) Metis, Q 192 Ferguson, J Vanleekhill, O 192 Ferguson, W Kirkhill, O 192 Findlay, D., BA Cantley, Q 193 Fleck,'James, B.A Montreal 193 Forlong, W Lachute, Q 194 Fraser, J., B.A Granville, Q 1 95 Fraser, John St. Elmo, O 1 95 Fraser, Thomas, CRetired) Montreal 196 Galloway, William Hyndman, O 196 Gaudier', Joseph • Fort Coulonge, Q 196 Glassford, T. S., B.A Richmond, O 197 Rally, J St. TheresedeBlainville, Q 200 Banrsin, J. (Reiired) St. Sylvester, Q 201 Heine, Col borne, M.A Montreal 201 Houston, S., M.A Athelstane, Q 202 Hughes, R Cumberland, O 203 Intereroscia, A Montreal 203 Jamieson, G .Avlmer, Q 204 Jardine, R., ,?c.Z> Brockville, O 204 Jenkins, John, XL. D., i>.Z> Montreal 204 Johnston, W. A Rock burn, Q 205 Jones. J . ( Without Charge) Montreal 205 Kemp, A. F., LL,D. (Ladies' College) Ottawa, O 206 Kellock, David Spencerville, O 206 Ki'owles, R Blakenev, O 207 Lamont, H., D.D Dalhousie Mills, 207 Lang, VV. A Lunenburg, 208 McAlister, J. M., B.A Ashton, O 210 156 Page. McArthur, George, B.A Finch, O 210 McBain, J. A. F N. Georgetown, Q 210 McCaul, James, 5..4 Montreal 211 McClelland, A., B.A Russell, 211 McCulloch, \V. K Kinnear's Mills, Q 212 McDiarmid, H. J Ottawa, O 212 McDonald,!)., M.A Carleton Place, 213 McDonald, J Scotstown, Q 213 McEachren, D Dundee Centre, Q 214 McFarlane, A. H Farnham Centre, Q 214 McGillivray, A Williamstown, O 214 McGillivray, U., B.A Perth, O 215 Mcllroy, J Dixon's Corners, 216 McKenzie, J Whitton, Q 218 McKenzie, R., M.A McDonald's Corners, O 218 McKay, A. B Montreal 216 McKav, G Metcalfe. 216 Mackie, J Lachute, Q 218 McKeracher, CM Howick, Q 218 McKibbin, R. V North Gower, 218 McKibbin, W. U., B.A .Cardinal, 218 McKechnie, D. L Mattawa 217 McKillop, C, B.A. Admaston, O 219 McLaren, A., ( Witlwut Charge) Almonte, O 219 McLean, D.J. , B.A Arnprior, O 220 McLennan, F, Dunvegan, O 221 McLeod, J. R Kingsbury, O 222 McLeod, M Gould, O 222 McNish, N., 5.i>., LL.D Cornwall, O 224 Mc Vicar, D. H., LL.D., D.D Montreal 225 Mann, A., D.D Pakenham, O 227 Matheson, W Stornoway, Q 227 Matheson, J., y?.^ Martintown, O 227 Mathews, G. D., D.D Quebec 227 Moore. W., D.D Ottawa, 228 Morrison, D. \V., 5..4 Ormstown, Q 228 Morrison, J Madrid Springs, N.Y. 229 Muir, J. B., M.A Huntingdon, Q 229 Munro, John, B.A Manotick, O 230 Mylne, S Smith's Falls, O 231 Nelson, T. A Dunbar, O 232 157 Page. Nichols, John Montreal 232 Niven, H., {Retired) Herdman's Corners, Q 232 Oxley, Malcohn East Templeton, Q 232 Paterson, Y).,M.A St. Andrews, O 233 Patterson, G. C, .¥.^ Summerstown, 233 Patterson, James ( City Missionary) Montreal 233 Porteons, George Toledo, O 234 Richards, J.J Lyn , 235 Robertson , J Portage dii Fort 235 Ross, D., B.D... Lachine, Q 237 Ross, D. Y., MA Westport, O 237 Ross, Donald, ( Without Charge) 237 Ross, 3.,M.A., B.D Perth, O 237 Ross, William Marsboro', Q 238 Rowat, A West Winchester, O 238 Scott, A. A., M.A Carleton Place, O 238 Scott, M.H., 5.4 Bristol, Q 239 Scrimger, J., M.A. (Professor) Montreal 239 Shearer, W Aylwin, Q 240 Sinclair, J. {Retired) Huntlev, O 241 Stewart J Arundel, Q 243 Stewart, J. B Castleford, O 243 Stuart, J. G., 5.4 Balderson, O 244 Stuart, J Prescott, O 244 Sym, F. P Melbourne, Q 245 Tait, J Fitzroy Harbor, O 245 Taylor, H Morrisburg, O 246 Turnbull, M Alice, O 247 Warden, R. H Montreal 248 Watson, J., iW.4 Huntingdon, Q 248 Weir, G., M.A. LL,D. (Prof.) Quebec 248 White, Joseph, B.A Rochesterville, O 249 WhiUans, R,B.A Merri vale, 249 Wilson, J., M.A Lanark, O 249 Synod of Toronto and Kingston. Rev. John Gray, M.A.,OnUia., Clerk. Abraham, J Whitbv 169 Acheson, S ...Wick 170 Acheson, Stuart Cloverhill 169 158 Page. Alexander, Joseph Nerval 170 Amos, W Aurora 170 Andrews, Francis Keene 171 Anderson, W., M.A Roseniount 171 Armstrong, \V. C Hillsburgh 171 Atkinson, T Eniskillen 172 Aull, J. M Pahnerston 172 Baikie, J Harrison 172 Bain, J. (Retired) Markham 172 Barclay, J., D.D ( W. charge) Toronto 178 Beattie, D Campbelllord 174 Beattie, R. J Port Hope 174 Bell, A .Peterborough 175 BeU, G.f LL.D (Without charge) Kingston 175 Bennett, VV Peterborough 176 Brown, B. J Luther 177 Brown, J., (Retired) Newmarket 178 Burnett, J. K. S Alliston 178 Burns, \V. ( Without charge) Toronto 179 Camelon, D Maple 179 Cameron, J., M.A ' Milibrook 180 Cameron, J. J., M^A . Pickering 180 Cameron, J. M Toronto 180 Cameron, M. C, B.D Milton 181 Cameron, J. W., B.A .Linton 180 Cameron, James Chatsworth 180 Cameron, D. B Acton 179 Campbell, Isaac Kichmond Hill 181 Campbell, J., M.A Harriston 181 Carmichael, J. A Columbus 182 Carmichael, J., M.A Norwood 182 Carmichael, J Strange 182 Caven, W., D.D Toronto 183 Chambers,, T. S Kingston 184 Chisholm, J., ^.^ Mclntvre 184 Clark, N Laketield 184 Cleland, James Port Hope 185 Cockburn, E., M.A Uxbridge 185 Cochrane, J. J., ^l/, J. Thornton 185 Colter, A. T., M.A Clarksburg 185 Cook, C. H Baltimore 18G 159 Page. Coulthard, W Picton 186 Coutts, D. {Retired) Brampton 186 Crais;, R. J., M.A Deseronto Ifto Craw. G Hillsdale 186 Crozier, H Port Perrv 187 Cumberland, J.,. ¥..4 Stellk 187 Cnrrie, Archibald Sonva 188 Currie, H Keady 188 Davidso!!, J Alma 189 Dawson, A., B.A Gravenluirst 189 Dewar, Robert (P. Em.) Annan 189 Dick, James {Retired) Richmond Hill 189 Dickson, J. A. R., B.D Gait 189 Dobson, A.B Ballinafad 190 Drummond, A. A Newcastle 190 Douglas, J. M. (Retur'd Miss.) Toronto 190 Duff; J Elora 191 Dunbar, J. ( Without charge.) Dun barton 191 Duncan, Peter Colborne 191 Eastman, S. H., ^. ^ Oshawa 191 Edmison, H., M.A Rothsay 191 Elliott, Joseph Cannington 19i Ewing, J Mount Pleasant 191 Fairbairn. R., B.A Jarratt's Corners 192 Ferguson, G. D„ B.A. (Prof.) Kingston 192 Findlay, A Bracettridge 193 Fisher, S. W Elora 193 Fleming, R.P Warsaw 193 Forest, W (Retired) Annan 194 Fowlie, R Erin 194 Eraser, A Orono 195 Eraser, J. B, M.D Queensville 195 Eraser, R, D., MA Claude 196 Frsisev, W.,D.D. (Retired) Barrie 196 Eraser, J Georgina 195 Eraser, D,, MA Mount Forest 195 Eraser, S. C, M.A Rothsay 196 Erizzell, W Leslieville 1 96 Gallagher, J. B. A Pittsferry 196 Geddes, J Minesing 196 Gibson, James 242 160 Page. Gilchrist, J. R., B.A Cheltei]l)am 19T Gilray, A Toronto 11>7 Gracey, H Ganaiioque 198 Grant, G. M., M.A., D.D Kingston 198 Gram, R. N Orillia 199 Gray, James M Stirling 199 Gray, Jolin,(/^. Em.-) Orillia 200 Gray, R Eglinton 200 Gregg, William, D.X> Toronto 200 Hamilton, A M., M.A Winterbourne 200 Haigh, G Lindsay 20 1 Hastie, J Hespeler 200 Henry, J. K Bond Head 202 Ho2g, J Toronto 202 Hunter, W. A., .¥.^ Parkdale 20H Hutchison, S Shanty Bay 20H Inglis, W. {Without charge) Toronto 203 James, D Midland 203 Jamieson, John Maganatawan 204 Jamieson, W. H Garden Hill 204 Johnson, W Guelph 205 Kelso, D Roslin 206 Kennedy, A. ( Without charge) Newcastle 206 King, John M., A. M.,D.D Toronto 206 Kirkpatrick, J Toronto 207 Lawrence, G . , ( Without charge) Toronto 208 Leiper, J Barrie 208 Leishman, John Newburgh 208 Leslie, A., M.A Clarke 208 Uti]e,J., M.A Bowman ville 209 Lochead, W Fenelon Falls 209 Lowry , T, ( Without charge) Toronto 210 Macdonnell, D. J., B.D Toronto 213 McCaulev, Evan Crieff 210 McConnell, W Craigville 211 McRae, J)., B.D Cobourg 211 McCuaig, F Kingston 212 McDiarmid, Arch Latona 213 McDonald, D Glenarm 213 McDonald, D. B Mount Albert 213 McDonald, A., J5.^ Duntroon 212 McFaul, Alexander Caledon 214 161 Mcintosh, D Markham 216 McKay, A.,i>.i> Morriston 216 McKay, W. E.,i?.4 Orantreville 217 McKay, R. P., 3LA Agincourt 217 McKay, Angus Erniosa 216 UcKee, W., B.A. {Retired) Cookstown 217 McKee, Thomas {Ins. Sch.) Barrie 217 McLachlan, A. G., i^..4 LeaskdaJe 219 McLaren, W. D.D. (Prof.) Toronto 220 McLaren, E. D., B.B Brampton 220 McLaren, J. F., 5.Z> Rocklvn 220 McLean, M. W., M.A Belleville 22o McLean, A Apsley 220 McLennan, A Owen Sound 221 McLennan, D. D Lions Head 221 McLennan, D. H Tecumseth 221 McLeod, P . McF Toronto 222 McLeod, D Priceville 221 McMillan, J Mount Forest 223 McVVilliam, W.,M.A., LL. B Streeti-ville 226 Matthews, A Trenton 227 Meikle, W Oakville 227 Meidrum, W. ( Without charge) Morriston 227 Middlemiss, James Elora 227 Millican, W ,.. . .Garafraxa 227 Milligan, G. M.,5.^ Toronto 228 Mitchell, D Belleville 228 Monteath, R. (JRetired). .., , Toronto 228 Moodie,R Stayner 228 Morrison, D Owen Sound 229 Morrison, J Cedarville 229 Mowat,J.B., M.A. (Prof.) Kingston 229 Mullan, J. B Fergus 230 Neil, John Nassagawaga 232 Xeill, Robert, D.D Burnbrae 232 Nicol, Alex N.Luther 232 Nicol, P Albion 232 Niven, D.P., B.A Dromore 232 Park, William Durham 233 Parsons, H. M Toronto 233 Paul, James T Balsover 233 162 Page. Peattie, William 233 Pettigrew, R., .¥.^ Weston 234 Porter, Samuel, {Retired) Barrie 234 Pringle, James Brampton 234 RQ\di,W.,D,D{Agt.Ch.) Toronto 235 Rogers, R Collingwood 236 Roger, W. M., if. ^ Ashburn 236 Ross, k., M.A Woodville 237 Ross, J . B.A , Harwood 237 Russell, A HawkesviJle 238 Scott, J. R. {Retired) Cambray 238 Scott, A. H., M.A Owen Sound 238 Shore, Godfrey Lansdown 240 Sinclair, Henry Uptergrove 240 Smellie, George Fergus 241 Smith, J. G.yB.D Guelph 241 Smith, J. K., .V.^ Gait 241 Smith, J Toronto 241 Smith, J. W Grafton 242 Smith, Thomas G., D.D Kingston 242 Smythe, W. J., 5.^ 242 Somerville, J., ilf.^ Owen Sound 242 Spenser, A Bowmanville 242 Stevenson, Archibald Blantyre 242 Stevenson, R Waubashene 242 Stewart, William Hornbv 243 Stewart, A. C Belmore 243 Strachan, Donald Rock wood 243 Straith, John Primrose, 243 Straith, P., M.A Holstein 243 Stuart, James (/?e^^Verf) Toronto 244 Sutherland, D., M.A Warkworth 244 Tait, A Mono Mills 245 Tait, D,5.^ Berlin 245 Tanner, C. A Bendale 245 Torrance, E. F Peterl»orongh 246 Torrance, Robert (Z?e^irecf) G.ielph 247 Wallace, R Toronto 248 Wardrope, Thomas, D.D Guelph 248 Wilkie, John {Missionary) Indore 249 Williamson, J., LL.D. {Professor) Kingston 249 163 Page. WileoD, Andrew Kingston 249 Wilson, Andrew Markdale 249 Windell, W. C, {Retired) Lotus 250 Wishart, David Madoc 250 Young, A Napanee 250 Young, W. C, ( Without charge) Toronto 250 Young, S Clifford 250 Synod of Hamilton and London. Rev. W. Cochrane, D.D., Brantford, Clerk. Page. Abraham, R. H Burlington 169 Alexander, T., M.A Mohawk 170 Anderson, James A., B.A Fordyce 171 Anderson, J Tiverton 171 Ball, W. S Vanneck, 173 Ballantine, J Paris 173 Ballantyne, F., M.A Wilton Grove 173 Barr, Matthew {Retired) Seaforth 173 Barr, W. [Retired) Brantford 173 Battisby, J. R Chatham 173 Beamer, A Newbury 174 Beattie, D. M Goble's Corners 174 Beattie, F. R., 5.i) Brantford 174 Becket, J Thamesville 175 Bell, John W., M.A. Listowei 175 Bickett, D , Molesworth 176 Black, James Caledonia 176 Blain, W Tara 176 Boyd, James Crossbill 177 Brown, G Wroxeter 177 Burson, G St. Catherines 179 Burr, A. {Retired) Komoka 179 Cairns, John Buxton 179 Cameron, C Armow 179 Cameron, Duncan Lucknow 179 Cameron, H , Glencoe 180 Cameron, Hugh Kippen 179 Cameron, Lachlin Thamesfbrd 181 Carriere, S. A Grant Bend, 182 Carruthers, S Beverly 182 164 Page. Carswell, J Adelaide 183 Chiniqny, Charles St. Ann's, 111 184 Chrystal, G Flam borough 184 Cleland, W Niagara 185 Cochrane, W., D.D Brantford 185 Croll, R. M Simcoe 187 Currie, Archibald Diiart 188 Currie, D Wallaceburg 188 Currie, Hector Thedford 188 Currie, John Kintyre, 188 Currie, Peter Teeswater 188 Cuthbertsoij, George Wvoming 188 Danby, iM ' Varna 188 Davidson, D Langside 188 Doak, W. ( Without diarge) Sarnia 1 90 Duncan, J. B Forest 191 Duff, D Malcolm 190 Eadie, J Pinkerton 191 Edmunds, J Port Colborne 191 Elliot, Charles, D.D London 191 Fenton, S Vittoria 192 Ferguson, J., M.A., B.D Chesley 192 Ferguson W Glen morris 193 Fletcher, C. (Z?e/irec?) Goderich 198 Fletcher, C, i¥.4 Kirkton 193 Fletcher, D. H Hamilton 194 Fotheringham, J. {Rttired) St. Mary's 194 Frazer, Alexander Wendigo 195 Eraser, M St. Thomas 195 Gauld, J. ( Without charge) Hamilton 1 96 Goldie, P. C Wattbrd 197 Goldsmith, T Hamilton 197 Gordon, Daniel Harrington 1 98 Gordon, James, MA Clifton 198 Gourlav, James, M.A Port Elgin 198 Grant, A., 5.^ Dutterin 198 Grant, Alexander Kintail 198 Gray, John Windsor 200 Hamilton, J. B,, Jl/'.yl Kincardine 200 Hamilton, Robert Motherwell 201 Hancock, VV. (/^e^iVecZ) Font Hill 201 165 Henderson, J G Bruce Mines 202 Henderson, A Hyde Park 201 Herald, James Prince Arthur's Landing 202 g''^l«P' J-J^;--/- Avonton 202 P"™^' ^5>bert, if.^ St. George 203 Inghs, Walter ^«j. ^Ji James John !>./> Hamilton 204 Johnstone John ^^^^ 205 Johnston, J. R Alvinston 20o fP"^%S Brussels 205 h^y' i:-. • Milverton 206 207 ?' ^^ijli^m Pj^til,^ Kin Kippen, A. H DorcheVter Station 9(,6 Lafontaine, C . St. Anne's HI 207 Laina,John .Y..1 D,,„^}^3 207 Laidaw R. J Hamilton 207 \^'-^^>^^ St. Helen's 208 l^^^f'i p"ur Parkhill 208 ^f/f,V-^ Dungannon 208 j^?"^^"! i;/-w"/z; •;•••; Princeton 209 Livingstone M. W {Retired) Simcoe 209 Lochead, J. S., 3/..4 Londesborough Loaie,John Valetta i'/ a/'"-^; Hamilton Mc Adam, Thomas Strathrov, McAlmon,J A Logierait McAlpine, J St. Mary's J{^^^7?'J Shake..peare McColl, Angus Chalham McConnell, J A Delaware McCoy, Joseph, 3/.^ Egmondville McD,arm.d,N EImira,Ill McDonald, A. D Spnf, rf), oio j{^Donaid,c.D v;;;.'.v.^^oroid '^ McDonad J A Birkhall 21.3 McDonald K Belmont 2ll McEwan, James Welland McEwen, H r,.^. 209 210 210 210 erait 210 210 peare 211 211 211 211 212 McFarlane, J .Pine^Ki McGi lliyray, D., B.A London 214 ersoll 214 ver 214 214 166 Page. McGregor, M Tilsonburg 215 Mclntyre, D. C Beamsville, O 216 McKay, W. A., BA Woodstock 217 McKay, R. D. ^Retired) Shakespeare 217 McKenzie, Alexander Lucknow 217 McKenzie, A . F Glammis 218 McKenzie, D. {Retired) IngersoU 218 McKinnon, Neil Kilmartin 219 McKutcheon, James ....Coranna 219 McKinley, W Innerkip 219 McLean, Archibald Blythe 220 McLennan, G Underwood 221 McLeod, D. D Paris 221 McLintock, J Maudaumin 223 McMechan, John Waterdown 223 McMillan, D. {Retired) Komoka 223 McMullen, W. T Woodstock 223 McNab, J Lucknow 224 McNaughton, A Walton 224 McPherson, Thomas, {Retired) Stratford 224 McQuarrie, H Wingham 224 McQueen, A. F Dingwall 225 McRae, D. B Cranbrook 225 McRobbie, G. G Ridgetown 225 McRobie, John Petrolia 225 Mann, D Rodney 227 Martin, W.M Exeter 227 Milloy, John Crinan 228 Mitchell, J. W {Without charge) Mitchell 228 Moffat, R. C, D.l) Walkerton 228 Mordv, John M.A Walkerton 228 Morrison, John A Sault Sle. Marie 229 Muir, Thomas Fordwich 229 Munro, G Embro 230 Munro, J. M Kintore 230 Murray, J. A London 230 Murray, John G Grimsby 231 Murray, J. L Kincardine 231 MuPgrave, P Seaforth 231 Panton, E. W Stratford, 232 Paradis, J , H Port Stanley 233 167 Page . Patterson, J. T Hanover 238 Paterson, N Bayfield 233 Penman, J. VV Thorndale 234 Porteous, J. {Retired) Gait 234 Pritcbard, J Auburn 234 Proudfoot, Jobn J. A , D.D London 234 Ratclifte, J. H Ancaster 235 Rees, W. D Blackbeart 235 Rennie, J Ailsa Craig 235 Renwick, R Newry Station 235 Robertson, J. L., M.A Strabane 236 Robertson, William, M.A Chesterfield 236 Ross, R Brucefield 237 Ross, J., 5. 4 Brussels 237 Ross, P. R JngersoU 237 Scott, J. B Leamington 239 Scott, R Brooksdale 239 Scott, J. D.D , Saugeen 238 Scott, P Cromarty 239 Scoular, T Hamilton 239 Smith, F. W Amherstburgh 241 Stewart, A., B.A Clinton 243 Stewart, A Shakespeare 243 Stewart, D VVallacestown 243 Sutherland, A Dingwall 244 Sutherland, G Fingal 244 Sutherlahd, W. R Strathburn 245 Tallach, T Dresden 245 Thomson, J., M.A Ayr 246 Thompson, John Sarnia 246 Thomson, T. G Brucefield 246 Thompson, R.,D.C.L Drummondville 246 Thynne, R Port Dover 246 Tolmie, Andrew Saugeen 246 Tully, A. F Mitchell 247 Turnbull, J. A Goderich 247 Ure, Robert, D.D Goderich 247 Urquhart, A Cowal 247 VVaddell, Alexander W ..Rondeau 247 Walker, VV. P Elfrida 247 Walker, William Chatham 247 168 Fasc Wardrope, D Teeswater 248 Welli=, John, M.A Ailsa Craig 248 Wilson, T Seneca 249 Wilson, W. A., M.A St. Mary^s 249 Wright, J. K London East 250 Wright, P Stratford 250 Yeomaus, G. A Dnnnville 250 Presbytery of Manitoba. Rev. T. Hart, M.A., B.D, Wirnipeg, Clerk. Page. Baird, A.B.,i>'.i> Edmonton 172 Bell, Allan Portage la Prairie 175 Borthwick, H. J., B.A Mountain City 177 Bryce, G., M.A., LL.B Winnipeg 178 Cameron, A. H Turtle Mountain 179 Campbell, A., B.A. Stonewall 181 Douglas, J Morris 190 Farquharson, J., B.A Pilot Mound 192 Ferries, J., B.A Brandon 193 Fleet, George Okanase 194 Gordon, D.M., 5. i> Winnipeg 197 Hart, Thomas, IT.^., ^.D Winnipeg 201 Hodnett, W Birtle 202 Matheson, A Selkirk 227 Mullins, W ■. Headingly 230 McConnell, \).,B.A Petrel 210 McGregor, D Big Bend 215 McGuire, T Emerson 216 McKav, John Armadale 217 McKeIlar,H High Bluff 217 McRae, D Neepawa 225 Pitblado, C. B Winnipeg 234 Poison, S Millbrook 234 Robertson, James AVinnipeg 236 Scott, J West Lvnne 239 Sieveright, J., ^.^1 Prince Albert 240 Smith, A Caducis 241 Stalker, D., ^.^ Gladstone 242 Tunka:-uicye, Sol Fort Ellice 247 Tibb, J. C, B.D Rapid City 246 Wellvvood, J., B.A Minnedosa 249 169 II. Place of Birth, Date of Ordixation, &c. While the name and churcli of every Minister is given under this head, the editors regret that so comparatively few Ministers responded to their invitation for information required to give biographic sketches. They are vinch indebted to those Ministers who did supply necessary particulars. Where Ministers graduated or stud'ef, the places, icith uni- versities or colleges nierely given, thus ^-Edinburgh University," *' Queen's College," Kingston, "Knox College, Toronto," etc. Abbreviations alphabetically arranged. B.—Born. B.A. — Bachelor of Arts. B.D. — Bachelor of Divinity. Ch. — Church or charge. C.B, — Cape Breton. Dan. — Daughter. D.D . — Doctor of Divinity. D.C.L. — Doctor of Civil law. 'E.—East. Eiig. — England. In. — Inducted. Ire. — Ireland. Lie. — Licensed. LL.B. — Bachelor of Laws. LL.D. — Doctor of Laws. :N.— North. No. of Com. — Number of Coni' municanfs. N.B. — Nero Brunsivick. ^J . — New Jersey. 'N.S.—Nova Scotia. Ont. — Ontario. Or. — Ordained. Pa. — Pemhsylvania. P.E.I — Prince Edward Island. Ph.D. — Doctor of Philosophy. Pres — Presbytery. Que. — Quebec. S.—Son. Sc.D. — Doctor of Science. Sth. — South. W.— H'est. Abraham, John (VVhitbv, Ont, Pres., Whitby). Or 5. Xov 1872. No. of com. 197. Abraham, R. H., M. A. (Knox ch.. Burlington. Pres., Ham- ilton). S. of Joseph Abraham. B. at Toronto. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 1 June, 1880. Mar. Annie E. Armstrong, 11 Ang. 1880. Predecessors R. N. Grant and S. U.Fjsher. No. of com. 21H. Has charge of two stations. Acheson, Stuart, M xA (1st Essa. Burns and Dunn's chs.. Clover Hill, Ont. Pres., Barrie). S. of Thomas Acheson, farmer. B. at Mono Mills, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 13 June, 1877, F. M. Ferguson, dau. of T. K. Eergusou, M.P. 170 Or. and In. 11 Oct., 1876. Predecessors, Rev. Dr. Fraser, now one of the clerks of the General A^ssembly and Thomas McGee, No. of com., 186. Acheson, S. (Wick and Greenbank, Ont, Pres., Lindsay) Or. Aug., 1874. No of com., 16G. Aitken, Wm. (Newcastle, N. B.; Pres. Miramichi) Or. 16 Aug., 1864. No. of com., 250. Alexander, Jos., M.A. (Normal, &c, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 29 May, 1851. No. of com., 184. Alexander Thomas, A.M. (Mount Pleasant and Burford, Ont; Pres., Paris). S. of Jas. Alexander, a cloth merchant. B. at Aberdeen, Scotland. Marschal College, Aberdeen. Lie. at Dundee, Scotland, in 1830. Or. at Cobourg, Ont., in March, 1835. Mar. 17 July, 1834, Susan D. Soutar. In. to present ch. 9 Nov. 1874. Predecessors, Patrick Gregg, — Peatie. No. of com., 50 at Mount Pleasant; 25 at Burford. Previous pastor- ates, Cobourg, for 13 years; two congregations in Scotland, and 14 years minister of Percy and Seymour. Allan James (Cove Head, P.E.I. ; Pres., P. E. Island). Or. Jan., 1846. No. of com. 70. Allard, Joseph (St. John Street Ch., Quebec; Pres., Quebec) S. of Jos. Allard, farmer. B. at Ste. Anne, III. Presbyterian College, Montreal. Mar. 6 Sep., 1882, Minnie Kertson. of'Grand Falls, N.B. Or. and In., 15 April, 1882. Predecessors, Mr. Langele, of Switzerland & R. S. Duclos. No. of com., 27. Origi- nally a Roman Catholic, but became a convert to Protestantism, through instrumentality of Father Chiniquy. Ami, Marc (French Church, Ottawa; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 11 July, 1866. Amaron, Calvin E., B.A., M.A. (Three Rivers, Que; Pres., Quebec.) S. of Dan. Amaron, of Switzerl nd, one of the first missionaries of late Free Church Missionary Society. B. at DeRamsay, McGill and Presbvterian Colleges, Montreal. Or. and In. 15 Oct, 1879. Mar. 19 Oct, 1881— Agnes, dau.of Judge McDuugall, of Aylmer. Predecessors, James Thom, Prof. Fer- guson, R. J, McLaren, John Bennett, Jas. McCaul. No. of com. 100. Amos, Walter (Aurora, Ont; Pres. Toronto.) S. of Andrew Amos, blacksmith. B. in Roxburghshire, Scot. Universitv and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 9 Nov, 1876. Mar. 26* Jan, 1881, Margaret Barr. No. of com. 100* 171 Anderson, Duncan, M. A. (Point Levis, Que; Pres., Que- bec). Or. 26 Dec, 1854. Anderson, James A., BA., (Whitechurcli, Ont, Pres., Mait- land) S. of Rev. John Anderson, Minister at Tiverton, Ont, B. in Nepean township, Ont; McGill and Presbvterian Colleges, Montreal. Or. and Jn. 7 October, 1880. MaV. 27 April, 1882, C. Isabel Masson of Ottawa. No. of con)., 187. Predecessor, Robert Leask. Anderson, John, (Tiverton, Ont, Pre^., Bruce) S. of James Anderson, farmer. B. at Strathspey, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 11 Oct, 1854. Mar. 24 Sep, 1847, Margaret Kennedy, dau. of Alex. Kennedy. Has written Reviews on Articles and published Sermons on Baptism in 1873. In, to present ch. 2 March, 1870. Predecessor, Dr. McKay, now of Puslinch. No. of com., 211. Previous pastorate Lancaster and Dalhousie Mills, 1854-70. Anderson, Wm., M.A., (Rosemont and Milman, Ont, Pres., Barrie) S. of VVm. Anderson, farmer, &c. B. in Co. of Armagh, Ire. Glasgow University. Or. 29 June, 1860. Mar. 6 June, 1866, E. J. Waters. In. to present ch. 5 Nov, 1879. Predecessors, Wm. Lewis, Mai. Colquhuun, Alex. McLennan and others. No. of com., 120. Previous pastorates, Tobermore, Ire., 1860-68; Buck- ingham and Cumberland, Que., 1869-73; Kincardine, Ont, 1873- 1879. Andrew, Joseph, (Dalhousie and Middleville, Ont, Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of Jos. Andrew, farmer. B at Hull, Eng. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 28 May, 1874. Mar. 28 March, 1868, Victoria Christner. In. to present ch. 19 July, 1881. Predecessors, W. Clerk, D. J. McLean and W. Cochrene.' No. of com., 233. Formerly a minister of Methodist New Connexion Church, and after reception into Presbyterian Clmrch labored as missionary for three years in Muskoka. Andrews, F., (Keene and Westwood, Ont, Pres. Peterboro) Or. 1851. No. of com., 336. Archibald, W. P., B.A., M.A., (Cavendish, Pres. P.E. Island), S. of Alex. Archibald, farmer. B. at Mosquodo- boit, N.S. Dalhousie College, Halifax. Or. 30 Sep, 1875. Mar. 18 June. 1878, Minnie Ramsay. In. to present ch., 20 March, 1878. Predecessors, D. Geddie and D. J. Murray. No. of com. 190. Previous pastorate, Tryon and Bonshaw, 1875-77. Armstrong, VVm. C. (St. Andrew's Ch., Hillsburg, Ont; Pres., Guelph.) S. of James Armstrong, carriage builder. B. at Guelph. Knox College, Toronto; Princeton College, New 172 Jersey. Or. 8 March, lS-77. Mar. 27 Dec, 1876, Margaret Gin- ton. In. to present ch., 26 April, 1881. Predecessors, D. Strachan, R. Fowlie. No. of com., loO. Previous pastorate, Florence and Dawn. Armstrong, Wm. D., B.A., M.A. Daly St. Ch., Ottawa, Pres., Ottawa). S. of John D. Armstrong, farmer. B. in Town- ship of Cavan, Ont. Toronto University, and Knox College, Toronto. Won several scholarships and prizes at both, in Natnral Science, Logic, Public Speaking, Reading, and as an essayist; silver medallist of the University in Metaphysics and Ethics; prizeman in Hebrew, Chaldee and Svriuc. Before finishing theological course, filled the pulpit of Central Ch., Toronto, and after graduating, took charge of the recently organized church at Point Edward, trom which received a call, but declined. Subse- quently occupied the pulpit of Charles St. Ch. Toronto, and has been engajred in the service of the Board of Knox College. Or. 14 May, 1874. In, to present ch. 14 May, 1874. Predecessors, Dr. Wardrope, and Prof. McLaren. No. of com., 210. In January, 188.3, appointed agent for six months of French Evan- gelization Board to Great Britain and Ireland. Atkinson, T. (Enniskillen, Ac, Ont, Pres , Whitby). Or. 5 Oct, 1878. No. of com., 133. Aull, J. M. (Palmerston, Ont, Pres., Saugeen). Or. 20 May, 1868. No. of com., 176. Baikie, John (Harriston, Ont; Pres., Saugeen). S. of Geo. Baikie. B. in Caithnessshire, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 1 Aug, 1871. In. to present ch. 1 Jutie, 1876. No. of com., 203. Previous pastorate, Brampton and Malton. Bailbe, J. K. (Osnabrnck, Ont; Pres., Glengarrv). Or. 15 Nov, 1882. No. of cop., 300. Bain, James (Markham, Ont.) Or. 5 April, 1826. A min- ister on retired li.'^t, attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Bain, William, D.D. (Perth, Onf; Pres. Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 29 Oct, 1845. Is pastor emeritus St. Andrew's Ohurch. Baird, Andrew B., B.D., M.A., (Edmonton, N. W. T., Pres. Manitoba) S. of Charles Baird, farmer. B. at Fullarton, Ont; University and Knox College, Toronto, Edinburgh and Leipzig Universities. Or. 16 Aug., 1881. In. to pre.-ent ch. 29 Oct., 1881. No. of com., 15. Edmonton is the latest outpost of the Church in the North- West and is 450 miles from its nearest neighbour. The only Presbyterian ministers, besides its present pastor, who 173 have ever preached there being the late Mr. Nisbet of Prince Albert and Principal Grant who visited it on his trip from '' Ocean to Ocean." Ball, Wm. S., (English Settlement, &c., Ont ; Pres. London) Or. 23 Feb . 1849. No. of com., 269. Ballantine, James, (River St Ch., Paris, Ont, Pres. Paris) S. of Quentin Ballantine, merchant. B. at Irvine, Scot. Glasgow University. Or. as a missionary of United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, 26 April, 1866. Mar. 6 Nov., 1865 Margaret Henry. Author of a vohune of poems published in 1865. and of a lecture on the Scottish Covenanters published in 1874. Predecessors, James Robertson, John Anderson. No. of com., 165. Previous pastorates, Stirling, .hinnica, 1866-71, Kingston, Jamaica, 1871- 76, Cobourg, Ont, 1876-81. Ballantyne, Win. D.,B.A., (Pembroke, Ont; Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of James Ballantyne, farmer. B. at Hawick, Scot. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. Nov., 1867, Mar. Joanna E. Shoolbred. In. to present ch. 17 May, 1876. Predecessors, Andrew Melville, Henry McMeekin, John McEwen, No. of com., 144. Previous pastorates, Brooklyn, Iowa ; Whit- by, Ont. Ballantyne, F., BA., M.A., (N. and S. Westminster chs., Ont ; Pres. London) S. of John Ballantyne. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 2 Jan., 1879. Predecessors, North W. — Wm. Ing'is and Geo. Simpson. South W. — J. McEwen and D. McDonald. 175 com. in former ch., 80 in latter. Barclay, John, M.A., D.D., (Toronto, Pres. Turontv) B. in Ayrshire, Scot. Glasgow and Edinburorh L^niversities. Has published various discourses by request. For 28 years was pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Toronto. Has rendered valuable ser- vice to the Church as Clerk of the Presbytery, Trustee of Queen's College, Kingston, and as a member of the Temporalities Board. A retired minister atiacheii to Presbytery of Toronto. Barr, Wm., (Brantford) A minister on retired list attached to Presbvtery of Paris. Barr, Matthew (Sea^orth, Ont). Or. 14 Feb, 1854. A min- ister on retired list, attached to Presbytery of Huron. Battisby, J. R. (St. Andrew's Ch., Chatham, Ont; Pres., Chatham) Or. 26 Sep, 1877. No. of com., 360. Baxter, John J. (Truro, N.S; Pres., Truro). Or. May> 1832. Has retired from active service. 174 Bayne, E. S., M.A. (Murray Harbor, P.E.I. ; Pres., P.E. Island). Or. 18 Jan, 1876. No. of com., 180. Bayne, Geo. D., B.A. (Wakefield, Que; Pres., Ottawa). S. of John Bayne, fanner. B. at Ottawa. McGill Univer^^ity and Presbyterian College, Montreal. Or. and In. 6 Sep, 1881 . Pre- decessors, J. Corbett, Jos. White, Hugh McGuire, No. of com., 236. Bayne, Geo. T. (Wilberforce, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 21 July, 1881. No. of com., 90. Beainer. A. (Wardsville, Ont ; Pres., London.) S. of Chris- topher Beamer, farmer. B. at Princeton, Oht. Albert College, Belleville. Or. 25 Apl, 1869. Mar. 15 Apl, 1868, Bertha Choate. In. to present ch,, 24 Feb., 1880. Predecessors, Messrs. McKinnon, McKenzie and Donaldson. No. ot com., 80. Pre- vious pa.«toiate, Springfield. Was formerly a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Was received into Presbyterian Church 23 June, 1877. Bearisto. J. K. (Carleton, N.S.; Pres., Halifax) Or. 1869. No. of com., 75 Beattie, David (Rvlston and Marmora, Ont ; Pres., Kings- ton). Or. 27 April, 1857. No. of com., 54. Is an ordained missionary. Beattie, D. M., B.A., (East Oxford and Blenheim, Ont.; Pres., Paris.) S. of Robert Beattie, farmer. B. in Township of Puslinch. University College and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 13 Jan., 1880'. Mar. 8 Feb, 1882, Kate McLaren. No. of com., 160. Brother of Rev. F. R. Beattie, Minister of First Presbyterian Ch., Brantford. Beattie, F. R., B.A. , B.D., M.A. (First Presbyterian Ch., Brantford; Pres., Paris.) S. of Robert Beattie, farmer. B. near Guelph. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 11 Dec, 1878, In. to present ch. 9 May, 1882. Predecessors, A. A. Drummond, Thos. Lowry. No. of com., 150. Previous pastor- ate, Baltimore and Cofdsprings, 1878-82. Is the first B.D. of Knox College. Was tutor there for two years, and is at present one of the Board of Examiners of that'institution. Was Ex- aminer in L^niversily College for two years. Beattie, Robert J. (First Ch. Port Hope; Presbytery, Peter- boro'). S. of Robt. Beattie, farmer. B. at Essa, Ont. Knox College, Toronto; Princeton Theological Seminary. Or. 12 April, 1875. Mar. March, 1876, Susan McCoy. In. to present 175 ch., Dec, 1878. Predecessors, John Cassie, David Walters, Wifliam Donald. No. of com., 242. Previous pastorate. Fort Edward, New York, 1875-78. „ .. t^ ..i .i n Becket, John (Thamesville, &c., Ont; Pres., Chatham). Or. 27 May. 1868. No. of com., 22. -r. -o Bell, Alex. (St. Andrew's Ch., Peterboro'; Pres., Peter- boro'). Or. March, 1863. No. of com., 171. Bell, Allan (Portage-la-Prairie, Man.; Pres., Manitoba.) S. of Jatnes Bell, farmer. B. at London, Ont. Toronto University and Princeton College, N.J. Or. 14 July, 1875. Mar. 27 May, 1875, Kate Brown . In. to present ch., Jan., 1876. No. of com., 130. Bell, Georse, B.A., LL.D. (Kingston; Pres., Kingston). S of Rev WnT. Bell. B. at Perth, Ont. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 30 Mav, 1844. Mar. 1st. 18 Nov. 1846, Mary Whftelord; she died, 25 Nov, 1851 : 2nd, 22 May, 1855, Ellen Chadwick. First native Canadian student of Queen's College, Kincr^ton. Was minister of Cumberland and Buckingham, 1844"-48; Simcoe, 1848-57; Clifton, 1857-73, and Walkerton, 1874-81. Moderator of Svnod Presbyterian Church, m connec- tion with Church of Scotland, in 1858. Lecturer in Divinity, Queen's College, 1873, 1877, 1878, and 1882. A Trustee of that Collef^e, and is Registrar and Treasurer thereof. Bell, John W., M A. (Listowel, Ont; Pres., Stratford). Or. 22 Dec, 1868. No. of com., 184. Bennett, James, D.D. (St. John, N.B.) S. of John Bennett, farmer B. at Lisban, Ire. Belfast College and Edinburgh University. Or., 30 March, 1843. Mar., 1847, Jane Scott. Auihor o'f'The Wisdom of the King," &c. Was minister of Tassagh, Ireland, and St. John's Ch., St. John, N.B . Retired from active service in 1882. Is Clerk of the Presbytery of St. John . Bennett, John, (Almonte, Ont, Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of John Bennett, gamekeeper on estate of Pitfirran, Scot. B. at Kinross, Scot. Morrin College, Quebec. Or. 29 June, 1869. Mar. 17 Sep., 1869, Mary Chambers. Has published several sermons and also " Letters to " R. F." a Romish Priest on the unscriptural nature of Mariolatry and other Romish Doctrines." In. to present ch. 17 Sep., 1872. Predecessors, John Fairbairn, brother of late Principal Fairbairn of Edinburgh, Dr. McMonne, John Gordon. No. of com., 470. Previous pastorate, Three 176 Kiverp, Que., 1869-72. Was first student to begin and complete course in Morrin College, Que. under Rev. Principal Cook, D.D., LL.D., who was a student of Dr. Chalmers. Bennett, Thomas, (Carp, Kin burn and Lowny, Ont, Pres. Ottawa). S. of R. R. H. Bennett, farmer. B. at Tayside, Ont. Minnesota State University and Presbvterian College, Montreal. Or. 12 Oct., 1876. Mar. 12 June, 1879,"^ Elsie McClenaghan. In. to present ch. 13 Dec, 1881. Predecessors, - Sinclair, J, Robert- son, J. Stewart and J. W. Penman. No. of com., 186. Previous pastorates Beauharnois and Chateauguay 1876-81. Was gold medalist at both seminaries. Bennett, Wm., (Springville and Bethany, Ont, Pres. Peter- boro) S. of John Bennett, farmer. B. in County Down, Ire. Belfast College. Or. Sep., 1855. Mar. in 1859, Amy Knight. In. to present ch. Nov. 1872. Predecessor, Wm. Blaine. No. of com., 135, Previous pastorates, Windsor 1861-64; Winchester 1864-68; Kemptville 1868-72. Sent as a missionary to New Brunswick b}-^ Irish Church in 1855. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Bickett, "^David (Molesworth, Ont ; Pres., Maitland). Or. 17 Oct, 1882. No. of com., 116. Binnie, Robert (Knox Ch., Cornwall, Ont; Pres., Glen- garry.) Or. 20 May, 1861. No. of com., 127. Black, James (Caledonia, Ont ; Presbytery, Hamilton). S. of Wm. Black, farmer. B. at Eskdale, Muir, Scotland. Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 9 Nov., 1853. Mar. 15 July, 1856, Christina, eldest dau. of Rev. Wm. Bethune, of Walpole. Published several sermons and lectures. Predecessor, Dr. Ferrier. No. of com., 210. Black, James S. (Erskine Ch., Montreal ; Pres., Montreal) Or. 21 March, 1870. No. of com , 522. Blain, Wm . (Tara, &c. Ont ; Pres., Bruce). Or. 4 July, 1854. No. of com., 222. Blair, D.B. (Barney's River and Blue Mount, N.S; Pres., Pictou). S. of Thos. Blair, shepherd. B. at Strachur, Scot. Edinburgh University. Or. 26 Oct, 1846. Mar. 26 Aug, 1851, Mary Sibella McLean. Author of a Gaelic grammar; "Metri- cal translation of Psalms in Gaelic;" a volume of Gaelic poems. In. to present ch., Oct, 1848. Predecessors, D. A. Fraser, D. McKichan, Alex. McGilHvray. No. of com., 400. Prior to induction a missionary. 