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The Canadian Congregational Year Book

1900-01

Twenty- Eighth Annual Volume <^.**''ff " ^ />^'(

REV. J. P. GERRIE EDITOR

TORONTO:

Printed for the Congregational Publishing Company

by Dudley & Burns, n Colborne St.

1900

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, " The breaking waves dashed high

1,^1 ^' I ^ / r^^ ( On a stern and rock-bound coast,

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Their giant branches toss'd ; And the heavy night hung dark

The hills and waters o'er, When a band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England shore.

What sought they thus afar ? Bright jewels of the mine ?

The wealth of seas, the spoils of war ? They sought a faith's pure shrine.

Aye, call it holy ground. The soil where first they trod.

They have left unstain'd what there they found- Freedom to worship God."

" One i8 your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren." — Jesus.

PREFACE.

IHE Year Book for 1900-01 is now commended to the churches. We have timed its appearance when pastors and church members will have returned from their vacations, ready for a vigorous campaign of Christian service. One of the first requirements for better and more aggressive work is a careful perusal of the reports of the churches and societies. In this way past failures may be avoided, and the successes made more pronounced in days to come. The bond of fellowship between the churches will also be strengthened, and our Canadian Congregationalism made more effective in extending the Kingdom of God.

Toronto, September, 1900.

CONTENTS.

PAGE

Preface 3

Postal Information 5

A Popular Catechism 8

Congregational Principles 10

Conduct of Business .... 11

Congregational Dates 15

Prominent Congregationalists 17

English " 18

United States " 22

Congregational Institutions 26

General Statistics 28

Tables for Canada ■ 29

Congregational Churches in Canada and Newfoundland 35

Congregational Ministers in Canada and Newfoundland 36

District Associations 37

Congregational Record for Canada 40

An Editorial Survey 44

Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec 49

Constitution 50

Churches 53

Members 54

Record of Meetings 55

Report of Annual Meeting 57

Chairman's Address 75

Canada Congregational Missionary Society 86

Constitution 88

The Annual Meeting 91

Reports 93

Subscriptions 116

Canada Congregational Foreign Missionary Society 129

Constitution 130

Annual Meeting , 132

Reports 133

Contributions 149

Congregational College of Canada 160

The Annual Meeting 165

Reports 167

Contributions 180

Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 189

Statistical Report 197

Canada Congregational Woman's Board of Missions 202

Woman's Board of N. S. and N. B 204

Provident Fund Society 208

Publishing Company 213

POSTAL SERVICE.

POSTAL INFORMATION.

A letter once posted becomes the property of the person to whom it is addressed.

Address all complaints to the Postmaster. With a view to facilitate inves- tigation, always transmit the envelope of a letter which is the subject matter of inquiry.

Letters for the United States should bear the name of the State as well as that of the Post Office.

Letters addressed to mere initials, or fictitious names, will not be delivered unless addressed in care of a resident or to some box in the Post Ofl&ce.

The public are cautioned against doing up book packets in envelopes notched at the ends or corners ; nor must the postage stamp be attached to both wrapper and contents. The contents of a book packet must be tied or fastened up to permit inspection.

FIRST CLASS MATTER,

Letters addressed to places in Canada, Newfoundland and United States, 2 cents per oz. , or fraction thereof.

Great Britain (by Canadian or New "i'ork Mail Steamers), 2 cents per ^ oz., or fraction thereof.

Drop letters, where there is free delivery by carriers, 2 cents per oz. Where no delivery by carriers, 1 cent per oz.

Letters addressed to places in Canada must be at least partially prepaid, and those addressed to the United States must be prepaid at least a full rate (2 cents), otherwise they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office,

Letters addressed to places in Canada and partly prepaid, will be forwarded, subject on delivery to double the amount of unpaid postage.

RE-DIRECTED LETTERS.

Re-directed letters are not liable to any additional postage, if handed back to the Post Office with a changed address as soon after delivery as possible, pro- -vided always the change in the address is not to a place where the postage rate is higher. Re-directed letters should not be dropped into a Post Office Box unless additional postage has been put on.

POST CARDS.

For Canada and the United States, 1 cent each. For Great Britain, New- foundland, and all Postal countries, 2 cents each. Reply Cards, for Canada and the United States, 2 cents each. Nothing must be attached to a Post Card.

Private Post Cards, under certain regulations as to size and material, may be prepaid by affixing on each a 1 cent stamp, for Canada and the United States ; and by a prepayment of 2 cents, may be sent to a certain number of countries.

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SECOND CLASS MATTER.

Newspapers and Periodicals posted from the office of publication are half a cent per pound, to regular subscribers in Canada, the united States and New- foundland.

Newspapers and Periodicals published not more frequently than once per week, and addressed (for regular subscribers) to post offices within a circular area of 40 miles in diameter, the centre of which must either be the place of pub- lication or some point not more than 20 miles distant therefrom, are exempt.

British periodical publications, and other foreign publications, can be re- mailed by newsdealers to subscribers in Canada, at the bulk rate of 1 cent per lb.

THIRD CLASS MATTER.

NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS.

Transient newspapers for any place in Canada or United States, I cent per 4 oz. ; but a paper not more than 1 oz., will go for ^ cent. For Great Britain and other countries in the Postal Union, 1 cent per 2 ozs.

BOOKS, ETC., AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTER.

The postage on Books, Pamphlets, Circulars (wholly in print), occasional publications, etc., addressed to Canada, is 1 cent per 4 ozs. To the United States, Newfoundland, Great Britain and all other countries, 1 cent per 2 ozs. Circulars, typewritten, are liable to letter rate.

The postage on Printed Stationery, Printers' Proof Sheets, Maps, Prints, Drawings, Engravings, Lithographs, Photographs, Sheet Music (whether printed or written, including Music Books, whether stitched or bound), etc., addressed to Canada, the United States, Newfoundland, Great Britain, or any European country, is 1 cent per 2 ozs. No package must exceed 2 feet in length by 1 foot in width or depth. The limit of weight for Canada and United States is 5 lbs., for other Postal Union countries, 4 lbs.

Seeds, Cuttings, Bulbs, Roots and Scions or Grafts, can only be sent to the United States as 5th Class matter : when posted for delivery in Canada, the postage is 1 cent per 4 ozs., and the limit of weight 5 lbs.

PATTERNS AND SAMPLES.

Bona fide Patterns and Samples of Merchandise, not exceeding 24 ozs. in weight, may be sent to any place in Canada at 7 cent per 6 ozs. Must be put up so as to admit of inspection.

Packages of tea, etc. , posted as samples, must not exceed ^ lb. in weight.

The limit of weight to United Kingdom is 5 lbs. ; limit of size, 2 feet in length by 1 foot in width or depth.

FOURTH CLASS MATTER.

Comprises such articles of general merchandise as are not entitled to any lower rate of postage. Postage 1 cent per oz., or fraction thereof. Limit of weight 5 lbs.; of size, 2 feet in length by I foot in width or depth. Must he open to inspection, and there must be no correspondence enclosed (except invoices and accounts).

POSTAL BEGULATI0N3, 7

PARCEL POST.

Closed parcels may be sent to places in Newfoundland, Jamaica, theJUnited Kingdom, Japan, and all other countries and colonies with which the United Kingdom maintains a parcel post. No correspondence must be enclosed. A customs' Declaration of the contents and value of each parcel must be filled up at the Post Office by the sender.

Parcels for Newfoundland must be prepaid 15 cents per lb., or a fraction of a lb.; limit of weight, 7 lbs. For Great Britain, 16 cents for the first lb., and 12 cents for each additional lb. Limit of weight, 11 lbs.

REGISTRATION.

The fee on letters, and on all classes of articles addressed to places in Can" ada and all countries to which matter may be registered, is 5 cents. Receipts should be obtained for all registered matter.

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POST OFFICE SAVINGS BANKS

are established at many Post Offices. Interest three per cent.

Any sum over $1.00 can be deposited.

MONEY ORDER OFFICE.

In sending money by mail, it is always best to transmit by Money Order, when possible. Postal notes may also be used. If sent by letter, it should always be registered.

COMMISSION ON MONEY ORDERS.

If not exceeding $2. 50 3c.

Over $2 50 and up to | 5 4c.

"5 " 10 6c.

" 10 " 20 10c.

" 20 " 30 12c.

" 30 " 40 . . . 15c.

Over $40 and up to $ 50 20c.

50 60 70 80 90

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70.

80.

90.

100.

.24c. .28c. .32c. .36c. .40c.

No single Money Order, payable in the Dominion of Canada, can be issued for more than $1 00 ; but as many of $100 each may be given as the remitter requires. Limit on American Orders, $50 ; on British and Foreign Orders, $50. The rates of Commission on British and Foreign Orders, as follows : —

530 not exceeding $40 40c.

40 " 50 50c.

If not exceeding $10 . . Over $10 " 20... " 20 " 30...	. . . 10c. ...20c. .. 30c.	Over
	FOREM	}N MAILS

The postage to all countries included in the Universal Postal Union is as follows : —

Letters, per ^ oz., 5 cents ; Post Cards, 2 cents ; Books and Newspapers, 1 cent per 2 ozs. ; Registration, 5 cents.

CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

A POPULAR CATECHISM.

1. What was the difference between the Pilgrims and Puritans ?

The Pilgrims, mainly of the middle class, were Separatists from the Church of England, and were driven from their homes by persecution. The Puritans, somewhat higher in social posi- tion, desired reformation within the Church of England itself, and those who came to Massachusetts Bay in 1628 and later broke their connection with the English Church, did so only after such a reformation proved impracticable.

2. Who were the best-known Pilgrims ?

John Robinson, William Bradford, John Carver, Edward Winslow, William Brewster, Miles Standish, John Alden.

3. Who were the best-known Puritans ?

John Endicott, John Winthrop, Thomas Hooker, Richard Saltonstall, George Phillips, John Cotton, Richard Mather.

4. What are the two great principles of Congregation- alism ?'

The autonomy of the local church ; the fellowship of the churches.

5. What are some of the waymarks in American Con- gregational history ?

The colonizing of New England ; the Antinomian Contro- versy ; the Cambridge Synod ; the Halfway Covenant ; the Saybrook Platform ; the Great Awakening ; the Unitarian Schism ; the Plan of Union with Presbyterians ; the Establish- ment of Foreign and Home Missions ; the Modern Era of Expansion and Unification.

6. What names deserve special remembrance as those of men who have explained, vindicated and sJiaped the Congrega- tional polity ?

John Cotton, Thomas Hooker, John Davenport, the three Mathers, — Cotton, Increase and Samuel, — John Wise, Ezra Stiles, Thomas C. Upham, Leonard Bacon, Henry M. Dexter, Alonzo H. Quint.

7. What are two distinguishing characteristics of Con- gregationalism ?

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Its regard for education and its missionary zeal.

8. What proof is there for this statement ? Congregationalists founded nearly all the New England

colleges, and have planted schools on a liberal scale throuthout the Southern and Western States, being the first to invade Mormondora. Congregationalists have expended in educational >^v

work in the South more money than all the other denomjna- .,^^ )// tions conbined. Through General Armstrong they built up the i% J^

most famous school for negroes and Indians in the world. The^r ^--^ .^ \ theological seminaries stand at the head of institutions of iiheir i ~ ^._ | kind. They have given to the country masters of their aj^t 5a 'j^ '^ ! ^ all departments of literature. They are issuing a steady stre^ai ^ , V'\ of high-grade periodical publications. . '^^'> 'V tccfc^

Congregationalists founded the first foreign missioliary ■' ''' '^ society in this country, have sustained a great and ever-increas- ing Home Missionary work, have produced the most successful evangelists, — among them Finney, Nettleton and Moody, — and have taken the lead in newer forms of Christian work, such as institutional churches, college settlements, and rescue missions.

9. What do Congregationalists require for church mem- bership ?

Evidence of repentance for sin, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and a renewed life.

10. What range of freedom is allowed ?

Individual interpretation of the Scriptures accepted as the rule of life ; choice between immersion and sprinkling in baptism as preferred ; the use or the rejection of liturgical forms ; decision by the individual of mooted questions touching conduct within the limits of pure morals.

11. What is the attitude of Congregationalism toward other branches of the Christian Church ?

Congregationalism recognizes all evangelical bodies as parts of the general Church of Christ. It has aimed to live in peace and sympathy with them, co-operating, as far as possible, in all good works. A Congregationalist, Rev. W. W. Patton, D.D., originated the Evangelical Alliance, and the denomination has favored all wise efforts looking to greater organic unity.

— The Congregationalist Handbook.

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CONGREGATIONAL PRINCIPLES.

The following are Congregational principles of church government as formulated in the report of the Committee on Manual to the National Council of the United States : .1 / /^ ' ' 1. The Church Universal. — The visible church universal '"4§ Composed of those who, believing themselves to be born of the Sp.irit, publicly confess their faith in Christ as their Saviour and Lord. All Christians, being equally related to the Head of tbe Church, are equal in all rights and privileges., and should be iti communion with one another.

,2. The Seat of Church Power. — Neither is a single universal church government claiming authority, nor one which is national, provincial, diocesan or synodical, warranted by the word of God ; but only local congregations (i.e. churches) of believers. These particular churches have all needful power of self-government under Christ, but are to be in recognized com- munion and co-operation with each other ; including all evan- gelical churches of whatever name, which will accept such fellowship.

3. The Local Church. — Those believers who dwell together in one place become a church by their recognition of each other, and their mutual agreement to observe Christ's ordinances in one society. (Platform of 1865.)

4. The Fellowship of the Churches. — But inasmuch as all evangelical churches should be in communion one with another, they should extend to each other the formal recogni- tion of that fellowship, and manifest it by assisting each other with advice and necessary help, by consulting together in all matters of common concern, and by co-operating in work for the advancement of Christ's kingdom.

5. The Christian Ministry. — Men who in the judgment of the churches are called of God to the ministry of the Word, are by these to be set apart to that service with prayer and laying on of hands. The apostolic injunction, " Lay hands suddenly on no man," requires that due examination be first made as to natural gifts, education, knowledge of the Scriptures, Christian experience, and the divine call to preach the Word. Nor is any man to be regarded as retaining fellowship as an ordained minister unless he remain in orderly connection with some body of churches capable of certifying their continued approval.

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. 11

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS.

Ecclesiastical bodies act under the ordinary rules for the transaction of business in deliberative assemblies. These are collated in manuals, like those of Gushing and Roberts, and are a kind of common law. It is to be assumed that they are in force unless special rules or by-laws interfere.

Permanent organizations, holding stated meetings, commonly have a prescribed method for entering on business. If the officer whose duty it is to call the meeting to order is not present, any member can do it, but the oldest member present may consider that the duty devolves on him.

Ecclesiastical Transactions.

Formation of a Church.

When several persons desire to form themselves into a church, they may appoint a committee to call a council to which the question shall be submitted. They should present to the council their reasons for forming a new church, amcmg which should be their ability to sustain stated worship, the creed which they propose to adopt, and the covenant into which they propose to enter. If the council approve the movement it can constitute the church and admit it to Christian fellowship. The following is a proper form for a letter missive on such an occasion :

Place and date To the Congregational

Church in

Beloved Brethren : — The Great Head of the Church having inclined a number of believers here to think it their duty to associate themselves as a Congregational Church, they request you by pastor and delegate to meet in council at [house of meeting desiginated] in [locality designated] on the day of .... 19. . . . at [hour of day] to review the action which has already been taken, and to consider the expediency of the further action proposed. Should you deem it expedient you

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are desired, in connection with appropriate public exercises, to organize a church and extend to it the fellowship of the Con- gregational Churches. Wishing you grace, mercy and peace.

