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Canadian Congregational Year Book
PUBblSHED UNOER THE DIRECTION OF THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF CANADA : BY ITS PUBLISHING COMMITTEE
1919-1920
CONTAINING
THE PROCEEDINGS OP THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION
OF CANADA FOR 1919
GENERAL STATISTICS OF THE DENOMINATION ETC., ETC.
EDWIN D. SILCOX
EDITOR 4 SUSSEX AVE., TORONTO
Volume No. 47
TORONTO
Priuted for the Cougregational Publishing Committee by The Armac Press Limited 1919
CONTENTS
Page
A Foreword 3
Congregational Institutions 5
Congregational Union of Canada 8
Officers and Executive lor 1919-20' ^ 8
Constitution • 8
Draft of Revision of Rules of the Union — Standing Rules 9
Annual Meeting 12
Ministerial Members 13
Licensed Pastoral Supplies 14
Minutes of Union, Tliirteenth Annual Meeting 14
Special City Problems 18
Co-operation in Town and Country Work with the Y.M.C.A 18
The Forward Movement 19
Conclusion 19
Apportionment of Receipts 24
Social Welfare 25
Industrial Relations 25
Public Health 25
Legislation re Immigration 27
Legislation re Amusements 28
Legislation Affecting Women 28
Legislation Aifecting the Family 29
Miscellaneous 30
Financial Statement 33
Contributions from Churches 34
Canada Congregational Missionary Society 35
Constitution 35
Annual Meeting 39
Annual Report 40
George Robertson Evangelistic Fund 42
Church Extension and Building Fund 42
Report of Educational Secretary 43
Report of Mission to Immigrants and Returning Soldiers 43
Shurtliff Mission Fund - 44
Church Extension and Building Fund 45
George Robertson Evangelistic Fund 45
Subscriptions to General Missionary Fund . 48
List of Churches Contributing $100 and Over . 51
The Canada Congregational Foreign Missionary Society 52
Constitution 52
By-laws 53
Minutes of ,\nnual Meeting , . 53
'Annual Report 54
Report of Superintendent of Prayer Union 58
Report of Treasurer 58
Financial Statement 61
Designated Ob.iects 62
Currie Institute Fund 62
List of Investments , 63
Summary of Contributions by Ass6ciation 63
General Mission Fund 65
Congregational College of Canada 69
Board of Governors 69
Ladies' Auxiliary 69
The Senate 69
Graduates 72
Annual Meeting , . 77
Annual Report of Board of Governors 77
Senate Report , 78
Librarian's Report 81
Treasurer's Report 82
Report of House Committee 85
Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 86
Canada Congregational Woman's Board of Missions ' 90
Condensed Minutes 90
Financial Statement 92
Provident Fund Society 98
By-laws 98
Minutes 102
Director's Report 108
Treasurer's Report 104
Department of Young People's Societies and Sunday Schools 108
Report of Secretary .* 108
Report of Slide Department 110
Summary 115
Finances , 117
CONGREGATIONAIi INSTITUTIONS
1919-1920
Congregational Union of Canada (formerly of Ontario and Quebec) — Chairman for 1920, Eev. Albert Margrett, Toronto ; Secretary, Eev. Eobt. Carr, Fitch Bay, Que.
Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — Chair- man, Capt. Geo. Doty, Yarmouth; Secretary, Rev. E. J. Thompson, Keswick Ridge, N.S. ; Assistant, Rev. J. H. Sulstore; Treasurer, J. W. Flewwelling, St. John, N.B.
Congregational Association op Quebec — Moderator, Rev. E. M. Hill, D.D., Montreal; Scribe, Rev. A. E. Teale, Waterville, Que.; C.C.M.S. Repre- sentative, Rev. G. EUery Read, Sherbrooke, Que.
Western Congregational Association — President, Rev. J. W. Newbery, Sherkston, Ont.; Secretary, Rev. Jas. Plant, R.E. 2, Waterloo.
Toronto District Congregational Association — President, Dr. Milarr, Esq., Toronto; Secretary-Treasurer, Rev. Albert Margrett, 115 Roxboro St., Toronto; H. M. Bep., Rev. R. B. Nelles.
Canada Congregational Missionary Society — President, William Copp, Esq., Toronto; Secretary, Rev. W. T. Gunn, M.A., D.D., 33 Victor Avenue, To- ronto; Treasurer, Frank G. Ellis, P.O. Box 64, Station "H, " Montreal; Superintendent of Immigration, Rev. Frank J. Day, M.A., D.D., 19 Edgar Avenue, Toronto.
Congregational Church Extension Society of Western Canada (Incor- porated)— President, Arthur Wickson, Winnipeg; Vice-President, James Hooper, Winnipeg; Treasurer, Fred. C. Hamiton, Winnipeg.
Canada Congregational Foreign Missionary Society — President, Rev. E. M. Hill, D.D., Montreal; Secretary, Rev. W. D. Spence, Lyon Avenue, Guelph, Ont.; Treasurer, H. W. Barker, 56 Lakeview Avenue, Toronto.
Canada Congregational Woman's Board of Missions — President, Mrs. Thos. H. Hill, London; Vice-President, Mrs. H. E. Hume, Ottawa; Secretary, Miss Louie M. Silcox, 4 Sussex Avenue, Toronto; Treasurer, Miss L. M. Mialt, 63 Forest Hill Road, Toronto.
Congregational College of Canada — Principal, Rev. David Lakie Ritchie, D.D.,; Board of Governors; Chairman, Charles Gurd, Montreal; Treasurer, Thomas Moodie, 30 St. John Street, Montreal; Secretary, Alexander McA. Murphy, 76 Bleury Street, Montreal; Honorary Advisory Governor, Chas. R. Black.
Congregational Publishing Company — President, F. J. Smith, Toronto; Secretary-Treasurer, Rev. A. Margrett, 115 Roxboro Road, Toronto; Messrs. D. Hilton, Robt. Whightman, C. A. Tubby,. D. O. Wood; Canadian Congregation- alist and Year' Book, Editor, Rev. Edwin D. Silcox, 4 Sussex Avenue, Toronto.
Congregational Provident Fund Society — Chairman, Charles Gurd, Montreal; Secretary, W. H. Black, Montreal; Treasurer, Thomas Moodie, 30 St. John Street, Montreal.
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Congregational CouiScil of Montreal — President, Rev. H. Pedley, B.A., D.D, ; Secretary-Treasurer, Chas. A. Bennett; Vice-President, W. E. Gushing, Esq.
Congregational Council of Toronto — President, W. E. Booth; Secre- tary, Rev. Albert Margrett, Toronto.
Congregational Club of Montreal — President, Charles Gurd; First Vice- President, W. H. Black; Second Vice-President, R. W. McLaehlan; Secretary, A. J. Heath; Treasurer, Dr. W, W. Watson.
Young People's Dept.^ — President, D. A. Armstrong; Sce.-Trcas., Rev. Frank Sanders; Editor Young People's Dept., Rev. T. D. Raynor.
GREAT BRITAIN
Congregational Union op England and Wales — Chairman for 1919-20, Sir John D. McClure, M.A., LL.D., D.Mus. ; Secretary, Rev. Richard J. Wells, Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, E.C., London, England; Treasurer, R. Mur- ray Hyslop, J.P.
Colonial Missionary Society— Office, 22 Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, E.C., London, England; Treasurer, R. Murray Hyslop, J.P.
Colonial Missionary Society— Office, 22 Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, E.C., 4A; Chairman, Rev. W. F. Adeney, M.A., D.D.; Vice-Chairman, Mr. D. C, Highton, M.A. ; Secretary Emeritus, Rev. D. Burford Hooke (Hen- leaze, Bristol), England; Secretary, Rev. Albert G. Sleep; Treasurer, Mr. Al- fred Sully.
London Missionary Society — Chairman for 1919-20, Rev. H. C. Carter, M.A. ; Foreign Secretary, Rev. Frank Lenwood, M.A., Office 16 New Bridge Street, Ludgate Circus, E.C., London, England; Home Secretary, Rev. W. Nelson Bitton.
London Union of Congregational Churches — Chairman 1919, Rev. Thos. Yates; Secretary, Rev. R. J. Evans, M.A., Memorial Hall, Farringdon Street, London, England; Treasurer, W. H. Brown, Esq., and Harry Barker.
Congregational Union of Scotland — Chairman, Rev. T. Templeton, Dun- dee; Treasurer, Mr. George Wolfe, Millburn^ Bathgate.
congregational Union of Ireland — Chairman. Rev. W. J. Davey, Bel- fast; Secretary, Rev. James Lyon, Carrickfergus; Treasurer, A. E. McFar- lane.
UNITED STATES
National Council op the Congregational Churches of the United States — Officers for 1919-20 — Moderator, Rev. Wm. Horace Day ; Asst. Moder- ator, Rev. Wm. E. Barton; Secretary, Rev. Hubert C. Herring, 14 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass.; Treasurer, Rev. John J. Walker.
The Congregational Home Missionary Society, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York — President, Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter, D.D. ; General Secretary, Chas. E. Burton, D.D. ; Treasurer, Chas. H. Baker; Secretary Woman's Dept., Miss Miriam L, Woodberry; 'Field Secretary, Rev. W. G. Puddefoot.
The Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society, Congre- gational House, Boston, Mass. — President, Rev. Clarence F. Swift, D.D. ; Secre- tary, Rev. Frank M. Sheldon; Treasurer, Harry M. Nelson, Boston; Business Manager, Albert W. Fell; Editor of The Congregationalist and Advance, Rev. Howard A. Bridgman, D.D.
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CoNGREGATiONAii EDUCATION SOCIETY — President, Clarence F. Swift, D.D. ; General and Corresponding Secretaries, Eev. Edward S. Tead and Kev. F. M. Sheldon; Treasurer, Harry M. Nelson; Field Worker, Miss Stella M. Jordan; Educational Assistant, Miss Mabel E. Patten.
The Congregational Church Building Society, aids in building churches and parsonages — President, Dr. Harmon Potter; Secretary, Eev. Charles H. Eichards, D.D. ; Treasurer, Chas. H. Baker, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y.; Recording Secretary, Eev. T. M. Shipherd.
The Woman's Board of Missions, 704 Congregational House — President, Mrs. C. H. Daniels; Treasurer, Mrs. Frank Gaylord Cook; Home Secretary, Miss Helen B. Calder; Editor of Life and Light, Mrs. Chas. M. Lamson.
American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions — President, Edward C. Moore, D.D.; Vice-President, David J. Jones, Minneapolis, Minn.; Cor. Secretaries, Jas. L. Barton, D.D., Cornelius H. Palton, D.D.; Treasurer, Frank H. "Wiggin; Editorial Secretary, Wm. E. Strong; Associate Secretaries, Eev. Enoch F. Bell and Eev. David Brewer Eddy; Publishing and Purchasing Agent, John G. Hosmer.
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THE CONGEEGATIONAL UNION OF CANADA
In this Union are merged the organization existing for fifty-three years as the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, and the organization exist- ing for sixty years as the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
OFFICEES AND EXECUTIVES FOR 1919-20
Chairman for 1919 — Rev. M. Kelly.
Chairman for 1920 — Rev. A. Margrett.
General Secretary — Rev. W. T. Gunn, M.A., D.D.
Recording Secretary — Rev. R. Wilson Carr.
Treasurer — Mr. Frank G. Ellis.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. Albert Margrett.
Director of Forivard Movement — Rev. Prank J. Day, D.D.
Executive Committee — The officers, together with Revs. Hugh Pedley, D.D.; A. F. Pollock, B.D.; T. W. Davidson, D. A. Armstrong, A. J. Barnard, G. Ellery Read; Messrs. Geo. McGarry, F. Sterne, Arthur Birks.
Consulting Members of the Executive who may also be alternates — Revs. J, W. Newbery, Geo. Adam, M. H. Sanderson, H. A. Carson, B.A.; E. LeRoy Rice, B.A. ; Judge Leet, Geo. A. Moore, A. McA. Murphy, W. E. Booth, Dr. C. J. Copp, D. Hilton.
Union Preacher — Rev. E. LeRoy Rice, B.A. ; Alternate, Rev. W. E. Baker.
Committee on Church Union — ^Revs. Hugh Pedley (convener) ; W. H. War- riner, D.D.; E. Munson Hill, D.D.; F. J. Day, D.D.; W. T. Gunn, D.D.; E. D. Silcox, A. Margrett, J. W. Newbery, Geo. Ellery Read, Matthew Kelly, Judge Leet, Rev. W. E. Baker, Rev. R. B. Nelles, Mr. D. 0. Wood.
Publication Committee — Messrs. F. J. Smith, D. Hilton, C. A. Tubby, D. O. Wood, Robt. Wightman, Rev. W. Henry Thomas, Rev. A. Margrett.
Social Service Committee — Rev. R. B. Nelles (Convener) ; Revs. F. J. Day, D.D.; E. D. Silcox; W. T. Gunn, D.D.; A. Margrett; T. W. Pollock; Messrs. Judge Leet, Frederick E. Dougall, C. J. Copp, Mrs. R. W. McLaehlan, Mrs. Sanderson,
Department of Sunday Schools and Young People's Societies — Rev. D. A. Armstrong (Superintendent) ; Educational Secretary for Home Missions, Rev. E. LeRoy Rice, B.A.; Educational Secretary for Home Missions, Rev. A. F. Pollock, B.D.; Editor of Young People's Department, Rev. T. DeCourcy Ray- ner; Secretary-Treasurer, Rev. Frank Sanders.
Representatives on College Senate — Rev. Geo. Adam; Rev. A. F. Pollock, B.D.; Mr. W. H. Smith, and Dr. F. A. Stevenson.
CONSTITUTION
I. — That the name of this Association be "The Congregational Union OF Canada."
II. — That it shall consist of Congregational churches and of ministers of the same church order received at a general meeting, and of those laymen who have been chairmen of the Union and are members of its churches.
III. — That this Union is founded on the full recognition of the autonomy of the local churches, and therefore it shall not, in relation to them, assume legislative or administrative authority, or in any case become a court of appeal.
rv. — That the following are the objects contemplated in its formation: 1. To promote evangelical religion in connection with the Congregational de- nomination. 2. To cultivate orotherly affection and co-operation in every-
FROME CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH— CENTENARY.
Rev. J. B. Silcox, D.D., a graudson of the founder, preacdiing the sermons.
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thing related 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, accompanied 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 con- nected with the cause of Christ in general. 7. To receive and administer such funds or other property as may at any time be given or entrusted to it.
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 meeting 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, General Secretary, Eeeording Secretary, Treasurer and Statistical Secretary, and the Superinten- dents of departments appointed by the Union. That a committee shall also be elected annually who, with the officers, shall be the Executive Committee of the Union. The duties of the Executive shall be as follows: (1) To act as an Advisory Board with the General Secretary; (2) To prepare business for and make reports of the Union; (3) To carry out instructions of the Union; (4) To aet for the Union in matters which may arise between sessions.
VII. — The various kinds of work of the Union may be committed for culti- vation and guidance to departments with a Superintendent and committee for each.
VIII.— That alterations may be made in this Constitution at any annual meeting, providing that notice of such alterations has been given at the meeting, preceding, or published in at least four issues of The Canadian Congregation- alist preceding the meeting.
DEAET OF REVISION OF STANDING RULES OF THE UNION STANDING RULES /. Mem'bership
(A) Applications for admission to the Union, whether by churches or min- isters, should be inade in writing; and after having been read to the Union shall be referred to a standing committeee on membership.
(B) Churches applying for membership shall present a certificate of mem- bership in the Association of their district, or if in territory not organized as an Association, the written recommendation of three members of the Union.
(C) Ministers applying for membership shall present their certificate of membership in the Association within whose bounds they reside, or if resident in territory not organized as an Association, the written recommendation of three members of the Union.
(D) Ministers bearing regular letters of transfer from a kindred Congre- gational organization, and those who furnish evidence of having completed a course of study in the Congregational College of Canada, and those who have passed the Three Years ' Union Course under the care of an Association or of the Union Executive, and having been ordained to the ministry, may be re- ceived at once on these grounds.
(E) Other ministers shall be required to bring proof of (1) their mem- bership in a Congregational Church; (2) their ordination to the ministry; (3) their good standing in the denomination from which they come; (4) they will satisfy the Membership Committee in relation to their doctrinal and ecclesiasti- cal views and their literary acquirements, their course of study to have been at least equal to the Three Years' Course adopted by the Union; (5) should the Membership Committee be satisfied on these points and recommend the ap- plicant for membership, the recommendation shall be filed with the Recording
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Secretary, and the application shall then lie over until the next annual meeting, when a vote of two-thirds of the members present shall be requisite for ad- mission into membership.
II. Ministerial Standing
(A) By vote of the various Associations and of the Congregational Union of No\'a Scotia and New Brunswick, ministerial standing will hereafter be in this Union and transfer to our own denomination in other countries and to other denominations shall hereafter be given by this Union only.
(B) Unless engaged in religious or educational work approved by the Union, a minister who has retired from the pastorate or official service of the denomination and follows some other calling by which he makes his living, may l)e dropped from the roll unless he make yearly- request that his name be retained, this request to be endorsed by the Congregational Church of which he is a member.
(C) Any member of the Union soliciting funds from the public must on request of the Union submit, either personally or through a responsible com- mittee, a statement of such funds satisfactory to the Union; failing this his name shall be dropped from the roll.
///. Mectinfis of the Union
The Union shall meet annually on the Tuesday after the first Sunday in June.
The opening session shall be at eight o 'clock on Tviesday evening and shall consist of the Annual Sermon and the celebration of the Lord's Supper. The full attendance of the Union is expected at this service.
The business sessions shall be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, beginning at 9.30 a.m.
Wednesday morning session. After prayer the minute secretary shall be appointed and the Committees on Business, Nomination, Membership, Finance and the Press, chosen on nomination by the Executive. The Executive report shall then be presented, other business transacted, and the Union at 11.00 a.m. shall give place to the Canada Congregational Missionary Society.
Wednesday afternoon shall be given over to committee meetings and to a Conference on Young People's Work, under the charge of the Young People's Department.
Wednesday evening, the annual address of the Chairman shall be given.
Thursday morning session. After routine business, the Chairman for the next year shall be elected by ballot without nomination. Ballot papers shall be furnished to all members of the Union present, and the votes shall be counted by scrutineers appointed by the Chairman, If no candidate has a majority of the votes cast, the names only of the two persons having the highest number ^hall be reported and another vote taken as between the two.
At this session shall be presented the annual Statistical Eeport. The ses- sion shall adjourn at 11.00 a.m. in favour of the Canada Congregational Mis- sionary Society.
Friday morning session. With other business there shall be given the an- nual reports of standing committees and departments.
Devotional hour. All meetings of the Union shall be opened with prayer, and there shall be held daily during the session of the Union a Devotional Hour from 12 noon to 12.45 p.m.
IV. Statistics
Application shall be made by the Statistical Secretary one month at least before the annual meeting to the Secretaries of the various Associations, and directly to churches in districts not organized as Associations, for statistics of the churches, and a brief narrative of the state of religion among them that
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he may prepare a coudeiised narrative of tlie whole for presentation to the an- nual meeting, and for publication, if so desired.
F. Finance
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, supplemented by collections taken at the Union meetings, the Finance Com- mittee, after providing for other necessary expenses, shall pay in full if pos- sible the travelling fares within the bounds of Ontario and Quebec of each min- isterial member and of one delegate from each church, 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 permission of the Union (providing always that no member of the Union, whether ministerial or lay, attending the meetings shall receive any- thing for travelling expenses unless such ministerial member shall have con- tributed not less than one dollar, and the church represented by the delegate not less than five dollars, to the fuuds of the Union).
VI. MisceUaneoiis Rules
(A) The term of office of the Chairman and Recording Secretary shall be the calendar year subsequent to their election, but the Chairman-elect shall from the date of election be ex-officio a member of the Executive until the end of his term as Chairman.
(B) The members of the Union shall register their attendance with the Eecording Secretary in a book kept for this purpose.
(C) The minutes of the preceding 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.
(D) Delegates from the Union to corresponding bodies, who cannot fulfil their appointment by personal attendance, shall address their bodies by letter, communicating in substance such information and sentiments as they would furnish if they were present at the meetings of such corresponding bodies.
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ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE CONGEEGATIONAL UNION OF CANADA
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1890;Kingston. . ]89l6uelph.. . . |
W. Cuthbertson, B.A. . . |
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H. Pedley, B.A |
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1892 Montreal. . |
A. F. McGregor, B.A. . . |
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P. Gerrie, B.A.. . . |
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1893iLondon. . . |
E. M. Hill, M.A |
J. P. Gerrie, B.A. . . . |
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T. Daley, B.A |
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1894lToronto. . . |
W. H. Warriner, B.D. . . |
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1895 |
Hamilton., |
J. R. Black, B.A |
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1896 |
Montreal . . |
S. P. Leet, B.C.L |
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1897 |
Kingston. . |
W. H. Warriner, B.D. (for J. I. Hindley, Ph.D.) |
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1898 1899 |
Toronto. . . Brantford. |
W. Mcintosh |
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J. W. Pedley, B.A |
E. Mason |
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1900 |
Montreal . . |
E. L. Yeigh |
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1901 |
Toronto . . . |
Prin. George, D.D |
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J. Hindley |
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1902 1903 |
Ottawa . . . London. . . |
T. B. Hyde |
J. T. Daley, B.A. '. '. '. |
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T. Daley, B.a! '. . . |
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J. P. Gerrie, B.A |
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1904 |
Montreal. . |
H. O'Hara |
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7-12, |
1905 |
Toronto. . |
J. K. Unsworth, B.A. . . . |
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6-11, |
1906 1907 |
Embro. . . . Hamilton. . |
J. B. Silcox |
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W. T. Gunu. M.A., B.D. |
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1908 |
Montreal. |
Chas. Gushing, B.C.L... |
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G. Rice, B.D |
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1909 |
Toronto. . |
Hugh Pedley, B.A |
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1910 |
Cobourg. . . |
Jas. T. Daley, B.A. . . . |
G. Ellery Read |
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Margrett |
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7-12, |
191] |
Kingston. |
Frank J. Day, B.D |
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1912 |
Montreal. |
T. B. Macaulay, P. LA.. |
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1913 |
Toronto. . |
G. Ellery Read |
G. H. Craik |
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1915 |
Ottawa . . . |
G. H. Craik |
W. T. Gunn |
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1916 |
Sherbrookf |
E. D. Silcox |
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1917 |
Montreal . |
A. F. Pollock, B.D |
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1918 |
Toronto. . |
W. E. Gilroy, B.A |
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191S |
Hamilton |
M. Kelly |
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THE CON'GREGATIONAL UXIOX OF CANADA
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MINISTERIAL MEMBERS OF THE UNION
Adam, Geo., Emmanuel, Montreal.
Armstrong, D. A,, 6 Second Ave., Ottawa.
Baker, W. E., 523 Lyon St., Ottawa.
Backus, J. B., Shelburne, Ont.
Barnard, A. J., 145 Burris St., Ham- ilton.
Ball, G. W., Colpton, N.S.
Barker, Enoch, 120 Victor Ave., To- ronto.
Braithwaite, E. E., Ph.D., Unionville, Ont.
Brown, J. L., Snowflake, Man.
Carr, R. Wilson, Fitch Bay, Que.
Carson, H. A., B.A., Cobourg.
Claris, W. H. A., 343 Maitland St., London, Ont.
Cooke, A. E., 1250 Burnaby Ave., Vancouver, B.C.
Cox, J. W., B.A., R.R. 1, Mangerville, N.B.
Craik, G. H., B.A., Melbourne, Que.
Daley, J. T., B.A., Port Hope, Ont.
Dalton, Wm., Laverna, Sask.
Davidson, T. W., 4210 Dorchester St., Montreal.
Day, F. J., D.D., 19 Edgar Ave., To- ronto.
Geach, J., Listowel, Ont.
Gerrie, J. P., B,A., Edmonton.
Gibson, W. J. D., Birchcliff, Toronto.
Gregory, A. E., Montreal.
Gunn, W. T., M.A., D.D., 33 Victor Ave., Toronto.
Hall, Thos., Wis
Hamilton, D. S., B.A., Suite 5, Wel-- land Court, Winnipeg, Man.
Hill, E. M., D.D., 366 Metcalfe Ave. West, Montreal.
Hill, W. H., Central Butte, Sask.
Hipkin, Wm., Barrie, Ont.
Hindley, Capt. Geo. J., C.E.F.
Horsey, H. I., 53 Fourth Ave., Ot- tawa, Ont., C.E.F.
Hyde, T. B., 26 Roxborough Drive E., North Rosedale, Toronto.
Hughes, E. D., Montreal.
Kelly, Matthew, London, Ont.
Lyall, John, Alsask, Sask. Mackenzie, Geo. A., Stratford, Ont.
Mann, Andrew E., Scotland, Ont. Margrett, A., 115 Roxborough St. W.,
Toronto. Mcintosh, D. C, B.D., R. M. D. 2,
Yarmouth, N.S. McKenzie, A. J., Bay City, Mich,,
U.S.A. McCoU, Duncan, Middleville. Moore, Churchill, Ayers CliflP, Que. Munro, T. A., B.A., Morris, Man. Murray, John, Forest, Ont. Nelles, R. B., 327 Spadina Ave. Newbery, .J. W., Sherkston, Ont. Orr, A."^J., Wellandport, Ont. Parker, Wm., Kitchener. Pedley, Hugh, D.D., 60 McTavish St.,
Montreal. Pedley, J. W., B.A., 42 Harbord St.,
Toronto. Pierce, Ira W., Toronto. Plant, Jas., Speedside. Pollock, A. F., B.D., Granby. Que. Parnell, F. G., Brooklyn, N.S. Ralph, Benjamin, LL.D., Chellwood,
Sask. Rayner, T. DeCourcy, Watford, Ont. Read, G. Ellery, 37 Melbourne St.,
Sherbrooke, Que. Rice, E. LeRoy, B.A., Rock Island,
Que. Rose, E.. Saskatchewan. Salter, E. J. B., Winnipeg. Samson, Percy V., B.A., 1519 15th
Ave. West, Calgary, Alta. Sanden, G. A., New Norway, Alta. Sanders, Frank, Guelph, Ont. Sanderson, M. H., Cowansville, Que. Sears, Geo. F., Liverpool, N.S. Silcox, E. D., 4 Sussex Ave., Toronto. Smith, Merton, Vancouver, B.C. Spence, W. D., Victoria, B.C. Steed, Arthur, M.A., B.D., Africa. Sulston, .John H., Margaree, N.S. Thompson, W. J., 150 Nelson St.,
Brantford, Ont. Teale, A. E., Waterville, Que. Thackeray, .Toseph, Ottawa. Tippett, B. Y., Springfield, Ohio. Thomas, Wm. H., 42 First Ave., To- ronto.
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Thompson, E. J., E.F.D. 53, Treder- St., Montreal.
icton, N.B. Watt, E. G., B.D., South Edmonton,
Tucker, John T., Caminho da Ferro Alta.
Kilo 501, da Benguella Kilo 501, Weeks, E. R., West Croydon, Eng-
Angola, Africa Occidentale, via land.
Lisbon. . Whitehouse, Frobisher, Sask.
Walker, M. T., R.M.R. No. 1, Marsh- Whitmore, H. D., Maxville, Out.
ville, Ont. Woodley, E. C, M.A., B.D., Marash.
Warren, E. G., Embro, Ont. Turkey. Warriner, W. H., D.D., 681 Shuter
LICENSED PASTOEAL SUPPLIES
Naseby, SasJc. — Eobt. HoUaway. J. H. Williams, Waterloo, Ont.
United Brethren — J. R. Wolsteneroft, D. J. Storms, Hespeler, Ont. Gobies, Ont.
THE THIETEENTH ANNUAL MEETING
The minutes of the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Congregational Union of Canada, held in the First Congregational Church, Hamilton. .Tune 2nd to 6th, 1919.
The Union Service was conducted by the Chairman, Eev. Matthew Kelly, on Thursday evening, assisted by Eevs. A. F. Pollock and E. Munson Hill, D.D. The Sermon was preached by Eev. T. W. Davidson. The Communion Service took place at the close, and was conducted by the pastor of the church, Eev. Alfred J. Barnard, assisted by representative deacons.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JUNE 4TH
The Union was called to order by the Chairman at 9.30.
The report of the Executive Committee was presented by the General Sec- retary, who moved its adoption. This was seconded by Eev. Dr. PeiUey and carried.
Eeport of the Executive of the Congregational Union of Canada for the year ending June 1, 1919.
With glad hearts we come at this Union meeting out of the long four years of shadow and storm into the sunshine of the new day of peace. The storm is not yet all over, and the rumblings of war are still heard in the dis- tance, but above us the sky is blue and our boys are coming home.
With humble and grateful hearts we render praise to the Lord of hosts for the complete victory He has given to us. We remember with thanksgiving the steadfastness and moral courage of our great Allies. We think with pride of the skill of our leaders and the deeds of our own splendid men. We welcome those who return, and we will not forget those who in Flanders' fields ' ' Beneath the small white crosses Have laid them down to sleep. ' ' We pray, too, that we may never fail in kindly love to those who have left part of their strength at the battle-front and face in our midst a crippled life.
We give our thanks to the leaders of our Allies and of our Empire for the terms of peace which are planned, not only to fulfil justice, but to prepare for a new and happier era for all peoples.
Somewhat to our- surprise, we find, as we turn to our own lands and the tasks of peace, that things cannot be put back where they were. The wine of the new day needs new wineskins. There is a changed and enlarged spirit in
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our peoijle tliat socks better ways in all departments ot life. Here lies the eternal task of the ehureh in filling the hearts of men with the Spirit of Jesus and bringing in our social life the fulfilling of His Kingdom.
For these purposes the churches of Canada have combined in a National Forward Movement, for the deepening of the spiritual life, the enlisting of recruits for Christian leadership, and an adequate meeting of our responsibil- ities at home and abroad. This will be fully reported to the union by our Forward Movement Committee.
Our Military Service Board will also report in their record for the year • that the Military Service Boards of the churches in Canada have combined in a Federal War Service Commission, which has dealt in a united way with the helping of our soldiers abroad and on their way home.
The Sunday Schools of Canada joined again this year in contributions for Armenian relief.
Co-operation and federation of local churches has made considerable pro- gress, as between the Methodist and Presbyterian churches and our own, as the Church Union Committee will report.
In all these things the year has therefore been marked by a growing co- operation of the Protestant Churches in Canada. We hope that in the grave problems of social re-construction the same unity among the churches may be markedly helpful. A special committee will present to you a carefully pre- pared resolution, bearing upon the relation of our Union to social and economic problems.
In matters more particularly relating to our Congregational Church life, the year has been marked by the sending out, by our Foreign Missionary So- ciety, of the largest reinforcement for the work in Africa that has been sent in any year of the history.
In the home field the United Brethren Association has completely united with the Western Association, a union that will strengthen both Associations.
The matters committed to the Executive have been dealt with and we sub- mit to you, according to notice of motion of last year, a very much revised set of Standing Eules, which give effect to the recent growth and changes in our Union procedure.
A revision of the roll of the Union will also be submitted to you.
The programme for the Union has been prepared and is herewith hub- mitted.
The receipts and apportionments for the year are herewith presented.
It is with regret that we chronicle the loss, by death, of Mr. Henry O 'Hara, ex-Chairman of the Union and a life-long and enthusiastic Congregationalist ; also the death, in battle, of Lieut. H. W. W. Copp, who, before going to the front, .was Treasurer of our Publishing Department ; also the sorrow which has come to the home of two of our members, Eev. E. LeRoy Rice, in the death of Mrs. Rice, and Rev. T. J. Williams, in the death of Mrs.. Williams. To the relatives your Executive has expressed their very sincere sympathy.
We welcome to our Union's meetings Rev. W. Carey Walters, Minister Emeritus of Victoria Street Congregational Church, St. Heliers, Jersey, who comes to us as the representative and bearer of greetings from the Colonial Missionary Society.
We welcome, also, two of our missionaries, Rev. I. W. Pierce, of Harpoot, Turkey in Asia, who was interned in Beyrout during the war and has seen the sufferings through which the people of. the near East have passed. We wel- come also Rev. J. T. Tucker, Principal of the Currie Memorial Institute at Dondi, West Central Africa.
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We have to thank also, in an especial way, our hosts, the Pastor, Kev. A. J. Barnard, and the good friends of the Hamilton First Congregational Church, who have, at 'such short notice, undertaken to entertain the Union. We hope that the meetings and the fellowship may in some measure repay them.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM T. GUNN, General Secretary.
The constitution as revised was then presented, and carried.
The Revision of the Roll was submitted, and carried.
Rev. Dr. Hill suggested that a by-law be made recognizing licensed pastoral supply.
Applications for membership were received from: Revs. E. D. Hughes, Geo. F. Sears, Frank Purnell, D. McColl, W. H. Thomas, A. J. Barnard. These were referred to the Membership Committee. An application for membership in the Union was received from the Union Church, Alsask; the same was re- ferred to the Membership Committee.
On motion the recommendation that Rev. Carey Walters sit as a correspond- ing member was referred to the Membership Committee.
A letter of greeting was received from the Rev. G. A. Sanden, of New Norway. It was moved and carried that it be referred to the Resolutions Committee for a suitable reply.