177 Blakely. M. D. M., B.A. (Ro=s and Cobden ; Pre?., Lanark and Renfrew). S. of Malcolm Blakely, farmer. B. at Bristol, Que. McGill University and Presbvterian College, Montreal . Or. and In. 5 Oct, 1880. Mar. 5 Jan, 1881, Janet McJanet. Predecepi=ors. Hngh Cameron, Henry Sinclair. No. of com. ,100. Bortbwick, Bugb J..M.A. (Mountain City, Man; Pres., Manitoba) S. of Jc>bn Bortbwick, scbool-teacber. B. in Scot- land . Edinburgb Unnersitv; Queen's College, Kingston ; Vic- toria College, Cobourg. Or. Aug, 1853. Mar. April, 1848, Marion, dau. of Jobn Taylor, W .S., Edinburgh . In. to present ch., Nov., 1881. No. of com., 45. Previous pastorate, Chelsea, Quebec. Boudreau, Moses F. (New Glasgow, Que; Pres., Montreal). S. of Joseph Boudreau, farmer. B. at St. Anne, 111 . Presby- terian College, Montreal Or. 8 Oct., 1 877 . Mar. 16 Sep., 1878, Annie Ward, of Montreal. In. to present ch., 31 Jan., 1881 . Predecessors, Charles Bronillette and others. No. of com., 75. Previous pastorate, Dunnville, 1877-81. Embraced Protestant- ism through instrumentality of Father Chiniquv. Bovd, Jas (Wellesley, Ont; Pres., Stratford) Or. 7 July, 1847. No. of com., 74. Boyd, Jas. M., B.D. (Beauharnois and Chateauguay, Que; Pres. Montreal) Bovd, John (Bass River, N. W.; Pres. Miramichi) Or. 9 Sep., 1879. No. of com., 55. Bovd, Saml. (Knox Ch., Wallace, N. S.; Pres. Wallace) Or. Nov., 1858. No. of com,, 152. Bremner, Geo. (McNab White Lake, Ont; Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) Or. 15 Feb., 1860. No. of com., 225. Brown, Arch. (New Dublin, N. S; Pres. Lunenburg and Shelburne) Or. 27 Jan., 1864. No. of com., 33. Brown, B. J. (Luther, Ont; Pres. Saugeen) S. of William Brown, farmer. B. in townsliip of Caradcc. Knox College, Toronto, Or. 11 June, 1873. Mar. 23 Dec, 1874, Margaret Bell McClure. In. to present ch. 30 April, 1879. Predecessor, Donald D. McLennan. No. of com., 114. Brown, George (Wroxeter, Ont; Pres. Maitland) S. of Robt. Brown, millwright. B. at Stow, Scot University and Free Church College, Edinburgh. Or. Aug., 1856. Mar. 7 Oct., 1856, Anna Maria Whitworth. In. to present ch. April 1866. Prede- cessor, John Young. No. of com. 192. Labored in Jamaica and Trinidad from June 1852 to January 1861. 178 Brown, John (Newmarket, Ont) A minister on retired list, attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Bruce, George, B.A., (St. David's Ch., St. John, N. B.; Pres. St. John) S. of John Bruce. B. in Scotland. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. Sep., 1875. In. to present ch. 28 Jan., 1883. Predecessor, Dr. Waters. No. of com. 300. Previous pastorate, 1st Presbyterian Ch., St. Catharines, Ont. Was four years in mission work in Newmarket and Aurora, Ont. Bruce, Wm. T., B.A., M.D. (Coldstream Ch. Valley, N. S.; Pres. Truro) S. of Jos. Bruce, farmer. B. at Middle Musquo- doboit. Dalhousie College and University, Halifax, also Theo- logical Hall and Halifax School of Medicine. Or. 26 Sep., 1876. In. to present ch. 10 May., 1881. Mar. 8 Nov., 1877, Alice Mary Straton. Predecessors, Jacob Layton, Jas. Carruthers. No. of com., 150. Previous pastorate, Sutherland's River and Vale Colliery, Pictou, N. S., 1876-80. Bryce, George, B.A., M.A , LL.B. (Manitoba College, Winnipeg; Pres. Manitoba) S. of Geo. Bryce, farmer. B. at Mount Pleasant, Brant Co., Ont. Universitv and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 19 Sep., 1871 . Mar. 17 Sep., 1872, Marion Samuel of Broom House, Kirkliston, Scot. Appointed Principal of Mani- toba College 1871. Is the author of "Manitoba — Its infancy, growth and present condition" 1882, and a pamphlet, published in 1875 on " The Presbyterian Church in the North-West." Burgess, J. C, B.A. (Carleton, N. B.; Pres. St. John) Or. 5 May, 1870. No. of com. 81 . Burnett, John R. S. (Alliston, Ont ; Pres. Barrie). B. at Montreal. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 4 Dec, 1874. Mar. 11 Apl, 1877, Kate B. Melville. In. to present ch., 23 Jan, 1877. Predecessors, John K. Hislop, Robt. Knowles, and Tlios. McKee. No. of com., 158. Previous pas- torates, Duntroom and Nottawa. Burnet, John S (Martintown, Ont ; Pres., Glengarry). Or. 1 July, 1863. No. of com,, 293. Burnfield, Geo., B D.,M.A. (First Ch, Brockville ; Pres., Brockville). Or. 3 Jan, 1871 . Burns, Robert F., D.D. (Fort Massey Church, Halifax ; Pres., Halifax). S. of Prof. Robt. Burns, of Toronto. B. at Paisley, Scotland. Glasgow University; New College, Edin- burgh, and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 1 July, 1847. Mar. Elizabeth Holden, 1 July, 1852. Author of "Life of Dr. Burns," Toronto, published in 1872, and which went through 3 editions. 179 Has al?o \vritten pamplilets on ^Faine Liquor Law; ''Life of Abraham Lincoln ;" " Our United Church," and other subjects. In. to present cliarge, 18 Mar , 1875. Predecessor, J. K. Smith, now of Gait. No. of com., 215. Previous pastorates, Kincjstou, LS47— 55; St. Catharines, 1855—67; Chicago, 18(57—70; €ote St. Church, Montreal, 1870 — 75. Fort Massey con- gregation gives at rate of $100 per family, to church objects, and adopts the free-will offering system on Lord's Day. Burns, William (Toronto). Or., 18 May, 1869. A minis- ter without charge, attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Burr, Alex. (FCamoka, Out). A minister without charge. Presbytery of London . Burrows, A., B. A. (St. Andrew's Ch., Truro, N.S; Pres., Truro). Or. 29 June, 1864. No. of con) , 200. Burson, Georo:e (Knox Ch., St. Catharines, Ont; Pres., Hamilton). Or. 6 June, 1863. No. of com., 250. Cairns, John (Buxton, Ont; Pres., Chatham)- ^i'- 2 Feb, 1882. No. of com., 48. Cairns, John A., B.A., M.A. (Upper Musquodoboit, N. S.; Pres. Halifax) S. of Ciiris. Cairns, farmer. B. at Freetown, P. E. I. Dalhousie College, Halifax ; Princeton College, N. J. Or. and In. 9 March, 1882.' Mar. 20 June, 1882, Alice Waters. No. of com., 230. Predecessors, Mr. Sprott, Dr. Sedgwicke, James Simpson. Cald^r, John A. G. (Lancaster, Ont; Pres. Glengarry) Or. April, 1871. No. of com., 147. Camelon, David (Vaushan, &c., Ort;Pres. Toronto) Or. 13 Dec, 1859. No. of com.'; 176. Cameron, Alex. (Riverside, Portapique, N. S.; Pres. Truro) Or. 16 Sep., 1857. No. of com., 223. Cameron, A. H. (Nelsonville, Man.; Pres. [Manitoba) Or. 12 Nov., 1874. No. of com., 59. Cameron, Chas. (Kincardine Township, Ont ; Pres. Maitland) Or. 1 May, 1861. No. of com., 51. Cameron, Duncan, (Knox Ch., Lucknow, Ont; Pres., Mait- land). Or. 3 March, 1854. No. of com., 141. Cameron, D. B„ (Acton, Ont; Pres., Guelph). Or. 16 Dec, 1869. No. of com., 175. Cameron, Hugh, (Kippen, &c, Ont. ; Pres., Huron). Or. 8 Oct., 1862. No. of corn., 181. 180 Cameron, Hugh, B.A., (Glencoe, Ont. ; Pre.s., London) S. of Archibald Cameron, farmer. B. at DeWittville, P.Q. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. and In. 2 Dec, 1879. Mar. 12 Oct., 1881, M. D. Roise. Predecessors, J. N. Macleod, D. Maceaciiern. No. of com., 162. Cameron, Jajnes, (Chatsworth, Ont.; Pres., Owen Sound). S. ol John Cameron, farmer. B. in Petty, Inverness, Scot. Naw College and University, Edinburgh ; Knox College, Toronto. A silver medallist Edinburgh University. Was editc* for six years of *' Canada Christian Monthly," seven years of '' Presby- terian Year Book," and has written many articles fmblished in various magazines. Or. and In. 16 Feb., 1859. Mar. 4 Jan., 1879, E A. Dunscombe. No. of com., 24.3. Congregation formed from Mission Station under Mr. Cameron's ministrv. Cameron, John, (Bridgewater, N.S; Pres., Lunenburg and Shelburne), Or. 17 Sep, 1844. No. of com , 115 Cameron, J., M.A., (Millbrook and Centreville, Ont; Pres., Peterboro). Or. Feb, 1876. No. of com., 305. Cameron, John G., (Souris and Bay Fortune, P.E I; Pres.^ P. E. Island). Or. 14 March, 1867. No. of com., 225. Cameron, John J., B.A., M.A., (Pickering, Ont; Pres., Whitbv). S. of Robert Cameron, farmer. B, at Georgetown, P.E.I. Dalhousie College, Halifax. Or. 5 March, 1874. Mar. Dec. 1871, Susan Wright. In. to present ch., 1 Oct, 1879. Pre- decessors, W. R. Ross, Alex. Kennedy. No. of com., 120. Pre- vious pastorates, N. Easthope, N. Hamburg. Cameron, John M., (East Ch., Toronto ; Pres., Toronto.) Or. 23 Nov, 1871. No. of com., 343. Cameron, John W., B.A., (Laskay, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of James Cameron, Lake Captain and Merchant. B at Lan- singberg, N.Y. University and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 20 Dec, 1882, Margaret S. Lockhart. Or. a;id In. 15 Nov, 1881. Predecessors, Messrs. Adams, Milligan, Hague and War- render. No. of com., 108. Cameron, L, (Thamesford, Ont: Pres., Londor)). S. of Hugh Cameron, farmer. B. in Island of Islav, Scot. Knox Coll^ege, Toronto. Or. 5 Nov, 1862. Mar. '22 Dec, 1864, Sarah J. Kennedy. In. to present ch., 10 Nov, 1874. Predeces.sors, Neil Bethune, John Frazer, A. C. McDonald and Kenneth McDonald. No, of com,, 200. Previous pastorate, Acton. 181 Cameron, M. C. Milton, Ont,Pres., Toronto). S. ot Duncan •Cameron, farmer. B. in Elgin County, Oiit. Yale College; Princeton College, N.J. Or. and In. 2o March, 1879. Mar. 19 Jan, 1881, Lillie Johnson. Predecessors, Messrs. Coots, Fergu- son, Stewart, Mitchel, and John Eadie. No. of com., 262. Campbell, Alex. B.A (Stonewall, Man.; Pres, xManitoha). S. of Peter Campbell, farmer. B. at Drummond, Ont. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 9 Oct, 1873. Mar. 27 Dec, 18(15, Elea- nor Woodside, of Toronto. Appointed missionary to Manitoba (Rockwood Groupe) October, 1876. Without charge at present. Has been also minister of Westmeath, Ont. Campbell, Isaac (Richmond Hily, Ont; Pres., Toronto). No. of com., 170. Or. 2 Nov, 1874. fs colleague and successor to Rev. J as. Dick. Campbell, John, B.A., M.A. (Presbyterian College, Mon- treal; Pres-, Montreal.) S. of James Campbell, publisher. B. at Edinburgh, Scot. Knox College, Toronto; Toronto and Edinburgh Universities. Or. 3 Nov, 1868. Mar. Sep, 1875, Mary Helen Playfair, of Toronto. Author of numerous reviews, &c. Was minister ot Charles Street Ch., Toronto, 1868-73. Appointed a Professor in Presbyterian College, Montreal, June, 1873. Campbell John, B.A. (Harriston, Ont; Pres., Saugeen). S. of John Campbell, carpenter. B. at Islay, Scot. University and Knox College, Totonto. Or. 2 Sep, 1874. Mar. 13 Jan, 1865, A. J. Langton, who died at Minneapolis, 21 June, 1882. In. to present ch., 29 Aug, 1878. Predecessors, Geo. McLennan ; John Mclntyre. No. of com., 283. Previous pastorate, Can- aington, Sep, 1874 to July, 1878. Campbell, Malcolm (Strath Lome, C.B; Pres., Victoria and Richmond). S. of John Campbell, farmer. B. in Cape Breton. Theological Hall and Dalhousie College, Halifax. Or. and In. 30 Aug.- 1881. Mar. 27 Dec, 1879, Annie McAulay. Predecessors, John Gunn and John McLean. No. of com., 106. Campbell, Robt , B.A., M A. (St. Gabriel Ch., Montreal; Pres., Montreal). S. of Peter Canipbell, farmer. B. in Town- ship of Drummond, Ont. Queen's College, Kingston . Or. 10 Apl, 1862. Mar 29 Dec, 1863, Margaret Macdonnell Writer of essays and reviews in various magazines. Was joint editor of Presbyterian, from 1867 to 1870. In. to present ch. 13 Dec, 1866. Predecessors, Dr. luglis. Dr. Kemp, and others. No. of com., 373. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch., Gait, 1862-66. look 182 several scholarships at College, and was first medallist of Queen's. Was Lecturer in Church History in University Ses- sions, 1880-1, and 1881-2. Campbell, Robert, M.A. (Renfrew, Ont; Pres. Lanark and Renfrew) S. of Geo. Campbell, carpenter. B. at Montreal. Queen's College, Kingston and Edinburgh University. Or. and In. 26 Oct., 1871. Mar. Mary, eldest dauTof Thomas Drummond, of Kingston. Predecessors, Dr. Alex. Mann and Geo. Thomson. No. of com., 360. Is lecturer on Political Economy, Queen's College, Kingston, and was Bruce of Grange Hill Scholar and Medallist Edinburgh University. Canning, Wm. T. (Oxford Mills, Ont: Pres. Brockville) S. of Rev. Jas. Canning, Minister of Malin, Ire. B. there. Belfast College and Edinburgh University. Or. 1 May, 1849. Mar. Jemima Rider, 24 July, 1856. In. to present ch. 25 June 1862. Predecessors, Jos. Anderson, Jos. Evans. No. of com., 94. Previous pastorates, Chipman, N. B.; Martin, Michigan ; Doug- las, Ont. — Licensed by Presbytery of Deny. Sent to Canada by Colonial Committee Irish Pres. Church in 1849. Carmichael, Jas. (King, Ont; Pres. Toronto) S. of Peter Carmichael, farmer. B. at Beckwith. Queen's College and Glasgow University. Or. and In. 2 Oct., 1860. Mar. 28 Aug., 1865, Maria L. Ross. Predecessors, John Tanse, who died in April 1877, on the 48th anniversary ol his induction atid the olst year ot his ministry ; Henry Gordon. No. of com., 160. Carmichael, James, B.A., M.A. (St. John's Ch., Norwood,. Ont; Pres. Peterboro.) S. of W. Carmichael, carbuilder. B. in Scotland. Or. 10 Nov., 1870. Mar. Sarah Barker 25 Oct., 1871. Author of an essay on "Life and character of Jesus Christ'* published in 1882. In. to present ch. 19 Oct., 1882. Predecessors,. J. M. Folheringham and others. Previons pastorate, Markham. Carmichael, J. A. (Columbus and Brooklin, Ont; Pres. Whitbv) Or. 25 Mav, 1875. No. of com., 258. Carr, A. F., M.A. (Alberton, P. E. I.; Pres. P. E. Island) Or. 4 Oct., 1871. No. of com., 250 Carriere, S, A. (Grand Bend, Ont; Pres. Huron) Or. 31 Oct., 1882. No. of com., 60. Carruthers, J, S. (Knox Ch., Picton ; Pres., Picton). Or. 3 July, 1878. No. of com., 255. Carruthers, S. (Beverlv, Ont; Pres., Hamilton). Or. Oct, 1882. No. of com., 215. 183 Carswell, James (W. Adelaide and Arkona, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). S. of David Carswell, yeon.an. B. in Township of Horton. Knox College, Toronto, and Princeton College, N.J. Or. 17 Oct, 1867. Mar. Christina Jiinor, 7 Oct, 1869. In. to present ch., 19 Oct, 1880. Predecessors, — Howden, \Vm. Deas, Jas. Donaldson, J Lawrence. No. of com., 88. Previous pas- torates, Carleton Place and Beckwith, 1867-74; Aylmer, East, from Nov. 1875-79. Casev, John J., B.D. (Taylor Ch., Montreal; Pres., Montreal). B. in Dublin, Ire. St. Mary's, Montreal ; Princetown Seminary, N.J. Or. 12 Dec, 1876. Mar. 22 May, 1878, Margaret L., dau. of Rev. J. Watson, Huntington, Que. In. to present ch., March 16,1882. Predecessor, J. Jones, an ordained n)issionary. No. of com., 68. Previous pastorate, Elgin and Athelstan, 1876-82. Cauboue, Anthony, Minister at Jolliette, Que; Pres., Montreal. Caven, William, D.D. (Principle Knox College, Toronto ; Pres., Toronto), S. of John Caven, school teacher. B. in Parish of Kirkcolm, Scot, Mar. July, 1856, Miss Goldie of Greenfields, Ont. Ancestors on both sides settled in Wi^tonshire for centuries, and several ot them figured conspicuously in local annals. They were in their day, strenuous supporters of the Solemn League and Covenant, the names of some of them being enshrined on the roll of " Wigton Martyrs." Family emigrated to Canada in 1847. Received his early education at father's school, and choosing the ministry as his profession, subsequently studied under the auspices of the United Presbyterian Church which had been planted in Western Canada through the instrumentality of Rev. William Eraser of Bondhead, and Rev. Alex. Mackenzie ot Goderich. The church having then no regular collegiate insti- tution, the training of students was entrusted to the late Rev. Wm. Proud foot (father of the present Vice-chancellor and Dr. Proudfoot of London) and the above named Mr. Mackenzie. Under the guidance of these learned and godly men, devoted him- self to the prescribed literary and theological course, and having studied for two years more, was licensed to preach early in 1852, being shortly aUerwards ordained and inducted to St. Mary's and DowTiie. In 1865 was appointed by the Synod, Professor of Exegetical Theology and Biblical Criticism in Knox College, Toronto, and in 1870, on retirement of Dr. Wallis, became Prin- cipal. This latter position is held by appointment of the General Assembly. With the aid of his colleague — Professor Gregg — was enabled to procure funds to erect the new college completed 184 in 1875. Was an earnest advocate of union, and when the amal- gamation was effected it became his duty, as Moderator of the Canada Presbyterian Church, to sign the articles of union in name of the Church. Takes a deep interest in all questions affecting the public welfare, and specially so in educational matters. Is President of Ontario Teachers' Association as suc- cessor to Professor Gold win Smith. Caven, Wm. (Buckingham, Ont; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 18 Oct, lh65. No. of com., 90. Clianibers, Thos S. (Storrington, &c. Ont; Pres., Kingston). Or. 28 Msy, 1855. No. of com., 131. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Chase, J. H., M. A. Onslow, N.S; Pres., Truro. Or. 5 May, 1869. No. of com., 1G7. Is (Jerk of the Presbytery. Chiniquy, C. (Ste. Anne, Illinois; Pres., Chatham)". An ordained miss onary. Chisholm John, B. A. (Osprey Ch., Mclntyre, Ont.; Pres., Saugeen). S. of Hugh Chisholm, farmer. B. at Sutherland's Eiver, Picton Co. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. and In. 3 Aug, 1881. Predecessors, Harkness, R. Knowles, — Oreenfield, and — Johnston. No. of com , 150. Christie, George (Bedford, etc., N.S; Pres., Halifax). Or. 22 July, 1842. No. of com., 70. Cljristie, Wm. M, M.A. (Beachburg, Ont; Pres., Lanark aqd Renfrew). S. of Robt. Christie, farmer. B at Edinburgh. Union College, Schen., N.Y. Or 4 Oct, 1849. Mar. 31 Oct, 1861, Annie C. Flett. In. to present ch., 11 Oct., 1877. Prede- cessors, Hugh Cameron aud Alex. Campbell. No. of com., 133. Previous pastorates, Chippavva, 4 Oct, 1849; Mono Centre, 2 July, 1867. Chrystal George (West Flamboro, Ont; Pres., Hamilton) Or. 1869. No.of com., 210. Clark, Geo. M. (New Edinburgh, Ont; Pres., Ottawa). Or. 10 Sep, 1853. No of com., 74. Clark, Nati. (Lakefield, &c.i Ont; Pres., Peterboro'). Or. May, 1871. No. of com., 140. Clarke, Peter (Cape North, N.S; Pres., Sydney). Or. 12 Nov., 1873. No. of com., 43. Clark, Wm. B. (Quebec ; Pres., Queber). S. of Wm. Clark, merchant. B. at Biggar, Scot. Edinburgh University. Or. 1839. Mar. 1st, 1836, Jane Brown; 2iid, 1870, Amelia Torrance, widow of Thos. Gibb. Author of " Book of Family Worship," several editions; "Asleep in Jesus," two editions; "The 185 Promise of the Spirit," In. to Chalmers' Ch., Quebec, 1853, of which now pastor emeritus. Previous pastorates, Half Morton, Scot., 1839-44; Maxwelltown, Scot, 1844-53. Cleland, James (Mill St. Ch, Port Hope ; Pres., Peterhnro). S. of Wm. Cleland, farmer. B. in County Down, Ire. Royal College, Belfast, and Edinbur-ih University. Or. 9 May 1843. In. to present ch., Feb, 1874. Predecessor, M. W. Maclea i. now of Belleville. No. of com., 70. Previous pastorates, Po iland. Ire., May, 184.3-54; Oswegatchie, N.Y, 1856-73. Cleland, VVilliaui (>Tiagara, Ont ; Pres., Hamilton). S. of John Cleland, farmer. B. in Parish of Kilmore, Ire. Koyal College, Belfast, Ire. Or. Aug, 1849. Mar. 1 Oct, 1856, Isabella Esther, third dau. of late Rev, Jos. Johnston, and neice of late Rev. Dr. Henry Cooke of Belfast. In. to present ch., March, 1879. Prececessors, Dr. R. McGill, T. Cruickshanks, J. B. Mowat, C. Campbell. No. of com., 122. Previous pastorates. East Brooklyn, Ntw York, 1849-54 ; Scott and Uxbridge, 1.^54-69; Mountain and South Gower. 1869-73; W. Gwilliamburir, l><73-79. Cochrane, Wm , B.A., M.A., D.D. (Zion Ch., Brantfbrd, Ont ; Pres., Paris). S. of Wm. Cochrane, watch and clockmaker. B. at Paisley, Scot. Glasgow University; Hanover College, Indiana, U.S, and Princeton Theological Seminary, N. J. Or. 7 June, 1859. Mar. 1st, Marv Nelson Hovatover ; 2nd, Oct. 2, 1873, Jeanette Elizabeth Balmer. Aulhor of '' The Heavenly Vision," 1873; " Christ and Christian Life," 1875; "Warning and Welcome," 1876, &c., &c. In. to present ch., 13 Mav, 1862. Predecessor, John Alexander. No. of com., 575. Previous pastorate, Scotch Church, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1859-62. Clerk of the Synod of Hamilton, London. Convener Home Mission Committee (Western Section). Moderator of General Assembly, 1882-83. Cochrane, J. J., M.A. (Townline and Ivy, Ont; Pres,, Barrie). Or. 4 'Apl, 1876. No. of com., 117. Cockburn. E., M.A. (Uxbridge, Ont; Pres., Lindsav). Or. March, 1873. No. of com., 129. Colter, Ashley T., M.A. (Thornburv and Heathcote, Ont; Pres., Owen Sound). Or. 11 Dec, 1878. ' No. of com., 164. Cook, John, D. D. (St. Andrew's Ch. and Principal Morrin College, Quebec ; Pres., Quebec). Native of Sanquhar, Scot. Or. 24 Dec, 1835. Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. For three years, prior to ordination, assistant to Minister of Cardross. In April, 1836, preached for first time in Quebec, and has beeo 12 186 Minister of St. Andrew's ever since. Received degree of Doctor of Divinity from Glasjiovv University, 1838. From commence- ment of ministry in Canada down to tlie Union, took an active part in cjntrolling the affairs of the church in connection with the Church of Scotland. Ot the Synod thereof, twice unanimously elected Moderator, first in 1838, and again in 1844. One of tlie ori,s;inaI promoters of Queen's College, Kingston, and for many years alter its estahlisliment interested himself in its affairs. Was one of the trustees to whom, in 1H41, the Royal Charter constituting the corporation of Queen's College at Kingston was granted. Visited Britain twice on business of the College, and wa Principal thereof, and also Profe>sor of Divinity during 1857 and 1858. In 1.^55 chosen as attorney of the Ministers in connection with the Church of Scotlanci in the matter of creating a fund fromthe proceeds dei'ived through the commutation of the allowances from the Clergy Reserve Fund. By Dr. Cook's instu- mentahty the commutation with the Government was effected, resulting in the formation of the Tempoialities Fund, of the Board of Management of which Dr. Cook lias since been a member. On the formation of the Pre-byterian Churcli in Cana^la, by the Union of 1875, was selected the first Moderator oi General Assembly, and is the first Principal of Morrin College, incorporated in 1861, and opened in 1862. Was nominated to iaiter position by the founder of the College, tlie late Dr. M( rrin. In brief, Dr. Cook's services to the cliurch, at large, have been numerous and most valuable. Cooke, C. H. (Baltimore and Cobisprings, Ont; Pres., Peterboro). Or. Oct, 1882. No. of com., 383. Coull, Geo., M.A, (Vallevfield, Que; Pres., Montreal). Or. March, 1857. No. of com., 102. Coulihard, Walter (Picton, Ont; Pres., Kingston). Or. 20 Nov, 1860. No. of com., 75. Coussirat, Dan'l, B.D., (Montreal.) Or. 8 Dec, 1864. Pro- fessor in Presbyterian College, Montreal. Coutts, David, (Branton.) Or. I836. A Minister on retired list attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Craig, Robt. J., M.A. (Deseronto, Ont; Pres., Kingston.) Or. 27 April, 1876. No. of com., 71. Craw, Georcre, (Hillside, Ont; Pres., Barrie.) S. of James Craw, dver. B. in Scotland. Free Ch., College Glasgow. Knox College Toronto. Or. and in 27 Dec, 1854. Mer. 6'Oct., 1864. Ann Wilson. No. of com., 169 187 Crockett, Duncan R. (Hammon River an^ Saltf^prings Pa'ssHkeaLS N.B.; Pres., St..]olin). S. of John Crockett, farmer. B. at M 1(1.1 le River, N. S. Wanesbnrg College, Penn., and Tiieoloiiicai Setninarv, Danville, Kentucky. Or. 29 Oct., 1876. Mar. lu Mar., 1866. 'Ellen Robertson. In. pre^^ent ch. 20 Aug., 1879. Prn.lecesPors, Simon Fraser, J . K., Bearisto. No. of com J 81. Pievious pastorate, Lawrence, Texas. Croll, R. M. (St. Paul's ch., Simcoe, Ont ; Pres., Hamilton.) Or. .Mav, 1868. No. of com., 83. Cn.mbie. John, M.A , (Union Ch., Smith's Falls, Ont : Pres. Lanark and Renfrew). S. of John Crombie, nautical instrument maker. B. at City ot Aljerdeen. Mareshal College and Theo- loirical Free Church College, Aberdeen, New College Edinburgh. Or. 8 Aug., 185.5. In. to present ch. 4 xMarch, 1869. Predecessor, Wm. Aitken. No. of com. 114. Previous pastorates, La Geurre, 1855-56 ; Inverne-^s, Que. , 1856-69. Is clerk of Presbytery. Crozier, Hugh, (Port Perry and Prince Albert, Ont; Pres. Whitby). S. of Joshua Croz"ier, farmer. B. in Towtiship of Mono.' Kn(^x College, TorKay. Predecessor John Duff, in part oi charge. No. of com., 167. Dawson, Alex., B.A. (Gravenhurst, Ont; Pres. Barrie). Or. 2.3 Sep., 1863. No. of com., 81. Dewar, Robt. (Lake Shore, Ont ; Pres. Owen Sound). Or. 7 Oct., 1855. Pastor Emeritus. Dewev, Finlav M., B.A., M.A. (Richmond ; Pres. Quebec). S. of Alex. Dewey ,"^tarmer. B. at St. Remi, Que. McGill Collecre, Montreal, Princeton Seminary, N. J. Or. and In. 9 Auor.. 1877. Predecessor John McKay. No. of com., 80. Is clerk of Presby- tery. Dey, Wm. J., B.A., M.A. (Presbyterian Collecre, Montreal ; Pres. Montreal). S. of Thos. Dey, farmer. B. at East Hawkes- bury, Ont. McGill Colletre, Presbyterian College, Montreal. Or. 5 Jan., 1876. Mar. 12 June, 1877, Margaret Imrie. Was minister of Spencerville, L^76-82. Appointed Dean of Presby- terian College, Montreal, 1 Sept., 1882. Dick, James, (Richmond Hill, Ont; Pres. Toronto). S. of John Dick, farmer. B. in Ayrshire, Scot. Glasojow University and United Secession Hall.' Or. 22 Dec , 1842. Mar 16 Julv, 1844, Mary L. Thansom. In. to present ch. 14 March, 1849. Predecessor, Wm. Jenkins. No. of com., 170. Prev.ous pastorate Emily, 1842-49. Dickie, Alfred B. (Milford k Gays River Chs., Milford, N. S. Pres. Halifax) S. of Adam Dickie, miller. B. at Maitland, N. S. Dalhousie College, Gerrish Street Hall, Halifax and Truro Seminary. Or. 27 Dec, 1869. Mar. 3 July, 1873, Lillian JaneMcLeod. In. to present ch. 27 April, 1879. Predecessor, E. Scott. No. of com., 257. Was min. for 9 years at Sheet Harbor. Dickson, James A. R., B.D. (Central ch., Gait; Pres. Guelph) S. of David Dickson. B. at Tranent. Scot. University, Toronto, Presbyterian College, Montreal, Congregational College. Or. 18 July, 1865. Mar. 20 June, 1867, Isabella E. Fairbairn. Anihor of "Working for Jesus" published in 1870, " Expository Bible Readings" published in 1882, and various tracts. In. to present ch. 14 Oct., 1879. Predecessors, Dr. John James, W. J. Mur- doch, Richard Bentley. No. of com., 410. Was a (Congregational Minister prior to admission into Presbyterian Churcli in June, 1879. 190 Doak, Wm. (Sarnia) A minister without charge attached to Presbvterv of Sarnia. Dobson, A. B. (Ballinafad, &c., Ont ; Pres. Toronto) Or. 29 Nov.. 1881. No. of com., 110. Donald. Andrew (Hampton Village, N. B.; Pres. St. John) S. of Andrew Donald, farmer. B. in Lanarksl ire, Scot. (Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. Or. IG June. 1842. Mar. 1st Sep., 1842, Jane Crozier McGill.— 2iid, March 2, 1848, Margaret Scott. Publi.-^hed in 1876 a small volume of poems. Has been n)inister of Sliell'urne, Clyde River, and Burrington, N. S.; also of Ham- mond River, Saltsprings, Norton, Gieenfieid aii(f VVilliamsiown, N. B. Hetired from active service but still preaches mure or less frequently as health will i ermit and opportunity offers. Donald, W. (Prince Street cli., Picton ; Pres., Picton). Or. 31 Oct, 18ti0. No. of com., 394. Doudiet, Ct as. A. (St. John's ch., Montreal; Pres., Mon- treal). S. of Rev. Jas. F. Douvliet, Minister of the Reformed Cliurch of France. B. in Geneva. Geneva College, Grande Ligne Bapt. College, and Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 23 Aug, 1869. Mar. 1st 21 March, 1857, Rel:)ecca Robinson of Terre- bonne. She died 25 Sep, 1858. 2nd, 9 July, 1861, Eliza Dunbar of Montreal. In. to present ch.. 16 Oct, 1877. Predecessors, C. A. Tanner, 1874-76; C. A. Dondiet, 1869-72; G. Goepp, 1866-67; J. E. Tanner, l?<62-66. No. of com., 123. Previous pastoiates, St. John's ch., Mont., 1869-72; St. Matthew's ch.. Point St. Charles, 1872-76; St. Andrew's Unionists, Mont., 1876-77. Family originally from France whence it emigrated when Edict of Nantes revoked and settled in the Canton ot Neuchatel, Switzer- land. Douglas, Jas. (Morris, Man ; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 2 Aug, 1865. No. of com., 23. Douglas, J. M. (Port Hope, Ont; Pres., Peterboro). Or. Oct, 1867. Has been a Missionary in India. Drummond, A. A. (Newcastle, Ont; Pres., V/hitby). Or. 20 Oct, 1847. No. of com., 78. Is Clerk of the Presbytery. Drummond, D. (Boularderie, N. S ; Pres., Sydney.) Or. 18June,1872. No. of com., 118. Duff, Daniel (North Brant and West Bentinck, Ont ; Pres. Bruce). S. of Peter Duff, sanitary superinteniient, Citv of Perth. B. in Perthshire. Knox (College and Toronto University, also Free Church College, Edinhurirh. Or. 19 April, 1864. Mar. 1869, Mary C. Young. In. to present ch., 19 May, 1868. No. of 191 coin., in former place 45, in latter 105. For three year.«, 1P65-67, missionary in British Columbia, and was the first missionary of any denomination that wintered in Cariboo. Duff, John (Elora, Ont.) Or. 10 A.iig, 1836. A Minister on retired list, attached to Presbvterv of Gnelph. Dutf, \Vm. (Lnnenbnror, N.S). Or. 23 May, 1843. A Minis- ter on retired list, Presbvterv of Lnnenburcf and Shelbnrne. Dunbar. John (Diinharton, Ont.) Or. 10 Mav, 1853. A, Minister without charort^, attached to Presbytery ot Whitby. Duncan, Jas. B. (Forest and Mackay, Ont; Pres., Sarnia.) Or. 1 July, 1848. No. of com., 125. Duncan, P. (Colborne and Brighton, Ont ; Pres., Peterboro). Or. Oct, 18')7. No. of com., 128. Eadie, John (Pinkerton. Ont; Pres., Bruce). S. of Peter Eadie, horticulturist. B in Fifeshire, Scotland. Knox Colleo:e, Toronto. Or. March, 1862. Mar. Jane McPherson, 27 May, 1863. In. to present ch., 10 'luly, 1879. Predecessor, D. Dutf. No. of com., 215. Previous past orate, 31d ton. Eastman, S. H., B. A. (Oshawa, Ont; Pres., Whitby). S. ofW.O.Eastm n, farn)er. B. at Smithville, Ont. University and Knox Collcire, Toronto. Or. and In. 25 Nov, 1879. Mar. 30 June, 1S81, Belle McColl. Predecessors, R. H. Thornton, D. D., John Ho^g. No. of com., 234. «- Edmison, Henrv, B.A., M.A. (Rothsay, Ont ; Pre=:.. Gnelph). B. in Peterboro'. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 20 Oct, 1866. Mar. 31 July, 1867, Marv Lynam. In. to present ch., 2 June, 1880. Pred('(^essor. D.iniel Anderson. No. of com., '8'. Pre- vious pastorates, Waterdown, 1866-73, Melbourne, 1873-80. Edmunds, F. J. (Port Colborne, Ont; Pres., Hamilton). No. of com., 39. Ednionilson. J. B. (St. John's Ch., Almonte, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 21 Oct, 1 867. No. of com., 264. Elliot, Chas.. D.D. (London). A minister without cliurge. Presbytery of London. Elliott, Jos. (Canninirton, Ont; Pres., Lindsay.) S. of Wm. Elliott, farmer. B, in Roxburghshire, Scot. Universitv and Theological College, London. Or. Oct., 1836. Mar. Ann G. Wylie. In. to present ch. April, 1879. Predecessors, Hugh Campbell ; — CJurrie and J. C!ampbell. Previous pastorates. Bury St. Edmunds, Eng ; Ottawa, Ont, Halifax, N. S. and Montreal. Author of " Walks about Zion," publisheec). S. of John F, Fenwick, doorkeeper to Legislative Council ot Old Canada. B. iri Jedburgh, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 31 Oct, 1861. Has written several articles for various magazines. Pre- decessor, VVm. Macalister. No. of com., 52. Is an amateur arti:-t, and has presented pictures to Knox College, Toronto; Queen's, Kingston, and Presbyterian College, Montreal. Is architect ot church built at Metis. Ferguson, G. D., B.A., (Kingston, Ont; Pres. Kingston), Or. )6 xMav, 1855. One of the Professors in Quten's College. Fcrj.'Uson, J., M.A., B.D. (Chesley, Ont; Pres., Bruce). Or. 30 Dec, 1879. No. of com., 216. Ferguson, John (Vankleekhill, Ont; Pres., Glengarry). Or. Jan, 1865. No. of com., 165. Ferguson, VVm. (Kirkhill, Ont; Pres., Glengarry). No. of com., 190. 393 Fer.LMison, Wm. (Glenmorris, Ont , Pres., Bruce). Or. 2 Jan, 1873. No. of com., 122. Ferries, John, B.A. (First Pres., Ch., Brandon, Man ; Pres. Manitoba). S. of the Rev. Peter Ferries. B. at Edinkillie, Scot. Aberdeen and Glasgow Universities. Or. 24 Auo;, 1865. Mar. / 1866, Annie Broadtoot. In. to present ch., 24 Aug, 1S82. No. of com.. 115. Previous pastorates, Kingarth, Bute and Edinkillie, Scot. Preached first sermon in Brandon, in a tent. Acted as Missionary until called to occupy pulpit of church when built. Has recently resigned owing to ill health. Findlav, Allan (Bracebridge, Ont; Pres., Barrie). S. of Rev. Jas. Findlav. B. in New York State. Knox College, Tor- onto. Or. HO Jan, 1867. Mar. 1 Jan, 1868, Lucy F. Patullo. In. to present ch. 24 Aug, 1882. No. of com., 100. Findlav, David, B.A, (Cantley and Portland ; Pres., Ottawa S. of John Findlay, merchant. B. at Coatbridge, Scot. Knox College and University, Toronto. Or. and In. 22 Dec, 1879. Mar. Marv Pritcl)ard,'6 Sep, 1880 No. of com., 45 Fisher, Simeon W. (Knox Ch., Flora; Pres., (juelph). Or 1874. No. of com., 240. Fleck, James, B.A. (Knox Ch., Montreal; Pres. Montreal) S. of 'ames Heck, n^.erchant and farmer. B. in County Antrim, Ire. Queen's College and General Assembly College, Belfast. Or. 31 March, 1869. In. to present ch. June, 1876. Predecessors, Dr. Kpmp, Dr. Inglis, Dr. Irvine, Mr. Thornton and others. No. of com., 380. Previous pastorate, Second Presbyterian Ch. of Armagh, Ire., 1869-76. Fleming, P. (Warsaw, &c., Ont ; Pres. Peterboro) Or. Noy., 1876. Is an ordained missionary. Fietcher, Charles (Goderich, Ont; Pres. Huron) S. of David Fletcher, school teacher. B. at Luthrie, Scot. St. Andrews, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Theological Halls ot United Secession Church.^ Or. 1842. Mar. 13 May, 1843, Helen Martin. Was minister at Chippewawa 1843-47, Goderich 1847-50, which charge he resigned, owing to ill health and is now on the super- annuated list. Fletcher, Colin B.A., M.A. (Thames Road & Kirkton, Ont; Pres. Huron) S. of Hugh Fletcher, farmer. B. in Island of Islay, Scot. Upper Canada College, Toronto University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 20 Feb., 1879. Mar. Anna M. Agur, 18 Dec, 1879. Predecessors, John Logie and Henry Gracey. No. of com., 310. 194 Fletcher, D. H. (McNab St. Ch., Hamilton ; Pres. Hamilton) S. of Hugh Fletcher, farmer. B. in Scotland. Knox ('ollewe, Toronto. Or. 8 Nov., 1860. Mar. Phyllis Eleanor Murray. In. to pret^etiL oh. 1 May, 1872. Predecessor, Dr. David In,crliP. No. of com., 442. Pievions pastorate, Scarborough, Ont; 1860-72. Fleti, G. (Okoma&e, Man ; Pres., Manitoba.) Or. 10 Aug., 1865. Forbes, Jas. A. (Glace Bay, N. S. Pres., Sydney.) Or. 18 Oct., 1881. No. of com., 26. Forbes, John Franklin (Union Centre & Lochaber, N. S. Pres., Piciou.) S. of John Forbes, a soldier. B. in Pictou, Co. Toronto University, Knox C' liege. Princeton seminary, N. J. Or. a;:d In. 27 Feb.^ 1H67. Mar. 20 Oct., 1869. Janet C. MJ.Millan. Predecessors, Messrs. Don. McConnachy, Kenneth McKenzie and Alex. Canipbeli. No. of cou)., 293. Forbes, W. G. (Port Hastings, N. S.) Or. 1852. Minister on retired list Presbytery of Victoria and Richmond. Forlong, \Vm. (Henry Ch . Lachute, Que; Pres., Montreal.) Or. 11 Aug., 185.3. No. oi com , 197. Forresi, John (Halifax, Pres., Halifax.) Or. 1866. A Pro- fessor in Dalhousie College, Halifax. Forrest, Wm. (Oungah, Ont.) Or. 18 Feb., 1857. A Minister on retired list attached to Presbytery of Owen Sound. Fotheringham, John (St. Mary's, Ont; Pres., Stratford.) S. of Thos. Fothei-ingham, farmer. B. at Sanday Orkney, Scot. U. P. Ti.eo. Hall, Canada. Or. 27 Feb., 1856^ Mar. 29 Feb., 1860. In. to Hibbert at lin^e of ordination, and retired irom that charge, on account of ill- health in Oct., 1871. Is Clerk of Presbytery, and was clerk of late Synod of London, Canada Presbyterian Church. Fotheringham, Thos. F., B.A., M.A. (St. John's Ch, St. John, N. B ; Pres. of St. John;. S. of Thos. Fotheringham, accountant B. in Hamilton, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto; United Presbyterian Hall, Edinburgh, and Leipsig University. Or. 21 July, 1875. Mar. 9 Sep, 1875, Annie R. Cruickshank. She died 28 July, 1882. In. to pres nt ch., 9 Jan, 1883. Predecessors, Dr. Robt. Irvine, Dr. Jas. Bennet. No. of com., 90. Previous pa.'-torates, Norwood and Hastings, Ont, Santa Manico, Davisville, Colton and San Bernardino, California. Fowlie, Robt. (Erin, &c; Pres., Guelph). Or. 25 Oct, 1877. No, of com., 217. 195 Frame, W. R. (Mount. Stewart and St. Peters, P.E I; Pres., P. E. Island) . Or. 13 Aug, 1862. No. of com., 149. Fraser, Alex. (Longwood and Caradoc, Ont ; I'res, London). Or. 22 Oct, 1861. No. ot com.. 111. Fraser, Alex (Orono, Out; Pres., Whitbv). Or. 15 Oct, 1878. No. of com., 119. Fraser, Donald, M.A.,B.A. (St Andrew's Ch., Mount Fore.«t; Pres., Saugeen). S. of Andrew Fraser, farmer. B at Lo(diiel, Ont. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 14 Aug, 1867. Mar 8 June, 1H70, Sarah Fraser. In. to present ch 27 June, 1877. No. of corn., 239. Previous pastorates, Priceville, 1867-75, Saugeen, 1875-77 Fra=er D. Stiles, B. A, (Mahone Bav, N. S; Pres., Lunen- burg and Yarmuutli). S. ot -la^. I). Fraser. B. at Durhatn, N. S. Dalhousie College and Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. and In. 30 Nov, 1877. Mar. 6 Drc, 1877, A. E. Cnnuingham. Pre- decessor, E. McNab. No. of com., 85. Is clerk of Presbytery, Fraser, James, B. A. (Chatham and Gren ville. Que ; Pres., Montreal). Or. 15 Jan, 1870. No. of com., 125. Frazer, James, (Georgina, Ont ; Pres., Toronto). S. of John S. Frazer, farmer. B. at Equesing, Halton Co., Ont. Knox College, Toronto, Princeton Colie.e, N..J. Or. 8 Feb, 1876. Mar. 17 Oct, 1877, Margaret Cooper. In. to present ch., 7 July, 1879. Predecessors, JGlm Gordon and D. V. Niven. No. of com., 98. Previous pastorates, St. Ann's and VVellandport, 1876-79. Fraser, John, (Indian Lands, St. Elmo, Ont ; Pres., Glen- garry). S. of John Fraser, larmer. B. in Scot. King's College. Aberdeen. Or. 1845. In. to present ch., 1877. Pred< ces.sors, Daniel Gordon, Kenneth McDonald. No. of com., 150. Previous pastorates, St. Thomas, 1850-59; Thamesford, 1859-67 ; Kincar- dine, 1867-77. Fraser, J.B., M.D. (Queensville, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of Rev. D. b'raser. B. at Bond Head, Ont. Knox College, Tor- onto and Victoria College, Cobourg. Or. 15 Sep, 1874. In. to present ch., 27 May, 1878. No. of ^com., 120. Medical Mission- ary in Formosa, China, from 1874 to 1877. Fraser, Mungo, M. A. (Knox Ch., St. Thomas, Ont; Pres., London). S. of Alex. Fraser, carpenter. B. in Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 27 Oct, 1867, Mary E. Hunter. Or. 10 Oct, 1867. In. to present ch., 22 Nov, 1876. Predecessors, John Fraser, Alex. Young, Geo. Cuthbertson and others. No. of com., 318. Previous pastorate, Barrie, 1867-76. 196 Fraser, R. Douslas, B.A., M.A. (Claude, Ont; Pres., Toronto). S. of Rev. W. Fraser, D D., Clk. of General Assembly. B. at Bond Head. Presbyterian College, Montreal, and Univer- sity and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 29 Sep, 1873. Mar. Elizaltetl) S., youngst dau. of Charle;? Wilson of Bond Head. In. to present ch.', 28 Oct, 1879. Predecessors, R. M. Croll, D. Couits, S. l-'orter, D. McMillan. No. of com., 183. Previous pastorates, Cookstown, 1873-75; Charles St. Ch., Toronto, 1875-78. Was gold medallist in natural science, Toronto University, also McMurrich medallist. Fraser, Simon C. M.A. A Minister without charge, attached to Presbvtery of Guelph. Fraser, Thomas (Montreal). A retired Minister, attached to Presbytery of Montreal. Fraser, \Vm., D.D. (Barrie, Ont; Pres., Barrie). S. of Donald Fraser, nuller and farmer. B. in Pictou (]o., N.S. Studied theology under Thos. MacCulloch, D.D., Principal of Pictou Academy. Or. 2 Sept, 1834. Mar. 1st, Jane Geddie, 15 Sept, 1S34; 2nd, Nancy McCurdy, 30 Oct; 1844; 3rd Maria Jane Nicholas 8 May, 1866. Was pastor of West Gwilliamburg and CooUstown from 9 Aug, 1835, till retirement from active service in the church, 1 June, 1879. Frizzel, Wm. (Leslieville, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 7- April, 1878. No. of com., 130. Gallagher, John B. A. (Pittsburgh, Ont; Pres., Kingston. Or. 14 Nov., 1871. No. of com., 44. Gallagher, John B. A. (Pittsburg, Ont; Pres., Kingston.) Or. 14 Nov., 1871. No. of com., 44. Galloway, Wm. (Hvmlman & S. Mountain, Ont; Pres., Brockville.) Or. 15 Feb., 1879. No of com., 200. Gaudier, Joseph (Coulonge and Upper Litchfield, Ont ; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew.) S. of Jos. Gaudier, Missionary in Ch. of England. B. in Suffolk, Eng. Queen's College King- ston. Or. and In. Coulonge 31 Dec, 1872. In. to ch. Upper Litchfield, Aug., 1878. Mar. 9 Jan., 1861, Helen Eastwood. No. of com., 77. Predecessor, I). McDonald. Was a Missionary in lumber mission for eijrht summers, and nine winters. Gauld, John (Hamilton.) A Minister without charge resid- ing within bounds of Presbytery of Hamilton. Geddes, John (Minesing, Ont; Pres., Barrie.) S. of John Geddes, bleacher. B. in parish of Mairs, Scu^an McNab. In. to present ch , Jnly 1872. Predecessors, I" Trot- ter, .D. Honeyman, T. Downie, J. Murray . No. of com., 294. Previous pastorate, Widder and Lake Road, Ont. Gordon, Daniel M, B. D., M.A. (Knox Ch., Winnipeg. Pres., Manitoba). S. of William Gordon, merchant. B at Pictou, N.S. Glasgow University. Or. 6 Aug, 1866. Mar. Eliza S. voungest dau. of the late Rev. John Maclennan of Kilchrennan, Sco". Author of " Mountain and Prairie," pub- lished in 1880. In. to present ch ., 9 Aug, 1882. Predec-t^.^or, James Robertson, now Superintendent of Missions for the North- West. No. of com., 392. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch., Ottawa, 1867-82 198 Gordon Daniel, (Harrington, Ont ; Pre.*., Stratford). Or. Oct, 1849. No. of com.. 100. Gordon, G.L. (Grand River, C.B; Pres., Sydney). S. of James Gonlon, carpenter. B. at West Clyne, Scot. Church of Scotland Training College, Edinburgh ; Da!iiou.<*ie College and Tiieoiogical Hall,"'Halifax. Or. and In. 6 Oct, 1879. Mar. 29 Oct, 1879, Annie E. Murray, of hJconorny, N S. Author of a Gaelic Class Book puhlisheil in 1876. Predecessor, James Ross. No. of cum., 62. VV as first Missionary Catechist cotumissioned by Church of Scotland to Canada. Labored in Cape Breton &c.. during vacations in collegiate course. Is Clerk of Presby- tery. Gordon, Jas. M.A. (Niagara Falls, Ont; Pres. Hamilton.) Or. 1854. No. of com., 89. Gourlay, James, MA. (Port Elgin, Ont; Pres, Bruc^.) B. at Newton Stewart, Scot. Universitv and Free Church College, Edinburgh. Mar. B. A. Shearer, Or. and In. 3 March, 1875. Predecessors, Alex. Eraser, D. G. McKay. No. of com., 150. Is Clerk of the Presbytery, Gracev, Henry (Gananoque, Ont; Pres. Kingston.) Or. March, 1865. No. of com, 14. Grant, Alex. (Ashfield, Ont; Pres. Mailland.) Or. Aug., 1858. No. of com., 65. (irant, Alex., B.A. (Oneida, etc., Ont; Pres. Hamilton.) Or. 27 .Ian., 186.3. No. of com., .348. Grant, Alex. (Lake Ainslie, N. S ; Pres. Victoria and Rich- mond.) Or. 1871. No. of com,, 60. Grant, Edward (Stewiacke, N. S.; Pres. Truro.) Or. 26 Oct., 1869. No. of com., 297. Grant, Geo. M., M.A., D.D. (Principal Queen's College and Universitv; Pres.. Kingston). S. of James Grant, school teacher. B. at East River, N.S. Or. 29 Nov, iSGO. Mar. Jessie Lawson of Halifax, N.S. Is author ol the famous work '• Ocean to Ocean," and has published various reviews, lectures, on after entering on new duties he perceived that something had to be done to place the College on a more secure footing, and his inangurat on of the Building and Endowment Scheme, as well as his sue es ful exer- tions in raising $150,000, required to carry it out, are too fresh in the public memory to need more than casual mention. Soon after his installation*^as Principal, his alma mater conterred on hira the degree of Doctor of Divinitv. Grant, R. N. (Orillia, Out; Pres., Barrie.) S. of Alex. Grant. B. in township ot Cavan. Out. Knox Col le^re, Toronto. Or. 23 Jan., 1866. Mar. 9 May, 186t;, Marianne McMullin. In. to present ch., 1882. No. of' com., 288. Previous pastorates Waterdown and Burlington, 1866-71. Ingersoll, 1871-ls.^2. Grant, Wm. ( W. and C. Hiver & Brookfield, P. E. I. Pres.. P. E. Island.) Or. 27 Sep., 1869. No. ol com., 132. Grav, Andrew (St. Matthew's Ch., Wallace, N. S. Pres., Wallace'.) Or. 19 May, 1880. Grav, James (Sussex, N. B. Pres., St. John.) Or. 6 Mar., 1857. N'o. ofcom., 90. Grav, James M. (Stirling, Out; Pres., Kingston.) Or. 4 Aug., 1869. No. of com., 50. 200 Gray, John B. A., M. A. (Orillia, Ont ; Pre?., Barrie). S. of Arthur Gray, an Officer in British Army. B. in Pittenseir, Elgin. Scot. Or. and In. 21 May, 1851. Piaster Emeritus with seat at session, and PresbN^tery from 1 Jan., 1882. Ha- published sermons, lectures &c. Mar. 1st in Aug., 1850. Rebecca H. Fraser. 2nd in 7 Nov., 1853, Barbara Ogden. No. of com., when retired from active service. 2o5. Gray, John (Windsor, Ont ; Pres., Chatham.) Or. 16 Nov., 1870. No. of com.. 150. Grav, Robert (York Mills, &c.. Ont ; Pres. Toronto.) Or. 7 April, 1874. No. of com., 77. Gregg, Wm., B.A., M.A., D.D. (Knox College, Toronto; Pres. Toronto.) B. at Killycreen, Ire. Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities, Or. 1847. Edited Book of Family Worship, As- sisted in preparing Hymnal. Was minister at Belleville 1847-57, Cooke's Ch., Toronto, 1857-72, when appointed Profes.'or of Apologetics in Knox College, Toronto. Has been lecturer in Apologetics, Church History and Theology in Knox College, Toronto, and Presbyterian (College, Montreal. Received degree of Doctor of Divinity from Hanover University, United States. Gunn, Adam, B.A. (Kennetcook & Gore, N. S.; Pres. Hali- fax.) Or. Feb., 1876. No. of com., 176. Gunn, Arch. (St. John's Ch., Windsor, N. S.; Pres. HaliOax) S. of Wm Gunn, farmer. B. at Six Mile Brook, N. S Dalhousie Coll'-ge and Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. 6 Nov., 1878. Mar. 3 Nov., 1880, Jennie C. third dau. of James Henderson, of Rich- mond, N B. In. to present ch. 19 Oct., 1880. Predecessors, J. L. Murdoch, E. Amand, A. R Garvie, A. J. Mowatt and others. No. of com , 268. Previous pastorate, Rett's Cove and Little Bav, Newfout)dland, 1878-80. Gunn, S. C. (East St. Peter's, P. E. I.; Pres. P. E. Island) Or. 16 Nov.. 1870. No. of com., 137. Haigh, George (Doon, &c., Ont ; Pres. Guelph.) Or. April, 1863. No. of com., 137. Hallv, James (Ste. Therese de Blainville, Que; Pres., Montreal). Or. 17 Dec, 1872. No. of com., 113. Hamilton, A. M.,M.A. (Winterbourne, Ont; Pres., Guelph). Or. 22 May, 1877. No. of com., 164. Hamilton, J. B., B.A., M.A. (St. Andrew's Ch., Kincardine, Ont ; Pres., Maitland). S. of James Hamilton, farnier. B. in Xianarksliire. Scot. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 27 Apl, 1*^80. Predecessors, Alex. Dawson, John Fergu-. fion, and Wm. Anderson. No. of com., 72. 201 Hamilton, Robt. (Fullerton and Avonbank, Ont; Pres., Stratford) . Or. 80 June, 1859. No. of com , 231 . Hancock, Wm. (Fonthill, Ont) Or. May 18.34. A minister on retired list attached to Presbytery of" Hamilton. Hanran, James (Inverness, Que). A minister on retired list attached to Presbytery of Quebec. Hart, Thos., B.A., M. A. (Winnipeg; Pres., Manitoba). S. of a bookseller and stationer. B. at Paisley, Scot. Queen's College and Edinburgh University. Or. 30 July, 1872. Mar. 16 Aug, 1872, Isabella Margaret Malloch. Was for several years Principal of Perth High School. Appointed Professor of Classics and French, and Lecturer in Hebrew of Manitoba College, June, 1872. Is ClerkofPresbvtery. Hartley, Alex. Y. (Bluevale and Eadies, Ont; Pres., Mait- land). S. of James Hartley, farmer. B. in Wigtonshire, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. June, 1864. Mar. 1st 13 June, 1864, Margaret Fi^tzgerald ; she died, 23 April, 1876. 2nd, 8 Nov, 1877, Emma Sewell. In. to present ch., 25 May, 1882. Predecessors, Messrs. Young, Hastie, Prichard, McKay. No. of coin., 187. Previous pastorates, Dungannon, 1873-76; Rodgerville, Ac, 1876-82. Harvey Moses, B. A. St. Johns, Nfld). S. of Rev. James Harvey, of Belfast. B. in Armagh. Ire. Queen's College, Bel- fast. Or. 1843. A retired minister attached to Presbytery of Newfoundland). Mar. 7 July, 1852, Sarah A. Brown. Author of lectures, " Newfoundland, the oldest British Colony," &c, &c. Hastie, James (Lindsay, Ont; Pres., Lindsay). S. of Wm. Hastie, farmer. B. at Linwood, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 23 Oct. 1866. Mar 18 Oct, 1866, Eliza A.Hutchinson. Has contributed articles to magazines, papers, &c. In. to present ch., 22 June, 1876. Predecessors, J. A. Murray, E. W. Panton, J. B. Muir, W, Johnston, and J. Dobie. No. of com , 200. Pre- vious pastorates, Bluevale and Wingham, 1866-71, and Prescott, 1871-76. Heine, Colborne, B.A. (Chalmers' Ch., Montreal; Pres., Montreal). S. of Henry Heine, farmer. B. in Parish of Stud- holm, New Brunswick. New Brunswick University, and Prince- ton College, N.J. Or. and In. 17 Nov, 1881. Predecessors, John Jones, Wm. Mitchell, and P. Wright. No of com., 160. Was assistant to Dr. Cook, Quebec, from Nov, 1876, to Mar, 1879. Henderson, Alex. (Hyde Park Corner, Ont; Pres., London). S, of Alex. Henderson,' lawn weaver. B. in Glasgow. Knox 13 202 College, Toronto. Or. and In. 10 Oct, 1877. Mar. U Nov, 1866, Cecilia G. Brown. No. of com., 90. Prior to being Or- dained was a student missionary at Hyde Park and Komoka. Henderson, John G. (Bruce Mines, Ont; Pres., Bruce). Or. a Missionary, 21 Nov, 1882. Henry, J. K. (Cookstown, Ont; Pres., Barrie). Or. 19 Apl, 1882. Henry, Matthew G, (Shubenacadie and Lower Stewiacke, N. S; Pres., Halifax). S. of S.L. Henry, farmer. B. at Musquo- doboit. Presbyterian College, Montreal. Or. 4 Feb, 1864. Mar. 6 July, 1865, Mary Parker. In. to present ch., 4 Dec, I 877. Predecessors, James McLean, Geo. Christie and Dr. Honeyraan. No. of com., 290. Previous pastorate, Clyde River and Barring- ton, 1864-67. Herald, Jas. (Dundas, Ont). Or. 1859. A Minister on re- tired list, attached to Presbvtery of Hamilton. Herdman, Jas. C, B.A., B. D., M. A. (St. Andrew's Ch., Campbelhon, N.B ; Pres., Miramichi). S. of Rev. A. W. Herd- man. B. in Pictou, N.S. Dalhousie College, Halifax N. S. and Edinburgh Universicy. Or. 6 Nov, 1877. Mar. 10 Dec, 1879, Minnie Loudon of Chatham, N.B. In. to present ch., 28 Feb, 1878. Predecessors, James Steven, William Wilson, William Murray. No. of com.. 154. Was Ordained Missionary at Chat- ham, N. B, 1877-78 Hisiop, Juhn K. (Avonton & Carlinford, Ont; Pres., Strat- ford). Or. 19 Nov., 1862. No. of com., 242. Mr. Hisiop, died 9th Mav, 1883. Hodnett, \\^. (Birtle, &c. N. W. T.'Pres., Manitoba.) Or. 2 June, 1869. No. of com., 88. Hogg, John (Charles St. Ch., Toronto, Pres.. Toronto.) Or. 2 Aug., 1864. No. of com., 306. Has recently resigned owing to ill -health. Hogg, J. (Moncton, N. B. Pres., St. John). Or. l^Oct., 1868. No. of com., 212. Houston, Samuel, B. A., M. A. (Atlielstan & Elgin, Que; Pres., Montreal). S. of John Houston, farmer. B. at Killymorris Ire. Queen's College and University Bel last. Ire. Presbyterian College, Belfast and Magee College, Londonderry. Or. 19 Jan., 1869. Mar. Li/.zie Campbell 22 Oct., 1868. Author of one of the series of tracts on the Shorter Catechism, edited and publish- ed by Rev. W. F. VVylie in 1875. In. to present ch. 23 Aug., 1882. Predecessors, Wm. Cochrane, John S. Lochead, and John J. 203 Casey. No. of of com., 200 in xVthelstan, 150 in Elgin. Previous pastorates Calvin Ch. St., John's N. B., LS69-73. Raisin, Mich. 1874-75. Bathurst, N. B., 1375-82 . Hughes, Robert (Cumberland, Unt; Pres., Ottawa.) Or. 24 Oct., 1876. No. of com., 130. Hume. Robt., M.A. (St. George, Ont; Pres. Paris.) S. of James Hume, farmer. B. in Township of Esquesing. Theological College, United Presbyterian Divinity Hall, University, Toronto. Or. and In. 22 May, 1860. Mar. Istj'Sep., 1863, Annie Burnside. She died June, 1870. 2nd 25 Oct., 1871, Mary dau. of late John McGregor, of Nelson. No. of com., 140. Predecessor, - Roy. Hunter, W. A., M.A. (Parkdale, Ont : Pres. Toronto.) S. of Wm. Hunter, farmer. B. at Millbrook, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Mar. 12 Oct., 1881, L. Chambers. Or. and In. 16 Nov., 1880. No. of com., 150. Hutcheson, Smith (Guthrie Ch., Shanty Bay, Ont; Pres. Barrie.) S. of John Hutcheson, farmer. B. in neighborhood of Paisley, Scot. Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. Or. 1857. Mar. 1859, Thomasina Bruce. In. to present ch. 1876. Prede- cessors, Messrs. Frazer and Ferguson. Previous pastorates, Whitehaven, Eng., Mulmur and Sassaniia, Ont. Inglis, Walter (Stanley St. Church, Ayr, Ont ; Pres. Paris.) Or. Oct., 1842. No. of com., 267. Inglis, Wm. (Toronto.) Or. 21 Dec, 1847. A minister with- out charge attached to Presbytery ot Toronto. Internoscia, Antonio (Montreal.) An ordained missionary attached to Pres. Montreal. Jack, L. (Springfield, N.B.; Pres., St. John). Or. June, 1845. No. of com., 100. Jack, T. Chalmers, B. A. (St. David's Ch., Maitland ; Pres., Halifax, N.S.) S. ot Rev. Lewis Jack. B in Charlotte Co., N. B. New Brunswick University and Halifax Presbyterian College. Or. and In. 14 Oct, 1879. Predecessors, Alex. Dick, Thos. Crowe, Prof Currie and L. G. Macneill. No. of com., 222. Was Douglas gold medallist of New Brunswick University, 1876, and a prize winner two years in Halifax College. James, David (Maitland, Ont ; Pres., Barrie). S. of Rev. Dr. James. B. at Glasgow, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. -and In. 18 May, 1881. Predecessor, Mr. Scott, now of Brookdale. No. of com., 123. 204 James; John, D.D. (Knox Ch., Hamilton ; Pres., Hamilton). S. of Robert James, Calico printer. B. in Milton, Scot. Glas- fow University and United Presbyterian Divinit)' Hall, Edin- urgh. Or. 29 Sep, 1857. Mar." 31 Dec, 1845, Agnes Craig. Has published various sermons. In. to present ch., 11 Jan, 1877. Predecessors, Alex. Gale, Ralph Robb, G. P. Young, Dr.R. Irvine, Albert Simpson, W. H. Rennelson. No. of com., 530. Previous pastorates, Gait, 1857-65; Paris, 1865-69; Wolverhampton, Eng., 1869-71 ; Albany, New York, 1871-77. Had the degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred by Union University Shenectady, New York. Jamieson, George ( Aylmer Que ; Pres., Ottawa). S. of Gavin Jamieson, farmer. B. in the parish of St. Mungo, Scot. Glasgow University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. March 1866. In. to present ch., 21 Feb, 1881. Predecessors, Rev. Messrs Gourlay, Dr. Freeland, and — Carswell. Previous pastorates. Port Perry and Prince Albert. Is President of the Branch of the Dominion Alliance for the County ot Ottawa, and has always taken a deep interest in temperance work. Jamieson, John (Maganetawan, Sic, Ont; Pres., Barrie). An ordained missionary. No. of com. 85. Jamieson, W. H. (Garden Hill, &c., Ont; Pres., Peterboro). Or. 1877. No. of com., 88. Jardine, Robt., B.A., M.A., B.D., D.Sc. (St. John's Ch., Brockville ; Pres., Brockville). S. of John Jardine. B. at Brock- ville. Queen's College and Edinburgh University. Or. 5 Jan, 1870. Mar. 27 Oct, 1873. Author of" Psychology of Cognition," 1874; *' Letters to Indian Youth," 1876 ; "'Analysis of Hamilton's Metaphysics," 1877. In. to present ch., 5 May, 1881. Prede- cessors, John Whyte, Dun. Morrison, D. McGillivray and others. No. of com., 148. Previous pastorate, Chatham, N. B., 1879-81. Has been Professor of Meiaphj'sics in New Brunswick University. In India from Feb, 1870 to 1877, during 6 years of which time had charge of General Assembly's College at Calcutta. Jenkins, John, LL.D., D.D. (Montreal ; Pres., Montreal). B. at Exeter, Eng. Mount Radford College, Exeter, and Hoxton Theological Institution, London, Eng. Or. 6 Aug, 1837. Mar. 1st Harriette, dan. of Geo. Shepstone, Eng., architect. 2nd Louisa, eldest dau. of the late Rev. John McLennan, Minister of Parish of Kilchrennan, Scot. Author of " Protestant's Appeal to the Douay Bible," " Pauperism in Great Cities" &c., &c. Immediately after ordination proceeded as a missionary to 205 Mysore, India, under auspices of Wesleyan Missionary Society of London. In 1853, joined Fourth Presbytery (U.S.) of Philadelphia and for 10 years was Minister of Calvary Pres. Ch. in that City. Subsequently, on return to England becanne a member of Synod of English Pres. Ch. Afterwards In. to St. Paul's Ch., Montreal, in June 1 805 of which now Pastor Emeritus Laving resigned the pastoral charge thereof in 1881. Has beeu Moderator of General Assembly. Johnson, Samuel (Chipman, N.B; Pres., St. John). S. of Adam Johnson, farmer. B. at Stewiacke, N.S. West River Seminary, N. S, Halifax Presbyterian College and Newburgh College, New York. Or. 24 May, 1856. Mar. Eleanor Grant, 29 June, 1857. In. to present ch., 24 May, 1876. Predecessors, — Canning, H. McKay, and Dr. J.Salmon. No. of com., 97. Previous pastorate, Harvey, N.B., from 24 May 1865 to 24 May 1876. Johnson, Wm., B.A., M.A. (Guelph, Ont; Pres., Guelph). S. of Neil Johnson, Agriculturist. B. in Nelson Township. Queen's College, Kingston. Mar. 17 Jan, 1854, Margaret Kirk- patrick. Or. 15 Nov, 1852. Has been pastor of Saltfieet and Binbroke, L'Original, Arnprior and St. Andrews Cli., Lindsay. Retired from active service in 1864. Johnston, John (Lobo and North Caradoc, Ont; Pres,, London). S. of Joseph Johnston, shoemaker. B. in Scarboro' Township. ^Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 3 Aug, 1880 Mar. 7 Oct, 1880, Isabella M. Wilkie. Predecessors, James Ferguson, Duncan McMillan and John Ferguson. No. of com., 127. Johnston, J. R. (Alvinston & Napier, Ont; Pres., Sarnia.) Or. April, 1881. Johnstone, Thos. G. (Blackville & Derby, N. B. Pres., Miramichi.) Or. 21 June, 1855. No. of com., 48. Johnston, Wm. A. (Rockburn and Gore, Que; Pres., Montreal.) S. of Wm. Johnston, M.D. B. at Crowland, Ont. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 25 Sep., 1847. Mar. 12 Sep., 1854. Sarah Ann McKewen. In. to present ch. 8 Feb., 1881. Prede- cessor, Chauncy Webster, No. of com., 62. Previous pastorate, Oro, Ont., 1807-70. Jones, John (Montreal.) A Minister without charge attached to Pres., Montreal. Jones, Samuel (Knox Ch., Brussels, Ont; Pres., Maitland.) Or. Sep., 1853. No. of com., 170. 206 Jordan, Louis H., B.A., M.A., B.D. (St. Andrew's Ch., Hali- fax ; Pres., Halifax). S. of WilJiam Jordan, a retired merchant. B. at Halifax, N. S. Dalhousie Colle.s^e Halifax, N.S.; Edinburgh University; Union Seminary, New Yoik, Princeton Seminary, N. J., University Leipzig, and University Berlin. Or. and Im. 7 Dec, 1882. Predecessors, Henry Paterson, Thos. G. Mclnnes, Dr. Burns, of New Brunswick ; John Martin, Geo. Boyd, Geo. M. Grant, John Campbell and Thos. Duncan. No. of com., 80. Kav, John (Milverton and N. Mornington, Ont ; Pres,, Stratford). Or. SlJuly, 1868. No. of com., 245. Kellock, David (Spencerville and Ventnor, Ont; Pres., Brockville). S. of David Kellock, land steward. B. at St. Andrew's, Scot. University, St. Andrew's, Scot ; Queen's Col- lege, Kingston. Or. 26 July, 1881. Mar. 4 July, 1861, Grace McClymont. In. to present ch., 1882. No. of com., 204. Kelso, Donald (Roslin and Thurlow, Ont; Pres., Kingston) Or. 3 Oct., 1876. No. of com., 92. Kemp, Alex. F., M.A.,LL.D. (Ottawa; Pres.,Ottawa.) B. in Greenock, Scot. Edinburgh U^niversity ; Presbyterian Col- lege, London, Eng; McGill University, Montreal, and Queen's College, Kingston. Or. Nov, 1850. Joint editor with Rev. D. Eraser, of the Presbijier, for two years. Edited Digest of Minutes of Synod of Presbyterian Church of Canada. Author of numerous scientific papers, and associated with P. W. Parries and J. B. Halkettin editing " Hand-Book of Presbyterian Church in Canada." In 1854 was appointed by the Colonial Committee of the Free Church of Scotland, as Chaplain to the 26th Cameronians, at Bermuda. Called and inducted to St. Gabriel Church, Montreal, Sept, 1855 ; translated to Windsor, Ont, 1867 ; accepted the Professorship of Menial Philosophy, Logic and Moral Philosophy, in Olivet College, Michigan, and subsequently in Knox College, Galesburg. Afterwards became Principal of the Brantford Young Ladies' College, and for the past five years has been Principal of the Ottawa Ladies' College. Kennedy, Alex. (Newcastle, Ont.) Or. 30 Sep, 1835. A Minister without charge, attached to Presbytery of Whitby. Kippen, A. H. (N. Andrew Marshall, Professor Gregg and Dr. Robb. No. of com., 400. Previous pastorates, Newton, Ire, 1860-74; New York City, 1875-80. ^ , Knowles, Robt. (Ramsay, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 31 Oct, 1866. No. of com., 168. Lafontaine, C. A Minister attached to the Presbytery of Chatham, Unt. -r^ -i Laidlaw, R. J. (St. Paul's Ch., Hamilton ; Pres., Hamilton). Or. 22 Sep, 1871. No. of com., 410. Laing, John B.A., M.A. (Knox Ch., Dundas; Pres. Hamilton) S. of Jas. R. Laing, farmer. B. in Ross-shire, Scot. Victoria University, Cobourg, Knox College and University College, Tor- onto. Or' 6 June, 1854. Author of various tracts. In. to present ch. 5 Nov., 1873. Predecessors, M. Y. Stark, John McColl, R. H. Hoskins. No. of com., 254. Previous pastorates, Knox and Melville Churches, Scarboro, 1854-59; Cobourg, 1859-7 L Was tutor in Knox College, Toronto; First Principal ot Ottawa Ladies' College; and First Convener Home Mission Commiitee after Union 1863-71. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Laing, Robt., M.A. (St. Matthew's Ch., Halifax; Pres. Hali- fax.) Or. 1873. No. of com., 368. Laird, R. (Little Harbor, N. S.; Pres.'Pictou.) Or. 12 Jnne, 1860. No. of com., 182. Lamont, Hugh, M.A. ,D.D. (Dalhousie Mills, &c., Ont; Pres. Glengarry.) S. o* Angus Lamont, schoolmaster and evangelist. B. in'Scotland. Edinburgh University, Queen's College. King- ston. Or. 22 Feb., 1865. Mar. 17 April, 1865, Catharine Lamont. In. to present ch. 28 Sep., 1877. Predecessors, Don. Sinclair, iEneas McLean, John Anderson. No. of com., 95. Previous pas- torates. Finch 1865-70 ; Kilmeny, Islay, Scot., 1870-71 ; Finch, 1871-77. Is Clerk oi Presbytery. 208 Lang, Wm. A., B.A,,M.A. (Lunenburg and Avonmore, Ont; Pres. Glengarry.) S. of Wm. Lang, farmer. B in township of Huntley. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. and In. 6 March, 1878, Predecessors, J. Charles Quin, Alex. Matheson and John McLityre. No. of com., 216. Lawrence, George (Toronto). Or. 28 Apl, 18.37. A minister .without charge, attached to Presbytery of Toronto. Layton, Jacob (Elmsdale, N.S.; Pres., Halifax). S. of Chas, Lavton, blacksmith. B. in Londonderry N.S. Dalhousie College, and Theological Hall, Halifax. Lie. 20 Apl, 1869. Or. 22 Nov, 1871. Mar. 10 June, 1873, Margaret, dau. of Rev. Dr. James Smith, Professor Biblical Literature, Theological Hall, Halifax. In. to present ch., 15 Oct, 1879. Predecessors, Robt. Blackwood, John Cameron. No. of com., 160. Previous pastor- ates, Coldstream, 1871-76. Assistant at Warwick, Bermuda, 1876-78. Leask, Robert (St. Helen's and E. Ashfield, Ont; Pres., Maitland). S. of Peter Leask, yeoman. Knox College. Or. and In. 21 Nov, 1865. Mar. 20 Dec, 1867, Margaret C. McCrae. No. of com., 193. Is Clerk of Presbytery. Lees, John (N. Williams and N. E. Adelaide, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). Or. 10 July, 1855. No. of com., 72. Leiper, John (Barrie, Ont; Pres., Barrie). B. in Scotland. Glasgow University, and Free Church College. Or. July, 1864. Mar. 7 Apl, 1874, Margaret H. Jaflrey. In. to present ch., 1 Feb, 1877. Predecessors, Messrs. Whiteman, Mackenzie, LoAvry and Fraser. No. of com., 245. Previous pastorate, Chapelton, Scotland. Leishman, John, (Newburgh and Camden, Ont; Pres,, King ton). S. of John Leishman. B. in Richibucto, N. B. Presbyterian College. Halifax, N. S. Or. 29 Dec, 1874. Mar. Caroline Sophia Glassup, of Kingston, Ont. , 6 Apl, 1875. In. to present ch., 15 Nov,. 1881, and was the first regularly ordained minister thereof. Was preceded by an ordained missionary. No. of com., 77. Previous pastorate. South Gower and Mountain, 1874-80. Leitch, R. W. (Point Edward, Ont; Pres., Sarnia). Or. 10 Sep, 1 874. No. of com., 65. Leslie, Alex., M.A. (Newtonville, &c., Ont ; Pres., Whitby). Or. 4 March, 1879. No. of com., 204. 209 Lindsav, Peter, B.A. (St. Andrew's Ch., New Richmond, P. Q; Pres., Miramichi). S. of Peter Lindsay, farmer. B. at Paislev, Scot. Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 12 Oct, 1853. Mar. 20 March, 1862, Amelia W. Grinton, In. to present ch., 20 Aug, 1879. Predecessors, John Wells, John Davidson, Dr. Brooke. No. of com., 225. Previous pastorates. Cumberland, 1855-62 ; Arnprior, 1862-70 ; Sherbrooke, Q.; 1872-78. Little, James, M.A. (Bowmanville, Ont; Pres., Whitby). Or. Nov, 1860. No. of com., 212. Little, James (Princeton and Drumbo, Ont; Pres., Paris). S. of Robt. Little, farmer. B. in County of Frontenac, Ont. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 81 Oct, 1866. Mar. 23 Jan, 1867, Elizabeth Cowan. In. to present ch., 24 July, 1877. Predecessor, Hector McQuarrie. No of com,, 160. Previous pastorates, Nassagawega, 1866-75 ; St. John's Ch., Hamilton, 1875-77. Livingstone, M. W. (Simcoe, Ont.) Or. May, 1837. A minister on retired list, attached to Presbvtery of Hamilton. Lochead, John S. B.A., M.A., (HuUet & Londesboro"gh, Ont; Pres., Huron.) S. of Rev. Wm Lochead. B . at Cherry Vallev, New York. P4»inceton Seminary, N.J. Or. Sep., 1866. Mar. 31 Jan., 1867, Margaret Honeyman. In. to present ch. 21 March, 1879. Predecessor, Stephen Young.' No. of com., 130. Previous pastorate Elgin, Athelstane and Valleyfield, Que. Lochead, Wm. (Fenelon Falls, Ont; Pres.', Lindsay.) S. of Rev. Wm. Lochead. B. at A]banv,N Y. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 20 Sep., 1859. Mar. 14 Sep., 1859, Lucy Shuttleworth. la. to present ch. 2 March, 1869. No. of com., 69. Logan, John A. (Acadia Mines, N. S. Pres., Truro.) S. of Wm. Logan, farmer. B. at Pemb'-oke, Upper Stewiacke, N. S. Dalhousie College, Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. and In. 7 Aug., 1877. Mar. 6 Oct., 1881, Margaret dau. of Rev. James McLean, minister of Great Villege, NTS. She died 3 July, 1882. No of com., 159. Predecessor, Rev. Don. Stewart. Logan, John B. M.A. (St. Paul's Ch., Kentville, N.S. Pres., Halifax.) S. of Robt. Logan, farmer. B. at Duntocher, Scot. Glasgow University, and United Presbyterian Theological Hall Edinburgh. Or. and In . I Oct., 1868. Mar. 22 Dec, 1854, May W. eldest dau. of late Rev. Jas. Parsons, York, Eng. Pre- decessors, Geo. Struthers, Wm. Murray, Wm. Forlong, No. of com., 120. Was licensed in 1852, but owing to ill-health had to relinquish preaching for a time. Was principal of Weston County grammar school for ten years. 210 Logan, Richmond, B. A., M. A. (Sheet Harbor, N.S; Pres., Halifax). S. ot Wm. Logan, farmer. B. at Upper Stewiacke. Dalhousie College and University ; Pine Hill Theological Col- lege, Halifax. Or. and In. 7 June, 1880. Mar. Henrietta, dau, of late Rev. Dr. Jas. Smith. Author of *' Public Roads in Nova Scotia, on what principle can Ihey best be built, &(•," published in 1877 — a prize essay. Predecessors, John Waddeil, A. B. Dickie. No, of com., 255. Has recently resigned this charge* Logie, John (East Tilburv, Ont ; Pres., Chatham)- Or. Dec, 1849. No. of com., 144. Love, Andrew (St. Stephen, N.B; Pres., St. John). Or. 20 May, 1881. No. of com., 69. Lowry, Thomas (Toronto ; Pres., Toronto). S. of Rev. Jos. Lowry. B. in the parish of Kilmore, Ire, Roval Academical Institution, Belfast. Or. 24 Sep, 1833. Mar. 8 Oct, 1833, Flor- ella Reid. VVa? for a number of years minister of the First Pres- byterian Church, Brantford. A retired minister. Lvle San)uel (Central Ch., Hamilton ; Pres., Hamilton). Or, 12 Feb, 1870, No. of com., 738. McAdam, Thos. (Strathroy, Ont; Pres., London). No, of com,, 206, Macalister, Jno. M., B.A. (Ashton, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). Or. 8 Nov, 1872. No. of com,, 70. McAlmon, John (Moore Line, &c,, Ont; Pres Sarnia). Or Oct, 1875. No. of com., 175. McAlpine, John (Widder Street, St. Marv's, Ont; Pres., Stratford). Or. 1863. No. of com., 257. McArthur, Geo., B.A. (Finch, Ont; Pres., Glengarry). Or. 17 Oct, 1882. No. of com., 100. Macaulav, Evan, B.A. (West Puslinch, Ont; Pres., Guelpb). Or. 3 Oct, 1866. No. of com., 122. McBain, James A. F. (Georgetown, Que ; Pres., Montreal). S. of William McBain, farmer. B. in township of Mara, Ont. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 18 March, 1869. Mar, 30 June, 1875, Mary M. Quin. in. to present ch., 5 May, 1882. Prede- cessors, Alex. McVVattie, W. Colquloun, Dr. J. C. Muir. No. of com., 395. Previous pastorates, Drummondville and Chippawa, 1869-77; Chathatn, N.B., 1877-82, Mc(i!annell, D. (Fairview, &c., Man.; Pres., Manitoba). Or. 14 Dec, 1881. No. of com , 60, 211 McCarter, John McI. (Redbank, N. B.; Pres. Miramichi.) B. in Ayr, Scot. University and New College, Edinburgh. Or. 31 Aug., 1862 Author of "The Dutch Retormed Church in South Africa, an Historical Sketch " which he re-modeled and rendered in Dutch for South African readers. In. to present ch. 19 July, 1880. Predecessor, Wm. McCullagh. For thirteen years minister of VVeenen and Ladysmith in Natal. McCaul, James, B.A. (Stanley St. Church, Montreal ; Pres. Montreal.) Or. 24 Aug., 1864. No. of com., 176. McClelland, Alex. M., B.A. (Russell & Metcalfe, Ont; Pres. Ot- tawa) S.of A. McClelland. B. at Dumfries, Ont. University & Knox: College, Toronto. Or. 1 May, 1877. Mar. 19 June, 18t8, Lizzie Baillie. In. to present ch. 23 March, 1880. Predecessors, James Whyte, e. L. McDiarmid, Thos. Muir. No. of com., 180. Pre- vious pastorate, Richmond, Ont., 1877-80. McClung, John (Shakespeare, (fee, Ont; Pres. Stratford.)- Or. 4 Aug., 1874. No. ot com., 177. McColl, A. (1st Ch. Chatham, Ont; Pres. Chatham.) Or. 18 Feb., 1848. No. of com., 227. McConnell, J. A. (North and South Delaware, Ont ; Pres., London.) S. of John McConnell, farmer. B. in Co. of Armagh- Ire. Jefferson College, Pa., and Columbia College, La. Or. 10 Dec, 1864. Mar. 31 Dec, 1863, M. M. Fleming. In. to present ch. 1 Dec, 1880. Psedfcessors, Messrs. Grant, Hav and Goldie No. of com., 105. Previous pastorates, several in United States^ and in Canada Tecumseh and Adjala, 1873-1880. McConnell, Wm. (Central L. and Crai^vale, Ont; Pres., Barrie). S. of John McConnell, farmer. B. in Ireland. Pres- byterian College, Belfast. Or. 1854. Mar. 1871, F. S. Porter. In. to present ch., 1871. Predecessors, Messrs. Wightman, Mac- kenzie and Lowry. No, of com., 220. Previous pastorates. New Orleans, 1854-63; Chicago, 1868; Orangeville, 1869-71. McCoy, Joseph, B.A., M.A. (Egmondviile, Ont; Pres., Huron). S. of John McCoy, carpenter. B. in Hamilton, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 3 Feb, 1879. Mar. 8 April, 1879, Mary H. Huckins. Predecessors, Wm. Gra» ham, pastor for over 25 years ; J. B. Scott. No. of com., 180. McCrae, D. L. (Coboar^; Ont; Pres., Peterboro'). S. of John McCrae, farmer. B. in Scot. McGill College and Presby- terian College, Montreal. Or. 29 July, 1879. Mar. 17 Sep, 1879, Mary W. Little. In. to present ch. 5 July, 1882 Prede- cessors, Matthew Miller, Thos. Alexander, Don.' McLeod, John 212 and J. Ballentine. No. of com., 250. Previous pastorate, St. Mattliew's, Osnabruck, 1879-82. McCuaig, Finlay (Chalmer's Ch., Kingston; Pres., Kings- ton). S. of Malcolm McCnaig, farmer. B. in Parish of Poly- carpe, Que. University and Knox College, Toron'o. Or. 28 Nov, 1860. Mar. 29 Aug, 1860, Isabella McKinnon. In. to present ch., 26 July. 1877. Predecessors, Robt. F. Burns, D. B, Pierce, Patrick Grey. No. of com., 240. Previous pastorates, Niagara and Port Dalhousie, 1860-64; Ratho and Innerkip, 1864-70; Clinton, 1870-77. McCuiloch, Wm., D.D. (First Ch., Truro, N.S.; Pres., Truro). Or. 14 Feb, 1839. No. of com., 256. McCuiloch, Wm. K. (Leeds, Que; Pres., Quebec). Or. 27 Apl, 1882. McCurdy, E. A. (James' Ch., New Glasgow, N.S. ; Pres., Pictou). S. of M. A. Curdy, farmer. B. at Musquodoboit. Presbvlerian College, Truro ; Theological Hall, Halifax; Free Church College, Edinburgh. Or. 20 June, 1866. Mar. 6 Nov, 1866, Jane VV: Waddell. In. to pre.^ent ch., 2 May. 1871. Pre- decessors, Dr. James McGregor, Dr. D. Ray. No. of com., 275, Previous pastorates, Musquodoboit, 1866-71. Is Clerk of Presbytery. McDiarmid, Arch. (Latona, Ont; Pres., Owen Sound). S. of Hugh McDiarmjd, farmer. B. in Perthshire, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 27 Apl, 1859. Mar. 30 Oct, 1862, Mary Ann Grant. In. to present ch., 5 Feb, 1874. Predecessor, Jas. Cameron. No. of com., 250. McDiarmid, H. J. (East Gloucester, Ont ; Pres., Ottawa). S. of Colin McDiarmid, farmer. B. in Township of Moor, Ont. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 29 June, 1871. Mar. 27 May, 1873, Mary Heran, of Scarboro', Ont. No, com., 106. McDiarmid, Neil (Elmira, Illinois; Pres., Chatham). Or. 6 Feb, 1868. McDonald, Alex., B.A.(WestNottawasaga Ch,Duntroon, Ont; Pres., Barrie). S. of Alex. MacDonald, farmer or tacksman. A native of Inverness-Shire, Scot. Edinburgh University and •Queen's College, Kingston. Or. 31 Jan, 1866. Mar. March, 1874, Louise, dau. of Rev. Jas. Campbell, M.A., first minister ot Nottawasaga. No. of com., 140. Nottawasaga was divided into East and West Nottawasaga, three years i?ubsequent to Mr. MacDonaid's settlement, and he has now charge of three congre- gations, viz., Duntroon, West Church and St. Andrew's Church. 213 McDonald, Clinton D. (Thorold. Ont ; Pres., Hamilton). S. of Angus McDonald, Shepherd. B. in Dunibartonphire, Scot. University College and Knox College, Toronto, Union and Theological Seminary, New York. Or. 2.S Nov, 1875. Mar. 27 Dec, 1875, Janet Cowan. In. to present ch., 4 Oct, 1877. Pre- decessors, Wm. Dickson, Robt. Wallace, S.C. Fraser. No. of com., 160. Previous pastorates, Point Edward, Ont, 1875-77. McDonald, D. (Beckwith, Ont; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew), Or. 11 Jan, 1865. No. of com., 188. McDonald, A.D. (Seaforth, Ont ;' Pres, Huron). Or. 20 Apl, 1859. No. of com., 485. McDonald, Donald (Glenarm, Ont; Pres., Lindsay.) S. of Alex. McDonald, farmer. B. at North L^ist, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 20 Nov., 1872. Mar. 7 June, 1875, Catharine M. Ross. In. to present ch. 27 June, 1876. No. of com., 168. Previous pastorate, Arthur Village, Ont. McDonald, D. B. (Mount Albert, Ont; Pres., Toronto.) Or. 30 Nov., 1882. No. of com., 40. Mcdonald, John (Scotstown, Que; Pres., Quebec.) Or. 26 Feb., 1864. No. of com., 35. McDonald, John (Cow Bav, N. S. Pres.," Sydney.) Or. 20 May, 1880. No. of com. ,90 McDonald, John A. (Bear Creek & Brigden, Ont; Pres., Sarnia.) Or. Dec, 1870. No. of com., 155. McDonald, Kenneth (Belmont, Ont ; Pres., London.) S. of John McDonald, farmer. B. in Glengarry. University and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 25 Oct., 1865.' Mar. 12 Apl.', 1860, Helen Carruthers. In. to present ch. 24 Apl., 1879. Predecessors, Arch Currie, Neil McKinnon. No. of com., 196. Previous pastorates. East Puslinch, Thamesford, Alexandria, Indian Lands, Williamstown and Martintown. Reared in Ronian Catholic Church to which all his relatives still belong. Con- verted to Methodism when about 25 years of age. Left the Methodist Church to join the Presbyterian; was for two years missionary to the Roman Catholics in Glengarry; had no finan- cial assistance while at college. Macdonnell, Daniel J., B.A., B.D., M.A. (St. Andrew's Ch., Toronto; Pres. Toronto.) S. of late Rev. Geo. Macdonnell. Ji. in Bathurst, N. B. Queen's College, Kingston ; Glasgow and Edinburgh LTniversities. Or. 14 June, 1866, by Presbytery of Edinburgh. Mar. 2 July, 1868, Elizabeth Logie Smellie, dau. of 214 Rev. G. Smellie, of Fergus. In. to present ch. 22 Dec, 1870. No. of com., 608. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch., Peter- borough, Ont., 1866-70. McDougall, D. (West Bay, C. B.; Pres. Victoria and Rich- mond.) B. in Whvcoconiah, C. B. Theological Hall, Halifax. Or. 15 Nov. 1865."' Mar. 24 Sep. 1868, Barbara Boak. In. to pre=ent ch. 7 Oct. 1879. Predecessors, John Sutherland, Mur- doch Stewart, John Stewart. Previous pastorates, New London, P. E. I. Cow Bay, C. B. MacEachern, Duncan (Dundee, Que.; Pres. Montreal.) S. of Duncan McEachern. B. at Thurso, Que. Queen's College, King- ston. Or. 8 Oct. 1875. Mar. Grace MaCallum. In. to present ■ch. 20 Sep, Ls82. Predecessors, D. Moody, D. Cameron, John Livingstone, D. Ross, J. Cattanach. No. of com., 200. Previous pastorates, Glencoe. 1875-79; Parkhill, 1879-82. McEwen,Hugh (Erskine, Ch., Ingersoll ; Pres. Paris.) S. of Neil McEwen, farmer. B. at Johnstone, Scot. University College and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 8 Sep, 1859. Mar. 5 Alay 1857, Oeorgina Clara Playter. Author of Normal Class Teacher pub- lished in 1879, and Graded Sabbath School Lessons on Book of Genesis published in 1880. In. to present ch. 22 Dec, 1876. Predecessors, Arch. Cross, Peter Wright. No. of com., 127. Previous pastorates, Cumberland, 1859-63, Pembroke, 1864-76. Prior to removing to the West did much good service for the Bible Society in the Ottawa Valley and elsewhere, leading to the €Stablishment of the present Auxiliary Society and Missionary Enterprise for Shantymen. McEwen, Jas. (Welland and Crowland, Ont: Pres., Hamil- ton). Or. 1854. No. of com., 98. McFarlane, A. H. (Farnham Centre, Que; Pres., Montreal). Or, 2 Nov, 1880. No. of com., 57. McFarlane, John (Pine River, Ont ; Pres., Maitland). Or. 7 Feb, 1872. No. of com., 74. McFaiil, Alex. (Charle.ston and Alton, Ont; Pres., Toronto). Or. 1 / March, 1858. No. of com., 204. McGiliivray, Alex. (Williamstown, Ont; Pres., Glengarry). Or. 21 Sep, 1877. No. of com., 220. McGillivrav, D. (St. James, London ; Pres, London). Or. 16 July, 1867. *No. of com. 100. . McGillivrav, J. D. (Clifton, N. S ; Pres., Truro). Or. 7 Feb, 1865. No. of com., 160. 215 Macfijillivray, Malcolm, B.A., M.A. (St. Andrew's Church, Perth; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). S. of John Macgillivray, farmer. B. in Jura, Scot. Queen's College, Kingston, and Edinburirh University. Or. 21 Oct, 1875. Mar. 20 June, 1877, €lara Robina Dow of Whitby. In. to present ch., 4 Aug, 1881. Predecessors, Thos 0. Wilson and Dr. W. Bain. No. of com., 293. Previous pastorate, St. Andrew's Ch.,Scarboro. McGregor, Dugald (Big Bend, Man; Pres., Manitoba.) Or. 1876. No. of com., 38. McGregor, D. B. A. (Merigomish, N. S; Pres., Pictou). Or. 24 May, 1877. No. of com., 300. Macgregor, D. (Amherst, N. S.; Pres., Wallace). No. of com . , 58. McGregor, M. (Tilsonburg, &c.,Oni; Pres., Paris). Or. 2 May, 1882. McGregor, P. G., D. D., (Halifax, N.S.; Pres., Halifax). S. of late Rev. Dr. McGregor, Minister of Pictou. B. at East River, Pictou. Theological Hall, Halifax, under Rev. Dr. Thos. Mc- Culloch. Or. Nov., 1841. Mar. 22 June, 1849, Caroline McColl. Has published lectures &c. Has been pastor of Guysboro and Poplar Grove Churches, and Moderator ot Synod of Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia and of the Lower Provinces. As Modera- tor of Oldest Synod constituted the First Genei-al Assembly of United Church. Was Agent of Synod ot the Presbyterian Church of Lower Provinces at time of Union, and was continued in that position which he still holds. At first meeting of Synod of Mari- time Pro^'inces, after the Union, Mr. McGregor was nominated for the position of Clerk, which, however, he declined, whereupon the following resolution was unanimously adopted and ordered to be entered on the Minutes : " The Rev. P. G. McGregor having declined to be elected as Clerk, this Synod would take the opportunity of recording on its minutes its liigh appreciation of the very efficient manner in which he performed the duties of Clerk in the late Sj'nods of Nova Scotia and of the Lower Provinces, during the long term of 30 years. It would specially notice his kindliness of manner toward all his brethren, his readiness at all times, to give them in- formation on all matters connected with his office, and the deep and active interest which he took in all the schemes of the Church. It would express heartfelt gratitude to God, that these Synods have been privileged to enjoy for so long a time, the services of one so emenently qualified for that office. 216 It would acknowledge the valuable services which he has rendered to the Church as Agent and Treasurer of her schemes, during the last eight years, and would express the hope that he may be long spared to serve the Master in this department of his work. It would also take this opportunity of thanking him for the courteous and efficient manner, in which he performed the duties of the Moderator's Chair, in the Synod o( the Lower Provinces, during its last three Sessions." MacGuire, Thos (Emerson, Man ; Pres., Manitoba). S, of John MacGuire. farmer. Universitv and Knox College, Toronto. Or. 8 March, 1864. In. to present ch. 24 March, 1881. No. of com., 70. Previous pastorates, Glenallan and Hollin, 18(34-74; Jarvis and Walpole, 1874-81. Mcllroy, James (Matilda, Ont; Pres., Brockville). Or. 1874. Mcintosh, Abraham (St. Anns, N.S ; Pres., Svdnev). Or. 21 Aug, 1856. No. of com., 125. Mcintosh, Donald (Markham, &c., Ont; Pres.. Toronto). Or, 17 June, 187.3. No. of com., 116. Mclntyre, D. C. (Beamsville, Ont; Pres., Hamilton). Or. 3 Sep, 1878. No. ol com., 145. Mackay, Alex. B. (Crescent Street Ch., Montreal ; Pres., Montreal). S. of Donald Mackay. B. at Montrose, Scotland, Edinburgh University and English Presbvterian College, London. Or. 16 Aug, 1868. Mar. 10 Aug, 1869. Author of " The Glory of the Cross ;" " Your photograph, and other ser- mons ;" " The Strong man and the stronger, Owen Sound). Or. 22 Aug, 1878. No. of com., 285. Is col- league and successor to Rev. D. Morrison. Scott, E. (New Glasgow, N.S; Pres., Pictou). Or. 20 Sep, 1875. No. of com., 329. Scott, James Russell (Cambray, Ont ; Pres., Lindsay). S. of Alex. Scott, merchant, Edinburgh. B. in Fifeshire, Scot. Edinburgh University and Secession Hall. Or. June, 1849. Mar. J. C. Halliday. In.^to Cainbray in 1878. Retired 1875. Was Minister of Creetown, Scot ; Perrytown, Ont. and Whitby, Ont. Is Clerk of the Presbytery. Scott, John, D.D. (North Bruce and Saugeen ; Pres., Bi'uce). S. of John Scott, game keeper, and subsequently keeper of Melrose Abbey. B. at Bowhill, Scot, Knox College, Tor- onto. Or. 10 Oct, 1850. Mar. 17 Feb, 1857, Elizabeth Lunn. She died 25 July, 1852. In. to present ch.; 28 Apl, 1875. Pre- decessor William Matheson. No. oj com., 189. Previous pastor- ate, St. Andrew's Ch., London, Ont, 1850-75. In April 1883, 239 Knox College, Toronto, conferred on him and Principal Mc- Vicar the degree of D.D., the first time it had exercised the power recently accorded by Statute. Scott, John (West Lynne &c ; Pres., Manitaba). Or. 29 June, 1853. No, of com., 36. Scott, JoliM Bain (Knox Ch., Leamington, Ont; Pres., Chat- ham). S. of Will. Scott, engineer. B. at Redgorton, Scot. Glas- gow University, and St. Andrew's College, Scot. Or. 24 Nov. 1874. Mar 17 Mar, 1875, Margaret Elliot Moscrip. Author of a Brief Outline ot Presbyterian Faith and Practice published in 1881. In, to present ch., 1 Sep, 1880. No. ot com., 79. Previous pastorate Egiiiondville, 1874-80. Is member of the University Council ot the United Colleges of St. Leonard and St. Salvador, St. Andrews, Soot, and was an associate member ot the Pan Pres- byterian Council held in Edinburgh July 1877. Scott, Mathew H., B. A., (Bristol, Que; Pres., Lanark and Renfrew). S. ofHeniy Scott, farmer, elder in 1st congregation Ermosa. B. there. McGill College of which is gold medallist; Presbyterian College Montreal, where obtained McKay Scholar- ship. * Or. and In. 2 Oct, 1879. Mar. 20th fDec. 1882, Jessie Gray Thomson, of Arnprior. No. of com., 280. Predecessors, Andrew Melville, David Wardrope, Andrew M . Tail and Alex. Maclaren. Scott, Peter (Hibbert, Ont ; Pres., Stratford). Or. 5 March 1872. No. of com., 199. Scott, Rubert (Brooksdale, Ont; Pres., Stratford). S. of Walter Scott, farmer. B. at Hawick, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. 3 Aug. 1875. Mar. M. A. Campbell, 7 Mar, 1868. In to present ch., 2 Feb, 1881. No. of com., 76. Pievious pnstorate Penetanguihhene from Apl, 1875 to Jan, 1881. Was a blacksmith for 16 years prior to entering the mini^trv. Scott, Wm. (Bed.que, P. E. Island) Or. 1853. No. of com. 84. Scouler, Thomas. (Erskine ch., Hamilton, Ont.; Pres., Hamilton). S. ot Gavin Scouler. merchant. B. in Avondale, Scot. Knox College, Toronto. Or. and In. 7 December, 1880. Mar. 11 Nov. l8rfU, Lillian W.Hardie. No. of com. 157. Scrimger, John M.A. (Presbyterian College, Montreal ; Pres. Montreal). S. oi John Scrimger, farmer. B. at Gait. Knox Col- lege and University, Toronto. Or. 28 Aug. 1873. Mar. 23 April, 1874, Charlotte C. Gairdner. In. Professor of Hebrew, 85. Total, 207. 254 THE CHURCH— ITS MISSIONS. UNION RESOLUTION. Minutes. 1875, p 6. The United Cliurch shall heartily take up and prosecute the Home and Foreign Missionary and benevolent operations of the several churches, according to their respective claims; and with regard to the practical work of the Church and the promotion of the schemes, whilst the General Assembly shall have the supervision and control of all the work of the Church, yet the United Church shall have due regard to such arrangements, through Synods and Local Committees, as shall tend most effectually to unite in Christian love and sympathy the different sections of the Church, and at the same time to draw forth the resources and energies of the people in behalf of the work of Christ in the Dominion, and throughout the world. EEGULATIONS OF TEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. I HOME MISSIONS. 1. Regulations. Minutes, 1876, pages 47, 48, 49, 50. 1. There shall be a Central Committee for Home Missions, dividing itself into two sections, the one embracing the Maritime Provinces and the other the rest of the Church. 2. The Assembly shall appoint annually a Home Mission Com- mittee, consisting of forty-five members, of whom one-third shall be from the Maritime Provinces and two-thirds from the rest of the Church. Each of these divisions shall constitute a sub-Com- mittee for the carrying on of Mission work within its own territory. Each section shall be empowered to act separately in con- ducting operations within its own territory. 3. The operations of the Committee shall have respect to — (1) Mission Stations, which, having been recommended by Presbyteries and approved by the Committee, shall be placed on the list of aid-receiving Stations and Mission Stations, directly under the care of the H. M. Committee ; provided always that no application for aid shall be entertained by the Committee on behalf of any station, unless the Presbytery of the bounds shall 255 have made arrangements with the people for contribiitinof accord- ing to their ability to the salary of the Missionary, and the Pres- bytery shall see to the implementiug of such engagements. The Committee shall make like arrangements in the case of stations directly under its care. (2) Mission Stations reported by Presbyteries, but not receiving aid. (8) Cono-regations not self-sustaining, but prepared to con- tribute at leastlour hundred dollars ($400) per annnm, at the rate of at least four dollars fifty cents C$4.50) per communicant, and seven dollars ($7 .00) per family, and in which, in the judgment of the Presbytery, a pastor is desirable. Such congregations, having made application to the Presbytery of the bounds, and furnished satistactory information in regard to their statistics, financial position and prospects, and having received the approval of the Presbvtery, (which application and information shall also be laid before" the' sub-Committee), may be placed on the list of congrega- tions receiving supplement. Cases in which the application of this rule appears to affect injuriously the congregations now upon the list or seeking to be placed on it, shall be reported to the Gen- eral Assembly, and supplements granted to them only when its sanction has been given. 4. The system adopted hitherto in difJerennt sections of the Church— in the Maritime Provinces, of two funds, one for Home Missions proper and another for suplimenting the stipends of Mm- isters in weak congregations, administered by two Committees ; and in the Western section ot the Church, of one fund for both oi3Jects administered by one Committee— be continued for the present year, and that it be sent down to Presbyteries to con- sider the subject and report to the next General Assembly. 5. The list of Missionaries shall consist of Licentiates and ordained Ministers of this Church, also Students of Divinity and Catechists, duly approved as the Assembly may direct. Each of these Missionaries shall be recommended to the Committee by gome Presbytery. 6. The Committee shall prepare and send down to Presbyteries and through Presbyteries to Missionaries blank forms for their reports, so as to ascertain the peculiar circumstances, necessities and general state of the mission stations and supplemented congrega- tions throughout the Church. 256 7. The sub-Committees shall consider the reports thus rendered by Presb3'terie8 and distribute the Missionaries among the Presbyteries, as, in view of the detailed information before them, may be deemed advisable. 8. The snb-Committees shall give to mission stations and supplemented congregations, in paying their Missionaries or Ministers, such aid as, in view of the detailed information before them, may be deemed advisable. 9. The General Committee shall prepare a full annual report of all the Home Mission and Supplemental operations of the Church, to be submitted to the Assembly, and shall publish from time to time such information as may serve to call forth the interests and liberality of the Church. 10. The sub-committees shall be empowered to establish mission stations and conduct missionary operations directly in those parts of the Dominion which are not within the bounds of any Presbytery. 11. In mis3ion fields placed directly under the Home Mission Committee, and in new and destitute fields of wide extent within the bounds of Presbyteries, the sub-Committees shall be em- powered — in the latter case acting in concert with the Presbytery of the bounds — to secure the services of suitable Missionaries, ■who may be willing to occupy them for a term of years, and to pay them in excess of the ordinary salaries paid to Missionaries. 12. The Committee shall not be responsible for the salary of Missionaries beyond the amount of aid promised by it to the stations or congregations, and for the time during which they may have laboured in said stations or congregations. 13. The amount of salary to be paid by each congregation, station, or group of stations, shall be determined by the Presby- tery of the bounds, and specified to the sub-Committee, and there shall be paid by the Presbytery and sub-Committee conjointly for a Licentiate or Ordained Minister a minimum of eight dollars ($8) per Sabbath with board; for a Student of divinitv, during the summer, at the rate of six dollars ($6) per sabbath, with board and travelling expenses to the field of labour; and for a Catechist, of five dollars ($5) per Sabbath, with board. 257 14. The amount of aid granted to any congregation receiving supplement shall in no case exceed the amount necessary to make the salary of the Minister from all sources seven hundred dollars ($700.)' But the sub-Committees are empowered to sup- plement, beyond that amount, the salaries of ordained Ministers engaged in mission work in towns and cities. 15. The supplement of all aid-receiving congregations shall be calculated from the first day of the ecclesiastical year, and Presbyteries are instructed to make their reports accordingly — supplements being payable hall-yearly. Minutes 1876, p. 55, 56 16. Presbyteries are instructed, at an ordinary meeting previous to the first of October in each year, to revise the list of Mission-stations and Supplemented Congregations, and make such changesasthey may deem necessary, reporting the amended list to the sub-Committees. The list, thus amended, shall form the basis of the operations of the Commitlee for the then current year. 17. Presbyteries are enjoined to furnish information to the sub-Committees in accordance with the requirements of the above scheme, and to co-operate with the Conmiittee. 18. All congregations and mission stations are enjoined to make an annual contribution in the Western sections of the Church to the Home Mission Fund ; and in the Maritime Provinces to the Home Mission Fund and Supplemental Fund. 19. The travelling expenses of members of Committee shall be borne equally by the two funds, and the cost of all exploring and aggressive missionary work, undertaken and sanctioned by Presbyteries, shall be defrayed out of the Home Mission Fund. 20. In regard to arrears due by supplemented congregations to their Ministers, these congregations shall be required to report to the Committee, through the Presbytery, in the form provided,, before the beginning of each ecclesiastical year, the amount paid by them as stipends during the previous twelve months ; and in cases, where the amount falls short of the stipend promised by them, power shall be given to suspend the payment of the sup-^ plements until the arrearages are liquidated. 258 Page 57. The Assemblj^ appreciate the important services rendered to the Church by the Students' Missionary Associations it& growth and development 8th. Amount per annum to be raised by the field or pro\ndei some other way in connection with it ? 9th. Is the field taken up by the Church now for the first time? 10. If not, how long has it been supplied, and in what way ? 11. Remarks. IV. That a period of three months be allowed, in which the Missionary elect may be in the field on probation before the en- gagement be considered as completed : such time however being counted as part of the two years if the engagement is finally con- firmed. 6. Rerolutions of Assembly, 1880. Minutes, p. 24. 1. That the rfeportof the Home Mission Com- mittee of the Western Section be received and adopted, and the thanks ol the Assembly tendered to the Committee, and especi- ally to the Convenor, for the attention given to this important part of tlie Church's work. 2. That the General Assembly acknowledge, with deep thankfuhiess to God, the success which has attended the effort to raise the amount of money sufficent to meet the requirements of the work throughout the year, and also to remove the large debt resting on the Fund at the date of last meeting of Assembly, 3. That the Assembly regards with much satisfaction the the great extension which'the Church is receiving, through the Committee's efforts, in Manitoba and the North-West, and the consolidation of the Church in Ontario and' Quebec. That it views, also, with much satisfaction, the work of Students' Mis- sionary Societies in Montreal, Kingston and Toronto as con- tributing to this result. 4. That the thanks of the Assembly be given to the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, and the Presbyterian Church of Ireland, for their continued interest in our Home Mis- sion work, and for their liberal donations on its behalf. 17 2C6 5. That the approval of tlie Assenibl}' be given to placing on the roll ol snpplemented congreg:ations, those numbered on page xxii oi" the Report, notwithstanding that they do not reach the rninimuni contribution per member required b}^ the Assembly, viz : New Glasgow, Dalhousie, North Sherbrooke, Melrose, Lonsdale, Balsover, Ayton, East Normanby, Vittoria, Kinloss and Bervie. 6. That the sanction of the Assembly be given to the reduction of the amount to be paid by the Home Mission Fund of the West- ern Section to Manitoba College, to the extent of the two hundred and fifty pounds (£250) granted to the College by the Free Church of Scotland and the Presbyterian Church of Ireland. 7. That the Assembly express its regret at the inability of the Rev. Donald Ross to proceed to the important field in the North- West to which he had been appointed, and its S3'mpathy with him in the illness which disqualified him for work there. 8. That in the obligations which it contracts for the current year, the Home Mission Committee, to be appointed, be instructed to keep its expeiiditure within the amount which the fund may reasonably be expected to reach. Page 41. 9. That it be an instruction to the Home Mission Committee, Western Section, to pay the twenty-five per cent, de- ducted irom the payments to supplemented ministers, where this has not been done. 7. Resolutions of Assembly, 1881. Minutes 20, 21, 22. Adopt the reports, from the Maritime Provinces, on the subject of Home Missions and Supplementing; rejoice in the work accomplished under both Comnuttees; grant the request of the Supplementing Committee for temporary delay in the payment of debt unavoidably incurred ; but instruct both Committees to adopi measures for removing the debt at the earliest day practicable, and for drawing out the liberality of our congregations in the Maritime Provinces, so as to become entirely self-sustaining; and further, direct the Statistical Committee to open a column for contributions to the Supplementing Fund from congregations in the Maritime Province?, 267 Resolutions Aneni Manitoba. 1. That congregations in Manitoba, having settled pastors, and not self-sustaining, be placed on a list, distinct from stations supplied by missionaries, to be called the list of Supplemented Congregations ; that a minimum contribution of $450 towards the salary of the Minister be necessary in order to entitle any congre- gation to be placed on this list, and that, in view of the greater cost of living in Manitoba compared with Ontario and Quebec, the Committee have power, if it sees fit, to supplement the salaries of ministers laboring in these congregations up to $850 per annum. 2. That the committee hereafter simply make grants to the iields, and that the list of laborers to be employed by the Pres- bytery in supplying these fields, be revised at the semi-annual meetings of the Home Mission committee ; with the under- standing that the committee are only liable for the amount of the grant to the field, except in the case of those missionaries directly appointed by this Committee, whose term of service has not expired. 3. That the distinction hitherto made in the remuneration of married and unmarried missionaries be done away, and that $800 be the salary of missionaries to be hereafter sent to Mani- toba, during the period of their direct appointment by the Com- mittee, unless in cases in which the great distance from Winnipeg would render a larger salary necessary; with the understanding that the amount promised by the field to which the missionary is appointed to be regarded as a part of the salary named. 4. That a semi-annual grant be made to the Presbytery of Manitoba for exploring and giving temporary supply 'in new •districts, ihe details of the expenditure to be submitted to this Conimittee. Appointment of Superintendent of Missions. The General Assembly further agreed to grant the prayer of the Overture from the Home Mission Committee of the 'Pres- bytery of Manitoba, and to appoint a Superintendent of the Missions within the bounds of said Presbytery, in the extensive and growing fields in Manitoba and the North-West. 1. That the salary of the Superintendent shall be at the rate of two thousand dollars ($2,000) per annum, and that this amount 268 shall cover all expenses while the Superintendent mav be labouring within the Province of Manitoba, or its immediate neighbourhood, but that when he is engaged in visiting distant mission fields, such as Edmonton, the travelling expenses shall be a matter of special arrangement with the General Assembly's Home Mission Board. 2. That the Rev James Robertson, of Knox Church, Winni- peg, be appointed Superintendent of Missions for the North- West. Minutes page 35, 36. Dr. Cochrane, appointed last Saturday to communicate with Mr. James Robertson as to his acceptance of the appointment of Superintendent of Missions in Manitoba and the Nortii-West, reported that he bad communication with Mr. Robertson, as instructed, and that Mr. Robertson had accepted the appointment with the condition that his salary, instead of being $2,000 without expenses, should be the same as that of the Professors in Manitoba College, and travelhng expenses. On motion the General Assembly reconsidered and rescinded the resolution come to on Saturday last in regard to the salary offered to Mr. Robenson, and adopied the following resolutions in regard to this appointmsnt, namely : — 1. That the Rev. James Robertson be appointed Superinten- dent of MivSSions in Manitoba and the North-West Territory, at a salary of one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) and travelling expenses. 2. That the Presbytery of Manitoba are hereby instructed to take the regular steps for loosing Mr. Robertson from the Pastoral charge of Knox Church, Winnipeg, in order to his entering on said office. 3. That the Home Mission Committee of the Western Sec- tion, in conjunction with thePresbytery of Manitoba, are instructed to prepare a code of rules for the guidance of the Superintendent of Missions in the prosecution of his work; said rules to be reported for approval to next General Assembly. 4. That the Convener of the Western Section of the Home Mission Committee, along with any other ministers uf the Home Mission' Committee, who may be in Manitoba, be requested to meet with the Presbytery of Manitoba, on occasion of Mr. Robertson's entering upon the office of Superintendent of Mis- sions, and also confer with the Presbytery in regard to other matters affecting our mission work in the'North-West Territories. 269 8. RESOLUTION OF ASSEMBLY, 1882. Rules for the Guidance of the Superintendent of Missions in Manitoba and the North- West. Minutes, p. 19-22. 1. His duties shall include the oversight and visitation of all the mission stations and supplemented con- gregations within the aforesaid territory ; the organization of new stations and the adjusting of the amounts to be paid by the dif- ferent stations and congregations for the support of ordinances, and the amounts to be asked from the Home Mission Commit- tee; and in general the supervision and furtherance of the entire mission work of our Church in Manitoba and the North- West. 2. In the prosecution of his work he shall consult with and report to the Presbytery of Manitoba, or such other Presbyteries as mav hereafter be erected. He shall also submit to the meetings of the'Home Mission Committee, in March and October, a detailed statement of the progress of the work, including the adaptability of the Missionaries to the fields assigned to them, and the fullil- ment on the part of stations and supplemented congregations of the engagements entered into for the,support of the Missionaries. 3. He shall transmit to the Home Mission Committee an annual report for presentation to ihe Assembly, containing com- plete statistics of the membership, families and adherents in each mission station and supplemented congregation; also, the addi- tions made during the year, and the extent of the new territory occupied during the same period, with any other information and recommendations that may be deemed important for the Com- mittee and the General Assembly to know. 4. x\ll Home Mission grants shall be paid by the Superinten- dent of Missions to the stations and supplemented congregations; and he shall be empowered, should he see cause, to withhold payments of said grants in cases where the stations and supple- mented congregations have not fulfilled their monetary engage- ments, or where statistics have not been regularly turnished. 5. Payments shall be made to the stations and congregations quarterly. 270 6. No draft shall in any case be drawn by the Superintendent of Missions until he has sent to the Convener of the Home Mis- sion Committee a detailed quarterly statement of the amounts due to each station and congregation, and until lie has received his sanction to draw for such amounts on the Treasurer of the Church. 7. In the meantime the Missionary of Prince Albert shall receive his payments directly through the Convener of the Home Mission Committee. 8. The Superintendent of Missions shall spend a portion o^ his time, as directed by the Home Mission Committee, in the other Provinces, with a view to enlist the sympathies and evoke the liberality of the Church in the mission work in Manitoba and the North-West. 9. The Superintendent shall report his travelling expenses every six months to the Presbytery, to be passed by it before being paid by the Home Mission Committee. Regulations for Church and Manse Building Fund. 1. The Fund shall be called the Church and Manse Building Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for Manitoba and the North-West. 2. The amount to be aimed at in the first place shall be one hundred ihousand dollars ($100,000); the Fund shall be raised by subscriptions and bequests, and the canvass outside the limits of Manitoba and the North-West for subscriptions should not extend beyond tw^o years, and the amounts should be payable within three years, at most, from the date of subscription. 3. The money constituting the Fund shall be, at the discre- tion of the Board, either invested, and the revenue accruing therefrom be given in the form of grants to congregations engaged in the erection of churches and manses, or shall be lent to such congregations for a limited number of years, either with or without interest. 4. The management of the Fund shall be intrusted to a Board of nine members, six of these to be appointed annually by the Assembly ; the other members of the Board to be the Superintendent of Missions for Manitoba and the North-West, 271 the Convener of the Home Mission Committee, Western Section, and one member appointed by the Home Mission Com- mittee. The ordinary place of meetihg of the Board shall be Winnipeg. The Board shall have power to fill any vacancies made by death or resignation, until the ne>.t General Assembly thereafter. 5. All applications for aid shall be made to this Board through the Presbytery of the bounds, and before being con- sidered by the Board must be recommended by the Presbytery, but the Board is to be sole judge as to the merits of the application, and the amount of aid to be granted. 6. The assistance where made in the form of a grant, shall not, except in special circumstances, exceed one-tilth of the total C':'St of the building; and when made in the form of a loan shall not exceed fitly per cent, of the cost. The money shall be payable only when the building can be used for service, in the case of grants. In the case of loans, it may be advanced from time to time. No grant to be made or loan eftected until the Board is satisfied that a valid title to the property, or a bond to that effect, has been secured by the congregation, and that the deed be in the form approved by the General Assembly. Board Appointed. Minutes p. 42. That Messrs. C. B. Pitblado, K. Bell (Portage la Prairie), Duncan McArthur, John F. Bain, G. D. McVicar, and D. M. Gorden, together with Dr. Cochrane, James Robertson, and the person that may be appointed by the General Assembly's Home Mission Committee, be and are hereby appoint- ed a Board to administer the Church and Manse Building Fund for Manitoba and the North-West; and further, that the Board thus constituted be, and hereby is empowered to petition the Dominion Parliament for incorporation. Home Mission Fund — Relieved. Page 4G. The Assembly adopted the following resolution :— That the Home Mission Committee of the Western Section, and that also of the Eastern Section, be relieved of the grants of $1,000 and $250 respectively hitherto paid from their funds lor the support of Manitoba College. 