Your brethren in Christ,

Committee in behalf of the proposed Church.

Here should follow a list of the Churches and persons invited to sit in the Council.

Admission of New Members.

It is the belief of Congregationalists that only the regener- ate should come to the Lord's Table. Those, therefore, who unite on the confession of their faith should be examined as to their Christian experience and be admitted only on evidence of a change of heart. The examination may be before the church as a whole, or before a committee appointed by and reporting to the church. Persons admitted to a church by letter are accepted on the testimony of other churches as to their Christian character.

The Dismission of Mevfibers.

Persons who have entered into covenannt with a church can be released only by death, although any one may be excom- municated for breach of the covenant. But church members, in good and regular standing, may transfer their relations from one church to another. This is done by letters of dismission and recommendation. Since the connection with the church giving the letter is not severed till the letter is accepted by the church receiving it, it is well that there be attached to the letter a form to be filled and returned to the church by which it was given announcing its reception.

The following forms are generally used :

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS. 13

Name of Church

Place Date

To the Church of

Dear Brethren :

This certifies that is a member

of this Church, in good and regular standing, and as such

at own request, is dismissed from us, and affection- ately recommended to your care and fellowship, and when we

are duly advised of reception by you,

special relation to us will be dissolved.

Wishing you grace, mercy and peace in behalf of the Church

-.. Clerk.

19....

This Certifies that by letter from . , . . ;

Congregational Church of

was received into the membership of the ,

Church on 10

Fill up and return this Certificate promptly to

". . . . Clerk.

A letter of admission should ordinarily contain the name of the church to which the member asking dismission is recom- mended. A dismission to the churches in general should be avoided.

Church Discipline.

Ofienses against good order in the church are usually spoken of as of two kinds ; private and public.

It is the duty of the church to free itself, as far as possible, from complicity with offenses of either kind. Private offenses should be privately removed, unless the church is compelled to

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take public notice of them. If anyone is aware that his brother has aught against him he is to leave everything, — the " gift before the altar," — and first be reconciled to his brother. When an offender fails to make reparation, the injured one is to go to him and " show him his fault." If harmony is not restored the process of discipline laid down in Matt, xviii : 15-17 is to be pursued. Public offenses require church action from the first. Any member of the church may make charges against the delin- quent, or the church may appoint some one to make them. In case of scandalous offenses the church should promptly exclude the guilty one, 1 Cor. v : 3, 5-13 ; 2 Thess. iii : 6. For some sins evidence of true penitence cannot be given at once. In all cases of discipline the charges of delinquency should be clearly stated in writing. In the church action by which a member is excluded the reasons for exclusion should be definitely set forth so as at any time to justify its decision.

Calling a Council.

The following form of a letter missive may be used in call- ing d council to ordain or install the pastor :

Teh Congregational Church in

TO the Congregational Church in

Sendeth Greeting.

The Great Head of the Church has united us, and the con- gregation statedly worshipping with us, in the choice of Rev.

as our pastor, and he has

accepted our invitation to that office. We, therefore, request your attendance, by pastor and delegate, at our church on the

day of at o'clock,

to examine the candidate, to review our proceedings, and to advis3 us in reference to the same ; and, if judged expedient, to conduct the installation [ordination] services.

[Here should follow a list of the churches and persons in- vited to take part in the council.]

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SOME CONGREGATIONAL DATES.

1582. Browne's " Statement of Congregational Principles " published.

1583. John Coppin and Elias Thacker suffered martyrdom by hanging at Bury St. Edmund-^, London.

1586. John Greenwood and Henry Barrowe, imprisoned at London.

1588 The Martin Mar-Prelate Tracts

1592. First known modern Congregational church organ- ized in London.

1593. Greenwood, Barrowe and Penry suffered martyr- dom by hanging. Other members imprisoned.

1595. The Congregational church at Amsterdam, Holland.

1602. Congregational church organized at Gainsborough, England.

1606. Scrooby church organized. Gainsborough church removed to Amsterdam, and 1607-08 the Scrooby church did likewise.

1609. John Robinson, with members of the Scrooby church, settled at Leyden.

1620. Pilgrims left Leyden, July 21 ; sailed in Mayflower from Plymouth, September 16 ; landed at Plymouth, Mass.. Dec. 21.

1629. Second Congregational church in America, at Salem.

1630. First Church at Dorchester, Mass.

1654. Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England.

1685. Sir Edmund Andros seized Old South Meeting House, Boston, for Episcopal services.

1701. Yale College founded.

1727. Jonathan Edwards ordained at Northampton.

1769. Dartmouth College founded.

1775. The first Congregational church in Newfoundland orjianized at St. Johns.

1778. Andover College founded.

1795. The London Foreign Missionary Society founded.

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1801. The first Congregational church organized in Lower Canada, at Quebec.

1805. The first Sunday School in Canada, by the Congre- gational church in Quebec.

1810. American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- sions founded.

1819. The first Congregational church organized in Upper Canada, at Frome.

1821. Amherst College, founded,

1830. The first Congregational church in Australia.

1831. Organization of Union of England and Wales. 1833. Oberlin College founded.

1838. The commencement of the Congregational College of Canada.

1847. Beloit College, founded.

1848. Iowa College, founded.

1858. Chicago Theological Seminary, founded.

1847. Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick founded.

1853. Canada Congregational Missionary Society formed, by union of Societies previously existing in Upper and Lower Canada. Union of Ontario and Quebec organized.

1856. The Canada Congregational Provident Fund estab- lished.

1871. National Council of the Churches of the United States, instituted at Oberlin.

1874. The Congregational Publishing Company, Toronto, incorporated.

1877. The Woman's Board of Missions of N.S. and N.B. instituted.

1881. First Christian Endeavor Society, at Williston Congregational Church, Portland, Me. The Canada Congrega- tional Foreign Missionary Society formed.

1886. The Canada Congregational Woman's Board of Mis- sions formed.

1891. First International Congregational Council, London, England.

1899. Second International Congregational Council, Bos- ton, Mass.

1900. Various Congregational activities, to mark the in- coming century.

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PROMIJNENT CONGREGATIONALISTS.

Other names might be given almost indefinitely. The clas- sification is by no means exclusive ; the same name in repeated instances might be given in other classes, perhaps more appro- priately than in the one in which it appears.

Preachers. — Jonathan Edwards, William Jay, John Angell James, Lyman Beecher, Henry Ward Beecher, R. W. Dale, Wm. M. Taylor, Richard Salter Storrs, Joseph Parker, Newman Hall, Charles A. Berry, George A. Gordon, Richard F. Horton.

Evangelists. — Ashael Nettleton, Charles G. Finney, John White, Dwight L. Moody, E. P. Hammond.

Theologians. — Horace Bushnell, J. Pye Smith, Ralph Wardlaw, J. Baldwin Brown, Edward A. Park, A. M. Fairbairn, Lyman Abbott.

Missionaries. — John Eliot, John Williams, Robert Mor- rison, Robert MofFatt, David Livingstone, Henry Lyman, David Brainard, Cyrus Hamlin.

Hymnologists. — Isaac Watts, Philip Doddridge.Ray Palmer, Timothy Dwight, James Morison, Phoebe H. Brown, Samuel Walcott, Benjamin Tappan, J. E. Rankin.

Philosophers. — John Locke, Mark Hopkins, Noah Porter, Julius H. Seelye.

Philanthropists and Reformers. — John Howard, John B, Gough, Graham Taylor, Jane Addams.

Sociological Writers. — Washington Gladden, Josiah Strong, Richard T. Ely, Samuel L. Loomis, Robert A. Woods.

Statesmen. — Oliver Cromwell, Sir Harry Vane, President John Adams, Nelson Dingley, Albert Spicer,

Jurists. — Theodore Woolsey, Benjamin V. Abbott, David J. Brewster.

Devotional Writers. — Thomas C. Upham, Austin Phelps, F. B. Meyer, Dr. E. N. Kirk.

Workers and Writers for Young People. — Francis E. Clark, H. Clay Trumbull, Asa Bullard, F. N. Peloubet, George M. Boynton.

Writers of Fiction. — George W. Cable, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, J. G. Hollan'l, Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Other Authors. — John Milton, Daniel De Foe, John Bunyan, Charles Carleton Cofiin.

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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

ENGLISH CONGREGATIONALISTS.

REV. A. M. FAIRBAIRN, D.D.

Principal A. M. Fairbairn, of Mansfield College, is easily the foremost theologian of to-day. Impartial and competent critics have assigned to him this honorable position. As a preacher he can bombard his audience for almost any length of time, and that without a single note. As an author his works are in all the best theological libraries, where readers of every denomination can profit from his strength and clearness of thought.

ENGLISH CONGREGATIONALISTS.

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REV. H. ARNOLD THOMAS, M.A.

Rev. H. Arnold Thomas, of Bristol, the retiring Chairman of the Congregational Union of England and Wales, is a man whom Congregationalists deliglit to honor. In the pulpit his utterances are marked by beauty of expression and clearness of thought. As a pastor and citizen, Mr. Thomas is beloved by all, and the very highest words are freely spoken of his nobleness of heart and soul.

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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

MR. ALBERT SPICER, M.R

The record of Mr. Spicer is an honorable one. Some years ago he ably filled the chair of the Congregational Union of England and Wales, and has long been prominent in the counsels and work of the denomination. In the English Parliament his career has been marked by untiring efforts to advance every social and reform movement. Mr. Spicer is an example of statesmen who are needed to-daJ^

ENGLISH CONGREGATIONALISTS.

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REV. D. BURFORD HOOKE.

Our Canadian Congregationalism has no truer friend than the Rev. D. Burford Hooke, of the C9lonial Missionary Society of London, England, whose visit to Canada one year ago is remembered with pleasure. His too short sojourn in the Dominion was fully used in visiting the churches between the Atlantic and the Pacific, and few men could have done as much in so short a time. Since his return to England, Mr. Hooke has been very actively furthering the interests of our work in Canada.

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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOoK.

UNITED STATES CONGREGATIONALISTS.

HON. S. B. CAPEN, LL.D.

Mr. Capen, whose portrait appears above, is the new presi- dent of the American Board of Foreign Missions, and has for many years been a leading spirit in Congregational circles. To the Presidency of the Board he will bring the ability and energy which have marked his private business, his efforts for education, municipal reform and Christian work. As a speaker he is able and effective, and makes good use of his talents.

UNITED STATES CONGREGATIONALISTS.

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REV. FRANUIS K CLARK, D.D.

Dr. Clark, founder and president of the Christian Endeavor Society, needs no introduction to the reader. His work is world wide, and it will be interesting to those unacquainted with the fact, to know that his birth-place was in Canada.

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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

HON. J. B. ANGELL, LL.D.

President Angell, of Michigan University, the presiding- otHcer at the recent International Council, is well known as one of the leading educationists of the day. In affairs of state he has also been prominent, having served with great efficiency^ and that at a trying time, as Minister to Turkey.

REV. F. A. NOBLE, D.D., CHICAGO.

Moderator of the National Council.

26 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

CONGREGATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, 1900-1901.

Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec. — Chairman for 1900, Mr. Edmund Yeigh, Toronto. Chairtaan for 1901, Rev. J. H. George, D.D., Montreal. Sec-Treasurer, Rev. John P. Gerrie, 90 Langley Avenue, Toronto.

Next meeting in Toionto, June, 1901.

Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. — Ghafrman, Rev. J. M. Austin, Brooklyn, N.S. ; Secretary, Rev. Jacob W. Cox, Lower Selmah, N.S. ; Treasurer, Mr. Charles E. MacMichael, St. John, N.B.

Congregational College of Canada, Montreal. — Prin- ci^sa^, Rev. Joseph Henry George, D.D., Montreal ; Secretary of Board, and of the College, Rev. E. Munson Hill, D.D., 25 Cres- cent St., Montreal ; Treasurer, Thomas Moodie, 30 St. John St., Montreal.

Canada Congregational Missionary Society. — Presi- dent, Charles Gushing, Montreal ; Secretary, Rev. Wm. Mc- intosh, Ottawa ; Treasurer, Charles R. Black, Bank of Toronto Cham'.ers, Montreal.

Canada Congregational Foreign Missionary Society. — President, Rev. T. B. Hyde, Toronto ; Secretary, Rev. E Munson Hill, 25 Crescent St., Montreal ; Treasurer, Rev. Wm. T. Gunn, Embro, Ont.

Woman's Board of Missions. — President, Mrs. D. Macal- lum, Kingston ; Secretary, Mrs. J. D. Nasmith, 207 Bloor St. E., Toronto ; Treasurer, Miss Rhoda Jones, 3 Edward St., Montreal.

Woman's Board of Missions, N.S. and N.B. — President, Rev. Joseph Thackeray ; Treasurer, John Cowan ; Secretary, W. J. Barnes, St. Johns, Nfld.

Provident Fi'nd Society. — President, Charles Alexander, Montreal ; Secretary-Treasurer, Thomas Moodie, 30 St. John St., Montreal.

Congregational Publishing Company. — President, John C. Copp, Toronto ; Editor of Year Book and of Canadian Congregationalist, and Secretary, Rev. J. P. Gerrie, 90 Langley Ave., Toronto ; Treasurer, Mr. George Pim, 57 Alexander St., Toronto.

CONGREGATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. 27

Colonial Missionary Society.— ^Secretor^/, Rev. D. Bur- ford Hooke, Memorial Hall, Farringdon St., London, England.

London Missionary Society, — Foreign Secretaries, Rev. R. Wardlaw Thompson and Rev. George Cousins; Office, 14 Blomfield St., London Wall, London, England.

Congregational Union of England and Wales. — Sec- retary, Rev. William James Woods, Memorial Hall, Farringdon St., London, England.

CoNGREGA lONAL Union OF SCOTLAND, — Secretary, Rev- W. Hope Davidson, 30 George Square, Edinburgh,

Congregational Union of Ireland. — Secretary, Rev, James Cregan, Knock Croom, Belfast, Ireland.

National Council of the Congregational Churches of the United States. — Moderator, Rev. F. A, Noble, D.D., Chicago.

American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- sions.— Secretaries, Revs. Judson Smith, D.D. ; Charles H, Daniels, D.D. ; James L. Barton, D.D. ; Treasurer, Frank H. Wiggins ; Office, Congregational House, Boston, Mass. Receipts for i899, $644,200 89.

Congregational Sunda.y School and Publishing So- ciety.— Secretary, Rev. George M. Boynton, D.D. ; Office, Con- gregational House, Boston, Mass. Receipts for last year, $63,078.91,

Congregational Home Missionary Society. — Secretaries, Rev. Joseph B. Clark, D.D. ; Rev. Washington Choate, D.D. ; Office, Fourth Avenue and 22nd St., New York. Receipts for yearendiDg March 31st, 1900, $516,245.79,

American Missionary Association. — Secretary, Rev. A, F. Beard, D.D,, Fourth Ave., and 22nd St., New York, Income for past year, $297,681.98.

Congregational Church Building Society. — Rev. C, H, Taintor, Chicago, Field Secretary. Receipts for 1899, $247,- 307.38.

Congregational Education Society. — Secretary, Charles O. Day, Congregational House, Boston. Receipts for last year, $147,372.

28 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

GENERAL CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS.

I. BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.

In the Dominion of Canada and the Island of Newfound- land there are two Congregational Unions ; 5 Associations ; 122 Churches; 105 Ministers, 17 of whom are not in pastoral work, and 5 are on Foreign Missions fields.