Dr. Guun reported on his visit to the Maritime Union, as delegate. Greet- ings were received from Mr. G. H. O'Hara, and regrets at inability to be present.
Dr. Gunn moved, seconded by Mr. J. B. Waugh, that the Business Com- mittee be instructed to bring in a list of delegates to the Presbyterian Assembly and the Methodist District Conference.
The Union then gave place to the Canada Congregational Missionary Society.
At 12 o'clock the Union was called to order by the Chairman for the De- votional Hour, at which the Rev. Geo. A. Mackenzie took the place of Rev. Geo. Adam and delivered the address.
The Union then adjourned.
The Union assembled at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Alfred J. Barnard, pastor of the Church, delivered an address of welcome, after which the Chairman gave an address on "Reconstruction, or The Building of a Better Canada."
THURSDAY, JUNE 5th.
The session of the Union met at 9.30 a.m., with the Rev. Matthew Kelly in the chair. The Revs. W. H. Thomas and A. F. Pollock led in prayer. The Recording Secretary read in part the minutes of the first day.
Greetings were then read from Major (Rev.) H. I. Hors?v, Rev. W. E. Gilroy, and Mr. Walter E. Booth.
On motion of Rev. Dr. Gunn these letters were accepted.
On motion of Rev. Dr. E. Munsou Hill the name of Rev. E. D. Silcox was added to the Membership Committee.
Rev. E. D. Silcox then presented the following recommendations:
That the application of Rev. Edward Daniel Hugiies be granted.
That the application of Rev. Frank G. Purnell be granted.
That the application of Rev. W. Henry Thomas be granted.
That the Rev. Alfred J. Barnard be received as soon as a letter of trans- fer comes to hand.
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That Kev. Dr. Milan- and Rev. W. Carey Walters be asked to sit as cor- responding members.
That the Union Church at Alsask, Sask., be received into the Union. On motion the recommendation was adopted.
Judge S. P. Leet, in behalf of the Business Committee, made the follow- ing recommendations:
Those portions of the Executive Committee of the Union relating —
(a) To the close of the vrar; (b) To the demise of certain officers of our Union and Societies; (c) To the visit of the Rev. W. Carey Waiters, re- presenting the Congregational Union of England and Wales, and the Colonial Missionary Society; (d) and to the courtesies to us of the Hamilton Church and people, be referred to the Resolutions Committee to present suitable reso- lutions.
As to the questions relative to —
(a) Peace and Eeconstructions ; (b) National Forward Movement; (t) Military Service; (d) Co-operation with other Churches; (e) Relating to the Foreign Missionaries and their work. These will appear in the reports of the committees and societies having charge of these matters and will be con- sidered when these reports are presented. On motion the recommendations were adopted.
Eev. E. D. Silcox, in behalf of the Social Service Committee, presented a report dealing with ' ' Prohibition. ' '
On motion of Dr. Warriner and Judge Leet, it was agreed that this be submitted to the Resolutions Committee.
The Union then proceeded to the election of chairman. The Revs. Dr. Daley and A. F. Pollock were appointed scrutineers. The ballot resulted in the election of Rev. A. Margrett, who was presented to the Union by the Rev. J. T. Daley, D.D.
Rev. A. Margrett presented the statistical report.
Rev. Dr. Warriner moved, seconded by Judge Leet, that the recommenda- tions of the Statistical Secretary, that the statistical forms be simplified, and that the apportionment be revised, be referred to the Business Committee.
Rev. W. H. Warriner, in behalf of the Committee on Church Union, pre- sented the following report :
' ' The admirable report on co-operation with other churches in missionary work, presented by Dr. Gunn at the last Union meeting, surveyed the co-opera- tive efforts of the three negotiating denominations throughout the Dominion. The adjustments then reported as having been made have, as far as reported, worked out satisfactorily, and others then planned have since been carried out. There has been, in fact, a good deal of quiet re-adjustment between the three denominations throughout the Dominion.
"We may mention as fields in which we are specially interested the f oUoAving :
" Margaree, N.S. — The federation of three Presbyterian causes with our Church has now been happily effected, the four stations being under the pastor- ate of the Rev. J. H. Sulston. This enables them to provide the minister with a salary of $1,200, besides the use of two manses, one for the winter and the other, which is by the sea, for the summer. The missionary grant has also been materially reduced.
"Economy, N.S. — Here our Church has federated with the Presbyterian churches of Upper Economy and Five Islands, under the pastoral care of a Presbyterian minister. The federation has resulted in this group of churches becoming self-supporting, and at the same time giving their pastor $1,200 a year with the use of a manse.
"Fitch Bay, Quebec. — The arrangement entered into last year by which the Methodist charges at Georgeyille and Smith 's Mills united with ours, has
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now b;'en coiifiniiiMl by the .settlement as pastor of the Rev. R. W. Carr. with a 8ahiiy eoiisiderably iiu-reased.
"Union Clnircli, St. Aimc <!r BcUenie, P. Q.— This church lias now been in oxistenee al)out sin'cn years. It reeei\es a grant from the Missionarj' Ro- eieties of the three co-operatinfj denominations, and is under the direct super- vision of our Tnter-denominational Committee, representing the three denomina- tions. Its special importance lies in its ministry to the students and professors of Maedonald College, a large proportion of whom are in its membership. In the recent establishment of a large military hospital at St. Annes, its sphere of usefulness has greatly increased. Rev. Norman McLeod, a Presbyterian Minister, its first minister having resigned, he has been succeeded by the Rev. E. I. Hart, D.D., a valued minister of the Methodist Church.
" Co-oprriition in Ministerial Training.- — All are no doubt more or less familiar with the co-operation of four colleges in Montreal. In this work the Anglican Church associates itself with the three denominations. The Theo- logical Colleges of Montreal, as they are called, have just completed their seventh joint session. The past session was marked by the establishment, through them and under their supervision, of a Khaki Theological Faculty, in connection with the Khaki University for soldiers overseas ami located at Ripon, in England. This was first projected when peace was not expected so soon as it came and when it was thought that demobilization might occupy two years or more. The College at Ripon will now probably close with the end of this month. But it has already, during the six months or so of its existence, done very valuable work. It has about sixty theological students enrolled and in regular attendance upon its classes. These students represent seven different denominations and every province in the Dominion. It is a work quite unique, certainly as far as Canada is concerned in its catholicity as a theological college.
SPECIAL CITY PROBLEMS
' ' The modern 'city presents a number of problems that cannot be ade- (juately solved without the co-operation of all the religious forces of the city. The inadequacy and utter wastefulness of the efforts of religious forces oper- ating independently of each other, and not seldom in rivalry, is nowhere so obvious as in the great cities where masses of people, often of an alien language, are allowed to grow up and multiply in ignorance, poverty and vice. Happily the churches are waking uj) to a sense of their duty.
"in Toronto a committee representing the three denominations, and with the assistance of the Y.M.C.A., has, during the past winter, made a pre- liminary survey of the down-town portions of the city and collected a large amount of information which jn'epares the way for future action of a co- operative character.
"In Montreal the Inter-denominational Council has for some years directed its attention particularly to the foreign population and made surveys of the field and its possibilities.
"It is expected that an appeal will shortly be made to the missionary societies of the three denominations and to the Y.M.C.A., which is equally in- terested in this work, to join in the formation of a special Inter-denomina- tional Advisory Council, which shall be emjjowered to engage an expert to examine the needs and the possibilities of the work so that it can be taken hold of in a more satisfactory manner.
CO-OPERATION IN TOWN AND COUNTRY WORK WITH THE Y.M.C.A.
' ' Reference has been made to the co-operation of the Y.M.C.A. with the churches in city work, but the town aiul country districts also present oppor- tunities for increased fellowship in service. We note with pleasure that here also steps are being taken leading to a closer co-ordination of the efforts of
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the Y.M.C.A. with thoi-o of the chiuvhes, specially with relation to work among boys in the rural districts of our country. This is a movement which mo heartily endorse.
THE FOEWAED MOVEMENT
"Mention should also i)e made in th's re|)o'i-t of the oix'rations of the com- mitti^e of five denominations. This committee has been hiying plans for the inauguration of a National ('ain])aign which shall have for its object a forward movement in all the chundies. This matter will be pi'f^s^'eiited to the Union by a special sub-eommittee of your Executive.
CONCLUSION
"These are all welcome evidences of the growing spirit of unity among the churches. They are realizing, as possibly never before, that the salvation of our country demands that wasteful overlapping shall cease, and that sporadic and disconnected efforts of individual churches and denominations are not aiie- quate to the great tasks before us; that the religious forces of the country must get together in large comprehensive undertakings more worthy of the dignity of Christ 's Kingdom.
"We regret that the definite union of the Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational Churches has been so long delayed. No doubt the cause of Christ has suffered through it. This long period of uncertainty has been an element of weakness in the life of each of the three denominations. We can only hope that a final decision will not be postponed, a moment longer than is absolutely necessary. Meanwhile, your Committee would urge our churches, while cultivating the spirit of co-operation in all f'hristian work, to be true to their own special responsibilities and guard diligently against any weaken- ing, disintegration or slackening of endeavour which is so a])t to overtake us in this period of indecision.
"We must be true to our own household if we are to lie worthy of a place in that larger family of God, for the consummation of which this Union is committed. ' '
On motion of Dr. Warriner, seconded by Eev. IT. D. Whitmore, the report was adopted.
The Union then gave place to the <.'anada Congregational Missionai'y So- ciety at 11 o 'clock.
At 12 o'clock the Chairman calleil the I''nion togethi'r when the Eev. George Adam delivered an ad<lress on "The dov of Laliour. "
FEIDAV, JUNE C.th, 9.30 A.M.
The regular business session of the Union opened at 9.:',0 with the .hair- man, Eev. Matthew* Kelly, presiding.
l\e\. Dr. Pedley presented the report of the Forward Movement Com- mittee, at the conclusion of which the following recommendations were male:
1st. That the Eev. Frank J. Day, D.D., be appointed to act as Director of the Movement.
2nd. That the members of the Union pledge their hearts and prayerful support to the movement so pregnant with possibilities for the life of our churches and the welfare of our land.
3rd. That the Home Missionary Society be requested to utilize, as the nucleus for a campaign fund, the surplus in the treasury of the Geo. Eobertsou fund, and also the income for the current year. As this fund was created hx
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the donor with a special view toward aggressive work, we feel that there could be no better use for it than that herewith recommended.
4th. That the present Committee be continued with power to add to its numbers in such a way as to further any plans for organization that may be regarded by the Director as essential to the successful carrying on of the work.
On motion of Dr. Pedley, seconded by Mr. Walter Bale, the report was adopted.
Dr. Warriner, in behalf of the Nomination Committee, stated that he was ready to submit the nomination of .officers for the ensuing year.
On motion of Dr. Pedley, the report was taken as read, and adopted.
Eev. T. W. Davidson presented the following resolutions in behalf of the Committee on Resolutions:
1. The Congregational Union of Canada, in common with the Universal Church, desires to offer thanks to Almighty God, for the cessation of the World-War, and the unparalleled victory afforded to the armies of the Allied forces since its last annual meeting. The Union humbly accepts this crown- ing mercy as an answer of God to prayer, and as an opportunity for renewed consecration in the service of Christ.
2. The Congregational Union desires to express its deepest appreciation and gratitude to our brave men, who by life, or by death, made this victory, under God, possible; rejoices with those whose sons are restored to them in safety, and afresh deeply sympathizes with all our families who have been bereaved of their best during the war.
3. The Union rejoices in the measure of success which has so far attended the labours of the Peace Conference in Paris, and prays that it may find wisdom to reach an amicable and lasting settlement on the problems still un- solved. It further welcomes the scheme for the League of Nations to prevent the recurrence of war, and prays that these ideals of our Divine Redeemer, the Prince of Peace, may be so translated into the life of men and nations, that they may be, ere long, realized in a reconstructeil world.
4. We recognize, with profound appreciation, the Union of the United Brethren Avith the Western Association, now so happily consummated, and con- gratulate the leaders on bringing the negotiations to such a successful issue. We pray that the re-inforced Western Association, as the result, may enter on an era of abounding spiritual prosperity.
5. The Congregational Union of Canada desires to express to the Con- gregational Union of England and Wales, to the Hampshire Congregational Union, and to the Colonial Missionary Society, its sense of satisfaction and delight, at the presence of Rev. W. Carey Walters, their distinguished repre- sentative to our gatherings. Mr. Walters, by his public messages and personal urbanity, has won all our hearts, and we have been inspired by his wise and eloquent utterances during our annual meetings in the City of Hamilton. The Union assures the parent bodies of its warmest appreciation, and thanks them most cordially for the renewed token of their interest in our affairs; and re- quests Mr. Walters to carry the expression of our greetings and good-will to the three organizations overseas, to whose leaders we are, so deeply indebted.
6. The Union desires to place on record its expression of condolence and sorrow with the relatives of the late Mr. Henry O 'Hara, of Toronto, a beloved ex-Chairman of our Union, and a man of unblemished and beautiful character, whose interests in the work of God were maintained to the close of his long career, and that copies of this resolution be sent to the members of the bereaved family.
7. The Union also desires to express its sense of loss in the death of Lieut. Harold W. W. Copp, the Honorary Treasurer of the Publishing Com- mittee, who, during the year, was killed in action, and begs to assure his relatives of its deep sympathy in the death of such a gallant brother whose
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heroic example is au inspiratiou to all who knew and esteemed him so highly, * ' and, who being dead, yet speaketh. ' '
8. Eesolved, that the Union extends the assurance of its sympathy and condolence to the Eev. E. LeRoy Rice and Rev. Trevor Williams, two of our honoured ministers, who each has recently lost his trusted life-partner by death, and desires to commend these beloved brethren to the God of all comfort, in these days of trial and bereavement.
9. Resolved, that the Union sends to Rev. A. E. Cooke, of Vancouver, its assurance of loving sympathy and esteem in the protracted illness of Mrs. Cooke, and prays that if it be the Divine Will she may be spared to him in his arduous and successful toil for the Master.
10. Resolved, that a letter of greeting and good-will be sent to Rev. G. A. Sanden, our esteemed Swedish minister of New Norway, on the occasion of his retirement, and prays that God may grant him a peaceful eventide after his long and faithful years of service in the Kingdom of Christ.
11. We present our best thanks to the Rev. Alfred J. Barnard, the min- ister of First Congregational Church, Hamilton, his office bearers and trustees, for their warm welcome to the use of their beautiful church premises for the meetings of the Union. We desire also to assure the Secretary of the Arrange- ments Committee, Mr. J. P. Morton, of our warmest appreciation of his services, and the ladies of the congregation and of Immanuel Church, under the leader- ship of Mrs. Tulk, for their generous hospitality in their homes, and in the evening social hour, which proved so enjoyable each night. Our thanks are also presented to the committee of ladies who adorned the church daily with choice flowers, and to Mrs. Waugh, of Stratford, who, in the absence of the organist, took charge of the music, and to the church choir, for their inspiring ministry of song during the week.
12. That we assure Miss Alexander of our appreciation and warmest thanks for her delightful Garden Party on Wednesday evening, and to the gentlemen who so generously provided the automobiles, making the journey to and from the grounds so easy and pleasant for all concerned.
13. The Congregational Union, having heard Mr. Charles W. Bishop, General Secretary of the Y.M.C.A., endorses the proposal that the time has come when the Y.M.C.A. should be brought into closer relationship with the churches, and hereby appoints a committee of this Union to meet with the Committee of the Y.M.C.A. National Council and similar committees of other church courts, to consider the whole matter.
14. The Congregational Union having unanimously approved the recom- mendations of the Forward Movement Committee, and promised to support them in every possible way, further suggests, that power be given the Com- mittee to arrange for a delegation to visit Great Bi-itain in the interests of the movement, during the fall of the present year.
On motion of Rev. T. W. Davidson, seconded by Judge Leet, the resolu- tions were adopted.
Rev. Geo. Adam, in behalf of a special committee appointed by the Ex- ecutive, presented the following resolution endorsed by the Executive:
That the Congregational Union of Canada, in view of the conditions, tendencies, and necessities of the times in which we live, and in recognition of the divinely appointed mission of the Christian Church in regard to regen- eration and perfection of human society, put on record before its membership and constituency the following resolutions:
(1) That this country generally, and especially the various governmental and legislative authorities, ought to recognize in thought and practice, and to enact in the statutes of this country, the right and obligation of every inan to work, and further, that every necessary means and opportunity be given his children to prepare them for becoming efficient and contributing citizens.
(2) That similarly, the citizens of this country in their diverse, individual
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aud (.'olloctive capacities affirm, in the true industrial, social, and ethical sense of the expression, the principle' of the minimum wage, as at least part of the social re-adjustment at which the peoples are everywhere aiming to-day.
This same to be brought about, not by any sudden or imperfectly con- ceived and merely temporary exercise of regulative control, but as the achieve- ment of the joint deliberate and co-operative effort of labour itself, of capital, and responsible representatives of the community.
(3) Further, and in correspondence with the spirit and real purport of the foregoing resolutions, the cardinal principle of the supreme worth or value of the personality of the human individual (man, Avoman or child), and of the highest possible developments of that^ personality, become in deed and in thought the one aim of all international and national policy.
(4) That immediate steps be taken to impress upon the Government the urgent need for re-establishing an effective control of the prices of the neces- sities of life.
On motion of Eev. Geo. Adam, seconded by Rev. H. D. Whitmore, the resolution was adopted.
Rev. Dr. Warriner moved, seconded by Rev. Dr. Pedley, that we increase the salary of our General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Gunn, the details to be left to the Executive Committee. Carried.
The Chairman then introduced to the Union Rev. Dr. Clark, of Halifax, and Mr. W. B. Wood, who brought greetings, as delegates, from the Presbyterian General Assembly.
On motion of Dr. Gunn, it was agreed that we adjourn at 12.45 to meet again at the close of the college session.
Rev. R. W. Carr reported that Revs. Geo. Adam and W. H. Thomas had been appointed as delegates to the Presbyterian General Assembly by the Business Committee.
Rev. W. Henry Thomas reported having accompanied Rev. Geo. Adam to the Assembly, where they presented the greetings of the Congregational Union.
In the Devotional Hour, the Rev. A. E. Mann letl in prayer, and Rev. Geo. Adam addressed the Union on, "The Joy of Liberty."
The Union was called together at 3.30 p.m. by the Chairman.
It was moved that the minutes of the sessions to-day be taken as read, and that the Cliairman and .Secretary revise them for publication.
Rev. E. D. Silcox, in behalf of the Dominion Alliance, presented the annual report.
On motion of Judge Lcet, seconded by Rev. H. D. Whitmore, the report was adopted.
Rev. E. D. Silcox moveil, that in view of the foregoing report, we, the members of the Congregational Union of Canada, in annual meeting assembled, desire to place on record our purpose and determination to do all in our power to bring about a permanent prohibitory law for the Avhole Dominion, as being the only satisfactory solution of the problem that faces us.
Mr. Prank G. Ellis gave a report of the Finance Committee, recommend- ing a cut in the travelling expenses of $10.00. The motion carried.
Rev. A. F. Pollock reported for the Military Service Committee. Upon motion, seconded by Rev. T. W. Davidson, the report was adopted.
The Chairman, Rfev. Matthew Kelly, introduced the Rev. Prof. Charles Bieler, D.D., corresponding member of the Federated Protestant Churches of France to the Union, who then addressed the Union.
It was moved by Judge Leet, seconded by Rev. E. D. Silcox, That the Congregational Union of Canada, having heard the appeal of the twelve prin- cipal church organizations and Home Mission Boards of France and Belgium, and of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, addressed to the Protestant Churches of Canada for co-operation in seeking to maintain now, and to reconstruct after the war, the spiritual forces of the devastated
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aix'as in Houthejn Belgium ami FiauL-i', especially by tlio lestoratiou of destroyed t-hiirches, inanses and mission halls, heartily supports the appeal and commends this worthy object to the Union Executive Committee for action.
Mr. D. Hilton gave the leport of the Publishing Committee, on whose motion, seconded by Dr. Gunn, it was atlojjted.
It was moved by Eev. T. W. Davidson, and seconded, that a vote of thanks be sent to Mr. Smith for his services in the Publishing Company.
Rev. D. A. Armstrong presented the report of the Young People 's De- partment, on whose motion, seconded by Eev. H. D. Whitmore, it was adopted.
Dr. Gunn presented a recommendation from the Executive, that the name of Rev. Robert Stevenson be dropped from the roll. On motion of Dr. Gunn, seconded by Eev. Dr. Warriner, this was agreed to.
Dr. Gunn presented, in part, a report of the Committee on Social .Service, and in concluding, moved that the report be adopted, and thanks be given to Dr. Copp for his preparation of the same, and that the report be handed over to the Publishing Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. D. Hilton, and carried.
Ee\ . E. LeEoy Rice, in behalf of the Membership Committee, moved that Eevs. G. F. Sears and Duncan McCoU be received into this Union. The motion was agreed to.
Dr. Gunn moved that the Secretary be instructed to condense the minutes for publication. This was agreed to.
The Union then adjourned.
FRIDAY EVENING
The meeting opened at 8 o 'clock p.m.
After devotional exercises the Union was addressed by Eev. I. W. Pierce, of Harpoot, Turkey in Asia; and Eev. J. T. Tucker, of the Currie Institute, Dondi, Angola, West Central Africa.
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SOCIAL WELFARE, 1918-1919
The present sessions of the vavions Provincial and Federal Housejs have been noteworthy in the time and interest devoted to problems of Social Wel- fare. The war has bronght to the citizens of Canada, a deeper realization of a mutual responsibility each for each, in the life of the state. The discussions on Housing, Health, Industrial Life, Immigration, Prohibition, and minor issues involving moral and social principles, are but practical evidences of this growing social consciousness. It would seem fitting, then, that any report on social service at this time should be, more or less, a recording of progress in the treatment of the various problems crying for solution.
In two fields matters are approaching a crisis, — those of Prohibition and Industrial Relations. The United States' "bone-dry" amendment was ratified in January, 1919. Canada was then under war-time prohibition legislation, which it was confidently exi:)ected would be made permanent. However, public opinion began to show considerable favour towards a moderate policy, reserv- ing beor and wine licenses. In Quebec, on April 10th, the electors endorsed this policy by over 100,000 majority vote. Ontario will vote on a similar referendum on October 20th, while British Columbia will probably sub- mit the same question to her people. In the other western provinces and the Maritime provinces, Prohibition is probably permanent, since it has been endorsed by their legislatures. The Federal Government has reinforced pro- vincial legislation, by its recent enactments, whereby manufacture and im- portation are forbidden in any province adopting provincial Prohibition. Our activities must now be directed to obtaining successful results in the various provincial referenda.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
At the present moment, Winnipeg and Toronto are in the clutches of general strikes, while uncertain reports come of disturbances in Regina, Cab gary, Edmonton, and Vancouver. Labour demands a forty-four hour week-, and the I'ight of collective bargaining, while the employers maintain that such a shortening of hours will make it impossible to compete industrially with the manufacturers of other countries, who are unhampered by such a reduction: While recognizing the principle of collective bargaining, as inclusive of the workers in their own plants, the employers are unwilling to concede the right to a sympathetic strike of all the workers in a certain trade, when only one factory or one particular department has a grievance. Be the arguments or the agreements what they may, the whole situation is the culmination of the industrial discontent of the last few months. The Royal Commission appointed to report on June 1st on the situation in Canada was instructed, among other things, to ' ' obtain inf orrhation as to the character and extent of organization already existing among bodies of employers and employees, respectively, and to investigate available data as to the progress made by established joint in- dustrial councils in Canada, Great Britain and the United States. ' ' Upon the i:)ublication of their report, we can make a more definite attempt to solve the inter-woven problems of demobilization, unemployment, increased cost of living, and industrial unrest.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Throughout the Dominion, it would seem, greater thought and value is being placed upon the physical well-being of humanity.
The Federal Department of Public Health On March 26th, the Hon. N. W. Rowell introduced a Bill to establish a federal department of Public Health. The new department, which will be under a Minister of the Crown, is given power to co-operate with' provincial
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am] other health authorities; to deal with questions of child health and child welfare; to supervise the medical care of immigrants, and public health regu- lations on railways, boats, ships, and federal public buildings, where the health of government employees, etc., is concerned; and the regulations re- garding the pollution of boundary waters.
The bill provides for the establishment of a Dominion Council of Health, consisting of the Deputy Minister and the Provincial Health Officers, with not more than three others, appointed by the Governor-General-in-Council for throe years.
In addition to the annual Report, the Department is to publish and dis- tribute all such information as shall promote good health and improved sanita- tion in the country.
It is not too much to say that the new department is a direct result of the war, and the consequent greater emphasis on the value of human life. It is to be hoped, that other great public needs will not require such stern promoters.
Saskatchewan has consolidated her health laws, by establishing both a Council and Bureau of Public Health. The Bureau shall be under the super- vision of a Commissioner, who is given ample power to act in the best interests of the health of the Province. Manitoba, British Columbia, and Alberta have enacted amendments looking to the better administration of their municipal hospitals. Alberta is to be congratulated on the concise and timely articles now appearing in her monthly Health Bulletin, and especially upon the ex- cellently simple style in which this valuable health information is given.
Venereal Disease Legislation
Of special legislation regarding the social diseases, it is gratifying to note that British Columbia and Manitoba have passed Venereal Diseases Acts, while Saskatchewan has passed a similar act, supplementing and emphasizing the legislation of last session. Five of the provinces (Alberta, British Colum- bia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan) now have drastic legislation on this phase of social health.
SASKATCHEWAN VENEREAL DISEASES ACT
In February, 1918, Saskatchewan passed a Venereal Diseases Act, de- claring these diseases contagious, infectious, communicable and dangerous to the Public Health. The Commissioner of Health must be supplied, under secrecy, of course, with the full details of each case, by the medical practi- tioners. Now a new act has been passed imposing a heavy penalty for any- one who advertises a cure for these diseases, but providing for an appeal to the Commissioner of Public Health, by anyone who is aggrieved by the action of the medical health officer.
Any hospital receiving provincial aid must make provision for the re- ception and treatment of venereally diseased patients, while the Lieutenant- Governor-in-Couneil may assign any hospital, any part of it, any house or building, as a hospital place of detention or isolation for the treatment and accommodation of such patients.
THE ALBERTA LEAGUE AND VENEREAL DISEASES
The Report of the Committee on Venereal Diseases, of the Alberta Social Service League, contained many fine recommendations. This Committee has been carrying on a wide campaign on the subject in the province, but is planning for greater activities, since medical men there feel that the evil is increasing. The plans of the League, which require a special secretary along
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this line of work, provide agitation to have venereal diseases made notifiable. The physicians are to include in their records, — sex, age, occnpation, conjugal state, source of infection, and stage of disease. The Provincial Government will be requested to provide salvarsan without cost, to all physicians applying to it, for treatment, in these cases: this treatment to be continued, until effectual. The doctors and medical association are asked to co-operate by having blood tests made of their patients when deemed necessary. Free litera- ture, posters, lectures, etc., are to be used in the educational campaign, and information sent from the league oflSces to all persons holding positions of public instruction, in the Province. The Government will also be asked to establish a course of study in Hygiene and Venereal Diseases in all secondary and higher educational 'nstitutions.
LEGISLATION RE IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION — AMENDMENTS IN CANADIAN LEGISLATION
The war has been a stern teacher, but by its lessons we have profited. The need of a solidly loyal Canadian nation has been brought home to us, in the hour of Empire rocking. This session of the Dominion House has seen important amendments to the Immigration Laws.
Important are the changed requirements for citizenship. Five years ' residence (instead of three, as formerly required), are necessary, and no ex- ception is made for persons who entered Canada before the passing of the Act.
Mental defectives, and those who have been insane, at any time previo%is (formerly "within five years previous"), are prohibited; persons afiiicted with" tuberculosis in any form are now included in this class of "diseased persons" forbidden entrance to Canada. All other regulations regarding the * ' pro- hibited classes ' ' are made more stringent, especially those affecting mental or physical defectives, criminals, aliens, anarcbists, or similar agitators, and those likely to become public charges.
A new and important qualification is that of literacy. Admission will not be granted to persons over fifteen years of age physically capable of reading, who are incapable of reading in some language or dialect submitted passages given them by the immigration officer. Certain relatives of persons ad- mitted are excluded from this ruling, but said relatives are carefully specified.
Provision is made for inspection of immigrants in their own countries, at ports of call en route, as well as when seeking to land.
Power is granted to the Governor-in-Council to prohibit, or limit, tem- porarily or permanently, the entrance to C!anada of immigrants belonging to any ' ' nationality, race or religious sect ... or of any specified class or occupation, because of any economic, industrial or other condition temporarily existing in Canada, or because such immigrants are deemed unsuitable, having _ regard to climate, industrial, social, educational, labour or other conditions or requirements of Canada. ' '
The penalties on the transportation companies for bringing undesirables to Canada are increased — the company must now pay to the officer in charge of the port of entry $200.00, and a sum equal to that paid by the immigrant for transportation.
The Superintendent of Immigration becomes the Deputy Minister of Education.
From the above legislation, it will be seen, that Canada is determined to set a high standard for her citizenship, and to enforce rigorously all legislation tending to the creation and maintenance of that standard.
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HINDU IMMIGRATION
According to press notices an agreement is about to be entered into be- tween the Dominion and Indian Governments, whereby Hindus in Canada shall be allowed to bring to this country their wives, with the proviso that only one wife and her children shall be allowed to join each husband.
LEGISLATION RE AMUSEMENTS
MOVING PICTURE LEGISLATION
The increasing popularity of the motion picture renders legislation gov- erning its presentation especially important. In Ontario, at least, the Exhibi- tors ' Association has shown commendable co-operation in working for the best interests of the public, especially in the supervision of child patronage. As a result, the Government is introducing a system of matrons of playhouses, who will have supervision over these children, unaccompanied by adults, throughout the performance. Quebec, too, has passed legislation, stringently regulating the issuance of licenses to all places of amusement, while Saskatchewan and Manitoba have amended their existing laws slightly. Satisfactory interest is shown throughout Canada by the public in the censoring and supervision of amusements offered to the people, but little more can be done while the super- vision of production lies beyond our boundaries.
Greater emphasis on Canadian productions, especially in the film industry, can alone safeguard Canadian morals and ideals.
Amendments to existing legislation in Quebec raises the age, at which children must still be accompanied by adults, to sixteen years. This whole restriction is relaxed, when the programme is advertised as composed only of pictures, authorized for children by the Board of Censors. The Legislatures of both Ontario and Quebec have passed progressive measures on this subject during the present session.
RACE TRACK GAMBLING
The prohibition of race track gambling, by the Order-in-Council of June 7, 1917, has not been repealed, and therefore will remain in force for six months after the signing of the peace treaty. Moreover, Sir Thomas White has stated in the House, that the Government intends to make a full inqmry into the business, in order to bring dpwu legislation, next session, that will be in the best public interests.
A business of gambling, that permitted its promoters to profit to the amount of $12,500,000, on a half • season 's business in the war year of 1917, seems to require investigation.
LEGISLATION AFFECTING WOMEN
Women are now enfranchised in practically every province, except Quebec, while at the beginning of the session Sir Thomas White announced a Federal Suffrage Bill.
Concerning women in industry it is gratifying to note the growth of the minimum wage.
QUEBEC MINIMUM WAGES FOR WOMEN
By the introduction of her women 's minimum wage bill, the Province of Quebec has shown itself ready to grant economic equality to women and to assume responsibility for the weal of its women workers. With this measure,
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the ancient province ranges itself in the front rank in industrial legislation with British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. These provinces fix their mininuim wage for the individual industry upon judgment awarded after the findings of their Mininuim Wage CJommissions. The District of Columbia cut through the web entirely by fixing the minimum wage for its women workers at $16.00 per week. Tlie State of New York is discussing similar legislation.
SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN'S MINIMUM WAGE
The Saskatchewan Act covers the cities only, but is given wide powers of investigation. The Bureau of Labor, will, on request, supply the wage Board (three men and two women) with information required in its duties. The gen- eral terms of the act follow closely those of British Columbia and Manitoba.
By a companion bill, this Province has provided ' ' that no white woman or girl shall be employed in any capacity, requiring her to lodge in, or work in any laundry or restaurant," unless the place of employment is specially licensed by the municipality.
At the present time recent investigations in various Canadian centres show that some such measure is sorely needed to alleviate the discouraging, ambition-destroying industrial experience of our women in industry. Espec- ially important should this be when we consider the number of women for whom the war will have meant a lifetime of labor and self-support outside of home and family. While the Dominion House is opening the path to political equality for Canadian women, it is gratifying to know that the Pro- vincial Houses are passing parallel measures to assure their economic position.
LEGISLATION AFFECTING THE FAMILY
MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
The problem of the soldier's home is a difficult one in some of the pro- vinces. A possible development of the circumstances is the present bill before the Commons to give the power of granting divorces to the Supreme Court of each province. Careful study aud discreet action is vitally necessary in adjust- ing this tragical ijroblem of the war. No proposal has yet been made which would suggest a general successful application. It would s?em that each case must receive individual attention and treatment, while the alteration of existing laws to meet the aggravated needs of the present period is a serious and de- batable proposition.