272 7. It shall be competent for the Board, with the approval of the General Assembly, to make changes in these regulations, but such shall not extend to the alienation of the capital in- trusted to the Board . 8, The Board shall report its transactions annually through the Home Mission Committee to the General Assembly. Rev. J. Robertson was requested to act as interim' Treasurer of the Fund till the Board is duly constituted. Bequest of the late Jostph Mackay, Esq. On the recommendation of the Committee in reference to the bequest of the late Joseph Mackay, Esq., of Montreal, the As- senibly adopted the following resolution : — That with regard to the liberal bequest of the late Mr. Joseph Mackay for the Home Mission work of the Presbvterian Church in Canada, amounting to ten thousand dollars ($10,000), it is ordered that the interest of the money, and so much of the capital as may be necessary together with the interest to make two thousand dollars ($2,000) may be spent annually until the amount is exhausted, in assist- ing to carry on the Home Mission work of the Church. British Columbia. The Committee submitted the following Minute in regard to the relations of the Rev. Mr. Jamieson to this Church, and as to the changes in these which it may be expedient to make, as well as in regard to the whole subject of the arrangements which it may be desirable and dutiful to make respecting the work of the Church in British Columbia, '' At the last meeting of the Committee, the Convener hav- ing laid on the table and read communications from Rev. R. Jamieson, of New Westminster, and the Rev. Dr. Gray, Con- vener of the Colonial Committee of the Church of Scotland, in regard to the British Columbia field, a sub-committee was ap- pointed to take the correspondence into consideration, and re- port. The following is their Report and recommendations, whicli were adopted : — Ihe letters submitted to your sub-committee from Mr, Jamieson and Dr. Gray set forth the following facts : — 273 1. Mr. Jamieson intimates his desire to be disjoined from the Presbytery in connection with the Church of Scotland in Britisli Columbia, and to be connected with Presbyterian Church in Canada; and furtner expresses his willingness to have a re- duction ot two hundred or ihree hundred dollars ($200 or $300) made in the grant. 2. The congregation of Nanaimo has expressed its desire to have a minister sent from the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and correspondence has taken place with the Colonial Committee of the Church ot Scotland regarding the giving of aid in the event of a minister being appointed. 3. The Colonial Committee makes no objection to this Church responding to the application from Nanaimo ; but the state of the Committee's funds is such that no guarantee of pecuniary aid can I e given. 4. Mr. Jamieson represents that the First Congregation in Victoria would readily connect itself with the Presbyterian Church in Canada in the erent ot a Presbytery being fornied. Besobiiions of ilie Assemhly on B. C. 1. That a Deputy be appointed to visit British Columbia to confer with the Presbytery there, and make inquiry in order to ascertain the condition and prospects ot the Church in the whole field. 2. That in regard to the application of Mr. Jamieson to be connected with a Presbytery in this Church, and in regard to the proposed reduction of the grant made for his support, action be deferred in the meantime. 3. That in view of wliat the Church of Scotland has done and is doing for British Columbia, and in the hope of securing the hearty support of that Church in any action that may here- alter be taken in the interests of Presbyterianism, the Colonial Committee b^informed without delay of the proposed action of this Church. 274 Report oj Home Missions for 1882 Adopted. The General Assembly adopt the Report as a whole ; express^ their gratitude to the Grea'^t Head of the Church for the continued increase of prosperity which He has been pleased to grant in our Home Mission field, Western Section, during the past year, as appears from the Report which has just been sub- mitted ; that the thanks of the Assembly be given to the Com- mittee, and especiaiy to the Convener, for the time and care they have expended on the field of duty which has been under their special care ; that the recommendations of the Report with regard to British Coluntbia, and the Rules for the guidance of the Superintendent of Missions in Manitoba and the North-West,. and the Regulations for Church and Manse Building Fund, be- adopted ; That the suggestion as to the disposition of the money bequeathed by the late Joseph Mackay be approved ; and that the Moderator, Dr Cochrane, be appointed a Deputy to visit Bri- tish Columbia, confer with the Presbytery there, and make in- quiry in order to ascertain the condition and prospects of the- Church in that District ; and further, that the Assembly thank Mr Robertson for his energetic efforts in connection with the- Church and Manse Building Fund, and those subscribers whose prompt and generous contributions have made these efforts so largely successful. Note. — The amount of Subscriptions to said Fund reported was $63,726. Disposal of Rqoort — Eastern Section. The General Assembly adopted unanimously the following resolution, moved by Dr. McGregor, seconded by Mr. A.J. Mowatt,, for the disposal of the Report on Home Mission in the Eastern Section of the Church : — The General Assembly approves the reports and recommendations of the Committees on Home Mis- sions and Supplementing in the Maritime Provincf^s, and while expressing satisfaction at the work done during the past year, and at the improved financial condition of both Committees, trusts that every effort will be made to remove the debt on the Supple- menting t'und within the current year. The General Assembly desires to record grateful acknowledgement of the valuable ser- vices of the Rev. Dr. Waters, now of Newark, and^f the Rev. C. 275 B. Pitblado, now of Winnipeg, the joint Conveners of the Com- mitte for several years. Note. — The Eastern Home Mission field, comprises the Mari- time Provinces including Newfoundland, and its affairs are ad- ministered under similar regulations to those of the Western, only that its Supplementary Fund is managed by a separate Com- mittee. 9. Conveners. Western section Rev. W. Cochrane, D. D., Brantford, Ont., Eastern Section, Rev. John McMillan, B. D., Truro, N. S., Supplement Committee Rev. T. Sedgwick, Tatamagouche, N. S. 10 Home Mission and Supplemental Funds 1875 to 1882. 'Receipts. Western Section. f Eastern Section. 1875-76 Totals, $24,518.40 $6,841.81 1876-77 " 36,788.17 12,416.26 1877-78 " 29,637.15 9,571.38 1878-79 " 29,688.34 9,551.11 1879-80 " 46,869.77 10,485.74 1880-81 «' 37,233.58 7,001.75 1881-82 " 39,649.23 8,849.38 $244,381.59 $64,718.43 Total for the whole Church for seven years $309,100.02 or an annual average of $44,242.86, to which the average expenditure about approximates. MISSION TO LUMBERMEN. 1. Historical Statement. Minutes, 1876, App. p. 184. For seven years immediately prior to union, the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland prosecuted a Mission to the lumbermen in the Valley of the Ottawa. In presenting 276 this, their first Report, to the united Churches, the Committee entrusted with the management of the Mission record their deep gratitude to God for the consummation of union, and for the beneficial effects it has had, and is likely to have, upon the Mission to the lumbermen. The object ol the Mission is to bring the power of the Gospel to bear upon the large number of men engaged in the shanties during the winter, when they are cut off from Church ordinances. It is the endeavor of the Mission to accomplish this object b}^ a twofold agency: (1.) By the preaching of the Word by the ministers who may devote a certain portion of the winter to the -work of visiting the shanties for this purpose; and (2.) By the distribution of large quantities of English and French tracts, illustrated papers in both languages, such as British Workman, Cottager and Artisan, Uouvrier Francais, and other appropriate literatuie, these papers and periodicals being distributed not merely by the ministers who may visit the shanties, but also by the employers and others, who kindly co-operate in the circula- tion of such literature. 2. Resolutions of Assemblv. Minutes, 1876, p. 50. Thatthe support of this Mission be specially commended to the members of the Church in the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa. Minutes, 1877, p. 27. That further Presbyteries of the Church in those parts of the Dominion where lumbering opera- tions are largely carried on be instructed to consider, and as far as possible promote the spiritual welfare of the lumbermen. Minutes, 1878. p. 29; 1879, p. 49. The Assembly commend the Mission to the confidence and liberality of the Churches. 3. Mission transferred to the Synod. Minutes, 1880, p. 42. 1. That the Mission be placed under the supervision of the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa, commend- ing it to the special sympathy and support of the congregations within the Synod, with instructions that any report of the Mission approved by that Synod, shall be embodied, for the information of the General Assembly, in the report of the Assembly's Home Mission Committee. 277 2. That the Committee to be appointed for the current year shall hold office until the next meeting of the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa, when their successors will be appointed by the Synod. 4. Report 1882. Minutes, App. pp. 8-9. From which it appears that over 200 shanties were visited containing several thousand men with whom religious exercises w^ere held on Sabbath and week days, and amono; whom large numbers of Bibles and religious books were di:?tributed. As in former seasons, the committee have, during the past winter, distributed large quantities of English and French public- ations among the shantymen through the colporteurs of the Ottawa Bible Society. The colporteurs invariably find fhat these publications are gladly welcomed and highly prized by the men. One of them, Mr. Robert Stewart, reports' that he distributed them among 35 shanties on the Magnasippi and Kippewa, con- taining 1,241 men. Another colporteur, Mr. Alexander Stewart, distributed his supply among 13 shanties and 4 depots, containing about 320 men, chiefly on the Madawaska and its tributaries. Mr. Stewart bears testimony to very excellent work wrought by two students from Queen's University in the township of Carlow during the summer of 1881, illustrating the way in which the work of this Mission aids in developing the general work of Home Missions in some of the outlying districts. This Mission has been specially entrusted by the General Assembly to the supervision and' support of the Synod of Montreal and Ottawa, ana although an increasing number of congregations contribute to the funds of the Mission, yet the great majority of the congregations within the bounds of the Synod still fail to render any assistance. The committee are of opinion that the work of the Mission should, at least during the winter, receive the undivided efforts of several missionaries, and they would endeavor to secure the services of such men if the funds at their disposal were sufficient to warrant the engagement of them. In the meantime they recommend that, as heretofore, there be secured for the Mission, during part of the winter, the services of some of those ordained ministers or missionaries whose fields of labor are adjacent to the lumbering districts. 278 They also recommend that, in future, increased supplies of French publications be procured for distribution. Receipts, $579.19. Expenditure, §492.07. Balance on hand, $87.12. Rev. "W. Moore, D. D., Convener. Mr. A. Drummond, Trea- surer. II. FRENCH EVANGELIZATION. 1. Assembly Ri/iulatioxs. Minutes, 1875. p. 14. 1. That the work of French evan- gelization hitherto carried on by the churches, be united under a General Assembly Board of French Canadian Evangelization, whose office sliall be in Montreal. 2. That the members of the said Board resident in Montreal, constitute an Executive Board for the conduct of the Board's operations in the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario; and that the members resident in the Maritime Provinces constitute a similar Executive Board, having its seat at St. John, N. B., for the con- duct of the same in the said Provinces. 3. That for the successful prosecution of the work, a Gene- ral Secretary be appointed, who can speak and preach in French and English, and whose duties in addition to raising funds shall 4. That the training of French Ministers and Missionaries in the Presbyterian College, Montreal, be made, as heretofore, in the Canada Presbyterian Church, a tirst charge upon the Fund for French Evangelization. 5. Tiiat Schools and Mission Stations be planted, wherever openings can be made for them, throughout the wide extent of the French Canadian and Acadian fields. Appointment of Secretary and Agent. Page 15. It was further resolved to appoint the Rev. C, A. Tanner General Secretary of the Board, with a salary of $1,600 and travelling expenses, and the Committee was instructed to define his duties for the present year and report thereon. Minutes 1876, pages 81, 82. The General Assembly resolved : -- to agree to the appointment of an additional Agent; and that the Rev. R. H. Warder be appointed Agent in terms of the above resolution, with a salary of $1,600. 279 Miscellaneous Legislation . Minutes 18T7, p. 39. The General Assembly resolved :— 1. To recommend that, in order to avoid confusion, all moneys contributed to the support of French Evangelization be sent direct to the Treasurer, the Rev. R. H. Warden, 210 St. James Street, Montreal. 2. To place the entire control of the work of French Evan- trelization under one Board of management, which shall carry on its operations as far as possible through the Presbyteries within whose bounds the special fields may be found. Minutes 1878, p. 30. The General Assembly resolved that :— In regard to localities where assistance may be needed from the Board of French Evangelization and the Home Mission Com- mittee, arrangements shall be made lor a joint meeting of sub- Committees of the Board of French Evangelization and the Home Mission Committee, in order to secure the necessary co- operation. Minutes 1878, p. 49. The General Assembly resolved :— To enjoin anew that all moneys contributed to the support of French Evanf'elization (including the Rev. C. Chiniquy's work) be sent direct"" to the Treasurer, the Rev. R. H. Warden, 210 St, James Street, Montreal. Minutes 1879, pp. 53, 54. The General Assembly resolved :— That the Report be adopted, with the exception of the recom- mendation regarding Mr. Ami, leaving it to the discretion of the Board of French Evangelization to take what steps they may think best in order to provide him with a suitable place of worship ; -and that the matter of the employment of an Agent in Britain be left to the judgment of the Board. Transjer of Pointe-aux- Trembles to the Board. Minutes 1880, p. 31. The General Assembly agreed: 1. To sanction the agreement between the Board of French Evangelization and the French Canadian Missionary Society as to the transfer of the mission schools at Pointe-aux-Trembles, and the whole work of that Society. 280 2. To empower the Board to secure the services of the Rev.. C. A. Tanner, to canvass for a time in America and Great Britain, with a view to convev information as to the work of the Board, and especially as to the new arrangements, and to raise contributions for the purchase and maintenance of the scliools at Pointe-aux-Trembles. Agreement tcith F. C. 3/. Society. (1) The value of the property to be determined by two com- petent persons. This has been done and the price fixed at $5,500. (2) The terms of payment and other details to be arranged by the Board and a Committee of the Society appointed for the purpose. (3) The proceeds of the sale of the property and effects at Pointe-aux-Trembles to be expended, after meeting all existing liabilities and engagements of the Society, in the support of Colporteurs, circulation of the Holy Sriptures and of French religious literature, as hitherto. (4) On the completion of the sale to the Board of French Evangelization, and the consequenr withdrawal of the French Canadian Missionary Society from its Mission School work at Pointe-aux-Trembles, the Society has decided to withdraw from all Missionary work, and to bring its existence to a close so soon as the funds derived from the sale of the property at Pointe-aux- Trembles, together with any other unsolicited contributions meanwhile received, will have been expended: it being further understood that the Society will not solicit contributions as- heretofore, and will at once issue a circular explanatory of the decision come to, and the providential indications of its duty now to withdraAv from the field of missionary work among the French Canadians, which it has been honoured of God to occupy for the past forty years with such important results. (5) That the balance of a legacy from the late B. Gibb,. Esq., as received by tlie Society from the Craig Street Church,. Montreal, be handed over to the Board of French EvanzeIization» subject to the interest being appropriated for educaiijnal work at the Mission Schools. 281 Appoinivient of Board. Minutes, 1881, p. 30.— The Board recommend that the General Assembly, instead of appointing, as heretofore, a Board consisting of between fifty and sixty members, and an Executive Committee of those members residing in Montreal, appoint a Board numbering thirty members, to hold at least two regular meetings annually, the travelling expenses of the members to be paid from the fund, and the Executive to be appointed by said Board at its first meeting each year. Tiiis was done, with Rev. Principal MacVicar, D.D,, LL*D., Chairman, and Rev. R. H. Warden, Secretary-Treasurer. 2. Report — Progress of French Canadian Evangelization. Though Canada ceased to be a French colony and was ceded to Britain in 1763, yet the Protestant churches of the parent country neglected for fifty long years the spititual interests of the French Canadians, — the Church of Rome, during these years, gained many proselytes from English-speaking nominal Protestants who had settled in the colony. The first French Protestant missionary was a Wesleyan, from Guernsey, who laboured among the French in several parts of the Province of Quebec from 1815 to 1821. During the next thirteen years nothing seems to have been done. The Grande Ligne Mission was established in 1834 and the French Canadian Missionary Society in 1839. This latter Society, while supported largely by Presbyterians, was non-denominational. After an honourable record of over forty years it recently withdrew from the field because of the prosecution of the work of French Cana- dian Evangelization by the several branches of the Protestant Church in Canada. During the period of its existence it circu- lated upwards of 57,000 copies of God's Word and some 650,000 French tracts and religious publications. It established mission schools at Pointe-aux-Trembles as well as at other points in the Province. It formed, and for a time fostered, a number of mis- sion congregations, and prosecuted the work of colportage with much vigour and success. To the efforts of this Society, under God, are largely owing the great changes that have taken piace in the religious sentiments of the French-speaking people of the 18 282 Province of Quebec daring the last forty 3'ears. It may not be out of place here to mention the names of t!:e Rev. Dr. Wilkes, Mr. James Court, and the late Mr. James K. Orr and the Rev. Dr. Taylor, of Montreal, to whom more than any other, under God, the Society owed its existence and its long career of useful- ness. It is encouraging to state that, though the Society has now ceased operations, many of its life-long Triends continue to take a deep interest in the work of French Canadian Evangeliza- tion, and are among the warmest supporters of the work of the Board. Not only are the Pointe-aiix-Tren>bIes schools, but also nearly all the congregations and most ot the missionaries and colporteurs of the Society now in connection with the Presby- terian Board. Prior to 1875 the several branches of the Presbyterian Church carried on separate French Canadian Missions. Since the union of the Churches in 1875 the work has made rapid strides, each succeeding year showing marked progress. French-Speaking Population of the Dominion. According to the recently published census of 1881, the French-speaking popultaion of the Dominion is 1,300,000, of whom 10,1)00 are in Prince Edward Island, 41,000 in Nova Scotia, 57,000 in New Brunswick, 13,000 in Manitoba and the North-West Territories, 100,000 in Ontario, and upwards of 1,000,000 in the Province of Quebec. The great aim of the Board is to give the Gospel of Jesus Christ to (his class of our fellow-subjects, comprising as 'hey do nearly one-third of the entire population ot the country. The Means Employed hy the Board. In seeking to accomplish this aim the following three agencies are employed by the Board : — 1. CoLPORTAGE. — In many of the French settlements there is not a single Protestant to be found, and to attempt opening a Preaching Station or even a Mission School in such places would not only be a dangerous but futile step. The only method of reaching the people in these spiritually destitute districts is by means of the Colporteur going from house to house, scattering 283 broadcast the seed of the Kingdom, conversing on Divine things wiih those wiUing to listen, reading with them the Word of Life, and, when permitted, leaving in their homes a tract or copy of the Bible. 2. Mtssiox Schools. — As soon as a group of families in any settlement has been brought to a knowledge of the truth, and has abjured Romanism, one of the first steps is to open a Mission School for the education of the young, and especially for their in- struction in the principles of the Bible. The Teachers employed have been in some instances earnest Christian ladies, but more generally French Students for the Ministry. Many of these teachers occupy part of their time in the work of Colportage and also in conducting Mission Servicee on the Lord's Day. 3, Preaching STATI0^'S. — The main branch of the Board's work is the planting of Mission Stations and the formation of con- gregations, wherever, in the providence of God, there is an open- ing for such. Mission Schools, Minutes, 1882, App. p. CXX. When a family severs its connection with the Church of Rome, the Colporteurs of the Board have instructions to endeavour to get the parents to send one or two of the older children to the Central Mission Schools at Pointe-aux-Tren)bles, these schools being open to them as well as to the children of Roman Catholics. Where, however, there are two or three French Protestant families residino; near each other, the Board appoint a teacher a d open a Mission School, meeting in whole or in part the expenses connected therewith. Into these schools are gathered the children of converts, as also such of the Roman Catholics as can be induced to attend. In all the schools connected with the Board both French and English are taught, and special promin- ence is given to the religious training of the pupils. The teachers, in addition to their school duties, give a portion of their time to col porting in the district, more especially with a view of getting the Roman Catholic families to send their children to school. During the year, schools were maintained as follows in the fields under the care of the Board : — 284 Pointe-aux-Trembles, number of pupils attending, 86 : Port- au-Pergil. 17 ; Pointe-au-Bouleaux,. 13 ; St. Jude, 19 ; St. Hya- cinthe, 23; St. Antoine Abbe, 10 ; Russell Hall, Montreal, 45 ; Canning Street, Montreal, 21 ; Joliette, 16 ; Grenville, 30 ; Na- mur, 35 ; Masham Mills, 20 ; Ste. Anne, Illinois, 145 ; total teachers, 19 ; pupils, 480. Point-aux-Trembles Schools. These Mission Schools, situated on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, nine miles east of Montreal, were founded in 1846 by the French Canadian Missionary Society, and were pur- chased by last General Assembly and immediately thereafter transferred to. the Board. On the Mission property there are two buildings, one for boys, which can accommodate about 150, and the other for girls, with accommodation for between 40 and 50. Upwards of 2,000 French Canadians have already been educated here. Many of these now occupy positions of trust and influence as ministers, teachers, physicians, lawyers, merchants, etc. Pupils are admitted between the ages of thirteen and twenty-five, the average age being about seventeen. A preference is given to the sons and daughters of French Roman Catholic parents and to the children of recent converts living in parishes where there is no Protestant school. The session begins in October each year, and continues for seven months. The pupils all reside in the buildings, and thus enjoy the advantages of a Christian home, under the watchful nurture of earnest, devoted teachers. They all take their share of house-work. The day's duties are thus laid out: Rise at 5.30 a.m. All are in the class rooms studying privately from 6 to 7. Breakfast at 7. House and out-door work from 7.30 to 8.45. Family worship, when all assemble together, boys and girls, at 8.45. School begins at 9, with united Bible class for all, and continues till 12. Dinner at 12, followed by recreation to 1.30. Then, classes till 4, recreation from 4 to 5, classes from 5 to 6, tea at 6, recreation to 7. Studying privately in the class room till 9, then family wor- ship (boys and girls in their separate buildings) at 9, and all in bed, and lights out by 9.30 p.m. There are five teachers, two of whom are married, and all of whom reside in the buildings. They are all earnest Christians, of devoted missionary spirit, thorough- ly consecrated, it is believed, to their work. The principal, Mr. J. Bourgoin, has been eleven years connected with the Institution, 285 and is admirably adapted for his position. Special prominence is given to religious instruction and to the teaching of the Bible on the points of difference between Protestants and Roman Catholics. In these every pupil is thorou^rhly indoctrinated, and it is no exageration to state that comparatively few of our Eng- lish-speaking young men and women are better acquainted with their Bibles, or better able to give a reason for the hope that is in them, than can the pupils of Pointe-aux-Trembles when they leave the Mission Schools there. The Board have no hesitation in warmly commending these Institutions as worthy of public confidence, assured that no means are more likely, by the bless- ing of God, to be efficacious in the work of French Canadian Evangelization, and in advancing the cause of Christ in the Pro- vince of Quebec, than these central Mission Schools, now provi- dentially connected with our Presbyterian Church. After deducting the fees paid by the pupils, and expense of repairs, etc., the average cost to the Church of each pupil is about $50 per session. The Board are most anxious that the Institutions should be supported by means of scholarships of $50 each, guaranteed by private individuals or by Sabbath Schools. A particular pupil is assigned to the donor of a scholarship, to whom reports as to the progress made are forwarded from time to time. In this way a Sabbath School, contributing a scholarship, is put directly in correspondence with the Mission School, and the let- ters, if read publicly to the Sabbath School, tend to keep up their interest in the work. Moreover, the School can, every Sabbath, remember, by name, in its prayers, the pupil it supports, and can scarcely fail itself to receive the benefit by being thus directly brought into contact with the pupil educated by means of its missionary contributions. The session just closed, has by God's blessing, been one of the most successful in the history of the schools. The attendance was somewhat less than in the previous session, chiefly owing to the opening of a similar institution in the city of Montreal and to careful discrimination on the part of the Committee in the ad- mission of pupils. The number in attendance was eighty-six. The schools were regularly visited and examined each month by a Committee of the Board. A superior class was instituted for the training of pupils as teachers and colporteurs, and to fit those who desire to do so to enter upon a course of study for the ministry or other of the learned professions. Preaching Stations, 1882, App.p. 124. Fields. Grand Falls, N.B Vanburen, Maine.. Caraquet, etc., N.B.... Stellarton, N.S Pointe-au-Bouleaii Port-au-Persil, Que Murray Bay, Que Quebec City St. Valerien, Que Theodore d'Acton, Que St. Hyacinthe St. Jude Sorel West Farnhani St. Antoine Abbe Laprairie St. John's, Montreal . • . Canning Street, Mont.. Italian Mission, Mont.. Cote St. Louis, etc Pointe-aux-Trembles . .. St. Martin's etc., Que... Shawbridge and Morin, Q Joliette, Que Rawdon, Que New Glasgow, Que Grenville, etc., Que .... Nanuir, Que Angers, etc.. Que Montebello, etc., Que.. Mashani Mills, Que.... Ottawa Leslie and Thorne, Que Drysdale, etc., Ont Ste. Anne, Illinois Headingly, etc., Man... Districts other than the above w C o C/5 5 a, a; J S fe -^6 |1 2 1 31 105 33 191 1 .. 13 30 29 37 4 1 18 120 18 24 1 12 20 10 43 I 9 5 16 13 18 1 11 6 21 17 22 1 1 .... 50 57 1 1 27 i2 40 18 33 ^ IS 11 45 41 1 8 20 16 1 1 17 22 35 30 20 2 10 25 21 81 1 , , 17 12 35 .... 52 1 18 15 35 20 93 1 1 8 9 20 12 56 2 1 21 19 50 20 31 I 1 141 170 140 54 210 1 1 45 55 75 58 1 1 24 30 14 14 2 19 30 25 33 1 1 39 7 100 90' 116| 2 11 15 50 29 2 13 21 120 U.S. 134 1 1 11 11 30 30 18 1 1 14 7.) U.S. 22 1 1 60 50 90 35 14 4 1 27 36 100 26 20 2 1 34 38 60 30 68 2 1 28 32 50 44 105 2 .. 6 16 30 .... 30 r 1 12 16 50 32 41 1 26 13 35 10 94 4 27 15 40 24 37 2 1 21 22 45 24 .3 1 425 150 300 250 212 4 1 25 60 110 45 50 11 .... 160 300 .... 1150 72 22 1092 1147 2527 1006 3064. -2 % i^ o o ^ o $112 47 43 07 77 50 32 97 36 06 78 00 450 00 60 00 40 00 60 00 46 00 f 399 54 il60 00 11 77 50 00 100 00 375 00 76 00 22 00 240 00 65 00 65 00 42 50 28 78 600 00 260 00 287 French Canadian Missions of all the Churches. App. p. 129. Though our Presbyterian Church has been greatly honoured of God, and stands in the forefront in this work of French Canadian Evangelization, yet the work is not altogether confined to it, but is participated in by other three Protestant denomination?. In December last represetitatives of the several denominations met and resolved to hoi i a Union Public Meeting, in the interest of French Missions, during the week of the An- niversary Meetings in Montreal. The meetiug was held in Jan- uary, and was one of the ujost successful of the series, in point of numbers and interest. About 2,000 persons were present. The venerable Dr. Wilkes presided. The singing was conducted by a choir of two hundred French Canadian pupils from the Mis- sion Schools, and addresses were delivered by four of the Mis- sionaries engaged in the work. The following carefully prepared statistics of the work in Canada, in connection with the several Protestant Churches, were presented to the meeting. The first column gives the statistics of all the Churches, and the second those of our own Church : — All the Canadian Presbj-terian Church Churches. in Canada. Ordained Missionaries 40 21 Unordained Missionaries 14 10 Mission Day Scho 1 Teachers.... 41 19 Colporteurs 11 11 Bible Women .'.... 4 3 Total number of labourers em- ployed 110 64 Preaching Stations 94 47 Church Members 8,276 1,345 Adherents 10,461 5,200 Sabbath Schools 48 34 Sabbath School Scholars 2,000 1,350 Institutes and Mission Day Sch'ls 23 13 Pupils in '' " 827 490 Theological Students 30 16 Copies of Scripture distributed in 1881 3,440 3,140 288 In addition to the above, the Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec Bible Societies employed during the year 1881 seven French Col- porteurs, and issued 3,595 French copies of the Scriptures in whole or in part. 3. Finances. Comparative Statement, Received. Expended. Balance on hand, 1876. $19,504.04 $16,067.68 $3,436.36 1877. 34,683.48 37,167.47 1,747.67 1878. 24,460.90 23,657.42 803.48 1879. 24,467.55 24,354.64 112.91 1880. 21,456 96 20,741.05 715.91 1881. 23,203.09 22,154.55 1,048.54 1882. 38,552.13 31,486.32 7,065.81 Debt on Mission L Building, $13,32; 5.00. 4. Ladies' French Evangelization Society, Montreal. The object of the Society is to co-operate vi'ith the General Assembly's Board of French Evangelization in extending the Gospel to our French-speaking fellow-citizens. The membership of the Society is composed of all ladies of the Presbyterian Church in Canada who are willing to aid in the work, and who contribute the sum of at least one dollar annually towards its funds. The officers of the Society consist of a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Corresponding Secretary, a Recording Secre- tary, and a Treasurer ; who, together with representatives from the several Presbyterian congregations of the cit}^ form an Executive Committee. The regular meetings of this Society are held in the afternoon of the first Tuesday of each month. Report, 1880, App. pp. 127, 128. The Society employs two Bible women, who labor res- pectively in the eastern and western districts of the city, visiting the homes of the poorer converts and also of many Roman Catholics. They have thus been the means of circulating many copies of the Scriptures and religious works, of alleviating dis- tress, and of leading many persons to attend the services of the French Presbyterian congregations in this city. 289 Last fall it was deemed advisable to extend the work still more by opening a Mission Home in a central part of the city. This has been done and so far has been attended with success. To this Home all can come for advice and help, and women es- caping from persecution in Roman Catholic families in the city or elsewhere may here find a temporary home. Here the Bible women reside, and one is always present to meet with those requiring aid. Meetings of a social and religious character have been held ever since the opening, and have been most encoiirag- ingly attended. It has been the aim of this Society to endeavor to make the women help themselves as much as possible, and thus guard against pauperism. Situations are found in connec- tion with the Home tor those requiring work, and a Registry Office for servants is here kept. At a recent meeting of the Society it was decided to try and procure part of the funds necessary for carrying on the work by members' fees. Any lady belonging to the Presbyterian Church in Canada may become a member by the payment of an annual subscription of one dollar. It is thus hoped that'the necessity for unduly burdening the friends in Montreal with special col- lections may be done away with, and an opportunity given to those in other parts of the Dominion of taking a more- lively interest in the work. Minutes, 1882, App., p. 130. The Annual Report for the year ending 18th October, 1881, of the Ladies' French Evangeli- zation Society — an auxiliary of the Board — is appended to this Report. This Society has recently been merged in the newly organized Montreal Woman's Presbyterian Missionary Association. Report 1882, App. pp. 132-4. In conducting the active missionary work of the Society, a ciiange has been made since last annual meeting. It having been thought best to employ the services of a missionary and his wife, your Cot)imittee were fortunate enough to procure those of Monsieur Lockert, who was lor some time in connection with the French Canadian Missionar}^ Society, and who was very highly recommended to us, together with those of Madame Lockert. Since they have entered upon their duties your Commiitee have been much satisfied witii the efficient manner in which they 290 have conducted their work, having labored with untiring energy. The number of visits made since the 1st of December is t\vo thousand eight hundred and twenty, of which eigiit hundred and sixty-two were to Protestants, and one thousand nine hundred and fifty-eight to Roman CathoHcs. The number of Bibles and Testaments sold since the same date is four Bibles and one hun- dred Testaments, wiiile only two Bibles and fifteen Testaments were distributed gratuitous)}'. The colporting may appear at first sight small, but it must be borne in mind thai the difficul- ties become greater as Monsier Lockert is better known, ^.t times he has very nearly met v.ith serious injury, while he can hardly enter certain streets without receiving all kinds of slights. But already he seems to have made some good and lasting impressions. In the early part of the summer the Society met with a great loss in the death of their matron, Mrs. Oliver, who was taken away after a few days' illness. Herself a convert Irom Romanism, she was devotedly attached to the work of the Societv, and discharged the humble duties devolving on her with great fidelit3^ Since Mrs. Oliver's death the house work of the Home has been under the management of Mr*. Lockert. Every Thursday morn- ing during the winter the House Committee met for the purpose of seeing anyone who might wish work or assistance. In no case was help given until the Committee were fully satisfied that it was deserved. Very ftw indeed of those aided have given cause to regret having rendered the necessary assistance. During the cold weather hot soup and bread were piovided for the women on Thursday morning, and this in some instances constituted their whole breakfast. Your Committee vAould take this opportunity of thanking the friends who so kindly supplied the means for affording this enjoyment. Finances. Receipts $1,074.42. Expenditures $1,494.62. Officers, Mrs. M. H. Campbell, President. Miss H. M. Gordon, Treasurer, 291 in. FOREIGN MISSIONS. 