II. ENGLAND AND WALES.

England and Wales have one Congregational Union, meet- ing in London in May, and in some place in the provinces in Autumn. London has a Metropolitan Congregational Union, 388 churches, mission rooms and stations, with 220,363 sittings.

There are 54 County Associations, 2,890 ministers (includ- ing London as above) ; seating accommodation for 1,636,269 persons , 4,592 churches and mission stations.

III. SCOTLAND.

Scotland has one Congregational Union, 202 churches, of which 7 are without pastors. There are 7 ministers' associa- tions, 206 ministers, of whom 30 are without pastoral charge.

IV. IRELAND.

Ireland has one Congregational Union ; 46 churches ; 28 ministers, of whom six are without charge ; 96 preaching stations, at which the various ministers preach, assisted by 41 lay preachers. Church members, 2,265.

V. CHANNEL ISLANDS.

One Congregational Union ; 1 1 churches, in three of which the services are in English, the others in French ; 8 ministers, 5 without charges.

Total. — The English Congregational Year Book for 1900 says : " There are 8,132 ministers in the British Isles. Of these

GENERAL CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICS. 29

289 are temporarily without pastoral charge, 68 aie engaged in tutorial or other professional work, 53 are secretaries, and 307 have retired from pastoral duty. Evangelists and Lay Pastors, as returned by County Associations, 221." Total Congrega- tional Churches for the British Isles, as per this year's published returns, 4,851.

VI. UNITED STATES.

I'he number of Congregational churches in the United States, as given in the U. S. Congregational Year Book for 1900, is 5,604. Ministers, 5,614, of whom 1,959 are not in pastoral work. Number of church members, 629,874 ; in Sun- day schools. 682,907. Number in Christian Endeavor Societies, 191,753.

VII. AUSTRALASIA.

In Australia and New Zealand there are 7 Congregational Unions, 326 churches and preaching stations, 204 ministers, including 45 without pastoral charge.

VIII. MADAGASCAR.

Before the French obtained possession of the Island, there were 909 native Congregational churches, under the "charge of the London Missionary Society, and 400 self-supporting Con- gregational churches ; with 4,600 day-schools.

IX. HAWAII.

These islands contain about 60 Congregational churches, with a membership of 7,000. The Theological Institute at Honolulu educates ministers both for the home and foreign field. These islands have, within twenty years, been so entirely Christianized, under the efforts of the American missionaries, that now the Hawaiian Evangelical Association sustains mission- aries on the Marquesas and Gilbert Islands.

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34i CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

MA.NITOBA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA.

No Statistics Received.

Winnipeg, Central. — Pastor, Rev. J. B. Silcox, settled June, 1900; building brick, sittings 900, value S35,600; parson- age valued at $4,500.

Winnipeg, Maple St.— Pastor, Rev. W. A. Vrooman, settled early in 1899. Evening attendance about 115.

Brandon.— Rev. Geo. Brett has just begun work, so that no report is available. Building frame, and valued at 83,000.

Wetaskiwin, Alta.— Pastor, Eric Ostergren, settled 1898. Membership, 42.

Vancouver.— Pastor, Rev. J. H. Bainton, settled 1897. Building, frame, sittings, 500.

Victoria.— Pastor, Rev. Fred Payne, settled 1898. Mem- bership of church, 55.

Nelson.— Pastor, Rev. Wm. Munroe. A commodious new building is in course of erection. Evening congregations of 500.

NEWFOUNDLAND.

Home Missionary Society, in connection with the Colonial Missionary Society. President, Rev. J. Thackeray, St. John's.

Board of Education and Teachers' Training School. Chairman, Rev. J. Thackeray. Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Duley.

Churches.

St. John's, Queen's Road.— Founded 1775 ; Pastor, Rev. J. Thackeray, settled 1897.

Twillingate.— Founded 1877 ; Pastor, Rev. J. Squires.

The other churches and stations are Random, Fortune Bay,, Pool's Cave and Little Bay East. 1

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES,

35

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES IN CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND.

Alton, Ont. Ayers Flat, Que. Barrie, Ont. Belwood, Ont. Beach Meadows, N.S. Bowmanville, Ont. Brandon, Man. Brantford, Ont. Brigham, Que. Brooklyn, N.S. Burford, Ont. Caledon, South, Ont. Chebogue, N.S. Churchill, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Cold Springs, Ont. Cowansville, Que. Dais ton, Ont. Danville, Que. Eaton, Que. Edgar, Ont. Economy, N.S. Edgeworth, Ont. Embro, Ont. Erin, North, Ont. Fitch Bay, Que. Forest, Ont.

Forest, Lake Shore, Ont. Fortune Bay, Nfld. Franklin Centre, Que, Frome, Ont. Garafraxa, Ont. Georgetown, Ont. Granby, Que. Guelph, Ont. Hamilton, First, Ont. '* Immanuel.

Hawkesbury, Ont, Hemford, N.S. Howick, Ont.

Humber Summit, Ont. Kelvin, Ont. Keswick Ridge, N.B, Kincardine, Ont. Kingsport, N.S. Kingston, First, Ont, Bethel.

" Calvary. Lanark, Ont. Lennoxville, Que. Listowel, Ont. Little Bay, East, Nfld, Liverpool, N.S. London, First, Ont.

" Southern, Ont. Maitland, N.S.

" South, Manchester, N.S, Manilla, Ont. Margaree, N.S, Martintown, Ont, Maxville, Ont, Melbourne, Que. Middleville, Ont. Milltown, N.B. Milton, N.S. Montreal, Calvary, Que.

" Emmanuel.

" Pt. St. Charles.

" Westmount.

'« Zion.

" Amherst Park. New Durham, Ont. Noel, N.S. Ottawa, First, Ont,

" Welcome -Zion. Paris, Ont. Pine Grove, Ont. Pleasant River, N S. Random, Nfld.

Rugby, Ont. Sarnia, Ont. Scotland, Ont. Selmah, Lower, N.S. Sheffield, N.B. Sherbrooke, Que. Speedside, Ont. Stanstead, South, Que, Stouffville, Ont. Stratford, Ont, St. Andrews, Que. St. Catharines, Ont. St. John, N.B. St. Johns, Nfld. Toronto, Bond St., Ont.

" Broadview Ave. Hope,

" Northern.

" Olivet.

" Parkdale.

" Western.

" Zion. Truro, N.S. Turnberry, Ont. Twillingate, Nfld. Ulverton, Que. Vancouver, B.C. Victoria, B.C. Vankleek Hill, Ont. Warwick, Ebenezer, Ont.

Zion. Watford, Ont. Waterville, Que. Wingham, Ont. Winnipeg, Central, Man.

" Maple Street.

Wetaskiwin, Alb. Woodstock, Ont. Yarmouth, N.S.

36

CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS IN CANADA AND NEWFOUNDLAND.

Ashdown, Charles R., Stouffville, Ont. Alexander, J. L., Mlddleville, Ont. Austin, J. M., Brooklyn, N.S. Baker, W. Moulding, Woodstock, Ont. Bainton, J. H., Vancouver, B.C. Ball, G. W., Liverpool, N.S. Beavis, H. S., D.U., Hamilton, Ont. Braine, A., Margaree, N.S. *Barker, Enoch, 4 Simpson Ave.,

Toronto. •Barker, Joseph, De Bee, N.B. Barnett, J. H. , Bowmanville, Ont. *Black, Robert K., Granby, Que. *Black, James R., Kingston, Ont. Bolton, Charles E., Belwood, Ont. Botterill, E M. C, Barrie, Ont. Braithwaite, E. E., Yarmouth, N.S. Brett, George, Brandon, Man. Brown, J. L., Wood Bay, Man. *Clarke, William F., Guelph, Ont. Claris, William H. A., London, Ont. Coburn, D., Kingsport, N.S. Collins, William, Kincardine, Ont. Cox, Jacob W., Lower Selmah, N.S. Craig, S. S., Toronto, Ont.

Creelman, Harlan, Ph.D., Montreal. Currie, Walter T., African Mission. Craik, Galen, H., Waterville, Que.

Daley, James T., Maxville, Ont.

Day, Benjamin W., St. Andrews, Que

Day, Frank J., Sherbrooke, Que.

Dufif, Charles, Toronto.

Extence, George, Hamilton, Ont.

*renwick, Kenneth M., Westmount, Que.

Forbes, T. R., Listowel, Ont.

Cerrie, John P., 90 Langley Ave., Toronto.

•Goddard, Henry, Milton, N.S.

Oottin, J. W., Wingham, Ont.

Cordon, J Logan, Toronto, Ont.

*Gray, Matthew S., Laurel, Ont.

Cunn, William T., Embro, Ont.

*George, J. H., D.D., Cong. College, NIontreal.

Gilroy, W. E., Toronto.

Hambly, D. D., Melbourne, Que.

Hay, Robert, Eaton, Que.

Hamilton, D. S., 39;^ Bourgeois Street,

Montreal. Hill, E. Munson, D.D., 25 Crescent

Street, Monti'eal. *Hindley, John I., Ph D., Guelph, Ont. Hindley, William J., Guelph, Ont. Hopkin, Robert, Westmount, Que. Horsey, Harold I., Ottawa. Hyde, T. B., 64 Isabella St , Toronto. Johnston, Wallace, Franklin Centre, Que. Kelly, xMatthew, Edgar, Ont. Leggette, Thomas, Kingston, Ont. Lewis, J. T., Tilbury, Ont. Tjennox, A. M., Kingston, Ont. *Macallum, Daniel, Kingston, Ont. Macallum, F. W., Turkey Mission. Mair, John A. , Manitoba. Mason, H. E., Georgetown, Ont. Main, Arthur W., Danville, Que. Margrett, Albert, Burford, Ont. Mc('uaig, Joseph A. C, Toronto. MacCoU, Evan C. W., Manitoba. McCormack, A., Cold Springs, Ont. McGuire, John, East Toronto. Macintosh, William, Ottawa. Macintosh, David C, Lanark, Out. Mackenzie, George A., Stratford, Ont. McKillican, John, Montreal, Que. McLean, Thomas D., Milltown, N.B. , Moore, Churchill, Milton, N.S. Murrman, A., Montreal, Que. *Morton, John, 85 Hannah St. W.,

Hamilton. Munroe, T. A., Brigham, Que. Munroe, W., Nelson, B.C. Oakley, E. C, London, Ont. Ostergren, Erik, Wetaskiwin, Alb. Pritchard, William S., Granby, Que. Pedley, Hugh, Montreal, Que. Pedley, .James W., Toronto, Ont. Pedley, Hilton, Japan Mission. Pollock, A. F., Speedside, Ont. Purdon, D. W., Chebogue, N.S. Read, W. F., African Mission. Read, George E., Stanstead, Que *Reikie, Thomas M., Wiarton, Ont. Richardson, A. W., M.D., Kingston, Ont •Robinson, Robert, Wiarton, Ont.

DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS.

ST

Routliffe, C. H., Watford, Out. Ross, A. B., Keswick Ridge, N.B. Rose, Edwin, Ayers Fiat, i^almou, John, Toronto. Secord, A., Forest, Ont. Silcox, Edwin D. , Paris, Ont. Skinner, George, Frome, Ont. Smith, William W., Brantford, Out. Silcox, J. B., Winnipeg, Man. Squires, John, Random, Nfld. *Syke3, Simeon, Frederickton, N.B. Shaver, M. A., Cobourg, Ont. Taylor, W. A., St. Catharines, Ont.

* Not in pastoral office.

Thomas, H. F,, Toronto. Thackeray, Joseph, St. Johns, Nfid. *Unsworth, Joseph, 80 First Ave.,

Toronto. Unsworth, Joseph K. , Hamilton, Ont. Vrooman, W. A., Winnipeg, Man. Warriner, W. Henry, D.D., 7 Shuter

Street, Montreal. Watt, R. G. , T^'itch Bay, Que. Watson, W. H., Cowansville, Que. *Wood, John, Ottawa. Whyte, George M., Pleasant River,

N.S.

DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS. I. WESTERN ASSOCIATION, ONTARIO.

Next Meeting, Stratford, October, 1900.

Rev.

W. H. A. Claris,

John Morton,

J. T. Daley, B.A.,

A. Margrett,

W. W. Smith,

J. K. Unsworth, B. A

H. S. Beavis, D.D.,

W, M. Baker,

G. A. Mackenzie,

MEMBERS.

Rev. C. R. Ashdown,

" A. F. McGregor, B. A.

" C. E. Bolton,

" J. I. Hindley, Ph.D.

" W. J. Hindley,

" E. D. Silcox,

" W. F. Clarke,

" E. C. W. McCoU,

" G. Skinner,

Rev. J. Scholfield, Ph.D., , " M. Kelly,

" A. F. Pollock, , "J. McGuire,

" J. W. Goffin,

" W. T. Gunn, M.A.. B.D.

" E. C. Oakley.

Brantford,

Burford,

Belwood,

Embro,

Forest,

Frome,

Fergus,

Garafraxa,

Guelph,

London Distribt. Tilbury, London, First, London, Southern, Frome, Woodstock, Embro.

ASSOCIATE CHURCHES. Hamilton, First, Hamilton, Immanuel, Kincardine, Listowel, London, First, London, Southern, New Durham, Paris, Scotland,

Speedside,

Sarnia,

Stratford,

St. Catharines,

Turnberry,

Wingham,

Woodstock,

Watford.

Brantford District. Stratford District.

Brantford,

Paris,

Burford,

New Durham,

Kelvin,

Scotland,

Hamilton, First,

Hamilton, Immanuel,

St. Catharines.

Stratford,

Listowel,

Wingham,

Turnberry,

Kincardine,

Howick.

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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

GuELPH District.

Lambton District.

Guelph,	Garafraxa,	Sarnia,	Plympton
Speedside,	Belwood.	Forest,	Ebenezer,
Fergus,		Watford, Lake Shore,	Warwick.

HOME MISSIONARY COMMITTEE.

Revs. J. K. Unsworth, Hamilton, and W. J. Hindley, Guelph.

II. TORONTO DISTRICT ASSOCIATION, ONTARIO.

Next Meeting, Cobourg, October, 1900.

Alton,

Barrie,

Bowmanville,

Churchill,

Edgar,

Georgetown,

Humber Summit,

ASSOCIATE CHURCHES.

Pine Grove, Rugby,

South Caledon, StouflfviUe, Toronto, Zion,

Bond St.

Toronto, Northern, " Western, " Olivet, " Parkdale, " Hope, " Broadview Ave.

President — Rev. J. P. Gerrie, 90 Langley Ave., Toronto. Treastirer— Mr. W. J. Stibbs, 55 Charles St. , Toronto. Begktrar — Mr. William Revell, 618 Ontario St., Toronto.

The Association is one of chxirches. All members of Congregational churches, within the bounds of the Association, whose churches give to the funds of the Association an annual contribution, are members of the Association.

III. EASTERN ASSOCIATION, ONTARIO.

Rev. H. I. Horsey, " W. Macintosh, •' D. C. Macintosh,

MINISTERS.

Rev. A. W. Richardson, " D. Macallum, " J. L. Alexander.

CHURCHES.

Maxville, Middleville and Rosetta, Kingston, Calvary,

Martintown, Kingston, First, Ottawa, First,

Lanark, *' Bethel, " Welcome Zion.

Secretary— Rev. William Macintosh, Ottawa.

DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS.

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IV. QUEBEC ASSOCIATION.

MINISTERS.