MARRIAGE LEGISLATION
Ontario has amended her Marriage Laws this session, seeking to prevent the marriage of minors under eighteen, except by special consent in writing of parents or guardian; or authenticated certificate of birth. Heavy penalties and the nullification of the marriage are incurred otherwise. British Columbia has passed a similar law, except that the age limit is 21 years, and that a de- claration may be obtained from a Judge of the County or Supreme Court, on the proposed marriage. No marriage of any person under 16 years of age shall be solemnized, nor any license for the same be issued, except on the dis- cretion of a Judge.
DESERTED WIVES
■ British Columbia has also passed legislation, providing for compulsory assistance from the husbands to deserted wives deserving of aid. In case of the mother proving an unfit person to have custody of the children, the pay-
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ment of the money may be ordered to those persons responsible for the care of the children. Thus the state definitely assumes responsibility for the protec- tion of the rights of the child.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CRIMINAL CODE
It is with pleasure, that we note the re-introduction of the Amendments to the Criminal Code, struck out by the Senate, last session. Hon. Arthur Meighen, the acting Minister of Justice, has carried the Bill in the Commons. Its clauses provide for the raising of the age of consent to sixteen years, and the age of seduction to eighteen years; provide against the seduction of female employees under twenty-one years of age, by employers or superior officials in any employment (previously restricted to factory, mill, workshop or store) ; and make false i-egistration or representation as man and wife in hotel, boarding house, or lodging house, an indictable otfence. Many beneficial prosecutions have been made under last year's amendments, making it a crime to contribute to the delinquency of a child by sexual immorality, or otherwise.
CHILD LABOUR LEGISLATION IN QUEBEC
Though compulsory education in Quebec was not accepted by the Legisla- ture, some indirect progress towards the same goal is to be recorded by the passage of more stringent laws affecting juvenile workers. iVo boy or girl under 16 years of age unable to read and write fluently may be employed in any industrial establishment, nor by any one carrying on a trade or business; or in the professions. Nor may they be employed by any theatre, moving- picture hall, hotel, restaurant, telegraph company, department store, printers or distributing agents of posters, etc. Street trading and newsdealing is for- bidden, under the same conditions and even when carried on is not to be permitted after eight in the evening. However, if attending a night school, to the satisfaction of the inspector, boys and girls under sixteen may be author- ized to carry on their work.
In all cases of children in employment under sixteen, certificates of study must be presenteil, in addition to the examination of the inspector.
Quebec has set her face resolutely towards better education for her chil- dren, and if present circumstances prevent as complete attainment of her aims as she had hoped, there is much promise, at least, in this indirect measure.
MISCELLANEOUS
SOCIAL INSURANCE
The establishment of Mothers' Pensions in the Province of Alberta is to be recommended as indicative of the deepening sense of social responsibility.
It was thought that Ontario would pass legislation along this line this Session, and though public opinion seemed overwhelmingly in favour of the measure, it. has been left over for another year without being discussed in the House.
Amendment to the Workmen's Compensation Acts, and the establishment of industrial refuges for female delinquents in some of the provinces, is also to be noted.
CARE OF THE FEEBLE MINDED
"While there has been minor legislation in some of the provinces, providing for better accommodation for dependents of various classes, one of the most advanced actions has been taken by Manitoba by "The Mental Diseases Act." This Act is based on the findings of Dr. C. M. Hincks ' Survey of Feeble Minded
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in the Province in 1918. A psychopathic ward is established for the special treatment of the mentally diseased, while all the regulations and administration of institutions for "mental diseases" are revised in accordance with the most scientific principles.
BRITISH COLUMBIA INDIAN LANDS
After careful consideration of the findings of their Royal Commission on Indian Affairs, the Legislature of British Columbia has just passed an Indian Affairs Settlement Act. The Lieutenant-Governor-in-Conucil is given full power to give effect to the Eeport of the Commission, in order to bring about the ' ' full and final adjustment and settlement of all differences between the said Governments respecting Indian Lands and Indian Affairs in the Province." To this end, the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council may enter into all such agree- ments with either the Federal Government or the Indians, as shall be necessary to adjust all matters of dispute.
Given a carefully prepared report, with findings and recommendations attached, and granted carte blanche in realizing these recommendations, the British Columbia Government may be honied to adjust successfully hitherto haphazard arrangements.
The Federal Government has made a grant of $25,000,000 to be distributed as a loan payable in from 20 to 30 years, and to be used in the erection of workingmen 's homes. The provinces are entitled to apply for a loan upon acceptance of submitted plans for the use of the appropriation. They, in turn, may administer loans to building corporations (under limitation), muni- cipalities, or individuals. Canada has determined to face and solv.' the ques- tion of suitable homes for her people.
CRIME IN CANADA-
The criminal statistics for 1917, just published, indicate many interesting currents in the national life, — nearly all leading to a better social standard. The decrease in all adult crime is remarkable, and especially happy is the re- duction in the number of female offenders, by 32.68 per cent. The increase of 14 per cent, in the number of juvenile delinquents is a cause for anxiety, but not so serious as might be thought by comparing the percentage alone. There has been an abnormal increase in juvenile delinquency, through the wa^' years. Canada's increase has not been so great as that of the other nations. We must also remember, that the legislation affecting juvenile offenders has been made more effective in Canada in the last couple of years, and therefore what might seem an increase is merely the result of more adequate and accurate records.
In spite of all that has been heard to the contrary, the reports show a truly gratifying decrease in the charges of drunkenness — 54.2 in the years 1913 to 1917.
Very suggestive are the figures dealing with social vice. There has been a decrease from 3,034 to 1,846 in charges brought against keepers of houses of ill-repute, and an increase from 1,403 to 2,700 in charges against frequenters. It is evident that strong legislation and strict enforcement is reducing the numbers of brothels, and making it increasingly possible to apprehend ' ' Customers. ' '
On the whole, a decrease of 9,780 for, in one year, all offences, would in- dicate a gratifying growth of law and order in the Dominion.
The Social Service Council of Canada, with which the Congregational Church is associated as one of the eighteen Dominion-wide bodies, is a federa-
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tion consisting of twenty-nine units, eleven of which are pro\'incial social ser- vice councils. The Council began its intensive work in July, 1918, under Dr. Shearer as General Secretary. In October the official magazine, ' ' Social Wei- fare, ' ' made its initial appearance.
The Council assumes responsibility for law enforcement, legislation, and moral reform, which requires interdenominational co-operation for the greatest success.
The churches, on the other hand, carry on their institutional work and the intensive educational work among their members.
The Congregational Church appoints ten members to the Social Service Council of Canada, and contributes $75.00 annually towards its budget.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J COPP.
THE C'OXCREGATIOXAr, CXION' OF CAXAOA
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING MAY 31,st, 1919
Contributions from the Churches:
Western Provinces $23 00
Ontario West $240 51
Ontario Central 50 70
Ontario East 61 27
352 48
Quebec , 381 79
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 19 10
United Brethren Association 45 50
Union Collections (Hamilton) Personal Members ' Fees .... Bank Interest
|
$42 |
49 |
|
14 |
00 |
|
2 |
55 |
$821 87
59 04
Receipts under Guarantee covering Salary and Expenses of General Secretary:
C.C.M. Society $1,345 00
C.C.F.M. Society 448 33
C.C. College 392 79
Provident Fund 56 04
— - $2,242 16
Total Receipts $3,123 07
Balance carried forward from previous year 292 94
$3,416 01
DISBURSEMENTS
General Secretary :
Salary and Expenses $2,575 04
Proportion Year Book Printing 176 20
Travelling Expenses :
Executive Officers (Special Meetings) 106 57
Printing, Postage and Stationery 103 89
Young People 's Department 25 00
Union Travelling Expenses refunded Members and Dele- gates 239 47
Social Service Council of Canada 75 00
$3,301 U Balance on hand 114 84
$3,416 01
Audited and certified correct. Montreal, June 30, 1919.
THOS. MOODTE, FRANK G. ELLIS,
Auditor. Treasurer.
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COXGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAK ENDING MAY 31ST, 1919
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CHURCHES
WESTERN PROVINCES AND B.C.
Vancouver ' ' First " $18 00
Brandon 5 00
$23 00
ONTARIO (WESTERN DISTRICT) Hamilton "First" $146 94
Hamilton "First'
Paris
Western
London ' ' First ' '
Burford ,
Forest
Brantford
Embro
Watford
London South . .
3 10 15 00 10 00
9 22
2 2.5 10 00 36 00 10 00
5 00
3 00
$240 51
ONTARIO (CENTRAL DISTRICT)
Broadview $10 70
Olivet 30 00
Western 10 00
$50 70 ONTARIO (EASTERN DISTRICT)
Ottawa ' ' First "
Ottawa, ' ' VVelcome-Zion ' '
Middleville
Hopetown
$10 00 10 00
5 00
6 16
Rosetta
Maxville
Calvary
Q-UEBEC
|
G |
56 |
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20 |
00 |
|
'•> |
55 |
$61 27
I'lverton $5 00
Emmanuel (Montreal) 114 19
Calvary (Montreal) ...
Cranby
Stanstead
Zion (Montreal)
Cowansville
Fiteh Bay
|
85 |
75 |
|
64 |
85 |
|
20 |
00 |
|
75 |
00 |
|
15 |
00 |
|
2 |
00 |
$381 79
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK
[luion Collection Keswick Ridge . . Liverpool
$8 05 6 05 5 00
$19 10 ASSOCIA-
UNITED BRETHREN TION
United Brethren Association $11 00
Freeport
Kitchener .
Sherkston
Mt. Carmel and Zion jainsboro
2 50
5 00 y 00
6 00 12 00
$45 50
Total Contributions' for Year (Churches, Sunday Schools and Y.P.S.
only) t $821 87
FRANK G. ELLIS,
Treasurer.
CANADA rOKGREOATIONAL MISSIOKARV SOCIKTV 'Mj
THE CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY
OFFICERS FOR 1919-1920
Honorary Frc.sidcni — Rev. Hugh Podloy, D.l).
President — Mr. William Co])p, Toronto.
Honorary Secretunj — Rev. Dr. W. H. Warriaer.
Seereiary — Rev. Williaiu T. Gunii, D.D., H3 Victor Avenue, Toronto, Ont.
Treasurer — Mr. Frank G. Ellis, Box t)4, Station H, Montreal, Que.
Educatiunal Seerctary — Rev. E. LeRoy Rice, B.A., Rock Island, Que.
Snpt. of Immigration Dept. — Rev. Frank J. Day, D.D.
Auditors — Mr. D. O. Wood and Mr. Geo. A. Moore.
Executive Committee — The ofSeers, together with Rev. R. B. Xelles, Rev. G. Ellery Read, Rev. Matthew Kelly, Mr. Arthur Congdon, and one from Mari- time Union.
General Committee — The Executive, with Revs. J. T. Daley, D.D. ; J. \V". Newbery, M. H. Sanderson, E. Munson Hill, D.D. ; H. D. Whitmore, E. D. Silcox, T. W. Davidson, G. H. Craik, B.A. ; W. E. Baker, W. H. Thomas, .lohn Murray, Geo. Adam, M. T. Walker, George A. MacKenzie, Dr. W. G. Milarr, and Messrs. Thos. Moodie, A. R. Grafton, W. E. Booth, H. P. Hoag, D. Hil- ton, F. R. Sweeny, D. O. Wood, Geo. A. Moore, Geo. E. Williams, Walter Bale, Geo. A. McGarry.
CONSTITUTION.
ARTICLE I. — -NAME.
This Corporation shall be called ' ' The Canada Congregational Missionary Society," and shall conduct its operations within the limits of the Dominion of Canada.
ARTICLE II. OBJECTS.
The objects of this Society shall be as set forth in the Act of Incorpora- tion, namely, to plant and to foster Congregational Churches in suitable localities; to aid churches in sustaining their pastors where required.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP.
All persons being members or adherents of Congregational Cliurches, pay- ing two dollars annually into the funds of the Society, shall be members, and those who subscribe at one time fifty dollars or more shall be life members. Churches subscribing annually ten dollars or more may be represented at the annual meeting of the Society by one delegate, and churches subscribing fifty dollars or more may be represented by two delegates. Each auxiliary branch contributing annually to the funds of the Society ten dollars or more may be represented by one delegate. The above-mentioned subscribers and delegates shall constitute the membership of the Corporation.
ARTICLE IV. — OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
The officers of the Society shall be a President, an Honorary President, a Secretary, an Honorary Secretary, a Treasurer; a Superintendent of Immigra- tion may also be appointed. The Standing Committees shall be a General Committee and an Executive Committee. These officers and committees shall be appointed at the annual meeting of the Society, and shall be members of the
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Corporation. The General Committee shall consist of the President, Secretary. Treasurer, Superintendent, Educational Secretary, Superintendent of Immigra- tion, Honorary President and Honorary Secretary, and not more than twenty- five members. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the Honorary President, the President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Superintendent, the Honorary Secretary, the Educational Secretary, Superintendent of Immigration Department, one member from each District Association within the bounds of the operations of the Society, and one from the Winnipeg Congregational Church Extension and Building Society, and these members shall hold oilfice from the date of their election by their various Associations.
AKTICLE V. — DUTIES.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and its com- mittees, when practicable, and shall seek to promote the general interest of the Society's work.
The Secretary shall have charge of the books and correspondence of the Society, shall call the meetings of the Society and its committees, and shall exhibit the records of the proceedings at each meeting.
The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds of the Society, disbursing them as directed by the General or Executive Committee, and shall present annually a full account of all receipts and disbursements.
The Superintendent shall be under the direction of the Executive Com- mittee, to whom he shall report quarterly, visit the churches of the Congrega- tional Order within the bounds of the Society 's operation with a view of deep- ening their interest in its work, and of sei'uring liberal contributions for the Society, and shall explore new mission fields, secure missionaries for vacant churches, and have a general oversight of the interests and work of the Society.
The Auditors shall examine the accounts of the Society when required, and make an annual audit of the Treasurer 's books previous to the annual meeting of the Society.
The General Committee shall exercise all the corporate powers of the Society, have charge of annual mission grants made to the churches, examine, employ and direct all the missionaries of the Society, and have a general super- vision of its affairs. They shall present a report of the work of the Society at each of its annual meetings.
The Executive Committee shall have full charge and power for the admin- istration of the affairs of the Society during the interval between the annual meetings of the General Committee ; shall receive all applications from churches for aid from the Society, and report thereon to the General Committee, to whom they shall make an annual report of their proceedings.
ARTICLE VI. — MEETING.
The Corporation shall meet annually on the first Wednesday after the first Sunday in June, at the place where the Congregational Union of Canada assembles. A public annuaj missionary meeting shall be held on the evening of the next day. Special meetings for the despatch of special business may be called by the Executive Committee at such time and place as may be deemed desirable, provided that a month 's notice be given thereof. The General Committee shall hold their meeting at the same time and place as the Corpora- tion, at the call of the Secretary; and the Executive Committee shall hold, their quarterly meeting at the time and place it may be agreed upon.
ARTICLE VII. — CHURCH EXTENSION AND BUILDING FUND.
All sums of money specially collected, given or bequeathed for the purpose, together with the proceeds received from the sale of disused church property, shall form a Church Extension and Building Fund, which shall be invested by the Corporation, who may apply the income thereof, by the General or Execu-
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tive Committee, by the way of loans, or otherwise, for the organization of churches in new fields, and for the erection or enlargement of places of worship where they may be required.
ARTICLE VIII. AUXILIARY^ SOCIETIES.
Auxiliary branches of this Society may be formed in churches and localities, to co-operate in the work of the Society. Eg-ch branch shall, at least one month previous to the annual meeting of the Society, make an annual report to the Secretary and send to the Treasurer all funds collected on its behalf.
ARTICLE IX. — MISSIONARIES.
Each missionary in the employment of the Society must be a regularly accredited member of a Congregational Church, and shall endeavour faithfully to promote all the interests of the Congregational denomination in Canada. He shall send to the Secretary a half-yearly statement of his work, and furnish such statistical returns as may be called for.
ARTICLE X. — MISSIONS.
Each church requiring a missionary grant by the General Committee must make application therefor through the Secretary, at least one month previous to the annual meeting of the Society, according to the printed forms provided, in which a certificate to the effect that all previous pledges of support to its pastor have been fulfilled shall be inserted. Churches aided by this Society are required to make an annual collection for the funds and to keep their pro- perty sufficiently insured and such churches acquiring property shall have inserted in the Trust Deed a clause providing that in case the church shall at any time be disbanded or cease to exist the property shall revert to the Society.
ARTICLE XI. — RECEIVING AND DISMISSING PASTORS.
Churches aided by the Society are required, as far as practicable, in the settlement and dismissal of pastors, to carry out the recommendations passed by the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec, in 1876, in relation to Councils. In eases where this is impracticable, the sanction of the Executive Committee must be obtained before a settlement or dismissal of a pastor is consummated.
ARTICLE XII. — CONVEYING PROPERTY.
The President, Treasurer and Secretary, or any two of them, shall be the duly authorized persons on behalf of the Corporation to convey real estate, and to discharge mortgages, and the Treasurer shall be the duly authorized person, on behalf of the Corporation, to accept conveyances of real estate and to receive mortgages. The Treasurer shall affix the Corporation seal to all documents which may require it.
ARTICLE XIII. — AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.
This Constitution may be altered or amended by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any annual meeting of the Society, one day's notice having previously been given of the proposed amendment, in vrriting.
NOTICE.
It is becoming more than ever a practice among Christian people to recognize the Lord's portion in their Last Wills and Testaments, whereby, though they be dead, they speak and act in the furtherance of Missionary, Educational and Benevolent objects. American Congregationalists are among the most wise and generous in this day, and have left legacies of blessing for succeeding genera- tions. Among the members of our Congregational churches in Canada there have also been those who have followed a likewise generous course.
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For the guidance of those who may desire to make like bequests, the following legal form is subjoined. The amount bequeathed may be devoted specially to the Church Extension and Building Fund, in which case the income would only be used, or may be given for the general purposes of the Society.
FORM FOR A BEQUEST.
I give and bequeath to the Canada Congregational Missionary Society, incorporated by the Parliament of the Dominion of Canada, A.D. 1885, the sum
of $ out of my estate, to be
paid._ without any charge or deduction
whatever, and I direct that the receipt of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Society shall constitute and be a sufficient discharge thereof.
CANADA CO.NXJRKGATIONAJ^ MISSIOXAKV SOCIETY DU
SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CANADA CONGREGA- TIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The sixty-sixth annual meeting of the Canada Congregational Missionary Society was held in the First Congregational Church, Hamilton, on Wednesday, June 4, 1919, at 10.30 a.m. "
The Honorary President, Rev. Hugh Pedley, D.D., was in the chair.
The Annual Report was read by the Secretary, Rev. W. T. Gunn, D.D.
The Immigration Department Report was, in the absence of Rev. Dr. Day, also presented by Dr. Gunn.
The Educational Secretary, Rev. E. LeRoy Rice, B.A., also presented his report.
The Treasurer, Mr. Frank G. Ellis, presented his report. On motion these reports were all adopted.
Thursday morning at 11.00 a.m. at the adjourned meeting of the cor- poration the following officers were elected:
Honorary President — Rev. Hugh Pedley, D.D.
President — Mr. William Copp, Toronto.
Honorary Secretary — Rev. Dr. W. H. Warriner.
Secretary — Rev. William T. Gunn, D.D., 3.3 Victor Avenue, Toronto, Ont.
Treasxirer — Mr. Frank" G. Ellis, Box 64, Station H, Montreal, Que.
Educational Secretary — Rev. E. LeRoy Rice, B.A., Rock Island, Que.
SuiH. of Immigration Dcpt. — Rev. Frank J. Day, D.D.
Auditors — Mr. D. O. Wood and Mr. Geo. A. Moore.
Executive Committee — The Officers, together with Rev. R. B. Nellos, Rev. G. Ellery Read, Rev. Matthew Kelly, Mr. Arthur Congdon, and one from Mari- time Union.
General Committee — The Executive, with Revs. J. T. Daley, D.D. ; J. W. Newl>erv. M. H. Sanderson, E. Munson Hill, D.D., H. D. Whitmore, E. D. silcox, t. W. Davidson, G. H. Craik, B.A., W. E. Baker, W. H. Thomas, John Murray, George Adam, M. T. Walker, George A. MacKcnzie, Dr. W. G. Milarr, and Messrs. Thos. Moodie, A. R. Grafton, W. E. Booth, H. P. Hoag, D. Hilton, F, R. Sweeny, D. O. Wood, Geo. A. Moore, Geo. E. Williams, Walter Bale, Geo. A. McGarry.
Greetings from the Colonial Missionary Society were then presented by their representative. Rev. W. Carey Walters, of St. Heliers, Jersey.
Greetings from the Canada Congregational Woman 's Board were pres- ented by Miss F. B. Rawlings and Miss L. M. Silcox.
The minutes were taken as read and ordered to be printed in the Year Book.
WILLIAM T. GUNN,
Secretary.
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SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL EEPOET OF THE CANADA CONGEEGA- TIONAL MISSIONAEY SOCIETY, 1918-1919
We rejoice this year that we meet with victory secured, with peace almost signed, and with the many who went out from our churches coming home again. The home churches have carried on, but the return of their workers will bring relief to those who have been bearing the burden, and to us all the possibility of a great forward movement which will apply to the tasks of peace, the consecration of life and treasure so abundantly manifested in the days of war.
We hope that the Forward Movement of the Wnited Churches will in our own Union enable us to give to all our ministers a living wage.
In the administration of the Home Missionary Society during the year there has been much encouragement and some difficulties.
The United Brethren Association has merged with the Western Associa- tion, and will turn over to us as a trust fund their Church Erection Fund of about a thousand dollars and make our Society the holder of reversionary rights to all their properties in the place of their Church Erection Fund. Their missionary grants and contributions will now be dealt with by our Society directly.
By an unusually large loan from our Society we were able to take advan- tage of a generous offer of the holder of the mortgage on the First Church, A'ictoria, and reduce the mortgage indebtedness almost in half, to an amount which gives the church a chance to live and hope.
Our Swedish work promises to be self-supporting in future, and so does our field at Naseby. On the other hand we have lost by removal three of the faithful workers in the Eusso-German fields.
The federation of two of our aided churches. Economy with the Presby- tt-rian Churches at Upper Economy and Five Islands, enables the charge to sustain a pastor with a salary of $1,200.00 and house without missionary aid. The federation at Margaree with the Presbyterian Churches at Margaree Har- bour and Big Intervale under our pastor will, with lessened grant, provide also .$1,200 and house, a much larger sum than our field alone could ever provide.
But the mention of these two federated churches make a starting point for the survey of our entire field beginning in the East. Eev. J. H. Sulston, our pastor at" Margaree, has been engaged as pastor of the federated churches till May, 1920, and enjoys the enlarged work and salary. Economy made its federation arrangements" for three years with the approval of the Maritime Union, and the federation will make a compact and happy field.
Across the Bay Mr. Tavener is having success in the South Maitland arid N^oel and Lower Selmah fields, and this year .entertains the Maritime Union at Noel. ■
Kingsport lost in September last their pastor; have had supply during the winter, and for the summer have Student Jackson. They have been given permission for the sale of the parsonage in order that a better one may be bought or built.
The work at Pleasant Eiver goes forward successfully under Eev. George W. Ball. St. John has been carrying on with some encouragement under good local supply.
Coming West to Quebec we find another federation, the Methodist Churches at Smith's Mills and Georgeville having come under the care of our pastor at Fitch Bay. This field has secured the return of its former pastor, Eev. E. W. Carr, and having improved the church building are now making
MR. SYDNEY F. DART
MRS. DART
REV. J. A. STEED
DR. HALL
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improvements to the parsonage. The federation here also very materially in- creases the salary.
Ayer's Cliff, nnder the care of Eev. Churchill Moore, has taken on the work at Brown's Hill, the Protestant population of the Boynton station having declined.
tFnion Coloured Church, Montreal, has had a hard winter with the flu epidemic, which all our churches have shared, also a rather annoying rivalry on the part of another coloured church, though the effects of this competition have gradually grown less, otherwise Eev. A. E. Gregory reports a good year. They worship, however, in a rented building, and could do very much better in a new building with social rooms.
Amherst Park had considerable friction during the early part of the year; was for some time under the care of a committee of the Montreal Council, but has now called Student Hughes to be pastor, and with renewed organization and loyalty shows promise of a better future. The Union Church at Ste. Anne de Bellevue has now called Eev. E. I. Hart, D.D., a Methodist minister. This church serves the students of McDonald College, and also the large military hospital recently opened at Ste. Anne's.
Coming now to Ontario. Kingston First has lost its pastor, Eev. T. DeC. Eayner having accepted a call to Watford. Kingston Calvary also lost Eev. Mr. Lyall, who moved to Alsask, Sask., but in the fall a good pastoral supply was obtained in Mr. Fred MacKenzie, son of our pastor, Eev. Geo. A. Mac- Kenzie, at Stratford. The people seem in good heart, and appreciative of Mr. MacKenzie 's services.
Barrie Church continues its hearty support of Eev. Wm. Hipkin, and Churchill is well supplied by a student.
Hamilton Immanuel has called its pastoral supply, Mr. F. Chorley, to give his whole time to the pastorate, and reports growth in both church and prayer meeting. Stratford has grown in every way under its former pastor, Eev. Geo. A. MacKenzie, now happily recalled, and there are negotiations for the joint support by Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational Churches for the starting of a Union cause in an outlying part of the city.
For the last two months of the Society year the Churches of the United Brethren Association have come dixectly under our care. The aided churches are Kitchener, where Eev. Wm. Parker is in chajrge ; Sherkston, where Eev. J. . W. Newbery is pastor; Shelburne, with Eev. J. B. Bacchus as pastor, and the church at Listowel, now under student supply. The Gobies fields are at pres- ent vacant.
In the North West Brandon reports a good year under their supply, Eev-. F. W. Westwood. Carleton Union, under our good friend, Dr. Ealph, is finding its circuit faced with steady buying of the farms by Doukhobors and French Catholics, and may soon have to make new plans. At Cando, under Student Holloway, the people of the Naseby Circuit have built a three-roomed parson- age at the rear of the church, and have been self-supporting for the greater part of the year.
Calgary First has suffered from removals, but continues with a hearty and" harmonious spirit under Eev. P. V. Samson.
Vancouver First hds gained under Eev. Mr. Cooke, who has done the work well in spite of the illness of his wife and his own poor health under the. strain. The church, while still needing help with its interest, this years drops the application for salary grant.
Kitsilano has i)een under the pastorate of Eev. E. McKay since September, but has not yet reamed as we had hoped, and negotiations for other arrange- ments are now under way. Grandview is growing, and applies ,for help in building additional Sunday School accommodation. Victoria we were able to help materially in reducing their mortgage from about twenty-two thousand to elev^en thoueand, and at a lower rate of interest. The church, vacant most of
4:2 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
the jeai-, Las just secured as its new pastor, Eev. W. D. Spence, who is now on the grouuu.
Swedish Work. The New Sweden Church, now under one pastor again with Lewisville, is self-supporting, Eev. G. A. Sanden has resigned his charge at Highland Park and Meeting Creek, to take effect July 1st, and the Secre- tary of the Highland Park Church says they hope soon to get a new pastor and be self supporting.
Eusso-German Work. After years of unbroken service we this year lose three of the pastors, who through ill health have had to move across the line to churches in milder climates.
In Calgary Eev. H. J. Dietrich had a nervous breakdown, and has re- signed. The church during most of the year has been open for one service a day and Sunday School, but the activities were greatly cramped by the censor- ship laws. Eev. F. G. Anhorn has just left the Mayton and Beiseker fields, but to these has been added a new church at Thresher, Alta.
Eev. Eiehard Otto, with his two fields near Hanna, has opened a third field. Eev. H. Treise has now charge of the new church at Irvine, Alta., and -Schuier and Forres. Eev. G. J. Eieker is busy with Leader and Westerham, and has many calls to outside points where a church of our polity would be appreciated if we only had a supply of good ministers. The Walsh and Maple Creek fields are now without a pastor, as Eev. Mr. Bernstein, shaken by his terrible experience of sixteen hours in a blizzard, has had to move to Los Aiigeles, Cal. A new pastor will be sought for this field.
A new pastor has been now secured for Calgary, and Eev. John D. Gross has been appointed in the place of Mr. Dietrich to do the work of a General Missionary. He will minister to the churches without pastors and to the other scattered communities calling for help. Mr. Gross is very highly commended by our home missionary officials in the States. It is not certain yet whether he will make his headquarters in Calgary or Edmonton.
THE GEOEGE EOBEETSON EVANGELISTIC FUND
This fund has, during the year, supported evangelistic meetings at Kit- chener and Freeport with happy results to those churches. We also used the fund ill helping the General Fund meet an urgent call for needed help in the West.
It is our hope that in the coming Forward Movement large use of Evan- gelistic methods, whether by special services or one by one personal evangelism, will be part of the Movement in our churches, and we will be glad to help all our churches in this matter.
THE CHtTECH EXTENSION AND' BUILDING FUND
This Fund has again been of great service in aiding churches in the West, which without the aid would have had to succumb. We paid interest on the mortgage of the First Church, Vancouver; we largely reduced the mortgage on First Victoria, and we have helped Calgary First and Kitsilano.
Concerning property in our care. Toronto Zion is well rented, and has been put in good repair. Otta-rta South is rented for a year. Woodstock Church has been rented for the summer. All three are being used for religious services. Knox, Vancouver, is still rented to the Longshoremen's auxiliary. The Wetaskiwin farm and the Belwood lot are not yet sold.
Our thanks are due as ever to the Colonial Missionary Society for its con- tinued help, and to our Woman's Board for their constant and varied help.
In the midst of the unrest and change of these days there can be no greater help to our land than the quiet and steady proclaiming of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which alone can guide us through the unknown ways to the
CANADA CONGREGATIOXAL illSSIONARY SOCIETY 43
uut'oldiug of His Kingdom. We record therefore our gratitude to the home missionaries who are working at the redemption of individuals and the up- building of 'the Kingdom in lonely places, and we thank also those in our churches whose gifts have made all this work possible. On behalf of the Executive, respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM T. GUNN,
Secretary.
REPOET OF THE EDUCATIONAL SECEETARY FOE 1918-19
In giving this report it might be more interesting and instructive to re- port the things we have failed to do, but inasmuch as this might not reflect credit upon the Educational Secretary, I shall content myself with stating in brief the work of the department for the year. This has consisted almost entirely in the preparation of missionary literature for the churches and Sun- day Schools.
Early in February a pamphlet, "Laying the Foundations of Canada," was prepared, and ten thousand copies, together with ten thousand envelopes, were sent to the churches. At the same time letters were sent to pastors and secretaries urging the churches to use the literature, and to observe the special Home Missionary Sunday on March 16th.
In March a missionary programme for use in our Sunday Schools was prepared, and eight thousand copies, together with the envelopes, were sent out. We are indebted to the Eev. G. Ellery Eead for assistance in the prepar- ation of this Sunday School programme.
Some of the schools wrote again for mite boxes, and these were supplied from stock on hand from last year.
In all, some thirty-six thousand pieces of printed matter and three hun- dred letters, have been sent out in an effort to bring our work and its needs to the attention of the churches and Sunday Schools.
The work of Missionary Education would be greatly simplified if we had in every church one or two young people who were really enthusiastic about our work. In this connection I would like to call attention to the Summer Con- ferences at Kingston, Whitby, Knowlton, and other places, and urge our churches to make a special effort to send delegates. One or two young people in every church imbued with the missionary spirit would make for a new era in missionary effort both home and foreign.
We still have a number of copies of "His Dominion" left from the first edition. Orders may be sent to the Educational Secretary. Copies of Dr. Gunn's book for juniors, "Talks on the Land of the Maple," may be had from the Woman 's Board.
EEV. E. LeROY EICE, B.A.,
Eock Island, Que.
REPOET OF MISSION TO IMMIGEANTS AND RETURNING SOLDIERS
The arrangements which have been in force for some time whereby Rev. Dr. Farquharson represents the Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Pres- byterian Churches at the Port of Quebec were continued during the year.
As would naturally be expected immigration reached almost its lowest pos- sible point, as the following figures showing number of notices sent to the sev- eral churches reveal. Presbyterian, 70; Methodist, 54; Baptist, 16; Congrega- tional, 5.
44 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
With the signing of the armistice the flow of returning men became full and uninterrupted, and the report of the chaplain's work for the year 1918 shows that home addresses and church afliliation were secured from 4,645 Pres- byterians, 2,571 Methodists, 826 Baptists, and 136 Congregationalists.
Dr. Farquharson has continued to arrange for religious services on Sun- days whenever this has been possible, and also has visited regularly the Sana- torium at Lake Edward, as well as giving attention to the sick men in the Quebec hospitals.
Under the direction of a local interdenominational committee at Quebec the work will be continued as at present until circumstances show cause for doing otherwise.
EespectfuUy submitted,
FEANK J. DAY,
Hon. Supt. of Immigration.