1. Resolution of Assembly, 1876. Minutes page 46. That the report^', now read, be received and remitted to a Committee, Mr. D. M. Gorden, Convener, with instructions to consider these and report ; that the thanks of the Assembly be given to the Committees and especially to their Con- veners ; that the Assembly rejoice at the success of Mission work on the Saskatchewan, in China, India, the New Hebrides and Trinidad, and in the prospects of extended usefulness opening up to the Church, as also at the engagement of additional Mission- aries, who are soon to proceed to their fields of labor ; that the Assembly approve of the formation of the " Woman's Foreign Missionary Society," and anticipate valuable aid from such an Association ; and commend the cause of Foreign Missions to the prayers and increasing liberality of the. Church at large. 2. Proposed Regulations Axext Foreign Missions. Minutes 1876, pp. 65, 66. 1. There shall be a central Fund, to be designated the Foreign Mission Fund, from which the operations of the Church in the Foreign Mission department of her work shall be sustained ; and all the Congregations and Home Mission Stations throughout the Church shall be required to make an annual contribution to this Fund. 2. There shall be one Board appointed annually by the General Assembly for the direction of the Foreign Mission work of the Church, and it shall be the duty of said Board — 1. To administer the funds provided for Foreign Mission purposes, and render an account of the same to the General Assembly at its annual meeting. 2. To take the oversight of the Missionaries now engaged, or M-ho may hereafter be engaged, in the service of the Church, and to issue, from time to time, to said Missionaries such orders and instructions as may be deemed necessary. 3. To seek out such Ministers or others that may be willing to undertake Foreign Mission work, to judge of their qualifications, (where necessary to conduct their preparatory training), and to appoint them to their particular fields of labour. 292 3. The Foreign Mission Board shall, in the meantime, be divided into two sections, one comprising the members in Ontario, Quebec and the North-West, and the other the members in the Maritime Provinces, each of these sections to have special charge of the Missions now existing in connection with the Western and Eastern portions of the Church respectively, and such other Missions as may hereafter, by the General Assembly, be assigned to any or either of them. The two sections of the Board shall, during the year, hold at least one joint meeting, and shall combine the reports of their operations in their respective sections, to be submitted, year by year, to the General Assembly. 4. The travelling expenses of members of the Foreign Mis- sion Board, in attending meetings of the Board, with all other incidental charges connected w'ith the transaction of the busi- ness entrusted to it, shall be defrayed from the Foreign Mission Fund. 3. Report of Committee ox Reports of Foreigx Missions. In accordance with its recomn)endations, it was resolved as follows, viz. : — 1. The Assembly authorize the Presbyterj'^ of Manitoba to ordain Mr. John McKay as a Missionary to labor among the In- dians, when, after consultation with the Foreign Mission Commit- tee, it may be thought desirable in the interests of the Mission to do so. 2. The Rev. J. Fraser Campbell, in accordance with his pre- vious appointment, is directed to proceed to Madias, but empow- ered to visit Central India and, if he should consider that to be a more promising field of labor, to report the fact to the Eastern section of the Foreign Mission Committee. 3. In view of the recent resignation of the Rev. J. D. Murray, Missionary to Aneiteum, the Assembly express sympathy with him in the circumstances which have rendered necessary his withdrawal from that field of labor and direct the Foreign Mission Committee to take such action as they may deem expedient in the circumstances. 293 4. The Assmblv direct the Committee to accept the offer which the Rev. Jas. Douglas, of Cobourg, has made of himself for Foreign Mission work, and authorize them to send him out to labor^in Central India, as soon as circumstances will permit. Further, the Assembly instruct the Presbytery of Peterborough to take the necessary steps for his release from his present charge. 5. The Assembly— finding that the sum of twenty-six thous- and dollars ($26,000) annually, is required to carry on the work already undertaken ; that a large additional expenditure of not less than five thousand eight hundred dollars ($5,800) will be re- quired to cover the outfit, passage money and salaries of the Mis- sionaries now about to be sent to India; that the income of the Fund must reach nearly thirty-two thousand dollars ($32,000) to enable the Committee to meet the annual expenditure to which the Church has now committed itself ; and that the Treasury is at present virtually empty — commend these facts to the prayerful liberality of all their congregations. 4. Resolution of Assembly, 1877. Minutes, p. 36. 1. The Assembly authorize a separation between the mission work among the Indians and the main- tenance of Gospel ordinances among the settlers at the Prince Albert Mission in the North-VVest— the school to be main- tained in the meantime in connection with and under the super- vision of the Foreign Mission, but the supply of Gospel ordinances to the English-speaking people to devolve on the Home Mission Committee. 2. Empower the Foreign Mission Committee to send another Missionary to the Island of Formosa, if the state of the fund should warrant the necessarily increased exp'-^nditure. Further, the Assembly agree, in the event of the Rev. J. Eraser Campbell signifying his desire to be at Indore in connection with Mr. Douglas, to accede to his wish; his support from January 1st, 1878, to devolve on the funds of the Western section of the Foreign Mission Committee. 3. Authorize the Foreign Mission Committee to send depu- tations to visit the congregations of the Church or to employ other suitable means to evoke increasing liberality in support of this scheme. 294 4. Leave the appointment of a foiirtli Missionary to Trindad with the sub-Committee for the Maritime Provinces, to be dealt Avith as they may find it to be expedient and practicable. 5. With a view to awaken deeper interest in the Mission work of the Church by affording more full and accurate inform- ation, the Assembly authorize the Western sub-Committee to procure suitable wall-maps of the different Missi'.'n-fields, and inj^truct both sections of the Committee to furnish interesting information respecting the origin and history of our several Missions. 6. Refer for consideration to the Foreign Mission Committee the subjVct-matter of the following recommendation, viz : — '" The " Committee sugi^est to the General Assembly that it would be '^ desirable to recommend the formation of Woman's Foreign " Mission Societies in each Presbytery o( the Church, witli branch "societies in the several congregations of the Presbytery; and " that the Presbyterial Societies should, if they see ht, send their "reports to the Conveners of the sub-Committees on Foreign " Missions and their contributions to the Treasurers of tiie Foreign " Mission funds." Page 49. The Assembly agreed to pospone consideration of the "proposed Regulations anent Foreign Missions" (r/c/e Min- utes 187G, p. Go), until the next meeting of AssemblN, and to continue during the present year the system now in operation. 5. Resolutions of Assembly, 1878. Minutes, p. 50. 1. Authorize the Sub-Committee of the Wes- tern Section to proceed with the erection of buikiings for residence of Missionaries at Indore; enjoin Mit.isters to lay the urgent need of such buildings before their congregations, as part of the ordinary requirements of the Fund; and at the same time em- power the Committee to lay this work before such well-known friends of Missions as they may think proper to address, and in such manner as in their judgment may seem wise. 2. Appoint a Committee to consider in what manner the Foreign Mission Committee and the Juvenile Mission Committee may most harmoniously and efficiently prosecute their work, Dr. Wardiope, Convener; with instructions to report to next General Assembly. 295 3. The As5«i »«•<..» 334 THE CHURCH— ITS BENEVOLENT FUNDS. Union Resolution. Minutes, 1875, page 5. Steps shall be taken at the first meet- ing of the General Assembly of the Union Church, for the equitable establishment and administration of an efficient Fund for the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of Ministers. MINISTERS' WIDOWS & ORPHANS' FUND— WESTERN SECTION. 1. Regulations. 1878, p. 33. 1. That one Fund be created for the whole Church. 2. That the terms of the Act of the Province of Quebec, 38 Victoria, chapter Ixi., relating to the Ministers', Widows and Orphans' Fund of the late Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, providing that, in the event of the amalgamation of that I'und with the Funds of the other Churches that w^ere parties to the recent Union, " no widow or crphan of a minister, who had formerly belonged to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, shall receive less annuities from the Fund of the United Church, than would have pertained to them in terms of the scale in force by this Board at the date of Union, if the said Churches had not united," be accepted, and an amalgamation of the four Funds effected. 3. That in addition to the revenue derived from the capital sum formed by the uniting of the four Funds presently existing, the Fund shall be maintained by an annual contribution from each minister and congregation, and the interest of such dona- tions and bequests as shall from time to time accrue. 4. That the rate of ministerial contributions shall be as fol- lows: Ministers at present connected with the Funds in On- tario and Quebec shall continue to pay the same rates as hither- 335 to, and those connected with the Funds in the Maritime Provin- ces a uniform rate of eight dollars per annum. Ministers of this Church at present not connected with any Fund, and any ministers, who after this date shall be admitted to participate in the benefits of this Fund, under thirty-five years of age, shall pay into the Fund annually eight dollars*($8) ; such as are between thirty-five and forty years of age, ten dollars ($10) ; those who are between forty and fifty years of age, shall pay twelve dollars ($12) per annum. The application of any minister, over fifty years of age, to be admitted to the benefits of the Fund, shall be made the subject of special consideration. 5. That the allowances to widows, from the common Fund, be equal ; the case of the widows of the ministers formerly belong- ing to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, as already provided for, only excepted; pro- vided also that no widow, at present receiving an annuity from any of the Funds, nor the widow of any minister of the United Church, who had formerly belonged to the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, shall re- ceive a less allowance than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) a year. 6. That the following be the scale of annuities payable to widows and orphans : — Each widow shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) per annum. If a widow have children, she shall receive in addition to her own annuity, for one child, twenty dollars ($20) per annum ; for two children thirty six dol- lars ($36) per annum ; for three children fifty dollars ($50) per annum ; and ten dollars ($10) per annum for each additional child ; but she shall not receive anythmg from the Fund for children over eighteen years of age. The claim of the widow shall date from the beginning of the half-year in which the death of her husband occurred, and the annuity shall cease at the end of the half-year following her death or re-marriage. In the event of her re-marriage the children's clamis shall continue. 7. In the event of the decease of both parents, if there be only one orphan the Board shall pay for the benefit of such orphan one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) ; if there are two orphans twenty dollars ($20) shall be added to the allowance made for 386 one ; If there are three orphans, sixteen dollars ($16) more shall be paid on their behalf; and if there are four orphans, fourteen dollars ($14) shall be added to the allowance; and ten dollars ($10) shall be given for each additional orphan ; but no allow- ance shall be made for children over eighteen years of age. 8. That on behalf of Professors, Foreign Missionaries, Mission- aries under theFrenchEvangelization Committee, Ministers on the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, and the Agents of the Church, the sum of eight dollars shall, in addition to the personal rate, after the amalgamation of the Funds, be paid to this Fund by the Boards or Committees with which they are respectively con- nected. Ministers, who have retired from active duty with per- mission of the Church, and for whom no aid is sought from the Fund for Aged and Infirm Ministers, shall pay the sum of eight dollars annually, in addition to the rates previously paid by them. 9. Any minister withdrawing from the Church shall con- tinue to enjoy his rights in this Fund, on condition of his paying annually into the Fund twelve dollars, in addition to the rate previously paid by him. 10. That it be an instruction to Presbyteries to use their utmost endeavours to secure that every minister, when he is in- ducted into a charge, shall become connected with the Fund. n. That any minister, who n)ay, at the time of his induc- tion, decline to join the Fund, may be allowed to do so within four years from the date of his induction, on condition of his con- tributing a sum equivalent to the total pa^^nents he should have Tuade, provided he had connected himself with the Fund at his induction, together with an addition of one dollar for each year he has declined to contribute to the Fund after his induction. 12. The rates of payments may be revised once in every five years. 13. That an actuary be employed to examine the Funds pre- sently existing, and report as to the most equitable way in which the amalgamation can be effected, and that the Treasurers of the several Funds be instructed to furnish the data which such actu- ary may require. 337 2. Finances. Receipts, 1882. Balance including Suspense account $4,866.13 Congregational Contributions &c » 4,6% .18 Ministers' rates 2,172.37 Interest. 6,229.57 Principal repaid 650 . 00 $18,614.25 Expenditures Annuities paid . . $8,153 .00 Harstone Mortgage 1,436.37 Sundry payments 38.75 Invested ..8.033.18 Proportion of Salary 525.00 General expenses 344. 16 Balance 83.79 State of Fund. Debentures $70,200.00 Mortgages 28,010.00 Balance Cash 83.79 98,293.79 Last year 96,226 . 13 Increase $2,067.66 Annuitants 49. II. MINISTERS' WIDOWS, AND ORPHANS' FUND- MARITIME PROVINCES. 1. Amalgamatiox Act, 1883. The Preamble recites the facts concerning the union of the Churches and the agreement of all the parties concerned to amalgamate the funds with consent of the General Assembly, asked and obtained. The 1st clause incorporates certain persons therein named by the name of "The Trustees of tiie Ministers' 338 Widows and Orphans' Fund of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces of the Presbyterian Church in Canada," investing them with general corporate powers. The 2nd clause directs that their successors shall be elected by the General Assembly, and states their qualifications. The 3rd clause transfers all pro- perties rights and obligations of the separate funds to the new Trustees. The 4th clause gives directions as to officers, their elections and qualifications; and the 5th gives power to make by-laws, rules and orders for the administration otthe said Trust which shall only have force when approved of by the General Assembly. 2. Specific Provisions. Clause 6. All by-laws, rules or orders which may he^'eafter be made by the said Corporation in relation to persons already interested either as contributors or as annuitants in either of the two funds by this Act amalgamated, shall be subject to the fol- lowing provisions, that is to say : — 1. Those ministers now contributing to the fund of the Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund of the late Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces shall continue to pay the same amounts per annum as heretofore, that is to say: those in the first class, eight dollars, those in the second class, twelve dollars, and those in the third class, sixteen dollars. 2. Those ministers now contributing to the said other fund who have been paying the ministerial rate of twelve dollars per annum, with a rate from their congregations, may continue to pay in the same manner, or if they prefer they may pay at the rate of sixteen dollars in lieu of both, and those who have been paying only the ministerial rate of twelve dollars may continue to pay at the same rate and shall be in the same position as those in the second class of the Presbyterian Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund, but it shall be open to them up to the first day of July next to join the higher class, paying thenceforward at the rate of sixteen dollars per annum. 3. VVidows and orphans now annuitants upon the Presbyter- ian Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund shall (subject to such diminution as the Corporation hereby created may find it necessary hereafter to make) receive the following amounts per annum: widows in the first-class, seven ty-fiv£ dollars; widows 339 in the second class, one hundred and twelve dollars and fifty cents; widows in the third class, one hundred and fifty dollars ; if a widow be in the highest class she siiall receive, in addition, for one child twenty dollars, for tw^o chill^ren thirty-six dollars, for three children fitty dollars, and ten dollars for each additional child, and if she be in eiiher of the other classes, in the same pro- portion. In the event of the decease of both parents, if there be one orphan the said Corporation shall pay for the benefit of such orphan two-thirds of the amount payable to widows in each class, and for the highest class, if there be two orphans, twenty- five dollars shall be added to the amount ; if there be three, twenty ■dollars more, if there be four, seventeen dollars and fifty cents more, and twelve dollars and fifty cents for each additional or- phan, and the other classes in proportion ; to be continued in each case till they reach the age of eighteen years. 4. Widows and orphans now annuitants upon the said other fund, receiving on account of both ministerial rates and congre- gational contributions, and those who may hereafter be annuitants upon the amalgamated fund entitled to receive on account of both, shall receive at the highest rate received bv the widows and or- phans of the other fund ; and those only entitled to receive the rate allowed for ministerial contributions alone, shall hereafter receive at the same rate as widows and orphans in the second class of the said other fund. 5. In all other respects all connected with either fund shall be subject to the rules that may hereafter be adopted for the jnanagtment of the amalgamated fund. 6. It shall be the duty of the officers and members of the said Corporation, for the time being, to prepare annually, and to cause to be laid before the said Synod and General Assembly at their annual meetings, a full account of the receipts and disbursements of the said Corporation during the year next preceding such meetings, and also a general statement of its funds and property. 7. Until by-laws for the management thereof are framed and passed by the said Corporation and approved of by the said General Assembly and Synod, the proposed rules for the man- agement of the said amalgamate;! fund agreed upon by the Joint Committee appointed to arrange the terms of such amalgamation, shall, so far as the same are not inconsistent with this Act, be the by-laws of such Corporation. 340 8. All provisions contained in any Act of the Legislature of Nova Scotia inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, relating to the said Presbyterian Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund, are hereby repealed. 3. Proposed Rules for the Managemext of the Fund. Rule 1 is contained in the Act and pertains to the appoint- ment of Trustees. 2. The Trustees shall meet by notice from the chairman to each member, or by regular adjournment from one meeting to a specified date. 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a regular minute book of all the proceedings of the Trustees, and also a record book in which shall be inscribed a correct record from the schedules forwarded to him, of the names and dates of birth of of all ministers contributing, the names and dates of birth of their wives and children, the names of widows and orphans in receipt of aid, and such other statistics as may be required, and he shall also prepare an annual statement to be submitted to the Synod and General Assembly of such changes as may have taken place during the year preceeding in the statistics of the ministers contributing, and their families, through admissions, marriages, births, deaths, or the like. 4. The Treasurer shall every year prepare an account to be laid before the Synod and General Assembly, of the sums of money received and expended since the previous statement, and also a general statement of the funds and effects in the hands of the Trustees. 5. Ministers ordained by any Presbytery of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces or ordained over congregations which did not enter the union, may be admitted to the benefits of the scheme by entering on or previous to the second 1st July following ordination and paying the regular rates from that date. Bnt should any one neglect doing so at that time he may join any time within three years after, by paying arrears from that date with interest. 341 6. Each applicaot shall be required to furnish the committee, in writin^i, with a statement of the date of his birth, and if mar- ried ot tlie date of his wife's birth, and also a statement of the name and date of the birth of each of his children under 18 years of age. 7. There shall be two classes of beneficiaries, and every person on becoming a member shall signify which class he chooses; and the choice being once made, he shall not afterwards have the power of rising to the higher class ; but he shall at any time have the liberty of taking the lower class, it being understood that no part of the sum already paid or due by him can be returned or abated to him, and that his widoiv or orphan children will henceforth be entitled only to the annuity ot class then chosen by him. 8. Every person coming on the scheme shall pay annually, on or before the 1st July in each year, at the following rates: Class 1. Class 2. Ministers under 35 years of age, $8.00 $16.00 '^ between 35 and 45, 10.00 2".00 " « 45 '' 50, 12.00 24.00 11. The application of any minister over fifty years of age shall be made the subject of special consideration. In all future cases there shall also be chargeable a marriage equalizing tax for every year exceeding live, that the ministers age exceeds that of his wife. Under 45, Under 60, - - - Over 60, - With the understanding that the conmiittee shall have power in special cases to remit or reduce the amount. The same to be paid on every subsequent marriage, except when he marries a widow already on the fund. In all cases he shall be bound to furnish a statement of the date of his own birth and of that of his wife. 9. Members not making payment of their annual rates on or before the ist July in each year, shall be subject to the following fines : Class 1. Class 2. .10 cts. 20 cts. Class 1. Class 2, $2.00 $4.00 - 4.00 8.00 6.00 12.00 342 For each month thereafter until payment be made ; and those who neglect payment for four full years, shall from that period cease to be members, and shall forfeit all privileges connected with the fund, and shall have no claim to the money they have paid into it. Intimation shall in all cases be sent to ministers in arrears before they shall be cut off from the benefits of the fund. 10. As soon as correct tables for the purpose can be pre- pared, members shall be entitled at any time to redeem their annual rates, payable for life by the payment of a single sum at once, or to commute them into an increased annual payment to cease on their completing the 60th or 65th year of their age. 11. The annuities for M-idows shall be as follows : — Class 1. Class 2. $75. $150. That m order to enable the widow to recover an annuity, six payments of annual rates shall be made, such payments so far as they have not been made, to be deducted yearly from the annuity. 12. Annuities to widows shall be payable half-yearly on the 1st January and 1st July of each year, commencing at the date of their husbands death and ending at their own death, or sub- sequent marriage. 13. There shall also be payable to each orphan child of any member the following sums yearly, until such child shall reach the age of 18 : If a widow be on the highest class she shall receive in addi- tion, for one child $20, for two, $36, for three, $50, and $10 for each additional child, and if she be on the other class in the same proportion. In the event of the decease of both parents, if there be one orphan, the Board shall pay for the benefit of such orphan two thirds of the amount payable to widows in each class, and for the highest class if there be two orphans $25 shall be added to the amount, if there be three, $20, if there be four, $17. and $12.50 for each additional orphan, and the other class in proportion, to be continued in each case till they reach the age of 18. ' • 343 14. The funds, so far as they are not required for immediate application or expenditure, shall he invested in security upon real estate or in Savings banks or Government or city securities, or in any of the chartered banks oi the Dominion, in the name of the trustees. 15. There shall be an investigation of the funds of the In- stitution everv fifth year, and a revision of the rates, when the amount of annuities' to widows and orphans may be increased or diminished as the state of the funds will warrant, or the amount of the annual rates may be altered. But no alteration in these shall take place at other times. 16. No alteration in these rules shall be made, until con- sidered by the Committee and the proposed alterations be sub- mitted to a meeting of those in full standing as contributors, and adopted by a majority of those present, and afterwards submitted to Synod and Assembly and approved by them. 17. All differences or disputes that may arise in regard to sums due shall be referred to arbitrators, of whom the Trustees shall name and elect one, the other party one, and if necessary a third to be chosen by these two, being persons not beneficially interested directly or indirectly in the funds of the Institution. 18. In the case of any minister, a widower or unmarried, having made 40 payments and having reached the age of 70 years,°on his agreeing to relinquish all claims upon the fund, he shall be entitled to receive the sum of $300 when on highest class, and $150 when on the lowest. 19. In the event of any minister or professor ceasing to be a minister or professor of the church by resignation, deprivation, or in any other way, it shall nevertheless be in his power to uphold and contmue the right and interest of his widow and children to participate in the benefits of the fund, by making regular payment of all sums payable under these regulations. 20. Every minister on the fund shall be required to furnish annually to the Secratary a notice of the changes in his family, by birth, death, or marriage, which shall be duly entered on the Record book. 344 21. The annuities payable to widows and orphans, being intended as alimentary provisions, form no part of the estate of the contributor, and shall not be assignable or subject to arrest- ment or other legal proceedings at the instance of creditors, but shall be paid only to tlie widows, and the tutors and guardians of the children, and in case the widow shall be under any legal or natural disability, or in case the children shall have no tutors or guardians, it shall be competent for the Trustees of the Widow's Fund to name two or more persons as trustees to manage and apply the annuities in such a manner as shall appear to them to be most for the benefit of such widows or children. 22. Ministers ordained elsewhere and being inducted in con- gregations of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces, or in con- gregations of the late Synod of the Maritime Provinces which did not enter the union, shall have the privilege of joining the scheme on the terms laid down for ministers at present inducted bnt not now upon the fund. See No. 7 and 8 of terms of amalga- mation . 4. Finances. Total receipts, II, 574. 18 Expenditures, $1,298.56. Balance in Bank, $275.62. Total assets, investments, &c., $12,343.62. Annuitants, 3, receiving $290 per annum. III. Widows' and Orphans' Fund of the Synod of the Pres- byterian Church in Connection with the Church of Scotland. This Fund was created by an Act of the Parliament of Upper and Lower Canada in 1847, 10 & 11 Vict., Cap. 103, in which the usual corporate powers were granted to certain individuals named, and provisions made for the continuance of the Trust, the hold- ing of meetings, the election of officers, the framing of statutes, by-laws, rules and orders, touching the good govern nient and administration of the Fund, fur fixing the scale and rate of con- tributions and annuities ; and specially providmg that the Pro- fessors of Queen's College, at Kingston, for the time being, whether ministers or laymen, shall at all times be entitled to the benefit of the said fund, on the same terms and conditions as any minister of the Church, and requiring that an annual report of the afltairs of the Corporation be presented to the Synod. 345 This Act was amended by the Legislature of Quebec, which however, is understood to have no legal effect. And as no Act of Incorporation has yet been obtained for the Widows' and Orphan's Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, further Legislation seems to be deferred till an agreement to amalgamate the two funds has been reached. The Regulations consequently in use under the original Act of Incorporation, are still retained, and the Trust is still administered under them. Abstract of the By-Laws. 1. Rates and Collections. The rate is $12 per annum, paid half-yearly by a written order on the Temporal ites Board, and a collection from each con- gregation of not less than $12. 2. Annuities and Conditions. The corporation to determine the equal annuity to be paid to widows and orphans from the first Fund and the propor- tionate scale from the second Fund. In the meantime the sum shall be from the Ministers Fund .?50 per annum, and from the congregational collections if under $12 a discretionary annuity of $60, but where the average collection is between $12'and $18'the grant will be $80 rising by a gradual scale till the collection reaches $108 when the grant is $240, which no annuity shall exceed. For boys under 18 and girls under 21 the annuities will be for one $16, for two $28, for three $36, for four $40 ; and for each additional, $4, paid to the mother. In case of orphans, till the daughters are 21 and the sons 18, or if studying for the Ministry 21, the widows' rate will be payable for the minors. When the youngest daughter shall have attained 21 years, the managers may allow to e^ach unmar- ried daughter for her natural life as long as unmarried an annu- ity of $50. In the case of boys older than 18 years incapable of supporting themselves, an annuity for a longer time may be granted, but in no case to exceed the half allowed to a widow. In the case of congregations not contributing or ministers leaving, the province their widows and orphans shall only have a claim on the Ministers' Fund provided the Ministers' contri- butions be regularly paid. 22 346 Any minister refusing to pay his annual contribution or to take up a collection from his congregation, his widows and or- phans shall have no benefit from the Funds. Any minister ceasing to contribute, may resume his status by paying arrears with interest. Any minister leaving the province shall only have a right to the annuity from collections, provided he con- tinues his own contributions, and an amount agreed upon in lieu of congregational collections. Any minister at 40 years of age and over at his admission, who shall marry, can obtain the benefit of the Funds by pay- ing three annual subscriptions, but coming into the Church after this age must make special application to the Board for terms. The full text of the by-laws may be seen in " Taylor's Statutes &c." Temporalities Fund. An Act was passed, 22 Vict., cap. 66, July, 1858, by the Legislative Council and Assembly of Canada incorporating the " Board for the Management of the Temporalities' Fund of the Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland," for the administration of certain Trust Funds, the revenues of which were to be appropriated for the encouragement and support of Ministers and Missionaries of the said Church, and for other purposes. The usual powers for the maintenance of the Corporation and the distribution of its funds were accord- ingly granted. They had power to appoint their owtrofficers and to frame statutes, by-laws, rules, and orders for good government, for the collection, investment, appropriation and manajjement of the Trust Funds ; such regulations to be only operative ad interim until confirmed or rejected by the Supreme Court of the said Church, to which also an annual statement was to be submitted of its receipts and disbursements. This Act was amended by 32 Vict., cap. 76, April, 1869, by the Legislature of Quebec for the purpose of defining the classes of securities in which the said Board may invest their funds, giving them power to invest in stocks or bonds of Quebec, Ontario, or the Dominion, or of any city, municipality, or corporation of the same, or in real estate in the Province of Quebec ; providing also for the protection of real estate hypothecated to the Board in the same Province. 