Rev. E. M. Hill, D.D.,

11 John McKillican,

II Thomas Hall,

1. W. H. Warriner, D.D.

M A. W. Main,

.. R. G. Watt, B.D.,

1. G. H. Craik, B.A.,

.1 G. E. Read,

11 W. Macintosh,

1, T. A. Munroe, B.A.

11 W. Johnston,

M B. W. Day,

.1 F. J. Day, B.D.,

Ayers Flat,

Brigham,

Cowansville,

Danville,

Eaton,

Fitch Bay,

Franklin Centre,

Rev.'R. Hay,

II R. Hopkin,

11 R. K. Black,

11 D. S. Hamilton, B.A.,

M J. H. George, D.D.,

11 J. L. Alexander,

.1 W. H. Watson,

„ W. S. Pritchard, B.D.,

„ Hugh Pedley, B.A. ,

11 Harlan Creelman, Ph.D.,

1, Edwin Rose, Ayers Flat,

11 A. Murrman, Montreal.

ASSOCIATE CHURCHES. Granby, Montreal, Emmanuel,

11 Calvary,

11 Zion,

Pt. St. Charles,

M Bethlehem,

Melbourne,

St. Andrews,

Stanstead, South,

Sherbrooke,

Waterville,

Maxville,

St. Elmo.

Moderator — Rev. Thomas Hall.

Scribe — Rev. Frank J. Day.

V. MONTREAL CONGREGATIONAL CLUB,

President — Rev. Joseph Henry George, D. D.

Vice-President — Mr. T. B. Macaulay.

Secretary — Mr. A. R. Grafton.

Treasurer — Mr. Thomas Moodie.

Executive — The above officers, with Messrs. Charles Cushing,

R. S. Weir, R. W. McLachlan, aud the Chairmen of

Lookout and Reception Committees. Lookout Committee — Rev. E. M. Hill (Chairman), Rev. D. S,

Hamilton, Rev. Dr. Warriner, Rev. R. Hopkin, Mr. George

Lyman. Reception Committee — Mr. Charles Gurd (Chairman), Mr. C. T.

Williams, Mr. G. S. Wilson, Mr. R. G. Hood, Mr. Em.

Ohlen.

VI. EASTERN ASSOCIATION, NOVA SCOTIA.

ASSOCIATE CHURCHES.

Kingsport,

Economy,

Maitland,

Maitland South, Lower Selmah, Noel,

Margaree, C.B. Manchester.

40 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

CONGREGATIONAL RECORD FOR CANADA.

I. ORDINATIONS, INSTALLATIONS ETC.

Eev. Wallace Johnston, ordained, Franklin Centre, July 4, 1899.

Rev. Frank Foster, began work at Hope Church, Toronto, July 15, 1899.

Rev. J. L. Gordon, ordained at St. John, N.B., Sept. 5, 1899.

Rev. A. M. Lennox, began work, Kingston, Bethel, September 1, 1899.

Rev. J. W. Pedley, installed at Western Church, Toronto, September 8, 1899.

Rev. J. W. Goffin, installed at Wingham, September 11, 1899.

Rev. J. M. Austin, began work at Brooklyn, N.S., September 15, 1899.

Rev. A. Murrman, installed at Zion Church, Montreal, Oct. 12th, 1900.

Rev. Thomas Leggette, began work at Kingston, Calvary, November 1, 1899.

Rev. J. T. Daley, began work at Maxville, November 12, 1899. Installed,

October 1. Rev. E. C. Oakley, began work at London First, January 1, 1900. Reception,

January 16. Rev. Edwin Rose, began work at Ayers Flat, December 8, 1899. Installed,

February 17, 1900. Rev. A. Margrett, installed at Burford, January 17, 1900. Rev, D. D. Hambly, installed at Melbourne, January 29, 1900. Rev. W. A. Taylor, installed at St. Catharines, February 22, 1900. Rev. Hugh Pedley, began work at Emmanuel Church, Montreal, April 1, 1900.

Installed, April 16. Rev. Wm. Munroe, ordained at Emmanuel Church, Montreal, April 29, for home

missionary work at Nelson, B.C. Rev. T. R. Forbes, began work at Listowel, May 1, 1900. Rev. W. E. Gilroy, began work at Broadview Avenue, Toronto, May, 1900. Rev. T. A. Munroe, ordained at Brigham, Quebec, Tune 15, 1900. Rev. J. E. Silcox, began work at Central Church, Winnipeg, June 10, 1900. Rev. A. E. Prior, began work at Wingham, July, 1900.

II. RESIGNATIONS, ETC.

Rev. John McGuire. Kincardine, July 30, 1899.

Rev. J. W. Pedley, London, First, August 31, to accept Western, Toronto.

Rev. Charles Duff, Brooklyn, September 3, 1899, to return to Toronto.

Rev. J. M Austin, to accept Brooklyn, N.S., Council, September 12, 1899.

Rev. J. P. Gerrie, Broadview Avenue, Toronto, October 16, 1899, to devote

himself wholly to editorship of The Canadian Oongregationalist. Rev. J. T. Daley, Burford, October 31, 1899, to accept Maxville. Rev. Thomas Hall, Melbourne, to accept Island Pond, Vt., Council, Nov. 15,

1899.

CONGREGATIONAL RECORD FOR CANADA. 41

Rev. C. Moore, Ayers Flat, Dec. 3, 1899, to accept Milton, N.S.

Rev. Hugh Pedley, Winnipeg, Central, March 15, 1900, to accept Emmanueb

Montreal. Rev. Morgan Wood, Bond Street, Toronto, April 30, 1900, to accept Plymouth

Church, Cleveland. Rev. H. S. Beavis, Hamilton, First, May 1, 1900. Rev. John McGuire, Alton, Ontario, May 1, 1900. Rev. John A. Mair, Howick, June 30, 1900. Rev. J. W. Goffin, Wingham, May, 1900.

Rev. John Scholfield, Brantford, June 30, 1900, to return to England. Rev. A. F. McGregor, June 30, 1900, Superintendency of C. C. M. S. Rev, J. L. Gordon, St. John, N.B., August 31, 1900, to accept Bond Street,

Toronto.

ASSOCIATIONS, UNIONS, ETC. Western Ontario Association, Burford, Oct. 17-18, 1899 ; Guelph, April 11 and

12, 1900. Toronto District Association, Georgetown, October 17, 1899 ; Toronto, April 10,

1900. Quebec Association, Waterville, October 31-November 1, 1899 ; Montreal, April

16-17, 1900. College Opening, October 2, 1899 ; address by Rev. Professor Creelman. Closing,

April 17, 1900 ; address by Rev. Hugh Pedley. Montreal Club, Annual Meeting, August 29, 1900. Various other meetings. Woman's Board of Missions of Ontario and Quebec, Embro, May 30-31, 1900. Woman's Board of Missions of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Kingsport,

July 13, 1900. Union of Ontario and Quebec, Montreal, June 6-11, 1900. Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Kingsport, July 11-16, 1900. Montreal Congregational Sunday School Association, May, 1900. First meeting. Conference on Biblical Studies, Toronto, June 26-28, 1 900.

SPECIAL SUNDAYS.

College, October 8, 1899 ; C. C. M. S., February, 1900.

C. C. F. M. S., April 8, 1900 ; C. C. M. S., in Sunday Schools, May 6, 1900.

CHURCH HAPPENINGS.

Amherst Park, Montreal, opened November 12, 1899. Renwick Church organ- ized, January 22, 1900.

Special Anniversaries — Frome, November 12, 1900, 80 years; Danville, Novem- ber, 1899, 70 years ; Cobourg, December 11-12, 1899, 65 years ; Western, Toronto, February 25-26, 1900, 25 years ; Granby, February 10-11, 1900, 70 years ; Emmanuel, Montreal, June 11, 25 years.

42 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

Evangelistic Meetings — Forest, Toronto, Montreal, Scotland, Stouffville, Pleasant River, Boynton, Speedside, Edgar, and other places.

PERSONALS.

Mr. C. T. Williams elected President of the Montreal Y. M. C. A., and Messrs.

T. J. Wilkie and Frank Yeigh, Directors of Toronto Y. M. C. A. Mr. W. D. Lighthall, elected Mayor of Westmount. Degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred on Rev. J. H. George, Ph.D. ; Rev. W.

H. Warriner, M.A., by C. C. C, Montreal; Rev. Morgan Wood, M.A.,

Mt. Alliance College, Ohio ; Rev. E. M. Hill, M.A., Beloit, Wisconsin;

Ph.D. on Rev. J. Scholfield, of Brantford, and Ph.B. on Rev. W. A-

Vrooman, of Winnipeg. Rev T. B. Hyde, elected President, and Rev. H. F. Thomas, Secretary of the

Toronto General Ministerial Associition. Student R. J. Blyth, B.A , Deacon Wilfred Dougall, and Nurse Affleck, go with

Contingent to South Africa. Rev. J. D. McEwen takes up mission work in South America. Dr. A. y. Massey and Mr. R. G. Moffatt leave Montreal July 26, 1899 ; reach

Chisamba, October 25, 1899. Mrs. Currie and Mrs. MofiFat leave in May, 1900, for Chisamba. Miss Maggie Melville returns for Canada, May 28, 1900.

OBITUARY.

Mr. James Woodrow, St. John, N.B., June 12, 1899, aged 67 years. Church Clerk, 1861-1897. Treasurer of Union of N.S. and N.B. for many years. Prominent and active in all denominational work.

Mrs. John McRae, Dunham, Quebec, July 19, aged 86. A consistent member of the Cowansville Church for over thirty years, and beloved by all.

Mrs. Charles Green, of Broadview Avenue Church, Toronto, July, 1899. With her husband, the founder of the S. S. which became the church. A faithful, devoted member.

Mr. Archibald McKillop, September, 1899. A pioneer of church work at Inver- ness. Full of years and service, and honored by Protestants and Catho- lics alike.

Mrs. Julia Black, Hamilton, November, 1899. After a lingering illness, borne with fortitude and patience, she entered her rest.

Mr. Thomas J. Tuck, Sherbrooke, November 7, 1899, aged 56. An honored public spirited citizen, and an influential cliurch member.

Mr. Walter Blue, Sherbrooke, November 19, 1899. Another worthy citizen, successful manufacturer, and leading church member.

Rev. Wm. M. Barbour, D. D., ex-Principal of C. C. C. in Montreal, at Maiden, Mass., December 5, 1899. A strong theologian, scholarly, remembered for richness of thought, beauty of expression, and nobility of soul.

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Mr. John Archibald, of Granby, at Jacksonville, JFla , December 7, 1899, aged

61. A man of ability, integrity and marked charity. Mrs. R. K. Black, Granby, Dec. 14, 1899, aged 75. The beloved wife of Rev. R. K Black, whose long illness revealed her Christian faith, and the noble triumph of a useful life. Mrs. McLenaghen, Toronto, December, 1899; daughter of Rev. Joseph Uns-

worth. Genial, kind hearted, and sorely missed. Mr Charles Green, Broadview Avenue Church, Toronto, suddenly after attend- ing evening service, January 7, 1900. Founder of church. A model Superintendent, whose life was one of rare unselfishness and true great- ness. . . , Mr. George Taylor, Brooklyn, N.S., January 16, aged 79. Active in every good

work. Mrs. James Howell, wife of late Rev. James Howell, at Toronto, February 25,

1900. An example of true, unselfish and noble womanhood. Mrs. J. C. Copp, wife of Mr. Copp, President of the Publishing Company, and a .charter member of the Northern Church, Toronto, on March 13, 1900. A true helpmeet, a loving mother, and a hospitable f i lend, whose beautiful home was constantly open to Congregationalists visiting Toronto. Mrs. Mclndoe, of Granby, on March 18, 1900. Educated at Oberlin College,

and a most active temperance and Christian worker. Mrs. Wm. Boles, Speedside, March 29. An esteemed member of the church,

whose loss is keenly felt. Mr. Calvin Manning, at Franklin Centre, on March 30, 1900. A liberal sup- porter of the church for many years. Mr. A. K. Moore, March, 1900. One of the largest supporters of the Economy

Church, and most prominent of the Maritime Congregationalists. Mrs. George Boyd, Granby, March 25. aged 82. " Sagacious, sensible and God- fearing." She was a mother in Israel. Mr. John Craik, sr., of Franklin Centre, at Lacombe, Alta.. April, 1900. A

worthy man, whose death was deeply mourned. Mr Gideon Decker, of Lambeth, Ont., April 11, 1900. A member of Southern Church, London. An active temperance worker, and staunch Congregationahst. Mr. Francis Hall, of Bond Street Church, Toronto, May 16, 19(X), aged 82. "An honest man, a kindly, generous soul, a devoted spirit, a blameless life, wrote his biographer in the Canadian Conqregationalist. Mrs W. E. Croft, Middleville, June 20. 1900. Intelligent, devoute, and specially useful among the children of the S. S., where her training as a teacher did her good service. Mr. John Wickson, sr.. Olivet Church, Toronto, June 20, 1900, aged 84. One of the truly honored landmarks of Toronto Congregationalism. A man of sterling character, active in temperance and Christian work. Mrs. Richardson, (mother of Rev. A. W. Richardson, Kingston), Montreal, July 23, 1900. Hospitable, honored and beloved. A true friend of the stu- dents and her church. Dr. E. A. Grafton, Montreal, drowned, July 29, 1900. One of Montreal s prom- ising young physicians, and brother of A. R. Grafton, Secretary of Emmanuel Church. Mr. William Parker McKillican, son of Rev. John McKillican, August, 1900,

A well known and much respected commercial traveller. Pte. J. O. Hall, son of Rev. Thomas Hall, killed at Pekin, in assisting to reheve the besieged legations. A brave, courageous young soldier.

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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.

AN EDITORIAL SURVEY.

THE period since the last Year Book was issued has been a somewhat eventful one among the churches. A tour was made by Superintendent Mc- Gregor, Rev. D. Burford Hooke, Colonial Secretary, from Yarmouth, N.S., to far away Vancouver. Impor- tant changes have taken place in prominent pastor- ates in Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, Montreal and other places. Special evangelistic services were more general than during recent years, Vancouver Church. and cucouraging results have

been placed on record. Some of the churches, too, reached memorial milestones in their history, which were observed by inspiring and uplifting services. Altogether the church life has been marked with vigor and earnestness, and this sometimes in the midst of the most difficult surroundings.

The Association gatherings were as usual interesting occasions for fellowship, counsel and inspiration. The first meeting of the Toronto District Association was held at George- town, amid a continuous downpour of rain, yet the attendance was fair, the programme good and the fellowship most hearty. The next meeting was at the Western Church, Toronto, and was marked by most animated sociological discussions, and a farewell service in connection with the departure of Mrs. Currie and Mrs. MofFatt to Chisamba, Africa. The autumn meeting of the Western Association at Burford, was contemporaneous with the Georgetown meeting, and shared like experiences of wind, storm and rain, and was yet withal a profitable gathering.

AN EDITORIAL SURVEY.

45

The presence and addresses of Principal George, Superintendent McGregor and Mr. Thomas Moodie, who had come on from Georgetown on the second day were heartily welcomed in both places. The spring gathering at Guelph was also replete with interest, and marked another important feature in the life of the Western Ontario churches.

The autumn gathering of the Quebec Association at Water- ville, later in the month, was also part of the time treated to a heavy downpour of rain. The programme was varied, suggestive and ]jractical, as was that of the spring meeting in Emmanuel Church, Montreal. A particularly interesting feature in con- nection'with the latter meeting was the installation of Rev. Hugh Pedley, the pastor of the entertaining church.