SHUETLEFF MISSION FUND (Eevenue Account) Treasurer's Statement for Year Ended May 31st, 1919
RECEIPTS
Balance carried forward from previous year for Ayer's
Cliff and District Account $262 50
Interest from Investments for 12 months ending this
date 2,669 46
$2,931 96
DISBURSEMENTS ^
General Mission Fund, viz.:
For Ayer 's Cliff and District $1,259 73
For General Distribution 1,197 23
Administration Expense 200 00
Balance Ayer's Cliff and District account 275 00
$2,921 96
Frank G. Ellis,
Treasurer. Audited and certified correct:
D. O. Wood, Geo. a. Moore,
Auditors.
Montreal, May 31st, 1919.
CANADA CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY 45
CHURCH EXTENSION AND BUILDING FUND
Txeasurer's Statement for Year ended May 31st, 1919.
(Revenue Account)
RECEIPTS
Balance carried forward from previous year $674 63
Interest from Sundry Investments 2,734 53
Woodstock Church 218 50
■ $3,627 66
DISBURSEMENTS
First Church, Vancouver, B.C. :
Interest on Property Mortgage for 12 months $1,560 00
First Church, Victoria, B.C. :
Grant for 12 months 500 00
Kitsilano Congregational Church, B.C. :
Special Grants during year 205 83
Barrie Congregational Church during year 18 00
Bellwood Property, Taxes 4 79
Woodstock Church, Mortgage and Interest 214 50
Administration Expense 2,67 00
Total Disbursements $2,770 12
Balance on hand May 31st, 1919 857 54
$3,627 66
Audited and certified correct: Frank G. Ellis,
D. O. Wood, Treasurer.
Geo. a. Moore,
Auditors. Montreal, May 31st, 1919.
GEORGE ROBERTSON EVANGELISTIC FUND
Treasurer's Statement for Year Ended May 31st, 1919
(Revenue Account)
RECEIPTS
Balance carried forward from previous year $1,616 59
Interest from Investment for 12 months ending this date 811 91
$2,428 50
disbursements
Evangelistic Services, Freeport, Ont $.'!7 25
Evangelistic Services, Kitchener, Ont 29 75
Administration Expense •,■••,■■ ^^^ -^
Total Disbursements $178 25
Transferred to Capital Account 1,000 00
Balance on hand May 31st 1,250 25
$2,428 50
Audited and certified correct: Frank G. Ellis,
D. O. Wood, Treasurer.
Geo. a. Moore,
Auditors. Montreal, May 31st, 1919.
46 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
GENEEAL MISSION FUND
Treasurer's Statement for Year Ended May 31st, 1919
(Eevenue Account)
RECEIPTS
Genera] Contributions :
British Columbia $145 00
Alberta : Swedish and German Field . . . $51 65
Alberta : Calgarv Church 50 00
$101 65
Saskatchewan : German Field 20 00
Saskatchewan : Union Church Conquest . . 50 00
• 70 00
Manitoba 313 71
Ontario : Western Division $1,174 45
Central Division 648 00
Eastern Division 9S1 23
— ■ $2,803 68
Quebec 1,876 59
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 315 99
United Brethren 677 59
6,304 21
C.C. Woman 's Board of Missions $1,428 44
Personal Subscriptions and Social Collections 234 40
• 1,662 84
Sundry Eevenues:
Colonial Missionary Society $824 79
Shurtleff Mission Fund • 2,284 73
Estate J. Gorham Trust 1,001 64
Interest on Investments 435 38
4,546 54
Total Eeceipts 12,513 59
Balance carried from previous year 3,675 24
$16,188 83
Frank G. Ellis,
Treasurer. Audited and certified correct:
D. O. Wood, Geo. A. Moore,
Auditors. Montreal, May 31st, 1919.
CANADA CONGREtiATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY 47
DISBURSEMENTS
Grants to Churches and Missions:
British Columbia $725 Ou
Alberta 2,352 92 . :
Saskatchewan 900 15
Manitoba 346 25
Ontario : Western Division $187 00
Central Division 300 00
Eastern Division 744 43
1,231 43
Quebec: (General) $813 56
Ayer's Cliff District from
Shurtleff Bequest 1,100 00
1,913 56
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1,057 20
^nited Brethren Churches 590 42
Missions to Emigrants and Eeturned Soldiers, Quebec 253 90 .
: 9,370 93
Administrations and General Expense.
The Congregationalist $300 00
Congregational Union of Canada: Proportion, Sal- ary and Expenses, General Secretary for year,
paid under Guarantee 1,345 00
Printing, Postage and Stationery, and General Ad- ministration Expense 511 56
2,156 56
Total Disbursements $11,527 49
Balance on hand May 31st, 1919 4,661 34
$16,188 83
Frank G. Ellis,
Treasurtr. Audited and certified correct:
D. O. Wood, Geo. a. Moore,
Auditors. Montreal, May 31st, 1919.
48
CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE GENERAL MISSION FUND OF THE CANADA
CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOR THE
YEAR ENDING MAY 3lst, 1919
ONTARIO
WESTERN DISTRICT (Ontario) Brantford $150 00
Burf ord :
Church $14 77
Ladies 'Aid 5 00
19 77
Embro :
Church $27 75
S. School 2 25
Foiest ' ' Central "
"Zion"
"Lake Shore": Church (1918) .. $10 00 " (1919) . . 15 00 S. School 6 00
Forest ' ' Plymptou ' Church (1918) . S. School .
$21 00 5 00
30 00
50 00 9 00
31 00
26 00
Guelph 41 94
.$136 40
Hamilton "First' Church (1918) (1919)
268 65
Hamilton ' ' Immanuel " ....
London ' ' Southern ' ' :
Church $27 00
S. School 16 00
405 05 50 00
43 00
London "First":
Church $22 88
8. School 2l 20
|
Paris |
44 08 18 75 |
|
|
Scotland Watford |
30 25 15 40 |
|
|
Stratford "Church" Y.P.S. .. |
$56 50 10 00 |
fifi t^A |
Speedside (1917) 44 00
Garafraxa (1917) 22 70
Tilbury (1918) 77 00
$1,174 45
EASTERN DISTRICT (Ontario)
Kingston City :
"First" Ciiureh .$110 00 ' ' S. School ... 6 70
Bethel" Church $26 00 " S. School . 8 40
$116 70
■Calvarv" Church 40 00 " "S. School 15 00 ' ' Mis. Circle 20 00
Ottawa.
Church (1918) (1919)
$90 00 90 00
}4 40
75 00
180 00 65 42
Middleville
Hopetown * 42 51
Rosetta . 48 49
Maxville :
Church (1918) . .$161 00 (1919) .. 177 51
Lanark
338 51
80 00
$981 2?<
CENTRAL DISTRICT (Ontario)
B^-ie $25 00
Churchill 11 00
Cobourg:
Church $85 00
S. School 5 00
■ 90 00
Toronto Citv :
' ' Northern ' ' 300 00
"Olivet" 150 00
' ' Western " 50 00
CAXADA CONGREGATIOXAL
Dalston ^ 10 00
Pine Grove:
Church $5 50
Y. P. S 6 50
12 00
$648 00
ALBERTA
Calgary "First":
Church (1918) $50 00
Meeting Creek 10 00
Russian German Field:
Three Hills, Per J. Maerz 5 00
Swedish Work, Alta. : Wetaskiwin, Alta. :
Highland Park 10 00
New Norway :
S. School 6 65
New Sweden:
Ladies 'Aid 10 00
Louisville.
Ladies ' Aid 10 00
$101 65
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver :
' ' First ' ' Church $105 00
Victoria :
' ' First ' ' Church 40 00
$145 00
SASKATCHEWAN
Leader $10 00
Emmanuel 10 00
Conquest :
* ' Union ' ' Church 50 00
$70 00
QUEBEC
Ayer 's Cliflf $26 18
Boynton 9 15
Cowansville :
Church $50 00
S. School 9 00
59 00'
MISSIONARY SOCIETY 49
Danville 40 00
Fitch Bay 17 (JQ
Cfranby 314 00
Montreal :
"Zion" Church . .$100 00 S. School 24 48
124 48
' ' Emmanuel ' ' :
Church $602 35
S. School 12 06
615 41
"Calvary" Church$127 65 Mrs. Hiil 20 00
147 65
Union Church ■ 15 00
Crystals Springs:
Church $2 50
S. School 3 66
G 16
Pte. St. Charles 55 00
Sherbrooke :
Church $200 00
S. School ,. . 52 16
252 16
Waterville 16 85
St. Anne de Bellevue 85 45
Melbourne (1918) :
Church $36 25
S. School 6 25
42 50
Stanstead 50 00
$1,876 59 MANITOBA
Winnipeg. ' ' Crescent ' ' :
Church $193 45
S. School 17 01
$210 46
- Winnipeg Central 18 25
Brandon :
• Church $62 00
S. School 23 00
85 00
$313 71
50
UNIT ion FiRKTHREX ASSOCIA TIOX
CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
Keswick Ridpc
|
Bethel : Church S. School |
$4 35 4 75 "to |
Sheffield : Cliuicli Y. P. S. . . . . in |
$27 00 16 00 |
Diltz Road:
Church $9 85
8. School 1 45
-1 30
Elcho :
Church $28 50
>S. School 3 95
32 45
Kitcheuer 36 75
Freeport 10 75
Association per E. Zavitz. . . 461 74
Shevkston : 82 25
Listowel 33 25
NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNS- WICK
•
Brooklyn $25 00
Beach 'Meadows 12 00
Pleasant River 14 44
Kiugport 8 00
Lower Selniah :
Church.
S. School . .
$9 00 1 00
South Maitlanil
Margarec :
Church $21 U()
S. School 10 00
St. John:
Church $20 00
S. School
10 00
Chebogue :
Church $20 00
Women's Society. 10 00
S. School '. . 1 00
]/iverpool :
Church $6 35
S. School 13 10
$677 59 Hemford
10 00
43 00
30 00
31 00
19 45 13 60
;:315 99
Bakei' 's Settlement ,
Yarmouth :
Church (191S) . . $10 00
(1919) . . 22 25
S. School '20 00
PERSONAL AND SPECIAL SCB- SCRIPTIONS
10 00 9 00
31 00 ■
Collection Unioxr Meetings Collection Union Meetings,
Toronto
Collection Union Meetings,
Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick
jSIrs. Sykes
A Friend
J. M. Docls
Mrs. Dietrich, Sr
C. C. W. E. M
Alberta Conference (Coll'Q) New Noryvay Conference
(Coll'n)
$26 00
|
8 |
40 |
|
. 2 |
00 |
|
50 |
00 |
|
TOO |
00 |
|
25 |
00 |
|
1,428 |
44 |
|
15 |
50 |
|
7 |
50 |
$1,662 S4
CANADA CONGREGATIOKAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY 51
LIST OF CHURCHES CONTRIBUTING ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND
OVER
1917-18
' ' Emmanuel, ' ' Montreal Que $784 42
' ' Northern, ' ' Toronto, Ont 619 00
(late)
' ' First! • ' Hamilton. Ont 428 88
(late)
' ' Calvary, " ' Montreal, Que 313 00
' ' Granby, ' ' Granby, Que 212 74
' ' Bond 'street, ' ' Toronto, Ont 300 00
' ' Plymouth, ' ' Sherbrooke, Que 248 25
. ' ' Olivet, ' ' Toronto, Ont 200 00
' ' Brantf ord, ' ' Brantf ord, Ont 150 00
"Zion" (Russo-German), Beiseker, Alta 150 00
' ' Crescent, ' ' Winnipeg, Man 125 00
"Point St. Charles," Montreal, Que 147 84
' ' Zion, ' ' Hilda, Alta 115 00
' ' BroadvievF, ' ' Toronto, Ont 109 45
' ' First, ' ' Vancouver, B.C 100 50
' ' First, ' ' Kingston, Ont 100 00
- ' ' Maxville, ' ' Maxville, Ont 161 00
' ' Zion, ' ' Montreal, Que 70 00
|
1918-19 |
|
|
$603 |
35 |
|
300 |
00 |
|
700 |
00 |
|
419 |
70 |
|
103 |
05 |
|
144 |
65 |
|
314 |
00 |
|
230 |
73 |
|
200 |
00 |
|
150 |
00 |
|
150 |
00 |
|
193 |
00 |
|
145 |
45 |
|
105 |
00 |
|
110 |
00 |
|
177 |
51 |
|
100 |
00 |
52 CONGREGATIOXAL YEAR BOOK.
THE CANADA CONGEEGATIONAL FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
OFFICERS 1919-20
President — Rev. E. Munson Hill, D.D.
First Vice-President — W. E. Booth.
Second Vice-President — Geo. IJ. Williams.
Secretary — Geo. A. Moore, 359 Querbes Avenue, Outremont, Que.
Treasurer — H. W. Barker, 56 Lakeview Avenue, Toronto.
Educational Secretary — Rev. A. F. Pollock, B.D., Granby, Que.
Superintendent of Prayer Union — Miss F. B. Eawlings, Forest, Ont.
Directors — The Officers, together with Revs. W. I. Gunn, D.D.; Dr. W. H. Warriner, Dr. F. J. Day, Dr. J. T. Daley, H. D. Whitmore, A. Margrett, J. W. Newbery, W. D. Spence, T. B. Hyde, Judge Teet, and Messrs. Arthur Wickson. W. J. Aitchison, D. O. Wood, C. McD. Hay, A. E. Birks, J. W. Flewwelling, Mrs Thos. H. Hill, Mrs. Thos. Moodie, Miss Sileox. Rev. Dr. Daley.
Auditor — G. T. Gwyn.
Executive Committee — The officers, together with Rev. Dr. Warriner, Judge Leet, A. E. Birks, Mrs. Thos. Moodie.
CONSTITUTION
I. — NAME
This Corporation shall be called The Canada Congregational Foreign Mis- sionary Society-
II. OBJECT
The object of this Society shall be to spread the knowledge of th:3 Gospel among the heathen and other unenlightened people.
III. MEMBERSHIP
The members of this Society shall be persons subscribing $2 annually, min- isters of all contributing churches, one other representative from each church contributing -iilO annually, and two representatives from each church contrib- uting $50, or over, annually, and each year the delegates appointed from any church to the Congregational Union of Canada shall be delegates to this So- ciety, provided that church be entitled to be so represented. Every benefactor making a donation of $40 at one time shall be a life member.
IV. OFFICERS
The officers of this Society shall consist of a President, two Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board of Directors, to be elected at the annual meet- ing of the Society.
V. MEETINGS
An annual meeting of the Society shall be held on the Thursday follow- ing the first Sunday in June, at the place where the Congregational Union of Canada assembles.
VI. AMENDMENTS
This Constitution can be amended by vote of two-thirds of the members present at any annual meeting of the Society, notice of the proposed altera- tion having been given in two successive numbers of the Canadian Independent (now Canadian Congregationalist) .
CANADA CONGREGATIONAL FOREIGN -MISSIONARY SOCIETY 53
BY-LAWS
All funds arising from donations, legacies, subscriptions, or otherwise, shall be lodged by the Treasurer, as soon as collected, with some chartered bank, to be named by the Executive Committee. Money can be drawn from such accounts only by cheques, signed by the Secretary and Treasurer, but the President or Vice-President may sign for either in their absence.
II. — MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors shall consist of not more than twenty-five mem- bers of the Society, including the officers, and shall be elected at the annual meeting, who shall have full charge and power for the administration of the affairs of the Society. Immediately after their election they shall appoint an Executive Committee, and such other committees as they shall deem ex- pedient for the interests of the Society. The Executive Committee shall have all the powers of the Board of Directors between the meetings of that Board, and shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Super- intendents of Departments, and not more than twelve other members, together with two members of the "Woman's Board, the same to be appointed by that Board, and who are members of this Society.
III. MEETINGS
The Board of Directors shall meet at least once during the year, immedi- ately before the annual meeting of the Society, at the call of the Secretary, to prepare reports, and a list of officers and committees to be nominated at the annual meeting, as well as to transact any other business connected with the interests of the Society.
IV. — PRESENTATION TO CHURCHES
The work of this Society shall be presented and a Foreign Missionary ser- mon preached in each of the churches of the constituency at least once in each year. The Executive Committee shall see that news from the Society 's work is distributed to the churches.
V. — DONATIONS FOR SPECIAL WORK When money is donated for missionary work outside the Society's mis- sions, it may be forwarded to societies working in that field.
VI. — AMENDMENT
These by-laws may be altered in the same manner as the Constitution.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING
Hamilton, June 5th, 1919.
The 38th Annual Meeting of the C.C.F.M.S. was called to order at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th, 1919, in First Congregational Church, Hamilton.
The President, Eev. E. Munson Hill, D.D., occupied the chair. The meet- ing was opened by the singing of Hymn 579, followed by reading from Mark 16 : 14 to end of chapter, and prayer led by Eev. J. H. Newbery.
Mr. J. B. Waugh was appointed minute secretary.
Moved by Eev. J. T. Daley and seconded by Eev. A. Margrett, ' ' That the Constitution Article 4 be changed by insertion of word 'two' before the word 'Vice-President,' and that word changed to plural, reading 'two Vice-Presi- dents.' " Carried.
54 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
The President then vend the report of the Board of Directors, covering the year 's \\ork in Africa.
Mention was made of the resignation of Eev. W. D. Spence as Secretary.
The Treasurer 's report was read and adopted.
The report of the Educational Secretary and that of the Superintendent of Prayer Union was read and adopted.
The officers elected for the coming year are as given above.
(Signed) J. B. Waugh,
Minute Secretary.
THE THIETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CANADA CON- GREGATIONAL FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, BEING THE REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING MAY 31, 1919.
It is a pleasure to present this 38th Annual Report of the Directors in the Hamilton Church where Dr. Currie was ordained as our first missionary 34 years ago.
It is no formality that leads us to begin our Report with gratitude that Christ has been able to use our churches and missionaries for a real advance toward making Angola a corner of the City of God set up on the earth. The stations ^vere undermanned and the missionaries greatly overworked, but the ^ise and careful beginning is bearing fruit.
We wish the contributing members of the Society could see what is being done in Chisamba and Dondi as we do, who have the privilege of correspondence and direction. Thirty-nine years ago the first missionaries from the American Board, commissioners for foreign missions, landed at Benguella. Thirty-three years ago Dr. Currie landed, and three years later decided upon Chisamba as our station, and began work there. On May 20th, 1894, the first church was organized with eleven members. 0\\v latest full report from them dated a year ago gives this wonderful fruitage: 39 outstations around Chisamba, 364 church members, oL added during the year, 200 catechumens, 1,358 pupils in the out- station jirimary schools, 315 in the station boarding schools, .$228.00 received in school fees.
The mission as a whole, American and Canadian, has reduced the language to scientific form, with a grammar just being printed. Many parts of the Bible are translated and printed, and they are now engaged on a translation in final form. A Bible Dictionary is being prepared under Mr. Tucker's direction.
The brightest pupils from the station schools are sent up to the Currie In- stitute, to be prepared for teachers and pastors, and the girls ' boarding school at Dondi is doing a similar work for the women. The graduates will soon be going out and taking responsible positions to hold alone. There is a feeling throughout the Mission that they are on the eve of a great forward movement with a rich harvest if we will give them the overseers and instructors they need.
PRAYER
This growth has been in answer to the genuine and constant prayer that has risen from the family altars and in hours of public worship. Our "Prayer Union ' ' ' has helped to keep this rising. ' ' Over there ' ' they have felt it, and ' ' over here ' ' we have also. That generous unnamed soul that is supporting Mr. Steed was led into it by carrying out the spirit of the ' ' Prayer Union. ' ' Let us pray yet more for conversions, perseverance of the converts, for patience, friendly co-operation and wisdom for the missionaries, for new men and wo- men, for some to go at their own expense, and for larger financial gifts. The
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expansion, the growth in prestige, the preparation of a native ministry, and the present wide-spread hunger for education and Gospel preaching, is the opening of the windows of heaven and pouring out upon the nnissionaries a blessing of such richness tliat literally they are not able to use it all. This ought to put the churches on their mettle to "carry on.*" We must not get work weary and grant an armistice to the opposition, and rest on our guns. If we help our overseas contingent to follow up the advantage they have gained we can soon write one of the finest chapters of missionary history.
CHISAMBA
The beginning and substance of our mission is teaching and living the Gos- pel message. For this work our station has been sadly undermanned since Mr. and Mrs. Tucker went to Doudi. The Misses Melville, on duty since 1893y Miss Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Catell, have been trying to hold the fort without an evan- gelist and with no doctor for two years. And it will be a few months yet be- fore Mr. Steed and Dr. Hall reach there, owing to the vote of the Mission it- self that recruits must have six months language study in Portugal. Dr. Hall has had some. We thank the heroic defenders and workers for their patience, and admire the results they have achieved. Mr. Catell has had to be preacher, for which he has felt inadequate, to teach industry, to build schools, drain marshes, and be a judge and counsellor for everybody, with the valued help of the ladies, whose main work is teaching.
There are six central meeting places every morning, and 50 villages are reached by the Christian men in the afternoons. There are two regular Sun- day schools with an average of 500 scholars in each school.
The Allan and David Gunn Memorial Dormitory has been partially com- pleted. Fourteen rooms were ready a year ago, and 80 boys are occupying them. This dormitory has cost rriore than the first estimate. $1,100.00 has been spent, and it will take nearly $500.00 more. High war prices has been partly responsible.
The Africans are fond of music and sing well. Three cornets are in use at the station. Kangende, Mrs. Currie 's cook of other days, can play most of the hymns. A year ago Mr. and Mrs. Catell trained a choir of mixed voices, and, in addition to other simpler things, trained them to sing the beau- tiful Haydn chorus, ' ' The heavens are telling. ' '
In all they have nearly 1,700 pupils, of whom 315 are' in the Chisamba Station School, hoping to be chosen for Currie Institute or the Girls ' High School. Fifty of these are girls in the Boarding School, and the expenditure for them was only $50.00. Mr. Catell has had charge of the l)oys ' schools in addition to his industrial and preaching work. These boys have helped in building, teaching, farming and ditching.
EVANGEL] STIC WORK
They observed the first week of the year 1919 as a week of prayer. Two meetings were held each day, with an average attendance of 500. They had as a special preacher Mr. Murrain from the Brethren Mission not far away, and his messages were most valuable. Think of it, you who grudge a dollar a year to help those busy workers! Within a few years of heathenism, and sur- rounded by it now, 500 black men and women will gather day after day to hear preaching. The testimony to the character of those converts is high. They leave their drinking and gambling. They leave their witchcraft. The chiefs give up polygamy, and some of these converts are slaves who have been brought from further inland. Frequently they return to their homes. One missionary from that inland country worked ten years, making little headway, struggling to learn the language and reduce it to written form. One day three families came in from Chisamba, returning to their home Christian people. The missionary took new courage and saw an answer to his prayers. Converts be-
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gan to eome in. He pays a fine tribute to the character of these new comers.
During the year the land belonging to Chisamba has been surveyed and legally staked out, making 960 hektares, or about 2,400 acres. 100 acres of this is rich land suitable for wheat, when they have had time to drain it.
The missionaries speak highly of Chikose, the chief who succeeded the godly Kanjundu. He is a worthy successor, and has an extended influence throughout the country.
Considerable new building must be done, and repairing of the first build- ings, which were of wood and thatch. Most of the new building is built with properly made brick, and with tile roof. This is a vast improvement as an antidote to the white ants that do a great injury to wooden buildings. We cannot speak too highly of the work Mr. Catell has done. It is a marvel what he has been able to do. He has more than earned the furlough that he will take next year. His wife has been a most valuable helper. It has been hard for them to have no doctor at the station.
INDUSTRIAL WORK
We have the best built station of the Mission. Four large buildings have been put up with tiled roofs. No windows or doors were imported, but all made on the spot. A large number of doors and window sashes were supplied for Dondi, as well as school desks. Doors and window sashes have been made for all other stations. 40,000 roofing tiles have been made, and some for floors. They have drained and put under cultivation a large amount of land that was formerly a marsh, and new roads have been built.
DONDI.
The staff at Dondi consists of Principal Tucker, who has to teach about twice what a Canadian teacher Avould consider himself able to cover ; Mrs. Tucker, who in addition to household cares, teaches music and drawing ; Mr. Bell, who teaches the technical side of shop work, having in mind the mental training of accurate observation, exactness, method and saving of labor, be- sides overseeing the actual work of building, draining ,and agriculture, and also acting as treasurer. Miss Bell teaches tailoring and oversees the catering and care of the dormitories. Now they have an addition to their staff by the appointment of Mr. Sydney Dart and wife, who have had experience in mission work on the East Coast, and will be a great addition to the industrial depart- ment. The Bells and Darts are supported by the American Board.
We record our hearty thanks to Captain Dollar of California, a cousin of Miss Melville, for the gift of an electrical outfit and water wheel for the Currie Institute at an expense of more than $1,700.00.
In the matter of discipline, there is a students' council of older boys who deal with petty troubles and conduct.
On Sunday the pupils go out by two 's into the villages and hold meetings. This is a most valuable part of the life, for the purpose of the school is to prepare leaders and preachers, and it is well to mix the evangelizing work with the study. But it adds very seriously to the care of the missionaries. In fact they cannot keep up with it. They sadly need an evangelist missionary who will give his time to organizing the work, talking with the boys on their re- turn, and following up their work by visits among the villages. There is not only a golden opportunity for this man, but a crying need for him, if we are to harvest the seed we sow.
Beside this man they greatly need a man to share the teaching with Mr. Tucker, a man who has had experience in teaching and has studied the art of pedagogy.
They have established an evangelists' summer school. Last year 36 teach- ers and preachers came together for a month and had Bible study courses. But the personal fellowship and informal conferences were almost the most valuable
MISS ELIZABETH S. MacKENZIE. Missiouary of the C.C.W.B.M., West Africa.
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factor in the mouth. During the year the Governor of the Province visited the Institute and expressed the highest interest in the work, promised to come again, and wrote words of praise when he returned to his home.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MISSION
A new departure of recent years in the whole mission is proving very in- teresting and vahiable. The annual meeting, when delegates from each station come together to study finances, to advise one another, to plan Christian litera- ture, and prepare the united report and budget, used to be entirely a meeting of missionaries. Now they have a general picnic and summer school. Fully 1,000 come together. There are special conferences for women, for men, for church officers, etc. The most practical questions of Christian living and church and school management are discussed.
RECRUITS
It is a disappointment not to be able to report our new families on the field, but variovTS obstacles and preparation work have prevented. The Steeds are in England on the way to Lisbon, where they must study Portuguese for at least six months. Dr. Hall is already in Portugal for the same purpose. We tried to get him started last October, but international relations prevented. On September 19th he was married to Miss Belnavis.
Miss Elizabeth Eead sailed away in early December to represent the Wo- man 's Board, but she was delayed a long time at Cape Town. It is a joy to us that Mrs. Currie has been moved to return to her work in Africa, and also that our Woman's Board has had the courage and faith to assume her support. Another unknown donor has promised to pay her salary if the Board carries her there. Our Society had been giving her an allowance of $250.00 up to the end of December. We continued this until she sailed away a month ago. She may be assigned to the girls ' boarding school at Dondi. That will be decided by the missionaries. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker have reached home for their first furlough, which is a year overdue. Miss Maggie Melville is also on her way home, and Miss Helen Melville, after a year's furlough, expects to return this autumn to Africa. Mr. and Mrs. Catell will come home for their needed fur- lough next spring.
Your Committee has for some time been studying the question of a re- tiring fund for our missionaries, and has decided that no better way is open than having them insured in the Provident Fund. That Society has already modified its constitution so as to make it possible for all the foreign mission- aries to secure its advantages, whether ordained or unordained, male or female. We have applied to have all the missionaries of this Society accepted and offer to keep premiums paid.
The tours made among our churches by Mr. Steed and Miss Melville have been fruitful in three ways. They have made the members feel a warmer per- sonal relation to the mission ; they have called out several personal offers for personal service from young women, and many personal financial gifts.
There is a danger besetting these missionary visits, alongside the good. It leaves some churches feeling they cannot get any subscriptions unless they have such an incentive. The contributions to home and foreign missions and College should be like our three meals a day, as regular and as adequate.
(Signed) E. Munson Hill,
President.
58 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
EEPOET OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PRAYEE UNION
Some one has said there is "no substitute for prayer. ' ' Prayer in the past, prayer now, prayer in the future, is and will be the dynamic of our power.
Do we believe in God to the uttermost? If so we shall pray, and praying we shall cultivate the prayer life. The real cultivating will come in real praying.
Your superintendent has tried to enlist members and friends of our Con- gregational churches in the service of prayer for our missions in Chisamba and West Central Africa.
Through personal effort and assisted by friends, ninety-six members have been secured for the prayer Union this year.
The new members are to be found in the following places: Edgar, Eugby, Dalstou, Pine Grove, Toronto, Cobourg, Brampton, Wingham, Windsor, London, Stratford, Kitchener, Forest, Montreal, Auckland, New Zealand, and Smyrna, Turkey. There were 377 cards issued of the first supply and 80 of the second.
A fee of ten cents is asked for to defray expense of cards, and I have on hand nine dollars and sixty cents.
That the department has been worth while has been shown by the increased gifts and in some cases bj' an extra large gift, as is seen in the gift of the lady who donates the money for the support of Mr. Steed. In the early days of the Prayer Union a membership card was given to her, and from time to time missionary literature was sent. The card became soiled and worn out, and she asked for a new one, which was framed and presented to her. The results are also seen in the gift of the "Fairy Godmother," as she is called 'by the C.C.W.B.M., for the support of Mrs. Currie. Another result is seen in the patience and wisdom which our missionaries have shown, who are often over- worked and always needing more workers in the field. Then we have the loyalty of the native converts and the real expansion and remarkable desire of the native for education and the ' ' words. ' '
' ' So called to fellowship with Christ in making known His Gospel to all the world, we promise to pray for the work of the West Central African Mis- sion that all who hear the Gospel there may be truly and speedily converted.
We need more missionaries, more money, leaders in the work at home, in churches, and among the young, but above all we need the continual guidance of the Holy Spirit in our work.
The promises of God are sure. It is worth while to pray, worth while for those for whom we pi'ay, but best of all worth while to God, who says, ' ' Be- loved I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me. ' ' Jer. 32: 27.
* ' Whatsoever we ask we receive of Him because we keep His command- ments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. ' ' 1 .John 3 : 12.
Respectfully submitted,
Florence Eawlings.
REPOET OF THE TREASURER OF THE CANADA CONGREGATIONAL
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY FOE THE YEAE ENDING
MAY 31st, 1919
In reviewing the financial statement for the year just closed our first thought must surely be one of praise and thankfulness to the great Lord of the Harvest. It is very gratifying to know that not only during the past year, but also through all the trying years of the war, under the strain of which so many institutions and organizations broke down, we have never had to curtail any of
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our work. Not only has the income of the Society been well maintained, but we have even been enabled to answer — to some extent at least — the call for re- inforcements, and the ordained missionary and the doctor, who were so badly needed, are now on their way to Africa to relieve the little band of mission- aries who have been holding the fort so long and so faithfully. For this and other blessings let the note of praise be the dominant feature of our report to-day.
The first section of the financial statement deals with the General Fund. It will be seen that we started the year with a cash balance of $2,334. To this are added the contributions for the year of $7,021 together with two legacies — $500 each — one from the estate of the late H. P. Wales of Eichmond, Quebec, and the other left to the Society by the late Miss A. P. Moodie of Montreal. This makes a total on the credit side of $10,356.
The first item on the other side of the account is $2,625, paid to the Ameri- can Board. You are aware that all our financial and business operations are carried on through the American Board, that we are a branch of that great missionary organization. As a matter of fact this $2,625 was not actually re- mitted to the American Board, but was paid direct to, or on account of, our missionaries, and the Board has credited us with the amount. This was done in order to effect a saving of about $75 in exchange, New York funds having hovered around 3 per cent, premium all the year. The next items are for travelling expenses amounting to $540, made up almost entirely, it will be noticed, of the bringing of our new missionaries to last year 's Annual Meeting, and of Mr. Steed 's tour of the churches. Then follow printing accounts with the usual grant of $200.00 to the Publishing Committee, and all the other printing accounts, amounting in all to $382.00. After this follow the usual grants and the necessary home expenses, together with the transfer of $1,000, which is made every year to the Furlough Fund. To have a balance of $4,882 on hand is a circumstance which has been forced upon us by reason of the ad- verse exchange conditions. Had New York exchange been anywhere near par the most, if not all, of this amount would have been remitted to the American Board, for at the present time we owe them $2,891 plus salaries and station expenses for the last six months of 1918 (which we have not yet been charged with), besides the accrued expenses for the present year. This explanation is made lest anyone should get the idea that the Society has ' ' money to burn. ' '
Let us now pass to the second part of the printed report containing the Designated Fund statement. A balance of $22.00 belonging to the Furlough Fund was carried forward, to which we add contributions for the year of $1,188, income from the Hine and Freeland Trusts for the support of boys, $629 and $333 respectively, together with the $1,000 already referred to trans- ferred to the Furlough Fund, the whole totalling $3,174. Of this amount $1,579 has been remitted for special objects in connection with our own work, as will be seen, while $512 was designated and forwarded for outside objects, as per the printed statement. The balance on hand of $1,082 is made up of $1,022, furlough money and $60 contributed by the young people of Bloom- ingdale and West Montrose for an organ for the Currie Institute.