347 It was further amended by the Legislature of Quebec, 38 Vict., cap. 64, in 1874, and in the same year by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, section 8th ofthe Union Act, but as both. Acts were found to be ultra vires of these Provinces and so declared by the Privy Council, a new Act was obtained from the Dominion' Parliament, 45 Vict., cap. 124, L^82. This Act confirmed all the acts and doings of the Board un- der the Union Acts and authorized the present acting members of the Board to hold office and administer the fund under this Act, and provided for the continuance of the Trust, until the vested rights of all Ministers and Probationers shall have lapsed, which rights are specified as follows : — L The annual receipt by beneficiaries of $450, |400 or $250 as formerly during life and good standing. 2. The annual receipt of $2000 by Queen's College, 3. Of $200 by all ministers, proba- tioners and licentiaties ofthe Church at the time of the Union iu active service during life and good standing; and that all salaries of $200 be increased to $400 when their receipients in the Province of Quebec shall retire, or have retired, with the consent of the Church, and that the Board shall hav^ power to draw upon the capital to meet said requirements. Further, so soon as any part of the Fund shall no longer be required for these purposes it shall, with the exception of the $2000 to Queen's College (which may be capitalised and paid to the College), be appropriated to a Home Mission Fund for aiding weak charges in the United Church* Provision is also made to preserve intact the rights of parties who did not enter into the Union, and of Ministers who may be professors in Queeen's College. It further gives the beneficiaries the right to nominate members ofthe United Church to fill vac- ancies in the Board; the remanent members ofthe Board to elect from such nominees new members, and in the event of no nom- inations being made to supply the vacancies themselves. Within twelve months after the passing the Act the Board shall also call a meeting ofthe beneficiaries, who shall have power to make by- laws to regulate the filling of vacancies in the Board. It is also provided that after the extinction of the 1st and 3rd classes of payments named in section one of the Act, and provision made in perpetuity of the same for Queen's College, each congregation that did not enter the Union and has not at the time united, shall be entitled to the proportional share of one to the whole unmber of congregations at the date ofthe Union. Printed reports are to be 348 sent annually to beneficiaries, the books and affairs are to be audited by auditors appointed by the beneficaries ; and the 3rd section of the Act relating to filling of vacancies in the Board shall be in force until the number of beneficiaries fail below fif teen, when the Board shall be continued by the remanent mem bers electing ministers or members of the United Church to fill vacancies ; they shall also appoint auditors. The by-laws to regulate the provisions of the Dominion Act of 18!^2, have not yet been published, but will probably be similar to those contained in " 'iaylors Statutes &c.," page 202. Church and Manse Building Fund Manitoba, Act of Incorporation, June, 1883. Corporate powers were by the Dominion Parliament granted to certain persons with succession under the name of " the Board of Management of the Church and Manse Building Fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada for Manitoba and the North West " ; also to hold and possess Funds for the purchase of real estate, and erection of Churches, Manses and buildings, and their maintenance; of loaning moneys on the security of real estate or otherwise and of acquiring property for particular Churches or Mission Stations. Section 3rd gives the General Assembly full power of control over the Corporation, and to appoint successors and fill vacances in the Board. Section 4th gives power to hold all kinds of legal securities and real estate for the purposes of the Presbyterian Church in Canada in Manitoba and the North West ; provided that after acquisition of any real estate they shall dispose of the same ■within ten years except in so far as it may be required for use and occupation or other like purposes of the Corporation. Subject to the limitations specified power is also granted to frame by-laws for the transaction of business ; the ordinary place of meeting to be in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Regulations for the administration of this Fund will be found under Home Missions page 270. 349 Regulations anent Probationers and Vacancies. 1. The distribution of Probationers within the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec shall be made by a small Committee ap- pointed bv the Assembly. Within the Maritime Provinces it shall be left in the hands" of the sub-Committee for that territory. The roll of Probationers, etc., shall consist of preachers who have been licensed less than five years, and Ministers who have been loosed from their charges, or who have been receiving appoint- ments from the Committee less than four years (reckoning, m both cases, from the date of their admission to the roll). 2. Preachers who have been on the roll for five years, and Ministers for four years, without settlement shall have their names removed from the list ; allowance being made in all cases of sickness, leave of absence or time occupied in the public busi- ness of the Church, or Mission work, apart from fulfilling regu- lar appointments. Provided, also, that the Assembly alone may order the retention of a Probationers name on the list beyond the above specified times. 3. Ministers or Probationers, who have retired from the min- istry and entered on some other calling for a time, shall not have thefr names put on the distribution list without the permission of the General Assembly to that effect. 4. Probationers concerning whom complaints of inefficiency have been received from their Presbyteries by the Committee, mav have their appointments withdrawn till a decision of the Assembly shall be given in the case. 5. As soon as a preacher is licensed, the Presbytery shall report the fact to the Committee on Distribution. 6. When a congregation desires a hearing of a particular Probationer, or a lurther hearing of one formerly heard, they shall communicate their desire to the Presbytery ; and, if the Presbytery see it expedient to concur in it, the application shall be transmitted to the Convener of the Distributing Committee, and as soon as practicable, effect shall be given to the request ; it being understood that in case any extra expense is incurred by the Probationer, it is to be defrayed by the congregation in addi- tion to the ordinary allowance. 350 7. When a preacher accepts a call he shall orive notice to tlie Convener of the Distributing Committee, and no further appoint- ments shall be given to him ; but he shall be required to fulfil the appointments already made, unless relieved by the Presby- tery to whose bounds he has been designated. 8. Missionaries and Probationers shall be required to labor in the localities, and discharge the duties assigned to them by the Presbyteries, at whose disposal they may have been placed by the Committee on Distribution. These duties comprise, gen- erally, conducting public worship on Sabbath, and prayer meet- ings in tlie course of the week, teaching Bible classes, organizing and fostering Sabbath Schools, visitation of families — and especi- ally of the sick — so far as circumstances render advisable. 9. Missionaries and Probationers are required to submit to Presbyteries written reports of their labors. Distribution of Probationers. The Assembly of 1878 adopted tli^' following regulations with reference to the distribution of Probationers : 1. Probationers and Ministers now on tht Roll. (1) The names of Probationers and Ministers on the Roll for the past four years shall be continued on said Roll for three months longer — thereafter, if not settled, to be removed from the Koll. (2) Those on the Roll for the past three years shall be con- tinued six months longer — thereafter, if not settled, to be removed from the Roll. C3) Those on the Roll for two years shall be continued for another year and then removed. II. Prohationers and Ministers to he Placed on the Roll. (1) Probationers shall be allowed three years on the Roll. (2) Ministers, who resign their charges, shall be allowed two years on the Roll after each resignation. 351 (3) The above rpgulations, so far as they can be applied, shall refer to Ministers and Licentiates, who come from the Pres- byterian Churches in Great Britain and Ireland. (4) Ordained Ministers, who have been received Irora other Churches, with leave of the Assembly, shall be placed on the Roll for one year. III. Salary of Probationers. Presbyteries are recommended to induce congregations to pay Probationers as liberally as possible — it being understood that the minimum be eight dollars ($8.00) per week, with board. IV. Supply of Vacancies. (1) Presbyteries are hereby instructed to regard Probationers as having a prior claim to be heard in vacancies, and to secure guch hearing for them : — (2) Also to consider the propriety of appointing Probationers to vacancies for not less than two weeks, in order that the duties of the pastoral office may be attended to by them, as laid down in Minutes of Assembly, 1876, p. 59, clause 8. (3) Students shall not be appointed to vacancies, save in ex- ceptional cases. (4) Presbyteries are enjoined not to report as a vacancy any congregation not prepared to call. (5) Presbyteries are instructed to place all their vacant con- gregations prepared to call on the list of vacancies, and congre- fations are allowed to procure their own supply through the *resbytery for half the time, when they so desire. (6) Employment shall hereafter be given by the Committee to none but those whose names are transmitted to this Committee through some Presbytery of the Church. Minutes, 1882, p. 47 — Resolved: that sub-section 5 of Section IV. of the regulations adopted by last Assembly be amended so as to read as follows, viz : — Presbyteries may place their vacant congregations prepared to call on the list of vacan cies, and congregations are allowed to procure their own supply through the Presbytery, when they so desire. :r.? Proposed New Plan of Distribution. A Coramittee was appointed by the Assembly of 1882 to pre- pare an amended plan for the Distribution of probationers, the present plan not meeting with universal acceptance. The plan proposed has been published and will be submitted to the Assembly of 1883. Its leading features are that it assigns the distribution to the Synod of the Church and gives Pres- byteries the power of permitting vacant congregations to find their own supply, otherwise the regulations are similar to those now in use. 353 THE CHUECH— ITS STATISTICS. Compiled from Reports furnished the General Assembly. L— RESPECTINa CONGREGATIONS. c ? X S 1 ^ o "? ^ 3 Year. 1 3 2 1 5 5 i O "S. fa ai t a; 1 ^ o o o o ^ b a O cq m H O o o o o c — o o o d o d 55 ^ ^ ^ :z; ^ ^ ;3 ^ :z; 1875-76 1,265 745 589 54,132 88,228 3.412 4,970 9,550 79.204 7,139 1 876-77 1 406 805 590 56,163 93.788 3,596 5,278 9,244 72.867 7,405 1877-78 1,399 911 618 60,746 98,830 3,704 Not rep'd 9,321 Not re port'd 1878-79 1,613 857 637 64,162 107,715 4,077 " 9,851 " " 1879-80 1,350 813 659 63,843 107,871 4,125 " 9,837 83.265 8,574 1880-81 1,506 916 685 65,103 112,970 4,340 6,540 9,724 85,856 10.306 1881-82 1,524 903 697 65,623 116,883 4,410 6,720 10,385 91,257 9,934 1882-83 1,714 693 69,507 119,608 4,611 6,984 10,093 94,177 10,517 Increase ) since V 449 158 104 15,375 31,380 1,199 2,014 543 14,973 3,37S Union. \ 1 * The total number of Baptisms since the Union has been 78,005 of which about three-fourths were children. 354 II.— CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHEMES. i ^5 ^ £ £^ O rj, i ri -^ -S-O! Year. £ 1 a •Si St >5 . fc so ^ 1 1 5 c5 > i to o 1^ .|5 •SOQ 1^ li Pm ''^ o 03 $ $ S 1 1875-76 15,963 25,948 11,811 17,833 6,460 10,067 442,321 1876-77 15,789 .31,804 15,235 18,819 6,935 20,801 451,550 1877-78 18,009 28,324 13,095 19,114 6,516 11,586 484,178 1878-79 29,249 26,574 12,855 21,254 7,182 12,600 475.573 1879-80 35,682 44,806 13,274 22,972 7,665 11,939 486,242 ISSO-Sl 37,561 35,519 16,818 32.732 8,305 12,903 498,475 1881-82 94,258 41,408 17,589 32,891 10,070 14,464 509,873 1882-83 42,883 45,079 17,598 33,006 6,551 14,751 Not known when going to press. Increase \ since V 26.920 19,1H1 5,787 15,173 91 4,684 67,552 Union, j Totals ) since V 289,394 279,462 118,275 198,621 59,684 109,111 3,348,212 Union. ) N. B. — A.S It was not deemed of sufficient interest to give the revenue received for Manses and Contributions for strictly Congregational purposes, these figures have been omitted, but the following show the total income of the Church and the increase since the Union :— Total Income. Increase. 1875-76 % 982,672 1876-77 986,115 $3,443 1877-78 1,030,386 44,271 1878-79 1,110,381 79,995 Total Income. Increase. 1879-80 $1,162,154 $51,773 1880-81 1,245 495 83,341 1881-82 1,409,748 164,253 1882-83 1,436,811 27,063 Total income for eight years, including Manitoba, $9,363,762 ; total increase including Manitoba, $454,139. 355 IN MEMORIAM. The Obituaries of the several years will be found ia the Assembly's Minutes in full. 1876. Rev. Alexander Buchan, of Stirling, Presbytery of Kingston, died 1876, Rev. John F. A.S. Fayette, of Watford, died at London, Feb. 27. Rev. John Jennings, D. D., of Bay St. Church, died at Toronto, Feb. 24. Rev. John McColl, of Central Church, died at Hamilton, June 7. Rev. James Mcintosh, died this year at Amherst Island. Rev. Adam McKay, died at Ripley in March of this year. Rev. William McKenzie, died at Almonte, May 7. Rev. William H. Rennelson, M.A., of Knox Church, Hamilton, died this year. Rev. James Salmon, died at Chipman, N. B., June 8, 1875. Rev A. J. Traver, M.A., of the First Church, Brock ville, died this year. Rev. James Thomson, of Erin, Ont., died Ma}^ 7. Rev. Andrew Halkett, formerly of St. Andrew's Ch., St, John, N. B., and subsequently parish Minister of Brechin, Scot- land, died at St. Andrew's, Fifeshire, 1 Sep., 1874.* 1877. Rev. James Bavne, D.D., of Pictou, N. S., died December 9, 1876, aged 62. Rev. A.rch. Henderson, M.A., of St. Andrew's, Que., died Jan- uary 19, aged 9.3, Rey. John Hogg, D.D., of St. Andrew's Church, Guelph, Ont., died March 3. Rev. Patrick Grav, of Chalmers Church, Kingston, Ont., died Oct. 29, 1876,' aged 57. Rev. John McLean, of Knox Church, Oro, died at Stayner, Ont., March 24. * Father of J. B. Halkett, associate editor of •' The Hand Book," 356 Rev. Alexander McLean, M.A., of Nairn Church, Flamboro^ Ont., died April 3. Rex. John Munro.. of Wallace, N.S., died on May 25, aged 68. Rev. VViiliara Smart, of Gananoque, Ont., died September 9, at an advanced age. Rev. William Tavlor, D.D., Erskine Church, Montreal, P. Q., died at Portland, Maine, U. S., Sep. 4, 1876. Rev. John Tawse, M.A., of King, Ont,, died April 8. 1878. Rev. George Cheyne, M.A., Saltfleet and Binbrook, Ont., died April 1, aged 75. Rev. Andrew Dryburgh of Hawksville and Elmira, Ont., died May 6, aged 47. Rev.J.M. Roger, M.A., of St. Paul Church, Peterboro, Ont.,. died January 8, aged 71. Rev. James Ross of Grand River, C.B., died July 12, 1877. Rev. David Taylor of Bass River, N.B., died April 28, aged 50. 1879. Rev. James Adams of the Toweship of King, Ont., died June 5. Rev. James Baikie of St. Thomas, Ont., died July 30, aged 38. Rev. James Byers of Clifton, N.S., died in May, aged 63. Rev. Charles James Cameron of New Edinburgh, Ont., died March 3, aged 42, Rev. William Cochrane of Middleville, Ont., died May 29. Rev. Alexander Lewis of Mono Mills, Ont., died December 4, aged 88. Rev. James McConochey of Leeds, P.Q., died at London, Ont., April 12, aged 64. Rev. Donald McDonald of Napier, Ont., died October 16,1878, aged 46 . Rev. Hugh McGregor of Adboro, Ont., died in May, aged 41, Rev. A. C. Morton of North Gower, Ont., died March 22, aged 29. Rev. John Paterson of Bobcavgeon, Ont., died at Chatham, Julv 30, aged 77. ' 357 Rev. Wm. Richardson of St. Andrews, N.B., died at New York, N.S., July 18, 1878, aged 44. Rev. Alex. Spence, D.D., of St. Andrews' Church, Ottawa, died at Elgin, Scotland, September 14, 1878, aged 74. Rev. James Whvte ofManotick, Ont.,died at Ottawa, Ont.,Julv 17, 1878, aged 48. "^ 1880. Rev. Daniel Anderson of Rothesay, Ont , died October 11, 1879, aged 58. Rev. William Barrie, D.C., of Eramosa, Ont., died at Gueiph, Ont., July 28, aged 79. Rev. James Breckenridge of Streetsville, Ont., died December 10, 1879, aged 48. Rev. Hugh Mackerras, M.A., of Queen's College Kingston, Ont., died at Peterboro, January 9, aged 48. Rev. Alex. MacLennan, B.A., of Amherst Island, died May 18, aged 54. Rev. John Stewart of New Glasgow, N.S., died May 4. Rev. Alexander Topp, D.D., of Knox Church, Toronto, died Oct. 6, 1879, aged 64. Rev. Michael Willis, D.D.,LL.D., Principal Knox College, died at Aberdour, Scotland, August 19,1879, aged 81. Rev. Henrv Gordon of Gananoque, Ont., died December 1 1880, aged 90. Rev. James Hume of Kennebec Road, P. Q., died January 28. Rev. Dugald McGregor of North Mara, Ont,, died Sep. 19, 1880, aged 71 . Rev. John McLean of Kempt, N. S., died November 20, aged 33. Rev. Alexander Stewart of Lawrencetown, N. S., died January 26, aged 74. Rev. John L. Stewart of Trenton, Ont., died at Florida, May 6. 1882. Rev- John Black, D.D., of Kildonan, Man., died February 12. Rev. John M. Brooke, D.D„ of Fredericton, N. B.,died Jan. 16, aged 81. 358 Rev. Wm. Craigie of Port Dover, Ont., died October 23, aged 59. Rev. Alexander Forbes of Inverness, P. Q., died at Waterdown, Ont., Ovitober 30. Rev. Robt. Hall of East Missouri. Ont., died July 26, aged 50. Rev. Peter McDermid of Point Edward, Ont., died October 15. Rev. John G. McGregor of Elora, died this year, aged 82. Rev. Donald McKerracher, of Wallaceburg, died July 13. Rev. James C. Muir, D.D., of North Georgetown, P. Q., died Jtrly 9, aged 83. Rev. Walter Ross, of Beckwith, Ont., died at Carleton Place, Ont.^ July 7, aged 48. Rev. Thomas Scott, of Plantagenet, P. Q., died in June, 1881. Rev. James Watson of New Annan, N. S., died December 12, aged 78. Rev. Walter Wright, of Muskoka, died at Liverpool, England, April 26. Resolution of Assembly. Kingston, p. 40. The Committee appointed to prepare Obituary notices of Ministers reported also, as instructed by the Assembly to consider the expediency of continuing in future the practice 'of inseiting Obituary Notices in the Minutes, that in the opinion of the Committee the practice should not be continued, only in 80 far as not to include the discontinuance of a brief record of the names and dates of the deatli of Ministers. On motion the Assembly ordered the notices submitted to be engrossed in the minutes, and adopted the recommendation of the Committee, in regard to the discontinuance of Obituary Notes in future. 359 MISCELLANEOUS DECISIONS. STATE OF RELIGION 1876. Minutes, p. 28. The Assembly received and adopted the Report of tlie Committee, on the state of religion, and as recommended : — 1. Enjoin on Sessions, Presbyteries and Synods that they give even greater prominence to this subject in their conferences and in their prayers. 2. Appoint a day on which the subject of the revival of religion and of the need, in orderthereto, of a copious outpouring of the Holy Spirit, shall be presented from the pulpits of all our congregations. 1877. Minutes, p. 31. The General Assembly receive the report, and, in doing so, would express their thanks to Almighty God for the many encouraging facts which it reveals^ especially for the signal blessings vouchsafed to many congregations during the year ; and in reference to the evils complained of — such as the neglect of family worship by many of our people, the small share of labour taken in the work of the Church on the part of many Elders, the prevalence of intemjDerance and other sins, and the great number that have reached mature years living unpledged to a Christian life — the General Assembly deplore the same and appoint that, in their devotions to-morrow morning, humble confession of these sins be made at the throne of the Heavenly Grace, and that supplication for a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord be offered up. 1878. Minutes, p. 4.3. It was agreed : — That the Assembly receive the report ; adopt its recommendations ; express their gratitude to Almighty God for the many encouraging facts which the report reveals, especially for the increasing interest shown by the Presbyterians in the great schemes of the Church, for the times of refreshing vouchsafed to many congregations, and the signs of spiritual life observed around us; and in reference to the complaints, such as neglect of family worship— the small 360 share of labour rendered to the Church by many from whom good service might be expected — the prevalence of sin in various forme — the large number living without God, the General Assem- bly deplore the same, and urge that supplication be made for a larger measure of the Holy Spirit — and Resolve, 1. That a pastoral letter bearing upon the evils referred to in this report be issued by the Moderator, in name of this Assem- bly, to the members of the Church, to be read by all the minis- ters and missionaries to their congregations on ihe first Sabbath of Jan uar}^ next, or at such other times as the Moderator may deem suitable. 2. That with the view of enabling the Committee to prepare the report with greater ease and efficiency, the reports of Pret^by- teries be transmitted by the Conveners of the Synodical Com- mittees, along with their own reports, lo the Convener of the General Assembly on or before the first day of May next. 1879. Minutes, p. 55. It was agreed that the Assembly receive the report; thank the Committee, and especially the Convener, for their services; and express their gratitude to Almighty God for the blessing ot His grace vouchsafed to the Church during the past year, and the many signs of spiritual progress, especially those seasons of spiritual refreshing enjoyed in several localities. In reference to the evils complained of in the returns, as intem- perance, the influence of sceptical and frivolous literature, and especially the worldliness reported as widely prevalent and. injurious, the General Assembly deplore the same, and urge that supplication be made for a season ol refreshing from the presence of the Lord. 1880. • Minutes, p. 14. It was agreed that the Assembly receive the report, adopt its recommendations, thank the Committee, and especially the Convener, for their services, and express gratitude to Almighty God for the many marks of His favor which the Church has enjoyed during the past year. The Assembly would again urge upon Presbyteries the necessity of procuring full returns from the congregations under their care. In reference to the evils complained of, as intemperance, engross- ing worldliness, especially the neglect, by not a few, of family training, the Assembly enjoins upon Sessions the duty of using 361 all the means within their power in order that " pure and unde- filed religion " may flourish in the families under their care, and especially : — 1. That the attention of parents and Sessions be again earnestly and affectionately called to the important subject of religious training in the family. 2. That Sessions send full and prompt replies to the Clerks of the various Presbyteries, and that the schedules be sent to the Clerks of the separate Presbyteries, to be distributed by them to Sessions. 3. That each Presbytery holds a conference during the year on the state of religion within its bounds. 1881. Minutes, p. 25. It was agreed — That the report be received and adopted, e tendencies of this work. 3. That Presbyteries hold, anually, conferences with the parents and teachers on their work. 4. That the Moderator issue an address to Parents, Teachers and Children to be read from the pulpit and in the schools ; and that this address make special mention of the following points : That the Sabbath School is under the authority of the session ; that the financial needs of the school be a congregational respon- sibility; that the Bible, and not the lesson helps, be used in instruction while the school is in session; recommend Parents to study the lesson with their children, and that they be enjoined to give special attention to the Shorter Catechism • recommend teachers' weekly meetings for the study of the Scripture lesson 5. That the Conveners of the Assembly's and Synod's Sabbath School Committees be a sub-Committee to give special attention during the year to Sabbath School literature, such as, Libraries, Teachers, Magazines, Lesson Leaves, Hymns etc., and report to next Assembly. 6. That the Church, in this department of work, as in others, be devided into East and West with their respective Committees. 1880. Minutes, pp. 28,29. The Assembly resolved that the report be received, and that this Assembly, while regretting that so many congregations have failed to make return.^, vet rejoice in the growing interest and increased efficiencv, indicated by the report, in the work of the Sabbath Schools, commend its recom- mendations to the careful considerations of Sunday School workers, and enjoin congregations to furnish the information asked, and use every legitimate means to promote the religious nurture of the young: Further, appoint a Standing Com- 366 mittee in accordance with recommendation number twelve, in the report, and for the objects named tlierein ; thank the Com- mittee, and especially the Convener, for their valuable services in this important department of the Church's work, and re- appoint them with authority to carry out as far as practicable the recommendations and suggestions contamed in the report. Recommendations Commended. Minutes i App. pp. 1.31-132. Xhat the International Series of Lessons be supplemented by :— (l)The addition of a portion of the Shorter Catechism to be committed with each day's lesson. (2) By adding a portion of Scripture, more especially the Pslams, to be committed for each Sabbath. (3) That proofs from Scripture be required for the leading doctrines held and taught by the Presbyterian Church, embrac- ing also our Church polit3',and the Scriptural significance of the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 2. That in the meantime the Westminster Series of Lesson Helps be supplied in each congregation for the use of the teachers and scholars. 3. That there be a Teacher's Meeting for the Study of the Lesson, or, should that be found impracticable, that the pastor take up the Lesson at the Weekly Prayer Meeting, or on some other suitable occasion. 4. That the teacher in every case, as far as possible should be a member of the Church in full communion. 5. That where schools are already organized, new teachers or other officers, when needed, be proposed by the teachers and officers now acting, subject to the approval and ratification of the Session, and when new schools are organized the appointing of teachers and officers be made under the supervision of the Session . 6. That, when practicable, a Normal or Training Class be formed at a suitable time during the year, in connection with 367 each pastorate, either by the minister or by some one under his care and with his approval, w-nd that the course of lessons used for the present be the Westminster course. 7. That a scheme of Normal Class Lessons, suitable for dif- ferent circumstances either in towns or cities, or in rural districts, be recommended by a committee chosen for that purpose, under the auspices of the General Assembly. 8. That this Synod repsectfully overtures the General As- sembly to appoint a committee for the purpose of carrying out such recommendations in this Report as would require the action of the Assembly. 9. That at an early day, say the last Sabbath of June, special supplications be offered for the baptized youth of the Church, and the subject of their Christian nurture, their early acceptance of Christ, and open confession of Him, as great vital concerns of the parents in the home, and the el(iers and pastors in the church, be distinctly and earnestly brought before each con- gregation. 10. That it bean instruction to Presbyteries to hold conven- tions with the people, and to encourage the for mation of classes for the training of teachers. 11. The Assembly call the attention of Sessions to the importance of their exercising a living and intelligent control of the Sabbath school work in their congregations. 12. That every school, large or small, be expected to raise money for strictly missionary purposes, and that the necessary and current expenses of the school be a charge on the ordinary revenue of the congregation. 1.3. That a full record of attendance of teachers, scholars, and of moneys collected, be kept in every school and reported to the congregation as the Session and Deacons' Court may direct. 14. That feeling convinced that much of the literature used in our Sabbath schools is of an unhealthy character, and recognizing the difficulty of securing proper books, the General Assembly appoint a standing committee whose duty it shall be to examine books and periodicals prspared by societies and pub- lishers for the use of Schools, and to issue, from time to time, a 368 list of such books as they may deem suitable for Sabbath schools, and thus aid Sessions and teachers in securing proper materials for this department of Church work. 1881. Minutes, pp. 24-25. The Assembly receive the report, and tender thanks to the Committee, and especially to the Convener; express satisfaction with the fuller returns made by all the Synods, and with the increased interest and progress which the returns shew ; adopt the recommendation as to the line of study proposed for next year, and recommend it to the favourable con- sideration of the Church ; but resolve that hereafter no provision be made by the Assembly's Committee for competitive examina- tions, or for awarding prizes in money or books, or for reporting the names of successful candidates to be engrossed in the records of the Church ; also, express satisfaction with the provision made for supplying literature for Sabbath school libraries, as reported, and commend it to the favourable consideration of all Sabbath schools; and further recommend that, on the last Sab- bath of September, special prayer be offered for the youth of our Church, in accordance with the recommendation of the report. Dissent.— Mr. Neil McKay craved leave to enter his dissent from this decision. For the line of study and other matters referred to in this deliverance, see Report of the Committee on Sabbath Schools, Minutes 1881, App. pp. 126-132. 1882. Minutes, p. .^0. The Assembly agreed to refer the Report of thf^ Committee on Sabbath Schools to a Committee, consisting of the members of the S. S. Committee who are members of this Assembly to bring in a deliverance. This Committee presented this report which was adopted, and is as follows ; Minutes p. 54 : That the report on Sabbath Schools as now presented be received and adopted, and printed in the Appendix of the Assembly's Minutes. The recommendations annexed to the Report are : — 1. That the Paper of Mr Hoosie — which contains a Consti- tution for Sabbath Schools, suggests the formation of a Board of Sabbath Schools, and outlines the duties of such a Board — be printed in the Appendix to the Minutes, and referred to the Com- m.ittee, to be reported on next year. (See App. pp. 139-141.) 369 2 That the Sabbath School be fully recognized as a part of the Church, under the control of the Session in all its appoint- ments. 3. That greater attention be given to the study of the Shorter Catechism, both in the Sabbath School and in the family. 4. That each Presbytery devote at least one Sederunt in the year to the consideration of Sabbath School work within its Dounds, and that Superintendent^; and others interested in such work be invited to be present. 5. That the day to be appointed by the Moderator as a day of prayer for Colleges, be also a day of prayer for the youth of the Church generally. Statistics. 1SS2. 1881. 1880 1870, S. S. Scholars.. 91,247 .. 85,856 .. 83,856 .. 78,628 Teachers and Officers. 10,934 .. 10,240 .. 8,574 .. 8,208 Communicants added. 1,428 .. 1,812 .. 428 . . Expended on Schools. $21,861 .. $15,273 .. $8,907 .. Contributed to Miss'ns. $11,931 .. $10,878 .. $3,003 .. Vols, in S.S. Libraries. 173,285 .. 162,164 .. .. Rev. a. Simpson, Halifax, N. S., Convener of Assembly's Committee. SABBATH OBSERVANCE. 1875, Minutes, p. 21. There was produced and read a reference from the late Synod of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces, bearing on the matter o't|a desecreation of the Sabbath by the Railway Companies of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It was unanimously agreed : that the documents connected with this reference be committed for consideration to the Assembly's Standing Committee on Sabbath Observance, hereafter to be named. Further, it was agreed to petition the Dominion Parlia- ment to abolish unnecessary Sabbath labor on public works, and traffic on Railways under Government control, and recommend Presbyteries to petition to the like effect. 