Of the Unions the re- mark is sometimes heard, " It was the best meeting held." This may be quite true from the standpoint of the speaker. Some fea- tures undoubtedly showed marked improvement,while others were not all that could be desired. The dele- gation to Montreal by reason of the distance of many of the churches is usually small, but at the last Union the representa- tion to the eastern metro- polis was larger than it has been for many years. The spirit of this Union was good, the discussions being marked by a characteristic earnestness and brotherly good-will. Particularly

gratifying were the attend- _

ance at the morning prayer meeting, and the manifest desire of the members to come in living touch with one another and their common Master. The Maritime Union at Kingsport appears to

Edmund Yeigh, Chairman of Union of Ontario and Quebec.

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have been an uplifting gathering. Practical everyday questions were under discussion, while a strong evangelistic tone must have been manifest from the topics of different addresses. For detailed information of both Unions the reader is referred to their respective minutes.

The proceedings and reports of the Home Mis- sionar}'^ Society as recorded elsewhere,shouldbeof special interest to the reader. The resignation of Rev. A. F. McGregor as Superintendent, and the discontinuance of the office is to be regretted, but this step seemed in- evitable because of the in- adequate response of the churches. The subsequent resignation of the Secretary- ship by Mr. McGregor by reason of his removal to Newport, Vt, means the loss of an able official who has been long associated with the operations of the Society. To this office the Executive

Rev. \V. Mcintosh, Secretary of C.C.M.S. have Called the . ReV. Wm.

Mcintosh, Ottawa, whose zeal for Congregationalism and the prosperity of the churches has long been known. Mr. Mcintosh enters upon this office enjoying the confidence of his brethren, and will bring to the position the ability and energy which have marked his successful pastorates.

The College, as will be seen by the record, presents a most cheering outlook. The past session opened hopefully with another Professor, Dr. Harlan Creelman, on the teaching staff, whose year's work has abundantly justified the board in his appointment. The worth of the graduates of the College is being more and more recognized, since, during the past few months three of the foremost churches, Emmanuel, Montreal ; the First Church, Hamilton ; and the Central Church, Winnipeg have

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called to the pastorate, graduates of this Institution. Other responsible positions have been filled during the year by men of the College. These facts will give added interest to the work of the institution, as will the tour of the energetic Principal, Dr. George, which is now in progress in Western Ontario, as these final forms are being prepared for the press.

Foreign Missionary work has also been specially active and aggressive. In addition to the usual reports which are bright and hopeful, will be found a new one in con- nection with the Young Peo- ple's Department. Since the last Year Book was issued, Miss Helen Melville, Dr. A. Y. Massey and Mr. R. G. Moffatt, have landed at Chis- amba, Africa ; where good re- ports have come of their work. In May further reinforce- ments left us in the persons of Mrs. Currie and Mrs. Mof- fatt, who by this time are doubtlefes at their destination. The return of Miss Melville on furlough is now awaited,

and a glad welcome will be Rev. T. B. Hyde, President c.c.f.m.s.

given her, but it is to be regretted that serious ill-healch is the cause of her coming home. The presence of Rev. F. W. Macallum was also an inspiration to the annual meeting at Montreal, as it was to the Woman's Board at Embro. Of the latter organization too high words of praise cannot be written, and the reports elsewhere of the Embro and Kingsport meetings are commended to the reader.

The Publishing Company have also had a year of substantial progress as will be seen by the reports of the President and the late Secretary. The exacting duties in connection with a grow- ing church made it impossible for the Editor of The Gongrega- tionalifit to continue both his pastoral and editorial work. In

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response to a general call, and to the efforts of the Directors the latter position alone was made possible. Since then through the resignation of Rev. W. W. Smith, whose services have been most faithful and unselfish, the Editorship of the Year Book and the Secretaryship of the Company have been placed in the same hands. Too high praise cannot be accorded to Mr. Smith for his long and valuable service in connection with the Company. The one great need now is a much wider circulation of both the weekly paper and the Year Book.

Another organization which deserves better things from the churches is the Provident Fund Society. It is to the dis- credit of Canadian Congregationalism that more generous pro- vision is not made for aged ministers who have long borne the burden and heat of the day. The faithful servant of the churches, for every true minister is the servant of all, deserves better recognition at their hands. This Society provides an annuity of $100 for widows of deceased members, $20 each for sons under sixteen and daughters under eighteen years of age, and $100 to pastors complying with the requirements of the Society. These amounts are none to large, yet, with them is carried many a blessing. The membership however is small, and ministers are withheld from joining, doubtless for two reasons, an inadequate salary from which the annual payments can ill be spared, and the fear that large future demands upon the funds of the society will overtax its financial strength. These hindrances can easily be removed. There are few churches which are unable to make the annual payment for the minister, and a generous collection yearly from each church to the treasury of the society would insure beyond any doubt its financial strength. It is an easy and practical way for the churches to speak out the Master's message : " Well done good and faithful servant."

CONGREGATIONAL UNION

OF

ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.

OFFICERS FOR 1900-1901.

Chairman. For 1900— MR. EDMUND L. YEIGH, . . . Toronto, Ont. For 1901— rev. PRINCIPAL GEORGE, D.D. . . Montreal, Que.

Secretary-Treasurer. REV. J. P. GERRIE, B.A., . 90 Langley Ave., Toronto, Ont.

Statistical Secretary. REV. W. J. HINDLEY, Guelph, Ont.

Minute Secretaries. REV. A. MARGRETT and REV. R. G. WATT.

REV. J. K. UNSWORTH,

A. F. McGregor,

J. W. PEDLEY, GEO. EXTENCE, W. H. A. CLARIS, W. T. GUNN, C. E. BOLTON, M. A. SHAVER, R. HOPKIN, PRINCIPAL GEORGE,

Union Committee.

REV. J. P. GERRIE, „ T. B. HYDE,

MR. J. C. COPP, „ HENRY YEIGH, „ VV. WOODLEY, „ HENRY COX, „ A. ALEXANDER, „ H. O'HARA, „ E. J. JOSELIN. M J. D. NASMITH.

Preachers.

ANNUAL .sermon.

REV. J. K. UNS WORTH, B.A., Hamilton.

alternate ; REV. T. B. HYDE, Toronto.

Next place of meeting : — Northern Church, Toronto, June, 1901. 4

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CONSTITUTION.

I. — That the name of this Association be "The Congregational Union OF Ontario and Quebec."

II. — That it shall consist of Congregational or Independent Churches, and of ministers of the same church order who are either in the pastoral office, or (being members of Congregational churches) are engaged in evan- gelistic or educational service, approved or received at a general meeting, and those laymen who have been Chairmen of the Union and are members in any of their churches.

III. — That this Union is founded on a full recognition of the distinctive principles of Congregational churches, namely, the Scriptural right of every separate church to maintain perfect independence in its government and administration, and therefore, that the Union sliall not assume legislative or administrative authority, or in any case become a court of appeal.

IV. — That the following are the objects contemplated in its formation: — I. To promote evangelical religion in connection with the Congregational denomination. 2. To cultivate brotherly affection and co-operation in everything relating to the interests of the associated churches. 3. To establish a fraternal correspondence with similar bodies elsewhere. 4. To address an annual or occasional letter to the associated churches, accom- panied with such information as may be deemed necessary. 5. To obtain accurate statistical information relative to the Congregational churches throughout the British American Provinces. 6. To hold consultation on questions of interest connected with the cause of Christ in general.

V. — To promote the accomplishment of these objects, and the general interests of the Union, an annual meeting of its members shall be held, each of the associated churches being represented by two lay delegates ; the meetings to be held at such time and place as may be appointed at each annual meeting.

VI. — That the Officers of this Union be a chairman, secretary-treasurer, statistical secretary, minute secretary and committee, all to be chosen annu- ally from its members, who shall execute the instructions of the Union, and prepare a docket of business for the annual meeting.

VII. — That alterations may be made in this constitution at any annual meeting, providing that notice of such alterations has been given at the meeting next preceding.

STANDING RULES. 51

STANDING RULES.

1. — Applications for admission to the Union, whether by churches or ministers, should be made in writing ; and after having been read to the Union, shall be referred to a standing committee on membership. Churches so applying shall present the written recommendation of three members of the Union. Ministers bearing regular letters of dismissal from a kindred Congregational organization, and those who furnish evidence of having completed a course of study in the Congregational College of Canada, and having been ordained to the ministry, may be received at once on these grounds. Other ministers shall be required to bring proof of (1) their membership in a Congregational church ; (2) their ordination to the min- istry ; (3) if they have come from any other denomination, their good standing therein ; and they shall satisfy the membership committee in relation to their literary acquirements, and their doctrinal and ecclesiastical views. (4) Should the membership committee be sati«fied on these points and recommend the applicant for membership, the recommendation shall be filed with the secretary, and the application and recommendation shall then lie over until the next annual meeting, when a two-thirds vote of the members present shall be requisite for admission into membership.

2. — The Union shall meet annually on the Wednesday after the first Sab- bath in June, at 9 a.m., when, if the elected chairman be absent, a chairman pro tern, shall be chosen. After a devotional service, minute secretaries and reporters shall be appointed, the Report of the Committee presented, and the Standing Committee on Business, Membership, Nomination and Finance, chosen on nomination by the Committee of the Union. At 11 a.m., the Union will rise, to give place to the Canada Congregational Mis- sionary Society.

3. — On Wednesday afternoon the Union will hold no public session, in order that time may be given t > tlie wn'k of several committees.

4. — The Chairman's aMrtss alull hi delivered on Wednesday evening.

5. — On Thursday nr»rniii.; tin Cliiinnan for the next year shall be elected by ballot witho'ir, u .uuuiM >i. IJkllot papers shall be furnished to all members of the Uaioii pemiir. if r ijurad ; and the votes shall be counted by scrutinaers ap;>i>iute<l I)}- the c i,tirman. If no candidate have a majority of the votes c^»r, the iiamt-s of two persons having the highest number shall be reported, and Hiiother vote taken. The Union will adjourn at 11 a.m. on Thursday, in favor of the Canada Congregational Missionary Society.

6. — The meetings shall be daily opened and closed with prayer ; tho morning devotional exercises to t xiend to an hour.

7. — No motion shall be discussed unless seconded ; no member shall speak twice to the same motion without permission from the chair, ami every motion shall be presented in writing by the mover, if required by the chair.

8. —The members of the Union shall register their attendance with the Secretary in a book kept for this purpose. The minutes of the preceding

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day shall be read at the opening of each day's session, and the minutes of the last day at the close of the session.

9. — The church in whose locality the annual meeting shall be held, shall be requested to celebrate the Lord's Supper in connection with such meeting.

10. -On Monday evening, during the sitting of the Union, a public meeting of the Union shall be held, the programme of which shall be arranged by the Union Committee.

11. — Application shall be made by the Statistical Secretary, one month at least before the annual meeting, for statistics of the several churches, and a brief narrative of the state of religion among them, that he may prepare a condensed narrative of the whole for the annual meeting, and for publica- tion if so ordered.

12. — A collection for the funds of the Union shall be made annually in each church, on or near the Lord's Day prior to the meeting. From this source, the Finance Committee, after providing for other necessary expenses, shall pay in full, if possible, the travelling fares of its ministerial members (provided always that no member of the Union whether ministerial or lay, attending the meetings, shall receive anything for travelling expenses, unless such ministerial member shall have contributed not less than one dollar, and the church represented by the delegate not less than five dollars to its funds) ; or if unable to pay in full, shall deduct from the claim of each, such equal amount as may be found necessary ; such payment shall not be made until after the final adjournment, except with leave of the Union.

13. — The delegates from the Union to corresponding bodies, who may fail to fulfil their appointment by personal attendance, shall address these bodies by letter, communicating in substance such information and senti- ments as they would furnish if they were present at their annual convocations.

14. — All supplies of pulpits required during the Sunday in which the Union is in session, which are not otherwise provided for, shall be tilled by the Nomination Committee in connection with the pastor of the church where the Union is held, and a copy of such appointment shall be posted on the door of the church where the Union is assembled.

15. — In order to facilitate the introduction of properly accredited preach ers to churches connected with this Union which may require pulpit supply" the secretary is authorized to send to secretaries or pastors of churches a lis*' of preachers ; but on the understanding that only the names on the list shall be of those : — 1. Who are pastors of churches in connection with the Union. 2. Who have been students of the Canada Congregational College, and who have left that institution with the confidence of the College authorities. 3. Who are carrying on their studies at the College, but who are not certi&ed by the Principal or Secretary as qualified to undertake preaching engagements. 4. Who have been pastors connected with the Union, and who are still mem- bers of the churches of the Union. 5. Who are recommended by a District Committee. 6. Who are accredited by the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the British Colonies, or by any Local Association, or National organization in the United States of America. 7. Lay preachers and evangelists accredited by any District Association.

CHURCHES CONNECTED WITH THE UNION.

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CHURCHES CONNECTED WITH THE UNION.

Alton, Ont. Barrie, Ont. Belleville, Ont. Belwood, Ont. Bowmanville, Ont Brantford, Ont. Brigham, Que. Burford, Ont. Caledon, South, Ont. ( Canifton, Ont. Cobourg, Ont. Coldsprings, Ont.

Cowans ville, Que. Danville, Que.

Durham, Que. (b)

Eaton, Que.

Edgar, Ont.

Embro, Ont.

Erin, North, Ont. (c)

Fergus. Ont.

Fitch Bay, Que.

Forest, Ont,

Franklin Centre, Que.

Frome, Ont.

Garafraxa, First, Ont,

Georgetown, Ont.

Granby, Que.

Guelph, Ont.

Hamilton, First, Ont.

Hamilton, Immanuel,

flawkesbury, Ont. Rugby, Ont.

Howick, First, Ont. (e) Sarnia, Ont. Humber Summit, Ont. (/) Scotland, Ont.

Kelvin, Ont. Kincardine, Ont. {g) Kingston, First, Ont. Bethel, Ont. II Calvary, Ont.

a) Lanark Village, Ont. Listowel, Ont. London, First, Ont.

II Southern, Ont. Manilla, Ont. Martintown, Ont. Maxville, Ont. Melbourne, Que. Middleville and Rosetta,

Ont. Montreal, Zion, Que.

Emmanuel, Que. Calvary, Que. Pt. St. Charles. Amherst Park. Bethlehem, Q. (d) Newmarket, Ont. New Durham, Ont. Ottawa, First, Ont.

,1 Welcome-Zion,0. Paris, Ont. 0. Pine Grove, Ont.

Sherbrooke, Que. Speedside, Ont. Stanstead, South, Que. St. Andrews, Que. St. Catharines, Ont. Stouffville, Ont. Stratford, Ont. Tilbury, Ont. Toronto, Bond St., Ont.

Zion, Ont.

Northern, Ont.

Western, Ont.

Olivet, Ont.

Parkdale, Ont.

Broadview Ave.

Hope, Ont.

Concord Ave., 0. Turnberry, Ont. {h) Unionville, Ont. Vankleek Hill, Ont. Warwick, Ont. Waterville, Que. Watford, Ont. Wingham, Ont. Winnipeg, Man. Woodstock, Ont.

\a) "The Grange" P.O. (b) Ulverton P.O. (c) Orangeville P.O. (d) Craigsholm P.O. (e) Redgrave P.O. (/) Woodbridge P.O. (g) Tiverton P.O. (h) Wroxeter P.O.

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CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ONT. AND QUE.

MINISTERIAL MEMBERS OF THE UNION.