The next part of the printed statement is devoted to the Currie Institute or Dondi Fund. At the commencement of the year we had on hand $5,708. Dur- ing the year contributions amounting to $5,737 have been received, together with a legacy of $1,000 from the late Miss A. P. Moodie, who also, as we have seen, left $500 for our regular work. This makes a total of $12,446. $56 has been used for home expenses, and $3,550 invested in War Bonds. $550 of this came to us in the form of War Bonds. The balance on hand in the Institute account is $8,839. To remit this now would cost us between $250 and $300, so it is considered wise by your Committee to await a more favorable rate of ex- change. A full statement of the Institute Fund is as follows:
60 ' CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
Eemitted prior to the Campaign $11,234 00
Eemitted out of Campaign receipts 7,500 00
Seholes Legacy investment 3,940 00
Investment in War Bonds 3,550 00
Cash on hand 8,839 54
Total $35,063 54
I want to call attention to the remarkable giving of one little church, namely, Maxville. In three years this church has given $1,694.89 in cash for the Institute Fund. Let every church look at this and then go and do likewise.
Following this is a list of our invested funds, which will be found of in- terest, and then at the foot of the sheet is a statement of the contributions by Associations and a comparison with the previous year. It is very satisfactory to notice that for the General Fund there is an increase all along the line, and an increase in every Association is also shown in the Designated account.
And now leaving this statement let us look at the amounts given by indi- vidual churches. It is very fitting that the Union should be held in the First Church, Hamilton, because this Church heads the list of givers with $1,054.74. I mention the cents because little Maxville is neck and neck with Hamilton, being only 8 cents behind, $1,054.66. Well done, Maxville! Close upon the heels of these two leaders come Bond Street, Toronto, with $1,031.00, and Broadview, Toronto, with $1,022.00. Emmanuel, Montreal, has usually taken first place, but this year Eriimanuel slips down to fifth with $958.00, followed close by Zion, Montreal, $858.00. We may well ask if Zion without a minister gives this amount what would she give if she had a minister? Then follows Northern, Toronto, $636.00; Scotland, $476.00; First, Ottawa, $379.00; Mont- real, Calvary, $328.00; Granby, $293.00; Olivet, Toronto, $254.00; Stratford, $249.00; Cobourg, $222.00; Waterville, $191.00; Forest, Central and Sher- brooke, $175.00 each (Forest leading by 21 cents) ; Western, Toronto, $139.00; Bloomingdale, $136.00 ; Crescent, Winnipeg, $130.00 ; Brantf ord, $125.00 ; West Montrose, $117.00; and Vancouver, First, $100.00.
It is impossible with so many of our missionaries coming and going to make up a budget which will even approximate our expenses during the next year. It is quite evident, however, that with all the travelling, outfitting, and the other extraordinary obligations ahead of us, it will be necessary for every church to buckle to and do its utmost. And are we going to be satisfied with merely holding our own? Our great leader is calling us to go forward and to enter new fields which are ripe already to the harvest. Let us dare to say "yes" to God.
Eespectfully submitted,
H. W. Barker,
Treasurer.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING MAT 31, 1919. GENERAL FUND
RECEIPTS
Balance brought forward $2,384 98
Contributions for the year 7,021 (j3
Legacy, Estate late H. P. Wales 500 00
Legacy, Estate late Miss A. P. Moodie 500 00
$10,356 61
EXPENDITURE
Remitted to American Board for Salaries, etc $2,625 30
Travelling Expenses:
Dr. Strong to Union $45 00
Dr. Hall, Mr. Steed and Miss Belnavis to Annual
Meeting 145 00
Dr. Hall to New York 27 50
Executive Committee 112 40
Mr. Steed's tour of churches 210 25
540 15
Printing Accounts :
Payment to Publishing Com $200 00
Special issue ' ' Congregationalist " 75 50
Year Book Account 55 00
Sundry accounts 52 49
382 99
Voted Missionary Education Movement 50 00
Voted Foi'eign Missionary Conference of N. A 15 00
Paid account guarantee Gen. Sec. 's salary 448 33
Literature and our share Victory Shield 26 33
Drugs and freight on same 39 61
Transferred to Freeland Trust to balance investment 47 79
Office expenses 107 00
Postage, exchange, etc 141 41
Transferred to Furlough Fund 1,000 00
Investment in War Bond 50 00
Balance on hand 4,882 70
$10,356 61
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DESIGNATED OBJECTS
RECEIPTS ■
Balance brought forward ^, $ 22 7G
Contributions for the year . . . 1,188 55
Hine Trust income ♦529 76
Freeland Trust income 333 25
Furlough Fund (from General Fund) 1,000 00
$3,174 32
EXPENDITURE
Kemitted for Special Objects in our own Mission:
Hine Trust for support of boys $629 76
Freeland Trust for support of boys 333 25
Other contributions for support of students and
children 424 25
Allan and David Gunn Mem. School 141 25
Bible Dictionary work 30 25
Medical work 10 00
Miss Bell 's use 10 25
$],57!^i
Remitted for other Designated Objects:
Boy, c|o S. A. Gen. Mission $150 00
Missionary Edtication Movement 180 00
Miss Barker, Constantinople 10 00
Rev. F. W. Macallum, Turkey 25 00
Armenian Orphan 30 00
Armenian Relief 30 '77
Teacher in China . 25 00
Teacher in India 30 00
Indian Orphanage 10 28
Indian Famine 21 50
512
Balance on hand .- 1,082
01
$3,174 32
CURRIE (DoNDi) INSTITUTE FUND
RECEIPTS
Balan(,'e brought forward $5,708 55
Contributions for the year , 5,737 83
Legacy, Estate late Miss A. P. Moodie 1,000 00
$12,446 3S EXPENDITURE
Committee 's travelling expenses $29 25
Printing accounts 19 .55
Postage, exchange, etc 8 04
Investment in War Bonds 3,550 00
Balance on hand 8,839 54
$12,446 38
CANADA CONGREGATIONAL FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY iV.i
LIST OF INVESTMENTS (entered at cost) '
GENERAL Fl'ND
War Loan' $ 50 00
DESIGNATED ACCOUNT-
Hine Trust —
First Mortgage Avenue Ed. property, Toronto, Dr.
Howard $9,250 00
First Mortgage Parliament St. property, Toronto,
Eobinson Estate 1,150 00
Ten shares Brazilian 532 50
10,932 50
Freeland Trust —
Seventeen shares Illinois Traction Preferred 1,570 25
$2,000 Dominion Iron and Steel bonds 1,934 52
$1,500 Victory Loan (1937) 1,622 79
5,127 5G
CURRIE INSTITUTE
$4,000 Home Investment and Savings Association bonds 3,800 00
War Loan 3,550 00
7,350 00
$23,400 06
I certify that the accounts of The Canada Congregational Poi'eign Mission- ary Society have been audited by me and found correct. The securities held in connection with them were also examined and found to be in order.
G. T. OWYN,
May 31st, 1919. Auditor.
SUMMAEY OF CONTEIBUTIONS BY ASSOCIATIONS, 1917-1918
General Designated Dondi Total
Toronto $ 714 20 $ 127 98 $3,782 71 $4,624 89
Western 1,138 25 331 00 1,179 98 2,649 23
Eastern 337 19 32 00 469 22 838 41
United Brethren 269 90 61 00 170 50 501 40
Quebec 1,740 35 206 37 3,317 00 5,263 72
Western Prov 246 45 31 65 497 95 776 05
Maritime Prov 184 07 56 00 158 30 398 37
Miscellaneous and Personal 1,548 47 923 01 209 17 2,680 65
$6,178 88 $1,769 01 $9,784 83 $17,732 72
SUMMAEY OF CONTEIBUTIONS BY ASSOCIATIONS, 1918-1919
General Designated Currie Total
Toronto $1,204 92 $173 92 $2,053 09 $3,431 93
Western ; 1,538 78 396 00 722 75 2,657 53
Eastern 424 79 65 00 1,283 43 1,773 22
United Brethren ,437 35 137 40 15 00 589 75
Quebec 1,813 31 213 73 1,201 80 3,228 84
Western Prov 361 25 46 25 20 00 427 50
Maritime Prov 227 35 91 00 170 00 488 35
Miscellaneous and Personal 2,013 88 1,028 26 1,271 26 4,313 00
$8,021 63 $2,151 56 $6,737 83 $16,911 02 H. W. Barker,
Tiea,'iurtf.
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COXGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
RECEIPTS
TORONTO ASSOCIATION
CHURCHILL
Church $10 00
COBOURG
Church $ 90 00
Church for Dondi 132 60
$222 60 COLDSPRINGS Church $12 23
DALSTON Church $6 00
H UMBER SUMMIT
Cluirch for boy $12 50
PINE GROVE 8. S. for boy . . . $12 of)
RUGBY Church $o4 00
EDGAR
Church $27 00
('htirch for Doudi 9 00
$36 00 TORONTO (Bond St.)
Church $200 00
Church for M.E.M 22 00
Church for Dondi 609 99
S:' 8. for Dondi 200 00
TORONTO (Western)
Church $65 00
Church for Dondi 35 00
W.M.S. for Dondi 12 00
Church for Gunn Mem 5 00
Church for M.E.M 22 00
$139 Total Toronto Ass'n $13,431
WESTERN ASSOCIATION BELWOOD Church for boy $5
BRANTFORD
Church
$125
BUR FORD
Church $15
S. S 6
Loyal Daughters for girl ... 5
$1,031 99 TORONTO (Broadview)
(iiurch . . $135 69
Church for M.E.M 25 00
Church for Dondi 831 50 .Church
Church and S. S. for Armen- ian Relief 30 ]
$27 EMBRO
Church $ 4
Church and Aux. for Gunn
Mem 50
.$54 FOREST (Central)
Church . .> $58
Church for Dondi 95
Church for Indian Famine . . 21
$175
FOREST (Lake Shore) $25
$1,022 96 TORONTO (Northern)
Church $500 Oo
Church for M.E.M 15 00
Church for Dondi 123 00
FROME
Church $13
S. S. Y.P.S 2
8. S. for children 15
50 00 5ii
71
01) 50
21
50
20 50 00
$:!0 70
GARAFRAXA
Church $i:!
■ Church for Dondi 19
$638 00 Ladies-' Aid and Mis. Soc.
TORONTO (Olivet) for children 10
Church $125 00 •
Chureh for M.E.M 9 00 .$42
Church for Dondi Press House 100 00 G['H:I.I'H
( hurch for girl 5 Oil ( 'hundi $liS
W.M.S. for bov 15 J 5 Church for children 15
$254 15
$83 75.
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65
HAMILTON (First)
Church $793 49 Church $22 10
Church for Dondi 224 25 S. S 51) 00
Church for M.E.M 5 00 §• S. for boy and fire 10 00
S. S.
32 00
$1,054 74
Y. P. S. for boy 150 00
Y. P. S. for boy and girl . . 10 00
Jr. Mission Band for girl . . 5 00
Church for M.E.M 2 00
HAMILTON (Imm.) Church $25 00
KINCARDINE Church $16 65
LAWRENCE
$249 10 TILBURY Church $40 00
WATFORD
Church $18 00
S. S 2 00
Church
$2 60
LONDON (First)
Church $22 88
S. S 21 20
WINGHAM
Aux. for boy
$20 00 $5 50
$44 08 LONDON (Southern)
Church $35 00
Church for Dondi 17 00
NEW DURHAM
Church ■ $11 80
Aux. for boy 10 00
WOODSTOCK
Church for Dondi $2 50
Total Western Ass 'n $2,657 5.S
UNITED BRETHREN ASSOCIA- TION
BLOOMINGDALE
$52 00 Church $70 75
Church for boy 5 00
C. E. & S. S. for student . . 30 00
Girls for organ 30 00
$21 80 NORTH PLYMPTON Church . $18 00
PARIS
Church $23 51
Church for Dondi 2 00
('hurch for bov 12 00
$i:'.6 15 FREEPORT
Church $18 25
S. S 12 00
Church for girl 5 00
$37 51 SCOTLAND Church' $48 09
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Church for Dondi |
. 353 |
00 |
|
Mission Band for Dondi . . |
10 |
00 |
|
Church for students |
50 |
00 |
|
C. E. for students |
15 |
00 |
$476 09 SPEEDSIDE
Church $22 00
$35 25
GAINSBORO CIRCUIT Church for M.E.M $5 00
KITCHENER Church $36 30
LISTOWEL Church $28 25
SHERKSTON
Churcli $20 90
Church for Dondi 5 00
$25 90
C)(J
CONGREGATIOXAL YEAR BOOK.
WELLANDPOKT Church for Dondi $10 00
WEST MOXTEOSE
Church $55 30
C. E. aucl Willing Workers
for student 32 00
Young Peoph> for organ . . 30 00
$117 30 ZION CIRCUIT
Churches $94 85
Association $100 75
Total U. B. Ass 'n $589 75
EASTERN ASSOCIATION HOPETOWN
OTTAWW (Welcome Zion)
( 'lnii-c)i $ 4
( 'hincli for Dondi 04
( 'hurch for childien 10
ROSETTA
Cliurcli $25
Total Eastern Ass 'n $1,773
QUEBEC ASSOCIATION
AYER 'S CLIFF Church $15
BOY N TON
00 00 00
00 65
( 'hurch
BRIGHAM
Church $14 39 < 'Innvh $20
$30
COOKSHIRE Church for students
KINGSTON (Bethel)
Church $=30 00
Church for M.E.M 10 00 COWANSVILLE
Mission Band 20 00 Church
Church for M.E.M.
41
06 00
00
$80 00 Church for boy
KINGSTON (First)
Church $34 45
Church for Dondi 51 38
$P5 83 LANARK
Church $3U (10
MAXVILLE
Church $li5i> <J1
Church for Dondi 848 do
Church for Medii^al work . . 10 00 Church for Rev. » E. W.
Macallum 25 00
C. E. for M.E.M 5 00
Church for Dondi Aux. for bov . . . ,
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50 |
00 |
|
2 |
00 |
|
5 |
00 |
|
U) |
00 |
|
19 |
20 |
$f>,6 20 DANYILLE
Church $'W 00
S. S 5 00
$65 00
GRANBY
Chundi
Cluirch for M.E.M.
$273
20
p293 l»0
$1,054 60 :\IIDDLEV1I>LE Church $25 09
MELBOURNE
Church $31 85
Churcli for Dondi 45 00
hj. y 3 DO
$79 85
MONTREAL (Calvary)
OTTAWA ( Eirst) Church $261 96
Chm-eh $ 54 00 Church for boy 30 00
Church for Dondi 13:i 00 Church for Dondi 5 00
Women's -\ux. for Dondi .. ISl 00 Church for M.E.M 2 00
( 'hurch for girl 5 00 S. S -, 3U 00
$379 00
$328 96
CANADA CONGREGATIOXAL FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY 07
MONTKEAL (Crystal Springs) I.AXDIS. HASK.
Clum-h $11 83 Cliur.-li ,^4 ^,ij
MONTEEAL (Emmanuel) pi vwttv-ut? v- o»o,^
Church $576 65 ^.„ ^^^^^^ nhRB\ , «ASK.
Church for Dondi 300 00 ' 'i"i'-l' $9 35
Church for M.E.M 15 00
S. S 12 07 I'ORTEh' 'S SF-^TTEEMEXT, SA8K.
S. S. tor Ariiicaiau orphan . 30 00 Cluirch ^^ cjy
8. 8. for Chinese Teacher . 25 00
\-ANCOUVER, B.C. (First)
mS r2 Church $95 00
MONTREAL (Pt. 8t. Charles) ^*^"''^'^' ^''^" ^oy 5 00
( 'hurch $52 00 •
$100 00
MONTREAL (Union) ,r . .t., .r.,-
Church $15 00 , , VANCOUN ER ( Kitsilano)
<^ J>"i-^'li $0 00
MONTREAL (Zion)
Church $100 00 VICTORIA, B.C.
Church for Dondi 738 01 '^- 8 |o 25
S. S. for Miss Bell 10 25
S. 8. for Indian orphanage . 10 28 WETA8KIWIN, 8ASK.
■ Sowing Circle .$10 OO
$858 54
■ 8HERBR00KE WINNIPEG (Central)
Church $175 00 Church $6 00
STANSTEAD SOUTH WINNIPEG (Crescent)
Church $41 00 Church $100 00
WATERVILLE ''^- '^^ *"°'' ^"""^ ^^''"' '^^ '^'^
Church $21 10 ~IT^'1~,
Church for Dondi 103 79 ,^ , *^'^'-' ^'^
Church for boys 15 00 ^^^'^' ^'o>' Western Provinces $427 50
Y. P. S 51 38
.MARITIME PROVINCES
*l-'l 27 BEACH MEADOW^S
Total for (Quebec Ass 'n. . . .$.'!, 228 84 Church $2 00
WESTERN PROVINCES HROOKLYN
CALGARY, ALTA. ' 'h"i'cdi $20 00
Chnich $76 50 ( 'H KJJOGUE
FORRES, SASK. ■'''"'"'■'^ ••^^' ^'0
CUuirch for Gunn Mem $11 25 i-rcn,-T,,T- t.tt-w,t,
KESWICK RIDGE
HANNA, ALTA. ' Church $2o 35
Church $30 00
Church for Dondi 20 00 LIVERPOOL
Church $1130
$50 00
HILDA, ALTA. MARGAREE
Church $10 50 Church $20 00
Church for Dondi 17 00
IRVINE, ALTA.
Ministers' Conference $15 50 $37 00
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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
PLPJASANT RIA'ER Church for Dondi
$3 UO
SHEFFIELD
Church $68 00
Church for Dondi 21 50
$89 50 ST. JOHN
Church $20 00
SOUTH MAITLAND
Church $5 00
YARMOUTH
Church $20 00
Church for teacher 25 00
Church for M.E.M 1 00
S. S 10 00
$56 00 UNION OF N.S. & N.B.... $7 50
MARITIME WOMEN'S BOARD
For teacher $ 30 00
For Dondi 128 50
For Gunn Mem 35 00
$193 50
Total for Maritime Provinces $488 35
MISCELLANEOUS AND PERSONAL
Hine Trust income $629 76
Freeland Trust income 333 25
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1 |
70 |
|
14 |
45 |
|
650 |
00 |
|
124 |
43 |
|
167 |
56 |
Interest Scholes legacy in- vestment ' 200 00
Miss E. M. Hobbs, Minnea- polis, for Dondi
From sale of books
' ' A Lover of Chisamba, ' ' for Mr. Steed's salary .
Bank interest, Regular ace.
Bank interest, Dondi ace. .
Mrs. F. W. Moeser, Montreal.
for Gunn Mem 5 00
Estate Mrs. Leet, Montreal, for Bible Dictionary work, Dondi 30
Legacy Miss A. P. Moodie,
Montreal, for regular work 500
Legacy Miss A. P. Moodie,
Montreal, for Dondi 1,000
Legacy H. P. Wales, Rich-
monil. Que 500
E. Adie for Miss Barker, Con- stantinople 10
Chas. Duff, Hamilton 25
Chas. Duff, Hamilton, for
Gunn Mem 5
Miss Sarah Sims, Toronto, for Dondi
Dr. R. C. Cale, Gravenhurst, for M.E.M
Mrs. E. A. Cale, Toronto, for M.E.M , .
Interest on War Bonds, Dondi account
00
00
00
00 00
20 10
00 00 00 00 82 50 $4,313 90
CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF CANADA 69
CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF CANADA
BOAED OF GOVERNORS
Chairman — Charles Gurd, Esq., Montreal.
Secretary — A. McA. Murphy, 76 Bleury St., Montreal.
Treasurer — Thomas Moodie, Esq., 30 St. John St., Montreal.
Term expires 1920 — Charles Gurd, Esq., Montreal; A. McA. Murphy, Esq., Montreal; W. H. Miner, Granby.
Term Expires 1921 — J. R. Dougall, Esq., M.A., Montreal; Judge S. P. Leet, Montreal; Arthur Congdon, Winnipeg.
Term Expires 1922 — B. B. Stevenson, Esq., Montreal; A. Huntley Duff, Esq., B.A., Montreal; Rev. Hugh Pedley, B.A., D.D., Montreal.
Term Expires 1923— T. B. Macaulay, Rev. J. T. Daley, B.A., D.D., Rev. LeRoy Rice, B.A.
Term Expires 1924 — W. D. Lighthall, Esq., M.A., B.C.L., Montreal; Thomas Moodie, Esq., Montreal; T. B. Caldwell, Esq., Lanark, Ont.
The Principal is a Consulting Member.
Honorary Advisory Governor — Charles R. Black, Esq.
Executive Committee — Mr. Gurd (Chairman), Mr. Moodie, Mr. Macaulay, Mr. Dougall, Dr. Pedley, Judge Leet, Mr. Duff, Mr. Lighthall, Mr. B. B. Stevenson, Mr. Murphy. The Principal is a Consulting Member.
House Committee — Mr. Chas. Gurd, Mr. T. Moodie, Alex. McA. Murphy.
Finance Committee — Mr. Chas. Gurd, Mr. T. B. Macaulay, T. Moodie.
Trustees of Endowment Fund — Mr. Chas. Gurd, Mr. Macaulay, Mr. Moodie.
LADIES' AUXILIARY COMMITTEE
Oficers — Mrs. C. R. Black, Hon. President; Mrs. W. D. Lighthall, Presi- dent; Mrs. W. H. Miner, First Vice-President; Mrs. Hugh Pedley, Second Vice-President; Mrs. W. H. Smith, Secretary; Mrs. Chas. Gurd, Treasurer, 523 Argyle Ave., Westmount.
Committee — Mesdames R. W. McLachlan, C. Gushing, D. Hadley, T. W. Davidson, A. McA. Murphy, Wm. Watson, John Leslie, W. H. Warriner, and Miss Surgeon.
THE SENATE
President — Rev. David Lakie Ritchie, D.D.
Registrar — ^Rev. W. Henry Warriner, D.D., 681 Shuter Street.
The Governors — Members of the Faculty.
Bepresentatives of the Congregational Union of Canada — Rev. A. F. Pollock, B.D., Rev. George Adam, F. A. Stevenson, D.M.D., W. H. Smith, Esq.
Representatives of the Congregational TJnion of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick— new. J. W. Cox, B.A., D.D., Rev. F. G. Purnell.
Representatives of the Alumni Association — Rev. G. Ellery Read, Rev. Herman A. Carson, B.A.
70 C:ONGREGATIOXAL YEAR BOOK.
FACULTY
Kev. David Lakie Kitchie, D.D., Principal ; Eev. W. Henry Warriner, M.A., D.D., Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis, Eegistrar; Revs. Hugh Pedley, D.D., Frank J. Day, D.D., G. EUery Read, H. A. Carson, B.A., and J. R. Dougali, Esq., M.A.
Associate Examiners — ^Eev. J. T. Daley, D.D., Rev. F. J. Day, D.D., and Rev. G. Ellery Read.
Librarian — Rev. Prof. W. H. Warriner.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Officers — Rev. J. T. Daley, B.A., President; Rev. R. Wilson Carr, Secre- tary-Treasurer.
FORM OF BEQUEST FOR THE COLLEGE
I give and bequeath to the Treasurer, for the time being, of the Congre- gational College of Canada, a body corporate, by Act of Parliament of the
Province of Canada, A.D. 1864 the sum of
(either without designation, or "to he added to the Endowment Fund of said College") out out of my estate, without any charge or deduction whatever, to be paid M'ith all convenient speed after my decease; and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer, for the time being of the said College, shall be sufficient and valid discharge of said legacy.
BY-LAWS. Chapter I.
1. The Corporation shall be called "The Congregational College of Canada. ' '
2. Its objects shall be the education of ministers of the Gospel and the encouragement and inauguration of all desirable educational methods and movements, whereby the efficiency of the church may be advanced.
3. Contributors of two dollars annually to the Funds of the College shall be members of the Corporation. A contributor in arrears one year shall not be qualified to vote at the meeting of the Corporation, or to exercise his other rights of membership. The Treasurer's subscription list shall be taken as evidence of contribution.
4. Churches contributing for the previous year to the current expenses of the College the sum of ten dollars and upwards may be represented at the meeting of the Corporation by one delegate for each church; those contributing twenty-five dollars or upwards for the previous year, by two delegates; and those contributing fifty dollars or upwards for the previous year, by three delegates.
5. Persons by whom or on whose behalf one hundred dollars or more shall have been contributed at any one time to the funds of the College, may be chosen life members of the Corporation.
6. A regular meeting of the Corporation shall be held annually, for the reception of the report of the Governors, the election of a new Board according to provisions hereinafter named, and the transaction of other necessary business.
7. The annual meeting shall be held at the same time and place as the Congregational Union of Canada.
CONGREGATIONAL COLLECiE OF CANADA 71
8. Special meetings of the Corporation may be held for the transaction of special business at the call of the Board of Governors, or on a requisition to that effect to the Chairman of the Board of Governors, signed by at least twenty members of the Corporation ; provided always that no such special meetings be held without one month's notice thereof in an accredited newspaper in Toronto and Montreal, and also in the Canadian Congregationalist.
Chapter II.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
1. A Board of fifteen Governors, having power to choose their own officers, shall be elected from members of the Corporation. Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. Honorary Advisory Governors may be appointed at any annual meeting. Such appointees shall require to have served the cor- poration at some time as active governors. Such appointments shall be for life.
2. Three members of the Board shall retire annually, in rotation, but shall be eligible for re-election.
■i. The powers and duties of the Board shall be:
(a) The administration of the property of the College and the manage- ment of its finances.
(b) The appointment and renewal of all officers of the College.
(c) The general oversight and management of the affairs of the College, and
(d) The presentation of an aiinual report of the general condition of the College to the Corporation at the next regular meeting.
4. Any member of the Board absent from its meetings for a year shall be held ipso facto to have vacated his seat, but may be re-appointed or re-elected thereto.
5. Vacancies in the Board, whether occurring by death or resignation or otherwise, may be filled by the Board whenever it may see fit.
6. It shall be competent for the Board of Governors to appoint annually an Executive Committee from its membership, which Committee shall exercise, between the meetings of the Board, such powers as may be delegated to it by the Board of Governors.
7. The Board of Governors shall be called together at the close of the annual meeting of the Corporation, for organization and other needful busi- ness. They shall hold an annual meeting at a convenient time before the annual meeting of the Corporation; a special meeting may be called at any time by the Chairman and Secretary, or by the Secretary, at the request of five members.
Chapter III.
THE senate.
1. There shall be a Senate composed of — (1) The members of the Board of Governors; (2) the Faculty; (3) four representatives chosen annually by the Congregational Union of Ontario and Quebec; (4) two representatives chosen annually by the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Bruna- wick. Seven members of the Senate shall constitute a quorum.
2. The Senate shall frame regulations for and supervise all matters of education, honors and discipline.
3. The Principal shall be a member of the Faculty and ex-officio Presi- dent of the Senate.
4. The Registrar shall be a member of the Faculty and ex-officio Secretary of the Senate.
I J. CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
5. The Senate shall meet annually within one month preceding the close of the Session, at the College, in the city of Montreal, and at such other times and places as the interests of the College may require, and shall make an annual report to the Corporation through the Board of Governors.
Chapter IV.
1. The Principal and Professors, with such members of the Senate as from time to time may be appointed by the Board of Governors, constitute the Faculty, and as such are entrusted with the educational work of the College and the enforcement of its regulations under the direction of the Senate. The Principal shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Faculty.
2. Members of the Faculty must be members of a Congregational Church.
3. Members of the Faculty shall not be members of the Board of Gover- nors, but the Principal shall be a consulting member of the Board of Governors, and of standing committees appointed by the Board or the Senate.
Chapter V. the officers.
1. The Chairman of the Board of Governors shall be Presiding OfQcer of the Corporation.
2. The President of the Senate shall preside at all public functions of the College.
3. The Secretary of the Senate shall be Kegistrar of the College.
Chapter VI.
AMENDMENTS.
Amendments to these By-laws may be made at any regular meeting of the Corporation, provided that notice of such amendment has been given at the meeting next preceding.
GEADUATES OF CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF CANADA
DOCTORS OF DIVINITY
George, Joseph Henry, M.A. (Victoria), Ph.D. (Boston), Springfield, M., 1900
Warriner, William Henry, M.A. (McGill), D.D. (Victoria), Montreal, Que. 1900
Rowland, Alfred, LL.B. (London) London, Eng., 1902
Currie, Walter T., B.A. (McGill) 06 1907
Hooke, Daniel Burf ord Henlease, Eng., 1909
MacCallum, Frederick William, B.A. (McGill) Boston, Mass., 1912
Pedley, Hugh, B.A. (McGill) Montreal, Que., 1912
Day, Frank J., M.A. (McGill), B.D. (C.C.C.) Toronto, 1915
Gunn, William T., M.A. (McGill), B.D. (C.C.C.) Toronto, 1915
Hill, Edward Munson, M.A. and D.D. (Beloit) Montreal, 1915
Unsworth, Joseph, B.A. (McGill) Nanaimo, 1915
Pedley, Hilton, B.A. (McGill) Maslashi, Japan, 1917
Ritchie, David Lakie Montreal, Que., 1917
Cox, Jacob Whitman, B.A. (McGill) St. Albans, Vt., 1919
Daley, James T., B.A. (McGill) Port Hope, Ont., 1919
BACHELORS OF DIVINITY
Hambly, David D., B.A. (Manitoba Coll.) U.S.A., 1899
Rice, Horace G., M.A. (McGill) Dowd Hill, Sask., 1902
"rtjfipfv^ •. A-.v%^^ ^'^^'^
HOENINGSHAM CONGREGATIONAL OR INDEPENDENT OHURCH. The oldest NoiK-onforniist Church in England — Bnilt in 15()(i.
CONCiREGATlONAL COLLEGE OF CAXADA 73'
Hindley, J. G., M.A. (McGill) Ashtabula, Ohio., 1907
Drysdale, Robt. J., M.A, (Yale) Rochester, N.Y., 1908
Schrag, A. R Calgary, Alberta, 191 0
Moule, Herbert, B.H. (Springfield) . . ■. Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., 1911
Powell, G. L., M.A. (McMaster) Ph.D. (Boston) Caldwell, Idaho, 1911
Tucker, John Taylor Chisamba, Africa, 1912
Knight, Ernest Frederick Calcutta, India, 1913
Steed, J. Arthur, M.A. (McGill) Chisamba, Africa, 1918
GRADUATES
Alexander, J. L., B.D Bradford, Vt 1897
Allworth, W. H Ob 1845
Allworth, John H., M.A Odell, 111 1873
Anthony, S. W St. Albans, Vt 1905
Ashdown, C. R., B.A Toronto, Ont 1897
Austin, .Tames M Medf ord. Wis 1889
Baker, W. E Ottawa, Ont '. , . 1905
Baird, Robert G Ob 1857
Ball, George W Colpton, N. S 1894
Barker, Enoch Toronto, Ont 1854.