1878. Minutes, p. 33. The General Assembl}^ resolved as follows : Receive the report; express gratification at the success attending 370 their efforts to secure a better observance of the Lord's Day throughout the Dominion; adopt ihe recommendations contained in the report and refer them to the Standing Commitree on Sab- bath Observance, with instructions to take such measures as they may judge best to have these recommendations carried into effect, namely — 1. That Synods, Presbyteries, and Sessions, and the Mem- bers of tlie Church in general, be exhorted to erercise increased vigihince in regard to all incipient forms of Sabbath profanation of a public kind, and adopt prompt measures for the suppression of the same. 2. That the Assembly petition fhe Dominion Government to close the Post Offices throughout the Province of Quebec during the whole of the Lord's D.y. 1879. Minutes, p. 57. The Assembly heard read the report of the Committee on Sabbath Observance. It was agreed to receive the same and adopt its recommendations, and appoint the Moderator and the Hon. Alex. Morris a Committee to wait on the Government with reference to the desecration of the Sabbath referred to in the report: The recommendations are: — 1. That a deputation be appointed to wait on the Members of Government in Ottawa, with the view of securing that all persons employed in the Parliament Buildings be relieved from duty on Sabbath, and an opportunity afforded them of enjoying the privileges of the public worship of God and the means of grace. 2. That the Committee be authorized to print and circulate as widely as possible, in fi_y sheet form, the civil law of the Sabbath, for the information of the public. 1880. Minutes, p. 58. The Assembly resolved as follows; Receive the Report, and direct the Assembly's Committee on this subject to co-oporate in all well-directed efforts with the Committees on this subject appointed by the Synods and Presbyteries of our Churcii, and with other local Committees in various parts of the country, whose aim is the promotion of the due observance of the Lord's day. 371 Joint Conveners.— Rev. Dr. McCullock ; Rev. N. T. Mc- Mullen. The Assembly called for the report of the Deputation appointed last year to wait upon the members of the Government at Ottawa, with the view of securing that all persons employed in the Parliament Buildings be relieved from duty on the Sabbath, and be affordeil the opportunity of enjoying the privileges of the public worship of God and the means of grace. Dr. Reid reported verbally that tlie Deputation had carried out the purpose of their appointment, and liad such conference as instructed, but were told n)erely, in effect, that the employes in the Parliament Buildmgs were under the direction of the two Houses of^ Par- liament, and that the Government proper had no control m the matter. 1881. Minutes, p. 47. The Assembly agreed that the Committee be authorized to remonstrate with "^corporations, or other public companies, who may be found violating the Lord's day by unne- cessary labour thereon. 1882. Minutes, p 50. The General Assembly having heard the Report of the Committee on Sabbath Observance, desires to express gratitude to Gud for the successes which have attended the efforts to preserve the sacredness of tlje Sabbath ; enjoins ministers and office-bearers of the Church to be diligent in their respective localities in resisting unlawful inroads upon the Sab- bath rest ; and recommends the formation of local associations, composed of all Christian Churches, lor the'purpose of co-oper- ating in the endeavour to guard the sanctity and secure the proper observance of the weekly day of rest. TEMPERANCE. 1876. Minutes, p. 82. Then was read a memorial from the Dominion Alliance for the total suppression ot liquor traffic, and the follovy- ing ujotion was agreed to. The Assembly receive the connnuni- cation and express their sympathy with those who are engaged in seeking to remove or mitigate the evils of intemperance, as well as their desire to co-operate in all well directed efforts to gain this important end. 3T2 1877. Minutes, p. 50. The Clerk read a Memorial from the Dominion Alliance for the total suppression of the Liquor Traffic. The following niotion was proposed and passed unanimously, The Assembly reiterates its testimony as to the enormous evils entailed by intemperance on the Church and the world. The Assembly expresses satisfaction at the progress of legislation for the repression of these evils, and at the growth of a healthful Temperance sentiment throughout the community. Further, the Assembly instructs Sessions to have continued regard to the causes and cure of intemperance within their respective bounds, and recommends to the office-bearers and members of our Church generally to cultivate and exemplify the principles of Bible temperance. 1878. Minutes, p. 52. 1. The General Assembly is devoutly thank- ful to God for the advance made in the direction of Temperance reform in this and other countries, and commends the practice of total abstinence to the prayerful consideration of all connected with its congregations, especially the office-bearers thereof. 2. The Assembly expresses its desire to co-operate in all well-directed efforts to mitigate or remove, if possible, the evils of intempeiance and prays the Great Head of the Church to bless and prosper all such efforts. Overture, 1880. Minutes, pp. 56 57. There was presented and read an Overture from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, setting forth the great evils of intemperance, and praying the General Assem- bly to take the whole subject into consideration, and devise there anent such measures as may tend to the glory of God, and the good of tlie Church, especially by the appointment of a standing committee on temperance. There was read, also, a memorial on the same subject, praying for an expression of the Assembly's estimate of the Canada Temperance Act, so that our people niay be enconsaged to avail themselves, in their several localities, of the facilities for the restriction and regulation of the traffic in intoxicating liquors. S73 On motion the Assembly resolved as follows: — That the Overture from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston be received; that the Assembly appoint a ^standing committee on temperance, with authority to make inquiries of the various Presbyteries within their bounds regarding the prevalence of intemperance, and the best means of promoting a healthy scriptural temperance sentiment and practice; that Presbyteries be enjoined to hold conferences on this subject, and fratne and forward to the Con- vener of the Temperance Committee such answers as they may be able to give, together with such views and suggestions on the whole question as they may deem proper ; that the Assembly recommend the appointment of Synodical Committees on Temperance, vvhere such do not exist; and that the Stand- ing Committee now to be appointed consist of a member from €ach Presbytery of the Church. Resolttions, 1881, Minutes, pp., 45, 52, 53. 1. That this Assembly fenew the testimony repeatedly borne by this Church, in all its branches, against the evi"l of intemperance as a great sin against God, and a bitter curse to man, obstructing tiie progress of ths Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the world, and weaken- ing its power over the hearts of men; and while we rejoice in the healthy advancement made in recent years in temperance sentiments, practice and legislation, we yet express our deep regret that the evil is still largely prevalent and deeply rooted, and express our solemn conviction thai it is the duty of the Church to make every endeavour to do away with intemperance, and the customs and practice which lead to it, and thus purge ourselves from all fellowship with this " unfruitlul work of darkness." 2 That we recommend to our people the practice of entire abstinence from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, as the best safeguard for the individual, as an exan. pie to others, especially to the young, and as, in the light of experience, the best working principle upon which people can unite in dealing with this question ; .and we further recommend ministers and elders to take the lead in this matter. 3. That we recommend our sessions, by means of congrega- tional associations or committees, the use of pledge books, the 374 circulation of temperance literature, by co-oferation with existing temperance societies, or by any other means that may be deemed suitable in the circumstances, actively to prosecute temperance work witnin their bounds, paying special attention to the Sabbath School children, and the young generally. 4. In view of tlie great evils necessarily connected with the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors for use as beverages, we earnestly counsel the members of the church engaged in the traffic to abandon it, and entreat others not to eiigage in it. 5. That the Assembly approve of the Legislative prohibition of the liquor traffic as correct in principle, and specially that the Assembly approve of the principle of the Cantuia Temperance Act of 1878, and trust that any amendments ma^le to it will be in the direction of increased stringency and efficiency, and that all retrogressive legislation will be avoided. 6. That recognizing the importance of the principle of *'over- coming evil with good,'' the Assembly recommen-l to the mem- bers of the Church to aid and encourage the estal>lishment of coflfee houses, as a substitute for public houses in which intoxi- cating liquors are sold. 7. That the Committee on Temperance be instructed to send circulars down to sessions, to report through Pr<'sl>yteries and Synods to the General Assembly, and that Presbyteries and Synods be instructed to hold conferences on the ?ul>jcct. Dissents and Reasons. Dr. Proud foot craved to have his dissent from the action of the Assembly on the fifth resolution marked in the minutes, for reasons to be given in at next Sederunt. Dr. Proudfoot handed in and read the reasons of dis- sent of which he gave notice at last Sederunt, in terms follow- ing:— 1. Because such resolution expresses approval af Acts of Parliament and amendments thereto, which are not before the house, and which man}' of us have not read. 2. because its tendency is to Dring a direct and quasi politi- cal pressure to bear on the Legislature of the country, whereas it is our duty as ministers of the Gospel rather to enlighten the people, and through them to influence legislation. 375 8. Because as iDinisters of the Goppel we are bound to use the moral i^eans which God has provided for reclaiming a sinful world, and which I believe to be suitable and adequate; reserv- ing, however, to ourselves as citizens, and to the members of the Church, the liberty of seeking prohibitory or any other legisla- tion that we consider best. Mr. J. Laing dissented from the action of the Assembly adopting the fifth resolution, for the reason following : — Be- cause I believe that the resolution will be by many construed as regarding not only the principle of prohibition, bnt also particu- lar Acts of Parliament and amendments thereto. Resolutions — 1882. Minutes, p. 53. 1. That the Assembly draw attention to the deliverance of last year, on the Temperance question, with the request that it be made known to our people where this has not been done. 2. That Presbyteries and Sessions be recommended to con- sider the best methods of advancing the cause of temperance •withia their bounds, especially to consider what form of tem- perance organization would be most suitable as recognizing the authority of the Session, and affording scope for the energies of the members of the Church. 3. 'i'hat the attention of tbe Governments of the various Provinces in the Dominion be called to the desirability of in- structing the children in our Public Schools regarding the effects of alcohol on the human system, and the influence of the drink- ing usages on society, either by the use of Temperance Manuals or by the introduction into the Reading Books of some lessons setting forth the results of scientific investigation, and the teach- ings of history and experience, on the subject, and that the Clerk be instructed to send copies of this resolution to the Ministers or Superintendents of Education in the various Provinces. 4. That we recommend the members of our Church to unite with other temperance workers, organizing in our counties and townships branches of the Dominion Alliance, or any other well- conducted association having for its object the Legislative Pro- hibition of the Liquor Traffic. 376 There was taken up, in connection with the Report, and read, an Overture from the Synod of Toronto and Kingston, requesting the Assembly to instruct its Committee on Tem- perance to correspond with other Churches, wilh a view of united action in the suppression of the evils of intemperance. The Overture was received, and referred to the Committee on Temperance. There was, further, submited to the Assembly a Memorial from the Women's Temperance Union. The Memorial was received, and referred to the Committee on Temperance. Rev. J. McCaul, Montreal, Convener of Assembly's Com- mittee. The Bible as a Text Book ix Public Schools. Minutes, 1870, p. 58. It was resolved that the Assembly being deeply impressed with the importance of having the youth of this country imbued with the principles of Christian morality, earnestly urge all the members of this Church in their several stations and relations to endeavor as far as practicable to have the Word of God read by the children in the public schools and appoint a Committe to watch legislation on the subject of Educa- tion. Hymxology. Minutes, 1882, p. 55. The Assembly called for the Report of the Conimittee on a " Hymnal." The Report stated that the Com- mittee had issued during the year a Sabbath School edition, and a larger sized edition with music ; that tiiey contemhiated publish- an edition intermediate between the Sabliath School and the the larger sized copy, and also a Sabl)ath School edition with music ; that about 40,000 of all the editions had been sold ; that the royalty last year amounted to $1,192.08; that the sums ad- vanced from the Assembly Fund had been returned, and that there remained in hand a balance of $300. Tlie Report closed by recommending that the amount now at the credit of Committee, and the amount which lua}' be received next year, be devoted to the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, in proportion to the number of'n)inisters connected with or having an interest in eachof the Funds for Aged and Infirm Miiut.ters ; and that the Hymnal Committee be re-appointed. 377 The Report was receivedf 'its recommendations were adopted, and the Assembly decerned and ordered in accordance therewith. An overture on Music for the Psalms was remitted to the same Committee. Presbyterian Record. 1882. Page 54. The report on the Pi-esbyierian Record was sub- mitted, and gave the circulation at 34,500, and said that a much larger number would require to be issued to reach every family on the Church, and stated that somewhat less money had been received and disbursed than in the year before — receipts, $9,388.- 65; payments, $8,514.95; leaving a balance of $873 70. The Report was received; thanks were tendered to the Editors ; and the Record was commended to the support of the congregations ci the Church. Delegates to the Secoxd Pax-Presbyterian Couxcil. Minutes 1879, p. 28. The Assembly resolved to appoint the delegates by ballot. Against this decision a dissent was entered for the following reasons : — 1. Because the decision of the General Assembly to take the vote by ballot is a method of procedure unknown to the Supreme Court of the Church. 2. Because the method of taking the vote by ballot is not contemplated by the rules which the Assembly has adopted for taking the vote. 3. Because it seems, at least, very doubtful whether such a method of taking the vote is consistent with the responsibility of the Assembly as a representative body. Re-ordixatiox of Rom ax Catholic Priests. Minutes, 1881, p. 23. The General Assembly does not find it necessary to come to any deliverance on the general question of the re-ordination of ex-priests of the Church of Rome, who shall make application to be admitted into the Ministry of this Church; but expresses its readiness at all times to give direc- tions to Presbyteries in cases of practical difficulty in which the the questions may be involved; and following its course in the 23 378 past, reserves to itself the right o^ dealing with each case of reception into the ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, on its own merits, as the same may emerge. Dissent. — Mr. Laing craved leave to enter his dissent from this decision. Overture as to Latin Thesis. There was taken up and read an Overture setting forth that the General Aseembly had seen lit to substitute a flebrew criti- cal exercise for the Latin Thesis in the cnrriculum of Theological studies; that, as it is proper that the subjects of examination for License should correspond as closely as possible to those embraced in the curriculum prescibed by the Churcli ; and as the production of a Latin Thesis, in the circumstances in which it must often be prepared by candidates for License, cannot be regarded as of great value in promoting their knowledge of the Latin tongue, while it is sometimes attended with much incon- venience ; the General Assembly is respectfully overtured to remove the Latin Thesis from the list of subjects appointed as trials for License. The General Assembly received the Overture and decerned in terms of the prayer thereof. Remits to Presbyteries anent Standing Committees. Minutes, 1882, p. 13. 1. That the Committee to nominate Standing Committe<^s be composed of eighteen members, two Ministers and two Elders from each Synod, and one Minister and one Elder from the Presbytery of Manitoba. 2. That all the Standing Committees be elected for three years, one-third retiring each year, but being eligible for re-elec- tion. In order to begin the plan equitably, each Committee shall decide by ballot as to who shall retire at the end of the first and second years. 3. That the Home Mission Committee (Western Section) shall consist of thirty members, and the Home Mission and Sup- plemental Committees of the Eastern Section of fifteen members, each Presbytery having at least one representative. 4. That the following Committee shall consist of not more than twenty-four members : — Foreign Mission Ci^nmittee for Western Section ; the Boards of Management of Halifax, Mon- treal, and Knox College. 379 5. That the following CoiDinittees shall consist of not more than fifteen members — Foreign Missions, Eastern Section ; State of Religion, Manitoba College; Widows' and Orphans' Fund, Western Section; Sabbath Schools; Sabbath Observance; Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, Western Section and Eastern Sec- tion ; Temperance ; College Senates. 6. That the Boards of Examiners shall consist of not more than twelve members. 7. That the following Committees shall consist of not more than six members : — Finance; Statistics ; Protection of Church Property; Record; Distribution of Probationers. Overture, Marriage with deceased loifeh sister. There was taken up and read an overture from the Pres- byter> of Toronto, relating to the proposal in the last Session of the Parliament of Canada to legalize marriage with the sister of a deceased wife, and with a deceased brother's wife, and praying the Assembly to take the whole subject into consideration and adopt such measures as it deems best to avert such legislation as that recently proposed. Resolved in terms following '.—Receive the overture respecting marriage with a deceased wife's sister, and appoint a conjmittee to watch legis- lation on this subject, and to take such steps, by petition or otherwise, as 'hey may deem advisable, with a view to avert such legislation as that recently proposed in the Parliament of Canada. Overture Remitted to a Committee. Whereas by Act of Parliament passed during last Session, marriage with a deceased wife's sister is no longer prohibited by the law of the land ; Wheress in the Confession of Faith it is expressly declared that a man may not marry any of his wife's relations nearer in blood than his own, and that such marriages cannot be legiti- mized by any consent of parties or law of man ; Whereas the law of the land and the law of the Church are thus at variance, and difficulties may be expected to arise from collision between them ; Therefore the General Assembly is respectfully overtured to take this matter into consideration, and appoint a Committee to 380 inveptigate the scriptural authority on which the marriages re- ferred to are condemned, and report their judgment, with reasons for it, to next Assembly. Resolved, That a committee be appointed in terms of the prayer of the Overture. The Committee was appointed as follows : — Principal Caven ; Prof. Gregs, Convener-, Prof. Mowat, Prof. Scrimger, Prof. Weir, Prof. Carrie, Prof. Coussirat, Principal Mc Vicar, Principal McKnight, Mr. J. Laing, D. B. Blair, E. Ross. Remit ox Theological Education. 1. That the Assembly appoint a Board of Examiners whose duty it shall be to examine students (a) at their entrance upon the study of Theology, and (6) at the completion of the Theolgi- cal course. 2. That every Student tor the ministry who is not a graduate in Arts of an approved University, shall, upon entering the Theo- logical classesof any of our Colleges, be required to present to the Faculty thereof a certificate from the Assembly's Board of Ex- iners that he has passed a satisfactory examination in the literary subjects prescribed by the General Assembly. 3. That every candidate appearing: before a Presbytery to be taken on trials for license, shall, in addition to the usual certifi- cate o( having completed his Theological curriculum, be requir- ed to produce to the Presbytery a certificate from the Assembly's Board of Examiners, that he has passed a satisfactory examina- tion in his Theological studies. 4. That the examination shall be in writing, the papers being prepared and examined by ihe Assembly's Board, and the examinations conducted by Committees appointed by the Board for that purpose. 5. That these examinations shall be held at the College centres, and in the month of May of each year. Resolved, — That the Report be received and sent down to the Presbyteries for consideration, and to report to next General Assembly. 381 Stated Collections, 1882. Minutes, 1882, p. 57. The Assembly resolved that in congre- gations where there are no Missionary Associations, collections for the Schemes of the Church be taken up as follows : — 1. French Evangelization, on the third Sabbath of July. 2. Home Missions, on the third Sabbath of August. 3. College Fund, on thetbird Sabbath of September. 4. Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, on the third Sabbath of October. 5. Widows' and Orphans' fund, also on the third Sabbath of October. 6. Supplements (Maritime Provinces), on the third Sabbath of November. 7. Assembly Fund, en the third Sabbath of December. 8. Manitoba College, on the second Sabbath of January, 1883, 9. Foreigh Missions, on the first Sabbath of March, 1883. Or on such other days as may be most convenient for the con- gregation. Further resolved, that all congregations and Mission Stations be enjoined to contribute to the Schemes of (he Church, Ageiws of the Church. Toronto, 1876, p. 21. Resolved that the services of Rev. W. Reid, M A., D.D., and the Rev. P. G. McGregor, D.D., be re- tained in connection with the general work of the Church; that the salary of each be two thousand dollars per annum. The Duties of Dr. Reid. Page 77. I. He shall act as General Agent and Treasurer for the several Schemes in the Western section of the Church, with the exception of the French Evangelization Scheme. In this capacity it shall be his duty — (1). To prepare and issue notices and circulars as to the collections and contributions ordered by the Assembly, and cor- respond with defaulting congregations. 382 (2) To receive and acknowledge all sums contributed for the Schemes. (3) To make all payments for the Home and Foreign Mission Schemes, keep the accounts and prepare periodical statements as well as annual financial reports. (4) To manage the Ministers' Widows and Orphans' Fund and the Fund for Aged and infirm Ministers, to make invest- ments under the advice of the Convener or joint-Convener, to collect Ministers' rates and receive interest. (5) To receive the payments for the Assembly Fund and discharge all accounts in the general business of the Church. (6) To attend to all necessary correspondence in connection with the financial and general business of the Church. II. He shall act as Secretary and Treasurer of Knox College. As such, it shall be his duty to keep the minutes of Board meet- ings and meetings of Senate, conduct necessary correspondence, carry out the instructions of the Board of Management, act as Treasurer of the various Funds of the College, and prepare an- nual statements. III. As General Agent, he shall attend to such other duties, too minute to be defined, connected with the business of the Church, as may require attention. Dr. Reid is hereby authorized to employ whatever assistance he may require in the discharge of the above duties. The duties of Dr. McGregor. I. He shall act as Secretary of the Home and Foreign Mis- sion Boards in the Eastern Section of the Church, and of the Board of Superintendence of the Theological Hall at Halifax. As euch, he shall convene these Boards, keep the minutes, and con- duct all correspondence connected with the same. Under Home Mission work shall be included the distribution of Probationers. He shall also prepare and submit to the Assembly the annual reports of the Boards. II. He shall act as General Treasurer for all the Schemes, with the exception of the Ministers' Widows and Orphans' Fund, in the Eastern section of the Church. As such, it shall be his duty. — 383 (1). To receive and acknowledge all sums contributed to the Schemes. (2). To take the general management of all the Funds, make investments of the same, and collect interest. (3). To transact all the financial business of the Schemes, make all payments connected with the same, and prepare the annual accounts. (4). To transact all the business of the Hunter Fund for church-building under the charge of the Synod of the Maritime Provinces ; it being understood that this Fund shall bear its due proportion with other Funds of his salary as Agent. Other Presbyterians in Canada. 1. The Presbytery of Stamford, Ontario, in connection with the United Presbyterian Cliurch of North America, consisting of eight ministers and six congregations. 2. The Eastern Pre.=bytery of Nova Scotia, in connection with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, consisting of twelve ministers. 3. The Presbytery of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, in connection with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of the United States of America, consisting of three ministers and four congregations. 4 The Synod of Nova Scotia, in connection with the Established Church of Scotland, comprising two Presbyteries, eight ministers, and correfeponding congregation. 5. The Presbyterian Church of Canada in connection with the Church of Scotland, consisting of about seven ministers, and congregations. GENERAL INDEX. A. Page. Agents of the Church 252 Archives of the Church, Overture and action respecting 21 JB. Barrier Act 8 Barrie Presbytery, Complaint of, vs. Synod of Toronto and Kingston, with action of Assembly , 40 Barclay, Dr. reference anent appeal of, with action of As- pRT sem bly 57 Bell, Rev. A., and Session vs. Synod of Toronto and Kings- ' ^-^i ton , with action of Assem bly 57,58 Benevolent Funds , 334 *' Union resolution respecting 334 " Ministers' Widows' and Orphans' 334, 337, 344 *< '' Regulations 334 " " Finances 337 " " Maritime Prov. Amalgamation Act 337 " " " Specific provisions 338 " " " Proposed rules for 340 *' " " Finances 344 *' " Synod Pres. Ch., in connection with Church of Scotland 344 « " " Abstract of By-laws.... 345 " Temporalities 316 " Church and Manse Building Fund, Manitoba. .. 348 Brantford Ladies' College 147 " Historical Statement 147 «• Officers of 149 *' Courses of Instruction 147 Brooksdale Church, Zorra memorial from 43 " Case Report of Committee 43-48 " Appeal in re 48 " Decision of Commission on 43-49 385 C. Page. Canada Presbyterian Church — Minute of anent Union I Candidates for License, Questions to 23 Central India Mission to 314 Chambers, Rev. R — References from Presbytery of Paris in re, with action of Assembly 53 Chart of Foreign Missions 318 China, Missions to 313 Church The — Constitution of 1-65 « Courts 7 « '' Procedure in 60 «•' " General Rules governing 60 '« " *< Standing Orders 61 Colleges of the 66-143 " *' Respecting Parliamentary Legislation of. . 4 '' Ministers of the 150-253 « Missions of the 254-333 Benevolent Funds of the. 334-348 « Statistics of 353 *' Miscellaneous Decisions of 359 Clerks of General Assembly 6-9 Collegiate Institutions, their relations with United Church . . 1 Committee on Business, appointment of ,.... 6 I>. Deacons, Questions at Ordination of 23 Declaration by Moderators of uniting Churches 5 Dodds, R., complaint of, vs. Presbytery Lanark and Renfrew, with action of Assembly 44 E. Elders, number of, joining the Union 5 " Questions at Ordination of 23 F. Formula signed by all office-bearers 23 Fraser, Rev. J., Petition of, in re Synod of Toronto and Kingston, with action of Assembly 55, 56 French Evangelization 278 " " Regulations of Assembly respecting.. 278 " " Secretary-Treasurer, Appointment of 278 " " Legislation affecting 279 " " Board, Appointment of 281 " . " Report on progress of 281 386 Page. French Evano;elization Statistics 287 " ' " Society, Ladies' 288 " '' " Reports respecting 288,289 ' " " " Oliicers and Statistics 290 O. General Assembly — Constitutitn of 7 ,, Election & Status of Moderators of 8 „ Barrier Act 8 „ List of Moderators of 8 „ Clerks of 6,9 „ Standing Orders of 6, 64 „ Committee on Business, Appointment of 6 „ Appointment of Committee constituting 7 Government Grants to Denon)inational Colleges, respecting 5 H. Haliday, James — Protest & Appeal of, vs. Presbytery Lan- ark & Renfrew with Action of Assembly 44, 45, 46 Halifax — Presbyterian College 126 ,, ,, Historical Statement 126 „ „ Otiicers of 129 „ „ General Regulations of 130 „ „ Statistics of 134 Hamilton & London, Synod of 163 " " vs. Presbytery Stratford with action of Assembly 55 Home & Foreign Missionary Operations, As to 4, 254, 291 Houston, Rev. S — Reference in re case of, with Action of Assembly 30,38,40 Hvmnology, respecting < 376 I. Indians of North- West, Mission to 311 " Juvenile Missions 327 Interim Clerks of General Assembly, Election of 6 In Memoriam 355 J. Judicial Cases 29-60 " Committees, Appointment of 41,44,46,48 " " Causes remitted to... 41, 44, 48, 52, 54, 55 " " Reports and Decisions of. . . 41,42,43,45, 46, 48, 50, 53, 55, 58 " " Dissent re-appointment of 48 Juvenile Indian Missions 327 387 Page. Knox College, Toronto 88 Historical Statement 88^ Officers of 92 Admission of Students 92 Theo'ogical Curriculum 93 Scholarships 94, 97 Degree of B . D., Regulations respecting 95 Preparatory Literary Course 98 Residence of Students 99 Summary of By-laws 99 Statistics 101 Resolution ofG. Assembly respecting 102 Ladies' Colleges 143 Lanark and Renfrew, Presbytery of, re difficulties Knox Ch. Perth, with action of Assembly 44, 45, 46 Latin Thesis, Overture as to 378 Lawson, Rev. S. G.— Appeal Pres. P. E. Island m re, with action of Assembly 57, 58 Legislation with regard to rights of property 4 Lumbermen, Mission to. See Missions. M; Macdonnell, Rev. D. J. — Reference in re case of with action of G. Assembly . 31-38 Manitoba College 136 " Historical Statement 136 « Officers of 138 " Curriculum 138 '* Regulations Affecting Students 140 " Statistics 142 " Presbytery of 168 " Missions, Resolutions Respecting 267 " " Superintendent, Appointment of 267 Rules Guiding 269 " Church and Manse Building Fund, Rules for 270 " " Board of, Appomted 271 Maritime Provinces, Svnod of 150 " Ministers' Widows' & Orphans^ Fund... 337 Marriage with Deceased Wife's Sister, Respecting 379 Miscellaneous Decisions of G. Assembly 359- Ministers, Number of Joining the Union 5 388 Page. Ministers' Questions at Ordination or Induction of 22 " Admission of from other Churclies 24-29 " Act for Reception of from other Churches 24 « Received " '' *' 26 " Sp-r-cial cases of Reception from other Churches.. 27 " Index of— See Synods, Rolls of 156 " Their place of Birth, date of Ordination, &c.. 169-250 « Retirement of, &c 250-253 " Legislation Relating to Retirement of 250 " Permanent Act " '* 251 " Permitted to Retire 252 " Professors & Officers in College 221 " Agents of the Church 252 " Otherwise without charge 253 " Summary relating to 253 " Widows' & Orphans' Fund see " Benevt Funds". Missions 254 '* Their relation to United Church 4 " Union Resolution respecting ., 254 *< Home 254 Regulations respecting 254 Instructions to Presbyteries respecting 259 Committee Instructions to 260 Resolutions of Assembly respecting 261, 262, 265, 266, 269, 273. Committees, Conveners of 275 Statistics 275 Mission to Lumbermen 275 Historical Statement 275 Resolutions of Assenihlv 276 Transferred to Synod .' 276 Report respecting 277 Missions, Foreign 291 " Resolutions of Assembly respecting, 291, 293, 294, 295, 300, 302, 329 " Proposed Regulations anent 291 " Regulations respecting in Central India 296 " Report of Committee on Reports of 292 " Committees 303 « Fields 303 " Eastern Section 304 " Statistics 311 389 Page. Missions, Western Section 311 " Chart of 318 " Treasurer's Report 330 " General Facts respecting Protestant 331 Missionaries Foreign on Presbytery Rolls 251 •« & Probationers ." 25a Moderator ot G. Assembly, Election of First 6 Moderators of " Their election & status 8 « of " List of 8 Modes of Worship 3 Montreal Presbyterian College 103 « Historical Statement. 103 « Officers of 105 " Regulations affecting students 106 " Historical Curriculum 107 « Literay 115 " Degree in Divinity, Regulations respectmg .. 110 «•' Fellowships, &c 112 " Statistics 119 Montreal and Ottawa Synod of 154 Morrin College, Quebec ' 121 " Historical Statement 121 « Officers of 122 *« Theological Department, Regulations, Scholar- ships &c 125 " Arts Department,Regulations, Scholarships &c. 125 " Statistics 125 New Hebrides Mission : 304 O. Officers of General Assembly 8 Opening Services to consummate union I Ordination, Induction and License, respecting 22,24 Organ, reference concerning 29 Ottawa Ladies' College 143 " " Historical Statement 143 " " Courses of Instruction 143 " " Conservatory of Music ; Graduation, &c. .. , 145 " " Board of Management 146 P. Paris Presbytery of, reference from in re J. H. Simpson with. action of Assembly ,.....« 30 390 Page Paris Presbytery of, reference from, in re Rev. R. Chambers with action of Assembly 53 Pastor Emeritus, title of — not sanctioned 251 Phillips, Mrs. reference from Synod af Toronto and Kingston with action of Assembly 50,53 Presbyteries.. Boundaries of 12-15 *'* Changes in 15-20 Presbytery Rolls — Reference to Certain Names on 29 *' Presbyterian Record," respecting 377 Prerbyterians, Other in Canada 383 Prince Edward Island Presbytery, Appeal in re Rev. S. G. Lawson with Action of Assembly 57-58 Probationers & Missionaries 253 " — Regulations Anent 349 Professors & Officers in Colleges 252 Queen's University & College — Kingston GG „ ,, Historical Statement 66 „ „ Officers of 71 „ „ Council of 73 „ „ Regulations affecting Students 73 „ „ Faculty of Theology it Curriculum. . . 78 „ ,, Degree of B.D Regulations