Alexander, J. L., Middleville, Ont. Barker, Enoch, Toronto, Ont. Barnett, J, H., Bowman ville, Ont. Beavis, H. S., D.D., Hamilton, Ont. Black, Robert K., Granby, Que. Black, J. R., B A., Kingston, Ont. Bolton,Chas.E.,CraigsholmP.O.,Ont. Brown, J. L., Wood Bay, Man. Clarke, W. F., Guelph, Ont. Claris, William H. A , London, Ont. Collins, Wm., Tiverton P.O. Craik, Galen H., Waterville, Que. Currie, W. T.,Chisamba,W. C. Africa. Daley, J. T., B.A., Maxville, Ont. Day, F. J., B.D., Sherbrooke, Que. Day, B. W., St. Andrew's, Que. Duff, Charles, MA., Toronto, Ont. Extence, George, Hamilton, Ont. Forbes, T R., Listowel, Ont. George, J. H , D D., Montreal, Que. Gerrie, John P., B.A., Toronto, Ont. Goffin, J. W., Wingham, Ont. Gray, M. S , Laurel, Ont. Gunn, W. T , M.A., Embro, Ont. Hall, Thomas, Island, Vt. Hamilton, D. S., B. A., Montreal, Que. Hay. Robert, Eaton, Que. Hambly, D.D. , .Melbourne, Que. Hill, E. M., D.D., Montreal, Que. Hindley, John L, Ph.D., Guelph, Ont. Hindley, W. J., Guelph, Ont. Hopkin, Robert, Montreal, Que. Horsey, H. I., Ottawa, Ont. Hyde, T. B., Toronto, Ont. Jackson, W. P., Barre, Vt. Johnston, William. Kelly, Matthew, Listowel, Ont. Macallum, I)., Kingston, Ont. Main, A. W., Danville, Que. Mair, J. A., Alberta.

Margrett, Albert, Burford, Ont. Mason, H. E., Georgetown, Ont. MacCoU, Evan C. W., Manitoba. McAdie, James, St. Andrews, Que. McCormack, A., Coldsprings, Ont. McCuaig. J. A. C, Toronto, Ont. McEwen, J. D., South America. McGregor, A. F., B A., Toronto, Ont. McGuire, John, East Toronto. Macintosh, William, Ottawa, Ont. Macintosh, D. C, Lanark, Ont. McKillican, John, Montreal, Que. McKinnon, J., Pilot Mound, Man. Moore, Churchill, Milton, Que. Mote, W. H., D.D. Morton, J., Hamilton, Ont. Peckover, Horace. Pedley, H., B.A., Montreal, Que. Pedley, J. W., B.A , Toronto, Ont. Pollock, A. F., Speedside. Pritchard, W. S., Granby, Que. Read, G. E., Rock Island, Que. Rose, PMwin, Ayers Flat, Que. Routliffe, C. H., Watford, Ont. Richardson, A. W.,M.D., Kingston, Ont. Salmon, John, B.A., Toronto, Ont. Scholfield, John, England. Silcox, E. D., Paris, Ont. Skinner, George, Frome, Ont. Smith, Wm. W., Brantford, Ont. Shaver, M. A., Cobourg, Ont. Thomas, H. F., Toronto, Ont. Unsworth, Joseph, Toronto, Ont. Uusworth, J. K., B.A., Hamilton, Ont. Warriner, W. H., B.D., Montreal, Que. Watson. W. H., Cowanaville, Que. Webb, Thomas, Toronto, Ont. W^oodj John, Ottawa, Ont. Wood, Morgan, M.A., Cleveland, Ohio. Wookey, C. A., Jamaica.

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MINUTES.

57

MINUTES OF THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL

MEETING OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF

ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.

The regular meeting of the Union was opened at Emmanuel Church, Montreal, on June 6th, 1900. The following members were in attendance during the meetings :

MINISTERS.

Alexander, J. L , Middleville, Ont.

Bolton, C. E., Garafraxa, Ont.

Collins, W., Kincardine, Ont.

Claris, W. H. A., London, Ont.

Day, F. J., Sherbrooke, Que.

Day, B. W., St. Andrews, Que.

Daley, J. T,, Maxville, Ont.

Duff, Charles, Toronto, Ont.

Extence, George, Hamilton, Ont.

Gunn, W. T., Embro, Ont.

George, J. H., D. D., Montreal, Que.

Gerrie, J. P., Toronto, Ont.

Hall, T., Island Pond, Vt.

Hamilton, D. S., Montreal, Que.

Hambly, D. D., Melbourne, Que.

Hay, R., Eaton, Que.

Hindley, W. J., Guelph, Ont.

Hill, E. Munson, D.D., Montreal, Que,

Hopkin, R., Westmount, Que.

Horsey, H. I., Ottawa, Ont.

Kelly, M., Edgar, Ont.

Mair, J. A., Howick, Ont.

Margrett, A., Burford, Ont. Macallum, D., Kingston, Ont. Macintosh, W., Ottawa, Ont. McKillican, J., Montreal, Que. McGregor, A F., Toronto, Ont. Main, A. W., Danville, Que. Munroe, T. A., Brigham, Que. Pedley, Hugh, Montreal, Que. Pedley, J. W., Toronto, Ont. Pollock, A. F. , Speedside, Ont. Pritchard, W. S,, Granby, Que. Read, G. Ellery, Rock Island, Que. Richardson, A. W.. Kingston, Ont. Rose, Edwin, Ayer's Flat, Que. Scholfield, J., Ph.D., Brantford, Ont. Shaver, Melville A., Cobourg, Ont. Thomas, H. F., Toronto, Ont. Unsworth, J. K., Scotland, Ont. Wood, John, Ottawa, Ont. Warriner, Prof. W . H. , D. D. , Montreal, Watson, W. H., Cowansville, Que. Watt, R. G., Fitch Bay, Que.

DELE .AXES.

Barrie, R. A. Thomas Cobourg, J. P. Field, Walter Baker Coldsprings, W. J. Eagleson Cowansville, Que., Mrs. W. H. Watson Eaton, J, A. M. Rankin Embro, Ont., G. A. Munroe Fitch Bay, Que., Mrs. R. G. Watt Forest, Ont., W. H. L. Marshall Granby, Que., 0. B. Streeter Guelph, Ont., John Goldie

Montreal, Calvary, Andrew Keir,

R. M. McLachlan Montreal, Emmanuel, R. A. Kydd Montreal, Pt. St. Charles, Charles

Cushing Montreal, Amherst Park, Brandon

Greenaway, W. J. Wilson Ottawa, First, R. Thackray Ottawa, Welcome-Zion, G. W. Patterson Sherbrooke, John McNicol

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Hamilton, First, John Black St. Andrews, Wm. H. Gates

Kincardine, Ont., Miss A. J. Macallum Toronto, Bond St., Wm. McCartney, Lanark, Ont. , A. F. Mcllraith J . W. Clarke

Maxville, Ont., Thos. McEwen, Toronto, Northern, John C. Copp

J. P. xMcDougall Toronto, Western, Wm. Woodley

Middleville, Ont., Robert Affleck Toronto, Zion, Geo. Roper

Montreal, Zion, S. P. Leet, George S. Tilbury, J. R. Lewis

Wilson Westmount, Hugh Vallance

Personal Members. — Mr. S. P. Leet, Montreal ; Mr. Edmund L. Yeigh, Toronto.

Corresponding Members. — Revs. S. N. Jackson, Barre, Vt. ; J. W. Bow- man, London, Eng. ; F. W. Macallum, Marash, Turkey ; E. E. Braithwaite, Yarmouth, N. S. ; W. R. Harvey, Sheffield, N. B. ; W. A. Vrooman, Winnipeg, Man. ; W. A. Taylor, St. Catharines, Ont.

The devotional hour, from 9 a.m., was conducted by Mr. E<lmund L. Yei^h, Chairman. At 10 o'clock the Business Session was opened with prayer by Rev. John Wood, after which the Union Committee's report was adopted as follows :

Business Committee. — Revs. Wra. Mcintosh, J. T. Daley, Geo. Extence ; Mr. A. A. Alexander, and Mr. W. Woodley.

Membership Committee. — Revs. Dr. Warriner, Dr. Richardson, C. E. Bolton, W. T. Gunn, and Mr. J. D. Nasmith.

Nomination Committee.— Revs. J. W. Pedley, B. A., W. J. Hindley, R. Hopkin, Dr. George, and W. H. Watson.

Finance Committee. — Messrs, Wm. McCartney, Thos. Moodie, and J. C. Copp.

Minute Secretaries. — Revs. A. Margrett, and R. G. Watt.

Reporter for Congreyationalist. — Rev. .J. P. Gerrie, B.A.

In the absence of the Minute Secretaries, Rev. D, S. Ham- ilton was asked to act as secretary for the morning session.

Rev. J. P. Gerrie, Secretary of the Union, then presented his Annual Report, as follows :

FORTY- SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT.

59

THE FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT.

WITH OUR HOSTS.

HE Union meets this year under circumstances which promise a pleasant and successful gath- ering. It is opportune that Emmanuel Church, Montreal, should be the place of meeting at a time when the members can join in the services commemorating the organization twenty-five years ago, and rejoice in the advent to the pas- torate of Rev. Hugh Pedley, a man whom we all delight to honor. To church and pastor the heartiest congratulations are extended ; with the prayer that upon both the Master's blessing may con- tinually abide. To the sister Churches in the city we convey our greetings, and congratulate them over the extension of their boundaries as seen in a new church organization at each suc- ceeding visit of the Union. Eight years ago it was Point St. Charles, four years ago Westmount, and now it is Amherst Park. Nor will another centre of Congregationahsm — the College — be forgotten. Since our last meeting in Montreal the Principalship then vacant has been tilled, while two professors have been added to the teaching staff. Significant are these indications of progress, which we feel assured will be more marked in the days to come.

OUR LARGER WORK.

Upon the work at large the Statistical Secretary will report at another session of the Union, as will the Home and Foreign Missionary Societies at their annual meeting. It is fitting, how- ever, to record thankfulness for the measure of blessing which has been granted the Churches. Though this has not been all

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that could have been desired, yet in many places there have been manifest tokens of prosperity, and we believe that the Churches have been rewarded according to their faithfulness. Particularly gratifying are the activities of our young people, whose interests will receive due recognition on the programme of the Union. It is to be I'egretted, however, that several promi- nent pastorates are vacant ; but there aie indications that these will soon be ably and worthily filled. May the expectations be realized, so that with an unbroken front we may continue our work in the sisterhood of Churches, and give a constantly increasing impetus to the Forward Movement in the great North-West, and our African Chisamba field.

A WIDER CONGREGATIONALISM.

Interesting, too, has been the year by reason of our contact with the world-wide Congregationalism in the International Council at Boston in September last. The full delegation of this Union and many other members, enjoyed the meetings of the great gathering. No one who felt the mighty power of the Council, can do other than lejoice that his particular service is under the banner of Congregationalism. If numerically few in Canada, we are yet linked to a great host in which the very best of intellect, heart and soul, is doing valiant service in the Kingdom of God. The inspiration of that gathering can never be effaced from the memory of those who were privileged to attend, and we trust that something of its power may be com- municated to this Union.

A STILL LARGER CIRCLE.

Looking abroad from our own immediate fellowship, it is interesting to note the movements among brethren of other names, and their gradual approach to ground so distinctively our own. A few weeks ago the Union of the United Presbyte- rian Church of Scotland, and the Free Church was announced, while union is also discussed by various sections of the Church across the line. May we not believe that here are indications of a coming day when mere doctrinal differences will be dropped and union formed under loyalty to Christ alone ? The West- minster Confession has been under serious discussion in the

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Presbyterian Assembly of the United States, and the growing desire for revision or abolition points to a rallying ground of tlie Christian forces, not about any man-made creed, but around the living Christ. In the Methodist Episcopal Conference one week ago, in Chicago, was seen the battle of democracy over the admission of women to its councils and the curtailment of the power of the bishops, another evidence of the growing recogni- tion of the truth so peculiarly our own : " One is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren." In the session for Church Life and Thought, the Union will have an opportunity to con- sider this larger Congregationalism.

THE YET GREATER PUBLIC.

It is with satisfaction that we note the growing readiness of the Union to deal with questions that affect the whole of man and all men. Too often the claims of business have ab- sorbed time which should have been given to the consideration of these great and vital problems, and it is hoped that the mem- bers will so facilitate the necessary business that no encroach- ment will be made on the session set apart for sociological discussions. Prison Reform, Temperance, Sunday Observance, and the Labor Problem, are all prominently before the public, and brethren have been named to present these topics to the Union. Some deliverances, too, should be made, recording thankfulness over the prospect of the speedy conclusion of the dreadful South African war, and the dawn of the day of peace, when there will be extended to another land the fullest civil and religious liberty, a boon for which Congregationalism has ever fought, not by force of arms, but by the power of truth itself.

These various matters will therefore be before the Union in its present session. May their consideration be with pleasure and profit, and in all our deliberations may the presence of tlie Master be abundantly manifest.

The report was received and referred to the Business Committee.

The applications of Rev. J. A. Mair and the Amherst Park Church were referred to the Membership Committee.

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Letters were read from Rev. W. J. Woods, Secretary of Union of England and Wales, and Rev. D. Burford Hooke, Secretary of the Colonial Missionary Society.

A communication from the Executive of the Dominion Alliance Council was referred to Nomination Committee.

Rev. E. E Braithwaite was invited to sit as a corresponding member, and in reply presented the greetings of the Union of N. S. and N. B.

The Union then adjourned.

Wednesday Evening.

Rev, Hugh Pedley, B.A., presided, and Rev. D. Macallum led in prayer.

Mr. C. T. Williams gave an address of welcome, which was responded to by Rev. J. W, Pedley, of Toronto, who also intro- duced Mr. Yeigh.

Mr. Yeigh then gave the Chairman's Annual Address on '• Making an Empire," after which the audience sang the National Anthem.

The meeting then adjourned.

Thursday Morning.

The Union opened with a prayer meeting, led by Rev. A. Margrett, of Burford.

At 10 o'clock the Chairman opened the business session, when the minutes were read and adopted.

The Membership Committee recommended : — (1) That the applications of Rev. H. F. Thomas, M.A., Rev. J. A. Mair, and the Amherst Park Church, Montreal, be received.

(2) That Rev. S. N. Jackson, Bane, Vt., Rev. J. W. Bow- man, London, Eng., W. R. Harvey, Sheffield, N. B., F. W. Macal- lum, Marash, Turkey, sit as corresponding members. The report was adopted.

The Nomination Committee recommended : — (1) Secretary- Treasurer, Rev. J. P. Gerrie, B.A.

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(2) Statistical Secretary, Rev. W. J. Hindley.

(3) Union Preachers : — Rev. J. K. Uns worth, B.A. ; alter- nate, Rev. T. B. Hyde.

C4) Delegate to the Union of Nova Scotia and New Bruns- wick : — Rev. W. H. Watson.

(5) Temperance Committee and Delegation to Dominion Alliance -.—Messrs. J. R. Dougall, M.A., H. O'Hara, J. C. Bale, A. H. Jarvis ; Revs. H. J. Horsey, H. F. Thomas, J. McKillican.

(6) College Senate :— Revs. John Morton, W. H. Watson, J. K. Unsworth, Dr. F. A. Stevenson.

The recommendations were adopted.

Applications for membership were received from Revs. Melville A. Shaver, Cobourg ; Edwin Rose, Ayer's Flat ; W. A. Taylor, St. Catharines. These were referred to the Membership Committee.

The election of Chairman for 1901 was then proceeded with, when Rev. J. H. George, D.D., was elected. Dr. George briefly responded.