Bayne, Thomas Ob 1846
Black, R. K Ob 1852
Black, James R., B.A Meadowvale, Ont. .• . . 1874
Blyth, Robert B., B.A. Cleveland, Ohio 1900
Bolton, Charles E Oh 1881
Bowles, John Ob. 1845
Boyd, James • • . . Ob 1856
Bradshaw, J. E 1897
Brown, Robert Ob 1861
Brown, John Ob 1861
Brown, John L Snow Flake, Man 1894
Bryning, Joseph Ob 1860
Burchill, Robert '. Clifton, Ont 1861
Burpee, Archibald Ob 1855
Campbell, John Ob 1855
Carr, Robert Wilson Pitch Bay, Que 1911-
Carson, Herman Alfred, B.A Cobourg, Ont 1904
Claris, W. H. A London, Ont 1872
Claris, 0. C Coventry, Vt 1902
Clarke, William F ■ ■ . .Ob. . . .' 1844
Cornwell, Albert G Elmira, N.Y 1909
Cossar, Andrew O _ 1876
Cox, Jacob W., B.A St. Albans, Vt 1877
Craik, Galen H., B.A Melbourne, Que 1892
Currie, Walter T., B.A., D.D Ob 1885
Daley, James T., B.A Port Hope, Ont 1890
Davey, Frank Mono Mills, Ont 1888
Davey, Wm. J Belfast, Ireland 1908
Day, Benjamin W Ob 1,861
Day, F. J., M.A., D.D Toronto, Ont .- 1896
Dickson, J. A. R., D.D Ob 1865
Douglas, James Ob 1865
Drysdale, ,R. J., M.A., B.D Rochester, N.Y. 1902
Duff, Charles, M.A Ob 1862
Ebbs, Edward , , Ob 1843
Ewing, William, B.A., D.D Scranton, Pa. . 1897'
74 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
Extence, George Martintown, Ont 1895
Fenwick, Kenneth M Ob 1847
Fiuton, Samuel ..Ob 1842
Fraser, John Ob 1852
Fuller, George London, Eng 1883
Geikie, John Cuningham, D.D Ob. 1848
Gerrie. A. W., B.A Pasadena, Cal 1885
Gerrie, John P., B.A Edmonton, Alta 1888
Gervan, Geo. S Stoney Beach, Sask 1908
Greenaway, E. Brandon Winona, Minn 1901
Griffith, Joseph Ob 1873
Grishrook, E O New-Hartford, Conn. ; 1893
Guna, W. T., M.A., D.D Toronto, Ont 1892
Hamilton, D. S., B.A Winnipeg, Man 1894
Hamilton, Wm. John, B.D Edmonton, Alta 1903
Hambly, David D., B.A., B.D Grangeville, Idaho 1899
Harding, A. E. 1899
Hart, John 0 1887
Harvev, W. B • • Desborough, England 1905
Hay, William Ob 1847
Hay, James Ob 1852
Hay, Robert Ob ' 1858
Hindlev, J. I., Ph.D Ob 1869
Hindley, J. G., M.A., B.D Ashtabula. Ohio 1907
Itindley, Geo. J 1911
Hodgskin, Thomas I Ob 1845
Horsey, Harold I Ottawa : . . . 1896
Houghton, Ola E Bakersville, Vt 1908
Hughes, E. D. . .- Montreal, Que 1919
Hutchinson, J. J Lyndonville, Vt 1906
f ackson, Samuel N., M.D Ob 1866
Jackson, W. Parkyn St. Albans, Vt 1895
Kean, John E Ob I860
Kelly, Matthew London, Ont 1896
King, Stephen Ob 1842
Knighton, G. H Edgar, Out 1919
Kribs, Ludwick Ob • • ■ • 1841
Lancashire, Henrv Ob 1847
Lee, Wilberforce ' 1889
Lewis, Eiehard Ob 1862
Lumsdeu, Eichard Ob 1843
Lyman, E. S., B.C.L Ob 1866
Macallum, Daniel Ob 1852
Macallum, F. W., B.A., D.D Boston, Mass 1889
Mair, John Edmonton, Alberta 1897
Malcolm, John F Loring, Ont 1877
Marling, F. H., D.D Ob • 1848
Mason, Horace C, B.A Seattle, Wash 1889
Mason, H. E Dayton, Wash 1895
Mackenzie, A. J 1911
McAdie, James Cut Bank, Sask 1887
McDonald, A . 1857
McPadyen, A. L., B.A Ob 1879
McGlashan, Leonard Ob 1842
McGregor, Alexander Ob -t 1862
McGregor, Duncan, M.A. Ob 1872
McGregor, A. F., B.A Niagara, Ont 1878
COXGKEGATIONAL, (•Ol.LE<;E OF CANADA 10
"MctJnire, John 1897
Melntosb. William Ob 1874
McKay, Charles • • 0?? 1846
McKillicau. John Ob 1851
McKillop, Malcolm Ob 1858
McKinnou, John Pilot Mound, Man 1881
McLeod, Norman Humbolt, Iowa 1844
McLeod, Alexander Ob 1887
Moore, Churchill Ayres Cliff, Que 1890
Morton, H. A., B.A 1902
Moule, Herbert, B.H., B.D Sault Ste. Marie, Ont 1911
Munroe, Thomas A., B.A ....Cypress River, Man 1900
Munroe. William St. Lamberts, Que 1900
Nighswauder, D. D Ob 1872
Noble, E. A Ob 1853
Orr, Arthur J Elcho, Ont 1913
Paley, Wm Paris, Ont 1918
Peacock, Wm. M Ob 1869
Pedlov, Hugh. B.A., D.D Montreal, Que 1877
Pcdlev, J. W., B.A Toronto, Ont 1885
Pedley. Hilton, B.A., D.D Maebai^hi, Japan 1889
Pollock. A. F., B.D Granby, Que 1896
Pierce, Ira W Harpoot, Turkey 1910
Pritchard, W. S., B.A., B.D Odesea, Wash. " 1893
Rawson, George A Los Angeles, Cal . 1860
Read, Frank W., B.A Ob 1892
Read, George EUery Sherbrooke, Que 1893
Rice, Horace G., M.A., B.D Dowd Hill, Sask 1901
Rice, LeRoy, B.A Rock Island, Que 1910
Richardson. A. W., B.A., M.D Kingston, Ont. 1884
Ritchie, George Salt Lake City 1852
Robinson, Robert Ob 1845
Robertson, George, B.A Redlands, Cal 1882
Rose, I. Adams Ob 1905
Ross, R. O., B.A., M.D Stanstead, Que 1892
Ross, Arthur B., B.A Princeton, N.J 1899
Saer, J. B., B.D Toronto, Ont 1880
Samson, Percy V., B.A Calgarv, Alta 1916
Sanderson, John G Ob. . .' 1862
Sehrag, Astor R Vulcan, Alberta 1904
Seavvright, Thomas 1847
Secord, Albert Alexaudria, Minn 1900
Shanks, Philip Ob 1856
Silcox, Edwin D Toronto, Ont 1873
Silcox. ,J. B 1876
Skinner, George Cornish. N.H - 1882
Sle^p, A. G • • London, Eng 1911
Smith, Malcolm St. Paul, Minn 1862
Snell, Thomas Ob 1846
Solandt, Andrew P., B.A Wahoo, Nebraska 1888
Steed, J. Arthur, M. A Chisamba, Africa 1918
Stillman, Henry W., S.T.L 1904
Strassenberg, G., M.D Lima, N.Y 1861
Swanson. I. J., B.A Lima, Ohio 1890
Tannahill, R.D., B.A Kingston, Ont 1919
Teale, Arthur E Waterville, Que 1915
Thomas, Richard T Ob 1865
76 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
Tippet, B. V Lorain, Ohio 1908
Tucker, John T., B.D Chisamba, Africa 1911
Unsworth, J. K., B.A., D.D Nanaimo, B.C 1887
Vincent, James Salem, Mich 1842
Wallace, Eobt. W., B.A., B.D Ob. 1872
AVarriner, W. Henry, M.A., D.D Montreal, Que 1878
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF
CANADA
The annual meeting of the Congregational College of Canada was held in The First ( Jongregational Church, Hamilton, on Friday, June 6th, 1919.
The Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. Charles Gurd, presided.
Rev. Hugh Pedley, D.D., led in prayer.
The minutes of the last annual meeting were taken as read and adopted.
The report of the Senate was read by the acting-Principal, Dr. W. H. Warriner.
The report of the Board of Governors was read by Rev. James T. Daley.
The reports of the Librarian, The Ladies ' Auxiliary and the House Com- mittee were read by the Rev, Dr. Warriner.
The report of the Treasurer was read by Mr. Thomas Moodie.
Moved by Judge Leet, seconded by Mr. D. Hilton, that the reports b& re- ceived and adopted. Carried.
Rev. Dr. Warriner replied to the references made concerning him in the report of the Board of Governors, and expressed his appreciation of their kindness.
Moved by Rev. W. H. Thomas, seconded by Judge Leet, that the matter of an appropriation to the * ' Canadian Congregationalist ' ' be referred to the Board of Governors. Carried.
On resolution the matter of securing the services of a professional account- ant to audit the accounts of the College for the ensuing year was referred to the Board of Governors. Carried.
Mr. W. D. Lighthall, M.A., B.C.L., Mr. Thomas Moodie, and Mr. T. B. Caldwell were re-elected to the Board of Governors.
The thanks of the corporation were extended to the officers and faculty for valued services rendered.
The meeting adjourned.
(Signed) James T. Dalev,
Mi n lite 8 e(- ret a rij .
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CONGREGA- TIONAL COLLEGE OF CANADA
Gentlemen :
The Board of Governors has pleasure in presenting its annual report for the year 1918-1919.
This report includes those of the Senate, the Librarian, the House Com- mittee, and the Treasurer.
The invitation to Rev. Principal Ritchie, D.D., of Nottingham, England, to accept the Principalship was kept open and was renewed in person by Rev. Frank J. Day, D.D., he being specially authorized by the Board to do so. Dr. Day reports favourable prospecits.
Rev. Hugh Pedley, D.D., who, with marked acceptability, has acted as special lecturer in Homiletics to the students of the co-operating colleges, has been re-appointed as special lecturer for the coming season.
Rev. Prof. Greaves, of A^ictoria College, Toronto (a member of Northern Congregational Church), was appointed representative of the College to the Theological faculty of the Khaki University. This arrangement was concluded with the gracious concurrence of Chancellor Bowles, representing Victoria College, and with the hearty approval of the Joint Board of co-operating colleges.
The property accruing through the legacy of the estate of the late George Smart has been finally sub-divided with a view to equitable apportionment.
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The colleges, therefore, will come into possession of considerable land, which, while nou revenue-prodncing at the moment, is of substantial value. The Board will give careful thought to the matter of realization upon it.
The valuators have assessed each share at approximately twenty-one thou- sand eight hundred dollars ($21,800.00).
The Board regrets, with a deep sense of loss in both a personal and denom- inational way, the death of the late Henry O'Hara, whose memory will ever remain a happy and stimulating one to those who appreciate w-holesomeness and loyalty of character.
The Governors who retire at this meeting are: Messrs. W. D. Lighthall, Thos. Moouie, and T. B. Caldwell.
The Board, in- reviewing the college situation, took appreciative recogni- tion of the valuable and markedly unselfish nature of the services as acting- Principal, of Kev. Dr. Warriner. It was deeply gratifying to each member of the Board, from both the personal and official standpoint, that he passed through the crisis of a serious operation so successfully. His long and faithful services as a Christian and educational leader, and the charm of his char- acter, assures him of a particularly warm place in the affection and respect of his co-workers and friends for all time.
Alex. McA. Murphy,
Hon. Secretary.
REPORT OF THE SEVENTY-NINTH SESSION, 1918-19
To the Board of Governors:
Gentlemen: — The past session was the fifth uuder the Strain of a great war. In these circumstances it might be expected that we should not have nuK-h of an encouraging nature to report; nevertheless, and in spite of the fact that the epidemic of influenza closed our classes for five weeks at the very be- ginaiug of the session, the work has not only been carried on with a fair degree of success, but the session has been marked by conspicuous features of adaptation and progress.
During the period Avhen classes were closed some of the students returned home, others went to the churches over which they had the oversight, while others spent the time in private study in the regular or special departments of the course.
The Khaki Theological College, the Joint Board of the Theological Col- leges of Montreal, having been requested by the authorities of the Khaki Uni- versity for Canadian soldiers overseas, to draw up a curriculum of Theological studies and conduct classes therein, the professors of these colleges devoted the time in which no classes were held to this work. A provisional curriculum was prepared and printed, copies were sent to the various theological colleges of Canada, and their approval of the scheme secured. The Diocesan, Presbyterian and Wesleyan Colleges each set free a member of their respective staffs for this overseas work, while Professor W. H. Greaves, of Victoria University, and a member of our Northern Church, Toronto, was secured to rejiresent us.
The Khaki Theological College was organized and located at Ripon in Yorkshire. By the end of April there were 70 students attending classes in theology, representing seven denominations and every province of Canada. Tn addition, some oO or 60 occasioual students were taking advantage of the classes offered in voice cultnre and public speaking.
'' , The Khaki College, designed specially to meet the needs of men during the period of demobilization, is really an extension of our own Canadian work, tnd we xnay justl)' feel proud that we have had so large a share in it.
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Enrollment of Students
The fact that for more than four years tlxe young life of our country has been drained for military service, has almost completely cut off the supply of candidates for the ministry, while of those who had already entered upon their studies, the great majority relinquished these for service on the battlefield. One hundred and twenty-three students of the four theological colleges were, engaged in the fight. Of these our College contributed 14.
Two new students were admitted last fall, viz., Mr. Dale Hendry Moore, and Mr. Ealph Collins. Two others returned at the conclusion of the armistice, viz., A. K. McMinn and G. F. Kelly.
Eight students in all were in attendance upon the classes, 3 in the final year and 3 in the middle year Theology, 1 iu the preparatory department and 1 in the first year Arts.
EoLL OF Military Service
The following is the roll of men engaged in military service, with the year in which they enlisted and the rank which they attained.
1914: 1915.
1916: 1917:
1918:
Lieut. Kobert Fairgrieve, B.A. Died of wounds.
Lieut. Godfrey Cooper, B.A. Wounded and invalided home.
Corpl. C. Gushing, B.A. Also wounded and invalided home.
Lieut T. W. Bale. Missing. Lieut. 0. S. Craik. Wounded. Lieut. H. L. Broomfield. Cadet A. L. Eichards.
Lieut. J. H. Schofield, B.A. Hon. Capt. T. W. Jones, B.A.
Pte. W. L. Cassidy. Fell in action. Corpl. J. A. H. Plowright. Sergt. Norman Jackson. Pte. A. K. McMinn. Corpl. G. F. Kelly.
Hon. Capt. J. A. Steed, M.A., B.D.
In the above roll the sorrowful fact is noted that at least two of our men have paid the supreme sacrifice, and of the third, who has been missing since August of last year, we have only a faint hope that he may, after all, have escaped death. We include Lieut. Eobert Fairgrieve in this list, for he had been with us through his entire preparatory and Arts course, as well as part of his Theological course, and although he had withdrawn from the College for a year, and was a student of another institution, we know that it was his intention to return. We feel sure "that it would be the wish of his fellow- students, as well as his professors, that his name should be enrolled among our number.
We grieve for the loss which the Church has sustained by the death of these men, but we rejoice that our students are men of consecration and courage, and not unmindful of their country 's calL
»The Senate has appointed a committee to take into consideration the erection of a suitable tablet in honor of all those who served in the war.
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■Department of Homiletics
By arrangement with the other co-operating colleges, the Board of this College assumed responsibility for the department of Homiletics, and for the last three sessions has engaged special lecturers. Our own Dr. H. Pedley has had charge of this work during the past session. The Faculty and Senate rejoice that he has been appointed to the professorship of this important de- partment. No better appointment could possibly be made.
Department of Social Service
The University of McGill, with the financial co-operation of the Joint Board, has established a Department of Social Service under the charge of an experienced and competent dirctor. The Joint Faculty is also represented by two of its members on the committee having the oversight of this department. The work is practical as well as theoretical. In addition to attending lectures on the principles of sociology, students are guided in making personal investi- gations into the conditions and needs of various classes in the community, and the operation of the various societies organized to meet those needs. Montreal affords special opportunities for research work of this kind. Our own College, in securing the services of such men as Mr. Woodsworth, of Winnipeg, and Mr. Brailford, Community Y.M.C.A. Secretary, has been a pioneer in such work as this. It is pleasing to find that this department of social training, so neces- sary for the minister, has at last found a fitting place in the curriculum of the university.
And while the needs of the city have been considered, the importance of Uie rural community has not been lost sight of. The city depends, for the re- newing of its life, on the country. The country parish is one of very greats importance. It also has its own problems. To help our rural pastors to make the most of their opportunities the four colleges co-operated with Mac- donald College in conducting a Summer School from the oth to the 16th August last. This school was attended by about 60 rural pastors and Avas greatly appreciated. Arrangements have now been completed for the holdipg of another, and, if possible, a better session this coming summer.
Convocation
The Convocation was held in Emmanuel Church on Friday, April 25th. when the following awards were made : To Mr. J. E. Lloyd of the middle year the Maria Sawtell Memorial Scholarship, and to Mr. A. K. McMinn, of the same year, a Robert Anderson Bursary. A Robert Anderson Bursary was awarded Mr. G. H. Knighton and Mr. E. D. Hughes of the senior year.
The graduates were G. H. Knighton, E. D. Hughes, and R. D. Tannahill, B.A.
The Calvary Church Medal was won by Mr. Knighton. The Stevenson Memorial Medal was not awarded. '
The degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theology was conferred on R. D. Tannahill, B.A., and the degree of Doctor of Divinity linnorifi caiii-a on the Rev. Jacob Whitman Cox, B.A., of Sheffield, New Brunswick, and on the Rev. James T. Daley, B.A., of Cobourg.
The Rev. George Adam, pastor of Emmanuel Church, gave the address of the evening on ' ' The Preacher 's Fidelity to the Divine Message. " " Thou shalt speak my words unto them whether they will hear or whether they will forbear."
Outlook
For the last two sessions the military authorities have used the Pr^by- teriaa College as a hospital, and their students have found a home with our
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men. This has been a happy arrangement both for them and for ourselves. Dr. Gordon, Professor in the Old Testament Department of the Presbyterian Col- lege, also made his home with our students during the winter. The Acting Principal gratefully acknowledges his kindness in taking charge of the morn- ing hour of devotions during the two mid-winter months. Next winter they will be back in their own College building. We shall miss them, but we hope that our own men, returning from overseas, together with new students, will once more make the College bright with young life. Two new students for next session have already been admitted, namely, Mr. Cecil Humphrey Whit- more, son of the Eev. H. D 'Arey Whitmore of Maxville, and Mr. Charles H. Este, of the Union Church, Montreal. It is anticipated that others, held back for various reasons during the war, will now be free to devote themselves to preparation for Christian service. But the expectation which was cherished by some, that numbers of soldiers who had not previously thought of entering the ministry, would now devote themselves to some specific form of Christian ser\'ice, seems doomed to disappointment. We must still look to the young men of our churches, of our Sunday Schoolg, and our Christian homes
We would earnestly appeal to our pastors to diligently look out for prom- ising youths, and set before them the claims and opportunities of the Christian ministry, which were never greater than they are to-day.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Henry Warriner.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
The Library has continued its silent though most helpful service, both for our own students and for the Presbyterians resident in the College. Twenty- seven new volumes have been added, of which twenty-five were by purchase and two the gift of their authors.
The Librarian gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Mr. E. D. Hughes, a member of the graduating class, whose constant care relieved him of any anxiety.
The financial statement for the year ending May 31st, 1919, is as follows:
RECEIPTS
Balance from last year
Interest on Endowment
Collection at Convocation ..... ...l.
Bank Interest .
|
$75 |
^0 |
|
50 |
25 |
|
13 |
45 |
|
2 |
85 |
$141 75
EXPENWTUEES
Magazines and Books purchased $63 65
Office expenses 1 16
64 81
Balance in hand $76 94
W. Henry Warriner,
Librarian.
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TREASURER'S REPORT
The Troasurcr has much pleasure in reporting that the defit-it in Revenue Account that has been 'carried for so lojig is now wiped out, leaving a balance on the right side of the account.
The receipts from the Churches was $488.00 less than last year, and the number of contributing Churches twenty -three less. All the Associations show a decrease in number and amount.
Last year we paid off the balance of an old debt of many years' standing amounting to $1,585.00; this year we had no such payment to make.
The total apportionments for the College on the Churches was $3,075.00, and total receipts from the Churches $1,289.46 — just 42 per cent.
The three largest amounts from Ontario were: Toronto Northern, $80; Hamilton 1st, $62.30; Lanark, $58.
In Quebec, Montreal — Emmanuel, $358.88; Calvary, $137.47; Zion, $85.00; Granby, $82.00.
We have also to thank Mrs, S. H. C. Miner for continuing her contribu- tion of $1,800.00.
On behalf of the Trustees ' Endowment Fund I have to report a legacy duty paid of $1,000.00 from the late Miss Annie Paterson Moodie.
A new mortgage of $3,500.00 at 7 per cent, has been made, and one share Bank of Montreal stock at $187.50 was taken.
The statements, duly audited by Mr. Frank G. Ellis, Accountant, are here- with presented.
Thos. Moodie,
Treo^nrer.
CASH ACCOITNT
Treasurer's Statement for the Year Ending 31st May, 1919
Receipts
Balance from last year $1,337 74
Interest from Endowment Fund $8,279 85
Less unpaid 490 f)0
7,789 85
Interest on Subscrijitions 33 56
Contributions 3,089 46
$12,250 61 Expenditure
Teaching $5,126 32
Students 1,717 18
College Buildings 970 19
Management 1,010 27
Interest • •
Bursaries and I^rizes
Expenses Neamton Property
I]xpi'nses Fox I'roperty . . :
Balance • •
|
50 |
25 |
|
423 |
75 |
|
163 |
48 |
|
192 |
45 |
|
2,596 |
72 |
|
$12,250 |
61 |
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REVENUE ACCOUNT
Eeceipts
Interest from Endowment $8,139 85
Interest on Subscriptions 33 56
. $8,173 41
Collections:^ Ontario $488 56
Quebec 2,559 14
Maritime IS fir,
North West • • 23 7u
3,089 46
$11,262 87 Expenditure Deficit last year $692 61
Teaching Account :
Prof. Warriner $2,750 00
Rev. H. Pedley, D.D • • 1,000 00
Prof. Greaves 1,133 32
Preparatory Class , . . 175 00
McGill Fees 68 00
■ — — 5,126 32
Students :
Proportion House Maintenance 1,717 28
College Buildings:
Proportion Maintenance $500 00
Repairs 391 89
Furnishing 78 30
■ -— 970 19
Management :
Office Expenses • • $369 28
Congregationalist 200 00
Union Guarantee 392 29
Travelling >....' 48 70
1.010 27
Interest Accoviut :
On Library l-hulow incnt 50 25
Prizes and Bureraies 529 77
Lectureships :
Mrs. Maj V McKechnie $120 00
Y.P.S. on' English Bible 197 20
317 20
Balanc 849 OS
$11,262 87
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ENDOWMENT FUND, CONGEEGATIONAL COLLEGE OF CANADA
Trustees ' Statement for Year Ending 31st May, 1919
Eeceipts
Balance from last year $3,820 13
Subscriptions • • 55 00
Legacy, Miss Annie P. Moodie 1,000 00
$4,881 13 Assets
Mortgages $70,500 00
Par $7,000 Danville, U.C.R'way 5 per cent. Bonds 6,475 00
Par $2,600 Illinois Traction Co. 6 per cent. Pref 2,400 00
Par $400 Illinois Traction Co. Com 325 00
Colonial Invest, and Loan Co 500 00
Dominion Textile Co. 6 per cent. Bonds 2,000 00
Par $4,000 Mont. Light, Heat and Power Co. 5 per cent. Bonds. 3,980 00
Par $11,500 Dominion Coal Co. 7 per cent. Pref 12,643 35
Par $12,000 Ogilvie Milling Co. 6 per cent. Bonds 12,628 11
Par $5,000 American Woolen Co. 7 per cent. Pref 4,041 31
Par $5,000 Dominion W^ar Loan 5% per cent. Bonds 4,955 40
Par $5,000 Jacksonville R. & L. Co. 5 per cent. Bonds 4,500 00
Bloomington D.C.R. 5 per cent. Bonds 1,000 00
33 at 224 Bank of Montreal Stock 7,355 50
1900 at 80 Montreal Tramways Co. 5 per cent. Debentures .. 1,492 00
Cash in Bank 1,193 63
$135,989 30 Assets 1918 124,934 30
Increase $1,055 00
Expenditure
Mortgage $3,500 00
Bank of Montreal, 1 Share 187 50
Balance 1,193 63
$4,881 13 Thos. Moodie,
T7'ea.surer. Audited and found correct (Securities not Examined),
Frank G. Ellis,
Auditor. Montreal, 2nd June, 1919.
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COLLEGE COLLECTIONS— 31ST MAY, 1919
ONTARIO— WESTERN ASS,
Burford $4 02
Forest Central 5 00
Garaf raxa • 8 00
Guelph 30 00
Hamilton 1st 62 30
London 1st 10 72
Paris ; 10 00
Stratford 5 00
Speedside 15 00
$150 04
UNITED BRETHREN United Brethren $21 00
CENTRAL ASS.
Dalston $5 00
Toronto, Northern 80 00
Toronto, Western 33 00
$118 00
EASTERN ASS.
Kingston 1st $20 00
Kingston, Bethel S.S 6 52
Lanark 58 00
Maxville 40 00
Ottawa 1st 50 00
Persona], Rev. H. I. Horsey. 25 00
SUMMARY
Western $150 04
Central 118 00
Eastern 199 52
United Brethren 21 00
$488 56 QUEBEC ASS.
Ayers Cliff $13 79
Cowansville 10 00
Danville 20 00
Granby 82 00
Melbourne 12 00
Stanstead South 20 00
Montreal Zion 85 00
Emmanuel 358 88
Calvary 137 47
Pt. St. Charles... 20 00
$759 14 Mrs. S. H. C. Miner ...... 1,800 00
$2,559 14 MARITIME
Brooklyn $10 00
St. John 3 00
Union N.S.' & N.B 5 06
$18 06 NORTH WEST
Winnipeg Central $5 00
Vancouver 1st 18 70
$199 52
$23 70
TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE OF (CANADA Gentlemen, —
The House Committee has pleasure in reporting that the property is in as satisfactory condition as may be reasonably expected.
The Steward and Stewardess had resigned early in the session, but were prevailed upon to continue. Their work and their personal characteristics have been pleasingly satisfactory as usual.
The students of the Presbyterian College were afforded residence along with our own during the session by reason of the Presbyterian College having been commissioned by the Government for Hospital work. The arrangement proved a very happy one all round.
Chas. Gurd,
Convener.
8<i CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
THE CONGREGATIONAL UNION OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW- BRUNSWICK
Chairman — Rev. F. G. Purnell, Bxooklyn.
Secretary — Rev. E. J. Thompson, Keswick Ridge.
Assistant Secretary — Rev. J. H. Sulstou, N.-E. Margaree.
Treasurer — Mr. J. W. Flewwelling, St. John.
Vnion Committee — The oflficers with Revs. C. Tavener, G. W. Ball, Capt. Doty, G. Anthony, Cedric Flewwelling, A. M. Anthony, F. Anthony, C- Durn- iug, Martin O'Bneu, Alex. Godfrey, B. Pickard.
The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick met at Noel on Thursday, July 3rd. A praise meeting was led by the Chairman at 10 o'clock, and the Union was called to order at 10.15 a.m.
After the adoption of the minutes and report of Programme Committee, the Chairman, Capt. Doty, nominated B. Pickard and A. W. Brooks as minute secretaries, and Rev. F. G. Purnell and G. W. Flewwelling as nominating committee.
The Secretary then called the roll of ministers and delegates.
The following were elected to sit as corresponding members: Revs. Mat- thew Kelly, Dr. Day, Carey Walters, J. T. Tucker, C. Earle, J. Davis, J. Mur- ray, Messrs. C. Tavener and A. W. Brooks.
The treasurer then gave his annual report, and the Chairman appointed Rev. J. H. Sulston and Mr. A. Anthony as auditors.
Mr. J. W. Flewwelling read the Statistical Secretary's report, which was adopted.
The Nominating Committee reported as follows:
Business Committee — Revs. F. G. Purnell, E. .1. Thompson, Mr. A. An- thony, Alex. Godfrey, Martin O'Brien.
Finance Committee — Messrs. F. Anthony, Cedric flewwelling, and J. W. Flewwelling.
Membership Ccminiticc — Revs. E. ,J. Thompson and Campbell Tavener.
Eesolutinns Conniiittce — Rev. J. H. Sulston, C. Durning, Geo. Anthony.
Apportiunment Committee — J. W. Flewwelling, — H. Sulston, A. Anthony.
The rcjiorts of the churches were then taken. After singing a hymn, Dr. Day closetl in prayer.
The session resumed at 2. .30. The minutes of the morning session ; were read and adopted. The Rev. J. H. Sulston gave the auditors' report, .and on motion the Treasurer 's report w-as adopted.
The Business Committee reported as follows:
Chairman — Eev. F. G. PurneU.
Secretary — Rev. E. J. Thompson.
Treasurer — J. W. Flewwelling.
Assistant Secretary — Rev. .J. H. Sulston, to act in absence of secretary.
Statistical Secretary — Rev. F. G. Purnell.
Representative to C.C.M.S. and C.C.F.M.S.—Hev. F. G. Purnell.
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Iki'prcscntalivf to CoUcfit Senate — Dr. Cox aud F. G. I'uniell.
Superintendent of Young People's Work — Kov. f'. TaveruT.
Union Preacher — Rev. J. II. Siilstoii.
Alternate — Eev. C. Tavcuer.
The Chairman then called upon the Kov. Carey WalteiH to address the meeting. Mr. Walters brought greetings to the Union, and spoke of the prin- ciples of Congregationalism, and emphasized the need of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship.
Dr. Day then spoke on the spiritual side of the Forward Movement, dealing with the vision of the restoration of the family altar and evangelism in the churches, with a new emphasis on worship and devotion. ■■
Eeligion must be linked up with the vital movements in the nation. Re- ligion must spend itself in the service of the nation, until Love, Justice and Righteousness are enthroned in the affairs of the nation.
The speaker pleaded for Christian leaders in the nation, aud emphasized that there is no place of influence like that of the Christian ministry.
In closing he spoke of Confidence, Fellowship and Service.
The session closed with hymn and prayer.
THE CONGREGATIONAL 'union OF NOVA SCOTIA AND NEW BRUNSWICK
Thursday Evening.
At 8 0 'clock a praise service was led by the Rev. F. G. Purncll. The Union was called to order at 8.15, when the minutes of the afternoon session were adopted.
The Rev. F. G. Purnell, on behalf of the Union Committee, mo\'ed that the Union preacher for next year be Rev. J. II. Sulston; alternate. Rev. Camp- bell Tavener.
And further that the following form the Apportionment Committee : Mr. J. W. Flewwelling, A. M. Anthony, John H. Sulston, and Chas. Durning.
Mr. Tavener then gave a very warm aud cordial welcome to the Union, and the Rev. F. G. Purnell made a suitable response.
The Chairman 's address on ' ' The Layman 's Place in Evangelism, ' ' which followed, was full of stimulating thought — God has a job for the layman. All laymen can assist in fiiuuu-c. The pastor should be relieved of financial anxieties.
The layman should take charge of the Sabbath School, or Bible Class. He should be present at the prayer meeting; where can he do better work than in missionary enterprise?
The public schools, politics, etc., offer a sphere for Evangelism.
At the close of the address a collection was taken for the College.
After the singing of a hymn the benediction was pronounced bv the Rew M. Kelly.
Saturday Morning.
The praise service at 9.30 was led by Rev. J. II. Sulston. At the business session following it was voted to accept the invitation of the <'hurch at Hem- ford, N.S., to meet there in 1920, and Mr. Campbell Tavener was duly ex- amined for ordination.
Sunday jSIorning.
The Union preacher was Rev. F. G. Purnell of Brooklyn, N.S., who de- livered a helpful address on the text, John 11, 39, "Take ye away the stones."
The speaker mentioned the stones which are blocking the Church 's pro- gress to-day — skepticism, indifference, doubt and conservatism — urging his hearers to help in removing these stones. This is the task of the church to-day.
The communion service which followed was presided over by Rev. M. Kelly.
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The chuix'h was well filled at the young people's service in the afternoon, presided over by J. W. Flewwelling. Eev. M. Kelly gave a stirring address on ' ' Reality in Eeligion, ' ' based on the text Acts 15, 39, and Rev. J. T. Tucker exhibited a chest full of curiosities obtained from the natives of Africa.
The closing session of the Union took the form of an ordination service, the candidate being Mr. Campbell Tavener, who had been recently called to the churches of Noel, Lower Selmah, and South Maitland.
Solos were rendered by F. Anthony and Rev. F. G. Purnell during the service, at the close of which the delegates joined halnds and sang "Blest Be The Tie," bringing to a conclusion the very successful meeting of the Union.
John H. Sulston, Assistant Secretary.
The Union Committee met on Friday, July 4th, when Rev. Matthew Kelly led in prayer. The minutes of the previous year were read, and the following recommendations were made:
(I.) This Union desires to acquaint the J^ublishing Committee with the fact that last year they requested the Editor of the new Year Book to supply the Secretary of this Union with a proof of the minutes to be printe<l in the new Year Book, and that the Editor having entirely ignored such request they do strongly protest against such treatment.
(II.) That the action of the Executive in giving consent to the proposal to sell the Parsonage at Kingsport in order to secure a better house be con- firmed.
(III.) That the Union sit as an Ecclesiastical Council to hear Mr. Camp- bell Tavener 's statement of faith on Satiirday morning.
(ly.) That a delegation consisting of the Revs. Matthew Kelly, E. J. Thompson, Geo. W. Ball, and F. G. Purnell be sent to Liverpool to confer with the people of Liverpool and Milton and to examine the Gorham will and trust deed.
(V.) That this Union urge the churches on the South Maitland field to meet the financial challenge of the Missionary Society.
(VI.) That the invitation from Hemford to meet in that church in 1920 be accepted.
(VII.) That the letter from the Rev. G. W. Ball having been considered no action be taken.
(VIII.) That the Executive act as a coinmittee between sessions for the purpose of arranging work in connection with the federation of churches.
(IX.) That the Rev. Campbell Tavener be appointed superintendent of young people 's work in the Maritime Provinces.
(X.) In view of the Forward Movement to be undertaken by the Congre- gational Union of Canada this fall under the leadership of Dr. Day, and in view of the greatly increased cost of living, the Congregational Union of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, assembled at Noel, N.S., urges the necessity of our churches considering a revision of ministerial salaries. Many of our churches have in these and other provinces already given consideration to this matter, some of them being guided by the suggestion of $1,200.00 and a par- sonage as a minimum amount on which a family can live, but where the above standard is impracticable the Union earnestly suggests that each local church give immediate attention to this matter and see what it can do to meet the present situation by providing some increase in salary.
(XL) That a message of appreciation be sent to Deacon Phillips of N.E. Margaree for his gift of .$450.00 towards our missionary work in Africa.
(XII.) All the above recommendations were confirmed.