The following resolution was moved by Mr. S. P. Leet, seconded by Mr. Charles Gushing, and carried :

Whereas, it having been stated that there is a brother present who holds credentials from a church of which hi is not a member, and the question having arisen whether such pr.'t-cdure was regular: It is moved that his credentials be recognized, but that tliis be not regarded as a pre- cedent, and that the question whctliyv cliuiclu-s may elect delegates from the membership of other churches be referred lu the Membership Com- mittee for consideration — au<l rep'Tt.

In the absence of Rev. H. E. Mason, Statistical Secretary, the Rev. R. Hopkin read his written report.

Moved by Rev. J. W. Pedlcy, seconded by Mr. McCartney, that the report be received and adopted.

Professor Warriner reported upon the International Con- gregational Council at Boston, U. S., and stated that the dele- gates from the Unions of Ontario and Quebec and Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, together with the other Canadian brethren visiting the Council, organized on their arrival and invited the Council to hold its next meeting in Montreal.

It was moved and seconded, that the report be received and referred to the Business Committee.

The Union then adjourned.

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Friday Morning.

The prayer meeting was led by Rev. J. K. Unsworth, B.A., whose subject was " The Faith that Dares."

At 10 a.m. the minutes of previous session were read and adopted.

Membership Committee recommended : — (1) That in rela- tion to the question submitted to your Committee as to " whether churches may elect delegates from the members of other churches," we report that we understand Article 5 of the Con- stitution to mean that the " lay delegates " mentioned are mem- bers of the churches appointing them.

(2) That the application of Rev. E. Rose be received.

(3) That the application of the Rev. W. A. Taylor be received, and that it lie over for a year according to Sec. IV of Standing Rule No. 1.

(4) In regard to the application of the Rev. M. A. Shaver, your Committee reports that Mr. Shaver was ordained pastor of the church at Cobourg in December, 1898, and was present at the Union meetings last year, but by a misunderstanding on his part, application was not made at that time. We therefore recommend that Sec. IV of Standing Rule No. 1 be suspended in his favor and that he be now admitted to the Union.

(5) We report concerning the application of Rev. J. Wild, D.D., for a letter of transfer to the Congregational Association of Southern California, received last year and laid over until this year, and for which the Membership Committee was con- tinued. That no action has been taken in the meantime, and your Committee recommends that the application be now granted.

The report was adopted.

It was voted that the Rev. A. Murrman be invited to sit as a corresponding member.

Application for a letter of transfer to Washington State Association was read from the Rev. H. C. Mason and referred to the Membership Committee.

A general resolution was passed, granting leave of absence to those wishing to leave before the close of the Union.

The report of the Committee on Amalgamation, signed by

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Mr. S. P. Leet, Principal George, Mr. C. Gushing and Mr. Edmund L. Yeigh, was as follows :

Your Committee appointed in reference to the so-called Amalgamation Scheme, beg to report : —

That whereas, at the last meeting of the Union, the following resolu- tions were passed, as follows : —

" Resolved, — That it is desirable that the operations now carried on by the Congregational College of Canada, the Canada Congregational Mission- ary Society, the Canada Congregational Foreign Missionary Society, and the Congregational Publishing Company, be placed under the direct control of the churches, represented by delegates to be chosen annually."

" That Principal George, Mr. S. H. C. Miner, Rev. T. B. Hyde, Rev. Morgan Wood, Mr. H. O'Hara, Mr. E. Yeigh, and the mover and seconder (Mr. S. P. Leet and Mr. C. Cushing) be a Committee to draft Constitution and By-laws embodying the principle of the Resolution passed by this Union ; and to submit the same to the Churches and the Societies ; with the request to consider the same, and to report to the Union at its next meeting."

That owing to the fact that half of the Committee reside in Toronto and half in Montreal, it did not seem convenient to call a meeting of the Committee early in the year.

That some two months ago correspondence was entered into between the members of the Committee, to try to arrive at a conclusion.

Three members of the Committee, namely. Rev. T. B. Hyde, Rev. Morgan Wood and Mr. Henry O'Hara, about that time, left Canada, and are still absent. Therefore, there has been, and can be, no full meeting of the Committee. The remainiag members of the Committee have consulted together in person and by correspondence, and beg to report as follows : —

1. That they have examined the Constitutions and By-laws of the Congregational Union of Scotland, and of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, which have adopted the principles suggested by the first of the above resolutions, together with certain correspondence had with members of these bodies.

2. That your Committee is of the opinion that if such principles should be adopted by our body, it would be wise to consider whether the proposed Union should not have jurisdiction over the whole Dominion, instead of the jurisdiction now covered by this Union.

Having this thought in view, and further, that there are some strong men in our churches, who are not yet prepared for the movement, your Committee have not drafted a Constitution and By-laws as requested, and, of course, have not submitted the same to the Churches and Societies, and beg to suggest that the matter be referred to a new Committee, with in- structions te confer with the Maritime Union and with the churches in the western part of the Dominion, in order to ascertain if a Congregational Union of Canada, embodying the principles enunciated by the first above resolution is practicable. 5

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An extension of fifteen minutes' time was granted for dis- cussion, at the close of which the report was adopted by a vote of 42 to 8, and referred to Nomination Committee to name a new committee.

The Nomination Committee recommended : — (1) Rev. G- E. Read, of Rock Island, as delegate to the Vermont State Convention.

(2) That the Committee on Young People's Work be : — Revs. J. K. Unsworth, B.A. ; W. J. Hindley, and R. Hopkin. — The recommendations were adopted.

The Business Committee reported : — We recommend that the Union heartily concur in the action of our representatives at the International Council, Boston, in inviting the Council to hold its next meeting in the City of Montreal, and that the Revs. Dr. Warriner, J. P. Gerrie and Dr. George represent us on the committee arranging for the next meeting of the Council. — The report was adopted.

Rev. W. Collins then briefly led in prayer.

A conference on Sunday School work was held, Mr. S. P. Leet presiding. Mr. G. H. Archibald gave an address, at the close of which a very hearty vote of thanks was given to him.

An application for membership from the Maple St. Chnrch, Winnipeg, was received and referred to the Membership Com- mittee.

The Union then adjourned.

Saturday Morning.

The prayer meeting was led by Rev. W. T. Gunn, M.A., of Embro. After the adoption of the minutes, the Business Com- mittee reported as follows : —

(1) The Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec desire to convey to Mr. Geo. Hague and family their sincere sympathy with them in the bereavement which it has pleased God to place upon them. In the hour of trial and sadness they commend them to the all-wise Father, whose loving care will not be withheld in this time of need and sorrow.

(2) That time be given the Editor of The Go'figregatio'nalist to present the claims of the paper.

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(3) That the thanks of the Union be presented to the Chairman for his address, and that it be printed in the Year Book.

(4) That the thanksi of the Union be tendered the Globe and the Witness for free copies of the paper.

The report was adopted.

The Membership Committee recommended :

(1) That the application of the Maple St. Church, Winnipeg, for admission to this Union be received with the understanding that its repre- sentatives have no claim on the funds of this Union for travelling expenses incurred beyond the bounds of Ontario and Quebec.

(2) That Article V of the Constitution specifies that the delegates representing churches must be laymen, therefore, while heartily welcoming Rev. Mr. Vrooman as a corresponding member of this Union, he cannot be received as a delegate representing a church.

The report was received and adopted.

Application for membership was read from Rev. D. D. Hambly, of Melbourne, Que , and referred to the Membership Committee.

Mr. Gerrie presented the claims of The Congregationalist. A conference on young people's work followed, Rev. W. J. Hindley, of Guelph, presiding.

The following programme was taken up : —

(1) Five minute report on C. E. Lectureship, Mr. A. McA. Murphy.

(2) " " " " Study of Congregationalism, Rev. J. K. Unsworth.

(3) " The Place and Method of the Boys' Brigade," Rev. Melville A. Shaver.

(4) " Young People and the Age Spirit," Rev. G. E. Read.

A general discussion followed.

The financial statement was presented by Mr. McCartney, which was received and adopted. The Union then adjourned.

Sunday.

The Annual Sermon was preached by Rev. G. Ellery Read, of Rock Island, from Matt. 18 : 18, Revs. Hugh Pedley and J. P. Gerrie assisting.

In the evening Rev. Hugh Pedley, B.A., preached, the text

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being 1 Cor. 8 : 21-23. This was followed by a Communion Service, presided over by the pastor, assisted by Rev, J. McKillican and E. M. Hill.

Monday Morning, June 11.

The Prayer Meeting was led by Rev. C. E. Bolton, of Garafraxa.

The business meeting opened at 10 a.m., the Chairman pre- siding. The minutes were read and adopted.

Rev. J P. Gerrie read a communication from the Secretary of the Methodist Conference, Gananoque, which was referred to the Business Committee.

Addresses were then delivered as follows : Rev. D. S. Hamilton, B.A., " Prison Reform " ; Rev. C. E. Bolton, "Temper- ance" ; Rev. H. F. Thomas, " Sunday Observance."

A petition was received from Mrs. J. Waters, of the W. C. T. U., re cigarette smoking. It was decided that the Chairman and Secretary of the Union sign the petition as requested.

Rev. W. A. Vrooman spoke on Labor and the Temperance Movement in Manitoba.

The Nomination Committee recommended, as members of the Union Committee :

1. Rev. J. K. Unsworth, A. F. McGregor, J. W. Pedley, Geo. Extence, W. H. A. Claris, W. T. Gimn, C. E. Bolton, M. A. Shaver, R. Hopkin, Messrs. J. C. Copp, H. Yeigh, W. Woodley, Henry Cox, A. Alexander, together with Chairman, Secretary of the Union, and the pastor and deacons of the church where the Annual Meeting is held. — Carried.

2. Understanding that the intention of the resolution refer- ring to the appointment of a Committee re Congregational Union of Canada and thp question of amalgamation was that a new committee should be appointed, we rpcommend the follow- ing: — Messrs. J. C. Copp and W. 0. Lighthall, Revs. A. F. McGregor, Dr. Warriner, J. Morton, H. Pedley and E. Braith- waite — Carried.

The Membership Committee recommend that Rev. D. D. Hambly be received into membership of the Union. — Carried.

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The Business Committee recommended : —

(1) Resolved, that this Union extends its sympathy to Mr. J. C. Copp, of Toronto, in his recent sore bereavement, and prays that the comfort of Him who comforteth us in all our afflictions may be realized by him in all its fulness, and that the Secretary be requested to forward a copy of this resolution. — Carried.

(2) Whereas, we, as Congregationaliets, have ever taken a decided stand against the granting of State Aid to Churches,—

Be it resolved, — that in our opinion, the granting of free passes over Government Railways to church officials as such should be abandoned, and that the Secretary be instructed to acquaint the Minister of Railways and Canals of this resolution. — Carried.

(3) That the Secretary be also instructed to reply to the Secretary of the Methodist Conference, informing him of our action. — Carried.

A communication was read from L. B. Davidson re marriage of Catholics, etc., which was referred to Quebec Association and Messrs. Leet and Gushing.

The following memorial was presented by Rev. M. A. Shaver, and adopted : —

" Recognizing the startling increase in the consumption of cigarettes by the youth of Canada, and appreciating the testimonies of school teachers, parents, physicians and Christian workers generally, that the cigarette habit is hurtful to the minds and bodies of the growing youth, this Con- gregational Union of Ontario and Quebec memorialize the Government at Toronto ^and Quebec, and humbly request these official bodies to secure the more diligent enforcement in all their localities of the law with respect to the sale of tobacco to minors."

The following resolution was moved by Rev. D. S. Hamil- ton. Resolved, —

(1) That this Union has heard with interest concerning the work of the Prisoners' Aid Association, and heartily endorses the action of the Association in its effort to secure satisfactory legislation in the direction of Prison Reform.

(2) That we agree with the Association in placing emphasis upon the prohibition system, special treatment of Inebriates and strict classification of Prisoners.

(3) That we commend to our churches this important department of social reform work, and urge our people to co-operate wherever possible with the Prisoner's Aid Association in its y/ovk.— Carried.

An invitation was received from the Northern Churcli, Toronto, for the meeting of 1901, which was accepted. The Union adjourned.

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Monday Afternoon.

Mr. Wm. McCartney presided at the afternoon session in the absence of Mr. Yeififh. Rev. H. F. Thomas opened the meet- ing with prayer.

Mr. J. C. Copp reported for the Sabbath Observance Com- mittee, and on motion by Mr. Copp, seconded by Rev. Wm. Mcintosh, the following resolution was adopted : —

Resolved, — That the Union has heard with gratification of the work of the Lord's Day Alliance. That we deplore the increasing attempts on the sanctity of the Lord's Day. That we urge our churches and people to adopt every legitimate means for the preservation of the Day of Rest and Worship, and that the Secretary be requested to forward these resolutions to the Secretary of the Ontario Lord's Day Alliance.

Rev. J. McKillican stated, on behalf of the Temperance Committee, that in the absence of nearly all the members of the Committee, it was thought best not to present any resolution. He stated, however, that we should all watcli with interest the course of parliament in dealing with the Flint resolution, with which resolution the Temperance Committee is in strong sympathy.

Rev. Mr. Mcintosh then piesented a paper on "Congrega- tionalism and the Federation of the Churches," which was very generally discussed.

On motion of Rev. J. McKillican, seconded by Mr. Clarke, a resolution was passed regarding the death of Rev. Dr. Storrs, as follows : —

That this Union having just heard of tlie decease of that honored servant of God, the Rev. R. S. Storrs, D.D., LL.D., do place upon our minutes an expression of the love and esteem which we have long cherished for his noble character and the eminent service rendered by him to the cause of Christ generally, and especially to Congregationalism in the United States and Canada.

His wise, courageous and powerful utterances in behalf of liberty, the defence of truth, and especially in the cause of Missions as President for several years of the A. B. C. F. M. will long be gratefully remembered for the blessed fruit they now bring forth.

Congregationalists in Canada, now assembled, share with our American brethren their sorrow in the removal by death of so great a master in Israel, whose great talents were for over 50 years so entirely consecrated to the cause of God.

This Union also wishes to convey our deep sympathy with the surviv- ing members of the family.

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On motion by Revs. R. Hopkin and E. M. Hill, the Secre- tary was authorized to draw up and forward similar resolutions to the proper authorities, regarding the late Rev. Dr. Behrends and Rev. Prof. Park, D.D.

The application of Rev. W. A. Vrooman was received, and placed on the table according to Standing Rule.

On resolution, the cordial thanks of the Union were ten- dered to Emmanuel Church and other churches of the city, the Chairman, Secretaries, Rev. G. Ellery Read for his able annual sermon, the railway and steamboat companies tor reduced transportation, and the press for exeellent reports.

On motion by the Secretary, the minutes were taken as read and adopted, and the Union adjourned, to join in the anniversary reception of Emmanuel Church, and meet again at the Northern Church, Toronto, in June, 1901.

J. P. Gerrie, Secretary.

A. Margrett, ■) ^.^^^^ Secretaries. R. G. Watt, j

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

EECEIPTS.

Balance from last year $ 10 62

Collections ooq i-

'^^'^^ • $349 77

EXPENDITURE.

Secretary's Postage © 1 50

Statistical Forms, Henderson & Co 1 31

Stationery, Henderson & Co 1 25

Statistical Secretary's Expenses 2 00

Year Book Printing 1^27 21

Publishing Co., Special No. Gongregatioiicdist 15 00

Delegates' Expenses I49 ^

Secretary's Honorarium 50 OO

Balance 2 36

^•^^^l $349 77

WM. McCartney,

Chairman of Finance Committee Montreal, June 11, 1900.

J. P. GERRIE,

Secretary- Treasurer.

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CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CHURCHES.

Ayers' Flat $ 3 00

Belwood 1 00

Bownianville 4 00

Brantford 12 00

Brigham 5 00

Cobourg 5 00

Cowansville 8 55

Danville 8 50

Embro 9 00

Eaton 6 00

Edgar 6 00

Forest, Central 5 00

Guelph 11 00

Granby 12 00

Hamilton, First 15 00

Hamilton, Immanuel 6 00

Kincardine 6 00

Kingston, First 11 00

Lanark 10 20

London, South 3 00

Maxville 14 40

Middleville 6 00

Montreal, Emmanuel 5 00

" Zion 17 55

Montreal, Calvary |13 00

New Durham 6 00

Ottawa, First 10 00

St. Andrews 3 00

St. Catharines 5 50

Sherbrooke 15 00

Scotland 6 00

Stanstead, South 10 39

StouflVille 1 06

Speedside 6 00

Toronto, Bond 25 00

" Western 15 00

" Northern 10 00

" Zion 10 00

Olivet 1 00

Woodstock f> 00

W. H. Warriner 1 00

J. Wood 1 00

J. P. Gerrie 3 00

A. Secord 1 00

R. G. Watt 1 00

Total 1339 15

STATISTICAL REPORT.

Mr. Chairman and Brethren : — In presenting the Statis- tical Report this year, I beg to remind you that the period covered in the report is that of each church's year, the returns being taken from their respective annual statements.

Beginning with the Province of Quebec, seventeen out of twenty churches send in some returns ; fifteen Sunday Schools report, and nine Young People's Societies.

Fifteen churches report an average attendance at church services of 1,648. Only thirteen report the number under pastoral care, the total being 3,735. Seventeen chui'ches give a total church membership of 1,867.

Of the 15 Sabbath Schools reporting, the returns are as follows: S. S. teachers and officers, 151 ; scholars on the roll,

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1,421; 14 schools report average attendance, 943; 15 schools report amount raised, $924.00 ; 8 schools report as scholars ioin- ing the church, 41.

The largest school of the Province is that of Zion Church Montreal, with 300 on the roll, and an average attendance of 21o!

In the nine C. E. Societies reporting, there are 193 active members; seven Societies report 47 associate members; five Societies report 13 having joined the church; six Societies report $240.00 as the amount raised.

One new church is reported added to the Quebec contin- gent—Amherst Park, Montreal. Of the 17 churches reporting, 16 are under regular pastoral care, and one under student supply.'

PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.

Of the 7:^. churches named in the Year Book, your Secre- tary believes about 61 to actually be in existence. ' Of these 61 churches, 47 send in returns ; 50 Sunday Schools report, and 32 C. E. Societies. ^

Only 39 churches answer the inquiry for average attend- ance at church services, the number being given at 5,262. Thirty-nine churches also report 8,107 as being under pastoral care. Forty-three churches give a total membership of 4,322.

Of the 50 Sabbath Schools reporting, 49 give a total of 490 teachers and officers ; 48 report 4,507 scholars on the roll : 49 report 3,323 average attendance ; 43 report $2,910.00 amount raised.

Of the 32 Y. P. S. C. E. reporting, there are 8l6 active members ; 26 Societies report associate membership of 241 ; 14 Societies report 55 having joined the church; 23 Societies report $556 the amount raised.

Of the 61 churches, 52 are under regular pastoral care, 9 are vacant or under temporaiy supply.

In the two Provinces, tifty five churches report a total amount raised of $70,000.

As only 64 out of 81 churches have sent anv returns, and many of those reporting have only reported in part, it has been impossible to give a fair and comprehensive statement of the condition of our churches from the statistical point of view. Your Secretary has done his best with the material available, and trusts that it may be in some degree satisfactory and interesting.

All of which is re.spectr'uily submitted,

Harry E Mason, Statistical Secretary.

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CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS.

CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF ONTARIO AND QUEBEC.

BY MR. E. L. YEIGH.

"MAKING AN EMPIRE."

HAVE always thought that an apology as a preliminary to an address is unnecessary, for if it is required, the audience will soon find it out. The point of view, however, in this, as in other cases, must be considered ; in fact, a word of appeal to the generosity of the listtners becomes almost a necessity under present conditions. A layman addressing sermonizers is so unusual that it would appear like presumption on my part to undertake the task, Yet it is not self-imposed, and the responsibility must rest on those who, with the kindliest intentions, placed me in this high and honorable position.

I enter, therefore, on the discussion of my theme, craving your forbearance and that mantle of charity which I feel sure will cover a multitude of shortcomings. This Canada of ours —

" A daughter in her mother's house. But mistress in her own " ;

her past, present and future, are surely subjects of sufficient importance to fill my allotted time to repletion.

A well-known writer says : — " We are erecting here, on broad foundations of freedom, justice and equality, an edifice which may be not only a home for ourselves and our children,

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but a shelter for the oppressed of the world." And if we as Congregationalists, and as such the exponents of the broadest civil and religious liberty, do not find congenial and suceessful work as builders in this structure, we fail to live up to our high calling and opportunities.

It is now trite to assert that we have a part in " a vaster empire than has been." That Canada constitutes an important and integral portion of the British Empire is a fact never so clearly recognized as now. When the motherland entered upon that costly and bloody struggle in South Africa, the Canadian response with material aid and sympathy was so genuine and hearty as to forge a new and stronger link in that chain of loyal service which binds every part of the worldwide empire in one common interest. And the sorrowful fact that we have contributed precious, manly lives in the cause of liberty and civilization in Africa, tends to solidify in a perpetual bond thae union of purpose which hitherto was more largely mere sentir ment. As in our individual lives heart touches heart mor- closely when sorrows and sufferings are shared, so in out national life the love that prompts the great sacrifices we have made, has its compensations in the consciousness that we are brought nearer together in mutual trust and sympathy. It is surelj/ cause for devout gratitude to God that we now rejoice to see the Boer oligarchy, founded on ignorance and superstition, crushed beneath the advance of civilization and freedom. The time has come, as Joseph Chamberlain predicted, when an English- man in South Africa is not to be treated as being of an inferior race because of his nationality, and it is to be hoped the lesson will not be lost on the world at large. Conditions change rapidly during the throes of war, and no nation emerges from the struggle the same as at the beginning. In our recent experience the sacrifices have been great, but the compensations have been equally surprising and gratifying. I am firmly per- suaded that Canada has made rapid strides towards that unity that should obliterate the last vestige of racial cleavage in our fair Dominion, and that the bravery and sdlf-sacrificing loyalty of our sons, of all races and divergent creeds, has won the respect and admiration of the world. The commercial advan- tages that are already accruing opens a subject too wide to admit discussion in the time allotted, and, therefore, I shall not enlarge by entering upon so great a theme.

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Permit me the privilege of being briefly reminiscent. Just one hundred years ago my father, then a lad of sixteen, left his Pennsylvania home to seek a new one in western Upper Canada, then an almost unbroken wilderness. The journey began on the iirst of May, 1800, and ended on June 1, at the now old homestead in Brant County. Who can fitly describe that thirty days' journey, or picture the hopes, fears and discouragements the members of the little procession must have experienced ? Of their pioneer life, with its privations and struggles, little need be said, but the thought will come that those early settlers were heroes as brave as ever bore the brunt of battle. On that dear old farm I was born, and I have been privileged to live to see thriving cities; towns and villages as the rich fruitage ot pioneer industry. The smoke of a thousand factories, and the hum of countless machines tell the story of progress and develop- ment in language more eloquent than even human speech. No wonder T love Canada. For it my father bore arms ; for it he devoted a long life of strenuous endeavor as a tiller of the soil, and he made it my home, with all that the word implies.

My mother became a charter member of the Congregational Church at Burford, in Brant County, sixty-five years ago, and no sacrifice she was ever called upon to make, and they were not a few, for the church of her first, last and only love, was ever considered too great. A word of historic justice is due in this connection to the memory of the late Rev. James Nail, one of the pioneers of our faith in Canada, who was instrumental in establishing causes at Scotland and Burford, which have always been staunch and true to our distinctive principles. Mr. Nail came to Canada under the auspices of the Colonial Mission- ary Society, just before the Rebellion of 1837-8 broke out, and all classes responded to his appeal for aid in the erection of a church in which all creed lines were obliterated. When the structure was yet incomplete, and political dissensions came, and a majority of the subscribers withdrew, their promised contributions were repaid by the few lovers of true liberty of conscience, who stood manfully to the task, and this made the burden heavy to bear, but those who for many years were privileged to sit under Mr. Nail's ministrations were well able to give strong reasons for being Congregationalists. And his sturdv loyalty to truth was ably sustained by his successors, the

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Revs. William F. Clark, Jas. Vincent, John Brown, William Hay and others. Mr. Hay's ministry at Burford and Scotland extended over fifty years, where he wrought a work for Christ and humanity that only eternity can reveal.

If I did not feel the great responsibility of addressing so dignified a body as the Congregational Union, and the necessity of avoiding all levity, I would like to recall some of the laughter- provoking incidents of that primitive church life. Perhaps the ludicrous side of things is magnified in a church or court room by reason of the solemnity of the surroundings, but the fact remains that my memory is stored with incidents which provoke laughter even now whenever the storehouse of early experience is unlocked. Did I say unlocked ? Nay .' for those doors are ev^er ajar, for three score years and ten is a standpoint in life from which the most remote past stands out in crystal clearness.

But I must return to my subject. Canada is indeed " cradling an empire/' and we ought to be profoundly grateful that we possess so rich an inheritance. But lest we forget, may it not be well to briefly review the past, and note the progress of the wonderful century, as Alfred Russell Wallace fitly calls it. No one can read this book without the conviction that greater progress has been made in important achievements dur- ing the past hundred years than in all the preceding centuries. This hundred-year span of time has indeed witnessed a widen- ing of the chasm between poverty and wealth, but means for the alleviation of suflTering and of hardship have been devised and given with unstinted generosity. Discoveries calculated to enrich human life with new possibilities follow each other in such rapid succession that one stands bewildered. The old forces of nature find new application, and mechanical inventions are now in use which would, if suggested fifty years ago, have exposed the inventor to ridicule. Steam power, comparatively recently a novelty, is being superseded by electricit}^ and com- pressed air. No surprise is manifested by seeing ships, cars and carriages propelled by the former or our homes heated and cooking done by the latter agent. It is only two decades since I took part in the initial experiments made by Prof. Bell while perfecting the telephone, and now its commercial value cannot be approximated. Wireless telegraphy may be only the pre-

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curser of airships, and the atmosphere as safe a medium for travel as for communication.

But I must confine my thoughts to Canada and her enviable position. Within the range of my own memory what social changes have been wrought ! Education is within reach of the humblest, sanitary laws are enacted and enforced, civil and religious liberty is enjoyed by all, the fostering of a State- sustained church has ceased — in biief, we are as happy, free and prosperous as any people on earth. It is true we have a vast public domain awaiting settlement, forest wealth unmeasured, agricultural resources that make Canada one of the great grana- ries of the world, mines of gold and silver, of coal and copper, great storehouses of iron and nickel and other minerals only measured by the mountain ranges in which they are found. These are the foundations on which our material wealth is based. But mere wealth can never make a people truly great, else nations now recalled only on the pages of history or in monumental ruins would still remain in their former glory and power. It is character in the nation and in the units of the nation that goes to make its stability and greatness, and that constitutes its real power for good, and we as Congregationalists should be in the advance guard in the movement toward a higher national life. As we enter upon a new century, we may well ask ourselves: What are our responsibilities ? What are our opportunities ? What is our ability to respond to these ? and what our equipment for the God-imposed task ?

Possibilities widen before us at every step. The pioneer tage of Canadian life has been succeeded by easier conditions, but it would require a vivid imagination to forecast the future of our still only partially developed west and northwest. Nearly sixty millions of bushels of cereals was the estimated yield of last year, and this will doubtless soon aggregate hundreds of millions as the great wheat area is cultivated. A teeming population enjoying happy and prosperous homes is one of the visions of the to-morrow. No, not a vision of the future, for already the marching of the mighty host is heard, and the vast expanse of prairie, so recently the haunt of the buffalo, and teeming with wild fowl, is being peopled by a sturdy race, build- ing up happy homes. But churches and educational institutions are also indispensable adjuncts to national growth. The preacher

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and teacher are abroad in the land, and the farmer, miner and stock-grower of the far west are demanding the advantages of education and religious instruction with as keen a perception of their value as the residents of the most highly favored cities of the east. Oar forests are yet far from exhausted, and even the far north, with its rigorous climate, has its compensations in minerals sufficient to add materially to the world's resources, while it is the conviction of thoughtful men that we are on the eve of unprecedented development and still more rapid advance- ment than our comparatively brief history has witnessed.

It may seem out of place for me to attempt to discuss our position, duty and equipment as Congregationalists That Con- gregationalism, as a living, vital principle, and not a church organization only, should exercise a controlling influence in moulding the destinies of this vast empire of the north land will be accepted without argument. That a salutary and power- ful influence has been exercised by our church already is patent to all who are familiar with the history of the clergy reserve question for instance, in which our ministers took an active part, and which resulted in the recovery of one-seventh of the public lands of Upper Canada for the people, and the cessation of State aid to the Church of England.

While it may be true that we have not increased numeri- cally in proportion to the increase of population, yet the Chris- tian democracy we have fostered has permeated other and more ecclesiastical bodies, to whose lay membership we were a con- stant incentive to persistent demands for equality and recogni- tion. An Episcopalian clergyman remarked to me some years since : — " You Congregationalists are a menace to other churches. Even now our lay element is seeking representation in our Synods, and there will be no rest, I suppose, until it is con- ceded." Well, the good old exclusionist lived to see his anticipa- tions realized, for his church long since surrendered to the unrest of the pew. It is true that the Synods still vote by orders on certain questions, but the leaven is working, and in the end can only result in the extinction of the old fossilism.

But we must not be too optimistic in concluding that the dissemination of democratic ideas has permeated all classes and creeds in our liberty-loving Dominion. For instance, at the 1<S99 meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian

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Church of Canada, a suggestion was made that the Moderator be chosen by the ex- Moderators, and not by popular vote. The proposal was relegated to the local presbyteries for discussion, and its ultimate fate can be easily forecast, at least, we can anticipate what it would be if dealt with by a Congregational Union.

There is missionary work to be done when a Roman Catholic Bishop feels impelled to say what Bishop Dowling, of Hamilton, did at Brantford a few months ago : — " You have a Bishop here who will make his priests obey him, and I intend to be obeyed. Our Lord when on earth appointed Bishops, and He expects priests to obey their Bishops, and expects the people to obey their priests. I am a man of peace, but I also am a Bishop, and I intend to make my priests obey me, and when they appeal to the Pope against me, the Pope himself writes to me to maintain my authority. When I was in Toronto preach- ing in the presence of the Archbishop and the Premier of the Dominion, I laid down the principle that the Catholic Church was the great power for maintaining authority in the family, the State and the Church."

And all the offence charged against the Brantford priest was that he had refused to tax his people at his Bishop's direc- tion beyond their means. There was one hopeful feature in the episode, viz., that the people stood by their priest as far as they dared, and presented him with a well-filled purse, accompanied by words of sympathy and affection.

One would naturally conclude that Congregationalism would be indigeneous on Canadian soil, for it embodies in con- crete form the widest personal, church and religious liberty of thou