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(a) On behalf of the Business Committee Rev. F. G. Purnell moved that the entire expenses of the Secretary in connection with the Union work be fully covered. Carried.
(b) That the Chairman appointed as representative on the C.C.M.S. if unable to attend the C.C.M.8. meetings be empowered to appoint one of the officers as substitute. Carried.
The Finance Committee reported that expenses of delegates had been paid less 25 per cent., the expenses being $131. .50 and the collections $102. Deficit, $29.50.
(XIII.) The following recommendations presented by the Eesolution Com- mittee were carried:
(a) Resolved: That the Congregational Union of N.S. and N.B. place on record its deep appreciation of the visit of the Rev. W. Carey Walters of Jersey, of his inspiring messages, requesting Mr. Walters to convey to the Con- gregational Union of England and Wales, to the Colonial Missionary Society, the Hampshire Congregational Union, and the Congregational churches in Jersey, its thanks for the fraternal greetings received through him, which ar& most cordially reciprocated by the members of this Union. *
(b) That this Union express their best thanks to Dv. Day, Revs. Matthe^ Kelly, and John T. Tucker for their, presence with us, and their powerful and inspiring messages. ^
^(c) That the Chairman be given the sincere thanks of this Union for hii timely paper on ' ' The Layman 's Place in Evangelism, ' ' requesting his per- mission that it may be given for publication in the Canadian Congregationalis't.
(d) That the deepest sympathy of this Union be extended to all who have been bereaved of loved ones in the churches.
(e) That the sincere thanks of the visiting part of this Union be given to the churches of Noel, Lower Selmah, and South Maitland for the royal way they have entertained us.
(f) That this Union strongly recommend that the Congregational churches of N.S. and N.B. do their best in taking up the Forward Movement so well set forth by Dr. Day.
(g) As the Secretary of the Union is anticipating a visit to England in the near future with Mrs. and Miss Thompson, we heartily wish them a goofl voyage, a pleasant stay, and a safe return, asking him also to convey to any Congregational churches he may visit in the homeland greetings from this Union.
'-'0 OONGREGATIOXAL V£AE BOOK.
CANADA CONGREGATIONAL WOMAN'S BOARD OF MISSIONS
Honorary President — Mrs. Thos. Moodie, 66 Hutchison Street, Montreal.
President — Mrs, Thos. Hill, 43 Tecumseh Avenue, London.
Vice-President — Mrs. C. R. Crowe, 284 Woolwich Street, Guelph.
Vice-Presidents {ex-oficlo) — The Presidents of the Branches.
Corresi)onding Secretary — Miss L. M. Silcox, 4 Sussex Avenue, Toronto.
L'ecording Secretary — Mrs. John W. Wickson, 5 Summerhill Gardens, To- ?<?uto.
Treasurer — Miss L. M. Miatt, 63 Forest Hill Road, Toronto.
Considting Treasurer — Miss Emily Thompson.
Assistant Treasurer — -Miss Isobel Thomas.
Superintendents and Conveners, 1919-20 — Home Missions: Mrs. W. H. Ab- !>i>tt, Leunoxville, Quebec; Foreign Mission Supplies: Miss Edith Clark, To- f-onto; Acting Superintendent: Miss E. E. Snarr, 60 St. Mary St., Toronto; Literature: Mrs. Anderson, 44 Langlej Avenue, Toronto; Missionary Reading: Mrs. Peter Munroe, Maxville. Ont. ; Associate Members : Miss Helen M. Wright, L33 Mansfield Avenue, Montreal ; Systematic Giving : Mrs. A. J. Heath. 381 West Hill Avenue, Montreal; Mission Bands and Circles: Mrs. (Dr.) Mc- Eweii, Maxville, Out.; Labrador Supplies: Miss Mary E. Allen, 13 Cumberland i-^treet, Toronto; Librarian: Mrs. Thos. Moodie; Editor of Leaflet: Mrs. M. M. lavage, 61 GuUbault Street, Montreal; Publication Committee: Mrs. E. A. Oble (Convener), 312 Wellesley Street, Toronto.
CONDENSED MINUTES OF THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE C.C.W.B.M.
The thirty-third annual meeting of the Canada Congregational Woman "s Board of Missions, convened in Bond Street Congregational Church. Toronto, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 27th, 28th and 29tb, 1919. There VTrerc eighty visiting delegates registered.
The Executive met on Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 5 o 'clock.
The first session of the conference was held on Tuesday evening, and took the form of a " Quiz ' ' on auxiliary work. Mrs. John Leslie, President of the Quebec Branch, very ably took charge of the meeting. Miss Florence McNair rendered a beautiful solo during the evening.
Wednesday morning Mrs. Moodie led in the opening devotional exercises. On the recommendation of the Executive, Mrs. A. Robertson and Mrs. Weegai were appointed Minute Secretaries, and the various committees for the conven- tion were chosen.
The reports of the superintendents of the Several departments \vere very encouraging.
Genuine regret was manifested over the resignation of the President, Mrs. Moodie, and the Treasurer, Miss Thompson, also the resignation of the Super- intendent of Home Mission Supplies, Miss Edith McCallum. A lettergram was sent to the absent Treasurer, Miss Emily Thompson, assuring her of the love and gratitude of the Board.
Sirs. Henrj' Wickson of Toronto gave a very hearty welcome to the dele- gates, and Mrs. Moodie responded, urging us to go forward and achieve greater things than ever for our Master.
A hearty welcome was given to our two returned missionaries. Miss Mel- ville and Miss Emily MacCallum of Turkey,
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Mi&s Sileox gave an excellent report, and it was an inspiration to all who heard it.
Miss Miatt gave the financial statement. This, too, called for great thank- fulness.
The noon Quiet Hours were conducted by Mrs. Thomas Hill of London, and Miss F. B. Eawlings of Forest, the devotional exercises being led by Mrs. Moodie, of Montreal; Mrs. W. T. Gunn, Toronto; Mrs. C. R. Crowe, Guelph; Mrs. Boehmer of Kitchener; Mrs. Eitehie of Brantford, and Rev. Dr. Milarr of Toronto.
The Wednesday evening service was presided over by Rev. Dr. Milarr, of Bond Street. Rev. Ira W. Pierce, of Harpoot College, Turkey, addressed the meeting, speaking on the power of prayer.
Mrs. Houston, of Calvary Church, Montreal, extended a very hearty in- vitation to the Board to meet there in 1920, which was unanimously accepted.
The regular pledged work of the Board was reassumed. The action of the executive in sending out Mrs. Currie was sanctioned by the Board with joy. Another house for our missionaries is to be provided in Chisamba, and this is to be called the "Annie P. Moodie Cottage," after Miss Moodie, whose legacy of $500, left to the Board, provided for this building. It was decided to act in co-ordination with the Boston Board and increase the salaries "of our missionaries to $600 each. Another dormitory having been asked for, for our Girls' Boarding School at Chisamba, it was decided to make this an extra for 1919-20, and ask for $500 at least for this purpose. This dormitory will be called ' ' Moodie Hall, ' ' after our retiring President.
A dining hall, etc., has also been asked for, for the G.B.S., which is over- crowded at present. This wing has also been provided for by Mrs. W. P. Car- ter of Montreal, who will erect it as a memorial to her daughter, and the building will be known as "The Agnes Carter Lee Memorial."
Miss Eawlings and Mrs. J. C. Bale were appointed to represent the C.C.W.B.M. at the C.C.M.S. and C.C.F.M.S. meeting in Hamilton.
( There are no less than twelve volunteers for foreign service among the young ladies of our churches. Is not this a challenge to us?
Greetings were sent to our missionaries in Africa and Turkey, and also to our Maritime Branch, soon to convene.
Mrs. W. H. Black, of Montreal, was appointed convener of the P-nsiness Committee for 1920, and Mrs. Hugh Pedley, Montreal, convener of Resolutions.
Thursday afternoon Miss Bessie McMurchy, secretary of the W.M.S. of the Presbyterian Church, gave a capital address. Miss McMurchy told of the various ways in which the Woman 's Boards in Canada could work together for the good of both Home and Foreign Missions, emphasizing the power of unity based on prayer. Dr. Gunn followed with a talk on the Forward Movement. Miss Eawlings spoke on the prayer card.
Miss MacCallum, Principal of the American Collegiate for Girls at Smyrna, Turkey, was the speaker at the last evening meeting. Miss MacCallum gave a most thrilling .account of her experiences during the war.
A vote of thanks to the hosts and hostesses was proposed by Mrs. Leslie and seconded by Mrs. Crowe.
Hymn and prayer brought a very happy session to a close. The Board adjourned to meet in Calvary Church, Montreal, in 1920.
EVA WiCKSON,
Recording Secretary.
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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF C.C.W.B.M.
For Year Ending May 17th, 1919
RECEIPTS
GuELPH Branch
Bloomiugdale C. E : $ 5 00
Fergus Ladies ' Aid 2 00
Garafraxa Auxiliary 15 30
Guelph Auxiliary '. $223 00
Guelph Mission Band 25 00 248 00
Kitchener Auxiliary 64 00
Freeport Auxiliary 18 60
Speedside Auxiliary 37 00
Speedside Mission Band 24 20 61 20
London Branch
Embro Auxiliary . '. $179 10
Embro Sunday School 33 GO 212 10
Forest Auxiliary 92 67
Forest Boys ' Club 30 00
Forest Bible Class 5 00
Forest Mission Band 10 00
Forest Sunday School 3 00 140 67
Frome Auxiliary 35 00
London, First, Auxiliary 158 50
London, Southern, Auxiliary $73 00
London, Southern, Christian Endeavor 2 25
London, Southern, Mission Band 43 50
London, Southern, Young Ladies' Circle .... 5 00 123 75
Stratford Auxiliary 10 00
London C. H. J 15 00
Watford Auxiliary 55 50
Wingham Auxiliary 23 75
Ottawa Branch
Hopetown Auxiliary
Kingston, Bethel, Auxiliary
Kingston, Calvary, Auxiliary
Kingston, First, Auxiliary
Lanark Auxiliary $15 30
Lanark Mission Band 25 00
Maxville Auxiliary " 169 00
Maxville Girls ' Mission Circle 5 00
Maxville Willing Workers ' Mission Band ... 19 00
Maxville King 's Own Mission Band 5 00
Maxville Christian Endeavor 5 00
MiddleviUe Auxiliary
Ottawa, First, Auxiliary
Ottawa, Welcome Zion, Auxiliary
Ottawa Branch, Miscellaneous
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50 |
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50 |
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15 |
50 |
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107 |
20 |
40 30
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18 |
30 |
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111 |
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11 |
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160 |
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$414 10
$774 27
$707 30
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Paris Branch
Brantioid Auxiliary $233 00
Brantfoid Mission Band 5 00 238 00
Burford Ladies ' Aid 5 40
Burford Live Wire S. S. Class 5 00
Bethel Auxiliary Elcho Auxiliary .
Hamilton, First, Auxiliary 261 00
Hamilton, First, Mission Band 5 00
Sherkston Auxiliary 4 00
Sherkston Young People 's Society 10 00
New Durham Auxiliary
Paris Auxiliary
Scotland Auxiliary ^ 95 00
Scotland Mission Band 20 00
Paris Branch Miscellaneous
$803 70
, Quebec Braxch
Ayers Cliff Auxiliary $21 78
Ayers Cliff Y.P.S.C:E 35 00
Ayers Cliff Sunday School 2 50 59 28
Boynton Auxiliary 30 00
Brigham Auxiliary 10 50
Cowansville Auxiliary 61 60
Cowansville Sunday School 38 40 1 00 00
Danville Auxiliary 52 25
Danville Y.L.M.B 30 00
Danville Mission Bands 4 75
Danville Junior Mission Band 2 00
Danville Intermediate Mission Band 1 00
Danville Asbestos Mission Band 1 75
Danville B.C. of L.W 26 25 118 00
Fitch Bay Auxiliary v^ 45 20
Granby Auxiliary 19 1 75
Granby Y.G.M.C 5 00 196 75
Melbourne Auxiliary 30 00
Melbourne Mission Band 15 00 45 00
St. Andrew 's East Auxiliary 49 00
St. Anne de Bellevue Union Auxiliary 8 00
Sherbrooke Auxiliary ] 80 70
Ulverton Auxiliary 10 00
Amherst Park Auxiliary 40 20
Calvary Auxiliary 306 80
Calvary Mission Band 5 00 311 80
Crystal Springs Auxiliary 10 00
Emmanuel Auxiliary . . ; ;1,096 20
Emmanuel Opportunity Mission Circle 90 00 1,186 20
Point St. Charles Auxiliary 70 50
Zion Auxiliary 74 28
Quebec Branch. Miscellaneous 16 00
$2,501 41
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Toronto Branch
Bond St. Auxiliary $123 00
Broadview Auxiliary • ■ . . 82 25
Cobourg Auxiliary 106 00
Cobourg Busy Bees Mission Band 5 00 111 00
Coldsprings Auxiliary 22 40
Dalston Auxiliary 16 40
Edgar Auxiliary 16 00
Northern Auxiliary 773 65
Olivet Auxiliary . 1,120 80
Olivet Primary Class 4 58
Olivet, Mrs. Tod's Boys ' Class 5 00
Olivet Christian Endeavor 35 00 1,165 38
Pine Grove Auxiliary 19 00
Eugby Auxiliary 172 25
Stouffville Association Members 5 00
Western Auxiliary 157 00
Western Y. L. Dondi Mission Circle 60 00
Western Maple Leaf Mission Band 5 00 222 00
Toronto Branch, Miscellaneous —
North West Gifts 38 85
Two Old Zion Members 50 00 88 85
$2,817 18
Ontario, Miscellaneous 69 00
$2,886 18
Maritime Branch
Beach Meadows
Brooklyn
Keswick Kidge
Kingsport
Liverpool ••....
Milton
Pleasant River
St. John Auxiliary
St. John Sunday School 16 00
Sheffield "
Yarmouth 80 00
Yarmouth Baby Baud 5 00
Lower Selma
The West
Brandon -.•• $40 00
Winnipeg Central Auxiliary 176 00
Winnipeg Central Primary Class 5 00
Winnipeg Crescent Auxiliary
Cypress River Auxiliary
Calgary Auxiliary
Vancouver First Auxiliary
Victoria Ladies ' Aid
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30 |
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11 |
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35 |
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$491 34
$441 15
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United States Support of Girl, Savage Dearborn School, per Miss M.
E. Norris, Holidaysburg $12 00 12 OU
General Miscellaneous
War Loan Dividends $81 00
Life Membership, Miss Elizabeth Read 25 00
Board Meetings, Miss Bead 's Outfit 68 35
Deputation Work 12 17
Bank Interest 76 25
$262 77
The Annual Affiliation Fee for Mission Bands is .$5.00, for Auxiliaries $10.00; Life Member's Fee, $25.00. Annual Membership Fee for one residing where there is no Auxiliary, $1.00.
New Life Members for 1918-19. — Board, Miss E. Eead; Winnipeg Crescent, Mrs. Eannard; Hamilton First, Mrs. J. Greenaway; Eugby, Mrs. D. M. Harvie; St. Andrews East, Mrs. Margaret S. Lamb; Forest, Mrs. (Eev.) J. Murray; Western, Mrs. A. M. Bennett, in memory of her daughter; Cobourg, Mrs. John T. Field; Olivet, Mrs. M. H. Haight, in memory of her husband; Emmanuel, Mrs. George E. Williams; Watford, Mrs. Wm. Marwick; from her daugh- ter; Brantford, Mrs. F. K. Sanders; Forest, Annie Livingston; Northern, Miss? Edith Hipkin; Opportunity M.C., Mrs. C. A. Bennett; Hamilton First, Mr?. Edith Bishop; Brantford, Miss Mary Clyne; Olivet, Mrs. J. M. Gardner; Brantford, Mrs. Morgan Harris; Keswick Ridge, Mrs. Wm. Coburn, Sr. ; Guelph, Mrs. (Rev.) D. Spence; Cowansville, Mrs. James Johnson; Fitch Bay, Mrs. Wm. Dollaff.
Annual Members: — Windsor, Miss Pearl Luekham, Mrs. Maxwell; Wel- landport, Mrs. Newbery.
In Memoriam: — -Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Donald McDougall; Cowansville, Mrs. Draper; MaxviUe, St. Elmo, Mrs. J. F. McEwen; Olivet, Dr. M. H. Haight; Brantford, Mrs. Chas. Whitney, Mrs. Horace Forster; Olivet, Mrs. Chas. Smith; London, First, Mrs. J. B. Silcox, Miss Bessie Palmer.
DISBURSEMENTS Expense Account —
Printing : . $161 55
Bank charges and postage 165 24
Annual meeting 56 25
Honorarium to Secretary 100 00
' ' The Congregationalist ' ' to Missionaries 1 50
Safety Box 3 00
$487 54
Pledged Work — Foreign —
Salary of Miss M. W. Melville $418 78
Salary of Miss Bell 575 00
House Fund 25 00
Annuity Premiums • • . . 190 92
Girls ' Compound (upkeep) 50 00
Girls' Boarding School (upkeep) 150 00
Miss H. J. Melville 's Travelling Expenses : 675 85
Miss E. Read's Travelling Expenses 610 17
Miss E. Read 's Outfit 250 00
Miss H. J. Melville's allowance 353 24
Miss H. J. Melville, extra grant \ 70 00
Ceylon —
Bible Instruction in Government Schools 100 00
$3,468 m
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COXGREGATIOXAL YEAR BOOK.
Pledged Work — Home —
The East and West $1,000 00
Foreign Work in the West 300 00
From Maritime Branch . . .^ 128 00
$1,428 44
SPECIAL DONATIONS
FOREIGN
W. C. Africa —
Native Teachers and Preachers
Out-Station Teachers from Mission Bands ....
Education of Boys and Girls
Mrs. Currie 's Travelling Expenses, o|a
Enlargement of Misses Melville 's House
Miss Bell (personal)
Deputation Work
Boy in care of Mr. Steed
To C. €. F. M. S.—
The Currie Institute
Allen and David Gunn Memorial School
Boys at Chisamba
Armenian Relief
Serbian Eelief
China —
Native helper for Mrs. Falls
Mrs. Falls (personal)
Native Teacher, South China
India — -
Support of four orphans
Native Preacher
Leper Mission
Sudhiana M. H. and M. S
Zululand
South America, Evangelical Union
Home — ■
Christmas Gifts to N. W. . •.
Freight for Rev. G. A. Sanden
Labrador, Harrington
W. C. T. IT., Willard Home. Toronto
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00 |
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23 |
95 |
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442 |
20 |
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152 |
50 |
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500 |
00 |
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10 |
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148 |
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204 |
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60 |
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34 |
35 |
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87 |
58 |
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35 |
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100 |
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61 |
25 |
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55 |
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39 |
90 |
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85 |
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107 |
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$1,511 Go
298 35
102 5S
100 00
246
49 90
161
$7,854 92 $7,854 9i
SUMMARY
Balance from 1918 $ 1,745 15
Contributions from all sources 9,377 22
$11,122 37
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Disbursements
As per itemized list $7,854 92
Balance on hand made up as follows: —
Main wing of Hospital $ 621 14
New Senior School Equipment 205 00
MacCallum Memorial Fund 122 99
Mrs. Currie 's Fund 1,060 00
Transferred to Furlough Fund from G. F ^ 290 00
Foreign Supplies 37 90
Freight • • 52 57
Smyrna (J. E.), Dougall Scholarship 75 00
Miss Read 's Salary 30 00
Miss Bell 's bush car 10 00
General Fund . 852 85
3,2,67 45
$11,122 37 $11,122 37
Balance on hand as above $3,267 45
Assets —
14 shares 2nd Dominion War Loan $1,400 00
2 shares Victory Bonds 200 00
$1,600 00
EMn.Y THOMPSON, Treasurer. •
LAURA M. MIATT, Acting Treasurer. Audited and found correct, W. B. UNSWORTH. May 19th, 1919.
98 I'OXOREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
PIK)V1DENT FUND SOCIETY
OFFICERS OF THE BOAED, 1918-19
llunoiary Life F reside ii I — Cliarles R. Black.
C7(«ir7?ia/i— Cliai'les Giird.
y ice-Chairman — Arthur Birks.
Secretary — W. H. Black, Bell Telephone Co., Montreal.
Treasurer — Thomas Moodie, 30 St. John St., Montreal,
Board of Directors — Messrs. Charles Gnrd, W. A. Wood, T. B. Maeaulay, W.i W. O'Hara, A. McA. Murphy, W. H. Black, Arthur Birks, Thomas Moodie, Henry O'Hara, Toronto; B. W. Robertson, Kingston.
W. & O. Branch, 20 Bemeficiaries Revs. W. T. Gunn, M.A., D.D., A. Margrett, W. H. Warriner, M.A., D.D., G. Ellery Read, R. G. Watt, B.D., M.' Kelly, J. T. Daley, B.A., D.D., Hugh Pedley, B.A., D.I)., J. G. Hindley, M.A., B.D., H. ,1. Kilbourn, Edmn Hobbs, B.D., J. K. Unsworth, B.A., A. F. Pollock, B.D., T. A. Munroe, B.A., H. I. Horsey, J. W. Ncwbery, AValter Cannon, E. Albert Cook, Ph.D., J. L. Alexander, B.D.yW. E. Gilroy, B.A., B.D.
R. M. Branch, 13 Beneficiaries Revs. W. H. Warriner, M.A., D.D., A. Margrett, J. T. Daley, B.A., Hugh Pedley, B.A., D.D., C. C. Claris, G. Ellery Read, H. J. Kilbourn, J. K. Uns- worth, B.A., J. W. Xewbery, Walter Cannon, .1. Lambert Alexander, M. Kelly. W. K. Gilroy.
R. M. Branih, -j Anxlitaxts
Mrs. .lane Peacock, Mrs. M. E. Sanderson, Mrs. M. McKillicau, :Mrs. Han- nah Sykes, Mrs. M. B. Bolton.
BY-LAWS OF THE CONGREGATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND SOCIETY.
General By-laws
I. — membership.
1. As Beneficiary Members. — Ministers duly received by the Society through either of the branches hereinafter mentioned, and retaining their mem- bership in connection ^ith either fund in accordance with its by-laws.
2. As Life Members. — Any person not being Beneficiary Members, who shall ha^•e paid to the fund Twenty Dollars at one time.
3. As Annual Members. — Churches collecting for the fund, to be repre- sented at the annual meeting, or at any special meeting held in the year following the payment of their collection, by one delegate, who shall not be a Beneficiary Member.
II. ADMISSION OF BENEFICIARY' MEMBERS.
1. Any Congregational Minister in Canada who is in good -standing in the denomination and the Pastor of a Congregational Church or a Missionary of the Canada Cougregational Foreign Missionary Society, or a Professor in the Congregational College of Canada, may be admitted as a Beneficiary Mem- ber of either branch of the fund by a majority of four-fifths of the Directors present, at any meeting of the Board.
PliOVILENT FL'XD SOCIF/I'V U9
2. Before confirming the admission of any applicants, the Board of Directors may, if they think it necessary, make enquiries concerning their general health; and if the result of their enquiries proves unsatisfactory, the Directors may either decline to confirm the reception, or require such addi- tional remuneration as, in their opinion, would be sufficient to cover the extra risk.
III. TERMINATION OF BENEFICIARY MEMBEK.SIIIP.
1. Any Beneficiary Member, not an annuitant, ceasing to reside in Canada, shall thereby lose beneficiary claim on cither fund, but the amount of his annual subscription to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund shall be placed to the credit of his family, under the condition of Article Xo. XII., then to accumulate with interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum un- til his death, when it shall be paid to such person or persons as may be lawfully entitled to receive it. Beneficiary members of the Eetiring Minis- ters' Branch, ceasing to reside in Canada, shall cease to have beneficiary claim, but may, in special cases, receive relief from the fund to the amount of their subscriptions to the fund.
2. Any Beneficiary Member leaving the Ministry or the denomination shall thereby forfeit all claim upon the fund, unless he has been a member for ten years; but after having paid ten years' annual subscriptions he shall have the privilege of withdrawing from the Society, and receiving as surrender value of his claim on its fund, an amount based upon the reasons of his withdrawal, as follows: If he leaves the country, but not the minis- try of the denomination, he shall be paid three-fourths of the total amount of his annual subscriptions; if he enters the ministry of another denomi- nation, he shall receive one-half of the total subscriptions paid; if he leaves the ministry, he shall be entitled to two-fifths of the total subscriptions paid. But no member shall be entitled to receive anything from the Society if he was not in good standing in the Congregational Union of Canada at the time of his withdrawal from the denomination or ministry.
3. Any Beneficiary Member who may have been connected with the Society, as such, for a period of not less than five years, and who has paid all his annual premiums may, if he so desires, withdraw his membership from the Society, and claim a refund of two-fifths of the amount of the premiums paid in by him, if wife is still living.
IV. — EE-ADMISSION OP BENEFICIARY MEMBERS.
1. Any member returning to Canada (if permitted to resume his con- nection with the Widows' and Orphans' Branch) sjhall pay all arrears anci an additional rate of 20 cents per annum for each year of his absence, and the amount accumulated to the credit of his family shall relapse to the fund.-
2. Any member resuming his connection with the Eetiring Ministers' Branch shall do so on conditions to be arranged by the Directors.
V. — MEETINGS.
1. An annual meeting of the Society shall be held at the same time and place as that of the Congregational Union of Canada, at which a report from the Directors and the Treasurer 's accounts shall be presented, Directors elected for the ensuing year and any other general business of the Society transacte 1.
2. Special meetings of the Society may be held at its pleasure, express-ed at any meeting thereof, or at the call of the Directors.
3. Beneficiary Members, in connection with either branch of the Fund, shall be entitled to attend and vote at all meetings of the Society.
4. In case of a division, a majority of two-thirds shall be necessary to constitute a vote.
100 CONGREGATIONAL YKAR BOOK.
VI. — MANAGEMENT.
1. The funds of the Society shall be held and managed by a Board of ten Directors (five to form a quorum), eight residing in or near the City of Montreal, to be elected annually by the Society.
2. The Directors, when elected, shall, from their own numbers, choose a Chairman, Deputy-Chairman, Treasurer, and Secretary, and may make such standing rules for their own guidance (not being inconsistent with the Act of Incorporation and its amendments or by-laws), as they may deem needful, subject to the approval of the Society at the next annual meeting.
3. They shall also have power to fill vacancies in their own number, shall be eligible for re-election, and shall hold office until their successors are ap- pointed and assume their duties.
VII. — INCOME AND INVESTMENTS.
1. The funds of the Society shall be derived from Annual Church Col- lections, Subscriptions, Donations and Legacies, the rates paid by Beneficiary Members, and the proceeds of investments.
2. The amount received for Church Collections, or otherwise contributed for the general purposes of the Society, shall be divided between the Branches at the discretion of the Board; but money contributed from any source, and especially designated for either Branch, shall be so applied.
3. The Funds shall be invested only in undoubted securities to be held on the Society 's behalf by the Chairman or Deputy-Chairman and the Treasurer, in the name of the Incorporated Society.
4. Any investments or transfers from one investment to another shall be made only by vote of the Board.
5. The Treasurer shall give such security to the Board for the funds iS his possession as they may from time to time require.
VIII. DISPUTED CASES.
In the case of any dispute arising between Beneficiary Members or An- nuitants and the Directors of the Society, each party shall choose an arbitrator, and these, if necessary, an umpire, whose decisions shall be final.
IX. REVISAL OF RATES AND ANNUITIES.
The amount of the rates of premium and annuities shall be reconsidered at each fifth annual meeting, reckoning from that held in 1863, and should any re-adjustment be needed such re-adjustment shall not be deemed to be a violation of good faith by Any parties whatsoever.
X. ALTERATION OP BY-LAW^S.
The By-laws of the Society may be enacted, amended or repealed at any annual meeting, provided that notice to such effect has been given at the previous annual meeting. But this shall not apply to the case provided for in By-law IX. /
Widows' and Orphans' Branch.
xi. beneficiary subscriptions.
The following shall be the scale of rates, payable annually, by Beneficiary Members of the Widows' and Orphans' Branch: —
1. By those received under thirty years of age, and by Alumni of the Congregational College of Canada, subscribing within twelve months from the date of their ordination, Ten Dollars.
2. By those received over thirty and under forty years of age. Twelve Dollars.
PROVIDENT FVND SOCIETY 101
3. By those received over forty and under fifty years of age, Fourteen Dollars,
4. By those received over fifty and under sixty years of age, Sixteen Dollars.
5. By those received over sixty years of age, such a special rate as may be agreed to by the Society.
6. All subscriptions to be payable semi-annually on the 1st of January and July, and if not paid within three months, to be subject to a fine of $1. If not paid within twelve months, due notice having been given by the trustees, the minister so in arrears shall be held to have withdrawn from connection with the fund.
7. Any Beneficiary Member, w)io shall have paid thirty annual premiums, according to the above assessment, shall be exempt from further subscriptions, and shall maintain his status as a Beneficiary as before.
XII. — ANNUITIES.
There shall be paid from the funds of the Society to the families of the Beneficiary Members the following annuities: —
1. To their Widows for life, or until re-marriage. Two Hundred Dollars per annum.
2. To their Widows for each Son under the age of sixteen years, Thirty- five Dollars, but Seventy Dollars for the youngest child.
3. To Guardians on behalf of Orphans, Seventy Dollars for the youngest and Forty-five Dollars for each other child, and two-thirds of what would have been payable to the Mother had she not deceased, until they attain the ages mentioned in the preceding section, provided, nevertheless, that the Directors shall have power to delay such payments to Guardians until they are satisfied that they will be properly applied.
4. It shall be competent for the Society, on recommendation of the Directors, to continue an annuity to an Orphan by special annual grant beyond the period named in Article 2, should there be special reasons for so doing.
Eetiring Ministers' Branch.
xiii. — beneficiary subscriptions.
The following shall be the scale of rates, payable annually, by Beneficiary Members of the Eetiring Ministers' Branch: —
1. By those received under thirty years of age, and by Alumni of the Congregational College of Canada, subscribing within 12 months from the date of their ordination. Four Dollars per annum.
2. Those received over 30 and under 35 years of age, Five Dollars per annum.
3. Those received over 35 and under 40 years of age. Six Dollars per annum.
4. Those received over 40 and under 45 years of age. Seven Dollars per annum.
5. Those received over 45 and under 50 years of age. Eight Dollars per annum.
6. Ministers over 50 years of age shall be received only on such terms as the Directors may agree to.
7. Ministers who may pay at once, or for whom may be paid by their Churches or by others, a sum equal to the amount of fifteen years' purchase,
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according to the age rate indicated above, may become Beneficiary Life Members.
XIV. — ANNUITIES.
»
1. Beneficiary Members of this Branch having attained the age of 65 years and having been compelled to resign the active duties of the ministry, shall be entitled to an annuity of $200 for life, payable quarterly, from the Retiring Ministers ' Fund ; but should there be any good or sufficient reason why it should not be paid — of which reason the Society shall be the sole and sufficient judge — it shall not be paid, anything in these by-laws to the con- trary notwithstanding.
2. It shall bo competent for the Society, on recommendation of the Directors, to increase the annuity of any Beneficiary Member by a special or annual grant, not exceeding the sum of $100 per annum additional, and said grant may be made for life, by regular vote, after 12 months' notice given at any annual meeting of the Society.
3. Should the income of either the Retiring Ministers' or Charitable Fund not be sufficient for the payment of annuities for which it is liable, it shall be right and proper for the Society to make such reduction, 'pro rata, on all annuities as will cover the deficiency, anything in these by-laws to the contrarj- notwithstanding. — See By-law XVI., Clause 2.
XV. — CHARITABLE FUND.
1. The proportion of Charitable Subscriptions, Donations, Legacies, and Church Collections available shall be placed to the credit of an account to be called the Charitable Fund, until the sum of One Thousand Dollars is secured, the interest of which only shall be available for grants or annuities.
2. After $1,000 is secured, one-half of said Subscriptions, Collections, etc., shall be reserved to constitute an Endowment Fund, until the sum of $5,000 has been secured. •
3. The other half with the proportion of interest due to this account, shall be available for grants or annuities; but should the income in any year exceed the disbursements of that year, the surplus, after allowing a small balance for contingencies, shall be added to the Endowment.
XVI. CHARITABLE ANNUITIES.
1. The Society may, from the Charitable Fund, make special or annual grants to any aged or infirm Congregational Minister laboring in Canada, though not a Beneficiary Member.
2. Should the Retiring Ministers ' Fund not be sufficient for the claims of annuitants, it shall be proper to supplement that Fund from the Charitable Fund.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND SOCIETY
The Annual Meeting of the Congregational Provident Fund Society was held in the First Congregational Church, Hamilton, on Thursday, June 5th, 1919, at 4.30 p.m.
The President, Mr. Charles Gurd, occupied the chair.
Rev. A. Margrett led in prayer.
The minutes of last meeting were taken as read and adopted.
The reports of the Secretary and Treasurer were read by Mr. Thos. Moodie, and, on motion of Mr. Moodie and Rev. A. Margrett, were received and adopted.
PROVIDENT FUND SOCIETY 103
Kcv. Dr. Hi]], seconded by Eev. T. W. Davidson, movod tliat lv<'\ . M. Kelly and Mr. Lome Johnstone of First Church, Hamilton, be a Coniniittee to promote the interests of the Society among the Ministers, with a ^ iew of securing additions to membership.
Rev. Dr. Hill, on behalf of the C.C.F.M.S., thanked the Society for having made the change in Constitution Avhereby Missionaries are admitted to mem- bership.
The United Brethren representatives were asked to give the Directors a statement of the method by which the $551.00, paid over by them to the So- ciety, is to be administered.
Application for membership to both branches of the Society was made bv Rev. H. D. Whitmore, Rev. Frank Sanders, and by the C.C.F.M.S. on behalf of the E«v. J. T. Tucker, B.D., Rev. J. A. Steed, M.A., B.D,; Dr. Reuben S. Hall, and Mr. L. Gordon Catell. These applications were referred to the Board of Directors.
The following were elected Directors for the ensuing year: Mr. Charleys Gurd, Mr. W. A. Wood, Mr. T. B. Macaulay, Mr. W. W. O 'Hara, Mr. A. McA. Murphy, Mr. W. H. Black, Mr. Arthur Birks, Mr. Thomas Moodie. Mr. W. E. Booth. Mr. S. H. Alexander.
Mr. John Anderson was elected Auditor.
Mr. Thomas Moodie was re-elected on Conditional Gifts Committ^'e.
R^v. H. D. Whitmore, seconded by Eev. J. W. Newbery, moved that the thanJia of the Society be extended to the retiring Board for services rendered.
The meeting adjourned.
•James T. Daley,
Minute Secretary.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONGREGATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND
SOCIETY
Your Directors would respectfully refer to the Annual Rejiort of the Treasurer, which fully reveals the financial transactions during the past year, and the present condition of the Society.
Through the generous thoughtfulness of Miss Annie P. Moodie, the Re- tiring Ministers' Branch and the Widows' and Orphans' Branch have benefitted to the extent of $1,000 under the terms of her will.
This is the second legacy we have received in recent years, and we would again remind our friends of the claims of this Society, and urge that when they are disposing of their estates they should bear in mind the very worthy and pressing work this Society undertakes, and look beyond the Society itself to the retired Ministers and their widows and orphans whom we aim to assist. No service of equal merit, reqnii'ing anything like equal talent and preparation, is performed for the public for so slight a financial reward as that of the de- voted men who fill our pulpits and minister to our spiritual needs. The claims of labour upon industry are fully recognized by the law in the case of acci- dents occurring in the course of employment, and are being more and more recognized in the direction of sick benefits and pensions. The principle that the industry must care for the worker is due for general recognition, and surely the Christian Church should lead the way and provide generously for the declining years of the men whose active lives have been devoted to its progress and upbuilding at so slight a financial reward.
While our Fund is growing, and the amount of the pension has grown at a creditable ratio (25 per cent, for the last five years, and 3.3 1-3 per cent, for the previous five-year period), the amount of $2.50 per annum is grossly inade- quate as a pension, but can only be increased by increased contributions from
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our members. Too many of our churches neglect altogether the collection for the Provident Fund, and some of those who do subscribe might, we modestly think, do better. Very few reach the amount apportioned to them. May we commend this matter earnestly to the churches.
In common with the whole body of Congregationalism, we suffered a severe loss by the death on the 5th August last of Mr. Henry O 'Hara, a member of the Board for a great many years, and at the last Annual Meeting appointed an honorary life member. By reason of distance, Mr. O'Hara was unable to attend the meetings of the Directors, but we relied upon his warm interest, and the objects we had in view always commanded his hearty support.
Notice of motion was given at the last Annual Meeting as follows :
"That at next Annual Meeting the By-laws be amended as follows:
"By-law No. 1, Clause 1, after "Ministers" in line 1, add 'or mission- aries. '
"By-law No. 11, Clause 1, line 3, after 'Canada Congregational Foreign Missionary Society ' add ' or of The Canada Congregational Woman 's Board. '
' ' And that this matter be committed to the Board of Directors. ' '
The Board endorses this change.
This matter, with the election of the Board of Directors and an Auditor, will come before you for action.
Eespectfully submitted.
W. H. Black,
Secretary.
Montreal, 2nd June, 191j.
TREASUKER 'S REPORT
The Treasurer can again report a good year. There has been an increase of seven churches contributing, 34 against 27 last year. Still a small propor- tion of the whole number of churches, and an increase of $59.21 in contri- butions.
We have also to report a legacy of $1,000.00, duty paid, from the estate of the late Miss Annie Paterson Moodie (half to each Branch).
In the Widows ' and Orphans ' Branch the increase in assets amounts to $2,716.04. We have carried $2,000 to capital account, lea%dng $697.00 at credit of revenue account. We have also opened accounts for Revs. J. L. Alexander, J. G. Hindley, W. E. Gilroy, and H. J. Kilbourn, they having left the country and come under By-law III., Clause I.
Rev. H. Pedley, D.D., has withdrawn, and has been refunded $96, ac- cording to By-law III., Clause 3.
We have five annuitants and nineteen beneficiaries.
In the Retiring Ministers' Branch the increase in assets amounts to $3,387.33. We have carried $2,000.00 to capital account, leaving $911.78 at credit of revenue account.
Rev. T. A. Munroe has joined this branch, paying a sum equal to fifteen years' premium as per By-law XIII., Clause 7, the first to take advantage of this privilege.
We have no annuitants in this branch, but we have twenty-two beneficiaries.
The investments are all in good shape.
The financial statements duly audited are herewith presented.
Thos. Moodie,
Treasurer. Montreal, 2nd June, 1919.
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The following amounts were received too late for the report:
Toronto (Broadview) $14 75
Scotland • • 6 25
Hamilton 1st 73 50
St. John, N.B! 50 00
$95 00
WIDOWS' AND OKPHANS' BEANCH Treasurer's Statement for the Year Ending 31st May, 1919
RECEIPTS
Balance from last year $899 99
Interest and dividends $3,789 02
Less unpaid 150 00
— 3,639 02
Collections 50
Beneficiaries 200 00
Legacy, Miss Annie P. Moodie 500 00
$5,239 51
EXPENDITURE
Annuitants $1,250 00
Expenses • • • . . 154 98
Mortgage 3,500 00
Eefund, Eev. H. Pedley, D.D • 96 00
Eoyal Bank of Canada 150 00
Balance 88 53
$5,239 51
Mortgages $25,152 43
Danville, Urbana & C. E 'way 5 % Bonds 925 00
St. Louis and Springfield E'way 5% Bonds 3,400 00
Montreal Loan & Mtge. Co. Stock at 150 % 18,712 50
Eeal Estate Loan Co • • 600 00
Eoyal Bank of Canada , 1,434 00
Bank of Montreal 3,136 00
Montreal Tramways Stock • • • . 740 00
Montreal Tramways 5 % Debentures 414 00
Victory Bonds hy^% 2,973 24
Outstanding Interest 150 00
Cash in Bank , , . . • • 88 53
$57,725 70 Assets, 1918 • • 55,009 66
Increase ^ . . $2,716 04
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CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
CONTRIBUTIONS 31ST MAY, 1919
ONTARIO— WESTERN ASS.
Brantf ord $1.5 00
Forest Central 8 00
Garaf raxa 4 35
Giielph 10 00
Hamilton 1st 8 60
London 1st 3 25
►Speeds! de (2 years) 9 00
$58 20 14 75
United Brethren
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION
Edgar 2 00
Toronto, Northern 45 00
Toronto, Western (2 years) . 22 00
Toronto, Olivet '. 20 00
$89 00 EASTERN ASSOCIATION
Kingston 1st (2 years) $20 00
Kingston, Calvary
Lanark
Maxville
Ottasva 1st (2 years)
Ottawa, Welcome Ziou . . . Personal, B. W. Robertson.
$117 20
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5 |
95 |
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8 |
00 |
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38 |
25 |
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25 |
00 |
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10 |
00 |
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10 |
00 |
QUEBEC
Cowansville
Danville
Granby
Stanstead South
Waterville
Montreal, Zion
$6 00
12 00
1 00
10 00
11 25
35 00
Montreal, Emmanuel 177 80
Montreal, Calvary Ulverton
MARITIME
78 83 6 00
$337 88
Brooklyn $3 00
Cheboque
Liverpool
Yarmouth
St. John
Hemf ord
5 00 2 25 7 00 1 75 10 25
$29 25
NORTH WEST
Calgary $10 00
Vancouver 1st 10 00
Winnipeg Central 2 00
$22 00
WIDOWS ' AND ORPHANS ' BENEFICIARIES, 19
Revs. A. Margrett, G. Ellery Read, A. F. Pollock, J. W. Newbery, R. Wilson Carr, A. E. Teale, J. T. Daley, D.D., T. A. Munroe, A. J. Orr, G. W. Ball, A. E. Mann, W. T. Gunn, D.D., W. H. Warriner, D.D., M. Kelly, H. I. Horsey, G. H. Craik, T. DeC. Rayner, P. V. Samson, M. H. Sanderson.
WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' BRANCH, ANNUITANTS, 5
Mrs. Jane Peacock, Mrs. M. E. Sanderson, Mrs. M. McKillican, Mrs. M. B. Bolton, Mrs. E. M. Hobbs.
RETIRING MINISTERS' BRANCH, 22
Rev. A. Margrett, W. H. Warriner, D.D., M, Kelly, J. W. Newbery, R. Wilson Carr, P. V. Samson, M. H. Sanderson, W. T. Gunn, D.D., G. Ellery Re^d, A. F. Pollock, A. J. Orr, G. W. Ball, A. E. Teale, D. A. Armstrong, J. T. Daley, D.D., H. I. Horsey, G. H. Craik, T. W. Davidson, J. LyaU, A. E. Mann, T, A. Munroe.
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EETIRING MINISTEES ' BRANCH
RECEIPTS
Balance from last year $2,234 24
Interest and Dividends $1,538 58
Less unpaid 45 00
1,493 58
"Collections
Beneficiaries ....••
Legacy, Miss Annie P. Moodie
United Brethren Ass
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681 |
34 |
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239 |
00 |
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500 |
00 |
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551 |
00 |
'The apportionment was $1,000.00; the result is 68%.
EXPENDITURE
$5,699 16
Expenses $77 59
Mortgages 4,500 00
Balance 1,121 57
$5,699 16
Mortgages $18,347 57
Eeal Estate Loan Co. of C 501 40
Danville Urbana & C. R 'way 5 % Bonds 925 00
Montreal Loan & Mortgage Co. Stock at 150 % 5,100 00
Royal Bank of Canada Stock 856 00
Montreal Tramways Stock 740 00
Montreal Tramways 5 % Debentures » 414 00
Outstanding Interest 45 00
Cash in Bank 1,121 57
$28,050 54 Assets, 1918 24,663 21
Increase $3,387 3c
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DEPAETMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES AND SUNDAY
SCHOOLS
President — Rev. D. A. Armstrong, 6 Secord Ave., Ottawa. Secretary-Treasurer — Eev. Prank Sanders, 17 Cork St., Guelph. Editor Young People's Department — Rev. T. D. Rayner, Watford, Ont.
EDUCATIONAL SECRETARY 'S F. M. REPORT FOR THE CHURCH AND YOUNG PEOPLE 'S ORGANIZATIONS.
We have to report that the tarrying out of our work this past year has been under considerable handicap, owing to the ravages of the influenza during the fall and winter months, when it was necessary to push the work of this department. The promised and anticipated visit of your Secretary to Boston had to be indefinitely postponed. The offerings for our work could not in many instances be taken on the usual dates; while the work in our Sunday Schools and Young People 's Societies was quite seriously interfered with, and the work in general much disorganized. This, too, being the first year that your Educational Secretary was in charge of the whole F. M. Educational work, a great deal of time had to be spent in feeling out the situation. This was neces- sary as a preliminary step before we could lay plans for systematic work on an intelligent basis. Consequently, we have spent much time in the gathering of information, securing statistics, procuring key men and in becoming acquainted with the methods and plans already in vogue for bringing the work of F. M. to the attention of our young people and of our churches. And while we are not able to present a complete report we have been able to make considerable pro- gress. And in the gathering of this information much valuable assistance was given by our F. M. representatives in the <lifferent associations. Our chief difiiculty in promoting our plans, however, is found in the lack of co-operation on the part of our church officials, lay and ministerial, who have been slow to forward the information desired and requested. This difficulty we hope in time to overcome and get into closest touch with all our churches. Meantime, let us express our sincere appreciation of those who have so kindly assisted the department in every possible way.
The following is a brief account of our activities for our denominational year just ended: Envelopes and circulars were sent out to all our churches in time for the annual offering in November last; also for the S. S. and Y. P. S., with the request for an offering from each. And while the report is not com- plete with regard to the gifts received, there are many indications of quicken- ing interest, particularly on the part of our young people, where in many in- stances F. M. matters are carefully and systematically presented. Just here is the hope of our F. M. enterprise. For if we interest the children and secure their co-operation, we will, in the near future, have a mighty factor in the development and support of our Chisamba Mission and Dondi Institute. There have been many indications the past year of the interest of the children in our work, although their gifts cannot at present be tabulated, owing to. the fact that their gifts have not been separately recorded. We are able, however, to report general and generous responses to the appeals for the Armenian Relief Fund. Many schools, too, have raised War Bonds, and have also contributed to the support of African children as a result of Mr. Steed 's tour of the churches. We have further to report that the fund for the David and Allan Gunn Memorial School has been practically completed. One thousand and nineteen dollars and twenty-four cents had been previously contributed, and $500 more has been promised, of which amount $141.25 has already been paid.
Y.P.S. AND S.S. EDirCATIOXAL SOCIETIES 109
Nine copk's of "The Christ'iMn Occupation of Africa," forwardod through the courtesy of the A. P>. ('. F. M. from the surplus stock, have been distributed.
One hundred copies of missionary ammunition entitled, "The Money Test," were purchased and sent to ail the ministers in the denomination.
Also 100 copies of missionary ammunition entitled, "The Call to F. M. Service," have been purchased and similarly distributed.
Three copies of "The Story of Chisamba Retold," were sold by your Secretary during the year. Free literature has also been sent out on request to leaders in our Y. P. work, one of whom, Miss FuUerton, of Victoria, is now under appointment by the Woman's Board for Africa.
We further recommend to our churches the following missionary literature : Books :
"The Lure of Africa." 40c. and OOc.
"An African Trail." 35c.
"African Adventures." 30c. and 40c.
"The Moflfats." 60c. and 40c.
' ' Uganda 's White Man of Work. ' '
"Livingstone the Pathfinder." 60c. and 40e.
"Mary Slessor of Calabar." $1.60.
' ' The White Queen, ' ' the edition published for the young people. 35c.
Very attractive. " The Story of Chisamba Retold. " 60c. Wall Maps' from 25c. to $1.25. Periodicals :
"The Missionary Review of the World." $2.50. "The World Outlook," published by the Methodist Board. $2.00. "The Missionary Herald." 75c. ' ' Life and Light. ' ' 60c. More scholarly publications are:
"The International Review of Missions." $2. "The Moslem World." ' $1.25.
We recommend also the literature of our Woman's Board, of which a list can be secured from them.
Your Secretary has also been made a member of tlu' Quebec Cong. S. S. Board, and further, has in hand the recoiving of applications for registration at the summer Mit^sionary Conference at Knowlton, under the direction of the Missionary Educanon Movt., July 10-17, and Miss Rawlings has been asked to receive applications for the Whitby Conference, .Tune 30th-.luly 7th. Both will be glad to send names of all who can attend.
In conclusion, we would recommend that pastors and leaders push our F. M. work vigorously during the coming year. It will abundantly repay us. Therefore, let us not be reticent about pressing the claims of this work oa the attention of our people. Preach missions, pray for their success. Become possessed of the missionary spirit and give the evangelization of the world a big place in the programme for the coming year, and we will find that our own lives and the life of the church will be greatly advanced thereby.
We also request that every church S. S. and Y. P. S. appoint a key man to look after the interests of F. M. in these various departments where this has not already been attended to. Also, that the gifts from the churches, S. S. and Y. P. S. be recorded separately in remitting to the treasurer. And lastly, that we all co-operate to make this the best year in our F. M. history. Respectfully submitted,
A. F. Pollock,
Jul neat ioiial Sccretanj of the C. ('. F. M. S.,
Granby P.Q.
110 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
EEPOKT OF SLIDE DEPAETMENT
During the Fall of 1918 your Lantern Slide Department received many- letters from our congregations and dates were arranged for our various sets of slides. In addition a few of our pastors asked for extra slides, such as hymn sets and sets on the Holy Land. The Presbyterian Lantern. Slide Department placed an advertisement in the Congregationalist and the two departments worked in harmony. The " flu " caused a general cancelling of dates and the re-arrangement of the plans in the local churches made it impossible to recover the lost ground.
The sets have been used to great advantage and blessing during the year. Much correspondence was carried on with various congregations in connection with the use of slides in church sei'vices, many questioning the propriety of such use. Your secretary' has tried to be faithful in fundamentals, but is a strong advocate for the use of slides, especially for song services. The Methodist Church in the States is not alone putting a large sum of money into slides, but are renting the very best films for moving pictures, illustrating various Bible characters. Winnipeg churches are introducing films, and claim great success. The Presbyterian Church is spending a large amount this year in an effort to supply a greatly increased demand throughout Canada.
Your Secretary is aware that many of our congregations have used tlie sets owned by our own church, and recommends the Lantern Slide Secretary for the coming year to secure lists of suitable sets of slides from the larger centres, and have these printed and sent to each of our ministers and officers of our Young People 's Department. We also recommend the purchase of a few illustrated standard hymn sets. The cost would be relatively small, and the sets would pay for themselves in the course of a year or two. We should also have a first-class set of "Home Mission" slides available. A set of slides on "Canadian Congregationalism" would be of great educational value.
There is no financial statement. Your secretary has enjoyed the small ser- vice involved, and the obligations met for repair of slides and correspondonce need not be considered.
Faithfully your.';,
Bertram Nelles,
Lantern Slide Sccretani.
* ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY IJl
ONTAEIO— TORONTO AND CENTEAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
Name of Church Name of Minister Secretary
Barrie Wm. Hipkin Mrs. A. G. Goclden, Barrie.
Churchill Rev. Jones H. Gibbons, R.R.2, Acton P.O.
Cobourg Vacant A. W. Hayden, Coboiirg P.O.
Cold Springs Vacant I. H. Davidson, Camborne P.O.
Dalston Mr. Knighton J. M. Baldwin, R.R. 1, Barrie.
Edgar Mr. Knighton W. Thompson, Shanty Bay.
Rugby . .Mr. Knighton Jos. Langman, R.R. 1, Orillia P.O.
Humber Summit Geo. M. Blackett ...B. Wallis, R.R. 2, Weston P.O.
Pine Grove Geo. M. Blackett ...J. E. Warren, Woodbridge P.O.
Toronto.
Bond Street Wm. G. Milarr, D.D..C. Fry, 12 Gififord St.
Broadview Wm. Hy. Thomas . . . H. D. Rooke, 208 Broadview Ave.
Northern R. McLeod E. J. Joselyn, 45 Charles St. E.
Olivet Albert Margrett . . . .D. L. Graham, 87 Hazelton Ave.
Western .R. B. Nelles J. M. Robertson, 18 Albany Ave.
Zion (Closed)
ONTARIO— WESTERN ASSOCIATION
Name of Church Name of Minister Secretary
Brantf ord W. I. Thompson . . . . -T. C. Coles, 54 East Ave.
Burf ord Supply T. A. Telf er, R.R. 2, Burf ord.
New Durham Supply E. Henderson, R.R. 2, Harley P.O.
Embro E. G. Warren Geo. Forbes, Embro.
Forest, Central .John Murray Miss Jennie Smith, Forest.
" Plympton ..John Murray Duncan Smith, R.R. 5, Forest.
" Lake Shore .John Murray Wm. Eraser, R.R. 3, Forest.
' ' Ebenezer ...
Frome Wm. Cox Sadie M. Silcox, R.R. 3, Shedden.
Lawrence Wm. Cox Mungo McNabb, R.R. 4, lona Sta.
Garafraxa , . Jas. Plant A. E. Smith, R.R. 4, Belwood.
Speedside .Jas. Plant Mi'. R. Freure, R.R.o, Roekwood.
Guelph Vacant A. M. Mitchell, 9 Douglas St.
A. J. Barnard,
Hamilton, First B.A., B.D. . . W. D. Muir, 180 Fairleigh Ave. S.
" Immanuel .F. Chorley G. W. Hubbard, 465 Main St. W.
Kincardine Pres. Supply
London, First M. Kelly F. W. Robins, 124 Wortley Road.
' ' Southern . . W. H. A. Claris L. R. Anderson, 502 Horton St.
Paris Wm. Paley ! . . . R. E. Paine, Warwick St.
Scotland A. E. Mann M. Halliday, Scotland.
Stratford G. A. MacKenzie .... J. D. Woltz, 53 Norman St.
Tilbury G. Atkinson Hy. Burgess, R.R. 3, Tilbury.
Woodstock Vacant Writo Dr. Gunn, Toronto.
Watford T. de C. Rayner -Miss E. Craig, Watford P.O.
Warwick T. de C. Rayner F. H. Thompson, R.R. 2, Watford.
112 CONGREGATIOXAL YEAR BOOK.
ONTABIO— EASTERN ASSOCIATIOiSr
Name of Church Name of Minister Secretary
Kingston, First R. D. TannaMll J. H. Davis, 210 Union St.
' ' Bethel . . . Supply Wm. Lomax, 29 Eussell St.
' ' Calvary . ^F. G. MacKenzie . . . Miss E. Eevell, 9 Cataraqui St.
Lanark Vacant .Tas. Watt, Lanark.
Middleville Duncan McCoU John N. Mather, Miildleville.
Hopetown Duncan McColl T. F. Gunn. R.R. 4, Lanark.
Rosetta Duncan McColl R. S. Rodger, R.R. 5. Almonte.
Ottawa. First W. E. Baker M. T. Lamb, 222 Cleman Ave.
" W. Zion . . .D. A. Armstrong . . . .G. W. Paterson, 583 Echo Drive.
* ' South Vacant
Maxville H. D. Whitmore . . . .Mrs. D. C. MeDougall, Maxville.
QUEBEC ASSOCIATION
Name of Church Name of Minister Secretary
Ayers Cliff Churchill Moore ....Mrs. W. ReXford, Ayers Cliff.
" Boynton. .Churchill Moore ....Mrs. W. Rexford, Ayors Cliff.
Brigham Miss F. M. Hawke, Brigham.
Covvausville M. H. Sanderson . . . .H. L. Rinter, Cowansville.
Danville
"Federated" L. A. Maclean, B.A. .L. E. Findlay, Danville.
Ulverton G. H. Craik E. F. Johnston, Ulverton.
Eaton Vacant Dr. Warriner, Montreal.
Franklin Centre . . . .Student Sup VV. H. Trainer. Franklin Centre.
Fitch Bay R. W. Carr Mrs. O. VV. Brown,
R.R. 2, Ayors Cliff.
Granby A. F. Pollock, B.D. . . 1. G. Fuller. Granby.
Melbourne G. H. Craik A. Alexander. Melbourne.
Stanstead South . . . . E. LeRov Rice, B.A. .Miss M. Dorman, Rock Island, Que.
Sherbrooke G. Ellery Read F. S. Rugg, K.C.,
42 Wolfe St., Sherbrooke.
Waterville A. E. Teale. L. Larson, Waterville.
Alontreal.
Zion Vacant Geo. A. Moore,
359 Quebec Ave., Outremont, Que.
Fairmount Write Judge Leet. Montreal.
Emmanuel .George Adam Geo. E. Williams,
385 Clarke Ave., Westmount.
crystal Springs G. H. Xnighton H. W. Hills, 3536 St. Andre St.
Point St. Charles ...H. A. Carson, B.A. ..I. Papps, 741 Wellington St.
Calvary .T. W. Davidson G. McGarry, (5 Ingleside Ave.
Amherst Park E. D. Hughes Dr. Warriner, Cong. College.
Union A. E. Gregory, B.D. .R. Valentine, 157 Lusignan St.
St. Ann's E. I. Hart ." Prof. A. W. Kneeland,
St, Ann 's (Federated) Macdonald College, Que.
ASSOCIATION' DIRECTORY
113
NORTH WEST PROVINCES AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Name of Church Name of Minister
Secretary
Alberta and Saskatchewan
Calgary, Alta. . . .
Carlton Union, Sask..B.
Skipton B.
Balmoral B.
Ottawa B.
Glyndyr, Sask W.
Landis, Sask T.
Pinwheny T.
Porters Settlem'tT.
Naseby Circuit, Sask.R.
Crane Creek . . . . R.
Cando R.
Loverna P.O., Sask. .W
British Columbia.
.Dr. Rolph, Carlton Union, Sask.
■ Write Rev. Morris.
. P. V. Samson C. R. Wonnscott,
3810 Centre St., Parkhill, Calgary. Rolph, D.D. „ Rolph, D.D. . . Rolph, D.D. . . Rolph, D.D. . . T. Morris .... I. Williams,
B.A., B.D. . . S. Johnson, Landis. I. Williams,
B.A., B.D. ..Roy Hart, Landis. I. Williams,
B.A., B.D. ..
Holloway Write R. HoUoway.
Holloway Write R. HoUoway.
Holloway Write R. Holloway.
Dalton Write W. Dalton, Loverna, Sask.
Vancouver, First ... .A. E. Cooke G. Hiesler, S43 Davie St.
' ' Knox .... Rented Dr. Gunn, Toronto.
" Grand ViewRev. W. P. Goard ...W. H. Lewthwaite, 258(i Eton St.
" Kitsilano.R. McKay I. G. Forrester, 2455 Cornwall St.
Victoria W. O. Spence E. .1. Smith, 80 Dallas Rd.
Manitoba.
Brandon Rev. F. W. WestwoodThos. Dorsett, 134 7th St.
Winnipeg, Central . . B. H. Staulf er A. R. Maclean, 479 McDermot Ave.
" Institute .B. H. Stauffer C. A. Moor, 282 Furby St.
' ' Crescent . . Vacant F. Stevens, 936 McMillan Ave.
IiMssian German Work
Calgary, Alta Rev. A. Sakowsky ...Write Dr. Gunn, Toronto.
Beiseker Zion Vacant S. Eszeingcr, Beiseker, Alta.
Mayton Vacant Paul Anhorn, Three Hills, Alta.
Thrasher
Newburg, Alta R. Otto .Tottlieb Zahn, Hanna, Alta.
Peace R. Otto Jottlieb Fasthnar, Hanna, Alta.
Dowling Lake Leader, Zion, Sask. Westerham, Sask. .
Estuary, Sask
Hilda, Sask
Klein Flats, Sask. K inearth, Sask. . . .
Piapot
Walsh
. R. Otto Write R. Otto.
G. I. Reiker Ernst Frei, Leader, Sask.
G. I. Reiker David Schimpf, Estuary, Sask.
G. I. Reiker
G. I. Reiker
G. L Reiker
Rev. J. D. Grose . . . .Rev. .1. I). Grose, Edmonton.
Rev. J. D. Grose, Edmonton.
Rev. J. D. Grose, Edmonton.
114 CONGREGATIONAL YEAR BOOK.
NORTH WEST PROVINCES AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Irvine, Alta H. Trelse H. Treise, Irvine, Alta.
Friedens H. Treise, Irvine, Alta.
Sehuler H. Treise, Irvine, Alta.
Bethel H. Treise, Irvine, Alta.
Forres
Swedish Work, Alta:
Wetaskiwin, Alta. . . . Vacant Carl R. Eliason, Wetaskiwin, Alta.
Teof orcl
New Sweden ...
Highland Park Vacant Write Dr. Gunn, Toronto.
Meeting Creek ..... .Vacant Write Dr. Gunn, Toronto.
Carlstadt N. C. Barrie N. C. Barric, Carlstadt, Alta.
UNITED BRETHREN
Name of Church Name of Minister Secretary
Kitchener Wm. Parker E. G. Sahte, 28 Willow St.
Blenheim Vacant Write I. W. Newberry, Shirkston, Ont.
Gainsboro A. J. Orr Wm. Mitchiner, St. Anns, Ont.
Listowel Vacant H. Hallman, Listowel.
Port Elgin Vacant Write I. W. Newberry, Sherkston.
Shelburne -I- B. Backus Write Pastor.
Sherkstone J. W. Newbery E. Zavitz, R.R. 1, Port Colborne.
Waterloo Vacant J. H. Shepherd, R.R. 2, Waterloo.
Zion M. T. Walker J. G. Wills. R.R.I, Marshville.
STATISTICS OF CHURCHES
115
SUMMARY
Under Pastoral Care —
Nova ScoHa and New Brunswick.
(Quebec ,
Eastern Ontario
Toronto, Out.ario
Western Ontario
United Brethren
North-West and British Columbia .
Total
Received on Profession of Faith —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Quebec
Eastern Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Western Ontario
United Bretjiren
North-West and British Columbia
Total
Membership —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick .
Quebec
Eastern Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Western Ontario
United Brethren
North-West and British Columbia
Total
1919
2.0(36 7,000 2,210 5,820 4,877 2,250 7,724
32,54/
11 89 19 72.
154 36
133
514
895 3,171
913 2,.594
2,074
813
2,855
13,315
Sunday School Teachers and Officers —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 99
Que';ec 242
Eastern Ontario 104
Toronto, Ontario 173
Western Ontario 240
United Brethren 134
North-West and British Columbia 213
Total 2,205
116 congregational year book.
Scholars ox Roll —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 397
Quebec 1,724
Eastern Ontario 817
Toronto, Ontario 1,509
Western Ontario 1,729
United Brethren 870
North-West and British Columbia 2,159
YoiixG People's Societies
Membership —
Total 9,205
United with Church —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 1
Quebec 42
Eastern Ontario '8
Toronto, Ontario 18
Western Ontario 39
United Brethren 18
North-West and British Columbia 37
Total 163
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick 107
Quebec _. 320
Eastern Ontario 175
Toronto, Ontario 355
Western Ontario 267
United Brethren 96
North-West and British Columbia « . . . . 187
Total 1,507
United with Church —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Quebec 21
Eastern Ontario 6
Toronto, Ontario 20
Western Ontario 16
United Brethren
North-West and British Columbia 17
Total 80
STATlS'nC.S OF CHURCHES 117
FINANCES
SUMMA«f
Value Chukch Property —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $ 87,850 00
Quebec 541,100 00
Eastern Ontario 157,800 00
Toronto, Ontario 597,350 00
Western Ontario 224,200 00
United Brethren 46,750 00
North-West and British Columbia 553,150 00
Total $2,208,200 00
Debt on Property —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick ,$1,870 00
Quebec 11,800 00
Eastern Ontario 20,200 00
Toronto, Ontario 54,503 00
Western Ontario 8,200 00
United Brethren 2,530 00
North-West and British Columbia 9,460 00
Total , $193,703 00
Eaised for All Purposes —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $11,911 59
Quebec 67,688 32
Eastern Ontario 19,542 88
Toronto, Ontario . 55,864 11
Western Ontario 35,183 30
United Brethren •. 8,120 44
North- West and British Columbia 43,558 20
Total $241,868 84
Amount for Home Missions —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $281 92
Quebec 2,097 21
Eastern Ontario 587 85
Toronto, Ontario 2,021 10
Western Ontario 1,116 73
United Brethren 452 55
North- West and British Columbia 999 10
Total $7,551 46
118 congregational year book.
Foreign Missions —
Nova' Scotia and New Brunswick $239 35
Quebec '. 1,602 27
Eastorn Ontario 1,199 76
Toronto, Ontario 2,190 89
Western Ontario 2,533 49
United Brethren 508 65
North-West and British Columbia 671 00
Total $8,945 41
Women's Board — Home and Foreign —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $477 72
Quebec 1,450 50
Eastern Ontario 550 24
Toronto, Ontario 1,999 54
Western Ontario 902 46
United Brethren 60 70
North-West and British Columbia 70 24
Total $5,511 40
For College —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $60 55
Quebec 829 55
Eastern Ontario 116 77
Toronto, Ontario 146 30
Western Ontario 124 02
United Brethren 12 00
North-West and British Columbia 12 75
Total $1,301 94
For Union Fund —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $89 86
Quebec 426 28
Eastern Ontario - 94 90
Western Ontario 215 06
Toronto, Ontario 194 20
United Brethren 32 00
North-Wetst and British Columbia 16 50
Total $1,068 80
For Provident Fund —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $15 50
Quebec 316 66
Eastern Ontario 70 70
Toronto, Ontario 108 45
Western 100 40
United Brethren 8 00
North-West and British Columbia 4 00
Total $623 71
statistics of churches 110
Amount in Wunday School —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $r.77 .54
Quebec 2,916 88
Eastern Ontario 1,679 7U
Toronto, Ontario 3,863 03
Western Ontario 2,535 14
United Brethren 602 72
North-West and British Columbia , . . 2,249 16
Total $14,224 26
Young People's Societies —
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick $162 49
Quebec 775 21
Eastern Ontario 613 42
Toronto, Ontario 729 06
Western Ontario 136 19
United Brethren , 89 58
North-West and British Columbia 393 .50
Total . . . ,. $2,899 45
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